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The herald., 1897-08-09
Farm, Field and Fireside Colony

To the Editor Of the Los Angeles Her.
aid: Wishing to place myself right be-
fore the public, I respectfully request
that you allow me space in your col
umns for these statements of facts con-
cerning the operations Of the Farm,
Field and Fireside Colony company in
Antelope valley lands.
At the earnest request Of every resi-
dent of the Big Rock Creek district in
1894, Messrs. Howard & Wilson and my
self, after having made very careful
investigation as to the validity of the
title to the lands offered us, and becom-
ing satisfied on that question, undertook
to sell. and did sell, a portion of the lands
in that district. We found that the con-
stitutionality Of the Wright act was be-
ing tested in the supreme court of the
United States, and if sustained would
make the titles absolutely good, but If,
on the other hand, that act should not
have been sustained, the act of congress
of March, 1887, would apply, so that in
any event the purchasers Of land would
get good and perfect title.
The price of land was put by us at
$3.50 per acre, while prior to that time
lands in that vicinity were selling for
about s25 per acre on the average.
Mr.. Miller seems to be aggrieved.
He is in the full and peaceable possess
sion of his land, as are all other persons
to whom we soldA The district lands are
in the Overlapping grant Of the South
ern Pacific Railway company" and if
the government sustains its contention
the act of congress of March, 1887, above
referred to passes title to 'all bona fide
purchasers" and on the other hand, the
districts deed passes absolute title, and
is conclusive evidence of title, except
where the title is vested in this state,
or in the United States, in which case it
is prima facie evidence Of the rights Of
possession" The last quotation is from
the Wright act.
We have expended more than 100000
in the colony, and every pledge on our
part has been fully kept. If some local
differences should be settled, and they
are in a fair way to be, no part of this
county would excel that in general pros
perity.
The schoolhouse built by the company
and donated rent free, the nearly mile
of rock tunnel constructed by u.s. and
other improvements made, was all done
in the interests of the colonists.
Why some persons will loan themselves
to be used as tools by designing few
is past comprehension. 1t would do your
readers eyes good to make trip from
Palmdale to Llano and see the fine or
chards teeming with fruits at Little
Rock, while the great growth of the
The herald., 1897-08-09

younger trees at Almondale shows the
wonderful fertility of the soil.
The test tracts of sugar beets now
growing go to show that portion of the
county will become most important
factor in that growing industry-beet
sugar production.
Relying fully on the justness Of our
position in the matter, and believing that
right and truth will prevail, we rest,
having no fears Of results.
FARM FIELD AND FIRESIDE
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COL
ONY COMPANY.
By H. P. SWEET, Local Manager.
Los Angeles, Aug. 9, 1897
The herald., 1897-08-09

Everything of a political nature seems
to drift towards the 16 to 1 proposition.
For instance, the Riverside orange grow
ers got up a great demonstration and
banquet to celebrate the passage Of the
high protective tariff bill that is expected
to do so much for the fruit interests of
Southern California, and although it
was not SO intended even this celebration
appears to have for it's foundation the
great battle cry of 1S96-which was 16 to
1. That is 16 ounces of fruit is to be pro-
tected by 1 cent of tariff
The herald., 1897-08-09
Nullifcation-Who Backed Down

Nullifcation-Who Backed Down ?
To the Editor of the Los Angeles Her.
aid: In your very timely editorial of the
4th inst. on Qualification" you have
adopted a patented historical error in
your statement of South Cardinals po-
sition in reference to her proposed nulli-
fication in 1888 From your editorial we
quote as follows:
Congress passes a law declaring that a
certain tariff shall be collected on certain
goods imported into the United States.
South Carolina, in convention assembled,
led by John C. Calhoun. declares that so
far as that state is concerned it will not
permit the collection of such tariff. Presi-
dent Jackson said to Calhoun: stop that
or I'll hang you" John stopped.
l believe you will forgive me for stat
ing the naked truth about the nullifica-
ton of South Carolina, though it may
rob the political orator of his favorite
illustration of Jackson proposing to
hang Calhoun. 1t is pity to dispel this
myth, but truth demands its sacrifice.
Now as to the facts.
The protective tariff of 1882 was the
immediate cause of the notification or
dinance of South Carolina, passed in
November 1892 to take effect February
1, 1888. Jackson's proclamation was is
sued on December IL, 1882. On Decem-
ber 2S, 1882, a bill was introduced in
congress reducing the duties to reve-
nue. basis. On June 81, 1888, the force
bill was introduced, giving the president
the power to enforce the law. Through
the good offices of Virginia, South Car
olina, in consideration of reducing the
duties to a revenue standard, postponed
action on her ordinance to the last day
of the session, March 4, 1888. Then Henry
Clay introduced his celebrated compro-
mise of 1888 and it became law on
March 2, 1888. South Carolina then re-
pealed her ordinance of notification The
cause of trouble being removed, South
Carolina was satisfied. All the backing
down that was done was done by the
government and not by South Carolina.
1t is a historic falsehood that jack
sons threat to hang Calhoun caused
South Carolina to repeal her nullifica-
ton ordinance. The right or wrong of
nulifica ton in the abstract is not in
volved in the facts above presented.
JOHN SHIRLEY WARD.
The herald., 1897-08-09
Expert Testimony

Those people who are unable to under
stand why some Of the southern repre-
sentatives in congress were favorable
to sugar in the recent tariff debate are
probably unaware that the article Is one
of the chief ingredients in a properly
made toddy.-San Francisco Post.
The herald., 1897-08-09

to the invitation Of this government to
take part in an international monetary
conference until next October. In the
meantime Senator Wolcott and his COL
leagues on the commission will continue
their vacation at the governments ex-
penSe
The herald., 1897-08-09
Hard on the Laborer

The tariff bill has become law in our
land. In consequence the price Of COM
modities that the common laborer has
to buy has gone up. The laborer's
wages-well, don't say anything about
them, they are not to be found on the
tariff schedule, consequently they re-
main the same, but he has to pay more
for what he gets.-Norwalk Call.
The herald., 1897-08-09
No Change of Front

Long Beach. after having had a whale
for an attraction, now springs sea SER
pent story upon a defenseless public.
1t will be claiming the airship next.
What are Santa Monica and Redondo
going to do with such an excessive man
Hesitation of enterprise, asks the Herald
There will be no change of front in
Santa Monica. She is now as she has
always been, absolutely defenseless
from the attacks of monumental liars
Santa Monica Outlook
The herald., 1897-08-09
The Leading Newspaper

Mr.. T. F. Kane, travelling agent for
the Los Angeles Herald, has been in
town this week in the interest Of his
paper. The Herald is now the leading
newspaper of Southern California, up
to date in every respect, and ought to
have a good circulation in this town
and county.-Ventura Democrat
The herald., 1897-08-09

The sloppy sentimentality" of the
New York Journal in re the Bradbury
the average stomach. With apologies to
its readers, The Herald presents in other
columns a sample of the Journals
cuff" "
The herald., 1897-08-09
The Nicaragua Canal

If the Nicaragua canal should be
constructed, part of the handicap on
the industries of this state would be re-
moved and we would then lean less upon
the tariff than we do at t.-Oak-
land Enquirer.
The herald., 1897-08-09

The Pasadena News has a standing
assignment to roast Senator White three
times a week. Perhaps it would like
little inside information as to the
size of the senator's shoes.
The herald., 1897-08-09

A man who advertised for wife and
selected one from five hundred appli-
cants killed the woman after three days
of welded bliss. The other 499 ma tri-
monial aspirants may reasonably con-
slider themselves in luck.
The herald., 1897-08-09

The respective whiskers of Col. Moses
P. Handy and Hon. John W. Foster are
running close race in the daily news
papers, but at last accounts the hirsuta
hairs ahead.
The herald., 1897-08-09

The Los Angeles Silver Republican
with its fine home on Main street will
continue to be a power in the social
and political life of the city.
The herald., 1897-08-09
They Made a Hit

The gallant soldier boys in blue
Marched into town-said How do you do?''
Stacked up their arms; then, to the breeze,
Flung forth the flag. Well, should sneeze
That it is quite glorious sight
To see those lads by day or night!
Santa Monica Signal
The herald., 1897-08-09
A Dangerous Ambition

Pasadena Is becoming swiftly metro
politan, with its female abductors and
nightly hold-ups and now 1t looks as if
she could, claim hypnotized BRIDE
Pasadena Town Talk,
The herald., 1897-08-09

The Pacific Coast Journeyman Butch
ers' association holds its annual con-
vention in this city, beginning today.
The delegates are a fine looking set
of men. That they will enjoy them
selves here goes without saying. They
shall have the choicest cuts the market
affords.
The herald., 1897-08-09
Apparent inconsistency

They are going to start a plug tobacco
factory at Los Angeles. This despite the
fact that it is finable offense to spit
on the streets Of that city.-San Pedro
American
The herald., 1897-08-09

The Republican administration, in
claiming the credit for the short wheat
crop in foreign lands, exhibits an amount
Of nerve that is truly Hannarian.
The herald., 1897-08-09

No story of Klondyke gold is to be
believed unless the fact is clearly es-
tablished that the yellow metal was
boarded in a kerosene oil can.
The herald., 1897-08-09
THE PUBLIC PULSE

(The Herald under this heading prints
communications, but does not assume re-
sponsibilty for the sentiments expressed.
Correspondents are requested to cultivate
brevity as far as Is consistent with tho
proper expression of their views.)
The herald., 1897-08-09

The Galveston News solmenly all
nounces that in Texas men have no right
to kill each other, under the law. The
information is timely, if it is a little
hard to believe.
The herald., 1897-08-09
The Worst Place

The worst place in the world to send a
young boy for correction is to the COM
mon Jail, where are kept in durance all
classes of criminals.-San Pedro Times.
The herald., 1897-08-09

The number Of original Mckinley men
is still out of proportion to the number
of federal offices left.
The herald., 1897-08-09
Fortunate Santa Monica

Only twenty-seven people opposed to
progress. We are fortunate.-Santa
Monica Outlook
The herald., 1897-08-09
Los ANGELES DAILY HERALD
SWORN STATEMENT CIRCULATION.

State of California, County of Los Ange-
1es.-ss.
L. NJ 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 30, 1897 dnclusive). the total circu-
lation of the said Daily Herald was 1,2so,6S5
copies, being an average daily circulation
of S6O4.
That the weekday circulation during the
above time was 1,O71, ,567, being daily aver.
age Of $500 copies.
That the Sunday circulation during the
above time was 21sO59, being an average foR
each Sunday of 1O;431.
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., 1897-08-09
Schilling's s Best Tea

is good tea. Your money
back-at your grocer's-if
you don't like it.
What would you do if
you should guess the miss
ing word and get some
money all of a sudden?
Rules of contest published in large
advertisement about the first and middle
of each month Aso.
The herald., 1897-08-09
Mr.. Davis corrects the Figures


To the Editor of the Los Angeles
Herald: The figures given today in your
report of my statement as to the fin ances
Of the schools became somewhat man.
gled, as figures will. and made the mat
ter worse than it really is, though that is
bad enough.
The expenditures, estimated upon last
years figures and allowing for the in
crease Of children, will be about
s55S, 900.
The receipts will be as follows:
Cash on hand.. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. S5O, 159
From county and state, according
to County Superintendent Riley's
estimates 1921, 900
From city, If council allows amount
fixed by the auditor. 100, 900
Making ...................... .s47S, $50
If council allows the amount asked
for by the board, there will be
ADDED OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 19,OO0
Making ....................... .s497, ,639
Mr.. Riley says his estimate is con-
servative and that the amount
from the state and county may
This would make the total receipts
we may expect. $517 ,639
With an expenditure of f................5 553, 900
If council allows only 100000, and If
there be no surplus from the
county and state the income Of. AIS, $50
Would leave deficit of.............. $74,3 361
If council allows the amount asked
the deficit would be reduced. ....... $4,000
Making ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $55, 361
And if allowance be made for every
dollar possible to come from the
state and city above Mr.. Riley's
estimate ......................... 10000
There would still be over the re-
ceipts OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. $35, 361
Very respectfully,
CHARLES CASSAT DAVIS.
AupuSt & 1897
The herald., 1897-08-09

There would still be over the re-
ceipts ...........!............. 800, 3ol
Very respectfully,
CHARLES CASSAT DAVIS.
1907
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-04-16
COUNCIL MEETING.

The regular monthly session of the
city council Monday night was quiet
one, and aside from the allowance of
bills, little business of Importance was
transacted.
The special committee appointed 10
ascertain the cost of legal services for tile
city in the litigation now pending with
the Water Coiapany, reported that the
services of Judge Finn, of Albany,
could be obtained to handle the case
through the circuit court for 500, and if
he matter was appealed to the supre me
court, his charge would be $50. The
report was accepted.
The work of F, J. Oberer, who had tie
contract for putting tn two steel cells in
the city jail, was found to have been
completed acceptably, and his bill for
$235. 3S was allowed and ordered paid.
Bills against the general fund to the
amount of $7II.I3 were ordered paid.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-04-16
DEATH OF WILL KERR.
His Life Ended by an Explo-
sion of dynamite.

Saturday afternoon William Kerr
stopped to pick up half stick of dyna-
mite, thinking the fuse had burned out,
when it exploded, killing him instantly.
The accident occurred near the farm of
c. M Starr, on Woods creek.
Will Kerr, Geo. Webber and Frank
Kennedy walked out to Caleb Davis
ranch Thursday to fish, taking with them
stick of dynamite. Saturday morning
Kerr and Webber visited Walter Kisor
and remained at his house for dinner.
After dinner they started home and, on
their way, Kerr proposed to explode the
half stick of dynamite he carried in
his pocket. He adjusted the cap, lighted
the fuse and laid the stick on the ground.
Then the boys ran hastily away and
awaited the explosion. After several
minutes, the smoke from the fuse ceased
and Kerr remarked that the fuse had
gone out He started for the stick,
Webber advised him to wait, but Kerr
remarked tllat,the was no danger and,
going . p to the spot, started TO pick UP
the dyna mite, when it exploded, lifting
him off his feet, taking off the back part
his skull and killing him instantly.
The body was brought to Corvallis last
Saturday. Justice Carlisle, acting coro.
ner, took charge cf the remains ard a
! jury was summoned. 1t returned a YER
dict of death by accidental explosion.
| Funeral services were held i'll the
: Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon
fDr. Thompson preaching the sermon
! The church was crowded and large
concourse of people followed the body
to Crystal Lake cemetery, where the in
ternnent was made. The Knights and
Ladies of the Maccabees, headed by a
Corvallis band, marched over in body
and conducted the burial services M
Kerr was member of the order.
William Kerr was "a years of age. He
wasa son of Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Kerr
and had resided in this city severa
years. He was young man with many
good qualities and few faults and had
many warm friends.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-04-16
Young Deer Hunter.

The Monroe correspondent tells the
story of little girls capture of a young
deer: aSunday the nth inst was day
of incidents in the Belknap family. In
the morning Miss Stella became mem-
ber of the M. E. church, and III the
afternoon, while her father was convey
ing Rev. Ford to Junction, she was at
home and enjoying herself IN manner
which very, very few girls of her age
have ever INDUCED in, perhaps. Her age
is only or aud, while playing in the
the yard, she noticed small deer come
into the garden, and after feeding short
time, lie down. Immediately she went
after her fathers hounds, and when they
began to chase the little creature it made
au effort to jump through plank fence,
but in place of succeeding, it became
hopelessly wedged in between two planks.
Miss Stella ran and caught it by the foot,
calling to her grandmother to come and
help her. The grandmother (Aunt Me-
hala) came, held the deer while the little
hunter secured rope, and when Mr..
Belknap returned they had the stranger
tied to the fence.
"This also was%the natal day of Aunt
Mehala Belknap. She has seen the mile
stones of three score years and ten
pass one by one, yet she had longer time
allotted, and seven more of those epochs
Of life been turned into memories of the
past. In that time she has seen Oregon
developed from vast wilderness into a
| busy common wealth. She sees broad
farms and beautiful towns where i'll the
sos forest stood. Having braved the
hardships of the days of the pioneer, she
can fully appreciate the blessing. to be
found in the now civilized Far West. -
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-04-16

All people, naturally, expect at some
time to cross the dark river, but those
who are themselves or who have friends
suffering from more or less dangerous
ail1nent, do not like to have thrust un-
der their eyes such a grim reminder of
the dread inevita BILE as an urgent invita-
.tion from an undertaken to 'Call and ex-
anime my goods. Satisfaction guaran-
teed."
Hence L. Welker & Co., undertakers
of this city, in sending autographic let
ters to prospective early patrons of
Charon, announcing reduction i'll cas-
kets and coffins and ending with the re-
quest, "Wlen i'll need of these goods,
please give lis CALL" aroused consider
able indignation. Times are not so hard
that people figure on dying early. in or
der to save expenses.
Legitimate advertising is conlmenda-
BILE, but such advertising as that NELL
toned above is distinctly offensive and
exhibits remarks able lack of good taste
and common sense. ~
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-04-16
A SHORT SESSION.

For the first time in rs years, the cir
cult court for Benton county concluded
a session without a jury trial. The ses-
sion only lasted two and a half days, ad-
journing Wednesday evening. The
grand jury returned but one true bill,
that charging Jack Erwin with assault.
He plead guilty to simple assault and
was fined $50. The grand jury returned
''not true bills" in the cases of Ed Thay-
er and Mrs. Holconlb.
A. c. Woodcock was appointed referee
to examine into the matter of $4,000
that Receiver Clark was paid on account
of the sale of the steamer Willamette
Valley. He is to discover, if he can,
whether the money goes to Bonner &
Hammond or the o, P. creditors.
E's-There were no other cases of public
Importance. Many of the cases on the
docket were dismissed and in most OF
the others, Judgment was taken by de
fault or decree granted by stipulation.
This was an Inexpensive term of court.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-04-16
Notice to Creditors

Notice is hereby given that the under
signed has been appointed administrators
of the estate of Stanley 7. Woodruff, de-
ceased, by the county court of the state
of Oregon, for Benton county. All per-
sons having claims against said estate
are required to present the same, proper
lv verified, to me, mt my residence IN
Philomath, Oregon, within six mouths
from the date of this notice, and all per.
SONS owing said estate are required to
make immediate settlement.
Dated this 10th day of March. 1897. =,
CATHERINE P. WOODRUFF,
Administrators.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-04-16
LOCAL FIELD DAY.

The Sophomore, Junior and Senior
athletes of the o. A. c. contested against
the Freshmen and special students Sat
urday afternoon and won by a small
margin. Considering the fact that the
boys had been only training week, the
showing was very good. There is evil
IDENTIFY a lot of good material and plenty
of college spirit this year. The day was
generally free from wrangling, but one or
two incidents could have been dispensed
with. In the bicycle race there was an
evident attempt at jobbery that was alto
gether out os place i'll amatucr races.
This race was properly ruled out. ANA
tuer sports should be above suspicion and
students indulging i'll tricks should be
barred
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-04-16
Notice Of Final Settlement.

In the County Court of Benton Couaty,
State of Oregon,
In the Matter of the Estate
of 81.
Jersulla Smith, decd
Notice is hereby given that
the undersigned administrator of the
estate of Jeruslla Smith, decd, has filed
with the clerk of said court his final ac-
count of said estate for final settlement
thereof, and that said court has fixed
Mord.y. May 3rd, 1897, at 10 O'Clock a:
m, OF said day at the court house ia the
city of Corvrilis i'll said Benton county,
as The time and place for hearing objec-
tions to sald final account, and for the
final settlement of said estate.
Dated April Ist, 1897. ~.
GEO. W. SMITH,
7. BURNETT, Administrator Of the
Atty. Estate of Jerusna
Smith, decd.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-04-16
Notice for Final Settlement.

In the matter of the estate of William
S. Williams; deceased:
Notice is hereby given that the admin
istrator of the above estate has filed in
the county court of the state of Oregon,
for Benton county, his final account as
such administrator and, by order of the
said court, Tuesday, the fourth day of
May, 1897, at the hour of o'clock, p.
m., has been set for hearing thereof. All
persons interested are hereby notified to
appear and file objections thereto, if any
exist, on or before said day.
Corvallis, Oregon, April end, 1897.
A. w. BowERsox,
Administrator of the estate of William
S. Williams, deceased.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-04-16
JUDGES AND CLERKS APPOINTED.

At the council meeting monday even
ing the following judges and clerks were
appointed to serve at the coming city
election:
Ist Ward-Judges, G. w. Biglan, OF
Rose and E. Allen; clerks, T. Barnhart
and T. J. Creighton. :,
and Ward-Judges. John Bier, Ed. Eel
ton and Geo. Waggoner;- clerks, T. Shaw
and M. H. Kriebel.
3rd Ward-Judges, Fred Clark, S. Chip
man and M. Jacobs; clerks, Ed. Clark
and James Gibson.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-04-16

Thirty years is long time to fight so
painful trouble as piles, but Jacob
Mitchell, of Unionville, Pa, struggled
that long before he tried DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve, which quickly and permar
nently cured him. 1t is equally effective
in eczema and all skin affections. Allen
& Woodward.