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The herald., 1897-07-19
sunbeams Not Poisonous

To the Editor of the Los Angeles
Herald: One Of the purest and divinest
things under heaven is the sunlight. 1t
is not only pure of itself, but is the de-
stroyer of impurity. The worlds medi-
cal congress, that met in Italy year or
two since, declared that sunlight was
the most practical of all antiseptics.
Microbes do not form under full sun
light, as demonstrated. Pools OF water
are often supposed to be made impure
by the suns shining on them, but the
impurity comes from the cloudy days
and from the nights. Pasteur proved
that rooms in which the sun was shut
out became filled with bacteria. Sir
James Wyle, physician to the emperor
of Russia, found that they could make
from three to four times as many cures
on the sunny sides of hospitals as on
the shady sides, and this fact revolu-
tionized the hospitals of all Russia.
Our streets are filled with pale, blood
less people, who are in dying need of
sunlight, and now comes DR.. Van Gieson
with his bogus science and tries to show
that our mighty solar orb, which is the
life of the world, is sending down poison
Gus influences upon us. Why? Because
some p6Ople nave SuuSlTOheS. Dul a
single fact will knock his theory sky
high. Here in California or Arizona,
where the sun is uneQualed in power,
sunstrokes never take place, unless it
may be in partial way and at very Ions
intervals. In the east. where great heat
is combined with humidity, they often
occur, and should be called humidity
strokes. To call sunlight poison because
its heat, In connection with the moist air,
may conduce to the congestion of the
front brain, is like calling water poison
because when taken hot it may produce
Inflammation of the stomach. I have
studied the chemistry and therapeutics
of sunlight more than other people, and
have made thousands of cures by its
means, and one thing do know, which
is that it's rays are not poisonous, but
are the very elixir Of life when scien-
tifically applied A single doctor, by
sending false alarm through the coun-
try about the poison of the suns rays,
can do more damage than forty doctors
can atone for.
Having said this much about sun
strokes, / will say a word about cure
of them which is exceedingly effective
and exceedingly simple. Put very cold
water to the patients face and tenn
pies, but far better have his head held
forward and pour by dipperfuls over
occiput and cervix a half or whole buck
ct of water, heated from los to lis deg.
F. This generally brings about immedi-
ate consciousness, by drawing off the
cerebral COMPOSITIONS, and prevents sub
sequent insanity. The most fatal thing
is to put ice over the occiput at such a
time, as Is too often done.
E. D. BABBITT, M. D.
College of Fine Forces
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DIVIDE FART

The duty on bituminous coal, which is
the only kind imported. is raised by the
new tariff bill from 40 cents to rs cents
a ton, and the reason given for the ad :
vance was the low price of labor in the
Canadian mines.
The miners who are now out on strike
ask for an advance in wages Of 9 cents
a ton-a fraction of a cent over one
fourth the increase of duty on coal i'm
posed by the new tariff bill.
If the coal operators are to be bene-
flied to the amount of 40 cents a ton,
why should not the miners be given the
modest share of the increase which they
demand--one-fourth? Is the new tariff
law intended for the benefit of the en-
ployers of labor alone?
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father want to see. have called about
picture Of his at the academy"

father want to see. I have called about
a picture Of his at the academy"
WELL" said the child, "it is I who
am exhibiting the picture" He was then
little over IA years old.
Though Landseer's genius was cult
waited early, 1t was no forced plant. His
technical powers were prodigious. He
was once present at party when the
conversation turned, upon feats of man
ual dexterity, and lady exclaimed:
WELL there Is one thing nobody has
ever done, and that Is to draw tw o things
at once"
"Oh, yes; I think I can do that" re-
turned Landseer; and with pencil in
each hand he drew rapidly and stimuli
taneously the profile of a stag's head,
with all It's antlers complete, and the
perfect profile of horses head Both
drawings were full of energy.
Landseer painted deer and dogs as no
one had ever done before, and was said
to have humanized the expression. He
was fond Of outdoor sports but when
deer stalking in the Scottish highlands
often disguised the gillies by leading
them on long tramp with more sketch
ing than shooting. On one occasion the
men were aStonished, just as magniti
cent stag came in the way, to have Sir
Edwin's gun thrust into their hands
with the words, Here, take this!" while
the sketch book was pulled hastily out
The gillies could not refrain from ex-
pressing a forcible opinion at this cor
duct among themselves. But" one Of
them added, "Sir Edwin must have I'M
derstood Gaelic, for he was out of tenn
per for the rest of the day."-Youth's
COMPANION,
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MONDAY JULY 10. 1897
MINERAL DEPOSITS FoREro1D

In view OF the phenomenal gold de-
posts found along the Yukon river in
the far north, Prof. I. N. Vail, Of Pasa-
dena, Is entitled to congratula lions in
partial notification of doctrines long
pnopounded by him. Prof Vail has de-
voted the best energies of his life to- adj
varcing his "Annular Theory" having
published several books on the subject
and. for the past year or two, a monthly
paper devoted to the same object.
Prof vairs theory in brief IL that, as
the earth was emerging from Its igneous
state it was surrounded by vast rings or
belts similar to those which astron omers
discover about Saturn; that these rings.
the product of fierce fires on this ter
restrial ball, held In suspension vast
quantities Of carbon in the form of i'm
ponderable powder and vaporized met
als As the cooling of the earth went on,
the rings spread out in broad BELTS and
as the matter in suspension lost it's in
tense heat and came more and more I'M
der the influence of gravitation it was
precipitated to the earth. Prof. Vail
argues that as the rings and beltslabove
the eartn's equator would have natural
ly maintained the highest rate of revolu-
ton, the centrifugal influence would
have kept them longest In suspen don;
but in the vicinity Of the poles, this CEN
trifugal force would have eenminimized
and there, of course, gravity would have
first asserted it's preponderating influ-
ence.
Mr. Vail holds that the origin of our
deposits of coal and other minerals was
the carbon and condensed vapors of
these surrounding belts: hence he lays
down the hypothesis that the richest
mineral deposits in the earth's crust
should be- found in the polar regions.
There have been many veriicatipns OF
this theory already; and now. If the
world discovers that the real other lode
of the gold veins on this hemisphere lies
in the far north, 1t will be another i'm
portant step in verification. 1t will also
go far towards the elaborate Of a con-
sistent theory to guide treasure hunters
and it will make the north pole (and pos
sibly the south pole as welD an object
of more earnest quest than ever before
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Landseer,s EARLY Genius

At an exhibition of the Royal acad-
envy considerable notice was attracted
by the picture of magnificent dog,
chained to it's kennel and carried away
by flood. A gentleman hurried of TO
the painter to make an offer for it. He
rang at the door of small garden.
When the wicket was opened he saw
boy playing with hoop with some other
little fellows. He inquired of the chill
dren:
Does Mr.. Landseer live here"
Eyes" replied one of the boys.
when may speak to him?"
Now, If you like; I am Mr. Landseer."
But" explained the visitor, ut isyour
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AMERICAN MERCHANT MARINE

Mr.. w. w. Bates, ex-commissione Of
navigation, says that not less than
"a, 800, 900 ,000-an average of $50, 900, 900
annually-has been paid in the last
thirty years to foreign ships for ocean
transportation. Our ships do not carry
more than II per cent of the imports and
less than 10 per cent Of our exports.
There Is nothing of a materialistic char
acter in which this country is so def
cient and weak as in merchant marine,
pendence and to the accumulation and
retention of wealth than possession by
a people of the means to do their own
transportation.
commands the sea commands the trade
whoever commands the trade of the
world commands the riches Of the world
and consequently the world ITSELF" AND
is the handmade Of all other Industries
and Of agriculture, manufactures ant
commerce. On the day when the freigh
trade Is given over to foreigners NOR
tai blow will be dealt to all the indus
tries Of the country"
No people have ever had better com
prehension Of the value of possessing
the means of ocean transportation thar
the British. Through their shipping
they have made all countries contribut,
to their enrichment. The lesson laugh
by the ancient Phoenicians, the peopl,
Of Great Britain were prompt to learl
and put in practice. Every ship captain
and every ship owner IS an interested
solicitor. Of patronage. and no peopl,
are more industrious in that regard thar
those Of England and Scotland. How
ever much we as a nation may produc,
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and may have for transportation. we
cannot derive the fullest benefit there
from without chips of our own.
Beyond the outgo to which we are
continually subjected by dependence or
foreigners to do our sea transportation
and the advantages which would result
from having interested solicitors fol
trade, and especially to press the sale
Of our products, the building and sail
ing of ships would open large fields fol
the employment of our people. No one
is now able to estimate with accuracy
the number who would be supplied with
work in our shipyards and upon the sea,
to what extent the forces of idleness
would be reduced, nor the extent to
which our export trade would be en-
larged.
Our ability to build ships In competi-
ton with European nations is greater
than 1t has been. Mr.. German a few
years ago stated on the floor of the SEN
ate that the difference In the cost of
constructing warships on the Delaware
and on the Clyde was but per cent,
a large reduction from what had pre-
viously existed. and that the difference
grew less as our plants became enlarged
and facilities were increased. The abil-
ity to compete with foreigners on a
margin so small was result of the
stimulation afforded by government
patronage.
To recover our share Of the ocean car
rying trade will require great efforts,
for Europeans now have possession of
the field, and to divert trade from
wonted channels is not an easy task
In 1880 we carried 90 per cent Of our
exports and imports, but in 1890 we car
ried but 121a per cent. Our position as
a maritime power was reduced to al
most nothing by the war of the rebel
lion, which caused the destruction OF
a million tons of shipping by the Con-
federate cruisers and the purchasing
and chartering of ships by the govern
ment, and the sale and putting
un0er foreign uaSS OIL oVV,VVV loHs
Since that time very little effort
has been made on our part to re-
suscitate a merchant marine, while
Great Britain, France, Germany and
Italy have exerted themselves to in
crease theirs. All these countries aid
their shipping interests by subsidies
postal estimates or tonnage bounties
In this country such means are OBJ
noxious to public sentiment. The meas
ure feast Objectionable is the imposi-
ton Of discriminating duties. 1t was
a measure adopted at the beginning OF
the government, and the policy was pur-
sued for a series of years. The flourish
ing condition of our carrying trade for
forty years was due to that policy. II
Is a policy that creates no monopoly, and
the compensation awarded depends upon
the efforts put forth by ship owners
1t would be a matter of wisdom to
avoid the outgo of s1oO,OoO,0oO or more
annually and to afford employment to
hundreds of thousands of our people.
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THE ADEQUACY OF A MONEY
VOLUME

Money is but a tool of commerce and
in every civilized country there is some
theory for regulating its volume. The
most favored theory is that money isre-
quired in proportion to population, and
therefore the volume should be regulat-
ed on the per capita basis. 1t is not,
however, a very good test of what a
country needs, 6or production and con-
sumption per capita are not equal in any
two nations, and where there are the
greatest production and consumption
there must be the largest volume of
traffic, and consequently the largest de-
mand for this implement of trade.
The volume of commerce is better
basis upon which to regulate the money
volume, though it is not absolutely an
accurate one. Much depends upon rap
pends upon density of population. In
country small in area a less volume is
required than in a larger country with
the same population, because trade is
other.
Those who oppose the assertion tina the
volume of money in this country is in
adequate to it's wants, refer to w'ba they
allege to be fact, that our circulation
per capita is trife more than in Great
Britain. If the allegation be true it
should be borne in mind that the United
Kingdom and Ireland contain only
about 10000 square miles and popula-
ton of 100000, while this country con-
tains 100000 square miles and 10000, 900
people. In that country there are, on the
average, 266 persons to the square mile,
and in this country but about "a In that
country trade Is vastly more concentrat-
ed and circulation of money is immense
ly more active. Why, take Great Britain
as an example? Are we to- found our
theories upon British conditions instead
of our own?
Germany, meaning the empire, has an
area OF 20S, 900 square miles and popula-
ton of 43,000.000, yet her money volume
is greater than ours to the extent of ST.
per capita
France, including Corsica and severa
small islands, has an area OF 204 O0(
square miles and popula tion of IS, OOO..
900, and yet her money volume is greater
than ours by $50 per capita.
The domestic trade of the Undtex
States is nearly equal to that of all tn,
three nations combined, and the trafii,
carried on our railroads, coast line ant
lake ships, and OUR river steamboat is L
greater in value than the foreign com
merce of all Europe The reason is tina
no other people buy and consume a
much as those of the United States. TIL
abundance that has always existed il
America has led to the habit of larg
consumption and it has continued S
long that it has become necessary t
the happiness of our people, and IT. wi
not be otherwise until production cease
to be in excess of domestic consumption
Americans have never been forced t
practice the economy that prevails i
all European countries.
The advocates of limited volume Q
money lay stress upon the functio
j which checks perform. Ii man owes
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Later reports confirm all that the Her.
aid has said by way of caution con-
corning the Kloondyk placer gold min,
ing region. Every man who goes there
at this season of the year expecting to
remain until next season should have
at least $1,000. One might get along
with less. but it would be taking
chances. The man who goes there with
nothing simply risks suicide by starva-
ton. II the poor man must go, he would
better wait until next spring.
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Painstaking

Henrietta doesn't seem to believe
anything she sees in, the newspapers"
said Mr.. Meekton, thoughtfully.
tits a good thing not to be too credu-
lous."
Yves; but she goes too far. She can't
even read the advertisement of a bar
gain sale without going in person to find
out whether it's true in every particu-
Evening Star.
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Barnato's Mexican Interests

Barney Barnato was heavily interest
ed in Mexico at the time Of his death.
An English company, in which he was
the principal stakeholder. is the owner
of the Federal district street railway
system in the City of Mexico, and he was
also largely interested in paying gold
mines in the state Of Sonora. Severa
months ago he sent an expert to Monte
rey to examine into different mining
properties. 1t was his intention to have
visited Mexico this fall.-Boston Even
ing Transcript.
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CALIFORNIA OPINION
The Trusts Never Sleep

1t is stated that enough coal and coal
oil have been recently discovered in
Alaska to supply the world, and that
the Standard Oil company has put in a
bid to control the output 1t will proba-
bly, result in the property passing into
the hands Of this greatest monopoly, and
if it does John D. Rockefeller, at least,
will think that the purchase of Alaska
by the United States was brilliant bus
mess stroke. If the United States would
only annex Hawaii now for the benefit
of the sugar trust, the dear people would
have great cause for rejoicing.-Sacra-
mento Bee.
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No Superstition

1T can't give you anythingw snapped the
lady to the tramp. You're the thirteenth
tramp that has called here today.
"Well. num-" said the tramp, after a lit
tie consideration, you look clever. sem
sible lady that don't believe in any nom
sense; and jist to show that there amt
any truth in that silly superstition about
thirteen being an unlucky number, I 'ope
YOU will give me trifie, mum. "-Tid-Bits.
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Mime. Duse Disappointed Paris

The principal item of news in the the
atrical world has been the disappoint-
ment of the public resultant upon Nine.
Duse's indisposition, which has necessi-
tated the postponement of her perform
anceS.
At the performance of the new panto-
mime called "Chiffonette," written by
H. Williams, music by Marius Lambert,
given here last week, young American
actress, Miss Booker, made successful
appearance in the title role.-Paris Let
ter to the New York Herald.
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Not Worth While

But, however much gold there may be
at Klondyke, or Forty-mile Creek, or at
other locations yet to be discovered I'M
der the Alaskan snow-cap, we cannot all
grow rich off them, and it is not worth
while to get up another Fraser river
rush.-Oakland ENQUIRER.
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Good!

A well-known teacher
compliments US on the
missing word contest. He
says it teaches folks to think.
Better yeti Teaches them
to drink pure, fresh-roasted
tea.
Rules of contest published in large
advertisement about the first and middle
Of each month. .A2a
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An Expensive Bounty Law

An examination of the records of this
county reveals the fact that during the
years that the squirrel bounty ordinance
was in effect there had been paid for
squirrel tails the sum Of $2S,471.75. The
ordinance was passed April s, 1891, and
continued in force until June /, 1894,
three years.-Hollister Bee.
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A Grave Question

Some such institution as the Whittier
reformatory is undoubtedly necessary
in dealing with ungovernable boys and
girls, but as long as all classes and de-
grees of offenders are thrown together
there is grave question whether more
youths will not be ruined than reformed.
Orange County Herald.
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Excuse Enough

The fact that taxes have increased
very greatly within the memory of most
of US, while the price of produce has de-
creased, is excuse enough for the COM
plant the farmers are making.-Santa
Paula Sentinel.
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The Presidents Wedding Present

1t was neat wedding present Presi-
dent Mckinley gave Francis B. LOOMS
of Canton, O., today, in making him min
lister to Venezuela. Mr.. Loomis is an old
Washington newspaper correspondent,
and acted as United Press reporter at
the presidents home throughout the last
campaign, producing a favorable i'm
preston on Mr.. Mckinley. The young
man had in the meantime won the heart
of the daughter of Millionaire Mast,
mayor of Springfield, O., and they were
married a few weeks ago. On his return
from a bridal tour Mr.. LOOMS finds him
self confronted with a diplomatic mis-
sion of honor.-In dianapolis Journal.
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Will Think Twice

The latest reports of wonderful dis
coveries of gold in Alaska may be ex-
aggerated, but the source of the infor-
nation leaves little room for doubt that
the accounts are in the main authentic.
A tremendous rush to the new diggings
may now be expected. Prudent men of
moderate means. however, will think
twice before undertaking trip to 80 re-
mote a region.-San Diego Urion.
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Needed It in His Business

Miss Howler (who sings)-That gentle
man you just introduced to me said he
would give anything If he had my voice
BY the way, what business does he fol
low?
Frlend-He's an auctioneer.-Judge.
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The sugar factory at Chino has started
up with a force of 4S0 employees. The
beet crop Is the largest in the history oil
the factory and 1t will take $50 days to
work up the crop, the sugar product be-
ing estimated at LOOK, 900 pounds. This
is an increase of so per cent over last
year. This haven of sweetness in the
hard times will be appreciated.
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While the Customer Waits

Young Isaacs1Dis dollar bill is goodt
but de oder Won is bad, und dot is all
der money he has.
Isaacs-vell let him hat der two-dol-
lar goat. Better we lose half der brofit
as miss der sale.-Puck
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General Woodford. the new minister to
Spain, is to dine with Secretary Alger
today. 1t Is hoped that Mr.. Alger will
not refer the general back to congress
for his dinner.
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1t Is feared that Senator BILLY" Ma
cause when he asks for an Office for q
constituent the president thinks it is
all a joke.
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THE PUBLIC PULSE

(The Herald under this heading prints
communications, but does not assume re-
sponsibility for the sentiments expressed.
Correspondents are requested to cultivate
brevity as far as is consistent with the
proper expression Of their viewsJ
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Mrs Quigley-So your husband is
working on a flying machine? Don't
you think he is simply wasting his time?
Mrs. Henley-Oh, I don't know; he's got
his life pretty well Cleveland
Leader.
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Bells for the Cats

The city trustees have ordered the city
marshal to get tags for all dogs. but they
have said never word about belling the
cats.-Pomona Beacon.
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to the ports seems to have swallowed
the affront without coughing. Verify
the eastern question is a puzzle that
grows more puzzling the more it's solu-
ton ie attempted.
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Relief in Sight

'I can tell you something that will
curdle your blood in your veins and
freeze your very marrow"
Good! Let's have it, quick. Chicago
Record
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For Publication

1t appears that Mr.. Fitzsimmons has
agreed to thump Mr.. Sullivan four
rounds for publication, but not neces-
sarily as an evidence of good faith
Washington Post.
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The country lis soon to be covered
with flood tide Of gold" says the Bos-
ton Globe. Let it come. Drowning is
preferable to starvation anyway.
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Judge Kinney of San Diego told the
Transmississippi congress that there
was no harbor at San Pedro to improve:
but the congress did not believe him.
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The senate and house conferrees have
agreed on the tariff bill. Now let the
house pass the San Pedro harbor reso-
luton and begin to pack up.
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A large number of pickpockets are
following the wake of the Christian En-
deavor excursionsts. 1t is to be hoped
that the police will not make any mis-
takes
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The Russian ambassador has been
openly insulted in the streets Of Con-
stantinople, but the Russian government
In its new role Of nurse and protector
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1t is reported that six of Europe's
queens smoke. Now how many drink
and talk scandal? Let us know the
worst
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The Roman Striped String Tie

The latest novelty in the string tie
Is a narrow, brilliant piece of Roman
striped silk, edged all around with two
strips of dull, plain color.-New York
Evening Journal.
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round $150,OO0 from his book. There are
German, French, Dutch and Bohemian
+ranslatiOnS
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A gray feather boa is one Of the necessi-
ties Of Fashionable outfit just at present