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The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-07-01
THE OLD BRIGADE

The new brigades are mighty fine, the boys
are brave and true,
An the gray is marchin' side by side with
them that wore the blue;
1 see 'em on the hiiltops-they'r drillin' in
the glades:
But we won't forgit the old boys who made
the old brigades.
We won't forgit the fellers that fought on
land an sea,
An follered "Stonewall" Jackson and
charged with old Bob Lee!
An Grant and Sherman's fellers-their
memry never fades!
We won't fergit the old boys who made the
old brigades
They're thinnin out-the old boys-they're
few now on the Sod
They're crossin'-crossin' over to the camp
in grounds of God;
see the young boys marchin' on hills an
fields an glades;
But we won't fergit the old boys who made
the old brgades.
Atlanta Constitution.
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SAN PEDRO PROVIDED FOR

The senate yesterday yielded to the
house contention, and finally passed the
sundry civil bill, which has been buffeted
about In committee Of conference for sew
eral weeks.
The bill as passed contains the appro-
priation for the San Pedro breakwater.
and the presumption is that the funds
will be available when needed.
It is true that the fourth coordinate
branch Of the government-the secretary
of war has yet to pass upon the item.
but to those best Informed 1t is far from
clear that he will longer be able to delay
an award Of the contract. At all events
the limit of senatorial patience has been
taxed to the utmost, and we have the as
eurance of the California delegation in
the upper house that prompt appeal will
be taken to the president, should Mr.. Al
ger show a continuing disposition to OBJ
struct the progress Of the work.
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ANNEXATION

The senate yesterday adopted an
amendment to the general deficiency bill,
appropriating $145,OOO for the purchase,
by condemnation or otherwise" Of land
adjacent to Pearl harbor, and for other
purposes. The item naturally provoked
a heated debate, since it was obvious the
United States could not condemn land in
a foreign state. Altered to make the ap-
contingent upon the annex
alton of the islands, the clause was adopt
ed without division.
The action taken leaves no room for
doubt as to the final vote upon the New
lands joint resolution should a roll call
be reached at this session. The discussion
that followed, regarding the validity of
the governments title to Pearl harbor
was scarcely germane. The absorption
of the territory will quiet all titles sought
to be transferred
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-07-01

islands Of the sea. pay such heavy tribute
to the excheQuer that they seldom have
surplus to provide against widespread
calamity and when misfortunes come
they are obliged to appeal to the home
governments for help. or they starve.
In the case Of the German colonies.
especially, those drafts are 50 regular and
insistent a. to tax the resources of q
permanent society, ramifying the empire,
and encouraged by the governing powers.
At the annual congress Of this association.
held last week, It was announced that EN-
peror William had assented to the institu-
ton Of lottery ito promote the prosperi-
ty Of the colonies" and this on color de-
vice Is expected to produce five million
marks for the furtherance Of the object.
These incidents might ordinarily at
tract little attention but for the fact
that the United States just now contem-
plates branching out quite extensively in
the colony business In the exploita-
ton Of this mission the country will again
and necessarily, become heavily involved
in debt. It Ii well to consider the respon-
sibilities which such an undertaking i'm
poses It will not be wise to ignore the
liabilities that will come with the assets.
The fact should not be- lost sight of that
the new peoples we are to take into the
family are in every way inferior, that
they are Of divers races and religions, that
they are ignorant and superstitious and
non-progressive. that they are poor and
necessarily resourceless and dependent, |
weak shiftless and wanting in self-reli-
ance-that none Of them have anything |
in common with our civilization, that few
of them can ever be expected to compre-
bend the genius Of our institutions.
Imperialism comprehends the absorp-
tion Of this polyglot mass, the confisca-
ton of their lands, the taxing Of their in
dustry, the direction of their destiny
No more than the people Of England, Ger
many, France, Denmark and Portugal,
can do all this and escape the penalties,
can we hope to shirk the duty Of taking
care Of our new wards. To do 1t sue
and in more or less strict accord
with approved European methods, 1t may
In time become necessary to revive the de-
funct Louisiana state lottery.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-07-01
Foreign,Born Patriots

Foreign nations have argued because the
American people are so conglomerate, many
of them being of alien birth and many 9TH
ers of alien parentage, and because the
country is so large and the interests Of diff
ferent sections are so diverse, that there
could be no true national spirit. This fact,
it was claimed, would become embarrass-
ingly prominent in war with a foreign ma
ton. That situation is now present, but in
stead Of there being any lack Of national
spirit and patriotism, exactly the contrary
is evident. The foreign-born citizen is just
as patriotic as the man who can date his
ancestry back to the Observation-Disclosures
pha Press.
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cLouD1Na OUR CREDIT

With a robust gold surplus in the treas
ury and per cent loan three times over
subscribed by the common people, 1t would
seem that no event likely to happen could
affect the credit of the United States
abroad. And yet we have the mortify-
ing intelligence from St. Thomas that,
through laundering offlcialism in the navy
department, a precious cargo of coal at
that port, belonging to the government,
has been attached by the banks upon
dishonored draft, drawn in payment for
it by consular agent of the United States.
The coal was purchased with the know
ledge that 1t could not be utilized during
the war, and for the purpose Of keeping ii
from falling into the hands of the en-
envy.
The blunden of permitting the consular
draft to go to protest has justified the
banks in deciding to refuse similar paper
in the future, and our government is
thereby Inundated in foreign eyes
by being placed on the level with
Spain. ifrom whose government spot cash
is demanded
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QyEYH3:Xs1ESsEa 7!YsX | d Eg2IZY -

came up to his throat, and, being very
tight. they outlined the many curves Of
his admired figure to perfection. All went
well until the engineer whom they had
with them as precaution became so sick
that he could not regard a valve without
loathing and a sight Of an oil can caused
him unspeakable agony. He collapsed and
Silent of course took charge of the ma
chine. First the engine made too much
noise; so he monkeyed with the air valve,
and them to get more speed, he turned on
more gasoline, and, emboldened by his
skill, he continued to. show what could be
done with the boat until all of sudden the
engine stopped and no amount of work
could start it again. The engineer did not
care whether she ever went any more and
was Indifferent to any fate. The worst
that could befall them would have been
welcomed by him as surcease from his
torturing attempts to get rid of what he
did not possess. The boat was way up
above Portuguese Bend and the train was
to leave at a little after 5. Between one Of
his spasms, however, the engineer man.
aged to gasp something about there being
a sail and spar in one of the lockers, and
this was rugged and in three hours the
voyage back was completed. Cook has
neaueQ q SUBSCRIPTION l1SC TO purchase a
token Of the regard of the members of the
yacht club to Silent for his success, and
made a preliminary congratulatory adj
dress before they landed.
O O O
This is the season of white duck trous-
ers, but there is one young attorney of this
city who will not disport himself in them
any more. Last summer VIII Davis went
to Marysville to spend his vacation and
took with him a number of these dazzling
articles. They were much admired and all
went well until he sent them to the local
laundry to have them done up" When
they came back he did not examine them.
One warm day he decided to wear pair OF
them, and with his mind occupied with an
important case he had in hand he failed
to notice anything WRONG tiH be appeared
on the main street of the place, when he
felt that he was the subject of consid-
cradle merriment. Then only did he see
that the washerwoman had ironed them
the same way as certain articles of ladies'
underwear are-that is to say, the creases
that should have been in front and back
were on each side. 1t would have been all
right for sailor, but for a young, bashful
lawyer the ordeal was too trying.
BYSTANDER
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-07-01
A RECORD OF FAILURE

An interesting exhibit Of the nations
finances will be found in our news COL
umns this morning. The figures fully
confirm the apprehended failure Of the
Dingley tariff law to produce adequate
revenues for the conduct Of the govern
ment even in times Of peace, and with in
terpal revenue receipts far in excess OF
calculations. Customs receipts for the
year aggregate about $3.50, ZOO, 000-a loss,
compared with the fiscal year ended June
80, 1897 (Wilson tariff, of $26,500, 900, or
an average loss exceeding $2.0O0,0O0 a
month.
But the new law has resulted in creating
intense antagonisms in Germany, France,
Austria, Italy and other countries on the
continent, and In South America, without
corresponding benefits to any class In the
United States save the protected trusts
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-07-01
rue HERALD AT SUMMER RESORTS

Readers OF Tho Herald who have the
p6per delivered ut their homes, OF who
receive It by mail, can have It delivered
to them 1T their summer resort without
extra cost. The Herald has sg ents ut all
the principal seaside resorts In So uthern
California, who deliver the paper
promptly on its arrival by mail, express
or by special messenger.
Before leaving for tho coast order The
Herald stopped at your home. II there is
NO ono there to read 1t, and ON arrival ut
the seaside apply at once to The Herald
agent to have it delivered to you there.
Following 10 a list Of Herald agents At
the seaside:
Santa Monica-Arthur Il. jackson.
Redondo-Will j. Hess.
San Pedro-Sam. Bennett.
Terminal Island-Mrs. j. H. Samples.
Long Beach-F. j. Schinnerer.
Ventura-F. M. FulstOnc.
Santa Barbara-Miss H. b. Manning.
Observation-Disclosures Preston.
Avalon-Mrs. f. X. Mcleod.
San D1ego-Frank L. Mitchell.
Oceanside--George p. Mackey.
II . subscriber prefers he can drop u
Hire to The Herald business once and
the change can be made easily in that
W0y.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-07-01
SOMETHING OF A MYSTERY

The coroner's jury in the case Of Eliza
beth M. Hutfiesz, having decided that her
death resulted from criminal abortion,
performed at the hands Of Catherine
E. Smith, a bewildered community, in
censed over the outrage, and shocked at
the frequency with which such crimes
are committed, would like to know what
possible excuse the district attorney may
have tor not proceeding against the ac-
cused. Ex-parte evidence before cor
oner's jury may not be wholly convincing
to public prosecutor, but he is not justi-
fed in assuming that additional facts
may not be subsequently obtained by thu
exercise Of reasonable diligence in the
discharge Of his official duties.
The Smith woman should be promptly
arxested and speedily arraigned at the
bar Of Justice.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-07-01
TO COMBAT CORRUPTION

With the view Of profiting by the de-
lection in the ranks Of the opposition,
the Democrats Of Pennsylvania propose
to make the contest on strictly state is
sues. The convention was dominated by
free silver delegates, yet the platform is
silent as to national issues, and the at
tention of the voters will thereby be
focused upon the central proposition of
unhorsing Quay and driving his corrupt
clique from power. In this laudable I'M
dertaking they will be aided by the re-
spectacle element of Keystone Republi-
cans. thoroughly disguised and disheart-
ened by the arrogance and audacity Of
the Quay managers, and disposed at last
to subordinate a partisan triumph to the
more important consideration of an hon
est and economical administration Of the
affairs of the commonwealth.
We shall confess to disappointment If
the decision Of the convention is not con-
strued by the single-standard organs of
the east as defeat for silver. foreshad-
owing the subordination of bmetallism
to other issues III the next national cam
paign. They will declare that the Demo-
Gratis of Pennsylvania, warned by the
result in Oregon, lack the courage of
their convictions, and are afraid to go to
the people upon the issue this year. But
such conclusion is wholly unwarranted.
The overturning Of the Quay machine
is the highest duty Of Pennsylvania citi-
zenship, and such contamination thisl
year will have far-reaching results in the
campaign to follow.
OF Pennsylvania thirty representa-
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-07-01
4 POSSIBLE WELCOME WAITING

The complacencV Of the Spanish gov
eminent under the menace of an attack
upon the coast cities of the peninsula, by
an American fleet, may or may not be
simulated. 1t might easily be other
wise. Such an event might be quite in
line with Spanish interests. 1t might
serve to revive the fast-fading hope of
interference by the powers in the promo
tion of peace. 1t would certainly post
pone any plans of the reactionary element
at home. 1t would dissipate, for the
time being at least, the schemes of plot
ting Carlists and Of intriguing Republi-
cans. And it would necessitate and justi-
fy the safeguarding of the monarchy by
the enforcement of the most rigid mill
tary dictatorship, proof against extensiv
revolts by the turbulent element.
No additional evidences are needed of
the desire of Austria and France to inter-
vene and stop war so menacing to con-
tinental interests. Nobody on this side
of the Atlantic believes either power
would long hesitate but for the fear that
England would interpose her strength on
our side. 1t is by no means certain they
will not yet become meddlesome factors
in the problem. more or less contingent
upon the course of events. The fall of
Santiago and the destruction of Cervera's
fleet, or disaster to Camara's squadron
in eastern waters may furnish the coveted
pretext. The storming OF the Spanish
coast by a powerful American armada
might indeed alarm all continental Eu-
rope, and speedily result in complications
favorable to the Spanish cause and most
embarrassing to the United States. With
this view the sagasta ministry might
welcome as a blessing in disguise the ar
rival in the Mediterranean Of Commo-
dore Watson's fleet, since 1t would give
promise of Fastening conclusions and an
ticipating the climax.
Such view will of course not obtain
in the United States. Here the prob
ability Of European intervention has
been heavily discounted from the start.
The puissance developed and displayed
has served to strengthen our determine
ton not to tolerate any interference from
any quarter. If an American squadron
Isl sent to Spain, 1t will hammer the forth
fications and shell the cities until the
cry enough" is heard. and Austria and
France will interpose at their peril
at the peril of a universal conflagration.
Realization Of the hopes of Spain will
have no terrors for us.
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OTHER SIDE OF THE LEDGER

IN much the same way that our people
are taxed for the benefit of domestic
trusts, the producers of England, Ger
mpny and other European states are
burdened with the relief of their colonies.
A famine In India must be relieved by the
plague in Madagascar imposes humane
duty upon the French, while crop failures
In Germany's insular possessions must
VI once be made good by the Fatherland--
for the subjects OF these great powers ir
sazoots sections OF the earth, and the
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-07-01
Soldiers in Unnecessary Peril

We have had abundant opportunities to
learn that military science is matter of
training and experience, and that to put a
single gi.ded youth into a place that could
be filled by a trained and capable officer
is not only a dishonest use Of the public
funds, but is betrayal Of the welfare,
health, and perhaps the lives of the soldiers
who do the fighting. The nation did not go
to war and pour out Its treasure and the
lives Of its private soldiers to provide a uni
form and title for a single son of a great
Manipulating Dispatch.
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A Spanish Success

you may send word home that we have
scored another signal success" said the
Spanish general.
But" began the officer.
Didn't we run up flag Of truce, and
wasn't 1t recognzed?"
Eyes"
''Wcll, isn't fag of truce a signal?
Hurry up! The public is looking for news
from us, and we've got to give 'em some
thing that'll get past the censor."-Wash-
ington Star
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What Is Most N eeded

''What Is the one thing most needed to
add to the effectiveness of war ships?" he
inquired. with the air Of man who had
given considerable attention to the subject.
1--WE had dispute about it. you know. and
Jim said it was improved armament. while
I claimed 1t was better armor We decided
TO leave it to you"
ut is neither" replied the naval onicer.
promptly. "There is one thing that Is OF
vastly more Importance, and If you can in-
vent it your fortune will be made"
what is it?'
The naval officer drew nearer and whis-
pered his reply, so that there might be no
danger of so important communication
being overheard.
ut ID a machine for the manufacture OF
COAL" he said.-Chicago Evening POST.
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Waste Of Daring

TITS disheartening," said the pessimist.
whats the matter?" inquired his
friend.
II was thinking that even when men
may earn glory and substantial reward
by risking their lives for their country
there will be the usual number of bathers
who will see how far out they can swim"
Washington Star.
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Caution Needed at Present

We should be slow to depart from the ira
ditions of the fathers. We should hesitate
long before adopting policy which the IA
theirs opposed. The task of gaining VIC
tory over decaying monarchy need not be
a long or a difficult one. But the task of
handling the fruits Of that victory will be
colossal. The American people should move
with caution while performing that task
Omaha World-Herald.
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tives In the lower house, but two are pro-
nounced In favor of free silver coinage.
congressional side of the race, whereas 1t
stands to win important advantages in
the rout of the boodling element and the
defeat of Quay.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-07-01
Abandoning the Monroe Doctrine

The best thing we can do to strengthen
our present agreeable relations with Great
Britain is to make our place with Canada
and keep it; also to be ourselves the respect
or of that Monroe doctrine of which we have
until this time been such jealous guardians.
When we seek empire in far-away corners
of the earth we can no longer anchor our
selves to that doctrine and policy.-Boston
transcript.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-07-01

The Newport, which sailed Tuesday for
the Philippines, carried out three millions
In specie. But the publication of the
Of sagacity. The unpaced Newport, with
the American commander and three mil
lions aboard, is prize sufficiently allur-
ing to justify extraordinary efforts to
capture.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-07-01

congressional act at will. for he has
been appealed to by 1t to reconsider tho
clause OF the new revenue law imposing
an additional tax upon the chief staple of
the empire. The genius of our institu-
lions appears not to have invaded the
Japanese intellect.
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A Born Mathematician

"Dickey doesn't know his letters we'll"
explained his mother to the new teacher,
"but he's quick in learning figures"
What is this, dear?" asked the teacher,
pointing to the letter B.
Oats thirteen damned togedder,"
promptly responded Dickey.-Chicago TrIb-
une.
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ANXIETY

An Atchison man is painting a woman to
represent Anxiety" and will take for his
subject a woman who has gotten up a
church social and is watching the door
from her corner near the ice-cream table
to see If anyone is coming in.-Atchison
Kan.) Globe,
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Literary Opening

After the war is over De LONE, Polo
and Carranza can make money by issuing
a book entitled "The Diplomatic Letter
Wrter-Every One His Own Undoing,"
by those who know.-Philadelph Press.
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Three Great Physicians

A celebrated physician lay dying, sur
rounded by his professional brethren. The
dying man said: IT leave behind me three
great physicians" Each one expected
to hear his name mentioned but he SIM
ply added: "They are water, exercise and
diet"
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Great Saving to Spain

In certain particulars Spain has recent
ly shown great military shrewdness ana
foresight; she saved 1000 soldiers and
several ships the other day by not send
ing thin to the ilippines.-Chicago
Times Herald.
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Ohio Republicans are determined to
clear the decks for the new imperial
regime, and the first rubbish to be sweep.
overheard Is the civil service laws. The
merit system and all other obsolete fads
must yield to the exigencies of the situa-
fiOn
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-07-01

The aborted attempt to coal a Spanish
vessel from an American schooner at
Vera Cruz, should serve as warning to
the administration not to permit the
shipment of fuel to foreign ports, under
any pretext whatever.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-07-01

The New York Herald declares THAI
trade follows natural channels, and
therefore New York can never lose its
prestige as commercial center" 1t Is
nevertheless steadily losing 1t to the South
Atlantic and Gulf coast ports.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-07-01

Camara is decidedly persona non grata
to the khedive, and has been peremptorily
ordered to get out of Egyptian waters.
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He Must BE Dead

There is a very peculiar man in Atchison
he did not attend the wedding this morn
ing, and he will not attend the prize fight to-
night.-Atchison Globe.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-07-01

Little risk was taken by this journal
in its assurance, volunteered a week or
low a failure to affix stamps under the
new revenue law, in cases where the gov
eminent failed to make their procurement
reasonably convenient. Collector Lynch
has forwarded limited supply of stamps
to Deputy Harrison, and that official is
authority for the statement that no pen
atty will attach until full supply is fur
nished.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-07-01

The Cuban navy consists Of single
vessel. But, so far as effectiveness is
concerned, Spain isn't much better off.