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The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1894-04-07

Letitia Mary Dickens, whose death has
been recently announced, was born in
st. Mary's place, Chatham, when her
brother Charles was about 4 years old.
That was in 1915, on April 30, a birth
day she was proud to share with Shake
speare. She was one of eight brothers
and sisters, two of whom died in infan-
cy. OF the two Dickens girls who grew
up she was the younger, her sister Fan
ny, afterward Mrs. Burnett, being six
years her senior. Mrs. Burnett died in
early married life, her husband, who
survived her for many years, dying only
this year and on the date of Charles
Dickens birthday. Fol the last % years
of his life Charles Dickens therefore had
this only sister, Letitia, and she sur
vived him for a like period of 90 years,
devoted to his memory. With her has
passed away the last of the eight chill
dren of John and Elizabeth Dickens.
At the age of 20 she married Mr.. Henry
Austin, a civil engineer of some repute.
He worked for the government when the
i~nsanitary condition of some country dis
tricts seemed an invitation to the cholera
in the early ~forties. and when he died in
1851, at the age of so, his widow became
the recipient of a pension. on which she
lived in Spartan dignity during SO years
of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Illustrated News.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1894-04-07
Well Merited,

Artist-Did any of the committee say
anything about the winter scene l sent,
Boy-Yes, sir. One of EN- scolded me
cause he caught cold while he was look
in at it.
Artist-That's glorious! But why did
he scold you?
Boy-Cause | left the door open.-
Good News.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1894-04-07
A Big Roundup on an Immense Range

n Dig Nsouhuup OH All AhutenSe RANGE
One of the largest yearly roundups in
the far west wa started out from the
Washington side of the river recently
with 40 men in the saddle. The horse
owners of the famous Horse Heaven
country combined for the event. The
range is 80 miles long and 80 miles
wide. extending from the mouth of
the Yakima river on the east to Alder
creek on the west. The riders were di-
vided into two parties, one to start in at
the east end Of the range and the other
1.-THE west, the range to be secured and
all horses brought up in the center,
where the colts are to be branded.
They expect to round up about 10000
head of horses. The animals stood the
winter well and are now in excellent
condition.-Portland Oregonian.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1894-04-07
An Old Time Fourth.

Independence day has not for years
been celebrated in the msSroyolis as it
used to be celebrated by ~ sires and as
it ought to be celebrated on the Fourth
of July of every year. The fact is to u
shame. We must keep alive the men,
Ories of the day. We must take pride
PIN u freeG m. We must kindle anew
year after a the sacred fires of pa
tyiotism.-l ew York Sun.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1894-04-07
He Knew.

Teacher-Now you see why some sub
stances absorb moisture. Can any of you
name a substance which so easily alb
serbs moisture that it is nearly always
damp.
Boy-I can.
Teacher-Good. Nothing pleases me
more than an evidence of careful obser-
walton. What is it, Johnny:
Boy-Mud.-Good News.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1894-04-07
A Bad Error.

Johnson-I made an annoying mis-.
take in talking to Miss Oldun yesterday.
Thomson-What was it?
Johnson-I didn't quite catch her name
when we were introduced, and l asked
her if she had married young.-Kate
Fields Washington.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1894-04-07

Sympathetic Friend - Don't worry
about it. old fellow. You'll get on your
feet again some day.
Business Man (who has just failed for
half a million)-The only regret l feel
just now, my friend, is that l refrained
from ordering tenderloin steak with
mushrooms at dinner yesterday because
l thought [ couldn't afford it.-Chicago
Tribune.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1894-04-07
An Outward Evidence.

Husband-Do you know that every
time a woman gets angry she adds a new
wrinkle to her face?
Wife-No, did not, but if it is so !
presume it is a wise provision of nature
to let the world know what sort of a
husband a woman has.-Louisville Com
mercia1.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1894-04-07
Competition.

"Then you are not going to send your
SON to college, Mr.. Newmoney::'
No, we changed our plans. You see,
an ex-prizehghter has come to town and
started a school for physical culture,
and it's a sight cheaper than college,
Vogue.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1894-04-07
She Knew.

you understand, Betty" said the
mistress, "that we are to move out of
this house the first of next month";"
"Yes'm," answered Betty. Give been
sweepin all the dirt into the registers for
the last three weeks. mum.'-Chicago
Tribune.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1894-04-07
To the Point,

Her Adorer (fresh from the ribbon
counter)eWill you take me for a son-in-
law, sir?
Father (hesitatingly)-Y Yes, if she
wants you, I'll take you.
Her Adorer y Truth.
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Caught on the EIy.

He (musingly)-I should think a bridal
tour to the Worlds fair would be an
event to be pleasantly remembered in
after life.
She (enthusiastically)--Oh, it would!
But, John. this is so sudden.-New York
Press.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1894-04-07
APrecautiOn,

Dashaway-What are you taking all
your winter clothes to Chicago for? You
won't need them while you are there,
will you?
Travers-No. but / may after / have
paid my hotel bill. -Truth.
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Appropriate.

81 think I'll write a book and call it
"A Woman's Dress" said Scribuler.
"Why?' queried his friend.
There's so much material in it," said
Scribuler. -Harper's Bazaar.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1894-04-07
A Dollars Worth.

SIR enclose 81 for "The Secret of
Surrounding Ones Self With Elevating
Influences" as advertised.
Answer by return mail-Go hang
yourself.-New York Herald.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1894-04-07
Plenty of Time.

She-I want a sealskin sack, George.
He-But it's too warm now for seal.
ekin.
She-It won't be by the time l get it.
Detroit Free Press.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1894-04-07
Would Have q Snap.

Mazzam-Do you think that people
will have some occupation i'll the next
world similar to the one they have here?
GaddOx-I hope so.
Mazzam-Why? What do you do?
Gaddox Nothing.-Harvard Lam
noon
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1894-04-07
A Suggestion.

Mr.. Jones-I assure you, Miss Ethel,
it was a terrible storm. Every moment
l was expecting the lightning to strike
the tree I was under.
Miss Ethel-Then why didn't you get
under some other tree?-Life.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1894-04-07
Forgetful.

"Have you noticed that loss of men,
ory often accompanies deafness?'
mo; does it,"
eyes, deaf men seem to forget that
trains have the right of way on q rail
way track."-Grenoble Monthly,
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1894-04-07
Wanted u Rest.

Ambitious Youthful l had 81, 900, 900,
! know what l would do.
Tired Youthful had 81, 900, 900, l
would not do anything.-New York
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HS Ms
~ IT'S

pre@ps nsSes md IN homes opinion, write to
MUNN 4 CO: WIG have had nearly nfty years'
ttons strictly conadenttal. AHandSook Of n.
3oEmation concssnin9 Patents and how 70 OBJ
teal and scientific books sent free.
Patents taken through Mum 4 Co. receive
thus are brought widely befoes the public With
out cost e the INVENTOR; This splendid paper.
largest circulation Of any scientific work in the
world: D ayear. Sample copies sent free.
copies. - cents. livery num6eS contains i bessus
dfol plete.. IN colors. and photographs Of new
h0osee With plans. enabling builders to show the
HUM 3 CO. NEW YORK. 361 Broadway.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1894-04-07
Bankrupt Farmers In England,

During the first quarter of this veal
90 farmers have been compelled to &c
into the bankruptcy court. This means
that every day a farmer bscomes bank
rupt in this country, for 95 have had this
misfortune in 80 days. But an investi
CATION into the statistics shows something
even more alarming than this. In the
corresponding quarter of 1891 the mum
Der was only 40. In 1892 it had grown
to 60, and this year to 95.-Mark Lane
(England) Express.
Literal.
Wagg-Well, now, l should sayt that
this was going back to the middle ages.
Here is a story about a mar who was
drawn and quartered.
Hownow-Where did it happen?
Wagg-Here in England.
Hownow-It must have been 200 years
ago.
Wagg-Not at all. 1t was only last
week.
Hownow-Great heavens, man, you're
crazyl
Wagg-Well, crazy or not, it's here in
the paper.
Hownow-Tell me all about it, quick.
Wagg-Well, it seems he was a pop
ular politician, and when he came to a
certain town to speak he was drawn to
the town hall by four bay horses and
afterward CHARTERED in the best hotel in
the town.-London Tit-Bits.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-26

Farscow conceived the idea of making the
descent from Reedley, although he knew
there was not much water in the sloughs.
The first thing to do was to build suit
able boat. one that would not draw more
than three or four inches of water, and
at the same time be large enough to carry
camp utensils.
Farscow set to work on the model of
MS duckboat and constructed vessel six
teen feet long and seven feet wide. Its
bottom was round like dish and Its deck
was like turtles back. From the keel TO
the highest point of the deck Was not more
than fourteen inches. 1t was oval in form,
constructed of sheetiron. with the eXeep-
ton of the keel and ribs, which were OF
wood. A centerboard was put amldshles:
but in order to get sufficient depth the well
was made TO extend over foot aboVe Gne
deck. When the board was raised Is STUCK
high out OF the well, looking very mucn as
il it did not belong there. The potion parl
OF the eeuterboard was weighted Win
chunk OF iron weighing over eighty POUNDS.
A mast with a leg-o'-mutton sail was
rugged forward, and all was ready 1or the
trip. 1t made q most com1ortaole craft,
with plenty of room between decks TO store
provisions, fishing tackle, guns ana ammu-
milton and blankets.
Farscow left q point on Kings River,
near Reedley, the latter part OF June and
made fast time until he struck :he slough
country, where the river makes sharp
bend before emptying into Tulare Lake.
Ii was here his fun commenced. but In
couple of days be got out into Kings River
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-26

Slough and found plenty of water, except
for occasional stretches of hundred yards
or so, but he managed to get through them
all without getting out of his boat, al
though it was riding over strip of mud
with an inch of water on top.
1t was late in July before FarscOw got
his boat up toward the head of Fresno
Slough. when the water played out en-
tirely, The channels had all siited up and
there was nothing else to do but get out
and drag the boat through the marsh. 1t
was hot work and occasionally stretches OF
dry land half mile in length were struck.
The longest and hardest pull was across
divide between Kings River Slough ~nd
Fresno Slough, which belongs to the S, VI
Joaquin River system. At Whites bride>
there was considerable water in patches.
and in few miles the San Joaquin was
entered. From that on there was plenty of
water ana the sail was hoisted and Far
scow lay back in his boat and took things
easy.
Farscow's boat proved as good a boat
in the bay as she did among the shallow
waters of the Fresno marshes. With the
cente-board down and q good breeze she
made good time. although the decks were
under water most of the time Farscow
is satisfied with his trip, although there
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-26
BASEBALL NOTES.
FrisCos VS.. Stocktons at the 1aight-
Street Grounds TODAY.

0liCCt OAlQS lO%DdNs
Last Sundays game in Stockton was
won by the Friscos with a score of II to g.
The people turned out in large numbers
and thus showed their awakening interest
in the game. Though the crowd of specta-
tors was large it was all for Stockton,
showing that home talent should always
be considered first
Bodie caught an exceptionally good game
for Frisco. Murphy, who pitched for
Frisco, proved to be mystery to the
Stockton batters. Despite this inability
to hit Murphy the game would have been
a much sitter one had 1t not been that
their pitcher, Davis, turned his ankle
early In the game and had TO retire.
Hascomb, who plays first for the Slough
City team, ID neat and accurate ball
player. UT caught good game, but like
his colleagues fell a victim to Murphy's
elusive curves.
De Pangher declares that Frisco will have
to play ball to win to-day's game at the
Haight-street grounds.
There will be meeting of the league
this morning, when a schedule will be
adopted.
w. Murphy had eight stolen bases TO his
cradit in the game against Stockton.
Fogarty played second in his old-time
famous style, while Sharp seemed quite at
home in right field.
Friscos made only two errors in last
Sundays game.
Manager Tom Mullee of the CALIFORNIA;
is anxious to meet the Friscos once more.
Following is the makeup for to-day's
game:
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-26
DIFFICULT TRAVELLING.
How Henry FarscOw Came Down the
San JOAQUIN.

One of the queerest-looking crafts ever
seen was pulled up on the Alameda marsh
last Monday afternoon after finishing a
most remarkable voyage. 1t was the prop
erty of Henry Farscow. who built the
craft at Reedley. in Fresno County, and
claimed to have brought it all the way to
Oakland through Kings and San Joaquin
rivers.
The craft is in reality nothing more than
a large-sized duekboat with a few addi-
tons that made it look most peculiar.
Farscow is a Norwegian by birth, but
has resided in Fresno County for a long
time. He has followed ranching as bust
ness and put in all his spare time during
the winter hunting ducks. AS a conse-
Quence he became familiar with all the
sloughs and channels of the San Joaquin
and Kings rivers in the county.
Several weeks ago, when there was so
much talk caused by large steamers navl-
eating the San Joaquin up to Firebaughs,
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-26

was considerable hardship connected with
IL He feels that he has accomplished
something that has not been done for
wears. and according to the records no
boat of any kind has come down from
Richard Smith successfully made the trip
in a scow loaded with hay.
1t is true, FarscOw's trip could not be
called all-water ,traveling, as several miles
were over dry land, but he Drought his
boat through and is pleased However.
he has no desire to return the same way,
but instead will take a train 40 a. Tn get
back in time to share in the grape-picking,
he saws.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-26

The Republican Social and Political
Club of '94 met at SAB McAllister street
last night. President +. j. j. Berne in the
chair. The meeting was large and very
enthusiastic. The opening address was
made by Samuel Rosenheim, and be was
followed by John Carr, James ]. Feely,
g. de Vincent and others. Campaieu
songs we're sung and recitations delivered.
and the meeting adjourned with rousing
cheers for Estee and the ticket
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-26
Tender of Their BIackthorn.

In the County Cavan, said an Irlshman TO
New YORK reporter, blackthorns are reared as
tenaerly as babies. A blackthorn Is not cut at
random 10 wood as most people think. A
promising snoot IS marked and watched day by
uag until 1t Is thick and strong enough TO cut.
me roots growing are The BEST ana they are
caTeluliy aug up so that enough of the Dubious
root is LETT to make the handle knob. 1t is then
pruheo, Inc butt placed In warm ashes night
after night to season, and then it is cut into
shape and placed in pickle.
AFTER this Il is oiled and rubbed with channels
ieather Tor hours at time. Then magpie Is
killed ana the blood drained into a cup, and
with this blood the blackthorn is polished until
u becomes black and glossy. Then the iron
ierrule Is put on, and 1t is ready for ructlon
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-26

EXAMINING MINERALs-H. Il. ", Oakland.
For purposes Of microscopic examination min
erals are usually crushed to fine powder and
fastened 10 the slide with little clear gum.
Specimens can be polished by commencing with
a grIndstone, following with an oilStone, and
finishing with rouge. Be sure to hold the spect
men fiat
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-26

and rubbing together of the fbeTs Of the leather.
AS a general thing shoes that ereak do not tit
the wearer or are made of coarse. thick ma
terial that has been kept In stock for several
years. until II has become hard and dry. There
Is no positive remedy for the annoyance.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-26

ITO CORRESPONDENTS. The Query Column
Will answer all questions that it is possible 10
obtain an answer 10 as quietly as the same can
be done after receipt of lStter OF inquiry. III an
answer is not published on the Sunday follow
ing the sending Of a letter 1t is because It has
been impossible TO obtain the answer in time.
Oftentimes the party in charge OF this column
is obliged TO write 10 distant points for the in
formation asked. Letters that do not bear the
name and address of the writer will not be an
swered. The name is not desired for publica-
lion, but 10 enable the Query Editor 10 corre-
spond with The writer in case question, as
often occurs, Is not clearly Stated.l
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-26

that many OF these houses had no roofs, at
least there are no signs of their ever having
had any, the little rain that fell being kept out by
an oyerhanging cliff. Casa Grande Qarge house,
is supposed 10 be the Oldest building on the
American Continent. Ii is located near the
modern town OF Florence, and is In a fair state
of preservation, although rapidly crumDling
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-26

FERRY TRAvFL-E. c.. City. AS near as can
be estimated the number OF passengers carried
by the combined New York ferries last year
was 10, 100000. The number of teams was
100000. The number of accidents is very
low, and considering the enormous traffic re-
marKable.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-26

PUBLIC INsTRUcTIoN-K g., City. Short
hand and bookkeeping are both taught In the
Commercial evening school.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-26
The Amateurs' League.

Following is the makeup for to-day's
bail game at Haight-stTeet this morning to
be played by the California Amateur
Players League:
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-26

FOREIGN MINIsTER-T. Fl. K, CITY. John
Ii. Bingham OF Ohio was sent to ,Jspan "a the
diplomatic agent OF the United State. on May
81, 1878.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-26

BANK EMPLoYE-A. S., City. Melville, the
California between fifteen ana seventeen years.
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DELIVERING LETTERs-J. E., Selby. No
person or corporation can make business of
delivering letters that should lie sent through
the mails.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-26

MARRIAGE LAws-W. 7. B., City. There Is
no law In the State prohibiting the intermar-
rage OF the Caucasian ana negro races
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-26

GOVERNMENT LAND-H. z. NJ, Tiburon. II
you wish TO file on Government land you will
have 10 go to the land Office of the district In
which the land is located.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-26

USE OF COAL OIL-R. ii. B.. City. Before
directions can be given for using coal oil as a
medicine. internally or externally, 1t must first
be known what disease IL is TO be used for.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-26

GENERAL RosECRANs-C. F. j., City. Will
liam Stark Rosecrans is living near Los An
geles. He was born In 1919. and was placed on
the retired list OF the army February 10, 1889.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-26

HERoDoTUs' WoRKs-C. c. B., City. There
are such large number OF traDslaIions OF the
works OF Herodotus that 1t Is a matter of opin-
Ion as 10 which is the best. Some scholars give
preference to one and some TO another.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-26

NAVAL VEssELs-H. 7. C., San Mateo. The
Bennington is a type of vessel known as a
''gunboat." She is neither battleship nor
cruiser, although possessing some OF the quail.
ties Of both.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-26

COFFEE CULTURE - f. c. NJ, Petauma
Write TO the Secretary Of the Department Of
Agriculture at Washington, d. c.. and you can
obtain book on coffee culture, II the Govern.
ment has published one. This is quite likely.
as numerous experiments have been made In
the cultivation Of the berry.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-26

Among flowers chrysanthemums live the
longest after being cut.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-26

ARIzoNA-M. s., City. The Governor of the
Territory Of Arizona at this time is L. c.
Hughes OF Tucson. whose term will expire In
1897. The four who preceded him were L. A.
Tritle. c. Meyer Zulick, Louis Wol1ey and j.
n. Irwin.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-26

a very small humming bird. not much
larger than house fly, is common in the
East Indies,
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-26

ENGLISH FooTBALL-E., Sacramento. The
English Foo ball Association challenge cup
was won by the Motifs County Club. They
played with the Bolton Wanderers and de-
IeaIed them, making a score Of four goals
against their opponents one
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-26

PATENTING INVENTIONS j. NICE, City.
1t is impossible to tell whether such an lnven-
ton as you speak of has been patented or not
without sending drawing to the Patent once
at Washington. You had better see some patent
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-26

L. II. L., Dayton, Or. The Query Column
cannot answer your question as to the RELIABLE
ity of the institution you name for the reason
that this column does not express any opinion
as 10 the reliability or standing OF any indi-
vidual, firm or private Institution.