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The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-11-08

tipped the glass to his lips None Of the
other robbers touched any liquor
After the men had departed. 1t was
discovered that $26 had been taken from
the cash drawer and $12 from the pock-
cts Of the proprietor. Another of the
bandits searched the pockets Of Meyers
and Finkel. taking several dollars
Chicago Inter Ocean.
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pean nations would not be likely to in
terfere in his behalf while France and
Russia are so closely attached.
AN UNKNOWN PEOPLE
Not the least curious thing about the
Rif1ians is that nothing, or compare
lively nothing is know about them, al
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-11-08
An INTERESTING DOCUMENT
A Fac Smile of the First Vote
Taken in Los Angeles
THE RELIC OF A PIONEER
Preserved by the Widow Of George D. w.
Robinson
Win Croauod tha plo{ya II, 1910 Do
THE RELIC OF A PIONEER
Who Crossed the Plains in 1S4s and Re-
sided in Los Angeles Nearly
Half a Century

Beneath Is found an exact facsimile,
reduced in size. Of the first vote ever
taken in Los Angeles. The interesting
document was furnished The Herald by
the widow of the late Geo. D. w. Robin
son. who died in March last, aged 81
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Of Africa. If the sultan of Morocco
should show fight against the French
he would be in danger Of losing the
whole Of his kingdom, as other Euro
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-11-08

To Cure Cold Ia One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quin1ne Tablets.
All druggists refund the money If it
fails to cure. Csc.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-11-08

into the territory of the sultanate of
Morocco.
Morocco is classed with other small
portions of Africa under the sinister
head of "unappropriated" But if the
plans of the French succeed this will
have to be changed, as well as the map
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-11-08

NV prices for wallpaper beat all the city.
A. x. Ecketrom, 32l South Spring street.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-11-08

These latter will probaly take the form
Of the whole Riff country. and, If ac-
complished, 1t will be the first step on
the part Of q European power to break
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-09
JfPROyED METAL WORhING.
Recent Inventions are Simplifying tho
Processe. Hitherto In Use.

A most important invention Is the tr-
hardt process for the production OF tu-
bular bodies by thrusting q stei core
hv hydraulic pressure into hot mass
OF metal. The process has been patent
Cd in Europe and America and TOR Two
years past has been I'm highly succcsstui
operation In the works Of the Rhenish
Metal Ware Company. at Dusseldorf. Ac-
cordiug TO the description OF the Invention
and it's practical results I'm consular re-
ports No 1S3 for December, 10 promises
10 rcvohitionize the manufacture OF gun
barrels. hollow projectiles. acid TASKS and
generally all tubular forms. within GER
tain limits OF size. which must combine
lightness with strength. The principle
may not be wholly new. I'm England an
analogous method has been employed
on limited scale. but the German ma
chimes and methods 80 so far toward per-
fectiug it's application that ir must nc
conceded 20 be q new departure.
At Dusseldorf the shrdpnel shells Tor
tho German field artillery are made by
the Erhardt process There is provided
a matrix which is TO form the exterior
OF the ehc7. Into this matrix piece
OF steel rod three inches In diameter and
about ten inches long. heated TO q cher
rv red. is dropped. Then 10y means or
hydraulic press "A solid steel core. or
mandrcl. Is pushed into the rel hot
steel With one noiscless thrust il pcno-
trates the hot steel Ike so much wax,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-09

spreads the plastic metal olt evenly and
sn0vcs the end OF b. INTO the bottom or
the matriX, where 1T is tapered 10
point The exterior of the shell is form
el perfectly TO the shape OF the matiiN
tho interior to The shape OF the core. The
process reQuirco but two seconds. An
advantage much in its favor is its econo-
my. Ia the manufacture OF some artl-
Clcs there ls a saving of as much "a -
Der cent At the same time there is
decided superiority Of quality. Shells,
un-barrols. cannon. boiler tubes and biz
cycle frame tubing thus made arc OF
homogeneous internal structure, and
vastly stronger than when made by other
methods
In the making Of n gun-barrel, for ex-
ample. the solid heated metal being driven
by lateral displacement into its new form
by a steady, resistless pewer, Is COM
pressed in high degree Every flaw is
Oblitcrattd. and the interior surface is
made the densest and strongest. SO great
is the pressure that when the mandrel or
core is Withdrawn the surface IL leaves
has a clustering appearance, as II polished
by friction. Flasks for liquid carDOnic
acid are made four or five feet long by
eight inches i'm diameter. being shaped by
a single movement. Such is their quality.
being without seam or flaw, that they
readily sustain q pressure Of go Amos
phcros. Steei-cannOn tubes of siX-inch
calnres and over are thus made, and the
government requires all makers OF guns
and prOjectiles for army and navy TO use
the Erhardt process. Other metals are
used in like manner. care being taken
TO subject each TO such conditions OF tenn
perature. etc, as its special qualities re-
Quire. Copper tubes are made of all ordi-
nary sizes and Of lengths up TO twenty
application Of the Erhardt process as re-
spects diameter. length and shell-thick-
ness of the hollow body produced. except
such as is nxed by the size OF the ma
chinery and the degree Of force employed
ANY malleanle metal may be worked and
Al saving in comparison with the meth
DDS hitherto in use.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-09

Richmond. writes mi Perkins I'm The
". ID. Star, consists of 500 good houses.
l7.0D negro huts. and 400 tobacco tacto-
Tics. 4 Richmond man showed me me
town. I didn't get tired looking at The
600 go0r houses but 900 tobacco factories
wore me on out. At last when I came
to "a large hui'ding. ] would say.
Another tobacco factory, sir2'
ayes. this is plug factory"
"Ncgcr mind L said. drive on; let
the plug co.,
Further ON We came 10 n very large
building and a very ancient building.
CTS that tobacco factory, too?'
asked the darby
"No, sab. dats q meetin' hous'. sab.
Oars whar PaulcA Henry delivered his
great speech"
"Nhm2" 1 asked, when did Patrick
sDcah?'
"Ysars ana years ago. sab"
"N hat dil he say?"
'Why he's dc man what said, Give
me liberty or give mo DEATH"
"WcN. which did no gct?'
"He got 'cm bot, sah"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-09
TEA WITH CONSUL GENERAL
Learn 10 Brew The imb,r Fluid al The
Home Of The American Representative.
NTH HESDlHES THURBER Ind EORSS.
A Dashing Western Girl Ia iieliotrope ana
Silver the Coming sensation I'm Grand
Opera-Wifc of an American SculP-
tor-Parisian Modes as seen By
Amcli an Girls.


Nobody could live iu Paris and become
any sort OF social success without willing
~ or unwillngly contracting the tea
habit"
The habit has an especially strong hold
upon the American colony here. And D.
isn't The weak beverage OF tho French
people that they accept a tea, but II is
the strong. deep. amher-colored Yea. sucn
as the English people drink. mat Is the
favored drink at an the receptions
A dear big-hcariod old American lady
who IS noted for her delicious. saroiy
tea served at her receptions gave TINS
recipe TO crowd Of enthusiastic listen
crs the other day.
'.F'irst OF ALL" she SAID. 'you must not
let the water boil. Just Oct it come TO
boil. Have your carthen teapot situns on
the table near you filled with tho very
hotties, water. so that 81 shall become
thoroughly heated before the wafer 1"
the Kettle has como to a boil
.sWipc the teapot out very dry ana p"'
IN Tho Tea leaves. For the best hussi'h
,ca generous teaspoonful 90 a cup is
the usual allowance. hut OF course u -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-09

air Of great plenty" II matters but lit
tie what particular style one chooses.
/ notice many all crepon waists with
lace at wrists and neck and black vel
vet belt This tells me that crepon Is
holding its own IN It's wondrous popa-
larity.
And the length OF bodiccs IS a matter
OF taste, too. \ great many have the
long hasques. and others are short point
Cd affairs. while some are worn Win -
skirt over the waist and crush peit
OF the same material or tasty peit OF
satin ribbon with full bows
STYLISH AMERICANS.
There IS another place just OH inc
Champs Elyseos where every American
finds the warmcst Of welcomes the nome
OF Mr.. Morss. the Consul-General. me
receptions there are always the most
charming affairs. and one Is sure 10 see
there a familiar face from tho other s!de.
So many times during one OF these re-
ceptions do / hear the American men u'-
clare that the American woman IS he""
and shoulders above the trcnch"ohdh
a, manner fn gfyic. in carriage ana INTEL
lect. and 80 is said Win an earn.slhosS
that carries conviction along with u.
stout women are wearing striped waists
Win The stripes pointing towards the
,,iddie front Of the belt And. strange
,o saw. they are very becoming. Ihe
~, lines give style" and height, the
o,gii,ies stout women most lack.
actually saw the other evening some
et,,rfs that have threatened 20 make their
an,earance since oarlyin The fan skirts
Win fau-likc plating set I'm between the
cores 90 give an additional fare. but they
arc bv no means general The fun eodet
sem holds sway Mrs. Warden Pens
recent illness has kept her housed oui,hs
MS eoasou OF great cavety in Paris, but
nor name is ever present al The recop-
tione and tho kindest inquiries are maze
ON all sides about her health.
white gloves are worn invariably, ana
lbe newest have only the narrow thread
Of white stitching at the back Here
,rbera Won cnn get them cleaned for six
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-09

TO make liberal subscription towards the
amount required for tho coming year. II
tho whole amount were secured at this
convention. energies that are now being
expended in the financial question. could
be turned into usefulness for the local
work.
That the convention bc ono Of great
spiritual power and blessing. IL IL urged
that individuals shall continually and
with faith beseech God OF all Grace that
His very presence may lie very real to all
who assemble at Portsmouth. II Is also
urged that every association make to-
dav a day Of special prayer that this con-
yention he marked for the continual pres
encc and power OF the Holy Spirit
The local association IN the city will
have fifteen delegates. Richmond College.
the same number. and tho Railroad
Branch, twenty.
The lowest rates 20 Portsmouth will be
secured on all the roads.
MR.. JOHNSON TALKS.
Mr.. T. r. Johnson. the chairman OF tho
state Executive Committee. when qu.s-
toned about y. NJ c. A. work. said
I have been a member Of the state f.N.
ecutive Committee OF the Y NJ. G. \
about four years. and my interest IN Tho
work has steadily grown. and realize
moro and more every day tho great work
We have to do I'm converting. training. and
developing the young mon OF Virginia
Properly trained, | believe We have Ia
our young men brains and energy enough
10 do five or ten times as much as va
are doing In n practical and spiritual
way. The cultivation OF the heart gi,cs
energy and force to tho mind and hands
of our fellowmen. In my Judgment 200
true solution OF tho prosperity OF Nir-
glnia lies in carefully culuvating every
faculty OF mind. heart. and body. ard
that the various local T. VI. G. A.. sec-
onded and assisted by the state CONF
mittee. are doing.
A short time ago I talked with one ~
the leading politicians ia Virsinia-af tie
same time an earnest Christian worker
and he remarked 20 me that the work
done through tho Y. NJ G. A. has Coma
more 20 help In the study of the Bible
than any other agency The work cone
through tho State committee. is 7 be-
liove. growing i'm value and Importance.
and cordially supported by thu Christian
men and women OF the State. this com
mitteo. through the various associations.
will be an increasing factor Tor good.
PRESIDENT r. NJ SMITH
Mr.. Robert NJ. Smi b.. who is a rrom'-
nent business man OF this city. has Tor
a long time been connected with the local
Y. NJ G. A. and its work. AZ the convcn-
ton held i'm stanton last year. no was
elected PRESIDENT. and was also chosen
by the state Executive Committee rs m.
treasurer Mr. Smith is capable and
efficient worker I'm the =. " G. 4. cause.
and has done much good I'm hat lno.
STATE SECRETARY COULTER
MI l.. \. Coulter. the state Secrcts-
~. occupied the same position m the
North Carolina association from Stptem-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-09

II iANt.S
10 be s..t. Dr.. less than three min
utes after lA, wafer has been poured on.
Two or three pots OF good savory tea
can be drawn ifom the same tea leaves
N they are not allowed 10 get cold be-
tween times"
She. this dear old lady. heartily rec
commended every lover of tea 10 take
especial care To rinse the teapot in boil
ing water. dry il rapidly, put in gem
erous pinch of the dry tea leaves and
put the pot aside for the next at homo.
The little pinch OF dry tea thus added.
she thought, had much TO do with her
gaining the distinction of brewing the
best tea in all the American colony
II takes an American TO drink tea, even
In Paris.
THE PRESBYTERIAN COLONY.
Mrs. Thurber. the wife of the Pres
byterian minister here. holds the most
charming receptions every Wednesday.
Very often she has a delightful musical
programme. too and the great geniuses
from America who have come 70 Paris
10 add tho finishing touch before hecom-
ing professionals contribute the music
OF the fifteen hundred students study
ing here for grand opera / heard the
other day the one who Is pointed out as
10y far the most promising ana the one
whose debut Is looked forward 10 with
the hearticst enthusiasm She is a West
ern girl with biz. f1u ITCH Contralto
voice. rare thing In "a girl 50 slight
At the reception the other afternoon
she wore a hcliotrope velvet bodice with
long full basques. N was cut away at
the front and showed a vest of shirred
velvet with "a yoke of opalcscont chiffon
aud a high stock collar The broad re-
vers were edged with strips OF passomon-
ter1e-silver and white-drd two big rhine
stone buttons Ornamcnted each side OF
the bodice at the waist line.
A Medici collar that was quite high and
rolled quite a bit came barely farther
than the shoulder seams In front, but
served as a charming BACKGROUND 10 the
chiffon collar.
A SCULPTORS WIFE.
One Of the most beautiful and charm
ing women that I saw al Mrs. Thur
bcr's reception New car's-Day was the
wife OF one OF the young American sculp-
tors who has just been decorated with the
red ribbon Of the Legion OF Honor She
Is decided blonde. with a great deal Of
color and dimples that are fascinating
Her gown was OF brown velvet with
a full godet skirt The waist. OF cream
satin. was covered very fun with chiffon
bel,ed IN by hands OF jeweued passemen-
terie. The shoulders were cut IN two long
points that fen epaulette fashion over
very full sleeves OF brown velvet and
averted that contracted effect that Is so
often felt when the sleeves and waist are
not OF the same material.
tour de cou. very high and full OF
cream Nalcnc!ennes lace, with a natural
pink rosebud tucked IN at the left side,
completed this charming toilet. have
seen q great many dainty silk waists
worn by the young girls at the afternoon
receptions with dark crepon skirts. II
the sleeves are full and the waist IL fash |
toned with blouse efIeci and there Is an
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-09

Senator Martin. who. unheeding the
opportunities Of newspaper correspond
ents. maintained the silence OF the sphinx
upon al questions of public concern. has
at last spoken, and that 10 announce by
his vote that be was opposed to free
silver. Mr.. Martin viii no longer de-
serve the sobriequct of Thomas the
SILENT Though not held ia great esteem
by his party, solely for the reason that
its members do not approve Of the meth
DDS ~ which he was made Senator yet
by a wise ana consistent course In the
senate. ne niry gain many friends among
men who now think that he ought not
to be IN the L. S. Standardization
Nirginian.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-09

Chairman of Executive Committeel
her. 1858. to September, 1880 and since
that time he has been the state Score
tsry Of Virginia.
Previous 70 entering the work tn North
Carolina, he was IN business life 100 Menu
phis. Tenn. where ne was raised tie
was connected with the Tennessee works
as a member of State Committee. and
chairman of tho Western Tennessee Com
mittee. and he was also a member Of the
Board OF Directors Of the Memphis asso-
citation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-09
THE TIMEs-RICHMoND VA. SUNDAY. FEBRUARY 9. 1886

over the black. A cerise velvet giruie
and high atock-coliar gave the color note.
am delighted TO see that the older
society women have not adopted too SOM
bre funereal colors Just because OF the
gray hairs. All OF the many shades OF
heliotropc are becoming and tasteful and
old yellow lace and the lovely naturtl
nowers can lend an air Of dressiness if
fhere is any fear Of too great sombre-
NINA GOODWIN.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-09

ccnis. they certainly cannot be rated as
an extravaganza
TO slender hands white gloves are
dressy and becoming. but chubby, broad
hands I'm tight white gloves are unpar-
donable. and dark suede ones are per-
MISSILE.
CORAL AND MINK.
coral velvet waist TO Doe worn at an
afternoon reception was trimmed IN jet
passcmonterie with bits Of mink fur work
cd into the design. a great tour de cou
OF fluffy black chiffon finished the neck,
and the fun elbow sleeves were finished
with q fun fan OF chiffon. Long black
suede gloves were to be worn with THIS.
bodice
Black and white is always such chic
combination. and i'm striped material II
is always wonderfully becoming 10 the
lines Of ones figure. \ black and white
silk dress that was very much admired
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-09

The silver tea for tho benefit ~ The
Summer Rest. about which such cole
aicting statements have been made VIII
positively take place az J@ cast Grace
street next Tuesday February .ltlh iroin
8 10 . p. VI. Mrs. y. II. Symineion
Mrs. John b. Goode Misses Nellie Par
ker Lulie Walker. and other young lcies
Of the summer Rest Auxiliary "u a--
sist Mrs. Barksdale I'm receiving 10 pr
hoped that every one win remember the
dav and the good cause for whlca ito
foa Is given
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-09

carefully.
Al the from; II was tucked In fine tucks
down about five inches from the Shout
der seam. The fulness was caught at
the waist Nae IN fne plaits on each side
OF a narrow vcrt that was filled in with
narrow RULES OF black and white lace.
The sleeves were very full 10 the ell
bow. but were unusually close hitting
from there to the hand. where they were
tinished With = Stpau xud1A Of white lace
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-09
THE ANNUAL CONVENTION.
The Young Mems Christian Association TO
Meet Wednesday.
AN INTERESTING SESSION PROMISED.
An outline OF the Work to Re Done-A
Large Attendance of Delegates and
Speakers Presenf-Thc Principal
Officers of the Association.

The Twentieth Annual Convention OF
the Young Mems Christian Association.
which will be held in Portsmouth, Va,
February 18th 10 18th, promises in every
way to be a complete success. From oil
tho present Indications. about three hun
dred delegates viii be present when Pres
ident Robert VI. Smith. who Is also the
treasurer OF the State Executive Com
mittee. calls tac convention TO order.
Iorty-seven different State Associations
will be reprcscnted. OK this number
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-09
PrnnerfY Iransfers.

Richmond: John I. Boswell, Jrr -
Georgia l.. Cottrell. Is feet on west
side Lomhardy street between Grove ana
FLOYD avenues, $500.
G.. y. Hutchinson's trustees 90 Gram
ito Building Company, % feet ON soulI
side Pleasant street between Randolph
and Concurrence, H,l0o.
Charles jenkins trustees. 10 same i
feet on south side Orange street near
ST. James, 500.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-09

Justice Brown. - the United States SUI
preme CoIrt. advocates government ope-
ration Of the telegraph systems of the
United States.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-09

The New York Phoenix Labor club. the
oldest organization of metal. poiishers
and platers in the United States, disband-
"a last week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-09

Working girls clubs OF Massachusetts,
have launched a movement TO have stores
close at T. NJ during January, Febru-
AIRY. and March.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-09

Woodworkers viii hold an international
convention at Amsterdam, Holland. In
August. American delegates are expected.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-09

The Association OF Manufacturers OF
Plumbers Brass Goods embraces % per
cent OF the manufacturers OF plumbers
brass goods.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-09

Messrs. Smith & Bailey, rooms ss-Ss.
Chamber OF Commerce building. have
accepted the agency OF the Piedmont
Gold-Belt Chartered Company. and will
cheerfully furnish any desired inforna-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-09

Pawtuxet Valley r. T.. BARRIERS have
abolished Sunday work, and viii close at
on Monday Q on Tuesday Thursday,
and Friday, and at s:3o on Wednesday
evenings.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-09
ton to prevent union garment-workers
from making "A fight against its goods.

The Cigarmakers' International Union
isued 10000 union labels In January.
This means about 100000 union cigars.