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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-02
EC ROPEANS THREATENED.
Desperate Condition CT the Sufferers by the
Floods in Chiua

LONDON, Dec. 1.-Advices from Tien-
tsin, by way of Vladivosiock, state that a
vast portion of the populace was rendered
destitute by the recent floods. The people
are desperate in consequence of lack of
and plumber the European residents and
march to Peking to demand relief -Four
Chinese war-ships and one French and one
American man-of-war are at Pekipg. and
have taken measures for the protection of
Europeans.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-02
Eira Nenrnes nrnw,ad

EVANSVILLE Qnd.), Dec. by the cap
sizing of skiff in The Ohio River this after
noon five negroes were drowned. They
were crossing the river from this side with
a load of br0Om-corn.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-02
FATAL FIRE.

One Fireman Killed and Three Others Injured
by Failing Walls.
PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 1.-The large es-
tablishments of the A. Campbell Manu-
featuring Company, cotton yarns, and AL
bert CreDshaw, flannels and dress goods,
were damaged by fire this morning to the
extent of S3G0,G0 One fireman was killed
and three injured by falling walls.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-02
Remaips of the King Of Hollaud

THE HAGUE, Dec. 1.-The body of the
late King Of Holland was conveyed by train
to-day to this city. whence 1t was followed
by an imposing procession to the N0ord
Einde Palace. The interment will be at
Delft, Thursday.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-02
ONE ENJOYS

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 900
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIc SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO, ckL.
LOUISVILLE, KY HeW YORK, NY
kse2 TuThSau cSs:
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-02
DOUBLE TRAGEDY.

An Insane Woman Murders Her Mother and
Commits Suicide.
LONDON, Dec. There was terrible
tragedy at the Sandhurst Royal Military
College in Berkshire to-day, The wife Of
Major Gregg, instructor in the college, be-
came insane and murdered her mother and
committed suicide
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-02
Pension Anrron-ia,ion Pill

WASHINGTON, Dec 1.-The House Com
mittee on Appropriations has completed the
Pension Appropriation Bill. The amount
is S1S5. .099, ,7S5.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-02
DepredatiOns on Cabins and
Stock Of Friendly Indians.
4 United States Marshal Shot and Killed
In the ChoGtaW Nation.
Call for Additional Mounted Troops-In-
creased RatiOnS Ordered for the Sioux.
Government Cattle Captured.
Special to THE MORNING GAIL

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1-Reports received
at the War Department from the locality Of
the threatened Indian hostilities are much
less favorable than for several days. They
indicate that between 1000 and 1000 Of the
Indians who refused to come to Rosebud
Agency in response to the agents orders,
started westward toward what is known as
the Bad Lands. In their stampede they
have committed depredations on the cabins
and stock Of friendly Indians who went into
the agency. General Brooke telegraphs that
this information is not from his own scouts.
lie expects fuller information. These alarm
ing reports have again been the subject of
consultation between Secretary Proctor and
Generals Schofeld and Miles. The latter
has asked General Schofield that additional
troops be placed at his command. 1t is un-
derstood his request was for mounted troops.
The department will soon have a large num-
Der of troops at its disposal in the region
where the turbulent Indians are gathered.
The Sixth Cavalry is now on its way to the
scene
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-02
MRS. STANFORD.

Regarding Mrs. Stanford's conversion to
Catholicism, as reported by the Evening
Critic and telegraphed to San Francisco,
Secretary John Mccarthy says this not
received seriously by the Stanfords, and that
they Lad occasion to deny it dozen times
between San Francisco ana WASHINGTON.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-02

could not treat with him. He would offer
no suggestion, nor would he sign any docu-
ment. or give any message to be conveyed
to the party. He informed Mccarthy that
he could not give any document with any
certainty that it might not be printed by
some of those nonnarned
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-08-05
IMMEDIATE ACTION WANTED.

A number Of well known and public
spirited citizens acting on the suggestions
in the last issue Of the HERALD have al
ready Interested themselves In the organi-
zation Of board Of trade or chamber OF
commerce From this time on. matters
will constantly be- presenting themselves
in the city which only an organized body
San successfully and rightfully attend 10
and dispose Of The urgency Of such an
organization need, ~ better illustrator
than the present Instance. The North
ern Pacific railroad company will soon be
asking for right-uf-Nay and terminal Ia
cilitlcs within the corporate limits 81 the
Focal clty and il sill be- absolutely aece>-
sary for an organized committee 10 meet
the representatives 81 that great trans
continental system and come 70 some
agreement regarding the privileges for
which they viii assured 3 ask and seek.
The benefits 10 be derived from an or
ganizatiou Of the character suggested are
manifold aud Fairhayeu has ~ many in
teresis al stake that il !. Imperative that
some body with the power 10 act should
be organized immediately. the Press
Association Of Washington will meet here
September 3. and the citizens Of Fair
haven should be- making some arrange
ments 70 receive It's members. IN almost
every one Of the IiERALp'- Washington
exchanges some mention il made Of the
coming meeting Of the association and II
board Of trade OF a chamber Of com
arrangements could be perfected boy such
an organization for the proper reception
Of the citys guests. This matter should
not be DELAYED and the HERALD hope
that IL can soon report the proceedings
for the organization u this important
adjrct to the city uei fare
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-08-05

forbidden 10 me. 80 are all the strong
Rhenish and spanish wines. and even
claret For some years past ! have been
a total ahstainer from AL these generous
liquors. much to the advantage of my
health and my condition in the sporting
sense Of the word. Formerly | used to
weigh seventeen stone. By observing
this regimen, ] brought myself down
70 under fourteen stone. and without
any loss OF streugth-indeed, with gain.
My normal weight is l-5 pounds.
am weighed once every day. by my doe
tors orders and any excess 81 that figure
am al once sci 10 work 90 get rid Of by
exercise and special regimen. | ride a
good deal. "a well a. walk. Cigar smOk-
ing have given up altogether. Of course
under ad vice. 1t is debilitaling and bad
for the nerves. An inveterate smoker.
such a. used to be. gets through 10000
cigars in his life.if he reaches a fair aver
age age. But be would live longer and
feel better all the time If he did without
them. Nowadays | am restricted to a
long pipe. happily with deep bowl. one
after each meal. and ! smoke nothing but
Dutch knaster tobacco. which is light.
mild and soothing You will see present.
ly; the pipe come In with the pint OF red
MoSelwein. Ii will be Il whole bottle to-
day. and yOu must help me out with il.
Water makes me fat. so ! must not drink
il. However. the present arrangements
suit me very well =
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-08-05
SOME rRItLINo OMISSIONS

The beauties of Colonel Bob POrter's
so-ealled census develop but slowly.
Last week it was a good sized town in
PENNSYLVANIA that was missed altogether.
This week il j. street or two in Chicago
which the ''enumerators failed To lind.
Bowen avenue being but half mile in
length. naturally did not attract the notice
Of Colonel 1iibert's men. Yet it i a tidy
street. well built up and any man might
be glad to oan one of the pleasant houses
that line its sides-provided, of course.
that he didn't mind being left out Of the
Porter-Gilbert census.
Colonel Gilbert. like his chief. continues
to publish letters explaining why he did
not make real enumeration Of the peo-
pie. These letters are interesting "a eX-
ampies Of rhetorical composition-for
Colonel Gilbert j. a writer by trade and
no mean crafisman-but they do not serve
TO remove the universal regret that the
government did not see it, way 70 COM
plying with the constitution by taking a
real census instead Of a partial list OF
idiots. bankrupts and consumptiyes.
The oldfashioned camp meeting which
used to be- looked forward to in nearly all
country localities Is fast becoming an in
siitution 81 the past. and no doubt but a
few years will pass away before they are
heard Of no more. These meetings had
much TO DO in the old days towards shap-
ing the religion Of the people and giving
them an opportunity once a year for a
great religious festival. in which men
women and children took extreme delight
/ We still hear Of what they call camp
meetings being held at places on the sea-
shore aud in some Of the southern and
Western states. but they have beer
F changed 30 materially "a to longer beal
F bat little resemblance 10 the typical CAM
meetings Of ante beiium days. Thus th'
old cherished Institutions of the past ar,
one by one consigned to the silent shade
Of oblivion. and it i done SO gradually
We hardly miss them until some one tell
n they are gone.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-08-05

both himself and the people more O. les
because great ovation 10 him 10y such
countries would no doubt De- considered
by Emperor William a. direct insult 10
himself. a. the most unpleasant relations
are said TO exist between the monarch and
the de1o-ed chancellor. Bus, as We SAY,
let him come to America. for no one cares
a continental what the young emperor
might think about the matter. The dis
tlnguished gentleman has legions Of
counlrymen on this side Of the water who
hold him In the highest esteem aud who
would Viz, with each other in extending
him rousing welcome that would BE- both
haartN and sincere.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-08-05

Observation-Disclosures: The editor of the
Fairhaven HERALD in repeating hints
upon hot weather says the man who puts
his handkerchief around his neck is ignor-
antly provoking apoplexy or an aggrava-
ton OF heat Colonel Nisscher knows
almost everything, but there are one or
two facts in the primer Of knowledge he
could sit AZ the feet of babies and learn,
No man ever put his handkerchief around
his meek in order TO keep the suns rays
from crawling inside his collar and down
his back. II man has been rushing
around until the perspiration has been
freely started. aud If he then stands OF
sits in cool place he feels sticky. clam
my association Of neck and collar that
almost drives him wild. Now. If while he
is still in the steaming stage. he has sense
enough to take ont Of his pocket a light
clean dainty lterchiei and tuck il lightly
inside Of his collar he will experience d
degree Of smiling comfort which will give
him an Immense advantage Ia trade
over the other follow This works every
time.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-08-05
The Great Northern .

Ellensburg Capital Parties are out In
all the passes thus far found by the Great
Northern aud in a few days will probably
make a report, from which Colonel Clough
and Engineer Becker will make "A decision
a. TO which is the preferable one across
the Cascades. As soon as the selection j.
made the permanent location will also be
made aud an advertisement made for bids
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-08-05

1t is said that Bismarll Is contemplating
trip but has not yet made up his mind
whether he will include the nited States
in the list of cuuntfie. he intends 10 visit.
We say that he should come To America
he would surely receive the cordial re-
ception his exalted talents aud his career
as great man 50 Justly entitle him to.
Wherever hc goes in Europe his presence
as a distinguished visitor wouldembarfass
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-08-05

Vancouver Register: Mrs. Frank Les
lie. the well known publisher. has re-
turned from Europe and she says she will
not marry de Melville. the titled dude.
On the other hand She will marry jour
nal,t If She weds again. Mrs. Leslie has
always been recognized as not only quite
handsome. but sensible too.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-08-05

lIaquiam Na-hinztuHian: The Press
Association of Washington meets at Fair
haven. September I'd. aud that l. about
the date set for 'uur' summer vacation.
when I'VE" propose 10 do the Sound and
leave duh care to the ID aud the rest OF
his CREW for q whole week
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-08-05

Aberdeen Herald: IIoquiam Is begin
ming to feel the feactionary effect of too
much boom. The records Of the county
show an unusually large number of mort
cages going on record from there. and the
Washingtonian has suspended its semi
weekly issue. The last is very sevre
commentary uu the condition OF things.
as the emi-wcckly had been published
for such short time. Its untimely end
suggests the infants epitaph:
II WAS 50 soon 10 bc done for,
What was ! ever begun forf"
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-08-05

For downright innocence commend H.
Ia the late postmaster at Warren. Wvo..
who at the urgent solicitation Of Post
ma,ter-tienefal Wanamaher has Just
resigned. This worthy OF hi, own voli,i,u
raised the price If 2 cent postage stamp,
to cents. Aud when patrons Of The post
Office demonstrated this gentleman with Il
touching gliiic>sue declared that the
high rates ~ freight compelled him 10
make an increase in the price. No one
was quite credui1us enough 10 believe
this. aud as result he is now where he
san sell uo more stamps. The incident
shows that the follkiilcr would find some
work 70 10 even among the Rockies.
such innocence j. decidedly refreshing.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-08-05

II am only allowed" says Prince Bis
mark. ITO drink thrice day-a quarter
pf an hour after each meal. and each
sparkling Mo,elle. of very light and dry
character. Burgundy and beer. both Of
which am extremely fond Of, are strictly
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-08-05
WASHINGTON HATcaErINes.
columbia county,s Assessment.

Olympia Tribune. Assessor NJ l..
Hanger. Of DAYTON. has lust completed
his work for this year. The total wealth
OF tniumhla county according to his val
uatinn is S3.53a.sp. divided as follows:
TEA estate. sl.T5.5fi. improvements.
s,al .fl; pcrsuH3L = il2,slG.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-08-05
THE REsJ-rs OF Ill BREEDlno

The IN bred practice Of ridiculinr plain
but honest and respectable people is
growing more common every day. We are
sorry to say. and the most shameful part
of 1t j. the fact that few newspapers
here and there are guilty Of such unbe-
coming conduct. Who are the people
against whom this charge can Doe trnth-
fully made? Why, they belong To the
class Of shallow braiued. ignorant aud
presumption, people who are strikngiy
deficient ln the admirable qualities often
possessed by the persons ,ucered al 80
supercilliously Not long since an old
lady came into one Of the Bay towns 70 do
some shopping, She !, well provided with
worldly good and j. recognized by all
who know her a. being one Of the most
Intel gent. Hc.i bred Christian ladies Of
their aeQuaiatgHee. She is. however.
a sensible and independent woman.
who foliuas the dictates uf her
own ton eieuts lnI Judgment. She
was neatly tu. u'aiIlv lrts ed.
a. becomes FARMER vile aug comes ta
fuRu uu business GRAND. hui nufWith-
standing these facts t-N young dudi.h
clerks lu certain reta' store madr thom-
selves 30 offensive hy t1e.r asdi~gd,ed
look of f.d'crir and their agdibie lid,
REMARKS tp each other. the iadv quietly
left the place and went elsewhere "a
trade Did She get mad aud demonstrate
her indignation hy making d -crue? Mi
bit Of ir. for the conduct Of The rude
clerks only excited her c5mmi,aratior
aud contempt SHE j. "a much Of a lady
herself She al once recognize, thar tbs
Young men and women who had been
making merry az her expense were ignor-
an and ill-bred people whose conduc
was beneath her notice. y matte
of course there are many Of th'
very best kind oi men and women Who's
.9athway ia life ha> not led then
through all 81 the byways Of conven
iionali>m. but no one save the ignor
ant and ill-bred Will contend tina
they deserve to be- made game of for tina
reason. II stich an absurd notion shoul'
hold good why not turn the tables apo
the dudes Of the city aud ridicule ther
for not knowing anything about Tia
duties Of farm life. The true gentleman
or lady will never even show by loo
that they have detected in these worth,
people an evidence of their ignuranc
regarding certain worldly furmalitie'
which really have nothing 10 do wit
their honesty or n'spe liability. We hay
not ced that the proplc who are Away
soencrgeiic in cri;iciSinu others for NJ
uud .tstanGiug all 81 the little custom
and styles Of fashionable life, are as
general thing most destitute Of the el,
waited principles that characterize III
good and the true. The true gentlema
or lady will never hcedlessly or needless
wound the feelings oil those who are eth,
inferior or superior to them, but will tres
everybody with courteous politenes
Neither will the true lady or gentemi
bend the scrvile knee to anyone, as tho
do who are always so ready to make II
Of the worthy class we above refer to.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-08-05

There j. great complaint in this city
on account of the scarcity Of domestic
help. The wages paid to servant giris
range from - to 81 per week, aud it
seems strange that with this pay there
should be lack Of help. Many families
who have recently moved here from the
east are unable To get help Of any kind
and consequently they are put to much
discomfort and are unable 10 take adj
vantage Of the many opportunities of
enjoyment ia this city aud vicinity.
Many Of the servant girls that are en-
ployed are not up in their work and
therefore are Of but little assistance. II
an employment agency could bring here
at once fifty good servant girls. every
one Of them could secure desirable
place ia les, tAan forty-eight hours. and
al better wage, than are paid in the
east.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1890-06-26
Milk For Fow.s.

III Cases where milk is plentiful
it's well not only 10 feed it skim
med: to fowlsSbut once week or
oftcner. TO give the milk in form of
curd, by beating it Til the whey
separates from the more solid per-
lions. This is very nutritious, and
its constituents So nearly resemble
the white of an egg that egg ion NH
tion must naturally follow IFS use:
Let no one hesN'te to take from
his. waste milk whatever his hens
will use, assured that they will
yio13 five times over The returns
that swine or any other sock would
give for the same amount. IS ibc
expressed opinion Of Dairy Worl- /.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1890-06-26
Brazilian Coffee.

The. bulk of the entire cof.
fee pro8uet comes from Bra
zii, which has d popularity
of its own. These cofees
are harsh and rank, as com
pared with The mi!der kinds.
1t was estimated that Brazil
once furnished. 65 per cent.
of the entire coffee product
Of the world. There have
been Of late years one or two
partial failures of the crop in
Brazil, which accounts. for
the high price Of coffee here.
You will probably remember
that coffee was very low
from '84 to 81; in fact the
prices were so very low that
Brazilian planters did not
have the berries picked, it
bringing them in. debt. In
consequence, they allowed
their plantations torun down,
which III part accounts 70 tie
present shortage. .-CIica 20
Herald.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1890-06-26
School Examiners Test Questions
.ARITHMETIC.

S12J NJ what the following bill of lumber worth: 80
jists "a it. long 10 vide and thick beams "A IT, long by ~
400 pieces siding II feet long and in wide:
losing Of money earucd Si2; then spend OF what
had aud found had $50 than lost How much had
rectangular trough fun after 35 gallons drawn
1t n u how deep 8 in wide and 10 it, longg
Find number of II long that to
l straight rail fence rails high around 70 field
allowing the rails to overlap fsf af
g. work 40 days but alter working 20 days
employs B. both complete 81 how long would
il take B alone q do 4!
days 10 how many q
travelling 5040 i'll Is days of hours
each? -ss8 sSsf $50
,nny years, 1871 is $40
thee ts 8 How much money hasJ Jny
Jones 81 much horse for haness had he
paid 6 and 9% moteior the horse they would
together $780, How much did he give for each?
Sold -four invested of IFS value in coffee at
commson balance ss32 what the value OF
the four coffee. and my commissions?
note dated Feb Is 1890 and bearing 6es in
tee $780, discount
being 81 042 what the face of the note 2
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1890-06-26
OBITUARY.

Hannah Abigail, North, was borr
April ~ ls3a;in New Lexington, Per-
r, Co., and was married to Mr.. Dan e
Pieukharp March 20 1851, Rev. James
b. Sheldon officiating.
Most of her life was spent in neal
proximity to Logan o.; for number
OF years the family home being upon q
farm net more than amilc distant from
the city.
She became the o,hcr of four chill,
dren. three of whom, with her husband
survive her. Mrs. Pleukharp as wite
mother was very considerate of the
welfare and happiness of her funify,
and was kind neighhor -
She united with the Logan Presbyte-
rian church on profession Of faith
March 1850. and here her member
ship'was continued until the removal
of the faTiipto W.sterville o., few
months since
The. home at Westerville had hardly
been established when she was stricken
with what has proved to be fatal H.
Eess-a;spinul affection.
For three weeks and five days her
su(ferings were intense, and her death
was thought to be imminent at frequent
times before-it actually occurred.
e.She died near md day on June u
1890 Her remains have been brough
here to be buried from the church Z;
which she was so long Eber, and
beside those of a beloved daughter de
ceased. DIR. NJ.
I,on, n = 70 m
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1890-06-26
Logan, o. 6-ls. 90.

Are you troubled with cocns OF
bun;ons? l: so, lei us give You a
little advice. Pare Them down a>
closely as possible without draw
ing blood; then soak them il,
warm water TO soften them, an,i
apply Chamberlalns Pain Balm,
twice daily, rubbing them vigur
onsly for few minutes al eacL
application. y cora plaster
should be worn for a few days t.
protect them from the shoe. AS
a general ..linemenl for spra'ns
bruises. lame back. or rheuma
iism, Pain Balm is all thai can he
desired so cent bottles for sale
by f. Harrington Druggist.