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The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-13

from San Francisco as it does from Chi
cago and on nails and barbed wire the
cost is two or three times as much. These
are but few Illustrations of the ratio of
charges which will average the same on
every other article that is shipped.
1t can easily be seen what vast differ
ence there is between these rates and how
the people have been robbed for years by
these excessive charges. 1t is against
this system of robbery and oppression
that they have revolted and the
San Francisco and San Joaquin
Valley Railroad. is. their manner
of rebellion. 1t is practically matter of
little moment from which direction the
road is to come so long as it is compet-
ing road that will relieve the citizens of
the burden Of the Southern Pacific extor-
ton.
What will be the result of the building
of the new road? 1t will be the means of
reducing fares and freights to a point
that can be borne by the different inter-
ests OF the country. 1t will increase the
value of real estate by making it possible
to save percentage of the products of
the land from the clutch of the Southern
Pacific. 1t will invite landed invest
ments, encourage the cultivation of new
territory and benefit the laboring man for
the same reason. The merchants and
farmers will feel the general prosperity,
and the entire valley will experience a
genuine and lasting boom. M
These will be the logical results of the
building of the valley railroad, and they
are certainly of sufficient Importance to
enlist the support and encouragement of
every citizen in the state, whether he is
a taxpayer or not. The healthy appreci-
alton Of land values means general re-
vival of local business and better times
and these conditions are to be welcomed
by everyone. Every man feels an inter
est in competing line, for it will benefit
every man. Public sentiment is strongly
in favor of the road and it should be
kept at fever heat. In it is our only sal
walton, and to it must we look for the
development of the resources of the state.
While the feeling is such as it is and the
road is assured, the merchants and ship
pers should be chary OF making trans
portation contracts with the existing line,
for such things will result disadvan-
tageously. 1t will entangle them in an
alliance with their deadliest enemy and
possibly prevent them from rendering
needed encouragement to the Valley road.
This is thing to be guarded against and
we hope the heavy shippers will not COM
nit themselves, tor their deliverance is
at hand. The competing line is bound tn
come.
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Enough has been quoted to show the
opinion of the commission OF 1887 about
the operations Ct the Four. President
Cleveland was in 1888, and presumably
still is, of a similar opinion. In his mes
sage OF Jan. IL, 1888, transmitting to
Congress the reports of the commission,
with the evidence in full, the President
said, speaking of all the bond-aided roads
together:
"These reports exhibit such transac-
lions and schemes connected with the
construction of the aided roads
and their management and suggest
the invention of such devices on
the part of those having them in charge,
Tor the apparent purpose OF defeating any
chance for the Government $ reimburse
ment, that any adjustment or plan OF set
Element should be predicated upon the
substantial interests of the Government
rather than any forbearance or generosity
deserved by the companies"
And the President quotes and indorses
the following conclusion of the commits
sion: The result is that those who have
controlled and directed the construction
and development Of these companies wiz,
the Four) have become possessed of their
surplus assets through issues of bonds,
stocks and payments OF dividends voted
by themselves while the great creditor,
the United States, finds itself substan-
tally without adequate security for the
repayment of its loans. -
The President suggests that in order to
secure this repayment, in case the Gov
eminent bonds have got into the hands of
innocent third parties, lit might be well
to seek remedy against those who issued
and transferred them. If legislation is
needed to secure such Il remedy, the Con-
gress can readily supply it"
And he ends his message by saying:
1.-THE public interest urges prompt and
efficient action.'
President Cleveland language is dgni-
fed, and has that cautious and reserved
character which is to be expected in pub
lie utterances by the chief Of a great ma
ton. Put into plain English, it would
read $50 far as the Central Pacific Is con-
cerned) somewhat thus: Here are four
thieves who have stolen the money which
ought to have been applied to pay debt
due to the United States. They deserve
no favor. The law ought to be applied to
make them disgorge. And it ought to be
done at once. ~
President Cleveland may be depended
on to veto any bill which may be 1obbied
through Congress to enable the Four to
escape with their booty and to permit
the treasury of the United States to be
robbed for that purpose. But if he means
to recover that booty by legal proceedings
he will have to employ some body besides
Acknowledgement Richard Olney.
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MASS MEETING AT MODESTO
Valley People Are Active in Welcoming the
Spreckels Road

The competing railroad is meeting with
fattering success all along the line
throughout the San Joaquin valley. Stock
ton, Modesto, Oakland and Turlock are
all alive to the Importance OF building the
road and propose to do more than talk in
the way of aiding the projectors in their
work.
A meeting of citizens was held at Tur-
lock last Tuesday night and a committee
of three, consisting of P. r. McCabe, r.
B. Draper and ]. L. Brown was appointed
to see the property owners from the Mer-
ced River to Ceres, and ascertain what
rights of way could be secured and
report to e. F. Preston, secretary of
the San Joaquin Valley Railroa d
at San Francisco. The committee has
since reported that right of way for TWEEN
ty-three miles has been promised between
the MERGED and Tuolumne rivers, which
is evidence that the people mean bust
ness.
The Board of City Trustees of Modesto
has called a mass meeting for clock
this afternoon at Armory Hall, the object
of which is to get an expression of the
farmers and business men in relation to
the competing road, to appoint COM
mittee on rights of way and attend to 9TH
er business that may properly come before
the meeting.
There is no time for delay in this matter
and prompt action should be the rule, as
every man, woman and child is or should
be deeply interested in the building of the
new railroad. Every business man, farm
er and property owner should attend the
meeting.-ModeSto Herald
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THEY WERE HYPNOTIzED
Paralysis Was Stealing Over the Dreams d
the Traffic Association

Paralysis Was Stealing Over the Dreams d
the Traffic Association
1.-THE Lord helps those who help them
selves" This is not said in fippant,
irreverent spirit, but is simple state
ment of facts. The man who folds his
hands and says ~ can't" and refuses to
to do anything to help himself is certain
to come to want. 1t is the same with q
community.
For years San Francisco has been lying
at the feet of giant corporation, protest
ing her helplessness and pleading pit
eously for her life. The giant had his
foot upon her neck, but she made no eff
fort to remove it. The pressure was grad
ually and steadily increased. Paralysis
was stealing slowly over her and con-
seriousness was well nigh gone. Suddenly,
in some mysterious way, she began to
realize her condition, and made an effort
to remove the foot. She was astounded at
her success, and could scarcely believe
that it was so; but by a desperate effort
she arose and stood upright. Her letters
were broken, her vigor returned, and by
a mighty blow she felled the monster to
the earth.
For years Mr.. Leeds and his associates
have underworld to arouse the people of
San Francisco to their danger, and11have
urged them to save themselves from de-
struction. But it did no good. They
were under the hypnotic Influence of the
Southern Pacific and denied their power
to break the spell. But in some unknown
way the spell was broken and they became
conscious of the fact that their streets
were deserted, their houses vacant, the
sound of the hammer was faint and the
rumbling of the heavy trucks along the
stony streets was but the echo Of her
former prosperity. She began to bestir
herself to recoup her lost fortune. and in
a very short time success was assured. The
San joaquin Valley road will be built and
the whole state, from north to south, will
feel the thrill of restored life and pros
perity. Healdsburg Enterprise.
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PorteryiIle Wants a Slice

A meeting of citizens of Porterville wa.
held last Saturday afternoon to discuss
what steps the people of this vicinity
were going to take to try and get the new
road to touch Porterville.
e; Newman was elected chairman with
the chairman, +. Newman, ]. f. Boiler
and g. Il. Lumley were appointed COM
mittee to draw up resolutions voicing the
sentiments of the people of this part of
the country, and to forward them to the
proper quarters. During the meeting many
subscribe for stock, provided the road
came to Porterville. Porterville Enter
prise
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The Keys Best For Him

Curran's ruling pass ion was his joke,
and it was strong, if not in death. at
least in his last illness; One morning his
Cough with more difficulty
"That is rather surprising" answered
Curran, ''for l have been practicing all
night"
While thus lying i'll, ,Curran was visited
by friend, Father O'Leary, who also
If wish, OLeary," said Curran to him
abruptly, ''that you had the keys to
heaven
why, Curran?' :.
"Because you could let me in" said
the facetious counsellor.
1T would be much better for you, Cur
ran ~ said the good -huifiored priest,
that | had the keys of the other place,
because | could then let you out. "
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Are you writing any more stories.
mo; I've given it UP. Too much fric-
ton"
Worried you too much, you mean"
''No. My manuscript was worn out 60
ing through the Mails so much. Atlanta
Journal
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ats a great mistake, said a philoso-
pher, ''for poor man to go into politics
unless he is sure he can make living at
it.
CHATS very true, replied the philoso-
man who could make a living at politics
could get rich doing most anything else. :"
Washington Star.
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5. P. FREIGHT RATES.
Chicago to

It VIII be seen by this table That It costs
almost as much to ship anything here
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-02
would have the benefit OF every thing
A exandrians are utilizing.

PERsoNAL.-Capt and Mrs. G. A.
Mush6ach are at the Hygeia Hotel,
Old Point Comfort.
Messrs. w. w. Parker and VOLTAGE
Fawcett have been elected delegates to
represent st. Paul's Chapter in the local
council of st. Andrews Brotherhood.
The council will consist of the brother
hoods of lhe Virginia Seminary, Grace
Church, Pobick Church, Christ Church
and ST. Paul's Church.
Mrs Frank Elliot will on Monday
night, at her residence on south Fair
fax street, give "cap party" in honor
of her sister, Miss Blanche Allen.
Messrs. NJ. Kaufman, chairman Of
the Charlottesville School Board, and
B. w. and Phil. Leterman are visiting
Mayor Strauss.
Mrs. Louisa Law, sister of Mr.. ]. S.
Douglas, of this city, is critically i'll at
her home in Baltimore.
Mss Mary Lyles is visiting friends in
Baltimore.
Mrs. Carson Vandegrift, of Charlottes-
vile, is visiting Mrs. 7. G. Pickin, on
north Patrick street.
Miss Florence and Master Frank Da-
wilson entertained a number OF their
young friends at their home, on South
Royal street, last night. Quite mum
Der of young people were present ana
the evening was very pleasantly spent
in dancing, sames, &c,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-02
REcgpr1oN.-AIfs. Alsernon c. CliaI-

REcEPTIoN.-AIfs. Algernon Z. Chai-
mers was the hostess at 2 beautiful yea
yesterday afternoon. DuriDgthe hours
between live and seven the rooms were
filled with the callers asked to meet the
pretty young guest of the house, IN
whose honor the reception was gwen,
Miss Leila Mcclure, of Winchester. In
the tea room La France roses, PINK "a,
pers burning under pink shades ana all
the other dainty accessories IN rose
color, made a lovely ensemble where
every one fingered. Mrs. Chalmers
was very handsome in black satin. and
violets. Miss Mcclure, in charming
gown of pale green chiffon with white
hvacinths, was as attractive in manner
as appearance, and will make hosts OF
friends in Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-02

FIRE IN WEST END.-About twenty
minutes to five o'clock this morning,
or Just about the time it began to sn ow,
q bright light shot upward about mile
to the west of the city. Lieutenant
Smith and the officers on duty at the
station house were among the first to
see it, but it being apparent that the
light was caused by fire some distance
beyond the city's limits, no alarm was
turned in. The light grew brighter
every moment and in about fifteen min
utes' time the western heavens were
brilliantly Illuminated. The earth be-
ing covered with snow, the reflection
on it was very dazzling, and the
glare settled upon all the houses In the
western end of the city so wildly that
one could see almost To pick up pin.
Numbers OF early risers witnessed the
scene and speculated much as TO what
house was burning, it being known
it was somewhere in West End and not
far from the water works. Their sur
misses were correct so far IS the loca-
ton was concerned, as the confiagra
ton was in West End and square or
two east of the water works. 10 was
Mr. Rose Catts's small barn, back OF bis
larger. one which was destroyed. and
which was situated between that gen
tleman's residence and the historic
Drovers' Hotel. conducted for many
years by his father, the late John Cats,
The horses were rescued and some farm
inc utensils in the shed saved, but
it was impossible TO get everything out
in time, and many things had to be
left to their fate. and all exertions con.
ceutrated in saving the residence and
hotel buildings. This was done. as the
snow-covered roofs quickly extineuisn.
ed the flying embers. The shed and
contents were valued at $500, and were
not insured The origin of the fire
is unknown, although it is sup
posed it was caused by matches
dropped by workmen while stor-
inc fodder in the barn few days
AGO. Although the main conduit
from the water works passes
through West End, there are no water
nlugs there, and the place being in
Fairfax county. it, of course, mas no
bepefit of the Alexandria fire depart.
ment. The residents of this rapidly
growing village would be much better
off their section were q part of this
city, as if such were the case they
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-02

ENUMERATED. = 1t having been
brought to the attention of Mayor
Strauss that two policemen were seen III
a saloon a day or two ago, which is con-
trary to the police regulations, he had
the men summoned before him last
night for the purpose of examining
into the charge. The proprietor of the
house and several witnesses were eX-
amined, when it was clearly proven
that the officers entered the place in
the discharge of their legitimate du,
ties, aud they were therefore honorably
acquitted. The Mayor, in summing up
the case, said that while he intended
taking cognizance of all such reports
brought to him, he was glad to say that
the charge in this instance was baseless
and he hoped no one would ever have
cause to bring this or any other COM
plant against any member of the police
force.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-02

GROUND HOG DAY.-The ground
hog is not likely to see his shadow to-
day, and from the signal Office "rain
or snow. much colder tonight, fair
Sunday" is the latest prediction. Ac-
cording to the predictions of the nav ii
photographic Office, the next six weeks
will be bad for transatlantic travel.
The forecast is for stormy weather
along the coast north of Hatteras.
Strong westerly and northwesterly
gales along the transatlantic steam
ship routes, with occasional periods Of
strong winds and fresh gales from the
northeast are predicted. And all this
in spite of the Evolutionary notion that
if the ID of February is cloudy six
weeks of fair weather are to follow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-02

DENIES THE CHARGE.-Mr. G. Hat
lev Norton, ancillary receiver for the
Fidelity Building and Loan Association,
filed his answer in Washington yester-
dav to the petition of Edward Blair and
other stockholders, recently entered,
charging that he had deposited money
belonging to the company in an Alex
andria bank without the jurisdiction of
the District Court, and demanding that
he should be directed to bring back to
the District all property of the CON-
pany in his possession. Mr. Norton re-
iteiates in his answer, what he has
already given out for publication, that
no money belonging to the company
has been deposited in Alexandria, and
asserts that the charge of the complaint
is without foundation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-02

THE RACE TRAcKs.-Formal appli-
cation has been filed by the Virginia
Jockey Club for authority to conduct
its spring meeting, beginning March 4,
at The st. Asaph track, under the rules
of the National Jockey Club. MIR. J..
NJ. Hill says there will be no change in
the management of the Virginia Jockey
Club, and that Mr.. II. D. Mcintyre viii
act as secretary at the coming meeting.
The meeting, he says, will be conduct
ed in accordance with the rules OF the
Jockey Club.
Regarding the proposed compromise
with the Old Dominion Jockey Club as
to dates, Mr.. Hill says no definite
arrangement has yet been entered into,
but that he hopes consultation can be
held and the matter satisfactorily dis
posed of within day or two. He ex-
presses himself as heartily in favor of
an amicable settlement.
Secretary Mcintyre is in New York,
and hard at work preparing the pro-
gramme for the meeting aud arranging
other details. 1t is expected that the
programme will be issued early next
week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-02

OPERA HoUsE.-A change has taken
place in the public taste in these latter
DAYS. Plays OF the 'blood and thun-
der, order are now back numbers.
Studies of typical characters presented
by competent and painstaking artists
seem now the delight OF the people.
Foremost among this class of plays is
"Old Farmer HOPKINS" to be present
ed here tonight by an excellent com.
pany. It is delightful idyl of rural
life, intelligently interpreted. the If.
feet of viii: is greatly enhanced y
a lavish display of costly scenery, e.
facts etc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-02

For THE PooR.-The ladies having
in charge the distribution of the citi
zens' donations to the poor expect to
close the rooms on King street to-
night. To-day they were very busy
sending out provisions, clothing, &C.,
and distributed all they had received.
During the past few days they have
assisted nearly two hundred families,
including number of colored persons.
The money the ladies now have on
hand and such other contributions OF
money they may receive will be APP
piled TO alleviating the wants of those
known TO be deserving. The ladies
hereafter prefer contributions OF money
or orders for provisions, which they
can have filled at the stores. The fol-
lowing additional contributions have
been received since Yesterdays report ::
Bachelor Club and friends, S66.5O:
Mrs. w. B. Smoot, s.; Mrs. NJ. J. Car
lin, 500 Mrs. DR.. Bitter, 81: Miss Julie
Houck, 81: Marion and Ruth Bryant,
81: Friend, 81; Jean and Geo. Brent,
81; Mrs. II. Strauss, six pairs pants;
Tackett and Marshall, three comforts;
Mrs. DR.. Herndou, Friend, Mrs. A.
Miller. Mrs. NJ. PretZfelder, Mrs. Ly-
ons, Mrs. Atwell and Mrs. Mander,
clothing; Frank Hill, s.; Potomac
Lodge of odd Fellows, so; Daughters
of Israel, through Mrs. Bendheim, $40;
Aaron Odell, 100 pounds corned beef;
Chas. King & Son, two boxes corn;
Hattie Creighton, ten pounds sugar.
Jim Gaines, one barrel potatoes ana
one barrel turnips; Ernest Allen, flour;
Miss V. Minnegerode, sugar; Harlow
Bros, six bags flour and four boxes
fish, Baby Alice Graham, groceries; 9l9
Prince street, half dozen shoulders;
Walter Roberts, five bags meal; r. W..
French, groceries; Harry Iohe, sugar;
Robertson Bros, six bags -four, one box
corn and dried fruit; F. A. Reed, one
barrel flour; f. LeBonds, dressed beef;
Mrs. r. Wood, shoulders and groceries;
Mrs. w. H. Marbury, groceries; New
York fruit store, one box crackers: a
Friend, tea and coffee; Miss Mary
Shinn, groceries; Mrs. Ramsay, bread;
p. Pullman & Co, five pounds tea;
Ahern & Co., large quantity of sugar,
coffee, tea and meal; w. p. Woolls &
Son, one barrel flour and one barrel
oat meal; Merle and Josie Goldsmith,
fourteen bread tickets; Alfred Peters,
meat Friend, sugar and coffee; j. B.
Watkins, one bag meal; J. H. d. Smoot,
one barrel -four; F. S. Harper, one
chest tea; a Friend, sugar and coffee;
Mrs. Joyce sugar and coffee; Friend,
two coats: Mrs. Matthews, clothing;
Mrs. Joyce, clothing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-02

CHARTERs.-Judge Norton has grant
ed charter to the Virginia Jockey
Club with H. D. Mcintyre. ]. n. Kirk,
NJ. J. Stack, J. NJ Hill, Il. E. Down
ham, J. w. Clark, B. B. Smith, Henry
Green, c. w. Salisbury and Thomas
Dunn as incorporators. The objects of
the club are to improve the breed OF
horses and to conduct contests for
speed between horses. The capital
stock is 100000 and Mr.. ]. M. Hill is
named as agent in this city. The otli-
GERS are E. E. Downham, president !; j.
n Kirk, treasurer, and H. D. Mcln-
tyre, secretary.
Judge Norton has also granted a
charter to the Carr Apartment House
Company, the objects of which are TO
erect, buy and sell buildings, &c. The
capital stock is to be 100000, and Mr..
l.. Marbury is named as agent in this
city. I. F. Schneider, of Washington,
is president.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-02

MORE sNow.-Early last night a
large circle around the moon opened
the prophetic vein of the weatherwise,
and it was concluded that the ring por-
tended with certainty falling weather,
no matter whether the historical ro-
dent saw his shadow or not to-day. The
seers were correct, as at about twenty
minutes to FIVE o'clock this morning
tinv flakes of snow began to float in
the air and in few miputes' time there
was binding fall, which quickly car
peted every place which had been
cleared after the previous visitation.
Snow continued to fall until 2 o'clock.
The weather, however, continues
threatening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-02

FIRE COMPANY MEETING.-Th
monthly meeting of the Relief Hook
and Ladder Company was held last
night. One member was elected and
one application for membership re-
ceived. The committee having in
charge the concert to be given on the
18th inst. reported that all the arrange.
ments had been completed and that
nearly all the reserved seats had al
ready been taken. 1t is expected that
the concert will be one of the best ever
given in this CITY,