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The herald., 1898-08-10
A NAME TO CoNJURE WITH

Plat wants Fred Grant for governor
A few Californians want the mantle of
Steve White to fall upon the shoulders
of Ulysses S. Grant.
The people of the United States never
tired of heaping honors upon the hero
of Appomattox in his lifetime. His
memory will ever be kept green. They
would like to recognize his sons, and
they will do 1t to the limit of prudence.
But they are not disposed to elevate
them, in state or nation, beyond their
intellectual equipment. The New York
boss, If pressed, could not give a single
reason why Fred Grant should be made
governor of the Empire state. He only
recognizes in the name something to
conjure with. He only hopes, by the
use of it, to overcome the growing pop
ularity of Roosevelt, whom he cannot
use, and thus defeat the apparent de-
sire of the people for an executive whose
political record is perhaps without a
blemish.
In like manner is there a deep design
behind the movement in this state to
speculate upon the name of Grant.
There is no pretense that the amiable
and debonair San Diegan reaches the
stature Of a statesman, that he is
equipped for so important trust. that
ever so much experience would fit him
for the duties of a United States SEN
ator.
II was with Grant. the stranger said,"
and the farmer desired to hear no more.
All that he possessed was at the COM
mand of the man who was with Grant
But. without yielding ever SO little of
respect or devotion to the memory Of
The herald., 1898-08-10
MERRY WAR PROMISED

Republican indignation over the tenn
norarv victory of the push In securing
control OF the forthcoming county con-
vention is at fever heat, since the In
strumentalities employed were the most
disreputable known to American poll
tics. resulting in the practical disfran-
chfsement of fully so per cent or the
honest members of the party residing in
the interior. Scattered over large
area and in a way isolated, the outraged
voters in the gerrymandered precincts
are only now coming to realize the ex-
tent and meaning of the scheme by which
they have been denied any voice in the
councils of the party, any choice in the
selection of delegates to the state con-
vention, any participation in the nomi-
nation of either state or county tickets,
or the formulation of party politics.
They are just coming to realize that
a condition and not theory confronts
them. They must by their silence give
assent to their own Acknowledgement,
and accept without murmur the ticket
and the platform dictated by the push
or they must vindicate their manhood by
a forceful protest. And the latter man
" course has within the past few days
been agreed upon. They will first seek
redress in the courts. by means Of an in
junction against the certification of a
delegation fraudulently selected. and
they will then send a contesting delega-
ton to the state convention, fortified with
a recital of facts calculated to bring
a blush of shame to the cheeks of all
self-respecting members of that body
who are not indebted to similar methods
for their own preferment.
This is not necessarily The Herald s
fight 1t Is fight for decency in poll
tics that should have been cheerfully
taken up by the Republican organs of
this county, but, unfortunately for the
purity of Republican politics, few OF
them had the moral courage to antagon-
ize the vicious element in the organiza-
ton that has characterized this journal
opposition to boss rule in it's own. But
the outraged members of the Republican
party have the remedy in their own
hands, and in the crusade which they
propose waging against the shameless
tricksters they will have the sympathy
and moral support Of all good citizens
without reference to partisan leanings.
The herald., 1898-08-10
WHY, Oh WhyP

Why is a good and sensible girl nearly
always homely?
Why doesn't everybody get married Il
misery loves company?
Why isn't an insurance policy used some-
times to kndle a fire?
Why is an unmarried woman but thirty
on her fortieth bir, hday?
Why is 1t so difficult for some people to
say what they mean?
Why isn't alimony the capital prize IN
the matrimonial lottery:
Why is it so much easier to get into mat
rimony than it IS to get out of 1t?
Why isn't a wife the better half when
she's always getting the best of the other
half?
Why does man usually have to shuttle
off this mortal coil before he cuts much OF
a figure in Observation-Disclosures Herald.
The herald., 1898-08-10
Fol-. THE CAMPAIGN

The. LQg. Augeles Daily and Sunday
He.hi6 Nd11 b. mailed to any address in
South ern Cahfornia or Arizona for three
month q. from August 10th to Novem ber
10Th, for - 90, cash In advance. Are
you Democrat? Now 10 your oppor-
tunity. :,
The Los Angeles Herald 10 the only
Democratic daily in Southern California
publishing full Associated Press re-
ports. II you are already subscriber
induce your political brethren to sub
scribe 10 the best d em Ocratic exponent
in Southern. Ga lifornis.
Send m your subs cription of $500 for
the campaign 1T once. Make all checks,
drafts and money orders pay able to Tho
Herald Publishing Company, Los An
gelos.
The herald., 1898-08-10

To the Editor of the Los Angeles Herald
The announcement that l.. 2. Letter has
sold to Marshall Field a small piece Of
land in Chicago for the sum of 50, 1853, OOt
means something more than mere bust
ness transaction between two wealthy cit
liens Of that inflated metropolis. 1t fur
nishes a very striking object lesson In po-
litical economy.
The piece of earth which commanded
the enormous price mentioned has an area
of about quarter of an acre and Is located
at the southeast corner of State and
Madison streets. The present improve
ments on the ground cut no figure in the
sale. the building being worth only about
The herald., 1898-08-10
COOPERATIVE SHIP BUILDING

The achievements of the Oregon have
fixed for all time the status of ship build
ing on the Pacific coast. 1t is now every
where acknowledged that she is the most
effective vessel in the American navy
Naval authorities concede that her con-
struction is faultless. Her performance,
since she was withdrawn from this sta
ton, will illuminate one Of the brightest
pages in naval history. Her builder is
at this moment being wined and dined
by foreign ambassadors, ministers of ma
rine and high naval authorities In the old
world, and the name of Scott will occupy
an important place on the imperishable
scroll Of naval constructors.
In his report upon the destruction of
Cervera's fleet, Commodore Schley de-
clared that there is glory enough in the
achievement for all of U.S." And so, In
the triumphs of the Oregon, there is
honor enough to satisfy Mr.. Scott and all
of the men in his works who had hand
and heart in the construction OF the
vessel-and all who had the one also had
the other, for the vessel was built upon
the cooperative plan, although the sig
nificant circumstance has received no
mention, so far as we have observed,
since the Oregon returned from its trial
trip in the Santa Barbara roadstead.
At the outset the men of the Scott yards
were taken into partnership with the
owners, and notified that the premium
offered by the government for regis
tered speed, in excess Of the stipulations
of the contract, would be pro rated with
them. Something like S175,00O was
earned and subsequently distributed
among the men.
The stimulus which this wise and gen.
erous offer had upon the workmen could
only be fully appreciated by those who
saw them at their task when the vessel
was on the ways, or had opportunity to
watch the eager movements of those of
their number who were detailed to bring
the vessel down the coast on its trial
trip. The SCOTS themselves were not
more anxious to score record than was
the humbest of these. That they would
have been indifferent contributors to the
success of the undertaking under other
conditions does not follow, but we be-
lieve we are entirely safe in the conciu-
sion that the cooperative interest which
each man had in the production of a
faultless vessel had much to do with the
perfection of every detail-with the turn
ing of every screw, with the driving OF
every nail, with the Tightening of every
bolt. All of these made for that degree
of excellence which has been put to the
crucial test and found invincible. Well
may the honors be shared with the men
under the Scots who made possible the
achievements of the men under Captain
Clark. The people are warranted In
going Commodore Schley one better
in recognizing the crew of the iron works
no less than the crew of the Oregon, as
the real victors of the great sea fight or
the southern coast Of Cuba. Co-opera-
tive ship building has surely scored g
| triumph.
The herald., 1898-08-10
SIDEWALK TALKS


The railway business continues to be
satisfactory, though the overland traffic
has fallen off slight
w. T. HYDE. ly since the winter.
This has been COM
pensated for, however, by the stimulation
of local travel to and from the beaches and
to San Diego. This is the best year we
have had since have been here, and
imagine almost all the other lines have the
same report to make
IT see you had an interview In The
Herald with Guy Barham, and you put
him down as DEM
rr.rL Flint. ocrat. He is a Re
publican. Says he is
a Democrat? That's all right He is a
Republican, all the same. 1t don't matter,
though, for he is all right in any party.
How he has developed! Just few years
ago he was only a smart boy. and now he
is a wit and a man Of the world. 1t shows
what perseverance will do for fellow If
he has the brains to back himself with.
But l tell you he Is a Republican" (To
prevent any misconception on the part of
the public 1t may be stated that there Is
not the slightest foundation for Mr.. Flints
statement. The wish is probably father to
the thought.-Ed. Herald.)
IT have nothing to say about the scrap.
I think that there will be compromise
that will avoid any
rom McCanrerv: further disruption Of
the party. They have
been after my scalp for good many years,
- -
say another word now, but If things don't
come out all right, see me after the con-
vention and may give you some hot stuff
talk"
"Why, yes, we did have considerable
fun at our primaries. I guess H. Patton
knew there had been
Tom wiikerson: a horse race when
the day was over.
He had three-seated carriage out, and
he polled seven votes. believe. The fun
Of the whole thing was that Mitchell was
attending so well to other matters than hts
own fight that he came mighty near being
shut out in his precinct. Altogether, we
had as much fun as at presidential cleo
ton, and as we won we have no kick COM
ing"
Q o o
Tell you something about shooting?
Well, I have had extraordinary success
lately at the rifle
Allan K.,lx. range. In the past
month I SUCCEEDED
in making seven possibles complete, two at
200 yards, one at 300 yards, two at 500 and
two at 600. use thirty4orty single shot
Winchester, taking the same cartridge
used in the Krag-Jorgensen rifle. We
have all become good shots,
those who have practiced faithfully hav-
ing become particularly skillful."
d
The herald., 1898-08-10
Time to Hurry Up

'"rhat baby Of ours" he said decisively.
sis to be christened tomorrow If I have to
go to law to have 1t done. You see, his
mother is something of hero worshiper,
and, while it was all right at the start. now
that it has reached a point where he is 20
be known as Observation-Disclosures
Sampson-Roosevelt Smith, I
think 1t is time to put an end to it."-Chi-
cago Post.
The herald., 1898-08-10
BETTER Come Down

'Ts that you Colonel Crockett" asked
the coon.
Eyes"
"Well, don't fire. I'll come down.
This little anecdote might be probably
pondered by the Porto Rico authorities
Boston Herald.
The herald., 1898-08-10
The Reward of Success

Germany now takes a much more favor
able view Of the Americans than she did
a few weeks ago. The attitude of the press
is changed completely.-Cable Dispatch.
Win and the folks are with you;
Lose. and they call you snide,
For it's been mems way
Since Adams day
To nock with the winning side. -.
Cleveland Leader.
The herald., 1898-08-10

The first ship-load of Spanish soldiers
will leave Santiago this morning. These
are the fellows who promised to return
to Spain victorious, or not at all. Posi-
victory.
The herald., 1898-08-10

the dead hero. the people Of California.
no less than the people Of New York.
want to know q trifle more about the
man who was with him, or who is of
he claims
The herald., 1898-08-10
THE PUBLIC PULSE

1.-THE Herald under this heading prints
communications, but does not assume re-
sponsibillty for the sentiments expressed.
Correspondents are requested to cultivate
brevity so far as is consistent with the
proper expression of their views.l
The herald., 1898-08-10

Suspicion is gaining ground that Miles
has neglected to make arrangements for
the speedy dispatch to him of news Of
the conclusion of peace-in other words,
that he has changed his postoffice address
to San Juan.
The herald., 1898-08-10
Running the Paper

The Spanish editor looked blue,
THE mob is loose" said he,
And you. oh, censor, bid me do
What they will rage to see.
my own rights nothing can restore,
But you have had your try,
I guess I'd better turn things DER
To old Vox Populi.'
washington Star.
The herald., 1898-08-10

The silver cause was yesterday formal
ly declared dead by Mark Hanna. H
H. Kohlsaat concurs. In view of these
utterances, is 1t worth while to continue
the discussion?
The herald., 1898-08-10

The Los Angeles Mining Review has
every reason to be proud Of its young
but exceedingly prosperous life. That
journal, unlike many of its weekly and
inexcusable contemporaries, has defin-
lite field to I'LL. The mining interests Of
Southern California have become very
important factor in its development and
a reliable, well-edited journal. such as
the Review. is bound to prove valuable
aid to this industry. A handsome spe-
cial edition has just been published with
the primary object of doing good mis-
sionary work at the Trans Mississippi
exposition.
The herald., 1898-08-10

Secretary Alger regards the Manila
fight as the beginning Of the general at
tack on the Philippine capital. Or we
should.
The herald., 1898-08-10

The Cosmopolitan published history
of the war before it began. But 1t was
not complete. 1t didn't contain the
round robin"
The herald., 1898-08-10
Heading Him Off

Rivers Canning himself)-Th,s weather
is 100 hot to talk about.
Rrooks-Thanks. I was afraid you were
going to talk about it.-Chicago Inter.
Ocean
The herald., 1898-08-10

The civil service rules will not be ap-
piled to Porto Rico. Perhaps the great
surplus of pie-eaters can be worked off
on that unhappy land.
The herald., 1898-08-10
Those New Bucking Horses

George wrote to me that he was well
barring extreme soreness"
II hope 1t isn't bronchitis"
mo; he said 1t was broncotis."-Cleye.
land Plain Dealer.
The herald., 1898-08-10

Will the United States send an ambas-
sador to Madrid when peace is perfected
Will she be entitled to such considera-
ton? Will not a consul general or a
commercial agent answer all of the re-
quirements of diplomatic courtesy?
The herald., 1898-08-10
The Mightier Weapon

"When General Blanco is defeated will
he have to yield up his sword?'
mo; well let him keep that; but he will
have to hand over his pen. Chicago Rec
ord.
The herald., 1898-08-10

Secretary Alger is said to be very anx-
ious to get out of the cabinet. But his
personal anxiety cannot be nearly SC
intense as the popular anxiety.
The herald., 1898-08-10
She Gould Break EN-

Mrs. Hiram-Dear, l wish you'd bring
home dozen Harveyized steel plates.
Mr.. Hiram-What do you mean?
Mrs Hiram--rm just curious to see what
Bridget would do with <hem.-Phtladelphia
Record,
The herald., 1898-08-10

The Chinese emperor should beware of
Greeks bearing gifts. Also, Germans
and Britons. Both England and Ger
many seem to have simultaneously
claimed the privilege of resisting any
aggressive movement against China by
other powers.
The herald., 1898-08-10

1.-THE Fall Of Manila" Is being PLAYED
at Manhattan Beach. Aguinaldo is
made to assume a minor role.
The herald., 1898-08-10

The admission made in the house Of
commons yesterday, that Great Britain
had offered to aid China in resisting
Russian aggression, would be more or
less ominous. but for the explanation
that accompanies the statement, that no
threat of aggression has been made.
The herald., 1898-08-10

Thirteen hundred naval prisoners are
to be given parole freedom just as soon
as Spain shall provide for their trans
portation home. They will be returned
in as good order and condition as when
received, save ordinary wear and tear.
and doubtless with revised opinions Of
the Yankee pigs, at whose trough they
have been feeding.
The herald., 1898-08-10

The undertaken of St. Johns, who
speaks from personal observation, de-
clares that many Of the victims Of the
Burgogne disaster might have been
saved had the French line company
promptly dispatched relief vessel to
the scene of the disaster. He testifies
that some of the bodies indicated the
presence Of life four days after that aw-
full night on the fog-begirt banks of
Newfoundland. This constitutes an
additional count against the Compagnie
Generate Transatlantique for criminal
culpability.
The herald., 1898-08-10

Inasmuch as the British ship Cromarty-
shire rammed the French liner Bourgogne
and sent her to the bottom OF the sea.
1t may surprise some people to learn that
the owners of the latter have been sued
for damages by the owners of the former.
But the French can't complain, for they
have a law in Paris providing for the
arrest and punishment Of persons who
get run over In the streets. The cabby
who does the turnover act goes free.
The herald., 1898-08-10

Mark Hanna has addressed letter
to United States Marshal Glen Miller Of
Salt Lake. protesting against the adop-
tion of free silver plank by the Repub-
licans of Utah, course that is deemed
absolutely essential to party success in
that state this year. Hanna protests as
committee. But what right has that
official to interfere with the policy of
the party in the states? And what has
the United States district attorney got
to do with it? Does Hanna expect him to
sue out an injunction, or have all the
Republicans indicted for treason?
The herald., 1898-08-10

IT see you had an interview In Thu
Herald with Guy Barham, and you pu
The herald., 1898-08-10

The railway business continues to bt
satisfactory, though the overland traffic
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INTENSE EXCITEMENT
VAST THRONGS WATCH THE
HERALD BULLETINS
BL0cKADING STREET TRAFFIC
A Wild Scramble for Herald Extras
Containing the Latest War News.
No Lack Of Patriotism

All day yesterday, from early In the
morning until far into the evening, null
titude thronged the vicinity of The Herald
office, one surging, compact mass Of ex-
pectant humanity, men, women and chill
dren, rich, poor, old and young, of all stages
and conditions in life, eagerly scanning the
bulletins which were from time to time dis
played in the windows of the office on
Broadway. Here was the one powerful
magnet of attraction in Los Angeles. Here
1t was that the first authentic news from
washington on the all-absorbing question
of war was sought for and found.
The Herald was the only newspaper in
the city to post regular bulletins giving the
principal developments of affairs as they
occurred in Washington. Besides being dis
played at the main office, the bulletins were
posted as fast as received at branch offices
In the southeast and southwest sections
and also in East Los Angeles, giving the
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-03-30
Fought Over Firewater

PENDLETON, Or, March 29.-An In
dian by the name of Nobody was found
dead on the Umatilla reservation, two
miles above Cayuse station. 1t is learn
ed that Nobody had controversy with
another Indian named Jim Hanani Sat
urday night over a bottle of whisky.
Both dismounted from their horses and
grappled in deadly conflict. but without
weapons, tearing out punches of hair.
Indications are that Hanani got astride
of Nobody and pulled his head backward
by the hair until his neck was broken.
He was also bruised and cut about the
head. A partial confession of Hanani
led to his arrest.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-03-30
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF

Drink Glen Rock water. Tel. Main 20.
DR.. Minnie Wells, 127 East Third street.
Call Tel. Main 2i3 for ambulance. Kregelo
& Bresee. Sixth and Broadway.
Gentlemen, wear Burns 50 and 81 black
and tan shoes. 240 South Spring.
C. D. Howry. undertaken, Fifth and
Broadway. Lowest prices in the city.
Gentlemen who have good taste in dress
see Philip & Munton. 33s South Spring.
Robert Sharp & Co.. funeral directors. 751
and 1853 South Spring street. Tel. Main 1929.
Mothers, shoe your boys at Burns, 240
South Spring street; $3.50, 81: honest values.
Watches cleaned, rs cents; mainsprings,
30 cents; crystals, 10 cents. Patton, 214
South Broadway.
fifth street and Griffith avenue. The child
was provided with necessary wearing ap-
parel for few days.
Painting, tintng, paper hanging, win
dow shades at reasonable prices. Walter,
627 South Spring street.
3-months-old baby girl was found yes
terday morning on the doorstep of the
Children's Home society, corner of Twenty
Adams Bros, dentists. 1854 South Spring
street. Plates from "a. Painless extract
ing, 80 cents. Filling speciality. Hours.
to s; Sunday, 10 to IL.
Capt. and Mrs Durham of the Salvation
army will hold special anniversary meet
ings at their hall, 327 South Spring street,
on Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
DR.. Rebecca Lee Dorsey, Stimson block,
first floor, rooms 1873. 134. 1885, Special atten-
ton given to obstetrical cases, and all dis
eases of women and children. Electricity
scientifically used. Consultation hours, !
to 5. Telephone 1927.
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PERSONALS

Herman Heyneman and family Of San
Francisco are in the city.
VIM. H. OHM arrived in the city yester-
day from Stevens Point, Wis.
w. H. Ehrart, young capitalist Of New
York, arrived here yesterday.
Mrs. A. r. Dunbar and Mrs. ]. L. Davis
of Oakland were in the city yesterday.
julius Galbet Of Stanford university is
here to attend the Teachers institute.
Warren Kimball, a retired capitalist of
Haverhill, Mass, was in the city yesterday.
Prof. Bernard Moses of Berkeley uni
versity is attending the Teachers institute.
c. A. Duniway Of Stanford university ar
rived in the city yesterday to attend the
Teachers institute.
w. H. Kniskem, general passenger agent
of the Chicago and Northwestern, was in
the city yesterday on business.
Rev. s. A. Thomson, DID,, superintend-
ent of the Methodist missions in Arizona,
is in the city for short stay.
Prof. Geo. w. Monroe, teacher of chem
istry at the Monrovia high school, was mar
ried yesterday evening at the Congrega-
tional church, Monrovia, to Miss Leila E.
Bent.