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Travels of Miss Mary Green.

Miss Mary Green" is a rubber dol who appeared one day late last fall il the postoffico of Winchester, Mass. Or her dress was fastened a slip of paper which read "Tho climate of New Eng land is too severe for this child; please pass her to the Pacific coast for the win. ter. '' Some friendly clerk put stamp on her dress and sent her to Montana. From there she went to California, then to British Columbia and from there tG Ottawa Each postoffice clerk seems to have enjoyed her society as long as he pleased, then pasted stamp to hel gown and sent her on.
 At Denver sho evidently attended a banquet of the mailing clerks and had some new travelling garments given her. Her dress is said to be covered over with postage stamps from various offices in the United States, and around her neck are tied several poems written in hol honor. She also wears newspaper badges from many different states, showing the honor with which she was received al the various literary banquets which sne attended. From Ottawa she brought back tag which proved to be pass to the gallery of the house of commons - Pansy
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SLIPS IN SPEECH.
sundry Bad Breaks" That Are Made with
 tho Best Intentions In the World.

Sundry "Bad Breaks" That Are Made WItls
 tho Best Intentions In the World.
 In the hurry of speech and anxiety to be polite one is very often liable to slips Of the tongue which may put an entire ly different construction upon the sen tenoe than was intended. For example. upon arriving at your entertainer s house, you say, ''I beg thousand par dons 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 lady said to her partner, Can you tell me who that ex- ceedingly plain man is sitting opposite to us?' "That is my brother. D "Oh. I beg your pardon, she replied, much confused, I did not notice the resem- blance. D
 That was certainly putting one's foot in 1t, and yet was perhaps not so awk- ward as the following: After certain concert well known German canta- trice asked a gentleman to whom she had been introduced how he liked her duet. You sang charmingly, madam. But why did you select horrid piece of music?' "Sir, that was written by my late husband P "Ah. yes, of course did not mean But why did you se- lect such an ass to sing with you?,' Ach himmel, that is my present hus- band P
 A lady said something the other day at friends dinner that found mark the archer little meant. There were sev. eral strangers present, and in response to a remark made about a certain lady of certain age, the fair guest in ques. tion exclaimed, Why. good gracious she is as old as the hillsi'' and could not imagine in the least what had caused the general eGnsternation. She did a little later, however, when it was ex- plained to her that two maiden sistera at the table, whose names she did not catch ln the introduction, were called Hill, and were extremely sensitive on the subject of age.
 Here, my dear husband, , said a loving wife, ''I have brought you little silver pig for luck. It's charm, you know, dear, to bring happiness to a house. "
 "Ah. how kind of you, darling But why should 1 need little pig to bring me luck when I have you still?"
 An awkward compliment recently rather disturbed the harmony of a wed. ding breakfast given by substantial farmer blessed with five daughters, the eldest being the bride. A neighbor- ing young farmer, who was honored with an invitation, thinking. no doubt, he ought to say something smart and complimentary upon the event, address ing the bridegroom. said, Well, you have got the pick of the batch. The oountenances of the four unmarried ones may be imagined. York Dispatch.
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oo"ntroddcn Akr. Glimmerton..

a aao, 1'u anybody ever hear of anybody ssss, ssssse"n'rocden as IF" said Mir. Glim- plee, soI If go to the palor window lsss sA out Into the street, and, coming 'a, v ,,s 'eaVe the curtain awry. as I am !, ! z. ap' to 70, hear my oldest daugh- nssy y' twenty-five cents, and I have |Is 's, e,s. ' 'ts a fine for not readjusting Nn aa'alns tl. us they should be. What eo M t'nA < ',f that for domestic tyranny :? eo,, m las It's bright side. The money |pi'a 'asr'ed goes to buy things that oth- Ens " :. would have to pay for, so per-
 IN IS Just as we'll. ''-New York
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 A CabhY,s Tin.

A sensitive cab horse and foul wheeler drew up in front of a theatel the other night, and a portly old gentle man alighted.
 Having handed the cabby his strictly legal fare, he turned round to make his way into the building.
 Excuse me, sir, ;" said the weather beaten cabby, "but would yer oblige me by not passing in front of the old hossi If he sees what weight he's pulled for a bob, he'll simply drop down dead. "-- Pearson s Weekly.
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Birthplac : of George III.

The house in which George III was born Gas stated in Mir. Dasent's s compre hensive history of St. James square) k still standing, at the back of Norfolk House, in St. James square, parallel with the front mansion. It is a dwarf Hanoverian building, almost of the cot tage type, and has been used for many years as servants and stable house. What is now the stable yard was for. merly a garden which faced the square. London News
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Origin of Christmas Customs.

Many of our Christmas customs are a mixture of Druidioal and pagan obsery. ances. The use of the Christmas tree has descended from the German Druids. Dressing the houses and churches with green is relic of pagan worship in Rome; so also is the sending of presents to and fro.
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NOTIONS,

Side Combs, Joe, 15c, 18c, 25c. Dressing Combs, 4c up to 25c. Fine Combs, Sc up to lOc. Safety Pins 24c dozen. Pearl Buttons 5, 6, ', 8, Sc dozen. Hat Pins, 5e. dozen
 Pins, lc, 23c and 4c paper Spool Silk, Sc spool
 Embroidery Silk, z spools for Dc. Knitting Silk, 15c spool. Crochet Needles, 1c each. Sewing Needles, and Sc paper. Hooks and Eyes, Sc gross. Knitting Cotton, 3 balls for Dc. Toilet Soap, 3 cakes for 5c. Toilet Soap, better grade, 4c, 5c, Sc, He.
 Glycerine Soap, 5c and He per cake.
 Laundry Soap, 6 bars for 25c. Toothpicks, 1000 for De- Collar Buttons, 5c per dozen. Common White Buttons, 4c per gross.
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Truths.

Truths of all others the most awful and interesting are too often considered as so true that they lose all the power of truth and lie bedridden ill the dormitor7 of the soul. side by side with the most despised and exploded errors. Cole ridge.
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The largest pure diamond, that be- longing to the Rajah of Mattan, weighs scr carats. The one of next greatest weight, tie Orloof or Orloff, weighs l93 carats.
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NEWS HATS.

Mems Felt Hats, Stetson style, $1.09
 Mems Felt Hats, high crown, 79c and 89c.
 Mems Caps in Blue and Black and colors, 25c and BOG.
 Boys Caps, 25c
 Big bargains in Window Shades, Mating, Pictures, Shoes, Pants, Underwear, Piece Good, Lace Cur tains, Etc.
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THE WINTER TERM
 OF .NtTTLETON'S COMMERCIAL COLLEGE.
COLLEGE.

both Day and Night, will open Mon- day, Dec. 30. Parents and guar dians are invited to call and exam iNe our work and methods. We guatantee our commercial training to be as good as any in the South Educate at home and save the ex- pense of railroad fares, board in large cities, etc. Money saved is money earned" " Terms reasonable Satisfaction guaranteed.
 NIGHT SCHOOL-The busy sea son is now over, and young people who cannot attend school fin the day can spend two or three hours in the sehool-room at night with profit. Call at the college, cor 4th and Pine, or address T. s: NETTLYToN, Prin.
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Worse.

1nassie' n. why did you refuse Smith Iun iu he show the cloyen foot?,' MI ', :, but he showed the cloven - Detroit Free Press.
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"Lead pencils'' are a misnomer. There is no lead in their composition.
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STATIONERY.

Pencil Tablets, Sc each.
 Ink Tablets, note size, 4c, 5c, Sc up to 18c each.
 Ink Tablets, packet size, 4c up to 14e each.
 Ink Tablets, letter size. 4c, 5c and He each.
 Envelopes No. 5, 25 for 5c. Envelopes No. 6, 20 for 5c.
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INWARD AND UPWARD

m our new store Second will c pleased to seeyou We selling mark We buy goods below value them at less than other houses possibly of bad debts which you to
The herald., 1896-09-17
SANTA MONICA.
The Croquet Tournament Largely At.
tended-Social and Personal

SANTA MONICA, Sept. 1s.-The cro-
,quet tournament Of the Santa Monica
club on the lawns of Mr.. and Mrs Pat
rick Robertson is drawing large num-
bers of the elite still at the beach, who
while watching the play Of the ladies
can enjoy the charming teas of Mrs.
Robertson. The entries were as follows:
All who won in the previous tournament
being barred. but who will contest in a
series of games at the close with the
winners Of this tournament; Mrs. Tevis
vs. Mrs. Young, Mrs. Hoy VS.. Mrs. Ed
wards, Mrs. Bettner VS.. Mrs. Vincent,
and Mrs. Acker VS.. Mrs. Gwynne.
Mrs. Young defeated Mrs. Tevis and
Mrs. Toy won from Mrs Edwards in the
preliminary round.
There will be three prizes given, Mr.. ].
E. Hoy presenting the first.
There was a cutting affray at the can
yon last night, when one Mexican cut a
fellow countryman about the head, max
ing few scalp wounds which were not
of a serious nature.
The pavilion of Messrs. Eckert & Hopf
was changed by the magic of some good
genius wand, probably that of Madam
Hopf, into one of SURPRISING beauty and
happiness last night. when the gentle
men gave farewell dance to their
many friends and patrons of the season
of '96. The ballroom was crowded by
merry dancers, who enjoyed the occa-
sion.
Mrs. H. A. Winslow gave delightful
afternoon tea at her residence on Third
street today.
Mrs. Ryan will give one tomorrow at
the close of the tournament.
The silver club meets Thursday night
at the town hall. Let every one come out
and be there at 1880, the hour of meeting.
Roy Jones left this morning for New
York to join his wife and family nthat
city.
r. Eckertl leaves for short sojourn
at Elsinore.
The herald., 1896-09-17
SAN BERNARDINO
Good Indications Of Oil at San Timo-
teo-Notes of the Day

SAN BERNARDINO. Sept. 16.-Most
encouraging news comes from the San
Timeteo oil wells. The wells are now
down 300 feet and before 200 more is
sunk it is expected a big flow of oil
will be struck The drills are now going
down about sixty feet per day and the
contractors, Messrs. Van Slyke and
Heath are jubilant over the character
of soil struck.
The Bryan club will open the new
headquarters Friday night in the Har-
ris block, opposite the motor depot. The
meeting will be addressed by several
good speakers. including H. w. Nisbet,
Ben Bledsoe, Col. ]. H. Stewart and w.
l.. Burton. A cordial invitation Is ex-
tended to all who wish to attend
Last evening at 8 p. m. Miss Oma Far
ley ana Harry w. Nisbet were united in
the holy bands of matrimony by Rev
r. B. Taylor Of the Presbyterian church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nisbet will make their
future home at 434 Church street.
The city band is to have q new leader
In the person of c. w. Burgess. Mr..
Burgess at on time was bandmaster in
the United States navy.
The celebration Of Yom Kippur COM
mences tonight at o'clock and contia-
ues until tomorrow night ct the same
The herald., 1896-09-17
SAN DIEGO
The Mayor and the Council-Death of
Pioneer.

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 16.-Mayor Carl
ly do not meet with the approval Of the
city council, and in order to officially
apprise him of that fact, a resolution
was introduced at the last meeting in
structing the city auditor to issue a
warrant for the mayors monthly sal
ary only for the days which that
official was actually attending to the
duties of his office. The members Of
the council insist that the city shall
not pay Carlson for the time consumed
in stumping this district for congress
sional honors-which honors are too re-
mote to be even thought Of seriously.
John N. Young, one Of the pioneers of
this city. was laid to rest yesterday in
Mount Hope, after lingering illness
from pulmonary troubles. Deceased was
at one time active in public life here,
and leaves considerable property for
the benefit of his family of seven chill
dren.
Judge Puterbaugh yesterday gave
Judgment for the plaintiff in the case of
C. H. Ingelow VS.. the County of San
Diego. Over twelve months ago Inge-
low was appointed game warden for the
county at a compensation of $50 a month,
but when his first voucher was presented
for payment the treasurer refused to
the county. Suit was at once instituted
and the case has dragged along in the
local courts until yesterday, with the
result as stated.
Governor Sangines Of Lower Califor-
MIA was presented yesterday with n
medal for his distinguished services in
connection with the recovery of the big
bar Of gold stolen by James E. Garrett.
The memento is composed Of four ounces
of pure gold taken from the center of
the famous gold bar. On one side is
the representation Of the American flag
and on the reverse appears the Mexi-
can flag. The engraving and inscrip-
ton on the medal are beautifully done
and the memento is massive and ex-
ceptionally handsome.
E. ]. Cahill, we'll known railroad
man Of Carson, New, has purchased a
ranch near this city, and intends to re-
main here permanently.
The herald., 1896-09-17
POMONA.
Tribute to the Memory Of DR.. wilkins
City Notes.

POMONA, Sept. 16.-There will be a
union meeting Of the various women's
organizations in Pomona in memory Of
the late DR.. Theoda wilkins at McCo-
mas hall on Saturday, Sept. 18th, at 8
p. m. The following representatives of
the different societies will pay tribute
to the noble life and work so abruptly
ended: Mrs Florence L. Pierce for the
Woman's Council; Mrs. Elizabeth Y
Gordon for the Womans club; Mrs. Su-
sic Sweet for the w. r. c.; Mrs. Haw-
kins for the w. c. T. u; Mrs. M. Kirk.
land for the Humane society; DIR. e. L.
G. Armstrong. DR.. Hannah Scott Tan
ner for the medical fraternity; Mrs. Fred
j. Smith for the Suffrage club. There
will be music under the direction of Mrs
Stites-Johnston and Miss Sites. A cor
dial invitation is extended to all friends
to be present.
Large mountain fires have been rag
ing in the mountains north OF this val
ley for the past forty-eight hours, and
have had much to do with increasing
the extreme heat in this place yester-
day and today.
The Unitarian church will resume
services on Sunday next.
Miss Mary Peters has resigned her
position with the San Bernardino
schools and will shortly leave for Stan
for university, where she will resume
her studies. .....
A peasant lawn social was held last
evening by the P. Y. S. C. F.. of the
Presbyterian church at the residence
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Rutan, on East Second
street.
The young ladies of the Fruit and
Flower Mission are working hard to
make a success of their "cake walk" at
the home of Mrs. ]. e. Packard tomor-
row Thursday evening.
John L. Overton and family have re-
moved to Los Angeles to reside perma-
nently.
Miss Katie Priest and mother left yes
terday for visit to their old home in
Brookfield. Mo.
Ex-senator J. E. McComas attended
the Prohibition convention at Los An
geles yesterday.
The thermometer registered los de-
grees at this place today-one Of the
warmest days of the season.
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hour, during which time the Jewish
merchants will keep their stores closed
Ceremonies will be held tonight at this
Masonic temple and resumed tomorrow
at 8 o'clock. Special prayers for the
departed will be offered.
Otto Perdew. the young barber who
had an Idea he was a ''pugilist," today
paid IS for indulging in the idea.
On Sunday last Ed Kleinstein came
very near losing his life by cave-ir
in a Bear Valley mine which cave-ir
filled up the entrance to the tunnel
Rescuers at once set to work and after
two hours of hard labor the entombed
man was reached. He was horribly
cut and bruised and he is also suffering
from internal injuries.
M. L. Morrow returned from the
mines in the northern portion Of th,
county last evening. He reports things
as rushing in the different districts. He
also reports having met hundreds ol
Bryan men-in fact nothing but Bryan
men.
The Prohibition convention meets to-
morrow in the Salvation Army hall or
Third street above e.
A stage load Of people came down
this morning from Squirrel Inn.
The herald., 1896-09-17
SANTA BARBARA
Program Of the Teachers Institute, to
Begin on Monday

SANTA BARBARA, Sept. 1s.-The
Teachers institute will convene in this
city Monday at the San Marcos. The
program will consist Of discussion
upon the following topics:
Chapter I. The Aim Of Education. (a)
The Aim as Showing in the Great Sys-
TENS Of Education. (b) The Highest
Aim of Education.
Chapter II. The Relative Value Of
Studies. (a) History as a Basis on
Which to Form Moral Notions in Chill
dren. (b) Nature Study, Its Value in
Content? In Discipline?
Chapter III. Nature Of Interest. (a)
Indirect Interest; Its Influence on Chill
dren. (b) Direct Interest. How Is it to
Be Obtained?
Chapter Nv. Apperception. (a) It's
Application to the Study Of Geography;
to History
Chapter v. Induction. (a) Chiidren's
Unconscious Concept Making. (bb)
Necessity Of Objective Teaching.
A Republican meeting was held last
night at the opera house. Ex-Governor
Romualdo Pacheco addressed the peo-
pie in both English and Spanish. Pach-
eca is a native of the Channel City, and
was governor of California in 1875.
The herald., 1896-09-17
MoNROvIA.

MONROV1A, Sept. 16. - Tomorrow
evening Judge Utley will speak on the
money question in Myrtle hall. Six
weeks ago there were but few silver
men in Monrovia, but out of 1903 voters
the Republicans count only 92.
The Non Partisan club Is doing good
work and hold their meetings regularly
every Friday night. The Republicans
organized q Mckinley club some time
ago, but interest was lacking and it
seems to be defunct.
Another stationery store is soon to be
started here.
Some parties here are contemplating
opening q reading room in the Badeau
block.
O'Brien. the druggist, has moved his
family here and they are nicely located
on Myrtle avenue.
Mrs. Lodges new house II nearing
The herald., 1896-09-17
Amendment Number Five
(Senate Constitutional Amendment No. 49,
ARTICLE XI.

Section 81. It shall be competent. In all
charters framed under the authority given
by section eight Of article eleven OF this
constitution, to provide. in addition to
those provisions allowable by this consti-
tuition and by the laws Of the state, as fol-
lows:
1. For the constitution. regulation. gov
ernment and Jurisdiction of police courts.
and for the manner in which, the times at
which, and the terms for which the judges
of such courts shall be elected or appoint
ed, and for the compensation Of said
Judges and of their clerks and attaches.
Q. For the manner in which. the times at
which. and the terms for which the men,
hers of boards of education shall be elected
or appointed. and the number which shall
constitute any one of such boards.
g. For the manner in which. the times
at which, and the terms for which the
members of the board of police commits
soners shall be elected or appointed; and
for the constitution, regulation. compen-
sation and government of such boards and
of the municipal police force.
4. For the manner in which, the times
at which, and the terms for which the
members of all boards of election shall be
elected or appointed, and for the constitu-
tion regulation. compensation and gov
ernment of such boards, and of their
clerks and attaches: and for all expenses
incident to the holding of any election.
Where city and county government
has been merged and consolidated into one
municipal government. it shall also be
competent in any charter framed under
said section eight of said article eleven.
to provide for the manner in which. the
times at which, and the terms for which
the several county officers shall be elect
al or annointe ed for their cOmDenSatfon
and for the number of deputies that each
shall have, and for the compensation pay
able to each of such deputies.
The herald., 1896-09-17

Section 1. Every native citizen Of the
United States. every person who shall
have acquired the rights of citizenship
under or by virtue Of the treaty of Quere-
taro, and every naturalized citizen there
of. who shall have become such ninety
days prior to any election. of the age of
twenty -one years. who shall have been a
resident of the state one year next pre-
ceding the election, and of the county in
which he or she claims to vote ninety days,
and in the election precinct thirty days.
shall be entitled to vote at all elections
which are now or may hereafter be au-
thorized by law; provided. no native OF
China, no idiot, insane person. or person
convicted of any infamous crime, and no
person hereafter convicted OF the embez.
element or misappropriation of public
money, and no person who shall not be
able to read the constitution in the Eng
lish language. and write his or her name,
shall ever exercise the privilege of an elec-
tor in this state: provided. that the pro-
visions of this amendment relative to an
educational qualification shall not apply to
any person prevented by a physical dis
ability from complying with It's requisi-
tions, nor to any person who now has the
right to vote, nor to any person who
shall be sixty years of age and upward
at the time this amendment shall take
effect.
NOW. THEREFORE, Pursuant to the
provisions of the constitution. and an act
of the legislature entitled IAN act to pro-
vide for the submission of certain proposed
amendments to the constitution of the
state of California to the qualified electors
for their approval" approved March Z. A.
D. 1888. the said amendments as submit
ted, to be separately voted upon by ballot
by the qualified electors Of the state, on
The herald., 1896-09-17
Men, Be Strong!

It Is laudable desire In all men to possess
a vigorous manhood. This Is impossible as
most men live. Excesses, exposure, over
work, confr - ut to desk, bad air and lack
Of exercise are all destructive to healthy
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