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The herald., 1896-05-12
THE POLITE WORLD

Mrs. c. NJ. Bakers home presented
charming scene yesterday afternoon,
when little Miss Clara Baker celebrated
her 5th birthday, and entertained also in
honor of her cousin, Miss Juliet Rich
ard. The house was beautifully deco
rated for the occasion with profusior
of flowers, pansies forming the color
scheme of all the rooms. The reception
hall was divided by pretty curtain OF
smilaX, caught up at intervals with pink
blossoms
About the drawng-room was a dis
tribution of roses. The very cosy punch
room and dining-room challenged each
other in the beauty of their arrange
ments. The former haG a wall of palms
and pendent from the center of the CELL
ing was an immense Japanese umbrella.
Pink predominated in the dining-room:
ribbons, wealth of La France roses
banked on the buffet aid delicate ferns
making the apartment extremely at
tractive. The birthday repast was serv-
ed from long table, that was most ar
tistic with flowers, and dotted over the
table here and there were pink candles.
The whole was greatly enhanced in
beauty by the bright little faces that
surrounded the hospitable board. Con-
spicuous among the guests was the gra-
cious little hostess, who was very dainty
in pink and white. The happy occasion
will be remembered by the merry throng
by souvenirs of pretty baskets, which
were filled with bon-bons. Games of
all kinds were played. the jolliest of
which was Helen's Babies, for which
prizes were awarded. The first for the
little girls was Haviland cup and
saucer: the BOBBY a toy cat. The other
first prize was pair OF silver cuff but
TONS the BOBBY a darkey man with q
nodding head. Mrs. Baker was assist
ed in making the afternoon pleasant by
Misses Nathan, Stowell A. j. Salisbury,
Adolph Fixen, Jessie Neville. Among
those present We're Misses Susie Carpen-
ter, Fannie CARPENTER, Irene Kelly. Mar
ion Stimson, Ethel Stimson, Margaret
Flemming, Katie Ridgeway, Helen
Jones, Laura McVey. Helen McVey,
Grace Rawley. Annie Newlin. Ruth Nor
ris, Ida Morris, Constance Cowell, LII
cile Chandler Lois Salisbury, AliceWar-
ner, Zola Gray, Masters Jack Clark,
Cleves Ha rrison, Ward, Chandler, Har-
relson.
The herald., 1896-05-12
LAST WEEKS CONVENTION

The most incomprehensibly and IDIOT
ically Inconsistent political convention
which was ever held in the state of Cali
fornia. was that which commenced its
session on Tuesday afternoon of this
week and concluded its performances
on Thursday afternoon. If General
Grant were alive and could have wit
messed the proceedings of that conven-
tion ne would have apologized to the
Democrats, and. his famous aphorism
would now read: "The Republican party
can always be relied upon to do the
wrong thing at the right time. ."-Sacra-
mento Bee.
Take as an example of the deplorable
political degeneracy of the day the ex-
hibition which has just closed at Sacra-
mento. 1t is not necessary to seek out
side the Republican fold for testimony.
General w. HI. l.. Barnes, himself life
long Republican, bright, eloquent, Versa
tile and patriotic, has said meaner
things about the Republican state con-
vention than the most rabid Democrat
would think of saying. He was engaged
pressions. and Barnes confessed and de-
plored the truth, which was that never
before In California was there seen such
congregation of the feeble minded
Stockton Mail
AHS AeOpupilCdIS OI tne second UlStTlCt
nave CHOSEN the unutterable Grove
Johnson to represent them in the ma
tional convention. In view of the fact
that the state convention, by vote
which these very delegates did not ven
ture 10 oppose, commended the Califor
man representatives who had fought
the funding steal and therefore by plain
implication condemned johnson for his
part In 1t. this action puts the Republic
an party of the Second district in pitt
1uliy humiliating position. But 1t de-
serves nd sympathy and will receive
none. 1T knew what johnson was when
II look him up two years ago, and if it
y nau any doubts then theyhave been dis
Peiieu py his proceedings since. What
ever the last campaign may have been.
tnere will be no false pretenses about
tnls one.-San Francisco Examiner.
General Barnes wrote of the Republi-
can convention in the Examiner that
ne never saw so dull-looking a body
OF men as this. l never sat so many
nours without hearing something that
was worth listening to or worthy of re-
membrance. ! never was present at Fl
conventioc where there seemed to be so
little independent thought and action.
nor saw one which manifested so much
WEAKNESS with itself and it's business.
Its members went their several
ways when the business was over.
without single cheer for delegates or
candidates. or ticket. or platform.
or anything in the heavens above. the
earth beneath. or in the water under
It, and General Barnes is prominent
Republican.
Ex-senator r. B. Carpenter of Los
Angeles is a very shrewd and level
headed politician. Talking to a num-
ber of interested parties the other even
Ing he declared that the recent Republi-
can state convention has materially in
jured the prospects of the party in this
state; that probably nothing can pre-
vent Mckinley from carrying Califor-
mia, but that the Republican party will
have the biggest job it ever had in elect
ing the next legislature. - Sacramento
Bee
The herald., 1896-05-12
UNLAWFUL ASSISTANCE
The Herald is in receipt of the follow

The Herald is in receipt of the follow
ing query:
rs it unlawful for us to aid the
struggling Cubans, in the way of
money? If not, if some small amount
We're sent to EstraTdo Palma, New
york, would then such reach the needy
heroes?" w IL
The United States and Spain have y
treaty in force by the terms of which
each government binds itself to prevent
the sending from the territory within
Its jurisdiction of any material assist
ance to people engaged in rebellion in
the other, unless it shall have accorded
TO such rebels recognition as belliger-
ents. A treaty with foreign power is a
part of the law of the land. Therefore
for American citizens to furnish finan-
cial or any other material assistance IN
the Cuban insurrectionists at present
would be unlawful.
The citizens of country are expected
The herald., 1896-05-12
Alpha Chi Omega

Miss Keep was the very charming
hostess last Saturday afternoon at heI
home, on South Main street at de-
lightful entertainment given to the
Alpha Chi Omiga of the University OF
Southern California. The rooms were
handsomely decorated in the class flow
erS of scarlet carnations. In addition
to these Gala lilies were artistically ar
ranged about the rooms, and giving a
soft finish to the whole were graceful
strands of Smilax. On each of the small
tables from which the tempting Viands
were served We're clusters of bright
flowers. In the games that were en-
joyed Miss Hoffman won the first prize
dainty cup and saucer. Miss Greer
was consoled by "a fancy box of bon
bons. very merry afternoon was en-
1oyed by the young ladies, which was
brought to close at late hour
The herald., 1896-05-12
Citrus Belt Spirit

During their stay in Sacramento the
Los Angeles delegates have worn
orange colored delegation badges and
white Mckinley badges. With real
citrus belt spirit they have worn the
colored badges on top and the white
badges underneath and covered up.
And the orange badges were Iettered
Los Angeles in characters big enough
to be seen across the convention hall.
The light of Los Angeles is never
quenched under bushel.-Oakland En-
ira
The herald., 1896-05-12

The Sacramento Bee stigmatizes the
Republican state convention of last
week as 1.-The most incomprehensibly
and idiotically inconsistent political
convention ever held in the state of
California The Stockton Mail points
to it as IAN example of the deplorable
political degeneracy of the day" Gen.
Barnes, a prominent Republican, de-
clared that he never saw so dull-looking
a body Of men, and never sat so many
hours without hearing something that
was worth listening to.
The herald., 1896-05-12

An evening contemporary yesterday
had special stating that Senator Frye
was making great speech" The man
who sent that special is either ignorant
of what constitutes a great speech or
unacquainted with Senator Fryes ora
tory. The idea of Senator Frye making
q great speech!'' Doesn't that jar
x,o,,
The herald., 1896-05-12
A Happy Family

That will be that buys that new and
complete 5-roomed house on Globe
street, one block south of Pico, for S110O
at $l5 per month: lot will be taken as
part payment; lot 93x15o. Also investi-
gate those modern homes at 3136 ana
313S Kingsley near Hoover; 500 ash
and $25 monthly; lot will also be taken
on these. Iangworthy Co, 226 South
The herald., 1896-05-12
Pc mona Stands Firm

The board Of trade has received q let
ter from Senator White, acknowledging
the receipt of copy of the resolutions
recently adopted by the board urging
him to work for an appropriation for an
inner and outer harbor at San Pedro.
The senator urges the board to stand bv
him in his efforts for San Pedro.-Po-
mona Progress
The herald., 1896-05-12

Some practical joker has set afloat an
absurd yarn to the effect that Governor
Budd has appointed ]. Marion Brooks to
the normal school trusteeship made va
cant by the death Of General Mansfield.
And the worst of it is that ~. Mary Ann"
seems to credit the tale.
The herald., 1896-05-12
Poor ncIachIan

somewhat embarrassing feat of
horsemanship was imposed upon Repre-
sentative McLachlan by the Lindley-
Arthur congressional convention, of rid
ing in two opposite directions at the same
time on the harbor question. Mr. Nc
Lachlan was elected on the San Pedro
issue, and now the convention that re-
nominates him makes a Santa Monica
platform for him.-Pasadena News.
The herald., 1896-05-12
Unwilling Victims

santa Barbara county Democrats are
not so distressingly scarce when Repub-
Hcans ind ii was necessary to elect two
OF them without their knowledge or con-
sent. to swell the Mckinley boomers in
their county convention, as they did last
week.-Santa Barbara Herald.
The herald., 1896-05-12

The publishers have arranged to have
The Herald on sale at all news stands and
on all railroad trains in Southern Califor-
mia. If the paper cannot be secured at any
OF the above places the publishers will
deem it a special favor If patrons should
report same to the business office.
The herald., 1896-05-12
TUESDAY, MAY u, 1896

= Labouchere, who has ready wit for
the impostor. describes the British
South Africa company as gang of
shady financiers who are running a
gambling concern with the union jack
flying over It.
The herald., 1896-05-12

The Herald Publishing company hereby
offers a reward of ten (s10) dollars for the
, arrest and conviction of anyone found
stealing copy or copies Of THE HERALD
from wherever the same may have been
placed by carrier for delivery to patrons.
The herald., 1896-05-12
Earle

The wonderful test medium, will appear
at Music hall, Wednesday evening. Nav
18th, giving new and remarkable dem
onstrations of his great power. This is
positively the last appearance. Good
music.
The herald., 1896-05-12
Surprise Party

Miss Leah Hellman was given a very
complete and pleasant surprise Sunday
evening by number of her friends at
her home on South Hill street. Games
and music pasesd the time pleasantly
by. There was a piano solo by Mr.. Top
litZ. Miss Bertha Roth sang, Miss Eta
Jacoby sang and there wa>a mandolin
duet by Miss Hellman and Mr.. Alphonse
Roth, Among those present We're:
Misses Freda Hellman, Hamburger,
Hortense Levy, Wise, Bastein, Jacoby,
Francis, Goldwater, Hirsch, Lazard,
The herald., 1896-05-12

City subscribers to The Herald will con-
fer q favor by reporting to the business
office late delivery or any other negligence
on the part of carriers. During the week
all papers should reach subscribers not
later than o'clock. and on Sundays by
o'clock.
The herald., 1896-05-12
Here and There

mere oho Ihef0
Douglas Burnett. who has been at
tending the university at Ann Arbor,
Mich, is at home again.
Miss Elizabeth Shanklin entertained
the senior class of the Marlborough
school last night at her home on West
Twenty-eighth street.
The Monday musical met yesterday
afternoon with Miss Kent at her home
on Estrella avenue.
Mrs. Burton Williamson entertained a
number of friends very delightfully."- last
night at her home at University.
A musical will be given by the Y. w.
G. A. this evening at Miss Bidwell's, 25S
North Union avenue.
The engagement Is announced Of Miss
Anna Boone and A. L. Zelig. The we'd
ding will take place in the near future.
The herald., 1896-05-12
Herald Enterprise

The Los Angeles Herald published the
Republican platform adopted at Sacra-
mento the other day in advance Of any
other paper in the state. and before it
was even presented to the convention
Sacramento Bee,
The herald., 1896-05-12
How They Did Il

I'VE always caucus three times a
day in our county" said Los Angeles
delegate. In the art of getting to-
gether'' Los Angeles beats the. world
Oakland Enquirer.
The herald., 1896-05-12
All the Same

The Los Angeles Herald is improving
right along. We don't like it's politics
exactly, but as a newspaper it is AL
Escondido Times
The herald., 1896-05-12

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The herald., 1896-05-12
A DsIishtlul n,nssr

osllgtt1ul Dlaasr
VIM. b. Wiltshire ana Walter A. Lyon
were the hosts for Z most delightful SUPP
per that was given at the California
club last evening. An elegant menu
was served and . general good time was
enjoyed BY the guests. who were Mr.. and
Mrs. H. G. Wiltshire, Mr.. and Mrs. c. c.
Carpenter. Mr.. and Mrs. Cosmo Morgan,
Mr.. and Mrs. N. F. Wiltshire, Mr. and
Mrs. j. p. jackson, jr., Mr.. and Mrs. j.
A. Jevne. Miss Carrie Chance, Mr. Hugh
May, Mr.. Frank Chance, Mr.. H. Jevne.
The herald., 1896-05-12

Bohms. .Laventhal. Hamburger, =. and
M. Laventhal. N. 8. Toplity. Levy, Eu-
gene Roth. A. Fleischman, KlienEstein,
A. Roth. Goldsmith. DR.. Edleman, Day
ebert.
The herald., 1896-05-12
WILLIAM S. CREIGHTON
Editor Chief.

THE HERALD owns q full Associated
Press franchise and publishes the complete
telegraphic news report received daily by
special leased wire.
The herald., 1896-05-12

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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-27
s5es. oes.s4 ARE TIE FrGHREs.

The joint committee appointed to inves-
tigate the financial condition of the state
a the instance of Gov. oates and at the
suggestion of Gov.-elect Johnston, has
made its report. The committee seems
to sustain the position of the State Her
aid rather than Gov. oates, that the de-
felt on Jan. 1, 1897, viii be near $780, 900.
The committee places the figures in
round numbers at $56S, 065.S4.
In an interview with staff correspon-
dent of the State Herald in Montgomery
Gov. Oates says the committee has done
him and the administration an injustice
and that he does not propose to rest UNI
der the statement
AS to the Governors purpose or the in
justice of the figures made by the investi-
eating committee, it is not the purpose
of this article to deal The State Herald
simply desires to call the attention of
the public to the statement made by the
Governor If the deficit did reach on Jan.
l, 1897, something near 100000 he had
falslied in his special message, and if it
did not reach that amount the State
Herald had falsified.
The State Herald endeavored to show
how both the Governor and the State
Herald might be honestly mistaken in
the matter, remarking at the time if our
figures were wrong we had been misin-
formed. The joint committee places the
deficit within $50, 900 Of the $500, 900 notch,
a good average democratic majority If
the 10000 represented votes instead of
dollars
Some of the state papers were rather
harsh in their criticisms that the State
Herald should so far overstep the bounds
of reason as to make such broad asser-
ten To them we have simply to say
the State Herald is generally careful
about what it says, and it seldom makes
an assertion without legitimate authority
to back it.
The Governor may be able to roll back
the deficit from the amount reached by
the joint committee. If he does the State
Herald and all the people of Alabama
will be more than glad. But we will
await tins OF patience and stand by the
report of the joint committee and our old
figures.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-27
A CARD.
Mr.. Lowrey Speeds the Parting Guest
and Wishes Him Well.

To w. S. Smith-Dear Sir: Your card,
or rather Mr.. Enslen's card in the after
noon papers, is no surprise in one sense
of the word, but the manner of serving
the notice is. You are not the first traitor
we have discovered, but you have been on
the spotted list some days. You state an
untruth when you say you are campaign
chairman. You know that you were only
elected as league chairman some
months ago. and your services were nsver
called for in running the campaign. The
undersigned was elected chairman of the
campaign some weeks ago. We have
about cleared the headquarters of trait
ors, and will keep weather eye out from
date. Our success is assured, and all
kinds of subterfuges are being resorted to
to deceive the people. Mr.. Lowrey is in
the race to a finish. In bidding kind
adieu to you, Mr.. Smith, we trust you
have provided for your family, and that
you will not forget the future.
Very truly,
T. d. HOWARD,
Chairman Lowrey Campaign.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-27
SOCIAL.
Mr. Ben Meyer Is absent in st. Louis
and Cincinnati on a, business trip.

Mr.. Ben Meyer is absent in st. Louis
and Cincinnati on a business trip.
The Y. NJ IT. A. had an enjoyable ball
at their rooms in the Commercial club
building on Thanksgiving eve, and epded
with supper at the Morris. Mr. Bert
Jacobs chairman of the entertainment
committee. was ably assisted by Pfesi-
dent Ezekiel in making all comfortable.
About thirty couples participated. =
Mrs. Oscar w. Underwood and child
they have been visiting for the past three
months Mrs. Underwood's father. + Il,
A visiting young lady boarded blue
car yesterday afternoon to ride out on the
South Highlands The car had not pro-
ceeded more than block or two when
she noticed that the motorman was OBJ
serving her closely through the glass
door. He Withdrew his gaze to wind UP
his brake and then turned and looked at
her again. His gaze was not only bng-
ing, but ardent. The young lady flushed
and said to herself: THAT man is cer-
tai tsny net sssss Ese aa pretty be g grasv
as l have heard they wefs-he seems 70
be man of good taste-but then all reds
headed men are ardent admirers of pref
ty woman" She tossed her head little
higher and did not seem to be altogether
displeased. The motornnah made bold to
open the door and looking her straight in
the eye said: Miss, you've forgot to
put insyour farep 1t dawned upon her
all at once that his ardent gaze had been
fixed on her purse instead Of her face
"The motorman Is like some 6ther men /
know" she said softly and SADLY
The pretty teachers In the public
schools keep the children in good hui
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-27
READ AFFAIR OFF.

The Chicago Railway Age copies an
item from the state Herald and com
ments on it as fellows:
After mild remonstrance con-
corning "the pernicious habit of splitting
on the floor of passenger cars" which
appears to be peculiarly characteristic
of southern travellers the Birmingham
(Ala) State Herald mentions the appear
ance of a little card posted on the back
of seats in the ladies' coaches of the Bes-
semer and Birmingham road, bearing
this inscription:
Gentlemen--Please do not spit on the
floor of this car. Our shoe soles are thin
and our feet get damp wading through
the filth and our dresses get soiled when
you don't observe this request. 4
THE LADY PASSENGERS.
The writer, in commenting upon the
squib takes occasion to refer to it's being
intended for southern travellers. Correct
you are. but the observer, if he will take
the trouble to ascertain who is guilty of
the pernicious habit, will find the larger
portion are people from other than our
fair southland. Oftimes they prove to
be northern tourists on a southern out
ing.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-27
HUNTSVILLE TO BIRMINGHAM.

HUNTSVILLE TO BIRMINGHAM.
The Huntsville Tribune gives the fol-
lowing information relative to new
railroad line from Huntsville to Birming-
ham, now contemplated;
The Tribune has received pointed
and instructive letter regarding the con-
struction of a railroad from Huntsville
to Birmingham. The writer who is a
civil engineer of prominence, says: get
the Louisville and Nashville road to ex-
tend their Birmingham Mineral from On
eonto to Manchester. The line has been
duly located and in some places the right
of way secured by deed. Then you will
be all right"
1t is only a short distance from Oneon-
ia to Manchester, from our city to Man.
chester 1t is but a few miles. Fifty miles
of road would easily connect us with
Birmingham and place US in the grand
mineral field south of us. The occupancy
of this field would be of great value to
Huntsville. 1t is said the Louisville and
Nashville needs two tracks to handle
their trade from Birmingham to Deca-
tur. If this be true. this would give
them the necessary tracks as well as a
valuable new field. Huntsville can't af-
ford to sleep on this important matter
we should keep it before the people. II
we can ever get on the Louisville and
Nashville railroad and into the coal field,
we will be a city of $4,000 souls in five
years. Certainly 1t will be happy day
for us to kill these two birds with one
stone.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-27

Every visitor passing through the city
from Montgomery speak in praise OF the
personnel of the general assembly. 1t is
voted the ablest body of law makers the
state has had for many years. The rea-
son of this is plain; the people--demo-
Gratis If you cl1oose--selected these men
as law makers and representatives and
not as politicians or figure heads. When
the people rule the country is always safe
and wholesome laws are enacted.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-27
CALIFORNIA TROUT.

Last November the government placed
a number of fish in Dog river, near Mo
bile, among them LIS California trout.
This year one of these trout was caught,
eight inches long, which showed that 1t
had grown six inches in twelve months
Selma Journal
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-27

In many counties in Alabama not 1000
votes were cast to elect delegates to the
democratic state convention. No cry of
ring rule came up from those counties,
or that on account OF this small vote the.
voice of the democracy was not express
ed and democrats would bolt the party
and vote for a republican.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-27
FOOT PRINTS OF GEORGIA.

Tomorrow the freight trains will be
laundering along over all the railroads in
Alabama, while in Georgia they will be
standing still and the men employed on
them will enjoy a day of rest. Let Ala
bama follow in the footprints of Georgia
in this particular and prohibit by law the
running of freight and excursion trains
on Sunday.-Anniston Hot Blast.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-27

No democrat has questioned Mr..
Evans democracy, and no citizen of any
party whatsoever has questioned his ca
pacity to fill the Office Of mayor with
dignity and ability. His morals and
dignity and ability. His morals and good
character are unimpeachable, and how
any democrat can conjure up an excuse
to vote for republican in preference to
him we are unable to see, and 1t will be
an act that the democrats of the county
and state will not excuse.