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The herald., 1895-06-11
OSCAR WILDE'S "SALOME "
A Volume From the Ast.lete Purchased
for the Library
Several Other New Volumes Have Just Been
Secured-Thc Semi i-Annual Statement
OF the Librarian

The board of library trustees were yes
terday to have approved requsitlon for
Sl19 tor new books purchased during
May. The total number of volumes added
during the month was seventy. among
the number being one copy of Oscar
Wilde's Salome, which has cost the city
according to the bill rendered, S3.75. The
absentees from the monthly meeting yes
terday were Major Boneb:ake and Direc-
tor Flint. The minutes of the April and
May regular monthly meetings were read
and approved. They brought up recollec-
tioas of the stirring times before the
present librarian and her assistant were
placed in charge. The reading was had
to allow the ancient history OF the board
to formally become thing OF tho past.
The librarians sem-annual report, sub
mltted yesterday, shows the following
statistics:
The membership in the library has in
creased at the rate of 399 per montu,
while the increase for the first six m this
last year was but 265 per month. Twenty
thousand and forty-four persons are at
present using cards, over 1887 at the be-
ginning of the present year. These Varl-
GUS persons have used within the past
six months 1885, .953 books. while in the
reading room the BOOKS USED nave aSGIe-
gated 60 $50 volumes. The reference de-
partment has been used for study pur-
poses by "a, 337 persons and 11.9l4 books
have been circulated in the thirty three
school buildings of the city.
The largest number of books were cir
culated during the month OF March. The
demands for magazines, works upon
sociology, history and foreign works are
constantly on the increase. as is also the
use of all kinds OF juvenile literature, The
latter being due to the increased interest
in the school circulation.
According to the report for May, the
library last month circulated In the vari-
GUS homes throughout the city so, 093 vol
umes. In the library the circulation was
9551 volumes and 4347 volumes were cir
culated in the reference room. The schools
during the month had 633 volumes.
The books in the library to May l was
4l,17s volumes, the May additions hav-
ing been 295 volumes. There were So
Withdrawals during the month and Al
books were discarded.
None of the requisitlons or demands
were yesterday considered the board adj
journing to meet again for the purpose
some day later this week.
The herald., 1895-06-11
]. 7. T.SHEWARD
WAKING UP.

WAKING UP.
Crowds are coming to the dress goods counter. Trade
is showing great increase The good times have arrived
Come any time during the day and there is always busy
throng all along the dress goods aisle.
DRESS GOODS
close heavy twled black dress goods in 4onch width
heavy strong cord in 8-nch alwoo black goods fine
shotted allwool imported smooth surfaced black goods
Storm serges in 3S-nch goods Sharp, firm twill A dust
esSter Take your pick for soc yard There were no Sucn
values offered and for the past few weeks we have been
giving grand values We will add to this lot good line OF
a-woo navy blue and black SergeS in 4o-lnch width We
have sold thousands of yards of the class OF goods tor
dollar yard They all 60 at price soc yard lhs
makes up soc line of awoo dress goods we are proud g.
One OF the best advertisements made.
FOR CSC A YARD.
We will sell 200 pieces strictly a-woo and silk and wool
dress goods for CSC yard We have picked out 200 pieces
Of the best sellers and the best styles and will sell every yard
for CSC yard There yard that has sold for less thai:
yard. Every piece is this season.
DUCK SUITS LADIES' CAPES SHIRT WAISTS.
More will be on display this morning. Selling space in
creased Stocks largely epeniShed Prices lower than ever
New shirt waists for ladies 5Oc 75 Best dollar line Finer
for ST. 20 $50 and $500. Ladies silk waists You
should the sizes of the sleeves These tine silk
waists for $500 Duck suits from 1926 to $500 Medium
priced for $780, $3.50 and $500 Special prices tor tn;
balance OF cape stock.
CORSETS
the Royal Worcester for s1.oo and up. Zone bodice
Zero corsets for 5oc They sell on sight Fine fitting Better
made than usual slightly soc corset Baby caps and sur
bonnetS from 2Sc up
The herald., 1895-06-11
Witnesses for the Defense Testify That Su,y
Was Shot From o Crib

was ShOt FROM Crib
The trial of Wong Chuey accused OF
having shot and killed Luy Suey on Fer
guson alley. again took up the attention
of Judge Smith and jury all day yes
terday. Two witnesses for the defense,
d. Il. Dickson and Charles Girson, testi-
fled that they had seen tho shooting and
that the shot which fatally wounded tho
little Chinese interpreter came out of the
window of a crib occupied by French
prostitute.
Wong Chuey was then placed on the
stand. He denied the murder and claim cd
that he had not seen Luy Su.y on the
night of the murder. He also disclaim ed
ever having seen the pistol which was
found near him when he was discovered
crouching in treuch by Officer Black
burn.
Charley Story. engineer of the city
hall. swore that he saw dark skinned
man shoot lny Suey from the window of
the room occupied AS crib. Upon cross
examination he admitted that the lamp
in the room was behind the alleged as
sassin, which leaves his statement that
he saw that the man was dark hued
somewhat involved in doubt. The case
was taken up at o'clock last night after
two hours recess, as all parties in it are
anxious that it should conclude soon.
The herald., 1895-06-11
KNOWLEDGE
Brings comfort and improvement and

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many. who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure. by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health Of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy. Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing ard truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
ative; effectually cleansing the system
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval Of the medical
profession because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
,ling them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug.
gists in Soc and ST. bottles, but it is man
ufactrred by the California Fig Syrup
Co only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup Of Figs.
md being well informed. you will not
Ecept any substitute if offered.
The herald., 1895-06-11
MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE
Of Miss Nettie Gruber OF East Los
Angeles
Case That Is Giving the Police Something
to Consider-The Family In a State of
Fear and Anxiety

Another mysterious disappearance was
added to the chapter over which the po-
lice are wont to bother their puzzled
craniums. Miss Nettie Gruber. aged IS
years, left her nome week ago last Mon
day and has not since been heard from.
Her parents live at % North Chestnut
street in East Los Angeles, and are very
much distressed by the occurrence. The
police have been notified and every eff ort
is being made to locate the missing girl.
No tidings had been received by the
anxious family when a Herald reporter
reached the home yesterday afternoon.
1--WE are very anxious about her." said
one OF the younger sisters. Mamma is
down town now trying to get sJme It'd
ings concerning her and we expect to
hear from her soon. We have no idea as
to the cause OF Nettie's disappearance and
are afraid that something must have hap
pened to ner.
She wore dark olive culored dress
with black border, white sailor hat
and pointed russet shoes. Her hair is
dark and she was about feet inches in
height. She had two large pock marks
near the left temple.
painting a building on Chestnut street,
and when asked about the matter, said
that he could give no reason for the vol
untary elorement Of the girl He said
that she had no gentlemen admirers, land
was not in the habit OF going either to
dances or theaters. The girl was en-
rloyed as domestic in the family of
Mrs. Lewis. 10 Vallejo street, and had
worked steadily for some time. Last
Mo nday her mistress concluded that she
had no further need of her, and sent her
home with an explanatory note. This
note she did not deliver. and whether
prevented by accident or from fear OF GEN.
sure. no one seems to Nnow. but the pre-
vailing idea is that she found a situation
elsewhere and did not care to return home.
he police are still on the watch, however,
and any Information regarding the girl
ill be welcomed by the family.
The herald., 1895-06-11
RODE DOWN A BLUFF
Young Cyclist Narrowly Escapes Death
From a Fail

Young Cyclist Narrowly Escapes Death
From Fa;
Stanley Berry, the young son OF Mrs.
Frame. 103 North Hill street, met with a
painful accident yesterday afternoon.
The lad is an expert bicyclist, and is
employed at the Pavilion cyclery. Yes
terday he was leaving the house on his
wheel when it occurred to him that it
would be quite feat to ride down the
steep slope of Bunker ill near his home
He attempted to do so. and when half
way down lost control of his machine
and was precipitated over the bluff that
extends along the path.
He fell some twenty feet and landed in
heap on the hard curoing. 1t resulted
in a severe cash in his left leg just below
the knee. DR.. Powers was summoned
and dressed the wound. No tendons were
severed. but the physician regarded it a
most miraculous escape from more seri-
Gus injury, if not death. He will recover
in a few weeks. The wheel was badly
smashed and had it's frame bent and
Lum Der OF spokes crushed.
The herald., 1895-06-11
Passed Counterfeit Dollars

United States Commissioner ". NJ
Van Dyke yesterday afternoon held the
examination of g. W. Pope. accused OF
having passed a counterfeit silver dollar
upon Mrs. G. C. Hamilton of First street,
between State street and Boyle avenue,
on June lst. Police officer j. Mcclure
made the arrest almost Immediately al
terward. and upon searching Pope a
couple of other spurious dollars were
found in his pocket The evidence was
conclusive and the commissioner remand
ed the prisoner in the sum of $1,000
The herald., 1895-06-11
A LIGHT SENTENCE

dray.Haired Old Jones. Who Attempted a
Heinous Offense, Gets Two 1onths
Judge Shaw yesterday sentenced r. o.
Jones, formerly an inmate of tho Santa
Monica soldiers home. to two months
imprisonment in the county Jail. Jones
is an old man. He was charged with as
sault to commit rape, but was allowed 10
plead guilty to simple assault. The old
sinner took a small girl named Katie
Carpenter from the house of Mrs. George
Wallace at Santa Monica on the evening
of March oath for the purpose Of visiting
made deliberate attempt to ruin the
child, which was foiled because she got
away from him.
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of Judge Smith, run down the stairs Of
the court house. fired a shot simultane
ously out of two revolvers and tnen
climbed back to the court room, to give
the jury an opportunity to learn by ex-
perience what amount OF caloric would
remain-ln pistol barrels after the extent
of time covering his absence.
1t may be that the explosion excited
Clem ent's lunatic or else he WAS just ripe
for an outbreak. but no sooner did he
hear the reports than lie started to howl
tearfully. and he Kept up the din in the
padded cell fora long time.
The herald., 1895-06-11
CLEMENTS FIND
A Lunatic Howls FearfuIIy When He Hears
Marsh's Pistol Shots

Under Sheriff Clement found a man,
decently dressed, apparently of the age
OF 81. wandering on Temple street last
evening, in violent state OF excitement.
He thought that number of ministers
were after him. and implored the officer
for protection. The under sheriff took
the man in charge and brought him to
tn, county Jail, where he gave the name
of William Elton, but positively refused
to render an account OF himself.
Just as he was being locked up two pis-
tol shots were heard in the grounds i'm
mediately IN the vicinity OF the Jail and
til e court house, and Clement expected
another murder or other tragedy. 1t
turned out that it was merely 'Bailiff
Marsh who had. ir obedience to an order
The herald., 1895-06-11
COMING FROM TEXAS
Turner's VIII Come to the Kreisturnfest From
Far Off States

fuTncrs VIII Come to the kreisturrfest From
Far Off States
Secretary Fred Detmers of Tuinvcreln
Germania has received information that
representatives from some OF the Texas
societies will be present at the kreisturn-
fest. 1t is too far for the societies to send
teams for the athletic society contests,
but there will be mem bers representing
them who will participate in tho lndivid-
ual events. The same is tue OF the Mon
tana, Washington and Oregon societies.
which will send representatives to the
tournament.
1t is expected that the official buttons
for the kreisturnfest will be ready for
sale today. They will be made with the
red ana white Turner colors. and be a
pretty decoration. for the comingAtournn-
ment.
The herald., 1895-06-11
INF0RMATIONS FILED
A Batch Of ren Who Need Deadly Weapons
When They Fight

When They Fight
Deputy District Attorney Willis filed Il
mum Der of informations in the superior
court yesterday. +. G. Keller is accused
of an assault with deadly weapon, COM
mitted on May % upon the person of G.
Milias in this city. Ed Lopez is also
charged with similar assault. He at
tackled Juan Tagleson. May 5, at Azusa,
with knife. James Barnum and George
Clark are accused of having burglarized
the house of Il. II Freeman in this city.
Informations for assault with deadly
weapons were also filed against Charles
Bon and K. II. Healy, who. on the oc-
May l. tried to clean out the whole road
side and severely handled James Turner
and James Kinley with brass knuckles.
The herald., 1895-06-11
New Suits

A petition for the appointm ent OF Nor
decai White as guardian to the person of
Ear V. White was flied yesterday.
John z. Ellison g. Sons sued Louis
kantrowitz to renew judgment for
$l704. SO and interest. o btained against de-
fendant in Arapahoe county. Colorado. in
March. 1887.
Susan Walker sued W. II. Walker for a
divorce. on tho ground OF failure to pro
vide. and Fannie Cunningham sued
Charles Cunningham because he deserted
her
The herald., 1895-06-11
THE ALUMNI BALL
The Committees Are Working to Ma
CucccaS

The Committees Are Working to Make it a
Success
Mem bers OF the Los Angeles High
school, and friends of the school, when
indorsed by member of the Alumni,
may obtain tickets to the Alumni ball to
be given at New Turner hall next Friday
evening. at the following places Stoll
a. Thayer, 139 South Spring street. and
H. Lichtenberger 24S South Spring sire ct.
y The committees are sparing nothing
TO make this entertainment one of the
most perfect in the history of the assoc.
alton,
The herald., 1895-06-11
Serious Accident to a Lady

Mrs. Ezra Stimson was out driving in
her carriage yesterday morning and
called at the residence of Mr.. T. Lewis.
The lady remained in the vehicle while
the coachman delivered a note at the resi-
dence. While the coachman was gone the
horses took fright ana tore mady down
Figueroa street. Mrs. Stimson, III her ex-
element, jumped to the ground, cutting
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her head very badly in doing so. She
was carried to the residence of Mrs. Dean
Mason, where she receievd attention,
and was then driven to her home on
West Adams street. The full extent OF
the lady's injuries are not at this writ
ing definitely known.
The herald., 1895-06-11
Orange Blossoms

That dear little tootie wootsie OF his, almost
before the ceremony over. said, Now,
house, will we? And he Immediately posted
off to see Langworthy, 22d S. Spring and
bought a little place to put the bird in. for 81
month Only two left on easy terms-$75O
and 1880, no cash down Come UP, old
rooster, and see how to get home for what
you pay rent. Quad erat demonstrandum
The herald., 1895-06-11
Fined for Selling Beer

J. P. Deville, alias One-armed Pete,
who has grocery OH the Downey road,
pleaded guilty in the township justice
court Yesterday TO having sold glass of
beer to G. d. Burch on June 7th, without
having had county license to sell alco.
holic beverages. He was fined $40 by
Jus tice Young,
The herald., 1895-06-11
Weak, Irritable, Tired
~ Was No Good ON Earth.'

DR.. Miles Nervine strengthens
the weak, builds up the broken
down constitution, and permanently
cures every kind of nervous disease.
"About one year ago 4 E,cns afflicted
sctth sierUousNess, steeplessness,
Creeping sensation it my legs,
Slight pdlpitatiOss of may heart,
DistractiaC con ftssi0n of the mind,
Serious toss or lapse Of memory.
Weighted d0icn scith care and
scorry. completely lost appetite
Aud felt sny vitality scearing Osst,
Il sras iUcaE, irritable and tired,
My ,Ceiglst srds reduced to 100 Ibs.,
In fact Il aCos 7sO good, on earth.
The herald., 1895-06-11
Alabama
A STORY OF THE SOUTH

Produced with the same beautiful effects de-
signed for ,he original production ut A. NJ
Palmer's heater, New York, and presenting
the great, original company.
The best American play yet written."-Ncw
York Herald.
Sale OF seats opens Monday morning, June
TO- at = o'clock.
Prices S1.OO, 15c. Soc 25c.
The herald., 1895-06-11
ARRIVED FORTY.THREE YEARS AGO
And to Celebrate the Event Gives a Swell

And to Celebrate the Event Gives a Swell
Dinner
d. +. Folk, a well-known business man
Of Macy street, entertained his numer-
GUS friends yesterday at the Hoffman
house on Spring street, to commemorate
his arrival in Los angeles forty-three
years ago. Covers were laid for eighteen.
The guests sat down at 80 pm. sharp
to a most sumptuous repast. The dinner
was all that could be desired and does
credit to NJ. Polaski and his chef.
MENU
Eastern Oysters on the Hali-shen
Chicken Consomme.
Eastern shad au Gratin.
Haut SauterneS, S74.
Parisienne Potatoes.
Fllet OF Beef Lard@d with Mushrooms.
Pontet Canct.
Asparagus.
New Potatoes, lyonaise.
Broled SQUAD on Toast.
French cas-.
G. II. Mumm's Extra Dry. 1854.
Boned turkey, Salame.
Lettuce Salad, French Dressing.
Rochforte Cheese Cognac.
Coffee.
After dinner Mr.. Folk added to the
pleasure of his guests by giving an ac-
count OF his early DAYS in Los Angeles.
followed by Mr.. Polaski, ST., which was
duly appreciated and finished up most
enjoyable affair.
The invited guests were: Messrs. Emil
Overweg. Polaski. sr., Adolf Mabel VIM.
Wunsche, c. Rodoni, A. Miller, Robert
Pranger NJ. Rosenthal, NJ. Levy and
others.
The herald., 1895-06-11

A. A.. Eckstrom has removed to S24 South
Spring street with his stock OF wall papeL
The herald., 1895-06-11

A friend brought
me DR.. Miles book.
New and Start
ling Facts" and
l finally decided
to try a bottle Of
DIR. MILES Re-
orative Nervine.
Before I had taken
one bottle l could
sleep as we'll as a
10-yr.-old boy. My
appetite returned
~-4otl- t-n-2a.@l
The herald., 1895-06-11

Wall paper mouse Of the coast. 32s S Spring
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When 4 had taken, the sirfh bottle
NY sCeigI* Increased to 156 bs.,
The sensation in any legs eCGS gone;
Iyy nerres sfen6ied completely;
My memory sCas fully restored.
My brain seemed than ecer.
II felt as good as any man on earth.
DR.. Miles Restorative NerUine Is
A great medicine, L assure yOu."
Augusta, Me. WALTER Il. BURBANK.
DIR. Miles Nervine is sold on O, positive
guarantee that tho first bottle will benefit.
All druggists sell it at 81, 6 bottles for S. or
1t will be sent prepaid, on receipt OF price
by the DR.. Miles Medical Co.. Elkhart. Ind.
DR.. Miles, Nervine
Restores Health
The herald., 1895-06-11
THE CHINESE MURDER

HARRY A. WARREN.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-07-05
RELIEF ASSOCIATION.
The Firemen Complete Their Organi-
cation.

The members of the fire depart
ment held meeting at the city
hall Thursday to complete the organi-
zation of Firemen's Relief AsSocia-
tion under the laws of the state. All
that remained to be done was to COM
plete the regulations and to have the
constitution signed by those who had
not yet done so. This was done and
the organization was fully completed.
Under the constitution monthly
meetings will be held.
The organization starts out with
about eighty members. The member
ship fee is one dollar, and the annual
dues one dollar. In case fireman be-
longing to the association becomes
disabled while on duty, he shall be en-
titled to receive one dollar a day for
not to exceed twelve weeks, or during
whatever length of time within that
limit that he shall be disa bled. On
the death of member the sum Of $50
shall be allowed, in addition to the
benefit. The state grants to the asso-
citation one per cent of the premiums
on the insurance in force in this city,
which will bring into its treasury
about $500 year. Nearly all of the
firemen belong to the association.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-07-05
BOUND OVER.
The Grand Jury Will Look After the
Madison Lake Boys.

The case of Frank Dolliver, Oliver
Drake and Archie Northrup, charged
with grand larceny in the second de-
gree, came up in the municipal court
Friday, pursuant to the adjournment.
They are the parties who are alleged
to have stolen M. G. Ewing's gold
medals from L. Patterson's cottage at
Point Pleasant. Each of the boys
waived an examination and was bound
over to the grand jury, which does not
come together until next December.
Drake is out on bond signed by his
father, and the court placed the bond
in each of the other two cases at the
small sum of $780, to give the boys a
chance to get out of Jail, but they
were not able to furnish the bonds
this morning and were committed
back to Jail.
Chas. A. Flemming pleaded not
guilty to the charge of using abusive
language toward Ezra Cooper, and his
trial was set for next Monday fore
noon.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-07-05
FRIDAY NIGHTS FROST.
Potatoes and Corn Injured in Some
Places,

The sky cleared off Friday and the
night was clear and cool. The weather
service prediction that there would
be light frost was verified. The
damage was greater or less according
to whether the locality was exposed or
not. Potatoes were nipped in many
places, especially in low places, while
corn suffered here and there but not
to so great an extent.
Robt. Bradley reports that between
this city and St. Clair the potato
vines were cut down fat with the
ground in low places, but that the
corn was uninjured.
w. W. Mendenhall states thai in
Spring Island the corn and potatoes
both suffered badly, whole fields be-
ing cut down. He thought that pos
sibly they would recover.
Other reports are of a similar ma
ture, however, in this city the
temperature only fell to 40 degrees,
but that is sufficient for light frost.
Chief Yates drove from Vernon to
Mankato and found much dam
age done, particularly in Rapidan. 1t
was in streaks and low places, and
some fields Of corn and potatoes not
far from Gen. Bakers were as "black
as hat," as Mr.. Yates expressed it.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-07-05
LARSON DISCHARGED.
The Evidence not Considered Suffi
Gent to Hold Him.

County Attorney Benedict tele-
graphed to Mapleton Monday 20 have
H. w. Larson, who is charged with
assaulting Mrs. Adolph Oachs, dis
charged from custody. The ground
for this is that the evidence is not
considered sufficient to hold the pris-
oner. If more evidence comes to
light hereafter, the case will be
brought to the attention of the next
grand jury.
Mr.. Benedict has consulted some of
the physicians in regard to the action
of chloroform and the length of time
required for it to be administered,
and the information which he re-
ceived did not exactly coincide with
Mrs. Oachs' account, it is understood.
The feeling in Mapleton is in Mr..
Larsons favor, and his discharge will
be generally satisfactory, considering
the case as it stood at the close of the
examination. If any new facts come
to light, the officials may be depend
ed upon to act promptly.