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The herald., 1895-05-02
A GRACEFUL ACT
By the Farmers and Merchants Bank
Directors


AT a special meeting of the board of
directors of the Farmers and Merchants
bank most consideratc and creditable
action was adopted.
On motion of President Hellman the
sum of 5000 was voted to the widow and
family of John w. Milner, the lat cashier
of the bank, in recognition of his services
to that institution during his twenty two
years service. The money was placed
with Mr.. Hellman, the president of the
as he sees tit.
The feelings OF the management of the
bank were well expressed IN the follow
ing resolutions which were adopted
John Miner died at II :45 O'Clock pm,
E April D. 1885, For more than score of
years he has held high official positions
in the Farmers and Merchants bank of
Los Angeles, Cal. TO all trusts he has
been true. ''truc as the dial to the sun.
In every department of life John Miner
has been happy eXemplilication of the
possibilities of honesty. integrity, intelli-
gence and industry, when combined.
We, the directors of the Farmers and
Merchants bank do unanimously declare
our grievous sorrow at his untimely TAX
ing off, and desire to express unreservedly
our sincere sympathy for the loved ones
in their bereavement.
1t is ordered that this tribute to the
memory of our beloved cashier be spread
upon the minutes of this board, and that
a copy of these resolutions bo forwarded
to his family.
The herald., 1895-05-02
BACK FROM THE WAR
Return of One of the Commanders of a
Chinese War Ship

Return of One of the Commanders of a
Chinese War Ship
NEW YORK. May 1.-Commander P.
M. McGiffen, who had command of the
Chinese ironclad Chin Yuen at the battle
of Yalu, arrived here from Liverpool and
is stopping at the Astor House. The
commander received a number of wounds
in the fight. and is still somewhat deaf
He has tattered uniform OF the chinese
navy which he wore on the Chin Yuen
during the naval battle. He says it was
a stubborn fight. and was lost to the Chi
nese chiefly because they had no shells to
use except iron ones. The japanese
We're we'll supplied with shells, which
did great execution. The Chinese shot
passed through the enemys ships with
out doing any great damage. The COM
mander believes the Chinese seamen are
brave and sl1illful, and would make good
fighters if they could only trust their
leaders. The Chinese gunners fired as
true as the japanese, but did not do SO
much damage on account OF the quality
of the shot.
The commander had some very narrow
escapes during the Yalu battle. At one
time he was directly in front of the
mouth of a twelve-inch gun on his ship
as the gunner was swinging it into place
to fire. He closed his eyes and waited for
certain death. He opened them in a few
seconds and rolled off the superstructure
just before the gun went off. The com
mander carries two wounds in his lett
thigh and another over his abdomen from
fragments of shell. Commodore Lin was
supposed to be in command, but was
down in his room praying to the gods to
preserve him. The commander will go to
his home at Washington. Pa, in few
days. He did not come by the Pacific, as
the Japanese had reward of $4,000 stand
ing for him. dead or alive. McGiffen
has been in the Chinese naval service for
twelve years. He founded the naval in
stitute at Wei-Hai-Wei, and did consider
able surveying in Corea.
The herald., 1895-05-02

ming. fellow of the Royal Botanic society
of London.
Evening session-Olive Culture. by
John Calkins of Pomona.
Pruning Trees and Thinning Fruit, by
H. Culbhrtson of Eel Cajon.
Question box.
Friday. May Sd, morning session-Cit
rus Fruits, by B. +. Dixon of Escon dido.
Lemon Culture, by Frank A. Kimball
of National City.
Fruit Pests, by Judson Williams of
Fairbrook.
Afternoon session-Recess and drive to
Eecondido dam and over the valley.
Evening session-The Insect World. with
microscopic and stereoptcon illustra-
tions, by Prof c. II. Meeker of Escondido
high school. Report of Prof. A. J. Cook
of Pomona college, Claremont, entomo-
logist Of the society.
Fruit Exchanges, by T. H. B. Cham
bin of Riverside.
Miscellaneous; selection of pext place
of meeting.
Adjournment.
The herald., 1895-05-02
FAVORITES WIN TWO RACES
Some Good Sport on the Bay District
Track
Starter Ferguson Has Done Some Good Work,
But is to Retire nade
Splendid Record

SAN FRANCISCO, May 1.-This was
the 15Sth day of the meeting, and still
the interest in the sport is not on the
wane. Favorites won the third and fourth
races. The 2-year-old race was declared
off and five and half furlong selling
event substituted.
Starter Ferguson, who has been here all
winter leaves on Sunday for Chicago,
where he will start the horses at Harlem.
Ferguson S work at the Bay District track
has been very satisfactory. Out of 800
starts since the meeting began, less than
forty shave been poor ones.
John Merrill Will act as starter here
after Ferguson leaves.
Five furlongs, selling - Mautell won,
Clacqucr second, Middleton third time,
1 :03.
Six furlongs selling - Fortuna won,
Blue Bell second, San Luis Rey third /;
time. :17M.
.Five and half furlongs, seIling-Sir
Walter won. Reserve second. Halifax
third time, I:12M.
Mile and sixteenth = Lovdul won,
Malo Diablo second, McLlght third; time,
:51M.
Five and a half furlongs. selling
Banjo won, Hueneme second, Tillie s.
third time, Ill.
Six furlongs- Howard won, Quirt sec
ond, Miss Ruth third; time, :l6M.
LEXINGTON, Ky, May Weather
fine; track fast.
Three year olds and upwards, six fur
longs-Rap-a-Ta won, Half Mile second,
Sir Robe third; time :l5,
One mile--Conj ecture won, Pow Wow
second. Thurman third; time, :424.
Melbourne stud stakes. for 2-year olds,
five ngs-Lady Inez won, Longa-
light second, Semper Ego third; time.
02.
Three year -olds and upwards seven and
a half furlongs Simon W. won. Victori-
Gus second. Brendoo third; time, 1855.
Five furlongs, 2 year olds = Helena
Belle won, Fasig second, Ida third; time.
| :02h.
The herald., 1895-05-02
Cpe hing at Chicago

chicago, May 1.-The regular racing
the Hawthorne track today.
The card was not an impressive one,
few of the good horses stabbed at the track
being ready to race, but the quality OF
the field was good enough to give the
Cicero course. which is now lightning
last. few new records. William II.
easily beat George f. Smith in the open
ing race, doing the five furlongs in 59%
seconds, Ashland's mile in 40s4 also
lowered the track record, as did The
Ironmaster's ~ miles.
Five furiongs, S-year-olds and upwards
William T. won. George L. Smith sec
ond. Ottyanna third; time, 0:591a.
The herald., 1895-05-02
A REGULAR TRANSACTION
New Facts Regarding the Reputed Wheat
Deal

New Facts Regarding the Reputed Wheat
Deal
NEW YORK, May 1.-Ship brokers at
this port seem rather skeptical concern
ing the report that the Fair wheat will be
removed to Liverpool direct by sea. 1t is
declared that the charter OF iron bulls to
an aggregate OF $4,000 tons is simply for
the transaction of regular business.
Though the rate has risen to 81 shillings
for cargoes to Liverpool from San Fran
cisco, 1t will have littlo effect on New
York shipping, as the rates offered will
by no meaus tempt owners to send their
vessels around the Horn. 1t is said by
some of tho brokers that no vessels will
leave here in ballast for San Francisco
until the rate is at least As shillings, or
therea bouts
The herald., 1895-05-02
Escondido's Splendid Irrigation
System
IT WILL BOOM THAT REGION
The Programme of the Pathological
Society Meeting
4 Practical Result Of the Wright Act
Provisions-What Fruit Growers
viii Talk About

ESCONDIDO,C }, CAL, May /. 1.-Escondido' S
new irrigation system is fast nearing COM
pletion, there being over 1900 inches of
water now flowing into the reservoir
which comes from the San Luis Rey
river, distant about eighteen miles,
through fumes, dithes and tunnels. The
dam is completed to the ffty-foot con-
tour, and ample water for this year is as
sured, as the reservoir will be filled to the
fifty-foot contour in about ten DAYS. The
main pipes and bitches are nearly fin
ished from the dam to the city, dis
tance of about seven miles.
This irrigation system is being con-
structsd under the Wright law and will
cost about $3.50, 900, and will cover about
5000 acres of land. This will enable Es-
condido to offer the cheapest land and
water in Southern California. First-class
orange and lemon land is selling at $50,
which will be under the irrigation sys-
tenn.
General Manager Wade of the Santa Fe
and party, consisting, among others, OF
General Passenger Agent Byrnes and AS
sistant General Feight Agent Chambers
came in on their special tram last Thus
day night and remained over until Sat
urday morning. The object of their visit
was to look over the new water system
and the Escondido region in general. Mr..
Wade expressed great surprise at the
growth made in the Escondido country
since his last visit here one year ago. and
now that a grand water system had been
constructed, he predicted the most rapid
growth for Escondido. The party were
more than delighted with what they saw,
and after drive to the big dam pro-
nounced the water sytem perfect The
party was accom- panied on the sight see
ing trip by Mayor. Steiner, |. E. Doty,
contractor of the irrigation system, A. D.
Dunn of the Advocate W. ii. Baldridge,
A. H.. Beach and A. X. Cavath.
The Pomo!ogical society of Southern
California will meet in the college chapel,
Escondido. Thursday and Friday, May
I'd and 3d.. A large attendance is ex-
pected. The following is the programme
Wednesay, May 1-Evening session:
Overture by the Escondido orchestra; ad-
dress of welcome J. N. Turrentine; re-
sponse. L. M. Holt. Los Angeles; male
quartette; music, Escondido orchestra.
Thursday, May 2-Call to order at a.
the minutes of previous meeting. by Sec
retary D. Edison Smith of Santa Ana; re-
ports of officers and committees; admis-
sion of new members; unfinished bust
ness; new business.
Afternoon session: A general discussion
will follow the reading OF each paper. IT.
rigation as Applied at Riverside. by E.
W. Homes, editor of the Press; The Es-
condido System of Irrigation. by DR.. f.
Gundrum of Escondido; Apricot Culture,
by Henry Johnson of San Pasqual; A
Fruit Diet as Food and Drink for Health.
strength and Enjoyment. by W. S. Man
The herald., 1895-05-02
HALL ARRESTED
Contradictory Dispatches About an Alleged
EmbezZl.r

EmbezZl.r
This dispatch was published IN an after
noon paper yesterday:
ST. LOUIS, May IA special to the
Chronicle from st. Joseph, Mo-, says it
is believed George II. Hall. Buchanan
county's absconding collector. has been
captured in Los Angeles. Gal. Sheriff
Andriand today received a telegram from
Insley's detective agency there asking If
he would come with requsition papers.
The sheriff is preparing to leave for Cali
fornia tonight if he is satisfied Hall is in
custody.
A Herald reporter called to get De.
tective Inslcy's verification Of the state
ment made, but he could not gain any
information about the matter. Later in
the evening the following contradictory
dispatch came:
KANSAS CITY. Mo-, May III. W.
Hall, wanted in Los Angeles. Cal. for
alleged EN- hezzlement, is under arrest in
Trenton. Mo-, awaiting the arrival of
California officers who will take him
back to Los Angeles.
The herald., 1895-05-02
Those FISHERY Laws Again

OTTAWA. Ont, May John Costi-
gan. minister of marine and fisheries. has
received information from Captain Peter
son of the cruiser Dolphin OF the seizure
OF two American boats and the arrest of
four fishermen in Lake Erie. Orders
have been issued by the marine and fish
cries department that the two American
boats which were seized in Lake Erie for
poaching in Canadian fisheries be sur
to the nearest Canadian customs
The herald., 1895-05-02
The, Eastern Diamond

BROOKLYN, May 1.-Baltimore, 6;
base hits, Il; errors, /. Brooklyn. I; base
hits, 13; errors, 6. Batteries-Hem ing
and Robinson; Gumbert and Grim.
CLEVELAND. May 1.-Cleveland, 4;
base hits. IL; errors. 2. st. Louis. 6,
base hits, IS: errors. 5. Batteries Young,
Cuppy and thinner; Ehret and Pietz.
PITTSBURG, May 1.-Pittsburg, A..
Cincinnati. 1. Battcries-Hart and Sug-
dcn Parrott and Merritt.
WASHINGTON, May 1.-Washington-
Boston game postponedr rain.
NEW YORK. May New York. 8;
Philadelphia. /. Battcrles-Rusie and
Farrell; Weyhing, Smith, Clements and
Buckley
The herald., 1895-05-02

= One mlle-Ashland won, Pepper second,
Lobengua third; time. :40s4.
-Four furlongs-Zanona won. Marsina
second, Belvour third; time. 0:4S%.
Mile and an cignth-The Ironmaster
won, Billy Mckenzie second Bessie Bis
land third; time, :5515.
Six furlongs. selling-Pop Gray won,
Tremor second. Verdi third; time, :14%,
The herald., 1895-05-02
R;otiuq WOrkingmen

BUDA PESTH May 1.-Soon after
midnight 500 workmen marc ed through
the leading streets until dispersed by the
police, who made several arrests. A re-
port has reached here from Miskoliez that
serious conflict has taken place between
the police and thousand workmen cele-
brating May day.
The herald., 1895-05-02
THE SUBURBAN
Weights Announced for the Great Handicap
Race

Race
NEW YORK, May 1.-Handicapper W.
S. Vosburger announces the following
weights in the Suburban handicap:
Ramapo, 5, 1873; Sir Walter, 5, 1885,
Domino. A, 1913; DR.. Rice, 5. 122; Rey ell
Santa Anita, 4. ll9; Rubicon, A. 49,
Sport, 5, 116; Lazzarone, A, 1l5; Bassetlaw,
5, III; Sister Mary, 5. ITO; Declare, 4,
10s; Hornpipe. 4, 107; Dutch Skater, 4,
106; Candelabra, 6, los; Flora Thornton.
4, 1O2; Gotham, 3, 102; Ed Kearney. 4,
100; Song and Dance, 4, 80; Longdale, 4,
95; Lightfoot, 4. 93; Halloween, 3, 92.
The herald., 1895-05-02
And the Skies ODened

WINONA. Mimi. May There was
cloudburst here this afternoon. Within
ten minutes. 1.60 inches of rain fell. flood
ing the streets beyond all precedent.
Numerous buildings were struck by light
ming, but no material damage is reported.
The herald., 1895-05-02

kilograms for the following persons are
at the Western Union Telegraph COM
panys office in this city: Mrs. j. C..
Fraser, V. Montgomery. Mrs. A. c. Mills,
Charles N. Brickenstein, J. b. Kerr, j..
w. Henderson,
The herald., 1895-05-02

After winter spent in Southern California,
nothing is more desirable for the tourist than
10 return East via the Shasta Route and North
ern Pacific Railroad. The Yellowstone Park
and Dining Car Line All trains vestibuled.
Tourist cars elegantly upholstered. Scenery
unsurpassed. Weather cool and delightful
For informal tion communicate with John Clark,
229 $. Spring street. Los Angeles. or L. X.
Stateler, Gen'l Agt. 63S Market street, s. f
The herald., 1895-05-02
The Earth Tremhled

UKIAH, May la severe shock of
earthquake occm red at 3 O'Clock this aft
ernoon and lasted for some seconds.
The herald., 1895-05-02

The barracks built for European soldiers
are generally far better than the houses
of the peasantiy. Chelsea barracks in
England. cost Gzi) per man.
The herald., 1895-05-02
PERSONALS

w. A. Hayward, late of Newfoundland,
accountant. is not the party mentioned
by that name in the issue of yesterday.
The herald., 1895-05-02

Vigor. vitality and a healthy appetite, i'm
parted by little Angostura Bitters every
morning. Sole manufacturers, DR.. J. G. b.
Siegert x Sons. At all druggists
The herald., 1895-05-02
Bicycle Races Postponed

Bicycle Races Postponed
OAKLAND. May 1.-The bicycle races
were postponed until week from Satur-
day, on account of rain.
The herald., 1895-05-02
DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Worlds Fair Highest Medal and Diploma.
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
fGTSOnGi!

For those who are run down by too much
indoor life or by hard work, and who
would safely weather the coming month,
the most dangerous in the year. Paines
Celery Coml lound is the rue tonic. 1t
strengthens the nerves and puriies the
blood. Try 1t.
The herald., 1895-05-02

Wall paper mouse OF the coast. 1928 S. Spring
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1895-08-30
QUAINT HALL SETTLES.
oid-Fashioncd riecc. of Furniture II
Modern Gular,

Oid.Fashloncd Pieces OF Furniture In
Modern Guise.
Tho old.fashloned hall settle. which
has been In favor. has undergone OF
late considerable change. In It's first
form II was a pondorous. carved. semi.
gothic piece OF furniture found chiefly
In black oak. and OF somewhat too ba-
ronial dimensions to NJ into the every.
day life OF the average hall. The new
est settles are much smaller AFFAIRS.
They are not larger than the ordinary
settle-table OF our kitchens, which con
tinuos TO be an ironing table, and
which. turned back against the wall,
forms the back OF convenient seat.
Some OF these high-back settles are
painted In white enamel The back
and seats are upholstered In Morris
tapestries In indigo blue or russo,
browns, and they are exceedingly use.
ful In tho hall or on the summer plaza,
which can hardly have too many seats.
II II Is as ample as It ought to be- Al.
most any village carpenter can make
this bench with It's straight back. To
be comfortable the seat ought to be
deep, Where the woodwork Is too rude
for enameling, II may be completely
covered up with tapestry or uphol.
stored all over. The Society OF Asso.
ciated Artists have recently been max
ing settles covered in this way with
their beautiful green cotton arras,
which Is 30 cool and picturesque look
Ing. Some OF these settles are OF very
large size, with the straight back and
arms and ample seat; and they are
balanced below. Carved settles are
considerably smaller than thoy were.
They are generally made OF ebonlzed
wood or oak, ana the straight back Is
carved by decorative artists In yarl-
city Of patterns suggestive OF medieval
designs. Sea green volycteens and
delft blue tapestries are fayorlte ma
terlals for the cushion OF the seat
New York Tribune.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1895-08-30
FLoTsAM.

In 1850 there were 7s7sS printers in
this country.
Hematlte. a variety OF iron ore OF a
quality NJ for jewelry, exists In sew
oral states.
one OF the valuable treasures In the
Lcnox library. IN New York. ls an un-
broken hle OF the London Times from
1905 10 the present time.
Doctors have declared that the heart
OF Zimmerman. the famous bicycle
rider Is fully two Inches longer than the
average size OF hearts.
Tho drink bill at most London hospi-
tails Is much less than It used 20 be-
At Guys. FOR Instance, the sum yearly
expended on alcoholic liquors for the
patients Is at the rate OF shilllngs a
bed. In 1869 II was no less than $50
Not until Henry wills lmt "e-e
either raspbcrrles, or '"1 r"' s'
cherries grown ia En- u ' 10
not read OF the . 'rlp. sa.. or. rnu
ounce bel Ated 1eto' ,he six
tcegv .sngury md On before
ths nt.ont' century
" the lowing az air frors
Ia r Slrh 49,. OF law press
r. the difference In pressure
yrs marked tnv wind Is nerce, and
ere vut low Il Is mild. Thus arise
cyclones. billiards. and hurricanes, as
well as the gentlest zephyrs.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1895-08-30
CRUEL WOMAN.
rs..IsI, .hs ranl.hmsn, We. p...,..

Possibly the Punshmcnt Was Deserved.
However
There was a delightful little drama
enacted In a Third avenue express
train the other day al the crowded"
time. lie. ln common with many other
able-bodlod members Of the sex. had
pressed his way successfully through
the gates. seized upon a desirable seat
and opened his evening paper protect.
lngly before him, 80 that his pltlful
eyes might not be assallcd by any pic.
iure Of distressed damsel standing
Tho car filled rapidly. The seats were
all taken. and good deal OF the stand.
ing room also. when she entered. She
looked about for moment, her eyes
rested upon this particular youth, ana
she took mp her stand directly In front
Of him. His absorption In the news OF
the day was something inspiring to be.
hold. His eyes never lifted them.
selves beyond the printed page. A Gu
rlous CLEAN came into her own orbs
which we're slngularly pretty ones. She
shifted her position slightly. and stood
upon the gllstenlng shoe OF the reader
lie WINGED stirred uneasily. but did not
look up. Evidently faint remnants OF
chiyalry fingered In him yet, and no
felt that once TO be aware OF the fact
that a woman was standing meant to
give w his scat. SO he consciously
stroye to be unconscious OF the fee, 4
Inches OF graceful feminlnlty before
him, and OF the 1876 pounds resting upon
his foot She waited for a minute, and
then. smiling slightly to herself. she
settled more heavily upon the polished
boot. She even gave n little whlrl on
hor heel. like that which small boya
give with their heels when summer be-
gins to make the tar payemonts soft.
The reader could not be unaware OF
that Wlncing with pain and flushing
with anger, he looked up. enraged. The
flush grew deeper and the rage faded
away. lie stared az her yacantly.
"Ah. Toni" said she. sweetly.
Thank you. yes. | will sit down. And.
Tom, I'm 80 very much fatlgued-from
standing 80 long that I'm really afraid
! shan't be able TO see you this evening.
after all When will ~ I'm awfuily
sorry. but | have an engagement for
every other night this week. Don't let
me Interrupt your rcadingr'
And she buried herself In a book.
while Tom read Speaker Crisp's views
on silver upside down and reflected on
the cruelty OF womon.-New York
World.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1895-08-30
ABOUT MOSQUITOES.
The Little Pests Get Looked At by
Scientific I've

INV ANAl' AfaAa fft Inhhfh NJ ~ y
scientific Eye.
There is no reason to doubt that mos
qult0es carry diseases. and they are
seriously suspected Of propagating yell
low fever. says Washington Star. II
has been noticed that yellow fever
comes with them and goes when they
depart: also that II Is worst in sea
sons when they are most plentiful and
In localities where they are most
abundant But respecting this COM
plant comparatively little has been
definitely ascertained. The mosquito
Is likewise accused OF propagating ma
laria by carrying the Infection from one
person to another. This charge is not
proven. however. II has been long
known that only the female mosquito
bites. The male possesses no sting for
inflctlng a wound such as his mate boz
provided with. The purpose Of his ex-
istence Is merely to perpetuate the
species. and he never enters house un
less by accident. The natural food OF
the female Is the juices OF plants. and
1t Is not known why she sucks blood.
The indulgence seems to be a kind Of
dissipation with her. like whisky and
tobacco with human beings. Unlike
the latter. she never gets full but once
Her sting consists OF Ave extremely
sharp needles. two OF which are barbed
They unite and form an awl. which.
having inflicted the puncture. serves
as a tube for sucking the blood OF the
victim. The suggestion that poison
Gus fluid Is introduced into the wound
for the purpose OF making the blood
more liquid Is mere theory. The fe-
male mosquito lays her eggs In a boat
shaped mass on the surface Of still
water. From these the larvae. called
"wrlgglers." are Matched. when the
wrlggler considers that he has wrlg-
gled long enough he comes to the sur
face and carefully extrlcates himself
from his skin. which serves AZ n raft
for him to stand upon. This Is the
danger point OF his life. for the least
breath OF wind may upset the raft and
drown him. Happily escaping this
fate he illeS away ns soon as his wings
are dry. n She" the insect loses
no time In seeking for some animal or
person to torture. II has been con-
tended that the larval mosquito has
some usefulness. consuming mlasmatlc
germs In the water, but this is more
than doubtful.