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The herald., 1897-03-20
ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF
WAR

The report comes from unofficial
sources that the appointment of Col.
Harrison Gray Otis to the assistant sec
retaryshlp of war is to be expected with
| in few days. Such selection would
do credit to the administration, and
would confer upon this city and South
ern California an honor.
The post is an important one, but little
removed from a cabinet portfolio. The
members of the cabinet are necessarily
so much involved in what might be cali
ed the ceremonial features of their Of
fees that large part of the admins
tration Of affairs falls to their assistants,
and great amount of influence is WELD
ed by them. If a war should take
place the position which is proposed for
Colonel Otis would be one of the most
important in the whole scheme of gov
ernment, and even in times of peace the
management of the affairs of the army
and of the coast engineering enterprises
of the government will provide ample
opportunity for the display of those fine
business powers that the colonel un-
doubtedly possesses.
Whatever may be said of him by his
enemies, Colonel Otis is beyond question
one of the commanding figures of this
state. 1t is to be questioned whether
during the past five years any one man
in this corner Of the Union has exercised
an influence at all comparable to his.
and 1t has been almost without excep-
ton for the public good. In all the
main questions he has been on the right
side-if we omit political questions from
the account-and even there he has been
consistent and fairly reasonable. OF
unpuestioned integrity, endowed with
| indomitable courage and firmness, and
having acquired, through life spent in
the newspaper business, the capacity to
handle large questions quickly he is in
the highest degree fitted for the class of
| duties which would fall to his lot in the
| department to which. he Is likely to be
assigned.
| There are several reasons why his ap-
| pointment to that position would be Of
| specials advantage to this community.
Whatever chance may exist for this city
to secure military post, and the trans
ferring back of the headquarters of this
department of the army, would be great
iy improved by the placing of one of our
own most loyal citizens in the war de-
partment. The ques ton of offortifications at
San Pedro, moreover, would come up for
decision in a court where we have friend
who thoroughly understood the need
that this great and rich section should
be protected in the event of war with
some foreign country.
But there is another and still more i'm
portant matter-that of the San Pedro
harbor appropriation, which is to be ex
pended through the department of war.
The law which created the harbor board
says that upon their decision the secre-
tary of war may" proceed to let con-
tracts and have the work done. 1t is
known that Secretary Alger is an intl-
mate friend of our arch enemy Frye, and
at his request visited the two harbors
| few years ago and pronounced in favor
of Santa Monica, declaring that in his
| judgment the government should never
| expend a dollar at San Pedro. If he
f! should take 1t into his head to say ''let
The herald., 1897-03-20

The small-sized trees of California
called castor beans, quite astonish the
eastern horticulturist, who has seen
them on!y as an annual Of vigorous
growth-dying down in winter and
growing again only from fresh seeds
planted in the spring. The latest gov
ernment reports show that profitable
results are obtained from the cultivation
of the castor bean in nearly all parts
of the United States, but especially 60
in California.
The herald., 1897-03-20

The Main street property owners at a
meeting last evening took the prelim-
mary steps for the lighting of that
thoroughfare with 2o00-candle power arc
lights, at a distance of fifty feet apart.
action Is a great step forward, and will
add much to the advantages of that
main artery. The lighting Of Spring
street ON the same plan has proved a
great success. and others will be certain
to follow the lead taken by these enter
prising citizens.
The herald., 1897-03-20

The famine is decimating India more
rapidly than would war. The cities of
southern Europe are wild with alarm,
and the danger of infection has placed
upon Indian goods very effective boy
colt. The plague. too. shows no signs of
abatement, and will probably infiict
a heavier blow than the famine. The
ignorance and superstition of the people
make them an easy prey to anything
that depends in any measure upon sani-
tary methods for eradication.
The herald., 1897-03-20
FELL FROM A sKYLIGnr
William Bloom Drops Fourteen Feet and
Generally Knocked Out

Generally Knocked Out
william Bloom, a timer residing at
1926 West First street and employed by
Contractor w. o. Burr. met with a
painful accident yesterday afternoon at
o'clock while working on a new build
ing on Spring street, between Sixth and
Seventh. He was engaged in putting
in skylight, and while working stepped
on a plank which tilted, throwing him
to the joists of the floor below, "a dis
tance of about fourteen feet. His left
ear was cut completely in half both
ankles badly wrenched and sprained,
and his abdomen bruised The patro
wagon was called, in which he wastaken
to the receiving hospital. where DR.. Ha-
gan took ten stitches in the severed ear,
bandagd the other injuries and sent the
sufferer home.
The herald., 1897-03-20

1t is given out that President McKin-
ley will instruct all his ambassadors to
Europe to work for an international
monetary conference to settle the silver
question. but that does not mean de-
sire on his part to have the white metal
remonetized. 1t means nothing more
nor less than purpose on the part of
the president to keep his campaign
promise. A conference to reject bimetal-
lism is what the Republican bosses
want
The herald., 1897-03-20

The steel rail production Of this coun-
try is about 100000 tons a year. and
orders have been booked since the dis
ruptfon of the pool for about 100000
tons, at an average of 81 a ton below
the price in England. But, for all that,
the railmakers are demanding high tar
iff duties. OF course, the plan is to ad-
vance prices the moment present orders
are filled
The herald., 1897-03-20
THE RELIEF COMMITTEE GLAD
That the Sixteen Thousand Dol.
lar Mark Is Reached
PASADENA'S RIGHT HAND
Is Extended on the Grand Boulevard
Proposition
The Crown Of the Valley Appoints Q COM
mittee Of Seven to co-operate--W
for the Wemen

The committee on the relief and park
fund are feeling very jubilant, for the
fund yesterday reached the $16.0 900 mark,
and went over. reaching at nightfall
16,074.59. Among the donations were the
following: Cudahy Packing company
employees, $40; Mrs. C. Wilson. $685. Sun
set Telephone and Telegraph COM
pany. $50; the Champion Shoe Shine par
lor' sent in its contribution of about 81.
The work at the park is progressing
admirably. Fred Eaton is directing the
work and deserves especial mention for
his untiring efforts and devotion. Mr..
knight also works early and late, and
through his able efforts the progress is
materially advanced Indeed. the up-
selfish and generous effort the business
men are making is the chief element Of
it's success.
THE PASADENA MEETING
Judge Silent, o. T. Johnson, r. ].
Waters, Gen. Forman and Secretary
Knight went to Pasadena yesterday
morning in the interests of the boule-
ward committee. They were cordially
received at the board Of trade rooms by
President Colin Stewart and Messrs.
Lukins. Wood, Clapp. Green. Thomas.
Strong, Parker, Coleman and many
others. Some fifty or sixty citizens had
gathered to hear what the representa-
tives of the boulevard committee had to
say on the subject of new and grand
roadway between the two famous cities
of Southern California.
Judge Silent was called upon to- state
the views and purposes of the commit
tee, as thus far developed. In clear and
forcible language he made an admira-
BILE presentation Of the present plans
of the committee and its inspiration.
He stated that many persons asked why
some of the unemployed fund being
raised could not be devoted to the con-
struction of a boulevard to Pasadena.
and he perceived a strong sentiment In
favor of such a measure. When 1t was
brought up before the Merchants and
Manufacturers association the other
evening, by unanimous vote commit
tee Of leading citizens was appointed to
put the ma tier into practical shape.
They met and appointed sub-commit-
| tee to visit Pasadena and broach the
subject to the citizens Of the sister city
| and ask them to appoint like commit
tee for united action.
The matter being open for discussion
several gentlemen expressed themselves
in cordial sympathy with the movement,
and believed they expressed the feelings
| of the entire community. 1t was de-
cided that Pasadena should appoint a
committee of seven, Of which the presi-
dent should be one, to act in conjunction
with the Los Angeles committee.
The herald., 1897-03-20

The senate bill, which was drawn with
view of prohibiting the importation
of unwholesome or impure teas. has
been passed by the house. and seven ex-
perts will be appointed to pass upon all
teas imported. The consumption of tea
in the United States is about one and a
half pounds per capita, while in Eng
land 1t is between five and six pounds.
1t is the business dream of the tea mer-
chant that by insuring American con-
sumers against fraud and impurity, the
consumption may be materially in
creased.
The herald., 1897-03-20
A REVER sED pROvERB

"Be good and you will be happy"
Is a proverb that when understood
Means, simply by changing the woroins'
.sBe happy and you will be good"
The child laughs out in her gladness.
No burden of care does she know;
God knew that the child must be happy
In order 10 prosper and grow.
Health. we say Is the greatest of blessings
More precious than beauty or wealth;
And the doctors unite in declaring
That happiness brings US good health.
So let us learn to be happy,
Nor yield to a sorrowful mood;
And let us remember the proverb.
"Be happy and you Will be good"
Annie Il. Smiley III Boston Globe.
The herald., 1897-03-20
Work for the Women

AT the women's headquarters for the
relief of the unemployed everything is
beinr classified and arranged. The cases
are all investigated and many valuable
workwomen have mcterialized. An ap-
plication was received yesterday from
young mother. with babe eight weeks
old, who wishes position as wet nurse.
A middle-aged competent English wo-
man wishes to find a position as nurse IN
family where there are many children.
Two excellent women came highly rec
ommended as nurses for the sick An
excellent laundress has been discovered
The herald., 1897-03-20

Utah last year gave women the fran
chise, and one of the immediate results
was the election of Mrs. Martha Cannon
as a senator, and Mrs. Sarah A. Ander-
son and Mrs. E. X. La Barthe as repre-
sentatives. The Salt Lake Herald COM
pliments them very highly for their ora
torical powers and executive ability.
The herald., 1897-03-20

1t looks as though Altgeld is in full
control of the Democracy Of Illinois as
we'll as of Chicago. He is having the
race for mayor run on free silver plat
form, without any more reference to
local matters than is implied in the can
didacy of son Of the late Carter Har-
risnn
The herald., 1897-03-20

The new game law of Arizona, in ad-
dition to rules relating to other animals,
makes it a misdemeanor to hunt, pur-
sue or kill any camel. This gives color
to the claim that remnant still exists
in Arizona of the herd of camels liberated
there ly the government about two
decades ago.
The herald., 1897-03-20
TARIFFS AND TRUSTS

Refore the Lexow committee in New
York, Charles R. Flint, the treasurer of
the United States Rubber company, on
being shown a statement to the effect
that there was collusion in fixing prices
between his company and others COM
peting for trade, said "As foreshad-
owed some time ago. it was deemed ad-
visable by the directors Of the United
States Rubber company to give the
consumer the benefit of economy by re-
ducing the prices for the coming year."
Just So That is what all the advo-
Gates of trusts and combines claim.
1t is also denied by the same people that
they take advantage of circumstances
growing out of practically prohibitive
tariffs to fix prices. No doubt If Mr..
Havemeyer were to take Mr. Flint's
place he would deny that the three ad-
vances scored in sugar during the cur
rent week were in any way connected
with the new schedules of the Dingley
bill, about to be presented to the house
of representatives. What an advocate
of high schedules and of their out
growth the trusts and combines. cannot
deny or affirm, just as it may suit his
purpose, is still an unknown quantity
in logic and in morals.
The herald., 1897-03-20

The recent discoveries of auriferous
ore five miles south of Mojave promise
to rival in richness those of the Rands-
burg district. There is still more gold
in California than has ever been found,
and much of it, no doubt, is In unsus-
pected localities.
The herald., 1897-03-20

And now gold has been discovered
in the DIAL valley. Ventura county.
While the ore assays but 1928 per ton.
there are indications that 1t will still
further increase in richness. The Ojai
is already famous on account of agri-
cultural and horticultural resources, and
the addition of gold bearing ore will
still further enhance its values and at
traoff0nS
The herald., 1897-03-20

Kern county is overrun with rabbits,
and war of determination is now be-
ing waged against them. The lesson
taught Australia by the marvellous in
crease of these pests under favorable
climatic conditions will not be soon for
gotten, and the farmers and fruit grow
ers of California do we'll in checking
them early.
The herald., 1897-03-20

One of the reasons why all English
men are firm in the belief that India
should be held under British control is
that the British rule of that country
furnishes pretty steady employment to
200, 900 Englishmen, to say nothing about
the profitable employment of millions Of
money
The herald., 1897-03-20

A pretty fair line of samples of pros
perity is being opened in Los Angeles.
and the indications are that full STOCK
of all kinds of good things will be ready
for distribution in the near future.
The herald., 1897-03-20
When ex-senator ingalls, consented te

When ex-senator ingalls, consented 20
report the Corbett- FitzsiEmons prize
fight for the Examiner he not only
brought disgrace upon himself but upon
the people who honored him by sending
him as their representative to the United
States senate. When a man accepts
such an honor it is at least tacitly un-
The herald., 1897-03-20

derstood that he is expected to maintain
the honor and dignity which naturally
attach to q representative Of people
who have free suffrage. The ex-sen-
ator seems quite insensible as to the
respect due to those who have in the
past given to MIN honor and position.
The herald., 1897-03-20

1t is now charged that some miners IN
Randsburg are prospecting with plows.
This is not so impractical as might at
first appear. 1t is first-rate method OF
locating the outcroppingS.
The herald., 1897-03-20

Our neighbor, the Express, intimates
that the Union-avenue school ought to
be removed because the proximity of the
oil wells epdangers the health of the
children and possibly menaces their
lives in case of fire. The Herald has
hitherto spoken its mind on this propo-
sition. 1t is that the nuisance ought to
be removed, not the public building. 1t
looks like the most supreme audacity on
the part Of the oil men to come in with
their private enterprises and ruin a val
liable piece of public property, and then
shout Take it away!" Let us walt
awhile, gentlemen. Give the new or
dinance and the new inspectors chance
and see if the Union-avenue school
building may not do pretty we'll where 1t
The herald., 1897-03-20

for washing fine fiannels and silk One
party has shows capacity for fine
needlework, baby \ardrobes being
speciality. Five good tailoresses have
made application for boys clothes. All
of these case have borne careful investi-
CATION and are ready for work.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-09
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James P. Johnston o! Fort WAYNE. Ind, after
batting for years against the men al and physical
suffering of lost manhood. has found the exact
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lie is guarding the secret carefully but Is will
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wherever needed. The remedy cured Mr.. John
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with promptly, and no charge whatever Will be
asked by him. lie is very much interested in
spreading the news Of this great remedy. and he
is careful 10 send the sample securely sealed In a
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Readers are requested TO write without delay.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-09
INGLER CALLS JURY ROTTEY
Serious Charges Made by One of
the Witnesses to
Juror.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL.
4lS Broad WAY Sant s.

OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL,
908 Broadway, Sept s.
James 4. ILgler. a witness in the case.
who was ut one time special policeman,
will have to appear before Judge Ogden
next Tuesday and explain what he meant
to-day by commenting to Juror Leydecker
of the personnel of the jury now trying
Michael Collins for the N urder of Philip
Boogar.
This noon, during the recess, Ingler met
7. ". Leydecker, an Alameda saloon
keeper, and said: That jury is friendly
10 Collins. Several of his friends are en-
il, and they are there to acquit him.
Their names were drawn so that they
would be favorable TO the prisoner. II is
q rotten jury"
LeydecKer reported the matter to the
court when it met this afternoon and the
court sent for lngler. He was put on the
stand and questioned. He admitted the
conversation with Leydecker and then
became mixed and SAID he did not know
he was talking 20 juror.
Juror Leydecker testified that 1ngler
had said that the trial was farce and that
the jury was organized to acquit Collins.
Judge Ogden SAID he was not satisfied
with InGler's explanation, but allowed the
case 10 90 over to next Tuesday morning
that lngler m! ght have an attorney.
The prosecution in the case closed its
side this morning and At .orney George
Knight mace the opening statement for
The defense.
Mrs. Boogar was on the stand all after
noon and told her story as she has told 1t
a the previous trials. Her position is
peculiar one. She is leading witness Tor
the prisoner, her father, whom she seeks
to justify, although the victim was her
husband. There were divorce suits pend
ing al the time of the murder and many
other suits and it was well known that the
witness had lost all affection for her hus-
band years before the tragedy occurred.
Since the first trial many witnesses on
both sides Of the case have left the State.
The trial will go on next Tuesday.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-09

do anything that would insure him the
necessaries OF lie, but n prominent and
successful preacher-Rev. Barton W.
Perry, moderator OF the Oakland Presby-
terry and pastor OF the Presbyterian
church al San Leandro.
For several weeks past the passengers OF
the Haywards electric road have noticed
a tall, dign:fed man working on the new
building which is beinE erected for the
residence of The pastor. He was as agile
as a monkey, and can climb scatfold
with ease. and is a well-developed ath.e
Moderator Perry has a record Tor being
muscular Christian. He is three inches
over six feetln height and of proportlonate
weight. Not long ego while going from
Oakland to San Leandro on his wheel he
overlook husky young fellow who was
making himself obnoxious to young
woman. The moderator heard the COM
pIaint, listened to no demurrer, tried the
case instanter ana administered iudg-
ment from which an appeal would afford
10 relief.
When San Lsandro was a very little
town, q small cottage was considered pre-
tentious enough for the pastor, but when
the congregation and Town grew and gas
pIant was erected and an electric road ran
through the town, it became necessary to
build q manse. For three years the
members have been trying 10 carry out
yerv inviting for the carving out OF new
proiects. and not until Mckinley was in
the White House and business began to
improve did the Presb7 teriaus OF San
Leandro take active steps TO havea manse.
About month ago there was enough
money on hand to purchase the material,
and the idea was suggested that the la Dor
be donated. 1t proved popu ar, and a
corps of volunteer carpenters offered their
services.
DR.. Perry recently made a tour OF
Europe tor the purpose of studying the
economic and social conditions of the
working classes, and he was led, among
other things, to Sc that the working
people will be great deal better off when
they learn to be inde pendent and to adapt
themselves to circum stances. instead of
srraining to make circumstances conform
TO their will. This precept Moderator
Perry decid ed TO put into practice.
He declared that prayer was the best
thing in the world when followed by
works, but prayer alone would never build
q house Hammer and nails and muscle,
however, could. and SO DR.. Perry declined
to pack his fishing-rod and gun and go TO
the hunting-grounds when holiday time
came around, and preferred TO WELD the
former.
His example was followed, and in a
few DAYS many of the ministers will as
semble at The housewarmlng of the new
manse. MANY OF the furnishings have
been donated and San Leandro will soon
have a manse that will be a credit TO the
town.
This afternoon Rev. Barton Perry was
engaged in finishing the shin gling, and
the winter rains can descend now without
any Tear OF damage to the interior.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-09
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