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The herald., 1898-08-15
A RICH ASSET

The output of gold in the Rand district
last month aggregated 100000, an In
crease Of $25, 900 over June and Of $4,000
over March. The July output Of a single
mine was $63, 900, of which $25, 900 was di
vided among the stockholders. In the
previous month $10,0 900 was thus distrib-
uted. A mill run of the ore Of another
mine gave values Of $20s to the ton,, that
of another Of $115.
authenticity is vouched for by The Her
AIDS resident correspondent at Rands-
burg.
The average grade Of the gold ore Of
the Rand district is South Africa does
not exceed So, and yet the Kaffir stocks
have set the mining world afire. The av-
erage grade Of the gold ores of the Grip
pie Creek district in Colorado Is scarcely
more than $12. But it is not the high
grade ore Of Southern California; 8 Rand
that gives greatest promise Of perman-
ency to that camp, but rather its known
resources Of low grade stuff that can be
easily and cheaply handled by the cyan
ide process or concentrated for shipment
to mills elsewhere. There are dozens
Of mines in the camp" says our author
ity, whose products run from 81 to 81"
That is enough Of itself to insure a stead
lily increasing output that will In few
years run into the millions.
The facilities for treating the ore of
$v,e district re- NON, ooid RI he a ov,oc1a r,h a
water supply is abundant for the stamp
mills, and the advantages Of the cyanide
process are coming to be recognized.
A million dollars Of new wealth created
In year is far different proposition
than the mere exchange of a million dol.
lars worth Of commodities. 1t comes
from a comparatively few acres Of desert
soil, ranked as worthless. It endows
those heretofore barren acres with great
value. It helps to swell the taxable val
ues Of the state. 1t gives employment to
many men, and is building up cities Of
fair proportions within the borders Of
Los Angeles county. We should say that
the Rand district is rich asset Of South
ern California and one that gives great
promise of future gratifying perform
ance. It is an industry deserving of
every encouragement. The fact that the
shares of the producing mines are closely
held by their owners and that the leading
properties are worked for what is In
them, instead Of being exploited on the
mining exchanges is another encourag-
ing circumstance. Randsburg and Jo-
hannesburg have future, and Los An
geles, more than any other city, is con-
cerned in 1t. A greater portion of the
wealth Of the district is sure to fall into
It's lap.
The herald., 1898-08-15

once. Otherwise the bin Of war costs
win keep steadily ON increasing. Upon
this estimate the country. a. far AZ the
public debt 10 concerned, will be In
but little better condition-barring the
acquisition Of new territory-than it was
In 1865. at the close Of our gigantic Civil
war. OF four long years duration. Our
public debt in the year of grace 1899 will
be fully 5000. 100000. OF course we are
progressing. and have made tremendous
strides In our defensive and offensive
modes Of warfare. We have. too. made
the possibilities Of an alliance with .
nation victorious on sea and land, and
have caused Germans and Frenchmsn
to stare In amusement or grow green
with envy at the self-poiae and SELF
abnegation of our sailors, the cool, ir-
reslstible military precision Of our
charging armies-the veteran virtues of
our volunteers-but IS not the cost of
even all this splendid prestige a trifie
steep? Our three months war with Spain
will cost the nation nearly half what It
cost US in four years to bring our south
ern brethren back into the Union. The
logic Of the situation is suggestive. Per-
haps our modern statesmen see In this
accumulation Of tax burdens for the peo-
pie grimly ironic approval Of the soph-
ism, "a public debt is public blessing"
But the common folk, who pay the taxes,
should demand an itemized bill Of costs
Of the three months war with Spain.
They want to know. you KNOW" where
all those dollars went to. And they are,
after all, in doubt as to whether. in this
particular matter, "the game is worth
the candle"
The herald., 1898-08-15
PLATFORMS TO BE CENSORED

The Republicans Of Utah were among
the first in the west to espouse the sill
yer cause. They took the initiative II
declaring for unrestricted coinage al
the ratio Of 16 to /. More. they saved
themselves from defeat by this course
for no party could, then or now. carry
Utah against that doctrine. We believe
the mass Of Republicans In that state
are sincere in their convictions regard
ing the great economic question. We be-
lieve they will not willingly abandon 1t
We do not believe they could be driver
from their position by fear Of defeat al
the polls. 1t is quite natural. therefore
that they should now, as the campaign
approaches, discuss among themselves
the platform to be adopted-the partfcu-
lar form in which they shall reaff1rm
their faith in the double standard. But
1t seems this Is not orthodox, and pres
sure is being brought to bear to get
them to desist Under date Of August
Marcus A. Hanna wrote to United States
Marshal Miller, at Salt Lake. the follow.
ing letter:
I have been informed that 1t has been
suggested that the Republican party
of Utah, at the next state convention.
indorse in its platform the free coin
age Of silver. AS chairman Of the ma
tional Republican committee. charged
with the duties of the position, I pro-
test against the Republicans of any
state taking such action. 1t would be
clearly in opposition to the principles
Of the party as declared in the platform
at the national convention at st. Louis,
and I trust you will use your influence
and efforts to the end that that declara-
ton may be sustained.
We submit the case without argu-
ment. The Republicans Of state may
not adopt platform without first sub
hitting it to Mark Hanna. The party
in California should lose no time In sub
hitting the draft to the keeper of Re-
publican consctences.
The herald., 1898-08-15

Captain Mahan declares that Sampson
is entitled to the credit for the destruc-
ton Of Cervera's feet because he
planned the blockade. Very we'll. Sec
retary Long excuses Sampson for what
he failed to do since placed in command
of the blockading squadron on the
ground that he had all along acted under
direct orders from the war board Ergo,
the honor and glory belongs not to Samp-
son or Schley, but to that board. Mahnn's
plea for Sampson falls Of its own weight.
The American people are with the fellow
who did the work.
The herald., 1898-08-15
CUBAN HAMMOCK SONG

See US softly swaying
Meath the shady trees.
Leaves above US playing
In the gentle breeze.
Cuba, Cuba Libre!
That's the song we sing:
While the shadows come and go.
And the breezes softly blow,
Cuba. Cuba Libre!
Singing as we swing.
Bless US, this is pleasant!
Neither thought nor care;
Let's enjoy the present
In the drowsy air.
Yanks can do the scrapping-
Hear 'em bang away!
We prefer our mapping
Through the drowsy day.
Cuba, Cuba Libre!
That's the song we sing.
Eating while we swing in line
Yankee ratfons-they are fine!
Cuba, Cuba Libre!
Singing as We swing.
Cleveland Plain Dealer
The herald., 1898-08-15
Cool Consolation

"Water you doing thereT asked the fun.
ny man. as a tramp picked UP chunk OF
ice from the sidewalk and hid 1t away In
a mysterious recess Of his habiliments.
"Takin' It kinder cool. pard," replied the
free-lunch epicure. "An't dat right!
'Ice suppose so." answered the comic In
dividual. with fiendish chuckle.-Chicago
News.
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FOR THE CAMPAIGN

The Los Angeles Daily and Sunday
Herald will be mailed to any address in
Southern California OF Arizona for three
months for "a. 90. cash In advance. Arr
you Democrat Now 10 your opp6r-
tunity.
Tho Los Angeles Herald 10 the only
Democratic daily in Southern California
publishing full Associated Press re-
ports. II you are already . subscriber
induce your polite al brethren to sub
scribe to tho best d EN- ocratic exponent
In Southern California.
Send in your subs scription Of $500 for
the campaign At once. Make all checks,
drafts and money ordors pay able to The
Herald Publishing Company, Los An.
w0l0a.
The herald., 1898-08-15
Marie Antoinette's Mflliner

Another relic Of old Paris that IL on the
eve Of disappearance II the once famous
milliner's shop. "A la Belle Ang1aise," in
the Place st. Philippe du Roule. which was
founded In 17% and numbered among Its
patrons Marie Antoinette. Nine. de Lam
bale, Nine. Recamier, Pauline Bomaparte
and Elizabeth Foster. Duchess Of Devon
shire. Here also Chateaubriand was In the
habit Of buying his cravats. The little old
house was only one story high but quaint
ly picturesque building.-Londoh Chroni-
Gle,
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face OF deadly IRE from the enemy, ID
not now. in view Of the experience Of our
army In southwestern Cuba, so dificult
to imagine.
Our army engineers have had much to
do with forthcoming and tunneling and
mining and canalling. but he barbed wire
fence presents a new obstacle. Science
will in time overcome 1t. May not the
subtle force which we call electricity be
employed to solve the problem?
The herald., 1898-08-15

An exchange approves the action Of
Bismarck's valet in giving him cham
pagne, against the doctors orders, ON the
ground that a dying man should not be
denied anything he Graves. But who Is
to decide that death is approaching. the
doctor or the valet?
The herald., 1898-08-15

The German newspapers have discov.
cred that the United States is great
naval power. The kaiser, presumably
will have less trouble in the future in Sc.
curing votes Of credit for the enlarge.
ment Of the imperial navy.
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Alive to Business

Clipper-You remember Renter, the real
estate agent who went to the front with
the volunteers?
Lipper-Yes, very well.
cupper-Well, at the battle Of Siboney
the American troops hadn't any more than
captured the field when he went to the
commanding ofiicer and asked II he could
not have an option on It for sale or lease
Richmond Dispatch.
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An Economist Rspulsed

1--WE ought to keep regular account of
receipts and expenditures" said the prac-
tical politicians wife.
"What for?'
$50 that you can show just what money
you have and how you got It,"
"Great Scott! That's just what we're
trying not to let on aboutv'-Washingto
Star.
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CONSUMPTION CURED DIR. s;;14so. y; .Ass,sos
tot AS< LoAn
m shot off. Was promoted Ave times

arm shot of. Was promoted Ave times
for bravery, and rose from private to
colonel in two weeks time. 1 will be a gen.
eral by the time you get my next letter."
The father took 1t all in and then pro-
nounced this verdict:
1.-THE Lord says that all liars shall have
their portion in the lake that burns with
fire and birthstone, but 'cordin to the date
on that letter John Is still In Chicka-
manga. ."-Bangor Commercial.
The herald., 1898-08-15

Irving M. Scott has resigned from the
directory Of the Central Pacific railway.
By an odd error in cable transmission Of
his letter he is made to say that his alb
ence will prevent him from giving the
officers Of the company the attention de-
teous.
The herald., 1898-08-15

The San Francisco has the honor OF
being the last target for Spanish gun
ners. Had they displayed as much skill
at the beginning of the war. 1t might
have lasted longer.
The herald., 1898-08-15

The Seventh has probably endured
more hardships than It would have en-
countered at the front. The boys have
earned rousirg welcome home. and wifi
doubtless receive it.
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Got OF Easily

when I asked for raise I told my en-
ployer I had grown gray in his service"
''What I'D he say?"
He said II had worked anywhere else
I would have got bald."-Rochester Demo.
crat.
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Before and After

my dear,v said Mrs. w,ederiy, what is
the difference between idealism ana real
ism?"
"Idealism," replied wederly, zig what
We experienced during our engagement
'Yes." said she, ''and realism?"
"Oh." he replied. that's what we are
up against now."-Chicaso News.
The herald., 1898-08-15
A Yaukaa Falsta6

An old lady was reading the first letter
her son had written since his enlistment in
the army. He had evidently forgotten
that the people Of Maine have newspapers
for one section Of his letter read:
IT have been. IN two battles and had one
The herald., 1898-08-15

The registration department Of the
county clerks office in the court house
will be kept open until 10 o'clock to-
night to allow voters an opportunity
of getting their names on the list. Thi.
Is your last chance-take advantage
Of 1t.
The herald., 1898-08-15

Only a few more hours remain for
the people Of Los Angeles to avail
themselves Of the privileges Of their
citizenship, If they have not already
registered.
The herald., 1898-08-15

Today is your last chance to get
your name on the great register, II It
is not already there. Make 1t your
business to see that your vote Is
saved.
The herald., 1898-08-15
Limit to Good Treatment

Cervera and his companions deserve good
treatment, but they do not deserve to bs
fed on angel cake while our own soldiers
and sailors are fed on hardtack and salt
pork. The eternal proprieties ought to
have some OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES News.
The herald., 1898-08-15
A Complete Defense

Supposing Gen. Shafter does occasionally
slip up in his spelling? Almost any real SOL
der would rather fight than have hard
worta-Philadelphia Times.
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talized in school declamations. the lines
would have been:
"Shoot, If you must, at this gray head,
But shoot as you usually do.' she said.
indianapolis Journal,
Frances Knew

II know what keeps mamma so long,"
said little Frances, by way Of explaining
her mothers continued absence to caller.
''What Is 1t, dear?"
''she said she'd be back soon. n."-Harper'a
Bazaar.
The herald., 1898-08-15

Today is your last chance to got
your name on the great register, II It
is not already there. Make It your
business to see that your vote Il
saved.
The herald., 1898-08-15
Saved . world Of Areument

At any rate. the people over in Spain are
not divided in opinion as to which partict-
lar commander. should receive credit for
any particular victorz-Topeka Capital.
The herald., 1898-08-15

The ice. presumably, has gone out o.
vladivostock harbor. but 1t Is not noted
that the Russian squadron is being re-
mobolized there.
The herald., 1898-08-15

One thing Is certain: Schley has neither
said nor done anything that needs de-
fenee or explanation.
The herald., 1898-08-15

Alger seems to have been created fol
some inscrutable purpose.
The herald., 1898-08-15

A pressing national issue just now II
the routing Of Alger from the war de-
partment.
The herald., 1898-08-15
Spanish Workmanship

Had Barbara Frietchie spoken to Span
ieh soldier. instead Of q Confederate, in
the famous speech which has been immor.
The herald., 1898-08-15

Porto Rico must be ours!" shouts
Honolulu paper. How we grow!
The herald., 1898-08-15

Secretary Day Is q shrewder person
than has been supposed. He Is going to
resixn before the real racket begins.
The herald., 1898-08-15

The sultan of Morocco Is dead-long
live the sultan.
The herald., 1898-08-15

The New York Herald demands gov
eminent cable to the West Indies. A sub
sidy bill for the Hawaiian cable Is on the
calendar Of the house. The demands
upon Uncle Sans purse begin to multi
v,1v
The herald., 1898-08-15

Madrid scorns the crudity OF our dip
lomatic methods, but she acknowledges
the potency Of our 13-inch guns. What
we lack in the one field we assuredly
make up in the other. Let US have peace.
The herald., 1898-08-15

Cuban bondholders should lay their
grievance before the Saratoga conven-
tion.
The herald., 1898-08-15

what will the United States do," asks
the New York Journal, ''in the event Of q
war between England and Russia :" Well.
we should hope that 1t did nothing. Why
The herald., 1898-08-15

It Is duty you owe yourself to see
that you are properly registered. To-
day ID your last chance.
The herald., 1898-08-15

Defeated in his political scheme of
sending representative commands OF all
the state troops to Porto Rico for
spectacular hurrah, Alger may now be
expected to arrange for grand military
review at Washington, such as took place
at the close Of the civil war. But the boys
would doubtless prefer to come home.
The herald., 1898-08-15

The English and Irish stockholders IN
Central Pacific have sent a commission
to this country to look into its manage
ment. They are now in Washington, ap-
pealing to the government to help them
in their quest. We fear they will meet
with failure there. for the attorney gen.
eral shrewd enough to fathom Coils p.
Huntington's methods of bookkeeping
wouldn't retain the government Job
week. He would be accounted the SMART
est man in the world.
The herald., 1898-08-15

The Times Herald had an interview
with prominent politician" who In
formed It that the Democrats Of Missouri
IN state convention the following day.
would declare for territorial expansion
Whereupon the TIL. proceeded. In
double leads, to lay Mr.. Bryan on the
shelf as discredited and repudiated
and utterly crushed statesman. But the
convention didn't do it. On the contrary
tho platform It adopted is in line with Mr.
Bryan's Views. Hence, by parity Of rea-
soning, Mr.. B. is still very-much-in-
evidence Democratic idol.
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should It try to break into another's war?
What is there to be gained? 1t is likely
to be pretty busy henceforth in look
Ing after its own interests. and the neces-
sity for new markets for It's surplus pro-
ductions has not. we hope, become 50
imperative that It must fight for them.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-08-12
CLINTON ITEMS.

William Richardson has been given a
situation at the arsenal in Rock Island.
Rev. Taylor left Tuesday for Dubuque
he expects to return Friday.
Mrs. Richardson IL confined Of her
home with serious illness.
The Ladies auxiliary Of the Y. M. c. A.
are indeed worthy of PRAISE in obtaining
suoh treat as was afforded the citizens
OF Clinton and vicinity Or Monday even
ing when the Hon. Booker T. Washing
ton at the Economic delivered his cells
brated lecture, Solving the, Negro Prob
lem in the Black-belt of TIE Seath; foe
one hour AID a half al audience compos-
ed Of the representative people who sat
apparently spell bound listsnlns to tho
eIoquence Of the speaker, the applause
was deatening at times. No greater trent
could be afforded the people Of Clinton
than to hear this talented oystor.
Mrs. Coulbe.son is reported quite sick.
Prof. Booke~T. Washington wsa the
guest Of Hon. w. Bayer.
The annual yicnls ofthe A. M Z. Sun
day school was a grand success and sTe1y
one report a good time.
Mr.. Stanford IL on the sick lisot -----------~-
Mrs. Wade. MISS OIiphant and mr..
Clair Of Cedar Rapids were visitors on
the excursion last Sunday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-08-12
ALBA NEWS.

Mrs. Josie Meadows of Muchakinock
is quite sick at her parental home.
Mr.. c. G. Tolson spent Sunday with
his family.
Mrs. Anna Jones and little Bessie
Davis left Abba for Des Moines Wednes-
day where they will make 80 journ Of
several days,
Miss Maggie Marshall accompanied by
her little nephew, Master Earl Boman
left Abba for Ottumwa one day this
week, Earl returning Sunday evening.
Elder Jason Bundy was in our CITY
Wednesday, he made few brief remarks
to the member of A. NJ. E. church and
held Quartly Conference Wednesday
evening.
The A. N. E. church held there general
class Friday evening and QuarteIy meet
ing Sunday. Rev. Alexander of Ottumwa
preached an able sermon Sunday morn
ing and assisted Rev. A. Ford through
the meetings.
Messesrs Ban Jeffsrs and Will LETTERS
and his brother from Marion country
attended the Quar:ely meeting here.
We were In attendance a, the Lecture
OF President Seerley of State Normal
School, held at the Christian church on
Thursday and found it very instructive.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-08-12
OTyWMWA NEWS.

MIR. Joe Baown who has ,basso attend
ed Normal at Oskaloosa isin the city
attending tae county Normal
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank King and Mr.
and Mrs. John King Of Chicago are in
the city visiting their parents Mr.. and
Mrs, King
Miss Maggie MARSHALL OF Abba az
rived in the city to yisit with friends
Mrs. Eva Cramp of Hedrick who has
been visiting relatives and friends re-
turned home Friday.
Mr.. Burt Jones of Abba spent Sun
day in the city the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Oweus.
Mss Francis Brown swho has been
sick for the past two months is able to
be out again.
Mr.. T. Murry spent several days at
Omaha attending the exposition.
Rev. Alexander attended Quarterly
meeting at Abba Sunday.
Mrs. Chas. Taylor entertained .
number of her friends Monday evening
in honor of Mr.. and Mrs. Brown OF
Chicago. The evening was spent in
games, music and dances, the music
was furnished by Weeks Bro. Orcheste.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-08-12

White left on the steamer last Satur
day for their homes in Muscatlne La
A party was given at the Cowden's
home on last Friday evening in honor
of Mss Boyd and Miss White an en-
joyable time was had by all.
Nessrs. Brook, Jones and Weeks re-
turned home on Tuesday from Daven-
port where they have been for the past
week filing a musical engagement.
The members of the Baptist church
are preparing for big dinner and pro-
gram on Friday Aug, 26.
MIR. Rufus Brooks has been compell-
ed to 60 around with bandage over
his eye for the past week caused from
getting something in it.
Miss Estella Wilson who has been
visiting friends andrrelatives returned
Tuesday to Columbus, Ohio. where she
goes to rehearse with the "Darkest
America" company with whom she
expects to travel.
One of the most popular events OF
the season was the farewell resceptlon
rendered Miss Estella Wilson on last
Friday evening at the beautiful home
of Mr.. and Mrs. s. Tigg by the House.
hold of Ruth of which she is mem
Der. The house was beautifully decor
ated. The costumes worn by the lad
les were elegant. Music and games
were the pleasure of the evening and a
bontiful repast was served. Miss
Oracle Morris delivered the farewell
toast which was responded in an ele-
CANT manner by the guest OF honor
and Mr. Tigg the host presented her
with the token of her many frient%s.
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BURLINGTON BRIEFLETS

Miss Lula Gaines and her friends
Mrs. Elligan and her two brothers Mr..
Cook took dinner at Mr.. Cooper at
1861 9Th, St. They are enroute to the
Omaha Exposition.
J. L. Thompson editor of the By
stander spent one day in our town
looking after the interest of his paper
while here was the guest of Mrs. b.
Cooper formally Des Moines lady.
Mr.. Geo. W. Parker left for Ottumwa
Monday where he will hold o position
in Mr.. John Harvis barber shop.
Miss Nora Holiday of st. Louis Mo.
is visiting with her aunt Mrs. G. Jones
on fifteen street.
Mrs. Lydia Weldon returned on
Tuesday morning from her trip to Chi
sago Ills.
+ Miss Eunics Boyd and Miss Florence
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SECRET ORDERS.

North Star Lodge, No, 2, A. F. A. M.--Heets
First Thursday in each month at Maso11c
Hali-Coxner West Sixth and Walnut g. II.
Ciefsgett, w. NJ. u. F.. Blagb,.rn. secretary.
Hirezn Chapter, No. Meets on Second and
Fourth Tuesday in each month at Masonlc
Hall. Robert Webster, H. P; G. H. C!eygett.
secretary.
King Solomon Commandery, No. 6"-Meets
Second and Fourth Thursday in eachnOnth
at Masonic hail. Fred Jackson, M. @. &c. II.
Clsggett, Rec.
Charity Lodge, No. 2.sa, G. U. Q. OF. o. F.
Meets First, Second and Third TuesSitsY each
NORTH at Odd Fellows hall on West Sixth
and Walnut Streets. D. Burns, N. g.; F.
Blown, IS.
Naomi Court, No. c-1neets Second Monday
ineach month at, Masonic hall. Mrs. J. II.
Shepard, matron; Mrs. Fred Jackson. secre
tIry.
Ioua Chapter. O. E. SHEETS Third Wednes.
Cay Of each month Masonic hall. Mrs. G. II.
Cleggett, matront: Mrs. Mary Bell, secretary.
Mt Olive Court, No. 4-Meets First Thursday
Of each month at Masonic half Mrs. Susan
White, matron; Mrs. Flora Majors, seere'
taFy.
Household of Ruth-Meets First, and Third
Thursday in each m onth at Odd Fellows
hall. Mrs, Harris: M. G.: Mrs. B! J.Holmes.
P. S.