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The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-27

The appellation Little Giant" seems
to fit as we'll In California now as it
did in Illinois two score years ago. Ste
phen A. Douglas, to whom 1t was first
applied, was proud of having brought
Abraham Lincoln out of political OBJ
scurity. Judge Mcguire has an .ad-
mirable opportunity to do some intro
ducing now.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-27

If there IL any falling of in the re-
ceipts Of confectioners. by reason of re-
cent disclosures, we have not heard OF
1t IN Los Angeles. Consumers of cara
mels, bonbons and the like are not easily
frightened in this neighborhood.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-27

There is notable lack of enthusiasm
in our Republican contemporaries over
the output of the Sacramento conven-
ton. The morning paper bolts the
ticket, as to one nomination, while the
evening one swallows 1t with fair notice
that 1t doesn't banker after 1t.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-27

The United States commissioner-ge gen.
eral to the Paris exposition is bestirring
himself to provide exhibits for our newly
acquired colonies. There Is a chance for
a very interesting ad unique display in
the anthropological line. Admitting Eu-
ropeans may gaze with wonder upon
people from the fatherland of Kane
hameha. from the Ladrones (thieves, in
English). from the high grass Of the
Philippines, ct al.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-27
Cleaned Out

Jones-For a while John was clean out Of
his mind about that girl.
Smith-And now?
Jones-Oh, now the girl Is clean out Of hil
mnd.-Boston Globe.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-27
The Surer Foundation

American diplomacy may have less indis
rubber and varnish in its composition thal
the European kind, but 1t seems to have
considerably more steel and granite.-Bos>
ton Journal.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-27
Brickbats and Bullets

The war news will be missed, but the pos
lftical campaign will soon be open. Briclks
bats are sometimes as exciting as bullets.1
Boston Herald.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-27
Era Of Good Feeling

War has killed politics. Northern Demo,
Gratis are cheering Mckinley and southern
Republicans are supporting General Wheek
er for congress.-Galesburg Mail.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-27

Milton k Young. a rising young attor-
ney of this city, and Captain A. M. Bragg
Of the Seventh ward are candidates for the
Democratic nomination for township JUS
tice.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-27

w. B. Scarborough has announced him
self as candidate for the Democratic NOM
nation for public administrator. Mr.. Scar
borough was nominated for the same office
six years ago. and gave Frank Kelsey a
very close run for the office. Mr.. Scar
borough thinks the chances of his election
are much better now, and that II he could
give Kelsey a close shave then he can get
away with the office this time.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-27
THE SCHOOLS FIRST

The utter inadequacy of the proposed
allowance of school funds, as fully
shown in The Herald of Thursday,
should arouse public interest at once.
The cause of education is endangered
because of the general deficiency in the
city treasury. Reduction in assessments
and various other causes have reduced
the city's available cash about thirty
thousand dollars. and the proposition
now is to meet a large part Of the def
icit at the expense of the schools.
The situation is bad enough already.
During the past school year the work
Of education was greatly hampered for
want of means, and the thought Of max
ing the matter Infinitely worse the COM
ing year Is intolerable. Let economy
prune closely anywhere else. but Los
Angeles cannot afford to cut to the quick
by depriving any portion Of its youth
Of the means of education.
1t seems that the allotments for school
purposes have for several years aver
aged $4.95 for each pupil. The PROPOSE
tioh W dioW OHiy %lVVVVV loI tHiS yedA
would reduce the figure to $4.04 per
capita. But in order to maintain the
average Of recent years the appropria-
ton for the present year should be
$4,000. This because of the large in
crease in the number of pupils within
the year. 40S5.
The interesting fact is brought out,
in the argument of the board of edu-
cation, that twenty-one per cent OF the
increase in school attendance for the
past year. in the state of California,
is credited to Los Angeles. This amaz-
ing rate Of increase Is crowding our
schools to a degree that the public can
hardly appreciate. Notwithstanding tha
fact that several new school buildings
were erected only two or three years ago,
the accommodation now is Inadequate
and of course the situation ahead is
alarming. It is stated that there are
$500 children running around the streets
of Los Angeles, with no method Of fore
ing their attendance at school, and no
for them IL they do at
tend. A truant officers department is
needed. but there are no funds with
which to support It,
The board Of education fully realizes
the city's financial dilemma. and 1t has
labored earnestly to make ends come as
near as possible to meeting. But there
Is yawning chasm between the 800, 900
proffered and the $12O. 900 needed. After
trimming everything down to the mini
mum, however, the board will undertake
to squeeze through with $4,000. 1t will
be tight squeeze at that. No matter
where else 1t may be needful to apply
the pruning kife, this amount should
be apportioned. The people Of Los An
geles are proud Of their schools and Of
the high reputation they sustain else
where. To deny any portion of our youth
the means Of education for want of funds
is an idea that cannot be entertained for
a moment.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-27
All Willing to Take It

When 1t comes to filling the offices down
In the gulf there will be no trouble to finA
plenty of mmunes.-Pittsburg Times.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-27
Where Merritt Rules

Civil service has not been established IA
the Philippines. but then Merritt rules
Cincinnati COMMERCIAL
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-27

william Crawford is asking for the DEM
ocratic nomination for city justice of this
city.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-27

John A. Barham has been renominated
for congress in the First district by his
Republican admirers. This will be the
third nomination which MIR. Barham has
received for this office. In 1884 he de-
feated Geary, Democrat, by about 1870
plurality; and in 1896 he defeated Cutler,
Democrat, by 1900 plurality. The Demo-
cratic nominee who will contest the election
with Barham is M. 7. Dittmer of Shasta.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-27

r. J. Waters has been nominated for con-
gressional honors in this, the sixth, dis
trict. Mr.. Waters had a clear field and Sc
cured the plum by reclamation. 1t seemed
to be the Irony of fate, but 1t is fact, that
James McLachlan ratified his nomination
and pledged his support for Waters cleo
ton. 1t is not stated whether or not Mr..
Wray was present. but we shall watch his
column for the purpose of ascertaining how
a shrewd politician and political writer can
jump from the embraces of McLachlan
to the hugs OF Waters.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-27

The Mcguire club will hold its weekly
meeting at Its club rooms, 3l2 West Second
street, Tuesday evening. An entertaining
program will be presented. The Hickory
club will also have good speakers for its
Friday night meeting.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-27

w. H. Dickinson of the Second ward has
announced his candidacy for the assembly
in the Seventy-fifth district. F. w. AL
lender and Frederick Baker, 1t is under
stood, are candidates for he.union nomina-
ton for the same ofrice.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-27

Republican machine In this part Of the
state has been beautifully exemplified in
the vote for Arnold. San Bernardino gave
Arnold Is votes, Riverside 9, San Diego II,
Fresno IA. Ventura and Los Angeles 70 out
OF Us delegates.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-27

DR.. o. d. Fitzgerald Of this city wants
the Democratic nomination for coroner.
The doctor seems to be the only candidate
In the field for this nomination.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-27

A little misapprehension exists as to the
cause for the defeat OF Mr.. r. Y. Mcbride
Tor the Democratic nomination for state
printer. 1t has been stated that he failed
to secure this nomination because OF the
charge that he was non-union printer.
This charge was made, but 1t cut no figure
whatever in the result. Mr.. Mcbride was
defeated because the country delegations
combined against the city delegations, and
the former having a majority OF the dele
cations of the state convention, very nat
urally got away with the plum. Mr. NC
Bride lacked votes, that is all. His NOM
inauon was practically assured up to the
time when the country got warmed up
over the Justiceship OF the supreme court.
BY accident, 1t so happened that Los An
geles, San Francisco and Alameda all sup
ported Judge Corey. This was mistaken
as combination against the country, with
the result above stated.
MEGAPHONE.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-27

N. Blackstock of Ventura defeated w. R.
Clark, the incumbent, for the Republican
nomination for railroad commissioner In
this, the Third. railroad district by vote
of 206 to 49,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-18
EX-SENATOR BRUCE DEAD
Next After Fred Douglass. the Most
Noted of His Race

Washington, March 17.-IIon. Blanche
X. Bruce. register of the treasury, died
this morning at Sis. The funeral will
take place on Monday. The services will
be held at Metropolitan NJ. E. church
(colored.) Mr.. Bruce's death had been ex-
pected for several days. He suffered from
a complication of stomach troubles which
at first appeared not serious. but last
week he lost strength steadily and toward
the close of the week it became apparent
that his vitality was ebbing rapidly.
Blanche X. Bruce was born in Prince
Edward county, Virginia, March /. 1871,
and therefore was 81 years old. He was
of African descent. was born a slace, and
received the rudiments OF education from
the tutor OF his masters son. He taught
school for q time in Hannibal, Missouri.
and later became a student at Oberin.
In 1863 he became a planter in Mississippi,
and was appointed a member of the Mis-
sissippi levee board. He was elected sher-
if of his county, and subsequently super
intendent Of education. In 1879 he was
elected United States senator as a Re
publican and served until March 5. 1881.
He was a member OF every Republican
national convention held since 1865. In
1881 he was appointed by President Gar
field register of the treasury, and later
was appointed recorder of deeds OF the
District Of Columbia. About six months
ago he was again appointed register of
the treasury by President Mckinley
Next after Fred Douglass, Mr.. Bruce had
long been regarded as perhaps the most
conspicuous man of his race.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-18
SCATA|NC
Continued from First Page.)
are all three true Americans and have
done excellent services,

are all three true Americans and have
done excellent services.
NO OPINION ON THE MAINE.
"It has been stated that 1 said there
was no doubt the Maine was blown up
from the outside. This is mistake. /
may have said that such was the general
impression among Americans in Havana.
In fact, 1 have no opinion about it my
self, and carefully az aided forming one.
l met the members Of the court on their
boat but would as soon approach our su-
preme court in regard to a pending case
as that board. They are competent and
trustworthy in the lines of their duty as
any court in the land, and their report,
when made, will carry conviction to all
the people that the exact truth has been
stated. just as far as it is possible to as
certain it. And until then surmise and
conjecture are idle and improbable. Let
us calmly wait for the report.
CUBAN GEOGRAPHY.
There are six provinces in Cuba each
with the exception of Matanzas. extending
the whole idth of the island and having
about an equal sea front on the north
anu SOuII bOl uSI MD dIlZdS NOuCtltS the
caribbean sea only at its southwest cor
ner, being separated from it elsewhere by
the narrow peninsula of Santa Clara
province. Ny observa tons were confined
to the four western provinces. which con-
stitute about one-half of the island. The
two eastern ones are practically in the
hands of the insurgents. except the few
fortified towns. These two large provinces
are spoken of today as Cuba Libre.'
ALL QUIET IN HAVANA.
Havana, the great city and capital OF
the island. is in the eyes of the Spanish
and many Cubans. all Cuba. as much as
Paris is France. But having visited it in
more peaceful times and seen its sights,
the tomb of Columbus, the forts. Cabanas
and Moro Castle. etc. 1 did not care "a
repeat this. preferring trips into the coun-
try. Everything seems TO go on much as
usual at Havana Quiet prevails. and ex-
cept for the frequent squads Of soldiers
marching TO guard and police duty and
their Astounding presence in all public
places. one sees little signs OF war.
NEITHER PEACE NOR WAR.
Outside Havana all is changed. It IS
not peace. nor is II war-it is iesolatior
and distress. misery and starvation
Every town and village IS surrounded BY
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-18

he had the genius which it takes to real
ize the opportunity which every great
public necessity opens, but which it is so
hard for the generality of men TO see and
later grasp. But the young pharmacist
saw his chance and began. Before he
died he saw his little idea grow into
tremendous fact, himself immensely
wealthy, his family insured of fortune.
and d competency for generations TO
come. Since his death the business has
merged into corporation and has been
constantly growing in magnitude. But
Mr.. Aver saw it grow; he saw the great
battle of popular prejudice against patent
medicines and the triumph of his wares;
He saw his name known the world over,
demonstrating that a man may make his
name honored in the world by help to the
sick as readily as a great general may
perpetuate his name by taking men out
to be shot, or a poet who gains fame by
furnishing the deeds of the general. Could
he have lived until today he would have
seen the stamp of fifty years popular APP
prevail on his remedies fix their perman
ency for centuries in this country.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-18
TO Topeka
Elk Lodge Will be Initiated
Here Thursday,
FIFTY CHARTER MEMBERS
Topeka, Kansas City and ST.
Louis Teams Invited.

One week ago today the Eagle published
exclusively about several prominent citi-
zens making application for a charter OF
the Brotherhood and Protective Order of
Elks. Yesterday morning the application
for the charter was sent 70 Topeka and
on next Thursday night the new lodge will
be installed. AS yet the hall has not been
selected, but the work and installation of
Officers will probably take place IN the
knights Of Pythias hall on the corner Of
Douglas and Topeka avenues.
On several occasions in the past a feeble
effort has been made to establish an Elk
lodge here. but for one reason and an
other nothing ever came of it, This time
it is a sure go. Among the most proni-
nent men in the city are at the head Of
the movement. A New York draft for $50
accompanied the petition. which is the
amount required TO obtain charter. 1t
is positive that the Topeka work team
will be here to perform the ceremony
The gentlemen who are in charge here
are also making an effort to get the St
Louis and Kansas City teams here to as
sist the Topeka Elks. After the work is
completed there will undoubtedly be a
swell banquet given to the visitors.
The Brotherhood of Elks, while they
make no restrictions, provided man has
a good character is composed generally
of Bohemians. Actors, railroad men,
newspaper men and professional men
predominant as a usual thing. AS there
are no Bohemians in Wichita none can
join. However, such we'll known business
men and citizens will insure a splendid
order here: B. L. Eaton, C. R. Fulton
S. B. Amidon, L. R. Delaney, F. T. Dolan,
R. E. Torrington, Fred Dold, Frank Niles,
Charles A. Stinson, Major Don Porter
Colonel II. G. Toler, Thomas G. Fitch
George P. Locke, Gerald Volk, Charley
Jones, c. D. Bliss and Charley Darrigand.
There will probably be fifty who will be
charter members. 1t is only necessary to
have fifteen names on a petition to OBJ
tain a charter, and consequently only a
few over the required number was sought
for, but during the present week fully
thirty-five other prominent citizens will
attach their names to the petition. There
are any number who desire to join.
The following Wichita citizens who are
members of the Brotherhood of Elks
vouched for the petition which was sent
to headquarters yesterday: Colonel E. E.
Bleckley w H. Winthrode. c. NJ Irwin
o. C. Eckstein, Frank Gidday and H. }.
Bone of Ashland.
All the indications point to most sue
cessful lodge in Wichita. 1t will be the
third one to be established in the state,
Topeka and Pittsburg being the other
towns to have one.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-18
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-18
----------------- ----------
MUSIC AND DRAMA

j. y. LIE w 10 40 81 L LO4NhAtlD.
J. c. Lewis, the Yankee character, act
or, and a company of twenty people will
be at the Crawford Grand Saturday mat
inee and night. An exchange says:
whenever the name Of ST Plunkard is
mentioned where he has been before the
dullest face becomes bright with the
thought of the good natured Yankee far
mer who has caused so many to hold
their sides in laughter at his peculiari-
ties. He is not an imaginary character.
but one which you can meet every day
by visiting small country towns. He is
not a man of education, but simply a
Simon-pure Yankee IL ne whose home
is always open for ts5 weary traveller.
Isl Plunkard'' is not a tumble, but well
devised and exceptionally strong and in
teresting comedy, with plot taken from
everyday life. 1t shows the traps and
snares set for the innocent and unsophis-
ticated public. 1t is a play any one can
take a lesson from The company carries
an orchestra and band and will give a
concert on the street each day, as well
as parade"
Seats are now selling at Howe's jewelry
store.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-18
DYE STUFFS FOR COTTON
Diamond Dyes the Only Home Dyes
That Come in Special COiors for
Cotton and Mixed Goods.

When you want to dye cotton, or mate
rails composed of wool and cotton or cot
ION and silk. be sure 70 use the Fast D.a-
mond Dye special colors for cotton and
mixed goods
The use of dyes that claim 20 color all
kinds of materials with the one package
will only cause ruin and disappointment.
Cotton is a vegetable fibre and requires
a special dye entirely different from the
dye that is needed to color an animal FIBRE
like wool. While the imitation dyes that
claim TO color all kinds of materials with
the one package may give fairly sat!sfac-
tory results on ribbons and small articles
yet for carpet rags and for dress goods
or jackets. and in fact any Of the usual
jobs of dyeing, they simply stain the cot
ton part and give a streaked or spotted
color that will quickly fade cut when ex-
posed to light.
Diamond Dyes have sixteen special fast
colors for cotton and mixed goods that
never fail to give satisfaction. They cost
much more to make than the imitation
dyes, and hence the dealer has to pay
more for them, but the price TO the user
is just the same as for the cheap dyes
that have to make deceptive claims in
order TO sell their goods.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-18
ACCUSED OF STEALING DEEDS
Charles +. ITcE&hann in Trouble Over
FLORIDA Lands.

Chicago, March L.-Charles T. Mckhan,
q prominent real estate man of Frankfort,
Ind. is being searched for by detectives.
He is wanted on indictments charging him
with forging deeds TO $1,000 acres Of Flor
ida cumberland. valued at $5o. 0lO, the prop
erty Of Mrs. Adeline T. BrUndage Of Chi
cago. McKhan. it is charged. stole the
deeds TO the Florida land from Mrs.
Brundage and after altering them TO make
them appear like a deed 10 his uncle filed
them for record in Columbia county.
Florida, where the land is located. Nc
Khan. II is said has sold considerable o.
the property Requisiuon papers have
been issued FOR McKhan and II found he
will be brought 10 Chicago.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-18
HOLDS ITS SEMI-CENTENIAL
Wonderful Growth Of the Idea of a
EOunS ApOthecary

one Of the developments Of the time was
brought TO notice the other day by the
1emi-centennial of the J. c. Aver Co. In
Lowell Mass, which event was celebrat-
ed by means Of a banquet. Fifty years
RGo. young apothecary, poor and strug-
Cling, found the necessity Of a dis;ribu-
ton Of staple remedies. Not only that.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-18
THE CUBAN

There are, or were before The var.
about ~. 90 Cubans on the island. 5000
Standards. (which means those born In
SPAIN and less than half a million OF
negroes and mixed blood The Cuban
whites are pure Spanish blood. and. like
the spaniards. usually dark II complex
ion. but oftener light or blonde. 50 FAR as
I noticed. than the S2aniards. The per
centaEe Of c0lored 20 white has been
steadily diminishing for more than fry
years. and is not now over = Per cen; q
the total. n tac:. the number Il colored
pa0ple has be@n actually diminishing Tor
nearly ina: tine TIE Cuban farmer and
labor is BY nature Peacsaoly. kindly. gay.
tospItable. Iight-hearted ard lul9rovldent
There IS a p-overb among the CUbans that
spanish bulls cannot be bred r Cuba
TIA; Is. nat the Cubsns. tasuEh they are
90 Spanish blood. are ies asxcifabls and