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The herald., 1896-11-11
POWERS OF LONDON COMPANIES.

Among the powers still exercised is
the right of members of the WINNERS
company to sell foreign wines and splr-
it's without a license. There are sun
many free winners" through the coun-
try who do not come under the Jurlsdlc-
ton of the licensing authorities. From
time immemorial this company also en-
joyed the exclusive right of loading
and landing, pitching and turning wines
and spirits imported to and exported
from the city of London. Its FRANCHISE
is till exercised by its tackle porters
The Gunmakers. too. have kept their
right to test and approve guns at the
proof houses. They formerly had the
right to punish any man who made a
gun without having been apprenticed
to the trade, and to prevent persons
hawking guns for sale. Another COM
pauy exercising important powers is the
Scriveners, which prevents any man
practicing as a notary in the city I'M
less he is a member of the company and
duly qualified The Fishmongers' COM
pany has always had the control of the
fish trade. and reminder to this effect
came in the form of a notice recently
issued addressed to fishermen, fish
mongers, dealers in fish. and others"
warning them against the capture of
unreasonable and unclean salmon, and
of migratory fish of the genus salmon,
and its sale either in London or the
provinces. They do not. however. as
in olden times, impose fines "of their
own right" but initiate prosecutions
before the legal tribunals. Their func-
lions in the matter of the seizure of I'M
sound fish are also largely undertaken
now by the inspectors and officers of
local authorities.
One of the latest powers exercised
was by the Butchers company, which
in the reign of George III got an act
passed which was known as the "faying
act" by which, in concert with the
Cordwainers and Curriers'. they had the
pawer to levy fines on persons will
fully, negligently or carelessly" gashing
the skins of animals when flaying them.
This act was repealed in 1924. Before
the commission of sewers took over the
duty. this company used to search for
and seize bad meat; but they found a
difficulty in recovering their costs. Still
more curious powers of this company
We're those for preventing, ''forestall-
ing. Recommending other mems meat.
and 'conspiring not to sell meat ex-
cept at a certain price" They had f1r-
The herald., 1896-11-11
JUVENILE HORSE THIEVES.
Two Boys Arrested and Arraigned for
Grand Larceny.

Ernest Trout and Chester Franklin.
mere boys. We're yesterday morning
brought to police headquarters by Ser
geant McKeag of the East Side squad
and booked upon charge of grand lar
ceny. Young Trout was captured Mon
day night on Walnut street, Franklin at
: o'clock yesterday morning on Truman
street.
The boys are accused of stealing two
horses belonging to James Mantufel.
which had been turned loose in lot near
Macy street and the river. They led the
animals over into East Los Angeles and
made several attempts to dispose of
them and raise some cash. Their actions
were suspicious and the police were mott
fled, making an investigation which re-
suited in their locating the boys and the
horses.
In the afternoon the juvenile culprits
were arraigned in the police court before
Justice Owens, who set their examina-
ton for Thursday at 2:30 p. m. Pending
their hearing the boys are in Jail. Whit
tier is probably their destination.
The herald., 1896-11-11
THE SCHOOL TEACHERS
Preparations for the Annual Convention
to Be Held in December

Superintendent Foshay of the city
schools is getting the program in shape
for the meeting of the Southern Califor-
MIA Teachers association in this CITY on
December Sd 4th and 5th.
The teachers institutes will be held
In each county beginning November Both
and lasting through December Let and
"a. when all will adjourn to attend this
general convention of teachers from all
counties south of Tehachepi.
An effort will be made to place before
the executive committee of the Nation
81 Educational Association the claims OF
Los Angeles to have the next meeting of
that body held within her gates. This
meeting will be held in 1898 The pres
ent convention will hold it's regular ses-
stons In Hazards pavilion and specia!
sessions in the auditoriums of the Olive
street and Normal schools.
The officers will be: James A. Fo-
shay, Los Angeles. president; Walter
]. Bailey, San Diego, first vice prcs.-
dent: May Henning. Ventura, second
vice president; J. b. Willard, Los An
Geles, secretary; N. A. Richardson, San
&ernardino, treasurer; Hugh ]. Baldwin.
ean Diego. transportation secretary.
The herald., 1896-11-11
A CHICAGO CH1NAMAN's GRIT.

Having thrashed a street car conduc-
tor and motorman. hit a policeman a
right-hander below the belt and made
matters lively for four officers who ar
rested him, Pie Wing was satisfied to
spend night in the Harrison street sta
ton. Pie is Mongol He is small; there
are not four good cuts in Pie. But he
did mighty deeds of pugilism Wednes-
day evening.
Pie was riding on a Clark street troll
ley car and told the motorman to stop
at "Hallison stleet." The motorman
failed to slow up and grinned at the
Celestials frantic signals to let him get
off. He saw that Pie weighed less than
his queue and looked insignificant. He
could not know that it was rocky Pie
with car spring muscles and coupler
knuckles. AS the car slowed up at Polk
street he motioned to the Mongol to
come through the front door to get off.
Pie came forward with his hand. which
was closed and met the motorman's
nose. The nose went down and carried
the owner with 1t. The conductor saw
the collision and ran to help the motor
man. but Pie hit him so hard that he
hit the fare register at the back of the
car and jostled four fares upon it.
Five police officers saw part of the
trouble and fastened up. The foremost
came into collision with the Chinaman's
fist While the officer rested he saw Pie
exercise his four brothers in acrobatic
work. In five minutes the Mongol was
subdued.
you ought to have been in the war
with Japan" said Justice Bradwell adj
miringly to Mr.. Wing. when testimony
as to the latter's prowess was given him.
ut would have helped your nation some.
But don't you know better than to hit
a street car crew? 1t is their business
to do the hitting"
Pie offered an apology for his mistake
and was discharged Hats were lifted
to him as he passed out of the station.
He had INDICATED his race.-Chicago
The herald., 1896-11-11

dler. who resides at 701 East Main street.
was brought to the receiving hospital
yesterday afternoon with his right leg
broken short off between the knee and
the ankle. Sciambra was driving his
team over on the East Side when the
horses took fright at a couple Of pack
burros passing and ran away.
The wagon was tipped over, fruit scat
tered all over the street and Sciambra
caught by the overturned vehicle and his
leg broken. DR.. Bryant set the fracture
and the Italian will be sent to the county
hospital today.
The herald., 1896-11-11
A PREVALENT DISEASE

There is no disease SO prevalent In Amer
lea as dyspepsia, and certainly none which
has so generally baffled and defeated the
skill of the medical profession The only
remedy for this distressing complaint is
pure medicated stimulant, Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters, whose essential principle
is pure spirits. is admitted by medical
practitioners to be the only Alternative,
corrective and restorative on which they
can rely. The Bitters are the best possi-
BILE specific for fiatulency. dizziness, water
brash, irregularity of the bowels and all
indications of confirmed dyspepsia. They
do not excite, but soothe the irritate ed
stomach and bowels, and may be taken
by persons Of the most delicate and sensi-
affected by the use of the ordinary stimu-
lants of commerce. Though their effects
are most decisive, yet they are SO mild
and beneficent In operation, as to be suita-
Bile to children as well as to adults.
All prices Of wallpaper greatly reduced.
A voIr ~<r1v rxh Co.
The herald., 1896-11-11
JACKSON AGAIN IN JAIL.
The Half-witted Negro Arrested for
Indecent Exposure.

Edward jackson, the half-witted and
burly negro who spends about half
his time on the chain gang, was arrested
again yesterday morning on East Sew
enth street by Special Officer w. M.
Wells and locked up for indecently ex
posing his person. The complaining wit
ness is Mrs. Ada Maher of 1929 East
Seventh street, around whose premises
Jackson was conducting himself in a
disgusting manner.
The prisoner was arraigned in the po-
lice court before Justice Owens, entered
a plea of not guilty and had trial set
for today at II o'clock. Then he was
hustled back to Jail. Jackson was only
recently released from the chain gang
The herald., 1896-11-11

The following superintendents Of
schools will be present at the conven-
ton: Samuel T. Black. California;
Sturgeon v. Riley. Los Angeles; J. p.
Greeley. Orange; Edward Hyatt. Riv-
erside Margaret Mogeau, San Bernar-
dino; Walter j. Bailey, San Diego; G.
E. Thurmond. Santa Barbara; George
L. Sackett, Ventura, Ellwood P. Cub
berley. San Diego; N Messer, San Luis
Obispo; James A. Foshay, Los Angeles.
The herald., 1896-11-11
A SPRIG OF THE PEERAGE IN
PUBLIC SCHOOL

When 1t was announced the other day
that the countess of Warwick had sent
her daughter to the Warwick high school
there went up cry of How democrat
ic; what an excellent example," and sc
on. Now there arises another shout
Certain charming persons protest
against the countess getting her daugh-
ter educated cheaply, instead of sending
her to an aristocratic and expensive es-
tablishment. 1t really is difficult to
please eyerybody.-London Pelican.
The herald., 1896-11-11
A NEW DEPARTURE.

Mrs. Digby has husband that really
thinks something of her.
What has he done?"
"Why. instead Of betting to win hat
for himself on the election, he bet new
bonnet for his wife. "-Chicago Record.
The herald., 1896-11-11

Their the power to tax butchers. The
Cordwainers regulated the sale of boots
and shoes up to the time of George w,
when the power ceased to be exercised,
by the will of parliament James
Gazette.
The herald., 1896-11-11
Nineteen
Out OF Twenty

Women have a weakness that can be
cured by DR.. Sanden's Electric Belt.
There are too many weak, broken
down mothers, wives and sisters
wrecked in constitution through the
sluggish, weak action of the organs.
For this weakness the usual tones
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The herald., 1896-11-11
WOULDN'T HELP HIM

"Some day." said the person with the
wild Imagination. there will be invented
a typewriter that will work merely by
thinking at it,
But what good would that do me?"
asked the magazine poet.-Indianapolis
Journal
The herald., 1896-11-11

Eason Edrdge & Co. Sso soS 1s rs"@ or

where he served a term for similar
offense, and should the present charge
be proved against him he will undoubt-
edly get a severe sentence.
The herald., 1896-11-11

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The herald., 1896-11-11
LEG BROKEN IN A RUNAWAY.

Pietro sciambra. an italian fruit ped
The herald., 1896-11-11

All prices Of wallpaper greatly reduced
A. A. Eckstrom. 3N South Spring street.
The herald., 1896-11-11

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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-11-18
Dew-Softened Hoofs.

The Kneipp cure, or that part of il
which consists in walking through the
dewy grass in the early morning has
long been known 70 horsemer \
horse trainer and tanner cemronds Il
treatment for horse, 10 ke :. ..4e ho,
in good condition. II 10 not beli~ e
in packing AID soaking horses feet,
many horse-Owners -. 3" he says. 'Ii
the summer time .yc~'' have q
horse to be tre;,t-d led, early in Il
morning, through the lew. Think of
it yourself. If you are out walking !
the early corning, you will remember
that in few moments tie dew I le-
trated through to your feet. Dew pa, :
es through the boot when ordinary
water would not. This works tie
same with horses, nature having pIo-
vided this simple preventive and cure
for diseases of the hoof.r-New Yol K
Times.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-11-18
Wales as a Shoemaker.

1t viii be news to many to learn that
the Prince of Wales is a very expert
shoemaker. A contributor to the No
sember Woman at Home supplies the
information, adding that this was
particular handicraft which the Prince
chose to learn whe.i boy, the Queen
and Prince Consort having made it a
rule that each of the Princes should
receive thoroughly practical training
in some trade. They were allowed to
choose the one which they liked best.
II is said that the Prince has worn
shoes of his own make which were the
envy of every gentleman who saw
them, and that he did not forget to
name the maker. His own knowl
edge makes him an expert judge of
other peoples work, and he will at
once detect slipshod or inferiorly made
goods, should such be sent to him.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-11-18
DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption.

This is the best medicine in the
world for Coughs and Colds and for
Consumption. Every bottle is guar
anteed. Ii will cure and not disap-
point. 1t has no equal for Whooping
Cough, Asthma, Hay Fever, Pneumo-
MIA, Bronchitis, La Grippe, Cold in
the Head and for Consumption. 1t Is
safe for all ages, pleasant to take, and,
above all, a sure cure 1t is always
well TO take DIR. Kings New Life Pills
in connection with DIR. Kings New
Discovery, as they regulate and tone
the stomach and bowels. We guaran-
tee perfect satisfaction or return money.
Free trial bottles at ]. y. Snyder's
drug store, Somerset, or at Brallier's
drug store, Berlin, Pa.
Regular size 80 cents and Sl.00.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-11-18
She snnr Crouch,s Song.

''The death CT poor Crouch, " SAYS an
English correspondent of the Baltimore
sun, brings to mind pathetic Incl
dent which occurred at one Of Mile. Ii
items concerts IN the opera house at
New York in 1876. The famous singer,
- an encore, sang Kathleen Mavour-
neen.' the only time she did sowhile in
the United States II excited "a furore Of
applause, and on Mile. Titiens' leaving
the stage she was informed that Il man,
supposed to be lunatic, was fighting
his way over the barIiers from the PIT
&c the stage, determined to speak 10 the
singer. The prima donna told the au-
;ir~ities TO let him come to her. On en-
Ierl.lH, The man burst into tears, s0bbing
ont, oh. Mile. Tiuens, l never before
heard my song as you have Just suHg
itP Your song, was the astonished re-
ply. Why, you are not Crouch. surely?
i am indeed. replied the composer,
even then an old man, and l felt l
must thank you myself Ii was indeed
the unlucky Crouch, who had scraped
together the price Of a pit seat. little
dreaming that his own now world IA
nous song would be the most rapturCus-
ly applauded item Of the night.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-11-18
MEN CAUGHT IN TRAPS.
Accidents That Have Been Caused by the
Devices Set by Hunters.

1ttltte CtN bF
Bob Michael, one Of the best hunters
and most thorough Of woodsmen in
oorthern Herkimer county, n. Y,
walked against a string one night ana
was mortally wounded with buckshot
An old French Canadian traprer above
the Saranac lake region was setting
l. poand steel beartrap near an old
turning one day and had both arms
caught between the jaws, and there his
Dody remained for weeks, being found
at last when the mice and ants had
gnawed his bones
In Africa a curious trap is used for
elephants. II consists merely of long
blade Of steel in four foot log of wood
suspended from a tree b. triggers.
When the elephant stirs the string, the
-ontrivance drops, burying the steel be-
tween the victims shoulder blades.
Tigers are captured in India by bow
and arrow trap. A chunk OF bait is
hung on a stick, below which the arrow
is aimed. When the tiger pulls the bait,
the bowstring is loosened, and the arrow
is supposed TO find its way into the ami
mails heart.
Baited traps are not usually danger
ous 70 human life. Ii is when strings,
half concealed by bushes and grass, are
hung across the runwa ays that there IS
danger of men walking into them and
having bullets, arrows or drop sticks
shot into them.
One of the odd things one meets IN
forests where bears, panthers and Wild
cats are found is log house, a sort Of
lean TO camp, with an eight inch spruce
stick lying over the entrance and 1ut-
ting of into the woods 80 or GO feet. a
hevn plank inside the inclOsure j. ar
ranged so as 10 look like a fine resting
place for a foot Beyond the plank Is a
chunk Of foul smelling meat, burned
honey comb or other bait suitable for
the intended game. Men who use dogs
in hunting detest such contrlyances, Tor
the animal that steps On the plank has
its back broken by the spruce stick.
Such deadfall is hard 10 build, but lt
is among the surest OF traps for large
game that is not shy Of inclosure- 1t Is
remembered Of a lost and starving In
dian that be tried TO reach the bait of q
deadfall and was crushed by the logs,
though not killed instantly. Other men
have had fingers crushed in mink and
marten deadfalls
Men set snares for big game, using
wire rope TO encircle the beasts necks
when they venture 70 touch the bait 1t
Is a curious fact that such men some
times get a leg in their own trap and
are yanked into the air by the stout sap
ling tree used as a spring pole After a
man has dangled with his head down
ward trying to climb the spring pole
feet first fer awhile and finally gets
down safely he exercises extra care
with his machines thereafter.-New
York Sun.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-11-18
MAKING SlLHOUETTES.
Some Instruction In the Art Of PrOduc-
ing These Old Time Eavorifes.

Some Instruction In the Art Of PrOduc-
ing These Old Time Favorifes-
Even IN the enlightened days when
the art of photography has advanced SO
very near 70 perfection there are still
some old fashioned people who cling
with fondness TO these sllhoucttes. One
great thing in their favor Is that the
least clever among rs may, with little
patience and a steady hand, find in them
a pleasing recreation and socn become
adroit IN their execution. But there
mag be some Of our young readers who
scarcely know what silhouette is, and
such unenlightened persons we Will en-
deavor briefly 10 instruct in the almost
forgotten art. \ few sheets Of drawing
paper, Il pencil and lamp are all the
essentials needed to commence opera
tions.
The operator first fixes a sheet Of pa
per TO the wall by inserting a PIN IN
each corner. Then the person whose
likeEess, OF silhouette, is 10 be taken
is seated IL q chair close TO the wall IN
such position as to throw a distinct
shadow of his profile (as near life size
as posslble) ON the center Of the paper.
To secure steadiness a wine glass or
some such support Is placed between his
head and the wall-for the slightest
movement often causes failure. Having
arranged these matters satisfactorily, the
operator proceeds TO sketch with pen
ell the head and profile Of the sitter,
and this requires a steady hand and
some dispatch, as it is 10 easy matter
to sit in one position for a great length
OF time perfectly mouonless- When the
sketch is concluded, little skill viii be
needed to bring the task TO an END. The
operator has only with a sharp penknife
TO cut ont the head in the line Of the
pencil mark. The center part Is then
thrown aside and the other paper laid
on a piece Of black cloth, which throws
out the features boldly, and if sufficient
care has been taken a striking likeness
will be the rewaTd.-Happy Thoughts.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-11-18
SAM


Careful inquiry at tHe leading dry
goods stores in this C-,y shows that bEi
few Of them give samples indiscrimi-
nateiy nowadays. All of them prefer to
send samples by mail. The average Gus
toner who asks for samples is requested
TO leave her name and address and the
goods viii be forwarded TO her. This Is
especially the case if she wants what Is
called Zine of samples that Is.
pattern upon pattern of the same style
and species. Every BIC sl,c1 employs Its
fifties CT persons whose oCty 1t Is TO at
tend 20 nothing save the cutting and
sending of samples we never spend
less than S2.5 year IN goods to lie
cut up for samples, said the mail de-
partment manager Of one firm, "and
sometimes the sum is much lIrcer." IL
Is generally understood among dry goods
hoEses that all samples sent ere 20 be
returned Of course dressnaEcrs are al
ways favored with samples. which they
ere not requested TO Te,4-l Eor pass
along to their next door Isoighbor. They
are privileged because remuneratiye
class. The new order of things in the
sample line Is due to the crazy GuiE
fad, which cost many merchants lol
OF money and 10 end Of annoyance. -
New York Letter
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-11-18
The Front of the House.

During the past few years there has
been an increasing tendency on the
part of those who are possessed of an
space at the front of their dwellings 10
utilize il as much "a possible in order
TO make their homes bright and attract
i've, and to this end window boxes are
used, which for at least six months of
the year can be kept gay with flowers
The practice, too of covering the fronts
OF houses with climbing plarts-espec-
tally within the precincts Of town
has much to recommend it, and the
plants one may employ for this pur-
pose are so numerous that any one, no
vice though one may be, having de
sire TO embellish that spot called
''home" may do so a. very small
cost and with comparatively little
trouble, providing that due considers
ton is given to variety, time of plant
ing and atmospheric surroundings.
IL is beyond qu, ion that plants
thrive best in pure atmosphere
hence it is that the gardener il town
is under a disadvantage when compar-
ed with any one residing in the coun-
try. Notwithstanding this drawback
and the fact that many live in cons-"st-
ed thoroughfares, town dwellings may
be made very beautiful with foliage COW
erings.
For the front of house, for porti
Goes or for any position where foliage is
required there is no plant so eminent
ly fitted for the purpose and none
which has achieved such great popular
ity of recent years as the ampelopsis
family, and whether it is seen ramb-
ling over some cottage in the country
or beautifying some modern residence
in busy city thoroughfare, in both in
stances it il quickly established ard
adapts itself to its surroundings, even
though the atmosphere of the vicinity
is not all that is desirable.
There are several varieties of anp-
lopsis which may be used, but none SO
largely employed a. Ampelopsis veit-
chii, as, being a somewhat rampant
grower, it quickly envelops the space
at its disposal, covering frequently from
eight to tel feet during a season.
Another great point in its favor lies
in the fact that when once planted IL
needs very little care afterward, the
shoots requiring no mailing (as is the
case with the ivy, clematis, etc.. Tie
young tendrils which put out from the
stems cling so tenacionsly 10 brick or
stonework or any rough surface as to
make them independent of any other
support
The young plants, which can be pro-
cured of any florist very cheaplr,
should be planted early in the season,
giving them a start in some nice loamy
soil, planting them close up 20 the wall
they are to cover, and gently fastening
the shoots so as TO give them fair
start.
The foliage, too, of the ampelopsis is
neat and does not harbor insects, as do
some creePers, and adds greatly TO the
charm of dwelling by its beautiful
bright green foliage in early summer,
which, as the autumn approaches, as
sumes delicate brown, changing as
the weeks advance to brilliant red
and giving to the walls wealth OF co..
or.-Philadelphia Telegraph.