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Middletown transcript., 1896-02-29

Hundreds of young women are going
in as trained nurses, and it has to be ad-
mitted that there are few occupations
which admit of so many possibilities.
for woman of cleverness and ambi-
tion. They vary in characteristics as
much as men do, but experience shows
that if an intelligent nurse gets a good
paying case we'll in hand with several
doctors and a lot of relatives she CAP
lures the patient and bosses everything
and everybody, and it is impossible to
dislodge her when she once gets good
foothold. Most the nurses of to-day
are striking examples of the ..'new wo-
man." the OILY difference being that
tney wear dainty caps and long aprons
instead of boomers.
Middletown transcript., 1896-02-29
1896. THE SUN. 1896
BALTIMORE, MD.
THE PAPER OF THE PEOPLE,
For THE PEOPLE AND WITH THE PEOPLE.
~,

For THE PEOPLE AND WITH THE PEOPLE.
Honest in Motive.
Fearless in Expression.
Sound in Principle
Unswerving in its Allegiance to
Right Theories and
Right Practices.
THE SUN publishes all sthe news all the
time, but it does not allow its columns to be
degraded by unclean, immoral or purely sem
sational matter.
Editorially, The SUN is the consistent and
unchanging champion and defender of popu-
lar rights and interests against political
machines and monopolies of every character.
Independent in all things, extreme in none.
1t is for good laws, good government and
good order.
By mail Fifty Cents a month, Six Dollars
year.
Middletown transcript., 1896-02-29

1t is the wise housekeaper who al
ways has few old newspapers on hand.
When occasion requires she makes one
into stove polisher, and it does excel
lent work. Layers of newspapers DO not
Come amiss as lining for carpets. In
fact, newspapers make floor wadding
even better than that sold in the 81 ores,
because the presence of the ink in the
paper is said to exclude moths. News
papers make chest protector not to
be despised, and for wrapping up win
ter or summer clothes which are to be
packed away they are unequaled.
Middletown transcript., 1896-02-29


The hand that rocks the cradle, y
washes the dishes, wields the broom
and makes the bread is apt to lose some
of It's pristine beauty while performing
these duties. Rubber gloves will do
much towards preventing tough skin
and palms, broken nails and the other
signs of toll. A half lemon kept near
the kitchen sink and used TO remove
stains from the fingers after plring ve-
getables and fruit will aid in the good
work, while dipping tile hands into q
bowl OF oatmeal after washing them
win do much to preserve the fins text
ure Of the akin,
Middletown transcript., 1896-02-29

Brown pa per and paper bags are too
frequently thrown into the fire or ash
barrel. whereas, if they were carefully
folded and in odd moments cut into d dish
papers, croquettes and similar dishes
would not be so often sent TO tatle
with lut being properly drained.
The clean bags should be saved for
sending out of the house, for certain
articles can be packed in them muc b
more easily than in loose paper.
Middletown transcript., 1896-02-29
B. & O. Railroad.

.. NJ. THEVOSI, GenerM Manager.
j. Z. WOOD. General Passenger Agent.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-09-09

inee for superior Judge and the Populist
nominee for assemblyman. 1t Is also
authoritatively stated that a complete
arrangement for fusion on senatorial
nominee for the district composed of the
counties of Orange. Riverside and San
Bernardino has been fully perfected. No
senatorial candidate by either of the
two parties to the fusion has as yet been
announced.
The Mckinley club of Tustin met last
evening and voted to invest in flag and
a banner.
The announcement made by Mr.. Cad
dick that Mr.. Short of Fresno cannot
fulfill his appointment in. Orange county
compels the club to secure another Or
ator for their meeting on the 21st inst.
Arrangements are being made at Gar
den Grove to organize a Bryan and silver
club soon.
On the evening of the 9th inst. at Full
1erton, and on the succeeding evening,
Thursday, at Buena Park, meetings will
be held in the interest Of Bryan and sill
yer. Hon. " Montgomery will be pres
ent and probably Mr.. F. o. Daniels. the
two contestants for Democratic nomin-
alton for superior judgeship.
Scarborough Of Los Angeles Is down
on legal business.
Frank s. Volk, from San Bernardino,
Is in here in search of business In the
fruit line.
B. F. Hall and wife are back from
Long Beach much refreshed by their
sojourn.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-09-09
RIVERA
Depot Buildings Burned-nost Of the Contents
Sryed

DepUt OuilutuBo OuTueu-I10St d tno Contents
Srvsd
RIVERA, Sept. s.-Yesterday about
1:30 pm. the depot was discovered to
be on fire and in less than an hour 1t was
mass of smouldering ruins. Fortu-
nately quite number of men were
available and they did most effective
work in removing goods and saving the
adjacent saloon building.
The walnut association had 1889
sacks in the depot valued at about $780,
Happily the greater part of these were
in the packing house at the east end.
and were rolled out and saved A lot
of new desks for the school.house which
came Saturday morning were entirely
consumed and Will be quite q loss to the
district. The orange association lost
about $175 in boxes. Agent Tomkins,
with assistance. succeeded in saving his
express matter. books, papers, press,
etc There was very little freight left
in the depot. The Walnut association
loses about $4,000 in sacks, Irvine, stem
ellis. etc.
The Rivera depot was considered the
handsomest on the line between Los
Angeles and San Diego and though very
oommodious, was not large enough for
the business of the place, particularly
during the walnut shipping season.
which will soon be upon US. 1t is believ-
ed that the railroad company will soon
have in its place new depot, and one
amply sufficient for all needs.
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SANTA BARBARA
Bonds Voted for improvement Of the Wste
System


System
SANTA BARBARA, Sept. s.-The
water bonds at yesterdays election car
ried with an overwhelming majority.
The election was held under city ordi-
nances Nos. 296 and 29S ,provding for the
issuance of $4,000 bonds for the pur-
pose of creating water supply
Total number Of votes cast 9S5; for, Gil {;
against, "A. This result insures an
abundant supply Of fresh water and the
construction of salt water plant for
sprinkling streets and extinguishine
fires.
Frank Miller was arraigned in the su-
perior court yesterday on a charge OF
abductipg Hattie Abner from her home
at San Pedro and bringing her to this
city, where he enjeavored to put her in
a house Of il.fame. The prisoner was
given until the 10th inst. to plead, and
s. e. Crow appointed to defend
him. Miller is the San Francisco butte,
who enticed a man into house and
shot him for a burglar.
A party of fifty, consisting Of thirty
members of Santa Barbara parlor No.
JIG, N. S. G. W., and twenty guests. leave
tomorrow for Ventura to attend the
grand Admission day celebration under
the auspices OF the Native Sons, Native
Daughters and Pioneers.
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membership since the last meeting, and
besides some twenty odd have declared
their intention Of voting for silver, but
who, for reasons of their own, did not
care to have their names show on the
list. The new registration credits Long
Beach city with 1923 voters, and the
other township precinct, Cerritos, with
1873, making 511 in ALL the most of whom
are for Bryan, equal rights and silver,
and they don't care who knows 1t.
Judge w. T. Kendrick called the
meeting to order and introduced Dr. NJ.
A. Schultz. who told in a taking little
speech why he was a silver man.
Prof. Manley of Los Angeles, who is
passing the summer here, was the
speaker of the evening. The gentle
man gave a historical resume of the
finances Of the world, and the conspic-
uous and indispensable part always al
loted to silver in the money systems of
the nations. His speech was full of
matter for reflection and was so weight
ed with proofs as to carry conviction
with it. He quoted extensively from
Bishop Walsh of Ireland President Diaz
of Mexico and Congressman Judge Nc
CURE Of California, all distinguished
lights and authorities on the economic
finances, and all strong advocates of the
equal use of silver with gold in the mon
eys of the nation.
Saturday night there will be, a grand
rally and mass meeting of the friends
of silver at the tabernacle. Ex-Mayor
Honest Harry Hazard and Judge Utley
from Los Angeles will be down to adj
dress the citizens. The Long Beach
band will be out. The meeting will be
under the auspices Of the Long Beach
Township Silver club, and will be pre-
sided over by the Hon. H. c. Dillon.
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REDONDO
Prominent Young People United In Harriage.
Notes and Personals

Prominent Young People United In Harfiage.
Notes and Personals
REDONDO, Sept S.-Dr. Frank Rea
Henry and Miss Cora Belle Simonds of
Dayton, Ohio, were united in marriage
by the Rev. N. H. G. Fife of Pasadena
at high noon today in the parlors Of the
Hotel Redondo. The wedding was a
quiet affair, only the brides parents and
a few friends being present. The hotel
parlors never looked more beautiful
than they did today with their dainty
decorations of smilax and pink carna-
tions. The mantel was draped with
graceful festoons of smilax and banked
with pink, and the same effective
scheme was carried out artistically
throughout the spacious apartments.
In the large bow window where the GER
emony was performed pretty back
ground of potted palms and tropical
plants formed fit setting for the beau
tiful yet simple array Of pink carna
tions and smilax. The happy twain
stood under large wedding bell OF
white, carnations. Miss Edith Simonds
the brides sister, acted as bridesmaid
and Harry Rea Calender was best man.
After the ceremony the wedding party
repaired to the dining-room, where a
sumptuous breakfast was served. The
tables were radiant with La France
roses and carnations. After receiving
the hearty good wishes of their friends
the newly-wedded couple took the af-
ternoon train for their future home m
Dayton, Ohio.
Among those present were: Mr.. and
Mrs. A. A. Simonds, Miss Edith ST.
monds. Mrs. Collender, Mr. and Mrs
Hutchins, Col. and Mrs. J. o. Wheeler
Mr.. and Mrs William Pridham, Mr.. and
Mrs. Percy Schumacher, Mines. Whit
son Oakley, Crank, Fife, r. Fl. Heron
Wallace, Norris and Otis, Misses Bea-
trice Chandler and Blakeley. Megsrs. Fl.
p. Ainsworth, w. r. Norris, Geo. Otis
and J. p. Chandler.
Mr. and Mrs. George Dunn gave a
very pleasant party at their home in
Redondo last Saturday evening. The
time was eDjoyably spent with music
and dancing, after which delicious
collation. was served. Those present
We're Mr.. and Mrs. Dunn, Mr.. and Mrs
Hughes, Mrs. Wellington, MIR. and Mrs.
Todd, Mines. Norris and McEwen,
Misses Higgins and Dunn, Messrs. w
Wooley A. Dunn, AL Vincent, Joe Ros
sena and w. Wigle.
The steam schooner Protection fin
ished discharging her cargo of lumber
this morning and set sail for the north.
Frank w. Goodbody has become one
of the most enthusiastic anglers at the
beach. This morning he sailed forth al
o'clock and got as his reward a fins
string of large mackerel.
A. p. Elliott of Santa Monica was ir
town today on business.
Misses Pearl and Grace MacDon-
aid returned to their home i'm Rivera
this afternoon, after pleasant sojourn
Of two weeks at the beach.
Mrs. Abbott of the Redondo public
schools returned from Oakland, where
she has been spending her vacation, on
the Corona this morning.
j. w. Anderson of the Redondo Beach
company has returned from his vaca-
ton.
Messrs. J. ]. Roach and Jack Hartiga n
and the Misses Ella and Margeret
Walsh drove over to Compton this af-
ternoon to attend party there this
evening.
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SANTA ANA
The Republican Clans Gather In Convention,
Nominations Made

The Republican Clans Gather In Convention,
Nominations Made
SANTA ANA, Sept. S-The city is alive
today on account of the gathering to
the Republican county convention.
which assembled in Neills hall, and was
promptly called to order at 10 a. m. by
S. M. Craddick, chairman of the Repub-
lican central committee.
A. Y. Wright of Santa Ana was made
temporary chairman. and r. Y. Will
liams temporary secretary. Committees
Of five each on credentials. order of
business and resolutions were appointed.
Adjournment was then taken till 1870
p. m, at which hour the committees re-
ported. Number of delegates present
permanent; st. Louis Republican plat
form be Endorsed and the nominees
thereon, also that Senator Perkins be
Endorsed, and candidates for assembly
and senate be pledged to his support for
reelection to the United States senate.
A resolution to adopt the Crawford
county method Of primaries wa9 de-
feated by vote of Al to 66. a. B. West
Of Santa Ana and District Attorney
Tor superior judgeship. The first ballot
resulted: West 43, Ballard SO. The NOM
nation, on motion Of West, was made
unanimous.
MI. Chinneworth Of Anaheim was by
reclamation made nominee for Assem-
blyman. Delegates to senatorial con-
vention to be held at Newport Wharf
on the 10Th inst. were chosen.
A complete understanding has been
reached between the Democrats and
Popultsts Of Orange county. The forces
will be united on the Democratic nom.
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Relative to animals, six cases reported
at this office, all of which were looked
into and attended to. Two horses were
shot; IL animals have been reported to
this office that have been turned out to
die, and were turned over to the pound
to be cared for or sold. Twenty-Five
persons have been warned against u.s.
ing horses with sore shoulders and lame.
There were few cases reported which
had no foundation for complaint ~
In the miscellaneous cases, there were
number of cases of hayward girls IRE
ported by different officers), some of
whom have been seen and others are
now being looked after
Various matters have been attended
to during the past month, in the way of
looking after different grading camps
and working teams about the city.
Mrs. Thomas Goss was elected by bal
lot as a member of the board of direct
ors. Since the last meeting horse and
buggy have been purchased by the sicie-
W Tor the use of Officer Clark, $45 of
which was collected some months ago
oy number of benevolent ladies of the
city, the balance on the outfit was fur
nished by the society. The president
was authorized to accept the offer Of
DR.. Bowers, editor of the California
Voice, to furnish slips, the number nor
to exceed 500, for an appeal to the public
IN interest of the work: also abridged
reports to be furnished by the secretary
to send members of the society.
Mr.. Lee Of the committee on applica-
ton to board Of supervisors for allow
ance toward the support of the socie-
tvs officer, reported that they had made
and filed in the name of the society a
fresh application, to which were at
tached the assent of the sheriff to ap-
point the officer a deputy provided his
department should not be responsible
for his pay. and the opinion of the dis
trict attorney that the board had the
legal right and power to make such
provision. There was also annexed 4
condensed report of over twenty cases
attended to by the society's officer in
the county outside Of the city within
the last six months. besides a large num-
Der of cases reported, but which the So
ciety, on account Of lack Of funds, hal
been unable to attend to. The commit
tee is promised hearing by the board
before the estimates for the coming year
are fixed.
Justice. Hawkins of the English bench
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VENTURA

VENTURA, Sept. ESPECIAL Core
spondence.) Miss Ellen Beech Yaw, of
worldwide fame, is spending few days
with Mrs. Lewis w. Andrews, one of her
ng-esteemed friends
Miss Edith Rice and sister started for
Ann Arbor. Mich, Thursday, where
they win attend the University of Mich
igan during the coming year.
The steamerGeorge Loomis loaded her
usual cargo of crude oil at the wharf to-
day. The captain reported unusual in
shore currents of Pigeon point and Point
Sur on his last trip to San Francisco.
Were it not for his con tinual use of the
lead he says the ship would have been
stranded beside the Colombia, the fog
was SO dense.
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SAN BERNARDlN0
Democrats and Populists Agree to Fuse-Pol
itlcal and Personal

itlcal and Personnel
SAN BERNARDINO, Sept. S.-Since
the Democrats and Populists have de-
cided on fusion it now remains to fill
the places On the Populist side of the
house, j. B. Stuart is prominently mem
toned for state senator, with no one AS
yet mentioned to oppose him in the con-
vention. AS to assemblyman, Jack
Blair of San Bernardino, W. D. Steph-
ems and W. P. Rogers of Highland are
mentioned. While Messrs. Blair and
Stephens are not avowed candidates,
they will make the fight If the nomina-
ton falls to them. In the contest for
judge the fight before the convention
will be between A. 3. Paris, George 3.
Cole and w. J. Curtis. AS to supervi-
sors, announcements have not yet been
made. From the desert portion it is
thought that II. H. West of The Needles
will have no opposition. In all, the flu
sion gives general satisfaction.
J. w. McVicon of Corona, M L. Nor
row and George Branch of San Bernar-
dino have left on q prospecting tour of
two months. They will confine their
operations to in and about Galen.
The Bryan meeting at Yuciapa was Il
grand success. In the district there are
emily sixty votes and f1fty-seven have
come out for Bryan.
Box Al turned in an alarm of Are last
night ats7:15. The fire was on the cor
ner Of H and Ninth streets, being the
pretty little cottage OF Ben Merits. The
IRE was caused by a lamp exploding.
Mr.. Merits was badly burned while try
ing to save q trunk containing valua-
bliss. There was $500 insurance
DIR. A. Thompson, superintendent of
the county hospital has been granted a
leave Of absence for ten days.
The board OF supervisors has set aside
the following sums for the extermina-
ton of rabbits: Grapeland, $35; Mount
View. $36; Etiwanda, $35; Bloomington
$40; Cucamonga, $35.
In the matter Of purchasing certain
real estate adjoining and to the east of
the hospital grounds the board of SUI
pervisors has resolved to buy.
Frank West, who was charged with
enlbeZzling some hardware from c. M.
Mettler, has bailed himself out, putting
up a $500 cash bail.
John Worthington, who walked IN
from Holcomb valley on Sunday, was
overcome by heat and Is now quite i'll
from the effects.
Big meetings were held last evening
at Highland and Rialto. Speakers from
the Bryan club Of this city attended the
meetings.
c. A. Puffer Of Mound City left Mon
Gay on visit to Talmage, Neb.
j. G. Davis Of Mound City left today
for Brooklyn for three months.
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CARPINTERlA

CARPENTERIA, Sept. s.-Mr. and
Mrs. Thomas George of Santa Barbara
are visiting DR.. and Mrs. Marquis.
The ladies of the M. e. church South
will serve turkey at the church Sat
urday from - m. to pm. All are in
vited.
Miss Bateman of San Francisco is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. E. F. l.. Bells
The bean crop in Carpenteria is most
ly all cut.
The AlcatrazAsphalt company is ship
ping a number of carloads of asphalt
paving material to New York city.
District Attorney A. A. Ogesby spent
Sunday in Carpenteria. His health has
improved of late.
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HUMANE SOCIETY

Regulsr Meeting Held Yes.ertay-New Mem
b.r Of the Board Elected
The regular monthly meeting of the
Humane society was held yesterday af-
ternoon at 315 West Sixth street, with the
following members present: President,
Major w. G. Wedemeyer, DIR. Walter
Lindley, Chief Glass, Cassatt Davis and
Miss Mills. Regular routine work was
dispensed with, the following report
from Humane officer Clark presented:
Relative to children, 90 cases reported,
and SO children involved; 2 sent to Or
phans' home on Alpine street. 2 found
homes for sent to the asylum, l sent
to the Ransom home. The other chill
dren remain with their parents for the
present.
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POMONA
An Ignorant Miscreant Attempts to Wreck @
TraIn-Notcs

lf0ln--N0tc4
POMONA, Sept. SAN attempt was
made to wreck a Southern Pacific train
ir this city last night by half-drunken
fellow named Jack HUFF. Huff placed a
heavy board across the White avenue
crossing of the road, when Deputy
Sheriff Slanker discovered him at his
work and accosted him, asking Huff
what he was doing. Huff made reply
that he was going to wreck a Southern
Pacific train. Slanker attempted to ar
rest him and HUFF took to flight running
over into a nearby prune orchard and
telling Slanker that If he came any near
Ell he would bore a hole In him. Slanker
kept gradually edging over to Huff with
concealed club, and, when near enough,
swung 1t around, striking Huff across
the head. and laying him low. He Their
took Huff into custody and the trial was
conducted before Justice Barnes today,
his sentence being q fine Of $125 Of 125
days in the county jail.