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The San Francisco call., 1897-04-28

VICTORIOUS in work which under divine
providence he was called upon to do,
clothed with almost limitless power he
was yet one of the people. patient, patri-
otic and just. Success did not disturb the
even balance of his mind while lame was
powerless to swerve him from the path of
duty. Great as he was in war he loved
peace, and told the world that honorable
arbitration of differences was the best
hope of civilization"
After my Country, 'Tis of Thee" by
the great chorus of a thousand voices, the
Mayor introduced General Porter, saying:
The present president of the Grant Mon
ument Association, who raised the money
to build this monument. The new EN-
bassador to France received hearty well
come and pre- paratory to making a speech
took off his hat. The crowd yelled:
Keep on your hat. We want you in
Paris" Porter thrust his hat back upon
his head and said: THANK you for the
suggestion"
General Porter sketched the rise and
progress of the movement which had cul-
minated in the erection of the memorial
and gave same financial aud other stat
isrics.
% pIuSlery WAS tHe weather curing the
Grafton that Governor Black and his pri-
vate and military secretaries left the
stand. Those with Mrs. Mckinley brought
great fur robe, which they wrapped
around her. and another for the Presi.
dent, which he mutfled about him like
blanket. Pauncefote and German, the
French and Italian EN- bassadors, wrapped
themselves il blankets When General
Porter finished the President and others
congratulated him on his speech.
After the Mayors speech accepting the
tomb on behalf of the city, the Presi-
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-28

lacked impressiveneSs of ceremony and
was devoid OF pageantry it Is still memoir
able because it is the anniversary of the
birth OF one of the most famous and best
beloved of American soldiers. Architec-
ture has paid high tribute to the leaders
of mankind. but never was a memorial
more wor;hily bestowed or more grate-
fully accepted by free people than the
beautiful structure before which we are
gathered. In marking the succs ssful COM
p!etion of this work we have as witnesses
ana participants representatives of all
branches of our Government, resident
officials of foreign nations, Governors of
States and sovereign people from every
section OF our common country, who join
in this august tribute TO the soldier,
patriot and citizen.
almost twelve years have passed since
the heroic vigil ended and the brave spirit
OF Ulysses :. Grant fearlessly took its
figh.. Lincoln and Stanton preceded
HIM, but of the mighty captains he was
first to be called. Sherman and Sheridan
survived him, but have since joined him
on the other shore. The grea; heroes of
the civil strife on land ana sea are for
the most part now no more. Thomas and
Hancock Logan and Mcpherson, Farra-
gut, Dupont and Porter and host of
others have passed forever from human
sight. Those remaining grow dearer to
US, and from them and the memory OF
those who have departed generations yet
unborn will draw their inspiration and
gather strength for patriotic purposes.
IA great life never dies, great deeds
shall never perish, and great names are
immortal. Grants services and character
will continue undlminished in influence
and advance in the estimation of mankind
so long as liberty remains the cornerstone
of free government and integrity of life is
a guarantee of coed citizenship.
"Saithful and fearless as g volunteer
soldier, trepid and invincible as COM
mand erin chief of the armies of the
Union, calm and confident as President.
he reunited and strengthened the Nation
which his genius had been instrumental
in achieving. He has our homage and
that of the world, but brilliant as was his
public character We love him all the more
for his home life and homely virtues. His
individuality, bearing ana speech his
simple ways. had flavor of rare and unique
distinction, and his Americarism was so
true and uncompromising that his name
will stand for all time as an EN- bodiment
OF liberty, loyal and National unity.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-28
STAND AT THE TOMB

partially, but that means of getting 10
them were sadly lacking.
The West Side elevated roads were sim
there was one hour when an agile man
could have travelled over the cable-car
roofs from the City Hall Park to Fifty
third street without ever touchin foot to
the pavement.
For holiday the city was extremely
busy. When all those who had some
thing to sell-buttons or badges, or PFC
lures or songsters, or frankfurters, OF
tickets to stands, or toy balloons, or soap
boxes to stand on, or programmes OF the
performance, or any one of few thousand
other things-advertised their wares
vociferously, there was no lack of back
ground for the martial racket of the day.
1t couldn't have been a worse day, from a
spectators s stand point, barring cyclone.
There was wind cold enough to take the
comforting warmth out of a flask Of
whisky and piercing enough to penetrate
the flask. 1t made life on the unpro-
tected stand a gamb against pneumonia,
grip and kindred ills, with ODDS on the
ills.
Notwithstanding these discomforts the
spectators, once there, clung to their
places, hats and any other movable prop
erty which they wished to preserve.
Every time particularly fierce gust came
considerable personal property changed
hands. the general trend of trade being
invariably with the wind.
There never was more joyous looking
lot of people on a summer picnic than
those who sat in the big stand opposite
the Preside 1T, ana on their own hook
sang patriotic songs to keep the soldiers in
marching time when the band wasn't
playing.
1t is computed that there were 30 900
men in the line of the land parade, and
the procession took six hours and fifteen
minutes to pass the dismissal point At
the end there was mighty retreat, the
common enemy (cold) making itself felt
again. The soldiers joined the civilians
in the rout. The city's highways were
filed with nurrying infantry and scurrv-
ing cavalry, making what haste it might
to get inside a warm room.
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concerted arrangements, thousands upon
thousands rushed IN 10 take seats. They
were just IN time, as the booming guns on
the warships announced the President
had arrived. UP from the river, amid the
booming OF guns, came the strains of
1.-The Star-spangled Banner from one of
the warships.
Squadron A, with prancing horses and
sabers drawn, came rushing along amid
great cheers. Mayor Strong, escorting
President Mckinley. came down the aisle
10 the speakers stand, followed by the
Vice President and Cabinet. The Presi-
dent repeatedly lifted his hat in recogni-
ton OF cheers, and the wind made his
hair stand on end.
In moment ex-President Cleveland
joined the Pre- residential party. He ac-
knowiedged cheer and then shook Nc
Kinley's and Paunceiote's hands, bowling
low to the latter.
Mrs. Grant, escorted by her son. Fred
erick, and followed by all the members of
her family, was shown to seats in front of
Mrs. Mckinley. The President turned to
Cleveland and said laughingly: "Its a
good day Tor spea king" to which Cleve-
land replied, Yes, if you speak with the
wind; don't speak against it,"
Bishop Newman, who was at Grants
deathbed, was scheduled to deliver the
prayer. Just before the ceremonies
opened the Bishop was asked by Presi-
dent Mckinley if he hadn't better abbre-
viate, but the latter shook his head.
Nevertheless Newman cut the prayer to
only lew words, following with the
Lords prayer. while al the men in the
great assembly stood uncovered in the
biting blast.
After a thousand voices had sung the
National anthem President Mckinley was
introduced amid great cheers. The Presi-
dent removed his hat as he stood up to
speak, and a score yelled "Put on your
hat" The President shook his head and
used his silk hat to bang the peaker' s
desk TO punc,uaie the points of his speech
tie spoke without notes, clear and reso-
nant. His hair was tossed and tum bled
by the wind. His coat was tightly but
toned. All through the speech he was in
terrupted by applause. and when he had
finished the Mayor, eX- Mayor Edison and
the Vice President and Cleveland shook
his hand in congratulation. The Presi-
dent said:
"Felsow-ci,izens: A great life dedicated
to the welfare of the Nation here finds it's
earthly coronation. Even if this day
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-28
AT THE TOMB OF GRANT,
impressive Services Include Sing
ing by Thousand Voices and
the Presidents Address,

impressive services include Sing
ing by Thousand Voices and
the Presidents Address.
NEW YORK, N. Y, April 27.-The
Star spangled Banner" marked the be-
ginning and end of the ceremonies at the
tomb. AT sunrise the largest American
flag ever urfurled, 35x50 feet, was hoisted
on pole at the tomb. Seven hours later.
when the Mayor had accepted the monu-
ment for Greater New York from the
Monument Association thousand voices
led by 100 musicians sang the National
anthem. Though the ceremonies began
at IL o'clock. not half the seats on the
stands were then occupied.
The speakers stand from which the
President was to speak was adorned with
1000 American beauty roses The low
fence OF pine boaids which separated the
Presidents party and distinguished
guests from the main assembly at the
front of the tomb was shrouded with royal
purple cloth, over which hung continuous
wreaths of laurel leaves.
A beating wind wbistled through the leaf.
less elms west of the tomb on the banks of
the Hudson. The river was muddy and
ruffied, and the warsLips, decorated with
Tic HaRS VI ali natiohs, rose ana Tell at
anchorage. The clouds overhead were
alternately white and leaden, but peeping
through was the clearest blue sky and the
brightest sun New York has had in many
days. Spectators arrived slowly, the men
wearing heavy overcoats, while the women
were enveloped in fur wraps and spring
bonnets. Just in front of the speakers
stand was q little army OF newspaper cor
respondents representing all nations.
Soon after IL O'Clock, by scemip Civ pre-
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-28

Again streets were CAV with colors, but
this time in f1ecks and streaks, instead of
masses. There was another mighty block
ade of traffic, and it took, besides the GUS
tomary nickel, great energy and tirele>s
patience to get anywhere on the surface
resounding with the tramp of homeb bound
feet.
While Mrs. Grant was on the reviewing
stand one of the bands passed playing
"Adesie Fideles," the first band to play
an air of a solemn nature while passing
the tomb, and when the strains reached
the stand Mrs. Grant was weeping.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-28

business would hardly have begun the
streets were alive. A little later the sol.
dlery began to make it's appearance by
squads the troops Frightening all the
side streets on either side of Fifth avenue.
That man was the wisest who started for
his destination earliest; not that there
were not plenty OF seats for all applicants
had the vast crowd been distributed inn
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-28
PLENTY OF SPECTATORS.

They Brave the Chilling Wind to
Witness the imposing Cere-
monies.
NEW YORK, n. Y, April 27.-To the
tacit demand for spectators not only this
city but many others and hundreds of
neigh boring towns RESPONDED in great
numerical strength. At an hour when
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-28
Marvellous Effects
System Broken Down and Hope
Almost Abandoned-HeaIth Re-
stored by Hoods SarsapariIla.

system Broken Down and Hope
Almost Abandoned-HeaIth Re-
stored by Hoods Sarsaparilla,
For fifteen years I have suffered witk
oatarrh and indigestion and my whole
system was broken down. had almost
abandoned any hope of recovery. 1 pur.
chased six bottles of Hoods SarsaparilIa.
and it's effects have been marvellous. It
has made me- feel like new man. lam
able to sleep well, have a good appetite
and l have gained several pounds in
weigat."-JAMEs WILDER, Orovills, Wash.
81 had a scrofula swelling on one sida
of my neck and liberated sores in NV nos.
trils, caused by catarrh. I also had small.
itching sores on my limbs. / bought
three bottles of Hoods SarsaparilIa and
began taking it, and the sores soon healed.
My blood is purified and the scrofula has
disappeared. 20. d. McMANUs Mission.
Washington.
Hoods ssrhn, psrIiIs
Is the oest-in fact the One True Blood Purifier.
Hoods Pills ssIIsn:ss:s sa5s nsusss isassisssa0n n
The herald., 1897-02-12
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The population of California in 1890,
according to the federal census, was /,
20s, $50. In 1880 it was S64,612. Here was
| gain, curing ten years of unparalleled
prosperity, of 435,59S, gain of about Sc
per cent.
BY a comparison of the federal census
of 1890 with the school census Of that
year it is found that the ratio between
the two is practically 4.3 per cent. This
is also the ratio between the federal
census of 1880 and the school census of
that year. HeLce it seems to be safe
to assume that if we take the school
census of the state for any year and
multiply 1t by 4.3 we will get practically
the population of the state for that year.
1t is true that errors sometimes creep
into the school census, but it
is also true that errors are liable
to creep into the federal census also. For
all practical purposes the school census
is sufficiently accurate for use.
Taking this ratio and applying it to
the school census report of the state
for the year 1896, we find the population
of the state to be at that time 1.l22, 049-
gain in six years of 213,9l9--a percent
age of about is, about 3 per cent per
annum.
The percentage of gain during the de-
cade from 1880 to 1890 averaged about 4
per cent per annI;m.
Taking the school census of the state
by counties as a basis Of calculation,
we compile the following table showing
the list of counties, the population of
each county in 1896 as computed from
the school census, the gain or loss in
population during the six years and then
the percentage of gain or loss during that
period. Following is the table:
The herald., 1897-02-12

Numbers marked with a Star under
head of gain" indicate a loss, and the
corresponding number in the next COL
umn indicates percentage of loss.
Since 1890 there have been four new
counties formed which interfere some
what with calculations in the above ta-
bic Glenn county was formed from
Colusa, hence the populations of the two
counties have been considered together
in estimating the gain in popula ton and
also the percentage of gain. The same
course has been pursued in the case Of
MADEIRA county, which was formed from
Fresno, in the case of Riverside, which
was formed from San Bernardino and
San Diego counties. and in the case of
Kings county, which was formed from
Tulare
1t was a notable fact that in the case
of San Bernardino county the popula-
tion last June was greater by 1878 than
it was in 1890 before a portion of it's ter
ritory, population and wealth was set
San Diego county also has a larger pop
ulation than it had in 1890 before con-
tributing to the formation of Riverside
county by 97S. In the case of Tulare
county the population is nearly as great
as it was in 1890 before Kings county
was formed out of its territory. and the
same is true of Fresno county, from
which MADEIRA county was formed.
The following table shows the percent
age of increase in fortytwo of the more
prosperous counties of the state since the
census of 1890:
The herald., 1897-02-12
SOME GRATIF YING FIGURES

Elsewhere we present valuable ar
the growth of California in population
from 1880 to 1890 and from 1890 to 1896.
The figures for the last named year are
based upon the latest school census
taken by the several counties and be-
lieved to be as accurate in the main
as the federal census The ratio taken
for estimating the entire population as
compared with the children of school
age is 4.3.
The school census referred to, when
multiplied by 4.3, shows the gratifying
increase in population of 213,919 since
1890. The increase is fairly well scat
tered over the state, although some of
the counties made no gain at all, and
a few lost in population. 1t is not sur
prising that Southern California should
show the greatest percentage of in
crease, for this part of the state has been
the objective point of the majority of
homeseekers, as has been known all
along, but not a few will be surprised
to learn that the increase in Los An
geles county was nearly three times
greater than that of every other county,
except Alameda.
The federal census of 1890 gave 101, Ass
as the population of Los Angeles county,
and the school census of 1896 places it
at 1885, a gain of 5S,532, which is 81
per cent. Alameda shows the next
greatest gain 2S, SOC, or 81 per cent, but
it looks as though its gain was made
at the expense of San Francisco, for that
county gained only per cent.
But there are very many good reasons
why Los Angeles city and county should
grow, even if other sections of the state
stood still The city of Los Angeles has
geographical advantages which, togeth-
er with good system of transportation
The herald., 1897-02-12

Philosopher Frederick Moulton Shaw,
who began soundings a. Santa Monica
twenty years ago and has not yet struck
bottom, sends to The Herald a
b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l drawing of his pro-
posed harbor at South Santa Monica,
near the Crystal Plunge bath house.
Philosopher Shaw's jetties are concrete
filled, steel bound and brass riveted, and
the harbor itself is a self-emptier, being
open fore and aft. There are red lights
and blue lights and green lights and yell
low lights so that people navigating the
harbor would think they were in the
midst of Fiesta de Los Angeles. If
Philosopher Shaw and Mr.. Huntington
could only pool issues on some middle
ground Cor water), and then if Mr..
Huntington could send out his private
car and take Philosopher Shaw to Wash
ington to appear before the commission,
and-but what's the use of indulging in
vagrant fancies?
The herald., 1897-02-12
Proper T,eatm emit Of AlIens

While It may be natural and reasonable
to expect aliens to assume the duties
and burdens of citizenship under our
government. it is also natural for them
to prefer the place of their own nativity
as residence just as Americans who
go across the border to sell their labor
or goods elect to continue their fealty
to the Stars and Stripes. To deny to
Canadians access to our country means
that Canada will close the doors to our
laborers and tradesmen, and we will thus
realize the folly of trifling with freedom.
Detroit Free Press.
The herald., 1897-02-12
THE MUNICIPAL REPORTS

The attention Of the council has from
time to time been directed by the In
vestor to the fact that the annual mu-
nicipal reports of Los Angeles have not
been printed since 1898. ana we have
urged upon that body that the publica-
tion Of the information contained in
these reports in a compact, readable
form. convenient for reference and pres
ervation, is desirable for the taxpayer
here and is also a useful document to
send to inquirers abroad. The Herald
has also taken the matter up quite ener-
getically and after citing various rea-
sons why the council should undertake
this duty our contemporary says as fol-
lows:
"Other cities send their reports here,
and expect those Of Los Angeles in re-
turn. The public library is continually
in receipt of such requests, and the hu-
initiating confession has to be made
that the city cannot afford. or is ashamed
to make. a public exhibition of its ad-
ministration. If we. as city. are to be
consistent in the efforts made to adver-
tise the attractions of Los Angeles in
the hope of bringing fresh capital. new
blood and increased energy into the body
polite, we must recognize that 1t can
not be done alone by verbose and high
flown descriptions of climate, soil and
vegetation. Practical people will expect
to find our municipal reports on file in
every public library of Importance in the
country. and they should certainly be in
the hands of those who pay the taxes at
home"
To the foregoing we may add that the
municipal reports would form a very
welcome addition to the literature which
the chamber of commerce desires to OBJ
tain for circulation. That institution
is much in want of additional printed
matter and there will be no difficulty in
disposing to advantage of all the sur
plus copies that may be printed. 1t
must be understood that we do not ad-
vocate the publication of these reports
in extenso. They contain many tables
inventories, etc. which would greatly
add to the cost of printing and which
might easily be omitted. The reports
could be condensed by a competent hand
and printed at an expense that would be
insignificant compared with the advant-
ages to be derived from their general
circulation,-The Investor.
The herald., 1897-02-12
The Senate Riding for q Pail

The obstreperousness, in the language
of the street it might be called 'cussed-
ness" of the senate with reference to
the proposed arbitration treaty with
England is something to excite grave
apprehension in the mind of the man
who loves his country. for it is sign
of something serious. The course of the
senate has in recent years taken on a
complexion of willfulness of, an appar-
ent intention to assert supremacy
for the sake of supremacy, which, il
would not be too much to say, means
one of two things. either a change or a
clash with the will of the people.-Pe-
oria Journal.
The herald., 1897-02-12

next legislature ard all the state offices
to the Democratic party. That good
may ultimately come in the reaction
there is no doubt since 1t will result in
the complete overthrow of the Repubii-
can party in this state. but the disgrace
of the Duckworth episode will besmirch
time to come.
The herald., 1897-02-12
TIER BEAUTIFUL DARK EYES"

Deep in their depths are pictures that tell
The workings Of thought and soul as well.
Where wonderful dreams of love dwell
In her beautiful dark eyes.
Lovings and hatings are visions there.
Tenderness and Hastings, light as air,
Beautiful inaginations and paintings
rare
In her beautiful dark eyes.
Dearest and sweetest remembrances greet,
Passions and longings forever meet.
Nothing in all this world SO sweet
AS her beautiful dark eyes.
Greenville. Miss. -J0s. 3. White,
The herald., 1897-02-12

The frequent appearance of spectacles
on the noses of school children is a hin t
that we need an ordinance compelling the
construction of black cement sidewalks
and another forbidding the destruction
of shade trees. The glare of the semi
tropic sun is conducive to blinking, In
both the old eye and the young, and we
should do such simple things as we can
to dispel the idea that our population is
largely composed of new arrivals from
Boston
The herald., 1897-02-12
No Sion of HARMONY In Ohio

It has been very clear from the begin
ming that there could be no harmony
between Mr.. Foraker and Governor
Bushnell on the one side, and Senator
Sherman and Mr.. Hanna on the other
side Not a line from Senator Foraker
or a word from Governor Bushnell has
yet appeared that would lead the public
to believe that they were going to in
dorse Mr. Hanna for the senate, at least
by appointment. - Cleveland Plain
Dealer
The herald., 1897-02-12

Prince de Chimay wishes it to be un-
derstood that with the 500, 900 a year
alimony from his divorced wife he Is
not q bad ''catch" for some enterprisne
American girl having an equal income
Some of the royal boods have good eye
for business.
The herald., 1897-02-12
The Value Of Good Roads

The making Of good country roads IS
a problem that must be solved in the
near future. At the times of year when
farm products bring the best prices our
western roads are usually in their worst
possible state for travel The extra
profits on a single seasons yield of the
farm if it could be marketed at the prop
er time, would pay a proper road tax
for ten years.-Dubuque Times.
The herald., 1897-02-12
n.cc;ficent Charity Of Chicago

Chicago is the butt of many deserved
and undeserved jibes, but the magnifi-
cent way in which she has risen to the
needs of the occasion in giving succor
to those of her people who required aid
is worthy only of the highest and most
unstinted praise.-Cincinnati CONNER
cial-Tribune.