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Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-20
HENEY's VICTORY

N SPITE the fact that the most
Virulent and INSCRIPTIONS political
n interests and the allied forces of
graft were arrayed against him, Fran
els ]. Heney WON the Democratic
nomination for district attorney at the
San Francisco primary election, and
the frantic attempts made to belittle
this victory only serve to emphasize
the fact that it WAS a victory, and a
big one. The belated, Intellectual
and malicious revival of the Tawney
story merely brought forth more of
the same diabolical mendacity that
marked it when it first insulted public
intelligence, while it did not and cannot
harm Mr. Heney or interfere with his
future prospects.
The forces represented by the lead
ing morning Republican daily paper
OF Southern California, in hand and
glove alliance with union labor, tried
every means known to shrewd and ex-
perienced political campaigners to de-
feat Mr.. Heney. That gentleman was
absent from the city. had made no per-
sonal canvass, and no special campaign
had been made in his behalf As the
saying goes, 1.-THE odds were all against
him." and heavily against him.
The name of Fickert, Union Labor
and Republican candidate for district
attorney, was the only one placed on
the ballot, but the name of Heney was
written In by enough voters to place
him in nomination as the Democratic
candidate for district attorney, and as
the Democratic candidate he will be
elected.
The Democratic party in San Fran
cisco deserves most hearty congratu-
lations from all square dealing Ameri-
cans on the earnest determination of
the voters who refused to be disheart-
ened. discouraged, bluffed or buldozed,
and WROTE HENEY INTO NOMIN-
ALTON.
And by Mr. Heney's success, and the
representation which the decent citi-
zens of san Francisco thereby have on
the ticket, the primary system has been
most triumphantly justified. The good
citizens who wanted to nominate Mr.
Heney did nominate him. They gained
their point. They whipped the opposi-
tion, which consists of choice mix
ture of machine Republicans and re-
vengeful grafters. Mr.. Heney, in his
fight for an office for which he has
shown himself to be pre-eminently
well qualifed-the man of all men for
the place-will have the sympathy of
all good Americans, who congratulate
him heartily on his first victory, which.
we believe, will have a logical sequel
in an overwhelming victory at the
polls.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-20
TRUST LOOT

Il N two years John D. Rockefeller.
without working in the sweat of
Il his brow and without even the eX-
penditure of much thought force,
gained nearly $50, 900, OOO The financial
processes by which this result was
achieved are legitimate. They illus
trate to a nicely the truth of the Bib
lical saying, Unto him that hath shall
be given" or, in more modern phrase,
Them as has, gifts"
The enormous increase in Rookie
feIlers wealth is due to an increase in
the value of the Standard Oil stock,
and we think we are stating the mat
ter as plainly as language can state
1t perhaps more plainly than it has
ever been stated before-when we say
rise in the price of Standard Oil
stock simply means a rise in the
chance to participate in the Standard
Oil profits The stock does not repre-
sent profit. It represents a chance to
share in earnings; and so sure are
spectators that Standard Oil profits
will exceed greatly the par value of the
stock they are willing to pay excessive
prices for the shares. and still are GER
tain they will make money by the
transaction.
Meanwhile, not through industrial
earnings, but through the anxiety of
his fellow citizens to share in the
profits of his trust business, John D.
piles up an unearned fortune of some
$50 OOO,0 900.
Come, now, is this a square deal to
the public? Is it IN accordance with
the first principles of Americanism?
Some of the people are willing to pay
old John D. Rockefeller S0,OOO,00O for
an opportunity to share in the loot his
iniquitous trust will wiring from all of
the people!
FINE BUSINESS!
And the star spanglcd Banner in triumph still
waves
But the Patriot Fathers turn Ger in their
graves.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-20
CATECHISM FOR THREE

Z OS ANGELES HERALD has ad-
dressed some pointed questions 20
~ the Solid Three members of the
board of supervisors. The Solid Three
have not answered these questions,
They won't, because they can't with
out either handling the truth careless
Iy or rebuking themselves. a man
cannot condemn his official conduct
without condemning himself, and the
Solid Three as honest citizens, could
not fail to condemn their conduct as
officials. Therefore, to be candid, we
do not think the three will make any
replies to The Herald catechism:
Do you think you are giving the pub
lie a square deal?
Is your general course Of conduct
calculated to inspire public confidence
or to arouse suspicion?
Is your past official history-and es-
pecially that of Mr.. Tus Eldrldge--
such as to make the people trust you
for your official probitys sake?
Do you care less for public criticism
and reprobation than for the personal
gains of the day
Are you opportunists in office?
Are your actions and sayings such
as to make the public believe you are
fit stewards of a huge fortune pledged
for a most important public undertake
ing?
Are you public fnanciers or private
hnanciers?
That's all for the present.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-20
DEMOCRATIC TITLES

N CONFORMITY with the new
British policy, titles for merit
- are being handed out lavishly. and
1t begins to look as If noblemen and
titled personages might in the course
of a few years be in the majority IN
the United Kingdom. Among the gem
tlemen who now must be addressed as
a Sir is Henry w. Lucy, the man
who for years covered" parliament for
London Punch. Whatever may be said
of Mr.-beg pardon, Sir Henry-Lucy's
efforts to be funny from an American
viewpoint, he certainly furnished a We
hicle for keeping the nation we'll post
ed on parliamentary affairs, an equiv
alent OF which is lacking in the United
States. AS many a true word may be
spoken in jest that could not well be
uttered in earnest, Lucy's task of per-
sistently "joshing" parliament had ex-
cellent results.
In the United States we take our
law makers too seriously, and do not
keep ourselves we'll informed on "the
daily run" of congressional business
When big measures come up, they are
covered more or less fully, but good
lively, readable, understandable de-
scriptive reporting of the proceedings
in congress is sadly lacking. We should
have Lucy in the United States.
Another man who has been picked
out for governmental honor and now
sports a handle to his name is a
school teacher James Henry Yoxall,
secretary of the National Union of
Teachers. Sir James is a member of
parliament, as in Great Britain some
professional men who know nothing
about politics are sent to parliament.
Their first business is to look after the
interests of their constituents, but the
constituents understand very we'll that
their member will also look out for the
interests of the organization with
which he is connected, Several editors,
a professor of Greek, and Or. r. J.
Campbell, the blind head of the Royal
Normal College for the Blind, are
among others honored and titled. The
list is a long one, and there IS not a
moneyed man or a "pedigreed person"
on it. 1t represents triumphant DemOc-
racy and triumphant Brains.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-20

NAN FRANCISCO possesses natural
~ advantages for growth a hundred
~ times better than those Of Los
Angeles. with it's Incompatible mar
hon, and its immense tributary agricul-
+,,rol and mining territory, 1t should
,.eI,oain for ali time the greatest city on
tbe Pacific coast But there are unmis-
tnt,abie ~ signs that even Los Angeles,
but be ta Yesterday D5s S little town, is going to
inad HuI the the city by the Golden Gate a
nioea lGou RAJ race for Supremacy. 1t is the
united spirit of loyalty, the optimism
and the hustlng ambition OF the south
ern city that will count IN tmis An@e. IaUe,
Il Ias nc ond San pedro, assured by Thurs
6av's iI9 Sc election, will vastly extend the
first named city's commercial oppor-
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-20
FoRSITAN

Labor for love; thy labor shall be vain.
Conquer it; God shall laugh and feed thee
dust.
Deserve 1t; thou shalt clasp broken trust,
Learning a wise unfaith. For joy or pain
Love falleth wantonly, as falls the rain
Alike upon the Just and the unjust.
Take all unclean that lieth to thine hand
There is no shame but wherewith Love
May be.
BE pure-thou fool what shall it profit thee?
Thine uttermost endeavor may command
Upon the short a grain the less Of sand,
A drop the more of water in the sea-
Because the heart of Love is hidden higher
Than ever poet sang prophet saw,
Beyond all dream of glory and Of awe
The very holiness OF thy desire
Shall blind thee TO the good within the fire,
And hold thee from the best. This is the
law.
Therefore deserve: give wholly; do no i'll;
Labor and overcome. So the one kiss
May overflow a greater soul with bliss
More curously sought; or, If Chance will,
Thou shalt, remembering old beauty, still
Worthily suffer, knowing what Love Is.
Brian Hooker, in the Forum.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-20
Los Angeles Goes Ahead
While Frisco Stands Still

tunities; and while San Francisco, di-
vided into clashing classes and fac
tions, is practically standing still, Los
Angeles is sweeping on to a wonderful
future. Natural handicaps have been
and are being overcome by the indom-
liable courage and progressiveness of
the southern people, whose tremendous
confidence in their ability to do things
challenges the admiration of the world.
Now that a free harbor has been Sc
cured, watch Los Angeles reach out for
foreign trade-an ocean commerce-in
direct competition with San Francisco.
It is in this respect that the latter city,
with it's splendid harbor, should be un-
assailable, but with energies misdirect-
ed to local contentious it Is fatally han
dicapped in the race.-Daily Tulare
Register
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-20

Complaints are made that empty
street cars rushed at express speed to
the barns menace the lives of citizens
1t is also true that some motormen
toward the end of a long run leave
their stools and settle down in the
passenger seats. Doubtless the men are
tired and deserve sympathy. At the
same time any motorman, who under
any circumstances deserts his post,
even for a minute, takes a chance and
compels his reluctant passengers to
share in that Chance"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-20

Will the pachydermatous heloderm
who insists on burdening the United
States mail with anonymous letters to
the editor kindly withdraw into his
subterranean tunnel and hibernate for
the rest Of his unnatural and plaguey
life? Sometimes he scrawls in pencil;
sometimes he splotches in ink. but he
is always the same old nameless poly
syllable, and unfit for publication.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-20
The State Press
Good Citizens

1t is necessary that nation should
have good men and good women. With
out them there can be neither good
government nor good society. Justice
would be lacking, private property
would not be secure, personal rights
would not be respected and there
would be no joy of living.-San Jose
Mercury Herald
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-20

Some suburban districts overlooked
in the Greater Los Angeles elections
are clamoring for annexation. Mark
how popular the Los Angeles fold is.
It speaks volumes for the magic Of
our citys name, which, both in the
United States and in foreign lands, is
"one to conjure with"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-20
Legendary Decoration

France is not slow to honor the men
who are forwarding the conquest of the
air, and Oryille and Wilbur Wright, the
American aeroplanists, and Henri Far
nam, the European aeronaut, have
been decorated with. the cross of the
Legion of Honor for their achieve
ments in aviation.-Oakland Enquirer.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-20
Pirates Are Strong

Taking the Pirates as a whole there
is not, at present, a stronger team in
California-and the next six weeks give
promise of being the most successful in
baseball ever witnessed in the valley.
For the moment, at least, the Visalia
fans are delighted and enthusiastic
NiSalia Times
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-20

There are now 100 Good Government
clubs in Los Angeles. And in Greater
Los Angeles good government such as
has been exemplihed by the Alexander
administration will be a permanent
policy.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-20
The HumOriStS
Very Adantahle

Dodd-The motor is a great institu-
tion.
Todd-For instance?
Dodd-You can sit up in it as you
pass a friend, and crawl under it when
a creditor comes in sight.-Kansas City
Journal
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-20
AT THE THEATERS

AUDITORIUM-Dark.
BELAsCO-"A Royal Family"
BURBANK--"Jack Straw"
GRAND-"The DEVILS Mine"
MASON-"The Climax"
ORPHEUM-VaudeyIlIe
Los ANGELES-Vaudeville
UNIQUE-Vaudeville and musical comedy
FISCHERS-Burlesque.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-20

What in any European country
would be called a civil war is raging at
Pittsburg, where in one of the battles
between mounted police and strikers
no fewer than 800 shots were fired No
one but a hyper-optimist would mis-
take turbulence for contentment and
There's something seri-
ously wrong at Pittsburg.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-20
Far and Wide
His Majesty Joe

Why should there be any "aping roy y-
o1tv' in furnishing an automobile Tor
"Uncle Joe" Cannon? He has for years
been king of the house. The only Won
der is that he is not asked to accept
an aeroplane, but that might have
sinister suggestion that another man
is after his job.-Pittsburg Dlspatch'
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-20
Frick's Hand

Pittsburg must shudder sigh of re-
lief when it thinks of the kind OF a
building Fl. c. Frick might nave put
Iuckv ioint.-Washingt Post.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-20

A comet is on it's way to the earth
Astronomers say there is not the
slightest occasion for anxiety The
chauffeur knows his business and there
will be no collisions.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-20
Send II P. D. Q.

"Now ! tell you we are going to
have four years of the greatest pros
perity and industrial development that
this country has ever seen. There
will be an abundance of investment
after the passage of the tariff act
San Luis Obspo Tribune.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-20
Restricted Angling

"What did people do on the ark to
pass the time, mammaW
! "Why-why-oh, they fished, dear"
"But, mamma, they only had two
ms"-Louisville Herald.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-20
Mo Kick COMING

what do you think of Rossevelts
shooting those monkey in Africa?"
you ought to be glad that he never
went cunning for the monkeys in this
country. y."-Houston Post.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-20

Wellman is sailing to the North Pole
in an airship. Since the airship is
practicable, the discovery of the North
Pole is only a matter of time and eff
fort. With airships the difficulties in
the way, which consist mainly of ice
hummocks, are no longer insuperable.
Barring accidents to his airship ma
chinery Wellman will reach the pole.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-20
California Wealth

TIL value of petroleum produced in
California during the past fiscal year
is placed at $26,O00 900 while the gold
mines in the state returned $17OOO,000
Petroleum is king; but gold is very
good prince.-Santa Barbara Press.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-20
Couldn't Stop Him

Blox-Newpop Is a great boaster.
Knox-That's what. Why, only yes
terday he was boasting about how loud
his baby can cry.-Loulsville Courier
Journal.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-20
SUCCESS Ahead

The close OF the special tariff ses-
sion of congress leaves the Demo-
Gratis with greater hope of success in
the next election than they have cher
ished at any time in the last twelve
Years.-Sutter Independent.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-20
Robbie's Thought

"You know we are taught to love our
enemies, Robbie"
"Well, just wish we could teach the
MA"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-20
Africa Civilized

Nothing advances civilization so fast
as a railroad. With the completion of
the Cape to Cairo railroad, the sub
iugation of Africa is to all intents and
purposes an accomplished fact.-Hum-
hold Times,
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-20
Twain's Main Vein

Mark Twain may have eAbacco
heart but there doesn't seem to be
anything the matter with his humor-
Gus vein.-Indianapolis News.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-20
Protected but Free

We note by the new tariff bill that
divvy- -divvy is still on the free list
Fresno Republican.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-20
Rah! Rah! Rah

'Rah for old prosperity!
'Rah for Tulare county!
'Rah for Visalia lia!-Visalia Times.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-20
Nothing in 1t

A lot Of stuff that the press puts out
Comes under the head of "torrid STUFF;
The cold expression" of the Boston girl
Is just a deluson and snare.
Boston Herald.
OF course, you will have TO take up FOR her,
And argue her cause in rhymed device
But in spite of her poet we're bound to infer
That the Boston girl is a chunk Of ice
Birmingham Age-Herald.
A chunk of ice! Is it so indeed?
Your designation leaves Kipling-where? :?
Who was It he had in mind when he
Wrote rag and bone and hank Of hair?"
Houston Post.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-20
CLEAR, CRISP AND CLEAN

Population of Los Angeles 315.9s5
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-20

On all matters pertaining to advertising
address Charles r. Gates. advertising man
sger.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-03-12
HERSCHEL HoGG AT LARGE.
Negro Prisoners Give Their Story
of Plan.

Dresden, Tenn, March S.-The self
confessed Nightrider is either genius
at planning Jail deliveries or several of
the negroes in Jail here are equally in
genious at manufacturing explanations
of the attempted escape Saturday night.
For some time Hogg has shown con-
siderableanxiety as to how matters stood
in Obion. His father and mother live
there, and he wanted to go back to his
relatives and friends. Hurley Mosely,
the negro who played star role Satur-
day night, was placed in Jail two weeks
ago for stealing chickens.
Geo. Stark, a negro charged with muir
der, admitted to-day partial implication
in the plan to effect jail delivery.
When the razor with which Mosely later
stabbed Sheriff Brasfeld was missed, it
was thought to be in possession of Stark,
but he denied having it.
1t was afterwards ascertained that
Herschel Hogg cautioned Stark to not
give up the razor; that there is going
to be hell raised tonight, and the razor
will be needed.
Sheriff Brasfeld's injury gives prom
Use of speedy recovery, but the negro's
wounded hand is serious, some time
having elapsed before he would allow it
to be treated.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-03-12
TO DRAIN SWAMP LANDS
West Tennessee To Be Made Fit For
Cultivation.

Washington, March s. Congressman
Finis J. Garrett is at last feeling com
pensated for an important object of in
terest to the whole OF West Tennessee
for which he has been working in and
out of season since he came to Con-
gress.
1t is survey by the Government OF
the swamp lands Of West Tennessee,
embracing the Reelfoot Lake region,
which is to be the subject of confer
ence at Memphis on Monday between
Director George o. Smith and his as
sistant, Van HI. Manning, of the geo.
logical survey, and Chancellor John s.
Cooper, of Trenton.
A typographical and drainage survey
is contemplated in case the present
plans are carried out, Congressman
Garrett has assurance of the co-opera-
ton of the United States Geological Sur
vey, especially with reference to drain
age if the State will lend its hand, as
Arkansas, Louisiana and Missouri have
done. 1t is estimated that more than
million acres of West Tennessee lands
are redeemable by drainage, with refer
ence to which the surveys are to be
made.
The conference will be had with
Chancellor Cooper because of the fact
that he has given the drainage question
years of study and is exceptionally well
informed as to conditions and necessi-
ties, r. HI. WATKINS.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-03-12
NEWS NOTES.

The new tariff has been tentatively
completed by Republican members OF
the House Ways and Means Committee
and the tariff trainers are now devoting
their attention to discussing proposed
provisions for additional revenue.
United States District Attorney Keal-
ing at Indianapolis has resigned rather
than participate in the efforts of the
Department of Justice to bring Delavan
Smith and Joseph Pulitzer to Washing
ton to stand trial in connection with pub
LEGATIONS concerning the Panama canal.
Former President Roosevelt has an
nounced that he will sail March 90 from
New York for Africa. He spent his
first day as private citizen quietly at
his home at Oyster Bay and took a long
walk in the woods Mr. Roosevelt said
he had received hundreds of letters and
kilograms and regretted that he would
be unable to answer them.
Mrs. Taft has begun making changes
at the White House. The steward has
been succeeded by woman housekeep-
| er and the officer in uniform at the door
has been replaced by a liveried footman.
Mr.. Taft's long public career has given
Mrs. Taft ample experience to qualify
her for her management of the social
| life of the executive mansion.
| Many Senators are considering the
ACCESSIBILITY of undertaking at the special
session legislation other than framing a
tariff bill. 1t is pointed out that there
will be nothing for the Senate to do I'M
til the House bill is sent over and the
postal savings bank bill, the census bill
and other measures may be taken up.
When Congress adjourned last week
optimism regarding tariff revision was
quite generally expressed in the predic-
ton that special tariff session called
for March Is would be finished by June
l.. Nevertheless, veterans Of tariff cam
paigns realize that there is much to be
said on the subject of hides and wool
and beet sugar, to say nothing of lum-
Der and STEEL The House Committee
on Ways and Means has in hand the
tentative" revision measure which will
be presented to the House, but the in
term between the Congresses will be
occupied nevertheless by active cam
paigns on the part of the many interests
| ipvolvad
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-03-12
STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS
To Meet in Nashville For First Time
This Week.

The three State Election Boards pro-
vided for in the acts recently passed by
the Tennessee General Assembly will
meet in Nashville during the present
week for organization and the transac-
ton of the initial business entrusted to
them.
The State Board of Election Commits
sioners, to which is delegated the author
ity of appointing the ninety-six County
Election Boards throughout the State,
met in the parlors of the Maxwell House
on Wednesday; March 10. This board
is composed of Hon. l. B. Tigrett, Dem
ocrat, of Madison County; Judge S. NJ
Young, Democrat, of Smith County,
and Hon. James Maynard, Republican,
of Knox County.
The Democratic and Republican State
Boards of Primary Election Commits
sioners met at the Maxwell House on
Thursday, March IL, for organization
and other business. The Democratic
Primary Board is composed of Hon. 1.
w. Crabtree, of Franklin County; Judge
John B. Pitts, of Davidson County, and
Hon. o. G. Barton, of Henry County.
The Republican Primary Board is COM
posed of Mr.. J. L. Littlefeld, of Nc
Marry County; DR.. R. Q. Lillard, of
Wilson County, and Mr.. Albert Parlett,
of Sullivan County.
Much political interest will naturally
center in the meetings of these three
boards. Activity is already reported in
several counties of the State among
those who would like appointment as
county election commissioners.