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The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1894-02-14
EUROPEAN SovEREIGNs.

Many Past Seventy, Yet Still Ruling With
the Power of Youth.
The Almanach de Gotha for 1894 has
buried in its numerous finely printed
pages some interesting facts as to the
ages of European sovereigns. The old
est of all is the pope, who is in his
eighty-fourth year. Next comes the
Grand Duke of little Luxembourg, who is
rs. The king of Denmark and the
Grand Duke of Saxe-Weimar are 75;
Queen Victoria and the Grand Duke of
Mecklenburg- Strelitz, IA. There are six
other sovereigns who are older than 20;
II who are between so and 70, and five
who are between so and go. Eleven are
between 40 and so, two between 80 and
40, and two more between 20 and 80.
The youngest three sovereigns are King
Alexander of Servia, II; Queen Wilhel-
nina of the Netherlands, IS, and Alfonso
XIII of Spain, II.
Queen Victoria has had the longest
reign-563 years. Emperor Franz Josef
has reigned 45 years; the Grand Duke of
Baden, al years; the Grand Dukes of Old
enburg, of Saxe-W Eisenach and
of Saxe-Altenburg 40 years each. Four
teen of the sovereigns Of Europe have
reigned fewer than 10 years. During
1898 three new sovereigns assembled the
throne. They are Prince George Of
Schaumburg-Lippe, Prince Frederick of
Waldeck and Duke Alfred of Coburg,
better known as the Duke Of Edinburgh.
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it's sire. This Polkan WAS mated with
a muscular Dutch mare (Which breed
at that time was celebrated for itH trot-
ting oualities) and the product was
Barss /, horse with powerful muscles
and an elegant trotter, from which the
whole breed originated.
Having attained this result the count
proceeded to improve the breed by
making the shape OF the horse nobler,
leaner, and with more rounded parts,
by an admixture of English or Arabian
blood. In this way he produced Dobry,
Lubezny and Lebed, from which three
have sprung nearly all the so-called Or
loft trotters.
After having thus established the form
of the horse most suitable for the needle
and conditions of European life, since it
had to draw the large and heavy car
riages which were in vogue at that time
and considered a necessary adjunct of
civilized comforts-the count knew that
thsee fine forms must be fixed and inn
proved, or they will degenerate If left to
chance, and for this purpose he kept up
systematical trotting exercises OF differ
emit distances, carefully noting the
speeds by q stop watch and insisting on
strictly regular motion.
This is how the old-timers of Moscow,
Professor Strachoff and Jicharetf, who
were eye witnesses, described the way
Count Orloff exercised his horses:
SIN front of his mansion in Moscow
be had built race course 1400 feet long,
Ia little over one-fourth mile) the ends
of which were marked by four jaw bones
OF whales. Old-timers assert that the
counts horses made this distace in less
than 80 seconds, and they remembe:
how q servant stood on the course with
large time piece of the size of soup
plate, over the dial of which ran big
second hand, and how he reported the
time made to the count after the race thie
time seldom exceeded 30 seconds. Com
ing to the end OF the course the count
slowed up and made the eemi.circu-
lar turn of about 400 feet ut q good
walking pace reaching the straight por-
ton again, he pulled on the reins and
again his horss trotted for one.qusrter
mile, making the turn at the other end
slowly. When he speeded one horse
four times over the course, the count
released it and took his seat in another
sleigh or drosky. racing the fresh horse
also four times over the track"
These exercises of speed at short dis
tancee were very important factor Ill
the production of the trotting breed, as
lot only the stallions, but also the
mares, to which he paid good deal OF
attention, were trained in this way; for
instance, the two mares Aria and Anna
zonka. were we'll know by the friends of
the count around Moscow, and he also
rode them about Dresden Germany in
1706-1S01.
Il is interesting to note that this sys-
tenn of exercising horses adopted by
Count Orloff 120 years ago 10 almost
identical with the system of Charles
Marvin, the celebrated trainer of Pslo
Alto stud. Mr.. Marvin says in his book.
Training the Trotting Horse, ed. 1893,
page 224:
Il am not prepared to say that the
length of the brush should ever be in
creased to over quarter OF a MILE"
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THAT ORLOFF STALLION.
THE NOTED HORSE KRAKUS NOW
AT NATIONAL CITY.
His Lineage and Career = Count Or
lofts Method of Developing His
Trotters-Tho Fastest Eu-
ropean Record.

National City Record: There having
been OF late great deal of discussion in
the newspapers and by horsemen gem
orally in regard to the breeding and
standing of the horse Krakus, now at
the Sweetwater track in this city Tor
training purposes, the Record inter
viewed Mr.. Peter Duryes, who has him
in charge, and obtained the following
information as to the claims of Krakus
to royal lineage and honors in his own
right sufficient to fully establish his
identity as a peer in the line OF horse
flesh.
Mr.. Duryea said: "This horse was
left with me by Captain Ismailoff, d.
rector OF the stud of the Grand Duke
Dimitry of Russia, the intention being
to zee if he could not beat all records
made by American trotting horses.
They (the Russian government) were
offered $4,000 for him at Chicago,
where he was a portion OF the Russian
exhibit at the Columbian exposition,
but the government would not take it.
W, E. d. Stokes, a millionaire of New
York city, offered an equal sum for him
before / left the east but the offer was
declined"
"They don't want to spare any ex.
pense to beat the record" continued
Mr.. Duryea, "and he now has the fastest
record made in all parts o. Europe, his
record to drosky Ia Russian vehicle
weighing from 175 to 200 pounde) being
for one mile 2:20, for two miles 4 :43. A
quarter was made in 80 seconds, the
third time on the track after q two
monthe' sickness. He was driven attthe
time by d. Scott Quinton. II he remains
in this country he will be trotted in
the grand circuit by o. A. Hikok of
San Francisco, under my Instructions.
Krakus is pure bred Orloff stallion,
with pedigree running back 250 years.
He is a handsome bay in color, ia is
hands % inches in height, and was
ioaled in 1885. His registry may be
found in the Russian stud book. volume
vi. pages 344 81. The sire OF Krakus is
Besianka-Artin, who reaches in the
ascending line Dobrynia. of the stud of
S. 7. Serpigoreff The dam is Tshina
by Krivodushkin. Krakus was bred at
the stud of T. A. Shermetreff, in the
province OF Orel, Russia, and his breed
ing reaches in the ascending line the
pure blood Arabian stallion Smetanka,
imported by Count Orloff in 1775.
And now word as to the origin of tie
famous line of Orlof trotters. Count
Alexis Orloff-T chestmensky was noble
man of Russia who took great delight
in improving the breeds OF domestic
animals, especially horses and dogs.
While recognizing the ideal Arabian as
the moat complete and perfect type OF
horse, the count wanted to adapt it to
the requirements OF European life by
increasing the volume OF lite body,
strengthening it's muscles and covering
it with heavier coat against the rigors
OF the climate, at the same time trying
10 retain its general beauty, nobleness,
force and energy.
For this purpose he at first mated the
original pure blooded Arsbian stallion
Smetanka Imported in 1775) with a large
boned Danish mare, thus producing the
horee Polkan I. Of q larger frame than
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KENNEDY SAW A COMET.
Manifestation Fulfilled the Prophecy of a
Sick Woman.

Manifestation Fulfilled the Prophecy of a
Sick Woman.
William FL. Kennedy, residing at 1855
Westford street, this city, says he saw a
comet last Sunday night.
Walking on Middlesex street near
Branch, his attention was attracted to a
luminous object in the sky to the. north
ward. The sky was clear, and the moon
was shining in the southeast. When he
first saw the comet, as he supposes, it
appeared to be the size of afull moon, as
bright as an electric light and surround
ed by halo.
The object moved slowly across the
sky to the south, diminishing in bright
ness, until, attaining reddish hue and
the size of an orange, it disappeared. He
thinks he kept the object in sight half an
hour, and called the attention of a friend
to it, who also witnessed its disappear
ance.
Mr.. Kennedy considers the manifesto
ton more remarkable as apparently full
filing the prophecy of sick woman. by
whose bedside he was watching the pre-
vious night. About o'clock a. m. the
patient, with closed eyes, drew diagram
of comet which she predicted would
soon appear in the north. -
Mr.. Kennedy said he was thinking of
this prediction when, looking up into the
sky, he saw it apparently fulfilled.
An aerolite is reported to have fallen in
New Bedford that night, striking within
10 feet of woman. 1t may have been
Mr.. Kennedy's comet. Lowell Special
in Boston Herald. ......,-s.- -. 49,
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Mr.. and Mrs. J. Stuttgart left for San
Dis go this morning.
Rev. A. W. Nesbit was in town this
morning.
~. Henry returned to Los Angeles
this morning.
Allen p. Nichols went to San Ber-
nardino this morning on business.
Miss Della Pyles goes to Los Angeles
tomorrow, where she will remain lew
days.
John O'Donnell and his grandson,
Henry Crawford, leave tomorrow for the
midwinter fair.
DR.. Briebach. who resides in st. Louis,
has an orange ranch in the Mountain
View tract to the east and north OF
Pomona, which is under the care and
supervision of his brother who, at the
request of the doctor, cent six boxes OF
average oranges as samples, upon the
receipt of which sale in st. Louis was
made by him of two carloads at $3.50
per box. netting here $l.85. Since the
arrival and disposal of these two cars the
doctor has telegraphed for another car
load. We understand that the price be-
ing offered here delivered is only about
rs cents per box. Why is this thus?
Mr.. J. Fulton of Upper California 10
at present on visit to his son, Rev. j.
W. Fulton, in the northern suburbs oil
our city. MIR. Fulton was for some years
a resident of Pomona himself and has
many friends and acquaintance in our
midet.
Jeff Fuqua was up town today on
business.
Mr.. Clyde Brasher ran in this morn
ing.
There will be dance in the old Kess-
Ter hall tomorrow evening which prom
ises to be an enjoyable affair.
Mr.. f. K. Adams had q runaway this
morningbut NO damage done. fortunately,
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POMONA.
Many Entertainme nts--LocaI News Mat

Many Entertainmen ts--LocaI News Mat
tors.
POMONA, Feb. 13.-The seating capac-
ity OF Holmes hall, Claremont, was
fully taken up last night by the hun
dreds that attended the Percy K Bowles
and Mandoliniers' recital and concert
a great many going from Pomona.
The Grover Dramatic company was
greeted by very fair house last night.
and will give Our Boarding House,
this evening to even q larger audience
than took in "Cad, the Toni boy"
Mr.. B. +. Giddings OF Los Angeles,
publisher OF The Guide Board to South
ern California, q monthly publication,
is in town to-day.
Three of the most determined and
energetic workers of the ladies of the
Universalist Society are Mesdames E.
q. kmbel, E. B. Hall and f. II. Paine,
VINO, whenever an undertaking similar
20 their late Boston dinner and the
present oyster supper tomorrow night,
and Valentine entertainment, put not
only their heads but their hands and
feet to work.
Rev. @. F. Loop was called to River
aide the other day to officiate at the
aineral of son of his old-time friend,
pr. MCGEE.
Ihsfe will be dance at the opera
souse this evening, at the close OF the
piay by the Leonard Grover company.
Inc Mullen cottage, corner OF Main
nnd Fourth streets, has been repainted
and otherwise improved in appearance.
A renovation is also being made by Mr..
). Weber on North Main, just above the
railway tracks.
Mira. Wrigbt's dancing school now
meets in the old Keseler hall.
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THE GooDHoPE MINE.

Consid cradle Progress Being Made in
lite Development.
Special to the HERALD.
PERKS, Feb. 13.-The Goodhope gold
mine which recently passed into the
hands of Georgetown, Colorado, capi-
tslists. has excavated for the founda-
ton of 2O-stsmp mill which it is ex-
pected to have running in four months.
Bids are being received for sinking the
main shaft 200 feet deeper, and the
stump is being cleaned out preparatory
to the commencement of this work. 1t
is now 400 feet in depth. On account OF
this improvement there is much activ.
ity in mining and prospecting in this
vicinity, and the promising section of
country between here and Julian is
becoming Mecca for prospectors.
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SULLIVAN MEETS KlLRAlN.
The Two Ex-Champions Bury the Hal
chet and Talk Over Ord Tlmes.

The Two Ex-Champions Bury the Hat
chet and Talk Ovor Ord Elmes.
John L Sullivan and Jake Kilrain met
face to face on Saturday in Baltimore
for the first time since their remarkable
meeting in the ring at Richburg, Mise.
says a Philadelphia paper. They not
only met. but discussed the fight in
which Kilrain. at last beaten down by
his burly antagonists blows. fell ex-
hausted on the ground defeated man.
The meeting took place in Kilrain's
saloon at Eutaw and Pratt street. Be-
fore they parted the enemies of yore
shook hands and vowed friendship.
The meeting in many respects WAS one
OF the most remarkable occurrences in
pu2ilistic circles for long time. Sulli
van has been playing theatrical engag-
ment in the city for this past week. and
Friday night Kilrain, curious to see his
old rival in the role of an actor, strolled
into the theater and took seat in one
of the lower boxes. Sullivan was not
aware of Jake's presence in the house
until the show was half over. Sullivan
was pleased with Kilrain's visit to the
theater and Saturday jumped into car
rage with two newspaper men and his
theatrical manager and drove to Kill
rains place. Kilrain was out when
John appeared on the scene, but was
sent for. He was dumbfounded when
he entered and found John l.. before
the bar. There was moments silence
and then the big Boston man went up
to jake with outstretched arm, and the
two men clssped hands as the warmest
friends might have done. "How de do,
Jake2' ''Howde, John2"
After the exchange of greetings the
Sullivan party was shown into q private
room, and for over an hour John and
Jake discussed their fight at Richburg
and the present outlook. Toward the
last John became very confidential and
talked as perhaps be never talked to any
one else. He seemed bent on bringing
up tho scenes of the great fight in which
be and and Kilrain had participated at
Richburg bat Jake STAYED him off with
That's sill over now. John; we'll let by
cones be bygones. You whipped ne,
and it's all right now, wasn't feeling
just right when went in the ring, but
we'll let that pass.'' Sullivan respond
ed to this with a slap on the back and,
rising to his feet to make what he said
more impressive, brought his big fist
down on the table and said:
"pll say this much for you, Jake,
and I've never said il before: When
met Corbett in the riug felt more con-
fdent of being able to win the big purse
than l did alter had stayed with you
a couple of rounds. They can cay all
they please about my having been able
to knock you out in 20 rounds, but it's
not go. When ! met Mitchell in France
l was far from being in my usual form,
and he ran away from me. Every body
knows that. Everything was to his sd-
vantage, and he made the best OF the
opportunity"
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property in Fullerton. aud the Amerage
Bros. came in as third party, claiming
the property. Indemnifying bonds
were given and Lacy went ahead and
sold the goods. The bonds will cover
all the cost of the goods, so that Sheriff
Lacy will not lose anything.
David Wey of Los Angeles was in our
city today.
J. S. Pitmsn of Los Angeles has
fallen from grace. He has quit the real
estate business and gone to preaching.
He is well known here in Santa Ana.
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A Modern Millinery etors.
Holman 4 Co. 2l0 3. Spring sc.
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The members Of the Women's Society
of Political Study are giving their atten-
ton this winter to the republics of the
world. One is taken at each meeting,
and an exhaustive resume of its history
is read and carefully discussed. The
condensed news of the day is given each
week by two members appointed for the
purpose-a time saving plan for busy
women. Philadelphia Ledger.
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DECORATIONS For Women.

Nine. Kaechlin- Schwartz, president of
the Union of French Women" has been
made chevaliere of the Legion of Honor.
Among other women who have received
the same distinction are Rosa Bonheur;
Nine. Dienlafoy, the explorer, who has
been authorized to dress as man on all
occasions; Nine. Furtado-H eine and
Mime. Marie Laurent, founder of the
Orphanage For Artists Children. Eek
change.
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New ORLEANS, Feb. IS. Six furlongs
Captain Spencer won. Sub Rosa sec
ond, Dunlap third; time, 10
Half a mile--Quisado won, Peterkin
second, Mussah third; time, O:5054
Mile and qusrter-Florence /. won,
Lyndhurst second, Tippecanoe third T;
time, 2:1134.
Three quarters of mile-Imp. Madge
Dore won, Lombard second, G. B. Cox
third; time, :l51s.
Three-quarters Of mile-Ruby Payne
won. Belle P. second, Tramp third ;
time, l:l5s4.
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SAN Francisco, Feb. 10 Three fur
longs-Kitty Scott won, Venus second,
Gassen third; time, 0:39.
Five and one-hslf furlongs-Brown-
wood won, DR. Ross second. Georgetown
third; time, :l319.
Six furloDgs-Irix won, Psulus sec
ond. Bordeaux third; time, l 10.
Seven iurlongs- Royal Flush won,
Francesca second, Piccolo third; time,
:34s4.
Five furlougs-Floodmore won, San
Luis Rev second, Major Ban third
time, / :07.
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NOTES..

Twins is the cheerful news that comes
from the home of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. E.
Derracott.
Don't forget the road meeting at the
board OF trade rooms tomorrow after
noon.
A regular meeting OF the Pasadena
Building and Loan association directors
was held this afternoon.
@. J. Peterson died on Sunday morn
ing, aged % years. Deceased came from
Sweden about eight years ago, victim
of the disease which finally ended his
life. During the last six months he has
been ministered to by those willing to
assist him, stranger and sick. Friends
and members of the Young Mems
Christian association have cared for
him. The funeral services will take
place on Wednesday morning at 8 O'Clock
from Reynolds & Van Nuys' undertake
ing rooms.
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PASADENA.
The Council and the Unemployed.
Notes.

The Council and the Unemployed.
Notes.
PASADENA, Feb. 13.-As will be noted
by Mondays council proceedings,the va
rious labor organizations OF this city
have joined in petitioning the city coun-
Gil to have public work in the future
done by day work and not by contract.
The point made by the unions that out
side contractors come in under the pres
ent system and underbid home men, at
the same time bringing their own work.
ing men and keeping them in gangs in
tents. This is evidently unjust when
we have men Of families who make this
city their home, out of work. So long
as there was an abundance OF work there
wac no objection to the outside bidders,
but when it comes to men being idle,
the resident with family to support
should be given the first opportunity.
The legal aspect of the case. however, is
likely to prevent difficulties which it
will be hard for the council to surmount
if they decide to accept the proposition
made by the labor organizations. 1t is
to be hoped, however, that some way
may be fourd to relieve the situation
and give the work to our own people.
REAL ESTATE MOVEMENT.
The following summary of real estate
transactions ia reported by the Star for
the two weeks ending February 10th:
william Young to Bertha L Plant, lot
16, d Confers' sub..-... .......:.....$ 100
Albert Wallace and Alice Wallace.
Frank Wallace and Florence Wal
lace to Grace Coffin, lois l, and 3,
Wallace Bros Hull-street sub 80. 2,84O
Simon Rossnberger. exr o est of Helen
lot eS 3, sfillen Stations 1T sub 1850
Henry sheldon, Mar on Sheldon and
Martha Shattuck to Nathan Mears
W so Feet OF lot and K % feet of lot
John 81, J Jewet t and Louisa Jewett to Wv
Nathan NJ ars, lot 8, Howard place.. 300
Wesley Byerly and Mahala Byerly to
Sarah Guy ard Ursula Shaver, lot
3, Pante; & Tebbetts' sub............ 1872
M Gabriel and Ella Gabriel to AFRO
T Crossley, lot 16 and 8 feet of lot
Is. Miller, Carter & Frosts sub ... 5000
D T Dunning and Mary Dunniog to
Harry Allen, lots IL and 1S. WV
Doolittles sab OF lot IL, blk L, San
c Brooks to Il NJ GABRIEL and Nor
man Bridge. lot 8, Mosher trt -....... 700
Charles Willett and Hattie Willett
to James Crossman, lot 4, A Tut
ties sub offs 4 of lot A, blk D, San ooo
Lucy Ann Psirce and william PIERCE to
William Korgan, lot beg 235 TT w and
40 IT S OF NE cor OF of lot 3. blk H,
Ban Pasqual trt, tn w so it tn W "a
Theresa Vail to Il siimons, lot s5, w
Gardner q Farris' sub. ................ 100
Robert Dickson and Jessie Dickson to
Harriet Patton, lot IL, Smith James
& A Saifords sub ................. 165
Milton Painter and Mary f Painter
to John Knorr, lot 80, L H Kitchener
sub of 3S SO &C of blk o, Painter &
Seymour Locke, exr of est of Rachel
Locke, decd. to Mrs Mile Watts,
So &C in Locke Haven trt. .......... 5000
Frederick J Woodbury. and Martha
Woodbury. 10 Byron Brockway, lot
IL skillen d STATIONS sub ...... -. 1900
Charles Cristy and Joan G Cristy to
Lavinia Cosas, rs # of lot 10, Fl
M0lno trt.......--..... I,5oO
Total. ,........................ SIS, 1927
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-01-23
Personal.

Miss Name Mcconnell, Of Factoryville,
who spent Sunday rs the guest Of her cou-
sin, Miss Clara Titus, has returned home.
George A. Lindsay. formerly a resident
of Lathrope but now of Lacrosse Wiscon-
sin, is the guest Of his sister. Mrs. a. f.
Decker, Of the Moses Taylor hospital.
Twenty-Five years ago Mr.. Lindsay left
Lathrope for the war and since that time
has not been home. Mr.. Lindsay is now a
trusted engineer on the Chicago. st. Pau
and Minnesota railroad, and was very
much surprised to notice the growth of
this city since he was here last.
Great anxiety is felt throughout the val
ley owing to the critical condition OF
Frank Collins. g popular young man of
Carbondale who is pursuing course of
study at the State Normal school at
Stroudsburg. Mr.. Collins has been suffer.
ing for the past week with a severe attack
Of pneumonia and on Sunday DR.. r. H.
Gibbons, OF this city, was called to attend
him, but owing to exacting professional
engagements he was unable TO leave the
city until yesterday. DR.. Gibbons left on
the New York express at noon yesterday,
when he met the attending physicians 10
consultation, ana he saws that while the
young man is considered seriously i'll
there are hopes for his recovery.