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The herald., 1898-01-13
The Christian Age

To the Editor of the Los Angeles Herald
When I read accounts of a hanging sucn n
as that of Durrant; when I see so-calied
and professed Christians clamoring Tor
every horrid detail Of the execution, try
but oil in vain. to find some heather tr.oe
or nation whose feelings are more gross
and un-Christian than those of our I'M
mensely-civilized and enlightened inhao'-
tants.
Even under the old Mosaic law. when
life was required for a life. that was
supposed to settle the score. and the body
Of the criminal could at least have been
burned. But think of ministers ana
teachers OF the Christian doctrine and
example, silently endorsing the prejudice
that denies parents the natural disposition
of the body of their dead child! Think Sc
riously, you goody-goody people, what
must naturally be the feelings OF parents
who have made such a long. faithful fight
for their sons life, and. after having lost
the life. as well as being forever disgraced.
think of being compelled by our Christian
laws to take the dead body and start out
on the road to find crematory that is not
too sacred to receive 1t! What do you
think Christ would say concerning such an
an act. oh. We. his professed followers?
wonder how long prejudice and supersti-
tion will rule instead OF common sense
and reason?. f. d. GOODE.
Glendale, Cal, Jan. II, 1898.
The herald., 1898-01-13
ACKNOWLEDGED

The Herald desires to acknowledge the
receipt of several Contributions to BIZ
ology" from the Hopkins Seaside Labor
atory of Stanford university. These me-
moirs form part of a series designed to
illustrate investigations and explorations
in the biological laboratory of Stanford
university. and are a valuable contribu-
tion to the literature of science.
1t must be admitted, however, that
the several brochures are calculated to
dismay the lay reader whose explorations
into the field of science and language
have been limited. The first received
treats of the Scientific Names of Latin
and Greek Derivation" That is not sc
bad, but it proves to be only trap for
the unwary; for the very next number
is entitled IA Morphological Study of
Naias and Zannichellia." When the
mind has digested or attempted to d.
gest this bewildering title 1t is fed on
1.-THE Development of Glyphioceras and
the Phylogeny of the Glyphioceratidae. v
From this fascinating study 1t Is learned
that THE protoconch corresponds to
the primitive nautilian shell from which
the ommonoids descended, but the par
alelism is not exact, for the initial
chamber of the nautiloids is not calca-
reous, while acceleration of development
has pushed back to the embryo the cal
careous shell of the ammonoids." 1t Is
gratifying to be informed upon this
point; it is one upon which we had for
long time been doubtful.
Another pamphlet is entitled Geology
of the Paleozoic area of Arkansas south
of the Novaculite Region" but careful
study fails to show any connection be-
tween it and the size of the Democratic
majority in that state.
Seriously, these publications have an
important part in the record Of higher
education, part that may not be dis
pensed with if the world is to progress.
They are indispensable in their place.
The herald., 1898-01-13

reputation for incompetency as. a
statesman and as a manipulation for
himself and his friends at the cost of
the people. Mark Hanna may live to
serve out his term of office, but he never
again will receive through the voice of
the people any honors from the state
of Ohio. He and his chosen friends may
blaspheme the ruler of the universe by
chanting hymns, but they will provoke
his just wrath by praising him for the
work and assistance of the devil.
The Republicans and Democrats who
opposed Hanna deserve the praise OF
all fair-minded men. Though defeated,
they have done a noble work and set an
example which will bear good fruit and
one worthy to be followed by other
legislatures.
The herald., 1898-01-13
Scarcely Truthful, But Helpful

Sir Aubrey de We're. grandfather of the
poet, had a strong affection for the poor
Irish, and always helped them when In
trouble. A young man was tried for muir
der. having killed member of n rival fac
tion in a faction fight. The Judge, reluct-
ant to sentence him to death, on account
of his youth, turned to him and said: rs
there any one in court who could speak
as to your character" The youth looked
around the court and then said, sadly:
There is no man here. my lord. that |
know" At that Sir Aubrey entered the
courtroom and determined to help the pris-
oner. He called out, You are queer boy
that don't know a friend when you see
him.. The boy was quick-witted; he an
swered "Oh, then. 1t Is myself that Is
proud to see your honor here this day"
well. said the judge, ''Sir We're since you
know the boy. you will tell us what you
know of him. Il will. my lord said Sir
Aubrey "and what / can tell you is this,
that from the very first day that ever I saw
him to this minute l never knew anything
of him that was not good" The boy es-
capped being hanged.-San Francisco Wave
The herald., 1898-01-13
The Retort Courteous

Faith and the Irishman had the best
of it, One day recently a Jealous church
member was discussing the celebration of
Christmas by different nations and relig-
ions. There was an Irishman present. who
for some reason or other was disposed TO
annoy the speaker by remarks of a mirth-
full and sarcastic nature. But the conver-
sation went on. and finally the church
member began about the various pictur-
esQue features which had once been intro
duced In the Christmas celebrations of the
Catholics. He fastened his eyes on the
gentleman from Ireland and remarked:
Now I have heard that in sons of the
churches abroad they represent the flight
into Egypt and bring a donkey into the
church. Picture that, will you? Who ever
heard Of such an absurd idea? Why is II
we do nothing like that in my church;
Why DO we not bring donkey IMP
Faith" said the Irishman, 't's because
you may have them in there already"
The good man got enough then. and is
of the opinion now that some of these Irish
are loaded.-Louisville Times.
The herald., 1898-01-13
A BETTER UNDERSTANDING

A droll southern wit who engaged
in a newspaper controversy with Sena-
tor Chandler a few years ago ironically
remarked of the spectacular Yankee
statesman: 'I think of him every time
[ see him" So far as the general public
is concerned, that would be all too fire.
auent, for he manages to keep himself
in almost continuous evidence. In re-
cent dispatches he appears in the role of
mouthpiece for the president, crediting
him with being yet devoted to interna-
tional bimetallism and hopeful Of a ia
vorabe issue of the negotiations now
pending, and which have been "only
temporarily broken Off" Senator
Chambers latest utterances are based
upon an interview which he has just had
with the executive, and hence are fresh
from first hands. The sentiments at
tributed to Mr. Mckinley are in har-
mony with the brief hint thrown out by
Mr.. Wolcott in the senate last month
that negotiations were still pending be-
tween his commission and the British
ministry, but they hardly comport with
the later declaration of Mr.. Gage that
he and the president were in "substan-
tial accord on the financial question" :"
This claim was made by the secretary
but eight days ago, in an interview in the
New York Herald.
We should like very much to reconcile
the attitude of Mckinley, Gage, Wolcott
and Chandler, but must concede the diff
ficultes of the undertaking. The presi-
dent is an adaptable person, however,
and has thus far displayed an ability to
satisfy each of the others that he is
heart and soul with him. He probably
borrows some philosophy from Josh
Billings, who once declared: Gentle
men, thems my sentiments, but if they
don't suit, they can be changed"
But what exigency has arisen in ad-
ministration circles to force Chandler to
the fore as an apologist for the presi-
dent?
The herald., 1898-01-13
Hope for the Dyspeptic

IF stomach be not indispensable, may
not the time come when the scourse of dys-
pepsia shall be practically unknown? With
the abolition of dyspepsia the heresy hunt
er would find his occupation a thankless
one; the unfair critic would leave his
bludgeon and coo like C. dove; the police
man and the west end conductor would
cultivate a memory and the motorman
would stop at street crossings In wet
weather: the preacher would study ST.
John more than jeremiah; cab drivers
would consider the rights of pedestrians;
even poets would be tolerated as harm
less; the anarchist orator would have to
earn his living; the demagogue would be
out of q job.--BUston Advertiser.
The herald., 1898-01-13
The Danger Of Worrying

Some men have a most distressing habit
of carrying their business home with them
in the evening and lying awake at night
to think about it. This Is bad habit which
any one with any sort of control over him
self can break up. The conclusion of the
whole matter is that a man walketh in a
shadow and disquieteth himself In vain,
and the most unhappy man is the one who
thinks everything is wrong, and 1t is his
especial calling to set It right. Fretting
causes our food to remain undigested IL
whitens our locks and makes wrinkles and
impsrts the bicycle face.-Baltimore Sun.
The herald., 1898-01-13
Progressive ENTERPRISE

This is an era of special newspaper
editions, and the Los Angeles Herald
seems to be keeping we'll UP in the pro-
cess;on in that line. Each Sunday it puts
out a special edition describing at con-
siderable length the wonderful resources
of California, and especially Southern Cal
ifornia. Last Sundays paper being the
regular annual number. contained an ar
ticle on ostrich farming, which Is recently
becoming quite an industry In this section.
We congratulate The Herald upon Its
progressive enterprise Norwalk is given
a nice little write-up. giving something OF
the progress for one year. in which cut
of the Merchant block appears. Generally
in these wrte-ups Norwalk is left out.
but this time we are very nicely recog.
n,zed.-Norwalk Call.
The herald., 1898-01-13
Counterfeiter Caught

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 12.-The police
have arrested man whom they believe
to be responsible for circulating many
spurious Sc and $40 gold pices at the race
track. He gave his name as Gilbert
Kindall and is about 40 years Of age. In
the room where Kindall was arrested
was found complete counterfeiting
outfit, consisting of presses. batteries,
dies, molds. metal and acids. There were
ten finished $40 pieces and seven finished
S. pieces. There were also several
pieces partially finished
The herald., 1898-01-13
Origin of the Pension Evil

1t is the dependent law of 1890 that is
responsible for pension abuses. 1t raised
the average of yearly appropriations from
s63, 900 to s145OOO,0Oo. That is an increase
of $S2, 900 year, which is SIG, 900, 900 more
than the entire expenses of the federal
government that year that Mr.. Lincoln
was elected president Nothing can be
done in the way of pension reform that
will amount to anything until this law
is taken in hand. and that will never be
done with any degree of thoroughness.-
Pittsburg Post.
The herald., 1898-01-13
Something for the Cubans

If you have no secondhand summer
clothing or Goldfish to send to the suffering
Cubans, you may still do something. A
soiled red necktie, an umbrella slightly
damaged a batch of cooking club biscuits
a discarded toothbrush or last seasons
straw hat would be useful. Everybody can
aid in this great effort of American States
manship.- Indianapolis Sentinel.
The herald., 1898-01-13

psf! don't say word about the reduc-
tion of wages in New England. AS bril-
liant example of prosperity remember
Young Mr.. Letters recent deal In wheat.
That ought to be evidence enough Tor the
most obstinate. 'Rah for prosperity
Westminster Empire.
The herald., 1898-01-13
Epping Convicted

PORTLAND, Or, Jan. 1.-THE jtlry
in the United States District Court to-
day returned verdict of guilty in the
case against Julian e. Epping, who has
been on trial for conspiracy to rob the
Portland postoffice while chief of the
registry department. George Watson,
who was indicted jointly with Epping,
was acquitted.
The herald., 1898-01-13
MAY Be a Blessing After All

The fact that the Dingley law is not pro-
ducing enough revenue may prove to be
a blessing in disguise. The chances are
that rather than admit such a fact the
Republican congressman may conclude to
cut down the appropriations in such a way
as to make the revenue meet the expenses,
something that is certainly to be desired
Peoria Herald.
The herald., 1898-01-13

The New York Times estimates the
amount of American money invested In
Europe at this time at s6o.oO0,000. Cap
ital doesn't seem to be stopping over
with confidence in the ante-election
pledges of the dominant party.
The herald., 1898-01-13
Job for Professional Reformers

The best elocutionist in Arkansas has re-
formed and is now a good cook, and we see
no reason why the reform wave should not
continue until even the professional re-
formers" should resolve to take up some
useful work, say the casting Of the beam
out Of their own eyes.-LouisvIlle Post.
The herald., 1898-01-13

The fatal defect in the Ohio combine
was the want Of leader With states
manlike proportions. Such a factor,
with the added element Of personal mag
netism, could have had walk-over in
the senatorial contest.
The herald., 1898-01-13

The wonderful discovery of Prof..
Schenck, by which he claims to be able
to control the sex of the unborn babe,
is detailed in our dispatches this morn
ing. 1t is discovery of as much import
ance to the skirtless wilds Of Alaska as
to the effete commonwealth of Massa-
chusetts, embarrassed with prepond-
erance of females over males in its pop
ulation.
The herald., 1898-01-13

If Senator Perkins desires to endear
himself to a large body Of his constitu-
ents he will promptly amend his bill to
the end that each may receive copy Of
the federal blue book.
The herald., 1898-01-13

Frank Hengel. in his testimony IN the
Luetgert trial yesterday, proved a most
damaging witness for the defense. His
story, if unimpeached, will go long way
toward convincing the jury, If not
packed, that the sausage-maker mas
already been allowed to live too long.
The herald., 1898-01-13

In view of the active, impudent and
aggressive interference of the admins
tration in the purchase Of senatorship
in Ohio. let us hope we shall no more
hear a repetition of the fulsome lauda-
ton of President Mckinley as a great
moral teacher and object lesson. All
the people can't be humbugged all the
time
The herald., 1898-01-13
A German Victory

LONDON, Jan. 1.-THE correspon
dent of the Daily Mail at Cape Town
says that the German troops have de-
feated section of the rebellious Hotten-
tots at Demarland
The herald., 1898-01-13

Senatorships have been bought and
sold before, but never quite so openly
and fagrantly and shamelessly. Can
the greatest deliberative assembly In the
would afford not to take cognizance of
the methods employed by Marcus A.
Hanna to secure his election?
The herald., 1898-01-13

The time is not far distant when Han
mas own henchmen of today will detest
him for causing needless and hopeless
breach in the party.
The herald., 1898-01-13
THE PUBLIC PULSE

(Ths Herald under this heading prints
communications, but does not assume re-
sponsibilhy for the sentiments expressed
Correspondents are requested to cn!Qvts
brevtty - far a. is consistent Win tn"
proper e1preaSion OF their views0
The herald., 1898-01-13

The syndicate might save its individ-
ual members much annoyance and vexa-
ton Of spirit in the future by advertis-
ing for sealed proposals for the delivery
of controlling interests in state legisla-
lures in bulk and in original packages.
1t scarcely comports with the dignity of
such men as ]. Pierpont Morgan and
Marcus A. Hanna to appear personally
at the bargain counters. They should
have some regard for the proprieties.
The herald., 1898-01-13

Let me guarantee Chinas loan, and I
care not whose fleets maneuver in her
ports. ."-J. Bull.
The herald., 1898-01-13

The only rivals of the trusts that men
ace their supremacy just now are the
department stores.
The herald., 1898-01-13

Although successful, Hanna received
less than a majority vote of all the mem
bers elected to the Ohio legislature.
The herald., 1898-01-13

On the first of the year the New York
Commercial was enjoined by the su-
preme court of that state from using the
name "Commercial' or Commercial
The herald., 1898-01-13

The next move of the eastern depart
ment stores, presumably, will be to
launch into the troubled sea of journal
ism.
The herald., 1898-01-13

Mr.. Foraker has apparently "fallen
down n Galilee," but he may rise up
again in another land. Up to his account
will be carried the revolt against the
continued rule Of Hanna. and he Is
not the man patiently to endure the
taunts in reserve for him. Any specu-
lations regarding the future trend OF
political events in the Buckeye state
that do not take into account the For
aker factor will lack the element of re-
liability. He is not yet wholly shorn
A child may wreck train.
The herald., 1898-01-13

Ohio is again represented in the upper
house by one senator and Marcus A.
Hanna.
The herald., 1898-01-13

The administration should consider
the advisability Of recalling Hanna.
The herald., 1898-01-13

A deadlock having been averted, Han
mas salvage will be considerable.
The herald., 1898-01-13

Fitzsimmons has a great faculty TO
pairing his opponents and proponents.
The herald., 1898-01-13
crov;nc beautifully Less

There is danger that In short time the
4 will become an obsolete quantity in New
York's ..4O0. O0."-Washington Star
The herald., 1898-01-13

Bulletin" The order was received too
late for the substitution OF another
name, and the paper was issued with the
lop-sided title of THE New York ---.
The publisher might have profited by the
wit Of Bob Burdette, displayed thirty
years ago, under similar embarrassing
circumstances. Enjoined from using
the familiar name of the paper he had
just purchased, he instantly decided to
waive his rights in the premises apd
promptly brought out his paper under
the unique caption of 1.-THE Daily Even
ing Injunction" And the name was not
parted with until death.
The herald., 1898-01-13

Madame Boucicaut in grateful remem-
brance.
Cooperation is the weapon to use
against the department store trust.
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Sc ha rnodificado Ia. formula

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prieba por e}~aso tan geEeralizsdo que SO hacs
ella tcda la isa.
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tacloLes que de csta formula Sc han hecho., Gu
yas propiedades inferiores,'' debe exi girss
que en- cada caja &c leg !tima procede cia, este
Ia marco de fabrica, ens.a tapa superior sells
que dice: DIR N. REVERON, Medico Cirujano,
Ponce, ? Puerto -Rie9'' en- la Inferior su arrna
jita: Ponce, Agosto 80 de 1885,,
kVISlk s:endo objeto de frecuentes innits>
r. fes>seS clones las PILDORAS DEL DR.
REVERON hago presente, cue las legftinaa
son las preparadas exclusivamente en- La acrcdi-
tada. Farmacia de VALE y CANCIO, cue son
los depositarios de Ia yeraadera f6rrnua los
bre ca diehas plldoras.-DR. N. REVEROI7. l.,
) Ieposito en- las siguientes Farmacias: A.
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La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1898-06-25

NJ EINTE AMOS d, -xperiencis han de-
nlostrado las propiedades tonicas recons-
tituyentes de estas pildoras cursndo ra-
pltlanlo onte tolas las Intermediates ro.Gependen
del eI1ls,oreci imiento de Il, sangre por una ali
lnenta ion POGO nutritiVa, por hablt>r en- luga-
res hl1:es:cs NAL gen1llados POI enfer1reaa-
des antositres.
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rlta-!snos &c co.azon, dolores de cabeza, inape-
tel1ta, deb!ida3 dolores en las piernas hi
dionesfa, can>anclo. sotderas, Zuin!siGe,s de oi-
90, 5oareos i,tdez dc Ia piel> la cue restitu-
ven au color natural; netsorisnlo, Cores blancas,
graE4les l,rtije3as de sangre, falta de menstrual
el complete desarrollo de las j6venes en- la pu-
bertse;, 1ehildad general, convaiescencia de las
intermediates agudas 6 cron1cas con tai que es-
tas a!tesaciones morbosas sean sintomas de ina
cloeC-Gne,;ia simple de affection gene
raj Gle una lesioa org. nlca que reclamaran en-
tences otra medication.
En- vista &c los progresses de Ia terapeutica
de algunos inconvenientes que Sc notaban en-
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The San Francisco call., 1898-06-02
tbe Wur.

the coupon debts of. Spain, Cuba and the Philippines in pesetas, silver or notes. The: supply of gold is exhausted. . LONDON, June IA. special dis patch. from Madrid says: a decree has been published there authorizing the issue of an internal loan of 1000, ,0o0, 900 pesetas at 4 per cent.
 : WASHINGTON, June 1.-The state ment from Madrid, in what seemed to be an almost seni-ofIicial form, of the acuteness of the financial stringency there and the plain intimation that the Bank of Spain, and consequently Spain. was nearing the end of their resources, was regarded at the State Department as of more real significance than many of the stories of battles on land and sea that have been coming over the cables for the past few weeks. The effect of this notice may be to hasten the operations against Porto Rico, lest the prize slip from our grasp through a sudden and unexpected termination of the war.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-02

by Senor Emilio Castelar, the distfn- guished republican statesman, which recently appeared in the Petite Revue Internacionale, and which has been re- produced in several Spanish papers, which. are being prosecuted for their production, has caused a great sensa- tion. Senor Castelar, attacks the Queen Regent, representing her with being a foreigner and unpopular. and with interfering unjustly in political affairs. : He compares her present posi- ton with that of Queen Marie Antoin- cite on the eve of the French Revolu- tfon. .-. The matter came before the Senate to-day, the Duke de Roca demanding the prosecution of CasteIar, and other Senators expressing in violent terms their indignation at Senor Castelar's conduct.
 Senor Capedepon; the Minister of the Interior, announced that the matter had already been placed before the law officers.
 Marshal Martinez de Campos de- scribed Senor Castear's conduct as "idiotic," and called upon the Govern ment to act energetically, declaring that Parliamentary. immunity must not be allowed to generate into. impunity He said he feared the Chamber of Dep uties might refuse to authorize prose- eution.
 The Duke of Tetuan, Minister of For eign Affairs in the last Cabinet of the late Senor :Canovas del Castillo, and the President of the Senate, Senor Mon tero Rios, indorsed the utterances of Marshal Campos, while Senators gener- ally extolled the Queen Regent and pro- tested against the obnoxious article.