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The herald., 1898-07-02

Santa Monica Fourth of July celebration
Bombardment by Spanish warship. Crane
fireworks.
The herald., 1898-07-02
An Escape That Was a Miracle

Brakeman F. L. Smith of the Southern
Pacific is alive today, but how Il happens
that he is still breathing, neither he nor
any other man can explain. He ough. 10
be dead, for he went to certain death, but
as it occasionally happens, his proffer was
refused--he was found mot available at the
present time
1t all happened down on the desert where
most of the queer inexplicable events of this
part of the world do occur. Smith wa:
running along the tops of the cars as the
train was pulling into that little oasis
called Walters station, when he slipped
and fell, diving down head first between two
cars. The wheels were going at lively
rate and those of the crew who saw him
go Immediately began to calculate how
many basketfus Of fragments he would
make. There was not one chance in ten
million for a man to take that fall with
cut at the very least losing leg or so.
and as far as probabilities go he was
dead man two seconds after he fell from
the car roof The train was stopped and
the men prepared to sweep Smith up, when,
to their amazement. he came limping up
from the spot where he had fallen 1t was
a miracle. He had not received any other
injury than a few bruises, and thorough
scare. Smith is now regarded as mas
cot, and will never have any serious harm
befall him from a railway accident-that
Is what railway men say, and they ought
to know something about it.
Notes and Personals
Whiskerless John l.. Truslow has gone
to his post of duty as general agent for the
Santa Fe in San Francisco. He intends to
let 'em grow again as rapidly as possible.
The Stea nshiu cnmnanx has reducad the
The herald., 1898-07-02
Railroad Men and Old Glory

River station of the Southern Pacific looks
like a United States pos., for there are
flags of all sizes flying from every possible
coign of vantage. There are seven large
ones displayed, each of which was raised
with appropriate ceremonies. One from
the station itself representing Mr.. Sey-
ler's patriotism, another is on the shed of
the bridge men, another ornaments the
little refuge of the coal men. and is big
enough to look as If it would toppls over
the slight edifice it is on; the round house,
the car shops, and the paint shop each have
one, and one flies from the depot. If the
men can find another place for a pole they
will surely throw another banner to the
hreeZe in a dav or
The herald., 1898-07-02
Carpet Samples

One yard square, a good rug for general
use, the grade that sells for SOC by the
yard; you can use ether side and IN ,
the ends are neatly finished; To- c0YC
day ......................
The herald., 1898-07-02
Special Shoes

Mems genuine full stock Calf Lace and
Congress Shoes, made on the latest
style of last and toes; all o. m
sizes; $3.50 shoes To- NI.SU
Women's Tan Goat Oxfords new coin
Tonight NI."
The herald., 1898-07-02

So pieces Assorted Yelling in black,
white and colors, Is inches wide, IT,
plain and Chenille dots, zoe quail &c
A large assortment of black white,
fancy Chenille and plain Tuxedo mesh
yelling. Is inches WIDE new, large and
closely dotted effects, worth Csc ~.
a yard; Today ZDl
$50 Wash Wells in cream with woven
edges and figured designs, full n
yard long and regular 35c values; Z0C
IOday at... .......................
The herald., 1898-07-02

A:kZ4MBURGER& SONS
(zl7Nx GREATER PEOPLES STORE \/zssss.41s
K&@&&E
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-02-16

ment. For four years he was chief Of the
hydroeraphic office ana by bis energy
brought up the Office TO n high standard.
He was lucky to SET 50 important 2 ship
as The Maine considering his actual rank,
which is that u commander, hut immc-
diately justified the departments judg-
mont in the selection by running his ship
straight into q dock in New York harbor
tu avoid running down 4 packed eXcur-
SION boat
Ills officers are also 4 good lot, ineIud-
ing Lieut. Commander Richard Vain
wright I.ieut4. g. II. iIolman John Hood
and O. ". Younger. Lieuts. Gunor
@radcl G. W. Flew }. T. Blaudin and
4. W. Jenkins. Cadets j. Il. Holden.
NJ +. Culveriue. Amos Bronson and
y. T. Boyd, Jr. Surgeon l.. g. Hene-
berger, Faymuster G. ". Littlelield,
chief Engineer c. +. Howels. Past ASST
ant Engineer G. +. Bowers Assistant
Engineers j. II. Norris ANA y. Il. Merritt;
Cadet Engineers Pope Washington and
Arthur Grenshaw: Chaplain J. p. Chil
wick and Lieutenant Of Marines \. W.
CutIin
the keel of which was laid down in the
Erooklyn navy yard in lHSS.
She is Of G6S2 tons displacement with
not tonnage of @120 length 3lS feet,
breadth - feet; mean draught Il feet
inches; with indicated horse power of
92i% ana estimated speed Of T45 knots
She cost $2,5n0,-yo
Her armor is of Pinch nickle steel AMI
her turret 15-inch with main turrcts
equipped with two 1o-inch guns in each.
Her secondary batteries include seven
rapid fire six Founders and eight one
Founders of the same kind.
The Maine was attached to the North
Atlantic squadron Immediately after be-
ing placed in commission.
The Maine had a steel hull and COM
piemCnt of S7i men.
The widest CONSERVATION prevails in
Havana. The wharves are crowded with
thousands of people. 1t is believed the
explosion occurred III Il small powder
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-02-16
SIGSBEE.'

The officers referred to in the above
are Friend W. Jenkins ANA Assistant En-
@incer Darwin r. Merritt
From the wording of the Dispatch the
navy department thinks it possible that
they We're on shore At the time of the
accident
The secretary Of the navy received an
other dispatch from Key West at the
same time with the above, but its con
tents We're not made public.
The orders for the lighthouse tenders
We're at once sent to Key West in plain
language, thus avoiding the delay that
would have arisen from the use of cypher
Paymastcr Charles W. I.ittIelicld, who
is given in the list of officers on the
Maine. has recently been replaced by
Paymastcr Ryan. He is now in Wash
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-02-16
At lo.45 o'clock what remains of the

At 1o.45 o'clock what remains of the
Maine is still burning.
Capt. Sigsbee and the other officers
have been saved. 1t is estimated that
over 100 of the crew We're killed but it is
as yet to give exact details.
Admiral Mantorela has ordered that
boats of all kinds should go to the assist
ance of the Maine and her wounded.
The Havana tiremen are giving aid.
attending carefully to the wounded as
they are brought on shore 1t is a ter
riblo sight.
Gen. Soano and the other generals
nave been ordered by Capt. Cen Blanco
to take steps to help the Names crew in
every way possible.
The correspondent Of The Associated
Press has been near the Maine in one Of
tne boats Of the cruiser Alfonso XIII and
seen other Of the wounded. who corrobo-
rate the statement of those first inter-
viewed that they were already asleep
when the explosion occurred.
CAPTAIN Sigsbec says the explosion oc-
CURED in the bow Of the vessel. He re-
ceivcd a wound in tire head. orders We're
given to the other officers to save them
selves as best they could.
The latter. who were literally thrown
from thcr hunks in their night clothing
gay" the necessary orders with great
lf-posstsson and bravery.
At 1880 =. NJ, the Maine continues
burning. The first theory was that there
"a1 been "a preliminary explosion in the
Santa Barbara omaga2in@ with powder
or dynamite below watcr
\ tmral Mmtcrola believes that the
FIRST .zplos.on Was of grenade shell
that was hur!rl over lhc navy yard.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-02-16
ADRlFT ON THE ICE.
Fishermen on Lake Erie Afloat on Ice or Have
Already Perished

buffalo. n. y, Feb ia number of
men, estimated at between 20 and 80
who We're fishing through the ice on
Lake Erie several miles up the lake,
are believed to have lost their lives or
are adrift on the ice on the lake A
large rescue party is on its way
through binding snow storm up the
lake shore and will not return before
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-02-16
Washington Forecast.

Washington. Feb. 15.-Forecast for
Wednesday: New Hampshire and
Vermont: Snow, probably clearing;
Wednesday afternoon or night: colder:
easterly gales shifting to northwest
erly.
For Massachusetts. Rhode Island,
and Connecticut: Snow in the early
morning, followed by fair; much cold
or; probably a cold wave; tempera
ture will fan u to % de grees, Wednes-
day evening or night: southeasterly
gales shifting to northWesteriy
Signals are displayed along the At
lantic coast from Savannah to East
port.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-02-16
Poor and Weak
Catarri1 and Bronchial Trouble
Had no Appetite Now Better in
Every Way-A Delicate Child.

"Some time since took q sudden cold
and could not get rid of it. Being subject
to catarrh and bronchial trouble / coughed
terribly. l lost my appetite and grew
poor and weak and | did not feel like
work. | began taking Hoods Sarsapa-
rilia. IN a short time the cough disap
peared, l slept we'll, had good appetite
and | was better in every way. Last
spring l was not feeling well, ! had no ap
petite and no strength. l resorted to
Hoods Sarsaparilla and soon felt more
like work. Ny little nephew was deli
cate child and had humor which trou-
bled him so he could not rest at night.
He has taken few bottles of Hoods Sar-
saparilla and now he has a good appetite
and is able to sleep" Miss ABBIE j.
FREEMAN, South Duxbury, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-02-16
Continued on page 81

Any sudden change in the condition
OF the atmosphere is certain to bring
It's harvest Of coughs and colds These,
II suffered to run on, are likely to ter
inmate in consumption; but they may
be readily cured by DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-02-16
RAIN OR SNOW CLEARING.

Boston, Feb. 15.-Local forecast for
Wednesday: Threatening With light
rain or snow, followed by clearing:
rapidly falling. freezing temperature;
winds shifting to northwest, becoming
high
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-02-16
Capt. w. B. Jones Dead.

Baltimore. Feb. 15-Capt. VIM. T..
Jones the last Of the old shipbuilders
who made Baltimore famous for her
clipper ships, died, this morning, aged 50
years.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-02-16
St. Croix Nearly Free Of Ice.

calais, Nc, Feb. 1.-THE river is clear
of ice to Within an eighth Of Il mile Of
the upper steamboat wharf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-02-16

It's a mistake to imagine that itching
piles can't be cured: a mistake to suffer
a day longer than YOU can help. Doan's
Ointment brings instant relief and per
manent cure. AT any drug store, % cents.
mon wad& fri IF
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-02-16
MAINE GRANITE.
The Subject of a Big Claim
Now Before Congress.
Uncle Sam Sometimes Fails to Pay
as Promptly as He Should.
The Famous Horse Book Causing Endless
trouble for cougressmen.

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Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-02-16

Charles Z. Tracey, aged 40. we'll
known Christian scientist died at Mer-
iden. Conn, Tuesday, of heart failure.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-24
ADVERTISEMENTS.
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 Vigor.
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Free samples of a most remarkable remedy are being distributed by the State Medical Institute, Fort Wayne, Ind. It cured so many men who had battled for years against the mental and physical suffering of lost manhood that the instf- tute has decided to distribute free trial packages to all who write. It Is a home treatment and all men who suffer with any form of sexual weakness resulting from youthful folly. premature loss of strength and memory, weak back, varico- cele, or emactation of parts can now cure themselves al home.
 The remedy has a peculiarly grateful effect of warmth and seems to act direct to the desired location, giving strength and development just where 1t is needed. It cures all the ills and troubles that come from years of misuse of the natural functions and has been an absolute sue cess in all cases. A request to the State Medical Institute, 193 First National Bank Building. Fort Wayne, Ind. stating thai you desire one of their free trial pack ages will be compiled with. The institute is desirous of reaching that great class of men who are unable to leave home to be treated and the free sample will en- able them to see how easy if is to ba cured of sexual weakness when the proper remedies are employed The in- stitute makes no restrictions. Any man who writes will be sent a free samnle carefully sealed in a plain package so that it's recipient need have no fear of embarrassment or publicity. Readers are requested to write without delay.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-24

The main hall of the Native Sons building was tastefully decorated on the evening of the 18th inst. on the occasion of the exemplifcation of the ritual by California No. in the presence of the officers of the several local parlors and all but one of the grand officers. The work was given to perfection and was highly commended by the grand officers, who declared that 1t was a magnificent object lesson for those who witnessed it as a guide for future action In the car rying out of the ritual. At the close of the ceremonies there the team from Cali fornia Parlor conferred the Argonaut de- gree on a number of anxious candidates in a manner that has never before been eKcelled.
 L. G. Fenn, D. D., assisted by W. M Minton, charter president of Sea Point Parlor, and now district deputy of Ma rin County, installed the officers of that parlor in public last week. after which there was a great feast, and many speeches were delivered.
 The grand presiden has appointed c. J. Licht of Mount Shasta Parlor district deputy for Shasta County ]. J. Morrisey of Marysville for Tuba County and H. Lichtenstein for Alameda Parlor
 The officers of Brooklyn Parlor were installed by G. N. Van Orden, D. D., as- sisted by J. J. Jamison as grand secre-
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-24

as to whether additional water can be secured which will give the city an ample, permanent supply. These gen tiemen, Messrs. Thomas Addison, L. J. LeConte and Edward F Niehaus, have reported that 1t Is possible to develop supply of water sufficient to provide TOT the needs of the city for thirty years to come and that 1t will not be neces- sary to sink the wells more than 200 feet.
 Where they expect to get the water Is undisclosed, but MT. Hanscom states that the place Is within a radius of six to ten miles from Berkeley. It is pro- posed to sink wells and erect a pump Ing plant, and the committee has been authorized to proceed with the sur Yeys, estimates and experiments and to eXpend not to exceed $2500'
 Meanwhile the condition is daily growing worse. The danger from fire gives every householder little peace of mind, while they are forced to witness the destruction of their gardens, on which thousands of dollars have been spent. The dust has become an intol- erable nuisance, but there is no means choked and there is grave danger of an epidemic of disease.
 On July 16 the Board of Trustees is sued circular calling the peoples at tentiOn to the deplorable condition of affairs, stating that it has no hope that any immediate relief will be accorded, and urging consumers to strictly ob- serve the rules of the water company. which forbid the watering of lawns, gardens and grounds or washing win dows and sidewalks.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-24
MORE DONATIONS FOR
 THE RED GROSS
MONEY AND NECEssARIEs ARE
 STILL POURING IN.
The State Department Receives Some Handsome Sums-Notes of
 the Workers.

Donations were received at the State Room from Hollister, Miss Holmes, Berkeley Pacific Grove, Hopland, Santa Cruz, Monterey. Los Angeles, A Galpin, San Jose, Oakland, Anti oeh Ferndale, Danville, Sacramento.
 Mrs. George II. Buckingham has been ap- pointed chairman of the Nurses Committee. and was at the Red Cross tent early yesterday morning
 Mrs. Fanny Lent of the Nursing Committee has gone out of town for a few days.
 Attention is particularly called to the publl- cation Of the reports of San Francisco Branch meeting of June S0
 Donations were received at the ferry from Mrs. J. G. Clark Mrs. Truesdell, Mrs. Me Crum of Mill Valley and Miss Hamlln's School
 Subscriptions up to date amount to $5s, $50 4s, Collected by Miss Dickson. Post St. presidio h@ooTSIe Eodge No ssl | O O F 4S 90 90 H. Friedrcks & Co.,. collected by Mrs. Fair held held at 6io Grove st, by Clara An O'
 matte Cooper, Annie Seymour Irwin
 Bare, Edward Thorsch. Edward Bunzl 5 IS Collected at Chronicle office .............. 5 co
 Donations were received at the San Francis co Red Cross Society from Milbrae Dairy, Bel mont School. w. P. A; Brewer; Mrs: A $. Miss Weber, Mrs Coleman, Mrs. $. W Cush- man. Mrs. J. M. Gamble.
 Postals were received from Miss Callahan,
  Stratton, Mrs. Lynch, F. P. Tuttle Red Cross Postal Box. 360, Mrs. Scott, Friends 1900. Don ations of postals will be gratefully received at I6 Post street at any time.
 A postal addressed to c. F. Hamon, 16 Post street. is awaiting its owner.
 An entertainment and social was held last evening at Brentwood, by the local Red Cross Society, which netted over Ss0 The pro- gramme consisted of patriotic. humorous and musical selections in which the local talent was ably assisted by the weli-known San Francisco comedians, w. J. Hines and Denis C. Sheerin Mrs. w. J. Hines excelled in pa- trotic selections. Grennan's Orchestra, under the leadership of Professor ]. Fitzgerald of San Francisco, discoursed sweet music during the evening.
 The following programme was rendered.:
 Prayer-Mrs Maxwell, Overture-Orchestra. ''The Star Spangled Banner" church choir; address Mrs W. s. Pierce; Red White and Blue. Misses of the school; recitation Hard tack MT H. Boydson Plantation Melodies, Mir D. C. Sheerin; ''The Flag" Frankie Reed; Patriotic Songs, Mrs W. J. Hines, Cornet Solo, MT M. Grennan; Humorous Selections, Mir w J. Hines.
 The evening closed with dancing and re- treatments
 Subscriptions were received at the State De partment from Caymos, $50; Ventura, i5; Woman's Relief Corps, Bozemann, Montana, ESQ. Sacramento, $500: Mrs. F. L. Farnsworth, Wilbur Washington, s104.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-24

tary and past president and John M Ward of Sequoia as grand marshal The ritualistic work was exemplified by the initiation of two candidates The 1900 committee will give social next Tues day.
 At a meeting of the grand officers an embossed seal of the State was submit ted for adoption by Past Grand Presi- dent Clark and referred to the grand trustees for final action at the meeting in September. The committee was au. thorized to procure the Native Sons stone for the Sloat monument.
 National Parlor has had its officers in- stalled by George Koch Jr., G. T., in the absence of District Deputy O'Keefe The new officers are ". G. Barr, P p; E. M. Hall, P; F. P. Wehe, A. R. Vaughn and D. F. Nunan V. Ps.; Walter Doughty, R. S.; ". B. Larkins. F. S.; P c. DuPuy. T.; Walter Dixon, M. George Koch, W. D. Clark and ". Brown, trustees. Past President w. D. Felt was presented a beautiful badge by the members of the parlor, after which there was e- ad- journment to cafe, where there was a collation..
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-24
PATRIOTIC HELPERS.
Donations Being Steadily Received by the Society-List of Recent
 SnhScrih hers


 Subscriptions and donations are being steadily received into the little organi- zation of Patriotic Home Helpers, but not in proportion to the demands made on the treasury in aid of the destitute families of the soldiers. The list of names solicit ing aid Is becoming larger as the war pro- gresses, until the demand almost exceeds the available supply donated to the so- ciety by the charitable public.
 Among those who received recent aid from the society is Mrs. George Albertine and her two children, who were found in street. The society relieved her imme- diate wants, and are trying to secure work for her, that she may be placed in a position where she will be able to sup port herself and two children. Her hus- band was one of the first to join the Cali fornia Regiment, now stationed before Manila.
 In order to afford the general public ample opportunity to assist in the. work of the Home Helpers, miniature banks are being placed in the principal business houses of the city where money can be deposited for the purpose.
 On the list of recent donors are the fol- lowing names:
 Mrs. W. P. Morgan, s5; Colonel A G. through Mrs. Joseph s. Spear. $5; Cation, Bell x Co., s5; Norton, Teller and Roden. s: h. dianapolis Furniture Company, sl0: W:'D. Q. Rave. sl 30; Rosenthal Bros, 8; Haas & O.. .s10; F. Foster & Co, S2O; Mrs, J. $. Jenks, Sl 50; Mrs. c. R. Watson, S10 Miss E. Wollweber, S1; Mrs. John Haynes. g 50 Ham mersmth X Field. SIP; Mrs. Thomas Denigan. $1; Dr Natalie Selling, $1 Jo and Ed M. Green way S6.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-24
cANvAss1NG FOR MONEY.
Two Men Arrested for Annoying Storekeepers in the Palace
 Hotel Building.

John Farrell and Emmet Callahan were arrested yesterday by Policeman Ross and booked at the City Prison on charge of drunk" but more serious charge may be made against them.
 They had with them typewriter doc ument purporting to be list of officers of "The Young Mems Republican Club, Thirtieth District, at Oak Grove Hall, 92l Harrison street organized July 21.
 Storekeepers in the Palace Hotel build ing complained to Ross that the two men were annoying them by asking subscrip- tions for the club, and in language that was far from conciliatory Ross went after them and arrested them. They were both under the influence of liquor
 Three names were on the document as having subscribed 8 each, viz: Tom Jor- dan. Colonel Jones and Thomas Flint Jr.