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The herald., 1897-10-30
LET'S HAVE THEIR PICTURES

1t is an open question whether the in
famous gang of bunco sharps who it
fest this city are receiving the straight
up-and- down treatment from the police
that they deserve. For example, if a
man is arrested for petty larceny or
some other crime of vagabondag he is
photographed as soon as he is landed in
Jail in order to identify him in future
should he again get into the clutches of
the law. But bunco sharp may be ar
rested half a dozen times and still not
make any contribution to the rogues'
gallery. The result is that when victim
of the bunco steerers enters a complaint
at police headquarters no facilities are
provided him for Identifying the parties
who swindled him. and if he is able to
locate them at all it must be by main
| force and awkwardness. Why are not
the bunco sharps photographed? Are
they any too good to help adorn the
rogues gallery. Would it not conserve
useful purpose to have their handsome
physiognomies on exhibition?
The herald., 1897-10-30
A DESPERATE GAME

John Sherman, secretary of state, has
at last taken part in the Ohio campaign
to the extent of writing a letter to the
Cincinnati Volksblatt advocating the
election of the entire state ticket, and
incidentally sounding the praises of Mr..
Hanna.
dared not let Secretary Sherman speak
in the campaign as originally intended
They were apparently afraid that Mr..
Sherman would say something they did
not approve. 1t is safe to venture the as
sertion that the letter sent to the Gin
cinnati paper was carefully revised by
Mr.. Hanna or his representatives before
it was sent. 1t is even fair to presume
that the letter may not have been writ
ten by the venerable secretary. 1t has
been freely declared that he does not
write the important state documents to
which he signs his name. Why should
not Mr.. Hanna have kindly offered to
dictate this letter and save his predeces-
sor the trouble of composing it?
The political conspirators in Ohio have
succeeded in covering up their tracks SO
far as any direct evidence is concerned
but the situation speaks plainly for it.
self. The Ohio Republican managers
are indeed playing a desperate game.
The herald., 1897-10-30
THE SEALING CONFERENCE

An indignant subscriber called on Hor-
ace Greeley to stop the Tribune" and
the great editor invited the man to come
round early the next morning and see it
come out, just as if it had never been
stopped. Great Britain refused to join
a scaling conference together with the
United States, Russia and Japan, upon
the pretense that it could not trust the
other parties to the plan; but its refusal
has not prevented the conference from
being held. The conferees of the three
countries are now consulting together at
has been made in very short time.
1t is probable that Russia, Japan and
the United States will have no difficulty
in agreeing upon a proposition. 1t Will
not be inimical to the interests of Eng
land and Canada, nor will it menace any
of the legitimate claims set up by those
countries. 1t is expected that the prop
osition will be of such a nature that
England and Canada can cordially join
with the comforting countries in enforc-
! ing it's provisions, for their mutual inter-
est.
Should this be the case, and such is
the intimation that comes from Wash
ington, it should make the British gov
The herald., 1897-10-30
Did Not Die of Starvation

To the Editor of the Los Angeles
Herald: 1 have read an article in The
Herald of the 25th inst, which is all
wrong, concerning the death of Mrs.
Leona Cassigree, which occurred on the
oath inst. at her home, 142 Mesnager
street, at 1880 o'clock in the morning,
in the presence of her sister, Mrs. L.
Nebon, Mrs. Pelope, Mrs. Brie and the
father of the Plaza church, all of whom
are able to certify that she did not die
of starvation. Mrs. Casigree was under
treatment at the hospital after the 21st
of August The first two weeks that she
was there she did not eat because her
stomach was upset by medicines, but
afterwards she was always hungry. Her
neighbors pitied her condition and Wis
tied her often-every two or three days.
Each time they brought something to
eat, such as pies, rolls, jelly, fruit, sar-
dimes, beef tea, and she ate them very
well. The lady complained often that
she was always hungry, because they
did not give her enough to eat at the
hospital; and then the neighbors pitied
her and brought her things. On the
11th of October the doctor told Mrs.
Cassigree that she might go home. Every
WELL" she said; Il will CO." After that
she ate very well. Concerning the rest,
I can speak from my own knowledge,
as I furnished her provisions. On Sun
day, the oath inst, she went out on the
balcony to get some fresh air and took
cold in her throat, and on Monday at
80 she breathed her last; therefore she
did not die of hunger as the papers have
said, for she lacked nothing to eat, but
she died on account of her long sickness.
J. b. NERON
The herald., 1897-10-30
SCHOOL AND FIRE BONDS

| In accordance with instructions from
drafted an ordinance providing for the
proposed bond issues for the city schools
and fire department. Iti understood
that this ordinance is to be submitted
day, and the probability is that, without
the formality of reference to commit
tee, it will be adopted
The measure provides for $780, in
plan, bearing AZ per cent interest, and
payable in lawful money of the United
States The denominations are 800
bonds of $1,000 each and 40 bonds of s475
each.
The fire bonds are for $3.50, 900, with the
same conditions as above named, 120
being in denomination $1,000 each, and
40 being $3.50 each.
A peculiar feature of the ordinance is
that, while the bonds are payable in
lawful money, they are to be sold for
gold coin. 1t is stipulated that they are
to be sold to the highest bidder, and
must go at not less than par.
If the ordinance as prepared should
be adopted by the council, there is Sc
rious doubt whether it will obtain the
signature of the mayor. His honor
holds that per cent is high enough in
terest for the city to pay, and that bonds
bearing that rate can be readily sold. If
the ordinance runs the gauntlet of the
mayors office, or jumps over it, there is
another serious question, whether the
school bonds, at least, will receive the
requisite two-thirds vote at the polls.
There is a decided prejudice against
placing this large amount of money in
the hands of the board of education, a
considerable part of which it is designed
to expend in the erection of another
high school.
In any event, the election can hardly
be held before the first Tuesday in De-
cember.
The herald., 1897-10-30
MAIN STREET, TOO

Will wonders never cease? Once more
good news comes from the district that
needs paving repairs. 1t is announced
that the property owners on Main street,
determined not to be outdone by those
on any other business street in the city.
have determined to have that important
thoroughfare resurfaced between First
and Ninth streets.
A petition for resurfacing has been ir
circulation for some time, and sigma
lures and promises have been obtained
it is said, that will give majority of the
frontage in favor of the improvement
The signatures obtained are those OF
owners exclusively. so there can be nc
question as to their authenticity. A sig
nature on the petition is worth several
promised but not obtained
It is designed to have Main street re-
surfaced at the same time the work is
done on Spring street, so that both thor.
oughfares will be in good condition
against the winter season.
There ought to be few hours of cele,
The herald., 1897-10-30
Counted the Matches

At Towanda, Pa, a few days ago a
thrifty housewife bought for cents Il
box represented to contain exactly 200
matches. When she arrived home she
carefully counted the contents of the box
and found that there We're only 19f
matches in it. Under such circum-
stances some women would have laugh
ed, some would have cried, and still
others would have dismissed the sub
ject as of no account. The Towanda
housewife was made of different ma
terial, however. She took the default
Ing box back to the store and compelled
the storekeeper to give her a full box.
The herald., 1897-10-30
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1897.
A GREAT LOSS

There have been times in the history
Of the world when the everyday current
of it's affairs has been interrupted by
some untoward event so contrary to the
plans and expectations of men that it
seemed almost to take away the founda-
tions of thought and action. Such an
event was the death of Henry George
yesterday morning.
1t was not supposed that Mr.. George
was in any danger of succumbing to the
arduous burdens and the great strain
of the campaign. His health was not
perfect when he received the nomina-
ton, but he had plunged into the work
of the campaign without faltering, and
there was no reason to suppose that his
life was in danger. 1t is probably true
that Mr.. George would have been spared
for further years of usefulness if he had
not responded, as loyal citizen should,
to the call of the people who saw in him
an ideal candidate.
There is in the life of Henry George
even though he was cut off just as he
seemed about to achieve his greatest
usefulness-a lesson for every man, for
every boy, who thinks and has convic-
tions upon the things that matter. He
was for many years essentially a man
of one idea, the single tax. That idea,
although very many did not favorably
entertain it, was intended for the ameli-
Grafton of humanity. 1t was, and is, an
honest attempt to restore the equilib-
rum OF justice. 1t does not matter, in
discussing this point, whether the idea
was the real solution of the problem it
was aimed at, or whether it is feasible.
Let us simply admit that Henry George
was honest and that he was able, and
that his intentions were good.
For years Mr.. George was commonly
known as "crank," simply because he
stuck to his idea, regardless of oppos-
tion and ridicule. In this his experience
was different from that of no other re-
former. Your true reformer, whether
he be wise or foolish, is always a
"crank" until he is successful.
VI late years MI. George ndO attained
the dignity of being called reformer
in accordance with the measure of his
success. He had not established his
single tax idea as the law of the land
but he had made it respected. He was
still called a dreamer, man of illu-
sions. Some even called him danger
Gus, because he wanted to upset long,
established principle of social economy
But Mr.. George thought he was right
and he had the courage of his convic-
tions. That is one great lesson of his
life.
Even those who did not agree with
Henry George were compelled to re-
spect him. He went through the cam.
paign in Greater New York unscathed
each day made him more popular H,
was the friend of the people, and the de
fender and champion of the people.
interests. He sympathized with the toll
ing masses. There is none like him t,
take his place, but the world is bette
because he lived and labored He die
not live in vain.
The herald., 1897-10-30

every day, and it was certain that. even
if not elected, he would not have been
hindmost in the race.
But what of the future? The Jeffer-
sonian Democrats have nominated
Henry George, jr., son of the dead
man. as their candidate for the mayor
atty. Mr.. George is an able young man.
capable, honest and respected, but it is
hardly to be expected that he will poll
the vote that his father would have re-
ceived.
In nominating the son of their dead
candidate the Jeffersonian Democracy
of New York City has simply proved
it's adherence to the principles of the
Democratic party. 1t refused to aban-
don those principles for the sake of the
spoils of office, and emphasized its re-
fusal by nominating Henry George the
younger.
Should the new nominee hold the full
strength of his party, which is very
doubtful, there would, of course, be no
change in the relative strength of the
several candidates. But if there is a
falling away, where will the George
vote go? There is only one thing GER
tain about it, and that is. it will not go
to Tracy. Will it go to Low or to Van
Wyck? A few thousand votes from
this source would elect either.
1t may be taken for granted that the
friends of each candidate will claim all
the George votes for him, and certain
victory as a consequence. Somebody
is going to be disappointed.
The herald., 1897-10-30
WHAT THE "CALL" DEMANDS

The San Francisco Call of Thursday
has an able editorial on "Our Weakness
at Washington" which presents so
many cogent reasons for the reelection
Of Senator White as to demand the
careful consideration of the voters of
this state.
The Call says: "It is not the delega
tions from the greater states that direct
affairs in congress, but the delegations
that have been longest in service" This
is right in line with what The Herald
maintained yesterday morning, and is
substantiated by the list then submit
ted.
Again the Call says: 1.-THE new man
at Washington who has assisted no
one, is handicapped in competition with
a man of perhaps less ability, but more
experience" Senator White will rank
with any of his colleagues as to ability.
He now has the experience necessary in
order to render the greatest possible
service to his country and state.
|
mia has not received fair treatment in
the division of the appropriations, and
then proceeds to explain why, in its
opinion, this condition of affairs exists,
saying: 1--WE have failed simply be-
cause we have not given our representa-
tives in congress a sufficient length of
service to enable them to acquire po-
tent influence with their fellow men,
bers.''
Senator Whites record in this respect
will easily bear inspection. He has ac.
quired a remarkable influence during
the short time he has been in the SEN
ate, and no complaints have been made
to the effect that he has been unable to
secure necessary legislation in behalf OF
the interests of this state.
1t is in the last para graph of it's edi-
torial that the Call becomes inconsist-
ent not to say absurd, in it's reasoning
1t says:
| Let us rid California of the absurdity
of having districts that need protec-
ton represented by casual free-traders:
or sound money districts by unsound
theorists; and then, having elected
satisfactory delegation to look after the
interests of the state, let us keep it at
Washington to grow and increase in
strength from term to term.
Now, Senator White is everything
that the Call demands in it's ideal repre-
sentative at Washington. He is honest
able, fearless and faithful. He has the
brains and the physique necessary tt
carry on the work of legislation at the
national capital. He is on some of the
most important senate committees, al
though he is in his first term; he ha
the acquaintance and the influence
which the Call demands. He is one o
the leaders of the senate.
Still, Senator White is a Democrat
and the Call, if it holds to it's stipula
ton that none but Sound money
protectionists must be sent to Wash
ington from this state, must waive al
that it has declared to be essential il
our representatives, since the virtue
it has demanded are all contained in tn
personality of Senator White.
The people of this state will scarcel
take any chances. They know a goo
man when they have one in their ser
vice, and they are not likely to dispens
with Senator White.
The herald., 1897-10-30

ernment very much ashamed of the part
the present time. Neither the United
States, Russia nor Japan is trying to get
the better of Great Britain. 1t is of the
greatest importance that measures be
adopted by all the countries interested
for the preservation of the SEALS other
wise they will soon be eXterminated The
government of Great Britain under
stands this as well as any one, and it is
probable that it will accept any reasona-
countries interested with a tolerable
grace.
The herald., 1897-10-30
brating when the work is done. The
news seems almost too good to be true.

The Pasadena Academy of Sciences
has issued a neat pamphlet Report on
the Birds Recorded During Visit to the
and San Clemente in the Spring of 1897"
The party consisted of Joseph Grinnell,
the author of the pamphlet, Horace Gay
lord and Harry Gaylord. 1t was enabled
to make the trip through the generosity
of Hulett c. Merritt and others of the
Pasadena Academy of Sciences. The re-
port is very full and clear, and forms a
valuable addition to scientific literature
relating to this state.
The herald., 1897-10-30
Explaining a Rakish Tilt

Matilda, l seriously object to your
encouraging the attentions of that
young Spooler. He is the most rakish
looking youth ! ever saw"
What do you mean, papa?"
"Why, 1 mean the way he wears his
hat on one side"
THAT isn't rakishness, papa"
what is it, them"
"It's a boil."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The herald., 1897-10-30
THEORY AND PRACTICE

"In writing tales for the papers
You never seem to succeed.
Here's How to Write Short Stories
Just the thing you need to read"
He looked the article over,
Then tossed it upon the shelf.
YES" said he, "the theory's easy
But l wrote that thing myself"
C. B. in Judge.
The herald., 1897-10-30

The board of directors of the Catholic
university at Washington have voted to
demand the resignation of Mgr. Schroc-
der, under the pain of expulsion. This
is the most notable victory which the
liberal element of the Roman Catholic
church has obtained. Mgr. Schroeder
is German, very narrow and foreign
in his views, and he has been a disturb
ing element at the university ever since
he has been there. Only one vote was
cast in favor of his retention.
The herald., 1897-10-30
Pension DELAYED Indefinitely

The touched-You told me yesterday
your pension was delayed, and now
learn you draw no pension and are en-
titled to none. What do you mean, sir?
The toucher-Me pension is delayed,
kind sir, till they's another war. when !
can fight and earn one.-Philadelphia
North American.
The herald., 1897-10-30
Not a Clue

Officer DugganGushing into the po-
lice station.)-There's another murther
mysthery, captain.
Captain-What now?
Duggan-A reporter has jist towld me
thot tn thrunkless body av mon viii
tn head, arms an legs gone, has jist bin
found in Lincoln Park.-Up to Date.
The herald., 1897-10-30
CALIFORNIA OPINION
Paying Cincinnati $4,000

Will the eastern newspapers that have
been bowling themselves hoarse because
California is endeavoring to build up her
home industries please make note OF
the fact that 100000 which the tax
payers of this state have appropriated
for the purchase of uniforms for the
National guard will be paid to a Cincin-
natl firm? There is not much "state
rights" Estate protection" and all that
sort of tommyrot in this action on the
part Of CalifOrnia.-San Jose Mercury.
The herald., 1897-10-30
Ungrateful Hoosiers

There was an election in Indianapolis
a few days since in which Democratic
candidate for mayor, running on free
silver platform was elected by an un-
precedented majority. Those Hoosiers
have evidently not heard of the McKin-
ley good times, or hearing they have nc
gratitude in their souls.-Bakersfield
Californian
The herald., 1897-10-30
Consolation for the Rejected One

Didn't she seem at all affected when
you told her how her refusal had wreck
ed your hopes?"
No"
Not even when you told her that yoa
had become desperate and were going
on an expedition to the north pole?"
mot bit.''
Didn't she offer you any little parting
token, any memento of the past?"
yes, she did that. She said that if
wanted her to, she'd work my monogram
on ear muffs. odds and Ends.
The herald., 1897-10-30
Cash and Credit

"That young man deserves a great deal
of credit for the way in which he man.
aged your campaign remarked Senator
Sorghum's friend.
HE deserves more than credit" re-
piled the senator, reaching for his check
book. He deserves cash.
The herald., 1897-10-30
EFFECT ON NEW YORK ELECTION

The death of Henry George, so near
the time of the election in which he was
to play a prominent part, was a factor
undreamed of, and it will probably have
a very decided effect upon the fortunes
of the Jeffersonian Democracy, whose
candidate Mr.. George was. The great
reformer was increasing in popularity
The herald., 1897-10-30
Street Diversions

"Come ahead, don't be scared" said
the man who was managing the putting
of safe into the second story; "it's safc
enough"
YES" murmured the pedestrian, as
the rope broke, "it s more than that. It's
a safe too much!"-Cincinnati Com
mercial Tribune
The herald., 1897-10-30
The Reform Schools

The reform schools are not what they
should be, but Governor Budd has done
all in his power to make them better.
1t was at his instance that Secretary OF
State Brown went to investigate the
Preston school, and the latter officer ad-
mits that Governor Budd is not to blam.
for any OF the abuses of which complaint
has been made.-Visalia Times.
The herald., 1897-10-30
Advertising Paws

An Oklahoma girl advertised for a
husband. She found him, and the ad-
vertisement and wedding outfit cost
$1l0. Within eleven months her husband
died leaving her $4,000 insurance on his
life. Who says advertising does not pay? ?
Cotton Chronicle.
The herald., 1897-10-30

The councilman for the Eighth ward
has not yet declared himself on the ques-
ton of reducing the salaries of police
men. He probably wishes now that he
had not heard the eight hour clock strike
The herald., 1897-10-30
From a Bicyclist's Standpoint

Charlie Mariner describing a canoe
race)-The course was awfully choppy,
and after standing for awhile on the
starboard tack 1 went over on the port
tack
Miss Tandem Gnterrupting)-Oh, how
badly you must have been puncture0!--
Browning & Co. s Monthly.
The herald., 1897-10-30
Getting Around Mammals Orders

'Now, Robbie" said Mamma just be-
fore the company sat down to dinner,
remember, you must not ask for more
pie"
Robbie didn't, but he finished his last
piece with much promptness, took long
breath, and addressed himself very au-
dibly to the guest at the right
"Ain't that dandy pie?" he asked
Judge.
The herald., 1897-10-30
Open to a Reasonable Offer

Mr.. Billion-YOu shall never marry
my daughter, sir.
Impassioned Suitor-Your threats dc
not frighten me. I'll marry her or die!
When once l love, sir, no power on earth
can
Mr.. Billion-Oh. I'm not proposing td
use force. How much cash will it take tc
buy you off?
Impassioned Suitor-Um-er, how
much will you give?-New York Weekly
The herald., 1897-10-30
In Doubt

"I don't know exactly what had bet
ter do with this advertisement" said
the man in the newspaper business
office. "a politician wants to put in a
long statement of his grievances as paid
matter. How shall I classify it?'
II guess" replied the cashier, after
some study, 1--WE had better put it under
the caption, help wanted. "-Washing.
ton Evening Star.
The herald., 1897-10-30

A week ago today the New York Sun
had Tracy elected by $4,000 plurality.
We shall know what those figures look
like week from today. There may be
a change.
The herald., 1897-10-30

Even the poor gamblers have their
grievances and complain of the eccen
tricities of the law. The Los Angeles
man who backed three aces with fake
four queens, could have no regard
for the system under which the
gamblers played. Thus the law falls
alike on the just and the unjust.
The herald., 1897-10-30
Effect of the Wolcott Failure

1t is generally conceded that the effect
of the Wolcott failure will be to give
greater emphasis to the demands of
silver men and independent action or,
the part of this nation and to concen-
trate and simplify the issue in future
national campaigns.-Riversi Enter
prise.
The herald., 1897-10-30
Novel Way Of Novel Reading

"Mrs. Jabberwock tells me she can read
ten novels week."
Eyes, she always begins at the last
chapter and reads back until they be-
come uninteresting. cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The herald., 1897-10-30

The absorption of the Breaker by the
Press leaves only one paper at Long
Beach. The Press will appear as a
semi-weekly, and the proprietors,
Messrs. Palmer & Smith, should do we'll
with a clear field before them.
The herald., 1897-10-30
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 viewsO