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The herald., 1897-10-03
ELECTRICITY FROM GARBAGE

If the celebrated author, John Ruskin,
were still in the literary harness he
might add a new chapter to his Ethics
Of the Dust" Science has made one
more advanced stride in the interest of
human comfort and convenience by
evolving electric power, light and heat
from the refuse matter which hith 'rto
went Into the dust wagon or garbage
barrel. Electricity from garbag ge! What
next? No genii OF romance, the wand
about such transformations in matters
as are wrought by the magic fingers of
science. A section Of the city of Lon
don, a parliamentary borough north of
the river Thames, known as Shore reditcll,
parish containing population of 1884,
900 souls, has it's streets lighted, its public
baths ard technical schools heated, its
sewers ventilated and electric motive
tion Of its garbage or house refuse, pop
ularly known in London as dust" Yes,
the Shoreditch Of Shakespeare, of Jack
Falstaff" and Of Prince Hal" is not one
whit behind the scientific advancement
OF this utilitarian age. Behind. did we
say? Why, it is far in the advance
guard of the great army of progress.
Speaking of this creditable and intelii-
gent display of scientific energy IN. old
London town, the Railroad Gazette
says:
1t is a pity that Dickens could not
have lived to see the glorious end of
Mr.. Bofin's dust heaps, which are now
a source of light, heat and power In
Shoreditch.
The method of utilizing this refuse is
simple, ard the plan has worked well.
Shoreditch, says the Gazette, produces
daily from so to 60 tons of dust and the
cost of removing this was formerly 70
cents ton. Now the dust is brought
to the generating station, dumped into
bins by electrically worked lifts and
cars, from which it is shoveled by hand
into twelve furnaces or dust destructor
cells, and here the refuse is burned by
-
burned both day and night, part of
the heat in the day time being stored
under the Druitt- -Halpin thermal stor-
age system. Here is generated the
power for the electric lighting station.
supplying current for the arc lamps
which light the streets of Shoredjtch
Besides this the houses of workrnen are
being fitted with the Bastian penny-ir.-
the-slot meters, whereby the consumer
can have an eight-cand power electric
light six hours for one penny
Surely, even we of the United States
may learn in this behalf from our Eng
lish brethren. The learned scientist.
Lord Kelvin, who is one OF the active
The herald., 1897-10-03
ENGLISH PROSE STYLE

The nature of English prose consti-
tutes an interesting paper in late issue
Of the Independent. 1t seems that a
London magazine had offered a prize
confined to contemporary writers to him
who should be adjudged the best writer
of our mother tongue. The prize was
awarded to the well-known author,
Andrew Lang, who was declared to be
the foremost master of the best style
in English prose" A critique, upon the
decision of the judge, written by Maui
rice Thompson and published in the In
dependent, furnishes striking and orig
inal views as to what constitutes the
best style of English in prose writing.
In defining 'style in English prose, -.
Mr.. Thompson contends that prose die
ton and prose style are not similar
phrases. Style, in his estimation, is
word having a composite substance be-
hind 1t. Its meaning includes both
scheme Of diction and thought mes
sage, and 1t includes still another
scheme, through which a personality
'wreaks itself upon expression"
Diction and style, though often con-
founded, are essentially different. Die
tion may be brilliant, while the style is
cold and barren. Diction is the struc-
tural quality, but if it be not irradiated
with thought it is lacking in style. He
cites Walter Pater and Hawthorne as
almost masters Of mere prose die
tion," but wanting in thought. He
speaks Of Andrew Lang's brilliancy as
a writer. like the light of a diamond,
due to both structural and substantial
qualities.
What man has to say has much to
do with style. If he has no message for
us, his diction may gleam, but his style
will be poor. The best style is a union
of brilliant diction with grand thought.
IF Robert Louis Stevenson" Mr..
Thompson says, "had had something to
say as momentous as what Darwin had
If he had brought to us message like
TennysoHs or like Edison's-his Won
derful diction would have been wonder
full style. Walter Pater lacked the
message, except so far as verbal art was
a message; likewise so did Hawthorne
and Stevenson. But what is Mr.. Lang's
message? Certainly the best of 1t is
Andrew Lang, en- toutes lettres."
The subject. he contends, is the skele-
ton of style and largely con trolls its final
lines, a truism that writers will at
once recognize. So is his saying "a
thought set to beautiful words is not
enough-both the thought and the die
tion must be magnetic" He thinks that
Cardinal Newman reached the perfec-
tion of the presentation of magical
thought by means of magical diction.
His message and his diction were equa,-
ly great and the personal charm that
flashed through his work was the i'm
perishable character-gleam of a great
man."
The herald., 1897-10-03
THE HERHLD'S MUSE
Paul Rowan

Paul, son OF Geo. D. Rowan Of Eas,
Colorado street, was thrown from his
bicycle at the corner of Los Robles and
Colorado streets Saturday evening and
received a compound fracture of the
right arm. The boy had great desire
to see the mighty bovolapus and the
other sights Of the circus so dear to the
hearts of both smaller and older lads,
so he went to the show and did not tell
Of his accident, and did not receive sur
gical attention until late hour at night.
The circus bands played long and loud
To lure the boys and mass the crowd.
Paul heard afar; his papers fly,
AS his good wheel goes whizzing by.
The calliopes another spur
10 make our carriers pedals whirr
On, on and on-for Paul is late
Like time, the circus will not wait.
The band strikes up louder call
The calliope seems shrieking "Paul!'
Our hero hears, and for reply
Makes his new wheel and papers fly.
circus pace-and there was need;
No champion shows a greater speed.
AS arrow shot from archer's bow
So flew young Paul to reach that show.
turn-a crash-a broken arm;
Short his delay, nor spoke of harm;
But mounts and dashes down the street
Toward circus tents and visions sweet.
Full well Paul knew his arm was broke
CA compound fracture is no joke)-
His broken arm hung limp and lax
A swinging pain that rends and racks.
The circus bands are calling PAUL"
AS minute-men obey wars call
So rushed our hero-not to slay,
For circus clown was king that day.
The wonders which he heard and saw;
The circus girs sweet "Hoopa-la!'
The clowns striped face, the riders bare
The bliss, the joy of being there
With broken arm unset and limp:
His grit will match the Spartan imp.
We crown Paul Rowan, firm and bold
A modern case of Spartan mold.
That Spartan lad had fear and shame;
A towards dread-a meaner aim.
Though times may change, and honors, too
Heroic types are steadfast. true.
LYDIA PLATT RICHARDS.
The herald., 1897-10-03

The much debated boulevard question
should now be regarded as settled The
board Of public works yesterday recon-
mended the adoption of the, route known
as the adobe road" AS this was the
route originally recommended by the
board Of engineers and endorsed by the
general boulevard committee, the rec
ommendation should be made unani-
nous and the kickers should cease from
troubling.
The herald., 1897-10-03

The statistics Of the Free Labor bu-
reau for September are significant
Only forty-two persons, twenty-three
males and nineteen females, registered
for work during the month. Six hun
,dred and two laborers were ordered and
57S supplied. That does not look as if
there were very many idle persons in
the community just now. If that happy
condition would continue all winter how
nice it would be.
The herald., 1897-10-03
Pasadena.
When MOSQUITOES Fail to Bite

Wnen mosquitoes rail- TO B1Ce
Now the autumn leaves are falling from
the branches thick and fast,
And the swelt'ring heat of summer, for
the year is gone and past;
While the bracng breeze of morn and the
gentle shades of night
Are a-whisp'ring of October when mos
quitoes fail to bite.
Now the lilies are a-waving by the margin
of the lake,
And the mocking bird is singing 'mongst
the willows in the brake;
And how sweet to take a ramble, when
Queen Luna's smiling bright,
With "a some one" on your arm-while
mosquitoes fail to bite.
What blessing, before sunrise, on your
bike to take spin,
When the dew bedecks the valleys with
it's fairy drapings thin;
How celestial is that pleasure in a-culling
flow'rets white
While the bulldog is a-sleeping and mos
quitoes fail to bite.
pleasurable jaunt,
Through the city or the country. when the
sunbeamS are ashanti
For it beats your summer camping, and
it's simply out of sight,
To enjoy your little outing when mosqui-
toes fail to bite.
Los Angeles, October l. 1897
The herald., 1897-10-03
Los Angeles, October 1, 1897.
Moments


o happy hours, your moments fly
Into the vast unknown, and I,
In simple lay or fond regret,
Think, sometimes. l possess them yet.
How breif their life, how short their span,
How little worthy: but with man
They've bowed young time with hoary age.
With history blotted many page.
What can a fleeting moment hold?
Lifes triumph. wrung from toll untold;
Deaths doom, that banishes for aye
The toiler from his toll away.
What can a moment hold? The tale
OF an eternity; the wall
OF some poor soul bowed down with grief
Or of nation-and SO brief!
o! precious moments, linger yet:
Or flying. leave some sweet regret
To tune my song, to light my way,
To cheer the burdens of the day.
Faint echoes from some voice on high;
Faint. fieeting chords that wake the Tyre.
Men, moments as the hours pass by,
Flash into being, then expire.
GEORGE NJ.
The herald., 1897-10-03

"Our only general" Is returning from
six months European tour. General
Miles was originally sent to Greece to
study the arts Of war, but the cable in
forms US that he has met most OF the
crowned heads of Europe, which of
course should be guarantee of peace.
He did not. however, honor the young
king of Spain with a visit.
The herald., 1897-10-03

The latest report to the effect that
General Weyler has resigned is given
color by the probable outcome Of the
Spanish cabinet crisis. How it will
grind the avaricious butchers soul to
give up the rich stealings of his official
position,
The herald., 1897-10-03

The Terminal railway management is
to be congratulated upon its successful
efforts to build up trade with Mexico.
Such business is not successful in day,
but the Terminal has made significant
progress.
The herald., 1897-10-03

The article, Where Labor and Capita!
Live in Harmony" on page IA of this
issue, should have been credited to H. NJ
Hyde in B. o. Flowers magazine, 1.-THE
New Time"
The herald., 1897-10-03

The Republicans of Rye were repre-
scented in the Westchester county con-
vention by the Hon. Robert Fitzsim-
mons. No town with any other name
would do for Robert
The herald., 1897-10-03

The harvest Of the Bicycle Thieves
International association has been in
terrupted by the city detectives. This
is one Of the corporations that have no
souls
The herald., 1897-10-03

Republican remarks about dollar
wheat have been called off until more
favorable occasion offers.
The herald., 1897-10-03
Los ANGELES DAILY HERALD
SWORN STATEMENT CIRCULATION.

State Of California, County of Los Ange-
les.-ss.
L. M. Holt. superintendent Of circulation
Of the Los Angeles Daily Herald. being
first duly sworn, deposes and says: That
for the five months from February l. 1897,
to June 80 1897 Cnclusive). the total circu-
lation of the said Daily Herald was 1890 6S5
copies, being an average daily circulation
of 66OA
That the weekday circulation during tht
above time was l,O7l, ,567, being daily aver.
age Of $500 copies.
That the Sunday circulation during the
above time was o1s,o59, being an average foi
each Sunday Of lO:43l.
L. M. HOLT.
Superintendent of Circulation.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
18th day of July. 1897.
FRANK ]. COOPER,
Notary Public in and for the County of Los
Angeles. State OF California.
The herald., 1897-10-03

1t seems that Mr.. Griffith's ex-secre-
tary Is both yellow bird and black
bird.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-15
Alex Parent Was Dis
charged From
Custody.
Me Fired 40 Brighten Francis
whom Tie MistOOE For Tramp In
1he STORE Rebind the Counter
OIher News.

The examination OF Alex Parent, Of
Laurium, charged with assault with
intent to commit great body harm less
than the crime OF murder, occupied the
attention OF Justice Curtis court the
greater part OF yesterday and resulted in
the discharge OF the defendant on the
grounds that he did not intend to hit the
complaining witness when he fired the
pistol, but only did it to brighten him.
Mr.. Francis, the complaining witness.
told OF how he went into Parents store
at Florida to buy tobacco and a young
lady clerk waited on him. She told him
to go behind the counter and pick out
the kind he wanted and he and the girl
we're talking over the matter OF prices,
when Parent came into the store and
told him that he considered it an insult
TO be in the store with young lady and
no one else. Francis said he could see
nothing wrong about it and then Parent
picked up an axe and swung it around in
the air several times and Francis had to
step back TO avoid being struck by it.
He then left the store and saw Parent
run upstairs who afterwards came back
with a revolver in his hand which he fired
from the front porch of the house but did
not hit him. Francis then ran to Mr..
Browning's house tor protecuon..
Nettie Ruonayaara, the girl who clerked
in the store, was also put on the stand
and told her story of the affair. MIR. Par
ent. the defendant, also was witness
and said that when hesaw Francis, whom
ne mistoOk for . tramp, in the store be.
hind the counter, he thought he was
being altogether too familiar and told
him so, He explained his actions with
the axe, by stating that he wanted to
brighten the defendant and that he did
not attempt 70 hit him with it or the
shot from the revolver, but merely acted
as he had to scare him so that he would
not come into the g, ore again.
The court thought that there was rot
sufficient grounds to bind the defendant
over to circuit court and he was accord
ing discharged from custody,
Prosecuting Attorney A, T. Streeter
appeared Tor the people and Attorney
o. j. Larson was for the defense.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-15

most important duties Of thorough
optician and danger OF allowing incom-
petent persons Co NEEDLE with the eyes
cannot be overrated. The delicate or
ganization of the eye may easily be ser
iously injured by wearing lenses not ex-
actly suited Co the patient, or cheap, im-
perfect lenses themselves.
Mr. NJ f. Elliott. optician and manu-
facturer, who is located permanently in
the Holman building, Red Jacket, grinds
his own lenses and guarantees all lenses
to be of first quality, centered and a per-
feet fit To the eyes.
Mr.. Elliott has had years OF experience
in optics witch some of the largest optical
houses in the country, giving him an ex'
tended practical knowledge OF the re-
quirements OF the public, and is prepared
TO demonstrate his ability TO all who
consult him. No charge is made for ex-
animation, nor il it necessary for any
one TO order glasses in consequences oil
having had their eyes examined by him.
The optical parlors are open all day and
evening. Ii costs no more TO wearglass-
es perfectly fitted to the eyes than other
wise.
Consult Mr.. Elliott and you will be
pleased with his treatment. Special lem
ses ground to order as Mr.. Elliott is the
only optician in the Upper Peninsula who
does grinding, and can make any form oil
lens the eye requires. Prices as low as
good work will permit. Repairing OF all
optical goods promptly attended to.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-15

But few persons ever spare the time to
consider or observe the human eye. or to
acquaint themselves with the laws that
govern it, and the best method OF pre-.
serving it's functions unimpaired for the
greatest length OF time. And it ia to this
Indifference. or rather neglect, that so
many individuals are indebted for their
impaired vision or blindness.
The human eye is one OF abe most i'm
portant organs OF sense, at once chal-
longing our wonder and admiration
when we observe it's beauty, the excel
lence OF its structure, and the perfection
with which it performs all it's allotted
functions. In it's construction it is a
true Camera Obscura" through which
the mind ia placed in direct communica-
tion with the external world.
Without it's assistance the material
world would be a sealed book to us, Of
which we could have but little. if any
conception. The objects OF optic
science are the lave OF reflection and re.
fraction, and optical Instruments are
such instruments as are built for the
purpose of assisting vision, on the prin.
ciples developed by optic science.
The most important optical instru
ments are. The telescope, the micro
scope and the spectacles; the latter which
either protect the eyes against impend
ing dangers, or assists vision by restor.
ing defective sight, and for their wide.
spread use in the civilized world, and
their absolute necessity to large mum.
Der OF persons, are very likely the most
important of optical instruments.
10 the normal state of vision, by the
form and retroactive power OF the eve and
it's power Of adjustment to different dis
tances distinct image OF objects exist
ing at different distances from the eve is
formed on tie retina, and from there the
impression is transmitted to the brain.
The abnormal condition OF vision.
where the aid of glasses il generally re-
duired, consists mainly in long sighted
ness, near-sightedness and astigmatism.
There is a great public need for in
formation regarding the proper selection
of spectacles and care of the eyes. A
large proportion Of habitually weak eve.
sight may be entirely remedied by the
use OF carefully adjusted pair OF spec.
tacles TO assist the sight, and thereby re.
move the undue strain to which the eyes
under certain conditions, are subjected.
As soon as unpleasant feelings denote
the approach of presbyopia, glasses
should be resorted to at once, as the
longer the eyes are deprived OF the aid
which they need. and consequently are
subject to strain, the more rapidly will
changes in the eye become developed.
Scientific fitting OF glasses lie one Of the
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-15

Special stereopticon lecture by Prof.
T. Wills, on Wednesday evening, October
30, at Tamarack Junior schoolhouse.
Trip through Cornwall, EDgland. Views
of the copper country. The wonderful
railroad scene. illustrated recital, Cur
few Must Not Ring" concluding with
"The Road to Heaven" Admission 10
cents. Proceeds for benefit OF Nj. f Sun
day school, Doors open at 7;15, begin
NJ -
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-15
Lake View site.

A few persons have reserved lots on
the new town site, but so far have
omitted paying the first instalment on
the same. These amounts must be paid
by the evening OF Saturday next, the
10th OF October. otherwise the right to
take such lots will be forfeited.
After Saturday next the price OF the
lots will be raised to SIS and corner
lots 800.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-15

Messrs. Mcdonald & Jacka, finding
their business increasing, have employed
Mr.. Shand, the architect, to make plans
for considerable addition to their livery
and sale stable and in another column
invite bids from contractors for the cree
ton OF the work.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-15

In fancy and black silks j. Vivian, Jr.,
4 Co. exhibit an endless variety. Ladies,
when selecting a wedding gown, street
costume or evening dress can do no bet
ter than examine their line.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-15
social at Tamarack vi. X. Church

The Ladies' Aid society OF Tamarack
NJ. f. church, will give supper on Sat
urday night. Oct. 10th. Supper TO begin
at O'Clock. Price 20 cents. Everybody
invited. The proceeds will go towards a
new organ for the church.
During the evening the following pro-
gram will be rendered.
Ouaftette..
Misses C. Rule and l.. Vincent and Messrs.
Treganowan and w Vincent.
Miss b. Thomas.
Duet-"Beautiful Moonlight. ..... ..............
Misses Vincent and Angoye.
Miss Cornish.
Quartette-Selected OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
The Mitchell Quartette.
Instrumental-Guitar and MandOlnS ...........
Messrs. J. IL. Vincent, j. Sullivan, A. Sobey.
SOlO-"We are Waiting" OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Miss Q. Rule.
Recitation .............
Miss Jayn.
Solo-"The Concert OF the Bird ................
Mr.. j. II. Vincent.
w keast.
Quartette 80. :
Misses Rule and Vincent and Messrs. vincent
and Ireganowan.
The doors for the musical pros, ram, Tor
which there will be no charge, will oDen
at o'clock,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-15

II you desire comfort in the approach
ing cold days the Peninsula Heater will
furnish it at the smallest expense. Call
and see the new stocks at E. Ryan &.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-15

We call your special attention to our
new Planished Steel Ranges as besides
being perfect baker. the material,
secret process. does away with the old
complaint OF the enamel Deeling and will
retain its lustre. Il RYAN.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-15

1t will pay you to examine the beauti-
full line of watches just received at Ber-
dies.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-15
a GFeat fsargaiu

An 1897 Monarch bicycle, second hand.
ed, but only used three weeks for $40 at
T. A. Weider's.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-15

special Discount sale Of Art Work.
All finished pieces will be sold at dis
count Of 10 per cent at Calumet House
parlor. This is rare chance to secure
choice christmas gifts. One day only,
Saturday, October 16.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-15

It's hard work to sell you coat on
paper, but come and see the coats and
they will sell themselves.
HOskINc e Co
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-15
DEATHS.

JACKA-At the residence OF Mr.. John
Brown on Rockland street on the 18th
inst. Mr.. X. Jacka OF typhoid fever
after an illness OF six months. Age %.
Funeral tomorrow Saturday at half
past 2 o'clock. Services at the Calu-
met M. +. church. Interment at
Schoolcraft.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-15
Mems Underwear.

The most complete line in the city at
prices that will make you purchaser il
IN need OF same. V. f. EYGsTRoM.
Macdonald building.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-15

Wedding presents and birthday gifts OF
endless variety at ]. Vivian .Ir., & Co g.
Visit their mammoth china and furniture
departments.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-15

Keep your eye on the Indicator. 1t Is
on the upper right hand corner OF this
page always. 1t notes the doings in the
big store.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-15

Hosking 4 Cos. cloak department
complete in all the newest styles in jacket
and capes.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-15

New stock of wall paper. in the cheap
and medium grades, inst received; prices
very low. Call at John Dunstan's.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-15

All goods bought at. Kyan's are iull
value for your money.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-15

Large stock OF picture frames on hand,
from Sx10 up. Prices from % cents to
SO, at John Dunstans.