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The herald., 1896-05-17
BOGUS SILVERITES

body styling itself the regular Dem
ocratic general committee of San Fran
cisco" Is widely circulating what pur-
ports to be a record of the California
Democracy on the silver coinage ques-
ton. This Committee" is not repre-
sentative of the Democratic party of San
Francisco, but it is representative of the
political brigands that are endeavoring
to restore Christopher a. Buckley to the
proprietorship of the Democracy of the
northern metropolis.
The circular it is sprinkling the state
with has been gotten up for the pur-
pose of catering to the sentiment of such
Of the Democratic party in this state as
may be inclined to favor the free. un-
limited and Independent coinage of sill
yer at the 16-to-l ratio. This circular
contains a resolution adopted by the
Buckley committee declaring in favor of
the unrestricted coinage of silver at the
ratio of 16 to l, and also a pledge to be
taken by the 161 delegates to be sent
to the Democratic state convention I'M
der the auspices of that committee.
which requires them to vote for the in.
sertion in the conventions platform of
"a plank favoring the free and unlimited
coinage of gold and silver at the ratio
of Is to 1, and upon terms of exact
equality as they existed prior to 1879,
Independent of the action of any Other
power or nation whatsoever, and to
demand the insertion of this plank in
the national Democratic platform at
Chicago"
The Buckley organization by thus
vociferating loudly for silver hopes to
break into the state convention 1t Will
send a delegation from San Francisco
to contest for places in the convention.
that will be ostensibly silver but really
only silver plated, and the circularizine
and resolving that it is INDUCING in is
for the purpose Of creating in the minds
of the real silver men that will go to the
convention sentiment that will be fav-
orable to the admission of its delega-
ton.
AS a matter Of fact Buckley's San
Francisco Democracy has no more in
terest in the free silver issue than a no.,
has in the latest style Of neckWear. Pcu-
pie of that class are not burdoned with
convictions, not bothered with princinlrs
on finance, taxation or any other public
question, and their claim of friendship
for silver is not worthy moments con-
tiously believe in the free use Of that
metal in the money of the country.
The real nature of the Buckley crowd S
The herald., 1896-05-17

called the Republican party" No
state can legislate on that bone Of con-
tention, the money question, nor on that
other national issue, the tariff. But
each state can decide whether or not its
existing system of taxation shall be ex-
changed for something better In every
state the present plan is more or less de-
fective and unjust. In some Oh the
states the taxation laws and methods
are simply outrageous. and ought to be
repealed or amended at the earliest pos
sible day.
In the latter list Is California Now
while Republicans, Democrats, Popu-
lists and Prohibitionists differ on ma
tional issues there is no reason why vot-
ers In all those parties should not be
united in favor of local option in taxa
ton, Such a change would be a bless
ing to the entire people of this common
wealth, regardless of political opinions,
religious professions or secular occupa-
tions. Let the voters but say the word
and It will be done. Tax reform is live
issue, 1t will no more down than would
Banouo's ghost. Intelligent people al
most everywhere are beginning to real
lie. partially at least, the incongruities,
absurdities and injustice of existing ifs
cal nolicies. They want something
better. They feel that they need some
thing better. The way to get 1t Is Tor
ballot wielders. when electing the next
legislatures, to choose only such repre-
sentatives as are known to be fearless
advocates of local option.
The herald., 1896-05-17

The New York Evening Post which often
asserts that there is no such thing as
science of taxation, explains in recent ed
itoral article that though there is no SCI
ence of taxation, there is an art of taxa
ton. which is an extremely interesting art,
kind of a person the taxpayer is and how
he lives"
That description of the art of taxation
is description of the art of blackmail.
But is it possible that there Is no essential
between taxation and hlackmail? Is gov
eminent thing so arbitrary in its essence
that no scientific relation between its ne
Are the anarchists right after all. when
they say that government is device OF
tyrants, having no justification in natural
law? Or is ii the atheists who are right
when they tell US that this universe is
child of chance? For unless government is
an arbitrary device. or there is no God of
justice and wisdom, there must be science
of taxation
If taxation is like blackmail a tribute
levied upon persons according to their
kind and the way in which they live. re-
garlless of the value of the service that
government performs for them, then gov
eminent itself must be like the blackmail-
er. In that case the sooner it is put an
end to the better But We believe hat tax
alton has better basis. We believe that
there is a science Of taxation. the funda-
mental principles of which is like that of
tradng-something for something and
nothing for nothing The practical appli-
cation of this principle is simple. 1t is
today in fun operation everywhere, but
with one defect that of allowing the tax
gatherers. who tax the people in proper
them. TO pocket most of the taXes.-Cleve-
land Recorder.
The herald., 1896-05-17
THE COMMITTEE MEETING

The outcome of yesterdays sitting of
the Democratic county central COM
mittee may be disappointing to some
of the people who programmed, but it
will be eminently pleasing to the body
of the Democratic party of this county
which, in the language of one of the
speakers of the occasion, asks only
fair shake" The adjournment to next
Saturday was. under the circumstances,
the proper thing to do. A county COM
mittee meeting with so large proxy
representation and 80 many instances
of absenteeism not even represented by
proxies. is not the sort that should de-
termine so important a question of
party procedure as that involved in the
primary election issue. the chief issue
that the county committee will have the
consideration of.
It was quite apparent that large
number of the members absent were so
because of failure to receive on time. or
at all, notices of the time and place of
meeting. The Herald does not place any
blame on anybody in connection with
the failure of these absent committee
men to receive notification of the meet
ing; it only adverts to it as fact,
most important fact, justifying ad
journment for a reasonable time. Some
factional states may be broken, but no
party prospects are imperiled by the ad-
before the meeting of the state conven-
ton, and there is left plenty of time for
the election of delegates to the county
convention and the subsequent work of
the latter.
The results of the meeting constitute
an ample endorsement Of The Herald's
fight for precinct primaries. AS far as
the committeeman present in person
were concerned the friends of precinct
primaries were in an overwhelming ma
jority. The advocates of the ward plan
could have only carried the day with the
votes represented by proxies sent by
men who, in the majority of instances,
were probably either in entire ignorance
Of the attempt that was to be made to
substitute ward for precinct primaries,
or had given the subject less thought
than they will now.
When the committee meets again the
forces for the precinct primary will be
present in still greater strength than
yesterday. and there is little doubt
about this most essentially Democratic
method Of obtaining the will of the
party membership holding its own.
The herald., 1896-05-17

Identification with the money issue Is
well exploited In the following pungent
editorial excerpt from the Visalia Times.
the paper edited by that sterling DEM
ocrat, Ben Maddox. The Times says:
The only financial question that inter-
ests Buckley and his grimy band of pa
triots is: What is there in 1t for us?'
They are for anything that affords them
opportunities for public plumber. They
are Democrats for revenue only; they
are for free coinage or anything else
that will license them to steal. In the
past they debauched the public service
of San Francisco and sold out the Dem
ocratic party to the Republicans and
the railroad monopoly. and they want
another chance to repeat the infamy.
The silver question should cut no fig
ure when 1t comes to passing on the i'm
pudent claims of this gang of political
brigands. They represent neither DEM
ocratic principles nor the Democratic
voters of San Francisco. They simply
represent an organized appetite for pub
lie plumber, indecency and dishonesty
in office and shameless treachery in
party management; in short. Buckley
ism. The Democratic party has smashed
Buckley once: it is public duty to keep
him smashed. Every good citizen
should hit the head of his corrupt or
ganization wherever 1t presents itself.
Democrats in the interior should I'M
derstand that the issue presented by
the Buckley rump is not a question of
free coinage, but an issue of honesty
against dishonesty. of irregularity
against regularity of true Democracy
against corruption and party treason.
Buckley once shamed. then betrayed us
He should never be permitted to do so
again. The Democrats of the interior
will be false to themselves. false to the
general welfare and recreant to the good
name and we'll being of their party ii
they again permit Buckley to boss the
Democratic organization of San Fran
cisco, to again debauch it till it stinks
in the nostrils of honest men and then
sell it to the common enemy.
The silver question is an issue to be de-
cided on its merits by honest men of
opposing views, but sincere convictions.
The Buckley gang is without honesty.
sincerity or conviction. An ordinary
piece club has as much integrity and
party standing. They are not Demo-
cratic. They are not respectable They
are not even honest. Their pretended
solicitude for free coinage does not alter
their fraudulent and mercenary char
acter. Why should genuine silver men
regard them as any other than what
they area gang of political hghbind-
erS out for the stuff
The herald., 1896-05-17
The California Republican Platform

California has Endorsed Mckinley and
free silver This is one of the dividends
of the Ohio mans straddle.-New York
Journal.
The Democratic party may be divided
on the money question. but none, of its
free silver conventions have yet elected
delegates in favor of a presidential can
didate who is claimed as a gold stan
dard man at the east. This is what the
California Republicans did in adopting
a free-silver resolution and instructing
their delegates for Mckinley. Who is
to be cheated New York World
The world is waiting to hear Editor
Kohlsaat announce that Mckinley will
not accept the votes of the California
delegation because it is also instructed
to demand free coinage of silver at Is
to New York Journal.
McKinley's own state presents him Is
a financial straddle-bug candidate for
president, many other states have in
structed their delegates for Mckinley
and the gold standard, and now comes
California with Instructions for Nc
Kinley and his fiat money. And every
thing is fish that comes into the net Of
the Buckeye Napoleon. - Louisville
Times
The herald., 1896-05-17

Elsewhere in this issue of The Herald
will be found a contribution by Hon.
Abbot Kinney under the caption of
Money and Taxation that will amply
repay careful reading. Mr. Kinney
treats in his usually interesting and in
structiVe way Of some elementary pro-
positions that are unfortunately too lit
tie understood by people in general.
When the average voter grasps the fun
damcntal principles in finance and tax
alton, the problems that present them
selves under the heads of those subjects
will become easier of popular solution
and the occupation of the demagogue
in politics and the charlatan in reform
will disappear.
The herald., 1896-05-17
THE SOUND MONEY PLANK

could the Pennsylvania Democracy
set the pace at Chicago" the Philadel-
phia Inquirer (Rep) says, I'VE should
have sound.money planks in the plat
dence in the United States would be re-
stored and an immediate impetus would
be given to business"
The sound-money victory in the DEM
ocratic primaries in Memphis has more
significance than the dispatches gave it.
THE total vote was light" the Memphis
Scimitar Oen.) says. lowing to the
confidence of the sound-money men In
the result. which made many of them
indifferent about going to the polls. Had
they turned out in full force the silver
men would have been buried out of sight.
The latter displayed the most activity
In the campaign. and undoubtedly polled
much larger proportion of their vote
than their opponents did"
THE silver men In the south and the
west are almost everywhere more active
and aggressive than the gold-standard
men. and it is largely to this that the feel
Ing is due that the Chicago convention
will be dominated by the silverites," the
Baltimore News (Dem.) says. I'm many
states. determined effort would Sc
cure victory for sound money and the
effort is not made only because of a fatal
istic belief that it has no chance of sue
cess. With the fine showing of Pennsyl-
vania and Michigan. more plucky spirit
in the south and the west may be ex-
pected to show itself"
The Minneapolis Journal (Rep) says
of Mckinley. Standing before the coun-
try as the apostle of protection. the en-
bodiment of the idea and the representa-
tive of the principle. he has been, by his
supposed friends. or by his own coward
ice. placed in weak and compromis-
ing position on the only question which
divides the ,.fx- nd he, tee
which the people OF America are today
most seriously commemorative question
of finance. With a record in congress
we'll calculated to throw suspicion upon
the soundness OF his principles. and the
favorite son of a state which has pre-
sented to the country meaningless and
evasive statement of its financial views.
he Is regarded by the silver men as the
most desira BILE candidate for them in the
whole list. The Republican party should
rot nominate at St Louis any man
whom it will have to defend or apologize
for in any particular
Until Mr.. Mckinley speaks out for
himself. declaring his views on the cur
rency question. he must be regarded as
a shuff1er," the Philadelphia LedE<' Und.
kep) says. "coquetting for the silver
vote. while Senator Sherman vouches for
his financial orthodoxy. The money plank
of the Ohio PLATFORM which has been
again and again attributed to him with
out a denial or contradiction. is an at
tempt at evasion. and his declaration
the monev of the government must be
as fair a. its honor. is of the same char
acter. Both are shutting and deceptive.
Unless Mr.. Mckinley can be induced
to make a clear, unmistaka BILE declara
ton in favor of the inviolate mainte-
nance of the gold standard, he will be
dangerous man for president, and con-
seQuently candidate whom the Repub-
leans should not nominate"
The herald., 1896-05-17
Presidential Possibilities

So far In the progress of the Democratic
campaign the party has presented to it
three names. each Identified with the cause
Of the gold standard-Carlisle, Russell and
Pattison. So far Democratic state conven-
tons east of the Mississippi and north of
the ohio have all declared for the mainte
nance of the gold standard as established
siXty-two years ago when Andrew jack
son was president.-St Paul Globe.
A thing that is essential is that the plat
form and the candidate must he in accord.
We Of Kentucky know what it means to
see a f"ee-SilVer candidate on Il sound
money platform. Let the platform declare
AGAINST the free-silver heresv and nominate
John g. Carlisle and we will make p. fight
that will astonish the natives.-Winchester
(Ky) Democrat.
The herald., 1896-05-17

California coast, and had about made
up his mind to veto the river and har-
Dor bill II 1t came to him containing the
Santa Monica OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
News
The herald., 1896-05-17

Elizabeth Cady Stanton says the only
drawback to her happiness as child was
goblin has been abolished in the homes Of
enlightened people.
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The herald., 1896-05-17

The Herald Publishing company hereby
offers a reward of ten $50 dollars for the
arrest and conviction of anyone found
stealing copy or copies Of THE HERALD
from wherever the same may have been
placed by carrier for delivery to patrons.
The herald., 1896-05-17

City subscribers to The Herald will con-
fer a favor by reporting to the business
office late delivery or any other negligence
on the part of carriers. During the week
all papers should reach subscribers not
later than I o'clock, and on Sundays by
o'clock.
The herald., 1896-05-17
That was flank admission that FRYE

THU was 1anK aumlslon That frye
made. when White asked him where he
got his figures on the san Pedro harbor
improvements. From Hood chief en-
eineer Of the Southern Pacific" said
Frye. So the government is to make
the tmproN ement on an estimated cost
of $3.09S. coo on plans provided by the
Southern Pacific. 1t appears to us that
that should be all the nfOrma ton the
senate needs on that subject.-San Diego
Sun.
1t Is said Grover c. studied the geog-
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feyta Is
BOSTON o0 DRY STORE
230 South Broadway
Opposite City Hall
EnerQV Tells
Energy Tells

Work tells but depend upon it, it's values that the trade
Visit mammoth establishment with its thirty odd departments
each ITSELF nearly two hundred busy employees and
hrongs of satisfied customers. What has done Values like
these:
The herald., 1896-05-17
Bathing Suits

There was time when it could be truthfully
said: "lf on want to take all the romance out of
girl put bathing suit on her" but it is just the
reverse, for there is real style as we'll as grace in the
new designs and materials. Mohair Flannel and
Serge Suits for Ladies, Misses and Children.
Prices, $3.50, S3.z5, s3.75, $3.50, IS and up
The herald., 1896-05-17
Advance Notice

Thursday Friday and Saturday. May 2 I'D and 3d. will hold our
Millinery Opening On this occasion will show all the very
latest styles and make prices that will be the lowest
quoted frsclass Millinery.
The herald., 1896-05-17
Infants Wear

1t is conceded fact that the children of this
country are the best dressed of any in the world and
why not when their entire wardrobe be selected
from among the choicest fabrics and styles at the most
reasonable prices and made in the best possible man.
ner We are now prepared to supply the every want
of our little friends.
Unusual values in White and Colored Dresses O. m
of Lawns and Dimities elegantly trimmed with u .UD
embroidery, at Observation-Disclosures.
and upward
Beautiful assortment Of Chdrens Dresses In all the latest
designs in Madras, Lawns and Linen Batste.
Childrens Aprons in White India Lawn, O. u
Endless varieties IskeJ
Misses Sun Bonnets and Caps, = M
In White and Colored Wash Materials, sDO.UD
at from CSC 10.
Boys Fauntleroy Waists, S0c
QJUO
The herald., 1896-05-17

1t Is said Grover C. studied the geog-
raphy and topography Of the south
The herald., 1896-05-17

EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT.: 221 East
Fourth street Telephone 1885,
BUSINESS OFFICE: Bradbury Building,
222 West Third street. Telephone 24'.
The herald., 1896-05-17
WILLIAM S. CREIGHTON
Editor-in- Chief.

THE HERALD owns a full Associated
Press franchise and publishes the complete
telegraphic news report received daily by
special leased wire.
The herald., 1896-05-17
Black Dress Goods

The prices now offered in our Black Dress Goods De-
parten are as attractive as the goods shown; never
in the history of the Dress Goods business have equal
prices been made and those who come in ''just to
look" are almost sure to own suit skirt length be-
fore leaving Below note some of the special
values for the coming week:
2, pieces of Figured Scians and En-,
Brllannes, Jill
worth from 6oc to 75c, per yard ..............
900 yards Mohair Diagonal Chevlots, cS,
worth 75c, eJOL
per yard
$50 Skirt Lengths, CT IN
lot at al. III
per length NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
'';' i: at .. $l.95
Is s !: s'is ' a. Wool "'''' 421c
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REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS.

James Campbell to James R. Garniss, lot on w
line OF Nalenc street, 80 of Fifteenth, S 90
by w 1876 $40
Kate WaItham (nee Luhrs. and as guardians Will
liam H., Alexander G., Charles J. and Mary c.
Brockhof) 10 w. w. Lewis, lot on n line of Twenty
fourth street, so " OF York, W so by 1O4;
William and Martha J. Crittenden to A. E. Buck
ingham, lot on line of Eighth avenue, 100 \ of
J street, n IS by 100; $40.
Delphine Alexander to Theodore Alexander lot
on + line OF Forty-first avenue, 100 of street.
: 80 by 100: gift.
Charles {. and Lillian NJ Moore to Elgfn F. Stod-
dard, lots 242 and 25l, Heyman Tract: $40
Daniel and Ann Campbell (by R. l. Whelan
Sherih) TO James Webste lot on Sc line of Wyo-
\ + so, block 8, Sears subdivisions, West End 2;
1852.
Mary Corcoran to Ellen Corcoran, lot on S line Of
Powell avenue. l25 e of NJ ission street, % by S
100, subdivision of Cummings map Of Precita
Valley lots 1854 20 357; $40.
John H. and Ellen G. Grady 10 Horatio s. Man
Ming undivided third interest in lot Z line of
Fifteenth avenue. 225 ST. of street, Sc % by
Ne 100 ON. and H., 292; SO.
Ellen Fitzpatrick to City and County Of san
Pacific improvement Company to same, same;
Richard Z. Queen to same same; ST.
Charles L. Ubboff o same, same; 81.
Borace L. Hill 10 same, same: 81.
G aries T. and Abbe L. Patriarche to same,
same; 81.
ALAMEDA COUNTY.
w. II. Summers to Rose A. Summers, lot on s
line OF Twentieth street, 126 w of Castro w 2b by
$ lO0, block 249, Oakland: also lot on 5 line OF
IwentetA street, Is = of Brush + IS by 100.
block 294, Oakland: gift.
o. l.. Shafter Estate Company to Thomas Crellin
lot on + corner of Alice and Durant streets, S
$50 by 1884, Oakland; $l5, 600
The Central Land company Ca corporation) to
Fred G. Weston, lot on ) line of Thirty-third
or Nolan street, 1863 Z of West S 100 by + So
block +, map of Central Land Company, Oakland ;
SO.
James and Mary Shields to W. H. Putson, lot on