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The herald., 1898-07-12

closing any doors to her own surplus
productions.
Second-If we open the doors wide, to
avoid friction, our own manufacturers,
bending under the burden Of increased
taxation. may find it exceedingly difficult
to place their wares in our own distant
possessions, in competition with the cheap
Labor of other countries. And, at least 50
long as the enhanced cost Of living, caused
by the war, shall continue, material re-
duction in the labor cost of American COM
modities cannot be booked for.
Viewing the situation and prospects as
we may. and approaching their consid-
Grafton without bias as we are disposed to
do, the termination of the war upon
which the country entered with so much
of patriotic ardor, three months ago,
promises to leave 1t confronted with re-
sponsibilities and anxieties and peris
scarcely dreamed Of at the outset hardly
realized today, and not easily reconcilable
with the simple and humane purposes we
had in view when we undertook to strike
the shackles from the limbs Of an op-
pressed people and extend the blessings of
liberty to them.
The herald., 1898-07-12
HOPE TO BURY FREE SILVER

II, as is coming to be believed, the silver
issue is to be overshadowed in the coming
elections by the grave questions growing
out of the war pressing for solution, there
will devolve upon bimetallists every
where an added duty and responsibility
of maintaining their organization, and of
guarding well its lines, to the end that
their forces shall not be scattered, dis
couraged or dismayed.
In government of the people, no ques-
ton can be considered settled until it is
settled right. No decisive settlement of
the money question has yet been reached.
Neither the one side nor the other is salts
fled with the conditions that have OBJ
tanned since the last national contest. 1t
was at best but drawn battle, to be
again fought over at the polls... All hoped
it might be continued this fall, and If still
left in doubt as to the preponderating
wish of the people then that 1t may be
carried into the. presidential canvass Of
1900. Further than that 1t cannot be
postponed. But In order that the cam
paign Of that year may be entered upon
The herald., 1898-07-12
Otis Retort

Disdaining the luxury Of carriages in
which other great war lords INDUCED, that
grim old warrior Brig. Gen. Harrison Gray
Otis, ambled at the head of the Fourth of
July procession, astride his own little bay
nag. He cherishes strong ideas about mar
tal consistency, and he indorses the forci-
BILE equation expressed by Gen. Dickinson
at Santa Cruz. when the Sausalito soldier
summed up the case by concise explana-
ton that whisky is to soldiers as cham
payne is to "real ladies'" Brig. Gen. Otis
was oblivious of the fact that the gentle
Jog Of his family steed was a more rapid
speed than the marching troops could
maintain throughout route five miles
long. The space between the general and
his brigade steadily widened. Soon the
procession suggested two armies-one COM
prising the fighting editor and his personal
staff; the other composed Of the remaining
four regiments.
One Of the Los Angeles aids spurred his
horse alongside his chief, and, saluting,
suggested that they were a long way
ahead of the rest Of the troops.
Behind, are they?" retorted the old gen.
eral. without stacking his speed. ''Then lie:
them catch UP to us!"-San Francisco
News Letter.
The herald., 1898-07-12

under the most favorable auspices, 1t is
important that the splendid organisation
that has been effected and perfected
throughout the country should be main
tanned and strengthened. 1t is important
that the complexion Of the house Of rep
elections this fall. important that state
senators to be chosen to four-year terms
should be sound on the money question,
since they will have voice in the selec-
ton of successors to United States sena-
tors whose terms expire in March, 1899.
The terms of thirty members thus come
to an end at that time. The successors to
four have already been chosen. or the
remaining twenty-six the Republicans
feel certain OF seven and hope to secure
seven more. They count confidently upoE
Michigan, Minnesota, Maine, Massachu-
sets, Vermont, Wisconsin and Connec-
ticut They will make determined fight
for New York, New Jersey. Pennsylvania,
Delaware. West Virginia, Indiana and
North Dakota. Only eleven of the thirty
seats to be vacated are now held by the
Republicans. They have already secured
three, feel sure of seven more. and will
struggle for another seven with the view
Of securing a total Of seventeen, hoped
for gain of six. Succeeding In this, they
would control the senate for long term
of years, and the election Of a free silver
president in 1900 would be Of little avail
to the cause. Eighteen of the thirty seats
to be vacated are now occupied by men
favorable to the free coinage Of silver at
the present ratio. The others are occu-
pied by one gold Democrat and gold Re
publicans. Daniel has already been chosen
to succeed himself. OF the eighteen oppo-
sition seats but eight are measurably GER
tain to be filled by free silver men to be
chosen, and even this calculation may not
hold good If the country is carried off its
feet by the injection Of new issues. The
eight deemed certain are Tennessee,
Missouri. Mississippi, Florida, Texas.
Utah, Montana and Nevada. On the other
hand California. Washington, Nebraska
and Wyoming are considered by the Re
publicans good fighting ground. They
will make strong contest for them but,
losing all of the twelve. they will still be
able to control the senate providing they
succeed in holding in line the states which
voted for Mckinley in 1896.
The Importance to the silver cause Of
maintaining and strengthening the or
ganization need not be further traversed
here. It is a time for earnest missionary
work all along the line. 1t is a time for
renewed fidelity and devotion to the
cause. 1t is no time to falter or fall by the
wayside 1t Is no time to grow weary or
heartsick.
The herald., 1898-07-12
TO ENTERTAIN EDUCATORS

The next session of the National Educa-
tional association will be held in this city.
The decision was reached yesterday by a
decisive vote of the convention, Los
Angeles leading all competitors.
Isolated as is this place, remote from all
Of the great centers of poulation its choice
as meeting point for one Of the largest
national organizations extant is COM
pliment of the highest order. and one that
can scarcely fail to have its influence upon
other bodies given to annual assemblies.
1t should go long way toward popular
izing Los Angeles as convention city,
for we assume with the minimum of risk,
The herald., 1898-07-12
PASSING PLEAsANTRIEs

Love-" remarked the observer Of men
and things, "embitters many life be being
30 much sweeter than anything else in the
world."-Detroit Journal.
why don't Quigg and his fiancee get
married." "They both spent SO much try
ing to captivate each other that they can't
afford it."-Brooklyn Life.
when proposed to her she asked me II
I was q new recruit" What did she
meant" "She wanted to know II I had
ever participated in an engagement be-
fore."-Chicago Record.
II see," the clerk said, that most Of the
money that goes to Europe about this time
of year will stay at home" SIS that SOP"
the little corner grocer replied. Then
there will be more money In the country.
Just mark things up cent on the pound"
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The herald., 1898-07-12
A DISTINCT SUCCESS

Subscriptions to the popular loan will
close on Thursday, when allotments will
be made in strict accordance with the
plan adopted by the treasury department
and fully explained in the published in
structions. Bonds will be allotted first to
subscriptions of $500 and under, which
already aggregate s5O,0O0,000. The re-
naming $500 900 will then be allotted
to subscriptions in excess Of that sum
the smaller amounts being preferred I'M
til all are disposed Of
The plan, in every way satisfactory tc
the people, seems to have been carried out
in good faith by treasury officials and the
loan made as popular" as the friends OF
the plan could wish.
By selling direct to the people at PAL
bonds which, as has subsequently been
demonstrated, could doubtless have been
disposed of to banking syndicates at a
premium of from to per cent, the gov
eminent will lose directly from $4,000 OC
to SC, 600, 900, but 1t will lose it to the peo-
pie who have the bonds, as well as the in
terest upon Them. to- pay. 1t will lose II
to the very classes upon whose shoulders
will chiefly fall the burdens of wal
which has rendered the sale of the coun-
try's credit a necessity. 1t will be loss
not wholly barren of corresponding ad-
vantages. 1t will have demonstrated the
possibility of placing large loans directly
with the people. 1t will enable the gov
eminent to change its bank account a,
will. It will make it independent Of the
money power. 1t will loosen the hold
which Wall street has long had upon the
treasury. 1t will keep in the country and
in circulation $6,000,000 Of annual interest
money, that might otherwise largely &C
dustrious and frugal people direct part
ners with Uncle Sam. 1t will stimulate
their interest in public affairs. 1t will make
them feel that they have more drec1
concern in the economic administration
of public affairs. 1t will stimulate ir
them the spirit of loyalty and patriotism
There Is a class that will be inclined t.
overlook these considerations, that will
regard the action Of congress In the ligh
of an extravagant waste Of substance, a!
an unnecessary and costly concession t.
popular clamor. But we do. not recall an!
particular solicitude for the protection O.
the treasury, by this class, when NOR,
than $62, 900, 900 of government per cents
were sold to a syndicate at 1O41a, whel
similar bonds were worth $1.2O in the oper
market and we are. certain that no pro
test went up from it when the same Grove
sought to obtain an additional s1OO, 900. 90
in bonds at price fully $4,000, 900 below
their current worth The approval o
this class is not essential. The govern
ment is no longer dependent upon it.
may be allowed to participate in futur
loans, but upon terms dictated by the gov
eminent. Its dictatorship has come T.
an end.
The herald., 1898-07-12

fees, all Of which provide many nice sine
cures for Its citizens San Francisco is
just now kicking because Oakland wishes 70
continue its grab game and name the Re-
publican nominee for governor, and is
playing large part in the squabble for the
nomination for that Office between DR.. G.
C. Pardee. ex-mayor Of Oakland, and w.
r. Davis of that city. In addition to this
unpleasantness, Metcalf and 4ilborn are
each laying plans to capture the Republic
can nomination for congress from the
Third district, which includes Alameda,
Contra Costa, Eolano, Yolo. Lake, Colusa
and Glenn counties, but which for the last
six years has been secured by Alameda
through the person Of Hilborn, the incum-
bent POLITICUS.
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To Avoid Trouble

The editor of the Santa Ana Blade, IN
calling the attention OF its readers to the
fact that two-cent stamp must be affixed
toeeach check, remarks: 1.-The collectors for
the Blade are provided with stamps" That
Is probably SO that they won't be troubled
with cold feet and quit while out gathering
In tho Blades back bills on commission
basis. They certainly won't have any
other use for them.-Oakland Tribune.
The herald., 1898-07-12
Honor to Roosevelt

Since all fought bravely at Santiago, Il
may seem somewhat strange to single out
any one man for special mention, but, new
ertheless, no American can fail to be stirred
by the graphic picture Of Theodore Roose-
welt, as he charged the enemy at the heal
of his men, first on horseback and then,
when his horse was shot under him, on
foot. Somehow a picture like this of one
mans dauntless courage remains in the
memory after the grand panorama of bat
tie has become indistinct.-New York Her
aid.
The herald., 1898-07-12
His Important Attribute

Kaiser William declares that the Ger
man army is his most importance inheri-
lance. And gall is his most important at
tribute.-Fresno Republican.
The herald., 1898-07-12
Our Neighbors
What Besidesp

The Ventura Signal has taken up this
fight for U. s. Grant for senator. 1t says
that the campaign now being made against
the San Diegan simply because he had an
illustrous father Is senseless in the ex-
treme. That is what the San Diego Sun
says. In reply the Signal has this: 1.-THE
signal has not taken up the fight for U. s.
Grant for senator The fight made against
Grant is. however, senseless one. That
is. opposition because he is the son of his
father"
The herald., 1898-07-12
Permeating Joy

The pile-driver is OIL the beach ready to
commence work on the new pleasure wharf
as soon as the material arrives. There is
a feeling of joy permeating about.-Santa
Monica outlook.
The herald., 1898-07-12

The new bankruptcy law Is now in effect.
It became operative, according to late
rulings Of government authorities, at IL
o'clock midnight Of the day upon which it
was signed by the president.
The herald., 1898-07-12
Equanimity

And hence, Los Angeles sour looks and
sneering words towards us, but we can
stand the conditions that are so favorable
to us, and Los Angeles will have to.-San
Diego Vidette.
The herald., 1898-07-12
What a Relief

Blanco telegraphed to Madrid on Sunday
that Cervera ought to be relieved of his
command. 1t struck Schley in the same
way. Cervera is now relieved.-New York
Journal.
The herald., 1898-07-12

New Zealand has thus far escaped the
covetous eyes Of the imperialtsts. Being
the farthest removed from the United
States, 1t might become useful in the COL
onization of back-number party hacks
who have to be provided for.
The herald., 1898-07-12

The Spanish soldiers at Santiago still
retain their honor and the "a head
doled out to them yesterday by the pay
master. The former asset is not negotia-
BILE, but the 81 will doubtless buy each of
them a tamale.
The herald., 1898-07-12
Shafter

Here's the man we're looking after,
Name that rhymes with merry laughter.
Name that rings to sounding rafter;
Smiled at Fame, and gayly chaffed her.
Kissed his hand and sent a waiter,
Boldly put himself abaft her:
Rhymsters never would get dafter
Had they easy marks like Shafter.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The herald., 1898-07-12
A Parallel

There doesn't seem to be great deal Of
difference between a mothers conference
and a fathers club, save in the frequency
Of the Neutrality-suspicious. Gazettes
The herald., 1898-07-12

The contemplated departure from the
single humane purpose upon which the
declaration of hostilities was justified. is
to be credited to "the accident Of war;"
That may ease the national conscience at
home, but will 1t not make the rest of the
world laugh?
The herald., 1898-07-12

The Riverside Enterprise formally
opened its new quarters last Saturday.
Our Riverside contemporary is alive to
the demands of its name with the result
that one of the brightest and most enter
The herald., 1898-07-12

Cervera left his bottle and got into
battle, and now he is wondering how words
which look so much alike can be so different.
Sacramento Bee.
The herald., 1898-07-12
Watson's Expectations

He's not a cycling teacher. Though
That ne'er was Watson's boast;
He hopes within a week or SO
To make the Spanish coast.
philadelphia Record.
The herald., 1898-07-12

The stereotypers' strike has ended as
labor strikes usually end in the defeat
and discontinue of the strikers. Better
ways for the settlement of wage differ
ences should be steadily sought. by the
tolers of the land, whether organized or
not
The herald., 1898-07-12

There are prvateers and privateers, but
the most dangerous are those anchored or
San Franciscos Market street.
The herald., 1898-07-12

The Populist state convention will meet
at the capital today. The relati strength
of the fusionists and anti-fusionists is
likely to be disclosed In the early votes on
organization.
The herald., 1898-07-12
TAKING THE AIR
She sings soprano in a choir,
And when she isn't there,
It's ten to one she's on her wheel,

And when she isn't there,
It's ten to one she's on her wheel.
Also taking the air.
Said he: BE all in all to mev'
She answered with a laugh:
think you should be satisfied
If I'm your better half"
If you tell her she stood century well,
She thanks you, and pleased appears;
But shed cut you dead II you ever said
She had lived for forty years.
Said the innocent-loolking banana peel,
On the pavement lying low:
My mission here. verify feel.
Is to get me under somebody's heel
And trip the fantastic toe.'"
Philadelphia Bulletin.
The herald., 1898-07-12

Colossal empire" declared Macaulay,
"has been one of the greatest curses Of
modern Europe" But modern statesmen
are Indifferent to the warnings that come
down to us from the past.
The herald., 1898-07-12
N OF All Smoke

1t has been discovered at last what the
cigarette is good for. The little paper
covered roll of weed is expected to contrib.
ute 100000 a year to the war tax.-Chino
Champion.
The herald., 1898-07-12

To declare General Joe Wheeler's seat
vacant is constitutional, but 1t should be
held for him until he is through with his
Cuban mission.
The herald., 1898-07-12

Don't place 1. r. postage stamps on let
tiers, unless you wish to arouse the ire of
the mailing clerk.
The herald., 1898-07-12

With Third street and Broadway cut
through, and a brand new charter, Los
Angeles will start out in pursuit of an i'm
perial destiny.
The herald., 1898-07-12

The Cape Verde people have just learned
that Cervera's fleet will return to them no
more forever.
The herald., 1898-07-12

In the Investor column, this morning.
will be found statement Of the extent
to which Los Angeles people have in
vested in the new 8 per cent government
bonds
The herald., 1898-07-12

Since the departure Of General Miles
there is no one left at Washington to ex-
plain things.
The herald., 1898-07-12

Bismarck, while disclaiming sympathy
for Spain, acknowledges that he would
like to see the United States trounced. He
will not be here to see it done, however.
The herald., 1898-07-12

We are again in receipt Of Chicago pa
pers, reduced in size and otherwise i'm
proved.
The herald., 1898-07-12

The Spanish colors appropriately are red
and yellow-blood and cowardice.-Lompoo
Record.
The herald., 1898-07-12
In Seasou

Commencement exercises should not be
delayed long at Havana.-New Orleans
Picayune-
The herald., 1898-07-12

The attorney-general stands between
the devil and the deep harbor.
The herald., 1898-07-12

William Jennings Bryan's regiment has
been ordered to join General Fitzhugh
Lees corps at Jacksonville. A few weeks
ago The Herald suggested Bryan and Lee
as a good presidential team. 1t scarcely
hoped, however, to get them together SO
everything goes in love and war.
The herald., 1898-07-12

The Hickory club of this city Is a very
active and energetic political organiza-
ton. 1t has membership of some 500
which is increasing rapidly. Earl Rogers
is president and has succeeded in making
the weekly Friday night meetings interest
ing and instructive. 1t has club rooms in
the GardnerZellner block on Broadway,
which are kept open at all times for the
benefit Of the faithful and their friends,
who are always welcome.
The herald., 1898-07-12

What has become Of Charley Bell and his
candidacy for county clerk? People are be-
ginning to wonder If Charley is really in
earnest or is playing blur. 1t will be re-
membered that up to the time that Charley
announced himself. Mr.. Newlin, the incum-
bent Of the county clerks Office had no op-
position. and also that Mr.. Bell was one
of his deputies. 1t has been intimated that
Mr.. Bell and Mr.. Newiin have put up Job
on the innocent people who would like Mr..
Newlin's office, which. If 1t works, will Sc
cure to the latter reelection and to the
former reappointment as clerk of the
board of supervisors.
The herald., 1898-07-12

that our people will so distinguish them
selves as entertainers that each Individual
member OF the association will feel. at the
end of his or her sojourn, that It was good
to have been here, to have breathed our
pure air. to have enjoyed the genial
warmth of our sunshine. to have reveled
in the perfume OF our matchless flora. and
to have witnessed here. on the edge Of the
desert, the unfolding Of beautiful and
inspiring civilization. Each Is likely to
become thereafter a walking advertise
ment Of the charms Of Southern California
and its fair metropolis.
The herald., 1898-07-12

Yukon gold Is neither so plentiful or so
fine as to warrant the mad rush to get
into the country. Conservative estimates
of the yield for 1898 place 1t at 500 600, Ooo
sum about equal to the performance of
California mines. Dust is selling at Daw-
son at SIS an ounce. Nor is merchandising
there proving the bonanza that was ex-
pected, flour having lately dropped from
SIS to SO a sack. with large quantities in
the hands of the Letters Of that region.
The herald., 1898-07-12

Secretary Deering has resigned the Sec
retaryship of the Columbia club of this
city. This club was organized in the inter-
ests of Mr.. Gage and his candidacy for the
governorship, and It seems that Col Otis
has had considerable to do toward making
1t useful in politics. The row in the Repub-
lican camp between the Gage and the Bull
la factions has rather disturbed the peace
of the club. The Bulla boys have got con-
troll of the club and are running 1t to suit
their interests and much to the chagrin Of
Its organizers. Mr.. Deering found uncon-
genial company with the majority and re-
signed.
The herald., 1898-07-12

The great weakness Of our navy, the
experts declared upon the breaking out
boats and torpedo boat destroyers. But
their usefulness has not yet been made
apparent. The former have landed no
decisive torpedoes, while the latter. have
destroyed no torpedo boats. Vigilance,
aided by modern flash-light appliances,
renders it difficult If not impossible for
a torpedo boat to approach within strik-
ing distance of the larger naval craft.
The herald., 1898-07-12

The Populist party Of the state seems to
be in the hands of its best men. which ia
simply saying that the mischievous ele-
ment with which 1t has been pestered, IN
common with all other parties. has been
squelched and turned out to pasture in Re-
publican fields, where they belong, with
the rest of the push Of all parties.
The herald., 1898-07-12

The complications in Republican politics
in this county are gradually increasing, and
the schemes Of the supporters of the sew
eral factions are coming to light. The
latest is that City Attorney Dunn, Dan
Burns and A. B. c. Parker propose to cap
ture the state delegates In this part of the
state by their pet scheme Of electing dele
gates to the state convention by direct vote
of assembly districts, instead Of the usual
method by county conventions. The Ex-
press has already screamed hard and long
at this bold attempt to steal the primaries
and has warned the people for whom 1t
stands of their danger should the scheme be
carried out. The first step to be taken by
the combination is to corral the executive
committee of the state central committee,
whose meeting will be held on the 18th inst,
and to have it declare for the election Of
delegates by assembly districts.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1898-03-21
To the Mocking Bird
CTerza Rina.)

CTerza Rima)
Listen while the moclzing-bird
"a yon grove is singing sweet:
Fairy music now Is heard.
2'or he sings where fairies meet,
When they circle hand in hand
And with merry laughter greet
Each late conner TO their band.
For their singer fairies chose
Him from all within the land;
For his song moro swectly flows
Than the song Of his cOmpecrs
In the time of grape and rose.
Not alone for fairy ears
Is his lovely music sung.
For a mortal often hears
Melodies to breezes flung
BY this stonEster, loud and clear.
Young Is JOY and age IS young.
When this bonny bird is near.
II w. TTCKNOR
Clanton. Ala