The herald., 1897-09-22
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A few weeks ago a number of good
people exercised their brains in airing
their views as to the probability of the
uohn Bradburys again being received
into society In the event Of their being
foolhardy enough to return here. A dis
patch in this morning $ paper announces
that the ill-starred couple are at present
in Denver, "leisurely making their way
to Los Angeles" On the other hand,
hear from excellent authority that the
Bradburys have no intention of again
attempting to make home here but
have decided to remain in the more con-
genial atmosphere of Mexico, where
they will shortly be Joined by another
member Of the family. Furthermore, a
marriage in the lady's family, which will
take place shortly, will remove from
here another tie which might attract
them back, since the future habitation
of the bride is to be Arizona.
It seems strange and wrong that when
a saloon has been condemned as disrep-
utable and unworthy Of license it
should not be closed up at once. The
license Of the -Four Hundred" was re-
voked couple Of weeks ago. but its
doors are still open, and will not,
understand, be closed until the 14th prox,
when its license expires. 1t would be
a much more consistent and respectable
course for the police commission to close
the saloon as soon as it has been con-
demned, and, If necessary to give the sa-
loon keeper rebate in proportion to the
time his license has been curtailed. But
one would have thought that under such
circumstances 1t would not be too severe
punishment If the dear saloon keeper
had to lose little money on the license
he has abused.
Within the vision and experience of a
postmaster in large city come numer-
Gus queer phases of life and character.
some startling and some sorrowful. A
peculiar story was related to me the
other day, which proves once more, If
such proofs were wanted, the many
temptations that beset the path Of the
rich and over-indulged youth. 1t also
proves. by the way, the prevalence of
gambling in this city. A lad not II
years of age got into the clutches of a
notorious gambler, who managed, as do
some others, to live here without inter-
ference from the police and on the fat
of the land. When the gambler had got
the young fellow we'll in hand, to make
his hold still f1rmer, he introduced him
to female friend OF his, who Of course
was beautiful, charming, innocent and
virtuous. The young idiot swallowed
the bait and was soon convinced he
adored the woman. The gambler and
his female friend suddenly departed for
San Francisco, their game being to in
duce the boy to follow them away from
his home, which happens to be that of
one of the most respected citizens here,
where they could suck him dry. A fervid
correspondence was started, the boy
calling for the letters of his charmer at
the general delivery. In some way the
boys parents discovered the evil influ-
erce and besought the postmaster 10
suppress the woman's letters. The offic-
ial, happily, was able to do this after
proofs had been laid before him of the
lads minority and the identity of the
parent. 1t is not new story, but 1t is
one from which parents and guardians
may we'll draw caution.
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For several years the music at pop
ular underground resort has been one
of its most attractive features. An or
chestra, mainly composed of a talented
German family, aids considerably in the
consumption of liquid and other refresh
ments. The audience never seems to
weary of the hackneyed strains Of Mas
cagniH famous intermezzo, which is
served pretty regularly about 1880 pm
Much good operate music is essayed,
though Papa" Berth would do well 10
draw the line at Wagner for obvious
reasons. The music. however, in such
circumstances. should be subordinate to
other things. 1t should not be 80 loud
as to interfere with conversation, but
ahould be 4 nleaaant aid to diweokfop