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The herald., 1897-03-19
THE SUFFRAGE MEASURE

The proposed woman suffrage amend
ment has been defeated in the legisla-
ture, and that measure may now be re-
garded as at rest for the present ses-
sion. The failure of the amendment
can hardly be looked upon as serious.
Indeed, there is little cause for the
advocates OF, the measure to be discour
aged by their i'll success at this time.
of special notice is that the women of
the state are themselves divided in
opinion upon the expediency of the pro-
posed amendment. The conservative
element is far from demonstrative, ow-
ing, no doubt, to its contentment under
the established order of things. But let
these moderate members become sus-
picious that their present status is about
to be radically changed through the eff
forts of their more aggressive sisters
and they are likely to develop lively
opposition in place of the indifference
with which they have treated the ques-
ton hitherto.
If woman suffrage is to succeed in
California the representative women of
the state will have to become practi-
cal unit in its advocacy. and they have
now two years before them within
which to prepare for the next great ef-
fort The voters of California, through
the legislature, have given to woman
about everything else that she demand
ed in the way of liberal legislation,
and if she will unanimously demand the
right of suffrage they will grant it also.
The measure will meet with its greatest
opposition, not in the legislature, but
upon its submission to the popular vote.
The herald., 1897-03-19

the Pacific. can afford to have any Of
its present forests disturbed. Indeed,
there is need Of forest planting and care
and cultivation all along the interior
valleys of Southern California, Arizona,
and Southern Nevada If the deserts
which they contain are ever to be made
fit habitations for man.
1t is possible that the senator's from
the Dakotas and Wyoming are acting
for the best interests of their constitu-'
ents when they ask for revocation Of
the forestry reservation orders, but we
hope that the senators from California
will not join in any such request regard
ing California. We need more forest
reservations, not less. These reserva-
tions are always made in the interest
of the men and women Of the future,
and are always against the interest of
men who can see no beauty in tree
beyond it's timber value and whose fu-
ture has no horizon beyond their own
bank account.
The herald., 1897-03-19
THE ARBITRATION TREATY

If Messrs. Cleveland and Olney could
visit the scenes of their diplomatic con-
quests, they would look appalled, at the
mutilation of their last and greatest
production. The arbitration treaty that
Mr. Olney intimated must undergo the
formality of confirmation without de-
lay, is not yet confirmed, but, on the
contrary has been dissected. contracted
and articulated until it's fond creators
would experience some difficulty in
identifying it's original substance. The
two amendments that seem to be def
nitely settled upon are the submission to
the senate of all agreements for arbitra-
ton under the treaty, and the rejection
of the clause that makes the King of
Sweden the umpire upon failure of the
arbitra tors to reach an award. There
will also be a radical departure from the
original instrument in the organization
and selection of the arbitration tribunal,
besides which the manifold new de
tails will accomplish the last work of
Transformation.
Whether the supreme court ought, or
ought not, to be constituted the perma-
nent tribunal is a question upon which
there is large room for difference of
opinion, but surely the rejection of the
royal umpire must be regarded as a
wise precaution.
The herald., 1897-03-19
CALIFORNIA FOREST RESER.
VATIONS

There is severe criticism in some
quarters because ex-President Cleve-
land ser aside so much timber
land for forestry reservation. This
criticism comes mainly from those
who are interested in having the
lands left open for settlement or
from those who are ignorant of the
necessity for such reservation. The con-
tinuous destruction of our mountain
| forests by fires and by vandals, who
see no value in them beyond the timber
they can cut and market. has almost
cleared out all the valuable timber grow
ing on public lands west of Denver. The
absolute necessity for preserving the
| forests if we are to retain the average
rainfall of the inter-mountain region,
was early impressed on the president,
and he acted promptly and wisely. in
setting aside extensive forest reser-
| vations.
| To continue the reckless destruction
for two score years, meant that our
desert area would rapidly increase, and
| that those settlements already made
and dependent on a mountain water
supply for irrigation purposes, would
soon be compelled to abandon their i'm
provementg and remove elsewhere. 1t
| is only by withdrawing these lands from
public settlement and by placing them
under the protection of the police pa
troll system of the army, that it has been
possible to punish the careless hunters
who left amp-fires which ended in Sc
rious confiagrations and to stop the cut
ting of valuable timber for fire-wood
and as a substitute for cheap lumber.
The destruction of the timber on our
mountains contains two dangers for the
residents of the valleys. 1t means a
charge in the annual rainfall to limit
which is dangerous in a semi-arid land.
1t means also that the rainfall, instead
of being stored up in the ground for
summer use. as 1t would be in forest
covered soil. will run off quickly and be
wasted in winter floods to the valleys
below. No section of the arid west, from
the. eastern line of Utah and New Mex
leo to the edge of the sandy shores of
The herald., 1897-03-19

tue OF the special privilege" act. 1t was
known that number of the residents
OF the East Side were dissatisfied. and
The Herald protested against any at
tempt to railroad this matter through
until all those in interest should have
am opportunity to be.heard.
The matter came up at the adjourned
session yesterday morning, whan the
necessity for close investigation was
emphasized. 1t appeared that the fran
F., chise provided for only a haif-hourly
/ service, and there was no provision for
giving the people local Service by re-
curing the cars to stop al all street in
tersections for the purpose Of taking ON
and putting off passengers. Not only
this, but the further fact came out that
, not only has the company had for months
five years past has also held franchise
over the Mission road without dong
stroke of work under it.
Naturally the people wart to knew
what the company wants with all of
these franchises. If, after mature delib-
Grafton (and 1t has had plenty of time
to think the matter over) the company
believes that the DAILY street line is the
best, then the people want it to take
that franchise and surrender the others,
as it is not beyond the range of possibil-
tiles that these others may be wanted
by competing companies. Then, too,
the people think they should have fif-
teen-minute service, with all the ad-
vantages of local travel, as are enjoyed
by other sections of the city. These
demands, it must be conceded. are Just
and reasonable. 1t was stated by the
legal representative on the floor of the
council that, after a consultation with
the property owners the railroad people
were prepared to concede the fifteen
minute service, stopping at street cross
ings, and they also agreed % the sur
render of the unused portion of the
Griffin avenue franchise. Nothing was
said, however, about the Mission road
franchise.
Thus it will be seen that little delay
was a good thing, and now that their
eyes are opened and they see where
they are. the people of the East Side
should have no difficulty in securing
their rights
The herald., 1897-03-19
THE ARLINGTON HOTEL

ton children enjoy Wagner music very
much" 'Of course, poor little creatures;
you know. they never get to make any
racket themselves. ."-Cleveland Leader.
Mrs. Kuddler-"Do you know, George.
that everybody says the baby is just like
me?" Mr.. Kuddler-"Nonsense, Anne;
the baby is now more than six months
old, and it has never spoken word. -
Boston Transcript.
The jury in a. certain case-probably
because they were Scotsmen-wanted to
know the meaning of the term Johnny"
Lord McLarens definition was "a young
man who owes more to his tailor than to
himself for his advancement"
After the Amateur Drama-"I know
we ought to have had dress rehe arsal."
whats the trouble?" why, when
said to Tom Skinner, 'Kneel, sirrah, and
on bended knee pay homage to your lady
queen he spoke right out and said Not
on your life-in these tights '"-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
Nurse nfidentially)-"Lor', mem.
masters getting on. 1 see his name in
the papers" Indeed, nurse!" cries Mrs.
Penstock. pleasantly excited. What
do they say about him?" Twas In the
Sunday Scorcher, mem. All. this was
1t: Mr.. Penstock's book ain'twuth read
'."-Household Words.
many and various sources. A clergyman
was preaching upon the Parable of the
Prodigal Son." and when it came TO
killing the fatted calf. he endeavorei
to heighten the interest by the following
gloss: mot A Calf-The Calf; the old
familiar calf which had been in the
family for years and years."
Out of Order-"Do you mean to say"
said the visitor in horror. that the
gentleman was shot for simply rising
and making a motion during meeting
of your debating society?" "Sut'inly,"
said the colonel, but you must rem Sfn-
bah, sab, that the motion he was called
down on was made in the direction of
his hip-pocket. sah."-Detroit Free
Press.
The Soul of an Artist.-"Why are you
here?" asked the missionary. Fer try
in to pick a woman's pocket" answer
ed the sequestered gentleman. Nov,
my good man, you see what greed has
brought YOU to-" 1T wasn't greed at
all. 1 knowed in the first place that
there wouldn't be nothing worth talk
ing, but just wanted to see II could
do it."-Indianapolis Journal
The herald., 1897-03-19
cuRRENT NOTES

The total income of the London hos
pitals Is close upon 100000 year.
The funded debt Of Boston increased
over Sc, 900 900 in the last fiscal year.
ireland has one Of the smallest suicide
rates in Europe-only ten to the million.
The largest store in Williamsburg.
Va. Is owned by negro. he mas nine
clerks, all white.
or the twelve bridesmaids who attend
ed Queen Victoria on the day OF her
marriage only three now survive.
The young men Of Larned, Kas., have
banded together under a solemn oath
not to marry until they are 30.
The woman teacher Of physical cul-
ture in Louisville, KY, resigned rather
than lecture to colored teachers.
Scotch residents Of Barre, VT, are
making efforts to have monument In
memory of Robert Burns erected there.
The substitution of electricity for
steam as a motive power for the BROOK
lyn brige cars will, 1t is stated, save $l0,-
6000 year.
A Buffalo firm is now turning out what
is claimed to be an absolutely fireproof
wood 1t is red birch treated by some
secret process.
The grand jury Of De Kalb county.
Georgia, recommended that the Georgia
railroad be compelled to discontinue
running freight trains on Sunday.
A Nortonville. Kas., man drank cup
of yeast one evening last week under the
impression that it was buttermilk. He
rose a little after midnight.
There are now In Missouri three wo-
men lawyers who may practice before
the state supreme court. They are
Phoebe Couzins, Victoria Whitney and
Daisy Barbee.
The cotton industry is growing more
rapidly in New England than in any
other part of the country. Forty per
cent of the whole number Of spindles ar.
In Massachusetts,.
All the negro institutions in North
Carolina, such as the asylums for the
insane, the blind, and the deaf mutes,
and the normal schools, will hereafter
be managed exclusively by negroes.
The arrests for drunkenness in Dublin
have gradually fallen from lb,44b cases
in 1891 to TIP in 1895, the great drop be-
ing attributed to the efforts made bythe
clergy and temperance advocates gen
orally. 1854 4-.,..s-- - +.
The herald., 1897-03-19
THE NICARAGUA CANAL

A bill whose object is a treaty under
which the Nicaragua canal may be built
has been again introduced in the United
States senate. All Pacific coast people
of clear intelligence on this subject
hope the new effort in this direction may
succeed
To show the Importance of this canal
70 the country, lay before you map of
the United States. From Eastport,
Me-, to Florida Keys are encountered
seventeen states. These have popula-
lion of close to $4,000 600, or more than
one-third of all the people in the Union.
On the Pacific coast reaching inward
so as to embrace the Pacific watershed
here are seven states and territories.
N population they are Insignificant in
comparison with the Atlantic seaboard
tier of commonwealths; but in area and
n wealth they will easily bear compari-
son.
The area of the seventeen states is
ess than half million square miles-of
this seven it overtops the round million.
Breadstuffs are the great export
taple of the country. of which the At
antic states produce less than enough
eor home use. The four Pacific states
California. Oregon Washington and
'daho-produce more surplus wheat
han any other six states in the Union.
That wheat must all seek a market in
europe under ordinary circumstances.
Che lumber trade of these coast states
ar surpasses that of any other portion
If the union, even if twice of the area
taken. If Alaska is included in the
count, the salmon pack of the coast will
run to 100000 cases, and these must all
re marketed in Europe and the eastern
states. They would load fifteen or
wenty ships. The Gamers of California
put up fruit and vegetables enough to
BAD another score of vessels. The dried
ruit product of the coast will be COM.
rrehended in its full Importance from
he facts that the raisin crop is so 900, 900
ounds net of the fruit ready for mar
let, and the prune crop $4,000 900 in the
same condition. The orange crop of
California, 100000 boxes, would load
hirty Ships, and few years will dupli-
ate this Hops, ores, honey, barley and
1iany other products of these states
swell the total figures to a gross amount
sufficient to load a fleet of ships SO
lrge their sails would whiten all the
lrface of the sea.
This is with population of about
000,00c. With twice the area of the
tlantic tier of states, with products
Il the soil much more various and of
both greater value and. weight, than is
the rule in the eastern states. it is mani
est that the exports of the Pacific states
piust increase with an amazing rapidity.
- the Atlantic states will support 25.-
10000 human beings the Pacific tier
tHili in time have population of so OOO.-
90. The miserai wealth Of these coast
ates is greater than that of their
sclstern sisters. Manufactures win
crow here as rapidly as the products of
>tle soil.
The wheat product of an acre is TWEEN
"
The herald., 1897-03-19

1t is pleasant to note the kindly recep-
ton OF England's queen by the presi-
dent and citizens of France. near Paris,
recently. 1t speaks we'll fer our mod
ern civilization that enmities engendered
by war are soon forgotten and replaced
by a friendship that is almost affection
ate. Queen Victoria has warm place
in the hearts of the people of many ma
fipns
The herald., 1897-03-19

The report of the state board of health
for February shows that the total num-
ber Of deaths were 9s9, out of a total
population of $4,000 When it is re-
membered that California is an asylum
for the afflicted of a large part of this
country, the percentage of 1872 is very
favorable one. Los Angeles is credited
with 100000 inhabitants and 107 deaths.
San Francisco 100000 inhabitants and
551 deaths.
The herald., 1897-03-19
Impresarlos Taught a Lesson

Chicago has taught impresarios les
son. An opera season that was not up to
promises has ended in failure: AS re-
suit this imported talent is clustering
about casting pearls before swine
Chicago is right If every American city
had grit enough to do as she has done
purveyors, dramatic and operate, IRON.
beyond the seas would soon see 10 !. INA. y
onIv the best in every line was furnished
American audiences and that promises
are made to be kept.-Philadelphia
praec
The herald., 1897-03-19

One of the most substantial signs Of
returning prosperity thus far seen is the
return to the ten-hour system of work
by the Pennsylvania Railroad company.
Three years ago it cut down the hours
of labor, and not until now has the COM
pany felt justified in giving its en-
ployes full time.
The herald., 1897-03-19
s,.,.. ~ The present Dsy Senator

To be a senator is to be suspect. Iha'
is to saw. the title of senator, made Illus
trious by Webster and Clay and Cal
houn. is no longer clothed with any at
tribute of honor and fame, but is rather
open to question, in the popular mind
Two sorts of men seem to have monopo
lized the ambition to go to the senate
Of the United States, and thence upward
in the scale of political aspiration; the
poor devil, who can do no better foI
himself, and the rich parvenu' VINO
wants to shine.-Louisville Courier
Tournal
The herald., 1897-03-19

A newspaper published at Bedford,
Iowa, has been sued for $4,000 because
the paper announced that the plaintiffs
fiancee had eloped. whereas she had done
nothing of the kind. But the injured
party does not state in his petition
whether he wants damages for raising
his hopes without foundation or is in
need of little ready money to set up
housekeeping
The herald., 1897-03-19

Thirst depends upon lesion of the
temperosphenoidal lobe of the brain"
says medical journal. No doubt that
is so, but what the public wants to know
is how some men both hunger and thirst
after Office at the beginning of every
presidential term-how they get that
kind of lesion at those particular times.
The herald., 1897-03-19

Senatorial etiquette is queer mix
ture of respect and disrespect some
times. Senator Teller attacked Cages
appointment to the treasury portfolio
and tried to defeat his confirmation.
That was "disrespect" to the new treas
urer. The next day he called at the treas
ury department to pay his respects
to the new secretary.
The herald., 1897-03-19

tion Of the belligerency Of the Cubans by
the Cleveland administration. and which
has an equally firm hold upon the pres
ent administration emanates from a
syndicate of eastern capitalists who
have been promised extraordinary con-
cession in Cuba by Spain In the event the
rebellion Is crushed
The herald., 1897-03-19

When the young emperor Of Germany
said that Bismarck and Won Mcltke
were mere tools of my grandfather
august will'' he sowed seeds of discord
that will produce mighty harvest of
trouble for himself.
The herald., 1897-03-19

The fact that Consul General Lee in
sists upon the recognition of the rights
OF Americans ought to be recognized By
any party-no matter whether In SYM
pathy with him politically or not. If the
president were to reappoint and the SEN
ate confirm him at once it would go far
toward recognizing patriotic endeavor
to do our duty fearlessly.
The herald., 1897-03-19
A LITTLE DELAY is A GOOD
THING

The wisdom of making haste slowly"
especially in the matter of franchises,
was stril1ingly demonstrated yesterday
in the matter of the DAILY street electric
franchise. Some days ago the board Of
public works recommended that the
Pasadena and Pacific Railway company
be permitted to at once commence work
under the DAILY street franchise, by vir-
The herald., 1897-03-19

A bill has been introduced in the Illi-
nois legislature to prohibit six-day BIZ
cycle races. The legislators favoring the
measure are moved by desire to oblige
men to abstain from even the appear
ance of work
The herald., 1897-03-19
FRIDAY. nARcH 10. 1907.
CAUTION

Frank Jones, who was last heard from at
Sonora, Mexico. has no authority to solicit
subscriptions or other business for The
Herald. Any authority that he formerly
had. has been revoked and he has been noti-
fed to that effect. The public is warned
against paying money to said Frank Jones
on account of The Herald.
The herald., 1897-03-19

The New York Tribune appears to
have caught the new journalism craze
In its supplement the other Sunday 1t
printed a picture, in colors. of decol-
lete ball, and it was coa>1e and suggest
i've enough to satisfy the worst of them
Horace Greely is very unhappy man IL
he can take note of what is going on in
and about the Tribune office.
The herald., 1897-03-19

The Missouri legislature enacted an
anti-pool room law. and the courts now
come forward and declare the law to be
constitutional. Public sentiment in
that state is with the decision whether it
be good law or not.
The herald., 1897-03-19

The republic of Brazil is finding 1t
more difficult to change liberal mon
erchy to an illiberal republic than shB
at first supposed. If republics were al
ways sure of getting honest. wise rulers
with as much generous liberality as
Dom Pedro had in his makeup. there
would be little cause for uneasiness
a ahout the safety of the republic.
The herald., 1897-03-19

The inhabitants along the Ohio river
valley are getting their annual overdose
of water. When it is understood that
high water mark at Cincinnati is about
fifty feet above low water mark and that
they are enjoying the former blessing
just now their situation will be appre-
ciated
The herald., 1897-03-19

Stanton, KY. proposes to ''see" Car
son. Nevada and go her several bet
ter. A man and wildcat have been
matched in the Kentucky town to do the
physical culture act. and the contest
is to continue until one of the principals
is dead, but it will make no difference
TO the audience which is carried out on
q hoard
The herald., 1897-03-19

An investigation of the ostrich indus
try discloses the fact that it may be
made one of great profit in certain parts
of California, for it Is not only the
plumss which find ready sale at fancy
prices, but the skin is valuable for
leather, and the flesh is said to be palat-
able, while even the egg shell finds ready
nj, RI aSers
The herald., 1897-03-19

The Kansas legislature has passed a
bill requiring the railways of that state to
furnish free transportation to stock
shippers. Why not include board and
"incidental' expenses?
The herald., 1897-03-19

'Die Wilde Jagd" will, 1t is announced,
be produced in one of the New York the
aters in the near future. They do not
spell it that way up in San Francisco
and it may not be the same thing. but
the pronunciation is substantially the
same.
The herald., 1897-03-19

The total available stocks of wheat in
the United States and Canada on the
first day of the present month amounted
to 6S.5OO.0 900 bushels, as against 99,00O.000
in 1896. 11O, 100000 in 1895 and Ill ,000 900 in
1898. The supply on the markets in Eu-
rope is also lighter than for several
years, which should mean that better
prices will prevail before the next har-
vest
The herald., 1897-03-19

Spain has found herself in the humi!-
iating position of being forced to ac-
knowledge Oo herselD that the treat
ment OF Cuba and the Philippines has
lacked that broad craftsmanship Qeav-
ing out the question of barbarity) which
tends TO cement rather than tear asun-
der the ties which bind her colonies to
her. And it is now question with her.
which shall be given up?
The herald., 1897-03-19

Young Carter Harrison is running for
mayor of Chicago on free silver plat
form, but that does not mean that Chi
cago will establish lot of mints for the
free coinage of silver dollars If he is
elected
The herald., 1897-03-19

The sugar trust came down handsome !.
ly when Hanna passed the hat. and now
they are to have their reward by an ad-
ditional divvy of s4,O00,000 by the new
tariff law. Freedom of the ballot is a
glorious thing If you only look at it
rir
The herald., 1897-03-19

A teacher of physical culture says
that 'if girls would eat freely of onions
they would have fewer calls from the
family physician" No doubt, and
fewer calls from young men, too.
The herald., 1897-03-19

The Piute Indians do not deny that
they are considerably off in the matter
of civilization, but they regard the prize
fighting business as quite too brutal for
them to countenance.
The herald., 1897-03-19

1t may be that the sultan of Turkey
is the sick man of Europe but he ap-
pears to be the only power that Is well
enough to smile at what is going on in
the concert of nations.