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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-16
NOT FREE EDUCATION

+ OS ANGELES parents with chill
1 dren attending school will sympa-
IL thize with the correspondent who
through The Herald entered protest
against what she called "the system OF
petty graft existing in the public
schools" Probably petty graft" is too
strong term, but no matter by what
name we may call the system, it is
disagreeable. annoying and at times
embarrassing to poor people who have
boys and girls at the public schools.
There are thousands upon thousands of
Americans in California and all over
the United States who can echo the
words of our correspondent;
II am working in a store in the day
time and sewing at home at night 10
educate my children. We do not al
ways have as much to eat as we Should
but the little ones must have clothes
We soup it at times too much. but the
money goes into the graft"
From many and many poor house,
hold in every part of the United States
the report could be made, il all the truth
were told, I'VE have been souping it too
much" With all due respect for the
gallant American who is chief execu-
tive. and to whom we extend congratu-
lations on his completion of fifty years
of one Of the busiest and best lives or
which American annals will have any
record, we contend that, owing to cir
cumstances of birth, education and envi-
ronment-circumstan over which he
has had absolutely no control-he has no
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-16
THE SYSTEM

A LOS ANGELES minister says
~ wealth does not give peace. Hun
- dreds of thousands of poor folks
will respond: But neither does pow
erty." In what, then, does peaceful
and prosperous citizenship consist?
Thousands of years ago an old Hebrew
prayed. Lord, give me neither poverty
nor riches" He saw the dangers of
both conditions and chose the middle
wav. In some respects he was the first
American. When the founders of the
republic looked forward they perceived
two possible dangers. One was central
ization of power, which would inevita-
bly, result in a government monarchical
in everything but name. The other was
Capitalization of wealth, which they
foresaw would lead to the establish"
ment of a "class and mass" order to
take the place of brOSherly social equal
ity. Snice the city prosecutor has
told us what massed wealth has been
able to accomplish in the way of inter-
fering with justice in Los Angeles, we
may be better prepared to grasp the
significance of u statement that one of
the dangers feared by the founders of
the republic is imminent. The fight
against the trusts is the fight against
the most obvious form of the un-Amer-
lean Capitalization of wealth and of
the power which wealth creates.
There are other forms of centraliza-
ton which may be less obvious but are
not less odious. When any able, highly
trained, capable, competent man is kept
from working at his business and earn
ing money with which to support his
wife and family it may indicate num-
Der OF social errors, but not one which
IS mora discernihla and defnable than
that summed up in the broad, general
assertion, with respect to the proper
Use of money (Which is, to provide the
greatest good and prosperity for the
greatest number of citisensl, that the
so-called circulating medium is not be-
ing circulated properly. There are laws
which should govern distribution OF
money, which represents wealth. Real
wealth is made up of the producing
power and the product, the genius, the
labor, the skill, the natural resources.
and the great population of the United
States. These laws are not being
obeyed. Nay, more, they are not being
recognized The first faint recognition
of the existence of these laws and of
the illegality and sin OF selfish interior
ence with them is in the cry, Smash
the trustsl" That, however, is an ele~
mentary remedy, for after the trusts
are smashed the system which produced
them will remain.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-16
IDLE CLAIMS

A BUNDANT convincing proof can
u be produced in support of the
- statement that the Southern Pa
cif1ce and allied interests do not own
the submerged lands in Wilmington
bay. The claims have hardly any
basis in fact. According to the opinion
of experts who have investigated the
records they were taken in violation of
constitutional provision expressly in
tended to prevent it. The government
disregarded the claimants when 1t or
dered the harbor work which has been
already completed, and it is not be-
lieved 1t will depart from its prece-
dent, but will regard public rights as
paramount over private claims.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-16
IRRESPONSIBLE

r AND in Lower New York, not on
IL Broadway or Wall street, Is
~ valued at s2s,o0O,O0o an acre. Re-
duce the population of New York and
the value of real estate would soon
dwindle. Therefore the billionaires
whose land values are enhanced by
the increasing population of New York
are world-beating specimens of hideous
selfishness and irresponsible greed
when they permit the boys and girls
of New York, the children to whom
they owe so much in dollars and cents,
to go hungry and ragged. without food
and without education. Can such ava
ricious and illogical creatures be
AMERICANS?
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-16
CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE
SUBJECT TO MONEY CALLS

LOS ANGELES, June 15.--[Editor
Herald: Mrs. S. A. D. asks "Will not
other mothers support her testimony
in the matter of petty graft on the
children in the schools?" Yes, what
she says is only too true. My boys
are lust through, I ~~' thankful to
saw. but during the past five or six
years it has been not the least OF my
trials that when things were had
through diminished income and some-
times through complete lack OF In
come I have had the additional worry
and strain of meeting frequent de-
mands for small sums toward some
school fad or other which my boys
could not afford. and yet were ashamed
10 "pass." Sometimes 1t would be a
school button. another time it. would
be some class game or treat or a
group photo of the class. have before
now let my boys have the last 90 cents
in the house--just to save them from
being put to shame before their school,
fellows.
In the same way have had to spend
nickels and dimes when they were
very scarce TO buy new writing ana
drawing pads. when my boys mad
books with the pages only filled on
one side. Teacher won't let US use
the other side" they would say: WhyY
MRS. TELTONBY.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-16
DEFENDS HIS BOOK ON THE
CONDITION OF WAGE FARMERS

LOS ANGELES, June 14.-rEditor
Heraldl: I notice a citizen Of Los An
geles, singing his name r. NJ, Wood
son, has taken upon himself the duties
of criticising my announcement that
Westgate's Brain Bureau, of which I
am manager. was about to issue a
booklet describing actual conditions in
Southern California as they affect
wage earners..
I do not object to honest criticism,
and I am sure that II Mr.. Woodson
will do me the honor of calling at my
office that I can convince him OF the
need of such book.
For his information / will simply
state that there will be nothing In the
book attacking the methods of business
men in obtaining employees at the least
possible wage, but rather to show why
high class employees are compelled to
work for a pittance. and In citing In.
cidents without number to prove that
the unemployed should either stay
away from Los Angeles or at least
come here with their eyes open.
I quite agree with Mr.. Woodson that
it would have been just as well, or
better, for the chamber of commerce to
issue such book. but the fact remains
that such information has not been
given proper circulation and as re-
suit semi-invalids' and employees with
out means have come and are still
coming to Los Angeles and, In fact to
all parts of Southern California with
the expectation of finding profitable
employment. Hence the need OF book
such as l have outlined above.
While no effort has been made to ad-
vertise the book in the east UP to the
present time, the few announcements
contained in the daily papers of Los
Angeles have brought large numbers
of orders. showing that there Is a gen.
eral desire on the part of the public
to warn those who are without means
from seeking employment in Southern
California and who should know the
truth. II. ID. WESTGATE.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-16
SEEKS RELIEF FROM THE
CONSTANT DEMAND FOR MONEY

LOS ANGELES. June 15.--[Editor
Herald: AS am also a sufferer from
petty graft in our schools ] wish to
join Mrs. 8. A. D. In a protest against
the modern method Of extracting dimes
from the people. ! have been out of
employment for some time. but am
trying to keep my children In school.
they must meet the. demand made on
them or keenly feel the disgrace Of
their poverty. II there Is a remedy for
this system Of petty nagging at the
pupils for money 1t should be applied
" JOSEPH w. KINsLEY.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-16

A well known Los Angeles rabbi will
travel all the way to New York to per-
form a marriage ceremony. This gives
further proof that Los Angeles is the
matrimonial headquarters Of the United
States When happy pairs cannot come
to this city they invite Los Angeles
ministers to go to their city. We hope
the rabbi will persuade the bride and
bridegroom to visit Los Angeles in the
honeymoon.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-16
SPRINGTIME IN ENGLAND

Here, In a foreign land, with symbols new
The spring time brings her miracle TO pass,
Fastening in spendthrift lavishness TO strew
A primrose galaxy across the grass.
With painted may she hangs the thorn trees
bare,
And over the Iaburnum raclSless 1ings
A shower OF dripping gold, while everywhere
The hyacinth beneath her footsteps springs.
SO strange she seems. yet strangely wonted too.
AS though some tender voice we loved when
young
Should speak again the greeting that we knew,
In the changed accents of an alien tongue.
Mildred Howells in Harpers.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-16

their children plenty of spending money,
but it falls heavily on many of US who
are fighting our battle against poverty
to keep our little ones In school. My
work at his trade. Our struggle Is
great. Every night we pray God to
spare our children the horror of child
slavery in the factories. the stores or
on the streets. We cannot bear fhe
humiliation of seeing the little girl
snubbed at school. so we, too, have
gone hungry to pay tribute to the
thoughtless demands of the teachers.
Where 10 our release?
MRS. p. M. A.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-16
GOULD DOCTOR MA'oINN"

The ouId doctor had only wan failin'.
1t stayed with him. faith, till he died.
And that was thes habit av wearin'
His darby a triae wan side!
And twenty times daily twas Strengthened
But try as he would for year,
Not thinkin', he'd give it teether
A thriie down over wan ear!
II sat him iop-sided and aisy;
1T throubled his kith and his kin
But ach twas the only thing crooked
About our ould Doctor Ma CHM!
And now that he's gone to his Glory
Excuse me. a bit a tear
Here's twenty to wan that his halo
Is slantn down over his earl
Arthur Stringer in Smart Set.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-16

Abundant crops are In sight In this
country of natural prosperity. where
there is abundance for everybody and
where prosperity is the normal condi-
ton, it is as extraordinary that pros
perity should ever be interrupted by
interest or influences as 1t was that
old King George should have tried to
interrupt early American prosperity
by imposing a tariff on imports.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-16
WITH THE POETS
MY BOSTON GIRL

She wrote sonorous Latin verse,
She knew Greek roots erratic;
She quickly solved equations, too,
Both simple and quadratic.
And she could read with greatest ease
Whole lines hieroglyphic.
In fact her mind was quite store
OF all things scientific.
She talked on topics most abstruse
With aplomb quite dumbfounding'
Her fund of esoteric lore
Was really most astounding
But when she made birthday cake
am loath contestant
Her friends who CHANGED to cat OF 1t
Are not yet convalescent.
Bohemian
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-16

Street meetings under the auspices Of
the Church Federation were held in
Los Angeles yesterday. Although large
crowds attended, the authorities did not
attempt to interfere with the right Of
free speech. No arrests were at
tempted. 1t seems the precedent for
orderly outdoor meetings of religious or
political bodies has been established
definitely in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-16

eaSinee5 ABOUT tfliS
particular conven-
ton is based upon
q fear entirely new
in national politics
the fear that the
convention will be
stampeded by q
third term boom.
That Mr.. Roosevelt
has been positive in
his afcirmations that
he would not accept
the nomination has
not quoted the fears
of his opponents,
nor has 1t extin-
guished the hopes of
his more ardent sup
porters,
Only twice before
has there been any
serious talk Of a
third term for a
president. The first
time q third term
boom started over
the country it was
ninnad In the bud
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-16
AMONG THE J0KESMITHS
Pointed Paragraphs

Many a man wears thinking cap under his
silk hat.
An engagement ring is a girls idea Of band
of hope.
Let the other fellow have It his way-as long
as 1t is only talk.
Preachers lives would be awfully tame II It
wasn't for weddings
Everybody knows some things and some peo-
pie they would like to do.-Chicago News.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-16

After listening to a sympathy-com-
polling address on the Indian, Who
Is Down." it is somewhat disheartening
to know that even when tame enough
to be engaged in the show business Lo,
the poor Indian, who is down." can
get up again and murder few people
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-16

e. c. Moore, superintendent of
schools, told Methodist ministers that
physical training. play and the studies
of the child are all indirectly part
Of moral training; that morality is
natural, and If given chance to grow
will develop. This sounds much more
cheerful than the old theory concern
ing original sin.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-16

Chauncey Nj. Depew and all the other
grand old warriors are at the Republi-
can convention. Those who thought
and said Mr.. Depew was down and out
were. somewhat mistaken. Only the
withdrawal of the Vanderbilt aid, coun-
tenance and support could put Chauncey
in that fix"
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-16

Without firing gun. Americans have
annexed a Franco Britannia bank, the
London, Paris and American, which Is
to be reincorporated under the laws of
the United States and rechristened
''The London and Paris National Bank
of San Francisco"
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-16
A Theory

why Is it." said the thoughtless person.
that people on the stage insist on telling the
old jokes over and over againr'
1.-THE people enjoy them," answered the
comedian, YEARLY. ''They hear then amateur
friends trying to tell those old stories SO often
that 1t Is something of a comfort to hear how
they really ought to sound. Warrington
Star.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-16

All the people of Los Angeles unite
with the membership of the Temple
Baptist church in farewell good wishes
to Rev. Robert ]. Burdette. We are
happy to say the farewell will not be-
permanent. DIR. Burdette Is about to-
take q well deserved three months va
cation in Europe.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-16

Thursday morning the harbor line
hearing will be begun at Wilmington.
Elaborate preparations are being made
for the entertainment of all who will
attend.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-16
SUPPORTS MOTHER IN HER
PLEA FOR THE CHILDREN

LOS ANGELES, June 15.--[Editor
Herald: / will support Mrs. s. A. ID,
in her protest against the constant de-
mand for money for extras IN the
schools. This burden may not be felt
by those who are rich enough to give
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-16
The ublic Letter Box

Letters intended for publication must be
accompanied by the name and address or
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. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-16
DENIES TEACHERS PRACTICE
ANY FORM OF GRATING

LOS ANGELES, June 16.-[Editor
Herald: In answer to a protest en-.
tered by Mrs. s. A. ID. in your issue OF
TODAY. under the public letter depart.
ment." l desire to say, as an alumnus
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-16

"Popi"

eyes, my son." ~
what Is pensionT
"a pension, my boy, is something a
man gets from lighting.
'rWell, pop, I saw man with a black
eve today that he got from fighting;
would you call that pension ?"-Yonk-
ers Statesman.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-16
His Position

Life Is not all beer and skittles." musingly
said the tall, brown. dreamy-eyed person.
mo, subj" promptly replied Colonel Begad.
''f care very little for beer sub; and, as for
skittles whatevuh they may be, have nevuh
drank any of 'em In my whole life."-Smart
Sat
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-16
Overestimated

A Boston jury awarded a plaintiff
three cents damages for an injury to
his reputation. The marvel is where
they found the two cents worth
Humboldt Standard.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-16

Postmaster Motley II. Flint says red
won't stay red in this city Therefore
all endeavors to paint the town repre-
sent nothing but wasted energy
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-16
No M ore Fun

feet large. 1t is also said that ice
cream makes freckles. Doctors are Of
the opinion that hanging on the front
gate produces rheumatism. A few
more opinions like these and the girls
won't have any fun left them.-San
Pedro Times.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-16
A Model

Physician-Herr Meier Is a most conscientious
patient; / believe If / were to prescribe a
"Trip to the north pole for him he would go and
discover it.-Fliegende Blatter.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-16
Quite Fitting

The Monument Man (after several abor-
tive suggestions)--How would simply Gone
Home" dor -,
Mrs Newweeds-rI guess that would be all
right. 1t was always the last place he ever
thought of going.-Puck. a
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-16
State Press Echoes


Mary had little lamb.
And little calf, also;
And though she loved TO be in style,
The sheath she could not go.
Ventura Free Press.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-16

Compliment

Writing in The Public. Louis r. Post,
the editor, says: when every man
who raises his voice against vested
wrongs is called a 'demagogue,' that
term, instead of a reproach, has come
to be regarded as a compliment. -
Oakland Enquirer.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-16

THOUGH the country gen.
MH orally thinks 1t knows pretty
ia = I'll well what the Republican
in = national convention which
lSSM M meets in Chicago today will
zzzzkzl do, there are politicians who
will not breathe easily until
the thing is all over. The slip that Is
reputed often to intervene between
cup and lip Is always considered in
politics. Strangely enough. the url-
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-16
Speculative

Merchant Ito drummer)-So they're suffering
from the sleeping sickness in Africa? Wonder
If we couldn't do something In exporting pa
jamas and night caps 7-Meddendorfer Blatter.
s.
Geraldine-I want you to understand before
marry you that believe in the equality OF
the sexes.
Cerald-All right; l was intending to give
the minister two guineas, SO you'd better hand
over ne"-Illustrated Bits
s.
You never can tell" observed Uncle
Allen Sparks, what lasting results may
be ACCOMPLISHED by an earnest word spoken
at the right time. Many man has had the
shape of his nose changed for life by call
ing another man a liar"--Chicago Tribune.
s.
zone more question:" said the trust mag
nate to the applicant. 'eHow ia your men,
ory?" VERY hazy," replied the latter.
"Goou," cried the magnate. 1.-THE job is
yours''--Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-16
The Wicked COINAGE

The inscription, I'm God We Trust"
has been restored to the coin of the
realm by congress. Twenty-dollar gold
pieces without this inscription are now
selling at $S0.-San Fernando Valley
Press.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-16
lmpatlent

Impatient
Bakersfield is waiting now with all
the patience which 1t is able to summon
for the arrival of the directoire effect.
Bakersfield Echo,
81
Teddy
Teddy is an expert
Politics a-doing;
But rivals assert
Troubles "a brewing.
Grass Valley Union.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-16
California

First billiards.. then tornadoes, and
now the floods: these are what many
sections of the middle west have had
to contend with within the past few
months, and all the while California
has been the land of sunshine, with
nothing to mar the enjoyment of Its
people. Californian.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-16

Tomorow---Greas National saenEerfest
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-16
With the Majority

Alfred Vanderbilt says his income is
not as much as a million of dollars
year. If he is philosophical he can get
consolation out of the fact that the
majority of his countrymen are in the
same fix.-San Fernando Valley Press.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-09-12

The walking
plain The of
stitched nearly
toeboce smpe it
shoulder
of
muslin Hat of trimmed with
required Nine
a half
For @ handsome visiting dress fine face cloth of
CHOSEN skirt hhwasted
the peats are stitched about the
p ran in front The bodice has of fneyucked
edged with
also arnholes
- ~ ~ N-N
silk