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Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-15
TAG DANGER IN FRANCE.

The first thing that strikes US, who
live under written constitution, as the
great danger in the French situation, is
that the chamber of deputies has
dangerous amount of power and is max
ing dangerous use of it. Suppose, in
disregard of the president and the
senate, our popular branch of the gov
ernment were to assume to act both as
tribunal to investigate and to try and
punish, what would the people say
And yet that is what the French cham
ber Of deputiesis doing today. And not
only is it doing it but it is arreating and
imprisoning persons even under the sus-
picion OF offenses and paying small heed
to the machinery of the usual processes
and tribunals true to the law. Even
members of the senate and
President Carnot are under sur
veillance, liable at any moment
to be denounced aud proceeded against
by this one branch of the government
that calls itself republic of laws. 1t
seems to US that this is an anomaly OF
government and that the. outcome of 1t
ia not easy to reason about. President
Carnot is not of the people, but merely
the choice of an organized branch of the
government that may dismiss him as
they first chose him. In this state
of affairs in the government, which
is made phenomenally worse by
the fact of unparalleled corruption
all through it, comes also another
danger, always exinting but more
threatening than ever before, the bold
and widespread demonstrations of the
anarchists and socialists, who always
thrive in times like these. With an
honest and stable government and in
times of peace and prosperity discen
| tent can be put down and defiant mobs
put out OF the way, as the commune was
| put out of the way. But the soldiers
muet not act yet. The government
| is weak and guilty of 30 much corrup-
tion it dares not kill off the mslcon-
tente. Never was such embarrassment |!
1t cannot invoke extreme measures be-
cause its own tenure ia 30 frail. It
knows the tremendous disparity be-
tween the conservative and the destruc-
tive forces in the world SO well that it
cannot openly invite the danger OF
dynamite. France cannot challenge its
inhamed nnasses of discontented to open
strife when they have so good cause to
complain. It is o danger not often
threatening nation, and yet twenty
years OF peace and prosperity lie such an
argument in favor of continuance of
the republic that it would seem to have
still great mission in the world.
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-15
THR INJUsTICE OF HISTORY.

In q great drama like the Rebellion,
10 which there were SO many actors,
such rush of affairs, so many accounts
and estimates of events and participants
that were careless or colored by partisan
feeling, or even purposely distorted or
misrepresented, there must have been,
at the best, many praises for the uude-
serving and much blame put upon those
who we're real patriots and heross. 1t
were impossible to correct all these
thinge, and perhaps Improbable to
dwell too much upon them, since there
is so much We must put behind US aud
forget, forget as nature does and 20 on ,
ever new forms aud creatures. But one
thing has been claimed for General
Butler, in the last dly or two's gush OF
eulogy, which is 60 incorrect as hiater-
ical truths and go unfair to the memory
of others that it seems worth while to
refer to it.
In long sketch OF the general in a
leading coaet newspaper--and this, also.
is treated as true in the general dis
patches he is given the credit OF origin
ating the policy OF not sending back
through our lines the escaping negroes,
but putting them to some usesto us in
the carrying on of the war. One writer
makes him the author Of the proclama-
tion Of 1861 to such effect. Now, the
substantial facts are these: Gen. John
Phslps of Vermont. a regular army off,
Ger, while in command of Ship island,
off the Mississippi sound. in 1861 and
the early months of 1862, issued an or
der that slaves coming into his lines
should not be sent back but held. He
went further, no doubt, than be ought
to have doEe, and invoked impracticable
reasons for his course. 1t was also in
direct contravention OF the Republican
platform of 1850, and OF ths presidents
known policy. Ia other words, he in
fused too much mere sentiment into
his administration of this delicate
affair. But he struck at the root of
the matter, and it was the beginning of
the agitation that speedily brought out
the emancipation proclamation. The
president had to demand of Phelps that
he square his account with the party
doctrine, which WAS the governments
position, of course, and require that he
do nothing to interfere with slavery as
domestic institution OF the south.
The old soldier refused, and was sent
back to his Vermont home and was
never heard Of more in the war.
Less than a year later General Free
mont raised the same issue, substantial
ly, in Missouri, declaring that the
colorea people who swarmed into his
lineg must not be seat back to masters
in rebellion, bat through any aud all
employments should be made to tell in
favor of the union forces. He also was
required to modify his action and recall
orders he had issued, and resigned
rather than comply. In fact, during
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-15
More Oil at Newhall.


O. T. Dondore, president of the Ban
ner Oil company, says the San Diego
Union, which has 1900 acres of oil beal-
ing land at Newhall, received dispatch
yesterday from the superintendent of
the works that heavy flow of oil had
been secured in the we'll the company is
sinking. The dispatch read: "Got it.
Oil rises solid 400 feet" This will be
good news to the stockholders of the
company, many Of whom reside in this
city. The we'll will produce about 80
barrels of crude petroleum per day,
worth 81 per barrel.
The sinking of the we'll has been car
ried on with many discouragements
the cost of the work necessitating sew
eral assessments. When down 45O feet
the borerH struck vein of oil sand, but
this proved to be shallow, and water
was again encountered. The stock
holders were naturally Respondent, but
work was continued. At $50 feet last
week flow of gas was reached, and on
Saturday the oil sand was again en-
countered. This proves to be 80 or 80
feet thick, guaranteeing a steady and
profitable flow.
AT 695 feet the drill passed through a
six foot vein of coal, 40 the discovery is
one of double value, and the directors
are naturally well pleased with the
outlook.
The company's property 10 located be-
tween other paying tracts, and the sink
ing OF ether welle is contemplated.
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-15
TIE New York World. in commentir

The New York World, in commenting
upon the lac. that it wsa quite probable
that no amount oi protest could prevent
the election of Mr.. Murphy to the
United States senate, said that this did
not in any way destroy the value of the
protest itself. In general way this is
indisputabe. It has long bean an axiom
with the American people that an ap-
peal always lies to their sober second
thought. The HERALD, in opp osing the
conversion OF a Democratic victory in
Los Angeles into Democratic defeat,
through the action OF the police com
mission, has been actuated by no per
sonal feelings iniinicsl to Chief Glazs.
It has opposed the re-appointmeu. Of
that official on principle. The Dsmo-
cratic party has been simply betrayed
in that matter by persons calling them
selves Democrats. The next stage OF
the moesesy viii come up when the fire
commissioners assemble to do their work.
A thorough Dcnocrat, and 3 reputable
Democrat, should be elected to that pc
sition, or its Republican chief should
be rs-elected. Democrats have reached
such stage OF disgust in the matter
that most Of them are perfectly indif-
ferent. Il not Moore as good chief Of
the fire department as Glaas ia of the
police department? Why make fieh Of
+ one and hesh Of the other? Moore has
been hers longer than Glass, and helped
to make the charter. OF course, Demo-
erats dAinaad that come equare-toed
Democrat, whoss character ranks high,
should pe elected. Failing that, they
care i.otniag for tue matter. The coun-
try, the siste ana the city are going to
be Democratic hereafter till the COWS
come home, and the day Of reckoning
will pureiy srriva. The HERALD simply
holds onf notes Of warning.
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-15

Ir is difficult to understand how any
member of the legislature can bring
himself to oppose the bill to make prize
fighting, in all it's guises and DISCUSSES,
unlawful. We venture to assert that
the frequent exhibitions of this brutal
business has done more to discredit and
curse San Francisco than any other one
feature of it's show business. Decent
people in the city and out of it have
beer filled to the safety OF disgust ever
this sickening practice. And on q
smaller scale, the same thing is true Of
Los Angeles. 1t is something too shame
full even to be seriously argued against.
IL must end or we must stand before the
country disgrsced.
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-15

the first year or two of the war. with
the armies in southern fields, at least,
it was constantly maintained by the
majority of officers and soldiers that we
must turn to account the negro element
and could not carry out the fine pro-
gramme of 1880 as to the domestic insti-
tutions of the south.
General Butler relieved General
Phelps at Ship island in the early days
OF the winter OF 1862. He squared him.
self with the president and reversed
Phelps' policy. A year lates, being in
turn relieved by Banks, Butler went
home and s9on after to Fortress Monroe,
where he had command, and it was
there, in 1868, with a ripening Of not
matured public sentiment and tacitly
understood policy, as well, behind him,
that he declared we should hold on to
and use the escaping slave, because he
was contraband of warl The word con-
traband tickled the ears of the cores
pondents about him and went over the
country till it was SO identified with the
negro that he took it on as name and
carried it for years even after the war
closed. Thus does it appear that cute
and catchy word was coined by Butler
at q ripe season, and made him famous
in this connection long after the real
controversy over the negro had been
settled through the martyrdom of
others, and was about to be authorita-
lively defined by the emancipation proc
lamation. We would not dstract in the
smallest measure from Bdtler's share
in this. but it was small merit compared
with the Reriops sacrifices that others
had made in this behalf, and it is only
fair that simple recital of actual events
should be made, az possible antidote
to the poison of certain hero wor.
ship which scorns facts. General But
leI's services to the union were great,
but common justice requires that his
career be shorn of some of the spectscu.
lar which both he and his followers
were too much accustomed to surround
themselves with. 1t is only by honestly
pointing out how these things some
times come about, and thus explain
them, that we can acquit historians oi
being set down as privileged liare," as
Balzac said of them.
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-15
Wilson,s Big Find.

From Mr.. John Wilson, better known
as quarts" Wilson, says the San Ber-
nardino Courier, who arrived in this
city on Sunday last from the vicinity of
Twenty-nine Palms, reporter of The
Courier is able to give its readers the
following mining items from that Sec
tion:
Of course every old minor in this Sec
tion knows "Quartz" Wilson.
"Mr. Wilson," said the reporter, sit
is said thai you have some remarkably
rich gold claims near Twenty-nine
Palms."
II have" said Mr.. Wilson, land if
you will come with me will show the
specimens from my new find about 10
miles from Twenty-nine Palms."
The reporter, eager to look at the root
OF ell evil. accompanied Mr.. Wilson to
his hotel and was shown the specimens.
1t is needless to cay that the scribe at
once wanted to buy half interest, but.
his pocketbook being depleted, stood no
show. MIR. Wilson explained to the
scribe the country where his mines are
located and said that San Juan was not
8 marker to his claims, for tine mines in
that aeetion are placers and his ia
quartE-a white quartz-and the free
gold is abundant, the assays from which
went from $500 to $400 per ton, the low
est assay going $1l5.
He will have more news to give the
readers in our next issue.
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Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-15

lines. A person who will allow himself
to be paid several millions of dollars for
taking down and shipping to Aspinwall,
and there setting up again, machinery
that never had any existence. would
probably even allow himself to be petted
by pretty woman. In fact, there is no
telling to what point he might worry
his complaisance. He seems TO have
gobbled tribe over 5000. 900 as far as
heard from, sll the counties not being
in, and about the only consideration for
it all is what the more vulgar Americans
are fond of calling "iawbone." Great
art thou, oh Eifel! Thy cheek divided
around amor gst regiment or two OF
hardy fellow would carry them all for
ward to most roseste fortune.
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-15

THE better opinion amongst the labor
ers and employers as well as the gen.
eral public appears to be against main
tanning anything in the way of an ex-
change in this city, such as has been
proposed. Experience has shown that
these have never succeeded when run
by public funds. They have too often
proved TO he breeders Of discomfort snd
asylums for loafers rather than sources
of reliable. vital help to anybody. Let
the council make no mistake here.
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-15

WEDNESDAY in Sacramento will tell
the kind of stuff our Populist fellow-cit-
izens are made of. 1t is generally con-
ceded amongst men of ali parties that,
after ballot or two, the California
Populist ought TO realize that for sena-
torial quantity he is not quoted on the
boards. After one or two ballots be is
expected to 60 for Mr.. White. There
are three men, two Populists and one
Independent, who have, in the hearing
of numbers of people, said that, after
realizing the hopelessness of Populist
success, they would cast their ballots
for our townsman. Will they do it?
The HERALD thinks they will.
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-15

tn HAS been the self-complacsnt habit
OF amsricans TO imagine that they had
tho biggest thieves and lobbyists in the
world. We have been well cured of that
c,aceit Any OF those Panama French
men is q huekiebsrry Sbove our per-
simmoa in that line. There is soma-
thDg captivating and altogether
lovely in a man asking and receiving
$500, 900, or 1900 coo francs, for merely
dropping suggestion - conveying a
casual hint, "a it we're. No wonder that
tbs man who had the sublime ha-di-
hood TO make such dicker should have
designed and built thu largest tower in
tile world. ~. Eifsl simply suggested
the lottery ijes, aud for that and moth
lag more he pocketed that little d0xseur.
When NJ Charles de Lesseps was asked
If Efsl bad doae any work on the
bourse Tor this vast amount of spot cash
he said no--that ne had advanced the
idea of q lottery, and that that had set.
tied the matter. Most of US have col
lection of suggestions that we would
part with in job lots at q large discount
ON tower sterdard. Monsieur Eiffel is
undoubtedly man Of nerve in many
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-15

The Monarch thinks that the repeal
of the Sherman silver bill will benefit
California because this is gold COM
munity, and sll contracts are made
payshe in gold hereabeuts. That ia q
view of tue matter we had not taken.
1t would be interesting to hear Senator
William N. Stewart on that point. The
Examiner sniffs panic in the air. Oh
no! We never have panics when Cleve-
land ia at the helm.
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-15

IT is strange that in a country go pol
ished as France politics should be go
feroeiops. And yet, considering the
provocations to fsrocity which exist
there, it is not SO strange after all.
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-15

Mr. CLEvaLAND has announced that
he does not intend to permit his privacy
at lakewood, New Jersey, to be dis
turbed. Hera is . hint to the importu-
nate Office seeker which he would do
we'll TO heed. It is not always the early
bird that catches the worm.
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-15

THE agreeable increase in the amount
of our clearing house balances stiil
keeps up. Though email compared to
the increase OF the week before, last
week they show an advancement OF
twenty. five per cent.
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-15

Amongst the many pleasant receptions
given to Prof. Joseph LIE Conte here we
are sure that none have given him more
qualification than that rendered him ON
last Tuesday night by his old friend,
Mrs. M. A. Knox, at her residence on
Cottage Place. After partaking OF a
sumptuous dinner the company gathered
in the parlor and spent several hours in
delightful conversation, Mrs. Knox her.
self drawing the professor out in many
we'll anecdotes of the olden time,
and especially in very graphic descrip
tion of a can oe trip the doctor made IN
1910 from Detroit to Lake Superior, and
thence to the Mississippi, to the Falls
of St. Anthony, passing over the present
sites of great and populous cities with
out meeting white man until he
reached st. Louie. Among the guests
present to meet Dr. lie Conte were Mrs.
George @. Knox, Miss Margaret Knox,
Miss Johnston, Mrs. Hough, Mr.. and
Mrs. Harden, Mr.. and Mrs. Fisher, Mr..
and Mrs. Hyatt. Mrs. Price, Maj. II. q.
Osborne, Col. J. j. Ayres, Mr.. E. A.
Saxton and others. 1t was an evening
Of rare felicity and greatly enjoyed by
the distinguished gentleman who was
Mrs. Knox's chief guest.
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-15
SOCIETY.

The Glover Leaf club held its fourth
monthly dance of the season in Krsm-
er's hall Friday night. The affair was
as enjoyable as are all the meetings of
this organization and was we'll attended.
The young ladies looked very charming
in their dancing costumes. Those pres
ent were: Mrs. Behymer, Misses Bow
man, Austermell, jackson, Clara Ben
nett, Corinne Rbard, Kinsey, Sadie
Bigler, Burke, McGregor, Thatcher, Nc
Henry, Curtis, Longley, Greenwald,
Fox, Hubbard, Flora Pearson, Ida Swan
burg, Blackmsn, Hattie Pearson, Jenk-
ins, Sebile, Wilson, Gus Frost, Anna
Frost, Sallie Stevens, Dryden. Minnie
Sullivan, Johnson, Carter, Jennie Big
Ter, Whitaker. Beaver, Ivey, Tan
ner, Steigerwslt, Windheim, Sabine,
Glass, Huntley, Mrs. White.
Messrs. Behymer, Barber, Brockway,
Bowers, VIII. Collins, Frank Erwin.
Edouart, George Fitch, Fruhling,
Hagan, Jeffries, @. Kits, F. Kits, Kin
Mooney. Mullin, Moore, Mackay, Nc
Roger, Randall, F. Reynolds, A. Rey
nolds, Richardson, Robinson, Shepard,
Shields, Tanner, F. Wilson, Y. E. Will
son, Whomes, R. Wanskowski, Wolfe
Youngsworth.
x*x
The social and entertainment given by
the faculty and students of the popular
Woodbury. business college, on Friday
evening, was attended by a large circle
of friends and acquaintances among our
influential citizens, and was most en-
| joyable affair in every way.
The large hall of the commercial de-
partment was decorated with profu-
| sion of evergreens and flowers in a most
complete and artistic manner, giving
| the room very bright and tasty ap-
pearance. By O'Clock there was scarce
| ly available standing room, and shortly
after this bour Prof. Hough, in few
appropriate words of welcome, an
nounced the first number on
| ing the Misses Beck for a
piano duet, which was exceedingly
we'll rendered, followed by . recitation
given in excellent style by Miss Mabel
Kallock. Next followed a varied and
unusually excellent programme, includ-
ing recitations by such popular favorites
as Miss Nina Cuthbert. Mr.. Tom
Barnes, vocal solo by Mr.. Ragland,
also by Miss Clay, with piano accom-
paniment by Mr.. Stephens and violin
obligato by Mr.. Wilson. Messrs. Merry
and Hill followed with mandolin and
guitar duet, and the literary programme
closed with a selection by the guitar
and banjo quartette, composed of Prof.
and Mrs. Hough, Miss Rifenberick and
Mr.. Hill, members of the popular De
Lano Ideal club, which was perfectly
rendered and received deserved en-
core. Prof. Hough then invited every
one to join in the college promenade, a
special feature of the aocials.
xx~
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-15

On Friday evening, January 18th,
Miss Radie Whitcomb, ons of the most
popular young ladies on Ann street. was
given surprise party by some OF her
many friends. The usual games and
dancing were INDUCED in and refresh
ments served in due style, and it is
needless to say that all present enjoyed
themselves. One of the features of the
evening was COW bell sersnade rendered
to Mr.. Rex Belcher by some of his
friends.
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-15
SUNDAY. JANUARY I5, 1893.

THE HERALD is sold at the Occidental Hot
news stand, San Francisco, for sc copy.
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-15

L. p. Fisher, newspaper advertising agent, Il
Merchants Exchange, San Francisco, Is an
authorized agent. This paper is kept on fle In
his Office.
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-15
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O the Los ANGELES DAILY HERALD Will be
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Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-15

Mrs. W. @. Morrison entertained a
party of friends in delightful manner
at her home, 1347 South Olive street,
Tuesday evening, with music, games
and dancing, after which delightful re-
freshments were served. Among those
present were Mrs. Georgia Atkinson,
Mertha Gwyn and Marguerite Abbott,
Messrs. ]. s. Oliver, Robert Abbott, f.
E. Scott, j. Harry Morrisey and w. G.
Morrison.
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-15
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Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-15

Tho engagement ia ammo unced of Mr..
Joseph Jonas of San Bernardino and
Miss Marguerite Cohn. They will be at
home to all their friends this afternoon.
and this evening will entertain their
many acquaiutances as the Cohn man
sion, South Olive street.
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-15

surprise party in celebration of the
twenty-ninth birthday of Mr.. Charles
Moser of 201 Augusta street was given
him last evening by his friends. The
following were present: Mr.. and Mrs.
Beebe, Miss May Beebe, Mr.. and Mrs.
Launtzel, Mr.. and Mrs. Gerckens. Mr..
and Mra. Long, Mr.. and Mrs. Christen-
sen, Joseph Dominguez, J. S. Redows,
Mrs. ]. j. Carpenter, P. Valenzuela, LIE
Oente Davis, A. S. Ybarra, N. Guzman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-22
Potomac Councils Annual Bsnquet.

Potomac Council. No. 2Os. held their sec
ond annual banquet last evening at the
National Hotel. and more than a hundred
members of this successful fraternal and
insurance organization sat down TO q hand
some spread. The national body has q
membership of 5000. through all parts OF
the United States. The Potomac Council
draws its membership entirely from the
bureau of engraving and printing. and al
ready numbers nearly 20.
Mr. i. F. Roche, president of the council,
presided as POSTMASTER and after congratu-
iating the members On the favorable pros
poets OF the organization called upon the
Following speakers: Mr.. William Briggs
OF the Senate National Union, Mr.. W. C.
Challice. president of the District of CO.
iumbia cabinet; MIR. L. Z. Ford, vice presi-
dent: Mr.. Nj. Goldsmith. treasurer; Messrs
j. w. Moore, j. Castle and H. FLOYD
During the evening there was some ex-
cellent music by the Washington Concert
Conpany's quartet Messrs. c. F. Meter,
J. n. Cathell, Frank Anderson and Stephen
9 Mason. There were solos by Messrs. r.
Shultz, j. Taylor and J. Fahey.