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Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-12

being dictated to and refused to vote for
a man who had been convicted OF high
crime. He quoted the evidence to show
that many colored Republicans were
opposed to Smalls on account OF the
manner in which he had been nominated
and on account of his character. He ad-
mitted that Negro politicians were Re-
publicans, but declared that the great
mass of Negroes were not politicians.
In South Carolina good many wrong
full and violent acts had been committed
by Republicans when they had the
ascendency, and this had resulted in the
division of the Negro ranks and the for
nation of colored Democratic club.
The coiored Democrats had heen ostra-
cised, intimidated and overawed by col
ored Republicans, and contestant Smalls
had taken leading part in this action,
The day was past when the colored
people would go up in body like sense
less machines to record their votes as
they were told 10 do ty pc ople who
lived away from them and had not
their interests at heart. The day
had come when they were satisfied with
the people among whom they lived, the
people who were their friends, the peo-
pie to whom they always appealed in
distress.
Rowell, of Illinois, said the gentleman
from Georgia spent much time in prov
ing Smalls guilty of bribery while e
member of the State Legislature, a propo-
sition which had no more bearing on this
case than the question of whether the
moon was inhabited. 1t had been
brought in like bulldozing question for
the purpose of justifying vote to keep
the man out of seat to which he was
elected. The laws of South Carolina
we're framed for the express purpose OF
disfranchising the Republican voters Of
that State. Under those laws, there had
been a systematic effort to deny to col
ored voters the right to register and to
change their registration certificates.
The gentleman from Georgia spoke about
the intimidation of colored Democrats by
Republicans of the same race. The
Governor of South Carolina had recently
announced the paramount question in
South Carolina to be the maintenance
of Anglo. Saxon control. The paramount
question was not that the ma jority should
rule, or that every legal voter might have
his vote cast and counted, but to main
tain and preserve Anglo-Saxon control
That was the one patent fact in response
, to the talk of intimidation. Elliott hello
his seat on this floor, not by reason of ar
, election by the people, but by reason O
aneection held by the returning boart
OF South Carolina. The majority of the
: committee had gone further than the Ie
turning boards, and had thrown out two
precincts which had run the gauntlet o
, both district and State returning boards
, Rowell ridiculed the charge OF intimida
, ton upon which the majority of th'
, committee relied to throw out certain re
: turns, and cited several pertinent in
stances to prove the existence of what h
termed the lawless spirit which pre-
| vailed in certain districts. Pending fur
/ ther debate the matter went over unit
!, Monday. Adjourned.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-12

The absorption by the Pullman Palace
Car Company of the whole excursion
business will scarcely work we'll for
Southern California, and abolishes at
one blow the whole tribe of excursion
agents. This movement must be met by
renewed energy and activity in advertis-
ing this section. We shall be thrown
largely on cur own resources and we
ought to see to it that we are responsive
to this newly created situation. The at
traction of Los Angeles county, for years,
depended upon the newspapers of this
city for being made known abroad.
Hitherto, our journals have been equal
to the responsibility and there is little
danger of their falling behind now.
Every resident of Los Angeles should
make it point to increase the circula-
ton of the local press. The HERALD
will meet the demand by the issuance OF
superb number of its ILLUSTRATED AN
NUAL. We bespeak for it unprecedented
circulation.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-12
Colonel Hunt Dead.

WASHINGTON, February II. Col.
Henry j. Hunt (retired), Governor of the
Soldiers Home, died this morning in his
Goth year.
Colonel Hunt fought through the Mex
lean war, and was twice promoted for
gallantry. He was promoted to major
on May IA, 1861. and commanded the
artillery on the extreme left at the battle
of Bull Run. After successive promo
tions, he was appointed chief of the ar
tillery of the Army of the Potomac, and
On 0u.y ON ~ vO1as iSO4 was Grevet.ed MaorG
highly meritorious SERVICE" At Gettys-
burg it was General Hunt who concen-
trated the artillery fire upon Pickett's
famous division, and almost annihilated
it. He was retired as Colonel in 1885,.
and appointed Governor of the National
Soldiers Home in this city.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-12

SOME time ago the question of opening
Aurora street across the yards OF the
Southern Pacific Company to Buena
Vista street began 10 be agitated seri-
ously. After some discussion the Rail-
road Company, which has nearly a score
OF tracks across the street. offered to
bridge from San Fernando to Buena
Vista street, thus affording means of
travel between the points in question.
Yesterday the matter of accepting or re-
jecting this offer came before the Council
when seven votes were registered for the
proposition to four against it. Four
Councilmen did not vote. This vote
defeated the ordinance. 1t will come up
again, as one of those voting no, after
terwards passed reconsideration. Be-
fore another vote is taken the members
opposed to the measure would perhaps
do well to look into all the facts in the
case. 1t is a patent fact that it is inn
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-12

The enormous proportions of the Los
Angeles county delinquent tax-list is
mainly due to the fact that people can
not afford to lose the time required
under our present absurd collection sys-
tenn to pay their taxes. The taxes are
all paid at one small Office in this city.
For weeks before they become delin-
quent the rush is 30 great that man is
lucky if he can get to the counter after
waiting for six or seven hours in line.
If he lives in the country, he must come
here and lose two Or three days before
he can secure his tax receipts. His taxes
may amount to only a few dollars, and
he therefore loses more in time than
they amount to. This is all wrong. The
Legislature should make it obligatory
upon the Tax Collector to visit the out
lying townships for the purpose of re-
ceiving taxes; and the plan, provided in
the Constitution, for receiving taxes in
installments, ought also to be vitalized by
the passage of measure that would ac-
complish that important object. As it
u, tne state, county and city taxes,
all falling due about the same
time, make SO great drain
upon the money in circulation as to pro-
duce very serious stringency every
year, thus injuriously affecting business.
This could be avoided by the installment
plan, and the relief would be of great
benefit to the public. There is another
reason why the delinquent list has as
sumed such formidable proportions.
During the paper townsite craze hundreds
of farms were subdivided into town lots.
and each of these must by law be as
sessed. About one-fourth of the list.
therefore, is taken up with the assess
ments of townsite lots to unknown own
ers, the bulk of whom will remain un-
known. There should be some way de-
vised by which these townsite failures
could be relegated into acres for assess
ment purposes. It neither pays to assess
them, nor to "place them on the list"
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-12
possible to provide any means Of travel

possible to provide any means of travel
between San Fernando street and Buena
Vista at this spot excepting by some such
device as is proposed. The grade is
much too steep to permit of any other
course. Then here is the history of the
street. Some years ago, Mrs. Carabajal
made a concession to the city whereby
Buena Vista street might be reached
through her property; but, about year
ago, seemingly fearing that the city
would gain title to the land in ques-
ton through the operation Of the five
year limitation act, fenced it up. This
deprived the public of all right to use
that part of Aurora street. There the
matter rests. But the people earn
estly desire some means of reach
ing Buena Vista street at this
point. The railroads proposition
furnishes this means in a substantial
wagon bridge from San Fernando street
to Buena Vista, with footways on both
sides. The railway company will dc
this work at its own expense, and main
tain the bridge at its own expense. For
this the company asks the privilege oi
operating its tracks across the street be.
low the bridge. Now suppose this pro-
position is finally rejected, and the com
pany is ordered to keep the street unob
structed by its cars, excepting at such
times as its trains may be passing, what
will be accomplished How can the
street be made available for any pur
pose? No grade is possible by
which wagon can get to Buens
Vista street. 1t is to be remem
bered that the company own fully
two-thirds of all the frontage on Aurori
street, between San Fernando and Buen;
Vista. 1t may oppose the grading of th'
street, and thus render any grade impos
sible. Who will be injured by carrying
the plans of the Railroad Company int
practice? The general public will b.
much benefited. What are the indi
vidual interests that can in any wa.
suffer? 1t would certainly seem as
the action OF the members of the Counci
who voted against the proposition wa
not an intelligent one, so far as the par
ticular facts go.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-12
Mr.. WYATT has undertaken the exper

Mr.. WYATT has undertaken the exper-
iment of running two first-class theaters
in Los Angeles, and he has succeeded
remarkably we'll. There could not be a
greater testimony than this to the SUBJ
stantial character of our progress. OF
course, much of this success is due to the
managers ability and tact, but there are
few cities OF eighty thousand Inhabitants
in the United States where it could be
done. In addition, Los Angeles supports
a variety theater, Panorama company,
and Philharmonic Society, whose con-
certs are of tie first excellence.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-12
Chamberlain ON America.

GLASGOW, February ia reception
was given here this evening in honor of
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Chamberlain. AZ
ter some remarks on the relations be-
tween England and America, Chamber
lain said there never was time when it
was possible to recognize anything in the
shape of separate nationalists in
America. eff we should follow the
American SYSTEM" he said, 1--WE would
have to cut up the United Kingdom into
twenty or thirty bits, and award par
lament to each. This perhaps would
not be dangerous, but it certainly would
not be economical"
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-12
The British Extradition Treaty,

WASHINGTON, February lin the
Senate today, after a number of appoint
ments favorably reported by the COM
mittees, had been confirmed, the question
Of removing the Injunction of secrecy
from the proceedings in connection with
the consideration of the British extradi-
ton treaty was taken up. To this there
was considerable opposition. The mo-
tion finally prevailed, and tomorrow the
record of proceedings, covering period
OF two or three years, will be furnished
to the press.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-12
No Use for Batten berg.

BERLIN, February 1.-THE Emperor
William has officially notified Prince
Alexander Of Battenberg that he does
not desire his presence in Berlin either
in connection with the settlement of the
affairs OF his father, the late Prince
Alexander OF Hesse, or On any other bus
mess.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-12
JaDnn,s Constitution j.,

WASHINGTON, February 1.-THE Ja-
panese Minister to-day received tele-
gram from the Minister of Foreign Affairs
Of Japan, saying that the Constitution of
the Empire was proclaimed by the EN-
peror in person, this morning, amid great
enthusiasm. Mutsu communicated the
telegram to Bayard, who assured him
that the people of Japan had the best
wishes OF the Government and people of
the United States.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-12
Bled by Buuco.

BURLINGTON, Iowa, February l. 11.-Luke
Paimer, an old and respected citizen,
and brother of General John M. Palmer,
OF Illinois, was buncoed out of 5000
Saturday by a young man, who pre-
tended to be relation of bank presi-
dent OF Mr.. Palmer's acquaintance.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-12
The signal Service I'm n Rad STATE

The Signal Service i'm a Bad state.
WASHINGTON, February 1.-THE Sec
retary of War to-day transmitted to the
House a statement of the chief signal
officer Of the army, setting forth the very
unsatisfactory condition of the signal
corps and the inefficiency OF the present
Iieutenants of that corps. General Gree
ly urges the passage of reorganization
bill for the improvement of the service
generally.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-12
Third Time Of asking.

POMONA, February 1.-THE third petit
tion to the Legislature praying for the
passage of the bill for the subdivision of
Los Angeles and San Bernardino coun-
ties, has been forwarded.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-12
ROYCe.Lanslng.

On Thursday the Royce-Lansing Com
edy Company will appear at the Los An
geles Theater. Good accounts of this
new attraction come from all parts of the
southern circuit, where they have been
playing for a week.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-12
FEBRUAsY ,s. 1859.
The work of making and unmaking

The work Of making and unmaking
President Harrison's Cabinet is proceed
ing at the usual gait. Thus far, it has
beena series of dissolving views. No
sooner was any distinct picture presented,
than it disappeared. The only certain
thing about it is that James 6. Blaine
will be at it's head. Another thing, al
most certainty, is that neither Estee
nor Swift will be invited to a seat therein.
California, through her ingrained habit
of pulling down her own distinguished
citizens, will be left out in the cold, as
usual,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-12
The ssGreen Goods,, Game.

WASHINGTON, February 11.-A volumi-
nous substitute has been reported to the
Senate for the bill passed by the House
to prevent the use of mails for the pur-
pose of swindling by what is popularity
known as "the green goods game"
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-12

TONIGHT the Democrats of this city
will meet in their several precincts and
elect delegates to the Convention which
is is &c assemble on Thursday next to put g
ticket in the field for the municipal elec-
ton of the 21st instant. There are o be
no primaries this time, and this fact
makes it obligatory on all members oi
the party to be at the csucuses tonight
and take part in the deliberations. The
sort Of men sent to the convention will
determine the sort of men put on the
ticket. That will, to a very large
extent, determine the election. No
people were ever in more
Independent mood than ours at this
moment. Party ties sit very loosely on
their limbs, and they will cast them of
in moment, if there appears any neces-
sity for 80 doing. 1t is most plain to all
beholders that in the Republican ranks
the campaign is to be worked by the
"boys." The most respectable element
of that organization is to have very little
consideration. For some of the i'm
portant offices men will be put forward
who are not in politics for their health.
Honest men who want to see the laws
enforced will keep their eye on the cattle
that want to be Chief of Police,
if the g. o. p. is the winner. Morality"
has to take back seat this time. There
are thousands of Republican voters who
will not vote half the ticket that party
will put up. These will in all instances
vote for our men if they are found
worthy of public trust. There is good
deal of the same feeling in our own
party. Let us have good men.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-12
The Tariff Blll.

WASHINGTON, February 1.-THE Ways
and Means Committee will not report
the Tariff bill to the House before Thurs
day.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-12
An Act Approved.

WASHINGTON, February 1.-THE Pres
ident has approved the act to enlarge the
powers and duties of the Department OF
Agriculture.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-12
The Imperial Mourners.

PEsTH, February 1.-THE Emperor
Francis Joseph and the Empress Eliza
beth arrived here to-day, and will re-
main in Pesth two weeks.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-12
CArleton,s Last for a While.

oeAA hCsOAA's A<sSss AOA - " AAAACs
Mr.. Carleton and his company gave the
charming English comedy-opera Dorothy
last night at the Los Angeles Theater.
Miss Vincent failed to appear, an indica.
ton that she is suffering more than had
been anticip ated from her broken wrist.
Her place was taken with much success,
all things considered, by Miss Baxter.
The opera is full of fine music. Mr..
Carleton, Mr.. Taylor and Mr.. Murray all
have superb opportunities to display their
vocal qualities. Mr.. Carleton, besides what
is allotted to him in the score, favored the
audience with charming rendition of the
song, Queen of My Heart" Mr.. Muir
ray achieved q marked triumph in the
fine song, "Chanticleer Hail." The en-
sembles, too, are particularly good. The
''Tally Ho!" chorus has few parallels
in the matter of excellence among mod
ern operas. Tonight the Carletons give
Erminie, and that will be the last heard
of the company in this city for long
time. Tomorrow night the company
opens the new opera-house at Pasadena.
A special train goes from here.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-12
AMUSE MENTS.
Joe Emmet as ss Fritz - at the Grand
Opera House.

Joe Emmet as - Fritz - at the Gran d
Opera House.
Mr.. ). K. Emmett gave the initial per-
formance of his new play, Fritz, Our
Cousin German, at the Grand last night
There was, as might be expected, good
house present to receive this distinguished
artist in Los Angeles-this is his first ap-
pearance in this city. There was. of
course, very large proportion of the
audience who had seen him elsewhere,
on both sides of the Atlantic. There are
three elements in Mr.. Emmet's acting
which captivate all play-goers. One is
his perfect dialect, the other his capital
singing, and the third his dancing.
In all three things he is preeminently an
artist. The part of Fritz" gives him
the best of opportunities to display his
powers in all three lines. As of yore he
charmed the musical ear with his songs,
he fascinated the eye with his perfect
dancing, and he seemed to be in reality
q recent arrival from the Fatherland, 80
capitally did he mimic the Teuton's at
tempts to master the iDtrieacies of the
English pronunciation and vocabulary.
Mr.. Emmett is supported by company
fairly we'll fitted for their parts. He will
give Fritz all the week.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-12
The House..

WASHINGTON, February lin the
House, after some sparring as to prece-
dence in the matter of consideration on
behalf of several bills, Crisp, OF Georgia,
as question of the highest privilege,
called up the Smalls-E Elliott contested
election case, and the House by a vote
of 1876 to S5 decided to consider it.
Twenty-four Democrats, including
Thompson, of California, voted with the
Republicans in the affirmative. Crisp
then took the floor for presentation of
the case.
He proceeded to review the evidence in
the case and entered upon an argument
tending to disprove several material
claims of the contestant. He then re-
ferred to the conviction of Smalls for &C.
cepting bribe while State Senator, and
contended that the conviction had in
jured him with the colored people.
Dalzell inquired what relevancy that had
to the question of how many votes Smalls
had received at the late election. Crisp
replied that the gentleman on the Re-
publican side assumed that because there
was colored majority in a district the
majority would vote for a colored man.
He proposed to show that among the
colored people Of the district there were
some good men who rebelled against
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1889-11-13

"A few days ago a large pond.
ABOUT TWO miles from Abbeville, Ga.
sprang a leak in the bottom and dried
up. The sound of the ESCAPING water
resembled thunder. Many fish were
left behind and picked up, but most Of
them followed the lake.
The Springdale news., 1889-09-20
Trifles Light as Air.

The best hymn for candidate for otlice-..L Let's scatter seeds of kindness for our reaping by and by
 \ missionary accosted a cannibal shortly after the latter had dined on the formers wife, and tried to move him to repentance; but the hardened brute only said he was gladiator.
 Misers love their money most and wise men love their money leased.
 A printer may not heed the golden rule;a that is not much his fault. All his rules are made of brass.
 A man who does not know any thing will be sure to tell it the very first time he gets chance to be heard.
 An ordinary man will not admit to his girl that money is any considera- tion with him, but the same chap will walk twelve blocks to get rid of d nickel with hole in it.-St. Louis MagaZine
The Springdale news., 1889-09-20
A KNOCKOUT BLOW.
How an Italian Was Made to Realize the
 Error of His Ways

How an Italian Was Made to Realize the
 Error of His Ways.
 Just above the hotel there is a boot blacks stand presided over by an Italian. There are men who wear shoes, even at the sea shore, and these men must get shine at least twice per day to keep their shoes looking presentable. On the first day of his arrival, Pennsylyanian took the chair for shine, and in paying his dime and making change there was some mistake and dispute as to five cents.
 Il no heIpa-no aelpai" protested the Italian, with many shrug.
 Do you mean to swindle me out Of that nickel?'
 Il no helpai'
 "Hand over that niclle or I will take an awful revenger
 No helpa-no helpan'
 The man had three friends at the ho- tel. He told them the story, and they started up town together. When they returned each had on brand new pair of russets.
 See here, old Italy, let's figure q bit, said tho spokesman as they halt ed at the stand. Here are four Of us. That's an average of at last five shines a day for the forty days We shall be here. Two hundred shines at ten cents apiece figures up just twenty dollars. You beat us out of niel1le and lost a saw-buck. How much are you ahead?n
 And the Italian stood there with his mouth open and his hair crawling up on end, and all he could say was:
 "Wheef. Dat was one hossa on me, eh!h-Detroit Free Press.
The Springdale news., 1889-09-20
TASTING MOLASSES.
An Occupation Requiring Brain Work of
 n Most Arduous Kind.


 The professional molasses tastor is a martyr. Imagine man having to sample twenty-five or thirty grades of that sirup and then try to eat square meal. He can't eat square meal, you will say. Oh, yes, he can, is the reply. To be sure he tastes of thirty kinds of molasses in one day, but he docs not swallow q particle. This re quires practice. the abstinence from swallowing, and is the great difficulty in the beginners path. He must pro- tect his teeth. too. and therefore his masticators require careful cleansing. not alone to prevent decay, but in or der to keep his gustato. y sense per fectly natural.
 ''I have been molasses taster for several years says a Boston man, -'and l assure you mine is no easy job. There is strain that the occupation imposes, and one that many suceumb to. and therefore quit the business. The tongue being very sensitive re- quires great care, and therefore l feel It pest not to use loOaccO, sWeetmeats or highly seasoned food. Doctors tell me that sugar of itself does not injure the teeth. but that after remaining on them for some time undergoos a che m ieal change from the saliva and food. and that the chemical result is corro- sive.
 "Whether that is so or no, know that my teeth have suffered from this business, although take eXtraor- dinary care, The difference in taste between some grades of molasses is so slight that the tongue must be in a perfectly neutral condition in order to be an accurate guide. But not only must the tongue be cared for, but mouth, lips and teeth must be as free as possible from any foreign sub stance.