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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-10-14


ballots were taken to decide who should get
the prospective plum, but they were not
necessary, as Messrs. Quinn and Kerns were
in it from the start The four ballots
were taken because the motion under which
the selection was made provided for the pro-
cedure.
Quinn and Kerns are Pottsville people
Their own bid for the work and all material
outside of the pump and machinery is S79,-
| 10035, With the cost of pump, machinery
ETC., added their contract price is 1913, ,O6O.35.
But thirteen members of Council were
present at the meeting. President James
and Mr.. Amour were absent. Councilman
Hopkins was awarded the chair for the even
ing There were several members Of the
Joint committee present.
There was some question about the sub
mission of bids. Messrs Quinn and Kerns,
of Pottsville; Mr.. Riebe, of Lansford and
Coons, of Wilkes Barre, the three lowest
bidders, were present. Mr.. Quinn presented
his bid. The other two bidders expressed a
desire to read their bids before placing them
upon the secretary's desk, claiming they
could read their own handwriting better
than the secretary could and could therefore
| avnodito rnottars
Messrs. Coakley and Gallagher wanted all
bids placed upon the desk so that the secre-
tary could read them. Mr.. Lamb said 1t
would be nothing more than an act of courtesy
to let Messrs. Coons and Riebe read their
bids if they wished to do so. As an out
come of the argument Messrs. Coakley and
Lamb got dangerously close to each other
and it looked for moment or two as if
blows would be struck.
Chairman Hopkins demanded order where
upon Mr.. Lamb said, GAS representative of
the Third ward, 1 claim to be gentlemanly
and sensible enough not to bring any dis
credit upon the people l represent by any
bullying or rufianism."
Mr.. Coal5ley said he was only insisting
upon an enforcement of rule laid down by
a motion of Council and he again demanded
that all bids be placed upon the secretarys
desk. Messrs. scheifly and Gallagher agreed
with Mr.. Coakley, while Mr.. Gable thought
the bidders should be allowed to read their
own bids if they wished to do so.
The three bids were eventually placed
upon the desk.
Mr.. Morris, representing a Jeanes sville
| firm, then stated that his bid for the pump,
&C., was $15,9sO, There were no other bid
ders for this branch.
Secretary Coakley, with the assistance of
the respective bidders then read the itemized
proposals, which proved to be as follows
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CAUTION !

Superintendent Freeman, of the public
schools, gives notice that children who at
tend funerals or visit houses where there is
diphtheria OF scarlet fever, will not be per-
mitted to attend the schools.
The White street school building was
thoroughly disinfected this morning. 1t is
presumed the other school buildings in town
will be put through the same process.
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LET COUNCIL ACT.
a Board of Health is Absolutely Essen
tiaI,

\ Board of Health is Absolutely Essen
tiaI,
The Borough Council should call special
meeting at once and create Board of
Health.
There should be no further delay.
There is an epidemic of diphtheria and
scarlet fever in town and Superintendent
Freeman is seriously considering the advisa-
bility of closing the schools.
The appeal for Board of Health is backed
by many of the most prominent and inAuen-
tial citizens of the town.
The HERALD has its reporters out to-day
making investigation and expects to have a
full report on the condition of affairs by this
evening.
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Fine photos. 6Oc. per dozen, at Keagey's
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THB CONTRACT HAS
BEEN AWARDED
FOR THE PROPOSED BOROUGH
WATER WORKS.
QUINN AND KERNS SUCCESSFUL
Four Ballots Taken to Decide the
Question, but the Successful
Firm Had it From the
Start
QUINN AND KERNS SUCCESSFUL
5az5aa HE Borough Council

HE Borough Council last
night decided to award
a conditional contract
for the construction OF
the proposed public
water works to Messrs.
Quinn and Kerns. -Four
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QUINN, CooNs. RuEBE
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100 pairs 1914 Gray Blankets, at 75c pair.
100 pairs 104 Gray Blankets at S71ac pair.
100 pairs 1914 Artic Gray Blankets, 81 .25 pair.
100 pairs l04 Riverton alb Gray Blankets, at
Sl.37h a pair.
100 pairs lO4 Riverton 5-lb. Gray Blankets at
Sl62H pair.
100 pairs l04 Riverton Glib. Gray Blankets, at
81 90 pair.
100 pairs III Gray Blankets, at 81 % pair.
100 pairs la Extra Gray Blankets, s2.75 pair.
100 pairs Ia very So p pair.
100 pairs l14 " S3.371a pair.
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EHerythInq a Decided BafYoLn.

GENTS Natural Wool Suits, worth
u 81 50, sold now fors2 Comfortables
and Blankets cheap. Come at once and
secure good values at old reliable stand,
2S South Main street, next door TO Grand
Union Tea store.
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Comforts
Blankets
And are prepared to meet the demands.

A Ten-day Sale will close out
this lot:
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night
The morning call., 1892-08-14
DANIEL s. CULP.
Supreme Court Clerk Who Would
Make Good Recorder

Supreme Court Clerk Who Would
Make a Good Recorder.
One OF the most methodlcal. capable and
courteous officers Of the State Government
to-day Is unquestionably Daniel S. Culp.
who holds the responsible position OF Chief
Deputy Clerk Of the Supreme Court of
California. He is Native Son of promi.
nence, and for many years has been den IL
fed with Government affairs. having pre-
vious to his present appointment, made
splendid record for himself as chief deputy
IN the Recorders Office of this city and
county.
Then as now Mr.. Culp attracted the at
tention of his superi0rs and those of the
public whose business brought them In to
constant association with him for his
obllging manners. his thorough knowledge
OF the affairs Of his Office and bis wonder
ful executive ability. It is well known that
though the responsibilities OF office always
fall upon the nominal head, the real burden
OF the work and the entire management Of
the business devolyes upon The chief
deputy. He is really the guiding spirit, the
man of affairs. and upon his attention to
duty depends the political life OF his
superior. who, in the majority of cases, is
given the place as reeompense for political
services performed and without any refer
ence to the fitness of things whatever.
- MI Culp is man OF family with a
character for uprightness and business
principles that the best might envy. Such
1 man would 90 honor TO the Office OF City
ana County Recorder. MIR. Culp's name
would be tower of strength to his party
ticket.
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than the Hon. j. c. Campbell. He Is not
only respected by all for his pr0bity, but
his distinguished abilities as a lawyer and
orator add additional popularity to his
name
Mr.. Campbell is descended from the best
Scotch stock and inherited exceptional men,
tai, physical and moral attributes. He was
born at Oxford. Hamilton County, Ohio. in
1852. When only years of age he had the
misfortune to lose his father. Rev. John A.
Campbell, who was a Presbyterian minister
His life struggle began at an early age. and
when only Is he was wholly shifting for
himself, working after school hours and
during vacations. He Was made ct geo.
metal, and not only acquired thorough
education, qualifying himself to teach
school, but subsequently completed a
course OF legal studies and was admitted TO
the bar by the Supreme Court Of Indiana in
1874. He served as Prosecuting Attorney
OF Clinton County until 1876, when he came
10 California and located at stockton.
In 1879 Mr.. Campbell was appointed Dis
trict Attorney of San Joaquin County, and
was afterward elected to the same position.
In 1856 he was nominated for Congress by
the Republicans Of the Second District and
in 1880 he was nominated for Congressman
at-Large. At the Republican State con-
ventiOn which nominated Governor Mark
ham Mr.. Campbell was chairman. At pres
ent lie Is "A member of the law firm OF
Reddy. Campbell 81 Metson in San Fran
ciscn
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Ward to represent her In the Board Of Su-
perYisors. Mr. Carnes is a scholarly, cour-
teous and conscientious gentleman. He
was born in New York and at the age of 10
graduated from the University of New
York. He then took a course at Harvard,
and subsequently studied al the University
of Bonn.
When his education was completed Mr..
Carnes made a thorough tour Of Europe,
and upon his return to New York he
assumed the editorship of the Mort western
Home Journal, which position he ably filed
for many years. Retiring from journalism
he entered the manufacturing business in
which he continued until early in the sixties.
when he came to California. For time he
was in the postal service which he resigned
to become editor af the Reese River Reveile.
In 1872 he accepted the position OF Librarian
of the Odd Fellows Library in this city,
the duties o. which he discharged with sig
nal satisfaction.
st the last municipal election the Repuh-
lican party nominated Mr.. Carnes for the
office OF Supervisor. to represent the
Seventh Ward, and he was elected by
handsome majority. BY reason of his cul-
ture his high sense OF honor and his affabie,
generous nature he is both respected and
beloved, and there is little doubt but that
the citizens of San Francisco will vote to
continue him in the position he so ably fills.
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purchased a stock of general merchandise,
which he brought with him 10 California,
and opened 4 store on Sacramento street,
near Montgomery, but was burned out
In the June fire of 1850. He immediately
secured another supply of goods and opened
store at the mines, continuing his business
for some years.
General Pratt has been faithful adherent
OF the Republican party since its organiza-
ton In 1856, and has accepted tile response
blllty OF many important positions. In
1861 President Lincoln appointed him Re-
eelver OF Public Moneys at the Humboldt
Land Office. Two years later Governor
Stanford commissioned him as first ieuten-
ant and quartermaster of the First Bat
TALON Mountaineers, California Voun teers,
and he served through the Indian war. He
was made Indian agent at the Hooper
Valley Indian Reservation In 1867: was
Collector Of Customs for the Hum bodt
District from 1888 to 1885, In the latter year
was alternate delegate TO the Republican
national convention In Chicago. and in 1890
was appointed 10 his present position OF
United States Surveyor General. In all
these positions of trust General Pratt has
been distinguished for his ability, energy
and integrity. His record is spotless
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Jas A. WAYMlRE-

OF roseate days. His father died when he
was yet an infant, and when only small
boy he rode across the plains TO Oregon
on horseback Ia company with his mother
and maternal grandfather. They arrived
in Oregon in 1852. Young Waymire was
industrious and studiOus and, despite dis
couraging circumstances. he became quail
hed TO teach and did teach school at the
early age of II years.
During the Lincoln campaign Mr.. Way
mire made some telling speeches for the
Republican party, which brought him into
much prominence. He was among the first
TO enlist in the Union army when the rebel
lion broke out, and further won distinction.
Later he was private secretary for one of
Oregon's Governors. during which time he
studied law. lie also mastered the science
of phonetic writing, and after coming to
California he served three years as reporter
for the Supreme Court
Since 1875 Judge Waymre has practiced
law IN San Francisco, with the exception of
the years he was Superior Judge He Is a
moving spirit in the Grand Army, being
president OF the Veterans Home. lie con-
tributed largely TO secure the branch Ma
tional Home for disabled soldiers at Santa
Monica. Judge WaymiTe is one of the
Regents OF the State University at present,
and has recently been nominated Presi-
Dental Eiector on the Republican ticket.
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the Third District, this being the third con-
secutive time that he has received that
Enonor Senator Denison was born in the
State OF New York in the year 1927, and
nnisheu 1 ms education at Monroe Academy
IN Ills hative state. At the age Of 20 wears
ne assumed a position on the New York
CentraI iialiroad. and most of his life ex-
perience has been passed in connection
with the management of railroads. He
came to California in 1851, and after a short
experience at mining he accepted a position
on the Sacramento Valley Railroad. Since
1869 Senator Denison has been news
agent for the Southern Pacific, and iu that
enthusiastic friends who follow his lead
ership.
Senator Denison Is physically command
ing ana is warm hearted TO marked de-
gree. Only mention of his name for any
position OF trust or honor is sufficient TO
rally to his support very large and almost
lnYlncible host of friends
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Colonel Curtis, expecting to be ordered
East The regiment however, was dis
patched against the Indians in Arizona.
After two years of perilous service against
the treacherous Apaches young Burns re-
ceived his honorable discharge. He re-
turned to Woodland and resumed Lis
studies, taking a thorough literary coarse
and reading law. He was early attracted
to mining, and abandoned legal studies to
engage in an occupation more congenial.
As mining expert Colonel Burns is re-
garded as the peer Of any on The Slope, and
is to-day the owner of mining properties
the value of which goes into the millions.
With Colonel Burns participation in pol
itics is recreation. The excitement attend
ant upon political battles is irresistibly
attractive 10 one Of his temperament and
patriotism. In the Democratic county of
Yolo he was twice elected County Clerk.
In later years he led the hosts for George
G. Perkins for Governor, and was himself
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times In the forefront. and in its councils
ne has always been respected, and his
sound advice when needed has been the
keynote of success. Recognizing his worth
ana the extent of his service, he was chosen
oy the last State convention as a delegate
TO Chicago, where he was one of the most
ardent of the supporters of Grover Cleve-
land. When many of those in this State,
VINO had been lifelong Democrats,
wavered in their loyalty to the ex-Presdent,
Mr. stephens was among the FIRST to de-
clare his position, and not for an instant
did he falter. At the great national con-
vention. where the great men of the party
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vada County, in this State. was one Of its
moving spirits. In fact. he and other brave.
loyal men instituted the party in that county.
In 1860 the Republican party had grown to
be young giant. and Mr.. Spence was noml-
mated and elected to the State Legislature
on his party's ticket. His record. ii Is need
less TO say, was an honorable one. Later
Mr.. Spence moved TO Los Angeles, with
which city and county he has ever since
been prominently identified. and where his
superior business qualities have enabled
him TO accumulate a fortune. As has
been truly said or him, his acquisition or
wealth has not caused single widow or or
phan 10 Sued tear.
In recognition of Mr.. Spence's superior
worth he was elected Mayor of Los An
geles on the Republican ticket, and he dis
charged the duties OF that office with great
credit to himself and advantage to the pub
lie. Mr.. Spence was, by a large vote. elected
one of the four delegates-at-large to the
national convention at Minneapolis. lie
has been prominently mention ed for Gov
ernor or United States Senator.
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a Republican majority of 1900 into tre-
menduus Democratic gain.
Mr.. BGdd made splendid record In the
Forty-eighth Congress, and on returning to
his constituents was offered a renomina-
tion. This. however, he declined. and ever
since he has devoted himself to his legal
practice, which is now one OF the most
valuable in the State. lie possesses very
retentive memory - valuable quality in
peader-has a splendid faculty for busi-
ness, Is successful man of affairs, aud In
public as we'll as private life Is joyial. gen.
lal and generous to degree. lie has the
happy faculty Of acquiring and retaining
be one of the most valuable men In his
party to place at the head Of the State ticket
two years hence.
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FN.E

elected Secretary of State on the same
ticket. 1t was owing to Colonel Burns
shrewd management that Hon. NJ. NJ. Estee
secured the nomination for Governor sew
eral years age, while in the last State cam
pagn every one is familiar with the facts
pertaining TO Colonel Burns leadership of
Governor Markham's nomination in con-
vention and election by the people. He is
at present on Governor Markham's staff.
He is also serving as one of the Police Com
mssioners of San Francisco. a position he
took for the sake of continuing our excellent
Police Department free from politics.
Colonel Burns prominent part in the Re
publican Alliance, as arrayed against odi-
Gus ''bossism." is present-day history, and
needs no recounting here.
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HON. ID. A. osTRoM.
One OF the Leading Citizens and Demo-
Gratis OF California;.

One OF the Leading Citizens and Demo-
Gratis OF California.
In the Democratic councils of this State
no man is better known or more highly re-
spected than Hon. d. A. Ostrom of Yuba.
In fact. the name OF Honest Dan" Ostrom
is regarded as standing for all that is best
in the politics of his party and has led to his
being honored again and again. Not only
among his neighbors. but among the farmers
of the State. Ostrom is held in the highest
esteem as a man of the strictest integrity
and for blameless life. During all the
years that lie has been a resident of Caiifor-
MIA he has been prominent figure in poll
ties, and. i'll spite of the onerous duties OF
his life on a farm, he has found time to
devote to the interests Of his party. At the
same time he has managed by nard work
and shrewd management TO acquire a CON-
potency. la all matters pertaining to the
Interests of agriealturists in particular. he
has been actively interested, his good counsel
having conferred many substantial benefits
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wonder then that he Is so highly esteemed.
Ia horticulture the name OF Russ
Stephens is very familiar one and one
which is synonymous with energy. per
severance and success. His orchards and
vineyards are in Sacramento and Placer
counties, ana his intelligent management of
them has been phen0menally successful,
demonstrating the capabilities of our State
in those especial branches of Industry.
Owing TO his personal popularity and mag
netism. as we'll as his political prominence,
Mr.. Stephens is regarded as one of the most
available candidates of the Democracy for
the gubarnatorial chair
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had assembled, Mr.. Stephens was a con-
spieuous figure, and his advice was eagerly
sought by the managers. It was an honor
accorded but to few men In the far West.
and showed the esteem in which he was
Stephens has been honored a number of
times. and occupied the position of Chief
Deputy under the late w. b. C. Brown.
and under the Cleveland administration
was Postmaster at Sacramento. a place
him, in fact. public Office has always been
regarded as q public trust and in all his
career that has been the rule of action
which has guided him in his course. Small
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grant party for the far-off wilds of Oregon
The father died on the trip, leaving The
widow and three young children desolate
on the desOlate plains. The brave mother,
however, was an exceptional woman, and
not only completed the long journey 10 Ore
gon, but, realizing that California offered
more inviting field for prospering, as the
gold discoveries were then heralded 10 the
world. brought her three children to this
State. She located in Woodland, Yolo
County, which place she ever afterwards
made her home.
When the War of the Rebellion broke out
the subject of this sketch volunteered his
services in the Union army. He was re-
jected as too young. Later he joined the
Seventh Infantry Regiment, commanded by
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GENERAL w. III. PRATT.

a MAN who Is Noted for His Energy,
Ability and Integrity.
descended from one OF the oldest families
OF New England. w. Ii. Pratt, United
States Surveyor-General, has long line of
distinguished ancestors. As far back as
1853. the Pratts were prominent both in
business and in the affairs Of state.
General Pratt was born in East Haddam,
Conn, received a liberal education, and
when only II years of age, started in bust
ness 1or himself as statiOner. He after
ward went to New York, where he was
associated with his uncle. He came to San
Francisco on the pioneer steamer Cali
tornla,, arriving February 2S, 1S49, aud
worked in the mines. where h. was veTv
successful. Returning to New York he
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administration of Governor Perkins he
served as State Prison Director, and. so
excellent was the record he made, Governor
Markham appointed him a member Of the
present Board of Prison Directors.
Mr.. Neff has for many years been actively
terested In mining, ana was president OF
the recent miners convention that mad its
session in this city. He has been success
full in his business affairs, and is a director
of the Placer County Bank at Auburn.
Owing TO his great popularity he was
elected chairman Of the recent Repub.
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by the general public OF more heartily ad-
mired by bis intimates In the city of Stock
ton. which has been his home from early
boyhood, 1t can be said OF Jim" Budd, as
he is Familiarity called, that he is thoroughly
wrapped up with the people and they with
him. From his youth he has ever been In
touch with them. and his interests and
theirs have always been allied
Mr.. Budd was born in GAINESVILLE, WIS.,,
In 1851. When absnt s years old he came
with his parents to San Francisco. The
family subsequently settled In Stockton,
where the lad received his early education.
and laftr went TO tho University of Cali
fornia, where his studious habits and un-
tiring Industry gave promise of the
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Committee for that important task from
among the many gifted orators in the
party. His efforts on the hustings contrib
uted largely to the brilliant victory achieved
by the entire Republican State ticket.
Mr.. Morehouse was born in Iudiana and
is now AZ years old. In 1853 his parents
came across the plains in an OK team. Harry
attended the public schools, but his educa-
tiOn was chiefly obtained a. the Sotoyome
Institute, Healdsburg Subsequently be
graduated in law, and has since risen rap
idly in his profession. His practice at San
Jose is very large and lucrative, for he en-
joys the unbOunded confidence of all. He is
attorney for the Southern Pacific Railroad
Company. the Bank of San jose and the
National Banking Association. He is Il lead
Ing member in the Masonic. Odd Fellows
and American Legion of Honor orders.
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Mr.. Kidder's active interest In public
affairs and his superior educational ac-
comphshments sufficed 10 always push
him to the front, and in 1866 he rep
resented FL Dorado County in the AS
sembly. His Legislative record was a
brilliant one and served to give him quite
degree of Statewide reputation. In the
councils and conventions of the Republican
party he is always consulted and respected.