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The herald., 1897-03-11
SOME FLExIBILITY IN 1T

An amendment to the state constitu-
ton, providing for the making of
county government in a manner similar
to the charter making of city, is before
the legislature. This amendment should
be presented to the people. There is no
such thing as satisfying the people of
fffty-seven different counties with
county government bills made in Sacra-
mento. The Sacramento county govern
ment bills have been mainly made up
of the demands of the politicians, who
have not fairly considered the peoples
interests. The people of each county
should have the fullest liberty in fixing
the local forms of government and in de-
termining all fees and salaries. Under
such system each county is to blame for
its own bad government and can blame
no one but itself for incompetency and
extravaganza. At Sne same time expert
ments can be had locally to determine
the advantages of different forms of
government. No one should overlook
the value of this chance for flexibility
and Improvement. The changing con-
ditions of life are sure to make change
in government forms necessary to meet
the demands of progress. In flexible
local system of government this require
ment is provided for. The system
should be easy simple and as inexpen-
sive as is consistent with safety. A car
dinal tenet of Democratic doctrine is To-
cal self-government to the point where
the force of the nation is preserved.
The herald., 1897-03-11

The distinguished French economist,
NJ Levasseur, who made a prolonged
stay in this country in 1s93 is contribu-
tor to the March number of the Annals
of the American Academy. His essay on
Concentration of Industry, and Ma
chinery in the United States is paper
of marked interest. His views upon the
efficiency of the American laborer and
the extensive use of mechanical proc
esses in the United States as compared
with European countries will be of gen.
eral interest.
The herald., 1897-03-11

A commercial venture of much possi-
bic Importance to Los Angeles was inau-
gurated by the Terminal Railway COM
pany yesterday. 1t was the clearance
from San Pedro of sailing craft, loaded
with assorted merchandise, hay and lum-
ber for Mexican ports. Any movement
to open up traffic with our southern
coast neighbors is to be welcomed with
satisfaction, and even a small begin
ming may lead to great results one of
these days
The herald., 1897-03-11
Wearing Out the Lives Of Statesmen

Americans are more inconsiderate OF
the rights of those who carry RESPONSE
bilities on their shoulders than are the
people of any other country. The lives
of statesmen are shortened by the de-
mands of officeseekers, although this
evil has been somewhat abated by the
operation of civil service. 1t Is almost
impossible for men engaged in art, in
literature or in science to concentrate
themselves for any productive period
upon a great execution. They must pay
heavy penalties If they are famous. 1t
is not remarkable that men OF genius
frequently fail to sustain by future
achievements the product that first gave
them distinction.-Kansas City Journal.
The herald., 1897-03-11
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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LOS ANGELES THEArER. The
sale of seats for the production of "Shore
Acres" opens this morning at Q a. m. and
from present indications there will be
large patronage. The opening takes
place on Monday night with the author,
James A. Herne. I'M his portrayal OF
Nathaniel Berry. In commenting upon
this play the critic Of the New York Her
aid has said: IF Charles Dickens had
possessed as much talent for play writ
ing as he certainly had affection for the
stage, he would no doubt have written
just such play as Shore Acres. In
his address before the Boston Home
congress on Art for Truths Sake" Mr..
Herne admits that he Is greatly indebted
to the famous English novelist for much
of his success both as actor and play
wright. Herne has imbibed many OF
Dickens thoughts and ideas, and, as
an actor, has made close study of many
of his quaint characters. Shore
Acres" however, Is American to the
core and its people are genuine Yam
KEGS The scenes set forth in this work
show the daily life of New England
family on a Maine farm. There are
nearly thirty characters introduced and
all are said to be distinct types. The
scenery, properties. and in fact every
thing used in the production of Shore
Acres will be entirely new. The en-
gagement is limited to one week with a
Saturday matinee.
Town Topics" will continue to exert
its farce comedy attractive,powers for
the remainder of the current week.
BURBANK THEATER. Monte
Cristo" improves in action with each
performance and will be succeeded next
Monday night by the clever comedian,
Harry Corson Clark, in "A Matrimonial
Maze"
ORPHEUM. The wonderfully clever
toe dancing of Miss Titania is one of the
chief attractions at this house, In COM
bination with the ballet which per-
forms it's evolutions under the chang
ing colored lights to loud applause night
ly. The Panther trio of contortionists
give a performance that battles de-
scription and is the best of the kind
ever seen on these boards. The four
Cohans have a new comedy skit that
brings down the house. Briseno. the
Cuban wire walker. and number of
other clever attractions in the song and
dance line make up bill that Is equal to
anything yet given here in it's line.
The herald., 1897-03-11
LOVE AND YOUTH

To the heart of youth the world is high
wayside:
Passing forever, he fares; and on either
hand,
Deep in the gardens golden pavilions hide.
Nestle in orchard bloom, and far on the
level land
Call him with lighted lamp in the eventide.
Thick as stars at night when the moon Is
down
Pleasures assail him. He to his nobler
fate
Fares; and but waves hand as he passes
on =,
Cries but a wayside word to her at the
garden gate.
Sings but boyish stave and his face is
Robert Louis Stevenson.
The herald., 1897-03-11

The Main street paving matter yester-
day again came up in the city council.
and on the request of the protestants
was again postponed for ten days. after
majority and minority reports had been
submitted by the special committee.
The whole matter has now narrowed
down to a fight on the asphalt and the
grouting of the cutters, and in the in
terim the protestants will look up evil
dence on those points.
The herald., 1897-03-11
Want. TO Know, You Know

To the Editor of the Los Angeles Her
aid: see by the late proceedings of the
city board of education that they have
recommended certain buildings and ad-
ditions to be erected for the use OF the
schools, and they call on the city SUPER
intendent of buildings for plans and
specifications as to cost. etc. Why don't
they ask their own building superinten-
dent for that information If he is not a
mechanic and not capable of doing such
work then what do they pay him $110 per
month for Last year the old board paid
for plans for several additions; the pres
ent board is in the same rut.
ECONOMY.
The herald., 1897-03-11
A ouestion Of Quality

do you think" said the lady who was
shopping, that anybody would steal
this umbrella IL I were to leave 1t for
few minutes?"
Really, madam" replied the clerk,
II shouldn't like to venture an opinion
without first examining the umbrella"
Washington Evening Star.
The herald., 1897-03-11

The Salt Lake Herald says: 1T is
not important whether members of the
city council call each other liars or not.
The only important feature in relation
to it is whether, when they do. they tell
the truth" It is to be hoped that the
question win be satisfactorily settled
before the Los Angeles and Salt Lake
railway shall be in operation.
The herald., 1897-03-11
Tariff Robbery stllI Ia Order

American steel rails are selling way
below English prices. and our manufac-
turers have even been invading Eng
land, but that is no reason for the re-
moval of duties in the new Republican
tariff bill. The trust will want to reor-
ganize in a few weeks. Then the duty
will be necessary to keep up exorbitant
prices to the home consumer.-Kansas
CITY Times.
The herald., 1897-03-11

1t makes it look bad for Mr.. Justice
Shiras to have Congressman Dalzell un-
dertake to defend him for changing his
mind on the income tax question. When
justice of the supreme court is in need
of a defense for a decision he may be
said to be under a cloud. But It is not
understood that Justice Shiras asked
Dalzell to come to his defense.
The herald., 1897-03-11

And now comes patriot with fiery
denuncia tions of the inaugural manager
for giving the ball in the pension build
ing He says the building is too intimate
ly associated with the horrors of war
and MANNED soldiers to be given over
to merrymaking. A dose of anti-bilious
pills is what that fellow needs.
The herald., 1897-03-11
His First Night Out

Major Mckinley ate supper with Mr..
and Mrs Cleveland at the White House
on Tuesday nig1t-Mrs. Cleveland serv-
ing the same for the especial accommo-
dation of the major. Servants were ex-
cluded and Grove and frankie told the
major all about Washington society
The herald., 1897-03-11

the opinion OF the taxpayers who have
TO- foot the bills. The whole transaction
is beneath the dignity of men compe z
tent to hold the important office of coun-
Gilman, savoring, as It does. of the meth
DDS of the pot-house politician.
The herald., 1897-03-11
Now Looking for Their Reward

During the campaign. 1t is said, Mr.
Mckinley greeted 1000, 900 persons. Not
withstanding his impaired health,
large proportion Of this 100000 Insist on
greeting him again in order that he may
be enabled to perceive their fitness for
places under the new administration
st. Louis Post-Dispatch.
The herald., 1897-03-11
General Disappointment

Mr. Younghusband (complacently)-
1 suppose you know that there were
several young ladies disappointed when
I married you?
Mrs. nghusband-Several. my
dear? Why, every girl in my class at
vassar had prophesied a brilliant fu-
ture for me!-Puck.
The herald., 1897-03-11
AHIIcted with Bad r,emorIes

The officers of the sugar trust ought to
have contracted the diary habit when
young. They seem not to- be able to re-
member a thing that has happened in
their lives since they went into the bus-
ness of cornering the sweet Market
Kansas City Times.
The herald., 1897-03-11

Chairman Dingley says the new tariff
bill will be ready to report in very few
days after congress assemblies, and that
it will pass the lower house by a large
majority, but he is not so sure of it's fate
in the senate
The herald., 1897-03-11
THE ARLINGTON HOTEL
nightly expected to land, a state com.
BEAUTIFUL SANTA BARBARA

nightly expected to land, q state COM
pounded Of fury. nerves. credulity and a
very clear idea of how terrible the re-
suits of an invasion actually would be.
AS to doing anything. such as to re-
storing order in Turkey. which might
involve risk Of quarrel the nations re-
gard such proposals either as Mnacies or
as an English farmer would regard a
proposal to set fire to a cornfeld, be-
cause from the shrieks somebody ap-
peared to be committing murder under
shelter of the corn.
The herald., 1897-03-11
The Au6ermaolc PLANT

Chicago aldermen have insinuated that
they ought to have salaries of $4,000 per
year each, as 1t Is impossible for them
to be honest at So per meeting. Perhaps.
however there is some law which COM
pels people TO be aldermen in Chicago
Cleveland Leader.
The herald., 1897-03-11

If President Mckinley is too busy oil
ing up the machinery of the government
to take to the road with full supply
Of prosperity, he would oblige long
suffering public If he would distribute
a few samples right away.
The herald., 1897-03-11
Itcouldn't Have Been

tapleton-Where did you go last
right?
Caldeco.t-Oh, went to supper at the
Van Razzlers.
Stapleton-Was it a regular func-
ton?
Caldecott-I guess not. had regular
square meal.-Puck.
The herald., 1897-03-11
AtLeIgure

Algy-Clarence is a lucky dog. He
married in haste and now he's repent
ing at leisure.
Reggy-Where does the luck come
in?
Algy-Why. he's repenting at leisure,
man-married an heiress and hasn't had
to do a stroke of work since.-Judge.
The herald., 1897-03-11

Ohio should be proud of her crop of
presidents. Every president elected by
the people since the close of the war was
an Ohio man by birth. except Cleveland.
Grant in 1868 and again in 1872.
Hayes in 1876, Garfield in 1880, Harrison
in 1888, and Mckinley in 1896.
The herald., 1897-03-11

Six thousand Colorado Republicans
have petitioned President Mckinley to
smash the civil service rules into smith
Greens and give the boys chance. Who
would have thought that Colorado had
so many grown-up idiots running at
The herald., 1897-03-11

If President Mckinley will ask the
mills and factories to open their doors,
and If they will do it, great many peo-
pie will take back a great many things
they said about him during the cam
nojOu
The herald., 1897-03-11
Never Closes

whom to avoid and on whom to call dur
ing the next four years. Major stayed
until 10 o'clock, when Mrs. Mckinley sent
for him, being desirous that the major
should set q good example in Washing
ton on the first night Of his stay and
come home early. So the major COM
piled with the request and was safely
in bed before 10 o'clock. This was the
majors first night out.-Seattle Times.
The herald., 1897-03-11

President Mckinley will pardon his
fellow citizens If they turn their backs
upon him for a few days to gaze upon
the gentlemen who are about to contest
for the first prize for physical culture
at Carson
The herald., 1897-03-11

womanss pocketbobok from her hand.
4 severely reprimanded the woman
fcr leading the thief into temptation
By carrying her purse in her hand. An
other judge OF the same town advises
women to carry pistols when they go
shopping.
The herald., 1897-03-11

Durrant, the San Francisco girl killer,
and Jackson and Walling, the Kentucky
girl killers, are to be hanged, which
means that justice is about to resume
business at the old stand.
The herald., 1897-03-11

With the twenty-nine pianos which
they propose to purchase off-hand. the
board of education is likely to strike
tremendous dscord. The first raucous
notes are sounded this morning.
The herald., 1897-03-11

General Weyler is mistaken. The
people of the United States do not de-
mand his recall They do not care
whether he goes or stays. What they do
demand is that Americans living or Wis
iting in Cuba shall be treated properly
1t is not Weyler but Weylerism that the
people of this country object to.
The herald., 1897-03-11
The Consumer Has no Friend

Under the new tariff foreigners will
get American articles cheaper, while
American consumers will have to pay
higher prices. The American consumer
will have no friends in the new admins
tration.-St Louis Post-Dispatch.
The herald., 1897-03-11

Secretary Sherman's first great stroke
of diplomacy with Spain looks to the
summary expulsion from Cuba of all
American citizens who are even suspect
ed of completely with the insurgents.
The herald., 1897-03-11

With but few exceptions the leading
Republican newspapers are urging
President Mckinley to retain General
Lee in charge Of American interests in
Cuba
The herald., 1897-03-11
The Phenou,enon Accounted for

of Utah's salt lake which has kindled
a belief in the existence Of submarine
volcano may be simply an ebullition OF
mirth at the prospect Of Brigham
Young's statue ornamenting the capi.
tol building in Washington.-St. LOUIS
Republic
The herald., 1897-03-11

In naming his baby Mary Elizabeth,
Mr.. Harrison places himself in touch
with the common people against the
coming Of the next national convention
of his party.
The herald., 1897-03-11
THE PUBLIC PULSE

(The Herald under this heading prints
communications, but does not assume re-
sponsibility for the sentiments expressed.
Correspondents are requested to cultivate
brevity as far as is consistent with the
proper expression of their views)
The herald., 1897-03-11

Bulla's f1ve-block street railway bill
met it's everlasting quietus yesterday
when the ehacting clause was stricken
out. So much for so much! Give the
suburban roads a chance to get into
town
The herald., 1897-03-11

Mrs. Emma Sheridan Fry says ito
firt with a husband after marriage is
the sacred duty Of every wife" Whose
husband should she fiirt with, Emma?
"a husband Is too indefinite.
The herald., 1897-03-11

The Philadelphia Press is getting
ready to join the new journalism. It
compares Mckinley with Lincoln, and
gives the former trifle the advantage.
The herald., 1897-03-11

The secretary of the chamber of COM
nerce yesterday received notice of the
establishment of a Mexican consulate
in this city, with Senor e. Endrade in
charge
The herald., 1897-03-11
chance for Honey Taking

II will cost anywhere from $40 to $25O
to get a good look at Mr.. Mckinley on
March 4th. Would 1t not be wise thing
to charge corresponding rates to the
numerous gentlemen who are trying to
get a good look at him behind CLOSED
doors in Canton buffalo Courier.
The herald., 1897-03-11

Nevada has reached the Threshold
of new period of prosperity. and no
thanks of the Advance Agent, either;
but 1t will be short lived as to cash ben
Gifts
The herald., 1897-03-11

The sound Of the grinding Of the Office
hunters makes the goddess of the merit
system tremble in her sandals.
The herald., 1897-03-11

The Santa Fe Railway company has
abandoned crude petroleum as fuel for
its engines. Score one for the oil COM
bine and the advanced price!
The herald., 1897-03-11

Speaking of kennel shows, If the Eu-
ropean dogs of war are let loose. there
will be an exhibit worth seeing.
The herald., 1897-03-11

]. Pierpont Morgan and George Gould
took prizes at the st. Louis kennel show.
1t is important that the country should
konw this fact.
The herald., 1897-03-11

Michigan proposes to tax bachelors.
That is right in line with the doctrine of
the single tax advocates.
The herald., 1897-03-11

You can get good tea
from your grocer, and ne
will return your money in
full if you don't like it.
ScAi22ing's Best Japan is
quite as fine as any dollar
tea in the market, andis not
colored.
San Francisco
The herald., 1897-03-11

In testing his strength the other day
Fitzsimmons struck 800 pounds. But he
did not make the test on Corbett's body,
and so it don't count for much.
The herald., 1897-03-11

japan will try bimetallism at so 1-3
of silver to 1 of gold as an experiment.
Sixteen to one is the correct thing,
neighbor, "and don't you forget it"
The herald., 1897-03-11
THURSDAY. MARCH II, 49, ?.
AN AMENDMENT PROPOSED

The Herald wishes to rise in meeting
and propose the following amendment
TO the state constitution: Abolish the
legislature.
The herald., 1897-03-11

Chauncey Depew is a great joker, but
ten to one he cannot see that his can
didacy for the ambassadorship to Eng
land was a joke.
The herald., 1897-03-11

If President Mckinley will lock and
bolt the back door the Kitchen cabinet"
would have to disband, which would be
great thing for the country.
The herald., 1897-03-11

Sanguilly has not yet announced the
subject of his lecture, but that he will
enter the lecture field there is not much
doubt. They all do.
The herald., 1897-03-11

Caminetti's bill defining the disqual
ification of judges was showed under
yesterday by a veto.
The herald., 1897-03-11

1t is said that McKinley's favorite
song at this particular time is, They're
After Me-"
The herald., 1897-03-11

If you want to know about Canton,
Ohio, read Goldsmith's Deserted VIII
lage." or the history Of any western
boom town.
The herald., 1897-03-11
Merely a Twist Of the Screw

1t was so easy. The coal barons wanted
$40, ,0D0 900. That was only bagatelle.
They simply advanced the price OF coal y
and ordered 100000 900 tons mined. Herr
man or Keller never performed more
adroit trick than that. The trust sys~
tenn encourages just such legerdemain.
indianapolis Journal.
The herald., 1897-03-11
Why He Waited

claimed:
That's a beautiful bluff"
yes" replied the owner; "it attracts
a great deal of attention, and think
ought to christen it in some way. I'll
give it name as soon as the prize tight
is ver."-Washington Evening Star.
The herald., 1897-03-11

There are so many original Mckinley
men that it is proposed to classify them
in alphabetical order by states.
The herald., 1897-03-11

He has stepped into the open eleva-
tor shaft of politics" is the latest and
newest way of putting it.
The herald., 1897-03-11

First Tramp dunno as want to live
to be old.
Second Tramp-Well, is must pe com-
Portable to feel that nobody expects yer
to do nothin'-Puck.
The herald., 1897-03-11

What hurts ex-Private Secretary Hen
ry 7. Thurber most Is that people will
call him Hank instead of Colonel"
The herald., 1897-03-11

A st. Louis police judge not only dis
missed a thief who had snatched
The herald., 1897-03-11
THE NEW COUNTY GOVERN
MENT BILL


One of those in position to know
says that the county government bill
about to be passed by the legislature will
cost this county $4,000 year more than
the present law in the increase of depu-
ties salaries alone.
Many other features of the proposed
law are Objectionable But this one piece
of extravaganza alone should defeat the
bill. 1t would defeat 1t were the interests
of the people considered by the legisla-
ture. There is no justification in further
raising official salaries These salaries
and the general expenses of government
were, at the start. above the general
average in private affairs. Consequent
ly public office became prize. Instead
of a duty, it has become more and more
a matter of spoils and less and less
matter of honest work. Today official
salaries are greatly above what the men
receiving them could obtain in other en-
ployment--very greatly above general
wages. To increase these official salar-
les above their already excessive figures
is robbery of the people. 1t is an OUT
rage on decency and betrayal of trust
in the legislature. County salaries
should be reduced all along the line. To
increase the cost of government unnec-
essarily is to handicap industry, reduce
wages and damage the community.
War has already been declared upon
old John Sherman. He was promoted
to make a place for Hanna, and the
powers that are behind the throne have
no further use for him. 1t is limited"
that he has given many recent evil
dences that he is somewhat advanced
in his dotage." and that "his forgetful-
ness of the days events has attracted
general attention" There is great fear
that his mind is not clear and active
enough "to cope with the wideawake
diplomats of Europe" In other words,
the men who are so severely handled
in Sherman's "Recollections" are hav-
ing their inning
The herald., 1897-03-11

A good many are condemning Mr..
Cleveland for vetoing the sundry civil.
The herald., 1897-03-11

BURBANK THEATER. Monte
Cristo" improves in action with each
performance and will be succeeded next
Monday night by the clever comedian,
Harry Corson Clark, in "A Matrimonial
Maze"
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-09-20
EFFECTIVE.

The price of APENTA WATER
is very reasonable. The large
bottles at % cents are the exact
size of most mineral waters that
sell at so cents. Trial bottles are
sold at Is cents. You should
give it a trial.