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The evening times., 1895-08-09

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And 30 they were married.
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lodge stoTy.-Detroit Tribune.
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Her old Mother Hubbard
Now hangs in the cupboard,
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The herald., 1895-10-01
THE BASIS Of PROSPERITY
The Products Which Are Avail
able for Export
THE COUNTRY'S CEREAL CROP
An Enormous Yield Of Both Wheat
and Corn
Wheat Is Matured and Safe From Frost, but
the Quality Is Not Of
the Best
THE COUNTRY'S CEREAL CROP

CHICAGO, Sept. 80. The October crop
report OF the Orange Judd Farmer. basing
its estimate upon county returns and
threshlng results, estimates the rate of
yield OF wheat at 1876 bushels and the
total crop at 459, $50, coo bushels, divided
into 60, QUO, 900 bushels Of winter and 1885,
600, 900 bushels of spring. Threshing
shows the WHIT yields larger than were
expected but the quality is poor and a
considerable part OF .he crop will never
enter commercial channels. The yield OF
oats is phenomenal, exceeding all ex-
pectations and making new records in
Iowa and thu northwest. The crop is
estimated at 904. 900. 900 bushels, or 2l0,-
900, 900 bushels larger than last year, with
80 bushels to the acre. Iowa alone has
over 200, 900, COO bushels. with nearly Al
bushels to the acre. Quantity is not IN
keeping with the size of the crop. much
grain being stained. Condition OF the
corn crop. October LIST, 92.5, high aver
age. 1t is matured, safe from frost and
driving rapidly. There is every indication
of rate of yield larger than has been
anticipated, necessitatIng final upward
revision of all estimates OF the crop.
The herald., 1895-10-01
FOR IMPROVED WATERWAYS
The Official Examiners Inspect the
Creek at Petaluma
Even a Small Stream Is Worth Hore Than a
Railroad Commission as a Tariff
Regulator

PETALUMA. Sept. 30.-Senators White,
Perkins, Congressman Barham and Hill
born, United States Engineers Major
Heur and Lieutenant Potter, arrived here
this morning. They were received by
committee of citizens and viewed Peta-
luna and the river from the top of the
Golden Eagle flour mills. Then they
boarded the electric launch Hattie and
made tour OF McNear's canal and basin
and the creeK from head of navigation to
Lakeville club house, where hearty
lunch was served. The governments
dredger was boarded and inspected. The
statistics of the creek show that during
the year ending May, 1895, merchandise,
etc., valued at $11. ABS, 1872 was carried on
the creek. Sine 1880, the time of the first
appropriation only $50. 900. has been spent
by the government in improving the
water way. 1t is claimed that the creek
saves $500. 900 year to Petaluma.
Senator Perkins said today las tariff
regulator, it Is worth more than all the
railroad commissions there ever We're. -
1t is hoped that if the numerous bends
in the creek between Petaluma and Lake.
Vile are Strengthened it will keep
itself clear; then navigation will be cas-.
Ter and consequently f.sight by rail and
water will be cheaper.
The herald., 1895-10-01
A DRY TOWN
No Water to Put Out Fires Nor for the Police
men to Drink

No Water TO Put Out Fires Nor for tine Police
men to Drink
KANSAS CITY, Sept. 30. Mayor Will
lard of Argentine, a suburb of Kansas
City, Kas., today issued orders to dis
charge every policeman and police off
except she city marshal, to close down
the fire department and arrange to sell
the horses and equipments and to close
down the water supply. The electric
light service will be stopped wishin the
next ten days.
The city is now practically at the mercy
of fires and outlaws. Several insurance
agents have been there all day busily en-
gagged in cancelling insurance policies.
All this is the result or the closing down
OF the thirty liquor saloons, according to
the recent orders of Governor Morrill,.
They were closed this morning and when
their aggregate revenue of $3.50 month
was stopped, it left no way of maintain
ing the various departments.
The herald., 1895-10-01
MATTHEWS OF INDIANA


VIII Take Speeches While His Friends Coax
the Presidential Boom
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Sept. 3d.. Gov
ernor Matthews will spend the last two
weeks in October IN Ohio making speeches
for the mocratic ticket. 1t is thought
here that about the time the governor
goes to Ohio political friends will begin
to do some work toward securing for him
the nomination for president next year.
One of the governors intimate friends
said today
The governors chances are improving
very day, and those who know OF what
is being done will be surprised il he is
not the Dem ocratic nominee for presi-
dent"
The men who are looking out for the
governor are already doing good deal OF
correspondence with the Democratic
leaders in other states on their own re-
sponsibility.
The herald., 1895-10-01
SHALERs SEIZED
Vessels Caught Violating the Provisions Of
the Paris Award

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30.-A report
was today received by Captain Shoema-
ker of the revenue cutter service from
Captain s. l.. Hooper. in command Of
the patrol fleet in Boring sea, as to the
seizure of two sailing vessels for violat-
ing the Paris award. The first vessel
seized was the British schooner E. Is.
Marvin, taken by the Rush on Septem-
Der ID, within the sxtv-mile zone, on a
charge OF using firearms. In charge OF
prize crew she was sent to Dutch Island
narbor in Alaska. where, on Septem Der
9th, she was delivered to the British au-
thofities. The seonu vessel was the
American sealer Louis Olsen. also taken
by the Rush, and seized on September Sd
end placed in charge of Lieutenant Dun
woody, who was directed to proceed with
her to Astoria, Or. her home port, where
she was delivered to the United States
marshal. 1t is charged that the Olsen
is not duly licensed.
The herald., 1895-10-01
Value of Foreign Coins

WASHINGTON Sept. 9o.-Mr. Preston,
director of the mint. has issued his
quarterly estimate Of the value of the
foreign coins which is to govern collec-
tors of customs and others during the
quarter ending Decem Der 81 1895. There
are only three changes, as follows:
Tael of China (Tien- Tsin) 1872 cents !;
taeI OF China (Che Foo) 1916 cents; Kran
of Persia, 9 cents.
Last quarters valuations were m ade on
a basis of GIG cents, and the present
calculations on a basis Of 67.18 cents as
the average price of silver per fine ounce
of 480 grains.
The herald., 1895-10-01
IS LAST THE MAN?

Asserted and Denied That the Brigadier.
General fas Been Appointed
SACRAMENTO, Sept. 30.-A dispatch
from Los Angeles today announces that
Governor Budd has appointed G. F. A.
Last to the brigadier generalship OF the
Second brigade.
Inquiries made at the governors office
revealed the fact that the governor has
not appointed Mr.. Last. A telephon
message was received from the governor
today stating that he might appoint
brigadier general for the Second brigade,
but he did not say he would be the man.
The herald., 1895-10-01

LIMA, Peru, Sept. 30.-Sir Henry Tay-
lor. the British railroad magnats. has ar
rived here in the interest of British
bondholders of Peruvian projects.
President Pierola sent salutation to
the visitor upon his arrival.
1t is expected that if the matter is
properly handled his visit will be of the
utmost Importance both to Peru and to
the bondholders. The market here for
Manchester goods is improving.
The herald., 1895-10-01
CALIFORNIA FRUIT
Prices Declined a Little but Fair Returns
Were Made


Were Made
LONDON, Sept. 30.-There was small
attendance at Covent Garden market to-
day, when Auctioneer White continue d
the sale of California fruit, which arrived
by the American line steamer Paris OF
Southampton Thursday morning. Only
a third of the consignment was broug b
to London and sold Friday, as detailed
in the dispatches OF the Associated Press.
The remainder was kept in cold storage
the port of landing. and disposed Of
American peaches were offered, but die
not fetch as good prices as on Friday,
prices ranging from 2s to IS Cd per case.
Half cases of pears sold from as Cd to 6s
I'd and whole cases went from 81 to Is. A
small lot of Cornish pears in half cases
brought los a case. Special attention was
called to a small lot of Oregon pears
which were very fine, and sold readily
at 13S.
The herald., 1895-10-01
Economy is practiced wherever Dr.
Prices Baking Powder is used.


NEW YORK, Sept. 3O.-There was a
convention of good government clubs OF
this city tonight to decide whether they
should make a com bination with the
other forces opposed to Tammany Hall in
the coming municipal election or put an
independent ticket in the field. A fter
much debate !; was decided by vote OF
10 to A. each club having one vote, to put
in Independent nominations. Wheeler
H. Peckham and Charles s. Fairch lid
were among those who took part in the
meeting.
The herald., 1895-10-01
Arms for cubans to Be Seized

LONDON, Sept. 30.-A dispatch from
Madrid to the Times which will be pub
1ished tomorrow says that Senior Dupuy de
LONE, Spanish minister to the United
States, telegraphs that the United States,
at the request of the secretary of state
and according to the demands of justice
has decreed that all arms and munitions
intended for the Cuban rebels shall be
seized by the American officers and not
returned to their owners.
The herald., 1895-10-01
THEY MUST PAY UP
Assessment to Be Levied Upon Stockholders
of the Home Savings Bank


of the Home Savings Bank
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 30.-The CON-
fiict between the directors of the Peoples
Home Savings bank and the state board
of bank com missioners over tine filling in
of the unpaid capital stock of the defucnt
corporation was settled today at special
meeting called by President George Stone.
The directors, who several weeks ago
opposed the order of the commission on
the various grounds. have come to the
conclusion that for al interests con-
cerned it is good policy to assess the
stockholders and hence Secretary Shee-
han has been ordered to notify all holders
of Peoples bank stock to pay into the
treasury of the bank before the LIST of No
vember S66.66 2-3 on every share.
1t is claimed that not per cent OF the
entire stock-500 shares OF the capital
stock of $40, 000-can be levied upon sue
cessfully.
The herald., 1895-10-01

HALIFAX. N. S. Sept. 30.-There is
great activity among the North Atlantic
squadron now in the harbor and it is be-
lieved to be the result of the Mosq uito
coast difficulty. The Ram bier and Magi-
cienne have received orders to sail and
will leave for the West Indies on Wednes.
day. The Canada arrived here Today from
Prince Edward Island.
The herald., 1895-10-01
Escape disease by eating wholesome
food made with Prices Baking Powder.


SALT LAKE, Utah, Sept. 30.-A spec
ial from Nephi. Utah, to the Herald
says:
Excitement is running high here over
the murder of G. l.. Price, the 16 year.
old son of Charles II. Price, a prominent
sheep man in this section. The body was
found in canyon three miles east of
town. A man named Jacobson has been
arrested, charged with the murder, and
threats of lynchihg are freely made. The
boys father, who is sick with typhoid
fever. had a revelation Saturday night,
SO it is said, that his son had been killed
The herald., 1895-10-01
The English Athletes
DIRK, Sept. 30. The

NEW YORK, Sept. 80. The New York
Athletic club gave a dinner tonight in
the club house gymnasium to the London
Athletic club representatives. Although
1875 covers were laid, it was a rather in
formal affair. Speeches were made by
yictors and vanouished.
The herald., 1895-10-01
WOMEN'S WORK

Formal Opening of the Woman's Building at
Atlanta
ATLANTA, Sept. 30.-The exercises at
tending the formal opening of the wo-
mems building at the exposition began
at o'clock today with an address by
Miss Harding. chairman of the Women s
auxiliary of the Pennsylvania state COM
m ission, in behalf OF Miss Elise Mercur,
the architect. She was followed by Mrs.
E. c. Peters. chairman of the building
committee, who presented the completed
building, with its exhibit,to Mrs. Joseph
Thomson, president of the women S
board. John Temple Graves was the ora
tor of the day.
The herald., 1895-10-01

ELGIN, ILL.,, Sept. 30.-Women scored
another victory among the Methodists
today. The Rock River conference by a
vote of 142 to 81, decided in favor of the
admission of women as delegates to the
general conference. Every prominent
minister in the conference voted for the
women,
The herald., 1895-10-01

Secretary

WASHINGTON. Sept. 30. - Secretary
Herbert will leave WashingtonW ednesday
evening for Alabama, where he will de-
liver speeches on financial topics. The
first speech will be delivered in the
theater in Montgomery, Friday night.
The herald., 1895-10-01
Very Evidently Suicide

FRESNO. Sept. 80. The body Of Hen
ry Bauman, German baker, was found
hanging to a tree near Easterby, five
miles east of this city, today. 1t was ev-
identity case of suicide, as a memoran-
dun book in his pocket gave directions
to let his frienus know what had hap
pened.
The herald., 1895-10-01
Arrested This Morning

People passing up and down Spring
street mad their attention arrested by
Jacoby Bros. great green tag $1,000 suit
sale, which began Monday morning. Sale
will last all this week, ending Saturday
evening at 10 p. m.
The herald., 1895-10-01

DR.. Prices Baking Powder is my pref
erence over all powders IN the Market
Mrs. Nellie s. Kedzie, instructor in cook
cry, Kansas Agricultural college.
The herald., 1895-10-01
Many Money Savings
In the
Linen Department

We were rushed, pushed and crowded
Yesterday, and no wonder. The price re-
auctions are the causes of many gladness
to household economists.
Satin Damask Napkins, $3.50 d0z.
These are full "dnner size" and match
the patterns of the Linen Table Damask
we offer for 75c per yard.
Satin Fringed Napkins, $1.S0 doz.
Special for the Opening Bargain Sale To-
day. They were $2.25 per dozen.
Table Covers, 81 each
Purest All-Linen Flax Satin Damask Ta-
BILE Covers, two yards square. Where
else can you get them for less than just
twice our pricef
Linen Center Runners, Csc yd.
A pure linen flax Satin Damask Linen;
in beautiful colored designs for table
runners.
Fancy Glass DoyIies, 1-3c each
You wouldn't fringe them for the price we
ask you for the finished DOYLE.
Pure Linen Towels, 1Oc each
Hemmed Linen Huck Towels, ready to
use, Iox35 inches in size; zoe each more
correctly expresses their value.
Linen Towels, Csc each
Pure Birdseye Linen Huck, 24x43 inches;
we reduced them from 81 per dozen.
Damask Towels, 3 for 81
E for 81 and ID per dozen. Purest Linen
Satin Damask, exquisite patterns, size
24x45 inches, hand-tied knotted fringe;
the price was just IS per dozen.
The herald., 1895-10-01
THE HUMBOLDT WRECK

But Little Freight Is SaVed-Ihe WfecKefS
Gather Like VuItures
EUREKA, Sept. 30.-The latest news
from the stranded steamer Humboldt Is
that she will soon go to pieces and that
little or no freight will be saved. A large
number of wreckers are camped on the
ground and trouble is anticipated. When
the steamer Active went ashore near the
same place a number of years ago the
officers and crew were powerless to pro-
tecr the property.
The herald., 1895-10-01
The Greatest Linen

The Greatest Linen
Sale ever held in Los Angeles started yes
terday morning and ends tonight. Don't
miss it--don't overlook bargain. Come
and see the beautiful Oil Paintings on ex-
hibition-China and Japan war.
The Peoples Store
soc Table Linens
THEY'RE almost two yards wide, bleached,
unbleached. cream, Il bleach, the finest
Oil-boiled Turkey-red Satin Table Dam
ask; no 75c linens shown anywhere can
compare with these qualities which we
offer for our Opening Bargain Sale oday
for soc per yard.
Satin Damask, Use per yd.
Simply Incompatible at the price. We
do not wish to exaggerate one penny, but
no such goods as these ever have been
sold at within 90 per cent more money. 1t
shows purest satin, all pure linen flax
table linen that is worth from 50 to IS
per cent more.
Tea Cloths, 81 so each
One and quarter yds. square, hem-stitch
with a 2H-inoh hem turned in; real value
at least $2.25.
Tray Cloths, 39c each
Hemstitched linen with intricate Spanish
drawn work; we marked these down for
the sale from 75c.
The War
Between China and Japan
1t is at enormous expense and persistent
solicitation we have procured for few
DAYS SIX OIL PAINTINGS, the work of
the worlds greatest "War Scene" ar
fist. Today on exhibition FREE to the
public. Never before shown in America.
Startling and realistic; wonderful in effect.
The herald., 1895-10-01
A. Hamburger s Sons Opening Sale

1.-THE Opening"
Bargain Sale in Silks and Dress Goods
SOC Silks at Csc Yard
brand new lot of fancy Novelty Siks-Siks and such
silks for waists skirts and dresses different Shades latest
autumn and fall effects.
75c Silks for 49c Yard
Two-toned fancy Novelty Checked Silks derentshades
in light medium and dark designs. BLACK SILKS in bro
caded and striped Tafeta and India Silk Rare Values in
deed, that ought to be appreciated.
Novelty Silks at SOC Yard
Every conceivable combination of changeab combination
coongs The real value of the silks is 81 yard but the
Opening Bargain Sale price is soc.
Don't fail to see the exhibition of on Paintings
Japan--China War Scenes
Dress Fabrics, Black and Colored Novelties
20C for SOC Black Goods
New fresh lot direct from the manufacturers; French
serges serges, and granite fancies with
figures through; Taeta grounds with handsome de-
signs.
An Exceptional,
An unequaIed bargain gathering of the freshest for
eign fancies in the Bouettes BoucleS Caniches,
Mohairs Jacquards Crepons, Camel's Hair effects,
Silk and Wool effects Scotch mixtures, plain weaveS.