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The herald., 1894-12-18

tion has been decided in favor OF the
city treasurer.
City vs.. j. A. Martinez and others
action was dismissed.
VIM. III. Workman vs.. CITY; action
was recently tried and judgment rem.
dered against the city.
james Adams vs.. Hunter; all OF the
defendants have been defsulted and
judgment will be taken at once.
Taylor vs.. City; the court decided
that the action coulc not be maintained
against the city.
Crystal Springs Land aud Water com.
pany va. City this case 10 not yet at
issus.
Grant vs. Watson, street supefinten-
dent; judgment for plaintiff.
W. L. Spilman VS.. Ci~y OF Los Ange-
les; judgment was entered in this case
in accordance with certain stipulations.
City w. Alice Dehail and others this
suit is not yet at issue hut will be in a
short time.
Mary Schleesingsr vs.. City. suit re-
Gently brought and not yet at issue.
Doneean vs. Watson decided In favor
OF the plaintiff.
City vs. Brodtbeck and others; all
defendants have been served. and the
case will he pushed to An early determi-
nation.
Hostetter vs. City and Others; the
case is similar TO one now pending in
tho supreme court in which judgment
was rendered against the plaintiff, and
will await the decision of that case.
j. NJ. Griffith vs.. CITY this suit has
just been brought against the city.
This list does not include the numer-
GUS cases brought to quiet title to lots in
the city, to which tho city had no claim m
and In which disclaimers were filed
under instructions from the council.
In addition to the foregoing this de-
partment has prosecuted in the police
court 1874 cases of violation OF the CITY
ordinances. distributed as follows
Number Of cases OF intoxioation, 1874
violation of other ordinances, AGO
amount OF fines imposed and collected,
s3658.50; days imprisonment imposed
and served. 1851.
The herald., 1894-12-18
a. Young Criminals

A 17-year-o!d boy named Harry Jack
son was given preliminary examina~
ton in the Justice court yesterday on 3
charge of burglary preferred by Jacob
Williams, who conducts fruit and
confectionery store at 54S South Broad
way. The boy admitted having en-
tered the store and taken 60 cents from
tue money drawer. He was held 10
answer to the superior court in $3.50
bail. The boy came here from r>sbl,,
Colo, where hs has father.
The herald., 1894-12-18

25G envelopes, 50c q ream writing paper 25c
214 W. second, Hollenbeck hotel.
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wan paper house OF the coast. s2s 8. Spring
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BROWN WANTS OFFICE.
HE WILL CONTEST j. e. SIMMONS
ELECTION.
A Fight Over the Bailona Township
CoastabIs's Office In Prospect.
War and RumOrs OF
War.

Attorney W. F. Haas will today file
preliminary papers in a contest for the
Office OF constable OF Ballona township
on behalf of Andrew l.. Brown, who
claims that he was regularly elected
constable for the district.
The circumstances of the CONTEXT are
peculiar, inasmuch as his opponent, j.
E. Simmons. has received his certificate
OF election in the full belief that he wss
elected. The face Of the returns shows
that Andrew L. Brown, Democrat. re-
ceived 3l7 votes, and that Andrew ID.
Brown, Populist candidate. received ZIG
votes. making total of 533 votes.
Reference to files in the county clerks
Office show that the middle letter IL"
in Mr.. Browns certificate of nomina-
tion could readily be taken for ID"
as it appears on the official ballot.
He will endeavor to prove his identity
as q regularly nominated candidate OF
the Democratic and People'B party con.
ventions, and as the sum total OF the
votes cast give him majority OF 43
over his Republican opponent, he in
tends to make fight for the office.
The herald., 1894-12-18
THE SUPERVISORS.

Yesterday was auditing day in the
board of supervisors and the county
fathers were up to their eyes in bust.
ness.
On motion of Supervisor Hanley cash
transfers were made from the general
road fund to the following road funds:
$3.50 to Downey. $400 to Florence, $400
TO Norwalk, $500 to Artesia,
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TOWNSHIP J UsTIcE's COURT

w. 8. Hough, q barber, was arrested
by Constable Rogers on a complaint
sworn to by Southern Pacific Railroad
Detective M. T. Bowler, who charges
him with entering the railroad depot at
Ell Monte with burglarious intent.
The herald., 1894-12-18
FLORAL DAY IN THE COUNCIL,
Bouquets and Poems for the
City Fathers.
Earnest Words Provoked by the
Mayors Veto.
Bupsrintendsnt OF Schools Search So
versIy scorod-Prcu lar Methods
of Some Sewer Contractors.
Routine Matters.

Yesterday was floral day with the
city council. Councilman Munaon's
deck was bedeoked with huge bouquet
OF pinks and maiden hair ferns en-
twined, the gilt OF Mrs. d. q. Peck !;
while on tho desk OF ths president
rested q beautiful floral piece, unique IN
its design, and though funoresl in its
aspect, In its import slightly humorous
and somewhat ridiculous.
On a center of immortelles was
wrought in red flowers the legend !:
"Figueroa Street at Rest" A border
OF ivy encircled the whole, and corner
pieces were wrought OF yellow immor-
telles. Below this floral tribute was ap.
pended copy OF beautiful poem, tied
with a bright red ribbon. This poem
ellis the story--all there is to toll. 1t
ellis it this way
OWED TO THE VALIANT coUNcILMEN.
Now list We, valiant c0unclinon,
Unto our tale oil wos-ah:
About ghost, grussome ghost.
That men call Figuero-a.
For many weary moons full oft
This ghost did stalk about;
And from our back yards on the hill
No man could drive it out.
1t made the sunshine black to be,
II made the darkness black;
The roses and the lilies dropped
Whercer IL made track.
We shivered and we shook full sore;
We eri ID aloud for fear.
Ye men OF might this ghost did slay
When you our cries did hear
Now list ye, merry gentlemen,
Unto our tale of glee,
For that the ghost ye low have layed
That haunted our countree.
We give ye thanks; VIC deem 1t just
That ye should praised be.
For ye have slain gruesome ghost
With might and bravery.
From the Ladies OF Loomis street.
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for Infants and Children.

"Castoria isso well adapted to children that
Irecommend it as superior to any prescription
known to me-" IL A. ARCHER, NJ. D.,
Ill So. Oxford ST., Brooklyn, \. Y.
The herald., 1894-12-18

For rheumatism have found nothing
equal to Cham berlain's Pain Balm. 1t
relieves the pain as soon as applied.
W. Young, West Liberty, W. Va. The
prompt relief it affords is alone worth
many times the coet, 30 cents. Its con-
tinued use will effect permanent cure.
For sale by OFF & Vaughn, corner Fourth
and Spring streets, and @. F. Heinze-
man, 222 North Main street, druggists.
The herald., 1894-12-18

Bnckinghams Dye for the Whiskers can be
applied when ut home, aud is uniformly sue
cessful in coloring q brown or black. Hence
its great popularity.
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.ne,,pbtfuI ENTERTAINMENT.

The pleasant home Of MIR. +. c. Fawcett
on Capitol HIN. was the scene OF a delight
full gathering Of friends few evenings ago.
Besides enjoying the generous hospitality Of
their host and hostess. the guests of the
evening were treated TO a program of ex-
ceptional merit, the numbers OF which were
as follows: Piano duet, Mrs. Ely and Miss
Schott; recital. The Garden Scene Mary
Stuart" Miss Baker; song, Miss Berthe
Schott; recital, 'Mammy's Baby Boy" Miss
Baker; musical selection, Misses Wilson:
recital. Money Mask" Miss Baker: piano
solo. Miss Schott; posing. Miss Baker In
addition 10 the musical numbers Of the pro-
gram. the rendering OF which was the SUBJ
feet of much enjoyment to all present the
efforts of Miss Mildred Hila Baker Of can
lister, ". Y, were received with enthusiastic
appreciation. Her remarkable ability is due
TO a combination rarely encountered I'm the
same individual-perfect naturalness AMI
ease OF manner and grace of movement
expression and voice.
After an evening which seemed all too
short. reluctant adieus were said and the
guests departed, in the hope that opportu-
nifty would soon be given them again to
meet SO full a measure of entertainment
from 30 delightful Q host and hostess.
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and wet grass. as though they enjoyed Il.
handkerchiefs and flags waved and shouts
resounded. AT fours left about from a half
one man went right about and thereby gave
the judges an opportunity TO use their
penciis me oohques and foot movements
OF this company i'm double time were ex
ceptionally fine and the din was terrific az
Capt Leonard saluted and marched his nov.
from sight.
AS Capt. Carter and company /. from the
Business School, came before the multItuda
OF Its friends and enemies the rain had
ceased, but the ground was muddy and de-
cidedly slippery. Again rife salute was
poor, and curved front was presen ted as
the company halted after forming line from
column of fours. but the halting in line
from oblique could not have been better
AT fours left about. followed Immediately
by halt, one man was slow and the obliQues
in double time were not executed as well as
those OF the preceding company. The only
other points that could be criticised were
the failure OF the guide OF the leading four
TO maintain proper distance TO the rear OF
the leading company guide in column %
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Lincoln Post's Campfire.

National Rifles Hall was crowded to the
doors last evening with veterans of the
war and their friends for an enjoyable
camp fire given by Lincoln Post, No 3, G.
A. r. Commander James NJ. Pipes presided.
The speeches were interspersed with patri-
otto songs by the GAR. Musical Union B.
F. Tracey, director; solos by Miss Lena G.
Shepherd and Mr.. c. NJ. l.. Skerry, and
comic songs by Mr. r. w. Wise
Interesting addresses that were full of
patriotism and sentiment appropriate to the
occasion were made by Representatives
Picker, Hepburn, Burrows and Henderson
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AT TER THE PRIZE
Different Companies of the High
School Cadets Compete.
THOSE who DRILLED YESTERDAY
Rain Did Not Oampen the Young
Mems Ardor.
SOME GOOD POINTS MADE

In the midst of pouring rain and enthusi-
astic applause the five companies composing
the second battalion of the regiment OF
Washington High School Cadets yesterday
afternoon successfully appeared on the drill
field at the National Base Ball Park and en-
deavored to surpass each other in an inter-
probation of a program of military tactics.
The outcome is known to no one but the
board of judges. and 1t will remain their
secret until the close Of the competition, this
afternoon. AS stated IN The Star, undoubt-
edly the most picturesque audience that
ever graced the ball grounds in Washington
was In attendance at 3 O'Clock. although
light rain was falling at that hour The
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rising from Lie down" two men saluted
and fixed their caps. Red flowers tied with
gray ribbons rewarded the boys as they left
the field.
Company G. under command OF Capt.
Steward, presented a business-like appear
ance from the moment OF its entrance. IL
was made up Of four sets OF tours and
drilled with an apparent and decided snap.
One man was a trifle slow at the first pre-
sent, but that was forgotten when the cap
tain marched his company toward the line
OF stacks in quick time in column OF fours,
formed line TO the right and halted in eN-
actly the proper position to resume arms.
Although to many minds company q Is
sure winner, failure TO post the lieutenants
at the right time and the omission Of open
chambers. which should have been eNecut-
ed, according TO the program, may have
something to do with the final result, how
ever
As the spectators dispersed the cheering
continued. the companies marching rom the
grounds. each confident that IL rs entitled
TO the prize. This afternoon, after tire Tour
companies Of the first battalion have exc
cuted the program. the decision OF the
judges will be announced and the prize pre-
scented in the manner already published. As
this is the big day" a much larger crowd
than yesterday wended its way TO the park.
and as an additional attraction the Mount
Pleasant Drum and Bugle Corps was on
hand
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WOmen'S Underwear Dept

Five lots picked up in New York the other
day. None OF them very large, consequently
will not be here long at these prices sterling
qualities marked very low
% dozen pairs Cambria Drawers. deep hem,
cluster Of tuoks yoke band, felled
Palr .....-......... .............-.. II,
IS dozen Muslin Short Skirts, deep hem,
cluster of fine tucks Each ........ 25
25 dozen Muslin Corset Covers. high or low
neck, felled seams, buttons and button-holes.
Each. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 10
20 dozen Muslin Gowns. Hubbard" style,
double yoke back. yoke of fine tucks front, We
neck neatly finished with cambria rufie. Each IS
Is dozen Good Quality Cambria Corset Covers,
We neck edged with double of Hamburg.
Each. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 80
I'D floor NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 10th st. bldg }
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Shoe Department.

The great variety of regular shoes 10 here.
They'll take care Of themselves. We want to
call attention to q bargain lot Of Women's OK
fords to be sold for Soc. to s1.OO less than the
regular prices. Tan and Black Oxfords grades
that recommend. and perfect in
every way. Sizes 2h to 8h. A to e lasts. narrow
and square toes. Made to sell for $500 and $3.50.
Pair ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 81. so
Center table, Shoe Dept I'd noor LIST annex
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Mr.. SpOHOrd's Lecture.

Mr.. A. r. Spofford. librarian OF Congress.
delivered lecture before the pupils Of the
Holy Cross Academy yesterday on THE
Art of Reading" The best literature. he
held. was that which was morally pure and
had stood the test Of time.
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knitted Underwear Dent.

Reports the arrival OF $50 dozen women's
Swiss Ribbed Cotton Vests and Pants that are ex
cellent value for the price, quality considered
They are in ecu and white. Vests have high neck
and long or short sleeves, low neck and short
sleeves or low neck and sleeves Pants knee and
ankle lengths. Per garment. Observation-Disclosures SOC
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-25
Infants Department.

trio Of articles for everyday use, priced
very low.
Another 25 dozen Cambria Long Slips made
full from neck down, neat rufle OF cambtic
around neck and sleeves. Each ............... rs
OIL Cloth Bibs, with tape ties at neck, well
made. Each. .O5
Stamped Linen Eating Bibs. various designs.
Each. Observation-Disclosures. .O5
Ask for Illustrated Catalogue Of "Arnold's'
Celebrated Reform Garments for Babies and
Children. We the Washington agents.
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front rank man cast his head down before
opening chamber at load, and the same
soldier a moment later. after firing lowered
his rifle before the command. 1t was rain
ing quite steadily at this point, and when
lie down was commanded and executed
without finch, the applause increased
greatly. The second lieutenant marred the
line of file closers by hardness in executing
the command ''file closers on the left flank /"
AS the company left the field a policeman
advanced with a large bunch of roses, but
Capt. Robinson proved himself a good SOL
der by declining to accept them at that
time but later sent his second lieutenant
to take charge of the Offering
''Hobble gobble. razzle dazzle. siss, boom
bah, Capitol High School, rah, rah, rah!"
rang out as company OF the Eastern High
School swung into sight around the left
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fours and the failure Of the second lieutens
ant TO salute at the final present A feat
ure of the drill OF this company was that
its file closers followed the example Of the
company proper at the command Lie
down." none of the other contestants doing
so. The boys claim that their method is the
correct one. and expect to be marked high
for pursuing IL. That company i is popular
was demonstrated by the furore that mark
ed its exit.
Company H. under command of Capt.
Wilson, had come all the distance from the
Western School, located in Georgetown. ana
Its members probably felt weary. for their
work was not as snappy as that of its ri
walls. But, nevertheless, IL seemed as though
the entire population of West Washington
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was present. judging from the hearty 70
ception extended the lads. AS the company
faced about, after stacking arms, one stack
fell and mournful ''ohs" were heard on all
sides. Rifle salute. as the case with the
other competitors. was not good. At right
turn the left Of the company swung around
without taking sufficient space, and there
fore caused a jam, one private finding 10
necessary to steady the rife with his left
hand. Capt Wilson shortly after repeated
the command when the company was too
close to the grand stand. and a result
his men and the boards collided. The COM
mand 'Fours right was then given and
executed TO relieve the trouble. but during
the melee the captain forgot to command
Forward" after the turn. but the judges
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right for the men to properly break the
stacks, and, in consequence. considerable
pushing and a decided ragged appearance
ensued. Rifle salute might have been bet
ter, and the third man from the left of the
company in the rear dropped his piece at
take" The rain had increased consider
ably, and the spectators were shivering, but
when the boys went fat down on the mud
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-25
Our Children's Underwear
Department

Has been enlarged recer tiy, and several important
additions have been made. Among them is a line
OF First Short Skirts, in nansook. cambria India
linon and flannel. This will probably be interesting
to Tothers putting the baby in short clothes
First Short Skirts OF Nainsook. made on waist
rufIie of Hamburg, cluster of fine tucks above
A~"-NH 1890 .SlOO
FIRST Snort skirts OF Nainsook. deep hem. cluster
of fine tucks fancy stitching. Each. 75c
First Short Skirts OF Nainsook deep hem cluster
Of fine tucks. Each Zoe
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At &c. Each:
Magazines for june.

'HARPER'S' contains writings BY Brander
Matthews, VIM. Dean Howells, Geo. Du Maurier
Constance Fenimore woson, Charles Dudley War
ner. Richard Harding Davis and Others
'LlPIINCOTTS'' contains the Wonder Witch -
complete story, by NJ G. McClelland the last in
stallment OF The Trespasser," by Gilbert Parker
and other stories.
SHORT STORIES contains a complete story by
Laura f. Richards, author Of Capt. January -
Melody etc.
POPULAR SCIENCE MONTHLY contains ar
ticles by such well-known writer's as Andrew ID.
White, Dr. X. n. Keely, l.. F. Wood, Austin Flint
A. X. Wallace and others. One OF the brightest
numbers yet published.
We receive all the magazines and illustrate ed
papers as soon as published When leaving the city
for the summer leave your address with u.s. and
We will have them mailed to you.
basement. .11th st. building
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200 Dozen pairs Chdren's Fast Black Cotton
Hose, double knees, heels and toes. Sizes
to 10 inches. Pair. Observation-Disclosures. 81
Qst floor. I'd annex.
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Hosiery Department.

Cotton Diaper, piece of 10 yards. ......... Doc
ed floor. Bet. 10th and 18th st. building
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field bleachers. Capt. Leonard commanded
warriors proved that they knew a thing or
two about tactics. After saluting, the cap
tain raised his sword before the chairman
of the judges returned the courtesy. At
right-hand salute private in the front
rank was little hasty. Fall out and fall
in were particularly well executed. Capt
Leonard halted the company too far to the
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AT Zoe. EACH; 8 FOR SOC. WERE 35c.
ATS Outing and Quaker Flannel Waists, laced.
'front.' three plaits in back, two in 'front.' strongly
sewed, perfect fitting
I'D floor
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BisuitC
Ion
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AT yI.5U EACH:
Wool Habit Cloth Refers, brown. cardinal and
navy large sailor collar, slashed back brass but
tons. Sizes to IL.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-10-13
General Harrison on the stump.

EVANSVILLE, Ind, Oct 13.--General
Harrison spoke to 4, 600 people in Evans.
willie. 1t was the concluding address in
a SERIES of IA, beginning at Clayton and
running down the state through Plain
field, Brazil, Greencastle, Sullivan, Terre
Hauto, Vinoennes and Princeton.
General Harrison spoke for half an hour,
during which he was given close alton
ton. His argument was devoted princi-
pally to the Republican theory of protoc-
ton as compared with tho Wilson meas
ure. He hastily reviewed the 30 years Of
Republican rule, comparing it with Dem
ocratic rule He said the country realized
the fatal results Of tho change and as a
matter of business would vote to return
to Republican rule, which meant general
prosperity. After expressing regret for
his Inability to make lengthy speech he
concluded by saying THE issues now be-
foro us involve the happiness and prosper
ity Of the country, and / don't want to
SEQ the American 1aboring man reduced
to the level Of the European laborer, as
they will be II Democratic legislation is
permitted to continue
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SARATOGA, Oct 13-The Twenty sec
ond congressional district Republican
convention reached It's one thousand ono
hundred and thirty fifth ballot and failed
TO make a nomination. AS the hour for
filing nominations with the secretary Of
state at Albany expired at midnight, the
convention has reached the legal limit
The last vote Of the.convention stood: al
y. Parker of Potsdam, rs; General W.
b. French Of Saratoga, Is.
AT 1920 o'clock this morning the CON
vention by tic vote refused to excuse
the st. Lawrence delegation, which then
withdrew. Immediately on the departure
Of the St. Lawrence delegation the other
delegations nominated General w. b.
French OF Saratoga for congress.
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SUICIDE IN A CAB.
Young Petsohe Shot Himself While Riding
Down Fifth Avenue.

Young Petsche Shot Himself While Riding
Down Tinh Avenue.
New YoRK, Oct. 13.-In cab on Fifth
avenue, just In front Of the Hotel Bruins
wick, Julius petsohe, a good looking
young man, who until recently had been
salesman for the Automnton Piano
company of 1899 Broadway shot himself
In the right temple ana died before he
could DO driven by the cabman TO the
New York hospital. The motive which
led to his act is not yet clear
Petsohe, who lived with his family at
2S4 Riverside avenue, Yonkers, left home
Wednesday morning and was not seen
there again. It is not known where he
spent that night. Yesterday afternoon,
standing In front Of the Plaza hotel he
hailed Cabman Thomas Mackin, whom
he engaged to drive him through the
park. He rodo up to Mount st. Vincent
Then he told the cahmnn TO drive him
down TO the Fifth Avenue hotel.
As the cab passed the Hotel Brunswick,
Mackin heard pistol shot inside the We
hicle. AS soon as he could stop his horse
he got down and looked in through the
cab window His passenger lay back in
q corner Of the vehicle with blood stream
Ing from a bullet wound In his temple
In his hand was S2 caliber revolver
Among the suicides effects was found
a memorandum book on a leaf OF which
were soribbled few notes Of music and
tho name Clara A faded flower was
carefully pressed between the leaves Of
the bp0k