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The herald., 1897-06-27

Much has been written Of the terrors
OF the desert in such vague way that
the reader never could tell what was due
to the imagination of the writer. While
much nonsense has been told Of the des-
erts of California, such as the evapo-
ration Of water from the pores being SD
rapid that it Is impossible to get it down
the throat fast enough to balance tho
draugh& by the skin, there is still enough
that 10 true to show that some parts of
the desert are sure death to one who
does not go well prepared to meet the
intense heat, combined with the dry
ness. Intense heat, II moist, would pro-
duce sunstroke, while the lack Of moist
ure, which ID often down to the minimum
Of humidity, would do no harm If the
temperature were not so high. But,
while sunstroke is almost unknown.
several deaths occur each year on the
Colorado and Mojave deserts, and this
year there will probably be dozen men
lost on each, many Of whom will not be
found for months or years after they
have lain down to their last sleep.
The fate of the Breedlove party is
perhaps the best instance we have of
this dea tn from thirst, because they were
found so soon afterward, with all their
doings still written on the sands Of the
desert as plainly as survivor could
have set them down in a notebook. The
elder Breedlove, a man of great endur-
ance and health, was found in a little
gulch at the base Of the Cocopah noun
tains, just below the Mexican line, on
the Colorado desert, in May, 1891, lying
with his head upon his empty canteen.
He had fallen several times and strug-
gled along, until he lay down with the
canteen for a pillow, to rise no more.
He was about 200 yards from fresh
water, which he evidently knew was
The herald., 1897-06-27
WEAR MUSLIN
CONTINUED from Page 1s.)


| they were last. AS white costumes,
! however, will be worn more than ever,
the probabilities are that the white shoe
will be more or less in evidence. One
rather remarkable. novelty in this line
has for its most striking characteristic
a celluloid heel which, it is claimed, is
particularly light and elastic. The shoe
itself is made of white lasting" smartly
brogued, and is altogether desira Bile for
hot weather. as it is very cool and COM
fortable-and becoming to those fortu-
nate people who have very email,
slender feet.
If matinees are ever more desirable at
one season than another that time must
be approaching now, when nothing
needs more seductive wooing than the
breezes which refuse to blow. Here is
something truly Greek, and very beau
tiful it is, too. 1t is appropriately called
the "Phrynne," and is carried out in pink
silk covered with very fine white chalis.
The trimmings are Of rich green guipure
and pale pink satin ribbon. The back
falls long and full from the neckband,
and emanates from the guipure Greek
jacket. The sleeves are of white chalis
and pink silk, quite separate, finely
pleated and cut in large squares. 1t is
not possible to convey in words an ade-
quate idea of the charm of the garment,
and can only say that wanted to own
| 1t inexpressibly.
Black and white in combination al
ways has charm of its own and seems
to be worn even more than usual this
season. One Jacket particularly noticed
as desirable, because it was very stylish
and added to that the very pleasing
quality of looking we'll with almost any
dress. 1t was of black summer cloth
bordered with white shaped embroidery
| in applique. the latter being outlined
with very narrow black brade. There
were tiny pockets in the front corners
for two fingers, and three revers or roll
collars at the neck, ALEC trimmed with
the white embroidery. For general wear
nothing could be more satisfactory.
The herald., 1897-06-27
Applying the Test
Lie down, sir!"

Lie oOWn, Slr!''
The words were spoken by a plainly
dressed man who was passing the front
yard Of a handsome dwelling at the
corner of the avenue, and were ad-
dressed to large Newfoundland dog
that stood on the walk just inside the
gate, winkng solemnly at him,
Lie down, sir!" he repeated.
The animal paid no attention to the
command
If you can make him lie down." OBJ
served the man sitting on the veranda
In his shirt sleeves and smolring a ci-
gar "Ill give him to YOU"
Representative OF the canine family. F"
said the stranger. speaking to the dog
again in q more authoritative tone. cas-
sumo instantly recumbent position"
Promptly but in a digniied manner the
dog obeyed, and the plainly dressed
stranger went inside. took the animal
by the collar and led him away without
q word.
He was detective in search Of a
Newfoundlend dog that had been stolen
from family IN Boston. Chicago Tri-
buns.
The herald., 1897-06-27
New City officials

In the ideal town, which we all find
time to dream of, the city authorities
will appoint city sympathizer whose
duty it will be to listen to the stories Of
i'll health, domestic troubles, and other
kinds of woe poured out by the heavy
laden. Then there will be a city laugher,
who will draw salary for giving the
merry ha-ha to jokers. In this waysthe
people who have neither the time to-
laugh nor weep with their friends will
be permitted to attend to work unmp-
ed-Atchison Globe.
The herald., 1897-06-27
shirtwaist Damages

First Summer Resorter--Isn't that
Cholly Bowld just horrid? hadn't
known him day when he tried to kiss
me- ,s
Second Summer Resorter-And me-.
too. But 1t Is only business with hiut.
His father owns the laundry. 1ndiar
apolis Journal. u
The herald., 1897-06-27
Ndited by Enoch Knight
YESTERDAY

YESTERDAY
To remember the tender foreknowledge OF
morn, at the even.
To yearn for the treasures desired upon
earth, when in heaven.
Were as easy as seeking to Joy In love-bliss
and love-token
When a ripple has passed and the face OF
the dream has been broken.
The evening times., 1897-12-27
How to Prevens Pneumonia.

At this time of the year a cold is verv
easily contracted. and diffeft to run its course
without the aid Of some reliable cough
medicine is liable to result in that dread
disease. pneumonia. We know Of no better
remedy TO cure q cough Ut cold than Cha n.
berlaIn's Cough Remedy. We have used II
quite extensively and it has always given
entiresatisfaction.- .-Oola gal md. Ter. Chief
This is the only remedy that is known to
be Q certain preventive of pneumon is
Among the many thousands who have used
It for colds and la grippe We have nevsr .et
learned Of a single case having resulted In
pneumonia. Persons who have weak iungs
or have reason to feaf an attack Of pnau-
monia, should keep the remedy at hand.
The 90 and 90 cent sizes for sale by Henry
Evans. Wholesale and retail druggist. 83e
Est. and Conn. ave ands So. NV: and 1923
Nd ave. no. 20.
The evening times., 1897-12-27
VICTIMS OF A SWlNDLgR
Anacostia Matrons Gulled by a Most
Transparent Scheme.
Good-LCckin2 Stranger Promised
Them IA Crayon Picture With Half
Dozen Cakes of Soap.

There are a member Of Anacostia ladies
who are just now anxious 20 find d certain
young man with dark curly hair. ruddy
complexion, handsome locks AMI of medium
height. He has represented himself as an
agent OF the Hong Kong Soap Compa ny and
with much success. For several days
before Christmas he thoroughly canvlssed
Anacostia residences Offering for sale his
special hrand oil soap.
I'VE are making a special offer his
week. he announced. Merely to intro
duce our soap. To every one purcha sing
half a dozen cakes we will present we'll
made crayon portrait of any member Of
the family
The agent explained that il would be
necessary to be furnished with likeness
Of the person whose picture was to be made
in portrait No money was required either.
III he desired wasthe order and the picture.
He said he would return a few days later
and deliver the soap. In this way he Sc
cured a number of orders and a number of
portraits. Mothers who desired enlarged
pictures Of the children seemed to be the
most ready victims.
A few days later the young man, all
beaming and smiling, returned to the places
where ne lad secured orders. He delivered
the soap. but said it was Imperative that he
should collect so cents at that time. The
soap was OF the ordinary Kind which re-
tails for half the amount he received. The
pictures. he explained, would be finished
within q day or two, and most positively
delivered by Christmas. There was not
the least doubt about 1t.
Mrs Harper: who resides on A da ms street,
near jefferson, willingly placed an order
with the agent, but has not yet heard
from the picture. Mrs. Osborn, of Harrtson
street, was also swindled. Mrs Albert
Provost, who resides on Harrison street,
near Iayior, was also approached by the
stranger. She expressed some doubt about
his representations.
II assure you, madam" he responded,
I'VE are perfectly responsible and we
give You awIftten guar intee." At the time
he handed hei a yellow piece of paper, on
which was printed a promise to make the
crayon portrait. She afterward noticed
that c II anne was signed to the paper. She
paid over so cents and the young man de-
parted, after promising that the repro
duction OF the portrait should be delivered
In a day or two.
A humber of families have been swin.i,ed
In like maLuer. ct one place where the
agent Wen he was told to bring the picture
and soar together. So little confidence was
placed I'm Ids scheme that in order to con-
vince the family he assured the lady that he
would have the picture finished and re-
turn 1t " ith the soap. As for the pictlre
she had given him, it would be impossible
to return that. as he had sent It on to New
York.
The evening times., 1897-12-27
City Brevities.


Ed Gallowa", convicted of stealing a
turkey from William Brooks, was fined $40
today by Judge Kimball.
John Brown. cOiored, found guilty or
assaulting Joseph Delano, an Italian boy.
was fined 50 this morning in police court
Victoria Robinson, colOred, convicted
this morning Of stealing SIS from Mr.. l..
Donovan. was sentenced to pay a fine Of
SO, ana to return the stolen property.
John Moore, convicted of disorderly coil
duct and assaulting Maria Whitney IN
Pennsyl' ania avenue, was sentenced To
three NOR tbs in Jail and to pay fine of
$40 today.
Thomas Edward was convicted befare
Judge himpail this morning OF assault
Ing Ella Cloud, and was fined $40
Richard Humphrey and William Mo,r,.
charged with disorlerlH conduct ana or.
rying concealed weapons, were rivcn
-FOUR months and $40 and tt,ree months
and $40, respectively. in the police court
today. r
The evening times., 1897-12-27
They Stand the Test"
Eclipse Bicycles,
Fourteenth and H Streets
similar case has never come under their

similar case has never come under their
observation
One OF the physicians last evening ven
tured the opinion that the point of one
of the fractured ribs had penetrated the
air cells Of Smiths lung In tie opera
ton or breathing it might be possibl e
that portion of the air tax n in was
elected through the puncture made by
the rib. THIS might FIJI the cavity Of the
stomach and work its way through the
tissues, to meet resistance at the skin,
which would hold the air and serve as
does tie canvas OF which q balloon is
made
Smith does not seem to suffer mucl,
because of his abnormal Increase in size,
but he is being closely watched, as his
case IS n very rare one, il indeed there
has ever been one exactly like it.
The evening times., 1897-12-27
HE LOOKS LIKE a BALLOON
Herman smiths Body Pulled Up t.
Abnormal Size


Philadelphia, Dec. 27.-On Saturday Her
man Smith fell downstairs at his home,
No. 1889 Huston street, and fractured one
thigh ard several ribs. At least one Of the
ribs punched hole in his lungs and Smith
was hurried toSt. Mary's Hospital, where his
body at once began to puff up andno he re-
sembles nothing else than a good-sized
balloon which is slowly increasing in size
as the gas is forced into it.
Smith, who is sixty-nine years old, is
naturally man OF slender build, and was in
state verging on collapse when admitted
to the hospital. The physicians at once
set to wcrkreducing the fracture, but were
compelled to handle the ribs very gingerly,
for fear Of seriously injuring the lungs.
While caring for the injured man they were
surprised to hotice that his body was begin
ming To swell, slowly at first, but increas-
Ing as time Wore on.
Their surprise turned to amazement as
they watched, for the skin on every limb,
as well as ON the body, was soon inflated
to a great extent, until at some points
it seemed almost ready to burst. The
skin, however, shows remarkable elas-
ITCHY eId the physicians are watching
Developments with great interest, as a
The evening times., 1897-12-27
1t COmpels the Salvation Army to
Abandon It's Care Of Them.


San Fra Ecisco, Dec 27.-One enterprise
OF the Salvation Army for the reforma ton
OF conyicts has proved a failure. The Prison
Gate Home, in Contra Costa county has
been lbs ndoned after an existence of less
than year. .a-
The ingratitude and treachery Of the
inmates were too great for the army TO
deal with, and they core iudod to give 10
the attempt, temporarily at least, par
ticularly as all their energies are n ee led
to make success Of their big beet sugar
colony near Soledad.
The Prison Gate Home has had hard
experience. One man, who had heen there
for some time, and. in whom was repOsed
great trust. ran off with horse, wagon
and harness. He sold the outfit. After
long chase he was captured and sent iack
to the penitentiary fr ten years. Another
ex-conSict, nn his way to the home, stopned
long enough In Oakland to rob a residence
and he, too. was soon put back behind prison
walls,
The ultimate fate OF the home will Re
decided by Commander Bootk- Tucker, who
will arrive here January 1. The home as
situated Oh 900 acres in Contra Costa county.
The plan was IT give each ex convict IN
acre, and allow him to keep the profits
Of everything he could raise.
The evening times., 1897-12-27

The recent arrival in this country OF
the three English oarsmen, and the pre-
vaiiing i,elief that they are TO visit Yale
University in the near future, to look over
the candidates for the Varsity crew has
aroused muc', interest here in Yale boat
TO New maven caa.-.s y. ~ ."s ,..-1s .1a Tue
next week or wo, because of the holiday
vacation at the university. All practice
OF the oarsmen who are trying for the '9S
Varsity crew has ceased. SO far u regular
work is concerned, and 1t will not lie re-
sumed until about the middle OF January.
Soon after the TERMINATION Of the holiday
vacation the general call viii he issued for
the men WHO want to train for the crew,
and from that time on the work OF develop
Ing the '9s eight viii lie pushed. The
training will consist OF work in the tank.
short runs into sthe- o,tskirt OF the city
and light gynnasti ic exercise.
The evening times., 1897-12-27

do think he will! never fight Corbett until
Corbett has fought somebody else
How was your treatment with the
show?'
First class. was treated as nicely as
possible" was the reply. "Fitz is rs much
OF an enthusiast at making hOrseshoes as
he ever wss. He never misses an oppor-
tunity. At every stand on The :'ad he
would visit o blacksmith shop and turn out
a few shoes. He Is good d-natured fello W, anil
when told him was going oquit he took
me to a blacksmith shop and made me
horseshoe. Fitz thought Creedon would
win. Roeber and myself believed Mccoy
would win. Roeber is going on with his
match with Charlie Wittner. He is going
into training soon, and will lie ready for
the go with the Cincinnati boy in April"
The evening times., 1897-12-27
Don't be persndea into ,mying linimen,

Don't be persndea into lmying liniments
without regulations or merit-cham5ef.
lain Pain Bain costs NO more. and III
merits have tecR pruven by attest of many
years. Such ietacrs,as the following from
Z. G. Baaley. HRneme. Cal. Are constantly
being recaved: sfhsbest remedy for pain.l
have ever used II Chaniberia in Is Pain Balm.
and say 90 after .having used It In my
family for seger a ears" It ,cwes
rheumatis lame hack. spratns and swell
ings. For eale ~ Hkury Evans, wholesols
an d retail druggist. a5s F st and Conn. sye
and 8 ct. .pw. ar1 14e6 Nd. ave. ne.
The evening times., 1897-12-27
b. 40. BULLETIN.
EXCURSION RATES

Low rates for the holidays to Balti.
more. Pittsburg, Wheeling and Parkers-
burg, December 81. 1897, and January
/, 1898, at ONE FARE AND ONE-THIRD.
Good returning unit II January 4,1s9S,
Tourist sleeping cars To the Pacific
Coast every Tuesday, leaving wash tnvtnn
on fast Western Express ut $40 o. M
The evening times., 1897-12-27
Headquarters
Dr. Plants and Flowers.
DYSPEPSIA.

Remember that GROVER GRA.
HAMS remedy 10 GU UARANTEED
to remove all distress FROM THB
FIRST DOSE. IL is folly to suffer
when q soc. bottle, procured from
your druggist, will correct In.
stantly all unpleasant symptoms.
An infalnble specific for Dyspepsia.
Heartburn, Gaxfritls. and all dis
eases arising from an impaired
Digestive system. Write to Grover
Graham Co.. Sewburgh. NJ. T., for
pamphlet.
The evening times., 1897-12-27

Al selbach is quoted as saying: Nv. wilI
have left-handerin Washington nexs sea-
son who will give Cy Seymour, EDDIE Do
heny, and Bill Hill swift run for first
bonors, unless my judgment falls short
Homer Mock is the name OF ttIis new pitch
ing sample Just how well Earl Wagner
thinks Of Seibacii's find may be gu =ssed
when it isknown that the Washington IN: e
nate put Mock In a job lot with eight other
players and offered them all for Ia ylor,
OF st. Louis.
The evening times., 1897-12-27
RIM Over hx a Train

Helena. Mon. Dec. 2T.-L. P. Bowen was
killed at suppington, Mon, yesterday.
by being run ever by train. He was a
son OF Ex-United States Senator Bowen OF
Colorado.
The evening times., 1897-12-27

Mike Conley, the ithaca Giant dispels some
rumors that have been flying about con-
corning FitzsimmoIis show. THE story
that Fitzsimmons is behind in his salaries
is lie," said Mike. THE truth of the
matter is ttat the show is ahead on its
salaries. The salary day with the show was
Wednesday, but every Saturday, three da rs
ahead OF time, every member of the com
'pany was paid in full. I was with the
show ten weeks and got every dollar Of
my money ahead of tinie.''
do you think Fitz is sincere in his an
nounced retirement?''
Il have no reason to think otherwise
said Conley. .'Hc has said repeatedly that
he is done with the ring. honestly think
he has retired. Perhaps there may come
time when lie will lltryit again. Down in my
heart think he will fight again, but
The evening times., 1897-12-27
Georgia Politician Dead.

Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 27.-Bon T. d. Oliver,
prominent in political circles and leader
in the lsst session OF the Legislature, died
yesterday of pneumonia.
The evening times., 1897-12-27

That the coming outdoor racing ON the
cycle racing path Will he the most in
teresting that this or any other country
has seer i.now assured.
The stories Of Michaels SUCCESS and the
sometimes exaggerated statements rs to
the amount of money made by the little
Welshmap, Eddie Bald, Gardiner, Cooper.
Kiser and other successful circuit-chasers
that have reached the other side of the
ocean have created a general desire on the
part of British and Continental riders 10
come to America and gather a crop of
Yankee dollars.
While there is at present large con-
tngent Of foreign crack-a-j jacks here, in
Guiding many Of the best riders in al
Europe, within three months time it will
be much larger. Champions and record
holders who have been earning big sal
aries by riding in and about London and
Paris are coming over, and with them a
corps OF French pacemakers. :.
all French riders are good pacemak-rs.
Indi, idual ly the men whoride the 'quints,
'.Qua DIS" and '.sexs" In q big match race
In Paris are men like GolgoltZ, WHO'S last
enough to ride anybody for mile. md then
they know how TO wGrk together.
Tom Linton, the hour Champion, Will
forsake France FOR year OF racing in
America. He will ride an American wheel
and will have the best pacemakers avail
able in Europe.
Linton 10 not coming over in tie hasty
style he did last year. He will .cach
here in March, will get acclimated. and.
after fan.iliarizing himself with -Aine:i-
can tracks and conditions thor ou.saiy,
will .tand ready 10 race any rider VINO
accepts his challenge for an hoGr or
middle distance paced. Linton. who as
defeated j. w. Stocks, The holder If the
worlds record for an hour, three times
this year, is considered to be by Ameri-
cans and foreigners one Of the most ''kely
men to defeat Jimmy Michael at the little
fellows favorite game.
Jaap Eden, Jacquelin and Huret will
also make the trip, and Lehr, the ''ZiIn-
norman OF Germany, is now here. These
men who are the fastest sprinters on the
Continent and who have defeated the
American stars who went to Europe in
the last few years, should make matters
interesting for our short-distance cham
pions.
The evening times., 1897-12-27

When it was reported that the Defender
would cross the atlantic and race on the
Mediterranean. Lord Dunraven and the
other members Of the syndicate owning the
Valkyrie announced their intention of gut
ting the Valkyrie in coIsmission and racing
her against the successful sAmerica's Cup
defender Now that 1t has been announced
that the Defender is unable to stand the
strain OF ar ocean voyage, their plans have
been changed, and the Vaikyrie still lies
at anchor in the Clyde. and will probably
stay there. The Prince of Wales will not
take part in any yacht racing next season
The evening times., 1897-12-27

or whip IL into left, as suits him. vas
very much delighted to get such a letter
from Irwin, who is usually an excellent
judge OF ball Fla yer.
''DehfoEtfeyflIe at second will strengthen
the team very much in batting, base running,
and even in fiehiing, fJr Will, he will iuake
more errors than ReitZ, he will cover more
ground and is faster, especially in making
double plays. The remainder Of the team
is likely 10 he made up just as It was last
year.
las for the pitching department l fe-
had. Think Of the strength in such n lot
of young pitchers as Corbett, Hoffer, sops,
McJames, fond Hughes, land Kitson. Thsre
is great lot By the way, Kelle y tells me
that Hughes is en- all-round player and
good batter, and covers third base when
not in the box, and noticed in a recent
game enly thres hits were made on him, he
struck out eight men and made two two
baggers himself.
II heard from President Young the other
day that he hati seen DeMantreville and
that he was looking rema rka bly, I'll. was
delighted to come to Baltimore and Sc Id
that he proposed to play harder than re
ever did before. l hope and beliese that
next season the club will be a unit and har-
monious. The boys will, think, get ! sck
nearer into their old habits and style of
play, and drop some careless ways that
Doyle brought into the team.
The evening times., 1897-12-27

iyn CIuD. stein was suspende ed With
out pay in 1896, but sued for his alary
and got It FOR the wLole season, without.
however, doing any pitching. Last season,
before he pitched game he was relea sed
outright. He would not accept it, buu con-
unued to report at Eastern Park every
day, and now sues for full seasons
salary. II he wius again, Mr.. Stein VIII
have beer having a very soft .f,5 for
two years ct Mr.. AbeIis expense.
The evening times., 1897-12-27

1t looks as If ex-senator Joe Mulvey M
outlast all his old coliea CUES He has been
signed to cover third base for wtlk ,sb.rre
next year.
The evening times., 1897-12-27

Charles II EULER says in the Cn,inlati
Tirnes-star: THE bean-sLooter alta * tt at
is being Hade ON the bunt hit by .kir-
mishing party of writers. headed by J. Earl
Wagner, Of the wasliin Ston Club, Will be
barren OF results, for there is too much
common sense among the ma gnatss ,oever
put a check to the progress Of the game,
and by abolishing the bInt hit, put base
ball back ten years"
The evening times., 1897-12-27

cincinnati, Philadelphia, Louisville, I'D
Washington have a sufficient number of
men reserved for next season to rmke
twelve complete teams.
The evening times., 1897-12-27

1t now turns oct that Mugsy McGraw and
Harry Von der Horst were the most en-
phatic indorsers of Gene De Mon.re, ,Ilc
when the recent triangular deal was hang
ing fire.-st. Louis Sporting News.
The evening times., 1897-12-27

These are The Clubs anxious to secure
Jack Taylor from st. Louis: Washington,
New York. Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore,
Chicagos tfsid pittsburr.