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Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1890-09-27
A Record of One Man.

The records show that men and women,
at the rate of nearly 1000 year, disappear
from among their friends more completely
than if the earth opened and swallowed
them up. Some of them turn up again,
but more do not. There is one prominent
name among those missing, one that most
persons in New York will remember. 1t
is that of S. s. Conant. He was in COM
Portable circumstances. was editor of Har-
per's Weekly, had hosts of friends, de-
lightful home and an interesting family.
One day the sergeant who keeps the rec
ords had occasion to write in his big book,
"Missing-S. S. Conant, and then followed
with description of the man. Money and
the best talent to be found in New York
were used, and without result, so far as
finding him was concerned. Neither the
man, his body nor any trace of him was
found, and it still stands on the records at
police headquarters, "Missing-S. S. Co
nAnt. New York Mail and Express.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1890-09-27
How Esquimaux Keep Tab.

When an Esquimau baby is born bag
of skins is fashioned for it's sole use, and
in it record of its age is kept forever
after Into this bag little bone is put
once every year, and it is considered a kind
eof sacrilege either to take out or put in a
bone except at the proper time. The year
is reckoned from the time the person first
sees the sun appear upon the horizon-for
that luminary is not daily visitor in the
land of the frozen north. Four long months
of continual night, lighted only by the
stars and moon; four months of daylight,
without rest from the binding sun; two
months of glimmering twilight before and
two after the coming of the sun make up
the Arctic year. They have no register or
notation of time, nor routine of daily life
as we understand it. They eat when they
are hungry and sleep when they ere sleepy.
st. Nicholas
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1890-09-27

A celestial phenomenon in the way of an
unusually large meteor was seen few
miles south of this city recently 1t crossed
the heavens from east to west and appar-
emily fell in the Tucson mountains west of
the old San Xavier church. 1t was as
large as half bushel measure and left a
luminous track in it's course.
The Indians were much excited and filled
with fear, for, said they, 1T is an evil
omen and God is about to visit our earth
with dire calamities, disease and great
famine" and ''unless we pay some money
into the church (meaning the Catholic
church) there will be great suffering
among u.s."
Since then the poor Indians have come
together and have had grand pow-wow,
and have agreed with the "Great Spirit
to pay him sum of money to spare them
While the nickels and the dimes are being
gathered to raise the desired amount they
maintain a constant fear and pray three
times day.-Tucson Star.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1890-09-27

1.-THE old homestead of Henry Clay" said
Mr.. James Harrock, of Frankfort, KY, sis
the property of Maj. H. G. Mcdowell, a
relative by marriage of the Clay family. 1t
retains all the interesting features of the
days when it was the pride of the great
pacificator and the banquet hall for states
men, as well as hospitable retreat for
jaded and moneyless travellers through the
bluegrass region. Hundreds of persons
visit the historic spot in the course of a
week, and are shown through with true
Kentucky courtesy by Maj. Mcdowell and
his servants. Within the walls many valu-
able relics, which were preserved by Clay.
still remain us nearly as possible in the po-
sitions where he placed them. The swords,
the medals, and other trophies, which
would lead one to conclude that they SYM
bolized military achievements, were the
presents of friends who showed this mark
of esteem to the conquests of the great
lover of peace.-Chicago News.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1890-09-27
A Philadelphia Innovation.

philadelphia may be slow in many
things" said commercial traveller, 'but
there is one convenience in operation there
that would like to see introduced in New
York. Every barber shop in the Quaker
City able to keep brush boy has a port
able boot backing stand which can be
used while the customer is being shaved.
Instead of putting both legs on the rest
in front of him he puts one on the stand,
which is built just the proper height to ac-
commodate each foot, the leg being in the
same position as when you are seated in a
chair. would like to see it introduced
here. A man saves lots Of time by it,
New York Letter.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1890-09-27

A singular phenomenon is described in a
Scotch journal. A particular species of
willow tree was in flower, and attached to
these blossoms, which resembled an old fash
Toned bottle brush, were large number of
the big black humble bees" with which
every school boy is familiar. They re-
manned a whole day slipping the extract of
juice and then dropped helplessly to the
ground, hardly able to move, and next
morning were almost dead from exposure
One was observed to climb vertical board
of few inches and when near the top to
throw out his legs and fall backward after
the manner of the ordinary inebriate-
Chicago Herald
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1890-09-27
Easy, Ridicu1ously So, to Swim.

"The art of swimming is not difficult of
attainment, rather ridiculously easy" said
Professor Donaldson. "All that is wanted
is confidence. When the beginner secures
this all difficulty ceases. A familiarity
with the buoyant power of water should
be gained. A good way to acquire this is
for the beginner to advance breast high
into the water and allow an egg to drop
to the bottom. The object is to dive down
with eyes open and bring up the egg.
HE will soon find by depressing his feet
he can rise to the top. The thing that will
strike these beginners is the difficulty of
forcing themselves through the water to
reach the egg. This is where the benefit
of the experiment comes in, for the learner
becomes aware of the great sustaining or
supporting power of water, and thus con-
fidence is gained. "-New York Sun.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1890-09-27
To Amateur Poets.

Why do you write poetry? Why does
anyone else who must earn his bread and
butter by brain or muscle write poetry?
Not that it is not grand and beautiful
not that the world can do without it-not
that it does not make the world better but
because there is no money in it, Some of
the great poets have made money, and
few of the lesser ones have, perhaps, made
living, but for an amateur there seems to
be no show. Were you today to produce
something better than Tennyson's best
you would find hard work to sell it for
S. bill One who has name and fame to
make should turn to almost any other
channel.-Detroit Free Press.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1890-09-27
Statesmen as Directors.

The statistician has been at work again,
and finds that out of the sos members of
the house of lords no less than 81 are di-
rectors of public companies. Out of these
81 there are % peers who share in the di-
rection of 122 companies, IS being dividend
paying concerns. The "most numerous
director" if l may use the expression. is
the Marquis of Tweeddale, who is on the
board of no less than IA companies, 1872 of
which pay dividends. Peers sons close
connections do not come so we'll out of this
statistical ordeal for notice that out of
the 103 companies with which 16 scions of
noble houses are connected only 81 are at
present paying dividends.-London Figaro
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1890-09-27

Breathing through the nose saves irrita-
tons of the throat and lungs by warming
the air if cold, by straining it if dusty, be-
fore it reaches their more delicate mem
branes. Breathing through the nose Sc
cures the uniform temperature of that
organ through the constant expelling of
warm air. Breathing through the nose
strengthens the muscles of the diaphragm,
thus inducing deeper and fuller respira-
ton. Emphasize the object of breathing
and show how the minute blood cells,
through their system of thread like cap
illaries, become the wonderful builders
and repairers of the body.-New York
,JOurnal
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1890-09-27

anu instances there are-rare, out we'll
Observation-Disclosures hounds have been
laid on to spot where the fox has been
seen to pass, and have failed to show even
an indication of feathering, yet, on being
brought back to the same place after an in
terval of five or ten minutes, have taken
up the line and gone away at score, though
it was absolutely impossible that fresh
faint could have been left; thus making it
appear that scent may be held in suspense,
or rise for a short period above the reach
of hounds olfactories, and then settle down
again" -J. N. Hallock in Christian at
Work
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1890-09-27
A Premature Exit.

81 hear young Crimsonbeak has been act
ing at your theatre" said Jay to a theatre
cal man.
eyes, he has, replied the man addressed,
with meaning.
''How did he act?"
about as rank as man could act"
"You don't say so! What part did he
take?"
"Well, you see, he was acting as treasurer
for the company, and when he left sud
denly he took the larger part of a weeks
receipts. New York Ledger.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1890-09-27

The average level of the solid earth has
been calculated by DR.. John Murray to be
1,4OO fathoms below sea level; but more
recent explorations show greater ocean
depths, according to DR.. Fl. r. Mill, and
a mean sphere level at a depth of loo
fathoms. That is, all the land above the
level of 100 fathoms beneath the sea
would have to be filled into the greater
depths in order to give equal height to all
parts of the solid earth.-New York Tele
gram
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1890-09-27
A Society Item.

Old man Einstine gave progressive
eucher party at his palatial home in Hoot-
ersville not long ago. Mrs. Leibreitz won
the first prize, which was German silver
pencil case. AS the guests were leaving
Mrs. Leibreitz waddled over to her host
and, holding up the prize coquettishly,
asked him how she could use it when there
was no lead in the case.
"Ah, my tear, wheezed the old fellow,
"youst come down to the shtore tomorrow
an veil sell you all you vant"-Chicago
Hara1d
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1890-09-27
Interments in Westminster Abbey.

A survey of Westminster Abbey, taken
under the direction of the royal commits
sion, has made known the fact that there
still remain ninety places within the edi-
flee where interments may take place. By
those members Of the commission who are
opposed to anything in the form of an adj
dition to the abbey, this fact is used as an
argument for letting things alone. 1t is
pointed out that taking the average of the
last century it will be long time before
these ninety places are filled up.-Ex-
chaDCe
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1890-09-27

The Mount Desert Herald says that when
the famous old Kearsage sent the Alabama
to the bottom of the sea on that memorable
June day, 1864, her big 11-inch gun, which
did such good service on the occasion, was
manned entirely by crew of men from
Southwest Harbor, Mount Desert The
man in charge of the gun was "native"
of Southwest Harbor, and his first shot
killed and wounded ten men on the Cor.
fadorofo y,rivataa
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1890-09-27

London gossips have it that Mr.. Stanley
made known his engagement in the follow
ing manner: Mr.. Stanley observed to a
friend that he would be in London during
July to attend a wedding, after which he
would go to Scotland. ''Your weddingS"
asked the friend, jokingly. eyes," replied
Stanley, 'pm going to marry Miss Dorothy
Tannant."
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1890-09-27

There are about 105 sardine factories in
France, and the produce of each factory is
5000 cases, each containing 100 boxes. The
tocal produce for the year 1889, which is
not far from the average, was 672, 266 cases,
and there is net profit on each case of
about so cents.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1890-09-27
The Scent of Hounds.

That this is very remarkable all admit,
but the following, by an author of repute,
appears almost past belief, yet is generally
admitted to be true: ''This much is certain
that hounds will, on really good seeming
days, carry as good head, and run as I'M
erringly fifty yards down wind of the line,
as they can when following in the actual
track, showing that scent can be diffused
over very considerable space OF grounds
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1890-09-27
About Don Ouixote.

Don Quixote is pronounced in several
different ways in English, the favorite be-
ing Don Kwixit. The Spanish pronuncia-
ton of the word sounds very much like
donkey naughty. He is not coming to this
country to lecture. He has been dead sew
sral years.-Texas Siftings.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1890-09-27

course>. He could walk a little but could not
get up if he fell down, and could not move
when in bed, having no use of his hands. l i'm
mediately commenced with the CUTICURA REM
EDIEs, using all freely. One sore after another
healed, bony matter forming in each one of
these five deep ones Just before healing, which
then they would heal rapidly. One of the
ugly bone formations preserved. After taking
a dozen and half bottles he was completely
cured, - is now, at the age OF six years, a
strong 85thealthy child. MRS. E. S. briggs,
May SifSS5. 612 E. Clay ST., Bloomington, Ill
Nv grandson remains perfectly well. N
signs of scrofula and no sores.
MRS. E. s. briggs,
February z, 1890. Bloomington, III.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1890-09-27
Evils of Imitation.

Head Of the stablishment-David you
are fool
David-Well, sir, can't help it. When
you engaged me you told me to initiate
you, and I've done the best could.-New
York Ledger.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1890-09-27

The manufacture of cotton goods in Cey-
lon has for the last few years made re-
1narkable progress. The island promises
well to become as dangerous a rival to In
dia in that branch of industry as in the
cultivation OF tea. Wages is even lower
there than in India.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1890-09-27

hand, and as his blood be-
came more and more impure
it took less time for them to
break out. A sore came on
the chin, beneath the under
hip, which was very offensive.
His head was one solid scab,
discharging a great deal.
This was his condition at
twenty-five IN o n t h sold,
when 1 undertook the care
of him, his mother having
died when he was a little
more than a year old, of
cOnsum ptiOp (scrOfu1a nf
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1890-09-27
MEDICAL.
A SCROFULOUS BOY
Running Sores Covered His Body and
Head. Bones Affected. Cured
by Cuticura Remedies.

When six months old the left hand of our
little grandcbild began to swell, and had every
all to no purpose. About five months after it
became running sore. Soon other sores
formed. He then had two of them ON each
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1890-09-27

The first furnace for cremation in the
United States was built Vt Washington,
Pa, by DR.. j. lie Moynan
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1890-09-27
SUMMARY OF CONTENTS
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Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1890-09-27
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Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1890-09-27
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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-10-23
They Will Garry Anything

What won't we carry2 You ask" said
the superintendent Of one of the great
express companies to New York report
er. 1--WE will carry anything that is
loose at both ends and Is not too big to
go inside a railway car. / know of an
express agent out West who got an order
once to ship mans body that mad lain In
the grave for months. He promptly had
1t dug up, Theoretically scaled and for
warded, with the undertakers bill and
the express charges, c. o. ID. Children
are frequently sent by express, They
must have flrst-class passenger :ickets, of
course, but our agent looks after them,
sees that they are fed, and delivers them
to the local agent at their destination.
The local agent gets the proper receipt
for the child from its accredited guard
ians, and not till then do We surrender
the charge. What was the most remark.
able consignment ever saw shipped by
an express company? Well, let me think.
| have seen some curious things on our
line, but the one that beat them all, both
for trouble and pitifulness consisted OF
the dead bodies of man and his wife,
who had been killed by cyclone out
West, the whole family of their children,
all young, from the baby up to ten-year
old girl, ACCOMPANYING them home again
TO England. They had been sent for by
relatives there, as they had none in this
country. l tell you that was a trouble.
some job, but we got through with it all
right"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-10-23
Industry and Stark Cattle Show

The Industry and Stark Cattle Show
was held on Rustic" Park, Stark, Oct. 7
This was the first cattle show which has
been held in this section for several years
There was good crowd in attendance
and 1t was the general remark, what 9
fine place for a cattle show" Some very
fine stock was onHexhibition.
Following is a partial list of premi
ums;
District Teams River District, Ii;
Creation District, 2; Norton District, 3.
Horses Stations, L d. Tinkham, l.
Hiram Daggett, 2; g. F. Hooper, 8.
3-year- old colts-Charles Locke, /; ]
+ Frederic. .; s. Fle.ehar, =
1-year old colts-P. b. Frederic & Son
| L. f. Frederic, p W. W. Grratou, 3
l-year-old colts-A. Bracket, L. d
Tinkham, 2; Barlow Nichols, 8.
Breeding Mares and Foals-Mark Ster
ry, /; D. w. Creation, 2; S. Leeman, 3.
Cattle-Matched Oxen, Z. S. Nichols,
Will Spaulding. 2; o. W. Creation, 3.
Draft 0xen-G. W. Creation, l; O. W
Creation, 2; L. NJ. Creation, 3.
S-year old Steers-W. L. Spauldlug, l
Water Collins, 2; P. B. Frederic & Son
g.
2 year Steers-E. S. Nichols, |; P
| BlFrederic & Son, 3; G. w. Shaw, 3.
l-year- old-Will Spaulding, l.
Beef Oxen. and .Cows-E. S. Nichols,
Simon Upper, 2; o. W. Creation, 3.
Mich Cows-C. A. Bracket, l and 3
O.,W. Creation, 2.
Stock Cows-W. l.. Spsulding, l; j. A
Frederic, Q; o. W. Creation, 3.
| Fat Sheep. V. Fletcher, /, . and 3.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-10-23
Somerset Pomona at st Adams

The regular October meeting OF the
Pomona at st. Adams was the most large
ly attended of any of the meetings thus
far held during the year. Patrons were
present from Resolute grange, Plscata-
quis county, from Sebasticook grange,
Waldo county, from Dexter, North New
port aud Twilight oranges, Penobscot
county; and from Harmony, St. Adams.
Plttsfeld, Athens, Skowhegan and New
Portland oranges, Somerset county.
Worthy Master l. II. Moulton, opened
the grange at 1890, A. NJ, with the Over.
seer, Lecturer, Steward, Treasurer, Sec
rotary, Gate Keeper, Ceres and Lady
Assistant Steward filling their allotted
stations
Bro. L. C. Dillingham; gave the Patrons
a cordial welcome to the hall and homes
OF the st. Adams grange. Sister Z. l..
X. Adams, in behalf of the Pomona, fra
ternally responded to the address Of well
come. Bros. l.. w. Jose of Dexter
grange, and l. NJ. Bates of Twilight
grange, responded to the call for remarks
for the good of the Order.
Sister S. j. Cooper read original es-
say entitled ''Our Young People as l see
them"
DlalHlDH huu uTdlub WAS Inc UTbt
topic presented for discussion. Bro. |. O
Winslow gave very instructive address
on the benefit derived from draining our
wet lands, and Bro. Joel Richardson gave
the information from practical experience
necessary to properly construct drains.
Bro. o. ]. Hancock. worthy chaplain Of
the Maine State grange, offered impressive
and eloquent remarks which were highly
ans. All t.I 49, ali
Richardson presented an original essay
on THE standing and duties of farmers
as American citizens", and Bros. Oramel
Murray, AlonLo Smith and c. A. Moulton
followed with remarks on the same sub.
ject. Bro. W. W. Brown responded to
the call FOR one of his beautiful songs. A
class of six were instructed in the Fifth
degree and admitted into the Pomona
Next meeting with Athens grange, Tues.
day Nov. 4.
S. +. EMERSON, Secretary.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-10-23
Cape Cod Grammar

A few weeks ago q circus visited Prov
incetown. 1t was the first circus of this
kind in eleven years. Everybody went to
1t, and even the people of Truro drove
| over In wagons. That would hardly be
worth recording at this late day were Il
not that the people have not yet ceased to
| talk about 1t and laugh again at the jokes
of the clowns. They were discussing the
parade in Frank Smiths office the othel
evening when somebody referred to the
steam calliope connected with the show
| He pronounced 1t In four syllables, to the
great amazement of the company.
"Why don't you say calliop, Lew" in
quired one of the old fishermen.
"Well," replied Lew pulling long at his
pipe and then removing 1t from his mouth
"there was a man here at that time who
writes for newspapers. and l heard hin
say caliope. He ought to know what,
right, and, though didn't doubt 1t,
asked him, and he said Is was correct Il
pronounce the last e."
| This was too authoritative to admit Of
| further argument, and the company wa
oppressed with silence until the elder fisl
er man inquired:
How would this writer man pronounc'
P-e-ne-l-o-p-e!"
"Penclo-pe,' triumphantly answered
Lew; II asked him the same question ant
he told me-"
Silence again, while the elder fisherman
unused bit, and then wound up the dis
| cussion with:
Huh! Then according to the write
man suppose should say to my daught
ers, Calliopy and Penelopy,go down to tn
ma,ket and buy me cantelopy, ehT-N
| L. Sun