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The herald., 1896-01-29
THE INVESTIGATION POLICE
OUTLAWRY

Yesterday those provisions of the
federal and state constitutions and
statutes relative to the personal rights
of citizens had their innings before the
committee appointed by the police
commission to investigate the charges
of Siberianism made against the police
department of Los Angeles. The re-
port of the proceedings before the
committee published in today's
HERALD is entitled to the serious
attention of every citizen who
believes that the police department,
like every other branch of the
government, is subject to and not
above the law. The allegations of fla
grant abuse of authority recently made
by Mr.. Colver, and repeatedly made by
The HERALD, are abundantly sustained
by the testimony given, and by the
time the hearing is completed the
methods prevalent in the local detect
i've bureau will have received venti-
lation that, if the police commission
does its duty, will compel reforma-
ton in harmony with the law of the
land. The issue between the law and
Chief Glass, and such of his detectives
as seem to be unrestrained by legal re-
quirements, will be squarely made up.
No important detail of this investi-
CATION is to be allowed an escape. A
HERALD stenographer yesterday took a
full report of the testimony adduced
and will perform similar service until
the hearing is finished. The verbatim
report thus secured will be placed at
the disposal of the police commission
so that the latter body will not be en-
barrassed when the time comes to act
by any doubts relative to the exact ma
ture of the testimony presented it's
committee. In the light of the testi-
mony given and to come there can be
but one kind Of report made by the
com MISSIONS committee and that will
be report to the effect that the police
procedure of the semi-civilized states
of South America and the despotisms
of the old world has been practiced
with impunity in municipality of a
country with written laws which pro-
vide most carefully against anything
of the kind.
The herald., 1896-01-29
Ably Lied About

few days ago the Examiner had 10 ng
dispatch from the east telling how Cleve-
land would force the Democratic national
committee to select New York as the place
for holding the convention this year, so
that he could either have himself renomi-
mated or force the nomination of Secretary
Olney. The committee has selected Chi
cago as the place for holding the conven-
ton and the time is fixed several weeks
later than Mr.. Cleveland is alleged to have
wanted it, according to the Examiner.
Cleveland has been abused and lied about
more than any president we have ever had &,
but he seems to be quite healthy.-Visalia
r ms
The herald., 1896-01-29
SMART SMALL BOYS

They Tried to Play a Joke on the Old
Lady
A Topeka paper tells how two little'fel-
lows in that city struck mine of amuse-
ment one day last week, and worked it for
all it was worth. The plan was to stand on
the street corner. and when pedestrian
got in range they call out excitedly,
pointing to the victims feet: "Say You
dropped your footsteps" 1t was great
fun-for the boys. Presently an old lady APP
preached the corner. She was fat and
looked important. The boys hugged them
selves in sheer delight. The time, to pro-
long the enjoyment, they began: "Say,
missus! 'Scuse me, but you dropped some-
thingr' "Dear, me! What? Such nice
boys, I'm sure" And she stopped down
and picked up a silver quarter lying di-
rectly before her and sailed on.
The herald., 1896-01-29

IT is complained that the cost of get
ting member of the highest legisla-
tive body of the world. e., the United
States senate, under a tombstone is
greater to the government than the
same sort of task in the case of the
death of a member Of the lower house.
But this would seem in harmony with
the 'eternal fitness of things" The
senate is a costly body-some seats are
said to have entailed the expenditure
of middle age fortunes-and it is ap-
parently only rounding out the propo-
sition in having the funerals proper
tionstely expensive. Besides the peo-
pie could stand some senatorial inter-
ments regardless Of the expense; for
instance-but then time and space for
bid specification.
The herald., 1896-01-29
ARMENIA

Great.hearted people OF that puissant isle
Which fears no wrath of sea, or earth or man,
But in all lands fulis Gods seem ng plan
Of justice for the weak and vengeance on the
vile;
To these Armenia speaks, not in nice phrase
OF state, but broken-voiced with grief and
pain:
"How Long, Lord, how ,ong Think if thy
sons were slain,
Thy daughters dragged to shame. Forget not
When bonds Of faith were mightier than OF
trade
And hearts could stir to holier emprise."
Sons of the Lion heart, a new crusade!
Forth Ger the land whence martyrs means
arise,
And innocence despoiled hath long thy ruth
implored,
Thrust the resistless guard of Englands un.
sheathed sword.
t New York Post.
The herald., 1896-01-29
Here and There

The board of managers of the Y. W. C.
A. will tender reception to the general
secretary, Miss Clara Yale Morse, at the
rooms of the association, Thursday even
ing, from to 10. Miss Morse will leave
Monday for Chicago to become general
secretary of an association on the West
Side. The reception will be an occasion
for the general assembling of friends of the
association.
The annual reception of the Ladies' Be-
nevolent society will take place at the resi-
dence of Mrs. G. Ducomun, 1347 Grand
avenue, this afternoon from 2 to 8. All
members and friends of this and kindred
societies are cordia ly invited to be present.
Mrs. John Wgmore and the Misses Wig
more have issued invitations for the 18th.
Mrs. Leopoldina Harvey will give a
pupils recital this evening at S44 South
HNl street.
The Los Angeles w. IT. U. will hold
an interesting meeting today at 2 80 p. m.
in the First Baptist church, corner Sixth
and Broadway. Subject for discussion
will be Young Woman's Part in the Tenn
perance work. Miss Ada Bisbee, Miss
Winnie Morris and Mrs. Mary Hoch will
address the Union. Members and their
friends are urged to be present.
Mrs. T. Masac has issued invitations for
a pupils recital on Friday evening, Janu-
AIRY 30th, at Southern California music
hall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Jevne have returned
from their wedding tour.
Invitations are out for large dance to
be given Saturday evening, February 1st'
by the management of Hotel San Gabriel,
Mr.. ID. M. Ferry, jr., of the large seed
firm of Detroit, Mich, has arrived at Ho-
tel San Gabriel for the winter. Mr.. Ferry
is prominent in society in Detroit.
The herald., 1896-01-29

A GOOD deal of comment has been
indulged in by the uninformed on the
course Of the state department in re-
questing the government of Great
Britain to extend its protection over
such American citizens as may be in
volved in the Transvssl uprising. But
there is q most excellent reason for
the action of the state department in
this matter, as there has been for
every move made by that branch of
the government since the present
administration began. The fact is that
the Transvaal is so situated in Africa
a. to be inaccessible except. through
English and Portuguese territory.
The naval forces Of the United States
would have no way Of enforcing de-
The herald., 1896-01-29
A Charming Party

A charming card party was given by
Miss Purcell Saturday afternoon at her
lovely home, Las Tunas. The rooms were
beautifully decorated in pink and green,
the handsome mantel being banked in smi-
lax and pink carnations, and eucalyptus
boughs we're used as frieze. Progressive
euchre was played at seven tables, Mrs.
Charles Lanty winning beautifully em-
broidered centerpiece as first prize. Ms j..
B. Winslow was awaaded lovely hand
painted photograph frame as second prize.
Among those present were The Misses
Sargent, Hubbard, Shoemaker, Robinson,
Adams, Louie Robinson, Newton. Hartley,
Stonernan, King, Craig. Mines. Warner,
Winslow, Winston, Jardine, Gattern, Pat
ton and many others.
The herald., 1896-01-29
NEWEST COlFFURES

Josephine Style for Dark Hair, Marie Antion-
ette for Fair Hair
There seems to be different way of ar
ranging the hair for every face and yet all
are stylish. The woman with dark, glisten-
ing locks must wear her hair in the even
ing after the style of the Empress Joseph
inc, if she has the face to stand it. and the
diamond and pearl tiara which gives the
finishing touch to this very fetching
arrangement of her locks. If she can't
afford the latter, two or three strands of
imitation pearls will look we'll wound in
and out among the dark puffs. Dark hair
does not look we'll too much befrizzled.
Crimping causes it to lose its luster, which
is brought out by light ornaments. On the
other hand, the woman with yellow or red.
dish hair should wave it on all sides and
puff it high in a fluffy mass.
The herald., 1896-01-29
A SUGGESTION

EDITOR HERALD: As Truckee has her
ice palace and slippery toboggan slide,
Los Angeles might vie with her sister in
quite another way. Would it not be a
good thing to erect an areopagus, or Mars
Hill, within easy reach of those who love
open air oratorical displays. 1t might be a
task to the ladies and gentlemen who now
obstruct the sidewalks, and might perhaps,
also cool the ardor of learned gentlemen
who speak of Captain Vest Pussy Eye. with
great gravity as the discoverer of America,
and of that larger number who, in the
hope of obtaining a nickel. repeatedly say,
II want to tell you" and like Pumblechook
affecting Pip, do it.
The herald., 1896-01-29
r1rs. Gilbert EntertainS

Mrs. E. w. Gilbert entertained party of
friends at dinner and cards last Saturday
evening, in honor of her birthday. One of
the large round tables in the cheerful
dining room of the Hotel San Gabriel was
artistically decorated with smilax and La
Mare roses. After delicious dinner the
guests repaired to the parlor, where six
hand euchre was played until late hour.
Among the guests were: Mr.. and Mrs. II.
r. Warner, Mr.. and Mrs. E. w Winston,
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. W. Adams, of Cleveland.
o.. Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Sanborn, Mr.. and
Mrs. Sargent. of Kansas City; Miss Dali
lett, of Philadelphia; Spencer H. Smith, of
New York; Mr.. Shoemaker, Prosper M.
Dallett, of Philadelphia.
The herald., 1896-01-29
Welcome to ]. II. Garrett

The January section of the Ladies' Aid
society of the First Baptist church ten
dered the new associate pastor, Rev. j. H.
Garrett, a reception last night in the
church parlors, as a welcome to Los An
geles, The rooms were handsomely deco.
rated with groupings of Gala lilies that
were arrang ed with pleasing effect. Pep
per boughs were used also in making the
room artistic. The reception committee
were: Mrs. Furbish, Miss Furbish, Mrs.
Potts, Mrs. Shoemaker and Mrs. Dozier.
Messrs. o. W. Moore, Arthur Hill, Abbott
and Rev. Brook rendered a most enjoyable
song, Mrs. Lockyer gave much pleasure by
singing The Red Scarf, and there were sew
eral delightful recitations by Mr.. Turner.
At the conclusion of the program refresh
ments were served.
The herald., 1896-01-29
Wrote "A GiIded God"
THE LATEST INTERVIEW WITH MRS.
E. BURKE COLLINS
Famous Novelist Recovered From
Nervous PrOStration
Paine's Celery Compound Made Her
Vigorous and Energetic

Du Maurier has made Paris studios ia
miliar TO every one. But not until the ap-
pearance of Mrs. E. Burke Collins story of
"a Gi,ded Cod did novel readers dream
of the wealth of material ready for some
gifted novelist's pen in the brilliant artist
life of our own New Orleans.
In recent interview by New Orleans
paper she said: 'Of course, to certain
extent my characters are drawn from life,
though never exact portraits. My favorite
heroine is Mam'selle in my story of a
M odern Heathen.' No, l rarely urge aspir-
ants to take up literary career. Success
is obtained only at the price of the most
eXhausting labor"
The herald., 1896-01-29
CRIME AND POVERTY

The statistics of crime IN the United
States. just published in the Chicago
Tribune, are not very encouraging.
The table of figures covers period of
ten years, and the record shows that
while the number of homicides record
ed in 1886 was 1449, there was steady
yearly increase up to 1895, and that
years record shows the number of
homicides at 10,500, or 700 more than
the number in 1894
OF course it must be borne in mind
that during that decade there was
continuous increase of population.
But the growth of the homicide list is
out Of all proportion to the increase of
people. The record is an appalling one
and is calculated to raise the question,
What ia this nation coming to?
Is it going to distance in crime the
densely populated and less civilized
nations of the old world? Such sta
tistics as the above quoted seem to
point that way. AS for the cause or
causes of this homicidal increase,
which amounts to saturnalia of
bloodshedding, there are, of course,
many and widely differing opinions.
Doubtless each of the 1000 ministers
in the United States believe crime to
be largely the result of on-observance
of religious rites and ceremonies,
coupled with growing inclination
among the masses to discard theolog-
ical mysteries and do their own think
ing independent of churchly restric-
tions. Other persons may be in
clined to ascribe the cause of
so much crime to political
corruption, commercial entanglements,
laxity of laws and a still more lax ad-
ministration of them, a growing greed
for wealth. or to any one of several
other possible causes. There is one
class of philosophers, however, who
insist that the most prolific source of
crime is poverty and the fear thereof.
There is certainly considerable plaus-
ibility in this theory. Poverty is
breeder of discord, strife, envy, jeal-
ously and hate. And surely those NOR
bid conditions always tend toward
crime. The more poverty the more
crime, especially where the wealth of
the country is largely concentrated in
the hands of few, and those few are
unmindful of the rights of the
masses. Our social system is bad,
and we'll calculated to widen the gulf
between the very rich and the abject
poor. The abolition of involuntary
poverty would no doubt greatly reduce
the annual criminal record. But no
leveling down process, such as is pro-
posed by modern Socialism, would
cure the evil complained of, even if
such scheme were practicable, which
it is not.
True wisdom and justice point out
a better plan for minimizing the Grim
inal calendar.
The herald., 1896-01-29
Wedding Anniversary

Mr.. and Mrs. John f. Bandholt enter
tanned very delightfully."- last night at their
home on lockwood street in celebration of
their sixth wedding anniversary. After
the enjoyment of cards the guests were
served to delicious supper. Those pres
ent were: Mr.. and Mrs. Will Cannon, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Cannon, Mrs. S. +. Band
holt, Miss Bandholt. Miss Norrise. Miss
Jessie Norrise, f. P. Bandholt, r. Norrise
and Mr. Vera
The herald., 1896-01-29

mand OF this government but by
marching over the ground Of friendly
power. Under the circumstances the
method adopted by Secretary Olney
for securing fair and legal considera-
ton of the rights of those Americans
accused of participating in the Jame-
son raid was eminently correct.
The herald., 1896-01-29

IT MIGHT not be bad idea for few
real estate dealers to interview Mr..
Lewis as to what disposition he will
make of that $50000-when he gets it.
The HERALD throws out this suggestion
for the benefit of some of the enter
prising members of the fraternity that
handlas the earth
The herald., 1896-01-29
Ontario Excursion Today

will be furnished free transportation, On
tario and return, by the Chino Valley rail-
way. The sugar factory will be thrown
open to visitors. Excursion train leaves La
Grande station a. M; regular trains z 10
a. m, 8 30 a. M, a. m. 4 p. M. 40 p.
m. Round trip, $1.20.
The herald., 1896-01-29

ANOTHER grand jury indictment has
"died a-bornin'," but in this instance
its death, strange to say, served justice
apparently. The singular fate which
attends the product of the grand jury
mill might almost make the members
of that body superstitious. Their in
dictments are either faulty as to con-
struction or defective as to facts for a
basis.
The herald., 1896-01-29

IT'S TRUE that "every cloud has sill
yer lining" Though the second day,
because of certain atmospheric condi-
tions, was "blue Monday" it was not
without its redemptive features-the
council held but brief and harmless
session and Moralist Kingery held his
The herald., 1896-01-29
For Fifty Years

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used
for children teething. 1t koothes the child
softens the gums, allays all pain, cures wint
twenty-five cents bottle.
The herald., 1896-01-29

Henry White of Dedham, Mass, the
patriarch of penal reformers, who has been
at the Nadeau for few days, has gone to
visit friends at Riverside, and will pay Los
Angeles return visit for more length
ened periOd.
The herald., 1896-01-29
TO THE EDITOR

THE HERALD under this heading prints COM
but does not assume responsible
ity for the sentiments expressed.
The Portland daily press., 1896-07-01
A Church Entertainment.

Hustle and hustle. is fast becoming
the universal watchword. In the social
relations Of life, in business, in politics,
even in the church, it too ofton repre-
sents the guiding principle; and unless
one can make stir and a sensation,
there is little chance for one's getting
ahead in society. business, politics, or
religion. The latest instance of the in
vasion of the churches by sensationalism,
and the pernicious that we have ever
heard of, occurred at an entertainment
in the ST. Johns Episcopal Chu rich at
New Brunswick, N. j., this week. The
entertainment was in the chapel, which,
we are told was crowded, the 'front.' seats
being filled by young men. The enter
tainment consisted in several young la
dies taking their turns behind screen
or curtain raised tho floor, so as 80 discover
little more than the bare feet of the
young lady behind it. The young men
were told they might bid for the lady
The Portland daily press., 1896-07-01

Before the Republicans can reform the
tariff they have got to reform the Senate
or make some concessions to the silver
senators. They can not do the first for
at least two years, and they never oaE do
the second without violating their pledg-
es to the country made in the platform
adopted at ST. Louis. The speediest way
to get revision of the tariff is to M ako
the triumph of the gold standard SO over
whelming that the Silver men will see
that it is useless to continue the fight by
obstruction or in any other way.
The Portland daily press., 1896-07-01
THE TARIFF AND THE CURRENCY.

THE TARIFF AND THE CURRENCY.
What changes may come about before
the Presidential campaign is over nobody
can foresee. 1t is perhaps possible that
within month OF two the tariff will be
uppermost in peoples minds and the
campaign will be proceeding upon the
lines of that of 1892. Changes in public
feeling take place sometimes with aston
ishing rapidity and very little things
sometimes completely alter the current
of popular thought. But whatever doubt
there may be as to.the future there is
none as TO the present. Now
the currency is uppermost in peo-
pies minds. Every publication, be it
newspaper or magazine, gives abundant
evidence of this. The theme of discus
sion at ST. Louis was the currency. il
will be the theme of discussion at Chica-
GO Where there is one allusion in a daily
newspaper to the tariff there are sixteen
to the currency. The probabilities are
certainly that this prominence of the
currency in the public mind will con-
tinue throughout the campaign, assuIn-
ing of course that the Democrats will
adopt free coinage platform, and of
this there is practically no doubt. 1t is
very likely true that the task of the Re-
publicans of carrying the country would
be lighter if the two questions stood In
the relative position Of four years ago
the tariff in front and the currency in
the bacEpround The naonIo have hoo-
taught by bitter experience the blessings
of protective tariff. Four years ago they
voted for theory which they had never
seen reduced to practice, Since then
they have seen it in operation and the
result has completely cured the Of the
delasion from which they then suffered.
Ii we were certain that the tariff ques-
ton could be forced to the front again
this year we should advocate doing 1t as
The Portland daily press., 1896-07-01

Gobseck by Honors de Balzac. Boston ::
Roberts Bros. Portland: Loring, Short
The Portland daily press., 1896-07-01

whose feet most strongly appealed to
their sense of the beautiful. Thus the high
est bidder would have the honor and hap
piness of escOrting thu lady to supper,
and at the same time contribute to the
fund that the society was trying to raise.
Loud applause is said to have greeted
this announcement, and in a moment
"a pair of little feet appeared under the
hem Of the curtain, shapely feet with
pink toes. There was accorded, too.
to the delight of the audience. gllmpses
of a shapely ankle framed above by delicate
embroidery" Then came the bids, two,
three, five dollars and five dollars won.
One lovely pair of feet succeeded another,
we are told, and the church fund was
were nearer bankruptcy. "Then came
a pair of feet whose insteps an Andalu-
sian maid might envy. Ten dollars to
start with p shouted youth who seemed
more enthusiastic than should be one
who simply opens his hand and purse to
charity. Twelve, from corner of the
second row Of seatA Fifteen, from
petltor, exclaimed: There's no use for
you to bid against me. That young lady
will take supper with me if l bid all
night and have to sup at breakfast time.
bathed with her at Atlantic City last
su mmer."'
This is of piece with the traffic in
kisses which has from time to time been
a feature at church fairs in different
parts of the country; only this is worse
in a bad direction. 1t is distinctly tax
ing advantage of the emotions of the
body for the up building of what should
be temple for the soul, but which is
too often only a business enterprise
Such an entertainment" as that at Now
Brunswick is smiroh upon the church.
hindrance to the cause of Christianity,
debasement of the young ''ladies'' tax
ing part in it, and pandering to the
to squeeze money out Of them If the
Church cannot live without such expe-
dents as this, the Church had better be
turned at once into theatre. That
would at least be more respectable than
this New Brunswick exhibition Boston
Transcript.
The Portland daily press., 1896-07-01

The silver men are already assured of a
large majority at Chicago. The outlook is
now favorable for two thirds majority.
Silver sentiment has developed among
the minnesota, Pennsylvania, Massa-
chusetts and Maine delegates
and unless they can be- held by
the unit rule, which is becoming
decidedly doubtful, some of them
vote for free silver and free silver can
aidate. If there are disaffections in these
states it would be surprising if somo
should not crop out in other delegations
from states generally regarded las sound
On the cur rency.