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The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-12-16

Blanco invites all exiled Cubans to re-
turn home, and promises that no ques-
lions will be asked. He Is probably a
trifle short on native talent for the new
Cuban congress.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-12-16

1t is observed that the most pro-
nocence are held by people at distance,
who had few opportunities for following
the evidence.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-12-16

1t is a poor argument for the single
standard that the New Jerusalem is
paved with gold. A metal so plentiful
as that ought to be demonetized.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-12-16
Trouble Ahead

There Is going to be some trouble In
keeping editors out of jail after they hear
about that Bay City verdict, by which
Editor Bennett gets $4,000 for false i'm
ACKNOWLEDGMENT News
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-12-16
LOS ANGELES DAILY HERALD
SWORN STATEMENT CIRCULATION

State Of California, County Of Los Anse-
less.
L. NJ. Holt, superintendent Of circulation
Of the Los Angeles Daily Herald. being
arst duly sworn. deposes and says: That
for the five months from February /, 1897.
to June 80 1897 Gnclusive). the total circu-
lation Of the said Daily Herald was !, $50 635
copies being an average daily circuln-
tipn of 1904.
That the weekday circulation during the
above time was 1,071 ,567 being n daily
average OF $500 copies.
That the Sunday circulation during the
above time was 21so59. being an average
for each Sunday of 1O.431.
L. N. HOLT.
Superintendent Of Circulation.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
18th day OF July, 1897.
FRANK J. COOPER
Notary Public In and for tho County Of
Los Angeles State OF California
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-12-16

And now Italy is after President Sam
with an outlawed indemnity claim. If
this thing continues the United States
will not long be the only republic with
robust deficit
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-12-16
Seems a Safe Speculation

Father-My boy here has just swal-
lowed S. gold piece
Pawnbroker-The doctors Office is
just across the street.
Yes-but-can't you let me
have $3.50 on him ?-Fliegende Blaetter.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-12-16

Despite the bombastic protest of Mr..
Pettigrew of South Dakota the senate
yesterday passed the bill prohibiting
American citizens from the killing of fur
seals in the northern Pacific ocean. SEN
ator Pettigrew's argument, as reported
in this mornings dispatches. was I'M
worthy Of school boys debating So
ciety.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-12-16
Midnipht

She-I wonder If any one Is trying to
break into that house across the way?
He-What put that idea In your head?
She-The dog has stopped barking
Puck
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-12-16

General Noble declares that the fund
ed debt of 10000 miles of railway in this
country aggregates five billion dollars.
Is this little item also to be paid in gold ?
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-12-16

The Commercial interests" otherwise
a handful of importers in New York, are
still a potent factor in directing the for
eign affairs Of this country.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-12-16
One of the Foremost Dailies

The Herald Is one Of the foremost
dailies of the coast and in the past year
has made a record that any newspaper
should be proud of.-Garlock News.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-12-16

The house committee on rules Is en-
gagged In drafting new set, with what
direct object has not yet developed, but
the animus Of the departure will doubt
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-12-16
Making Use of Cheap Telephones

Owing to the low rate charged for the
use of the telephone it is said that Stock
holm uses it more than any other Eu-
ropean city. The central station has
about 100000 calls a day or about one fo,
every three persons in the city.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-12-16

Mrs. Luetgert must be something OF
a sprinter-or sprinteress.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-12-16
Dramatic Note

Every girl who can recite "Curfew
Shall Not Ring Tonight"to her parents
satisfaction has her stage name picked
out.-Atchison Globe.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-12-16

HE said he loved me because I wxn
80 different
Yes; all other girls have been indif.
ferent. "-Indianapo1i Journal.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-12-16

Dreyfus is rapidly developing into an
issue.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-25
THE NEWS OF BROOKLYN.

torn when riding horse or bicycle a new Sua ,ha
ends wound into coils. which are pulled open ana
the points attached to the trousers leg after wnicn
the springs are allowed to close tight as they
will and roll the slack around the bottoms into the
coils.
In pneumatic painting nozzle recently paten,te.u
q long narrow slit formed to discharge the paint
with air outlet above and below 10 spread the
paint the surface II flows from the resser,,
vcir attached 10 the nozzle. the air being suppned
through tubes by bellows or an engine on 'he
ground below -,
Electricity for medicinal purposes can be easiiSS
generated by instrument shaped ike a wa'cn
and nearly the size, containing rnasheI
and two coils of wire attached 10 a spindle nea.
the ends Of the magnet, the spindle being revolVed
by means OF a coiled spring. which is wound by the
stem of the watch.
horse device is formed of series OF sun
spiral springs attached to the end OF a staP
fastened TO the saddle, with buckle at the ehu 10
receive the opposite strap from the saddle; ' h
springs being protected from the animaTs pody ny
a broad fiat leather band
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-25

THE MEETING-HOUsE OF THE ORTHODOX
FRIENDS IN BROOKLYN.
MODERN IDEAS INTRODUCED AND MANY OF THE
oLD-TIME CUSTOMS GONE - SOME

MODERN IDEAS INTRODUCED AND MANY OF THE
oLD-TIME CUSTOMS GONE SOME
CURIOUS FEATURES.
The only meeting house in Brooklyn OF the OF
thodoy Society Of Friends stands at Lafayette ana
Washington ayes 1t is one Of the Few church
buildings In Brooklyn that never mad the luxury
OF a mortgage. But the Quakers do not peneVe IN
mort CAGES and they did not build TINS pace OF
worship until they had all of the money IN pank
that was needed TO pay for it,
The Brooklyn church is an onshoot OF the society
in New-York City The meetings in New-A OK
began al the house of Robert Story, IN lo'l' ana
thereafter meetings were held alternately In New
York and Gravesend. In 1853 the New-fork FRIENDS
moved from their Orchard-st meeting house 10
that in Twenteth-st. This made 1t announcement
for Brooklyn families go the river to wor-
ship and they rented the library in the Packard
Institute for services. The money having been
raised for the present building in Washington-ave'
II was built and finished in 1869. The property Is
now valued at $1,000. though 1t cost only small
proportion of the amount originally
Prominent among the early founders or the local
church were William II. Ladd. Thomas w. Laid.
Mrs Grace Dickinson. Edmund Titus. and Reuben
II. Underhill
The sect OF Friends which so strong nurneri-
cally in the days of George Fox and William Penn.
has not kept up with the growth of population in
PENNSYLVANIA New-Jersey and New-fork. but
members of the society assert that II has grown
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-25
OF INTEREST TO WHEELMEN
ASPHALT STRIPS ON BROADWAY. AND
OTHER TOPICS OF THE HOUR.
IMPROVING STREET INTERsECTroNs-PATHs FOR
wHEELMEN IN VARIOUS PLACES ON LONG

IMPROVING STREET INTERsECTIoNs-PATHs FOR
wHEtLMEN IN VARIOUS PLACES ON LONG
IsLAND-PEDEsTRIANS AND BICYCLES
The asphalt strips recently laid on Broadway from
Berry-st. to within one hundred feet or so OF the
ferries have been the subject OF severe CRITICISM III
some quarters but without any justification. 1t mas
even been said that they useless, and ought 20
be taken up and placed somewhere else on the
roadway Such talk Is utter folly. Whether the
strips are useful whether they are appreciated by
wheelmen, can best be determined by noting how
much they used; and as a matter OF course
every whecman going along Broadway rides on the
strips Just as far as possible. If the riders have
to go In single file, what of that? This Is TO place
for speeding but on account of the cars and nmer-
ous other vehicles cyclists in the full possession
Of their senses are certain ride slowly and care
fully The problem OF the best place for the strips
near the ferries was not easy one. ana before
decision was arrived IT the question was iooked
at on all Sides There were some strong advocates
of placing the strips from Berryst to the river on
South Eighth-st.. block from Broadway bu'
South Elghsh-st. is a much narrower street, win
a double car track in IT, and, besides. there waJ
the strong objection that on reaching kent-a'e.
wheelers would ind themselves "in the midst OF
thincs'-a fun block from the ferry most used ana
with = network Of car tracks between them ana
their destination. Engineer Nelson i. Lewis having
decided in favor of Broadway, the question re-
mained whether the ribbons OF asphalt shouu oe
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-25
SOUSA AT MANHATTAN BEACH.

Director John Philip Sousa has arranged two ad-
mirably diversified programmes for his concerts at
Manhattan Beach to-day. and. as usual the band
will be assisted by vocal soloists. Gwillym Miles.
the barytonc, has been re-engaged and Miss Lillian
Van Lew will be the soprano. The programmes
follows
AT p. ".
Scherzo HabaneIa, La Sesta de ia Sehorita .Fumi
Entr Cricket the Hearth .Godmark
Funeral March Die Gotterdhmmcrung Wagner
ta) Czardas. The Ghost Of the Commander Grossman
lb) An incan keVelle Christorn
Barytone solo. Scotch Songs.
Gwlllym Miles.
(a) Intermezzo. The Childrens Bali .Jaxone
% March. The Stars and Stripes Forever. Sousa
Soprano SOLO Jewel Song from Faust Gounod
Miss Lillian Van Lew.
Bridal Chorus. 'Iohengrin ..................W Wagner
At p. NJ.
Seems from La Navarrsse' .....:;...... Massenet
fa) Naz0urka Jap0naise Ia Mousme Came
O) Dl.t Robin and Wren .................Kll Ig
G. Norrito. Uiccolo. and +. Wadswortb. flute
Death Scene from Tristan and Isolde ........ Wagner
THE Circus Girl .Cary
Soprano solo. Poonaise from 'Mgnon ........ Thomas
Miss Lillian Van LEV.
(a) Idy. Ia Campanea .Dreysohcck
March The Stars and Stripes Forever .Souta
Baryione SOLO Prologue from Il Psgacc. .Leoncavallo
Gvilym Miles
Humoresque. THE Band Came Back .......... sousa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-25
SEVENTY-FIVE YEARS A CHURCH.
SOLEMN IRIDIUM IN ST. JAMESS PRO
CATHEDRAL. IN HONOR OF THE
ANNIVERSARY

The seventy-ffth anniversary of the establish
ment of the parish Of the st. James Pro-Cathedral
celebrated last week The services consisted
of q solemn iridium Thursday. Friday and
Saturday nights. To-day, which is the feast of
st. James, the patron saint of the church. Mon
signor Mcnamara will attend solemn high mass.
The Rev. Peter +. Donohue, the pastor,
will celebrate the mass, and the deacon and sub
deacon will be the Rev. DR.. Brophy and the Rev.
John Barry. The sermon will be preached by the
Rev. J. +. X. OConnor.
In the fall, after the return of the Bishop there
will be celebration on a larger scale
In the early part of this century there few
Roman Catholics on Long Island. and priests were
sent from New-York to celebrate mass in private
houses. and later in public hall. Peter Turner,
father OF the first Vicar-General of the diocese.
started the movement for organizing a parish in
1872. In March of that year eight lots were bought
at the corner of Jay and Chapel SITS. for $500. In
the following year the present building was fin
ished, and dedicated by Bishop Connolly, OF the
diocese of NewYork. The Rev. John Farnan was
the first rector of the church He took charge in
1925. The late Right Rev. John Loughn was in
stalled at this church in 1853 the first Bishop Of
the diocese Of Brooklyn. HIS body was placed be-
meath the altar five years ago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-25
HAMER UGHT THE COW
FLIES AND A THISTLE HAD IRRITATED
THE PEACEFUL BEAST.
AND WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF AN ADMIR-
ING AND NOISY CIRCLE OF EAST NEW
WORKERS TOOK THE STRAIN
GER INTO CUSTODY.

GER INTO CUSTODY.
A peaceabc-lookng COW browsed gravely on the
unoccuped portion of the Characterization I'M
provement Company's tract in the Twenty-siXth
Ward on FRIDAY afternoon. The COW was a stranger
and had no friends a few flies seeking to supply
this lack, gathered socially about the cow The
COW became rritated and switched her tail This
producing effect, the COW proceeded to gallop
madly about the tract. ard In the course Of lis
manGuvres charged upon the inhabited portion Of
the territory. The occupants fed before the charge
and did not stop until they got to the Seventeenth
Precinct Station, where they breathessly reported
that mad the rampage
Two mounted policemen. headed by Sergeant
Hamer, were detailed to capture the cow. by fair
means II possible by foul If necessary. The SER
geant, who has had experience with Texas steers
In the Southwest. obtained a rope. attached two
pieces of lead to IT, and proceeded 10 exhibit his
skill with a bolero
The coyy avoided the militant Hamer The
latter thereupon formed acorps of men and boys
from among the horde OF East NEWCOMERS who
had gathered TO see the circus, and ranged them
In a circle, with the COW in the centre. Under the
expert direction of the sergeant the circle gradu
ally closed in upon the bovine rebel, until 1t was
only about one hundred feet in diameter.
deah shouted the commnnoer ana enc, mere Was
swinging his boloro. The enemy, evidently badly
scared threw up its tail and bolted; but there was
no escape First one point and then another in the
circle the COW attacked. each time being driven
PACK by waving arms ana deaienlng SHOUTS, Wnlie
the implacabe sergeant kept close behind with his
waving rope. At last the COW began TO exhibit
symptoms of WEAKNESS. Then the sergeant saw his
chance; He swung his rope twice above his head;
1t hurled through the air. and the leaden balls
caught the beast around the forefoot. At the same
moment the sergeant brought his horse sharply
to a stand. and the fell.
Charles Schwicker the poundmaster, then gath
cred the bovine rioter into his emporium The flies
have been honorably acquitted Of causing the riot.
1t has been ascertained that small thistle which
had been fastened in the cows thigh was
responsible for the disturbance. Late yesterday af
ternOOn a farmer named Schaefer. living Penn
sylvana-ave. and Stanley-st.. claimed the COW and
paid the pound charges.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-25
FOX CHARGED WITH ASSAULT.

ANOTHER CHAPTER IN THE FoX-RowEL. d.
voRCE SUIT IN COURT
Frederick Fox. Of No. $40 Genmore-ave. was be-
fore Justice Worth yesterday morning in the
Gates Avenue Court, charged by Charles Rowell. q
saloonkeeper, of Norwood and Atlantic aves with
assault. Fox found guilty. but Justice Worth
suspended sentence This is another chapter to the
story which began June q. when Fox. finding
Rowell with his wife, threw him out into the
street Rowell explained his presence In Fox's
house to the Court yesterday by saying that he was
drunk on that night, and had been invited by Mrs:
sober down This story partially corroborated
by Mrs Fox. but her husband asserts that he
caught Rowel In q trap which he had set.
Fox is now suing for absolute divorce from
his WIFE and wants s2 600 from Rowell for alienat-
ing his wife's affections.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-25
WIEN ENGLISH WOMEN SMOKED.

II seems that II Is not many years ago
that English Christian women smoked and were
not at all secret In the performance Jorevin de
Rochefort. who. In the seventeenth century. trav-
eled through England. chEoncled this strange fact:
The supper being finished. they set on the table
half a dozen pipes and packet of tobacco for
smoking which Is n general custom as well among
women as among men. II is custom in England
that when the children went To school they car
rcd I'm their saches with their books a pipe of to-
bacco which their mother took To MI early
In the morning 1t serving them instead of break
fast and that at the accustomed hour every one
laid aside his book to light his pipe, the master
smoking with them. and teaching them how 10
hold their pipes and draw In the tobacco
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-25
SNAKES IN A MILK BATH.
A LITTLE RATHER THAT OBJECTED GAVE THE
MENAGERIE MAN BAD BITE.
From The San Francisco Chronicle.

From The San Francisco Chronicle.
Leroy George. snake charmer. has again been
bitten by of the venomous reptiles In handling
which he daily risks his life. II is only four weeks
ago that he left the hospital after nearly dying
suffering George left the hospital and opened a
cheap menagerie In Sprng-st.. Los Angeles. where
for time there was constant stream Of V.si;o rs
many 40 people In one day being admitted.
When the attendance began TO fall of George
and his Y.-rtners. Jack Hendee and W. i. Raglan.
decided go 10 San Francisco To-day every thing
ready for their departure. Two hundred
snakes in good spirits. enjoying congcria hot
weather. George decided to give them all bath
a preliminary refreshment for the journey.
The bath to furnish food and drink as well as
cleansing. He broke into a bowl OF milk several
raw eggs: then. getting into the den he proceeded
theory being that each snake would swallow some
of the MIXTURE which would furnish nurIment
while the liquid would soak his scales and keep
him from starving on the journey willy -nilly.
Most Of ihc reptiles submitted 10 the bath thoug II
with many manifestations OF disapprovaI One
small raitler. with will OF his own tried crawl
away, but George pulled him back. As fate would
have H. the SNAKE. which was tn" same one which
bit him before ratified waved It's head threatening
Is. then cprled backward and buried its fangs in
the mans right thumb. George called fo- aid nd
from the wound. George meanwhile swallowing
great drauphts Of whisEcy. HIS hand and arm
swellcd alarmingly, and Georges screams brought
a crowd 10 the door Dr.. Frazier summoned
from the County Hospital and treated wound
Tonight George Is unconscious from whiskey and
groans with pain. but the symptoms are favorable
for his recovery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-25
THE DRUMMER'S STORY.
WHAT HE DID WHEN SHORT on CASH AND LONG
ON MILEAGE.
From The Detroit Free Press.

ON MILEAGE.
From The Detroit Free Press.
while up in Iowa my last trip had an odd
experience. ] was little short on cash and long
on transportation, / sold one Of my mileage
books TO big. Swapping Westerner who com
ing East. / instructed him how to and sign
my name, and how he must stick to his story II
any conductor became too inQuisitive.
THE next night got into sleeper that lay at
the depot and sound asleep long before the
train made up. 1t was the conductor who
awakened me we were bowling along the
prairie, asking me for my name and ticket I
rolled with growl, dug into my vest pocket
told him that my name was on the ticket. and
then signed ii.
After one glance he said: Here, young fellow,
that don't CO. i just got this name mileage
book. There are not two of you aboard this train
and I'm not going to risk my neck by pretending
10 haul two of you. each claiming a name like
might wink the other eye, but this is too clear
Il insisted that l was the genuine article and
that any other man claiming my name base
imitation. The conductor left me and soon re-
turned with the long, raw-boned chap that had
bought transportation of me. He lived right up to
me from buzZard. ] was a counterfeit and
fraud. He volunteered to throw me through a
window while were going thirty-fve miles an
hour I had our signatures compared with the
original and his looked more like 1t than mine did
He even accused Of stealing the book from
the thing, and ! forced to put up my gold
watch 10 stay aboard. When we were alone the
Westerner laughed till thought he'd throw the
train off the track, and then let have the cash
70 redeem the watch. He got all the satisfaction
he wanted in assuring me that he allus was the
cussedest buffer that ever shufiled deck
wouldn't have felt safe If hadn't sent him back
his money"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-25
BLUNDERS IN ENGR0SSED BILLS.
From The Newark Sunday Call.

From The Newark Sunday Call.
The Governors Endorsement upon one legisia.Ne
bill which was vetoed by him was as iono"s
This bill is incorrectly cngrossed turnishiIns ,hs
other instance OF the frequent bunders when n ~.
engrossing department OF the House OF Assemo,
has committed. rendering bills otherwise me''''
r.ous inefficient" - ~
This commentary Is probably as severe as an ia
ecutive of this State has ever had occasion 10
upon "A department OF the legislative brancn; II
engrossing clerk OF the Assembly Is lysanaer -.
Watson. OF Monmouth County IL VIII DC in.etess %,
Ing TO observe whether he VIII Do caha'ua'e 'S'
reelection.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-25
GATHERED ABOUT THE TOWN.

The Washington Republican Club will hold its
annual picnic and summernight festival on Tuesday
night OF next week at Feltmans Ocean Pavilion
Coney Island.
Internal revenue stamps worth s390.oOO were re-
se.ved the internal revenue Office Friday
night, Yesterday morning they were distributed
among the brewers OF the district the entire guam
tty being exhausted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-25
BODY FOUND ~ 4 FERRY SLIP.

The body Of an unknown man was found yes
terday floating IN the Grand-st. ferry slip. at the
end OF Broadway. by Joseph Fogt. ferry en-
ploye and was removed TO the MOrgue 10y Mr..
Schlitz an undertaken OF 40. IS Moore-st. The
body was badly decomposed. showing that ii had
been in the water for a long time. There no
marks OF violence the body which Is that Of a
man about thirty-hve years old. , feet 10 inches
in height He was dressed in dark clothing Moth
ing was found that would lead to The identity Of
no hOlv
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-25
SOME NEW INTENTIONS.
N Tho Minnrapolis Journal.

From The MinneapoIis Jour11I
new portable sawi le machine for telling trees
and cutting them up into wood has Il folding frame
with n large balance wheel Seared - crankshaft
with the saw blade attached 10 the end Of the
crank 10 slide through grooves IN the frame. the
saw being run by crank on the other end OF the
shaft.
TO keep the trousers legs tight around the bot
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-25

Cards are out announcing the marriage of Miss
Aretta J. Weldon, of Greenport, to Professor STAFF
ford c. Edwards. formerly principal of the Green
Dor; High School, on Thursday, August 5, at the
home of Mrs David s. Weldon The bride is the
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs Henry K. Weldon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-25

Miss Annie Thompson. Of South Third-st, has
started on a trip to Canada. expecting to be gone
during August She will join party Of friends at
some point In Canada
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-25

The Anawanda Club. of No. 4l4 Bedford-ave., has
made arrangements for its annual outing al Forest
Hill Grove on the Hudson. August a. The
Committee of Arrangements consists of Walter
HILL c. G. Seward and G. c. Macray.