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The herald., 1896-02-23
DOWNEY
Water Company leetingAdood Oranges al
the County Farm


the County Farm
DowNEY, Feb. 22.-The directors Of
the Arroyo Ditch and Water company
met today for the purpose of issuing
new stock certificates in lieu of the
old ones, which have been called in.
The Ssmi-Tropic exchange is pack
ing the navel oranges from the county
farm grove this week. They are of
very fine size and flavor.
II. Stroud of Alhambra was here one
day this week.
Leslie G. Smith, who has been stu
dent of the Oberlin, O., college for the
past three years, has returned home to
spend the summer months.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Fogarty of Los
Angeles spent Sunday with w. D. Will
son and family.
Sam Ieimer has returned from
four-weeks' trip to San Francisco.
9. y. Sargent and family expect to
remove to Pasadena soon.
Andrew Curtain leaves on Monday
for Alaska, where he will spend the
summer.
e. Jarvis has placed on exhibition at
the Downey chamber of commerce
sugar beet nine months old weighing
70 pounds.
Harry W. Gilmour and wife of Los
Angeles took in the attractions of the
valley on Sunday.
Mr.. F. Coulter, also of Los Angeles,
was here yesterday on business.
Mrs. DR.. j. Kingsbury arrived from
Sydney, Australia, on Wednesday.
Miss May Crawford has returned
from visit to Los Angeles.
Charles M. Benbrook was out from
the city on Sunday.
Rev. A. B. Shrader and fnmily of
Nevada, Iowa, visited DR.. Hasson on
Wednesday. Mr.. Shrader is pioneer
minister Of the Lutheran faith.
The herald., 1896-02-23
COTTON

Holiday Observances-Coal on the Sprecher
Ranch-News Notes
Cotton, Feb. -Washington's ami
versary was celebrated by business
houses closing and everybody going to
Los Angeles.
AL Casey, foreman of the South
ern Pacific company, was married to
Miss Mary Sullivan by Father Cabal-
lero.
Wilcox & Rose, who were awarded
the contract for putting in city elec-
trio plant. are in Los Angeles today
buying their supplies.
The Chronicle comes out today in
several colors in honor Of G. Washing
ton.
The remains of Judge Hathaway,
under authority of the widow and
daughter and a son who arrived yester-
day from Chicago, we're shipped east
last evening.
George Luckenback, wealthy citi-
zen of Green Bay, Wis.,, and wife are
visiting the city.
A fine article of coal has been found
on the ranch of DR.. Sprecher in Richie
canyon, only three miles from town.
James Hogg of Stockton is visiting
Fl. M. Goddard's family this week.
Allen Brothers have resumed pick
ing the fruit OF the three groves they
control here, and are putting it in
boxes branded "Highlands and Red
lands" which is deception.
The herald., 1896-02-23

lns; Washington, Harold Ds Witt; I'll
Try, Harold Corbet; The Flowers,
Oracle Stanfield; song, The Wind Must
Blow, school; recitations, Washington,
Herbert Frazier; The Butterfly, Pearl
Ramsey; Don't, Sunny Evans; Wash
ington, Roy Crum; The Musical Kitty,
Lloyd kinman; song. school; rscita-
tions, l Never Do, Paul Frazier; A
Good Girl, Mamie Adamson; The Bear,
Ruby Hlrsch; The Cruel War, Larrie
Darby; My Country, Maud Clifford;
Must Not, Blanche Kimbie; song,
America, school.
CONTESTED FOR A MEDAL.
The oratorical contest for the De-
morest silver medal, participated in by
ssven boys at ths tabernacle Friday
evening, drew large audience, who
thoroughly enjoyed the remarkably
close and even contest. The efforts of
tho seven well-mstchsd and bright
young man were i, advocation of the
prohibition of the liquor traffic. Miss
N. Q. Cuthbsrt, state sup srintendent
Of the W.C.T.U., in these contests had,
es usual, her charges tuned up
to the highest notch and the
result was that the audience
able series OF addresses in the cause
the tabernacle by Miss Cuthbert's
program, the numbers of which were
interspersed between the addresses of
the contestants, introduced some of
our best local talent.
The program was as follows: Prayer,
Mrs. Williams, president of the Long
Beach w. @. T. e.; piano duet, Misses
Theta Lynn and N. Clara Cuthbert;
The Vision of Prohibition. Wylie Grit
fifth; vocal solo, Miss Carrie Hart;
Arrest Alcohol and Liberate Man,
Vance Hill; baritone solo, Frank Cook
Liquor Traffic Antagonistic to Liberty,
Hillard Ballard; piano solo. Miss May
Townsend; Prosperity Prophesied,
George Hart; vocal duet, Messrs. Bert
Lillard and Frank Cook; In the Bushel
or in the Jug, Hazelton Seeley: vocal
solo, Mr.. r. A. Douglas; The Saloon
Arraigned, Ray Grips; Homo Versus
Saloon, Richard Eastman; recitation,
Miss Marie Morrison. The judges were
Rev. Mr.. Ferguson, Prof. Campbell
and Miss Ruth Brown. The medal on
very close margin on points was
awarded to Ray Grips.
NOTES
]. G.. Clarke, the post-singsr OF M cunt
Lowe, gave concert at the Congrega-
tional church Thursday evening. The
audience, which was en- rapport with
the poet-singer, was one of the finest
that ever assembled in this little
church, and the distinguished poet,
who is no stranger to Long Bsach audi
ences, felt the inspiration of their
presence.
The leap-year dance given by the
ladies-members of the Happy Hour
Dancing club-at Forester hall Friday
evening was one Of the incest and most
enjoyable terpsichorsan affairs the
club has ever enjoyed. The Long
Beach orchestra was in attendance and
the music was of the best. The hall
was crowded and the ladies were assid-
uous in looking after the comfort and
pleasure Of their guests. The ladies
had provided refre shments in ample
quantities, to which justice was done.
The dance lasted till late hour.
The herald., 1896-02-23
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Diego
The herald., 1896-02-23
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Not by the Vain Boasgs Of One Man. Not by Any Supernatural
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Educated Medical Experts Who Have Made
Chronic Diseases Life Study

h Diseases had his the people be
confidence
of
skilled specialist and his spurious imtator
medical institute in America
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The herald., 1896-02-23

Best meal in California for 25c at the
.Ralston. Concert by Bierman orchestra
each even
The herald., 1896-02-23

For pure, sweet cigarette try the latest
Sweet Moments. None better.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-23
TO AID CUBA.

To THE EDITOR OF THE NEWS:
SIR The Fair committee appointed by
the Cuban delegation to manage the
Grand Cuhan-American Fair at the Mad1-
son Square Garden, May 20 to 80, has de-
cided to issue subscription books, and
same will be placed in the hands of those
friends of the cause who it is felt sure
will solicit funds for the welfare of 1,60O,- :
900 persons now fighting for self-goverp-
ment and liberty. Any amount from 10
cents up VIII be acceptable.
While you are soliciting funds, you
may find those of your acquaintances who
would prefer to send US merchandise and
goods, which we can sell at the Fair.
When you have such offers please arrange
Square Garden, May %. Members of the
committee can be seen all day at the office
of the Fair committee, Madison Square
Garden, end they will be pleased to meet
you at any time and to receive donations
or suggestions, or the names and ad-
dresses of those whom you think will aid
us i'm our work. We want to make this
Fair the grand event OF the season, artis-
tically and financially, and we need your
help in this great cause.
We have quantity OF Mite Savings
Banks for the children to drop in the
pennies. These blnks are very odd and
attractive, and we will give you all you
can distribute, IL you will call at our
Office.
We also have ha .dsome souvenir but
tons, bearing the Cuban Flag. These
are for sale here at cents each.
Yours for Free Cuba,
The FAIR COMMITTEE.
CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED AT THE NEWS
A Erioud So m
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-23


The sessions OF the National Arbitra-
tion conference which opened In Wash
ington yesterday ought to command un-
wopted public attention.
The conference is, we believe, the first
OF the sort that is national in it's scope
that has ever bean held in this country.
While, as temporary president, JOHN
w. FOSTER said in his brief address on
opening the session, compulsory arbitra-
tion between nations presents problems
and difficulties not easy of solution" and
while also it seems to be, in this day and
generation, san utopian idea to antici-
pate general disarmament OF nations"
1t is fitting and proper that this great and
powerful country OF ours, where the peo-
pie are the rulers, should undertake to
solve the problem. The United States or
America is not involved in the compli-
Gated relationships thet compel other
countries to keep an eye on each other
and to hold the bayonet in readiness TO
introduce into their discussions. This
country is only disinterested spectator
OF much OF the international drama, and
yet 1t is big and powerful enough to exer-
cise a surprising influence should it ever
be called upon to participate. Least
OF all the nations, is it likely to
need the services OF arbitration, partly
because it is rarely liable to get into
serious discussion with other countries
and partly because, as Senator EDMUNDs
expressed it, 1t is "strong enough in any
but the most absurd cause to defend it
self, to promote its policies, and to carry
on war;" 1t is thus abundantly free to
promote the spirit OF arbitration between
the peoples Of the earth without laying
itself liable to the charge OF selfish or in
terested motives.
The experience OF history has seemed
to teach the lesson that the nation that is
best prepared for war is the surest OF Sc
curing peace. But civilization does not
accept that teaching as true or final. II
by the maintaining OF tremendous armies
and navies and so the securing of peace,
the blessings OF peace are taught, then
such policy will have served its highest
purpose and may lend the hope that fu-
ture years may find a way to secure the
blessings at somewhat less cost to treas
ure and to civilization.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-23
1. p. NEWELL g. SON
for some hours, urt,! at length it i.

for some hours, until at length il is
blown out by the wind.
The oil springs::of the Aspheron Penin-
sular have been used for the purpose of
fire Worship since the sixth century be-
fore Christ. 1t Is considered not impos-
sible that Zoroaster founded the cult
which kept the sacred flames alive in hat
holy locality through more than one
thousand years There were many tenn
Piles, and before the beginning of our era
thousands of pilgr inns went annually from
sfar to visit them and worship at them.
The Greek Emperor Heraclius destroyed
the temples, but subsequently they were
rebuilt, and the worship was revived.
But 10 years ago the Russian government
put stop to it, and the sacred fire OF
these interesting idolstors was extin-
guished. Oppression does not destroy u
religion, however, and 1t may he pre-
sumcd that the cult survives, though its
practices are secret.
After the conquest OF Persia by the
Arabs some OF the people who remained
true to their ancient faith withdrew to
the neigh Dor hood Of Baku. From other
fire worshipers who fled to the Island of
Ormus, snd.later wandered TO Bombay,
are descended the Parsse, In India, who
number not over 100, 600. During later
times, when the home cult was oppressed
by Islam or Christianity, Patsee priests
found their way to Baku and kept up the
The priests now surviving on the As-
pheron Peninsular have turned their at
tentiou to begging from travellers, and
are said to be great nuisance. The finest
of their temples still stands, being stu
ated close up against the petroleum refin-
cry Of the Bsku Naphtha Company. A
stranger contrast of old and new could
hardly Be found. This temple is a massive
square building OF stone, with somewhat
the appearance OF an old fort. 1t encloses
O couri in the middle OF which is small
temple-the holy OF holies. In former
days the naturalEas that fed the sacred
fires was conveyed from the ground by
channels to various parts OF the building.
Blazing lights were thus made TO appear
at different points on the on tside OF the
structure when services were being held
within.
Fire. worship dates back to the days OF
Abraham. In the religion OF ancient
India the resplendent, golden haired god
of fire occupied a conspicuous place. The
ancient Medes and Persians held all kinds
OF fire In religious veueration. The
Greeks kept perpetual fires burning at
Delphi, Argos, Nsxos. Rhodes, Tenedos,
and Ephesus. The holy fire was consid-
cred essential to the prosperity OF the
city, and its extinction was regarded as a
public calamity and = portent OF evil to
come In Persia, on the other hand,
the sacred fires were always extingished
on the death Of q king. In ancient Mexico
all fires were put out st the end OF each
cycle Of SO years. The Peruvians of old
Annually put out their sacred hres In or
der TO kindle them anew.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-23
TIE westerly Tribun. admonishe. thu.

TIE Westerly Tribune admonishes thus:
"There can be no question that drunken
pess comes from drinking intoxicating
beverages; and 1t is equally certain that
woe, misery crime, and death come from
drunkenness. Quit drinking the stuff,
boys 1t will do you harm, and never
any good" That's the sort OF talk, too.
Keep up the preaching, Brother PEA
BODY But don't, pray don't, try to
make US believe that the election OF q
politicai prohibition ticket OF State
officers will redeem the universe.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-23
TO TEST HER SPEED.
BattIcship Massachusetts or on I'm
official Trial TrIp.

BosToS. April s3-1he United states battle
ship Massachusetts. which reached these
waters yesterday. and which was prevented
from making her preliminary run by adverse
weather conditions weighed anchor at o
o'clock this morning for an unofficial speod
trial of the coast.
This weather was all that could be wished
except, perhaps, that 10 was ;rine cool.
The sun sbone brightly, aud light breeze
from the northwest prevailed. Tho sea was
calm. and under these conditions satisfao-
tory test IL expected.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-23
SALE NEGOTIATED.
Indians Agree TO Sell Mile Of Territory
Containing Valuable Snring.

LASDgR. wyo, April 23-Major McLauph.
lin. Indian inspector. has successfully negoti.
ated the Hot Springs treaty with the Indisus
The Indians agree 90 sell their mile square
embracing the Springs for $4,000 In Eve an
uusl installpsnts. The first installmsnt will
Re In cash and cattle, and the balance Is 20 be
paid In suhsisience The treaty was signed
by 40 Indians. who represent the two tribes
and by Msjor Mclaughlin on the part Of The
United States
The Hprings are slready widely known for
their medicinal properties
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-23

AS we note the recent revolution In
highway matters as handled by his re-
form honor, the Mayor, we can but be
moved to the suspicion that the Mayor
did not know what was in his inaugural
message when he signed 1t.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-23

THE boy Mayor of woonsocket is going
80 Chicago on ths Democratic delegation,
and Chicago had better prepare to lower
her sky sails and take three reefs in the
Auditorium unless she wants to see the
whole town carried by the board and
tipped over on its beam ends.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-23

THE United Train Of Artillery Is i2i
years old, but with the exception CT First
Lieutenant MyRoS HADcYoN FULLER the
battie-scarred veteran OF nine or ten
Goo-Goo Investigation sessions, they
don't lvok IL.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-23

THE Worlds Fair medals, II Is author
ifativoiy snnonnced, ere all ready TO be
distributed for the fourth or Hfth time,
We have forgotten which.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-23

A WOMAN who sued for divorce In
Western court explained that she did not
discover the true character OF the man
until after she had married him. But
this, 1t may be said, is common COM
plant, more's the pity.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-23
Swar,s Lodge Fittingly Observes Its
Quarter Centennial.

Tho 25th anniversary of Swarts Lodge, NO.
Is. ]. o. O. f., was observed last evening by
addresses, a banquet and entertainment.
Frank X. Manning was chairman of the ami
versary committee. Several Grand Lodge
officers were present. as well as lady friends
of the members. Chairman Manning read an
historical address, and toasts were responded
TO by Grand Representative y. j. Trumpler,
Grand Master A. >. Cushing. Noble Grand
William Il. Tweedell. Grand Representative
J. Il. G. Farnham, Past Grand Edwin W.
Arnold, Past Grand Hamilton X. Mckenzie
The Inst named presented a 25-year veteran
Jewel to Past Grand Edwin w. Arnold, in be.
half of the lodge.
The entertainment program was furnished
by Mrs. Blanche Horton. Miss jennie Barney
and Miss Lizzie Burt.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-23

II sppears to be more and more certain
that the sound money Democrats win
find themselves outside the bresstworks
of the Chicago convention.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-23

IT beigns to look as II BILLY RUSSELL
and DICK oLSEY of Massachusetts, would
have to get together and settle the nomi-
nation between them.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-23

The Deleware peach crop is ell right,
but the condition of the winters ice crop
Is still in the dark.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-23

THE NASsEN North Pole story is at
last exploded. 1t never should have
been told to anybody but the marines.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-23

HoSoRs appear TO be easy between Nc
KINL.EY and REED in the Connecticut
Republican delegation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-23

THERE IL no strong reason why woman
suffrage should not again be submitted
10 the voters.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-23

The attempts OF the Spanish troops to
keep out Of the way Of the insurgents are
pathetic.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-23
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SILKS, Silks
SPECIAL SELECTIONS,
New Quotations i'm Prices


In the BRIGHT ORIENTAL
and FL ORAL DESIGNS we offer
hieh-cIass, elegant conceptions
for waists and garniture; many
beautiful effects for evening and
special occasions.
We open Monday morning a
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very desirable, and yon viii get
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Superb line of CHANGEABLE
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quiremenfs of beauty and dura-
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silk we have full line FROM So
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-23

The snow shovel fingered In the lap OF
the lawn mower yesterday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-23
WEST MINISTER AND
EDDY STREETS.
Granite State Provident
Association.
NOTICE.

Tas undersigned brIeby give. notice that
bS decree, entersa AuIil II, 1876. he was APP
pointed by the Appeilats Division Of the su-
preme Court of the state OF Rhode Island a
Temporary receiver OF all The estates, both
real and personal. Of tho tii ante State Provi-
dent 4 hsgociation, siiuafe within this StRie,
md In ard by said decree authorized To coll
lect all rents, interests aud moneys due said
corporation within this Stgts. and 10 mold the
same subject 20 further oruer OF said court:
aud said undersigned IN PURSUANCE OF the
terms of the sSid decree notifies All persons
20 indebted TO said corporation that he has
given the bond equired by said court and has
entered upon ris said outies bs telnporary re-
cciver ana that al payments provided for By
said decree ,nust be msde 10 him.
u. h. EVANS, nffc I0i Westminster Sc.
Open Saturday afternoon and evenings.
Providence. Il. l., April II. 1906
uoldes of all First ,Mortgsgcs will pre-
sent them for payment at once.
all DIFF
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B.H.GLADDING
& CO.
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND.
PUBLIC HEARING.
House OF Representatives.

t. House OF Representatives.
Providence. April 20, 1904
The Committee on the judiciary OF the
House OF Representatives will hear ali per.
sons Interested in the bill relative 90 Trans
fer Tickets" in the city of Providence. In
House Chamber, on MONDAY. April "a. lS06.
WILLIAM W. PLoDGETT. Chairman.
ARTHUR A. RHODES, Clerk. n20.6t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-23
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND.
PUBLIC HEARING.

House OF Rperesent ntaiives,
Providence. April 10, isga
The Committee en- the judiciary OF the
House Of Representatives will hear all persons
Interested I'm the bill in Amendment II thap-
ter ~ OF the General Laws, cor the Election
aDd Qualification OF Town Officers" IN House
chamber on THURSDAY, April %. 1898, upon
the rising of the House.
ARTHUR A. RHODES. Clerk. all .
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-23
LADIES' TRIMMED HATS.
Crowds Admire Our Millinery.

THE DELIGHTED TtRONGs THAT
crowd OUR MlLLINEi PARLOR
PROVE THAT OUR EFFORTS IN
BEHALF OF TIE LADIES ARE AP-
PRECIATED. EVERYONE MAR
vELS AT OUR LOWPRI1 Es. VERY
STYLISH HATS CAN BE HAD AT
$3.9s AND $4.9& THERE ARE MORE
EXPENSIVE ONES If YOU WISH.
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TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OLD.

A FREUD.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-23

their own backs with the flaming brands.
When n brand Is 30 far consumed that 1t
can be no longer held, 1t Is cropped and
the dancer disappears from the corral.
The spectators pick up the flaming
punches thus dropped and bathe their
own hands In the fire.
No satisfactory explsnation ems to be
obtaina ble as to the means by which the
dancers in this extraord mary performance
are able to escape injury. Apparently,
they do not suffer from any burns.
Doubtless some protection is afforded by
the earth that is applied TO their bodies.
10 has been suggested also that cedar bark
ignit at a comparatively low tempera-
ture, and thus the flames In which the
warriors bathe themselves and their COM
rades may not be SO very hot Anybody
who considers this plausible idea Is well
come to make his own experiments
Fifteen years ago, fire worship was an
established religion In the neighborhood
Of the Caspian Sea, where the devotees
found plenty OF raw material I'm the
shape OF petroleum oil. IL has been said
tnai IL oil were q necessary part OF an
equipment for a journey of such length,
the traveller could obtain IL in small
quantities anywhere from Poland, slong a
line following the edge of the Carpathisn
Mountains. TO the shore OF the Black Sea.
Thence, approaching the Caspian Sea, the
wayiarcr would find country literally
full 81 oil, Strings OF II everywhere. The
most remarkable assem- blage OF springs he
would discover I'm the vicinity OF Baku,
on the Aspheron Peninsula. juttirg out
into the Caspian Sea. The waters la tina,
part OF the Caspian are so oily that they
will take fire fla torch be thrown into
them. One may thus kind,e on the sur
face Of the waves . dams that will burn