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The Meeker herald., 1898-04-16

Piso Cure for Consumption has saved n,
large doctor biils.-C. L. Barker, 4229 Be
gent Square. Philadelphia. Pa. Dec. 8. 1895
The Meeker herald., 1898-04-16

Mrs. winslow's Soothing syrup
FOR children teethinx softens the reduces tnhA
nAton, ,AllAyB pain Wind colto u cents ooeaSe
The Meeker herald., 1898-04-16

Cuba muat be f.ce!' 20 fa5 the
people.
The Meeker herald., 1898-04-16

A great deal of the war spirit is tax
en- with a stick and little sugar In II.
The Meeker herald., 1898-04-16
Smoke sledse Cigarettes, 20 for ct.

'.My wife gets lot Of money out of me" :"
"Why don't you stop itT' eve tried. bat
It's no use: she once was q retoucher In .
phOtoRraI gallery"
The Meeker herald., 1898-04-16

To Care Cosstipaties Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Csthsrtic loc or IA
II G. C. C. fall 10 cure. druggists refund money.
The Meeker herald., 1898-04-16

"They hissed . lecturer at the. wheel.
mans convention" "Was he prosyr' "Noj
but he said civilization was making stridesA /"
The Meeker herald., 1898-04-16
s..usy IL B,oea D.sp.

Csan blood means clean skin. Ne
beauty Without it. Cascarsts, Candy Cathar-
tic cleans your blood and keeps 1t clean; ~
stirring up the lazy liver and driving Al I'M
purities from the body. Begin To-Day y
and that sickly bilious complexion BY taxing
Cascarsts,-beauty for ten cents. Az dfHe-
aista. satisfaction guaranteed. l0c. 10. 10.
The Meeker herald., 1898-04-16

The total number Of umbrellas left In
London cabs for one year, according to .
report Just issued, Is 1900.
The herald., 1898-10-16

The final race Of the regular meeting
of the Sixth District Agricultural associa-
ton was run yesterday afternoon shortly
before $3.50. and with 1t ended the most un-
successful meet in the history of the organ
ization. In recent years. AS usual, the
program was smirched by q suspicious
looking circumstance in one of the heats
Of a harness race. and the judges prompt
ly called off all bets on that heat and all
overnight pools sold ON the race. This
ugly circumstance was redeemed, however,
by the best running race of the entire
eleven days meet, in which five Of the best
animals at the track ran a mile which was
won in 1884.
The attendance. considering that 1t was
the final day. and mixed free-for-all har-
ness event, a fast running event and q gem
uemen's pace were on the card, was very
small. 1t was what Is known in race par
lance as getaway day." and the judges
were therefore on the alert for any possi-
BILE jobs. They became suspicious In the
first heat of the mixed free -for-all," for cir
cumstances seemed to warrant the belief
that Joe Wheeler. the favorite, had been
doped.
The field of five was detained nearly half
an hour on account of Much Better refusing
to start with the others. Bunch was un-
able to get his horse to moving right, and
the animals were given recess, and
walked UP and down the track to try and
steady them. Joe Wheeler broke one of
his hobbies and a new set had to be put
on. When the horses came out again
Wheeler took an ugly streak and began act
ing peculiarly. They were sent away with
out Much Better. who was practically left
at the wire. Wheeler was bounding and
jumping into the air. and Owen seemed to
have no control over him. The animal was
seized with a sick spell on the track, so the
driver afterward reported to the Judges,
and the result was that Wheeler was shut
out along with Much Better. Wheeler
was led to his stall and there became very
sick. The symptoms were said to be those
caused by the administration of some drug.
1t could not be positively proved that any
dope" had been given the animal. and az
ter a talk with the driver. the Judges de-
cided to let the heat go toward determining
the result of the race, but to declare the
bets Off. Wheeler had been backed down
from to 2 to to 6, and was a heavy favor
lite. The heat was won by Rex Alto, Mon
terey second, Little Thorn third. Rex Alto
took the next two heats and won the race,
he being second choice throughout to Mon
The herald., 1898-10-16
NEWS OF THE OIL FIELD
MONTHLY REPORT OF THE PRO.
DUCERs' TRUSTEES
Sugar King spreckels-Newhall's Fine
Prospects-Westlake District
;s>I.xfN Dsyalppment

The regular monthly report Of the OIL
Producers trustees for the month end
ing September 3Oth was issued yester-
day. 1t says 23,23s.2s barrels Of oil were
sold during the month; S5,2S6.2S barrels
are stored. The amount received per
barrel at the wells was 82.27 cents. Ex-
penses, s726.05; average cost Of selling.
$40 cents per barrel; net average re-
ceived, 1917 cents per barrel; cost of
storing, $11S9.72; net amount remaining
for oil sold. $17,356.4S.
An oil driller, now on his way to Homo
lulu, who was in Los Angeles few days
ago, dropped the statement that Sugar
King Spreckels Is seriously considering
the substitution Of Coalinga oil for coal
in his Honolulu sugar mills.
A test made last February by Chief
Engineer Jones OF the San Francisco
Gas company proved. the comparative
value of Los aAngeies oil to be- ef.Rah
per barrel. and Welsh anthracite coal
at $3.50 per ton. Since oil can
be handled more cheaply than coal. the
balance would be in favor Of oil in the
long run. Coal is much dearer at pres
ert that then. Thus the ratio has
changed, and a more recent test has
proven that oil at $1.75 per barrel would
be more satisfactory than coal. Since
oil 10 quoted in San Francisco at from
The herald., 1898-10-16

$1.40 to $1.45, the balance is we'll in favor
of it,; and the rumor further says that
Spreckels will in the near future place
oil tanks in one or more Of his steamers
to Honolulu.
A local oil man. who returned yester-
day from an investigation Of the New
hall field is enthusiastic over its pros
poets. In the new Ellsmere district
there are seven wells drilling, three of
which are completed. These wells.
though down only from $50 to 300 feet,
produce in some cases from 100 to 200
barrels a day. The district embraces
an area of about 78x6 miles. The pro-
duction Is going to San Francisco now.
AS soon, however, as the decline Of the
local wells warrants 1t, Newhall fuel oil
will come to Los Angeles. The refining
oil will continue to be sent north. The
Newhall men state that they can now
ship oil into Los Angeles at a cost Of 20
cents per barrel, and that the Southern
Pacific company has intimated a rate
of Is cents later on.
Not much is looked for from the new
Westlake district. which, strictly speak
ing. Is not new at all. A we'll was sunk
there six or seven years ago to a depth
of 1900 feet, and was abandoned. To-
day the drilling there meets with little or
no success. Some Of the wells farthest
out are down 600 feet, and have struck
only water. Other wells have found oil,
but so saturated with water as to be
valueless.
The herald., 1898-10-16
A GREAT DAY

The Ventura County Soldiers Are Now
at Home
VENTURA, Oct. 15.-The Ventura
volunteers of the Seventh regiment ar
rived home last night at p. m. dele
cation of citizens met the boys at Santa
Paula, where a great demonstration
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IL to 10. They were sent away to q poor
start with Midlove in the lead, Correct sec
ond, Headwater third, Obsidian fourth.
Headwater took the lead at the half, Mid
love second and the others badly strung
out. Headwater led a length and a half at
the three-quarters, Midlove second, Cor
rect third. Headwater won. under the
whip. by half length. Midlove second.
Correct third, Obsidian fourth. Cuba
fifth. Ocarona sixth, Carmenita last:
time. 1:0714.
Last Of the Meet
The selling thre-Quarters of q mile for
a purse Of $500 was an easy mark for Lady
Ashley. The horse opened at to 10, but
fell In price to 4 to s. Promptu was 3 and
Q; Elsie Smith 20 and 30, Ivy Leaf and 6.
Losette IL and 30, Tom Smith IL and Is,
Petrarch 10, Reina de Los Angeles and
II. Ashley got OFF in the lead and main
tanned her position throughout, finishing
four lengths ahead Of the second horse>
There was beautiful battle for the place,
In which Losette Fig Leaf and Prompto
finished in the order named, noses apart.
The time was f:14.
Frank Greenall of England purchased
Lady Ashley It private sale for 5000 after
the race. and led her away amid cheers of
the crowd.
!. Summaries
Pacing, special for named horses, purse
$3.50. .s
Horse and driver. Heats.
Lady Margaret, br. m e. Adams).1 l I /
George r.. b. &. (R Hackney).....4 8
Riverside Wood, blk. (Dr. Button).2 2 8 q
Sam H. &C. C. Sanford. 3 2 Al
Time. 2:1s4. 2l71A, 2:17hh, 2:17A.
Trotting and pacing. mixed. free-for-aN,
purse $500
Horse and driver. Heats,
Rex Alto. b. h. q. w. Domathan)....1 /
Monterey. ch. h. q. J. W!lliams)....2
Little Thorn. b. &. U. 6ullivan)......3 2 8
Joe Wheeler and Much Better distahced.
Time. 2:10A, 2:131k, 2:13
Running, the Junior handicap, fve ana a
half furlongs.
Horse and Jockey. Weight.
Obsidtan u. PiggotO.. O.......................11 .11s
M!dlove (Dev.n). .l15
Ocarona (Frawley). .........................10 .107
Headwater (Shields). ).......................1l .1lS
Carmepta (Gutierez). )......................1@ los
Reina de Cuba (Butler). r)..................1O 100
Correct (Hennessyl. .........................1 los
Headwater won, Mdlove second, Correct
third. Time, 1:07M
Running, Main-street and Agricultural
Park handicap. cne mile. handicap sweep
The herald., 1898-10-16
STILL BATHING
Numerous Santa Monica Surf-Dippers.
A Bloody Mystery

A Bloody Mystery
SANTA MONICA, Oct. 15.-The past
week has been an exceedingly disagree
able one, from dense. low-hanging fogs,
but today dawned clear and beautiful,
and at half past three o'clock this after
noon thirty-flve bathers were counted
disporting themselves in the surf.
About 2 o'clock this morning a dozen
people living near Fourth street and
Utah avenue heard three shots fired In
rapid succession, and those who were
nearest the occurrence heard cries for
help. Investigation by daylight showed
trail of blood spots traceable from the
eucalyptus grove near Fourth street and
down Fourth past the middle Of the
block. Here the street is filled in to a
depth of fifteen feet, leaving a gully on
both sides. About fifty feet beyond the
Shedenhelm place the drops of blood
were traced down the bank on the north
were traced down the bank on
the north side. and evidences Of a
body having fallen down the bank
were plain. However. no complaint
has been filed with the officers, and in
quiry among the physicians failed to
shed any light on the mystery.
The steamer Corona will land 173 tons
of merchandise and 20 passengers at
Port Los Angeles tonight.
The ship Cumbermere. Captain Bur-
nard. sailed this morning for Tacoma,
where she will discharge 600 tons of ce-
ment, taking on a cargo Of wheat for a
European port.
The steamer Burma sailed In ballast
yesterday for Nainaimo, to return with
coal on November 18th.
The herald., 1898-10-16

terey. who lost at least one heat by break
ing near the wire.
The special pace for road horses, gentle
men drivers, was an easy thing for r.
Adams brown mare Lady Margaret, who
would have captured the event in straight
heats but for bad breaking near the stretch
In the third heat. Geo. r. captured that
heat, but could finish no better than third
in the following heat.
Best Of Them All
The best race Of the entire meeting was
the fourth event on the card. the Main
Street and Agricultural Park handicap
a sweepstake for all ages, distance one mile
Nearly all of the best horses at the track
participated and the mile was covered In
1:39A. The Baldwin stable had La Goleta
and San Venado entered. Burns & Water
houses stable was represented by Shasta
Water and Marplot while Crane G. Owen
entered Grady The Baldwin entries were
coupled, as were those of the other stables
and in the betting Baldwin's entry opened
at to s, but closed at 4 to and even money.
Burns & Warehouses; entry opened at
even money and closed at to S, while
Grady opened at 8 and closed at 4. Grady
carried the top weight of III pounds. La
Goleta second with III; Marplot 10S, San
Venado 104 and Shasta Water 100. The
wise ones thought Grady and La Goleta
too heavily weighted, and the Burns &
Waterhouse entry was looked to to do the
trick.
There was some delay starting the horses
principally ON account of Piggott failing to
break with Marplot. Mr.. Caldwell finally
got them away to a good start, with San
Venado in the lead, Marplot second, Shas-
ia Water third. La Goleta fourth. and
Grady last. Marplot soon moved up, and
had assumed the lead at the quarter, being
a head in advance Of San Venado who was
too lengths in front Of La Goleta, who was
length and half ahead of Grady At the
half Marplot was still ahead In front Of
San Venado, who was two lengths in ad-
vance of Grady and La Goleta. Then en-
sued a pretty sprint as the latter horses
started after the leaders, and they came up
in splendid style, but La Goleta was able
to maintain the burst Of speed longer than,
Grady, for as they turned into the stretch
she was two lengths in,front Of him. Grady
was half length In advance Of Marplot
and San Venado was fourth, but Shasta
Water was close up. There was a pretty
brush down the stretch for second place
and Shasta Water finished with a rush.
but went under the wire half a length
behind Grady, who was still two lengths
behind La Goleta the winner. San We
nado was fourth. Marplot last The time
was 1884 for the mile, 114A for the three
The herald., 1898-10-16

awaited Company E. The young blue
coats were welcomed In the glare Of
blazing bonfires, blowing whistles, and
music Of bands. Ventura was out en-
masse. The ladies of the Red Cross had
a generous lunch. spread in the depot
waiting room. The boys feasted while
the band played, and mothers, sisters,
wives and sweethearts cried for Joy.
There were many affecting scenes. One
soldiers wife tainted in her husbands s
arms from excess of gladness. Tonight
formal reception and banquet was
rendered the boys Of Company H at Ar
mory hall, under the auspices Of the Red
Cross. Music, dancing, patriotic
speeches and feasting were the order of
exercises. A great crush was in at
tendance, and happiness held sway.
The herald., 1898-10-16
TEN wEExs FOR TEN cxurs.

TEN WEEKS FOR TEN CENTS.
That big family paper. The illustrated
Weekly Sentinel, Of Denver, Colo. bounded
1890. will be sent ten weeks ON trial for
solely to introduce 1t. Latest mininx news
and illustrations Of scenery, true stories Of
love and adventure. Address a. above and
mention Herald. Stamps taken.
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ss...S.'.s''ss'' '''''s..''.'.s'''''.s Ailo
&. Medley of popular songs, b
Whittier Girls Entertainment

Friday, October IA, marked memorable
day for the girls Of Whittier State school.
The cantata Cinderella" was given at the
Assembly hall. boys department. ALI the
characters Of the cantata were selected
from the girls school.
The second part Of the program consist
ed of harp and piano duet by Mrs. ]. M.
Jones and Miss Lyon; dumb-bell drill, by
girls of whittier; harp and violin accom-
paniment, Mrs. Adina Mitchell; ring drill
by whittier girls; vocal solo. "Norse Lul-
laby," Sarah Friedenberg, and a beauti.
fully rendered harp solo by Mrs. ;. M.
Jones.
The entire program was excellent and
greatly enjoyed by the audience.
The herald., 1898-10-16
Drum Corps Serenade

. The Herald was pleasantly serenaded
last evening by the American Drum corps,
formerly the American Star. Some stirring
and warlike music was furnished by the
corps, which is under the direction of F. L.
Fox and Majors W. H. Dye and A. L. Cook
The drum corps later visited Police Captain
Roberts and entertained the members Of
the force with some old wartime music.
The herald., 1898-10-16
Park Band Concert

Following is the program Of the concert
by the Santa Catalina Island Marine Band
at Westlake park at 2 pm. today:
L March, "Constellation" ....... Clark
2. Overture, Poet and Peasant'-Suppo
S. Waltz. "W1ne, Wife and Song" Strauss
1. Themes from "The Army Chaplain"
..sss...................s MlllOcker
g. Medley Of popular songs. Boyer
Contains "She May Have Seen Better
Days" II Want Yer, Ma Honey" "If
Like It." my Coney Island Girl" "Kath-
leen." Solos for cornet and euphonium by
Mr.. Rosebrook and Mr.. Dombrowski
g. Grand Sacred Potpourri.. Boyer
Includes "Hark the Herald Angels Sing"
Heavens Chorister," ave Maria" Lift
Thine Eyes," "Hallelujah Chorus"
Z. 1.-THE Sword Dance" (characteristic)
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Voelker
8. Selection, Bohemian Grip. .Balfe
Ga. "Day Dreams" romance Robinson
b. Two-step. "Margery" (new). Daniels
10. America.
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quarters. 4s for the half and 2b1s for the
An Uuluckv Stable

Burns & Waterhouse had Obsidian and
Midlove in the Junior handicap, five and
one-half furlongs, and the stable entry
opened at even money and went to to g..
Headwater was first to and then to s.
Correct remained at 6; Reina de Cuba
went from II to 8. Ocarona to Z Carminita
The herald., 1898-10-16

at GA South Hill street, for the purpose of
making arrangements for the fourth an
nual state convention of the league to be
held here on the Goth of December l.. V.
Bryant was chosen chairman, Miss H!nda
Clevenger secretary and A. b. Stubell
treasurer Committees were chosen to ar
range for banquet to be given the state
delegates. program and reception.
The herald., 1898-10-16

President Albert Miller Of the Pacific
Gas Improvement company is here from
San Francisco.
The herald., 1898-10-16
Weight.
Lyceum League Meets

Last night the nine local societies Of the
Pacihc Lyceum league met In convention
The herald., 1898-10-16

]. A. Driffell Of the Chino Valley Sugar
company II In the city.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-24
HAPPY VOLUNTEERS.

There was a happy crowd of Cuban
and Porto Rican veterans around the
post headquarters at Fort Monroe yes
terday most of them volunteers who
since their return from the field, have
been furloughed, or invalided at home
or in the hospitals. The occasion Of
their happiness was not merely the
prospect OF spending Christmas with
their loved ones at home, but the fact
that they are now free from further
service. having been fonorably dis
charged. There were twenty-five or
thirty of these happy young soldiers,
and they showed their pleasure in their
bright faces. Most of them left for
their homes as soon as they could
complete arrangements.
It is not difficult 10 picture the scene
that will accompany the final home
coming of these brave boys and the
pride and happiness of devoted parents
whose locks Nave acquired a few more
silver hairs since the boy went away
from home to follow the perilous path
OF a soldiers duty, and now that he
is safe again in mothers caressing
arms. the eyes dimmed with tears of
joy will be frightened by q glow OF
pride that he has done his full duty and
won his countrys commenda ton.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-24
GAMBRIELL RELEASED.

k Il 8 r Z go s {E5 T. i y Il
! The Young Man Now Cut on His Own
;Recognizance:. 1881
Charles Ganbriell, the young private
soldier, who has been held for retrial
on an Indictment charging him with
striking q woman, was yesterday re-
leased on his own recognizance, under
a small bond. AT the trial of this case
early in the November term of court,
the jury irreconcilably disagreed and
were discharged. The Commemorative
Attorney was unwilling to enter
nolle prosequi and wanted another trial.
The defendants counsel announced his
readiness for trial, and asked that it
be set for as early a date as possible
Owing to the loss Of a term of the
Elizabeth City Court Court, because of
Judge Lees unavoidable detention at
Warwick Court, this case Went over
too, until January.
During. the trial and ever since, there
has been a growing belief in young
Gambrielrs Innocence, which the jurys
disagreement but tended to confirm,
and many who are not willing to con-
cede his Innocence maintain that he
cannot be convicted on the conflicting
testimony adduced 10. the prior trial
The young man has conducted himself
we'll and has been in jail for about four
months.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-24
THE NEW SUPERINTENDENT.

Mr.. Fl. H. Carr, the new superintend-
ent of the Newport News and Old Point
Railway and Electric Company, is now
familiarizing himself With The duties of
his position and will soon be actively
at work. Mr.. Carr comes from Bal
timore. with an excellent record, and
With seven years experience in superin-
tending trolley traffic. Tor six years
he occupied a similar position With the
Baltimore City and Suburban Line, and
for a year afterwards with the Balti-
more Consolidated lines. Mr.. Carr is a
genfleman7,of family and viii, make his
horne in Hampton. ~.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-24
CHRISTMAS MUSIC.

Program to Be Rendered by the Bap-
fist Church. DR.. Jones to Preach.
First Baptist church tomorrow. The
FGirst Baptist church tomorrow. The
Choir comprises many of Hampton's
best known vocalists, and on Sunday
will render the following Well selected
program:
MORNING SERVICE.
Organ voluntary. .."Gloria Patri''
Anthem. -. Brightest and Best
T. A. Schneider.
Hymn 105
Otfertory ...... ...."Bethlehen1. :"
H. N. Bartlett.
Hymn 1O2.
Anthem. Angels From Their Realms
OF Giory'... F. F. Billiard.
Hymn 1O3.
ReceSSrOnal.. Organ
Soloists-Mrs. Lucy Rees, Miss Laura
Richter Jr.
EVENING SERVICE.
Organ Voluntary.
Anthem -. -. .'Daughter of Zion
F. C. Maker:
Hymn 1O7
offertory.... Behold I Bring You Good
..
Hymn liz.
Hymn. Hark, the Herald Angels Sing"
occasional. ....-. ....... Organ
Besides the music, the congregation
Will have an opportunity to hear Rev.
j. William Jones. D. D., one of the
South's most widely known preachers.
He has concented to preach at both
morning and evening services for the
pastor, Rev. A. B. Woodfin, D. D.. who
is detained at home by reason Of illness.
DR.. Jones is the biographer of General
Robert 3. Lee, and was chaplain on his
staff. He is popularity known as .thc
fighting. parson." DR.. Jones has many
other claims Ito distinction, both as a
man and preacher
OTHER MUSIC.
The Daily Press will endeavor to pub
fish the programs of music at the other
churches, if it can obtain them. in Sun
day mornings issue. The assistance of
any member of the various choirs who
feel sufficient interest in the matter
to come forward with the necessary in
formation, will be appreciated, and the
programs and other church announce
ments will be published regularly and
gratis.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-24
A GAY SEASON IN STORE.
Many Dances in Hampton or Which
'Hamptonians Will Attend.

Many Dances in Hampton or Which
Hamptonians Will Attend
The holidays in and near Hampton
will be notable this year for the num-
Der Of dances Which are scheduled for
the next ten days. In fact, this is the
principal form of social pleasure and
certainly the most popular just now.
On Monday night, December Is, the
Hampton German Club Will give a
german at Armory Hall, the Christmas
german. as it is known.
On Wednesday, night, December %,
the ladies will giHe-a-g german compli-
mentary to their gentleman friends
and for their NUT n.sa epleasure.
On Friday night, December 3Oth the
Newport News Cotillion Club will give
a german, which will be attended by
many Hampton people
On the night of january 3rd, a ger
man will be given at the Chamberlin
Hotel, at Old Point, in which many
Hampton people will participate.
On the night of January 4th, at the
Armory Hall. the Hampton German
Club will give a german in honor of the
Bickford-Tabb wedding.
Invitations have been received in
Newport News, on Friday night. by
Miss Annie SHIELD, and quite number
from Hampton will attend. The last
german given by her was one Of the
most successful ever danced at the
Casino, and there were fourteen couples
present from Hampton