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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-19
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.
AN APPLICATION REFUSED.


Architect Van Nerta made application to the
Commissioners this morning for permission to
put in a new building in Brookland truss sup
ports for the upper floor and roof instead of
supporting the upper floors by beams. The
application was refused.
MUST REPAIR The PAVEMENT.
Upon the Recommendation of the engineer
commissioner, the Commissioners have issued
an order to the Belt line railroad to
repair the cobble stone pavement be-
tween the rails and track on 1st
street northwest They also Issued an order to
Immediately the pavement along the east side
OF its rail on Connecticut avenue from N street
to and around Dupont Circle.
THE MARsHAL's COSTS.
The Commissioners have requested the Z. s.
marshal that in making appraisements for land
for the opening of alleys to include besides the
service of the jury, amount equal TO the bill
of the surveyor of the District for the making
of the plats and all other necessary incidental
expenses.
HE OBJECTS TO THE CHANGES.
Dr.. W. Lee White was at the District building
this morning in relation to the bill chartering
the East End Electric Railway Company. He
notified the Commissioners that he objected 10
all of the changes suggested at the hearing on
Saturday with the exception of the one recon-
mended by the residents on the north side of
Lincoln Park that the road should run down A
street to b street.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Mr.. Samuel A. Robinson, the inspector of
plumbing, started out today to make an exam
ination Of the sanitary condition of the Mexican
ministers house.
Peter Brignoli has been granted permit for
q fruit stand on 10th street below F.
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AT THE RIVER FRONT,

ARRIVED.
Steamer Flectron. Posey. Newburg. light. Schooner
Fox. Sempkins. ST. Mary's river. oysters. Schooner
Samuel Thomas. Rice st. Mary's river, oysters.
Schooner Flora, Taylor. st. Mary's river, oysters
Schooner Minnie Windsor. Gibson St. Mary's
ters schooner Eta Thongs ST Marys river. oysters
Lady Maud. Scott, Onsncock. oysters. Schooner
George b, Faunce. Fsunce. saint Mary's river oys-
ters. Schooner John W Gray, oyster Suop Emmett
Arthur, Bryan, Saint Marys river. oysters Schooner
Salie Jordan. Chicomixen. forty cords wood Carter
Clark.
SAILED.
Schooner Sarah Francis. Tubman. st. Mary's.
Soop Emerald, Foster, TanSier sound. Schooner
Little Maid, Mason, Smiths creek.
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The funeral Of the late Capt John q. Mcrrits
acting assistant doorkeeper. United si~tes sem
ate, took place at 10 o'clock tins morning from
his family residence. lis MARYLAND avenue
northeast The Rev. Dr. Butler, chaplain IL the
Senate. performed the funeral ceremony and de-
ivered very touching address upon the csrccr
and dying hours of the deceased. The residence
was well filed with the associates Capt MGR
ritt in the Senate, from among whom the poll.
bearers were chosen. a. follows; Hon. Albert
X. Valentine. sergeant-ai-arms; STANLEY Plum
mer, postmaster. and Messrs. 4. W Barrett w.
f.. Pressey. James A. Crystal and ". L Lasu-
mer
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General schofeld today received . dispsscA
from General Frank whssson. connsndisg
the Department Of Texas. CONFIRMING the ~
ports Of the recent mid by 0arsa's bard slesg
the Rio Grands. General whsssos ssaSss shas
be hes cavalry in hot pursais q the faessivsA
Additional sroops are szksd for. Gensrsi ssAs.
neld today ordsred three troops IRON ~ ~
enth cavalry a Fort Rilsy 70 prosssd q -
20 The scene Of acuoo.
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SUBURBAN PROPERTY.

RUILDING RESTRICTIONS.
Sothing less than 81. 800 Houses.
Sidewalks. macadamized streets and all improve
FORT MYER HEIGHTS
One Of the most attractive and pretest suburbs Of
the national capital 1t has the natural advantages
Is on elevation Of 200 reet and only mile from
and overlooking the entire city.
The W. and A. Electric railway. now in operation.
runs through center OF the property and win be
completed to Sixth street depot.
We viii continues offer during the month Of De-
build in this property Will also advance money Cor
building purposes
number Of cottages will be built this winter and
improvements continue right along.
This Is
NO MUSHROOM TOWN,
But Is improving steadily destined to be the site
q some Of the finest suburban residences around
Wsshington If you looking for safe and profit
able investment We invite you to look the property
over
II you are looking for place to build you find
no prstter spot and no more liberal Inducements than
VT offer.
Look into the matter and have US show you the
property.
ROBINSON LODGE,
Managers of Fort Myer Heights,
SO and 80 Atlantic building,
dim $50 S. Nv.
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Mrs. Sarah Duval. the mother Of Miss nv.
Duval died this morning. at the residence e
her daughter. 403 Attn street northe sst. IN this
city. of paralysis. Mrs Duval was quite an ia
lady and was highly esteemed for her mnny
virtues. She formerly a resident Of Jefer-
son. Nd. and connected with she best
families Of that state. Her husband died about
three years ago. She viii be Inferred in the
family graveyard at Jefferson.
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II is believed that while the Secretary q The
Navy, who left for New York Friday, 10 away
he viii look over the ground with references 10
re-entering upon the active practice Of the lac
Mt the close Of the present administration. n
IL said TO be more than likely that he viii sns~r
In partnership with Assistant Secretary soley,
making speciality Of admiralty lAs. With thcif
main office iu New York and . branch once n
Brooklyn.
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man claiming to Be George w. Allison Of
Springfield. Mass entered tie bookstore Of II.
B. Minis u Troy. n. T., ysSterday and robbed
the safe Of e75Q BE Va caught soon altar
ward and claims 10 have bean driven dsspsrats
by want
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NORFOLK NAVY YARD.
work Going on Rapidly on Three New v..-

PROGRESS rsAr EAs BEEN MADE ON TEE
TEXAS, RALxIoH AND ANraITsIrK-
TO THE ATLANTA AND ooScoRD-SEEp OF
MORE DOCK FAcIIrTtEs.
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FOR SALE-HOUSES

EoR sALF-A PLEASANT BRICK HOUSE oN
saliiefnia It roaig Is, and bath. with all modern
Gasses asi , Years. $3.50 Terms 'Hvi0ar'A cash.
ESQ rd Il !; WARNER : a G9r st.
ENoK sALE-As ] MUST HAVE CASH I WILL
sell my 2-story and bAss eat riek dwelling %
risss A. N1s a pI a = s, asf c Ifh~es a
E1E sALE-A HANDSOME RESIDENCE on
aud sas .fSn rara eOniA mnirs
i Y 3 sh fI5fs n a itTnf hSg s
Lon stLE-FoUR HANDSOME NEw GROOM
~indo~ houses. $50 20 SO tb ). NE built 81
-, Ha'eI,ai Gns saS,Ie' msnteis mS sd in SIS
east front from and heric lines; must
quire g NJ MccLAY. owner 49s 4th st. n di0-12t'
L'OR SsIE-2-sToRY AND BASEMENT BRICK !;
II rycILs IN l. in.rlins electric lighting. speak
hhgr9ly'o =, y WARNER l. a co,
tlSbD ldl'-4tI 80 + ST.
+ Two uir- three-s.ory and cellar brick houses Oh 22d
- bed ,nd !. sss " rooms with bath. With all
Frice. - 90 each.
n.4p ara !; H. WARss pio ! eoi NV
' ss.n s,t hST'e in Navy gaSs sGn'sS
tFEE3" III p Il, WARNER 4 a ISL i 81.
L'oR sALE-. LOVELY HOME, Two-sToRY
lot run, bs~k 70 st all tie modern improvements
cellar under whole house For terms and price apply
z T KAISER. Rooms and o. Atlantic building.
EUR SAIL. FINE 7RooM brick. MI.
81, N =, u. near Pa ave. si.7oo c BoYEh PA
IoR sALE-BRICK or o ST \. ". FINE LOCA-
1,Td' snIy 5000 {, BOYER ai4 7sh st, anu sw D'1
i press brick and stone-fr1nt dwellings near Lincoln
T F 2 stFTRh q G G 81 zach dl As
II rooms md bath; heated by Istrobes; slate man
chan .iefs closets in each bed room
1os to ddas IT y S The
'sy % SIX i B2fcHrEprn
cor. 10th and q SITS nv. dl7-3t
TOR sAI.E-Two NEW HOUSES on e9TH ST..
4 GsorGetoTn;2 storie. and basement: rooms and
't 1 Prices 0f T. .' & Il Sci ITsEsSSti'sy
For sALEaTwo FINE NEW RESIDENCES ~
70 a ~ dSA;6 H. WARNER : Sc; Go j; St,
FOR sALE-A BARGAIN on ST; NEAR 18TH
thrse :s and bassmsnt brick CONTAINING
rooms lot io' Pic IL nv %Ah ne oe Apply
dI7-s u.444 9l6 F St
FOR SAIL HANns0ME RESIDENCE ON
YER. HOUSE CONTAINS II ROOMS. BATH
ROOM, CLOSETS. ETC. REAR OF HOUSE OVER
LOOKS 4 sIEFET, GIVING 1T AN UNOB-
STBtCTED VIEW on THAT STREET. PRICE,
go go Q4s) HILL Johnston,
dl7-G 1908 PENSA AVENUE y. ".
COR SALE HANDSOME TEN-ROoN HOUSE;
j entire front of stone large cellar. within
square Of Dupont Circle house and i complete
IL all the rOuveuience- Of home. Can sell on terms
o. suit purchaser If small payments are desired.
THO. A. ~ ARDING.
dl1-3 I2fh and q st.. NV
L'OR sALT-ONE or THE BEST TENROOM
houses Tor 80 COO that can be found for the price in
IN. northwest, Light three sides six sleeping
M. all large. with ample closets; trunk
ca hOJr. 81. 500 cash balance TO suit purchaser.
THO. 4. HARDING.
OHIO Bank building,
az 81 18th and q SITS NV.
EOR SALF-3oll Is ST. NV, NINE-ROOM AND
cellar English basement house; furnace heat
open crates. cabinet mantels sc. This is in a fine
resident locality and within short distance of cable
ears and IN line Of hsriics.
THEO. A. HARDING.
Ohio Bank building,
dl.-.t l.5th and q SITS. n. W.
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FOR SALE-HOUSES.

I'OR sALE-GOOD HOUSES
II Mass near Dupont Circle, IL rooms $2l, 600
st near Thomas Circle. IL rooms and bath -. n00
o.. near y, II ave. - rooms and BATH. IA 500
ST near l2th. houses. and rooms each. l2 e
Cor. J.h aud NJ sts.. 10 rooms ami bath -. o. 500
10th &. near J. rooms and bath ............ $50
18th st. near r. s rooms and bath........... q 30
10Th ST. near VI. Z rooms and bath....., 3 500
1st st near 7. rooms and bath ........--. & 300
- bet. 9Th and 5th. 9r. and bath. 81 go
18th St near 6r and bath. ........... 4, 900
sth st near II. 81 and bath C2ixIOsD..... 400
ST near j ave, Recommendations. 3 900
K st near 9Th ne On. bath and stabie...,.. = 800
0 2l3 ST. Or. and bath. ............. 8 800
diet GRO. T. PARKS GA St
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SHOOTING STARS.

'How you getting along?" asked the
mother who had sent Tommy out to wash.
Il am losing ground rapidly replied the
lad. who had been playing in the dirt.
Oh. gentle Kansas, prythee tell,
To ease our spirits vexed
With doubts which every moment swell,
just what you will do next.
whats the mattah with Cholly?'
''He's sick. Somebody gave him a veal to-
bacco ciggawet."
The proposition of base ball people to en-
large the diamond viii put the hotel clerk on
his mettle.
AS IT WILL BE.
"Are you looking for work again?"
Eyes
II thought you had a place driving a coal
wagon
Il came pretty near getting one, but they
wanted few more thousands than / could
command in the bond to keep me from stealing
the stuff
THAT Boston young woman used some verwy
ha nd language to me, don't you know" said
Willie Washington.
.'Indeed?''
''Yes. She talked in Creek
THAT book maker says the races have cause
him to drop many dollar"
80 they have-into his pocket"
When the zephyrs blow warm in December,
The boy is in trouble, it's said.
For how can he know if We'll have enough snow
10 warrant his wanting sled3
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The window ct Canton. MINI, which was
alleged to be miraculous, has been found to BE-
simply plain glass with an irregular smoky sur
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DOR SALE-3 NEW PRESS brick 3-sTORY
and basement houses, within two blocks of DUPONT
circle all mod imp. 81 jOOeach; easy terms Apply
CHARLES EARLY. SOB I4th ST. n2s-,|Ot
EHOR SALE-HOUSE l26 MASS. AVE. NE s
L rooms and bath modern improvements price,
$500 for next 10 days. Apply Room %. Sd floor.
city hall. de-15t
E'oR sALF-NEw HOUSES; BARGAINS; EASY
L terms; $50 and 6il G. s.. ne. rooms, cellar
long lots to alley. Inquire OWNER. 2io e st. NV
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McLACHlEN Il BATCHELDER
nl9 Cor. 10th and u SITS. Ii. w.
EOK sALE-rHOSE HANDSOME HOUSES COR,
18th and W SITS. n. every modern improvem ent;
electric bel speaking tubes fine cabinet mantels
beautiful decoration, substantially built with heavy
brown-stone trimmings; cow uent 10 cable and
the II II. cars. and only one square from the
electric ROAD 10 on ST. 3, g. IL rooms. Prices
low: terms to suit Monthly payments il desired.
Open daily for inspection Waterman in charge. Only
houses In this section having fine granolithic side
walks nlO-Im
To-. SALE-HOUSE NEAR 2IST AND K SIS.
Il n. w., having width OF % feet; Ito rooms and
bath only ell 900. A Ii. SEMMES, COZ f st.
n21-1m
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L,OR SAIR-hUUSE ON nth ST. NV. BET. "
Il aud - st. 10 70 rms. lot box 100; house in fine
order ne lad cheap. CHARLES O. kINGWALT.
lst sOor, Allan tic building $50 Est n. dlB-3t
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NOR sALF-A DESIRABLE HOUSE on 18TH ST.
Il W. . ROOMS and Collar; . MI good lot price.
Cy2l BAKER. NORRIS HAMPTON.
1lI-.l tf2O
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naval review in the spring which is TO rendez-
vous at Hampton Roads. The citizens of Nor
folk, Portsmouth. Berkeley, Newport News.
Hampton and Cape Charles City have ppointed
joint committee to represent them in helping
to promote the success Of the review and TO re-
ceive all the distinguished visitors with true
southern hospitality.
The Concord, which has Just returned from
six months in Venezuela protecting United
States interests, is in the dry dock undergoing
repairs. which may be quite extended. as IL viii
be necessary to remove her starboard propeller
shaft, which has dropped a little. The electric
plant is also unsatisfactory and a new dynamo
will be put in by the original contractors. This
class OF gunboats, while not especially comfort
able for either officers or men in their crews are
found to be very useful for general service Of
the kind the Concord has just been performing
as their small draft makes them good river ves-
sells, shown by the Concord's voyage Of last win
ter up the Mississippi. and they are also very
craft. Their usefulness il proved
by the large amount of cruising which has been
done by the three of this class-the Yorktown.
Bennington and Concord.
The Yorktown's cruising since 1889 embraces
q trip through Europe and to South America.
then q voyage around the Horn and the seal
protecting cruise in Bering sea and the return
to this coast, which she is now making, while
that Of the other two has been nearly as varied.
THE TWO NEW CRUISERS
The furniture, masts and boats Of cruisers Q
and 10, which were built 1t the Columbian
iron works in Baltimore, have arrived at this
yard from Portsmouth. N. II. They viii be
fitted out here. The names Of these two ships.
II will be remembered. are the Detroit and
Montgomery, and they are each OF 1000 tons
displacement. The old receiving ship Frank
lin has been dismantled and housed over, 90
that - she floats 1t her mooring in the river
she looks thoroughly like ones early coucsp-
lions Of the original ark. but for her duty she
b unsurpassed- The dispatch vessel Dolphin,
after . few minor repair, has jast sailed from
here for Warrington.
It may ct least be said In favor Of the Norfo!k
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L'OR 81 , s2OD CASH AND 80 PFT No TJK
y ~ ~ and , hauss o. Al - r-u'ed St
slr > - fn rrtuy. 80 l1N The VIII the
hs4 . rrrrhs-- ulnu-y ONNEP. Rom =. 40 TN
- IA -. bet u and nj AL ~ %. II 1T.
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L 18th st. near Q NV. 12r. and bath. fur
mace, mi sl6 900
bah, FURNACE a, N. 10. 500
uni 1IoOO
mace. AMI ........:.. 5000
Ust, bet. 18Th and 18th W. 3 new Or,
bath and cellar. m l. each. :............. $500
2ith near Pa. ave. II. w. 7r. and bath ..... 5000
" st near - H. W. 9r and bath $500
mace, Ispersi, ami. new; -. $3.50
.papered. ".'..............'. $500
ID st near 18th n e.. Or and bath ........... 1900
Linden It. ne Or. and bat ....-......... 500
Linden ST. n e.. 6r and bath easy terms - 800
duncan place n. e., g.. and bath easy terms 400
terms ............. a,2OO
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One Of the notable events Of the past week
was the studio reception given by Miss Alice
Swami, assisted by her cousin. Miss Lila WASH
ington. Especial interest attaches to this Young
lady, because she is the daughter Of Col John
Augustine Washington, who inherited and
finally sold Mt. Vernon to his countrywomen.
Mrs. W. W. Sinclair Of Baltimore and Miss
Swami served chocolate and frappe in the
studio. Among those present were Rev. and
Mrs. Aspinwall, Mr.. W. L. Wilson, Mrs. T. W.
Talbot, Mrs. Vanderbilt Of New York. Mrs.
Washington, Miss Byrd Washington. Mrs. B.
W. Kennon, DR.. Sinclair Bowen. DIR. and Mrs.
G. Wythe Cook, Mr.. Jaeger and others.
The West End Euchre Club was entertained
at the home Of Miss Leary, 21I4 NJ street. The
favors. which were pretty and unique were won
by Miss A. Wilton, first prize; Miss CLAYTON,
second prize; Mr.. Needing, gentleman's first;
DR.. Fisher, second. Among those present we're:
Miss Clayton, Miss Leary, Miss Williams, Miss
Leo, Miss NJ. Wilton, Miss A. Wilton, Miss Rob-
ertson, Msssrs. Collier, Newman. Colladay, Kern
and Drs Fisher and Morris The next meeting
will be held at the home Of Miss Robinson.
Wednesday evening last saw the consumma-
ton Of one of the many pleasant entertain
ments given by the Nomad Cycle Club. This
was in the form Of a dance, the first Of the sea-
son, at the Hotel L Enfant. A new waltz COM
posed by Mr. Wilmarth. whose orchestra fur
nished the music, was dedicated to the Nomad
Club, and was enthusiastically received by its
members. Among those present were: Mr.. and
Mrs. w. 7. Robertson, Mr.. and Mrs. E. f,
Riggs, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Walter, Misses Mar
tin, GuilfOrd, Russell, French, Burch, Palmer,
Lambourne, Murray, Douglass, Morris. Robert
son, Shackleford, Stiles, Lulu Murray and Hep
burne and McCreary, Messrs. Thayer, Guz-
man, Robertson, Terry, Manning, Dawson,
Bowen, Brown, Mannikec, Cromwell, Walter,
Clspp, Mayer, Lothrop. Hulse, LArcombe,
Hugh. wsisnsr, Severance, Atkinson and Mar
shall
Mrs. Isabella W. Ashford has changed her
residence from 1880 New York avenue to l640
18th street northwest.
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Epk SALF-A PLEASANT BRICK HOUSE on
California It o ROOMS and bath. with all modern
.uaV~r.sn-cs Iiise. $3.50. Terms one-fourth casa.
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~ and 6.ss st ne Stanton Park. those ele-
new brown stone dwelling, containing rooms
and bath and buffers pantry; large closets all
rooms haudsonisy papered and decorated electric
heli. and as lighting apparatus. speaking tubes &c
lot ll2 IL. deep 10 paved slley yenent East
Capitol 81 car line and Nd ave. berdics; location
very desirable. hish aud healthy this property
csptiOnally fine 1.-TWO Sold; open sunday aid week
DAYS. cordially invite your inspection; price,
s5. 500; cash payment snd monthly terms will
L. W. WEED co.
di7-N 500 lltb ST. n W.
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I,OH sNiT-BNE OF THE MOST DESIRABLE
u tuls-. uHrthwvs,. On Q near 18Th ~ sftrActive
fouf ~ r11fm-. tath. hfts~ anfrg eleven rooms
i.rse ~ ~ rht TIE oNsr - - haI.iso-r~ly
t-uTafs.i sod tx ya-' . wits alley uexhbDr-
Ir.r. -fIau NAkEIN GHOAIE 4 60
fT-E - I'M - n
Tombstone epitaph., 1892-06-19
Some Remarkable Products.

Su. .h wonderful accounts are given of the product of fruit, vegetable. e;e in Southern California and Arizo. Il, that were they not substantiated h,, the best of authority they could scarce ly be credited. But we are assnred that the following facts are in no case congregations, while in numerous cases even more remarkable results might be quoted. These were all pro duced by the aid of irrigation, show ing what valuable adjunct it Is to valuable farming.
 Alfalfa-An acre aud half produc- ed in one year II tons which sold for Ss4; cost Sl2: net profit SIP. Three acres produced 2 tons which sold for $50. giving a net profit of $l23. Two hundred and fifty acres produced 3375 tons or I24 tons 10 the acre.
 Potatoes-2Sa acres produced 5000 sacks, which sold for s3001; cost of production $500 net profit $2,5Oo Tweniy-fve acres produced 15O tons which sold for S2l 900; cost of pre- duction s7,5OO; net profit si3, 300.
 Peaches-lS5 trees, product sold Tor sl l,246.S0; cost S:00 net profit, Sl.- OiG.S0. Three bundied trees (less than three acres) produced l34 tons. sold for Si37 cost S30, net pro fit S407. Two acres product sold for $56J: cost $75; net profit, s490. Ten acres clings seven years old. produced fl tons green, when dried sold for $500, net profit, S4 ,556.30.
 Rasins-l0 acres produced 9 tens sold for $I60; net profit S700. Two hundred acres produced 90,c00 gallons of wine, cost 5, GOO. net profit $3o,Oo0 Forty acres produced 250 tons; sold for S3O0O, cost sl,3O0, net profit $2,6UO.
 frunes-SlN acres produced 3S tons of fresh fruit, soii when irIed for S3,- IF, cost S403 net profit s2.744 Eight acres produced 9 tons, sold for $lOOG, cost Sl0O, net profit S9O0; Twelve acres produced v tons, sold for $50 a Ion on the trees, S3 ,9J0, cost sl 90, net profit S3700- Herald.
Tombstone epitaph., 1892-06-19

To retire for rest after hard days woIk and be awakened from sound sleep ty an active combat between an extra large bot tall wild cat and n dog above your covering must be q peculiar and not very desirable sensa- tior. II there is one thing in fife for which friend Herrick, 1f the San Ped TO, has penchant, 1t is young spring chicken, fried to delicate brown in ranch butter that has jus. been brought from the spring house, and to that end he has been zealously guarding few plump birds in a strong box close by the door of his sleeping apartment at home. So a few nights ago, being awakened by noise in the coop, he lost no time in ascertaining the cause. Expecting to find weasel ho unex- pectedly encountered wild cat. Salutations were informal and preciri- tate, especially on tine part of the cat, which, doubtless, deeming the pres ence of MT. Herrick an iDviiatitn n 10 participate in his hospitality, made q break for the first open door, closely pursued by a watch dog. In this room soundly asleep was one of the workmen attached to the ranch, whose first intimaiion of trouble was the presence of the wild Cat and dog on top of the bed engaged in vigorous discussion of their respective merits with father Herrick at the door who in calm, unimpassioned tones, advised him to scoot. Ha scooted, and closed the door, the dog following in his wake, and the cat was left in possess ion. Incensed at the aggression, MT. Herrick secured his artillery, Mr. Lamb procured light. rhe gates ajar" was sung, ,he door thrown open, and on the first discharge the victim of misplaced confidence was bad., wounded. to be finally floore,l with q single-tree, and Mir. Herrick arrived in the city yesterday with the scalp attached to his belt.