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The herald., 1897-12-01

known in California. The Monarch OF
the West" for instance, does not grow
here. Almonds grow in California, but
nowhere do very well. This unfortunate
semi-failure also characterdzes our ef-
forts in olives and walnuts. In no case
do these nuts and olives do very well.
Chestnuts, f1lberts and hazelnuts we
grow, but figs-well, figs, according to
this report, are not grown in California
at all. Pineapples. however, are re-
ported as quite important.
When it comes to citrus fruits we
stand on the ragged edge Of tolerance.
Bitter oranges. citrons, kumquats and
grape fruits are not known-here at all.
OF the nine varieties Of Manda-
rim and Tangerine oranges, one
is on trial in California and
one variety, the "Satsuma," is pro-
ducing, but not very well. OF lemons.
only three varieties are known here. In
sweet oranges. sixty-seven varieties are
named OF these nineteen do very well
ir, Florida and only one kind, the Bahia
navel" does very well in California.
The Valencia Late is not even on trial
and not known in California.
Official Bulletin No. 6 is indeed mar
velous map of inaccuracy. What can
we say of report which says that
guavas are success in Florida, Louisi-
ana and Arkansas, whereas in California
but one variety has succeeded, and that
not very well. This one success is the
Chinese guava, variety not found in
our markets, though the strawberry
guava is on every fruit stand. Japanese
persimmons are unknown and pome-
granates are not planted in California.
On the other hand, we are credited with
such rare fruits as the granadilla. the
alligator pear, the candlenut. the jujube,
etc.
The Hon. ]. Sterling Morton was
pretty plain-spoken man. He said that
the money appropriated for the depart
ment of agriculture was partly waste
and partly steal, and of but little bene-
fit to any one in any way. The report
under the present secretary OF agricul-
ture would seem to justify his views of
wasted funds, as the seed distribution
justified his views on
steals.
The herald., 1897-12-01
LIGHT DAWNING

The recent resolution Of the st. Louis
trades assembly protesting against fur
ther attempts to limit or control immi-
grafton. coupled with a declaration of
belief that the unrestricted importation
of foreign labor is not responsible for the
present depression, comes in the nature
of a surprise at this particular juncture,
since the laws we already have on the
subject were inspired primarily by the
various organizations of labor in this
country.
1t is to be regretted that this partlc-
ular body of toilers did not go little
farther and record it's present convic-
tions as TO what are the real underlying
causes Of business depression, industrial
stagnation and unrequited toll. The
resolution must have been provoked by
a discussion of prevailing conditions,
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FOR OUR FRUI
GROWERS
NEWS

The United States department of agri-
OF the division Of pomology. This ex-
traordinary production purports to be an
accurate account of the fruit trees of the
United States. 1t sets forth where these
fairly and where they do well. For this
purpose the distinguished official po-
moogists divide the United States into
sixteen districts IN which the conditions
affecting fruits are set up to be the
same. The Pacific coast, it seems, has
only two districts which are different in
their effects on fruit growing. One of
these takes in Oregon and the northwest
and the other California and most Of
Arizona. Few of our fruit growers were
aware that uniform fruit producing con-
ditions prevailed throughout California
to say nothing of adding Arizona to
our climatic belt When we examine the
details of this report, surprise is a mild
uted under a government frank and
printed at government cost
In apples 2S3 varieties are reported as
growing in the United States. Of these,
sixty varieties have been planted in
California. One of these is on trial and
only four kinds Of apples have done very
we'll anywhere in this state. In aprcots
California is barely fourth in varieties
that do well. The fruit dealers will he as
tonished to learn this.
In grapes, eighty-eight varieties are
named. or these only nine are known in
California, of which five do very WELL
Such information should take the swell
out of our grape growers heads. In
peaches eightyeight varieties are grown
in the United States. OF these twenty
one are known in California and only
eight do very well. The Salway, accord
ing to this Veracious report, is not grown
here at all. Peach growers have simply
been mistaken in supposing that they
produced SalWays. In plums and prunes
100 varieties grow in the country. OF
these, fifteen varieties are known in Cal
ifornia and only four do very well. The
Portugal ounce, it seems, is the only
variety OF that fruit known here. Rasp-
berries do not grow in California at all.
Californians have hitherto thought that
they grew raspberries. In strawberries
thirty-fivc varieties are growing in the
country, but only one, the WILSON," is
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STATE DIVISION

Eastern schemers, with the Interior
purpose of retaining indefinite control Of
the senate. have put up fine job for the
division Of New York into two common
wealths. This expedient may prove
effective for the time being. but it is not
without it's dangers. State division. thus
inaugurated, is not unlikely to become
contagious. in which event the bounding
west and the expanding south will have
a decided advantage over the diminutive
Atlantic seaboard commonwealth. Tex
as is easily divisible by four, and Cali
fornia and Colorado by two. to say moth
ing of the future possibilities Of Arizona
and Nevada. Moreover, the center Of
population is steadily moving in this di-
rection, and the state division craze will
be regarded with more or less complai-
sance by the people of the occident.
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A Kick From the Hammam

To the Editor of the Los Angeles
Herald: On the 18th of November l sent
a communication to the police commits
sioners complaining of the action Of the
police in forcing me to take down a
transparent sign in front Of my place
on Broadway, but as yet no arrests have
been made of individuals or representa-
tives Of corporations. OF course the
feelings of corporation are more sensi-
tive than mine. consequently they post
poned any arrests Of railroad or tele-
graph officials and gave them chance
to have the lighting ordinance changed
so they would be exempt.
If the board Of public works Ito whom
the matter was referred) grants their
requests, they will be overrun with petit
tions from all lines of business
having just as good a right to
sidewalk privileges as railroads. 1t is
very difficult now to see down Spring or
Second streets on account of their signs.
The newspapers can have bulletins
now, but 1 see the best home papers do
not avail themselves of the privilege.
The only way is to clear out all signs
from buildings and on posts. They do
not need them in larger cities, why here
The sidewalks were made for walks, not
signs.
I wish to say in this connection do
not have a grudge against any parties
referred to who are violators of the law,
but have been compelled to follow up the
police, as certain of them were deter
mined to make an example of me, even
though they've received hundreds of
complimentary tickets. But even Turk
ish baths did not "clean up de force"
II. Q. BROOKS, 210 S. Broadway.
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1897.
A SUGGESTION FOR THE So
Getty OF PIONEERS

Although the late Col. James ]. Ayers
came to Los Angeles little later than
the date set as limit by the local pio-
neer society, still he was pioneer of
pioneers in the state at large. and his
work for Los Angeles and for Southern
California will compare we'll with that
of the most progressive Of our citizens
Col. Ayers's pen was always that OF
"ready writer" where the interests Of
Los Angeles were concerned. His writ
ings did much to attract people and cap
ital to this section. His far-seeing wis
dom helped to make fortunes for others.
while his own sphere in life did not tend
in that direction.
The last years of the recently departed
pioneer were devoted to the writing Of
q memoir of what he saw, and large
part Of what he was, from the year 1859
to the time of his withdrawal from ac-
tive life
The writer of this article has read
the manuscript Of Col Ayers memoirs.
1t is charmingly written and full Of in
cidents of the most stirring kind. 1t is
q valuable contribution to the annals
OF California. There are many points
of the highest Importance brought out
in this little work which are not in print,
and never will be unless this book is
given to the world.
Here is an opportunity for the Pioneer
society of this city to do good initial
work. Let them take this manuscript
and bear the expense of publishing a
small and we'll bound edition, to be sold
by subscription on this coast. the pro-
ceeds to go to reimburse the society for
its outlay. The plates can be kept and
a larger edition, in less costly binding,
for general distribution, may be struck
off for the benefit of Col. Ayers family.
We would like to see this enterprise
taken up and carried out in vigorous
style such as would reflect credit on the
new society.
The herald., 1897-12-01
THE KLONDIKE PROBLEM

The first of December is here, and al
ready stories of destitution closely fol-
low on the dire predictions made during
the autumn months by those best ac-
quainted with the situation at Dawson
City. About two weeks ago the Seattle
chamber of commerce issued an appeal
for aid in behalf OF the thousands al
legged to be threatened with starvation
in the Klondikc region, and now the
Portland chamber of commerce urges
the president to interest himself in the
matter.
The accounts given are very contra
dictory. None on either side of the case
appear to be of an authoritative char
acter. 1t is one mans opinion against
another's. Both may be honestly ex-
pressed, but both cannot be right. 1t
would, Of course, be impossible to send
an expedition to Dawson City for the
purpose of ascertaining the true situa
ton. 1t would seem the part of wisdom
and common sense to institute an i'm
mediate official investigation with such
facilities as are at hand, and then act
accordingly. The government would,
of course, be the proper party to conduct
such an investigation.
The appeal of the Portland chamber
of commerce correctly says that the peo-
pie are abundantly able to furnish food
supplies. The question is how to get
them there in time to do any good, if
they are needed. The proposed aerial
tramway over the Chilcoot pass is ex-
pected to be ready next month. If it
works well, the problem of transporta-
ton will be solved to a large degree; but
its success, and even its construction,
are at the present time problematical.
The situation is certainly sufficiently
serious to demand the attention of the
government and the ascertainment of
the facts at the earliest possible moment.
The Canadian government authori-
ties, Major Walsh. the commissioner of
the Yukon territory; Judge Mcclure
and Registrar r. C. Wade. should have
reached Dawson City by the middle of
November. Major Walsh is a strong
and experienced man, and may be ex-
pected to cope with the grave crisis with
as much sagacity and success as pos
sible. The Canadian mounted police is
a splendid body of men, and has proved
itself equal to many emergencies. But
the great majority of the inhabitants Of
the Klondike districts are American
citizens. and it is the imperative duty Of
our own government to stretch out it's
arm for succor.
The herald., 1897-12-01
THE MENACE OF DELAY

The advocates of the single gold
ing from their dream of established
monometallism in this country With
in twelvemonth Of the decree &C.
corded in the election Of 90 they are COM
PEELED to contemplate a revolution in
three great commonwealths with
electoral votes sufficient TO have re-
versed that judgment. Claiming the
least possible significance in this
achievement for the cause of bimetal-
lism, it must yet remind the gold ad-
vocates of the extreme fickleness Of
the American voter and serve as a warn
ing against further encroachment upon
his vested right to n fair share in the
product of his labor.
Fully half the electors in this country
believe that bimetallism will restore the
equilibrium, check the steady fall in
values, replace confidence and promote
prosperity. This large element will
continue the agitation, with more or less
confidence in a final triumph But there
is danger in delay, and there are a few
minds IN this country expansive enough
and sufficiently receptive to comprehend
it's significance. Mr.. Wolcotts most
potent weapon, in his recent intellectual
struggle with British Money Bags, was
the menace of free silver coinage as the
alternative of q rejection of his propo-
sails. and the payment of American OBJ
legations in deprecated metallic
money. Chauncey NJ. Depew, however.
In contemplating the recent revolution
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Not All Scotch

To the Editor of the Los Angeles Her.
aid: A short time ago correspondent
wrote you ridiculing the idea that the
Gordon Highlanders are composed of
any other nationality than Scotsmen.
I don't wish to entor into any contro-
versy on the subject, still, as there are
Others" think the error and wrong i'm
preston should be corrected. or the
forty-thre men of the regiment Killed
and wounded at Dargai, twenty-five were
Scotch, fifteen English, two from Dub
lin and one was born in Lucknow. This
only speaks of the casualties, and there
Is no doubt that the remainder OF the
regiment contains about the same per
cent, so that all parts of the United
Kingdom are we'll represented. d. G..
Los Angeles, Nov. 29th.
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UNCLE PELEG ON KICKERS

Darn a kicker. No, stree.
Kickers hain't no good to me.
Sulkin round jest cause their row
Hain't the best there is to hoe;
Cryin' baby cause their berth
Hain't the softest one on earth.
Gosh. / want to tell 'em Quit;
Brace up there, an show your grit.
Can't change nothin' by abuse,
Stop your kickin. What's the use?"
My boy, Jesse, teased to go
F'ishin' t'other day. and SO
l says to him, Jess, my man,
Weed the onions, then you can."
'Twan't a heavy job to do
Ha'f an hour would seen him through.
But when / went out there-land!
Jesse hadn't raised hand!
Sot discouraged by the bed,
Countin' up the weeds ahead.
He's a boy; but here's fact:
I've seed growed-up fellers act
Jest like him, and simply set
Down in front of life and fret,
Maxim jest a whinin stew
OF themselves and others too.
Gee! If kickin' d smooth the track
I'd jest kick till was black;
But it won't, and so swear
Darn a kicker! Darn him! There!
Joe Lincoln in L. A. w. Bulletin.
The herald., 1897-12-01
TARIFF AUTONOMY FOR CUBA

If the power is granted Cuba to tax
imports from Spain on the same terms
as those from other countries, 1t Will be
a tremendous departure from any policy
that the Spanish government has ever
applied to any of it's dependencies.
Spain's colonies have throughout their
history been held not so much for
grandeur as for revenue.
Cuba has always contributed literally
to the revenues of the home government,
but she has not been less valuable as
a consumer of Spain's products, espe-
cially of breadstuffs and provisions.
Hitherto these have been supplied for
the most part from Spain, because they
were not subjected to the payment OF
duty. To place breadstuffs and provi-
sions on the same footing as the same
products of other countries would be
heavy blow to Andalusia and other ag-
ricultural provinces of Spain. Spanish
manufacturers, under an autonomous
tariff, would suffer, but not so severely.
Political autonomy may be tolerated by
the Spanish people, but tariff and COM
mercial autonomy will be obnoxious. If
not intolerable. The proposition has
already aroused hostile manifestations,
and it is reasonable to apprehend that
experience will inflame the feeling Of
opposition.
Tariff autonomy in Cuba would be
especially beneficial to our own Missis-
sippi valley farmers. BY reason Of
high duties imposed by Spain they
have hitherto been almost excluded
from Cuban markets. Duties on
breadstuffs and provisions have been
as high as Sc barrel on flour, 40
cents bushel on corn and cents per
pound on meats. Placed on the same
footing with Spanish producers the
American farmer would be able to
monopolize the Cuban markets, by rea-
son of the proximity of the island to
this country and the smaller cost of
transportation.
If Cuba cannot be freed from Spanish
rule, the American people will welcome
a reform that will assure autonomy in
the enactment of tariff and commercial
laws. Cuban independence would place
this country in better position. because
equality of commercial privileges would
be to the interest of the Cubans and
could be enforced under the principles of
international law. Hence there would be
no danger of discrimination against u.s.
Spain is liable to put an end to tariff
autonomy at any time under the pres
sure of public sentiment and the neces-
stiles of revenue. To make the change
would not violate the principle of COM
mercial equality, because, Cuba being
a part of the Spanish dominions, tariff
law enacted at Madrid would permit the
people of Spain and her dependencies
to trade with each other without pay
ment Of imports. The fact that Anda-
lusians and other agricultural people
of Spain could, unembarrassed by tariff
laws, sell to Cubans, has enabled them
to monopolize the Cuban trade and to
shut out our northwestern farmers.
The herald., 1897-12-01
LOS ANGELES DAILY HERALD
SWORN STATEMENT CIRCULATION

State Of California, County OF Los Ange-
less.
L. NJ. Holt. superintendent Of circulation
Of the Los Angeles Daily Herald. being
hrst duly sworn. deposes and says: That
for the Ave months from February !. 1897.
to June 30 1897 Oncluslve). the total circu-
lation OF the said Daily Herald was 1870 6So
copies, being nm average daily circula-
tiOn of S6O4.
That the weekday circulation during the
above time was 1.O7l.567. being daily
average of S3O6 copies.
That the Sunday circulation during the
above time was 2l9.059, being an average
Tor each Sunday of 1O.431.
L. NJ HOLT.
Superintendent of Circulation.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
lsth day Of July, 1897.
FRANK ]. COOPER.
Notary Public in and for the County OF
Los Angeles State Of California
The herald., 1897-12-01

not fiattering to the Advance Agent. nor
commendatory Of the administration q
plan for improving the condition Of the
common people by increasing the bur-
den Of their taxation. 1t is not unlikely
that the intelligent working men Of st.
Louis begin to realize the truth, that
real prosperity is not possible under
fiscal policy that constantly enhances
the value Of the disappearing dollar and
depresses all other forms Of property.
The herald., 1897-12-01
Equal to the Emergency

IT want" said the recently married
man in the novelty store. "a lady's belt" !"
Eyes. sir" said the polite shop en-
press. What size?"
A blush mantled the customers brow
and he swallowed twice in rapid success
sion. Then he said:
IT don't know exactly. Let me have a
yardstick, please"
And as he placed it along the inside Of
his arm, from shoulder to wrist, the
shop empress remarked beneath her
breath to her chum: ''He amt the fool
he looks, is he, Jenny?"--Cincinnati
Commercial Tribune.
The herald., 1897-12-01

1t is hoped that the harbor specifica-
tions will not strike blizzard, wash
out, a wreck or change of heart on the
part Of the secretary Of war before they
reach California.
The herald., 1897-12-01
Why the Tribesmen Ran

The tribesmen broke and ran before
the Gordon highlanders at Dargai ridge.
The effect Of complete highland cos
tune is rather startling, even to or
dinary folks.-Philadelph Press.
The herald., 1897-12-01
THE PUBLIC PULSE

(Tho Herald under this heading prina
communications, but does not assume re-
sponsibiltty for the sentiments expressed.
Correspondents are requested to cultivate
brevity - far ~ II Consistent with the
proper exprossLon Of their vieWs.l
The herald., 1897-12-01

Sibley of Pennsylvania, in recent let
ter, says he would esteem it a high hon.
or to be nominated for vice-president on
ticket with Mr.. Bryan. a much worse
man than Mr.. Sibley might easily be
found. But, June, 1900, is a long way off
vet
The herald., 1897-12-01

Newspaper nagging was a factor in
forcing Axtell to the confessional. The
newspapers contribute much toward the
exposure of official wrong-doing and the
making Of crime odious.
The herald., 1897-12-01

The developments in the school board
ton may not be without their
lesson of usefulness to pupils as we'll as
parents, If adequate punishment shall
quickly follow conclusive proofs Of
guilt. 1t will be unfortunate, indeed, if
the impression obtains lodgment in the
minds of the coming generation that
public trusts can be violated with i'm
punftv
The herald., 1897-12-01

The increased tariff duty doesn't seen,
able to keep Japanese oranges out of
the market But the insect test is stop
ping some shipments at the border.
The herald., 1897-12-01

The proposed Cuban parliament prom
ises to be strictly Havana filler. Blan-
co doesn't seem inclined to go out into
the interior in search Of delegates.
The herald., 1897-12-01

The president can in no way more GER
tainly limit his public career than by
approving of the overtures which Spain
makes to the struggling patriots.
The herald., 1897-12-01

The enormous vintage in California
shows what this state can do If nature
and the growers are given an opportun-
ity to work together in harmony.
The herald., 1897-12-01

Almost any kind of an old currency bill
is sure of passage in the lower house,
and no questions asked. But the sem
ate-there's the rub.
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Getting Rid Of a Nonessential

The Republican party is now in search
Of a competent surgeon to remove Sen
ator Chandler from its vermiform ap-
pendix.-Omaha World Herald.
The herald., 1897-12-01
Greatly Needed

The Better City Government League of
Los Angeles is evidently much needed
organization, now that members of the
city board Of education are believed to be
blackmailers.-San Diego Tribune.
The herald., 1897-12-01
london Needs a Denis swenie

London felt yesterday the need of
first class American fire department.
When conflagration gets beyond cer-
tain point in London its fire brigades are
not up to date.-St. Louis Globe-Demo-
crat.
The herald., 1897-12-01

Can it be positively stated that Dur
rant is not Dunham? Should the former
be executed before this point is settled?
The herald., 1897-12-01

Sanger Pullman is probably justified
in his boycott of the palace car monop-
oily
The herald., 1897-12-01

The Woman's club of Denver has
voted to build clubhouse. That is as
far as they have got.
The herald., 1897-12-01

AS between Thorn and Mrs Mack, JUS
tice will not be outraged if both arc
hanged until they are very dead.
The herald., 1897-12-01

Carnegie has at last learned how to
make armor plate free from blow holes.
He has been a long time about it,
The herald., 1897-12-02
SAN FRANCISCO MARKETS
Call Board Prices of Cereals and Ship
ments Received

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 1.-wheat-
Weak; December, 1.44A; May 1.391s.
No barley.
Corn-I.arge yellow, S71aQ921s.
Bran-s17. .5OG1S.00.
Flour-Family extras. 455@4s5; bakers
extras 4.S0G4.40
Wheat-Shipping wheat, las for No. L,
and 1.46A for choice; milling wheat, 1.471s
@1.4S%.
Barley-Bright feed, S5@9Oc; brewing,
1.021aQ1.10 per cental
Oats-Poor to fair, 1.021a01.071s; good to
choice. 1.1O@1.15; fancy feed. 1.171kd1. .221s
gray, 1.121a@1171a; milling. 1.1O91. .121s; Sur
PRISE 1.20@1.25; black for seed, 1850. so:
red, 1.S0@1.S5.
Receipts-Flour, quarter sacks, $3.50; do,
Oregon, 0,301; wheat, centals. 1896; do Or
egorl, 900; do. Washington. $3.50; barley, cen.
tails, 40; do. Oregon, $50; do. WASHINGTON,
$685.; beans, sacks 2O5O; corn, centals, s; DO.
tatoes. sacks, 1866; do. Oregon, 56S; on
ions, sacks, $40; do Oregon, 269; bran, Or
egon, sacks, 1853; middlings, sacks, 200; do.
Oregon, 1853; hay tons, 276: straw, tons, 40:
hops, bales, 154; shorts, Oregon, sacks, 117S:
wool, bales, 6; hides, number, 213; raisins.
boxes, $50; quicksilver, TASKS, "a; wine, gal
Ions. 70,sOo; brandy. gallons, 1850.