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The herald., 1898-02-05
An Injustice and the Remedy

The indefensible action of the cunning
|manipulators who propose to drop from
the Democratic state central commit
|tee forty-two members who have failed
to pay the assessment of $50 each, en-
phasizes another injustice which should
lbe remedied at the first session of the
committee. That is the unequal weight
with which this assessment falls upon
members.
The meetings of the state central COM
mittee are held In San Francisco. 1t
costs member living in San Francisco
|10 cents carfare to attend 1t costs a
member living in Stockton not less than
$40 in carfare and hotel expense, to say
nothing of lost time. 1t costs a member
living below the Tehacapi from $50 to $50.
And so the cost of attending a meeting
varies with each member as the mileage
of members varies. The result is that
attendance upon meetings is frequently
a heavy burden, the Democratic party, as
la rule, being composed of men of mod
crate means.
| The remedy we propose for the consid-
|eration Of the committee is this: Here
after let the actual expense Of railroad
fare and hotel accommodation incurred
by member in attending a regular meet
ling be credited to his assessment
Stockton Mail.
The herald., 1898-02-05
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NOTES OF THE DAY

A refuge hut on the Zagspitze. the
highest mountain in Germany (bO.0oC
feet), near Garmisch. in the center of the
Bavarian highlands, has been opened.
1t stands. on the Graf, between the east
and west peaks, affords accomfnoda-
tions for twenty-five guests. and has
been erected at cost of $4,000.
Some Of the wooden churches of Nor
way are fully 700 years old, and are still
in an excellent state of preservation.
Their timbers have successfully resisted
the frosty and almost arctic winters,
because they have been repeatedly coat
ed with tar. Norway pine, thus treated,
seems to best resist decay.
A peach tree near st. Louis, of the
early Crawford" variety, bore fine
early crop of peaches. Without MAX
ing any blossoms it went to work and
produced another crop of peaches, not
quite as large, but of excellent quality,
and perfect peach except that the seed
is smooth and has no kernel.
At Bellows Falls, VT, man who was
digging trench for celery In his cellar
was buried by the caving in of the cellar
wall, and remained under the pile of
stones, mortar and dirt several hours be-
fore he was found. Although "a years
old, he did not suffer greatly from his
experience.
The shillelash industry, or the making
of blackthorn sticks, is becoming quite
prosperous in Ireland. Happily the
shillelaghs are not now intended-as in
the days of Donnybrook fair-for crack
ing skulls. The duke of York returned
from Ireland with 100 of them to present
to his friends.
The gold craze has reached China. A
foreign mining expert, in the employ of
Lii Hung Chang, has made report to
the effect that the precious metal, to a
bonanza degree, can be found in the Jeho
region and in Manchuria as far as the
Chinese territory on the Amur river.
Mr.. Perks, member of parliament,
has proposed to the Methodists in Eng
land to collect 1,000,0O0 guineas from as
many Methodists ito commemorate the
close of the eventful century, and as a
thanksgiving for the progress and
achievements of Methodism."
Sir Benjamin Baker. engineer of the
Forth bridge, is to be consulting en-
gineer on the Georgian Bay canal, which
an English firm has agreed to construct
across the Nipissing district in Ontario,
to the ottawa river, and which Is to be
completed in three years.
A Topeka preacher, in announcing a
church festival, bids the guests to come
in this classical language: Reason will
kiss truth and electrify the soul, while
the physical man will swoon before the
delicacies of the season. Come one;
come ALI"
Billiard cues are to be made with the
butt followed out so that scew rod
can be inserted on which to mount
several circular weights, which are
turned backward and forward on the rod
| to balance the cue to the players liking.
The herald., 1898-02-05
Pirates Of the Pyramid

In taking a visitor to the top of the
great Pyramid the rascals wait till they
get him about half way UP. on some par
ticularly 'skeery" portion of the ascent
obviously what the latter-day novelists
cali the psychological moment, and make
a unanimous demand for backsheesh
One doesn't feel like begrudging few
piasters at such moment. Your glance
strays uneasily down the appalling
lepgth and breadth Of that huge steep
stairway Of jagged boulders, and you
shudderfngly wonder how many piasters
it would take for repairs to your anat-
omy if you were to take ain impromptu
toboggan slide to the bottom. To keep
up their enthusiasm and give them an
object in getting you back alive, you
promise them something. You find the
whole village waiting for you with open
palms at the bottom. They swarm
over you like Siberian wolves on be-
lated traveller, whine and bully you out
of all OF your change, your last cigarette.
everything you've got, and then near
ly mob you for not having more. You
shake off the last Of your pursuers at the
Mena House, pull yourself together with
a sigh of relief, and journey homeward,
vowing that things will be largeyl other
wise and better managed before you ap-
pear amid the pyramids again.-Cairo
(Egypt) Sphinx.
The herald., 1898-02-05
CHICAGO MARKET
Prices and Prospects of the Trade in
Cereals

CHICAGO, Feb. 4.-Opening trades in
May wheat were at from 4@1sc over yes
terdays closing figures. May ranged all
the way from 94B to 95A. The market was
helped by the unexpected advance of 9sd.
at Liverpool, where a decline was looked
for. The Kansas crop report was very IA
vorable, and there was an early drop at
st. Louis. The effect of this was that in
side of 80 minutes the Liverpool advance
was disregarded, May selling at 9414 about
IL o'clock. A feature which had a tendency
to increase the weakness was early figures
on the visible supply, indicating rather
small decrease next week. Before noon
the market began to recover. At bottom
prices brokers for the Letter interests COM
menced bidding, and aided by lot of
late bullish news and marked strength In
provisions and the coarser grains, started
an upward movement which carried the
May price to 95 cents Closing cables were
firm and showed substantial advances. May
closed firm at 95A.
Corn was moderately active and firm.
May closed 1sc higher.
Oats were very strong, and May sold
at the top price of the crop, 241sc. The close
was A@%c higher, at 241sc.
Provisions sold at the highest prices of
the season. The market early was weak,
on the decline in hog prices, and on COM
mission house realizing. Shorts were free
buyers. May pork and lard closed TIC
higher and May ribs sc higher.
The herald., 1898-02-05
Beyond Comprehension

The attacks of the San Frapcisco Call
upon Los Angeles citizens of unques-
toned integrity and uprightness Of char
acter, in its attempts to defend the in
famous school board gang, is almost be-
yond comprehension. Herman Silver is
now receiving some of this dirty abuse.
During his long residence in Colorado
Mr.. silver was one of it's most highly
esteemed citizens, irreproachable in
public as well as in private life. He
commanded the respect of all parties in
his official acts. He was not then, as he
is not now, a demagogue, a seeker of
notoriety, but quiet, unassuming,
trustworthy man. When the Fourth
ward of Los Angeles chose him as their
representative, we knew that the coun-
Gil had at least one man in it's makeup
who could not be bought, could not be
swerved from his duty of serving the
city faithfully and honestly. We have
closely noted his doings as a member
of the council, and have no reason to
change our estimate of him as a man
and citizen. The Call may hurl it's
boomerangs, but they will surely re-
turn only to wound justly their sender.
l-RedlandS Facts.
The herald., 1898-02-05
HORSES AND MEN KILLED
Proportion of Loss Among Mounts
and Riders Is Quite Close

In regular battles the proportion of
loss among men and horses is quite close,
and in hand-t hand combats of cavalry
as we'll as in sharp artillery engage
ments for every man killed or wounded
there is also a dumb warrior entitled to
place beside him on the roll of honor.
The light brigade at Balaklava rode in
$50 (not 600) strong and lost 288 men, but
of the 660 horses 800 were shot down by
the Russian guns. In the fierce charges
of the German Uhlans and cuirassiers
at Vionville. Mars-la-Tour, in 1870, 14O0
men and 1900 horses were killed and
wounded. In the fierce artillery con-
tests on the same field 730 men and over
1000 horses fell around the guns. At
Gravelotte, soon after Marsha Tour,
the artillery fighting was also terrible,
and 1900 horses were shot down around
the batteries, though the loss of the ar
tillerists was less than 1000.-Our Ami
NAL Friends.
The herald., 1898-02-05
SAN FRANCISCO MARKET
Call Board Dealings and Prices Of
Produce

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 4.-Wheat
steady; December, 1885; May, 1.4O9s.
Barley easy; December 95; May, 95A.
Corn, large yellow, 1.05@1.0711.
Bran, 20.50Q2150.
Flour-Net cash prices for family extras,
4.55@465; bakers extras, 430G44O.
Wheat-Shipping, 141A per Genital for No.
1 and 142hQ143A for choice; milling, Las
@1.50.
Barley-Feed good to choice. 1.00Q1. 02i1s
fancy LOS; brewing, 1.071a.
Oats-Poor to fair, 1.121a@1.15; good to
choice, 1.171fQ1. .221a; fancy feed. 1.221tQ1 rs;
gray. 115@1. .171a, milling, 1.171aG1. .221s; sur
prise, 1,25Q1.S5; black for seed, 135@1. SO;
red, 1.3561. As.
Feed and MISUNDERSTANDING 22.50@25. .0C
per ton; bran. 20.50@21.5O.
Hay-Wheat, 16.0oGf1S.5O; wheat and oat,
160O@175O; alfalfa, 10.50@1150; clover 11.O0@
1850; stock, 11.00612.50; compressed wheat,
Il. 5.O0@17 so per ton; straw, 40@45c per bale.
Dry Beans-Pink. 2.7O@2.S Lima, LOO
LIE; small white, 1.35@1. As; large white, !. 80
@1.40.
Vegetables-Early Rose potatoes, 65@75c
per GENITAL; River Burbanks, 50@70c River
reds, 45d55c; Oregon Burbanks, 6O@9oc;
Salinas do, S561.15; onions, 2.60@275 per
GENITAL; green peas, 6@7c per lb.; string
beans, 2O@25 per lb; green peppers, 2O@25;
dried okra, 15 a
citrus Fruits-Navel oranges, 1852 SO;
Mexican lines, repack, 6.00@7.0O per
box; common California lemons, 750
1.25 per box; fancy California lemons, L 50
Q2.00.
Butter-Fancy creamery, 27@271sc per Id.
do. second, 25@26c; fancy dairy, 24@25c;
do. second, 21@2Sc.
Eggs-California, 22@22ilk: fancy ranch,
23@24 per dozen.
Poultry-Live turkey gobblers, 9@1O
per lb.; do hens, 9@1O; old roosters, 800
@3. so; per dozen; young roosters, 4.50@5 90;
small broilers, 3O0@400; large broilers, 4.5C
@5.00; fryers, 50Op5.50; hens, 3.00D4.00; old
ducks, 3.50@I4.5O; young ducks, 3.50945 so;
geese, 1.25@L5O per pair; old pigeons, LOO
per dozen; young, 1.25@175
The herald., 1898-02-05

strative manner and with the west IN
tentions," and without anything un-
usual in his appearance except that he
may have had ON his back clothes and his
face have been covered with smoke. But
the mare ran over the trestle, stepping
sometimes on the ties and sometimes on
the vacant spaces between them," and in
so doing was injured, although she sue
ceeded in making the passage. A prior
decision of the same court as to a mule
which jumped from a trestle in front of
a train was cited, and is said to have
"given the court much concern" al
though there was an earnest attempt to
distinguish the two cases. The fact
that i'm one case 1t was mule and in the
other a mare that was on the track did
not seem Ito present a satisfactory
ground of distinction, inasmuch as the
mare and mule are bound quite closely
by ties Of consanguinity.
In respect to the claim that 'it Is negli-
gence pure and simple to approach a
mule or a frightened horse without soft
words and kindly, outstretched hand, y
the court says: "The distinction here
made between a mule or a horse Is well
taken--that Is, that it is dangerous to
approach mule whether he is fright
ened or not. This court is agreed that
the fireman ought to have known as
much as this court about horses and
mules"
Upon the whole case the court is Of
opinion that, though the mare has re-
covered, the plaintiff ought not to re-
cover. Some general comments are
made to the effect that ''perversity and a
disposition to have their own way seems
to be popularity of East Tennessee
animals" The court refers to the sui
eide of Texas pony in that state and to
the catastrophe to two hounds in fox
chase who disputed the right of way
with an approaching train on this road
but adds that it is not shown that the
fireman knew of this perverse diSposi-
ton of animals in East Tennessee, and
as he was on a through train the pre-
sumption is that he did not know of
these local peouliarities.-Case and
Comment.
The herald., 1898-02-05
Mortgages, $1,000 and Over

II. Hitler ct al to e. T. Hughes
Lot 80. blk. l, Washington Garden
trt., yrs. 10h per cent........... $4,000 90
c. A. and T. P. Lukens to E. B.
and A. Z. Pierce-Lot 4, sub. of
lot /, blk. H, San Pasqual trt,
2 and yrs, 9h per cent-s25oo-
$4,000 Observation-Disclosures. $500 90
w. Thompson to L. lie V. Lund--
Lot 26, blk. G, Shafer & Lanter-
mans sub. of Montague trt., 8
yrs, II per cent ent...................... 1900 90
F. E. and G.. B. Rowell to J. H.
Walbridge, trustee-Part lot Is,
Belgravia yrs, II per cent?. 1000 90
e. and J. c. Kirkpatrick to L. Le-
bus-Part lot 10. blk. s. o. s., 2
yrs, . per cent. nt...................... $500 90
NJ and w. j. Ahern to w. Cham
bers--Part sec. l. S.. II, l and 2
yrs, IL per cent--s7O0-$ $4,000. 49,. 2,70O 90
M. Henderson to H. W. Stoll.
gdn.-;Lot s. blk. 8, Park trt., 2
yrs, 10 per cent. 1O23 40
M. II. and F.. q. Htpert to r. c.
Kurrle-Lot 81. Josefa sub. Cells
Vineyard. yrs, per cent t.. 1a00 m
Eighteen mortgages under $1,000. 87s5 90
Total .....~.."................. ,$33 21S 40
The herald., 1898-02-05
Real Estate Transfers
FRIDAY, Februar

FRIDAY, FeDruary q.
j. P. and G. S. Jones to l.. Hunting-Lot
o, block 1866, Santa Monica; $40O.
Long Beach Land and Water Co. to j
Andrews-Part lot 2, block 8, Long Beach
5000.
S. A. and M. E. Overholtzer to J. K.
Bashor-Lots II and Is, Netzley's addition
to Covna $780,
e. s. and X. S. Rowley to l.. e. Williams
Lot %, Bancroft tract; $4,000.
l.. B. and L. b. Reed to P. Garrison
Lots 10, 20 and 21, block 61, Azusa; s105.
NJ and B. A. Breakey, by Burr, sheriff
to E. Hatton-Lot 7, block "a, Angelenc
Heights; $2241.S5.
G. 8. Stafford, guardian, to Homer Laugh
lin-One-twelfth of part lot 8, @. S.; $145S.3S
s. t. Rossell to e. Amos-Part lot 20
block 4, Pomeroy & Mills subdivision; $1S5
c. w. Seeber to j. ]. Choate-Part Sec
IT, 2 S. 13; s25O0.
A. Nance ct al. to j. J. Phelps-Part lot
81, Watts subdivision; s145O.
c. M. Stimson to NJ Bronson-S1s lot IL
lots 1S and IA. block 2S. California Co-opera-
tive Colony tract; $500.
J. M. and M. e. Bacon to Mrs. K. A.
Danielson-Lot 81 Park Villa tract; $3.50.
w. Clark, guardian, to B. Duncan-Be.
ginning on southeast line of Spring sareet
$1765.
A. Tetro ct al. to M. N. Avery-Lot II
Southern District Agricultural Park tract;
$500 S5.
j. M. and M. E. Bacon to +. Talbot
Lot 10, block s. East Los Angeles; $780,
f. W. Wood ct al. to B. E. Green and M
III. Whittier-Lot Is, block 10, Park tract;
$3.50.
j. and G.. Irlarry to R. w. Hite-Part
lot II, block q, Mott tract; 1925.
A. M and A. G. Hough to Mrs. J. A.
Reeve-Lots Is and is, block 12S, Long
Beach; $400.
SUMMARY
Deeds ......................... 4,
Nominal 2s
The herald., 1898-02-05
Bradstreet's Report

NEW YORK, Feb. 4.-Bradstreet's to-
morrow will say:
Severely cold weather, accompanied by
high winds and heavy snow, has been a
feature exercising considerable influence
upon the movement and distribution Of
staple goods this week. The northern and
western states appear to have felt the ef-
fects of the storm most severely. In spite
of this interruption of business, satis-
factory trade for the season is reported in
most lines, with special activity reported
in the iron and steel trades and kindred
lines. In the east the distribution of dry
goods and wool has been checked and the
movement of produce greatly interfered
with, but the tone of the cotton goods sit
uation is. If anything, improved. In the
middle states and the central west the
movement of iron consumption is still very
large, but nervousness as to possible over
production affects the market. Steel is
slightly lower at. the east, but is firmly
held at Chicago, which also reports ad-
vances in iron bars, wires and nails. West
ern mills will not agree to deliver steel
rails, billets or rods on new orders before
July l. In the northwest better trade is
reported, and cold weather has helped the
distribution of seasonable goods. At the
south trade is reported improved at several
important centers and the total of January
business Is said to be above the average
Alaskan business on the Pacific coast Is
still very active, but export trade in cere-
ais is small. Rain is needed in California,
or crops will be considerably shortened.
Steadiness in prices has been feature of
the week, the only decrease noted being in
wheat, corn and -four, on speculative
reaction, while the prices of oats, pork,
beef and coffee are higher.
The export movement of cereals shows
heavy falling off for the week, but is still
ahead of the same week of preceding years.
The total shipments of wheat, -four in
oIuded, amount to 3,4S3,794 bushels, against
5,026, 900 bushels last week. 3,18s, 900 bushels
In this week year ago, and 2,907 900 BUSH
els in 1896.
Business failures though slightly larger
than last week, numbering 295, against 2SS
the week before, are little above the nor
mall They compare with a total number
falling in the corresponding week of 1897
OF 305 and in 1886 1893.
The herald., 1898-02-05
THE INVESTOR
CONDUCTED A.
CONDUCTED BY GEO. A. DoBINsoN

days stock market out Of a slough OF de-
preston and closed the day with net gains,
although there were few losses In excep-
tional cases. Net changes were small In
the general list, but the gains In the little
group Of leaders were extraordinary. The
Erie stock showed the effect OF some un-
nusual demand at the opening of the mar
ket and first preferred ended with gain
of over two points. Connected In some
way with this was the movement in Sus-
quehannah and Western, which gained In
force as the day advanced. The preferred
showed a gain Of four points on the last
transactions and the common stock of 3A.
The price of Lake Shore and New York
Central wavered somewhat in the face of
profit-taking on the announcement which
has been amply discounted. but Michigan
Central bounded UP over four points on
the belief that 1t would ultimately be in
cluded in the consolidation in progress.
Canada Southern also benefited to the
extent OF over point. Norfolk and West
ern Is UP about two points. and was bought
largely in this market today for London
account. This stock was affected by the
reported authority granted to 1t to con-
struct branch through Virginia to Wash
ington, and by the general Improvement in
it's financial condition. Great Northern
preferred advanced an additional point this
morning, but reacted then two points to
160 and at the close was quoted 1855 bid
and 159 asked. Manitoba, the subsidiary
company, jumped FIVE points, to 1876. The
late strength of the market brought num-
ber of gains in the list up to point or
reduced or wiped out declines in a number
of stocks that had shown early heaviness,
notably Manhattan, Baltimore and Ohio
and Union Pacific preferred. A feature
of the day was the continued advance in
foreign exchange, based on the easy tone
of the money market. There was no very
noticeable falling off in the activity of
the bond market. No very important gains
were shown, but prices were firmly held.
United States new fours were Il higher
bid.
The herald., 1898-02-05

than in any other January since 1881. The
statements by branches Of business given
this week show a surprising gain In most
departments of manufacture and trade.
Meanwhile. the money market Is as con-
fdent as ever. Gold does not come from
Europe In large amounts only because
bankers find 1t worth while to lend money
abroad. and the balances are heavily in
favor of the United States. Perhaps the
most striking feature of the week has been
the decline in wheat With exports OF
S.094,5l7 bushels, against Ito. .546 last year
flour included, from Atlantic ports, and
776,s40 from Pacific ports, against 443, ,00(
last year, the temper of the market has
been weaker. The report of the agricul-
tural department has had some influence
although Its figures are not generally cred
ited as reliable. The wheat market has
turned largely upon the operations Of a
Chicago speculator, but the fact remains
that the price depends largely upon for
eign needs and upon the comparative scare.
ity Of American supply.
The iron and steel manufacture is stead
lily gaining in consumption of pig iron,
although the production of the material
Is still in excess of immediate demands
but not enough to cause a decline in prices
In Pfttsburg or Chicago. Even the southern
producers are able to get fair prices al
Chicago and at the east, and anthracite
pig is unchanged. The demand for finished
products has been YER heavy. The demand
for car-building has been very heavy at
the east and west, and the plate demand
increased at the east on account of orders
for shipyards. For plates the demand
from tin plate works has been very active
The prospect of a combination OF wire
manufacturers has stimulated the demand
and raised the price for wire rods. Tin is
quiet and steady at 1895, with a visible
supply of 81 ,120 tons, against 1888 tons a
year ago.
Exports of copper in January were about
10,225 tons, against 9066 last year, and the
price Is held at lie for Lake.
There is a better demand for cotton
goods since the general stoppage of works
at the east, but there Is no indication as
yet of material gain as respects unsold
stocks on hand.
In woolen goods the demand is altogether
more satisfactory, an advance of about
20 per cent being paid on most grades OF
the finer woolens and worsted, and nearly
all the mills are active. The sales of wool
at the three chief markets were 6,361, ,4O(
pounds, of which 3.973,O0O were domestic
against Il, 1858. 700 last year, of which S,493,-
400 pounds were domestic.
Failures for the week were 335 in the
United States, against 81 last year, and
80 in Canada, against SO last year.
The herald., 1898-02-05
SUMMARY
MULE KNOWN JUDIcIALLY
Court Was Not So Certain as to the
Fireman and the Mare

An amusing opinion by Judge Wilkes
in a late Tennessee case, which is too
long to quote here, describes the adven-
lures of a mare on a railroad track. AS
she reached a trestle with freight train
engaged in Interstate commerce behind
her the train stopped to await "the
pleasure and future movements of the
mare The fireman approached the
animal ina quiet, peaceable, undemon-
The herald., 1898-02-05
40
Releases, $1,000 and Over

r. G. Daniels, gdn., and M. E. Orr
to r. w. Dawson ct al, 4O0-299. -, &. 900
German Saw. & Loan Soc. to w. o.
Dow. 204-192. 20o0
s. H. B. Van Devoort to I. s. john
son. 6ss-s4;;.;..;;....;...:............ 1000
G: Brown, 4l5-1S6.. ..................... 1000
s l.. q !. 20: 70 y. Sanord. 44-117.. 1000
same 70 y: w. Howe, oS6-6S. ........ 1000
Cray, 465-47; 676-a9.................... 1850
Fourteen releases under $1,000. ......, 5.S29
--
Total ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. s19 O72
The herald., 1898-02-05
Kansas CITY Live Stock

KANSAS CITY, Feb. 4.-Cattle-Re-
ceipts, 5000 Texas and Indian cattle, &C.
higher, 3.50@395; western steers, 3.50Q4 55;
western cows, 2.25@3.40; native steers, 375
@5.0O: bulk, 4.40149O; native cows and heif-
ers, 2.25@4.25: stockers and feeders, 3250
4S0; bulls, 2.50@400.
Hogs-Receipts. 13, 70O
Sheep-Receipts, official, 3600 Market
active and strong; westerns, 3.60@4. 80;
Mexican ewes and stockers active; lambs
active 4.50@550.
The herald., 1898-02-05
Dried Fruit Prices

| NEW YORK, Feb. 4.-California dried
fruits steady. Evaporated apples, COM
mon, 5974.; prime, wire tray, S1a; wood
dried. prime sh; choice, SN; fancy, 9@9N.
Prunes, 3GS. Apricots. Royal, 5lA@71z,
Moofpark, 9@11. Peaches. unpeeled, 7Q1O:
peeled, 1890.