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The herald., 1898-05-12
Turning the Tables

A professor Of philosophy in a certain
Rhenish town received a large parcel d
few days ago containing six boxes OF ci.
gars, accompanied by the following note,
1--WE beg to send you six boxes of our ex-
cellent cigars. We have no doubt that you
will be pleased with the parcel and will
recommend us to your friends. Kindly
remit us the amount of the invoices
marks per box-by postal order" To this
the philosopher replied Immediately: x
have the honor to send you herewith doz.
en- dissertations, which will no doubt please
you. Should you desire any more hold
them at your disposal. The price Is
marks per copy" By return of post the
professor received the following laconio
epistle: Kindly return our cigars. En-
closed find cost of carriage and packing.
We are sending back your dissertations"
London Daily News.
The herald., 1898-05-12
Phenomena Of Sensation

We refer sensation at once to Its
source in the finger tips or the ear or the
nose. or wherever 1t may be, and so ex-
pert have we become in recognizing the
source that we localize the sensation itself
there, thinking of the sensation of touch
as being in the skin of the finger instead
Of in the brain, where it actually is. Hence
he who has lost a finger refers directly to
the absent member If any irritation Of the
nerve that formerly connected with 1t, and
can scarcely believe that 1t is not in its o.d
place. This phenomenon is familiar enough
and many are the superstitions to which
1t has given rise.
The herald., 1898-05-12
Bell and Lamp

To the Editor Of the Los Angeles Her.
aid: AS the victim Of several bicycle col
lisions, write to express my wonder that
bicycles are not compelled to carry bell
by day and a lamp in addition by night.
Even street cars (and they run on tracks
that are easily SEEM must carry bells and
lamps, and 1t seems more than absurd that
bicycles should have the freedom of tho
streets without carrying such safeguards.
1t is hardly possible to cross the streets,
and especially at corners, without danger
of being run into by bicycle. I under
stand that this question was once before
the council, but was passed on the plea
that the motion was proposed by people in
terested in selling bells and lamps. But
that is no reason for delaying so urgently
needed reform. If any councilman will
take this up seriously and carry it through
he will earn the gratitude Of a long-suffer-
ing public. ]. F. F.
The herald., 1898-05-12
Paschal Candles Symbolism

The Paschal candle IL the name given to
the light which appears on the gospel side
of the altar during mass and vespers from
Easter to Whit Sunday. 1t symbolizes the
rising from the grave of Christ. the Light
of the World" In the year 1457 1t was re-
corded that the candle used at Canterbury
was of 300 pounds weight. There is also
mentioned as a matter of history that on
one occasion the Paschal candle IN the
church at Norwich, England, was so tall
that 1t had to be lighted through an open
ing in the roof over the choir.
The herald., 1898-05-12

IN forcing conclusions are the saving of
human life and economy of expenditure.
Spain is already vanquished. Her Asiatic
colonies are in our hands. The West In
dies are practically at our mercy. There
are no serious obstacles in the way Of
the landing upon Cuban soil Of force
sufficient to overwhelm Rlanco's invalid
corps and drive it into the sea or force
speedy surrender. The war should be
brought to close before the middle of
June, and the enormous expense stopped.
But this is too much to hope for. 1t will
not come to pass. Precious-metal mines
are sometimes ruined for the market
by running the tunnels too far or sinking
the shafts too deep, exposing the faults.
the porphyry dikes or the barren dirt.
On the other hand, a war may be stopped
too soon. The administration entered
upon this one reluctantly. 1t was forced
by the public sentiment of the country
1t lost whatever of credit might attach
to the initiative. Senator Chandler ac
centuated the peril Of it's early indeclsiou
and unwillingness to take decisive action.
He told the president and his party what
would happen if it continued to play into
the hands of the Sagasta ministry. Party
leaders laughed and party organs sneered.
but little time was wasted in taking. ad-
vantage of the hint. The Chicago Times
Herald, recognized personal organ OF the
president, about this time demanded war,
as the only alternative Of Democratic
congress this fall and Democratic presi-
dent in 1900-as the only means of divert
ing public attention from the great f1nan-
cial question and Saving the national
honor"
Were the war to be brought to speedy
close the economic questions that con-
front the nation would again assert them
selves. So long as it is continued they
will necessarily be subordinated. New
issues must be raised up by its prolonga
tion-issues upon which the congressional
campaign can be conducted, to the ex-
clusion of those which might not other
wise so easily be swept aside. IF THE
REPUBLICANS CAN MAINTAIN
THEIR ASCENDENCY IN THE NEXT
HOUSE, a Democratic president to sue
ceed Mckinley will be powerless, during
at least the first two years Of his term,
to carry out the main purpose Of his
election.
The strategy board will continue its
labors. And on it's map-ovel shadowing
Cuba and the Philippines and the Cana
ries. and even Spain itself-will be the
traditional elephant, tattosd with the
catch phrases Of the period, approaching
the polls with a straight ticket at the
end of his trunk.
The herald., 1898-05-12
First Duel in America

The first duel known to have taken place
upon American soil occurred in 1880, when
Edward Doty and Edward Leister. SER
wants of a New England colonist named
Hopkins, fought over some trifing matter
with swords. Neither was seriously in
jured, but both were severely punished by
the provincial authorities for participate
ing in the affair.
The herald., 1898-05-12
School of Road Making

The Rhode Island agricultural college
at Kingston has a department of road en-
gineering for the education of practical
road builders. The course of study covers
two years. and the graduates are expected
to draw the contracts, run the machinery
to build the road, and know the business
from beginning to end. Higher mathemat-
les, surveying, mineralogy and geology, as
we'll as actual practical work, are included
In the course Of study.
The herald., 1898-05-12
THE ELEPHANT AS A FACTOR

That we shall succeed in driving the
Spaniard from the western hemisphere
and securing stable government for
Cuba, does not admit OF doubt. Our
great vitality as nation insures such
result. The weakness Of our adver-
sary in all that makes nation great is
an added assurance. The danger OF
European interference has passed. and the
two considerations that make for haste
The herald., 1898-05-12

The first step Is to secure the sanction OF
the local board Of education or school trus-
tees, who will authorize the teachers to re-
ceive subscriptions, and also name person
to whom the money shall be turned over,
and the subscriptions accounted for. The
local custodian when the fund is closed. and
under the direction Of the board, should
send the money to the Merchants National
bank of Cincinnati, which is the general
custodian Of the fund. A list of the sub
scribers should be preserved. In Los An
geles and presumably other cities, each
subscriber will be presented with souvenir
receipt that will become a treasured memen-
to in later years. A limited period should
be assigned for subscriptions so that they
will be made expeditiously. 1t is also sug
gested that the children earn the money
they subscribe by working for 1t or through
some personal sacrifice.
The herald., 1898-05-12
READING MATTER FOR DEwEY's
FLEET

Contrlbuti0ns OF novels, magazines
aud illustrated papors are requested for
the use Of the sailors and marines on the
vessels under Admiral Dewey at Manila.
Packages left ut tho ono Of II. H.
Heren, 2l2 North Los Angeles street, in
care Of Lieut.. Graham, U. >. N. will be
forwarded free Of fcharge by Wells. Fargo
= Co. to tho City Of Pekin at Mare
Island.
The herald., 1898-05-12
WHY NoTp

As Cuba is about to be invaded by our
army, and its subjugation cannot long
be postponed, little indulgence of the
imagination is quite pardonable. The
object of the invasion is to aid the in
surgents in gaining their independence
and their army is to be cooperating
force. After that people have been mer-
cilessly plundered and butchered by the
Spanish why would it not be in the line
of just retribution to require Captain
General Blanco to surrender his sword
10 General Gomez? 1t would not be an
act Of savagery; 1t would infiict no phys
ical suffering such as the Cubans have
so long endured. 1t might be humiliat-
ing, but not more so than to Spain to
recognize Cuban independence-an act
she must sooner or later perform. 1t
would help in giving Importance to tho
Cuban patriots, and would be an honor
appreciated by them. 1t would not be
without q pacifying and an elevating in
fluence upon the general Cuban mind.
The herald., 1898-05-12
Protecting Bridge Draws

To prevent trolley cars and trains from
running through open drawbridges rod
is placed close to one rail and ends in a
lever at the outer end, which Is displaced
by the bridge as it swings open drawing
the rod toward the opening and throwing
one of the rails in connection with a switch
to turn the car off the track.
The herald., 1898-05-12
Woman's Wiles

''What hold Maud seems to have on all
her rejected suitors."
''Why shouldn't she, the artful thing?
She always tells man, when she refuses
him, that she if afraid to marry hand.
some man, because she would be SO jeal-
ous."-Cincinnati Enquirer.
The herald., 1898-05-12
Cheaper Telephones in Germany

The customers of the German govern
ment, who now pay $3.50 per year, will
only pay $3.50 in future. An additional
charge Of one-quarter of cent will be
made every time the wire is used in pri-
vate houses, one-half Of cent for offices
and three-quarters of cent for hotels
and clubs. A small extra charge also Sc
cures the privilege Of having the contents
of kilograms Immediately telephoned to
ones house.
The herald., 1898-05-12
SWEDISH PHILOSOPHY
Vat es te use to tai a lie

Bout efery odder minnit,
Ven yust as sure We do det way,
Some Won will catch us in et
Naver say someteng bafore yo TAX tend
to tank vedder 70 hat anything to say OF
not.
Eff man thaf plainly ambition odder folks
will Sc ct and do to rest.
Whole lot hosbands are hafin fine chance
now to max der vifes believe dey bane
brave faller.
Yust because hen cackle es no sign she
has laid an egg-and because cripple talk
bout fight es no sign hae es brave.
Man vat keep sober all hes life miss lot
of fun nights and lot of sickness morn
lngs.
Ven yo find a man vorryin all tenn for
fear burglars will get hem 70 can max oop
yore mind hes wife has not had new hat
for sax yar.-Denver Times.
The herald., 1898-05-12
THE PUBLIC PULSE

Crhe 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 v!ews.)
The herald., 1898-05-12
Easter Eggs in Russia

The Easter egg is used in the Russian
church as a symbol of kindly feeling be-
tween the clergyman and his fi6ck. At the
conclusion of the services the members of
the congregation "click eggs" with the
priest, much as glasses are clipked when
hcalths are drunk at banQuets.
The herald., 1898-05-12

The Charleston is to be Immediately
dispatched to Manila, with ammunition
and supplies for Dewey. The threatening
attitude of the Philippine rebels is said
to be the inspiration of this hasty move
ment, and yet the World has information
that the leader of the revolt has issued
proclamation commanding obedience to
the orders of the American admiral. 1t
is more likely the administration fears
the appearance in Asiatic waters Of an
other Spanish fleet by way Of the Suez
canal.
The herald., 1898-05-12
War Into Africa

"Your wife is somewhat strong-minded,
isn't she. Littlejohn?"
Strong minded? furniture polish
peddler came here yesterday and In five
minutes talk she sold him some polish she
had made herself. Free Press.
The herald., 1898-05-12

The house revenue bill will be reported
to the senate today. By the aid OF Sen
ator Jones' vote the bond clause was
amendments agreed to. These include
a tax upon corporations of one-quarter
Of one per cent. coinage of the seigniorage,
and the issue of $3.50, ,O0o. 900 in greenbacks.
bond clause restored, with what succes So
it is difficult to conjecture. But 1t Is GER
tain the senate will show no disposition
to cut off debate by the application OF
cloture.
The herald., 1898-05-12
Achieved

"Ah!" joyfuily cried the young man who
had got employment at painting the union
station "the prophesies Of my family are
now being fulfilled. They often said that
would adorn some great station before
died."-Cincinnati Enquirer.
The herald., 1898-05-12
Oil in Fishing Boats

The fishermen of Iceland now regularly
carry oil in their boats to smooth the
waves. which enables them to continue ut
work in weather that before they would
not have dared to face.
The herald., 1898-05-12
Proof

Minnie-what frauds these beggars are.
1 met "blind' man who said, "Plase give
me a penny, beautiful lady"
Mamie-Yes he said that to make you
think he really was blind.-Indianapoli
Journal.
The herald., 1898-05-12
Los ANGELES HERALD. THURSDAY MORNING, MAY H. 1898

said to have advised Admiral Sampson
that the report is not to be implicitly re-
lied upon, and that he has been given
discretion as to his movements. All Of
which accentuates the finesse of the
Spanish board of naval strateglsts in
keeping the world guessing as to the
whereabouts Of the fleet.
The herald., 1898-05-12
Sunday Services at St. Paups

In all 10000 people attend the services In
st. Paul's cathedral, London, every Sum
day, the morning and afternoon services
each attracting about $500 worshipers and
the evening service 5000.
The herald., 1898-05-12
Possessed

Mr.. Dukans-I couldn't sleep wink last
night.
Mr.. Gaswell-You had insomnia, sup.
pose?
Mr.. Dukane-No; Insomnia had me-
Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph.
The herald., 1898-05-12

1t is now thought the California troops
will not embark for the Orient until the
first of next week. There is still time for
few more farewells.
The herald., 1898-05-12
They Want to Help

To the Editor Of The Los Angeles Herald:
The school children of San Luis Obispo are
desirous of contributing to the fund to
build battleship. VIII you kindly inform
us Of the plan of raising the money, where
to send subscriptions and who is authorized
to receive same, and any other information
that may be necessary to promote the OBJ
ject? Yours truly,
GEO. b. STUNIFORD, Editor Breeze.
The herald., 1898-05-12

The report that the Cape Verde fleet
credited on the London exchange. The
London Globe confirms the report, and
gives the names Of the vessels The
United States naval attache In that city
thinks 1t II by no means certain the fleet
is at Cadis. The navy department IL
The herald., 1898-05-12

Editor Kohlsaat still prefers war to the
Chicago platform, although he has not
yet enlisted
The herald., 1898-05-12

Spain will send only 10000 troops to ths
Philippines to displace Dewey. We still
think the force Of 5000 men to be sent
to his relief insufficient.
The herald., 1898-05-12
by Exploding Chemicals

An employe in large chemical works In
Germany recently entered one of the de-
partments with a lighted lantern, with the
result that an explosion occurred, fol-
lowed by the bursting of the acid tanks.
He was never seen again, nor was there
ever discovered even a shred of his cloth
ing. The insurance companies have re-
fused to pay the policies Of his life. claim
ing there was no proof Of death.
The herald., 1898-05-12

In Lieu Of Ordinary Inducements
First Merchant-And you are actually
making money?
Second Merchant-Yes; have induced
my customers to accept regular salaries
for patronixing me.-Detroit Journal.
The herald., 1898-05-12

Senior Sagasta seems not to have been
gifted with the necessary sagacity to
save his cabinet, or to prevent internal
disorders in Spain. If man can be
found who is able to extricate that
country from its present difficulties, and
preserve the present dynasty or even
Spanish nationality, he will stand well
up among the great characters Of the
rinete eenth century.
The herald., 1898-05-12

A plain provision of the constitution
prohibits a senator from accepting an
appointive office under the government
during his incumbency, Notwithstanding
which the president nominated Senator
Sewell for major generalsh.p, and the
nomination was confirmed. The ap-
pointee has been forced by the circum-
stance to decline the offer. 1t Is not
little strange that neither the ex-
ecutive, nor yet any senator should
have recalled the constitutional barrier.
The herald., 1898-05-12
Fish Sold Alive

In the Russian martAts all fresh fish are
sold alive.
The herald., 1898-05-12
Religion in German Knapsacks

German soldiers each carry four-ounco
religious book, with the rest of their per-
sonal equipment. Il.
The Mena star., 1898-04-27
BISHOP BURKE'S VIEWS.
A Sathohc Preiate Declares That War Be- tween the United States and Spain
 Is Unnecessary.

ST JOSEPH, Mo, April 26. Bishop Burke has created mild sensation in Catholic circles here by declaring war between the United States and Spain unnecessary and that it will be a calamity to this government and for ever a blot on our national character. "Ihe differences between the two pov- ernments could have been settled by mediation" Bishop Burke said in a sermon at the cathedral, "and there would have been no war if the pope had been heard" The bishop paid President Mckinley high tribute for efforts to maintain peace and said the United States senate went mad. He said Catholics would shed blood in this war as they had in all others He did not advise them to stay out of it, but told them it was their duty to fight for their country Bishop Burke be- lieves the war with Spain will lead to international complications that may involve the United States in war with other nations. Many of the Catholics are severely criticising the remarks of the bishop. Many left the church dur ing the sermon.
The Mena star., 1898-04-27
Great Britain,s Attitude.

LONDON, April 25. 5.-Should there be an attempt to form a European coali- tion against the United States during the conflict with Spain, Great Britian would quickly come to the aid of the United States. This fact was made known beyond dispute by the London correspondent of the Birmingham Post. The Post is closer to the min istry than any other newspaper in Great Britain and has upon previous occasions semi-otficially announced the governments intentions during pend- inp crises
The Mena star., 1898-04-27
MAY ANNEX HAWAII.
Strong Efforts Win Be Made in Congress to Effect This Result-Japan Does
 Not Object.

WASHINGTON, April 26.--Hawaiian annexation, which would not be ac- complished in time of peace, is more than probability now that war is on. 1t is learned that great effort is to be made in the present week to procure ratification of the treaty annex ing the Hawaiian islands to the United States. Secret sessions are to begin this week for this purpose. Senator Davis believes now that some of the original opponents of the treaty have been made to appreciate the strategic value of the islands in view of the pending war with Spain. There is no longer any danger of objection from Japan to the annexation propo- sition, for it is said that there is al- ready a tacit understanding between the United States and Japan whereby the latter country will eventually be given control of the Philippines in re- turn for certain assistance during the war, the character of which will soon become apparent
The Mena star., 1898-04-27
--a-+ --3-s----=--= SEVEN WAR PRIZES.
United States srniSers Ca lure Valuable spnnish ships--one Had Cargo
 ya'ued at @5Da,oO0.

KEY WEsT. Fla, April 96. Seven Spanish prizes capture is the record thus far. Three of these captures were reported here Sunday and naval officers expect that the list will be swelled considerably soon. The most valuable prize of the seven is the Spanish steamship Mignel Jover. which was lowed into Key West yesterday She was captured at midnight ten miles off Havana by the gun boat Helena The Miguel lover was bound for Barcelona from New Orleans, and was loaded with 2,000 tons of cotton and wheat. $ he is d steel screw steamship of 3, 300 gross. She is S75 feet long. 42 feet ? inches beam, draws 20 feet inches, is regis tered at E.loyd's and is lighted by cleo tricity As the Iielena's crew is not large. the share of prize money for each of her officers and crew is likely to be considerable, the Miguel lover and her cargo being worth probably sa10. 900. Half the value of the prizes goss to the government and the other half to the officers and crew.
The Mena star., 1898-04-27
PLANS NOW COMPLETE
Insurgents Will Attack Havana by
 Land, Supported by Squadron.
Uncle sam Win Supply Cubans with Rifles. Artillery, Maxim Guns and Ammu- n-Communication with
 Gomez and Garcia.

WASHINGTON, April 26. Much anx- iety is expressed here as to the plan of campaign to be followed by Spain in her prosecution of the war. The predominant feeling here is that the Spanish government regards Cuba as already lost. Nothing but a successful engagement with the American squad ron could possibly intervene even to her temporary advantage. Plans of the war department are subject to sud den changes, but from all indications it is proposed to recruit the volunteer army and rendezvous it at the southern rallying points as fast as pos sible. So far as the plans are known,
The Mena star., 1898-04-27

It is intended to provision, equip and clothe the insurgents and send them against Havana without the co-opera- ton of the American troops, but sup ported by sea attack from the block ading squadron. If repulsed, it will then probably be decided to transport the American army to Cuba to CO operate with the forces under Gomez and thus speedily bring the war on the island to close, which will enable the fleet to give It's undivided attention to the naval operations of the Spanish fleet The strategic boards of the army and navy are being urged to supplement the pa cific blockade by the taking of one port on the north coast of Cuba and one on the south coast for the purpose of establishing a junctnre with Gen. Gomez's insurgent troops at Santa Spiritus and with Gen. Garcia's insur- gent forces in Santiago de Cuba.
 Arms for the Insurgents.
 NEW YORK, April 26. A dispatch to the Herald from Washington says: Arrangements have been completed by this government to supply the Cuban insurgents with arms and ammunition The government is preparing now to land in Cuba from o5,00O to 30, ,0O0 stands of improved Springfield rifles. a number of artillery batteries, rapid fire Maxim guns and an abundance of ammunition for the effective use of them. It cannot now be said when <xf l. =. in the hands of the insurgents. but when the proper time arrives for the 35,0o0 armed Cubans to cooperate with the American forces they will be thor oughly armed and equipped for battle.
The Mena star., 1898-04-27
WAR DEGREE FROM BLANCO.
The Spanish General Declares Cuba to Re in State of War--Former Proclama-
 tions of Amnesty Withdrawn.

HAVANA, April 23. Capt Gen. Blan- co has published decree declaring the island to be in state of war. He also annuls his former similar decrees granting pardon to insur- gents and places under martial law all those who are guilty of trea- son, espionage, crimes against peace or against the independence of the na- tion, seditious revolts. attacks against the government or against the author ities, or those who disturb public au- thority or order, though only by means of printed matter.