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The herald., 1894-01-05

The wide distribution of these 263O
miles of new track is noteworthy. Only
tive Of our states and territories-Ver-
mont, Connecticut. Delaware, Nevada
and Indian territory-show no addition
whatever, but several of the states
added from only one to five miles each,
and the entive 222 miles give an aver
age of less than IL miles to each road.
Pennsylvania leads with 800 miles on 45
lines, followed by Florida with PIP
miles on nine lines, North Dakota 1914,
miles on two lines. Georgia 173 miles on
seven lines. Texas 1876 miles on 10 lines,
Ohio LAG miles on seven lines, etc. In
respect to greatest total mileage the or
der of the states is not materially
changed, Illinois still standing at the
head, with 10, APT miles, Pennsylvania ia
second with 9558 miles, and Texas third
with 9206 miles.
The new mileage of 1898 ia less by
about 1000 miles than either of the two
preceding years spd ia much smaller
than that OF any Year since 1873, when
the total was only 2679 miles. But in
the four hard years from 1874 to 1877
inclusive the additions were still less.
going as low as to I'LL in 1875. The
lowest point reached since 1878 was in
1885, when only 3l31 miles were built.
butin the following year the new mile.
age leaped to 8128 miles, and in 1887 it
reached the extraordinary total OF about
$4,000 miles. Notwithstanding the great
falling off in activity in the last four or
i've years, the past ten years have seen
an addition of 56. 1893 miles, or an aver
age OF about 5640 miles year, while in
the 20 years since 1873 no less than lO7,-
685 miles were built, the average in
crease being 5379 miles per year.
The present railway mileage of the
United States, according to our record.
10 III, 1858 miles. 1t will require only
an average increase of 3164 miles for the
next seven years to bring the total at
the beginning OF the year 1900 to 2OO. 600
miles, while if the rate of the last 20
years is averaged, the total will then be
over 2l5, 600 miles. In view OF the i'm
mense area of our country which is still
to be supplied with railways, it seems
hardly possible that any year in the
near future will show SO small q con-
struction record as 1893. There are en-
terprises already under way sufficient to
greatly increase this figure for 1894, if
only ordinary commercial conditions
again prevail and legislative harrass-
ment of railway investments is sus-
pended.
The herald., 1894-01-05
FOR ALAReE AMOUNT.

ARailway Company Muicted In a Large
Sum.
In the case OF the Pacific Improve
ment company We. the San Gabriel Val.
Icy Rapid Transit Railway company,
the defendants having admitted the
facts alleged in plaintiff g complaint,
Judge Shaw yesterday ordered judgment
for the plaintiffs therein, upon the
pleadings, for the sum Of s25, 092.63.
The herald., 1894-01-05

special meeting OF the Northwest
Los Angeles Improvement association
will be held at the hall, corner Sand
and Montreal streets at 7 80 this even
ing, to discuss important matters and
nominate officers for the ensuing elk
months. The election OF officers will be
held next Tuesday evening.
The herald., 1894-01-05
Th.x NAV WED.

Marriage licenses were issued yester-
day to the following persons:
/. Charles F. Oliver, native of Utah, 3S
years of age. and Lizzie Harrigan, ma
tive Of Pennsylvania, Is years of age,
both of this city.
Reginald Tapia, native OF California,
27 years of age, of Calsbasas, to Felicita
Lazano, native Of California, 16 years Of
age. OF this city.
The herald., 1894-01-05
RavIin VIII Reply Co Thomson.

Los ANGELES, Cal., Jan. l, 1894.
DR.. RAvLIN-DEAR SIR: We under
stand that you were present during the
services in Unity church last Sunday
morning, and heard the discourse of
Rev. J. S. Thomson, in which we con-
slider that he unjustly assailed modern
spiritualism.
Therefore we respectfully request that
you will reply to the same at your ear
liest convenience. fixing your own time
and place. Yours truly,
K. D. WISE, M. D..
ID. E. MERRIAM,
f. J. BUReE,
ID. w. FORTUNE,
ALFRED r. STREET,
And many others.
Los ANGELES, CAL, Jan. 2, 1894.
DR.. Wise, D. E. Merriam, f. j. Burge and others;
MEssRs: Yours of the 1st inst. is be-
fore me, and in reply would say that it
will give me great pleasure to comply
with your request, and would fix next
Sunday, January 9TH, as the time, and
Burbank theater as the place, when
will reply TO Rev. j.. s. Thomson in the
defense of modern spiritualism. l am,
gentlemen, yours truly,
N. F. RAvLIN.
The herald., 1894-01-05

NrEw VIENNA BUFFET,
IN Court st., bot. Main and Spring sts
F. KERKOw, Proprietor AMI Mgr.
Free Refined Entertainment Every Evening
from 1880 until IL, and Saturday
Matinee from to pm.
First appearance in Los Angeles of Europe's
greatest novelty.
MIS- 8 LEoNoR RA-
First appearance In Los Angeles OF the famous
little
MISS TRIx EDA-
One more week of the favorlte OF Lol
Angeles.
MISS ROSA CLEMENCE.
The graceful little beauty,
MISS ANTONIE CIR EVE.
Fine Commercial lunch daily Meals Ia
carte at all hours 3-I4 1y
The Washington times., 1894-12-25
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Marriage Iicenses.


Licenses to marry were issued yesterday
10 the following: Clarence Kramer and
Bertha Z. Boyd. William Brown and sylvia
Jefferson. George L. Mertz and Eda G. Will
Hanson. Edward T. Walker, OF Chicago,
and Bessie Burns. Charles A. L. Pearson
and Eva Hays Fletcher NJ. Seay and
Carrie N, Turner. Lloyd Z. Carruthers and
Cora V. Washburne. Scott Amber and Lulu
Walker. ]. Zuskeep Barrick, Of Mineral
county. Va, and Clara a. Chamberlain. Jack
son Bonney, Of North Carolina, and Lizzie E.
Lauson. Henry A. Lewis and Mary A. Wat
son, both Of Alexandria, Va. Clarence S.
Forester and Henrietta L. Trent. Frederick
@. Cropton, OF Huntsville, ILL.,. and Matte NJ
Stocks. Henry Nash and Ruth Peters, both
OF Prince William county, Va Stephen Will
kinson and Lottie Green, both of
Kichmond. Va. George Bleachwell. of Prince
William county, Va, and Alberta Frank
lin. of Charles county, Md. Archie
Jones and Mary Turner. Clifford Richard
son and Teresa Stoughton. Robert Graham
and Anna Sorrell. Francis NJ. Grim
age and Emma F. Jones. William Posey and
Amelia Small. Charles 7. Fowler and Emma
Green, both of Prince Georges county, Nd
Walter Wyche and Emma Fletcher James
Harris and Ida Diggs. James Bland and An
ME Nelson. John NJ. Wilcox, of Austin, Tex,
and Florence H. Norris, OF Baltimore. Lee
Clement and Rosa Brown. Otho johnson
and Sarah Cecilia Johnson. Amos Silver and
Sarah Pollard, both OF Fredericksburg, Va.
James II. Lacy and Courtney Jackson. Will
lam II. Walker and Lille Robinson Edward
NJ. Gross and Mary A. Briscoe.
The Washington times., 1894-12-25

ANGELL-At Geneva. y Y. On Friday, De-
cenber :, l6st, AMY ALDRICH ANGEL, widow Of
Andrew A. Angen in tie eighty-elghIh year Of
EeT age
Funeral at Provideace, RI
BUTLER Sunday. December %, 1sq4, az 5 s5
z m. at her residence, 1911 Madison street,
SAkAH BUTLER, beloved grandmother of Carrie
Fuuerai Wednesday. December g, at o'clock
2 m from Central Church
C0NSiDiNE-In loving memory of my de-
voted daughter. MAGGIE VI CONSIpISE, who died
nine yeats 90 to-day, December q, Ioo5-
DEWEY-At Avona, Fla, OF Dece mber q.
1874, c. Ii. DEWEY, IN The sizty-tourih year If
his aga.
IBerkshire county. Mass and Brooklyn papers
plea=e copyl
pULEY-ou December ~ 1894, at m
HENRY DULEY, at the residence ofhis daughter
Mrs N O Glldmon, $40 Twentieth street north
west, aged eiChty-hve years.
Funeral viii take place al Oak Hin cemetery
2p IN. Wednesday, 26th insk lRockviiIs pa
pets please copy.l
HAFLE-Departed this life on December q.
1871 in the ighty-third year Of her age, CHRIS
TINA ). the mother OF John & and James Halle.
funeral private, from her sons residence, lI01
Sixth street southwest brooklyn and New
York papers please copy.l
HAMANN-DecemUe- g, 1891, at 5.25 q m,
after long and painful illness. CHARLES A, be-
loved husband of Emma '. Hamaun.
Funeral will take place from his late resi-
dence. SlI Seventh street northeast, "Wednesday
at 3:3O p. III. Relatives and friends are invited
10 attend.
kALUSOWSKI-on Sunday evening, Decem-
ber y, 1891, Dr. HENRY X. KALCSOwSGI, aged
eighty-nine years
Funeral services on Wednesday III oruing ct 10
clock, at his late residence, 81 street north
west lnterment private
MISUNDERSTANDING, December q, Isg4 at
$50 a m, GERTRUDE, beloved daughter Of Pris-
ella t. Michener and the late Capt. John E
Kitchener
Funeral from the residence OF her sister Mrs
c shannon, 23ll street northwest, Wednes-
day, the Goth, at $50 p. NJ. Intern ent at OAK
Hill
lPtttsburg papers please copy.l
OFFUTT-Suddenly December % 1894, at 4
o'clock m, OLIVE Louise OFFUTT, aged i've
years aud one month, youngest daughter OF
Charles T. and Annie Ofiuit
SPECHT-On sunday, December %. iSqs,
GEORGE youngest son OF Mary and the late Philip
Specht
Funeral private en- wednesday, December D.
at 10 a
WlLLIAMSON-On December q fSq4. az 2.9O
p IN, EDGAR C., only son Of James A and Mary
Williamson. in the twenty-hrst year Of his age
Funeral will take place froIa The AnacOstia NJ
Z Church Wednesday afternoon az . O'Clock
Friends aud relatives respectfully invited
baltimore papers please copyl
The Washington times., 1894-12-25
ALPHoNsB DAuDET.
Thc~Mauner in Which the Great French
Novels Were Produced.

Thc~Mauner in Which the Grcat French
Novels Were Produced.
Daldet's way of writing IS characteristic Of
his impetuous, vivid talent. Thus, while
writing OF lie Nabob he often worked for
eighteen GOES ecuuve hours. Even when
as eep his mind continued active, and his
dreams were for the most part, about his
book. At4 o'clock every moreiug he used to
spring from his bed STAN mering sentences
in his book like a man in delirium. His
room had been set o nights while he slept, so
til al he had but to dress and sit down to his
little deal table.
In the morning. however, his mind was
never clear, and he accordingly used to oc-
cupy the first hours OF the day In revising
what ne had written on the previous day, in
correcting. copying. and preparing the day 5
task. Il was toward nightiail that !ns piration
used to come 10 him, and that his pen began
TO gallop in a vain effort to keep pace with
the flow of his thoughts. And this fine speed
would be kept up for the best part OF the
night. And so on, day alter dag, so entirely
absorbed that he would sometimes wake up
to lind himself writing by lEmpight, with a
bright sun blazing outside"
True artist that he is. this is By no means
the end oil MS task: every MS Is written three
times over. But what was originally an i'm
Irovisation remains, after all, finally an i'm
provisaton. The iHlproYiSatore Is sure OF an
audience; he is speaking, one hears him, and
one cannot but listen. IL is such an audience
that Daudet has always commanded. But
the highest kind OF art is not addressed 10
such an audience. it is not produced in such
a manner. In England it appears that Daudet
is considered great novelist. Well, ne may
ia considered "A novelist England
where Mr.. Besant is praised. Mr.. Hail CaiDe
is read and Mr. Rider HaSgard is sometimes
seriously spoken OF as man OF leiters.-Sat-
urday Review.
The Washington times., 1894-12-25
WELL BUILT SOUTHERN HOMES.
, Ante Bellum Houses Were Built to Out
live Generations.

, Ante -Bellum Houses Were Built to Out
live Generations.
While the colonists OF New England COM
monty dispensed with brick and stone in the
construction of their snug and friendly domi-
Giles, those yellow colonial mansions which
constitute a feature so characteristic in the
Northern landscape, the planters OF Maryland
and Virginia built themselves substantial
structures OF imported brick, and aspired to
the architectural distinctions of Queen Anne
and the Georges.
One to the manner born. who has written
with loving knowledge of these solid and SIM
cere old houses, has told of the noble oine-y
of the roof; OF the deep, capacious window
seats and hearthstones, prodigal of space; of
great halls that greet you with the largest
welcome; of ''stairs that glide rather than
climb to the floor above, where is the dane
ing hall, or assembly room; OF carved Chin
ney pieces, paneled wainscotting, and Italian
cornices: of the later piaZzas and porticos
that came in after the Revolution, and OF the
hip-roofed homes of the burghers of Annapo-
lis. with their huddled chimney stacks and
low ceilings. their cornered fire-places and
dormer windows, with multitude of little
panes in the broad sashes, and the shining
faces of the brass Knockers so expressive of
homely kindness and without the arbor and
doye-cote, and the prim, hox-edged garden,
with its walks SO decorous and Duteh-like,
but gorgeous with liacs and snowballs, holly
hooks, and all-howers-Century.
The Washington times., 1894-12-25
THE SHOPPERS, GUIDE

tConsun ro-day's TINES for full detailsl
Grogan-All makes and styles Heating and
Cooking Stoves at prices and terms to suit.
John F. Ellls-From the lowest to the
finest grade pianos priced accordingly.
A. GUIDE & ro.-Potted plants as Xmas
presents al low prices.
George Spransy Well-fttiag Blue Kersey
oyercoat for 5lS.50
Chas. Sehneider-A fresh loaf of Quaker
Breal FOR 4 cents.
Thomas W. Riley-Clean chestnut coal
cheap at IS a ton.
H. Walker Tucker-Shoes for the Ladies
soc pair.
Arthur B. Smth-A full ton of the best Pea
Coal, $3.50.
House & Herrmann-FurnIture, carpets,
and draperies sold for cash or credit.
Wash b. Williams-AIl kinds of furniture
and furnishings at lowest prices.
Washington Poultry Co.-Fresh poultry at
lowest prices.
NJ. Goldsmith & Son-Jewelry, etc., at
reasonable prices
Garners-S Suits that are hard to match for
$3.50 and $3.50.
Enrich Beef Co.-The finest produce at
prices lower than elsewhere.
J. II. Flanagan-Solid silyerHare at prices
that'Il please all buyers
NJ. Kaufman Elegant-fltting oyercoats for
$3.50.
Julius Lansburgh- -Finely-nnished furni-
ture at pleasing prices.
Parker, Bridget L Co.-Special sale of styl-
ish suits at S6.25.
The Washington times., 1894-12-25
WOMEN OF TODAY.
Brain Cultivation Has Pushed Charm of
Manner Into the Background.

Brain Cultivation Has Pushed Charm of
Manner Into the Background.
Has the woman OF to-day the charm of the
woman of a century ago? Has her Boosted
education lessened or increased that charm2
We all agree that at the present period
woman is more companionable to man. TAX
ing her in the sense Of comrade, than her
ancestress of 100 years back that intellectu-
ally a man acknowledges her his equal, and,
last of all, treats her as such, yielding her.
ungrudgingly, place in business and profess
sions. all OF which tends TO make her SELF
confident and self-relant. but does il increase
her charm?
There is danger ahead for the American
woman. In her eager desire 10 stand side
by side with man she is becoming aggres-
siyely self-confldeDt and unless she watches
herself there is danger of becoming too clever,
OF becoming stil,ed, ,dogmatic in the expression
oil her opinicn-in word, unnatural, and
that way ruin lies.
clever man ofthe world not long ago was
heard TO say aprcpos OF this subject: 1.-The
most charming and delightful thing in the
world. hut | regret to say the rarest, is a
thoroughly natural woman" shrewd COM
ment.
The woman of to-day cultiyates her mind
to such an extent that she is self-conscious:
she loses the charm OF simplicity of speech
aad manner. The former Is stilted. the lat
ter aggressive. She has won reputation for
cleyerness, and she strives to maintain il at
all hazards.
In word, in season and out of season, at
home and abroad, she never ceases TO remem-
ber that she is bright woman.
1t has been happily said OF French woman
whose gracious charm is proverbial that she
is clever enough TO conceal her cieverness
from man. Not so the American woman,
who parades the fact untiringly in the face
of the world
woman of this character Is never
possesses that gift sways more hearts and,
better still, rstains them longer than
woman OF twice her wit and of even greater
beauty. We hear much of beautiful women,
and we have all Inexperienced that sense of
disappointment upon seeing for the first
time some world-famous beauty.
We fail to see that marvellous perfection;
we look in vain for ilawless face and form
and coloring; we shrug our shoulders and
go away wondering at the short-sighted-
ness OF man. We forget that beauty is in
the eye of the beholder, and that charming
woman is in the opinion of mau beaut-
ful one.
She may be as fair in face rs Titiau's " La
Bella " and as perfect in form as the Venus OF
Milo. yet if she lacks the subtle something
called charm, better for the peace of mind Of
that woman where she hcpeiessly plain Tor
without il she delights not man nor woman
either
If you ask me how TO acquire this charm
should say BE natural. again be natural
and always be naturaI."-New York Ad-
vertiser.
The Washington times., 1894-12-25
How TO Make a Holly Ban.

A pretty bit of Christmas greenery to add
to the usual festOons and wreaths and SPRAYS
used in decorating the house for Christmas fs
bali made of holly. Make taH the re-
qulred size. large one II it is to swing from
the chandelier. OF moss, shaping it well and
holding It together with spool wire. Add
stout loop oi the wire to hang Il BY. Cover
the ball thicSiy with sprays OF holly leaEes
and berries, trimming OF anv pieces tbat
may project and make the ia a bad shane
Add extra bunches OF berries if necessary and
keep well sprinkled and in a cool place until
YOU are ready % hang it. Then pass through
the loop oi wire a scarlet or light green satin
Iioooh ABOUT iour inches wide. and suspend
az any height that please. D. 70 prsvent
the leaves oi holly used Ia bouss decoration
RON becoming brittle too quickly rub hen
carefully with sweet oil and wipe OF the sU-
persous oil with a dry cloth or flannel
The Washington times., 1894-12-25
A STUFFED EMPEROR.
The Hide Had More Influence Than the
Living Man.

One of the most remarkable stuffed skins
on record was that of Valerian, Emperor of
Rome, who was taken prisoner aud after
ward kept in chains by Sapor, King of Per-
sia. He was either killed in tumult or by
order OF his conqueror who was perhaps
fearful OF losing his valuable living trophy.
in the year 260. The Hartford Courant
says:
The body OF the dead Emperor was treated
with more delicacy than when it had held
the sparks OF living one. 1t was skinned
the hide, after being tanned, was stuffed
painted red. and suspended in the chief
temple of the capital. 1t remained there for
many years. and was the popular spectacle
for holiday. makers and visitors from the
country. But it was put to more important
ends than this; it was diplomatic engine of
much significance and efficiency In after
times 1t often happened that the Roman en-
voys at the Persian court had misunder-
standings more or less serious with the gov
ernment to which they were temporarily
accredited. When these ambassadors from
Rome grew arrogant in their demands it was
the custom to conduct them into the presence
of the stuffed skin of the ex-Emperor OF
Rome, where they were asked If humility did
not become them at sight of such spectacle"
The Washington times., 1894-12-25
NOW LET EVERYBODY HUSTLE.
Contest for The Times" Piano VIII Clos
p

Contest for The Times" Piano VIII Close
January 3.
That splendid piano, purchased by THE
TIMES of Ellis & Co., and now on exhibition
at their store on street, will make music for
some one of the District schools soon after
the New Year begins. The polls viii close at
noon on the Sd of January, 1885, and then the
counting will DO commenced
Which OF the contestants will get it? Really.
that is a hard question, boys and girls, bur
without being required TO name the school, il
is safe to predict that it will be the one that
gets the most votes
Gales made big jump yesterday. and JEFF
ferson dropped lew ballots in the box.
Perhaps some other Will forge ahead to-mor-
X
The Washington times., 1894-12-25
About a PonnIar Writer.

Mrs. Kate Douglass Wiggin, whose engage
ment to George Riggs, business man in New
York, was recently announced, has had
a somewhat changeful life, which has been
much to the advantage of her literary work
She was born in Philadelphia, brought up in
Maine village. educated at AndoYer, lived
for twelve years in California, and has also
resided in Boston, New York, and London.
Mr.. Riggs met her during coaching tour Of
Wales, where both were the guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. William T.. Buckley Mr.. Riggs is fond
Of outdoor sports and next year expects to
drive with his wife through Ireland.
The Washington times., 1894-12-25
Curtains Made of Cords.

In places where heavy draperies are IN
suitable for separating small rooms from each
other, or where there is desire to separate
an aleoye from the main part OF room, Il
portiere of large silk cords ending in tassels
or balls is sometimes used with good effect.
This hanging is suspended beneath frer-work,
and every few inches the eorns or little ropes
are broken by silk balls o. a contrasting color
4 hanging of pale sage color has the balls al
ternately OF old rose and old blae.
The Washington times., 1894-12-25
SETTLED OUT OF COURT.
Wedding Presents, Even of Trousers Be.
long TO the Bride.


long TO the Bride.
Two men were jammed together in one of
the narrow seats of Walnut Hill grip-car.
They had never seen one another before, but
iolting over switches was rapidly making
them intimate.
II say, said the one on the outside, ''queer
decision by that Chicago Judge, wasn't it,"
'HuhI'' said the other. 'what's that"
That all the wedding presents are the
property OF the bride?'
THAT amt sense"
Its worse-it's law"
'Look here said the inside man, what
do you suppose that fool judge would have
done in the case of one of my wedding pres
ents2 Ny best man was a tailor; he knew
had weakness for plaid trousers, SO he sent
me thr"' Iairs of 'em. S'pose any court
would say they were my wife 81"
''Someiimes the courts don't have TO settle
who wears EN-, said the outside man. Good
night. l get out here. Cincinnati Journal.
The Washington times., 1894-12-25

a. Heitmuller & Co. 1888 I4ths ~ 80
NJ heiimullers collection Of Rare Engravin<si
OF The most attractive charac ter fer fraurfr. ~
Aoftloilos, or gifts Is constantly refreshsd Nv
mcnthlS impO rtations, and viii repay inspec-
Specially.
The Washington times., 1894-12-25
Recipe for Hoarhound CANDY.

A good hoarhound candy may be made at
home in the following way: Boil two ounces
of dried hoarhound, which can be procured
at the druggists, in pint and a half of
water until its flavor is extracted-tbat is,
for about thirty minutes. Strain until per-
fectly clear. Add to It three and half
pounds of brown sugar, and boil over quick
FIRE until the syrup will harden when little
OF it is dropped in cold water. Pour into
buttered tin, and cut in squares when it is
partly cooled