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The daily herald. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1886-1887, 1886-11-22
prInce pIsmarcl.,. rlrst pecoratlon.

1rince Elsmarckh tlrsJ OecOraJion.
Hon. John A. Kasson tells this inter
esting story of Bismarck's first decora-
tom
While he was serving in the Union
cavalry, in 1S42, his groom, who was the
son of a forester on his estate, rode into
the lake to give the horse bath. Miss
ing his footing, the rider was thrown,
and disappeared in the water. Bismarck
was standing with group of officers on
the bridge, and saw his sinking groom.
In an instant his sword and uniform
were on the ground, and he leaped into
the lake. He found the struggling man
and seized him. But in the blind agony
of drowning man he chung so tightly
to his master that Bismarck. helpless,
was obliged to dive with his burden to
loosen his hold. 1t seemed both were
lost. But, soon after, bubbles rose to
the surface, followed by Bismarck, who
in the depths had detached the grip of
the man and now appeared, dragging his
groom with him, and swan to the shore.
The inanimate form was restored to life,
and the following day to duty.
For this act he afterward received the
Prussian medal, for Rescue from Peril, y
which was his first decoration; and he
proudly wore it when he had no other.
Nor has he since abandoned it, for it
finds its place still amid the highest or
ders which European monorchs have
since showered upon his breast. His
friends are fond of telling his answer
to much decorated diplomatist, who,
seeing this lonely medal on his young
fellow colleagues coat, inquired what
decoration it was. Herr Won Bismarck
who, at that time, had no title and had
earned no courtly decoration, looked
him hard in the eyes and said: II am in
the habit sometimes of saving mans
life. Detroit Free Press.
The daily herald. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1886-1887, 1886-11-22
Movements of the German cavalry

An English army officer, writing to
The London Army and Navy Gazette,
furnishes an interesting account of the
German cavalry, from which it appears
that in the ordinary demands of the an.
nual inspection in May, every squadron
must be prepared to cover 1900 yards at
trot, 900 at a gallop and about 100 at
the charge; then break up in the melee,
and then on the trumpet sound sap
pellet" rally to the front at a gallop, and
charge again in pursuit without renum-
bering or telling-of. And this has all
to be done in marching order. He says
lit is perfectly astonishing to see the
sections wheel up into line again after a
gallop of 200 or 300 yards, without leav-
ing daylight between the files, and yet
without overcrowding. saw squadron
after squadron do this the other day
again and again, with precision / had
not believed to be possible. Chicago
Herald.
The daily herald. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1886-1887, 1886-11-22
Features of an Ancient Palace.

At recent meeting of the French
Academic des Inscriptions M. Leon Heu-
zey exhibited plan of the palace at
Tello, in Mesopotamia, which had been
prepared by M. de Sarzec. Unfortun-
ately M. de Sarzec has been compelled to
leave his excavations unfinished. One
of the most interesting features in the
building is the existence of number of
chambers in the wall resembling door
ways, but leading nowhere. M. Heuzey
expressed the opinion that these were in
tended to be shelters against the heat of
the sun. 1t will be remembered that
precisely the same architectural feature
was found by DIR. Schlieman at Tirvns.
Cleveland Leader,
The daily herald. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1886-1887, 1886-11-22
Nemedt iot ilattie.nata hlte.

Eighty years ago Joseph Geer, the first
settler at Long Eddy, N. Y, learned the
cure from John johnson, half-breed
Delaware Indian, who had his wigwam
on the Pennsylvania side Of the river, at
the foot of Long Eddy, and eked out a
miserable existence hunting, fishing and
supplying the settlers with lead from a
mine somewhere in the vicinity, to
which he would go and get load and
return the same day. johnson, like
most Indians, was an inveterate lover of
whiskey, and for pint of it would let a
rattlesnake bite him and then cure him
self with his remedy, which, however,
he would not reveal.
Geer always kept liquor in his house,
and on an occasion when johnson was
recovering from one of his frequent
spells of drinking to excess and was suf-
fering terribly for the want of liquor,
Geer, by promising never to reveal the
secret while Johnson was alive, sue
ceeded in getting the remedy for pint
of whisky. A few years thereafter
johnson went off with strolling band
of Indians and never returned. Geer
kept the remedy secret, however, till
from old age he was unable to answer
the calls of the settlers when any Of
them or their stock had been bitten, and
then told it freely to all. 1t is as fol
lows:
Apply to the wound poultice one
half each of common salt and indigo,
mixed with cold water, and renew every
two hours. Eat freely of the leaves, or
drink often of a tea made from them, OF
a variety of the blue violet ". Sagit-
tata), commonly known as the "arrow-
leaved" violet. If the bite be upon the
leg or an arm, bind the leaves in circle
around it above and just beyond the
swelling. Moisten with cold water rs
often as they get dry from the fever Gre
ated by the poison, and renew two or
three times day.
During the time this remedy has been
in use in Mr.. Geer's neighborhood 1t has
effected at least twenty cures upon hu-
man beings, great many more upon
beasts and has never failed with either.
IN. Y. World.
The daily herald. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1886-1887, 1886-11-22
TO LET OR LEASE.

cottage on King street, containing seven rooms
with stable and large yard Ia the rear and all the con
yeniences, Artesian water Apply TO
A. FERNANDO,
Alec Hall & Son #
The daily herald. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1886-1887, 1886-11-22
A Grandson's Affection.

"Gran'ma," said little boy of o years
old, show old are your"
"About Co., sain the grandmother.
you'll die soon, won't you grammar"
"Yes, dear, expect to-"
"And when / die, gran'ma, can l be
buried side Of your"
"Yes, dear" said she, as her heart
warmed toward the little one, whom she
folded closer in her arms.
"Gran'ma," softly whispered the little
rogue, gimme 10 cents. Clinton Bugle.
The daily herald. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1886-1887, 1886-11-22
THE cry vouooo oocroa
A Peculiar Specimen in Cincinnati--IIis
Diagnosis of n Case.

Peculiar Specimen In Cincinnatl-Ifis
Diagnosis Of Case.
The "hoodoo" sentiment is as strong
among the superstitious lower classes Of
the colored people of Cincinnati as it is
with the darkies of Louisiana and Missis-
sippi. Only the other day it cropped out
in the police court, where middle-aged
defendant swore with all earnestness
that woman had tried TO "kunjer" him
by placing in his bed a snakes head,
rabbits foot, and other recognized en-
blems of the magic art, and that TO rid
himself of the effects of these charms
he had to walk over a mile and throw
them in the river. Among the dark es
of the south, where this mysterious super
stition originated and holds its sway, the
snake, rabbits foot, and all kinds of
"yarbs" are the cure-alls and charm-alls
of creation. With them the most won
derful things can be accomplished and
the most dreaded disease overcome. The
doctor" is looked upon with terror and
reverence by these disciples of voudoo-
ism.
Cincinnati has very distinguished
leader among these heathenish believers.
In complexion he is of that color that
denotes large proportion of African
blood. He claims, however, descent from
the Commanches or some far western
tribe Of Indians, and that he is "medi-
cine man" by inheritance and lineage.
His makeup is very peculiar. His mus
tache stands out horizontally and slightly
walked, while q long and similarly
twisted goatee falls from his chin. His
head is closely shaven, save in one place,
directly over his forehead, where pc
culiar scalp-lock or tuft, gives comical
appearance to his unique features.
Worn on his scarf are number of
medals, bearing hieroglyphic marks, testi-
monials, he claims, of the cures he has
effected. Besides, he exhibits number
of written certificates testifying to his
mysterious deeds. Apparently he is
somwhere near so years of age. His
manners are very dignified, and his Ian
guage leaves no doubt that he is as fully
convinced of his mysterious power as
the most devout of his followers. His
laboratory at New and Broadway is
curiosity. Preserved in alcohol are two
headed chickens, snakes, and perfect
museum of monstrosities. The snakes
he has cast out from patients afflicted
like the man of old with the devils. The
doctor" is power among his believers,
who are convinced that no disease can
battle his charms and ''yarbs."
His diagnosis of case is given in a
way peculiarly his own. For instance,
at the bedside of a patient attacked by
the cramps, he has been heard to remark
with utmost gravity: "De altitudinous
of dis yere completely requires consider
able remonstrance an keerfulness. De
interiorosity have been attacked by de
feroshusness of de ubiquity and we have
to handle it as if de dexterity war in
commotion. Never mind, chile, Use sure
to bring you thru with desc yere YARDS.
Cincinnati Enquirer,
The daily herald. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1886-1887, 1886-11-22
Opium Smoking in Formosa.

The governor general says the best
thing produced in Formosa is kind of
mat used for sleeping upon in hot
weather. 1t is made of species of palm
leaf, and is in texture and feeling ex-
actly like the material of Panama hat,
though not so white. 1t is quite fine,
soft and flexible, and it is said that a
mat four by six feet, of the best quality,
costs even here as much as 800. The
governor adds that the worst thing in
Formosa is opium-smoking, which is
widely practieed, and from my own OBJ
servation, l am compelled to say, it
seems to spare neither class nor condi-
ton of men. High as well as low are
the victims of the habit, and they re-
sort to it openly and without shame. /
have often seen high officials withdraw
from the table upon social occasions for
the avowed purpose of taking a Whit.
Such men as the Viceroy Lii and Gov
ernor General Liu openly denounce and
frown upon it, but withal there is rea-
son to believe that the consumption of the
drug, both foreign and native, is ON the
increase. China owes this curse prin-
cipally to the British government and
its subjects, who have fought for and
succeeded in securing almost monop-
oily of the traffic in the foreign article
Happily, under the treaty of the United
States and China, the traffic in opium is
unlawful for American citizens, and this
fact has strengthened Americans will
the Chinese authorities. Foreign Cor
New York Sun.
The daily herald. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1886-1887, 1886-11-22
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The daily herald. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1886-1887, 1886-11-22
AT the Treasury.

A treasury official said; II saw a touch
ing sight-of the serio- comic sort-in the
treasury the other day. A man and his
wife, the latter in mourning, had been
shown the place where the mutilated
currency is received. Suddenly the
woman's eyes filed. George she said,
with half sob, turning to her husband,
somewhere in the building they have
the dollar note that dear little baby
chewed up. '"-Washington Letter.
The daily herald. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1886-1887, 1886-11-22
Age or His Grandfnthsr.

"Yes," said Featherly, "if my grand
father were alive he would be 1913 years
old to-day" "You don't say So" ex-
claimed Dumley, very much impressed.
"One hundred and three years old 1t
doesn't seem possible. "-NewYork Times.
The daily herald. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1886-1887, 1886-11-22
SACKS POTATOES, BEST in GUINNESS

Cases Nicnacs,
Cases Extra Soda Crackers,
Cases Medium Bread,
Cases Cracked Wheat, 10 IL. bags,
Cases Corn Meal, white, 10 III. bags
Cases Dat Meal. 10 ID. bags,
Cases Corn Starch
The daily herald. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1886-1887, 1886-11-22

a LARGE ASSORTMENT
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-08-27

Despite the hot weather, we are az
busy as our accommodations will per.
init. We are offering valuable bargains
daily, and they do not fail To bring forth
patrons, who keep us busy. We know
no idle time, we know not what it is to
be dull, we aim to constantly keep busy,
| Just come and see II we are or not
We are busy selling extra length silk
Isle gloves 25c. These goods are sold
| by us at SOC regularly.
We are busy selling line of half.woo
dress goods Sc. These goods are worth
| l5c aud 20c.
We are busy selling oriental lace,
4 inch wide, loo.
We are busy selling all linen crepe
towel size, IL in. by 35.in. long, loo.
We are busy selling ehildren's Bingham
aprons 25c. We contend that the ma
terial is worth more in the web.
We are busy selling linen lace tides,
l0c.
We are busy selling yard. wide un.
bleached muslin, Sc.
| We are busy selling 81 pound croquet
bed.spreads, LIS, regular price 81 95.
We are busy selling ladies' curocoa
kid button shoes, 81 %.
| We are busy selling ladies French kid
shoes, S2.75.
We are busy selling two tables full OF
remnants. PEOPLES STORE.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-08-27
The new gold Field.

Clarence s. Martin, who owns claim
on the moun tains at the east side Of
Precipicio Canon, was in the city yester-
day. He feels satisfied that there il
plenty Of gold on his claim and will
have it thoroughly prospected. There
is gold in the gravel OF the Santa Anita,
North San Gabriel and Precipicio
Canons, which approach each other very
near in the mountains. Various lodges
between these have been sampled and
assayed and yield gold from $50 to $500
ger ton. The excitement in Pasadena
very great, and if large lodges are found
cable road will be laid from the Sphinx
Rancho up the Precipicio Canon to the
pine forest which stands on the divide
between that canon and the Santa Anita
Chica ca non. 1t is charming place to
live in the summer, with lofty trees,
cold spring water and majestic scenery
Nothing more delicious could be found
or desired. The elevation OF the gold
region is about 5, 500 feet, distance from
Los Angeles about IA miles in direct
northeasterly course.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-08-27

The Stockton Mail has the following
hog story: Fred Bergman, the boat
man. has on his ark 200.pound hog
which is favorite with all the visitors.
Whenever bottle of beer or porter ap.
pears on one Of the tables the porker
runs up to the table and stands there
with an expectant grunt and wink now
and then in his intelligent eyes. He
never declines treat, but drinks a
glass of beer or porter with great gusto-
Whenever any beer is left in bottle by
a customer Fred puts the neck of the
bottle between the hogs jaws and the
appreciative brute throws back bis head.
swallows the liquor and smacks his jaws
with an appearance of great satisfac'
ton.
eve been offered $40 for that hog,
remarked Mr.. Bergman, but l think
too much OF him to sell him. He's quite
a pet. I'm feeding him on wheat and
cracked corn, and you'd be astonished to
see how little he eats. But the beer
keeps him fat. I'm going to kill hin
and roast him for Christmas. Now, run
away, Mike" he added, giving the hos
a friendly pat on the shoulder, "therel
no more beer"
Mike trotted obediently out ant
sought a cool place among the bushe
oyerhanQinq the bark,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-08-27

The intense excitement centering
around the political convention now in
session attracted nearly all the people
away from the thea re last night. The
result was that the house assembled to
see Carrie Swain and her excellent sup
port in that popular bit of comedy Cad
the Tomboy," was only moderate one
so far as numbers go, but it was very
immoderate one when one comes to look
at it in the light of the enthusi-
asm and enjoyment evoked by the
performance OF this really strong COM
pany, led by the star whose great repu-
tatlon she proves to have well earned.
She is, after the second night only, a
prime favorite with the most critical
part of Angel,no play .goers, while the
boy in the gallery proclaim her to be
"the best they have seen for many a
day." "Cad the Tomboy" holds the
boards tonight, also tomorrow at the
matinee, as well as at the farewell per-
Torrance in the evening.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-08-27
I 7 / + 1 II
II IL II I. 4. !: Eel E:s Y $ s!:::
Maximum Thermometer. ~ Q.
Minimum Thermometer. $50.


Tents for sale or rent at Foy's saddlery
Tsnsills Punch Cigars at P. o. Cigar Store
SIERRA Madre." best i've cent cigar. foi
sale only at corner First and Main.
II you want house cheap, go TO Graham
Taylor q Co.
Plush and spun silk psrlor suit lounges
etc., at Aliens.
Strangers In search of work win do well u
call at No. IL Court street.
furniture. etc., for cash or instailmeni al
Aliens, 80 8, Spring street.
Go to the Pony Stable. IL N. Main street.
\ for a stylish turnout cheap,
Aleantara Grove lots this week; last
chance. 30 South Spring street
The Besserer Fire Extinquisher has no
superior. once 80 N. Spring street.
See that choice corner lot In sonora Town.
Graham. Taylor 4 Co., 70 West First street.
The Montebello Champagne depot is now
In charge OF weyse Brothers, Nsud's ware
house.
The Montezuma, IS N. Spring street. is the
only place in the city to get really nice
lunch.
II you want good, reliable help Of all
kinds go to the Union Employment once.
No. Q South Main street.
Walnut, ash aud cherry bedroom suits at
Aliens, No, 80 8. spring street
Highest prices paid for secondhand fur
n,ture at the Famous Auction House, 20l
souin Spring. Stern a Hester.
Wells contracted for by Griggs Bros 4
rrison from 1, o to 1000 feet. Corner Bun
ker :. and Court House street.
Carpets. o cloth. linolcuins. at Aliens. 50
8. Spring street.
sappho.
sappho.
Sappho.
What is sappho4
Wall papers, glass of all kinds, paints, oils,
ETC., artists colors and materials. picture
mouldings and show cases can always be
found in full supply at Raphael a schles-
inger's, 10 N. Main street.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-08-27

A<otAh NcWs E8Aess
The trains from the north and east ar
rived on time yesterday.
The L. A. and 3. @. v. r. r Ia build.
ing depot at Raymond and another Al
Monrovia.
The growers will meet to-day al
ia. NJ. at the rooms Of the Board OIL
Trade to hear report Of committee.
z Snow fell last Sunday on the SUNNI,
Of old Mount San Antonio while thai
gr eat beautiful bsnk Of cumulus cloud,
rested on the sides OF the lofty noun
tain.
Remember the California Southern
excursion will go to San Diego on Sun
day. leaving here at 0:lOA. N. Fare 81
for the round trip and tickets good ioi
| five days.
1t is complained by some Of the peo
Pile Of Pomona that the California
Southern freight train boys stop then
train in the suburbs and steal melons.
They know good thing when they sea
it.
An excursion TO San Diego will be
given by the California Southern Rail-
way Company on Sunday next. The
train will leave Los Angeles at 9:l0 A.
NJ. aud arrive in San Diego at 4:30 P. M.
The tickets will cost 81 and be good till
September LIST. II will be fine affair
The HERALD Acknowledges the receipt
of au invitation to the great bicycle
races to be held in Sacramento Septem-
Der is, 1856, at Agricultural Park, un.
der the auspices Of the Capital City
Wheelmeu, for medals to BIO given by
the State Agricultural Society. A $40
gold medal and $40 silver medal is to be
given for each Of six faces.
The Santa Barbara Independent says:
I'VE see the principal Democratic news.
papers of the State are almost unani.
nous for the nomination of George
Hearst for Governor. The Democracy
may look far and wide before they find a
stronger candidate. There 10 no doubt
that he would run ''like scared wolf
all over the State, should the party be
wise enough to nominate him.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-08-27
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Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-08-27


James Selby, Of San Francisco, is at
the Nadesu.
N. Sloppy, Of Cotton, is registered at
the Nsdeau House.
Mrs. K. d. Shugart, Of Riverside is
visiting friends in Los Angeles and Pas.
adena.
The HERALD yesterday received call
from Will Carson, journalist of San
Francisco.
L. G. Morehouse, OF Alameda, mem
Der of the State Board of Eq utilization,
is at the Nadeau House.
Fred. NJ. Marriott, editor and propri-
etor of the San francisco News-Letter,
arrived from the north yesterday.
Rev. A. J. Wells has returned from
his vacation, and will occupy his pulpit
on Sunday in the Frat Congregational
Church.
Mr.. A. 4. Castle, a prominent mer.
chant Of San Francisco, is in the city as
a delegate to the State Convention, and
a lively member Of the Dirigo Club.
A. c. Ditmar, School Director in
San Francisco, took drive through
East Los Angeles yesterday with hi.
wife. Mrs. Ditmar is perfectly en-
chanted with Los Angeles aud its sur
roundlpRs.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-08-27
The orc tIno mine.

The developments now being made in
the Orc Emo mine are such as should
forever set ut rest the fears of the limid
prospector who can, but won't For
two years and half the owner Of this
claim have been trying to develop it and
have been cast down again and again by
dsappointments of various kinds. Iu
fact, nothing but strong confidence
based upon reasonably good Judgment
could ever have induced them 10 perse'
we're in the face of so many difficulties.
The incline was started in rock
that prospected well. but after
going down few feet hard ground was
encountered, the ledge pinched and The
rock became poor. Still they p rse-
vered, and have reached the depGh Of
ITO feet. The chute of ore which they
have. been looking for has been found,
and il is even better than they had
hoped for. Tests made by amalgama.
ton, as soon as the ore body was reached,
gave $40 per ton in free gold. One
nNte a dav latar gave $40 per ton.
af 1t gave S72 and SIS per
~. Yatsrdav samples of average
LOOK CAV, ., ..lnalgamation result o
sl2O per ton. The ledge varies from
one foot to eighteen inches in thickness,
is heavily sulphureied aud shows consid'
cradle free gold. A Frue concentration
is being put in, and in about two weeks
the mill will be started up again.-[Ne'
vada City Herald, Aug. 10.