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The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-05-26
Willful Wives.
Exchange.

The most extreme advocates of wo- mems rights in the western world seem to be but mild and timid theo- rists compared with the women folk in the district of Shun-te, in Kuan- tung. In this part of the celestial en- pire we are told by the Chinese Times that the young women league them selves into societies, and solemnly VOW that they will not marry, or that if they do marry they will not live with their husbands until every member of their society has entered into matri- mony. In accordance with there VOWS the brides invariably go back to their homes after the ceremony and do not make their appearance among their husbands family again except on the occasion of the New Year and other important festivals. Then they "come over," and after remaining for day or so, during which time they partake of neither food nor drink, they take themselves off with the greatest expe- dition possible. Those husbands who are able to enjoy the society of their wives within two or three years after marrying are, we are assured, rare and exceptional instances of good fortune. The darkest feature of the business, however, is yet to come; for it ap- pears that upon the occasion of one of these flying visits force is employed to detain the ladies. They always turn this comedy into a tragedy by com- mitting suicide.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-05-26
THE TEA-PARTY.
BY NJ. E. sANGsTER.

With acorn cups and saucers, And lovely oak-le plates, A paper for 8 table-cloth, And bits of stone for weights, Because the wind and frolic Might biOw it all away, We children had a company In Cedar Woods today. We had loaf of gingerbread From grandma's best receipt, The very incest kind of cake For hungry boys to eat. We had Aunt Sarah's cookies, And biscuit made with yeast, And sandwiches of course beside A real royal feast. We'd ask our Cousin Lucy, And Doctor Perkins Fred, And pretty LOttie SaDderson, And merry Jack and Ned, But sitting by her window, As dull as dull could be, We saw, as to the woods we went, That fretful May McGee. "Poor little lonesome cripple, No wonder she IS cross; We all of us might be the same," So pleaded darling Floss. And as we looked and listened, We thought about a way To make sort of litter
 And carry little May. You should have seen her wonders You should have heard her laughl We had 8 splendid time with May, better time by half Than if we'd left her pining A prisoner by herself, AS lonely as a single cup
 Upon the kitchen shelf. And since we've thought about 1t, We mean to have care, And always in our pleasant things Let some forlorn one share, And thus, our mother tells us, We'll keep the Golden Rule. And send the happy times along, At home, at play, in school.
 Congregational H
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-05-26
To Nervous Men.

If you will send us your address, we will mail you our illustrated pam phlet explaining all about Dr. Dyes Celebrated Electro Voltaic Belt and appliances, and their charming effects upon the nervous debilitated system, and how they will quickly restore you to vigor, manhood and health. If you are thus afflicted, we will send you Belt and Appliances on trial.
 VoLTAIc BELT Co.,, Marshall, Mich.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-05-26

The Memphis and Little Rock Turn Vereins will hold their annual athletic contest in Little Rock, Ark, on the 27th, 28th and 29th of May. The exercises win consist of an exhi- bition on the horizontal and parallel bars and horse high and far jumping. Pole vaulting, foot races, putting the stone, fencing with foils and napier, wrestling, etc, and gymnastic exer- cises by boys and girls classes.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-05-26
Belonged to a Club.
Washington Capital.

Driving down the avenue one bright afternoon in the winter, & newspaper man espied advancing toward him a big womanly figure, handsomely dressed in velvet and silk fashioned in the latest style. As he neared the young woman, what was his astonish- ment to recognize in her the wife of 8 printer in his employ, in whom he had been specially interested. Calling the driver to stop, the editor hastily alighted, and, with an inquiring coun- tenance, approached the young woman. Mary, how is it that you can dress in this style on Toms wages, which I know are all he has to depend upon? have always taken such an interest in your husband that this evidence of extravaganza distresses ne greatly"
 "Well, you see, sir, don't own this suit; 1t belongs to 8 club. There are six of us, all about the same size. Each one has the suit for day at a time when we go out calling. gen. orally have it Mondays, because like the receptions held by the justices families. Tuesday is representatives day, but they are such mixed lot that we just gc through with the list because we have to, taking down their addresses without bothering over the names. Wednesday is the favorite day, because then the cabinet ladies receive in grand style, and always have such a fine spread. So, you see, we all have pleasant time and make . good appearance for the season, with only small expense to each one"
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-05-26
Half Rate Land Excursions

Will leave Chicago, Via the CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE & ST. PAUL RAILWAY, for points in northern Iowa, Minnesota, Dakota, Kansas and Nebraska, on May Sth and 22d, June 9th and 18th. Tickets good for return passage within 30 days from date of sale.
 For further information, circulars showing rates of fare, maps, etc., ad- dress A. V. H. CARPENTER, General Passenger Agent, Milwaukee, Wis.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-05-26

Yes'm, it's possible to cook cabbage without any disagreeable odor, pro- vided that the fellow who smells it hasn't had anything to eat for two days and half.-B Burlington Free Press.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-05-26

Omaha Girl-"Did you really go to see La Toscaa' Why, the correspond ents said it was outrageously inn moral"
 New York Girl-"Well, it isn't quite so bad as that; but at the same time it is not the sort of play I would care to send my mother to."- Omaha World.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-05-26

Advice te Mothers. Winslow's Soothing Syrup should always be used for children teething. It soothes the child, softens the gums, allays all pain, cures wind collie, and is the best remedy for diarrhea. Twenty-five cents 6 bottle.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-05-26
Puzzled Caller--"Giye it up.n

Passengers who once try the "Mo- non" route, which is the model line from Cincinnati and Louisville to Chicago, never name it but to praise it,
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-05-26

There Is usually an area of low ve- racity about trout Bsxns- sosck ( (Ae.) Telegraph.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-05-26
REPORTS FOR 1888,

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The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-05-26

Female carpenters have appeared in London -Erch0age. Plane women, probably.-Boston Commercial Bxllc- tin,
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-05-26

Chronic nasal catarrh positively cured by Dr. Sage's Remedy.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-05-26

childrsn Cry for Pisehsr's cassoria.
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The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-05-26

Lexington Avenue Hostess-"Why is a sheet of note paper like lazy dog?"
 Puzzled Caller-"Give it up.n
 Hostess-"Why, sheet of note pa- per is an ink-lined plane. An inclined plane is slope up, and you surely gre not 30 dense but that you can perceive that slow pup is lazy dog. Even- tng World.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-09
The Giants beaten

SAN Francisco, January s.-St.
Louis l; New York 0. Philadelphias
8; Chicagos 8.
The st. Louis Browns and the New
York Giants played one OF the best
games ever seen on the California dia-
mond at IIaight street grounds to-day.
It. was the first of series
of three games between the two. clubs
The penetrating cold weather had no
effect on the crowd which filed the
grounds. The game was a close one
throughout. Brilliant plays were
general, and base hits very few.
Runs were fewer; the only one
made was in the second inning,
when Dave Foutz entered over the
plate. The fielding OF both teams was
Of the finest character, and Richard
son carried off the honors. King
pitched mastery game, striking out
seven of the New York
ers, and holding them down
to one hit OF very scratchy charac-
ter. Van Haltren and Brown were
the battery for the Gothamites, the
Browns succeeding in getting but six
scattering hits off the formers de-
livery.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-09
LOCAL EVENTS.
Extension Of the Electric
Railroad System.
THE SPECIAL SCHOOL TAX.
The A.O.U.W Building Association
Masonic Banquet and Other
Interesting Happenings.

One of the principal attractions OF
this city is its electric road system,
which is being extended in several
directions by its enterprising direct
ors and its manager, Colonel G.. H.
Howland. At the present time the
racks are laid from the Plaza to Pico
Heights, distance OF nRrly six
miles, but at the present time the
cars start from the corner OF first and
Los Angeles streets to Pico Heights.
They will be run through to the Plaza
as soon as the pole 3 and wires are
erected. Recently the company has
laid the track and placed wires in po-
sitiou on Maple avenue to Jefferson
street, distance OF about two
and half miles. This line
will shortly be running and will
open up new part OF the city.
Another branch leaves the main line
at the corner OF Seventh and Wall
streets and runs east as far as the
Santa Fe track. The company has in
contemplation the extension OF this
branch across the river and into Boyle
Heights, where it will bring number
OF people close to the center OF town.
The present power used in manipulat-
ing these cars is the original thirty
horsepower engine, which runs two
fifty-horse-power dynamos. In order
to meet the requirements the company
have Just planted new Gunner en-
gine OF two hundred horse power, q
new Hazelton boiler OF one hundred
and twenty-five horse power, and are
having second one made of like
dimensions and style. These with
the two new dynamos will well
carry along the motors and cars with
ease and can be crowded to twenty at
one time. The company is working
men day and night to complete the
improvements. The sngines will be
used to pump water in connection
with the generator. They are now
running pump with Il capacity OF
four thousand gallons an hour, and in
order to meet the demand OF their
additional customers they are erect
ing new pump with capacity of
six thousand gallons per hour. Some
even in this age OF the world where
electricity is so commonly used, have
u very faint idea as to how the cars
are moved. This was all explained yes
terday to HERALD reporter by one OF
the foremen OF the electric works.
The Daft electric machine is used,
which is similar to the one used by
the electric light system.
The electricity is generated in the
engine room and is thence conducted
along the track by the positive" or
inside wire, through the trolley to
the apparatus in the motor, which is
similar to an engine, and receives the
electric current through throttle as
d steam engine would receive steam.
While steam would force the machin-
cry in motion, the electricity acts in
an opposite way, doing its work by
attraction, or magnetism. and after it
has once done the work ii is not ex-
hausted as steam, but returned to the
generator by the negative wire, where
it is regenerated. The cars are very
easy and commodious, and when this
company has completed its roads, it
will have one OF the finest systems in
Southern California.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-09
Sons of Veterans.

The installation ceremonies OF the
Sons OF Veterans, Gen. Lyon Camp
No. /, were held Saturday night al
Grand Army Hall, in the Mcdonald
Block. After the opening services,
officers for the ensuing term were
duly installed with the usual enter
tanning ceremony which accompanies
the installation of officers Of
the Sons OF Veterans. G. J.
Kelly, commandant acted as install
ing officer. The following are the
names OF the officers who were elect
ed: T. M. Gilbert, Captain, re-
elected; Francis Eastman, First
Lieutenant; J. A. Mediar, Second
Lieutenant;, William F. Gilbert,
Chaplain; +. L. King, Sergeant; c..
l.. Easton, Quaitermaster; l.. BEN
nett, Sergeant OF Guard; j. Z. Wise,
Color Sergeant; +. S. Hamilton.
Principal Musician; L. IL johnson,
Corporal of Guard; l.. G, Wells,
Camp Guard; William Phelan,
Picket of Guard.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-09
"igcne,, Tonight.

At the Grand Opera House this
evening, William Redmond and Mrs.
Thomas Barry, supported by a good
dramatic company, will present for
the first time in this city the spectac-
ular production of the romantic drama
Of Renf, a play which deals with the
stirring Huegenot times and the massa-
ere of st. Bartholomew. The roman
tic incident pictured by Millais,
and known as "rhe Huegenot
Lover" forms the thread on
which is strung charming
love episode and a resulting drama
filed with striking situations and ef-
fectiye tableaux. Mr.. Redmond is
an English actor who has made this
country his home, and for several
years previous to his starring tours
was leading man at the Boston the
atre. When in London he was solic-
tied as leading support for Booth dur
ing that actors English engagement,
and the Era said of him: "He is the
only histrion who ever divide ..inter-
Soo NAeht titO SiSbo -AitCil-
can actor" Mr.. Redmond is
essentially an actor OF the romantic
type and fitted by form and figure for
that line of business. Mrs. Barry
comes OF an old acting family, and for
years filed leading positions at the
Boston Theatre, and also season at
Wallack's in New York, and is an
actress OF a high order OF merit and
thoroughly conversant with all
the minute details of stage
art. Incidental to the play of
Rene are introduced some charming
gipsey dances and also the famous
grotcsques, the Rinaldos, in their won
derful and amusing specially entitled
the "Revels of the Zingari." The
play will be given evers evening dur
ing the week and at the matinee on
Saturday. The stars and their play
come highly recommended by the
press of all the cities where they have
appeared and no doubt will receive
liberal patronage from the apprecia-
tive theatre goers OF this city.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-09
Their Ambition viii be Gratieied

WASHINGTON, January 8. o.-Sprlnger,
chairman of the Committee on Terri
tories to-day said: Every probably
enabling acts will be passed for some
Territories, that is we may pass an
act enabling some Territories to adopt
state constitutions and construct the
machinery of a state government,
prepatory to their recognition as
states.
The admission OF new State is a
very important matter and cannot be
done on mere application or on an
arithmetical basis. Somehow the
impression got abroad that a Terri
tory must have a certain population
to qualify it for admission. There is
no law and no custom about it. The
admission of new state is entirely a
matter of Legislative discretion. 1t is
within the power OF Congress to erect
"No Mans Land" into a state and
admit it into the Union.
The State of Illinois was admitted
when she had less than 40, 900 people.
Dakota has over 100000. Congress,
in it's discretion, may exclude Dakota
and may admit "No-Man's-L s-Land."
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-09
Cathedral Music.

AT the Cathedral yesterdayb1illard's
mass in G was excellently rendered
by we'll trained chorus and num-
Der Of fine solo voices. The principal
solo OF the mass was sung by Mrs. o.
W. Childs with great power and ex-
preston. Prof. II. Bornemann sang
a solo for the offertory, showing q
baritone voice of rare occurrence. 1t
was very powerful and at the same
time sympathetic, showing him to be
an artist of the highest order. AT
vespers at 7 :15 z. NJ. Mr.. Bornemann
sang duet with Mr.. Hanrahan with
remarkable effect. An effort is being
made to induce him to make his home
in Los Angeles instead OF San Fran
cisco. A. G. Gardner officiated at the
organ.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-09
A BIG TUMBLE.
A Chinnman Falls from tho
Fourth story.

Fourth story.
san Francisco, January S.-Ofiicer
Parrotte was astonished this after
noon to see a Chiasaman drop from
the root over the fourth story of a
building, catch on to the Joss
house balcony, and drop again
to stop on a tea sign,
and thence swing to the ground, hay
ing come the full length Of the block
over the housetops. the officer had
hardly time to understand the nature
Of the proceedings when the man
sprang to his feet and and
unsheathed a large cheese knife.
The officer rushed upon him
and after a brief struggle secured
the knife. He was unable, however,
to hold the prisoner, and dropping on
all fours, the Chinese made off. rum
ming like dog and barking viciously,
to sustain the fact. The officer at once
started in pursuit, and after long
chase succeeding in running him into
a Chinese theatre, where he was cap
tured. 1t was found he was You
Chow, prize climber and runner.
He was taken to the city prison and
thence to the Home of Inebria.es,
to await an examination for insanity.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-09
Masonic Banquet.

The mystic order Of the shrine from
San Francisco came down here and
gave banquet last night in the Ma
sonic Hall to the Masons of Los Ange-
les. The following were present from
San Francisco: G. j. Kerrigon
Grand Master; l.. NJ. Lichfeld, Chief
Robin Hyram I. Graves, Assistant
Robin; Franklin II. Day, Grand Po-
tentate elect and High Priest and
Prophet; John IL. Gray, Oriental
Guide; T. M. Buss, 1st., Ceremonial
Masted; II. A. Palmer, 2nd., Cere
monal Master; Peter Dene, Illustrious
Marshall; VIM. B. Miller, Captain ol
the Guard; Fl. Smith, Outer Guard
Wm. J. Younger, Fred NJ. Innes
Walter Good, w. Ii. Brown, Mrs
Kenyon, Mrs. Hut, Mrs. Bass
Twenty-Five were invited at the
meeting.
The following OF Los Angeles were
present: I. H. Ward, Freeman q. Teed
Geo. G. Knox, Fl. A. Parcels, G. II
Dunsmore, T. J.. Hanson, M. A. Hig
gins, franklin Jordan, A. F. Mullara
Chas. Bell, S. X. Indy, Geo. ellison
Geo. w. Laurence, Otto Brodtbeck
John McIlmoil, S. S. Salisbury, Johr
o. Bennett.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-09
WHO is TO BLAME 2
The Governor Makes An.
other appointment.
COAL FAMINE THREATENED.
A Chinaman Tumbles From q
Roof to the Ground ana
Acts Like a Dog.
Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD,

Associated Press Dispatches to the HEsALpi
SAN Francisco, January S.-P. A.
Finegan who last January was ap-
pointed one of the twelve directors of
the State Board Of Agriculture and
who qualified before Notary Hamil of
this city two days after, was much
surprised by telegram from
Sacramento that Governor Wat
erman had appointed Fennis
Feskins, OF Rockland, in his stead, on
the ground that Finegan never quail
fed. The latter said tonight that he
could not account for such proceed
ing unless his oath Of office, filed at
Sacramento, had been stolen away,
as he had documents to show that he
properly qualified. He proposes to
test the matter in the courts.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-09
An Extended Franchise.

NoeALEs, A. T., January s.-Secre-
tary of State Manuel Romero Rubio,
OF the City of Mexico, on the part OF
the Mexican Government and John
Frisbie, former California banker
and real estate owner, of Napa county,
California, representing the Pacific
Mail Steamship Company, have
signed articles extending the conces-
sion for two years Of the above named
company from January 1st, 1888.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-09

a specific purpose las appears by Sec
ton 1920 OF the Political Codel to col
lect the taxes on all personal property
| can arrive at no other conclusion
than that it is his duty to collect
special school tax on personal prop
erty.
With reference to your second in
quiry, "if personal property tax for
school purposes, specially laid, be
not paid, what remedy has the
county," have to say that this ap-
pears to me to be the more difficult
question Of the two.
The levy OF a tax by the county on
any property creates a judgment and
lein thereon. When this lien is
created on real estate the county does
not collect the tax for several months
after the lien is created, but there is a
provision of the law with reference to
| the collection OF taxes on personal
property to the effect that in cases
where the tax is not lien on
real property the assessor may collect
| same by seizure nd sale OF the per-
sonal property on which such tax is a
lien. Ii this is done where it can be
done there will be but little personal
property returned delinquent. If,
however, this is not done, such per-
sonal property is liable to be lost
sight of or removed, in which event
the tax will be lost unless civil actions
| be brought to recover the amount oi
the tax, which course | deem imprac-
ticable.
Every tax ON personal property is a
lien on the real estate of the owner
whose property is taxed, but if he
owns no real estate the lien then rests
on his personal property only. Such
tax has the effect OF judgment
against the owner, and the lien ON his
property has the effect OF an execu-
ton levied on such property, and the
lien remains until the payment Of the
taxes, or for three years butt is gen.
orally OF no practical effect il the tax
is not speedily collected, because OF
the transitory nature of such prop
erty and the great liability of losing
its identity.
am OF opinion that, as a practical
question, il personal property tax
which is not secured by lien on real
estate be not collected by the Assessor,
quite very small proportion OF this
tax will ever be paid by such tax
payers.
am quite sure that the best course
to pursue is to see that the Assessor
does his duty in this regard, and if
he fails to do SO, to proceed against
him for neglect thereof.
Respectfully,
j. r. DIT PUY,
District Attorney Los Angeles County.