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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-17
OBSTRUCTION

A GAIN the obstructionist is trying
~ to interfere with the progress and
IL prosperity of Los Angeles. T. J.
Spencer seeks to enjoin the issue
and sale of the $3.50, 900 worth of bonds
sought to be issued for Los Angeles
high school district. A few days ago
this same Mr.. Spencer petitioned for
an injunction against the sale of secur-
tiles in the $240000 issue for the city
schools. Thus in these two cases the
entire school bond issue proposed is
involved. If it had not been for the
interference of Mr.. Spencer the bond
issue would have been offered for sale
yesterday.
The identity OF the man who is try
ing to delay the progress of education
is in doubt. No one believes Mr.. Spen-
Ger is not Mr.. Spencer, and yet many
think Mr.. Spencer's personal motive in
obstructing the school bond issue is not
apparent. Looking at the matter
closely, they seem to be able to detect
in the Spencerian style the fine italian
hand of a morning paper which has
an anti-reform habit, and which, with
considerable vehemence and insistence,
interspersed from time to time with
objurgation, opposed in vain the char
ter amendments, and equally in vain
the recall proceedings. An attempt to
interfere with educational progress in
Los Angeles will be equally in vain.
Still, these obstructionist tactics cause
inconvenience. An obstructionist is a
trouble maker.
We are astonished that even when
the matter at stake is of such vital
Importance as is education, some pa
pers should find it impossible to sacri-
flee their yellow manger-dog proclivi-
ties and to work for the public welfare
instead of against it.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-17

NOR all but a possible 200 or 800
I Americans President Rooseveits
Il message to congress submitting
the report of the engineers who accom-
panied Mr. Taft to the isthmus Will
settle positively all questions as to the
success of the work that is being done
and as to the wisdom of the construc-
ton plans. AS for the 200 or 800 recall
citrants, they will have only one an
other for audiences, and they will soon
get tired of making a noise.
There was indeed very little presen-
tation of fact in the denunclation OF
what was being done on the isthmus to
convince any unbiased person that
things were going wrong, but there
was so much vigor in the denunciations
and so much cooperation among the
denouncers toward securing cumula-
tive effect for their words that many
people felt for time that it might be
wise to look upon the lock canal pro-
ject as again something of an open
question, says the Chicago Record
Herald.
But with the committee of engineers
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-17
ROOSEVELT'S PROPHECY

TN a remarkable interview given by
him years ago and recently made
Il public by the interviewer, who for
obvious reasons had held it up during
Mr.. Roosevelts administration, the for
mer president said:
1.-THE time is coming in this country
for a readjustment between the wage
Garner and the drawer of dividends.
The radicals are almost half right.
Corporation cunning has developed
faster than the law of nation or state.
1t is undoubtedly true that corpora
lions have found ways to steal long be-
fore we have found they were suscep-
tible of punishment for theft. But
sooner or later unless there is sea-
son of readjustment, there will come
a riotous, murderous day of atonement.
1t is true that some great fortunes are
being accumulated lawfully but dishon-
estly. 1t is true that other fortunes are
being accumulated honestly but ille-
gally. There must come. in the proper
growth of this nation, a readjustment.
If it is not to come by sword and pow
der and blood it must come by peaceful
compromise. These fools in Wall street
think that they can go on forever.
They can't
According to Mr.. Roosevelt, "the
fools of Wall street" and not an
achists and rowdies are the enemies
OF the country. They are foolish"
not because they are dull witted-prob-
ably their wits are keener edged than
those of any other human beings-but
they are so absorbed in the pursuit of
getting money by trick and device in
stead of by labor that they have lost
sight of the fact that if trouble ever
did come they would be blanchard,
probably, punished.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-17
A REAL MAYOR

N AYOR STEPHENS entered upon
N his new duties in a mastery
III way that was most refreshing
after the long regime of inefficiency,
dilly-dally and compromise with vice.
At the trial of Mazetti before the police
commission the mayor questioned the
witnesses in a businessliie way that
brought out the truth in all its details,
and resulted in the revocation of the
Mazetti license and not merely a vindi-
cation but triumph for The Herald,
which called the attention of officials
and of the public to conditions at Ma
zettis.
When the statement was made that
Mazettis was no worse than any other
place in its neighborhood, Mayor Steph-
ems said sharply, well, If any other
places down there are as bad as the
International, their licenses ought to
be revoked" This indeed is the logic
of the situation; and we are delighted
to be able to follow the mayors lead
in this matter instead of having to
make an initiatory suggestion and
await official results. 1t is a refreshing
change from the drawbacks by which
work for the public good has recently
been hampered.
Under the old regime to give informa-
ton concerning vice was one thing; to
await official action on the information
given was another!
The Herald in the course of its duty
to the public exposed conditions which
existed in the quarter of which Mazet-
It's was a. typical exemplar. In re-
Spouse to the request of reputable Mex
lean citizens of that district The Her
aid made thorough investigation, and
told the public of the blind pigs, nine
teen of which were running wide open,
with hardly any pretense at conceal
ment-blind in name only. The Herald
also told the public of conditions which
made it possible for harpies to prey
upon Mexican laborers. Already the
good effects of The Herald's investlga-
ton and it's accurate recital of the facts
appear in the revocation of the license
of one notorious place, and undoubtedly
other licenses will be revoked when the
police department shall have been re-
organized. 1t will be remembered a
man was stabbed in Mazetti's. He is
still lowering between life and death;
but there will be no more Standings at
Mazetti's.
The Herald feels it is amply justified
in everything it published concerning
conditions in the neighborhood which
has now been partly cleaned by the
closing of the Mazetti place.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-17
A GANG OF GEESE

A gang of geese passed overhead,
And in their wild, discordant cries
Was borne a promise OF the spring,
Downdropping from the leaden skies
OF waking earth and flowers bright,
OF singing birds and where the dead
Brown pastures are, a sea of green
A gang Of geese passed overhead.
A gang Of geese passed overhead
And ah. my heart was stirred with dreams
or daisies and the white dogwood
In flower over powered streams
OF yellow breasted meadowlarks
At morning, and when west is red
At even hush, the singing thrush
A gang OF geese passed overhead.
A gang Of geese passed overhead.
And greetings that symbolic wedge,
1t seemed the very frogs awoke
To croaking in the silent edge
And winters chill and dreariness
Slipped from my heart. and in their stead
Came spring to cheer and sweetcn it,
A gang OF geese passed overhead.
st. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-17

IN HERE is a great deal of hard sense
In the Detroit Free Press argu-
a ment that we should stop nagging
with regard to the Panama canal. I'VE
had three chief engineers at Panama
who resigned in quick succession" says
the Press. wallace, Shonts and Ste
vens left because of the excessive
strain involved. Lieutenant Colonel
Goethals has been chief engineer for
three years, and he Is breaking down.
He can't sleep. Too much nagging. he
says"
1t is shame. Here at home we are
told so little about what Is going on
at the isthmus that any eccentric indi-
vidual with a crouch against all things
can raise rumpus by declaring that
things are all wrong at the 1sthmuss
In California, especially, we can APP
preciate the censure of Che amateur en-
gineer, for the Sacramento valley has
seen him for thirty years and has heard
him and read him till it is tired, While
all the rest of California has looked on
and wondered why the rivers were not
cleared and the lands reclaimed, says
the Fresno Herald.
But we think that the people are
entitled to know what Is being done
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-17
SAYS LIBERAL CLUB Is
LACKING IN TOLERANCE

LOS ANGELES. March 16.-lEditor
Herald: 1t may be presumption on my
part to attempt to defend the opinions
of The Herald, yet 1 take pleasure in
expressing my appreciation Of The
Herald's editorial policy in general. and
as a frequenter of the Liberal club. its
position in regard to that organization
in particular
In the dim light of liberty as it
streaks through the lattice-work of
isms land clubs) that has been built for
the protection of particular idea I
can see no difference between proscrib-
ing the use OF the Bible in public
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-17
Work on Big Ditch Is Going
Ahead i'm Satisfactory Way

unanimous, with it's report going right
to the center of the problem, with It's
assurance that, + anything, an un-
necessarily great amount of caution
has been exercised to make everything
safe. there is nothing more to cause
worry in the situation. 1t will be ac-
cepted hereafter as true. in the words
of the president, that any attack on
the type of dam will be merely an at
tack on the policy Of building any canal
at all.
The new estimate of the complete
cost of the canal S6o,o0O000, will not be
much of shock, even though this
figure is $142, 900, 900 above the first esti-
mate, all items included. For most
of this increase in cost reasons are
given which in no way reflect on the
accuracy of the first estimates; as. for
instance, the greater unit cost"--in
other words, the higher wages that are
being paid and the special provisions
for attracting good and efficient labor.
On the whole, the country has every
reason to be satisfied both with the
progress of the work and with the fact
that the canal enterprise has been un-
dertaken,
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-17
People Should Be Informed
OF Panama Canal Progress

at Panama, and that weekly OF
monthly reports of engineering
progress, something more comprehen-
sive than the average engineer
statement and more intelligipie 10
those of us who have not studied civu
engineering. might be made lnat
would set at rest much of the feeiinS
of uncertainty that obtains every
where.
The great majority of the American
people have absolute faith In the ad,
ministration and its effects to buila
the canal, but they have no real, gov,
ernmentally approved data to maui
forth when some know-it-all hashes
I'm their faces a lot of tommy-rot.
They have no answer handy TO put
down the braying ass who Kicks for
the mere enjoyment of kicking; Tor
the conscienceless knocker whose
hammer Is always in his hand.
Tell us what is going on. Wen
stand by the government and Its rep
resentatives at Panama at all hazards,
whether we are given any information
or not, but 1t would be fine piece OF
discretion and good Judgment to tell
the people about Panama In more ire
uuent inStallmentS.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-17
Far and Wide
Neglected Children

"ra1k about the need for play in
structors in the Fairgrounds for the
children of the poor" said the leader
of a fashionable kindergarten to re-
porter for the Boston Herald. Il tell
you there's q real need for play in
structors for the children of the
wealthy. You sometimes read in tract
literature about the neglected children
of the rich, but l never believed it
until I took up work here in this ex-
tremely exclusive kindergarten.-Bos-
ton Herald
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-17
POSSIBILITIES OF HUMANITY
DO NOT APPEAL TO SOME

LOS ANGELES, March l5.-[Editor
Herald: The correspondent who would
exterminate the human race in order
to save it from the pitfalls of life has
evidently very little faith in the pos
sibilities of humanity.
The love for little children has been
divinely implanted in every human
heart, and parenthood is great bless
ing and holy privilege.
VERA FIDELIA.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-17
The State Press
Bee Boom

The bee men in the southern coun-
ties are rejoicing over the prospects of
a big honey crop. The abundant rains
which have fallen during the past two
months give assurance of plenty of
wild flowers, of greater activity among
the industrious denizens of the hives,
and more bountiful results than has
ever been known by those engaged in
the Bookkeeping industry in California.
San Luis Obispo Tribune.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-17
Previous Bass Fishing

We have been told, and our inform
ant seemed to be positive that he knew
whereof he spoke, that bass fishing
proceeds merrily in Kings county, not
withstanding that the season does not
open until June l. 1t is alleged that
the game warden in that section is
usually asleep at the switch.-Visalia
Times.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-17
AT THE THEATERS
MASON--Dark.

MASON--Dark.
BELASCO-'The Dollar Mark"
MAJESTIC-"Black Patti"
BURBANK-"Peter Pan"
AUDITORIUM--"UDcle Toms Cabin" Musi-
cal Burlesque.
GRAND-'eThe Fortune Teller"
Observation-Disclosures.
LOS ANGELES-Vaudeville.
FISCHER'S--"Her Husband"
EMPIRE-Vaudeville.
UNIQUE-"Sixty Minutes in Panama"
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-17

A distinguished business man of New
York, the president of the National
Surety company, says California has
taken a great step forward in the pass
age of anti-race track gambling legiS-
lat1on, but the task of reform will be
incomplete until gambling houses of
every description are closed.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-17

A Chicago pastor warns divinity
students to beware of women. Tony
Wellers advice restricted the scope of
the warning. Beware of vidders, Sam
ivel," he said, beware of vidders"
Sometimes we think it is a pity Adam
was not a misogynist. What lot of
trouble would have been prevented.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-17

We share the general archaeological
enthusiasm over the discovery by a
Long Beach man of a prehistoric city
in the San Jacinto mountains. "In a
cave under a ledge he found charcoal
and fish bones, evidently the remains
of some prehistoric meal" It's all right
about the charcoal, but we did not
dream fish bones could keep" that
long, unless petrified.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-17
Prophet of War

Congressman McKinlay has predict
ed that there would be no war between
the United States and Japan but thinks
Russia and Japan will lock horns again
as soon as Russia has recuperated
enough to stand another war.-Le-
moore Republican.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-17
Summer White House

II is proposed that a summer White
House be built at West Point. But
would it be fair to tie down the presi-
dent to any established spot for his
dog days outing? What he is sup
posed to do when he drops the shackles
is to break official ties and forget his
burdens. That proposed West Point
White House wouldn't be favorably
considered by any tenant of the other
White House.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-17

George Alexander's campaign for the
mayoralty is being carried on with re-
doubled vigor. His supporters are de-
termined to make Cleaner and Greater
Los Angeles" a permanent proposition,
both politically and civically.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-17

People who are bothering their brains
as to whether Mr.. Roosevelt is going
on a rough-hunting trip or a smooth
hunting trip in Africa should give their
gray matter a rest. Wherever Teddy
goes there will be furious hunting. The
big game will take to the thickets, and
the little game to the tips of the tall
timber-just as they did in the United
States
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-17
Successful Expert

Rainmaker Hatfield, who is operating
on the west side of the San Joaquin
valley under contracts to produce sew
eral inches of rain this year by firing
things into the heavens, appears to
have been eminently successful
Bakersfield Californian.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-17

Greek letter fraternities and secret
societies are forbidden in Los Angeles
public schools. Well, why shouldn't
public schools be public" all the way
through?
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-17
Ryan's Style

Charles P. Taft has bought Millets
painting "Sheep Shearing," for $4,000.
1t would seem as though Mr.. Ryan of
Wall street should have secured that
masterpiece.-Wa American.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-17
Geronimo's Thoroughness

VIII some one tell us what the
Apache chief has to do who succeeds
old Geronimo? That old rascal didn't
leave much meanness undone.-Co-
roma Independent.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-17

Recent events prove Greater Los An
geles will be greater in more ways than
one.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-17
LOGICAL

The Chinese appeal to the president
may cause us to smile, but we cannot
deny they are logical. Why should
we make fish of the Japanese and flesh
of the Chinese ?-Sacramento Union.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-17
Will They?

Missouri railroads show profit I'M
der the 2-cent fare law. Will they be
compelled to give the money back IL
the law is nconstitutional?-Ch
News.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-17
Hare Restorer Wanted

Missouri rabbits are said to be SO
numerous and cheap they sell at 1
cent apiece. Wonder what has become
of the Belgian hares that once sold at
such fabulous prices ?-Nashville Ban
ner.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-17
Sabbstarianism

In Texas recently a lynching which
had been set for Sunday was post
poned so as to not desecrate the Sab
bath.-Newport News.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-17

Los Angeles. Best city in the west,
Don't worry. Watch us grow.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-17
The Public Letter Box

inin ded for publication must be
ASST
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-17
Generous Returns

When a girl is told that she has a
fortune in her voice she goes home
and declares dividends for the benefit
of the neighbors. News.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-17

The way is cleared for Greater Los
Angeles.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-17

Pink socks have trampled all over the
machine.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-17

Consolidation is coming nearer every
day.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-01
CERvERA AS SEEN Ar SANTIAGO
How the Spanish Commander APP
peared and In
Defeat.

Tn a tribute to the life work of Admiral
Cervera of Spain, George e. Graham, cor
respondent with the American fleet block
aiding Santiago, thus recalls the appearance
of the Spanish commander before and after
the disastrous defeat Of July 3, 1895:
! saw him first through my binoculars
from the forward bridge of the Brooklyn.
where ! rushed when the signal was made,
THE enemy is escaping" His beautiful
ship, the Maria Teresa, painted black with
e gold and yellow crest Of Spain on its
bow, looked as If it had been newly var
nished for the occasion. Above It floated
the great ensigns of Spain, flags OF double
silk with heavy bullion embroidery. as If
It were coming out to, a feast instead of a
fight. As It turned it's PROV west, I saw
him for a second on the forward bridge.
IN his immaculate white. with his binocu-
lars glued to his eyes, taking a look at the
opening between the Brooklyn and the
Iowa. where the Massachusetts, should
have been, but which position II had left
to go dow for coal. Then the shells began
to hit his ship, and. as they exploded, he
was covered In a mass Of dense smoke. I
saw him no more during the fight.
I saw the old admiral the next day
aboard the Harvard. a prisoner of war. and
waiting TO be taken to Annapolis. ! went
aboard the Harvard with Commodore
Schley.
His short. rather pathetic figure, with a
white, almost womanike skin. not at all
of the Spanish hue, and with clear. bright
eyes swapping from under heavy eyebrows,
was clad in an iIl-fitting pair of blue
toousers which some officer on the Glou-
cester had contributes to cover his naked
ness. for when he was picked out OF the
water he simply had on his underwear. A
loose black, alpaca coat, which somebody
else had given, a straw hat a size Or two
too large for him, and a pair OF white
canvas 'sneaks." IKE the ordinary sailor
wears. made up his attire. with all this
ludicrous dress. ne was sill dignified in
looks and action when re rose to greet
Commodore schley. and the two conversed
in the purest Castilian. the defeated ad-
,miral smiling with joy over the fact that
schley could speak his native language
volubly. When they had finished. / sat
down alongside and talked with him. He
spoke fairly good English, and told me
frankly that he did not expect to defeat
the American fleet when he came out He
said, in rather low voice, II was ordered
out. My government ordered me to come
out, and l obeyed. I knew your force was
superior, but I hoped TO get one OF two OF
our ships away. Unfortunately, your
Brooklyn and your Oregon were too fast
for us, and my ships did not seem to be
able To reach their accredited speed. But
il Is the fortunes of war he said YEARLY.
You have great sailors and great gunner
and great ships. and you are entitled to all
that comes from the victory. l shall go
back TO SPAIN And then he added, with a
little note OF doubt In his voice, Il hope
my people will believe l did my best lie
held cut his hand. and the interview was
over.