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The herald., 1896-09-05
Maryiand's War Record

Col. George w. F. Vernon, who. with
Adjt. Gen. L. A. Wilmer and DR.. James
n. Jarrett, constitutes the commission
appointed by Governor Lowndes to get
up the record of union soldiers who
served during the civil war, says that the
work of compilation is being pushed as
rapidly as possible. The records are
very incomplete. The muster-in and
muster-out rolls on file In the adjutant
generals office in Annapolis often fail
ing to note the date of discharge and
sometimes even the date of enlistment
or the soldier, and in such cases the rolls
have to be supplemented from informa-
tion not always to be found even at the
war department. Some idea of the mag
nitude of the work can be gained from a
knowledge that the records of 80, ,316 men
in the army and 1925 soldiers and mar
ines, besides S71S colored soldiers, have
to be carefully gone over, the name,
date of enlistment and discharge noted
or, If killed in battle, died in hospital,
transferred to other commands or de-
serted, so to state; in fact, to make as
complete record of the soldier as possi-
ble.-Baltimore American.
The herald., 1896-09-05
Common Duties Made Beautiful

A woman whose life has been long and
checkered with many reverses, said
lately: Nothing gives me more cour-
age to face every days duties and
troubles than a few words spoken to
me by my father when was a child.
He was the village DOCTOR came into
his office where he was compounding
medicine one day, looking cross and
ready to cry.
what's the matter, Mary?"
I'm tired. I've been making beds
and washing dishes all day, and every
day, and what good does it do? Tomor-
row H the beds will have to be made ana
the dishes washed over again."
Look my child" he said, "do you
see these empty walls? They are all
insignificant. cheap things, of no value
IN themselves; but in one put deadly
poison. in another a sweet perfume, in
a third healing medicine. Nobody
cares for the walls; it is that which they
contain that gives them value. Your
daily work-the dishes washed or the
moor swept-are homely things and
count for little in themselves, but it is
the sweet patience or zeal or high
thoughts or love for God that you put
into your work that shall last. These
make your life. youths Companion
The herald., 1896-09-05
POLITICS AT BAY'N'CLIMATE
Democrats and Populists Fuse on County
Offices
A Sensation Is Caused by q Letter From Jess
Frant Who Declares Himself
a PopuIist

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 4.-The Democrats
and Populists held their county con-
ventions today. Fusion was effected
on the basis of allowing the Democrats
the two superior judges and one super
visor. the Populists getting the two can
didates for the assembly and two su-
pervisors. The Democrats nominated
for superior judges ]. w. Hughes and
V. e. Shaw, and for supervisor J. A.
Jasper.
The Populists nominated for the as
sembly, Seventy y-ninth district, A. S.
Jones, and Eightieth district, ]. L. Dry
den, and for supervisors Benjamin Lake
and r. l.. Boaz.
Each convention then ratified the NOM
-inations made by the other.
A great sensation was caused by J.
Wade Mcdonald, one of the delegates,
reading the following letter from Jesse
r. Grant, son of Gen. U. s. Grant:
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 1, 1896.
My Dear Judge: I have noticed with
much interest your withdrawal from
the Democratic party and espousal Of
the Peoples party. This action meets
my approval, since have concluded to
enroll myself in the same cause. The
financial plank IN the Republican party
must drive from that party anyone who
believes as do, and the anarchial plank
in the Democratic platform must lose
to it any person who believes in the
protection of American citizens at home
as we'll as abroad.
The platform of the Peoples party,
on the contrary, has no Objectionable
features, and seems to offer a political
home that any American can proudly
enter. Yours truly,
JESSE r. GRANT.
To j. Wade Mcdonald.
Mr.. Grant has been resident of San
Diego for several years. He has large
property interests here, but has taken
little interest in public affairs. His let
ter provoked prolonged applause in the
convention.
The herald., 1896-09-05
Suffering for aLife Time

Persons afflicted with rheumatism often
suffer for a lifetime, their tortures being
almost without remission. The joints and
muscles of such unfortunates are in most
cases shockingly contorted and drawn out
of shape. To afford them even temporary
relief, the ordinary remedies often prove
utterly useless. Hostetter's Stomach Bit i.
ters ON the other hand, is avouched by per-
sons who have used it to be a genuine
source of relief. 1t keeps the blood cool by
promoting regular habit of body, and
opinion of all rational pathologists, orig
mate this agonizing complaint and its kin
dred malady,. the. gout. Besides this the
Bitters remedy disorders of the stomach.
liver and nerves, prevent and eradicate in
termittent and remittent fevers promote
appetite and sleep. and are highly recom-
dicinal stimulant and tonic.
The herald., 1896-09-05
Drinking Fountains p. " .'el

A much needed convenience is to be
provided at Westlake park. Ever since
the establishment of the park visitors
have been unable to get drink of water
there. Superintendent Carey has
brought this condition of things to the
attention of the board of park commits
sioners with the result that he has been
instructed to provide drinking places.
Mr.. Carey yesterday ordered 1900 feet of
pipe to be used in carrying water to con-
venient localities. where neat stone
drinking places will be erected.
The herald., 1896-09-05
W0MAN'S PRESS ASSOCIATION
Program Of the Second Day Of the coryen.
tion

tt0n
A bevy of ladies, young, middle-aged
and old, and very few men, gathered
in Maple hall Wednesday afternoon,
says the San Francisco Examiner of
Thursday, to listen to the second days
program Of the Pacific Coast Women's
Press association. Mrs. Ada Fl. Van
Pelt presided, and introduced Mrs. Alice
McComas, who read a paper dealing
with the literary career of Pacific coast
writer's of more or less note. Miss Stella
Ames recited Eugene Fields poem
Fathers Way, and Miss Edna Ritter
sang Orpheus With His Lutte. The Rev.
DR.. Davis, an Oakland minister of the
Gospel, read The Erl King, while John
w. Metcalf furnished some interesting
musical illustrations of the great Ger
man poem from the compositions of
Schubert and Liszt Miss Ina Coolbrith
recited a poem and Alfred Wilkie, the
tenor, sang a new song entitled Sweet
heart of Mine, composed by Mrs. Alma
A Crowley, words by Mrs. Ella M. Sex
ton. The song was melodious and catch
ing. The program closed with a brief
paper by Miss Agnes Manning, Woman
on Woman, and a character sketch re-
cited by Miss Lillian O'Connell.
The herald., 1896-09-05
ON THE DIAMOND
Games Played Yesterday by the Different
League Clubs

League Clubs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4.-Emig, the
Louisville new pitcher was hit hard in the
firstAame today. In the fifth inning thir
teen men went to bat and nine runs were
scored In the game the Colonels made
a good fight but McJames was effective.
Score:
Firts game-washingto H. hits A. err
rors 3.
Louisville g. hits s. errors s.
Batteries-King and Farrell; Emig and
Miller.
Second game-washingto 6, hits o. err
rors 4.
Louisville s. hits 10, errors 1.
Observation-Disclosures and Mcclure; Fra
ser and Dexter.
BALTIMORE, Sept. 4..The Champions
took the first game very easily from the
Chcagos today and in the second, after
an uphill fight, which was ended by dark
ness after eight innings Anson was put
out of the game and then ordered off the
grounds in the first contest, which was lib
orally punctured with wranges. Attend
ance $500.
First game-Baltimore 9, hits IS, errors g.
Chicago 4. hits 10. errors 5.
Batteries Mcmahon and Robinson; Grif-
fifth and Donahue.
Second game-Baltimore II, hits s, err
rors 6.
Chicago II, hits TO- errors 4.
observation-disclosures and Clarke; Friend.
Briggs and Donahue.
BOSTON, Sept. 4.-The Bostons fattened
their batting averages again today at
Harts expense. Score:
Boston 10, hits u. errors 8.
st. Louis 8, hits g. errors 8.
Batteries-Nichols and Bergen; Hart and
Mcfarland.
NEW YORK, Sept. 4.-The New Yorks
batted Foreman hard today and won cas-
lily. Seymour was knocked out of the box
in the third inning and Sullivan replaced
him. Score:
Cincinnati S. hits s, errors 3.
New York Is, hits 10. errors 4.
Batteries-Foreman and Peitz; Seymour,
Sullivan and Wilson.
BROOKLYN, Sept. 4.-Cleveland took
things easy today but had no trouble in
defeating Brooklyn Score:
Cleveland 7, hits 12, errors 8.
Brooklyn 3, hits g. errors l.
Batteries-Wallace. Young and O'Con-
nor: Harper and Grim.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 4.-The Phillies
won well earned victory from Pittsburg
today after eight stubbornly contested
innings. Almost the first ball pitched in
the locals ninth inning was hit by Lajoie
for three bases, Hulen went on a fly and
Grady hit for two bases, followed by
Boyle's hit over the fence. The visitors
could only get one man OH first base in thor
half. Score:
Philadelphia S. hits 10, errors 2.
Pittsburg g. hits g. errors 2.
Batteries-Orth and Boyle; Hawley and
Sugden. +
The herald., 1896-09-05
Drunk and DisorderIy

While drunk and in belligerent mood
on First street last evening, William
Murphy got SO obstreperous in his ac-
lions that he was arrested by Officer
Loomas. Murphy gave the policeman
All ne wanted to do to handle him and a
little bit more, but Constable Harry
Johnston put in a timely appearance
ana the fellow was handcuffed. On the
way to the station on the patrol wagon
ne tried to do UP Officer Robbins and
OF disturbing the peace was LODGED
against him. ~
The herald., 1896-09-05
Fan Tan PLAYER Arrested

Ex-Detective Bosqui made raid in
Chinatown last night and succeeded in
capturing All Look, a guileless heather
whom he booked at the police station
on charge of playing fan tan. All Look
looked surprised when 5000 bail was de-
manded for his release, but managed to
dig up the requisite sum after some
skirmishing and was released, to appear
in court this afternoon for arraignment.
The herald., 1896-09-05
VAN NUYS BLOCK PLUMBING
The First Inspection Turns Out In Every Way
Satisfactory


Plumbing Inspector Burgoin yester-
day completed his first inspection of the
plumbing of the new Van Nuys block,
at the northwest corner of Fourth and
Main streets. AS was stated a few daye
ago, this is one of the largest plumbing
jobs ever let in the city, amounting to
$4,000. Newell Bros, of No. 218 West
First street. are the contractors. This
well-known firm has built up fine rep
utation for high class work, having put
in all the plumbing and gas and steam
fitting in the Bradbury block. and on
which there has never been complaint
since the day it was turAed over. The
inspection on the Van Nuys block was
In every wayNsatisfactory. Tio, pipes
were filled from the cellar to the roof,
and not the slightest leak was discov-
cred at any point. The work of finish
ing will now be pushed rapidly. When
completed this will be one Of the best
and most thorough pieces Of plumbing
in the city.
The herald., 1896-09-05
The Undcrtakers' Rebate

The city attorneys office will proba-
bly, report to the council next Tuesday
in the matter of the petition of the un-
dertakers asking that the health officer
be required to refund to them about $500
which they claim he had no right to col
lect from them for permits to remove
from the state bodies which had not al
ready been inferred. Nearly all of the
undertakers in the city signed the petit
ton and they say they will fight the
matter to the bitter end.
The herald., 1896-09-05
BISHOP MoNTGOMRRY's INSTALLATION
Impressive Ceremonies at the Cathedral Mex
Sunday-Father Yorke to Lecture

Impressive Ceremonies at the Cathedral Mex
Sunday-Father Yorke to Lecture
Next Sunday Bishop Montgomery will
be formally installed as the bishop of the
vast diocese of Monterey and Los Ange-
les, vice Bishop Mora, resigned. The
ceremonies attached to the installation
will be of a most impressive character
and will be the most noteworthy of any
yet celebrated in the Cathedral. Among
the distinguished visitors who are sched-
uled to be present will be Father Yorke,
the noted orator and controversialist of
San Francisco. Father Yorke will sig
nalize his presence in this community
by delivering a lecture for the benefit
Of the poor of this city in the Cathedral
on next Sunday evening. The reverend
gentleman is likely to enhance the repu-
tation he. has already acquired here,
since he comes with added laurels, both
as speaker and a writer
The herald., 1896-09-05
Want Circus Licenses Reduced

1t is expected that another effort will
be made shortly by the circus people to
secure a reduction of the big city license
exacted of them. A show is to be here
the latter part of the month, and it is un-
derstood that representative will ap-
pear before the council at it's next meet
ing and try to secure considerable re-
duction in the present high rate. Show
people declare that they cannot make a
cent when they are required to pay so
heavy license. There is strong likeli-
hood that the next circus will exhibit at
Agricultural park.
The herald., 1896-09-05
Put Pack to Work.

The twenty men who We're removed
from thes treet forces Saturday after.
noon through the failure of the council
to provide for their continuance were
again placed on the streets Tuesday In
conformity with the action of the coun-.
Gil Monday allowing the same number
for sixty additional DAYS.
The herald., 1896-09-05
Eixhtinr On the Street

A man giving the name of John Mar
tin became engaged in a street fight
near the plaza last evening, shortly after
o'clock, resulting in his being arrested
by an officer and landed in Jail on a.
charge Of disturbing the peace. Martin
had been drinking, but after a night in
the breezy tanks of the new city Jail will
probably have his hot temper cooled
when he appears in court this afternoon.
The herald., 1896-09-05
HOME AGAIN
". B. Dunning Returns From the East With
New Attraction

Mr.. w. B. Dunning, general manager
of the Hub Clothing company returned
yesterday from months trip east
While away Mr.. Dunning looked after
the making up of the balance of their
fall stock of clothing, but more particu-
larly the spring and summer styles for
next year at their factory in New York.
Mr.. Dunning visited all the principal
cities of the east in a business way. Mr.
Dunning brought with him an enormous
attraction in the shape of Major Criqui,
Newark's 38 inch man, who will act in
the capacity of floor walker for the Hub
for short time. The major enters upon
his duties today.
The herald., 1896-09-05

A circular has been issued by the South
ern California Railway company announc-
ing the appointment Of W. G. BarnwelI as
offices at No. 200 South Spring street. Mr.
Barnwell will have charge of the city
freight business of the company.
The herald., 1896-09-05
MAIN STREET PAVING
The Contractors Now Say They Are Ready to
Go to Work

The Contractors Now Say They Are Ready to
90 to Work
Attorney John p. Jones, the legal ad-
wiser of Contractor Long, was about the
city hall yesterday afternoon for the
first time since he appeared before the
council and told them that on the first of
August his clients would have machin-
cry on the ground and be laying asphalt
at the rate of 10000 feet day. Mr.. Jones
said that the contractors would 20 to
work today or Monday. and that they
We're prepared to push the work through
before the rainy season set in.
Should Mr.. Long attempt to renew, or
rather begin. work on Main street, he is
The herald., 1896-09-05
Military narkamsn

SEAG1RT, N. j., Sept. 4.-Two hundred
yard scores for the presidents match for
the military championship of the United
States were finished today. Lieutenant
+. G. Wilson Of the Georgia guards leads
with score Of 4s out Of . possible 5O There
are thirty entries in the match and later
The herald., 1896-09-05

likely to get himself into trouble. The
council is determined that he shall pay
the penalty for his dilatoriness and ne
will not be permitted to proceed with the
work if there is any legal method of pre-
venting him. His contract has been de-
clared forfeited by the council and
therefore he has no rights on the street.
Something may be done toward the set
The herald., 1896-09-05
Pressmen Of the City to Participate In the
Labor Dav Parade

Labor Day Parade
The pressmen of the city met last
evening at the Office of the Evening Ex-
press and decided as body to turn out
on Labor day and participate in the
parade and exercises.
There will be over thirty-f1ve pressmen
in line and there would be more were it
not for the fact that all cannot leave
their employment.
At an early day the pressmen of the
city will organize union which will be
affiliated with the Los Angeles county
Council of Labor,
The herald., 1896-09-05

Twenty years ago there were only
$1,000 to 10000 Jews in Jerusalem ,and
there were no houses outside the city
walls. Today there are over 60 900 Jew
ish Inhabitants, and whole streets have
been built outside the walls.
The herald., 1896-09-05

runaway bo ynamed Ray Hyland spent
yesterday afternoon and last night in Jail.
being placed in the lookup by Officer M.
Clure at the request Of the lads mother
who took this means of endeavoring 10
frighten the boy into behaving himself
and staying at home.
The herald., 1896-09-05
Police Salary Demands Passed.

The city council held a special session
this morning and passed the pay roll of
the police department for August. No
other business was transacted. The
council will rot meet Monday, that
being a legal holiday
The herald., 1896-09-05
convention.
shouvaiofi lmorOyln9

ST. PETERSBURG Sept. A bulletin
has been issued to the effect that Gen.
Count Won Schouvaloff governor-general
of Russian Poland, who Is suffering from
a paralytic stroke, passed good night,
his mind being clear and his general condi-
ton satisfactory,
The herald., 1896-09-05
The Steamer Safe

ST. JOHNS, N. F., Sept. 4.-The PePary
steamer Hope was sighted by many New
Foundland fishermen along the coast of
northern Labrador about July 20. Every
thing appeared to be right with her and no
ice foe was In sight.
The herald., 1896-09-05

from harp and violin. At the police sta
ton they were charged with violation Of
the city license ordinance, but were re-
leased upon putting up IS bail each.
The herald., 1896-09-05

Vienna park was again the scene of
large and delighted attendance at the
making great success of the Vienna park
and 1t has become one of the favorite re
sorts of the city.
The herald., 1896-09-05

Constable Newman of San Bernardino
passed thorugh the city yesterday after
whom he is taking back to Chino to an
swer for a crime committed there.
The herald., 1896-09-05

Willie Larrai were arrested In Chinatown
last evening by Ofncer Baker while they
were discoursing music on the sidewalk
The herald., 1896-09-05
ON THE TRACK

the competitors will fire 100 shots each oil
800, 500 and 600-yard ranges.
The herald., 1896-09-05

About 600 people went to San DIEGO yes
excursion.
The herald., 1896-09-05
WILL TURN OUT

Notary Public in and for Los Angeles
county, state of California.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-22
lie Left for Kenwood Three Weeks
Ago With $4,000 in Green
backs.
NO TIDINGS OF HIM SINCE,
Was a Stranger Just From the East
and Wanted to Buy Fruit
Farm.

SANTA ROSA, CAL, May 21.-Miss
Louise Siefert of San Francisco was in
Santa Rosa Wednesday looking for her
brother, Henry Slefert, who she fears
has met with foul play. He left San Fran
cisco three weeks ago to look at some land
near Kenwood, in this county, with a view
to purchasing fruit farm. He was ex-
pected home by his family within week 5
time, but has not yet returned or sent any
word as to his whereabouts.
Siefert did not reach Kenwood or any
other point in Sonoma County as far as
his sister knows. He had several thou
sand dollars with him and carried $1,000 OF
his money in green backs. Had Siefert
been an old resident OF the State his sister
would not worry so much about his alb
sence, but he was an entire stranger, hav-
ing arrived in this State from Ohio Just
four weeks ago. He was anxious to pur-
chase a ranch in some iruit section of the
State and had consulted number of San
Francisco real estate dealers. He was
sent to Kenwood by q real estate man
named Speck, who has an Office in San
Francisco in the Croker building.
Siefert is a man OF steady habits, was not
a heavy drinker and knows absolutely no
one in this county. He is As years of age,
married and has family Of four children.
His wife came with him from the East,
but the children remained behind. The
wife is now in San Francisco and is almost
crazed at the prolonged absence OF her
husband.
The sister searched all day Wednesday
in Santa Rosa for her brother, but found
no trace of him. Assem- blyman Sjaley of
Kenwood assisted her in her search. She
and Mr.. Staley returned to Kenwood
Wednesday night. Miss Siefert will re-
turn to San Francisco to-day unless she
hears from the missing man.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-22
SANTA BARBARA NEWS.
Petition for a National Park in
the San Ra ael Noun.
tainS.
The Section Embraces Lake Zaka and
Is a Favorite Health and
Pleasure Resort.

SANTA BARBARA, CAL, May 21.-
A petition signed by leading residents of
this county has been forwarded to Wash
ington asking Congress TO forever reserve
from settlement, for the purpose of Ma
tional park, two sections OF land in the
San Rafael Range i'll northern Santa Bar
bara County, including within their
boundaries that beautiful sheet of water
known as Lake Zaka. This lies at an ele-
walton of about 5000 feet above sea level
and is surrounded by wild and pictur-
esque mountain region. 1t is widely
known as health resort in summer and
is favorite resort with the pleasure-seeker
and sportsman. The land surrounding it
has just been surveyed. 1t possesses little
or no value to the farmer or stock-raiser
and any would-be settler would make en-
try OF the land only for the purpose of
reaping a harvest from those who seek
Il e locality for its scenic beauty.
Edgar b. Davidson, who represents THE
CALL in the Santa Ynez Vail Y, has been
the chief worker in inauguraung this
movement for the public good.