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The herald., 1898-07-13
The Mule AZ a Belligerent

A retired veteran journalist Of this city
DAVIS from his unfailng stock Of anecdotes
and "reminiscences the following timely
story Of an incident of the war with the
south:
"In the battle Of sevilla, near Santiago.
a mule, carrying one Of the howitzer guns.
became obstreperous and unruly, and HE'D
himself to the rear, Notwithstanding ths
efforts Of the soldiers. In the war Of the
rebellion General Fremont, In his Missouri
campaign, used mules to carry battery Of
eight PARROT guns. In a sharp conflict
with the enemy one day he ordered one Of
his German staff officers to ride up to the
cavalry and urge the mule batteries ON.
The staff OFFICER rode up suddenly and ex-
claimed in an excited tone, 'Pring up de
shackasses, pring up de shackasses, for
Gods sake, hurry up the shackasses imme.
diately!' And in the exigency the shack
asses with the howitzers were soon ON
hand. The valuable but sometimes much
abused animals squared themselves for the
shock and terrific volley was poured into
the Confederate regiment advancing, and
the effects of the 'shackass' battery were
noted the next day when over 200 dead ana
wounded were found in the ravine."-~
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The herald., 1898-07-13
GETTING TOGETHER

The Democratic state central commit
tee, which met in San Francisco yester-
day, selected committee Of nine to ar
range with the Peoples party plan for
fusion ticket. The prevailing senti-
ment in the committee was that the Popu-
lists should confine their nominations to
the offices which it may be agreed they
shall fill, and leave vacant on the ticket
the places to be filled by the Democrats
and Silver Republicans. 1t was held that
the selection Of their own candidates
should be left to the Democratic conven-
ton, which Is good enough logic, and will
be entirely satisfactory to the masses of
the party throughout the state, providing
the Sacramento convention shall see it In
that light, and shall leave the first place
on the ticket vacant. Democrats don't
care who is nominated for governor, so
it be Mcguire, and The Herald, together
with Southern California Democrats gen.
erallyA is, disposed, to, trust the forthcom-
ing state convention of the party to do
the right thing at the right time.
We realize that this is time for mu-
tual concessions, in the interest of unity
and harmony and a substantial triumph,
and If this sentiment shall animate the
coalition forces at Sacramento today,
there will be no trouble about getting to-
gether upon a common ticket and con-
vincing platform.
The state central committee didnot de-
eide upon time or place for the nominat
ing convention, butt majority Of the
members favored an early August meet
ing.
The herald., 1898-07-13
WAR WITTICISMS

Naturally tho Yale beat the Harvard into
Baiquiri. There wa sno Cornell in the race;
Chicago Record.
How those little mosquito boats Of ours
bitei And how they delight to bite!-Hart.
ford Courant.
This war;" said the theatrical man.
has knocked the interest from every.
thing" II don't find It to be the case"
said the awnbroker.-CincinnatiE Enquirer.
Doing much now?" said one operator In
the general literary field to another. Eyes,
I am very busy. I am turning out anec-
dotes Of Admiral Deweys early life
Harper's Bazaar.
Uncle Toby-Now the way would run
this war Privileged Character-Wou1d
be to run away from It, eh, nc?-Boston
Courier.
Starboard Bill-This report Of the naval
tight says that the engagement became
general. Landlubber Jack-A good deal
like summer girls Observation-Disclosures.
The herald., 1898-07-13

|creditors With view to putting them In
the position Of preferred creditors: where
he has given preference through legal
proceedings. and where he has. made a
voluntary assignment. 1t Is especially
provided that debtor may not be forced
into insolvency so long as he can show
that his property at fair valuation is
sufficient on realization to pay his debts
honest debtors. who, in times of general
financial distress, may be unable to dis
pose of their property without ruinous
loss, and their creditors.
The herald., 1898-07-13
THE NEW BANKRUPTCY ACT

The fact that at two different periods
congress has passed, bankruptcy bills, and
that, after a more or less patient effort
to make them acceptable, they were re-
pealed under pressure, does not prove
the undesirability Of law that shall be
uniform in its operations throughout the
country, and so just and equitable as to
render state legislation unnecessary. In
dividuals and newspapers have, with
more or less of vigor, been ag1tating the
subject for the past ten years, and in 1896
a national convention was held to advance
the movement. Greatly to the surprise,
even Of the friends and promoters of the
bill that had been pending for some time
congress passed the measure in the clos
ing hours Of the session. and the president
approving of it, without delay it at
once became law. and is now in force.
The chief difficulty In the way Of ar
agreement upon. a law Of such obvious
utility has been sectional, the creditor
class in the east demanding privileges
under it which, while correct enough in
principle, were Objectionable to the
debtor class of the west on account of the
abuses to which it and they might be SUBJ
jected. Fast and loose methods are likely
to result in hardships, where local con-
ditions are not thoroughly understood,
and it sometimes happened, under the old
laws, that honest merchants, while per-
fectly solvent, were ruined by the incon-
siderate and unreasonable opportunities
of distant creditors demanding the pound
Of flesh. Hence the pressure upon con-
gress to repeal the obnoxious laws and
the dependence which has since been had
upon state legislatures for the legislation
which from time to time has seemed to be
needed.
To what extent the Fifty-third congress
has succeeded in avoiding the objection
able features of the old laws remains to
be seen. That can only be determined
after the new act has been subjected to
the test of experience. 1t was estimated
by Senator Hoar, chairman of the judi
ciary committee, that not less than 200, 900
people throughout. the country. will at
once take advantage of the law to secure
release from their burden of debt, and it
is likely we shall soon have definite
knowledge of its practical workings. The
act. is too lengthy to admit of exhaustive
review here, and brief outline Of its
salient features will have to suffice. The
Ia W rot ins the in vol mia nroviaion with
certain limitations. Proceedings may be
commenced on the written admission of
the debtor that he is insolvent; on proof
that debtor has transferred his property
with intent to defraud; where the debtor
has transferred his property to certain
The herald., 1898-07-13
"Connubiating"

There was Prohibition convention In
Los Angeles last week, and one of the local
papers, in reporting It, makes the snis-
matte statement that the delegates "occu-
pied the entire day in connubiating." Now,
there are several things which the verb
ito connubiate" might mean. but we are at
an utter loss to know what 1t does mean
and the dictionaries give no assistance In
solving the mystery. From the remainder
Of the Los Angeles papers narrative 1t
appears that the morning session OF the
convention in question was taken up with
the appointment Of committees on resolu-
tions and finance, and the afternoon with
the nomination Of candidates for county
Offices. As that accounts for most of 1.-THE
entire day" it ought to throw light on the
strange word, but somehow. 1t doesn't seem
to do SON. Y. Times.
The herald., 1898-07-13
RED CROSS FAUST

There Is a germ of truth in things err
roneous, says Savant Spencer. A truism,
no doubt, yet 1t puzzles many Of us to find
the nimble germ of truth in the devil 1t
has been left for the Red Cross society of
Los Angeles to discover the. good that is
in Mephistopheles. That humane and really
charitable society has arranged to utilize
Gounod's Faust" next Saturday for the
benefit of the Seventh regiment, now or
dered to the front. 1t rests with the La
dies of Los Angeles to advertise that
there Is no more loyal and patriotic city
than ours in these states. Never mind
whether you care for Faust" or have
heard it performed score of times before,
only remember this special performance
is for the benefit of the gallant boys of
the Seventh regiment. Besides there
are to be patriotic ballet and patriotic
songs. The Los Angeles theater should
be mass of beauty and fashion next Sat-
urday night-a gala night, never to be
forgotten by theater goers. And Whole
he ever so prejudiced-is not patron of
the show and of Goethe's immortal crea-
tion on such an occasion?
The herald., 1898-07-13
Admiral Cervera d Of Royal Blood

Pascual de Cervera y Torpete Condo dc
Jerez, Marquis de Santa Ana, the captured
Spanish admiral, is a nephew Of Admiral
Torpete, one of SPANS naval heroes, and
boasts Of royal blood. He is about 6 years
old. His first campaign was the Spanish
expedition to Morocco in 1859, where he won
promotion. He was sent to Cochin China
in 1862, and in 1868 went to Peru as captain
of a warship. Two years later he was
called to Cuba to take charge of the block.
ade, but later went to Spain and became
secretary Of the navy. When he retired he
was placed in command Of the Pelayos
spain's only flrst class battleship. He wae
made an admiral ten years ago.
1t has been said that while Cervera y =,
man Of ability and experience his rank =
due moro to family inhue"n> shan TO msriA
New York Herald
The herald., 1898-07-13

The new French minister to London
has notified the Spanish ambassador to
Paris that IF the Madrid government will
permit it," France is ready to tender its
good offices at Washington In opening ne
gotiations for peace. 1t does not seem to
occur to M. del Casse that the consent Of
another rather potential factor is also es-
sentIal
The herald., 1898-07-13
A Moneved Firm

Thd Arm of Cash & Penny painters and
paper hangers in stratford. Is dissolved by
the retirement of Mr.. Cash. The amount
of the commodity which Mr.. Cash has
taken with him IL not stated. though we
have it on excellent authority that toler-
ably pretty penny remains.-Toronto None
tary Times.
The herald., 1898-07-13

California isn't clamoring for terrific
rial expansion. although no state in the
Union stands to gain so much materially
by the adoption of an imperial policy.
1t is not likely to have the casting vote,
and If the contrary were the case. it
would not be influenced by the promised
benefits. If 1t be the will of the American
people. Californians will say amen, and
then they will endeavor not to be left in
the shuttle
The herald., 1898-07-13

The gold output Of California this year
promises to be materially curtailed by the
enforced suspension Of operations In the
placer fields, due to shortage Of water.
This untoward incident will prevent the
state from again taking the position it
last year lost to Colorado, as the largest
producer Of gold in the Union.
The herald., 1898-07-13
Bread and Beer

WattszI venture the assertion that an in
crease In the price Of bread will cause less
commotion than an increase in the price Of
beer.
Potts-Why not? II bread goes up you
can make the children eat less Of it.-1ndi-
anApoIis journal
The herald., 1898-07-13

Porto Rican ports are not blockaded,
and yet reports of restitution come from
all sections of the island. Flour sells at
$40 a. barrel to people who have the price,
but they are not numerous, and fish at
80 cents pound. The causes leading
up to this condition of affairs are left to
conjecture. A land SO fertile should be
able to sustain relatively meager popu-
lation. War has not ravaged the land.
Its able bodied men have not been con-
scripted. Aren't the people themselves
primarily to blame?
The herald., 1898-07-13
pIscoRD IN THE RANKS

~ 1ealousies that have sprung up, in
both the military and naval branch Of the
aexvice, begin thus already to cloud the
ti16ter Of martial achievements and me-
'2iace the efficiency Of our arms
m y not conceivable, that men high in
111aend will be swerved from the
~ peth Of duty by feelings Of per-
The herald., 1898-07-13

1t Is notable circumstance that within
eighty days from the declaration Of war
against a nation whose sea power was
supposed to be at least equal to our own,
an order should issue for the removal
of all submarine. mines in the harbors of
the United States, all danger from the
enemy's ships having passed.
The herald., 1898-07-13

In penetrating article from the pen Of
Hon. Abbot Kinney elsewhere on this
page, some interesting disclosures are
made regarding the effect of the annexa-
ton of Hawaii upon the shipping and
collateral interests of California. If these
considerations were so much as thought
Of by the promoters Of the scheme, they
were not developed by the debate in con-
gress. We believe they are now first
brought to the attention of the public, for
whom they must have more than pass
ing concern. The writer also, In the
same connection, INDUCES in some war
ranted structures, upon our local naviga-
ton laws, which provide tax that yields
no revenue, while driving legitimate trade
to the Sound country.
The herald., 1898-07-13

Fusion Is what the Democrats, the Pop
ulists and the Silver Republicans demand.
1t will make no difference. whatever the
desire of "the bosses" may be.
The herald., 1898-07-13

The Examiner notes the desire of the
Santa Fe for connection with the Valley
road, but gives. no assurance that 1t Is
going to have 1t soon.
The herald., 1898-07-13

We trust our garrison at the Ladrones
will not be overlooked by the quartermas-
ter's department. He may need a change
Of linen before the summer is over.
The herald., 1898-07-13

The order. to remove the submarine
mines from all American harbors Is
scarcely respectful to our friends the
enemy.
The herald., 1898-07-13

1t Is amusing to read Thomas v. Gators
denunciation Of fusion platform. as a
bastard AFFAIR."" Gators record in the
legitimate is yet to be discovered.
The herald., 1898-07-13

The Water company yesterday submit
ted proposition to lease the Crystal
Springs property to the city for a term OF
three years for the sum of 100000. This
figure is regarded by the city's represen-
tatives to be "away up in the pictures"
and, Of course, cuts off all idea of leasing
the springs. The city engineer and con-
sulting engineers now have under con-
sideration the proposition as to whether
the city can dispense with the Crystal
springs and still furnish an adequate sup
ply. Their decision will be awaited with
much interest.
The herald., 1898-07-13

BY request, Senior du Bose and Lieuten-
ant Carranza will quit Canada today. A
country that observes the Fourth Of July
can no longer tolerate such combination.
The herald., 1898-07-13

There is a good deal of peace talk
everywhere except where alone peace car
be made.
The herald., 1898-07-13

Hon. Charles A. Towne, chairman of
the executive committee of the national
Silver Republican party, has honored Cal
ffornia and the fourth estate of the
Pacific coast by selecting for its secre-
tary Mr.. H. A. McCraney of Sacramento,
who has resigned the position of deputy
he may henceforth give undivided atten-
ton to the duties of the new post. 1t is
an excellent selection for two reasons
his heart is in the work, and his equip
ment for its requirements is complete.
His large acquaintance with the news
paper fraternity throughout the Union
will insure him pleasant reception te
the field Of national politics.
The herald., 1898-07-13

The queen regent Is experiencing some
difficulty In forming new ministry, and
may have to resort to CONSUMPTION.
The herald., 1898-07-13

The Sagasta ministry has stepped down,
taking along with 1t all of its bold resolu-
tions to fight to the last ditch.
The herald., 1898-07-13
Mercenarv

He-Do you believe in marrying for
money?
Shell don't know; but believe in d.
vorcing for alimony.-Boston Transcript.
The herald., 1898-07-13

Taxpayers are likely to agree with
Chairman Davis that IT. is not just the
thing to pay out good money to expert
penmen for writing upon the diplomas of
graduates when. we have, writing teach
ers on the salary roll 1t would at least
be wiser to ddsburse the funds 50 en-
ployed among the instructors in penman-
The herald., 1898-07-13

Before we again fight Spain we shall
need some fast vessels. Our navy, was
moth constructed upon. the' theory that 1t
would have to chase the enemy or run
from 1t.
The herald., 1898-07-13

Berlin newspapers file protest against
the absorption of Samoa by the United
States. They SEEM to think we want the
earth, and are more than half right In
their conjecture.
The herald., 1898-07-13

unless our garrison there has deserted his
post.
The herald., 1898-07-13
E6ecta

1T makes people nervous to have money"
remarked the observer OF men and things
mot to have 1t is ant to make them nervy."
Detroit journal.
The herald., 1898-07-13

1t Is not easy for Spain and the United
States to get together in war or peace
The enemy can't stand, and won't run.
The herald., 1898-07-13

Our more or less esteemed evening con-
temporary has discovered that the annex
alton Of Hawaii will ruin 1.-The young but
promising beet sugar industry of CalMor-
MA" Like most Of the wit of our e. c.,
it comes after the fact.
The herald., 1898-07-13

Camara has weakness for canals.
Perhaps he is a graduate of the tow-path.
The herald., 1898-07-13

ship in the way Of premiums for excel
lence in the art. as exemplifed by the
work on the diplomas.
The herald., 1898-07-13

The next power to subdue, after Spain
will be Aguinaldo.
The herald., 1898-07-13

The Express declares it is mot opposing
the candidacy Of Henry Gage because 1t
enjoys doing so,' but because "the. well
fare of this section Of the state positively
demands such a course Quoth the
Irish policeman: Its not that hate you
that bate you-it's the authority have"
The herald., 1898-07-13
4 CHORUS FROM THE CAMP

Let it be not also war of vengeance.
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BLOCKED A eREEx GOODS GAME
George Johnson ana . sspposed "Come-on Z"
from KInira Arrested IN HoboLen.

George Jshnson ana . Supposed .Come-0n"
from Elnira Arrested In HoboLen.
Policeman John McKenna of Hoboken noticed
q short. stout man with q black mustache and q
younger well-dressed man, walking along
Washington street about 4 o'clock yesterday
afternoon. They entered Trautwein's saloon at
900 and bought several drinks. Mckenna and
Detective Fallon arrested both men. When
they reached the police station the stout man
described himself as George johnson. 40 years
old, a Spectator. living on Fortieth street. In
his satchei were sixteen bundles OF green paper
and q small tin box; In his pockets were 81 u
36calibre revolver.
His companion said he was Frank Andrus,
% years old. of 1406 Baldwin avenue. Elmira,
n. Y. Andrus had SIS In good money. He re-
fused TO make any statsment, so both men were
locked up charged with being disorderly per.
sons. Among Andrus's effects was a telegram
sent 70 him from this city and signed "GeoTge
requesting him TO meet the sender at Gala
hans saloon on the Bowery."
Johnson's picture is 1918 in the Rogucs' Gal.
lery.. He was arrested by Detective Sergeant
o,Brien in this city on April 20. 1895. charged
with dealing In green Roode- johnson then
gave his address as $50 West Thirty-frst street
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-01-31
The weather.

The coolest weather OF the winter In this region
and throughout New York STATE was recorded yesi'r
day morning. coming from an area OF high pressure
which was central In the SO. Lawrence Valley. Tas
temperature at Montreal was 90. below zero, at
Quebec It was ga below. at Northneld. Vt, IL te-
low. AZ Albany s. below. at Boston Iero. and In ,hI
city s. above zero.
II was growing warmer In the central States. Ani
after this morning will gradually grow warmer here
Fair weather prevail d quite generally.
In this city the day was fair; highest onneISl tenn
perature is'. lowest o.. which is by q the eolie''
this winter; average humidity 90 per cent WIND
northerly. average velocity l2 miles an hour; bafgn-
eter, corrected 70 read to see level, AZ s A. NJ. $3.50,
8 =. N. so IS.
The tht rmometer At the United States Weather Ru'
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 30.-An unwritten law of
the Supreme Court transfers to a new member
of the body the messenger who has served the
Justice whose death or retirement made the
vacancy he is called upon TO I'LL. When Mr..
Justice McKenna was sworn in and took the
place vacated by Mr.. Justice Field. William
Bruce, the colored %servitor who had been the
aged jurist's faithful attendant for q third of q
century and moro. informed Justice Field that
he was going TO serve Justice McKenna in tho
future. and would have 10 say "gooi-by." This
was q situation which evidently Justice Field
almost overmsstered him. In faltering tones no
said to Bruce:
are you T.
The faithful servant nearly broke down as he
pathetic scene easued. As soon as the venerable
jurist could collect himself he exclaimed:
III l had known that you would not stay
with me now I wouldn't have retired"
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SAID POLICEMAN cLUBBED HIN.
KudIIch's Advice to the OmcintinE BIaecoat
as to His Futare Conduct.

as to His Future Conduct.
In the alley OF West Washington Market
known as Bloomfield avenue Policeman Zim-
norman of the Charles street station encoun.
tered one John Day and q companion at 5
o'clock yesterday morning. Zimmerman was
unfavorably impressed by Day and his friend.
and accosted them somewhat grufly. They
answered in kind, but did not stop as he told
them to. Just as they started to run he grabbed
them. From under their bullying coats dropped
half a dozen dressed chickens. Day fought so
desperately to get away that the police
man let the other man 20, and pull.
ing out his nightstick ured it for the
subjugation Of Day. The two grappled and fell.
and over a hundred yards Of Bloomfield avenue
are scattered traces Of their battle. At the end
Of the avenue they ceased to roll over each
other. and Zimmerman sat on Days shoulders.
With his blood-stained nightstick he raped on
the Sidewalk for help, which came promptly.
d PIX An Mss j IosasS p q i i E ESs iSnn sre sha, The ia '4 aSs
market, had been broken into. A barrel and a
half Of chickens had been arranged for eaay
At the station house a subscription list for the
benefit Of James Tierney, the Veteran Hack.
So to 25 cents. Opposite each name on the LIST
pocket was a street car oonductor's bell punch
and a hackman,s badge. The police, were inter.
tending to be a hackman has been successtpaiIy
active in the precinct for q month or more.
When arraigned before M 'gistrate kudIich
whined dolorously about the way the policeman
had pounded him with q nightstick. The thief
pulled and SCARED all over;. one eye was quito
closed; his wrists were bloody.
The Magistrate heard his complaint with pa
tient attention. Then he turned to Zimmerman.
who was already h~ustered by q hot dispute with
one OF the court clerks about the case, and said.
with apparent sternness:
Officer. j have something to say TO you.
Whenever II again becomes necessary for you 10
arrest q man such as this man appears to be mo
matter whether he is in the act of theft on mott;
you must mend Jour ways. Hereafter. sir.
the Magistrate spoke very solemnly, e. want
you to touch him on the, shoulder gently and
call a carriage. Once in the carriage, take him
at once to Delmonico's and give him a COOL
meal. Then ask him il he would rather 60 toA
hotel or to the station house. Follow his choice
in the matter. Try to treat q gentleman in ,
GeIntlemanly manner always: That's al"
animation to-day.