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The herald., 1897-11-04
Queer Advertisement for Six-fingered Peo.
plea Chicago Professor Gets


Not long ago professor of the University
of Chicago advertised in a morning paper
of that city for information concerning
HeXadactylous, or six-fingered people. He
has received 155 answers from six toed or
fingered people. Few persons can reckon
up an infliction of six maladies at once,
but there are multitudes afflicted with Bill
iousness whom Hostetter's Stomach Bit
ters would speedily restore to perfect
health. Biliousness is usually complicated
with constipation and dyspepsia, all these
maladies being promptly remediable by
the aid of the Bitters, which also over
comes and prevents malarial complaints.
rheumatism, nervousness and inactivity of
the kidneys and bladder. Life's turmoils
and anxielies often wear out the most
vigorous constitution even early in life, and
induce premature decay of the vital ener-
gies. The most genial promoter of phys
ical stamina in existence is Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters.
The herald., 1897-11-04
RIVER IMPROVEMENT
Northern Counties Want Aid From
the Government

SACRAMENTO, Nov. 3.-Today the
supervisors of this county called river
improvement convention to be held here
on December 21st to be composed of the
supervisors of Colusa, Tehama, Butte,
Glenn, Shasta, Yuba, Suffer- Yolo, Sac
ramento, Solano, San Joaquin and Stan
islaus, which are directly interested in
the improvement of the Sacramento and
San Joaquin rivers. These boards are
also asked to appoint ten delegates each,
and the common councils, boards of trus-
tees, or other Legislative bodies of the
cities Of Sacramento, Marysville and
Stockton to appoint five representatives
each. The purpose of the convention
is to aid, so far as practicable. the work
of river improvement, and in securing
adequate appropriations from congress
for such purpose.
The herald., 1897-11-04
THE DUCHESS OF TECK
LAID TO RDsT WITH SOLEMN
The Simple Service Concluded With a
Formal Proclamation Of Her
Royal Highness' Rank

WINDSOR, Nov. 3.-Services over the
bridge, cousin of Queen Victoria,
mother-in-law Of the Duke of York, who
died october 9th. took place today in
st. Georges Chapel, Windsor Castle.
Windsor was in deep mourning as a
mark Of respect for the dead and to the
royal family in general. All the stores
Of the town and all the residences OF
bedecked with crepe and the shades In
all the windows were drawn down. I'M
mense crowds Of people lined the route
to the castle. The weather was OF the
The herald., 1897-11-04
Ingleside Race Entries

The following are the entries and weights
for the races to be run at Ingleside, San
Francisco, today. Commissions received
Black & Co., at Agricultural Park. Take
Main street cars. Down town Office in rear
of No. 14S South Broadway. First quota
tions received at 1870 o'clock p. m:
First race, "a mile, 2-year-olds, maidens
BE Hanpy 105, Miss Alice 105, Benicia 1O5,
Palo Blanco 105. AL Koran los. Catawba 10S,
Elmaro, los. Lou Anderson 112, Master Ma
riner 112, Bodacia 112, Ersica 112, Peruga
H. Kaiserin 112, Prestar lis, Zapata 115.
Second race l mile and sixteenth. SELL
ing-Naranja 92, Don Clarencio 95. Anaba-
sis SO, Palomacito 101, Judge Denny 106
Marquise 1O6, Wheel of Fortune 1O7.
Third race, q of mile. selling-Hazel
D. 104, McFarlane 104. Thelma 104, Last
Chance 104, Tim Murphy 1O4. OFleeta 1O4
Crafty 104, Easel 104, Malo Diablo 107, Mon
itor 107. Freewill Ill.
Fourth race, one mile-Don Luis 81. Fon-
savannah ST. Hohenzolern SS, Argentina
104, Lorena Second 104, Summertime 109
William OBJ. 112
Fifth race, a mile, selling-Montgomer
104, Chartreuse Second 104, Zamloch 104,
Mt. Roy 104, Mamie G. 1O4. Mamie Scott
104, Una Colorado 104, Kamsin 104, Meadow
Lark 104. Chas. Boot 104 Weinberg 107
Florina 107, Don Fulano 104.
Sixth race, B mile, year-olds-Aquinas
104, Los CerSllo 104, F'leur De Lis 104, Mer-
QUITO 1O7, Horatio 1O7, Osric Second 107, The
Roman 1O7.
Weather clear; track fast
The herald., 1897-11-04
The Estate Used Up

STOCKTON, Nov. 3-The evidence at
the third trial of the Carpenter will case
was completed this afternoon, and after
three hours of argument it was submit
ted to the jury. The first trial of the
case was in 1885. and the second in 1891.
At each trial the jury broke the will,
and each time the supreme court has or
dered new trial. The jury is still out
There is but little of the estate left to
lNigate about
The herald., 1897-11-04
Caught I Khedive

LONDON, Nov. "A dispatch to the
Times from Cairo says: 1t il asserted
here that the Prince Mohammed Ali,
the brother Of the khedive. is engaged to
be married to an American lady whom
he met in Europe. He has offered to re-
nounce the succession to the khedivate
in order to obtain the consent of the
khedive, who, with his mother. is strong
ly opposed to the marriage.
The herald., 1897-11-04
Conductors Grievances

SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. &C. H.
wilkins. assistant chief Of the Order Of
Railway Conductors, has arrived from
headquarters in Chicago. He says that
he has not come west to adjust griev-
ances among the members Of the order
on this coast, but simply to meet with
the various divisions here and discuss
matters in which the organization is
Interested
The herald., 1897-11-04
CALIFORNIA OPINION
A Coarse Act

Murder, in California, is q very coarse
art. This assertion is all the more re-
markable owing to the fact that MUIR
ders of this variety are almost invariably
perpetrated in cold blood. 1t would seem
that a murderer who goes about his work
as deliberately as the Californian does
would find time to devise methods some-
what less brutal and fortnight than is his
habit, and If he does not possess the orig
inality to perpetrate something unique in
his line, he might at least display greater
refinement in the execution Of his de-
sign.-San Francisco Post.
The herald., 1897-11-04
An A1noNAUT KILLED
Stewart Young Drops Down Into
Lake lrichiean

CHICAGO. Nov. 3.-Aeronaut Stew
art Young was drowned in Lake Michi-
gan at the faot Of Monroe street this
afternoon while attempting to descend
from his balloon in q parachute. Thous-
ands of persons witnessed the accident.
Young ascended from the winter cir
Gus at Hubbard court and wabash ave.
nue.. A brisk wind was blowing and the
airship quickly veered to the east. Inn
mediately over Lake Front Young Was
seen to loosen his parachute and make
ready to desert the balloon. Evidently
something went wrong. for the aeronaut
failed to drop, and the balloon, suddenly
seen to struggle violently to free himsek
and then sink.
The herald., 1897-11-04
Dutch Sugar

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3.-Assistant 8.
Secretary Howell gave hearing today
to the Netherlands minister on the ques-
ton of the assessment of counter
vailing duty against sugars imported
from the Netherlands. It is not prob
able that decision will be reached
within the next several days.
The herald., 1897-11-04
A SUSPICIOUS Death

STOCKTON, Nov. 3.-The dead body
of man was found this evening in a
small shack on Van Buren street near
the Mormon channel bridge. The man
has been living in the house for some
time. When last seen, Monday, he was
in the company of another man, and as
the latter has not been seen since, some
suspicion of foul play has been raised
Neither of them We're known.
The herald., 1897-11-04
Scarlet Fever Epidemic

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 3.-Scarlet
fever is epidemic at the deaf, dumb and
blind institute at Berkeley, Steps will
be taken by the state board of health to
quarantine the institution. Nine cases
of fever have been reported since Oc-
tober IA, and the spreading disease is
not yet checked.
The herald., 1897-11-04

which congress proposes to pass upon
the government because of it's failure to
promulgate various measures enacted
by the special session of congress last
year.
The presidents decision has not been
announced, but it is believed he will ac-
cept the designations.
The herald., 1897-11-04
A Poor Motto

The Los Angeles Times wants the sena-
torship for Southern California, but
doesn't want White. and yet it is doubtful
IL man south of the Tehachapi could do
what White has done for the southern dis
trict. Even the Times recognizes this.
but still-White is a Democrat. Better
have mediocre Republican than an able
Democrat seems to be the Times motto.-
Bakersfield Californian.
The herald., 1897-11-04
Small Smokers-Big Fire

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 3.-A fire this
afternoon on Cook street, near the
Southern Pacific yards, necessitated the
sounding of two alarms. The flames
broke out in stable occupied by James
Newell, drayman, and spread rapidly
to several adjoining tenements, burning
out a dozen families. The loss Is esti-
mated at $4,000, with little insurance.
Small boys and cigarettes are supposed
to have caused the blaze.
The herald., 1897-11-04
Bribing the Lord

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 3. - Miss
Elliot, who claims to be heir to the $685..
100000 said to have been left by the
late Imblay Clarke, who died in Austria
liza, has given written pledge to the
California Bible Society to pay it's debt
of $65, 900 if she secures the inheritance
she expects.
The herald., 1897-11-04
Mr.. Landecker's Funeral

The Yountville resident who drank six
gallons Of wine at sitting made record
which will probably stand for some years
to come. At the same time he performed
an admirable service to mankind by dem
onstrating that no man can accomplish a
feat of that kind and survive it. 1t Is ex-
pected that Mr.. Landecker's funeral will
be largely attended.-San Jose Mercury.
The herald., 1897-11-04
Vacant Still

And now 1t is the San Francisco Post
which says that the single tax is inim-
ical to 1.-The farmers of California, whose
land 1t is proposed to tax for revenue to
support the government and destroy the
hydra of monopoly" The Post was once
edited by Henry George. His chair is
evidently vacant still.-Stockton Mail.
The herald., 1897-11-04
A Labor Of Love

A conservative estimate OF the money
value Of the putting which two San Fran
cisco newspapers have given to the COM
ing fight between white pug and black
one would be $4,000. But of course it has
been all labor of love. without thought
of profit.-Oakland Enquirer.
The herald., 1897-11-04
Killed by Cannihals

SAN DIEGO, Nov 3-No further in
formation is obtainable tonight regard
ing the reported killing of Captain Por-
ter and Johnson at Tiburon. A dispatch
sent to the United States consul at Her
The herald., 1897-11-04
Will Test the Law

A Fresno man intends to test the validity
of the law prohibiting divorced person
from marrying again within a year. The
gentleman probably does not care to risk
sea voyage and its distressing conse-
Quences.-San Francisco Bulletin.
The herald., 1897-11-04
The Los Angeles Fair

The Los Angeles fair offered the largest
purses and had the best races this year 1t
has ever had. 1t Is said to have made
the most money, too, that it has made at
any meet in it's history.-Exchange
The herald., 1897-11-04
Insist Upon It

LIMA. Peru (via Galveston, Tex.,),
Nov. 3.-The premier and his colleagues
in the cabinet insist upon the accept
ance of their designations rendered last
The herald., 1897-11-04
A Maiden
Fair

md !: sss:s ,:.s -. !ns :! E'sss: sss:s ss s
and . sunny disposition. The man V8e
Wins her must have these qualities: Th11
come from : strong vital force which q
generated By the electricity IN the eo9Ys
cause at some time or other you hevo
wasted the electric energy which gQoQ e
make you attractive In the eyes Of 1o1t
women. You are only half man.
The herald., 1897-11-04

mosillo, asking for information, ELECTED
this reply: Such = rumor in circula-
ton here. Will investigate and report y
The herald., 1897-11-04

cluded with the formal proclamation 81
the rank Of her royal hiehness.
The herald., 1897-11-04
A MISSING CASHIER

NEW YORK, Nov. 3.-Alexander
Uhlman. a member of the Metropolitan
Turf Association and one of the heaviest
layers of odds in the betting ring at local
race tracks. makes public the fact that
he is looking for Frederick Fishel, his
cashier, and a sum estimated at from
$4,000 to $4,000. Uhlman says that
Fishel carried the money for his books
and that he had not been at the Morris
Park track for several days and had lef,
no notification of his departure
The herald., 1897-11-04

to /. second; Ostler Joe (H. Brown),
to 10. third. Time. 1:2Sh.
Mile and quarter, hurdle Governor
Budd (Martinus), to /, won: Captain
Piersall Ct. Murphy, 4 to s, second:
Viking (Peters). 4 to !. third. Time.
2:301k.
San Francisco stakes, sweepstakes for
two-year-old fillies, foals of 1895, $1,000
(Ames), 2 to l, won; Napamax (O'Don-
nelD, to 10, second; Ell Salado (H.
Brown, 30 to l, third. Time,
One mile-Joe Terry (Piggott), to 4.
won; Hermanita (Clawson), 8 to 8, Sec
ond; McLight (McHugh), 4 to 1. third.
Time, 1:421s.
AT NASHVILLE
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Nov. Sum-
maries:
Five and half furlongs-Carlotta c.
won. Miss Bramble second, Miss Kitty
third. Time, 1:11A.
Six furlongs-Mill Stream won, Tus-
cullum second, Valid third. Time, 1:16%.
Six furlOngs-Harry Duke won, Lord
Zeni second, Sister Clara third. Time,
1:15N.
Five and one-half furlongs-John
Boone won. Van Brunt second, Henrica
third. Time, 1:10%.
One mile-George B. Cox won, Bon
Jour second, A. B. c. third. Time, 1:43%.
AT LOUISVILLE
LOUISVILLE, Nov. S.-Results:
Seven furlongs-Jamboree won, Mo-
mus second, Vice Regal third. Time,
l:34%.
Half mile-Josie Leeds won, Lena
Myers second, Oriental M. third. Time,
O:54.
One mile-Imp. Skate won, Sir Vassar
second, lockwood third. Time, 1:4S.
Pepper stakes, five and half fur
won, Hampden second,
Banished third. Time, 1:12A.
Half a mile-War Maid won, Dunster
second. Princes Revenue third. Time,
.53X
The herald., 1897-11-04
DR.. SANDEN'S
ELECTRIC BELT

fails to kipdle the frea anoW, All th6
fiusn Ct youth 10 renewed whom II IL worm
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oE CALIFORNIA 40.
GRAND HOTELS. F. THORN. Manas

Cor, Market and New Montgomery sta.
San Francisco.
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LOS ANGELES AND REDoNDo RAIL.
way company.
Los Angeles depot: Cor. Grand ave. ane
Jefferson vt.
The herald., 1897-11-04

HOTEL cARLToN-1s to q =. Colorado
st., Pasadena.
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THE ROwULL-Main and Ninth st1, Riv.
erside: e. J. Davis. proprietor.
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HOTEL AvALoN-Avalon. Santa Cata-
lima Island.
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TELEPHONE USEFULNESS.

In looking over exchanges and
noting beneficial and useful improve
ments, in neighboring towns, we OBJ.
serve that most of them utilize the
telephone for police and fire alarm
purposes, and have thought that our
city needs such modern improve
ments. 1t will not do to expect Mr..
George Gaver to always be able to
find horse that he can unhitch
from some wagon, and ride pell NELL
to headquarters yelling FIRE and that
before the bell gives the alarm. The
pc lice and fire departments deserve
and the city requires the swiftest
and surest notice OF disturbance of
peace, fires, or other trouble that
should be promptly attended to. 1t
would te very easy matter to es-
tablish stations in the various wards,
with signals, ETC., arranged for
speedy communication, and all at
small expense. We suggest that
the question be thoroughly inyesti-
gated and considered by the mem
bers of the Council.
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WHAT TO DO.

There IS comfort ia tic knowl.
edge so often expressed that DR..
Kilmer's Swamp-Root, the great
kidney remedy, fuflls every wish in
relieving pain in the back, kidneys,
liver, bladder and every part Of the
urinary passages. II correcls ina
bility to hold urine and scalding
pain in passing it, OF bad effects fol.
lowing use OF liquors, vine or beer,
and oyercomes that unpleasant nee
essity OF being compelled TO get up
many times during the night TO uri-
nate. The mild and the extvaordi-
nary effect Of Swamp-Roos Is soon
realized. 1t stands the highest for
its wonderful cures Of the most dis
tressing cases. Ifyou need a medi-
cine you should have the best. Sold
By druggists price fifty cents and
one dollar. For sample bottle and
pamphlet, both sent free by mail,
mention INDEPENDENT and send your
fall post-ohice address to Or. Kill.
mer 4 Co., Binghamtvn, N. Y.
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CONGRESSIONAL SERVICE.

This body Of law makers, yclept
representatives. oftbe people, assem-
bled on Tuesday last. OF course
the large aggregation of Solons and
states, renders it impossible to ac-
complish much, if any, business.
There we're several Tits on commit.
tee references, but the most lively,
rasping, biting sorimmage was over
the Civil Service matter. 1t looks
rs II it would have to so and let the
merit system belong to American
citizens generally. 1t will not do to
create and maintain q caste of kid
gloves and swallow tail coats, to the
exclusion of the young men from the
farms, the workshops, the schools
and the colleges. That would be
fencing out too much worth and sit
ting down on too much patriotic in
telligence. 1t will be settled, either
by Congress or at the polls.
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Church Chimes.

Rev. Henry Thomas will preach
in Christ Church, Bunker Hill, next
Sunday, Dec. 18Th, at p. m.
Rev. Yeakley held services in
Yeakley Holiness Church onSunday
last. A revival is to be started in a
short time.
On Sunday afternoon last, Rev.
Thomas, of the Episcopal Church,
preached at the Aims House and
baptized an infant.
Ten applicants were received into
church fellowship by Dir. Price, of
the First NJ. E. Church, on Sunday
last. Holy Communion was also
observed.
Young Peoples Society Christian
Endeayor Prayer Meeting, at st.
Johns Lutheran Church, tomorrow
Sunday evening, st $50 p. m.
All welcome.
The Y. P. S. @. E., of st. John 3
Lutheran Church, held a social in
the lecture room of the church on
Tuesday evening. A large crowd
was in attendance and sn enjoyable
evening spent.
Holy Comm union was observed
in the NJ. e. Church, South, on Sun.
day morning last, The Wonan's
Missionary Society met at the home
OF Mrs. Fisher, on Queen street, on
Tuesday night
The Lords Supper was observed
in the Presbyterian Church on Sun.
day last. Rev. Woods preached a
good sermon at the morning service,
"Dividing the Sheep from the
Goats' he is holding services this
week at Tuscarora Church.
Rev. Trump, OF the Lutheran
Church, preached two interesting
sermons on Sunday last. Il Know
that My Redeemer Liyeth," at the
morning service, and "God's Pres,
ent and Constant Interference" at
night. They were very instructive.
The Woman's Home and Foreign
Missionary Society of the church
held a meeting at the home of Mrs.
George S. Hill, on Monday night.
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newspaper, and il takea line that
Civil Service, executive committees
and members of Congress cannot
control, as the path, If followed,
leads to and affects the ballot box,
where injuries, like at camp-meeL-
ing, are just as often worked, us the
rightintended accomplished. Steady,
prudential management for the best
good and the better results, should
assume sway. The lease question
also comes to the front by a similar
method, and TIE historic Springs, SO
full OF health, healing and strength,
the rich legacy of preceding grand
generations, is again on the market,
TO be toyed With for Inherent value,
or, for use Of the same, by way of
profit, through shrewd business ma
nipulation. Which , An open sale
would cause an Investment, that
would make investors look we'll to
the future, for success to themselves,
whereas,a lease, without investment,
assumes somewhat the form OF stock
TO be handled speculatively, during
the sunshine, and at sunset, read
carefully on the motto card "The
dell take the hindmost.' It will
be somewhat singular with in.
telligent trustees and a worthy Leg
islature, if this matter should again
drift into courts for judicial con-
struction and action. The people
should meet the question in a spirit
of frankness and fairness, with plen.
ty Of equity, each side looking care
fully to the good of all, and for the
permanent upbuilding of this, one
of the best health resorts in the
country.
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ABOUT BERKELEY SPRINGS

We regret to note from the Nor
gan Messenger Of last week, signs of
unpleasantness and indications of
disquietude among the people of
Berkeley Springs. They are just
emerging from rumors of the remov-
al of the Deford Tannery, followed
now, by encouragement Of good
prospect for remaining in operation,
and steady employment of good
working force, and also by efforts to
secure valuable and desirable local
factories that will add to the pros.
perity Of the people, in all of which,
it is to be hoped, they will succeed.
But, along come the shadows both
in politics and business. The ap-
pointment OF Postmasterha brought
contention, and murmurings thereof,
have grown into open voicing in the
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Eastern capitalists and Eastern
business are somewhat surprised
over the sudden awakening of the
Western giant. In recent years, it
was money Westward to move the
crops, or for investment, by way Of
mortgages, at large interest on
farms. Now, mouey is SO abundant
out there, that it is actually coming
hither and seeking investment in
Eastern business, and thus interest
and dividend viii naturally Cow
westward. Wen, turn and turn
about is fair play, and the result
should prove o matter Of material
aid, ard thereby mutual advance
ment.
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Mother McKinley DYING.

Canton, o., Dec. s.-Mrs. Mckinley,
the mother Of the president, now near
~ 50 years old, was stricken with par
alysis last Thursday morning, and has
unce been unconscious most Of the time
She rallied for short time today, and
recognized those about her, but is grad
ually sinking away, and her death may
be announced at any time. The presi-
dent arrived at his mothers bedside on
Saturday morning, but was obliged to
return to Washington again In the even
ing, owing to the opening Of congress
today. He left Washington for Canton
again Monday night, arriving here
TUESDAY morning. His mother rallied
long enough to recognize him on Tues
day, but soon again lapsed into uncon-
seriousness, in which condition she has
since remained.
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Items of Interest from Middleway.

Mr.. R. G. Anderson was at Baker
ton last Thursday and Friday.
Mr.. r. W. Kearns and wife are
visiting friends near Mt. Jackson.
Mr.. WIS. Andersen, of this place,
was at Summit Point last Sunday.
Mrs. Mile Grim, OF Leetown, was
inferred in the Masonic Cemetery
here, last Saturday.
The carriage trade of A. L. An.
derson & Co.has been specially good.
They place good work on the mar
ket.
Mr.. George W. Shaull, an aged
and highly respected citizen, died at
his home near this place, Sunday,
December 9Th.
Is your heart and mind in proper
frame to commemorate the anniver-
sary of the Redeemer of men? For
give all the misdoings of your fell
lowmen, and as the old year rolls
into eternity, make love, the motto
for next year. Try it, and mark the
change.
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Elsewhere will be found synop-
sis Of President McKinley's message
to Congress. 1t is very well and
ably written, though most of the
topics referred TO are deficient in def
mite conclusions. 1t viii repay Pc
rusal and lead the reader into chan.
nels of thought that may formulate
individual opinion upon foreign and
home questions.