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The Monitor., 1891-10-02
One iInrse pnmer.

When men first begin to become fa-
miliar with the methods Of measuring
mechanical power they often speculate
on where the breed of horses is to be
found that can keep at work raising
$4,000 pounds one foot per minute, or
the equivalent, which is more familiar
to some mechanics, of raising $50 pounds
100 feet per minute. Since 33, 900 pounds
raised one foot per minute is called one
horse power, it is natural that people
should think the engineers who estab-
lished that unit CT measurement based
it on what horses could really do But
the horse that can do this work does not
exist.
The horse power unit was established
by James Watt about II century ago, and
the figures We're fixed in curious way
Watt found that the average horse Of
bis district could raise 22 600 pounds one
foot per minute At that time Watt
was employed in the manufacture of en-.
gines, and customers were so hard to
find that all kinds of artificial induce
ments were necessary to induce power
users to buy steam engines AS method
Of encouraging them Watt offered TO sell
engines reckoning 81, ,000 foot pounds to
a horse power. And thus he was the
means Of giving false unit to one OF
the most important measurements in the
world. Rider and Driver.
The Monitor., 1891-10-02

A Chinaman boarded Market street
car and handed the conductor five cent
piece. That official rang up fare on
the register and, while making change
for another passenger, put the China
mans nickel in his mouth. In going
around the curve by the public buildings
the car gave lurch and the conductor
swallowed the coin The fact of what
the result might be to his digestion didn't
seem to trouble him so much as being
short in his cash His fist move was to
put the Celestial off the car, but the fare
had already been registered and he spent
the remainder of the trip in trying to
figure whether he was five cents ont or
five cents in, or both. Philadelphia
Record
The Monitor., 1891-10-02

Victor Hugo sold one Of his earliest
novels for 800 francs, or sixty dollars,
and for Les Miserables," forty years
later, received 800, 900. Archibald CLAY
ering Gunter, Il New York author, whose
first works not only did not bring sixty
dollars, but were actually rejected, has
received, SO far, from his sales of Mr..
Potter Of Texas, which might be said to
be his lies Miserables." $1l5. 5.000 New
York Advertiser
The Monitor., 1891-10-02
What spectacies Have Done.

Eyeglasses are commonly ground with
equal convexity on both sides The ma
terial for their manufacture is both
glass and kind of stone called Brazilian
pebble. 1t is really a rock crystal of
very fine quality and does not resemble a
"pebble" in any particular Spectacles
have alleyiated more misery than all
other human agencies, because there is
no sorrow equal to that caused by i'm
paired sight.-St. Louis Republic
The Monitor., 1891-10-02

Phoebe Couzins, who is best known at
present by reason Of her row with the
lady managers of the Worlds fair, who
discharged her from the position Of Sec
retary, IS a native Of St. Louis. For
twenty years she practiced law there, be-
ing graduate of the Washington Law
school in 1s7l When her father was
made United States marshal in st. Louis
she was made his deputy, and when he
died was made his successor. She is a
brilliant brunette, with flashing black
eyes
The Monitor., 1891-10-02
ESKIMO Mourning customs.

Al Eskimos are superstitious about
death, and, although they hold festivals
in memory Of departed friends, they viii
usually carry dying person to some
abandoned hat, there to drag out his re-
naming days without food, medicine,
water or attendance. After the death of
husband or q wife the survivor cuts
the front hair short and fasts for twenty
five days. st. Louis Republic
The Monitor., 1891-10-02
no You Cougar

Don't delay Take Kemps Balsam, tho
best cough cure. It will cure your coughs
and colds 1t will cure sore throat or a
tickling In the throat. II will cure pains in
the chest. 1t will cure influenza and bron-
chitis and all diseases pertaining to the
lungs because 1t is pure balsam. Hold it
to the light and see how clear aud thick it
is. You will see the excellent effect after
taking tho first dose. Large bottles 50c
and o..
The Monitor., 1891-10-02

John William Mackay was born ia
Dublin, ireland, in 1881; got his educa-
ton in New York in 1s40-50, gained q
moderate fortune in California in 1855-70,
and then made many millions in the
great bonanza Of Nevada He was al
ways q great lover CT art and married a
lady of similar tastes. who is now the
somewhat famous Mrs. Mackay Of Lon
don and Paris. Some years ago she paid
the illustrioas AIeissonier S1J.240 for
panel portrait Of herself, but was SO dis
appointed with it that she refused to LET
it be seen, and when the artist exhibited
il at the Paris salon she was SO indig-
nant that she left that city and located
in London. Finally, however, she had
the picture hung in her drawing room
at 6 Carlton House. London, ard while
the critics agree that the hands are un-
reasonably large, they approve the rest
OF the portrait.
The Monitor., 1891-10-02
IN the Metropolis.

The present city hall of New York
was completed in 1912, but was in use
several years before; George Washing
ton wrote his first message in one Of the
first rooms made ready for use, and in
his time the structure was spoken of
with pride 1t is 216 feet long by 105
feet deep, three stories high, and cost
100000. Now that New York has de-
cided to have new city hall the old one
acquires great historic interest.
The Monitor., 1891-10-02

Brooklyn made
vacant by the re-
tirement Of Rear
Admiral Braine.
Captain Erben, a
native Of New
York, was ap-
pointed midship-
man in 1913, and
rose slowly in
rank through the
years of peace;
but in 1862 was
made Fie11fauanf
The Monitor., 1891-10-02
ur.n wAs rssngy ROTTEN.

And how much I suffered it is hard TO des-
cribe That loathesome disease, catarfh,
caused the above and the doctors said they
could not relieve me. paid hundreds of
dollars for which | received no benefit |
got more good from two bottles ofSulphur
Bitters than from all the money | paid to
doctors. l shall continue the Sulphur Bit
tiers, as | have great faith that they will
cure mes. II Day, al HanoTer -
Boston.
The Monitor., 1891-10-02

nent will leave
the main party at
Hamilton inlet
and go up to the
falls of Grand
river, which are
reported to be
1000 feet high,
though no scien-
tifc observer has
ever seen them
and only two or
three white men
at tba 1nCeA Tho
The Monitor., 1891-10-02

Jennie (gushinglyl- Have you ever
seen the Catskills in September?
Oldboye (siightly i,nfJ-l kill EN- all
the year round miss They die just as
easy in August rs in September, = Pitts
burg Bulletin
The Monitor., 1891-10-02
Where a face is used on a piece

Where face is used on piece of
money it is always in profile, because
the cameo is more readily struck with
the die in that manner, and if full or
three-qnarter face were represented, the
nose of the gentleman or lady would get
damaged in circulation and produce a
ridiculous effect.
The Monitor., 1891-10-02

commander Soon after the war he was
promoted to full commander, and in
1879 received his commission as captain.
He is now second on the active list Of
that rank.
The Monitor., 1891-10-02

main party viii sail up TO Cape Chad
leigh, in latitude 60 degs., and thence
survey the coast and explore the ada
cent region southwark. Scientific men
await the results with great interest.
The Monitor., 1891-10-02

Professor Leslie A. Lee is head Of the
Bowdoin college expedition now on its
way to explore Labrador One detach-
The Monitor., 1891-10-02

1t is rather interesting to note the pho
tographic illustrations Of the primitive
manner in which mails are carried even
nowadays i'll northern Michigan, where
the function Of the United States post is
undertaken by dogs Tie latter. in
teams Of six, draw sledges carrying the
letter sacks over the wintry SHOWS
The Monitor., 1891-10-02

Head of ne Brooklyn Navy Yard.
Captain Henry Erben takes the place
of commandant of the navy yard at
The morning call., 1891-06-20
AN INHUMAN PHYSICIAN.
He Cuts Open the Wound of an ImpOv-
erished Patient.

He Cuts Open the Wound of an ImpoV-
erished Patient.
DR.. L. w. Whitney, against whom COM
plaiht was made by William White, was ar
rested yesterday and locked up at the Des-
plaines-street Police Station, says the Chi
cago Inter Ocean.
Two hours after his Incarceration DR..
James H. Picker of 181 West Madison
street signed special bail-bond in the sum
OF $1,000, and DR.. Whitney was released.
The charge against Whitney is assault
with a deadly weapon with intent to do bod
lily injury, and the warrant was sworn out
by William White, fruit-Deddler.
White alleges that he was accidentally
struck Oh the head with brick, and that a
severe scalp wound was inflicted. He says
Whitney sewed up the wound but when lie
found that White had no money to pay for
the treatment the doctor deliberately cut the
wound open and kicked him out Of his
Office.
Dr. Whitney did not deny the story told
by White, but said IN explanation OF his
conduct that he thought White was attempt
ing to defraud him Of his fee and in cutting
the stitches he only followed the course
adopted by all physicians. He said that
White asked to be treated and treatment
was given. White said he only had 80 cents,
and showed quarter and two nickels, but
told the doctor that his father kept livery
stable on Eagle court and would pay the
bill. Whitney then cut the stitches and
White left.
Among the majority of his associates
Whitney has an unenviable reputation. a
number of reputable physicians deny that
it is common or professional practice to
undo treatment, even though the patient is
unable 10 pay for what has been done.
Whitney made one parting remark when
he left the station that he couldn't treat
patients for nothing" but he said if White
had explained when he applied for treat
ment that he had no money he would gladly
have sewed up his wound and trusted him
for his pay.
The morning call., 1891-06-20
A HUSBANDS PERFlDY.
He Robs His Wife and Deserts Her for a
Handsome Spanish Girl.

handsome spanish OIfI.
Alferd G. Schneider. Harlem real es-
tate dealer, was married in Lepsic twelve
years ago to Miss Heinrich. They came to
this city, and Schneider is reputed to have
made money, says a New York special to
the Globe Democrat They lived hap
PLY and in good style. Mrs Schneider re-
ceived news in the summer of 1899 that her
father had died and had left her $1,000
marks, about $4,000. Mrs. Schneider says
she was too grief-stricken to think about
the money, but that her husband bothered
her until she gave him a power of attorney
to go to Germany and collect the legacy.
He sailed in October 1889, ON the Fulda. She
heard nothing from her husband until
March, 1890, when she got loving letter
telling her that he had collected the money
ana had started to return on sailing YES
sci, as he dreaded the rough voyage on the
steamships. He did not mention the name
of the sailing vessel. A month later she got
a letter saying that the vessel had been
wrecked on the coast of Spain, but that
Schneider had been saved. She heard moth
ing more until last August. when the Span
ish mail brought an anonymous letter an
nouncing that Schneider had died at the
house of the unknown writer The letter
contained 1000 marks, which was said to be
all that was left OF the legacy, Schneider hay
said that Schneider on his death bed sent
love to his wife,
Mrs. Schneider put on widows weeds and
m0urned for her husbands untimely death.
One day last September she was startled,
while out walking, to see Schneider prom
enading Broadway with black-eyed Span
ish girl lie did not appear TO be bit sur
prised, and cooly introduced the Spanish
girl as a companion Mrs Schneider would
find very agreeable. He told his wife to 90
home and that he would follow her at once
Mrs. Schneider has not seen him since.
She found that Schneider was living uptown
with a handsome Spanard and engaged
counsel, who have brought action in the
Supreme Court to compel Schneider to hand
over the legacy. She is thinking of prose
cutting him for bigamy too A process
server found Schneider playing billiards in
Harlem. The wife's lawyers say that
Schneider admitted that he has the legacy,
but denies that he Is married TO the Spanish
GIRL
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The Committee Hard at WOrk-Appro-
prfatfons Made.

The Committee Hard at Work-Appro-
priatfons Made.
A meeting of the Fourth of July Commit
tee was held last evening at their headquar-
tiers in the Nucleus Building, A. Ruef in
the chair.
The Chairman stated that the Finance
Committee had been quite successful in its
collecting tour during the day, and $1,000
was already secured. Many business men,
however, refused to contribute on the
ground that they had heard that the fire
works display was TO be used TO advertise
certain business houses. The committee
wished it to be understood, however, that
nothing of the kind would be tolerated, nor
would there be any diyvy or banquet after
the celebration. If balance is left after
meeting all obligations, it will be turned
over to the City Treasurer for the use Of
the committee Of 1892.
Eugene T. Bert, Grand Marshal-elect,
stated that there had been more acceptances
from Federal, State and civil organizations
wishing 70 take part IN the procession than
ever before and that there " as every reason
TO believe that the national holiday will be
celebrated more periodically than ever be-
fore.
Touching upon another point, he said that
4 Information had been brought TO him that
certain organizations were preparing Udu-
nerS and tTansparencies bearing boycOttlng
notices and devices which they intended
paradiug. lie gave notice that nothing OF
that kind would be tolerated, and that if
the attempt is made to use them they will
be removed from the procession by the
Marshal's aids ami the police.
j. c. Quinn, Chairman of the Literary
Committee, reported a programme, which
was well received. A sum of $500 was
allowed him to meet necessary expenses.
T. Dune OF the Regatta Committee pre-
sented a programme, which was also ap-
proved, and $500 allowed for expenses.
The Decoration Committee asked for $3.50,
but as the collections are not yet sufficient
to justify the expense the matter was de-
fefred till next meeting.
III contracting with the fireworks manu-
facturerS, ;he committee requires the makers
to specify the value of each piece ordered,
and to agree that in the case OF its failure to
90 off, or Of its inferior character, its full
value shall be deducted from the BILL In
this way they expect to make the fireworks
more successful than ever before. One
thousand i've hundred dollars was allowed
this comuittee. and three displays were ar
ranged for, at North Bea n, Western Add
ton and south of Market street.
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80 d fne-bred pigeons.

motion, fneness of head and back, slender
ness Of neck, breadth of breast, shortneSs of
back, wings well off the ground, tail fiat,
saucer shaped and regular in the center,
legs and feet we'll shaped.
The members of the society spent an hour
in earnest discussion on these topics and
much valuable information was elected by
those comparisons which have been else
where said to be odious. Among the ex-
hjbitors were 6. II. de Manuel, E. G..
Koenig, Otto Brewett, II. II. Carlton, G. T.
Marsh. George BettleSt0n and a. n. Bayley
Mr.. Carlton is tile owner OF a number of
inside tumb!eTS. owls and hOmers, the owl
pigeon being one of his specialties Mr.
BiddleSton, another member of the society,
makes speciality of pouterS. Mr. Marsh
breeds Jacoblns, fantailS, homers and
pouterS; Mr.. Baily owls, hOmers, in
side tumblerS, trumpeterS and magDies :;
Mir. kOenig English carriers and hOmers.
Mr.. Middleton is daily expecting from the
East a shipment of fnely-maTked tumbleTS,
agates AMI rose-wings.
The society meets once a month for Tegu-
lar exhibitions, with occasional extra mid
monthly meetings, Tor mutual instruction
and comparison of birds. Although but
three years established 1t mas gained a firm
f0oth0id and deserved recognition among
the COlum barian societies OF the Coast The
majority OF those members Who possess
homing pigeons belong to a side organZa-
ton OF the California Homing Club. which
has regular matches, the next being fixed for
Tomorrow On this occasion the birds will
be released at SOedad, making their way
10 San Francisco on an air line of los miles
In the last match, which took place on May
30th, the birds were released at PajaT0, leav-
ing that point at $50 A. NJ. and hOmlng in
the various lofts in this city between y noon
and l O'Clock The best time was 757 yards
a minute.
The club has received notice from Port
land, Oregon, of very fast time made by a
bird belonging to w. w. Brotherton of that
city. 1t was released at HaIsey, and COW
cred the distance from that point to Port
land, 81 miles, in hours IA minutes, or at
the rate Of 1911 yards a minute.
The morning call., 1891-06-20
IROOUOIS BRAVES.
Seven Palefaoes Put on Variant and
Feathers.

Seven Pa1efaoes Put on Variant and
Feathers.
At meeting of the Irouuois Club, held
last night, the Committee on the Reorganiza-
ton of the Democratic Party, a movement
which emanated from tbs organization, re-
ported favorable progress, and the Picnic
Committee reported net balance OF 500.
The members then donned their wigwam
clothes, the campfire was lighted, and the
tribe proceeded to initiate seven palefares
into the mysteries of the IToQuois Club.
The lights were turned down and the
nOvitates were marched around the room
and Intercepted by the officers, after which
their seaips were test.d and found intact by
the other braves j. c. RuddOck oficiated
as Grand Sachem, L. Y. Merle as Big Med
cine Man and Z. P. Z. Troy as Senior
Sycamore. The initiated wsrTiOrs were
Senator w. u. Williams, y. B. Pratt, T. a.
Burns, Of San Francisco; L. B. Leake c.
Gottheimer, J. Il. Rice and j. P. Martin, Of
Dixon, SOlauO County.
At the conclusion Of these ceremonies the
seven newly made IrcquOis were called upon
for a narration Of their experience, and each
responded in a short speech, that OF L. B.
Leake, editor Of the Dixon Tribune. being a
clever exposition Of the principles and aims
of the Democracy.
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GEORGE BIDWELL.
The Famous Bank OF England FoFger
q

The Famous Bank OF England Forger in
an Eastern City.
George Bidwell, the famous Bank of En-
land fOrger, leetured in Portland, Me-, the
other evening. 1t will be remembered that
he was released from Chatham Prison, En-
gland. about six years ago through the
efforts of number of prominent men, who
believed that he had thoroughly repented.
He is now trying to free from the same
prison his brother Austin and two clerks Of
his, who are serving a life sentence for the
same crime. His efforts, says the Portland
Press, have been seconded by such men as
John Bright, recently deceased British
statesman; James Russell Lowell, late
Minister to England; DI. Edward Beecher
and hosts of other eminent men. His toll
has been unremitting in behalf Of this
object. He has worked as few men work
for fame and wealth to clear his brother
His book, which gives the stoIY of his
crimes and life, is not tiashy specimen OF
literature. 1t is a book the young eSpec-
ally may read with profit. Mr. BidWell is an
interesting lecturer as we'll as a writer
The press everywhere speaks highly of him
and his W0rk.-N. y. Tribune
The morning call., 1891-06-20
Hoods SarSapariIIa
Weak. Tired, Run Down.

Sold by all druggists 81 six for IS. Prepared only
by @. 1. HOOD CO., Apothecarles, Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar
The morning call., 1891-06-20
AGED AND IN TROUBLE.
Story Told by an old Pioneer Who Is n,
i'm the HosDitaI.

Story Told by an old Pioneer Who Is Now
in the Hospital.
A. w. Burroughs, one Of the early set
tiers OF the State, is laid up with badly
sprained ankle in the Receiving Hospital.
He says that in 1852 he came to California
and located at Hangtown. Fortune smiled
on him, and in 1853 he had made some $50
600. He invested this in mercantile BUSH
ness. but was unsuccessful. and after roam
ing all over this State and Oregon finally
settled down in Humboldt County, where
he took up some timber claims. About
three years ago he came to this city and was
wronged out of all his Humboldt property,
to recover which he brought suit which is
still pending. Since then he has made his
living polishing hard wood burls, and yes
terday, in trying to lift a heavy piece of ma
chinery, he sprained his ankle badly.
Burroughs also claims that blacksmith
named McInerney, on Golden Gate avenue.
is his partner IN the invention of an inn
proved capstan, which is worth some SSOOO
Burroughs would very much like to see Nc
Inerney and also any old residents Of Hang
town,
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MADE IT THREE-HANDED.
Two Darkies and Dog Indulge in
Fight on East Street

Two DarIies and a Dog Indulge in n
Fight on East Street.
Two COlOred men went down on East
street, near Broadway, to settle dispute a.
to which owned the best fighting dog The
CANNES had more sense than the darkies
and no amount Of coaXing or sicking"
could induce them to do battle.
This led to an argument between the men
and from words they came to blows, and for
a time things were lively around there.
They had been pounding each other for
several minutes, when one Of the dogs took
it into his head TO make thTee-corneTed
fight of it. He started in by sinking his
teeth deep into his owners leg and then
tore biz hole in the seat of his opponents
pantalOous.
The half-dozen spectators howled with
delight, while the dog walked around the
pair looking for another chance to use his
teeth The hght ended in favor of the dog,
who followed his master up the street,
needless Of the threats of the other darby,
who vowed to bring suit for the value of
the trousers.
The morning call., 1891-06-20

His ak the Grand Old Man of England grips,
And lays the mon2rchs OF the forest low,
But when il comes 10 showing up the chips
With wales he isn't in IL, dOn'g you know.
The morning call., 1891-06-20
PERSONAL NOTES.

Y. S. McClatchy of the Sacramento Bee is
IN the city.
Sonora EnriQueta NJ de Ramos Of Mexico,
accompanied by her daughter, is a the 0c-
cideutal.
Captain Thomas E. Fraser, founder Of the
town of Banning, San BeTnardino County, is
a a downtown hotel.
Charles Coil, large ranch owner Of Wood
land, is at the Grand.
Colonel George Z. Hooper of Sobre Vista,
S0n0ma County, is staying at the Occidental.
Joseph Ford of the firm of Murphy, Grant
IL Co., who has been seriously III az his
apartments in the Palace, is now GONZALES
cent.
The japanese Prince Kotoluti is expected
here next Wednesday on his way home from
France, where he has been spending a few
years in one Of the military schools. He
will only remain here for one day, which he
Will spend with the japanese Consul, a re-
lation of his, and will then go 10 Vancouver,
where he viii ttke passage for Japan. He
is accompanied in his journey by Chamber
lain 1auaka and a valet.