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The herald., 1898-12-03
hUNTINGTON'S FPITAPn
TIMES ARE HARD AND WAGES
ARE LOW
ROSCOE'S WASTED LIFE
Was Promised a Position by H. Z.
Huntington but Failed to
Keep Sober
WASTED LIFE

'I think II. Z. Huntington would have
given Roscoe position if he had been
sober the last time he called on the rall-
way man in his private car when he was
here, but | have an idea that on this visit
Roscoe was under the influence
The speaker was A. w. Kinne of Alvarado
street, the friend to whom the suicide, Ros-
coe Huntington, left his few effects on
Thursday night when he took poison and
ended his career. The incident made more
than ordinary comment here, for the dead
man had always claimed that he was a
nephew of c. =. Huntington and cousin
of H. f. Huntington, and asserted that ne
was to have position as an expert book
keeper in the companys service. The story
is one Of wasted life, one that began under
the brightest prospects and ended in
whisky and acoute. The dead mans claim
to be nephew of the railway magnate does
not seem to be established, though there is
no doubt but what he was close connec-
tion.
Il used to know Roscoe when / was a
boy in Norwich, Conn" said MIR. Kinne.
He had plenty of money then. His iather
was j. NJ. Huntington, who was the largest
importer Of molasses in the country. He
dealt with Porto Rico and used to have
shiploads of the stuff and made fortune.
Roscoe had a large allowance and used to
drive fast horses, and we boys in the winter
considered ourselves in luck when we heard
his sleigh bells and managed to hitch on be-
hind, for we would be pulled along at a
2:40 gait.
"rhen his father died, but had married
AGAIN q Miss Barker who had been nv
school teacher. and this scrt OF broke up the
family, though Roscoe was left large sum.
With this he went south and took up cotton
speculation and lost all he had. Then he
went to bookkeeping for a living ard would
have got along all right if he had not COM
menced to drink. He would be sober for 4
long time and then go on a spree for some
days. Periodicals. you know.
when he came here he got some work
for Dun's mercantile agency and with the
Merchants and Manufacturers association,
but he never could hold place long on ac-
count Of his falling
1t appears that II. +. Huntington did
promise his kinsman place, for it has been
learned that every time the railway nan
came here Roscoe would call on him at hrs
private car on the side track at the Arcade
depot, and would often. gain admttance,
when others who went there on business
would have to wait for him to get through
or go away without seeing their man. Every
time after one Of these calls. there were
five in all, Roscoe would reterate his asser-
ton of promise OF employment, but ii
never came. The last time he saw II. E.
Huntington is said to have been one day
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Today there is no Seventh regiment OF
California volunteer infantry. The last man
of the 1881 on the roster received his pay
and discharge last night, the soldiers have
passed into civil life and Agricultural park
will know them no longer. The camp which
yesterday morning was a swarm OF hustling,
busting humanity is now tenanted by the
cyclers, racehorse men and other habitues
of the park in times of peace. All tents
have been removed and the only reminder
of the life which existed is found in dis
carded clothing and the vacated buvis Ill
the sheds--that is those which were left by
the boys after the horse play of yesterday.
With the physical change which has come
is the difference in feeling between officer
and man. The quick coming to attention
and The ready salute are no longer SEEN This
change in attitude is soon fallen into by the
private; they of the shoulder straps find
something lacking and wander about as
though searching for the recent Difference
which is not to be found. Many long
concealed dislikes are uncovered and ex-
pressed in brief, emphatic terms now that
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Is Mustered Out Of Service and
Finally Disbanded
SOME INCIDENTS OF THE LAST DAY
Marched to the Armory and Paid OF by Companies
side Companies Get Their Money First-Lile
Rowdysm and General Good Feeling

At the armory many queer contrasts were
presented in dress. Some soldiers had Sc.
cured their civilian clothes, or a part OF
them, and topped eff their ragged uniforms
with swell covert coats and derby hats. The
companies were in full force and promptly
at 10 o'clock Company B of San Diego, with
Captain Dodge at its head, filed into the
armory and came to attention. Company
roll was called and the men took seats and
waited their turn. First the officers with
commissions, next the non-coms and pri-
Yates. Every man, officers included, first
pocketed his money and then read his dis
charge from the first to the last line On the
discharge was stamped the amount OF money
received by each and the mans conduct
while in service given; most men were
characterized as excellent in behavior. The
new made civilians filed out of the hall and
poured down the stairs into active life
again.
After a little time it was seen that the
paying off of the regiment would consume
more time than was at first supposed and
many of the men left for short visits around
town. Companies b, G. NJ and X were first
paid off. taking until 2:30. Paymaster Ken
Won and his clerk then took few minutes
for lunch while the sentry sat with loaded
gun on the treasure chest, which contained
nearly 100000 in coin. Company X had
also adjourned for lunch and on roll call six
men were absent. an unusual thing on pay
day. Messengers were dispatched and the
missing ones were soon rounded up.
Clearing houses for the settlement Of old
scores were instituted by those who were
owed money by any of the recently paid
men. Subscription papers for various char
tiles were rife. all receiving liberal support.
The most persistent and successful collector
in the regiment was little Arthur Gluck-
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OffICIALAPPOINTMENTS
SOME OF THE PLACES SETTLED
UPON ALREADY
AcUIRRE FOR WARDENsHIP
Jenkins for Superintendent at Yosem-
lite Valley-Township and County
Deputies Named

Great interest is expressed around the
court house regarding the appointments OF
deputies in the various Offices and the pro-
vision otherwise to be made for some OF
those now holding office in the building.
1t has all along been conceded that Mar
tin Agurre, the efficient deputy of Sheriff
Burr, could rely upon an appointment under
the new administration if he cared to ac
cept a place, but it has been the common
belief that he had something better in sight.
AS friend of IL. L. Gage and Repub
lcan, Mr.. Aguirre helped along the candi-
dacy Of Gage for governor among the Span
ish speaking voters in this part OF the state
very effectually, and it has been thought
that Gage would give substantial recognition
Of this aid when it came to appointments.
1t now develops that Aguirre can have
the wardenship OF the Folsom state peni
tentiary, if he likes, to succeed Warden
Aull of that institution. The long expert
ence of Mr.. Aguirre in the handling of Grim
nals and his recognized ability in all mat
ters relating to his profession are well under
stood, and it is gratifying to his friends that
Gage has not been unmndful OF the services
rendered during the campaign.
That Mr. Gage intends to treat his sup
porters with liberalty is further shown IN
the tender of the superintendency OF Yo-
somte park to {. NJ. Jenkins, also deputy
sheriff under Sheriff Burr, who is a life
long friend of Mr.. Gage. Mr.. Jenkins is now
bailiff in Department three OF the superior
court.
j. II. De La Monte the chief deputy Of
Constable Yonkin, will continue in his pres
ent position, where he has made many
friends, and Dave Martin will be in the same
office, but with new duties, having received
the appointment of clerk for Township Jus
tice James. His accuracy and attention TO
details are said to be the basis of the appoint
ment.
Deputy County Clerk Charles G.. Keyes is
indispensable in that office, being an attor-
ney himself and capable of preventing count
less blunders of careless lawyers in the filing
OF instruments in that office. His reappoint-
ment is assured, and it is understood that
Sherman Smith, clerk of Department five,
and c. W. Blake, clerk of Department two,
are also to receive recognition of their pecu-
liar fitness for the duties of their positions.
Deputy District Attorney McComas has
been successful in the prosecution of Offend
ers. and it is said he will still be retained
in the office. j. l.. Copeland, recent conner
from San Diego, has been mentioned for a
deputyship in the district attorneys office,
but the reasons for the appointment thus
far suggested are not such as are thought will
prove effectual.
Arraigned for Burglary
Henry johnson and Irwin Ferris, the
Ln,.S nrrnstrI Ii. Off;nar D. Lal,.L -, q.
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man, the mascot of Company L, who came
with the boys from San Francisco after
having accompanied the Second Oregon to
that city. The little fellow touched all
OF his friends, and nearly all responded with
odd change. No one was exempt, commits
stoned officers were approached as well and
responded to the boys appeal. He collected
yesterday over $50, which will pay his way
TO Oregon. Whether or not he returns
there is another question, as both his pa
rents are dead and he has no near relatives.
Late in the afternoon there were signs OF
mutiny when the rumor spread that from
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lack Of time the three companies from Los
Angeles would not be paid until this morn
ing. Prospects were bright for first-class
riot when Major Kenyon announced that he
would stay at his work until the last man
was paid. a further grievance was voiced
by men who had been in the hospital who
in their pay had no account taken Of their
ration money while i'll. They were informed
that by forwarding their furloughs to the
Phelan building they would receive checl,
for all due them. After a short adjourn,
ment for dinner work was resumed aud
carried on until late hour last night aud
the last man filed away from the armo,r.
Prospects for hot time in town were
fully carried cut; as soon as the mcn were
free they lost no time in doffng their reg-
mentals and donning citizens clothing and
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than an occasional whoop of satisfaction
from a jublant ex-volunteer.
One boy showed his discharge paper to
reporter with evident signs OF disgust
:" Ever seen active service? and " got to
say MOI What sort Of a soldier was |,
anyway"
Colonel Berry said that no orders had yet
been received from headquarters concerning
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Santa Barbara

SANTA BARBARA, Dec. 2.-The regular
fortnightly meeting of the city council took
place Yesterday and was attended by large
numbers OF citizens, who were attracted, nc
doubt, by the prospect Of hearing the usual
" animated and lively discussions between
Councilman Weile and the other members
Mr.. Weile yesterday presented a report on
the work at the city tunnel, complaining
that there We're inequalities that should bs
removed. and asking Tor the opinion of al
expert before its being accepted by the city
Councilman Hunt objected to the report a
being a waste Of time, and moved that ii
be laid under the table This, the mayor
said, would be an irregular proceeding. Mr.
Wele's motion to adopt his report did no.
find a seconder.
Postoffice Inspector Flint of Los Angelo:
was here yesterday and reports everything
in good order in the local office. He az
proves of Postmaster Maulsey's plan Of es.
tablshng a sub-office at the Arlington for
the use of guests and others. and such sub
Office viii probably be opened on the first o.
the year.
Silva, the man who shot the woman Ru
about a weel, ago, is in fair way to recover
from ms WOUNDS anu VIII IIODdDiS DC III
rested as soon as he is able to get around
A complaint charging him with assault viii
a deadly weapon has been sworn out agains'
him in Justice Cranes court, and a walran,
for his arrest has been issued.
The members Of the Ladies Aid societ
of the Congregational church have arrange
to hold sale of fancy articles, in aid CT IL
church funds. The sale will take place T.
the Armory hall on Tuesday, December Gtl
y large congregation attended the luner
services at the parochial church in memol
Of Sister Anastasia Burke. Father Stoc
man was the celebrant and n speciall
trained choir rendered excellent music
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the reorganization of the National guard
Under any circumstances, drill during De
cember is optional, and Captain Wankowski
of Company A said that he should taboo the
military until the first of the year anyway
and try and get good nights sleep. Some
surprise has been. expressed by the uninl-
tiated that the men are still wearing their
uniforms, even though they are no 'orger
members of the U. S. V. This is explained
by the fact that each man has purchased his
uniform by means of his clothing allowance
and that the clothes are his own personal
property, which he can dispose of as he
likes
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charge of burglary, were arraigned before
Justice Morrison yesterday and their exam.
nations set for the 18th. The youngsters
had revolvers strapped about their waists
when caught, but they made no attempt ia
draw them on the officer.
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+. G.. Trosise, prominent resident {
Chicago, is in Los Angeles. Mr.. Trosise na'
rowly escaped from the recent Baldw,
hotel fire.
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Arraigncd for Burglary
Henry johnson and Irwin Ferris, the
,oys arrested by Officer Randolph on
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Sam L. Green of the San Francisco Hotel
Gazette was in town yesterday.
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List of Votes Received Up to 5 p. m., Friday Dec.

Pratt Miss Abbie L. Harper street 4S S3o6
Angela Sister Cathedral school ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 471o2
inn Father ST. Vincent college Observation-Disclosures. 4t,431
Sabine Agnes G., Hayes street school. 32,32o
Dubois Mrs c. c., CASTELAR, street. 23,252
Housh W. H. High school ol..................... 1921
Curtin Miss Iouis. Cambria street ............. 15,34o
Laughln Ada NJ Normal school, t11oi
Williams Mrs JOSIE Senous street 1O,115
Barraclough Miss Nee A., Arroyo. 1854
Tntt Miss Mamie Hewitt street school 5,5o5
Keppe Mark Union avenue school, 4oS3
Norton Miss Nina Ann street school,. 1883
Newly Miss Nellie j. Griffin 3,43o
Mlard j. B Spring street school 3,227
McCauhey Miss OPAL Custer sreet..... 2,412
Campbell Laura j. Olive street school 2,4o3
Madden Mrs. K L. Breed street school 2,1C8
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The Ballot Form Will Change on Dec. II

the form ballot will
be discontinued after o'clock December 10TH On Sunday December
appear should be
candidates their avoid Some people
Such action
worry counters who all such ballots out
REMEMBER ALL PRESENT FORM OF BALLOTS MUST BE
VOTED DECEMBER
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-17

To what a condition has smart so
oiety" fellenl Any one may become a
leading light in il, provided that be OF
she is ready TO pay the footing He OF
she can at any moment find person to
bid guests 10 their feaSts and any num-
Ter Of guests, guaranteed to be "smart
people. viii accept the invitations
A year OF two ago an American lady
intent on fashion took a large house,
snd an infroducer sent out her invita-
tions At her first party there were
many Of her own friends present The
introducer explained 10 her that the
right set OF people would not come II
they were exposed to this promiscuity
with those who were not in it. Finally
it was agreed that the hostess might
invite ten friends to each party, but
not more.
What / have never understood IS
where the pleasure comes in Of going
to several parties the same evening.
Yet there are many apparently sane
persons who do this every evening dur
ing the season. At each party they
probably have to wait at least half an
hour before getting out of their carriage
and getting back into it When they
want 10 20 away They struggle up
stairs, show themselves, stay perhaps
half an hour and then hurry of to the
next party Why they should like this
mode of spending their evenings no on
except themselves can imagine There
is no costermonger' donkey 50 over
worked as a woman bent on society
London Truth.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-17

The accumulation Of rust en- iron ar
ticles is 50 annoying that any simple
process Of removing it will be received
with great satisfaction by large num-
Der Of persons. The following directions
are given: Attach piece of ordinary
zinc TO the articles and then let them
lie in water to which little snlphuric
acid is added They should be lift i'm
lnersed for several days or week, until
the rust has entirely disappeared, the
time depending on how deeply they
were rnsted. II there is much rust,
little sulphuric acid should be adc-'d
occasionally The essential part of the
prs,cess is that TIE zinc must be in good
electrical contact with the iron. A good
why is TO twist an iron wire tightly
around the object and connect this with
the zinc. for which remnant Of a bat
terry zinc is suitable, as il has binding
post.
Besides the simplicity Of this process.
il has the greet advantage that the iron
itself is not attacked IN the least as long
as the zinc is in good electrical contact
with it. Delicate pieces of mechanism
which have become badly rrsted can be
cleaned by wrapping galvanized wire
around them instead Of the Zuc, in
which case the acid should not be too
strong. When the rust is all cut of, the
articles will appear dark gray or black.
They must then be thoroughly washed
and oiled. 1t is well to warm them
slightly when dry SO that the oil may
the more easily sink into the surface.
Where there are sharp edges and ine
work this process is said TO be eminent
ly satisfactory. York Ledger.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-17

In Marches and Music, the famous
singing teacher tells this anecdote to
illustrate the nobility of heart Of Rus
sian woman. enc Of her pupils. and a
native of Mini -Eovgorod. where the
great fair is held overy year.
Mile Nadine Boulitchof created a
great sensation with her beautiful voice
and dramatic power. at Moscow, St
Petersburg and Madrid. In the summer
of 1850 she sang at Rio Janeiro- Brazil
was then the entrepot for the cruel slave
trade. At her benefit. Nadine learned
that she was TO be presented with yaln-
able gifts. She begged that the ir@iey,
instead of being spent on her. should be
used TO buy the liberty of several female
slaves
Her deed of charity released seven
poor slaves, one of whom had been re-
Gently whipped in public by order Of her
mistress.
On the benefit night, after Nadine
had sung, the seven negresses went upon
the stage to thank the artistic for their
freedom. The crowded house applauded
for several minutes; the national hymn
was played; the emperor, Dom Pedro,
rose, and with him the whole audience,
and the songstress knew a moment of
thrilling JOY such as seldom comes to
.r,s..r
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-17
A Panama Hat.

The life of a panama haf-that is.
If it is good one TO start with, re-
marked an admirer Of that styleof head
gear, compares somewhat with the
life of the owner of it. One can run
through either in a hurry or hang on
for long time if il is desired If care
fully kept, panama hat should last
AL the way from 10 20 40 years
know gentleman who resides in east
Washington who has owned and steadi-
~ worD during the summer months q
panama hat for nearly 40 years. 1t has
been bleached every couple of years
since and retrimmed and refined, az il
is today to all intents and purposes as
good as when ] first saw il so years ago
Il know Of another panama hat, now
worn by a physicirl in this city, which
has bad almost as lcng a life. Long be-
fore he got il his father wore il. know
dozens CT them which have been in use
from 10 to 20 years. The lining wears
out, but the body of the hat keeps good.
OF course care has TO be used to keep
them such long time. bat the panama
itself is almost indestructible. The
original cost of the hats that refer to
was not exorbitant, none Of them cost
ing over $l4. Washington Star.
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n.nrer. rro,n rlolsnt E.ercI.e.

There is considerable diversity Of
opinion as TO the safety with which wo-
men may indulge in violent exercise in
view Of possible injury. As regard the
heart, there appears to be but one opin-
ion-namely, that that organ. accus-
toned TO a quiet life, may be danger
ously and permanently crippled by the
excessive strain in athletic sports Ex-
perienoe in medical practice. says an
eminent authority, teaches that the pa
rient with a weak heart must be ex-
tremely cautious IN his exercises, and
the demonstration Of a dilatation of the
healthy heart under sudden, violent,
exhausting effort which has been made
was Of surprising nature Many elm
ical observers in Germany and in this
country have detected by percussion and
observation of the changes in the heart
beats that there is under strain and exer-
tion considerable dilatation, which con-
tinues for a shorter or longer time after
the exertion is over. Ocular proof Of
this has been afforded by the Roentgen
rays This shows not only the need of
caution by those IN good health, but
more particularly so in the case Of those
who suffer from any weakness, consti-
tutional or otherwise, in this organ
New Yo-k Ledger
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-17


The 10th Animal Session Of this famous
Chantanqua will be held August An =
26th. ls9s. II Is the most superb and sea
sible summer resort in America z.S1 ieei
above sea level on the iine Of the pict1r,
esone 3. & o. X. r. The climate and
scenery and social Surroundings are All
that could be desired. $soo.oo0 have beea
spent in improvements. Mountain Lake
park is furnished with electric lights,
and water works are now being put Ia;
Five splendid hotels and two hundred
and Fifty cottages. many OF which re-
ceiye boarders, open their doors a. reason
able rates 20 tourists. he charming lake
furnishes excellent boating and nsning
The Chautanaua summer schools are N
session for four weeks They inciu1e
thirty departments OF Important study
under the care OF enthusiastic and capa'
bic teachers out Of leading American col
feRes. The Chanieuqua program Win
three entertainments daily furnishes the
best things in lectures, entertainments
and music which genius can devise OF
money procure. The beautiful detailed
Illustrated program can be secured D5
addressing the agent Of the Baltimore q
Ohio r. r., Mountain Lake Park Mary
land.