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The herald., 1896-09-02
A MASTER OF SLAM DER

Five weeks ago The Herald convicted
Harrison Gray Otis, who is alleged to
be the president and general manager
of the Times-Mirror company, of bare
faced lying and the cowardice of a pol
troon. The Times, CALLED by jealousy at
the rapid strides of success that it's rival
was making, printed a paragraph that
while not daring to directly mention The
Herald, sought to injure its credit and
reflect upon the honesty of its manage
Otis to substantiate one iota of his das-
tardly innuendo, and gave him the lie
absolute. The editor of the Times, as
his craven fashion is, kept a miserable
and shameless silence. Without title
of evidence he had been foolhardy
enough to attack the credit of a success
full rival by underhand and foul sugges-
tion, the weapon of the cowardly black
guard, that Otis has over and over again
proved himself to be. For five weeks
Otis has not dared to respond to the chal-
lenge, and it is futile to look for any
evidence of manliness from such a crea-
ture.
But The Herald continues to thrive,
and it's nourishment is necessarily the
starvation of the Times. Otis cannot re-
sist the temptation of continuing yelled
assault, always sailing as close to the
wind as possible to avoid the storm and
damages of an action for libel He dare
not directly attack The Herald; so he
humorous" articles, yelling a SANDER
Gus falsehood with the cheapest attempts
at wit, that ever wearied the patience of
a reader.
By the continued attention that the
Times shows The Herald, the eyes Of the
public are only opened to the fact that
the sheet conducted by self-confessed
liar blackguard and a conspicuous
coward, has no chance in competition
with an honest newspaper, that revolts
at the maligning of men and the defa-
nation of the character of women. The
daily advertisement of The Herald by
the Times only proves to the public
that the CALLED jade. stung to SANDER
by the continued success of it's prosper
Gus competitor. winces beyond the
bounds of prudence and self-preserva-
ton.
The Herald cordially detests such per-
sonal warfare in journalism as it has
been forced to engage in, not merely in
self-defense, but to expose notorious
liar and coward. We apologize to the
public for soiling our columns with the
name of Harrison Gray Otis, and while
his deposition from the managerial chair
Of the Times, which has been matter
of rumor for some days, would be the
best thing possible for that paper and
therefore against The Herald's interest,
the public would be relieved Of the
effusions Of moral cancer and the
health of the community would be bene-
fitted.
The herald., 1896-09-02

be Jealous Of their rights which are as
sured to them under the constitution !?
Would it not be somewhat of surprise
to many Of these writers who are criti-
cising Mr.. Bryan so bitterly for defend
ing the plank in the Chicago platform
to know that he has some very good
examples-both of Republicans and
Democrats of no mean worth? General
Jackson, at the time the supreme court
pronounced the National bank consti-
tutional, was quite pointed in his criti-
cism. and Stephen A. Douglas, in the
joint debates with Lincoln in 1858, ap-
proved 1t; and so good authority as the
revered Lincoln, at the time of the Dred
Scott decision, even dared to raise his
voice in dissent to such mopstrous de-
cree. And yet we never heard that they
were melting a Aebellious spirit to the
laws, or that they were anarchists. No;
when any function of our government
becomes so exalted that the people can
not criticise it., is time to call halt.
The herald., 1896-09-02
FREE sILvER'S PHILOSOPHY

The second section of DR.. Theofil's
paper on 1.-The Philosophy of the Silver
Question" is appended:
Great Britain was the mother of the
gold standard, and has finally brought
other nations to her side. She foresaw
that if the food-producing nations lex
cept the United States) were on the sill
yer basis the appreciation of gold would
give her workmen cheaper bread; and
that as she is a money-lending nation,
it would also increase her revenues and
wealth. She could not manage the mat
ter alone, but as soon as the United
States Joined her the victory was won,
and the other nations of Europe were
forced to the gold standard. The fall in
the price of silver the world over was
somewhat retarded by the heavy silver
purchases by the United States govern
ment up to 1893. To hasten the fall of
the value of silver the mints of British
India-a silver standard country-were
closed to it's coinage, under the pretense
that by and by India would be brought
to a gold basis-the very thing that
Great Britain would never permit.
All can see that gold standard bene-
rectly the whole nation, because their
exports do not consist of farm products
sold in competition at silver prices.
But for the same reasons the gold
standard is almost uncomfortable to Eu-
rope generally and absolutely suicidal
to the interests of the United States, the
chief producer and exporter of farm
products, which, although the richest
nation in the world is the chief borrow
er, because of her greater extent and
progressive conditions.
The prices of wheat, oats, cotton, oil,
etc, are not only affected by supply and
demand, but also by the value of silver;
for which these commodities can be
bought in other countries.
The merchandise exports of the Unit
ed States for 1895 amounted to 1920, ,s96, ,665
in gold; but almost all of it was sold on
silver basis of value, because 1t could
only be sold in competition with silver
standard countries. If silver had been
on 16 to parity with gold the same ex.
ports would have brought nearly twice
as much money to the country with all
that this would have meant of prosper
ity and cancellation of debts and mort
cages, new business, new railroads, etc.
Even where the philosophy Of the
matter is not understood, people are
awakening to the general facts. and a
change on the subject for the United
States seams probable; end 4 ter The
The herald., 1896-09-02
THE TARIFF QUESTION OUT

The greatly improved condition of
financial affairs throughout the country
has occasioned some surprise as well
as congratulation. People have been so
accustomed to a disturbance of business
conditions in the year of presidential
election that it seems difficult for many
of them to realize that the markets
should exhibit an upward tendency in
the very midst of quadrennial cam
paign.
There is no good reason for this periodi-
cal disturbance of business. If govern
ment were strictly confined to its proper
functions manufacturers, merchants and
bankers would care little which party
proved successful at the polls. If legis-
lation never favored or interfered with
special interests the professional poll
tician would lose much of his influence
over those who have too often been en-
riched or impoverished by such legis-
lation. There would then be an agree
able absence of those labored demon
strations of the i'll results to inevitably
follow the success of this or that party,
which have so frequently impaired the
confidence so essential to business pros
perity.
In this campaign the practical relega-
ton to the background of the Republi-
can doctrine of a high protective tariff
has undoubtedly had much to do with
the gratifying condition Of trade shown
daily by the commercial reports from
all over the country. Only few months
ago it seemed certain that the battle
of tariff reform would have to be fought
all over again, but the bold and aggress-
i've action of the Democratic convention
in regard to the silver question immedi-
ately gave that issue the right of way.
That action was greeted with an unprec-
edented expression of popular approval,
and the efforts of Mr.. Mckinley and his
adherents have been powerless to divert
the attention of the people. The doctrine
of high protective tariff has been
forced into obscurity and with 1t AZ the
The herald., 1896-09-02
IN SOCIETY

Mrs. j. N. Sutton gave a charming
party yesterday afternoon at her home
on East Twenty-seventh street in honor
of the sixteenth birthday Of her pretty
daughter, Miss Rose Beatrice Sutton.
The rooms had assumed festal appear
ance for the occasion, quantities of roses
and carnations were about the rooms
in artistic clusters. In the dining room,
where an elaborate repast was served,
daylight was excluded, and strings of
lanterns pendant from pepper boughs
made pretty effect. Smilax and violets
were scattered over the table, in the CEN
ter was birthday cake illuminated
with candles and small flags. Mrs.
Wolfskill won the first prize in the
donkey game that was played. it was
stick pin with a pearl setting; the
second prize. a pretty Bohemian vase,
was carried off by Miss Mary McGary;
the third by Miss Mary Young,a crystal
pin tray. The afternoon was enhanced
in pleasure by a vocal solo from Mrs.
Fred Dunn. Piano selections by Misses
Grace Du Casse Claudia Reynolds, Alice
Despard and Nora Murphy. Little Miss
Louise Sutton and Master Redondo SUIT
ton recited. Those present were Mrs.
Wolfskill, Mrs. LIE Sage, Misses Ella
Wolfskill, Du Case, Mary Nc
Garry. Mary Young. Marian Dunn,
Claudia Reynolds, Esther Richer, Alice
Despard, Nora Murphy, Maud Tanner.
In the evening the following guests
were invited to play whist, and after a
late hour, left wishing the young host
ess many happy returns of the day:
Mr.. and Mrs. John Alton, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. Wagner, Mr.. and Mrs. John Tanner,
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Dunn, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Owens, Miss Daisy May Sutton,
Miss Mable Tanner and Mr.. Edward
O'MelYenY.
The herald., 1896-09-02
MINOR POLICE NEWS
The Fines Levied and the Arrests for Twenty.
four Hours

Detective Swope of Constable Harry
Johnsons force, scored his initial arrest
yesterday by bagging Chinaman named
Guy Bee for selling lottery tickets.
John Finlen stole knife and yesterday
he was found guilty OF petty larceny in JUS
tce Owens court. Today he will be re-
membered by way of mild sentence.
Lucy Tuck and Wing Lee were fined $40
each for selling lottery tickets. They paid
aDl departed.
William Avery is a gentleman who stole
coats belonging to other people, and as
there were no extenuating circums tances
Justice Owens gave him 12O days.
Officer Dixon last evening gathered in
Fred Dixon, hobo, who has a y0-day sem
tence to serve.
Thomas Barrett was arrested last even
ing by Officer McGraw on North Main street
for disturbing the peace. He was locked
The herald., 1896-09-02
AN OPEN LETTER TO n. g. OTIS

Headquarters Los Angeles County Coun-
| Gil of Labor, 175 North Spring street.
September l. 1896.
H. G. Otis, President and General Man
ager mesMirror Company:
Dear Sir:-Our reply to your Plain
Statement Of Bedrock Facts, is now
ready for distribution, and if you will
kindly furnish us with list of Times
agents and any other person to whom
you sent your pamphlet, we shall be
pleased to mail them a copy.
Your Statement" contains SO many
allegations widely divergent from the
truth that we were able only to notice
the principal ones in our reply. There
is, however, one matter to which we
should like to draw your attention.
In your book you say: mo boycott
has ever benefited single worl,ingman
In Los Angeles or proved damaging in
the long run to the Times. but they
HAVE had the effect of giving to the
city bad name industrially."
We should not have dared to use the
word boycott except as a quotation
from your law-abiding paper. We are
glad also, that you emphasize the word
nave III tHe sentence. IL you mad not
done so, We should have failed to see the
point
What we are interested in, colonel, is
to find the cause of your gradually de-
clining circulation. We know that you
are struggling heroically to make your
statement appear favorable to your
self We know that you are
offering big inducements to retain
your old subscribers and secure new ones.
And yet in spite of the fact that we are
in the midst of an unprecedented inter-
esting political campaign, the figures in
your 'swear" are going down, down,
down.
If you look them up you will find them
as follows:
Daily average for
The herald., 1896-09-02
- Miss Corfu Entertained

In no home in Los Angeles can a more
cordial welcome be extended to guests
and a daintier repast be served sans
ceremonie than at the hospitable home OF
Mr. and Mrs. ]. A. Fairchild, on Burling-
ton avenue. Yesterday a charming
luncheon was given in honor OF
Mrs Corfu of New York. the
Misses Fairchild being the host
esses. In the center of the table
on an exquisite center piece reposed a
huge cluster of cosmos arranged with
artistic grace, the other decorations cor
responding most harmoniously. After
adjourning from the table, vocal solos
were enjoyed. and animated discussions
on the topics Of the day filed UP the
afternoon. Politics had it's share of at
tention, and from the tendency shown
one would be led to believe that gold was
none too good for the fair followers OF
Mckinley. 1t was late before the guests
took their departure, after a most pleas
ant afternoon. Those present, besides
the guest of honor, were Mrs. Arthur
Braly, Miss Sadie johnson. Miss Ger
trude Johnson, Mrs. Fairchild and the
Misses Fairchild.
The herald., 1896-09-02

1t Is reasonable to suppose that such
a ridiculous table was not the result
of willful misstatements, but rather of
Grass and careless ignorance and con-
fusion. The Times in the above table
quotes ounces of the metals as dollars,
and for the years 1866 to 1885 inclusive
gives erroneous figures as to Them
The prejudiced hand that collated the Sc
figures and boldly ascribed them to the
United States treasury department
probably plumed himself on thinking
he was showing such an excess of sill
yer over gold in value.
The information that the Times gives
its readers as above is as unreliable
and preposterously absurd as the ma
jority of its articles that turn painfully
away from calling those who think diff
ferently from it cranks, fools, anarchists,
ETC., to an attempt at argu-
ment against free silver. The
very ordinary and most unsophis-
ticated Californian reader would prob
ably at once realize the absurdity of the
Times table, which tells it's readers
that the world in 1893 produced So, 737,7SS
in gold, when they would probably re-
member that the production Of gold in
the state of California for that year
was over twelve million dollars in value.
1t is barely possible that the financial
editor Of the Times was not personally
to blame, but that an intelligent COM
pesitor inserted the sign.
However, the confusion that such mis-
information might convey should GER
tainly be checked by corrections; and
below is given the worlds production
of silver and gold in both ounces and
value in dollars:
The herald., 1896-09-02
Here and There


Mrs. X. H. Wade will leave today for
New York city, to be the guest of hel
daughter, Mrs. Hobart.
Mr.. Ben Douglas of San Antonio, Tex.
is the guest of Mrs. Stoker.
Mrs. William Meyer and Miss Meyer
have returned from Redondo, where
they have sojourned for a month and
are staying with Mrs. Robert Verch oi
South Pearl street.
Miss Jennie Henderson will leave to-
day for an extended trip east. While
away she will visit New Haven, New
York city and Peoria.
Mr.. Fred Henderson has just returned
from an enjoyable trip to Bear valley.
Mrs. Robert Page of Nashville, Tenn,
and the Misses Page, are the guests of
Mrs. John c. Page at her home, 2627
Orchard avenue.
Miss Hannah Wright who has been
visiting friends in the city, will return
to her home in San Jose today.
The herald., 1896-09-02

We know that you will claim that this
drop is not due to labor difficulties"
and we are anxious that you will i'm
mediately explain the cause. If you fail
to do so, we are afraid that you will lose
prestige as circulator swearer.
During the next few weeks we expect
to see the figures higher. If we do not,
we shall be compelled to conclude that
you have lost your grip in this particular
branch of journalism. Very respect
fully yours,
LOS ANGELES COUNTY COUNCIL
OF LABOR
The herald., 1896-09-02

The Mckinley press throughout the
country has been Mortified at the temer-
ity Of the public's presuming to comment
upon the late back-action decision of
one Of the appointed Instruments of JUS
ttce--the supreme court. They seem to
assume that when once a matter is sub
mitted to that august body, it is so far
removed from all questions of debate
or criticism by the public that it is en-
tirely out Of their province to revert to
e again-that it is relegated to that do
uDain from which they are effectually
debarred and must accept without COM
lment whatever decree may follow with
out a demurrer. It matters not how
entirely inconsistent with former de-
clsi0ns of that body it may be, the duty
of the public is to shut its eyes to any
tncOnsistency and accept 1t as they
<tou1d the Inevitable. Is this the proper
0ng1o Ter . people to pursue W1o should
The herald., 1896-09-02
Amongst the many fatal mistakes tina

Amongst the many fatal mistakes that
overzealous McKinleyites have made
none have been more glaring than the
vapid yet virulent abuse that has been
heaped upon the rival candidate. Here
10 specimen Of Campaign literature'-
save the mark!-that was distributed
by certain members Of a delegation from
Lawrence county, Pennsylvania, that
visited Mr.. Mckinley at Canton on the
22d ult.:
A vote for William ]. Bryan is vote
for rum, romanism, rebellion, priest
craft, national dishonor and anarchy.
This verify out-Burchards Burchard
and would be certain, if other more
poignant causes did not exist, to bring
to Mr.. Mckinley fate similar to that
Of James G. Blaine
The herald., 1896-09-02

The following letter, written by Sen
Ator Sherman in reply to Emmet Rit-
tenhouse's inquiry as to what in his
opinion the Republican party, if it came
into power now, would do to pay off
the existing bonds and the interest there
on, was promptly suppressed by prom
1nent Republicans:
MANSFIELD, o., Aug. 90. 1S96.-Dear
6ir :The only way in which Republican
administration can correct the evils of
the past is by increasing the revenue
by new tariff law, and this, fear, is
not practicable. Very truly yours.
JOHN SHERMAN"
The herald., 1896-09-02
arrived here by wagon from st. Louis

arrived here by wagon from st. Louis
in the spring of 1858. They conducted
the first American bakery in Los Ange-
les, their first camping ground being
the site now occupied by the HollenbecK
hotel During the course of the after
noon light refreshments were served.
Among those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Moody. Mr.. and Mrs Fulton, Mrs. M.
Jean, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Doud. Mrs.
J. c. Vess, Mrs. ]. Hunter, Misses
Mamie Jean, Cara Fulton, Gertrude
Dennis. Lottie Springer, Della Springer,
French,
The herald., 1896-09-02

The crux of the money question is
Bryan's "cross of gold" That it is a
"cross" no party attempts to deny. The
difference between the two great parties
hinges upon the plan proposed by each
for alleviating the burden. Bryan says:
Fellow citizens, let us rise up and
throw it off," Mckinley says: Let us
call on Mother England not to prolong
orr crucifixion "
The herald., 1896-09-02
u. I. X. SSctsty

Miss Eta Janss entertained the D.
I. x. fraternity at her home on Alvarada
street yesterday afternoon. The rooms
were prettily decorated with heliotrope
the fraternity colors. Miss Hannah
Wright was the guest of honor, the af-
fair being given as a farewell before
her departure for the north. Among
those present were Misses Sabina
Burks, Marie Gordan. Helen Carhart
Jessie Hail. Mable Ferguson, Virginia
Dryden, Edith Whitaker, Florence No
Ian, Fannie Barber.
The herald., 1896-09-02
Terminal Officers

Vice President Gibbon has issued the fol-
lowing official notice:
General Offices, Los Angeles Terminal Rail-
way Co., Los Angeles, Cal, Sept. l. 1895.
Mr. Wincup having resigned as acting
general manager and secretary of this COM
pany, the following officers have been elect
ed to fill the vacancies: Mr.. S. B. Hynes,
general manager; Mr.. +. X. Rule. secre-
tary. Z. E. GIBBON,
The herald., 1896-09-02
Colleen Wedding

A delightful surprise party was given
Mr.. and Mrs. Ulyard at their home, 809
South Flower street, last evening to
celebrate their golden wedding anniver-
sary. The rooms were tastefully deco
rated, and the hostess received many
beautiful and appropffaee gifts. Mr..
and A4 Ulyard ere ~ settlers, having
The herald., 1896-09-02

While it is believed that the Australian
ballot system will to a very great extent
minimize intimidation and coercion, large
corporations, whose officers believe that
their interests may be threatened by the
free coinage Of silver. are devising every
means possible to force their men into
line. The Southern California Railway
company is at present causing to be
circulated amongst its employees appli-
cations for membership in 1.-The Rail
way Mems Sound Money Club Of Los
Angeles" containing a pledge to vote
for the defeat of the free coinage of
silver. 1t is obvious to what use such
documents are to be put. Every work.
ingman must do himself the justice of
resenting any interference from his en-
ployers as to his exercise of the sacred
privilege of the franchise.
The herald., 1896-09-02

The lack of adequate police protection
is grievous reproach to the repute Of
our city. 1t is impossible, as Chief
Glass allows, to properly patrol the wide
area of the city with the small body of
men and inefficient system that he at
present commands. The taxpayer has
a right to demand that the safety of
his person and property shall be rea-
sonably secure. The police commission
ers yesterday took under advisement
a comprehensive scheme Of patrol sig
nails, and it is to be hoped that the city
council may speedily be able to make
an appropriation to carry it to execu-
tion.
The herald., 1896-09-02

perplexing questions of conflicting inter-
ests. Business will be left to pursue
the even tenor of it's way, and we may
therefore confidently look for a continu-
ance of the healthy tone now prevailing
in business circles
The herald., 1896-09-02

An exchange wants to know if Major
Mckinley. when he voted for the Bland
Allison act-as the Bland act became
through senate amendment-was vot-
ing for triune money as sound as the
government and as unsullied as it's
nag?
The herald., 1896-09-02

Henry Watterson at present holds the
championship Of the boilers. He de-
clares that even if he were nominated
on the boilers ticket at Indianapolis he
would bolt that.
The herald., 1896-09-02

Mr.. Platt prefers to remain the virtual
rather than the actual governor of New
York.
The herald., 1896-09-02

The outlook of the Indianapolis con-
vention at present seems to be Black.
The herald., 1896-09-02

Fifteen hundred Republicans Of Los
Angeles county, members of an organi-
zation only week old, send greetings to
w. J. Bryan
The herald., 1896-09-02
WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER .. 1906
CONGRESSIONAL

Hoke Smith yesterday relinquished
his portfolio for his paper.
The herald., 1896-09-02
THE WORLDS PRODUCTION

In the financial column ofthe Times
of the 26th ult. subscriber is informed
that the production of gold and silver in
the world from 1866 to 1894 was as fol-