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The herald., 1896-11-05
A SMART WEDDING GOWN.

Mrs. Emily Pilsbury Crichton. who
became Mrs. Alfred D. Ellsworth last
week in the Church of the Divine Pa
ternity, was one of the handsomest
brides seen in some time--a fact not al
together independent of most becom-
ing and exceedingly beautiful toilet,
quite Il poem in it's way. a rich null
berry color-the new tint shading to pur-
ple-was used throughout, the skirt be-
ing composed OF broadcloth and velvet.
and the coat bodice entirely of velvet,
opening over a plastron of rare point
lace draped over white satin. a jeweled
cincture defined the waist line. and sew
eral magnificent diamond ornaments
fastened the point lace in place. The
small chenille toque. of the same color
as the costume. was finished with lace
and ieweled aigrettes, and the bride
carried a superb bunch Of violets.
After the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Els
worth held an informal reception in the
rear Of the church for the benefit of the
few intimate friends who were invited
to be present. After their return from
six months stay abroad, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ellsworth will make their home for the
greater part of the year at Irvington-
on n-Hudson.-New York Herald.
The herald., 1896-11-05
FLOWERS IN GREENLAND.
Many Beautiful Specimens are Found
on the Icy Mountains.


Even in June or July, when the wealth
er is the balmiest, as the traveller ap-
proaches the coast of Greenland it is
hard to believe III the existence OF vese-
table life on it's bleak looking shores
at least in any quantity. The Irownlng
cliffs, broken ard contorted into thou
sands of fragments and aaapes, CROW u
ed by perpetual. ice and SNOW, and with
great glaciers pouring into the sea from,
nearly every large valley, appears en-
tidely barren. but as the vessel upon
which the traveller is approaches nearer
in the crevices of the huge rocks and
towering precipice5 and beside the SIis-
tening snow and ice are to be seen
patches of green at first dull and then
vivid, as the vessel draws nearer. This
is the first glimps of Arctic vegetation,
which is to teach the student how in
domitable this form of life is and under
what adverse circumstances it can ana
will flourish. These patches of verdure,
seen from the sea, and which lea Eric
the Red, more than thousand years
ago, to call this Land of Desolation"
Greenland, are dwarf willows and
birches patches CT clump moss, and
sometimes luxuriant grass.
once landed, no matter where, in
Greenland, between Cape Farewell on
the south and Independence bay on the
north. flowers are blooming, dwarf will
mosses hourishing during the summer
months wherever the ice will afford
an opportunity. Indeed, sometimes veg
citation assumes the aggressive and
overwhelmS and buries whole fields of
ice, envelops them in green carpets, mot
tied with gold and white blossoms of
other plants Two of the most remark
able instances of this victory of vegeta-
BILE matter over its icy foe are to be
found on the shores of Robertson's bay,
where the unfortunate John M. Verhoeff,
it is now generally conceded, lost his
life by falling into the crevasse OF a
glacier.
On the west side of the bay. rising for
nearly 1000 feet above the level of the
sea, is a conical shaped mountain.
About it are others. all covered with
snow, or thrusting their heads into the
clouds without covering of any kind.
But this concal giant alone is mantled
from it's summit to its waterside in
green moss to a thickness of from two
to ten feet, an unbroken mass of YER
dure. except where here and there
patches of powders and stones, mark
ing the path of a once lateral morainc
have succeeded in keeping in the light.
Beneath this covering of moss rests. to
an unknown depth. blue and solid ice
created probably ages ago and pre-
served as we'll as in an ice house. This
Ice, as far as can be determined, COM
pletely embraces the mountain from
crown to foot mass which once gleam-
ed as fiercely in the summer sunlight as
unconquered fields do in the present
era in Greenland.-Ne York Independ-
ont
The herald., 1896-11-05
FANCIDs IN FOOTGEAR.
Walking Boots Of Various Kinds, Point
ed Toe and Military Heels.

Dame Fashion is very tickle in her
tastes regarding the shape of slippers
and shoes. First we have the square toed
semi-high heeled specimen; then we
have q big stride and adopt the very
pointed piccadilly-toed variety, which
tends to make the foot look long and
slender. Just now we are showing de-
cided preference for the round-toed Eng
lish shoe with its trim military heal.
which by the way is the heel de luxe
and adds at once to the jaunuty appear
ance of shoe or boot. 1t is seldom or
never used for slippers.
The women of 'le beau monde" have
decided that for walking or shopping
the most desirable shoe is Of fine dongola
kid with medium piccadilly toe and mill
tsry heel. This style of shoe has a
straight fox Of enameled leather orna-
mented with small perforations and
stitching. 1t has heavy welt sole which
is = great protection as we'll as giving
q stylish appearance to the shoe. When
my lady walks abroad in damp or rainy
weather there comes a shoe for her 20
wear in coffee-colored leather 1t is Of
glace kid with a slipper fox decorated
with stitching and perforations. The
toe-tip is of the leather and the military
heel is rather higher than usual so as to
raise the foot from the dampness of the
ground. The sole is welted and has A
grooved rubber bottom. These boots are
delightfully."- comfortable and smart look
Ing; the rain, mud or snow will not affect
them or make them look untidy.
The herald., 1896-11-05
DIAMONDS AS A WASTE PRODUCT

That the manufacture of hard steels
may be attended with by-product in
the shape of diamonds is considera ton
which has not yet been reduced to any
practical element, and one that may
cause some surprise. Yet strictly
speaking, the statement is true. Several
years ago M. Moissan proved that when
iron was saturated With carbon at
temperature of 5000 degrees centigrade
and afterwar6 cooled under heavy press
ure; Il pnrtian of the carbon separa ted
out in the form of minute crystals which
were found to be true diamonds. In the
"Comptes Berdus' it is stated that it
occurred TO M Rossel that the condi-
tions under which very hard steels are
now made should result in the forma-
ton of diamond. He examined large
number of stesls Eow made and found
that his theory was supplemented by
fact. The diamonds are obtained by
dissolving the metal ard then submit
ting the residue to the influence of tom
centratsd nitric acid, fused potassium
chlorate, hydroiiur!c and sulphuric
acids respectively. The diamonds oh
tanned are almost microscopic in their
dimensions, it is true, but they present
all the physical and chemical properties
which distinguish the true gem.--1ndus-
tries and Iron,
The herald., 1896-11-05
And Gives Good Reasons for
His Belief
BRYAN IS NOT DEFEATED
His Chance for Success Is Better Than
Mckinley's
Kentucky Has Not Given Big Repub-
lican Majority, But Has Probably
Voted for William J. Bryan.
Associated Press Special Wire

Associated Press Special Wire
CHICAGO, Nov. 4.-Senator Jones is
sued the following statement tonight:
I have counted from the beginning, as
the states upon which we relied for Mr..
Bryan's election, the southern states
with 1856 votes, and the states west of
the Missouri, with 81, making total of
217. I have hoped that we would carry
Indiana, Michigan and Minnesota. 1
believe we have carried every southern
state except Maryland and that we have
carried all the western states heretofore
counted on, which leaves us, not count
ing Delaware, which think we have car
ried, and which l have heretofore calcu
lated on, 209 votes. One vote we GER
tainly have in Delaware, and probably
three. But, counting only one vote,
which we have beyond a doubt, it leaves
necessary to a choice fourteen votes.
Either Michigan or Indiana would give
us these fourteen votes. The reports re-
ceived by us from both these states are
encouraging and lead us to believe that
while both states are close we have the
better chance to win each and that we
may probably carry both.
There can be scarcely doubt of our
getting Indiana. Under these circum-
stances it seems to me that We are EN-
tirely justified in claiming the election
of Mr.. Bryan, which I do. And be-
lieve the temper of the people is such
that they will not allow their choice to
be defeated by tricks and fraud.
The statements made again and again
in the city papers today that have CIV
en- up the contest and admitted that Mr..
Bryan is defeated indicate deliberate
purpose on the part Of the papers, as
well as the Republican managers, to
create false impressions in the minds of
the people and to lead them to believe
that McKinley's election is accomplish
ed and acquiesced in.
have not for moment acquiesced in
Mr.. McKinley's election and will not
until there is a material change from
existing conditions, as I believe Indi-
ana and probably Michigan have voted
for Mr.. Bryan, and if eitehr has he is
elected. (Signed)
JAMES K. JONES, Chairman.
The herald., 1896-11-05
ON THE TRACK.
Results Of Running Races on the Ingle-
side Course.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. AIT Ingla-
side, weather fine, track good, attendance
10000
Five furlongs-Scotch Rose won, Gey-
ser second, Phillip H. third. Time, 1:O2
Seven ongs-Her ermanita won, Bue-
no second, Encino third. Time, 1:29.
Mile and seventy yards-Wheel of
Fortune won, Nebuchadnezar second,
Wawona third. Time, 1:451a.
Six furlongs-Caliente, won, 'Ostler
Joe second, Midlo third. Time, 114H.
One and three-eighth miles, hurdles
Governor Budd won, J. o. C. second,
Bedford third. Time, 2:25.
Six furlongs-Renardine won, Can't
Dance second, Harry o. third. Time,
1:151a.
1NGLESIDE ENTRIES.
The following is the list of entries and
weights for the races at Ingleside, which
are posted at the Los Angeles Turf Club
212 South Spring street. Commissions
received on these races, and full de-
scriptions of the events given. Races
begin at 2 p. m.; first quotations re-
ceived at 1:30 p. m.
First race, thirteen-sixteenths of a mile.
Z-yeaT-OluS-l-lnk boy lCS, Claudia Il. 100
Candeleria 115, Lincoln II. 10, Howard S.
110.
Second race. three-quarters of a mile.
selling-Nic Mac 102, Sir Richard no. Shield
Bearer 40. Monterey no. Ad Sprec1els 105
Doubtful 102. Gallant 101. La Mascotta 1902,
Gree 1Ul.
Third race. three-ouarters of mile. mai
dens, purse--D. j. Tobin 81 February ST.
Redkah 81. -Alazan 81. Sir Phillip l0S Spin
ming Boy 81, Mystic Maze 30, Artemus 1Oe
Moran lG5, ManZanillo 81.
EOnrtl race, one mile Spllipo-Hnzar ri
9S. Jack Richelieu 1lG Two Cheers 107
Model 107 Miss Cunningham 9S. Redding-
ton lOl Little Cripple l07. Bernamela 107
Fifth race, threequart ers of a mile sell
ing-Chartreuse Ii. 100. Crafty 81. Preston
Jos. Joe Terry 95 Miss Brumme o. Mar
jore 95, Sabila 100. Alverado 95
The herald., 1896-11-05
EARLY MINING LAWS.
Formerly the Gold Mines Were Public
Property.

"The earliest mining laws were enact
ed not by congress but by the miners
themselves in the mining district -
writes ex-President Harrison. 1T is a
curious fact that from 1S49 to 1866, the
period of the greatest development in
the mining of gold, there was no law of
the United States regulating the sub
ject. The prospectors roamed over the
public lands, located placer or quartz
mines and took out fabulous store of
gold without any title whatever to the
lands from which they dug this great
store of wealth. They We're in strict
sense trespassers. A policy to reserve
mineral lands from sale under the gen.
eral land laws had prevailed for many
years and had been expressed in suita-
BILE laws, but no provision had been
made for the sale of such lands.
I'm the land grants to the Pacific rail-
road companies it was provided that
mineral lands should not pass -under the
grants. The river beds, gulches and
mountain sides were prospected by men
who carried picks and basins in their
hands ard a brace of pistols in their
belts. They were afiame with the lust
for gold, and among them were many
desperate men; but they had the Anglo
Saxon instinct for organizing civil insti-
tutions and his love for fair play. There
were no mining laws and in many places
none of any sort. They met the emerg-
ency by public meeting. which resolv-
ed itself into legislative body with full
powers and made code that did not
The herald., 1896-11-05
A MINOR SOCIAL LACK.
Some Way Needed for Dissolving Use
less lntroductione

1t is to woman that our civilization
owes its social prescriptions and penal
ties because it belongs to Woman's
sphere to create and maintain our all
important system of social distinctions.
world peopled exclusively by men
would be roughly but adequately di-
vided for social purposes into good fel-
lows" and "other fellows
This is not to say that there do not
exist among men alone well recognized
degrees Of social tolerance. Sir Walter
Scotts capacity TO find plealure even
in bore. or LonSfellow's inability to
shake one off, shades off through a series
of slight gradations into an opposite eX-
IRENE. the brusqueness of a Carlyle or
Tennyson. But the boreaome subject
of bores aside. there is often positive
irritation iii being constantly obliged to
recognize. If only by pssing nod or
half spoken word. some entirely irdif-
teIent person, chance acquaintance,
though he be impeccable and irreproach-
able The fact OF his presumabe ad-
mirable qualities does not seem of itself
To eSta blish any valid claim on tho
continuance of the conventional civil
ity that becomes more and more mean
ingless the longer it Is continued as a
mere conventional civility. Probably,
too, the repetition of the act of recogri-
tion-Which in such cases is sure to be
frequent, encounters being apparently
fated and as likely to occur in Conltan-
tinople Or Toxic as anywhere in Chris.
tendom-is equally distasteful to the
party of the second part. the Indifferent
acquaintance. This reflection. though
Gn1iattering, accentuates the difficulty
by the mutually of experience. Yet
how escape 1t, except by recourse to the
brutality of cutting" Besides, the
application of such radical treatment
to so slight social irritation is to dig
nifty 1t absurdly; something never in
cluded in the feminine point of view,
and a further illustration of woman's
lack of humor man being the judge.
diplomat of wide social experience
once put it in this way: Il wish A and l
could be disintroduced. l know he hates
to bow to me as much as hate to bow to
him, and yet there Is TO reason why eth
er of us should cut the other. Our ac-
quaintance is too slight for that; it
would be simply brutal
Here is the suggestion of minor lack
in modern social life which many feel
but few distinctly recognize the lack
of some form of disintroduction. The
whole trend Of modern civilization is
toward a superfiuity of acquaintances.
Civilization itself may be with some ac-
curacy defined as the process of intro
ducing more and more people to more
and more people. The possibilities are
almost as indispensable and carries al
most as far as the letter Of credit. AS all
the world now travels, this involves du-
The herald., 1896-11-05
DOLLS MOVE AT WILL
Three Figures in a Glass Tube Rap
Signals by Command of Visitors

An apparent manifestation of an en-
tlrely new force in nature is attracting
attention among the scientific men and
the curious people in the neighborhood
OF East Providence, r. I.
Out on the road leading to Rumford
stands an odd-looking, one-story frame
mousse In it resides an old man, John
Nelson sherman, who has mystified
many scientists by his wonderful per-
formances.
The old gentleman describes with
pleasure the various curiosities outside
the house, but his hobby is to invite Wis
itors inside. Passing through the par
Ior and kitchen one is ushered into the
holy of holies." There one finds placed
upon a table puzzling array of bottles
and tumbers of all descriptions. Sus-
pended from the corks by pendulum,
nnely balanced, is a brass rod, which
hangs down inside the bottle. At the
bottom of the rod is a small brass ball.
Ihese are so arranged that vibrations
cause the pendulum to swing and pro-
duce rapping upon the sides of the
ties are placed upon the table. The old
gentleman seats himself at the table,
placing his hands upon it lightly. He
VIII ask you to designate any particular
ball which you would like to see swing,
and, without any perceptible motion on
his part. it will commence to vibrate,
very slowly at first, gradually increasing
in force, until it obtains sufficient mo-
mentum to strike the sides of the bot
tie
In large lamp chimney are suspended
three small china dolls. He calls these
Mamie. Jennie and Harry-the names
of three Of his children who are dead.
Harry occupies the center. with a sister
on each side. on asking Mamie. for in
stance. to knock she will respond i'm
mediately. Asked to stop and let Harry
knock instead. she remains quiet and
Harry commences, or, if requested, two
or all three will swing at one time to suit
the desires of the spectators.
On being asked: What does it?' his
reply invariably is: I don't know, and
should be pleased If anyone could inform
me. l do not wish to deceive myself, but
| believe it must be the work of disem-
bodied Intelligence. | was impressed
with the idea ten years ago, and cannot
explain it any better today. Professors
from Harvard and Brown universities
have visited me to witness the manifes-
tations. but have failed to solve the
mystery. Their only explanation is that
it Is some invisible and unknown force
Of nature
The old gentleman has no pecuniary
interest in exhibiting this phenomenon.
He shows it freely and without price.
The suggestion of electricity is impossi-
BILE. for every child knows that glass is
a non-conductor. nconscious vibrations
caused by circulation of the blood fails
to explain it, for, as previously stated.
in that case all the pendulums would
swing at the same time.-NeW York
World.
The herald., 1896-11-05

Twenty-second = Lovdal. Fsep.. 1914;
Landsporough. DEM, 1872.
nty-thlrd-Canavan, Rep 1919; Max
Twenty nty-fourth-Belshaw, isep., 1881;
nt;y-hfth.johnson. Rep, 1922; Fore
twenty y-sixth-Austin. Rep, 1sl7; Pierce,
Twenty nty,seventh-Fontana. Rep. liS4;
Forty-sixth-Clark, Rep, 1913; Hamilton.
FirtY.sevepth-waymire' Rep 2lOs; Ma
nFortySssssishth-Leavitt' Rep 1858; oGara
Forty y,ninthmgreilins. Rep. 1919; Ma
Fiftieth-North.. Rep. 1879; Merrick 1892.
Flfty,tsrTst-wrisht, Rep S7A; childs.
Fifty-second--Goody Rep, 122s; Kin
caid. Dem. 1893.
Iiity,thirdnosoorne, @ ,=ss Rep 1881; Hurl-
Tifty-ffth.Ketsey. Rep, 1888; McLau-
.,Ia6 Isstyi;ix,h1Armerick 5lm A. Rep mo; Sui
,T,fty;;;ssyenth-Emery' Rep 1874; Elliott.
Fifty-eishth-.ortega. Rep. 1872: Mccan-
Fffty-ninth-Finch, Rep, 7So; Rubell,
sixtiieth-Reese. Rep, 4s1 Keaples, DEM,
Sixty-first-Hudson. Rep. 1856; McKen-
ty-second-Rowell. Rep, 1912; Cart
wright. Dem. 204S.
Sixty-third-Shaw, Rep, SIS; Mou,tre.
Dem. 1888
siXty-fpurth-Msssscord, Nc Rep, 1o4s; Nc
Sixty-fifth-Fore Rep., 71S: Boone. Dem,
1Ol1 Harris Pop. 1912.
Sixty-sixth--Curran, Rep, 1851; Emmons,
DEM $780,.
Sixty-seventh-Harloe. Rep, 1894; Bur-
nett Dem. 1884,
Sixty y-eighth-Harris, Rep, 1857; Powell.
Dem. 14l9.
sixty-ninth--Aood. Rep, 1141; Toland,
Dem. 1l3l.
Seventieth-Melwick Rep, $40; sprague
Dem. 2252
seventylfrst-vosborg Rep, 2o4s; Cat
tern Dem. 1862
Seventy yaseeend-Kenyon. Rep. 1868;
Steele. Dem. 1855.
Seventy y-third-McCulloch, Rep, $50:
Mead. Dem, GIG.
Seventy-fourth-Nal Rep, 1888;
Price. Dem. 1867.
Seventy -iifth-Cross, Rep, 1872; Waldron,
Dem. 1922.
Seventy ty-sixth-Chynoweth Rep, 1850;
Edinger. Dem 1920
Seventy-seventh-Lin Rep,
1892: Mason. Dem. 1496.
Seventy-eigth-Goof, Rep. H21: Blair,
Dem. 2443.
Seventh -ninth-Guy. Rep. 1850; Jones.
Dem. 1882.
Eightieth-Cox, Rep. 144o; Dryden, Dem.
1890
The herald., 1896-11-05

plications and reduplications of the
process, first In one hemisphere and then
in the other. Its possibilities are illus
trated by that popular pastime when
consists in rediscovering "how small the
world is" by tracing out the endless CO.
incidences of mutual acauaintance-a
pastime whose infinite variety age can
not stale nor custom wither. Know
thyself, but do not introduce strang-
err" a cynical version Of the ancient soc
ratio injunction, may be accepted ht-
orally as a minor social epnmandmeiit'
to be observed until thGgenius OF the
coming social inventor has eVolyed u
proper form of disiHtroduction. When
at last this is evolved, it will assurediy
be conceived in spirit OF nance 'o"alu
none and charity for all.-Scrlbner's
Ma 90 zine
The herald., 1896-11-05
ELEGANT FUR TRIMMED WRAPS.

A novel arrangement of fur is seen
on capes, and very showy garment is
made of brown brocaded velvet with
d vest and collar effect of cream lace
over white satin. edged around with
beaver fur. A coat of fawn colored cloth
with Russian embroidery down the back
shows the new angel sleeves bordered
with gray fox. The loose coat is pos
sbly the most attractive of all the vari-
Gus shapes. and in black satin or velvet
it is especially pretty, with the double
aling-shaped sleeves. Black satin
shirred in two groups of three cords
each across the shoulders to form a
yoke and hanging in box plaits below
makes lovely coat; brocaded velvet is
also used for this style of garment, but
plain black velvet is quite the prettiest
OF all.-NeW York Sun.
The herald., 1896-11-05

In addition to the congressional can
didates whose election was assured by
earlier returns the following are re-
ported:
INDIANA.
b. Twelfth district, J. M. Robinson, sill
yer Democrat. Eighth district, Chas.
r. Henry, Republican; Second district,
Robert w. Meyers, silver Democrat;
Seventh district. Jesse Overstreet, Re-
publican.
NEBRASKA.
First district, ]. H. Brady, silver; Sec
ond district, David Grier, Republican;
Third district, Samuel Maxwell, silver;
Fourth district, w. L. Stark, silver;
Fifth district, r. D. Southerland, silver;
Sixth district, William Greene, silver.
MICHIGAN.
Third district, A. M. Todd fusionist;
Eighth district. Ferdinand Brucker,
Democrat.
MINNESOTA.
First district, James A. Tawney, Re-
publican; Third district, Joel Heathole,
Republican; Fourth district. F. c. Stew
ems, Republican,; Fifth district, Lorin
Fletcher, Republican; Sixth district. P.
Norris. Republican; Seventh district, f.
NJ. Eddick, Republican; Second district,
J. T. McCleary, Republican.
ARIZONA.
Marcus A. Smith, Democrat, elected
delegate to congress by 1000 majority.
MISSOURI.
Fifteenth district. M. A. Benton,
Democrat.
ILLINOIS.
Eighth district, Andrew Hunter, Dem
ocrat.
THE ROSTER.
WASHINGTON. Nov. 4.-The Repub-
lican congressional committee has re-
ports showing 200 congressional districts
are safely Republican. At the Demo-
cratic headquarters it is claimed unoffl-
cially the Republican majority in the
next house will not be more than IA. The
Populists claim $50 silver men and q
Populists. n
The herald., 1896-11-05
JOHNNY WAS SORDID.

Mr.. Gotrox (pointing a moral)-Now,
Johnny, which would you prefer to have
me drop in your little bank, this gold
dollar or this silver dollar?
Johnny-The gold dollar, if you please,
sir.
Mr.. Gotrox( dropping 1t in)-Quite
right, Johnny; now tell me why.
Johnny-Because 1 can shake it out
easier.--Puck.
The herald., 1896-11-05
FLOWERS AS CLOCKS.

1t is said that in the time of Pljny
forty-six flowers were known to omen
and shut at certain hours of the day,
and this number has since been largely
increased. For instance. bed of com
mon dandelions would show 1t was $50
in the morning and $3.50 at night, re-
spectively, for these flowers open and
shut at the times named, frequently to
the minute. The common hawk-weed
opens at in the morning, and may be
depended upon to close within q few
minutes Of in the afternoon. The yell
low goats beard shuts at 12 o'clock noon,
absolutely to the minute, siderial time,
The sow thistle opens at a. m. and
closes at 11:12 a. m. The white lily opens
at a. m. and closes at p. Unpopular
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