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The herald., 1896-08-21
Surprise Party

Mr. and Mrs. w. Z. Rankin received a
very delightful surprise from a number
of their friends at their home on Hewitt
street on Wednesday evening. 1t was
rather an impromptu party, as none OF
the guests or the genial host and hostess
were apprised of the affair before it oc-
Cured. Among the company were sew
eral entertaining peoplewho contributed
songs and recitations. thus making the
evening very enjoyable indeed. After
an informal program which was greatly
enjoyed by ALL the guests repaired to
the spacious dining room, where splen-
did collation. was spread.
Those present We're: Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Weiss. Prof. Homeier Prof.
Holder, r. Solander G. Spiker, Miss Josie
Spiker. Miss lone Weiss, Mrs. NJ. Fos-
ter w. D. Sneathen, Carlos Rankin
and Donald Weis
The herald., 1896-08-21
4 ". {. A. social

The August committee Of the Y. NJ. {.
A gave very enjoyable entertainment
last night at the association rooms on
South Spring street. The rooms We're
we'll filed with the young ladies friends
who were entertained with six ia ahleauX
presented by the little Misses Grace
Berger, Bessie Cass, Flossie Short. Nina
Adams. The different subjects were ar
tistic and realistic and gave much pleas
ure to the audience. The last one given
by the little maidens represented the
four seasons, and was especially at
tractive. Concluding the tableaux,
light refreshments We're served and con-
alton enjoyed. The guests were
given q cordial reception by the follow
ing committee: Misses Bidwell, Arm
strong, Seaman, Skafftad, Bennett and
Mrs. Fitzgerald.
The herald., 1896-08-21
THE STORY OF SEYD

The willful inaccuracy-to give it the
rslldest term-of the Times is aeain un-
Yelled. In Q column article in its issue
of last Wednesday the Times was at
pains to prove that the story Of an Eng
lishman. named Seyd. having been
potent factor in accomplishing the de-
monetization of silver in 1873 was false
and foolish The Times pretends to
quote historical facts in the case" and
denies the visit of Seyd to this country
in 1873. Reference to the Congressional
Record of April ., 1873, page 2O34. will
show the statement in the house Of
re representatives. by Mr.. Hooper of
Massachusetts, Nho was the chair
man of the committee on coin
age, when in a lengthy explanation Of
the provisions of the original measure.
for which the act Of February u, 1873,
was finally passed as a substitute, he
used the following language:
Ernest Seyd, of London. a distin-
guished writer and bullionist, WHO IS
NOW HERE. and has given great atten-
ticn to the subject of mints and coinage,
after examining the first draught of the
bill, MADE VARIOUS SENSIBLE
SUGGESTIONS which the committee
adopted and embodied in this bill
These words of Mr.. Hooper Were
quoted in the house Of representa atives
by MIR. Riddle ON November I. 1877, page
III, vol. 6, of the Congressional Record.
in the same debate Mr.. Riddle said:
There was no demand from the peo-
pie for the decentralization of silver; for
such measure lay directly across the
path OF their true interest The demand
came from the money power of this
country and of Europe, as is abundantly
shown by the record made up at the
time the bill was under consideration
The herald., 1896-08-21
After the "CHrisf k;do

Deputy Sheriff Ellsworth of San Diego
arrived in the city yesterday in a search
for the notorious Christ Kid" who es-
capped from him last Sunday at Newport
Landing while being taken to San
Quentin by boat to serve "A three-year
term for robbery. Ellsworth has been
in or near the city for day or two, and
last evening went to Anaheim. He
claims to be hot on Kids trail, and is
confident that he will recapture him il
a. day or two.
The herald., 1896-08-21
Death of Or. rlcLeisch

News has been received in this city OF
the death of Dr. J. McLeisch, at his nome
in Sabinal, Chihuahua, Mexico, where
he was largely interested in mining.
Dr. McLeisch spent some weeks In this
city for his health. but returned nome
some time ago. He was stricken with
paralysis, and died on Sunday last. Tho
remains will be sent to Cincinnati tor
interment.
The herald., 1896-08-21

Mr.. Ramish should be sought by the
proprietor of a popular phonograph,
that he might immortalize the suave
tones OF his announcement of that ia
nous ballot. 1t will be some time be-
fore the figures SO. 36." are banished
from at least his memory.
The herald., 1896-08-21
Sudden Death at souts uouica

Coroner Campbell last night received
a telephone message from Santa Monica
notifying him that Thomas Jones, an old
soldier and former inmate of the home,
had died at his residence at South Santa
Monica after an illness of but few
hours. A physician attended him. but
an inquest was considered necessary.
The coroner will 60 down this morning
to investigate.
The herald., 1896-08-21
HitcheII.SChultZ

George Mitchell and Mrs. Minnie L..
Schultz were quietly married yesterday
al the residence of Rev. Mr. Pitman,
No. 1217 Trenton street, that gentleman
performing the ceremony. Mr.. and Mrs.
Mitchell left for Coronado, where they
will remain several days. The groom
is a trusted employe of Jacoby Brothers,
having been connected with that firm
for number Of years. The bride Is well
known and deservedly popular among
a large circle of friends and acquaint-
anceS.
The herald., 1896-08-21

The aristocracy of gold is ancient.
1t may not be fanciful to suggest that
perhaps it is overValued on account OF
considerations quite distinct from.
though not independent Of modern dis
criminative legislation in this country
and in Europe against its democratic
colleague, silver. In the United States
our gold reserve" has come to be re-
Rarded as a sort of ark of the covenant,
which we could no more dispense with
and hope to prosper than could the an
cient Israelites venture upon battle
without the protecting Shekinah. And
The herald., 1896-08-21

The Hon. w. a. Harris. lifelong
Democrat is to appear as the orator
tomorrow evening before q Republican
club, TO advocate the gold plank OF tho
Republican platform. Mr.. Harris is be
lieved to be an Out-ard d-out free trader.
and is therefore regarded as one-h hair
English; now that he endorses English
gold monometallism, he represents the
entire English system of politics. This
will be gratifying to the English, but
how would Mir. Harris like to be called
on to give his views on tariff, since the
Republicans say that tariff is the burn
ing issue and currency only an incident
of the campaign? Politics certainly
make strange bedfellows.
The herald., 1896-08-21

The hospitable and honorable recep-
tion of tEe chief justice Of England and
his excellent address furnish good evi-
dence for the reasonableness of arbi-
tration, which Lord Russell points out
must and should play so important
part in international law. The recep-
tion of Englands greatest jurist has
been so cordial, and not merely of a
personal nature, that it Will he difficult
for Lord Russell to gauge or to realize
the bitterness of the hostile feeling that
ragged against England less than year
ago.
The herald., 1896-08-21

That there are Republicans, and plen-
ty of them, to whom the wretched in
congruity of Mr.. McLachlan's position
Cor rather lack of it, is transparent,
must be matter of congratulation to
every thoughtful man.
The herald., 1896-08-21

Hannas return to New York will not
cause any appreciable reaction upon the
tremendous impression made by Bryan
last week Besides, Hanna business
is not with the people, but with the
multi-millionaires and monopolists. No
doubt he will be able to replenish his
barrel, but the contents will only be
worse than wasted.
The herald., 1896-08-21

A Chicago man is trying to have his
wife declared insane because she wants
to buy everything she sees. Insanity
among the gentler sex must be much
commoner than one had supposed.
The herald., 1896-08-21
FRIDAY, AUGUST 81, 1906.
National Democrati, Ticket
For President
WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN
OF Nebraska.
For President.
ARTHUR SEWALL
OF Maine.

Today may appear dull 70 local DEM
ocratic delegates. but when they realize
they can return to business, they will
in any event heava a sigh-either OF re-
gret OF relief.
The herald., 1896-08-21

What has become of that boom of j.
Sterling Morton? At best, it will be
ven late starter in the presidential race
and can hardly expect to get past the
scratch
The herald., 1896-08-21

1t will not do to say that curiosity. de-
sire to see a famous man. to look upon one
who will be the next president, induced the
immense crowds to assemble under broll-
ing sun TO greet Mr.. Bryan on his trip east
Nany no doubt. We're thus impelled, but
Inc great majority came because a man
representing a positive issue, nominated
upon positive platform Voicing their de-
rnands, was to appear before them as their
representative-Na Nashville American.
The herald., 1896-08-21

Try our port Ind snerry wines at 10
cents per gallon. T. Vache & Co., Com
mercial and Alameda str'ets Tele-
nh M 400
The herald., 1896-08-21

Bicycles at less than cost of manufac-
ture. A special sale this week of floor
samples; $40 and up. Baker q Hamilton.
1874 North Los Angeles street.
The herald., 1896-08-21

Harvard university has conferred the
honorary degree OF LIZ ID. upon Pror.
Alexander Bell of telephone fame.
The herald., 1896-08-21
HI. r1an of the Pennis

As champion OF equal rights before the
law ana the standard bearer of the indus
trial masses in their struggle with privil-
eyed classes. William Jennings bryan last
phal march TO the White House.-Cleveland
tat.
The herald., 1896-08-21
EVENING SERVICES

At the evening service starQlnG room
in the rear Of the hall was al premium
and the vast throng was eVldently IN
svmpathy with the speaker The song
service was taken UP with VIM espt-
ciallv the hymn, When the roll is
called up yonder I'll be there" which
seems 10 be a general faVorite. The trio,
II Almost Makes Ne Tremble, sung by
Messrs. Crittenton. Morton and Wallace.
knecling. was very solemn. ana the solo'
I-Will Love Him More and More by Mr..
Wallace. was one of the most impressive
and inspiring which he has rendered.
Mr.. Crittenton said in part: Il can
almost see Jesus on the cross as we
sing of his wonderful love. 1t was love
brought him downto die for me. II God
had not followed me and loved me in
spite of my rebellion, l would today
have been in an insane asylum or nave
been criminal. God -Tould have got
along without Crittenton. but Critten-
ton could not have got along without
God. / made no mistake when l asked
him to save me- / had no hope of seeing
my father or mother, or my little girl
Florence when they died, because l was
lost. There are fifteen thousand millions
of children under ten years of age who
have been gathered into the arms of
Jesus and if you parents want to see
your little ones who have died, get saved
for there are no children in the lost
world"
He then announced as his text, Behold
what manner of love the rather hath be-
slowed upon us"
He said: I'VE can't understand Gods
love for us. 1t is beyond our compre-
hension. And when God puts this same
love into our hearts men can't under
stand it, either ] am disgusted when
parties fiatter me adm call me good
fellow-say what q noble work | am
i 7 fla11 thf,, ie. ,nt 7
| but God in me. Before my conversion
/ was selfish. grasping, greedy. working
only for Crittenton and his family, but
since my conversion | have been work
| ing for humanity. When we have the
love of God it will not let us pass by on
the other side the poor outcast girl, the
| degraded drunkard or the poor, hungry
beggar without helping them. | met a
| poor lost girl on the streets and pointed
| her to better life. She said, What can
! I do? Everyone's hand is against me-
| / told her of one whose hand was against
no one, who loved her and died for her
| who would never pull anyone down. but
would always build them up.
| He then, by means of illustrations
showed the depth of a womans love for
| her husband and of a mothers love for
| her children. and how much greater was
| the love Of God for US.
| Mr.. Crittenton broke down with weep
| ing Wnlle ne was taking, ana SObS were
heard in many parts of the hall. 1t was
| q melting time, and when a call was
made for seekers, many rose for prayers
and afterward went forward to the
| altar.
The working force was materially
strengthened by the arrival of Mr.. Fer.
guson, who has been absent establishing
missions at Eureka and Sacramento, anC
shortly Mr.. Carpenter and Mr.. Perry
will arrive from Carpinteria, where they
are holding special services.
The herald., 1896-08-21
The CR|TTENTON SERVICES
The Evangelistic Meetings at
Peniel Hall
INTEREST ON THE INCREASE
Standing Room at q Premium Yesterday
and Last Evening
An EIcquent Address by the Evangelist.
Which Melted His Audlnce to Tears.
Tho Musical Program

To believe that Evangelist Crittenton
has power both to draw and sway the
multitude. one hiss but to attend his
meetings, which are being held at Peniel
hall. No. 227 South Main street. 1t is
difficult to account for this power. He Is
not an especially educated man; he is
not an orator; his discourses are often
quite disconnected. but people flock to
hear him and having heard him once.
they want to hear him again. He is
plain business man: has smiling, at
tractive face; is a good singer; talks very
rapidly and uses Scripture and personal
incidents very profusely and very ef-
fectively. His illustrations of the rescue
of our "erring sisters are always pa
thetic and never fail in causing his con-
gregation to take out their handker-
chiefs and wipe theif weeping eyes.
The congregation which greeted Mr..
Crittenton at p m. yesterday was the
largest which he has had this week. The
song service at the commencemnt. led by
Mr.. Wallace, was very spirited. and the
solo by this talented young man. Mo-
ment by Moment, was listened to with
evident appreciation by all.
The evangelist used the entire Ninety
7 first psalm. which he called the Safety
psalm. as his text. making running COM
ment on the different verses and making
them clear by the liberal use of illustra-
tions. He said this psalm contained
Davd's advice to solomon just before
his death, and he appropriated it as
being loving fathers advice to himself
He afterward branched off and told of a
boy. deserted by his parents. who was
found and educated by Il Christian gem
tleman, to illustrate u verse of another
psalm When thy father and thy
mother forsake thee. then the Lord Will
take thee up" He said this boy was now
the leader of a mission in New York. and
it was in his mission he first took active
service after his conversion. He then
took up the subject of divine healing.
dwelling chiefly on the words: who
forgiVeth all thine iniquities. who heal
eth all thy Diseases" and told his own
experience of healing. Four years ago
he broke down from overwork and the
doctor ordered him to rest for six months.
but while in Los Angeles he heard or the
faith cures effected by DR.. Cullis. so he
took his grip-sack. which was full OF
medicines. and dumped them all out,
trusting the Lord for healing, and the
Lord heard him and he had gone on in
the work ever since. lie said ne nau
been a dyspeptic and had to take tan
let after each meal. Il don't look nluc n
like a dyspeptic now. do !? he asked
and no. no. was the Laughing respolSe
from the congregation.
Before the close of the meeting Mrs
Moffet sang another of her charming
/ solos. Who Is Friend Like Jesus With
The herald., 1896-08-21

Candidate Bryan. during his stay in Chi
cago on his eastward trip, stopped at the
Clifton house the modest little hotel at
which he was n guest at the. time of his
nomination. There is probably no special
virtue in this. for no doubt the hotel is
az good as many others. But it indicates
that altered conditions have not changed
Mr Bryan's heart and that he bears the
honors which have come to him with be-
coming sty.-Kansas City Star.
The herald., 1896-08-21

Sherman's March TO the sea has been
sung in song and told in story. The jour
ney 10 the sea of William Jennings Bryan
today Is not of the nature of Shermans $,
but it will long be remembered as afford
ing the common people opportunity to eX-
press their loyalty and admiration for the
young may who has come out of the west
10 lead them to financial freedom. 1t is
The herald., 1896-08-21

The Herald Publishing company hereby
arrest and conviction OF anyone tound
stealing copy or copies of THE HERALD
from wherever the same may nave neeh
placed by carrier for delivery 10 patr9hs.
The herald., 1896-08-21
WILLIAM S. CREIGHTON
Editor-in-Chief.

THE HERALD owns a full Associated
Press franchise and publishes the complete
telegraphic news report received daily py
epecal leased wire.
The herald., 1896-08-21

Popular demonstrations have greeted
William j. Bryan along the way from his
the people fairly went wild over his arrival.
Tie reception was unparalleled IN great
ness and in the city's history. The crowd
was so dense that it took him an hour TO
ride from the station to his hotel. which
was only five blocks away.
This i. q wonderful uprising. 1t is not
a campaisn but revolution that Is in
progress.
These demonstrations attest that Mr..
Prvar's popularity has a firm basis. The
irsDiration which led to his nomination
was clearly in harmony with the aspra-
tions of the people who discern In him one
OF these leaders. such as bismarck. Theirs.
ParnelI and Prighf. who are raised up to do
great work when the opportunity arrives
New York Mercury.
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Some very striking statistics are given
to show how rapidly the production Of
aluminium has Increased in the United
States since 1883, in which year 1t did not
exceed S3 pounds. In 1885 the production
had Increased to 5000 pounds. in 1889 to
47,468 pounds, in 1891 to 100000 pounds.
and in 1893 to 339, ,629 pounds, while in
1894 the total was $4,000 pounds. The
The herald., 1896-08-21

The publishers have arranged to nave
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buy cap with roses in 1t; and this
is the baby's. I'm going to get her
a whole lot of chocolate creams and
peanuts; and this is for you, Esther,
only shan't tell what I am going to
buy" Lenny stopped, and Esther
tried very hard not to laugh at the
thoughts Of papa with ring and man.
ma in a red necktie. But there's an
other pile, Lenny." she said. "Yes,
that's just the trouble; seems to me 1
ought to have some Of my money my
self. can tell you I worked hard for
that money, Esther"
"Well. then. this pile is yours. is
it?"
"Yes, thought so,'' said Len, slow
ly, "only the minister said we should
remember to save some Of our gifts
for the poor. I think poor folks and
heathen are an awful bother, Esther" !"
And Len looked up defiantly. as if
ready to endure all that Esther might
say in answer to such shocking senti-
ment. To his great surprise Esther
said quietly, so do 1, Lenny; some
times 1 feel about discouraged when I
think what bother they are"
Lenny's fat hand reached out and
transferred the sixth pile to his
pocket.
There's lots Of folks taking care
of them. too, and giving them money
and things" he said.
Yes" said Esther, there are people
In the great cities who spend their
whole time looking after these poor
persons, visiting them at their homes,
begging fuel to keep them from freez-
Ing, and food to keep them from starv-
ing, getting them into hospitals when
they are sick, and teaching them to
work. They don't do this for pay, but
just for the dear Lords sake. and they
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The Christmas Festival.

To-day in every land where Christ is
known, and by believers of every name,
Christmas is becoming more and more
the festival Of festivals in which all re-
joice. 1t is not only pre-eminently
the children's festival, but at Christ
mas we all become children again in
the home, in the school, in the or
phanage, in the pulpit, and in the pew
all the people and all the children
catch the inspiration of the angels
song on the plains of Bethlehem. Ig-
norance and prejudice melt away in
the presence of the Manger, and the
universal heart is filed with good will
to high and low, to rich and poor
alike. Not only the patient on the hos
pital couch, but even the prisoner in
his penal cell, feels the thrill of the
Bethlehemic story.-Lutheran Evange-
list.
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WHAT A BOTHER THEY ARE.
keep on at work until they are worn
out and die, and then someone else
takes it up. Oh, it is a dreadful both
er."
Lenny's hand crept into his pocket
and fingered the money doubtfully.
And there are people who go out in
the new countries, and live in mis-
cradle little cabins. and have scarcely
enough to eat or to wear, and no money
to buy books, or papers, or Christmas
presents, or to send their children to
school, all because they are trying to
teach the poor people about Jesus. and
keep them from growing as wicked and
lawless as the heather themselves.
What a bother it must be to give up
everything sor'
Lenny's hand crept into his pocket
and laid about half the money back
upon the piano, but Esther went on as
II she had not en- him.
And then there are the heather.
just think how Many men and women
have left their homes and their friends.
and gone away to try to win those Door.
Ignorant creatures from worshipping
ldoN, and murdering their children
and their sick friends. and leaving their
poor old parents to starve to death.
Just think, Lenny, Of the fathers and
mothers who have seen their dear chill
dren dying in these unhealthy regions,
or had to send them away from them
to save their lives-of the martyrs that
nave given up their own lives. all for
these heather. / think they are a
dreadful bother. And when, besides
this, remember how much trouble
they have been to God, and how much
they have cost Him, I am sure they
must be precious or He never would
have given His Son to save them.
For If we would give all we have, our
money ard our lives, We never could
give so much as God gave-for them,
ana US, Lenny." Lenny's lips quivered
little. but he laid the rest of the
money down with bang. as he said,
There. Esther, you needn't talk any
more; that's Gods money in this pile.
and l guess wouldn't be mean
enough to touch it"