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Los Angeles herald., 1891-04-08
Mrs. Stowe and Argyll.

A friend who has just come from the
house of Harriet Beecher Stowe tells me
that the authoress still retains her ply
sical strength. Each morning she leads
the devotions at the breakfast table,
praying, reading the Scriptures and sing
ing a hymn. The only time she takes
up her pen is to write to some member
of the family, but one day in each month
is set aside for a letter to the Duke Of
Argyll, the two writing to each other in
alternate months
Mrs. Stoves letters to the duke are
said to be vigorous, and from them her
correspondent gets no idea Of her mental
health. The two discuss international
affairs Of all kinds, and even Mrs.
Stoves daughters are ofttimes surprised
to see how thorough is their mothers
knowledge CT every day affairs as she
learns of them through such newspapers
as she cares to read. The author of
"Uncle TOMS Cabin" is now nearly
seventy-nine years old. York Let,
ter. rfw3 ss4
Los Angeles herald., 1891-04-08
The Women Did Not Care.

The Rapid, during her last cruise, had
a curious little experience, reminding one
of the legendary story of the Sabine fair,
who, having once been abducted by bold
bad Romans, had no mind to return to
their homes Captain Castle received in
formation that one Coral, chief in the
Solomon islands, had made raid and
carried off ten women. When he arrived
at Gorals stronghold, however, he found
that the ladies preferred to remain in
their new domicile, and were by no
means anxious to be rescued.-London
World.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-04-08
A Costly Dress.

I was shown a dress made for the
czarina in Paris. 1t was composed of
short train, corsage and high Medici
collar in stamped velvet. The pattern in
relief was Of cold, pearl gray, and the
ground of pinkish gray, of tender
hue, which, however, will have its full
value in electric light. The front part
of the skirt followed in hue the gray of
the velvet flowers, and was trimmed in
diagonal curves, with five rows of pink
and gray ruches Of cut silk. Between
the ruches there were lunches of the
finest silver thread, looking like thistle
down. The upper part of the body had
square cut aperature filed in with pink
silk. on which silver braid was vertically
applied all over The stomacher and
dorsal peak were outlined with triple
cord of pink silk, gray silk and silver,
ending in tassels, which repeated the
thistledown effect. The dress had inside
the skirts, from the knees down, six rows
of fully gathered Valenciennes lace, en-
ivened with alternate fots of pink and
pearl gray narrow ribbon. The fot is
made by arranging ribbon in quanti-
ty of falling loops all held together
Mrs. Crawford in London Truth.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-04-08
CHOICE NDS-RARE BARGAIN.
T1oR sALE-BY ORDER OF THE SUPERIOR

EOR sALE-BY ORDER OF THE SUPERIOR
II Court of Los Angeles county
On or after the 10th day of April, 1891, I,
the undersigned, will sell at private sale, to
the highest bidder, subject to the approval OF
the Court the real property, in Los Angeles
county, California, described as fellows
The north half of the northwest quarter,
except the west 20 acres; the south half of the
northwest quarter, less the west 40 acres and
the north one-third of the southwest quarter,
all in and OF section 10, township 3 south range
fenced and cultivated with an everhowing
artesian WE'LL Good for corn, alfalfa and nearly
all crops and fruits Near Norwalk station.
Terms, not less than one third cash; balance
within one year. interest 10 per cent. Bids
will be received at any time for the whole or
any subdivision, at the Office of EDWIN BAN
TER, Attorney, No. IT'S North Spring street,
Rooms 7and 8.
w. G. COWAN, Administrator,
OF the Estate Of Daniel Walters, deceased.
Dated March "a, 1891. 3-25-17t
Los Angeles herald., 1891-04-08
WOMAN'S WORLD.
MRS. FRANK LESLlE's SCHEME TO
HELP WOMEN WHO NEED IT.

The Time to he CarefuI-In Good Work.
Poor Anna Dickinson-A Costly Dress.
Dinner Table Novelties-The LuIsewarm
Bath-shs Wants IN Asp.
As the immortal Lydia Pinkham of
the perennial smile says, "Woman SYM
pathises with woman" and it is doubt
less this tender feeling which has in
duced Mrs. Frank Leslie to make will
bequeathing large portion of her fort
une for the purpose Of founding an in
stitution for her poorer sisters.
II have not yet decided exactly what
form my woman's institute shall take"
she says. Il want to supply that lack in
woman's life which is so large factor
in the life of man-the ability to get
the best facilities for improvement, re-
taxation and home life at cost price.
Perhaps want my woman's institute to
be woman's club, where my artist
women can have their studios and my
literary women the very best Of instruc-
ton and companionship."
This is very laudable scheme, but it
has its dangers. Philanthropy on SO
large scale needs the shrewdest man.
agement to be made successful. Mrs.
Leslie should remember the terrible fail
ure Of A. T. Stewards post mortem gen.
erosity to the working women and profit
by it. If her scheme takes the shape of
an institution to help young women who
are artists it will be of great assistance
to class of persons whose opportunities
for study are in this country compare
lively small.
Women artists need help much more
than literary women, for the latter have
plenty of opportunities for self improve
ment now, and for the exercise of their
craft the newspapers offer them chances
which they never before have enjoyed.
However, any plan which tends to make
the condition Of women in cities easier
than it is at present is to be commended,
for their lot at present, though much
better than it was fifty years ago, is by
no means an ideal one.-New York Tel
egram.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-04-08
She Caught an Editor Mapping.


A very bright little woman who writes
well and often for the magazines has
caught an editor mapping, and more
jubilant woman have never seen. She
just seems to revel in her conquest. Not
long ago the editor sent her commits
sion to write an article on given topic.
She accepted, and in a fortnight for
warded the manuscript. Back came
letter from the editor saying that she
had not treated the subject as he wished,
and, with some suggestions, asked her to
rewrite the article. She was disappoint-
ed, but with her disappointment came
an idea. "Now will test my theory
that there are editors who are not so
sharp as people imagine" said my lady,
and forthwith she prepared to put her
scheme to trap her editorial friend in
motion.
She allowed her manuscript to lie in
her desk for one month, then, untouched
and without a single revision, had the
manuscript transferred by the type
writer. With sweet and gracious little
note the manuscript, in its new form,
went back to the editor with the single
query, sis this more to your idea of what
the article should be?'
In two days came back the response,
"The article, as revised, is exactly in
accordance with my ideas, which I am
glad was successful in making known
to YOU" Oh, that womani Her life
has been sunshine after that day. She
has caught prominent editor mapping,
and the height of her ambition seems to
be reached. w. Bok's Letter.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-04-08
Poor Anna Dickinson.

"There is an impression abroad" said
. well known lyceum manager who has
directed the lecture tours of some of the
most celebrated men and women of the
latter half of this century, ''that Anna
Dickinson is an old woman. This is
far from true. Anna Dickinson began
her career when she was mere child
not moro than fourteen or fifteen. She
is now about forty, in the prime Of life.
Her present illness might, think, be
traced to various causes. The principal
One, in my opinion, is her failure on
tho stage Of few years ago. Her man
Los Angeles herald., 1891-04-08
Dinner Table Novelties.

Among dinner table novelties every
one wants a chafng dish. Castors are
coming back and pickle dishes are going
out. So are finger bowls, alas! Wine
glasses are changed at every course. The
menu of grand dinner this week was
printed on half dollars. Ice cream glasses
are retained as souvenirs by the guests
at some entertainments. Favors which
are given at dinners, ETC., in some cases
assume gigantic proportions, viewed
financially. ! went into a novelty studio
on Fifth avenue one day to price some
pretty butterflies, Intending to take
Los Angeles herald., 1891-04-08
She WANTS an ASH.

A taxidermist on Sixth avenue, who
also deals in birds and animals, states
that the taste for unique pets is steadily
growing in New York. He constantly
receives orders for such unconventional
members of the kingdom of comparative
anatomy as frogs, coons, possums, jack
DAVIS and crows, and one woman wrote
recently to request that he secure for her
"an asp like the one used by Fanny
Davenport. New York News.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-04-08
The Lukewarm Bath.

The newest fad" for the lengthening
of days is the lukewarm bath. The hu-
man body absorbs a considerable quanti-
ty of water in a lukewarm bath, which
causes a softening of the tissues. Falco-
net demonstrated by the scales that a
person remaining in the lukewarm bath
for an hour absorbs through the skin
more than three pounds of water. The
bath has a tendency to decrease the num-
Der Of pulsations and respirations, and
consequently arrest the rapidity of the
consumption of vitality. = Herald Of
Health
Los Angeles herald., 1891-04-08

Weakness, Impotency and Lost Manhood per
manently cured. The sick and afflicted should
not fail to call upon him. The Doctor has trav
eled extensively in Europe and inspected thor
oughly the various hospitals there, obtaining a
great deal of valuable information, which he is
competent to impart to those in need of his
services. The Doctor cures where others fail
Try him. DR.. GIBBON will make no charge
unless he effects a cure. Persons at distance
CURED AT HOME. All communications
strictly confidential. All letters answered In
plain envelopes.
Send ten dollars for package of medicine
Call or write. Address DR.. J. F. GIBBON, Boz
1857, San francisco, Cal
Mention Los Angeles HERALD. o7-12m
Los Angeles herald., 1891-04-08
In q Good Work.


Five years ago a little company of
working girls met to talk together Of
something to brighten the lives Of work
ing women. The anniversary of that
meeting was held in club house be-
longing to society Of working women
The second anniversary was celebrated
by convention of the different clubs
formed on the original plan Of the first
society. The third anniversary united
in an association of these working girls
clubs. The fourth celebration of the
day convened hundreds of delegates
from different states and cities where
similar clubs had been formed and united
in association.
The latest step is the organization for
the purpose Of raising and managing a
fund known as "The mutual benefit
fund Of the New York Association Of
Working Girls societies." the object Of
which is to provide for its members in
case Of illness or death. Any working
girl who is member in good standing
of one of the clubs in the New York as
sociation is entitled to membership in
bAAo LOW eOC10tyS duu Wy paying blo
small dues of twenty-five cents month
will receive in case of sickness $5 each
week until her recovery, and $50 in case
Of her death shall be paid to her surviv-
ing relatives
The officers Of this society are Mrs.
Gaspar Griswold, president; Mrs. Fl. o.
lesheimer, vice president; Miss Potter,
general secretary, and Miss Virginia
Furman, general treasurer. There is
also board Of managers consisting of
representatives appointed from the diff
ferent clubs, one representative for each
twenty members, and the general officers,
who have entire control Of all the affairs
Of the society, the supervision of the
fund and the payment of it's benefits
Like all the working girls societies, this
new society is in no sense charitable
one, but managed on the cooperative
plan entirely. New York World.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-04-08
LOS HERALD. MORNING APRIL g. 1891

ner of 1ecturing was SO forcible and
dramatic that some injudicious friends
of hers thought she could have even
greater success as an actress than she
had as public speaker Now that was
poor logic, as they found out.
"There is vast difference between
the platform and the stage But if there
is any quality that Anna Dickinson pos
sessed to a marked degree it was persist
ency. She was determined to succeed,
but the public and the press wouldn't
have it, Her performance of male parts
was jeered at. Her Hamlet was de-
nounced as feeble imitation of Booths.
"Her first play, the Grown of Thorns,'
was very well received, and if her health
had not gone back on her she might now
repeat that success sometime, for she has
lately been at work writing new drama.
Poor Anna! She was great woman in
her day, and she has had great career.
/ believe that if she RECEIVERS from her
present trouble she may do something
yet which will show that her career isn't
by any means ended. New York Tele-
gram.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-04-08

home dozen and half to grace GER
tain occasion that evening. found that
the "cute little things" were sixty dol
lars dozen. New York Cor. Pittsburg
Press.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-04-08

All the widows of distinguished men
seem to be engaged in writing about
them. Among the number are Mrs.
Custer, Mrs. Grant, Mrs. Beecher and
Mrs. Jefferson Davis.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-04-08
The Time to BE Careful.

Now is the season above all others for
mothers carefully to watch their flock
especially the older children, who have
had winter of study and necessarily
curtailed exercise; the boys and girls
who have had their brains worked while
their bodies have remained comparatively
inactive all through the winter. Spring,
examinations, too, are before many
young student, just at the time when
they feel the greatest lassitude and dis
inclination for work. "How l wish ]
could take them all out of school for
few weeks" said an anxious mother the
other day, noting the pale faces and less
ening appetites Of her children. Eve
all had to go through it," said the more
philosophic parent. II expect they can
stand it-they will have to be educated
like every one else."
And that is just the hard part of it in
this worldi The battle is to the strongest
nothing stops; week of-absence from
school or college means harder work later
ON. Therefore, unless the need is urgent,
we cannot take our children out of the
treadmill of daily work; but it behooves
us to be all the more careful to watch
their diet, to see that they have sleep
enough and exercise enough, and, if
necessary, to give them some tonic
adapted to their constitutions and needs.
In old days and even now, probably,
IT, old fashioned families, the inevitable
pitcher Of bitters appeared every spring
on the sideboard, to be partaken of gen.
orally by the whole family. Home made
and brewed fresh every day, it was to
be taken cold, with little sugar to
sweeten it if desired; the ingredients
were different, according to the favorite
recipe Of the house mother, but all ex-
cellent and, as the old ladies used to say,
"Good for spring sinkin'; and a clearin'
Of the blood. New York Tribune.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-04-08

are very appetizing served in their shell.
Buy the oysters unopened, wash thor
oughly, using brush or coarse cloth;
place them separately in the steamer or
in large sieve put on top large pot of
boiling water. The deep shell must be
undermost in order that no juice may be
wasted. AS soon as the oysters open
they are done, and should be served at
once, with pepper, salt, butter, etc., to
taste.
The daughter of Rev. DR.. Henry Will
son, the assistant rector of st. Georges
Episcopal church, in New York city,
cultured young woman who has shone
in fashionable society, has joined the
Salvation Army. This is only the out
growth of her interest in city mission
work, and in donning the simple uni
form of the army and subjecting herself
to its severe discipline she feels that she
is enlarging her circle of usefulness.
People never tire Of talking over the
late Katherine Wolfe's superb gift to the
Metropolitan Museum of Art. She did
more than any one man for the museums
valuable collection. She has not only
bequeathed thousands of dollars and no
table paintings by old and modern mas
ters, but she has left a stated income to
be used every year for the purchase of
more pictures.
Many of the trained nurses in Belle
vue hospital, New York, belong to the
Bellevue Guild, a society devoted to the
best interests of the profession. The
badge consists of silver cross with
"Aye, ever readyr' inscribed on one
side and bellevue Guild" on the other
Just now the company of null caps and
seersucker gowns is collecting funds for
q club house.
Juvenile jewelry, if worn at all, should
be extremely simple, and all ornaments
set with precious stones are in extreme
ly bad taste. The foolish mothers who
send their girls to school loaded with
trinkets display, to say the least, very
questionable taste, and this custom is
apt to foster vanity and a leaging for
meretricious display.
Among the munifcent gifts illustrat-
i've of the generosity of American wom-
en- may be mentioned the $4,000 dona-
ton of Mrs. Leland Stanford to the
Kindergarten Association of San Fran
cisco, and the same amount given by
Mrs. w. HI. Vanderbilt for the erection
of mission building in New York city.
There is lady in New York who at
present is earning a salary of $1,000 a
year teaching fashion how to play a
scientific game of whist. Two or three
other teachers have all they can do in
structing classes in the Ladies' New
York club. s>
Los Angeles herald., 1891-04-08

There is lady in New York who at
present is earning salary of $1,000
year teaching fashion how to play a
scientific game of whist. Two or three
other teachers have all they can do in
structing classes in the Ladies' New
York club. 4>
Los Angeles herald., 1891-04-08
TO THE UNFORTUNATE
DR.. Gibbons
DISPENSARY
623 Kearny Street

Corner of Commercial,
San Francisco, Cal. Es.
tablished in 1854, fo1
treatmento Sexualand
Seminal Diseases, such
as Gonorrhea, Gleet,
Structure, Syphilis In
oil tic flrxx,c Cnr,f,o1
Los Angeles herald., 1891-04-08
Over One Hundred, but Active.

The ladies of Trinity African Method
ist Episcopal Zion church, Long Branch,
gave a Martha Washington tea party
Thursday night The feature of the
party was the impersonation of Martha
Washington by Aunt Judy Cummins,
who is said to be III years old. Mrs.
Cummins is spry and enjoys good health.
She surprised the young folks by the ease
and grace with which she led the grand
march. Newark Advertiser.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-04-08

T n E RAYM O ND, EAST PASADENA,
MSoS
is d
Los Angeles herald., 1891-04-08
A Home by the Seaside!

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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-07-25
OIL Company Fails.

CHICAGO, July 24.-The Columbia Oil
Company, with an immense plant at a.
to 81 Erie street, With branches at
Memphis and Owatoona, Mimi, after
the brief existence OF six weeks, col
lapsed this morning. Judge Blodgett
appointed Sidney A. Stevens, OF this
city, receiver. The inability OF the
company 20 float its bonds is given as
the cause Of the failure, but 1t is limited
that the company had TOO successful
competitor in the cotton seed oil trust.
The Columbia Company dealt exclus-
lively in cottonseed and cottonseed oil.
The company was organized June OF
this year with capital stock Of 81, 000,-
600. The three plants are estimated to
be worth 81, 900, and the liabilities
are said to be less than half that
amount. The attorney for the COM
pany says that the debts will be paid In
full, though they admit that the
branches are heavily involved with
debts incurred before the consolidation
and for which the consolidated company
is not responsible.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-07-25

Clarksburg, accompanied by his wife,
were the guests of ]. P. Barger yester-
day.
Mrs. Rev. J. Engle and daughter will
visit Philadelphia and other points in
the East, about the first Of next month.
Mrs. John Murphy died yesterday
morning after lingering illness. She
will be buried at Youngstown, Ohio.
A band of gypsies with three covered
wagons and number Of good horses
passed through here yesterday.
John M. Davis, wife and son, OF Cam
eron, are guests of the family OF Robert
Stwart, Of McMechen.
The alterations upon Neal Quinn's
house, on Main street, have been about
finished.
DIR. ]. c. Walton has purchased fine
trotter and a buggy will follow in few
days.
M. Meighen. of New Treeport, Pa
was in town yesterday.
Mrs. Robert Stewart, Of McMechen,
is indisposed.
William Briceland Is on the sick list.
f. M. Bowers is on the sick list.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-07-25

Franklin avenue that gives her right
name."
Nine. Diss Debar boarded with Mrs.
Madison some time ago. About 5000
disappeared from Mrs. Madison's satchel
one day while Diss Debar was there.
Mr.. Haslam. mlddle-aged man, who
dyes his whlskers, paid 500 for a
charm, 1t Is alleged. Mr.. Haslam lives
at No. 470 Willoughby avenue. He is a
wealthy Spiritualist. His wife is a
pretty Spiritualist. They are going to
the Spiritualists' camp meeting at Lake
Pleasant In few days. II did not buy
charm" said Mr.. Haslam. some night
at Everett Hall Mrs. Blake's brother, a
Mr.. Cole, said he saw the name John
over my head. John is the name of my
brother, who passed away some
time ago. Mr.. Cole said that
John wanted me to go to a
certain address on Bedford avenue
and get bottle. followed directions.
Mrs. Blake lived at the address given.
You have come for that BOTTLE said
Mrs. Blake; "a lady left 1t here two
weeks ago, saying some one would call
for It, You must be the person. She
told me Of the wonderful power Of the
charm, and asked for $50. refused to
pay for it, and went away. Mrs. Blake
is a first class mercantile spiritualist.
She gets every dollar possible out of the
business"
There are half dozen others who can
tell entertaining stories about Mrs.
Blake.