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Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-27
AFTERNOON DISPATCHES.
All the News of Yesterday
In Brief.
THAT FIRE AT MARBLEHEAD
Six Men Killed By q Gazing Ditch
at Denver-SOme Other
News Items.
Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD.

Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD. |
MARBLEHEAD, December 26. = Last
nights fire burned over an area OF
twelve acres. The buildings surrounding
the one in which the fire started were
wooden shells and it seemed as it every
where the sparks few fire started. In
fifteen minutes from the time the first
alarm rang the entire business portion
was a sea of flame. Assistance was sum-
moned from Lynn, Salem and Swamp
scott. These quickly responded. 1t is
estimated that the loss is between $780,
600 and 5000 900. The entire shoe man.
ufacturing district, the principal business
of the town, was burned to the ground.
Fully sixty buildings are consumed.
The flames spread with such rapidity
that scarcely anything was saved. Ten
ants residing in dwelling houses were
completely cleaned out. After licking
up the great shoe factories, the sheds, and
fruit stands, the small tenement houses
were consumed with great rapidity. II
seemed as if the entire town was domed.
Bv this time help arrived and the city
was flooded with strangers from the sur
rounding towns. AT 3 O'Clock the fire
was under control. This stolid old
burgh in June, 1877, was visited by q
fire which swept over nearly the same
district. During the progress of the
present fire several explosions were
heard. Fully 1000 workmen are thrown
out of employment.
The most reliable estimates of the to
tai losses are $500, 900 and l 600 or more
men are thrown out of employment ant
many families rendered temporarily
homeless. Thirty-seven structures were
destroyed. Thirteen were dwellin,
houses, twelve factories and thirteer
miscellaneous. So quickly did the
flames spread that whole blocks were
ruined in fifteen minutes. 1t is now es
timated that between eight and Mint
acres were burned over. Charles Choate
who broke his leg by jumping from tht
second-story window, is the only injured
person reported. The heat on all side
was 80 intense that the curbstones wer'
cracked and crumbled, and bar rail-
were twisted out of shape. The water
supply was inadequate. None of th'
manufacturers believe it possible to re
build this winter and there is genera
feeling of depression in town.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-27
That FEDERAL state Conflict.

WASHINGTON, December 26.-The War
Department has received no additional
particulars concerning the arrest of Gen
eral Stanley, commanding the Depart
ment of Texas, and has issued no in
structions to him in regard to his future
action. He has, it is explained, full dis
cretlon in the matter of taking possession
of property, and can order troops to
Austin for that purpose if he deems it
necessary. The question Of his defense
before the civil courts has been referred
to the Attorney General.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-27

Pine Balsam would like to hear from any pur
chaser of their medicine who has not found
it to be the most efficient remedy for coughs
colds, whooping cough, Group or any lung
Der the name. Horne & AbeIs White Pine Bal
sam. For sale by all druggists. Price, 25 cents
and 81.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-27
The Brute,. Bes,iaI Record.

EscANABA, Mich, December 26.-The
Mirror makes public the statement that
w. w. Mullikin, an old and prominent
physician, has been habitually debauch-
ing young girls, some as young as 10
years. The victims in all are said to
number forty. His misdeeds were dis
covered several times, but hushed up to
avoid scandal. The matter at last be-
came notorious. Mullikin was arrested
and bailed, but forfeited his bond and
skipped.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-27
what Ford FINDS i'm michigan.

DETROIT, December 26-Congressman
Ford's immigration Committee heard
evidence to-day to the effect that many
Canadians are in the habit of working in
Michigan during the numbering season
and returning to Canada at the close,
also that many alien paupers and insane
from Canada and Europe who had made
their way across the line had to be sup
ported here.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-27
KILLED by a vicious Horse.

SACRAMENTO, December 26.-Joaquin
Senores, a Portuguese laborer at Ba-
tayia. was kicked by vicious horse
Monday. The flesh on his face was laid
open from the forehead to the chin.
Several ribs were broken, and he also
received internal injuries, from which he
will probably die.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-27
The Season of Cyclones.

CHICAGO, December 26.-The Signal
Service predicts fall of Is to 20 degrees
before morning. A heavy snow storm
prevails at Cedar Rapids, Iowa,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-27
Dynamite I'm Spain.

MADRID, December 26.-A bomb was
exploded last evening in front of the
residence of Silvela, Conservative mem
Der of the Chamber of Deputies.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-27
The Game of Contests Begun.

BALTIMORE, December 26.-Sydney E.
Mudd, Republican candidate for Con.
gress in the Fifth Maryland district, noti-
fed Barnes Compton that he will contest
his seat in Congress, and alleges intimi-
dation and other Irregularities.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-27
our Navy Az ,he scat OF war.

WASHINGTON, December 26.-Commo-
dore Walker received telegram from
Captain Heyerman, commanding the
Yantic, dated Santiago de Cuba, Decem-
Der 25th, saying that after coaling he
will return to Port-au-Prince. Nothing
said about the Gaiena.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-27
Mary Anders0n's Brother and Bar.
rett,s Daughter.

BosToN, December 26.-The daughter
of Lawrence Barrett, the actor, and
Joseph Anderson, brother of Mary An.
derson, the actress, will be married here
January Sd. The wedding is to be q
brilliant affair.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-27
A Long Strike i'm Prospect.

LONDON, December 26.-At Bolton a
part of the cotton operatives went out on
a strike. The masters threaten general
lockout. A prolonged struggle is ex-
pected, as the operatives are we'll sup
piled With money.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-27
why the President Pardoned q
Mormon.

WASHINGTON, December 20. The
President granted pardon to Bishop A.
Kimball, convicted in the First District
Court of Utah of adultery and sentenced
Presidents action is based upon repre-
sentations that the prisoner is in an ad-
vanced stage Of consumption, and would
not survive in his present surroundings.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-27

NICE, December 26.-General Loris
Melikoff, the famous Russian officer, is
dead, aged GA years.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-27
Milan Not An Autocrat, 4

BELGRADE, December 26.-King Milan
has consented to relinquish the right to
conclude foreign alliances and military
conventions. The Radicals are now
ready to accept the new constitution.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-27
For Contempt OF Court.

AUSTIN, Tex, December 26.-Sherifi
White who refused to Jail General Stan
ley, was arrested to-day for contempt OF
court. His trial is now in progress.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-27
Grief for HIS Wtfe,. Death.

CINCINNATI, December 26.-Ex-Judge
Robert A. johnson shot himself this
morning at Avondale. The cause was
overwhelming grief for the loss of his
wife, who died short time ago.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-27
Killed I'm the Midst of Their Grimes.

K1lled I'm the Mtdst OF Thelr Cr1mes.
CHICAGO, December 26.-An explosion
in q small store on the South Side this
morning wrecked and set fire to the
building. Two supposed burglars were
in the building at the time. One,
Phillippi Paiolo, escaped dangerously
burned. The remains Of another were
found in the ruins. The latter has not
been identified.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-27
Minister Mancini Dead. .

NAPLES, December 2e.-Signor Man.
cini, formerly Minister of Foreign AT.
fairs, is dead, aged 70 years.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-27
Presbyterians North and south

New YORK, December GA confer
ence between the Committees of the
Northern and Southern Presbyterian
Churches, looking to perfect co.opera-
ton, instead of union, will be held here
Friday,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-27
Two Brothers.

For good breakfast and fine coffee go to the
Two Brothers Restaurant, No. 20 East Second
street. Meal ticket, 81 meals 81
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-27
RIiGhI Refte,
w anted.

hIAknS Dettefs
LONDON, December 26.-John Bright
is improved.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-27

The Best and Lightest Bread
Is made from Crown Flour.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-27

BARNETT d CO.. the only exclusive whole
sale cigar and tobacco house in the city, corner
of Los Angeles and Commercial streets
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-27

They Will Survive Their Execu.
tiOns.
PITTsBURG, December 26.-Executions
issued against Robert G. Totten, of Tot
ten & Co., iron founders, for $114,OOO
claims, will not affect the firm.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-27

To every purchaser to the amount OF So. 81
ana upwards will be given one of the Queens
beautiful Christmas souvenir
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-27

SenOur,s Floor Paint.
1t dries hard over night with fine gloss. Try
It. Six shades. For sale by ]. NJ. Blackburn,
80 8. Spring st.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-27

Decrease Your Doctors Bills
By using Crown Flonr.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-27

st. Louis Lead, Eastern OIL
And painters supplies. at Mathews.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-27

Good Health and Appetite
Always follow the continued use of Crown
FlOur ~"- -
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-27

Everybody Uses Crown Flour.
Samples free at grocers.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-27

Cannot BE Excelled.
Crown Flour always the best.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-27

Christmas. Christmas.
Fine Christmas cakes at L. Ebinger's bakery
corner OF Third and Spring.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-04-18
GOOD NEWS.
The Reservation Bill All Right elegate
Too1es Successful Work.

WASHINGTON, April 13-The conference
committee on the Montana Indian agree
ment bill have reached an understanding,
and the house to-day concurred in the re-
port. The basis of the compromise in
wolves the dropping of the senate amend
ment, including Bowen's bill, and the sub
stitution thereof of section empowering
the secretary of the interior to appoint a
commission to treat with the Southern
Utes for the reduction or surrendering Of
their reservation and their removal, if
practicable. This, it is thought, removes
all danger of the presidents veto It is
agreed between Toole, Symes and Bowen,
that if the president objects to the Ute
clause it shall be dropped. Toole had a
hard fight, but he won as he generally
50nc
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-04-18
BentOn's Enterprise.
respect.

Fort Benton is little town containing
about 1,5OO people. Until within the past
six months it was perhaps more isolated
than any other place of it's size in the
United States, having no railroad within
$50 miles Yet Benton has more public
spirit than Butte, which is twenty times
it's size. Within the past week that from
tier village has perfected an enterprise
for water supply and now has in opera
ton the most complete and extensive
plant in the territory, with the single ex-
ception of the Woolston scheme at Helena
The Benton River Press thus alludes to
the improvement:
Besides securing electric lights, our
city fathers went further, and entered
into contract for a permanent supply Of
pure water to be taken from the Missouri
river. AS a consequence, water mains are
now laid throughout the town, and an
abundance assured for public and private
use at al times and at all seasons. The
machinery used at the plant consists Of
two compound Blake duplex condensing
pumps of a capacity every twentyfour
hours of 100000 gallons, the steam re-
quired being supplied by two steel hange
boilers of fifty horse power each, which
rest on brick settings with iron fronts.
AS already stated, everything was in
readiness Saturday and steam turned on
for a preliminary test. Soon from hy-
drants, which are located at convenient
points throughout the city, fountains OF
water gushed forth, and shortly after an
amateur company, commanded by Mr.. Z.
j. Todd, attached hose to a fire plug and
tackled the proposition. Inch nozzles
were brought into requisition and IN few
moments stream was playing upon the
roof Of the Grand Union hotel"
This is truly an odious comparison, but
one we cannot refrain from making for
the benefit of those OF our citizens who
are opposed to reincorporation with it's
benefits. In plain language,
we are knocked out by Fort Benton.
How long is this thing going to last?--
Inter Mountain.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-04-18
River News.
it's tributaries

The Benton Transportation Company is
making preparations for early navigation
on the Missouri river. A number Of boats
will pillow it's waters as of old, regardless of
rail competition. n.-Argus.
Ed. Smith this morning moved a cap
stan down to the island below town which
he will use in getting the stray ferry boat
in the water The other ferry boat is at
its landing busily engaged all day crossing
teams and live stock.
I. ?. Baker, the commodore Of the upper
Missouri fleet, returned to the city yester-
day and is making all necessary arrange
ments for the opening of navigation. The
commodore has had pleasant winter
swinging around the metropolitan circles
and has combined business with pleasure
by doing some good work for the country.
Bismarck Tribune.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-04-18
News From Travellers.

Below we give portion of a letter from
c. w. Ayres, who left here on Monday
last for the east, to Mr.. Jacobs, who was
left in charge of affairs:
Il have not got any farther east, yet
than Fort Assinnaboine and don't know
when I will, as there is no counting on
the ways of this Manitoba railroad. Seve-
raj reports are in circulation concerning
trains; some say they will be here to-
morrow, some next day, but the last and
from the present outlook, the most cor
rect one, is that there will be special
from Minot to Benton, on the Fourth Of
July. [ don't want to wait for this, but I
can't get away, SO can't help myself.
Three of us victims Of misplaced conf
dence occupy q passenger coach all alone,
and having kissed the blarney stone be-
fore leaving Ireland, stand in with the
cook very well, from whom we get three
square meals day at the reasonable
price of 70 cents each"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-04-18
RAILROADS FOR MANITOBA.
What Attorney General Martin of Manitoba
saws About Railroad Connections for the
Territory.

Winnipeg Special: Attorney General
Martin. in speech at Portage La Prairie,
referred to the statement that the North
arm Pacific and Canadian Pacific railroad
had arrived at an understanding IN refer
ance 10 the Northern Pacific not invading
Manitoba in return for the Canadian Pa
cifc railroad giving up it's Puget Sound
business. He said Greenway and he had
seen Mr.. Oakes, Of the Northern Pacific,
and received his personal assurance that
the company had no intention whatever
Of abandoning Manitoba, and had had no
communications whatever with the Cana
dian Pacific railroad on the subject. Mr..
Oakes had, under the hand and seal of
Norquay, an agreement to construct the
Red River Valley railway from Winnipeg
to West Lynne by December 81, 1887. He
said Mr.. Oakes had agreed to extend the
line north to the boundary by December
81, 1887. They carried out their pledge
and he called upon them (GreenWay and
MARTINI as representatives of Manitoba,
to carry out their pledges at the earliest
possible moment. They had assured him
that they would undertake to have the
Red River Valley railway open by the 1st
of July. Mr. Oakes said he could accept
their assurance and would place limited
express on the road to run between St.
Paul and Winnipeg on it's completion.
They had also seen j. J. Hill, of the Mani
toba road. That road, though now re-
ceiving one-twelfth of the gross earnings
Of the Central Pacific road to Port Arthur,
or 100000, as consideration to keep out
of Manitoba, would be soon dissatisfied to
remain out of the province longer.
Already they we're anxious to connect
with the Red River Valley road. They
spent an hour with Mr. Hill, who pointed
out that their road had been built to
within fifteen or twenty miles Of the
boundary in several places, so that they
could easily defect to connect with the
lines which must be built in Manitoba.
We also may in the near future expect
the Milwaukee road and the Chicago &
Northwestern.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-04-18
Railroad News.
council adjourned.

The rumor that Ell. L. Schultz, general
freight agent of the 500, is to be the sue
cessor. of A. Z. Mohler as general freight
agent of the Manitoba is now believed to
be true by nearly all railroad men. The
Manitoba officials will say nothing con-
corning the matter, but it is certain that
the position has been offered Mr.. Schultz.
G. f. Waldo, late of the Wisconsin Cen
trail, was in the city yesterday on his way
to Great Falls to assume his duties as su-
perintendent of the Montana division of
the Manitoba, to succeed Mr.. Shields.
now of the st. Paul & Kansas City. Mr..
Waldo's appointment dates from to-day.
Pioneer Press, 10th.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-04-18
A Reverie.

Every young man who takes the advice
of Horace Greeley, TO come west to grow up
with the country, sets a time when be
will visit his friends in the east. The
limit is not generally beyond two years.
For that length Of time bis mind is filed
with bright visions Of the JOY he will have
in meeting his friends once more. How
often these cherished hopes are never re-
allied. How often the years drag on un-
til the hope, even the desire to revisit old
scenes is dead. Everything changes so.
He realizes that many he knew haye
passed from this life to the unknown be-
yond. He knows that many have grown
old very old. Others are married, or re-
moved to distant points The very aspect
of nature has changed, and his former
longings have passed through the same
disfigurement. Instead of the people
who have never associated with him try
ing to smooth out the lines on his weatn-
er beaten brow, they are more apt to pic
ture him as the western desperate. They
know nothing of the proud and honest
hearts that beat for all mankind beneath
the woolen shirt and jumper
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-04-18
Valuable Points by Plumber.

New York Telegram: 'If you want a
point or two about cleaning waste-pipes
without sending for plumber" said re-
tired member of the fraternity to Tele-
gram reporter who was complaining of the
trials of house-oWnership, "iust listen to
me- If were still in the business would
not give away what am going to tell you
now, but as / am out of it do not see why
| may not give some help to friend.
One of the most frequent and trying an
noyances," he continued, as he flashed his
5000 diamond ring at the reporter, lis the
obstruction to the free, quick outlet Of the
waste water of the wash-basin, the bath
tub and the kitchen sink. This is caused
by gradual accumulation of small bits of
refuse material, paper, rags, meat, bone or
grease, which checks and finally entirely
stops the outflow Of the waste, and then the
plumber is called to remove the stoppage
with his force pump. Sometimes this is
accomplished, but often the pipe has to be
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-04-18
Conkling's Condition.

New YORK, April 13.-Dr. Barker left
the house at 7:30 o'clock and returned
soon after s. He said Conkling rested
well all night and slept quite as we'll as
the night previous. He only awoke when
called upon to take his medicine. At 8:15
Mrs. Conkling came down stairs. There
was marked change for the better in his
appearance. The faithful wife had en-
joyed good nights rest. She spoke
hopefully about her husband. The doc
tors she said had spoken to her in most
encouraging terms with regard to Conk-
ling's condition. At 9:30 Dr. Barker said
the patients chances of recovery were one
in six
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-04-18
The Court House Heaters.

The improvements for heating up the
court house with hot air we're completed
Friday evening and the apparatus tried
in the presence of County Commissioners
Harris and Browne, County Clerk Rogers
and others who dropped in to witness the
test. Owing to the fact that the brick
work had just been completed the full
capacity of the furnaces was not tested
yet it was sufficient to warrant entire sat
isfaction on the part of the commission
ers that the contract had been performed
according to the articles Of agreement.
Mr.. Sturrock, one Of the contracting firm,
thoroughly understands his business, and
being assisted by Mr.. Sam Houston, who
did the masonry work, the heater has
been finished with great dispatch and
credit, and it has been duly received by
the commissioners as satisfactory in every
respect
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-04-18
Poor Taste and Less Courtesy.

Miles City Journal tits an evidence Of
poor taste and less courtesy that two of the
representative papers of Montana should
continue their uncalled-f for and slurring at
tacks upon the gentleman who now occu-
pies seat upon the supreme bench Of
Montana Judge Liddell is entitled to that
respect given the highest officer in the land,
so far as we or any of US know, and the
Helena Herald and the Butte Inter Noun
tain should cast about for some object of
ridicule more in keeping. TIE dignity Of
the supreme bench must be maintained.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-04-18
Emperor Frederick's Condition.

BERLIN, April 13.- The new tube was
adjusted in the emperors throat without
causing HIM any pain; no operation was
necessary. The emperor passed a good
night, rose at 80 this morning, and later
received Minister Pullnamer and others.
At noon the emperor and empress drove
in close carriage to Berlin, where they
visited the palace. Princess Victoria fol-
lowed in an open carriage. The emperor
was paler than usual, otherwise he looked
we'll
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-04-18
About the Trains.

After straining every effort we are un-
able at the hour of going to press to give
our readers anything definite concerning
the state Of affairs down the line or the
moving of trains We have had two
trains within the past twenty four hours
and no mail from farther east than Fort
Assinniboine, as the two trains above
mentioned we're only run between Helena
and that place-one each way. There is
something wrong, as a matter Of certain
ty, but what and where it is we are un-
able to say. The cause of the trouble is
supposed to be floods on Milk river and
its tributaries.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-04-18
Stock Growers Association.

Secretary Harrison notifies all members
of the Montana Stock Growers Association
that the annual meeting will be held at
Miles City on the 18th inst, at 10 o'clock a.
M The Northern Pacific railroad has con
sented to sell half fare tickets from points
west of Mandan, Dakota, and east Of Mis-
soula, Montana, at half fare for the round
trip, tickets to be on sale and are good for
both trains on the 10Th and 10th of April.
From St. Paul the tickets will be sold on
the 18th, limited to the trains of that day.
Arrangements for rates over the Manitoba
will be announced through the press.