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The herald., 1897-12-27

The prospect that the Dinglsy law will
not supply sufflcient revenue is having
one good effect, which is the enforce
ment Of economy on the part Of the Re-
publican majority in the house of rep
resentatives. They are compelled to
reduce appropriations in order to make
ends meet. Cutting of heads Of di-
visions in the several departments and
reducing the clerical force will be triv-
ial retrenchment compared to what can
be done in many other directions. 1t Is
stopping the leak at the spigot instead
Of at the bung. II General Bingham
undertakes to save millions in the way
he has started upon there will be howl
In his ears the like Of which has not
lately been heard.
The herald., 1897-12-27
Popular Disgust at Pension Abuses

So long as the pension money went most
ly to veterans bearing actual scars, pub
lie sentiment justified generous expendi-
ture. 1t is the swarming multitude OF
bummers, deserters, sturdy beggars, we'll
to-do mendicants and soldiers widows
who were not born until ten years after
the war that has stirred the public dis
gust and anger and created a new senti-
ment, to which even the old soldiers
friends among the newspapers are paying
heed.-New York Times.
The herald., 1897-12-27
Why Men Cannot Sing

Women" says DR.. H. L. Hastings, in
the Journal Of Medicine and Science, "go
with their necks bare and men keep theirs
swathed and bandaged, and ten women
have sweet voices to one man. A mans
voice should be as pure as woman's. Why
Is 1t not? He Is choked and shaved"
The herald., 1897-12-27
The Doctors Advice

We decided the doctor should settle the
point,
Our debate to a focus did bring,
And he, with emphatic decision. declared
That biking's very good thing. M
But when by his edict my daughter ana
wife
In cycling indulged with vim,
learned by the bills Of this medical man
That he meant twas a good thing for
him! Boston Courier.
The herald., 1897-12-27
The Selfish Sex

The Bible story of the fall has been
often quoted to the discredit of Ewes sex.
but the Rev. M. Guy Pearse says the devil
did not give the apple to the man, but to
the woman, because he knew the man
would eat 1t all himself, but that the
woman would go halves.-Kansas City
Star
The herald., 1897-12-27

The Argentine chamber is preparing
a retaliatory tariff measure, aimed
against number of staple productions
Of this country, that is calculated to Gre
ate CONSERVATION in more than one
highly protected industrial center
The herald., 1897-12-27

Miss Helen Coppage, who Is attempt
ing to outdo the feat of Dr. Tanner, will
not thank DR.. Schlatter for discovering
that the human stomach is an altogether
superfiuous attachment. and that any,
body can live without one. Excess bag
gage. as 1t were.
The herald., 1897-12-27

White men evidently want the rich
lands of the reds in the Indian Terri
tory, but they have adopted the wrong
rule in securing them. They should
adopt the kaiser's plan-have a few mis-
sionaries killed and then take possession.
The herald., 1897-12-27

California prunes are finding their way
into eastern markets without the en-
ployment of battleships. German pro-
ducers should take a hint-merit insures
peaceful conquest
The herald., 1897-12-27

that In Canada the bank clearings have
increased from 20 to % per cent over the
corresponding week last year. What an
effect the Dingley tariff and the Nc
Kinley administration have had all over
the world In restoring business conf
dence!
The herald., 1897-12-27
Distinction with a Difference

1t is one thing to say that national poll
tics should have no place in municipal
elections. and quite another thing to say
that candidates in municipal elections
should have no opinions, or should ex-
press none on questions of national poll
tics.-Boston Advertiser.
The herald., 1897-12-27

All honor to those members OF the
school board who have been steadfast in
the peoples interest before and during
the investigation. Their integrity shines
like diamond on dirty shirt.
The herald., 1897-12-27

Had Mr.. Gage, speaking for the Re-
publican party, unfolded his plan for
currency reform in October Of last year,
Mr.. Bryan would be our chief executive
today
The herald., 1897-12-27

Censure Of the president for not say.
tional bimetallism is scarcely just, in
view Of the fact that there was no ex-
cuse to offer.
The herald., 1897-12-27

The readers of The Herald may infer
that am infatuated with the man, and
I presume may as well plead guilty.
believe him to be a great man. and a
man of destiny. and it is because Of my
conviction that speak of him here. He
has been much In the public eye, but
we shall see more of him. have not
always been his admirer. VERY vigor-
ously opposed the qualification of his
first senatorial spirations-fought him
to the very doors Of the joint caucus
but before the expiration Of his first
term I was compelled to admit that
had made grievous blunder. had not
taken n full measure Of his stature. My
opposition didn't hurt him, but it made
me feel contemplate afterward.
The herald., 1897-12-27
Mechanic Buried in Westminster

Notwithstanding all that Britain owes
to mechanics, there is but one workman
who received the highest funeral honors of
being buried In Westminster abbey and
that was George Graham. a famous scen-
tihc instrument maker OF his day, who in
100 invented the dead-beat escapement In
clocks. Graham's obsequies were attended
by the Royal society In body
The herald., 1897-12-27

I had thought his election would be
equivalent to reduction of at least so
per cent in the representation of my
state in the senate. l later felt that 1t
had been increased 500 per cent. I felt
that his place was in the house, where
his fine talents would manifest them
selves, and I never dreamed that the
STRIPPING would be able to effectually
and at once break down the barriers of
senatorial courtesy, that his intellectu-
ality would almost at once assert itself,
and that he, the youngest but one in the
most august deliberative assembly in the
world, would Immediately take rank
among the most forceful and influential
members of that body. But all this came
to pass, and more. He took social rank
at the capital as well as at the metropo-
lis and before long was not only respect
ed but courted by the intellectual forces
of the Atlantic seaboard.
The herald., 1897-12-27

II so much Yankee ingenuity had not
broken into the south since the late un-
pleasantness there would be more
wheels going round in Fall River.
The herald., 1897-12-27

The Declaration of Independence, sin
gularly enough, says not a word about
"the banking and business interests. u
But it can be amended.
The herald., 1897-12-27

Japan took 5000 tons Of Alabama iron
last week. If Lew Wallace be anything
of prophet. it will come back to us.
The herald., 1897-12-27
Different Methods

The Haytian ministry has resigned In or
der to restore confidence. In this country It
Is usually done by selling bonds.-Detroit
Tribune.
The herald., 1897-12-27
Detectivc System in Parts

The secret police of Paris are distinct
from the regular force The members, as
a rule. are unknown to each other, and
often a second detective is sent to watch
the first employed upon an important case.
The herald., 1897-12-27

This country exhausted its sympathy
on the Armenians. Cubans will have to
wait for the new crop.
The herald., 1897-12-27
Quite Temperate

This weather does not uphold little john
nie's theory. propounded at school, that We
live in the Incorporate zone.-Indianapolis
Journal n.
The herald., 1897-12-27
Intoxication Mot valid Excuse

BY refusing to accept the plea Of intox-
ication advanced by an illegal voter In ex-
tenuation Of his offense, Phnadelphia
The herald., 1897-12-27

ton of what was polite, IL not right or
agreeable, he fought the battle through
to the end, with the certain promise Of
out to public men who run athwart the
views of the people who elect them.
4 4 4
take little risk in prophesying that
at the close Of the regular session he
will be welcomed home by a delighted
constituency. with all the accompani-
ments of red fire and brass bands. I
may be disappointed. but my faith is
strong. There will then be no Mckinley
Republican party in Colorado. unless
except q small contingent scattered
among the postoffices and land offices Of
the state. Bereft of a leader, the McKin-
ley shouters will Be little Better than a
disorganized mob Of pie-eaters.
!
BY profession, Mr.. Wolcott is lawyer,
and the firm of Wolcott & Vaille is among
the leading firms of the state. The sena-
tor has long been the chief counsel Of the
Denver and Rio Grande railway and is
counsel for the Chicago, Burlington and
Quincy railroad. He was married. about
the time of his election to the senate, to
the widow Of Lyman X. Bass, long the
chief counsel of the Rio Grande. He
lives on a ranch about ten miles south
of Denver. and the demands Of society
seldom draw him out. Wolcott is ranked
among the "silver barons" of the Cen
tennial state and millionaire. but am
sure his mining interests are confined to
a part ownership in single property
at Creede. which came to him rather
more by accident than otherwise. He
has been and is high liver, and ques-
ton If he has accumulated anything,
Notwithstanding the enormous income
derived from his law practice. He has
a bachelor brother, the Hon. Henry r.
Wolcott, who seems to take delight in
honoring Eds" frequent drafts.
MADURO.
The herald., 1897-12-27

Cuba will come In by the broad gate of
joint talk and joint resolution.
The herald., 1897-12-27

1t begins to look as If the treaty would
be killed before blow is struck.
The herald., 1897-12-27
LOS ANGELES DAILY HERALD
SWORN srArEMrNr CIRCULATION

State OF California, County Of Los Ange-
leS.-ss.
L. M. Holt. superintendent Of circulation
Of the Los Angeles Daily Herald. being
nfst duly sworn. deposes and says: That
fpr the fivs months from February 1. 1891.
70 June %. 1897 (inclusive). the total circu-
lation Of the said Daily Herald was 1896. .ss5
copies, being an average daily circula-
ton of 8004.
That the weekday circulation during the
above time was 1,o71.56. being = daily
average Of 5000 copies.
That the Sunday circulation during the
above time was 2ls.o59. being an average
ter each Sunday Of 1O,431.
L. M. HOLT,
Superintendent Of Circulation.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
18th day Of July. 1897.
FRANK J. COOPER,
Notary Public in and for the County Of
Los Angeles. State Of California.
The herald., 1897-12-27
WOLcOTT'S WAYS

I do not believe Senator Wolcott ever
aims to be spectacular; he seldom fails
to be dramatic. He Is brave, resourceful.
self-reliant. His courage Is admirable.
Strong in his convictions. all Of the in
fiuences of earth and air cannot move
him. OF magnificent physique and fine
personal appearance. faultless manners.
most ingratiating address, a soul
full voice, and an almost indefinable mag
netism that involuntarily makes his
presence felt, one cannot easily escape
the conviction that he is in the presence
Of phenomenally bright man. re-
markably strong man, an exceptionally
self-reliant man, a man of superior in
tellectual grasp, and yet a most COM
panionable and lovable man. Indeed,
there IL but one thing for you to do II you
do not wish to love Wolcott-you must
stand aloof and avoid contact with him.
4 4
have known him intimately for twen-
ty years. and am privileged to address
him as Ed" albeit that Is a license al
most universal. and yet standing in his
presence, am more conscious of my in
feriority than 1 have ever been in the
presence of any other human being. i
feel dwarfed, physically and mentally.
small, mean, insigniflcant-and yet he
voluntarily contributes nothing to that
sensation, and would grieve were he con-
scious of its existence, for, as l have
said, he is the most companionable of
men, the most approachable, kind, gen.
erous, considerate. obliging and court
eous. The reverence one feels does not
prevent the cookies of the heart from
warming in his presence.
The herald., 1897-12-27

Later I grieved that he did not follow
the majestic Teller out of the Repub-
lican party. That was the natural ani
the logical thing for him to do. That
he did not do it is no evidence of cow
ardice. 1 rather regard it as another In
dcation of his courage and self reliance.
He may some day essay an explanation
of the motives that impelled him to re-
main with his party, to take 1t at its
word, and to make one more effort to Sc
cure, by international concert, what at
least half the people of this country are
striving for SO earnestly. do not need
that explanation, for 1 have felt con-
fident all along that, should he fail, he
would then return to America, announce
the folly Of further efforts along that line,
boldly proclaim his adhesion to inde-
pendent bimetallism, and thus, with the
added prestige of his mission abroad,
contribute more to the success Of the
cause of free silver coinage In the United
States than he would have been able to
do at any other period in his history.
The herald., 1897-12-27

In 1896 he might have been relatively
powerless to stay the avalanche of votes.
in certain quarters, to the banner of the
gold standard and the protected trusts.
In 1900 he may be potent factor in con-
verting to the cause of Bryan and in
dependent free coinage the hundreds Of
thousands of bimetallists in the Repub-
lican ranks who. sincere enough in their
convictions, yet believed that there was
still chance to secure international con-
cert. I believe it is n part of Mr.. VOL
colts program to do this, though he may
not do it in precisely the way I have
hoped he would, which way may not,
after all, be wisest.
The herald., 1897-12-27

There can scarcely be said to be d.
vision of sentiment In Colorado upon
the silver question. There are Demo-
Gratis and Republicans, Populists and
Prohibitionists there as elsewhere, but
all are for free silver. Contemplate the
courage Of Wolcott in going into that
hotbed of bimetallism in the campaign of
last year and organizing a Mckinley
Republican party! But he did it, and
the ticket which he placed in the field
actually secured upward Of $4,000 votes.
The young senator was undismayed by
the universality and the vehemence of
the opposition to his course upon the
part Of his constituents, his old friends
and neighbors. Adhering to his convic-
The herald., 1897-12-27
THE NEW YEAR EDITION

MONDAY, DECEMBER 81, 1897.
The herald., 1897-12-27

He will first antagonize Secretary
Gage, and it is not improbable that,
after congress shall have turned down
his several revolutionary currency re-
form schemes, Mr.. Wolcott will be able
to drive him out of the treasury. Mr.
Wolcott cannot support them in the SEN
ate-will not support them-and If the
president seeks to coerce the young SEN
ator, he will discover in him a foeman
worthy of his steel. There are condi-
tions under which he may be persuaded,
but he can never be driven.
The herald., 1897-12-27

The senate is very close as it Is, al
most doubtful, upon some phases Of the
money question; but the refusal Of Mr..
Wolcott to further consort with an ad-
ministration which discredited his mis-
sion abroad at the very climax of its
labors, when success appeared to be
within sight. and which is now urging a
policy diametrically opposed to it's OBJ
jects, will tend to crystalline the senti-
ment Of opposition in that body and rem
der abortive every effort to carry out
the terms Of the conspiracy.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-09
Deafness Cannot be Cured

bv local applications. as they cannot
reach the diseased portion Of the ear
There is only one way to cure Deaf.
ness, and that is BY constitutional rem.
sdies. Deafness is caused by an in.
famed condition of the mucous lining
OF the Eustachian Tube. When this
tube gets inaamed you have a rumb'
ling sound or imperfect hearing, and
when it is entirely closed Deafness is
the result, and unless the Inflammation
can be taken out and this tube restored
t. its normal condition, hearing will be
destroyed forever; nine cases out of ten
are caused bv catarrh, which is nothing
but an inAamed condition of the mn-
cous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
lor any case of Deafness Caused by ca
tarrh) that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-09
FORD'S GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

The best comedy of the season-THE
MYSTERIOUS MIR. BUGLE-By the orig
inaI company including Joseph Holland
Undoubtedly the comedy event of The season
will be the first production here of Mrs.
Ryley's extremely clever and amusing play,
1.-THE Mysterious Mr.. Bugle" which has been
everywhere so highly successful and which
comes with the original company. During
recent tour of the West the press was more
than generous in praise, not only as to the
high merit of but as being almost perfectly
interpreted The dialogue is clever and at
times positively brilliant; it is hard to recall
modern play that is better in this respect.
it is thoroughly pure and wholesome and
while the situations aud actions are as anus
ing as the typical French farce there is not y
touch of suggestlvepess in the entire per-
Torrance. The company is an exceptionally
gifted one. Joseph Holland assumes the
leading comedy role with grace and finish
all his own and has added another light
comedy masterpiece to his numerous list OF
aitistlc euCCsso' "Alss Oeiuuuo Lyons as
Betty Fondair shares the artistic honors of
the performance with Mr.. Holland, her work
is charming, especially in the comedy bits,
and with an attractive personality has won
her universal popularity. Wnona Shannon,
Joseph Kilgour and other favorites appear
in the cast of what will prove one of the
most ENJOYABLE performances of the season
Admission 25 and SO cents,
Matinees-W ednesday and Saturday.
Week Dec. 20-The Great Americau p az,
"Shurc Acres
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-09
FARM N EwS.

Regular Subscription Price so cents. Farm News
now reaches more than 10000 families 1t holds this
large and royal following of subrcribers because
they regard it of the chief essentials Of their
success in farming. 1t keeps in touch with the most
progressive agriculture of the day it is scientific in
in its spirit, and at the same time is never obscure in
a paper the farmer values in his every day work,
because in it he finds what other successful farmers
are doing, and how they do it. Its 10 pages contain
If you know anything about the farm and farm life,
examine Farm News and you will understand how
much its subscribers appreciate it. And L. grows
better every number. Compare it with any other
farm paper, and it stands ahead in practicabiity and
real value.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-09
National Liquidation.

The Fifty-ffth Congress met i'll its
first regular session on Monday last at
noon.
The Presidents message was read
and both houses adjourned. The mes
sage and its reception is the first of an
entirely new order Of thinga in Amerl-
can politics; from the nature Of the
election of 96 We are prepared to find
President Mckinley supported by men
and newspapers heretofore ranged in
opposition to his psrty and its princi-
Piles and right royalty have they done
so in the matter of the message. News
papers hitherto democratic vie with the
old time republican journals in COM
mending the message. If President
Mckinley can keep them with him
during the tour years of his administra-
ton it should prove source ofstrength
that will render his labors pleasant and
greatly strengthen his hand.
The first point of mention as of i'm
portance is the currency question, 1t
it recommended that greenbacks re-
ceiyed for gold be paid out again only
for gold; that National banks be au-
thorized to issue notes to the full face
value Of the bonds deposited and that
the tax on National bank circulation
be practically abolished, viz. reduced
to one half of one per cent.
Cuba claims second place aud the
President recognizes the fact that Span
ish diplomacy has Won great victory
in adapting the attitude towards Cuba
that she has, just in advance of the
meeting of the American Congress.
Regarding this and referring to SPANS
recent shrewd move the message says:
1T is honesty due to Spain y
that she should be given a reasonable
chance to realize her expectations
that is, retain Cuba by the promise OF
local self government, fulfilled in Cuba.
Hawaii comes next the President
comes out unequivocally for anne1a-
ton.
Regarding the Silver Question the
most pointed words are these: 1T is to
be earnestly hoped that their (the Wal
colt European Commission) labors may
result in an international agreement
which will bring about recognition of
both gold and silver as money upon
such terms and with such safeguards as
will secure the use of both metals upon
basis which will work no injustice to
any class OF our citizens"
The Civil Service System has Presi-
dent McKinley's unqualified approval;
his strongest words concerning it be-
ing, "The system has the approval Of
the people and it will be my endeavor
to uphold and extend it," In this par
ticular and in view of the recent vote
had here, the President is not in accord
with our people.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-09
THE CAroc7lS CLARION.
CHAS. E. CASSELL.
Editor and Publisher.
Thursday, Dec. 9, 1897.
Newspaper Law Decisions.

l. Any pei ~ho takes paper regularly from
the postofice-whether directed to his name or an
others or whether he has subscribed or not-is re-
sponsible for the payment.
If any person orders his paper discontinued he
d she must pay all the arrearages or the publisher
continue to send it until payment is made and
so.lect the whole amount whether the paper is taken
frsm the Office or not.
No paper will be discontinued until paid up.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-09

Casters for the legs of furniture are
made with ball set in a socket, rest.
ing against three or more anti'friction
balls running in race cut in the socket
of the leg. a number of orifces being
provided to prevent the accumulation
of dust, etc.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-09

Mrs. Mary Bird, Harrisburg, Penn,
says, my child is " orth millions to me
yet I would have lost her by Group had
l not invested twenty-five cents in a
bottle of One Minute Cough Cure" 1t
cures coughs. colds and all throat and
lung troubles. DR.. Jas. X. Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-09
Butter Making"

A series Of prize essays in which
farmers wives and daughters,
who are in the habit Of getting
the top prices in the markets, tell
how they feed their cows, how
they care for their milk, how they
make their butter. 1t is a most
valuable book.
Price rs cents.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-09

1t is easy to catch cold and just as
easy to get rid of it if you commence
early to use One Minute Cough Cure.
1t cures coughs, colds, bronchitis, pneu'
monia and all throat and lung troubles
1t is pleasant to take, safe to use and
sure to cure. DR.. Jas. K. Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-09

Mrs. Stark, Pleasant Ridge, O., says:
after two doctors gave up my boy to
die, saved HIM from Group by using
One Minute Cough Cure 1t is the
quickest and most certain remedy for
coughs, colds and all throat and lung
troubles. DR.. Jas. K. Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-09

In new bit the advantages Of both
curb and guiding reins are obtained
with single pair of reins by attaching
them to the bit by springs and loose
chains, 80 that strong pull on the
reins extends the spring, and bringt
chain into action.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-09

Prosperity comes quickest to the man
whose liver is in good condition. Do.
Wits Little Early Rissrs are famous
little pills for constipation, billiousness,
indigestion and all stomach and liver
troubles. DR.. Jas. K. Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-09

A new variable throw crank for bi.
cycles has hinged arm attached to
the crank, and held in position by
spring, so that as the pressure increases
the crank straightens and throws the
pedal to the outer edge of the circle.