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Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-03-16
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-"
Swat Family.
'Billiger. the room Is growing cold.
Absorbed in his task Of reading
story by the celebrated novelist Wo-
wells. In order to win bet OF fifty dol
lars he had made with Swackhammer
that he could do It in two consecutive
sittings and come out alive, Mr.. Nc
Swat paid no attention to the remark.
"Blliger5 repeated Mrs. McSwat,
presently, ''and the room is growing
cold.
II had not observed It, Lobelia," he
replied. as he hastily sketched a large
fist on tho margin Of the page, to en-
able him to find the place again. and
looked up. Is t any colder than it has
been all afternoon.
''Of course IL is" retorted his wife.
you don't feel 1t because you put on
your overcoat when you began to read
that story
What do you want me to dol" he
inquired.
You know as we'll as / do. The
furnace needs more coal"
Billiger laid aside his book, rose to
his feet and yawned-a large, frank,
unreserved and expansive yawn.
''I'll attend to it, Lobelia, he said.
and went down into the basement.
by George, Ill make it warm
enough for her!' he muttered. as he
threw shovelful after shovelful OF coal
into thu furnace "Ill give her heat
enough to crack the wall paper II she
wants it, he continued. and he SHOW
eled in some more. mo trouble to
show goods II you don't see all the
coal you want ask for it Iguess that's
about enough. though"
And he closed the furnace door and
stood few moments watching it.
ut doesn't seem to blaze up just ex-
actly as it ought, he said ''l'll stir Il
up little"
He opened the furnace door,
There was sudden bursting intC
flame. fierce puG. binding glare en-
veloped him, and with yell OF terror
he started up the stairway.
"Billiger McSwatl' exclaimed hii
W fe, as he came tearing into II 9 sit
ling-room. "what in the world haV Q yot
been do ng to yourselfP"
Bill iger stepped in front Of a mirror
and looked long and sorrowfully at the
reflection that met his gaze.
His eyebrows and eyelashes were
gone. his front hair was shriveled, hi:
mustache had disappeared, and a sorry
looking crisp on each side OF his fac'
was all that remained OF once glori
Gus pair Of side-whiskers.
What In the world have you beer
doing to yourself2" repeated his anx
ious wife.
"Lobelia" he replied, in the voice o
man who has waded through tn
quicksand of doubt and uncertainty
hut has reached the solid ground o
truth at last, Il have been making al
Internal idiot of myself"
1T will all grow out again, Billig
er, said Mrs. McSwat soothingly
some hours later; and she leaned owe
the lounge on which he lay. and will
her soft hand she daubed his scorche'
face with vaseline and cold cream.
'Lobelia," he groaned, as he sur
veyed himself mournfully IN hand
glass, "Im ruin--a hideous ruin.
you had known what ghastly spects
Gle puff of flame would make of me
'Lobelia," he continued. in a falterin
voice. "would would you have mar
ried meP"
"Billiger." she replied, as she put
fresh dab of salve on his face, II would
You need somebody to take care c
49,, Nbfoao,O rTrih,,na
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-03-16
Stone Steps or Death.

''I want stone steps to this house" !"
she said to the architect as they were
discussing the plans.
''Yes'm, but stone steps are danger
GUS in winter"
Il don't care Mrs. Blank has stone
steps to her house, and Ill have to
mine"
'.Yes, but she fell on them and broke
leg the other day.
'.Ihen I'll fall and break both legs.
I'm not going to let her crow over me!
-DetEtit Fsee Press.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-03-16
MAscULINE CAIN.
Mr. BIxby Proves That Men Never Get Ell
cited Over Trlfles.

Mr. BIxby Proves That Men Never Get Ex-
cited Over Trlhes.
you women vex and fret yourselves
too much about ttrihes. said M Bixby,
calmly, to his wife tho other day, after
she had chanced to say that she thought
it 'very strange" that she could not find
her scissors, for which she had been
hunting half the morning. "You allow
yourselves to get all upset about mere
nothings. Now, what If we men, with
all our cares, did the the same thingP
But we don't We're under better men
tai discipline. We hold ourselves in
check. We-mercy, it's train time!
VIII res my hat? left it here on the
rack when / came in. Where is that
hatp It's mighty strange-that thing
once laid down in this house can never
be found again! Where in thunder is
that hatP Here, you children, fly
around and help find it! 1t makes me
so internally mad to think that-no
didn't put 1t any place else! I'll swear
that put it on the rackl I'll just be
darned If Lob, don't care a copper
how many chairs upset! I'll find that
hat, by George, if ! have to tear the
house down and throw 1t out of the
window! It beats the dickens how
that-found it yet? No, and it never
will be found! haven't the slightest
idea that it Il ever be seen again on the
Lords earth! I don't care If / did
smash that vasel Wish I'd broken the
pair of them! I'm mad enough to-
aha. so you've found it, have you?
Where was itP In the hall closetps
didn put it there! What! Jane says
d d, for she saw meP She'd better not
say that to mel dare her to! Well,
now I'm Oft" Time.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-03-16

"A hint to all traders, big anG little.
is given by boy who peddles matches
near an elevated railroad station in New
York. He watches the passengers as
they come down the stairway, and when
.hesees q man with an unlighted cigar
he hands him match ready lighted,
and then cfsrsSto sell bin the rest Of
the R6x.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-03-16

"A San Francisco milkman Is the
possessor Of a horse whose hide is Cow
cred with thick mass OF curly whita
hair, about three inches ia length.
When seen from q short distance the
hide presents a woolly appearances end
the animal looks rs though nature had
given him the skin Of a sheep through
msstake
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-03-16
AN INDIAN MAeNATE.
Call Upon Runoodeep Singh, AIaharaJal
Of NepauI

OfNepauL
We had now been at Khatmandu ten
days, when the long-wished-for y ord
came that General Runoodeep Singh,
the Maharajah of Nepaul, would be
pleased to see us on the following day.
Accordingly, at the appointed hour, we
called at the palace, and after passing
several sentries with loaded muskets
and drawn swords, were usher into the
audience hall. 1t was along room, fit
ted up with mirrors, chandeliers. and
Engli furniture generally. The Ma
harajah was seated on chair in thes
center of semi circle composed OF a
dozen OF his most distinguished officers
the majority OF whom were in military
uniform, and all resplendent in their
jewelled attire.
The Maharajah looked like man
OF sixty with decided will Of his
own He had sharp eyes and firm
lip, but to Judge from all accounts he
was not at all equal in abilities or lib
eral ideas to his brother and predeces-
sor, the late SIR Jung Bahadur. Our
call, growing less formal the longer it
was extended beyon all regulation linz
its, proved most interesting. Seated as
we were next to the Maharaiah, we
wished to converse with him directly.
and for this purpose we should have
had recourse to the Hindostanee
language as our medium Of communica-
ton; but the nephew Of the
Maharajah, Genera Khudgo Sham
Shere jung. who had been
educated at Devotion College Call
cutta, wished to air his English. and
insisted on our addressing our remarks
through h m to his uncle. The lEtter,
however, getting warmed up with the
conversation, dispensed with his inter-
prefer, and piled US directly with all
sorts OF questions about England and
America, the latest inventions, and the
reason for our coming to Nepaul At
length we started to take our leave,
and asked permission to visit in the
city, and call on any Of his subjects
Our requests were no sooner made than
granted. and then, as if to delay our
departure the Maharajah showed US
about the palace, and finally recognized
our farewell sa aams by presenting US
With the regular tokens of Oriental
courtesy in connection with calling.
They were 'pan suparee, or bits Of
the areea-nut done up In spicy leaf
with lime, the whole covered with sil-
ver-foil. and ready for putting into the
mouth. We were sprinkled with rose
water, our handkerchieis scented with
oil Of sandal-wood, and We were gra-
oiously invited to call again. Henry
Ballantine, in Harper s MAGAZINE
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-03-16

The heaviest leather belt ever put
in an establishment is go inches wide
md 140 feet long and weighs l600
ounds. 1t will drive l,0OO-horse pow
il machinery
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-05-31
THE POLICE MUDDLE.
RumOrs of an Attempt to MAX
Peace.

RumOrs of an Attempt to Make
Peace.
1t is learned from very reliable source
that efforts have been made, and are be-
ing made, to patch up peace between the
Republican members of the Police Com
mission and the Mayor. This has been
under way for several days past and, i is
said, is in fair way to success. The
Councimen have taken an active inter-
est in the matter, and have been spend
ing all their spare minutes in talking to
the two factions by turns. It is said that
concessions have been made on all sides,
and that before the next meeting,
II matters go ahead as swimmingly
as they have for the past few
days, the future meetings of the
Police Commission will be harmonious if
nothing else. Notwithstanding the
rumor that Mr.. j. r. McManis, who was
appointed Police Commissioner at the
last meeting OF the Council, will not
serve, it is believed by the Councilmen
that, if he has expressed an opinion that
he will not serve, he will change his
mind when the matter is properly placed
before him. As vet, he has not obtained
his certificate of election from the City
Clerk, neither has he sent in declina-
ton, and the Councilmen expressed the
opinion yesterday that he will accept.
Whether, when peace is made, the
force will be reorganized, is q
matter which will disturb the
minds of the present officers until
matters become entirely settled. It
is believed that the nature of the conces-
sions made is in the way Of a division Of
appointments to the force, and this means
the displacement of some officers to make
room for others.
The Times of yesterday morning con-
tanned an article on the Police Commits
sion, and police affairs generally, in
which it was stated that twenty-five
members Of the present police force were
not voters, and their names were not to
be found upon the Great Register. 1t
then proceeds to give the list, which con-
tains the names of come of the best Off
GERS on the force.
An examination of the Great Register
shows that nine of the twenty-five are
registered all right, and are voters in
this county. They are as follows, with
the number of the registration attached
in each case: Lahart, 5,S0S; Metzler,
26,067; Wallin, 10,962; Miller, 81, OCT;
Bell. 65S; Dorsey, 2,753; Home, 4,858;
Hawthorne, A, ,429; Marry, 7,070, Wiley,
11,417.
Mr.. Wiley's name appears in the
Times list as "Pond." Mr.. Biles is
also included in the list, but he is the
possessor of certificate on which he
voted at the last election. Mr.. Metzler's
name is in the supplement. 1t is not
improbable that others who are mem
toned as not being on the Great Regis
ter, possess certificates which amount to
an equivalent.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-05-31
VIII County Division carry ?

In the lower end of the county, on
Tuesday of next week, the election will
take place to decide whether or not the
county of Los Angeles is to be dismem-
bered or not. 1t is matter in which all
the county is deeply interested. Yester-
day, w. J. Smith, of North Anaheim,
was in Los Angeles, and in conversation
with a HERALD reporter, he stated it a.
his deliberate opinion that the scheme
would be defeated. He thinks there
will not be the necessary two.thirds vote
to carry the project through.
1t is very we'll known that the friends
of division have been very confident of
success up to recent date; but within a
few days they are not so dead sure as
they were. An ardent supporter of di-
vision said to HERALD man the other
day: ~ am not at all sure we shall
win. III all who pretend to favor the new
county would vote for it, success would
be secure now; but will they? l know
a good many who openly profess
to be friendly to our scheme,
who will secretly vote against it. These
people all live near Santa Ana, where di-
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-05-31

vision is the popular side OF the question.
they do not like to run contrary to the
current OF public opinion, but they are
afraid that their taxes will be higher in
the new county than as they are. l do
not mean that all the opponents of di-
vision in Santa Ana are too much afraid
20 speak out. There are strenu-
GUS opponents of the scheme there,
and they let all hearers know their feel
ings. But we are getting afraid of the
secret ballot. We know there are many
who will vote very differently from the
way they talk. 1t is very hard to tell
how the vote will count up on the 4th of
june"
This view of the matter is said to be
terminating the enemies OF division, and
Anaheim, Fullerton, and the west side
OF the Santa Ana river generally will be-
stir themselves to defeat the proposition.
1t will be an exciting day in the lower
end of the county.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-05-31
Fell ON HIS Cheek,

A Chinaman named All Kim met with
an accident yesterday afternoon on Jeffer-
son street. Kim drives a vegetable
wagon. 1t appears that his horse was
not of the traditional order of the ami.
mails owned by heathens devoted to this
pursuit, but was of fine mettle. The
horse became frightened at something
and started off at mad gallop. Pres
emily the wagon ran against an OBJ
struction and upset, and the China
man was thrown out and went
up in the air like a cork.
When he alighted twas upon his face,
and he slid along some distance upon his
cheek. A very bad cut was inflicted, the
skin and flesh were torn away, and his
face presented shocking sight. He was
brought to the Police Station and his in
juries dressed.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-05-31
DRIVEN OUT.
A Young Wife Asks Protection
From the Police.

Young WIG ASKS ffOteCtkOn
From the Police.
Last evening about 10 O'Clock very
pretty woman, so young as to seem a
mere child, came into the Police Station
and announced that her husband had
driven her out of the house and had
threatened to kill her. She was bare
headed and wore no shoes. Her story
was to the effect that she and her hus-
band lived together at No. 38 Ducommun
street in very unhappy sort of style.
Her name was Jennie Passier, and her
husband was a barkeeper, at present
out of job. He was addicted to drink,
and was not particularly amiable, even
when he was sober. Last evening he
came home ugly, and announced that he
was going to kill her. When she UNDER
took to talk with him, he flew into a
violent rage, and started after her. She
ran out into the street just as she was,
and came to the station to ask help.
One of the officers accompanied her to
the house, but failed to find Passier. He
had gone no one knew whittier. Passier
has had trouble before from his violent
conduct toward his wife, and was arrested
about q month ago.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-05-31
A Grass Fire.

1t was reported yesterday afternoon on
the streets, that there was large grass
fire in East Los Angeles, and that several
residences were in danger. Upon inves-
tigation it was found that the report grew
out OF small grass fire on the hill, inn
mediately abovo the residence of Baron
Rogniat. The grass had caught fire in
some manner, and burned slowly until it
had cleared on acre or SO of ground. The
grass was not dry enough to permit of the
rapid spread of the flames, and few
citizens with shoyels stepped its progress
about o'clock.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-05-31
Amusement Notes.

The change OF bill at the minstrels last
night was decidedly for the better. The
Lost Ace, or The Island Of Pokah is much
oe.ser .nah he tae s fy coon tSa snas . WAS
part of the week. 1t contains several
good songs and some very neat hits.
The Peoples Theatre was well filled at
both performances yesterday. Lost IN
London was the attraction, and will be
given again tonight.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-05-31
THE SEWERS.
A Chance Given the Public to Dis
cuss Them.

This morning at 10 o'clock the City
Council will hold a special session for
the purpose of allowing all who desire to
speak on the subject Of the proposed
sewer system. 1t is stated that some Of
the residents of Boyle Heights desire q
change to be made in the ordinance, go
as to include storm drain for that part
of the city. Several other sections Of the
city are interested in ascertaining
how the intercepting sewers are
to be reached from where they reside,
and others think that some of the main
sewers should be built from the funds
derived by the sale of bonds. All these
will have chance of giving their views
to the Council, which is anxious to begin
the work of building the sewers at an
early date.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-05-31
"THE SURPRISE"
The Largest! The Best!
The Cheapest Millinery House
IN THE CITY,
I44 SOUTH SPRING STREET.

Ladies, don't make a mistake and buy
your Millinery Goods of humbugs claiming
to sell cheap. We have seen their prices,
and beat them from 10 to rs per cent. Ribbons
are out of fashion, that is why we sell them at
10, Is and 25 cents. and Fine Brocaded, No
40 at 40 cents. We quote few prices of the
latest Novelties now In constant demand.
Union Milan Straw Hats, all shapes and
colors. .......... ...............5 soc and 75c
Union Milan Straw Hats, finest grade. -. 81. 90
Extra fine Leghorn, largest flats ......,. So. 90
Fine Lace Straw Hats. 81 90 to 81 80
best quality .......;. 4Oc
flnest sun haus ...'..+'... 10y anu zVc
French Flowers, rubber mounted '25c to SOC
" :" imported, rubber
mounted ......75c to 81 .25
roses, each. ch.................15 15c
Fine Ostrich Tips, feathers tnot woolly) soc
Silk Wire Bonnet Frames s..............,..... 40c
Black Brussels mot all silk ..: .25c to 40c
Silk Yelling (all colors) per yard. d.......... 10c
Silk Ribbons, No 16, per yard ..,......... 1Sc
"a 40, highest grade, per yd. 4Oc
Hats Pressed in the Latest Shapes In "a hours,
DON'T FORGET PLACE AND NUMBER.
ssThe Surprtse,'' I44 =. Spring st.
A. ]. RIETHMULLER. Proprietor.
mis- I'm Founder of the Famous"
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-05-31
BROKERS'.

NEUsTADT d PIRTLE, DEALERS IN
IN county and city school bonds: bank street
railway and manuf. company's stocks loans
made on real estate and collateral security at
current rates. 27 w. I'd ST., Burdick building.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-05-31

DENVER AND RIO GRANDE AND ROCK
les every Tuesday. This fs the only Excur-
sion Company furnishing Pullman tourist
sleeping cars, fully equipped: Los Angeles
to Chicago, Boston and New York, via Salt Lake
affOrding passengers an opportunity to visit
the Mormon Tabernacle, and other points of
interest. Call on or address, +. W. TH0MP-
SON, ITO N. Spring st. my3-tf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-05-31

VIA OGDEN AND UNION PACIFIC RAIL
way-Commencing May IL, 1889, through
Pullman tourist cars Los Angeles to Kansas
City and Omaha, and Pullman palace cars to
Ogden and Ogden to Omaha and Kansas City,
and reclining chair cars Ogden to Council
Bluffs will run daily, leaving Los Angeles at
10:20P.M Excursion leaves every Wednes-
day with through cars to Chicago. New York
and Boston without change. For tickets,
berths, and other information, call on or ad-
dress JOHN CLARK, 81 N. Spring st. my28 I'm
SoUTHERN PACIFIC COMPANY-THRoUGH
y excursions to New York, Boston and Phila-
delphis. Pullman 'snew tourist cars with ladies
dressing room and layatory; stoves with I'M
proved heaters for making tea and coffee COM
plete Pullman's equipment of bedding, in
Guiding bed linen, toilet accessories, etc.;
uniformed colored porters; s. p. Co.'s party
managers go through to New Orleans. thence
to Boston and Philadelphia But one change OF
cars lin Union Depot at Cinicnnati. The
Sunset and Queen and Crescent Route through
the rich and historic South, Meridian, Biz
mingham, Chattanooga, Cincinnati, etc.
Quick time, direct connections. Excursions
leave Los Angeles March 28th: April 11th; May
I'd, 10th and 30th; June 18th and 9th; July
i1th, 1889. For further particulars call on
or write any of the agencies OF the SOUTHERN
PACIFIC COMPANY in Southern. California,
or G. r. SMURR, Assistant General Passenger
Agent Southern Pacific Company, No ZO2 N.
Main st., Los Angeles Cal. my13 lat
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-05-31
ADJUSTMENTS.


sNRAND OPERA HOUSE.
w II. q. WYATT, Lessee and Manager.
r. 8. DOUGLAS, Associate Manager.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-05-31

One Week Only, commencing May 27th,
THE MIGHTY MINSTREL MoNARCHs,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-05-31

NTALTERS' SELECT EXCURSIONS TO ALL
w points East Through Pullman tourist
cars to Boston via Chicago, Our next parties
leave Los Angeles April Sd and 18th, May 1st
18th and Goth. For tickets, berths, and further
informstion, address L. M. WALTERS, 10 N.
Spring st., or 81 N. Spring st., Los Angeles.
my25
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-05-31

also chair cars free, Denver to Chicago; dining
cars, Denver to Chicago. Call upon or address
J. B. Quigley, Agent, Burlington ute. No.
112 North Spring street. my lott
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-05-31
AHCHII EC rs,

NHAS. W. DAVIS, ARCHITECT, ROOMS /
" 3 and 4, Downey block, Los Angeles. my22tf |
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-05-31
EDUCATIONAL.

OALL AND CONVINCE YOURSELF OF THt
v bal gains offered in diamonds, watches anc
every. M. M. .LOWENTHAL, IL N. Spring st
my23 2m
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-05-31

TDENVER & RIO GRANDE
III and Burlington Route
excursions via Salt Lake
City and Denver, leave Los
Angeles every Monday and
Thursday, using the latest
improved Pullman tourist
cars, elegantly equipped,
Los Angeles to Chicago, etc :
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-05-31
EXCURSIONS.


DHILLIPS' EXCURSIONS ARE PERSON
L ally conducted through to New York and
Boston without change of cars. Office, "A n
Sprng-st. ny27 If
ON JUNE 1ST THE WABASH ROUTE EX-
~ cursion Agency will be located at "a N.
Spring st. Teachers excursion East June 10th
also special excursion to Paris and Europe.
J. A. GRANGER, Travelling Agent. my26 i'm
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-05-31

NTRS. DR.. FRENCH, THE RENOWNED FOR
MI tune teller. This woman tells wonderful
things, brings parties together; also doctors
ladies for general debility and chronic diseases
Room %. Montr0se House, corner of Fourth
and Main SITS. my26-u
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-05-31
WANTED-mALE HELP.

WTANTED-YOUNG MAN 18 OR 20 YEARS
w of age, good address and education, for
permanent office work. Address ] M. A this
office. my30-2t
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-05-31
JOHNSON d: SLAVIN,S
MAJESTIC AND MATCHLESS
MANSTRELS.

Special production of the original burlesque
on THE LITTLE TYCOON" entitled Tine
Little Fly Coon, with all the musical
gems of the opera.
Every feature entirely new from first part to
finish.
Popular Prices. my22td
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-05-31
HOmEOPATHISTS.

Ia A. CLARKE, M. D., OFFICE AND RESI-
n. dence, "a 8. Spring st. Hours to 4 P.M
Telephone 353. my1A