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The herald., 1898-12-19
Electric Light From the Hand

1t seems almost incredible that the human
hand has such strong electrical qualities tha.
it gives out an electric light IKE an incandes-
cent lamp, but that is what is shown by
Photographic plates made by Prof. Adrien
Maiewski, the famous Partisan scientist.
THE pictures which / have obtained" the
professor said "have been made by the sim
pie process of placing my hand over sensi-
tive plate in a dark room. After fifteen or
twenty minutes of contact the image which
appeared on the plate was almost as dis
tinct as if my hand had been photographed
by sunlight. Whether all persons hands
give out sufficient electrical rays to make
Photographic impression l am unable to
state. 1t is possible that only people with
strong magnetic qualities can produce this
effect l have long been aware that my
hands gave out strong magnetic influence.
1t was this which prompted me to see
whether this electricity would make any
impression on Photographic plate. To my
surprise | found they did. also found
that these luminous jets or currents which
1adiate from the hand flow freely between
hands of persons in sympathy with one an
other. But in the cases of persons not in
sympathy the electrical currents as shown
on Photographic plate are turned back and
flow in opposite directions. New York
Journal
The herald., 1898-12-19
Pretty Women Seldom Make Pretty
Pictures

at is curious fact said an expert
enced New Orleans photographer, that
it isn't the handsomest women who make
the handsomest pictures. Ill venture the
assertion that nne-tenths of the women
who are noted for their beauty are poor
subjects for the camera, and it is undenia-
bic that the more striking and attractive
photos are those of people who seem plain
and insignificant in life. Why is 1t! Well,
a beauty nearly always owes her charm to
something beyond reach of the lens'-to her
complexion, her hair or the vivaclty OF her
expression. Very few such women have reg
uar features, and when they are reproduced
in plain black and white they are at a
great disadvantage. Their photographs are
generally unsatisfactory ard are really not
correct likenesses. On the other hand, a
woman who is regarded as homely may have
singularly perfect lines, but attracts no at
tention through lack of animation or color.
II cite you queer instance: a dozen or so
wears ago Maude Branscombe was the most
popular model in the United States for pho
tographic art studios Her best pose was
as a nun, and her pictured face was strik-
ingly beautiful. Thousands upon thousands
Of people have raved over her loveliness,
but the real Miss Branscombe, whom
had the pleasure Of knowing, was demuIe,
pale little woman who would never in the
world attract the slightest attention in a
crowd. Without doubt she was passed
unnoticed by many person who treasured
her portrait as a marvel."-New Orleans
Times Democrat
The herald., 1898-12-19
PASSING PERSONALITIES

Falguier is now the most fashionable OF
French sculptors in every acceptation of the
word for his work enjoys immense vogue,
and, with the possible exception of Carolus
Duran, he has no rival among artists as .
society darling. His feminine admirers
are legion, and most of the prettiest women
in Paris are present at his exhibitions.
Owing to the damp and cold weather the
Impress Eugene, who has recently been in
her usual ground floor rooms at the Hotel
Continental in Paris, has been unable to go
out, according to her custom, OH the ter
race of the Tuileries. She was under DR..
Robins treatment, and although obliged to
remain in a reclining position for many hours
during the day, she considerably improved
in health after her arrival in Paris. The
presence of the empress close to the scene of
Ter former gories is almost unnoticed in the
gay capital. Her name has nearly fallen
into oblivion with the new generation which
has risen since she regned, well night thirty
years ago, at the Tuileries and presided over
the most brilliant court in Europe.
The election Of Il new president of the
Paris salon has brought out interesting
anecdotes OF the late one, Puvis de Chavan-
res. He is said to have been the SIM
plest of men. he lived IN his work,
which he began at in the morning and kept
at till night, without even stopping foS
luncheon. Friends who wanted to see him
went before g. and he came out to meet
them in loose bathrobe and barefooted.
One of his hobbies was cleanliness, and in
his personal habits he was of the most ex.
treme daintiness. His studio, like every
thing that surrounded him, was severely
simple, but he had it arranged with certain
of the properties of little theater, with
system of pulleys in the basement by which
he could lower and raise his canvases.
The herald., 1898-12-19
Jokes From Catalogues

A delightful story is told of BOOKSELLER
catalogue, in which the following entries
appeared:
Patti, Adelina, Life of.
oysters, how to make.
This case is fully paraleled in the latest
volume of the English Reference Cata-
logue," very important photographed
publication, where the following entries ap-
pear:
Lead, Copper.
- Metallurgy.
- Kindly Light (Newman).
Poisoning.
The herald., 1898-12-19
CONGRATULATIONS in the West

This is how the Salt Lake City Tribune
felicitates a railway officer upon his recent
marriage: "a thousand congratulations to
Superintendent Welby on his happy change
of domestic state. May his car of life always
be palace, safe ever on the guide rail,
smooth sthough roses were the ballast,
and happy as if there were no such things
in the world as competitive rates. lie now
has a monopoly; may he never lose his high
appreciation of that blessed privilege"
The herald., 1898-12-19
First Newspaper in Lapland

A decided novelty in the way Of news.
naper enterprise is announced from Lap
land. The first paper in that country has
appeared. 1t is written upon single sheet
of paper, and isl published every Sunday at
town with an unpronounceable name. Up
to the present the journal has only half
dozen subscribers, and every issue is well
coined with loud applause.
The herald., 1898-12-19

walton. So engrossed has the administra-
tion been by the more important business
of expanding our landed domain and COM
mercial empire, the dear Cubans may have
meanwhile starved and we know nothing
about it. Strange, is it not, that we have
heard but little since the war began con-
cerning the condition of the erstwhile re-
Wonder il they all died?
JOHN AUBREY JONES.
Fruitvale, Alameda county, Cal, Dec. l5
The herald., 1898-12-19

ton of history, if we be guilty of like OF
ferse! Are we grown SO large as to be no
longer amenhble to the laws which should
govern nations! So large THAT we may hope
to escape the judgment, unerinng and mer-
ciless, at the bar of history?
We cheat but ourselves il we think so.
CYRUS +. MN NUTr.
Los Angeles, December 49, 1898.
The herald., 1898-12-19
Kindly Criticism

"Have you seen that novel Timmins Is
working on? l understand that 1t Is to be
historical"
II dunno whether to call 1t historical or
classical. know that all the epigrams are
to be found in ancient history."-Indianap-
oils Journal y
The herald., 1898-12-19
Lack of Realty

1t is said that Spain boasts that she Is
now financially better off than at any time
for years. If she can manage to have war
with the United States every now and then,
lose a few islands and get $40, 900, 900, what
Is to hinder Spain from becoming O bloated
plutocrat ?-Rock Island Argus.
The herald., 1898-12-19

We notice the author of the Od Seuh literature is
dead and his pen netted him half million dollars Prob
ably many half million boyss heads turned
by aey ground out but the number must be very
large The profits the business insure it's continuance
the old stand, with hand at the crank.
The herald., 1898-12-19

much doubt that John D. Rockefeller whose
portrait appeared in yesterdays Herald
in the world His fortune is placed at nearly
one third billion dollars. As this of money has
como to mainly from the oil business it represents cont
from million people most OF them and needy
The herald., 1898-12-19

Preparation for the San Pedro harbor celebration taken
practical shape by the appointment committee full
charge of the arrangements Twenty-Five progressive
this section, many them representing commercial
dred associations will insure fitting Inauguration of the
Dor enterprise There is doubt that Los Angeles
cities and will get up demonstration worthy
important part the harbor will play in the future develop
ment of this part of Southern California
The herald., 1898-12-19
THE PUBLIC PULSE

1.-THE Herald under this heading prints
communications, but does not assume re-
sponsibility for the sentiments expressed
correspondents are requested to cultivate
brevity. so far as is consistent with the
proper expression of their vtews.1
The herald., 1898-12-19

That story wonderful gold discovery in Colorado sounds
very familiar The of the camp Dawson City, is also
familiar Colorado noted for its proficiency in angling for
geon with the golden hook Caifonians not likely
to be caught by what looks like the old bait.
The herald., 1898-12-19

There evidence of in the preparation of the
presidents speech at the Savannah banquet Here
ample, in ausion the Philippines: Having done all
in the line of duty, is there any less duty remain
and give to the inhabitants protection and also guidance
better government, which will peace and
order and security in their life and property and in the pursuit
OF happnes 1t all sounds very pretty but reminds the
young Scripture who thought he about
he had kept all the commandments He reminded
One thing thou ackest The thing lacking in the presidents
pretty speech ason free and independent govern
men little extract from the Declaration of Independence
would haye been appropriate the effect that governments
derive their the governed
The herald., 1898-12-19

Confirmed victims of the election habit will be glad to learn
that there hopeful prospects of two elections in the
early Gavanza and University districts the door
the city, clamorng to be let in Thanks to the keen fore
sight of the odentme charter makers the districts
not election and hence shall enjoy
election days How focefu the old adae that you
cannot have much of a good thing"
The herald., 1898-12-19

The full vote the constitutional amendments in the
has just been received from Sacramento foows
Al (Nol)-Yes, 54,Ol3; No, 9O,602. Sem
CONSTITU ate No. 10 (No 2)-Yes, 74,6l6; No, 75-
TIONAL AMEND G37 Senate No A (No 3)-Yes 60 232;
MENTS No, 75,695 Assembly No. 81 (No A.
Yes, 6l,s43; No, 76,l2S Assembly No.
36 No. 5)Yes, 7974S No, 6626o Assembly No as (No g.
-1es 56,126; No, S51l2. Assembly No "a (No 7)-Yes,
63l95; No. Sl269. For constitutional convention 1856;
against constitutional convention, 65 0O7.
1t thus appears that only amendment adopted
That is assembly constitutional amendment No. No
the ticket relates to the office of governor provides
succession thereto in certain and the disability
of the lieutenant governor from holding other office during
term.
The general outcome is in marked contrast to the vote in
this county The Democratic organization committee of Los
Angeles three thousand circulars
ments this county and considerable number neghborng
counties and to Francisco The follows the
recommendation made. 1t is reasonable the
full information given by committee had marked influence
the result.
The herald., 1898-12-19

noteworthy remark reported having been by
Judge Day of the peace commission just sailing from
Southampton He said the treaty would probably
the president December oath, but it impossible to
say whether would be present
that which into Office next March," Judge Day
very close touch with the president and the inference
remark that the president is doubtful being able to
muster the twothird vote requisite to ray the treaty
present senate is made up half of Republicans op
ponens In the there will substantial Re
publican majority but the treaty may be acceptable
to it than to the present
The herald., 1898-12-19

government in spirit of patriotism and humanity Let their
trade be fosered their industries be built up and the people
encouraged in acquiring comfortable homes taught the
principles of human relationship The Fpnos will not be ele
waited in the scale being by nutng schemes enrich
crafty who will likely invade the islands with their
toned energy 1t improbable that the islands will become
Amercanzed the opms predict, through immigration
Distance climatic and social conditions forbid the emigration
our people there for residence Those who may
Will be officials traders and of industries which they
will hope in brief time will enable them realize
which they can retire.
Civilization in the Philippines, under the most intelligent
and benign management will be plant of very slow growth
There good gratulaons news that
Angeles has been definitely selected the place for the
conference of the National Educational
THE association This selection was reasonably
EDUCATIONAL sure from the first barring such contin
CON VENTION gencies might arise relative railway
charges So far manifest advantages
concerned the competing cities had case the
say They Salt Lake, Detroit Portland
Tacoma Each of these cities had something
desirable place for the conference Los Angeles finally
selected because it fully and completely all requirements
The benefit derived from weeks stay of ten thousand
strangers in Los Angeles will be the
will accrue from the visit Each of those ten thousand per-
sons will have photographed the mind fadeess pic
ure of this favored spot of sunand The story evolved from
that picture will be told again. and Angeles
will become of interest to numbers of people who
may think of making homes land where life worth
living.
The activity displayed by representatives of other cities in
the effort to the conference adds the satisfaction
may feel in the ultimate selection. 1t shows that with
superior advantages the of Los Angeles ably
managed The result also reminder of what may
be accomplished in other directions in the line of assisting
in the progress and development of the city, 1t will
in order to entertain these thousands of the country
educators in such way that their visit will sweet
memory sweet to longing for its repetition
The herald., 1898-12-19

The annual report of Superintendent of Streets Dran
presented the council today gives figures that
light the development of the city, The total expense
ductng the office for the fiscal year $l02 1922 Thirty
and portions of streets improved under
Bond act, S53,47599 Seventyve por
tions improved under the Vrooman act an
expense $lo9Olss making total of 4047 spent
The herald., 1898-12-19

ourselves Dut TO Inc whole World. Sucn
an example would be lesson and warn
ing to the selfish, greedy, buccaneerlng
nations of the earth.
/ know there are those who think suf-
ficient answer to all this is the fact that
the United States, having freed or helped to
free these islands from the tyrannous do
minion of Spain, we should now have the
right to do with them as seems best to us;
and conclusively so, now that we have ac-
tually bought them from the old buccaneer
getting but the title Of buccaneer, we
suppose. To such as argue in this fashion
let us put a case: But for the aid of France
our fathers could not have achieved the
independence of the colonies-not at that
time, whatever they might have been able
to do later. Suppose that when Great
Britain found herself unable to further pros
ecute the war against the colonies, that
government had entered into negotiations
with France-both ignoring the colonies and
treating them as if in no way concerned, and
as entitled to no voice in the matter And
suppose such negotiations had resulted in the
purchase for a few millions and the taking
over to herself of the colonies by France.
Our fathers would have been obliged to
submit to the outrage, for the time being at
least. But what would they have Thought
of the conduct of their friends, the French 2
What, indeed, would the whole world have
thought of them? From chapter among the
brightest in the history of France, recount
ing the story of her suceor, with blood and
treasure of a people struggling for liberty,
it would have been changed to one of the
darkest in her annals
Then, how shall we escape the condemna.
The herald., 1898-12-19

The full vote the constitutional amendments in the
has Just been received from Senate
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-23
Pythlan Knights Parade,

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, August 2l.-The bi.
ennial meeting of the Supreme Lodge,
Knights Of Pythins, will begin 10 morrow
with every section OF the world where
there is a grad lodge represented The
national encampment Of he uniformed
rank was formally opened this afternoon.
Nearly 10000 uniformed men are in camp.
Tho Supreme Temple Rathbone Sisters
opens Wednesday. The Imperial Palace,
Knigh's Of Khcrassan, began this morn.
ing and will last four days. The Supreme
Lodge Pythian Sisterhood will open to-
morrow.
Nospecial business Is to DO transacted
by tho uniform rank at this enca,npment,
Tho Knights are here on u vacation and
to have good time. On Tuesday evening
will occur the greatest Pythian parade
ever hold In this city and 1t Is expected
that there will be more than 5000 men In
line. A fea' ure is to DO con test between
subordinate lodges. Some OF these will
b. uniformed, and altogether about seven
ty 1--we lodges will participate.
Thcre will be great deal of business
transacted by the Supreme Lodge, and q
change will DO made in tho manner OF
collecting revenues.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-23
II Is learned hero that Mrs. Botkin, who

II Is learned hero that Mrs. Botkin, who
figures 30 prominently in this case 4
about % years Of ago. She had no son. but
astep-son, who Ia aged e4years Cunning,
tho husband Of the murdered woman took
Mrs. Botkin to the races and he bet con.
tinuously. loosing As high AZ $50 per
week, and all this time he was getting a
salary Of but $50 per week. Dunning de-
clarcs he spont money on the Botkin wo.
man at cafes. ETC., but he never gavo her
any money Before this there was trouble
with Mrs. Botkin's husband, and aftor q
time she told Dunning that her husband
had secured divorce, and that Dunning
had been nar ed as correspondent. He says
now he thinks she lied, and he claims no
notice had ever been served on him.
Tho blonde that Is being hunted for Is
Mrs Soeley, q widow She was engaged
to Botkin's son, and Mrs. Botkin objected
to the marriage to her step son and caused
abroaking of. Tho Seoloy woman thought
Cunning wa tho cause o. the breaking
oil and he believes she put Botkin on to
his relations nth Mrs. Botkin. md caus-
ed tho trouble between husband and wife.
Cunning shys he has not seen tho Seeley
woman for over q year, and he does not be-.
lieve for an instant she had ything to do
with the case.
Tho Attornoy-General and the deputy
nave left bore, tho former going to his
home at Georgetown and the latter to viii
mingtOn.
San francisco, Aug. 29.-Chief Of Po-
lice Lees. OF this city, Is In communica.
tlon with the Delaware authorities regard.
Ing the poisoning Of Mrs. John p. Dun
ming and her sister, Mrs. J. Il. Deane, BY
some person supposedly resident Of this
city.
Chief Lees has boen working on the
Gaze for some days, but Is hampered In his
Efforts to trace the guilty person because
Tho Delaware authorities nave not sent
him any of tho evidence In tho case. He
desires tho original box which contained
the candy and the paper In which it was
enclosed, with the address written on 1t.
He suggests that photograph of the ar.
ticlcs desired might aid him, in his search.
He has made no arrests, and will not nd.
NIT that lie contemplates taking SUSPECTS
into custody. ---..-,..
THIRD WOMAN MAY BE ARRESTED.
1t was said here to night by one who 10
In position to know all about the case
that there are three women involved in
tho affair, all living In San Francisco, and
it is believed they ull know about the pois
oEed candy. All Of them will be arrested.
The main evidence is based on the hand
writing in which the box OF poisoned candy
was addressed. Tho movements Of the
accused women have been traced for the
week prior to the sending Of the box.
Detective McVey will start Tomorrow
for San Francisco. It is believed
his GRAND Ia to bring back the persons to
DO arrested
Dunning left his home In Dovar tonight !
and went to NeY York. 1t is not known
where no will 60 from there.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-23
To Appeal the Case

Chief Justice Lore will hear tho first on.
peal from registrars decision next
Tuesday. The case grows out of II peculiar
circumstance On Thursday last John b,
Taylor, ole Of tho Republican candidates
for sheriff, and Oliver Boutwell, a friend,
met Arnold Naudain, an an associate reg
istrar, ut the Harvest Home ut White.
mans Grove, and Mr.. Taylor asked Mr..
Naudain why Alfred johnson, colored
had not been allowed to register. Naulaln
replied because he was too impudent.
Mr.. Taylor held that johnson should
have boon registered, as he had lived for
two years in tho same place, and had n
right to register. The conversation was
continued and Mr.. Taylor held that there
was n law which gave johnson an appeal.
On Friday Naudain swore out war.
rant for the arrest Of Taylor and Rothwcll
on the charge OF intimidating q registra-
tion officer. They were arraigned before
a justice of tho peace at Christiana, who
Is himself the registrar of the district
whore johnson was refused registration,
The men waived hearing for the higher
court.
johnson secured Henry c. Conrad for
counsel and took an appeal from tho deci-
sion Of tho registrar under ,ho now con.
stitution. Tho judge will hear the case
End II johnson Is entitled to registration
will order his name placed upon the list.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-23
|CR0SbY & HILL,
COS. 607 and 609 Market Street,
Gait say too much about a
good thing; the best season we
have ever had in Ladies'
Shirt Waists
and
Separate
Skirts.

Will have a new lot for this
wee"'s sale; some silk waists
that are pretty and good and
modsrate in price.
Ribbons is one of our hob
bies Seldom have you to
LEAVE the counter without being
suited. We do not say in
price nearly every one knows
l:hat.
"A small lot of crash under
some winter goods should have
bee, sold long since; 90 quick
on Wednesday, at &c a yard.
1Oyards unbleached muslin,
yard wide, for soc.
800 Huck Towels, 80 inches
long, 49, inches wide, just as
slightly a towel as you have
seen for years, 2 for 75c.
SEQ yards very fine Cling
ham, all kinds OF patterns, sum.
mer quality, has to be fine, l2ac
Is and Csc giughams for LOG a
yard.
CAT yards blue and Turkey
red, with black figures, stand.
ard quality and good patterns,
esday, &C a yard.
81 dozen mems Gauze Me.
rino Vests, this lot worth 25c,
for I5c.
$50 pairs Mems cool sox,
brown, we'll spun and we'll put
together; comfort in every pair
and &c will be the price.
60 Ladies' Night Dresses,
double front and back yoke,
pearl buttons ard cambria
trimming, full length and we'll
made, SOC.
Standard patterns best half
pr,ce, always correct.