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Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-04-21
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Railroad Men At Ihe Fire.

A great deal of praise should be be-
slowed upon the railroad men for
their efforts on Thursday night at the
Whittier, Fuller & Co. fire. They
were on hand in full force and worked
hard to prevent the Southern Pacific
freight depot from catching, and by
this means saved over a million dollars
worth of goods. Some OF the water
thrown on the roof leaked through
and damaged some of the books and
papers In the office, but this loss was
comparatively trifing. Half a dozen
railroad men had their arms burned
while saving oil in the north end OF
the burned building. The railroad
men also supplied the fire engines
with coal, OF which they were short,
and were on hand wherever neces-
sary.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-04-21

Soldiers-Messrs NJ. K. Young, B.
G. CASTOR, F. Billings.
Priest-Mr. r. w. Smith.
Egyptian ladies-Mrs. Dickson,
Misses Robinson, G. Keyes.
Cherubs-Misses May and Bell
Wiley.
Slaves, soldiers, &c.
THE PRIZES.
The following announcements have
been made, and will be of interest to
those who are competing for the finan-
cial rewards offered by the society.
| All booths are to be in readiness for
inspection each day at 2 P. NJ.
The points on which the merits OF
the booths will be decided are:
l. The best design not heretofore
produced in the Flower Festival.
2. Beauty.
3. Artistic effect and execution.
4. Neatness Of execution.
5. Variety OF flowers.
The persons who have been ap-
pointed judges are three in number,
and are not members of either OF the
societies. None OF the committees
will receive any knowledge of their
opinions until The final verdict is an
nounced. They have no interest what
ever in any OF the booths or places
competing, and will give fair and
conscientious avowal Of their inspec-
tions.
NOTES.
The lemonade booth beat its pre-
vious best record yesterday.
All of the roses in the central booth
are for sale, and orders will be taken
for basketing and shipping them.
The receipts yesterday amounted to
$3.50, 1920 of which was gate money
and the balance taken in al the booths
and dining room.
1t has been discovered that num-
ber of boys are selling chairs to the
visitors. This is unauthorized, as the
seating accommodation is free for one
and all.
The HERALD was in great demand
at the newspaper booth yesterday and
| was sold out before the evening ar.
rived. Numbers were mailed by the
visitors to their friends in the East.
The newsboys of the city attended
en- masse last night. They were ad.
mitted free of charge and presented
with a boutonniere and plate OF ice
cream each before they took their de-
parture.
Many persons take the liberty o.
going behind the scenes. The man
agement desires to state that this is
strictly forbidden. and none but per-
formers and those connected with the
stage productions are wanted there.
The photographs of the booths sold
like hot cakes yesterday, and scarcely
any were obtainable as the evening
wore on. The photographers made
another visit during the day, and their
efforts will be for sale on and after
this evening.
Donors of flowers are requested to
do them up in packages that can be
left, as otherwise they have to be
dumped on the floor, and are much in
jured thereby. They are also re-
quested to sort their roses and tie to-
gether all with long stems.
The HERALD reporter was the re-
cipient yesterday OF handsome box
OF flowers from Mrs. DR.. Hagan and
has started miniature flower festival
in his apartments up town. It is
rumored that he will make an effort
to pay bis rent by admitting the pub.
lie to view the scene on payment of a
small entrance fee.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-04-21
A Swtndier Wanted

K. G. King, alias Murray, 25 Or 30
years of age, 5 feet 10, slim build and
slightly stopped, is wanted at Oakland
for working a confidence game. He
has red hair and purports to be a paint
er by trade. Sheriff Kays has receiv-
ed notice to look out for him. His
method of operation is to 60 into a
store after banking hours, make a
purchase and present a check signed
bv O. prominent person, receive the
change and skip. All persons are
warned to look out for him.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-04-21
CudeIiyared TeEegranlS.

Undelivered kilograms at the West
ern Union Telegraph Office, II North
Main street, 10 p. NJ, April 20th: Lo
ranzo Palmer, E. B. Parsons, H. G
Defoe, H. M. Brown, J. D. Bidder
G. D, Harvey, Ernest Coxhead, J. r
Gales, DR.. Z. F. Dunbar, E. Rachat
Mrs. Fr. 7, Hahn. E. Corning, David
L, McKinZie.
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Remember this Fact,

To make success of any business there
must be favorable location, unlimited
railroad facilities, water in excessive abund
ance, cheap fuel and surrounding couu-
try that shows the soil and fruits of the
soil. Richfeld, just started, can show
every merit and more solid improvements
than any town of its age. There is a chance
for big money. $1.30 pays all expenses
Call lOl Main, corner of Market
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-04-21

Papa (teverely)-"Did you ask ma
ma if you could have that apple ?"
Three-year-old-"Yes, SIR"
Papa-'Be careful, now, I'll ask
mama, and if she says you didn't ask
her III whip you for telling story
Did you ask mammal"
Three-year-old-"Truly, papa,
asked her. "a pause.) She said ]
couldn't have it. t."-Philddephia Call
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-04-21
Lucas, Case.

Charges of burglary and of receiv-
ing stolen goods were perferred
against A. ]. Lucas yesterday. Bail
was fixed at 81 800 which was fur
nished. The examination was set for
May 11th at 10 o'clock.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-04-21
Cure for sick Headache.

blotches and pimples on the face, and a
sure cure for sickhs adache, call at C. II.
Hance's, the Druggist 79 Sp-ing 1t, for
Dr. Gunn's Liver Pills: only one for dose;
sample free full box csc.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-04-21

ARE YOU MADE miserable by Indiges-
ion, Constipation, Dizziness, Loss of APP
etitc, yellow Skin? Shiloh's Vitalizer is
ositive cure.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-04-21

Philadelphia Brewery, Also street, for tn 2
oest lager or steam-beer, good on draught
for weeks at lowest prices. Bottled la ger
81. 20 per doz., if bottles returned. Deliv.
cred to any part of the CITY, Telephone 81.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-04-21

Excursion TO San Rernardtno
Thursday, April Goth. large ad. in
day or two. Large time. Ben r.
Ward, manager.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-04-21

Table delicacies IN endless variety at K
NJ. Hams, 27O South Spring street, corner
Fourth street.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-04-21

CATARRH CURED, health and sweet
breath secured, by Shiloh's Catarrh Rem
edy. Price so cents. Nasal Injector free.
Sold by c. +. Heinzeman.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-04-21

A Cough, Cold or sore Throat
should not be neglected. Browns Bronchial
Troches are simple remedy, aad give
prompt relief. 25 cents box.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-04-21

THE REV. GEO. H. THAYER, OF Bourbon
Ind, says: "Both myself and wife owe our
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-04-21

A NASAL INJECTION free with each
bottle of Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy. Price
SO cents.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-04-21

SHILOHS CURE will Immediately re-
iieve Group, Whooping Cough and Bron-
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-04-21

Spring novelties in neckwear at Eag'esor
4 Co, 50 N. Spring street.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-04-21

Buy Easleson's fire shirts. SO N. Spring
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-04-21

Antony aud Cleopatra at Cyndus, as
Shakespeare puts it,
"The barge she sat in like Furnished
throne,
Burn'd on the water; the poop was beaten
gold,
Purple the sails, and so perfumed that
The wind was lovesick with them.
The oars were si'ver," etc.
A chorus of oarswom and solo will
accompany the scene.
Then will come an effective tableau
representing the return OF Jephtah to
his daughter. During this, there will
be chorus OF soldiers and solo and
chorus, "The Maiden's Lament"
The last scene is that OF Joan of Arc
burning at the stake, and should make
a very effective picture. The chorus
will sing the Marseillaise, and a solo,
"Mercy For Me-" and quartette,
CANCELS Ever Bright and Fair" will
conclude the proceedings.
The distribution of the characters is
as follows:
Cleopatra-Mrs. NJ. P. Davis.
Marc. Antony-Mr. H. Y. Hardney.
Friends OF Antony-Messrs. H. W.
Howard, E. Doane, S. I. Niles; Mes
DANES NJ. F. Tarble, R. D. P. Widner
and E. P. Hellman.
Ladies' chorus-The Misses X. W.
Kimball, Nora Large, Nettie Palmer,
B. Calhoun, Nell Carter, Prudie
Myrick, Mary Bosbyshell, Reed.
Jepthtah-Dr. Fowler.
Jephtah's soldiers-Messrs. B. L.
Horton, H. B. Sullivan, Oscar Huber
Jephtah's daughter-Miss Nell Car
ter.
Helen of Troy-Miss Wymie Wells
Statue Of Diana-Miss Whitney.
| Joan of Arc-Miss Mamie Short.
Sistef Of Therese- Miss X. w. Kim.
ball.
Executioner--Mr. G. A. DeKay.
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HE NEVER SPOKE.

Bave you lost your way, ma'am
queried Jefferson avenue policeman of
a woman who acted as il she was be-
wildered.
Lost my wayp Nav she exclaimed,
as she came to halt, I'm looking for
the old man.
Yours?
or course. I'm not looking for any
body else's. He is short, bends over and
saw him few moments ago With a
piece Of watermelon in his hand.
You did, eh !? That's his game is il
He was in a rush to get off alone and
suspected something.
think you'll find him in that hallway
ma'am, said the officer, indicating a spot
few doors below.
Thanks, she said, as she tip toed off
The watching officer saw her take few
sly observations, and then she suddenly
sprang into the doorway. There was q
yell of terror, followed by thump and
bump, but before he could reach the spot
the woman appeared, clutching the ole
man by the collar with one hand, anC
holding the half devoured slice of water
melon with the other.
Didn't expect me, did your she said
as she wobbled him around. SneakeC
off when my back was turned, and th'
first thing you did was to go for water
melon Played sneak on your wife, ,ddn'
your Hid away, and gnawed it clear
down to the rind, you old shoat, you
Come along back to the depot and il yoI
try to break away I'll make ii the wors
for you.
He didn't try. She wobbled him bacl
and forth, but he licked his chops an,
made no protest. She had canght hin
red handed and red cored.-T Detroi
Free Press.
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A RAILROAD ALMANAC,

The managers of Scribner's Magazine
are doing good thing in sending out
the following on a CARD
How many miles of railway in the
United States? 10000 miles; about
half the mileage of the world.
How much have they cost? 50 900 ,000,-
900.
How many people are employed by
themY More than 1,00O00O.
What is the fastest time made by a
trainF 92 miles in 03 minutes; one mile
being made in 46 seconds on the Phila-
delphia & Reading railroad.
What is the cost of high class eight
wheel passenger locomotvcT About
IS 500
What is the longest mileage operated
Oy single system? Atchnson, Topeka
& Santa Fe system, about 5000 miles.
What is the cost of a palace sleeping
car? About $l5, 900, or 1000 If ives
tibuled
What is the longest railway bridge
span in the United States? Cantilever
span in Poughkeepse bridge, 54S feet.
What is the highest railway bridge in
the United States? Kinzua Via1uct, on
the Erie road, 305 feet high.
Who built the first locomotive in the
United States? Peter Cooper.
What road carries the largest number
of passengers? Manhattan elevated rail-
road, New York; 525, 900 day Tor 19i,
624 900 yearly.
What is the average daily earning OF
an American locomotive About 800.
What is the longest American railway
tunnel? Hoosac tunnel, on the Fitch
burg railway AZ miles).
What is the average cost of construct.
ing mile of railroad? At the present
time about $50, 900.
What is the highest railroad in the
United States? Denver & Rio Grande
Marshall Pass, 0,652 feet.
What are the chances of fatal accident
IN railway travel2 One killed in ter
million. Statistics show more killed by
falling out of windows than in railway
accidents
What line of railway extends farthesl
east and west? Canadian Pacific rail
way, running from Quebec to the Pa
citc Ocean.
How long does a steel rail last, witt
average wear? About eighteen years,
What road carries the largest number
of commutersI Illinois Central, 1898,
1913 in 1887.
What is the fastest time made be-
tween Jersey City and San Francisco
3 days, Z hours, 80 minutes and 10 sec
onds. Special theatrical train, June
1886.
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commercial rivals. The chief obstruc-
tion in the way of revenue tariff are
the wages paid American workingmen,
and any return to that policy involves
reduction of the cost of labor. We cam
not afford Mr.. President, to have cheap
labor in the United States. Cheap labor
means cheap men and dear money. I
would rather elevate and improve tie
condition of my fellow citizens than in
crease the value of money and the pow
er of "money-bags." This ls a Republ G
of free and equal citizenship. The Gov
ernment is in the hands of the masses.
and not of the few. This is our boast,
and it IS proud one. The condition of
the masses, their well beng, their intel
ligence, their preparation for the civil
duties which rest upon them, depend
largely upon the scale of industrial
wages. 1t is essential, therefore, that
The best possible wages attainable shall
be Sc. ured and maintained. This is vital
and fundamental. We cannot without
grave danger and serious disturbance
we ought not under any circumstances
adopt a policy which would scale
down the wages and diminish the COM
forts of the American workingmen.
Their welfare and independence, their
progress and elevation are closely relat-
ed to the welfare and independence and
progress of the Republic. We have got
no pampered class in this country, and
we want none. We want the field kept
open. No narrowing of the avenues;
no lowering of our standard. We want
no barriers raised against higher and
better civilization. The gateway of op-
portunity must be open to all, TO the end
that they may be first who deserve to be
first, whether born in poverty or reared
in luxury. We do not want the masses
excluded from competing for the first
rank among their countrymen and for
Nations greatest honors, and we not
mean that they shall be,
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WOMAN ASA DRIVER.

woman coming driving a hOrsem
The word was passed quickly along
the street. Children screamed and scat
tered right and left, strong men shud-
dered and grew pale, and some drew
back into dOOrways. Suddenly she
dashed around the corner. Then she
was gone. A policemanlcrawled out of
the street with a broken leg and ruined
cOuntenance.
She dashed on down the street. Those
who were warned in time got out of her
way; the others were borne down. The
truck drivers and ice wagon men hur-
ried into side streets. The passen-
gers got off horse car and lifted it from
the track, and 60 2 her the right of way.
Was she insan. anything of that
kind? o. no, not Il. =. She was all
right-simply one oft 70 ladies who
like to drive and "can Ia : lie horse
dearly loves horses and all that sort
of thing.
Occasionally she turns a corner and
snaps off lamP5,postt or draws under
shade tree. The horse is breathing
pretty hard so to take attention from
his lungs she stirs him up swith the
whip. Then she comes to hill and
agitates the whip all the way to the top.
She is fond o. riding fast when she
drives. And this horse just loves to go
if yon only let him know what you want
OF him. She lets him know all right
enough. She allows the horse to rest
once in while of course-not long at a
time, but then when we consider that
she always stays for the purpose at the
intersection of two narrow streets and
right across the car track, perhaps it is
long enough. Then she always drives
fast enough to make up for lost time.
She's doing it now. See the steam fire
engine get out Of her way! There goes
a wheel off the hose cart-those hose
carts can't stand everything. Then
there are few more hills and the horse
again gets his attention drawn from the
condition of his lungs. At Tenth street
the horse lies down exhausted.
"Oh dear" she says as a policeman
approaches, 81 really don't know what
is the matter with my horse-I never
saw him lie down this way before. I've
driven him from One Hundred and
Twenty-third street and he came all
right to here. He must be balky or
something Of that kind
is it a question of life and death,
madam" asks the policeman as he ap-
proaches cautiously.
| ''Oh dear, yes, pretty nearly. am
going to the meeting of the WOman's s
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals and don't see what they can
do if their president isn't there. Can't
you poke him in the side little with
the, stick you've got?"-[New York
Tribune.
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TAKEN AT HIS WORD.

Nellie Palmer was lying on the lounge
in her pretty bedroom, crying and look
ing very unhappy. And yet che had
been married only six months, and to
such a nice handsome man, as all the
young ladies declared, that surely she
ought to have been happy with him
And so she had been until, to tell the
truth, Bob Palmer, forgetting, or SEEM
ing to forget that he was married man.
had recently taken to flirting with these
very young ladies at all the parties in
Middleton, leaving his wife TO take care
of herself. Surely it was enough to
make any six-months wife cry, especial
ly one so sensitive as Nellie.
Not that Robert Palmer loved his little
wife bit less than on the day of his
marriage, neither that Nellie suspected
him of it, or for a moment doubted hls
morals, any more than she did his con-
lstancy. But Mr.. Palmer was gay
young man, and loved to amuse himself
and to be amused. He liked the society
of pretty and lively women, both mar
ried and single; and, in word he liked
TO flirt and saw no harm in it. So,while
he hung over the young ladies' chairs,
laughing and paying gay compliments,
or promenading with the young married
ladies, his wife would be looking over q
photograph album, or conversing
solemnly with some old gentlemen, OF
noticing some shy or awkward child
while pretending to be unconscious Of
her husbands proceedings. Not that sht
was obliged to enjoy herself in thit
solemn way, she usually 80 bright AND
pretty and agreeable, but she had ne
heart for anything else now. OF late al
her loveliness and chattiness had lef
her, and she answered absently anC
smiled listlessly, and, If compelled tC
dance or sing, did so out of time and ou
of tune, to her husbands great vexatiOn
1t is thus that many young wife settle
down into dull and faded old woman
while her husband grows handsome
and heartier, and wonders what OF
earth could have so changed her.
Hello been crying again, l declare
exclaimed Bob Palmer, suddenly ceas
ing his little whistle, as he entered tn
room on returning from his office
What's the matter now, Nelliep Canar
refused to sing. or Madam ViglIni no
put flowers enough on your bonnetp
Oh, Bob ! how can your sobbed Nelli
beginning aIresn'
Look here, Ellen, said her husband
sitting down on the lounge and speakin
more seriously; don't like this at al
l never come home that your eyes ar
not red and swollen. What have you
cry about should like to know 1t
an insult to me to go snivelling abor
the house In this fashion, and mopin
n away in corners, looking sullen and mi
cradle, as you did last night at Mackin'
Why people will think me perfect dc
mestic tyrant.
Ah, Bob, don't 80 l can't help it, il
deed. do feel 80 miserable. You NAL
me 30 Bob.
II Well that is rich ! Perhaps "
will be good enough to let me know
what enormity I've been guilty, that h
turned you into a modern Niotep
Nothing really wrong, dear; oh, II y,
knew how much wife thinks Of h
husbands love, and
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A CAMPAIGN OF BLUFF.
Collector Smalley Gives the Cue to Demo
cratic Politicians.

Vermont's Democratic boss, Colonel
Bradley b. Smalley, was here on Fri
day. He was formerly secretary of the
Democratic National Executive Com
mittee, and things have been going SO
badly at headquarters, between the
talkative chairman, disguised leaders
and leaky employees, that he was re-
quested to come down and help get the
campaign into some shape. The Col
onel when asked for an election predic-
tion, said he had better relate as his re-
ply, his experience of last winter with
eX- Congressman Jack" Adams of this
city. Jack was very much disguised
with Cleveland's message said Col
onel Smalley. He was telling me that
the Democratic party was on its way TO
hades: that we would lose New York,
New Jersey, Connecticut, and so on.
Look here, jack | said to him, Il
don't know anything about New York,
New Jersey or Connecticut, but I've
got Just $500 in my pocket and I'll tell
you what I'll do with you. I'll bet you
$500 even that Vermont will give Cleve-
land $4,000 plurality for President.
Jack looked at me steadily and | never
flinched. Get along he said at last,
Il don't know anything about Ver-
mont" So | bluiled him in spite of the
fact that Vermont has only $1,000 voters
all told. The point of my story is just
this, that when | was secretary of the
committee, if had known we were GO
ing to be whipped by million majority
l would have blufled everybody who
asked me, just as l did KIN. Y.
Tribune.
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AN EXPLANATION.

What is this "nervous trouble" with
which so many seem now to be afflicted?
II you will remember few years ago
the word Malaria was comparatively un-
known,-to day il is as common as any
word in the English language, yet this
word covers only the meaning of an
other word used by our forefalhers in
time past. So it is with nervous diseases,
as they and Malaria are intended to
cover what our grandfathers called
Biliousness, and all are cause by troubles
that arise from diseased condition of
the Liver which in performing Its func-
tions finding it cannot dispose Of the
bile through the ordinary channels is
compelled to pass it off through the sys-
tenn, causing nervous troubles, Malaria,
Bilious Fever, etc. You who are suffer
ing can well appreciate cure. We
recommend Green's August Flower
Is cures are marvellous,
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GROWERS LAMENT,


Comm for to carry me home,-
A Rcpublican majority. coming after me,
Comm, t,r IN carry me home
Comm for to carry me home
Ca,,ir, s0,. % carry, mo home.
| thought free trade was glorious cause,
Comm for to carry me home,-
Comm for to carry me home.
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