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The herald., 1897-10-06
SERENADE OF sIMILARITIES

sing beneath your lattice, love,
A serenade in praise of you;
The moon is getting rather high;
My voice is, too; my voice is too.
The lakelet in deep shadow lies,
Where frogs make much hullabaloo;
think they sing trifle hoarse.
And do, TOO; and do. too.
The blossoms on the pumpkin vine
Are weeping diamond tears of dew;
'Tis warm, the flowers are whiting fast;
My linen, too; my linen. too.
All motionless the cedars stand,
With silent moonbeams glancing through,
The very air is drowsy, love,
And ! am too: and l am, too.
Oh, could l soar on loving wings,
And al your window gently WOO!
But then, your lattice you would bolt;
So I'll bolt, too; so I'll bolt, too.
Cap and Gown.
The herald., 1897-10-06
A Papal Bull

There was an American gentleman
who genially told Pho Mono that he had
the honor of being presented to his
holiness father, the late pope. My
housekeeper is a Roman Catholic, and
l was wicked enough to tell her this
story. If she had beer able she would
have annihi.ated the whole country of
America on the spot. She was not al
together satisfied with me, but / believe
she set against 1t the relief l had for
merly given by telling her that the holy
father was not Gas she had firmly be-
lieved) confined to two rooms in the
vatican by armed sentries Of King
HUNK Notes and Queries
The herald., 1897-10-06
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1897.
TOO MUCH FOR ALGER

1t is pleasant to record the fact, and
to comment upon it, that there is a
righteous man on earth who has got
ten the better of Alger in good cause.
It does rot take the place of a harbor at
San Pedro by any means, but it has
tendency to cause a momentary forget
fulness of our troubles with the war de-
partslent.
ner stone Of new church was to belaid
ard the president was an invited guest
Mr.. Mckinley was unable to go, and ac-
cording to the etiquette prevailing upon
him to send a substitute. He sent AL
ger.
The secretary of war, together with
other notables, sat in front pew. He
thought a little later he had got into the
mourners' bench. The pastor, during
the exercises saw a fine opportunity to
assess the multitude and he called for
subscriptions. Several of the pillars of
the churcn subscribed $lOU edcH. IL was
again. the pastors inning. will some
Of our distinguished guests do as well?'
he asked, fixing his eagle eye upon the
secretary of war. Mr.. Alger stirred un-
easily in his seat The merciless pastor
kept his eye fastened upon the secre-
tary He was as poor a hand to budge
oc was Pos'S raven
The valiant secretary Of war could
stand it no longer. He whispered some
thing and the pastor, who had quick
ear for subscriptions, announced in "a
loud, glad voice Secretary Alger sub
scribes $780," The ordeal was over
The dispatches say that the secretary
has resolved that the next time he
agrees to represent the president he will
know in advance what it is going to cost
him. Mr.. Alger ought not to kick. He
has been after Washington job for a
great many years, and it was surely
worth $100 to represent the president
in such d good cause. The Dingley
tariff law is worth to him a thousand
times the amount of his subscription.
The herald., 1897-10-06
Small Maxims

That wasn't such bad mistake of the
boy who spelled it philanthropests
If one half the world don't know how
the other half lives, it isn't the fault of
the women.
The Lord loveth a cheerful givSr, bu.
not so we'll as the tramp.
A man never gets used to a woman's
honest insincerity.
Take the poets eyes and ears-but the
nose of the scientist.
Il do hate stingy people," said the
man as he gave literally of the money
his wife earned.
Some folks are like a theater fiat; all
length and breadth, but no thickness.
A bird in the hand is worth two that
have learned to fly.-The Chap Book.
The herald., 1897-10-06
LODGE IS CERTAIN
That Hawaiian Annexation Will Soon
Be Effected

NEW YORK, Oct. 5.-A dispatch to
the Herald from Boston says:
II look upon the annexation Of the
Hawaiian Islands as practically accom-
plished," said Senator Lodge. THE
treaty will be taken up at once when
Congress assemblies in December, and
think that there is an easy majority in
the Senate in favor of it's ratification"
What are your views as to "a form Of
government for the islands after annex
ation?" was asked.
ut is settled that we do rot care to ad-
NIT Hawaii as State in the Union Some
form of Territorial government must be
adopted, but exactly what it shall be is
not yet wholly clear. l am inclined to
think that we should give Hawaii form
of government rather broader than the
ordinary Territorial government. For
example, l should give the Islanders
power 10 continue their legislative body
in two branches, whereas, / believe, a
Territory has merely single house. A
LEGISLATURE in two houses WOULD give
them government similar to our States,
but they will not have the power to elect
Senators in Congress. The system OF
Federdl courts must VI eouiSe' W ~
tended to the islands, with District ana
Circuit courts. The local courts may
be retained as the people themselves de-
sire"
you. would have the Governor ap-
pointed by tine President?"
Certainly, as the Governors OF Terri-
tories are appointed. I should prefer, II
l were to express preference, that the
Governor be appointed from the Islands.
1.-The question of suffrage should be
left to the government of the Islands to
adjust as to the best method, within the
limits set by the constitution of the
United States, beyond which no Terri
tory or State can go. Before Christmas
I certainly expect that Hawaii will be
American territory"
The herald., 1897-10-06

ness. annoyance and perhaps a far
more severe punishment. There may be
exceptional cases in which the law
works hardship or injustice, but they
are very infrequent. Particularly is this
true with reference to any law affecting
the home or the family relation. Many
abuses that formerly existed have been
swept away in the progress of civiliza-
tion and the enlightenment Of humanity.
We may have too much law in some re-
spects and too little in others; But gen
orally speaking these particular statutes
are calculated for the well-being of So
ciety
The herald., 1897-10-06
Justice Owens Exonerates His Court

To the Editor of the Los Angeles
Herald: 1 notice in your editorial this
morning on "The Straw Bond Evil" that
you take occasion to criticise' my court
for taking a straw bond. Such is not
the truth in the case referred to. In that
case a defendant was fined $50 and took
an appeal, and the appeal bond was fixed
at $3.50. The sureties gave bond in that
amount, and each of them qualified in
that amount Property of an assessed
valuation of $915, or six times the amount
of the bond is, usually, considered suffi-
cent in amount by the courts. and is not
looked upon as a straw bond. My court
is not infallble. and is liable to be de-
ceiver at some time. but do claim that
reasonable care is used in taking bonds
and that no mistake was made in tha
case you cite.
"The straw bond evil' is one to be-
avoided, and my court has done so with
reasonable success. NJ. T. OWENS.
Los Angeles, October 4th.
The herald., 1897-10-06
A Masonic Schism

MONTREAL, Que, Oct. 5.-A great
schism is threatened among the Masons
of Canada. A new lodge has been. start
ed composed of French and Italians un-
der a charter of the Grand Orient Of
France, which does not believe in the
Bible.
Other lodges disown them and have
written to the Prince Of Wales for in
structiOns.
The herald., 1897-10-06
Randsburg's N eeds

To the Editor of the Los Angeles
Herald: We have neither clothing nor
shoe stores in Randsburg, and there is
only one bakery for 1000 people. Could
you not induce one of your merchants to
open in these lines? We have $l50o fire
engine (chemicaD, so they need not be
afraid of the town. l am sure either of
the above mentioned businesses would
do splendidly. r. CONWAY.
Randsburg, October 3rd.
The herald., 1897-10-06
r Scheme

SAN FRAN %. Oct. 5. - The
Robertson Raft company proposes to
build three enormous RATS at Stella, on
the Columbia river, and bring them 70
San Francisco during the coming sum-
mer. Each raft will contain over 10000
piles, to be used by the Southern Pacific
company in the construction and repair
of wharves in this harbor.
The herald., 1897-10-06
$2OOooo

Economy: save 10 cents on
a package of "cheap" baking
powder and eat the cake.
You couldn't do better-for
your doctor.
SeAillsmg's Best money-back
baking powder is at your
grocer's.
A Schilling & Company -
San Francisco 1000
The herald., 1897-10-06

The change that has taken place with
fact that the epidemic in the south has
not affected the attendance at the Nash
vile exposition, A few years ago the
first appearance of the scourge would
have killed an enterprise of that kind
anywhere in the south.
The herald., 1897-10-06
Warning Breeders

CHICAGO, Oct. "a war of extermi-
nation was threatened by the beer trust
today on the rebellious brewers in Chi
cago who remain outside the breast
works. 1t is reported that an immediate
cut in the price from $3.50 to $4 will be
made and that the price will be scaled
down to 81 even if need be before the
fight is finished.
The herald., 1897-10-06

A correspondent of the Cotton News
speaks Of a number of European news
papers which he claims are secretly in
the pay of the various governments, as
the Reptile press" There will be a
war between the United States and all
Europe if the News spondent is
allowed to scatter" like that,
The herald., 1897-10-06

Some of the Tulare county roads are
sprinkled from a wagon run by a gas
engine. Here in Los Angeles county
we have plan to store away the clouds
during the rainy season for use next
summer We cannot afford to be be-
hind the times
The herald., 1897-10-06
Suicide or Accident

SACRAMENTO, Cal, Oct. 5-This
evening about o'clock the cries Of
man in China slough were heard by
several persons and man was seen
struggling in the water, but before he
could be rescued he sank and was seem
no more. There is no clue as to who he
was
The herald., 1897-10-06
Portuguese Union

SAN LEANDRO. CAL, Oct 5.-The
supreme council of the Portuguese
Union of California met in annual ses-
sion here today, over 200 delegates being
present. An address of welcome was de-
livered by Supreme President Lemos,
after which the coat of arms of Portugal
was presented to the council by Rev. w.
II. Sanders.
The herald., 1897-10-06

length, requiring an hour and forty
minutes to pass a given point. Music
for the march was furnished by twenty
two cornet bands besides the Chinese
band. The parade was illustrative Of
the progress made in conditions in Colo
rado from the time Of the pre-hist oric
cliff dwellers to the present time. At
night an illuminated bicycle parade was
given.
The herald., 1897-10-06

The supervisors disclaim any inten-
ton of trying to force any favors by
raising the price of theatrical licenses
But it will now be in order for Deputy
District Attorney Holton to explain his
visit and very broad hint to Manager
WYATT
The herald., 1897-10-06

Representative Bankhead of Alabama,
who was member of the congressional
party that visited this section recently,
says that Southern California is ter
restrial paradise. Mr.. Bankhead could
not have expressed himself more ac-
curately if he had the plans and spe Gift
fications Of the Garden of Eden to go
The herald., 1897-10-06

Seventy-one butchers of this city met
in conference last night and agreed to
raise the price of all meats 20 per cent.
This is one of the most tangible features $
of Dingleyan prosperity that has yet
been experienced
The herald., 1897-10-06
The Denver Festival

DENVER, Col, Oct. 5.-The third an
nual Festival of Mountain and Plain
opened today with beautiful weather
and an immense crowd of merrymakers
A conservative, estimate places the at
tendance from outside the city at not
less than $4,000. The march Of the
pageant Of progress was four miles in
The herald., 1897-10-06

have secured large sum of money if
they had not made Stupid blunder."
Well, considering the matter from the
point Of view Of the passengers and the
express company the blunder was not so
stupid.
The herald., 1897-10-06
Another View of II

The season of college rushing has
opened auspiciously at the University
of Southern California by the smash
ing of freshmans nose. Let the good
work go on until a few foolish heaos are
sma shed.-San Diego Tribune.
The herald., 1897-10-06

Rev. D. Hughes pastor of the Welsh
Presbyterian church of Los Angeles de-
parted for the north last night to visit
relatives and friends. He will also at
terd the state synod, which convenes
iry Oakland the 21st inst. He was accom-
panied by his granddaughter, Miss
Ethel Rees.
The herald., 1897-10-06
THE PUBLIC PULSE

(The Herald under this heading prints
communications, but does not assume re-
sponsiblity for the sentiments expressed.
Correspondents are requested TO cultivate
brevity as far as Is consistent with the
proper expression of their views.)
The herald., 1897-10-06

Visitors to the county Jail must hence
forth talk through a screen. They can
not pass opium, whisky and microbes
in to the prisoners any more.
The herald., 1897-10-06

1t is thought that David j. Brewer, as
sociate justice of the United States SUI
preme court, will be chosen successor
to Rev. DR.. Richard S. Storrs of Brook
lyn as president of the American board
Of commissioners for foreign missions
at the annual meeting of the board at
New Haven in October.
The herald., 1897-10-06

The eastern runaway small boy has
abandoned the idea Of coming west to
fight Indians. He starts for the Klon-
dixie region instead
The herald., 1897-10-06

The oil wells have shut down again
and pumping operations are confined
to water wells. windmills and newspa-
per interviewers.
The herald., 1897-10-06

Work has actually begun on the
Kramer, johannesburg and Randsburg
railroad If you see it in The Herald
it is so, or will be so shortly.
The herald., 1897-10-06

1t has not yet been decided which is
the champion jawsmith. The belt
still lies between Corbett and Fitzsim-
mons
The herald., 1897-10-06
LOS ANGELES DAILY HERALD
SWORN STATEMENT CIRCULATION

State of California, County of Los Ange-
les.-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 80. 1897 Gnclusive), the total circu-
lation of the said Daily Herald was 1890 6S5
copies, being nm average daily circuln-
ton of S6O4.
That the weekday circulation during the
above time was 1071,567, being n daily
average of S3O6 copies.
That the Sunday circulation during the
above time was 219,O59, being an average
for each Sunday of 1O,431.
L. NJ. HOLT,
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., 1897-10-06

The carriageless horse rejoices over
the horseless carriage.
The herald., 1897-10-06
Where Do We Get TIP

Natural gas is fast forging to the
front in Los Angeles as a cheap fuel
Santa Monica Signal
The herald., 1897-10-06

A heading in New York paper says
that the Minnesota train robbers would
The herald., 1897-10-06

lers are too much for law and order II
Los Angeles.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-17
PEARY WON'T CONE HERE.
Friends Interfere to Prevent Clipping of His
Wings and Removof TO Mare Island
Hdvv- Yard

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 16.-Owing
10 the intercession of friends of Lieutenant
Peary, Secretary Long has revoked the
order detachinG Peary from the Brooklyn
Navy-yard and ordering him to the
navy-yard at Mare Island. The Arctic
explorers soul is wrapped up in another
expedition for the discovery of the pole
He is particularly ANXIOUS to remain on
duty at Brooklyn. The surprise of his
friends was great when they read he had
been detailed to the Pacific Slope.
The Investigation led them to believe
that the detail was made for the purpose
of clipping Peary's wings and prevent hi m
gaining additional prominence.
Charles Moore. Peary's friend, cane to
Washington yesterday for the purpose OF
getting Peary's orders revoked. He se-
cured the cooperation of Senator Hanna
and Congressman Wilson. The three had
a talk with President Mckinley and also
Secretary Long. The President said he
would find out what could be done. The
result was that Secretary Long to-day an
nounced that he had decided to reyoke
Peary's orders. and tnat the explorer will
be permitted to remain in the BROOKLYN
Navy-yard
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-17
NOT JOHN STE7S0NS WIDOW
Decision in Boston Court IN Which
Adoh Richmond Is Cut Out of
B1 Estate,


BOSTON, MASS, April 16.-Adah Rich
mond is not the lawful widow of John
Stetson Jr., because when he was married
to her In Providence in 1870 he was the
legal husband of Maivina Woodsum.
This is, in brief, the decision rendered by
Judge Morton to-day. He says in part:
The first thing TO be determined is
how far the appellant is bound to go in
showing that she is the widow of the
testator. L think that she is not bound to
establish conclusively that there was
valid marriage subsisting at the death of
Stetson but that it should appear with at
least a reasonable degree OF certainty that
such was the case. am not satisfied that
it does so appear. The marriage which is
alleged to have taken place in Providence,
r. l., in December, 1870, was invalid by
reason of the fact that Stetson had
former wife then living and undiyorced.
In addition / am not satisfied that there
was any such ceremony. Neither am
satisfied that the coha abitation in New
York was of matrimonial character.
Her home has been for twenty years in
New York. There is no evidence that
during that time she made any claim that
it was with Stetson or that he was bound
to furnish her one. The conduct of Stet-
son also seems Inconsistent with a belief
that there was valid marriage. If there
was then his marriage to Kate Stokes was
wllfully pigamous, which is hardly to be
presumed even in his case"
The case will be appealed on exceptions.
The estate is valued at $500. 900, and goes
by the decision to the Stokes family.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-17

with -four sack to carry away the booty.
Main street is practically deserted dur
ing the noon hour. There were several
people who remembered after the muroer
was made known seeing a stranger with
bag over his back running down the
street.
About 1890 o'clock Mr.. Cheney was
about his place when he saw strange
man in light overcoat and light felt nat
vault the fence surrounding DR.. hayes
orchard or Prospect Hill The stranger
walked we'll into the orchard until he
came to a pile of brush. AT this point
Cheney's attention was diverted for mo-
ment and when he again looked toward
the brush heap the stranger had changed
hats and then wore dark-colored Derby
Then he saw him toss the bag behind the
orchard wall. The strang ger then left the
orchard and started down Linden street.
In q few minu,es he appeard driving
chestnut horse. he was seated in buggy
with another man, and when he reached
the orchard he left the carriage. went
10 the place where Cheney had seen him
throw the bag. He had taken IF his
overcoat, and when be started for the car
riage again he had the bag and endeav-
ored to cover the bag with this garment
He jumped into the buggy and drove off
al top speed.
It was nearly o'clock bsfore there was
any suspicion that crime had been COM
miJted.
At that hour one of the local merchants,
Frank Reed, went up the stairway leading
TO the bank, and found the plate glass in
the doorway leading into the bank broken.
He tried the door and it was locked.
Hurrying out 10 the street he reported the
matter, and the police were soon on the
scene.
Con Hardigan and John Briggs, local
boxers were arrested in Waltham, Mass,
this afternoon on suspicion. Both admit
having been TO Somersworth during the
forenoon, but say they left there at 10
O'Clock and arrived in Boston at II. They
claim TO have remained one hour or two
at Boston before coming to Waltham. On
the other hand, dispatch to the Waltham
officers from the New Hampshire autbori-
ties, says the men were in Somersworth as
late as 1890. When arrested, Hardigan
had abou, $50 in his pockets, but Briggs
was broke" Briggs was intoxicated
when arrested, and says he does not re-
HSmOeA any lHluS tidl mas EdDptneU
during the last few days, as he has been
on debauch.
1t is claimed by the friends of Hardiean
that the pair went to Somersworth to see
some friends. One of the prisoners has
been identified as the man who robbed
farmer yesterday.
Mr.. Stickney had son and two daugh-
ters. He had been employed in the bank
twenty-five years and was 65. Five years
ago an attempt was made 10 rob the same
bank. Stickney was gagged and tied up.
but the robbers were not successful in ef-
fecting an entrance 20 the vault.
AT meeting of the directors of the
bank tonight an offer of $1,000 reward was
offered for the arrest of the murderer.
Another reward OF $100) is offered for the
return OF the money. About 5000 of the
city's money, which was in Stickney's
keeping as City Treasurer, was also taken.
This amount was IL bills
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-17

Il have been troubled with scrofula in
my blood for more than twenty wears.
Large punches would appear under my
arms and sometimes would break open
and discharge. Whenever so afflicted was
Unable>to Do My Work.
| had tried many kinds of blood medicine
and they failed to do me any good. A
friend recommended Hoods Sarsaparilla,
and though had about decided nothing
would cure me, finally gave it trial.
After had taken few bottles of Hoods
Sarsaparilla the punches had disappeared
and since using six bottles all signs of nv
ScrofuIa Troubles Have Vanished.
There is not now even pimpIe or blotch
on my face or body. gladly recommend
Hoods Sarsaparilla to any sufferer from
scrofula, as have proved it wonderful
purifying medicine. - ELfSHUE E. LOCKE.
North Darlington, N. H.
Eruption Completely Cured.
81 was troubled with an eruption on nv
skin. which covered nearly nv whole
body. doctored for it a year without
help; then began to take Hoods Sarsa-
parilla and two bottles completely cured
me. cheerfully recommend Hoods Sar-
saparilla for any similar disease" Nj. S.
CLARKE, Decatur, illinois.
Scrofuia Sores Healed.
Il was run down by overwork and was
troubled with scrofula, which developed
into running sore on my elbow. was
suffering great pain from acute rheuma-
tism. After had taken six bottles of
Hoods Sarsaparilla the sores on my hands
healed and Twas stronger than had been
for long time" MRS. ROBERT NC
MlNNIS, White Pigeon, Michigan.