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SLIPS IN SPEECH.
had Breaks. Inadvertently Made, Are
Often the Cause of Quiet Humor.

bad Brtaks. inadvertently mhues are
Often the Cause of Quiet Humor.
From the New York Dispatch.
In the hurry Of speech and the anx-
iety to be polite one is often liable to
slips of the tongue which may put an
entirely different construction upon the
sentence than was intended For ex-
ample. upon arriving at your enter
tainer's house, you say: Il beg a
thousand pardons for coming so late"
and are met by your hostess with the
words: My dear sir. no pardons are
needed; you can never come too late"
Take another instance. At an even
ing party in Cork a lady said to her
partner: "Can you tell me who that
exceedingly plain man is sitting oppo-
site to us?" THAT is my brother"
"Oh. l beg your pardon" she replied,
much confused. Il did not notice the
resemblance"
That was certainly putting ones foot
in IL. and yet perhaps was not so awk-
ward as the following: After a certain
concert a well known German canta-
trice asked gentleman to whom she
had been introduced how he liked her
duet. You sang charmingly, madam.
But why do you select such a horrid
piece of music?' Sir. that was writ
ten by my late husband" "Ah. yes. Of
course. l did not mean But why
did you select such an ass TO sing with
you?" "Ach himmel, that is my pres
ent husband"
A lady said something the other day
at a friends dinner that found a mark
the archer little meant. There were
several strangers present. and In re-
Spouse TO a remark made about a GER
tain lady of a certain age the fair
guest in question exclaimed: why.
good graciousl she is as old as the
hills!" and could not imagine i'm the
least what had caused the general con
sternation. She did little later, how
ever. when II was explained TO her that
two maiden sisters at the table. whose
names she did not catch in the intro
duction, were called Hill and We're ex-
tremely sensitive on the subject of age.
Here, my dear husband" said low
ing wife. Il have brought you a little
silver pig for luck. It's a charm, you
know, dear, to bring happiness TO a
house"
"Ah, how kind of you darling But
why should | need a little pig to bring
me luck when have you still?''
An awkward compliment recently
rather disturbed the harmony OF a
wedding breakfast given by a substan-
tial farmer blessed with five daugh-
tiers, the eldest being the bride. A
neighboring young farmer, who was
honored with an invitation, thinking
no doubt he ought to say something
smart and complimentary upon the
event, addressing the bridegroom. said
well you have got the pick of the
batch" The countenances OF the -four
unmarried ones may be imagined.
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THE LAWS SIDE.
Mrs. DavIdSon's Trial for Extortion he
gins In the sup rior Court

Mrs. DavIdSon's Trial for Extortion he
gins In the sup rior Court
San Francisco, March 23.-The trial
OF Mrs. Mary a. Davidson. charged
with having extorted $500 from Rev. G.
O. Brown. was begun I'm the superior
court to-day. The attorney for the de-
Tense moved for habeas corpus on
the ground that Miss Overman and
Mrs. Tunnel. necessary witnesses TO
the defense. were absent. one in Mex
leo and the other near the Mexican
border Counsel said he intended to
prove by these witnesses that a con-
spiracy was formed between Brown.
Matte Overman and Mrs. Tunnel to
falsely accuse and convict Mrs. David
son of blackmaiL He added that the
absent witnesses were being supplied
with money by Brown TO absent them
selves from the city. All these state
ments were supported by afiidavits Of
Mrs Davidson. afterwards filed. The
court denied the motion for a cOntln-
uance. stating that the absent witness
es were beyond his jurisdiction and
would not probably come within his
Jurisdiction The defendant excepted
10 the decision and the rest OF the day
was occupied with the attempt TO Sc
cure a Jury.
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Regarding Porter's Death.

Special Dispatch 10 the Standard.
Lima, Mont. March 23.-Coroner
Cashmere and a jury have been in ses-
sion the better portion OF the day
hearing the evidence in the case Of
Alex Porter. who was killed here yes
terday by being run over by a switch
engine. The jury had the case under
advisefnent for more than two hours
and at 6 o'clock arrived at a verdic..
but as yet 1t is impossible to find out
what the verdict is. as none OF the
Jury will talk. but IL Is thought all con-
cerned will be exonerated. IL seems
from the evidence produced that no one
saw Porter just before the accident.
and * Is all a mystery as TO why the
noise OF the engine did not cause him
70 get off the track. unless he aimed
to cross II I'm front % the engine.
a.umbled and fell This. however.
could only b. told by Porter himself.
The funeral services viii be held from
the Methodist church Of this place to-
morrow evening.
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THE HAND UPON THE WALL
Its Marx Is to BE Seen Upon a Murderer's
Cell Mt Mauch Chunk.


From the New York Herald.
Upon the wall of cell No. Z, in the
county tail at Mauch Chunk, Pa. is
the imprint of a mans hand. which
would not attract attention We're it not
for the strange story connected with 1t
"a story which can be vouched for by
many of the towns citizens.
Alexander Campbell of Lansford was
an occupant of the cell in June, 1877.
The Mollie Maguires were holding their
reign of terror throughout the coal re-
gions at that time and he was arrested
and sentenced to be hanged in con-
nection with the murder of John p.
Jones. He stoutly asserted his inno-
cence, and il was only through the
confession of his comrades in crime
that he was convicted. The night be-
fore he was hanged he stood on his cot,
and, it is said, placing his hand upon
the wall, he declared that in proof of
his innocence the imprint would re-
main upon the wall forever. The inn
preston of the hand can be as plainly
seen now as if placed there yesterday,
though the walls have been whitewash-
ed often.
The phenomenon has been viewed by
many, but none of them have been
able to suggest a plausible solution of
the mystery.
The cell is regarded with awe by
the prisoners i'm the Jail. and If any of
them become unruly the warden has
only to threaten them with a night in
cell No T.
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~. RIM. WIN the treet Cars.

An Owensboro dog has a weakness
for the electric cars. He knows every
body connected with the street car
company, but allows no familiarity. All
ne asks Is TO be permitted TO run
alongside the ear. anc occasionally gel
aboard to rest. He can start out with
the fastest car and keep up with II for
a round trip without getting on. He
Is a mascot. as he often runs ahead
and clears the track OF porkers and
COWS that get on the track.-Owensboro
InQuirer
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wHISKEY AND CARDS.
These Agents Prepare Young Man for
the q FLOWS.

Special Dispatch TO the Standard.
Blackfoot. Idaho. March 23.-Judge
Standrod sentenced Sidney Larkins TO
be hung May Is. A motion for a new
trial was overruled and an appeal was
taken to the supreme court. Larkins'
aged father was grief stricken. Lar
kins is sc years of age. When 10 years
old he was n freight conductor on one
Of the leading western railroads. Cam
bling and whiskey have been his ruin.
While the sentiment of the community
is that Of pity. still IL is thought the
sentence is just.
A Mrs Beard attempted suicide to-
day by first taking a dose OF laudanum
and then topping Off with a dose Of
aconite. DIR. Behle was promptly call
ed and soon placed the woman out Of
danger Domestic troubles. IL is said,
prompted her To attempt the rash deed.
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Boise. Idaho. March 23.-The west
bound Oregon short Line train was
wrecked near Shoshone this morning
ty a broken rail Two sleepers and
Superintendent Van Houssu's private
ear left the track. the latter being
smashed. Van Housen escaped with a
number Of bruises. y number OF pas
sengers were slightly injured.
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A black hat is made Of Mechlin tulle.
drawn or gathered on a wire SHAPE;
the crown was soft. like beret In form
and spangled; round the hr.m a mar
row row OF satin pl.sse. a. trimming
there are four large bows ur loops OF
tulle. s.inened with wire. standing up.
and a spray Of roses that sway about.
also two large roses at each side.
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THE LIGHTNING AND TILLMAN
1t is more difficult TO say who will be
the populist standard bearer than IL is
10 predict the republican or democratic
nominee. and the latter are problems
too hard for most people to solve. Many
say that the presidential lightning will
surely hit Ben Tillman of South Caro-
lima. that he is the man OF the hour.
and that he will sweep the decks on the
first ballot.
Tillman's friends assert that his most
formidable opponent for nomination
honors-General Weaver-is body and
soul for the South Carolina statesman.
Tillmanites claim that their man will
poll the solid and united votes of the
populists and the free silverites. but
the populists who favor other candi-
dates are already preparing 70 down
him by saying that he is a democrat
at heart and is only half a populist at
best.
Senator James II. Kyle. OF South Da-
kota, has a strong following among the
western populists. He is an Ohio man
by birth and was a clergyman before
he entered the political arena. While
Il is generally admitted that Tillman
has the strength OF the southern and
eastern populists at his back. the fact
that he is not liked very much In the
west will act strongly against him
THE CONSERVATIVES
What is known as the conservative
element in the party regard Tillmau a.
too much Of a skyroCket and intend u
pin their faith 10 a man with fewer
revolutionary fads. This element has
already settled upon Governor Silas w.
Holc0mb OF Nebraska, and are booming
him judiciously. Holcomb they regard
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10 is tough but true that man gener-
ally does not get any foresight until he
is TOO old TO have anything 10 look for
ward to.-Cincinnati Enquirer
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~ ~ Consultation and
Exam nation
Given ~ DIR. q.
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MEDICAL and SURGICAL INSTITUTE


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1t is the
direct line

The difference between
the Burlington and all 9TH
er lines 10 Omaha. Kansas
City and ST. Louis is the
difference between 4 direct
line and a line that isn't
direct.
The Burlington is the d.
rect line.
IL is from so TO SIS miles
shorter than any other
route 10 the South and
Southeast. Time and ser
vice are correspondingly
satisfactory.
Tickets and timetables
on application 10 the local
ticket agent or by address
ing
els. T. L. A, Butte. Mont.
hnston, c. A.. Billings. Mont.
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Phil Daniels. T. +. a, Butte. Mont.
". w. Johnston. c. A.. Billings. Mont.
The herald., 1896-01-29
CAN HE DO IT.?
Is the Boy Wizard Endowed With Super
natural Power?

Is the Boy Wizard Endowed With Super.
natural Power?
This is truly an age of evolution, and
never in any previous period of the world 3
history has such unexplainable phenomena
been produced touching material things
as at the present. Scientific men are
bewildered and remain silent when con-
fronted with the wonders and what seems
the miraculous of these later days
The public of Los Angeles will now have
an opportunity to witness with its own
eyes and judge with its own uuderst anding
as to these things.
Commencing tonight the Boy Wizard
will give series of entertainments at
Music hall, under the auspices of the Pa
ciiic Coast Magnetic institute, where, it is
claimed, he will demonstrate his ability to
cure the most stubbon chronic diseases by
the "laying on of hands"
The press of the entire country teens
with laudatory articles on the marvellous
works of this boy phenomenon. 1t is not
tho purpose of THE HERALD to vouch for
the accuracy of these reports, but il has no
reason to doubt the truth OF them. The
Boy Wizard has been before the public of
this coast for many months past, and
wherever he has given demonstrations of
his skill all bear witness of his honesty
and power. Prof. w. Fletcher Hall, the
eminent sight diagnostician, will deliver
one of his famous lectures on each night
the Boy Wizard appears. He is said to
be highly entertaining and his discourses
edifying.
The herald., 1896-01-29
OVERWHELMING EVIDENCE
Opening of the Case Against
Detective Goodman
THE TESTIMONY INTRODUCED
Several Cases of Illegal Arrest and
Imprisonment
Tho Committee of the Police Board, After
Examining Nine Witnesses, Adjourns
to Hear nore on Saturday

j. G. Goodman, the star detective of Chief
Glass force of fly men. was upon the rack
for several hours yesterday, the occasion
being the inquiry into the charges filed one
week ago. which allege that Goodman has
upon divers and sundry occasions arrested
men and boys without due process of law,
having later to release such prisoners from
custody because the facts would not justify
their arraignment and trial.
The hearing yesterday afternoon was
held in tn mayors outer Office, Commits
sioner's Long and Wirsching sitting as the
board of inquiry in the case. with Walter
+. Parker, the mayors secretary, acting as
clerk. Astenograpcsr was in attendance
at the inst!gation of Reporter Richard A.
Colver. who filed the required bill of COM
plant upon which the investigation was
based.
The power of the whole police depart
ment, it was rumored. had been placed at
Goodman's disposal, for the purpose, if
possible, OF breaking down the prosecu-
ton, and this runor appeared to be borne
out by the facts, for one of the principal
Witnesses against the accused detective
was arrested as soon as he had given his
evidence, and while he was still in the city
hall.
The investigation was a haphazard sort
of an affair, no witnesses being placed
on oath, and all of those who gave testi-
mony being questioned first by the COM
missioners, and then by the accused Off
Ger or by the prosecuting newspaperman,
as each felt inclined.
The committee adjourned after examin-
Ing nine witnesses, the preponderance of
the evidence adducsd being overwhelm-
ingly in support of the charges made.
Goodman was on hand and sought to
introduce what he called "private state
ments," but to this, after Colver had filed
most vigorous objection, the committee
would not consent. The accused detective
has never been suspended from duty. The
main points in the evidence brought to
lipbt ypstpr6ay foIIou, borau,itb.
The herald., 1896-01-29

Try our port and snerry wines at 70
cents per. gallon. T. Vache & Co., Com
mercial and Alameda streets. Telephone
500.
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II was particularly designed for straw
berry culture IN 1889 few years before
that nurseryman put out q few plants
and found tbs berries therefrom exceed
inglv good. He then planted few acres,
which were so profitable that his neigh
bors gave up the cultivation OF corn and
planted their stony fields with strawher-
ries. The strawberry acreage increased
gradually until now 800 acres are under
cultivation, and this year ]. 900 acres more
have been put IN young plants. which will
bear next season. There Is now one straw
berry farm OF 100 acres. several of fifty
acres and from that down TO one acre.
The business men. lawyers doctors and
clerks have the strawberry fever. and 1t Is
difficult to find a man In Sarcoxie who
doesn't grow strawberries. The net an
nual income 10 the town from strawber-
RES is about $4,000. and next year II will
probably be over 100000. About $50 900 Is
paid in wages every year 10 berry pickers.
and this viii be more than doubled next
year. II takes 5000 persons to pick Sar-
coxie's berry crop this year, and 10. 900 will
be needed next year.
The berry growers have an organization
that protects their interests and makes
their crops profitable. They have banded
themselves into a horticultural associa-
ton. which elects directory OF five from
its members. This directory Is In perpet-
ual session during the berry season, which
lasts four weeks. beginning May 10. The
association sells the products OF the day
when the day comes. Bids for the fruit
are sent 20 1t from all over the country,
and berries go TO the firm that has the
best commercial rating and reputation for
honesty and bids the highest price Ten
car loads a day are the average shipment
from Sarcoxie. This means 5000 crates. or
nearly $50, 90 quarts OF berries.
The profits OF berry culture are variable
with the season. The gross receipts from
an acre Of berries are about si25. II costs
about SIS an acre to buy the plants and set
them cut and about as much more for c'fl-
tivation and other expenses. A Sarcoxis
berry grower received 500 this season for
the product ot four acres Of exceptional
berries, and the purchaser paid for pick
ing them. Another made $3.50 from three
quarters OF an acre, and so II goes. Some
of the land on which strawberries are
most successfully grown Is not At for any
thing else. and would not sell for SO an
acre.
Around and about the town OF Sarcoxie
are camped 5000 berry pickers. The berry
picking season is the annual vacation OF
the people within hundred or more miles
OF Sarcoxie As the picking season APP
proaches the horticultural association ad-
yertises for pickeTs. and they begin 10
come IN from the Ozark country. Kansas.
Arkansas. Indian territory and oklahoma.
They come sn parties OF ffty and hum
dred sometimes their white-covered wag-
ans catching UP Ath one another or meet
ing at crossroads and naturally forming
into parties.
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ever. never reached Rome himself
though many OF his followers did. and the
other day the Doctors niece. Constance
Fletcher. was received in the Catholic
church.
The Countess Nelson. whose husband
is prominent member Of the English
Church Union. was also recently received
into the Catholic church In England as
was Miss Rayliss and two other members
of the Anglican sisterhood a. Exeter. Not
since the days OF the Tractarian move
ment in England has there been such q
large movement OF the nglish-speaking
Protestants toward the Roman Catholic
chureh-at least so the Pauiist Fathers
announce.
A priest of the Paulist Fathers estima-
ted the other day that the converts re-
ceived into the Catholic church in the last
year In the United States aid not fall far
short OF 10000. The Paulst Fathers have
established society called the Mission
ary League" the object OF which is TO
preach Catholic doctrine to non-Catholics.
IL IS something on the Same plan as the
Presbyterian Home Mission Society, and
has missionaries scattered all over the
country. Most OF the conversions to Cath
olicity In this country have heretofore
come from the New England states and
from New York.
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New York Trlbuna.


In the Tribune OF April g II was fore
seen that the Cretan question might take
at any day the place OF the Armenian
question and cause similar troubles 10
Turkey. II was explained then that the
Porte had made an imprudent move IN re-
calling caratheodory Pachs, the Chris
tian governor OF Crete. and replacing him
by Mussuiman. the Alhanese T'urfxan
Facha- The new governor, Il Is true In
auRuratsd his administration with a good
measure In granting full amnesty TO the
cretans who had taken refuge In the noun
tasns 20 escape punishment for their on
position 10 the Turkish authorities. But
few patriots awaited themselves OF the
amnesty. and the Christian population ala
not have confidence in the promises OF
Ttrkan Pacha Of a better government.
Their distrpst has been Justified, and the
Island seems now 70 be I'm full insurreetfon.
20 the same extent as in 1855 when Ballot.
Fiourens and other European enthusiasts
rushed 70 the assistance Of the Cretans
The ancient oppression OF the Christians
BY the pachas OF the Crete districts could
hardly have been stopped by the new Mus
sulman governor even had he been willing
20 undertake the matter. for the real
authority il in the hands OF the military
commander OF the island
The consequence was that two months
stNSt sie fesaACfhk OF me Christian gov
ernof Carathsodory by the Mussninan
Turkan Paeha. the Cretan.. exasp-rated
by the brief outregeS inflicted upon then.
have resorted 10 open revolt These out
RACES were perpetrated by the Turkish
civil and military authorities and the
peasants in the interior Of the island. when
robbed and insulted by the soldierv. could
not appeal TO the police corps. which is
comprised Of s.o0o men most OF them being
Aihanese MuSsulmans
The grievances OF the Cretaus are ~
long standing. After their revolt Of ISs;
thu Porto granted them a con.ttfuslon
which was so little respected by the T4irk.
ish authorities that Il had TO be re-assert-
FL and Improved nv the Haiepa agreement
In ISIS, when Turkey was compelled. altar
the Russian war and the Berlin confer.
euce. 20 give certain liberties 70 her Cf,rfs-
tan suhfects. Crete obtained the RICH,
20 have an assembly, composed OF eighty
members. forty mine % whom were 20 hs
Christians. but any law was 20 he votes
eulv by a twc-thirfs majority. which en-
selef ihe Mussufnsr minority 70 n~evs,.
any legislation IN f,vSr OF the Chrtstts,
element Thus u WAS that for Instance
the proceeds 81 the vakoufs. n sosrfa1 tax
we're assigned mainly 20 Mahanmssa !
Institutions The Cretar assembly, hqv
protested useiessiy. thouzh With xras,
moderation, against the mismanaSern.n,
90 the Affairs In the island ana the tv~an.
nv Of the Turkish ofaeials II Is nr,Aahss
that verse nutraEcs than ever before haw.
been recently ccnmittecs nron The Chris
ttsns. ard have prscipltassd the trsur-
rection.