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The herald., 1898-07-12

make the round OF the doctors calls. 1t
also tells of a neighboring rooster that
has forsaken the henroost to spend the
nights with a pet cat In a box.
Jesse Lowe of Dayton, WASH, 16 years
Old was awakened from a nap on couch
downstairs In her home by dream that
certain upstairs room was afire. She
ran upstairs and found 1t just as in the
dream 1t had been pictured, and she put
out the fire.
The tallest man in Missouri Is A. G.
Waite Of Waverly. He is 6 feet 8 inches
out Of his boots. He is one of family of
ten, the tallest of whom is Z feet inches.
His smallest sister is feet inches tall.
The Waites are relatives of the late Chief
Justice Waite.
Little Chute is a Holland village in
Wisconsin. Its chief manufacture Is
wooden shoes. The people are as thor
oughly Dutch as their progenitors. The
town is on ground where Pierre Mar
quette had his winter quarters, and where
the Dutch priests instructed the Indians.
The bottom of the Pacific. between Ha-
wall and California. is said to be so level
that railroad could be laid for five hun
dred miles without grading anywhere.
This fact was discovered by the United
The herald., 1898-07-12
RUNNING RUBBER TREES
Ignorant Natives Endanger Worlds
Supply

The increasing demand for rubber created
by the manufacture of bicycle tires Is
alarming the magnates of the rubber trust.
The supply from India, which only few
years ago was sufficient for the require
ments of the world, shows unmistakable
signs of petering out. The supply from
Brazil, which at one time seemed almost
is feeling the immense drain
made upon It.
Africa is a fruitful source of supply, but
agents of the trust rubber companies say
that Its riches are diminishing with start
ling rapidity. Not very long ago 1t was
possible to collect rubber on the African
coast, almost to the edge Of the ocean. Now
1t is necessary to go so or 100 miles into the
interior, Drawing the dangers Of swamp
fever and the hostilities of savage natives.
Africans who deal with traders are not
so far beyond the commercial instincts of
civilization that they do not know the value
of rubber, but they are so reckless in gath
crng 1t that they destroy the rubber plants
and cut off the source of future supply.
This is wholly needless waste, which trad
ers who work under the direction of firms
incorporated in the trust have been direct
ed to stop If they can.
They are trying to forbid the gathering
of rubber for fixed periods, so as to give
the plants a chance to recuperate. With
people who know no laws, this task Is
somewhat difficult. In the Congo Free
State region, where the wasteful methods
of the natives are most apparent, the au-
thorities have made it a criminal offense
to destroy the rubber vine, but they are ap-
plying the educative as well as the correc-
tive method of prevention, and are teaching
the natives that excessive tapping of the
rubber plant for the juice is just as ef-
fective In destroying It,
Charles r. Flint of this city, who is one
of the principal men in the rubber trust,
was asked whether any substitute for rub
Der had been discovered. NO" he said.
Thousands of dollars have been spent in
experiments, but I have never yet heard
Of any substitute for rubber that did not
fall short Of the mark in some essential
particular. I wish to say that there is no
immediate prospect Of rubber famine.
The rubber market no longer depends upon
the supply from India. There are quantities
of 1t in South America. The important
thing now is to prevent natives from de-
stroying the plants. New York World.
The herald., 1898-07-12
Osborn Deignan's Pluck Phrase

No glory will be taken from Lieut.. Hob
son If due appreciation be given to that one
of his seven companions who was fortunate
enough to evolve Just before starting on
the desperate voyage a phrase that de-
serves to live and will. 1t was Osborn
Deignan of Iowa, a boy of 81, who man.
aged to immortalize himself without any
help from Spanish cannon. When asked
If he expected to get back alive he an
swered carelessly. "Oh. I guess we stand
fair chance Of getting out" and then.
with emphasis, but they can't stop us
getting in!'-New York Times.
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this ended in due time, just time enough
to catch a homeward bound train that got
them into the Central depot before sup
per time.
You should have seen those noses. Why
the red in the American flags that were
waving on the Fourth looked pale beside
them, and even at that early hour cuticle
was beginning to curl in significant way.
And they shrugged their shoulders and
wondered what made their backs burn In
such an uncomfortable way. They tum-
bled to themselves pretty soon, and knew
that they had sunburned themselves al
most to crisp. or course they thought
they were in the shade all the time, but
the facts In the case show that they had
forgotten about the sun at times, and that
he had gotten in his work just as he does
with boys all over the world.
They didn't show up in their accus-
toned haunts for few days, because a
gauze undershirt felt as If it weighed a
ton, and hurt-oh. how II. did hurt! The
surgeon gave them linseed oil and lime
water for a balm, and it was curative
They won't own up, however, but that
the sport was worth all that it cost them,
and the surgeon tells them that they are
immunes now and can go. In, any time and
rot get hurt by old Sol after an exposure
for a whole day. This tickles them, and
they are going again.
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public do not surpass in awfulness. They
will even M the exact date when the last of
the hated dons that have survived the saw
age onslaught Of the Americans will crawl
aboard homeward bound ship and thank
his stars for the magnanimity of conquer
ors who do not pay back Spanish brutality
in similar coin.
There's more of method than Of the SUPER
natural In this last gift Of prophecy. For
years the Cubans have had an opportun-
ity of gauging the powers Of resistance
possessed by their Spanish enemies, and
they claim to know Just how long 1t will
take to end the war now that American
rifles and bayonets are pressing forward In
an Irresistible wave.
Ricardo Diaz Albertini, secretary of tho
Cuban legation In Washington, gives his
views boldly. The yellow flag will have
ceased to be blot on Cuba before the end
of July, says Secretary Albertini, confident
ly. The forts Of Havana, we'll manned as
they are said to be, do not darken the pro-
phetic vision Of this famous old Cuban.
Neither do the phantom fleets Of Spain. or
the boosted fury of her soldiers at bay
cause him moments doubt regarding the
fulfllment of his prophecy. Nor IL he afraid
to come out with the prediction with his
name signed to the statement. In an inter-
view that Secretary Albertini has written
for this newspaper he predicts that the
white-wtnged dove will return to Cuba in
a few weeks. Then he rejoices that Cuba
found such a friend as Uncle Sam.
"At present" writes Secretary Alberttnt.
In the interview referred to, 'the only ex-
preston we have is one Of gratitude and
admiration for the great republic, which at
the risk Of life and treasure Is giving US
the help to accomplish our efforts for free
dom and liberty. We have only to say that
the United States has gone beyond our
expectations am only sorry that por-
ton of the American press has taken It
as fad to belittle the Cubans as soldiers,
and depreciate their courage. Men who
have fought for three years with the cour-
age, sacrifice and gallantry Of the Cubans
are not likely to be towards at the moment
when their goal is reached. We have
fought our battles as we have been able,
always holding out hand to help our sis
ter Columbia, and fighting as we havo
done against such odds, think we have
been justified in carrying on the fight ac-
cording to our means and methods. 1t was
reported the other day that Cubans had
committed indignities on the dead bodies
of Spanish soldiers. This Is an outrage
and does not even deserve recognition; the
Cubans have been humane and have car
ried on the war in a civilized manner to the
point of being commended by the Span
iards themselves.
"R. DIAz ALBERTINI."
And no one who has read Of the valiant
manner in which the Cubans fought side
by side with the Americans in the chap
arral or stalked their foes on dark nights
in the hills and valleys around Santiago
would think for a moment of doubling the
bravery of our gallant allies.
The herald., 1898-07-12

States surveying vessel engaged in max
ing soundings with view Of laying a
cable.
A young resident who lives near the sea
wall In Old Orchard, Me-, has taken a
novel manner to advertise for wife. He
recently built small cottage. which 10
about large enough for two. and has
printed Vile WanTEd" on shingle
and tackled 1t UP on the side of the house
Negus Menelik of Abyssinia, the Lion
of Judah, is preparing to visit Jerusalem
in 1900. He wishes to visit the scene
where the mother of his race. the queen
of Sheba, was entertained by King Solo
mon According to his own genealogical
tree, Menelik is the ninety-seventh sue
cessor Of the queen.
All animals when taken for sea voy-
age become tanner. Monkeys suffer great
ly from seasickness. Fowls and geese
soon become tame, and cocks generally
cease to crow. Birds, too, are affected by
the sea, and never sing during voyage.
The Siamese have great horror of odd
The herald., 1898-07-12

that they are possessed by a spirit of
prophecy. Piercing the veil Of the future
they see arising from the ashes Of the des-
olate wreck left by the fiendish rule Of
Spain al smiling country, fertile and rich
and peopled by happy race Of emancipat.
ed men and women. They see Old Glory
floating over the Pearl of the Antilles, for
they are proud of their liberators and glad
to come under the protecting folds Of the
beautiful banner that symbolizes liberty.
With eyes that. through long contempla-
ton of suffering, have attained powers not
common to mankind the Cubans see the
elimination of the stirring events now
transpiring in their island home. They
The herald., 1898-07-12

A woman who Is the owner Of rarely
handsome mahogany table finds ii at once
her pride and her despair to keep 1t up TO
The high standard of condition which she
insists upon achieving. 1t was her sugges-
ton recently that sho intended 10 make in
quiries Of her cabinet maker to see II It
were not possible to have glass top fitted
over 1t as Is done on trays. II would be
easy, as she explains, to keep the glass pol
ished and hawless, and through its trans
parency the beauty OF the table would be
apparent, while perfectly protected. Some
other housekeeper may like TO similarly
pursue the suggestion. although its posi-
bility is uncertain.
The herald., 1898-07-12
All Metal Lamps Now

The new lamps of the season of 1893 are
darker in metal and background, heavier
In decoration and soldier in construction
than dn any previous year. The bases are
heavier and more squat, In metal con-
struction, and SO far as glass lamps are
concerned this seasons fashion is decidedly
against them, since the broad bases require
such a large gathering of glass that there
must of necessity be light shoulders and
consequent weak spots in glass base lamps.
This years styles are decidedly In favor OF
metal lamps, and their broad surfaces will
give decorators a fine chance to swing
themselves-New York Herald.
The herald., 1898-07-12
ALBERTINI's STATEMENT

are producing down this way from 1000 to
5000 carloads of oranges year, having
local value OF something over $4,000 900, but
all the world does not know that the value
Of Southern CALIFORNIA; mineral production
last year was $5.SS5 ,60S. These ard good
things to keep in mind.-Los Angeles Re
view.
The herald., 1898-07-12
IN SWIMMING
An Experience to Remind Them of
Youthful DAVIS

Let Charley and Nat ard Eddie stand
for the names of three leading citizens
who are more or less prominent in the
worlds of art and literature and sport and
music and any other arts and sciences
that come handy, for they don't care
much for any of them anyhow. They
were in executive session few days ago,
when the sun was trying to melt the gran
lite blocks of the city's streets.
One of them held up two outstretched
fingers, the forefinger and the one next.
Know what THAI means?" he said.
do I? Dewey? Well, don't guess
again. Where shall we go?"
Now, to recall to those whose youth is
30 far removed that they have forgotten
all the things they should remember, let
1t be said that these two fingers is the
cabalistic sign Of youth to 60 in SWIM
The herald., 1898-07-12
YELLOW FEVER GERM
1xREnrlrrNrg WITH A STRANGE
lot OF ANIMALS
Germ Tests Which Nay Mean the Saw
ing Of Soldiers Lives Are Under
Way With Animals

In one of the most remarkable labo-
ratories in the world Investigations are
In progress looking to knowledge of the
ways Of the yellow fever germ, so much
dreaded by the military directors of our
campaign in Cuba The laboratory IL
Z vast establishment wherein are kept,
to serve as victims for the good Of the
human race, horses, cows, pigs, pigeons,
sheep rabbits, guinea pigs, cats, rats.
The herald., 1898-07-12
ODD ITEMS FROM EVERYWHERE

A Kansas man is the owner Of q floral
freak in the shape of a geranium plant
that is more than twelve feet high. II
grew nine feet in one season.
A Peru Qnd) paper tells Of a rooster
that has taken such a liking to its owner
a doctor, and his horse. that 1t will not
stay at home when they 60 out, but flies
to a perch on the horses back, daily, to
The herald., 1898-07-12
Oranges and Minerals

The orange crop of Southern California
represents a good bit of money, but 1t will
probably surprise many people to learn that
all the oranges grown in Southern California
do not represent much more than one-hae
the value Of Southern CALIFORNIA; mineral
production. All the world knows that We
The herald., 1898-07-12

will tell you, these haggard patriots. the
doom of the race that has enslaved,
scourged and starved them and brought the
fairest of the West Indian isles to condi-
tions beside which the horrors of the Span
ish inquistonial era take second place. and
even the dark days when Spanish demons
sought to stay the Rise of the Dutch Re-
The herald., 1898-07-12
Educational Campaign

1--WE have decided to keep you here" said
Cervera. "You know a little too much
about us now"
'Well so far as that goes" replied Hob
son. II venture to say that you know little
more about us now than you did before the
fun began."-Philadelphi North American.
The herald., 1898-07-12

Naturalists declare that the kestrel is
possessed of such wonderful powers of
sight that 1t is able to see a mouse when 1t
is itself at such a height in the air that it
is invisible to the naked human eye.
The herald., 1898-07-12

succeed in discovering a way TO save the
lives Of our soldiers now battling for the
honor of the flag and the freedom Of Cuba,
they will have won the lasting gratitude
of the nation.
The herald., 1898-07-12

Two persons playing dominoes ten hours
day and making four moves a minute,
could continue $4,000 900 years without
exhausting all the combinations of the
game, the total of which is PAS, 52S 211 $40.
The herald., 1898-07-12

Tomatoes have been grated upon pota-
toes by French experimenter, whose n.y.
Bird plant produces tubers underground
and tomatoes above.
The herald., 1898-07-12
NEGOTIATING THE HORSE

More fun for little money than you
can get anywhere else In the world" is
the way they put it.--Cincinnsti Tribune.
The herald., 1898-07-12

numbers, and were never known to put
five, seven, nine or eleven windows in
house or temple.
The herald., 1898-07-12
DATE OF THE WARS end
PATRIOTS WITH THE GIFT OF
PROPHECY
THE PREDICTION OF A CUBAN
A Few Weeks Will See the Yellow
Flag Of Spain Torn to Shreds
in Cuba

NEW YORK, July 5.-(Special Core
spondence to The Herald) Joy over the ap-
preaching realization of their greatest
hopes has so inspired the Cuban patriots
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-07
DEMOCRATS N A VARIETY or COSTUNES.

Mr. Croker may be in control Of the Democratic
Club and dictate its policy; he may decide who
ebau or shall not become members Of the club. and
NAV have the power 10 set his seal all app-
cations OF those whom he does not consider Mug
urirnps but as yet he has utterly failed to estab-
ush any sor. Of uniformity Of dress among the
members. While Mr.. Croker himself dresses In
the SIMPLEST fashion. he has not yet been able TO
impress his example upon the members OF his club
and 10 obtain something Ike harmony in the APP
parei Of his followers.
No other club in Fitth-ave car show such re-
rnarxable collection u costumes as the Democratic
club a. i;s usua! evening gatherings The appear
ance Of the members last evening Ga differ
from any other evening since Mr.. Croker made the
club his headquarters. yet the following elaborate
costumes were observed:
one Of the most prominent members was COR
geous IN evening Gress Of the latest cut but the
effect rnarred by enormous pink tie and q
diamond stud that suggested the warning light Of
a ndrbo. buoy.
coat. made an Impressive appearance. and might
have been taken for man IN society IL II had
been for a Few Inconsistencies in his costume
among which might le mentioned pair Os light
lOud-clc,k trousers and a colgred shirt.
Tan shoes. 81 al shades G.d styles, are worn by
most Of those who are frcC.utcrs OF tho club and
patent feathers are regarded with CisfayOr and
scOrn by those VINO wear tlr heavy yellow shoes.
by every member OF the clUr and that f. the silk
hat Not ont member out of fifty wears any other
kind OF hat II j. true that his tile may not De OK
the latest block. bu; 10 was in style and f. q
latiOn 70 costume which Is recognized as bind
in9 by the followers OF Croker
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-07
GORHAM
Sterling
SilVerWareS
Broadway & 10Th St.
y Maiden Lane.

simplicity Of NE TO It's own undoing. IL the worst
OF all mediums Bjornson sets out TO be simple
ch!ldl!ke artless At last. however. the artistic
instinct for dramatic excitement can stand such
artificial repression longer. To even matters up
exasperated instinct insists upon landsde-an
extraordinary landslide but one diverted, at the
las, moment. from accomplishing anything but a
displacement Of the soil. After such an episode
anything further is necessarily anticlimactc sang
bedridden wife rises cured the divine healer falls
dead in the shock OF his surprise. and MS daughter
Rakel concludes the whole matter with the words
"Dead"-Impos sble," Such Is the plot OF Born
sons over 1f3vne," or. 10 the title given TO
Mr. William Wilson's English translation OF IT,
pastor Sang" Bj0rnsons hero IS the nobler be-
cause the more disinterested; Pontoppidans hero
is the more human. In both. however there is the
same realistic and disseminating portrayal OF an
advanced and highly liberal form OF devout self
deusion.
The child who has read all OF Grimms fairy tales
and wishes for more need only have Z. On. As
bj0rnsens Tales from the Field 70 be happy II
one inquired curiousy It might be possible TO dis
cover some slight differences between these folk
tales OF the Morse and the hetterknown tales from
the German. Both, however. have the same home
Is charm the same grotesque humor, the same
solidity and the same unexpectedness Sir George
Dasent has translated the tales into familiar and
direct language.
In combination. exposition and narration usually
make tasteless mixture. Mess!s. Riordan ara
Takayanagis Sunrise Stories Is an attempt 20
reicl and in the retelling 10 explain some OF the
typical myths OF Japan. The stories are so diluted
with explanations he explanations are so inter
rupted by fantastic narratives. that c.earness and
force are both lost In the process. one cannot
but wish that the authors would recast their ma
terial and give their readers one thorough intro
ductory essay and dozen swinging narratives.
One opens Mr.. Henry Iliowizis book OF stories OF
the Russian Jews with distinct prepossession IN
It's favor. To the American reader. nothing could
be more welcome than Interpretation OF the
Jewish race by OF its number. The literature
OF the Gentle has failed ANONYMOUSLY 10 under
stand the Jew. The great OF the race have
piqued and never satisfied his curiosity. II Is,
therefore with distinct sense OF disappointment
that one lays down Mr. Iliowizis volume as TOO In
coherent and inchoate to be clearly Ineligible.
His work often lacks unity and always lacks
method.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-07
A SENSIBLE HEIR.
le Youth's COMPANION.

From The Youths Companion.
A pretty lltte story IS told Of a young clerk in n
drygoods shop. who has recently come into posses
zion OF a large fortune through the favor Of an old
gentleman distanty related TO him
The young fellow listened with amazement 10 the
news impaired 10 him BY his employer and the old
mans executor one afternoon.
Il suppose | must not expect your services as
clerk any longer" said the GrygOods merchant
with a smile Il shall be sorry 10 lose YOU
"Oh. shall stay my month out OF course. SIR"
said the boy. promptly. II shouldn't want 10
break my word just because I've had some money
Lee, me"
The two elder exchanged chances The
money referred 10 nearly 500 900
well" said the lawyer. stroking hts mouth 10
conceal his expression. Il should Ike an hour Of
your time between 10 and tomorrow my Young
friend. as II will be necessary for you 10 read ana
sign some papers.'
Yes sir said The clerk; Il always take my
luncheon at llA5 III take that hour FOR You in
stead, to-morrow. II eat good breakfast can
get along all right Till o'clock"
The two men again exchanged elances IN,
neither said word to spoil the boys unconsciouss
unusual way. ~ q" an
We'll said the lawyer. when the door had
closed on the modest heir 10 thousands "aU I can
say Is IL tnSt poy ever his money 10 any-
BODY disadyan,ase. ] miss my guess" And the
year that has elapsed since then has gone 10 prove
the truth CT his words
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-07
DRAMATIC SrIcIDE or A COW.
from The Portland Oreconlan


sense o, the ho!.OWness OF this world and the
general futlty Of keeping up the struggle called
life does not seem confined 10 occasional member
q the human family. az last week q Portland COW
walked of rock $50 feet hsh. with the evident in
tention OK committing suicide.
In spite u the fact that tho story exctes in
creduiiy. there are twenty spectators who declare
that her action could only be accounted for by a
desire TO end existence which had become A
burden. The object was accomplished I'm A very
thorough manner, and as no note to some faithlcss
bovine love found on the body. and there are
accounts that show balance the wrong side
OF ledger the cause that led 10 the deed must be
left individual speculation Some have suc-
gested mc.ancholia brought on by the loss OF a be-
loved daughter. and others a deranged liver
The OF the suicide above the Whlte
House. whore Elk Rock forms n high bluff above
the river. The tracks OF the Southern Pacific sklrt
the base OF the rock. supported above the water by
a trestle. As stones continually roll from above
and the location IL considered dangerous constant
guard Is kept at the treste Waterman Jongs
Howel is one OF those who saw the COW make Inc
leap. ~ ''''
He says she walked slowly ont upon the ton % tho
rock and. without a fecond's hesitation nlunees
over IN" edge and fcll uto the water iust mi.slne
me uestle She struck projecting rock IN her
desccent' snd We dead when her body rose 10 The
surface 81 tho Willamette. ~ '''0