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The herald., 1898-03-07
A WICKED SUGGESTION

Popular disapproval of the course of
the French courts and government in
the Dreyfus- Esterhazy trials and the
case of Zola is manifesting itself in a
peculiar way on the continent. All of the
actors in the drama beil-g Frenchmen
and no international question involved
any interference on the part of other
governments would of course be an i'm
pertinence which the French would
promptly resent. Hence the protest of
the world must take a different form,
and it is proposed to rebuke France by
a general boycott of the exposition of
1900, which, up to this time, has given
promise of being the grandest ever con-
ceived.
Whatever warrant there may be for
the universal feeling of regret for the
miscarriage of justice so conspicuously
emphasized by the recent Incidents the
suggestion of a resort to the boycott is
not worthy the cause or the people whose
consciences have revolted, nor is 1t con-
ceivable that it will favorably appeal to
the enlightened civilization of the age.
The naming of it is almost as revolving
as the practice which it is intended to
rebuke.
Such a recognition of the legitimacy
of the boycott as a weapon would in
itself be deplorable, for it is not to be
supposed that it's use would begin and
end with the Paris exposition. Once
arouse such spirit of resentment among
the nations of the earth, and civilization
would be retarded beyond conception,
while the cause of humanity would
suffer immeasurably more than from the
unmerited punishment of a thousand
soldiers or literatteurs like Dreyfus and
Zola.
The world might easily survive the
failure of the Paris exposition, but it
cannot, without impairing the structure
upon which justice itself is based, in
dorse so wicked and destructive a doc
trine.
The fact is undenied and undeniable
that the outcome of the Zola trial is
reproach to Republican government.
but, beyond the recording of dignified
protest, the people of other countries
may not go with propriety. And it is
debatable whether Europe may consist
emily go so far, until it has character
lied in fitting terms the grosser and
more brutal abuse of power long exer-
cised by Spain over its subjects in the
Antilles.
The herald., 1898-03-07
IF WAR COMES

In view of the hostile attitude of the
Spain, an attitude that has nowhere
been concealed, and with which the
batting executive branch of the govern
ment has at last been forced to align
itself, the governing power of that coun-
try could not do less than it has done
by way of preparation for offensive, as
well as defensive, operations. It's T.
sources having been severely taxed by
the prolongation of the revolutions in
Cuba and the Philippine islands, it's in
sular revenues seriously curtailed and
it's credit at home and abroad greatly
impaired, it is in no condition to engage
in a war with the United States, and its
participation in such a conflict would
be little less than an act of desperation.
1t would have little to gain, even by a
successful issue, and would hazard
everything upon the outcome. Al war
already with its principal colonial pos
sessions and deprived of the assistance
which they might otherwise render. the
burden of new responsibilities would fall
exclusively upon the people of the penin-
sula, already overburdened with war
taxes, and so generally impoverished
that bread riots in the interior are of
almost daily occurrence.
The rebellion of the southern states of
our union, as we'll as the revolt of the
Cuban patriots, illustrates how a people
may prolong war in the absence of
resources and in the face of almost in
surmountable obstacles. We have no
doubt that the Spaniards would rally to
a man in defense of country and flag
in case of foreign invasion, and yield
only to overwhelming odds and after
years of stubborn contest. But war
The herald., 1898-03-07
ON EARTH AGAIN

The world forgets so easily and so soon
1t is but few years since every news
paper in the land was printing the re-
markable tales told by Joel Mulhatton
a Kentucky commercial traveller, with q
slight penchant for exaggeration. Then
the romancer's health failed him, and he
dropped out of sight. Since that time
few have known, and nobody has in
quired, what has become of him.
1t has remained for the Phoenix Satur-
day Evening Press to recall the once re-
nowned Joel from obscurity. 1t seems
that he has been living quietly in Phoe-
iix for four or five years. recuperating.
Now his health is almost restored, and
he pines for the busy world again.
In q few days Mr.. Mulhatton will send
for his own special train to go to New
York. He will then depart for Hawaii
and London, and in 1900 will attend to
the interests of Arizona-in strictly
truthful manner, of course-at the Paris
fair.
Mr. Mulhatton has eight farms in
Montana that net him s65, 900 year. He
owns the famous Cleopatra mine in Ari-
zona which has a 15O-foot tunnel, in
which the ore is gem silver and gold,
sparkling like diamonds.
1t will be observed that Mr.. Mulhat-
toms tongue and imagination have not
lost their former cunning. 1t is sus-
pected that he is going to New York to
become chief war correspondent Of the
New York Journal.
The herald., 1898-03-07
CUTS BOTH WAYS

The Leipsic Germany Tageblatt OF
the rapid growth of the beet sugar in
dustry in the United States and tbs
probable effect upon the industry il
Germany. 1t says:
America imports yearly 900 tons
of sugar, valued at 100000 marks
1895 200 0OO from foreign countries,
especially from Germany and has for
years been considering ways and means
to supply this demand with home
grown sugar. Such a result cannot
be- reached in a day, but the secre-
tary of agriculture has for years aided
and encouraged beet cultivation by all
possible means. At present they are
stimulated and encouraged in such ef-
forts, which have so serious mean
ing for us, by the foolish action of
the German agricultural bund, which
has inspired the unheard-of measures
against the Importation to this coun-
try of American agricultural products,
and has had the audacity to condemn
American meats as unwholesome,
thereby greatly embittering the feel
ings of American farmers against
Germany. The latter now rush with
redoubled fervor into sugar beet cul-
tivaton in order to supplant entirely
the use of German sugar.
Germany is a tariff for protection
country What the Tageblatt says of th
situation in Germany caused by retail
atory tactics also fits the case eXactl!
in this country and illustrates the alb
surdity of a protective tariff system il
countries that are seeking to exten'
their foreign trade.
The herald., 1898-03-07

with the United States, In the very
Sature Of things. could not be Of that
character. Spain must needs meet us,
II at all, on the water, and that
she does not feel entirely conf
dent of her naval strength, supe-
rior as it is supposed to be over our
own, is evidenced by the energy dis
played in efforts to reinforce it by i'm
mediate purchases of vessels being con-
structed for other nations. Spain ap-
pears to be supplied with means for this
purpose just now; but her government
doubtless realizes how difficult it would
be to borrow the enormous sums that
would be required to carry on war
with the United States, even though the
people were disposed to vote the credit.
And here is introduced an important
element-the dependence to be placed
upon the loyalty of the Spanish people
to a ministry which, at best, represents
but a minority, and the attitude which
the Carlists would assume in the event
of a war with the United States. That
is ever an uncertain quantity in con-
sidering what Spain will do, and in the
crisis approaching it promises to as
sumo paramount proportions.
A calm, dispassionate, analytical view
of the situation, as presented today, will
be calculated to remove any lingering
doubt in the mind of the average Amer
lean citizen as to the ability of the
United States to cope successfully
with Spain on land or sea, for
while our present equipment is but
slightly inferior, it is character
ized by the possession of those fac
tors so essential to the ultimate sue
cess of a great struggle, and in which
Spain is so def1cient-a people united,
loyal, determined; ample financial re-
sources; credit unlimited; resources ex-
haustless, and a cause which the civil
lied world will be forced to recognize
as just in the sight of heaven.
In a word:
Spain is not prepared for war, and
does not seek it.
The United States wants peace, and
is prepared to fight for it.
The herald., 1898-03-07
What Causes SteamP

A newsboy at one of our railway stations
was very much puzzled as to what made
the steam which issued from the railway
engines.
Seeing learned looking old gentleman
pacing up and down the platform, he ac-
costed him thus.
Il say, mister, will you tell me what
steam is?''
steam, my boy-steam. did you say?
Oh-er, steam is steam. of course,
The lad felt as wise as ever after receiv
ing this reply, and, seeing mate of his
coming toward him. he addressed hin,
with:
Bill, do you know what steam is?"
why, OF course 1 do, Jack, It's a
oucket OF water all of a sweat" he re-
plled with knowing air.-Spare Moments.
The herald., 1898-03-07
PLATFORM

The Herald believes that the city OF
Los Angeles should own and control a
complete system OF waterworks.
Tho Herald believes that the city
should acquire such q system at tho
earliest date possible and on tho most
advantageous terms possible. consistent
with contract obligations and fair eal-
ing.
The Herald believes that the con-
tract with the Los Angeles City Water
company should be enforced to the let
ter, and that, at the conclusion of tho
pending lease, the plant should be taken
over In accordance with the provisions
Of that contract.
The herald., 1898-03-07

The state board of horticulture an
nounces state convention of fruit
growers and others interested in fruit
culture in California, to be held in two
sections-at Los Angeles April Hip, and
at Riverside April 14-15. A special rate
is offered and there should be large
attendance at both meetings. Details OF
the preliminary arrangements are
printed in the local columns of The
Herald this morning.
The herald., 1898-03-07
Sandy Had His Doubts

A young gentleman with Jewish name
and rather Hebraic cast of countenance
obtained a commission as subaltern in
certain highland regiment. The appoint
ment did not seem to meet the approval Of
the sergeant major a thorough Scot. who
was heard to express himself in the follow
ing terms: "Ah. weel! We've haed hielan-
men frae Cork an we've haed hielanmen
frae Whitechapel. but we've never haed a
hielanman frae Jerusalem. I sair doot If
he'll ever be muckle o sodjer."
The herald., 1898-03-07
On the Road to Millions

There is boy living in Shebosgan, Wis,
VINO Will be Napoleon of finance if he
keeps on as he has begun. He took con-
tract early in the fall to keep the sidewalk
in front Of three pieces of property free
from snow during the winter at so cents a
month for each. beginning with November
!. On the 1st of January he summed up
the situation. found himself So ahead with
out having done any work and face to face
with the possibilities of hard winter. He
straightway sold his contract to another
boy Tor 81, and during the recent blizzard
hlred out to the purchaser of the contract
to help shovel the snow off the walks for
half the monthly contract price.
The herald., 1898-03-07
Absorbed Nothinr

At gathering of Cambridge undergrad
yates the head of one of the colleges
was the subject of a number of f1ippant
criticisms. A fellow of the college heard
the talk and proceeded to administer a
rebuke. You are probably ignorant
young gentlemen" he said, that the ven
cradle person of whom you have been
speaking with such levity is one of the
profoundest scholars of our age. Indeed
1T may be doubted whether any man of our
age has bathed more deeply in the sacred
fountains of antiquity" "Or come up drier
sir, was the reply of the undergraduates
-EX
The herald., 1898-03-07

1t is announced that the government
is getting tired of theories" Why on
earth doesn't it do something then?
Whatever may be the result of the Maine
inquiry, the status of the Cuban revolu-
tion has not been changed. Autonomy is
an admitted failure. The people of Cuba
guage of another who is possessed of
stiffer backbone than his successor, ait
is condition, not a theory, that con-
fronts us"
The herald., 1898-03-07
The drift of sentiment abroad Is tend

ing toward the contention of the people,
if not the government, of the country.
that Interference in the interest of hu-
manity is duty that may not longer be
postponed without imperiling the ma
tional honor. If there ever has been a
time when Spain could look for aid,
either moral or material, from the great
powers of the continent, it has long since
passed. 1t is hoped the president will
not much longer refuse to recognize a
fact so obvious.
The herald., 1898-03-07
How to Wash Chamois Tea+ber

Make weak solution of soda and warm
water. Rub plenty of soft soap into the
leather put into the soda and water and
let it soak for two hours, then rub we'll un-
til quite clean. Rinse thoroughly in a
weak solution of soda and yellow soap in
warm water but not in water alone, or
else it will dry hard. After rinsing wiring
the leather in a rough towel and dry QUICK
ly; then pull it about and rub well until
soft.
The herald., 1898-03-07

The wheelmen arrested for violating
the sidewalk ordinance have cheerfully
paid their fines, like the law-abiding
people they want to be, and here the in
cident should properly close. But we
cannot keep back a smile at their plea
in mitigation: that to make a shortcut
across a square of ground it was neces-
sary to ride on the sidewalks! The dis
tance saved could be covered by the av-
erage wheelman in fifteen seconds, and
by the scorcher in the passage of a
thought. But time is money in these
prosperous times.
The herald., 1898-03-07

more or less involved in the affairs OF
Spain; but that the Dons will be able
to command the sympathy of the French
people, or the assistance of the French
government, in the event Of a war with
the United States need create no ap-
DrehenSiOn,
The herald., 1898-03-07
Close Application

Smith-Every time call find you with
a pen in your hand. You must be very
fond of writing.
Brown-Oh, yes-regular penholder, as it
were.
Smith-Isn't it wonderful how many
sticks are converted into penholders p
Chicago News.
The herald., 1898-03-07

The attitude of the silver forces, more
than the war-whoops of the Spaniards,
seems to disturb the serenity of Grover
Cleveland, and he has been constrained
to break his long silence with another
appeal to sound money men to get to-
gether, upon any plan," the inference
being that in the desperation of the sit
uation coalition with the Republicans is
decidedly the least of two evils.
The herald., 1898-03-07

The coast defense monitor has a double
advantage in that it can either fight or
run away. Rear Admiral Jouett believes
New York would be secure with two of
them stationed at Sandy Hook.
The herald., 1898-03-07

The events of the past two weeks have
not changed, but rather accentuated, the
reasons then advanced by this journal
why the United States should at once
intervene in Cuban affairs, in the inter-
est of humanity, without any reference
whatever to the Maine disaster. If the
inevitable can be thus delayed by one
pretext or another, national HONOR
professedly so sacred to the adminis-
tration, will experience severe wrench.
The herald., 1898-03-07
Prisoners Refuse to Leave

Abyssinia is likely to be conquered peace
fully by Italy, as over 1000 soldiers taken
prisoners by Menelek are said to have set
tied in the country. refusing to go home
the government either to get back the men
who disappeared after Adaua or to declare
them de1d officially, 50 that their affairs
in Itc,y may be settled. " +
The herald., 1898-03-07

The sentimental idea of building a
monster battleship around the name of
George Washington has been aban-
doned by the navy department. Patri-
otic impulses of this nature scarcely ever
survive st. Patrick's day.
The herald., 1898-03-07

j. Pierpont Morgan is making progress
in his ambition to add the rest of the
United States to his personal belongings
His connection with the wire trust, the
organization Of which has just been com
pleted, will facilitate his ultimate pur-
pose of fencing 1T in.
The herald., 1898-03-07
CALIFORNIA OPINION
Rents Going Down

In its Investor column The Herald states
that the supply of houses for rent in Los
Angeles is greatly In excess of the demand;
that there are now, when the city Is full Of
visitors. two thousand houses empty.
Pasadena likewise has never seen time
when in the height Of the tourist season
there were so many houses for rent. This
Is not because there are fewer people here
than usual for such is not the case; but
the enormous number of dwellings re-
Gently erected is having the usual effect
Rents are going down.-Pasadena Star
The herald., 1898-03-07
The Widows

Beware OF vidders. Samivel."
OLD Weller used to say;
But then, perhaps, he didn't know how
The widow game to play.
For. sure, that Alabama man
Found pauSht with widows wrong.
who drew some forty-four pensions as
Awidow right along.
--St. Louis Exchange.
The herald., 1898-03-07
Opened Cotton Mil with Prayer

1t is rather an unusual thing for cotton
mill enterprise to start OF with religious
services. In fact, no one knew of an in
stance of the kind until recently. And
Columbia broke the record. The negroes
Interested In the Elmwood cotton mill en-
terprise, having purchased the old Con-
garee mill building. assembled there, and
Appropriate services were held. There was
a good attendance, despite the coldness of
the weather and the worshipers were fer
vent In their exhortations.-Colu
The herald., 1898-03-07

There is nothing more potent than a
war scare to dissipate party and Sec
tional lines in this land of the free and
little scrap between federals and con-
federates in the event hostilites break
out, but it will only be over the question
as to which shall have right of the line
in the formation.
The herald., 1898-03-07

The truth may be serviceable to Z great
many contemplating the journey; but
our consul should have considered the
impropriety Of lending his oficial title
to the furtherance of railway advertis-
ing schemes. Diplomats are expected to
lie, consuls to keep still and saw wood.
The herald., 1898-03-07
Cork Legs Not of Cork

The popularity of cork leg is that.
apart from the name, there isn't vestige
of cork about it. The origin of the term
comes, 1t is said. from the fact that nearly
all the great manufacturers of such arti-
cles live on Cork street, Piccadilly. in Lon
don.
The herald., 1898-03-07
Birth Custom in Lanan

At the birth of a Japanese babv q tree
is planted, which must remain untouched
till the marriage of the child. When that
hour arrives the tree is cut down, and a
skilled cabinet-maker transforms the wood
into furniture, which Is always cherished
by the young couple as the most beautiful
of the ornaments in the house.
The herald., 1898-03-07
Discussine Oakland Rurelars

The burglars In Oakland nowadays are
making a speciality of raiding saloons. It's
only cash they want, and they know it is
sure thing that if there Is any in town
they will find some Of it in the gin shops
Oakland Tribune.
The herald., 1898-03-07
cure For clover sickuess

which often ruins clover crops. has caused
German scientists to make experiments.
They have succeeded In getting cultures
of the bacteria that produce the disease.
They expect that soon farmers will be able
to inoculate their land just a. = human
being may be treated.
The herald., 1898-03-07
The Condition Of War

A war with Spain is possible, but when
the United Statesof America goes to war
with Spain, 1t will be in defense of ma
tional honor and eternal justice. 1t will
not be in obedience to the demands of yell
low journalism.-San Francisco Post.
The herald., 1898-03-07
Less Than One Per Cent

Mr.. Weinstock, the Sacramento mer-
chant, sued the Bee for $4,000 damages
for libel. and jury has just given him $400.
This is less than per cent, and can't be
considered a very good collection, but 1t Is
more than most persons get who sue for
libel.-Sacramento Bee.
The herald., 1898-03-07
WHAT'S Avoided

MISUNDERSTANDING, at the price you
charge for board l could rent a fine house
and hire half dozen servants.
Mrs. Highprice-True. but you'd have to
do the hghting with the servants yourself.
l save you that trouble, and it's worth the
money.-New York Weekly.
The herald., 1898-03-07
-
It Is

Charles A. Towne is preaching the doc
trine of free silver in California. and, judg-
ing from the newspaper accounts, the
cause in the Golden state is growing to
magnificent roportions.-Denver Post.
The herald., 1898-03-07
On April FOOLS pav

1t now appears that everybody knew
February would be a dry month, but
March is scheduled for downpour Of four
inches April first We will think about
it.-Antelope Valley Gazette.
The herald., 1898-03-07
THE PUBLIC PULSE

(The Herald under this heading prints
communications. but does not assume re-
sponsibility for the sentiments expressed
Correspondents are requested to cultivate
brevity as far as Is consistent with the
proper expression of their views)
The herald., 1898-03-07

The United States consul at Vancou-
yer has got himself much disliked by
American railway managers by extoll-
ing the superior advantages Of the
Canadian routes intS the Klondike.
The herald., 1898-03-07

Lawyers in England have 10 iegat rlght
to get their names ia the paptr,. atcord-
ing to q recent decision of Juptieq HGWkine.'
Tho suit Of q Dirmipghaq ytyey u NJ
had sued two neRqQ1pey9 NJ th&t ol<y ,Sx4f
conspiracy - DVrppS<l II
The herald., 1898-03-07

All elements OF the silver supporters In
Idaho have determined. upon fusion In
the next campaign. Thus allied. the op-
position will cut but sorry figure.
The herald., 1898-03-07

San Diego is having some big guns
placed in position, but there is no I'M
mediate occasion for alarm. They are
trained on Hawaii.
The herald., 1898-03-07
How It Happens

The ambitious politicians have begun to
circulate among the voters. The politician
hustles while the honest voter sleeps
That's why honesty Is so often defeated
Fresno Expositor.
The herald., 1898-03-07
Ant Nests Made of Leaves

The green ants of Australia make nests
by bending leaves together and uniting
them with kind of natural glue. Hum
dreds have been seen on one leaf drawing
1t to the ground, while an equal number
waited to receive, hold and fasten it.
The herald., 1898-03-07

The custom Of ante-mortem beQuests
to municipalities should be encouraged.
They confer benefits alike upon donor
and beneficiary
The herald., 1898-03-07
Palliatiou

In time, every woman, though she may
have been forty when she married, refers
to her marriage as Childish mistake
Atchison (Kan.) Globe.
The herald., 1898-03-07
PEDIGREE OF THE DOLLARS

1.
Ten good one-dollar bills one day
Within a good mans wallet lay.
And he resolved $50 good was he)
To trace each dollars pedigree;
And not to spend a single bill
That bore a stain of wrong or i'll.
So like sleuth he followed back
Each dollar bill upon its track.
Bill Number One he found was made
In dishonest jockey trade
And Two grocer made of late
BY overcharge and underweight;
And Three was made through watered milk
And Four by selling damaged silk;
And Number Five a sweater made
Through starving women underpaid;
And Six was made in dens of shame,
And seven in gambling game;
And Number Eight he found to be
The price of wretched perjury;
And Nine was from robbers clan,
Ten stolen from murdered man.
Ill
Our good man would not spend again
This money dark with many a stain.
And so he yielded UP his breath
And with his money starved to death.
Ten good one-dollar bills that day
Within that dead mans wallet lay.
They'd never found man, ah me!
Who'd used them half as i'll as he.
Sam Walter Foss in New York Sun
The herald., 1898-03-07
From the Wharf City

j. j. Carrillo is willing to wager dollars
to cents that our pleasure wharf will be-
gin to take shape inside of thirty days.
The herald., 1898-03-07
OAK Tree 1900 Years Old

The tree called william the Conquercr,s
oak 10 Windsor park, London, = supposed