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The herald., 1896-08-18
WHEN THE AXLE BREAKS.
The Device Used on n Ponderous Trucl
When 1t Became Crippled.

Tho Device Used on Ponderous Truck
When 1t Became Crippled.
When buggy wagon or other compara-
lively light vehicle breaks a rear axle near
the hub, where axles usually break, tho
driver usually gets plank or light stick
of timber, makes one end fast under the
forward part of the wagon and let's the
other end trail to the rear as support for
tho broken axle. 1t doesn't lift 1t quite TO
It's ordinary level, but it raises it high
enough, and with the axle thus supported
the driver goes to the repair shop. Tho
other day one of those immense four
wheeled trucks used for carrying iron
beams and columns appeared down town
with broken rear axle broken Mt the
hub on the off side Of the truck.
A piece of plank or light stick Of tim
ber wouldn't do for ponderous truck like
this. Two heavy planks had been set on
edge, with blocks of wood between them
ut suitable distances apart, and then the
planks had been bolted together with bolts
running through the blocks. The two
planks thus held on edge wero stout
enough. They were secured to the forward
end of the truck, trailing to the rear In tho
usual way. The broken axle rested apon
them at pretty near its usual height The
wheel now in disuse was slung with
chain under tho long high beams of tho
truck.
While the combined planks were amply
strong to support tho axle, still tho pres
sure upon them was tremendous, and the
square corners had been worn Off and the
planhs had been worn away on tho under
side until they were pointed at the ends,
thus bringing u long surface of wood on
the under edges Of the planks in contact
with the pavement. AS the four big
horses moved on with the great truck there
was faint odor of burning wood in tho
air, and now and then little trace of
smoke floated out from under the ends of
tho planks, from the charring Of the wood
there by friction as the planks were drawn
along the stone pavement with tho great
weight of the truck upon them. New York
Sun
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is threatened by reason Of the degen-
eracy of many of its members. That this
party as we have known it may not die.
let the faithful of years rally around its
historic banner, reform its broken lines,
and with abiding faith in the final tri-
umph of its principles, unite to restore
the name Democrat to its former mean
ing and proud distinction.
To this end we request all Democrats
who are opposed to the platform adopt
ed and the candidates nominated at
Chicago, to organize in their several
states and to send representatives to
the convention of the National Demo-
cratic party to be held at indianapolis,
on Wednesday, September ., 1896 in ac-
cordance with the call heretofore issued
by the national committee.
(Signed)
W. D. BYNUM. Chairman.
JOHN r. WILSON, Secretary.
Charles Tracy, F. w. McCutcheon, S.
NJ. Holding, w. B. Haldeman, j. NJ.
Falkner, Ellis Usher. +. w. Lehman,
John p Hopkins, executive committee
of the National Democratic party.
The herald., 1896-08-18
HOW MANY TONS DO YOU LIFTi
Laborers Often Raise From Three to -Four
Hundred Tons a Day.

1t is interesting, but not always easy to
make comparisons between the energy re-
quired for doing various kinds of work.
The simplest way to make the comparison
Is to estimate the amount Of energy OF per-
forming each task in terms of foot pounds
or foot tons, the meaning of which is the
energy required to lift one pound or one
ton to a height of one foot.
1nasmuch as there are 2,240 pounds in
ton, II is obvious that it requires 2,240
times as much effort to lift one ton as to
lift one pound, and that the lifting of one
pound to height of 2, $40 feet is precisely
equivalent to the lifting of one ton to the
height Of one foot
In talking OF things in this way we are
supposing a somewhat imaginary condi-
tion of affairs-for instance, we may sum
mon to our aid hypothetical pulleys in
which friction has no existence, and by a
succession of such pulleys we can, by pull
ling rope through Il distance Of 100 feet,
raise 100 pounds to the height of one foot
without exerting Il stronger pull upon the
rope than would be required to lift sin
gle pound 10 the height of one foot The
element Of time is generally left out of
consideration in such a calculation, the
actual work done being the only matter
thought about
A few rough estimates of the energy ex-
pressed in this way required for executing
certain tasks reveal some curious results.
Assuming TN average condition of roads it
is reckoned that walking one mile is equiv
alent to lifting l7H tons to the height of
one foot; walking four miles requires four
times as much energy, and is equivalent
to lifting 10 tons to the height of one foot.
Carrying co pounds Il distance of four
miles is considered to require 100 foot
tons of energy, and this affords conven-
lent sort of unit for dealing with the energy
required for bigger tasks.
A peddlcr in the course Of days work
is supposed on the average to exert some
thing like 800 foot tons of energy, q dock
laborer's efforts are currently put down at
325 foot tons, days labor at pile driving
requires 332 foot tons, and a paver in the
course of days labor puts forth as much
energy as would lift 352 tons to the height
of one foot, or one ton to the height of 352
feet
A days work for an ordinary laborer is
estimated at from 800 to 400 foot tons, this
being very hard work. Turning winch
pretty steadily all day long is tho equiva-
lent of something like 375 foot tons, while
a convict is generally let off with the ex-
penditure Of about 80 foot tons per day
london Tit Bits
The herald., 1896-08-18
1t Had a Different Rims.

GAS new woman" he said, "I suppose
you will object to the wedding ring as .
symbol of mans tyranny"
"Of course l SHALL" she replied. Gun
der no circumstances would 1 consent to
wear such thing. 1t is not essential to .
marriage and it stands for all that is OBJ
jectionable in the marriage relation
"And on the same theory" no con-
tinued, 81 suppose you will refuse to wear
an engagement ring also"
"Well no." she answered slowly and
thoughtfully. "That's very different
matter"
"But theoretically it,
"There is no use arguing" she inter-
rupted. ~ don't care what it is theoretic-
ally. Practically it is very often a dia-
mond, while the wedding ring is only
plain gold, and that makes all the differ
cncc in the world. Chicago Post.
The herald., 1896-08-18
A GAUZY FAIRY TALE
That East Side Park Robbery With It's
Vivid Details


In the Times of yesterday morning
there was printed an article with scare
headlines detailing the alleged expert
ences of Arthur Brayton. an Insley de-
tective, who it was claimed had gone
out to East Side pax Sunday night, had
been held up by eight men in buggy
had succeeded in putting the entire gang
to flight single-handed and alone by the
use of his billy. and other narrowing de-
tails to the extent of three-quarters of a
column. 1t was also stated that Bray
ton had arrested two of the men and had
them locked up and was sure of the cap
ture of the rest of the bold, bad robbers
The facts in the case are that Brayton
called at the police station little after
midnight in a hack with two female
companions. There had been two men
arrested on Alameda street a little after
1880 by Officers Stewart and Sawyer
for raising disturbance with some of
the women of that locality. Brayton
spoke of their arrest and said he want
ed to see them as he thought they had
tried to rob him. This was refused, as
at that hour of the night no one is al
lowed to see a prisoner. Brayton had
evidently been drinking, and he said he
had two witnesses in the hack who could
identify the men. meaning the women.
He was told to call again in the morn
ing and left after some further talk.
Yesterday Brayton denied that there
was any truth in the Times wild and
woolly article, and characterized 1T as
pure rot. He had been out at East Side
park driving with q female companion
and had a fight with the men who were
arrested.
In the scuffle with one of them he
got scratch on t1,e nose. The robbers
were a figment of the youthful mag
ination of the enterprising CD reporter.
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vention ere neither Democratic or pa-

vention are neither Democratic or "a
triotic and that their success would lead
to national dishonor and business ruin.
NAP LOOKS NICE.
CANTON, o., Aug. 17.-Major and
Mrs. Mckinley reached home from
Cleveland at / o'clock this afternoon.
Major Mckinley never looked more con-
fident or in better health and spirits.
FUSION CERTAIN.
BOISE, Idaho. Aug. 1.-THE state
conventions of the Democratic and Pop
ulist parties will meet here tomorrow.
The delegates are now mostly on the
ground. 1t is generally conceded that
they will fuse on the lecetral and state
tickets. The governorship will probably
go to the Democrats.
IMPORTANT IF TRUE
ATLANTA, Ga, Aug. ia special
to the Journal from Thomas, Ca, says
that Senator Ben Tillman arrived at
noon yesterday and was met at the de-
pot by Hon. Thomas Watson, the Pop
ulist vice presidential nominee. The sem
ator went Immediately to the Watson
home, dined with the candidate and re-
manned as his guest until midnightw when
he left on the Georgia train, bound for
Atlanta. During the afternoon Tillman
and Watson were privately closeted in
Watson's study.
HE COULDN'T DECLINE
KANSAS CITY, Mo. Aug. 17.~A spe-
cial to the Journal from Washington
quotes Governor William j. Stone of
Missouri as stating that he will not be
chairman of the Democratic national
campaign committee for the very good
reason that the craftsmanship has not
been offered to him. Governor Stone
states, ho>>yer. that he was offered a
place on the national committee, though
not as chairman, but that he could not
accept the charge without resigning the
governorship of Missouri, and this he
did not care to do.
SEEKING NEW FIELDS.
LONDON. Aug. 1.-THE Berlin cores
pondent of the Chronicle says that look
Ing to the possibility of protection re-
gime in the United States under McI<in-
ley and the reducing of the German
American trade, the directors of the
North German Lloyd Steamship COM
pany mediate the promotion of new
lines in other directions, especially in
Eastern Asia. for the employment of
their fleet. They will ask the govern
ment to increase the subsidy for steam
ship lines of this character
ENGLISH OPINION.
LONDON, Aug. 1.-THE Times this
morning publishes a long article upon
election prospects in America, including
copious extracts from and comments
upon Coins Financial School. In one
editorial commenting upon the article,
the Times admits that it is rash to en-
deavor to predict the result of the elec
ton, and it urges Republicans to drop all
abstract arguments and to endeavor to
convince the working classes that they
will be the greatest sufferers by reason
of any financial juggling"
The herald., 1896-08-18
AN OIL FIELD INCIDENT
Four-fiorse Team Runs Away ami One OF the
Animals Is Killed

A bad runaway accident occurred yes
terday morning out in the oil region, ir
which one horse was killed, but fortu'
nately no other damage was done.
four-horse team attached to tank
wagon was standing at the top of the
hill on Court street, the driver pelns
away on business.
The horses started and dashed down
the steep incline, when near the foot
attempting to turn into the yard of NJ
Cheesebrough. to whom the outfit be
longed. In turning one of the animals
slipped and fell, breaking its neck and
dying instantly The rest of the team
could not run dragging the body and
were stopped before anything further
had happened.
The herald., 1896-08-18
Shcridan's First Wife.

The accounts Of Drury Lane thcatcr were
kept by her with irreproachable caro- and
neatness, and so long as she was able to
give her time to this task method and or
der prevailed and prosperity rcigncd
Moreover, she relieved her husband Of the
irksomc labor of reading the manuscripts
of upliedged and prcsumptuous authors
= + She never courted or cared for celeb
rity, whether as maid or matron, the fam
lily hearth being always her favorite sphere
of influence. Yet there was nothing
The herald., 1896-08-18
IMPERSONATED AN OFFICER
A Long Beach Denizen Who Wanted Free
Drinks

A man named Henry Miller, wearing
n regulation deputy sheriff's badgE was
arrested near the corner of First and
Wilmington streets about o'clock last
evening by Officer Loomis and locked
up for impersonating an officer. Miller,
1t seems. was using his star to coerce
salonnkeepers into furnishing drinks
and procuring for himself other privl-
leges.
When accosted by Loomis he admitted
that he was not a deputy sheriff and had
no right to wear the star, claiming that
it had been given him and he wore it just
for fun. His home. ne said. was in Long
Beach. He will be given an opportuni-
ty today to tell Justice Owens what he
was trying to do with his badge.
The herald., 1896-08-18
FIRE At SAN PEDRO
A Residence Burned-Two firemen Seriously
Injured

SAN PEDRO, Aug. 1.-THE two-story
building occupied by the Noll family
burned to the ground tonight. The build
ing was one of the finest in the city and
was situated in the western part of town.
near several other fine buildings. The fire.
men made a desperate fight against the
spread of the fire and succeeded in saving
a residence within thirty feet of the burned
building. Bert Lane. fireman. was over
come by the smoke and heat. Dan Garrett
was injured by a falling wall.
Loss on building and furniture amounts
to over $4,000, of which $500 was covered by
insurance. The cause of the fire is un-
known
The herald., 1896-08-18
EXpressmsn's Troubles

NEW YORK. Aug 17-There appears TO
be no immediate prospect of a settlement
OF the strike of the Adams Express COM
pany employees. General Agent McWill-
Jams says he has received more than forty
applications for each place vacated by the
strikers. The strikers say delegates have
been sent to Philadelphia. Pittsburg anG
Baltimore to urge the men employed by the
company in the cities mentioned to Join the
strikers. Some of the new men engaged
by the company have quit work.
The herald., 1896-08-18

worthy shrinking from her duty In ALI Cir
cumstances. On the contrary, she entered
the world of fashion with n grace which
was second nature, and she shone In 1t
with a beauty which was unrivaled and a
brilliancy nearly as remarkable Her love
for her husband was akin to worship He
was attached TO her with all the romantic
jealousy and devotion Of lovers Sheri-
dan. a Biography" by W. Fraser Rae.
The herald., 1896-08-18
A Mill ShutDnwn

MILWAUKEE. Aug. IA special from
Manistee. Mich, says the two mills at the
salt block and lurberyard of the Peters
Salt and Lumber company are shut down
on account of a strike. throwing 500 men
out of employment. The firm notified the
men at pay day, the 18th, of 10 per cent
reduction in wages. This morning enough
men did not come to work to operate the
mills in full SO they did not attempt to
RIM
The herald., 1896-08-18
MINING EXCHANGE
Heavy Sale of Brown-Oake Gold Stock-Ad-
vance in Bank Stock

At the mining and stock exchange
yesterday it was reported that $1,000
shares of Brown Dake Gold company's
stock was sold to a large Denver firm.
At the exchange business was quiet
Brown-Dake stock was offered at 10
cents with no takers. First National
bank increased on a bid price to $121.
Los Angeles National bank stock was
offered at S102
The herald., 1896-08-18
Would Admit of No FriIIs.

Tramp-Madam, do you speak Frenchs
Lady of the House (suspiciously)-No.
"Do you speak German?"
"No."
"Nor Spanish.
"No. What do you'-
"Then, madam, fear that shall have
to ask you for something to eat in plain
English. Chicago Record.
The herald., 1896-08-18
A MtcstI,ng Match

ROCHESTER, n. Y, Aug. 17.-Dan Nc
Leod, the California wrestler. won his
match with Ed Atherton of Belfast, in this
city tonight. Mcleod was to throw Ath-
erton three times within one hour actual
wrestling time. He gained the first fall in
half an hour and the second in ten min
utes. Atherton became i'll after the first
fall and gave up at the end of the second.
The herald., 1896-08-18
Getting the Good out.

Landlady-I believe in letting coffee boil
for 30 minutes That's the only way to
get the good out of it.
New Boarder Casting his and leaving it)
You have succeeded admirably, ra'am.
Pick Me Up.
The herald., 1896-08-18
Doe,n,t annteciate Melody

Fred Brown, youth of 49, went to the
Orpheum last night and when he left felt
so hilarious that he went down Main street
singing at the top of his voice. This dis
turbed the peace and quiet of Officer Ross
Phillips who accordingly ran the joyfu,
young man i'll and locked him up for the
night.
The herald., 1896-08-18
Death of Graham Okey

Graham Okey, aged IS years, died at the
residence OF his parents on West Tenth
street, yesterday, after an illness of six
W. Okey and the grandson of Supervisor
y. w. Francisco. He was a youth of more
than average attanments, and for some
studio Of his uncle, j. Bond Francisco and
was qeserNedly popular among large cir
cle; The family have the sincere sympathy
The funeral will take place from the fam.
iiy residence this afternoon at o'clock.
All prices of wallpaper greatly reduced
A a. Eckstrom, S24 South Spring street.
The herald., 1896-08-18
rIarriage Licenses

Marriage licenses were yesterday is
sued to Frank a. Hamilton of Cucamon-
ga, and Mabel V. Libby of Pasadena;
Edward Kay and Margaret Nelson
both of Los Angeles; Philip l.. Purinton
and Minnette Murphy, both of Los An
geles.
The herald., 1896-08-18
PrnfltS nm Medicines

The margin of profit that Tip Top
Cough Syrup yields to the dealer is not
as great as that of some other remedies
This is one of the reasons why some
dealers try to persuade customers to
accept something else" Don't be i'm
posed upon, but insist on having what
gives the best results to you. Tip Ton
STANDS without a rival in the treatment
OF all coughs and colds. Price so cents:
at all drug stores.
The herald., 1896-08-18

Wedding invitations or announcements.
either printed or engraved. fine quality,
reasonable i'll price. II. M. Lee g. Bro,
1I0 N Snring ST.
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NO TICKET NAMED

ATLANTA, Ga, Aug. 1.-THE Repub-
lican state central committee met to-
day with c. A. Buck, chairman.<presid-
ing. Resolutions were adopted declar-
ing it to be the sense of the committee
that no state ticket is to be put out this
year, leaving it to the Republicans Of
the state to vote as they see fit on state
issues, and providing for the issuing of
an address to the voters, urging them TO
devote their efforts toward the election
Of Mckinley.
BOLTS THE PLATFORM
LANCASTER, Pa, Aug. 17.-W. p.
Given, chairman of the Democratic
county cenartl committee since 1893. re-
signed today. He had bolted the Chi
cago platform and nominees and was
requested by the county committee to
stp out. In his letter of resignation he
says the doctrines Of the Chicago con-
The herald., 1896-08-18
CAMPAIGN NOTES
Politicians of All Kinds Organized for Earnest
Work

CANTON, o.. Aug. 17.-According to
kilograms received here the Mckinley
forces are organizing all over the coun-
try. Here are sample kilograms noting
organizations:
Canton, H.. Aug. 17.-Hon. William
McKinley:-The eX-soldiers, travelling
men, plow factory men, cigar makers
and the majority of other citizens of
Canton, Ill, organized Mckinley clubs.
send greeting and pledge their energetic
support in the campaign for the preser-
walton and advancement of American
institutions and American interests
(Signed) c. +. SNIVLEY.
Sharon. Pa, Aug. 17.-Hon. William
McKinley:-A Mckinley and Hobart
club was organized here with 1000 men,
bers. The membership is made up of
iron workers, who believe in protection
to American Industries and sound
money You are our friend and leader.
(Signed) j. NJ. EVANS.
Carterville, Ill. Aug. 17.-Hon Will
liam cKinley:-Carterville William
Mckinley club. 800 strong, just organ
lied, sends greetings.
(SigneO j. NJ. LANDER,
The herald., 1896-08-18

When Democratic convention de-
parts from the principles of the party no
Democrat remains under any moral OBJ
hgation to support its action, nor is there
any tradition Of the party that requires
him to do so. On the contrary. it is evi-
dence of moral weakness for anv free
man to vote to enforce policies which in
his opinion, are inimical to the welfare
OF the people or to the integrity of the
nation.
The duty of the hour is TO stand stead
fast in the defense of the ancient faith
lii this crisis there is at stake more than
Tue possibility Cf temporary victory.
The honor and perpetuity of the Demn-
cratic party are at stake. a political
organization that is untrue to itself IFS
principles, its history, it's traditions. is
dlsgraced and dishonored The existence
OF our great historical party, that has
withstood the assaults OF every force
The herald., 1896-08-18

Paint. buggy. 75c. saS S. sprins Tlly5
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-17
WHAT ECKELS SAYS
Comptroller Of Currency Very
PointedIy Speaks.
"If Free Silver is Adopted lrreparabIe
Loss Will Follow"
Dr.. Gordon. Member Of Maine Democratic
Committee on Anxious Scat.

Washington, July 16.-Mr. Eckcls,
comptroller of the currency. has made
the following statement: Il believe the
nominees of the Chicago convention
ought TO be defeated because of the
principles enunciated i'm the platform
upon which they stand and which they
unqualifiedly endorse. These princi-
pies, if crystaized into law, would, to
my mind inevitably work an ire
parable loss to every class of citizens
and cause conditions of distress on
every hand. They are not in accord
with the history, teachings or tradi-
tons of the Democratic party and
therefore cannot demand the support
of Democrats.
The point of interest with Demo-
Gratis who reject the convention ought
to be how the largest and most effect
i've majority can be secured against the
ticket named. My own view is the
naming of candidates of high character
and the framing of a platform sound
in every particular would aid to this
end 1t would afford an opportunity
which otherwise would be wanting to
dicsuss this question before Democratic
audiences by Democratic speakers. The
educational work most needed is within
the Democratic party, and it can best
be accomplished by those of Demo-
cratic faith. 1t would also give the
Democratic press something tangible
to advocate.
up TO this point the merit of the
question has not generally been dis
cussed in the conventions resulting in
the national ones. This has been more
of the denunciating of men than the
consideration of economic principles. A
Democratic ticket will double the num-
Der of those who will compel the at
tention to the merit of the question
and force the proponents of free silver
and its economic vagaries to meet the
economic facts and financial history
with something more than hysterical
oratory and passionate misstatements
-Four months of canvass carried out
upon educational lines with Democratic
speakers and papers attacking the Chi
cago platform, will lose to the candi-
dates standing upon it many thousands
of voters who otherwise might, through
lack of knowledge or Indifference vote
for them. 1t will not cause any Demo-
crat who is determined to vote for the
Republican nominees not to do so. 1t
Will simply give those who would
otherwise vote wrong and opportunity
not to do so. A larger contribution of
Democratic votes to defeat the Chi
cago nominees is better in the end for
the usefulness of the party"