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The herald., 1894-12-13
THE CROPS.

Tho Weather Bureaus Report of Their
Condition.
The local weather bureau furnishes
he following weather-crop bulletin OF
Southern California, for the week end
ng Monday. December 10th:
The temperature ranged below the
averages during the past week, with
occasional light frosts in the morning in
low, exposed places, which did no in
jury except to very tender vegetation.
The long continued dry season was
broken on the 5th by generous rain
fall, which was followed by five days
bounteous and well-distributed precipi-
tation in all sections, which has given
new life not only to farming operations
but to every class of business industry.
Flowing is now in active operation in
every locality, and the large acreage
which had been dry plowed and seeded
will soon be covered with ver-
dure. The rain particularly benefited
the dairy and cattle interests, grass ia
coming up. and pastursge will soon be
abundant,
SAN LUIS oBISPo COUNTY.
San Luis Obispo city-The plentiful
huu W6ll QldtItOubc'l tAiAh VI VIC pdbb
four days were of benefit to ali interests
especially to dairy and cattle men.
The rainfall was 2.21 inches; high-
est temperature, 66 degrees; lowest,
81 degrees.
Musick-Three and quarter inches
of rain fell from the 4th to the 7th.
Pasture has commenced growing and
plowing will soon he resumed. Several
frosty mornings before the 4th; warmer
afterwards.
VENTURA COUNTY.
Bardsdale-Three and a quarter inches
of rain fell during the past week, put
ting the ground in fine condition for
blowing, starting pasture and placin z
orchards in fine condition.
SAN BERNARDINo COUNTY.
The rainfall at the Chino ranch was
4.59 inches up to Thursday.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY.
Lancaster-Ths rainfall up to the 9TH
was 1. so inches; the foothills had more.
Farmers are happy.
Los Angeles city-The temperature
ranged four degrees below the average
for the week; the highest was 81 de-
grees lowest. Al degrees. The rainfall
was 2.61 inches for the storm and 8. 33
for the season to date.
Colegrove--The rainfall was 2.50
inches; it fell so softly that every drop
soaked into the ground. A great de al
of land which has been seeded to barley
will soon be up; the remaining Ian d
will be plowed ss soon as dry enough
Orchards and vegetables are being Guilt
waited.
Verdugo-Rsinfall for the past week
2.6l inches; for the season, 3.34 inches.
Farmers are all busy blowing.
Pasadena-Rain to the amount of 2. "a
inches fell the past week. Ranchers ara
preparing for very extensive seeding
and tree planting. Oranges are turning.
Highest temperature, SO degrees; low
est, 80 degrees.
Duarte-The rainfall was 3.45 inches.
Farmers are busy preparing land for
seeding. There has been no frost here.
Highest temperature, II degrees; low
est, 43 degrees.
Covina-Four inches OF rain fell this
week. Flowing for grain will begin
soon. Some light frosts preceded the
rain.
Pomona-The rainfall for the week
was 5. % inches. and for the season 5.8S
inches. The rain for the most part fell
without wind, and sank into the soil
The herald., 1894-12-13
THE LOST SHIP IvANHoE.
Fruitiess Search OF tho Cutter Rush fo
tho Missing Vessel.

Fruitiess Search OF tho Cutter Rush for
tho Missing Vessel.
PORT TOWNSEND. WASH, Dec. 12.-The
United States revenue cutter Richard
Rush returned tonight from her cruise
along the west shore Of Vancouver island
in quest OF news concerning the missing
collier 1vanhoe, which sailed from Seat
tie for San Francisco September 9th.
At Nettle island life buoy belonging
to the Ivanhoe wac obtained from the
natives, who had found it several weeks
ago. The stern end of ships dingy
boat, and some other small fresh wreck
age, was found in the same vicinity of
Barclay sound, but nothing further than
the buoy to indicate that it belonged to
the Ivanhoe. The Rush's cruise ex-
tended to Cape Scott. A succession of
heavy gales were encountered. Captain
Hooper of the Rush says he visited
every settlement and trading post. max
ing diligent inquiries and offering in.
ducements to the natives for informa-
tion, but ne was unable to find any trace
OF castawnys on the island.
The herald., 1894-12-13
Sex Disqualified Her.

The Cook county (Ills.) board Of re-
view decided that the name of Miss Kate
Kane could not be printed as candi-
date for probate judge. The petition on
which Miss Kane made her application
was signed by 3,175 voters of the Re-
publican, Democratic, Peoples and So
cialistic parties, and she has been a
practicing attorney for years. The deci-
sion was broadly that the sex of the
nominee,disqualified her, Judge Scales
board, that women were not yet enti-
tied to vote for county officers, and that
a woman was not qualified to hold the
position OF probate judge.
The herald., 1894-12-13
Petticoat Government.

The Union Signal says with. refer
ence to Cardinal Gibbons sermon
against woman suffrage: eve are struck
with the similarity between this utter
ance of Roman Catholic prelate and
the we'll known utterance of bishop
of the Methodist church. The ideal of
both is woman on pedestal, rocking
the cradle and ruling the world! We
wonder how many American men are
ready to indorse the statement that this
nation is under petticoat government
The herald., 1894-12-13
Thrown
Crutches
Away.
SEEDS! Seeds! SEEDS!

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ers and storekeepers. Our new catalogue G44
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ready and mailed free to any address ON receipt
OF 10 cents TO cover postage.
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The herald., 1894-12-13
Stockholders Meeting Notice.

TO THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE ALOSTA
Water and Development Company:
Notice is hereby given that the deferred
annual meeting of the stockholders of the AL
osta Water and Development Company, cor
poration. for the election of officers and d-
rectors of said corporation, and for the trans
action of such other business may properly
come before the meeting, will be held at ] l
O'Clock a. m on Saturday, December 18TH
1894 at the office of the company in the town
OF Aosia, county OF Los Angeles, state of Cali
iornia. GEO. L. GARD, President.
WILL BEACH Secretary
The herald., 1894-12-13

N. Elder, from Portland, the Gre ent
City from the port of the same H.
and the Willamette, from Tacoma.
should have reached port on Monday,
but up to dark tonight there was no
sight OF any of them. The steamer
Walls Walla should have arrived early
in the morning, but ct night she was
ont at s0a
The herald., 1894-12-13
CURRENT SPORTING EVENTS.
Only One FavOrite Wins at Bay
District Track.
Jockey Kidd Badly Hurt by The
Coon Falling on Him.
Vt. Louis Race Tracks Close Down for
the Winter-Two Lively Prize
Fights-Both Decided
on Points.

By the Associated Press
SAN Francisco, Dec. 12.-George F.
Smith was the only fret choice to win
money today. Red Bird was the long
shot of the day at 25 to l. In the
steeplechase the Coon and Currency fell
at the third Jump. The Coon rolled
over Charles Kidd, his rider, crushing
in his chest. Kidd ia badly il not fatally
hurt.
Five furlongs, selling-Red Bird won,
Sligo second, Gold Dust third; time,
l:071s.
Six furlongs-G George F. Smith won,
realization second. Normandie third ;
time, :21.
Six furlonns-Adolph won, Modesto
second, Lawyer third time, IA.
Mile and q half steeplechase - st.
Brander won, April second, North third ;
time. 3 Al.
Six furlongs-Imp. vigor won, Charles
A. second, Wandering Nun third; time,
1:22.
MADISON RESULTS.
ST.. LOUIS. Dec. 12.-Five and a half
1urlongs-Shakespeare won, Jordon Sec
ond, Pagan third time, :1S4.
Six furlongs-Bobby Gaylor won, Jim
Dunn second, Livingston third; time.
1:23A.
Five and a half iurlongs
won. Orphan Boy second, Miss Mary
third; time, :191a.
Five and a hall furlongs-E
won, Bona Vera second, Bob Clampett
third; time, l l8.
Seven furlongs-Cole Bascom won,
FoDshway second, Pauletts third time,
1885.
CRESCENT CITY RACES.
New ORLEANS, Dec. 12.-Sx and q
half furlongs-Miss Mamie won. Fearest
second, Guard third. Time. 1:264.
Seven furlongs - Ten Spring won,
Adah L. second, Wedgefild third. Time,
331s.
One mile-Young Arion won, Nero
second, Mezzotint third. Time, l: AS.
Handicap, one and a sixteenth miles
Remand won, Peytonia second, Melody
third. Time, :54.
Six and half furlongs Galen Brown
won, Bob Holman second, Charlie B.
third. Time, :2514.
The herald., 1894-12-13
ANXIOUS sHIPOwNEKs.
che storm at Sea Has Delayed vessols
and Caused Wrecks.

~" '0OfTt hU b6W HHb D6IHyOU VdbB0TB
and Caused Wrecks.
BAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 12.-The storm
1t sea has made shipowners anxious for
the fate of their overdue vessels. The
snip India which left Nansimo 1S days
ago, with cargo OF coal for this port,
has not arrived and it is feared she may
have met the same fate az the Ivanhoe.
The steamers which run up and down
the coast have all been IL hours late.
The keweenaw, from Comox. tbs
Alonteserrat. from NAnsimo. the Geor.r
The herald., 1894-12-13
Lucy L. Flower Elected.

In Springfield, the capital of Illinois,
over 600 women registered, and most
of them exercised their right of fran
chise, including Mrs Altgeld the wife
of the governor. The election of Mrs.
Lucy L. Flower, the women's S candidate
for trustee of the state university, is
NOW an acc.c.:.,,,lishc,a, .ssact.
The herald., 1894-12-13
Eastern and San Francisco Rao's.

The Metropolitan Turf club, 1875 West
Second street. Entrance also on Center
place. Durkee & FITZGERALD. proprietors.
The New Orleans and San Fraacisco
races are now being posted. Direct wire
to room. Full description given of each
event and track odds laid. Eastern
races begin az IL m. Los Angeles time.
Entries put up every evening. A book
made on all sporting events Of imports
aupQ
The herald., 1894-12-13

Or. Rsice's Cream Baking Powder
Awarfy6 Gold Medal Midwinter Fair San Francisco.
The herald., 1894-12-13

Many of our customers
date the com mmencement
of their recovery from
rheumatism to the day
they began to use Paine's
Celery compound. Try it.
G. f, HEINZEMAN,
222 N. Main st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-11-24

IF THE BABY is CUTTINti TEETH BE SURE
and use that old anH well-tried remedy, Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children teething:
II soothes the child. softens the gum, allays all
pain, cures wind collie and 70 the best remedy for
diarrhOea 25 cents q bottle. sel0-1y
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-11-24
Took the Pledge.

Policeman Pat Creagh of the sixth pre-
circt had q case in the Police Court this
morning, but, unlike the average Police
man, he did not want his victim sent to
prison. What he wanted was for Judge
and rescue him from the evils of intern
perance. John Shidy was the prisoners
name, and he Was willing 10 do anything
the court desired If the court would only
release him.
II arrested him because he has been on
a drunk for a long time" said Policeman
Creagh. He has an aged mother and sew
eral children. and his wife is dead"
How long has he been on this sprce?'
the court asked
1.-TWO months" the officer responded. IF
YOUR honor will give him some good advice
/ think he will take the pledge and 90 bet
ter"
the prisoner was asked.
Yes, sir" was his response; and
This doesn't look much like it," re-
marked the court.
II only took It for two years that time"
a chance today I'll make II five"
THAT won't do" said the Judge. IF
thing is good for two years It's good for
life"
Il know that, judge" said John. "and
I'll make an honest effort to do 1T
do you think he'll do it?' the judge
asked the officer.
II think he WILL" the officer responded:
land if he doesn't, he knows what VIII
happen"
The judge released John on his personal
bends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-11-24
Dry Sputa Breeds Disease.

10 the Editor Of The Evening Starr
have been a subscriber to your paper
for number OF years. but do not remem-
Der to have read anything in its columns
with more satisfaction than the outcrT
OF one OF the sufferers from tie unpaydonS
able American habit OF splitting tobacco
Juice. This splitting is unremittingly puy9
sued, not in the street cars only, but Oh
the sidewalks. The practice 10 worse than
disgusting-it 10 a menace to health. We
are told by physicians that the germs OF
disease are transmitted by the dry sputa,
and this IL constantly being swept into the
air by wind, and by the dresses of women.
II men will persist In this filthy habit, ID
there no way to lessen the nuisance, TO
compel them to step to the curbstone or
the platform OF the car and spit In the
street? We are, at least, not obliged to
walk in the streets. You would win the
deepest gratitude OF a very large number
OF your readers II you would try TO bring
about this much-needed reform.
A SUBSCRIBER
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-11-24

E. Brown, o. Sellhausen. NJ. Green and
Butler.
Mr. and Mrs. j. s. Diller have moved
from 1904 18th street northwest to their
new home 1454 Stoughton street norths
west.
There was a pleasant party given Wed-
nesday evening at the residence of Mr..
and Mrs. Wisencr, on North Capitol street.
Dancing was INDUCED in until late hour,
when refreshments were served. Among
those present were the Misses Mollie, Annie
and Rose Sullivan, Miss Wisener, Miss
DoWney, Miss German, Miss Wolf Miss
Josie German, Miss Buckley Miss Hart.
Miss Butler, Miss Martin, Miss ID. Martin,
MISS Good. Miss Barrett, Miss b. sullivan
ana Messrs. Sullivan, Thomas. Dolan, Nor
Ils, Murphy, Abel, Taft Lord, Berlin, But
ieI, summons, Burnside, Tyler. Cooney,
'dlllson' Jones and Crook.
The geographical evening given by the
Ladles Aid Society of Grace Reformed
ohurch on Wednesday evening the DIST
proved bright and Interesting event TO
me me members and friends of the congrega-
.lon' Mrs. Miller OF 1889 18th street very
hospitality opened her home for the occa-
Slch' at which some fifty persons we're
present. Inc gentlemen by paying for tho
refreshments the ladies Donated c,3trih
uted neat little sum toward tba bniid;n.
tund. The method of apportionins nv lot
the several gentlemen to their resnnctive
ladles created much merrinent L,ach
gGest were some badge or emblem OF
unique, comic or other design to renresent
some geographical object and the nIincinai
feature OF the evening was to guess their
names. Miss Alice Apple and Miss Moore
were tie for the prize, hin trav- ana
the long cut in the drawing awarded n
10 the former. On the gentlemen's side
Tor the best guessing. Mr. Gott secured the
prize, a book marker
MI. Barton A. Bean of $50 Massachu-
setts avenue entertained the CosmopoIitan
shakespeare Club on Monday eIeninp
notes on Macbeth, reading of act fourth ~
me pay, and paper on Shakespeare and
the Greek tragedans comprised the main
work or the eN ening. The president Nrs
Jessie l.. Engle, and secretary Mrs lose
phihe NJ Patten, were chosen delegates tn
attend the federation conference Menu
bers present: Mrs. Engle Mrs pierson
Mrs. Patten, Mrs. Bean, Mrs Nelson
Mrs. Thompson, Miss Grace NJ PsIton
Miss Anna Wiess and Miss Josie NJ pattan
Visitor, Mrs. Clark of Columbia pa Tha
next regular meeting will, be on tho third
Monday in December, at Mrs J. T. Cash's
lUo4 North Carolina avenue
The Crescent Club met last evening at
the residence of Miss Carrie Redhead. loa3
street northwest, with n very large at
tendance. Games of various kinds We're
Kept up until 10 o'clock. Among those
present were: Mr.. Helm, Mr. F. Russell
Mr.. Russell, Mr.. Hagerty, Mr. Redhead.
Mr.. White, Miss c. Redhead Miss NJ
Hefiin, Miss Ida Hefiin Miss Phillips and
Miss Smith. The club adjourned TO meet
Tuesday at the residence of Miss | M
Phillips, Long Meadows, northeast
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-11-24
Approves the Anti-ExpectOratton
Fight.
To the Editor Of The Evening Star:

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
There are two communications in last
evenings edition OF The Star relative to
the unbearable and most disgusting habit
that some men have Of expectorating on
the floors Of street cars that have my I'M
qualified approval. Daily I am obliged to
use the street cars. and language Is too
poor to express what / suffer In conse-
quence Of this loathsome splitting.
1t IL, to me. inconceivable that q sane
human being should voluntarily so degrade
himself in public, but that decent men
"a woman, Of course is helpless) should
uncomplainingly submit to the intolerable
nuisance is past understanding.
LAYING aside every other consideration
the filthy habit is constant menace to
health.
/ heartily join IN the petition that you
lend your potent aid to bring about a pro-
hibition of this shocking misdemeanor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-11-24
An InexcusabIy Filthy Habit.

To the Editor OF The Evening Star:
Let me-a temporary sojourner in your
beautiful city-add my voice TO that Of
A. p. S. about the vile, disgusting, filthy
habit of my Sex I'm covering the floors of
street cars with the horribly disgusting
contents of their mouths. / have Travelled
much. yet i never saw this dirty practice
anywhere carried TO the extent IL is in
Washington. Please lend the strong voice
of your valuable journal to stop IT,
p J. NALLAND.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-11-24
New Story of New England Life.

The many friends in Washington of Mrs.
Blair. wife of Representative Blair, Of New
Hampshire will learn with pleasure that
the volume upon which she has been en-
gagged for some time past Is now in the
hands or the printer. and will soon be is
sued by Lee & Shepard. the well-known
Boston publishers. Its title is "'Lisbeth
Wilson, a Daughter Of New Hampshire
Hills" The motive Of the story lie the IL
lustration Of a type OF character which al.
ways held truth, sincerity and righteous
ness as the chief earthly good. AS indicate
ed by its title, its field Of action is laid prin.
cipally in the White Mountain regions; the
better spirit Of that section pervades ID
throughout, and those who have had
glimpses Of the manuscript are full OF
praise Of the touches Of quaint, delicate
and pathetic humor, the charming pictures
Of New England scenery, and the hfe-likS
portrayals of New England character which
abound In its pages. OF all these qualities,
the delineauop Of which is 30 essential I'd
the success Of any work Of fiction. those
who know Mrs. Blair know her to be at
once a receptive and appreciative student
and an intelligent and faithful interpreter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-11-24

Dyspepsia In its worst forms will Weld TO the
use or Carriers Little Nerve Pills, aide! 10y Car
tcr's Little Liver Pills. They not only relieve
present distress. hut strengthen the stomach and
digestive apparatus.
Dr Si-=rrt's Ancostura Bitters is known all over
the world as the great regulator Of the digestive
orgaEs.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-06-13
AooD's GUARANTEES

Cufts WHdN IL Hds uUH@ lot
others 1t will do for you. BE sure to
get Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-06-13
LIBOR'S LEADERS.
What They Did in ST.
Louis Yesterday.
THE RIGHTS OF WORKMEN
To Be tConsidered bv Delegates From
the Various Organizations.

ST. LOUIS. June l9-Ths committee on
resolutions OF the conference In session
here Of leaders of the American Fedora
tion of Lsbor. Knights Of Labor, Looomo-
tive Engineers, Locomotive Firemen.
Order of Railroad Conductors and Farm
srs' Alliance, took up some time yesterday
In considering the report, which consisted
Of six sections The following resolutions
were adopted.
l. A conference of representatives Of organ
ized labor of North America shall DO held
semi-annually, the 1rst conference TO be held
on Feb. 22, 1895. Ia IA. city OF Washington. for
the purpose OF oonri lCring questions and de-
vising plans for the protection and advanoe-
mont OF the tofling masses.
O The representation Ia such conferences
shaIl be from tho general assembly OF the
Knights Of Labor, the various bfotherhoods
and orders Of railroad trainmen, ind such ma
tional and International organizations OF
wage-workers anS farmers as are not afnliated
with any Of the aforementioned organiza-
tionsy
Provided, such national or international or
ganization Is not organized 10 sntagonize or
undermine any existing bona hde national or
International union Of the same trade and
calling.
.. Each organization is entitled to repre-
sentation In the conference, provided that
OASIS snail consist OF throo men iof eaoh of-
ganization.
4. The officers Of future conferences shall
consist OF president, secretary and treasurer
and executive committee of one from each
organization represented.
B. Eor the purpose Of preventing strife and
sntagonism between labor organizations. we
declare there should not be adual Organize
tion In any trade OF calling, and In eases OF
trade conflicts. boycott and trade labels. the
union particularly Interested should have alb
solute authority and autonomy.
o. Recognizing that corporations and the
moneyed GLASS Of the country are nominating
and debating the legislation Of the nation,
the state and the municipalities TO the detri-
ment OF the interests of the toiling and wealth
producing millions, Land recognizing further
that the power of wealth has subordinated the
executive, judicial and military forces to it,
behest, thus undermining the underlying
principles Of our republic, endangering its
constitution and tending TO deprive our peo-
pie Of their cherished liberties, We declare
that the working masses should throw OF the
yoke Of political pArtisanship and vote inde-
pendently. In order that the wealth producers
Of America may be fully represented In max
ing and executing cur lava
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-06-13

Pardon n. Tillinghast, william NJ. Park,
George l.. walker, Charles n. French,
Edwin Jenckes, Arthur n. MetcaIf
Charles ". Pervear.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-06-13

President, HENRY B. METCALF
Vice President, EDMUND s. MASON.
Sec. and Treasurer. 0LNEY ARNOLD.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-06-13
A Lawyers Crime

BIRMINGHAM. Ala. June IS. - p. @.
Bowman, lawyer and leading advocate
for Reuben Kolb for governor, shot and
almost instantly killed Eugene Jeffers,
the 2l-year-old son of Thomas Jeffers, ex-
mayor Of this city, In barroom last
night. Excitement is very high.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-06-13
Laura corbetHs auIoIda.

BALTIMORE, June 1s.-Laura Corbett
yesterday said to her mother Mamma,
/ want to read to you about the suicide of
Tom Cook. He hung himself to . tree
limb yesterday. knew him. Isn't II aw-
fulf' The daughter read alond the story
Of the Cook suicide, and an hour later
hung herself Her neck was broken.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-06-13
Another Battle Expected.

BUESos AYREs, June ID - kilograms
from the rebels in Brazil announce that
General Saraiva's troops have attacked
and taken Banista do Courim. and the
rebel forces are now marching upon Santa
Anna The government troops have left
Bage to intercept General Ssraivs, and an
important battle Is expected between the
two hodiea
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-06-13
Roberts For Governor.

BUFFALO, June l3-James A. Roberts,
comptroller of the state, is avowedly a
candidate for governor. The Buffalo Ex-
press today put him in the field In all
editorial, In which 1t says his candidacy
will be based On his record as state comp
troller and on his popularity with the
reform elements in both parties
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-06-13
BerIln'a Bees Bovcoti

BERLIN, June lathe brewers fund
to fight the socialist boycott has reached
1000, 900 marks. Over 800 proprietors OF
meeting halls have refused to let their es-
tablishments for the purpose of socialist
meetings 80 long as the beer boycott con
tiuues