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The herald., 1896-10-23
Feline Women.

Why Is it that "felinity'--for want OF a
better word-seems to be an almost who'll
" feminine attribute? Rarely if ever do
you come across n man with that small,
sly, stealthy streak in his nature that we
recognize as "catty.'' It isn't innase to
man, and he hasn't time to cultivate it.
Yet among women it is unusual not to
find some traces Of 1t even in the largest
kirslltest natures. 1t is chiefly engender-
ed by sewing societies and tho like-in
other words, narrow lives. Although
"small" In ono sense, and although, Of
course, by no means ranking with the sew
en- deadly sins, this feline quality manages
to play some pretty desperate havoc in the
world. It makes mischief wherever 10
goeA Gossip, busybodyishness, malice,
uncharitableness, slander AID many nm
other peace destroying thing must follow
directly In Its wake Indirectly it induces
all sorts Of evils Every enc who has
taken the trouble to reflect upon "the sis
ters three and such branches Of learning"
must acknowledge that tho little things In
life that really count for tho most It Is
they that have way Of turning the tide
OF events, tho most insigniacant aot or
word sometimes shaping destiny itself
But theFe u no snAll thing responsible for
large, more inpres1ito ,xt@ults than thia
sAnhe f6llnAqu&1ify. Ana al aHaltog6tAef
teminins, pteroEasive'it u ono tkDt wemeD
sAnlnoe hs'neoIR QxSxesk Gun
The herald., 1896-10-23
IN SOCIETY f;
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God sent his singers upon earth.
With songs of sadness and of mirth,
That they might touch the hearts Of
men,
And bring them back to heaven again"
On Thursday afternoon at her home on
West Adams street Miss Ellen Beach
Yaw entertained few time friends.
Dainty refreshments were served on the
lawn, the fair hostess gracefully pre-
siding at the tea urn. The tables were
beautiful in choice La France roses and
sparkling silver and china. the latter
being souvenirs from the old world
Miss Yaw was charming in a Paris
made gown Of cadet blue broadcloth
with trimmings of iridescent braid. She
favored her guests by singing in her own
matchless style the famous Laughing
Song, Lullaby Song and the mad scene
from Hamlet. Miss Anna Yaw sang
with musical sweetness several selec-
tions from Grieg, Mrs. Loeb accom-
panist. Among those present were:
Mines. Otis, Yaw Whelpley, Jones, Van
sickle. Tower, Morris, Judd and Reese,
Misses Graham of Chicago, Estabrook,
Whelpley, YaW and Judd,
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ARRAIGNED FOR ROBBERY.
BLACK Jack" in Jail for Murderous
Assault and Theft.

John Murphy, a blacksmith, better
known around town as "Black Jack"
SO called on account of his dark COM
plexion,was arraigned in the police court
before Justice Morrison yesterday af-
ternoon on a charge of robbery and ex-
animation was set for Saturday at $780,
Murphy was arrested on First street
Tuesday last by officer Dixon on a de-
scription and has since been in jail, al
though the fact of his imprisonment was
kept quiet until the necessary evidence
had been accumulated. On October 9Th
l.. McGill, an old miner who Is employ
ed about mile and half from Saugus,
met Murphy in this city and had few
drinks with him. McGill had come to
town for a good time and ran across
Murphy in saloon at the corner Of First
and Los Angeles streets
McGill was pretty well loaded up, and
finally Murphy persuaded him that he
had better go home with him and have
q warm meal and sleep awhile. Accord
ingly he conducted McGill down First
street and into the Santa Fe railroad
yards. In the darkness there Murphy
picked up club and knocked McGill
down, beating him into insensibility,
and robbing him of all he had. The vic
TINS watch pocket in his trousers was
cut out and $25 in gold taken, also all the
loose changs In other portions of his
clOtn1ng.
Some passing railroad men found tfc-
Gill and helped him to the street where
he was given in charge of an officer and
sent to the receiving hospital to be
patched up. He was able to be dis
charged the neXt morning, but before
leaving the city detailed the circum-
stances to Detectives Hawley and Au-
BILE. McGill knew Murphy's name, but
Notwithstanding the fact that the en-
tire police force has been looking for
him for days he succeeded in keeping
out Of sight for awhile.
After he had been arrested telephone
message was sent to Saugus and Nc
Gill came down and saw the prisoner
He positively identified him as the man
who robbed and nearly killed him.
Murphy is sullen and will make no state
ment He was formerly hard working
blacksmith, but got to drinking heavi-
ly. quit his job and for long time has
done little or nothing but hang around
saloons. The detectives have a clear
case against him and express their con-
fdence of getting him a long term in the
states prison.
The herald., 1896-10-23
THE CITY'S PARKS
Routine Business Before the Commits
sioners-Foot Bridge Accepted

The park commissioners met in the
mayors Office yesterday, when the new
foot bridge across the lake at Hollenbeck
park was accepted.
The superintendent was authorized to
purchase 10000 four-inch flower pots for
the parks.
The business manager of the Seventh
Regiment band presented a communi-
cation asking that the board request
the council to appropriate money to in
crease the size of the band and improve
the quality Of music furnished at the
Sunday afternoon concerts at Westlake
park. Statistics were presented showing
that in many cities the municipal au-
thorities contributed literally to the mu-
sic fund for park concerts. There was
some talk, after which the communica-
tion was filed for future action.
A vote of thanks was rendered to A.
N. Feldschan for two palm trees do
mated to st. James park.
The superintendent reported the open
ing Of valuable gravel pits for park use
at a cost of $40. He said the gravel in
sight was worth $500.
The herald., 1896-10-23
Fe1r of Lightning.

"Am I afraid Of lightnings" repeated a
young woman the other day in answer to
q question. II used to be until man 1
met told mo was in much more danger Of
being murdered than of being killed by
lightning. AS have never lain awake o.
nights fearing to be murdered, began to
lose my fear of electric storms, and now
one has to be very severe to alarm me-"
Statistics show that there is only
chance in 1 900, 900 of house being struck
by lightning. An eminent scientist who
has recently been investigating the matter
says that the only precaution necessary is
to avoid draft. Shut your doors and
windows when storm comes and you are
as safe from lightning as 1t is possible to
be safe from anything in this world of sur
prising happenings. New York Times.
The herald., 1896-10-23
A AMYsTERY EXPLAINED

NEW YORK, Oct. 22.-Chief Mengien Of
the Yonkers police said today that the
mystery surrounding the tragic death Of
Hamlin J.. Andrus of the Ellington Chemi-
cal company, who was killed by an ex-
piosion in his office yesterday, has been
explained. The chief said Andrus had not
been killed by anarchists, nor was his
death the result of any plot as at first
supposed. After careful investigation the
chief has reached the conclusion that An
drus was experimenting with a machine
he intended should kill burglars should
they attempt to rob the SAFE. Coroner
Miles today found thirty feet Of wire
under the building in which the explosion
occurred. together with four dry cell bat
teries which. had evidently been used in
creating an electric current The wire was
stretched under the floor of the office build
ing to point directly beneath where stood
the box which is believed to have contained
the bomb These wires are said to have
run to an unoccupted building in the. vicin-
ity of the chemical works. Owing to today's
developments. the inquest has been post
poned for q week
The herald., 1896-10-23
HERE AND THERE.

The First Baptist church annual So
cial tonight. Everyone welcome.
Mr.. Kingsbury of San Francisco, who
is on his one-year tour around the world,
is in Los Angeles, at the Natick.
Mrs. Langdon Horton will give an
at-home on Saturday afternoon in honor
of her sister, Mrs Katharine Kurtz.
Mr.. Nathan Jacoby, the eastern buyer
for Jacoby Bros, has returned home
after an extended business trip in the
east.
w. H. Fuller, the attorney. who has
made himself prominent in business cir
cles at San Diego in the water cases
is on a short visit to Los Angeles.
The Cordovan club will open the sea-
son with a grand ball October 31st at
its club rooms on South Main street
between Fifth and Sixth streets.
Mrs. George Steckel entertained some
friends at her residence, 1927 South
Hope street, last evening, whist being
the feature of the evening. Music was
also indulged in, after which very
dainty lunch was served.
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to cross Broadway, but had only taken
few steps into the street when passing
vehicle compelled her to step back
ward. AS she did so a bicyclist swung
around the corner and struck Mrs. Crow
fair and square, knocking her under
the wheels Of a wagon following. Before
she could rise or be extricated from her
position she had either been kicked in
the head by the horse or struck by the
wagon wheel, for her scalp was laid
open in a gaping wound four inches long
running from above the left temple to
the crown of the head.
Willing hands assisted her into Free
mans drug store on the corner and DR..
S. 8. Salisbury was summoned. He
dressed the wound, taking several stitch
es in the scalp. Mrs. Crow was then re-
moved to her home in a carriage where
she was last night reported as resting
easily.
The herald., 1896-10-23
Al smn,tv resnsc.eu.

He is very quie., unexcitable man, and
when his friend took him home to see the
baby he did his BEST though not very suc-
cessfully, to be, enthusiastic. He under
took to amuse *thes youngster and allowed
him to play with3the small watch which
the jeweler chad lent him while his own
was being rcpaired. The baby was SO dot-
lie in his company that they were left To-
gether for some time. ~ He concealed the
apprehensions that she felt and resolved to
allow his charge, to have hissown way
without restraint. w hen the father ~
turned, he said: y
"what do you think of thasbaby, now
that you are better acquainted with himf
"You have one Of the most intelligent
children ever heard Of, = was the earnest
reply. ,,. .,..
fine points, are you? Has. .he heenssaying
mamma and papa and s.day day 'sfer
youf' -sssrsd -. sss.-s
"No. 1t wasn't Din lanEesnch ,strivi1l
manner that rhe ,demoSstrated dthismental
powers He has sshown "a scompre11snsivn
of relationships sand the, a1tness or 'thih9s
which, though crudely Expressed ssdseouae-
thing little sless than Hnarvelous.. Z gaye
him, him my watch to play.M .Mitesaaa she's 'swal-
..Great heavens, mani. .;You-dosss meda
to say that the baby. has sswallowed .
watch?''
"Yes. But sthat usn't whats showsshis
intelligence. ,sMost5anysbaby, afL amnde
misinformedTis liable to do.thatAfshs gets
a chance When .thatswas-gohe,s sths only
plaything I hadtoion onsrtnim wss.theske1
that winds it, And I'm blesAaa ~ IL
didn't swallow that tooy'-- DttroitN NFteD
Press. ..ss-s- ---=rs=. s-ss>A 80
The herald., 1896-10-23
FACTS ABOUT PICKETT.
Discharged and Found Not Guilty on a
Petty Complaint

A statement has been sent to The
Herald for publication giving the facts
pertaining to the arrest and trial of
G. L. Pickett few days ago in the po
lice court for petty larceny 1t is
averred that Pickett loaned an old man
named Guy Brown $50 and took as Sc
curity a lot of iron pipe belonging to
Brown. The latter got cramped for
money and gave a bill of sale for the
pipe to r. A. Buchanan, plumber.
Pickett still had possession of the pipe
and removed it to his ranch at Anaheiin,
as Brown had never repaid him the
money loaned. Buchanan swore out Il
warrant for Picketts arrest for petty
larceny. and he was taken to Los Ange-
les and tried. AS a result he was
acquitted and discharged of any stig-
ma of crime.
The herald., 1896-10-23
ALL KINDS OF POSTERS

sun, after ALL 1t is the big lithograph-
ers' exhibition, which will open at the
Lexington Avenue Opera house on Fri
day and which will display one of the
most wonderful collections Of litho-
graphs ever gotten together.
There will be posters till you cannot
rest, little bits of posters, huge aggrega-
tions Of colors. The biggest poster ever
made will have place on the walls.
1t is the sixty-sheet poster made for the
Kiralfy Brothers. entitled Paris Under
ground. This gorgeous print is fifty
feet in length. 1t has never been seen
in this country.
The exhibition will celebrate the CEN
tennial anniversary of the art of print
ing on stone, and the proceeds will go
towards founding a home for aged and
destitute lithographers.-New York
World
The herald., 1896-10-23
;}% ;'s''-% POLICE COURT Do1NGs
The Mexican Shoplifter in Court-Chi-
-p Mise Examinations Set

Before Justice Morrison in the police
court yesterday Teofila Chavez, the
young Mexican shoplifter, was arraigned
on one charge Of peety larceny, but not
being ready to enter His plea the matter
went over until today at 1880 From
among the quantity of goods recovered
in his room seven different dry goods
houses have identified stolen property
and more are to follow. Chavez has ad-
mitted his guilt and will probably plead
guilty and save time by beginning to
work out the first of his sentences as
soon as possible,
Ye Wing Gong, the Chinese accused
of having taken couple of shots at
Wong Hee early yesterday morning, ap-
peared in court, but on motion arraign-
rnent was postponed until the 26th at 80
pm.
Another celestial named Chez Cow,
who assaulted one of his cOuntrymen
with an iron bar few days ago, was to
have had examination on charge Of as
sault with deadly weapon, but the
case went over until Saturday at
o'clock. Cow is out on bail.
A petty larcenist named Charles Moo
nan, who stole kit of machinist's tools,
appeared for sentence and got $50 or
sixty days. James Dixon, who took a
shot with blunderbuss at Ed Hadley
on F1rSC street Wednesday morning,
had examination on the charge set for
Saturday afternoon at o'clock.
Elzie Ross was convicted of battery
upon a Chinaman in lottery joint and
ordered to appear today for sentence.
The trial of Clyde A. Stevens for battery
upon Laura Fournier was set for Satur-
day. c. A. Robert, charged with bat
terry, had the complaint against him dis
missed and was discharged, IS costs be-
ing paid.
John Davis and Pat Carroll, hobos,
who got drunk and engaged in a street
fight, were given SO or ten days each to
ruminate over the matter. John WILL
Jams, a vagrant, was allotted a twenty
day fioater.
Mock How, Wing Yuen and All Jim
were all found guilty Of selling lottery
tickets and ordered to appear for SEN
tence today. All Wing, another of the
same stripe, paid SIS fine.
Hung Chung. an unlucky vegetable
peddler, who had failed to pay his city
license. was fined 81. but payment was
not enforced, as the fine was remitted.
Four drunks were assessed the reeuIa-
tion amounts. which closed the days
proceedings.
The herald., 1896-10-23
ODD FELLOWS SESSION

SANTA CRUZ, Oct. 22.-The grand en-.
campment of Odd Fellows held the clos
ing session this afternoon. The grand
officers were installed by G. F. Roesch,
past grand patriarch. The appointed Of
ficers are c. H. Martin Of Red Bluff, grand
marshal; r. D. Gummve of Grass Valley
grand sentinel; E. Bunker of San Fran
cisco. deputy grand sentinel for the twenty.
third time. The following standing COM
mittees were appointed: Credentials, ].
s. Souther, w. T. w. Cure. c. Kirk; f.
nance, E. B. Cooper, ]. F. Pinkham, j. A.
Foster; appeals. E. H. Black, A. s. Ward
c. o. Burton; legislation, j. Leonard. NJ
Besse, M. Perley; state of order, E. Tay-
lor, G. Jessen, 8. Oberdeener. J. F. Cros-
sett. s. A. Smith; petition, w. E. Dubois,
H. w. P. McCauley, s. A. Jumper; mileage,
L. Ellsworth, ]. c. Dressed, B. T. Cove,
H. G. Coltrin, J. II. Hotel; bylaws, J. A.
Mace. G. T. Shaw, w. H. Barnes, e. A.
Hermann, E. l.. Laudermann.
The herald., 1896-10-23
ON THE WHEEL.
Races at the Memphis Coliseum-More
Records Broken.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Oct.22.-The Mem
phis coliseum bicycle races began to-
day for a three nights meeting. The
track bids fair to be one of the fastest
in the country, as Tom Cooper smashed
O worlds record tonight. He vert
againts the worlds unpaced quarter Of
a mile record and succeeded In lowering
it by one-fifth of second. His time
was 26 2-5 seconds, the previous record
being 26 3-5, held by Con Baker and
johnson.
Mile professional handicap-Jay
Eaton won, Tom Cooper second. Clar-
ence Woodward third. Time 2:2S.
Professional mile-Zach Oliver won
c. Barry second, Joe Cooper third
Time 300.
Mile professional. scratch-Clarence
woodward won, Eli Winzett, Portland
second; Ben Showers, Alabama, third
Time 2:11 1-5.
The herald., 1896-10-23
MORRIsON's STAND.
Bolts Altgeld But Will Stand Solid for
Bryan.

WASHINGTON, Oct. pa tele-
graphic inquiry was sent by the Post to :
day to Hon. William r. Morrison ask
ing whether his declaration against
Governor Altgeld meant also that he
was for the gold standard and would not
support Mr.. Bryan and the Chicago
platform. The following answer was
received:
WATERLOO, ILL.,. Oct 22.-My letter
about which the Post inquiries relates
alone to Governor Altgeld and his ad-
ministration of state affairs. Anything
more reported is incorrect. Signed:
WILLIAM r. MORRISON,
The herald., 1896-10-23
BAYNCLIMATE BONDS.

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 22.-In the superior
court today Judge Torrance rendered
his decision in the suit involving the
validity Of the S1,5O0,O0O water bonds
which the city proposes to issue. The
court held that the bonds are valid. The
case has attracted much interest, and
is in some respects the most important
one ever tried here.
The herald., 1896-10-23
PATRIARCHs' PRIZES.

SANTA CRUZ, Oct. 22.-At the grand
ball this evening at Armory hall the
Patriarchs Militant had dress parade
and presentation of prizes. San Fran
cisco canton won first. consisting Of a
silver trophy and s1OO in coin. 1t receiv-
ed 9S per cent Sacramento canton re-
ceived second, 5000 in coin. The percent
age was 96. Oakland canton. which made
80, was awarded third, $1O0.
The herald., 1896-10-23
SUDDEN DEATH.

DR.. r. Edward Post, q well-known
physician with offices in the Bullard
block, was stricken with stroke Of par
alysis yesterday afternoon about s
o'clock and was taken to his apartments
in the Amidon hotel on South Grand
avenue. where he died last evening. For
some time DR.. Post has been in i'll health;
being subject to attacks, the exact ma
ture Of which Is unknown.
The herald., 1896-10-23
KNOCKED DOWN BY A WHEEL,
Mrs. George r. Crow Painfully Injured
1, On Broadway, :

Mrs. George R.fCrow, wife Of the
president Of the Rosedale Cemetery as
sociation. residing at 1912 West Seventh
street. had narrow escape from seri-
Gus injury. IL not death. yesterday at
ternoon at the corner Of Second street
and Broadway. As It is she was pain
fully wounded In q collision with q bi-
cyclist and ~ being run over by a light
Wagon
In Smpeny with her aanghter, Mrs.
CrvwzA Al4a 9eesre 3 odEank Attempted
The herald., 1896-10-23
REPORTED FOR DUTY

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 22.-The Third
artillery regiment with the exception Of
two light and two heavy batteries, has
reported for duty to Colonel Shafter, who
is temporarily in command Of the depart
ment of the Pacific in the absence of Gem
eral Forsyth. Colonel E. G. Bainbridge.
with the headquarters band and batteries
A. e. g and H. arrived from Florida to-
The herald., 1896-10-23
HEAVY MAILS.

SAN FRANCISCO. Oct. 22.-During the
past few weeks the city department of the
postoffce has been buried under a mass
of campaign matter, such as has never
before been experienced in its history The
educational feature Of the campaign seems
to have set the printing presses going day
and night and the entire output has been
sent on its mission through the mails. The
necessary.
The herald., 1896-10-23
THE BICYCLE BULLETIN,

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 22.-Chairman
Gideon of the L. A. w. has issued the
weekly bulletin. Permanent suspen-
sions-W. Il. Harmon and Godfrey
6 ;hmidt, Los Angeles, for competing in
unsanctioned races during term of sus-
pension; T. @. Hall. Los Angeles, for
officiating at unsanctioned races during
term of suspension.
The herald., 1896-10-23
ON THE TRACK.
| Good Track and Good Races at the
Mansfield Track.

MANSFIELD, O.. Oct. PA perfect
day and track and large attendance
marked the opening Of todays races.
The first was pace between Star
Pointer and Rubenstein for purse Of
$500.
The trotting match was between Sem
ator A. and Pilot for the same sum.
Both races were won in straight
heats. Rubenstein took the pace in
2:11A, 2:15, 2:11A. Star Pointer broke
badly at the turns on the half mile
track
The trotting match was more closely
contested. but Pilot Boy was an easy
winner in 2:1A, 2:1S, 2:16x.
The herald., 1896-10-23
SUICIDE WHILE INSANE.

MODESTO, Oct. 22.-The remains of
Richard Young, who committvl ! suicide
near Byersville, Stanislaus county yes
terday, were brought here today. Young
cut his throat with a case knife. He was
grand army veteran, aged 56 years.
He lived on tract of government land
in the coast range. He leaves a widow
and six destitute children. He was be-
ileved to be insane.
The herald., 1896-10-23
GOLD BY SHIPLOAD

SAN FRANCISCO. Oct. 22.-The steam
ship Monowai, which arrived from Aus
tralia today, would have been rich prize
for pirates bold had she been intercepted
on her recent voyage. Safely slowed
away in the Golfers of the vessel were
bright shining gold sovereigns amounting
in value to s45700O. The approximate
value of the English money in coin of the
United States is s2,3S5OO0. The money was
consigned to Assistant United States
Treasurer Berry, and will probably be
melted down and made into United States
500 pieces,
The herald., 1896-10-23
WAGNER-KRAMER,

Last Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock the
marriage of Miss Mary Kramer to Mr..
Mike Wagner took place at the Ger
man Catholic church on Santee street.
They took station before the Rev.
Father Phillips, who pronounced the
young couple man and wife.
The bride looked charming in gown
Of white brocaded satin, trimmed with
chiffon. Miss Louise Kramer acted as
bridesmaid and Mr.. Nicolaus Kramer
was best man.
Mr. and Mrs. Wagner have gone north
for a bridal tour and on their return
will occupy their new home at Ingle-
wood
The herald., 1896-10-23
THE DAYsPRING WRECK

SYDNEY. N. s. W., Oct. 22-The mis-
sionary ship Dayspring has been wreck
ed on a rock north of New Caledonia
island. The captain and seven men es-
capped in boat, but the remainder, nine
persons, who were on board, are supposed
to have perished
The herald., 1896-10-23
STREET RAILWAY OFFICERS.

ST. LOUIS. Oct. 22.-The American
Street Railway association elected the
following officers: Captain Robert Nc
Culloch of st. Louis. president; c. 8.
Sargent Of Boston. vice president; D..
B. Dyer of Augusta, Ga. second vice
president: G. F. Holmes of Kansas City,
third vice president; G. F. Pennington
of Chicago, secretary and treasurer; H.
n. Littell of New York and p. Bradford
Of Cincinnati. G. II. Smith Of Troy. N.
The herald., 1896-10-23
AN AUSTRALIAN FAMINE

Adelaide, South Australia, Oct. 22.-
A drought has occurred in the northern
part of South Australia as result Of
which the harvest is a total failure. Nu-
merous farmers are destitute.
The herald., 1896-10-23
OFFICERS RESTRICTIONS

PHOENIX. Ariz., Oct. 22.-United States
Attorney Ellingwood denies that the re-
moval of Mark Smith, his assistant in
office, is due to Smiths candidacy on the
Democratic ticket for delegate to con-
gress. Ellingwood states that the silver
question has nothing to do with the re-
quest for his resignation, and that it was
called for simply in accordance with the
settled practice of the department of JUS
tice, that no district attorney shall run
for office.
The herald., 1896-10-23
Tho wheel o. Love.

He-Dearest girl, tao .tiro of my heart
has been punctured by Che tacks Of ycnH
charms. Be mine, and let Us ride taudozn
through life.
She-How sweet and strangei Xo0
hnve scorched your way to my affectio1a
and I cannot back pedal. against your ~
fractions l surrender tho handle hute
my life to your hands, and An Suhe ~
will steer our united Mvcs wiaG1ys- ).
dolphin Review.