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The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-01-12
TEN DEATHS IN A DAY.
THE GRIP NOW EPIDEMIC IN NEW
YORK.
Alarming Increase in Mortality in q
Single Day-Derby Street the
Cause.

Special to THE HERALD
New YORK, Jan. 1.-The health
board announced today that the grip
epidemic is increasing. Ten deaths from
it were reported today. This was an
alarming leap from Thursday. when
there were only two deaths.
DR.. Edison said the dirty condition oil
the streets aggravated the disease. If
the streets were thoroughly cleaned
there would DO marked decrease in the
number of cases.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-01-12
HUMAN SACRIFICE.
Chastity Work of the Votiaks in
Russia.

Ghastly Work of the Votiaks in
Russia.
Special to THE HERALD.
ST. PETERSBURG. Jan. 11.-Of II per-
sons known as the Votisks, accused OF
offering up human sacrifice in the wills
lage of Stsrsi Montana, to propitiate
their Khourbsne, three were acquit-
ted and the others were sem
fenced to prinon for life or deportation
to Siberia. One OF the prisoners is 70
yerrs old. The evidence at the trial
showed that in order as they claimed to
prevent recurrence Of famine they
inveigled beggar into the house where
his throat was cut. He was afterwards
beheaded, and the headless body was
hung up. five cuts we're made in it and
the blood was caught in diehss. The
heart and lungs were taken out.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-01-12
THE RICH AND POOR MOURN
Stories Told by Floral Tributes
Oh a WOman's Bier.
The Obsequies of the Late Mrs.
Aston.
simplicity VIII Mark the Last Rites OF .
Noble Won sn--Ehe Newaboys
Offering ~ Sorrow.

Special to THE HERALD.
New YORK, Jan. 1.-THE remains OF
Mrs. VIM. Waldorf Astor will be borne
to the tomb tomorrow. New York will
not often witness such obsequies as
those promise to be-. From every walk
in life mourners will come. Repre-
sentstives OF that society ia which che
reigned, and the poor to whom she
poured out bounteous charity. will
smingle their grief at her coffin.
CONSPICUOUS SIMPLICITY.
Simplicity will mark the last rites, as
the bereaved husband has made known
his wish to have everything connected
with the occasion as transformations ca
possible. The services will be public,
only few pews being reserved for
memb ers of the family and intimate
friends. All the rest OF the church will
be open to those who wish to show
their respect for the memory of the
dead woman. There will be famous
vooalists to sing such hymns as are
usual on such occasions, while the full
regular choir of Trinity church chapel
will alone interpret the funeral music.
FLORAL TRIBUTES.
Almost buried in flowers, which friends
had sent, the casket of Mrs. Astor
rested in the mortusry chapel today.
The plain mahogany could scarcely be
made out. All through the day floral
tributes were arriving at the chapel.
Many of these gifts were from members
of the English aristocrscy, who had
cabled directions. But not all of the
flowers were costly and magnificent.
Many were modest little punches.
showing that the donors were people in
poor circumstances. All were arranged
in the chapel without regard to beauty
or apparent cost.
THE NEwsBoYs' GIFT.
favor. This was wreath OF Ascension
lilies which the newsboys had given.
By Mr.. Astor's orders it reposed upon
the coffin.
The funeral will be deserted by
portion of her own family. 1t is almost
certain neither John Jacob Astor nor
any member Of his family will be
present. His mother, Mrs. Will
liam Aston. may attend, but 1t
is not probable she will. There
is, however, possibility. Mrs. Astor
tonight cancelled a dinner engagement
she had made and will not 90 to the
opera tomorrow evening. AS if to make
up for the apparent Indifference which
it had shown, society was assiduous in
its attentions to the dead today.
There was q host of callers at the
chapel,
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-01-12
KAI PING srORMED.

Chiness Routed After Four Hours of
Fighting.
YOKOHAMA, Jan. ia official dis
patch received here today states that
the division of the Japanese army COM
manded by Major-Gsneral Nogi COM
menced an attack on Kai Ping at $3.50
O'Clock yesterday morning. The fighting
continued for four hours. at the
end of which time the town was in
the hands of the Japanese. The Chi
nese fed toward Hal Shsk Sal, with the
Japanese in close pursuit. Numbers
we're killed on either side, but the total
is not known. The first Japanese army
while moving its headquarters to Shen
Yuen, was warmly welcomed by the
inha bitants, who manifested strong
desire to remain under Japanese rule.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-01-12
A HUSBANDS AFFECTION
MRS. MAUBEC SUES MARY BECKER
FOR DAMAGES.
Sequel to a Fam us Suit for separati ON
Recently Decided in Now
York.
Special to The HERALD

Special to The HERALD.
New York, Jan. 11.-Mrs. Mary Maui
bee, formerly Mrs. John Shswsn Of San
Francisco, now the vile OF wealthy
California wine dealer. Charles Mau beo,
has begun suit in the court Of common
pleas to recover 100000 from Mary
Becker or Bowm an for the alienation Of
her husbands affections. Papers were
served on Mrs. Bowman tonight.
This a sequel to q suit for separation
decided recently in Mrs. Maubeo's favos.
It was shown that Maubec lived with
the Becker-Bowm blonde, maintain
ing an establishment at the rate Of $500
month, after having practically left
his wife without a home or support of
any sort. Mrs. Maubec is so years old and
handsome. The blonde is younger and
handsomsr. Mrs. Maubec is entitled to
$3.50 month alimony.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-01-12
Through the Trap.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. Jan. 1l.-Gsorge
Mspes and Buddy Wooden. young ne
groes. were hanged today. Wooden died
Catholic. Mapes, however, refused to
see the minister, and his last words
were: This is what an innocent man
gets, by" He requested that his body
be thrown into the river, and said hs
would be back tonight to haunt the
sheriff and others who had anything to
do with his conviction. The two men
murdered Marion L. Rose. an aged white
saloon keeper, December II. 1892. Rob-
berry was the motive. Wooden confessed,
duplicating Mspea.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-01-12
HUNTINGTON is SICK.
THE MAGNATE CONFINED TO HIS
HOME IN NEW YORK.
Declines to Discuss the Proposed Mass
Meeting to Be Held in San
Frauclsco.

Special to THE HERALD
NEW York, Jan. 1.-C. P. Hunting
ton has been confined to his house for
some days with severe attack Of
rheumatism.
Today message was sent to him
asking him if he would com ment en- the
proposition made to impeach District
Attorney Knight OF San Francisco for
not causing his arrest. Huntington's
answer WAS that the Information con
veyed to him was the first intimation
he had received of the coming masf
meeting and specifications OF the memo.
rial which caused Mayor Sutro to act.
Consequently he had nothing to say.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-01-12
CHICAGO HAS AN OSSIF|EO Man.
Peculiar Ailment of q PrOmi-
nent Citizen.
The More He Eats the Thinner He
Becomes.
Ex-Posimastsr Judd Cody Ia in an Ossl-
fed Condition-Use of Arms aud
Lrgs Lost.

Special to THE HERALD.
CHICAGO, Jan. IL. - Ex-Postma ster
Corning S. Judd. one OF the best known
men in the west. has become veritable
ossifed man. His present condition 10
the outcome OF an attack OF rheumatism
in 1885. Now, with the exception oil
the joints in the pelvic region, Judd's
body is in an ossifed condition and his
has lost all use Of his Rrms aad legs.
A STRANGE CASE.
Judd's physician says he. is unable to
designate the aff1i ction, as nothing like
it mas ever been recorded. Judd's
mental powers are undimmed and his
intellect as sharp and brilliant as ever.
He eats heartily three times day and
elishss his food, but from man OF
robust physique he has dwindled to a
skeleton weighing 80 pounds.
BEGAN WITH RHEUMATISM.
The trouble began in the form OF rheu-
matism, in which the muriate OF soda
in the system WAS diverted in some
manner from its natural channels and
deposlted at the joints, where " causeu
an enlargement and stiffening, produc-
ing effects similar to ossitication.
A GREAT APPETITE.
One surprising feature of the case is
the patients great emaciation, while his
appetite is abnormally large. He eats
more every day than many men who are
laboring hard at outdoor work. Morn
ing, noon and night he insists upon hav-
ing heavy meals OF meats, eggs and veg
etables, and lie not satisfied with lees
than two oups of coffee. Notwithstand-
ing these feeds he is daily growing
thinner.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-01-12

KANSAS OrTY. Jan. ia switch en-
giue in the Hannibal yards collided with
an incoming Wabash passenger train
this morning. Engineer @. Woolman
was killed. J. r. Nsttlss, fireman, was
fatally hurt. Passengers on the Wabash
train were badly shaken up, but none
were hurt.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-01-12

BosToN, Jan. Lilly Langtry, the
actress, has been sued for $439 by Frank
Carlos Grffiths. who was her manager
during the season of 1892, and who
clams this amount ia due him for ex-
penses. The defendant denies the claim.
The case WAS called in the municipal
court and continued until Mrs. Langtry
reaches this state.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-01-12

People overlooked tie Importance Of
permanently beneficial effects and were
satisfied with transient action; but now
that it IL generally known that Syrup Of
Figs will permanently cure habitual
constipation, wellsinformed people will
not buy other laxatives. which act for Z
time, but finally iDjure the system.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-01-12
Ths HAWAIIAN Gable.

WARRINGTON. Jan. 11.-Representa.
tive Hit, recognized as the Republican
leader in the house on foreign affairs.
eaid today he fully agreed with the
president that the Hawaiian islands
should have the benefits of telegraph ic
communication with the world at large,
but was strongly opposed to putting
their cable facilities under the control
OF any government, Hit favors q sub-
sidy for the Hawaiian cable.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-01-12
TO PURIFY SAN FRANCIsoo.


The Civic Federation Calls q Mass Meet
ing.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 1.-THE Civic
federation, organized by clergymen to
purify local politics and improve the
municipal government. has Issued call
for another mass meeting to be held on
Sunday afternoon to protest against and
denounce the appointment OF M. A.
Gunst as police commissioner also to
take action relative to the recent cleo.
ton frauds and other instances of mu-
nicipal corruption; also to adopt means
to bring the offenders to justice and to
enforce our laws without respect to per-
sons.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-01-12
Presidential Nominations,

WASHINGTON. Jan. 1.-The president
today sent to the senate the following
nominations: War-Lieutenant-Co lionel
Winthrop. deputy general, to be colonel
and assistant Judge cate-gen sral /;
Major Edward Hunter. judge advocate,
to be deputy judge advocate general,
with the rank of lionel ;
First Lieutenant Herbert Crowder,
Eighth cavalry, 10 be major and judge
advocate.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-01-12

BRAZIL, Ind. Jan. 1l.-At the CIV
mine OF the Diamond Coal company
north OF here. today, Walter Hays and
William Frenchef, two young men, were
working on the roof together. The slate
roof gave way and Hays was killed in
stantly. Frencher will die.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-01-12

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 1l.-Chsrles r.
Bennett. the ex-secretsry of the Society
for the Suppression OF Vice, who earned
considerable notoriety through his prog
ecutions of Miss Ella Gray, was found
guilty by jury in the superior court OF
Alameda county, last night, on charge
of assaulting with deadly weapon
George Gray, the young lady's father.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-01-12

WASHINGTON, Jan. 11.-Emphatic de.
nial ia made by all the Democratic mem.
bers of the house committee on rules of
reports that President Cleveland had
authorized one OF them to make It known
that an.extra session OF congress would
be called if currency legislation was NOT
effected by the present congress.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-01-12

Many stubborn and aggrsvating cases
OF rheumatism that were believed to be
incurable and accepted 80 life legaoies,
have yielded to Cham berlaip's Pain
Balm. much to the surprise and gratifi-
cation Of the sufferers. One application
will relisve the pain and suffering, and
its continued use insures an effectusl
cufs. For sale by Of & Vaughn, Fourth
and Spring; O. +. Heinzsman, 222 N.
Main.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-01-12

ANDERSON, Ind, Jan. 11.-Indiana
window glass manufacturers have Just
made public their action in secret SEES
sion at Indianapolis last Monday. They
entered into an agreement with other
western manufacturers to close all
factories for 80 days, with the hope
of stimulating prices and reducing the
output.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-01-12

SACRAMENTO, Jan. 11.-Jchn Nunan, q
we'll known bartender. who came here
couple Of years ago from San Francisco,
died suddenly last night. Heart disease
ia supposed to have been the cause. He
had been employed in the leading
salo ons here off and on.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-01-12

Peru. Ind. Jan. 11.-By Q natural gas
explosion this morning John Slegraft
was fatally burned, one of his children
WAS seriously injured and the house was
almost wrecked. Though badly injured
ne managed to save his family. The
cause was q leak in the pipes.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-01-12
Fighting in MADAGASCAR.

TAMATAvE, Jan. 1.-THE French have
bombarded Grafata. about four miles
inland from Lomatat. The Hovas
answered with seven guns, The French
were unsuccessful and retired with
heavy losses.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-01-12
SCRAP WITH A. JURIsT.

A Nsvads Supreme Court judge and
Litigaut Come to Blows.
CARSON. New. Jan. 11.-Judge Bige-
low OF the supreme court and DR.. GUM
an came to blows today on the street.
They were separated by friends during
the fight. The trouble started over a
decision rendered by the supre me court
against Guinan who attempted to out
School Trustee Quits, recently elected.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-01-12
Ten Year old Sentenced TO Death.

FRANKFORT, KY. Jan: 1l.-George
convict in the Kentucky penitentiary,
was given death sentence for the MUIR
der of one Tomas. colored convict, in
September.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-01-12
Ought to L,v. in a Hammam.

FRESNO. Jan. 11.-One OF a party of
South Sea islanders died on the train
this morning from cold. Another 10
dying from the same cause.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-01-12

BUENos AYREs, Jan. 11.-Striking sea-
men and dock laborers are growing tur-
bulent. Acts OF violence are reported.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-01-12
LITTLE BABY WAS RAW
Distressing Skin Disease from Birth
Cured in Weeks by Cuticura.
Now Healthy as Can BE.

My baby boy had been suffering from birth
with some sort of am eruption. The doctors
called it eczema. His little neck WIS one raw
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-01-12
CUT!CURA REMEDIES

Have effected the most wonderful cures OF tor
turing and disfiguring skin and scalp diseases
afford instant relief, permit rest and sleep, and
point TO speedy cure when the best physicians
tail. Parents, save your children years of need
permanent
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-01-12

TORONTO, Ont. Jan 1l.-Losssu by last
nights ire will amount to $3.50, 900,
with insurAnce ri half that amount.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-01-12

Sold throughout the world. Price, CuTIouRA,
bOc. SOAP 25c.; REsoLvENT, 81. POTTER DRUG
AND CHEM. Corp, Sole Proprietors, Boston.
s9- " How to Cure Skin Diseases" mailed free
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-01-12

old February 1, and you ought to see his skin
now, smooth, even, and beautiful pink and
white color. He is as healthy as he can be- The
CUTIcURA REsoLvENr has given him tone, vigor
and strength | enclose his portrait
VIM. A. GARDNER, ls4 E. 1880 ST., New York
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-01-12

and exposed mass of red,
intiamed flesh. His arms
and across and under his
thighs, wherever the fat
flesh made a fold, were just
the same. For four weeks
after his birth he suffered
with this eruption, and
until | got the CUTIcURA
REMEDIES, there was little
sleep for any one. In five
week she was completely
cured. He was nine weeks
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-01-12
Drink Shasta Water. woollaoott agent.

Wall paper hung. 1oo roll. s2s g. Spring.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-06-06
STILL IN PRISON

Washington, June 3.-Mr. Langston,
attorney for ex-Consul Waller, who is
now imprisoned in Marseilles, accomp-
anied by Paul Bray, who was deported
from Madagascar on the same steamer
with Waller was at the state department
today to learn how the two cases are pro-
crossing. The department is still
wathching for detailed report from
Ambassador Eustis, who has interested
himself actively in the matter and is con-
ducting it in fashion that 1t is highly
gratifying to Mr.. Langston. The latter
is somewhat exercised at the attack
made upon Waller by one of three Ameri-
cans with French names, who wrote
letter from Tamatave to the American
newspapers. The attorney says that the
three men are disgruntled with Waller
because he was in Madagascar and are
taking this means of keeping him out Of
their way.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-06-06
NOTES AND PERSONALS.

San Antonio, June 4.-(SpecaL)-S. w.
Kent of Warden, Conn, is here repre-
senting his division.
]. L. Heffner of Peoria, former resi-
dent of Texas, is one of the delegates
from Illinois. He is very much surprised
at the growth of Texas, and especially
her cities.
Col. Geo. A. Hill, State chairman of
the railway committee, is kept busy to
make big success of the excursion to
Mexico. Mr.. and Mrs. Hill will be of
the excursion party.
Alloy Jacobs (Horse Shoe jake is max
ing an excellent sergeant-at-arms for the
convention. Jake appeared this morning
in the hall with an immense pitch fork and
vowed that no delegate shall pass him by
without permission of the chair, and none
did.
Through a misprint this morning the
name of Miss Mamie North was printed
in these notes, when it should have been
Miss Mamie Booth, who is sponsor of
the Texas Division of T. p. A.
Governor Culberson arrived last night
and mingled with the angels extensively
today.
General Scully of the army of occu-
patton, was today presented with a mag
nificent broadswOrd 8 IL feet long. This
formidable weapon is inscribed, "Scully's
army invading TeXaS, lS9o. line de
fender of the Alamo"
The magnificent silver plated cabinet Of
cigars presented by Hernsheim Bros. &
Co. of New Orleans to the T. p. AS has
been placed on exhibition. George Bar
tholomew, well known as the Little Jok-
er," in addition distributed among the
delegates and visitors 1000 cases filed
with Belmont Perfectos."
The leading dailies Of the State are
all represented by staff men, and the pro-
ceedings of the convention are being Civ
en- the widest publicity and exposition.
Col. Geo. A. Hill thinks there will be
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-06-06

between 800 and 500 excursionists in hi
L. p. A. party A good many others viii
go by the Mexican National to Montere,
and possibly through to the City, or a
least to other points in the sister repub
lie. :
Governor Culberson's short but i'm
pressive speech this forenoon was receiv
ed with marked manifestations of appro
val and has been warmly commended OIL
all hands.
If as much time be required to dispose
of other business as was given to the re
port of the committee on credentials tn,
L. p. A. convention will be as lengthy al
a session of the Texas legislature.
Missouri is the banner State of the T.
P. A. with 1851 members. Illinois come.
next, with 1852 members. Indiana third
with 1915, and Texas fourth, with $50
The total membership, according to lates
reports is 1053S.
Mr.. A. III. Graham and E. r. Nc
Lean of Austin We're in the city yesterday.
Mr.. Zick Melasky, Cloud Jester and Mr..
Jerry Myers of Austin were among to-
days arrivals. +.
Mr.. Jim Goldbeck of Austin is in the
city visiting the angels.
Mrs. Will Estill, Mrs. GaIlen Crow, Jr.,
anu NllSo AOulSe CTOW Cdllle over ITOll
Austin today to see the battle of flowers.
Mr.. Will Boswall of Austin was in the
city today. .....
DR.. G. j. Smith and wife of Austin are
here taking in the convention.
Mr.. Joe Barbisch of Austin arrived in
the city today.
Mr.. Gus Dwyer accompanied by his
wife and Mrs. Eugene Haynie and Mrs.
Hancock all of Austin are here to see
the battle of flowers. ,.. ...
Mr.. Charles CortissOz and wife are in
the city taking in the battle of flowers.
The Indiana division have established
headquarters convenient to the conyen-
ton hall and will keep open house until
after the selection of place for holding
the next National convention. Terre
Haute is a candidate for the next con-
yention and the Hoosiers entertain roy
ally.
The ladies receive daily at the Elk's
club.
Governor Culberson was decorated to-
day as no oriental dignitary ever was.
Thelapels of his coat We're decorated
with gorgeous metal and ribbon badges,
about 40 in number from collar to waist
band.
When the reports of standing commit
tees were read this afternoon the dele
gates and their friends had an opportunity
of learning something of the Il. p. A. is
doing for the travelling men. They realiz-
ed that while the association is highly
ornamental 1t is also very useful.
The report of Chairman Brush of the
press committee shows that the L. L. A.
has had the active and hearty co-Opera-
ton of the daily press of the country.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-06-06
THAT SILVER CONVENTION.

Memphis, Tenn, June 3.LThe officers
OF the Central Bimetallic league, were
today notified by the Southern and West
ern traffic associations Of general re-
duction on the occasion of the silver con-
vention to be held here June IL and 13.
Great interest in the white metal demon
stration is manifesting itself by the ap-
pontment of delegates from every town
of consequence in this section. From
nearby points, the rate will be one fare
for the round trip and excursion trains
will be run by all the roads centering
here. From more distant points, the rate
will be one fare and third for the round
trip.