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The herald., 1893-10-15

THRILLING WITH HUMAN LIFR.

There is something positively shock
| ing in the way human life is trifed with
in the United States by railway corpora
tions. 1t was of course to be expected
that the enormously increased traffic
connected with the Columbian world 8
fair would, to come extent, add to the
percentage of casualties; but whatever
margin has been allowed, in the calcula-
tions of those who take the Mrs. Gum
midge view of life. have been largely
exceeded. There is surely no conceiv-
able excuse foy one train crashing into
its forward section, as was the case in
the city OF jackson, Michigan, on
Thursday. Such disaster is the very
acme of carelessness, and criminal care.
lessness at that. For only were all rules
of prudence disiegsrded. but the city
ordinance, which prescribes that no rate
of speed higher than six miles an hour
should be permissible, was violated.
Wanton destruction of life should not
be tolerated for a moment. A little
sharp administration of our penal laws
would have very salutary effect on
people who are willing to receive salaries
without honest work. Who has ever heard
OF the punishment OF an offending engi-
neer or brakeman? On rare occasions
they are found in fault by coroner's
jury, and there an end. Indictments
are rarely found by grand juries, and in
the few instances in which they are, the
twelve good men and true who try the
cases allow their sympathies to overruls
their judgments. With an almost guar
anteed immunity from punishment, it ie
not at all surprising that train hands
become careless. This last horror, in
the very depot at jackson, will doubt
less arouse a wholesome public senti-
ment. In the Grand Central depot in
London, during business hours. train
leaves in some direction every minute on
the stroke of an electric bell; and, in all
the years since the system was estab-
lished, there has been no disaster such
as that at Jackson. Our liability to
chronicle unspeakable horrors is the
more remarkable because the Westing-
house air brake-an Incompatible safe
guards an American invention. Some
day or other, it is to be hoped, our peo-
pie will awaken to the fact that human
life is OF some account. Personal peril
has grown to such proportions that it is
a wonder that people dare to travel at
all. The average American can only
venture to go on journey by recalling
the old adsge, threatened men live
long"
Such an object lesson as that at jack
son, the other day. surely ought not to be
disregarded. Thus far we have not been
treated to the awful narratives of num-
bers of human beings suffering inciners-
ton. It is too early in the season for
that. But it is bound to come, along
with the red-hot stoves of the colder
weather. Some years ago. as result
of several narrowing holocsusts, the
legislature of New York passed law
directing the railway companies operat-
ing in that state to heat their cars with
steam and light them with electricity.
We do not know whether or no these
high and mighty corporations have
obeyed the statute. but that such law
should be passed in every state and
territory of the Union is undoubted.
1t is high time that trifing with human
life should cease.
The herald., 1893-10-15

MORE and more it is becoming evident
that the unconditional repeal OF the pur-
chasing clause Of the Sherman bill is
not possible. Our esteemed president
finds that he is not absolutely master of
the situation and that some things can
be done as we'll as others. The attempt
to wear out the silver senators has proved
to be disastrous failure. 1t is believed
in we'll informed circles that q compro-
mise acceptable to the silver men is be-
ing incubated.
The herald., 1893-10-15

JUDGE EMERY, the able and urbane
president of the irrigation congress, was
at one time a member OF the staff OF the
Kansas City Times. He is enchanted
with Los Angeles, thinks our city the
ideal place, and made host OF friends
during his short stay in our midst. The
latch strings of Angeleflos will always
hang out for such men as this accom-
pliBhed Kanean.
The herald., 1893-10-15

In view OF the banquets galore in which
they will be compelled to participate
while in France it is well that the Rus
sian sailors have stomachs OF iron. The
visit to Toulon is undoubtedly the an
swer to the German, Austrian and Ital-
ian maneuvers.
The herald., 1893-10-15

THEY are obliged to resort to dynamite
to get up anything like disaster on the
Pacific coast. The wreck of the steamer
Newbern off Point Firmin, day before
yesterday, was not made gloomy by a
single casualty. How vessel could
come to grief in such a well beaten
track. with a lighthouse within few
cables length, is thing that "a fellow
cawn't find out, you know"
The herald., 1893-10-15
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

The rspsrs OF sli delinquent mail subscribers
10 the Daily HERALD will be promptly discon-
finued hereafter. No papers will be sent TO
subscribers By mail uaiess the same have been
paid for IN advance. This rule is nfiexib'e
L. r Fisher, newspaper advertising agent, II
Merchants Exchange San Francisco. is sn au-
thorized agent This paper is Kept on tile In
his Office
THE HERALD is sold ct the Occidental Hotel
news stand, San Francisco, for sc. copy.
No coutri buttons returned.
The herald., 1893-10-15

ALLEN, the Populist senator from Ne.
braska, has made more reputation in q
day than such men as Frye and Hoar
have piled up in career of twenty
years. Good boy, Allen You have
fairly earned the distinction of being
the Boanerges OF your state.
The herald., 1893-10-15

year. Tacoma follows with 6S and
Seattle with 53.4. Even New York
shows q decrease OF 23.8; and Chicago,
Notwithstanding her Columbian worlds
fair, of 1919. Such superb exhibit as
that Of Los Angeles, under the circum-
stances, makes the most interesting OBJ
ject lesson in our finances just now.
The herald., 1893-10-15

The Southern Pacific railway is de-
veloping good deal OF energy here
abouts of late. 1t advertises an excur-
sion to see the shipwreck near Point
Firmin this morning.
The herald., 1893-10-15

THE bids were let yesterday for the
extension of the State Normal school.
The several items foot up over $50, 600.
1t is a much needed improvement. as
the facilities of the present institution
have been greatly overtaxed.
The herald., 1893-10-15
NEIGHBORING PLACES.

PAsADENA-Appreciatio of the work
Father ThIoop. Notes.
UNIvERsITY-News matters.
TERMINAL IsLAND-Interest in yachting
CoMPToN-News matters.
SOUTH HPAsADENA-Notes.
SANTA MoNIcA-Local matters.
The herald., 1893-10-15
SUNDAY. OCTOBER 15. 1893.
AN INDEX TO YESTERDAY.

BY TELEGRAPH-Wreck of the steamer
Newbern at Point Firmin Storm disasters
on the Atlantic coast The sicuaron in the
senate . Discussion of the Chinese bill in
the house Tom Reed speaks at Cleveland.
o. Worlds fair notes. e. Foreign flashes
The BOOSTERS defeated at San Diego. 80.
Close OF the Santa Ana ra ces Other sport
ing events. AN attempt tc defraud the city
of San Diego OF valuable lands General
news gIeanings.
The herald., 1893-10-15
nTuch CompIafnt

Is made that the Chinese are a detri-
ment to the country, but you will never
have occasion to make complaint II
you purchase lot at the grand auction
sale of lots at Angeleflo Heights on Sat-
urday next. Take the Temple street
cor
The herald., 1893-10-15

TELEGRAPH wires east of the Allegha-
nies have been in bad tangle the past
few days. Nevertheless, the Associated
Press has managed to furnish all the
important news up to date.
The herald., 1893-10-15
Exarxbodx In Doing

To the grand auction sale of lots at
Angeieno Heights. which takes place
next Saturday at 2 O'Clock p. M. Be on
hand If you want bargain; there is
money in it for you. Angeleiio Heights
commands a fine view Of the city.
The herald., 1893-10-15

A SAN BERNARDINo pioneer has just
been married at the age of 80. 1t is
never too late to wed in Southern Cali
iornia.
The herald., 1893-10-15

THE late hurricane seems to have
damaged the Florida orange crop to q
considerable extent.
The herald., 1893-10-15
Mount Lowe Raiiway.

Special attractions every Saturday
evening at Rubio pavilion. Extra trains
Saturday and Sunday. A grand trip.
See time card.
The herald., 1893-10-15
LOCAL AND MIsoELLANEoUs-Th,

AND MISCELLANEOUS
Irrigation congress Miners and mining
-. Brook ten dollars The supreme court
settles the Story-Islam case OF San Diego. =.
Tammany's letter fom San Francisco. -.
Petitions 10 be acted upon by the council to-
morrow. Celestials evading the city Ii
cense law City committee meeting yes
terday.. :. Miss Kelso to sue for the price OF
her ticket to Chicago. The fire at the Stow
ell block :. County teachers meeting. "A
successful hunting expedition after big
The herald., 1893-10-15

At the home of Mrs. E. M. Loomis on
Denver avenue dinner was given in
honor of Mrs. Mary Cawker of Summer.
land Mrs. Cawker is a remarkably
we'll preserved lady, this being her S0th
birthday. Among the guests we're four
generations, the great grandmother and
great granddaughter being present.
The Misses Loomis favored the guests
with well rendered selections on the
guitar and banjo. A pleasing feature
OF the evening was a schottishe danced
by Mrs. Cawker and DR.. Kimball.
Among those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. W. @. Bowman, Mr.. and Mrs. J.
Chamberlain, Mr.. and Mrs. @. R.
Loomis, Mrs. Stewart, DR.. Kimball,
Misses Mamie and Zoe Loomis and
Ollie Walker.
The herald., 1893-10-15

A full dressed doll given with every pair OF
shoes sold during our opening week OF the
Perfect Fitting Shoe company, 122 South
Snriup a.
The herald., 1893-10-15

The great easy mover Is Prentiss pill
Cures constipation No grippe. 70 cents. Al
druggists.
The herald., 1893-10-15

Thursday evening a reception was
given to DR.. Breeze. the new pastor, at
the Boyle Heights M. E. church, by the
members OF that church.
The herald., 1893-10-15

Mics Millie Glass. Of South Grand
avenue, departs in few days for Salt
Lake City.
The herald., 1893-10-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Malott and family,
wealthy Indianapolis people, are late
arrivals at the Hollenbeck.
The herald., 1893-10-15

Mrs. P. II. Springer and family who
have been away all summer, have re-
turned home.
The herald., 1893-10-15

three months Of visiting in the eastern
states.
The herald., 1893-10-15
The Gifts Are Very Valuable


We Of them; they
show windows from Saturday October a. The first gf
an elegant Kmba Upright PIANO, 5000;
awarded both medals and diplomas at Columbian Worlds
Fair and for five years by Kmbal Co and by
the reliable house of Bartlett Bros, Los Angeles.
One first Eagle Bicycle 1894 pattern
weight only pounds valued at $780, from the rea
BILE firm of the Tuft-Lyons Arms Co.
One fine combination Junior Bicyce trip ticket
Midwiner Fair; three-months Communication
Angeles and Pasadena via Santa Fe Railroad
ditto the Terminal Railroad piece elegant Semi
Mems Coat six Umbrellas sole leather vase also Hand
ket Gents Dressing Cases, Collar Boxes ETC.. etc.
AS the public we'll know we o keep shoddy goods
neither there anything cheap unreliable about the gifts
M e aa e ed enes he for eoadenss e. e
extent that all will know that do
every way straight For particulars
be done please call at store and get explanatory ccu
lars
We do not hesitate to say that stock of
MINIS ann R0YS' MEPHHM ME- 2TNF ct 0THING
And Gents Furnishing Goods
& u ss s ss s sss s
s % @ s % a % ssasas ns Grand y " not
each ss m ~s Is q and We will present
MULLEN, BLUETT & co.
NV. Cor. Spring and First Sts
The herald., 1893-10-15

Miss Dolly Wakelee, a former Los An
geles girl, who has adopted the stage as
a profession, will appear here in a
couple of weeks in the successful COM
edy, Friends.
The herald., 1893-10-15
TO OUR PATRONS AND FRIENDS.

From Saturday, Oct 18th, to Saturday, Dec a3d-
both days inclusive we will give to each SPOT CASH
purchaser Of $500 worth of goods ticket and for each
additional $500 ticket That is for $500 purchase
ticket So two tickets; SIS, three tickets and
ttng the purchaser to many chances he will have
tickets in the distribution of gifts
The herald., 1893-10-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Lowe (nee Mics
Fay Bradshaw are up from San Diego
on their honeymoon trip and are quar-
tered at the Hollenbeck. Mr.. Lowe is
the secretary of the Whittier Reform
school and will take his bride, after a
short visit to various localities. to new
and handsome home in the Quaker
village.
The herald., 1893-10-15

Mrs. A. W. Seaver and Miss Maud
Seaver, wife and daughter of Deputy
County Clerk Seaver, left last week for
two months visit to Chicago and
other eastern cities.
The herald., 1893-10-15

Miss Carrie Longstreet, of Unior
avenue. is at home once more, aftel
The herald., 1893-10-15

A pleasant party was given at Mrs.
HAYS house, 1928 West Sixth street last
night in honor OF the fifteenth birthday
OF her attractive daughter, Violet. Flora
Cochran, Nellie Baker, Birdie Spies,
Maud Baker and Violet King were
among those present.
The herald., 1893-10-15

P. L. de Philippe, DR.. Blome, L. Loeb
Frank Cowle, p. Gannee, r. Leforse,
Bullieo de Montgolfier were the parti
cipants of pleasant banquet at the
Hollenbeck last evening on the part oi
Consul Loeb of France.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-09-13
BURNING FORESTS.

DEADwooD. S. D., Sept. 12.-The timber
fires which for the past three weeks have
done an immense amount otdamage to the
growing timber now threaten to consume
the entire country. An unprecedented spell
of dry weather has prevailed for the last
month, rendering the timber very COM
bustible, aud the rapidity with which the
fires have spread has made any attempt
to check them impossible. Tonight on all
sides of this city the skies are lurid from
the blaze. aud many adjacent hilltops are
burning freely. The inhabitants expect
to be called upon any moment to fight the
fire. Central City, mining town of ], 800
inhabitants. three miles North OF here. is
in danger, the fire having approached
within halfa mile. At Portland the Port
land mill and other buildings were de-
stroyed this evening, eutailing loss OF
$40, GOO. To the west Of Deadwood a tract
seven miles long aud three broad is
entirely burned over including number
of dwellings. At the Two Bears mine the
miners are engaged in fighting the flames
from the company's works valued at $780,
00O Details of soldiers at Fort Meade,
fourteen miles east of here, are keeping
back the flames from the post. A numb Der
of farm houses in this vicinity have been
destroyed, together with considerable
stock. The fires will continue burning
until rain comes.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-09-13
GOVERNOR M,kINlEY.

AKRON, @, Sept 12,-Goveruor McKin.
ley opened the Republican campaign here
today with big meeting. Delegations
We're present from most of the cities Of
eastern Ohio, and large number Of Re-
pubiicsns came from Piitsb9rg. A street
parade preceded the speechmaking. which
took place AT l:S9 O'Clock this afternoon -,
Grace park. Dne governor, speaking OF
the silver repeal bill. said that he thought
that great majority OF the Republican,
Ia the senate would Vote fos il. lie took
Ii tAat the Sherman law must 60. if:f
were nos repealed the Democrats yeu.a
have to hear the blame. He spoke for both
metals. hui Insisted that each should be "A,
parity with the other. He spoke az yr-:.t
length GA the tariff. ans; sad lhat the r.
publican party nad reaewvd its sdhere.ic.
TO the system Of protection, waile rs
Democratic parry had declares for frs.
trade. or tatiH for reveaac olly HIS de
no1uce,i thn present administration Tor II
treatment OF the pSnsioa QUESTION
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-09-13
WEATHER CROP BULLETIN

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12.-The week was
unusually warm throughout the north
western states aud in the Ohio, upper
Mississippi and Missouri valleys, where
the temperatures varied from to Is de-
grees above the normal, the excess being
the greatest in the Missouri valley. No
rain fell from Wisconsin. Minnesota and
South Dakota. southwark to Texas, New
Mexico aud Arizona. The entire absence
OF rainfall over large area, with very
unusual extremes Of temperature, makes
this very exceptional week in the district
to the westward of the Mississippi. Heavy
rains caused damage TO he cotton crop in
the Carolinas, Georgia, Florida. Alabama
and Mississippi. Cotton picking is now
general in the western portion of the cot
ton region. Corn is generally considered
AS safe from damage by frost in South
Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa and Illinois.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-09-13
ASiATfC CHOLERA.

LONDON, Sept. 12.-Two new cases and
one death from cholera weie reported in
Amsterdam today. Six cases were re-
ported in this country. Two suspicious
eases were discovered in Berlin today.
There were two deaths from cholera in
Rome today. and several new cases .sere
reported. AT Leghorn there were three
new cases, aad at Paieemo there were
three new cases and five deaths. The
news from Russia IN regard to the spread
OF the cholera continues to be bad AT
81. Petersburg eighty-one cases aud
thirty one deaths were reported between
Sept. and 10, and at Moscow there were
seventy live Gew cases and thirty five
deaths between Sept aud S The pro-
vinees Ia which the worst raysges were
made betweea Aug. % and Sept. were
Niadinirat, where 2SS new cases aud l4S
deaths occurred; Noromezh. where there
We're 5l3 cases and lS6 deaths, aud kieff.
'S9 cases and 2t5 deaths From Aug Is
TO Sept here We're ass cases aud 12i
deaths in y Jul Novgorod.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-09-13

SENATE.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 12-Mr. Stewards
resolution providing for senatorial COM
mittee to ascertain whether any senator is
interested as IA stockholder or otherwise
in any national bank, by unanimous con-
sent, went over until tomorrow.
On motion of Mr.. Voorhees, the repeal
bill was taken up.
Mr.. Mitchell of Oregon was recognized
and proceeded to address the senate
against the bill. Mr.. Mitchell favored free
coinage. While he would be willing, as a
last resort, to change ratio in order to Sc
cure free coinage, he belieyed that the ra-
ito should be to 16 to l.
Mr.. Hawley of Connecticut said that he
was in favor of the passage of the pending
bill. He denied that the repealers desired
to destroy ope-haIf OF the money of the
country. All who favored repeal ex-
pected to continue the US. Of silver liber-
ally as far AS it could be done without
reaching silver monometallism.
A sharp exchange ensred between
Messrs. Teller and Hawley. Mr.. Teller
speech a determination to fight repeal to
the bitter end. and to use all parliament
tary tactics possible in the fight.
Mr. Stewart of Nevada finally gained
the floor and was in the midst of a long
speech when he was appealed to by Mr..
Butler of South Carolina to yield for an
executive session.
Mr.. Stewart reluctantly relinquished
the fsor, and after briet executive SEES
sion the senate adjourned
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-09-13
TURF WINNERS.

CINCINNATI, Sept. 12.-Winners: Roos
Laidley, Elizebeth. Promenade, Pirate
King, Laura Doone, Egbert.
ST LOUIS, Sept. 12-Winners: Wah-
ACHE, Queen Mab, Balshazzar, Sullross,
Invercauld.
EAST ST. LOUIS, Sept 12.-Winners:
Verge D'Or, Bonfire, Coroner, My Part
ner. Sullivan.
GUTTENBURe, N. j.. Sept. 12 Winners:
Little Fred, Token. S:owaway, Major
Daily, Ruth, Kentucky Lady.
GLOUCESTER, n. j.. Sept. l2.-Winners:
Philora, Forget-Me Not, Maid of Blarney,
Captain Brown, Lagarita, Silver Queen.
GRAvEsEND, L. l., Sept. 12.-Winners;
Raceland, Dorian, Correction, Deception,
Weinberg, Tenacious, Chattanooga.
CHICAGO, Sept. 12-The great $1l. 900
race for 4-year-olds proved great disap-
pointment. so far as the race was con-
cernsd. There was nothing in the race to
make Arion exert himself, and the great
sl25, COO stallion won as he pleased. Tre-
william was second. and Bellfiower third.
Time, 2:12s4. The Consolation stakes
were won by Dillon. My Lady was second.
Time, 2:23ll. In the 2:25 class, trotting,
Jennie K won. Brazil was second. Best
time, 2:l5H
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-09-13
CHiLDREN'S LULLABJES.

A Philosopher Eiscou-ses ON tho De:en-
| cracy Of Song.
"The degeneracy of the present age, {"
said Mr.. Greathead, softly, sis to nv
mind n, better exemplifed than in the
songs Sung to the children. Now, when
l was youngster, such melodies as
'Greenville,' Come Where the Lilies
Bloom, we Will Gather by the River
and 'Hush-a-by Baby in the Treetop'
were considered to be the proper lula
bies. You can imagine my surprise,
my dear sir, when, in course of a little
outing, / heard some of the songs
which are used nowadays to superin-
duce feeling of sleepfulness in the
Il was walking in one of the parks
when l heard a young mother grooming
to her infant child. The strains seemed
strangely at variance with the low,
sweet and dreamlike notes of the con-
ventional lullaby, and drew nearer.
Sir, you have never had occasion before
to question my veracity, and / trust in
this case that shall not overtax your
powers of belief.
"As l am standing here, sir, that
young woman. with the brown of
Madonna and a complexion that would
have held the admiration of Titan
was singing to that child a topical
song from trifing burlesque which
has been running for the last two
years. 1t was a naudlin song of the
Bowery.
Then the young woman sung OF
diminutive person named William. who
had been so deeply STEPPED in vice that
he was IN it every minute. To cap the
climax the last strains which greeted
my ears as I hurried from the scene
were the notes OF a weird song made
popular in this country by an English
concert-hall singer. II is no wonder,
sir, that the younger generation are so
prematurely old when at an early pc
riod their brain fbers are infiltrated |
by the vicious tendencies OF degener- 4!
ate age"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-09-13

The One Law Governing Domestic Rs,a-
tions Under Confucianisn.
In 'The Ethics Of Confucius, IS seen
in Japan, /" the author says that to keep
up the house and not let the family
name be extinguished is the supreme
wish. This is the Immortality Of the
east. The house lives on, the individ-
uals are but fragments Of the house.
o If there be no natural heir, adoption
readily supplies the deficiency. The
magnificent scale on which adoption is
practiced shows foreigner at once
that the words father" ''son," can
hardly have the same depth of mean
Ing they have in the English language.
why did Washington let his house
die out?" was once asked me by Jap
anese gentleman, who couldn't con-
ceive any reason for such neglect. He
thought our great general might have
adopted some one to keephis house and
name from perishing.
"How long has he lived there?" I
asked once concerning a certain per-
son. As ''he" is one of the pronouns
that had to be translated into the men
tai contents of my pupils brain, he
took it to mean ''house," and replied:
"Oh, he has been there two hundred
and fifty years"
''How long have you lived here?" I
asked a merchant.
Three hundred years." was the
prompt reply. with a look of satisfac-
ton at the thought of his house having
passed through ten generations.
We can hardly use the word parent
without thinking of the duties he has
to his child. But here, the prevailing
thought in this relation, as in all 9th
ers, is that of duty from the inferior to
the superior.
They had high ideal, and the noble
words are in their books that 1.-The first
duty of the parent is to instruct the
child in the way" and "the most ef-
ficient teaching is by example," Yet
the burden of the teaching was that
children owed everything to their
parents And this obedience lasted
for life.