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The herald., 1898-03-06
Electric Light Regulated Like Gas

In these days of atrocious gas when
householders are, if possible, using electric
lights, consumers will be glad TO learn that
electricians have found way to control
the incandescent light. so that it may be
dimmed without eXtinguishme a
socket has been devised which enables one
TO control the amount of light within wide
limits. These sockets can be put in place
of the ordinary ones with little trouble or
expense, and the light given out by the
lamps which they carry can be regulated
as readily as can a gas jet The result is
attained by the introduction in, o the socket
of coils of fine wire which act as resistance
coils. In one style of these sockets there
are five of these coils and the light of a six
teen candle power jumps down to TWO
candle power. The work of a resistance
coil is to absorb some part of the electrical
current which seeks to pass through it. al
lowing only the remaining force to act upon
the carbon flament Of the lamp to produce
heat and consequently light.-New York
Times
The herald., 1898-03-06
The Element Of Chance
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A few weeks ago Mrs. Creede, in the
course of her testimony in the now cele-
brated will contest in the superior court.
briefly referred to an incident in her life
worth celebrating, that illustrates the un-
certaintes of mining for the precious
metals and the influence of small things
in the shaping of careers and the direc-
ton of human affairs.
She and her husband had been prospect
ing for mineral in the Sansre de Christie
mountains. near Wagon Wheel gap, on the
Rio Grande river. but without success. Ut
terly discouraged with the outlook, Creede
had determined to abandon the diggngs
and try his luck in New Mexico. from
where at that time favorable reports
were coming.
| 1 may note in passing, that good mining,
like good fishing, is always over the
range" or at least a long way off. Creole
couldn't reach New Mexico without pass
| ing over hundreds of miles of mineraliZed
territory, any portion of which was as
likely to prove rich as the section to
which he looked with longing eyes. But
considerations of that nature never seem
to influence the typical prospector, and
Creede belonged to that class.
O O
He had worked long and industriously
| in sinking a shaft on the side of steep
mountain in one of the widest and most
| inaccessible portions of the range, far
from civilization and beyond thd reach Of
! its most commonplace utilities. He and
his wife lived in rude log cabin. not far
| from the collar of the shaft, and subsisted
upon the commonest necessities, for the
nearest supply point was many miles away
| in the San TniG mark and the ha r1 10 4
prospectors never contemplated opening
communication with it in winter, all
fall for a six months campaign with
needed supplies being taken in during the
nature.
Spring had come, but with it none of the
emblems of hope nor the harbingers of
promise. The landscape was buried under
a mantle of snow, and the soughing pines
lent mournfu accent to the wierd lonei-
ness of the Creede environment. A few
good assays from the lower levels of the
Amethyst shaft would have changed the
whole face of nature. The sheen of the
April sun would have transformed into
diamonds the myriad particles of ice and
snow that yet hung tenaciously to the
luttermost pinnacles of the loftiest sum-
mits and fingered still about the MOSES
in the deepest gulches: the snow birds
would have been welcomed as was the
doves return to the ark; the frost-laden
winds that whistled through the forest
of scrub oak and pine would have been
transformed into heavenly symphonies.
/ O O O
But the assays of mineral taken from the
face of the drifts and cross-cuts told a
different story. They were singularly sim
liar from day to day, showing of the prec-
ious metal contents only a trace (That
also at that time, pretty truthfully de-
scribed the supplies in the little cabin near
the shaft) Nat Creede was disgusted
and the disgust of a typical prospector is
something impossible to depict-it mus.
be left to the imagination. He had all OF
his assets securely lashed to the single
faithful burro that remained in his pos
session, and was about to start upon his
The herald., 1898-03-06
Texas Parson on Euchre

This is what Rev. Mr.. Claggett of Dali
las, Texas. says about progressive euchre: {:
"It is one of the cunningest schemes Of
Satan ever invented to fill up his fiery do
minion. 1t actually makes me blush to
think that there Is need to talk to CIris-
tians about the right or the wrong side
of this thing. 1t began as fad. make
shift of those who could find no other way
of entertaining company. Now 1t y Q
gambling"
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, Ions pilgrimage to the bounding mesas OF
New Mexico, when his wife, whose con-
fidence was as boundless as it was wanting
in substantial basis. persuaded him to re-
main and prosecute his search for three
days more. She may have had dream
for aught l know but her idea was an in
spiration, and it soon blossomed into the
richest Of fruit
Before three days had passed the pros
pect developed into a mine of untold riches
and before a month the news of the won
derful discovery had reached the outside
world. Then followed one of the most re-
markable hegiras in the mining history of
the country. Men flocked in by the thous-
ands, going in wagons, on horseback and
afoot. Houses multiplied in the gulch until
a city of fair proportions spread out in all
directions. Banks and hotels were opened
and great stores were established The
landscape for miles was plated and lots
sold at fabulous figures. The best title
was a six-shooter or a reliable Winchester.
and the payment of the price exacted Sc
cured only the squatter's right. Within
three months a railroad was pushed up
into the narrow gulch, a telegraph line
was constructed, daily papers established
churches were built and dance halls dedi-
Gated.
O o o
Then came city Incorporation. county
division and all the forms and accessories
and utilities of a more sedate and civilized
and decorous civilization, followed In time
by a sweeping conf1agration, a rebuilt
municipality, long and tedious litigation
over disputed titles to mines and town
property, murders, riots and strikes
In the midst of confusion worse con-
founded, midway between the discovery Of
mineral in the Amethyst and the advent of
the railroad. l paid a brief visit to the
magic city that still bears the name of
Creede. The leading hotel of the day had
Just been completed and opened to the
public. The day before a portion of the
timber entering into its construction was
alive and standing upright in the forest,
The proprietor of this hosiery was named
Brainerd, and today he happens to be the
| owner and proprietor of an extensive lodg
Ing house near the postoffice in Los An
geles. The best accommodations he could
offer me in his new hotel at Creede were
pair of blankets and the privilege of ly
ing down upon the floor of green pine. II
was welcome privilege at that time, and
one for which / cheerfuly paid a liberal
price, but l have often since wondered, as
the lightning-like pains flash through my
system ana IeHect tnaN the exposure OIL
those nights was the primary cause of all
my misery, If it were not the most eXpen-
sive entertainment ever bought.
o O O
How long the riches of the Amethyst,
Holy Moses, Last Chance and hundred
other properties in the Creede district
would have remained uncovered but for the
Influence which Mrs. Creede exercised
over her husband at that little lonely cabin
in the gulch is, of course something that
belongs exclusively to the realm of con-
,, lecture. MADURO.
The herald., 1898-03-06
Stayed Out Too Late

Daisy Anderson, Alias Maud Miller. was
presented before Justice Owens yesterday
on charge of violating the curfew ordi-
nance. She pleaded guilty, and sentence
was reserved until tomorrow, so that the
parents OF the girl could be notified She
was picked up by Patrolman Henderson
at the Redondo depot at jefferson stree,
and Grand avenue. about 1O:30 o'clock Fri
day night. She is the first girl to be ar
rested for violating this ordinance
The herald., 1898-03-06
Park Improvements in Other Cities

Chicago spent over million dollars i'm
proving her parks last year. The exact
amount was 81, los, 1S1 Boston came next
with 1886 900, Buffalo with $24s000, Cam
bridge. Mass. with $219,24e. and San Fran
cisco with s211, coo, after which the amounts
dropped below $500 600. In a list containing
the names of twenty cities Of the United
States, Omaha ranks nineteenth, Indian
apolis alone having expended less than it.
Minneapolis, with population a little
larger than Omaha, expended $129, 900 on her
parks, while Omaha paid out only $4,000,
and this included the exposition donations.
The herald., 1898-03-06
High School Lyceum

The regular semi-annual election of the
High ShoOl Debating lyceum was held on
Friday in the i. NJ. c. A. auditorium The
election resulted as follows: President
Hall; vice president, Herbert True; record
ing secretary, Samuel Kreider; cores
ponding secretary, Robert Hoedl; treas
urer. Strong: executive committee II. Lee
Cox. James Case; reporter, Guy Stewart
editor and manager of the lyceum, w. F,
Turk and William Yarnell
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known, but that is the detectives suppo-
sition. Hoffman resides on Los Robles
avenue, Pasadena. and is well known in
that city.
The herald., 1898-03-06

An enterprising southern editor, while
his office was burning caught the melting
type material nodded it into buck shot
loaded his rifle and went cunning for
delinquent subscribers
The herald., 1898-03-06

Frank II. DuZenbury and Mrs. Sarah X.
Brown, both of this city, were married by
Rev. David Walk Wednesday evening.
The herald., 1898-03-06

All prices of wall paper greatly reduced.
A. A. Eckstrom, 1874 South Spring street
The herald., 1898-03-06

New Whipcords and Poplins in IS handsome color
ings, including the newest a. inches broad and 81
The herald., 1898-03-06

Tailor Whipcords are most popular We have them
in twenty different mixed colorings of different quail
tiles. 81. 90. 81. 50 and 500.
The herald., 1898-03-06

In Silk and Wool Novelties we show rich collec-
ton in the very newest oS colorings and weaves 20
to 45 inches broad. with overshot silk patterns,
distinct coorngs; at ST. yard.
The herald., 1898-03-06

Some IS distinct mixed colorings in new Tailor Suit
ings, most serviceabe cloth for suits, spring coats
or separate skirts. These are ID inches broad and
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Silk and Wool Arabesque in some eight distinct col.
or mixtures, all proper. These come 43 inches
. broad and are unusual values at 75c yard.
The herald., 1898-03-06

4S-nch Figured Duchesse in rich, spray patterns.
These are Of fine luster seasonabe weight and most
serviceable, 75c a yard.
The age-herald., 1898-11-19
JOHN w. KEELY DEAD.
The Eccentric Inventor Succumbs to
 Pneumonia at Philadelphia.

Philadelphia November 1S.-John W. Keely, the inventor of the Keely motor, died today at his home in this city from pneumonia He was taken i'll on Saturday last and continued to grow steadily worse until his death. MT. Keely was 50 years of age and leaves a widow. He was native of this city. His education was meagre, and a an early age he became a carpenter, following that trade until 1872. It was in that year that he announced his discovery of a new force by which motive power constructed what has become known as the Keely motor. On November 10, 1874, he gave its first public exhibition before a number of capitalists and scientists, who advanced $100,O00 to enable him to perfect his discovery and apply the principle Since then large sums of money have been ex- pended on experiments without any prac- tical public results. From 1874 to 1891 Keely constructed and discarded 129 different mo- as a generator, but later the experiments were made with what he called "a libera- tor attachment equipped with a large number of tuning forks, which he claimed released a powerful etheric force.
 In 1888 he was for a time confined in jail for contempt of court in refusing to dis close the secret by which he produced many remarkable effects in the presence of ex- perts, but until his death the secret was known only to himself. Among those inter- ested in his scientific efforts was Mrs. Bloomfield Moore, the well-known society woman, who advanced sums of money to Keely for the perfection of his invention
The age-herald., 1898-11-19
FORMULATING PLANS.
Sub-C Committees of Industrial Commis-
 sion Hard at Work.

Washington, November 1S.-The suo-com- mittees of the industrial commission were discussing and formulating plans for their work today. A general syllabus has been prepared covering a series of general topics and questions to be submitted to employers and employees, which is designed for the use of the four subcommittee, with such amendments as may be decided upon to cover the special branch of the investiga- tion which it has in charge. This general syllabus will be submitted to the full com- mittee tomorrow.
 The commission will cover the whole field of our industrial life. As soon as the gen. eral syllabus and the amendations of each committee are ready they will be printed, probably to the number of 5000, and sent to employers of labor and the headquarters and branches of the various labor and trade unions, and the information so obtained W., furnish the basis of the field work to be done by the sub-comnittees. The re- port of the agricultural department, the in- terstate commerce commissions and of the labor bureau will also prove valuable in mapping out work. It is not expected that the sub-committees will get into the field for several months. Some of the members are inclined to think that too much care and time cannot be spent in the prepara- tion of the syllabi and in the preliminaries.
The age-herald., 1898-11-19
CHANGES GOOD FOR
 THE PIPE FOUNDRY
McLaren and Lippincott Have
 Gone.
ARE FAVORABLY IMPRESSED
Rumored That the Addyston Company Has Accepted 12O Acres of Land Offered by the Pioneer Peo-
 pie at Thomas.

Daniel McLaren and W. J. Lippincott, of the Addyston Pipe and Steel company, of Cincinnati, who have been in the Birming- ham district for the past week selecting a location for branch of their big plant which they propose to establish in this dis trict, will leave for Cincinnati, stopping on the way at Gadsden and Chattanooga to look at sites which have been offered them at those places.
 It seems to be settled fact, however, that these gentlemen will establish their branch in or near Birmingham. There was a rumor current in industrial circles yester- day that 12O acres of land had been offered to the Cincinnati people by the Pioneer company at Thomas, and that the offer had been accepted. The parties interested in that the many industries already located at that place will prove a drawing card for the Addyston people, while third report comes from Bessemer that the Addyston company has made proposition to the land company at that place, which, if ac- cepted, will locate the plant near the Marvel City.
 President McLaren, when asked about these rumors last night, said that he was not at liberty to say whether the site for his plant had been selected or not. "I know nothing about it," he lauehingly said, which effectually shut off the inter- view and stopped discussion.
The age-herald., 1898-11-19
AN ORDNANCE
To provide for the grading, macadamizing and curbing of certain streets and ave- n11aS

Whereas, The Mayor and Aldermen of Birmingham have determined that it is ab- solutely necessary for the safety and well being of said city that the following streets and avenues be graded, macadamized and curbed between the terminal points herein after named; therefore,
 Section 1-Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of Birmingham that the fol- lowing streets and avenues be graded, ma- cadamized and curbed to-wit:
 Vine street from Highland avenue to Cy- press avenue.
 Hickory street from Avenue G to Cypress avenue.
 Highland avenue from Vine street to Thirty-second street.
 Avenue G from Twenty y-ninth to Hickory street.
 Pine avenue from Popular to Vine street.
 Juniper avenue from Vine to Hickory.
 And that Juniper avenue shall be graded from Poplar to Vine.
 Sec. 2-Be 1t further ordained that said grading, macadamizing and curbing shall be done in accordance with the profiles, maps, plans and specifications now on file in the office of the city engineer of the city of Birmingham, to which reference is hereby made
 Sec 3-Be it further ordained that the cost of the improvements authorized by this ordinance. which cost is estimated at the sum of $14.300. shall be assessed and levied against the property abutting on the aforesaid streets and avenues, improved and benefited thereby, as provided in an act of the general assembly, approved Feb- ruary IS, 1895.
 Sec. 4-Be it further ordained that after the expiration of thirty days from the passage of this ordinance the improve ments aforesaid shall be constructed, and the cost of such construction shall be as- sessed and levied by the Mayor and Alder men of Birmingham in accordance with the act of the general assembly aforesaid. Provided, however, that nothing herein contained shall be construed to relieve any street railway of it's obligation in the mat ter of street Improvements.
 Adopted, November 16, 1S9S
 A. J. CAMP, F. V. EVANS,
 City Clerk Mayor l1-19-oaw -3wks
The age-herald., 1898-11-19
RAILWAY WRECKS.
Many Persons Injured by Trains Collid-
 in a Heavy Fog.

Wilton Ia., November 1s.-Twenty-two men were more or less injured in two rail- way wrecks here today during heavy fog. In head-end collision on the Rock Island at Moscow Brakeman John Donahue was fatally hurt. Brakeman Marshall Miller had leg broken. Three other trainmen were seriously injured. Donahue did not long survive. His injured comrades are be- ing cared for at the Hotel Ludlow here by the company's surgeons. Just after the Moscow accident construction train which left here to clear the track was struck by the fast mail. The crew of the mail train failed to see the signal displayed at Wilton to stop. The construction train had on board about twenty men, including section men and citizens of Wilton going to the scene of the Moscow wreck. Of this num- Der seventeen men were more or less in- jured but none were killed.
 Conductor Roberts, of Rock Island, was badly crushed. The fireman of the fast mail, John Neeswanger, of Davenport, was badly injured by jumping from his engine. The others injured include William McIn- tyre, leg broken, and Frank Aiken, leg and arm broken.
The age-herald., 1898-11-19
FIRST PENSION AWARDED.
Jesse T. Gates Will be Remunerated
 For Loss of His Lip.

Washington, November 1S.-Csmmissioner Evans of the pension office notified secre- tary Alger today that Jesse T. Gates, Sec ond United States artillery. who had lost part of his upper lip in the West Indian campaign, has been awarded the first pen- sion on account of the Spanish war. The president and secretary of war each took an interest dn this case. Gates called on them in person soon after the close o1 the campaign and convinced them of the mer- Its of his claim. Gates will receive n7 per month, and this being inadequate, a pri- vate pension bill increasing the pension will probably be introduced in congress. Claims on account of the Spanish war are now rapidly coming in. The total on file up to date is 1,947 for war service and IFS for naval service, exclusive of the claims of the batteship Maine victims.
The age-herald., 1898-11-19
Asked to be Relieved

Richmond, Va, November 1s.-Brigadier General A. L. Philips. of the state militia organization, and all the members of his staff have asked to be relieved from ser vice. General Philips, Majors Evans, Spence and Bossieux have served longer than ten years in the state volunteer ser- vice and they ask to be retired The re- maln:ng staff officers resign. This action has been in contemplation for some time It was decided upon at a meeting of the gen. eral and his staff held Wednesday night. The way is now clear for Governor Tyler to adopt any plan he may choose looking to the reorganization of the state volunteer troops.
The age-herald., 1898-11-19
CLEARING HOUSE PAYMENTS
Far Greater Than Eyer Known Before
 in This Country.
IRON IS IN BIGGER DEMAND
Production Steadily Increases While Orders for Plates Are Beyond Pre- cedent-Bessemer Pig Slight
 ly Lower at $10.1O.

New York, November 1S.-R. G. Dun & Co.. in their weekly review of trade to- morrow will say:
 Payments through clearing houses of the country this week are far the largest ever known for the week. being B per cent. larger than in 1892. The glass workers have resumed the anthracite coal output is heavy and much beyond the present capacity of the market; the troubles in the Illinois coal nelds have been settled, and the new strike of shoe workers in Marlboro, Mass, is now the only labor hindrance of consequence.
 Were 1t possible 1t would be gratifying to say that little stronger demand for cot ton, making the price 5.S cents against 5.a a week ago, had a solid basis, but southern markets recognize the fact that the closing of many mills here and abroad owing to excessive stocks of goods on hand, does not offer the bright promise. Uneap prospects appear so good that even at the extreme low prices quoted there is no encouragement for advance in view or the heavy stocks held here and abroad. Under the agreement between the mills, several have stopped while others have started this week, and the production of goods has not materially changed. A break in bleaehed goods breaks previous records.
 The Wool Industry
 The woolen manufacturers have gained in orders for the coming season, which justi- fies the heavy buying of materials recently seen and there are also better orders for speedy delivery but the demand is not large and much machinery is still waiting idly. While sales of wool at the three chief markets were heavy, 2S,234,500 pounds in three weeks against 20,sS5,O92 pounds last year, they include two large sales for ex- port covering 100000 pounds of Montev,deo and Australian wool, at 16 and IS cents, re- specuvely, which make clearer the fact that prices asked by holders here are relatively high. Some concessions at Philadelphia fol- low those at Boston. though the market Is on the whole steady.
 Iron is in bigger demand all the time and yet production steadily increases, and at ..stsburg Bessemer pig Is slightly lower at *lo.io' the new association being un6ersold Orders, for plates are beyond all precedent. material for cars, bridges, vesse. g and work of all sorts. and structural work is reasonably quiet, though the mills have
The age-herald., 1898-11-19
Sweet Potato Factory

Captain Sid P Jones, the immigration agent of the Louisville and Nashville road at this city has succeeded in locating at Sorsby down on his road, between this city and Montgomery, one of the most unique manufacturing concerns in this country. It is a factory for the canning of sweet po- tatoes. It will be operated by J. R. Schaud, formerly of Dubuque, Ia., and it is said that he will employ quite a number Of workmen. It is also said that of all the canning factories now in operation in the United States that this will be the only one for the preservation of sweet potatoes in the canned form.
The age-herald., 1898-11-19
TO RAISE THE VESSELS.
Spanish Gunboats Will be Rescued and
 Added to the American Navy.

Washington, November 1S.-The United States navy will soon possess more than a sprinkling of foreign built ships Admiral Dewey has informed the navy department that he has contracted with a Hong Kong firm of wreckers to raise three of the Span- ish war vessels sunk in the battle of Ma nila last May day. Tie cost of raising the ships and putting them in thorough repair will be $500, 900. The vessels to be raised are gunboats of large type, and in the opinion of Chief Constructor Hichborn they will be the very best kind of craft for the protec- tion of the United States interests among the Philippines and along the Asiatic coast. They are the sister ships Isla de Cuba and Isla de Luzon, and the Don Juan de Aus tria.
 The work of raising the vessels is to be conducted under the supervision of Naval Constructor Capps.