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The herald., 1896-02-23
A SOUND IDEA

The principle of local option in the
matter of assessing taxes is gaining
ground all over the country, as it de.
serves 10. The movement IN its favor
is especially strong in New York, Bos-
ton ana Chicago. In each of these
cities representative business men
have organized snd ara pushing the
fishe for its adoption by the respective
Legislatures of their states. Beyond
qaestion each county, or the political
subdivision OF tie state that cores
ponds to that designation of county,"
should be allowed to fix its own
methods and sabjscts of taxation.
This principle is essentially demo-
cratic in theory, being in harmony with
the doctrine of local self-government.
The New York Times. which, in COM
mon with other prominent journals of
the east, has been advocating local op-
tion 10 taxation for some time, speaks
of the subject thus pertinen'ly:
A Merchants Municipal Committee in
Boston, one of the many bodies nowadays
seeking TO reform city government, asks of
eAS iCStSiatutC Vi NdsSdCtluSeitS d cudttH6
in the tax laws of the state, which shall put
all direct municipal taxes on real estate.
This is a sound idea so far as it goes, but
the Tax association of this city has carried
it further, and has been trying for several
years to get the legislature TO sanction a
plan of local option in assessing property
for taxation.
This would not apply to municipal taxes
alone, but would give local authorities
throughout the state the option of collect
ing all direct taxes upon property from an
assessment of land alone, or of real estate,
or of personal property, or of both real and
personal property. The separate assess
ment would be made in any case, and the
same measure would exist as now of the
amount to be contributed for state pur-
poses, but the actual levy of taxes would
be at tie option of the local auth rites.
This is the true principle of reform in
this matter. The local option bill has
been defeated two or three times at AL
bany. but has steadily gained support and
will continue to be pressed. One of these
years we shall get it. The main thing is to
get rid of the inequitable and vexatious
personal property tax altogether
The herald., 1896-02-23

SENATOR STEWART of San Francisco,
Washington, and ENTHUSIASTICALLY of
Nevada, has Joined paws with Carl
Browne, the reversible artist, princi-
pally of nowhere, in the work of foist-
ing on the incautious public publica-
tion known as the Silver Knight, the
place of issue being the national cap
ital. The mission of this periodical
is to convince the people OF these
United States that they owe duty to
silver, and that so cents worth of silver
is as good as 100 cents worth of gold,
anyhow. These tasks will prove as
impossible as some of those under
taken by the knights of old. The CO.
operation of these two men in the
scheme to make the people of the
country pay tribute to the owners of
few silver mines shows how easily
thipgs of kind get together. Both
individuals have achieved eminence as
demagogues, the one in speech, the
other in picture.
The herald., 1896-02-23
The Spirit OF independence

The most encouraging eigns of a better
ment in our political condition is the out
spoken independence of our people gener-
ally. Political predictions do not count
as in years gone by. The mass of the
people have come to know that the burden
Of government falls upon them, no matter
which party comes to power, and that all
parties after long term in Office
become unmindful of the public veal
so long as they feel reasonably sure
of a return to office. The first effort
has been to keep sectional feeling rife
and prejudice deep seated. The scales
have alike fallen from the eyes of all par
ties and the people begin to assert their
power by refusing to be lead in the way
of political degeneracy. There is spirit
of independence now growing more rapidly
and effectually than ever before.
Statesmen are breaking away from their
old political associates and embracing ,iew
ideas of economics that are believed to be
of greater force in the new and changed
conditions confronting us. The common
people are becoming students of states
craft and find it not too difficult to compare
theories, weigh arguments and act intelli-
gently on matters and questions of true
governmental policy. That government,
the world over, is evoluting, is too apparent
to be doubted. That the ultimate result
will be higher, truer and more equitable
government is as certain as that the masses
are being brought to a higher plane of ;in-
derstandng and enlightment.-Lomp
Record.
The herald., 1896-02-23
PURE SOULS

Pure souls tha wat h above me from afar,
To whom, as to the stars | raise my eyes;
Draw me 10 your large skies
Where God and quiet are.
Love mouth is rose red and is mouth is sweet
His ieet are winged, his eyes as clear fire;
But have no desire
10 follow his winged feet.
Friendships may fade and friends may pass
away,
And Tame's bride that men soon weary of;
Since resj is not wi II Love,
No Joy that is may stay.
o pure, strong sons, SO star-like, calm and
bright,
II even |, before the end, might feel
Through quiet pulses steal
Your pureness with purged sight,
/ might Springs gracious work explore,
Might hear, as once heard, long, long ago,
Great waters ebb and flow
Might smell The rose of yoie,
Might comprehend the winds and clouds
again.
The sanity, peaceful moonlit hallowing all.
The scent OF leaves that fall,
The autum's tender pain.
All, this fear may never chance TO me;
But tho may not shape the life would
1t surely still is good
10 look whers such lives ~
The herald., 1896-02-23
The Tour of Triumph

The HERALD is having lots of fun with
it's special grapevine dispatches from New
York and Washington, in which Colonel
Otis figures as the victim of bunco steerers
and of importunate callers like Chauncey
NJ. Depew, Governor Morton. Russell Sage,
Tom Platt, Commissioner Roosevelt and
such like adventurers, who are represe nted
as making mad rush to cultivate the ac-
quaintance of the king of South California
journalism. Hows'ever, the colonel will
no doubt get there with the San Pedro har-
Dor appropriation if Speaker Reed don't sit
down on him too hard, which he probably
will. The speaker is fighting shy of harbor
appropriations anyway, and he don't owe
the colonel anything to speak of.-Pasa-
Cena News
The herald., 1896-02-23

AT LAST it has been demonstrated
that Fitzsimmons is as potent with his
fist as with jaw. The brevity of his
contest, however, with Maher will
cause pangs of disappointment to tear
the breast OF the ideal sport. The
people who travelled hundreds of
miles and submitted to all sorts
of inconvenience, at all kinds
of prices, will so home as un-
satisfied as the hungry man who has
perused an appetizing bill of fare but
failed to get what it called for. 1t is
to be hoped that the difficulties under
which this contest came off and the
paucity Of the pleasure experienced by
those who attended it will operate to
dampen the enthu sissm of the votaries
of the alleged sport.
The herald., 1896-02-23

TWAS plain from the density of the
crowds that thronged the treets of
Los Angeles yesterday during thu Ma
sonic parade that Phoenix, with all the
hilarious attractions of its carnival,
has not depopulated the vicinity of
Los Angeles. In the opinion of many
people capable of judging the crowd
of yesterday was equal to that present
on any day Of the last fiesta, all of
which goes to snow that this section,
and Los Angeles in particular, is popu-
lating and progressing faster than the
average individual realizes.
The herald., 1896-02-23
BOSTON oSsys ssy STORE

make a working man earn all he gets, but
there is no law in America to make q work.
ing man get all he earns .and there never will
be as long as they are ignorant enough to
say they are not entitled to it. 1t will
avail nothing for working men to combine
to maintain high rate of wages. Trades
unions vainly imagine they set the rate of
wages. They do nothing of the kind. IT.
the man out of work that sets the rate of
wages. and what foolishness it is to expect
anything more than a mere subsistence
when by their votes they declare it is
right to hold land out of use, and thus cre-
ate the only overproduction this country
ever suffered from-the overproduction of
unemployed iaborers. JAMES SEMI
The herald., 1896-02-23
Governor Budd Right

Governor Budd is not in favor of making
any appropriation for the state fair as it is
conducted at present. He thinks that the
main feature of the fair should not be
horseracing, but that attention should be
given to the agricultural, horticultural and
viticultural interests of the state, and that
efforts should be made to foster these and
make them benefit to the farmer. IN
The herald., 1896-02-23

BILL MCKINLEY Is tue first presiden-
tiai candidate with the name aud the
bad taste 20 use Lncoln's birthday as
peg TO hang boom on. But a one
ideaed individual like MCKINLEY cam t
be expected to under stand the eternal
upfitness of some things.
The herald., 1896-02-23

The variations in the price of that
Boyd street lot, the purchas, b Oh
has been contemplated by the SC ool
board, should be looked into. l. is
certainly to be hoped that there was
not Grubb stake in g.
The herald., 1896-02-23

Californian, no matter wnas business
ne may be engaged in, should rejoice
over the multiplying evidsn that
progressive Arizona is progressing
more rapidly every year. Eaca section.
while trying to distance che other, will
encourage spirit of hsalthful rivalry,
which both need, and from which both
will profit.
The herald., 1896-02-23
Advertise

Tie Los Angeles manufacturers gave
their first annual banquet Saturday.
Among other matters discussed was the
methods of advancing the mutual inter-
ests of the manufacturers. The Record
begs to suggest that the open sesame OF
success lies in advertising. One speaker
at the banquet announced that there were
200 manufacturing enterprises in Los
Angeles. How many of these are known
to the general public? Both the firm and
their products are unknown outside OF
limited trade circle. They should adyer-
tise.-OntariO Record.
The herald., 1896-02-23
We snail SEE

THE HERALD and some other papers of
Los Angeles are having time with the
water committee of the council of that city
The committee has in hand the business of
fixing rates for the coming year, and there
is demand for reduction of rates, but
the committee spends most of its time in
adjournment. 1t dout act. A little thing
lik that should not discourage Los Angeles
Let them try to construct or acquire or
otherwise obtain new water sys EN-, and
they will then find they have real trouble
on hand.-San Diego Sun.
The herald., 1896-02-23

IT is said that E iison can, if mecca
sary, remain awake for seven consecu-
tive days. 1t is now plain why he gets
on to so many things that other NOR
tails miss. He goes unning for ideas
while the average of the race sleep.
The herald., 1896-02-23

Tue Masonic fraternity certainly did
Themselves proud yesterday. The pro-
cession both in mum bers and personnel
was one of the strongest ever seen in
Los Angeles, and received. as it de-
served, the encomiums of both resi-
dents and visitors.
The herald., 1896-02-23

The fallen angels of the Alameda
street district, still continue to -four
ish and to fleece the unwary. But like
the fool in the Two Dromios, they and
their coin are soon widely separated.
One Bauer, of unsavory reputation, and
the elegant gentlemen who own the
sink hole of iniquity, and their fsmi-
lies, must be supported in style.
The herald., 1896-02-23
Inftn AL

Los Angeles council made cut of so
per cent in water rates, and it is now init
mated that the Water company expects to
head the action off by applying to the
courts for an injunction restraining the
enforcement of the ordinance on account
of the extreme and unreasonable reduc-
tion.- Riverside Enterprise.
The herald., 1896-02-23
A DIDlus

honor of being the first public man to pass
by Abraham Lincoln's immortal achieve
ments for the vindication OF human free
dom to eulogiSe him because he was a pro-
tactioDiat
The herald., 1896-02-23
History NAV Repeat Itself

So Foraker is to present McKinley's
name to tho national convention. Well,
Garfield made great speech in 1880
while leading the sherman forces, and
Garfield became president.--Toledo Bee.
The herald., 1896-02-23
Hurat ftnlstcad

Murat Halstead says the country made
mistake when it restored the Democracy
to power, but he also said during the last
war that Lincoln made a mistake in not
dismissng Grant from the army.-Arizona
The herald., 1896-02-23
The Opposition that saves

"Chandler. Tillman and Vest addressed
the senate III opposition To the fee system
in Federal courts.n says n Washington
telegram. That 10 almost enough TO save
the systetp,--KAcsas City Star.
The herald., 1896-02-23
Gtts, Man Erituv

To be charged with writing in the Ari-
zona Kicker style of outburst is quite bad
dull Eagle Bird in the Times is the apo
theosis of literary sin.-Anaheim Gazette.
The herald., 1896-02-23

WILLIAM EDGAR NYE, the great "Bill
Eye," is gone. His wit was American
of the first order-the wit incompre-
hensible to Englishmen, but immensely
titillating to United Statesers. When
comes there such another? "Bill Nye"
wAs Q gentleman and . scholar, Q
The herald., 1896-02-23

If THE fan, feast and froi.c INDUCED
in yesterday WAS really on account of
Washington's birthday, the people cer-
tainly were glad that Gsorge was born.
The herald., 1896-02-23

laughing philosopher. who wrough;
much good in his work, aud we shall
have more to say ~ him anon.
The herald., 1896-02-23
TO THE EDITOR

1.-THE HERALD under this heading prints
sponsibility for the sentiments expressed.1
The herald., 1896-02-23
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just receiving many compliments upon the variety,
STYLES and good values the Dpes that daily arriving Our
bver has succeeded collecting stock fabrics that exceed beauty
and design any that we heretofore shown Below give partial
list of the latest arrivals:
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A MINISTER'S WIFE
The Frank Statement of the Pastor O.
Bethel Church.
Eron, the Aduertiser. Elmirn ny


From the Advertiser, Elmira, N. Y.
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and l can say from the first one she has i'm
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to our friends.
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eraless successful and her victory
complete. e.-Harper's Bazaar.
A FAITHFUL PORTER.

"Once when I was stopping at .
pioneer hotel at Alamosa, Col.," said
the ancient major, 81 asked the land
lord to have fire made in my room
at $50 the next morning. He made a
note of my request on book or slate
kept for that purpose and told me the
porter would attend to the matter.
"The note read: Fire 40 at $50.
"The porter was new to the busl'
ness. Ife came at $50 and having
knocked at my door was admitted:
Then he told me to get out. l asked
him what sort of fool he was, and ne
said he was all kinds, but he obeyed
orders just the same. And don't you
think that fellow tried to throw me
down the stairs? He would have sue
ceeded, in fact, had not the landlord
appeared in time to save me.
"That was the new porter's interpre.
tatioi OF Fire 40 at $780,"
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Master OF One Art.

Of one art the Boer is master-the
management of oxen in wagons. It !.
an art which is little understood OF
despised by most white men, except
Dutchmen; but, for all that, it is an
art, and the Beers practice it to per.
fection and love it.
I have seen a span of oxen hopeless.
ly stuck in the middle of rapid riv.
,er, the oxen at right angles to the
chain, the wagon apparently fixture
until the river should come down
stronger and sweep it away. Two
Beers appeared, and, as they usually
will, if civilly asked, gave their help.
They walked up and down the span,
and changed the places of nearly all
the oxen; such one was evidently q
wheeler, an after OK; another, from
his marks, was accustomed to pull on
the other side; another must be put
further up or further down the span.
The span rearranged, the Beers,
with mighty clap from their whips,
whoops yunk, Atland, Blomveldt,
Jacoop-sonorous yells to the leading
oxen, with many backhanded wrist
cut, and thon flick in front, steering
the wheelers with the butts of their
whips, guiding the leaders with the
unerring lash, started the span, kept
it pulling straight, and in two minutes
the wagon was standing on the other
side OF the river, the owners and the
oxen equally puzzled to know how it
got there.--Pall Mall Gazette.
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When Jack Harris was mustered out
of the army at Fort Leavenworth in
1865, he had S169 pay coming to him.
An auction sale of mules was in prog
ress and he invested the greater part
of his money in five big animals and
afterwarl picked up wagon and some
harness.
Then he drove to Franklin County,
where he traded part of his plunder for
eighty acres of land. He kept two
mules and the wagon and became o
freighter.
One evening when he had unloaded
at Ottawa lot of stuff which he had
hauled from Kansas City, it was sug'
gested to him that he might get job
of hauling from young man who
had bought lot and was preparing to
put up store building. He struck
the stranger for the work and secured
it, hauling goods and lumber for him
from Lawrence.
The stranger was a liberal sort OF a
man, and the future candidate for
Congress was greatly pleased with
him. One day he drove to his faith
er's farm and greeted his sister with:
"Sister, I've found a fellow for
you!"
"Ob, go off, Jack!" the young girl
said, 81 want no fellow"
About a year sfterward he took his
friend out to the farm to visit over
Sunday. Sure enough, young Harris
had guessed it right, and the young
storekeeper and "sister" after while
made match OF 1t.
Years rolled by and the two broth
ers.in-law, still fast friends, became
presidents of rival banks in Ottawa,
and the other day at Lawrence, Har-
ris had the active support and coun-
sci of his brother-in.law in his strug-
gle for the Congressional nomination.
His name is Horace ]. Smith. Kan.
sas City Star.
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A Strange Coincidence,

Austin Corbin, who was killed il
the runaway accident at Newport, N.
H., was of Connecticut stock, hif
father having been born at Somers.
Conn. DR.. L. E. Richardson, o.
Hartford, and Austin Corbin were
schoolboys together, both having been
born in that town and resided there
until they reached manhood. DR..
Richardson, in speaking of his old
schoolmate, related an incident of
especial interest, in view of the cause
of the death of Mr.. Corbin. AS has
been stated in the accounts of last
Thursdays accident, the Corbin home.
stead is located on a hill, the town
roadway being at base along the
side of Sugar River. A semi-circular
driveway leads from the house to the
road. In being driven down to the
roadway the horses started, throwing
the occupants of the carriage against
q stonewall. Mr.. Corbin and his
coachman we're killed. When Austin
Corbin was boy OF sixteen he was
run away with by horse down the
same driveway and thrown against the
stone wall. One leg was fractured in
two places, and his head and body
were badly bruised. He was attended
ty DR.. John L. Sweet, with whom DR..
Richardson afterward studied, and
who is still in practice at Newport, at
the age OF eighty-six. Young Corbir
was thought to be fatally hurt, but re-
covered after being disabled for 6
long time.-Hartford (Conn.} Times
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Cheyenne Saddles.

All over North America for many
years Cheyenne saddles have been IA
nous, and every equestrian outside
the United States Cavalry and OF the
Northwest mounted police of Canada
has either had his horse tricked out
with Cheyenne leather or wished he
had. The fancy work on saddles,
holsters and stirrup hoods that once
made Mexican saddlery famous and
expensive long ago was copied by the
Cheyenne makers, who kept up the
fame and beauty of American horse
trappings, but made them 80 cheap as
to be within the means of most horse
men. In the old days, when Western
cattle ranged all over the plains and
the cowboy was in his glory, that
queer citizen would rather have a
Cheyenne saddle than best girl. In
fact, to be without Cheyenne saddle
and frst.class revolver was to be no
better than the sheep herder of that
era.
Englishmen and Germans now buy
the fsnciest and best trappings to
send abroad to their homes. Hand
strapped saddles cost from $13 to SS5,
but S35 buys as good one as a mod
est man who knows good thing will
care to use. Cowgirl saddles are on
view with rigging for side seats and
with stirrups made in slipper shapes.
It is not that there are really half q
dozen cowgirls in the world, or half q
dozen women like the Colorado cattle
queen or the lady horse breeder of
Wyoming, but there are Western girls
who have to ride a great deal, and
they had fond fathers and brothers,
and still fonder lovers; hence the
manufacture of magnificent side.sad.
dies, all decked with hand-stampea
patterns, and looking as rich as the
richest Bedouin ever dreamed horse
gear being made. There is still good
trade in cowboy outfits that are or
dered from Montana, the Dakotas,
Wyoming, Colorado and Texas, and
similar goods 60 to the horse ranches
of Nevada, Idaho and Oregon. More.
over, as long as men ride horses there
will be, trade in fancy outfits for
them.-Denver Field and Farm.
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The Bicycie Brake.

The Sun thinks that New York bi
cycles should carry brakes. "What
ever" it says, "may be the value Of
skill or strength on the part OF wheel
men, the need of brakes will be un
changed. The sooner brakes are re-
quired by law the better"
Yet brakes are rather nuisance.
Has Mr.. Dana yet acquired the trick
of putting his foot (the off hind foot
is as good as any down nard on the
tire of his front wheel? Every bi-
cyclist who has his feet with him when
he rides. and knows how to use them,
has pair OF brakes about him that
are never out of order.
The skill of the rising generation IN
the use of bicycles is extraordinary.
It is a common sight to see three OF
four small children piled in heap on
TOD of dumb machine, which rolls of
with it's load like tame pony.-Har.
per's Weekly.