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The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-07-25
THE LITTLE ENCYCLOPEDIA

A Frenchman estimates that there are
in the world about 10000 libraries worthy
of the name.
No person in Norway may spend more
than threepence at one visit to a public
house.
1t has been proved as the result Of ex-
periments, that the circulation Of the blood
is affected by music.
Taking the average depth Of the ocean to
be three miles, there would be layer OF
salt 230 feet deep II the water should evap-
crate.
Belgium is the home Of the racing pigeon.
There the sport is a national pastime, and
a good pigeon frequently wins for its own
er large sums of money, the prizes being
considerable, to which heavy pools are
added.
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Spirit Of the Press
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Seeing the Folly Of Protection

The American manufacturer has been
trying all along to keep himself down to
the home market. The task was so diff
cult that he spent considerable money to
secure government aid for his own sup
preston. But circumstances are forcing
him of the high protective track. 1t is
to be feared he leaves 1t with regret, and
not from intellectual conviction. He opens
his eyes and covets tho markets of the
world. And he is practical enough to see
that If he is to carry his locomotives. BIZ
cycles, tools and machinery abroad with
easy access. some compensatory breach
must be made in our own tariff wall. We
cannot very we'll object to paying toll on
our neighbours road as long as we insist on
collecting at our own gates.-Portland Ore
gonian.
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A HASTY JUDGMENT

The Chicago Chronicle has arrived al
the conclusion that the Klondike is a
fraud, because more gold has not already
come out Of the country than has beer
taken into 1t. On that basis all mining
sections must be condemned, for we be-
lieve not one has ever produced dollar fol
dollar for money invested. The capital.
ixation Of the mines Of the Rand district
in South Africa, is far above the aggre-
gate production to date, and Rand
stocks do not nearly comprehend the
sums expended in prospecting and devel-
opment. Millions have been spent by
companies which have never listed theil
stocks, by close corporations and by in.
dividuals. Scientifically as mining is
conducted in the Rand district, it is high
" probable that every ounce of gold pro.
duced there has cost $40 or more, for into
the calculation must enter the cost of un.
successful ventures.
A few years ago Senator Stewart, and
lister President Andrews, from reliable
data secured in all of the mining section:
Of the United States, reached the conclu.
sion that every ounce Of silver produced
n the United, States cost quite as mucf
~ the minting value of the metal.
y In the great Leadville district, tina
- yielded nearly three hundred mil,
Epns IN silver values. there are upwards
el thirty thousand mineral locations
uDtn zach Of which more or less work ha.
1eea done; yet not more than one hun
Ard mines have ever been in pay at tn,
nanne time.
\ = NJ uncertainty Of mining the
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-07-25

In the awful heat and torture
OF the fires that leap and dance
In and out the furnace doors that never
close,
On in silence he must work,
For with him there's neer a chance
On his brow to feel the outer breeze that
blows.
For they've locked him in room,
Down below.
In a burning, blazing tomb,
Down below,
Where he cannot see the sky,
Cannot learn in time to fly,
When destruction stalketh nigh,
Down below.
While the fighting fierce Is waging,
And the cannon overhead
With their sizzling shells the enemy sur
round,
To the stoker down below,
Not word is ever said,
To his ear is borne no echo Of the sound.
When they open wide his door,
Down below,
And they cry, Your work is Ger,
Down below!"
There they find him weakly lying
On pile Of coal and crying
Out In madness, for he's dying
Down below.
~ Chicago Timss-Herald.
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Germany in Unwonted Role

There was Teutonic humor Of the most
characteristic sort in the explanation given
by the captain of the Irene for his efforts
to protect the Spaniards at Isla Grande. II
was 'in the cause Of humanity" he said.
Well, the Spaniards are human, no doubt.
even II, according to common report. they
are not very humane, and 1t is quite pos
sible that the insurgents would have
treated this particular garrison with some
severity If allowed to work their will on 1t
unobserved, bit since when has Germany
been interested in 1.-The cause Of human
ity."-New York Times.
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New Light in Foreign Lands

The powers Of Europe have suddenly
discovered that the United States have a
right to do as they please with reference,
to the disposition Of territory conquered
from the Spaniards. The achievements Of
the American navy since this war began
have had a wonderful effect in clearing the
vision Of our foreign friends.-Lafayette,
Ind, Journal
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Activity N eeded in Armies

The severest test Of patriotism seems to
be a condition Of monotonous inactivity.
The volunteer army at Chickapauga.
chafed in its comfortable camp, but not a
murmur came from the fighters drhnched
and parboiled in the trenches before San
tiago,-St. Louis Republic.
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THE PUBLIC PULSE

CThe Herald under this heading prints
communications, but doeA not assume re-
sponsibility for the sentiments expressed.
Correspondents are requested to cultivate
brevity, so far as is consistent with the
proper expression Of their views.)
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-07-25
A Hopeful Version

"How do you explain this story that a
Cuban captured number of Spaniards and
cut off their heads?" inquired the news ed
itor.
"Oh, that's all right" replied the tele-
graph editor. "They probably found a lot
Of reports Of victories waiting to be fled
They weren't anything but display heads"
-Washington Evening Star.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-07-25

While you sing of Schley and Hobson,
And of gallant Dewey, too.
While with thoughts of them your hearts
are all aglow
would sing you Of another
lust as brave and just as true
OF the man who does the stoki"g down be-
low.
For his home Is in the hell.
Down below.
And he doesn't hear the yell.
Down below,
That goes up when firing's done,
When the ships he's with has won
He must keep a-shoveling on.
Down below.
Though his name Is never mentioned,
Though we see or know him not,
Though his deeds may never bring him
worldly fame,
He's a man above the others
And the bravest Of the lot
And the hero Of the battle, Just the same.
He's the man who does the work,
Down below,
From the labor does not shirk,
Down below,
He Is shovelng day and night,
Feeding flames a-blazing bright,
Keeping UP killing fight.
Down belotA
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Take Example From America

Germany is growing FESTIVE over our pro-
tective tariff. Germany is not patient;
think how long our own consumers have
put up with it.-Indianapolis News.
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Forethought

IT don't know whether to regard this
young author as a marvel of courtesy or a.
phenomenal specimen of assurance" said
the magazine editors assistant.
"What has he done?"
Enclosed a stamp to be put on the check
In payment for his article.
Evening Star.
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porto Rico is and of right ought to be
free" But, come to think Of it, the reso-
lutions didn't say that-it is ouly Cuba
that is and ought to be. Please don't get
the islands tangled up in your mind.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-07-25

The Dingley law. will get good rest
while the war lasts, when it will resume
it's regular business Of producing a 70.
bust monthly deficit.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-07-25

We shall probably understand the Kali
ser's attitude toward the United States
soon after he comes to understand 1t
himself. The fact should not be lost sight
of that he is proverbially wobbler
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-07-25
Hope Still Deferred

The Republicans who voted for McKin-
ley on his pledge to enforce the law against
the trusts must be anxious by this time to
see him begin.-Lafayette, Ind, journal.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-07-25

Shippers do not have to stamp the bill
of lading. This is official, final and ir-
revocable. The carrier must buy the
stamp, affix and cancel it-without cost
to the shipper.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-07-25

All of the Democratic county conven.
tions yet held have selected delegations
favorable to fusion. The party is prac.
tically a unit upon the question.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-07-25

Let US hope somebody is keeping tab
on Fitzhugh Lee. So valuable factor
should not be lost in the shuttle.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-07-25

California congressman are expected to
leave Washington in a few days. Ma
guire will probably come this way. A
good, rousing reception to him by the silver
forces of this part of the state ewould be
very happy hit.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-07-25

If Americans could govern as hon
estly and manfully as they fight. the
prospects OF Cuba and the Philippines
wouldn't be so bad. But, as race, the
fellows who do the fighting are not per-
mitted to do the governing.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-07-25

The Adonis and the Jupiter Of "pizen''
politics have become estranged. Thus far
the warfare has been carried on with WIND
Instruments. An interested public awaits
the result. In the meantime the world
joys along.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-07-25

TIE bicycle in war has yet to demon
strate it, utility,
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-07-25

Young Joe Letter has been compelled to
pay a thousand dollars into the war reve-
nue. fund, in the way of stamps on mort
cages upon real estate to tide him over
the flag end of his late wheat deal. Had
he cleared up ten million dollars profit,
the government would not have realized
a cent.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-07-25

San Diego will send a solid delegation OF
20 to the state convention for Mcguire. In
the state convention Los Angeles county
will have 80 delegates, Orange 8. Riverside
s, San Bernardino IA, Santa Barbara 20,
Ventura Z. This makes total for South
ern California of 1853. In the state at large
San Francisco heads the list with ISL dele
gates. Then follow Los Angeles with 80,
Alameda with 40, Santa Clara with Is, Sac
ramento with "a, San Diego with 20, Fresno
with 10 and Sonoma with 1s. These dele
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-05
ArrANK rrrrEANcE AZ LAST.

rnrjne The campaign of 1886 one or the
cbiecast objections urged by a certain
class Of Democrats against the chicago
nlatform was the fact that one oil the
nlanks of that platform as they UNDER
etood If threatened to pack the Supreme
Court of the United States in the interest
If marty measures. IL was denied, how
over Inv In, free silver contingent or at
least bv many Of them, that the PLANK
referred TO had any such meaning and
Senator Daniel has recently declared 'h"'
ne ala not so construs 1T.
But there can be no question as to the
meaning Of the following editorial para
eraph which we clip from the Louisville
Dispatch. the recognized organ in Ken
lucky of the free silver party The
Dispatch says:
The legislature Of Kentucky should turn
its attention To the trusts. While We nave
a general trust law il is practically mop
erative; and it is perhaps In need OF
some amendment The Federal Courts
have DESTROYED the antitrust law passed
by Congress and the Dingley bill has cdl-
ed new trusts into existence, and given
additional protection 10 the old ones.
Cleveland practically surrendered on the
trust question before he retired from OF
ice. so far as congressional action Is con-
cerned. and he recommended action by
the States. The Democratic party must
fight trusts. II should fight them in the
state and national legislatures, and
through the courts. The Federal Courts
are rotten on this question. as they are
on all questions affecting monopoles,
Therefore the Democratic party must see
10 n that the Federal Judiciary is re-
formed when 1t gets in control OF Con-
gross and the presidency.
Here is a distinct declaration in plain,
unmistakable language that the Federal
courts shall be packed in the in
tercst of so-called antitrust legisla-
ton We cannot but accept this ex-'
preston OF the Dispatch as the sentiment
OF those whom II represents, and its bold
and frank avowal simply goes to confirm
the opinion of those who held and who
hold that in the Chicago platform was
threat to pack the United States Supreme
Court. Surely this ought 10 open the
eyes Of some OF those who stood by the
Chicago platform in 1896.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-05
LET 1T coMr TO THE TEST.

We have already made mention OF the
fact that the Georgia Legislature during
its last session adopted a measure pro-
vIding for the preliminary stems for
state banking law. Under It the Cow
ornor is authorized 70 appoint commit
tee which shall examine into tho condi-
ton OF the currency and report a banking
system to the next Legislature. The
Governor has appointed the committee
and tho work will go on.
Tho Vicksbure (Alss) Herald In re-
ferrlng 10 this matter says:
The Incorporation and establishment OF
state banks Of issue under this law, when
PASSED. VIII at once bring on test OF
the constitutionality of the war statute
taxing such currency out or existence.
This is something which will be regarded
with the utmost interest throughout the
Union.
We would like very much TO have m
opinion from the present Supreme Court
as TO the consti;utionality OF this prohibi-
ory tax on Safe banks Of issue. We know
that the court. differently constituted
has declared that the tax is constitutional
bu the decision was by no means unani-
nous ana very strong dissenting opinions
were handed down.
The object Of all taxation is TO raise reve-
nue.. and the government has no right
under tho Constitution. TO levy a tax for
any other purpose. It is well known ttat
this tax has never produced a cent OF
revenue. being prohibitory. and Mr.. sher-
man frankly confesses i'm his book that
the avowed purpose Of the act was not
to raise revenue. but to prohibit State
banks from issuing notes.
Moreover. it is clearly in coniravention
Of that great principle Of equal and uni
form taxation to impose small tax upon
the issues Of national banks and pro-
hibitory tax upon the issues OF State
banks
It's many years since the supreme Court
passed upon this question. and We hope
that the action Of the Georgia Legislature
may have the effect Of carrying the case
up once more that the former decision
Of tbe court may be reviewed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-05
Lynchbnrg's Explanation.

In printing q telegram about inc Farm
vllle fire In which it was stated mat
Tvnchbure refused 20 respond 70 the can
for help. the Advance says:
with regard 10 the appeal 10 this city
for cid mentioned in the foregoing telc-
gram. an Advance representative was
informed al the Fifth Street Fire De
partment that "a telegram was received
there M midnight from Farmviiie. ask
ing them 10 come there with their engine
men and hose. These were all put IN
readiness and telephone message was
sent to the Norfolk and Western officials
al the depot, asking for train. The
reply came that they could not get one
ready tin $50 4. NJ. Upon receipt Of this
Captain Thurman teiagraphed 10 tho
Mayor OF Farmyille that 10 would be no
use for the fire Company's going there as
they could not get there I'm time 20 be OF
service. So the horses were embarrassed
and the men went back 90 their rooms.
shortly after this another message came
from the railroad company that they
could send them i'm a few minutes, but the
chief then considered it too late 70 start
10 be of ony service.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-05
For Prison Reform.

The Protestant Ministers Alliance. OF
Norfolk. adopted d resolution calling
upon tho senators and delegates nom
Norfolk in the General Assembly or the
state TO use their best efforts IN having
q law passed looking TO prison REFORM III
Virginia. The proposed law contemplate
soparate cells for prisoners confined in
the penitentiary and other prisons of the
Estate; modern sanitary arrangements;
the classification Of prisoners looking es-
pecially 10 the keeping OF the young IN
crime from associating with more hard
ened criminals; the Improvement OF the
penitentary plant from the annual re-
venue from that institution; the use or
prison labor first and foremost, in max
ing the prisons as complete and health
full as they can possibly be made FOR the
protection Of human life. and the re-
formation OF the characters Of those con-
fined therein.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-05
ALL EYES ON NEW ENGLAND.

\ proposition has been made by q New
England cotton mill owner TO the people
of Asheville. n. c.. whereby he proposes
under certain conditions to remove his
factory 10 that town. promising 10 bring
with him about 1000 operatives. His
plan is to capitalize his plant at given
amount. taking the stock himself and
then bond the mill for a like amount,
he himself taking onc-tnlrd OF the bonds
We confess 10 some little misgivings
when propositions of this character are
made. for usually the meaning is that
the concern is pretty we'll broken down
where it is and wants TO recuperate by
getting money out OF the community in
which IL would locate.
But whatever be the bona fides OF the
proposition above referred to- the facts
is that the New England manufacturers
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-05
Southern Progress.

The Chattanooga Tradesman says:
The volume OF business for 1891 was very
satisfactory to Southern manufacturers
and dealers being larger than FOR seve-
raj years. and the BRIDESMAIDS many
correspondents throughout the South re-
port most favorable prospects for the
new year.
The iron market is firm with an in
creased demand the contracts for fin
ished material being unusually large for
the season. Southern iron is moving free
~ with promise OF greater activity when
the spring trade opens. The export trade
continues good with indications of a
heavy increase.
Business conditions. generally speaking
are better than for five years; financial
distrust no longer disturbs and the out
look for 1898 is most encouraging for the
Industrial development and business pros
perity OF our Southern country.
Among the most important new In
dustries for the week, the Tradesman
reports the following: The Bolton Con-
struction and Surety Company, Charles
ton. w. Va; a $4,000 distillery at Da9t,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-05

l+Nt.hL hl Inc lfntes
Sir;-Certaln illusions personal 20 my
self having been made In your paper Of
date, January ith, IN an article headed
Fight on Judge Jackson in which
among other things il was stated while
Judge Jackson supported Palmer and
Buckner Il is said he not only voted for
his friend, Judge Williams. for Congress.
but made Il handsome voluntary cOntrl-
button 20 hts campaign fund As 10 the
handsome voluntary contribution % my
campaign fund, / can only stare / never
knew or heard of it until since this Judge
ship fight began before the Legislature
when / was told for the first time tia. g..
had been stated that Judge Jackson con
tributed q small amount to our campaign
fund. There was no gold standard. 500
called Democratic candidate Tor Congress
in my district.
In the same article g. IS stated that
that he. Judge Jackson is man in the
prime of life. a lawyer OF .e-oguized abil-
fly and has given satisfaction on tho
bench" it is equally true that his oppo-
nents are men in the prime Of life, are
lawyers OF recognized ability. equal II
not superior. 20 Judge Jackson and will
give satisfaction if elevated 10 the bench.
Ii is further stated in said article, and
Mr.. Massio. OF Pulaski. quoted as author
OF tho statement that there was no
question that Judge Jackson was the
choice Of a majority Of the Democrats OF
the district
! beg leave most respectfully 20 differ
from Mr. AIassie as 20 this statement and
to assert most positively that in my iudg-
ment Judge Jackson IS not the choice of a
majority of the democrats of our district.
on the contrary the great mass OF our
Democrats are loyal and true to the prin-
ciples Of our party and have no sympathy
with men who bolted the party organIza-
ton and supported the gold STANDARD
ticket.
The article further states that Judge
Jackson has the support Of about three
fourths of the lawyers OF the circuit. and
that the bar OF his own county meanins
Wythe) IS practically unanimous FOR
him."
In two OF the counties Of the circuit. 10
wit: Bland and Giles. the bar is unani-
nous I'm It's opposition 10 Judge jackson.
In Wythe county eight members Of the
bar 10 wit: Walker and caldwell, Boiling
and Stanley. G. ID. Thomas. J. j. a. Pow
ell. II. NJ. Ilenser and myself, are oppos-
ed 20 the election of Judge Jackson ana
Of whom five are well known Democrats.
Respectfully
SAMUEL W. WILLIAMS,
Richmond, Va, January T. lSss.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-05
Wooden Factory Rurned.

WINCHESTER. VA. Jan. Especial.
Tho woollcn factory situated about oni
mile from Winchester on tho Front RIOS A.
road. owned and operated by Msssrs. g.
A.. Thomas and Hunter Williams, throA
brothers. was completely destroyed by fra
this morning. The nrc originated in the
carding room on the third floor and is
supposed 90 have been ire result Of spoons
tancous combustion.
The factory was hu'lt about five years
ago. and thousands of dollars worth q
new and improved machinery had been
added 10 the equipment. Hundreds oc
pounds Of wool were stored in tho upper
portion OF the building and many yards
OF manufactured goods were in bales,
waiting shipment.
All were destroyed and tho Joss has been
estimated 90 De between $1,000 aud So
600. with only 5000 insurance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-05
SPEAK OUT. GOVERNOR.

The Portsmouth Star quotes that por-
ton Of Governor Tylers inaugural ad-
dress. relating to honest elections. and
says that his words will stimulate to
renewed efforts those who have been
striving so long and. apparently. so hope
lessly. for the overthrow Of Virglnia's
dishonest election laws. The Star adds:
1t may be that in utterlng these words
Governor Tyler did not take himself Sc
riously. lie may have spoken these
plain. brave words as mere platitudes
suitable TO the occasion. Or he may have
thus voiced deep and honest conviction
wrought in him upoh taking up the duties
and responsibilities OF his exalted posi-
ton az Governor OF Virginia.
But the mental attitude OF Governor
Tyler, while thus indicating 10 the people
of Virginia that they are living under a
debauched suffrage, Is In many respects
a matter OF Indifference. The important
fact ia. that, in the hearing OF all men.
the Governor OF Virginia has declared that
IL is the Hrst duty of virginians ITO for
ever set the seal OF their condemnation
upon the bold efrontery OF those who
would debauch the peoples suffrages and