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The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-26

If. as Republican annexationists claim,
the possession of the Hawaiian islands is
absolutely essential to the safety of the
republic, what have they to say in ex-
tenuation of the autocratic power welded
by house speaker. of their own selec-
ton, in defeating the desired end? What
would they not say of a Democratic
to thwart the will Of the majority
House Republicans will caucus tonight
upon the question, but the caucus has
The herald., 1898-10-07

He was not a cool and discreet man, bu
no one who knew him ever thought hin
capable CT jobbery. He was a UniversaIsi
minister preaching in the little village oi
Norway, Me-, when the Kansas Nebrasks
slavery troubles We're at their height, ant
he went into politics at the formation Of
the Republican party as an extreme anti.
slavery advocate, bece ming editor of the
Kennebec Journal, and afterwards had Mr.
Blaine as partner. He was a splenetc
strong resemblance to ex-senator ingalls,
He was a man Of undoubted ability, but
he was not wise N council. In speech ht
was explosive. Even when first starting
out to speak in the senate Of Maine, with
its thirty members, he seemed to be III
eruption, SO cut Ct place and so out OF
proportion to the importance Of the sub.
ject did his manner appear. In his edto.
raj writing this same extravaganza
showed itself. His manuscript was SO lib.
orally underscored that the printers never
felt sure they could reproduce it satisfac.
torily without rec curse to the job office
The writer of this knew Mr.. Stevens init.
mately through ,ut his whole political ca.
reer, and is willing and anxious to beaI
testimony to his zeal as a reformer alons
the lines Of his belief. He was not sound
diplomat, but it cannot be said that he was
out of place in Hawaii, when the student
of history recalls the policy which has
caused it's transformation
Let us hope and trust that this new DOS.
session may be blessing to us ; but let II.
admit that our methods have been new In
diplomacy.
The herald., 1898-10-07
In the Grand Stand

Racing makes even stranger bed-felIows
than politics. To see l.. T.. Mosher and
W. F. x. Parker sitting in the same box
with only vacant seat between them was
enough to touch Dan Burns.
The Riverside sporting contingent Is
well represented. Warnings Petrarch
landed them Handsomely on Tuesday. and
they knew enough to keep their hands off
him yesterday.
Major Donnell was out yesterday, ac-
companied by deputy. to give an opinion.
II anyone wanted 1t, about any old wheel
For time the district attorney had Jim
Rives In tow, Introducing him as his "le-
Ultimate successor The Abe Lincoln Of
Downsy did not seem to appreciate the
compliment.
Earl Rogers smoked cigarettes. told
stories and criticised the rulings of the
judges with conventional regularity.
The mayor had an escort of newspaper
men, who saw that he didn't get into too
much trouble.
The ladies want to know where Guy Bar
ham is hiding himself
Marcus A. Smith, for so many terms
Arizona's representative at Washington.
was evidently enjoying his respite from
political turmoil.
The Burbank theater's drag was no
slouch. Its occupants evidently enjoyed
themselves. and If they didn't win money
are certainly good actors.
AsSiStdHt flTe (NieI EQ smith spotted
several winners. and his we'll known judg-
ment of horse flesh attracted plenty of fol-
lowers, generally to the bookies' disa ster
Col. j. T. Gaffey of San Pedro found
harhor for loose cash in the harness race
Lewis Thorne, starter, etc, informed
the gentlemen of the press" and the pub
lie at large-in regular Republican conven-
ton tones-that when you are in doubt
about airy of the rules of racing, see me
about It," You don't always want to see
to know.
Benny Benjamin is a little sad these days
He is at loss to understand why the pub
lie Is neglect!ng so many good things
Byron Erkerbercher was feeling very
fairly about p. M. and so were some of
his frlends-later.
Mr.. Egbert the San Francisco chart
man. and once an adornment on The Her.
AIDS staff, can call race in the dark
professional starter was promised
some weeks ago-in advance notices-but
the directors decided to cut expenses
They may cut their own throats later.
The herald., 1898-10-07
STARVING CUBANS
Spain's Present Policy Worse Than
That of Wevler

NEW YORK, Oct. 6.-The members of
the Cuban Junta here are much concerned
about the stories received by thenJ of the
suffering from lack of foad in the Cuban
army. Letters have come which state that
the condition Of the army and Of the rural
population in Cuba is now worse than even
during the continuance of the war. The
jlrnta officials here maintain that the
course adopted by the Spanish IS resulting
as effectually in causing death to the
Cuban Insurgents and pacificos as did the
policy of Recommendation and EXTERN Il a :
ticn adopted by Weyler.
To lay before the president the advices
Of this nature received here and to urge
if possible the speedy insstence by the
Spanish duties en- food :mportaticms is said
American peace commissioners at Havana
of the d.scont.nuance OF the excessive
to be the chief reason for the visit of t.s
delegate, Tomas Estrada Palma to Wash
tngton just now.
The herald., 1898-10-07
GRADY RECEIVES A RUBBING DOWN

for the day, and should have been called
at 1880 o'clock, but Osito. in exercising
threw shoe, and the race was delayed
for half an hour until u blacksmith could
be procured and the horse reshod.
When the race was finally called Osito
was a 1-to-2 favorlte, with Thompson SELL
ing at to !; Lou. 2 to i; Silver Ring. 6
to I, and Sable Frances at to l. The
money of the public went on Osito, Thomp-
son and Lou being heavily backed for
place.
The horses got away on an even break
the second time they scored. Lou took the
pole before the quarter was reached, with
Thompson at her wheel and Osito on the
outer edge. Rounding the turn Osito broke
badly. and when pulled to his feet again
was hopelessly left In the race.
AT the half Lou led length from Thomp-
son. who was four lengths ahead of Silver
Ring, Osito and Sable +. being back in the
dust somewhere. Coming into the stretch
Thomson closed up on Lou, and the two
fought the finish from the head of the
stretch to the wire. Lou was crowded I'M
til the pace carried her off her feet a
hundred yards from the wire and Thomp-
son won by n scant half length. Lou second
and Osito, who had got to moving In
the last quarter, bad third Time 21434
1t was evident Osito was sore and was
evidently somewhat bothered by his new
oHoc, nut Lt outCIisStu tHe Otner nOrSeS TO
on extent that still kept him favorite
for the next heat at to ., Thompson SELL
Ing at to 1, Lou at to I, Silver Ring to
I. and Sable II. ~ to 1.
Another quick start for the second heat
was secured the horses getting away Sill
yer Ring. Thompson, Lou. Os.to and Sa-
BILE +. Leaving the quarter. Osito moved
up and Joined Thompson and Lou, and the
three moved around the stretch with less
than length between them Thompson
leading. Coming down the stretch Durfee
urged Osito, who moved up on Thompson,
and both horses went of their feet. They
were so close to the wire that the drivers
could not pull them down to a halt and as
a result Lou finihsed first with Thompson
second. running, and Silver Ring also run
Ing, third. Durfee having saved up Osito
ht the last minute. Time 2141s.
Oslto sun sold at favorite when the third
The herald., 1898-10-07

heat was called, the odds being 8 to E.
, Thompson opened at even money, but
was backed down to to 2. Lou sold at
to 1, with Silver Ring at to 1. and Sable
F. at 10 to /. 1t was evident to the dulest
observer that all the drivers were afraid
of Osito and were endeavoring to either
"pocket" the horse or carry him off his
, feet In drive at critical points. The start
for the third heat was the best of the day.
Lou, who had the pole, only lasted until
the quarter, and then went all to pieces,
| and was never heard from In the race
afterwards. Thompson at once took the
lead and maintained 1t to the wire. Twice
Osto tried to get around the bunch, and
each time he was headed Off. once by Sable
+. At the half Oslto was hopelessly beat
en-, but Silver Ring showed up with
burst of speed that carried him up to
Thompson, and there he stuck at the IA
vorite's wheel. Lou would not stand urg-
ing. and was keeping In place with Sable
f.. close up. In this order the horses fin
lshed, Thompson first, Silver Ring second
and Lou third. Time 2.17h.
Thompson sold at to for the fourth
heat, Osito going back to 3 to l, Lou to to
!. Silver Ring at to 1. and Sable +.
at Is to /. . Thompson led to
the quarter with Silver Ring trailing and
Lou Osito and the others In the order
named. This procession was maintained
until the three-quarters was reached, when
Sable f suddenly broke away and took the
lead, leaving the way open for Os!to, who
followed in and the horses entered the
stretch, with Sable f. clear length to the
good Osito next, two lengths away from
Thompson, who had Lou tackled to his
wheel and coming fast. Down the stretch
Os;to footed 1t in oldtime style and won
handily, with Sable F. second and Thomp-
son and Lou about double team for show
Osto row had the pole for the next heat,
and his driver, knowing the staying quail
ties of his horse and being in a position to
keep out of pockets" was happy over his
prospect for winning out, when it was sud-
denly announced that the six and a half
furlong running race would be sandwiched
in between the fourth and fifth heats of
the trot. In vain did Osito's driver protest
at the unfairness of this order, which, he
claimed. was deliberate breach of the
r:!les, but the powers that be sent the trot-
ters to the stable to rest up" That is
what Osito did not need and did not want
The herald., 1898-10-07
THE KENTUCKY TALENT
Was Dreadfully Fooled on Peter the
Great

LEXINGTON, KY, Oct. 6-After two
postponements on account of rain the fall
meeting of the Kentucky Trotting Horse
Breeders association began at 10:3O this
morning. with six races on the program
The event of the day. the $4,000 Futurity
for 3-year-old trotters, was quite sur
prise for the talent, being won in three
straight heats by Peter the Great. who
sold for SIS In pools of $1,000 The favorite,
Charlie Herr. made game fight for every
heat, but was outfooted. The stake was
worth $500 to the winner
In the 2:O9 pace Searchlight. the wonder
of the year. was proh:bitive favorite,
selling at $50 to sloO for the field
The 5000 Futurity for 2-year-old trt-
ters was won by The Merchant Hand
spring owned by Marcus DAILY, and Boralma
divided second and third money. Results:
First race-The Tennessee, $4,000, for 2:09
class PAGERS: Searchlight won in straight
heats; time, 2:09A, 211A, 2:11N
Second race-Futurity for 3-year-old trot-
ters, value $4,000: Peter the Great won in
straight heats; time, 2:15N. 2:14A, 2:12a.
Third race-2:15 class. trotting, purse
$1,000: Guy won second third and fifth heats.
Best time 2:16%.
Fourth race-The Futurity for 2-year-old
trotters, $500: The Merchant won in
straight heats; time. 2:20, 2:21A.
Fifth race-The Wilson stake, purse
$1,000 for 2:2o class, pacing: Lady of the Man
or won first, second and fourth heats.
Miss Logan won third heat. Best time,
2:OS1s.
Sixth race-Purse $4,000, for 2:oS class,
trotting (unfinished): William Penn won
first heat in 2:11A. Rilma won second heat
in 2:11A.
At Hawthorne
CHICAGO, Oct. 6. = Weather at Haw-
thorne clear; track fair. Summaries:
One mile-Hardly won, Her Favor Sec
ond Muskadine third; time, 1:4314.
Six furlongs-Traverser won, Ailinhar
second, May w. third; time, lis.
Mile and a sixteenth-Whaterlou won
The Devil second, Azucena third; time
1856.
Mile and a sixteenth--Zeolo won, Gold
Band second Bridgeton third; time, 1850.
Seven MISREPRESENTATION won, Capsicum
second, Queen of Song third time, i:3O
Mile and sixteenth-Doubie Dummy
won, Treachery second, Sutton third; time,
1:50.
Pacing Against Time
ST. LOUIS, Oct. 6.-Star Pointer paced
mile against time today at the fair grounds,
making 1t in 2O3A.
The herald., 1898-10-07
Sloop Nautilus Wrecked

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 6.-News comes from
Ensenada Lower California, today thai
the sloop Nautilus of this city was cap.
sized near the entrance of Ensenada bay.
and that Manuel Joseph, Portuguese, and
1gnacio Comacho, Mexican. were
drowned 1t is also stated that five Por.
tuguese on Todos Santos island, who were
dependent upon the return of the sloor
from Ensenada with provisions and fresh
water, were nearly dead from thirst when
rescued yesterday by boats crew sent out
from Ensenada by the collector of the port.
The herald., 1898-10-07
Burned to Death

HUNTINGTON. Ore, Oct 6.-Henry c.
Murray. ex-sheriff of Malheur county and
chairman. of the Democratic county com.
mittee, was burned 10 death in the city
jail at Vale, Ore, early this morning. Muir.
ray became intoxicated last night and wa:
very boisterous on the streets. Marshal
Wilson finally locked him up in the city
Jail About o'clock this morning an ALARM
of fire was sounded and 1t was found thai
the city jail was ablaze. Citizens rushed
to the scene, but before they arrived Muir.
ray had perished in the flames. II is sup.
posed that on awakening and finding him.
self in Jail, Murray deliberately set the
building on fire. Deceased had extensive
business interests. and was we'll known In
Ea stern Oregon.
The herald., 1898-10-07
Fear Foul Plav

VICTORIA, 3. G., Oct. 6.--There is con-
siderable doubt as to the cause of the
death of Fred Miller, the man found
drowned at Clayoquot, on the west coast
of Vancouver island. Those who know him
well dscredit the accidental death the.
ory. Miller was native Of San Francisco
ard was an expert swimmer. He had sold
mining claims for 100000 just prior to his
death.
The herald., 1898-10-07
1t was. however, but the beginning of his
Six and a Half Furlongs

In the six and a half furlongs, running,
William OBJ, with Frawley up, sold a
hot favorite, being backed down to pro-
hibitive odds, as much as to being asked
at post time. Queen Nubia, Etiwanda and
Kaiser Ludwig We're favorites in the order
named, while Tom Smith went begging,
except for place and show money. with all
except the knowing ones, who got as good
as 10 to 1 against him.
Starter CaldweH got the sprinters away
In a bunch, with Queen Nubia leading,
William OBJ, Tom Smith, Kaiser Ludwig
and Etiwanda In the order named
At the half Tom Smith simply walked
out of the bunch and went by Queen Nubla
and William OBJ. as If they were stand
ing. Into the stretch Buflman piloted
Smith, leading Queen Nubia by a length.
with William OBJ. close up and Ludwig
and Etiwanda hopelessly beaten. 1t was
a driving finish, but Ruiz could not bring
his mount closer than a length to the win
ner, and barely beat William OBJ. for
place. Time, 1:21.
Fifth Heat of the Trot
The fifth heat of the trot was then cal,ed.
Osito and Thompson still sold favorites.
with Sable Frances and Lou selling we'll
Tor place. Osito showed the effects of the
coollng-oH process and moved as if stiff.
Taking the pole, with Sable Frances along
side. osito carried the bunch to the quar-
ter. and then began to drop back. Sable
FRANCES was well driven, and led at the
half, with Osito good second and Thomp-
son third. AT the three-quarters Lou took
the place from Thompson but was unable
to overtake the leaders. and they went
under the wire with Sable Frances a length
IN the lead. but under the whip, Osito sec
cond and Lou third
The winning of Sable Frances was n big
surprise, as good as 10 to / being offered
AGAINST him for straight at posttime The
trot had by this time become so junbled
that the people were getting very cautious
as TO the way In which they wagered their
money. Every heat being a race with the
had taken a heat, Thompson alone having
The herald., 1898-10-07
<<<<%<<\$%$%%%%A
TODAY'S ENTRIES

FIRST RACE-Special Pace; (
Mile Heats, Three in Five-Berrard, 4
Bastina. Juliet D., Billy Baker, Don, 1
+ Nutway.
SECOND RACE-Running; Five 4
and One-half Furlongs-ReIna de 4
Los Angeles 1O4, Elsie Smith 1O4, 4
La Marona 1O4 Smyle 90. Gracius 80. 4
THIRD RACE-Los Angeles Fu- 4
= turity; Three-quarters of a Mile 4
Reina de Cuba 1OS, Ocorona 49, 4
Head Water 1Os. Obsidian 11S, San 4
Augustine Ill, Ellen Wood 10S, Cor 4
= rect 11S. 4
+ FOURTH RACE-Runnlng; Four 4
= and One-half Furlongs- 4
+ close at the track. 4
= FIFTH RACE-One Mile; Three 4
= year-olds and up-Howard 1OS, !
= Lady Ashley 100, Shasta Water 10, 4
= MOringa 10S. 4
tt<<<<*<<<<<<<<<<<%%+
The worlds record for a mile and n half
running, was equaled at Agricultural park
and In the race the mile was covered In
the fastest time ever made on this coast
Grady, the well-known but erratic horse
made the mile In :39 and finished the mjt
and half in 2:32ia Buckwa made the
same time over the Oakland track when
ne defeated Judge Denny, and at that time
his run was heralded the sporting world
over.
The 2:15 Trot
The 2:15 trot was race that reflected
no credit upon the management or the
Judges. and the crowd witnessing 1t was
more than displeased at what was termed
the disregard of rules shown. So far as
the drivers In the race, with the two ex-
ceptions were concerned, on any other.
track they would have been severely pun
,shed, II not expelled, for their raw work.
Osito, 1t is claimed, was pocketed and
Jobbed out of any chance to win. and
whether by mistake, misunde rstanding of
the rules or what not the hackers of the
horse claim they were given what sporting
men call the double cross"
The trot was the first race on the card
The herald., 1898-10-07
BaYard's Estate

WILMINGTON, Del, Oct 6-The will
of Thomas F. Bayard was entered at the
registrars office today. The estate is val.
ued al about $4,000, and consists of real es.
tate IN Wilmington and one house in WASH
ington, all of which Is left to his widow.
The conditions are that she must dispose
of the Wilmington property after the ex-
piration of one year. The only public be-
quest Is 5000 to the old Swede church in
this city, and a legacy is left to w. Fl.
Bryan of Washington, former private Sec
retary to Mr.. Bayard.
The herald., 1898-10-07
The Peace Commission

PARIS, Oct 6.-The United States peace
commission held an hours session this
morning, after which, az 10 a. M, accom-
panied by Major General Merritt, the cou.-
missioners were the guests of United States
Ambassodar-Gen Horace Porter. who
took them by coach to Versailles. The
party will have lunch there and return late
this afternoon
The herald., 1898-10-07
The Boat Capsized

TROY, n. Y, Oct 6.-N l.. Weatherby.
commodore of the Troy Yacht club, ard
three companions, S. j. Mallory, Mrs. VIM.
j. Breslln and Miss Elizabeth h Savage Were
drowned by the capsizing of a yacht on
the Hudson river just north of here last
night. The bodies have not been recov-
cred.
The herald., 1898-10-07
The Spelling Case

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 6.-The argu-
ment before the supreme court commis-
sioners on the facts in the Spelling case,
where the lawyer wants to compel the
secretary of state to put his name on the
official ballot for congressman In the
Fourth district were completed today and
the matter Is now in his hands.
The herald., 1898-10-07

Running, Citrus Belt stake, IA miles.
Horse, weight and jockey
Petrarch, b. e., 10l. Ruz.................. 3
grady, b. s., 108, Hennessey. ey...............
Time (world's record, 4, :26: X, :49A u
l:l6; l mile, 1:39; ~ miles, 2:06A; 1h mics,
2:32K.
Running, AZ furlongs, selling, purse $500.
Horse, weight and jockey
Los Midinos, br. c.. 100, Devin............. a
Ojai b. g., 100. Powell. 2
Napian,. b. g.. no iggott.................. /
Time :Ri
The herald., 1898-10-07
The Baptists

OAKLAND, Oct. 6.-At the meeting of
the Central Baptist association today Rev
c. M Hill reported that while there had
been a growth in the church work during
the year. there had been fewer baptisms.
1t was recommended that revival meetings
be urged.
The herald., 1898-10-07
Yellow Fever Reports

JACKSON, Miss, Oct. 6.-Jackson's fever
record grows. For today seven new
cases and one death are reported. Re-
ports from the state show IA new cases.
DR.. Souchon reports "a yellow fever cases
and three deaths In Louisiana for the day.
The herald., 1898-10-07
French Labor Troubles

PARIS, Oct. 6-There were a number of
affrays here today between the police and
strikers belonging to the building trades.
The troops are keeping order in several dis
tricts, and 1t is reported that striker has
been killed IN the Veauglrad.
The herald., 1898-10-07
Precipitate Enough in the End

1t took the British thirteen years to re-
member Gordon. but only five hours to
avenge him.-St. Louis Republic.
The herald., 1898-10-07

serious complications. The irfeRu1srjfiss
the burning, dragging ache the debilitafinc
drains that mark the progress of femininS
diseases, are passed lightly over Of axs
borne III ignorance of their cause TfsAi1
continuance means death or insanity. Th{s
is all unnecessary. So-called female weak
ness can be cured. 1t can be cured quickly
and permanently, and right in the privacy
of the home without the humiliating local
treatment so universally insisted upon by
physicians. DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip-
tion does this and more 1t acts directly on
the delicate organs concerned and makes
them strong and healthy. 1t banishes the
usual discomforts of the expectant period
and makes baby's coming easy and almost
painless. 1t tones and strengthens the
nerves. At all medicine stores T.
W. X. Malcolm, Esq, Of Knobel, Clay Co.. ARK,
writes: MY wife for perhaps four months pre-
Prescription This strengthened her entire sys
tenn and childbirth to her was very easy being
attended with little pain. Our baby Ruth is thir
teen months old and she has never been sick
day, not so much as had the collie; she Is hearty
and stout, and pretty as picture--pretty because
she is healthy and we very much blame DR.
Pierces family medicines for it,
We keep DR.. Picrcc's Golden Medical Discov
cry, the Favorite Prescription and Pleasau,
Pellets in our home and use them. We have
been married almost three years and have called
physician into my family but one time-at birth
of our baby"
Rosy cheeks. The rich, pure, red blood
of health makes them. Keep the blood
ton causes impure blood. DR.. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets cure it promptly and per
fnanentlyr and never gripe. They are
purely vegetable and perfectly harmless
No other pill acts so naturally and per
fectly Druggists sell them.
The herald., 1898-10-07

The pathetA
story of 0Rome,
and Juliet is 70
peated every dal
in modern life,
with the excep.
ton that Juliet
does not die by
poison. She dies
because of heI
own neglect OF
Ignorance.
Neglectfulness
! causes much Of
wornaa's peculiar
sickness. Neg.
lect cf the rninoi
troubles causes
The herald., 1898-10-07

two heats to his credit, and It began to
look ito man up a tree" as If the race
was being trotted for the benefit of the
bookmakers. who certainly needed help.
instead Of for the result from q horseman's
point of view.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-21

Boston, Mass, January 2l.--
Within the month numerous inquiries
have been received at,the state capitol
from merchants in a number Of towns
and cities OF Illinois, Missouri, Wis
consin, Colorado and other western
states asking for copies OF the Massa.
chusetts' law prohibiting the operation
of trading stamp companies In this
state, or, rather the measure which /.
Regarded as exercising such prohibi-
tlon, q. test case now being
before the state courts. Should
lthis case. result In an adverse
decision for the trading stamp concerns,
1t is evidently the purpose OF the
westerners to e~ndeavors~to secure the
passage Of alsimilar law by their sew.
eral state legislatures. The law pro.
yides that no person shall sell, exchange
or dispose OF any property, or offer t1
do so, upon any representation, adver
|tisement, notice or inducement thaI
anything other than what is specifically
stated to be the subject of the sale OF
Exchange is or Is to be delivered or re
ceived. A fine Of not less than $40 nol
more than $500 is provided, and il
several towns merchants belonging |,
the combination have been fined sum
ranging from $50 10 $3.50.