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The herald., 1898-04-13

at a reception-the ordinary custom Is to
uncover while they are seated and to wear
their hats as they enter or leave the place.
In parliamentary life that rule is reversed.
Members have their heads covered as they
fit about the Palace of Westminster. but
in the chamber they can wear their hats
only when they are seated on the benches.
AS they walk to their seats or rise to leave
the chamber they must be uncovered. This
custom is the source of much confusion to
new members and has given rise to many
funny contretemps. The house never fails
to show its resentment Of a breach of eti-
quette, however trivial. 1t will, without
distinction Of party, unanimously roar
with indignation at a new member who,
ignorant or unmindful Of the parliament
tary custom. wears his hat as he walks up
or down the floor of the chamber.
An amusing incident occurred in the
early days of the first session Of the pres
ent parliament. An offending member,
startled by the shout which greeted him
as he was leaving the chamber with his
hat on his head instead Of in his hand,
paused in the middle Of the floor and
looked around with a mingled expression
Of fright and perplexity. "Hat! Hatr'
shouted the house. This only embarrassed
him the more. He felt his trousers pock-
cts and his coat-tails for the offending ar
ticle of attire. He even looked at his feet
to see If he were wearing 1t at that ex-
tremity Of his person. 1t is impossible to
conjecture what might have happened
further had not an Irish member, amid the
laughter of the house, politely taken or
the hat of the confused legislator, and then
handed it to him with courtly bow
| Nineteenth Century.
The herald., 1898-04-13
Each Plays a Part

1t is easy to see,that what is best written
or done by genius, IN the world, was no
mans work, but came by wide social Ia
Dor, when thousand wrought like one,
sharing the same impulse. Our English
Bible is wonderful specimen of the
strength and music of the English Ian
guage. But it was not made by one man,
or at one time, but centuries and churches
brought 1t to perfection. There never was
time when there was not some transla-
ton existing.
The translation of Plutarch gets its ex-
cellence by being translation on transla-
ton. There never was a time when there
was none. All the truly idiomatic and
national phrases are kept and all others
successfully picked out and thrown away
Something like the same process had gone
on long before with the originals of these
books. The world takes liberties with
world books. "vedas," "Aesop's Fables, !"
"Pilpay," Arabian Nights "Cid,"
"Iliad," "Robin Hood" Scottish Min
strelsy'' are not the work of single men.
In the composition of such works, the time
thinks, the market thinks the mason, the
carpenter, the merchant, the farmer, the
fop all think for us. Every book supplies
its time with one good word; every municl-
pal law, every trade, every folly Of the day,
and the generic Catholic genius who is not
afraid or ashamed to owe his originality to
the originality Of all, stands with the next
age as the recorder and embodiment of his
own.-Emerson.
The herald., 1898-04-13
FIGURING UP The FORCE
AVAILABLE FOR DEFENSE OF
THE NATION
National Guard Membership Equal
to a Demand for Two Hundred
Thousand Men

WASHINGTON, April 12.--In anticipa-
ton OF a possibility Of call on the Nation
al guard of the states and territories to
assist in the national defenses In the case
Of war with Spain, Adjt. Gen. Corbin Of
the army has compiled mass Of interest
ing information in connection with the
quota each state and territory would be
expected to furnish under calls for from
10000 to 100000 men, according. first, to the
strength Of the National guard, and, ser
ond, according TO the population of the
different states and territories. These ta-
bles are very complete and show precisely
the number of men each state or territory
would be expected to furnish under the
constitution regardluess of the strength Of
the National guard organizations in each
state and territory.
In explanation of the tables given below
1t may be stated that while the total
strength of the National guard of New
York is 17,700, in case the National guard
Of the country was called upon to supply
$1,000 men, New Yorks apportionment, ac-
corling to It's strength would be 5705, and
according to its population, 5OO5. In case
the call should fbe for 2OO,0 men, it would
be required to furnish 22,S20 men, accord
ing to the National guard organization,
and 20S20 according to the population OF
the state.
The following is the official apportion-
men. of the various states and territories
on a basis Of call for $4,000 men, the pro-
portions being maintained according to the
same ratio IN the calls for 100 900, $50, 900 and
200, 900 men:
The herald., 1898-04-13
HE SAT RIGHT WHERE HE WAS
They Did Their Best to Gust Him From
the Car, but He Knew

Anybody could tell that he had never
been across the bridge on a trolley car be-
fore. Everything interested him. He
turned and twisted like an eel, trying to
keep an ey1 on both sides Of the car lest
he should miss something. 1t was only
when the car swung aroNnd the curve at
the Park row end of the bridge that he lost
interest. Then he folded his hands over
the curve of his waistcoat and stared
stonily in front Of Elm. He was little and
plump and middle-aged
"Aw-newaw-waw-new
yelled the conductor in that strange
language spoken by railroad employees.
This observation means, New York; all
out here"
The little man didn't stir, and apparently
didn't even see the glance of contemptuous
disfavor which the conductor bestowed
upon him.
"N'York. all out" shouted that func-
tionary point blank at the man who still
sat and sat still after all the other pas
seugers had left the car, but It had no eff
feet. The conductor stepped inside and
said:
Say, you got to get off, This is New
York." at the same time putting his hand
on the persistent passengers arm.
Take your hands off me-" he said so
sharply that the conductor jumped
You going to get off, or amt your" he
said, recovering himself.
There was no answer.
Say, Jim, call the inspector. Here's a
feller that won't get out" the conductor
bawled to the motorman.
In hustled an inspector.
-'Here, here" he said to the little man,
reaching toward him. whats the mat
ter with.
keep your hands off," snapped the pas
senger. SO threateningly that the other
stepped back and said to the motorman:
Call a policeman
In came a policeman with the conven-
tional Whats the matter here" on his
lips.
This is as far as you can go on this car"
he explained mildly to the obstinate pas
senger. This car goes back to Brooklyn"
$50 do T." said the little man.
The policeman went out. The motor
man and the conductor who had been ex-
pectautly waiting to see the man fired"
looked at each other foolishly The little
man pulled out nickel and looked at it
affectionately.
II thought there wasn't any rule against
it," he said softly to the nickel. Then he
grinned genially-New York Sun.
The herald., 1898-04-13
Ticket Troubles

CHICAGO. April 12.-The executive COM
mittee of the Western Passenger associa-
tion met for the purpose of considering
the commissions that are being paid in
various parts of the association territory,
and in particular commissions on North
ern Pacific coast business It was found
that In some cases excessive commissions
had been paid. but their existence was
traceable to the fight between the Ameri-
can roads and the Canadian Pacific. 1t
was decided, therefore, that the large COM
missions should be withdrawn wherever
they have been in effect, and a resolution
to this effect will be presented at the gen.
eral meeting Thursday. The Southern
Pacific has given notice that it will de-
mand the following arbitrations between
San Francisco and Portland and Los An
geles for the meetings to be held on the
Pacific coast this summer: Between Port
land and San Francisco, one way or round
trip, $3.50; between Portland and Los An
geles, $22; round trip, $31.
The herald., 1898-04-13
ODD ITEMS FROM EVERYWHERE

The oldest match factory in the world is
in Sweden. Matches were made there long
before the old roughly trimmed splinter
of wood, tipped with sulphur, was dis
carded with the tinder boxes for which
they were used. In twenty-five years the
export trade of Sweden in foreign matches
increased 1000 100000 boxes a year.
The oldest piece Of wrought iron in ex-
lstence is believed to be a roughly-fash-
loned sickle-blade found by Belzoni in
Karmas, near Thebes. 1t was imbedded in
mortar under the base of the Sphinx, and
On that account is known as 1.-The sickle
of the Sphinx" 1t is now in the British
museum, and is believed to be nearly 1000
years old.
A great deal Of trouble is expended in
educating the snowy, housekeeping horse.
He is trained to step high and act showily
by being driven along a path whereon
rails are set crosswise; he steps high 10
avoid stumbling, and in time always steps
high.
About 10000 letters are addressed to Queen
Victoria yearly from her subjects. Those
that are not stamped are not forwarded
by the officials. The queens letters have
precedence of all others and are forwarded
TO Windsor by special messenger from
the general postoffice.
One of the oldest and most curious SAM
pies Of the locksmith's art is attached
to the door of Temple church. Fleet street,
London. The key weighs seven pounds. ia
eighteen inches long and. unlike other
lkeys, II was not made for the lock. On
the contrary, the lock was made for the
key.
In the sixteenth century there was a curl.
| Gus law In England whereby street hawk.
ers were forbidden to sell plums and apples
for the reason that servants and appren.
! tices were unable to resist the sight OF
them, and were, consequently, tempted
| to steal their employers money in orde,
to enjoy the costly delicacies.
The largest bell in France has been hung
In the beIfry of the Church of the Sacred
Heart in Paris. It weighs TWENTY-FIVE
tons and can be heard at a distance OF
twenty-five miles and its vibration last 8
six minutes.
The rate of the growth of human hat,
varies. In some cases 1t has been known
to exceed two inches per month. The
average for man and woman is about half
an inch every thirty days.
The cat was considered sacred animal
by the ancient inhabitants of Helionols
Egypt. When one Of these animals died
In a private residence the occupants shaved
Off their eyebrows. =
An organist says that a COW moos IN a
perfect fifth octave or tenth; a dog barks
in fifth or fourth; donkey brays in n
perfect octave, and a horse neighs in a
| descent on the chromatic scale.
The herald., 1898-04-13
IN THE PUBLIC EYE

A wealthy Englishman has, it is report
ed, offered to place his country house at
Mr.. Zola's disposal for life If he deems 1t
advisable to prefer exile to ingratitude.
Governor Robert L. Taylor has with
drawn from the race for United States sem
ator from Tennessee, and announces that
he will retire from politics at the end of
his term as governor.
The alumni of Brook Hall seminary,
Media. are to be entertained with a BAN
quet by Mrs. William Mckinley, wife Of
the president, April 16. Mrs. Mckinley
was graduated from Brooke Hall seminary
some thirty-flve years ago.
Eliza Moore, quadroon girl of Lexing
tom, KY, is II years old and weighs 537
pounds. When she was born she weighed
two pounds, but when she was three
months old her weight was 100 pounds.
She is 5 feet inches high, and wears
51a shoe.
e. H. Conger, who has been appointed
minister to China, has returned from Bra
zil, where he has been representing this
government for year past. He says Bra
I'll Is making as rapid progress as Is possi-
ble under the circumstances, and is des-
tined at no very distant period to be one
OF the most prosperous nations Of the
earth.
Like other state executives, Governor
Clough of Minnesota has of late been
bombarded With letters from people anx-
ious to fight Spain. Most Of the missives
have been so silly in tone that the governor
said to friend: do you know that If
had known how many - fools there are
In this state I never would have consented
to run for the governorship."
1t Is regarded as somewhat of coinci-
dence that in the present emergency four
OF the most important positions in congress
are occupied by men from the state of
Maine. Mr. Reed is speaker of the house
Mr.. Boutelle Is chairman of the house COM
mittee on naval affairs, Mr.. Dingley is
chairman Of the house committee on ways
and means, and Mr.. Hale is chairman Of
the senate committee on naval affairs.
Private" John Allen of Mississippi is
such a genial fellow-good story teller, and
all that-that surprise is often expressed
at his being total abstainer. Mr.. Allen,
who is now serving his seventh term in the
house of representatives, gives this char
acteristic reason why he never touches
liquor: "Of course, If I drank any at all
l should have to indulge while stumping my
district Now, you just think what would
happen to me if, while on stumping tour,
1 should take few drinks and then at
tempt to say:'Fellow citizens. of Itawam-
ba, or Oktibbha, or Tishomingo county
My finish can easily be imagined"
The herald., 1898-04-13
Lack Of English Was Costly

Sioux City, Ia.-August Van de steeg,
farmer in Sioux county, near here. claims
his son-in-law, M. E. Lewis cheated him
out of nearly 100000 worth of property.
Action was commenced today to settle
the dispute as to title. Van de Steeg Is q
Hollander and cannot read English, so he
asked Lewis to act as his amanuensis re-
Gently in preparing his will. He claims
Lewis pretended to comply but really
drew up deed, which his father-in-law
signed.
The herald., 1898-04-13
A Forty winners Fortune

SACRAMENTO, April 12.-Thomas H.
Wilcoxson of Colusa today filed for pro-
bate the will of his uncle, the late Jeffer-
son Wilcoxson. The estate is valued at
$4,000, and is divided into fifteen equal
shares among the nephews and nieces Of
the deceased. But last February Wilcix-
son gave 100000 to the same heirs, and not
long before that he divided 81 1,200,0O be-
tween them. He was a pioneer of 40, and
made his fortune in this and Yolo counties.
The herald., 1898-04-13
A Bark Aground

SAN FRANCISCO. April 1.-THE steam
er Arcata, which arrived late tonight from
Coos bay, reports sighting the British
bark Willscott on Duxbury reef, about ten
miles due west of San Francisco. The
Willscott was sailing under a jury rig,
and is 6S days out from Hiogo, Japan,
bound for Puget sound. No particulars
are obtainable at this hour. Several tugs
have gone to her assistance, and she will
probably arrive early tomorrow morning.
She is in no immediate distress.
The herald., 1898-04-13
A Railroad Election

SAN FRANCISCO, April 12.-The annual
election of the board of directors of the
Central Pacific Railroad company was held
today, and the following ticket unani-
hously elected: Isaac r. l.. Requa of
Oakland. w. H. Mills Of San Francisco,
F. r. Spencer of San Jose, Charles P. Eels
of San Francisco, X. c. Kirkpatrick of
San Francisco and w. M. Thompson Of
San Francisco. Thompson, who has been
secretary of the board for some time, was
the only new man elected, and was substi-
tuted for J. e. Gates of New York, in or
der that there might be a quorum of four
directors near here available for meetings
The herald., 1898-04-13
HIS Plexus Dis.bled

SACRAMENTO. April 12A1Sid Parker,
the pugillst who was to have fought Critic
before the Sacramento Athletic tiub on
Thursday night, while still very Ill of in
fiammation Of the bowels, will rip,bably
recover. He will be removed to a hospital
tomorrow. His manager, George Harting,
promises to get first class man to meet
Critic here. but will require some time for
training. <r lHe !
The herald., 1898-04-13
Undelivered Telegra1ns

There are undelivered kilograms at the
Western Union Telegraph office for Frank
Sullivan Smith, Frank Large, Jas. F. Nc
Kee, F. X. Davel.
The herald., 1898-04-13
Sent to a Sanitarium

OAKLAND, Cal, April 12.-Lady Yarde-
Butler, who was taken into custody last
night on a charge Of insanity, was re-
leased today, the insanity commissioners
recommending her to go to a sanitarium
for a complete rest. to restore her shat
tered nervous system.
The herald., 1898-04-13
The Wine Mems War

SAN FRANCISCO, April 12.-Efforts
have been made by c. A. Wetrnore and
other viticulturists to bring the wine-grape
growers. winners and wine dealers to
formulate policy to prevent the ruinous
cutting of prices. The matter was brought
up at the regular meeting Of the state
board Of trade today, and after discussing
the Importance of realizing living price
on the 300O0,000 gallons Of wine to be pro-
duced this year. Gen. N. p. Chapman. W.
n. Mills and John P. Irish were appointed
to advise and confer in the matter.
The herald., 1898-04-13
A Peruvian Exhibition

LIMA, Peru, April 12.-An exhibition of
American machinery has been opened here
by President Pierola. 1t Is the intention OF
the promoters of this exposition to. In this
way, draw Peru's attention to the advan-
tage Of Amerlcan-made machinery and in
that way broaden the American market.
or all the exhibits, the one that attract
ed the most attention was a cigarette ma
chine, capable Of mailing 10000 cigarettes
in one hour.
The herald., 1898-04-13

1I Ie stdttU Uy zAuJ. OelI. C0Tbln that IT
case call for troops becomes necessaU
it will be based upon population Of the
different states and the above table shows
that with few exceptions the National
guard of the various states and territories
is fully equal to the demand for call of
100000 men,
The herald., 1898-04-13
Is hi Warm Enouehp

SAN FRANCISCO, April 12-The official
records Of the weather bureau show this
to have been the warmest day for this
season on record, the thermometer regis
tering ST. degrees. The heated condition
here is duplicated in many towns through
out the state,
The herald., 1898-04-13

According to the chief nre warden q
Minnesota the total damage to forests in
that state by fire last year was not over
$4,000. This is very creditable showing
in view Of the fact that a very conservative
estimate places the value Of standing TIM
ber in the north star state at 500, 100000
The herald., 1898-04-13
Frequently Appropriate

Oft in oblivion's graveyard grim
One epitaph the heart will touch,
And cause mems pitying eyes to brm--
The simple phrase: HE Talked Too
Much Washington Star.
The herald., 1898-04-13
GOES TO PRISON ALONE
Ohio Man Gets a Years Sentence for a
Technical Defalcation

+ The warden of the Ohio penitentiary at
Columbus was astonished to flnd 4 man at
the door recently who carried in his hand
The herald., 1898-04-13
A Cardinal Dead

QUEBEC, April 12.-Cardlnal Tachereau
died at els o'clock tonight.
The herald., 1898-04-13
Expected Revelations
Tension at Havana

HAVANA, April II, II a.m.-The night
was hot, the morning is cloudy and the
city Is full of political rumors, warlike and
otherwise and decidedly conflicting in
tone.
The morning newspapers print extracts
from President McKinley's message and
comment upon 1t from various stand
points
The spaniards, profess great indigna-
tion at the report that the question of the
origin of the explosion which wrecked the
Maine in Havana harbor on February 15
is to be referred to court Of arbitration
with the object Of determining the amount
of indemnity due the United States II the
explosion Is proved by this court to have
occurred outside the warship. The Diario
Ejercito publishes an alleged plan Of the
defense OF Key West.
Assured of Safety
NEW YORK, April ia dispatch to the
World from Havana says: About 600
Americans called at the British consulate
Monday, as they felt unsafe, owing to
false news. Pro-Consul Aristegui appeas-
ed them and they returned to their homes.
convinced they would not be molested.
Waiting the Signal
: NEW YORK. April 12-Chief Officer
Frank Crosslin of the British steamer AL
oedene, which has just arrived from Ma
tanzas, Cuba, said: when an American
army reaches Cuba tho people will flock
to its ranks. All the Cubans want Is sure
ty of help and they will rise In a body. They
were won by the magnificent gifts Of cloth
ing and food and are longing for American n
interference and many of them want to be-
come part of the United States.
"The Spanish soldiers are among the
weakest specimens Of humanity that could
bs found anywhere and tho most dissatis.
The herald., 1898-04-13
The Consul's Speech

"After all the speeches have been forced
to make IN the past two days can hardly
hope to make myself heard over this great
gathering. I can only assure you that
such a great demonstration seems to me
out of all proportion to the simple fact IF
my humble presence here, and am fraak
to say don't see that deserve 1t, having
only tried to do my duty as an American
where circums tances placed me.''
Evening journal., 1898-01-05
LEARN SHORTHAND AT GOLDEY
COLLEGE,
Day or night, and get a position.
FIRST GAME COMMISSION.

West Chester. Jan. 5.-Dr. B. H..
Warren, state zoologist and secretary
of the Game Commission of Pennsylva-
MIA, is now at his home in this bor-
ough at work ON the annual report Of
the commission to be presented to the
governor for his approval at an early
date. The doctor is doing this work
at his hcme because of his library hav-
ing been destroyed in the capitol fire
at Harrisburg, and is compelled to
consult authorities at the Philadelphia
Academy of Natural Sciences and Ma
ticnal Musuem at Washington, together
with his library at his home. In the
report strong grounds are taken
against the destruction Of song and
insectivOrOus birds for millinery pur-
poses. The report contains a full ac-
count of the work of game wardens
throughout the state 1t shows a list
OF the people who have taken out per-
mits for collecting birds nests and
eggs for scientific purposes, together
with much useful information con-
cerning the game birds and mammals
attributed TO the fauna CT the common
wealth.
Evening journal., 1898-01-05
pANGERous no PEDESTRIANS.

There is, on West Tenth street, be-
tween Madison and Monroe streets, a
place which is very dangerous 10
pedestrians, and one TO which the city
authorities ought TO pay immediate at
tention. In the alley leading up to
the Auditorium there is a drain pipe OF
some sort which floods the pavement,
and at the present time there is a sheet
Of ice about twenty feet wide on
the pavement at the end Of this alley.
II is nuisance which has prevailed
for several years without abatement.
Last Winter a man fell on II and so
severely injured himself that a physi-
clan had to be called In. Doubtless
others have met with the same mishap
at this point.
Unless something is done an injury
may be sustained by someone which
will be Of such serious character as to
justify the bringing OF civil suit for
damages for personal injuries. If the
city permits the nuisance to continue
theaction ofthelaw maynotonly include
the owner Of the property, but the mu-
nicipality as well for lis negligence in
failing 10 abate a nuisance OF such fla
grant character