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The herald., 1897-09-18
IN THE PUBLIC EYE

Sir Henry Irving's sons are both pos
sessed of literary ability. Lawrence Irv-
ing has written a "Peter the Great"
drama, and this months Nineteenth
Century ontains a clever and humorous
article entitled "The True Story of Eu-
gene Arsm" from the pen of H. B. Irv-
ing.
Nicola Tesla, who has been even more
talked about than usual of late, is so abb
sent minded that he once got into his
bath without undressing, got out and
went through the motion of dressing
himself, donned a complete suit OF
clothing and went about his business
doubly clad.
1t is thought that David ]. Brewster,
associate justice of the United States
supreme court, will be chosen as sue
cess,or to Rev DR.. Richard S. Storrs Of
Brooklyn as president of the American
board of commissioners for foreign mis-
sions at the annual meeting Of the board
at New Haven in October.
Winston Bell one Of the few colored
men practicing law in Baltimore, has
been serving as waiter during the sum-
mer at hotel near Boston. He has
been practicing law but short time,
and finding it hard to get clients, is COM
pelled to work during the summer to
help pay his expenses. He. is a. graduate
of the Harvard law school.
Some years ago w. w Wick then OF
Topeka, was running country paper in
Kansas and a woman assailed him on
the main street of the. town. Heogath-
cred her up under his arm and paraded
around the square. She kicked and
squirmed, but he marched laughingly
along, displaying her to the crowd that
had gathered. 1t mortified the woman
so much that she left town on the first
train and never bothered the editor az
terward "A
The herald., 1897-09-18
NO PAY
TILL
CURED
ORANGE COUNTY

Company L will assemble next week for
its regular semi-annual state shoot. The
shoot will be held at the new range south
of Fifth street bridge and will be con-
Quoted under the new regulations, targets
being set at two, three and five hundred
yards.
Belt Fine has returned from Fresno and
Hanford, where he spent a month for
health and pleasure.
Mrs. r. Marshal and son Ralph. Mr..
James Buckley and Frank Curtis are in
the city from Indio.
Julius Cooper of Pomona is visiting
friends and relatives here.
marriage license has been issued to
Jacob F. Main of Pasadena. aged 81, and
Miss Maud F. Wilmuth Of Anaheim, aged
49,
Rev. ]. p Hopkins of the First Presby-
terian church will preach Sunday evening
on "Our Public Schools"
Miss Kate Greenleaf will leave soon for
Yuma. Ariz, having accepted a position
in the public schools there.
A motion for alimony in the case of
Lyon VS.. Lyon has been continued to Sep
tember "a.
Eight members of the Orange county
chamber of commerce were driven to Ana
helm in bus yesterday, and there Joined
the Los Angeles chamber of commerce ex-
curson to Alamitos.
The herald., 1897-09-18
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY

The Ladies' auxiliary Of the Y. M. c. A.
met this afternoon at the hall of the as
sociation.
Albert F. Maulhardt of Hueneme was
a visitor in the Channel city today.
The schooner F. S. Redfield arrived here
today from Tacoma, Wash. with a cargo
of $50 600 feet of pine lumber, 100000 shin
giles and 45, 900 laths
Anson E. Webster and Miss Grace Arm
strong were married last evening at the
residence of the brides parents. by Rev.
C. A, Westenberg The marriage license
was procured by /. M. Armstrong the
girls father. two weeks before the cere-
mony.
The herald., 1897-09-18
MI. Bryan's Personality

The reports of the terrible accident
upon the Santa Fe have bean read with
keener interest because of Mr.. Bryan's
presence upon the scene. The incident
with which he was connected renews to
our minds his really wonderful person
ality among the masses of 9he people.
Wherever he goes throughoutlthe coun-
try he meets with evidences oil a loyalty
and affection that for very mNny years
have not been shown to ann of our
statesmen. He bids fair to occupy a
unique position in this respecH among
the ever-lengthering list of OUT public
men.-Riverside Enterprise.
The herald., 1897-09-18
RIVERSIDE COUNTY

him three times before he returned the
fire, and then he claims to have fired only
one shot, which killed Darrah. But there
were sixteen shot found to have hit Dar-
rah. some entering directly in front and
passing through the heart and some enter
ing the right side and passing straight in,
showing that two shots must have been
fired. as the shot ranged in different direc-
tions. The roaring of the water would
have made it impossible for any conversa-
ton to have been carried on as claimed.
The jury found him guilty of homicide and
the justice has set the preliminary exam
ination for next MOnday
The herald., 1897-09-18
SANTA BARBARA

SANTA BARBARA. Sept. T.-(Regular
Correspondence.) The case of J. w. Calk-
ms VS.. Miguel F. Burke. tax collector, and
the Los Olivas school district came to an
abrupt close in the superior court yester-
day, the court rendering judgment in IA
vor of the defendants. The action was in
stituted by j. w. Calkins to avoid the
payment of $401.76 school taxes with PEN
alties, on a mortgage against the Rancho
Corral de Quate. assessed to the San Fran
cisco Savings and Loan society.
Henry G. Ferguson has returned from
San Jose, where he spent his vacation. s.
The herald., 1897-09-18
BANNING

BANNING, Sept. 17.-(Regular Corre-
spondence.) Evidence given at the coro-
ner's inquest on the body of S. j. Darrah
killed by Frank Miner, shows that Darrah
was tearing out a headgate in the flume
that carried water to Miners house when
Miner came up under cover of the rocks
and covered him with double-barreled
shotg,h before Darrah knew he was there,
and ordered him to throw up his hands
and get off the ditch. Miner claims that
Darah then grabbed his rifle and shot at
The herald., 1897-09-18
SAN BERNRRDlNO COUNTY

school next Monday. 1t is expected that
the attendance will be the largest ever
known in San Bernardino.
While coming down stairs Mrs. Tolles
fell and broke one of the bones of her wrist
The herald., 1897-09-18
LOS ANGELES COUNTY

guest of her aunt, Mrs. Celia Baker of
North Fair Oaks avenue.
j. w. Muir. travelling agent for the Los
Angeles Record, is in the city.
The herald., 1897-09-18

Fred H. Sharp. president of the Phoe-
nix (Ariz) board of trade, is recent
arrival at the Nadeau.
The herald., 1897-09-18
6UTFEFN 5EAzF8Raf7lS$ & y 7&5RE6IXEs e:

occupying their cottage, Marine villa, at
South Beach. They came yesterday, and
will remain until the end of September.
The herald., 1897-09-18

Drink Glen Rock water. Address F. L.
Smith. ZIG South Spring street. Tel s.
The herald., 1897-09-18

Wall paper. late styIea. low prices, As
A. A. Eckstrom's, "a South Spring syieet,
The silver star., 1897-06-24
BARNAT0's SCHEMES.
SMALL INVESTORS wlLL svFFER
The south African Mining stocks Have
Hcen Failing and VIII go Lower ~ .
Result Of BarnAto'a Death.

New York, June l6.-A dispatch to
the World from London says:
Barney Barnato's suicide must cause
widespread ruin among small invest
ors. They had pinned their faith to
him. The big spectators. having had
inside knowledge OF his serious c0ndi-
tion. have either cleared out or been
manipulating his stock with pront.
Barnato's tragic end has convinced the
public here Of the utter rottenness OF
the South African boom. which now
easily takes rank as the biggest stock
speculation scheme on record.
Barnato securities were quoted eight
months ago at a capital value Of f12,-
OOOOOO ,S6O.OOO.OOW. but In the last
six months they had fallen to about
f3.OOO.OOO ,S15.0OO.OOO). though they re-
Gently improved on better accounts
from South Africa.
Mrs. Joel Barnnto's sister. told the
World correspondent last night. before
anything was known to her of the
death. that friends intended to Iand
Barney Barnato nj Funchal for
months rest. as his health was nor
yet such as to render his return to Lon
don advisable.
No secret is made OF the fact that
his break down was accelerated by
heavy drinking. which began when the
Kafiir slump started. even before his
departure for South Africa. which was
hurried and private. His mind showed
signs of failing under the strain or
eight months ago. on which account he
was sent away from England. There
had never been any sensible improve
ment in his condition.
The collapse has not been ns great
rs was looked for. because the Belts
and other big South African houses
have combined to keep up prices. At
the same time 1t has been more than
sufficient to prevent Il newly attempt
ell boom In these securities OIL which
the stock exchange has been reckoning
for a few weeks.
After Mr.. Barnato began building
lordly palace for himself on aristocrat-
ic Park Lane, his phenomenal good
fortune deserted him.
Barnatos house cost, il is estimated,
f1.OO.OOO C$5.OOO.OOW. 1t is now ap-
preaching completion. and the internal
decorations are partly done. The In
terror is ornate In the extreme. Bar
nato having given unlimited discretion
to the architect to cmbellish 1t with
tracery. pilasters and statues.
The silver star., 1897-06-24

A Mexico City telegram says: "a
company has been incorporated here
with a million dollars capital. the
larger part of the shares being taken
by Pearson & Son, English contract
ors having in hand the drainage of the
valley Of Mexico and the port works at
Vera Cruz. with few Mexican share
holders. The new company will be
known as the Mexican Land, Naviga-
tion and Railway Company. The first
object OF the company is TO build q
railway from some suitable point on
the National Tehuantepec Railroad to
desirable point in the state Of Vera
Cruz. The government gives a sub
sidy of over 5000 acres of public leods
per kilometer of railway constructed.
On some 400, 900 acres OF land thus ac-
quired the company will settle Europ-
can and other colonists. Among other
plans Of the company is to acquire rail-
ways in the southern part Of Vera Cruz.
and also the building Of new lines.
Part of the main railway line has al
ready been located. and construction
will begin in two months.
The silver star., 1897-06-24
SUICIDE OF BARNEY sARnAro.
Although Closely Watched. He Jumped
Overheard From the steamer and
Was Drnwnet.


Was Drowned.
Funchat. Medcira. June 15.--The fol-
lowing details have been obtained of
the suicide of Barney Barnato, while
on the passage here from Capc Town:
Barnato. who had been in i'll health for
some time past. seemed TO improve af
ter leaving Cape Town; but he was
never left alone, and some one was con-
stantly detailed to watch him. Yes
terday. after lunch, between and 3
O'Clock he seemed to he in very good
spirits and was walking up and down
the deck on II passengers arm. Sud
denly Barnato asked his companion to
tell him the time. But before he re-
ceived reply he wrenched his arm
away and jumped overheard. The
fourth officer jumped overheard after
him Immediately. but lie failed to save
the life OF the South African specula-
tor. as heavy seas were running and
the vessel was steaming mt the rate of
seventeen knots an hour. So soon as
possible the steamer was stopped. a
lifeboat was lowered and pulled to
the spot where the two men were last
seen. The fourth officer was rescued
in an exhausted condition. and later
the body OF Barnato was recovered.
fioating head dOwnwartls. His re-
mains have been embalmed and will be
taken to England ON board the Scott
Mrs. BarnatO and her children were
also ON board the Scott.
The silver star., 1897-06-24
UNION PAcrFIc.s THREAT.
There May BE . Cut In Rates West Of the
Missouri,

Chicago. June 1j.-The Union Pacific
to-day pulled out of the Western Pas
senger Association by giving the thirty
days notice of withdrawal which is
called for by the association agree
ment. There is u strong prObab bility,
moreover. that there will he some re-
ductions in the passenger rates be-
tween the Missouri river and Ogden
before the matter is finally settled.
The cause Of the Withdrawal was the
old fight over the divisions to he al
lowed the Oregon Short Line. In the
old days. when the relations between
the Union Pacific and the Oregon Short
Line were more intimate than they are
mt present. the Union Pacific allowed
the Short Line percentages somewhat
In excess of those usually allowed to
the western roads by their eastern con-
nections. When the Short Line was re-
organized 1t obtained from the Rio
Grande Western and the Denver 4
Rio Grande the same divisions that II
had been receiving from the Union Pa
cific.
To-day at the meeting Of the Trans
missouri lines the Union Pacific de-
manded that these two roads should
not pay to the Short Line the same
percentages which II paid. and an
nOunced that II the percentages OF the
Short Line were not lessened II would
withdraw from the association. The
Rio Grande Western. the Denver 4
Rio Grande and the Colorado Midland
refused to pay less to the Short Line
than they are paying at present. say
Ing they We're doing exactly what the
Union Pacific had done. and the Union
Pacific gave formal notice OF with
tlra wal from the association. Its atti-
tude caused some feeling among the
other roads. and some very plain talk
ing was done In the meeting. In the
course of which the Union Pacific in
timated that II matters We're forced
much further 1t would reduce the rates
between Ogden and the Missouri river
1t afterwards partially Withdrew this
threat, hut the meeting adjourned
with everybody In II fighting mood.
The silver star., 1897-06-24
spAlN's LITTLE GAME.
Encourages Japan to Attack Hawaii an,
Defy the United States.

$500
Defy the United States.
Chicago. III. June 15.-Walter Well
mans Washington special to the
Times-Herald tonight says:
international considerations OF the
highest Importance have induced the
President to send the Hawaiian treaty
to Congress sooner than hnd been ex-
pected.
Until recently II hns not been sup
posed the President would send the
Hawaiian trenty to Congress till next
winter. But very important consider
atiOns have led to the change OF this
program and the treaty Will In sent to
the Senate within day or two.
Spain has fOs some time been trying
to induce Japan 10 make u hold stand
ngalnst Hawaii. The Spanish govern.
ment has. during the last six months.
sounded every government In EurolN
as to the chances of support OF dip
Ionntic order In ease Of Intervention
by the United States between Spnin
and Cuba. No encouragement has
been found. excepting. perhaps. warm
expression OF friendship from Austria
Hungary. There is not nation In Eu-
rope that would care to exchange the
friendship OF the United Stntes for that
! OF Spain.
The Mndrid government appeared Ia
be mt the end OF its string In the search
for support. when the disturbance be-
tween Jnpnn and the little island re.
public OF linwnii came to the surface.
Information Of II Trustworthy charac.
ter Inns reached the state Department
thnt the Spanish minister In japan has
encouraged the Japnncse In making 4
hold stand against Hawaii holding out
as nm inducement that the United
States wns not feared. M the chances
Stntes enough trouble on the Atlantic
, TO keep Uncle Sans finger out Of the
Hawaiian pie.
The silver star., 1897-06-24
AFRo-AMER,cAM COLONY.
Preparations to Estabiish Dae Near lar.
ausle. Wy0usimg.

nmbe. WyOubmg.
Laramie. WyO.. June 15.--lt IL ex,
lpected Mr.. n. q. Bryant. manager OF
the Afro-Americnn Labor and B.ncv-
Olent Association. VIII close deal to-
morrow for the purchase OF :,O.WkI
acres OF lnnd. situated on the Pioneer
canal In Albany county. The aInoun,
involved In the deul II estimated at
$125.000. The price asked by the Wy
omlng Central Land nnd Improvement
Company. which corporation owns the
ground. In 81 per ncrr. II is understood
that the cOl0nists hive made u cash
offer Of - per acre. and In all prol,n-
bllities II compromise price will In
named and the deal closed. II Ii iig-
ured that II the ground IN bought there
will be brought to this section In the
neighbOrhOOd Of 1000 cOlpred families
from the southern nnd eastern states.
Agent Bryant figures that Il will tnkc
four or five years to get the colony on,
u self-suppOrting basis. but by that
time he is sangulne the enterprise will
prove a success. II the ,lenl is con.
summated Il will bring to this section
n class Of colored people. not only rnr
above the average In intelligence. b,it
practical farmers As well.
The lands which the company uro.
poses to buy are exceptionally rich and
well adapted to the growing Of grim
and every variety OF hardy vegetables.
The silver star., 1897-06-24

A bulletin (No. y of the division of
entomology of the United States De-
partment Of Agriculture says that in
France and Pennsylvania an industry
has recently sprung up, which con-
eists of the farming Of spiders for the
purpose of stocking wine cellars, and
thus securing almost immediate coat
ing of cobwebs to new wine bottles
giving them the appearance Of great
age. This Industry is carried on in a
little French village in the Department
Of Loire, and near Philadelphia. where
Epeira vulgaris and Nephila plumipes
are raised in large quantities and sold
to wine merchants at the rate Of SO per
hundred. This application of entomo-
logy to industry is one which will not
be highly commended.
The silver star., 1897-06-24
FOUGHT WITH SOLDIERS.
Telegraph Operator 1t Cheyenne shoot,
Two Assallants.

Telegraph Operator at Cheyenne shoots
Two Assallants.
Cheyenne. wyo.. June 15.-Aboul
half past 10 o'clock tonight Charlie
Erswell. a well-kn0wn Western unlo
operator here. was attacked by a party
OF infantry soldiers from Fort Russell.
two Of whom he shot In the alteration
which followed. Erswell was riding n
wheel and had almost reached his
home. which Is in the outskirts OF til,
city on the Fort Russell road. He was
passing a party of soldiers, when one
of them reached out and knocked him
from his wheel
One of the soldiers said: "Why. that's
Erswell.' Another said: IN get even
with him." and rushed at Erswell, who
was trying to escape, with upllfted
fists.
Erswell then shot at the advancin-
man, who fell to the ground. The shot
disconnected the party and Erswell es
capped and reached his house. with the
entire party. numbering ten or twelve
soldiers. close at his heels.
Erswell got inside and his pursiiers
at once bombarded the house with
rocks and pieces OF timber. They
broke a number of windows and
forced in the kitchen door. As they
rushed into the house Erswell shot u
second time. dropping another of the
soldiers.
The city police. attracted by the
shooting, arrived at this time, and the
soldiers withdrew
The wounded men were taken to the
post hospitals and guards placed about
Erswelrs home to prevent further at
tacks. Later It was learned that both
of the wounded belong to q company.
and that one OF them Is seriously
wounded. A patrol was sent from the
fort to the city to get full information
regarding the affair, and send all sol
diers back to the garrison. Erswell
after the shooting. surrendered himself
to the county authorities. but was al
lowed at midnight to take his regular
trick in the city telegraph Office. The
affair created intense excitement in
this city.
The silver star., 1897-06-24

There is in Chicago scheme to pro-
vide workrooms for men out Of en-
ployment. No money will be given
them. but they will be paid in clothing
o. whatever else they may need of
the articles made in the workrooms.
Old clothes will be mended and old
shoes made mere serviceable by cob
bling. AS soon as the workmen can
get places where they will be paid
they will go to them. The idea is Eu-
ropean, and, properly carried out. is
likely to result in much good.
The silver star., 1897-06-24

Beggarweed seems to be rivaling
COW peas in the south as fertilizins
crop. 1t also makes good hay. In
Virginia II is cut when about three
feet high and thoroughly cured. After
moving it makes second crop, ma
lures its seed and is good pasture until
1t succumbs to frost. Turned under
when plowing. it makes an excellent
fertilizer, one man writing to an ex-
change that with no other fertilizer
he had increased his corn crop from
ten bushels to thirty bushels per acre.
The silver star., 1897-06-24

Many office-holders can repeat glib
ly the aphorism that "a public ofiice
IL a public trust" but New Jersey
county collector has proved the SIN
certify OF his convictions In very un-
usual way. Four years ago the New
Jersey legislature passed law au-
thorlzlng collectors to retain two per
cent Of their collections as compensa-
ton. Under this law the ofYicial In
question is entitled to nearly forty
thousand dollars a year. But he has
always refused to take more than his
yearly salary Of forty-five hundred
dollars. on the ground that the law
permitted q robbery from the people
from which he was not willing to de-
rive any personal benefit He will not
die rich man. but he has what Is
more to be desired than wealth, the re-
spset and confidence Of his neighbors.
HIS example OF official unselfishness
and integrity is worth more In its up
lifting moral effect upon the commu-
nifty, than II az a mere money getting
efeizen he had given = lifetime to the
successful accumulation OF moderate
o. even immoderate wealth.
The silver star., 1897-06-24
nr..h ls..h C...s D..-,...A.

Fort Morgan. Colo. June lB.-Dis-
trict Court for Morgan county con.
vencd nt this place to-dnywith Judge
jay II. B0ughtOn on the bench and
District Attorney A. q. Patton In at.
cases and some criminal business wait.
Ing for attention. This was the term
Of court In which the Brush hank cases
were to bc tried. hut the lnfOrma tIou
against both A. NJ. Edwards and W. D.
Moffnt were dismissed by the district
attorney, II having been shown 10 the
district attorney and court that since
the closing Of the hank last January,
The silver star., 1897-06-24

through the special efforts Of Mr.. ld
wards. the dep0sItors OF the institution
were paid In. full and full settlement.
Of Its affairs made. which left no lia.
billties hanging over them and no rea
son for any criminal proceedings to he
carried on against them.
The silver star., 1897-06-24

The bicycle had to be suppressed
in China $500 years before the Chris
tian era. it is alleged, because the
celestial ladies spent too much Of their
time on it. The feet of the Chinese
ladies then must have been much larg-
or and less deformed than now. Pos
sibly it was 1ecreed that their feet
should be cramped in order to prevent
any revival of the wheel craze.
The silver star., 1897-06-24
rhey sessly !. l.,.....

Perry. Okla. June 15.-The chcy.
enne and Arapahoe Indians aip
wrought up over the new law which
goes Into effect July 1st relating 60
polygamy. After that time ench 0f tho
forty Cheyenne Indians. who hnyc
more than one wife, will have 10 choose.
one Of the two. three or Ave wIyca
that he has, and the CASTOR wives
must 30 back 70 their families.
The interest between the sq,aw wiz.
who have become enlightened 10 their
situation. has become Intense. Every
squaw who wants to remain with hcr
husband II doing her hest to picu A..
him. 10 that she will bs the lucky wife.
There are forty Of these poIygam :.
and In all they have over 100 squaws
The silver star., 1897-06-24

New York ntw drinks It's whisky in
clubs and avoids the amended Ralues
law. Gotham has thirst that 10 i'm
Derishable and insatiats. II ID now
Greater New York with = greater tank
eepacity than any city OF the New
WssSd.
The silver star., 1897-06-24

DR.. A. II. Gardner of New York ie
the apostle of quietude. He has in
argurated crusade against the dis
turbing noises which are destroying
the nerves of those who live in large
cities. Next.
The silver star., 1897-06-24

They say Queen Victoria 10 Just a
fond Of circus and races a. any Of
che young folks. Everyone likes 4 dr.
Gus, but some people try to make you
believe they don't. And this. also. Ia
amusing May good victoria's circus
day scoms for years yet.
The silver star., 1897-06-24

II the glamor and glitter could be
taken out of sin. the DEVILS right
arm would be cut of close to the shoul-
der.
The silver star., 1897-06-24

the reformer is always i'll advance
OF his age. II he were not. he would
not be reformer.