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The herald., 1895-02-16

contains gold, and the precious metal is
being deposited at the present day from
the hot springs of Nevada and California.
Professor Liversidge, as he narrates in a
paper read before the Royal Society of
New South Wales, has himself caused gold
nuggets to grow by immersing them in
photographers gold toning solution, to-
gether with sand, pyrites, and other min
erals. Yet he concludes that such has
not been the origin of the large gold mug
gets for they are found with other auri-
ferrous pebbles which are admittedly de-
rived from reefs; further, he denies that
there is any essential difference in com
position between reef and alluvial gold,
and asks why the latter, if formed in stu,
does not occur in strings and plates.
1--WE may add that nuggets occasionally
bear impressions of crystallized minerals
upon which they must have been depos-
tied, and therefore in vein; this is the
case with one of the largest nuggets in
the St. Petersburg Museum.
''On the whole it does not appear that
gold will grow any more rapidly if buried
in alluvial dep sits than when invested
in the more ordinary way
The herald., 1895-02-16
MANUFACTURING IN LOS ANGELES

There is much more manufacturing
done in this city than casual observer
would discover. Our people have not been
oblivious to the importance of industrial
enlargement and divcrsification Why
cannot this city become great indus
trial center? Two obstacles are alleged.
The first is cost of fuel and the second is
limited market for manufactures.
The fuel obstacle is being removed by
the discovery and utilization of oil, which
can be used in all stationary engines. 1t
cannot be used in smelling iron The
price OF fuel has been materially reduced
already and completion OF the railroad to
the coal fields of Utah will bring about
further reduction.
There are half-milion or more people
In California who would consume Los
Angeles manufactures. Eastward there
are no manufacturing establishments of
note in fifteen hundred miles, which gives
Los Angeles the territories of Arizona and
New Mexico at least. Manufactures here
would go rs far away as our merchants
send their goods. 1t will not be claimed
that manufacturing in many lines at least
is sufficient to supply the tributary coun-
try There are plenty OF inducements to
enlarge industries to the extent of the de-
mands not now supplied and of the prob
able increase of population.
The greater cost Of fuel here above that
IN the East is more than counterbalanced
by cheaper living the more genial
climate. and the less interference with
wors by Indictment weather. Living is
cheaper becausea greater abundance and
variety OF food articles are produced near
by, and at less cost than in any other Sec
ton OF the nation, and for domestic pur-
poses very little fuel is necessary, and the
cost OF clothing is less in consequence of
the moderation and evenness of tempera-
The herald., 1895-02-16
GARRISON IS WORKING
The Ex-Postmaster General Wants the
Republican Convention on the Coast


Republican Convention on the Coast
San Francisco, Feb. 15.-The editor of
the Call has received the following from
James S. Clarkson, and dated Washing
tom
There has been much and favorable
talk among the members of the Republi-
can National Committee as to San Fran
cisco as the location of the National con-
vention in 1896. Based on arrangements
being made for low fares and quick special
trains, l have personally believed it would
be both wise and popular thing to do.
Other great national associations have
gone to the coast to hold their national
gatherin IS, and all were with happy re-
suits. / think it would be good for the
Republican party thus to recognize the
far Republican West, and to hold its next
convention among people so broad and
national in spirit, and all such splendid
and devoted Americans. If arrangements
can be made l think discussion of it in
the public press would show the PROPOSE
ton to be so popular that the National
Committee at its meeting iu November or
December next would respond to the pop
ular will and choose San Francisco as the
seat for the convention"
The herald., 1895-02-16
CHICAGO VERSUS NEW YORK

The city of Chicago has advanced with
such tremendous strides in the last few
years that New York has become fearful
that she will soon lose the first place in
population. Some of the papers of that
city are calling attention to the danger,
and are advocating annexation of Brook
lyn and the towns lying Immediately on
the north. 1t seems to be conceded that
without such additions the census of 1900
will put Chicago in the lead.
New York lies on the sea coast and is
the great eastern terminus of trade in this
country. Chicago has the advantage of
location in the very center OF agricultural
production and where she receives the
benefit of the most rapid growth in popu-
laton. New York has almost a monop-
oily OF foreign trade, and Chicago com
mands the largest domestic commerce of
any city in this country; indeed, as much
rs three or four of the largest
interior cities Her position in
this respect is not monopolizing,
but very commanding. The growth in
population and business proves the vaster
Importance of domestic over foreign trade.
New York is so geographically situated
that she cannot take leading part in in
tcrnal commerce, while Chicago can never
take leading part in foreign trade. Our
domestic commerce is twelve times great.
er than the foreign, and hence it is iney-
liable that Chicago has greater advantage
i'll growth OF business and population.
Chicago is Il younger and more enter
prising city. The people have not only
developed trade with unparalleled energy
and ability, but they have with equal zeal
developed manufacturing industries The
time has been when cities which had the
largest foreign trade were the most pros
porous and increased most rapidly in
every material aspect. While Chicago
handles the grain, cattle, sheep and hogs
of Il vast and productive region, her peo-
pie recognize the importance of supplying
those from whom they purch asc agricultn-
raj products with their own manufactures.
They have Illustrated the fact that the
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ture. There is also less loss of time from
sickness. Considering all the conditions
there would seem to be the strongest in
ducements for men of capital to invest in
manufacturing industries in this city and
vicinity. Wool and hides can be obtained
here cheaper than in the East, and why
should there not be manufacturing of
, clothing, hats, caps, carpets, boots
and shoes and the trimming of
Gather? The canaigrc plant will sup
ply all the fannie acid necessary.
Certainly there should be manufacturing
of such commodities to an extent that
will supply the demand within the trade
district of Los Angeles. If the manufac-
tories in this city are not profitable the
fact has not come to our knowledge. Our
information is to the contrary.
The herald., 1895-02-16

welfare of a city depends less upon its
commerce than upon its industries. In
regard to industries New York can never
compete with Chicago because she is not
so favorably situated in the matter OF pro-
curing raw materials and in the number
OF people to be supplied with the products
of industries.
Except London all the great cities of
Europe are in the interior and very near
the center of population of their respect
i've countries. Such is substantially the
position of Chicago, and as population in
all that immense territory of which that
city is the commercial center is increas-
ing more rapidly than on the Atlantic
Coast there can be no doubt that in few
years Chicago will be the largest city on.
the continent.
The herald., 1895-02-16
The Roof Tree
ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON

Home no more home to me, whittier must
wanderY
Hunger my driver, go where must.
Cold blows the winter wind over hill and
heather:
Thick drives the rain and my roof is in the
dust;
Loved of wise men was the shade OF my roof
tree
The true word OF welcome was spoken in the
door
Dear days OF old, with the faces in the fire.
ght,
Kind folks of old, you come again no more.
IL.
Home was homo then, my dear, full OF kindly
faces;
HON, wa, home then, my dear. happy for
the child.
Fire and the windows bright glittered on the
moorland;
Song, tuneful song, built palace in the wild.
Row, when day dawns o the brow of the moor
land,
Lone stands tho house. and the chimney
stone is cold;
Lone let it stanl now the friends are all de-
parted
The kind hearts, the true hearts, that loved
the place OF old.
III.
Spring shall come, come again calling up the
moorfowl;
Spring shall bring the sun and rain, bring
the bees and flowers;
Red shall the heather bloom over hill and val
ley;
Soft flow the streams through the even-how-
ing hours;
Fair the day shine as 1t shone OH my child
hood
Fair shine the day on the house with open
door;
Birds come and crop there and twitter in the
chimney
But 60 forever and come again no more.
The herald., 1895-02-16
THE HERALD IN EVIDENCE

The new Herald is everything that a fin
de steele paper should be. Five new
linotypes are in use, and no labor nor
expense has been spared in Transporting
that Anticipated specimen into a great
daily, complete in every detail. Col.
Johnny Bradbury bids fair to rival Ma
jor Billy Hearst as manageable Mo
reno Indicator.
4 4 *
The Herald has donned a new dress
and makes a fine appearance, and we UNI
derstand that editorial talent has been
added from San Francisco, Santa Ana
and other papers, and so a bright paper
will be the esult.-Pasadena Evening
Star
The herald., 1895-02-16
SOCIAL LIFE

One of the most beautiful and delightful
receptions and dances of the season was
given by Miss Alden, at Kramer's Hall,
last evening. The dancing hall and ad-
joining rooms were brilliantly lighted, and
| the decorations, which were most elabo-
rate and artistic, were under the direction
of Mrs. Annie Bancroft. The color scheme
of the dancing hall was pink. Overhead
was canopy made OF stripes OF pink
bunting. caught together at the two large
streamers extending in all directions be-
| tween the chandeliers and to the intersec-
| ton of ceiling and walls, and out from
| the center of the room was an immense
heart, composed of pinks, roses and car
nations, and at the bend of the heart was
large bow of wide pink satin ribbon,
either end of the ribbon being held by
two white doves. AT the far end of the
hall in one corner was a soudearo screen,
decorated with smilax and pink carna-
tions.
The piano was massed with pink carna-
lions and potted ferns. On the walls
were handsome Chinese Grapes, giving
most gorgeous effect to the whole. The
small entrance hall at the head of the
stairs was made coy and most attractive
by screens of soudearos, with canopy
top of the same. The color scheme was
scarlet and the flowers were bright poin-
settias relieved with smilax. There were
were beautifully adorned with acacias and
graceful strands of smilax. The punch
room was made bright with pink carna-
tions; another bowl was placed in the
hall at the head of the stairs.
Mrs. Alden was assisted in receiving by
Mrs. Craig, Mrs. Ellis and Miss Hum
phreys.
The guests who enjoyed the event were:
Mr.. and Mrs Hugh Vail, Mr.. and Mrs.
W. 7. Bishop, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Ellis,
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. e. Cook, DR.. and Mrs.
Burnett Mr.. and Mrs. w. H; Holiday,
Mrs. E. T. Earl, Mr.. and Mrs. Al Barker,
Col. and Mrs. g. W. Wells, Captain and
Mrs. Overton, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Foord, DR.. and Mrs. F. X. Ainsworth,
Mr.. and Mrs. Blanchard, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Burnett, Mr.. and Mrs. Sumner P.
Hunt, Mr.; and Mrs. Thomas A; Lewis,
Mr.. and Mrs; Edgar L. Swain, Mr. and
Mrs. Farchild, Mr.. and Mrs. Preuss, Mr..
and Mrs. Cameron Thorn, Mr.. and Mrs.
E. F. G. Klokke, and Mrs. G. Holterhoff
Mr.. and Mrs. John Foster, Mr.. and Mrs.
]. +. Sartori, Mr.. and Mrs. E. T. Stimson
Mr.. and Mrs; Orr Harralson, Mr.. and
Monroe. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred G. Howes
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Jones, Major and
Mrs William Bonsall, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
d. Silent; Mesdames ]. F. Ellis, Mar
garet Hughes, Corson, G. Schumacher, M
Briggs, Shoemaker, Butler George Cas-
well.
The Misses Fuller, Carrie waddilove,
the Misses Burnett, Bessie Bonsall, Gray
Adele Wedemeyer, Wharton, the Misses
Fairchild, Craig, Childs, Graham, the
Misses Wellborn, Goodrich, Swaine, Over
ton, Jennie Bonsall, Truman, Croft
Chandler, Foster Kurtz. The Messrs.
W. J. Currer, W. Teale, G. w. Parson,
John Osgood, W. Garland, Kellam, James
Slauson, Percy Hoyle, G. Perkins, James
Martin Paul Martin, j. T. Griffith, John
Corson, Harold Butler, F. Shoemaker, j.
Austin, Chadwick Louis Vetter Karl
Kurtz, G.. Swaine, G. F. Sloane, DR..
Jauch, R. Bundrum, Felix hoffman, Hall,
M. G. Croft, Hancock, Fleischman, F. 1.
Heron.
The herald., 1895-02-16
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products u
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable. and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
alive; effectually cleansing the SYSTEM
dispelling colds, headaches and feves
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession because it acts on the Kid:
neys. Liver and Bowels without weaks
ening them aud it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance. Z
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug.
ygists in Soc and 81 bottles, but it is man.
ufactrred by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figa
md being well informed, you will nd
ccept any substitute if offered !
The herald., 1895-02-16

The guests and friends of the Hotel
Lille were rendered a very enjoyable
party last Wednesday evening. Cards,
music and dancing were the features OF
the evening.
Mrs. w. C. Ricord, wife OF the we'll
known newspaper man, has arrived from
San Francisco and will make her home in
this city. Mrs. Ricord will be a most
attractive addition to society and mu-
steal circles, for besides the attractians of
most charming personality, she pos
sesses mezzo soprano voice OF notably
rare volume, and phenomenal purity, a
gift that has won her the unstinted ad-
miration of the most critical musicians.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ricord are at the Ramona.
The herald., 1895-02-16

The people of Riverside have decided to
vote on the issuance OF bonds amounting
to $1,000 to provide a fund for street
improvement and the purchase of an
electric lighting plant. The proposition,
1t is believed, will carry unanimously. In
this manner cities are builded and en-
pires founded. Above all, is it commend
able that Riverside should begin new
era by providing for municipal owner
ship of municipal necessity. Riverside
is an example for Los Angeles and every
other city that has not yet begun to think
and act as wisely as these people are
thinking and preparing to act
The herald., 1895-02-16
DO GOLD NUGGETS CROW
Some Authors Have Said That Gold Electro
plates Itself


1.-The existence of gold nuggets says
Natural Science, London, January, sis
problem which has been debated no
less keenly than the existence of sin.
Some experts believe in the doctrine of
original SIM Professor Liversidge of Sgd
ney, who has devoted much attention to
the former subject inclines to the
theory of original gold; that is to say, he
believes nuggets to have been washed out
of quartz or calcite veins in which they
previously existed as reef gold. On the
other hand, many authors believe that
particles of alluvlal gold may have in
creased in size by electroplating them
selves in the drifts where they lie
"Alluvial gold is generally supposed to
be richer and more pure than reef gold,
and it is therefore accredited with a diff
ferent origin. Gold is soluble in solu-
tions of alkaline sulphides, carbonates and
silicates and it is suggested that the mug
gets have been derived from percolatine
auriferous waters. Sea water undoubtedly
The herald., 1895-02-16
A Southern City
SYLVIA LAWSON COREY

Here is city on our Southern plain.
Whose sentinels are mountains, lifted high
In liquid depths of an unequaled sky.
More than a century its streets have lain
Ribboned with flowers, which caught ex-
quislte stain
From sunset colors ere fair Day did die!
Here flying moments speed -hasting to HE
Past palms and groves and fields of ripening
grain.
Here are no serfs to fear the dreadful lash,
But homes of freemen line each lowery street;
Fen at his gate the waves of ocean dash,
And commerce anchors there her fruitful
fleet
Here winter finds the laden orange trees,
Nor chills thy balmy br ath-Los Angeles!
The herald., 1895-02-16
CAUGHT ON A TRESTLE
A Sacramento Train Kills an Unknown
Man on q Bridge

Sacramento, Feb. ia freight train
coming in from Davisville tonight struck
a man on a trestle in the Yolo basin, kill
ing him instantly. His body fell into the
water and was carried away before the
train hands could recover it. The man
had been sitting ON one of the lower
beams, evidently emptying sand from one
of his shoes and rose above the rails Just
as the train came upon him. The empty
shoe and stocking and his roll of blankets
were recovered. The railroad officials
have men out on the overflow in boats
searching for the body
The herald., 1895-02-16
LANDS AND IRRIGATION
Director Severance Makes a Brief Report I'd
His Committee

His Committee
Los Angeles, CAL, Feb. 10, 1895.
Mr.. D. Freeman, President Chamber of Com;
merce, City;
Dear Sir :-As chairman of the commit
tee on lands and irrigation during the past
year l beg to state that l have very little
matter referred to this committee by the
board of directors. There is consequently
little to report from this committee.
Speaking broadly, land and irrigation
matters in Southern California, as the
directors are aware, are in very flour
ishing condition. The failure of the
great Bear Valley Reservoir Company, in
the San Bernardinoo Valley. has put e
check on many land operations in that
locality, but l consider that this will only
be temporary check, and that general
prosperity will soon prevail in the region
watered by the Bear Valley Company, az
well as in the rest of Southern California.
Yours truly,
Signed Mr.. s. Severance, 9
Chairman Committee on Lands and lrri-
CATION, /,
The herald., 1895-02-16
A Young rlan's Sad Plight

Sacramento, Feb. ia young man
named Harry Richardson, who says he
came here from Boston, was found last
night under circumstances that indicate
dementia. He says that he came from
the East not long since to seek employ
ment, but had not succeeded. He claims
to have an uncle named Lewis, who was
once Mayor of Detroit. He is penniless
and in bad way
The herald., 1895-02-16
Emperor Williams Maneuvers

London, Feb. ia Berlin dispatch to
the Standard says that Emperor Francis
Joseph and the Kings of Wurtenburg and
Saxony and other German sovereigns have
t the military maneuyers in Pomerania,
which will probably be held in Septem-
Der. Emperor William will fix headquar-
tiers for himself and guests at Stettin.
The herald., 1895-02-16
Violated Postal Laws

Harry Miller was arrested upon a war
rant last evening by Offer johnson and
charged at the city prison with violating
the United States postal law by opening q
be turned over to the United States Mar
shall today.
The herald., 1895-02-16
Valentine Party.

The Misses Buell. gave delightful Saint
Valentine party on Thursday night at
their home on Main street. There was a
large number of guests present who en-
joyed themselves exceedingly. One fea-
ture of the evenings entertainment was
the untangling of a net work of pieces of
Irvine covering the entire area OF a large
hall, and supposedly placed there by
Cupid. After patient struggle and much
merriment the knots were all united,
much to the delight of those present,
each of whom found valentine at the
end of their respective string.
Refreshments were then served and the
rest of the evening passed off pleasantly
with music, dancing and social converse.
Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Dud-
ley, Mr.. and Mrs. Archibald Mr.. and
Mrs. Warren, DR.. and Mrs. Holland, Mes
d dr''Hs Knott, ss Adkins, Misses Plambeck,
Janet Plambeck, Thompson, Schotle,
Fellows, Hunter, Holland, Andrews,
Heines, Berry, Wilde, Jessie Wilde, Keys,
Messrs. Lewis, Berry, Hart, Holland,
Ballas, Caughey, Osgood, Jessie, Mulrein,
Cook, Smith, Perry, Bunson, Garrett,
Brookman, Glass; Jones, Turner, Whit
ing Person.
The herald., 1895-02-16

Loui Chung became involved in quar-
rel with Jerry Hegarty and AL Kennedy
on Main street last night, and was rapid
ly being beaten to death when Officer Fay
came along and arrested the Mongolian's
assailants. In default of bail they were
locked up,
The herald., 1895-02-16
THE M'KINLEY BOOM
1t Goes MerrlIy Along and Is Being Worked
in New York

New York, Feb. 15.-The Morning AID.
vertiser today says says that the recent
visit of Governor Mckinley of Ohio to
Albany has given fresh impetus to the
gossip with regard to the next Presiden.
tal candidate. The air at Albany is
heavily charged with surmise and con-
lecture and legislators are discussing
with great earnestness the claims and
chances of the Republican leaders. Espe-
cial interest WILL therefore, be taken in
the following poll of the New York Legis-
lature, which has been made by the Morn
ing advertiser correspondent at the cap
itol
The herald., 1895-02-16

Then there is the petition of the Cham
Der of Commerce for funds with which to
keep their exhibit open at night. The
City Council should provide sufficient
sum to give visitors chance to view the
only display in California that affords an
adequate idea of our resources.
The herald., 1895-02-16

The latest advces from Honolulu an
nounce that ex-Queen Lii is being tried,
and that the Government is trying to
shoulder the sole responsibility for the
rebellion on the dusky Queens shoulders.
This is hardly fair deal, as the ex-Queen
was from all accounts, simply a tool of
ambitious foreigners.
The herald., 1895-02-16

Mayor Sutro is getting more than he
bargained for when he undertook to re
form the Doodle blasted city of San Fran
cisco. He says he has fallen among
thieves and longs for lodge in some vast
wilderness where the gentle savage is the
epitome of an honest manhood.
The herald., 1895-02-16

new evening paper is to be estab-
lished in Los Angeles. 1t is said to be
backed by sufficient wealth to make it a
success, and its news, local and tele-
graphic, will probably be fourteen hours
ahead of the morning papers," as Usual.
The herald., 1895-02-16

1t is related that Professor Edward 8.
Holden, astronomical reporter and COM
piler of stellar discovery at the Lick OBJ
servatory, has been visiting Mr.. Swift,
the astronomer at the Lowe Observatory
on Echo Mountain. 1t is also announced
that Professor Holden was "more than
pleased to have a new and experienced
observer to cooperate with him in Cali
fornia." Professor Holden did not hest
tate to criticise SchGberle's theories and
Lockyer's hypothesis and in contra
distinction presented his own views OF the
noblest science, to the end that the listen
ing world might come to believe that the
Mahatma of Mount Hamilton is in super
Tor contact with the Mysteries of the Uni
verse. The modesty of genius is not well
developed in the intellectual or moral
makeup of Professor Edward S. Holden.
The herald., 1895-02-16

If closed saloons indicate election day
in Los Angeles there was no election yes
terday.
The herald., 1895-02-16

Our morning contemporary will prob
ably imagine that it defeated the charter
amendments. The egotism of our morn
ing contemporary is only equaled by the
seriousness with which it regards itself.
The herald., 1895-02-16

Great Britain has instructed its repre-
sentatives to see that the British subjects
mixed up in that Hawaiian revolt are not
executed. The United States has declared
for fair play. Nobody will be executed
The herald., 1895-02-16
Pauline Markham Given a Benefit

New York, Feb. 15.-At the Garden
Theater last night benefit was given to
Miss Pauline Markham. Among those
who rendered their services were Louis
Thompson, Bessie Bonehill and Harry
Wright. The sum of $500 was realized. Z