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The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-21
THE TIMES AND THE CHARTER

The members of the various commercial
as the reputable and sensible" citizens
whoSto part in the citizens non-parti-
san meeting on Tuesday night last, and
selected the names Of fifteen freeholders
to be placed upon the citizens non-parti-
san ticket must relish the remarks of our
esteemed contemporary, the Times,
which characterizes this meeting as ''th'
cranks' meeting of Tuesday night"
Those who are familiar with the his
tory of the movement for new charter
and know the standing of the men who
participated in this meeting, also know
that the Times has INDUCED in a little
nonsense.
AS we have said all of the parties and
all of the distinctive business and COM
merc.al organizations in the city were in
yited to take part and, in fact. did take
part, in the selection of the citizens non
partisan nominees. This meeting did not
represent any particular party, or any
particular organization or body, but
taken together, 1t represented the whole
people of the city, and as such it was
:ustly entitled to name the freeholdcrs
placed upon its ticket in preference to any
one political party or to any one organiza-
ton or body.
Now, it is fact that the Republican
party took part in this movement up to
tanned that it could not name a majority
of the fifteen freeholders, its representa-
tlves became cranky and refused to NAM
any, They became boilers of the citizens
movement, and as such have placed their
ticket, nodded to suit their whims and
'isn1s, in opposition to the citizens
tidlxet. .'sts'
Because the citizens ticket does not
suit the Republican party, and, therefore,
for ,erce.;1 does not find grace with the
Times. the latter abandons the citizens
movement and champions the cause of
disgruntlcd and disappointed Republican
politicians.
The philosophy which has guided the
Times in this matter is not new, but it
will puzzle our contemporary to give a.
satisfactory explanation to the public why
its zeal for non-partisan board of free
holders wilted at the very moment when
1t was discovered that the Republican
party would not be permitted to make of
It side show to it's circus.
The Times and the Republican poll
ticfans Of this city should not be per-
mitted to disguise their real opposition to
the citizens ticket by the tactics which
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-21

We have again been promised a vigor-
Gus war policy, and it creates in the
popular breast hope that something will
really be done. The Union armies in the
late civil war did not accomplish much
till the government became convinced
that conflict alone would put an end
TO the war. The same principle applies
in the present war, and the sooner work
is commenced on that theory the quicker
will Spain throw up the sponge. The
English press, which has been and con
tinues to be friendly to us, begins to COM
ment unfavorably on the remissness of
its management 1t places the RESPONSE
bility where it belongs, on the shoulders
of the incompetents in charge of the war
The president ought to see that war
cannot be prosecuted with any degree Of
success under war secretary like Alger
And there are not a few subordinate in
competcnts put in places by the president
himself through neglect of that care
which he should practice in an emergency
so grave.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-21

they are employing. II these few Repub-
hcan politicians are ashamed to come out
squarely and declare Their opposition to
TINS ticket oeca.Aee 1t is nom partisan,
they cannot nope to bring discredit upon
II ny falling the citizens movement bad
.-srnes The people of this city are well
aware of the real objects to be accom-
plished by the two tickets which have
been placed in the field to antagonize,
and, if possible, to defeat the citizens
ticket.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-21
Exempt From Regulations

An Italian physician. rushing on his wheel
to the bedside of patient was arrested by
a policeman for scorching, and notwfth-
standing the urgency of the case, was com
PEELED to go to court. When the doctor
finally was released. on arriving at the
home of the patient he found that she hac
died for lack of medical attendance while
he was in the hands of the law. The cir
cumstance led to the exclusion of physi-
clans from the regulations regarding
scorching.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-21
I'M GROWING OLD

My days pass pleasantly away;
My nights are blessed with sweetest slice
feel no symptoms of decay,
l have nc cause TO mourn or weep:
My foes are impotent and shy,
My friends are neither false nor cold;
And yet, of late, often sigh
I'm growing old! $3.50,
Ny growing talk of olden times,
My growing thirst for early news,
My growing apathy to rhymes,
My growing love of easy shoes,
My growing hate of crowds aud noise.
My growing fear Of taking cold,
All whisper in the plainest voice
I'm growing old!
I'm growing fonder of my staff,
I'm growing DINNER in the eyes,
I'm growing fainter in my laugh,
I'm growing deeper IN my signs,
I'm growing careless in my dress,
I'm growing frugal Of my gold,
I'm growing wise, Tm-yes-
I'm growing odd!
see 1t in my changing taste,
1 see 1t in my changing hair,
l see 1t in my growing waist,
see It in my growing heir;
A thousand signs procla I'M the truth,
AS plain as truth was ever told,
That even in my Wanted youth
I'm growing old!
All, me! Ny very laurels breathe
The tale in my reluctant ears,
And every boon the hours beuueath
But makes me debtor to the wears,
Fen flattery's honeyed words declare
The secret she would fam withhold.
And tells me in How young you are!"
I'm growing old!
Thanks for the years, whose rapid flight
MY somber muse too sadly sings;
Thanks for the g.eams of golden light
That tint the darkness of their wings.
The light that beams from out the sky.
Those heavenly mansions to unfold.
where all are blest. and none may sigh.
I'm growing old,
John G. SAKE.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-21
Scoring One on Ruskin

John Ruskin once criticised in his fearless
way the picture of a well-krown painter,
who was very much grieved at the effect.
Later, on hearing of the sorrow he had
caused. he wrote to the artist that he re-
GREETED he could not speak more favoraby
Of the picture. but hoped it would make no
difference in their friendship. The artist,
# IS said wrote in reply the following note
Dear Ruskin: The next time meet you
shall knock you down, but hope it will
make no difference in our friendship"
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-21
Salaries of European Rulers

Uneasy lies the head that wears a
crown" yet some Of the wearers of crowns
are fairly well paid for their uneaslness.
The income of the emperor of Russia for
one day is about $25 900; that of the sultan
of Turkey, SIS 900; emperor of Austria, $4,000
emperor of Germany, $4,000; king of Italy,
s650O queen of England, $500; and the
king of Belgium, $500. The president of the
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-21
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"a Observation-Disclosures

MODJESKA AT THE BURBANK.-Las
night Madame Modjeska began the second
week of her successful season at this house.
appearing in "Adrienne Lecouvreur," and
supported by the following company:
Maurice de Sake. Lester Lonergan; Prince
de Boullon, Hugo Toland; Marquis de
Chazenil William Hawley; Michonnet,
George Osbourne; Poisson, Geo. Osbourne,
jr.; QuinaH, John T. Nicholson; servant, P.
Henry; call boy, Clarence Love; Princess
de Bouillon, Olive Oliver; Duchesse d'Au-
mont, Essie Tittell; Marquise de Sancerre,
Virginia Bauman; Countess de Beauveau,
Ida Banning; Mile. Jourenot, Marie Howe;
Mile. Dangeville, Gertrude Tidball; Susane,
Bessie Gushing; Adrienne Lecouvreur, Mod
jeska.
The piece was excellently mounted and
splendidy costumed, the stage presenting
an appearance that was highly creditable
to the taste, as well as the lberality of the
management.
OF Madame Modjeskas Interpretation of
the character Of Adrienne SO much has al
ready been said that 1t is needless to add
more than that she revived last night the
splendid impression formerly made. and
carried the sympathies of a large audience
with her in her portrayal of the unhappy
actress.
AS Mchonnet, the old prompter, George
Osbourne again gave a fine characterize
ton. Miss oliver was also seen to much ad-
vantage in trying part. Mr.. Lonergan was
a handsome and capable Maurice de Sake,
and the other members of the company
looked well in their pretty clothes and did
what that had to do with discretion, and in
some cases with effect.
The only drawback to the enjoyment of
the performance was the interminable wait
between each act, delay for which no
special reason could be assigned except the
usual one of a first nights performance
This evening the piece will be repeated,
while tomorrow the promised repetition of
Mary Stuart" will take place, for which
there is already very large advance sale.
G. O o
ORPHEUM.-The usual crowded house
was present last night to enjoy the feast
of good things provided for its delecta.ion.
Some of last weeks turns were given again
and received with an amount of applause
that showed the management had acted
wisely in retaining them on the bill. This
was especially the case with the Manhat-
,a.. 80. ~ ~. =. "nose s,nsins anu iuhny
IuS,ss nc Nou'e ooulu hot set enough.
an. '"u oo. anu marry Aiiister' ana
a'.o .ie ii'i's p'e'uies' were Warmly re-
ceived.
There was disappointment on account
VI 'he A1aipoh' iaiiiiy Vi acrooats' when
WAS uhapie 10 appear because OF an ac-
eiuen' witch Incurred 10 one Oh me team
"Aiie rehearsihs Yesterday AFTERNOON. me
management maze the oest substitution
IN its power by bringing on the stage Miss
Nohle Lahiii' pretty girl with very
sweet mezzo-soprano voice OF sympathetic
quailty. one sang several ballads delight
iuily' ana was honofeo with enthusiastic
applause
VI the otner new numbers the Musical
1onns'ons' showed their dexterity and
agility IN the manipulation OF two large
xyiophones' which were as noisy and I'M
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-21
working for higher standard in all
things

1t Is said that France got the better of
1t In the treaty by which the difficulties
with Great Britain over the West African
coast were settled England made con-
cessions rather than go to war. Some day
some nation will go too far on this pre-
sumption. Then 1t will get all the fight
Ing 1t wants and something over.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-21
COLLECTING THE POLL TAX

The system of collecting the poll tax
in this state which requires the employer
to deduct the tax from the amount due
each voter in his employ, is open to Sc
we're criticism.
By the plan in vogue a list is made of
the employees. They are notified that I'M
less they present a receipt showing their
poll tax has been paid, the amount will
be taken from the money due them
statement that the tax has been paid
is not sufficient; the receipt must be
shown. The tax may not be delinquent;
the collectors books may show that it
has been paid; but that makes no differ
ence. The system in effect assumes that
every man is deadbeat or tax dodger.
Such system is exasperating in the
highest degree. 1t is an insult to every
honest, self-respecting man.
The state may have the legal right, but
it has not the moral right to assume that
its citizens are tax dodgers. If it is neces-
sary to collect the poll tax in this manner.
the process should begin with the books
of the tax collector. If these show that
the tax has not been paid. that it is de-
linquent, them and not before, is the
time to begin to force involuntary pay
ment. 1t is not sufficient answer to
say that many would evade the paymcn
of their tax under this plan. Those who
do pay should not be made to suffer in
dignity on the score Of those who do not
A great deal of annoyance is caused
both the employee and those who are re-
CURED to withhold the amount of the tax,
that cannot be justified on the ground of
convenience and accommodation. The
ing trouble and i'll feeling. Let the state
collect it's own taxes.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-21
No Fruits of Victory

The Socialist Labor party of Massachu-
sets has nominated George r. Peare for
governor and Michael r. Berry for lieu
tenant governor. So fruitful combina-
ton is quite a peach in it's way; but pears
and berries are perishable goods, and will
hardly keep in condition until next Novem-
ber.-Boston Transcript.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-21
ventillation ;n the Sick Room

A trained nurse says that in spite Of all
teaching, the hardest thing she has to fight
against in her work in private houses Is the
non-ventilation of the sick room. To shut
up an invalid as nearly alright as possibls
seems to be the shibboleth of the majority
of persons; yet sick people, more than
others, need the strengthening qualities Of
fresh air. Draughts, of course, are to be
avoided, but a lot of fresh air is obligatory
in every case
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-21
The state christian Endeavor conye

The state Christian Endeavor conven-
day. Preparations are being made to give
the delegates warm reception. and they
will have no cause to regret having rem
dezvoused in the southern metropolis.
The Christian Endeavorers are a fine
body Of young men and women who are
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-21

The comments of the San Francisco
Call upon the final downfall Of it's especial
protege, Webb, are still represented by
a silence which speaks louder than
words. 1t is getting even by pitching into
Colonel w. ], BRYAN.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-21
THE PUBLIC PULSE

(The Herald under this heading prints
communications, but does not assume re-
sponsibility for the sentiments expressed.
Correspondents are requested to cultivate
brevity, so far as is consistent with the
proper expression of their views.)
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-21
Ancient Playing Cards

The ancient Tarot packs were the earliest
playing cards known to our forefathers
They consisted of seventy-two, seventy
seven or seventy-eight cards. These cards
are still used in remote parts of Italy,
France and Switzerland, and are made In
Florence. the designs being handed down
from generation to generation.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-21

The German newspapers that are SO
retaining the Philippines may be speak
ing two words for Germany and one for
this country.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-21
Work for wannamaker at Home

If John Wanamaker remains at home to
fight Quay instead of leading a regiment
into the war, he will be given credit for
as much patriotism as any military leader
can display in battle. He will be combating
one of the publics worst enemies.-Man-
chester IN. HI Union.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-21

, The London Times remarked yesterday
that "the United States war
office is almost as badly constituted as
our own" 1t will be seen that General
Alger is getting a reputation abroad.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-21
grading Privileges in Congo

The right to engage in trade in the Congo
Free State is open without restriction or
distinction to persons of all nationalities,
but traffic in improved firearms is prohib-
tied, as Is also the sale OF liquors except
In certain districts west Of the Inkissi on
the lower Congo.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-21
The Scaperoat

Nov, Margaret. If our hasty marriage
before I go to war doesn't turn out we'll,
will you blame me 2"
mo. dear; I'll blame Spain."-Chicago
, Record.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-21
Contradicted

What folly 1t Is in the poets
To say that love is blind;
He sees ten times more in his darling
Than anyone else can find.
-Up-to-Date.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-21

No solicitous member of the house has
yet sent in resolution of inquiry after
Speaker Reeds Hawaiian health. It
wouldn't be safe. Hawaii, Mr.. Speaker,
anyhow?
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-21

Will the Lick observatory folks kindly
keep telescope eye on the new phantom
Spanish fleet? They seem to be seeing ali
sorts of things up there
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-21

Up to the present time the international
association of Don't Worry clubs has been
unable to establish any branches at Ha-
vana, Santiago, Manila or Madrid.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-21

A color sergeant named Silver planted
the first American flag on American soil.
Free Silver is doing his best to free Cuba.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-21
Solemn Occasions

HE is fippant. He can't be serious If
he tries"
Eyes he can. He is very serious when
he tries to be funny."-Harlem Life.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-21

Somebody ought to be able to make a
small fortune from the sale of old iron
after the smoke of battle has ceased at
Santiago.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-21

If Camara really comes over it will save
Uncle Sam the expense Of a voyage across
the ocean.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-21

If any Of the foreign papers really
want us to annex the Philippines all they
will have to do is to tell us we shall not.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-21
Device for Levelinr Clock.

Clocks can be accurately leveled by a new
shelf, which has fixed wall plate supp6rt-
ing q pivoted, adjustable shelf, with levels
in the top, to be set by thumb screws "a
the under side.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-21

The Chicago News notes that some
dead Spaniards have been cannonized;' =
but that does not prove that they became
saints.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-21

Hanna is word to conjure with. One
OF that name has just been appointed
postmaster at Oakdale, in this state.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-21

The Denver Times says: 1--WE can
bottle Spain but there is no hope of pre-
serving her." Perhaps we can.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-21

''Mr. Jenkins, I've got an uncle, a brother
and two cousins in this war;
II see; you're fixing to get of to base
ball game everX time we hear rumors of a
battle. Chicago Record.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-21
a curtain cali at the close. The mono

a curtain call at the close. The monologue
is SO dainty and so we'll done, so far as the
action is concerned, that there should be
no question of it's success if the actress can
acquire the proper pitch of voice to be
heard all over the house.
The living pictures of Mr.. Kerner were
varied by the Introduction Of two new tab
leaux. IAN Innocent Victim" and ia
Source" and the attractiveness of each
and every grouping elected loud applause.
O o O
LOS ANGELES THEATER.-This Is the
opening night of 1.-The Pirates of PEN
zance' presented by the Carl Martens
Opera company. 1t is one of Arthur Sui
livans best compositions, full Of melody
and comical situations The company is
said to be well up in its respective parts,
the chorus efficient and well drilled, tho
orchestra the best that has appeared hero
with comic opera for long time. A
pleasing performance is promised tonight.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-21

the Democrats and Silver Republicans in
whipping common enemy, to the graft
fication Of the people and for their ben
eft.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-06-03
Commissioners Proceedings.

SHELTON, Wash, May. 20, 1898.
Auditor reported having issued warrants as
follows:
j. S. W. Shelton, for surveying Norman
road. s Is 90
The same, for surveying French road. 10 90
Same are approved and Auditor instructed
not to pay any such bills until same were
allowed by Board.
Remonstrance by W. T. Putnam and others
against yacating certain piece OF puncheon
road on McReavy road, between Skokomish
river and Hoedsport, was presented.
Board deferred action on same until July
session. -,
Bill of ST. Peters hospital for funeral eX-
penses of Nathaniel Phillips, in the amount Of
$25.O 90, was referred to the Grand Army OF the
Republic for payment. Also, bill OF Dr.. c. H.
Wells in the amount Of 500, for attending
upon said Phillips.
Commissioner Duckworth was authorized to
repair Kamilche and Elma road, rs required.
Appeared Prosecuting Attorney Hartman,
accompanied by w. II. Smell, OF Tacoma, who
verbally advised the Board in the matter OF
the case of Northern Pacific Railway vs. Mason
County.
Town Council of Shelton and made argument
in favor of a rebate of five mills on the taxes
on real and personal property within the limits
of said town. After duly considering the mat
ter Board made the following order:
Representatives of the town OF Shelton also
members of the Town Council OF said Town OF
Shelton, coming before the Board and protest
ing against the action of the Board in levying
the five mills road tax against the real and per-
sonal property in the town OF Shelton, SAID
levy having been heretofore made for road pur-
poses, at the October, 1897 session OF tins
Board, And it appearing to the Board that said
levy was not intended to include the real and
personal property in said town of Shelton
1t is therefore ordered by the Board that mas
much as such levy was Internationally made
as concerns the real and personal poperty in
the town of Shelton, the County Treasurer is
hereby ordered and empowered to remit and
not collect said five mills road tax on such real
and personal property in said Town OF Shelton
said Town having levied tax for such purpose
This order is to be in full force and effect from
and after the date of the passage OF resolu
| ton of the Town Council of the Town OF Shell
ton. waving any right they may have to any
! portion of said tax, and on hing copy 0I SAT-
resolution with the County Auditor.
| Appeared Mrs. Jennie Dunbar and asked lo1
some reduction on taxes on her property, salC
nropertv having been partly washed away b!
i creek. Board decided it had no jurisdiction
Prosecuting Attorney Hartman was author
lied to appoint deputy for the purpose
assisting in the cases of State VS.: May Williams
/ and State vs. Ben Simmons Commissions
Duckworth Directing thereto.
| Leverne Hunter, now at St. Peters hospital, de
string to go home, is allowed to do so ana re
! ceive from the County the sum OF SS'oo- pc
month.
Minutes of entire session read and approved
after which the following allowances were
made.
n NJ. Duckworth days and is miles,. 50 8
II. Latham ~ ~
L. w. Specie
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-06-03

Onions, Seeds. Yellow Danvers, per
pound 90 cts. 10 pounds for SIS.
Carrots, all kinds, per pound, IS cents,
10 pounds for s..
Beets, table, per pound 80 cents, 10
pounds for $3.50.
All kinds of Fruit trees at cents each.
PACIFIC NURSERY & SEED Co.
1903 End Ave Seattle, Wn
Choice stock of Seeds wholesale and
retail. Send for Price list.
Geo. Shorter has a full-blooded Jer-
sey bull, of registered stock, for SER
vice. Apply at place adjoining Shell
ton
DIR. KENNICoTT, DENTIST, is per
manently located at Shelton, and pre-
pared to do all dental work up to date;
Sets of Teeth on Gold plate, Platinum
or Continuous Gum. Porcelain, Rub
Der; Gold and Porcelain Crowns and
Facings. Bridge work, Teeth without
plates, Fine Gold filings. Call and
get prices, one third less than city, for
first class work. Painless extractions
made, Teeth regulated made straight.