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The herald., 1897-12-02
MEXICAN JUSTICE

The verdict of the jury in the Arroyo
case will go far toward removing the ini-
preston, all too prevalent in this coun-
try, that human life is the cheapest
commodity in Old Mexico, and that the
murderous instinct is encouraged rather
than restrained by the lax execution of
the laws. The sentence Of ten men to the
death penalty for the crime of lynehing
is extraordinary in criminal jurispru-
dence, and we believe is without paral-
lei in this country. 1t is significant of
the sternness of Mexican justice, for
the majority of the accused had previous
good records in their favor and the ad-
vantage of local connections more or less
sympathetic and influential. Moreover,
most of them were peace officers, fact
which enhanced rather than mitigated
their offense and yet one which ordi-
narily might be appealed to in minimiz-
ing the punishment. But the faces Of
both judge and jury were immovably
set against the exercise of mercy, and
turned towards the vindication of the
law. Ten misguided men will shortly
stand up and be shot to death, as the
penalty for interfering with the estab-
lshed legal machinery of the country.
We are assured by the local papers
that the verdict is universally approved
in Mexico, and that the appeal, which
has been perfunctorily taken, will not
cause a delay Of more than six months
in the execution of justice. The effect
can scarcely fail to be salutary, nor
should it's influence be confined within
local boundaries. In the United States,
as we'll as in Mexico and every other CIV
ilized country, the lesson cannot be too
impressively taught that men may in
terfere with the decorous execution Of
the laws only at the peril Of their own
lives
The herald., 1897-12-02
A DUBIOUS OUTLOOK

The present Republican administra
ton demands the immediate reform of
the currency system of the country.
Secretary Gage, in his speech last week.
officially voiced this demand, and de-
clared that it would be easy and mex
pensive to carry it out.
But while the administration shouters
are partially agreed in theory, they are
very far apart when it comes to putting
their ideas into practice. Congress is
not with them. The Republican
senators treated the presidents S
message urging the appointment
of currency commission with scant
courtesy on the closing day Of
the extra session. The house passed
the commission resolution as a mere
matter of form. knowing it would
amount to nothing.
OF the many and various currency
schemes that have been submitted since
the adjournment of congress, no two
have been alike. Even Republicans,
who might be expected to entertain prac-
tically the same ideas regarding cur
rency reform, kick over the administra-
ton traces in submitting their ideas. 1t
is not at all probable that the Republ-
cans in either the house or the senate
will be practically unanimous in sup
porting any plan that may be presented
on behalf of the president. Many be-
lieve it would be unwise to disturb the
currency at all for the present.
Should this prove to be the situation
the Republican party is liable to indict-
ment for obtaining votes under false
pretenses. During the last campaign ii
sought votes upon the pretense that II
would do something for silver on the
one hand, while on the other it promised
reform upon sound money" basis. II
has now abandoned the former proposi-
ton; indeed. there never was a serious
| intention to carry it out; and 1t remains
to be seen what will be done with the
latter one. The outlook for the admin
istration is not promising.
| In the meantime, the real friends OF
silver stand exactly where they stood
last year. They demand the free ant
unlimited coinage of both silver an(
gold at the ratio Of sixteen to one. TIL,
The herald., 1897-12-02
HIS FATE AT THE SEASIDE

He had loved with perspicuity and dex-
t'rous ambiguity that only comes through
practice in the art
And with growing perspicacity he urged
on his capacity to swiftly conquer every
female heart.
He could scale by calculation all the
heights of osculation in the shortest time
between two given points;
And with skill quite scientific he grew
wondrously prolific in amalgamating
matrimonial joints.
With the heiresses of Java he was thicker
far than lava, and the buds of Madagas-
car were his prey,
While the girls of Australasia all grew
crazier and crazier as he led them on to
love him day by day.
He achieved with great facility and mar
velous ability the conquest of a harem
in a week.
And he struck the bright-eyed fairies Of
the blue-begirt Canaries so dumb with
love that none of them could speak.
In the far Antarctic regions he was wor-
SHIPPED by whole legions and the debu-
tantes of China clung to him.
Way up north, all frozen solid, where the
Eskimo are stolid, there he warmed each
maiden's heart up to the brim.
But upon one fatal morning, all his other
conquests scorning. to old Narragansett
Pier he took his flight.
And when the girls there found him. they
just wrapped their arms around him. and
they kissed him and they loved him out
of sight! New York Journal.
The herald., 1897-12-02
LOOK OUT FOR FROST

A killing frost and stiff, northerly
winds are predicted for Southern Cali
fornia tonight. A heavy storm and a
cold wave prevailed in Utah and Nevada
yesterday, and Southern California will
not escape, as the atmospheric disturb
ance is travelling this way.
The weather bureau announced the
frost early yesterday, thirty-six hours
in advance of the arrival Of the vegeta-
ton destroyer. The orange and lemon
growers and others whose products are
liable to injury are thus warned in ample
time to take steps for the protection of
their crops. Today should be busy day
with them. OF course the whole Of
Southern California will not be affected
alike, but precautions should be taken
at all points where there is danger of a
killing frost.
The prediction of frost so far in ad-
vance of it's coming shows that the
weather service has taken great strides
forward in recent years. 1t pays for it
self many times over in thus giving
warning of storms, frost and other ele-
mental disturbances. 1t often occurs
nowadays that ships put out to sea or
remain in port in accordance with the
suggestions of the weather bureau
thereby escaping danger and possible
loss. A single warning Of this kind has
saved millions of dollars in property on
the Atlantic coast.
A short time ago it was promised that
more stations should be established to
the north of this city, so as to give better
warning of the weather changes orig
mating for this section in Utah and Ne
vada We get many storms from that
direction and better signal protection is
q real necessity. 1t is to be hoped that
the authorities at Washington will be
able to render assistance in this import
ant matter at an early date. Our ne
cessities are more urgent than those OF
colder sections. where vegetation is
dormant part of the year.
The herald., 1897-12-02
EXPENSIVE RETUNDING

Several days have elapsed since TIL.
funding scheme of the county bonds was
made public by this paper; and the in
tegrity of the figures and statements
presented has not been attacked. Since
silence thus gives consent, it is fair t.
assume that the position taken by The
Herald is impregnable. and that refund
ing under the plan proposed would en-
tail extra expense upon the county
amounting to s2lS,000, besides nearly
doubling the life of the present bonded
Indebtedness.
When it is taken into consideration
that the payment of the bonds as they
mature, under the present arrangement,
will impose no excessive hardship upon
the taxpayers of the county; that the
amount of the bonds bearing a higher
rate of interest is comparatively small ,
that the extinguishment of the debt will
be secured much sooner than under the
schedule upon which the voters of the
cult to understand the motives and rea-
sons upon which the board of supervis-
ors based their refunding scheme. 1t
does not seem possible that the matter
was carefully investigated and the fig
ures correctly presented before the plan
was accepted.
The Herald has no concern in the mat
ter beyond the best interests of the taX-
payers of Los Angeles county. If it has
made incorrect presentation of the re-
funding scheme it will gladly correct
its mistakes, upon the facts and figures
being laid before it.
Two hundred thousand dollars is a
large sum even in these days of pros
perity. 1t is well worth saving. The
situation seems to be like that of the
man who gets a discount by paying his
bills promptly. If the county will pay
it's bonds when they come due under the
present arrangement instead of extend
ing the time, it will save $21S,O0O If the
The herald., 1897-12-02
Warrant for Seeking Infor-
nation


To the Editor OF the Los Angeles
Herald: 1t has seemed to me little sim
gular, as no doubt it has to many citi-
zens interested in the complete exposure
Of the knavish practices Of some men,
bers of the school board, to see with
what haste some Of those concerned in
the investigation say that they "have
not sought out information" This, for
sooth, because some of the accused have
so asserted in their frantic efforts to
shield themselves from the obloQuy Of
this rotten business.
It occurs to many good citizens that 1t
would rebound much more to the credit
of these gentlemen to have said: 1T is
true that we have sought information
as to the truth of these charges and we
propose to still further seek ana invite
information from every one who knows
anything in proof thereof, until we have
ascertained the full extent of this cor
rupt and infamous business"
Why should any honest member of
the board be afraid to seek, and exert
himself II necessary in seeking every
possible information on the subject?
Does not the public good demand that
every official who has sought and ac-
cepted public office should understand
that he is charged with the duty Of Wig
ilance in seeing that all the duties con-
nected Herewith are faithfully execut-
ed, and that when there has been an in
fraction of the law in the department of
the public service with which he is con-
nected or over which he has supervision,
that he ought to be very active In bring
ing the offender to punishment?
Gentlemen, do not content yourselves
with saying simply that we want to
probe this thing to the bottom, but seek
and invite information from those who
can give it, and you will have the ap-
proval of every honest and intelligent
citizen. C1V1o.
Dec 1, 1897.
The herald., 1897-12-02
CALIFORNIA OPINION
The First Time

The Honolulu steamer arriving at San
Francisco a day or two ago brought
delegation of Hawaiians on their way
to Washington. Their mission is to ask
the government of the United States
not to take possession Of their country.
This is the first time in American his
tory that the people of another land have
had occasion to send representatives to
Washington to enter plea against the
conquest of their country by the great
republic of Washington, Adams and
Jefferson.-San Diego Union.
The herald., 1897-12-02
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1897.
ORGANIZATION FOR THE FRUIT
MEN

The growers of deciduous fruits in
Southern California seem to have but
one way left them which promises any
relief, and that is to organize for their
common advantage as the citrus grow
ers have done.
AS affairs now stand the growers are
unable to cure and grade large Quanti-
ties of fruit in such a manner as to
command the great markets of the
world Enough wretched stuff in the
way of dried fruit is on the shelves of
eastern retailers to clog the channels
that otherwise might be steadily draw
ing off the accumulation of fine fruit
still in the hands of growers, and for
may be safely said that every pound of
over-sulphured, sour and dirty dried
fruit on sale prevents the sale of sew
eral pounds of good dried fruit.
This abuse of fruit in curing in large
part explains why the demand for dried
fruit has so slowly increased during the
past five years.
Again, growers in Southern Califor-
MIA are at special disadvantage as
compared with northern growers in this
respect: Most of their orchards are
young and they are but recently in the
market while the Central California
growers have been growing decduous
fruit in great quantities for many years,
so that they have almost monopolized
certain large markets. Buyers have
been able to get from them great guam
titles of fairly uniform fruit. This rep
utation has been further strengthened
by the organization of cooperative eX-
changes that have carefully cured and
graded their fruit and established the
reputation of the brands they have used.
Thus, while their fruit is less rich in
sugar than ours, it has distinct ad-
vantage in the market of from l to 3
cents per pound On apricots and from
J. to IL cents per pound on peaches,
while the growers up there are able to
get twice as much at canneries as our
producers can obtain. The situation OF
the northern grower is none too good
but that of the southern grower is des-
perate.
And yet the remedy for all this and
much else that afflicts the fruit grower
in Los Angeles and adjoining counties is
apparent. BY the citrus associations
and exchanges. as well as by the asso-
Citations of deciduous growers in Santa
Clara and adjoining counties, it has been
abundantly shown that by thus Coop
Grating in curing and marketing OF
fruit far better grade of fruit can be
secured and better market also. I'm
der cooperative system each man is
no longer bidding against his neighbours
product. In cooperation every effort is
made to open new markets by means
of active and competent agents in the
field.
We have unquestioned evidence of a
large demand in Europe for our dried
fruit il we were prepared to take adj
vantage of it. But we cannot We
have not the quantity of fruit of uniform
and established grade to Go it. The de.
ciduous exchange will be powerful tc
meet this need and cooperating witt
the citrus exchange will in many way,
promote the interests of the growers.
There seems to be no doubt that sucl
an organization if formed and we'll man
aged would be of great advantage to al
concerned; but many are discouraged b,
the magnitude of the undertaking. S,
might the shipwrecked mariner clutch
The herald., 1897-12-02
Wholesome if Somewhat Paternalistic

1t may be very paternalistic, but it
is none the less very wholesome step
which the heads Of departments at
Washington have taken in notifying en-
ployes that they must keep their store
bills paid about the city or run the risk
Of being dropped from the government
pay rolls. The government Is not mere
ly enforcing a good example in the pri-
vate dealings of it's employees, but it is
acting for it's own protection, for per-
sons who are lax or dishonest with ref
erence to these current obligations
would be apt finally to prove untrust-
worthy in their place of employment
Springfield, Mass, Republican.
The herald., 1897-12-02
Needed the Money

The Herald observes: isn't President
Mckinley pardoning good many de-
faulting bank presidents and cashiers?
Less than a week ago he extended exec
utive clemency to Folsom of New Mex.
leo, and last Monday he pardoned Croft.
the Chicago cashier who embezzled $780,
000." Don't be too hard on the poor
devils; they probably needed the money.
Westminster Umpire
The herald., 1897-12-02

refunding rate Of interest were to be 8
per cent instead of 4, the discrepancy
would be lessened: but refunding rate
Of per cent cannot be obtained.
If the county supervisors cannot make
a better showing with their refunding
plan, they should consider seriously the
advisability Of calling of the election.
The herald., 1897-12-02
A Different Grant

To the Editor of the Los Angeles Her.
add I feel called upon as a friend OF
Mr.. U. S. Grant, jr., to correct the mis-
leading inference which your editorial
in yesterdays issue is apt to cause. 1t
was not the aforesaid gentleman who
was carried away temporarily with the
"silver craze" but his esteemed brother,
Jesse Grant. Very truly,
f. j. LOUIS.
The herald., 1897-12-02

How puerile and ridiculous is Secre-
tary Alger's letter to NJ. NJ. Estee. in the
light Of the decision of the comptroller
of the treasury! 1t is not strange that
Alger is relieved to think the whole
thing is over" But is the whole thing
over? The secretary must excuse us If
we appear a little suspicious. in this part
of the country
The herald., 1897-12-02

The Haytien imbroglio with Germany
has features that make it resemble the
trouble between Venezuela and Great
Britain. 1t is not likely, however. that it
will rise to the dignity Of an issue involv-
ing the principle of the Monroe doctrine.
This mornings dispatches show that
Germany has made her pacific inten-
tiOnS clear
The herald., 1897-12-02
A Good Suggestion

Secretary Longs suggestion Of an ad-
ditional battleship for the Pacific coast
is a good one. We have lots to protect
out here, and as it would take months for
any of the Atlantic squadron to reach us
we should not be left practically de-
fenSeleSS-Oakland Tribune
The herald., 1897-12-02

The tabulation of real estate transfers,
m ,rtgages and releases. which appears In
the Investor column Of this issue Of The
Herald. makes an interesting showing
OF the transactions recorded in Los An
geles county in each department named
during the month of November and Of
each month of the year. compared with
the corresponding months of 1896 and
1898.
The herald., 1897-12-02
His Fault

absent minded" exclaimed the wo-
man whose husband worries her. He's
the most absent minded man that ever
lived. He's the kind Of person who. If
he were going to the Klondike, would be
as likely as not to leave the cook stove
behind and take along the refrigerator .
Washington Star.
The herald., 1897-12-02

The blarstcd British capitalists, who
have been carrying our railway securi-
ties during the whole recetvership era,
are unloading them upon us just as they
begin again to show q gilt edge.
The herald., 1897-12-02
Explained

Barker prides himself on never say
ing an unkind word Of the absent"
"Oh, that's it, is it?"
That's what? What are you getting
at?"
"Why, I was wondering for a long
time what it was about Barker's con-
versation that made 1t so hopelessly
dull. Enquirer.
The herald., 1897-12-02

The court Of appeals Of Paris has rem
dered decision against the admission
Of Mile. Chauvin to the bar. This Is
strange. The French have ever had a
reputation for Chauvinism; besides,
they should not be afraid of a woman.
The herald., 1897-12-02

The Yankee holders of Hawaiian Sc
curities are not particular what Kind OF
money they are paid in-any old cur
rency will do so the United States is be-
lit
The herald., 1897-12-02

Judge Day has declined the tender of
the attorney generalship with thanks.
Does not the fact lend color to the theory
that he expects to succeed John Sher-
man at the head Of the state department
at an early date?
The herald., 1897-12-02
Her Charity Work

"No, DR.. Whiteband, I'm sorry, but
I'm doing all can afford to do for char
ity."
"And may I ask through which chan
mel your charitable work finds an
exit?"
Certainly. I haven't missed charity
card party in two seasons. s."-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
The herald., 1897-12-02
Theatrical

dience in my life.
Light-Didn't they warm up bit?
Brette-Well, when they spoke Of
bringing out the author believe some Of
the audience got hot.-Yonkers States
man.
The herald., 1897-12-02

An Alaska company has been organ
lied in Phoenix, Ariz., with a capital
stock of s20O, O,O0O,O 900. Probably the cap
italization was made large in order to
avoid any possible temptation to wa
ter il.
The herald., 1897-12-02
Nothing Small About It

Lawyer Sam Shortridge would like to
be a United States senator. Editor
Charles wants to go to congress, and
their sister. Mrs. Clara Foltz, wouldn't
object to seat on the supreme bench.
There is nothing small about the wants
of the Shortridge family.-Ventura
Democrat
The herald., 1897-12-02
Natural Results

"Once a friend of mine and I agreed
that it would be helpful for each Of us
to tell the other his faults"
"How did it work?"
"We haven't spoken for nine years.
Chicago Record.
The herald., 1897-12-02

Senator Teller called on the president
this week. Mr.. Teller ought to be more
careful. He is likely to make the pres
ident the subject of goldbug suspicion.
The herald., 1897-12-02

Next! Axtell has confessed, Adams
has confessed. Webb will be given the
next chance but the prospect for his un-
bosoming himself is not encouraging.
The herald., 1897-12-02
A Dangerous Friendship

There is no reason why Long Beach
should not secure as large returns from
the developments to be made in the
next few years as San Pedro and Los
Anseles.-Long Beach Press.
The herald., 1897-12-02
Long Beach Is Gin It"

Axtell, the tool of the Los Angeles
school directors. says that in soliciting
money from teachers he approached only
his friends. Mr.. Axtell's friendship may
not be so eagerly sought hereafter.-Pas-
adena Star
The herald., 1897-12-02

Europe is likely to agree upon one
thing. the common interest of all its
people-the Importance Of checking the
mighty progress of the United States.
The herald., 1897-12-02

Sound Money Democrats in New York
are crying aloud to Senator Hill to lead
them out of the wilderness. Their
plight is truly pitiable.
The herald., 1897-12-02

Our delegation will not lose sight of
the Importance of a government arincr
plate factory for the Pacific slope.
The herald., 1897-12-02

While American statesmen are de-
batting an elastic currency the Ameri-
can people will need to cultivate an
elastic patience.
The herald., 1897-12-02

A few more Republican triumphs like
that in the Sixth Illinois congress dis
trict will reduce the party to third rank
in the country.
The herald., 1897-12-02

Hayti is a small country, but it stands
on it's dignity like colored drum major.
The herald., 1897-12-02
LOS ANGELES DAILY HERALD
SWORN STATEMENT CIRCULATION


State Of California County Of Los Ange-
less.
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 l. 1897.
to June 80. 1897 Cnclusive), the total circu-
lation Of the said Daily Herald was 1,2s06S
copies. being an average daily circula-
tion of S0O4.
That the weekday circulation during the
above time was 1,071,5s7 being daily
Average of S3O0 copies.
That the Sunday circulation during the
above time was 2ls,O5s. being an average
Tor each Sunday of 1O.431.
l.. M. HOLT,
Superintendent Of Circulation.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
18th day Of July. 1897
FRANK J. COOPER.
Notary Public In and for the County OF
Los Angeles. State of California
The herald., 1897-12-02

1t will be less difficult to get the gov
ernment out of the banking business
than to keep it out.
The herald., 1897-12-02

agement must be given to productive
industries.
The herald., 1897-12-02
THE PUBLIC PULSE

communications. but does not assume re-
sponsibility for the sentiments expressed.
Correspondents are requested to cultivate
brevity ~ far ~ II consistent With the
proper expression Of their views.l
The herald., 1897-12-02

The tariff tinkerers give way to the
currency tinkers.
The herald., 1897-12-02

ing the life line be discouraged by the
difficulty of getting to shore. but realiz-
ing his desperate situation he only grips
the rope the harder.
The herald., 1897-12-02

people know just where to find the
friends OF silver. and what to expect
from them.