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Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-29
GREED FOR QUICK RESULTS
PROVE DISASTROUS TO THE
SUPERFICIAL JAPANESE

Vacaville is a Japanese town. 1t Is
said that a traveller in the Vaca valley
will meet nine Japanese to one white
man. The fruit orchards in this valley
aggregate about $4,000 acres, of which
more than half Is controlled by Japan
csc under lease. A small section Is
owned by the Japanese outright. The
Japanese stores in Vacaville control
three fourths of the business of the
town. In this section the farmers well
coined the Japanese with enthusiasm,
provided no accommodations for white
laborers at all and rested on oriental
help. 1t was but a few years until the
Japanese became masters of the sit
uation, owning or leasing the greater
part of the land and outnumbering the
whites in population. Land values
have shrunk one-third since the jap
anese invasion. Efforts are being made
to bring in white farmers by cutting
up the land into small holdings, offer
ing them to white farmers with families
at reasonable figures and encouraging
the raising of garden truck and poultry
along with the fruit.
The greed and superficiality of the
Japanese Is proving his own undoing
in this particular section. He has been
here fifteen years and for half OF that
time has been in practical control of
the situation. He has had time for
his poor methOdS OF CULTIVATION TO tell,
and they have proved him an incom-
petent horticulturist. In view of the
excellence of the gardens of Japan and
the we'll known Japanese skill in tree
culture. this may be surprising. But
the fact is that the Japanese here have
forced their trees for the purpose of
producing immediate results, have
looked to the penny of today rather
than to the shilling Of tomorrow. The
same business fallacy which caused
osaka cotton mills to pay twenty per
cent dividend last year, and so impov-
erish themselves that this year they
cannot take the raw cotton from the
warehouses, has proved the undoing of
the Japanese in the Vaca valley. They
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-29
WORLDWIDE INTEREST
JAPANESE IN CALIFORNIA
BY FREDERIC J. HAsklN

want to make all the money at once.
They still retain one great advantage
over the white fruit grower, their or
ganization Is such that they are as
sured of sufficient labor supply DUR
ing the picking and packing season,
while the white grower must trust to
luck for his help.
Here in Fresno county there are also
goodly number of Japanese lease
holders, and there are about thirty
who own vineyards, two of them large
ones. The Japanese laborer in the
raisin grape section has physical adj
vantage which places him beyond fear
of competition. He has been used to
squatting on his heels since baby
hood, and he can work to advantage
squatting on the ground beside the low
vines. The raisin pickers are paid by
the quantity of grapes they gather,
and a Japanese can easily earn ~ O
day while the white man alongside can
make but 81. The full Japanese popu-
lation of Fresno county during the
picking season Is about 5000. Half of
while the others scatter through the
state until the next season comes
around.
The Japanese are also trying to get
control of the fruit industry of the
Pajaro valley. The farmers here suf-
fered from lack of labor and the Jap
anese were welcomed with great ac-
claim. At first they were treated with
the utmost consideration, but as time
went on the people discovered that
there were radical differences between
the Japanese and the Chinese, with
whom they had been familiar. For sew
eral years one bank in Watsonville, the
center OF the valley, has refused to
open an account with a Japanese, al
though the same bank welcomes busi-
ness with the Chinese. The Japanese
turned to the money order department.
of the postoffice for banking facilities.
The result was that the postmaster
soon introduced extraordinary requires
ments for Identification when dealing
with Japanese.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-29
MAKES COMMENTS ON THE
"MENAcE OF SOCIALISM,

LONG BEACH, May 2e.-[Editor
Heraldl In an editorial of the oath
you say existing conditions are
menaced by the Socialist party. Menace
means a threat. Therefore the Social
lists threaten to change existing condi-
lions for something better Is not this
the threat of the Democratic party,
only made in the form that suits their
viewpoint? For many years the fight
has seemingly been Waged between the
two old parties and nothing has been
accomplished for the benefit of the
common people. Do you wonder the
people look for relief from another
source? The converts to Socialism are
coming in scores and hundreds from
both the Democratic and Republican
ranks-not soreheads, but honest, law
abiding, intelligent citizens who fear
for the perpetuity of the government
as administered by plutocracy. Broth
err, you see the tidal wave approaching
and must seek higher ground or be
overtaken, but fear not. Socialism
aims for pure democracy. The pres
ent Democratic wigwam is but tenn
porary, halfway house between Re-
publican plutocracy and pure, social
democracy. Converts from your camp
are on their way to freedom and those
who have left, and will leave, the Re-
publican camp will make the through
trip-they have sleeping accommoda-
tions-therefore do not look for them
at the halfway house. Socialism has
not come to destroy but to fulfill. 1t
is evolution and the people are grad
ually realizing it means the emancipa-
ton not only of Americans but all
mankind. The adverse criticism and
obstacles thrown in it's path will not
retard it's onward march but will
strengthen it's hold upon the people
whose confidence has been shamefully
abused by both the old parties. You
are on the right road. Mr.. Editor, and
will soon embrace the faith. l, too,
have knocked at the door and my Gre
dentials are being passed upon. hope
to be admitted. T. J. POLLARD,
A Republican Convert.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-29

any menace to the country in the pro-
paganda known by that name.
Constitutions of Kingdoms, states and
individuals, when wronged, always
have retaliated upon the cause of that
wrong, and the consequent suffering
borne to get back to normal healthy
conditions has ever been the burden or
mankind. History is but record OF
correctives of human folly and greed,
and the present condition which is re-
sponsible for the alleged menace of
Socialism is but the sting or an aroused
public conscience, and its virus is per-
meating the national arteries and the
results must be beneficial. and for this
reason there can be no menace In So
cialism.
From the days of Jack Cade to the
present, and in all the Intervening
years. social restiveness under the lash
of wrong has ever been the panacea
for nisgovernment, and present condi-
tions are but repetition of history.
JACK CADE.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-29

Los Angeles people of all religious
denominations should be alive to the
fact that for many reasons it is desir-
able that the new Methodist Episcopal
bishop should have his residence and
official headquarters in this city. It
will increase the prestige of Los An
geles, give 1t desirable publicity and
strengthen its solidarity as a COM
munity. Besides the people of Los
Angeles don't want to lose Bishop Nc
Intyre.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-29

they worked raltn-
fully a n d t h Q y
worked cheap. The
grape growers be-
lieved that in the
Japanese they had
found the solution of
the vexing la b o r
problem which all
a1if la fruit
growers are continue
ally struggling to
solve. After a time
the Japanese h a d
practically placed all
other laborers out of
competition. L h e n
they changed their
attitude. They had
their employers at q
disadvantage, a n d
demanded increased
wages and all sorts
of f1riviIeQaS
j a p q n e s Q farm
laborers are by no
means content to re-
main in their posi-
ton, and they In
va ria h1v atta,npt m
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-29

General orders for The observance of
Memorial day have been issued from
headquarters in Kansas CITY by Gen.
Charles G.'Burton, commander in chief
of the G. A. r. The local program in
cludes religious services and patriotic
exercises. The observance this year
will be more general than ever before.
The nation will pause amid its tri-
umphal march of progress and pros
perity. and will remember its dead.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-29

Occidental college this year will send
out record-breaking graduating classes
from both college and academy. Let us
hope the graduates when they enter
upon their life work will keep up the
reputation of Los Angeles as an educa-
tional center. We proudly mark manu-
featured goods Made in Los Angeles"
We should be even prouder of the
yearly increasing numbers of young
people trained in Los Angeles"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-29
Whats the Matter?

None of the cities in this immediate
portion of the valley are preparing for
a celebration of the Fourth of July this
year. This is very different from the
usual custom, for in past years most all
the cities and towns began preparing
for the Fourth of July several months
ahead. 1t certainly can't be that patri-
otism is decreasing in the country
Tulare Advance.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-29
GALL HONOR TO THE
JUDGE WHO Is MERCIFUL"

LOS ANGELES, May 25.-LEditor
Herald: The object lesson of the
wealthy shoplifter's immunity cited by
''Iwantono" is unfortunately almost too
trite to attract notice, but with his
cease in contrast 1t is quite otherwise.
Something like joyous exaltation and
hope for the future of the race thrills
one to learn that we have at least one
court in Los Angeles where human
liberty CASUALLY so underrated) Is held
Of SO much account that twenty days
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-29
Made IN California

A movement recently started in Los
Angeles for a more general local de-
mand for manufactured articles and
fruit made in California" and grown
In California" has been taken up and
Endorsed quite generally by the press of
the state. This is as it should be.-Vi-
salia Times.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-29

Dynamite as a form of suasion has
unfortunately had some influeAce on
witnesses in the San Francisco graft
prosecutions. Some of them are re-
ported to be scared badly. If the dyna-
miters are caught they will be dealt
with in manner that shows the prose-
cutting authorities are not scared.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-29

It is almost certain the national meet
ing of Elks will be held in Los Angeles.
Let us hope the railroads will make
such favorable rates that we will soon
be able to announce it is altogether
certain.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-29

Commencement exercises OF the Cali
fornia hospital training school were
held last evening. The profession of
nursing is one which is attractive to
womanly women, with brave hearts
and gentle hands. Good luck to all
these ministering angels.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-29

United States Seaman Bird of the
Buffalo, who tried to rescue comrade
who fell overheard while lowering a
lifeboat to rescue the castaways on
sloop Zeus, will be rewarded for brav-
cry. Houlihan, who was drowned, could
not swim. Hasn't the naval service
time to teach its sailors how to swim?
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-29
Productive

Mrs. Crimsonbeak-This paper says
the banana Is forty-four times moro
productive than the potato.
Mr.. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES that's all
right: see those bumps on the back oil
NV head? They were produced by a
banana skinl''-Yonkers Statesman.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-29
The Public Letter Box

Letters intended for publication must be
accompanied by the name and address OF
the writer. The Herald gives the widest
latitude to correspondents, but assumes no
responsibility for their views. Letters
should not exceed 400 words
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-29

Many new patents have been Issued
recently to Los Angeles inventors. This
Is city of busy brains. If there is any
ingenuity in a man the climate will
bring it out.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-29
State Press Echoes
Revenge

The only way for men to get even
with the Merry Widow hats at the the
aters will be to invent merrier widower
hats for the bald heads in the front
row.-Sutter Independent.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-29
SAYS MENACE OF SOCIALISM
is STING OF CONSCIENCE

LOS ANGELES. May 2S.-[Editor
Herald: Permit me to question the
fact set forth in your recent editorial,
Menace of Socialism," that there Is
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-29
Borrowing M oney

The Japanese, who were trying to
borrow trouble some time ago, are now
looking for a loan in good American
cash.--Grass Valley Union.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-29

4 755iz 17Sl RESNO,i Cal.-Fresno Is the
u 81 greatest raisin producing place
@Ml on earth, and the thousands
"a M| of cars of dried raisins sent
XXI out from here each year are
z.zzz1l produced and handled largely
by oriental labor. In fact the
industry practically depends upon the
5000 or 5000 Japanese laborers in Fresno
county. They came several years ago;
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-29
Latest Nature Fake

David Harum died too soon. In Paris
they are now making glass horse-eyes
that wink when the horse switches his
tail.-Fresno Herald.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-29
Better Take 1t

June will be here in a trice,
And it contains the date
on which to listen to advice
From the sweet girl graduate.
Grass Valley Union.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-29

Tomorrow-'The City of the Angels"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-03-17
COOKE FEELS HE is AN ourcAsr
eepesed Pastor Who 'EIoped with Girl
Says Life's a Failure.

San Francisco, CAL, Mar. 16.-Jere
X. Cooke, the deposed pastor Of the
Episcopal church at Hampstead, l.. L.,
who eloped with Floretta Whaley over
a year ago and who, it is said, tele-
graphed to Mrs. Kezieh Whaley, the
girls grandmother, for help and that
he and family were i'll and destitute.
has been located in this city. The
couple were found living in suite
of rooms on Masonic avenue, well to
all appearances and with comfortable
surroundings.
In an interview the former rector
admitted that he had telegraphed for
help and that he had made failure
of everything.
I'VE were different from the 9th.
ers," said Cooke. I'VE cannot ask
frineds to help us, because we threw
aside friends. We laughed at the
woodland the world will laugh at us.
Lately / have begun to realize that
no man, however strong he may be
or however great may be his incentive,
can buck the world. 1t is older than
we and stronger.
at is not a matter of material
comfort, it's the knowledge that one
is an outcast. 1t is the understanding
that to the kindhearted you are an
object of charitable curiosity and to
the others just a simple cad. These
are things which no man can fight
and I am just tired"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-03-17
Resolutions Of Respect

At special convocation of Cresco
Lodge No. $50 A. F. and A. M. held at
its hall March 3, 1908, the following
resolutions were adopted:
Whereas, 1t has pleased the grand
master of the universe to remove from
our midst our late brother Thomas
DAVIS, and
Whereas, 1t is but just that fitting
recognition of his manly services as a
brother and friend should be had; now
therefore, be it
Resolved, By Cresco Lodge No. $50
A. F. and A. M. that while we bow
with humble submission to the will of
the most high, yet we do not the less
mourn the loss of our brother, and be
it further
Resolved, That in the death of our
brother DAVIS, this lodge laments the
loss of a brother who was ever ready to
extend aid and sympathy to the needy
and distressed, and be it further
Resolved, That the heartfelt sympa-
thy OF this lodge be extended to the
members of his family in their afflic-
ton, and be it further
Resolved, That the resolutions be
spread upon the records of the lodge
and a copy delivered to his widow, also
copies be furnished the city papers for
publication. N. S. Durgin,
j. q. Wells,
Jas. McPhearson,
Committee.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-03-17
NO GENERAL PROBE ORDERED.
Secretary straus Issues Statement
Regarding Bucket Shop Inquiry.

Washington, Mar. 14.-To correct
any misrepresentation that may exist
through the circulation of erroneous
reports concerning the investigation
which Commissioner Of Corporations
Smith is making into laws affecting
bucket shop operations, Secretary
Straus of the department of commerce
and labor issued the following state
ment:
Secretary Straus states in regard
to the matter of bucket shops that the
president has simply referred the sub
ject to this department with the
request to have Mr. Herbert Knox
Smith, commissioner of corporations,
examine certain bills aimed at
bucket shops, and to report his views
on the general subject. The presi-
dent has not ordered any general In.
yestigation of stock exchanges, and
Mr.. Smith has been instructed to use
his own judgment in reporting upon
the subject and getting the facts that
the president desires"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-03-17
WIRELESS AvERTS A PANIC
BURNING STEAMER SUMMONS AN.
OTHER TO TAKE PASSENGERS.
Prompt Action Of Captain Prevents
Possible Catastrophe on Long
Island Sound.

New York, Mar. 14.-Prompt and
determined action on the part OF Capt.
Appleby of the Fall River line steamer
Providence and the use of the wireless
telegraph prevented a catastrophe
when fire broke out on board the yes.
sci while it was coming up Long Island
sound, bound from Fall River for New
York, early Friday.
Three hundred and fifty passengers
were asleep on the Providence when
the fire was discovered on. the freight
deck off Sands point, 20 miles from
New York. Fearing that If the alarm
were permitted to spread over the
ship there would be panic, the cap.
tain sent wireless call to the steamer
Richard Peck of the same line, which
he knew must be somewhere in the
vicinity. The Peck also was bound
for New York, and although she had
not been sighted during the night 1t
was known that her schedule would
bring her at that hour to point with.
in a few miles of the Providence.
The call was answered promptly,
the predicament OF the Providence was
explained, each steamer was told Of
the others position, and they started
toward each other. When they met
the fire was still burning on the
Providence, but the passengers. who
had been aroused few minutes be-
fore, had been told of the relief on the
way, and were waiting to be trans
ferred to the other steamer. The sea
was calm and the transfer was made
quickly and with little difficulty. The
officers say that there was not even a
sign Of uneasiness among the pas
sengers.
AS soon as they had been freed Of
the care of the passengers the crew
of the Providence gave their whole
attention to fighting the fire, with the
result that it was extinguished soon.
The Richard Peck carried the Provi-
dence's passengers to the Fall River
line dock in this city and landed them
not more than half an hour late. The
Providence, when the fire was extip'
guished, continued her trip to New
York and reached her dock soon after
the Richard Peck. The Providence
was not badly damaged, the greatest
injury being smoked woodwork.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-03-17
MAY NEVER Be SENTENCED.
NEW TRIAL LIKELY FOR CON.
vIcTED STATE OFFICIALS.
Four Men Found Guilty on Charge OF
Defrauding Pennsylvania In Fur
nishing New Capitol.

Harrisburg, Pa, Mar. 16.-John H.
Sanderson, the capitol furnishings con-
tractor; former Auditor General Will
liam P. Snyder, former State Treas
urer William L. Mathues and former
Superintendent of Grounds and Build
ings James NJ Shumaker, who were
Friday night found guilty of conspiracy
to defraud the state, may not be
called for. sentence for many months,
if at all. AS soon as the jury, which
had been sitting in the case for seven
weeks, returned its verdict of guilty
as to all four men Judge Kunkel re:
ceived motions for new trials and Als
lowed 80 days in which to file the rea-
sons. When they are entered upon
the record Judge Kunkel will set
time for argument and will decide
the matter at his ea9yenienee: The
general belief Is that no new trial will
be granted, but, Of course, this is
mere speculation. Should a retrial
be refused the case will be taken to
the appellate courts. The court has
granted a continuance of the ball in
WHICH llo uelSuuduLS Al IuAS Soo0 ShS
held:
Sandersen left for Philadelphia Sat
urday and Snyder and shqmaker also
took trains for their homes, refusing
to talk about the case. Mathues went
home Friday night. Only SanderseH
and Snyder were at the court house
when the verdict came in, ard the
others were represented by counsel.
The four men were convicted Of de-
frauding the state in furnishing the
new capitol. which cost the state
about $13,00O,0o0. instead of $4,000
900, the figure at which the contract
was estimated. The present case con-
stituted one of the longest jury trials
in the history of Pennsylvania courts,
and it attracted much attention
throughout the country. The prose-
cution of the alleged frauds was the
outcome of the political upheaval in
Pennsylvania in 1905, which resulted
in the election of William H. Berry,
Democrat, as state treasurer, in the
| fall of that year.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-03-17
Davis Corners.

There was basket sociable at the
school house March 7th, where Miss
Maggie Graf has been teaching the
past year. 1t was well attended and
the highest bid for basket being 81. Is.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Printz have moved
onto the Geo. Woliung farm, south of
Bonair.
Miss BERTHE Kirshbaum and Malvina
Halyeg were at Cresco last Saturday.
Paul Vagts returned from his school
work at DEBORAH, last Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Buggensteiner enter
tanned the latter's three brothers,
Christ, Henry, and Carl Mohs, and
their families, last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Viebrock and
daughters Violette and little Ellen were
visitors at the Henry Viebrock home in
Cresco last Monday.
Mesd. Geo. Dell, Kirschbaum, and
VIM. Halweg Sr. had supper with Mrs.
Emil Halweg, Monday evening.
Mrs. John Henning received tele-
gram from Texas, Saturday morning,
announcing the death of her sister,
Mrs. Rehwinkle, and that her remains
would be brought back to Hawkeye,
Ia, for burial. Mrs. Henning and
baby Grace went to Hawkeye on the
Saturday noon train.
A large number of young folks were
pleasantly entertained at the C. Mohs
home Saturday evening.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-03-17
PRISON FOR Walsh
DENIED new TRIAL
JUDGE ANDERSON PRoNoUNcEs
sENTENcE ON AGED FlNAN-
Ger AT CHICAGO.
VERDICT FIVE YEARS
AT FORT LEAvENNORTH
All Points Raised by Attorneys TO-,
Defense Are overruled-Appeal fol-
Stay of Execution Expected-His
tory OF the Case.

Chicago, Mar. 14-John R. Walsh
was denied new trial by Judge A.
b. Anderson in the federal court Fri
day and was sentenced to five years
in the government prison at Fort
Leavenworth.
The sentence was five years on each
count on which the president of the
old Chicago National bank was con
victed, but it is to run concurrently.
All the points raised by the attor-
neys for the defense in their plea for
. new trial were overruled by the
court, who, in his opinion, reviewed
at some length the events during the
trial and after the return of the yer.
dict. An appeal to the upper court
Is expected to stay the execution OF
the sentence he now faces.
Assent of Juror Called Clear.
In making his ruling Judge Ander-
son hrst took UP the Palmer incident
when that juror hesitated before reply
ing to the poll of the jury. Judge An
darson recited in detail what occurred
and said that counsel for the defend
ant had not objected at the time and
that 1t was clear that Juror Palmer
assented to the verdict. This finding
was directly against the argument in