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The herald., 1895-08-30
WHEN FIGURES pERvERT THE TRUTH

Statistics are not only dry reading as
. rule, but there are instances under
whicn figures may be made to lie. Par
ticularly is this true when the editors
wish to use said figures for partisan pur-
poses.
A notable example OF this sort of per-
version of facts to suit an end has been
recently seen in the nse the Chicago Tri-
bune makes of u table showing the value
of certain imports for the last ten months
OF the past fiscal year us compared with
the same months of the fiscal year 1891;
except tina. the figures in the case OF
wooden goods the comparison is for six
months, as the reduction in duties did
not take effect until the middle OF the
last fiscal year. According TO the figures
as quoted the increase in imports under
the Wilson bill is over 90 per cent.
Such showing as this on the face of
1t is a bad one. Where the dishonesty
comes in in the use of these figures lies
in the fact that the comparison is an un-
Just and an unfair one. 1t is unfair in
that the comparisons are for the latter
part Of the fiscal year 1894 and the first h alt
of this year. The fact is concealed that
VIC eiA iiicH ms dSallob NHlCll lut JULIUS
comparisons are made were the dying
months of the Mckinley bill. With the
reduction i'll tariff of the Wilson bill in
sight i'm porters held back all imports
possible, that they might get the benefit
OF the reduced duties. No merchant i'm
ported goods during the last few month.
of the life Of the Mckinley bill if there
was possible way to get along without
them. The last few months of the Nc
Kinley bill was a sort OF clearing house
season for our merchants. None but
free silver fnancier, who is liable to do
'any odd thing" would think of I'm port
ing goods and paying, say $1,000 in duties
when by waiting he could import the
same amount Of goods on which the duty
would be but $3.50. For the reasons out.
lined the imports for the latter part of
1894 were much below the normal, while
after the Wilson bill went into effect they
". re Just as much above the normal.
The thing to do is to compare the i'm
ports under the Wilson bill with year
when the Mckinley bill was IN force and
normal conditions prevailing change
in tariff laws plated in the imme-
d ate future. The wear 1898 should beaa
fair one with whicbIto draw com parsons,
The herald., 1895-08-30
AT THE HOTELS

r. A. Miller, proprietor OF Hotel Glen.
wood, Is at the Hollenbeck.
Dennis Spencer, an attorney of San
Francisco. is at the West m inster.
F. T. Sutherland of the Fulton Iron
works, San Francisco, is at the Hollsn-
beck.
Ira p. Smith, q prominent railroad
man of Phoenix, Ariz., is at the Hollen-
beck.
H. Phillips OF the Chino ranch came
down from San Luis Ohispo yesterday
and Is at the Hollenbeck.
Eugene Ives. New York millionaire,
is a guest At the Bellevue Terrace. He
is accompanied by his family.
J. II. Beecher Of San Francisco, western
representative Of the Murphy Narnish
company. is at the Hollenbck.
g G. S. Hardy and W. NJ. Grouse Of San
Diego; j. ". Gunna.and family lof St.
Louis and william c. Care Of New York
are guest, at the Westminster.
Elmer Ames and wife OF San Francisco.
H. NJ. Franklin and wife OF st. Louis,
Henry j. Price. Boston, Mass. ]. Sidney
Foster of England, Count de Villeponti-
nette, Paris. France; F. I. Katz OF San
Francisco and r. G. Wallace. represent
ing Murphy, Grant & Co. OF San Fran
cisco, are at the Nadeau.
Among the arrivals fromA the east at
the Hollenbeck are: W. d. Brereton.
Monmouth, ILL.,; W. D. Mcneil. Syra.
cuse. n. v; NJ. We'll and Wits. Lincoln.
Neb.; James II. Baker. Lansing, Mich;
Burt Allison. Hutchinson, Kan. H. B.
Stannard. New YORK; Huuert Nicholson,
St. Charles, Ill.,; and W. A. Allen, New
N,rk
The herald., 1895-08-30
THE POLITE WORLD
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. s,ssoSSySs

A very delightful card party was given
last night by Mr.. Fielding Stilson at the
home of his mother. Mrs. W. W. Stilson,
on kensi ngton road to meet the Misses
Gertrude Devereau and Susie Gay of $50
Washington street. The spacious rooms
of the beautiful new home were all thrown
together. making it most adaptable and
charming for an entertainm-nt of any
kind. Tables were arranged for hearts.
aud at the conclusion of the game de-
lighful recitation by Miss Dickinson was
much enjoyed. and DELICIOUS refreshments
were served. Among those present were
the Misses Bessie Miller, Susie Gay, Ger
trude Devereau. Annette Gibson. Nellie
Parker, Abby Easton. Louise Thornton.
Jessie Hall. Oracle bartholomew, and
Miss Dickinson of San Diego the Messrs.
Karl Klokke, Charles BunneI, Charles
Dick, Ned Field, c. Chass, Lester Rig
gin. Herbert Laux and Russell Taylor.
The herald., 1895-08-30
THE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Permanent Organization Effected at Last
NIGHTS Meeting

Permanent Organization Effected At Lsst
Nights Meeting
The Manufacturers Association Of Los
Angeles county. California. met at the
chamber o. commerce last night and COM
tleted their permanent organization by
the election Of officers and the selection Of
committees.
President pro tenn. Chamberlain called
the meeting to order and the report of the
committee on permanent organization
was read. 1t recommended tnat the fol-
lowing be elected as the officers of the or
ganization, which was done: President,
william Llewellyn; treasurer. q. T.
Hanley; secretary. George n. Nolan; ex-
ecutive committee, Il. ". Colson, Jacob
Lowe, W. S. Porter, R.W. Pridham, Ham
cock Banning. J. J. Bergen and Max
Meyberg. The other officers are also
mem bers nf the committee.
At the last meeting it was decided to
affiliate Immediately with the National
association of manufacturers.
On motion OF Hancock Banning the
association decided unanimously in favor
of the Fiesta and pledged its support. A
number of routine matters were disposed
OF. after wbIcn the meeting Adjourned.
The executive committee held short
session and discussed various details.
Another meeting of the association will be
held next Monday night at 8 O. clock in the
chamber of commerce.
The herald., 1895-08-30
"A PASSIVE SPECTATOR"

The editor of the San Francisco Call
certainly has the courage OF his conv:c-
tions. In a recent issue he says:
Los Angeles. having handsomely pro-
vided for an exhibit at Atlanta. is now
making preparations for a grand festi-
val next spring, and in tie meantime
San Francisco continues to play the role
OF passive spectator.
1t is refreshing to find one papsr OF the
northern metropolis that has the coursge
to speak right out in school and tell the
truth, even though by speaking the truth
it shames the San Franciscan. That
city has too long played the part of the
passive spectator" Meantime Los A n
geles has played the part of the active
participant in all events and undertak.
ings which would advance the Interes is
of Southern California IN general and
Los Angeles in particular, either COM
mercially or socially. A short drive about
the city will convince the most skeptical
that our people are anything but pass
i've spectators.
The Cell has been paying considerable
attention to this city in the way of in
vsstigation and placing before the public
accurate information as to our resources
and industries. The articles have been
well written and to the point.
The herald., 1895-08-30
COlored Battering Rams Engage
in Deadly Combat
BEFORE THE ATHLETIC CLUB
A Large Audience Was in Attendance
in Mott Hall
The Club viii Give q Fifteen. Round Exhibi-
tion In Their Rooms on the Twenty
sixth OF Next rlcnth

| The membe and visitors of the Angel
| City Athletic clab were treated to first
cas, sparring exhibition in Mott hall last
evening. The participants were for the
most part colored, and some OF the ex-
hibitions were close and exciting. Joe
Watkins managed the affair from start to
finish and much satisfaction was evinced
by the spectators at his impartial rul-
ings.
The arena was the regulation twenty
four foot ring. and around its sides were
to be seen many well-known sports of
Los Angeles and vicinity. Watkins acted
as referee and timekeeper.
Tho first exhibition was six-round
sparring match between Angustacious
Brown and Ruberingus Ramsey, the Har-
lem coffee cooler. Both men were in good
condition and the battle was lively one.
resulting in draw, neither man being
badly punished. The glove, we're six
ounce and we'll padded. so that there was
but little fear OF police interference.
Ramsey is conceded to be the champion
bantam weight of San Bernardino. and
his antagonist. Brown. proved to be a
verirable choSalate cyclone.
The first round opened with continu-
Gus sparring from both. Brown showed
his superior reach and got in few hot
body blows. which did but little damage.
Round closed in two minutes.
Round two opened with hot intighting,
Ramsey punching for his antagonist s
wind. Time, three minutes.
Round tnree-Brown developed sprint
ing qualities of high order during the
1,ts al, had
He was floored by a clever punch from
his opponents left. Time three minutes.
Round four-Ramsay seemed to have
gained courage and forced the fight all
over the ring. Both men INDUCED in
sharp slugging. Ramsay was knocked
dow in the latter part of the round.
He was again sent to grass when time was
called. Time two minutes.
Round five-Both spared for an open
ing. Brown led and then clincbed. Time
was called with both men on their feet.
Time two and a half minutes. No decis-
ion.
An exhibition OF minor note followed
between j. Shepard of Oregon and Count
Ito. the japanese pugilist.
William WhitesiGe and Bob McLain
we're then matched for six rounds. Both
proved to be clever and Whiteside was
termed the "black plague" The OPEN
ing rounds were quiet, the men sizing
each other up in cautious way. In the
fourth there was a quick exchange of
smashes. Whiteside placing two hot body
blows to his credit. In the next the
round was nearly entirely game of give
and take. Whiteside being forced to the
ropes once in the round.
The ,ixth and last round was marked
by hot intighting, Whitesde as usual get
ting in several very heavy smashes on bis
opponents chest ami ribs. No decision
was rendered at its close, but Whitesiue
had clearly the best of the engagement.
Both men were in good condition when
time was called.
The last number on the programme was
a mill between Frank Pearl and W.
Griffin. Pearl was badly outclassed, his
The herald., 1895-08-30

"There is no doubt that we can pro-
duce our own sugar, make our own tin
plate and other things which we are now
importing from abroad" says Governor
Mckinley. Certainly not, if the produc-
ers of sugar and tin are protected" so
as to give them monopoly of the busi-
ness. But protection" of ten, fifteen or
twenty per cent to the producer OF sugar
ana tin means just that addition to the
prices paid by the consumer. Mckinley
tariff protection is on the plan OF the
sheep parable. 1t benefits the one at the
expense Of the ninety and nine. Recent
events prove that all these industries can
not only live but prosper under the Will.
son bill and at the same time the prod ucts
may be sold to the consumer at lower
prices than under a protective tariff.
The herald., 1895-08-30

s. A great deal of talk has been going the
rounds of the Republican press about tho
excessive wooden imports this year. AS
compared with last year 1t is true that we
have this year imported wooden good 5
to the value of $50, 0s2, $40 during the six
months of the fiscal year 1895 a. against
s., So4, Ill during six months of the fiscal
year 1894. This is one of the instances
wherein the truth needs to 60 right along
with the figures, elss they create false
impressions. 1t is possible that even hide
bound Republicans can remember the cry
of woe that went up about fre, wool and
the reduction in the tariff on woolien
goods. 1t was quite natural that mer.
chants should defer imports to a time
when duties would Ue lowered. BY ref
erence to the above table we see that the
imports of wooen goods are nearly $3.-
900, ,0O0 less in 1895, while raw wool shows
a like increase. Right here we strike the
secret OF why domestic woods have ad-
vanced under free tariff. Not only has
Employment been given many thousands
OF operatives, but in manufacturing that
extra So, ,O0). 900 of raw wool into carpets,
cloths. etc.. but millions of pounds of do
mestic woods have entered into the
fibre of those carpets, cloths,
ETC.. which it would not have
been possible to use had it not been for
the foreign wool made available by the
operation of the free tariff, Many grades
of our woods have to be mixed with GER
tain grades of foreign wool to be availa-
Bile. Therefore free wool stimulates the
uso of domestic wool.
The Chicago Chronicle, in commenting
on the above comparisons. says:
We imported not quite So, 3,000.000 more
wool in 1895, but that we imported more
of every other item in 1893. including
81, 700, 900 more silk goods and Sl1. 400 0)0
more iron and steel. And, what is more.
in 1892 under the Mckinley law, our i'm
ports exceeded our exports of merchan-
disc by over SIS, 7O0 900. whereas last year
under the new law our exports exceeded
our imports of merchandise by SOL 500,
600.
Fair and honest statistical com parisons
show difference in favor of Democr
policy. even though the latter has not yet
had time and opportunity to bring about
a tithe of the beneficent results which it
is calculated to produce. When we come
to compare the last year of Cleveland
with the last year of Harrison in respect
to foreign commerce the Republican
party organs will be looking for some
other ground to stand on.
The herald., 1895-08-30
Watermelon Social

The ladies' OF the Frank Bartlett corps,
No. Z, ". R. c., entertained a number OF
their friends very delightfully."- last night
with a watermelon social, al Foresters'
hall, 1917 North Main street. There was
a good urche stra IN attendance for dancing
which was enjoyed until a late hour and
during the evening refreshing melons
were served: to those who preferred were
served lemonade and cake.
Mines Bell Ineraham, Ella Butler. Ella
Van Horn, Louise Heise and Gertrude
Jam nseson dispensed the hospitality of the
dining room. Among those present were
Mr.. and Mrs. LanPstaff. Miss Langstaff,
Mr.. and Mrs. Hodgmsn. Mrs. Powers,
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith, Miss knight, Mrs.
Dodd, Major and Mrs. Butler. Miss Knoll,
Miss Matte Clark. Mrs. S. c. Clark Mr..
n: Andros. Mrs. Glauch. the Misses
Glauch, Mrs. Spence, Mr.. and Mrs. VIII.
cut, Mr. Baldwin. Mr.. Smith. Mr.. Hol-
land. Mr.. Frankel, Mr.. Parks, Miss Ethel
Ingram and Mr.. Lockwood.
The herald., 1895-08-30
FOR THE POLICE COMMISSION

"The worst possible lesson to teach any
citizen is contempt tor the law. Laws should
not be left on the statute books still less put
on the statute books. unless they are meant
to be enforced No man should take pub
lie office unless he is willing to obey his oath
and to enforce the law."--Police Commissioner
Roosevelt of New York. in the Forum.
The herald., 1895-08-30
Here and There

Invitations are out for the marriage OF
Mr.. Winthrop Elvyn Lester of Santa
Monica to Miss Alice Hobart OF San
Francisco, which will take place Septem-
ber 10th in San Francisco.
Miss Marie Burnett is in town for few
days from Terminal Island ana is the
guest of Miss May Corson at her home on
West Twenty eighth street.
The Y. W. C. T. U. will give an enter
tainment this evening in the chapel of
the University building. A good pro
gramme has been selected and large
audience is desired.
Mrs. Morit. Meyberg and Miss Leah
Hellman returned home Wednesday after
an extended and very delightful visit at
the Arcadia hotel in Santa Monica.
The herald., 1895-08-30
FOR THE POLICE COMMISSION

"The worst possible lesson to tie ach
any citizen is contempt for the law.
Laws should not be left on the
statute books, still less put on the
statute books. unless they are meant
to be enforced. NOma should take
a public Office unless he is willing
to obey his oath and to enforce the
Iaw."-POlice Commissioner ROOse-
welt of New York, in the Forum.
The herald., 1895-08-30
Examination of w. II. Clune

The examination OF W. II. Clune. who
is charged with having assaulted j. H..
Bridges with intent to commit murder.
was again taken up by Justice Morrison
yesterday. The morning session was
opened by recalling J. S. Rogan for cross
examination. Afterwards the following
witnesses were examined for the de-
Tense: DR.. f.. \. Hancock, W. II. Graf
ten, Phillip StAnwood. NJ. J. Curtin.
William Rastock and Frank Boyeston.
In the afternoon Frank Boyeston was
recalled and cross-examineu. A. J. Mic
olay, f. O. Williamson. A. j. Stafford
and Willie Clarity were sworn and the
examination continued until $3.50 this
morning. All the testimony given was
merely alteration of what has already
been published concerning the case. eX-
ceptng where individuals differed as to
some unimpUrtant detail.
The herald., 1895-08-30

antagonist standing almost fourteen
inches taller and punching him from a
distance. The fight concluded in three
rounos' Pearls face and head being
rather badly battered from running
against the ebony Windmill that occupied
the opposite corner.
This closed the third athletic entertain
ment given By the club. Another is
scheduled for the 18th OF Septsmber in
which there will be fiftesn.round go be-
tween Began and Frazer.
The herald., 1895-08-30
FOR THE POLICE COMMISSION.

"The worst possible lesson to teach any
citizen is contempt for the law. Lsws should
not be left on the statute books, still less put
on the statute books, unless they are meant to
be enforced. No man should take a public
office unless he is willing to obey his oath and
to enforce the law. ".--Police Commissioner
Roosevelt of New York in the Forum.
The herald., 1895-08-30

as the country was then in prosperous
condition, to all outward appearances at
least. The figures for THAT year as COM
pared with 1895 tell different story from
those of 1884, which the Republican edi-
tors are making so much talk about.
The principal items OF imports taken
from the figures given in the Tnbune's
table show the following:
The herald., 1895-08-30
Luncheon at Mrs. WiIIiamson's

Mrs. NJ. Burton Williamson entertained
very charningly with a luncheon yester-
day at her home in University. Covers
were laid for twelve, and the decorations
were OF dainty yellow. A center piece
worked in this color and bordered with
yellow flowers made most pleasing
effect, and scattered over the table were
yellow poppies. A delicious menu was
Shrader, Ella Enderlein, Wood mead, Haw-
yer. L. King. X. t. Galpin, G. Bradley.
E. r. Bradley. Sherrer, Soper and Threl
The herald., 1895-08-30

The kind of new woman that every
body will delight to honor promises to be
one OF the attractions at the Atlanta expo
sltion. 1t Is announced that 125 models
of inventions, the products of woman's
genus, will be exhi bted. These models
will be grouped independently of other
patent exhibits and the show will be the
first one OF the kind ever seen in this
country.
The herald., 1895-08-30
FRIDAY. AUGUST 80, 1903.
FOR THE POLICE COMMISSION

"The worst possible lesson to teach
any citizen is contempt for the law.
Laws should NOT be left on the statute
books, still less put on the statute
books, unless they are meant to be
enforced. No man should take a pub
lie office unless he is willing to obey
his oath and to enforce the law. "---
Police Commissioner Roosevelt of New
York, in the Forum.
The herald., 1895-08-30
Musical Notes

The choir OF the First NJ. Z. church,
posed of forty selected voices. will
nave an outing and give concert at the
same time at Long Beach this afternoon.
Tomorrow morning the same cpoir will
70 to Catalina, give concert the same
afternoon, and return Septem ber Cd.
The herald., 1895-08-30
O. u. A. n. Meeting Last Night

last ME ht in Temperance tenn .ls to meet
the national councillor of the order Ho".
W. n. Simon. and for the purpose or
taking steps toward effecting organization
OF local order.
The herald., 1895-08-30
TO THE EDITOR
~~N~~N~~<~<<<~AN<~s<~<e>~a<~

THE Herald under this heading prints CON-
munications. but does not assume rcsponsi.
bility for the sentiments expressed
The herald., 1895-08-30
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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-01-01

what if it was unlocked? when Mrs.
SlynAyntle was almost sure that some
one was stealing her coal.
About to awaken her husband, she
remembered that this was the time to
display her courage: Selling dressing
gown and slippers, she crept out and
downstairs. .fs
The window was locked, but on re-
turning, as she reached the foot of the
stairs, she heard some one stealthily
moving about the bedroom. She
listened again; yes, there it was again!
Proud of vindicating herself, she flew
to the burglar alarm and back again
HELLER her husband called. Don't
move or I'll shootL'
Good gracious!'' she thought, what
if Henry is killed." and her knees Civ
ing way she sank to the floor with q
thud.
There was a scramble at the head Of
the stairs and some one rolled down,
adding groans to her shrieks.
When the neighbors and police ar
rived they found Mrs. Brownsmith in
strong Mysteries and Mr.. Brownsmith
with a dislocated shoulder at the foot
of the stairs.
, IL thought there were burglars
and gave the alarm" she sobbed, when
the tumult was subdued.
a"And | was merely doing as re-
solved, and rising early when heard
some one moving about the house, y
groaned her husband.
And that was as near as they ever
came to keeping their New Year Is reso-
lutions
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-01-01

was telling the truth, the whole truth,
and nothing but the truth.
The Limpskeys, poor family who
have recently come here"
~ why, they are the same people for
whom we got up the bazar.
And for whom l helped rattle off the
goose - 49,. y.' .s..t.r
''Its the princiFle!" said Alice, ''it is
! demoRaliziag. =, 4r..
=. "But; my dear, it seems to me the
principle is the same whether it's in
the church or the saloon. 1t is to get
something for nothing. l got the
3. goose--you got a DRESSING -gown, which,
as it does not cost anything, you kind
ly.donate to me. -
'ftwas late, and q merry peal Of bells
rang out the anthem of the. New Year
! The two fell into each others arms.
] r"Send the goose to the. Limpsbeys,''
I said Horace.
% And the dressing too" said
Alice, with half a sigh.
"And when we want TO do charita-
bio act, Net US give from our own
means" >
I. opOhen Like IL ueSIll! iiIS DSSb IJrlLl-
ciple in giving is that of sacrifice. We
won't make any resolutions, but We'll
try to live up to our knowledge of what
isright and true. You don't care tor
! the goosa?"
''Yes, i do. very much. 1t would
make such good eating stuffed with
sage and onions, and served with apple
sauce"
$50 much the greater sacrifice if you
give it,up And you know that dress
ing gown would fit YOU elegantly, but
old Mr. Limpskey is ragged and needs
it more.
'sHe shall have it. And we will be-
gin the New Year poor but honest"
Then those two young people kissed
and made up, while the bell rang out
the want, the care, the sin, rang in the
love of truth and right, and the Limp.
skeys were the happier for the appli-
cation of that often misinterpreted
text to do evil that good may come.