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The herald., 1898-06-11
FLAG DAY

The California Society of the Sons Of
the Revolution calls attention to the fact
that the one hundred and twenty-first
anniversary of the adoption of the United
States flag will occur June 14th. At a re-
cent meeting of the society it was resolved
to request the clergy, press and educa
tional institutions throughout California
to make this historical epoch the subject
of discussion, either tomorrow Sunday
or Tuesday, June IA. 1t is also suggested
that everybody should hang out the stars
and stripes next Tuesday in honor of
flag day.
The Herald. in giving voice to the wish
of the society, would especially urge the
observance of Flag Day. Let everybody
hang out Old Glory next Tuesday-two
flags are better than one.
The patriotic display of the American
flag has been notably increased by the
war with Spain, and it will require little
extra effort to make the occasion general
next Tuesday. And there is no good rea-
son why the flags should be taken in when
Flag Day is over.
There is no need to preach sermon nor
deliver homily on the American flag at
this time. when reunited country is fight
ing the battles of the oppressed beneath
its folds. Love for Old Glory may have
been latent; the sentiment of patriotism
may have lain fallow for time, so far
as outward expression is concerned but
it was there, only needing an awakening.
And what gallant deeds have been per-
formed, what heroism has been displayed
beneath it by American citizens since a.
foreign nation forced it into action!
The herald., 1898-06-11
Cervera's Life in Washington

1t is not generally known that Admiral
Cervera, the commander of the mysterious
Spanish fleet which is now causing the
Navy department so much concern, was
formerly naval attache at Washington.
He represented the government of Spain
in this city about fifteen years ago. He
resided in boarding house on Thirteenth
street, and the landlady of this establish
ment now has good picture taken of the
lieutenant when stationed here.
Lieut.. Cervera was universally liked
and was a close student of naval matters
He was recognized then as an UNUSUAL y
capable fellow.
The woman with whom he boarded told
me an amusing incident of Cervera. The
latter had a white monkey which he kept
as a pet. A young woman who boarded at
the house took great liking to the animal
and asked the lieutenant if he would part
with it. Cervera replied in laughing
manner:
IT will give you the monkey if you will
kiss me tomorrow in the breakfast room
before all the boarders.'
He thought nothing further of the matter
but the young woman was not easily put
off. When Lieutenant Cervera appeared
at breakfast the following morning he
was astounded by having pair of arms
thrown around his neck and receiving a
hearty kiss on his cheek. The young
woman had taken him at his word and
carried out her part of the compact, and
Lieutenant Cervera promptly turned over
to her the pet white monkey.-Washington
telegram to the Chicago Tribune.
The herald., 1898-06-11
FORTS AND WAR SHIPS

1t is curious fact that we have no
United States law prescribing a penalty
for furnishing improper information
about our Notifications. We have had
such long career of peace that the ne
cessity for such measure was not made
pending in congress, to-wit: "A bill maxi
ing it unlawful to print or reproduce any
information as to the strength of our
Notifications. 1t would seem that such
the approval of congress and be put upon
it's immediate passage.
The auxiliary navy volunteer bill, ap-
propriating three million dollars for the
benefit of that much-needed arm of the
service, the navy volunteers, has become
law. 1t provides for volunteer force
of three thousand enlisted men, to serve
for one year in harbor patrol boats. thus
protection of our harbors.
The war with Spain, apart from the ben
eft it will have conferred upon civilza-
ton, by driving a mediaeval and semi
barbarous people from the western conti-
nent, will have accomplished much for the
United States in opening our eyes to the
necessity of perfectlng not only our har-
Dor defenses, but in bringing our navy up
to point of strength in which we will feel
secure from outside menace, come from
what point it may.
The herald., 1898-06-11
A NON-PARTISAN TICKET

1t looks as if there were practical rea-
sons Of a more or less partisan nature for
fixing the freeholders' charter election for
the very early date of July 8. This action
renders it inconvenent. if not impracti-
cable, to hold nominating conventions
within the period prescribed by law,
which requires the convention to be held
at least thirty days prior to the date of
the election.
A few weeks ago the Jeffersonian So
ciety issued a call for delegate meeting
to arrange for non-partisan freehold
ers' ticket, to be chosen to frame the new
charter. Invitations were issued to all
the political parties, the several business
organizations, the League for Better City
government, and organized labor. and
most of these were represented at the
first meeting held.
At that meeting some of the necessary
ter was then left in allegiance until the
council should call the nominating con-
vention. Further action was sought to
be forestalled. apparently, by the coun-
ellis setting the election for July s. Just
why this was done is not apparent to the
uninformed.
However, the calling of the election at
this early date will not be allowed to in
terfere with the original plan. A meeting
will be held next Wednesday evening of
the delegates representing the various,
organizations, as at the preliminary
meeting and a nom partisan freeholders'
ticket will be made up. as originally in
tended. This ticket will be nominated
by petition. and under the plan Of selec-
tion used it ought to be worthy of the
hearty support of every voter in Los An
geles who has the best interests of the
city at heart.
The herald., 1898-06-11
AN IMPORTANT PLACE

/ The office of chairman of the county
central committee is one Of vast imper-
tance to a party. The chairman is, OF
should be- recognized as the party leader.
In his selection, therefore, great care
should be taken to secure the right man
for the position. AS the director of county
politics he should have executive ability,
good judgment and a tolerably fair in
sight into political methods. A man of
ripe experience in this place is much
more desirable, and can render greater
service to the party than one fresh from
is forgotten from one convention to
another. If chairman proves success
or a failure, the matter Of his successor
is left for the last and least considera-
tion of the convention, and then in haste
choice is made from the ranks and tho
experiment is repeated.
For the last two years DR.. r. w. Hill
has been chairman Of the Democratic
county central committee. During this
period he has given his time and attention
to party affairs, besides contributing lib
orally towards the necessary expenses of
conducting the last campaign. His work
speaks for ITSELF 1t was through his
efforts principally that there were rolled
up in the last campaign SO many votes
in this county for Bryan. The doctor is
not, and never has been, seeker after
office. His work in behalf of the party
has been voluntarily given, and he will
go out of office without making any claims
upon the party for his valuable SER
vices.
The selection of a successor to DR.. Hill
deserves the serious consideration of the
terial is scarce. No name has as yet been
suggested to which objection has not
been made, or against whose selection the
question of party faction has not been
raised.
Party leaders should not neglect this
important party office. 1t is an honor
to any man; it places him in command
ing position in the county and through
out the state, but he must have the nee
essary qualifications of brains and ex-
perience before he becomes eligible for
election.
DR.. Hill will decline to accept another
term if rendered him. But there does not
appear to be any one on deck to take his
place. If there be none the convention
should insist that the doctor serve an
other term. He could not refuse, and he
would not if the party needed his ripe
experience.
The herald., 1898-06-11
An Inquiry From the Home

| To the Editor of the Los Angeles Herald:
The veterans of 81 would like to know how
and where Major Donnell, county attorney.
| gets authority under the laws of Califor-
mia to try a case, acting as prosecutor,
judge, jury and counsel for the defendant.
| l refer to the case of Governor A. j. Smith.
| The new law, as per Major Donnell, says
| that the defendant or person complained of
| shall be notified by letter that such COM
plants are filed, and an answer is respect
| fully requested. do you wish to be prose-
cuted on the charge of intimidating vot-
ers?' This seems all right and, if carried
out, will save great expense in trying cases,
and will empty our jails and prisons. But
did Col. A. ]. Smith intimidate voters? The
| language written and spoken to said vot
ers was as follows: "If you vote at the city
| election in Santa Monica on April IL, 1898,
| I. as governor, will give you dishonorab!e
discharge from this home, and I will be
present, or have some one represent me, to
see whether you do vote. Tell this to aEy
one that have not notified" The above is
almost the exact language that the presi-
dent of the N. X. C. and governor used to
U. l.. Dow. in the presence of Lieut.. A.
Townsend. chief of police. Yet Major Dom
nell tells the six complainants to wait.
"I will write the colonel and see how he
feels about it,
The colonel is very sensitive, and I doubt
if he will like the idea of going into court,
and wills tell the major If there is Los
Angeles paper that can get the facts and
put them before the public. that paper will
certainly be admired. No veteran in Los
Angeles county wants anything but Justice.
and if Governor Smith is innocent of this
charge, let it be shown but not by intimi-
dating men who go to Major Donnell to
make complaints. IF the complanants
swear falsely, let the law for perjury take
its course, and no one will say "stop.''
VETERAN OF '61.
Soldiers Home June TO- 1898.
The herald., 1898-06-11
MY CREED

l am sick of the preachers only strain
'Save your soul. save your soul, save
your soul!''
am tired of hearing forever and aye
The same old song from the pulpit roll
1t seems to me like a selfish cry
This telling a man that the only thing
OF any Importance here below
Is saving himself from a future sting.
Tar nobler, far better. 1t seems to me
To tell a man to save some other;
To send him up and down thro' the world,
Seeking and saving his fallen brother.
To put him off from the beaten track.
Out of the hedges of sin and shame:
To teach and tell to the captives there
The beauty and glory of virtues name.
To rescue the starving one from death,
To rescue the SHINING one from crime;
To preach the gospel of present help
To the weary ones on the shores of time.
To seek out those whom the world forgets
To plant a flower on a nameless grave;
To hide the erring one in heart,
And strengthen 1t with purpose brave.
If a man does this, dare affirm
That he can afford to forego all care
About going to heaven, and give his whole
time
To the work of getting his neighbor there.
--Lue Vernon in Hobo Banner.
The herald., 1898-06-11
chanical science, language and musical

chanical science, language and musical
branches.
1t maintains an employment depart
ment, which is assisting many young
men to find positions, and a bureau of
information and relief, boarding house
register, ETC., which have been of great
value in getting young men who have
come to the city as strangers located un
der favorable circumstances.
1t is evident that an institution doing
such large and many sided work be-
comes a public benefaction and tax
saver which the city could not spare. Itsl
history of over fifty years and the place
ii occupies in the minds of business men
in all the principal cities of the world,
should command for it the serious con-
sideration of the business men of Los
Angeles.
Notwithstanding the extensive work it
is carrying on, the association of Los An
geles has not had the financial support
which it should receive. There should be
a prompt and cheerful response to the
present call of the board of directors for
funds to carry on this work.
The herald., 1898-06-11

disgracefully low We were inferior to
Italy, Spain and Chile. and we would
have been barely able to contend success
Europe. The country and congress were
Indifferent to the situation. Only through
intelligent and persistent efforts did
Whitney succeed in laying the foundation
of a navy such as we now possess. But
for his exertions in securing a start and
in educating the country to the import
ance of strong navy, we would not now
be in a position to contend even with the
fleets of Spain.
The herald., 1898-06-11
THE FORESIGHT OF WHITNEY

Americans have had good reason for
being proud Of the fighting qualities of
their navy in all wars we have ever had.
For long period following the civil war
the subject Of building up a navy worthy
Of the nation was looked upon with in
difference. Prior to making preparations
for the present war we were far from
being a first-class naval power; in fact,
we ranked as fifth, when we should have
been in higher grade than either Germany
or Russia. On the basis of population
and wealth we should have stood in the
very front rank. AS it was, the race foI
the fifth place was neck and neck between
this country and Japan.
When William G. Whitney became sec.
retary of the navy in Mr.. Clcveland's S first
term, our position as a naval power was
The herald., 1898-06-11
Famine Is Spain's Real Danger

Only a spark is needed to start a confia-
grafton in Spain which would either de-
stroy the nation or effect its publication
and regeneration. The impending revolu-
tionary movement will probably be CAUSED
by an economic and not by political ques-
ton Awaiting themselves of the recent
extraordinary rise in exchange, specula-
tive dealers bought the whole visible sup
ply OF corn and wheat in Spain, and had
exported the same, when the cortes, too
late, forbade the expectation of cereals
from the country. When the inevitable
days of famine shall come, a storm will
burst over Spain that will probably sweep
red republic or black Bourbon despot-
ism.-Philadelphia Record.
The herald., 1898-06-11
The Great United States

The future greatness and prowess Of the
United States must come from the develop
ment of our resources and from making
conditions desirable for the better element
of home-seekers Of other countries to come
and be one of us. 1t will be time enough
to seek outside territory when we have no
more room at home Let there be greater
United States, but let the growth come from
greater population, greater industrial en-
terprse, greater transportation systems,
geater foreign commerce, greater develop
ment of the riches in the mountains and VAL
leys, greater acreage in agricultural prod
ucts, and all within the existing territorial
bounds.-Kansas City Times.
The herald., 1898-06-11

1t is wonderful what number of war
ships Spain possesses, If sensationalists
are to be believed. Phantom ships and
fleets have played as conspicuous part
in our late civil war.
The herald., 1898-06-11
OUT OF THE VEST POCKET

The crown diamonds of the Brazilian
empire were valued at more than $1S,OOG,-
000
India has 100000 square miles, or nearly
two-thirds the size of the United States.
A philologist estimates that of every 100
words in the French language thirteen are
superf1uous.
Mexican tailors bring the new clothes of
their patrons to their offices and homes to
be fitted.
1t has been figured out that one man of
Berlin. Ont, r. Pink, has 272 relatives in
the town.
A big battleship has on board an eectri,
plant capable of lighting town of 5000 in
habitants
The largest cities of the Transvaal are to
be fitted with new post and automatic
letter receiving boxes.
OF the $500 fires to which the London fire
brigade was called last year no fewer than
ss5 were caused by petroleum lamps.
The word hairbread.h, now used for tn
Intestinal space, once named regular
measure 1t was the width of sixteen hairs
laid side by side.
The British army rife has eighty-two
component parts, in the production of
which 952 machines are employed. as well
as various processes which do not require
machinery.
The natives of Kottiar are in the habit
of digging every year in the summer dry
The herald., 1898-06-11

What is the matter with naming one of
the new battleships after the great and
glorious state of California? Surely we
are entitled to such recognition after the
built in this commonwealth.
The herald., 1898-06-11

If tha oppressed people of TIE Philippine
Islands fully comprehendcd the benefits
that will accrue to them under American
rule or protection, they would lose no
time in driving the Spanish tyrants into
the sea- There are times, however, when
liberty must be administered in small
The herald., 1898-06-11
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 as far as is consistent with the
proper expression of their views)
The herald., 1898-06-11

The process of coroner's inquests is
often slovenly and unsatisfactory. The
account of the inquiry into the death of
Mrs. Emily Buser, published elsewhere
in this mornings Herald, is sufficient evil
dence that this statement applies to Los
Angeles. In the face of medical testi-
mony that it was impossible to deter
mine the cause OF death with
out an analysis and that the au-
topsy had revealed nothing to determine
The herald., 1898-06-11

The board of public works yesterday
put few moro love pats on the proposed
Pasadena boulevard, and asked for sug-
now thoroughfare. Are there any assur-
ances that we shall have the boulevard
1t will be no fun to name the boulevard
and then find that there aint no sich
thing"
The herald., 1898-06-11

the cause, the jury returned verdict of
suicide. Such decision may have salts
fled the late Mrs. Buser's relatives,
but it is a serious reflection upon the
duties of the coroner and the intelligence
of the jury.
The herald., 1898-06-11

The senate has adopted the conference
report on the war revenue bill, which
now only requires the presidents sigma
ture to become law. Public attention
will be in a measure turned from the obi
GUS tariff law, dispensation for which
Mr.. Dingley is no doubt duly thankful.
The herald., 1898-06-11

The report that the Monterrey is bound
for Manila or Honolulu is evidently a
mistake. The monitor is now at San
Diego making the people of that city
feel safe
The herald., 1898-06-11

Senator Elkins declares that the United
States has advanced 100 years in the last
three months. Yet Senator Elkins, as
one of the leaders of the peace -at-any-
price movement, strongly opposed the
policy that made such an advance posi-
n
The herald., 1898-06-11

All the published pictures of Lieutenant
Hobson do not look alike to the Pomona
Progress, which says:
If Lieut.. Hobson looks like all the
purporting likenesses of him that have
been published in the newspapers,
there must be several dozen of him and
all different
The herald., 1898-06-11

There is q mortgage on Lieutenant
Hobson's home, which is an additional
proof that he is of the masses. Uncle
Sam ought to see that the mortgage is
lifted.
The herald., 1898-06-11

The Spaniards will have to sink or cap-
ture sixteen American warships before
they can get at the troop transports
They are likely to give it up as a bad
iOb
The herald., 1898-06-11

Two New Jersey volunteers who were
caught sleeping on their posts prove to
have been policemen at an earlier stage OF
their careers. They will probably not BE-
shot.
The herald., 1898-06-11

Blanco does not seem to be saying any,
thing of late for circulation outside of
Havana.
The herald., 1898-06-11

Los Angeles detectives who meet col
ored men on dark night are suspicious
So are the colored men.
The herald., 1898-06-11

banks of the Vergel river for fish, which
they dig out by the hundreds, just as they
would potatoes.-Chicago News.
The herald., 1898-06-11

A North Hope, Me-, woman boasts pair
of earrings that have been worn in her
family for more than seventy-five years.
The herald., 1898-06-11

The personal organ of one II. w. Patton
July 15 he will make his headquarters In
San Francisco" This we'll informed
journal declares that this will be neces-
sary in order that Patton may discharge
exceedingly improbable that Governor
Budd will make such a fatuous appoint
ment, but apparently Patton has deter
mined to reside in San Francisco anyhow,
graduation for Los Angeles.
The herald., 1898-06-11
The Ranking General

1t Is not General Miles who is directing
military operations 1t is General Incompe-
tence.-New York World.
The herald., 1898-06-11

Pronunciation is one of the things the
war does not seem to settle.
The herald., 1898-06-11

The navy has reduced Santiago, but
where is the army? The fact that no
troops were at hand to finish up the good
work of the warships emphasizes the
incompetency of the war department of
which General Alger is the head. General
Miles, it is asserted, has severely criti-
cised the officers who have in charge the
forwarding of military supplies to Tampa
because of the great delay and rank mis-
management. The secretary is Of course
responsible for allowing his subordinates
to blunder So If the army gets chance
and as efficient as the navy, but it is not
likely to get chance so long as Alger
holds the rens.
The herald., 1898-06-11

Only few days ago the discovery was
made in this city that, through the
exercise of his political influence. Wan
amaker had got an army contract from
which he will make $4,000 in excess of
what other responsible parties would
have filed the contract for.-San Fran
cisco Bulletin.
Wanamaker is reformer who makes
his reform pay tribute to his pocket. The
boss-ridden Republicans of Pennsylva-
MIA prefer the methods of Quay, who is
not for reform, and who does not care
who knows it. There is a great oppor-
tunity in Pennsylvania for brainy Re-
publican who is not a hypocrite.
The herald., 1898-06-11

The crown diamonds of the Brazilian
empire were valued at more than $1S0OG,-
900.
The herald., 1898-06-11
STILL GROWING

The Los Angeles city directory for 1888.
it is said. will show the city to have a
population of 1882. A total of 564tS
references is made. After deducting
names of corporations, firms, business
blocks, societies, etc. there remain SO, 5S7
individual names. Using the multiple
"a population of 1921 is shown.
Many cities use them for multiple, and
in former times some did not scruple to
multiply by 3k. The figure used in Los
Angeles, "a, is very conservative.
The school census gave the city popu-
lation of over III, 900, so that the approx
mate correctness of both the directory
census and the school census is verified,
each by the other. The city has grown
from 8 to 91a per cent. during the past
year. There is nothing the matter with
Los Angeles, if this is dry season.
The herald., 1898-06-11

India has 1,SOO 600 square miles, or nearly
two-thirds the size of the United States.
The herald., 1898-06-11

A philologist estimates that of every 10
words in the French language thirteen ar
superf1uous.
The herald., 1898-06-11

Mexican tailors bring the new clothes o
their patrons to their offices and homes t
be fitted.
The herald., 1898-06-11

1t has been figured out that one man of
Berlin, Ont, r. Pink, has 272 relatives in
the town.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-12-15

Judge Smith opened district court
here Tuesday. The case of the State
VS.. James Cunningham was commen-
ced Wednesday and promises to be a
lengthy and hard fought case. Coun-
ty Attorney Brainard and VIM. Wonn
appear for the state. j. H. Mosier
and b. I. Salinger represent the de-
Tense The work of empaneling a
jury took up all day Wednesday and
the following We're finally selected
and sworn:
Fred Horning, Cameron township.
Hans j. Jorgensen, Sharon.
j. M. Fullerton, Melville.
j. A. Nelson, Oaktield.
Elmer Fowler Lincoln.
Peter Christensen, Sharon.
Jens G. Madsen, Hamlin.
Geo. L. .Jorgensen, Sharon.
Jas. Basham, Extra.
Samuel McGatfin, Extra.
j. l.. Wheeler, Audubon.
Ed. McAtfee, Hamlin.