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Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-02
practical POLITICS"

That peripatetic philosopher, Mr.
Christopher Buckley, erstwhile of San
francisco, but now citizen of the
world, gave London reporter some very
solid bits of philosophy the other day.
After remarking that he should proba-
bly, return to California when the warm
days come and the wild flowers are
springing DER the plain, he proceeded to
tell him about practical politics in this
state. He said:
"They had a Republican legislature in
the state and Republican board of SUI
pervisors in the city last year who SIM
ply3 lost their heads. The legislature
was called the legislature OF a thousand
scandals Twentyfour senators pooled
issues and had an agent named Faylor.
They made about $S, 600 apiece, but re-
fused to pay Faylor his commission. He
then turned around and sued them in
open court for it,"
1t seems that the reporter was so af-
fected by this disclosure that he asked
Buckley whether suffrage was failure
in this country, to which that gentleman
replied as follows:
''The fact is" said Buckley. "the bal
lot is more dangerous thing when
given to everybody than people imagine.
The people are Indifferent to their po-
litical duties. and this results in sys-
tenn of practical politics. in every great
American city,"
whats the remedy ?" pursued the
questioper. Then Buckley let down his
chin and grew gloomy as he thus spoke
81 can only answer by saying what has
often been said, that you can never get
pure politics till you have the united
action of a majority of honest, public
spirited citizens. Until you get that,
all corporate interests, ali heavy inter
ests, in fact, will simply be compelled TO
protect themselves against adverse leg
islation.
1.-The Indifference OF the citizens is
such that politics has every show there.
Public spirit is SO much weaker force
than private ambition that managing
man has good game to play if ne has
got brains enough to play it,
Comment on this interview would be
trifing with great theme. AS the late
Mr.. Sam Ward would remark, There's
nothing after cheese. -
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-02

The use of electricity for purposes
which steam power has formerly en-
crossed, is rapidly becoming an estab-
lished fact. The rapid development OF
the telephone, and other devices for
which we are indebted to Edison, Pro-
fessor Bell and other energetic aud in
genius inventors, is one OF the marvels
OF this age of progress, and is now sup
plemented by electrical traction. Today
the proposition is being discussed of an
electric railway between New York and
Chicago. There is very little doubt but
that it is an eventuality of the near fu-
ture. We shall probably also shortly
see some marked expansion in electric
locomotion in Los Angeles. The power
house of the Los Angeles Consolidated
Electric company is adequate for road
OF 200 miles in length. That it will be
run to its utmost in short time can
scarcely be doubted.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-02

WHILE the HERALD in no respect at
taches any unusual Importance to the
opinions ventilated in the circulars OF
the stock jobbing firm of Henry Clews
& Co., it nevertheless comedies that the
members OF that firm know what is
going on. Their emanations are every
day becoming more sanguine. The
enormous crops and consequent large
railway earnings will have their effect.
The conditions OF b1siness in the United
States are unusually gratifying in all
lines, and the heavy tonnage moved en-
braces not only grain but an unusual
amount of coal. In every line of busi-
ness the indications are for prosperity.
There is passage in the last circular
which we desire to reproduce because it
really gives the exact present status of
the silver question. 1t is as follows:
The worrying silver question is be-
coming gradually less feared as an ele-
ment of practical finance. 1t is seen
that public opinion has reached much
sounder and safer position on the ques
ton than it held earlier. The predom-
inant sentiment of that portion of the
public which really cares about and ex-
amines the question seems to have de-
cided, on the one hand. against an un-
qualified rejection of the metal and, on
the other, against an indiscriminate
permission of it's free coinage; and the
conclusion is reached that the only safe
and feasible method of reconciing these
two extremes is through doing every
thing possible to bring about an interna-
tlonal agreement, under which the lead
ing nations will bind themselves to free
coinage of both the metals upon uni
form basis of valuation. Most fortunate
ly, the current of public and official
opinion in Europe is moving encourag-
inglv in that direction. England has
officially expressed her willingness to
introduce silver into the reserves of the
Bank OF England and to establish free
coinage in India; and the strong popular
feeling of that county now finding
expreesson in favor of the double
standard may easily make the govern
ment and parliament willing to go beyond
these limits OF concession. At the same
time, the president has recently re-
ceived, through official sources, reports
much more hopeful as to the prospects
OF bimetallism in Europe than those
which led him to speak obviously on
those chances in his late message. While
facts of this character are causing the
men of Wall street to view the silver
problem as drifting towards better SO.
luton than had been feared, they see in
the operation of the silver law as it now
stands o potent element Of imitation.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-02

EDISON has lately taken to phvsiolog-
ical and metaphysical speculations. He
has developed monad and atom theory
which is highly interesting. He holds
that when human being is young the
atoms which compose him are assim-
ilative and concordant, but that with
advancing years they have a tendency
to disintegrate, resulting in decadence
and death. This is not the old scrip
tural idea that a mans life is three
score years and ten, but that by reason
of strength he sometimes compasses
four score, but it is certainly novel,
and perhaps true. If Mr.. Edison can
suggest method by which man can
discover the extent to which he has
been disintegrated. he will add an ele-
ment of practical value to his ingenious
theory.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-02

THE motion of the electric cars is in
general easy and agreeable, and the
theory has been developed in the east
that there is strong hygienic influence
in it that is specially beneficial to per-
sons suffering from paralysis. But
there seems to be reason to believe that
in descending steep grades, like that on
Second street,. for instance, they are
propelled at dangerous rate of speed.
There is no reason why they should not
be run slowly on such grades. u
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-02
SATURDAY. JANUARY 9. 1899.
HERALD PREMIUM MAP.

On or about the 1st of January pocket map
of the city of Los Angeles and suburbs will be
issued. This new map has been gotten up
with great care and expense for the
HERALD. 1t will prove valuable guide and
chart of reference to both newcomers and
old residents. 1t indicates the lines OF all the
street railways in operation and in process OF
construction. 1t gives the names OF all the
streets. corrected to date; table OF dis
tances to points in Los Angeles county and
vicinity, and many other valuable points
of reference and information making better
and more complete map and guide of this city
than ever previously issued.
This valuable premium with the HERALD will
be delivered free to the address of any new city
subscriber who will pay one months subscrip-
tion in advance
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-02

THAr Queen Victoria has earned gold
en- opinions by her excellent moral
character very few fair-minded people
would feel like disputing. AS her nu-
merous descendants put in their de-
mands for settlements on their mar
riage. however, John Bull becomes ex-
ceedingly restiye. According to all ac-
counts the excellent old lady has put
the large civil list which she has re-
ceived mainly into her own pocket
She is said to be the richest woman in
Europe. John Bull sometimes has a
notion that she ought to provide for her
children herself.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-02
THE ILLUSTRATED HERALD.

For some days past canvassers have
been out soliciting advertisements for
the ILLUSTRATED HERALD ANNUAL. This
will be the twelfth issue of this invalua-
BILE publication, which has done 80 much
to develop Los Angeles and Southern
California. Our agents have met most
gratifying success, and they will remain
in the field until it is time to put the
work to press.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-02
Extract from the Bean.

Dr. Prices Delicious Flavoring Extract of
Vanilla is extracted from the true Vanilla Bean
obtained from Mexico.
This popular flavor, as made by DR.. Price,
embodies all the delicate aroma of this agree
able fruit and is free from the strong, rank taste
of those extracts sold as Vanilla, which are
made from the cheap tonqua or snuff bean.
If something pure and nice is wanted to
flavor cakes, pies, creams or puddings, use DR..
Prices Delicious Flavoring Extracts, and the
housewife will never be disappointed,
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-02

tiers. 1t is not true, however, that the
mercury has descended lower on any one
day during our recent cold spell than in
previous years. As far back as 1874 the
vineyards of Anaheim and other sec
tions of the country were largely in
jured by frost. Our visitations from
any eccentric freak of the weather-clerk
have been exceedingly infrequent on
the whole
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-02
Bellevue Lying-In Institute.

Mrs. DR. j. H Smiths lying-in institute has
business daily and is still increasing 1t is con
Quoted by DR.. Smith with the assistance of
frst-class physicians, who are always ready in
lending help at any hour. Ladies can always
The doctor returns many thanks for the kind
patronage OF the past, hoping it will be double
formed, MRS DIR. J. II. SMITH,
~ Bellevue aYenue
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-02

Only 81 hours Los Angeles to Chicago
by the Santa Fe route. Corresponding
quick time to all eastern cities. Through
Pullman palace and tourist sleeping cars
daily. Personally conducted tourist car
excursion to Boston and intermediate
points weekly. Ticket Office 129 North
Spring st., Los Angeles, and Santa Fe
depot.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-02
milcs,s Nerve and liver pms.

Act on a new Principle-regulating the liver
stomach and bowels through tho nerves.
new discovery. DR.. Miless Pills speedily cure
biliousness. bad taste, torpid liver, piles, con.
stipstion. Unequalled for men. women, chill.
drep. Sma lest, mildest. surestl so doses, 25
cents Samples tree. at C. II. Hance.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-02

THERE seems to be no question but
that Southern California has had more
continuous cold weather during the
past two or three months than at any
time since the arrival Of the later set
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-02
Texas Oysters.

Fresh receipts every day, both can and bulk
Best and cheapest oyster ever brought to thi
coast Only three days en- route.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-02
ADJUSTMENTS.

Mr.. E. S. Willard will close his en-
gagement at the opera house by the per-
formances of The Middleman this after
noon and evening. No lover of the
drama can afford to miss seeing Mr..
Willard and his company. In the opin-
ion of many Mr.. Willard is excelled by
no actor; certainly his support is the
best company ever seen in this city, and
the scenery and appointments of the
the plays have never been equaled in
this city.
x*x
On Thursday Mr.. William H. Sher-
wood, the eminent pianist, will give a
concert at Y.MCA. hall, assisted by
Mrs. Modini-W Wood, soprano; w. Gard
ner, Cogswell, baritone; J. H. Brenner,
accompanist. Tickets, reserved seats,
81, admitting two.
Nv
On Thursday next the DEVILS Auc.
ton company begins three nights en-.
gagement at the opera house.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-02

CREAM PuFy ready raisingthour,
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-02
DIR. a. c. STODDART,
San Francisco's Oldest and leading special
physician and surgeon an
WILL VISIT LOS ANGELES
January 4th Zone week only to January
10th, 1892.
Offices at I23 South Main ST.,
LOS ANGELES.

Dr. A. c. Stoddart is the veteran Pacific coast
specialist for chronic diseases and diseases of
men and women. Before railroads were built
in Southern California he travelled in his pri-
vate cocch through the valley relieving the
suffering and afflicted.
DR. A. c. Stoddart is now managing and
visiting physician for the Dr. Liebig Co. of Los
Angeles, san Francisco, CAL, and Kansas City,
Mo-, and president of THE LIEBIG WORLD
DISPEN5ARY of the above cities.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-02
LOS ANGELES HERALD

-PUBLIsHED-
SEVEN DAYS a WEEK.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-02
JOSEPH d. LYNCH. JAMES ]. AYERS.
AYERS & LYNCH, PUBLISHERS.

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second-class matter.1
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-29
ONLY NINE SAVED.

The British Steamship Roumania Goes
Down With 122 Souls on Board-Other
Ocean Disasters Caused by European
Storms-Furious Gales in England.
LISBON, Oct. 28-The British steamship
Roumania was wrecked to-day at the mouth
of the Arelho river, near Peniche. One
hundred and thirteen persons were drowned
and only nine were saved. The Roumania
had 55 passengers aboard, together with a
crew numbering 81. The Roumania's cap
tain and pilot are among the lost. Large
quantities of wreckage are washing ashore
all along the neighboring coast.
The Roumania was an iron screw steam.
ship. of 3,3S7 tons, belonging to the An
chor line and plying between Liverpool
and Bombay. She sailed from Liverpool
for Bombay October %. Peniche, near
where the Roumania is reported to have
been wrecked, is fortified town OF Portu-
gal on the Atlantic ocean, about 30 miles
north of the town of Tagus.
The steamer Louvre, bound for Bayonne,
was wrecked at Penmarch, Finisterre. last
night. Seventeen persons were drowned.
The Cunarder Etruria, from New York,
which passed Brow Head at Z o'clock to-
night, has experienced violent weather.
Owing to the severity of the storm she was
unable to disembark either passengers or
mails here. and proceeded almost directly
for Liverpool. A tender was damaged in
attempting to fasten alongside her, and the
Etruria's master-at-arms was drowned dur
ing the effort
The gale that has prevailed on the south
west coast of ireland for the past three
days is now greatly abated. Reports of
many shipwrecks are coming in hourly.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-29
MAKING REPUBLICANS.

The Mckinley Laws Effect on the Gun In
dustry-Belgium Not Able to Compete
With the United States Under the Pres
ent Tariff.
BUFFALO, Oct. 2S-[Special Hardly a
day passes that Western New York does not
see some practical illustration of the bene-
fits of the tariff as imposed by the McKin-
ley bill The latest is that of the Burgess
Gun Company, which is building immense
works in this city, to be in running order
by December /. The company will employ
about 100 men as a starter. Later the force
will be largely increased, and everyone OF
these workmen will be an American. The
works will cover ten acres and will be 100
feet long and four stories high
A. Burgess, the treasurer and organizer
of the company, and who is the inventor of
several Important gun mechanisms, Is In
his CITY overseeing the building Of this
factory and will remain here. When asked
how the Mckinley tariff affected his busi-
ness, he replied:
"But for Mckinley our industry would
never have existed, and Belgium would
have continued to manufacture nearly all
the guns used in this country. Without
tariff We cannot compete with their pauper
labor d
"What are the comparative wages of gun
makers in this country and Belgium"
"They earn franc in Belgium where they
earn 81 here. The sweating system exists
there in its worst FORM A laborer there
will take piece of work home from the fac
tory and his wife and children will work on
it. The Mckinley bill puts a specific duty
of from 81 to S6 on each gun and retains the
old duty OF 35 per cent ad valorem. They
can beat us out on cheap guns, for none are
made in this country except few single
barrels
Mr.. Burgess called attention to another
feature of the Mckinley law. 1t takes the
duty entirely off gun barrels The reason
is there are no twist barrels made in this
country. 1t is all hand work and labor is
too high here.
The gun business has been greatly bene-
fted by the tariff The factory at Batavia
made 1000 guns last year; this year there
will be 300 turned out. This year Mr..
Burgess will vote the Republican ticket for
the first time.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-29
A VIVISECTION FIGHT

Enlivens Another Session of the Ameri-
can Humane Association-A Tie Vote
Followed by Modified Resolution
Sports of the Turkish Minister Roasted.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 28.-At to-day's
meeting of the American Humane Associa-
tion, the question of vivisection was dis
cussed in lively manner, and vote on .
resolution condemning the practice as COM
monty performed, resulted in tie, where
upon the President was at once set upon by
both sides, who importuned him for his
vote. The mover of the motion advised the
President to vote against it, as 1t was too
close anyhow to be decisive, which action
the President took. Dr. Lefingwell, OF
Rochester, offered the following as SUBJ
stitute:
The American Humane Association re.
every State in the Union the enactment OF
laws which shall prohibit under severe
penalty, the repetition or pain ul expert
ments upon animals for the purpose OF
teaching or demonstrating well known ana
accepted facts Agreed to-Yeas, "a; nays,
49,
The Committee on Resolutions reported
and the convention adopted resolutions, in
Guiding the following: Condemning the
introduction by the Turkish Minister at Bar
Harbor, Me-, Of class of sport known as
the animal race, which included goat, calf,
pig, mouse, cock, bee, hen, rats. alligators
and porcupine; condemning child insur-
ance; declaring that the exposure and
starvation of thousands of cattle on the
plains during the winter is disgrace to
American civilization; condemning the bar
barity and extreme cruelty practiced by the
German and Austrian cavalry officers in
their recent long distance race.
Chicago was chosen as the place for the
next meeting. These officers were elected:
President, John G. Shortall, Chicago; Treas
urer, Craig D. Richie, Philadelphia; Secre-
tary, Martin V. b Davis Philadelphia
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-29
GOING DOWN THEHILL

Old Age Creeping on Shows Itself in Lack.
Many Who Are Old in Years are vigor.
GUS and Healthy-How Such Condition
may be EncOmpassed by All.
How many elderly men and women we see
who plainly show they are "going down the
hill" The trembling hand, the uncertain
step, the lack of brightness in the eye, the
shrunken features, all indicate that life is
not ut high tide, that the strength and vital
forces are not what they once were, and in
fact, that they are going down the hill This,
of course, is to be expected, for when one
reaches later years, physical troubles are
sure to come, but how many elderly people
we see are healthy, happy and comparative
ly vigorous. They always seem cheerful,
bright, contented. Why should not all be
equally fortunateP 1t certainly is possible
Every elderly man and woman needs to
gently assist nature, all the while needs to
take some pure stimulant regularly. Every
doctor in the land admits this, and its COM
not be understood, however, that any ordi-
nary stimulant would be recommended. 1t
must be something pure. powerful, health
giving and strength-imparting. Such q
stimulant can be found only in Duffy's Pure
Malt Whiskey. 1t is the only medicinal
whiskey in the market. Its wonderful popu-
larity Is due entirely to its power and what
1t has accomplished. Any elderly man or
woman through its use may certainly pre-
serve the health, and may reasonably
expect to prolong the life. Do not be in
duced. however, to try any inferior article
or any which the druggist OF grocer may
seek to put in its place. There is nothing
which can accomplish the same object.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-29
HAD A GOOD EFFECT.
The Resolutions of Business Men
Have a Restraining Influence
ON DISORDERLY HOMESTEADERS.
An Addition of 20 Men Made to the Force
Of Deputy sheriffs.
JONES GIVEN MORE TINE TO EXPLAIN

The force of deputies at Homestead was
reinforced by 20 men from Pittsburg yester-
day. The result was that good order pre-
vailed in the town. The meeting of busi-
ness men and their strong resolutions
against disorder have had a very REFRESHING
effect. Yesterday number Of additional
business men signed the resolutions They
said they would have attended the meeting
if they had known it was to be held.
Squire Oefner last night arrested Harry
Pollitt for knocking down Charles Cape
hardt, one of the Carnegie clerks The
case against Tyock, non-unionist. accused
of shooting an unknown, will be heard in
court this morning He claims he was shot
in the shoulder and returned the FIRE. The
Squire refused to accept bail, saying that
somebody had been injured in the leg, and
DR.. Purman told him there are cases on
record where people have died from similar
wounds. The Carnegie attorneys applied to
Judge McClnng, but he issued an order TO
have DIR. Purman and Squire Oeffner ap-
pear in court this morning and show cause
why bail should not be granted.
A number of the Wilson Tariff Students
from Wheeling were in Homestead arrang-
ing to have the men attend the Stevenson
demonstration next Tuesday. Judge
McClung extended the time until this
morning for Attorney D. R. Jones to
answer Sheriff McCleary.
William Hogg. non-union man, entered
suit before Alderman McMasters yesterday
charging James McCallister, James Holler-
an, Benjamin Neville, Chuck Roy and
Peter Cavanaugh with aggravated assault
and battery. Hogg alleges that last Sunday
the defendants gave him severe beating
with clubs and stones Constable James
Brislin went to Homestead and succeeded
in arresting Roy. He was brought to the
city and in default of 81. 900 bail was COM
mitted to Jail for hearing next Tuesday.
1t is expected that the other defendants
will be arrested to-day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-29
DRIVEN OUT IN THE NIGHT.
Two Little Children Made to Suffer by an
Unloving Father.

Two Little Children Made to Suffer by an
Unloving Father.
Wondering Epner, of Friendship ave-
nue., is not treating his family right, SO the
Anti-Cruelty Society people say. He was
arrested yesterday by Agent Val Fisher.
Epner is an employe of the Carnegie
mills in Lawrenceville. He works at night
sometimes and as he is widower there is no
one to look after his children. He is the
father of five little ones For three of
these he has a fathers love, but for girl
aged 10 and a boy of 13 years he has no
care. According to. Mr.. Fisher, Epner is
only happy when these two children are out
of his sight. He drives them from home in
the dead of night. and for quite awhile the
boy has secured his slumber in neighbors'
coal sheds or at the police stations
A night or two ago the girl was found on
neighbor's step. 1t was past midnight,
and the little one said her father had driven
her from home. She was picked up and
carried to her door. Wondering Epner
was sitting in the kitchen doing over glass
Of beer, and when he slept his poor daugh-
ter was smuggled into bed.