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Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-06-28
Coast Cuttings.

VIM. Cartwright, who split his wife's
skull open with an axe at Helena, Mont.
on Tuesday, has been captured.
Two unknown young men were drowned
near Weeksvile. Mont, while trying to
cross Clark's Fork river in boat.
Andrew Brown and man named
Fritz, while fishing for ]. G. Megler,
were drowned at Peacock Spit, Tuesday
night.
Fire at Fort Apache, Ariz., last Mon
day destroyed the entire quartermaster' g
and commissary's supplies. The esti-
mated loss to the Government, including
the buildings, is 100000.
The railroad from Seven Palms to
Palmdale, San Diego county, CAL, was
completed on Wednesday, when the first
train ran over the road to connect with
the west.bound overland train on the
Southern Pacific.
The Territorial Supreme Court OF Utah
has decided test case involving the va
lidity OF all the laws passed during the
last hours OF the late Legislature, after
its session of sixty days had expired
The Court holds that the acts are valid
The official canvass OF the vote of Ore.
gon, as completed by the Secretary ol
State, shows that Herman, Republican
for Congress, received 80, 800 votes Johr
M. Gearin, Democrat, 25, ,413; George M
Miller, Prohibitionist, 1,974. Herman't
plurality was 7,407.
1t is rumored that new line will soon
be built by an independent company be-
tween Los Angeles and Santa Barbara.
There is considerable mystery about the
probable route Of the Southern Pacific
Company between Templeton and Sants
Barbara to complete its Coast line to Los
Angeles. It is believed, however, that il
will run viii San Luis Obispo and Lom
poe, paralleling the Pacific Coast Rail
road, managed by Goodall, Perkins 4
C).
J The Excursion Committee Of thu
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-06-28

National Educational Association has
issued circular giving the details Of the
excursions already arranged for the en-
tertainment Of teachers attending the
convention of that body in July next.
The circular also furnishes information
concerning special rates made by steam
ship and railway companies for visitors,
most Of which rates have been published.
Ten thousand Of these circulars have
been sent East.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-06-28

" You wouldn't think" he said, indi
eating a gentleman across the street
"that that ordinary, commonplace-look
ing person has many times stared death
unfinchingly in the face" "Why, no.
Is he a desperate character?" "Not
very; he's an undertaker."-[ York
Sun.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-06-28
A New Railroad.

The Santa Ana, Fairview and Ocean
Railroad will be formally opened to-day
with grand excursion. The train
leaves the Santa Ana depot on the arri-
val Of the Southern Pacific train from
this city.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-06-28
Indtan FIrhtin Alaska.

SEATTLE, June pa steam schooner
arrived from Alaska yesterday and
brought word OF an Indian battle at the
Yukon mining district. A large party
Of prospectors engaged a number Of In
dams to carry their baggage from the
head Of canoe navigation to the summit
of Chihicat Pass. This enraged the
Chimeat Indians, who claim a monopoly
OF this business. A hand-to-hand fight
took place and numbers on both
sides were wounded The second chief
Of the Chimeats was killed. The tribe
then followed Sitka George, the opposing
chief, to the white settlement and
stabbed him that night. The whites
feared a general massacre and started
Indian messengers to Junan for govern
ment officials and aid. The messengers
were captured, but some white men sub
sequently reached Junan. The steamer
Dispatch was chartered and at once pro-
ceeded to the settlement.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-06-28

Mr.. II. slotterbeck desires on behalf OF tn
family of his late father, to express mis- thank
to his many friends who have so kindly ten
dered their sympathy and assistance in his be
reavement.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-06-28
BOOMLET

From the moment when it was first
placed before the public. 1t is the gen.
eral favorite among the many beautiful
subdivisions of the City of the Angels,
and nothing will be left undone by the
owners to make the tract the most at
tractive residence property east Of Fig
ueroa street. When all the improve
ments now under way and in contempia-
tion will have been completed, some
future Wordsworth, standing at the corner
of Eighth street and Central avenue, and
seeing the beautiful young settlement of
lovely homes on the WE'LL tract, and the
grand old mountain range of the Sierra
Madre looking down proudly upon it,
may well exclaim:
Earth has not anything to show more fair;
Dull would he be OF soul, who could pass by
sight SO touching in its majesty."
Full particulars in regard to prices and
terms Of the Alexandra WE'LL Tract, can
be obtained at the office of the under
signed, who will be most happy to give
intending purchasers free ride and
show them the property.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-06-28
Twenty.Five Thousand.DoIlar Fire

ASTORIA, June 27.-The steamer Gen.
eral Miles arrived this afternoon and re-
ports fire at Aberdeen, Washington
Territory, yesterday, destroying portion
OF the business part Of the town. The
fire started in the second story Of Pedlar
4 Stuart's building. Among the losses
are: VIM. Allen, Aberdeen hotel, totally
destroyed; loss, $500; insurance,
$4,000. Weatherwake's building, $4,000 ;
insurance, $4,000; Morgan O'Neills
building, $4,000; insurance, 81 900.
The following losses were uninsured :
David Keith, saloon, 81 500; Pedlar and
Stuart's saloon and Tolman, Photo
grapher, $4,000. Total loss about
$25. 900.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-06-28

Fine meals at the Dew Drop, Redondo Reach
TWENTY-FIVE cents
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-06-28

Private entrance for ladies to the vienns
Buffet, on Requena street.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-06-28

Strangers and visitors never fail to meet
friends at the Vienna Buffet. corner Main and
Requena atreetn
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-06-28
Gard Of Thanks.

Vienna Buffet corner Main and Requena
streets, for good, nourishing food.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-06-28

WE'LL
TRACT,
CENTRAL AVENUE,
Between Eighth ana veiar SITS.

This beautiful tract, situated near the
heart of the city, was cut up and thrown
upon the market after the so-called big
boom of last year had
folded its tent like the Arab
And silently stolen away"
But owing to its splendid location, mod
crate prices and liberal terms it has en-
joyed healthy
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-19

SENATOR JoSEs wants the President 10
negotiate a new treaty with China. with a
. view 10 prevent any other Cclcsiials
coming into this country bu, those who
enter in diplomatic capacity. In intro
ducing his resolution TO this effect In the
scnate. Mr.. Jones coni,-s-cd TO rare de.
grcc Of stupidity by admitting tina, there
were already treaties In existence that u
eniorccd would Saiisiy an the demands oi
his conscience ~ 10 the poor Chinaiuan.
Ills being W. Why make any murc tr.al.
iosg An appeal by Mr.. Jones TO the Prrsi.
dent would no doubt satisfy him thitihcsc
tnaiics nru bcing cniorccd a. faithfully
~ Is possible. Cinnamon arr coming into
the county, hut Il Is by way Of British
Columbia from British Hong Kong In
that direction The prohibiioy TREATIES have
no force. Mr.. Jones oughttoke,p up with
the treaties. llcisycsicd with treaty indor.
ing powers, and hc ought 10 know what
treaties arr ia existence aud whether they
ar bcing enforced. and living In Nevada
he ought 10 know the. difference between
the Chimes Of Hong Kong and tlios, Of
pckin.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-19

ST. PAUL, MIMI, Jan. ls.-An evening
paper figures out list OF 2l7 deaths by
the blizzard, and adds that the remains of
many people who are reported missing
may not be found until the snow thaws in
the spring, the bodies being covered by
deep drifts that formed over them.
The Pioneer Press specials tonight give
the names Of number OF additional
victims. Two are reported from Canton,
d. T., hired man twelve miles north
and child seven miles SOUTH The driver
OF the team which was found frozen west
OF Canton has not yet been discovered,
dead or alive.
Lewis Norsie, who resided in Dakota,
twelve miles south OF Crystal City, Mani.
toba, has been missing since the 9th inst.
lie left Crystal City ior home that day and
has not yet reached home. Morse was q
Frcnchman, fifty years of age, and came
from Elmwood Ont. last spring.
man named Sisland, living near Brook
ings, ID. T., went to the well Thursday to
water his stock and was caught in the
storm and persisted. lie was seventy years
old, and when found was only twelve feet
from his house.
Chamberlain, d. T., reports that Annie
Anderson, daughter OF Mrs. Nelson Ander-
son, OF Ola, froze to death while going to
school Thursday morning. Her remains
have not yet been found. Chamberlain
has had no train for eight days and tho
merchants are running out of supplies.
Near Hutchinson, Mimi, the wife Of
| .ln ha.l Iii
in Thursdays blizzard that she has list
died in horrible agony.
From Hand county, d. T., comes the
story that Miss Maggie Dunn, who mar
rowly escaped death in a storm last winter,
was frozen TO death while going from her
school last Thursday.
From Aberdeen II is learned that the
report that a school teacher and sixteen
children were frozen 10 death is absolutely
false.
The body Of James Reed, farmer living
eight miles east Of latton, ID. T., was
found yesterday.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-19
A InnIaus knIfr I.c.I-

Last night, about O'Clock. VIM. Foster,
a young colored man, was passing along
Beale street, near Causey. and saw Armi.
sted Polk, negro, about fifty years old,
who lives at Horn Lake, Miss, coming
out Of a saloon with Hattie Jamison, a girl
with whom Foster Is in love. A quarrel
ensucd between the two men, when
Foster whipped out long bladcd
knife and slashcd Polk across the
left side Of the throat, cutting n cash
about three inches in length, and
almost scycring the jugular. Folk
was taken 10 a house near by. and Dr.
Nicely summoned, who dressed his wound.
The physician does not consider the
wound necessarily fatal. but Il will coniine
Polk 10 his bed for some time. Officer
Perry arrested Foster a short while after.
ward, and be was locked up on the charge
oi cutting 10 kill.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-19
THE NEW RAILROAD.
Meeting OF the Directors OF the NJ. o.
g. C.-Citizens' Meeting Today.

meeting OF tne DlrectOrb OF the M ".
g. C.-citizens' Meeting Today.
The officials of the Memphis, Oxford &
Columbus Railway company held a lengthy
conference in regard to arranging the de-
tails and OF putting into operation the
plans for the construction OF the road, at
the Gayoso hotel, last night There were
present F. NJ. Abbott, president, Abbott.
Miss; Ben Price, secretary and treasurer,
Oxford; Judge J. A. Orr, Columbus;
Messrs. Napoleon Hill, John w. billiard
and J. I. Fargason, Memphis, directors
Messrs. Tolbert Hibler and j. II. Blinker,
prominent capitalists from West Point,
Miss, were also present and took part in
the conference. The contract with Messrs.
Crumpton & Co.. who are TO build the
road, was discussed favoably. and the
sentiment that the road could and should
be built was unanimous.
MIR. Hill thought, aside from the vast
amount OF new trade which the road
would bring TO the doors Of Memphis
merchants, the construction OF n depot
and the improvements naturally 10 be
made by the entry of the road into the
Cii.s Nuuiu tllhailcc lnc Nhlut VI IhOItIll
in that locality fully 100000 or $500, 900.
"And, suggested Judge Orr, memphis
will DO the basis for supplies to the con
siruction company. Fully $500, 900 would
he spent here, which otherwise would not
be, even before the road was put into
practical operation"
Messrs. billiard and Fargason concurrcd
with like expressions in favor OF the road.
They thought that tho merchants OF the
city would readily recognize the benefits
10 be derived from the road, and heartily
indose the enterprise with reasonable aid.
On suggestion OF Mr.. Price il was re-
solved TO call public meeting Of citizens
nj the Merchants exchange this morning
at II O'Clock, TO he addressed on the sub
ject by Judge Orr, Col. X. w. Banks, the
Hon. w. V. Sullivan, and Messrs. llibler
and Blinker. Good men are at the head
OF the enterprise. and the benefits 10 Mem.
phis OF such road are most patent. Ey-
cry merchant, property owner. aud those
interested in the material prosperity Of the
city generally should attend the meeting
at the exchange nj III O'Clock today.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-19

Tur meeting TO be held at the Mcr.
chants Exchange today In the intcrcsi Of
the Memphis, OSiorl & Columbus rail.
road. will, We have 10 doubt, be- well NJ.
tended. Il ought 10 be, aud by merchants
and manufacturers especially, since they
are the persons most 10 10 benefited by
such nm enterprise. No railroad company
organized hcrc or hcrcabouis had morn Of
promise about II than this The country
through which the road 10 10 pass IL the
riches, among the uplands Of Mississippi,
settled by an intelligent, industrious, pro.
yidcnt and prudcn, people. Tho towns
that give Il their names are among the
mos, enicrprislng In tho State, and ap
ceuicn Of cultivation, ~ well v trade.
To be dirctly connected with them
would greatly increase our trade and
help In the further development Of
our advantages ~ tho commercial
capital Of the lower valley Of the Mls,Is.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-19

The action OF the Democratic State
Central Committee Of Pennsylvania in
indorsing the Message OF Presi ieat Cleve-
land upon the tariff question. Will have
the immediate effect OF ,lisabusing the
minds of those who have hitherto believed
that Mr.. Randall was all-poweriul in that
State, and that the Democracy was there
given over to the support OF the cormorant
monopolisis who have filed their pockets
TO overlooking by means Of the present
robber tariff. Mr.. Scott makes good
beginning, one that will Gil the country
with n sense OF pride in the cold Keystone
State" and revive hope that has not
been INDUCED since the war-that she
may again become the center OF
great Democratic arch spanning
the Union from New Hampshire
TO California. The time is ripe for a grand
Jeflersonian revival, and nowhere better
than in Pennsylvania can it be initiated,
and no man is better strengthened or fitted
for the work by knowledge and experience
than Mr.. Scott, who, though, hc Is large
manufacturer, believes in cheap bread.
cheap clothes and cheap tools for the
workingmen OF the country.
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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-19

Hos. Jous r. NEAi, Of the Thiri Congressional
District has introduced bill In the House 10 re-
peal the internal neycnnc law. This move In the
right dIrectlon aud w hope 10 oyery congress.
man from Teuncscc giving II hls aid and comfort.
The reform OF the Tariff IL a question at this time
OF such magnitude that the democrats IN Congress
seem 10 approach II with misgivingS, but here l. a
question upon hch every Democrat can give a
vote cot the repeal with the absolute certainty that
his act will bc approved by biz constituency. un.
les he happen to hall irnm Qua % the whisky dis
tricis 81 Kentucky. With this lnlqultouA burden
lifted from the Pcople, The settlement Of tie tariff
question 10 conformity with the suggestions Of
the chicago Democratic platform IA easily &C
oompll.hc,i.-Ndshrilc Amaioia
We regret 10 find our esteemed contcm.
porary giving such bad advice TO our rep
rcsentativcs In Congress. II the internal
revenue law was repealed 1t would make
whisky and tobacco cheaper and by wholly
wiping away the surplus would prevent
the opportunity which all true Democrats
coyct Of 30 reforming the tariff as To
cheaper the food and the clothing OF the
workingman and the tools he works with.
Repeal the internal revenue law and rcvc.
nue. reform will be- postponed for many
years. The AH,rism is speaking In the
interest Of the manufacturers and not in
the interest Of Democracy.
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DAILY APPEAL. THURSDAY. JANUARY 10. 1888.

sppi. The merchants and business men OF
Memphis should therefore make 1t a duty
TO be present today and do what they can,
not by mere words, but " prompt sub
scriptions to the capital stock of the COM
pany, 10 encourage the enterprising pro-
jectors OF this enterprise. The Memphis,
Oxford & Columbus railroad should be
made a success beyond doubt from the
first
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Uainorm standard Time.

NV YoRE. Jan. lS.-Therc was a largc
attendance nj the annual meeting Of the
American Society Of Civil Engineers, at
the socioty's rooms on East TWcniy-third
street, today. VIM. 4. Worihcn presided.
Tho report Of Secretary John Bogcrt, II
the committee on uniform standard
time. stated that the system aboli-hing the
distinction 81 n. m. and y. m. had been
successfully tried by the Canadian West.
orn railroad, and Is becoming general in
several parts Of Canada. Milwaukee was
chosen a. the next place Of meeting.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-19
SEVEN PERSONS DROWNED.
Young People Skating Break Through
the Ice-Heroism.


the Ice-Heroism.
Ennis, Tex, Jan. lS.-Seven persons
were drowned today in Sand Lake, about
ten miles east Of Ennis. Two young
women, daughters Of William Williams, a
farmer, and young man named Rabbit,
were skating on the lake, when the ice
gave way and they sank in four and a
half feet Of water. Miss Babbitt and two
little girls. aged eight and fourteen
years, also daughters OF William y illiams,
who were on shore watching the sport,
were drowned in attempting TO rescue their
friends. A very small child of Mr.. Williams
also fell through the ice, but wis saved by
one OF the drowning young ladies catching
and throwing II out on the ice. Young
Williams, brother OF the young ladies'
drowned, was quarter OF mile distant, mt
his house. lie saw the trouble and ran 10
the assistance oithe uniortunatcs, but he was
soon oycrpowered by the struggles Of those
who were drowning and he, too, was
drowned. Mrs. Williams, his mother,
made an effort 10 save them all, but she
was pulled down and would have met the
fate Of her children but for the timely aid
OF her two daughters, aged ten and twelve
veas. These children threw her a rope
and succeeded in pulling her ashore.
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police. brought before the proper tribunals
and made to give testimony ms to every in
cident OF their companionship from the
time he came into the womans society
on that fatal afternoon until, like cow
ard or perhaps worse than a coward, he
abandoned her 10 die"
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nring ccnters Gorgeous provision IL also
made for the phRlA comfort aud mental
training oil the Operatives. twothirds OF
whom are girls. Relde thc great inning-mili
stands thoroughly equipped substitute for the
wee steeple schoolhouse where the bard mado
rhymes for the Amusement Of his fellows IL is
provided by the mill owners for the halftmers'-
children who receive Instruction during three days
OF the week aud workAn the factory the remainder
oil the time. In addition to thsstherc is a sewing
school, where lessons are given froe of ex-
pense In hand and machine sowing The Messrs.
Coates have also built dnlnghall. where
thes gsls are provided with substan-
iiai meals at extremely moderate prices extensive
bathrooms are also connected with the establish
ment Tor the Use Of employees, while the clerks have
,heir separate dninghall and readingrooins. After
twenty years OF service Ia case they become In
capmitated from ans csluso. deserving operatives
are pensioned at the rate Of eight shlllings
week Thus the rich manufacturer moves among
MS employees as father mindful Of their Interests
ana Jealous OF their rights while they have learned
to look upon him with all the love and respect OF
conhding children. II IN, spirit that inspires the
noble deeds OF the publlcsouled men OF Paisley
should 10 abroad among tie mammon-scryng en-
ploye oil this land, the abuses that are voiced on
every side would soon be ioct6cd. That spirit is
the spirit OF pure unsehsh Christianity, the spirit
which alone can solve with Us dlvinely quckcnod
insight the perplexlng problems OF this age"
This is the way to prevent strikes This
is the way to prevent disturbances 10 trade
such as that now prevailing alone the lines
Of the Reading railroad, which produce
only rich crops Of enmity and bitterness,
loss TO the railroad company and suf-
fering to the poor workingaan, TO whom
life is dreary round OF toll without any
more relief or color OF kindness tnan comes
into the life Of street-Car mule.
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Booth and barrett.

The appearance OF Booth and Barrett at
the theater during the latter half Of next
week will be among the great attractions
OF the season. To avoid speculation as
against the public the management has
concluded to limit the number of seats to
any one applicant to six for each perform
ance, or twenty-four in ALL This is Ger.
tainly satisfactory. Already a line is
forming at the theater TO secure seats, but
there is no hurry about getting good seats.
The sale will open at tho theater next
Monday morning, January 20.
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~. Louis Ksnsn. cIl, coeLlnr mnIn.,-

kANsAs CTY, Mo-, Jan. Ell was
agrced today TO limit the 81. Louis Kansas
City cooking main TO thirteen battles in.
stead Of twcniy.ihrc. Kansas City won
the frat battle to-day. which. added 20 tho
six victories Of yesterday, gave her tho
main aud $500. Considerable hack Fight
ing has been done. Kansas City whipped
three Cincinnati birds this morning.
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A Prisoner A,temp,. s.,e,ac.

PrrrsHuRo, Pa, Jan. ls.-Edward Cot.
icy, confined In the riiisburg Jail, and un.
der cnicncc q death for the murder Of
Policeman Evans. cut his throat from car
10 car this afternoon with n small pcnkniic
which he had concealed In his cell. lie h
still living but cannot recover. The par.
don board refused his application for u
Communication Of sentence this morning
and be committed the deed shortly after
being informed Of the boards action.
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nnmsr. Of . n,,lroad wrecn.

DUHUouE Ia. Jan. is.--Thc passenger
train ON the Illinois Central road that left
Dubuque for the east nj noon, was thrown
from the track nj Scales mound. twenty
i've miles east, and IL Is Eid several cans
rolled down a steep cmbankmcnt Tho
railroad officials arr dumb NJ usual and Il
Is difficult 10 obtain the facts Several
passengers are reported dead or severely
wounded. among tho latter being mail
AGENT ComsiOck,
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a mig Assignment

san FR,NcIsco, Cal. Jan. ls.-Tho San
Francisco Bridge company assigned ycsicr-
day, with liabilities estimated Mt 500. 900
and assets S2O0.OO0. The failure WIS causd
by Ice. Of money on n contract TO improve
the streets Of the city crossing the arms of
San Francisco bay.
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ADJUSTMENTS.
Memphis Thratcr.

The production of "Romeo and Juliet
was reproduced last night before large
and fashionable audience, who enjoyed the
performance exceedingly and applauded
literally. In scenic effect, support and
surroundings, the tragedy is presented in a
manner never before attempted on the
Memphis stage. No lover OF the drama
should fail to witness the production dur
ing the present week. "Romeo and Juliet
will be the attraction again tonight, tomor-
row night and at the Saturday matinee.
Saturday night Miss Mather will appear as
"Iady Macbeth"