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St. Landry democrat., 1892-10-08
The Largest Pair of Shoes.

A Georgia shoemaker has finished
the largest pair Of shoes ever made
for actual use. 1t took a piece of
leather containing 1,O40 square
inches to make the uppers, and one
of $50 square inches to make tho
sOles, or exactly 5000 square inches
Of leather altogether. If the leather
contained in that pair of shoes were
cut into strips an eighth Of an inch
wide, it would make string "a, 600
inches long. The sole of this gigan-
tic pair Of shoes are II inches long
and 5! inches wide. The two COM
bined tipped the scales at exactly
eight and One-half pounds.
It is said that the difficulty in OBJ
tanning fresh eggs has led to the use
of a substitute for eggs, In egg
phosphate. 1t looks and tastes like
the product of the Industrious hen,
and can be produced at a moderate
cost when she is on vacation
St. Landry democrat., 1892-10-08

IF your Back Aches. or you are all worn out,
good for nothing it is general debility.
petite-tOnes the nerves.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-10-08

Browns Iron Bitters cures Dyspepsia, Mala~
ria, Biliousncss and General DebilIt, Gives
Strength, aids Digestion, tone. the nerves.
creates appetite. The best tonic for Nursing
Mothers. weak women and chill Iren.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-10-08

Any man, woman or child can be cured OF
BliousneSs, Sick Headache, Constipation. Few
ers. Colds and Stomach Trouble BY taking Bile
Beans Small. Every bottle is guaranteed to
give entire satisfaction. ~ in each bottle. 2)c.
A blonde is said to have about ten
years the advantage of a brunette.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-10-08

1t is fifty nine years since Gladstone toe
his seat in the British House OF Commons
St. Landry democrat., 1892-10-08

NJ l. Thompson & Co, Druggists, CorAers-
port, Pa. say Hairs Catarrn Cure Is the best
and only sure cure for catarrh they ever sold.
Druggists sell it, 75c.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-10-08

General Bidwell, the prohibition candidate
fer president will not do any campaign
speak ing
St. Landry democrat., 1892-10-08

Bismarck and Won Moltke once fought a
du' over a girl when they were fellow
:; u.i-nts.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-10-08

MANS system rs like town. it must be well
Grained and nothing is So efficient as beech
Inns Pills. For sale by all druggists.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-10-08
Sample Package Mailed Free.
A11racs Small Rile beans New York,


The average age that women marry
is twenty-one, men twenty SIX.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-10-08

jules Maasenet is regarded by many peo-
pie as the most popular musician in Paris
St. Landry democrat., 1892-10-08

Baron Hrsch, the Hebrew philanthroI ist,
is planning an extended tour through the
United States and Canada
St. Landry democrat., 1892-10-08

Grasshoppers contain formic acid worth
sixty cents an ounce.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-10-08
kiing

WIN. A. Lchr. TO ICY Ers"1 Joy'
when began with HOODS SARSAPAR-
lila the sores soon decreased. kept taking
It Tor q year when | was 50 we'll that went to
work, and since then have not lost ono day on
account of sickness | am always well and
have a good appetite" I'M. A. LEnR, No. .
Railroad street, kendallville, Ind.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-10-08

Colds promptly relieved by Small Bile Beans.
The soul-entrancing clarinet was the
invention of Denntr, German, in 1880.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-08-28
THEY FIT"
Two Well Known Citizens Fall On Each
Others Necks.

Two Well known Citizens Fall On Each
Others Necks.
The lobby OF the city hall was yester-
day utilized as the arena for an i'm
promptu prize fight between eager but
unframed combatants. Charles Miles,
an insurance agent, and G. A. Haskell,
merchant, are residente OF Boyle Heights,
who each think that the other owes
him whole lot OF money. They met at
the foot of the stairs in the city hall yes
terday. and, after passing the compli-
ments of the day and saying some other
things, each ''waded into" the other,
regardless of pugilistic rules, and alto
gether sorgettss;s..ii OF the fact that they had
on their good clothes.
Miles fell down first, and Haskell fell
on top of him. Each got bloody nose,
either by humping his head when he
fell or else by bursting a blood vessel in
his tremendous efforts to reach the other
fellows ear.
City Assessor Hinton came out OF his
Office and lifted the weary fighters to
their feet. They were speechless from
lack of breath, but evidently in full pos.
session Of their senses, for they made
promptly for some secluded place where
they might wash their bloody noses,
brush their dusty clothes, and get home
unobserved of the public.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-08-28
COAST CULLINGs.

Burglars broke into the postoffice and
several other places at Bakersfield, Fri,
day night, but secured nothing OF value.
At Hollister, CAL, Judge Breen sen.
fenced Pedro Sanches to eight years in
San Quentin, for horse stealing.
Unless Governor Markham interferes,
George w. Bruggy, under sentence oil
death at Santa RoGa, fol the murder OF
Diedrich Luerisson, will be hanged on
Tuesday.
At Wheatland, CAL, gang of fifty
Japanese have been ordered to leave
the burst hop yard, by white pickers.
The Japanese attacked field boss and
another man and severely used them
up with clubs and knives. There are
over 800 white pickers in the yard. a
At Chico, CAL, fire destroyed house
owned by W. j. Pulliam, rented by S.
p. Eldridge. The fire is supposed to
have been the work of tramps who had
been refused food. Pulliam's loss is
1920, insured for $500; Eldridge's loss
is $500, uninsured.
At Butte City, Friday night, ware
house, belonging to the estate OF Joseph
Bounds, containing 5000 sacks of wheat
Jacobs store building, Hockheimer's
store, millinery store. saloon and a
barbershop were destroyed by fire. The
loss is between $4,000 and $50 900, par
TALLY insured. Origin unknown.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-08-28
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
A Large to th
IT

A Large Attendance-Additio to the
The attendance at the chamber OF
commerce rooms, on Main street, has
been increasing of late, the large num-
Der of Strangers visiting the city being
particularly noticeable.
Among the products sent in yesterday
were Duke OF Kent peaches, by Levi
Lovelock, of Chatsworth park; clusters
of Damson plums on branch, Mrs. d. d.
Johnson, of Norwalk; prunes weighing
a quarter of pound each, by Edward
Drew Lain, La Canada; and Bartlett
and Sieekel pears, Kelsey plums and
ounces, by F. G.. Butler, of Long
Beach.
0. +. Potter, of Covina, make hand
some display OF French prunes, Bartlett
pears, orange and lemon cling peaches,
Nixon peaches and rose nectarine; Err
roll Lazenby, Compton, sends Bartlett
pears; James Goosmore, city, sends in
some orange ounces, and j ID. Baldwin,
Florence, smange wurzel beets, six
months from the seed. Rosecrans yes
terday replenished it's fine line of
peaches and plums, and Charles E..
Hoar, of the Simi ranch, makes dona-
ton of very fine fruit, including La
Conte, Bartlett and Flemish beauty
pears, Muir peaches and red nectarines.
Many merchants have already made
application for space at the pavilion
during the coming horticultural fair,
and there seems to be good promise OF
an unusually successful fair.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-08-28
DEATH AND DISASTER.
Loss of Life and Property by Fire in n
York.

Loss of Life and Property by Fire in New
York.
New York, Aug. PA disastrous
fire, carrying death with it, broke out in
a large five-story building, 12O, 122, 124
and 1875 Wooster street, today, and ex-
tended through to Pine street. The
flames started about 10 o'clock, and
spread with such rapidity that soon the
entire building was ablaze.
Five persons were severely burned or
otherwise injured. and it is feared 9TH
ers lost their lives, as there were over
100 persons in the building when the
fire started. Fireman Lsrry Stack re-
ceived a frightful injury by a falling
wall, and fireman Langwasser was also
badly hurt in the same way. The latter
was warned of the threatening disaster
by his companions, but did not under
stand until too late.
The building was occupied by the
United States Frame and Picture COM
pany; Belt, Butler & Co., woods and
furs; Bloomstock, hats and caps W. j.
Kelly, publisher, and r. H. Wagner &
Co., paper box manufacturers.
The police estimate the loss by the
fire is 100000.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-08-28
GEN, STEVENS ON THE STUMP.
Opening of the Democratic
Campaign in Illinois.
A Big Demonstration in the City of
Bloomington.
Senator Palmer and. the vice-Presiden-
tial Candidate Address an Inn
mense Throng-General
News Gleanings.
Ry the Associated Press.l

BY the Associated treSS.l
BLOOMINGTON, Ill.,, Aug. 27.-The
Democratic state campaign opened to-
day, by big demonstration in this city.
There were thousands of Democrats in
attendance, and Hon. James s. Ewing,
General Stevenson's law partner, pre-
sided. Senator John NJ Palmer was the
first speaker and made a stirring ad-
dress, which was frequently interrupted
by applause.
Hon. A. B. Stevenson, the Democratic
candidate for vice-president, was the
next speaker. Most of General Steven
sons speech was devoted to the tariff
question. He said the tariff question
was the all-important issue of the
campaign, and that the position OF the
two leading parties upon this question
could not be misunderstood. Upon one
side are the advocates of high protec-
ton, or prohibitory policy-the policy
that enriches the few at the expense of
the many. Upon the other side are the
advocates of such a reduction in the
tariff duties as win give to our manu-
facturers the benefit of cheap raw ma
terial, and lessen to the consumer the
cost of the necessaries of life.
Another issue of great moment in the
pending contest, is the force bill. The
magnitude of this issue, he said, cannot
be over-estimated. 1t may mean the
control of the election representatives
in congress by bayonets. The Republi-
can party, by its record in congress,
and its present platform, stands pledged
to that bill. That it will pass the bill,
if it ever comes in power, no sane man
can doubt.
In regard to the compulsory school
law of Illinois,. Mr.. Stevenson said: 81
am heartily in accord with the Demo
cratic party in its efforts to repeal the
obnoxious provisions of the compulsory
school law enacted by Republican leg
islature in this state. The right of
parent to exercise reasonable control
over the education of his child, should
not be abridged. The Demo cratic party
in this state stands pledged to repeal
this law"
Los Angeles herald., 1892-08-28
THE CHICAGO FAIR.

Meeting OF the Woman's Auxiliary Asso-
cfation-Exhibit Preparations.
The Woman's Auxiliary of the Worlds
Fair association, OF this city, held it's
meeting yesterday at the Woman's Ex-
change, Mrs. F. A. Eastman, president,
in the chair. Matters of routine char
acter were taken up and disposed Of.
The question of the reception and en-
tertainment OF the lady managers OF the
California state board of worlds fair
committee was introduced, and after
discussion referred to committee, with
power to act. Much enthusiasm pre-
vailed, and plans for the advancement
of the work to be done by the women of
our city were outlined.
Women having any special work they
would like to exhibit at the worlds fair
are invited to be present at the next
meeting, to be held at the chamber of
commerce on Saturday morning, Sep
tember 10th, at 10 o'clock.
The women of this. city and vicinity
are invited to attend the reception to be
held Friday morning, September I'd, at
10 O'Clock.
WORLDS FAIR PREPARATIONS.
Orange county reports that there are
now in the hands OF its local worlds
fair committee, ready for shipment TO
Chicago, los display fruit jars, and there
will soon be prepared 1000 glasses of
jelly. Orange county will have thirty
exhibitors Of citrus fruit, and the ladies
and young people are working hard on
an exhibit of sea shell and moss and
fancy work, and collection of moths.
snakes, tarantulas, and the birds and
bugs peculiar to their section of the
country.
Garden Grove will concentrate its
worlds fair efforts on the making OF a
beautiful and representative display of
fresh fruit in its season, the collection to
include every variety grown there which
will bear shipment.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-08-28
THE WELSH MIME DISASTER.

Eorfy-Seven Men Rescued--More of the
Entombed Miners Alive.
LONDON, Aug. 27.-All night long vol
unteer parties kept up the work at the
Park Slip pit, the scene of the disas-
trous explosion in Wales, yesterday.
At O'Clock this morning they had PEN
etrated 900 yards into the main shaft.
In all this distance no signs of life were
discovered. Here and there was the
body of miner, but the attitude in
variably showed that death had come
suddenly. Some of the men had died
in the very act of using their picks.
Ten bodies were recovered OF men who
did not have seconds warning of their
fate. The bodies of two men were dis
covered, however, who had apparently
made frantic efforts to escape.
A later dispatch, received at noon,
says that while band of rescuers was
working in the pit, sound was heard
which caused the men suddenly to sus-
pend operations. Soon a repetition OF
the sound was heard, low and weak, but
indicating life beyond the great wall OF
rock and debris. The work of rescue is
now being pressed with herculean en-
ergy.
At 80 this afternoon the drift was
finally penetrated and thirty-nine mi
ners rescued The scene when they
reached the surface was indescribable.
Wives, mothers, sisters, brothers, and
in some cases fathers, were in waiting,
frantic to see If their loved ones were
saved.
The work of rescue is still being
pushed, in the hope of saving others.
One of the rescued miners said: "a
crowd of us got together in the level
after the explosion. We could hear the
flames roaring through the mine. After
time we tried to get out, but were
driven back by sulphur fumes. Two
men sought to rush through, but lost
their lives, dying where they fell, as it
was impossible for US to save them.''
Late this afternoon another rescuing
party saved eight more imprisoned
miners. Volunteer rescuers state that
they have signalled another party of i'm
plisoned men, who by striking on the
wall signalled that there were fourteen
of them waiting to be rescued.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-08-28
EASTERN ECHOES.

In free-for-all fight at Point Lick,
KY, Humphrey Bost was shot and
killed by John Campbell, who was in
turn badly wounded. Two little children
were killed by stray bullets.
An attempt was made to wreck the
Chicago and New York limited on the
Pennsylvania railroad, near Enon, Pa.
Several ties and pieces Of iron were
found tied to the track, by a farmer
who began removing them. While 90
engaged he was shot twice, one bullet
entering the calf of the leg. He sue
ceeded, however, in clearing the track.
and the train passed safely.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-08-28
NOT IN DANGER.

The Rev. Mr.. Bartiett's Life Safe in
Asiatic Turkey.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, Aug. H.-The Porte
recently ordered an investigation into
the burning of Che house of Rev. Mr..
Bartlett, an American missionary, and a
report is received showing that the des-
truction of the dwelling was due to the
carelessness of an American servant,
and not to the fanaticism of the natives.
The report adds that Bartlett's life has
not been endangered in any way, and
danger of being killed by fanatical Mos
lems is not true.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-08-28
RUSSIAN AGGRESSION IN ASIA,
Diplomatic Circles Agitated
Over the Event.
A General European Conflict May Be
Precipitated.
Forty-seven AEen Rescued From the Park
slip Coal Pit in Wales = More
TO Be Kescued-Foreign
Miscellany.
By the Associated Press.

Dl tllt a cootAptcA = AS1os
BERLIN, Aug. 27.-TCopyrighted by
the New York Associated Press. l-Diplo-
matte circles are chiefly interested in
Russian action in Afghanistan. The
croakers affirm that only bold and decis-
i've action by England, which is not
likely to be taken by the Gladstone
government, will prevent Russia from
forcing the ameer to abandon English
protection for Russian protection, or else
submit to losing part of the Afghan ter
ritory. Count Kalnoky, Austrian impe-
rial minister of foreign affairs, has left
Vienna to confer with Emperor Francis
Joseph, at Ischl, on the situation, which
may readily develop into European
conflict, as an Anglo Russian war could
not be localized in Asia,
Los Angeles herald., 1892-08-28
A MALICIOUS cANARD.
millionaire sibley and His Yacht Wapeti
Are Safe.

ROCHESTER,. N. Y, Aug. 27.-The
Union has bulletin from Hiram w.
Sibley, saying he is safe. The telegram
says the whole story of the wreck of the
Wapeti is canard. The entire party
will join the yacht Monday.
TORONTO, Aug. 27.-The whole story of
the wreck of Che Wapeti in Georgian
bay is wicked canard. The yacht is
now safely anchored at Collingwood
harbor. No accident of any kind oc-
CURED.
CoLLINGwooD, Ont, Aug. 27.-It is
understood that the report OF the loss of
the yacht Wapeti was maliciously circu-
lated by the cook, who had been dis
charged.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-08-28
TRANscoNrINENTAL ROADS.
The Pacific Mail Subsidy Likely to b.
Cancelled

AhO acthC IN dAA 6uObAuy Likely TO BE
Cancelled
New York, Aug. 27.-The Transcon-
tinentsl Railroad association closed it's
meeting this afternoon, with discus
sion on the matter of import rates and
domestic traffic. In short time the
Pacific Mail subsidy will probably be
done away with, and the difference at
present existing between the Southern
Pacific and other lines of the
association will be adjusted. The rep
resentatives decided thatifthe Canadian
Pacific took the radical action contem-
plated by them, to go into force on Sep
tember 10th, fixing the same rates on
domestic freight, proportioned to that
received for import freight, the other
lines should be notified by Chairman
Vining to do the same thing, the chair
man then to give the required three
months' notice to the Pacific Mail Steam
ship company, canceling the existing
arrangements.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-08-28
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A COSTLY BLAZE.
The City of Augusta, Ca, su
&4OO. .Onn Eira

The City of Augusta, Ca, Suffers a
100000 Fire.
AUGUSTA, Ga, Aug 27.-A destruc-
tive fire, which broke out here early
this morning, totally destroyed the
Augusta Chronicle Office and five bus
mess houses. The total loss is $4O0, 900.
The entire morning edition of the
Chronice was worked off while the
building was in flames. The files of the
paper, from 1900 to date, and the books
were saved. Insurance, about $500, 900.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-08-28
Labouchero Compliments Gladstone.

LONDON, Aug. 26. = Labouchere has
written letter to Gladstone, compli-
menting him upon his chivalry in ac-
cepting the responsibility for the ar
rangement of the ministry. In the
letter Labouchere declares his unswerv-
ing loyalty to Gladstone. but advises
him not to permit the presence of the
home rulers to swamp the radical
measures.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-08-28
Bishop Kip Dying.

SAN Francisco, Aug. 27.-The Right
Reverend William Ingram Kip, who for
more than forty years has presided over
the Episcopal diocese of California, is
dying. He was seized with a sinking fit
Thursday, and as he is 81 years old, it is
feared he cannot recover.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-08-28


- gas or gasoline engines--Anyone havirfk
troub'e with their gas engine. or contemplat
ing putting up plant o. power, will do well
line or Natural Gas Kngine and see It and be
convinced that 1t is By far tue most perfected
engine IL the market today, we except none
4. NJ MARTIN, agent, 154-158 North Los An
geles street. 7-24 3m
Los Angeles herald., 1892-08-28

Ice Cream, Soda and Confectionery.
Soda of all havors. The finest in the city at
Merri am & Co.'s, 127 South Spring street.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-08-28
wANrED-HrLP.


DEITY. HUMNEL d CO.'S EMPLOYMENT
L Agency, successor 10 Martin. & Co. and
Petty & Hummel. 20f West second street. tele-
phone 40. ana 13l TO 1876 West First street, tel
ephone 500. Our wants for tomorrow morning
will be partially as follows:
Mems department-Boy to chore and herd,
$40 etc.: ranch hand. $50 etc.; miner; wood
turner fruit plckers; man and wife, $35 ETC.
BARRIERS, so per cent; harness-m aker, So so
ETC carriage b. acksmi'h, SO etc.; woodchop-
pers $l.60 per cord; blacksmith, $3.50; 25
men at $50 etc 4; 2 woodchoppers close in for
distil1ery. 81 and board; man and wife, m sn
must be an orchardist, good pay.
Hotel work-Cook, $l5 ETC.; second cook, $50
etc.; dish hwasher, $5 etc. per week; cook; s 2
etc.; colored walters, $50 ETC.; waiter, $50
etc.; cock, $45 etc. waitress for rarstow. 800
ETC. wal .ress in city, s ETC.; waitress for Pasa-
dena, $50 etc; waitress for Rialto. $5 etc
waitress for Ventura. $25 etc.: waitress for
Redlands, $25 etc; waitress $6 etc
Household department-Giri for Santa Mon
ica 800 etc.. girl for Redlands. $50 etc.; girl
for hast side, $25 etc girl for Broadway, 500
etc. tailoress, ~; girl for Fairview $40 etc
girl for Alhambra $40 etc.; girl for Figueroa
street, $40 etc; girl for the East side $40 etc.
PETTY, HUMMEL & CO., 131 to 1876 w. First
st., tel 509, and 2O7 w. Second St, tel 40
Los Angeles herald., 1892-08-28
Weekly Bank Statement.

New YORK, Aug. 27.-The weekly
bank statement shows reserve de-
crease OF $2,49l ,OO0. The banks now
hold 9,SSS, 900 in excess OF the legal re.
quirements.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-08-28

pHILLIPS EXCURSIONS VIA DENVER AND
L. Bio Grande railway and the Great Rock
Island route leave Los Angeles every Tuesday
Personally conducted through to Chicago and
Boston Once No 13s South Spring st. 1tf
HONOLULU TOURS-HUGH B. RICE, SPE-
a II cial agent Oceanic S 8. 90. once: 12A
w. Second st; P.O. Box 679 12-A tt
Los Angeles herald., 1892-08-28
CoNTRAUTORs AND BUTLpERs.

CONRAD sCHERER, GRANITE, BITUMiN.
~ ousand asphalt paving 227 W. First st.