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The herald., 1897-10-05
LAWS-A CHANG
SUGGESTED

Mr.. A. B. Shepard of this city has out
lined change in our election laws
which has been published in the San
Francisco Examiner. In substance it
Is that any incumbent of public office
whose place is to be filled at the first
succeeding election shall be entitled to
have his name printed first in the ofIic-
ial ballot under the title present in
cumbent;" or, in other words, all out
going officials shall be deemed candi-
| dates for the same office unless they give
notice in writing to the proper author
ity that they are not such candidates,
in which case their names shall not ap-
pear on the ticket.
The evil which Mr.. Shepard evidently
intends to remove is the setting aside
by conventions of men who have made
acceptable officers. This sometimes hap
pens, through the manipulation of rings
and machines, on the theory that party
cannot be kept up except by passing
favors around, and that the machine
must be served even at the expense OF
the public welfare. Mr.. Shepard prop.
osition might have some effect in that
direction, as the ringsters would know
that if they set aside man who has
demonstrated his good qualities, he
would or could be a candidate without
the trouble Of getting up petition to
have his name printed in the official
ballot.
1t may be apprehended, however, that
all officials whose terms are about closed
would be candidates for reelection. 1t
is rare that man thinks he has not
made a good officer, and for meritorious
they should be continued in Office The
theory that those who have served the
public well should be retained, Is cor
rect and the idea of the suggested
pass judgment on those who have had
opportunity to display their official
qualities. 1t would not be surprising,
however, that if the people had an op-
POl " SAplSSS tlelI OplHlOAS upOtl
personal appeals, there would be many
who would have their conceit taken out
of them. No man can see himself as
others see him.
Mr.. Shepard's suggestion is novel and,
like all others intended to improve po
Mtical methods, is entitled to considera
ton. In our judgment, the best way to
teach conventions the lesson Of respect
ing popular wishes and of regarding the
public interests as paramount is to pun
ish at the polls by defeating the men
they put forward, whenever the candi-
dates are not such as the people prefer,
or who are not such as regard the pub
lie welfare as more important than ma
chine or party success.
The herald., 1897-10-05
NO ADDITIONAL SALOONS

There are, in the city Of Los Angeles
200 saloons, or one for every sis people
Everybody must agree that this is a
sufficient number-a great many peopla
would say that it is too large. In any
event, the board of police commission.
ers would be justified in refusing 10
grant any licenses that would increase
the total number Of saloons in the city.
There is every argument in favor of
the boards taking such step. There are
already more saloons than the city can
support. Where this state of affairs ex-
lists the tendency is inevitably to undue
competition. The saloon keepers mus :
do everything in their power to get an
adequate income to pay their license
fees and make living. The temptation
to resort to doubtful and unlawful meth
DDS is in many instances too great for
the resistance offered.
When this is the case many interests
suffer. There is more drinking. more
drunkenness. The quality of the liquors
drunk is deteriorated wine rooms are
made an adjunct to the regular saloon
business. More lives are ruined, tn .
patronage Of vicious characters is en-
couraged, crime becomes more frequent.
and in many other ways the interests of
the city as a municipality and its in
habitauts as individuals are made to
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bear an unenviable burden to their great
and lasting injury
The present is a good time for the po-
lice board to call halt. 1t cannot well
reduce the number of licenses already
granted except by revoking those whose
privileges have been abused; but it can
refuse to grant any licenses that will
increase the total number of saloons.
1t is also due the community from the
board that no licenses shall be granted
in the purely residential districts and
especial pains should be taken not 10
allow saloons near schools, churches and
similar institutions. The proposition
to establish a saloon in the neighbor-
hood Of the Newsboys' home, for in
stance, is one that should not be enter
tanned for moment. We are glad to
know that the recent application in that
vicinity has been withdrawn
The saloons in this city are granted
all reasonable privileges. If there is any
swinging of the pendulum it is in favor
of the saloons rather than the contrary.
That medium should be observed which
will enable the existing saloons to con-
tinue upon lawful basis as such things
are understood with reference to the
duly licensed saloon business.
Let the police board make firm reso-
luton to the effect that the number of
saloons shall not be increased; then let
the board stick to that resolution.
The herald., 1897-10-05
Los Angeles, Oct. 3, 1897.
The Patrol Wagon

To the Editor Of the Los Angeles
Herald: I understand there is move
ment toward providing this city with a
new patrol wagon. I sincerely hope the
rumor is true. I also hope, for the sake
of the credit of Los Angeles for the sake
Of common decency and for the sake OF
common humanity, that the new patrol
wagon will be a covered one. The spec
tacle of the city patrol wagon rushing
through our streets, exposing the inno-
cent and guilty alike to the gaze and
insult of the public, is sight calculated
to bring the blush of shame to the chsek
Of every justice-lovirg humane specta-
tor. I have been told that in law every
one is assumed to be innocent until
proved guilty. Can that be true when
anyone, no matter how pure or innocent
he or she may be, may be publicly dis
graced by being dragged through tht
streets in an open patrol wagon?
have seen little boys Of very tender
years pass by in the patrol wagon,
weeping bitterly. The next time they
ride in it they won't cry so hard and the
third time probably not at ALL Women,
some of them entirely innocent Of all
wrong doing, are thus disgraced.
I call upon all justice loving, humane
and Christian citizens to join me in the
wish that the new patrol wagon may be
covered and our citizens protected from
disgrace and insult until, at Least.
proved guilty.
ALICE E. BROADWELL.
Los Angeles, October A.
The herald., 1897-10-05
WANTED A NEW DREIBUND

A cablegram from Paris indicates that
France would like to form a new
dreibund consisting of the United States,
France and Russia. The suggestion is
neither official nor formal, it having
been made by L'Eclair, a newspaper
which further expresses the hope that
the new French ambassador, Jules Cam
bon, will do his utmost to bring about
the alliance.
1t hardly seems possible that the sug
gestion is seriously made, or that II
such is the case there could be real hops
entertained that the alliance could be
formed. The time may come when a
European alliance may be deemed ad-
United States, but that time seems far
distant now. The policy, traditions and
sentiment of the people of the United
States would be against it now even
though they entertain the most friedly
feelings toward the two powers with
whom an alliance is proposed. We owe
debt of liberty to France. and Russia
has displayed its friendship for this
country upon every possible occasion.
An alliance between the two most
powerful republics I'M the world and the
most powerful absolute monarchy would
indeed be a strange combination. But
the interest Of nations, like politics,
makes strange bedfelows. There is
something pathetic in the eager anxiety
of France to form alliances that will
render her secure from the Vaccinations
and designs of her ancient foes. Still
there is, from the European point of
view, nothing humiiiating about il.
France is not the only nation that is
fearful of standing alone. The "splen-
did isolation" of Great Britain is a
standing menace to that country A
number Of times within the past two
or three years English writers of author
ity and standing have suggested an
alliance between Great Britain and the
United States, union of the English
speaking peoples
1t is impossible to look into the future.
That there are great, probably violent
| changes among the great powers of the
world at an early date. seems almost
The herald., 1897-10-05
TUESDAY. OCTOBER 5, 1897.
APRACTICAL ISSUE IN ENGLAND

The campaign in England of the
single gold standard interest against
the proposed concession to silver on
the part of the Bank of England has
only stiffened the backs Of the English
bimetallists, who are standing by their
guns and working them manfully.
The letter TO the London Times in
which Sir Michael Hicks-Beach and
Mr.. Henry Riverside Grenfell, two of
the most prominent bimetallists in Eng
land. and men whose opinions, as well
as their personality, are respected. will
have tendency to bring the matter to
q focus. These gentlemen say that the
time for academic discussion Of the BIZ
metallic question has passed, and that
1t must now be considered in the realm
of PRACTICAL politics.
Messrs Hicks-Beach and Grenfell,
while expressing their belief that genu-
inc bimetallism, the opening of the
mints to the free coinage of both metals
in conjunction with other nations, would
be the best course for Great Britain to
pursue, express the Willingness on the
part Of the English bimetallists to ac-
cept a compromise that shall establish
stable par exchange while preserving
the single gold standard.
The writers point out that unless
something of this kind is done the sill
yer agitation will be continued on the
basis of reopenng the mints to the free
coinage of silver. 1t is thus made evil
dent that the advocates Of the single
gold standard in England must look at
home to find the reason why silver is
not dead. 1t is no longer possible to
say with truth that any compromise
that might be made would be adopted
simply to quiet the agitation in the
United States. Messrs. Hicks Beach
and Grenfell have served notice on the
English people that bimetallsm is a
question Of practical politics in their
own country.
Let the leaven work. In the mean
time the bimetallists of the United
States will continue to demand the free
an unlimited coinage of silver at the
ratio of sixteen to one without waiting
for the consent of any other nation on
earth.
The herald., 1897-10-05
Parsons Wrath Was Reused

The Atlanta Constitution tells how
minister got even with mean man, who
had invited him to dinner. The mean
man had plenty Of money, but he didn't
spend it on his table, which on that oc
casion showed but scant fare. "Parson,"
said the mean man, "times are hard an
groceries high; but, sich as it is, you're
welcome. Will you ak blessin'?" 81
WILL" replied the parson; fold your
hands." And then he said: Lord, make
US thankful for what we are about to re-
ceive-for these greens without bacon
this bread without salt, this coffee with
out sugar, and after we have received it
give thy servant strength to get home in
time for dinner"
The herald., 1897-10-05
About Cotton

To the Editor of the Los Angeles Her
ald--Dear Sir: Having to their COM
plete satisfaction appropriated what
small degree of prosperity has been
lately brought about by the large crops
Of cereals produced in this country and
the advance in prices caused by failures
Of crops in foreign lands as among the
beneficent effects of high tariff and dear
money. the Republican newspapers are
now looking around for fresh proofs of
the wonderful quickening power OF Re-
publican rule.
In leading article yesterday, under
the caption Cotton and Silver" your
neighbor, the Times. makes the aston
ishing statement that, despite the de-
cline in silver ard the large crop, cotton
is bringing higher prices. and this is not
due to crop failures in other countries,
as in case of wheat.
The Times attributes all this prosper
ity TO the change in the administra ton,
and lectures the southern planters for
bindly ard wickedly %otng against the
party of high moral ideas who has
brought about all this wonderful i'm
provenent.
Now as to the facts Cotton Is not
bringing remunerative prices at all, and
the market has declined materially, both
since Mckinley was elected and since
the Dingley bill was passed.
Although cotton is still the leading ar
ticle of export from this country the
Los Angeles papers do not consider it
of sufficient importance to give regular
quotations, and consequently I haven't
the exact figures before me, but am
sure the decline has been not less than a
cent a pound, probably ore ard one-half
cents.
SO the southern planter is getting less
for his cotton than he diG before, and
If prices of other commodities advance,
as is claimed, will be the case as soon as
the new tariff has had sufficient time to
get in its work, he will have to pay
higher prices for whatever he has to buy.
Five bales of cotton, weighing 500
pounds each, is more than the average
product to the actual grower. AT 6
cents per pound, which is about the pres
ent market value, this would be $3.50 for
a years hard labor, out of which must
be deducted freight to market, ginning,
baling and handling charges, and, if
renter, his rent.
How strange, therefore, with all this
prosperity, we do not hear from the
blooming cotton fields of the south.
Paers of praise to Mckinley and Hanna!
SOUTHERNER.
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The herald., 1897-10-05
Another Point of View

'There's altogether too much liberty
allowed in this country. Look at our
public streets There's no safety there
for man or beast"
Il thought the streets were full of
safeties. But what's the matter now?"
"Our pet dog went out in the roadway
where he has a perfect right to be, and
Just because he wouldn't get out of the
way quick enough to oblige desperate
wheelman he was run over and had his
tail half amputated. It's an outrage,
and somebody will have to pay for it."
What are you going to do about it %
I'm going to sue the fellow who ran
over him."
"Where is he?"
Hes still in the hospital. l."-Cleveland
ain-Dealer.
The herald., 1897-10-05

inevitable. 1t is possible, although not
now at all probable, that these changes,
when they do occur, may involve the
United States. In any event, it Is not
easy to conceive of any change in the
map of the United States, except to
make it larger.
To get back to France again, the sug-
gestion of L'Eclair is courteously re-
ceived and regarded. We appreciate the
compliment involved in the proposition,
but must beg to be excused.
The herald., 1897-10-05
Not a Party Measure

1t will be noted that while annexation
is an administration measure, 1t is not
a party one. Senator Morgan of Ala
bama, one Of the most uncompromising
Democrats is likely to be one of the
strongest champions Of the measure,
while some of the most earnest oppo-
nents of the treaty will probably be
found among the Republican members
of the senate.-San Diego Union.
The herald., 1897-10-05
THE MoRGUE QUESTION

There can be no questioning that this
city stands in great need of a public
morgue. If funds were available
the necessities of the community would
demand the immediate esta blishment of
such an institution.
Unfortunately, the city has not the
money to expend for such a purpose. A
local firm OF undertakers, however, has
agreed to establish a morgue for the use
The herald., 1897-10-05
FATHER HAS SOLD HIS WHEAT

There is nothing too good for us now,
l shall have new sealskin sacque,
And Johnny is going to get him horse
That can pass anything on the track,
And mother will dress up in silks
And. OH but life's easy and sweet
Everybody's polite and clever and kind,
Since father has sold his wheat
Well build new house in the spring,
And we'll store the old organ away,
And as soon as the dicker is made
l shall have a piano to play.
The fellows are coming in droves
And life is deliciously sweet,
Oh, every one seems just too lovely to us
Since father has sold his wheat!
cleveland Leader.
The herald., 1897-10-05
The Decline of EARTHQUAKES

The news from Olympia, Wash. that
"a slight shock Of earthquake" had been
felt jogs the memory that California
used to have something of reputation
for earthquakes. The time has passed,
however, when California could with
any certainty offer earth shocks as an
inducement to gration.-Redlands
Facts.
The herald., 1897-10-05
Where Space Is Valueless

This is the time of year when man.
ufacturers. too stingy to pay for their
advertising, are trying to get it for
nothing by sending cheap literature to
publishers with a request for a notice.
In whatever paper these appear 1t may
we'll be inferred that space is value
less, and whoever pays for it makes a
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Star.
The herald., 1897-10-05
Shrewd Hotel Men

Northern hotel men refuse to have
anything to do with an exhibit at the
east in which Southern California was
represented, because they feared tour
lists would be attracted to the southern
part Of the state. There must be some
shrewd hotel men in San Francisco
San Bernardino Sun.
The herald., 1897-10-05
A Puzzling Case

"Say," said the gentleman who had
slipped into the office, II want some ad-
vice, see?"
We've got it to sell here" said the
eminent lawyer.
1T is like dis. I got pinched tree
years ago for little job, an las week
1 got sentence O. two years, an dey al
lows me for de time 1 lays in jail waitin'
trial"
Exactly"
"Accordin' to dat de state owes me a
years time. How am goin' to git it?'-
Minneapolis Journal
The herald., 1897-10-05
A-Weary of the Wordy War

If there Is any feature connected with
a newspaper that wearies the intelligent
reader and the sincere newspaper work.
err it is the jangling sometimes INDUCED
in between papers published in the same
community. We dislike to tear off the
wrappers Of the San Francisco papers
Just now for fear of being confronted
The herald., 1897-10-05

The American people may justifiably
plume themselves upon the victory of
their countrywoman, Miss Leonora
Jackson, the young violinist who has
just won the Mendalssohn stipendiuun,
a much coveted prize at Berlin. Com
petitors were present from all parts of
Germany, the most musical country in
the world, and from score of other
countries. 1t was the first time the
prize has been won by an American, and
shows the the "land of the dollar" is
making real progress in other direc-
tions.
The herald., 1897-10-05

Of the city and 10 maintain it free of all
expense to the municipality.
In view of the pressing need for
morgue, and the existing finan-
cial conditions, the acceptance of
the proposition for free morgue
would seem to be the part of
wisdom But In the event of acceptance
the city should not be tied up in any way
that will embarrass its future action.
The herald., 1897-10-05
Circus Issue in San Diego

There have been fears that in addition
to the reduction of the license to the ex-
tent of $3.50 the circus people might ask
the members of the council to adopt a
resolution officially endorsing the show.
And of course the council would do it,
San Diego Sun.
The herald., 1897-10-05
CALIFORNIA OPINION
City and Country

The country-grown individual may be
diffident, bashful, awkward and back
ward when he comes to the graces Of a
drawing room or a waltz, but when he
comes to questions Of good, hard, COM
mon sense in practical life then COM
mend US to the country lad or lassie. But
the funny part of it is that the city peo-
pie do not realize their ignorance, but
think it is all on the part of the country.
Pasadena Star.
The herald., 1897-10-05

The San Francisco Call Of Sunday
prints signed article by Senator White
in which the senator vigorously op-
poses the proposed annexation Of the
Hawaiian islands. The ground is COW
cred as thoroughly as may be in brief
newspaper article, and should be read
by everybody who desires to get at the
facts and the logic of the Hawaiian
situation,
The herald., 1897-10-05
ady-Accompaniments
Not His Fault Altogether

1--WE been riding on the elevated for
five years and I've never offered lady
a seat"
"Then you've never had any man
ners."
THAT isn't It, I've never yet had
Seat"-Harlem Life.
The herald., 1897-10-05
Not the BoYalapus

The report that Walter L. Mains
bovalapus fell into one of the holes in
the pavement on Spring street in Los
Angeles and was lost, is denied by the
newspapers Of that city. 1t was one Of
the elephants that fell in, but 1t was
rescued alive.-Pomona Progress.
The herald., 1897-10-05
No Danger From Prying Eyes

Alicia-Do you think it is exactly
proper for you to have the portrait of
that young man on your dressing table?
Dorothy-But he's looking the other
Way.-Detroit Journal.
The herald., 1897-10-05

Senator White loses no opportunity
to denounce the iniquitous plan whereby
the Union Pacific system is to be given,
over to the Fitzgerald crowd at loss to
the government of s25,00O0O0. The Re
publican party is heavily in debt to the
monopolists, but so long as the people
are made to foot the bills the admins
tration seems to think the party can
stand IT,
The herald., 1897-10-05

Imperial Fresno" is the title of a
delightfully."- attractive volume which
has just been published by the Fresh
Republican Publishing company. The
vast and fertile resources of the Fresno
valley are set forth with captivating
and at the same time judicious skill,
while the beauty of the book is greatly
enhanced by excellent illustrations.
Imperial Fresno" is bound to prove ar
invaluable missionary.
The herald., 1897-10-05
Few Instances

Newspaper history records few in
stances of such progress as that made
by the Los Angeles Herald during the
last six months.-Bakersfeld Califor-
nian.
The herald., 1897-10-05

The Knights Templar of the state will
crusade to this city for their annual con-
ference this week. The knights are
fine lot Of people, ard Los An
geles is glad to have the opportunity of
welcoming them.
The herald., 1897-10-05

A private letter from Hawaii says
that the outlook is favorable as to agri-
culture but doubtful as to politics This
is much better than if the reverse was
true
The herald., 1897-10-05
The Modern Musicale

Young Lady-You are wonderful
master of the piano, I hear.
Prof. Won Spieler (hired for the occa-
sion)-I blay aggompaniments zome-
times.
Young Lady-Accompaniments to
singing?
Professor Won Speiler-Aggompani
ments to ersations.-Summit News
Letter.
The herald., 1897-10-05

The Pacific coast is to have a great
horse racing season. 1t is hoped that
the prospect will not be spoiled by
crooked work. A season of square
racing will do much to put noble sport
where it belongs.
The herald., 1897-10-05
THE PUBLIC PULSE

(The Herald under this heading printa
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., 1897-10-05
Los ANGELES DAILY HERALD
SWORN STATEMENT CIRCULATION.

State Of California. County Of Los Ange-
les.-ss.
L. M. Holt. superintendent Of circulation
Of the Los Angeles Daily Herald, being
first duly sworn, deposes and says: That
for the five months from February 1. 1897.
to June 3O 1897 Qnclusive), the total circu-
lation of the said Daily Herald was 1,29O,6S5
copies, being an average daily circulation
Of S6O4.
That the weekday circulation during tho
above time was 1,o7l,567, being daily aver.
age Of S3O6 copies.
That the Sunday circulation during the
above time was 2l9,O59 being an average foa
each Sunday Of lO;431.
L. NJ HOLT.
Superintendent of Circulation.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
18th day of July 1897.
FRANK ]. COOPER.
Notary Public in and for the County Of Los
Angeles, State OF California.
The herald., 1897-10-05

Perhaps the most prominent fact de-
veloped this year by the Luetgert trial,
is that the bore experts do not know
what they are talking about
The herald., 1897-10-05
The president of the State of Wash

The president of the State of Wash
ington university has been dis
missed by the board Of regents on
the ground OF insubordination. Such
interference with college presidents by
regents, trustees and corporations is
likely to prove source of great dan
ger. The regents of state universities
are usually political creations. With
too free precedents the temptation to
misuse their authority is likely TO prove
over strong.