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The herald., 1898-11-13
Solving q Difficulty

Great inventors frequently suffer from a
lapse of the reasoning powers, like that un-
der the influence of which Sir Isaac Newton
cut one hole in wall to let cat pass
through and then a small hole for the kit
ten. When Morse's great invention OF
distance writing" was about completed he
wanted railway to try it. To get rid OF
him the president Of the road turned him
over to a subordinate. This official was
struck with the beauty of the invention and
became so interested in it that he sat ur
half the night discussing it with the in
ventor. At length Morse confessed there
was only one thing which bafned him.
Gas long as the railroad runs where poles
may be erected" he said, "it will be easy
sailing, but when we come to the bis
bridges, what is to be done then? We can't
erect poles across the stream, and without
them the wire would sag and perhaps breal,
from it's own weight l confess [ don't
know what to do. Can't you suggest way
out of the difficulty"
"Why don't you fasten the wires to the
hridge:" asked his companion, without a
moments hesitation. For moment Morse
gazed at him with open mouth, and then
exclaimed:
"Why not, indeed? Why, never thought
of that. It's the very way"
The layman's tip put the finishing touch
to the work of the great inventor and thus
wires came to be strung on bridges when
crossing large streams.-Waverly Magazine
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tomorrow night. Carl Hertz, an illusionist.
who is heralded as the Legitimate successor
of the late Herman" and one of the men
who draw small fortune for week work,
will lead the bill. He is famous on the con-
tinent and his engagements in London have
been of long duration. At the Ahambra
theater in that city he performed for 500
nights his most famous illusion called
VANITY Fair" The same illusion will be
a feature of his work at the Orpheum. He
is assisted by Mile. Dalton.
John c. Rice, the famous comedian, is to
appear in farce entitled Our Honeymoon"
Rice has host of admirers here, and he will
undoubtedly crowd Hertz hard for first
honors. Miss Sally Cohen will assist in the
funmaking of which "Our Honeymoon is the
vehicle.
The Newsboys Quintet, said to be the best
musical turn in vaudeville, has prominent
place on the bill. The quintet appears in the
garb of newsboys, shaking dice on the side
walk. Their songs are new and very eff
fective in the cities where they have ap-
peared this season. Some clever dancing is
interspersed with the musical numbers.
| Raymon Moore, the well-known author.
vocalist, who composed the air of Cy War
n ans famous song, "Sweet Marie" and other
popular verses, is another feature of the new
bill.
| The Rossow NIidgets will be retained an
other week, as also Miss Maud Courtney the
descriptive vocalist and Edward Reynard,
ventriloquist.
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CLEANING DAY IN THE Ho USE OF REPRESENTATIVES

placed her prices slightly lower than most
laundrymen. At the height of her success,
when business was greatest, the officers OF
the Laundryman's association requested her
to raise her schedule of prices to their stand
ard. This Miss Hennessy refused to do,
and from that time forth, she says, the action
against her business interests began. Miss
Hennessy did not own plant, but ran the
laundry office, having her work done by va
rious firms. The officers and members of
the Laundryman' association, it is charged,
went Systematically to work to injure Miss
Hennessy's trade. 1t is said they would
visit the firms to which she sent her work
and try to induce them to refuse to take it.
In one instance, it is alleged, they went to
man on whose laundry plant they held a
mortgage and threatened to foreclose if be
did not comply with their request 1t is
claimed he refused to do as they wished, and
was made bankrupt. 1t is charged that
these things were carried on until Miss Hen
messy found it almost impossible to get any
work done. Her business was at its height,
and, unable to secure assistance, she says
she fell short in her orders, and was obliged
to refuse new trade. 1t was then that she
brought suit against the association for $l0,-
000 damages. The case aroused general in
terest, and was carried on until 1895, when
it was placed under Judge Dunno and fought
for three years more, finally ending in favor
Of Miss Hennessy, who was granted $4,000
damages. Her attorney, Mr.. Tuttle, said:
There isn't one woman, or man either
for that matter, in thousand who would
have had the pluck to fight the combination
of influential laundrymen whom Miss Hen
messy has conquered. / consider the gain
ing of this suit one of the most important
victories in modern law."-Chicago Inter
Ocean.
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AFTER EIGHT YEARS STRUGGLE
Miss Hennessy Won Her Suit Against
Wealthy Combine

'I sued, fought, conquered" is the
motto which Miss Mary G. Hennessy can
now adopt, for she stands victor in case of
woman's rights which it has taken nearly
eight years to decide, and which was finally
settled in her favor by the supreme court of
Illinois on Tuesday. The court granted to
Miss Hennessy the sum Of $4,000 in judgment
against Abram +. Doremus, Edward w.
Ellis, Merrill Spalding and all other officers
and members Of the Chicago Laundryman's
association. The charge made was con-
spiracy against Miss Hennessy's business in
terests, with the intention of detroying her
trade. The case has been particularly in
teresting one to the lawyers of Chicago, be-
cause the law governing such situation has
been unsettled in the state of Illinois. Miss
Hennessy came to Chicago in 1890 to study
law. She began her work, but the need of
money induced her to open laundry on
North Clark street. BY close attention to
her new business she gained large patron
age, and often made as much as 5000 to $500
a week. When she opened her laundry she
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Examinations Free to ALI

Whenever 1t is known that DIR. BURNER is stopping
at place. crowds gather to consult him. and is not to
be wondered at when 1t remembered that in diagnosing
disease he asks question: but describes the differ
diseases than the sick themselves 1t
wonderful gift for to possess. and DR. BURNERS
diagnostic powers have created wonder throughout
country.
large hospitals and is not and has been the practice
Of country DOCTORS viz He carefully notes the
of the patient and ascerans hs condition of the internal
all of which he carefully records in his register for
future reference In this be ascerans the true
of the disease and its cause Knowing the disease he
the change produces in the tissues and knowing
the changes he checks them With the quick specific remedies
and places the patient TIE high road to When
sick people consult him be readily tells them whether he
help them or whether they beyond hope
The herald., 1898-11-13
DON WILL NOT HURRY
THE DEADLY DELAY IN THE
EVACUATION OF CUBA
SAMPSON STIRS THINGS UP
His Determination to Make the Span.
ish Quit in Forty Days Brings
Joy to the American Colony

HAVANA, Oct. 3O.-(Special Correspon-
dence to The Herald.) Sampson the ST.
lent" is the name that correspondent
here gave the gallant admiral whose watch
outside Santiago harbor ended SO disas-
trously for Cervera. 1t is probable that the
flippant correspondent had been disap-
pointed in getting the admiral to speak for
publication. He is not good man to inter-
view when the information asked for is not
Legitimate public property, but when
Sampson does speak his words ring to some
purpose. Nearly every one here had begun
to think that the Spaniards would never
quit the island and that the members of
the American commission would be sue
ceeded in office by their sons and grandsons.
There was so little sign of life about their
deliberations, and the Spaniards seemed to
have settled down so comfortably to the
new order of things. Since, however,
Sampson came out with the emphatic utter
ance that Spain could and should quit Cuba
in forty days, there has been CONSERVATION
in the camp of the Dons and gleeful gloat-
ing on the part of the Americans.
The other day | paid visit to the head
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little variation of the .monotony through
the kindness of the public workmen, who
have the common failing of the hirelings of
expecting pay for their services. As moth
ing is more foreign to the Spanish idea than
of paying when you can avoid payment, the
employees of the municipality lay siege to
the mayors office and the police have to be
called upon to convince them that they will
get more kicks than pesetas there. Exit
the unpaid employees and we are again left
to wait for the evacuation to begin.
No one can convince the Spanish that the
are people Of the densest stupidity or ex.
tremely cunning, / defy anyone to tell.
Their theory, which the American commits
sioners have vigorously fought in their notes
to the Spanish commissioners is that evac-
uation means the sending home of the sol
ders and not the entire surrender of the
island by Spain. This question must be
settled before the Spaniards will get out,
unless the appearance of United States sol
diers here reminds the Dons of unpleasant
experiences of a few months back and con-
vinces them that Cuba is not wholesome
place for Spaniard..
In different sense it is entirely unwhole-
some for an American. The fever turns I'D
at most unexpected moments, and no mat
ter how slight, takes you to bed; and when
at last you are able to get around again, if
you are so fortunate, the lack of briskness
in the air, the enervating heaviness of the
climate and the attendant rains, which are
not done yet, give one very small hope of
ever recovering fully. One feels as though
they We're going to carry that dull, heavy
pain in the stomach with them always, and
that the vacuous lightheadedness they feel
would never leave them until they leave
the country.
Cuba is a great country-for fever
BERTRAM A. MARBURGH.
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and pen knives played havoc with the
green baize last session. Likewise, all the
desks will receive new coat Of varnish and
many of the chairs will have new seats
When the carpenters have finished, the
sweeps and cleaners will hold high carni-
val in the house, the lobby and the recep-
tion room. All that ten dusky artists of the
mop and bucket, armed with liberal sup
ply OF government soap, water and ammonia
can do to make the house of representa-
tives thing of beauty and joy forever to
its winter ccupants will be faithfully done
in the next few weeks. When the great
curtain rises on the opening scenes of the
years political drama the national stage
will present a spectacle as brilliant as gilt,
varnish and ''polishine" can make it.
IRENE ROWLAND.
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Chronic Diseases

The doctor treats acute diseases, but makes
tire specially Of chronic and ongstandng diseases Cases
given by other doctors and ncurabe he
most desires to DR. BURNER has treated 1900
in the United States In the last two
which have been given up as INCURABLE, some to be
Blind others Deaf and large number be nvalids
life. But behold they See and Hear and
the High Road to Health and are improving every day.
The doctor is surrounded with the largest collection
fine instruments imported to this country for examin
ing and treating all chronic diseases of the Head. Face
Eye, Ear Throat Heart Lungs, Stomach Liver Kidneys,
Bladder Skin, Brain and Nervous System, Cancers Tu-
Piles Swelling Old Sores Fits, Paralysis Neuralgia
rheumatism Dropsy, Gout Sick Headache, Debility,
pressionSb Spirits Diseases of Children, Hereditary Dis
etc. etc. and in fact all standing and chronic
Diseases All surgical operations performed.
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Coming Attractions

LOS A NGELES THEATER-(A (Advance
announcement.) Sam G. Mott will present
his vaudeville entertainment here foN the
first four nights Of this week. The follow
ing artists will appear: The great and only
''Travella, juggler, conjurer and shadow
graphist," Prof. Martin and his educated
dogs, ten in number, who box, dance, LEAP
and perform marvellous feats., Bell and Dal
ton. .emperors of German comedians, Badger
and Walton, musical artists, John Delmore
negro impersonator and cake walker, origi-
nator Of rag time poems, Albert Hazard,
ventriloquist, an up-to-datc entertainer
and the latest in moving pictures, the wara
graph, presenting eighty life-sized moving
pictures, first time here, the parade of the
Seventh regiment, California volunteers OIL
Market street, San Francisco, and the grea,
Spanish bull fight, highly exciting picture
The reduced scale OF prices goes into effect
during this engagement.
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On Thursday night and for the balance O1

On Thursday night and for the balance of
the week 'Finngan's BalP' will be the at
traction in which Murray and Mack, the
well known and popular Irish comedians,
create unbounded enthusiasm by their funny
antics. Their burlesque circus is greeted
with HILARIOUS applause. The cast numbers
twenty-one people and represents an unu-
sual degree OF talent: Popular prices.
Next week "Hogan's Alley" farce typ
ical Of life on the East Side of New York,
and introducing the famous Yellow Kid,
Hogan, Brogan, Luke and Alex and George,
the parrot, the goat and all the characters
made famous by r. +. Outcalt in the funny
columns OF the New York World.
o O o
BURBANK THEATER.- Advance An
nouncement.) Tomorrow night the Grau
opera company, which has met with an artis-
tic and financial success here, will enter upon
it's second week at the Burbank theater. The
initial productions of the first week of opera
are evidently an example of the high class
of opera to be furnished here during the
impending season of the Grau company. For
this week two charming operas will be pre-
sented. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
and Wednesday matinee, the great banded
opera, ERA Diavolo," and the beautiful sex
tet from Lucia" with the following cast
Lord Allcash, George Broderick; Fra
Diavolo, Sylvan Langlois; Beppo, Stanley
Felch; Giacomo, Dan Young; Lorenzo
Harry Davies; Mattheo, Maurice Whish
Lady Allcash, Adell Harrington or Mary
Darlington; Zerlina, Fanny Meyers. Thurs
day night and balance of the week, first time
4 IL
had "A long and successful run at the Casino
New York. This opera will be presented with
the entire company in the cast, elaborate
stage setting, beautiful costumes and electri-
cal effects.
ORPHEUM. - advance Announce
ment) a bill that Is replete with promise
OF good things is to be put on ut this house
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DELAY Is Dan&erCuS

Many diseases deceptive that hundreds of per-
havethem before they suspect it. They know
they not WELL but perfectly ignorant of the deadly
fangs which fastened upon them, and
later certainly destroy Them unless rescued by skfu
hand Are you afflicted? Your may be perfectly
curable but remember every of neglect brings
you its incurabe stages when perhaps the
skful physician render assistance. The pres
ent is ours; the future may be TOO LATE.
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Facts for Men of All Aqes

Organic weakness, nervous debility,
premature decline of the manly powers,
involuntary vital losses and like affec-
tions speedily and permanently cured
by DIR. BURNER. To those acquaint-
ed with the doctor it is hardly necessary
to say that he has for many years en-
joyed the distinction of being the most
successful and celebrated specialist IN
of those affections which arise from
youthful indiscretion and solitary prac-
tices, and all may consult him with
complete confidence.
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His Improved Methods of Treatment

Are mild and pleasant; perfectly with the most
child; do reduce the strength; be
used while wo the greatest possible benefit in tha
possible time. Patients consult him
often they choose during the whole
time required the without regard to where they
may be- without extra charge, thus rendering the
successful and satisfactory though they
were living aext door to each other.
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At THE THEHTER
Continued from Page Thirteen.)

in "The Christian" next season in territory
that will not be included in Miss Allen s
route.
1t is said that Queen Wilhelmina of Hol
land is a clever amateur actress and de
voted lover of the theater.
Madame Clara Lardinois, high class spe
cialty performer from France, arrived in
New York last week. Her act consists OF
a series of singing allegorical statuettes rep
resenting the seasons.
lmogene Conner, the descriptive baritone
vocalist, is at Hopkins theater in Chicago
Owing to domestic troubles, Lottie Col
Inns, the music hall singer attempted to com
nit suicide in London on Wednesday last
by opening the veins in her throat and wrist
with penknfe. She was taken to hos
pital, where it was found that her wounds
were not serious.
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Apples and Lemon in the Claret

A good drink is made by slicing half
dozen juicy apples and three lemons as
starting point Then lay them alternately
in large bowl, sprinkling each layer plen-
tifully with sugar, and over all pour quart
of claret. Then let it stand for fully six
hours, pour it through muslin bag and it
is ready for use.--Boston Evening Tran
script.
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A Long Train

The longest train on record was a luggage
train on the London and Birmingham rail-
way (now the London and Northwestern),
which measured from engine to guards van
nearly three-quarters of mile.
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A Life Of Experience


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within his
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FREE EXAMINATION OF THE
URINE. Each person applying for
medical treatment should send or bring
2 to ounces of urine, which will receive
a careful chemical and microscopical
examination.
PERSONS UNSKILLFULLY treated
by ignorant pretenders, who keep tri-
fling with them month after month,
giving poisonous and injurious COM
pounds, should call and see the doctor.
WONDERFUL CURES by our i'm
proved method of treatment accom-
plished in Nervous Debility, Premature
Decline of Manly Powers and kindred
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The Wrong Place

Long-haired poet-I am poet, sir and
called to-
Editor--Well, don't come In here, siyi
this is no barber shop.-Puck,
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Latest Discoveries and improvements


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I(RlllOVnt

The Los Angeles Pipe Organ company has
removed Its factory to Eighth ana San Pa
dro streets.
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OF all the maladies that afflict man.
kind there is probably none about which
physicians in general practice know SO
little.
Diseases of Women
Such as have baffled the skill of all 9TH
er physicians and remedies, DIR. BUR-
NER quickly cures. Cancers, Tumors,
without the use Of knife or caustics.
No cutting, no pain, no danger.
EPILEPSY OR FITS scientifically
treated and positively cured by a never
failing method.
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has visited Europe three thousands Of made
a N
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affections, which have been neglected or
unskillfuMy treated. No experiments or
failures. Patients treated by mail and
nature remedies sent by express. Per-
sonal consultation Is preferable. We
guarantee durable cases.
List of Questions
Cases and Correspondence conf1den-
tial. Trea tment sent G. o. D. to any
part of the United States.
Correspondence with inyalids solicit
ed. All letters with stamps enclosed
answered free.
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ORPHEUM. - (Advance Announce
ment.) a bill that Is renlete with promise
OF good things Is to be put on ut this house
The times., 1898-09-25
FRIENDS OF LAST WEEK

The most conservative could hardly say
that Mary Shaw came to the Columbia
last week unheralded and unsung While
Washingtonians are not likely to have
ever seen her before or to have remem-
bered her, at best so much had been said
prior to her arrival that one blamed his
imagination for refusing to conjure up so
perfect an actress as she was supposed
to be. Not a press notice was printed
during the week before Diplomacy" was
given its local presentation in which the
leading woman of the organization was
not compared to Mary Anderson
Perhaps this lavish praise led the gem
eral public to expect far more of Miss
Shaw than was right or natural but be
that as it may, many We're disappointed
in her work. There can be no doubt that
the woman is finished artist of great
natural ability and considerable training,
or that she sustained admirably her part
in the picture shown. 1t is even possible
to say that some of her emotional acting
was of more convincing order than has
been given here in a long time, and that
the detail of her performance was greatly
enhanced by the fact that it appeared to
be anything but studied. Certainly Miss
Shaw is above comparison with any other
ten people in the country.
But there seems to be tendency in the
most excellent of emotional art to con-
found strength with force and power with
staginess. Sarah Bernhardt never con-
quered that tendency, and Clara Morris,
in her prime. abjectly gave in TO its temp
tation Not until Eleanore Duse came to
America and not until Mrs. Fiske pro-
duced her strongest plays was there
found anyone willing to ignore the tra-
ditional rules of the drama. Miss Shaw
does not give in to them wholly. nor even
in part but she compromises occasionally
with the result that her most careful la
bors seem often to abide by the taint of
the days when one could not attract APP
plause excepting by muscular and vocal
violence So slight in effect is her leaning
in that direction that it might not have
been discernible had 1t not been for the
perfect conception of Edgar Davenport.
or. granting that in the role of Henry
Beauclerc there was little to suggest a
hackneyed performance. in the Baron
Stein of Frank Mordaunt These two
portrayals in the company created a
standard by which every other member