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The Portland daily press., 1896-10-31

W. Geene strayed from the door and
was not missed for some moments,
when a search was al once instituted.
His toy cart being seen near the shore
lead the searchers to look carefully
about the old wreck Ellen Perkins
which Capt. Otis G. Eaton uses In place
of wharf. Many believed that the
stormy wind which prevailed had blown
the little fellow into the water, and fen
thought to give the hold of the old hulk
a thorough search until 1t was too late.
Casual glances were thrown in but
nothing could be seen of him, until
some one went down and there found his
body drifting about among the sea
weed. Efforts were made to resuscitate
him but without success.
Deputy Secretary of State A. ID. Rus.
sell states that all the ballots to be used
at the election on Tuesday next have
been sent to the various towns in The
state. The nomination certificate of Car
C. King ofsCaribou. in place of Repre-
sentative Judah D. league, deceased.
has been received at the office of the SEQ.
,etary of state. The election will no en-,
December 18th.
Frank S. Cairns of Skowhegan. has
gone TO Washington to see what can be
done abous relieving his relatives in
Cuba, who have been reported as in the
greatest distress from the conduct of The
Spanish soldiers and authorities. Or
wednesday night Mr.. Cairns received q
letter from the U. $. consul at SauQua
la GTande. who states that the family is
in critical condition. 10 leave theiI
home means the destruction Of theil
property and to stay there means death
sooner or later at the hands of ths
soldiers of Spain. Americans seem to be
objects of hatred of the soldiers who are
not only allowed to do terrible work but
they are encouraged in 1t by their su.
periors-
The Portland daily press., 1896-10-31

WHAT THE REPUBLICANS MUST DO
To win Mckinley needs 2a4 electoral
votes. The following States will give
them to him:
The Portland daily press., 1896-10-31

The Deer Isle Gazette tells sad story
of the death of a little child at Greeu,s
Island last week. Wednesday the 1irt,s
three years old son OF Elder and Mrs ST RI
The herald., 1896-10-13
HERE AND THERE

Benjamin McKenney, an S1-year-old
resident of Cape Porpoise, Me-, has just
cut three new teeth.
The widowed queen of Naples is the
only female knight of the Russian order
of st. George, an honor conferred solely
for exceptional gallantry under fire.
Father McGlynn, who has been SO
prominent figure in the past, is now in
charge of the country parish of St.
Mary's at Newburg, N. Y, but will prob
ably be transferred to city parish ere
long.
Ex-Consul Waller of Madagascar no.
toriety intends to make his permanent
will devote himself to the editirial man.
agement of the American Citizen, form
erly the property of C. H. J. Taylor.
Hundreds of people visit the Her
mita.ge, Andrew Jackson's old Tennes-
see Nome, every month, and the income
derived from the admission fee of ten
cents is very neat source of revenue
to the association that keeps the house
in repair.
Charles Gounod, as his memoirs show,
had a great regard for his mother OF
her he said "If have worked any
good by word or deed during my life
owe 1t to my mother, and to her give
the praise. She nursed me; she brought
me up; she formed me-not in her own
image, alas! But the fault Of what is
lacking lies with me and not with her"
The Princess of Wales presided re-
Gently at a private meeting at Marl-
eorough house, having for its object the
discussion Of a project for establishing
some permanent memorial to the late
comprising Royal Academicians, with
Mr.. Val Prinsep at their head and other
prominent personages interested in the
scheme attended the meeting.
The herald., 1896-10-13
AS SHE SEES 1T

Ties of tulle are seen on the bonnetS
intended for dressy matrons.
The maid who sings while doing her
work isn't apt to be thinking Of "giv-
ing notice"
No gown is strictly la mode unless
1t bears some sort OF unique neck deco
ration.
Why is it that the lily of the valley,
so beautiful in nature. is one of the ug-
liest of artificial flowers?
Why does it keep clear all the week
and then pour on Sunday? is query ad-
vanced by many wage earners.
Why is 1t that country visitors feel
it beneath their dignity to show any in
terest in the unusual city sights?
Scented nightcaps are being sold in
the shops. These little head coverings
impart delightful fragrance to my la
dy's locks.
Mothers, watch your little daughters
and prevent the first tendency to stoop-
ing. 1t is, as physicians will tell you, a
short cut to consumption.
Many maidens receive now as BIRTH
day gifts some silver-mounted trifie for
the bicycle in lieu of the boudoir orna-
ments so popular in former years.
When you observe an aged feminine
bicyclist the thought will prevail that
we are glad the wheel was not known in
our grandmother's time.
It would be safe to stake a good, round
sum that linen duster could not be
obtained for love or money these days,
and yet it was not so long ago when the
summer traveller felt inappropriateIy
arrayed unless done up in this hideous
ly unbecoming Eament
The herald., 1896-10-13
MUCH IN LITTLE

In China 500, 900 people live in boats.
Birmingham makes crowns for kings.
Suicides in Paris average eleven a
day in December and eighteen day in
June.
1t is usually considered that an adult
should drink about three pints Of liquid
a day.
Six persons lose their lives through
paraff1ne lamp accidents each week in
London.
Nineteen millions gallons Of beer are
consumed in the United Kingdom each
week.
To attack man with any weapon Is
a serious matter in Madagascar. 1t is
punishable by death.
1t Is considered unlucky in Ireland to
view q funeral procession while the be-
holder is under an umbrella.
The bones of aged persons having
more lime in them than young people
are, therefore, more brittle.
The original civil engineer was the
mole. He anticipates danger by maxi
ing several exits and entrances to his
abode.
Russian railways are the most dan
gerous in the world. Thirty persons in
every million passengers are either kill
ed or hurt.
During the last two thousand years
Britain has been invaded by foes from
over the sea no fewer than forty eight
times.
Pages in congress must be over the age
of ~ years and under 49, In the senate
they receive $1440 a year and in the
house $780,
The herald., 1896-10-13

do not wish to hear Major c. W. Kyle
on the issues of the day this ammo DOM
ini. The gentleman's bad break Satur-
day has aroused Republican ire and the
speaker is not wanted. Kyle was ad-
vertised to address the people of this
city on Saturday evening and the CEN
trail committee made ample and expens-
i've arrangements. Shortly before noon
on Saturday a telegram was received
from Kyle stating that he had missed
the morning train, but that he would ar
rive here on the S:20 p. m. train. This
made but a slight change in the pro-
gram, but what was the astonishment
of the local chairman when late in the
evening he received a second telegram
from Kyle, statinng that he had lost
the afternoon train too. The evening
papers were already on the streets, and
1t was therefore too late to announce
a postponement of the meeting.
The decision of the Flower Festival
association to hold no carnival IN 1897
meets with general approval here.
Arrangements are in progress Tor q
Joint debate between the Bryan Free Sill
yer club aud the Mckinley Hobart club,
both Of Los Alamos.
DR., J. L. York will address the voters
of Santa Barbara this evening. The gen.
tleman is free silver Republican, and
will speak for Bryan. The meeting Is
creating much attention, and Will no
doubt be great success.
The herald., 1896-10-13
LA HABRA
The New School House Opened with
Appropriate Ceremonies


La Habra. Oct. lila Habra valley,
situated between Whittier and Fuller
ton, witnessed q turnout OF residents
and others last Saturday, Oct. 10th,
which has never been equaled IN size
or enthusiasm in the history of this ia
vored spot. The occasion was the ded-
ication Of the new, fine school building,
just erected by the enterprtsing people
of La Habra school dictrict under the
careful supervision of the trustees. L.
p. Warne, l. B. Varney and A. F. Ber-
dine. The people are Justly proud or
their handsome two-story school house
of four rooms, with it's fine equipment
Of school desks, maps. charts. etc.
Promptly at o'clock beautiful nag
was hoisted on the staff, and the exer.
cies began. The clerk of the school
board, Mr.. A. F. Berdine, acted as chair
man of the meeting, and after appro-
pirate remarks, introduced Rev. Mr.. Lee
Of Whittier, who, after invoking the d.
vine blessing, delivered an interesting
and able address upon educational mat
ters. Prof. w. r. Carpenter. principal
of the Fullerton high school, followed
With words of praise and encourage
ment. Mr.. William Starbuck. clerk of
the Fullerton high school, made the
closing remarks. contrasting the pres
ent prosperous valley with the desolate
and referred to La Habra as one of the
five districts comprising the union high
school of Fullerton. The exercises were
enlivened with music furnished by the
La Habra Glee club consisting of Mr..
and Mrs. W. j. Hall and Mr.. and Mrs
Charles T. Gould.
The first settler in La Habra was Mr..
A. F. Berdine, who located here in Mo-
vember, 1894. Since that time the pop
ulation has increased to about thirty
five families, or over one hundred and
fifty individuals. About five hundred
acres have been planted to citrus and
deciduous trees, and great quantities Of
potatoes, onions. pumpkins. corn, ETC.,
have been raised. Upon visiting this
valley one Is impressed with the idea
that the people have great faith in their
location, as the valley is dotted with
comfortable house of more than ordin-
ary style and cost. The home of Mr..
w. j. Hole is here and is in It's appoint
ments, beauty Of architecture and sur
roundings surpassed by few in the
county. La Habra valley is being very
successfully developed and the people
deserve great credit for their progress
and spirit. School opened in the new
school house Oct. 18th.
The herald., 1896-10-13
COOPER BROUGHT BACK.
Detective Hawley Arrives From Kansas
City With His Prisoner.

Detective Hawley arrived yesterday
from Kansas City, bringing with him as
prisoner Fred Cooper, the absconding
travelling salesman of Craig. Stuart &
Co., wholesale grocers. Cooper is want
ed on charge of embezzling $3.50 of the
firms funds which he is alleged to have
collected and appropriated to his own
use.
Southern California and Arizona selling
goods and collecting. In the middle of
September he suddenly disappeared
from San Bernardino and a few days
after his departure the firm began to
suspect his alleged shortage. Detectives
were placed on his track and he was
eventually captured in Kansas City on
description and held to await the Az
The herald., 1896-10-13
SAN DIEGO.
Citizens Promised Week of Politics
Personal and General.

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 12.-Almost every
litical gatherings on the public square,
and three of the five meetings will be
under the auspices Of the Mckinley Re-
publicans. Wednesday night Hon. Thos.
v. Gator is scheduled to speak here, and
the triple alliance is making arrange
ments to give him good reception. At
an enthusiastic meeting of the Bryan
club Saturday evening, in the old head
quarters, it was found necessary to in
crease the size of it's place of meeting.
IE future the club will establish head
quarters in the San Diego theater.
Since the removal to San Francisco Of
Capt. Darlington, the local militia has
been without captain. Orders re-
ceived here today appoint Capt. M. ".
Maus, now stationed at Benicia, in COM
mand here, and transfer Lieut.. Kilbourn,
who has been stationed here for the past
seven months, to Angel island.
The members of the First M. e. church
rendered reception Saturday to their
returning pastor, Rev. l.. NJ. Hartley
This is the pastors fifth and last year at
this port, and under his guidance the
condition of the church has been greatly
benefited.
After a trial of over three weeks, the
case contesting the validity Of the recent
authorized issue OF s1,500,000 in city
bonds for the acquisition of a new water
system has been brought to close, and
the case submitted. Argument closed
at noon today, and decision is expected
before the close Of the present week.
Rev. A. A. Graves, formerly of Ven-
tura, and who succeeds the Rev. ]. c.
Healey as pastor of the. Central M. L.
church Of this city. preached his first
sermon yesterday
The San Diego representatives at the
fifth annual session of the Woman's s
parliament, which opens at the First
Congregational church. Los Angeles, to-
morrow, will be Mrs. Flora Kimball and
Laura G. Riddell.
The herald., 1896-10-13
SANTA BARBARA.
Suits Growing Out of Political Compli-
cations-Local Notes.

SANTA BARBARA, Oct. 12.-In the
superior court this afternoon the mat
ter of Peveril Meigs ct al. VS.. H. H.
Doyle, county clerk, came up for hear
ing. The application is in the nature of
an application for a writ of mandate to
compel the clerk to print the name of e.
st. John, a candidate for supervisor of
the Third district upon the official bal
lot to be used at Hope precinct. The
case was argued by w. r. Butcher on
behalf Of the petitioners, and by Dis
trict Attorney A. A. Oglesby for the re-
spondent. The court denied the writ.
Heretofore Hope precinct has been
part of the Third supervisoral district,
but the board of supervisors on July 13.
last cut this precinct off the Third dis
trict and made it a part of the Second su-
pervisoral district. A supervisor Is to
be elected in the Third district on No
vember 3, while the supervisor of the
Second district holds over; therefore, the
petitioners object to being restrained
from voting for a supervisor. The elect
ors OF Hope precinct threaten to carry
the matter on a writ of review to the
supreme court.
The Republicans Of the Channel City
The herald., 1896-10-13
RIVERA,
Walnut Growers are Busy Harvesting
Good Crop,

RIVERA, Oct. 12.-The walnut grow
ers Of Rivera and vicinity are up to
their eyes in business now. and for the
time being seem to care little whether
1t is silver or gold, for they know their
well filled sacks will bring them in
whole piles of both this season, and
they are happy. Why shouldn't they
be?
This afternoon your correspondent
spent an hour or two very pleasantly
and profitably at the ranch Of Mr.. A.
Dorman, president and one of the board
of directors of the Los Nietos and Ran
chito Walnut Growers association, and
also one Of our most successful farmers,
Mr.. Dorman has about 100 acres in wall
nuts, about $50 trees, hardshells, most
of them 2S or 30 years old. This is one
of the Oldest orchards in the neighbor-
hood. He estimates his crop this year
at about $1,000 pounds, or something
over 900 sacks.
The herald., 1896-10-13
SAN BERNARDINO.
Burglars Abroad but No Booty Sc,
cured-Notes of the Day.

SAN BERNARDINO, Oct. 12-Burg-
lars were abroad on Sunday morning,
and succeeded in breaking into the
Fountain saloon through a back win
dow. Once inside they took about S.
in silver and tried to open the safe, but
did not succeed. They took some whis-
ky. At the same time they got into
Migeps secondhand store, but Mr.. Mi
gel has not missed anything as yet.
T. s. Knowles of Ontario was in the
city Sunday.
Col. T. ]. Wilson went to Los Angeles
today on business.
The Rose mine will soon be sold for
$10O, 900, as 1t was bonded for that sum
last May. The ore on the dump runs
from $40 to 500 per ton, while the rich
ore at the smelter runs from $3.50 to
$500 per ton.
The board of city education spends
the greater portion Of the meeting time
in rowing. On Saturday night one trus-
tee was going to throw another one out.
but quiet was restored.
The herald., 1896-10-13
PIRU CITY

PIRU CITY, Ventura county, Oct. l2.
Hon. Brice Grimes spoke for an hour
and half here Saturday night to q
packed house. The people could not all
get in. Mr.. Grimes made strong and
eloquent speech that was cheered to the
echo. Many new converts Joined the
Bryan silver club which was organized
with A. ]. Conway. ex-supervisor as
president. Cheer after cheer was given
for Bryan at the conclusion Of Grimes
speech.
The herald., 1896-10-13
have obviated the possibility Of loss for

have obviated the possibility OF loss sor
anybody.
It appears to many people perfectly
absurd that nation of seventy mil
lions increasing at the rate of rs per
1000 per annum, should adhere to mon
etary standard which has proved ru-
inous to hundreds of thousands OF per-
sons, and which II persisted in will go
far to ruin those who are holding on to
dear life by their very eyelids. Amer
lean cultivators are justified In taking
steps to relieve themselves from cruel
position which has been brought about
not by themselves, but by European
legislation.
So long as they pay their debts on the
terms writ in the bond" who will saw
they are dishonest? Surely only the
Shylocks who desire to reap where they
have not sown, and to gether where tnsy
have not strowed, to devour Widows
houses and to grind the faces of the
poor. The vast majority Of money lent
was loaned when silver was interna-
tional money Of full paying power ev-
erywhere. even in England, and 1t
would be monstrous that Americans,
who had no hand whatever in causing
gold standard, should be ruined In mill
lions in order that lenders may receive
more than was bargained for.
1t Is against such an injustice that
thirty millions who live on the land
across the ocean are in practical re-
volt They are weary of conditions
which render life not only not worth
having, but burden and a misery from
one years end to another. They have
chosen Mr.. Bryan as their champion.
If he should become president important
monetary legislation may be expected.
If he Is defeated, it Is quite possible that
the western and southern states may re-
volt. Standing together they could de-
feat any attempt Of the eastern states
to subjugate them, but it is devoutly to
be hoped that matters will not go to
that length, and that a happy modus
vivendi may be hit upon which may OBJ
viate the horrors of conflict and keep
chained the dogs Of war.-Norfo!k
News
The herald., 1896-10-13

rival of . Los Angeles o1llcer with reQui-
sition papers.
Cooper was seen In his cell yesterday
by . reporter. but absolutely refused to
talk about his case. He looked the worse
for wear and said the journey back to
Los Angeles had been particularly tire
some. As to his guilt or innocence of
the crime alleged he refused to make a
statement saying he had been advised
to keep close mouth. He admitted that
his departure from this section had been
rather precipitate, but said he would in
time give good reasons for such action.
Until he was arraigned in court and had
secured the services of an attorney he
should remain silesSt, even though such
action might prejudice his case in pub
lie opinion.
The herald., 1896-10-13
SANTA ANA.
Silverites Turn Out Numerously-Two
Strong Speeches Delivered,

SANTA ANA, Oct. IA large and en-
thusiastic audience gathered at Spur
geon's hall on Saturday evening to listen
to silver speeches by Judge e. H. Lam
me and Hon. Jud r. Rush. The speeches
were eloquent and telling, and were re-
ceived with tumultuous applause, and
at the close of the speaking the people
the audience rose to their feet and gave
th~ae rousing cheers for Bryan and free
silver. -s
The herald., 1896-10-13
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The herald., 1896-10-13

IA WEAK MAN is ONLY HALF A
man." To him the joys and pleasures of
this world are dull pastime. His sense of
enjoyment is dulled by weak, depressed
nervous system; his intellect is slow: his
memory poor. 1t is evident that he lacks
vital force, which is electricity. He is cas-
lily subject to disease, because his circula-
tion is weak and the body cannot throw off
the impurities which gather in the kidneys,
bladder and stomach
The herald., 1896-10-13
A Los Angeles Capitalist

I was weak for years. I doctored with
some Of the leading physicians on this
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The herald., 1896-10-13

tack of illness, which incapacitates him
for work.
Mrs w. B. Clapp entertained her pu-
pills this evening at her home on South
Fair Oaks avenue.
Miss Mary Mante1l will entertain at
euchre at her home on North Fair Oaks
avenue Tuesday evening, next week.
The herald., 1896-10-13

Max Nordau was once asked to define
the difference between genius and in
sanity. WELL" answered the genial
doctor, 'the lunatic is at least sure of his
board and clothes"
The herald., 1896-10-13

Te ire a Cold In Ore Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money II It
fails to cure. 25c.
The herald., 1896-10-13

Try our port and sherry wines at rs
cents per gallon. T. Vache & Co., Com
mercial and Alameda streets. Tele-
phone 300.
The herald., 1896-10-13
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The herald., 1896-10-13

~ cha Los 1].si.I ANGELES, 5o,nusTy ]; ;'s.. ~
kidney troubles. Tongue could never ex-
press the misery endured during those
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were badly impaired; was constantly
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had severe chronic cough. In short, life
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Eve Dr. Wong h of No SO upper aS
street, trial OF course. like many othera,
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me. In just five weeks the doctor pronoutt.
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are both fully restored: that obnoxious
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cured. and am rapidly gaining In flesh.
having satnIed ~ forty POUNDS IN st tw3 month";
skeptics to give the doctor trial aid be
Convinced Of his superior skill as ply.
~ JOHN M. STEVENSON,
$40 Bellevue avenue, Los Angeles. Cal. =
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tifying to my marvellous recovery under
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ber of stubborn ailments, among which
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