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The herald., 1897-02-04
THE BUSINESS SITUATION

Henry Clews' special review Of the
business and financial situation, which
was received last night, is calculated to
strengthen the tone of the general mar
kets and encourage trade expansion.
Mr.. Clews says: The increasing abund-
ance of idle funds at this center-New
York-was illustrated by last weeks
bank statement. which showed a surplus
might indicate more active commercial
condition IL this money found employ
ment in the channels of trade; but Of
one thing there can be no doubt that this
accumulation of idle capital must have
the effect of increasing the demand for
securities and thereby enhancing prices.
Moreover, it is not entirely just to reason
that this plethora of money is due alone
to commercial inactivity. The large
decline in the prices of merchandise has
very materially reduced the amount of
money needed for transacting current
business, and consequently money ac-
cumulates in the bank reservoirs. But
however this may be, it seems quite pos
sible that this local abundance of money
may be increased by a renewal of i'm
portations of gold.
The export bills held here for tran
sient investment are now beginning to
mature freely and are going forward for
collection. 1t is estimated that about
$40, 900, 900 of this maturing exchange has
been shipped this week, and steady
stream of it is expected from this time
forward London is becoming alive to
this movement, and its dream of receiv-
ing gold from the United States has
been dispelled. These liquidations will
place to our credit large mass of gold,
and what portion of it may come this
way must depend principally on what
inducements may exist for allowing it
to remain abroaE The loaning rate in
the open market is so nearly the same
at London and New York that it is not
easy u see WlIdl lllouCcliiciil lHciC 10
to draw it hither especially as it's ar
rival would still further depress the To-
cal rate of interest.
In general business there has been no
active boom, such as some have reason
ably expected, yet there is a fair ag
gregate of transactions. After such a
profound shock as the country expert
enced last year, there is, however, a rem
nant of caution, which induces hand
to- mouth method of buying that pro-
duces some disappointment among sell
lers, although the aggregate of trans
actions is undoubtedly larger than their
impressions lead them to suppose. An
other fact tending to the interruption of
business lies in the breaking up of many
of the smaller Combines" which is pro-
ducing much irregularity in prices of
quite wide range of articles. Upon the
whole, however, the volume of business
being done shows steady improvement.
which promises to gradually extend as
the various forms of arrangement inher-
tied from the last three years of dis
trust are removed.
The herald., 1897-02-04
CITRUS FRUIT PROTECTION

To the Editor of the Los Angeles
Herald: l see a petition to congress
circulating here asking for protection for
our oranges, lemons and grape fruit in
which there is a statement that Mexico
last year shipped 400 cars of oranges
into the United States. Will you please
explain how we will be able to protect
ourselves while such a great difference
exists in the value of our money? Mex
leo ships to the United States wool,
hides, goatskins, coffee, fine woods, or
anses lemons, and lines, sells for gold.
exchanges it for Mexican silver at SO
per cent premium, and instead of buying
American goods her merchants take
their silver back home with them and
pay it to their cheap la Dor.
A SILVER REPUBLICAN.
Ontario, Cal, Feb. 2.
The herald., 1897-02-04
IN A VELVET GLOVE

The Chicago Times-Herald, a McKin-
ley organ, congratulates the country up
on the selection Of Lyman J. Gage for
secretary of the treasury, and says.
among the very many fitting qualifica
tions he possesses for the position is
that he is strong hand in velvet
glove;" that he is "a very effective mix
ture of the fortiter in re and the suaviter
in naodo," and that he knows how to mix
and administer sugar coated pills" ="
The editor and proprietor of the Times
Herald has been on intimate terms with
Mr. Gage for a good many years and
knows whereof he speaks, and the coun :
try will feel obliged to him for the char
aAter sketch he gives of the next
finance minister of the nation.
"A strong hand in a velvet glove" AMI
suave dispenser of sugar coated pills.
means good deal in high government
official, especially If he be in position
to revolutionize the business methods
and customs of the whole country. But
Mr.. Gage will find an antagonizing force
in his own party which will be greater
than he can overcome. In the first
place, Mr.. Cages plan for a national
none etary system repudiates the money
plank of the St. Louis platform by de-
nying that bimetallism is possible or
that it would be desirable if it We're
possible. Thousands of bimetallists
voted for Mckinley because they were
willing to make one more effort at in
ternational bimetallism before opening
the nltrts to the free coinage of silver
but they never contemplated abandon
ing the idea that our monetary system
should be based upon the free coinage Of
both gold and silver at the establis,he /
ratio, and Mr. Gage will make a. grave
mistake if he attempts to run counter to
the we'll known will of the great pro-
ducing class. If need be, the people will
assert themselves in a way that their
meaning could not be misunderstood by
any one possessing ordinary common
sense.
But there Is another theory of govern
nent which Mr.. Gage is welded to.
and TO which he proposes giving practi-
cal operation. 1t is the merit system Of
making appointments to public office.
Perhaps it is not generally known that
Mr.. Gage was one of the leading spirits
in securing the adoption of the civil SER
vice law. But, sweeping and arbitrary
as the present law is, it is not sweeping
nor exacting CROUCH to suit Mr.. Gage
His policy will be to extend the system
wherever there is an opening for ii. He
believes every appointment to public Of
flee should be for life, and that vaca ncies
should be found only at the bottom of the
ladder. The Times-Herald SAYS he is
"an aggressive civil service reformer"
and that when he is secretary of the
treasury no congressman or senator
need apply for positions to settle cam
paign debts or to secure political in
The herald., 1897-02-04
INCREASING THE DEFICIENCY.

It is estimated that the total appro-
priations of the present congress will
be considerably in excess of LOCO, 100000
and will overtop the highest expendi-
lures ever voted by any previous con-
gress by from $40 oO00,0O0 to s40000,O00
What the Republican policy will be and
what the Republican howl for more rev.
enue means are foreshadowed in these
appropriations. The bigger the def
cheney the better the excuse to lay on
the taxes for the favored bounty grab
bers: the heavier the appropriations. the
richer the plucking for the party job
bers-St. Louis Republic
The herald., 1897-02-04

"I am so sensitive" she'd sigh,
ITO any misery that's nigh,
IF seems as if my nerves would fly!
Stories of suffering l decry,
And accidents that horrify.
envy those who can stand, by
Bedsides of pain and anguish;
Am too soft hearted-why, Ia dle!
And once I saw her at the play
(The kind that's known as "reai);
Through five long acts. without ray
OF aught but woe, despair, dismay,
She sat-poor soul, she'll rue the Gay
Such wretchedness to feel!
The tears she shed made great display
The curtain fell, she walked away
stood to hear what she might say
With sobs she wept. "Oh If l may
But see tomorrow's matinee
I'll half my spring allowance pay;
It's twice as sad as this today"
-Tudpe
The herald., 1897-02-04
THE OTHER SIDE.

The manufacturers of glass bottles
told the ways and means committee
that the present tariff had nearly ruined
them. Official figures, however, show
that during the Mckinley tariff reign
the average importation of glass bottles
was valued at $7497S4, while under the
Wilson tariff glass bottles inn .orted dur
ing the first year were valued at $531 .904
and during the second a $685., 100 1t thus
appears that imports decreased in value
under the Wilson bill, and the glass
bottle manufacturers were benefited
Nashville American.
The herald., 1897-02-04

In consequence of material oranges in
ownership of capital stock, the board of
directors of The Herald Publishing COM
pany was reorganized yesterday.
Mr.. Abbot Kinney was elected president
of the corporation, succeeding Mr.. Telfair
Creighton.
Mr.. William A. Spalding was elected
general manager of The Herald.
Mr.. William s. Creighton retires from
the position of editor-in-chief.
Mr.. H. S. Smith retires from the posi-
tion of business manager.
The herald., 1897-02-04

The New York Mail and Express
says there will be an extra session of
congress not because the Republican
party wants it but because the country
needs it. Once in great while the
Mail and Express tries to be funny.
The herald., 1897-02-04

The Albany IN. " Argus says II the
Democratic party is to be successful
within the next few years its members
must look to the future and not to the
past Former andmosities artagonisms
and differences OF opinion must be cast
aside, and If not forgotten, at least dis
regarded
The herald., 1897-02-04

George Turner, the new senator for
the state of Washington says to put him
down as one who will be found opposing
anything and everything that has the
look or taste of Republican besides,
he is a lawyer of prominence and a
scholarly man.
The herald., 1897-02-04
THE PUBLIC PULSE

CThe 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 views.)
The herald., 1897-02-04

France is arranging for the isolation
and disinfection of public highways In
times of epidemics. The disinfection of
railway cars was quite common in this
country during the last yellow fever epi
demic.
The herald., 1897-02-04
Missouri is forging ahead. There are

Missouri Is forging ahead. There are
two bills before the legislature-one
making it a misdemeanor to spit tobacco
Juice on the furniture and floors OF
churches and schoolhouses, and the
other requiring miflers to put forty
nine instead of forty-eight pounds Of
flour in half sack"
The herald., 1897-02-04

than in any previous revolutions: besides.
public sentiment in this country was
never SO outspoken for the cause Of Gu
ban independence, nor were munitions
of war and recruits so easily obtained.
The herald., 1897-02-04
PLEASANT DEBUT.

A delightful party was given on We'd
nesday in honor Of one of the fair debu-
tSntes of the season, Miss Florence
Silent, at her beautiful home on West
Adams street. Mrs Judge Sinlent and
Miss Silent were assisted in receiving
The herald., 1897-02-04

The projected line of railway between
Los Angeles and Salt Lake City is TAX
ing shape. The Union Pacific, the Chi
cago and Northwestern and the Wander
bilt roads are said to be behind the en-
fornr.ica
The herald., 1897-02-04

And now they are using the X-ray to
locate sand in sugar and brick dust in
red pepper. Try it on Cages financial
scheme and see If you can find trace
of silver in it. But you can't.
The herald., 1897-02-04

Duckworth continues to be bigger
than the Republican majority of the
legislature. case of creature being
greater than the creator.
The herald., 1897-02-04

The Princess de Chimay has knocked
all the poetry and sentiment out Of the
old saying that "all the world loves a
lover"
The herald., 1897-02-04

The silver craze may decline, the gold
craze may decline, interest in Cuba may
decline, but the craze for office abideth
forever.
The herald., 1897-02-04

Barkis is willin', or. to put 1t another
way, Chauncey NJ. Depew Is not averse
to going to England as American am
basSador
The herald., 1897-02-04

We can afford to say:
"Get every sort of ScAsl
Amg's Best tea of your
grocer, and get your money
back on what you don't
like"
Your tea trade for the
rest of your life is worth the
risk-and besides, there is
no risk.
A SchHhns, & Company
San ffsnclsco "a <h N t. ~
The herald., 1897-02-04

Senator Platt gives notice that the
Mckinley administration will have
trouble if it recognizes any anti-Platt
Republican.
The herald., 1897-02-04

The sultan has ordered the slaughter
of few Christians in Crete just to let
the powers know that he is still on earth.
The herald., 1897-02-04

The police force is doing splendid ser
vice, but one officer cannot do the WORK
of two. Let the force be increased.
The herald., 1897-02-04

Lyman j. Gage wishes 1t known oy
everybody that he never attended
Coins Financial School.
The herald., 1897-02-04

The Bradley Martin fancy ball and
the Corbett- -Fitzsimmons glove contest
are fighting for first place in the public
eve.
The herald., 1897-02-04
OH. WOMAN

Free silver and free fights are few
of the things Nevada is hankering after.
The herald., 1897-02-04

Chief Clerk Duckworth Is still the big
gest man in and about the legislature.
The herald., 1897-02-04
ToNIoHT's ADJUSTMENTS
ANNOUNCEMENT

BURBANK-Mr. Barnes Of New York.
ORPHEUM-Vaudev
The herald., 1897-02-04

The Herald Publishing company nerepy
offers a reward of ten ($10) dollars for tne
arrest and conviction of anyone foun6
stealing a copy or copies Of THE HERALD
from wherever the same may have peen
placed by carrier for delivery TO patrons.-
The herald., 1897-02-04

The publishers have arranged to nave
The Herald on sale at all news stands ana
on all railroad trains in Southern Csiiior-
81 the above places the publishers will
deem it a special favor II patrons should
report the same to the business ONCE.
The herald., 1897-02-04

Sworn Statement of Circulation
Published on Classified Page.
THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 4, 1907.
The herald., 1897-02-04

City subscribers for The Herald VIII con-
fer q favor by reporting to the ouslneos os
ofice late delivery or any other neghgenc,e
ali naners should reach subscribers no.
later than o'clock, and on Sundays by
o'clock.
The record-union., 1897-10-03
CHANGERS IN HIGH SPIRITS.
MANY ARE GOING TO THE
STATE MEETING.
The Wave Of Prosperity to Carry
Them to Pretty Santa
Rosa.

Considerable activity is noticed OF
late in local grange circles, owing to the
fact that this week the State Grange
convenes at Santa Rosa.
And a great time the Changers will
have, too, as the patrons of husbandry
of that place have left nothing undone
to give their visitors a royal welcome
to their town and insure them a good
time while there.
This week all good Changers will lay
aside their petty cares and indulge their
appetites in partaking of the harvest
beasts of Pomona. Ceres and Flora.
AS this has been a fairly profitable
year for all classes of farmers, espe-
cially the grain raisers, the attendance
will consequently be large, and ii IS a
well-established fact that no class or
people on earth derive more enjoyment
from life nor manifest more of a spirit
of sociability when together than
Changers. Going to the State Grange"
is looked forward to the whole year by
Grangers in anticipation of a great
time, and they always have it.
The citizens OF Santa Rosa have ar
The record-union., 1897-10-03
THE COURSING SEASON.
1t VIII Open This Morning at
Agricultural Park.

the courS1ng season will open at Ag-
ricultural Park to-day with a field Of
thirty-two dogs, among which are a
number of cracks from San Francisco.
Some of the best dogs in Sacramento
and vicinity will be pitted against
them, with the result that there should
be several hotly contested and exciting
runs. The dogs from the Bay should
have the advantage, however, other
things being equal, as they have been
in constant training at the weekly sum-
mer coursing matches in Ingleside
Coursing Park. Still, the local men be-
lieve the country dogs will give them a
run for their money.
The coursing will begin at 1890
o'clock and viii end when all the series
shall have been finished The dogs will
run in this order:
Houer's Mission Girl against J. Sur
geson's White Chief
Ed. Walsh's Paderewsli against Hall
& O'Neill's Promise Me-
M. Walsh's You Know against M.
Trainor's Valley Maid
Miramonte Kennel's Beatrice against
T. Boyle's Glenbrook-
NJ. Walsh's Tipperary against ]. S.
Hanrahan's Innocence.
J. O'ConnelPs Bryan against Devine
& Lipman's Forget Me Not.
NJ. Trainor's Flashlight against T.
Barrett's Trilby.
G. Houer's Installator against Mira
monte Kennels Said Pasha.
Dolan & Walsh's Harry s. against j..
S Hanrahan's Mercury.
z. Sheehan'S Governor Markham
The record-union., 1897-10-03
MORE CANDIDATES.
action of the Citizens and Demo-
cratic Committees.

AT meeting Of the Executive Conn
nittee Of the Citizens Association.
held yesterday, the resignation of H. B.
Nielsen as the candidate for City Tr1s-
tee from the First Ward was accepted
and DR.. F. f. Tebbets was nominated
for that Office.
There had been a runor that Daniel
Flint would not consent to run for
Trustee in the Third Ward, but he de-
cided to remain on the ticket.
DEMOCRATIC ENDORSEMENTS.
The new Democratic committee met
yesterday and organized by electing
Charles T. Hughes Chairman and Isa-
dor Alexander Secretary.
The following candidates for city Of
fees We're indorsed:
Trustee, First Ward-Dr. f. F. Teb-
bets.
City Attorney-J. D. Moynahan.
City Collector-Charles c. Robertson.
School Director, Second Ward -
George Stack.
School Director. Fourth Ward-No
action taken.
School Director, Sixth Ward-Howard
Johnson.
School Director, Eighth Ward-Win.
j. Davis.
The record-union., 1897-10-03

ranged to give the State Grange great
reception on Thursday evening, and all
through the week they will run exeur
sions and look after the welfare of their
guests in various ways.
The following named persons will go
as delegates from the different Oranges
in this county:
American River Grange. D. Cor
nell, Master; Miss Sylvia .Yost, alter
nate.
Capital Grange-Dr. I. G. Shaw, Mas
ter; NJ. Brooke and Mrs. J. E. SOM
mers, alternates.
Elk Grove Grange-M. ]. Badger,
Master; Mr. and Mrs. G. Macy, alter
mates.
Enterprise Grange-E. J. Lynch, Mas
ter
Florin Grange-Mrs. Imogene Casey,
Master.
Sacramento Grange-Geo. Burke,
Master; alternates, Mr.. and Mrs. u.
Greer.
Sacramento Pomona Grange-E. J.
Lynch, Master; alternates, Mr.. and
Mrs. John A STnons.
Besides these delegates, VIM. john
ston, Daniel Flint, John Reese and
many other prominent Changers
throughout the county will attend, and
how the chicken and mince pie Will
suffer,
The record-union., 1897-10-03
HEROIC MEASURES.
A Citizens idea of How to Stir Up
the Officials

Complaints continue to come to the
Record Union" Office concerning the
awful stencil that arises from the S.
street sewer and invades the homes in
that part Of the city.
One citizen telephoned last evening
that his family had to close all their
doors and windows, and even then
could not escape it. He begged the
Record-Union" to try and get some
relief for those who are suffering down
there from the awful nuisance.
Being told that the paper could do
no more than it had done-call atten-
ton to the condition of things in that
neighborhood-and that the city Off
Gals alone could afford the relief de-
manded, he declared that he and his
neighbors could think of nothing more
effective than TO take some Of them and
hold them down in the sewer over night
He thought that might have some ef-
feet
The record-union., 1897-10-03
PERSONAL MENTION.

N. Thompson of Rocklin has been Wis
iting the city.
Fred. Dawson is spending his vaca-
ton in San Francisco.
Warden Aull Of the Folsom Prison
was in the city yesterday.
Miss Jessie Stone Of San Francisco is
visiting Sacramento, the guest of Miss
Hammer.
Hervey Lindley of Los Angeles was in
the city yesterday on his way down
from klamath.
Mrs. M. S. Hammer and Miss Ham
mer have returned after several
months absence
DR.. NJ. Gardner. Chief Surgeon of the
Southern Pacific Hospital system, is up
from San Francisco.
The record-union., 1897-10-03

haha-
O'Brien &, Gussto's Grady against
Turf Kennels Lord Lonsdale
w. Haley's E. v. D. against c. Gala
gher's Duke Orlando.
j. Sexsmith's Mission Boy against J.
Dougherty's Tu1ly S.
Devine & Lipman's IN. s. Flying
Dutchman against NJ. Walshs Galtee
More.
M. Wa1sh's Tipperary Lass against
Ryan & Ryan's Montana.
Turf Kennels Prima Donna against
Devine & Lipman's Busy Bee.
The record-union., 1897-10-03
ROBE YOURSELF! /!

In order to prevent cold and get
the full benefit of the season, one
should be robed before he Is nipped
by the cold snap.
We have an immense stock of
BUGGY ROBES, and for taste
you must see them. They were
bought when woo1en was cheap.
and range from 81 to $f3 SO. Il
Is a pleasure to show them, even IF
you do not purchase.
The record-union., 1897-10-03
Brakeman Young Injured.

On Friday night a brakeman named
Ben Young fell from freight car at
Marysville and was seriously. though 1t
is thought not fatally. injured. He
struck the ground in a sitting posture,
and an injury to his spinal column re-
suited. Young resides at Marysville.
The record-union., 1897-10-03
Twenty Days for Battery.

A boy named A. Lafayette was yes
terday sentenced to serve twenty days
in the County Jail for battery COM
mitted on Jesse Oliver. The evidence
showed that Lafayette had held the
Oliver boy while another lad pummelled
him
The record-union., 1897-10-03
Hemstitcf1ed Sheets and
Pillow Cases for less
than cost of the cloth.

1t is an advantage to many peo-
pie to have their sheets and pill
low cases bought already hem
med. Just now we can furnish
such goods ready made for a
price no higher than for the mate
rial by the yard.
The sheets are of good muslin,
nicely hemstitched and size 8Ixoo
inches. Special price, 4oc.
The pillow cases are 36x45
inches. I5c each.
The above goods new the past
week.
The record-union., 1897-10-03
A Vicinus Ian

A japanese named Oki was arraigned
yesterday morning before Judge Henry
for assault with a deadly weapon on a
fellow countryman, and his examina-
ton set for Tuesday next.
The record-union., 1897-10-03
GNll|IlsS:SIlI 1 \ bin lgsS|alD
Separate Skirts
for Large Women.

Last week we placed in stock
Figured Molair Skirts, made spe-
cially for large women. They were
manufactured to our order, and
are cut full, and will be found per-
feet hanging. Lengths 80 to IS
inches and waist measures up to
SO inches. Price S..
We have also a new line OF
Skirts in regular sizes at So Is.
The record-union., 1897-10-03
Heard and Submitted.

In Judge Johnson's court yesterday
the divorce case Of Lou Clark against
August Clark was heard and taken
under advisemente
The record-union., 1897-10-03
supervisor Appointed.

Governor Budd yesterday appointed
James A. Ward to be Supervisor for the
Third District of Fresno County, vice
A. E. Smith, deceased.
The record-union., 1897-10-03
An Invitation to
Particular Men.

} The particular dressers of Sac
ramento, and those especially who
are unwilling to admit that they
can be properly fitted in ready
made clothing, are invited to in
spect Our new fall Suits and Over
coats. We cannot only fit them,
} but save them money besides.
We also welcome critical people
| hard to please people. We be-
1 believe that we can more nearly
/ meet their ideas than any other
} house in this vicinity. We have
the wide assortments and good
! values with which to do so.
If you are going to buy new
clothing this week why not give
us trial? 1t will pay you to do
sOs