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The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1895-03-02

Americans sometimes do not tackle
kindly to their mothers-in-law, but
what would they say to a Chinese
mother-in-law? 1t is stated hat the
mother of the emperor of China recent
" had two Of his secondary wives
whipped for presuming to offer her ad-
vice. What was the emperor doing all
this timer
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1895-03-02

The costliest fur is that Of the sea
otter. A single skin Of this animal
sold last year in London, brought the
enormous sum of $1,100. 1t was q
feet long by 2 feet wide.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1895-03-02
MATTERS.
SOME NEW WRINKLES IN SCIENCE
AND INDUSTRY.
Photographic Electric L~ights-An.
cient American Trepannfng-Fu-
ture of Electro RailrOading-New
Process of Gas Making.

Rankin Kennedy, in a paper on the
use of the Photographic electric light,
says that, although the electric light
has done good service to the photo
grapher in the past, it will have to give
way to the arc light in the higher fields
of artificial light photography. Artif-
cial light varies much in quality, ana
the photographer seeks, above all, to Sc
cure the greatest amount of photograph
ic light at the lowest cost and with the
least labor and trouble. 1t is a familiar
fact that all ordinary lights are made
lid of seven or more different colored
series of rays, some being blush, some
yello wish, like gas and incandescent
electric light. The arc light is very
rich in the blue and violet rays on
which the photographer, so much de-
ponds to do his best work, while it is
poverty stricken in reds and yellows,
which, however, do not produce any et-
feet on the Photographic plate. The in
candescent light has very little of the
blue and the violet rays, and, accord
ing to measurements made by MI. Ken
nedy, the arc light contains 80 per cent
more Photographic or actinic rays than
the incandescent light of the same llu-
minating power. To illustrate the val
lie of the respective lights for this pur-
pose, Mr.. Kennedy took photographs,
first of an object thrown on to a screen
in the focus of an ordinary
arc lamp, and then of the same OBJECT
under the illumination of an
cent lamp run up in candle-poWer 1ar
beyond the normal standard as used IN
the incandescent photo apparatus. AT
ter exactly the same exposure the plate
developed from the incandeScent nght
was very faint, whereas, the print tax
en- from the arc light was distinct,
dense and decided. Mr.. Kennedy COM
pared the cost of the respective lights,
putting down the incandescent at about
SIPS per hour for studio purposes and
the arc at 35c an hour. The reason OF
the high cost of. the incandescents is
that they are necessarily heated to a
high candle power, and this volatilises
the carbon, which forms a deposit on
the globe and makes the light more
dim every time it is turned on, so that
a photographer can never count abso-
lutely on the same light from incandes-
cents, while from the arc the light Is
always uniform, and an operator can
count on giving exactly the same ex-
posture in every instance. Mr.. Kennedy
holds that the incandescent photo light
Is destined to failure, first, from a COM
mercial point of view, owing to the
enormous cost for current and renewals
and secondly, from a photographers
point Of view, as when heated even to
the highest ca~ndle-power it does not
contain the necessary Photographic rays
In sufficient quantity.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1895-03-02

No woman has yer entered the
monastery OF st. Honorat, which is To-
Gated on an island near Cannes,
France. The monastery was establish
eC 1,4OO years ago.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1895-03-02
Ancient American Trepannning.


The antiquity of most of the arts Of
civilization on this continent is being
steadily established. 1t now appears
that the clever cid Peruvians were
adopts in surgery not less than in agri-
culture and engineering, and had a dis
tinct knack in skiliful ~trepanning. The
Muniz collection of skulls now In pos
session of the Bureau of American Eth
nology exhibits many specimens of an
temortem t%repanning, far superior to
anything else before observed among
other aborigineS of the New World.
In some instances the inciSions are nar-
row, long and straight, usually at right
angles. The cutting might have been
made with an arrOwpoint held vertical
ly and drawn backward and forward,
making a taper incision. In other in
| stances the direction of the cutting was
completely changed, so as to saw an
elliptical piece out of the skull, the
rough tool marks afterwards scraped
smooth. Yet again in other examples
the entire process appears to have been
effected by scraping, the aperture be-
ing circular. 1t is evident, however,
ina once III Il Wnlle Ine operations
were poSt-mortem, as not even an alb
original of low grade sen~sitiveness could
have as many as twenty disks cut out
of his skull and live through the ordeal.
What became of the disks is not known;
they may have served either as trophies
or as charms. One of the skulls, doubt
less that of n young woman, had been
subjected to successive operations to re-
lieve epilepsy, or like trouble, and at
last there was a large opening-four in
ches long by an inch wide. This hole
was covered by a silver plate, and the
plate was found in the mummy case
with the remains. 1t is not denied that
the operations may often have been in
Dictated by a desire for the expulsion OF
release Of evil spirits; but there are all
the indications that intelligent surgery
presided owe attempts to remedy cram
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1895-03-02

From alf accounts every branch or
government tn China is scandalously
corrupt, as bad, in fact, as that of New
York city.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1895-03-02
Future of Electric RaiIrOading.

When the elevated railroads in New
York came into existence it was be-
lieved that the revenues of the horse
car lines would suffer. For a time they
did, and then slowly recovered as the
population became denser. A similar
experience was had in Brooklyn. But
the last few years have seen a most
extraordinary revolution. The horse
car lines in Brooklyn adopted the troll
ley system, and drew away travel to
| such an extent that the elevated roads
were barely able to pay taxes. In New
York the cable was introduced, and for
the first time in it's history the elevated
road has lost heavily, and will not be
able to maintain dividends if IN i'm
provement does not take place. Just
what will be done in either city is
not yet known, but it is evident that
steam is having a hard battle to main
tain it's foothold. Strangely enough,
this significant state of affairs comedies
with the abandonment ON several steam
railways of short service trains, that
have been trying to compete with troll
ley lines, and it is said by those who
know that this process is eating like
a deep canker into the best earnings
of roads enjoying hitherto a large local
patronage. The trolley has shown IL
self cheaper ald more flexible. The
average of fare on steam roads is 2 1-4c
per mile; for the same money most
trolley roads will carry a passenger
nearly five times as far in about the
same time and put him down at his
exact destination. Some steam railway
managers talk Of fighting; others, more
farsighted, are already clearing the
way for newer conditions, and it may
safely be predicted that our railroad
methods, under this pressure, will be
remarkably changed during the next
five years. One Of the electrical jour.
mails has recently expressed the oIdn.
ion that steam railroad organization
cannot endure Its present heavy rate
of capitalization, and that the frs
break to electricity will be seen ii
England, where the short roads, dens'
population and frequent travel are al
favorable to the new method Of loco
motion.
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SAYS THAT HE WAS PUSHED
William Cummings Claims to Have Been
Roughly Treated
Tried to Take Possession Of Store for Head
& Wright, the Bntchcrs-caused the
Arrest Of His Alleged Assailants

A good part OF the afternoon yesterday
in Justice Morrison's court room was occu-
pied with the trial of battery cases against
John Fields, JAS. Human and Frank
Alexander. This is the result of the fight
for the possession of the meat store at 1894
S. Main street which took place early this
week, as was related exclusively in The
HERALD at the time.
The complaining witness is VIM. Cum
mings. and he asserts that Human struck
him and that the other two pushed and
jostled him toward the door in their at
tempt to get him out of the place. Cum
mings is in the employ of Mead & Wright,
the butchers who are trying to secure the
store. Some months ago Mead & Wright
bought the place from a man named STAN
ley and conducted the business up Till the
time they were attached. The place was
then closed by the sheriff. Mr.. John Fields,
sheriff and asked for the release OF the
room in order that it could be rented to
other parties. The tackle, blocks, counters
and belongings of Mead &, Wright were re-
moved TO another building. Messrs.
Hooser and Alexander thea took the store.
Several days ago, Mr. Hinman, who has
charge of the place, was told that he was
wanted at the telephone office. re left
the store for short while and when he re-
turned it was to find Cummings and an
other man in possession of the shop. They
refused to allow him to enter, but he
slipped through tho lower part of the door
and as he stood up was smashed in the
face by Cummings. The invaders retired
sooD, as MIR. Fields had threatened 10 get
an officer. This occurred in the morning.
About o'clock in the evening the men re-
turned, reinforced with two others, and
proceeded to throw the meat and property
of Mooser and Alexander out into the
street. Mr.. Alexander and Mr.. Human
had both been arrested on warrants clarg.
ing them with battery, SO were unable 10
protest against the high-handed proceed
ings of the gang.
MIR. Fields succeeded in causing the ar
rest of the four men in the shop, but early
the following morning they returned,
broke into the store and put quantity of
meat inside and said they were ready for
business at the old stand. A warrant had
also been sworn against Mr.. Fields, and
when he learned of IL he came into court
yesterday and SUI rendered himself. After
hearing considerable of the testimony the
case was continued until tomorrow at
3p. m,
The issue in the matter is whether or not
Mead or Wright have lease on the store.
They claim they have, but this is denied
most strenuously by Mr.. Fields. He
men had asked for a lease number of
times, but he had refused to give it, pre-
ferring to rent his property by the month.
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Crowns All.
HE NOW SUSPECTS A JOB
The Oil Inspector and His New Extra
Duties
nethvin Visits the Mayors Office for Consola-
tion-Asked to Give a $1,000 Bond
Tie Is Able

The row over j. M. Methvn, the oil in
spector, is not yet at an end. 1t appears,
in fact, if indications 60 for aught, to have
but really just commenced Methvin yes
terday received from the city clerk his new
and supplemental instructions, which re-
cite that the council at it's last meeting
adopted the following:
That after the LIST day of January the
oil inspector be instructed to look after the
collection of licenses for oil wells and that
he be further instructed to keep record of
the operation of all wells in the terri
tory and to file with the council on the first
day of each month "a report showing what
wells have been operated during the month
and upon what days and also what other
work he has performed during the month,
and that he give a bond in the sum of
$1,000.
Methvin has it about sized up that some
members of the council are trying to make
it SO unpleasant for him that he will be
forced of his own accord to step down and
out. He was in consul alton with the
mayor upon the subject yesterday after
noon and the latter has about become con-
WINGED that Methvin is probably right in
his conjectures. Methvin says that an at
tempt is being made to force work upon
him which the ordinance creating his posi-
ton did not contemplate that he should do.
He says that he is perfectly willing and
able to give the $1,000 bond which is now
being exacted,
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-12-29
CHAUTAUQUA ASSEMBLY
nceting of the Directors Held Yesterday
VIVA. Was Done

neeting of the Directors Held Yesterday.
VIVA. Was Done
At a meeting of the directors of the Long
Beach Chautauqua assembly held in the
Y. M. c. A. parlors yesterday, the report
of the committee that was sent to San
Francisco to interview the representatives
from the other coast assemblies was re-
received.
Prof. Grow gave it as his opinion that
the assemblies this year would lave better
talent this year than it has ever command
ed before. The central Office at San Jose
is now in correspondence with Frances
Willard, Bishop Vincent and others of like
repute for the evening programs and Prof.
j. G. Fillmore, the noted musical authority,
is talked of for an afternoon or evening.
Prot. Cornell submitted a fine provision
al ps ogram consisting OF three very strong
concerts, together with the pre- udes to the
various lectures, which was taken under
Amusement until the meeting of the pro-
gram committee on January 20.
Professors Grow, Hamilton, Cook and
Phillips were appointed committee on
printing and the first announcements will
be out early in January.
The proposition of moving the assembly
to some other place created quite stormy
discussion, which ended by the board maxi
ing proposition to Long Beach, which if
not complied with will likely take the as
sembly elsewhere.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-12-29
THE OIL REGION
Several New Wells in the Field Nearin
COMPLETION

Several New Wells in the Field Nearing
Completion
Several of the wells now drilling in the
oil field are nearing completion. Lehman
& Mills struck the top of the sand in their
we'll on the corner of West State and To-
luca streets yesterday afternoon.
The upper sand stratum was entered in
the Rommel well OH Park Place at depth
of 75O feet. The drill is now TWEEN, i've
feet in the sand and oil is very plentiful.
Cole & Hamilton found the sand $50 feet
down.
Dohenev & Commons we'll on Metcalf
street is 675 feet deep, with every indica-
ton of being close to the sand.
The pump has been placed in the Can
field well on Temple street.
Tubing has been removed from the
Tubb- well on Metcalf street and the drill
ers arc at work deepening the hole. 1t is
the intention of the owners to 30 down to a
depth of a thousand feet.
Work on the Rex company's we'll on
First street, above Belmont avenue, is
temporarily suspended owing to the loss of
tools
Kellerman is moving his drilling rig
from Doheuey and Commons well on Bel
mont to Brophy brothers, site near Victor
street, south OF Temple, where new we'll
will be put down in the near future.
The Burns well on Court street, near
Edgeware road, has just been deepsned
aud the pump replaced with excellent re-
suits. The well has been lowered to tho
second sand and is now 1912 feet deep.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-12-29
WAS A SPECIAL OFFICER

Oscar WilImberg Offsets to Being Arrested
Yesterday
Oscar Willmberg has been a special Off
Ger for a long time, in fact longer than
some of the present incumbents have been
on the force, but even such a glorious rec
ord as this failed to keep him out Of Jail
yesterday.
Oscar got good and drunk yesterday, the
day finding him in the height of u glorious
condition. HIS drove his horse and buggy
about the city, and during his travels had
occasion to cross First and Main streets
Ordinarily people are supposed to walk
their horses over this spot, an officer being
specially detailed there to see tn It the rule
is observed. Oscar, however, thinking
that nothing was too good for him and his
brother specials, urged his animal into q
lively trot and hurried across the tracks.
Officer Harvey Davis happened to be on
duty temporarily and called to him to stop.
"Oh. you 60 to -" replied Oscar. II
have been special police officer on the
force. and don't have to walk my horse,
- you!'
The officer went for the special, and
after a lively scrimmage took him to the
station. Here Oscar objected to being
taken in the regular door, and struggled
and fought like a maniac. Several officers
came to the assistance of Mr.. Davis, and
escorted Oscar to the desk, where Judge
Bean gave him audience and then booked
him for fast driving and being drunk
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-12-29
TEACHERS OF THE CLASSICS
Held an Interesting Conference at the
High School Yesterday
MANY Excellent Papers We're Real on the
Study Of Greet, and Latin-Pcrma-
rent Organization Effected

The teachers of Greek and Latin of
Southern California held an enthusiastic
conference at the High school building
yesterday. There were thirty-five teachers
present, including representatives from
most of the high schools of the surround
ing counties. The day was given up to
discussing the study of the classics and
many interesting papers were read. The
first was given by Walter A. Edwards on
the subject Shall We Have Greater Varie-
ty in the High School Latin Course?
The speaker brought out many points upon
both sides of the question which il carried
into practice in the classroom would prove
great boon to those students who are not
inclined to take naturally to the study of
dead languages.
Mrs. Elizabeth Ingram Hubbard read an
excellent essay entitled, A Plea for the
English Pronunciation in Latin. She
showed how much more natural it was for
the beginner to follow the rules of pronun-
citation used in his mother tongue, and con-
cluded with forcible argument in which
she showed the utility of the English
method, as the similarity of Latin words
was thus more easily noticed, and the stu.
dent thereby gained more from his study.
English Vocabulary in Translating was
the theme of A. E. Baker. The subject
was well treated, being partially devoted
to the purpose of showing the advantage
in the increase of vocabulary gained by a
proper study of the ancient Greek and
Latin writer's.
Charles b. Gleason, vice-principal of the
Redands high school, offered many valua-
BILE suggestions to teachers in his treat
ment of Prose Composition in Secondary
Schools.
Mythology in Connection With Homer
and Virgil was the subject of beautiful
paper by Mrs. Susan Miller Dorsey. She
showed not only the advantage of combin-
ing the two subjects. but also the pleasure
to he derived from such course. The
close relation of each was clearly shown,
and their intimate association made the
basis of well-supported argument in
favor of q more extended practice of
teaching them together in the schools.
This ended the regular program, and
general discussion of the topics considered
was then INDUCED in. Professor W. A.
Merrill of the Latin department of the
State university was questioned upon
many points arising from the papers re ad,
which he answered with willing explana-
tons.
The conference then resolved itself into
business session for the purpose of form
ing permanent organization. A commit
tee appointed earlier in the day repor ed q
constitution and bylaws, which were unan-
imously adopted The association adopted
the name, the Conference of Classical
Teachers of Southern California. The fol-
lowt & were elected permanent officers:
Walter A. Edwards, head of the classical
department of the Pasadena high school,
president; A. E. Baker. of the Los Angeles
high school, vice-president; j. H. Cole. OF
the University of Southern California, Sec
rotary and treasurer. The organization
will hold annual meetings.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-12-29
NEW USE FOR GAS PIPE
Edward Sinclair Tries to Remove Boyle
With Ii

Edward Sinclair Tries to Remove Boyle
With 1t
Ed Sinclair has wife and she keeps a
restaurant on E. Fifth street. She has
friend named Boyle. A deep and lasting
regard apparently exists between Mrs. Gin
clair and Boyle, which they assert is purely
platonic. Sinclair himself does not be-
lieve them, however, and has protested on
various occasions against the woman re-
ceiving the attentions of her platonic adj
mirer. His wishes were unheeded, though,
and jealousy ranked in the bosom of Sim
clair. In fact, the very presence of Boyle
was to him n running sore which caused
him pain, anguish and made him swear.
At last things got to such pass that
Sinclair could no longer restrain his tenn
per, and. picking up piece of gas pipe, he
belabored Boyle in Samsonian style.
Boyle was knocked out for few days, but
he recovered sufficiently yesterday to
cause the arrest of his assailant by Deputy
Constable Menzer. Sinclair was arraigned
before justice Morrison and his trial set for
tomorrow at 2 p. m.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-12-29
Ground Hog Case

A man must pay rent, move or buy. We
can sell you for SIS month, little four
room house, Twenty-ihird near Maple, fine
lot 52xl5O, for $3.50. Good tlve-room
house, Thirty-t ird near Grand avenue, for
$3.50, same terms. Four.room place
handy to power house, Sixth and Mateo,
$11OO, same terms, no cash. And one
modern new five-room, beauty, Twenty
third and Union, $4,000, at 500 a month,
no interest, ard will take lot for part.
Langworthy company, 226 South Spring.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-12-29
Christmas Praise Service

An event of unusual interest in local
musical circles will occur ut Park Cougre-
gational church, at the corner Of Temple
and Me'calf streets, this evening, when a
selected chorus of twenty voices will rem
der program of Christmas anthems com
posed by Robert P. killing of this city
The composer will direct the chorus. This
will be the first public rendition of this
music, and critics who have been present
at the pracucng announce that something
of remarkable merit may be expected.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-12-29
AT WESTLAKE

A Fine Program Of Music This Afternoon at
the Park
The following program will be presented
at Westlake park this afternoon by the Los
Angeles Military band:
March Senesambia-V oelker.
Waltz, Rays of >unshine-Fahrbach.
Sextet e, from Lucia-Donizetti.
The Fiddler OF st. Mast Reeves
Descriptive, from East 20 West-Brown.
March, Kansas City-R0se
Overture, Poet ard Peasant Suppe.
Waltz, Musikanten Lider-Keisler.
Sele ton. from >abucco-Verdi.
Sthottische, The Sweetest OF Them AIR OIL
linson.
Fina e, selected
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JOTTINGS


Maier &Zobeiein's lager fresh from their
brewery, on draught in all the principal sa.
looms: delivered promptly in bottles kegs
Office and brewer Ala Also street; telephone
o.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-12-29

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 28.-For Southern Cali
formal Fair: cooler in nth portion; killing
frasts in north portion tonight and Sunday
night.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-12-29

Call for the Eagle Brand OF fresh frozer
oysters. Your grocer has them. They are
great delicacy.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-12-29

Have you seen our Columbus Buggy COL
bicycle for 1885,? Inspect samples 21O N
Main ST., Hawley. King & Co.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-12-29

DR.. d. s. Diffenbacher. dentist rooms ant
5. 119 s Spring St., LOS Angeles.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-12-29
Eiariman Fish Co. San Peii

Fresh fish and Holsters shipped direct to all
points in Arizona, Texas and Mexico, from
cannery in San Pedro. at lowest wholesale
rIices.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-12-29

Or hot air furnace; take your choice to heat
your house this winter Nauerth IL Cass Hard
ware Company has them, 1876 S. Spring st