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The herald., 1896-12-31
AN ELK FARM IN COLORADO.

/ own an elk farm. As far as know,
there is not another such farm in the
world. There may possibly be men who
hold elk in captivity, and who keep them
for breeding purposes to a certain ex-
tent; but to have regular farm, where
there is nothing but elk. where they are
looked after. kept in condition and dtreat-
ed just the same as any cattle-that is a
thing which do not believe any one has
done before me.
My farm is in one of the most pictur-
esque parts of Colorado. in a valley six
teen miles east of Meeker 1t is 163 acres
In extent. and through the length of it
runs splendid trout stream we'll knoA n.
throughout the surrounding states un-
der the name of the Big Beaver. My
farm is in the very heart of the White
river country, a tract which is not ex-
celled in the United States for the vari-
ETY. of It's big game. Indeed 1t is often
called the paradise of the sportsman.
Some idea of the extent to which !
work my farm may be gained from the
fact that each year I raise for my elk
alone enough hay to bale up 15o tons, and
garner from 300 to 500 bushels of grain.
On this farm. which is $500 feet above the
level of the sea. the elk roam through the
timber land apd across the rolling mead
ows just as though they were not cap
tive. oul tHey dIS SAFE enough, never
thelesi, for l have them fenced in with
a flve-strand barb wire fence,
In my time have followed many lines
of work, and farmed in different parts
of the country but have never had any
such experience as / am now passing
through. The elk is such strange ant
NAL: but in time they get to be just as
gentle as milch cows.
1t has been four years since first took
the notion of tanning the elk and rails
ing them just as other people raise cat
tie. 1t took me year to get the farm in
order. to capture the six animals with
which I started, and to place them in the
enclosed ranch. Up to that time l did
not know whether the iGisa was fea sible !:
1 was afraid that should have great
deal of trouble in domestcating them.
In their native tracts the elk of all
sizes and ages seem to be perfectly able
to take care of themselves and their
horns. But when once they got on the
farm they seem to forget all this. The
young steers especially get into no end
of trouble, break their horns in the most
distressing manner. AS these broken
horns and badly preading prongs injure
the general appearance of the herd, ]
have contrived a means of regulating
and controlling the horns growth. This
Is done by means of boXlike wooden
frame, light and easily carried by the
elk. The horns are guided in thei1
growth by this frame. and 1t also keeps
the animal from getting into bad places
in the timber belt. Then too. when the
horns are still in the milk they are very
soft and easily damaged. They have TO
be watched with the greatest caution.
and iron-ruet must be mixed with their
food as it has strengthening quality.
Capt. Marcus Con in Topeka Capital.
The herald., 1896-12-31
CITY HALL NOTES

It is stated that ex- Councilman George
p. McLain will be one of the Republican
police commissioners.
1t is generally conceded that Fire Com
missioner Vetter will be retained as
a member of the new board.
Most of the appointees of the new city
officers have been sworn in, and are
familiarizing themselves with their du-
ties.
The council will meet in adjourned ses-
sion this afternoon at 2 o'clock, for the
purpose of passing on the official bonds
of the new city officers and transacting
other business.
The councilmen-e still insist that
nothing hos been positively decided upon
as to the organization of the council
and the selection Of members Of the va.
rious commissions.
Fire Commissioner Grider, Councilman
elect from the Sixth ward, was not pres
ent at the board meeting yesterday. AS
the gentleman expressed it, he "had. other
troubles of his own just now" presuma-
bly, in connection with the councilmanic
caucus.
The fire department will give exhi-
bition "hitch-ups'' at the new engine
house at Hill and Fourth streets at 7:sO
and $3.50 o'clock this evening and tomor-
row. An invitation is extended to the
GENERAL puullc " call anu witness q
practical illustration of firemans life
Secretary Ludlow of the Republican
city committee has filed his statement
OF receipts and expenditures during the
recent campaign. Total receipts, $2246,
and the expenditures were S2213.S0, Ey-
cry s .neral candidate upon the Repub-
lican ticket was according to the state
ment filed, assessed 6 per cent of their
first years salaries, candidates for
council $72, and every candidate for the
school board $50 The committee paid
The herald., 1896-12-31
A QUEER TRIANGULAR ROW.
Residents of Happy Valley Get Mixed
Up and Land in Jail.

Happy valley, a pleasant little spot,
situated about three miles beyond East
Los Angeles, was the scene of a lively
ruction yesterday morning, as a result
of which three men are now under ar
rest. William Seely. a white man, and
S. w. Lee, colored, are neighbors, but
have had several arguments because of
the fact that Lee permitted his horses
and cows to trespass upon Seely's land.
Repeated warnings to keep the stock
locked up having no effect, Seely yester-
day morning caught one of the offending
animals and fastened it up in his barn
This infuriated Lee and quarrel en-
sued between the men.
Seely made known his intention to hold
the animal until his claim for damages
was paid whereat Lee grew hot and
made bluff with a shotgun as though
tC perforate his antagonists hide. Seely
came to town and swore out warrant In
the police court for Lees arrest on a
charge Of exhibiting deadly weapon,
the warrant being placed into the hands
of Deputy Constable Mugnemi for ser
vice. The officer drove out to the place
and placed Lee under arrest.
While doing so fresh quarrel arose
between Seely and a man named Louis
Weitz, both of whom happened to- be
near. and Seely taking offense at some
remarks of sympathy expressed for Lee
by Weitz, robgh-and-tumble fight en-
sued between Seely and Weitz, in which
Mugnemi essayed t. act as peacemaker,
|, and got roughly handled for his trouble,
his right shoulder being dislocated. The
fight being stopped, Mugnemi brought
Lee in and swore to complaints against
the other two for disturbance of the
peace.
When Seely showed up in the court
he was arrested, and later ON Weitz was
brought in. Lee was arraigned and had
trial set for Saturday at 2:30 p. m, being
released on his own recognizance. Seely
went to Jail, and SO did Weitz, until they
furnished bonds and got out. All three
will be tried at the same time, and an eff
fort will be made to find out who is to
blame in the triangular row.
The herald., 1896-12-31
Do These Wonderful Little Pellets
Cure or Not?
Professor Munyon Says the People Have Il Right to
Know, and Refers to Over 900 Persons
Throughout the United States
Who Have Been Cured tz N

in few doses. A prompt. complete and
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stih back and all pains in hips and loins
Chronic rheumatism, sciatica, lumbago or
pain in the back are speedily cured. It sc.-
dom falls TO give relief from one or two
doses, and almost Invariably cures before
one bottle has been use. Price. rs cents
a Cure for Every Disease
Munyon's Dyspepsia Cure positively
cures all forms of indigestion and stom-
ach trouble Price s5 cents
Munyon's catarrir Remedies never fnii
Ihe Catarrh Cure-prfce 25c.-eradicateA
the disease from the system, and the
Catarrh Tablets-price 25c.-cleanse and
Munyon's Cold Cure prevents pneumonia
20 cents. WE
Munyon's Cough Cure stops coughs.
night sweats. allays soreness. and speed
lily heals the lungs. Price 25 cents.
Munyon's Kidney Cure speedily cures
pains in the back. loins or gro:ns and all
forms OF kidney disease. Price, Is cents.
Munyon's Nerve Cure cures ali the syup-
toms OF nervous exhaustion, such as de-
pressed spirits. failure of memory, restless
ana sleepless nights. pains in the head and
dizziness. 1t stimulates and strengthens
The nerves and is wonderful tonic. Price,
% cents. ,.a $500,
Munyon's Asthma Cure and Herbs re-
leve asthma IN three minutes and cures
permanently Price 81.
Munyon's Headache Cure stops head
ache in three minutes. Price % cents.
Munyon's Female Remedies are boon
Munyon's Blood Cure eradicates all i'm
purities Of the blood. Price % cents.
Munyon's Pile Ointment positively cures
all forms of piles. Price % cents.
Munyon's Vitalizer restores lost powers
to weak men. Price. 81.
A separate cure for each disease. AT al.
druggists, mostly 25 cents vial
Your druggist Will prasent you free with
r COPY OF the tf(Illi0ert0 4Hnajfh va1,,-
able little medical publication that should
De IN every home N As asa.
Caution to. the People Of the City
Of Lrs Angeles
Many Inscriptions drug cutters. who.
having cut the selling price iof Munyon's
Remedies to cost and therefore not desiring
TO sell them, will tell you that these remc-
dies are not good and will try to sell you
some other preparation which they will
recommend as being better. Such men are
not deserving of your confidence or patron-
age. Therefore do not be deceived by them
out INSIST on GETTING MUNYON'S.
The herald., 1896-12-31

The old Concord coach which came in
from Durango that night brought Mrs.
Swickheimer a letter. On opening it
she was almost paralyzed to find a notice
from a lottery company informing her
that a ticket she had a month before
purchased for 81 had drawn a prize of
$4,000. After reasonable delay the mon
ey came, and then the question arose as
to whether work should be continued in
the old tunnel or a new location sought
for.
1t was finally decided to put in one or
two more shots Of dynamite. When .he
smoke cleared away after the first ex-
plosion Swickheimer could hardly be-
lieve his own eyes, for there before him
was a wall of rock so full of mineral
that there could be no mistake as to its
value. The mine was easily developed d
into producer, and, after taking out
over $500000 dollars profits, 1t was sold
to foreign syndicate for $4,000, -
Denver Letter in New York Herald.
The herald., 1896-12-31
DAIRY NOTES.

. The Rabcocll test has ALREADY Co Is
wonders II improving The herds Of ts0sa
dairymen who early adopted rs Use al
fava rigidiy culed tier COWS eecoid-
ing to its decis.ars. 1t is the amount Il
butter fat that cow produceE in yeal
that measures the va.us OF her ysai :
product Of milk for producing e.,fel
cream or butter.
A gocd butter COW Is a soad cheai
COW. The larger the rer cent OF fat in
milk the larger the per cent CT easel
With milk containing 3i4 per cent ias :,
takes 10,S pounds of milk for pound vi
cheese, ard with milk cor taIning per
cert fat it takes pounds of milk for a
pourd of cheese. ard with milk cnsSato
ing d. to per cent fat 1t will take abe III
S.5 to 81 pounds.
The estimated amount of hay for Il
COW one day Is Is pounds. but this qran-
tity may be creased or dimirished a :
cordirg to the size of tho animal. ';er
productive capacity, and, the kind of
food allowed. When ensllaEs, ROOFS.
ssraw or other foods are given the hay
The herald., 1896-12-31
PRACTICAL jokes AT COURT.
There Were Some Merry Souls in the
Time of King George

a practical joke may be defined as one
in which merriment Is produced o.
sought not by words, but by action,
praciiced upon a fellow cresture-com-
monty an offensive or annoying action.
Even If harmless, it holos up the sufferer
to ridicuie. and intelligent human beings
do rot need to be told that such cof.-
duct is reprehensibie. But II the joke
he we'll contrived, sufficiently humorous
in idea ard neatly executed, we do toi
care so much as we should If IT fsll under
the practical class WHO would not
have liked TO be present at the royal
masquerade, when Eeidegger, the mas
ter OF the revels to George H., was con-
fl onted by his double? The duke of
Martagu has obtained a cast of the
great mass face, from this he caused
IA wax mask to be fashioned aid colored.
Iledegger's tailor supplied fac sanlile
of the new and gorgeous dress he was to
wear, and the duke engaged an actor to
play the part. He TOLD the band, at the
last moment, to strike up Charley Over
the Water" at his majesty's appearance
instead OF God Save the King They
hesitated. But it was indubitably Hell
degger--fealures, voice, clothes, and al
so imprecat!ors when the conductor de-
murred. SO the king hSard mat treason-
able air, perhaps for the first time. on en-
terlng. We can family imagine the tu-
multi. Heidegger rushed to the band,
struck the conductor, set him playing
God Save the King" and rushed back
to apologize, Next moment he returned
to the orchestra, equally furious-that
is, his double returred-ordering the
band to resume Charley Over the Wat
er." and the bewildered musicians obey
ed. There was never such scene in the
presence of royalty. The officers Of the
guards in attendance made dash at
the band with swords, but those In the
secret blocked the way. HeldegEsr'
The herald., 1896-12-31
HERE AND THERE.

Mrs. c. c. Parker leaves today for a
few weeks stay at Hotel del Coronado.
Prof w. Irving Colby and his wife and
Mrs. Edgar Bishop of Oakland, Cal, are
visiting friends at 317 South Hill street
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Mesmer and daugh-
ter Ziba have just returned from a
pleasure trip to San Diego and Coronado
Beach.
The young ladies of the younger set
Will entertain at the Casa de Rosas this
evening, for the young gentlemen to see
the old year out and the new year in.
Dancing will be INDUCED In until IL
o'clock under the leap year order, after
which the boys will take charge in the
rame of 81. The committee includes
Misses Gertrude Mason, Marie Gorda7,
Grace Mel1us, Eliza Bonsall and Evelyn
Gwynne. The young ladies have spared
no pains to make the affair a most en-
joyable one. and the boys and girls, each
and all, participate, in a glorious time.
The herald., 1896-12-31
PLUMBING IN LOS ANGELES

The Metal Worker of Chicago and New
York, one of the most influential trade
publications in the United States, has
the following:
"The annual report of e. L. Burgoin,
plumbing inspector of Los Angeles, Cal,
for the year ending December l, was
recently completed and filed with the city
clerk. The report gives some statistics
that will be found interesting. The re-
port begins by stating that it is an open
question whether or not there is another
locality in the world with more nearly
perfect drainage and plumbing condi-
tions. The city of Los Angeles is situa-
ted at an elevation of about $50 feet
above sea level and only about eighteen
miles from the ocean, thus the natural
fall is sufficient to rapidly and effect
ually carry away the sewage. The eli
matte conditions are such that the freez-
ing of pipes and loosening of joints from
expansion by heat is practically un-
known. For this reason iron pipes in
stead of lead can, with equally good re-
suits, be used. The sunshine which pre-
walls over 500 days in the year, contrib
utes to the purifying of the atmosphere
surrounding these conduits for waste.
The recently constructed outfall sewer,
which was built at a cost of about $400
900, gives a direct outlet to the ocean of
all sewage. The cost of plumbing and
sewer connection is so much reduced by
the use of iron instead of lead pipes that
1t Is possible for those of the most mod
crate means to fulfill all the plumbing
and sanitary requirements"
The herald., 1896-12-31
PROGRESSIVE HEARTS.

Mrs. J. C. Cross entertained tho young
er set yesterday afternoon from 2 till
for her daughter, Miss Daisy Bell Cross,
at progressive hearts al her pretty home,
1920 South Oak street. The house was
prettily decorated in pink. carnations
and roses arranged with smllax being
most prominent. The prizes were very
pretty and were awarded as follows:
First prize, hand-painted plate, to Miss
Rowena Moore; second prize (consola-
tion), cut glass bonbon box, to Miss Alice
Croft A dainty collation. was served
on small tables during the afternoon.
Mrs. Cross was assisted by Miss Jennie
Hagen, who rendered some very pretty
vocal selections. Those present were
Misses Ruby Kimball, Alice Croft, Mabel
Currier, Helen Davenport, May Prem
tice Helen Howes, Helen Kelly, Belle
Whitaker, Katherine Thompson, Gertie
Keller, Marie Roesel, Louise Bashford,
Lucy Clark, Leila Daniel, Helen Bailey,
Mamie Hambright and Rowena Moore.
The herald., 1896-12-31
NIGGER SLOUGH PRESERVED.

The secretary of the Dominguez Cur
club writes to The Herald to correct ar
error in regard to the hunting grounds
in the vicinity of Los Angeles, made by
j. M. Crawley in letter to the Pacific
Field and reprinted in The Herald Sum
day. Mr.. Crawley stated that all hunt
ing tracts in the immediate vicinity OF
Los Angeles were held by gun clubs
with the exception of Niger slough
This tract Is no exception. being the
preserved grounds of the, Dominguez
Gun club. and cannot be hunted upon eX-
cept by members or their guests
The herald., 1896-12-31
MILLS -MILLARD.

A very quiet wedding occurred yester-
day at noon at the home of the brides
mother, 64S South Alvarado street. whe n
Miss Elizabeth Mills, daughter of Mrs.
Elizabeth A. Mills, and Mr.. Jay b. Mil
lard were united in matrimony. The
house was prettily decorated in smilax
and carnations. roses also being used in
profusion. Only the relatives and in
innate friends Of the couple We're pres
The herald., 1896-12-31

The late Judge Elmer S. Dundy of the
Federal court for the district of Nebras-
ka at one time had himself carried to
court while suffering with broken leg
to prevent another judge from trying
the case
The herald., 1896-12-31
TESTIMONIALS
Experience of a Druggist

DIR. James NJ. Munyon-Dear Sir: For
several years past / was afflicted with
rheumatism In the muscles of the arms and
legs to such an extent that at times | was
unable to enjoy the free use of my limbs
Being a pharmacist l had recourse to the
popular remedies prescribed by physicians
but the result was entirely unsatisfactory.
My attention was then called to Munyon's s
rheumatism cure through a customer
who inquired for bottle of the pellets and
l decided to take few doses myself in Or
der to test their efficiency. Before 7 had
consumed one bottle / realized that the
lingering pains had left my arms entirely
and had become barely perceptibie in other
parts of the body. ] continued the treat
ment. and am satisfied that rheumatism in
the future will be among the least of my
Ills The sale of your remedy is also an
evidence Of what 1t is acce Cplshing in
this city. From a few bottles nv sales
alone have increased three fold, and keen
in stock g full line of all your cures In order
to meet the demands Of my customers. The
majority of those who have tested the
merits of the rheumatic pellets inform me
that they have been greatly benefited.
FRANK PATTERSON.
Proprietor of lie Fevre's Old Pharmacy.
southwest corner Kearney and Pine SITS :.
San Francisco. Cal.
Rheumatism Cured
Munyon's Rheumatism Cure Is guaran- :
teed to be absolutely harmlessaed a strong
tonic In building up the weak and debilita-
ted. 1t cures acute or muscular rheuma-
tism in from one to five days Sharp, shoot
ing pains in any part of the body stopped
The herald., 1896-12-31
THURSDAY MORNINGS DECEMBER

ent. Mr.. and Mrs Millard will be at home
to their friends after January at their
home, 548 South Alvarado street
The herald., 1896-12-31

There is no punishment too severe, says
Professor Munyon. for those who deceive
or take advantage of the sick. You may
sell a shoddy garment for pure wool, and
you only affect mans purse; but when
you palm off spurious medicine on q sick
person you may cause months of suffering
and possibly the loss of a precious life.
Do Munyon's Remedies cure? If they dc
they should be In every house. If they dc
not they should be publicly condemned
and their sale prohibited by law.
Certainly every opportunity has been af-
forded the public to test his remedies.
Thousands Of yials have been given away
in all the leading cities of America. News
papers have made the most searching in
vestigation and thousands of people have
testified that they have been cured.
Professor Munyon does not claim tina.
his remedies will cure in every case, but
Is prepared to prove that they do cure
over 30 per cent of all durable cases when
the remedies are taken according to direc-
ton. f'
The herald., 1896-12-31

Chaurcey NJ. Dspew never drinks any,
thing at Il har uust except the driest
kin! rf chamra gTae. ami III he is to eat
he drinks no vino at all9urttl after ne
hes ti,.shed hi'.i'speech.l Two giassSs OF
brut chaniplg lgres & Ee nsuallTvhis limit,
but he has been Known to finish 4 pint
bottle when ching with the Yale alun1s.
nj. OF which he was president fer many
ytcrs lI I1
The herald., 1896-12-31
EiTTEN BY A DOC.

,Ichn Mcra~. rssiSl~e ~ ief5 .T-ck-c
street and wio keeps stall for the Gala
of rlrden .ruf- ~
tet applisG at The seceivins Hospital yes
tepGsv morning ati7dsfc IN for treatment
Of dog bltssir tie celf or his right leg.
A Vicious cur had faste- d its fargs In
him while he was at work In his stall.
psirful, wag cautetlEa1 ana dressed. ar
tor which Moran wer back to his busi-
rags. vowing fense ancs .agaiEst the un-
ruly bruts. rai'io p's
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-09
NAVY NEEDS.

Although the navy OF the United
States has made amazing strides in the
past few years, having evolved from
practically nothing to q feet OF con-
siderable proportions, we are not vet
in condition to hold up our maratine
head with the of the nations OF the
earth. The experience OF less than
decade has shown us what we can do in
the way of filling our waters with craft
that can stand up before any foe. We
should apply the moral and not cease
shipbuilding until the navy of Uncle
Sam is such that the proudest feet
afoat must bow before us. This is
matter of safety as we'll as pride with
u.s.. We need simply to go on building
war vessels.
Secretary Norbert asks for three more
battleships of light draft and twelve
torpedo boats. They are needed, he
overs, and who doubts it? We can
have them simply by making the neces-
sary appropriations, and the matter is
far more important than improving the
Mississippi river, or even granting q
sum of money to drain off superfiuous
water from Farmer Wayback's Mis-
souri, meadow. 1t costs money to get
these ships, but the money is to be had.
Why not build them at once? When
we are IS invincible on water as we now
are on land, it will be time enough to
stop building ships.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-09
A GOOD SUGGESTION.
A Change In the Calendar That Is Worth
Thinking About.

"A Sh6h6c Al TIC Sdieu0dT Anut H w OItn
Thinking About.
1t is suggested that Oh Jan. /, 1900, q
new division of the year into 13 months
be instituted. If such division were
made, the first IL months would have
20 days or four weeks each, and the
new month 29 days, to make $50, and
30 i'll leap year.
After few days there would be no
need to refer 10 calendars, as the same
day of the week would have the same
date through the year. If Jan. l were,
say, Monday, every Monday would be
the 1st, 9Th, 18th and 22d; every Tues
day the I'd, 9th, 10th and 23d, and so
on through the year.
The changes Of the moon would be on
about the same dates through the year,
and many calculations, like interest.
dates of maturing notes, Easter and
many other important dates would be
simplified. Although the present gener-
alton would have to figure new dates for
birthdays, and all legal holidays except
New Years would be on different dates,
yet the gain would be more than the
loss, as that would be permanent and
the objections trifling. Scientific Amer
lean.