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The herald., 1898-09-04
The National Soldiers
Home In Politics
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BY ABBOT KINNEY
"

The second reason why the Soldiers home
cannot legally have its occupants registered
as local voters in the school district, town
ship or county while occupying this home
supported at public expense and vote them
in local matters Is the following section
Of the constitution of California:
Art. H., Sec. 4-For the purpose Of
voting, no person shall be deemed to
have gained or lost residence by reason
of hispresence or absence while employ
ed in the service of the United States,
nor While engaged in the navigation of
the waters of this state or of the
United States, or of the high seas; nor
while a student of any seminary of
learning; nor while kept at any aims
house or other asylum, at public ex-
pense; nor while confined in any public
prison.
This clause follows in California, as it
does in other states, the clause providing
the terms and conditions upon which the
franchise shall be exercised. 1t is clearly
a limiting clause. Were 1t not limiting
clause ii would have nowhere or in any
constitution a reason to exist 1t provides
thai, under certain conditions, and not
withstanding the general qualifications
Of the franchise be met, for the purpose of
voting no residence can be gained. On the
other hand this section provides against
franchisement Of those properly quail
fled but prevented from voting by being
massed in institutions and thus being with
out direct interest in the communities where
these may be located. The section pro-
vides that a residence in an institution
supported at public expense is incompe-
tent to gain vote or to lose vote. The
political residence of the person affected
shall remain where he before had It.
THESE limiting sections in different state
constitutions are the formal declaration
and constitutional embodiment Of a just
principle of the common law.
In regard to institutions of learning and
institutions supported at public expense
the persons residing in these as students
or as beneficiaries are there part of an
institution and not as a part of the COM
munty. Their interest is that of the in
stitution. They are not residents of the
community, adding to its productive power
nor meeting its expenses. II would, there
fore, be unjust that large bodies of men
gathered into an institution should elect
the officers of the community where it hap
pened 20 be located, fixing the taxes, deter
mining the expenses and yet entirely ex-
empt from Its burdens. The location of any
large institution in village or small COM
The herald., 1898-09-04
THE OTHER SPEAKERS
Waters Coldly Received But Davis
Excites Enthusiasm

When the cheers that marked the clos.
Ing Of Mr.. Cages speech had subsided
Chairman Bulla introduced Truman
Reeves of San Bernardino, candidate for
state treasurer. The one-armed veteran
announced that he had not come to make a
speech, as he was no speaker but that he
could endorse everything which Mr.. Gage
mad said. He was given an enthusiastic
reception and the Americus club arose
and gave him three cheers. But they did
tnis at the close of every speech. They were
full OF cheers and helped things along WON
derfully.
Judge Blackstock Of Ventura, asp!rant
Tor the position of railroad commissioner
from this district, was next presented. His
speech was also to the effect that he had
not come to make speech, but 10 listen
to Henry Gage. as this is Henry Gage
meeting" The speaker amused the audi
ence with some reference to his long ac-
aualntance with Mr.. Gage. who, he said.
looked about the same in '7e as he does
The herald., 1898-09-04
No Fiesta Report Yet

The Fiesta report promised without fail
for the press by Secretary Walton for the
latter part Of last week, failed to appear.
Hitherto full statement of Fiesta re-
ceipts and disbursements has been given
to the public in May. In July the secre-
tary's books were exported. though the
committees appointed by the various mer-
camille bodies did not go behind the re-
turns. 1t was expected then that a
report would be made public at once.
Mr.. Walton to all inquiries merely says
it is not ready and fixes the date farther
along for It's publication. Why is he with
holding It?
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Michigan. both residents Of Los Angeles.
Jas. Shultz, 49, a native Of Germany, to
Maude Richardson Hudson. 20, a native
Of California, both residents of Los Ange-
les
Charles c. Chapman, As, a native Of
Illinois. to Clara J. Irwin, "a, native Of
Iowa, both residents Of Los Angeles
Philip Baker, 30, to Emma King, 30, both
natives Of Missouri and residents Of Los
Angeles.
James c. Campbell, "a, a native Of Wis
consin, to Irene Coe. %, a native of Iowa,
both residents of Los Angeles
The herald., 1898-09-04
OIL ITEMS
Conditions in the Local Field Are
UNCHANGED

The summer quiet, which is disappearing
in most branches of trade about this time,
still remains unbroken in the oil field.
No new wells have been commenced and
the general conditions which have pre-
vailed for some time past are still IN
force, namely, gradual decrease in pro-
duction and the consequent gradual de-
crease in shipments.
Mr.. Rommel, who has been operating
four miles out on the Santa Monica car
line, has, as was feared, been compelled to
cease work. Two heavy veins of salt water
were pierced at depth of about 800 feet
This puts quietus to the hopes of many
tion.
"Wildcatting," or prospecting, is being
carried on at several points in the cour-
try notably near Newhall, but as yet nc
definite reports of either success or failure
have come in.
Tidings from the new Colaingo field in
Fresno county are as yet meager About
all that has been learned is that the
oil secured is very light and fine and easily
subject to refinement. The total product
of this field will, of course, find ready
market in San Francisco,
The monthly statement from the oil
producers trustees, which is due on the
18th, will doubtless show valuable data for
calculation of the duration of the local
field.
The herald., 1898-09-04
Trouble Over q Cask

]. Prussia was arrested on a warrant by
Deputy Constable Mugnemi yesterday,
charging him with battery B. Tonnella
swore to the complaint. Tonella claims
that some time ago he sold cask of wine
to Prussia with the understanding that
the cask was to be returned when empty.
Tonella waited a reasonable length Of
time, until he thought Prussia had emp
tied the cask. and then went in quest of IT,
Although the cask was empty, Prussia
would not surrender it, and in the quarrel
he struck Tonella over the head couple
day.
The herald., 1898-09-04
Close of the Meeting

The only real, simon-pure speech Of the
night was that made by Frank +. Davis IN
closing the meeting. He tried to take the
chill off of the affair and partially sue
ceeded. Like all the rest, he talked about
the victories Of the war and left the camps
alone, but he at least talked about the
victories in way that brought forth real
honest cheers.
And then 1t was all over
Three cheers for Gage: the band played
"'The Star Spangled Banner and the
crowd filed out, having seen the hypnotic
candidate and failed to be hypnot!zed
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vigor, indulging first in a few reflections
upon the coming campaign, and ending
with an appeal for Gage.
Will A. Harris. the gold Democrat, was
then introduced and delivered one of his
customary TRADES upon existing condi-
tion. ranging from the coast of New York
to the land of Luzon, but steering clear of
details of the war.
Ex-Gov Markham followed Harris very
briefly. Somehow, all the speakers seemed
to feel that Gage, in opening the meeting,
had thrown ''ice water'' over the whole
The herald., 1898-09-04

question, but there came a time when
James G. Mcguire occupied place in the
congress Of the United States when he
could have voted upon II. A short time
ago you remember a law that Is now
passed and operative in reference to that
matter. 1t was adopted In the United States
senate and 1t passed the congress. James
g. Mcguire stood there. and had he raised
his voice It never could have been con-
sidered. He made no such objection.
Then what right has he to stand upon the
rostrum today and assall the acts Of that
body? Now, do not be deceived. He may
say, Il made a speech against It," True
but he knew that when he made that
speech II would be futile effort, because
he had waived the right to object. He dis
cussed the silver question here the other
day. My friends, as regard 1t, that is
dead issue. A dead issue in California.
There was a verdict rendered by this great
people against that contention. 1t has never
been reversed, and do not believe 1t will
be. We contend now that they shall not
reverse that verdict
Another Dead Issue
Now, my friends and fellow citizens,
there Is one question that seems to have
disturbed the gentleman from the upper
country, who is taking such delight in
picking a row with his weaker brother in
the southern part of the state, when his
weaker brother was not here (applause).
and that is the single tax. He tells you that
1t is no concern Of the people Of this state.
l VIII tell you what he believes. We, as
American citizens, stand upon the broad
principle that all property should be the
legitimate subject of taxation. We cannot,
and do not, assent to the doctrine that the
land alone shall be burdened with the taxes
Of the railroad, for which Mr.. Mcguire has
such horror. According to this contention,
II we were to have The operative principle
OF the single tax prevail, the rolling stock
Of the railroad would never pay dollar Of
tax The only tax that would be levied
would be upon the land that the track oc-
cupies. What an enemy of railroads that
man Is, isn't he? Now. his principle Of
taxation exempts the magnificent struc-
tures OF city from paying their Just pro-
portion and puts the burden Of that tax
upon the tiller of the soil Why. he says:
II entertain these views. have these
opinions as man, but you will observe
that have not impressed them upon the
public's concerns"
Everything in Sight
Now, my friends, I do not intend to oc-
cupy your time any longer. There are
thos" here tonight of talent. and eoquence
and greatness who will entertain you but
before closing permit me to say this, and
I say II in all seriousness and candor, that
I believe that the best interests of the coun-
try demand that We keep the Republican
party In power. (Applause.) Let us re-
member what these gentlemen have told
us in reference to our administration. Let |
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munity with the privilege of voting had by
the inmates would destroy the local self
government and responsibility of a COM
munity. 1t would absolutely take the gov
ernment and conduct of affairs out of the
hands of those responsible for public or
der and who would have to meet the cost
of public business and place it In the hands
of those adventitiously located in an in
stitution and free from either response
The herald., 1898-09-04
No Walk-Over

One thing ex-Gov. Markham did say that
seemed to impress the audience. He told
them that the coming contest was not go
ing to be a "Walk-over' for the Republican
party in California this fall. "We have
only had two Republican governors in a
quarter Of a century and it will need the
work Of every man in the party 10 win this
time. There are three unprin cipled par
ties lined up against u.s." said Mr.. Mark
ham; parties which are not after prin-
cples but offices; parties which are not
crying for bread but for pie.' The speak
er's opinion was that if the forces Of the
Republican party are well marshaled
they will sweep the enemy before them
like the Dons before Dewey"
The herald., 1898-09-04

bilty or duty or capacity to meet the
public burdens. Thus in the school dis
trict where the Soldiers home at Santa
Monica is located the small scattered vote
outside the home is totally helpless against
any system Of school management or any
taxes or expenditures in the district that
the inmates of that institution, over two
thousand strong, may dictate. Yet this
home vote is without direct interest in
these school affairs. The beneficiaries arc
inmates on commercial basis and with
The herald., 1898-09-04
Park Band Concert

Following Is the program Of the concert
by the Mexican Philharmonic band at
Westlake park, 2 p. m., today:
March "Aguas Calientes". .Villapand
2-Walz "Do No Forget Me" N.
3-Schottische alma en- Primavera"
ADanza "Manzanilla" .Robyn
5-Fantasia Concert" Beyer
6-March, THE Bride Elect" ".... .Sousa
7-Grand Fantasia Les Gloires de la
France" ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Bleger
8-Schottisch EEL Sueno de las Flores
............... ItOSdS
9-Walz Jolly Fellows. .Vollstedt
10-March eel Captain" Sousa
hymns .................. Boyer
The herald., 1898-09-04
Waters Takes the Stand

Mr.. Bulla introduced r. ]. Waters, who
proceeded to denounce fusion in a calm,
measured way, quite in keeping with the
preceding speeches.
The following is fair sample of Mr..
Waters on fusion:
The fusion party is a national slop-
bucket which catches the riff-raff and Off
scourings of the other parties. All cranks,
anarchists, bankrupts and social outcasts
naturally gravitate 10 this cesspool of dis
content"
Mr.. Waters devoted the balance of his
time telling of the services of the G. O. p.
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in freeing the slaves, passing the Home
stead act and other recent public benefac-
tions. He likewise lodged the camps.
The chairman next introduced James
McLachlan with the statement, You have
just heard from the next congressman; ;
you will now hear from an ex-congress-
man." volunteering the unnecessary infor-
nation that no pun was intended. Mr.
McLachlan spoke with his characteristic
The herald., 1898-09-04
JoTTIN0s

Lovers of good driving horses cannot
miss It by buying one of our No. 8 Chester
Columbus Buggy Co.'S driving wagons.
They have the Bailey hangers, long-dis
tance axles and quick-shifting shaft coup
lings. Hawley King & Co.
The herald., 1898-09-04
DEATHS

HOLMES-At her home, 125 East Third
street. this city, Friday evening at
o'clock, from typhoid fever, Miss Helen
Holmes.
Funeral will take place at p. m. today
from Bresee's undertaking parlors. corner
Seventh street and Broadway. Friends are
invited to attend.
The herald., 1898-09-04
Our uama Brew

Maier & Zobelein's lager, fresh from their
brewery, on draught in all the principal
saloons; delivered promptly in bottles or
Telephone 81.
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today and wore the same sort of clothes
though not necessarily the same clothes;
also mentioning very frankly the fact that
he desired the audience to see the next rail-
road commissioner from the Third dis
trict. II am going to try my best to be
that man." said Mr.. Blackstock
The herald., 1898-09-04

We have taken the agency for the Colum-
bia bicycle. Our motto is. Get the Best"
However, we have good wheels for $50.
Hawley. King & Co.. Broadway and Fifth,
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proceedings in his rambling, disjonted ad.
dress. Markham, the magnetic, could not
enthuse. He tried 1t but the effort was tee
much and he fell back on platitudes.
The herald., 1898-09-04
Marriage Licenses

Wallace J. Wright. %. a native Of New
York. to Ewma N. Gray. ~. q native Of
The herald., 1898-09-04

Bank Commissioner II. w. Magee Of
Pasadena Is in the city.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-01

In Sangeryille. Jan. 81, William Jackson. aged
Ga years.
In Pennington, Jan. %, William W. Smith,
aged Al years.
In Verona, Jan. IA. Louis NJ. Whittemore.
aged % years.
In Brooksvile, JAN 81, Mrs. Sarah w. Hoop
er. aged 90 years.
In Bar Harbor, Jan, 81, Ashley Page, aged
In Vinalhaven. JAN 16, Maria Smith. aged
6S years. x....,,r,,, :
Oldtewn. ,,,.,...,..,, ,,,o,,
81 years. .,,o,, 90 ,,.s
In Eastport, Jan. 20, Mrs. Harriet T. Cush-
ing, aged 81 years. ~ 49,
II Rocklnna, Jan. ID, Capt. John Il. Gray
formerly Of Bluehili, aged 7s years
In ThomastOH, Jan. ~. George WATTS t0fm-
In New sharon Jan 10, James P George,
aged 81 years. 49,.
formerly OF Nobleb0ro. aged SO years.
In Newport, Jan. 20, John Stewart, aged
So years
rs years.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-01
STARTS THAT WAY.
But This Article Is. Not Patent Medicine
Ad.

A certain grocer Of Evanston, ILL.,, had
a curious experience lately, and one that
he will not readily forget. Mr.. P. H.
KIes, of 614 Dempster street, was COM
neIIed to call in DR.. Dakin,E "a well known
nbysician of Evanston, In order to find, if
nossibIe, why he was becoming, day by
dav, more dangerously i'll, and there
seemed to be no way to stop the progress
of the trouble. He reached point where
If was a critical question whether he
could recover or not, when DR.. Dakin adj
vjsed him that the symptoms indicated
that he was being slowly poisoned by the
use of coffee. If bombshell had been
exulode d in Mr.. Kles' front room, it
would not have created any more surprise
and CONSERVATION.
Willing to do anything the doctor ad-
vised, in order to regain health, he agreed
to leave off common coffee and take
cereal coffee. 1t seems that Mr.. kles had
on his shelves the original Postum Cereal
Coffee and four brands of limitations OF
Postum. At the DOCTORS suggestion, q
sample of each were given to him, which
were taken home for analysis.
After careful trial of each and Thorough
analysis, the doctor recommended Postum
as the one cereal coffee that contained the
elements of nutrition needed, and there
upon Mr. kles at once left off the use OF
common coffee and took on Postum. His
return.to health was rapid, and it is need
less to say the customers of that grocery
store frequently hear good word from
the grocer or his clerks in regard to the
famous. Postum Food Coffee.
There are hundreds of cases, somewhat
similar to this one, in which people have
been running down in health for varying
lengths of time and have been unable to
determine the cause of the trouble. 1t Is
trouble that does not seem to yield to
medicines or to treatment of any kind.
The true remedy for a generally run down
condition, is. to abandon Coffee drinking
and take on Postum Cereal Food Coffee,
which goes directly to work to rebuild
broken down nerve tissues throughout
she human body.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-01
The following programme was then

The following programme was then
carried out:
Amoieta Waltz.
Vega, Mandolin and Guitar CLUB
Voal Solo, Miss Bertha M. Welch
Banjo Solo, J. .. LAY
Reading, Mrs. j. d. fike
The Belle of the Cake Walk,
Banjo Duet
Vocal Solo, Mrs G. f. Mountfort
Recitation, Master Harris
Mandolin Solo, Miss Irene Chanoler
Vocal Solo, Joseph W. Thaxter
Pickanniny Revelry, Banjo Dueo
Piano Solo, Mrs. W. Sprague
Selection, Vega, Mandolin 81 Guitar CLUB
Following the programme of entertain
ment came the reception and refreshments
were served. There were only few ladies
present. but those in attendance had q
jolly good time.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-01

IN Rar Harbor. Jan. 10. Harvard G.. Robinson
and Miss Bertha L. Tracy Of Franklin.
In Pittsneld, Jan. %. Chas. FL. Dean and MISS
Grace L. Pusher of Unity. ,z..o
F. Hogan. both of Belfast
In Waldo, Jan. 81. Melvin Harvey and Mary
nj. Wing, both of Swanvllle:
In Lubec, Jan. 90. G. H. Haynes and Mrs.
In Wells Jan. l6, Edward f. Hutchins and
In Houiton, Jan.l19, William L. Rush of Mon
ticello and Ella Day OF Richmond.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-01

Portland CIergymen Are To Help the
Thing Along BY Arranging for Series
of Public Meeting-Portland Maintains
Its Reputation for Philanthropy.
Yesterday was bad day for collecting
funds for any cause, but Notwithstanding
the terrible storm which kept almost
every one in doors Silt was added to the
amount which is to be expended here in
Portland for the purchase of provisions
and clothing for the suffering Cubans.
Not week has passed since this matter
was first proposed, and today $3.50 has
been pledged in this good cause.
Other cities may send more food and
clothing to Cuba than Portland will, but
no city will do as much in proportion to
its wealth and business prosperity as will
tho good old city of Portland. 1t should
be a matter of pride to every citizen OF
this city to point to the following con-
tributions nearly all of which have been
made voluntarily. These are the kind of
people to live among, to do business with
and to Drag of if you hail from the State
of Maine.
Summer clothing is very much needed
by the women and children In Cube.
They have lost their husbands ana their
rs rs IRA protectors, and are turning to-
wards the people of this prosperous and
benevolent people for help. The United
States is not backward in offering it's as
sistance in cases of this kind and the
people of this city may be relied upon to
do more than their share. In the attic OF
almost every house in Portland there is
doubtless stored away summer clothing
which is now out of style or has been out
grown by the children of the household.
It may be just what some poor homeless,
helpless woman or child in Cuba needs.
1t can be of no good to any one where it
is, but it may be the means of saving the
life of some woman or child. notif1ca-
ton sent to the secret ~ of the Cuban re-
lief committee at 81 e change street will
bring team for such clothing and it
will be properly packed and shipped
direct to Havana for distribution.
The clergymen of Portland held meet
ing yesterday and appointed the following
committee which will arrange for series
of public meetings in the canse OF suffer-
ing Cuba. Reverends Shepherd, Dun
mock, Kimme1l, Fem, Perkins, Berry,
Ayres, Merrill and Malvern. This COM
mittee will meet this morning at ten
O'Clock at the Y. III. @. A. rooms to make
arrangements for the public meetings.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-01
U. S. CIRCUIT COURT.


Monday-In the case of James B. Dunn
VS.. the Harris Palatial Car company, and
the Harris Car company, for infringe
1nent of paper, the court this morning
entered final decree for the complain
ant. This case was begun in 1885 and
attracted much attention at the time The
Harris Car Company is enjoined from
using the patent in question.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-01
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

At the annual meeting of the First
Presby society held last Friday
night, the following trustees were elect
ed:
For Three Years-Alfred Robertson,
James W. Fitzpatrick, Edward E. Web
ster.
For Two Years-A. G. Alchorn.
For One Year-Edward Hayden.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-01

CLEARING HOUSE ASSOCIATION.
At the annual meeting of the Portland
Clearing House association yesterday the
following were elected:
Observation-Disclosures Robbie.
Secretary-Wm. w. Mason.
Clearing House committee-F'reder1c
Robbie, Stephen r. Small VIM. u.
Davis James P. Baxter, Elias Thomas.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-01
MARRIAGES.

Ia this city, Jan. 20. by Rev. S. +: Pearson,
Davis CollaInore and Miss Sadie NJ. Parker,
both OF Portland.
IN saco, Jan. 20. Mrs. Charles Il, Huff and
Miss Fannie M. Tarbox.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-01
Installation of Officers and Entertainmen
by X. of p. Lodge.

Last evening was the silver anniversary
of Munjoy lodge, K. of P. Preparations
had been made for an elaborate celebra-
ton of the event, but the severe storm
kept the attendance down to a compare
lively small number. Owing to the delay
in the arrival of the installing officer,
Deputy Grand Chancellor Eugene l..
Harmon of Westbrook on account OF the
slow speed at which the cars were moved
on the Westbrook line it was late hour
before the exercises Of the evening COM
menced. The deputy grand chancellor
was assisted In the work of installation
by his we'll drilled staff. The following
officers were installed:
P. &C. M. Lawrence.
G. &C. W. PIummer.
P.-W. G. Newhall.
NJ of VIC. M. Lawrence.
K. of R. and Sc. E. Croker. =
M. of FL. M. Black.
NJ OF E. George p. Morns.
M, at A.-Daniel King.
I. Ca b. Hodgdon.
O. CD. Y. Harris.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-01

Pernvlt us TO GMtgoduce
onr meaO manager for the
Liners Department: mr..
1Zosiea, late Of r. II.
S5earus 6 Co., Boston.