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Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-06-19
cARIcATuRE.
what ft Means aud How II IL MADE
Most Effective.

Caricature is distinct species of char
acterization, in which the salient features
Of person or an object have been en-
phasized with the view Of rendering
them ridiculous. The derivation Of this
word justifies my definition. 1t comes
from the Italian caricare, to charge with
a burden, or to surcharge. Thus,
caricare un ritrdfio means to ex-
aggerate what is already promi-
nent in the model, Eand in this
way to produce likeness which misrep-
resents the person, while it remains re-
cognizahle. Instead OF emphasis simple
distortion may be used to secure the
effect Of caricature. For example, the
hints suggested by reflection in a
| 81 oon are amplifed into an absurd por-
trait. Some faces and figures lend them
selves better to the concave, others to
the convex surface OF the spoon. Or a
fairly accurate image Of man or woman,
modelled in gutta percha, may be pulled
about in various directions, with the re-
suit of producing series Of burlesque
portraits, in which the likeness of the
individual is never wholly lost. The
most effective kind OF caricature does not
proceed by such distortion. 1t renders
its victim ludicrous or vile by exaggerat-
ing what is defective, mean, ignoble in
his person, indicating at the same time
that some corresponding flaws in his
8 ritual nature are revealed by them.
The masterpieces of this art are those in
which truth has been accentuated by
slight but deft and telling emphasis.
Nothing, as Aretino once remarked,
is o.e cruel than malevtleat insisteIc ce
upon fact. You cannot injure your
neighbor better than by telling the
truth about him. if the truth is to his
discrt dit. You cannot make him appear
ridiculous more crushingly than by
calling attention to real faults in bis
physique. Those extraordinary carica.
lures Of human faces which Leonardo ds
4 yinci delighted to produce to illustrate
both methods OF emphasis and distor
ton. But they also exhibit the play o.
a fantastic imagination. He accentu
ated the analogies OF human with bestia
features, or degraded his models to the
| level Of goitered idiots by subtle blur
!. rings and erasures Of their noble traits
Caricature is not identified will
satire. Caricature implies exaggera
ton OF some sort. The bitteres
satire hits its mark by no exaggeration
but by indignant and unmerciful expos
: ure Of ignobility. Yet caricature ha
always been used for satirical purposes
: with notable effect by Aristophanes il
his political comedies, with coarse yigo
by Gilray in lampoons Of the last century
J, with indulgent humor by our contempt
rary Pitnch.-[ Foreign Review.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-06-19
rhree rhousand people momeIess

PrTsBuRG, June 1S.-The fire which
devastated the town OF Dubois, Clear
field county, to-day, could not be con-
trolled until it had destroyed the whole
business portion OF the town and several
hundred residences. The loss is put by
the insurance agents at 100000, but
this is likely a large estimate, and as
most of the insurance is written outside
Of the town, the agents who have placed
the most Of it cannot be seen to obtain
any figures.
An area mile long by an average OF
almost half a mile wide, extending from
the Rochester Collieries store to the
Terpe house, and to the extreme end Of
the long street on the east side of town,
is complete ruin. Blackened walls and
piles Of coal is all that is left of one oil
the most prosperous towns within a
hundred miles. Three thousand people
are homeless and destitute tonight, and
in need OF immediate aid, or they must
suffer- The flames spread so rapidly that
many Of them escaped with barely the
clothing which they wore. The origin
of the fire could not be determined.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-06-19
EASTERN AND GENERAL.
Congress Accomplishing Lit
tie Work.
DUBOIS DEVASTATED BY FIRE
Three Thousand People Homeless
General Sheridan Doing Finely.
Foreign Flashes.

Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD
WARRINGTON, June 1S.-The Senate
went into secret session and ratified the
long pending treaty providing for the ad-
iustment OF the Venezuelan claims.
THE HOUSE.
The House went into Committee OF the
Whole on the Sundry Civil appropriation
bill. Debate ensued on the new Con-
gressional library buildings. The Com
miltee rose.
Peel, of Arkansas, presented the con-
ference report on the Indian Appropria-
tion bill, which WAS agreed 10.
Herbert, Of Alabama, from the Com.
mittee on Naval Affairs, reported the
Naval Appropriation bill. =
In the Senate the bill was passed ap-
propfiating $25o,o00 for a public building
at Oakland, California.
Congressman yandever made an un.
successful fight to have the appropriation
for the public building at Los Angeles,
increased from $3.50, GOO to $2Oo,0 Ran
dali raised point of order against the
amended amount OF Vandever and it was
sustained by the chair. Adjourned.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-06-19

THE decadence OF the Republican party
could not be shown more conspicuously
than by the prominence of Alger as a
Republican candidate for President.
Were Alger diyested of his ducats he
would be as Insignificant figure as there
is in national politics to-day. His medi-
ocrity, however, is somewhat relieved by
his millions; and his nomination,
although unlikely, need surprise no one.
A dark horse in the Convention he
would be dead horse before the people.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-06-19

As IF the photograph of John Sherman
we're not enough the counterfeit present
mcnt of William Maxwell Evarts is now
obtruded on the Pacific Coast. What
our people have done to deserve such a
dual visitation is hard to see. Perhaps
we arc thought to have run short of rem
nets hereabouts and these worthless are
being used to sour milk. They would
serve admirably for such purpose.
Even the milk in the political cocoanui
could not resist such austere ugliness.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-06-19
General Sheridan.

WASHINGTON, June 1S.--For the past
twenty-four hours General Sheridan has
been comfortable. He slept well and
restfully last night, and has coughed
rather more than usual this afternoon.
His pulse and respiration are satisfac-
tory. He is gaining in muscular
strength. His appetite is good. The
tone Of his mind is improving.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-06-19
COAST ITEMS.
stockton Illuminated by
Natural Gas.
PROGRESS OF THE GRAHAM TRIAL
The Salt Lake and Los Angeles
Road-Mr. Badlam's State
ent-Cullings.
Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD.

Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD
STocKroN, June 1S.-The first practical
test Of Stockton natural gas for its illum-
mating qualities was made few nights
ago at the Grown FIGURING Mills. Ex-
Mayor Welch, manager, arranged it fol
public exhibition, and tonight more
than l 800 persons were shown through
the five floors of the establishment
which were brilliantly lighted. The
company owning the gas we'll, this weel
commenced laying gas mains in the
streets to supply the business houses
with light and fuel.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-06-19

TaE Republican delegation from Cali
fornia to tho Chicago Convention seems
TO have acquired the fine circumlocution
knack immortalzed by Dickens OF Glow
Not To Do It." While the California
Democrats got everything they wanted
from Steve White for temporary chair
man to Thurman for Nice-P President,
the Republicans have thus far scored
nothing, unless the ovation of the Lafay-
cite Choke order of Greed Raymond,
shall be counted for something. The
California Democrats showed that they
possessed dash, tact and high order of
political ability. They just failed to
bring the National Convention to San
Francisco and they captured it when it
met in st. Louis. The record OF their
rivals is ar inglorious one in comparison.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-06-19
"How long does it take to learn sher

"How long does it take to learn short.
hand?" my son. Well, that depends on
what you want to learn it for. II You
want to be court reporter, in which
case you will have to report just exactly >
what the speaker says, and nothing else,
it will take you two or three years to
learn. But if you merely want to report
political speeches, in which occupation
you merely look wise while you make
hen tracks, and then go to the office and
write down the speech from memory,
making the speaker say whatever you
think Will please the managing editor
and hurt the other party, about six
weeks light study, with intervals of re-
creation, will be thorough university
course Burdette,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-06-19

ANsELENos are still subjected to the
inexpressible annoyance of having the
streets swept in broad daylight, to the
disgust of residents and surprise of visi
tors from abroad. Why can't this be
done after nightfall? The City Fathers
ought to take note of the lively indigna-
ton which the present practice excites.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-06-19

Smithson-'T saw you at the theater
last night, | believe, Miss Bacon. Did
the performance come up to your expec-
tation ?" Miss Bacon (who is member
Of the Cheyenne Culture Club)-"I can
hardly say that was wholly satisfied,
Mr.. Smithson. Why, that hero fatigued
me every time he pulled his gun. The
slowest cowpuncher on our ranch would
pump him full of holes before he could
get his hand away from his hip.'-[Ex-
change.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-06-19

AMID all the lying concerning the
MERALD's attitude on gambling it is
pleasant to know that the position of
7his journal has been in unison with the
facts and the right. A silly Republican
howl has been shown to be without
foundation and Chief Cuddy and the fair
name and fame of the city have been vim
Dictated And that is all there is to the
matter.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-06-19
Coast CullIngs.

At Gridley, California, Ed. Patterson
well known rancher, was caught in the
main wheel of a combined harvester, and
crushed to death.
| G. d. Story, an old man, was convicted
at Sacramento of assault to murder in
firing from ambush on David Finch
Superintendent Of the Natona vineyard
at Folsom, last February. ie
Barclay & Robertson, OF San Fran.
cisco, commission merchants, have made
an assignment for the benefit of their
creditors, to F. A. Berlin, assignee. Es
timated liabilities, $4,000.
There were several cloud-bursts in
Washington Territory during the late
heavy rain storms. At the farm OF Claus
johnson, near Vancycle Canon, much
stock was drowned, and Johnson's family
had very narrow escape. Heavy
damage reported.
The annual report of the Pacific Coast
Railroad, for the year ending Nov. 3Oth,
1887, shows total expenditures for the
year $S3, 900; net earnings, $62 900. The
capital stock Of the road, which operates
between Port Hartford and Los Olivas,
is $26, ,2S0, of which $4,000 is already
issued.
The State Board Of Viticulture Com
missioners have under consideration a
proposition for opening permanent exhi-
bition of viticultural products Of the
State. They consulted Governor Water
man last week, and are now awaiting the
opinion OF Attorney General johnson be-
fore taking further steps.
The officers of the Mexican man-of-
war, Democratic, which has arrived at
San Diego, report finding the body of a
man, supposed to be an American, at the
Bay OF Bartholomew, Lower California
on March 18th. There was nothing to
indicate who or what he was. The body
was buried at Kelp Point ON the follow
ing day.
Gov. Leslie, OF Montana, issued proc
lamation, offering $500 for the arrest and
conviction of each of the men engaged
in holding up Northern Pacific train
Sunday morning. The Northern Pacific
Company also offers $500 for each man.
In addition to a Sheriff's posse and In
dian Scouts, two companies OF troops
from Fort custer are in the field looking
for the highwaymen.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-06-19
re,rce 90 ma.i subscrsbcrs.

Taie papers OF all delinquent mail subscribers
30 the Los Angeles DAILY HERALD VIII be
promptly discontinued hereafter. No papers
win be sent TO subscribers by mail unless the
s,sns have been paid for In advance. This rule
81 inhexihle. AYERS a LYNCH.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-06-19
DIce Gnme Rnided.

Sixteen Cinnamon were arrested last
evening on Marchessault street by Off
GERS Donahue, Ribble, jenkins, Roberts
and Riyey. They were playing a dice
game, and were taken to the County
Jail.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-06-19

As sign Of the collapse of the Los
Angeles "boom" we may mention some
facts relating to our building "craze." ="
In addition to the other details in that
line, it is pleasant to note that the Grand
Opera House is being remodeled, en-
larged and improved, and will reopen on
the 9th Of July with many of the attract
i've appointments and much of the garish
effect Of the Casino Theater in New
York. The Moresque style of ornament
alton is being employed with very happy
results. In addition, DIR. Burbank is
putting up superb new theater on Main
street, which will cost $l50,000. Spring
street is by no means behind hand in
Thespian enthusiasm, and Mrs. Juana
O'Neil is building handsome theatre on
that thofoughfare which will cost $65 900
For city which is supposed to be dis
consolately hunting around for lost
"boom" this is doing tolerably we'll.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-06-19

Not Select Enough-visitor ito con-
vict)--Your fate lisa hard one, my friend
but you have plenty Of company in your
misery. 'Convict--Yes, sir; but the COM
pany is little mixed. Life.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-06-19

Keeping it Holy-Old Gentleman (get-
ting his boots blacked on Sunday morn
ing)-Boy, do you know what the good
book says, Remember the Sabbath
Day 2" Bootblack--Yes, sir, alters
remembers it. Old Gentleman-Then
You 60 to Sunday School, do you? Boot
black-No, sir, don't go to Sunday
School, but on Sunday charges 10 cents
for shine. II Tid-Bits.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-06-19

A VERY strong effort has been made to
boom John Sherman on the Pacific Coast,
though why It is being made passes all
ordinary comprehension. In many por-
tons Of the East The ascetic John is by
no means weak candidate. He would
run as well as anybody else in his party,
probably, In New York, Pennsylvania
and the regulation Republican States,
such as Ohio, but in all the doubtful
States he would be q very weak sister in
deed. His nomination would simply be
equivalent TO The surrender Of California,
Nevada and Colorado to Cleveland. In
these three States OF the Pacific group he
is weaker than dish water. And yet we
have witnessed the spectacle OF influential
Republican journals in Los Angeles and
elsewhere clamoring for him, although
they must know in their souls that
his selection would assure California
TO the Democracy, together with
the decisive adverse effect upon
the local Offices which such q suici-
dal choice wonld have. Now what
is the influence behind this eccen-
tric preference? The inquiry is natu'
raj one. Were it William Tecumseh in.
stead OF John Sherman there would be
some sense in acclaiming Sherman fol
the Republican Presidential nomination,
because the General would help the
Republican ticket on this Coast as much
as John would hurt it, All Democrats
are now devoutly engaged in praying that
the Ohio Icicle may be the choice Of the
Grand Old Party. California Republican
delegates, however, do not seem to be
anxious to help the Sherman boom
along. Their bellowings for Blaine are
pitiable in the extreme; because, while
Ephraim is joined to his idol, the insen
safe idol seems to be tired of the idolatry
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-06-19
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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-04
LEWIS COUNTY
Comes TO the Front-An Auxiliary Or
. ganized In That Section. rs- 90

Comes TO the Front-An Auxiliary Or
. ganized In That Section. rsrr
Special Correspondence oihs ReGiaer. '.
WESTON, April Pursuant to q ell
Of the County Court, the people of Lewis
county met ut the Court House today to
organize an auxiliary to the State Immi-
grafton and Development Association.
The meeting was called to order by G.
NJ. Chidester and Louis Bennett was made
Temporary Chairman.
F. NJ. Chslfaut was made Permanent
President. A. E Kenny, Vice President;
G. NJ. Chidesttr, Secretary; j. H. Ed.
wards, Corresponding Secretary; NJ. J.
Casey, Treasurer, and ]. b. Finster Was
selected by the meeting 10 confer with the
County Court to get an appropriation, and
TO solicit aid from private individuals.
County Court is in session and the ap-
preparation asked for by Mr. Finster was
readily allowed. The meeting was fairly
attended and the people are beginning to
realize the importance OF these organiza-
lions in this section. Several speeches
were made, which created good deal of
enthusiasm and interest. There were five
members from each msgisteriAl district,
one Of whom is TO be Vice President from
each district, to co operate with the Coun-
ty Auxiliary. Lewis county is possessed
Of as much wealth as any county in the
State aud our people are determined not
to lag behind on the onward march Of our
State growth. We hope every county will
organize and help develop the fabulous
wealth Of our young mountain Common
wealth.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-04
A BITTER ATTACK
On the Engineer Brotherhood by the
Railway Conductors.

On the Eueinesrs' Brotherhood by the
Railway Conductors.
CHICAGO, April 3.-An afternoon paper
publishes advance sheets from the report
of the Grand Secretary of the Order of Rail
way Conductors, which have been sent out
to the managers Of the various railroads.
The report is made up almost entirely OF
bitter denunciation OF the Brotherhood of
Locomotive Engineers. The following are
extracts:
'It is unnecessary to do more than call
the attention of the members of the order
to the fact that divisions Of the Brother
hood of Locomotive Engineers have passed
resolutions that after their trouble with the
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy should
have been settled, no member OF the order
should be permitted TO run train where
members of the Brotherhood of Railway
Conductors were employed; and why? Be
cause, forsOOth, the members of the order
have not been willing to make of them
selves stepping stones for the engineers to
mount higher; because they have not join
ed in fight against their own interests to
accommodate the engineers; because, in q
word, they have dared 10 be men and at
tend 10 their duties. say, with emphasis,
the time has come when conductors should
in every instance oppose this organization
in its demands of the railway companies,
because every time you aid the engineers
you injure your own standing, prospects
and probable increase Of remuneration"
where is there an instance on record
where the engineers have aided, IN the
slightest degree, any other than them
selves ?'
They apply to the switchmen, brake
men, iremen, conducto:s-any one and
every one whom they think can be per
suaded to aid them, and as soon as trouble
is over, commence 10 prste of their organi-
zAtion, that keeps itself free from alliance
with any others; its members, who are
skilled laborers and who cannot afford 70
place their skill on par with the unskill-
ed of other organizations by assisting them.
Behold them now on their knees to the
sgitchmen's and brakemen's associations.
1T IS time for the conductors to teach
railway officials what the engineers them
selves already well know and are anxious
to conceal, tnst nine-tenths Of the conduc-
tors Of the United States are capable and
trustworthy engineers The conductors
on the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy have
already demonstrated this, and they are
ready TO do it on other roads. hope sim
cereiy that the time is close at hand when
they will no. only be ready, but willing TO
do 50 all over the United States. To-day
,ba anoireera receiyes nav for the intelli-
sence, knowledge, skill, experiences and re-
sponsibility Of tbs conductor. They have
been able to accomplish this result only
through the aid, or at least the sympathy
of the conductors themselves"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-04
TuRAsHED THEIR MAN,
But Were Promptly Punished by . North
Carolina Court.

RGLEraH, N, G., April 3 The su.
perior Court is in session here, aud a case
has just been developed that resembles in
some respects that Of the now infamous
Kuklux. II appears that a young white
man of-tbe name of Blanchard, who lives
in the southern part of this county, be-
came eursged at John Rains, a young
negro, because Blanchard had been told
that the negro had been spreading
reports that Blanchard had caused
the wife OF Rains to leave her husband
Smarting under this indignity, Blanchard
took another young white man with him
Of the name OF Hugh Woods to the place
where Rains was at work, and told Rains
that he must 10 before magistrate and
settle the matter by signing what they call
in the country "lie bill" This K aims re-
fused to do, alleging that he had only
stated what his wife had said, and that he
did not believe what she said Blanchard
told him that he had lied and he had
proved It on him. Rains then refused TO 90
any further, and Blanchard and Woods got
out oi tne DuSky anu teu TIC nanus Vi
Rains behind him. Then Blanchard took
bis buggy whip and thrashed Rains from
his head to his heels, giving him about $50
lashes No permanent injury was inflicted,
but Rains was not able to work for two
weeks. His body was perfect net work Of
cuts, bruises and scaIs.
Rains was living with white man of
the name of Utley, and he was 80 indig-
nant that his servant should be enticed
from his house during his absence and NAL
treated in this way that he came to Raleigh
and swore out warrant and had BlancE
ard aud Woods arrested and bound over to
the present term Of the Supreme Court
They were tried yesterday and found
guilty, aud were fined each $50 and the
costs Rains has now brought civil suit
against Blanchard and Woods and claims
S., 600 damages. This suit will be tried in
April next. The swiftness with which
these men were tried and punished is the
best evidence Of the peaceful condition Of
the South and shows that the negro is not
without protectors and avengers in the
judicial offices of the State.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-04
Braxton Thoroughly Alive.

Special Correspondence OF the Register.
BRAXToN c. II April 2.-The citizens
of this county met here to-day and organ
lied an auxiliary to the State Immigrs-
tion and Development Association. A
board was appointed, consisting of Pres
ident and Vice President from each mag
isterial district, a secretary and treasurer.
The oflice OF the board is at Braxton Court
House.
AreSolution was adopted instructing the
County Court tc make an appropriation of
county funds to pay Braxton's subscri ption
to the State fund. The people of this
county areShoronghly alive TO the import
arce Of The great move and eager to coop
crate with the State Association in filling
mp the State with thrifty and industrious
immigrants and inducing Capital to find a
home with ua.