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The herald., 1897-06-18
Where Are the Women P

To the Editor of the Los Angeles
Herald: The writer has been reading
with a considerable degree of interest
the reports Of the doings of the execu-
tive committee relative to the reception
of VIM. Jennings Bryan. have looked
down the lists of names of those ap-
pointed on the committee of reception,
hoping to see the names of some of the
women who did all they could, not hav-
ing the ballot, to aid in the election OF
Mr.. Bryan last fall, but 80 far have
met with only disappointment.
In today's issue you say: "All ele-
ments of the Silver forces are repre-
sented." Are not women who worked
and talked for Bryan, even in private
way, IAN element?" If not an element
they certainly come under the term "any
one" Yet YOU say: mo desire existed
to exclude any one. An effort was made
to make the committee as nearly repre-
sentative as possible"
Now would it not be possible to have
women on the committee Of reception
I agree with you, Mr.. Editor, that no
desire existed to exclude any one.
presume that the reason why women
are not on that committee is that these
gentlemen did not think of women at all
when selecting the committee. They
have taken to themselves credit for be-
ing impartial in the selection Of men of
even different persuasion, and that is
generous and praiseworthy. But is ii
consistent while being thus liberal to-
wards their political opponents, to en-
tirely ignore their political sympathisers
and co-workers who happen to be
women?
We women have waited and waited in
hopes that some man in the committee
would speak for us and suggest that we
be recognized as co-workers for political
reform. But as there seems to be none
to speak forlus it is necessary that we
speak in our own behalf. The maxim, "if
You want a good servant, serve your
self" holds good in this as in other
cases. There is a Woman's Bryan Clut
in Los Angeles. Are there no women III
it who might be induced to serve on the
committee of reception and thus have
another, and important. element iE the
Silver forces represented?
M. v. L.
South Pasadena, Cal, July II, 1897.
The herald., 1897-06-18
HERoIsM
involved.

People Of all nations and every degree
fortitude. The display of these quail
tiles has been more conspicuous by SOL
diers than by any other class, because
the frequency Of wars has afforded the
opportunities. The drill and discipline
of armies are designed to develop these
qualities. Until within the last two or
three centuries the teaching was gen.
eral that war was the highest pursuit in
which men could engage, and the merits
of the contests were very lightly con-
sidered. Hence heroism in war took
precedence over that displayed in civic
occupations and in efforts to promote
the cause Of humanity.
Bravery may be physical and also
moral. The first is an attribute of some
of the animals but the last can only be
possessed by man. Whoever is morally
courageous is almost sure to be physic-
ally brave when duty requires it. There
is no genuine heroism except when dan
ger is encountered in the discharge of
duty, or when the motive is to accom-
plish what is believed to be great OBJ
ject. Herosm in war has been made so
conspicuous in history, poetry and song
that its display in other pursuits is
obscured and overlooked by a large
class, If not by the mass of mankind.
1t is not necessary to read descriptions
of battles to discover instances of he
roic conduct. They are occurring daily
all around US. Policemen are contin-
ually encountering desperate men en-
gagged in criminal enterprises, and often
they are in deadly conflict with mobs,
crazed with anger and impelled to des-
truction of property and life. The en-
gineer running railroad train, when
on duty, is continually in more or less
danger, which he fully realizes, and the
cases are numerous where he has sacri-
feed his own life to save the lives of pas
sengers. A fireman rushes into the
flames and exposes himself to the dan
ger from falling walls with a heroic
devotion to duty scarcely less than
that of the soldier in battle. The men
engaged in the life saving service brave
the dangers Of storm and sea, and are
often lost in the waves in the effort to
rescue the victims of shipwreck.
That young man is heroic who starts
out in life poor and unaided, and strug-
giles honorably and manfully to gain
fortune or just fame, whether in busi-
ness, the professions, art, science or
craftsmanship. To overcome OBJ
stacles in his pathway requires pluck,
energy and fortitude. Successful
achievements in civic pursuits in the
general walks of life are not commence
rated as they should be, though they are
of as high character as those of war. It
would inspire young men to the best ex-
ertions were achievements in ordinary
life appreciated and applauded as they
deserve.
The herald., 1897-06-18
Comfy IN LAW

II anyone should be heard to casually
remark that the courts of record of Cali
fornia may, in a proper case, exercise
appellate jurisdiction over the decision
of a court of Great Britain rendered in
London, he would be very likely to have
his opinion complimented as an evidence
of M; form of lunacy. And so it Ger
tainly would seem unless an opportun-
ity were given for explanation before
the commission upon lunacy. But the
fact iS nevertheless practically true, and
there is at present a case in point. OF
course the theory of an appeal will not
hold in the case, but all the elements
of an appeal, excepting only the theory,
nre present, and effectual for appellate
relief. The case is that of Mrs. Yarde-
Butler. the wife of Walter Yarde-Buller,
second son of Earl Churston, Of the Eng
lish peerage. Her husband sued for di-
Vorce in London and the wife set up a
cross-action for divorce in the same
suit. Yarde-Buller failed to prove his
case against his wife, but Mre. Yarde-
Butler was more successful in her cross
action. But she was still unable to OBJ
tain an absolute divorce, for the reason
that the certain witnesses who could
testify to the facts necessary to that
end were disqualified to testify as wit
nesses in the case under the English law.
She was accordingly given her decree of
divorce from bed and board. AT this
point she was advised by her counsel to
come to California, where her father had
The herald., 1897-06-18

q man can be brought to trial. Full OF
Inconsistencies and contradictions. II
does seem strange that the story of Dora
Green should have passed muster. not
only in the Office of the district attor-
ney. but in the townehip court. where
for week even greater pruriencies were
unfolded than during the more recent
trial of the case. After such useless
expenditure of time and money there
was a touch Of grim humor in the ac-
cumulating rebutting testimony of the
defense receiving absolute confirmation
from a witness for the prosecution. DR..
Bicknell gave the coup-degrace to the
story of Dora Green and effectually
stamped the whole affair as trumped-
up charge on the part of the Green fam
ily
The herald., 1897-06-18
Same Wanamaker as Before

Republican attempts to belittle Johr
Wanamaker are too transparent in thei'
motive to succeed. Whatever may have
actuated Mr.. Wanamaker in criticisins
the Mckinley restoration he has to,
much truth and justice on his side fol
his criticisms to be hooted down. Call
ing Wanamaker a pessimist does moi
hurt Wanamaker, who was a gooc
enough republican patriot when, in 1888
he raised the bulk of that years cam
paign fund. He is the same Wanama-
ker who was good enough Republican
patriot to be made postmaster-genera
as reward for that service.-Albany IN
Y.) Argus.
The herald., 1897-06-18

Everyone will hope that the report OF
the dread calamity of blindness having
overtaken Queen Victoria on the eve Of
her sixty years celebration is as false
as hundred other canards which have
been started concerning her health.
Twenty years ago there was common
rumor-but whispered with bated
breath in England-that the queens
mental balance was upset, the
foundation for which was that the old
lady chose to go out driving in snow
storm in the Highlands and in other
ways showed that she preferred her own
way to that of her court
The herald., 1897-06-18
Canada Frowns on promoters"

The Dominion government is to get
credit for good judgment in declaring it's
policy to grant no more charters for rail-
roads or affording assistance to rail-
roads the promoters of which are unable
to show substantial capital of their own
to back their schemes. Promoters" of
one sort and another are far too plenti-
full, and some of them are too frequently
aided by legislative action in their
schemes to dishonesty make money by
their wits.-Ctica Observer.
The herald., 1897-06-18
Senator Mason's Balance Sheet

Senator Mason Of Illinois has called on
the president 10 times and has spen:
$400 in postage stamps and cab hire for
his constituents and has received one
little appointment Senator Mason s
unique balance sheet of his Washington
achievements shows rather disheart-
ening deficit. but it is misleading in that
respect. There is no credit entry made
of the fun William has had with the SEN
ate-St. Louis Republic.
The herald., 1897-06-18

and that 1t will be at least year before
the bright light of prosperity viii again
flood the country.
In the meantime they are going to
feed us on magination-with the faith
cure. Not much! A change Of doc
tors is what Is wanted.
The herald., 1897-06-18

Another bomb outrage occurred at
Paris Wednesday. The theory that
cranks or practical jokers are at work
will have to be reconsidered. There are
signs of an anarchist awakening in
Europe, and a war between any of the
great nations would doubtless be th'
signal for the worst outrages. 1t is not
to be supposed however that the an
archists would be able to long defy the
officials of the law. Their methods are
too we'll known.
The herald., 1897-06-18
A CONTRAST

The genuine has ever been
The subject of mans boast;
Yet limitations oft are seen
Enjoying things the most.
The real Napoleon had to pine
For life, far from a sail;
But "Napoleons of finance" drink wine
And get month in jail.
washington Evening Star.
The herald., 1897-06-18

The first number of the Californian Is
out, and the large number of people who
have awaited its coming with no small
degree of interest have not been disap-
pointed in their expectations concerning
it. The Californian is monthly publi-
cation of ten large newspaper pages, "a
Journal for city, country and surburban
homes" and is under the careful man
agement of Col. H. S. Smith, who is AL
old time Los Angeles newspaper man,
formerly identified with the Herald. y
host of friends will offer their good
wishes for his new venture.
The herald., 1897-06-18

The city should not let the Vernon
park get away. We cannot have toe
many breathing spots, and it is easier
to secure and set apart land now thar
it will be few years hence. We must
look to the future as we'll as to the pres
ent
The herald., 1897-06-18

Senator White will seize the earliest
opportunity to press the San Pedro mat
ter and writes the Herald that he will
bring up the question before the senate
as soon as the tariff bill goes to confer
ence
The herald., 1897-06-18
THE PUBLIC PULSE

(The Herald under this heading prints
sponsiblity for the sentiments expressed.
Correspondents are requested to cultivate
brevity as far as is consistent with the
proper expression of their views)
The herald., 1897-06-18

Attention is drawn by a correspond
ent to the somewhat remarkable trial
of Crawford Maxim, on the most terri
BILE charge, in some respects, upon which
The herald., 1897-06-18
FRIDAY, JUNE I8, 1897
SIDE LIGHTS ON ANNEXATION

A government of the people, by the
people and for the people-the great
American Fourth -of-July idea-trans-
planted into Hawaiian soil would mean
that the 10000 Hawaiians, the 5000 half
breeds, the $4,000 Japanese, the $4,000
Chinese and 5000 Portuguese-1040 900 in
all-would make very nice government
for the 5000 Americans and Englishmen
in that country.
Protection to American industry seems
to mean that hundred thousand more
pauper laborers are to be set to work
in Hawaii to make sugar in competi-
tion to the white American home build
ers in Chino, Los Alamitos and other
California towns, manufacturing sugar
for the American people. 1t Is the old
story, God bless the capitalist, but d-l
the laborer.
It is two cents pound tariff on sugar
in order to protect the manufacturer of
that article for the benefit of the capi.
talist who can go to Hawaii and manu-
facture the sugar with pauper labor, in
stead Of allowing American farmers to
raise American beets on American soil
for American factories. What a bur-
lesque on home protection!
Let us hope that there are enough
Americans-lovers of America-left in
the United States senate to prevent the
consummation of that outrageous pro-
gram-the introduction Of a hundred
thousand pauper laborers into compe-
tition with the laboring men Of this
country.
Bishop Willis Of Honolulu, being an
English missionary, would naturally
have preferred to see Hawaii annexed
by Great Britain rather than by the
United States, but the bishop, besides
points out several excellent reasons why
in either case the islands would be a
very doubtful acquisition,
Determined opposition to the ratifica-
ton of the treaty will be offered in the
senate, and among it's most Jealous op-
ponents will be found Senator White
There is but little probability of annex
alton being effected this session. A poll
of the senate shows fifty-seven senators
who will support ratification, which is
three short of the necessary number,
eleven are undecided, and twenty-ona
have already declared their opposition.
The herald., 1897-06-18

A contemporary informs us that a To-
cal ladies' club will devote next Monday
afternoon to chominade. 1t should fur
ther have explained what the game is.
The herald., 1897-06-18

The imports Of merchandise for May,
1897. exceeded those for May, 1896, by
s22, 100000 How prosperity is humping
itself to get there!
The herald., 1897-06-18

The Herald has received a copy of the
decision Of the supreme court in the
De Guyer vs.. Banning case, which set
ties the title of the government to the
inner harbor of San Pedro, as already
outlined in the dispatches. The effect Of
the decision outside of the small tracts
of land involved should be favorable to
the governments scheme for the i'm
provement Of the harbor. If the SUI
preme court had reached a conclusion
to the effect that the inner bay belonged
to the De Guyer heirs a more serious OBJ
lection might have been encountered
than any Of Mr.. Alger's.
The herald., 1897-06-18

Why is the Poker Davis" gang of
confidence men allowed to remain in
the city to ply its nefarious games?
The herald., 1897-06-18

EASTERN AGENTS FOR THE HERALD
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-24
DAILY YELLOW FEVER REPORT.
No Improvement at New Orlcans-Ecver
New Cases, but One More Death

New Cases, but One More Death
New Orleans. Sept. 24.-The local fever
situation did not show any improve
ment yesterday when results were
summed up. There were fewer cases
than were reported Wednesday. but
there was one more death than in the
previous twenty-four hours and at least
four of the patients We're reported at
6 o'clock to be in q dangerous condition.
There were three deaths ard nine new
cases.
Mobile. Ala, Sept. 24-The official re-
port yesterday was that so far there
have been thirty-eight cases pronounced
yellow fever. three have died, sixteen
have been discharged and nineteen re-
main under treatment. Two new cases
were reported yesterday and ten were
discharged.
Washington. Sept. 24.-At Cairo, Ills,
the quarantine around the hospital ward
in which the fever patients We're con-
fined has been raised. There were
twenty-five new cases In Edwards
Miss: total to date, 1O4
Atlanta, Ga. Sept. 24.-The board of
health Of Atlanta announces that Carrie
Fleming, a 14-year-old girl from Mobile
with her father and mother, is suffering
with the yellow fever here.
Louisville, Sept. 24.-John McDoucall.
the young machirist from Mobile. Ala.
who had been sick with yellow fever.
died yesterday morning.
Cairo. Ills. Sept. 24.-The patient Ste
vens. on the dredge boat Alpha, has had
a relapse.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-24
LABOR FEDERATION RESOLUTIONS
Declare That the killing of the Men at
Eattirncr Was Massacre.

Washington. Sept. 24.-The most in
tcrestinG work of the Federation of La
Dor council yesterday was the adoption
of the following resolutions on the Lat
timer, Pa, shooting:
Resolved, That we declare the attack
Of Sheriff Martin and his deputies on
the marching miners then on strike as
brutal, unprovoked massacre. inspired
by the cCal operators Of that section to
defeat the demands of the men for bet
ter conditions.
Resolved, That the eyer-ready use IN
late years of court injunctions. armed
force and the state militia in times Of
labor troubles Is only part of the in
sidious programme to entirely subjugate
the workers Of America for the most
debasirg degradation.
Resolved, That we condemn most
severely the wantou killing and wound
ing uf the poor miners at Lattimer, and
will give our fullest help through the
trade unions and the American Federal
tion TO raise money for the legal prose-
cution and conviction of Sheriff Martin
and hi. murderous minions, that through
the courts Of our land even-handed JUS
tice may be done to atone for these
revolving murders"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-24
ABBREVIATED TELEGRAMS.

The Bolivian congress has under con-
sideration a bill authorizing civil mar
riage.
The Mexican War Veterans. in ses-
sion at Nashville. elected Major 5. p.
Tuft. of Illinois, president.
1t is asserted that the Russian gov
ernment will shortly prohibit the eX-
portatiOn Of wheat from Russia.
Paoli, Ind. capitalists have organized
to rush to completion the Springfield
Ohio River and South Atlantic railway
James Lane, 102 years old. familiarly
known as Uncle Jimmy" Lane, one Of
the Oldest residents of Chicago died yes
terday of old age.
Mayor Harrison, of Chico go. will make
the closing speech Of the Greater New
York mayoralty campaign in behalf Of
the Tammany candidate.
special dispatch from Pretoria.
Transvaal republic. contains denial Of
the statement that the health of Pres
ident Kruger is causing anxiety to his
friends.
The Illinois railroad and warehouse
commission will start on its annual tour
of inspection of all railroads in the
state oct. L. Ten thousand miles Of
track will be gone over.
Medar Alleyn has sued the Wisconsin
and Michigan road for 5000 DANA ses
for alleged injuries received by being
hit in the face by a bundle Of papers
thrown from train at Marinette. " Is.
Judge Buck Kilgore, ex-representa-
tive in congress from Texas. who kicked
In the door Of the house chamber so he
could get out when Reed was counting
a quorum, died at Ardmore, l. T., yes
| terday.
| The John Gund brewing and mailing
plant at Lacrosse, Wis, burned yestar-
day morning. Loss. s3O0G00. half of
| which is covered by insurance in old
| line companies. The plant will be re-
| built at once.
| DIR. Gaudet, who has been engaged in
| the practice of medicine for three months
at Chippewa Falls, Wis. attempted to
! commit suicide. Fortunately he took an
| overdose Of strychnine and it refused to
get in its deadly work.
John SAKE, a young man of Sparta,
Wis, attempted to commit suicide by
\ drinking carbolic acid. His mother is
! dying of cancer, a sister is very low
| with pneumonia, and young Sake has
| been fast losing his oyesight. He will
probably recover.
F. l.. Stouffer, a former GAINESVILLE,
| Wis, resident, was hunting prairie
chickens and had cooked the gun ready
4 to shoot when he stumbled and fell, the
| s5ot taking effect in his left wrist, ter
| ribly mangliEg 1t. The doctors found
! that amputation Of the forearm wasnec-
| essary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-24
LOOK OUT FOR THE HURRICANE.
Prof. Virgins Predicts 1t and the Signt
Are for bad Weather.

Ottawa, Ont. Sept. "a - Professor
Virgins predicts a great hurricane. He
says: The announcement by the marine
department that a hurricane is now
moving up the Atlantic coast from the
West Indies, is a meteorological event of
more than common interest. That a
great storm is near is meteorological
fact. The moon will be in conjunction
with Jupiter and Mercury on the 25th
and Mars on the 27th. The moon crosses
the celestial equator on the 25th moving
southwark. She Will be in conjunction
with the sun on the Goth at o'clock Q.
m. London time. and will be at her per-
igee or nearest point in her orbit to the
earth on the 2sth. These are all or near
ly all dangerous elements to the mariner,
for they indicate a storm on the after
noon of Wednesday the 29th with high
tides on the North American coast
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-24
BRINGS ON A RIOT.
Yellow Fever the Cause of a
Disturbance at New
Orleans.
ATTEMPTED USE OF PUBLIC SCHOOL

FIRE department Ii Ca Id Into ssrv.
ios-tIsKus Seems 10 Hs osinine-
Liil'sn LsngtrS Coming to lie Married
-Tns National Union's League Klsc-
tion.
New Orleane, La, Sept. 24.-Efi-
cient work ty the fire department in
the face II the attacks of the mob
enabled the department early this
morning to save the main portion OF
Beauregard school building. which
was being converted into q yellow
fever hospital. The acticn Of the
mob is roundly denounced on all
sides. The school is situated in the
center Of large square. and there is
no sanger OF infection from it. A
company Of soldiers WAS ordered ou,
to protect the building, and it is not
improbable that the second attempt
will be made 10 destroy it tonight.
Only one new case is reported this
morning.
New Orleans. Sept. "a. Three
death from yellow fever had occurred
up to p. IL.
Edwards. Miss. sept. 24.-Twelve
new cases OF yello~ fever were re
ported las: night. The total this
mornirci is ll2
Mobile. Sept. 2i.-Rev. Father
Daniel Murray. the fifth victim Of
The yellow fever, died here this
morning.