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snowy curtains of dimity, or with warmer
cOlOred ones Of damask, Calico chintz,
diaper, "blue-and- stuff" "homespun
striped and wove with damask flowers" and
silk. For table use they had napkins of
linen and table cloths of diaper, diaper
wove huckaback,".. kersey and ''damask
plain and Powered"
The household goods and furniture OF
those simple times were in strong contrast
with those now in use China was as rare
as gold, and as highly priced, most COM,
monty three china cups and saucers COM
3 rising the entire outfit of respectable
family, though the number rose sometimes
to six, but seldom to dozen. Cups and
saucers and bowls were usually of delf or
Queensware. Plates were equally seldom of
china. but, together with servers, dishes,
platters, spoons, tea and coffee potts. and
tankards, were OF pewter, brilliantly pol
ished, and rivaling the richest silver in
luster. Pewter and copper were the orna-
mental, and iron, then as at present, was
the seryiceable metal. Of the two former
were manufactured the basins, ewers,
mugs, porringers, ladies, and tea and coffee
kettles. There was little glassware in
use. and the few Jelly glasses" "halfpint
and gill glasses" salt-cellars, punch goblets
and tumblers OF glass which are enumerated
were considered unusual elegancies. Clocks
and looking glasses embe lished the houses
Of the wealthy and genteel, and the size of
the latter corresponded with the degree of
its owners social standing. Stoves were
not in general use, and coal was unknown
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Then the chief of the Khajars, by order
of the Shah, goes from one to the other fol-
Lowed by servants bearing trays of small
silver coins from which each one present re-
cejves a pinch of coin in order that they
my welcome the New Year with the good
augury OF money in their hands. While this
: 'rrnony is proceeding high officials, su-
..p rbly arrayed, place salvers before the
: hah containing specimens of the fruits OF
earth and water, or heaped with dazzling
piles of intermingled gold and silver coins
.re~il from the mint.
His Majesty then burns incense on
>. brazler The royal astrologer in the mean
simc is cirefuly studying his instruments,
watching the expected transit. As soon as
lie event is announced the Shah seizes a
magnificent Koran lying on cushion before
i'm and presses it reverently to his fore
lead, lips and bosom; he then turns to the
inol hs and earnestly exclaims: "Mom-
.barek bawshed may it be propitiOus to
oul'
A priest then crises and chants solemn
Invocation to The Almighty. Each courtier.
s'ccnrding. to rank, next approaches ana
sneels before his sovereign, receives from
Is h-nds a share of the new coins and re-
res from the hall, until all are gone and the
King Is left alone in his glory. To me
there is something extraordinarily impressive
nd original In this custom OF leaving the
Shah alone in his audience-chamber. This
rand ceremony, which In its observance of
the suns crossing and by the presentation
If fruits of the earth evidently far a,ite-
-,,iates the Moiiammpdan conquest, Is only
very rarely seen by Europeans and Chrit dams.
About an hour before noon of the same
day The Shah receives the Diplomatic corps,
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These men were both Mohammedans, but
they were also Persans and descended from
the old fre-worshipers, from whom it was
evident they had Inherited some vestiges of
the religion of Zoroaster. of which the scene
L had just witnessed was undoubtedly
part. Persians stoutly deny that any
Zoroastrianism practices are mingled with
their Mohammedan belief. But one only has
to look at their New Years customs in order
to discover how curi0usly the two religions
are blended in their usages.
No Kooz, or the Persian New Year, comes
at the time OF the spring sOlStice when the
sun crosses the line. This is distinctive
recognition OF the Sun as being presiding
deed great occasion with Persians, sea-
son of universal rejoicing, of visiting, fes-
uvlty and cessation from business for the
period of ten entire days. For weeks be-
fore the great event they are engaged in pre-
pairing for its coming, ififor no other reason,
because every Persian. be it man, woman or
child, expects 10 come out then in a brand
new suit of clothes. Those who have not
the ready money for the occasion place jew
els, embroideries OF other choice articles in
the hands of the dellals or itinerant mer-
chants to sell for them, and great bargains
may be picked up at that time.
OF course the weather is bound to be fine,
for the short winter is over, the roses are
all in bloom and for six months at least
there will be littls or no change. The even
ing before, after sunset, the people gather
around heaps of brushwood placed in a row
in the gardens. set fire TO them and then leap
over them in succession. Does not this re-
mind one of: the statement in Scripture that
the Jews, when following the idolatries Of
peighboring nations, caused their children
to pass through the ire?" This scene is
provocative of much mirth as one after
another awkwardly jumps over the burning
bushes and tumbles sprawlng this or that
way In his anxiety to escape being burned.
The hour when the sun crosses the line,
be it day or night, is the momentous period
of No KnoZ, and is celebrated by an impress
sive ceremony at the palace. As the hour
approaches, the high officers and mobiles of
the realm gather in the great throne-room
OF audience chamber. where, surrounded by
the trophies of past ages, the Shah gives
audience to his cOurtiers. Arrayed in their
costliest robes, they assemble and range
themselves on each side of the hall accord
ing to rank. First in order are the mollahs
or prelates, who seat themselves on the tes-
seIated floor Persian fashion, that is, on
their knees and heels. Next to the mollahs
follow the uncles of the Shah, the Sedr
AZe3, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and
the Minister of War, the last two facing
each other. linen follow ether high dig
nitaries, including the official head Of the
-Khajar tribe. to which the present dynasty
belongs. All remain standing except the
mollahs. Then, between the double row Of
dignitaries, the Shah slowly proceeds and
seats himself on a carpet of pearls before
the peacock throne.
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BEFORE THE
REVOLUTION.
When Small Things Were Care.
fully Gathered and Saved.
Interesting "reminiscences Of the Early Days
Of the Country-Fashion Was Inclined
to Be Stately-Furniture.

HHERE is ample evidence that the
EHR people of '76 thoroughly believed in
J1IS the maxims-"A penny saved is two
pence clear" and "Many little makes
merkle." II was time when small things
we're carefully gathered and treasured, and
even if family possessions were in the main
made up Of such, the men were for the best
part thrifty and had considerable of the
worlds substance. A good insight into
their condition and manner of life is had
from some of the old histories of the Revo-
luton. they going into the details deliberately.
In looking over the pages Of these enter
tanning "reminiscences of the early days of
the country. says the Globe-Democrat. the
frequent mention of coon, bear meat and
wild fowl shows that such must have been
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FRIVOLITIES
OF FASHION.
How a Society Girl of the Period
Spends Her Day.
The Morning Bath-Love and Lovers Cock
tails for Four-smythe's visit-"You're
an Angsr-The Afternoon Ride.

M1hEW YORK. Dec. 24.-When first the
INK lashes of Dorothy. maid of precious
WV lineage and resident of the Hill,
futter upward at the reasonable hour of 9
in the morning, and the luxurious mystery
OF her chamber is unveiled to her sleepy
dark eyes. her first thought is of her bath.
Last night white and haggard youth may
have sworn to end his miserable life for I'M
requited love Of her; to-day one may be
coming to claim the hand she has sold for a
title; these matters do not interest her.
"Cellne," she murmurs, throwing an arm
out from under the covers and looking in
the direction of the porteres that separate
her bedroom from her boudoir.
A slim young maid in snowflake cap and
very plain black dress appears noiseiessly
and, Slipping across the carpet, throws the
heavy. window curtains to one side letting
the yellow light of day burn through the
lace shades.
Have the water very hot, Celine," gurgles
the interesting figure in bed; aud then the
lar face is buried in the pillow again and
the shoulders give little shiver under the
tignt-drawn blankets.
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How the Shah, the Courtiers and
the People Celebrate the Fes.
tival of No KO0z.
GORGEOUS EASTERN PAeEANTs.
Remarkable Phases of Oriental Life.
A Day on Which Every One
Wears a Brand New Suit of
Clothes Shah's Address to
the People-Reoeption to the
Diplomatic Corps-The Annual
Horse Races, Etc.
Special TO THE CALL

IGE4HAT are you about, Hassan?" 1
HfSdS said one pleasant evening in
Va NY March to Persian servant. He
was standing holding his hands over his face
while one of his fellows named Ali Ashbar
was turning him around slowly.
Alec, looking at ME, said mechanically.
"Bally, Sahib, yes, sir" and stopped hes-
tatingly.
saw that some peculiar ceremony was
going on which they did not want inter-
rupted. and waited and watched. Alec
gradually moved Hassan around until he
was fairly turned to the west, with the new
moon directly before him. On being in
formed eli this fact Hassan mut.ered some
thing to himself for a minute, then with
drew his hands and looked at the moon with
slight bend of the head.
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plenty. Such fish as shad and herring were
laid down" by the barrel and hogshead for
winter use. Every household must have
had an ample supply of butter, lard, molas-
les, sugar and honey, with an abundance of
corn, potatoes, apples. pears and other
fruits and vegetables. Tea, coffee. choco-
late, cider, metheglin, peach brandy, whisky.
wines were the drink. Almost every gen.
tleman had his cellar stocked with the wines
and liquors.
To read of the clothing worn by the men
and women is interesting. Fashion was in
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-28

The articles Of furniture In the ante Revo-
lntionary households were not numerous.
Mahogany was the most costly and aristo-
cratic material; and of it were made their
choice chairs, straight and high backed. bed
steads, chests, drawers, stands, tables and
Bullets. Few families were without a
dresser" and corner cupboard. "Sand the
wcalthier ones adorned their houses with
the stately Dutch cupboard" made Of
costly wood, often imported from abroad,
and almost capacious enough tor town.
meeting. The ordinary furniture Of the
houses was usually made of bilsted, gum,
pine, walnut, cherry, or red cedar. This
last was the favorite. and was applied to
lye.casks. Fables clurns, cupboards, clothes.
presses and chests. Tbs eupboards and
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100

We desire comment on the problems.
Scott can be complimentary without fattering,
quality that very rarely tails TO the lot Of man
kind.
Let manageable young ladies ponder over the
moral OF j. c. MS.
CHARADE
We sincerely believe with him that true hap
piness can never tall to the lot of an young
wife who chooses u husband "who drinks like a
fish,"
Atlas, Harvie O. Babcock, Fl. Y Frost, Keno
pheD, ct al, are reminded OF their promises.
There is always space reserved for such cons
as Ben Ushers.
We wish all our friends happy, bright New
Year OF success, and may they make many good
resolutions to support this department and keep
them. KERNEL,
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except for blacksmithing purposes; wood,
charcoal and turf were the only fuel. Wood
was just beginning to be burned in frank
lins," but generally was used in fireplaces,
which were provided with dogs and and
irons, and in kitchens were huge caverns,
garnished with forest Of chains, pot-hooks
and trammels,. swinging on iron cranes or
'smoke-jacks" over fires that were fed by
great logs from four to six feet in length
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-28

Emperor William has given orders that
women shall not be employed at night in
any Government factory.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-28
What Won the Baby's Heart.

What Won the Baby's Heart.
The baby stood by the window
As the ladies fitted by,
When one smiled up to him sweetly,
And caught his bright blue eye.
he followed her with his glances
Along the busy row.
Then said, "What a pretty ladvi-
her mouth was full Of snowi'
And each one may possess them
The charms that pleased him SO,
For SOZODONT will make the teeth
White as the driven snow.
When Other Charms Have Faded
A sound, white set Of teeth redeems the cOun-
tenance But they should be brushed with So
ZODONT to keep them In healthy condition.
The breath, moreover. is perfumed by this de-
lighiful toilet article, which has to a great ex.
tent superseded the old-fashioned powders and
pastes. 1t Is well named SOZODONT, word
derived from the Greek and signifying preser-
vative Of the teeth. No dealer who says that
some other dentifrice possesses qualities identi-
cal with SoZODONT, or superior to IT, should be
credited. Ask for S0ZODONT.
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Of serge. and cloaks of kersey, broadcloth
and camlet. Vests were made of diaper,
twilled cotton, dimity or velvet; gloves were
OF leather or yarn; hats were of castor, felt
or velvet; shirts of linen, cotton, homespun
or tow, and stockings OF linen, cotton or
wooden. For boots and shoes nearly every
house had whole dressed calfskins and sides
of other leather. to be made up az wanted.
All these things went to mems wear,
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ACORNS.

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quested from all the readers. COntribu ions
must be WI itten in ink, on one side Of the paper
and separate from communications. The name
and address must accompany them as a guaran.
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MORNING CALL, sos Clay street, San Fran
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No. 5S. oCTAGoN.
Ito Dance PA dense resisting membrane,
OF a flexible and extensbe nature. which forms
the general envelope OF the body. 3-Compounds
OF humic acid with a base (Supp). "A town OF
Ecuador. Din a f1uiter. GA word OF doubt.
full meaning (Script.). ITO tnfatuate (rare)
San Ffatictsco, CAPTAIN n. FRANK.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-26
M.HILTON WILLIAMS. MD,
ASTA M q

NJ. G. P. S. o.,
By His Hot Air Medicated Inhalations and his
COMPOUND OXYGEN TREATMENT.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-26

1t is common error to suppose every dis
ease which is attended by oppressed breath
ness OF breath in Consumption and Pneumonia
just as we do in Asthma, only that in these
diseases it is always present, whereas in Asthma
it occurs in paroXysms
Asthma is spasmodic disease of the lungs
which manifests itself in periodic attacks or
fits" 1t comes on suddenly and is attended
with great difficulty of breathing while it lasts
but when the attack is over the patient breathes
almost as well as in health.
Nervous, Humid and Dry Asthma are names
given to different forms of this disease. EN-
physema is another and more inveterate kind
of Asthma, while Hay Fever or Rose Cold is
peculiar variety of Asthma which occurs at
certain season of the year. Each of these
forms of disease differs somewhat from the
Others in symptoms, but practically these dis
tinctions are of very little value 1t does not
matter to the patient which form of Asthma
he has, since his sufferings are the same in
all, In one case the expectoration becomes
yellow, and we call it bronchial. In another
it is light, and we call it dry. When he coughs
face, we say he has Humoral Asthma. In
Nervous Asthma there is very little expector-
: alton of any kind Hay Fever always begins
as a crying cold in the head or influenza, and
a clear water runs from the nose and the eyes
before the Asthma fit comes on. In Emphysema
the expectoration is generally thick, and con-
tinues so in the interval between the fits,
while the shortness of breath is increased on
the slightest exertiOn.
Without courage and perseverance nothing
is durable But with these, aided by proper
and skillful treatment, Asthma can be cured
even after the lungs are extensively diseased
Persons desiring treatment by this system oi
practice can use the remedies at home as well
as at our office and which will cause no incon
yenience or hindrance from business whatever
Every case of Asthma is durable. Eastern
visitors and invalids will be wise in being
cured before they return home.
Those who desire to consult with me in regard
to their cases had better call at the Office for ar
examination, but If impossible to visit the Office
nprgnnQllU nf mn ,,,f
circular both of which will be sent free O.
charge Address
M. HILTON WILLIAMS, M. D.,
1877 8. Broadway, Los Angeles, Cal
Office hours-From A. NJ. to 4 p. M
Sundays-From to 2:3O P. NJ.
Residence-119 South Grand Avenue.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-26
PERSONAL,

E.J. Cox has departed for fort
nights visit at Santa Cruz.
Milton Smith is making steady re-
covery from long attack OF illness.
Deputy Sheriff G. w. Lyman, OF
Compton, was in the city yesterday.
w. S. Mills has gone to Salt Lake City
and his family will follow him in week
or two.
Miss Ora Watkins has returned from
Whittier, where she has been for some
months.
Rev. H. V. Bowkirk, of Florida, is
visiting Los Angeles. He says that the
climate here suits him better than at
home.
i. p Sumner and sister, of Ogden,
are expected to arrive today, on a
months visit to Mr.. and Mrs. w. II.
Lemon.
Mr.. w. w. West, of Santa Barbara,
was in Los Angeles Saturday and por-
tion of yesterday, returning on the after
moon train.
William Sloan, lately a resident OF
Pasadena, moved to East Los Angeles
last week, and is domiciled at 129 South
Walnut street.
Judge R. T. Pearson, of st. Paul, is
visiting the city with his family. He
will depart soon for the northern part Of
the state, to return later in the season.
Col. S. T. Smilter, of Louisville, and
daughter, left yesterday for a trip about
the northern part of the state. They
have been in Los Angeles and vicinity
tor six months.
Rev. H. M. Dubose leaves soon for
Houston, Texas, where he will deliver
the commencement sermon at the A.
and M. college ON Sunday, June Sth.
Later on he will conduct Chautauqua
assembly in the lone star state.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-26
NEWS NOTES.

The Democratic Alliance will meet
this evening at Y. M. l. hall, No. II N.
Main street. The question Of procuring
hall and permanent headquarters will
come up.
The city council will meet this morn
ing at 10 O'Clock. Several matters of in
Eerest are to come up, including the
First-street grade, the sewer-pipe con-
tracts and the interest on the city
funds.
Yesterday morning the ceremony of
confirmation took place at the syna-
gogue. Fourteen young ladies and gen.
tlemen were confirmed. The musical
part of the exercises was conducted by
Prof. L. Loeb, who was assisted by Mrs.
j. G.. Scarborough, Mrs. o. Haralson
and Messrs. Osgood and Pendleton.
Five youths, named John Swanson,
r. A. Young, Fred McCann, E. w.
Fisher and Theo. Teitz, were arrested
on the last train from Santa Monica yes
terday afternoon by Detective Henry
Russell, of the Southern Pacific Com
pany, for disturbing the peace of the
other passengers by using vulgar and in
decent language and making themselves
generally Objectionable. All were taken
to the city Jail, but were subsequently
released on bail.
Yesterday the feast of pentecost was
sbefttingly celebrated at the cathedral O
st. Vibiana, on Main street. A solemn
high mass was celebrated by Rev. j
Adams, assisted by Revs. Mcdonnell anc
,Gavan. The church was very hand
somely decorated with palms and can
dies by Mr.. z. Millet, ably assisted by
Mrs. Chalmers and Misses Callahan ant
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-26
BEAR VALLEY.
A Railroad to Be Built into the Sar
Bernardino Mountains.


Bernardino Mountains.
The San Bernardino Times Inder
declares that within a short time rail-
road will be constructed from San Ber-
nardino up into Bear valley. 1t is stated
that a survey has been in progress for
some time and is about completed. 1t
has been done at the expense of a promi-
nent Michigan lumberman, whose name
is not given. He has also bonded a
good deal of timber land along the pro-
posed route. 1t is expected that the
work will begin some time in August
The track, cars and engines which it is
proposed to use will be brought out
from Michigan, where they were
formerly used in a lumber region now
denuded of trees.
The Bear valley region, besides being
rich in timber, possesses scenery of in
comparable beauty, and is popular re-
sort for hunters and tourists. At pres
ent it is accessible only on burro-
back, and for that reason has
only a small number of visitors
If railroad should be built
up into the valley it would soon become
very popular camping ground during
the summer months.
Gus Knight, who is one of the proprie-
tors of the hotel in the valley, and a
famous sportsman of those parts, while
in San Bernardino recently, announced
that the fishing in all the streams that
flow out of the valley would be unusu-
ally good this year. The heavy rainfall
of last winter caused the lake to over
flow the dam and the large volume Of
water washed out of the lake a great
number of the trout and carried them
: down the stream. The head waters Of
the Santa Ana will probably furnish ex-
cellent fishing clear through the sum
|
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-26
The Natiek House.
NEW MANAGEMENT.

The Natick House, one of the oldest and best
known Hotels in the city, has lately changed
hands. M. s. Rowell has retired from the man
agement, and the House will hereafter be CON
Quoted by Mr.. II. A. Hart, Hotel man of ex-
perience. Mr.. Hart has already made a num-
Der of changes which will prove of benefit to
venience and comforts of the House. The Table
and Dining Service especially has been greatly
improved.
During the past few weeks the Natick has
been in the hands of the painters and decorat-
ors. commodious Office is one of its good
features. Electric Bells with return calls and
Fire Alarm have also been added, and altogether
the House is in better condition than ever be-
fore for doing business. ma8-1m
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-26
CHINESE MATTERS.
Expected Trouble Which Did Not
Occur,

Occur.
Almost every day since the murder of
Fong All Lung there have been
rumors of an impending riot in
Chinatown between the members OF
the two rival factions into which its in
habitants are divided. Last night the
report was bruited about that the mat
ter had come to crisis, as the high
binders had notified the storekeepers to
close their stores unless they wished
them to be looted. The news reached
police headquarters, and was evil
IDENTIFY deemed worthy of investigation,
as the whole detective force was detailed
to patrol Chinatown with the view Of
discovering the truth of the rumor.
1t was found, however, that as usual
the report hinged upon very trivial
circumstance, and that there was no
probability of riot or bloodshed in the
immediate future. A number of China
men from each of the factions happened
to meet face to face in the Chinese thea
ter during the evening, and glared at
each other in a belligerent manner; but
neither party made any other demon
stration of hostility, and in few mo-
ments there was not the slightest init
nation of anything unusual. The matter
has been much exaggerated on several
occasions of late, but the probabilities
are that no danger of a riot in China
town may be anticipated.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-26
UndeIiyered kilograms.

The following kilograms remain un-
called for at the Western Union telegraph
Office, corner Court and Main streets,
May 25, 1890: Murray G. Sanders,
Mrs +. Kempton.