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Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-11-16
A Railroad Combination,

1t is said that a movement is on foot
to establish a joint railroad ticket agency
at San Francisco, and thus do away with
the expenses attached to running each
road separately. Railroad men here
think that the scheme cannot work, be-
cause it would be almost impossible to
handle the business of such place to
the satisfaction of all the companies in
terested. The Southern Pacific is said to
be warmly backing the project,
but this appears incredible because
the Southern Pacific is not in.
terested much which way the
business goes after it leaves California
and to get out of the State there is only
the Southern Pacific and Santa Fe to
choose from. Such a scheme put in
operation would mean a great cutting
down of expenses for the roads having
agencies on the Coast, because it is es-
timated that the whole Office could be
run for $4,000 year, whereas many of
the companies pay nearly that much
each in commissions. Ameeting regard
ing the matter is announced to take place
at st. Louis to-day and much interest is
evoked in railroad circles as to the
result
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-11-16
United states Postal Report.

WASHINGTON, November 15.-The an
nual report of the Third Assistant Post
master General shows that the total cost
of the postal service for the last fiscal
year (inclusive of the amount earned by
the subsidized Pacific railroad compa-
MES for mail transportation was $685.
1885, ,OO4. The postal and money or
der receipts amounted to $52, 1885,.
176, leaving a defc ency OF
S., ,430, ,S29. This deficiency is owing
mainly to the great extension of
the free delivery service and increase of
railway mail transportation. The statis-
tics of letters. etc., transmitted during
the year, which are the first accurate
statistics ever published by the Depart
ment are Letters mailed, ], 1,769, 800 900 /;
postal cards mailed, 372,200,-
600; newspapers and periodicals
mailed, 1,063, 100000; pieces of
third and fourth class matter, 372 900,-
000 total, 3,57S, 100000. The Third
Assistant recommends that in some of
the larger cities a pneumatic tube or
some equivalent underground system of
transportating mails he adopted, that the
present contract for letter sheet envelopes
be rescinded, and that as substitute for
franking privileges, members of Congress
have an annual allowance of money for
the purchase Of postage stamps, with
which to pay postage on speeches and
official matter sent in the mails.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-11-16
widows and Orpha ms Protected.

WASHINGTON, November 15.-The Su-
preme Court, through Chief Justice
Fuller, has rendered an opinion of un-
usual interest to the holders of life in.
surance policies. Thomas L. Hume, of
the District of Columbia, died in 1881,
totally insolvent, but leaving $35 900 in
life insurance policies. The policies
were by their terms payable either
to the widow or children
of the deceased. The administrator
and creditors of Hume's estate sought to
force the application of the proceeds of
the policies to the payment Of debts due
the creditors, on the grounds that the
premiums paid by Hume were by the
fraudulent transactions of an insolvent
estate. The Supreme Court hold that
the benefciaries are entitled to the pro-
ceeds of all the policies without any de-
duction whatever on account of premiums
paid, holding that husband or
father has full right to insure his life
in the interest of his wife and children.
and that where such policies are effected
in the name of benefciaries, they are no
part of the estate of the deceased insol-
vent, and therefore cannot be regarded
as fraudulent assignment of any part of
his estate when so effected.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-11-16
IN HONOR OF SEWARD.
monument to the Statesman Un-
veiled at Auburn, NY.

AUBURN, N. Y, November 14.-The
ceremony of unwilling the Seward statue
took place to-day in the presence of q
large concourse of people, including
many distinguished guests from out Of
town. Little Fannie Seward, daughte,
of General Seward and grand. daughter o.
the statesman, unveiled the statue.
The statue is of bronze and rises from
a.pedestal nine feet in height, the figure
Of Seward being just one half larger thar
life size. 1t represents him standing in
the act of delivering his famous Highe
Law sentiment, his right foot extended,
his right hand impassively pointing hea.
venward. With the pedestal its height
from the ground is eighteen feet. The
sculptor is Walter E. Robinson of Au-
burn. The statue is presented to Auburn
by citizens, and upon its east face is this
inscription:
Presented November Is, 1888, to the
city Of Auburn, by townsmen and friends
OF VIM. 81. Seward, in commemoration
Of his benefcent life and of his dis.
tinguished services to the State, to the
Nation and to mankind"
The north face is inscribed: "Wm. H
Seward, 1801-1S72.p and the west face
has the last eight lines of Randolph'l
sonnet. The south face bears the quota
ton from Stewards California speech in
the Senate, March II. 1850, "Tht
Constitution regulates our steward
ship; the Constitution devotes the domain
to the Union, to Justice, to defense
to welfare and to liberty, but there h ,
higher law than the Constitution which
regulates our authority over the domain
and devotes it to some noble purpose.
Below on the base in large capitals is tn.
name, Seward"
The exercises in the Genesee Oper,
House attracted an immense audience
and the formal speech of presentation t.
the city was delivered by Hon. Theodor,
M: Pomeroy, after which Senator Evart
delivered the grafton of the day.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-11-16
NEWS MISCELlI ANY.
The Chamberlain EndicOtt
Nuptials.
ENTIRE ABSENCE OF sNoBBERY
The Seward Monument Unveiled
A Murderer Hanged in
York State.
Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD

Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD.
WASHINGTON, November 15.-Quietly
simply, in the presence of the BRIDES re-
latives, personal friends, few members
of Washington official society, and sev-
eral hundred of the general public, Hon.
Joseph Chamberlain and Miss Mary En-.
dicott were married at 2 O'Clock this
afternoon in st. Johns Episcopal Church.
The church was absolutely without floral
or other decorations. No cards or formal
invitations had been issued. There were
NO best men or bridesmaids and the en-
tire service was characterized by extreme
simplicity.
Such of the friends of the family as had
been verbally invited took seats in the
body of the church half an hour before
the ceremony began. The Cabinet meet
ing ended early to permit the memb bers
to be present at the service. They were
in most cases accompanied by their
wives.
President and Mrs. Cleveland entered
the church just before O'Clock and were
escorted to seats in one of the pews in
the first row. Members of the Endicott
family and relatives were seated imme-
diately in the rear, while as many of the
public as could find room in the little
church filled the gallery ard the hall
ways.
Chamberlain entered the church at
o'clock and waited at the chancel. His
appearance was the signal to the organ
list, who Immediately began to play the
wedding March" from Lohengrin, and
the bride, leaning on her fathers arm,
attired in a pearl-gray travelling dress,
wearing dark bonnet, passed up the
right aisle, and joining the bridegroom
knelt before the altar.
Rev. DIR. Leonard, assisted by Rev.
Mr.. Frank, of Salem, Mass, per.
formed the Episcopal wedding service.
Both bride and groom gave responses in
firm, audible voice. Prayer was pro-
nounced, and Joseph Chamberlain and
Mary Endicott were man ahd wife. Again
the organ pealed forth, and to it's strains
the party slowly passed along the left
aisle out OF the church and into car
riages, and were driven Immediately to
the house of the brides parents.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-11-16
The States Health.

The report of the State Board OF
Health for October shows 902 deaths in
70 localities during that time. In Los
Angeles there were but Sc deaths, while
Oakland, with a population $4,000
smaller, had 81 deaths, and Sacramento,
with only. 10000 people, had AZ deaths.
Smallpox is reported in Sacramento and
San Francisco, and all localities are ad-
vised to guard against it. Vaccination is
urged as a preservative measure to be
adopted at once.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-11-16
A CRIME EXPIATED.
A New York Murderer Dies on the
ScaffOld.

WATERLOO, N. Y, November 49,
Charles johnson was hanged this morn
ing for the murder of John Walters.
Charles johnson and one Caldwell were
confined in the Waterloo Jail on the
charge Of horse stealing. On the day of
the crime, January 10th, 1887, when the
guard, John Walters, went to the cell
and unlocked the door, johnson hit him
on the head with stove shaker and
fractured his skull. They then made q
dash for liberty, but the sheriff. fully
armed, blocked the way and they were
driven back. Walters died, and Cald-
we'll was tried and sentenced to Auburn
for life. The trial of johnson resulted in
his execution to-day.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-11-16
Board of Health.

A special meeting of the Board of
Health will be held this afternoon to
take action in regard to the old sewer
which runs on First street. 1t appears
that the old sewer interferes with the
construction of the cable road and cannot
be removed because the property owners
will not connect with the new sewers on
the same straet. The Board of Health
will probably condemn the old sewer and
order it removed.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-11-16

but would not marry him for the world.
The poor fellow looked surprise, but sol
emnly promised to never trouble her if
she did not make the charge against
him. Miss Anderson begged the Ins pee
tor to let the man go, but he refused to do
say, saying that he will have Dougherty's
sanity looked into.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-11-16
ALovelorn Countryman.

NEW York, November 15.-James M.
Dougherty. an awkward looking country
man from Salem, N. Y, was q prisoner
at police headquarters yesterday. The
charge against him was that he had pre-
sented Miss Mary Anderson lovelorn at
tentions for several years. He told In
spector Byrnes, in the presence
Of Miss Anderson, Of his travels
after. and love for the actress.
At the conclusion Of his story, Miss
Anderson told him she felt sorry for him,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-11-16
FLORIDA.
A Train.Load of Passengers Al.
lowed to Depart.

AO~eV 10 Dep3rts
JACKSONVILLE, Fla, November 49,
For the first time in nearly three months
q train-load of passengers left here yes.
terday morning for cities of the North.
The passengers were locked up in the
car and not allowed to leave it until tbev
reached Macon. The party consisted OF
seventeen person.
A Negro was taken suddenly ill Tues.
day afternoon at South Jacksonville. At
6 o'clock yesterday he died. An autopsy
was ordered. DR.. Gibier, the famous
Paris scientist, conducted the examina-
ton. The condition of the kidneys and
intestines plainly showed a typical case
of fever. DR.. Gibier secured some of
the intestine fluids and will search for
yellow fever microbes. The Board of
Health has apportioned the town into
medical districts.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-11-16
HIS TOUR POSTPONED.
Young COrw 18th Arrested ON the Eve
of Going Abroad.

New YORK, November 15.-The arrest
of Broker Gufdon Corwith in Brooklyn
Tuesday afternoon excited comment in
the business circles of this city. Gurdon
Co-with. who is a son OF Nathan Corwith,
of lead syndicate fame, is charged with
not having accounted for 400 carloads of
lead, valued at $500, 900. Also with hav-
ing fraudulently applied certain assets
and with embezzling money that be-
longed to the firm of N. Corwith & Co..
The assignee of the firm would neither
deny or affirm the report. Corwith was
about to depart for Europe when arrested.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-11-16
ROYAL BAKING POWDER.
THE GOVERNMENT TESTS ESTABLISH IT'S ABsO.
Lutte SUPERIORITY

Fro1 H. A Mott was employed by the u S. Govern
ment to anayze the various baking powders of the market
to determine which the best and most economical for
government use After careful and thorough examin
alton, he airms it as his judgment that the Roya is
undoubtedly the purest and reliable baking powder
made Prof Mott, in his report says:
The Royal Baking Powder is absolutely pure, for
have so found it in many tests made both for that COM
pany and the U. S. Government
will go still further and state that because Of the
facilities that company have for obtaining PERFECTLY pure
cream OF ana or other reasons dependent upon the
proper proportions OF the same and the method of it's
preparation the Royal Baking Powder is undoubtedly
the purest and most reliable baking powder offered to the
public Dr. HENRY A. MOTT pr ~,
Late O. s. Government Chemist
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-11-16

For good company and a cool glass Culm
backer or extra pale beer come to the Viepns
Buffet, cor. Main and Requena streets.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-11-16

Neidt's No. is the best wash to cleanse your
trees. e c. Neidt & Co., Seventh and Boyle
avenue P. o. box 1888.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-11-16

TENTS at Foy's harness shop, 217LosAngeles
street.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-11-16

vignes & McGrepor. 1s4 North Main streets
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-12-08
BRIEF JoTTINCS.

|. Tie Children's Christmas Club will meet
in Ward room. Myrtle street, at 49o p. m.
today.
The annual meeting of the Maine Press
Association will be held at the Senate cham
Der, Augusta, Jan. II and 49,
MIR. John Buckley, the well known ANA
teur oarsman, has just completed an elegant
whitehall boat.
man named Flaherty, who resides In
Damphy's lane, had an arm broken acciden-
tally at the Union station yesterday after
noon.
w. Ii. Looney, Esq, lectured before the
students of the Portland Business College
yesterday afternoon, ON Sargent S. Prem
tiss."
There will be a meeting of the Portland
Cadets Veteran and Honorary Association
at the Cadets armory, this evening. to make
arrangements for the annual dinner.
Susie G. Berry, the Evangelist, opened
series of meetings at Saccarappa Nj. E.
church Tuesday evening. which will continue
afternoon and evening.
The employees of Zenas Thompson and
MARTIN, Pencil & Co. had farewell clam
supper Thursday night, as Mr.. Martin has
sold out to Mr.. Thompson.
Deering citizens have pettioned Supervis-
or Robbins to remove the schools back to the
Ocean street school house, thinking sickness
Is caused by defective ventilation in the new
Saunders school house.
The Allan steamer Acadian, Capt Nc
Lair, arrived yesterday afternoon from Sgd
nes. c. b.. with about 1000 tons of soft coal
for the Allan line steamers. She was badly
iced up and the crew report a rough trip.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-12-08
THE ETHEL M. DAVIS
Abandoned At Sea In the Storm of
November 26th.
The Steward and Two Men Washed
Overheard.

A despatch from New York stated that the
bark ARENAS brought there yesterday morn
ing the survivors of the schooner Ethel NJ.
Davis, of Portland, 3O5 tons, which left
Laguna. Mexico, Nov. /, loaded with ma
hogany consigned to New York. When off
Hatteras, Nov. 20, heavy northeast gale set
in followed by fine weather, but the gale re-
turned and increased to hurricane. At
midnight the sea had worked itself to fear
full height and every wave that struck the
staunch schooner threatened destruction.
All that night the navigating officer man.
aged to keep the crafts head well up into the
eye Of the wind, but as she continued to
labor heavily and ship tons of water, it was
decided to ease off and send her before the
gale as soon as daylight arrived.
When dawn came it was found that the
well was filled with water, and the sea was
rushing in with great rapidity through some
unknown break In the hull. The sailors
worked all night at the pumps, but soon
her decks were all awash, and sea after sea
rolled across the deck. At midnight the
schooner was at the mercy of the wave and
winds. At a. m. on the Goth ult., sea lar
ger than any other struck the hull, capsizing
1T. Two seamen and the steward, whose
names are unknown, were standing near the
fore hatch and were washed overheard. As
best they could the remainder of the crew
then set to work to cut away the standing
spars. The operation consumed several
hours as the men were very weak, but once
done the hull righted to an even keel. Then
the captain. his mate and two sailors, the
survivors, crawled aft and dashed themselves
to the top of the after house. For four days
they remained there in semi conscious con-
dition, suffering great hardships from the
cold and the constant break of the seas over
their wet forms. During the whole of these
four days they were entirely helpless and not
a drop of water or food passed their lips. All
hope was gone and the men were more dead
than alive when later, on the goth the Arte-
mas, Capt. Moe, bound from Liverpool for
New York, came along and rescued all hands
Ihe schooner was abandoned in latitude
80 A, longitude 70 80.
The schooner Ethel NJ. Davis is owned by
the Davis Brothers, of this city and New
York parties The managing owner is H.
K. Davis, KDightville. She was built in
Yarmouth, in 1884 and was 1875 feet In length.
30 feet beam and is registered as being 305
TONS She was valued at $4,000 and is in
snred for little less than one-half her value
She was bound from Laguna, Mexico, to
New York with cargo of mahogany valued
at $4,000 which was fully insured. She was
commanded by Capt. Ross of this city, but
the crew were shipped in New York.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-12-08
Death OF an Aged Native of Old Fall
mouth.

Mrs. Sarah Pennell, of Hartland, Me-, died
Nov. 21st at the advanced age of e5 years.
months and q days. She was the oldest in
habitant of that town, where she has resided
q years. She was the daughter of Silas
Leighton Of Falmouth, Me-, and was born
August 80, 1893 at Falmouth where she lived
until II years of age She was married at
that time to Samuel Pencil of Falmouth
and moved east She lived in Brighton a
number of years moving from there to Hart
land in 1861 with her daughter, Mrs. L. E.
Ford. Her husband died in 1868. She was
the mother of ten children. Only four of
them survive her. Mrs. Mary Young of
Brighton, Elder Silas l.. Pencil of Palmyra
and Mrs. Abigail Ford and Jason Pennell of
Hartland. She was pensioner of the war
in 1912 her husband having served in that
war Mrs. Pennell was the representative
Of the earliest of five generations living in
the house where she died. She retained her
faculties remarkably especially her memory.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-12-08
MARRIAGES.

In Deering. Dec. 8, by Rev. Roscoe Sanderson,
Godfrey Y. Elk and Miss Eliza Y. Hoey, both OF
Deering.
In Gorham. Nov. q. by Rev. M. r. Greenhalgh.
Gorham.
In Freeport, Dec. 6, George II. Moses and Miss
Alice X. Foss. both Of Freeport.
In Lisbon Falls, Dec. l, Paul Stein and Miss
Emma Theig
In Livermore Falls. Nov. IL, Eliphalet M.
Spaulding and Eliza K. Morrill,, both OF Sumner
In South Paris, Nov. %. Fred W. Keene of Sum-
ner and Miss Nellie L. Bonney OF Buckfield
In Ellsworth, Nov "a, Uranus E. Fiheld OF Ellis
worth and Miss Mary e. Sellers OF Deer Isle
AT Bar Harbor.. Nov IT, Oscar Haraden and
Hiss Annie Chandler.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-12-08
w DOtNCS.
MERRILL=WOOD.

Falmouth Corner presented an unusually
lively appearance on the afternoon of De-
cember 4th. Miss Nellie Wood, daughter of
the late DIR. E. N. Tukesbury and Mr.. Henry
j. Merrill, were married at the residence Of
the brides mother, Rev. Mr.. Haskell of the
Second church performing the ceremony.
Many beautiful gifts as we'll as sincere con.
gratulations and good wishes from many
relatives and friends were received by the
happy couple who left on the evening train
for Rocton
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-12-08
The Dolls Reception.

The dolls reception, to which so many
youthful thoughts have been turned for some
time, will commence at Owen. Moore & Co.'s
today. 1t will be an elegant party and no
mistake. All the leading doll families in the
country will be represented, and it is limited
that distinguished dolls from abroad will add
the charm of their presence. OF course it
was only to be expected that they should
choose Owen. Moore a. Co.'s spacious and
popular establishment for their assembly.
The big, as well as the little children of
Portland, will all probably attend the recep-
tim
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-12-08
Young Peoples League.

The Young Peoples Christian League of
Pine street NJ. E. church held their regular
monthly meeting Thursday evening, with
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank B. Clark, on Grant
street The first number of the League pa
per, fll!ed with articles from the pens of
many members, was very interesting, partic-
ularly breezy letter from Rev. Theodore
Gerrish. All pronounced the affair sue
cess. The following officers were elected:
President-Frank B. Clark
Vice President-Miss Eta Owen.
Secretary-Miss May Mitchell.
TreASnrer-Mlss Amy Eurlonp.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-12-08
DEATHS.

In Yarmouth, Dec. g. lCapt. Chas Ward OF Free.
port, aged 70 years.
In Saco. Dec. 2. David B. Hodgdon aged SIS yrs.
In Freeport, Nov. 80, Charles M. Grant, aged
38 years.
In Bowdonham. Dec. L, Mrs. Con Morrow, aged
81 years.
In North Boothbay, Nov. 10, Mrs. Elizabeth X.
Merry, aged 83 years.
In Deer Isle. Nov. IL, Mary p. Greenlaw, aged
sc years.
In Augusta, Nov. 20, Elihu Hayes, aged So
years.
b In augusta. Nov. %, Marrett aged 23 years.
In RocAland, Nov. 81, Charles j. Smith, aged SO
years d months.
In Thomaston, Nov. 81, Alpheus Sherman, aged
Sc years months.
The funeral service Of the late Hannah l.. Dow
will take place this Saturday afternoon at /
O'clock at her late residence, No. 1856 Bracket St.
Burial at convenience of the family.
Ike funeral service Of the late John Crockett
will take place on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clk,
at his late residence, No. 10 Chapel street.
The funeral service Of the late Michael j, Cor
lss will take place this Saturday afternoon at 2
o'clk, at No. IS Vine street.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-12-08
Portland Art School.

The Portland Art School has renewed its
lessons with Mr.. Currier as teacher. The
opening was larger than ever before, and
day and evening classes are held. The eve
ming instruction is given for one-half the
price charged for day lessons. In previous
years generous citizens have given scholar
ships to talented scholars who were too poor
to pay the tuition themselves and it is hoped
that more such scholarships will be given
this year. The outlook now is very encour
ageing for the school, large attendance and
profitable term being assured.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-12-08
The Late torn at HALFWAY Rock.

Mr.. E. M. Alexander, keeper at Hallway
Rock light, reports that in the late storm the
sea ran so high that it tore off the gutter
leads and water conductor, the rail running
from the light tower to the bell tower-a
building 40 feet highland tore the iron
braces from the latter. The sea broke over
the rock for eighteen hours, ard carried
junks of rock weighing 10 tons from the
eastern to the western side
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-12-08
SeCond Pa yieh Fair

The ladies of the Second Parish Society
About 5000 will be added to the treasury.
The artistic lemonade fountain, donated aud
prepared by Clark, Chaplin & Co., Melted a
handsome sum. A vote of thanks was
passed TO the gallant ice men, also to Walter
Corey, Atkinson House Furnishing Compa-
ny, Oren Hooper, Burbank & Douglass,
Kendall & Whitney. and the several daily