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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1890.
THE LESSON IT TEACHES.
In the past three months the self-re
specting Democrats of Los Angeles have
received some very rude lessons in prac
tical politics, as taught by the hoodium
element of their party. It is true that
no party can altogether escape from con
tact of the vicious in its ranks, but it
has remained for the Democracy in the
past election to find that its worst ele
ment had, through the most reprehen
sible courses, got practical control of the
essential machinery of the organization.
It is still fresh in the memory of the
people of this city that the hoodlum ele
ment ravished the primaries last
August, and through that initial crime
not only sent a delegation to San Jose
which did not represent the true senti
ment of the great niase ot the Los Ange
les Democracy, but actually got posses
sion of the county central committee,
and was thus enabled to perpetuate its
control of the party machinery.
This was bad enough ; but the next
step was even worse. The city central
committee a month ago astonished the
Democracy by an assumption of author
ity for which they had no warrant from
the body of the party, and which has
never yet been assumed by any central
committee without tirst receiving such
authority. They instituted, upon their
own motion, an entirely new departure
from Democratic usage, and in doing so
had the supreme audacity to disfran
chise at the primary noils all Democrats
who had not seen fit to subscribe to
their new Buckley machine. Who are
these men that they should undertake
to disfranchise any Democrat? Where
did they get their authority to revolu
tionize the usages of the party? And
why should anybody be compelled to
submit to their arbitrary dictation or
suffer disfranchisement at their sweet
behest?
What was the result of this high
handed innovation upon the Democratic
principle of equal rights to all ? The
party has seen it to its sorrow. It had
a chance to sweep the city, and place
the municipality in its control for the
next two years ; it has come out of the
contest with the election of one officer in
the general ticket and only three coun
cilmen out of nine. The new-fangled
plan placed in operation by the commit
tee, brought together a convention in
which the best elements of the party
were overslaughed by the worst. The
advice of the men whose standing,ability
and experience should have made their
counsels all-powerful in the convention
was flouted, and the whole ticket was
deliberately wrecked.
We believe it was Grant who said that
you can always count upon the Demo
crats doing the wrong thing at the right
time. He was talking as a Republican.
If ever a convention did the wrong
thing at the right tune for its enemies
the late Democratic municipal conven
tion did it. It required but the sagacity
of the merest tyro in politics to see that
the Democracy could carry the city with
a strong ticket. Instead, however, of
naming such a ticket it gave the party
a ticket notably weak in some of its
parts and absolutely obnoxious in the
place where it should be the strongest.
As long as the respectable element of
the party in this city is t© be over
slaughed by the worst element, these
things will necessarily occur. It there
fore becomes a question of the last im
portance to the party whether we are or
not to have a continuance of this kind of
business. If the hoodlum element is to
control the party to its defeat, it will
hereafter be permitted to do so alone,
for the respectable Democracy is not
going to follow any such lead, nor will it
take any direction or dictation from it.
Self-respecting Democrats will find a
way to depose that element from the
control of the party in its nominations ;
and if that cannot be done in any other
way it will be done by severely sitting
down upon every candidate who is put
up by it or who tries to wriggle into its
favor.
The Hbbald is for pare politics. It
will not lend its influence to any set of
nominations that are the result of fraud
at the primaries or usurpation of power
by any set of men whoever they may be/
This paper will be independent of party
whenever party has been subverted by
outrage upon decency and right. There
are some things higher than party, and
without which party falls below the
level entitling it to respect from any
decent source. And whenever we lind
that the decencies have been outraged
and that the worst elements of the
party are on top we shall do all in our
power to correct the one and frustrate
the work of the other.
The mayor suggests that the office of
sealer of weights and measures he prac
tically abolished. Frank Marsh, the
TIIE LOS ANGELES HERALD: THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 4, 1890
incumbent, has sent in his resignation,
and Mayor Hazard recommends the
council to authorize him to appoint a
sealer for the period of one month each
year, and that would be sufficient time
to do all the work required. The major's
recommendation is a good one. The
office is one that can be dispensed with
withoutdamage to the public.
SOME COMPLEXITIES OF OUR FEDERAL
SYSTEM.
If the result of the elections held in
the majority of states means that the
mass of the people living under the
shadow of the flag of the United States
desire the repeal of the McKinley tariff
act, then in view of the delay which
must necessarily ensue before their de
sire can be carried out, the question
presents itself, Is the machinery of the
federal government in accord with the
will of the vast majority of the people?
Americans are educated to the work
ing of the federal government, as well as
to that of their respective states. They
are taught to believe that it is the best
government ever devised by man, and
they believe that it is of the people, by
the people and for the people. Not
withstanding the fact that they have
prospered under it for over a century—
they had it much as they wished —no
powerful neighbors to fear—it may yet
be asked. How far is their belief founded
on fact?
If it is a government by the people
and for the people, then the presi
dent of the United States should
in all cases be elected by a majority of
the people : but when that happens, it is
exceptional, for under our states' rights
system the states cast their votes ac
cording to their representation in con
gress, and in that way a large minority
of the people living in the United States
often elect the president for the major
ity. The unfairness that results from
this mode of electing the president is
illustrated thus : By the census of 1880
the population of New York was
5,083,(310, whilst the joint popula
tion of the New England states,
Delaware, Florida, West Virginia and
Nevada only exceeds it by 8856. Here
we have ten states having an equal pop
ulation with New York,yet having eigh
teen more votes in the electoral college,
and eighteen more senators than New
York. Like anomalies may be shown
with regard to Pennsylvania, which in
1880 had a population of 4,282,780, Ohio
with 3,190,239, Illinois 3,078,768.
During the past decade these figures
have been changed, but owing to the
admission of many new states, the cen
sus of 1890 must show even more glaring
incongruities than the one above.
Now, beyond a doubt this is all right
from the states' rights point of view.
And it may well be contended that with
time it will light itself. Yet, however
that may be, in the future, the facts
above cited show that the federal gov
ernment is not one of the people, for the
people aud by the people, but that it is
one originally organized for the pro
tection of individual sovereignties, and
continued in the lapse of time for the
benefit of the minority, at the expense
of the majority.
I?ut the minority not only has the
j privilege of electing the president of
j these United States, but the president
j has the right, under our system, of veto
j ing a bill passed by both houses of con
! gress, and it requires a two-thirds ma
jority, in both houses to override his
■ veto, which is rarely or never obtained.
< Who best knows the wishes of the peo
i pie ; their representatives or the presi
dent? Is this of the people, for the
I people, by the people?
I Again: The minority of the popula
| tion living in these United States elect
; the legislatures of states, which in turn
: elect the majority of the senatorial body,
j and were the elected all of one mind
they could prevent the repeal of any ob
noxious act, it matters not whether
its repeal were favored by the president,
I the lower house of congress, the vast
! majority of the people and the whole
I press of the country. It may be said
that such a contingency can never arise,
I hut is not one almost similar upon us?
j True, the president might veto the re-
I peal of the McKinley tariff, could it
j reach him; but what danger is there
; that it ever will be presented to him for
1 approval? And yet we are told that
! this is a government of the people! for
i the people!! by the people.!! On the
i contrary, it is one which combines many
jof the weaknesses of the states' rights
j theory with the ills of centralization.
!It is a government of the minority, and
' that minority is astute and will always
I try to prevent any change,
j It can not, then, be said that the
j working of the federal government is in
j accord with the people. A change is de
j sired in the method of electing United
| States senators, and the chances are
j that, notwithstanding our Anglo-Saxon
| reverence for tradition, precedent and
custom, when the change is made, we
I will do away with the senate and razee
i the presidency to an oflice purely execu-
J tive. Such is practically the gov
: eminent of Great Britain and of
her colonies, as also of France,
j The will of the people, as ex
[ pressed at the polls, at a general
election, becomes the law of the land
upon the convening of the next parlia
ment. A vote of the house, in which
money bills must, originate, showing a
lack of confidence in the ministry, forces
|an appeal to the country. If the
country endorses the vote of the house
of commons, then the ministry resigns,
1 and another ministry, in accord with
the people, assumes the reigns of gov
ernment.
With us, if the majority of the people
is at variance with the administration,
it must wait until it has served its time
and perhaps even two years longer, on
account of a hostile senate, before ob
noxious laws can by any possibility be
repealed—and even then it is a case of
(juien sabe.
If this state of facts is to continue in
definitely, we must cease prating about
a government of the people, by the peo
ple and for the people, and defend the
government upon the states' rights
theory, that ours is a republic of some
forty-four sovereignties, held together by
articles of agreement, known as our
constitution, supplemented by bylaws
renewed every four years, which our
power of attorney or president is em
powered to change and alter to suit him
self, and that we would sooner endure
the ills we have, even though they
crush us plumb to death, than fly to
others we know not of.
Tomatoks are selling iv New York at
ten cents a pound. The cost of shipping
by express is six cents, leaving a net
profit of four cents. California foothill
farmers will get rich at this rate.
America's Theatrical Army.
The estimate of the total number of
people earning their daily bread from
theatrical performances must be some
what changed this year. It was said a
few years back that these numbered 40,
--000, but last year nearly 1,500 foreign
actors came to America, and this season
will bring even a greater number, not
counting it perfect flock of variety peo
ple from England and the continent who
will next season make the United States
their happy hunting ground. In the
past two years bevies of young women
have been sent on the stage through the
dramatic schools, one of these alone, it
is said, furnishing 200 new made act
resses that actually found employment.
Daring this time, although newcomers
are plenty from all sources, but few
have, comparatively speaking, joined
"the great .majority" or been retired; so,
taking "one consideration with anoth
er," the professional family at work in
the 4,000 theatres and halls throughout
the country when the next season is at
its height will number not less than 50,
--000. It is raid that England has a dra
matic family of nearly 60,000, the num
ber being larger than ours from the
reason of the greater number of stock
companies and few number of traveling
companies sent kiting through the prov
inces. They know nothing of the 25,000
miles or more of railroading or its ex
pense of an American company en route
from ocean to ocean and from lake to
gulf perhaps in one season.—Stage News.
Dug His Own Grave.
There was a strange funeral at the
Trappist abbey, Gethsemane, near New
Hope, Ky., recently. Father Benedict,
the abbot and one of the founders, was
buried in a grave dug by himself as his
last resting place. He was buried with
out coffin or shroud, wrapped simply in
his monrrstic robes, with the capote
drawn over his face to protect it from
the clods. The ante-interment ceremon
ies were unique and solemn. Two brother
Trappists, relieved by two others at reg
ular intervals,' chanted the psalms of
David over his remains continually from
the moment of his death until the inter
ment twenty-four hours later. Father
Benedict, with other French pilgrims,
founded Gethsemane in 1848, and was
the second abbot. In the world he was
M. Berger, of a leading French family.
He will bo succeeded by Father Edward,
or more properly Count Edward De
Bourbon, a French nobleman, who left
his native land for political reasons in
1860.—Cincinnati Enquirer.
Cheating Bucolic Citizens.
A man with a new plan of campaign
has been swindling farmers in Kennebec
county. He came round a few weeks
ago representing himself as the agent of
a farmers' supply company tbat pro
posed to sell to farmers at wholesale
rates. As the goods were not to be paid
for until received many agreed to take
them. On the appointed day a carload
of flour, molasses, coffee and other goods
ordered arrived. One barrel of flour
stood open for inspection, and a better
quality of that article it would be use
less to desire. Tho buyers deemed no
further explanation necessary, but loaded
up, paid their money and drove home.
But alas! when they inspected their pur
chases they were not like the decoy bar
rel, but hardly fit to offer to the pigs.
One man is said to be out $70 by the
transaction.—Waterville (Me.) Sentinel.
Sonic I'nique Dressing Studs.
A man who has just returned from
Europe brought with him two sets of
dressing studs that show forth a new
idea. One set, for himself, was of tur
quoises, each stud consisting of a single
stone set in just the narrowest rim of
gold. There are two pairs of sleeve but
tons—one large and one small—small
studs for the bosom, two collar buttons,
and, lastly, a ring set with one magnifi
cent stone.
The other set consisted of the same
number of buttons and of a ring, but in
stead of the turquois moonstones were
used, there being in both sets as little
gold visible as possible—just enough
to carry the stones successfully.—New
York Evening Sun.
An exciting scene was witnessed on
Hillswick, in Shetland. A large shoal
of whales was observed sporting in the
bay, and many boats were speedily
manned and put off. After much trouble
the whiles were nearly all driven ashore
or killed, the total catch being estimated
at nearly 160. Some of the whales were
killed in deep watar and sank, but twen
ty came to the surface next morning and
were secured.
At Americus, Ga., as the workmen
commenced their labors on the roof of
the furniture factory, which is three
stories high, a huge rattlesnake was dis
covered coiled on the highest point of
the building. The snake was soon killed.
Just how he got into his elevated posi
tion is not easily understood, but it is
possible that he may have been concealed
in one of the rolls of roof tin.
N. A. McDavid, of Fellowship, Fla.,
carved out a "rebus" on the end of an
orange cane which translated is the
name of President Harrison. On one
end of the handle is the head of a hare,
near the center is an eye, then a sun.
Putting them together the symbols spell
Harrison. The cane is elegantly fin
ished in oil and has been sent to the
president by C. P. Haycraft.
A single bale of cotton auctioned on
the Board of Trade in Chicago Friday
netted, $3,034.75. The high price realized
was due to the fact that the proceeds
were to go to an orphan asylum. .Each
successful bidder, after capturing the
bale, returned it to the auctioneer for
another sale, the process being continued
until the sum named had been reached,
Light house-work.
| That's what housework a-
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!
i They will be better done, and
| with safety. In washing
clothes, dishes, paint, glass,
anything that gathers dirt,
Pearline will do the work if
you will look after it. Look
after your own interests by
using it.
Peddlers and some unscrupu-
KPWiJIY* ! ous ßrcctrswill toll you "this 1
LlLVrcllt, is as good as "or "the same as j
Pearline." IT'S KALSE—
Penrlmeis never peddled, and if your grocer sends
you something in place of Pearline, do the honest
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AVer's Vigor 55c
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Pierces Favorite Prescription 70c
Warner's Safe Cure 85c
i King's Discovery 70c
Simmons'Liver Regulator 70c
! Cuticura Soap 15c
Pear's Soap 15c
Hoyt's Cologne (genuine) 15c
llunyadi Janos Water 35c
Scott's Emulsion 70c
oriental Cream 95c
All Recamler Preparations %\ 10
t'amelline 35c
Creme de Lis 40c
Syrup Figs, small 40e
Syrup Figs, large 75c
Pond's Extract, small 35c
Pond's Extract, 8 oz. size 750
Wyeth's Beef Iron and Wine 75c
Pure Cod Liver Oil, per pint 50c
Dr. Bosanko's Cough Syrup 40c
Dr. Bosanko's Pile Remedy 40c
chamberlain's Cough Syrup 80c
Homeopathic Remedies, all kiuds 15c
Hance's Cream 25c
Anita 50c
I Rum and Quinine Hair Tonic 75c
Pozzoni's Powder 35c
La Blache Powder 30c
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ITN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE
J A Couuty of Los Angeles, Slate of California.
I In tbe matter of the estate of George Wilshire,
NoticeisherebygiventhatThursday.the 11th
| day of December, ls'JO, at 10 o'clock a. m. oi
said day, at tho court room of said Superior
I Court. Department Two thereof, corner Frunk
lin and New High streets, iv the city of Los
Angeles, county of Los Angele*. ana state of
; California, has been appointed as the lime and
place for hearing the application of George P.
i Wilshire and Alexander McDonald, pray
ing that a document now on file in said
court, purporting to be a copy of the last will and
testament of the said deceased, und the probate
thereof in the sister state of Ohio, duly
authenticated, be allowed and recorded in this
court, and that letters testamentary on said
I will be issued to said George P. Wilshire and
j Alexander McDonald, at which time and place
all persons interested therein may appear and
contest the same.
J. M. MEREDITH. Clerk.
By M. J. ABIIMURE, Deputy.
Dated November 28,,1890. 11-30-lZt
CLOSING OUT
CLOAKS!
AT
25 PER CENT. BELOW COST.
We are going out of this line entirely and arc offering Ladies', Misses' and Children's
Cloaks at RUINOUS PRICKS. We invito ladies to examine our goods and get our prices
before purchasing elsewhere. Take advantage of this sale, as WE ARE POSITIVELY RE
TIRING FROM THIS BRANCH OF BUSINESS.
CLOAKS AT ANY PRICE.
•CITY OF PARIS,
North. Spriiag; St.
The Train Is Moving!
If you do not get on you will certainly get left.
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THE 80.00 STATION IS PASSED!
Tiie Conductor is now crying
ALL ABOARD
FOR ALESSANDRO!
$85.00 IS THE NEXT STATION!
The 250 acres advertised last week at $80 per acre are all
sold, and only
250 Acres to k Si at 185 per Acre.
That will not last many days. The people are aroused and
begin to realize that land in Alessandro at any
thing less than $150 or $200 per acre
Is Less Than Half Its Value.
Our Office is the busiest place in town. If you want to
meet your friends, call and see them; you will find
them looking over the list of purchasers and
making their selections from the many
elegant 10-acre lots yet unsold;
and the interest in
ALESSANDRO!
Is not by any means confined to this immediate
vicinity. The
Bear Valley & Alessandro DevelopmentCo
Is known from Maine to California. The eyes of the people
of the East are turned towards the setting sun for an easier
life and better returns for their labor.
ALESSANDRO FILLS THE BILL
As before remarked, you can save $5 or $10 per acre by
getting on the train today. Respectfully,
Bear Valley & Alossandro Development Co.,
REDLANDS, CAL.
A. P. KITCHING, Gen. Manager.
P. S.—Since writing the above, two telegrams have been received, one for
10 acres and one for 40 acres, at $85 per acre.
BARTLETT'S ~
JEWELRY ■ MUSIC HOUSE
Has Removed to
129 N. SPRING ST.
NEXT DOOR TO PEOPLES' STORE
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