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Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-09
NO HARM DONE

A LTHOUGH the rainfall has beaten
II all records and, to date, is greater
- than the total for fifteen COM
pIete seasons out of the thirty included
in the records of Los Angeles weather
bureau, citrus growers and shippers re-
port that the fruit has not been injured
in the slightest degree. In fact, it ap-
pears to be in fine condition and the
townfall which has turned rivulets into
floods and has disturbed railroad traffic
has increased the prosperity Of ranch
ers and fruitmen.
Citizens have observed we have had
considerable weather of a decidedly
strenuous kind. Indeed, there are
many boys and girls in Los Angeles
who never in all their born days" saw
''~uch a wetness." At the same time.
far more good than harm has been
done.
In view of some of the circumstances.
h-wever, perhaps we may be pardoned
for reviving a famous old story. When
plain Scotch folk are overwhelmed with
hospitality or kindness they have a
habit of saying in mild reproof CD of
the generosity, That's perfeck redeek-
lus a'thegither.' Americans and Eng
lish people would say, You are gem
erous to fault" or "You overwheIm
us with Kindness or something to that
effect. On a Sunday after a long
drought a Scottish minister prayed
fervently for rain. A shower began to
fall, as if in answer to his eloquent
petitions
I'VE thank thee. Oh, Lord, for thy
kindness" said the delighted minister.
The rain increased in volume. 1t be-
came downpour. The thunder began
to peal. The lightning flashed Still
the good minister kept up his express
sions of gratitude. I'VE thank thee, oh,
Lord, we do most heartily thank
At this instant there was a tremendous
below Of thunder and lightning bolt
wrecked the church steeple. I'VE thank
thee, we thank thee,' cried the un-
daunted minister, 1--WE th'-Oh, Lord,
this is perfeck redeeklus a'thegither"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-09
DEMAGOGUES

TN COMMON with every person of
good sense, The Herald is unspeak-
II ably disgusted at the demagogic
tactics of those members of the state
legislature who are endeavoring to Sc
cure a little cheap notoriety by cham
pioning the anti-Japanese legislation
now before that body
The Herald is unaIterably opposed to
the entrance of the Asiatic into the in
dustrial life of the nation. However.
we recognize the fact that the only
peaceable and at the same time COM
plete and adequate solution of the prob
lem is to be achieved along the lines
which are being followed by the ma
tional government in dealing with this
matter.
1t is not matter for the state to
handle directly, and any effort to do so
is bound to produce complications
which will injure rather than advance
the cause which all good citizens should
aim at, to wit: The elimination of the
Asiatic as factor in the industrial
life of the country
The spectacle of Senator Perkins op-
posing the increase in the navy recon-
mended by the president and then op-
posing the policy of the president in
dealing with Japan, which policy seeks
a peaceful solution of a situation which
might, if not discreetly handled, de-
velop a phase very disastrous to the
Pacific coast, is a good illustration Of
what cheap craftsmanship may lead to
in this very dangerous and difficult
matter.
The demagogues who are making
trouble in Sacramento are of the same
stripe. They are probably the last men
who would risk their precious carcasses
in defense of their state and nation
should the antics which they are per-
forming lead to a serious clash between
Japan and this country, and yet they
are willing to jeopardize the most vital
interests of their state in order to make
little political capital for themselves.
The Herald is pleased at being able
to chronicle the fact that no member
of the legislature from this county has
loaned himself to this cheap effort of
lot of cheap demagogues to advertise
themselves.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-09
WOMAN ALSO HAS HER IDEAL,
BUT SELDOM DAREs STATE

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 5.-IEdftor
herald; Contributors from time to
lline nave expressed their opinions as to
What woman should be- That is
proper and as it should be- 1t helps MS
toward self-improvement to see our
serves as others see us. But men, stop
| ana listen! We, too, have our ideas of
what man should be. We do not ad
nire you Just because you are men.
with the re1ns of government in yO11t
| hands-caIling yourselves the stronger
sex We admire the man we think
you ought to be and not the man that
you are, alas too often!
1t is natural for a man ,to cberie1,
an IDEAL woman, and it is natural for
woman to cherish an ideal man, but
am afraid the mans ideal woman is
feanzed more frequently than the
Woman's ideal man. Why is this trii1e?
II is because men have such a high
opinion OF themselves that they do NOT
try 10 improve. They really want the
aQInlratlon of women, but they are
laDorlng under the false impression
that women admire them just because
they are big and have the power in
ther hands and have always been fell
ing women that they are smarter, with
more gray matter in their brains.
Many of us keep still and let Won
thlnk that we believe you are smarter.
while you have got the monopoly Of
power in your hands. That is the only
way we can get along under present
conditions, but, if I were a man.
would want to know the unbiased
opinion of a free woman-the real
opinion-and would not be content with
the smiles of policy.
When women are free you will then
know whether they really admire you
as you are. Then, if you want their
good opinion, you will have to make
yourselves really better. When I say
"a man" am speaking of men very
often met with, not the good excep-
tlons who are worth more than all the
others put together 1 would rather
associate with the noble characters in
books, such as Sir Galahad,
Whose strength was as the strength of ten.
Because his heart was pure
than most of the men I have seen
around business offices. But I don't
dare let them know what 1 think of
them, because 1 have to eat.
A YOUNG GIRL.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-09
RECALL WILL NOT DISGRACE,
BUT ENNoBLE LOS ANGELES

LOS ANGELES, Feb. S.-TEditor
Herald1: Signing recall will disgrace
the city abroad" The above excuse
was urged by good, worthy lover of
righteousness. He yielded and signed
after hearing a few facts and the as
surance that Los Angeles will stand
higher abroad when it is known that
officials protecting vice will not be
tolerated here. Other cities so believe.
The following shows that moral forces
are coming to their own:
In the municipal election, early in
1908, the rigid law-and-order element
in st. Paul, Mimi, was beaten. though
not badly, by the lax administration
element, which hid behind a mayoraltv
candidate of respectable character and
made virtuOus promises which deceived
some of the elect. (Judge Works can
give an experience.) Once in office,
however, pretense was thrown off and
the saloon element given the rewards
of victory in easy-going law enforce
ment.
But the Civic league appealed to
the attorney general, a stanch up
holder of the law for both big and
little, who insisted that the mayor
either enforce the law or stand i'm
peachment.
For time there was a show of
obedience, but shortly the saloon men
were dLOWeQ Iner way. Just now the
Civic league is moving again and At
torney General Young is giving it
hearty backing"
The Civic league is not disgraeing st.
Paul, but is determined to remove the
disgrace a weak, respectable" mayor
has brought on that city.
May they-our Municipal league, and
like courageous bodies in every city
be honored by hearty support and
glorious success. Redeemed cities will
glorify our civilization. SOLICITOR.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-09
DEMOCRACY

DEV. DIR. ELWOOD WORCESTER,
n, founder of the Emmanuel move
ment, in a sermon preached in st.
Johns Episcopal church, Los Angeles,
said the old idea of the ministerial life
is changing. The minister seemed to
think his whole duty was to care for
his health, read and go to the pulpit
clothed with majesty and thunder He
added, with emphasis, '"That.is getting
played out"
And it is a good thing for the people
of the United States that this is the
case. Democracy is that form Of gov
ernment in which the sovereignty Of
the state is vested in and exercised by
the people at large. The men who dis
dain high horses and walk and talk
with their fellow men will be the in
f1uential citizens of the future, because
the virtue and power of state democ-
racy and Christian democracy will
become recognized as they were
recognized in the earlier days of
Christian civilization. This republic is
founded on democratic principles, and
democratic principles and the first prin-
ciples of Americanism have a common
kinship to Christian principles.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-09
LONGBOAT

o, the poor Indian, is by no means
down and out. This fact is DEM
n onstrated by the victory of the
Onondaga Indian, Tom Longboat, over
the Englishman, Alfred Shrubb, in the
long distance race at Madison Square
garden. We believe any of the eminent
and careful authorities on Indian mat
ters 1--WE have one in Los AngeIes) will
agree that far from disappearing, the
Indians are more than ''holding their
own3 in population and achievement.
Both in the United States. and in
Canada, to say nothing of South Amer
ca, Indian blood is in the veins of
many good citizens who are not classed
or regarded as Indians.
1t is not true that the only good In
iian is dead Indian. Many good In
iians are leading Industrious, produc-
i've lives, and are a credit to their
country.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-09
HeraId'S Patriotic Work Is
Commended by Good CitizenS

! A n INFORM sympathy with all eff
| IA forts for good government pre-
vents the writer from allowing
an opportunity for a deserved compli-
ment from passing unutilized
| 1t is gratifying. to be able, therefore,
to congratulate the city of Los Angeles
on the possession of a newspaper as
wide awake and enterprising as The
| Herald has shown itself in the ex-
posture Of the use high officials are
| making of the laws and ordinances for
| the suppression of vice. The splendid
work done by The Herald would in
average unsophisticated minds pro-
! duce an impression as if such laws
are sometimes used as clubs and pis-
tolls in a deliberate 'brazen hoIdup, to
extract money for the enrichment Of
high officials from the pockets Of the
keepers and miserable habitues Of dens
| of vice.
In such minds some high officials
whose duty it is to maintain order and
Fenforce the laws of Los Angeles
might be regarded as saying to keep
ers of dens of vice: These laws are
clubs above your heads. Unless you
buy stocks to enrich US we will en-
force them against you, ruin you and
prosecute you criminally."
1t is not for this alone that many
or the best citizens of our neighbor
municipality now propose to make use
of the recall against Mayor Harper,
but because politician, who had twice
voted to give away valuable franchise
on the river bed of Los Angeles was
appointed by him against the protests
of these citizens to a position in which
he will be able to aid the machine"
In obtaining control of the $23, ,0OO, 900
owens river construction fund. 1t is
said by some that Mayor Harper was
brazen enough to admit that he made
the appointment in fulfillment Of y
campaign promise while he was a can
didate for election. But this is SO far
a statement lacking confirmation
| Surely The Herald has done patriotic
work and deserves encouragement from
all patriotic citizens-nor can it be
blamed for being proud of it's service
to the community and mentioning that
along this line lies duty of all news
papers which but few fulfill, says T. w.
| Heineman in a letter to the editor Of
the Pasadena News.
There is another duty however. rec
ognized by conscientious newspaper
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-09
LET US HAVE JUSTICE, BUT
CAN SUFFRAGE OBTAIN 1T?

LOS ANGELES. Feb. S-[Editor
Herald: at would be better for the
race" says Marion Martin, "if she
(woman) were canonized less and given
common justice. Unquestionably cor
rect. And I will add that it would be
infinitely better for the race if the
workingman were canonized 1ess-less
patted on the back by politicians-and
given common justice
Does the ballot, which Marion Mar
tin and her colleagues are so keenly
anxious for, mean justice? That is the
real question that must sooner or later
be faced.
/, for one, answer unhesitatingly that
it does not mean justice and does not
carry with it the possibility of OBJ
tanning justice.
Twist the matter which way you
will, the ballot is simply device for
winning what is called a "bloodless
victory at the polls'' That is to say,
it is the present method of warfare,
whereby the triumphant majority
brings the minority to it's feet in abso-
lutte subsection. 1t is essentially the
modern method of obtaining rule. 1t
has nothing whatever to do with jus
tice. 1t is simply a somewhat more
civilized manner of carrying on war.
Long ago 1 put it up to Marion Mar
tin that as a scientific man I made
point of proving the truth of theories
by reSults-the method used in the
every day affairs of life. I said that
this test. applied to the present condi-
tion Of labor in this country showed
conclusively that the ballot had been
perfectly powerless to stop the on
ward march of monopoly, which now
has the entire country by the throat
and the workingman at its mercy. She
never was able to meet that statement,
and there is nobody who can. 1t is a
great big, indisputable fact
What is wanted is not more battles
at the polls for the purpose of bringing
subsection, but a general understand
ing that freedom from oppressive rule
whether it be that of a czar a poll
tician or q triumphant majority-is the
first step toward attaining that COM
mon justice for which, doubtless, Ma
rion Martin longs.
Il say that no man is good enough
to govern another man without thai
other mans consent" said Abraham
Lincoln. Will Marion Martin pretend
that political battles, whether waged
by men or women, have any other aim
than that of governing other people
without their consent? T. K. G..
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-09

Los Angeles Bar association has in
dorsed the report of the San Francisco
Bar association, asking the legislature
to enact into law the Denman bill for
the removal of the selection of judges
from partisan politics. The measure
is a recognition of the ethics and the
high standards of one of the greatest
of all professions. Ability and expe-
rience. not politics and pull, determine
a mans fitness to serve his fellow citi-
zens in an important and responsible
judicial capacity.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-09
CONSIDERS IDEAS MESSAGES
FROM INFINITE INTELLIGENCE

Los ANGELES, Feb. 5.-[Editor
HeraIdl: Mr.. Severance declares 1--WE
never had an idea, and never will have
while in a physical body that did not
reach the mind through the physical
senses" This is pure empiricism.
To begin with, not one of our senses
can be depended on to convey ac-
curate intelligence Of facts. They are
deceivers ever. No two individuals
ever see, hear, smell, taste or feel
things alike; because the sense of be-
ing differs. Mr.. Severance never saw,
heard, felt, tasted or smelled what he
calls the mind, and therefore cannot
tell its location, though, according to
belief, it is simply the aggregate of
sense qualities, or the sum total of their
activity.
senses that the world is round, because
they are non-intelligent, but reason,
which is intelligent activity, is readily
convinced, though the senses testify
negatively. We do not reason with
any one or several of our senses. One
can become so absorbed in contempla-
tion that we become oblivious to their
presence and consciousness merges
with the immaterial
Ideas are mental messages which
come to the passive receptivity (Mr.
S. would term it receptive passivity)
of man from the great infinite intelli-
gence; but when not passive, but self
willed a la materialist, error results
because personality, or self, or sense
Consciousness, dominates.
Quoting Henry George: Unto the
mind (realization) of one came the
thought that harnessed steam for the
service of mankind to the inner ear of
another was whispered the secret that
compels the lightning to bear a mes
sage around the world
Mind is God, the supersensitive, in
finite, ever-present intelligence. and
there is no other. r. N.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-09

The number Of claimants to the
honor Of having saved Lincoln from
first inauguration is being increased
daily. Now, WE were we'll acquainted
with the only genuine first man to find
bomb in the Inauguration train and
rush with it into a crowd at wayside
station, which, the crowd and the sta
ton, would have been blown to smith
Greens if the bomb had not failed to
explode. And talking of the word
smithereens reminds US that the hero's
name was Smith.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-09

Utah Elks now visiting Los Angeles
are reminded respectfully that our
macintosh and umbrella weather fit
is about to be succeeded by a spell Of
that inimitable sunshine which can
only be found in California. Thanks to
our lucky stars, we are not in the
position of the little Caledohian of
whom an English tourist inquired,
savagely, Sonny, does it ALWAYS
rain in this sulphureously damp coun-
try?'' The urchin replied, meekly and
memorably, NAV, sur-r-r. Sometimes
it snaws."
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-09
AT THE THEATERs

AUDITORIUM-"LittIe Red Riding Hood.
MASON-"The Red MILL"
BELASCO-"A Stranger in New York"
MAJESTIC-"Babes in Toyland."
BURBANK-"Faust."
ORPHE
GRAND-"The Girl from Paris"
Los ANGELES-Vaudeville.
FISCHERS-Vaudeville.
EMPIRE-Vaudeville.
UNIQUE-"The Land of Tar and Tartar"
WALkER-VaudeViIle.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-09

According to the New York commits
sioner of charities, most of the 100000
bread-line men of that city are ''unde-
serving" Well, what is he going to do
about it? What disposition does he
propose should be made of 100000 un-
deserving citizens who cumber the
ground of Manhattan? Are they to be
hanged, burned. drowned, dynamited,
or shot? Civilization has an easy way
of repudiating its responsibilities,
hasn't it?
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-09
LincoIn's Genius

He had the genius to cope with the
greatest problem the Anglo-Sa race
has ever faced, and he had a heart
that solved it to the satisfaction of all
the ages. So great and so simple, he
will live forever in song and story, and
though at the head of all the armies of
his country, he will be loved most for
his gentleness and his desire for peace
Memphis News Scimitar.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-09
Far and Wide
Jersey SaIivators

There is an ordinance prohibiting
splitting in public places, violations of
which are punishable with fines. A
strict enforcement of this measure
would in all likelihood compel the
splitting hog to improve his manners
by abandoning his disgusting habit.
The arrest and punishment of few
offenders would no doubt have the eff
feet of deterring others from violating
this ordinance.-Jersey City Journal.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-09
The State Press
Champion of constabIes

The bill introduced into the legis-
lature to abolish the office of constable
and supply the places of those officials
with deputy sheriffs, is another effort
to centralize authority, and an absurd
proposition-too absurd to be seriously
considered by sensible law Makers
Arbuckle Planter.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-09

A Los Angeles newsboy is about to
travel around the world on his one
leg and his nerve" His nerve will
doubtless carry him through. If a
man had as many legs as a centipede,
and lacked nerve withal, his legs would
avail him nothing.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-09

Plenty of names for the recall, thanks
to the industry of canvassers and the
willing zeal of good citizens. Now for
the work that will make the recall an
effective measure for the protection Of
the city of Los Angeles from The
Spoilers.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-09
The rennsyIvaniaise

Awakei We sons of Pennsylvania,
To your ignominious shamel
Remove the rust, and stain, and tarnish
From that once noble name
For within your portals honored of old
With crowning events-events of gold
In the history Of our nations
Have entered the wolves in their pet disguise
Who have schemes and plots to blind your
eyes,
Have disgraced the greatest state under the
skies,
The state of Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia North American.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-09
Club Members Proposeo

Why not elect by acclamation to
membership in the Ananias club the
Pullman official who says the upper
berth is really the most desirable and
the Pullman official who says that none
but selfish persons tip the porter?-
Louisville Courier-Journal
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-09
Riaht Ideas

Right ideas backed by persistence and
promulgated at psychological moments,
will gain foothold and become a great
force for good, no matter how deter
mined may be the pposition.-Detroit
News.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-09
They Build for keens

When the people of the United States
learn to build houses as Europeans do
life will be easier for the firemen, in
surance companies will not be in con-
slant state of terror and fewer men
will be needed to carry on the under
taking business.-San Jose Mercury.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-09
Practice Fat Man Stunts

What the Gridiron club will do for
, fun and strenuosity now that the
Roosevelt administration is drawing to
a close is a conjecture not easily solved
Fresno Herald.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-09

Superb pink socks weather. Up
turned trousers revealed them clothing
the manly legs of many of our best
citizens.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-09
Surplus Swollen

The fact that the Pullman company's
surplus is in the neighborhood of $780,
OO0,O00 looks suspiciously like the por-
ters were being required to return the
tips.-AtIanta Georgian.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-09
Three Consummations

Good roads, improved waterways and
protected forests are three of the con-
surpmations ''devoutedly to be wished"
at the hands of the incoming adminis-
tration.-St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-09

Just before Hercules started in to
clean the Augean stables he put on
fine, serviceable pair of pink socks.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-09

President Roosevelt took long
horseback ride in a snowstorm. Under
such conditions most people would pre-
fer a sleigh ride.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-09
Between Two Eruntions

Southern California is very tranquil
considering that Mount Colima, to the
south of 1t, and Grove L. Johnson, to
the north of it, are still in eruption
Pasadena Star.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-09
The Public Letter Box

b intended accompanied
ns but
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-09

If Lincoln were in Los Angeles to-
day he would be member of the
Pink Socks brigade.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-09
ChurIish

Kings county wants 200 square miles
Of Fresno county territory. And Fresno
doesn't want to give it up How un-
ghborly.-BakersfieId Californian,
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-09
Livery Trade

It is wonderful to think that surgical
science is making it possible for a man
with an unsatisfactory liver to trade it
on for a better one.-San Luis Obispo
Breeze.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-09
Political Duty

The people who fail to perform their
political duty should not complain at
the kind of government they get in
city, county or state.-Oakland En-
quirer.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-09
Passing the Hat

And the trombone's loud blare,
And the trumpets fierce air,
Gave proof, at the end, that the hat was
still there.
Santa Barbara Press. .
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-09
Waiting at the pooI

The senate is lettering on the door
steps of the Ananias club house.
Merced Sun.