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The herald., 1893-09-01
strange Amusements.

In 1854 the public punishment of
criminals became prominent feature of
carnival. 1t was felt to be serious
check upon the gayety Of the festival,
but excused as an awful example for
such as were inclined to profit by the
general license for criminal behavior
rendered necessary now that precept had
been found inadequate to cope with the
disorders. Later on the chief and most
celebrated criminals were specially re-
served far carnival, on the first Saturday
Of which they were punished.
Such as were guilty Of disorderly con-
duct during carnival itself were usually
flogged, and the necessary apparatus for
this stood ready in several parts of the
city. We are reminded of their existence
today by the name Piazzetta della Corda,
and they remained up permanently until
destroyed by the people in 1898.
Courtesans were also publicly chas-
tised if caught masked or dressed as men
in the Corso-the public executioner not
being above seeking popularity by max
ing victims of the most prominent.
Thus in 1856 was publicly chastised
Cecca-buffona, the favorite of Cardinal
Antonio, nephew Of Urban VIII.-Gen.
tleman's Magazine.
The herald., 1893-09-01
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure LIQUID
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrupo of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
ative; effectually cleansing the system
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance. M
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in 50c and 81 bottles, but it is man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
The herald., 1893-09-01
RuFFALo's OLIVE GROWERS.

Queen City Capital Becoming Hnterested
in California.
Buffalo Times: A number OF Califor-
MIA capitalists have established branch
of the Olive Growers, association in this
city. The tract of country in which the
olive growers are interested is situated
in Southern California, in the fertile and
and beautiful San Fernando valley near
the site of the old Mission established by
the Franciscan Friars hundred or more
years ago. d. G. Miltimore, vice-presi-
dent Of the University bank of Los an.
geles is now in the city looking after the
interests of the association of which he
is president. Several prominent Butfs-
lonians are said to be interested in this
movement to develop the olive industry
which certainly ought to prove profit
able from the manufacture OF oil and OF
pickles.
The association is represented in Buf-
lalo by Mrs. Herriett, B. Browning and
Mr.. Ruben, ]. Ralph, both we'll known
in this citv
The herald., 1893-09-01
Modern Athletes and Their Predecessors.

In Outing S. Scoville writes concern
ing athletic records. He is no believer
in the doctrine that in former times men
were more powerful and active physic-
ally than they are at the present day.
He considers that the best of the Greeks
were probably little superior to the
athletes of today, but to the Greeks
alone does he award this praise. The
remarkable records Of feats of strength
and endurance that are quoted as proof
of the physical degeneracy of mankind
he is inclined to treat with scant respect.
Where reliable records have been pre-
served he shows that in all contests the
athlete today is an ADLER man than his
predecessors.
The cause assigned is better hygienic
conditions, more intelligent system of
training and better knowledge of the
laws of health. The author shows that in
all running races, save the long distance
races, and in walking contests the time
is far better now than it was before and
that the same superiority can be shown
to exist in every branch of athletics in
which it is possible to make comparisons.
While admitting that more perfect
tracks and appliances of all kinds are
accountable for part Of the gain, Mr..
Scoville is of the opinion that the modern
athlete would have beaten his predeces-
sor on his own grounds.
The herald., 1893-09-01
A SPLENDID PAIR TO DRAW TO,
The Domino -DObbins Match Not
Conclusive.
A Large Crowd of Sports Doomed to
Disappointment.
They Kan Dead Hsat-Ths Contest
Declared No Race-Tlyfng Jtb
and Nancy Hanks Win
New Laursls.
Rr the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
SrEEPsHEAD BAY, Aug. 3l.-A crowd
equaling that of the Suburban and
Handicap days gathered today, drawn
prin cipslly by the announcement OF a
10000 q side match between Domino
and Dobbins. They were doomed to
diss ppointment, 80 far as decisive
end. ng was concerned. The race was q
mighty struggle, Dobbins having a
slight advantage to the quarter, after
which Domino crept up again. Neither
could gain an advantage, and they con-
tinued as one horse to the finish, pass
ing under the wire in l IL 3-5 with no
difference between them. Both horses
looked tagged after the terrific struggle,
and when it was suggested that the dead
heat be run off Keene declined, and the
contest was declared no race.
The track was fast.
Futurity course - Harrington won,
Longshanks second, Domingo third !;
time, :12 2.5.
Reaper stakes, mile and three-six-
teenths-Sir Francis won, Orchis sec
ond, Sir Walter third; time, 2:o2.
Sapphire stakes, five and one. half fur
longs--Longdale won, Weinberg second,
Economist third; time, 1 :08 40.
Twin City handicap, mile and quar-
ter--Gslindo won, Ranapo second, Cam
delabro third; time, 200.
Match for $4,000 aside, the club to
add $500, futurity couree-The race was
dead heat between Domino and Dob
bins; time, l :l2 So.
Futurity course-Shadow won, Arab
second, Addie third; time, I'll 1-5.
Seven furlongs on turf - Integrity
won, Sarah Ramsay second, Centella
third time, l :29.
The herald., 1893-09-01
A GREAT STRIKE BROKEN.
welsh Miners Return to Work-Thei
Families Suffer.

Welsh Miners Return to Work-Their
Families Suffer.
LONDON, Aug. 31.-Over 10000 of the
100000 coal miners Of Wales, on strike
for 20 per cent advance in wages. have
returned to work, breaking the strike,
thus greatly discouraging the remaining
100000 strikers in England.
Reports from the strike districts indi-
cate great distress among the families OF
the strikerr. The miners of East 10th
ian and Midlothian today resolved to
strike unless their wages were advanced
20 per cent. In Chesterfield today 1000
strikers gathered at the gates OF the
Balsaver collieries, and the police being
unable to cope with them, invaded the
works and did much damage, then dis
persed before reinforcements for the
police arrived.
The herald., 1893-09-01
The Testimony of a Friend.

Attorney General Hendrick of Ken
lucky prides himself on the fact that he
rose from farm laborer to his present
place of dignity and homer. He was tell
ing some friends in Frankfort the other
day of his early struggles and called 8
negro who was passing to attest the ve-
racity of his statements. Brother Brad
ley," said he, sis an old fashioned, blue
gummed negro and boyhood friend Of
mine, by whose side have worked many
a day in the cornfeld. Wasn't good
man in the cornfeld, Brother Bradleyr'
"Oh, yes, sah," said the darky, "you was
a good man for fact, but you suttinly
didn't work much. San Francisco Ar
pOnaut
The herald., 1893-09-01
Effect of a Sentimental Song.

Mr.. whitehead is a tinsmith in
Weaverville. His wifes name is Ann.
and Ann and the tinsmith have never
got along very well together. Mrs.
Martin and Mrs. Whitebread, so the
story goes, became quite chummy. There
was piano in the tnsmith's house, and
Mrs. Martin was in the habit of playing
"The Old Oaken Bucket" The man of
solder rather liked it at first But when
Mrs. Martin continued to thrum out the
same tune day after day it got kind of
tiresome. He demonstrated with Ann,
but the wife told him to mind his pots
and kettles and not to meddle with
music.
One day the tinsmith lost all patience
and went up stairs, and after dancing a
jig on the keys wound up by smashing
the instrument all to pieces, ending the
performance by remarking, "To =
with your old Oaken Bucket '"-San
Francisco Examiner.
The herald., 1893-09-01
PEACE IN SAMOA.
But the Embers of Rebellion Are Still
smouldering.

But the Embers of Rebellion Are Still
smouldering.
APIA, Samoa, Aug. IL (per steamer via
San Francisco, Aug. ALPHABETICALLY
speaking the war in Samoa is over. but
it is impossible to tell when it may be
resumed. as more deportations of the
rebel chiefs ia not certain to have de-
cisive effect. There still remains feel
ing of discomfort, which may at any
time, under favorable conditions, assume
serious aspect. The embers of discon.
tent seem still to be smouldering, and
all that seems to be wanting is the ad-
vent of popular leader to fan them into
flames again.
The German warehip Sperber left
Apia on July goth with Mataafa and his
daughter and 10 of his immediate fol-
lowers of rank, bound for Takaofo island
in the Union group, there to land them
as exiles from Samoa. On the 2Sth Of
July the Sperber arrived. 1t was agreed
that the Samoan government was to pay
at the rate of $40 per head each month
for each prisoner. They were then al
lowed to land.
A trial was held in Apia, at which
the punishment OF those convicted
of rebellion was considered and the
following sentences were inflicted: !:
Twenty-four of those whose conduct
was considered particularly heinous
were sentenced to three years at hard
labor, and should any one Of them at
tempt to escape, his land was to be con-
fiscated by the government. Eighty
seven of the lesser offenders were sem
fenced to pay fine of 5000, these fines
to be utilized in road-making alone.
At present the war vessels that are
lying at anchor in Apia hRrbor are the
English vessel Catcombs, two German
vessels, the Buzzard and the Sperber.
The United States vessel Philadelphia
is expected from the United States and
two more English. the Rapid and Ring
dove, will arrive shortly. Two more
German ships are also expected. When
all these vessels arrive there will be
naval demonstration.
The herald., 1893-09-01
INDIAN CURRENCY.
1t Is Claimed . Gold Standard Can Be
Successfully Established.

1t Is Claimed . Gold Standard Gan Be
Successfully Established.
LONDON, Aug. 3l.-Sir David Barbour,
financial secretary, replying to ques-
tion at meeting of the Indian council,
said correspondence with the secretary
of state for India in London about the
sales of council bills below 16 pence, is
still in progress and could not at this
time be published. He explained that
the Indian mints were closed, but this
was slack season and there had been
heavy imports of silver before the close
of the mints, with large transfers OF
rupee paper from London to Calcutta,
which retarded the effectiveness of the
remedial measures adopted by the In
dian government. He regretted the
auctuation of values and consequent
evils, but believed nothing had occurred
to justify the assertion that q gold
standard cannot be effectively estab.
lished.
The herald., 1893-09-01
GRAND CIRCUIT RACES.

Flying JIb Wins the Free-for-Ail Pace
at Fleetwood Park.
FLEETWOOD PARK, Aug. 3l.--Class 2 :1e
trot--Fannie Wilcox won, Clara D. sec.
ond, Bush third; best time, 2:134.
Class 2:30 trot-Alsr won, Frank H.
second, Adah Loc third; best time,
2:2l4.
Frse-for.all pace: purse $2000-FlyinQ
Jib won, Blue Sign second, Manager
third; time, 200, 2:0734. 200. Roy
Wilkes and Vitello also paced.
The feature of the day was the per.
formance of Nancy Hanks who, in the
best of condition and was driven BY
Doble. lowered the track record from
2 :0934 to 2:06s4. 1t was beautiful bi,
OF work and the crowd went wild. The
quarter was made in 81 u, the half ir
:021s, the three-quarters in :3414, the
mile in 2:0634. Nancy earned $4,000 by
the performance.
The herald., 1893-09-01
National League Gamea.

PHILADELPHIA, Ang. 3l.-The Phillies
won the most exciting game of the sea-
son. Philadelphia, A Pittsburg. 8.
BALTIMORE, Aug. 31.-The Orioles won
by hard batting. Baltimore, IL; Cleve-
land, 6.
WASHINGTON. Aug. 31.-Cincinnati
won by good batting. Washington, j;
Cincinnati, 2.
BosToN, Aug. 3l.-The Colts were COM
pletely outclassed today. Boston, z;
Chicago, 0.
BROOKLYN, Aug. 31,-Brooklyn won
after hard fight. Brooklyn, 8; Louis-
vile. 3.
New YORK, The Giants won two games
from the Browns by good stick work.
First gsme-New York, 6; st. Louis, 8.
Second game-New York, 8; st.
Louis, /.
The herald., 1893-09-01
A FRENCH DUEL.
M. Dreyfus Defends the Honor OF Il
Women OF His Race.

M. Dreyfus Defends the Honor OF the
Women OF His Race.
PARIS, Aug. 31.-A duel was fought to-
day in the outskirts OF Paris between
Drumont, editor OF the Libre Parole,
and Camille Dreyfus. Rapiers were
used. Dreyfus received three light
wounds, one in the arm, one in the side
and third in the chest. Drumont was
not scratched. M. Dreyfus became weak
from the loss of blood and was not able
to continue, but asked for further
meeting tomorrow. This Drumont
agreed to without hesitation. The cause
OF the duel was an article published in
Drumont's paper charging all Jewessee
OF the upper classes with being women
of easy virtue.
The herald., 1893-09-01
MarysvfIle Races.

MARYsvILLE, Aug. 31.-Following is
the result of todsy's races:
Glass 2 40 trot-King of the Ring won,
Prince Daniels second, Bill Doty third !;
time, 2:28.
Pacing, 2 2:23-Gersldine won, Bess H.
second, George Wapple third; time,
2:17L.
Yearling trot, mile dash-Theresa
won, Patti Rosa second, Bertonia third
time, 254.
Special running race, mile and one
eighth-Morton won, Blondinette Sec
ond; time, l 57.
In the half mile dash on bicycle there
we're four entries, Frank A. Rose OF SUIT
ter county winning very easily.
In the mile handicap Rose also proved
the victor in 2:59, the track being heavy
and slow.
The herald., 1893-09-01
Sc. Louis Races.

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 31.-Track fair.
Four and half furlongs-Bangum
won, Rabbit second, Piccalillie third
time, 0:511a.
Four furlongs-The Surgeon won,
Jennie June second, Bonita third time,
0:5S16.
Midland handicap, six furlongs-Ed
Garland won, service second, Tom Fin
let third time, l :15.
Seven and one-half furlongs-Roqu
tort and Sulross ran dead heat, Cough
third; time, :37I. Sulross won the
run off by neck time, l :37.
Seven and one half furlongs-Long
Ten won. Barbara second, Tenor third
time, :381s.
The herald., 1893-09-01
He Felt Embarrassed.


A Detroiter who was in Cincinnati
last week was at one of the railroad de-
pots one afternoon and met man whom
he used to know in Albany Is years ago.
After handshaking and talking for few
minutes the Albany man remarked:
Come and be introduced to my wife.
That's shc over there"
WHAT Is that-that lady your
wife?" stanmered the Detroiter.
why, certainly-come along"
"But-but"-
''Why. man, what ails you? Don't
you want to meet my wifei"
Eyes, of course. That is-please ex-
cuse me. I'd rather not meet her-not
today"
''Sayl'' said the other as he stood back
and looked the Detroiter over for min
ute, ''my wife was divorced woman
when / married her."
"Was-was she?'
"And I'll bet 500 you were her first
husband! Yes, I'm sure of it'll Out with
1t, old boyl'
swell, was"
"And naturally enough you felt bit
embarrassed and don't care to be intro
duced. see how it is and won't urge
you. Let's 10 outdoors and smoke
Detrni" r's'
The herald., 1893-09-01
Cholera In England.

LONDON, Aug. 31.-The epidemic in
Grimsby has been declared officially
Asiatic cholera. 1t is believed it was
brought by immigrants from Antwerp
and Rotterdam.
AS the result of the prevalence OF
cholera at Grimsby, the government
authorities are increasing the precau-
tions at all the ports of the kingdom to
prevent the further introduction OF the
lSeaee,
The herald., 1893-09-01
Independence Races.

INDEPENDENCE, Ia, Aug. 3l.-Track
fast.
Three-year.olds and under, Q :45 trot-
Roselesf won, Agatha second; best
time, 2:21H.
Glass 2:2O pace-Webber Wilkes won,
Zelpha Burns second, Julia third best
time, 2:1314.
Glass 2:25 trot-Msyby won, Ward
ship second, Ed Clsrkson third; best
time, :163d.
The herald., 1893-09-01
A DeflcIt I'm the Trenaurv,

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3l.-There is every
indication that deficit in the United
States treasury OF $5O,O00,000 will exist
at the end of the fiscal year, June Both,
unless measures are taken to avert it.
A number of financial propositions for
the purpose of building up the treasury
cash are under discussion.
The herald., 1893-09-01
Nrontifiore Convrepatiou.

Holiday services will be held at No.
1857 South Spring street, at Masonic
hall. Commencing Sunday evening,
September 10, 1893, Rev. A. W. Edel-
man officiating, assisted by Mr.. Schulz
man. Secure seats at 203 North Main
atraat
The herald., 1893-09-01
Atlantic staarnahips.

LONDON, Aug. 3l.-Sighted: Britain
mic, from New York; Ottoman, from
Boston.
SOUTHAMPTON, Aug. 31.-Arrived /:
Fuerst Bismarck, New York.
New York, Aug. 3l.-Arrived :
Gailia and Germania, from Liverpool !;
Aller, from Bremen; Diadem, from Rot
terdam.
BREMEN, Aug. S1.-Arrived: Lahn,
from New York.
BosroN, Aug, 31.-Arrived: Colorado
from Hull
The herald., 1893-09-01
TIE HERMIT THRUSH.

Over the tops Of the trees
And over the ahailow stream
The shepherd OF sunset frees
The amber phantoms of dream
The time Is tho time Of vision;
Tho hour is the hour of calm.
Harki On the stiffness Elysian
Breaks how divine psalml
Oh, clear In the sphere Of the air.
Clear, clear, tender and far,
Our aspiration OF prayer
Unto eve's clear starl
o singer serene, secure,
From thy throat of silver and dew
What transport lonely and pure,
Unchanging. endlcssly new
An unremembrance of mirth
And contemplation of tears,
As II the musing of earth
Communed with the dreams Of the years
Oh. clear In the sphere of the air,
Clear, clear, tender and far,
Our aspiration OF prayer
Unto ewes clear start
o cloistral ecstatic, thy call
In the cool, green aisles of the leaves
Is the shrine of power by whose spell
Whose hears aspires and believesi
hermit OF evonine, thine hour
Is the sacrament of desire,
When love hath o heavenlier flower
And passion holier firel
Oh, clear in the sphere of the air,
Clear, clear, tender and far,
Our aspiration of prayer
Unto ewes clear starl
&C. g. ID. Roberts in Youths Companion.
The herald., 1893-09-01
General MoKeover Retired.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31.-Brevet Brig
adier-G General McKeever, senior sssist-
ant adjutant general OF the. army, was
placed on the retired list today.
The herald., 1893-09-01

than last, and figures will be submitted
to show that the general financial condi-
ton of the country has greatly i'm
proved.
The herald., 1893-09-01
1t Is Not what We Say

But what Hoods Sarsaparilla does that makes
it sell, and has given It such firm and lasting
hold upon the confidence of the people
The herald., 1893-09-01

For a dinner pill and general faniiiy catharti
v<A a4Aaaa aptlx sAaa,anaand Maad'a Pills.
The herald., 1893-09-01

When the hair has fallen out. leaving the
head bald, if the scalp is not shiny, there is a
chance CT regaizins she Aa;r ~ using Hall g
Hair RepewaS
The herald., 1893-09-01

Take 1-c.. aei.=e. fec !nsanecie
Before retiring-trial bottle 10 cts.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-10-16
Dolly Afadiaon,s Rnsa.

Mrs. Madison was unqucstionably the
most popular woman that has ever pre-
sided over the social life Of the executive
mansion. She was extremely beautiful in
person and gentle and courteous in manner.
Consummate tact made good her lack OF
liberal education. Madison first met her
when he was q member Of congress at Phil
adelphia, and with Aaron Burr boarded at
the house Of her father, Mr.. Payne. She
was then the Widow Todd. The future
president promptly fell in love with her.
But having some doubts about her mental
qualities be one day handed her a book to
read and asked her to give him her opinion
of it. She gave the book to Burr with the
request that be write a letter for her to
copy. This he did with his usual brilliance,
and Madison, or receiving the note, was
fully convinced that his ladylove's intel
lect was equal to her beauty. He at once
offered himself and was accepted. Serb.
ner's.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-10-16

When will 1t be easy for busy women to
lothe themselves a. we'll, as easily and at
~ reasonable cost as men have long doneS
What Is wanted in the tailor made costume,
Of good material, well cut, well made, at a
price or prices within range OF ordinary
incomes. From 80 to $50 is charged now
for ready made gowns of satisfactory Amer
lean workmanship, and English tailors here
charge nearly double their prices in Eng
land.
Such charges are absolutely prohibitory
TO the great majority of women. Is there
any real need that a well built, substan-
sally made. carefully finished gown of ex-
cellent materials should cost more than so
TO $25t That excludes silk Innings, of
course. and supposes the use Of a fabric
costing not less than 81 a yard, but need 1t
exclude thorough workmanship and finish
and scientific cutf
A certain number of sizes covers the range
of mems garments. Within perhaps a high
err number, should 1t not be as possible to
fit the various normal types Of womeni
Where is the energetic woman or the enter
prising tailor who can appreciate the bust
ness opportunity In this great need Of the
hour, and who has the courage to set about
supplying it,.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-10-16
n MIDLOTHIAN.

Apparently IL would require little coax.
Ing TO induce the Grand Old Man to raise
the cry OF Down with the house of lordsl'
Buffalo Express.
Gladstone has nt last announced his pol.
icy in regard to the house of lords. He ad.
mits that 1t Is a grave question how to Sc.
cure reform in this direction, but is ready
to undertake the task. Buffalo Inquirer.
Gladstone in his speech made It SUN.
GENTLY clear, however, that IL the house OF
lords should continue to oppose the clearly
ascertained will OF the country the exist
encc of the house would be endangered
Philadelphia Ledger.
Mr.. Gladstone ut Edinburgh has indi.
Gated the purpose OF the government &c
continue the struggle for home rule In Ire
land upon the reassembling Of parliament.
The tenure OF the house OF lords Is not
worth a 10 years purchase. Chicago Times.
The aged premier has picked up the
gauntlet Of defiance which the lords threw
down. He Is ready TO do battle TO the death
IL need be. lie is not lighting for himself.
The war which he wages Is the war Of the
people against privilege. Milwaukee Wis
consin.
III iOTtHer llnnts " mas Deen tue praCtlCt
OF the British premier 10 force measures
through the house OF lords by raising
enough new men TO the peersge 20 over.
come all opposition. Ii Is not likely that
MIR. Gladstone will resort TO any such ex.
pcdient. On the contrary, he would rather
abolish the house Of lords altogether, and
In this he would be supported by a strong
public Observation-Disclosures Star.
Mr.. Gladstone's address to the Midlo-
THAN liberal committee Is Of great impor
lance and Significance because Of what he
had 20 say regarding the house Of lords.
He asserted that the lords claim that thor
had a right TO force an appeal to the coun
try was n preposterous n unconstitu,
tional-even treasopable-doctrine. There
In no ~rnistaking the force and drift Of thcs,
emphatic words.--New York Tribune.