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The herald., 1896-02-16
Here and There

Mrs. Wilkinson of Grand Forks, N. D., is
guest of Mrs. D. G. Peck.
Miss Pauline Cornwall is visiting Miss
Eleanor Rogers at her home in Acton.
Mrs. A. G. Watson of San Diego is the
guest of Mrs. Threlkeld at her home on
Boyle Heights.
Mrs. John Rollers numerous friends
will regret to hear that she is quite i'll at
her home on Clay street.
Lieutenant and Mrs. Guy Palmer of Fort
Dodge are visiting the Misses Robinson at
their home. Edgemont.
b. L. Chase and wife of Rochester, N.
~. are guests of his brother F. w. Chase,
939 Pasadena avenue.
Mrs. Ozro w. Chlds entertained very de-
lightfully last Friday with living pictures
at the Arcadia hotel, Santa Monica.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. j. Wharton, Jr.. of APP
pleton. Wis, are the guests of w. G. Whar-
ton at his home, corner Ninth and Alvar-
ado streets
Hugh Vail is being congratulated by his
many friends upon the arrival of little
daughter who frightened his home last
Thursday.
The Assistance League will meet next
Saturday afternoon at the residence of
Mrs. Fred L. Griffith, 904 West Twenty
eighth street.
The Logan w. r. c. will give a leap
year party and dance in their hall, 61OX
S. Spring street, Tuesday evening, Febru-
ary 18th.
Mr. N. j. Unidentified has returned from
San Francisco after an absence of three
months. where he has been visiting his
sister, Mrs. T. Moral.
Mrs. j. f. Spangler, who has been visit
ing her old home in Cedar Rapids, Iowa,
has returned to Los Angeles and is stop
ping at the Bro adway hotel.
Mr.. Arthur Schumacher entertained with
n box party at the Orpheutn, Saturday
afternoon. The guests were the Misses
Cora Goodrich and Mark and Mr.. Fred
Flint.
Miss Madaline. who has been residing in
Los Angeles for the past year, left Friday
for San Francisco, where she will be mar
ried to Is. V. Christinet some time in the
Lear future.
There will be musical and literary en-
tertainInent given by the Sacred Heart
League OF the old Mission church Monday
evening, February 18th, at new Music
hall, 23l South Spring street.
FL Club Espanol has been sending its
many friends during the past week dainty
invitations in Spanish to a reunion, to be
held on Carnival Tuesday at Casa de Rosas.
As this will be the last entertainment be-
fore Lent the committee in charge are very
busy preparing for the most elaborate EN-
tertainment yet given under the auspices
of the club.
Miss Elsie Orr gave a very pleasant
hearts party at her home on Buena Vista
street last Friday evening. AT the conclu-
sion. of the games pretty prizes we're
awarded and refreshments enjoyed. Those
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A Fine Entertainment

DR.. Cutters hall, on the corner of
Twenty-fifth street and Central avenue,
was crowded to its utmost capacity on
Tuesday evening last, the occasion being
an entertainment given by the Adams
Street Improvement association. Wilson's
orchestra furnished the music, and DR..
Cutler acted as master of ceremonies.
Ths opening address was made by Rev.
Mr.. Vale. The Vernon Quartette gave a
vocal medley and were recalled. Miss
Virginia Bowman recited a monologue, in
costume, entitled Cleopatra's Dream,
which, for artistic rendition and expressive
elouuence. compared favorably with some
who have won fame on the stage. Miss
Mana Cutler and Miss Matte Bowman
were both recalled, and the Vernon Male
Quartette and Miss Hesse Elliott met with
hearty round of applause. After the
programme was finished, ice cream and
and all united in pronouncing it a most
enjoyable occasion.
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Yates.Hays Wedding

A pretty wedding occurred at The Hazel,
on South Hill street, last Wednesday even
ing, when Mrs. Ida Downs Hays and c. G..
Yates were married by Rev. Day of the
First Congregational church. The rooms
were prettily decorated for the occasion
With callas aud papyrus with an additional
brighte ming of roses and violets. The bride
looked extremely lovely in a white silk
crepe. the neck cut round, and the large
boufant sleeves were caught up III graceful
puffs with purple and white violets; the
neck was garnished with violets and the
same flowers held the tulle drapery of the
skirt. In her coiffure she wore cluster of
violets and handsome diamond crescent
There were only relatives and immediate
friends present to witness the ceremony,
after which dainty supper was served
The tables were strewn with violets, roses,
and smilax trailed gracefully over the
cloth. The place cards were two hearts
tied with violet ribbon. and in the loops
we're confined large cluster of the fra
grant blossoms. After short wedding
Tour Mr.. and Mrs. Yates will be at home to
their friends on West Seventeenth street.
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guests stood under q red balloon from
which daneled varied colored ribbons, and
by pulling these a pretty valentine fell to
the lot of each; The score cards
were dainty little bon-bon hearts, in
the bend was narrow satin ribbon,
and as the points were made
these were thrown over the fortunate ones
neck. The first prize was a silver locket
and the second won by drawing letters, '
winning pretty red heart-shaped box of
bonbons. Mrs. Patterson was assisted in
making the afternoon the success which it
proved to be by Mines. S. 5. Salisbury,
Cadwalder, Callander and Miss Mullen.
Reynolds served delicious repast which
was enjoyed by the Misses Blanche Wool
wine, Louise Bourke, Mollie Mccormack.
Mamie Spenser, Nellie Clark, 1nez Clark,
Inez Moore, Belle Coulter, Fannie Coulter,
Mae Prentiss. Leila Simonds, katherine
Thomson, Rowena Moore, Margaret
Moore, Myra Lindley. Lora Huhbell,
Florence Clute, Florence Williams, Eva
Keating, Emma Bates, Helen Salisbury,
Rose Loeb, Jessie Blake.
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An Enjoyable Social

A very enjoyable social was given by the
Los Angeles Young Women's Christian
Temperance Union last Friday evening at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Lord, Twenty
ninth and Hope streets. The rooms were
tastefully decorated in ferns and flowers,
and the tables at which refreshments were
served with ferns and smilax, white
roses and carnations. The following pro-
gram was given and much enjoyed: Vocal
solo, George Hare; guitar solo, Lewis
O'Harra vocal solo, Miss Anna Hare; re-
citation, Miss w. Bowen; vocal solo. Miss
Ruth Green. After the different numbers
had been given tine company repaired to
the dining room. where fish pond had
been made and from which all tished for
valentines. These were matched for part
ners. The company broke up at late
hour all unanimous that they had spent a
very pleasant evening, thanks being due to
Mr.. and Mrs. Lord for their thorough hos
pitality.
Following were among those present:
Mines. Blanchard, Cowan, Wilson, Cas-
we'll, Lord. Sanford; Misses A. and S.
Hare, Weatherholt, Duber, Golding, Krauz,
Clemmens. Davis, Taylor. Borden, Ginser,
Jenkins, Schroeder, +. and G. Wilson. Mil
Ter, Freels, Dryden, W. Bowen, Lester, M.
b, q. H. and L. A. Painter. Davis, Green,
Hardin. Herman, I. Bowen; Messrs. Lord,
Wilson, Hudson, Babcock, Brown, Cline,
Schroeder, Painter. Green. Golding, How
ell, Hare, Rice, Hoch, Wagner, Kranz,
Burge. o. Harra, Herman, Golding, Talbot,
Thomson. Bates. Anderson, Hampton.
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Chinatown Leap-Year Party

young ladies', availing themselves of their
leap year privileges. essayed the escorting
of similar number of young gentlemen
through the devious ways of Chinatown to
witness the new years festivities. The
party was chaperoned by DR.. and Mrs.
Steddom and accompanied by Inspector
Mclvoy.
After seeing Chinatown the party par
took of an elegant oyster supper, after
which they adjourned to the studio of G.
w. Travers, where dancing was indulged
in until the "last cars The party con-
sisted of DR.. and Mrs. Steddom. Misses
Moore, Hand, Gleason, Prentiss, Tedford,
Mrs. Aylesworth, Messrs. Hill. Travers,
Tracy, kellogg, Dunham and Inspector
McIyoy
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Whist at Mrs, Fosters.

Mrs. John D. Foster entertained charm
ingly Friday evening and Saturday after
noon at her home on West Twenty eighth
street with cards. Whist was played on
both occasions and there were pretty
favors, which we're drawn for. The for
tunate lady received a silver-mounted
powder puff, and the gentleman a silver
pocket file. The evening guests were: The
Misses Alma and Louise Robinson, Gwen
dolen Overton, Harriet Smith, Shauklan,
Messrs. William Valentine, Richard Dick
inson. Jay Hunter. Charles Dick, Charles
Henderson. Yesterday afternoon the fol-
lowing ladies were entertained: Messrs.
Fred Avery, Franklin Agnew. Dick Nc
Knight. Frank Harbert, Frank Wilson,
Theo Poindexter, Misses Bugbee, McMl-
Ian, Tuttle, Misses Faircbild, Georgia
Shanklin. The favors were a Delft cup and
saucer and silver glove hook.
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Pleasant Afternoon and Evening


Miss Kerckhof entertained number of
her friends very delightfully."- yesterday
afternoon and evening. Progressive letters
were played in the afternoon, the evening
being devoted to whist. On both occasions
the games were very interesting ones. and
pretty prizes were awarded to those hold
ing the highest scores. There were dainty
viands catered by Christopher, and in the
evening Wormser's orchestra added to the
pleasures. The prizes for progressive let
ters we're Spanish drawn work dolly: the
second pair of silver scissors; the third a
sterling silver violet holder. The rooms
were bright and pretty with flowers,
and a profusion of smilax then was used
with artistic grace. A curtain of the green
was draped in the folding doors, separat-
ma tions. held by ribbon of the same
color. Growing plants and ferns lent their
beauty to the attractive surroundings.
The two very charming affairs were in
honor of the Misses Tallaut of Astoria,
Ore. The afternoon guests were
Afternoon-Misses Salmon, Mcconnell,
Killy, johnson, G. johnson. Davis, Schil-
nun, Lindenfeld, Montgomery, Berger,
Bicknell, klokke, O'Melveny, Collins,
Clark, Innes, Bloomfield, L. Tallant. H.
Tallant. Maxwell. Frankenfleld.
Mcclellan, kirkpatrick, Workman, En-
body, Embody.
In the evening the following guests were
entertained: Mr.. and Mrs. Cattern, Mr..
and Mrs. Bichowsky, Misses Spence, New
ton, Schilling, G.. Schilling, Riley, Ka-
nealy. Dillon, Wolters, Doran, Kurtz,
Desmond, Tallant, H. Tallant, Kelly
and Mccormack. Mrs. W. G. Kerckhoff,
Messrs. spence, Lawrence. F. Stamn, G.
Stamn, Wolters, Mcdonald, Kurtz, Esh-
oh
shaw, Doran. Deering, II. Kerckhoff, A.
Kerchkoff, DR.. Brill.
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Juvenile Receptlo on


Henry j. Kramer has always been most
happy in his selection of entertainment ts,
and the juvenile reception aud cotillion
no exception to the rule. The hall was
brilliant with many red-shaded ligh Is and
myriad of crimson hearts that seemed to
be scattered broadcast by pretty little
cupid pendant from the chandelier. Across
the front of the stage was netting filled
i'll with hearts and callas that made very
pleasing effect. The daintily gowned chill
dren fitted to and fro in the intricate
dances that were performed with consum-
mate skill produced a tableau vivant that
was extremely lovely. Mr.. Kramer may
his teaching. as the children one and all
reflect much credit upon the instructor.
The german figures were the ducking,
shuttle, rounds of four, Cupid's dart and
Flags. The participants in the evening g
entertainment were Misses Leila Hotter
hoff, Erma Kramer, Alice Lazarus, Alise
Anderson, Cora White. Ada Smith. Lotta
Dunn, Caroline Boomer, Sadie seiele,
Hazel Siegel, Norma Salkey. Hattie Phil
lips, Kathleen Spence, Barbetta Lowe,
Julia Sunderland, Lille Sunderland,
Eda NewTa ark, Amy Steiman,
Helen Salisbury. Bri Conroy,
lresa Smltn, Graco newton, Tiara Smltn,
Queenie Martz, Sahra Booth, Merceda de
Luna, Rosetta Polaski, Bessie Kinney,
Emma Lockwood, Vera Jevne, Bessie
Smith, Juaua Creighton, Sylvia Dowse,
Florence Newmark, Irene Buell., Dorea
Lankershim, Mary Worsham. Gladys
Williams, Ora Newmark, Bertha Gates,
Marguerite Hobart, Ruth Whiffen, Ella
Grebbe, verna Kreiter, Rosalind Seligman,
Alice Ada Cullen, Grace Dukeman,
Myrtle Saunders, Lotta Kerr. Fay
Lewis, Mathilda Baruch, Norma
Gould, Florence, Sunderland, Ida
Hatch. Amy Marie Norton, Eda
Heinzeman, Hazel Edwards. Charlotte
Fayman, Georgia Merriman, Clara Allies,
Masters Edward Taylor. Ellis Taylor,
Fred Witaker, Roy Newmark, Jack Lam
kershim. Arthur Lazarus, Milton Baruch,
John BIoesser. George Mclean. Harold
Dodd, Willie Newmark, Clarence Weber,
Elmer Weber, Frank Gillelen, Chesmey
Allies, Roy Lewis, Roland Baruch. Edwin
Loeb, Harold Eaton, Frank Simpson,
Richard Farrell, Ralph Howes, David
White, Golf Christie, Hugh Mcfarland,
Jack McGreagor. Nestor Hassen, Hugh
Porter, Harry Spears, Joe Loeb, Bruce
Hatch, August Martz, Sterling Booth, Earl
Booth, Rowe Sanderson, Eddie Kinney.
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served with dainty repast, catered by

served with dainty repast, catered by
Christopher.
The guests were: The Misses Mamie
Dillon, Gertrude Mason, Lucy Clark, Hazel
Noonan. Mercedes de Luna, Mollie Nc
Cormack. Margaret and Mary Lee, Helen
Howes. Pansy and Edith Whitaker, Ade-
laide Brown. Mabel Garnsey, Nellie Clark,
Juliet Carvell. Inez Clark, Eva keat-
ing, Louise Mcfarland, Jette Thorn,
Bess Millar, Kitty Thompson, Eliz-
abeth Shankland, Louise Bourke,
Daisy Moore, Elizabeth Alexander,
Tia Moore, May Redgway, Myra Lindley,
Annis Van Nuys, Blanche Donsell, Helen
Bailey, Lucie Mitchell. Elisa Bonsall. Zadie
Maxwell, - Talent; Masters Harry Carr,
Bert Williams, Harold Butler, Harry Duff
fill, Fred Shoemaker. Ernest Stoke, Philo
Lindley, Homer Donnell, Charlie White.
Burdette Jevne, Guernie Newlin, Tom Lee,
c. de Forrest Howry, Frank Bugbee. Ray
Conger, Arthur Dodworth, Ewing Jones,
Norman Bishop, Ignacius Mott, E. Eidred,
r. Stilson, Willie Corckins, Carlton, Bourke,
John Posv, Catesby Thorn, Willie Worth
ington, Cameron Thorn, Charlie Stimson
and Charlie Poindexter.
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Aurora Board

A pleasant enterta: :nment was given in
the Boyle Heights Presbyterian church OH
Friday evening by the Aurora board of
Occidental college. A musical program was
interspersed with recitations by Mr.. Car
mack, whose selections were well chosen.
The songs by the Misses Tinker, Alex
ander, Anna Rippey and Goodwin, and
piano solo by Miss Caroline Harris were
well rendered and gave pleasing variety.
The Goodwin brothers responded to an en-
thusiastic encore, and their generous cour-
tesy on this occasion was highly appre-
ciated. The Aurora board congratulated
themselves on the success of the occasion
and the pleasant evening which through
the kindness of their friends they were
privileged to give to the students and
friends of Occidental college. m
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Hiss Patterson Entertalns

A number of Miss Hazel Patterson's
friends we're charmingly entertained yes
terday afternoon with valentine party at
the home of her parents. Mr,and Mrs.W C.
Patterson, on 5. Hope street. Red hearts
gracefully graduated from long and short
white satin ribbon were pendent from the
chandeliers, and about The room were
striking combinations of red and white
flowers. Progressive letters was played.
and n tue eoncluslon Of the saes the
The herald., 1896-02-16

A jolly surprise party was given last
Wednesday evening at the residence of
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Kearney at 1716 East
Seventh street. The merry crowd vas in
vited by Miss Van Poser. Dancing was
the enjoyment of the evening. In concIu-
sion a delightful refreshment was served
OH prettiIy decorated tables.
Among those present we're Mr.. and Mrs.
H. Kearney. Mr.. and Mrs. Healey, Misses
Nj. Kearney, X. Maloy, Van Poser, X. Far
rell, NJ. Hickson. K. Baumhager, NJ. Dona.
van, A. Linihan, j. Sullivan, j. Qureolio
and the Misses Heman. Messrs. J. Dona-
van, j. Healy, J. Van Poser. B. Walton, c.
Bennett. L. Levy. .. Ham, F. Bernard, L.
HarrIrek, L. Evi!ls, j. Hoyle. F. Healy of
Chicago,
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SURPRISE PARTY.

There was a delightful surprise given Mr..
Vale at his residence on Third street We'd
nssday evening. Although the surprise
~ WY cauMplste ono ito visitors were
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Informal Musical

Last Friday evening Mr.. Edmund North
delightfully."- entertained a few of his friends
at his pleasant home. A short musical
program occupied the first part of the eve
ming. Dainty refreshments were then
served. followed by dancing. Those pres
ent were the Misses Bedgely, Misses Edith
Barber, Jeanette Fllean, Susie Barnwell,
Mabel Dooney, Helen North, Stella
Knight, Zella Fay, Birdie Kane, Messrs.
Van Vie, Carlton, Ferguson, North, Knight,
Mottashed. q. Dunham, Haswell and MIR.
and Mrs. North. The following program
was rendered:
Violin Solo Selection from Faust. ..........
John Mottashed.
Piano Solo-Hortensia. ................L Lang
Miss Dot Bedgcly
Vocal Solo-The Turnkcy's Song ...........
Clarence Ferguson.
Violin Solo. nm. ...........Wsgner
John Mottasched.
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BAKING POWDER.

Friday evening at Kramer's hall. The
affair proved a great success and was
greatly enjoyed by all present. There was
excellent music for dancing. and large
bowl of punch in the reception hall re-
freshed the guests between the numbers.
Among the many present we're: Mr.. and
Mrs. Alysworth, DR.. and Mrs. Steddom,
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith, the Misses Jessie Con-
ner. Myrtle Conner, Cole, Annie Smith,
Besehig, Hans Grossine, Saunders, David
son, Gordon, Henderson, Barraclough, Josie
Rarraclough, Lawrence, Richie, Alysworth,
Hogan, Weideman, Hearte. Russell; Messrs.
Gordon. Tyler, Stockwell, Leeds. Gaylor,
McKeap, Cornish, Keys, Blaklee, McIn-
tyre, Bell, Riley, Dockstader, Harrison,
Leads, Connor. Chas. Smith, Don Harrison,
Barracl Tough, Jamison, IIeatherington.
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Dinner at Judge and Mrs. Bicknelrs

Senator and Mrs. Spooner of Madison,
Wisconsin, were the guests of honor at a
very pretty and delightful dinner given
Friday evening by Judge and Mrs. Bick-
nell at their home on S. Hill street. Covers
were laid for fourteen, and in the center of
the table was an artistic arrangement of
variegated carnations and smlax. Mrs
Spooner. who possesses a voice of excep
tionally fine quality, charmed the company
during the evening with several songs
Those present besides the guests of honor
were DIR. and Hrs. Bicknell. DIR. and Mrs.
Gates, the Misses Eta and Edna Bcknell &,
Miss Chapman. Judge Carpenter of Madi-
son, Wisconsin; Captain Chase, Mr.Trask.
East Side Naids
A new club, which has been recently
organized and known as the East Side
Maids, gave a delightful leap year party
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-11-19
HOUSEHOLD INVENTIONS.

A new curtain-pole bracket clamps
on to the window casing, no screws be-
ing used.
A combined door bell and mail or
card receiver gives an alarm when a
card or letter is pushed into the re-
ceptacle provided.
a new hook and eye is intended to be
fastened to the garment by pins formed
by the ends of the wire being extended
and sharpened. They also have eyelets
so that they can be sewed fast.
a new fly trap consists of double
screen to be placed in the window, the
inner screen having poles in the upper
portion, through which the insects enter
the trap. Once inside, they cannot find
their way out, as they are not apt to
crawl up the screen with the holes in
it, that being on the dark side of the
trap. A door is provided. at the bottom
for cleaning out the flies after they
are killed by hot water or steam.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-11-19
From Linen Suits to Overcoats.

"a person who has never made the
trip from Port Limon to San Jose, Costa
Rica," said Engineer Mapo, of the 3. d,
Wood, tie other evening, cannot even
form an estimate of the wonderful
beauty of the journey, save by com
parison with the ascent of the Great
Divide in Colorado. When l was in Cen.
trail America, few years ago I accom-
panied the constructing engineer of the
Nicaragua canal, who happened to be
in Port Limon at the same time, over
the line, and although l was foolish
enough to make the trip in a suit of
summer flannels l enjoyed it hugely.
The railroad to. San Jose is only about
100 miles in length, but the steep
grades, .windings and turnings compel
the trainmen to be careful, and on rainy
days, when the wheels slip, the journey
takes as long as ID hours. The road
crosses a divide and you pass from
banana plantations on the coast to cof-
fee farms on the hills, and then up and
up until an altitude of 5000 feet is
reached. You change climates, and
from linen suits emerge into over.
coats.",-N. 0. Times Democrat.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-11-19
HAPPENINGS ABROAD.

Albert Edwards Britannia won Lie.
tie over $4,000 in money prizes last sea-
son, without counting cups.
midas population, according to the
census of 1895, is 2S7, 223 ,431, an increase
over the previous census of 80, APO ,917.
London bakers may deliver bread on
Sunday, but not buns or cake, Blooms
bury baker having been fined for de-
livering buns to his customers.
Cambridge university, England, re-
Gently passed a statute enabling the uni
versity authorities to deprive grad
uate of his degree and all the privileges
of the university in case of miscon-
duct.
Official reports of the trial of the
Sparrowhawk torpedo boat destroyer,
built by the Lairds, give an average Of
30.2 knots on the measured mile and
30.6S knots for the three hours con-
tinuous steaming trial.
An old woman of Liverpool named
Bridget McMullen is rivaling the record
of London's Jane Cakebread. She has
been brought before the police CONT
355 times for intoxication and has spent
half her life in prison.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-11-19
eNeLAND's NAVAL WEAKNESS.
Her Ships of War Not as Powerful as Many
Suppose Them to BE.

AN~X 5hips VI WAR NoC dS IowcHAuI as MANY
Suppose Them to BE.
.. The numerical inferiority of the
British feet OF battleships to the forces
of France and Russia becomes more
serious when we consider the course of
possible war between England on the
one side and the allies on the other.
Let us consider the result of Franco
Russian intervention did we send our
fleet up the Dardanelles. Our Mediter-
ranean fleet, with it's II battleships
more or less damaged, would be trapped
in the sea of Marmora, with the Rus
sian Black sea fleet, five or six battle
ships strong, waiting for it in the Black
sea, fresh, unchanged, with magazines
and bunkers full. The works in the
Bosphorus would prevent the further
advance of our ships while they would
cover the attacks of the Russian torpe
do fidtilla, which swarms in the Black
sea.
In the Mediterranean the Toulon fleet
would at once put to sea, effect juno
ton with the North sea (France) squad
ron and attack our channel fleet with
some 20 ships. AS repeated experience
has shown that it takes days for us to
mobilize, we should not have been able
in the meantime largely to reinforce
our fleet, and therefore our channel
ships must either run or be beaten. In
either case, with the arrival of the
Baltic fleet to complete our ruin, we
lose the command of the channel. The
aim of Napoleon 90 years ago is ac-
complished and this country is open
not to thousands, but to hundreds of
thousands of invaders. The heart of
the empire would be pierced, the palsy
of death would come upon the empire
itself, and in holocaust of blood and
fire the country which has stood up
for freedom and civilization would fall
forever.
Those who are demanding violent
measures have not counted the cost.
Great are the privileges of the press;
splendid is the work which it has done
for freedom and humanity; honorable
are it's traditions in England. But ter
rible is it's responsibility when it pro-
sumes to urge a nation to war against
the will of the nations chosen states
men. To these alone belongs the right
to draw the sword and to send their
countrymen to the slaughter. They
know all; they move behind the scenes
and they must judge. We can but bow
and execute their will. They are not
cruel by nature, Tor are they vowed
to policy of inhumanity, but they
feel the risks and do not, in Bismarcll's
words, "meddle with the calling Of
Nemesis or aspire to exercise the
Divine Judges office" They, not the
irresponsible press, must decide the is
sue.-London Mail.