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The herald., 1898-10-26
A Bad Pair

A couple of young toughs were arrested in a
brothel at $40 Also street yesterday by Of
fcer Richardson, both being charged with
battery. 1t appears that the men, one OF
whom is a cheap prize fighter named Kelly
from San Bernardino, and the other called
the "Yellow Kid" were in the Aliso-street
house with another man named ]. G. Frank
lin. The house is frequented by lewd negro
women, and Franklin made some remark
to one of the females. The other men took
umbrage at this and attacked Franklin
They beat him in an unmerciful fashion, his
face being battered most cruelty. Franklin
went to the police station to be patched ur
and there swore to complaints against his
assailants. The young men were found in
bed with some negro women. At the police
station they gave the fictitious names Of
William Passmore and Tom Douglass.
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OBJECTIONS ENTERED
Against Location of Another Saloon at
Eighth and San Pedro

Residents of the vicinity of 1853 San Pedro
street are also up in arms AGAINST the at
tempt of saloon to locate there A com
munication signed bv s. I. Merrill was be-
fore the police board Yesterday stating that
petition is in circulation for the issuance
Of license at that rumber, and attention
is called to what lively protest resulted
from a similar proposition year ago.
Mr.. Merrill further states in his commu.
nication that there is already saloon at the
corner of EIGHTH and San Pedro streets. and
in view Of the fact that the Newshovs' home
is located in the block and the Ninth-street
school is near hv, he deems it poor neigh.
htorhood in which to have MANY saloons if
the city cares to cultivate morality in Tho
rising generation. The communication was
discussed before the board and will be kent
for future reference.
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to move. The application was referred to

to move. The application was referred to
Chief Glass.
The chief reported favorably on the ap-
plication of ID. j. Lewis for the transfer of
the IL. j. A. Stuhr license at 225 West
First street from Stuhr's assignee to him
self. The place has been conducted under
sldeboard license for many years, and as
Mr. Lewis has for some time conducted a
quiet and orderly bar at the corner of Third
and Los Angeles streets the application was
granted. The same action was taken on the
application of A. H. Topper for transfer
OF the 239 East Seventh street license from
Topper n Pickenback to himself, the chief
reporting favorably.
The application of Charles Bauer for
transfer of the 304 South Spring street IL
cense from himself to Bauer & Bernhood
was referred to the chief for Investigation.
:. f. l.. B. de Survile's application for n
license at 1856 Alameda street was filed, the
two hundred quota of licenses being full
The herald., 1898-10-26
KLoNDIKE POSTAL ROUTES
Mails Can Contain Nothing but Letters
and Cards

An order has been issued from the post
office department stating that the ex.
change OF mails between the postoffice at
Dyea, Alaska, and Dawson City, in the
Yukon district OF Canada, has been dis
continued. "In lieu thereof an exchange
OF mails has been established between the
Office at Bennett, in the Yukon district,
twice month by means of the United
States contractor and twice a month by the
Canadian mail between Dawson City and
Skaguay. The mails in question shall con-
tain only letters and post cards to the ex-
clusion of all other articles"
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Elected the Furniture

j. r. Mitchell of Banning street was tried
in Justice Morrison's court yesterday'on onf a
charge of disturbing the peace of Mrs. Me-
dovoy, a former tenant. 1t appears that
Mitchell wanted to get Mrs. Medovoy out
of the house, and is alleged to have car
ried her furniture out of her rooms. She
resisted and he then showed and jostled her
He was found guilty and will be sentenced
on the GOTH Mrs. Mitchell had also been
arrested on a similar charge, but she was
dismissed.
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Played With Matches

Carelessness with matches resulted in
fire in r. A. Demen's residence at 32l7 Grand
avenue yesterday afternoon. An alarm was
turned in at 1870 from box 345 and the
blaze was soon extinguished with loss of
only 800. Mr.. Demen suffered some severe
burns on the hands in the proceeding.
Another alarm was turned in at about
o'clock D. M from box 343 at the corner of
Pasadena avenue and Avenue Al. The fire
was in cottage on Avenue 40, and it was
almost entirely consumed, the loss being
about $1,000
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California Pensions

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23-The following
pensions have been granted:
California, Original-Willam F. Over
street, San Francisco, $l2; Robert c. Hiatt
Whittier. $40; Alpheus c. Ledbetter, Los
Angeles, So; William Alexander, Artesia, s6.
Idaho, original-Henry H. Parrott, Sol
diers' home, Ada, So.
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The Supervisors

H. j: Cone was appointed justice of the
peace for South Pasadena township by the
supervisors yesterday, George Gleason hav
ing resigned on September 18th
A contract was let by the board of su.
pervisors yesterday for election supplies to
Glass & Long at $2.95 per precinct, in ac.
cordance with their bid, recently accepted
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Board of fire commissioners meets
10 a. m.
Democratic city central committee
meets, Turnverein hall-7:3O p. m.
Democratic city convention recon
venes, Nadeau headquarters-7:3O p
m.
Men and Women's Mcguire club
Southern California Music halls
p. m.
Hon. Charles A. Barlow on "Busi-
ness Opportunities Of r. ]. Waters
Wigwam-6 p. m.
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RED CROSS
Major Rice Acknowledges a Gift to
Battery D

Major Rice has written to the officers ol
tho Red Cross, acknowledging the receipt ol
$50, sent TO Battery d, for the purchase OF
necessary supplies before leaving for Ma
Mia.
The vessel that will carry the Christmas
boxes to the soldier boys in Manila leaves
San Francisco early in November.
Parcels must be sent SOON, and are limited
The address to which they must be sent can
be obtained at Red Cross headquarters.
An assortment of kettles, pots, pans, jars,
etc., was left at River station and are
awaiting their owners at headquarters. II
not called for in the next two weeks, they
will be sold to get them out of the way.
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Educational union

The Fourth Ward Educational union will
meet at 1349 Star street Saturday next at 9
p. m. j. B. Millard will speak on the school
department of the proposed city charter,
and Miss Knapp will read paper on
Cooking and Domestic Economy in
Schools" Discussions will follow each paper
and the meetings are open to ali interested.
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Death has again the the
the oldest members Wiley,
his Goth South Hill
his DEATH he
Fernando and sheriff of Los Angeles
J.F
Mr. Wiley the Capt Wiley who the first to
WILEY of the United States army and Capt James W late the
and loved by all who knew him He owned considerable estate Of
l2Ofoo Broadway First
The deceased charter member of the Southern California
Knight Pythia standing His death
posed widow and daughters
services will be held Thursday afternoon the family resi-
lbearers Maj Truman r. Pco j. Burns Will
andM Hough of Ventura
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The chairmen and secretaries of the
Democratic ward conventions are request
cd to attend a meeting at Turner hall
Wednesday, October 26, at s p. M. to COM
plete their respective certificates of NOM
ination. J. H. MELVILL,
Assistant Secretary
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Violated the Ordinance

Fl. F. Jewell was before Justice Morrison
yesterday to answer to the charge of violat.
ing the buildng ordinance. He is accused
of tearing down some frame buildings with
out permit at the corner of Fifth and
Spring streets. The case was set for No
vember lst.
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The Democratic city convention will meet
in adjourned session at Turner hall.
Wednesday. October 26, at p. M
D. K. TRASK, Chairman.
By ]. H. MELVILL, Assistant Secretary.
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Hicks Improving

Daniel Hicks. the ianitor of the B'na
Birth tabernacle, who attempted suicide by
asphyxation, was transferred to the county
hospital from the receiving hospital yester-
day. Hicks made number of attempts dur
ing the night to take his life and the services
of an attendant were necessary to watch
over him. He said Yesterday afternoon that
he thought he would be well soon and ap-
parently gotten over his suicidal mania.
The herald., 1898-10-26

DR.. Max Wassman. dentist, rooms 225
and 226 Potomac block Broadway between
Second and Third. Tel Brown 1922
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EVENTS OF TODAY

Orpheum-Vaudeville.
Burbank - Matinee, "Camille;''
evening, "True to Life"
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Baker & Hamilton

The Fire Fly" buggy. Queen of the
Pike.
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TRIMMING FOR GOWNS.

Trimming for gowns has invaded the domains 81
art needework. formerly only employed in house,
hold decoration. and some OF the concels ~ clever
dressmakers decidedly original. Transparent
cies Of lace 20 initiate flowers is OF the latest
novelties all the material required being one-half
inch insertion and narrow edging. An example
Of this work IL given. in which II will he seen
that the insertion Is gathered 70 form round
rose;te with Nat edges sewn on the material 10 be
ornaniented which Is afterward cut away under
meath. ana disk ~ bright color in silk or attn
is substituted. The centre Of this Is pulled through
the point where the eathers meet. TO form piston
or II preferred. a beaded ornament may be sub
stitdted. after which narrow edging Is sewn in
FATHERS around the circle formed by the insertion.
The leaves are made in like fashion and lined with
green satin. and the stems arc made with a lace
figure cut out and applied
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FORGOTTEN LOVE STORIES.

Many man who has been unsuccessful wooer
has lived 10 bless tho day that ne refused by
his sweetheart. In fact. It may safely he said that
there is hardly quondam lover that would renew
his suit after lapse OF years II given the oppor-
tunty
When look n Carrie Nj whom used 10 love
so nady." remarked cynical bachelor the other
day how thank my stars that she Tilted me- To
think how | enviod Jack Nj. and felt so and
miserable that went out OF town 40 that would
not hear OF the wedding. wonder II he thinks
he mas the best OF now, dare say he does
poor fellow and that he loves his Carrie still, in
spite OF embonpont and Increasing self-suficiency
Well, he is welcome to her. and feel grateful TO
then both for my escape,'
To q woman old ado-er IS adorer still In
spite of years and altered looks she never quite
loses the sense OF possession which a avowed
preference gives her. and II he has consoed him
self by marriage she still feels conscious superior
ity when shs meets with her successor-an assump-
ton which would surprise her ancient sutton who
undoubtedly considers himself lucky over what he
is plea sed TO call his mistake" who would have
his sense OF humor considerably tickled II he
realized the half-possessive halftender. and per
haps-who knows Just a little regretful way in
which he is regarded by his old love- who cannot
realize that hcr day is completely
maiden lady who was making visit 10 friend
residing in another city wa asked by the latter II
she happened to know Mrs. A, fash?nabe
Not Mrs. A, but know Mr.. A very well.
she answered with conscious smile, that Invited
questions.
She tod how Mr.. A had been "one OF her
beaus" in days gone by and under pressure con-
fcsscd that he had wanted 70 marry her.
1T will be quite awkward meeting him she
concluded with Importance. and dare say his
wife viii hate me-" little dreaming. poor soul, that
what in her lonely life had become to her OF such
importance had completely faded away from the
memory OF the busy man o, the world. who looked
at her curiously when they happened to meet
short time aftcrward.
81 used 10 know 2 lady OF your name" he said.
musingiy "who must have been some connection.
remind me somewhat OF her"
1T is not uncommon name she answered. too
proud TO show that she felt wounded
NO he answered. indifferenty "a " the subject
did not interest him and that all
Just then his wife swept by. splendid in her
grand apparel. and called 10 him that she
going home. AS he Joined her the Old maid gave
little sign. 81 might have been I'm her place II I
had cared to be" she aid 10 herself with kind OF
fororn pride. but the wife does not know 1t. and
he does not remember
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adjustment Of ideas concerning the rigors Of m,
The young women who had arranged 10 sit by ths
bedside of sick soldiers. reading to them or writing
letters for them 10 the loved ones in far-awav
homes. disappointed grevously disa ppointed
for the sick men five pretty smart-looking fel.
lows. who able to walk without assistance
tramp to Hook Mountain. three miles away banda
n pair of oars with the ease Of a college oarsman
and find little If any for those warm and
loungng pajamas. The young women. however
equal to the emergency. and despite the
fact that the soldiers are causing hours ~ WORRY
for the benevolent young hearts, and doing every
thing that supposed sick men ought not 10 do, the
work OF paiamd ma king goes cheerfully and
hope beats high that tho next batch Of soldiers
Will be the real thing In the way Of sickness
One soldier. who had not seen a razor or barber
since long before the charge up San Juan Hill re-
quested one of the young women 10 take him to
get shave" She took him but she lost him
How, she can never tell Every barber shop IN
town searched but soldier found so
the good Samaritan had 10 report, I've lost nv
soldier" Another young woman entertained four
soldiers the whole afternoon AZ her home. the
river. where the four sick" had regatta Of
uncommon interest. one Of the five soldiers walked
TO Hook Mountain. coming back. however with a
high temperature and announcement for the
nurses. Another was taken out driving.
And 80 II is that the sick soldiers being looked
after I'm Nyack by committee of young women
who as fair and good the best soldiers in the
land could wish or the best in the country
hope for. OF the far arrived has the
chls and fever the rest having a picnic
Nyack. however. is an hosptabe place and sick
or well, soldiers will find ready welcome
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ant wel-shadcd lawn md garden while In
the the grounds slope 10 the cool. ieafy banks
~ the Sebago River. All about dainty mead
ows and wood-crowncI Hill slopes. while the resist
less tides Of old rise and fall almost al every
door.
Mrs. Stcvcns's den is the main floor Of the
house opening upon the side entrance. 1t has two
sunny windows between which stands her desk. a
well-nlled bookcase. broad library table couch
easy chairs md typewriter constitute the furniture
A wide oid-tashlo~cd fireplace with It's brass md
irons Ia a most attractive feature especially when
on cool days the logs send forth their CHEEKY glow
Above the narrow mantcl some Of tho many
pieces Of old china with which the house Ia
filled and close by IT, with its fax still upon the
distaT. n the busy hand had left 1t but for
moment is an old spnnlng-wheel.
THE pictures I'm tho notable for
their rarity or costlncss. but because they repre-
sent the faces Of those who have been and are
leaders in This worlds battle against wrong
beautiful copy Of Hoffmans Christ hangs above the
bookcase: Neal Dow in his study Lady Henry
Somerset. Miss Agnes T.. Slack. secretary Of the
Worlds Womans Christian Temperance Union:
Anna Gordon ard many others well known Ia the
field Of reform meet every hand. But the
face which appears so often that II may he said to
permeate the entire room 10 that OF Frances WI
lard | counted fourteen pictures ~ her In the
den alone while in Portland this summer and
they are scattered throughout the entire house In
n the whose many responsibilities and
great work show I'm her thought marked face.
Surely It would be impossible for 10 stray far
from the ideals and desires % Frances Willard in
a dominated by herself
The woman who Is the presiding genius ~ the
room and the home IL strikingy handsome and Of
commanding presence. Her face when In repose Is
grave. bur It breaks into lines OF tenderness the
moment she begins to speak, and her smile has n
summers warmth and caressng. Every line in
her face indicates strength. patience courage and
tireless pcrsiscncy. The record which the room
Itself gives of constant work and lndefa liza BILE
worker. Indeed. If Mrs. Stevens to be put on
trial for the discovery OF her chief failing II would
undoubtedly be the sin OF overwork Few women
men. venture TO say. arc seated at their desks
so early remain patiently toing for so many
hours. She keeps two stenographers busy the
greater part OF each day and still her swift pen
dashes of number!ess personal letters. Almost the
sole relaxation OF her busy days is drive 10 State
headquarters In Portland behind Madge her stanch
and true temperance horse. who has carried her
UP hill and down dale for sixteen years Madge Is
a beautiful creature, with sleek. glossy skin and an
eye full OF IRE and intelligence. She has the III
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wise counsellor She WAS elected 10 this place
then. In u few brief months found herself in the
trying position OF acting president Of the National
foresight Of Miss Willard was never more appar-
ent than when she nominated Mrs. stevens to the
presidency and the blessing TO tho organiza-
tion in Ia wing experienced u hand upon helm,
In these months Of stress and danger cannot be
Mrs. stevens has profound wisdom. gracious
Woman snn n0T%rsm VITA
methods She IS a fine presiding officer the bus
ness OF her State conventions being got through
With dispatch ana ease She has always time. too.
FOR the graceful ,cour'esies which mark the con-
yer tons OF Woman's Christian Temperance
Union. Her grasp Of subject IL most compre-
hcnsvc. She secs, as do few people. the end from
srcs brought about and her plans wise md
deep hut she is saved from being in any
ship from the fact that her character is built upon
ouch solid bedrock Of principle. She is born
leader. and where she leads her woman are glad
30 follow
srBSCRIBES TO a CREED OF LOVE
only those who best know her realize the depth
Of her religious nature. Her creed is truly the
creed Of love: her life one OF peace and good
Will Her Bible always lies close hand upon
n Min s6 sh0 OF S'dng ed too
the well-worn New Testament living upon. her
white ribboners to study the New Testament /
love the New Testament. No human being has
ment means by loyalty to Christ" Among the
last words spoken by Miss Willard. Hotel Empire.
% Loyalty to Christ may well be called the key
note 10 Lillian Stevcnss life and more clearly
than do most people. she finds Christ always among
His brethren. In poor stained. sorey burdened
humanity.
I'm early life she Joined the church Of her father
the Cniversalist. which at TINT time was like tho
orthodox church. save on the divsive a,les-
ton. but for the last fifteen she attended
the socalled Evangelical churches almost entirely
Indeed. II has been aughingy said of her that she
is In good and regular standing win ali the
churches In Portland Cergymen Of every denonni-
nation are among her close friends Or Dalton
for years rector OF the Episcopal Church called
on her after Miss Wizards death. and said Mrs
Stevens. do not suppose | shall ever have a
chance TO say anything about you after YOUR
death. 50 have come To say IL 10 your face and
then he told her In earnest eloquent words what
he believed her life to be = a power for and an
example OF Christianity "
DIR. Bellows. one OF the leading pastors in Port
land a few years ago preached sermon on Mrs
Stevens. The text was taken from the Bible hut
her life given the embodiment of the tert
She IL respected alike by orthodox and liberal
Catholic and Protestant. and everywhere her
works do praise her "
Just above her desk in her cosey den 10 nm
illuminated card bearing the motto: I will never
leave thee and underneath In Mrs Stevens's own
for herself and the other general officers during
the current year: 1 will trust and not be afraid9
a courage which dares all things in the interests
OF duty. and trust In the ultimate victory ~
righteousness as simple and direct as that OF a
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204 FIFTH AVENUE,
HER TWENTY SECOND TERM.
MRS. l.. VI y. STEVENS rs ONCE MORE
HONORED BY MAINE WOMEN.
Between 3oth & 3lst ats

FRANCES wIrr.iRD's SUCCESSOR AHD THE or'ArI
TIES OF LEADERSHIP SIZE POSSESSES De
sCRrRED ny Az ASSOCIATE WORKER
The election for the twenty-second time Of Mrs l..
VI y Stevens 70 The presidency OF tho Maine branch
OF the Woman's Christian Temperance Union seems
10 confirm tho statement often made that Mrs
Stevens after Miss Willard has been for many
years the most popular white ribboner in the
National president Mrs. Stevens has taken what
seems to be the popular side Of the Temple
question and has publicly declared herself 20 he
in favor Of discl1imng all responsibility FOR what
has merely been IAN afiillat ted interest Of the Union
Her speech this pcrplexing question AT Bangor
on Thursday Inst was said 10 have met with uni
vcrsal approval
IF IT be that ones home Is exponent Of
ones character then there must be. in peculiar
rugged simplicity and OF beauty in the character OF
the who since the death OF Frances T.
Willard. has been called 10 the position OF leader
ship In the National Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union" said Katherine Lcntc Stevenson IN
Tribune reporter yesterday.
The house which constitutes the outward OK
preston OF Mrs Stcvenss home splri, has been built
for nearly century. and Is square and solid in hp
pearancc. II stands upon ground which has been
in the Stevens family since the town first set
tied and faces the main street In the quiet peace
ful little village 81 Siroudwater. suburb Of Port
land. Me. 4 side entrance opens upon tho pleas
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now ONE NURSE SAVED 4 LIFE.

When a young woman called Al the Newly ON
Hospital yesterday and approached an attenua'e1
form which lay moionlcss on one OF the heds 'ne
wan face Of the boyish Hooking soldier glanced i"'
moment at the huge bunch Of exquisite roses
which were placed in his hand, and then LOOKING
forgot the flowers.
The soldier patient was Walter Hubbei' ana INC
young woman who brought him the roses WIS
Jessie A. Church the young nurse. whose devotion
had saved his life.
It Will he remembered that Of the first seventy.
Ave sick soldiers 10 be taken from Long isaho
city to the New-York Hospital Walter HuooeHs
was the one life to he despaired of. Even Surgeon
Sternberg himself sat down beside the dying hoy
that evening in Long Island City and. with tears
I'm his eyes babe the young soldier goodby. Then
II was that Miss Church stepped forward a.,
sympathetic well as energetic nurse having con
WINGED her patient that she would not leave ms
side throughout the coming night, found that her
whole-souled interest had awakened In him Keen
desire TO fight for life
When the morning broke, every possible ehort
having been made ward of DEATH IL was seen
that the young soldier could be sent safely 10 New
York for hospital attention. where he might prop
ably recover.
Miss Church comes from Western New-York ana
is OF a well-to-do family. She took her course N
training at the Metropolitan Hospital and finished
In January last with the highest honors For the
las, few weeks she has been nursing Rough
Rider from Chicago. who has recovered sufficiently
TO 80 home. Her services are in much demand