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The herald., 1897-01-19
CURRENT COMMENT.

SXhoolhou.es are multiplying in New
Jersey. During the past year thirty-eight
new buildings were erected. SIX y-five were
schoo property was increased by $l0S 515
The total seating capacity is now 270,0G9
In one prohibition county in Maryland
liquor is sold on the 'postoff plan A
room is fitted up with boxes and each
renter finds a drink in his box when he
wants II, The supposition being that he
leaves The price thereof in the box.
Mrs Isabel Bogner is the name Of a
Wichita, Kan. woman who was granted
q divorce the other day with the privilege
Of resumlng her widow name. which was
Mrs. Fitzhugh. Not only did she assume
this widow name. but she pat on the
WIDOWS weeds she was wearing when she
married Boguer
The latest enumeration OF the animals
known TO science includes no less than
3sG,o03 recognized species. The real num-
Der is believed 10 be very much larger. 1t
has been estimated that Of Insects alone
the earth harbols 2,3900J0 species. but the
late Professor Riley regarded even that
estimate as far too low. According to his
opinion l0GJO,S0 would he a moderate esti-
mate of the number Of insect species
The smallest steam engine. In the world
was claimed by Canadian newspaper in
1888 to he the production Of q resident of
"'-07' '7''"'a. IT. dire eiis IONS nf this
miniature affair are as follows: Diameter
Of cylinder, 1-3 of l-l6 OF an inch: stroke,
1-32 of an inch; weight, 1-8 of grain: bore
The herald., 1897-01-19

another effort in that direction, but de-.
sirable as 1t II, the fact IL patent that
an international conference would ac-
complish nothing unless England gave
the movement willing cooperation.
which Lombard street is not at all likely
to permit. 1t is easy enough for this
and some other countries to believe that
their commerce would be greatly bene-
fitted by an International bimetallic mon
etary system, but no political econo-
mist believes that England would ever
money metal on a parity with gold, or in
any way recognize 1t as ultimate re-
demption money, and for the very good
reason that it would not be to the inter-
est of Englishmen, except to the agri-
cultural and wage class, to depart from
the gold standard.
The annual returns upon British in
vestments throughout the world amount
to about $500, 0O0 and it is paid in the
products of the labor of all countries. So
long as England can maintain her COM
mercial and financial supremacy on the
single gold standard basis, her profits
will be large, but were the volume of ul
innate redemption money increased to
what silver would add to 1t, England
would lose largely. The remonetiza
ton Of silver by the nations would nat
urally and necessarily advance the price
and the products of abor, which in turn
would reduce the net increase of Brit
ish investments. Thus were silver
made redemption money. the same as
gold, by the commercial nations no
doubt all values would advance, or, in
other words, one would get more money
for his services and his products, and
England's increase from the nations
would depreciate correspondingly in
purchase power. If silver coinage doub-
led the prices of merchantable articles,
ventures the world over would be re-
duced in purchase power from 500, 000,-
900 to $3.50, 100000. to say nothing of the
almost certainty of her losing her grip
upon the worlds trade interchange chan
nels and agencies
1t would be better, however, to call an
international silver conference, if for
no reason other than to demonstrate the
impossibilty of making an international
compact which shall include all the COM
mercial nations. A good many people
in this country believe that inasmuch as
we did not ask for an intern ational agree
ment when we established bimetallism in
1892, nor consulted other countries when
we demonetized silver in 1878, we should
be able to settle the money question
among ourselves in a way that would
benefit all the people most without wait
ing for or bothering with an international
conference However, Senator Wolcott
will have the best wishes of his country
men in his struggle with Lombard street,
for that is what his mission abroad
amounts to-
The herald., 1897-01-19
SENATOR WOLCOTT'S MISSION

The news from Senator Wolcott is that
he finds strong and influential senti-
ment in England favorable to the re-
monetization of silver by the CONNER
cial nations. and that a call for a cor
ference would be cheerfully responded
to by all the countries of Europe. That
much was known, however, before SEN
ator Wolcott went abroad, but it is DOS
sible that he may be able to expedite
matters a little. There is no doubt at
all that the trades and working people in
England and on the continent are gen.
orally bimetallists, and that if it were
left to a popular vote silver would at
once be given free and unlimited coinage.
but it so happens that the question will
not be left to the people
International bmetallism is to be de-
sired. and perhaps it would be we'll
enough for the United States to make
The herald., 1897-01-19
CHARTER AMENDMENTS

Tomorrow the voters of Los Angeles
will be called upon to adopt or reject GER
tain proposed amendments to the city
charter. 1t is of the utmost Importance
that full vote be cast, and it is to be
hoped that every voter will feel it to be
his duty to vote upon the proposition.
OF course the object of the amendments
is to secure a better and safer admins
tration Of the city's affairs, and it is be-
lieved by very many of those who have
given the matter careful thought that If
the amendments prevail the city will
have far better government than Is
possible under the existing charter. On
the other hand. it is sincerely believed
by some very good and sensible peo-
pie that the amendments proposed are
wrong in principle and would be hurtful
in practice, which all the more makes it
necessary that there should be a full
and fair expression of the opinion of
every voter.
The Herald believes the charter should
be amended as proposed. because the
amendments provide for government
conducted upon sound business princi-
pies and by approved business methods
What is contemplated is that the pub
lie affairs of the municipality shall be
managed as one would manage a great
business enterprise, with one supreme
head, who shall also be responsible for
the conduct of every department, and
himself subject to and circumscribed by
arbitrary authority. The impression
prevails to some extent that the mayor,
under the new charter, would be
clothed with autocratic power, but that
is q mistake. 1t is true that the mayor
would have enlarged authority, but he
would also be under more watchful
eyes. His authority TO do good would be
very great. but opportunity to do de-
liberate wrong would be materially less
than under the present charter In
short; under the new charter the mayor
could not Shift responsibility nor find
single excuse for failure to do his whole
duty at any point or in any particular.
The herald., 1897-01-19
A GOOD JOKE ON UNCLE SAM.

A well-to-do Partisan was returning
last Monday by train from Havre. Dur
ing the first hour of the journey his only
fellow passenger in the compartment
was pleasant spoken young man who
made himself very agreeable. Then
others got in and talk was general for
q little. Finally conversation tagged
and the Partisan dropped asleep.
PRESENTLY the young man began to
chuckle, and. turning to the other pas
sengers, with wink toward the sleep
ing man, said In an undertone, "I'll play
a good joke on my uncle" and he care
fully unfastened the strap by which the
small travelling bag was slung over the
shoulder of the sleeper" I'll change in
to the next compartment at the next
stop, and my uncle will wake up and
think he has been robbed. 1t Will be fun
to see his face, and can watch through
the little glass in the partition. Don't
give 1t away"
The others grinned appreciatively,
and the young man presently slipped, out
with the bag. Soon after the owner of
the bag woke up. He looked about for
moment, then missed his pouch from
the strap, and jumped up in great eX
citement exclaiming:
I've been robbed"
The response of his fellow passengers
was roar of laughter. This added an
ger to the victims excitement, and he
stormed furiously. Finally, when they
could laugh no more and the situation
was becoming serious, one of the pas
sengers begged the angry man to calm
himself. His bag was all right; his
nephew had it in the next compartment;
and he would get it at the next station
My nephew!" shouted the bewildere6
man. Il haven't any nephew. l never
had nephew. l don't know anything
about any nephew"
Then 1t was the turn OF the other pas
sengers to be dunibfounded, and crest
fallen. But the thief got away, and
there were several thousand francs in
bank notes in the bag-Paris letter in
the New York Sun.
The herald., 1897-01-19
HUMOR OF THE HOUR

Mcdest.-Lieutenant - We'll Fraulein
Elsa how is your young sister?"
"Oh, thanks! She Is going to be very
pretty, oo."-Flegende Blatter.
In Paradise. e.-Eve-'"That new spirit. l
Adam-"Dear me! Who'd ever take him
for one of the family? ?"-Puck
Mamma-"Oh. Ethel, don't ask mamma
so many unnecessary questions!'
Ethel-"But. mamma, what can I ask
Bazaar.
A Theory y-Johnny-"Papa?
Johnny-"When you say thing will
happen in the long run, does that mean
in a century run? Brooklyn Life.
Bacon-"My partner and myself want a
wooden partition across the store"
Bulder-''We.l. l guess if you put your
hea6s together you can accomplish it,
Yonllers Statesman.
Some folks means we'll" said Uncle
Eben, ''bu; dey aim consistent. l knows
er lord datll wish yer happy New
Year wifi one bref an ak yer foh de rem.
money wifi de next" Washington Star.
An Acknowledgment t-She-"George. did
you ever take any interest in astrologyp
Do you happen 10 know what star was in
the ascendant when you were born?"
Her Husband--"Y Yours, my dear, beyond
a doubt. Puck.
thing ter drink"
There's a well right down yonder; you
can gel all the water you want
NO, kind lady. / have an iron constitu-
tion and water viii rust it."-New York
Evening World.
Yours has been a wasted life" said the
lady who produced the pie.
well" said Perry Patettc. some three
years of ii has been. ] guess | have spen.
about that much time in the workhouse" q"
Cincinnati Enquirer
Mrs. Newly. in her modern male attire
for women, IVES addressing a select au-
dience Il wear no mans collar" she
shouted.
You have one of mine on now" squeak
ed her husband.
II said no mans collar" she retorted.
and Newly sneaked out the back way
Detroit Free Press.
The herald., 1897-01-19
WOLVES IN sHEEP's CLOTHING.

The political shepherds from Ohio are
wolves in Sleeps clothing. They frank
ly said before Dingley's committee that
the tariff they demand is intended 20
shut out foreign wool altogether. They
admitted that their purpose is to double
the price of domestic wool and give 1t a
monopoly They odd not deny that this
would greatly increase the price OF
warm clothing. They confessed also
that their schedule Is not intended 20
produce revenue, but rather to prevent
tt.-New York World
The herald., 1897-01-19
ANeMIEs TUESDAY 10.

Of cylinder. .Sl25 Of Z square inch; revoiu-
tions, .l760 per minute. The engine Is SO
small that It can easily be covered with the
case OF twenty-five caliber cartridge.
St. Petersburg authorities announce that
the Siberian railway will be completed py
1t. The main line will be over 400 miles
long. This project was begun in the spring
of 1891. Up to date about 1900 miles have
been laid. About 10000 men are now en-
ployed in the construction 1t will terml-
nate at Port Arthur, on Chinese territory.
and 1t is safe to say that hereafter Russia
VIII be on hand when anything Is said
about the destiny of China.
The herald., 1897-01-19
CONCERNING GRAND JURIES

The San Francisco grand jury has en-
dorsed the position of The Herald on
grand jury work in the publ. business.
The San Francisco body advises that
publicly. The reasons are not given.
but The Herald gave them. The most
potent reason is that our grand jures
as now constituted always contain
sufficient number of devoted partisans
sans, though there be ample evidence
to try them for official maifeasarce.
When it comes to the public business,
the grand jury always leaks as to the
politician charged with wrong doing.
Every party method is used to pull the
investigation off. Time is made a helper
and if vote on indictment is forced,
every society, fraternity, political and
business pressure is secretly used to save
the grand jury always leaks as to the
conscientious jurors who seek to per
form their duty ard to protect the pub
lie interests receive nothing but con-
tumely, pressure, advice and tempta-
ton to let the guilty go. or at least to
do no more than rebuke them. The jul
rors have neither the pressure of pub
nor the support of public opinion when
they stand courageously for the public
interests. The protection of the thieving
partisan under this scheme becomes
paramount to the protection of the pub
lie interest and honor. The partisan
who is thus kept out of Jail has no party
principles. 1t is the type of party man
who, always self-seeking, is ready to
betray party leaders and party priE-
ciples if he can get lucrative Office
a commission on the public supplies
or a divvy on a sighted contract, an
Illicit business or any other dishonest
and disreputable advantage from such
treason. True party men, devoted to
party principles, are constantly dis
graced and betrayed by these thieves
anu lTdllOIS. cuCll pdi lISdLS dle d lOdN
to carry and curse to their party. The
Better City Government league has
chance to formulate bill making grand
jury work on the public business public
and open.
Our present grand jury might do this
ard thus initiate a soundar method
for examination of the public business.
The herald., 1897-01-19
tion would be humiliated ana disgrace'
Butte Miner.
WILSON TARIFF GAINS.

For the ten months Of 1896 ending with
october. the exports Of American manu-
nactures amounted to $20S, ,2S6,2S5. If we
go back to the crack year Of the Nc
kinley law. and one of great prosperity
because OF the European famine, we find
that for the fiscal year ending June 20,
1892, our total exports OF manufactures
amounted to but $15S, $40 937, or $50, ,O00. .00o
more for ten mon this under the Wilson
law than for full year under the Nc
kinley law.-Pittsburg Post
The herald., 1897-01-19

enemies laughing at your corpse and
dancing jigs on your grave. 1t u bet
ter to see the sun rise than to run the
risk of finding that the atheist is right
and the grave the end Of all. 1t is far
better to suffer q little imaginary pain
here below than to go into the other
world under circumstances which will
keep you on the treadmill of punishment
for ages"
The herald., 1897-01-19

1t looks as though the city council was
getting down to business on the water
question. The resolution adopted yes
terday is, or, rather, most of it, in the
right direction, but practical field work
to make the report upon should be
pushed In short, it must be pushed.
The herald., 1897-01-19

One hundred and three thousand Tex
ans petition Mckinley to give John
Grant cabinet position. Now, tell us
who John Grant is and why he should
have a cabinet position.
The herald., 1897-01-19

The refusal of the Republicans in the
Illinois legislature to listen to a fare
we'll address of ten minutes from Gov.
AltgelG only shows what mistake was
made when the brutes were elected.
The herald., 1897-01-19

If your tea is good, it is
cheap; if it is not good, it
is dear no matter what you
pay for it-you had better
drink water.
But good tea is better
than water sometimes, be-
cause it tastes good, and
whatever tastes good makes
the stomach work right.
So good tea-ScA1zlaMg's
Besf-is cheap.
A Scbilling & Company
Saa Francisco lc3
The herald., 1897-01-19
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
brevtty as far as is consistent with the
proper expression of their views.)
The herald., 1897-01-19

There have been few cases of the
Bombay bubonic fever in this country,
but there is not the slightest danger of
the diseases spreading to any alarming
extent.
The herald., 1897-01-19

President Kruger of the Transvaal
demands s10,00O.00o of England on ac-
count of the Jameson raid He will most
likely get cold steel and hot bullets.
The herald., 1897-01-19

Farmers in Kansas burning corn for
fuel, and farmers in India destitute Of
breadstuffs. Things do not seem to be
well balanced in this world
The herald., 1897-01-19

The pay roll scandal in the California
legislature will not down, and the
chances are that the whole business will
be ventilated.
The herald., 1897-01-19

In Catholic Italy cremation is more
extensively practiced than in any other
country. Fifty crematoriums are in
operation.
The herald., 1897-01-19

American capital is seeking invest
ments in China. Japan and Mexico at a
rate to suggest that our people have
money to burn.
The herald., 1897-01-19

Do not forget the Home Products eX-
position at hazards pavilion. The ex-
hibits are we'll worth going a long way
to see.
The herald., 1897-01-19

BRITISH AID SOCIETY.
To the Editor of the Los Angeles
Herald: VIII Mr.. C. White Mortimer
plea sc inform the readers of The Herald
as follows:
Who is Mrs. Mabel Townsend?
What does he know of her veracty?
What is her business in this city?
Where does she come from and what
does he know of her personal history?
Respectfully yours,
ROBERT RENSHAW.
Los Angeles, January 49,
The herald., 1897-01-19
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on the part of carriers. During me "eeh
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The herald., 1897-01-19
EmbrOiderieS

2.inch Hamburg Embroideres SC
finish, yard "
, and 4inch Hamburg Embroidenes, 1(\r
CLOTH yard. wv
ss?s ,sSln:h 3 Fine Open Snowy Patterns. l2sc
3 to 6inch Eamburgs, best rattsns; 1SC
leader, yard AOS
oineh Hambwgs, 1EC
texture buonhoi edges yard AOC
21 to 5.nch Hamburgs 7(c
perfect designs dainty patterns. yard AVN
Hamburg Edgings exquisite designs for Infants eothes
SC, 6Ac, 815c, lOc, l21ac, l5c yard
to o-neh Hamburgs, fine qualities, exclusive patterns
35c 37hc, 4Oc, 45c, 55c, Csc, 75c up to Sl75 yard
Irish Point Insertngs to match,
lSc, zoe, Csc, &c., 45c, SOC up to 75c yard
Nansok Edgngs ~ wde coh patterns
sac, l0c, 12Hc, l5c, zoe, 25c yard
SPECIALS
s to onch Nainsook Embroiieries slightly soied E0c
qualities yard wv
45c soc, &C., 75c quaitess, 2SC
3sc, qualities 7SC
The herald., 1897-01-19
LOS Angeles, Jan. IS.
CONCERNING PARADEs

To the Editor of the Los Angeles Her
aid: l write you in indignation and to
protest that another parade that has cost
much money and effort be not spoiled in
effect by the insistence of the street car
companies to occupy the street at the
same time. During a parade other
traffic is suspended, and there are
thousands in Los Angeles who demand
that there be no repetition of the car
nuisance as exhibited on Spring and other
streets today.
When a parade is to take place the
plan should be laid before the street car
companies and route arranged that
would allow the cars to be switched off
from the central streets and run around
the crowd. or the cars from outside sec
tions should be ordered to come down
near center and turn back without pass
ing through the center of the city.
p. l.. GRIFFIN.
The herald., 1897-01-19

St. Louis debt is, in round numbers
SCI ,000, coo on an assessed valuation Of
S210. 900 600. New York's debt is S105.-
000, ,000, On d valuation of 81 613, 100000
Chicagos debt is $i1 COO, 600, on valua-
ton of s247 coo, 900. Bostor's debt is $35,-
O0O, coo on a valuation of 1924. .000 600,
Philadelphia debt is $4,000. .0G0, on q
valuation of $40 600, 600. There are as
SCISSORS and there are assessors.
Commenting on the subject of suicide,
the Butte (Mont) Miner says: 1T is
be.ter even TO breathe sulphur smoke in
Butte than to breathe it in the orthodox
smelter town of eternity, where the vic
tim not only gets the smoke, but also
feels the fire. There is more enjoyment
in giving Trouble the laugh and wink
ing at Adversity than in having your
The herald., 1897-01-19

The Herald Publishing company nerepy
cffers a reward of ten $50 dollars for tho
arrest and conviction OF anyone foun1
stealing a copy or copies of THE HEX \ Lp
from wherever the same may nave been
placed by carrier for delivery to patrons.
The herald., 1897-01-19

The publishers have arranged to have
The Herald on sale at all news stands ana
on all railroad trains in Southern Califor-
mia If the paper cannot be secured al any, any
deem It special favor if patrons should
report the same 70 the business office.
The herald., 1897-01-19
BRITISH AID SOCIETY.

Los Angeles, Jan. 16.
The herald., 1897-01-19

Los Angeles, January IS.
Evening star., 1897-06-07
HELD FINAL SERVICES.
Washington Hebrews Bade Enreva,,
to Eighth street Synaxoxue

to Eighth street Synaroxue.
Final services were held yesterday in the
synagogue of the Washington Hebrew Con-
greeation' on sth street between H and
streets. as the building is to give place to a
new structure. The feast of the Pen Sheb-
moth was celebrated. and three candidates
were confirmed, Miss Nellie Behrend. Miss
sadie Biumenthal and Mr.. Henry Woog.
Miss Nellie Behrend made the opening
prayer for the GLASS; and then they re-
sponded In unison to the questions pro-
pounded by the rabbi Each candidate read
an essay. Miss Sadie BIumenthal selecting
Tor her subject 'The Distinguishing Char.
actertStics of Judaism" Miss Behrend
THE Jew In Relation to Other Religious
Creeds," and Mr.. Woog, ''The Jew as a
Citizen" The candidates then made a pro-
fession Of faith. and the closing prayer
was said by Miss BlumenthaL The bless
ing of the candidates by their parents and
the rabbi followed.
Resolutions were adopted which referred
to the occasion as being the twenty-fifth
anniversary of Rabbi Stern's Installation
over the congregation, and expressing the
love OF the people for the rabbi, and their
appreciation of his services
A sermon was delivered by Rabbi Stern
IN which he referred to the fact that the
congregation was then making use, Tor The
first time. Of the new ritual Contained in
the union prayer book adopted by the COM
vention OF Jewish rabbis held several years
ago. 1t was announced by the rabbi that
while the work of building new syna-
held at Carroll Hall. The president Of the
congregation. Mr.. Henry King, made an
address, and remarks were also made ~
Mr.. Simon Wolf. =
Evening star., 1897-06-07
Crash and Pique
Suits and Skirts

We are showing very choice as
sortment of Women's Fashionable
Crash and Pique Suits and Separate
Skirts, among which are the follow
ing unusually good values:
Tailor made Crash Separate Skirts plain and
striped effects.
SI.25, $I.68 and Says each.
English Pique Separate Skirts, finished with deep
lem; superior quality.
Says to $500 each.
Stylish Tow Linen Crash Blazer Suits; perfect
fitting jacket and very full skirt.
$3.50 each.
Fine Homespun Linen Crash Etcn Suits, trimmed
with contrasting colors and buttons.
$3.75 each.
Evening star., 1897-06-07
Woodward =. LOthrOD.
10th, nth and Sts n W.
1.-THE Birth of Our Nations Flag"
10th, nth and F SITS. n. w.

Chas H. Wegerbers historical painting will
here until after Flag Daytime The oxI2
figures of George Washington Robert Norris
Betsey Ross and all accessories all natural size The picture
peal the all
with the making the first Aagis pretty
the back of small which the original
painting and copy Larger (22xz are sroo
Evening star., 1897-06-07
Tourists
Equipments.

We have everything necessary
tor travelling - thirty-fve STYLES
of Trunks in all sizes. every
good kind of Bag, Telescope
Cases, Dress Suit Cases, Tray
cling Bags, Trunk Straps, Shawl
Straps, Shoulder Straps, Hat Boxes.
Drinking Cups, Name Tags and
numerous other things that help to
make a complete travelling goods
stock Buying in very large quanti-
ties enables the lowest prices.
We have just placed on sale
another recent purchase of Trunks.
Bags, Telescope Cases and Dress
Suit Cases, which we offer at very
low prices, as follows:
Imitation Alligator Sheepskin
Club Bags. nickel TRIMMINGS