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Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-03-28
Mortimer's Last Victim.

The bloody dramatic coloring given
to the close of the life of Mary Shaw
Gibson, by Charles Mortimer has Just
had an additional element impaired
to it. She was murdered in Septem-
Der, 1872 After the most diligent and
fruitless search for will, her brother,
James Rush, was granted the admin
istration of the estate, and on the 2Sth
of October, 1878, the final account hav-
ing been rendered and approved, the
estate then having come to the knowl-
edge of the administrator and aggre-
eating in cash, real estate, and solvent
debts, about $4,000, was decreed to be
distributed share and share alike to
James Rush and Pat. Rush of San
Francisco, Mrs. Israel Champion and
Mrs. Jos. Baldwin of Sacramento,
Michael Rush and Catherine Moane
of Ireland, sisters and brothers of the
deceased. But week ago last Tues
day, in looking over bundle of papers
which had been taken from Mrs. Glib
sons house to that of Mrs. Champion,
and which papers had frequently been
looked over before and pronounced
valueless, the long sought for will and
testament of the deceased was found.
1t is dated October 21st, 1860, and is
duly executed The devisees therein
mentioned are James and Patrick
Rush, Mrs. Champion, Mrs. Baldwin
and Mary Jane Champion, aged
twelve years, and George J. Baldwin,
aged eight, the bulk of the property
being left to the first four. The exec
utors are Isreal Champion and S. S.
Baldwin. The provisions of the will
are in accordance with the frequently
declared intention of decedent to leave
her property to such of her folks as
had, at her request to all of them, fol-
lowed her to California. Judge S. s.
Holl this morning filed in the Probate
Court petitions to set aside the de-
cree of distribution under the admin
istration and for probate of the will.
The hearing is set for April 9th next.
The effect will be to divide up $4,000,
which, otherwise, would have gone to
the brother and sister in Ireland,
among the California heirs.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-03-28
Temperance Movements.

In the legislative aspect Of the fact,
the temperance movement in this
State is assuming significant position.
A bill has passed the Legislature that
no liquor shall be sold within two
miles of the University, and that nc
liquor shall be sold on election days
Vacaville demands the same re.
straints thrown around her institu-
lions of learning that is given the State
University. Local option has passed
A bill is pending to make it a misde-
meanor for one man to ask another to
drink. Then comes the moral suasion
process, when women appear in
saloons and places where drinking is
practiced, and pray and entreat that
men shall cease traffic in that which
causes crime, restitution and DEATH
Northern Californian.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-03-28
LOOK OUT FOR FIRE.
Municipal Economy.


Los Angeles Fire Company No I, at
a special meeting held last evening,
passed the following resolutions:
WHEREAS, The Common Council
of Los Angeles, by its action in refer
ence to the furnishing of Los Angeles
Fire Company No. with horses to
haul their steamer, has exhibited the
weakness of vacillation and finally
laid higher value on the economy of
horse flesh than of human vigor and
muscle, therefore be it
Resolved, That this company dis
band at its next monthly meeting
april 18th, 1874, unless in the mean
time some action be taken by the
Honorable the City Council (and the
Honorable the Mayor in regard to
procuring a fit span of horses to haul
to fires our ponderous machine.
Resolved, That we appeal from the
decision of the Honorable the Council
to the tribunal of their masters, the
PEOPLE, and ask them to instruct
their servants in their duty IN the
premises.
Resolved That copy of these reso-
lutions be handed to the different pa
pers of this city for publication.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-03-28
The Pacific Coast Wool Growers

The Pacific Coast Wool Growers
Association, with capital of $3.50, 900
in 10000 shares, has been Incorporated
lately at San Francisco. Its objects
are "to raise, purchase and sell sheep
and wool; to lease and purchase sheep
ranges, and to acquire such real estate
and other property as may be neces-
sary for the purpose of the associa-
tiOnv
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-03-28
"jeems Pipes" Tonight.

Stephen Massett at o'clock to-
night at the MERGED Theatre, opens his
specialties of fun and sentiment, and
we expect to see full house upon the
occasion. The programme is varied
and interesting, and his comicalities
and limitations will be greatly enjoyed.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-03-28

Favorable mention was made by the
company of the Fire and Water Com
mittee, Huber, Gerkins, and Val
DEE, who favored the purchase of the
horses. Therefore we say "Look out
for Fire.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-04-23
picture as the group of gipsies that painters
are 80 fond Of"

picture as the group of gipsies that painters
are 80 fond Of"
- The Globe of St. Louis publishes a
letter from Mount Vernon, ILL.,, which gives
some account of new kind of crusading by
ladies in that town. On Friday last Mrs. S.
S. Wilson, accompanied by her sister-in-law,
Mrs. Thomas Watson, went to the drug store
of E. NJ. Shepherd and demanded to see the
prescription on which her husband is in the
habit of obtaining liquor at that establish
ment. Mr.. Shepherd being absent the clerk
refused the demand, but advised her to see DR..
Porter and have him revoke the prescrp-
ton. Mrs. Wilson, regarding this as mere
attempt at evasion, told the clerk that if he
did not give up the prescription she would
blow his brains out, at the same time present.
ing pistol at his head and appearing to be in
great excitement. A parley ensued, and
finally Mrs. Wilson was induced to call on
DR.. Porter, where, with her pistol drawn, she
obtained speedy revocation of the prescrip-
tion. The ladies then proceeded to Shep-
herds saloon and DR.. Johnson's drug store,
and with weapons presented gave them their
orders. after which they went home, much to
the relief of all doctors and saloon keepers of
the town,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-04-23
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YORKVILLE, s. c.:
THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL %, 1874

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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-04-23
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
NEW ADVERTISER ENTS.

r. C. Dunlap, Agent neutrality-suspicious.
reaux-Chamber Sets WaSllstands &c
Cooking Stoves-Walnut Chamber Suit
Rocking s-Mattresses--Spring Beds:
r. M. Dobson Il Co.-And Still They C0me-Oh !
My.oh! How Lovely-Plaits;mVs,ls Wai1 Sna
Vciling-Right this way, Gentlemen-Well ell
Chains-BIeached Shifting g-Razors-Picks,
Pocket tKnives-Trunks-C s-Cartridges-Pow-
der and Shot-Wrought Nails-Hammers-
Fish-Hoes-P -Planes-Salem Jeans-Straw
Hats-BvngsvileS Shirting-Saw Handles.
w. B. & j. B. Williams Administrators Sale
NJ Strauss &Son-Trunks and Carpet Bags-Our
Stock--Ladies' Hats--Lawns, Organdles,
&c.-Dress Goods-Pique
J. S. r. Thomson and T. S. Jetterys- ys-Assigneess
Sale--In Bankruptcy--In the Matter OF
James McElwee Bankrupt.
Kennedy, Latimer & Hemphill-New Goods
Dress Goods-For Gents Wear-Groceries
John Il. Hubbard, Deputy u. s. Marshal-1nter-
nal Revenue Sales.
J. Ed. Jefferys. Secretary-Mackey Chapter No.
Is, R.. A.. M.
W. II. u J. p. Herndon-Guano.
Fine Piano for Rattle.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-04-23
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Heavy freshets on Cumberland, Tennes-
see, Stone and Duck rivers are reported, with
the consequent destruction to property. The
water.courses in Tennessee are said to be
higher than at any time sine 1S47.
The printers of Titusville, Penn, struck
for increase of wages, when the proprietors of
the Daily Courier prosecuted the Topographic
cal union of Titusville for conspiracy. The
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-04-23
UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT.

UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT.
In the United States Circuit Court, in ses.
sion at Charleston, the following criminal
cases were disposed Of: W. R. Murphy, for
retailing liquor without special license; plead
ed guilty, and was sentenced to three months
imprisonment and to pay a fine Of 5000. AL
fred Walker, for fraudulent removal of dis
titled spirits found guilty and fined 5000,
and sentenced to three months Imprisonment.
Obediah Parker, Melville Mooney, Alfred
Paris and VIM. r. Love, for violation of the
internal revenue laws, were each fined 5000 and
imprisoned three months. Thomas Mullinax
and John Martin pleaded guilty of illicit dis.
tlling and were sentenced to fine of $500
each, and three months imprisonment in the
Yorkvlle Jail.
All of the above prisoners, except w. E.
Love, we're brought here on Monday evening
by Marshal Wallace, and turned over to
Sheriff Glenn. Love jumped from the train
while it was standing at Wheeler's Mill, 81
miles from town, and made his escape.
BY an order of the Court, John Alexander,
of Union county, charged with illicit distil-
ling, is transferred from the Jail at Charleston
to the Yorkville Jail, to await his trial at the
August term of the Court in Greenville.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-04-23

MUSCULAR FORCE IN THE CoUNTRY.-Ac-
cording to the Department Of Agriculture the
amount of muscular force now available for
agriculture labor is relatively if not actually
diminishing, and bears smaller ratio to the
work expected of it than formerly. We are
told that every year it becomes more costly
element of production. There is good deal
of muscular force lying inert at the street
corners and other localities of our large cities,
a very considerable part of which is absorbed
from the rural districts, where it is more
needed. If the farmers, however, are losing
ground in one direction the results of the co.
operative feature among them in the West
for the purchase of agricultural implements
show that in purchasing they have thus far
made great saving.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-04-23
THE CASE OF WALKER SMITH.

Walker Smith, charged with the murder of
John Sanders, alias John Robertson, was ar
rested last Thursday by Sheriff Glenn on
bench warrant issued by Judge Mackey, and
committed to the Jail in this place. On Fri
day night Judge Mackey came here for the
purpose of investigating the matter, and after
hearing the evidence adduced before him,
decided that the case was not bailable, and
remsnded the accused to Jail to await his
trial, at the next July term, for murder.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-04-23

The ARKANSAS AFFA1R.-The Little Rock
imbroglio still receives large share of official
attention. The position of the Government
in the premises is unchanged from that indi.
Gated in the kilograms Of the Attorney Cen
eral to the contesting Governors, and the
instructions of the War Department, that the
Federal troops are not to interfere unless the
public peace is endangered or the rights Of
tho Government outraged. Information was
conveyed to the President yesterday that Bax-
ter had seized the telegraph lines, thereby
preventing their use by the other parties.
This of course would be an unwarrantable cir.
cumstance that might call for the action of
the General Government.
Telegraphic dispatches show that the post
master at the seat of war is becoming nervous,
and is undecided as to which faction he is to
deliver the official mails of the State, and he
has accordingly communicated with Post
master General Creswell, who, following q
precedent, has instructed him to deliver mail
matter addressed either to Baxter or Brooks,
whether directed to them as Governor of Ar
kansas or not, to the party whose name appears
in the direction, while letters or documents
addressed to the "Governor of Arkansas"
are to be held until further instructions. A
day or two will probably bring forth some So
luton of the troubles in the unhappy region
of Little Rock, and in the face of oil advlces
from there, it is not too much to imagine that
the bayonets of Federal soldiers may become
necessary to subdue the war fever that contin-
ues to rage among the adherents of the dispu-
ting parties. Washington Chronicle, lSm
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-04-23
BOARD OF OFFICERS.

By order of Capt. Christopher, command
ant of the post at Yorkville, Assistant Sur
geon Girard and Lieutenant Whitehead have
been appointed a board to investigate and
report in full as to the conduct and manage
ment of the detachment of troops commanded
by Lieutenant Benner, and reported by the
grand jury of York as having forcibly en-.
tered the residence of Mrs. Mooney. The
board met yesterday for the purpose of COM
mencipp the Investigation.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1874-04-23
RAPE OF A WHITE CHILD.

We learn that on Wednesday afternoon of
last week, near Petty's Bridge, in CASTOR
county, N. c., little white girl, only nine
years of age, daughter of j. D. Torrance, was
brutally ravished by a negro named Dick
Jackson, formerly slave of D. F. Jackson,
of this county. The cries of the child at
tracted her mother, but che did not reach the
scene until the brute had accomplished his
fendish purpose. A warrant has been issued
for his arrest, and every effort will be made
to secure his capture.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1874-02-06
4ar,n, bouse amp Sarnen.
ELECTRICITY AND VEGETATION.

Mr.. Ell. Bridgman, of Norwich, Eng
land, has lately investigated the influence
of electricity on the growth of plants,
and has used for this purpose a very
weak galyanic battery, or rather single
element with weak acids, in order to OBJ
tain very weak current. He takes
three-inch square glass plate, and after
laying upon it two strips of sheet tin close
to, but not touching each other. covers
the plate with felt soaked in rain water.
On the latter he spreads a. thin layer of
cress seeds, that had previously been we'll
soaked in rain water. The two wires of
the battery are then brought into contact
with the strips Of tin, and their other
ends stuck through the felt. The cleo
trio currant is Immediately established.
one-half of the felt having positive, the
other negative electricity. On another
piece of moist telling. entirely disconnect-
ed from the battery, is placed also some
cress seed, in order to observe the differ
ence in the growth in the two portions of
seed. After tho lapse of four days. the
seed on the positive side of the first
piece of telling gave signs of germina-
ton, while their bulls we're shriveling up
and becoming black On the negative
side of the telling the seeds were ct the
same time swollen, and their hulls, which
retained their natural color, were beginn-
ing to burst. In six days time the first
shoots broke forth. The seeds on the
second plate of felt, which were not un
Ger the influence Of electricity, first
sprouted many days later The most
peculiar result of this trial was. however,
that while on the negative pole, where
there was every sign of stronger deveI-
opment, the root sprout sank downward
into the moist telling. on the other hand
on the positive felt the root sprouts rose
upward from the blackened and dried up
seeds. The upward movement of the
root sprouts has already. in 1867, been
observed by Blondeau; bu. be ascribes
it to the influence of electricity in gener-
al, and not especially to the positive cleo
tricity
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1874-02-06

A humorous old fellow fell in with an
ignorant and rather impertinent young
minister. who proceeded 70 inform the
old gentleman in positive terms that he
could never reach heaven unless he was
born again, Il have experienced that
change asd now feel no anxiety"
And have You been born again !"
said his mpanion, amusingly,
'.Yes. | trust bave.'' baa
;" said the ole gentleman, eye
ing him attenti7ely, Il don't think it
would hurt you to be borne once more"
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1874-02-06
A LESSON FROH A HEATHER CHiNEE.
From Travels on HorsebacI


The Chinese are always kind to ami
mails. and never punish hence a mule
that, in the hands of foreigner. would
be not only useless but dangerous to
every one about it, becomes, in the pos
session of ChinamaD, as quiet as a
lamb and as tractable as a dog. We
never heheld runaway, jihiog or q vi
cious mule or pony In Chinaman S en-
ployment; but found the same rafting,
cheerful pace maintained over heavy or
light roads by means of turr-r of cluck-k.
the beast turning to the right or left.
and stopping, with but hint from the
reins. This treatment they extend to all
the animals they press into their service.
Often have ] admired the tact exhibited
in getting large drove of sheep through
narrow crowded streets and alleys, by
merely having little boy lead one of the
quietest of the flock in front; the others
steadily followed, without aid either from
a yclping cur or u cruel goat Cattle,
pigs and birds are equally we'll cared for.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1874-02-06

10 cleanse tainted meat barrels this
method is recommended by VI. |. Lewis
of Rosendale, Wis, in the Western Far
mer.: Use the barrels for scalding tubs
tit designed for pork by putting there
IN, say two quarts Of wood ashes for the
first hog, and If more are TO be slaughter
ed retain as much of the first water as
possible. and add little more ashes ::
the more ii is repeated of course the more
sure the success. IF the casks are too
small tc use for the purpose before
specified, should venturo to try the hot
water and ashes alone with very thor
ough manil u alton with scIuh broom,
aud thornug6 shaking of the cask aud
letting ID stand for sotne time and lastly
rinse thoroughly with cold water" Mr..
Lewis adds that pork or beef are more
likely to sroil in a new eask than after
they have been used, and the salt or the
pickle has thoroughly fermented them.
Until then they will need more viei.
LIANT eye than afterward. other things be-
ing equal"
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1874-02-06

How A FARMER CAUGHT = THIEF =
According to the Watertown Welt1ncfGer.
German farmer living between Ocono-
mowoc and Monterey, having missed
some grain from his barn, set iox-trap
over the hole through which the arm of
any one had to be passed in order to
open the door, and had the satisfaction
of being awakened about midnight by
the howls of the captured thief Upon
this he went TRANQUILITY to sleep again,
and IL the morning arose aud let the
thief loose, after giving him a good
thrashing. The Weltburger says that
Le is how at Watertown with his arm in
q sling, and exhibits no more desire to
steal farmers grain
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1874-02-06
Is& .EtENH:HENEN:0 ~ 4 i,
i0@4EU n A L GI Al
ENXS1 SYZIINNZ2M

DR. j. r fIIL1R-Being sworn, says graduated st the
OF Penna in 1888 after so years
perfected DE-. Filters Vegetable Rheum attic
Syrup. guarantee an infalibe cure for Nerve Kid
ney and Rheumatic diseases TO- this 18th April 1871
v.r.,.- A; OsBoURN. Notary Pubic PA;la.
wefe Cured BY and will satisfy any one
Ing = Rev hos Murphy, b. D. ,Frankford Pha Rev H
Eng. edla Pa Rev buchanan, Clarence Iowa Rev
r!ttsiord, N Y. Rev. Jos Beggs Falls Church
should write DR. Filter Phila for e1pa
aoofy gratis $50 Reward IN.
suraoie no charge Sold By druggists
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1874-02-06

FRITTERS. -Take two or three eggs;
little sweet milk stir In little -four and
beat It we'll drop with spoon 10 hot
pork fat; turn, In second or SD, as they
cook very quickly These are splendid,
and very hasty.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1874-11-28

w The patronage of the public is
respectfully solicited.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1874-11-28

Isaac West, Ki oder
Danl. Serfass Jr, L Towamensing
Daniel Sensinger, franklin
Levi Hartz, Weatherly
Edward Kuntz, Summit Hill
Frank Borgan, Banks
George Berger, Mahoning
VIM II Scott, Kidder
Henry Campbell, Franklin
Howell Evans, Summit Hill
Simon Walk, Franklin
@. NJ, Howell, Banks
WIN Nicholson, Kidder
John Hunsicker, Mahoning
Harrison KunBle, Kidder
A. J. Brodhead, E Mauch Chunk
Gideon Miller, Mauch Chunk twp.
Charles Fritz, Nesquehoning
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1874-07-30
Lice on Cattle.

The North British Agriculturist. in
narticle on vermin on cattle. gives lives
some suggestions as to how, to treat the
pest, %, would take time by sthe fore
top, and on the slightest indication of
their presence, make prompt exami-
nation, and if lice are detected apply n
remedy. It is senseless, it saws. to
wait until the 5 unfortnnate wrs.ch mas
removed the hair from his own skin
and spread his tormentors among his
fellows. The pediculi or lice, of which
almost every animal has its own pecu-
liar species, are not difficult to kill. A
good scrubbing with soft soap and wa.
ter will remove them. Linseed, or any
other oil, prevents, their smieratingsnna
destroys them bit tile efficacy. of the
ol! is increased when to every pint ia
added an ounce Of impure cerbolic acid.
or OF Burnett's zink Chloride solution
Decoctions of tobacco and steyesaore
also poison the yermin, an ounce to the
pint Of water being generally used.
Where the animals have been much in
tested, a second dressing shouldf take
place about week after the first. and
brushing, cleanliness, and usually 5 o
more liberal dietry also enjoyed. :
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1874-07-30
A Daring Girl.

A girls heroism saved number of
lives near Louisville, KY, few DAYS
ago: a portion, of o picnic party went
TO the picnic grounds in covered
furniture wagon, and the driver hay
ing left his seat TO fix something
about the wagon, taking the precaii,
ton to unhitch the horse on the side
next steep bluff along which the road
ran, the horses becoming frightened
started off, and tho wagon was rapidly
nearing the bluff when Nellie johnson,
q girl fourteen years of age, climbed to
the drivers seat, reached down over the
dashboard and secured the reins, and
by the exertion of all her strength
brought the team to standstill. The
affair is described as a most thrilling
escape from terrible catastrophe, and
the little miss is the recipient Of praise
from all sides in the vicinity of her
home.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1874-07-30
A Forgotten CITY.

The late Lieut.. sGarnier discovered
last year in Cambodia, the ruins of n
great ancient city, Angeor. These ruins
are OF extraordinary magnifcence, both
IN point OF extent and architectural
ssplendor. The sides of the principal
temple measure no less than two miles
and quarter in circumference, and the
remains OF endless roads, buried in for.
ter monument, leach, if possible. moro
astonishing than the proceeding. Ths
architecture and sculpture of This for.
gotten city exhibit n very adyanced
knowledge of the arts, and the great
temple is described as tho MASTERPIECE
OF some unknown Michel Angelo. An.
geor must have been one. of the great.
est cities of the globe, and yet of- it'd
history no account remains. Nothing
is known ofsits past, save that ia Obi. I
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