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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-15
HOLLYWOOD MAN PROTESTS
AGAINST HIGH WATER RATE

HOLLYWOOD, July IA. - Editor
Herald: The idea of municipal owner
ship has always been extremely dis
tasteful to me until recently. The
Union Hollywood Water company has
raised our rates and my brother has
succeeded in showing me the error of
my ways. He lives in Los Angeles and
gets all the water he needs at a mini
mum rate of rs cents. We get poor
water-warm and muddy-at mini
mum rate of SLIGO. The former rate
was $1.50. but the company has raised
the rates Because the former rates
did not allow them enough dividends"
In addition to this imposition they
send out an impudent notice with every
bill threatening dire things If we do
not pay the extortionate rates and
paw them on the date this autocratic
company specifies. L suppose our way
out is through municipal ownership of
this utility. but where are we to be-
gin? Will some one start movement?
G. M. o.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-15
VENEZUELA

NY THE recall of the United States
N diplomatic representative from
= Caracas and the terms of his
withdrawal there is presented again to
the American people the question they
answered in emphatic negative last
SPRING "Shan we permit our govern
ment to go to war to back up an I'M
warships be sent to compel President
Castro to arbitrate the claims of van
quished rebels and proven conspira-
tors?" It cannot be denied that Vene-
zuela seized the holdings of the asphalt
trust, but il any American interest
was wrongfully destroyed or confis-
Gated in this action laws and customs
concerning the treatment of discovered
rebels and confessed conspirators will
require universal revision. The guilt
Of the trusts officers IS proved out
of their own mouths. and they have no
standing in justice or equity. In the
regular and dignifled course of judicial
procedure in the courts of Venezuela,
to whose jurisdiction the trust solemn
ly bound itself in its contracts to sub
NIT, the asphalt trust has been for
mally adjudged guilty of conspiracy
and treason, and the seizure of its
holdings has been judicially sustained.
Moreover, the imposition of fine of
10000 900 upon the trust has been ap-
proved by the court of last resort in
this friendly American republic. So
why should the United States go to
war for the asphalt trust? Such a
course would establish a most I'M
wholesome and unholy precedent. There
is not any self-respecting country
which will not sooner or later en-
deavor to rid itself of the trust sys-
tenn. That the trust which has been
endeavoring to gain a strangle hold on
Venezuela represents foreign cor
poration makes its attempted usurpa-
ton easier to deal with, from a patri
otic Venezuelan point of view, but rem
ders possible the complication which
might ensue If the trust were to per-
suade the United States government
it was an innocent lamb in the midst
of ravening wolves. In the United
States trusts are not lamblike. When
they extend their operations to foreign
territory they retain their characters
tics, which are predatory, not altruis-
tic and pacific.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-15

n REPRESENTATIVE HOBSON'S be-
X havior and lack of success at the
~ convention of the Democratic
party in Denver Is what one who has
been following his policy as member
of the house might expect. The Demo-
cratic leaders no more than representa-
tives are prone to be frightened into
immediate action by his fiery oratory.
With him the nomination of presiden-
tial candidate to lead the party to VIC
tory in the present campaign was not
of such great Importance as the adop-
ton of g. plank-or entire platform
assuring the country of the speedy con-
struction of the greatest navy the
world has ever known. The other
Democrats present at the convention
were concerned with the selection of a
candidate with the greatest possibili-
ties of defeating Mr.. Taft In the presi-
Dental fight, says the San Jose Mer-
curry and Herald. Naturally Mr.. Hob
sons voice was of little avail In the
ovation given Bryan by the delegates.
Mr.. Hobson is riding his hobby along
a toiIsome way. So strong is his con-
ception of the evangel to which he is
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-15

of independence have nothing to 90
with II. Does he think our great men
Of former years were nincompoops
when they prepared those documents
80 tnsarted this clause: Congress
shall make no law respecting an estab-
lishment Of religion or prohibiting the
free exercise thereof or abridging the
freedom Of speech or OF tne press OF OF
the right Of the people peaceaDis "
" We pay poll tax for the purpose Of T
free public highways and streets ana M
they belong to the public free. 10
get a hall. lot or store out OF other
6Seonie,s wev. as he says, costs money,
and hence is not free. Besides. what
vou must ask for is not free (even II 1t
Is permit from the city dads e. Why Y
yes, we have message .ssa W. 70 r oenen NJ
ovarcome prejudice and get our mes
sage to the people. We must have free
speech.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-15

Superintendent Moore says the city
schools are ahead of the game Off that
most unacademic expression may be
pardoned) to the amount of nearly $50,
900. A sum approximating that figure
remains after paying all expenses OF
the year. He points his moral by add
ing: ut is sometimes difficult for a
certified accountant to maintain care
less and incorrect figures in the pres
ence of actual balances to the con-
trary. That is what the auditor and
the council are trying to do!'
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-15

There is little chance Of recovery for
a chain gang prisoner felled by one of
his mates" who struck him with a
wagon stake. The man who was hurt
was serving a twenty days sentence
for being out of work and without resi-
dence or visible means of support. The
man who attacked him was a maniacal
drunkard, who was serving only q
three days sentence. 1t is a much
graver offense to be poor and hungry
than to be a drunken BLACKBOARD will
mania in his brain and murder in his
heart.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-15

friends for whose opinion I have the
highest regard. One of these lived
married one of their women, by whom
he has a large family. He is a free
thinker and therefore much opposed to
the ecclesiastical hierarchy, on Which
account he finally left their territory.
But he has often told me that, apart
from this Objectionable feature, their
life was far higher and inspired oy
far deeper sense of duty to those de-
pendent upon them than he has been
able to find among the Gentiles:
Another of my friends is a Semitic
Mormons for years, and, while he also
dislikes the hierarchy and thinks
polygamy mistake, he e., shares n,,o4sa the 9
~ the suneriority of their morality, not
only as regards the family life, but also
as regards the entire question of in
dustry and sobriety, which they con-
''e'1 $3.50 H. G. ROBSON.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-15
HObson's ALarn1iSt Ordf0ry
Fails to Alarm Politicians

committed that he finds trouble in
fitting into places of political conse-
quence which the average Democrat
fills without bother to himself or an
noyance to anyone else. Mr.. Hobson
took with him to Denver all the stu
pendous and ponderous propaganda;
which is to lead the American people
to build the greatest navy In the world
for fear that in some idle moment
European aggressiveness may turn its
attention this way and find US wanting,
or that the rising spirit of Japan will
find its vent upon this helpless and de-
fenseless commonwealth. All this pro-
paganda Mr.. Hobson had launched In
the house on repeated occasions, with
the effect that two instead of the four
battleships absolutely required" by the
condition of the nation were authorized
at the last session. When Mr.. Hobson
delivered himself of his convictions in
the convention hall In the presence of
leading members of his own party he
met with no better success. Democ-
racy, with unappreciative soul, or, as
Mr.. Hobson would say, with unpatrio-
tic soul, laughed him to scorn.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-15

Jawn d. Rockefeller has been in ex-
istence sixty-nine years His pastor
made a poem about him. The reverend
gentleman warbled as follows:
Cling to the habit of still being young.
Cultivate leisure without being lazy
Garner all joys that the poets have sung.
And prove every year DIR. osler is crazy.
Rockefeller's existence has run
smoothly. And why shouldn't it have
run smoothly? Hasn't it been well
oiled?
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-15
STOP WHEN THE BELL RINGS

See the hand-car with T. Bell
Teddy Bell!
What an awful lot of muscle it is needed
to propelI
See It scooting out from Lincoln,
Through the flood across the plain,
While the stars above blinkin
And the man aboard is thinkin
"Ain't 1t fierce to miss the train!
Dripping wet, wet wet
Is about the best you get,
When annihilating distance like snail
within a shell
Like #. Bell, Bell, Bell, Bell
oh, it's hill,
To be ripping mad and dripping like
T. Bell!
IL
See the wet and weary Bell.
Teddy Bell,
What world of misery he's sufferin, poor
fell
Now he's walkin', now a-swimmin'
Through the chill Nebraska foods,
Now the hand-car's sails need trimmin',
And his Napa tans, by Jimin-
Ny, are wetter than his buds.
Making time. time. time
Not much faster than this rhyme
See the temporary chairman ride the mud
enthickened swell,
But dinna tell, tell, tell,
Teddy Bell:
Dinna whisper It that Gavin cast the
spell!
Hear the crowds at Denver yell:
Teddy Bell"
What load of gloominess before his gayel
fell.
There was yearning, yearning, yearning
Throughout the weary night
Sevral motions for adjournnng
And to put the town in mourning
When his hand-car hove in sight
Then the roar, roar, roar
They set UP for Theodore
For his splendid navigation Of the hapd-car
Prairie Belle.
Now II Bryan rides the swell.
Half as well,
He'll be givin' Metcalf's Twin to 7. Bell.
San Francisco Bulletin.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-15
REGARDS MoRMoNs AS BEING
in MANY POINTS SUPERIOR

LOS ANGELES; July 14.-[Editor
Herald: am glad to see your edi-
torial of today doing justice TO the MOI
soaos for the care with which they
nberisb their wives and families. We
live an a happy age, inasmuch as dis
nussion is the rule, and justice is done.
sooner or later. In the days of the Pill
sriro fathers the Mormons would have
been externinated, and we should
have heard nothing of their side Oh
the question. 4.
What you say on this subject y
fully borne out by the testimony OF
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-15

n NE of the most singular engineering
ID projects recently broached is 'na'
~ of a sea canal connecting Paris
France with the ocean. Although the
project has come up at various tunes
in the past, it has never been approved,
being considered too expensive even II
not practically feasible. The latest plan
ia one brought forward by an engineer
named Senac. He estimates the cost
at S1OO ,OOO,O 900 and has got the French
deputies SO interested they nave re-
ferred the plan to committee says
the Humboldt Standard.
Speaking of canals reminds US Oh tne
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-15

Neither the courts nor congress will
interfere with the operations Of the
papermakers' trust, says Herman Rid
der. He asks that steps be taken to
are keeping their own employees in idle
ness and are enforcing idleness upon
thousands of workers in printing and
publishing plants throughout the coun-
try. The principal step will be the
election of Democratic president.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-15
Political Points
Rryan,s Views

Mr.. Bryan is man of much strength.
His views are Advanced and in the past
frequently have verged upon populism, al
though he disclaims any sympathy with So
calism. The fact that a Republican con-
gress has taken such progressive ground up
on the control of corporations and has
strengthened the powers of the Interstate
commission has made some Of his opinions
appear to be less radical than they were
formerly held TO be; has made them. in
short, quite Observation-Disclosures In
tfrer
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-15
Republican Deficit

Secretary Cortelyou's defense of the gov
eminent balance sheet, to the eject that the
apparent deficit is really caused by large
expenditures for purposes on account of
which bonds might properly be issued, but
which were paid out of the treasury sur
plus, is founded on fact in one respect. But
the secretary proceeds to weaken his case
by including under that claim expenditures
that both custom and the nature Of the case
class among the regular annual expendi-
tures.-Pittsburg Dispatch.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-15
Taft's Grafton

Mr. Taft did not shine as rear platform
orator on his trip into the Virginia noun
tains. At siding, where an enthusiastic
crowd greeted him, he delivered this Grafton;
II am Indebted to you for this evidence
of hospitality, but 1 am responsible now to
my party for what say. 1 am responsible
to great party" (Cheers.) st. Louis
ost-Dispatch.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-15

are farmers, ranchers, merchants, real
estate dealers, house builders, and all
interested in the improvement of the
country. With the Improvement Of the
roads, other improvements viii follow
rapidly. Road making is the mother of
improvements that bring prosperity.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-15
Panama Canal Progresses
to Successful Completion

excellent work which continues to go
forward at Panama, where the French
SO long struggled against great Difficult
ties, natural as well as fiscal. The yell
low fever pest has been almost entirely
eliminated through the energetic eff
forts OF the army officers, who have
brought the latest scientific knowledge
to bear on the subject. The canal will
be completed because it at last is in
Thoroughly competent hands. Certain
" If France can ever think of building
a canal to Paris. the sum we will spend
at Panama will be money well in
vested. At five times the cost of q
canal to Paris the Panama project
would be cheap
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-15

DIR. Abbie Simpsons Chautauqua
recipe for living hundred years is in
teresting of course, but we think ''how
to live to be 100 years old' is a minor
matter and secondary consideration. II
DIR. Simpson will tell people how all OF
them may make a regular living while
they are in the world a large proper
ton of mankind will arise and call her
blessed.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-15

French citizens in Los Angeles yes
terday celebrated the fall of the Bas-
tile. Some women and men up in the
city jail may have smiled as they heard
echoes of the celebration, and may
have marveled at the Inconsistencies of
human nature.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-15

According to press agents, Scott is
the favorite novelist of Miss Helen
Taft. This revelation shows that Miss
Taft is gifted with rare diplomacy. BY
choosing novelist who has been dead
a long time she avoids exciting spleen
or giving free advertising.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-15
SEEKS INFORMATION ABOUT
SURPLUS VALUES AND WEALTH

( SANTA MONICA, July 14.-IEditor
Herald: Will some of your corre-
spondents kindly give in the valuable
Letter Box column something about
surplus values and the division of
wealth created by workers? Permit
me to say / admire The Herald's edi-
torial page and have subscribed for the
paper because it is fair and prints all
the news. Success to The Herald
clear, crisp and clean.
JOSEPH HOLBROOK.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-15
Would Be Helnless

But If Taft were president he would be
helpless. He has accepted a nomination on
a platform that leaves it entirely uncertain
whether revision will not be upward instead
OF downward, and which is solicitous for the
interests of the sugar trust and the tobacco
trust in it's very general illusions to the
welfare OF our subjects In the Pacific islands
Philadelphia Record
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-15
Solid South

In all the tables of electoral votes favor
able to Mr.. Bryan's election, made by those
who hope for 1t or wish it, the solid south"
is accorded to him. The aspirant for the
nomination has frequently expressed entire
confidence that he will carry every state
usually included in that term.-New York
Times.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-15
speIIbinders stuna

Teegraphic reports state campaign man
ayers are up against 1t. The new law for
bids free transportation by railroads. Cam
paign orators will purchase tickets and
political managers will pass around the con-
tribution box to get the necessary funds
Helmet News.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-15
Splendid Platform

The Democratic national convention
evolved a bold, brave, ringing platform,
without lodging, straddling or equivocation
in a single plank leaving no room for mis-
observation-disclosures Democrat.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-15
Iona Vacation Ahead

1t seems that this is the first time in TWEEN
ty-one years that william H. Taft has been
free from official cares. At the same time
It isn't at all likely that he wants his vaca-
ton unduly extended.-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-15

Tiny La Roux. Boston girl, owns
and operates an airship. We suppose
she may be regarded as a new fash
toned kind of an heiress.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-15
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
HAS MUCH TO DO WITH CASE

Los ANGELES, July 1S-[Editor
Herald: w. r. G. in Sundays Herald
asks What is personal liberty-free
sneech or freedom of speech?" and
says the constitution and Declaration
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-15
The ubic Letter Box

Letters intended for publication must be
accompanied BY the name and address OF
the writer. Tho Herald gives the widest
latitude to correspondents but assumes no
responsibility for their Views. Letters
should not exceed 900 words.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-15
That Depends

There were but seventeen arrests in
visalia on the Fourth of July. record like
this is something worth while.--Porterville
Messenger.
Now was that said sarcastic" or wasn't
1t ?-Bakersheld Echo.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-15

A Chicago baby is to be rocked in a $1,000
cradle. Still 1t may not grow to be more
useful than some persons who were rocked
in a sugar trough during their pinkhood.-
Oakland Leader,
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-15

Heat is causing much sickness and
death in New York. Infant mortality
is especially appalling. Fortunate are
the babies of California.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-15

A subscriber asks whether news is a plural
noun. Horace Greeley settled that 1ooularly
when an English editor cabled to the Tri-
bune, Are there any news?" Greeley cabled
back, mot a new."-Colton Chronicle.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-15
Call Was censibIe

The San Francisco Call seems to be the
only San Francisco paper disposed to give
anything like an impartial account OF the
Democratic national convention.-Visalia
Times.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-15

Good roads will increase the value of every
farm and ranch in the county. and will thus
pay for themselves, many times over
whittier News.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-15

1t is expected q partial business holt
day will be declared July 30, to give
everybody an opportunity to vote for
the good roads bonds.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-15
World Reater

The east has a right to one boast
On one thing 1t can't be beat,
It serves to all summer roast
1t beats the world for heat.
Grass Valley Union
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-15
State Press Echoes
NerX Much

At this writing 1t looks very much as
though Bryan will be the Democratic stand
ard Observation-Disclosures Herald.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-15
Monday Consolatlon

Even blue Monday has its soothing an
ticipations, for we are reminded that in 100
days William Jennings Bryan will be elected
president of the United States.-Houston
Post.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-15
It's for Him

II Bryan is going to win, Tammany want
to be for him. but II there is any chance T.
beat Bryan, Tammany is willing to help
The Tammany Tiger is just feline enough t
want to know which way the cat Is going t
Jump.-Kansas City Times.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-15
Has heIped Country

The country has benefited by Mr.. Bryan's
quenchless fame Of oratory.-Boston Herald.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-03-04
Old Hermit burned Out.

Fire Saturday evening destroyed
the little home occupied by Sam
Brelsford for many years. The house
was merely log "shack. as known
i'll sections further west. and was To-
Gated about two miles from town,
close by the track of the g. NJ q St.
p. It's occupant has lived the life of
a hermit since the early days of Fay
cite. Mr.. Brelsford lost quite sum
of money in the -four mill about the
time wheat failed as crop in Iowa,
and he then went TO this log house 70
live alone in locality at some dis
lance from any other habitation. He
has been sickly most of the winter,
and VIM. Kelly of Fayette was on his
way to visit the old man when he
found that the house was burning
The old man was able to get out of
the house barefooted ana bareheaded
and nothing in the building was
saved.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-03-04
Standard Telephone Meeting.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Standard Telephone Co.
was held at the company's Office in
Waukon asst Wednesday afternoon. A
report by the officers, complete i'll all
details, showed the business for 1907
to be most satisfactory and con-
tinually on the increase. The COM
pany now has practically three thous-
and phones in use on the system. and
the toll business is all that could be
looked for. During the past year
special attention has been given to
repairing and rebuilding lines and
exchanges and these are fast being put
in first class shape. A large part of
the net earnings during the past year,
after paying for the operating eX-
penses, has been used for this purpose,
and this same policy will be continued
during the coming year. On some
lines new metallic circuits have been
added and nearly one hundred miles
of first class cedar poles have been put
in. The old officers and board of
directors were reelected. -Waukon
Standard.