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The herald., 1897-12-04
OPPOSITION TO M'KENNA

The judiciary is scarcely less import
ant than the executive or legislative de-
partment. The supreme court, it has
been said, has done more to give SYM
metry and consistency to our national
system than the other departments; IN
fact, some have gone so far as to say
that it has made the constitution. In
early days political considerations had
little to do with selecting men for that
exalted position. They were chosen for
their large natural endowments, for
learning and their high personal char
acters The result was that for the first
half century that court occupied high
place in judicial history, and was strong
in the confidence of the people. Mar
shall, Story, Ellsworth, Wilson, Wayne,
Taney, Curtis, Mclean and others were
men of exceptional ability. Those who
have occupied the bench al a later period
have not generally been equal to their
predecessors.
Such a retrogression Is to be accounted
for by the fact that in later years poll
tics have asserted more influence than
formerly, and consequently there have
been fewer able jurists. Because many
of the issues between parties have been
of politico-legal character appoint
ments have been made to sustain the
views of one side or the other The in
fluence of preconceived opinions can
hardly be avoided. and, with this reali-
zation, pressure has been brought to
bear by politicians to secure the appoint
ment of men for partisan reasons. IT
will not be controverted that judicial
selections should be made solely on ac-
count of those talents which are inherent
and have been developed by study and
experience, and known impartiality Of
character.
Opposition is being developed to the
nomination and confirmation Of McKen-
ma to the seat vacated by Justice Field.
This antagonism, coming from high
source, is entitled to respect, and is
based upon unfitness as a lawyer and
want of determination of character. 1t
is undeniable that Mr.. McKenna has
never shown ability beyond mediocrity,
if as much as that on the circuit bench
or as chief of the department of justice
We feel justified in saying this, as we
find support in the opinions of the ablest
members of the Pacific coast bar.
The evidence is convincing that he was
promised an appointment to an asso-
ciate justiceship as an inducement for
him to vacate the circuit bench and
accept the attorney generalship. 1t is
alleged that this was done in pursuance
Of political arrangement. If such be
the fact, it is one among many acts
which stamp the administration as
being the organ of political manipu-
lators and the most partisan that the
has ever experienced.
The herald., 1897-12-04

should not be considered in open debate.
but II discussion takes place only in &C.
cret or executive session much informa-
tion and eloauence will be lost to the
country. It Is q subject Of the gravest
Importance. and the country should
have the means Of knowing the rea-
sons and influences which control sena-
torial votes.
The herald., 1897-12-04
CALIFORNIA OPINION
Use Our Own Fruits

At the late fruit growers convention
1t was urged by one incisive speaker and
followed up by others, that II Califor-
MIA expects the outside world to buy
her fruit. and the horticultural business
to thrive in this state. Californians must
use more Of their own fruit. There Is
meat in that suggestion. California
does not adhere to use of its own fruit
as it should. It does to a considerable
degree consume prepared fruits put up
in foreign parts, when better quality
of home raising and preparation could be
procured.-Sacrament Record Union.
The herald., 1897-12-04
Holding Back Ohio Patronage

Every federal appointment in Ohio
has been held up until the senatorship is
settled. Mark Hanna is reported to be
working this lever with great thorough
ness. Offices will 60 to politicians who
show capacity to pull" Hanna
members of the legislature. Some Of
the best places have been promised
three or four men, and will go to the
one who can show the best work for
Hanna in reconciling the opposing ele-
ment.-Pittsburg Post.
The herald., 1897-12-04

An election will take place in the re-
public Of Colombia tomorrow and by
way Of preparation large quantity Of
arms and ammunition and considera-
BILE amount of specie has been shipped
there from New York. 1t seems to be a
question Of either buying the election or
fighting for it.
The herald., 1897-12-04
An Obliging Catspaw

If Axteil Of Los Angeles school board
fame had shown as much moral courage
earlier in the game as he now shows in
confessing his share in plundering teach
ers and janitors, it might have had the
effect of at least making the way harder
for his colleagues. 1t looks as If he had
been most obliging catspaw.-Fresno
EXpOsitOr.
The herald., 1897-12-04

road from being knocked down at q
price that viii result in loss to the gov
ernment. This would be wise precau-
ton, and 1t would by no means be the
greatest calamity known to modern
ment property. In any event. there
should be no sacrifice.
The herald., 1897-12-04
Passing It Along

Each Of the guilty parties in the Los
Angeles school scandal seems to be pass
ing along the charges to somebody else.
Axtell, who handled the blackmail sack.
says he acted for Adams, one Of the
school board, and now Adams says he
was the tool Of Webb, another member
Of the board. 1t will be in order for Mr..
Webb to plead the baby act and claim
that he was acting for some other party.
A residence of few years in San Quen-
tin would undoubtedly be appropriate
for the whole outfit.-Riverside Press.
The herald., 1897-12-04
A10n1IAN n1FLnCrroNs
His "Delirht"

Secretary Alger says that he 10 "de-
lighted" that the trouble concernins
San Pedro is over and that initial work
can proceed, Scare the people Of Califor-
MIA, not only at the principal circum-
stance. but at learning that Alger shares
with them the emotion of delight. His
symptoms did not indicate
that he was likely to feel this way
San Francisco Call.
The herald., 1897-12-04

The coming battle royal in congress
over the currency question can scarcely
fail to prove a campaign of education
for the silver cause. Cloture cannot be
successfully employed, as heretofore, to
curtail debate.
The herald., 1897-12-04

Enthusiastically lucid and COM
mendable was the brief Thanksgiving
suggestion Of William ]. Bryan: "As we
thank God for having bountifully IA
vored us, We may we'll resolve to do our
part toward making our nation worthy
Of His continued favor"
The herald., 1897-12-04
The Leading Paper

The Los Angeles Herald. since 1t
moved into its new quarters. is putting
on great deal Of airs. 1t comes out
on Sundays with an elaborate edition
of thirty-six pages. each replete with
well-written and interesting articles.
and, to cap the climax, has a colored
cover of artistic design. It's daily edition
Of twelve pages is well edited, contains
all the news. both telegraphic and local,
Of the day. and is the leading paper
of Southern California.-HolIister Bee.
The herald., 1897-12-04

1t would indeed be anomalous were
the government to go out Of the bank
into the banking business at the postal
end at one and the same time. And yet
the views of two cabinet officers resolve
themselves into this paradox.
The herald., 1897-12-04
A Nest Of Rottenness

The nest Of rottenness discovered in
the Los Angeles board Of education,
wherein members of the board have
compelled teachers and others to pay
for their positions, is being thoroughly
probed with the result Of revealing more
brazen iniquity than even a Tammany
heeler would dare to so openely indulge
in,-San Diego Tribune
The herald., 1897-12-04

Odious indeed must be Hanna, and
the methods he represents and typifies,
when decent people feel like ranging
themselves with Foraker in opposition.
BY contrast, however, the kettle shines
with a genuine nickel-plate lustre.
The herald., 1897-12-04

They are not at all backward in using
that term, although short time ago
they would not admit that an abuse ex-
listed. These newspapers have at last
been forced to take cognizance Of facts.
and it is very probable that they have
been assisted to see the truth by the
condition Of the treas
ury since the Dingley law went into
effect.-Sioux City Tribune.
The herald., 1897-12-04
LOS ANGELES DAILY HERALD
SWORN STATEMENT CIRCULATION

State Of California, County Of Los Ange-
les.-ss.
L. NJ. Holt, superintendent Of circulation
Of the Los Angeles Daily Herald. being
first duly sworn, deposes and says: That
for the five months from February l. 1897.
10 June 30. 1897 Qnclusive). the total circu-
lation Of the said Daily Herald was 1906
copies being an average daily circu1a-
tion of S6O4.
That the weekday circulation during the
above time was 1,071,56' being a daily
average of $500 copies.
That the Sunday circulation during the
above time was 2l9O5s. being an average
for each Sunday of 1O,4S1.
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., 1897-12-04

The chamber of commerce Is taking an
active interest in the work Of raising
funds to provide suitable display at
the Omaha exposition, which will open
in about six months, and 1t should have
the hearty cooperation Of the commun-'
ity. The exposition is unQuestionably
bound to be success. and it is greatly
to the interest Of Southern California to
be adequately represented there.
The herald., 1897-12-04

A party of Texans propose to brave the
dangers Of Tiburon and make bold in
vasion of the island in search Of gold.
After all, the hazard may not be nearly
so great as an attempt to break into the
Yukon.
The herald., 1897-12-04
His Sarcasm

Secretary Alger appears to have been
nettled by the comments on his slow
ness in the San Pedro matter. Well
Southern California can afford to ignore
his yelled sarcasm since 1t forced him
to do his duty.-San Francisco Chroni-
Gle.
The herald., 1897-12-04

A Danish countess has married an
American boy without cent. Neither
has he a title. Some Of the American
girls who have bought titles so dearly
would now be glad of a chance to swap
with the countess,
The herald., 1897-12-04

The charges made concerning the
management Of the Preston School of
Industry calls for an investigation. They
will not down. Give the people the
facts.
The herald., 1897-12-04
Righteous Indignation

Mrs. Jones-I wonder what it is that
makes baby so wakeful?
Mr.. Jones (savagely)-Why.i it's hered-
itary, Of course-this is what comes Of
your sitting up nights waiting for me-
Puck
The herald., 1897-12-04

From a Thurman or Sherman to
Hanna is big slump for the Buckeye
state to record, but it consists with the
degeneracy of the times from brains to
money bags.
The herald., 1897-12-04
The Last Dividend

First Klondike Miner-Our claim IL
plumb worked out now and all the gold
cleaned up, pard; yer couldn't find an
other cents worth Nv gold in 1t with
magnifying glass.
Second Klondike Miner (sadlyJ-Yes;
there hain't nothin left fer to do now
but ter capitalize it.-Puck.
The herald., 1897-12-04
Straight and Clean

The Los Angeles Herald has become an
up-to-date newspaper since the new
manag cement took charge. 1t is a straight
Democratic journal, but it is clean one,
printing current news without prejudice.
San Jacinto Record
The herald., 1897-12-04
Her Comment

Young Mr.. Fitts-The idea Of estab-
fishing a Chinese chair at Cambridge!
Mrs. Fitts-Well, why not? Some of
those bamboo chairs are just lovely!--
indianapolis Journal. 80 .-
The herald., 1897-12-04

Georgia prohibits football but permits
bull fights. This attitude, however
may not be so paradoxical as it seems If
comparative casualties are considered.
The herald., 1897-12-04

The French cabinet is considering the
question of resigning. 1t has been in
office several months and it is about time
for change.
The herald., 1897-12-04

Murderer Ebanks has been given an
next? Is it Worden or Hall. or some
other of the inhabitants Of Murderers'
row?
The herald., 1897-12-04

The president should not neglect to
tell us how he knocked out international
bmetallism with his little currency mes
sage of last July.
The herald., 1897-12-04
Coal Used 1.O47 Years 40

The first mention made Of the use, o1
coal as fuel is in the records Of the
abbey of Peterborough, in the year $50
A. D., where is found an entry fortwelve
carloads Of fossil fuel" ~
The herald., 1897-12-04

If additional honors are to be heaped
upon General Miles, it should be under
stood that he is not to put them first OH
exhibition in Europe.
The herald., 1897-12-04

Secretary Alger says he is bothered"
by many letters inquiring about the San
Pedro harbor contracts. Good enough.
That is what he is there for.
The herald., 1897-12-04

and take a few lessons from the Ameri-
can czar.
The herald., 1897-12-04
A Job Lot

Los Angeles, at the last election, chose
a job lot Of men to the offices of school
directors. and now she is reaping the
consequences.-Oakl Enquirer.
The herald., 1897-12-04
His Work Ahead

The old rascal will now look for some
other loop-hole through which to avoid
having the work done.-Santa Ana
Standard.
The herald., 1897-12-04
ONLY A WIND STORM

Senator Teller's prediction that there
will be no currency legislation enacted
because of the inability of the Repub-
licans to agree upon measure is almost
certain to be verified. Every Repub-
lican congressman has scheme of his
own and no two agree in essential fca-
lures. The only cohesive elements will
be those opposed to any tinkering what
ever with the currency, a factor sufIic-
icntly strong to defeat any measure that
has for it's object the placing of the cur
rency of the country in the absolute con-
The herald., 1897-12-04

the tribesmen in India whipped, but tho
untutored savages are too dense to COM
prehend 1t and still keep fighting on.
Here is an opportunity for an applica-
ton of the compulsory education Law.
indianapolis Journal.
The herald., 1897-12-04
Republicans and Pension Abuses

It is highly significant that some OF
the most prominent Republican news
papers of the country are now calling
loudly for reform of pension abuses"
The herald., 1897-12-04

In the debate upon the Hawaiian
treaty it seems certain that the leaders
will be Senator White of this stats
against, and Senator Morgan Of Ala
bama for ratification. The Alabama
senator is an able debater but he will
find foeman worthy of his steel in the
senator from California. There seems to
be no good reason why the question
The herald., 1897-12-04

The man who would Danish Santa
Claus deserves accommodation.
The herald., 1897-12-04
Good Use for Campaign Surplus

Tammany had $4,000 in its treasury to
distribute to charity at the close OF the
campaign. This is good Democracy. and
is better than the Republican plan OF
spending money for purposes Of corrup-
tion,-Atlanta Constitution.
The herald., 1897-12-04
Provoking Afridi stupidity

The British government 70 confronted
with q problem in ignorance that Is ex-
asperating. to put 1t mildly. She has
The herald., 1897-12-04
When
$3.50 or $500
THE -.
CLOTHING
CORNER
--- ~ ~

Will do wonders in our Suits for the Knee Pant
Boy, why worry or why look until you are
tired3 We facilitate your hoy buying" by
showing very large stock at right prices. We
couldn't have it any other way. We are here
for to-day, last week and tomorrow. You
know all it means!
The herald., 1897-12-04
REPARTEES

The late archbishop of Canterbury
once asked an ex-dissenter what most
impressed him in the church Of England.
The new pervert did not wish to offer any
opinion of the church and said: Any
opinion would be both premature and i'm
mature" But his grace was very per-
sistent, almost to rudeness, whereupon
the ex-dissenter said: II am greatly i'm
pressed with the number of feeble men
in the front ranks, and the number of
able men on the back seats" The re-
mark closed the conversation.
A conceited fellow, with some preten-
sions to literature, snce travelled some
distance by rail with Victor Hugo, and
entertained the great author with much
egotistic converse. The author of LES
Miserables," having arrived at his des-
tination was about to leave the train
when his interlocutor said: you may
perhaps like to know who I am. 1 am
Victor Hugo" How odd," remarked
the real Hugo. $50 am l."
Joseph Hume was Of lowly origin, and
some one had the bad taste once to tell
him he was born on a dunghill. "Yes,''
said Hume, "it is true I was born on a
dunghill, and I am now a member of
parliament. Had my reproacher been
born on a. dunghill he would have re-
manned on a dunghill all his life.'
The Schoolman Duns Scotus was din
ing with the French king of his day.
when the latter jokingly said "Duns,
can you tell us the difference between
Scotus and Sotus?" "Just the width Of
your table, your majesty" was the
prompt reply.
DR.. Johnson once happened to offend
an individual of the uneducated classes,
who thereupon remarked: you're no
gentleman" you're no judge" replied
the doctor.
The herald., 1897-12-04

EASTERN AGENTS FOR THE HERALD
A. Frank Richardson. Tribune building
New York; Chamber Of Commerce build
ing. Chicago.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-09-23

The controversy over the condition of
the state auditors financial. accounts is
resulting in u sort OF rag. chewing"
episode between State Auditor May
hew, Attorney General Grigsby and
uOlic Examiner Taylor though the
latter has less to say. Auditor Mayhem
claims to have instituted a elf.examin-
ing process of his own and states that
the public examiners report is "away
off" several hundred dollars. Attorney
General Grigsby went to Pierre and ex-
amined the report for himself and says
he found errors sufficient IN it to
convince him that he could not prose-
cute the auditors on the strength Of it
and expect to win, hence he refuses to
follow Gov. Lees instructions to prose.
cute. He will let Public Examiner
Taylor select any other lawyer he
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-09-23
TO THAW KLONDIKE DIRT,

B%lowpipe Case line Machines to BE Manu-
featured For the l urpOse.
DENVER, Sept. pa device to thaw
the frozen ground of Klondike has been
invented by n. Parker Doe Of Cripple
Creek. A formal trial Of the machine
has been made and it was found to work
like a charm, although there was no
frozen ground to try it on. Six hundred
Of the machines will be manufactured
at once and transported to Klondike in
the spring. A miner recently returned
from Klondike has examined the ma.
chine and says it is just what the miner
in Alaska needs. The scheme is to
generate gas in a tank, the gas passing
to a blowpipe where, becoming ignited,
it is forced out in the form of a fame.
It can be directed in any position and
cannot be blown out by the'wind.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-09-23

Huronite, 81: The Yankton Free
Presse, a German paper Of large circu-
lation in the southern part of the state,
will bolt the republican party because
their man, Ellermvn, did not receive the
endorsement OF the big five for marshal.
The Free Presse has been credited with
q powerful influence. It will now have
an opportunity to learn how much easier
it is to influence men when they
naturally think in the same direction
than it is to influence them contrary to
their " opinions.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-09-23
MEETING.
Means for Further Aiding Striking Mil
era Arranred.

Means for Further Aiding Striking Min
ers Arranged.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23.-The days
session Of the executive council Of the
American Federation of Labor was de-
voted to arranging means for further
aiding the miners in organizing in
Illinois and West Virginia, and looking
to the holding of a convention of min.
srs of West Virginia for the settlement
Of the difficulties in that state based
upon the action of the Columbus con-
vention.
During the afternoon the auditing
committee reported that they found the
books of the secretary to be correct and
the finances of the Federation in q
dourishing condition. The report also
showed a considerable increase of mem.
bership.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-09-23

Argus.L Leader, %: Attorney General
Grigsby will leave to. morrow for
Chamberlain, to appear before a referee
appointed by the supreme court to try
a suit against the state brought by
Lyman and Morton counties to collect
the costs Of prosecuting criminal cases
while Lyman and Morton counties are
unorganized counties. After finishing
his work there Mr.. Grigsby will go to
Pierre and assist Public Examiner
Taylor in examining the books OF the
state auditor.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-09-23

Howard dispatch, 20: MI. Halverson,
father OF II. H. Lubbock OF Howard, who
is sick here, started yesterday from his
He stopped last night at the farm OF
Nrs. Pinch, north OF Howard, to inquire
the way. He acted strangely and did
not follow the directions given. This
morning he vas found dead in his wagon
near the Pinch farm. Whether insanity
or murder caused his death is not
known.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-09-23

assure you that so for as IN me lies
the administration Of the duties Of my
office If am elected, uW be such that
ere1y man,, be he republican. democrat
or populist. rich or poor, high or lou,
natural person or corporate, shall re-
ceire that equal. erdct and unstinted
iustice Which the lar accOrds.
". A. WILKES.
In accepting the nomination yo'
Cjycuit JudJe September /. 1897.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-09-23
MORSE MUNRO.
BRING US YoUR PRODUCE OF ALL KINDS.

p~leases, however, and give him full au-
thority to prosecute if be, Taylor, in
sists that his report is correct and
wishes to prosecute on the strength of
it. A Huron dispatch Of the 21st inst.
thus gives Mr.. Taylor's latest position
in the matter:
Public Examiner Taylor is in the city
awaiting a response to a telegram sent
to Attorney General Grigsby asking him
to accompany the examiner to Pierre
and ascertain for certain that the exam
iner's report is correct. To your CORE
spondent Examiner Taylor said:
Il do not propose to handy words
with Mr.. Nipple or Mr.. Mayhem. The
examination and report were made in
pursuance with my official duty and
without bias, except that bias recog-
nized by the rules Of jurisprudence that
gives to the accused the benefit of the
doubt. Mr.. Nipple is short in hls ac-
counts $4,000 or more. and MI. May.
new, doubtless relying On his cash book,
which is long, las failed to turn in
ST. 1.G3 collected by him and belonging
to the state. Don't be alarmed about
any material discrepancies in my report.
1t is correct, and, as hereafter will be
SHOVE, could have been made stronger"
The examiner is lot ignorant of the
fact that these ge-tlemen, believing
themselves to have some sort of cinch
on Attorney General Grlgsby, expected
protection from that quarter, and made
his examination so as to be sure of his
footing.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-09-23
W. A. WILKES.
Peoples Party Convention.

The peoples party of the Third com
missioner district Of Lake county, S. D.,
will meet in delegate convention at
Winfred. Tuesday, October ), 1897, at 2
o'clock p. M, for the purpose Of nomina-
ting a candidate for commissioner from
said district TO be voted upon a: the en-
suing election. All legal voters who
favcr the principles of the peoples party
and ali those opposed to the republican
party are requested to take part in the
primaries and convention. The various
townships and voting precincts wsll be
entitled to the following representation:
Orland. -. .....2 Herman.......... 2
Pennington. 80 Badus.
Clarno ........ 20 Winfred.. ....... 2
Concord .........,2 Wayne .........2
The committee recommends hat the
primaries be held Monday, October 4.
BY order of com Lite.
A. q. SCHMIDT, Chairman.