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Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-06
FRENCH'S FASHION.
How the Republican Nominee
for Mayor Got His Record.

In 1885 doctor" l.. w. French. the
present nominee of the Republican party
for Mayor of this city, was the Chair.
man of one of the most important com.
mittees in the Council-The Board of
Public Works. In the spring of the
year aforesaid, as will be remembered,
for several months ther, existed bitter
feud in the Republican ranks of this
city, one faction, led by the Daily
Times, upholding the VIGOROUSLY unfit
Chief Mccarthy, and the other making
an equally determined fight to oust him
from his position. French was bitterly
o opposed to Mccarthy, but his foolish
not to say idiotic action, at the time un-
questionably aided the Mccarthy side,
thus prolonging contest during which
the legitimate business of the city was
sadly neglected. However. French Sc.
cured the enmity of the Times, and it
was decidedly case where, "when
rogues fall out honest men get their
dues" In March, 1885, the Times pub.
lished an article, which it is unnecessary
to quote in full, but which is quite to
the point, as showing the character of
the man the people of this city are asked
to elec. as their chief officer. 1t may be
added that the charges were never de-
MED by French. In substance the arti.
Gle was as follows:
H.. oF @ha pnarI IS
Public Works, had general supervision
of public improvements, including all
work done on the streets. At that
time all crossings were made OF thick
boards, which, in time, from
the passing of vehicles became little
worn. The boards were then taken up
and replaced with new ones. 1t was
shown that these boards, of
which great many were used, could,
after they were taken up, have been dis
posed of so as to have added quite a
Deat little sum to the City Treasury.
But the enteprising chairman saw an op.
portunity to supply himself with fire.
wood for season or two, and according
ly, by his instructions, the men and
teams employed by the city were in.
structed to haul this lumber to his resi-
dence on Third street, where it was
stored away for future use. Before the
doctor" was detected he had supplied
himself with wood enough for many
months to come. This action
on the part of French was clearly as
illegal as if he had deliberately taken
the value of the wood appropriated by
him from the public treasury. In some
respects il. was worse, for not only did
he take the property of the city, but be
also made use of the time of the en-
ployes, paid by the city, to carry out his
little scheme. Such is the character OF
this man who is now a candidate before
the people of Los Angeles for the high.
est office in their gift.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-06

1t is whispered that Fraak Hurd med.
itates a terrific scheme OF revenge. BY
way of getting square with those who
elected him to stay at home from Con-
gress it is given out that he will start q
free trade newspaper. 1t is to be hoped
that before Mr.. Hurd puts his hand to
his new plough he will reflect upon
the fate of the man who, having
dropped his cane in the crater OF Vesu'
vius, promptly proceeded to jump in
after it. Those who watched him make
the plunge subsequently expressed the
opinion to his widow that he had merely
succeeded in making bad matter
worse.-New York Tribune.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-06
w. IL. Stephenson i'm the Field.

W. II. stephenson IN the Fleid'
EDITOR RERALD-Dear Sir. Owing
to the fact of my worthy friend, w. D.
Stephenson. having published a card
stating his withdrawal from the Demo.
cratic ticket as member of the Board of
Education, great number of my friends
have been led to believe it was l, l can
see no other reason than that our names
are SO nearly alike. If you have an extra
issue OF the HERALD, please state for the
benefit of myself and all concerned in
to.morrow's election, that w. K.
Stephenson, better known in Los An
geles for the last fourteen years as Billy
Stephenson, and at present candidate
for City Assessor, is not w. ID. Stephen.
son, attorney-at-law, neither has he
Withdrawn his name from the regular
Democratic ticket.
Very respectfully,
w. r STEPHENSON.
Los Angeles, Dec. S, 1886.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-06
A LUCKY IDIOT
Jumps Off Brooklyn Bridge for n
&25 Wager.

New YORK, December 5.-Apother
Fourth ward man achieved fame to-day
by leaping from the Brooklyn bridge
into the East river. Michael j. Hess, q
laborer, was in saloon on Thursday
night with party of friends, when one
of the crowd offered to bet $25 that
Hess would not dare to make the leap.
Hess took up the bet at once. This
morning d. $50 Hess mounted truck
and started over the bridge from the
New York side. As the truck passed
New York tower at about A. M Hess
mounted the rail and jumped off. His
body stiffened out and shot down, strik-
ing with splash which threw the
water ten feet in the air. In few Sec
onds Hess rose to the surface and was
picked up by friend who was waiting
in boat. He was conscious. He was
rowed ashore, carried to the saloon and
s,imulapts poured down his threat. He
revived from the shock and said that in
the period between leaving the bridge
and striking the water, he was not
conscious.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-06
The Patti Agent.

CITY OF MEXICO, December 5.-The
pretended agent of Nine. Patti has not
yet beenIapprehended. He took special
locomotive on Thursday night up the
Central Railroad, catching the regular
train, which left nearly two hours earl
Ter, his excuse being that he wanted to
meet Mr.. Abbey who was on his way
down from Ell Paso. 1t is understood
that the man got off the train above San
Juvn del Rio, since when no trace Of
him has been found. 1t is supposed the
swindler has confederates who will hide
him till he can get away in safety.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-06

man, state that they are supporting him
in his campaign aud are desirous of his
election. We have heard of the state
ment of the Los Angeles Tribune to the
effect that no contractor who has done
work for Mr.. Workman is supporting
him. We know that such statement is
untrue. MAcARIo MENDOZA,
j. L. CRUZ,
I. Lyons,
J. V. YORK,
w h. LEWIS.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-06
A Detroit Firm Assigns.

DETROIT, Mich, December 5.-Charles
Bros & Co.. Wholesale dealers in boots
and shoes. doing business in this city,
and also proprietors of Wholesale store
at Lansing, Michigan, assigned yester-
day morning. The total liabilities are
about 100000. An inventory of the
stock and assets of the firm is now being
taken. The assets are estimated at $780,.
000
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-06
The Cercie Erauca is.

The Cercle Fraucais last night gave
very pleasant concert and ball at Merced
Hall, at which a great number of the
members of the French colony were
present. A comedy by Mr.. f. Voron
and Mrs. Marra.V Voron entitled, "Un
mari dams du Coton," was very well rem.
dered. Madame Maria Voron, an old fa.
vorite. being especially good. After the
play social dance was INDUCED in.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-06
A Great opera House.

CHICAGO, December 5.-About twenty
five leading citizens of Chicago, Marshall
Field presiding, met in an attorneys Of.
flee this afternoon and subscribed mil
lion and half of dollars to build an op.
era house, greatly exceeding the usual
size. The idea is to provide an audito-
rum more suitable for national gather
Jugs than the often.used exposition
buildinp
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-06
STAGE ROBBED.
A Successful Raid by Masked
Men.

ORovILLE, CAL, December 5.-Ths
Quincy stage was stopped this after
noon, near Miners Ranch, by two
masked men, armed with shotguns.
They took Wells. Fargo & Co.. box,
broke the lock, took the contents and
returned the box. They also took the
mail bag, cut it open, took one
registered letter and left the bal
ance. They then went through the
driver and got package of coin,
the amount of which is not known.
N. d. Plum was the only passenger
aboard, they took six dollars from him
but left him his watch The amount Of
treasure in the box is unknown but it is
supposed to be small. Officers are in
pursuit.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-06
Robbers Sentenced.

PLAcERvILLR, December 5.-In the
case of Mills, Franklin and Daniels, con-
victed here last week of robbing at the
Fort Yuma mine, the attorney made a
motion for new trial before Judge Viii.
liams, which was denied. All three
were sentence to the Folsom prison for
term of twelve years.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-06
A Southern Snovv.StOrm.

MEMPHIS, December 5.-The snow
storm which prevailed last night and all
of to-day extended about l5O miles south
of Memphis. The snow was three
inches deep at Grenada, Miss, 100 miles
bere. Trains on all railroads leading
into the city were delayed from two to
six hours this morning, but are now rum
ming regular schedule time. The wealth
er continues threatening and indication
are favorable for another snow-storm to-
night,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-06
He Made His Escape.

CoTToNwooD, December s. Last
night about four o'clock burglars broke
into V. Schneider's blacksmith shop,
secured the tools and then broke into
the Mountain House, took the till and
contents. They then effected 40 entrance
to the dwelling of Adam Schuman and
rihed that gentleman's pockets. AS the
burglar was leaving, carrying a lantern,
Schuman fired at him with double
barreled shotgun. He made his escape.
Fifty dollars are offered for his capture.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-06
Anxlo.Chinese Coalition.

PARIS, December 5.--The Journal ID
Debats says that formal agreement has
been concluded between China and Eng
land against Russia, and that 1t pro-
vides for the cessien of Port Hamilton
to China.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-06
RussO.Turkisfl Coalition.

LONDON. December 5.-Turkey has
sent to the Powers a note asking her ad.
vice on the solution of the Bulgarian
difficulty. The note betrays the exist
and Russia.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-06
A False Report.

A report was circulated yesterday
that DR.. French was to withdraw from
the contest for Mayor and Bill Clayton
was to take his place and receive the
support of the faithful for that office. 1t
was also stated that Joe Manning was
to be Chief of Police and De Carmo
Superintendent of Streets. Mr.. Man.
ming was seen and states that the report
ia false
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-06
snow i'm virginia.

RICHMOND, Va, December 5.--It has
been showing steadily but lightly all
day, and at this hour, ii P. M, the snow
is about four inches deep and still fall
ing,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-06

BE sure you vote the right
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fourth page i'm the Herald to-day.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-06

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page OF the Herald to-day.
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Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-06

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Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-06

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Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-06

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Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-06

He sure You vote the right
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fourth page i'm the Herald to-day.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-06

He sure you vote the right
ticket. If i'm doubt, read the list of
names at the head of the fourth
page Of the Herald to-day.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-06

BE sure you vote the right
ticket. If In doubt, read the list of
names at the head of the fourth
page of the Herald to-day.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-06

BE sure you vote the right
ticket. If i'm doubt, read the
list of names ut the head of the
fourth page i'm the Herald to-day.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-06
An Outrage.

San LUIS OBIsPo, December 5.-A
short time ago Howard j. Fowler and
his wife were legally separated and the
custody of their three children was
awarded to Mrs. Fowler. The lattsr
thereopon took up her abode on the
farm Of her father, T.. Russell, in THE
township. Since the separation Fowler
has made o number of unsuccessful at
tempts to gain possession of the oldest
child, girl of four years.
Last night, accompanied by three 9TH
ers, Fowler entered the house of Russell
and carried off the child. The occu-
pants of the house came to the rescue
and a conflict ensued in which pistols
and clubs were used. The rescuers
finally obtained the child and the kid
nappers made off. Mrs. Fowler was
trigh,fully beaten and bruised and is be-
lieved to be injured internally. The
Others were all more OF less
bruised. Fowler and his companions
were arrested later and jailed. The
men arrested are all residents of Fresno.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-06
The Hayes, Murder Trial.

VJsALIA, Cal, December 5,-The
eighth day of the Hayes murder trial
was mostly taken up in proving the
character of the defendant Beaver.
The testimony is all in. Monday, the
counsel will argue the case. 1t is ex-
pected the case will be submitted 10 the
Jury somtime Tuesday.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-06


BosToN, December 5.-The firm of A.
P. Martin & Co., of Boston, has failed.
The senior member of the firm is General
Augustus p. Martin, ex-Mayor of Bos-
ton, who during the war commanded .
brigade of light artillery, and who is
now one of the most prominent business
men in New England. The firm carried
on wholesale and commission boot and
shoe business, and their establishment
and business was probably the most ex-
tensive of its kind in New England.
The members of the firm refuse TO make
any statement as to their assets or lia-
billties, or OF the causes OF their failure.
The liabilities will not exceed $400, 600,
with assets considerably less. The an
nouncement of the failure has createda q
great sensation throughout the city.
Factories which had capacity of pro-
ducing |, 800 pairs of shoes per day will
be closed at once, thus throwing out of
employment some 700 persons In busi-
ness circles the failure is regarded as
ominous. 1t is known that depression
has been seriously felt by the trade, and
it is argued that il so wise and conserva-
tive firm could not staud the pressure
The outlook for Others in the trade IS
not encouraging.
The Butler weekly times., 1886-10-27
Consumption Cured

An old physician retired from practice,
having had placed in his hands by an
East India missionary the formula OF q
simple vegetable remedy toi the speedy
and permanent cure OF consumption,
Bronchitis, Catrrrh, Asthma and all
throat andLung Affections, also 4 posi-
tive and radical cure tor Nen Gus dibilIty
and all nervous complaints after having
tested its wonderful curtive powers in
thousands OF cases has felt II his duty to
ma it nown to his suffering fellows.
Actuated by this motive and a disire to
relieve human suffering, | will seud free
OF charge to all who desire 1t this recipe
in German, French or English, with full
directions tor preparing and useing.
Sent BY mail by addressing with stamp
naming this paper, w. y. Moves, I49
Powers Bloc Rochester. n. Y. molly
The Butler weekly times., 1886-10-27
THE MISSING LINK.
S;pgular Deformity Of an Intelligent
South Carolina Lad.

One of the greatest physical cur
,osities of the age has been found IN
Lauren county. Darwln's missing
link has been discovered. The fact
that a boy. now over twelve wears
Of age, still wears dresses, has long
excited the curiosity OF the Darrah
community, in Laurens county. HIS
parents explained this by saying that
he was deformed and could not wear
ordinary trousers. The boy runs
and Jumps as well as other children
and shows no signs OF detormtv.
The mystery has been solved by
physician who recently attended him
while he had fever. He says that
the boys backbone is prolonged into
tail about eight inches in length, and
that It is covered with thick growth
of hair. The tail wagS just like
dogs. His parents made several
attempts to make the boy wear
trousers, but whenever the caudal
appendage is bent to one side 1t
pans HIM. The boy is active and
in perfect health.
The Butler weekly times., 1886-10-27
How Long They Live.

A statistical expert clrculates that
If 900, 900 babies started together
in the race of lie $50, 900 would drop
out in the first year, $1,000 IN the
second, $4,000 IN the third wear.
At the end of forty, FIVE years about
halt of them would be still III the
race. Sixty years would see 37o,-
600 gray heads !still at it. At the
end of eighty years there would be
$1,000 remaining on the track ;
fifteen years the number would be
reduced to 2c5, and the winner
would quit the track forever ar the
age of GoS.
The Butler weekly times., 1886-10-27
Good Results in Every Case.

d. a Bradford. wholesale paper dealer
OF Chattanooga, Tenn, writes that he
was seriously afflicted with severe cold
that settled on his lungs: had tried many
remedies without benefit, Being induced
to Try DR.. Kings New Dis overy for Con-
sumption, did so and was entilelv cured
by use of few bottles. Since which time
lie has used it in his family for all Coughs
and Colds with best results. This is the
experience of thousands whose lives have
been saved by this W Wonderful Discovery.
Trial Bottle tree at John g. WalKer's
Drug Store.
The Butler weekly times., 1886-10-27
He Ought to Say it to the RaScals.

Hc tusht 10 SaE III 10 the ht'>caiS.
The Hon. Frank Lauler seems to
amuse the president very much when
he calls at the White house, and
Cleveland is always glad to see the
Chicago congressman. On Saturday,
after introducing the base ball nine,
he asked the president if it was so,
that he had originated a puzzle.
The president looked at him as if
greatly astonished at the question,
and then the Hon. Frank explained
that he had been shown a puzzle
which every one was calling 1.-THE
Cleveland Puzzle.''
''It is little more emphatic in
language than you usually USE"
explained Mr.. Lawler: .'but. then,
office-seekers are mighty peculiar
people, and l would not wonder at
you using any kind of language to
some of them"
''Whatssis the puzzle:" asked the
president, who had grown interested.
"Give me piece OF paper and a
pencil and l will show you,' said
the Hon. Frank.
The two sat down at the desk, and
Mr.. i.awler put down eleven ciphers.
as follows:
ooOo COO 90 90
The president looked at them and
said:
''Well, 1 don'tsee anything strange
about that
mo, not as they stand now,"
said the. I.Chicago congressman.
'But, wait and see." Then he
took up the pencil ,agaln and said:
''Mark straight line down from
the low right hand corner of the first
cipher; that changes it to g. Then
mark a straight line from the upper
right hand corner, OF the fourth
cipher, and that. makes 1t d. Then
put another similar straight line down
on the nth cipher.9 and make it g
also; straight line upon the seventh
cipher to it makes It &. Then an
other streigAt ii'se upon the eighth
cipher to 1t VIII be d..also. and
straight line down on The tenth and
that will make il g. ard there YOU
nave sentence. and one, it is said.
The Butler weekly times., 1886-10-27
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these advantages TO our agents ana the i~et thAt
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money back. No other employer oil agents ever
dared to make such offers, nor would we II we
did not know that we have agents now making
more than double the amount we guaranteed
and but two sales day would give proht OF
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these we wish to send to everyone out oil en-
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We would like to have the address OF all the
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The Butler weekly times., 1886-10-27

A lady a: Wichita rtsrive,, an
offer OF marriage and was - shocked
that she ie.l dead. Thus is n0t a
nominal c,.~c and there is 10 danger
OF an eplden.ic nt thar nature over
spreading tie land. Matrimonial
propositions 30 not usually PROSTATE
women even unto death.
The Butler weekly times., 1886-10-27
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The Butler weekly times., 1886-10-27

In another column OF this issue Will be
found an entirely new and novel >peci-
men OF attractive advertising. l. is One
OF the neate>t ever placed in cur paper
and we think our readers will be we'll re-
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The Butler weekly times., 1886-10-27

1t is an historical fact that no babe
born IN the White house ever becam
president Of the United States. Mr..
Cleveland i headsirong enough not
to be worried by that fact.
The Butler weekly times., 1886-10-27
Notice.

Notice is hereby given, that letters CT admin
lslratlon upon the estate Of sam. +. Hawkins.
deceased, have been granted to the undersigned
py the Bates county probate court, in Bates
county, Missouri, bearing date the 53th daF Of
september 1856. All. persons having claim
against said estate are required TO exhibit them
20 ann for allowance within one year from the
gate OF said letters OF they may be precIEaesi
iFom any benefits of such estate, and If said
claims be not exhibited within two years from
the Gate OF the publication Of this notice they
VIII De forever barred. JoIIN II. SCLEENS.
Il Administrator.