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The herald., 1898-07-29
X-RAYS ON X-RAY

"X-Ray,"in letter to local paper,
deprecates the cheap, silly and derog-
atory talk about the Seventh regiment"
and thinks the real friends of the South
ern California volunteers should rather
praise their fortitude in submissively
waiting orders to go when and where
directed, ''in accordance with the wis
dom and Judgment of the war board"
Who constitute the war board? The
president, the secretary of war, the sec
rotary Of the navy, and two or three
army and navy experts
1t was semi officially explained from
San Francisco, a month ago, that a re-
quest from the secretary of war upon
a subordinate in command was equiva-
lent to an order.
In a telegram to Henry T. Gage, July
81. Secretary Alger said: I'VE cannot
here give preference, as the command
ing officer has the matter entirely in
charge"
Since the mobilization of troops at San
Francisco there have been three COM
manding officers at that post
Does "x-Ray" desire an outraged peo-
pie TO believe that each of these com
manding officers" has in turn, and un-
aided discovered a pretext for select
ing other troops to go to the front, and
for leaving the Seventh to do guard duty
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In q pestilential camp for an indefinite
period? Was not the Seventh almost
the first to reach designated rendez-
vous after the call to arms? Is it not
conceded to be as fine regiment as
any yet mustered? Is it not composed
Of the flower of Southern California
youth? Is it not equal in drill and disci-
pline to any command that has been
sent to the front? Has not it's courage
and fortitude" commanded the respect
of all, including "X-Ray" himself?
What Is there in the composition or
justify singing it out from twenty other
regiments and battalions for onerous
duties, not contemplated by anybody
when it was mustered, or for depriva-
lions not dreamed of when enlistments
were made? What possible motives
could three successive commanding
officers" have for thus discriminating
against a particular regiment? What
fornia for moment believes the studied
insults heaped upon the Seventh regi-
ment have not been directly inspired by
Russell A, Alger? Who doubts the mall
ice that has dictated it?
Crooked tubes, rather than Crooke's
tubes. are used by "X-Ray" in his ef-
forts to see the bone in this contention,
for no less a parsonage than Brigadier-
General Harrison Gray Otis has certi-
fed that the abuses to which the Sew
enth has been subjected are not, as al
legged by the invisible special pleader
with dull rays, Imaginary"
Nothing which Secretary Alger or his
war board have now in their power to
do will produce throughout Southern
California that "better feeling all
around" which ''X-Ray" so much courts.
The insults and sights which partisan
member Of the presidents official fam
lily has heaped upon a gallant and pa
triotic command, by way of vicarious
punishment of a people for daring to
criticise the prostitution of his high Of
flee for base personal and presumptively
sordid ends, has produced feeling, from
one end to the other of the injured sec
ton, that cannot be "bettered" by any
such sophistical pleas as are put forth
by "X-Ray"
Unmask this anonymous correspond
ent, and there will be disclosed the fea-
lures of typical member of the Los
Angeles Republican push. super-sens-
tive to the influence which Ayers in
defensible conduct promises to have
upon the results in the approaching
political campaign, alarmed at the grow
ing indignation of Southern Califor-
mans, without reference to partisan
bias, and fearful lest the disposition to
rebuke a palpable wrong shall multiply
the embarrassments of his party.
The herald., 1898-07-29
Mr.. Gladstone's Literary Earnings

Mr.. Gladstones contributions were for
many years greatly coveted by English and
American editors, says The Bookman The
way to gain his consent was to suggest to
him a subject on which his mind was
busy. For his papers on the 'Impregnable
Rock of Holy Scripture" which appeared
in Good Words and the American Sunday
School Times, he received 5000 each. He
has accepted as little for a signed article
as e7O, but perhaps the average price was
5000, a price well within the value of the
provided the subject was
popular From his books he could not
have derived very much income, their cir
culation being in most cases comparative
ly limited. Of the "Impre enable Rock of
Holy Scripture" however, more than H.
900 copies have been sold, and some Of his
pamphlets, though not the latest, have
had very large circulations. Mr.. Gladstone
was much disappointed at the compare
lively small sale of his great edition OF
Butler.
The herald., 1898-07-29
POINTED PARAGRAPHS

Uncle Sans boys will make excellent
Havana filters.
Love may not be blind, but 1t seldom sees
its finish
Only the best Of everything comes to the
man who waits on himself.
A man always imagines he wants the
earth until he gets sick.
Some men are too lazy to acquire door
from which to keep away the wolf
A woman always believes a statement
until she hears contradictory one.
BY the time some people make up their
minds what to do it's too late to do It,
Lovers may refuse to say good-by for
ever and yet put in two or three hours at 1t.
But few men decline a nomination for
Office II they think there is any show Of
being elected.
When young man is in love he should
press his own suit. instead Of employing q
tailor to do 1t for him.-Chicago News.
The herald., 1898-07-29
He Noticed the Likeness

A Partisan swell recently had a crayon
picture of himself made, which he after
ward pretended to find fault with
at does not bear the slightest resem-
blance to me-" he said, land will not take
it,
The artist protested but all to no avail.
"All right. SIR" he remarked. finally, ".f
it don't look like you, of course can't rea-
sonably expect to get paid for it."
After the dandy had left the painter added
to the portrait a magnificent pair Of ass
ears. and exhibited 1t in the window, thus
altered, to the gaze Of the curious public.
1t hadn't been long exposed when the
dandy entered the artists studio in tow
erng rage, and, finding that threats
amounted to nothing, he at last offered to
buy it, even at a considerable advance upon
the original price.
"It wasn't strange you didn't recognize
your resemblance to the picture at first"
said the painter, "but knew you'd notice
the likeness as soon as added those ears"
Spare Moments.
The herald., 1898-07-29
The Climate of the Philippines

In regard to the climate which foreigner
encounters, 1t is easy to exaggerate its dis
comforts, although 1t is tropical, still even
in summer the climate may be called
healthy. From eDcember to March there
are warm days. with cool nights and little
rain. During March. April and May the
days are hot, dry and dusty, while the ther-
mometer rises to SO degrees at noon. but
the nights are not uncomfortable. In the
latter part of May and of June there are
thunder storms every afternoon with tre-
mendous downpour of rain. The greatest
heat occurs in these months, the thermom-
eter rising frequently to los degrees in the
shade. July, August and September are
the months, of the great typhoons, and
while Manila escapes the greatest fury of
these, still enough of their force remains
to demolish many houses. During October
and November storms lessen in frequency
and severity, and the weather gradually
settles into the fine days of December
Scribner's Magazine.
The herald., 1898-07-29
DEMOCRATIC CLUBS

The organization of three Democratic
silver parties are wide awake and are
preparing to make an active and agrees
sive campaign. The organization of
clubs is a movement in the right direc-
ton. They fill sphere of usefulness
in arousing interest and in securing the
cooperation of the members of the par
ties which could not be accomplished in
any other way, and at the same time
they are helpful auxiliaries to the man
aging and campaign committees who
direct the affairs of the party. They
aid campaign work in providing means
The herald., 1898-07-29
Summer Scenes in Billville

We see that the government Is to tax
every legacy. But as we only have one
leg we will go in at half rate.
The war is developing heroes so fast that
before we discover that we're third cousin
to one We are brother-in-law to another.
This government Is awful slow on war
news. We have not issued an extra in ten
days, and we've got one grocery bill and
two notes to meet.
We do not see why there should be a
scarcity of food in the Philippine islands.
Billville alone sent over seven fat mission
aries six weeks ago.
All the patriots are not in the army. Some
Of them remain at home to solicit subscrip-
tons for monuments to dead heroes.
We don't know whether we can hold the
Philippines or not. The watermelon season
is upon us, and really we have about all we
can hold conveniently.
The weather is intensely hot now, and II
is quite natural that we should get at
lagerheads with Germany.-Atlanta Consti-
tuition.
The herald., 1898-07-29
Cervera Is Short Of Funds

Admiral Cervera has received cable
from Blanco asking him If he needs funds.
Blanco tried to reach Cervera through
French channels, but, failing, the message
fell into the hands of Secretary Long, who
at once forwarded 1t. Cervera has little IL
any money. There was $4,000 in the safe Of
the Colon, but there was no time to open 4.
Cervera has received many letters and
kilograms, but in his low condition Of
health he receives them with little apparent
interest and makes few responses. Captain
Moreu of the Cristobal Colon said that It
was hard for him to talk, because he knew
but little of the English language and be-
cause he was deeply touched by the ex-
perience through which he had passed.
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of reaching the rank and file of the
parties, and thus making them familiar
with the issues of the campaign and the
lines upon which 1t is to be fought.
The organization of these clubs is en-
couraging in another respect. The
Young Mems Democratic League, as it's
name indicates, was organized and is
of whom will cast their first votes at
the ensuing election. These young men
and budding voters have become Demo-
Gratis after careful study and discussion
among themselves of the live issues
which divide the political parties of this
nation Having reached a conclusion
that the Democratic party alone stands
for the true principles of government,
especially in respect to taxation and
finance, they have organized this club
and propose to take an active part in
the campaign. This is healthful sign
of the times. 1t shows that thinking
young men are not unaware of the evils
which threaten the republic, nor of the
remedies for these evils, and knowing
these things they have not hesitated
to cast their lot with the party in whose
ranks they may demonstrate their 10y
atty to and love of country and its in
situations. 1t is we'll for these young
men that they have taken this stand.
1t Is well for the country.
The organization Of the Mcguire and
Fourth Ward clubs is also worthy of
special mention. Their MEMBERSHIPS are
made up of clean and conservative men.
Their officers are representative citizens.
1t is proposed to make the Mcguire club
permanent organization and Demo-
cratic headquarters. 1t is the intention
OF its members to secure a general mem
bership throughout the city and county.
and to make it club that all Demo-
Gratis Will feel proud of, and to be a |
member of which will be considered an |
honor.
The promoters Of the Mcguire and I
Fourth Ward clubs, lists of whom were
published in The Herald recently, are
in themselves guarantees that these or
CARNATIONS will be all that is claimed
for them. They deserve the support of
every Democrat in this city and county
who believes in clean politics.
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Billy Carlson's Modestv

lhere never was but one Hon. William
II. carlson. as is evident by every other
move ne makes For instance, this last
move. lie caused us. in the excess Of his
modesty, TO understand that he was only
TO be an assistant paymaster in the navy,
and that he might be attached to Schley 8
hagship, the Brooklyn or some other old
tub. But what are the important facts?
Why, he is to be nothing less than an as
sistant paymaster for the Southern Pa
cific railway of Kentucky. Think of that!
An officer on the staff of Rear Admiral
Coils ?. Huntington. And he never told it,
San Diego Sun.
The herald., 1898-07-29
TO LIBERATE, NOT ENsLAvE

It IL hoped the president is determined.
as the New York Herald Washington
correspondent declares he is, to make
the assumption by Spain Of the Cuban
debt one of the conditions Of peace, for
the turning over to the mercies Of the
bondholders Of the people Of the island
would not only be gross and utterly
unjustifiable step, but would be men
ace to the future peace Of this country.
The debt was created by Spain in its
war upon the Cubans, and is a just
charge against the treasury of the king
dom. Nor does it follow that, because
the revenues of the island are pledged
to the payment OF the debt, the Cubans
are morally or legally responsible for
its payment. They were not consulted.
The men who furnished the money bet
on tSpain's ability to collect 1t from its
subjects and pay it over. They have
lost the bet. Spain has defaulted In its
indicated method of raising the funds,
but 1t has other resources, and the bond
holders must look to the principal. The
collateral has disappeared. The Sc
curity has been destroyed. The Cubans
couldn't pay the debt in generation,
If they would. 1t isn't their debt, and
/. represents shot and shell employed
priety might England have imposed
upon the American colonies the expense
incurred by her in fighting them.
It is limited that this question may
eventually threaten foreign complica-
tions, for the reason that great part
of the Cuban debt is held in France and
other European countries The fact does
not alter our relations with the Cuban
people, or our duty to them. In enter
ing upon this war 1t was no purpose of
to foreign spectators. 1t is doubtless
true that a portion of the debt Is held
by citizens Of this country, but that
fact has no bearing upon the situation.
Men who bought Spanish bonds at from
go to SO cents on the dollar knew what
they were doing. The discount exacted
represented their estimate of the value
Of the security. If they shall receive
par and interest, they will not be ex-
pected to divide earnings with the Amer
lean government or American people.
They must take the chances incident
to and inseparable from speculation in
questionable paper.
The suggestion that France, or any
other continental power, will interpose
its strength between the United States
and the holders Of Spanish securities
Is little less than absurd. No European
government would dare to assume such
an attitude for moment. The holders
Of Confederate bonds might with equal
justice demand their redemption by the
United States.
The Cubans must be allowed to or
ganize a stable government, and be left
unhampered to work out their destiny.
We have no right to load them down
with financial chains. Our declared mis-
sion is to nberate. and not to enslave
them.
The herald., 1898-07-29
SILENCED

The kicker was ready his feelings to tell
Concerning his various woes,
For his dinner was cold, and ill-tasting as
well,
And his bed was too hard for repose,
But his eye CHANGED to light on the paper
that night
Which told of the lads far away,
And the life that they led in the thick of the
fight,
And then he had nothing to say.
And the mercury rose to the top of the glass
In the air that was heavy and still;
And he had to deduct when his money he'd
pass
A share for the government till.
Existence seemed only merciess MOL.
With little to bid him be gay;
With only new promise of trouble and toll
But the kicker had nothing to say.
-Washington Star
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It'd Bits for the Thank Tank

Mrs. Sarah Taulbee has the thanks of
the editor and his better * for a fine mess
of string beans.
Miss Mamie Kash will please accept the
thanks of the editor and his better "A for
a half bushel of nice apples.
Our colored friends, Noah Taylor and
Sarah Isom. have the thanks of the editor
and his better y for beautiful mess each
of beans and beets.
Mrs. Belle Godsey will please accept the
thanks of the editor and his better y for
a dozen Of the finest cucumbers we have
seen this season~-Haxel Green Herald.
The herald., 1898-07-29
The Gem That Is to Be Ours

A French writer has described the Island
of Puerto Rico as la plus riante des An
TILES" Should it fall to us to possess it,
our wide domain of varied climes would
embraces no region so attractive or valu-
able as a winter resort or refuge for in
valids as the mountain land of this smiling
and luxurlant gem of the ocean.-Colonel
Winthrop, U.S.A., in the Outlook.
The herald., 1898-07-29
Grain Raising

There is beginning to be some traffic in
grain land in this county, and there is
abundant reason therefor. There has been
a very strong prejudice against grain
farming by the aid of irrigation, but this
Is gradually being overcome. We
shall not be surprised If Kern county, in
the not distant future. ranks near the
head of the list of grain growing coun-
ties in this state.-Kern County Echo.
The herald., 1898-07-29
A Profitable Industry

decided Improvement has been devel-
oped in the market for nearly all kinds Of
cured and evaporated fruit, more espec-
tally for apricots, peaches and prunes.
Prices are quotably higher on apricots
and peaches, and there is pronounced
tendency on prunes to better figures than
have been lately ruling.-Paciic Rural
Press
The herald., 1898-07-29
A New Heir in the Edison Home

In the handsome home Of Thomas A.
Edison at Llewellyn park there is pink
bunch of humanity about which all the in
terest of the household centers. Mrs.
Thomas A. Edison gave birth to nine
pound boy on Sunday. -Four times before
Mr.. Edison has heard the announcement:
IA girl" Two boys call him father. This
is the fourth child Of the present Mrs. Edi-
son.-New York Herald.
The herald., 1898-07-29
Compensation

Water development in and about Pasa-
dena, as well as elsewhere in Southern
California, this dry year adds many thou
sands of dollars to the permanent valua-
ton of this country.-Pasadena Star.
The herald., 1898-07-29

General Miles campaign has rendered
Sagasta hysterical, and he inveighs
against it in vigorous Latin as breach
of good faith. But it proceeds regard
less. Thirteen-inch shells would be more
potent than his rawlings. The ultimatum
of the United States will soon be in his
hands, and he can then vote. He can't
stop Miles by screaming fraud across the
Atlantic. His voice is amortized.
The herald., 1898-07-29
All in Good Time

Some Of our frisky neighbors are in,
clined to josh about our mule transit.
Don't fret yourselves, gentlemen of the
Faber. Redlands will retire it's mule SER
vice before New York gets rid of its re-
naming horse cars.-Redlands Record.
The herald., 1898-07-29

Humanity and civilization" appear to
be making pretty heavy drafts upon the
American people just now. 1t is strange
the acquisitions all come in a lump.
Stranger still, we have neglected a
palpable duty so long.
The herald., 1898-07-29
Mercurial jealousy

The government thermometer at Red
lands Tuesday registered Ill degrees in the
shade. That was four degrees above the
San Bernardino official temperature, al
though other thermometers here rose few
degrees above 107.-San Bernardino Sun.
The herald., 1898-07-29

Illinois Democrats have declared for
pear to believe in the people. They as
sumo that the people can be trusted.
They don't seem to think that a plan
that has worked so satisfactorily in the
democratic government of Switzerland
will not be necessarily fatal to our re-
publican forms. Anyway, they are dis
posed to try 1t. T..
The herald., 1898-07-29

the state, instead Of squabbling over
dead issues" It would indeed be for
tunate thing for the commonwealth II
"the railroad" would keep out of the
campaign, but 1t is 1.-The railroad" in the
which almost warrant special crusade
against 1t.
The herald., 1898-07-29

Navy department officials now admit.
what this journal has from the first in
sisted, that there was never a purpose
to send fleet under Watson, or anybody
else, to lombard the Spanish coast.
The herald., 1898-07-29

Since he broke his kneecap, the only
thing that has happened to the Prince of
Wales was a half-column editorial about
it In the New York Herald. And it reads
as If 1t were premeditated.
The herald., 1898-07-29

mo peace proposals have been made.
But the peace proposals made were by
private parties. The proposals for peace
I made were forwarded to Washington
before Miles took Porto Rico. Hence
the United States has violated the rules
OF civilized warfare by invading Span
ish soil after I had nearly made up my
mind to sue for peace. "-Sagasta.
The herald., 1898-07-29

We cannot think that the fiimsy argu-
ments Of the subsidized press against Ma
CURES election as governor of this state
will have any weight with the rank and
file of the Democrats, Populists and Silver
Republicans. On the contrary, we believe
that the chances for union of the reform
forces were never brighter, and with such
union Maguire's election is an assured
fact. None know this better than those
willy Republican manipulators who are
prostituting the party they disgrace to
serve the ends of their corporation masters.
Jacksonville Transcript.
The herald., 1898-07-29

The army in Cuba should be REIN
forced, not withdrawn. A nation that
proposes to defy the world should not
hesitate now. He who hesitates is lost
On to Havana
The herald., 1898-07-29
A Victim of the Heat

Ghosts in word paintings will be seen
fitting about the hall, doing wonderful
things. The angels of Christianity and
materialistic infidelity cross swords
Riverside Enterprise.
The herald., 1898-07-29

According to Mr.. Alger, Michigan is
the only state in the Union that has
filled it's quota.
The herald., 1898-07-29

About the time the reform Republic
ans in New York succeed in downing
Platt there won't be much of Repub-
lican party left there.
The herald., 1898-07-29

Miss Schley, at least for the sake of
her name, should not display her skep-
ticism Of the potency of 13-inch shells to
produce peace.
The herald., 1898-07-29

Merritt has arrived. Aguinaldo, the
dictator, will now confine his dictation
to the typewriter.
The herald., 1898-07-29

Ham and eggs. caviare, beer and
champagne were administered to Prince
Bismarck yesterday, but he was refused
wiener-wurst, tripe and hard-boiled
eggs. His physician is inclined to con-
nne his diet to the delicacies mentioned
while conyalescinp
The herald., 1898-07-29

If New York wants a military gov
ernor, why doesn't it take Field Marshal
Halstead, the rough rider of Gravelotte ?
The herald., 1898-07-29

The Chronicle roasts the postoff1ce de-
partment for its management of the
Alaskan mail service. And yet that Is
the only department of the government
managed by practical and experienced
man of affairs. What must be the man
agement of the other departments?
The herald., 1898-07-29

A swedish naval officer, after Witness
ing an exhibition of the diving qualities
of Hollands submarine boat, pronounced
1t "a wonder, that is likely to revolution
lze naval warfare" Inventors, no less
than prophets, are not without honor
save in their own country.
The herald., 1898-07-29

The agent of the Pullman Palace Car
company expresses himself satisfied
with the California assessment this year.
What can be the matter with It?
The herald., 1898-07-29

Before compelling Sagasta to sign, we
should furnish him with an affidavit that
Santiago has capitulated.
The herald., 1898-07-29

Judge Tuley of the Chicago circuit
court yesterday ruled, in test case, that
express companies, and not the shipper
must provide the revenue stamp required
by law. The defendant company took
an appeal, of course, but it will pay the
tax while the case is pending. Next!
The herald., 1898-07-29

The troubles Of the administration
have but just begun.
The herald., 1898-07-29

AS to our most recent roast of Alger,
continue that we preached in Jest"