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The herald., 1897-08-18
A CHANGE OF STUDY SUGGESTED

The Courapt (Rep.), Hartford, Conr
referring to the late removal of Presi
dent Andrews Of Brown university
says:
For the last quarter century the
average college president has been de-
voting the most and the best part of his
time to seeing how he could get the
money of the millionaire. 1t would
prove a mighty interesting course in
economies and in morals If those edu-
Gated and perceptive instructors, heads
of the great institutions of learning.
would now devote a few years to seeing
how the milionaires themselves got
their money and to enlighten the youth
of the land on the subject.
The herald., 1897-08-18
THE CAMPAIGN IN OHIO

1t is understood that an election will
be held in Ohio this year. 1t is further
explained that this is an "off' year, a
term that is better understood by poll
ticians than by anybody else. For it
may mean one thing or it may mean an
other. This year it means another.
The Chicago Times-Herald throws
light upon the subject when it declares
that the outcome--a Republican victory
-"cannot be doubted for a moment"
''The Buckeye voters" it says, "are in
telligent and not easily diverted from
their settled convictions by the noisy
claptrap of crazyquilt crusaders"
If this is true what on earth are the
Republicans scared about? Just look at
the list of Republican campaign rators
that have been assigned for duty in
Ohio next fall as cited by the Times
Herald for the purpose of reassuring the
timid friends of the administration:
Senator Hanna personally will stump
the state, and he will be assisted by
Senators Allison, Burrows, Carter
Hoar. Hawley. Lodge, Frye. Gallinger.
Mason, Gear, Foraker, Fairbanks, Nell
son, Spooner, Wellington Wilson and
Wolcott. The other branch of congress
will be represented by Speaker Reed,
Representatives Babcock of Wisconsin,
Hooker of New York. Boutelle of
Maine, Cousins of Iowa, Dingley of
Maine, Dolliver of Iowa. Gibson of
Tennessee. Johnson of Indiana, Ander-
son of Iowa. Mahany of New York,
Payne of New York Hull of Iowa, Sher-
man of New York, McCleary of Mime
sofa. Belknap, Foss and Hit of Ill-
nois. and many others.
AS if the foregoing were not a sufficient
confession of weakness, the Times Her
aid naively adds that it is hoped that
President Mckinley will make railroad
tour of the state. HE will not take part
in the campaign as a stump speaker OF
course" says this ingenious chronicler
though he may in his modest fashion
deliver a few brief speeches from mis-
car"
The Ohio conspirators are in desperate
straits. but they have not invited John
Sherman TO assls. them in their cam
paign. If they are defeated the admins
tration Will have strained itself for moth
The herald., 1897-08-18
TESLA'S IMPULSE

Contemporaneously with the discov-
cry of fabulous treasures in the inacces
ible north comes the announcement of
marvellous electric discovery by Nicola
Tesla. Viewed upon the surface these
two discoveries would seem to have but
little in common. In the one case it is
proved that vast deposits of gold in the
form of grains or nuggets abound over
great areas of the frozen north, while in
the other it is asserted, upon authority
which is generally accepted as reliable,
that a scientist in New York has perfect
ed an appliance through the use of which
he is enabled to produce disturbance
of the earth's electricity that may be felt
to the uttermost parts of the earth. This
transmission is accomplished without
any artificial conductor, so that, in brief,
power generated a. a given point and
thrown into a condition of activity will
sensibly manifest itself in the form of
energy all over the globe. This is pom
derous report and seems almost incred-
ible. But it has so often happened in
the domain of science that the incredible
has merged into the commonplace from
familiarity that the report Is entitled to
respectful consideration But If the story
that is told of Tesla's discovery is true
there arises an association between these
two discoveries that offers an illimitab BILE
field for scientific speculation. If Tesla
can send an electric impulse to the ends
of the earth he can and must thereby dis
patch a wave of force carrying within
itself the potential of heat and all the
convertible forms of heat Again, if the
experimental wave mentioned in the re-
port can be generated in a small labora-
tory and transmitted thence to the ends
of the earth what might we not ina gine
of an impulse generated by the force of
Niagara? The discovery would rea SON.
ably point to the solution of the question
of climatic temperature. Even the Frost
King of the frozen zone might be COM
PEELED to pay tribute to a ruler like this,
and yield up his gold treasure under
balmy skies at the Arctic circle Thus
there is hope for the Argonauts. Let
them not be surprised if they find a un-
expected march of the ancient glaciers
to other scenes and supervening trop-
ical vegetation. Even this is possible if
all that is reported of the discovery of
Nicola Tesla is true.
The herald., 1897-08-18
Those Early Sunday Laws

To the Editor of the Los Angeles Her
aid: 1t goes without saying that many
of your readers were both charmed and
edited by your timely and scholarly
editorial, entitled "Churchly Habits" in
your issue of last Sabbath morning. 1t
| removed the erroneous impression that
the Pilgrims of New England were the
first to pass prosecuting laws for Sab
bath observance in this country This
is some good, but otherwise you have
done them much injustice, as l shall
presently show.
Leaving out of the question for the
nonce" the wisdom of conserving the
beneficent results of the Sabbath laws of
the Pilgrims and not even fancying we
see the slightest tinge of fanaticism in
their iron rule, we will presently come
to the Cavaliers of Virginia, the gentle
men immigrants from the court of King
Charles. You say and with truth that
it is an interesting historical fact that
the first Sabbatarian law passed in this
country was not passed by the Puritans.
Not to the Puritans of New England,
but to the Episcopalians of Virginia is
priority due for passing such laws.
You stated that in the year 1617-that
is ten years after their arrival and three
years before the Puritans-such a law
was passed. Then you add, 1T was not,
to be sure, blood thirsty law"
1t was not, eh? Well, let us see. In
the year 1910, just three years after the
arrival of 'the gentlemen immigrants"
and fully ten years before the arrival of
the Puritans law was passed in Vir-
ginia as draconic as was ever passed in
New England. In the Articles, Laws
and Orders, Divine. Politique and Mar
tall, for the Colony of Virginia" issued in
1610-1611, attendance at church service
twice Of a Sabbath was made compul-
sorry under penalty of death for the third
offense.
And that is not "blood-thirsty" in your
estima ton. Well, then, it would be in
teresting to know what is worthy of the
title. 'Tis true there was no prohibition
of labor on the Sabbath, as far as this
act went, but that does not deprive it Of
being as blood thirsty and as all-em-
bracing as any ever passed by the Pill
grims. The only clause concerning la
Dor ran:
Likewise no man or woman shall
dare to violate or break the Sabbath
by any gaming, publique or private,
abroad or at home. but duly sanctif1e
and observe the same, both himself
and his familie, by preparing them
selves at home with private prayer,
that they may be the better fitted for
the publique.
A CONSTANT READER.
Altadena, Cal, Aug. 16, 1897.
The herald., 1897-08-18
CAUSES OF PROSPERITY

The advance in the price of wheat and
the discovery of gold in the Klondyke,
which will attract thither large number
of people. relieving the songested labor
market, are causes which will produce
prosperity in this country These happy
occurrences betoken the good fortune
which so uniformly attends this coun-
try. We hail the coming of prosperity
with delight from whatever cause, and
we hope thsre will be no failure to real
ize the f1orid expectations. We are
not partisan enough tn wish III luck tn
The herald., 1897-08-18
Dishonest Pension PAYMENTS

If pensions were entirely honest there
would be less discomfort among those
who pay the cost of them, but ii is a
well-known fact that very large per
cent of them are dishonest, and tens of
millions are paid annually to those who
rendered no special service to the gov
ernment and have no just claim upon i.s
bounty for pensions The one important
duty the soldiers of the country have not
performed to themselves is that of purg-
ing the pension list of bummers and pre-
enders-Philadelph Times.
The herald., 1897-08-18
American Industry Paramount

Figures show that in the lines Of man
ufactured goods in which we have ac-
quired especial skill we can successfully
compete with the world, and they simply
enfore the lesson of learning the trade
of manufacturing in all itsdetaMs. We
should be able to compete in textile fab
les as well as in bicycles, locomotives and
steel rails, and will when we determine
to produce the best goods that can be
made.-New Haven Palladium.
The herald., 1897-08-18
Safe ENLARGEMENT

will you dine with me, Monsieur"
How soon? have an engagement to
fight a duel in an hour"
Say an hour and half then. And I
should be glad to have the company Of
your seconds and your antagonist, also"
II will extend your invitation to him
after the duel, and doubtless We will both
be there."-Chicago Post
The herald., 1897-08-18

We should like to see some substantial
indications that Spring street is to be
repaired or resurfaced Filling few Of
the deepest holes with half baked peb-
head of repairs
The herald., 1897-08-18
He Knew, the Spot

Mr.. Forundred proudly)-Note this
magn ficent business block l own every
foot of the ground on which it stands.
Old Gent-Ah, yes; I remember this
locality very well. 1t was here your
grandfather had his junkshop.-New
York Weekly.
The herald., 1897-08-18
Where Sympathy Belongs

Expressions of heartfelt sympathy
continue to go out to Mr. Depew on ac-
count of the great labor that is to be
imposed upon him in signing his name to
the new issue of New York Central
bonds 100000 times. There is no doubt
that it is a big job, but there are other
men in this country who are frequently
called upon to perform even greater
tasks in cutting off their coupons
Boston Herald
The herald., 1897-08-18
Two Rights and a Wrong

Members of congress were prevented
from making windy political harangues
at the late session, which is all right.
But they had them printed in the Con-
gressional Record at government ex-
pense, which was all wrong. But no.
body reads the Congressional Record,
which is all right.-Kansas City Journal.
The herald., 1897-08-18
Got It All the Same

$50 you went in search of the golden
fleece" said the man with lingering
fondness for the classics.
NO" replied the returned Klondyker,
who had been swindled on claim, I'VE
didn't go after any fleece. but that's what t
we got. ot."-Washington Star.
The herald., 1897-08-18
LOS ANGELES DAILY HERALD
SWORN STATEMENT CIRCULATION

State of California. County of Los Ange-
les.-ss.
L. M. Holt superintendent of circulation
Of the Los Angeles Daily Herald, being
first duly sworn. deposes and says: That
for the five months from February ], 1887.
to June 80, 1887 Gnclusive), the total circu-
lation of the said Daily Herald was 12s0,6S
copies, being an average daily circulation
of S6O4.
That the weekday circulation during the
above time was 1,071, ,567, being daily aver.
age of $500 copies
That the Sunday circulation during the
above time was 219,059, being an average fos
each Sunday of 1O;43I.
L. M. HOLT,
Superintendent of Circulation.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
18th day OF July, 1897.
FRANK j. COOPER,
Notary Public in and for the County Of Los
Angeles, State of California
The herald., 1897-08-18
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., 1897-08-18
School Text Books

This constant change of text books is
not good for the schools because inform
ity is destroyed throughout the state. 1t
now rests with the various school boards
to determine what class of books shall
be introduced and the change is generally
in proportion to the influence the book
publishers have over the boards.-Lom-
DOC Record
The herald., 1897-08-18
Revolt Against PENNSYLVANIA Bosse

We believe the time to be ripe for the
people to show that they are tired alike
of the constituencies SPECTATORS in po-
litical power and of the leaders who pro-
fess reform only to show the worthless
ness of their pledges. An independent
movement that would rise above politi.
cal bonds for the welfare Of the public
would fill the greatest need of the state
-Pittsburg Dispatch
The herald., 1897-08-18
JuStihable Protest

During spiritualistic seance in ST.
Paul the other evening young woman
who was present jabbed a hat pin into
the materialized spirit to the depth OF
about four inches. Thereupon the ghost
swore in English Swedish, Polish and
German, and demanded the immediate
ejectment Of the offender. The ghost
was right. At spiritualistic manifesto
tions hat pins should always be checked
at the door.-Cincinnati Commercial
Tribune,
The herald., 1897-08-18
Tired of Straddling

The people are tired of straddles and
makeshifts The people want party to
have the manhood to declare its princi-
Piles, and not one that can ride horses
going in opposite directions and build
platforms that everybody can stand on.
Augusta (Ga.) Chronicle.
The herald., 1897-08-18

ing. The Dingley tariff law, the cur
rency commission message, the Gage
plan, the "shirtsleeves" letter, the inter-
national bimetallic commission, will go
for naught. Mark Hanna will be rele-
gated to deserved obscurity. The Nc
Kinley administration will stand rebuked
by the people of the presidents own
state. 1t is not strange that Hanna is
threatened with nervous prostration
The herald., 1897-08-18

The police commissioners have begun
a good work in wedding out officers guilty
of questionable practices. Any suspicion
Of blackmailing tactics should be run
down and the police force cleared of the
vultures. Let all officers profit by the
wholesome example of Shields punish
ment. With just and fearless commits
sion the morale of the police force is
bound to be kept up to high standard.
The herald., 1897-08-18

1t seems that the members of the Sun
set club and not Coils P. Huntington
have been purchasing those picturesque
sand dunes" at Terminal island, and
that the story published by The Herald
yesterday and headed important if
True" is not true, and therefore of no
Importance. With such a coast defense
as our esteemed contemporary, the Ex-
press, declares, has been tablished
at Terminal island, even the advance of
Uncle Coils or the devil should easily be
averted.
The herald., 1897-08-18

The Oakland Tribune says: "a gentle
man named w. Cooler has just started a
paper at San Jacinto and calls it the Sun
He is evidently going to temper its rays
in case they shine too warmly where
they are not wanted" The editors name
is Cobler, not Cooler and The Herald
thus takes the opportunity to correct its
own mistake. But Coblers are said to be
cooling in hot weather, and the Trib-
une's joke is not entirely lost
The herald., 1897-08-18
Extravaganza a Ruling Power

Extravaganza grows from what it feed.
upon. 1t becomes power in legislation
that is almost irresistible. The new tar
iff bill will not supply revenue sufficient
TO meet such expenditures. Its pro-
moters admit this. Mr.. Aldrich ard Mr.
Dingley have finally agreed that the de-
ficit for hits year will not be less than
$50, 100000 The chances are that they
have underestimated this defict.-Louis-
willie Post
The herald., 1897-08-18
Taste in State Nomenclature

When Lincoln's turn comes to have a
new state named after him, by all meant
let our scholars insist upon "Lincolnia. -
If the bad linguistic taste which die
tated the naming of the state of Wash
ington had prevailed among our for
bears, we should now have Virgin"
a George" and a North and South
Caroline" instead Of a Virginia, a
Georgia and two Carolinas-St. Paul
Pioneer Press.
The herald., 1897-08-18
CALIFORNIA OPINION
Praise for the Legislature

The precedent established by our last
legislature in passing a wide-tire law
will probably be soon followed by a
large number of other states, for several
of the leading papers of the country
are giving the subject strong editorial
endorsement. 1t is pointed out that
whereas the narrow tires are road de-
stroyers-cutting ruts into the best sur
faces and breaking into the foundation
the broad tires are road makers.-Oak-
land Tribune.
The herald., 1897-08-18
Couldn't Understand It

"No," said the plundered capitalist,
II can't see what temptation my secre-
tary had to become an en1bezzler. He
only worked sixteen hours a day. /
gave him the run of all my correspond
ence and investments; he handled $780,
900 cash every year, and paid him 81
week. No; what induced him to go
wrong cannot Boston Tran rscript.
The herald., 1897-08-18
MAY Interest the Churches

Officers of the weather bureau at Wash
ington are investigating the the ory en-
tertained by Chief Moore that there is
close connection between heat waves
and crime waves. If the bureau should
establish such a relation, even tenta-
lively the moral would be that the
churches, instead of closing in hot
weather should take their vacations in
more moral season of the year.-Phil-
adelphi4 Record.
The herald., 1897-08-18
A Good Decision

If the decision rendered by Judge AL
len of Los Angeles on Saturday shall be
upheld by the supreme court an end
will have been finally made to a prac-
tice of evading the laws of the state,
that has been the cause of not little
misery. The ruling, in brief, is that
marriages on the high seas are legal
only when neither of the contracting
parties is violating the laws of the
state.-San Diego Union
The herald., 1897-08-18
Emblematic

widows are so sensitive. Mrs. Nc
Fitz does not speak to me any more"
What Is the matter?"
Il told her didn't like the white dove
in her hat; it looked as if she might
have had it left over from Gates Ajar' "
Chicago Record.
The herald., 1897-08-18

A paper in Western Ontario, Canada
has been sued for libel because 1t assert
ed that member Of the local baseball
team could not play ball. 1t Is easy to
see, now, why our national game has
not made much headway in Canada
The herald., 1897-08-18

Five generations Of one family were
photographed together at Gilman, Ill.,
recently. The family could doubtless
have scared up another generation or
two had there been room on the phto-
eraph
The herald., 1897-08-18
Embarrassing

II suppose" said the police officials
friend, that your new position presents
some difficulty"
"Yes," replied the man who was sud-
denly promoted in the shake-up.
What is the hardest thing about it?
"Well, just at present what gives me
most trouble is learning not to salute
a man who is no longer my superior -
Washington Star
The herald., 1897-08-18

The rebuilding of the famous Ray
mond hotel would afford substantial
indication that the times are improving
But whether it Is rebuilt or not, the view
We do not have to rebuild the scenery.
The herald., 1897-08-18

The Duarte young man would better
before paying further court to Miss
Thompson. He has the law and Scotch
father to deal with
The herald., 1897-08-18
A Bedrock Proposition

We must either have another school
house or else have the streets covered
with children who ought to be in school.
Take your choice, gentlemen.-Santa
Monica outlook.
The herald., 1897-08-18

Senator Hanna was taken off the
wrecked yacht Comanche by tug. He
ought to order the tug to stand by with
steam on until next November. He may
need it again then.
The herald., 1897-08-18
Home Products Movement

The efforts of the Merchants and Man
ufacturers' association in the home prod
uct movement should receive the strong
est support and the heartiest co-opera-
ton on the part of every one who Is in
terested in the prosperity and develop
ment of Southern California.-Redond
Breeze,
The herald., 1897-08-18
Slight Relief

She-I just married you to spite George
Billings.
He-Oh, then it wasn't to just to spite
me?-Cincinnati Enquirer.
The herald., 1897-08-18

lightened country has taken steps to
enforce with the utmost vigor the alien
labor law against the citizens of the
United States. In this way we shall be
enabled to appreciate more fully the
wisdom that inspired the American
statesmen to pass a similar law last
winter-Rochester Herald.
The herald., 1897-08-18

The goldbug papers that swallowed
the fake interviews with Senators Jones
and Stewart of Nevada now wish they
had BEEN more moderate in their trans
ports. II 1t had been Uncle Horace
Boies. for instance, they would have
been SAFE
The herald., 1897-08-18
Fears No Error

When you see man stick stamp OH
an envelope before he writes the address
you can always tell that he is egotis tical.
He has faith in himself.--Philadelphia
Inquirer.
The herald., 1897-08-18
One Thing More to Control

Having branched out into the coffee
trade, all the sugar trust has to do now
is to corner the milk supply and it will
become the undisputed "Autocrat of
the Breakfast Table. philadelphia
Press.
The herald., 1897-08-18
The Way of the World

An official who is of no earthly use
feels gratified when the reporters, not
ing his leave of absence, can run in the
words, away on a we'll earned vaca-
ton" New Orleans Picayune.
The herald., 1897-08-18
In Mans Place

He-Do you believe in woman taking
mans place?
She-Yes; in a crowded street car
Philadelphia Record.
The herald., 1897-08-18

A San Pedro man was given fifteen
days in Jail for stealing yellow dog.
Even a yellow dog is worth something
since the Klondyke excitement began
The herald., 1897-08-18

1t is explained that Felts the man who
was going to fly from the summit of
Pixies Peak, lost his nerve. He may
have lost his nerve, but he saved his life
The herald., 1897-08-18
Generous

Give me bite of your candy please,
Flossie?' -
mo. but you may kiss me while my
mouth Is sticky."-Life.
The herald., 1897-08-18
Smaller But Better

Two dollars and half day is better
in Santa Ana than seven times as much
at Dawson City, any and every day in
the year.-Santa Ana Blade.
The herald., 1897-08-18
The Lamp of Experience

We have not read Professor Corbetts s.
thesis on what to do in a fight, but i,
probably tells the reader to do as Fitz-
simmons did.-Chicago News.
The herald., 1897-08-18

William and, Nicholas are determined j
to maintain the peace of Europe if they
have to fight jointly for it.
The herald., 1897-08-18
IMPROVEMENT Noticed

A notable bicycle fact is that, while
more than ever are interested in riding
the wheel, fewer are bent on it.-Phila-
delphia Times
The herald., 1897-08-18

Mayor Pat Gleason, of Lorg Island
City gave a free picnic and sail up the
sound to $4,000 people, mostly children,
ore day recently His announced amb.-
ton to be mayor of greater New York
can no longer be ignored even by the
good government folks. Mayor Pat says
that II he is elected he will give all the
children in greater New York picpic,
If 1t takes every steamboat ard barge in
the United States. Now, Pat Gleason is
not fit to be mayor of anything, and his
ambition is regarded, ae a huge joke; but
a man who has given $4,000 poor children
a days outing is a dangerous competitor.
Poor people have votes and. children
have influence.
The herald., 1897-08-18

Most Of the books of the day. are
really only books of the hour.-Boston
Globe.
To describe them more minutely, most
Of them are Wharf.-The dry goods stores
call seconds" as to merit.
The herald., 1897-08-18

Another person has starved to death
in New York city. Hurry up with that
prosperity!
The herald., 1897-08-18
The Shoe Is Pinching

The pleasing intelligence comes from
Canada that the government Of that en-
The herald., 1897-08-18

the country merely for party success.
We hope that Klondyke will yield all
the gold the most sanguine predict, and
that providence will vouchsafe to this
country a continuation of good crops
The herald., 1897-08-18

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST IS, 1897.