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Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-20
He win BE Kep, In office.

In the early days of last December the
Republican party assumed the attitude
of men who regarded their victory sure
before the battle was fought. In the pre-
ceding month, at the national election,
the ticket of that party had been carried
in the municipality by majorities ranging
as high as 1.4OO votes. On this the
secure confidence of the party rested for
success in December. In so calculating,
these wiseacres forgot that there are a
great many independent people who are
not fettered to any party, and that a
large number of such voters, exercising
their sovereign prerogative in
November, voted for Harrison.
But in December their heads
were turned in another direction,
so far as party lines lie, and they voted
with great unanimity for Bryson. This
is the factor in the problem which
brough. out a result so different from
that looked for by the over.confdent
Republican ward workers. Mr.. Bryson
was chosen Mayor by nearly 1000 votes
more than bis competitor received. He
has been in Office for nearly three
months. and he has done nothing what
ever to ALLEVIATE the minds of the people
from him, nor has he left un-
done anything for which omiss-
ion there is reason to look
for any great change in sentiment.
He is making just the sort of Mayor the
people want. A conservative, careful,
business-like administration is what is
demanded, and that is what Mr.. Bryson
is giving us. He is in favor of improve
ments, of progress, of the sewer, of good
streets, Of ample school accommodations,
and of spending the taxpayers money
for the taxpayers benefit. He ought to
be reelected, and he will be reelected.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-20
Matt Carr.

No man in Los Angeles speaks this
name without tribute of esteem and
good will for its owner. When it was
known that the Democratic Convention
had nominated him for Street Superin-
tendent, it was felt universally that a
very sagacious and winning card had
been played. Carr's popularity is as
great as his adaptability for the duties OF
the Office to which he will surely be
elected, and that is saying a great deal
for both. OF an unbending integrity, his
knowledge of and fitness for this import
ant work point him out as the peoples
choice. The HERALD has no word OF
depreciation for Mr.. Carr's opponent,
Col. Morford, but feels that it remains
within the strict bounds both of truth
and courtesy when it claims for the Dem
ocratic candidate by far the larger
measure of ability and experience in
street work. Carr is an ideally perfect
candidate for Street Superintendent.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-20

ton, in the War Department, Of bureau
of harbor and waterways, to undertake
all river and harbor improvements. The
substitute provides for the creation of
such department, to be officered by q
corps of United States civil engineers,
composed of an equal number OF military
officers and civilians. In the report ac-
companying the bill, the committee ex-
plains at length it's provisions, and says
the time has come to inaugurate def
mite policy with regard to National public
works, and to provide a specific agency
for its execution. The sense of the peo-
pie and of Congress, it says, has shown a
steady growth for twenty years in favor
OF the development of harbors and water
ways. During this time, grave evils have
been charged against the legislative
and administrative methods, and these
charges have gathered force with each
passing year. Mere changes in the
methods of making appropriations, or in
the administrative system, or both will
not be sufficient. The evil is funda-
mental and requires radical change.
The theory Of the present bill is to pro-
vide an advisory as well as an admins
trative agency. The country is divided
into districts or divisions, each embrac-
ing certain related works or groups oi
works and are in charge of division
engineer. Several divisions are to be
embraced in the proposed department
which is to be under an advisory board
and this board is to make final recon-
mendations to Congress through the
Secretary of War. The bill reported to
day is supposed to meet the objections
urged against the original bill.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-20
A Rising Young Poli,ician,

At the last city election Philip M. Gaf.
fey ran for City Assessor, would have
been elected but for a mistake on the
ticket, and. as il was, he came within an
acc Of getting there. He is an active,
accomplished and agile young politician
Of marked capacity and promise Of future
usefulness and eminence. He would ad-
minister the duties of this really COM
plicated Office with a clear-headed COM
pgehension of their scope and significance.
In voting for Phil the citizen is simply
Standing in with destiny, for this young
man is sure to get along and make his
mark. A sterling character in every re-
spect supplements his other claims on
1ecosnition. An attempt has been made
70 create the impression that there are
Democratic dissensions as to Gaffey, but
this is : mistake. He will receive his
full party vote and many votes of his
political opponents.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-20
rhey wi,l make our Laws.

The Democratic nominees for members
of the Council are: First Ward, W. A.
Frick; Second Ward, ]. L. Mansfield I;
Third Ward, Chas. Gassen; Fourth
Ward, Victor Ponet; Fifth Ward, John
Maskell; Sixth Ward, John Weber; !;
Seventh Ward, A. McNally; Eighth
Ward, John Moriarty; Ninth Ward, E.
R. Threlkeld. The three last on the list
have been serving in the Council for
some time past and are now members OF
that body. 1t will be of great advant-
age to the city to retain in that body at
least a few men who are we'll posted
in the present status of muni-
cipal matters. All the gentlemen
named by our party for the Council are
thoroughly qualified to hold the office,
and they will be found peculiarly compe-
tent for its duties. They are men OF
tried integrity and of large experience.
1t is the duty Of every Democrat in the
city to vote for the councilmen nominated
by his party. 1t is to be hoped that no
voter will so far forget his party fealty as
to vote for any soreheaded, disgruntled
bolter who may run in any side-show
for the purpose OF defeating his
party's choice. That is all these
boilers can hope to do. In the Fifth
ward, Judge Redick has been found tc
be disqualified from serving in the
Council because he has not been lonl
enough a resident of that ward. His
place has been filled by citizen of ster
ling merit and good Democrat. Johr
Maskell is a man in every way fitted fol
the place. He is we'll known and popu
lar. The people trust him and they viii
elect him.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-20
Cur Spanish Fellow Citizens.

AS Los Angeles was the capital of Alta
California under the old Spanish rule
and still has many and enduring remin.
ders of that old and courtly race, it was
an eminently proper thing that it should
be represented on the Democratic ticket.
This quite natural expectation was real.
lied by placing Don Rafael F. Sepulveda
on the ticket for County Auditor. Don
Rafael is the glass of fashion and the
mould of form, and is, besides, young
gentleman of exceptional merit. He
realizes the Jeffersonian trinity of quail.
dcations for office and has a host OF
friends. The Republicans initiated the
example of the Democrats by placing a
native Californian on their ticket for the
same Office, but the Democrat towers
head and shoulders above his Republican
opponent. Don Rafael would administer
this important trust most acceptably.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-20
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A Material FACTOR.

Those who fail to take Major ]. R.
Toberman into the count in making their
calculations as to the result of the May
orally fight are reckoning without their
host. The organization Of the Republi-
can party. having been surrendered to
the ungodly element Of that organization,
a man of the ex' Mayors high character
and personal popularity cannot fail to at
tract large number of Republican votes.
What between the Prohibition and Citi-
zens' support he will receive, added to
his own personal strength, there will be
no mere cold water masquerade in his
candidacy. The friends OF Henry Hazard
would do we'll to sing low till they are
out Of the woods with the formidable
figure of Toberman blocking their way to
control of the city administration.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-20
TIE OMNIBUS BILL.
The Conferees Finally Agree OH it's
Provisions.

WASHINGTON, February 49, - After
many hours consultation the conferees
on the Omnibus Territorial bill reached
conclusion this evening, and Springer
is preparing report to accompany the
return of the bill to the two Houses to-
morrow. The bill, as agreed to by the
conferees, fixes the names Of the two
Dakotas as North Dakota and South Da-
kota. The people of South Dakota are
to vote upon the adoption of the Sioux
Falls Constitution on May l4th, and
the location of the capital will be set
tied by election on the same date. The
residents of North Dakota, Washington
and Montana may vote for the election
of delegates to Constitutional Conven-
tions and for full list of State officers
on the first Tuesday of October. The
people may vote upon the Constitutions
proposed by the Conventions, and, if
adopted, after the Presidents proclama-
tiop to that effect, the Governors of each
may order an election of members of the
Legislature and Representatives in Con-
gress. The Legislatures may meet and
elect two Senators each, in time to take
their eeats at the beginning of the first
regular session OF the Fifty-first Congress
in December next, at which time the
Representatives shall also be admitted tc
seats. These provisions apply also to the
Senators and Representatives OF South
Dakota.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-20
EDUCATIONAL.
Teachers Resign and New ones Ar
Appointed.

Teachers Resign and New ones A r,
Appointed.
The Board of Education met last even
ing, President E. p. johnson in thu
chair, and a full membership present
The bill OF Calkin & Haas for plans and
specifications for schoolhouses in Amelia
CASTELAR, and Pearl streets, which were
to have been built provided the school
bonds were sold, were presented. The
buildings were to have cost $25, 900, and
the architects asked for 81 per cent. on
this amount. Referred to the Finance
Committee.
The designations of Miss Abbie Par
miter and Miss Carrie Atkinson were
accepted. Mrs. Belle Bruce was granted
two months leave of absence. The
resignation of Mrs. A. E. Baker was
accepted. Applications for positions
were received from Mrs. Sarah G. Reese
and Mrs. O. A. Byrne and
referred to the Teachers Committee.
The following teachers were elected !:
Mrs. Burr, Miss Emily Rice, Miss Sarah
Reese, Miss Ada Willings and Miss Mary
Murphy. The church building on Fort
street, between Sixth and Seventh
streets, was ordered rented for school
purposes. Miss Sharpe was elected a
teacher. to be assigned to the High
School. The Board then adjourned.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-20
Rah Mcasrecor,

The fact that the nominee for City
Clerk is connected with the HERALD
office as one of its city circulators, by no
means debars us from bearing testimony
to Robert E. McGregor's sterling worth.
He is Native Son OF the Golden West,
and is one Of the many young men OF
merit whom the Democratic City Con-
vention has seen fit to honor. Ener-
getic, self-reliant and competent, Mr..
McGregor is a self.made young man OF
parts, equal to and worthy of any fortune
that may come to him. If he is elected
City Clerk we have no hesitation, from
our long knowledge of him, in guarantee
ing that he will make most efficient
one. He is Democrat Of the most
enthusiastic type, has been an untiring
worker for the party and deserves the
kindliest consideration from his fellow
partizans and from our people generally
Bob has earned recognition and we hope
he will receive it.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-20
THEIR SILVER DAY.
An Entertain ment by the Knia hts
of Pythias.


of Pythias.
The Knights of Pythias celebrated the
25th anniversary of the creation of their
order by social entertainment in Ar
mory Hall, last evening. The ballroom
was crowded to overfowing, and the first
part of the entertainment consisting of
literary exercises, went off to the delight
of all. At it's conclusion the chairs we're
cleared back and in the giddy maze of
the dance the hours were whiled awav
until midnight was long a thing of the
past. The officers in charge were as fol-
lows:
President of the Evening-D. Gilbert Dexter.
Vice Presidents-P. G. @. @. L. Dodge, p. G.
C, James Murray, D. D. G. c. j, R. Summers
DR.. D. A. eastman, Colonel w. II, H. Russeli'
P. G. C. A. G. McKoon. ''s-.'
Orator--Rev. E. Phillips.
Reception Committee-Dr, A ]. Brvant n
J. Woollacott, DR.. E. A. Clark, F. N, Marian.
!. stevens. Dr. E. G. Manning, J r. eloan,
J. II Brown, H. 7. Payne, Albert Biles. 8. a.
Dodge, John Bloesser. George Weeks E r..
White, Daniel Jones, W. W. Stockweli, H. Il.
Boyee, o. !. Kunl, B. E. 1aney. e. G. Burlin-
Drsan Dr ~ ;. MGCarty. George Pelegrin, H. ". Van
L. Ardaut. AS'''
Floor Committee-C. A. Richey, Director;
MiI0n 4: Levy. O. Q. Fife, Frank Phillips, Da-
yid Martin, Gustav wolfram, Herman Gerson,
W:F. karnes, r. B: Gerdwood, A. @. Roques. Z
ETecpuve % %Committee-C " Berry, Chairman
Cells. Daniel Jones. W. W. stock we'll. !. Gilbert
eyter L. A. echolls. B. F. Gitchell, n. II.
Webb, DR.. I. H. Howard. Give A, Rfchey. n.
A. Bourne, Ed Roth, A. G. Roques, d. Ardunt.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-20
They win Look After our scnoo,

They Will Look After Our Schools.
The School Board of a growing city
like ours is always very important mat
ter. The Democratic nominees in the
several wards are: First, DR.. A. Schloss
Second, Charles Lantz; Third, H. Jay
Hanchette; Fourth, R. G. Flournoy ;
Fifth, John I. Redick; Sixth, G. E. j.
White; Seventh, M. ]. Nolan; Eighth
"A. Whaling; Ninth, William Ruddy.
They are distinguished party of citi-
zens, who will bring ripe experience in
business and large intelligence to bear
on the duties of this responsible Office.
They should be supported by the entire
party, and they are sure to draw
from the other party great many votes
on account of their we'll known qualifica-
tions for the Office. The city needs great
executive ability in the Board, in order
to enlarge the school facilities of the mu-
nicipality. These gentlemen are thor
oughly in earnest in this matter, and are
pledged to provide school room for all the
children of the city, and to maintain all
the schools in the highest degree of ef-
fective force. By voting for them, our
citizens will secure for their children the
best possible means for obtaining thor
ough education.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-20
Danger TO the Direct Tax Bill.

WASHINGTON, February l9.-There is o
suspicion in the minds OF the friends of the
bill to repay the direct tax bill that there
will be lively opposition in the House to
the reception of the Conference report or
that bill to-day and fiibustering against
its consideration as result of the in.
timation from the President that he
would prefer not to have to chose be
tween an approval of the bill and di
rect veto. If action on the bill is de
layed beyond tomorrow, or if there
should be failure on the part of the
Senate Committee on enrolled bills to de.
liver the bill to the President before next
Thursday, the way will be opened to veto
or, in other words,..the President may
avail himself of his constitutional right
to hold the bill ten days. which would
carry it over the 4th OF March, when il
could not be signed and would therefore
fail,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-20
Memb mbers of the Council.
Let All Democrats Turn Out and
Vote.


It is q popular fallacy in the Republi-
can ranks that this city is rankly Repub-
lican. This is gross and fatal mistake.
The vote of last November does not at all
represent the true political complexion
of this pueblo. The December vote was
much more nearly according to the
lines of party demarkation. Los Ange-
lea is Democratic city. All we have to
do to win at the polls tomorrow is toget
out and vote and cast it for the ticket of
the party. This is only to be done by
hard work, and persistent endeavor from
the time the polls open until they close.
Let US not permit an error of judgment
to misguide US. There is little or no
difference between the two parties as to
local policy at this time; nor is there SO
much in one ticket over the
other in merit as to create a
great furore for one set of men
over the other. Our nominees are good
men, and they will make efficient Off
GERS. But the men on the Republican
ticket are such as will generally COM
mand the support of that party. We
must not depend on the weakness,
apathy or quarrels of the Republican
party to elect our men. Our trust must
be in our own energetic and honest en-
deavor. If we get out our full strength
and cast the vote straight we can elect all
the general ticket and large majority OF
the ward officers. If we fail it will be
because we did not get our vote out, or
because our voters were beguiled into
voting. the ticket of some other party.
II we are defeated our own men will
have to do it. Loyalty and pluck will
win.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-20
The Next City Treasurer.

In nominating Mr.. J. R. McManis 70,
City Treasurer the late Democratic Con
vention responded very fully to the de.
mand for good men. Mr.. McManis't
business career in Los Angeles has beer
in every respect creditable one. His
qualifications for the post for which he
has been selected are all that could be
desired, while he has that great essential
for trust of this kind-perfect RESPONSE
bility. Few men in Los Angeles count
more or warmer friends than Mr..
McManis. He will poll the whole Dem
ocratic and large portion of the Reprb-
lican vote. His election ought to be
beyond peradventure.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-20
TWO SPLENDID MEN.
Let the Citizens See that They Ar
Kept I'm office.

Let the Citizens See that They Are
Kept i'm office.
A. McNally and John Moriarty are
members of the City Council. They are
nominated to succeed themselves. An
attempt is made to prejudice their case
before the people, because they are
known to be SO popular that extraordin-
ary means are necessary to defeat them.
Ii anyone thinks that honest John Nor
iarty could be guilty of an act
not honorable, he is much mis-
taken; and if anyone thinks McNally
does not know how 10 put up a
building in good style, he has only to
look at any one of score of blocks he
has built in this city. The new Burdick
block now going up on the corner Of
Spring and Second streets, will do as
well as any. That is McNally's work,
and that is the way he will see that the
city's work is done. As compared with
the men who are now running on the
Republican ticket, our candidates stand
head and shoulders above them in all
respects.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-20
Railroad Funding Bill.

WASHINGTON, February 19.-The SEN
ats Special Committee on the Presidents g
message relating to the Union and Cen.
trail Pacific railroads had meeting to-
day and decided to ask that the Union
Pacific funding bill, which has been on
the Senate calendar all this session as
special order, be recommitted to the
committee. This action precludes the
possibility of accomplishing any legis-
lation on the subject this session.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-20
A Mcritorious Young Lawyer.

The Democratic nominee for City At
torney, G. W. Glowner, Esq, is gen.
tleman who, though comparatively
young, has demonstrated his possession
of ability, energy and ambition. He
has grown up in our midst and his char
acter for integrity and sterling professional
honor stands high in this community.
He is Democrat of the stalwart variety
and has always rendered more than his
need of party service. His aspiration
is in the line of his profession and we
believe in encouraging young men.
Honest, sober and capable, he ought to
command majority of the suffrages OF
his fellow citizens.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-20
The g. p. X. IL. ,. succe.sfu, suit.

WASHINGTON, February 20 The deci
sion of the Court of Claims giving jndg
ment for 81 ,002, ,5l7 in favor of the Cen.
tral Pacific Railroad company in it's suit
against the United States, was an ad.
justment of the accounts of the com.
pany based on previous decisions of the
Supreme Court. The judgment repre-
sents the amount due the company for
Government transportation over it's non.
aided roads, and also the amount of GER
tain payments made by the company in
excess OF the requirements of the Thur.
man act.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-20
A Successful Young Man.

1. G. Curtis is the Democratic nominee
for the important Office of Tax Collector.
de is'a young man who has lived in the
city for the past five or six years. He
has made his own way in the world; he
is energetic, and in all respects we'll
qualified for the duties of the office he
seeks at the hands of his fellow.citizens.
The people will put him in the office by
their suffrages tomorrow, and in so
doing they will make no mistake.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-20
WE learn by telegraph that an amend

WE learn by telegraph that an amend.
ment has been reported to the Sundry
Civil bill by which San Pedro receives
an appropriation Of 100000. This large
sum will enable work to be prosecuted
on the harbor on scale which means
something substantial. The appropria-
ton will find find warm champions in
the Senate in the persons of Senators
Stanford, Hearst and Jones. The future
of our seaport is now assured.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-20
The city Engineer.

The Democratic City Convention has
very properly shown a marked prefer.
ence .cr young men, thus infusing the
enthusiasm of youth into the canvass.
The present City Engineer, who has
been nominated as his own successor,
has shown marked aptitude in the line
CT business he has adopted, he has &C
quilted himself satisfactorily in Office as
far as he has gone, and is undoubtedly
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-20

the right man for the place. ]. H. Dock
weller ought to receive vote far in ex-
cess OF that of his own party. A Los An
geles boy, native of the Golden West,
thoroughly educated in his profession
and man of unblemished character, it
would be poor policy to cut his official
career short. The people realize this
and will hold on to Dockweiler.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-20
For Police Judges.

For Police Judges the Democracy have
nominated two men in every way worthy
of the distinction in the persons of Mr..
LIE Compte Davis and Mr.. J. G. Mac
cabe. The Office of Police Judge is a
specially important one, and should be
administered by men of intelligence and
legal aptitude, as we'll as rigid honesty.
The Democratic nominees ill the bill in
all these respects. If elected, they will
reflect honor on the party and them
selves,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-20
A Correct Map of the wards.

Elsewhere we publish correct map OF
the wards and voting precincts of the
city. A glance at this cut will enable
the voter to know just where he should
deposit his ballot. 1t shows also how
shamelessly the city has been gerryman-
dered, and the sight ought tonerve every
Democrat to redoubled efforts to defeat
the intent Of vicious city apportionment.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-20
Unde,ivered relegrams.

The following are the kilograms re-
naming at the Western Union Telegraph
office, 6 Court street, February 10th /:
Mrs. Martha Davis, Mrs. d. E. Stalker,
]. p. Ellwood, Louis M. Simpson, A. E..
Jackson, Willard Barnhart, Victor Chop
ing, John Ramon Hill, Fred. Compag-
non.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-20
.Eight-Hour Mass Meeting.

A mass meeting will be held on Friday
night in Opera House Hsll for the pur-
pose OF organizing an eight Hour
League" Similar meetings will be held
throughout the United States and Canada
on the same night. This movement is
under the auspices of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor, and the purpose is to
establish the eight-hour working day on
the first of May, 1880.