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The herald., 1894-03-11
strinrinc Pictures.

The one thing that is unforgivable in
picture hanging is to string them along
the walls in line. Their loneliness is
pitiable. Next to that crime is the one
Of arranging exactly symmetrical
groups, suggestive Of nothing so much
as lesson in geometry. Group pic
lures, group them gracefully, but don't,
when one has succeeded in making a
graceful bunch on one side OF the fire.
place, reproduce it exactly on the other
side.
According to one who speaks with
the emphasis Of authority, delicately
framed water colors are the only proper
things for the drawing room, magnifi-
cent oils for the library and hall, and
etchings and engravings for the dining
room. Meantime those who do as they
please will continue to hang their etch-
ings, water colors and oils exactly where
they will gain most pleasure from them,
taking care only not to place side by
side ridiculously inharmonious things.
The smaller the picture, or the more
full of detail, the nearer the level of
the eye it should hang. Sometimes two
parallel wires are brought straight ur
~ ooro~ofo hn~i-- -. <hA .asa%s7ra mold
see, but generally the old fashioned AN
gle of wire is made. Gold and silver
wires are generally used, but it is said
that small steel and iron chains are to
be used this winter for hanging dark
framed engravings and etchings. Some
of the daintier pictures, instead Of be-
ing hung from the holdings, have wires
stretched tightly across the back and
are caught invisibly on small screws
New York Journal.
The herald., 1894-03-11
CROP STATISTICS.

Estimates of the Amounts OF Cereals In
the Producers Hands.
Washington, March 10.-The statisti.
cal returns OF the department Of agri-
culture for March consist principally of
estimates Of the distribution of wheat
and corn, and the amounts remaining in
the farmers hands. The proportion of
merchantable corn and the average
prices both merchantable end unmer-
Chantable are indicated.
The stock OF wheat in the farmers
hands is ia, ,060,000 bushels, or 28 per
cent of the volume OF the crop of 1898.
This is nearly 81 ,000,0 900 bushels lesa
than the estimate for March 1st last
year, and nearly 10000, 600 less than the
average for the past eight years. The
amount remaining in the farmers hands
in the principal wheat growing states is
about 70, 3,000,0 900 bushels, 63.8 per cent
of the amount in the producers hands
in the country at large. The average
weight OF the crop of 1898, per meas
ured bushel, ia calculated at q little
over 38l 10000 commercial bushels,
against 306, 000.000 measured bushels, as
heretofore reported.
The corn in Iproducers' hands, as esti-
mated, aggregates 9,o0O.00 bushels,
1914 per cent of the crop Of 1893. The
proportion is less than any year in the
past FIVE, except 1891. The aggregate
corn in the farmers hands in OHIO, In.
diana, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas
and Nebraska is GIL per cent OF that in
the farmers hands in the entire coun-
try, being 800. 900, 900 bushels.
The official and commercial estimates
of the worlds wheat crop for 1893 makes
it $4,000, 900 bushels less than last year,
The final estimates will probably s:ill
further reduce the total for 1898, as the
preliminary estimates of Russia and
Germany are greatly reduced by the
final estimates.
The herald., 1894-03-11
A MERE QUESTION OF VERACITY
The Alleged Confession of NJ. B.
Curtis.
Attorney KOwalsky Said TO Have
Told II TO the Police.
He Denies It. But Chief Crowley and
Captain Lees Insist that He Re-
vealcd IL co Them.
Coast Notes.
By the Aaaociated Press

By the Associated Press
SAN Francisco, March 10.-The Even
Ing Post prints q sensational story Civ
ing the details Of confession alleged to
have been made by M. B. Curtis, the
actor, well known 90 sam'l of Poaen,
who was acquitted here few months
ago Of the murder of Policeman Grant.
1t is charged that H. I. Kowslsky,
the lawyer who defended Curtis,
has given to the chief of police the sub
stance OF confession made to him by
Curtis on the night Of this killing ol
Grant. Curtis is said to have admitted
that he shot the policeman after the
latter had placed him under arrest fol
being drunk and disorderly. This wat
the theory set up by the prosecution
though Curtis succeeded on second trial
in securing q verdict of acquittal. When
charges Of bribery were made Curtis
hurriedly left for the east.
Attorney Fl. /, Kowslsky denies that
he ever told the police that M. B. Cur
tie had confessed to him that he had
murdered Policeman Grant. Chiei
Crowley and Detective Lees assert, on
the contrary, that Kowalsky did tel
them of Curtis confession, and the
question now is one of verscity amone
the three men. AS Curtis has been &C
quilted OF the crime nothing further car
be done to him, even ii the story is true
The herald., 1894-03-11
BERRY BEATEN.
An Exciting Election for Ofleers of Il
Ninth Regiment.

An Exciting Election for Oflcers of the
Ninth Regiment.
SAN DIEGO, March 10.-The election
Of colonel and major for the Ninth regi-
ment of the national guard took place
tonight in the armory of Company B,
under the direction of Major Magee.
Field officers to the number of II were
present, and these. with eight officers
in this city, comprised those entitled to
vote. Col. A. B. Spileman Of this city,
who has for four years held the chief
Office in the regiment, and Lieut.. Col.
John R. Berry, also of this city, were
the only candidates for colonel, and the
contest was spirited, Spileman having
majority OF but one vote. Berry
will appeal to the adjutant general,
claiming that improper means were
used 10 prevent his election. the COM
missions issued to the new first and sec
ond lieutenants of the Riverside coru-
psny having been withheld for nearly a
month, and the cid officers voting at
this election. Spileman disclaims re-
sponsibility for the delay, and says he
might have polled 9 larger vote had he
exerted himself to do so. Maj. Charles
E. McKelvay of Santa Ana was re-
elected by aeclamation.
The herald., 1894-03-11
Swearing.

It may be said without exaggeration
that swearing forms an important fac
tor in the masculine vocabulary of
nearly every civilized nation. Great
writers like Shakespeare knew this. A
collection of Shakespearean oaths and
epithets with their etymology would
i'll a volume. Shakespeare realized
that they were inseparable from faith
full portrayal of virile human charac-
ter; that no truthful picture of com
mon life would be possible without the
use of that strong vehement language
in which men express their emotions.
But conventionality forbids to nine
teenth century writers what the Eliza
bethan ago not cnly tolerated, but ap-
proved. Philadelphia Press.
The herald., 1894-03-11
cuRloUs CHINESE CUSTOMS.
A Brides SaIutation to Her H usband EIec
and His Response.

A Brides SaIutation to Her Husband Elect
and His Response.
A Chinese paper describes some anus
ing marriage customs. In a small
mountain village between Kaga and
Etchu the bride comes TO the BRIDE
groom's gate and bawls out to him,
sHello, brotberi I've come"
To which the other replies, "Glad
you We come"
The bride then appeals to him,
s'You'll never forsake mea''
And the bridegroom answers her,
"We'l earn our living together"
With these assurances tho bride comes
into the house, followed by a long pro-
cession of well wishers, old and young.
Cheap, muddy sake Is distributed to
them, and they commence dancing and
are not content until the floor gives way,
when they clap their hands, crying,
"How auspiciousl'' and take their
leave.
At Ku1ita, in Echizen, the betrothal
takes place when the parties are 9 or o.
The boys parents and a deputation,
numbering from FIVE to fifteen, proceed
TO the girls family, who, anticipating
their coming, spread mats before the
houses and await them. After the usual
salutation the deputstion present as a
bstrothal present pieces of hand woven
cloth for cushions and at the same time
praises the girls family, who return
the compliment with interest Here
the ceremony ends, and the deputation
take their departure.
When the boy is is or thereabouts,
he goes to stay with his betrothed g
family and works like menial at the
house for year, after which he is sent
home In fine apparel. Soon after the
girl comes to her lovers house, accom-
panied with rustic music and songs.
The noise ana hustle are as great as on
the festival day Of the tutelary god.
When the girl comes to the house,
cushions made of the cloth given by her
parents are piled one upon another for
her to sit upon. On these cushions the
thrice repeated exchange Of the triple
wine cups, the most important cere-
mony at a wedding, takes place.
The herald., 1894-03-11
ARMoR PLATE TESTED.

HarveyIzed Steel Damoustrstsd TO Pc
WASHINGTON, March 10.-The navy
department has tested the frst armor
plates completed by the new Harvey
izing plant of the Carnegie works. The
plates do not represent particular lot
designated for the vessel, but are exper-
mental plates. The experiment was
continued at the government proving
station at Indian Head. Only one plate
was tested, being 10 inches thick, g by
III feet. Three shots were fred from the
distance OF 300 feet. The first was a
Carpenter eight-inch shell, a little
longer than the ordinary shell, which
struck the plate about l6 inches from
the top and the same distance from the
eide, with the velocity Of lS41 fest. The
point of the shell was welded into the
plate and the fragments scattered. Two
slight cracks were inflicted upon the
plate, neither touching rivet holes.
An 19-inch howitzer, striking with the
velocity OF 2006ieet was the second shot.
This also struck the upper edge and was
shattered. its point being welded into
the plate, and two cracks, one from the
shell to the bottom OF the plate and the
other to the top, were made, neither of
them through rivet holes.
The third shot, e l0.inch cast steel.
with velocity OF 1900 feet, broke the
plate, lifting the upper part over the
oak backing and destroying that. the
shell being emaehed also. Naval men
consider the tests proof OF the superiori-
ty OF the Harvey plate, although this
one was OF extra quality. The fact that
none OF the seams were through riyet
holeGlhows that they do not weake
plate. Either of the two first shots
would have smashed nickel plate.
The herald., 1894-03-11
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YhietIinr on sAinboard.

If you want to see u disgusted man,
just whistle on shipboard before sail
or. You never knew sailor to whis-
tie. He will tell you all about "whis-
tling down the wind, but he could not
get up a pucker to save his ship. You
remember that old story about sea
captain who refused to take aboard a
woman who whistled, and knowing the
old superstition feared that with her
on board he would be sure of ship
wreck. / do notsknow how it is with
the captains of vessels sncw, for almost
every woman seems Sto know how to
whistle and keeps up. the fashion. De-
Eroit Tree Press. ,...
The herald., 1894-03-11
THE TARIFF BILL.
Senate Finance Committee Working
Harmonlously Upon It


Senate Finance Committee Working
Harmonlously Upon 1t.
WASHINGTON, March l0.--The senate
committee on finance met this morning
to consider the tariff bill presented BY
the Democratic majority. It examined
the details Of the bill and discussed the
salient features. The proceedings were
entirely amicable and no points on
which the committee is expected to
divide we're discovered. 1t looks as il
it will be comparatively easy to arrive
at an understanding as to the time
which the bill shall remain in commit
tee. Aldrich, after the committee ad-
journed, said they will begin real work
Monday morning, and he thought it
possible it could be concluded next
week. The Republicans will try to se-
cure aome changes and, If successful,
will probably attempt moro. They are
hopeful that Mcpherson will join them
in the attempt to modify several
schedules. If he does this. the bill will
be amended, so far as he is willing to
cooperate with them.
The herald., 1894-03-11
Fact and Fiction.

Burglars recently broke into jewel
ry store in New York and stole among
other things gold snutfbox that once
belonged to Queen Isabella of Spain.
The newspapers seriously announced
that the snufbox was given to Queen
Isabella by King Ferdinand in 1859.
The longer we live the more we unlearn.
We imagined that tobacco had some
thing to do with snuff, and, as school
boys were taught, that tobacco was not
known in Europe till many years after
Ferdinand presented this snuffbox to
his queen. ,Ieyelers' Circular.
The herald., 1894-03-11
TO tho Musicians of Los Angeles.

To the Musicians of Los Angeles.
EDTToRs HERALD: The late Ia
mentsd Emma Abbott's father, Mr..
Seth Abbott, has arrived in Los
Angeles, which fact gives the musi-
clans OF this city q fitting oppor-
tunity OF doing him honor as the
worthy father OF Americas never
to. .be-forgotten queen of song.
The writer suggests an afternoon
reception be rendered Mr.. Abbott by
the musicians of Los Angeles, setting
apart one hour for music. during which
the best artists will participate. render
ing one solo each; at the expiration
of the hour half an hour to be
set apart for friendly greeting, when
the committee should then select the
possessor OF the sweetest voice TO render
Emma Abbott's favorite song, The Last
Rose of Summer. As an appropriate
conclusion all the artists should render
the finest by far OF any national anthem
on earth. The Star Spangled Banner. in
its grandest manner as . just tribute to
the memory of one who 30 ably repre-
sented abroad this nation in song.
Like the perfume of the withered
rose, the flower has departed, but her
holy influence RENAME"
/ have the honor to remain
A LOVER OF Music.
The herald., 1894-03-11
THE HEATH TRIAL.
Mrs. McWnirtsr's Testimony Creates a
Sensation.

MRS. Mcwnirtsr's Testimony Creates a
Sensation.
FRESNO, March 10.--Quite a sensation
oees rrad il. shA Heath t-;-s A--ss-s rwiaA'-
lawyer FOote was questioning Mrs.
McWhirter, widow Of L. B. McWhirter,
the man whom Heath is charged with
numbering. Mr.. Foote asked Mrs. Mo
Whirter whom abe meant when she
said, "Why did they do it ?" referring to
her exclamation at the time OF the
killing OF her husband. She replied
"Judge Harris and Reel Terry" This
was followed up by Mr.. johnson for the
prosecution until Mrs. McWhirter ad-
mitted that she had reasons to believe
that Heath was acting as the tool of the
aforementioned parties. Here the
subject had an abrupt termination BY
Judge Shaw's interference in the matter
by the stopping of further questions and
the calling Of names not known in the
caHe.
The herald., 1894-03-11
PATTON AID COVARRUBIAS,
Neither Has a Cinch on the
Marshalship.
Sheriff Kay Said to Be Booked for
the appointment.
Rivalry Between the First Two CAndi-
dates Is So Intense That Third
Party win Knock this
Persimmops
RA the ArsooIated prora.

By the Associated PRESS.
SAN FRANCISCO, March 10.-A Wash
ington special saya: There have been
some recent developments in California
appointment matters of considerable in
terest, respecting the selection OF a
marshal ior the southern district Of
California. It Ia understood that United
States District Attorney Denis has made
H0In0 very emphatic protests aghInnt bnc
appointment Of ex-sherif Covarrubias.
He is in favor OF Harry w. Patton, who
is the candidate pitted against Covarru-
bias. 1t is learned from inside sources
that there is q likelihood, in visw oi
the heated contest between these candi-
dates, that some other man may be
chosen for the marshalship. 1t is inti-
mated Sheriff Kay of Tulare county
may be decided on.
The herald., 1894-03-11
pnr1CrrNox IN REvENUns.

It VIII BE Much Less Than Carlisle
Had Estimated.
WASHINGTON, March 1O.-There are
good reasons for belief that the de-
flciency in the revenues Of the govern
ment the present fiscal year will fall
considerably below Mr.. CarliHle's eatim-
ates. In statement before the house
judiciary committee January 25th, the
secretary expressed the opinion that the
deficit for the year would be $4,000, 600
or $40. 900, 900, but 1t Is now the opinion
of experts who base their estimates upon
the best data obtainable, that the de-
fciency will be found not to exceed $7O,-
000, 600.
The herald., 1894-03-11
Ramona. March Z. 1891. 81 -N-'NNDN1'
Two Ugly Hen.

The Due de Roquelaure was a man
of great ugliness and much humor. One
day he met in the street a most unlove-
ly looking Auvergnat, who had some
petition or memorial to present at Yer
sailles. He Immediately introduced
him to Louis XIV, renarking that he
was under a special obligation to him.
The king granted tho favor asked for
and then inquired Of the due what
might be the nature of the obligation.
but for him, your majesty, should
be the ugliest man in your dominionsl"
l am reminded OF Heidegger, the
manager of the opera house in the
Haymarket when George Ii was king.
One day he laid wager with the Earl
of Chesterfield that he would not find
in all London an uglier face tt&n his.
After a long search the earl produced
a woman of ST. Giles who at FIRST
seemed tooutvie the lnnnager, but when
the latter put on the woman's headgear
his superior ugliness was at once ad-
United. ALI the Year Round.
The herald., 1894-03-11
HOUSE PRocEMp1Nas.
The Diotriot OF Columbia Bill Finally
Tbsa,&aua<s eHf

The Diotriot OF Columbia Bill Finally
Disposed or.
WASHINGTON, March 1O.-The house
today completed consideration OF the
District of Columbia appropriation bill
and it was passed. alter defeating the
final effort Of Mr.. d. Armond to reduce
the share Of the expenses Of the district
TO be borne by the general government.
The debate was devoid OF general in
terast.
After an unsuccessful effort by Mr..
Eayers, chairman Of the appropriations
committee, to reach an agreement as to
kse Limit Of tbs general debate oR the
The herald., 1894-03-11
TOO REALISTIC.

Fourteen Persons Injured by the Upset.
ting of the 40 Coach.
SAN FRANCISCO, March 10.-Fourtaen
persons were injured tonight by the over
turning of stage coach at the midwinter
fair '49 camp. The coach was loaded
with performers. After making a cir
cult OF the fair grounds, it returned to
the camp. The driver attempted to
make a short turn and the coach, in
which were IL people, toppled over. Nine
women and five men were badly fright.
ened and bruised. Only one, T. J.
Weston, was seriously injured. He was
hurt internally.
The herald., 1894-03-11
GOLD BLooDED MURDER.

Ramon DUMAS Slayer Held for Trial al
Riverside.
RIVERSIDE, March l0.-Andrew Mo.
rales, the man who shot and killed Ra-
mon Ozuna, near Elsinore, last Saturday,
had his examination today. The evi.
dence went to show that the killing was
a cold-blooded affair, and Morales was
bound over for trial in the superior
court, with bonds fixed at $4,000. The
prisoner, although in tight place. has
taken the matter coolly and was moi
perturbed when held for trial, which
may lead to hanging.
The herald., 1894-03-11
An appointed street superintendent.

An Appointed street Superintendent.
EDITORS HERALD: Mr.. M. 7. Collins
made some recommendations to the city
council last Monday in reference to
changes in the city charter, one of which
waa to allow the mayor and council to
appoint the street superintendent.
It would be almost miracle TO elect
q superintendent that would be equally
interested in all the atreets OF this large
city, but the councilmen being elected
from the different localities, are more
interested and more competent to
Judge of the needs of the streets
in their respective wards than
the street superintendent. and aa
1t is the duty of the council to
institute proceedings for all street i'm.
pvovements, they ought to have full
control of the same until all work ia
completed. Hence they should have
the right to appoint their own street
superintendent, as well as inspect.
ors of all work done by their
esdarvuo Theou1frar" kf8A 8mffGntf5
qualified to draft amendments to the
charter in the interest OF the city j;
especially is this so OF Messrs. Rhodes
and Nickel. who have had large ex-
perience and long service in the business
of the city. j. W. PoTTs.
The herald., 1894-03-11
School and Poll Tax.

EDITORS HERALD: Please publish in
your very valuable paper (the DAILY
HERALD) the law in regard to city and
county poll tax for this city and
county and amount to be paid /,
and whether the assessor has power
to collect school and road poll from a
person not owning any real or personal
property, but who may be working for
small wages. Can he collect from the
employer lawfully? had to pay 81 in
the county. And oblige a subscriber
and many readers.
M. r. FERNANDEZ.
Ramona, March z. 1894.
Los ANGELES. March 8. 1894.
EDITORS HERALD In reply to your in
.qury relative to the collection of poll
tax, will say section IL, article 13. con-
stitution of the state provides for collec-
tion of state poll tax for school pur-
poses.
Section 1862. Political code as amend
ed provides for the levy OF road poll
tax.
Sections 1899, SS49 and 1850, Political
code will give you the information asked
BY your correspondent.
Respectfully, F. EDWARD GRAY,
County Assessor.
The herald., 1894-03-11
r,mb.r Cuts,nr suspended,

WASHINGTON, March 10.-The commits
sioner OF the general land Office has d.
rected that all action on appliCations for
permits to cut timber on public lands In
Alaska be temporarily suspended.
The herald., 1894-03-11
stranen.

II seems that some 1870, 600 persons
commit suicide yearly. When one
realizes how large is the number Of per-
sons who are tired Of life, it seems
doubly strange that SO few of ones own
enemies should be among them. Mill
waukee Journal
DIR. D. 8. Dlffenbacher, Dentist.
No, 1191< s. Spring street: rooms and5.
The herald., 1894-03-11
Bee
SHOE HOUSE
.MIDWINTER SALE
We viii Close Out All Our
WINTER SHOES

Before stop. question profit empty
shelves what to put spring stock into.
Mems heavy working shoes, solid, regular price $780,
duced to- 81 GO
duced so
Mems American cordovan shoes, congress- $3
reduced to 90
Buckle plow shoes reduced to
Lilly Bracketts Selz, Schwabs, r p. Smiths and Smith
& Stoughton's mems fine shoes newest shapes, So,
$3.50 and SIS shoes, reduced to
Burt & Packard's world-renowned mems shoes, hand
sewed, KoRRECT SHAPE, reduced to 50
Smith & Stoughtons handsewed cordovan and kanga
roo shoes, in the foot-form lasts, reduced to so
Ladies' dongola kid extension soe welt button Shoes
reduced to
Ladies' kid hand welt shoes, newest shapes
patent tips $780, reduced 50
All finest hand welt SIS button shoes reduced to
Chiidren's spring heel, goat or tipped to g. rs
All chIdren's and misses shoes fully
The herald., 1894-03-11

Hundry civil appropriations bill. consid-
Grafton of which will begin Monday,
the house adjourned.
The herald., 1894-03-11
LETTER BAG.

[The HERALD under this heading prints COM
munications, but does not assume responsi-
bility for the sentiments expressed.l
The herald., 1894-03-11

VIM. T. brown,
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The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1894-10-25
From Belmont.

Belmont, Miss, Oct Oh Sweet
simmer has gone away and busy
autumn is here instead. The farmers
of this section are very busy picking
cotton and garnering away their corn.
There is plenty of corn made to do
the people and everybody would be
happy if they could only get better
price for their cotton. Five-cepts for
cotton is below the cost Of production,
The young men OF this community
/ have organized a debating club at
Mineral Springs. They have debated
some very interesting and important
questions, among which was woman
suffrage and are having quite lively
time. 1t seems that this is good fall
for weddings. Three have taken place
during one week near here. The
writer had the pleasure OF being pres
ent at two of them, the last of which
was my friend, Mr.. l.. Epps, who took
tor his bride Miss Mamie Sartin, q
very highly esteemed yonng lady OF
this settlement L. =. Shook, Esq,
officiated, and everything went off
nicely, and oh! those delicious cakes,
l cannot soon forget. A. w. Kearly
spoke at Providence on the night of
| the Sth inst. in behalf of tho people $
party and DIR. II. Tynes replied in be-
half of the democratic party. 1t was
the Dr's. first attempt, but he sue
ceeded nevertheless. Success to the
| VIDETTE. BACKWoODs BILL.