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The herald., 1893-08-10
a Natural Icehouse.

In the north side of Stone mountain,
six miles from the mouth of Stony creek,
in Scott county, has been discovered a
natural icehouse on a grand scale. One
Of the old settlers first discovered it
about 1880, but owing to the fact that
the land on which it is situated could
not be bought he refused to tell its
whereabouts and would only take ice
from it in case of sickness.
He died without revealing the secret
to even his own family, and but for a
party of "sang'' diggers entering the re-
gion it might have remained secret
for generations, as it is situated in an
unfrequented part of the mountain.
The ice was only protected from the
rays of the sun by thick growth of
moss resembling a texture and like moss
that can be seen dangling from the oaks
Of Louisiana and Texas. Its formation
was after the fashion of coal vein, be-
ing few inches thick in some places
while several feet in others. The forma-
ton Indicates that it had been spread
over the surface in liquid state and
then concealed. By what process it
freezes or was frozen is matter of con-
lecture at this stage Of investigation.
Some think that it was formed in the
winter and had been protected since by
a dense growth Of moss which covers
it, while the more plausible theory is
that beneath the bed is situated a great
natural laboratory whose function is a
formation of ether, and the process Of
freezing goss steadily on through the
heat as well as the cold. The growth Of
moss resembled the hanging moss around
Hudson bay and indicates frigid tenn
perature. The bed covers one acre. and
II it proves inexhaustihle it viii be val
uable.-Dispatch to Richmond State.
The herald., 1893-08-10
His Little Ruse.

The tramp had tried a half dozen
houses on the block for bite to eat and
with such poor success that he was al
most discouraged. One house was left
and he concluded he would try it. The
kitchen door was opened by the mistress
Of the mansion 5mea lltc
II begyour pardon, lady" hesaid with
bow, rsbut can get something to eat
here?' faiait ilfsa 9ss - ,aIHsIt
sIdon't know whether you canor not, "
she replied. "You tranps bother me al
most to death. "yiN7ai' 2 n
-'.I'm sure, lady, don't wish to annoy
you," apologized the tramp, land only
came here because-because"-
Because whatY' she asked.e
Because, lady, at the house next door
they set such fare before me that really !
could not eat, and when refused it the
lady of the house told me couldn't get
half as good anywhere else on the block
and drove me out"
The woman looked over the tramp a
minute.
Ibid she say thatS" she asked hotly.
"Well, you come in here and see" and as
the tramp went in he forgot what liar
he was.--Detroit Free Press.
The herald., 1893-08-10
The English Admiral and the Dey.

The Moors hold by their boards when
they swear in order to give weight to
their oath, which after this formality
they rarely violate. The length Of beard
seems to weigh with them more than the
stock of. brains. " by
Admiral Keppel was sent to Algiers to
demand satisfaction for the injuries done
to his Britannia majesty's subjects by
their corsairs. The dey, enraged at the
boldness of the ambassador, exclaimed
''that he wondered at the insolence Of
the English monarch in sending him a
message by foolish, beardless boy"
The admiral, somewhat nettled, re-
piled that if his master had supposed
wisdom was to be measured by the
length of the beard he would doubtless
have sent the dey he goat.
This answer SO enraged the dey that
he ordered his mutes to attend with the
bowstrings, saying that the admiral
should pay for his boldness with his life.
Nothing sdaunted by this threat, the en-
bassador took the dey to the window,
and showing him the English feet said
if it was his pleasure to put him to
death there were Englishmen enough
in that fleet to make him glorious fu-
neral pile.
The dey, who wore long beard. took
the hint from the man who had none.---
Youths Companion.
The herald., 1893-08-10
Fate Of . Russian Scholar.

"Why does Russia linger in igno-
rance7' answered David S. Jordan. "Let
me tell you story. When was In
college at Cornell, there came bright
young Russian to study by the name of
Dabrolohoff, This young man was of
quick perceptive powers and deeply in
terested in the progressive practical sci
ences and questions. He studied very
hard for four years, did much more
work than any single term required
and graduated with the honors of his
class. He removed to New York and
entered into successful practice of civil
engineering.
''Some time later learned that he had
gone back to his native land. I heard
no more Of this young man outside of a
few scientific articles in some European
magazines for nearly 10 years. While
making q tour of Europe bethought
myself Of him and wondered why his
brilliant parts had not long since brought
him into prominence. In Russia made
inquiries and there learned to my aston
ishment and sorrow that the student had
been suspected of treason, tried and SEN
fenced to Siberia, where he had died in
filth and chains. ."--St. Louis Globe-Dem-
ocrat.
The herald., 1893-08-10
Kangaroo Rats Of the Aria Region.


Death valley, that curious depression
where men die of thirst with water in
their canteens, has flowers and animals
of its own. Much Of the valley is far
below the level Of the sea, and SO hot and
dry is it that birds flying over are said
to fall dead on the a2kali. It is not very
wide, but no man can cross the flaming
desert when the sun is high. Yet some
animals live on it. These are all small
and peculiar. Theme are rats and mice
that look like kangaroos seen through
the small end Of an opera glass. They
have the disproportionate hind legs Of
the kangaroo, the over developed tail
and the feeble front paws. Their man.
ner Of progression is that Of the Austria
Han beast. They SIT up on their strong
hind legs and when they move they go
by great leaps.
Prospectors first brought the stories of
kangaroo rats from the desert, but they
were thought to be mythical until the
United States government sent its scien-
lists into the country a couple Of years
ago. They saw the jumping things and
brought out hany specimens. The wan.
dering scientists found that while the
rodents differed from the common rats
and mice in length of limb and strength
of tail their habits were still those Of
house vermin. They gnawed the tents
and provision sacks, raised havoc witt.
the -four and were generally nuisance
around camp. The scientists had the
fun Of watching coyotes chase the un-
canny jumping rats, which. however,
were usually too spry to be caught
San Francisco Examiner.
The herald., 1893-08-10

crop will now claim the attention of our
people.
Santa Ana-The apricot season is over,
and orchardists are preparing to care
for their peach, pear, plum and prune
crops.
Tustin-Grain thrsshing is proceeding
rapidly on the San Joaquin ranch
amounting to 5000 or 5000 sacks a day.
A large quantity has been sold and
shipped for export, but much remains
to be thyeshed and cold. A good deal
grades UP for export brewing purposes.
Apricots, are mostly unsold, waiting
buyers.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY.
scondido-Large quantities Of grain
, are coming in every day; some is being
shipped, but most of it will be stored foi
better prices.
san Diego city-Grain is coming in
for shipment, but prices are low. Fruits
OF all kind are abundant, and much Of il
is being dried by farmers. Peaches re-
main rather high.
RIVERSIDE COUNTY.
Elsinore-Apricots are all dried; are
of fine quality and abundant harvest; +;
but there are no buyers.
The herald., 1893-08-10
Don't Encourage 1nhuman Tricks.

@>O%@ y
Let the boy fish, boat, canoe, swim
and tramp through the woods on explor-
ing trips to his hearts content. Go with
him if possible and encourage hezlthful
exercise and observation as much as pos
sible, but don't teach him, nor allow him
to acquire, unlawful and inhuman tricks.
Upon nearly every one of furred or feath-
cred things seen during June and July
depends a family of helpless lives, which
may be doomed to the miseries of slow
starvation by one thoughtless shot.
The boy with the firearm sees bird
and says, "Watch me plug him." and il
the aim prove true the boy thinks he has
done something clever, and most likely
his fond father tells him that he has so
done. In reality he has broken law
and probably sounded the doom of half
dozen wretcked fledglings hidden in a
nest near by. Men will cheerfully give
up handful of dollars for the privilege
of drinking in the wondrous melody
from the trained throat of Patti and
go into raptures over the sweetness and
the elevating influence of perfect music,
yet the same men will blithely murder a
poor little feathered Patti and still for
ever life and song such as no Patti ever
aspired to-in fine, destroy what the con-
centrated brains and skill OF the world
cannot replace.
And for what purpose? Simply to
crafty taste for the shambles, or to
show off-to prove that an eye can
glance along bit of iron or steel truly
enough to insure the planting Of a mug
get of lead within the limit OF a poor,
unsuspecting creatures body-to kill q
beautiful, happy bird.--Outing.
The herald., 1893-08-10

Editor Bailey Of the Cotton News 10 in
the city.
W: G. Foster Of San Bsrnardino il at
the Nsdeau.
G. E. Graham, . capitalist from San
Francisco, 10 ct the Nadeau.
]. w. Egan 10 requested to call at the
police station this morning.
Ed Gsrmsin and family arc located at
Santa Monica for the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. @. Gregg Of Nashua,
N. H., 10 In the city. at the Hollenbeck.
MTs. and Miss Park OF st. Louis are
whiting this city and are It the Hclien-
beck.
@. d, White, q leading commercial
man from San Francisco, 10 stopping at
the Nadeau.
Mrs. Baldwin Of Prescott. Ariz., ar
rived ia the city yesterday, and is at the
Honenbeok.
George B. Ellis, . capitalist from
Redlands, is visiting this city and is at
the Nadeau.
George E. Bittenger, . banker OF
Riverside Is in town. He is acccmpa-
MED BY his wife.
Mrs. and Miss Meyenbere Of New
! York are visiting this coast, and they
are At the Nadsau.
W. !. Hambrighter, jr., . recent
graduate OF Washington, Pennsylvania,
/, college, returned to this city yesterday
morning.
Georxe ]. Leroy, . commercial man
from San Francisco, arrived on last
evening's train from the north, and is
registered ct the Hollenbeck.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. ]. Stephens have
recently returned from . months viist
70 San Francisco.
Byron Waters, the wsll-knownlawys
was In town yesterday. Mr.. Waters
was formerly Of San Bernardino, remov-
ing to San Francisco. He has now re.
E turned to San Bernardino to reside
permanently.
James Patterson, banker from Per-
ris, 10 In the city. Mr.. Patterson says
!. the 500, 900 contract of laterals for the
Perfis irrigation district Is about An
ished. This will give the Perris valley
one Of the best water suppliss in the
state.
Seipio Craig OF the Redlands Citro-
graph and president of the Southern
Califcrnis Editorial association, waa in
the city yesterday arranging for the
association meeting to be held in PAso
Robles. San Luis Obispo county, ON
September 18th to 21st.
Alexander Russell. ex-county recorder
Of San Francisco. IL In the city. Before
his political career he was on the road
for Is years, and had host OF friends
through the stAte. He IL back in the
hsrness again, and aside from feeling
elated over supplying our city with the
last lot Of fire hose, says he finds trade
better here than anywhere else on the
coast.
The herald., 1893-08-10
LETTER BAG.
A Voice From the People.

A Voice From the People.
EDITORS HERALD: The presidents
message is conservative. 1t calmly
urges the repeal Of the only provision
for involving the increasing demand for
currency by adding to the supply. He
has no fruit rotting in the orchard, no
grain in the bin, no cotton in the field
depreciating in money value, on account
OF the scarcity Of dollars to provide for
their removal and sale. Why should
he be radical?
1t is truthful. It states "that our
government cannot make its faith equiv
alent to intrinsic value; ;" but not or
iginal, because the came was claimed
by Wall street in '6345 when green
back dollars sold for 40 cents in gold,
but afterwards-
It is common sense. It argues that
s'the people OF the United States are en-.
titled to q sound, stable currency" and
| advocates the use of q metal, an ounce
of which is worth more than twice as
much in the staple products of the
country az it was 20 years ago. Does
stability" mean increase in relative
value?
1t is broad, straightforward. manly
and honorable. 1t appeals to the wage
Garner to stand by the capitalist and
down the farmer, the planter, the cattle
man, the manufacturer and the miner,
by stating that "the wage-earner is the
first to be injured by deprecated cur.
rsncy )" that she relies for work upon
the ventures Of confident and contented
capital"
Ye wage. earners OF the United States,
how happy you should be in your pov.
erty and your debts. with the mill shut
down, the factory closed, the cannery
unopened, the farmer unable to employ
you, for our currency has not depreci-
ated. II is worth premium, on Wall
street of to 311s per cent, and the ma
tional banks and money sharks will soon
give you all job.
Az q whole II IL gilded bait, which
the fisherman Of Buzzard's Bay throws
to the American sucker.
BnxErALIIp.
The herald., 1893-08-10
POMONA.
Pleasant Personal Points and Local
Happenings.

Pleasant Personal Points and Local
Happenings.
POMONA, Aug. 9.-At the residence oil
the BRIDES parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. A..
Cowan, on North Ellen street, this aft
ernoon at O'Clock, Mr.. Ed w. Thomas
and Miss Myrtle r. Cowan, one Of Po-
mona's finest daughters, are to be mar
ried, Rev. L. H. Trarey, of Pilgrim Con-
gregational church, officiating. The
contracting parties take the 6 O'Clock
Santa Fe train for San Francisco, where
the groom has accepted position with
leading San Francisco firm. They
have host OF friends in Pomona, whose
best Wishes go out for their future hap
piness and welfare.
There was dance at the opera house
last night which was enjoyed by the
participants. 1t was given in honor oi
the friend and guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Walls, Miss Shevelock, who left at 2 AZ
this afternoon for Boston, Mass.
About 20 young people of the Y. P. 8.
@. E. OF the Presbyterian church, had q
pleasant social gathering at the resi-
dsncs Of Mr.. and Mrs. L. D. Routan. on
Second street, as q farewell party to
AsAAco oN5Ao W okuOAs VIM an w AO0vO AoA
Santa Cruz.
Mr.. Walter S. johnson and family
after three -monthB' stay in San An
tonic cafion, returned home yesterday
glad to report Mr.. Walter in much i'm
proved health.
( Mr.. j. McC. Anderson OF San Fran
cisco, special agent for the Western and
British Assurance companies, who lie in
our city for a day or two, gave this Office
pleasant call this morning.
Mr.. I. N. Short, formerly OF Pomona
but now in the Gable Car company SER
vice, Los Angeles, is in town on a short
visit to relativee.
Miss Jennie Shut has been employed
as etenographer in the law office of How
ard A. Broughton, who will now take q
vacation for week.
Mr.. Chas. Dudley, who has been liv-
ing at Redlands for some time past, has
returned to his Pomona home.
II. H. Vincent, the clever and rustling
Santa Fe agent at this point, leaves for
q few days. outing at Santa Catalina ISL
and Saturday next. May he have q
good time for he deserves it.
IF YOU WANT your peaches dried "on
shares or by the ton call at the drying yard OF
H. C. Chapman.
The herald., 1893-08-10
A Triton Among tho ainnows.


Prince Adolphus of Schaumburg-L Lippe
Is the hero Of the following story: Dur
ing the congress of princes held in Frank
fort in the year 1853 banquet was Civ
en- by the authorities, to which the nota-
bles Of the city were invited. The sover-
eign princes Of the German confedera-
ton sat apart from the rest Of the COM
pany and were engaged in an animated
conversation when suddenly there was q
general commotion among the illustri-
GUS guests. The crowned heads rose
from their seats to welcome an insignifi-
cant little gentleman who had joined the
circle. To everybody's astonishment
Prince Adolphus alone kept his seat.
Then the Elector of Hesse went up to
him and whispered in his ear:
my dear prince, won't you speak to
the gentleman along with the restl
Don't you know who he isf'
"No."
"It is Baron Rothschild."
"What of thatp He is nothing to me.
I don't owe the fellow anything. ."-Zeit-
geist.
The herald., 1893-08-10
THE CROPS.

The Weather Bureaus Report of their
Condition.
Observer Franklin of the weather
bureau furnishes the following report of
the condition of the crops in Southern
California during the past week.
The temperature during the past week
averaged about normal, with the usual
amount of sunshine; few foggy morn
i0gs occurred in the immediate coast
sections, which were OF very great bene-
fit to tbs large bean crop. Rain fell in
the mountains on the 4th and 9th, being
quite heavy in the cations of the San
Bernardino range; sprinkles fell beyond
the edge of the foothills without doing
harm.
Grain shipments continue, but prices
rule low and much grain 10 being stored
for better times. The finantial situa-
ton IL not materially improving and
the canneries are buying on time. which
10 the best that can be done under the
present conditions.
VENTURA COUNTY.
Bardsdsle-The week was very warm,
but fogs have returned at night, which
were favorable to the immense bean
crop. Corn is so far advanced as to in
sure big crop.
34esp LOS ANGELES COUNTY.
The Palms-The honey crop will
amount to over 150 tons.
Pasadena-Early morning fogs pre-
vailed the latter part of the week; the
middle Of the days were warm. Storms
occurred in the mountains on the 4th
and 9th. Peaches are ripening fast and
drying has begun. Grapes are the best
in years.
RIVERSIDE COUNTY.
West Riverside--The peach crop will
be quite large and of excellent quality !;
pears are also good crop.
South Riverside--About 1000 acres
have been planted to citrus fruits this
season.
Banning The apricot crop was about
100 tons.
Winchester--The warehouses are be-
ing rapidly filed with grain, and the
threshers are still kept very busy.
Perria-Twenty-tw box cars were
pulled in Wednesday, and on Sunday q
special train Of 10 arrived, which will
be distributed on the lines in Perris, San
Jacinto and Temecula valleys, and will
be sent out as fast as they can be loaded
with grain awaiting removal.
ORANGE COUNTY.
Anaheim-The temperature and sum
shine were normal; the nights were
cool and pleasant, days warm. Sugar
beets are moving at the rate Of two cars
q day to the Chino factory; the quality
of the beets is satisfactory, polarizing
from IL to 20 per cent.
Fullerton Threshing is in full blast
in La Habra valley; the crop will be
about 500 carloads. Large quantities Of
grain are being shipped.
Garden Gfove-An are about through
with apricot drying, and the sugar bses
The herald., 1893-08-10

A Plucky Woman Of National Renown.
Dr.. Mary Walker Is . plucky little
body. She still persists In wearing the
mans garb, which she must have worn,
we guess, for nearly 40 years, IL not for
half century. Ehe was young when she
first wore II, but though not as young
now a she then was she wears it proud
ly ns ever. When last seen out west, her
tall, glossy tile sat over her short hair,
tin9ed with the melancholy gray; her
yellow spotted ncclztie looked neat; her
black cloth trousers and coat were a
perfect At; her shoes were low. and she
tripped along lightly, though not as Of
When she came out in this attire ever
10 long ago, she was ridiculed and carl
catured, but she did not give it up.
When she walked out, she was laughed
ut by women and men. but she stuck to
It. When she stood on the platform, she
was guyed by the audience, but she did
not care for that. She had made up her
mind on the subject, and that was the
end Of it. According to Q Chicago pa
per, her face has now an expression Of
grim determination, and thus far it is a
reflex Of her soul.
She does not belong to the Turkish
. school OF Chautauqua dress reformers
which raised an uproar last year, or to
the Bloomer school, or to the divided
skirt school. She has her own ideas, and
all the winds that blow cannot change
them. DR.. Mary Walker is an interest
ing lady, very persistent reformer, a
gentle member of her sex, a woman de-
serving of respect Notwithstanding her
whim. Strange that her example has
had so little influence. New York Sun.
The herald., 1893-08-10
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NEWS,
CONTINUED from Third page.l


s. Parker, wife and brother, Pasadena.
Slrs. l.. A. Bunnell of San Francisco
is guest of Mrs. J.. M. Mason OF. Re-
dondo.
The ladies of Redondo who were in
terested in getting up the entertainment
last fall for the benefit Of the orphans Of
Los Angeles, report balance OF $50,
after all expenses were paid. which they
have decided to expend in iron bed
steads for the Redondo ward in the
Orphans' home. Los Angeles.
The barracks will be sold and proceeds
presented to the free reading room at
Redondo.
This mornings arrivals at Hotel Re.
dondo: Mrs. A. W. Childs and nurse,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. a. Neville, Mrs. @. w.
Childs, Alfred Duzendorf, Mrs. 8. B.
Hynss, child and nurse, Will M. Gar
land, Los Angeles.
The herald., 1893-08-10
LORDSBURG.

A New Methodist Church-The Dunkard
College.
LoRDsBURa, Aug. 9.-The Methodist
church at Lordsburg is just completed.
1t 10 pretty building.
The Dunkard college will open on the
let OF September. A new corps of teach
ers will be there this year.
Miss Marg. E. Robertson has left the
college. She taught Latin and Greek.
She may teach in the University. The
college is good place for young ladies'.
The herald., 1893-08-10
Ensct of : tropical climate.

''The LATEST fellers ever see, not bar
rim Thompson there even," said the man
with the ginger beard, twas down in
Central America. Tell you what see
once. wandered into a little saloon
that one Of the greasers KEEP, and what
should see but lot Of fellers settin
round table with a lot of dice on it,
an all Of 'em watchin them dice as II
they s'pected them to turn over of their
selves, which, sure enough, they did
in minute. Then I got onto their
game. You See, about every three or
four minutes they is earthquake in
that country, and them lazy half breeds
was lettin the earthquake do the shakin
of the box for 'em. Now, what do you
think Of thatT-Indianapolis Journal.
The herald., 1893-08-10
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