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The herald., 1898-04-06

that the broader conception Of the situa-
ton and the duty Of the hour will ema-
nate from 1t.
One danger menaces the proceedings OF
today--the danger that in the action TAX
en- too much discretion will be lodged in
the president. Upon the main question
he should have no discretion whatever.
After the position Of the country is once
stated, he may have as much conceded to
him as he may desire. so long as 1t en-
tirely harmonizes with the fundamental
declaration.
The point we desire to make Is that
congress, once 1t is possessed of all the
information upon the subject, is the best
Judge of whether compliance with
its demands can best be secured
by diplomacy or with guns. and
it should not acquiesce in any pro-
gram that contemplates the reopening Of
long-drawn-out diplomatic correspond
ence and prolonged delay. 1t should
speak clearly and boldly and insist upon
an immediate response to its ultimatum.
The people are in no mood for further
postponement-for continuation Of the
suspense.
They do not want Spain to have an
other week for preparation.
They are not disposed to encourage by
delay the interference Of any European
nation.
They are ready to take the chances Of
a prompt declaration Of purposes. and
the consequences of opening hostilities
whether the country is altogether pre-
pared for it or not, feeling that we have
everything to lose and nothing to gain
by further dalliance.
Let the vote be taken before the sun
sets.
The herald., 1898-04-06

The bluff which Spain tried to run on
England didn't work. 1t was urged that,
in the event Spain's sovereignty over
Cuba were to be surrendered the next
move of the United States would be
against England's and Denmark's pos
sessions in the West Indies, and that SO
long as this country maintained its right
to interfere in the affairs Of colonies In
the western hemisphere European inter-
ests would be in jeopardy. This plausi-
bic scarecrow doesn't seem to disturb
England little bit.
The herald., 1898-04-06
MONOPOLY IN BUNC0

The allegation that the tendency of all
industries IN this country at the present
time Is in the direction of trusts and other
monopolistic combinations has been CIV
en- an effectual refutation by the arrest
of one Morris Aschner upon charge Of
conspiring to defraud a man named
Clark in a poker game in this city.
The incident that led up to the arrest,
and its several phases, including the
Capture of the bunco mans roll" by a
supposed confederate, have already been
made public property. What The Herald
desires to particularly impress upon the
minds of the people is the self-evident
fact that there is no monopoly in the
confidence game business in this city,
and that the honorable Poker Davis,
even though he be doing the very best he
can, has not attained that high degree
of proficiency in his chosen profession
which secures to him an undivided field
of operations. There is competition in
the bunco business in Los Angeles.
The police authorities say they will
push the case against Aschner and break
up his den. This is a brave statement
to make in advance and in view of pre-
vious similar attempts, and it's develop
ments will be watched with interest. If
Aschner can be broken up in his conf
dence game business, why cannot Poker
Davis? If Aschner is forced to retire and
Davis is allowed to flourish, the police
will simply assist in creating a monopoly
for the latter. The bunco business is one
in which there should be neither monop-
oily nor competition, and the police
should act accordingly.
The herald., 1898-04-06

The people have doubtless not had the
whole truth regarding overtures made to
this government by the pope or his rep
resentatives for peaceful solution. Our
dispatches this morning pretty clearly
establish the fact that the president has
been guilty of further concealments, and
that some of his close advisers have been
guilty of some tall lying regarding the
matter.
The herald., 1898-04-06

The nations dilemma is no doubt the
vendors opportunity, and it will be
most astonishing circumstance # it shall
not be discovered, when the cruel war Is
over. that large number Of old leaky
craft have not been palmed off on the
navy department at good round sums.
But that is one of the penalties Of not
being always prepared for defense.
The herald., 1898-04-06
FRANCES TRIALS AND TROUBLE

With Dreyfus in prison and lola on the
way. Premier Meline has warned their
friends in parliament to shut up.-Sioux
City Journal
Clemenceau.th the French editor, mas fought
a duel. Evidently. in his Gallo philosophy,
the pen finds an efficient ally in the sword.
Allegheny Record.
The next thing we may expect from the
French army is to have It declare that 1t is
insulted by the presence Of q civilian. In the
The herald., 1898-04-06

"A ringing, vigorous message" Is
promised. Let US hope another disap-
pointment is not in store for the people,
who are hungering for bit of genuine
Americanism, like that skit of Gen.
eral Dix: "If any man hauls down the
American flag, shoot him on the spot"
The herald., 1898-04-06

spain's efforts to bring about peace
full solution of the present problem
through European mediation will be
fruitless. The best thing she can do is
to engage some strong friend to agreeto
pull Uncle Sam off when she cries
enough.
The herald., 1898-04-06

cross-examination has brought out
number Of very significant facts, not de-
yeloped at the investigation BY the naval
board. The recent very positive dec
larations of congressman. that the de-
structiou of the vessel was due to
treachery upon the part Of the Span
iards, are doubtless based upon thisnew
tesfimnnY
The herald., 1898-04-06
She Picks the Oldest

An old lady in Mexico, whose age is said
TO be lis years. was recently married to Z
man of sS. She had been married several
times. and each time husband has died.
she has picked out as his successor the olda
est man in the neighborhood.
The herald., 1898-04-06

Uncle Coils yesterday told San Fran
cisco reporter that he IL not lighting
San Pedro. and that he "is satisfied with
Santa Monica" But isn't It the windy
satisfaction Of the tongue" that Pope
tells US aboutf
The herald., 1898-04-06

A European concert" with Great
Britain eliminated, would be sorrier
spectacle that that which was presented
during the Graeco-Turkish war. Lord
Salisbury's refusal to become party to
new concert doubtless determines the
fate of the movement.
The herald., 1898-04-06

in spite of the thousands of times that the
clock q watch is noticed particularly to tell
the time, this fact is not remembered.
Some will even dispute the fact and de-
clare that the Nv is correct until they see
the clock.-Memory and It's Cultivation.
The herald., 1898-04-06

The Madrid Liberal hedges on papal
mediation by declaring Spain will not
accept 1t II It comprehends concessions
to the United States indirectly which 1t
has been decided not to grant directly.
The herald., 1898-04-06

Polo's career in the United states
promises to be short and brilliant But
he had nice dinner at Sherman's house
the other night, and will not soon for
get the Inequalities Of that mansion.
The herald., 1898-04-06

Hayti and San Domingo have wisely
decided to remain neutral in the event OF
war. They might not otherwise re-
main at all.
The herald., 1898-04-06
Los ANGELES HERALD WEDNESDAY MORNING. Ar5I s 1873

up the question Of securing seats In the
senate Of the United States BY purchase.
"Hanna and reform" upon such . plat
form should be Immensely popular.
The herald., 1898-04-06

A country which has been prosecuting
q dishonorable war should not shrug IT.
shoulders at dishonorable peace.
The herald., 1898-04-06
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
THE POWER TO DECLARE WAR

War may be declared by bill as in the war OF 1912
and that with Mexico by joint resolution as in the
measure introduced by Senator Rawfns.
This resolution will 60 the regular way OF such
measures and if it passes both houses by majority
vote will 90 to the president for his signature as di-
rected by the constitution, art sec. If he signs it,
il becomes effective as law like any other act OF
congress.
1t is within the constitutional power of the presi-
dent to veto war bill or resolution, and in that event
the measure is referred back to congress- which may
override his veto by two-thrds vote.
Should the president in pursuance OF peace
policy refuse to sign the war bill or resolution he can
prevent the adoption Of war measure it supported
bv one more than one-third in either house.
War may be brought on by an overt act by Spain.
or the forces of the United States without formal
declaration.
The herald., 1898-04-06

Capt. Sigsbee and other officers Of the
Maine have been giving supplemental
information regarding the disaster to the
house and senate committee on foreign
relations. And It Is limited that the
The herald., 1898-04-06

The Oregon will doubtless be able tc
take care of herself on her voyage
around the Horn.
The herald., 1898-04-06

After 1t is all over we win wonde
why 1t was not undertaken sooner.
The herald., 1898-04-06

Blaine had his Blanchard, and McKin-
ley may have his Ireland
The herald., 1898-04-06
Ambiguity

"WelL WELL these are stirring times"
"po you mean war or house-oleaningi1-(
Nkrpjt Free ETssA
The herald., 1898-04-06
ostriches Hooded at Pluckinr Tim.

When the ostrich is to be Invested of its
plumage long hood Is placed over its head
and It is then confined in a rallied enclose
ure about three feet square. The birds
rarely show fight.
The herald., 1898-04-06

If the Republican party desires new
issue in the next election Il might take
The herald., 1898-04-06

A patriotic movement. having Denver
for its initial starting point, compre'
hends the placing Of a popular loan
without cost to the government, should
the exigencies OF war necessitate the
issue Of bonds. The association Of local
fire insurance agents. a reputable body
Of men, numbering 10000, and ramify-
ing every section of the country, have
proposed this plan to the president. Its
adoption would save the country the cost
of handling loan through the banks
the agency exclusively employed during
the rebellion. The willingness Of the
people Of the country to absorb almost
any amount Of bonds is not for moment
doubted, and the work could doubtless
be greatly facilitated by this well or
ganized body of business men, always
in close touch with the masses.
The herald., 1898-04-06

will be FILTERED away sooner or later.
Los Angeles. a. the heaviest contributor
to the fund has the right to protest
against the decision Of the board, but
the more important factor is the injustice
that is done the wards Of the state.
The Herald hopes the board Of exam
liners will reconsider its decision.
The herald., 1898-04-06

Hanna Is between the Scylla Of for
eign war. which is undoubtedly inimical
to his commercial interests. and the
Charybdis Of popular indignation in
Ohio, which promises to eliminate in
the loss Of his purchased senatorial sea.
and His everlasting disgrace. A special
dispatch to this journal, yesterday
morning. noted the fact that the joint
legislative committee will report the
most convincing proof Of his election
through bribery, and that, upon this tes-
timony, Mayor McKisson will 60 up to
the senate with a strong contest, the
moment the arch corruptionist attempts
to enter upon the long term.
The herald., 1898-04-06

(The following is an old rhyme which has
assisted many boys and girls to locate and
remember the bones in the human body3
How many bones in the human face?
Fourteen, when they're all in place.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-16
IOHN W. HEPBURN
 PASSES AWAY
He Was Well Known in Busi- ness and Political
 Life.
Had Extensive Mining Interests in Calaveras and An1ador
 Counties.

John w. Hepburn, a prominent citizen of Chicago, died at the Occidental Hotel yesterday morning at S:35 o'clock. Mir. Hepburn had been in ill-health for sev- eral months. and about six weeks ago his wife brought him down to the Occi- dental Hotel from Jackson, where he has large mining interests
 pr. Kerr has been in almost constant attendance upon him, but he gradually grew worse, and last Tuesday morning suffered stroke of apopleXy, which rem dered him unconscious; during the last four days his life has been maintained by oxygen introduced into his lungs by rubber tubes, but Saturday morning na- ture refused 70 be longer aided and the great struggle for life ended; he died peacefully and without pain, in the pres ence of his wife, Mary J. Hepburn, and some Chicago friends. The remains will and will be taken back to Rockford, near Chlcago, the early home of MT. Hep burn, for interment
 JOhn w. Hepburn for many years has been one of the best known men in Chi cago; he was born near Toronto, Canada, Iorty-siX years ago, but has been in ac- tlVe business and political life in Chicago ago he was prominent member of the Chicago Board of Trade and lost and made many fortunes
 About year and a half ago MT. Hep burn came to California and invested largely in the gold mines of Amador and Calaveras counties, being the sole owner of the Bell Wether mine at past year and in which he has invested about $40 900.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-16
FARES WILL
 BE DOUBLED The Old Puget Sound and Portland Rates to Be
 Restored.
With the Sailing Of the Walla Walla the Rate War Comes
 to an End.
U. s. Marsha! Baldwin Waited in the Rain All Day for the Steamer
 Peru.

The rate war between San Francisco and Puget Sound ports and San Fran cisco and the Columbia River is over. Fares will go back to the old figures on the 20th inst, both by rail and steamer. The first steamer to go out under the new schedule will be the Umatilla, leaving here on the Fist inst for Puget Sound. while the State of California will follow her two days later on the Portland route. The Walla Walla which sails to-day is the last steamer to go out under the cut-rate rule and in consequence there was not a spare berth on her.
 The cut rates between here and Port land are s5 and $2 50. and those be- tween here and the Sound are $S and S4. Commencing with the 20th inst the rates to Portland will be SIP and SS while those to Puget Sound will be $15 and SS. This is simply a return to the rates that were in force before the rate war began two years ago. Many of the passengers on the Walla Walla are bound for the Klondike and will con- meet with the steamer Corona at Se- attle for Dyea and Skaguay.
 It was a most disagreeable day on the water front yesterday. At the north end it blew pretty hard and the revenue cutter Hartley had to move away from her mooring at Meiggs wharf. At a. m. it was foggy and calm at the heads; at g a. pl. if was foggy and blowing eight miles an hour from the southeast; at noon it was foggy and blowing ten miles an hour from the southeast, while at D. m. it was thick" and blowing twelve miles an hour from the northeast. The sud den change in the wind was against the anxiouSly expected steamer Peru and the watchers at Meiggs wharf were correspondingly disappointed. Among those who waited all day for the steamer were United States Marshal Barry Baldwin and two of his depu- ties, the Japanese Consul, the Hawaiian Consul and several others who had friends aboard the incoming steamer The Hawaiian Consul was there Of course to meet President Dole of Ha- Waii, but the Japanese Consul was there for different purpose. He wants Nagao Kamejiro, a Japanese forger, who made his mark Tn Yokohama and then escaped with over 15.000 yen. The extent of his forgeries is not known, but they are said to be double the amount he got away with. Besides the Japanese the Marshal was also on the lookout for Dr Herbert who is wanted In New Zealand for murder. The latter fugitive left the steamer AL ameda at Honolulu, but Is expected to come on here on the Peru
 The British torpedo destroyer Spar rowhawk and the cruiser Phaeton must have caught 1t off the Columbia River on their way to Esquimalt They came from San Diego here flying. but left for the Sound in the face of a pre- dicted south storm. It took then- three days to reach Tatoosh. which is E. aow run for such fast vessels.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-16
THE NEW BUILDING TIT WILL APPEAR WHEN COMPLETED.
 n@e anna aa.

pressed by the creditors for money, she took the last step in her business ca reer and applied for papers of insolV ency. In all these years, from the first day Mrs. Kohler joined the asso- citation until she applied for insolvency papers," said her son-in-law, "she has done her utmost to pay the indebted ness, even going so far as to sacrifice her personal property and everything, in fact of any value that she possessed. in order to satisfy the demands of her unreasonable creditors. She, in fact, parted with everything but her inter est in the wine association, and this she clung to as long as she could. The time for the payment of her debts, however. was drawing near and the dividends in the wine association were already discontinued thereby compell- ing Mrs. Kohler to make her last sacri- flee in the interest of the creditors.
 She, however, hesitated long before doing so, but at last, under advise ment, she applied to Judge Belcher for the necessary insolvency papers, stat ing that she was financially bankrupt and turning her interest in the wine as sociation over to the courts to be sold in the interest of her creditors. This stock Is valued at $1 a share and if it's disposal realizes. this sum the total amount of money received for the en- tire stock will amount to s400 900, which will more than pay the claims against her"
 The discontinuance of dividends which compelled Mrs. Kohler to dispose of her stock in the wine association was caused by a disagreement between the wine producers and the makers and the uncertainty of the prices that this trou- ble caused in the market.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-16
WILL BE KINGS
 OF PURGATORY
A New Side Degree That Will Be Given by the Pythians
 in February.
The New Organization Will Meet but Once Year for
 Business.

A new organization. with the abbre- viated name of l. O. K. of P. which means Internal Order of Kings of Pur- gatory, was brought into life last night in Pythian Castle.
 The meeting for the institution of this new auxiliary degree of the Knights of Pythias was presided over by George w Monteith, who stated to the representa- tives of the several local lodges of Pyth- ians that the idea of such body had it's origin in Golden City Lodge. The idea was fully explained and discussed, and the organization was effected by the choice of a committee that will report the names of officers at the next meeting
 It is proposed that I. o. K. of r. shall hold a session on the 18th of February of each year. the anniversary of the foundation of the order of Pythians. No one shall be eligible to membership but members of the Order of Knights of Pythias, but the degrees of the new or der, which will be several in number may be conferred on any member of non-Pyth- ians, who will be permitted to apply for the several mysteries, on the recommen- dation of members.
 The ritual that has been prepared with great care is, it is said by those who have perused 1t, one of the most interesting of any side degree that has ever been pre- sented. The candidates will be given an insight into the workings of some secret societies, which will make them feel at times somewhat startled. but the les sons they will learn will be most in structive. The paraphernalia necessary for the carrying out of the degrees and the uniforms to be worn by the kings of purgatory, namely, the sublime king and his four imps. 1t is said will be very fine
 At the meeting held last night commit tees were appointed to carry out the ob- jectS of the organization and to make preliminary arrangements for the con- ferring of the degrees on the 18th of next month.
 Another feature will be the selection of Each lodge will be permitted to suggest one lady; then vote will be taken The one receiving the highest will be the queen, and the four next highest will be her maids.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-16
FOR THE TEXAS RAILROADS
The Southern Pacific Company Finds Thot Home MoDufoc-
 lures Are the Best.

The Pacific Rolling Mills in Sacramento nave Just completed shipment of angle bars, bolts and spikes for the Texas roads or the Southern Pacific Company and are now at work on another large order for more of the same sort of manufactures recently given them by the same com pany.
 These orders are of interest inasmuch as they show that the Pacific Coast is gradually asserting itself and entering a neld Tn which Eastern States have here tofore reigned supreme.
 tormerly all material of this nature was contracted for and furnished by Pennsylvania firms and the order just Coast
 II. J. Small. Superintendent of Motive Fower Tor the Southern Pacific has re- ceived ten new Pullman day coaches and twenty more are ordered from the shops or Narney X Smith of Dayton, O. They are to be fifty-four feet in length, with nigh back seats, and will be furnished with Pinch gas
 They will be run in through trains, dis placing the old coaches now in use.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-16
Chanlpaene.

Moet & Chandon has the proud dis tinction of occupying the second place in our Champagne table for the first time in the annals of the trade. The brand has not only moved up in posi- tion, but the importations have in- creased in 1897, as compared with the previous year, over 1212 per cent, which is larger ratio of increase than that made by any of the other prominent brands. In addition to this, Moet & Chandon was seclected during the year as the only wine served at some of the ultra fashionable entertainments given in this city. The fame of the wine has travelled from coast to coast, and it's quality has endeared it alike to the connoisseur and occasional drinker.- Comforts Wine Circular.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-16

In this way the jurymen are selected. <A copy of the marked register will be paced in the hands of each Juuge. and in future years 1t may be referre. to. and vast drawing of iuries. has been hinted that many men who have not been le- gally selected as jurymen serve weeA in and week out. solely for the purpose of the accompanying remuneration. In or der to be selected to serve on a jury, they never know anything about case when questioned, and, in consequence, are sell dom challenged. In this way they become known as professional jurymen,' but their way will be a difficult one when the new list is ready Tor use. Over 3500 jurymen sit in various cases in ,he city during the period of a year. and quite number of them make their living by following the occupation, which frequent ly results in injustice to itgants.