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The herald., 1898-07-14
STILL JOINED TO HER IDOLS

1t Is not little strange to learn, from
no less distinguished an authority than
Emilio CASTELAR,, that the Spanish people,
under the monarchy, enjoy all of the
rights which they may in reason de-
mand. and that it would be foolish to
dream of revolution. In an interview.
to be found in our news columns this
morning, he emphasizes this belief, and
adds that Spain will never be aught else
than monarchy"
The weakness Of the republican cause
in the peninsula must be at last realized
in this country, when its greatest leader
places no limitations upon the existence
of monarchican government, and declares
that, as in the case of France under the
second republic, more Of his countrymen
are supporters of the throne than be-
levers in government by the people.
CASTELAR, was the president of the first
and last republic in Spain-the fairest
broadest and most liberal exponent of
free government developed by the agi-
tation eliminating in the revolution of
1S69-and his failure firmly to esta blish
the principles commended for Is the best
evidence of the soundness Of his present
convictions. He does not speak in the
tones Of disappointed man. regfetfully
or deprecatingly. but rather impresses
one with the belief that he himself is
quite reconciled to monarchical govern
ment, satisfied that the press and the
people enjoy all Of the rights and liber-
ties to which they are entitled and which
they are capable Of appreciating. Nor
does he think there Will be an early suit
for peace upon the part of Spain. The
people, he declares, are heart and soul in
the war, and that so long as the chief
cities Of Cuba are still held by their gar
risons, they will have confidence in the
ultimate triumph Of the Spanish arms.
CASTELAR, throws strong light ON the
situation. and his disclosures may force
US to revise many Of our preconceived
opinions. based upon the inadequacy of
our irforma ton,
The herald., 1898-07-14
THE GAP TO BE CLOSED

One Of the most prosperous railway
Lines I'M the west extends from Grand
Junction, Col, to Ogden, Utah. At the
former place it is fed by two great sys-
TENS, the Denver and Rio Grande and
the Colorado Midland. At the latter place
1t connects with the Union Pacific, rami-
flying the country in all directions, east,
west, north and south 1t is a strong
competitor Of the latter road for east
bound freights, and constitutes the only
outlet for west-bound freights over the
two Colorado systems named. The Rio
Grande Western is one of the few roads
that successfully weathered the financial
storms of the 'sS period, keeping out Of
the hands of receiver, and earning fair
dividends. July quotations of its sold As
were 871k.
Without any sounding of tom-toms. the
road has, during the past six years, been
gradually extending southwark from the
main line into the heart of the resource
full section of Southern Utah, and we be-
lieve the southern termini at Maryvale
is less than a hundred miles from the
Arizona line. Tide water can be reached
at Los Angeles from that point over a
perfectly feasible route, and at a great
saving Of distance over any line now
touching this coast
The road Is owned by Its founders, who
have managed the enterprise since its
inception with degree of ability and
prudence highly esteemed in the railway
and financial world. General w. J.
Palmer, who conceived and carried for
ward another highly successful western
undertaking, the Denver and Rio Grandt
railway, with a trackage of 1000 miles
Is its president, and Colonel d. G, Dodge
an associate in that enterprise, 10 iii
general manager.
With. this bit of outline history, ths
reader will the more easily recognise thu
Significance OF the statement, telegraphet
to this journal yesterday. that the nj
|Grande Western y TO - extsndsd 70 III
The herald., 1898-07-14
RYAN, RAISE

William Alex. Ryan Of Los Angeles, Z
commissioner Of the Building and Loan az.
ISOLATION, Is IN this city at the present time.
He never comes here without giving birth
to something which Is worthy OF chroni-
cling. As man of daring enterprise ana
of thorough gameness he has few superiors.
On Sunday night Mr.. Ryan and Tom Nc
earthly, the insurance adjuster, were sit
ting in the Palace grill room smoking their
post-prandial cigars and waiting for an
after-diner drink, when DR.. Drucker saun-
tered in. Introductions followed and the
school director took a seat at the table. He
asked the gentlemen to nominate their
poison and put dollar on the table to
settle once and for all possible clubbing
concerning the privilege Of paying for tho
first round of drinks. Mr.. Ryan then re-
peated the actions Of the doctor, and he also
placed a dollar upon the table, saying,
Doctor, this is on me-"
"Oh, no." replied the school director, and
out came a twenty from his pocket with
which he covered his silver dollar. With
out any hesitation or manifest surprise Mr..
Ryan accepted the cue and did likewise.
It was now Drucker's turn to respond to
the ante and he did not fail. Another
twenty was added to the pile. and almost
simultaneously the stack belonging to Mr..
Ryan received an additional story. Up the
buildings rose until each man had exposed
on the table a gold and silver stack Of so.
It had been a silent game OF II see you" up
to this point, but now DR.. Drucker began to
scratch his head This was productive Of
a waverlng apology which evoluted. IT have
SO and IS piece left and that is all, but
don't suppose you have any objection, Mr..
Ryan, to my drawing a check"
With calm elaboration and most sauvs
maner the gentleman from the south said,
1T you do, doctor, II will cash IT,"
Mr.. Ryan paid for the drinks.-San Fran
cisco Call.
The herald., 1898-07-14

blockade would add Immeasurably to the
dimcuity Of preventing European inter-
vention. The indefinite combinations Of
the war would arouse feeling Of indig-
nation throughout the union. 1t would
create dissatisfaction In the army and
navy, provoke disgust in commercial cir
cles, and add unnecessarily to the finan-
cial burdens OF the people generally. We
do not believe any such absurd step will
be taken. We hope to be helped to
nat denial Of It before the sun again
sets. A great many foolish suggestions
have come from Warrington during the
past sixty days. but nothing to parallel
this.
The herald., 1898-07-14
THE LITTLE ENCYCLOPEDIA

The present system Of musical notation
was invented in the eleventh century.
Steel billiard balls and aluminium wall
paper are the latest evolutions in trade
More than 5000 varieties of postcards have
been issued in the world within the last
thirty-five years.
Accommodation for bicycles has been add
ed to. the ATTRACTIONS Of the theater at
NAmur In Belgium.
Prisoners when arrested in Morocco are
required to pay the policeman for his trou-
BILE in taking them to Jail.
Japanese auctions are conducted In ST.
lence. Each bidder writes name and bid
on slip Of paper. which he places in a
box.
simla, India, is built on the side Of steep
hfll, and the roof OF one house Ia often on
level with the foundation OF one in the
next tier.
A substitute for honey has bssu intro
ducsd IN Germany under the name Of sugar
honey, and consists Of sugar. water, min
ute amounts Of mineral substanoes and
frsd acid.
The herald., 1898-07-14
AN INCREDIBLE REPORT

Under Washington date we are this
morning advised that the president and
his ministers have actually been consid-
ering plan for the withdrawal of all
our troops from Cuba, after the fall of
Santiago, and the suspension of HOSTILE
ties on the island until October. The
only reason given for this extraordinary
movement is the reported prevalence Of
yellow fever, and the fear that It may
assume alarming proportions.
The best information obtainable,
vouched for by the surgeon-ge Of
the army. is that but fourteen cases of
yellow fever have thus far been devel-
oped among our troops, now numbering
10000 men, and these have been so COM
pietely isolated as, perfectly to safeguard
the main body of the troops
1t was we'll understood, at the breaking
out of the war, that our troops would
be In greater danger from, the yellow
fever scourge than from Spanish bullets,
and 1t was supposed that the menace
had been fully discounted. 1t was not
permitted to interfere with the plans for
the speedy invasion of Cuba A bill was
passed by congress providing for the en-
munes. Doctors and nurses, experienced
In the treatment Of the disease, were as
sembled in large numbers and sent to the
front. They are with the army at San
fiaeo and apnarent1v perforr,;p0 With
The herald., 1898-07-14
RATE WARS OF THE FUTURE

Three potent factors menace the future
welfare Of all the systems Of transcont1-
mental railways In this country. The Ca
madam lines, unhampered by restrictive
domestic laws, and Of course not subject
to the provisions of our interstate COM
merce act. are steadily growing in ag-
gressiveness, and even with the long and
short haul clause suspended, enjoy
many advantages over our own
roads. Thu dominion lines may, for
instance. change their schedules as
frequently and as radically as they
see fit, without consulting anybody,
whereas no tariff in effect upon the
roads Of the United States can be modi-
fled in the slightest particular, by way of
a reduction or increase, without ten days
notice having been given to the interstate
commerce commission. The demoralizing
effect Of this restriction can easily be sur
missed. The Canadian Pacific makes a
deep cut today, and before dts rates can
be met by our lines the bulk Of the traffic
in some particular commodity has been
hopelessly diverted.
In another direction the cheapness of
water communication Is forcing down
rates on through business, and whereas
the interstate commerce law does not op-
crate in such cases, the railroads are
scarcely able to hold their own against
the uneven competition. The Panama
line, only the other day, made q reduc-
tion Of nearly so per cent on a few COM
modities, including canned goods and
wine. The Southern Pacific promptly
met the cut. But will 1t be able to meet
further reductions by the Panama line
upon imperishable commodities that may
as we'll go to market by water as by raj?
Again, the revolution that Is in prog
ress In the carrying trade Of the country,
In its gradual transfer from the lati-
tudinal to the longitudinal railways,
seeking an outlet at gulf ports rather
than at the Atlantic seaboard. IL already
beginning to be felt by the transconti-
mental lines, and must In time result in
struggles for traffic that will be demon
alizing to profits. The fight which was
last year inaugurated by the railroads
against the steamships plying between
New Orleans and Galveston and New
York and Baltimore was but a fore
runner Of what Is to come, as the facili-
ties for handling traffic at the southern
ports are increased and improved.
1t is not altogether safe, to assume
that what is bad for the railroads Is good
for the people. Decentralization of bust
ness Is an inseparable incident of rate
wars. The inability of the transporta-
ton companies to make a profit on
through business works a great hard
ship upon people living. and trying to
do business at nom competitive points.
for the losses on the long haul are usually
sought to be made up by increased rates
on the short haul And the passing of
dividends by railroads constitutes a poor
advertisement Of the resources of the sec
tons traversed, the presumption being
that II railroads are not prosperous all
other industries must languish.
The herald., 1898-07-14
Siren Barbaritv

In early lays. when clocks wers rare ana
watches were rarer, steam whistles served
= purpose. In these days, when the poor.
sst man has q watch and clocks are svsry.
where, when the noon hour, as in this
city, is struck on the fire bells, steam whis.
ties are simply a barbarity. They arc q
nuisance to the well and an infliction to
the sick.-Indianapolis News.
The herald., 1898-07-14
Our Neighbors
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Celebrate Sure

The people Of Santa Ana and it's board
OF trustees are to be congratulated on the
successful issue of the question of sewers
for this city. The bonds are sold. This
event marks distinct step In the progress
and development of the city. Let us there
fore show our appreciation of the benefits
that will be ours, by joining in a celebra-
ton Of this welcome event.-Santa Ana
Blade.
The herald., 1898-07-14
REFLECTED GLORY

She used to smile upon me.
But she doesn't any more:
She holds her head much higher
Than she ever did before;
She regards me as being
OF lower sphere, today,
For her cousin fought with Dewey
When he took Manila bay.
She used to sit and listen
To the thrilling tales I told;
She used to look upon me
As among the brave and boid3
But I've ceased to interest her,
She looks down on me today,
For her cousin was with Dewey
When he took Manila bay.
Oh, wish her valiant cousin
Were in Van Diemen's Land,
And that had been with Dewey
To pitch In and take hand!
And her manners cold and distant,
And her glances seem to say:
You were not out there with Dewey
When he took Manila bay!'
Cleveland Leader.
The herald., 1898-07-14

Late arrivals from the Copper river
country pronounce it a fraud. That is
the judgment Of all unsuccessful pros
pectors regarding every country that re-
fuses to return something for nothing.
The Comstock, the Occur d'Alene, Dead
wood, Leadville and Cripple Creek have
all been denounced as frauds. but each
continues to contribute materially to the
Copper river may disappoint expecta-
tions, but It is not necessarily fraud
because few pioneers have been forced
to return empty-handed to civilization.
The herald., 1898-07-14
Compensation

Jacks Mother,I knew you could GET
along without girl all right. and it's much
more economical. Now you've tried It,
don't you like it7
Jacks Wife (dubiously)-Well. like sverys
thing else, 1t has Its pleasures and pains,
I had a row with the iceman, but then the
policeman on the beat kissed ms.-Lifs.
The herald., 1898-07-14

Not little confusion exists in the pub
lie mind regarding the intent of certain
sections Of the war revenue law, provid-
ing tax upon legal documents, in the
shape Of revenue stamp, and especially
with reference to the penalties attached
to failure to comply fully with the pro-
visions Of the act. The first essential
is correct understanding of the new
requirement A we'll considered article
on the Investor page Of The Herald this
morning aims to point out some things
reconcile in the law itself.
The herald., 1898-07-14
Broad Beans

Peoples Temple, Columbus avenue an2
Berkeley street-Another glorious day. The
pastor, Rev. James Boyd Brady, Ph.D.,
DID, will preach at 1880 a. m. on Reasons
for Resting in the Loving Arms of God,'
and at 1880 p. m. on ITO HI with Spain"
All the swearers in Boston are specially
invited.-Boston Sunday paper.
The herald., 1898-07-14
Fearful Eject

The editor Of the Anaheim P1aindsaler
heads his editorial column this week with:
Friend Thomas has our thanks for an
invoice Of splendid peaches"
Having evidently eaten the peaches the
effect is noted down the column in these
words:
"stick to the Philippines, the Ladrones
and the Carolinas, build 4 cable by Hawaii
to our eastern possessions and whoop up the
Nicaragua canal. for the day Of Jubilee am
a-comin'."
Now we are wondering what the effect
would have been II Friend Thomas had
brought In two lots of peaches or Neigh
Dor Jones had brought in few turnips or
little alfalfa hay?-Pasadena News.
The herald., 1898-07-14
Garbage Generals

Now the belligerent forces in the gar
bage war threaten to break out in ac-
tive hostilities again. The charge is made
that General Gilcher " not properly carry
Ing out his contract to bury the garbage,
and Gen. Eberhart 10 about ready to begin
siege with long range guns. Pacifcos
will take to the woods (Cuyamaca woods)
and the board Of health should begin cam
paign Of interference on behalf Of human
ity. with possible acquisition Of territory
for q dump. % an inaident.-san Diego
Sun.
The herald., 1898-07-14
q, o. p, Practice

There are two or three little matters that
are appearing on the top Of the political
pot that do not look well. One Is the evil
dent intention on the part of few deter
mined-to-be candidates to capture the NOM
nations. even II they have to pack the Re-
publican convention. This has been done
before. they argue, why can't 1t be done
again?|Santa Barbara News.
The herald., 1898-07-14
WHY THE SEVENTH Is BOTTLED

The Seventh California was among the
first regiments in the United States to
place itself at the disposal Of the govern
ment after the declaration Of war with
Spain. It was ordered into camp ct San
Francisco and has been kept there since
the first week in May.
Three expeditions have been dispatched
from San Francisco, ana with them have
gone numerous regiments that reported
for duty long after the Seventh. Now
that a fourth expedition Is to be started
there seems q serious question whether
the Southern California regiment is to
be included In that II this be SO there
must be some reason for It. A month
ago, when this question was raised, 1t
was whispered around that the Seventh
was lacking in drill and discipMne-that
some Of the officers were not quite up
to the mark-that, in fact, the regiment
was not in proper shape to go to the
front. If this was true, then radical
change should have been made to bring
the men up to the required efficiency.
But no change has been made. The
whole story, therefore, falls to the ground.
As additional testimony, and as also
serving to place. the responsibility where
it belongs, the following interview with
Major General E. s. Otis, published in
the San Francisco Examiner on, the 18th
inst, is reproduced:
The Seventh California Is fine regi-
ment, said Gen. Otis. do not think
there is any doubt that it will go to the
Philippines, unless the war department
sends orders not to send any more troops
across the Pacific
In my judgment, the California troops
are very efficient. The spirit and intelli-
gence Of the volunteer troops from all OF
the different states which have been
sent out here, are praiseworthy to the
highest degree. But you must remem-
Der that orders from Washington, to-
gether with the capacity of the vessels
of the several expeditions, determine
what troops shall take precedence over
others in going to the Philippines.
This Is well enough in a way, but It
cannot be made standing excuse with
out becoming transparent.
If, tha Seventh Is not sent away on
Tue AOuEtA tApcOltIOH we may as well
recognize the fact. and make no bones
about it. that IL is held back to crafty
the personal pique Of Secretary of War
Alger. II 50 1t is the most petty, the
most contemplate, exhibition Of personal
malice ever attempted by cabinet officer
and permitted by an administration. 1t
Is a measly bit Of spite aimed at the
people Of Southern California because
they have criticised Alger for his truck
ling subserviency to Huntington in the
San Pedro harbor matter. II such is
the low-down malice that the, patriotic
people Of Southern California have to
contend with we may as we'll know It
and lose no time in resenting 1t. A Wig
orous protest should be sent to the presi-
dent, coupled with a request for the re-
moval Of the secretary who Is guilty of
such contemplate outrage. If that fails
to accomplish the desired result, then let
the Republican administration and the
Republican party struggle with the bur-
den Of odium thereby entailed.
The herald., 1898-07-14
An Alternative

The time is fast approaching when the
"code Of ethics fellows will either have
to advertise or retire from business. The
anonymous circular is rather mean
way to start but 1t may possibly lead to
much needed broadening and practical
methods in the future.-San Bernardins
Times-Index.
The herald., 1898-07-14
ON DELICATE GROUND

The. Subig bay incident, detailed in our
news columns this morning, shows how
delicate are the relations existing be-
tween this country and Germany, and
how easily the two countries may be
placed in q, hostile attitude in the far
east. The commander Of German gum
boat, having warned the insurgents that
they mum not stack The spanish garri-
The herald., 1898-07-14
Militarism a Foe to Progress

The deadliest foe Of peace and progress
and enlightenment and all that clusters
about modern achievement in science and
the arts for the welfare and comfort and
happiness Of men. is the nation which
would make commerce depend upon armed
conquest and new markets the acquisition
of shot and shell instead of supremacy in
inventive genius and industrial Skill
Springfield Mass, Republican.
The herald., 1898-07-14

The Express thinks that Southern Cali
fornia should make its power and influ-
ence felt at Washington in such way
that the administration would order work
commenced on San Pedro harbor. The
most effective way Of making our infiu-
ence felt would be for the Republican
leaders and voters and papers to declare
that no steps will be taken to send a
Republican congressman to Washington
until the Republican administration
treats this people decently.
The herald., 1898-07-14

A San Diego carpenter, preferring In
slant death to slow starvation, blew out
his own brains. 1t is almost Uncomfortable
that such a thing could happen in land
SO bounhfully blessed with means Of
subsistence.
The herald., 1898-07-14

The DUTY Of registering should be ne
elected by no one who prizes the privi-
lege OF voting. The Great Register closes
on the 9Th Of August and only those
whose names appear upon It will be al
lowed to vote at the November election.
It will take but few moments to reg
lister now. Later In the season It Is ac-
complished with difficulty. since 10 many
delay the duty.
The herald., 1898-07-14
Pops. BeWarel

A Sacramento man ate some sauer kraut
the other day. and two hours afterward he
died. What is strange about this is that
man who can drink Sacramento water
and live should be unable to go sauer kraut.
Fresno Republican.
The herald., 1898-07-14

Illinois Democrats have pronounced
against the doctrine Of imperialism, and
stand pat upon the policy Of peaceful
and protected isolation, which has safely
carried US through the first century of
our national life.
The herald., 1898-07-14
An Accident

While the Signal well knows that belief
In the free and unlimited coinage Of silver
at sixteen to one without the consent of any
other nation does not make fools Of all
men, 1t Is quite certain that 1t has made a
fool Of one man in Stockton.-ventura Sig
nal.
The herald., 1898-07-14

The supreme court off the Independent
Order of Foresters, a fraternal order
ramifying the entire English-speaking
world, is to be invited toi hold its next
annual session in Los Angeles There
Is no better way to bring the beauties
and advantages of our city to the atten-
ton OF people elsewhere than by tender
ing its hospitality to them in their or
gained capacity. The fame Of Los An
geles as convention city will soon spread
to. all sections Of the country.
The herald., 1898-07-14

The Seventh California might be sent
to Washington, charged with the mission
Of recovering from the attorney generals
office the papers in the San Pedro case.
They will probably remain until taken by
an armed force
The herald., 1898-07-14
Candidates' Klondike

The candidate who thinks he can make
friends by threats by intimidation will find
out his mistake after the cold frosts of de-
feat have nipped him.-San Bernardino
Times-Index.
The herald., 1898-07-14
Familiar Sounds

Mrs. Youngwife-oh, George! The baby
is learning to talk!
Happy Father-What did he say?
Mrs. Youngwife-Darling! He can say
quite plainly. "Extra! and Remember
the Maine!' Isn't It lovely. George.-Puck.
The herald., 1898-07-14

The attorney-general. probably as a
war measure, has pigeon holed the papers
In the San Pedro case. In contingency
like this the California senator's prom
ised to appeal again to the president.
But they. have both quilted the capital,
and Alger Is king.
The herald., 1898-07-14

Watson's squadron will depart for
Spain the last Of this week, the first of
next week, the middle of the week fol-
lowing. or sometime-unless the strategy
board shall change It's plans.