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The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1893-05-23

The English are very fond Of the curl
Gus game Of billiards, and letter has
been discovered in the British museum
which gives tho origin of the national
sport. 1t was invented by a London
pawnbroker, whose name was William
Kew. Kew not only lent money, but he
sold cloth, and for the latter purpose had
a yard measure, with which he used to
compute the amounts. One day to dis
tract himself he took the three round
balls which arc the emblems Of his trade
they may sill be seen in front of GER
tain shops in kondon-and placing them
on his counter began to hit them about
with the yard measure.
He found it made pretty game. He
got kind of skill in making one ball
glance of the other, and his friends who
saw him thus employed called the game
Bills yard. It was soon shortened into
billiards. But the yardstiok was tho in
strument with which the balls were
knocked about, and difficulty arose az tc
what to call it, they called it after the
name Of the pawnbroker-a Kew.-paris
Figaro.
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The New York National Bank OF Deposits
II Tr~ubie.
NKw YeRK, May 22.-The National
Bank of Deposit, at 1876 Broadway. is in
trouble. The bank cleared through the
ssAboard bank snd acted as corresponds
ent in this city for zImri d Virgins chain
of financial institutions in the west.
The Seaboard national notified the Bank
OF Deposit it would nov clear for IL here
after. The National Bank of Deposit
was chartered in 1887 with a capital
Of 100000, and, according to it's latest
statement it had net surplus of 100000
ane undivided profits of $4,000. The
president is Lewis e. Rnnsorn. The bank
is email concern and never figured to
any great extent in the financial world.
The cashier said the bank was not noti-
fed by the Seaboard until $3.50 this
afternoon that the Ssaboard would not
clear for ii tomorrow. A clearing house
committee was Immediately requested
10 inspect the apsets OF the bank, and
its decision will govern whether the
bank liquidNtes or not. The cashier
thought the bank perfectly solvent. The
Seaboard bank, while not disputing the
solvsncy of the Bank of Deposit, said
the latter had become so pressed for
ready fwnds that il deemed its course OF
refusing TO clesr for 1t wise one.
The board OF directors OF the National
Bank Of Deposit at the conclusion of
sesuion this evening announced that,
under advice Of the clearing house COM
rhittee, the bank had decided to go into
liquidatioH. Depositors will be paid In
full. President Ransom said:
"Two weeks ago banks In the int
rior began to withdraw balances, and
today the Seaboard bank, without noti-
fication, refused longer to clear for us.
We have balance OF $4,000 with the
seaboard. Our assets consist OF the best
commercial paper, which cannot be
reslized on"
The report of the clearing house COM
nittee implies that the capital, surplus
and undivided profits have been used
Hp. A story in circulstion VISA that the
bank WAS CARRYING good deal Of Dwi9-
eine' piper. Cashier Henford was chief
clerk OF the comptroller'a Office in WASH
ington under the last administration.
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Glolitti Succeeds in Forming Ne
Outsi,.aA

Giolitti Succeeds in Forming y New
Cabinet.
ROME, May 22.--Giolitti has agreed to
reconstruct the cabinet, with Gigliardo
as minister OF finance; Canonico, minis
ter of justice; Grimsldi, treasury; Brin,
foreign affairs; Pellonx, war; Recchia,
marine; La Cava. commerce Martini
public instruction; Genala, public
works; Fiuerrehiaro Aprile, posts and
telegraphs.
1t transpired this evening that among
the causes Of the cabinet crisis was the
misuse of the funds OF the Casa deposit
by ministers. Various municipal secur-
tiles were withdrawn by the ministry
and long-term treasury bonds Hubsti'
tuted to such an extent as to render IN.
avoidable immediate bankruptcy should
sudden demand for reimbursements be
made. King Humbert was opposed tc
sweeping changes in the cabinet, as be
feared 1t would result in q general finan.
cial crisis.
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Letters to perd People.

Enterprising tradesnen in this city, in
the distribution of their circulars, are
not backward in utilizing the lists of
distinguished persons which are printed
in the newspapers from time to time.
Not infrequently do they get hold Of the
names Of men who long since passed
over to that undiscovered country -
and circulars and prospectuses are
mailed to the dead as we'll as to the liv-
ing. It would Seem that name once
enrolled on tradesnan's mailing list
is never erased. Circular letters adj
dressed to Samuel j. TSlden" are still
occasionally left at therGra1nercy park
mansion, and mail matter addressed to
W. FL Vanderbilt reaches the Grand
Central station every now and then
Many clubmen have recently received
from shirtnaler what purports to be
an autograph letter Saying: 81 am anx-
ious to have you for customer, and |
want to make you sample shirt free Of
charge. OF course cannot do this for
every one, but for you it will afford me
great pleasure to do o."-New York
Times
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1t is reported that ammonia is to fur
nish the coming street Cur motor. Now,
the chemists may not admit it, but it is
evident enough to laymen that ammonia
is just smell. A big, strong smell. to
be sure, and able to work, but still a
smell. Is it not immensely clever to
have harnessed 30 elusive thing and
make it go on wheels? It is natures own
way. When there is an ablebodied efIlr-
vium anywhere, it is sure sign that she
is busy with something and has provided
energy which very likely needs super
vision.
Nature is enormously effectual, but
she will not work for man unless he
makes her. She discriminates, but her
point of view is not mans. She is q
wonderful ecavenger, but she is just as
ready to carry of live baby as b dead
horse. Everybody knows her method Of
cleaning the streets. The more colossal
the odor the harder she is at It, 1t is
not our way, or ought not to be If it is
1t is glad thought that now that some
one has found ont how to put smells to
work we may hope that presently the
filth in city streets can just be geared to
proper apparatus and made to carry IT.
self away.
Soon it may come to pass that the
farmers will plow their land with The
smell Of tie phosphates they use to fer
tiliEe it, and the musk that the girl wears
on her handkerchief at the theater will
be taught to hold her hat instead of be-
ing, as now, mere idle vanity and an Of
Tense to her neighbor. -Harper's Weekly.
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enE egoKe At LAST.


A sehooIecacher who Was Pcstered BY q
'ssfasfef" Turned ON Him.
II was one of those frosty, nippy morn
fhes when the pa7ements were icy and
winds PIERCING. a small, plump dansel
| Q5y profession q schoolteacher) with rosy
cheeks, might have been seen tripping
along the slippery sidewalks of Ken
wood. 1t YVES very early. not yet 8
o'clock, and the little schoolmarm hur-
ried, followed by a middle aged man
who had got off the car obviously to fol-
low her.
ITS very slippery. isn't its' he pulled
as he overlook her.
The young woman's eyes flashed, but
che only gave little tug at her scrap Of
dotted face veil, thrust her hands de-
ter1ninedly into her nuff and sped ON.
A calling card, enc CT her own, was
sticking out of her little jacket pocket,
with only the first two words, Miss
Elizabeth" Just visible and the last
name obscured.
The stout man saw it.
"Your names Elizabeth, isn't it," he
said cheerfully. do You know you re-
mind me SO much of Lena Morris7 She
was an old sweetheart Of mine, and was
awfully fond of her"
No answer from the young woman ex-
cept quiclrening of her already Nancy
Hanks gait.
Don't 10 so fast" said hertormenter.
"You might slip and fall. Ireally won
der that you ara not afraid to venture
out such bad day"
Miss Buckeyes said nothing. She had
about reached the drug store where she
was to wait for her car.
AS she went into the store with glow
ing cheeks, the dapper young clerk said,
''Don't you want to come over by the
stove and get warm?"
Il want to know why am target f0r
every insolent man in town this morn
ing" she snapped as she glanced through
the door and saw the short, stout man
patrolling the sidewalk and evidently
still intent on pursuit The drug clerk
subsided the car came, and on she got,
with the man at her heels He sat down
beside her. When she arrived at her
street corner. he arose and followed her
out of the car. She had almost reached
her school and was getting brave. Again
he walked beside her and asked her if
she wouldn't ''say something to him."
Her voice had not trenor, but was
deliciously clear and steady as she spoke
for the first time.
Certainly" she said. ''Do you know,
was just wondering if q man ever lived
to be your age befor's--let me see, you
must be so at least-wdAo was capable Of
acting so perfectly idicbic. Now, for my
part, can tolerate a young, empty
headed masher, but as for an old fool
like you but the middle aged, short.
stout man had fed Chicago News.
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Old Boston is wildly brought to mind
by the following excerpt from the "Se-
lectmen's Minutes" dated Nov. 1, 1859,
containing instructions to watchnen:
''In going the Rounds Care must be
taken that the Watchmen are not noisy,
but behave themselves with strict deco
rum, that they frequently give the Time
of the Night and what the Weather is
with distinct but moderate Voice, ex-
cepting at Times when it is necessary to
pass in Silence in or.ler TO detect and Sc
cure persons thatpare out on unlawful
Actions.
"You and your Division must endeavor
TO suppress all Rol1ts, Riots and other
Disorders that may be committed in the
Night and secure such Persons as may
be guilty; that proper steps may be
taken next Morning for a prosecution as
the Law directs. We absolutely forbid
your taking private satisfaction or any
bride that may be offer'd you to let such
go or to conceal their offense from the
Selectmen. Boston Transcript
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THE RUNNING ruRr.
Yesterdays Raoes at arsvssend, Latonia
ard st. Louis.
m

EeEterday'e Kaoea at 4ravSseud, LatOnfa
ard st. Louis.
GaAvEsBND, May 22.--Ths track was
fair.
Six furlongs--Dr. Hasbrouck won,
Lizzie second, Lizelg third; time, :15.
Six furlongr won, Medic
(colt) second, Patrician third; time,
/ :02.
Six futlongs-De fareilla won. Sirocco
second, Marshall third time, IA.
One and one-aixteenth milee-Banquet
won, Diablo second, Illume third; time,
l 40.
six furlongs--La Tosca won, His
Hishness second, Stonewall third; time,
1:15.
One and one-sixteenth miles--Now or
Never won, Lepsnto second, Speculation
third; time, :501a.
LAToNrA, May 22.--The track was dry.
Six furlongs-Glee Boy won, Ray s.
second, Denizette third; time. l III.
Seven fuflonss--Shadow won, Happi-
ness second, Ordrey third; time, :30%.
Half a mile-Dockstad won, War
wickshire second, Tremona third; time.
OBI.
One mile--Vida won, Helen second,
Frances Pope third time, l AS
Nine-sixteenths of mile -Virena
won, Miss Mamie second, French Lady
third; time. 0:b8lS.
Sr. LOUIS, May 22.--Six furlongs-
Aeronaut won, e Flora Ray second,
Willie g. third; time. 1:l8A.
Four aud one-half furlongs John
Cooper won, Fatality second, Tee Ia
May third; time, l :04I.
Six furlongs-Ma s. won, Royal
Flash second, Granite third time, III.
Seven and one.haIi furlongs--St. joe
won, Balgowan seccnd, 6ull Ross third !;
time, 1914.
One mile Excelsior won, Lena Frey
second, May Hardy third; time, l:4lI.
Handicap, ens mile - Sir Walter
Raleigh won, highlands second, Pes
eador third time, 1 49,.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1893-05-23
Fighting In the rransvaai.

A novel method q knocking out an
snemys brains is tyscribed by a gentle
man who was camping some years ago
in the Transvaal. Everything had been
made snug for the night, and before
turning in he was sitting with some of
his companions about the fire. Soon an
alteration sprang up between two of
his attendants, Mnshoana and Makolo-
10, who were standing not far off. The
object of discussion was piece of meat
they wero broiling.
One word led to another, writes the
traveller, till both men became extreme
" angry, and although / did not under
stand they were doubtless using the
choicest hillingsgate that they could
command. AT length both rushed to the
wagon. My servant whispered in my
ear, "Asseeai, bossr' SO | sprang up to
prevent them from obtaining these
weapons, of which an abundant supply
was fastened on the outside.
Frustrated in their attempt to arm
themselves, they rushed upon each other.
l would have interfered but that my
countryman quietly said, ''Let them
fight it out, or you will have no peace. "
let them do so.
Immediately they clasped each other
and commenced butting their heads to-
gether like pair of sheep. The blows
were terrific and sounded almost as loud
as a well executed clap of the hands.
There was no attempt at boxing, only
butting, and so effectually was it per-
formed that blood began to flow from
both Of the antagonists noses. After a
lapse of five minutes employed in this
kind of exciting work both sat down to
recover breath in order to renew the en-
counter.
Then interfered, and about half an
hour later l saw the combatants sitting
at the same fire and chatting to each
other most cordially, as if the recent
fight had no place even in their mem
cries
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1893-05-23

On one Of the rainy days recently an
unfortunate tramp recei~ed greal deal
of attention from the passersby along
Park row. He was complete and
unique specimen of his kind. He was
standing against building fest asleep
The drizzle that was falling blew into
his face, and he was growing wet and
presumably cold, bat there he stood
straight up, sound asleep, with his back
against the stone wall. His head would
droop, and those watching him thought
ne would fall down, or that his head
would DO jerlzea from his shoulders, but
when his head almost touched his left
shoulder he would strsjghten up slowly
Ia his sleep and keep it in position for a
few minutes. Finally SO many small
boys gathered around him that the muir
muir Of their voices awakened him, and
with look of disgust at those who had
disturbed his slumbers he slowly mean
dered to some Bowery lodging house to
finish his nap.-New York Times
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THE WINDY NORTHWEST.
less OF Life and Property by Storm
Minnesota.


Less OF life and Property by Storm in
Minnesota.
ST.. Paul, May ga strong wind, ac-
companied by heavy rain and much
thunder and lightning, prevailed in this
section sill last night, doing great dam
age to property and injuring large
number OF persons. II was one of the
worst gales ever experienced here.
The state farm, near st. Anthony
park, cattle barn and other outbuild-
ings we're wrecked and much other dam.
age done, The damage in the city to
plate glass windows was considerable.
At Dexter, MINI, A. o. HoIsshead
and wife we're severely injured, and q
report from near there says msn and
wife and five horseb were killed.
In South Dakota the heavy winds o.
the past week played havoc with late
aOYn wheat,
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Rather Too Much of a Good Thing.

When J. Whitcomb Riley walked
brusquely into Baltimore hotel the
other night and asked for a room, the
clerk called up Front" with marked
case Of strabismus and told him to show
the gentleman to 10.
mot me, announced the Hoosier poet.
Not me. You can't shoot double bar
relied i'll luck at me i'll that style. I'll
have no cross eyed boy showing me to
room 1s. I'm not superstitious, but Just
give me room with different number
and furnish pilot with parallel eyes
and he had his way. Detroit Free Press
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wonED's PRESS CONGRESS.
Journalists From Many Lands in sessfo
In Chicago.


Journalists From Many Lands in Session
in Chicago.
CHICAGO, May 22.--The opening OF the
public press congress at the Art insti
tute today was simple and unpreten-
tious. While the attendance was not
great, II was representative. The num-
Der Of foreign delegates presenting Gre
dentials wss very noticeable, and while
all were prominently connected with
newspaper work, the aims and methods
OF some were ~ divergent as it could
be possible to imagine. The number
Of female newspaper workers present
was In excess OF men. They we're well
coined by the representatives OF the
Chicago and New York Press clubs,
while the mon we're received by Presi-
dent Bonney, assisted by Hon Thomas
Bryan, William Penn Nixon, and a
number of editors. The reception
lasted until 8 80 p. M. and later Mrs.
full hofae to tie visiting newspaper
women, to whom che rendered recep-
ton. 'at ~ % Hsat
The congress was formally opened By
President Bonhey's address Of welcome
at s O'Clock this evening Responses
were made By several foreign delegates,
including MARQUEE de Chassslenp Loubet
oil Francs, DR.. Stephen Woetzale Of Ger
many, Imperial Chamberlsin Gloukhov-
sky OF Russis, and those from South
Atuerics, Japan and other countries.
william Perm Nixoa OF Chicago then
extended a weicome to the editors of the
world In brief speech. He was fol-
lowed by Mrs Porter Palmer. Mrs.
Charles Honrotin. aud Moses r. Handy.
Responses were made by representatives
Of Al press associations from different
sections OF this country. Tomorrow the
actual work OF the congress begins.
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INTERNATIONAL Miners, Coprress.

BRUSSELS. May % The International
congress OF miners opened today. The
British delegates submitted a resolu-
ton in favor OF an eieht-hour day. The
Belgian, French and Austrians moved
that inasmuch as the conditions varied
that each country and district
be free to employ such
means to secure it as seemed
best. The English delegates opposed
the amendment and a hot debate fol-
lowed. One of the French delegates re-
preached the English for lack OF inter-
national sympathy, saying whenever
there was strike in Northern France,
English Goals flowed freely into that
country. and who ever heard that Eng
lish miners had taken any step to pre-
vent THE? The debate was still on
when an adjournment was taken.
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THE REBELS WON THE BATTLE,
Revolutionists Triumphant in
Nicaragua.
The Turning Point Ia the Present
Unpleasantness.
Insurgents Rejoicing and Predicting the
Esrly Overthrow of President
Saesza--General Foreign
Intelligence.
Bv the Associated Presn.l

By the Associated Presn.
GRANADA. Nicaragua, May 22.-Ths
revolutionary soldiers stood bravely
against the attack of Sacazs's soldiers
yesterday and won the battle, which is
admitted to be the turning point OF the
revolution. As the government army
advanced toward Masaya the artillery
of the insurgents opened fire. The ad-
vance was temporarily checked. The
columns were reformed and the assault
renewed With vieor and determination.
Their charge Was Ineffective. The in
surgent troops pushed bravely into the
struggle, and alter hot fight forced the
government soldiers to retire. The
revolutionists arA rejoicing and predict
the early overthrow of Sacsza.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1893-05-23

There is one great danger connected
with preserved goods. and that is that
the insane mania for cheapness at all
risks which some women have has in
duced dishonest people to put inferior
goods upon the market, but if house
keeper is careful to buy none but the
best and secs that they are properly pre-
pared by her cook she need have no fear
but that her timed vegetables are as
harmless as the same substances in their
raw and natural state, and she will have
the advantage of procuring an infinite
variety for her table at very small out
lay both of time and money. New York
Tribune.
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4 ROW At THE WORLDS FAIR
The Swiss Exhibit Seized by the
Customs Officers,
Because a Diamond Brooch Was Sold
Contrary to Law.
The swiss Minister En- Route TO Chfcsgo
to Investigate the Troubic-The
Sunday Question Again
Potsroned.

BY the Associated Press.
CHIcAao, May 22.-There IL o big
row in the worlds fair. II csrne about
this way: Saturday afternoon the Gus
toms officers arrested P. B. Newitz
agent for number OF Swiss exhibitors,
for selling diamond brooch, contrary
to law, all foreign goods being under
bond for payment of duty before sale.
The officers then took in custodythe Swiss
exhibit. When the Swiss commissioner
heard OF II he became angry, claiming
that, though the officers had right to
arrest the offending agent, they had no
right 70 take possession OF the entire ex-
hibit. He, therefore, at once closed the
exhibit and telesraphed the Swiss min
lister at Washington, stating HE action.
The weather was hot today and the
attendance large. The representatives
OF India formally dedicated the Indian
pavilion with religious ceremony. An
informal reception was also held at the
opening OF the merchant tailors' build
ing, which is very pretty little struc-
ture, over the entrance Of which is an
appropriate inscription about Adam and
che fret fig leaf ueed for covering human
nakedness, and the coat Of skins.
The national commission today re-
ceived the reports OF the committee on
the Sunday opening resolution, but &C.
ton was deferred until tomorrow. Mae
sey, Hnnekey and Garvin for the major
ity committee reported adversely to the
directory resolution, holding the souve-
mir coin act and sundrv civil law weuld
nat permit tho reveking of the law. st.
Clair and Burton, for the minority, fa-
vored the resolution.
WASHINGTON, May % The Swiss
minister left tonight for Chicseo to in
vestigste the trouble at the Swedish ex-
hibit at the worlds fair, announced in
today's dispatch.
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THOUSANDS FLOCK TO ITS STANDARD When
q new cause is presented TO the public it always
exeites attention. A prominent hysicien has
said that Ia grippe, du ing the last three years
has done more to weaken the hearts OF the
world than any other cause that has ever ex
jsted. Those who hsve haA this malady and
subsequently found themselves subject to pal
stow aeh, pain in siee or shoulder, smothering
spells, fainting, dyopsy, etc, may feel assured
they have heart disease, which unless checked
at once may result fatally. DR.. Miles New
Heart Cure is the only remedy that can be re-
lied uron to effevt a cure. Sold by q Il. dance
TT n. epdn9 on guarantee. Ask for the doc
tors new book, flee,
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A well known member of the Petro-
leum Exchange is wondering why coal
oil and religion do not mix well. He is
the superintendent of an up town Sun
dav school, which fact is known to his
brother bulls and bears. When he ven
lures to do business and make good
trade or sale, his associates form line,
block his way and sing in chorus, Teach
er, teacher, how love my Sunday
school," This, he says, he finds has a
depressing effect on business. Philadel-
mia Press,
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ALBANY, N. Y, May 22.-Commsnder
Joseph P. Clesry of the state depart.
ment 6. A. r. has issued an order dis
banding Noah L. Farnum post, New
York city, which has a membership OF
252, for passing resolution severely
condemuing the pension system and
sending copies to President Cleveland
and members Of congress without first
having the resolution approved by the
department and national commander Of
the G. A. II as the rules provide.