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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-06-24
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Remarkable Boy Forger.
James Barber rs years old who lives ON
the top floor of the orphans court bull
ding is i'll prison ON the charge Of laaceny
and forgery says The Philadelphia Times
Detectives Miller and Sharkey ON Satur-
day arrested him in Mount Moriah Gem
etery for stealing a warrent for ST.. 80
belonging TO Judge William N. Ashmuu
and forging the name of the Judge and
that of City Treasurer Bell in an attempt
to- have il cashed. The warrant represen-
tea the Judges salary for three months
and was delivered by letter-carrier mt
the court building ON Wednesday morning
last it having been sent by mail from the
auditor generals Office at Harrisburg.
The lad either took IL from the mail box
or from table in the judges room. lie
then wrote letter to City Treasurer Bell
saying:
Please give me a check for this warrant
! and send by bearer. Yours,
w. N. AsHmAN.
Young Barber took the warrent and
forged note TO Mr.. Bell The warrant
was not indorsed and the lad was told
to take it to the Judge and have him sign
his uame on the back. The hopeful
lOILtI itil Dut it0Atb VI kblllA w - HN5 =
Ashman he stopped at place in the
vicinity and placed in the vicinity and
placed the judicial signature to the back
of the paper. He again visited the city
treasurer who upon carefully examining
the warrant discovered that the amount
written $1,000 i'm the body of he warrant
while the figures were $50. The lad was
a gain directed to return with this warrent
TO Judge Ashman and a letter written by
the city treasurer calling attention to
the mistake in the warrant was also
sent. When a safe place war reached
the redoubtable youngster destroyed
Mr.. Bells note and composer one Of his
own. l said Please send up your bill
something's wrong in your account.
When the note was delivered to Judge
Ashman he was puzzled and said that he
would call at the city treasury. When
he called there the Judge and the city
treasurer soon learned the true state
of affairs The detectives were immed
lately employed to catch the thief and
foreer. Later in the evening the lad
seeing that he was bafled sent the warrent
to Judge Ashman in company with a letter
signed Jimmy SO So When arrested he
made a consfssion and also acknowledged
that he had robbed a number of desks
in the court building and stole Judge
PenrOse's OvcrcOat last winter.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-05-06

DR.. Crandall has effected sale to a
Los Angeles firm of carload of fire.
clay from tine mine owned by himself
and J. H. Carter, located on the north
side of the valley. The clay is pro-
nounced iirst-class for the manufacture
of crucibles. Such clay is very scarce in
the United States and this will prove to
be valuable find, and likely to result in
the establishment of large manufae-
turing industry here in the valley, as
the clay is in inexhaustible quantity
and can be u llized in numerous ways.
for furnace and stove lining, chimneys
and the like. Dry Lake, just to the
east of Rosomond, also furnishes I'M
limited quantities of pottery clay, far
exeelhng that found at Elsinore, and
which has received so much common
dation from experts and the press; but
then our clay is in Antelope Valley, you
know.-Lancaster News.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-05-06

Major Jenifer, of San Fernando, was
in the city yesterday.
Gov w. IL, Mintzer, of Cotton, is
paying Los Angeles visit.
Mr.. o. G.. Weyse is passenger by
the south.bound train to-day.
Mr.. Frank N. Rust returns to-day by
train from San Francisco.
Mr.. j. W. Gardner went up to San
Francisco yesterday on..a brief business
trip.
Mr.. jesse H. Arnold, a prominet citi'
zen of Orange, was in the city yesterday
and made a call at the HERALD office.
Col. Marsh will go to Riverside to.
day to install Uniform Rank of X. OF
p. A large delegation will accompany
him.
DR.. o. H. Cougar went north yestsr.
day by train, en- route East and to the
national capital. He will be absent
several months.
Mr.. Chas. p. Thurston, the popular
manager of the Sisson h Croker Com
pany, of this city, is up in San Francisco
on brief visit
Col. Da Ponte, editor of the New Or.
leans Picayune for 25 years, now pro.
prietor of the Fowler ranch, Kern
county. is passenger by the train due
here at $50 to-day.
Mr.. John Keefer, of New York, son OF
Col. Samuel Keefer, OF Monroe, arrived
in Los Angeles on Sunday. He is well
pleased with the country and Monroe
especially where the great keefer Hotel
is to be built.
Mr.. Warren Wilson, editor of the
San Diego Daily San, was in the city
yesterday on brief business visit. He
reports great activity in San Diego in
building and other improvements.
Mr.. Phil Seldner, one of the solid
men OF San Francisco, has become a
partner with Mr.. Philip Hirschfeld in the
wholesale stationery business in the
Downey Block, and brings his family to
stay. Such men are desirable and very
great addition to Los Angeles.
Col. W, H. Howe, of Kenosha, Wis
consin, is at the Depot Hotel He has
been U. s, Judge of the eastern district
of Wisconsin for two terms, Colonel in
the army during the war, and is consid.
cred strong candidate for the United
Senate.
Mr.. Elmore, of Ft. Howard, Wiseon.
sin, is at the Depot Hotel. He is one of
the best known gentlemen in his State,
and indeed in the Northwest, He went
there at very early day and is now y
years old, hale, hearty aud happy as he
was a quarter of a century ago.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-05-06

There is continued and intense excite
meut in regard to petroleum in Los An.
geles aud Ventura counties. A company
of Sau Francisco capitalists are prospect.
ing for oil in the Sespe region, while the
great Standard OIL Company are very
busy in prospecting the oil basins on the
rancho of Hammel 4 Denker and rancho
La Brea.
The continued development of oil in
La Puente and Petrolia is very crafty
ing. A well has been recently borednear
Santa Paula in Adams Canon, Ventura
county, that yields so barrels per day.
Others will be sunk in short time.
West of this city on La Brea the
work of sinking oil wells has been begun
by Pennsylvania firm in good earnest.
Messrs. Hanmel & Denker will doubt
less sink some wells in a short time on
their portion OF the oil basin in the
Rancho Rodeo de Las Aguas. Oil gushes
out of the rscks ON this great rancho as il
does in some of the hills in this city.
The artesian well of Mr.. War A.
Weld, in the Cahuenga valley, is flowing
water and petroleum, while two wells
sunk for water in this city have reached
petroleum. On all sides the petroleum
boom is spreading.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-05-06
slenor rarini,. Performances.

sIenor Farini,s Performances.
This Justly celebrated vocalist, with
an excellent company Of the amateur
talent of the city, will present tomorrow
night at the Grand Opera Hause
the exquisite opera, Marta. Previ.
Gus to the opera the following very at
tractive concert programme will be rem
dered: /. Overture, orchesta. 2. !
Fear No Foe, Pensuti; Mr.. II. Harding.
3, Bolero, from Sicilian Vespers, Verdi;
Miss Jennie Winston. 4. The Old
Sexton; Mr. George Hammel. 8. Cav
atina Roberto, Meyerbeer; Miss NJ.
Cowper. 6. Waltz Rondo, Gumbert;
Miss Lillian Breed. 7. Sextette Lucia,
Donizetti; Miss Nell Carter, Mrs. DIR.
Clark, Mr.. Tanning, Mr.. Stonemann,
Sig. Farini, Mr.. Harding, Mr.. Pendle-
ton. s. Grand Scene and Finale from
Lucia, Donizetti; Miss Nell Carter.
Following is the cast; Marta, Miss
Annie Wiseman. Nancy, Miss Ida
Wiseman. Lionel first actl Mr.. A.
Jeffrey; second act) Mr. j. Dreyer;
third and fourth acts) Mr.. Chas. Auer-
bach. Plunkett, Sig. A. Farini Lord
Tristan, Mr.. b. c. Holiness Farmers,
servant maids, hunters and huntresses.
Marta will be gwen also at the Satur.
day matinee, and Saturday evening the
grand opera, II Tr6vatore, will be pre-
sented with the following cast; Leono-
ra, Mrs. w. II. Gilbert; Azucena, Miss
Ida Wiseman; Irez, Miss M. Cowper;-
Manrico, Mr.. Chas. Auerbachj Count
D'Luna, Sig. A. Farini; Fsrranda, Mr..
X. Lander; Ruiz, Mr.. N. Terry; chorus
of soldiers, servants, etc.
Those holding exchange tickets are
requested to present them at the box
off ee, to avoid the rush at the door, this
afternoon. These charming operas will
be done in truly artistic manner, and
all should avail themselves OF the OPP
portunity of bearing them.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-05-06

in good season and don't forget to take
with you a bottle of Hostetter's Stom-
ach Bitters, which will revive and bene-
fit you when fatigued; will nullify the
hurtful effects of water contaminated
with zinc from the ice cooler, or stag
nant and brackish; relieve indigestion
produced by meals Of uncertain whole
someness. hastily bolted at odd times in
railway stations. and protect you from
the influence of Initiated or malarious
air and through draughts. To the
travelling public this admirable safeguard
and specific Is rendered in a convenient
and agreeable shape. An ordinary
ships medicine chest contains no such
comprehensive and reliable remedy.
fact we'll understood by mariners. The
commercial traveller, tourist. emigrant,
miner and western pioneer, all appreciate
the value of the Bitters. 1t cures dys-
pepsia, costiveness, liver complaint, ma
larial disorders, inactivity ofthe kidneys
and il q fine nerve tonic.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-05-06

To-day
At2o'clOek
The Grand Sale
OF the schiefelin lots.
TO day, today, Schieifelin lots
LIQUID Bread cures dyspepsia.
TansiIl's Punch Cigars ut p o. Cigar Store.
Go to DR.. Baldwin, dentist, widney Block.
I'm. to day, grand sale OF the Schieffelin
lots.
Some new rooms now ready at Iron Sui.
phur Springs.
The Goblin" is the only selfactlng fire
eItinguisher
Plans for 1.-THE schlefelin" can be seen at
the sale today.
DR.. williams, specialist in diseases of the
head throat and chest.
Try Liquid Bread. T.. J. Walton & Co., l6
Requena street, agents.
90 to the Pony Stable. Il N Main street,
for stylish turnout cheap.
The most wonderful compound of toe age
is Or Hcnley's Celery, Beef and Iron.
Ghirardelli's prepared cocoa, most ex.
cellent substitute for tea and coffee.
Itisawoll known fact that the Oldest and
most reliable painters supply store is at ID
North Main street.
Free carriages to the Sohe6slin Sale TO-
day leave my Office at 1880 this afternoon.
Beu. e. Ward, Auetioneer.
The best physicians of the country pre-
scribe LIQUID Bread. 4. ]. Walton & Co.,
10 Requena street, agents.
Protect your homes with the Giblin Self
Acting Fire Extingulsher. Besserer Fran.
cisco, general State agents, ONCE "a N. Spring
II you wish to feel strong and vigorous
drink David Nicholson's Liquid Bread. L.
J. Walton Co., lG Requena street, agents.
Our demand for Anheuser beer is unpre-
cedented. We have lowered over all other
competitors, Notice the signs, taste the
beer and do not forget to call for "Anheuser
Busch only. The one agency Is at No. CD
North Spring street.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-05-06

Did you ever stop to consider the ex.
pcnse Of growing vines till in good full
bearingy Then you know the value OF
the lots in the Hubbard tract, and If
you have noticed how cities grow south
west, then you would know their value.
If you have seen the wisdom OF making
an investment where the property is adj
vaneing, then surely You will buy one.
Be at the sale Saturday at l0A. NJ; have
a splend d free ride from the Nadeau,
and good music. The grand bus train
will start at 10. Be there.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-05-06

60 acres u mile outside OF city lin
It's near Pico st., equal to any prop
erty sold for $500 per acre this year M,
Price per acre, only st.,..,,. ......s ]o'
I6O acres foothi 1 land most delight
fully situated commanding view o.
the ocean, the valley and the city ~
acres grapes, acres orchard, ete ,etc
The finest vegetable land In the state
No frosts No irrigation needed:
have nothing OF the kind equal. Per "a
100 acres Of very fine land two
miles outside of city limits west m,
r9 10 I acres most desirably situated
land In Pasadena for s6OOO, This
property Is worth $4,000 for SUP Ill
Vision. There is nothing Ike II at
Nice cottage oi4 rooms, halls and
closets, with two large lots 6Oxlf2
feet each with alley at rear. You
must make your own price. Come
10 acres in the city. covered with
orange and other trees, ON principal
streets. VIII make 46 large, elegant 90,
lots worth $500 each. Price b,OO'
IL acres on Warrington street, GOV.
cred with fruits Of all kinds one OF
the very best large tracts In the city M mn.
Price ...........,......... ,.,..-.... Iu,uV'
Elegant residence on Pearl street.
lin III Mac nISees In the city. Price = 1850
Elegant corner property, lots hne
large ii-room house, beautiful lawn
etc. remarkable bargain at " ,bO,
Magnificent lot on Main street. lVsxsl'
feet with brick house of II rooms. This
cheapest property In the city, location con
sidered. Price on application. Immediate
possession. -, No.
shares OF water stock. As fine fruit and
vine land as can be found In the county
Very cheap as a whole. Admirable for sub
dizlsion. Price on application.
mined 10 the land; miles from r. X. There
Is nothing in Southern California to com
pare with this tract at the price offered
Price on application.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-05-06
C. EDGAR SMITH, M. D.

once, CORNER SPRING and SECOND SITS, |
mis- HoILRNBEOK BLOCK.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-05-06

The San Bernardino IHde1 says; Mr.
T. Wilson paid an official visit to the
Needles before returning from. San Fran
cisco, and we are indebted to him for the
following interesting items; Peter Ma
guire has discovered aud located the
Black Metal mine thirty.tive miles south
of the Needles, on the California side
The mine shows an immense body OF ore
which assays from 200 to 1000 ounces
per ton. West and Clark are working a
mine eight miles south of the Needles
which promises to rival the Bonanza
King. The gold mines on the Arizona
side, twenty-five miles southeast OF The
Needles and twelve miles from the Col
orado river, are paying handsome re
turns.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-05-06

The north.bound train had eleven
passenger coaches going out Of hero yes
terday.
A Church excursion party came in
Yesterday over the S. p. lines There
we're a couple Of cars in the party.
Judge Hatch occupied the bench in
Department No. of the Superior Court
yesterday for Judge Cheney, whose wife
is III.
Out Of fifty-three hotels and restau.
rants in this city, forty.two employ no
Cinnamon, while eleven continue to use
the Mongolians.
Ia some cases where families have dis
charged Chinese help the Chinese vege.
table dealers have refused to sell them
their products.
A Raymond and Whitcomb excursion
got in this morning over the G. 5. Ry
and its connections. The names will be
found in the HERALD to-day.
Yesterday was the anniversary of the
expulsion OF the Macmillan army from
Mexico. 1t was duly observed by all
the people OF Mexican blood in the city
There is every probability of another
bank in Los Angeles. 1t is to be Ma
tional Bank and to go in the Nadeau
building, with II, IL. Boyce as president.
On Tuesday Mr.. NJ II. Ledbetter was
stricken with slight stroke of paraly-
sis. For time it seemed serious, but
yesterday he was reported much better.
The train from the north yesterday
had no less than eight passenger coaches
attached comisg into this city. There
was no excursion on her but this was Just
the regular travel.
The HERALD acknowledges the receipt
of an invitation to the "Pink Tea Social
Of the ladies Of the e. l.. A. Episcopal
Church. TO be held this evening at Cres-
eenta Block, Downey avenue.
The sidewalks along First street, be.
tween Main and Los Angeles, are being
properly made of cement. There is
room for plenty of the same sort OF i'm
provement in many parts of the city.
The Weyse Brothers report the re-
ceipt Of telegram from San Francisco
yesterday stating that in their suit with
she oni'ea o'a'es eonoe e h '"o u'''"'
'ery' 'hey caine ou' i''ss oo'''
A long train OF fine cattle passed north |
Yesterday to furnish beef to the San |
Ero,o;soo n,orLat The staers come from,
the santa Margar;ta ranch nm the bor.
derland between Los Angeles and San
Diego counties.
The Board of Trade is moving to get
the Government to establish system OF
cottage hospitals at San Pedro. The
project will call for the expenditure of
about Sl5O, 900 The place is an excel
lent one Tor the purpose.
A.wc A r post was established
n no" - - ca...1,.' ~ a. 81
al hiVers'ue i"S' o"'uiu"y "'n s"e 'o
loving oheers' Dr. y. .. "iii, ~
DAVIS, .. V. Vi D. u. Eoe I, u ~ '. ~
Nj. H w Holmes. O D.: Rupnels.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-05-06

foregoing desire respectfully solicit the
Carroa
attention placing and writing all risks
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-05-06
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Cheer IpI HcIp NJ Han d.

"1'm afraid shall have to be taken
to hospital or the poor house. | have
been sick so long that my husband, good
and patient as he is, cant stand the wor
ry and expense much longer No, you
won't dear wife and mother See what
Parker's Tonic will do for you. Plenty
of women as bad off as you are have
been rescued almost from the grave by
it. 1t will build you up, curing all all.
ments of the stomach, liver and kidneys,
and is simple, pleasant and safe.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-05-06

For some days past negotiations have
been in progress for pigeon shoot be-
tween Crttenden Robinson, of San Fran
CISCO, and Martinez Chick, of this city.
yesterday F. R. Day received a dispatch
which completes the match. 1t is for
$500 side, money up, at 100 pigeons,
Nottingham rules, and will take place at
Agricultural Park on May 18th. Both
of these gentlemen are noted shots and
the coming contest is looked forward to
with great interest by lovers of the gun
and trap.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-05-06

At meeting of the directors of the
Schieffelin Hotel Company yesterday
the plans for building prepared by
Messrs. Davis & Wilson were adopted.
The building will be of wood with three
stories high, with two lofty towers and
balconies, The architecture is ornate
Queen Anne and makes very pleasant
appearance. The grounds are already
ornamented with flowers and fruit trees,
and will make delightful surrounding
for this great beautiful hostelry.
The edifice will stand on the site Of
the present SchiefIelin mansion and com
mand a fine view of the city and country
Advertisements for proposals for build
ing will appear soon.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-05-06

For rich aud poor who wish TO enjoy
good health, and who do not wish to re-
sort to bitter, uauscous liver medicines
and oathartics, is the concentrated liquid
fruit remedy, Syrup of Figs. Sample
bottles free and 80 cent and 81 co bot.
ties for sale by c. +, Heinzeman, agent,
Los Angeles.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-05-06

We have tested its virtues personally,
and know that for dyspepsia, biliousness,
and throbbiug headache it is the best
medicine the world ever saw. We tried
40 other medicines before simmons Liv-
err Regulator but none of them gave us
more than temporary relief. The Reg
ulator not only relieved but cured us, -
Ed Telegraph and Messenger, Macon,
Georgia.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-05-06
The Anna Boyle Theatrical
Troupe.

This company of experienced and pop
ular people are producing some very in
teresting modern dramas at the Vienna
Garden. The opening nights were de-
voted to Hazel Kirke. This was fol.
lowed by that ever popular little vau-
deville, "FAnehon,' and hereafter the
the thrilling melodrama, "rhe Lauca.
shire Lass, will hold the boards At
the popular prices charged these people
afford very nice way of spending an
evening. Go and see them.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-05-06

1t is reported that some fine gold
quartz has been found in the mountains
near Alpine Station. The rock assays
from SIS to $50 per ton.
In the Mutah region, north OF Sespe
hot springs, vast ledge of gold bearing
rock has been discovered and will soon
be the sensation of the day.
Should the S. P. r. r. pass down the
Sespe it will open up a tremendous
amount of business in petroleum and
gold mining and in grain growing.
The mountains and gravel in the
northeastern part of Ventura county
and the north end OF Los Angeles county
are all streaked with gold.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-05-06

Of the age in the medical line is the
liquid fruit remedy, Syrup OF Figs, man.
utaetured only by the California Fig
Syrup Co., San Francisco, Cal. 1t is
agreeable to the taste, acceptable to the
stomach, harmless in its nature, painless
yet prompt and thorough in its action.
For sale by C. F. Heinzeman, agent, Los
ANGELES.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-05-06

A fast power press is being built in
Chicago for the HERALD, and, upon
its arrival, this journal will appear in
an eight-page form and with many
striking new features. Until our new
press facilities shall be at hand we
are compelled TO postpone the inau-
guration OF many improvements.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-05-06
Happiness and Health

Are important problems, the former de-
pending greatly upon the latter Every
one is familiar with the healthy prop
critics of friit, and no one can afford to
be sick and miserable while the pleasant
concentrated liquid fruit remedy, Syrup
Of Figs may be had Of our enterprising
druggist, G. F. Heinzeman, agent
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-05-06

Young and middle-aged men suffering
from nervous debility, premature old
age, loss of memory, and kindred symp-
toms should send 10 cents in stamps for
large illustrated treatise suggesting sure
means of cure. Worlds Dispensary
Medical Association, Buffalo, N. Y.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-05-06

c. REwARD-Lost, on Sunday, May I'd,
CO gold chain. The above reward will be
paid on returning the same to l.. HARRIS,
Allen Block. my4 81
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-05-06

In another column appears tue
nouncement Of the Los Angeles ice
Cream factory. This establishment, as
will be remembered, furnished very
fine quality of cream last year, al model,
ate prices, and is even better prepared
this year to supply the public. 1he
factory is located at the Los Angeles
City Ice Company's works.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-05-06

vxTANTED-Bids for plumbing and paint
w ing six room, one aud Que half story
house. Enquire Geo. o. Ford, Grand Cen
trail Hotel myo-u
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-05-06

Major Bell yesterday received tele-
gram from Topeka, Kansas, as follows;
"Col. Sam Hertner was shot Chicago
in the riot (Signed),
MAJOR SMITH"
As Col. Sam Heilner is visiting the
East it is feared that this name
"Hertner" means Heilner, our former
townsman. An Associated Press dis.
patch received later calls the name OF
the person shot, 'Sam Fielden." Now,
who is the man? The many friends Of
Col. Heilner in this city hope to hear
that he is unharmed
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-05-06

As superb hair dressing and renova
tor, Ayers Hair Vigor is universally
commended. 1t eradicates scurf and
dandruff, cures all eruptions and itching
of the scalp, promotes the renewed
growth of the hair, and surely prevents
its fading or turning gray.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-05-06
The California southern.

A Boston paper publishes the follow
ing statement of the above railway for
the first two months of the current year;
This company's statement for january
and February is as follows:
January. February. Two months.
Earnings. S26, 664 S47, O55 SIS, 7l9
Expenses S,772 s,669 81 al
Deficit d. s22,1Os sl,614 s2S, 722
OF the above expenses, SIS, 7S3 in
January and Sl4,sI9 in February were
extraordinary expenses ON account of
washouts, etc. These deducted, the OPP
Grating charges were S29, $50 in January
and the deficit but So, 1926. The operat-
ing charges proper in February were
$50, $40, leaving a surplus of Sl3, POS.
The March, 1886, gross approximate
earnings were little under $50, 900.