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Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-11-12
All but One.

A shipload of fine horses was con-
signed from Calcutta to Bombay, under
the charge of a very honest but some
what dull agent in the employ of an East
India company. While the horses were
being landed at the slip, they managed
to break away from the men in charge,
and ran like wild animals through the
the city.
The agent caught one Of them, and,
mounting him, gave chase. After sew
eral hours of exciting work, with the
help of his men, he had captured all but
one of the horses, as he counted them.
Finally he made his reluctant way to
the superintendent Office to give an ac-
count of the matter. The superintend-
ent came to the door and listened to the
story:
"And you say there were l24 horses in,
and you have eighty of them in the
company's stables and forty-three back
in the steamer temporarily"
Eyes, sir; all safe but one, and we
cannot find him anywhere"
What is that horse you are riding?
Have you counted him." asked the super
intendent.
"Well, am an ass? OF course this is
one of 'emp' And the agent rode off in
disgust, while the superintendent roared
with laughter. London Tit-Bits.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-11-12
Clever metropolitan Beggars

Between and 12 o'clock in the even
ing it is impossible to walk half block
anywhere ON Broadway between Union
square and Thirty-third street without
being stopped by a pitiful appeal for
aims The less deserving the applicant
the more pitiful the appeal. An old but
still favorite trick with the professional
beggars is to bind up an arm or a leg
and pretend to be crippled. Some OF
them are extremely clever in making up
and careful examination would be
necessary to detect the deception.-New
York Cor. Chicago Herald.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-11-12

AS poet, whatever comparisons may
be made with his predecessors or con-
temporaries, at home or abroad, what
ever just criticisms may be recorded, we
believe it will be found at the end that a
large part of Lowells verse has passed
into literature, there to remain. The
originality, vitality, intensity and beauty
of the best of it are self evident. Al
though true, spontaneous poet. his life
had other strong interests and engross-
ing occupations, and the volume of his
verse does not equal that of others
whose careers have extended beside his
own; his impression as poet upon his
time has not equaled that of others.
1t may, indeed, be said that if as
strongly poetic in nature as they, he
would have been dominated as exclu-
sively as We're they by the poetic mood.
However this may be, the quality of his
genius, as shown in his best work, was,
we believe, quite as fine as that Of any
poet writing English in his day. No
one can read his last volume of verse
without being impressed anew by the
vigor, variety and spontaneous charac-
ter of Lowell's poetic gift. Even his
literary faults are of such nature as to
testify to the keenness of his thought
and the abundance Of his intellectual
ouipment.-Century.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-11-12
Superstitious Signs.

Two well known and energetic Detroit
merchants, who, though rivals in bust
ness, are good friends and fond of each
others society, were coming down town
one morning and the conversation
turned upon popular superstitions, when
one of them stepped off the sidewalk to
avoid passing under ladder.
What did you do that for?" asked the
one who walked right along underit.
II don't know exactly" replied the
other doubtfully.
"Superstitious, l suppose"
II suppose So"
WELL" banteringly, "Tm not that
kind. l don't believe in signs and what
they express"
mo kind:" with faint smile. as'
mary sign" with confidence.
II thought So"
"Why did you say that?"
because think SO, that's why. And
so would any other man who read that
great big sign you've got up over YOU
store inscribed, The Best Goods il
Town for the Least Money"
"Oh!' laughed the other one, and he
took him in behind the first Indian they
met and gave him fine cigar as brair
tonic.--Detroit Free Press
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-11-12
How to Make Money.

A man who is wise, careful and con-
sentative, energetic, persevering and
tireless, need have no fear of his future.
But there is one other thing. He must
have steady head, one that can weather
the rough sea of reverses from which no
life is altogether free, and one that will
not become too big when successes at
tends his efforts. Keep out of the way
of spectators. Take your money,
whether it be much or little, to one
whose reputation will insure you good
counsel. Invest your money where the
principal is safe and you will get along.
But don't forget the acorns. 1t is from
little acorns that great oaks grow. See
that you begin Alright early in life. Save
your money with regularity. BY so do
ing, you will more than save your
money; you will make money.-Henry
Clews in Ladies' Home Journal.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-11-12
How. Where and When Accidents Occur

How, Where and When Accidents Occur.
To the question as to when, where,
and how accidents occur, the only gen.
eral answer that can be given is: When
they are least expected. The CONNER
cial traveller who insures because he is
exposed to danger while on the rail
draws indemnity for an injury received
while winding a clock. The dentist
who endeavors to protect himself against
possible personal injury while using his
tools is disabled by a cinder in his eye.
1t is to be noted, however, that more &C
cidents in proportion to population oc-
cur in the south, the southwest and the
west than in the northern, the middle
and the eastern states. The older and
more closely settled portions of the coun-
try are the safer ones. AS to the times
and seasons. midwinter, with its icy
sidewalks, and midsummer, with its
great variety of outdoor occupations,
are especially prolific Of accidents
James r. Pitcher in Forum.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-11-12

An incident that is narrated Of Gen.
eral Mcclellan sheds light on the ques-
ton so often asked: Why did his SOL
diers love him so dearlyp
When the Army of the Potomac left
Harrison Landing it marched to New
port News. along the north bank of the
James river. The advance division be-
gan its march early in the morning OF
Aug. Is; but the rear division did not
move out of camp until 4 o'clock in the
afternoon of the same day
Just at dusk creek was reached. 1t
must be crossed, according to southern
custom, by fording or by single log
by the roadside. The soldiers, disliking
to fill their shoes with water, were try
ing to cross on this single log. which of
course caused an obstruction to those
behind. and really put the rear of the
army in danger.
Soon several officers rode up and took
in the situation. There was need OF
more haste One of the officers called
out:
Wade right through, my men; wade
right through"
Some surly fellow from the ranks
growled out:
Wade through yourself. and see how
you like it."
No sooner had he spoken than the
officer dismounted and waded through
the creek 1t was then discovered that
the officer was General George B. Nc
Clellan.
The soldiers gave him hearty cheer,
plunged into the creek, and afterward
the point was passed more rapidly four
abreast.
The general might have reprimanded
the soldier-indeed, he might have had
him arrested and dealt with severely.
But under the circumstances he did just
the right thing-he went where he asked
his men to go; and his men were glad to
go where he led.-Youth's Companion.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-11-12
BEAR HUNTING IN THE ROCKIES.
It Is Rather Slow Work Now Because
the Animals Are So Cautious.

It Is Rather Slow Work Now Because
the Animals Are So Cautious.
Bear hunting, as rule, do not think
would appeal to most sportsmen. 1t is
rather slow work, and one is often very
inadequately rewarded for the amount
of time and trouble spent in hunting up
bruin. There is hardly portion of the
mountains where there are not evidences
of bear, but do not believe that in any
locality they are especially abundant
They have been hunted and trapped so
long that those who survive are extreme
ly cautious. In my experience there is
no animal gifted with greater amount
of intelligence, and, in this region, the
hunters chief virtue, patience to wait
and stay in one spot, is sure to be re-
warded sooner or later with good shot
Let me say now that the danger and
ferocity of the bear is, l think, very much
overstated, yet there is just enough ele-
ment of danger to make the pursuit of
this animal exciting. Naturalists do not
now apparently recognize more than two
varieties of bear in the Rocky mountains.
That is, they class the cinnamon, silver
tip and grizzly, as grizzly bear. The
other variety, of course, is the black
bear. l am by no means sure that the
grizzly bear will not be further subdi-
vided after careful comparisons of col
lections of skulls.
Much has been said and written about
the size and weight of the grizzly bear,
and in most instances this has been mere
guess work. Lewis and Clark made fire.
quent mention of this animal and yet
their estimate of the weight falls far
below that of other writer's Only few
instances have come to my knowledge
where the weight has been ascertained
absolutely.
A good sized grizzly killed in Yellow
stone park by Wilson, the government
scout, weighed 600 pounds. Colonel
Pickett, who has neighboring ranch to
mine and who has killed more bear than
any man know of, weighed his largest,
which, if remember rightly, weighed
800 pounds. Rogers in Serb
ner'S
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-11-12
The Professional Inventor.

The professional inventor has Pc
culiar calling. His stock in trade is his
brains, and no one can map out his work
for him. he must study the needs of
mankind, and try to anticipate their
wants. To the outsider it would seem
that all the patents and inventions need
ed were made, and that there was no
longer any need of professional in
ventors. But so long as machinery is
used there will be some improvements
possible, and every new invention opens
up a field for a dozen more.-George
E. Walsh in New York Epoch.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-11-12
A Husbands Mistake

Husbands too often permit wives, and parents
their childrdn, to suffer from headache, dizzi-
ness neuralgia, sleeplessness, fits, nervousness,
when by the use of DR. Miles Restorative Ner-
vine such serious results could easily be pre-
vented Druggists everywhere say 1t gives uni
Woodworth & Co., of Fort Wayne, Ind Snow d.
90. OF Syracuse, N. Y; j. G. Wolf, H1llsdaie,
Mich and hundreds Of others say ~ Is the
craat,st seller they ever knew" 1t contains no
nniates. Trial bottles and fine book on Nervous
0iseases free, at az druggists.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-11-12

links Cat variety entertainment
That fellow in front of us was about the
only one who didn't applaud that good
old song, Don't Despise Man Because
He Wears Ragged Coat" He must be
a regular aristocrat, isn't he?
Blinks-Well, dunno. Maybe he's a
tailor. Good News.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-11-12

Tenor-It is singular, when have a
cold it destroys my low notes and not at
ali my high ones. which would seem
more sensitive.
Lady-Perhaps; but then they are the
most difficult to attack. Bazaar.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-11-12
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Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-11-12

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Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-11-12

We give pounds of granulated or cube sugar
free with every pound of tea, also with every
dollars worth Of coffee. Discount Tea Co., $50
8. Main street.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-11-12

Bowels irregular and constipated, resulting
in piles, avoided by taking Simmons Liver
Regulator
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-11-12
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Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-11-12

r os ANGELES COUNTY BANK.
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Capital Stock Paid Up, 100000.
Surplus, $11S,000.
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DIRECTORS
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Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-11-12

The Eintracht, 1853 n. Spring Street,
is the place to get the Anheuser Busch st.
467 or 3l6 for the celebrated bottled beer.
Best and cheapest in market
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-11-12

Both the method and results when
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It is for sale in SOC and 81 bottles by
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Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-11-12

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
pr. W. L. Graves, K. +. G. Klokke. o. T. john
son, W. Hadley, Dan Mcfarland, M. n. Sher-
man Fred Eaton, John Wolfskin, Thos. K. Bard.
J. M. G. MARBLE, President,
o. H. CHURCHILL, Vice-President,
PERRY WILDMAN, Cashier.
1921 A. HADLEY Asst. Cashier
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-07-16

The coal trade is quiet and there has
been no new feature worthy of special
mention developed within the past week.
The Eastern business continues dull. but
the local line and city trade shows a
slight increase in the demand for some
sizes. Prices are still being cut, though
the tendency is toward higher figures,
and some of the mining and carrying
corporations claim to be getting full June
circular prices, and in some instances,
where there is no competition, the july
circular prices are being demanded.
The shipment of anthracite westward is
active, the vessels bringing grain east
ward offering advantageous terms for
return charters, but most of the coal now
being forwarded is for future distribu-
ton and consumption.
The total amount of anthracite coal
sent to market for the week ending
July 4, as reported by the several
carrying companies, was 752,759 tons.
compared with 594, 726 tons in the cores,
ponding week last year, an increase of
1853, ,033 tons. The total amount of an
thracite mined thus far in the year 1891
was 1881 1866 tons, compared with 15,-
Sl6,O ,O36 tons for the same period last year.
an increase of 2,555, 1880 ons.-Ledger.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-07-16

Judge Rice on Friday decided an i'm
portant suit against the Kingston Coal
Company. The mine law of 1885 saws
no breaker or other inhammable struc-
ture shall be erected within 200 feet of
the shafts mouth at any coal mine. All
breakers then standing were of course
exempt. On May the two large
breakers of the Kingston Coal Company
at Edwardsville We're destroyed by fire.
Both were within 200 feet of the shaft s
mouth, in fact were almost directly over
it, The company has now started to re-
build upon the same location.
AS soon as Mine Inspector Williams
discovered this, he filed his application
for an injunction, stopping them. The
company made a desperate battle, and
contended that it was impossible to
build the breaker elsewhere; that the
law was unconstitutional, and that there
was absolutely no danger, the mine
having several other outlets. The cor
poration, however, failed to convince
Judge Rice that the law was unconsti-
tutional, and he decided that it must be
must be obeyed. He granted the in
junction restraining them from erecting
a wooden breaker, but intimated that an
iron one would be allowed.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-07-16
More Light On Strange Case.

A strange story comes to us, which, if
true, puts the Mcmillan case in a new
light, says the Pittston correspondent of
the Scranton Truth. 1t will be remem-
bered that Mcmillan was recently con-
victed for wife murder on merely cir
cumstantial evidence, and that no one
testified to having been witness to the
crime. 1t has been intimated that the
killing was done by a different party
altogether and that party was woman.
We have also been informed by reliable
authority. that DR.. Hays, who was
called in to see Mrs. Mcmillan, has ex-
pressed doubts as to McMillan's guilt,
and belief i'll the theory that the crime
was committed by the woman alluded
to in the presence of another woman,
who was more or less an accomplice.
There are other people in Sturmer-
vile who have grave suspicious as to
the guilt of the woman referred to. For
obvious reasons we do not at present
give the names of the women. The
story told is as follow: 1t appears that
a certain pair of women well known in
Sturmervile had been in the habit of
indulging in periodical sprees with the
McMilans. One of the women frequen-
tly urged him to leave his family and
elope with her, but this he fatty refused
to do. Failing to induce Mcmillan to
run away with her, this woman in a
drunken mood hit upon the devilish
device of so disfiguring Mrs. Mcmillan
that the husband of the latter would
become disgusted with and leave her.
The night on which the murder was
committed Mcmillan and his wife and
the two women in question were all
drinking and drunk. Mcmillan became
stupidity drunk and lay down on lounge,
after which the women began to quarrel.
The woman who wanted to elope with
Mcmillan struck Mrs. Mcmillan several
times over the head with pair of tongs
and after the victim fell upon the floor
helpless from the effects of drink and
the blows she had received, the murder
er redeemed the poker and thrust it into
Mrs. McMillan's body in the manner so
often described. The wounds thus in
fiicted severed some large arteries, and
the second woman, who had some know
ledge of such matters, attempted to
cauterize the wounds and stop the
bleeding by holding red hot Goals to the
wounds.
Finding that Mrs. Mcmillan was liable
to die, both women fled to their homes
and she was left to die, while her
stupidity drunken husband had nothing
to do with it and was entirely unaware
of the crime that had taken place. In
proof of the above story it is stated that
when DR.. Hays was brought to the Nc
MILAN house not speck of blood was
found on the clothing of the latter Nc
MILAN was lying drunk on the lounge
and had the appearance of drunken
man.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-07-16

The Mauch Chunk Times of Monday
says: The remains of Hugh Sharpe,
who has been entombed in No. 4 colliery
of the Lehigh Coal & Navigation Com
pany, at Summit Hill, since the fire on
May 8, were found Sunday morning at 9
o'clock and during the night was brought
to the surface. They were consigned to
the grave Monday afternoon. Sharpe
was unmarried and resided with his
mother at No. 5, where the funeral took
place. The fire broke out in this mine
on Friday, May 8. One hundred and
fifty men were in the mine at the time
and all escaped excepting Sharpe.
A persistent search was conducted for
him until the mine was so filled with
smoke, sulphur, gas and heat that it
became dangerous. The search was dis
continued and the fire smothered by
filling the mine with water, coal dirt and
other refuse. The work of removing the
vast quantity of water and debris re-
quired to extinguish the fire is now
nearly finished and Sunday morning the
remains of the unfortunate miner were
found at the bottom of the mine near
the foot of the steam pipe way. He was
not much disfigured, death having come
from suffocation.