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The herald., 1896-02-01
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A Wrong Scent,

AT the trial Of an action for libel brought
by DR.. Levingston against the San Fran
cisco civic federation, Porter Ashe, friend
OF Levingston, and himself an attorney,
was called as witness. He testified re-
garding certain letter, ostensibly written
by LevinRston, that it was not written by
him alone. He admitted, with apparent
reluctance, that he, Ashe, had assisted in
preparing it. When asked if others were
concerned, his apparent reluctance to reply
was SO great that the plaintiffs attorney
at once objected. The defendants attor-
ney, scenting some damaging admission
behind the unanswered question, pressed
the matter. For half an hour the attor-
neys argued, and finally, after mighty
war of words, the court decided that the
question might be put. So put it was.
"Who," said the defendants attorney
impressively twas the person present be-
side yourself and DIR LevingstonP"
To which the ingenious Mr.. Ashe, who
had sat in silence throughout the legal
battle, replied blandly, Nobody. San
Francisco Argonaut.
The herald., 1896-02-01
A Bears Nose.

A sportsman's s life was once saved by
his knowledge of one of the physical pecul-
iarities Of the bear. General Hamilton,
who tells the story in his 'Sport in South
ern India" was out on bear shooting cx-
petition with brother officer. The beat
ers drove the bear from his hiding place,
and shot from the officer threw him on
the ground, but he got up with grunt
and made off.
As the bear passed an open bit of ground
General Hamilton again fired, but missed,
and the beast turned upon him. When he
was within a few yards, the general gave
him the other barrel. AS this did not stop
him Hamilton started to run, but tripped
over rock and fell fiat on his face.
The bear was upon him instantly, and
the sportsman, looking over his shoulder,
saw into the bears mouth as the brute
made a grab at him. The animal caught
him by the thigh and pinned him. Know
ing that a bears nose is very sensitive
Hamilton hit him several hard blows on
the nose. The bear, unable to endure the
pain, let go, and before he could get hold
again, Hamilton was up the hill.
His companion ran up and killed the
bear by ball through his heart. But the
bears claws had laid open Hamilton s
thigh to the bone, and he was in bed for a
month,
The herald., 1896-02-01

man with an inconsiderable pair when it
cost good round sum to see tho bet.
1T was urdou btedly the outcome OF
military genius which enabled Grant to
detect either the strength or the weakness
OF his adversary at cards. We did not then
comprehend that his play was strategic,
and his methods of gaming really conduct
ed upon military principles. Subsequent
events developed that his passion for gam
ing was not hedged upon winning money
nearly as much as it afforded him oppor-
tunity to engage in strife and conquer.
General Rufus Ingalls,, who, in 1S41, was
a captain and assistant quartermaster, and
subsequently attained the rank of quarter
master general, was one of the Pacific
coast party which played daily with Grant,
but although recognized as a past master OF
the game, Ingalls, was no match for the
1ittle close mouthed infantry captain.
Ben Holiday, the pioneer mail contractor
of that section, was likewise on the poker
tapis with Grant, and SO were Joe Lane
and Jim Nesmith, both senators subse
quently from Oregon, the former the can
didate for the vice presidency on the ticket
with ii ohn G. Breckinridge in 1860. Bon
Holiday was an inveterate poker player,
but Grant, Ingalls, Lane, Ncsmith and
Holiday are all dead, and but few are now
alive of the old coterie which gathered to-
gether at the card tables of that epoch on
the shores of the Pacific. Washington
Post
The herald., 1896-02-01
THE FlNICAL MAN.
How He Ordered His Breakfast of the
Knowing Waiter.

How He Ordered His Breakfast of the
Knowing Waiter.
A man afflicted with the disease of fin
ickisIn, an exaggeration of the value OF
details, was giving his order for breakfast
to hotel waiter. The man was finical in
the extreme, and the exactitude of his or
der respectfully amused the waiter, who
was somewhat of judge of human ma
ture, inasmuch as he had served breakfast
to many men.
Breakfast time is invariably when you
get down to the bedrock of mans true
disposition. 1t is too early in the day, and
he is too close to nature itself to have put
on the little Disgusting frills that he be-
gins to assume along about II o'clock. AT
all evests, the waiter understood and took
his order respectfully, even servilely, with
out losing his own estimate of the man
The man had morning cough and sip
ped ice water as he gave his order.
"B4ing me a pot Of coffee, - he said
"And mind it must be hot-hot and
strong, don't forget to have it strong And
a sirloin steak, rare-remember, have it
rare and no fat. l can't bear the sight Of
fat in the morning"
"Yessir, yessir. No fat" replied the
waiter.
And bring me some dry toast, hot
mind you-hot toast-and have it made
from stale bread. don't want it toasted
outside and soggy within. Now don't for.
get that"
''No, sir; all right, sir; not soggy in.
side sir, echoed the waiter.
''And let's seel Yes, bring me some
fried eggs. Fresh eggs you know, per-
fectly fresh, and 1 want them fried on
one side only, Don't forget that"
"Yessir; fried on one side. And which
side sir?'-Kansas City Star.
The herald., 1896-02-01
The Point of View.

"What do you think of it?" asked the
artist as he exhibited his latest bit of
work.
"Do you really want to know?" asked
the critic, as if anxious to avoid giving
pain.
Yes" replied the artist resolutely.
"You will not be offended if speak
frankly?"
81 will not"
"Then, said the critic, "I do not hesi-
tate to say that it is the most diabolical,
hideous nightmare that / ever saw. In
my opinion it resembles nothing so much
as q drunkard's vision.''
SIS that your honest opinion?" asked
the artist, as if loath to believe it,
sit is, replied the critic. "And what
makes it worse is that you are capable Of
really good work"
~ know it is out of my usual line and
Methods admitted the artist, "but I
thought thought
"Well?''
"Why, thought I'd just try my hand
at posters in view Of the fad that
"Postersr' exclaimed the critic. "Let
me look at that again. Then, after a
critical examination: my boy, it is sub
lime-superbl Your reputation is as good
as made now. Why didn't you say post
ers' in the first place?" Chicago Times
Herald.
The herald., 1896-02-01
Small Salary.

In former times Presbyterian congrega-
tions in tho north of Ireland were not as
general thing, very liberal in their pay.
ments to their ministers. In one such con-
gregation there was a well to do farmer,
who cultivated several acres of ground and
was the owner of numerous hocks and
herds.
This man was in the habit of contribut.
ing two and sixpence year toward the
support of his church, and even that he
paid with grudge. One year, when he
was asked for it, he grumbled as usual,
and finished by saying:
"This preachin ought to be unoo' good,
for it. s unco' dearP'
Even the small sums that were promised
were by no means always paid. An an
nual stipend of less than two and sixpenoe
has been known to be 10 years in arrears
The following entry occurs in the diary of
one of the hard worked ministers of those
days:
"Settled with the treasurer of my con.
gregation for my annual stipend. Amount
under 910. Providence has cast my lot
among a peculiar people; they promised
me little, and they pay me less. youths q
Companion.
The herald., 1896-02-01

and thsre are Jwo rAiuss JnaJ musI =
kept in mind by the learner.
The first is-whether In sprinting, dis
tance or cross country running-to run
entirely on the ball Of the foot, or as they
say on the track, sect upon your toes!
BY striking on the ball Of the foot, which
is q sort of natural spring board, the run
ner takes longer stride and the spring
that he gets enables him to lift his foot
more rapidly and repeat the stride more
quickly than the runner who goes flat
footed. As length and rapidity of stride
are what give speed in running, it follows
that fiat footed runner can never be a
fast one. Another reason against pound
ing away fat footed is that the delicate
mechanism of the ankle, knee and hip is
Jared and may in time be injured.
The second point for a runner to observe
is his method of breathing. Breathe
through both the nose and mouth. Nearly
every boy when he first begins to run has
the insane idea that all the breathing must
be done through the nose. There was
never greater mistake. When boy runs,
his heart beats much faster than it does
ordinarily and pumps out just so much
more blood. All this must be aerated or
purified by air from the lungs. The op
preston that one feels when beginning to
run is due to the lungs demanding more
air for the extra quantity Of blood which
the heart is sending out. Nature has
looked out for this and provided way by
which air can be furnished to the lungs
very rapidly. 1t is very simple way and
consists of merely opening the mouth.
Breathe, then, through the nose in ordi-
nary life as much as possible, but when
you are running or exercising violently
open the mouth and take in air in deep,
rapid breaths, not gulping it in through
the mouth alone, but letting the mouth
and nose have each its share. Take as
long a stride as possible, but without over
balancing the body. Bend the body slight
ly from the hips, for if it be held too erect
the stride will be shortened. Let the bent
arms swing easily and naturally little
above the level of the hips swinging out
and back with every stride. This keeps
the muscles loose, prevents them from be-
coming tired so easily as they would if held
rigid and balances the body better. Take
especial pains to keep the body from being
stiff; let it swing as easily and lithely as
possible. In sprinting the stride is shorter
and more rapid than in long distance run
ming, and sprinter usually runs with
body thrown farther back, in quite differ
ent form from the long, easy lope of the
distance runners. Scoville, Jr., in st.
Nicholas.
The herald., 1896-02-01
SHAKESPEARE INCOMPLETE.
He Had Not Foreseen the American Type
of Human Nature.

He Had Not Foreseen the American Type
of Human Nature.
"It is not true" remarked the learned
play actor, THAT Shakespeare created all
kinds of characters, for l do not find In
his dramas any characters that bear any
resemblance to the great Americans who
have figured in our Country's history.
There is not in all of them even the shad-
Ow of a personality like Abraham Lincoln,
than whom there is not finer theme for
some future American draMatist, able to
illustrate the scenes in his career, from the
Kentucky log cabin to the theater in which
he was assassinated. Shakespeare has no
George Washington, no Andrew jackson,
none of our heroes or sages, none OF our
many unique notables, and none of our
wondersome women. His creations belong
to many countries, but he never gives
forecast of the peculiar American product
which came into existence centuries after
his DEATH
Few of Shakespeare's characters would
ever have been tolerated in this country.
We could not have Falstaff among u.s. OF
Macbeth, or Lear, or Caliban or the ghost
of Hamlet's father, or Ophelia, much less
any of his royal or classical characters.
"We have had plenty of Americans
worthy of dramatic honors fitted for the
tragedy, the comedy or the historical play,
totally different in their traits and deeds
from the Shakespearean people, and the
like of whom were never suggested or fore
shadowed by Shakespeare. The oft repeat
ed statement that the playwriter of STRAIT
ford conceived and drew all types of human
nature and all varieties of human life is
fiction. Should man of his genius ever
be born in the United States, he would
find here an abundance of material for
dramas as grand as ever were written. -
New York Sun.
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GRANT AS A POKER PLAYER.
Ne Had Nerve and Self Possession and
Was ALWAYS Cool.

An army officer has recently been relat-
ing some "reminiscences of his to a reporter,
among which Is the following:
"The difficulty we all experienced in
playing poker with Grant," remarked
this officer, twas his extreme reticence and
wonderful impassiveness, which none
could penetrate. Ninety men out Of
hundred, under the excitement Of high
play, will betray emotion to q greater OF
lesser extent, but Grant was a sphinx that
never spoke. He was always cool and self
possessed, even when the wine flowed too
freely and we were all somewhat the worse
for wear. No one could measure the
strength or weakness of Grants hand by
any outward sign or the circumstances Of
his play. Apparently he was oblivious to
Ill surroundings, but close inspection re-.
vealed the fact that he watched his adver-
oaries narrowly and could detect q blur
With unerring certaintY. he would call :
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Duty as Directed.

DR.. Pillem-Did you administer the
opiate at o'clock, as directeds
Mrs. Camp with sniff)-That did,
Or, but 1t seemed a pity to have to wake
the poor man out of the first sound sleep
he's had in four days to give it to him!-
New York World.
The herald., 1896-02-01

The shoe leather annually worn out by
the people Of the United States is said r
cost $3.50, 900, 900.
The herald., 1896-02-01

Men trust rather to thor eyes than I'd
their ears. The effect Of precspts is there.
fore slow and tedious, while that of ex.
amples is summary and effectual.-Seneca.
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HOW TO BECOME A RUNNER.
one Of the Most Healthfu1 Exercises For
the Whola Body.

the Whole Body.
Running is one Of the best of exercises
cur the whole body. 1t rounds out bol-
tsw chest, drives the oxygen into the far
thest air cells Of the lungs, wonderfully in
creases their capacity and develops the leg,
thigh, stomach and waist muscles. But
It must be learned, just as skating, swim
ming and bicycling haze e be learned,
The herald., 1896-02-01

Espiritu Santo bay, in Texas, 10 ~
bay Of The Holy spizltn
The herald., 1896-02-01
THE HERALD

Is the popular paper of the Pacific Coast. During
rapid strides forward both in circulation and all Il
,netropotan journal. that IL has asonished all con
favorite wilh the During 1896 it will, with
ahead even at greater raie than has done in 1880
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-17
PAWTUXET.
The Death OF Charles Peck, 81 Years
Of Age.

Last evening the veranda OF the Rhode
Island Yacht Club was more than COM
fortably 6lled by the ladies, 1t being
ladies' night. These weekly hops at the
club are greatly enjoyed and the merry
dancers are increasing, as the music Is
most satisfactory.
The Misses Francis OF Spring Green are
entertaining guests at their summer
home. -
Charles Peck. OF years old, died at his
home on Peck street yesterday. lie was
born March 81. 1908, in Norwood, son OF
William and Mary Peck. For several
years he engaged in the blacksmith busis
ness, later IN the jewelers. trade of.chsin
making for about 10 years. then returning
to Pawtuxet, opened blacksmith shop.
From 1870 to 1873 he occupied farm in
Scituate. In 1880 he married MahaIa
johnson OF Spring Green, who survives
him, at 81 years. Ten children are still
living: Frederick A., Providence; Anna
NJ, Pawtuxet; Albert e., Rehoboth
Jennie f.. Pawtuxet; Elizabeth, wife OF
W. H., Shelleck, Providence; Frank,
Auburn; Emma -, Pawtuxet; Walter J..
Cranston; Edward NJ, Providence; Lydia
A., wife OF william Harris, Lakewood.
There are also % grandchildren and two
great -grandc hildrcn. Funeral services
will be held on Sunday, at the Pawtuxe,
Baptist Church.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-17
Prom a Lifelong Friend.

AMEsBURY, Mass, July H. Hon. j. X.
Huntington, lifelong friend of ex-
Governor Russell, pays the following
tribute to his friend:
"Words ! can command utterly fail to
express the profound sorrow | felt when
a friend announced to me the death Of
the good Governor, my friend, William
Il. Russell. X il my firm conviction
that the beloved friend OF Massac husetts,
her fHvorite governor, her loyal citizen,
her rising statesman has found rest, and
know safe anchorage. No words were
ever penned coming so near the e,ernal
truth of the life of one of Massachusetts
noblest sons as are recorded by England's
greatest bard. His life was gentle and
the elements so mixed in him, all must
stand up and say, He was man.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-17
AUBURN.

Postmaster Joseph T.. Sanders with
his family Is taking Arrest at Cumberland
Hin.
Mrs. Alex Mills OF Magnolia street IL
visiting friends in Pswtuoket.
Mrs. William Tabor and little Marioris
leave Friday for the remainder OF the
season TO be spent at Grafton Centre,
and Clara also depart today for their AN
nual outing at Stafford, VT.
The funeral OF Mary Lippitt, wife OF Mr.
Seth NJ. Albro, was solemnized at the
Baptist Church in the presence OF a.large
company of relatives and friends yes
terday at 2 o'clock. A short and I'M
pressive talk was given by Rev. 3. a.
who spoke feelingly anc In glowing
praise Of the departed, W hose good and
patient example would still live In the
memory of her friends. The principal
thought was taken from Romans s:lt,
and his plain, matter of fact reasoning
CT this and the future with its promises
for happiness were very comforting 10
pleasant tones he repeated the 23d Palm
and many hopeful passages OF Scripture.
Mr.. Horace Haskell made an eloquent
and sympathetic prayer and the choir
sang two pieces selected by the husband,
"Asleep In Jcsus,'r and "Abide with
Me-" also ops OF her favorite hymns,
lover the Line" Tho flowers were
very handsome. The pillow "At Rest, I"
from the bereaved husband, especially
beautiful Roses, sweet peas and white
pinks from the mother, sister and neice,
large basket from some OF the PARK
Hill mem bers, handsome piece from the
Ladies' Aid Society, and many others
from loving friends. The pail bearers
were Messrs. Wade, Leonard and Huntocn
OF Auburn and Mr.. George Putnam OF
Apponaug. The remains were taken TO
Swan Point cemetery.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-17
In "a wild Spot.

Montreal. July 17.--Little Pabos, where
Ex-Governor Russell died, is on the ex-
treme eastern coast of the peninsula of
Gaspe, and is somewhat difficult OF ac-
cess. II is rough country, and the few
Inhabitants are largely fishermen. The
splendid sea and river fishing in that
district attracts quite a number of men
of wealth and leisure during the sum-
mer months. but there is no hotel ac-
commodation. and the fishermen's huts
are distasteful TO people from the more
civilized quarters. Visitors invariably
carry their living necessities with them.
The only direct communication with
Pabos is by steamer Admiral from Dali
housie. N. b.. across Bay Des Chaleurs
to Gaspe.
Ex-Governor Russelps body viii prob
ably leave Little Pabos today by
steamer Admiral. which made n special
trip early this morning, and will take
the body 10 Dalhousie. N. B.
1t Is intended to leave Dalhousie to-
night and arrive In Montreal tomorrow
afternoon. thence for Boston, arriving
there Sunday morning, providing they
can make all connections in time. The
steamer Admiral may not reach Dali
housie In time TO connect with the train.
I'm which case they will have to wait for
the express train, which passes Dali
housie Junction at $50 a. IN. Saturday.
arriving I'm Lewis the same day at 4:05
y. m, and Montreal about IL p. m.
An inquest was held last evening, but
the party is not back from the camp yet.
They will bring the body back with
them. and the coroner's verdict Will be
known on their arrival.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-17
PAWTUXET VALLEY.
Mrs. George Lewis OF Natick Had an
Unpleasant Call.

Nai'
The Quidnick Band gave an open air
concert on the band stand at Arctic Cen
ter last evening.
Miss Ines Matteson of Ponagansett is
the guest OF Miss Mabel Ray at Clyde.
ST. James Sunday School OF Arctic
Center is having its annual excursion 10
the shore today. The school and its
friends filled l6 large.party wagons.
Councilman A. W. Knight and family
of River Point left yesterday for their
RUNNER home at Old buttonwoods, where
they will spend the.remainder OF the sea-
son.
The tall chimney at the Clyde print
works has been completed, with the ex-
ception of the cap, which will be placed
in position either today or tomorrow.
Inc Sunday School OF ST. Andrews
Episcopal Church OF Phenix is holding
it's annual excursion to Rocky Point
today.
b. Is. & X. Knight mills shut down
last night for the remainder OF the week.
The whole of the Clyde print works viii
start up on full time Monday morn ing,
and the printing machines Will be run
until 8 O'Clock in the evening for some
time.
The household goods of Mrs. William
X. Greene were taken from the Greene
homestead on Phenix hill and shipped TO
San Deigo, Cal, yesterday.
The funeral OF Mrs. Sally A. Randall of
East Greenwich was solemnized at Knotty
Oak yesterday. The interment was in
the Read cemetery.
Washington Lodge. 10. o. f., paid a
fraternai visit TO Olive Branch Lodge of
Providence last evening.
The funeral OF Martin Maunion, the we'll
known lightweight boxer, who died at
his home at River Point Tuesday evening,
was solemnised from st. James Church
this morning. Rev. Father McGrath,
oaiciating. The interment was in ST.
Mary's Cemetery at Crompton.
Mrs. nj. II. Stoddard of Chicopeo Falls,
Mass. is visiting friends ut Washington.
Mrs. George Lewis of Natick had very
unpleasant call on her brother at Wash
ihgton last evening. Some family matters
were under discussion when Battey be-
came eDraged and Proceeded 10 give his
sister a taste OF the privileges usually
supposed to belong TO an cider brother.
Mrs. Lewis, however, did not seem TO
take Kindly to the chastisemont and
complained to officer William Tenant,
who took Battey into custody, ana
carried him before Justice Of the Peace
Rounds, who after hearing the case, held
him In 200 bonds for trial.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-17

William II. Russell. and expressed his
sorrow In the following tribute: my
personal relations were 30 intimate and
close with Ex-Governor Russell that
could not but be terribly shocked at the
news of his sudden death. While this
intelligence has caused me to mourn the
personal loss. cannot forget Mr.. Rus.
sells eminent public servAts. and his
attributes of bravery and patriotism.
which made him so valuable a citizen.
especially at this time. when courageous
adherences TO the right and unfaltering
advocacy Of sound principles are so
much needed. Ii may. therefore. well be
said that the county has suffered
bereavement. The people Of Massachu-
setts surely cannot fail to mourn
throughout the length and breadth OF
the commonwealth. the untimeiy death
of a son whose career has at all times
reflected honor upon his native state"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-17
A Real Revolution paushtcr.

Enrolled among the members Of tho
Wadsworth Chapter of the Daughters Of
the American Revolution Of Boston Is one
real daughter of the American rcvolu-
tion, Mrs. Mary Mclean wyllys, living In
East Glastonbury, Conn, at the age Of o2
years. Her father, James Mclean, was .
member of the Putnam guards, fought 40
Bunker Hill and was twice q prisoner.
He died in 1646, aged OIL years. Mrs
Wyllys is living in house built before the
Revolutionary war and bought by her ia
ther some years after his marriage.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-17
PROFOUND SYMPATHY.
Expressed at the Death OF Governor
William E. Russell.
He Had Just Reached Camp for Rest and
Pleasure.

2 Quebec. July 17.-The shockingly sud
den death OF Ex-Governor William j..
Russell OF Massachusetts,. on the salmon
fishing preserves OF B. #. Dutton. on the
Little Pabos. has created tremendous
sensation here, and at first was hardly
believed.
The deceased statesman had long been
fishing the Gaspe salmon streams. and
was here for that purpose early this
summer, when he made splendid catch.