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The herald., 1897-05-02
Most Rapidly Growing City

The triumph Of Los Angeles in her
census is great comfort after hard
year. and gives her another big chance
to crow. The result shows that she has
considerably over 100000 and that even
reaching that mark would have made
her a gain of 100 per cent in seven years.
which is by far the largest Of any city in
the union. Assuming that other cities
have what they claim-and they have
not proved 1t, as Los Angeles has-the
gain of other leading cities in the same
period is far less. San Francisco was
only II 2-3 per cent; Minneapolis, p
per cent: Portland. 70 per cent, which is
the nearest to Los Angeles of any. This
is not only very gratifying, as victory
over all others, but sets at rest her own
claims, taking them out of the realm Of
guesswork and removing all chance OF
disbelief. Now strangers will know that
she has what she claims. and that she
is the most rapidly growing city in the
United States.-Pasadena Star.
The herald., 1897-05-02
Evolution

Reader, the heaven inspired melodious
singer; loftiest Serene Highness; nay
thy own amber locked. snow-and-rose-
bloom maiden, worthy to glide, sylph-
like, almost on air, whom thou lowest
worshippest as divine presence, which.
indeed, symbolically taken, she is-has
descended, like thyself, from that same
hair mantled, flint-hurling Aboriginal
Anthropophagus' Out Of the eater CO.
meth forth meat; out Of the strong CO.
meth forth sweetness. What changes
are wrought. not by time, yet in time /!
For not mankind only. but all that man.
kind does or beholds, Is in continual
growth. regeneeis and self-perfect1ns
vitality. Cast forth thy act, thy word
into the everything, ever-working uni
verse; it is seed-grain that cannot die;
unnoticed today (sayS one). 1t will be
found flourish.ing as banyan grove
(perhaps, alas, as a hemlock forestry af-
ter thousand years-Thomas Carlyle's
"Sartor Resartus."
The herald., 1897-05-02

will be useful, even II no more than to
discuss some or all Of the great problems
now before the country for solution. The
members might gain light and they
might be able to enlighten the country.
1t is more than probable that the SEN
ate will debate the tariff bill for consid-
erable time: 1t is the prerogative Of that
body to do so, and discussion considera-
bly, prolonged has this defense. that in
the lower branch there was practically
no debate. or at least none that fully
elucidated the subject.
To take up the money question would
not disturb business any more. II as
much, as taking up the tariff question. 1t
has to be taken up at some time. and un-
til one or the other Of the conflicting theo-
ries is adopted there will be no rest, no
confidence and very little prosperity,
even should the wisest tariff law be en-
acted.
The president and the majority In the
house Of representatives have combined
fensible under any circumstances, and
certainly one that is uncalled for, as the
senate has thus far given no indication
o: a factious disposition. 1t has only
demanded that the tariff bill shall be
fully considered. 1t cannot be denied
that the bill as it passed the house radi-
cally changes existing laws, and 1t is not
that its effect should be
carefully inquired into.
If it were a fact that the senate is
acting factiously 1t would be no excuse
for the house to sit in idleness. Bills
passed by one branch during this ses-
sion will survive and may be acted upon
by the other branch during the two other
sessions to be held before the present
congress expires.
The herald., 1897-05-02
DERELICTION OF DUTY

The house of representatives is spend
ing its time in idleness, adjourning for
three days at time, and neg,ecting to
do any business of consequence until the
tariff bill comes back to it from the SEN
ate.
The president may call an extraor-
dinary session Of congress, but he cannot
limit its action. 1t is coordinate and
independent branch Of the government,
and when once convened can do what it
wants and adjourn at its pleasure. In
the call for the extra session the presi-
dent alluded only to the need for more
revenue. and thus indicated his idea that
legislation upon the tariff should be the
principal, if not The only, work of the ses-
sion. Though the previous congress had
failed to pass three appropriation bills.
the president omitted to state that fact
as a reason for calling congress to-
gether. So that it Is not unfair to say
hat the president proceeded to the limit
CT his power in giving direction to con-
gressional action. By the course which
it is pursuing the house of representa-
tives is manifesting subservience to ex-
ecutive will beyond all precedent in the
history of congress. Let it be admitted
urgent need of the moment, still it can
rot be denied that there are other ques-
t!ons upon which the country is agitated,
and that sooner or later they must be
dealt with and the sooner the better.
The money question cannot be made to
sleep by the refusal of congress to no.
tice it. Both sides are urgent that it
shall be speedily dealt with and a final
policy determined upon. The bankers
and money lenders are persistently
active in keeping the subject before the
country, and to that extent the bimetal-
lists cooperate with their opponents
There is no class of numerical respecta
bility which desires that the money ques
ton shall remain untouched longer than
is absolutely unavoidable.
Economics embrace both tariff and
finance; they are cognate questions, and
it is proper that they should be con-
siGered in pari passu, if not in conjunc
tion. If the country is suffering from a
defective or unwise revenue policy, it
is extensively believed that a more po-
tent cause of distress is the existence of
vicious money legislation. The demand
for reform and revision of our monetary
system is immensely greater than the
demand for tariff revision.
There is the appearance now that the
present session will be prolonged for
months, and during that time shall the
representatives of the people sit with
heir fingers in their mouths aad let ex-
penses roll up? The people elected then.
to look after every interest of the coun-
Try when in session. While the senate
is considering the tariff bill why should
not the house work at something that
The herald., 1897-05-02
An Exceptional Presidents Son

State Senator James r. Garfield Of
Ohio Is an exception to the general run
Of Presidents sons, growing out Of the
fact that he Is not looking for an office
under the present administration. On
the contrary he Is attending strictly to
his personal affairs and Incidentally look
ing out for the interests of a national
banking institution in the Buckeye state
in which he IS interested. Mr. Garfield
called at the White house recently to
pay his respects to President Mckinley
Upon learning, however, that 1t was to
be the Presidents quiet day the former
occupant of the White house went over
to see Comptroller Eckels and was soor
immersed in a bank examiners state
ment in regard to the institution in which
he Is tereeted.-Chicago Tribune.
The herald., 1897-05-02
THE NEW DIVORCE LAW

The new divorce law, which forbids
divorces from marrying again within
the term Of one year from the date OF
their legal separation is a salutary stat
ute and its good effects are already ap-
parent, although 1t has been in force but
a few days. 1t is receiving very gen.
eral approval from the press and people
of the state.
In many cases. to remarry at once
seems to be as much the aim Of one or
both parties as the desire for separa-
ton. The result is. plainly speaking,
nothing more nor less than legalized
prostitution. This is harsh name, but
it is justified by the facts, and there is
no use in mincing words where the good
name of California Is involved, in the
effort to institute reform. That there
are cases where this Characterization is
not justified is admitted; but the new
law visits no real hardships or injustice
upon them.
The states that have made 1t easy to
obtain divorces have suffered from their
mistaken policy, while the states that
have adopted strict laws have profited
thereby The name of "the divorce
state" is a disgrace and a reproach to
the commonwealth to which it is at
tached.
1t is a great mistake to suppose that
lax divorce laws lessen matrimonial
troubles. by severing the ties that bind
men and women to unworthy helpmates.
On the contrary, such laws increase
trouble and suffering by making men
and women regard lightly the marriage
tie. The man or woman who marries
blindly and without thoughtful consid-
Grafton simply because the tie can be
easily broken in case Of dissatisfaction
is not likely to add to the world store of
happiness.
The herald., 1897-05-02
Los Angeles, May l.
A Suggestion

To the Editor Of the Los Angeles Her
aid: In Harper's Weekly Of April 10th
there Is an interesting account Of the
new Providence public library building
about to be erected at cost Of 1926. 900.
John Nicholas Brown, worthy son of
the founder Of Brown university, has
just given the public library trustees
$500 900 for the new building. which is
to be up to date in all it's appointments
for usefulness in every respect. Are
there no John Nicholas Browns in Los
Angeles? The Providence public bene.
factor, who is also the son Of public
benefactor-may the tribe Increase is
still a young man, scarcely 80 years Of
age. H. d. BARROWS.
The herald., 1897-05-02
Fiesta Royalty

To the Editor Of the Los Angeles
Herald: Your editorial In yesterdays is-
sue, criticising the feature Of La Fiesta
appertaining to the queen and her court.
calls on me for an answer and explana-
tion.
When the first Fiesta was organised,
our main object for the celebrations was
not to initiate anything Of a similar ma
ture conducted in other cities or .coun-
tries. New Orleans has her king, DO has
Kansas City. and st. Louis the veiled
prophet. The committee thoroughly
discussed the question who or what
should be the central figure Of our cele-
bration. We came to the conclusion
that not more appropriate proposition
for Los Angeles could be selected than q
queen Those connected with the differ
ent Fiesta organizations can testify to
the fact that this feature has had the
most refined influence on our festival.
and has everywhere caused applause
and commendation. Not enough praise
can be given to Mrs Childs, Mrs. Wood.
Mrs. Lewis and, lastly. but surely not
least. to Miss Francisco Alexander. for
the superb manner in which they have
carried out their part, and through their
efforts made success Of the oelebra-
ton.
The fear Of royalty's taking hold Of our
country on this account Is hardly to be
thought Of The queen, after her last
public appearance. steps from her throne
and lofty position a common mortal.
with only the qualification that she, with
her court, has done her share Of making
the festival a success. She deserves the
thanks Of the community for her public
spirit.
If you take away this feature Of the
celebration, 1t would be interesting to
know, what you could substitute for
it. There is nothing so easy as criticism.
but finding fault should be coupled with
something better to take its place
MAX MEYBERG.
Los Angeles Nav l.
The herald., 1897-05-02

been known as Byxantium. New Rome.
Constantinople and Istamboul. The
Doric founders Of the first city, who
came up from Megara In Greece in 666
B. c., gave It the first appellation. Just
across the Bosphorus, where Scutari
now stands, colony Of Megarians had
previously founded Chalcedon. The site
of Byzantium was obviously so much
superior to the one on the Asiatic shore,
that in derision Chalcedon was known
for ages as 1.-The City Of the Blind"
because they had overlooked the other
position. At once the city sprang into
Importance. and for all these long CEN
turtles the Persians disputed its possess
sion with the Greeks, the Spartans with
the Athenians, the Romans with the
Greeks, the Turks with the Eastern en-
pire, and the Russians with the Turks.
Gauls and Goths have besteged it. Ven
ice, Austria and England. as we'll as
Russia. have coveted it, No intelligent
and cultivated persons eye has ever
rested on 1t but in admiration. De-
stroyed by a conqueror who could, not
take it except by its destruction, he at
once set to work to rebuild it more glo-
riously than before.
Constantine the Great chose 1t instead
of imperial Rome as the seat Of his en-
pire. He enlarged the original Byzan-
tium, which occupied single hill near
the waters edge, and made seven
hilled city like Rome. to which he gave
the name of New Rome" This was
toward the end of the third century of
the Christian era and for 1000 years it
stood as the seat Of the Eastern en-
pire, and the see of the Metropolitan of
the Greek church. Its greatest mosque
was once the cathedral church OF st.
Sophia, or Holy Wisdom. The Arab ca
liphs made a dozen attempts to take
and failed. The last Of
them to try was Haroun- -AlRashidh him
self. The Turks began their assaults
on its walls in the fifteenth century, and
after many assaults it fell into the
hands Of Mohammed II in 1453,when the
Emperor Constantine Palaeologus de-
livered it up. For 444 years, therefore,
it has been the seat of empire to the
Ottomans, and for nearly sixteen CEN
turies it has held sway over a large
portion Of the earth.
In the hands Of people Of progressive
spirit, with modern ideas Of commerce
and war, Constantinople might be made
q city which in power and wealth. in cul-
rival in the world. The trade of three
continents would center there. The
products Of all the fairest and richest
portions Of those three continents would
pass her gates. The mildness of eli
mate almost matchlees, the history Of
4 city unique among men, the beauty Of
spot by sea and land unmatchable be-
meath the skies, and with monuments Of
ancient architecture, Greek, Roman,
Saracenic, Byzantine and Ottoman, the
city, rid OF the filth and misrule of the
modern Turk. would attract people from
all over the globe.
The mean jealousy and selfish obstruc-
ton of the hereditary rulers of Europe,
who feel their sceptres slipping from
heir grasp, their crowns trembling,
'eady to fall from their low brows, and
heir thrones shaken by the storms of
1oplllar discomfort forbid this to ba
How long?
The herald., 1897-05-02
The New Eden

Where the gum trees are waving in soft
warm wind,
And the passing of time is unreckoned,
1t was here in the garden that Adam first
slnned
And Eve was a very close second.
But the garden relapsed when the gard
ener was fired
Twas a prey to the thief and marauder--
When Adam, who found that his lease had
expired,
Took a tramp with his wife Ter the bor-
der.
But 10! in the close of our century rum
The garden is being restored,
As witness the flowers that smile in the
The herald., 1897-05-02
al Hancock said that the tariff

General Hancock said that the tariff
is a local question, and the assertion de-
feated him for the presidency Defeat
ed because he told the truth" might
properly have been written on his polit-
ical tombstone. Today nobody dares say
that the Dingley tariff bill is being con-
sidered on broader grounds than those Of
local and personal interest. 1t is a regret
table fact that many of the senators and
representatives. in congress apparently
consider it their duty to protect such in
terests rather than the interests of the
whole country. 1t is impossible to con-
struct a tariff law that will be fair to all.
The herald., 1897-05-02
The anxiety of Europe and the at

The anxiety of Europe and the at
tention of the whole world are centered
upon. the new Greek premier, Ralli. II
would seem that it is too late even for
his name to be a good omen for the
troops. but judicious and prompt action
en- his part may save the nation Greece
is evidently to be given an opportunity
to retire as gracefully as the circum-
stances allow and without being forced
to sue for peace. 1t will be wise for her
to accept terms without delay before the
Turkish troops get any nearer Athens.
The herald., 1897-05-02
And The fruitas. thst sladdsns our board

Then pluck Tor the bridal : blossomins
eprig
From the branches that shadow your
door,
Singing. hail to the land Of the Grange and
fig.
And tho leaf that our mother frst wore.
And may We remember. oh daughters Of
Eve
That the body = more than the raimant:
And that hero in our midst, II you'u only
believe.
A paradise waits for claimant.
%. r. FELLOWS
Pasadena, Cal.
The herald., 1897-05-02
THE HERALD'S MUSE

(Under this title The Herald publishes
original verses contributed by local
writers. In the belief that there Is much
genuine talent In Southern California. and
that all the conditions Of climate. scenery
and association are calculated to inspire
the divine passion, this opportunity is given
to local poets to present their claims to ce-
| Ia
The herald., 1897-05-02
THE PUBLIC PULSE

(The Herald under this heading prints
but does not assume re-
sponsibility for the sentiments expressed.
Correspondents are requested to cultivate
brevity as far as Is consistent with the
proper expression Of their views.)
The herald., 1897-05-02

The outlook for the reasonable recog-
milton of citrus fruits in the tariff bill
is considerably improved. Senator
Jones of ..evada holds the balance o.
power and is evidently determined that
the demands of the west shall not be
ignored.
The herald., 1897-05-02

The polite Galveston News suggests
that the advance agent of prosperity be
met half way. Will the News guarantee
that the aforesaid agent will come the
other half?
The herald., 1897-05-02
Women and the Law

Forty-seven women graduated in the law
course at the University of the City of New
York last week Considering the fact that
women have been "laying down the law
for so long 1t Is not surprising that a few
of them are taking it tup.-MinneapolisJo our
nal.
The herald., 1897-05-02
The Mysterious System

What some people do not know about the
levee system would overflow the river
banks at any season of the year II 1t could
be Jumped together and dropped into the
water.-New Orleans RtcaYuno.
The herald., 1897-05-02

A dress suit revival having beer
started by an Oakland pastor, no sim
ners in sackoloth reed apply at the
mourners' bench.
The herald., 1897-05-02

"The best man in every ward should
be it's alderman" says the Utica Press.
But what constitutes the best man."
Opinions might differ.
The herald., 1897-05-02

The statement that resident McKin
ley lives in a democratic way Is indig
nantly resented by Republican office
holders.
The herald., 1897-05-02

The latest session of the New York
legislature was, as usual, ''the most cor
rupt body since Tweed's days"
The herald., 1897-05-02

Theodore Roosevelt is only a fresh
water salt, after all that has been done
for him.
The herald., 1897-05-02

Jonah and Ananias have taken charge
of the Dingley bill, judging from appear
anceS.
The herald., 1897-05-02

Miss Beatrice Harraden's brain is out
weighed by her dyspepsia.
The herald., 1897-05-02

New York will soon be greater but i
will be no better.
The herald., 1897-05-02

Princeton. N. j.. is still on the map.
The morning times., 1897-01-13
SPORTS In GENERAL.

A local hockey team has been organized
and active practice is under way prepara-
tory TO the match next week with the
Baltimore Hockey Club.
Ice yachting now has the call among
sport lovers of the Hudson River valley
Orange Lake is the popular spot for sail
ing, and wealthy New Workers are en-
gagged daily in testing the relative speed
qualities Of their flyers.
All over the country there is a growing
feeling that new skating rules should
be formulated, as those in vogue are both
antiquated and inadequate. This fact
is clearly demonstrated by the difficulties
confronting the judges in determinin g
various points developed in the present
Series of races at the Ice Palace.
The bout between Jack Daley and Leslie
Pierce, which will take place before the
new Spa Athletic Club, next Monday
evening, is accounted the star event Of
the season among followers of fistiana
in this locality. Each man has defeated
most OF minor pugilists, and they are SO
evenly matched that speculation as to the
winner has no stronger foundation than
opinion TO back it.
Pat Raedy, the Popular niGdleweight, has
gone INTO active training for his fight with
Hite Pcckham on the 2Sth Of this month.
The fight promises 10 he hot one from
the start and a number of wagers are
being placed 10y the followers OF each man.
Byron McClenand, of Lexington, KY,
has entered the following horses for the
Newmarket Stakes in England: Bay colt
10y imp Rayon d'or-sally McCleIland: bay
colt by Bermuda, cut of the dam Of Faith
ful. and bay colt by Bermuda -Lisric.
The peace movement bteween Yale and
Harvard seems tending toward a success
fu issue at last. Within two weeks rep
rescntatives OF the two colleges VIII meet
and draw up an agreement that will pro-
vide for a renewal of athletic competi-
tions between them.
Mysterious Billy Smith, the boxer,
displayed the most remarkable nerve in
boxing nine rounds with broken arm the
other night in New York. He tainted at
the end of the last round, but saved himself
a defeat, asthe fight was declared a draw.
The morning times., 1897-01-13

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Based upon these cures Will be
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learned professors Will expouud to
resh-lipped students in the class
room.
Inspired by these cures, despOndent
practitioners VIII take heart and
achieve fame.
Learning the treatment which
makes these cures possible, medical
men, OF business energy. Will achieve
fortunes.
And from the offices of Doctor Nc
Coy's national practice in Washing
ton will go out to all the world not
only the means which he has sum
moned to restore the lost sense of
hearing, but instruction in methods
of mastering disease which have
made his name famous and crowned
him with the honor of such splendid
service to the human race.
The morning times., 1897-01-13
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