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The herald., 1897-05-19

Ii only right for the credit Of the city
that the matter should be set in it's true
light, which will show that the bid in
question was really higher than any
that hae yet been made for the bonds of
this municipality.
men and others who imagined the bid
a low one was caused by their ignoring
the fact that the bonds sold in 1895 car
ried ~ per cent interest, and naturally
commanded a higher premium than
those which only call for per cent.
In June. 1895, the city sold three is
sues Of improvement bonde aggregating
1916. 900. These also were forty-year Sc
rials drawing AZ per cent. and brought
a premium of $24, 4,936.s0, equivalent to a
price Of $106.6S. The issue of $27o,000 sold
on Monday, drawing only 4 per cent,
makes a saving on an average term of
twenty years. of $27 1000 in interest alone,
which, added to the premium of $1431
bid, makes a total saving of $2S, ,431. or an
equivalent Of s11o.5S ae compared with
$106.63 paid In 1895.
AS matter of fact, the sale Of the Los
Angeles per cent refunders just made
is the first instance on record on the Pa
cific slope where a municipal bond at
such a low rate of interest has COM
manded premium. and the event serves
to demonstrate the high standing of Los
Angeles in the money markets Of the
east
The herald., 1897-05-19
IN THE PUBLIC EYE

Captain Mahan has received the unus.
ual compliment of having his work, The
Influence of Sea Power in History"
translated into Japanese.
Governor Grout Of Vermont, who 10
one of the best farmers in that state,
was recently found by a visitor to his
home in Derby making maple eugar. He
has tapped $4,000 trees this season and
made 1900 pounds of sugar and syrup.
Emanuel Lasker. the worlds chess
champion. has proposed the presenta-
tion of testimonial to William Steinitz,
committee Is to be formed In London to
do this. Steinitz Is now in Vienna.
Vice Chancellor B. Lawton Virgins Of
the University Of the South went to
Princeton recently to invite ex-Presi-
dent Cleveland to deliver the formal ad-
dress on college day" at the Tennessee
exposition, late in September or early In
October.
The queen Of England. the duchess Of
Connaught, the Princes Charles and AL
bert of Prussia, the empress and empress
dowager of Russia and the queen regent
of the Netherlands all occupy the posi-
tion Of honorary colonels in the German
|army. .asi5
The prince of Monaco has written to
the Compagnie Generate Transatlantique
expressing his willingness to offer a re-
ward for the detection Of the steamer
which passed one of the boats Of the
foundered steamer st. Nazaire without
giving the sufferers in the boat any as
Sistance.
Edward G. Bradford. who has just
been appointed United States Judge for
the district Of Delaware. is a native Of
that state and direct descendant in
the eighth degree of William Bradford.
who came over in the Mayhower and
was afterward governor Of Plymouth
colony. He is a man Of great ability
and is very popular socially.
Next to Queen Sylvia. the queen Of
Roumania, Queen Olga Of Greece IL con-
sdered one Of the most unconventional
of reigning queens. She walks about =
great deal alone, and has climbed to the
top of Mount Lycabettos without q
companion. One Of her most intimate
friends is an American, Mrs. Bakmae-
tieff, wife of the first secretary Of the
Russian legation, formerly Miss Beale
of Washington. For several years after
Queen Olga's coronation she frequently
appeared in Greek costume.
r o. Becker, jr., a music teacher In
Marion, o., received letter last week
from his father, r. o. Becker, srs. OF
Dresden, Saxony. notifying him that the
military court at Leipsic demands his
return to Germany and his appearance
before the military court to show cause
why he left the German military serv-
ice, and that levy has been made upon
his father by the German government
of $4,000 yearly for his absence. The pro-
fessor says he is now an American citi-
zen and that he came to this country six
years ago, after serving his time In the
Prussian army.
The herald., 1897-05-19
Saved the Bride From Rice

Notwithstanding the continued edicts
against the throwing of rice over the de-
parting bride and groom, wedding feasts
continue to be rounded off wifi this stu
pid ceremony. The happy thought of a
company of bridesmaids at a recent New
York wedding saved the bride The gifts
of the bride to the friends who attended
her were vari-colored parasols of gauze
and of these the recipients in their turn
made clever and appreciated use. Know
ing the brides aversion to rice throwing.
these girls determined to protect her,
which they did by ranging themselves in
two lines at the critical moment, quickly
spreading their parasols and forming a
gauze canopy, under which the bride ran
ricless to her carriage.-New York Even
ing Post.
The herald., 1897-05-19
TO SOPHIA

These lines are found in ERASER" O
of 1884, and who wrote them? They
have Thackerayan manner:
"Where's the maiden that can vie
Single moment with Sophia?
She has left me. and I'll sigh
Mighty deal for kind Sophia.
Knew 1 where she was I'd fly q
Million miles to find Sophia.
Where's the man that would deny .
Flood of tears for lost Sophia?
1. in fact, could weep and cry
Whole year for young Sophia.
All the earth could not supply
Husband worthy of Sophia.
There's not, I'm sure in low or high,
Girl so sweet as dear Sophia"
The herald., 1897-05-19

to lose its authors and abettors the eIec-
tlon Of 1900.
Each time the thing IL tried. the coun-
try comes more and more to realisa-
ton of the grievous injury wrought upon
every business interest and every in
dustrial enterprise. Business men are
becoming weary Of these frequent
changes in the tariff, and would
be glad to see some other issue raised be-
tween the two parties whereby these
radical disturbances to business might
be avoided.
line with a political reform which
in no great lapse of years must take the
tariff out Of politics.
The herald., 1897-05-19
THE BOND SALE

The issue of Los Angeles city refund
ing bonds to the amount of s270, 900 was
on Monday awarded to Messrs. E. H.
Rollins & Some who bid par, accrued
interest and premium of s1431 for the
same. The bonds are forty-year serials,
bearing per cent interest, payable
semi-arnually. Four other leading
eastern bond buyers bid on these bonds,
offering in each case a premium for the
house wac promised, provided the coun-
Gil would increase the rate of interest.
AS 1t has been stated, and believed
apparently, that the accepted bid was
"far below what was anticipated" it
The herald., 1897-05-19
CALIFORNIA OPINION
Needn't Worry About Bryan

Those who believe that William j.
Bryan should practice the sphinx act
if he wants to keep in training for the
presidential nomination for 1900 need
not be at all alarmed. Bryan's speeches
are great educators, and the more he
talks the more deeply does he drive
the truths of the silver cause into the
heart and conscience of the American
people. Bryan could get more votes to-
day for president than he did on Novem-
Der 3, 1885, and he will be elected in 1900
sacramento Bee
The herald., 1897-05-19
EDHEM PAsHA's PERSONALITY
The Turkish Commander Il Man
of Few Words

"Edhem Pasha Is about 45 years Of
age. though he looks older. He is rather
above middle height and wears a short,
thick, black beard, already fiecked with
gray. His nose is straight and rather
long, but his most interesting feature
is hie gray eyes, which are large and in
telligent. His manner is very attractive
"a mixture of that courtesy and dignity
which are not uncommon among Turk
ish officers. He does not strike one as a
strong man physically, though am told
he Is hard worker and does not spare
himself. His manner of talking is as a
rule quiet and marked by much refine
ment and gravity; but 1t grows ami
mated when a subject kindles his in
terest and his eyes glow with enthu-
siasm. 1t is difficult to judge of mans
sense of humor through the barriers of
strange language. His style of life is
simple and he has none of the Oriental
love of display. In character he seems
to be straightforward and sincere, frank
and truth loving. Trickery and intrigue,
diplomacy and politics he alike detests.
his subordinates and those who see him
more intimately are very fond Of him.
He treats ue,' one of the aide-de-
camps said to me, not as superior, but
as father" Edhem Pasha is very
proud of his army.
The Greeks report he said, that
I'VE have no cavalry. They should see
our Cirsassian horsemen.'
"A band of Greek irregulars had
crossed the frontier. and fired on the
Turkish troops. 1 asked him whether
there was any chance Of reprisals.
HsNns ba oncwarod provJl,, svx.e <7>
not make war in that fashion,
"Edhem Pasha understands war
thoroughly, but it took him a little time
to appreciate the functions of war
correspondent. He seemed to think that
the latter should be hedged about by
many restrictions, tenderly fostered,
and safely deposited during battle
among the baggage animals and knights
of the hospital. 1t was some time be-
fore he realized that the expectation Of
witnessing and describing & battle was
the one thing which procured him the
honor of the gentlemens company in
his camp. One anxious morning, at
a time when war was thought to be
imminent, on sending around to head
quarters 1t appeared that the general
and his staff mad fitted during the
right, and gone no man would say
whittier. No orders had been left, and
the guards would allow no one to pass.
Here was case of dire disappointment.
but no man may run the gauntlet of an
Albanian guard with impunity. When
the general returned joint representa-
tion was made, and he was entreated
not to allow this kind of thing to occur
again. He expressed his penitence and
promised timely warning Of any un-
expected move"
The herald., 1897-05-19
WHEN POLLY RIDES By

There's flashing of sunlight
A-through the dull street;
There's a flutter Of gray and
A glimmer of feet;
There's a vision of Spring; there's
A ghost of a sigh
From somebody watching
When Polly rides by.
There's q tinkling Of music
From silvery chime;
There's a whirling Of pedals,
A heart keeping time;
There's nodding Of heads; there's
A glance from an eye;
And Joy comes and passes
When Polly rides by.
The herald., 1897-05-19
DOM PAUL FOR ARBITRATION

The great powers of Europe have thus
capable or afraid in handling the east
ern question, with particular reference
TO the Armenian atrocities and the trou-
BILE between Greece and Turkey. Greed,
called diplomacy and probably coward
ice have tied the hands and blindfolded
the eyes of the mighty nations of Eu-
rope. The bugaboo of "the balance of
power is placed prominently before the
public eye, but, in the case of one nation
at least, the interests of capital dictate
the position of the government.
At this stage. however, it is both
needless and useless to discuss motives.
Action is what is needed to prevent the
dreaded general European war from be-
ing a probability instead of a possibil-
ity. Great Britain, France, Germany,
Austria. Italy, singly or collectively, are
not equal to the occasion. To invoke
the services of a second-rate European
ruler as mediator is obviously out of the
question. They are all tarred with the
same stick that makes stronger nations
ridiculous and reprenensible in the eyes
CT the outside world. Nor could the good
offices of the United States we'll be in
vited. This country may not interfere
in the internecine troubles of Europe.
What shall be done? There is only
one thing that can be done, and that is
40 invite Dom Paul Krueger of the South
African republic to take the matter up
and settle it as he deems best for the
interests of all concerned. Great Brit
ain can doubtless be depended on to
take the initiative in securing the SER
vices of the doughty and unwhipped
Boer.
There would probably be less fuss and
feathers, less lying and chicanery, about
the proceedings than is customary in
Europe in conducting such important
negotiations as the settlement Of the
eastern question, but that all concerned
would be fairly treated may not be
questioned.
The Herald nominates Dom Paul for
arbitrator, and calls for second from
Lord Salisbury.
The herald., 1897-05-19

There seems little doubt Of the unan-
unity of the powers on one eubject-that
Turkey shall not get what she asks for.
Speculation as to the sultan's course Is
useless. but obviously he is inclined to at
least temporize with his problems. The
order to Edhem Pasha to cease hostil-
tiles is an indication that Abdul Hamid
dare not defy the powers, but his posi-
ton, precarious in any instance, before
the people and the old war party of Tur-
key, will be perilous unless he can reap
some tangible fruits of victory.
The herald., 1897-05-19
Workingmen in Civic Affairs

There are some encouraging signs
that the workingmen are taking an ac-
tive, intelligent interest in city affairs.
It is too often true that the workingmen
run after leaders who do not guide them
in the right direction. Workingmen are
not more negligent than any other citi-
zens in discharging civic duties, but
they need wise eadership.-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
The herald., 1897-05-19

1t is on record that the experiment
tried at Gaylord, Kan, a year ago. of
electing women to fill all the city offices
was complete success, the city business
being conducted by them in a careful,
efficient and economical manner. The
local paper says that the same officers
would have been continued for another
year had they consented to serve But
why wouldn't they serve another year?
The general public is left in the dark con-
cerning the most interesting present
feature Of the experiment.
The herald., 1897-05-19
A Rule That Doesn't Work

When Benjamin Harrison was inau-
gurated president he suspended the
civil service rules until he turned all the
out. Now Mr.. Mckinley isl
about to do the same thing. Civil SER
vice when the Republicans are in power
in putting Democrats out and
putting Republicans in office. The good
Of the service requires thie.-Columbus
The herald., 1897-05-19
The Story in a Nutshell

The story of how the sugar trust got
what it wanted from the senate's1 tariff
is simple one. Aldrich
wanted to benefit the refiners. Platt Of
this state was against it. Allison was
noncommittal, as he always is on all
subjects. So Aldrich had his way. Then
sugar stock went up and somebody made
a lot of money in a jiffy.-Hartford,
Conn Times
The herald., 1897-05-19
Advice to Young Men of the Day

What the young men of this genera
ton need to be taught is that patience
is virtue, and that corruption wing not
more than honesty. With these simple
implanted in their minds they
will be content to look for wealth in the
beaten paths Of safety and not in the
byways of deceit and crookednes sat
lanta Constitution.
The herald., 1897-05-19

if the city trustees refuse to grant the
Terminal road Z franchise there will be
Z stern contest In the courts. The weak
ness Of the trustees position is parpably
proved by their ignoring citizens Of
fer to stand the expense Of an election
In caee two-thirds of the voters did not
vote for the Terminal franchise. Pasa-
dena's trustees must be already per-
fectly aware that they do not represent
Pasadena,
The herald., 1897-05-19
Queer

"Queer, isn't it?" whats queer?"
inquired another. 1.-THE night falls"
Yes" But it doesn't break" mo-"
1.-THE day breaks" Yes" But II
doesn't fall" mo" "Queer, isn't 1t q
And he was gone.-Quenemo (Kan.l
Republican.
The herald., 1897-05-19

Massachusetts takes a census of va
grants twice year. and it is shown tha.
pauperism is on the increase in that
state. The difficulties of the advance
agent of prosperity are likewise becom-
ing greater.
The herald., 1897-05-19
The ADVANTAGE

"The rooms are rather small" SAID
the prospective summer boarder.
1.-The advantage Of that" said the ho-
tel keeper, complacently, "is that not
so much fresh air Is required to keep
them cool."-Philadelphia North Amer.
lean.
The herald., 1897-05-19
Sample of Unadulterated Robbery

Mating cannot be made in this coun-
try, but in order to please eastern manu-
facturers in the tariff robbery scheme,
Mr.. Dingley put prohibitive duty on
this cheap substitute for carpets. the
prices of which will be greatly increased.
st. Louis Post-Dispatch.
The herald., 1897-05-19

The League for Better City Govern
ment has come to stay, and at its meet
ing last night decided to incorporate.
The league has much to accomplish, and
deserves the support of every citizen
that has the welfare and good govern
ment of Los Angeles at heart.
The herald., 1897-05-19

One the several inexplicable things in
the Greco-Turkish war is the inaction
of the Greek navy 1t has played no
more important part in the present war
than did David B. Hill in the late cam
paign.
The herald., 1897-05-19

An evening contemporary solemnly an
nounces that "Wm. J. Bryan's local ad-
mirers are in a quarrel" because, for
sooth, ]. Marion Brooks has started
counter-proposition." Bless your soul.
J. Mary Ann would start a counter
IL an angel even had a
chance to fit him with a pair of wings.
The herald., 1897-05-19
A Martyr to the Craze

What silly young man that pretty
Miss Camington married.
Yes; how did 1t happen?"
1T wasn't her fault; he was one Of her
mothers bargains. Chicago Record.
The herald., 1897-05-19
A Guests Opinion

What have you against this hotel?"
demanded the landlord
almost everything is extra excep.
the meals. They're the worst 1 ever
contended with. Detroit Free Press.
The herald., 1897-05-19

The recent Michigan legislature takes
first prize for economy. 1t reduced the
appropriations from $780, to $780,
900. Pingreeism seems to bc contagious
in that state.
The herald., 1897-05-19
Should Be Honored

1t is scarcely possible to exaggerate
the debt which early California owed
to the mission fathers. and their achieve
ments should be worthily honored.-
Oakland Enquirer
The herald., 1897-05-19

President Mckinley will soon have to
take sides for or against the sugar trust.
There are some things that even the
president can't dodge.
The herald., 1897-05-19

If New York city has to choose be-
tween Tammany and Boss Platt which
will be selected? 1t would seem to be a
choice between the deep sea and the
devil.
The herald., 1897-05-19

The "entente cordiale" of the United
States towards Dom Paul is TO be con-
firmed by the visit to these Shores this
year of "the Belmont" of the Johannes
burg Jockey club.
The herald., 1897-05-19

Sunday beer is as big a question iE
Gotham as the control of the Greater
New York government.
The herald., 1897-05-19

Ex-Secretary of State Olney has taken
to riding a bicycle. Mr.. Cleveland is
next in lire to succumb to the wheeling
habit
The herald., 1897-05-19
Surprising Ignorance

He-You say he is an ignorant man!
She-Why, yes; he must be, I hear0
some one say he didn't know what rear
was-Yonkers Statesman.
The herald., 1897-05-19

Do you know how to play Pedro, Mr..
Secretary Alger?
The herald., 1897-05-19

The Turk is dreaming of the bour no
longer. 1t has arrived.
The herald., 1897-05-19

The New York World maintains that
Mr.. Bryan is really too clever and ve"-
satile a politician to devote himself to
one idea" But suppose that the estab-
lishment Of the one idea is necessary to
promote the best interests of all the peo-
pie of the country? Mr.. Bryan believes,
and millions of the voters believe with
him, that bimetallism and the free coin
age of silver are essential II real and
lasting prosperity is to be restored. AS
Puddin'- head Wilson advised. it is a
case where it is essential to put all your
eggs in one basket and then watch that
basket
The herald., 1897-05-19

Emperor William seems to be using
his artistic gift to paint war clouds.
The herald., 1897-05-19

1t was the habit of the gold standard
newspapers, during the last presidential
campaign, to sneer contemptuously at
the use of the term money power" by
the advocates of silver. Yet now we
find the Springfield Republican saying:
THE Jewish banker buys and sells ma
tions, as he has for a long time, and
every Christian nation is now his own.
Were it not for this, even Russia could
not keep the peace. Captain Mahan has
written of The Sea Power in History
who will write of the money power in
history?" Confession is good for the
soul, but it is probable that the Spring
field Republican, with its faraway look
abroad, forgot all about silver and the
money power at hand.
The herald., 1897-05-19

The citizens Of Pasadena do not in
tend to submit quietly to the yoke of
monopoly. There is now no doubt that
The herald., 1897-05-19

Next month, at Cleveland, Ohio, a re-
form in street car travel will be intro
duced that will be watched with interest
all over the country. Every passenger
is to be provided with seat. 1t is mads
unlawful for the conductor to allow a
passenger to board a car unless there is
a vacant seat for him to occupy. This
rule is in force in several foreign coun-
tries, where it works WE'LL but it is con-
trary to American human nature to let
a crowded street car go by if there is
possible room for one more" This ele-
ment, as much as the opposition of the
street railway companies, will tend to
defeat the benevolent purpose of the
new law. 1t might work better fifty
years hence.
The herald., 1897-05-19

such was entitled to respectful replies to
Inquiries about public business in charge
Of the secretary.-Pomona Times.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-09-14
Lord Pallnerst on.

A minister who kept race horses and had at his command a good store of very blunt vernacular, who could not be got 10 admit that he understood an abstract thought. who always knew what he wanted and was determined to carry it cut regardless of the opinions of others, who conceived his own ideas to be superior to those of other people, who never looked farther than tomorrow and much preferred not to think beyond this evening. but who at the same time was determined to establish the privi- lege of an Epglishman to the sidewalk all over the world, while men of other nations might step into the gutter this minister represented aspirations which had long ago sickened under the rounded periods intended to convince humanity that bread and calico summed up their total requirements and were more sufficient for rational happiness. This was the popular conception of Palmerston when, in 1855. he became first minister of the crown. -'' Yoke of Empire" by R. B Brett.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-09-14
Clocks With Nerves.

There is one disadvantage about very fall buildings which ia being noticed by fhe occupants, It ia perhaps small Disadvantage, but still is worth aonsid tnng, as it involves seme annoyance te Those who have not made provision for The trouble referred to is the stop. ping of pendulum clocks by tho vibral tlon of the buildings Many q pendulum Flock that has kept accurate time for years in old fashioned low structures nas refused to run at all when moved 3nto some one of the new tall steel Ifamed buildings in the lower part of the city On the lower floors of the buildings the clocks run fairly well, but
 Nneh higher up in the buildings they peeome more whimsical and on the ten limes.