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The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-08-27
a Distressing Death.

The Franklin Press gives an account o
the death of a young manncar highlands
on Wednesday morning last occurring
under such circumstances as at first t.
suggest the idea Of suicide. A rational
explanation is given, however, which
seems to make it clear that the death
was the result af a somewhat singular
accident. The young man and his sister
had a gymnasium in barn where they
practiccd many icatS ol agility. 1t is
thought that the former, intending to
surprise his sister with some unusual
feat, practiccd in laurel thickct, where
his dead body was attcrward found the
pcrilouS one of swinging himself by the
lower jaw, and in some way lost control
of himself and periShcd without the
chance of rescue. There was nothing in
the manner Of the young man to Indicate
depression or unhappincsS, He was ha-
bitually rctccnt, but otherwise cheerful
in manner and full Of alacrity of move
mcnt. He was about twenty-five years
of age, named Hiram BabcOCk
son Of Mr.. BabcoCk who came
from Minnesota about two years ago,
with his wife, son and dunghtcr and
bought farm near Highlands.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-08-27
At Battery Park.

Among the arrivals at Battery Park
Sunday and yesterday were Gen. New
ton, of Hell Gate fame, New York city; {.
B. Makcpcacc, Providence, X. l.; J. X.
Draper and family, Oxford, Ala; Y. New
ton and wife, X. II. Cardwcll and Miss
Lena Branch, Richmond; ]. 5. Scales, II.
{. Cuwcs, District attorney Charles
Price, North Carolna Mrs. 5. J. Tanna-
hill and the Misses Tannahlll, New York;
Associate Justice ]. J. Davis, of the State
supreme court, Raleigh; A. NJ. Rutledge,
LouiSvillc; d. Lowcnbcrg and wife, b.
Lounsbcry, Norfolk, Va; Geo. A. Searcy,
Alabama; G. II. Roberts, wife and Miss
Roberts, Ncwbcrn, y. G.; Mrs. +. O.
MearcS and son, Mrs. B. b. Story and
ncice, II. Iukcrtcr, New Orleans; Mrs.
Andrew Pierce and Miss Pierce, Clifton
Springs, \. " ]. X. Dropcr and family,
oxford, Ala.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-08-27
DONKEY-RACING
At Hot Springs -DiStiII-
EuiShed Arrivals, IitC.

HoT SPRINGS, August 2G.-Saturday
afternoon there was a lively donkey race
among the guests of the Mountain parl;
Hotel. There were five entries in this
one heat contest. Mr.. Peter LabOuissc
won the race by head, Mr.. William
Wcscott being spirited second, while
Miss LabouisSc was a good third.
Fourth and fifth places were taken by
Mr. John Hammond and Miss Wcstcott
respectively.
MIR. ". Bayard Cutting and party, of
New York, arrived i'll a private car Sat
urday evening
General Harrison, of Alabama, who
has the honor of having been the young
est hrigadicr-gcucral i'll the Confederate
army, has arrived with Mrs. Harrison.
The General has been spending some
time at Tate Springs. The good table,
attractive scenery and healing waters
tempted him hithcr. Col. Shepard, of
Mabama. is with the patty
EN-Govrrnor Lyon, of Alabama,
with Mrs Ligon also arrived Saturday
morning. Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Moulton,
of New Orlcans, who spent two or three
days in Ashcvilc returned Friday even
ing and expect to he Joined by Mr.. and
Mrs AnSon Phelps and family and to re
main through September.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-08-27
Grand Army of the Republic.

MILWAUKEE, August 26.-Gcn. Algcr,
will undoubtedly be the next commander
in chief of the Grand Army Of the Re
public, and from present indications the
city OF Washington will be chosen for the
next national cncampmcnt. The disap-
pointmcnt' of the day, so far as the
executive council is concerned, was the
failure of Gen. Sherman to arrive at the
hour expected. On his arrival all hands
are requested to refrain from playing
"Marching Through Georgia" out OF
hrcspcct to his feelings, the General
having heard it so much, that it has
hrcumu Hnightmavc to him.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-08-27
A TOURISTS IDEA.

p. S.-Thc only work stock
farm is a span of fine mules.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-26
MRS. BEECHER STOWE.
Like Dean Swift, She With.
ers From the Top"
GENIUS BECOME IMBEClLE. i.
The Gifted AuthOress Fallen Into.
Second Childhood, Just as
Her Father Did.
Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD. I

Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD
New York, March 25.-A Hartford,
Conn.,, special says; 1t is now about six
months since Harriet Beecher Stowe was
brought as a dying invalid from Sag
Harbor to this city. Only the care of
her physician and the attentive nursing
OF her children brought her through the
illness. But Mrs. Stowe finally recov-
cred of her ailments and is seemingly now
in as good health as she has ever been of
late years. The true mental condition of
Mrs. Stowe, although we'll known here
in Hartford, is seldom alluded to. 1t is,
however, a fact that Mrs. Stowe's mind
is shattered, and she is, at best, intellec-
tually, now but mere child. Her
friends will not admit that she is
insane, nor that she is imbe cile,
but her mind is almost COM
pletely gone. Her memory is that of
a baby. When former dear friends visit
her, people whom she has known for
years, she greets them with the vacant
stare so indicative symptom in cases of
that kind. Of course Mrs. Stoves rela-
tives view all this with a feeling of dis
may, but they have now become recon-
ciled to the change and her whims are
treated with the utmost tenderness. For
some time it was given out that Mrs.,
Stowe did not recognize her friends be-
cause of failing eyesight, but this excuse
is no longer alluded to, and the fact that
che is no longer mentally capable is
recognized by everyone. 1t was also, for
long time, thought to be an attribute of
genius when Mrs. Stowe showed these
idiosyncracies. but the genius which
made "Uncle Tom 8 Cabin" has departed.
The father of Mrs. Stowe, Rev. Lyman
Beecher, passed the closing years of his
life with cloud resting over his mind.
His symptoms were greatly similar tcs
those which now affect Mrs. Stowe.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-26
Legislature VS.. Municipality.

INDIANAPOLIS, March 25.-The State
Legislature has passed pill placing the
Fire and Police Departments of this city
under the control of board of commits
sioners selected by the Legislature; also
a bill placing the streets and alleys, light
ing, water supply, ETC., in the hands of a
board of public works and affairs, Sc
lected in similar manner. When these
boards sought to enter upon their duties,
the old Board of Metropolitan Police
Commissioners and tho municipal au-
thorities declined to surrender their
power, holding that the laws under which
the Legislative appointees proposed to
act were unconstitutional. The case was
heard in the Supreme Court of this county
and to-day decision was rendered sus-
tanning the Metropolitan Commissioners
and the municipal authorities. Judge
Taylor ruled in favor of the new ap-
pointees and Judge Howe and Walker in
opposition. The case will now be
taken to the Supreme Court of the
United States.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-26
THE TUNNEL FRAUDS
Major Aydecker, the Superintend-
ent. ON Trial for CareleSsneks.

ent, ON Trial for Carelessness.
New YORK, March 25-The trial of
Major Lydecker, charged with culpable
neglect OF duty when experimenting the
construction of the aqueduct tunnel, be-
gan to day. The proceedings opened
with the reading Of the order convening
the court and a charge of neglect of duty
to the prejudice of good order and dis
cipline, which is supported by six speci
fications, which set out the faulty work
in the tunnel, and the failure of the de-
fenaant TO exercise care in its superin-
tendence. After the specifications had
been read, Major Lvdecker pleaded not
guilty. He denied all responsibility for
the character of the work, while
admitting that it was detective ia
several particulars. Then followed
the reading of the contracts, orders, and
other papers connected with the tunnel
work, after which Lieutenant Townsend
testified that he had discovered num-
Der of pieces of bad work, and one,
case, where forty feet of dry packing
and cavities were found, the SUBJ.
inspector had been discharged and a
change made in the force of men.
Major Lydecker examined the reports
and went through the tunnel several
t mes with witness when he first re-
ported, and afterwards he had known
these visits to be two months apart.
About $100, 900 would be required to line
the tunnel, and while there were por-
tions of which he was not afraid, on
the whole, he thought that the tunnel
would carry water in its present condi-
tion. Adjourned.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-26
GOff 10 See Ii Through.

WHEELING, w. Va, March 25.-Gen-
eral Goff, the Republican Gubernatorial
candidate, who received a majority Of
the votes cast at the last election in this
State, and who is now engaged in con-
test before the Legislature with Judge
Fleming to establish his claim, arrived
here this evening fer conference with
his friends in this part of the State. In
an interview this evening he asserted in
the strongest way his determination to
push his claim in all possible ways and
before all tribunals, and said he felt con-
tident the Legislature would, from evil
dence he should place before the special
committee, finally acknowledge the just
ness of his claim.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-26

THE suggestion that senator John P
Jones, of Nevada, should be sent az
Minister to England will m eet with gen
eral approval on the Pacific Coast
where he is almost the most popular
public man in either party. The Nevada
Senator is Welshman born, but it does
not follow that that should incapacitate
him. his Americanism, though of the
adopted variety, is of the most ardent
kind. 1t is doubtful, however, whether
his many business enterprises would 60
on with the same vigor with their prin-
cipal promoter at the Court of st. James.
If Jones goes, there will be a racy
American atmosphere in that portion of
Belgrayia where he ehall elect to pitch
his residence,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-26

THE HERALD learns OF MIR. NJ. S. Sew
erance, of the Commission appointed to
select the site for an Insane Asylum in
Southern California, that the Commits
sion will meet in Santa Barbara on
Thursday night. and will then effect an
organization. 1t will spend a couple of
days there, and will then adjourn to
Ventura, where it will also spend a
couple OF days. 1t will assemble in
Los Angeles about the second of April.
1t will be remembered that the Legisla-
ture, at its recent session, appropriated
$3.50, 600 for the new institution, The
Commission, at its meeting here, will en-
tertain all proposals from property hold
ers in this county, and they should be
addressed to the Los Angeles member.
Mr.. M. S. Severance, Los Angeles post
office, who will present them to the
Board.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-26

The venerable John B. Haskins, Of
New York, seems to have been taken in
and done for in Los Angeles yesterday in
quite little sum by bunco steerers.
This stalwart Democrat of the old days
was about the last man, we supposed
who could be caught by these gentry.
Men evidently grow more confding as
they grow older-that is, as they grow
very much older. Mr.. Haskins, himself
a distinguished man, now ranks with the
distinguished Charles Francis Adams,
who, it will be remembered, was relieved
OF large sum Of money in Boston by a
very transparent hocus-pocus. We regret
this breach of hospitality, but we are
ashamed to say that it is nothing new in
in the City Of the Angels. Mr.. Haskins
is Shakspearean scholar, and he will
recall the lines, "Who steals my purse
steals traah,' ETC., etc.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-26

THE Council yesterday instructed City
Engineer Eaton to prepare Immediately
plans for an outfall sewer to the ocean.
City Engineer Doc kweiler reported to
the last Council in favor of Mr.. Eaton s
plans and specifications for this work,
which is estim ated to cost 100000. As
our municipal legislature will be backed
by the people in any honest and intelli-
gent work of the kind, special care should
be taken with these revised estimates
and specifications.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-26
RUN OVER.
A Mexican Goes to sleep 0n ths
Santa Fe Track.

Mexican Goes to sleep 0n the
Santa Fe Track.
A Mexican by the name of Teodoro
Cordero was killed Saturday night by a
switch engine, on the Santa Fe line,
near the Kuhrts-street bridge. An in
quest was held on his body yesterday by
the coroner.
Early yesterday morning word was
sent to the surgeon of the Santa Fe that
an accident had taken place and a
man had been killed on the road.
When the locality of the accident
was visited by DIR. Ross and the authori-
ties, blood was found along the track for
SONS distance, but the BODY could not be
found. 1t was subsequently, ascertained
by the Coroner, who had begun search
for the body, that 1t had been carried to
the undertaking rooms of Peck & Me-
Coy, and that no one had thought to give
notice to the Coroner. The body was
carted from the place OF the accident dur
ing the night.
The evidence taken before the Cor
oner brought out the fact that
the man had lain down on the track in
an intoxicated condition and had nroh-
ably gone to sleep. The engine was in
charge of Samuel Goldstein, who was
walking along in 'front.' He suddenly
ssignalled to the engineer to stop, but be-
lore 1t could be done the Mexican was
killed.
The mans head was crushed and one
arm was cut off. The Coroner's jury
brought in verdict in accordance with
he above facts.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-26
THE YORKTOWN AccEP TED.
ADefaulttnw manaper.

DETROIT, March %. "A Hancock,
Mich, special says: Experts sent here
by the Standard Oil Company have been
at work upon the books OF Martin R.
Goldsworthy, manager of the company
for the Lake Superior region, and have
discovered shortage in his accounts to
the amount of $4,000 or more. Colds
worthy became frightened last Wednes-
day and has gone to Toronto. For the
past two years he had been dabbling in
mining stocks, and the recent heavy de-
cline carried him under. His bondsmen
are liable to the extent of many thous.
ands.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-26

We are indebted to Hon. J. 6. Estu-
dillo for pamphlet entitled "The Truth
about Lower California" which is writ
ten by M. Sanchez Facio, @. E. 1t pur-
ports to give an account of "the frauds
committed by the Mexican International
Company, under the protection and sane
tion of the present government of Mex
ico." We shall take an early occasion to
look the brochure over. Elsewhere we
publish a Santa Clara letter in the
HERALD, written by gentleman who
knows whereof he speaks, that shows
what consummate humbug the placers
are which have been trumpeted 80 much.
1t will repay perussl.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-26
The CabIe Cars.

The Gable Company is beginning to
put the final touches on the great work
it commenced in the city some time ago.
Gangs of laborers were put to work yes
terday digging the pits on Fort and Main
streets where the cable will turn. and a
force was also employed in tearing up
the old 7. track, SO that the cable curves
can be put in. AS soon as this work is
done and the engine houses completed,
the cable will be put down and the new
cars will commence running.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-26
Eourh ON me ConI.prtucrs,

PHILADELPHIA, March 25 "A special
to the Press says: An announcement
was posted to-day at all the collieries in
the Pittston region, including those of
the Pennsylvania Coal Company, Le-
high Valley Coal Company and of the
small companies and Individual opera
tors, notifying the men of suspension
OF six weeks duration. This will be q
terrible blow to the men, who for
months have put in very short time,
and are now in very poor condition.
About 10000 men and boys are affected
by this suspension.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-26
A Shot We'll Taken.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, March %. - Near
Mount Vernon, KY, on Saturday, James
Baker shot and lnortally wounded Moses
Gatliff. Gatlif's wife had run away
with another man, and Gatliff pursued
and re-captured her. AT the depot
where they were to take the train, he be-
gan beating her. Baker demonstrated
and Gatliff shot at him. Baker then
shot Gatliff, wounding him fatally and
surrendered to the Sheriff.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-26
neItbernte assassin.

CHARLESTON, w. Va, March 25.-On
Saturday Thomas Woods, living in Lin
coin county, sent word to his stepmother,
Mrs. Woodson Woods, that one of her
neighbors across the hill was sick, and
wanted her to come Immediately. He
concealed himself behind tree near the
path, to await her coming, and when
che approached, stepped out, fred a
revolver full at her left breast,
the bullet taking effect just
below the nipple. She fell
to the ground. To make sure of his
work, Woods shot her again in the neck.
Shortly afterwards she recovered suffi-
ciently to give an alarm, which was
heard by men getting out cross-ties, who
went to her assistance, accompanied by
Woods, who professed entire ignorance
OF the matter. She was conscious and
related the story OF the shooting, accusing
Woods of being her assassin, and died
afterwards. Woods is now in custody.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-26
The G. A. II. social.

At the open meeting of Frank Bartlett
Post and Relief Corps, this evening, at
6. A. R. Hall, Main street, the following
programme will be given: Instrumental
solo, by Miss Oracle Van Horn; recita.
ton, by Mrs. H. T. Andrews; instru.
mental solo, by Prof. Berg; vocal solo,
by Miss Viola Bennett; instrumental
trio, by Mr.. W. H. HI. and Misses Win
ME and Nellie Connor; recitation, by
Mrs. j: Z. Calvin; instrumental solo, by
MISS Viola Bennett.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-26
and Murder.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, March 25.-Wben
John Clemens went home tonight, he
found his wife and P. L. Nowland sitting
together in room. Nowland, as Glenn
ems entered the room, made movement
to strike the latter, when Clemens drew
a revolver and killed him. Clemens is
under arrest. Mrs. Clemens, who rs also
under arrest, at first denied any knowl-
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-26
Brutal Prize Fight,

LIVERPOOL, Ohio, March 25.-A brutal
prize fight took place in West Virginia,
opposite this city, early this morning,
between George Shaffor and William
Baxter. They fought thirteen rounds,
Furnishing each other severely. In the
last round Baxter was knocked senseless,
and failed to respond when time was
called: About seventy persons witnessed
tha mill
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-26
The ssBlack KNOT, Dtgease.

DAYTON, March 25.-Horticulturists
who have returned from Ross county, re-
port that disease known as the "Black
Knot" is devastating the blue plum
orchards in that vicinity, and that grow
ers of damson plums have already cut
down So 900 dead trees and burned them.
Peach and red plum trees are about
ready to bloom.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-26
Gaudaur and Teemer,

BosToN, March 25,-This afternoon
ST. John, the backer of Gaudaur, tele.
graphed to Teemer that Gaudaur accepts
his challenge to row series of races for
$500 side on each, providing that Teemer
makes the distance two, three and four
miles, Gaudaur to name the first course,
Teemer the second, and the two to toss
for the choice OF the third.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-26
A Fraternal Sho otins Scrape.

WATERFOWL, Dakota, March 25.-An
old feud existing between Ed and John
White, brothers, eliminated this after
noon in quarrel between them, John
being assisted by Patrick Donnelly. Ed
drew revolver and shot both, but neither
fatally. All three have been arrested.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-26

WHILE last year was an unprecedent-
edly active one in the matter of railway
travel, and therefore is not to be taken
into the count, the receipts for tickets at
the Southern Pacific Railway offices in
this city have been $4,000 a month
larger this winter than for any year pre-
yious to the last.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-26
The Police and the Puxs.

MINNEAPOLIS, March 25.-Chief of
Police Bracket has notified President
Loomis of the DeSoto Club that the
Needham- Gilmore fight, set for tonight
at that clubhouse, must not come off.
warrants for the arrest of the princi-
pals have been sworn out and are now
in the hands of the police. Owing to
this interference the fight has been
postponed. 1t will occur, however, be-
tween this date and Saturday, in this
vicinity.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-26

An interesting interview with Mr.. I. A.
Whiteomb, of Raymond q Whitcomb
excursion agency fame, which will excite
some astonishment amongst those who
think that travel to California is about to
fall off. Mr.. Whitcomb Gays that his
excursion business this year was fully
fifteen per cent. larger than in any pre-
vious season. He brought excursionists
with him this year who had spent the
six previous winters in Southern Cali
fornia. This is pretty clear proof of
the Fasteners liking the climate. The
Raymond Hotel will close on April Doth.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-26
RulI Eutter Seized.

New HAVEN, Conn, March 25.-The
Internal Revenue Collector to-day seized
IL 900 pounds of oleomargarine at the
factory of N. j. Nathan & Co., in this
city. The seizure was made by order of
the Washington authorities and neither
the collector nor the firm understands
the nature of the charges.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-26
Movements of Cleveland & Co.

HAVANA, March 25 = Ex-President
Cleveland and party have been visited
by both the Intendent of the Treasury
and the Director General of Marine.
The tourists started yesterday for the
Santa Rosa estate, belonging to Seflor
Moer. Ex-Postmaster-G General Dickin-
son remained at the hotel, being slightly
indisposed. He is entirely we'll again,
hOwavnr
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-26
ne Struck pole.

OGDEN, March 25.-Last night Pat
O'Hara, for twenty years an engineer on
the Central Pacific, but recently entered
upon the Ogden street motor car service,
met his death by striking his head
against an electric light pole while look
ing out from his car.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-26
The Great short StOp.

WASHINGTON, March 25.-The Post to.
morrow will say: "John Montgomery
Ward will play in Washington next sea-
son. The question has been settled be-
yond dispute and only requires Ward g
signature to the contract to complete it.
This will be given within few days."
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-26
Dropped Dead d at His Post.

ROCHESTER, N. Y, March 25.-Levi
Lewis, one of the oldest engineers on the
New York Central kropped dead on his
engine near Chill tonight. 1t is sup
posed that heart disease was the cause.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-26
The Deadly Empty gum.

ST. PAUL, March 25.-Belleving the
revolver he held to be empty, William
Clinchman, aged Is years, this afternoon
snapped it at Birdie Lucas and the bullet
lodged in her brain. The bullet was ex-
tracted and the girl is alive, although
dangerously hurt.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-26

WASHINGTON, March 25.-The case OF
ex- Representative Peter Paul Mahoney,
of Brooklyn, has taken decided change
for the worse, and it is feared he cannot
survive mitch longer.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-26

Not So Mad After All: Physician
!" Your husband is quite delirious and
seems utterly out of his mind. Has he
recognized anyone to-day?" Wife--"0h,
yes; he called me dragon this morning,
and he constantly speaks of the gov
erness as an angel. ."-[ Boston Beacon.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-26

THE impulse TO take nap on the rail-
way tracks is growing in this section of
late. The locomotive lullaby is the new
est local fad
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-26
TUESDAY, mAaoH 2e, 1883.

We are indebted to Hon. George
Hearst for number of interesting pub.
lie documents.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-26
Louis In, Kraft,. Funernl.

The funeral of Louis II. Kraft will
take place to-day at 2 O'Clock, from his
late residence, S34 West Second street.
Friends are invited, :
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-26

edge of Nowland, but after telling a va
riety of stories, finally broke down and
confessed that she had been criminally
intimate with him.