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

the results expected under the present
tariff law have not thua far been realized.
| owing, in part st least, to the continued
depressed condition of business In the
country. Consumption has bsen most
economical for want OF means to buy
with on the part of the people. which
has lessensd demand for foreign "a well
as domestic products. Believing ss the
Republicans do, that the financial stress
lie the result OF erronsous theories in
tariff Liquidation. it is presumable that
shey will not resort to financial legisla-
ton az remedy, that they will en-
dsavor TO atop the outflow of gold by
such restrictions upon iDaportstions as
will at least avert adverse balances of
trade, and il possible turn than in our
favor.
Shoald congress be convened In ex-
traordinary session the Republicans
will endaavor TO so put their houue in
order SO not to jsopardizs their pros-
poets for carrying the next presidential
eleotion, The silver men will press their
views to the embarrassment OF both the
Democratic and Republican parties.
Unlesa this congress enscts some meas.
urs that relieves the treasury, we are
destined to have contest that will be
exciting to those who are fond Of politi-
cal strifs, and it is almost certain that
with or without financial legislation by
this congress the country will be agis
tated till the verdict OF the people is
rendered in November, 1896. All par
ties seem ready to throw down or to
take up the gauge OF battle. Except for
the expense, we might as we'll have an
extra session as not. This people will
the sooner find out the exact attitude of
ell psrsiea upon economic and financial
questions. and be able TO act more adj
visedly when the final struggle comes.
There are such political checks and
balances. as the government will be
constituted after the 4th of March next,
that it is improbable that any compre-
hensive and effective measures can be
enacted. Whatever is done, will be done
through compromise, and compromises
do not always produce the best results. |
1t ia to be hoped that in the next cleo
ton all parties will 60 before the coun-
try with platforms free from am biguities
and clsptrap. 40 that the popular ex-
preston will be unmistskable and
decisive,
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-02
PROSPECTIVE GOOD WORK.

There are evidences that the legislas
thing in the line OF economy. Hereto
fore it has been the practice TO have a
superabrndsnce of attaches and hang
ers-on. The ward tricketers OF the cities
and local manipulstors in the country
have been in the habit OF swooping
down upon the state capital when the
Legislature convened and of getting
about all they wanted. without much
regard being paid 10 the interests of the
taxpayers. The members have been
unable to resist the onslaught. Public
sentiment has become SO aroused upon
the subject OF extravaganza that the
present members fear it more than the
alienation and threats of the gangs who
have no Claima but those based upon
political chicansry. The legislature
should use the pruning shears literally,
certainly to the extent of cutting out all
dead matter and every fungous growth.
The attorney general seems to be
working in harmony with the governor
in the matter of passing law creating
a commission to investigate frauds, ex-
trevsgsncss and Irregularities through
out the state. 1t is new proposition
but it is not without merit. Extraordi-
nary conditions require extraordinary
treatment. II auch law is enacted we
feel sure the governor will appoint men
on the commiasion who have the requi-
site ability and courage to do the work
suspicion.
We remind the legislature again that
it would be long step in the line of
economy II IL would aboliah city assess.
ors and make it mandatory ON cities to
adopt the county assessments as the
basis of levying municipal taken. Also
abolish all city and county tax COLLECTS
ors, and turn the collection of all taxes
over to the county treasurers. These
changes would save the people of the
state hundreds Of thousands of dollars
every year aud would be great con.
vsuiencs to taxpayers. Do not be afraid,
gentlemen, for the people will stand by
you. and that ia good deal better cup
port than that which eau be given by q
feI persora interested in having the
offices Of city assessors snd city and
county tax collectors continued. Taxa.
ton is never chsertully borne. and in
these hard times it ia positive burden.
Let it not 60 beyond the requirements
of good and efficient government.
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"PRAYING FOR PAPA"
An Affecting Scene From thu Platform OF
aNixth-Avenua Elevated Train.


ibid you see that mister?" said an elevated
on the rear platform OF the first car the other
night
eyes"
"Well, then" added the guard, "you saw my
three little children. They were kneeling at a
trunk in front of the window of that house we
passed. Over them stood their monther She
was about sending them to bed, but before
they go she teaches 'em to pray for me. Yes,
and she brings 'em there so as can see 'em.
"And," he added, with manly attempt to
stife a sob that welled up in his throat, "she
has told me what she tells 'em to say"
"What is it?" inquired the auditor.
'Ihope you won't think me foolish, sir, but
as guess you are married man and father
you may care to hear it, You see. it is this
way. The kids-they go to bed ate. That's
about the time my train goes by the house.
It's right on the line. She brings the little
'uns up to the trunk in their night gowns and
makes 'em kneel down with their hands
clasped and on their faces. And then they
pray and pray"
'For your" was the interruption.
"Yes your right They pray that papa
will be good and kind and keep sober, and
bring home ali his money and"-the big
guards voice trembled But he continued
after an effort
'Pm rough, tough and all that but I love
my wife and love my children. They are the
only ones on earth that keep me straight
"Bleeck e-e-er Good night, SIR" and the
train proceeded, leaving at least one man with
tears in his eyes.-New York Recorder.
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A Struggle for "a Nobel.

Americans spend money freely enough"
sad traveller, "but they object seriously to
parting with ever SO little without a return
l observed ludicrous illustration OF that
characteristic on Broadway car last night.
"A young man, who was very elegantly
dressed, dropped 5-cent piece while paying
his fare. 1t fell between the wooden Stats of
the flooring and he attempted to recover it.
Now 1 have no doubt that he would have
tossed nickel to the irst beggar, or that it
would have afforded him pleasure to treat a
friend by paying his fare. but he did not want
to lose that nickel because 1t would bring no
return. So he fished around in the mud and
spoiled a 50 pair OF gloves, besides making
himself ridiculous in the eyes of all the sane
passengers When he finally recovered the
coin his collar was wilted his face was flushed
and his temper was seriously Affected
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-02
LIKE a MIDNIGHT Sun.
Passengers on a Lake Michigan stesms
XYItn.aa "a ataztIIna PHI ana.., nuou


Witu-ss "a Startling Phanomenon.
The Detroit and Milwaukee steamer was
NOR than half way across Lake Michigan last
night when the pilot saw bright light off the
starboard bow. He could not account for it
and called the captain. The captain, too, was
puzzled and, tn hiking that the boat must
have veered from her course and that the light
was from Grand Haven, he ordered her headed
for it.
1t was calculated that the light was Is miles
ahead After proceeding 10 miles companion
light appeared some FIVE miles to the west
ward. The passengers, who had by this time
been aroused, gathered on the deck and
watched these lights, which now began to
flash at intervals.
On went the steamer, and as she approached
the light the passengers were obliged to hold
up their umbrellas and other objects to shade
Their eyer from the intense glare. So bright
was 1t that Steward Wallhew, over 80 years
old, was enabled to read the Lords Prayer
from the fine print of Bible without his
glasses.
Suddenly mountain of darkness seemed to
rise between the boat and the light, but the
blaze vas flashed over it's top. In few min
utes the mountain sank backward and the
lights were seen still too brilliant for the eye
to endure.
At just a. NJ. by the captains watch the
lights flashed, there was a terrific rumbling
like a quadruple peal of thunder and then the
lights disappeared Almost on the instant a
tidal wave struck the ship, and the phenome-
non was over.
No one attempts to explain the strange oc-
currence The boat, which was Is miles out
OF her course, was over an hour late in arriy-
ing this morning
A commercial travelling man named Dunn,
who was on the boat, said today that the glare
was greater than two noon suns, and that he
really believed the end of the world ha d
come.-Dispatch to New York World.
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calling public attention to same, I feel that in
Justice to yourself some answer or explanation
should be made.
On the evening of Friday, January 10Th, the
Southern California committee were called to-
gether by Francis J. Thomas and the first ques-
~tion that came before us was the advisibilty
OF consulting with the Santa Barbara commit
tee in order to avoid clashing of dates for our
respective festivals.
Learning that Hon. T. w. Gaty of Santa Bar
bara was at that time in Los Angeles, COM
ee, consisting of John Bradbury, esq. and
the writer, was appointed to consult with Mr..
Gaty.
We met Mr. Gaty next day Saturday, you
yourself being present Mt our suggestion. Be-
fore anything was said on our side, Mr., GatY
stated that the Santa Barbara committee was
anxious to avoid conflicting dates and he
hoped something could be done to prevent It,
We impressed upon him the fact that we were
anxious to arrange matters amicsbly, for the
reason that we desired no jealousy or ill feel
ing from any city of Southern Calfornia-that
the clashing of dates would not materially af-
feet Los Angeles, but would materially affect
the attendance at Santa Barbara. Mr.. Gaty
agreed with us, and finally suggested that he
send telegram to his copmittee, advising
them to postpone further action until we could
meet them. We agreed to go to Santa Barbara
to meet their committee.
ON Sunday Mr.. Gaty left for Santa Barbara
without receiving any answer to histelegram
On Monday morning wired MI. Gaty to know
when his committee desired to meet us, stat
ing that the earlier the meeting the better it
would be. He replied. setting Wednesday the
23rd Next morning after receiving this mes
sage you received letter from Mr. Gaty set
ting the meeting for Saturday Goth. Presum-
ing from this that they preferred Saturday we
wired back that Saturday would suit us better.
This much for the origin of the idea to meet
the Santa Barbara people and the postponing
of the date.
III conclusion, let me say we owe great deal
to Mr. Gaty, Captain Waters and their friends
for our cordial reception in Santa Barbara, and
feel assured, did the decision rest in their
hands, there would be no conflict Yours
truly, FERD. K. RULE,
Secretary Southern California COMMITTEES.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-02
The Piacs Was Filled

"Madam," he said, as she held the door open
a little way and asked him what he wanted,
'perh APPS it so happened years ago that you
had son wander away from the family fire.
side?"
"Yes, did" she replied, as she opened the
door little further.
''He went out into the cold world and be-
came q wanderer DER the face OF the earth?"
"Yes, he did"
"Days and weeks and months ran into years
and you heard no word of him? You knew
not whether he lived or died?"
"As you say, knew nothing" replied the
woman, as she stood in the door and looked
fixedy at the tramp.
'Well, ma'am, he continued, "I don't
want to raise any false hopes, but-but-''
"But you are just little too late" she fin
ished, as he swallowed the lump in his throat
and tried to wipe away tear. "My wander
ing son returned about two hours ago and is
now taking soak in the bath tub. Had you
called early this morning, you know"
"Then the situation is flled?"
at is"
Gust my luck, ma'am, but of course you are
not to blame for it. l congratulate you and
YOUR wandering son and will bid you good
day and try the family next or."-Detroit
Free Press.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-02
THE PASSING 1HRoNc.
: J. Keefe of Bakersfield is a. the Ramona


There is a fine exhibit of Ontario fruit In the
reading room of the Nadeau Some of the
best satin skinned oranges ever exhibited are
TO be seen here. They are well worth going to
see.
II. B. Thearle OF Chicago, under whose man
agement the Palmer Cox's Brownies enter
tainment is to be given in this city, is a guest
Of the Ramona. Miss NJ. F. Warren of St.
Louis, under whose tutelage the youngsters
are being prepared for the Brownie parts, is
also stopping at the Ramona
AT SANTA MONICA.
Among the recent arrivals at the Hotel Ar
oadia for the winter are: Mr.. and Mrs. r. I.
odell and two children, Miss Tombins, New
York city; A. II. Colborn and Miss IL. NJ Col
born Michigan City, Ind.
A Jolly party luuched at the Arcadia yester-
day, consisting of Mrs. W. G. Marselins. Mrs. E.
Ramsey, Miss Ramsey OF Albany, N. Y, Mrs 8
n. Cornell OF Schenectady, N. Y, Mrs. @. M
Whitman of Brockton, Mass, Mrs M. William
son of Galesburg. ILL.,, Mrs. Tuttle Mrs. Clin-
ton. Mrs. Hubbard, Miss Margaret Hubbard OF
Minneapolis, Mimi, Miss Goult OF Sterling,
ILL, Mr.. II. II. Pinney of Boston,
AT DEL CORONADO.
william Louis Dye, Los Angeles, with Will
liam l.. Johnston, Fillmore, was guest at the
hotel on Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. B. Plat of Englewood, N. j.,
entertained party of friends at the hotel at
dinner Wednesday evening.
Judge and Mrs Nj. A. Luce and daughters
and Miss D. Schiller of San Diego were enter
tanned at dinner at the hotel by Mr.. and Mrs.
l. A. Brennenden of Pittsburg, Pa, on Tuesday
evening.
distinguished visitor at the hotel on
Wednesday was George KEENAN,, the Siberian
traveller and lecturer. Mr. KEENAN,, who was
the guest of Charles Nordhoff during his stay
at the beach, was much pleased with our re-
sort
Late arrivals include Mrs. and Mrs. E. d.
Smith, Miss Stella B. Smith, Philadelphia: G.
NJ. Whitman, Brockton, Mass; Mr. and Mrs.
f. W. yisscher, Albany, N. Y; Mr.. and Mrs.
John B. Parsons, Chicago; MI and Mrs. A. w.
Pettebone, La Crosse, Wis. Mr.. and Mrs. W. B.
Pettebone Hannibal Mo-; Mr. and Mrs. H. G.
Woodward William c. Dow Denver, and A. d.
Lynch, Washington, are also new corners at the
hotel.
Orr & Patterson, funeral directors and en-
balmers: fair prices frst-clsss WORK. LAT
North Spring street, Telephone 60.
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MIS-. Helmuth, the president of sorosis has
been the guest of honor lately at a gathering
of women in Boston, and the Boston papers
have been saying some pleasant things about
this distinguished New York woman. One of
them, says the New York Times tells of q
pretty bit OF sentiment shown by DR.. Helmuth,
who, after 35 years of married life, is still his
wife's most ardent admirer. Last year, on the
eventful day of the Sorosis presidential elee-
ton, he sent to the house after Mrs. Hemuth
left it for the electoral meeting large bunch
of violets and lilies of the valley. They were
to be there on her return home, and card at
tached bore the inscription: FOR the victor
but if you fall 1 shall not want to see a flower
again for year"
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-02

SoME interesting particulars of the
manufacture of the ansi-soxic serum for
use in diphthsria canes by M. Roux and
his associates in France are given in o
letter to the London Lancet. 1t appears
that on October 18th the Pasteur insti-
tute possessed for ''immunizing" pur-
poses a stud of 20 horses. This stud has
now been increased to 1855 horses, a total
that will probably be increased to the
maximum of 100. Fifteen of these ami
mails are OF the state veterinary school
Of Abort, where they are kept under
close observation with regard to pulse,
temperature, etc.,) by Professor Nocsrd
and his pupils Forty-two horses are
kept in the old abattoirs OF Grenoble
placed at nj. Roux's disposal by the
municipal council of Paris. OF these 20
are kept by the municipality at cost OF
$4,000 year for the benefit OF the Paris
hospitals and the poor. At Vileneuve-
l,Etsng-a property coded by the state
to NJ. Pesteur in 1886-thsre are 70
horses cared for by a capable veterinary
surgeon and his staff. While the regu-
lation six litres of blood yielding about
half that quantity OF serum) are being
drawn from tho jugular vein, the ami
malls attention is easily distracted by a
handful of carrots. which he munches
contan teddy. On the DAY following the
phlebotomy "immunization" is recon-
menced and continued for five days. A
rest of Is days follows. and then another
bleeding may be had. That the ani-
mails flourish under this regime of good
feeling and periodical bleedipgs lie
proved by the presence in good health
1t Abort Of sturdy Brittany pony
which has supplied no less t3an 400
litres Of blood.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-02

THE propositions that the state shall
Day for Investigating" the corruption
of San Francisco ia absurd. 1t is also
unfair and we believe that it ia unpop-
ular. Let San Francisco wash her own
dirty linen. If her courts and her
churches and her "Civic Federstions"
cannot or will not convict the boodlsra
and bribers who infest the metropolis,
the Taxpayers of California, outside of
San Francisco. need not be called upon to
impoverish themselves to that end. Let
the shame and the Disgrace fall where
thew belong
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-02

Grand opera is tid-bit which one pays for
au prix de la vie. Nine Melba, when her night
for many roulades and arias arrives, receives
$1,000. For less roulades and srias q hundred
or two is knocked off. Nine Eames demands
and receives $500 night, and will do her best
even at that reduced rate. Nine Nordica is
still more reasonable, and will carol in her
best style for $500. while 5000 will bring
plump and ingenious sybil sanderson to the
stage, notwithstanding her beauty and really
rare talent.-[New York Advertiser.
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The substitution of the house bill in
the senate is an earnest that the Mica
ragua canal bill will receive the indorse.
nent OF this congress, thus assuring its
speedy completion. This is glorious
news for the Pacific coast. and especially
gratifying is it to the people of Southern
California. who will reap untold benefits
from the enterprise.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-02

JACK DEMPSEY, the once pride OF the
betting world, has gone crazy and at
tempted suicide. residence for any
length of time on Ooney island will
causn q man to do almost anything.
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CoME, come, gentlemen OF she legis-
lature. quit calling one another names
and talk business. We do not expect
that you will accomplish much, but you
can at least make IN effort, and that is
better than frothing at the mouth.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-02

BARRIos is etill banking on a Central
A merican alliance to war on Mexico.
But Honduras. Salvador. Costa Rica
and other republics are coy. They have
b,sen betrayed before.
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This is remarkable showing. to say
the least, and one that should be care
fully investigated by the legislative COM
mittee now on the ground. This CON-
mittee should try to ascertain why the
salariss of officers, teachers and en-
ployees aggregate ons-shird OF the ex-
pense Of main tanning each child; why
these salaries are greater than the
amount required to feed the inmates OF
the institution, and why the officers.
teachers and employees cost the state
more than the clothing, shoes, tools.
fuel, light. power, medicine and medical
attendsnee. On its face the estimate is
indsfensible from the most liberal OF
economical standpcints. and according
to this statement it looks az if the Whit.
tier reform school. under the present
regime. was merely an expensive ex~
cuse for the maintenance OF its "otticers.
teachers and employees"
The taxpayers are certainly entitled
to an explanation, and we hope that
thsy will recsive une from the legislative
committee now inspecting the school,
that will be satisfactory.
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No BLOWS have been struck at Sacrs-
menho. but the legislative fahwives
have unaheathed their deadly hatred
and are at it clamor and tongues. It is
only ound and fury. however. and sig
nifiea nothing.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-02

Mexico must be an exciting sort OF a
pla ce just now. Tbs capital city is talk
ing war, and the outlying districts, in
order to keep in the procession. are
shaking things up with an earthquake.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-02

THE San Francisco police department
10 crying before it is hurt. A collection
has been taken up among the members
to employ an attorney for dsienae. This
IL foresight with vengeance.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-02

The thief who stole THE HERALD's
petition reads The HERALD every morn
.ng, and his chsgrin is only allevistsd
by the jingle of his bride.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-02

CAPE Town, Feb. LA dispatch from Lorenzo
Marquee, Delagoa Bay sent by the Portuguese
officials. states that the Portuguese troops en-
gagged the natives at Maraquien. The natives
lost 400 killed and wounded. The Portuguese
did not lose man.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-02

That corruption craze which has
struck the legislature looks from this
end of the line like bubble. Will it
burst before anything is accom- plished?
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-02

The skyseraping hat must 60. says
Legislator Jones of Illinois. Nay. nay,
gay thu theatrical managers and the
railliners, and the nay, nays will have
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-02

TIE distribution of those Mexican
dollars into space by Arizona bandits
muss be gratifying to the free silver adj
vocetes.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-02
a sonnst.
Once a poet wrote a sonnet,


Once poet wrote a sonnet,
All abouta pretty bonnet,
And critic sat upon it.
(On the sonnet,
Not the bonnet),
Nothing loath.
And as ii it were high treason
He said, "Neither rhyme or reason
Has IL, And it's out of seasonl"
Whieh?s' The sonnet
Or the bonnet?
May be both.
IT'S feeble imitation.
OF worthier creation,
An thetic innovationl
Of a sonnet,
Or a bonnet.
This was hard.
Both were put together neatly,
Harmonizing very sweetly,
But the critic crushed completely
Not the bonnet,
Or the sonnet,
But the bard
Josephine Pollard.
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MIND READER TYNDAL is doing
little preliminary free advertising in
Stockton. He is in a trance and has
beeu robbed.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-02

literally signed. See that your name is
On it.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-02

DOES the New York World speak sd-
visedly when ii says President Cisve"
land may be relied upon to veto the
Rally hill9
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WHO will fill McAllister's place I;
Berry WALTZ Bus Berry has not that
blue blood.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-02

Boohl Boom! Boom The valley road
coca marchingl