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Los Angeles herald., 1892-07-26
Facing a Buffalo.

We had not gone 200 steps when I saw
six fine male buffaloes. Hiding behind
anthills and taking advantage of the
wind, which blew toward us, we slowly
approached the animals When we were
within eighty PAGES of them they scented
the danger, and the two which were on
guard fixed their eyes in our direction.
We waited behind sugar loaf anthill
for half an hour, not daring to move for
fear of soaring the game. Then l
changed my mind and tried to reach
another anthill hundred feet away,
from which / could shoot sideways, as
supposed, taking advantage of the
bushes.
Without being noticed by Haggi, to
whom had said nothing of my inten-
tion, I started for the place. When
was half way between the two anthills
l saw that Haggi was taking aim, and
before could call out to him the shot
resounded.
The buffaloes looked up, uncertain
whence came the danger. The grass
where stood was low and was plainly
visible. One of the animals was wound
ed in the shoulder, too high to break the
bone, and foaming at the mouth with
his tail in the air he rushed upon me.
waited motionless till he was within
twelve PAGES. Then placed ball in
his head about an inch below the horns.
He bent his hind legs, but recovered
himself almost at once. I fired my
second barrel and he fell lifeless to the
ground. -"Seven Years in the Soudan. I"
Los Angeles herald., 1892-07-26
The Driver Ants.

The driver ants OF Africa are so called
because they drive before them while
on march all other living creatures, no
animal being able to Withstand them.
No beast, however formidable, dares to
cross their track, and they will destroy
in single night all the pigs and fowls
on a farm. The huge iguana lizards
fall victims to them, as do snakes and
all other reptiles. 1t is said that they
begin their attack on the snake by BIT
ing its eyes and so binding the prey,
which, instead of running away, writhes
helplessly in one spot. Natives of Africa
assert that when the great python has
crushed its captives in its folds it does
not devour it at once, but makes a cir
cult of at least a mile in diameter in
order to see whether an army of driver
ants is on the march in the neighbor-
hood. If SO, it glides off and abandons
its prey, which will soon be eaten by the
ants.
If an army of these ants approaches a
village the entire population is compelled
to fly. Sometimes the people may be
obliged to take to the water in order to
save themselves. The insects travel in
the night and on cloudy days, because
they are quickly killed by the direct
rays of the sun. Should the sun come
out while they are making a journey
they construct continuous arch over
their path out Of earth agglutinated by
a fluid excreted from their mouths. In
cloudy weather an arch for the protec-
ton of the marching workers is con-
structed of the bodies of the larger
soldier ants, whose widely extended
jaws, long legs and projecting antenna,
INTERVIEWING, form sort of network.
In case of an alarm the arch is instantly
broken and the insects which composed
it join other soldiers on the fanls of the
line, who seem to be acting as scouts,
running about furiously in pursuit of
the enemy. The alarm over, the arch is
renewed and the column proceeds as be-
fore. re.-Washington Star.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-07-26
FAULTY ArRBRaKEs.
oolsred Pienickers Meet With Disaster
ct Chicago.

Oolered Pienickers Meet With Disaster
at Chicago.
CHICAGO, July ga large crowd OF
colored people assembled at the Grand
Central depot this morning, bound for q
picnic at Columbia park. The plat
forms OF the depot were iammed, when
a switch engine pulled in on the west
track, having in tow Baltimore and
Ohio passenger train. People who
were standing on the platform
say the engine was running about
twelve miles An hour. As the engine
approached the end of the track, which
terminated in front of the platform, En-
gineer Williams applied the air-brakes
to stop, but for some reason they had
no effect. He reversed the engine, but
the momentum of the heavy train be-
hind, carried the engine ahead. The
train crashed through the bumper and
into the platform, striking down num-
Der of people. Great confusion en-
sued, and colored men wanted to
lynch Engineer Williams, but the po-'
lice rescued him. Nearly twenty per-
sons were more or less seriously hurt,
and two of them, Mrs. Dina Carr and
Henry Young, will probably die. Engi-
neer Williams asserts that lie was only
running six miles an hour, and says
some one must have tampered with the
air-brakes,
Los Angeles herald., 1892-07-26
A HAPPY COMBINATION.
SENATOR vEsT'sg DUPLEX JOINT
RESOLUTION.
A Scheme to Secure Free Coinage and
Tariff Reform at One Fell
Swoop p Senate Pro-
ceedfngs.

WASHINGTON, July 25.-In the senate,
today, Vest introduced joint resolution
authorizing the president to offer Great
Britain, Germany and France, as an in
ducement to enter an international agree
ment for the free coinage of silver, re-
duction of 25 per cent in the tariff on
textiles, hardware, earthenware and
glass. Laid on the table.
The anti-options bill was then taken
up, and George addressed the senate.
George said the New Orleans and New
York cotton exchanges were composed
of men who did not raise cotton, con-
sumo, or even handle it, and character
lied their dealings as gambling.
George yielded the floor temporarily
and Allison presented the conference re-
port on the sundry civil bill. It was
very long, and its reading occupied
quarter OF an hour.
Allison explained the report, saying
outside of the provisions about the
worlds fair only one matter WAS left
open-the provision inserted by the
house, prohibiting the employment of
Pinkertons.
The report was agreed to and fur
ther conference was asked on the points
on which there was no agreement.
Pettigrew introduced joint resolu-
ton (Which was referred) authorizing
foreign exhibitors to bring into the
country foreign laborers to work on their
exhibits.
George then resumed his argument on
the anti-option bill, and closed with an
appeal in favor of his own substitute,
and then Wolcott submitted motion
(Which went oyer) to refer the bill to
the committee on finance, with instruc-
tions to report at the next session some
measure looking to the relief sought for.
Hunton favored Georges substitute,
hut expressed himself willing to solve.
in favor of the producer, the doubt as
to the constitutionality of the pending
bill, and vote for it.
Coke obtained The floor.
Allison moved to lay Wolcott's motion
on the table, but after discussion with
drew it. Adjourned.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-07-26
What Drove Him to Enlist.

An American artist with whose name
all lovers of good pictures are familiar
was narrating some of his war expe-
He served during the last three years of
the war and fairly won the distinction
of being o brave soldier. II am not
disposed to boast of the motive that
prompted me to enlist" said he to a
group of deeply interested friends, "but
will tell you what it was. Soon after
the war broke out l was induced by o
persistent and smooth tongued book
agent to subscribe for an expensive
illustrated publication. 1t was to be de-
hvered in parts, one part each month,
and payment of two dollars was to be
made at each delivery. Well, after
awhile got tired of the thing and found
the payments irksome. But could not
shake off the book agent. He became
nightmare to me, and finally to escape
him enlisted OF course l had some
inclination to go to the front anyhow,
but the book agent was the direct cause
of my enlisting.
"An exciting three years of service
followed, but the end came and was
mustered out with thousands of others.
turned my face to the west, thinking
that the best place to get start in bust
ness. l went to Chicago, and, having
engaged rooms in a lodging house,
started out on prospecting tour. The
first man to recognize me in that town
was that irrepressible book agent. He
cheerfully informed me that he had
saved all of the parts of the illustrated
work for me and he would bring them
to my lodgings the next day. But he
did not, for gave him bogus address
and left for New York that same
night. New York Times.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-07-26
THE AUCTION SYsTEM,

New Method of Selling Fruit In San
Francisco.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 25.-The auction
system of disposing of California fruits
in this market was inaugurated this
morning by Auctioneer Steinhagen, at
the Jackson-street wharf. Despite the
early hour at which the sales took place,
the wharf was crowded. An unusually
large amount of fruit for Monday morn
ing, was disposed of, canneries and
packing companies taking most of it.
The prices realized were as follows
2267 baskets peaches, $4,000; one lot,
70 baskets, extra quality Sawyer seed
ling peaches, 81 55 per basket; Bartlett
pears, 50@75c and $1@1 80, according to
quality; tomatoes, large boxes, So. ESQ
$3.50; prunes, 60@75c; plums, 35@65c !;
apples, 321ac per basket, 81 per box.
The sales were voted q success.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-07-26
nneen rron Persfa.

Thirteen sheep and three lambs are on
their way consigned to the agricultural
department at Washington-a fact that
presents considerable interest for the
agriculturally minded. They were ship
ped from Persia, and an attempt is to
be made to introduce their breeding into
this country.
These sheep are said to be noted for
the beauty and richness of their skins,
which are the purest astrakhan. AS a
warm climate is necessary for their ex-
istence, at least for the present, they
will probably be sent to southern Cali.
fornia or to some other warm climate,
where their value and adaptability to
this country can be determined Wor-
cester Spy.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-07-26
LAWLESSNESS IN WYOMING,
More Bloodshed in the Rustler
Country.
Desperadoes Resist Arrest by Federal
Officers.
Fort Mckinney Burned for the Purpose
of PIunder-soldiers and Citi-
xens Implicated in the
Conspiracy.
Rx the Associated pressl

By the Associated Press.l
BUFFALO, Wyo., July 25.-Yesterday
Deputy United States Marshals Hale
and Smith, accompanied by Scouts
Frank Geroud and Little Bat of Forts
Mckinney and Robinson, left Buffalo in
the direction of Gillette. At Stung
ranch they found Jack Long and man
named Starr, whom they attempted to
arrest on suspicion Of completely in the
murder of Deputy United States Mar
shall George Wellman. Long was cap
tured, but Starr escaped after running
fight. at Sugge, on the return, Longs
friends attempted to rescue him, and a
fight ensued in which Long and others
were wounded. The fight was still in
progress when the courier left, and the
outcome is not known.
Private Johnson, of the Sixth cavalry,
troop HI, who was found guilty of steal
ing q number of guns and pistols from
the government at fire at Fort McKin-
ney, last April, and who was confined in
the guard house, but escaped few days
ago, was recaptured yesterday. A num-
Der of other soldiers were in the gun
theft, and it was they who aided John
son to escape, fearing his in
formation on them. Another soldier,
who was arrested for completely
in the affair, made confession. It ap-
pears that q regularly organized band of
soldiers were working under instructions
of civilians, who were banded together
to burn down Fort Mckinney, securing
what plumber they could during the con-
flsgration. Arms and ammunition were
the species of plumber desired, as there
was general demand for them through
out the country since the invasion OF
cattlemen last April.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-07-26
A GIRL INCENDIARY.

She Made Six Attempts to Burn Her
Employers House.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 25.-Fire Mar
shal Towe this afternoon arrested q
14.year-old girl named Maggie Cum
mings on six different charges of arson,
all of which were committed in the last
two weeke. The girl has been working
in the family of Mrs. Echwald, where
all the fires took place. The reports of
fires were 60 numerous in this house,
which consisted of eix flats, that Towe
investigated them. He found that all
of them had been committed by child
or crazy person. Last Friday evening
she was discharged and went to her
home, where she made full confession
this afternoon. She used coal oil and
states that she set fire in consequence
of an uncomfortable desire to do so.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-07-26
BOWERS RENoMINarED.

Seventh District Republicans Satisfied
With Their Representative.
MERGED, CAL, July 25.-Congressman
w. w. Bowers was renominated by ac-
clamation by the Seventh congressional
district Republican convention this
morning. The convention then ad-
journed to Sacramento.
Senator Flint of San Benito was chair
man.
About seventy delegates were present
at the convention, which was called to
order by Judge Nouree of Fresno. Flint
was then made chairman by acclama-
tion. Frank Miller of San Bernardino
and p. Y. Baker of Kern were elected
secretaries.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-07-26
The Atchison Our rate.

CHICAGO, July 25.-The Atchison road
road has submitted to Chairman Cald-
well OF the Western Passenger associa-
tion a lengthy report justifying its cut
rate to Denver for the Knights Templar.
The chairman did not have time to con-
slider all the points and report to the
special meeting today, so the matter
went over til tomorrow. Some of the
Atchison's competitors now assert that
they expect to be able to faaten on that
road the responsibility for the first viola
ton of the agreement.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-07-26
Fruits Attract Them.

Hosts Of unemployed men and others
seeking temporarily to better their con-
dition are flocking to the Delaware pc
ninsula now to pick small fruits for the
markets of Philadelphia and New Y York.
The fruit growers erect rude sheds in
the open fields, and here the berry pick
ers eat and sleep while the season lasts.
The earnings Of berry pickers are con-
siderably above the average pay of farm
hands. Later in the season come the
peach plucks," a race of tramps from
all parts of the northern Atlantic slope,
feared by the native farmers and hated
as competitors by the negro farm labor
org
Los Angeles herald., 1892-07-26
THE sALTON SEA.

Waters of the Colorado Again Inundat-
Ing the Desert.
YUMA, Ariz., July 25.-Water is grad
ually filling up the lake at Salton again.
Prospects are that the flow of water may
not increase, but may continue for q
month or more. 1t has already driven
the salt company out of their works.
The Colorado river here is falling at the
rate OF about two inches in twsnty.four
hOurs
Los Angeles herald., 1892-07-26
AbsoJntelv tba Re.t

"Inever heeitate to recommend Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy as absolutely
the BEST" says Mr.. f. B. Kemp, assist
ant business manager of the Youngs-
town, Ohio, Daily Telegram, one OF the
most influential and valuable newspa-
perH in the Buckeye state. Mr.. Kemp
also says: II have found it certain
cure for the cough usually following an
attack of the grippe, and always keep q
bottle of it in the house," 80 cent bot
ties for sale by 9. F. Heinzeman, 222
North Maia street.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-07-26
Said II. and Then He Died.

Bert Q. Hunter, prominent mining
man of Neihardt, Mon; died recently
from sixty grain dose of morphine,
taken with suicidal intent. Physicians
worked over him for seventeen hours
without success. Toward the last,
while being jolted on board, slapped
in the face and shaken to keep him
awake, he looked up ruefully and NUT
tered, "Oh, what difference in the
morning" Cor. San Francisco Exam
iner
Los Angeles herald., 1892-07-26
The Hair Rope a Protection.

For some cause no rattlesnake will
cross a hair rope. When camping
party is in region infested with these
vermin all that is necessary to protect
the camp at night is to lay hair lariat
on the ground around the camp in such
a way that no snake can approach tho
camp from any quarter without crossing
the rope and the campers are perfectly
secure from intrusion. Why it is no
human being can explain, but that it
is 30 has been too often proven to bs
doubted.-St. Louis Globe Democrat.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-07-26
shiras Not Yet Confirme d /.

WASHINGTON, July 25.-The senate
judiciary committee this morning, with
two Republicans and four Democrats
present, decided to report the nomina.
tion Of George Shiras to be associate JUS
tice of the United States supreme court,
to the senate without recommendation
The fact that the Democrats allowed the
report to be made in this shape, en-
courages Shiras' friends in the belief
that there will be no serious opposition
in the senate.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-07-26
CHOLERA DlMINISa HING,

More Favorable Reports from Paris and
Russia.
PARIS, July 25.-The outbreak of chol-
era in the suburbs continues to dimin-
ish. Only two deaths occurred yester-
day.
ODESSA, July 25.-The mortality from
cholera is diminishing on the lower
Volga, butnorth of Isaritzin it is spread
ing rapidly in the towns and villages
west of the river.
ST.. PETERSBURG, July 25.-In ssNijni-
Novgorod cholera ia confined to few
travellers from infected districts.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-07-26
MouIure Cb.IIsno., ,,oK;n,.v

PHILADELPHIA, July 25.-In reply to
an invitation from Hon. A. K. Mcclure,
editor OF the Times, to unite with him
in a joint discussion OF the tariff, in this
city. in September, General Mckinley
writes that joint debate should be ar
ranged by the national committee. He
has referred the matter to the Republi-
can committee, and Mcclure has re-
ferred it TO the Democratic committee.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-07-26
THE REDDING LYNCHING.

Bodies of the Victims to be Taken to Tu-
lare for Burial.
REDDINa, CAL, July 25.-Nothing new
has been developed in connection with
the lynching of the Ruggles brothers,
though great many improbable stories
are floating around concerning the affair.
The father of the two boys wired the
coroner Sunday to embalm the bodies
and hold them for shipment. They will
be taken to Tulare county for burial.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-07-26
Swept by Fire.

CARRoL LION, Mo-, July rs. - Fire,
which started yesterday afternoon in
the building of the Davis Manufactur-
ing company, swept an entire square,
burning out the Recorder, the Wilcox
son bank, Pelker Scott's grocery,
Crouche's hardware store and several
other firns. The loss will reach $780,
O00, partly insured.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-07-26
Twin Naples.

At Greencastle, Ind, there are twin
maple trees Of equal size, but cnriously
grated. At the height of fifty feet one
makes sharp angle, growing solidly
into tie body of the other, forming a
natural arch. The trees at the base are
about fifteen feet apart, and their iden-
tity cannot be distinguished at the point
of confluence. Philadelphia Ledger.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-07-26
The Peru Ready for a Cargo

SAN FRANCISCO, July 25.-The new
steamer Peru, which has been com
pleted by the Union iron works for the
Pacific Mail company, was turned over
to the latter today, and towed to their
wharf. She is a splendid appearing
vessel, and will be placed in the China
trade, although originally intended for
work on the coast. The company will
start in to load her Immediately.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-07-26
EDUCATIONAL.

NAY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS, LOS ANGELES,
~ Cal. Alice Knight Parsons, A. b., and
Jeannie Whitney Dennen, principals. (Re-
Gently proprietors and principals OF New York
Avenue Institu' e, Brooklyn, N.Y. A thorough
and attractive school, First yesr begins Thurs
day, September 22d Full course in English
studies, modern and ancient languages, music,
art and physical culture. College preparation.
An efficient corps of teachers trained to special
work. Those desiring to enter pupils may con-
suit with Miss X. II. Parsons from 10 to II,
daily, until August 1st at 243 South Broadway
Later by letter care Geo. W. Parsons, 139 South
Broadway. Personal interview with principals
after September 1st. Circulars at above ad-
dress 7.227t
Los Angeles herald., 1892-07-26
Men for the Bnltimoro.

SAN Francisco, July 25.-The steamer
City OF New York arrived today from
Panama. Among her passengers were
Lieutenant Hoogewerff, Ensign Fabs.
Gunner Trasselt and sixty seven sailors
for the United States steamship Balti-
more. The men went to Marc IslInd
navy yard and will leave for Pneat
Sound, where the Baltimore is at prss-
ent, on the next steamer,
Los Angeles herald., 1892-07-26
A neal E.tn1a Ran,.:,

Atuacts the attention Of every property holder
In this city. But when DR.. Franklin Miles the
eminent Indiana specialist, claims that Heart
Disease Is durable and proves it by thousands
Heart Cure; It attracts the attention of the
millions suffering with Short Breath, Palpita-
tioD, Irregular Pulse, Wind in Stomach, Pain
ing, Dropsy, etc. A. f. Davis, SILVER creek,
Eeb., BY using four bottles of DR.. Miles New
Heart Care, was completely cured after twelve
years suffering from Heart Disease. This new
remedy is sold By G. H. Hanoe. Books ir CO.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-07-26
TAKEN TO BOISE.

Transfer OF the Imprisoned Miners at
Wallace, Idahe.
WALLACE. Idaho, July 25.-United
States Marshal Pinkham started with
the twenty-five principal prisoners con-
fined here for Boise today by special
train on the Union Pacific. Company
A, Idaho National Guards, went along
as guard. Among the prisoners is
Thomas O'Brien, president of the Mi
ners' union, and Secretary Poynton.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-07-26
Fatal Flanes.

PLAcERvILLE. Cal, July 25.-The
farm house of ex-Assessor f. Mortensen,
near Colema, was burned Friday night.
Before Mortensen and his wife could
escape from the building they were both
severely burned and Mira. Mortensen
died from the effects of her injuries this
morning
Los Angeles herald., 1892-07-26
Cron FaiIurain U....

WICHITA, Kan, July 25.-C. e. Eisen-
mayer, grain buyer, returned from
tour of the western part of the state, re-
ports the corn crop almost a total fail
ure, owing to the intense heat of the
mast week
Los Angeles herald., 1892-07-26
A a2nn.nnn Rlaza

West SUPERIOR, Wis, July 25.-The
loss by fire at Iron river yesterday is
$500 200. The entire business district
and the buildings of the Northern Pa
cific and Duluth, South Shore and At
lantlc railroads were burned, together
with most of the residence diakricE.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-07-26
Mrs. Ryder Arrestcd for por,,-

COPENHAGEN, July 25.-.Mrs. Henry B.
Ryder, wife of the American consul. has
been arrested on the charge of perjury.
at the examination of her husband on
the charge o. fraud in the settlement of
an eatata
Los Angeles herald., 1892-07-26
Horrible Butchery.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, July %. = This
morning John Wynn, a tanner, chopped
his wife and stepdaughter to pieces with
an ak, and then attempted to cut his
own throat. No cause is assigned.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-07-26
Dnndrun,

This annoying scalp trouble, which
gives the hair an untidy appearance, ia
cured by skookum root hair grower.
All druggists.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-07-26
Falling Hair

Produces badness. 1t is cheaper to buy
bottle OF skookum root hair grower
than wig; besides, wearing your own
hair is more convenient. All druggists
Los Angeles herald., 1892-07-26
Chamberlsin's Collie. Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy

Is the standard. It's many cures have
won it praise from Maine to California.
Every family and every traveller should
be provided with it at all times. No
other remedy can take its place or do
its work. 25 and so cent bottles for sale
by 9. F. Heinzeman, 222 North Main
street.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-07-26
PATENTS, COPYRIGHTS, ETO.

TTIzARp TOWNSEND, ROOM 8, DowNEY
I'll block. Tel. 347. Los Angeles. 11-22-R
Los Angeles herald., 1892-07-26

OWN YOUROWN NH0ME--MONEY TO LOAN
~ repayable In monthly installments less
than rent. The Home Investment Building
aud Loan Association. w. A. BONYNGE, rec
retary, 115 g. Broadway. 7-20 I'm
Los Angeles herald., 1892-07-26

r MARION BROOKS, LAWYER. OFFICE:
- Rooms ~, 29, 80 and 81, Fulton block,
near courthouse. New High st. Telephone
9SI. 9-I1 tt
Los Angeles herald., 1892-07-26

MRS. DR.. J. Fl. SMITH, SPECIALITY, Md
wi Wifery. Ladies' cared for during eonhDe'
mont at III Bellevue ave. Calls promptly at
tended to- Telephone 1119. m IS ii
Los Angeles herald., 1892-07-26
PHYSICIANS.

MRS DR. WELLS S-OFFICES IN HER
Wl brick block, 127 Fast Third street, between
Main and Los Angeles; diseases of women. ner-
vous, rectal, sterility and genito urinary dis
eases; also electro therapeutics. Hours, 10 to
a. z to 8.