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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-24

DIR. SCHENCK'S Book on Consumption,
Liver Complaint and Dyspepsia, sent free.
DB. J. H. SCHENCK & son. Philadelphia, Pa.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-24

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Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-25
OFFICIAL REPORT.
Commodore Benham's Dispatch TO
the Navy Department..

WAsHINGToN, August 24.-Acting Sec
retsry Walker this afternoon received by
telegraph the following official report
upon the performance of the new cruiser
Charleston on her trial trip yesterday
between San Francisco and San Pedro.
The report ia from Commodore Benham,
President of the trial board, dated
August oath, and reads thus: "The
official trial of the Charleston's en-
gines and boilers was finished
yesterday afternoon. The probable av-
erage total horsepower was $500;
the maximum revolutions for one hour,
one hundred and sixteen and six-tenths I;
average revolutions for four hours, one
hundred and fifteen. The vacuum was
never below twenty-six. The ships draft
at the start of the trial was sixteen feet,
eleven inches forward, and nineteen feet
aft. A continuous speed by log of eigh-
teen knots was maintained. The ship
was actually under forced draft for eight
and one-half hours. The performance Of
the machinery and boilers was admir-
able. During the entire period it was
not found necessary to slow, nor was
there any heating.
Commodore Walker expressed him.
self as highly gratified with the result Of
the trial. He says the smooth running
OF the machinery under the trying con-
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-25
A CLOSE CALL.
The steamship City of Para Badly
ScOrS he'd by Fire.

New YORK, August 24.-The Pacific
Mail steamship City of Para, with twenty.
nine passengers, arrived at Sandy Hook
this morning from Aspinwall. The
coamings of her forward hatch we're
burned and scorched, and the vessel bore
outward marks of big fire which came
very near destroying the vessel and its
precious cargo. The Para left New York
the first part of this month with afull
cargo of merchandise. She reached As
pinwall in due season, and the long
shoremen and sailors had discharged a
total of $50 tons of cargo from
the hold when fire was discovered
among the cotton and naval stores which
were slowed in the forward compart-
ment. This was on the evening of
August II tn, two days after the vessels
arrival. The fire had complete control
of the forehold when discovered, and be-
fore the alarm could be sounded great
sheets of flame and columns OF binding
smoke filed the air over the forward part
of the craft. The flames attracted the
attention of the ancient fire department
of Aspinwall, which turned out, and with
number of American laborers about the
dock, set to work TO assist the people of
the steamship in extinguishing the
flames. All through the night of
the 11th the men toiled. Several fell
exhausted as morning came on from
overwork. The 18th opened with the
fire still burning, and toward noon of
that day it looked as if the steamer Was
doomed. Daring the afternoon Of the
18th the flames went down as suddenly
as they began, and at o'clock Captain
Lockwood, the skipper of the steamer,
reported the fire extinguished. A very
considerable quantity OF the cargo was
destroyed, and the interior of the vessel
is badly damaged.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-25

ditions of forced draft for 30 long
time, and the continuous high speed
maintained, stamp the Charleston as a
vessel without superior. 1t will be
noticed that the vessel showed $500
horse power, while the contract require
ment is 1000. The design contemplates
speed of eighteen knots. This appears
to have been realized, although there is
discrepancy in horsepower, which, if
this trial should be accepted as final,
would subject the contractors to PEN
atty. Consequently the engineer officers
believe another trial will be had and that
with the machinery made smooth and
the experience gained in the preceding
trials, the vessel which has already SO
successfully met the expectations in other
respects, will realize the technical con-
dition of seven thousand horsepower.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-25
Government Drydocks.

WAsHINGToN, August 23.-Simpson,
the contractor for building the new Gov
ernment drydocks at Norfolk and New
York, has notified the Navy Department
that the Norfolk dock will be in readi-
ness to recsive vessels September 19.
Work upon the New York dock is also
progressing rapidly, and it is expected
to be completed November 1st, half a
month in advance of the contract time.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-25
Hollis, Creditors,

BosToN, August PA meeting of the
creditors of George w. Hollis, the wool
puller, of Boston and Brighton, was held
today. Hollis statement shows his liza.
bilities to be 81, ,103, 900, of which $415,-
600 are contingent. consisting of endorse
ments of accommodation paper for which
the holders received no consideration.
Of the absolute liabilities, $l99, 400 is Sc
cured. The total assets are 81 ,43S GOO.
A committee of investigation was ap.
pointed.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-25
Jumped From a Ferry Roat.

SAN FRANCISCO, August 23.-An un-
known man jumped from the deck of the
Oakland ferry boat while crossing the
bay and was drowned. The steamer was
stopped and boats lowered but the body
could not be found.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-25
Collector Found short.

KANSAS Cry, August 90 "A special to
the Journal from st. Joseph, says that
the committee investigating the accounts
of ex-Collector Trice, OF this county, re-
ports them short $4,000. Trice claimed
credits of $34, 900, which the committee
would not allow.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-25
NEW CRUISERS.
Concessions Made TO Induce Con-
traCaOrk TO Kid.

Concessions Made 10 Induce Con-
tractors to Hid.
WASHINGTON, August 24.-Advertise-
ments were re-issued today from the
Navy Department for bids for the con-
struction of the three 2,000-ton cruisers
for which excessive proposals were
opened on Thursday. The new adver-
tisements are the same as the old with
certain important differences that are
expected to induce contractors to offer
bids that will fall within the appropria-
tion. The Department makes several
concessions TO this end. In the fret
place six months more time is given,
making the contract period two and one
half years. The maximum speed to be
obtained is fixed at seventeen knots, in
stead of eighteen, and the premium rate
is altered. There will be premium
of $25 900 for each quarter kuot over
the maximum and a eimular deduction
for each quarter knot below, instead OF
$40, 900 for the first quarter knot, $780,
900 for second, $50 900 for the third and
$4,000 for the fourth, and the minimum,
epeed below which the vessel will moi
be accepted is to be 16 knots instead
of l6%. Bids will be opened October
26th. No action has yet been taken in
the case of the two 8 900 ton vessels, but
Reimbursement will probably also be
| issued for them.
THE TEXAS TO BE MADE sEAwoRTHY.
Constructors Dowley and GatewooC
and Assistant Constructor Taylor have
been appointed q board to carefully re
| wise the calculations, spaces and weights
of the armored war ship Texas to be bull
at Norfolk, and ascertain whether ther,
is real necessity for change in tn,
English designs in order to make the yes
sci sesworthy and suitable for naval ser
vices.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-25
Work of an IncendiaKY.

NAPA, CAL, August pa house be-
longing to Donohue & Barger was burned
at Soscol today. Most OF the furniture
was also destroyed. 1t is supposed the
fire was of incendiary origin. Loss,
81 600; insurance, So, 900.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-25

Local and through tickets sold, baggage
made and general information given upon ap'
plication to c. r. SMURR, Asst. G. Pas. Agt., No.
POP North Main street, CHARLES sKYLKR.
Agent at Depot.
Sundays excepted tSundays only,
A. N. TOWNE, General Manager.
T. h. GOODMAN,
Gen1 Passenger and Ticket Agt
1y1-3m
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-25
Henry ShnW DYING.

ST. LOUIS, August 23-Henry Shaw, OF
Botanical Garden fame, and one of the
Oldest and wealthiest st. Louis citizens,
is dying at his residence in the Botanical
Gardan
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-25

Ardenter Mustard, sold by all grocers. will
please the greatest epicure. For thirty-six
years the standard.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-25

The rose bud opening to the morn,
While yet the due hangs OH the thorn,
Exhales less sweetness than is wont
To breathe from lips that S0ZODONT
Has touched with soft crimson glow
ThBt shows the dazzling teeth off SO
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-25

Levy,s secondhand furniture store has
been removed from 112 Upper Main street to
No 125 South Main street. between Second and
Third. Call there for bargaius.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-25

Sher rwin-Williams, fsmily paints at
MATHEWS, corner Second and L, A. streets.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-25
Santa Catalina Island.

Commencing July 7th the Wilmington Trans.
portation Company's Steamship "HERMOSA"
will make regular trips to AVALON, CATALINA
ISLAND.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-25

EGF- For passage or freight as above or foT
tickets to and from
All Important Points Tvs Europe,
APPLY TO
w. PARHIS, Agent.
Office: No, 8 Commercial st., Les Angeles.
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TRIUMPHANT Low:
a Thrilling Bicycle Romance of III, .
of 1870 III

| Thrilling Bicycle Romance of tn. n
! ofIS89 "p
| Rachel. you sob in vain. No.
again shall the young man darken ,ba
doors OF this palatial DWELLING
monster in human form who will oo -
church in his bicycle pants and ada ~
the PROCLAMATION by taking up the 90,
lection in that attire can never be &,
companion for my daughter. Go 80
your chamber, Rachel, and try to for
get him, and | may take you to the c;n
Gus in leafy August"
A shudder shook the vouno o;nr.
frame, and with moan she crept from
'ha room. And must we then h.
wrenched apart" she asked of tbo
serene moon three hours later. .Nust
Eugenio 5 life AMI mine pursue differ.
ent destlnies? Must | glide swift y
down the gloomy, turbid tide of ba;-
bed hope, thwarted love and unreoui,Ad
tr'istfulness to the ocean of despair"
shrlil sound smote upon her oar
mn.
moonlight against the wan met,
Hist
Ssh"
'Daringr'
'EugeniOr'
Come. fly with me-"
''Oh, Eugenio!"
'Ihere's not moment to lose. ror
bright moon will soon sink into Ina
bosoEi of the nero; haste. then d.,-
ling Rachelr
"Shall | bring trunk9"
"Hcavens. no. my angel; have o;,,v
my tandem here; bring shawl stra,,!!"
The whispered words smote upon the
vibrant air and made the innocent
m"onbeams culver in weird ecstasy. IN
len minutes the beautiful creature WIS
prepared. She put her golden head O #
OF the window and the moonbeams
made an aureola round her crown
'Eugenio," she said. in whisper like
the dying cadences of an Aeolian harm
''shall | slide down the water-spou, or
60 down the stair?''
''Are the stairs clear, lover"
"l es. but"
"ihen come down the stair; why the
water-spout?'
1T would be so romantic, Eugenio."
ooh, that's all right Rachel; we will.
write your father that you climbed out
the window. Comet
A moment later the door of the man.
sion opened. the girl tripped down the
marble stairs. fastened her shawl-stran
On the machine, and an instant later
the betrothed had leaped on to the
tandem bicycle and were fast speeding
towards the dawn and Clarence. where
Engenio had ordered the wedding
breakfast Buffalo Courier
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PART u.-CHAPTER III.
THE SHADOW OLE A NEW nAY

'hDOW Op a NEW DAI
The hour still lacked something OF
dawn. The moon was dull in the West,
and the stars were paling. There was
light enough to see the length of the
deck, where the view was not obstruct.
ed, and as yet there was no sign OF
outbreak. The Captain walked for
ward with Crawford, saw that the
watch were awake, and that the look
out was at his post, and stopped mo.
ment to observe the men. A silence
fell upon them as they saw him.
"Where's that big mulattop' he
abruptly asked. ''Can any of you tell
mep"
There were several head-shakes. and
two or three negatives IN Spanish.
MAY be jump overheard" one OF
the negroes growled.
Hiding, likely" one of the vagrants
ventured.
Nov mark me, menu the Captain
SAID. "You know what manner OF
man am: I'm not to be fooled with.
Some OF you know where that fellow is.
we shall be at Nassau before dark.
ana then that man will 60 ashore in
irons. He'll 60 if it takes the whole
British garrison to bring him out. You
hear me? Just tell him that. and that
he'd better deliver himself up peaca.
bly,"
The two walked aft again.
81 don't think I'd have told them
that. sill" said Crawford.
why not?"
1T may make them more desner.
ate."
''Pshaw! Such fellows as those ma.
groes are always desperate. What
they need is to feel'the strong hand on
them. They. hadn't heard from me for
several hours and thought it time to
show myself to them again"
He stopped and leaned against the
long-boat. His companion was silent
Another day of this suspense and
vigilance. and we'll make port again
and rid ourselves of these pests"
'.Ihope so, SIR"
Ine Captain said nothing for a mo-
ment, and then suddenly asked:
''Mr. Crawford. are you supersti-
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+ lieve that time has come. Anyway,
refuse to occupy it with the company
you've got there now"
"That was hasty remark, Louis.
You remember how you had angered
me? Let us think no more of it,
Here's my hand, nephew"
Louis took the offered hand, but re-
leased it Immediately without grasp.
"Now 90 back to the cabin the
Captain said, half coaxingly.
"Not l! You've chosen your COM
pany. I'll choose mine / can make
myself quite comfortable forward"
He stalked away, leaving the Cap
tain in deeper doubt than ever as to
,he meaning of his conduct.
An hour before daylight Dick Pur-
Wis nudged the mate, and awakened
him from fitful sleep.
whats the matter, Dick?"
Something bad, sir. I'll whisper
it to you; we'd best make no alarm
yet. The m,ulatto is loose"
4 CiOetC ooNis INV Cdu tudU NC. tuc
mate exclaimed. Il shackled him
myself, and have seen him every two
hours since. Where is hep"
Il only know he is gone, sir, with
the chain unlocked that fastened him
to the ring in the floor. suspect he's
hiding somewhere in the forehold."
"He must have had help"
'Surely, sir.''
swell, the devil is aboard this ship,
and no mistake. hate to disturb the
old man, but he must know it,
The startling intelligence was COM
municated to the Captain, and it ban
lshed all further sleep till sunrise. The
mate took the wheel. and Crawford
and Purvis watched with the Captain;
but he said little. The threatening
events OF the last few hours were max
ing an impression upon him which it
was idle to try to shake off; he made
no answer to the reassuring words ad.
dressed to him, but remained sunk in
deep thought.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-08-09
..1,ouis. is this yOu?"

y
The face, turned silently to him in the
moonlight. showed him that it was as
he said.
Now what do you mean by evading
me in this fashion? What in the deuce
is the matter with you? Don't you see
that I've got turbulent and mutinous
crew aboard, and that l want all the
friendly help can get?''
you've got something else aboard
that seems to interest you nightly, i"
sneered Louis. you've got an es-
capped filibuster; and l suppose you
don't mean to come into Cuban waters
again. after what has happened"
I'll take no instructions from you
nor any man about what course l shall
pursue toward a brave cOuntryman,
hunted by the minions of Spain.
"Inever supposed you would; so al
low me to bid you goodnight"
Louis, listen to reason. Henry
Crawford is man whose acquaintance
would honor any of us. want you to
see and talk with him.
"Excuse me- I'm not very particular
about my associates, as l believe you
have told me several times; but L have
never taken them from political refu-
gees"
Captain Willis tried hard to suppress
his anger. He we'll understood that
Louis was trying to anger him. so that
he would abruptly end the converse
ton.
"Just tell me what your conduct
means,' he demanded.
That's not hard to tell. You said to
me yesterday that the time was fast
coming when you and 1 could not &C.
cupy the same cabin together. / be-
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Young man: and the name OF his
father, which led to some rcminis-
cences on the part of the Captain. 1t
is needless to say that this interview,
of almost an hour. strengthened and
warmed the attachment that the
ardent and impulsive old sailor had
conceived for his gallant young guest
He was, in fact, prepared to ''grapple
him to his soul with hooks of steel. )"
The cook now sent one Of the
negroes down with an appetizing sup
per, TO which the Captain and his
friend did full justice. They had, in
fact, eaten nothing since the early
breakfast Of that morning
The sun had set, and the soft
twilight of the tropics that preccdes
the moons rising prevailed, when
these two left the cabin for the deck.
Each had a loaded revolver in his
breast-pocket. They had held a very
brief conference over the situation of
affairs on the vessel, and were pre-
pared to spend the night on deck.
The mate soon came down and ate
a hearty supper from what was un-
touched by the others. Then he, too,
returned to the deck.
And now occurred singular incl
dent, The cabin was vacant for ten
minutes before the cooks assistant
came down to clear away the leavings.
In this interval the concealed watcher
emerged from the cuddy, snatched
bread, meat and cakes from the table,
rolled them in large cloth, and quit
ted the cabin. Ascending the stairs
till his eyes were on level with the
deck, he peered out. Dim figures
could be seen, both fore and aft; but
the light was faint; he was not per-
ceived. He quietly skulked along the
starboard side, and disappeared some
where forward.
Yet one thing further we must re-
cord that occurred in the cabin before
the Captain and his guest left it, before
MI. Hardy came down, and before
Louis Hunter had fitted like an uneasy
spirit away.
The Captain had his hand on the
knob of the door, with his cap in the
other hand, when curious hesitation
on the part of Crawford arrested his
steps.
He looked inquiringly at him.
ksY antoI tho rxyhnla tr,,th ~ II
the young man?
"Wellp"
"You are treating me nobly, sir; l
am deeply affected by it. feel that
any conceaiment from you, after what
has occurred between us, would be UNI
just to you, unworthy of me-
"Out with it, Them
Captain Willis, not only was glad
dened to recognize you this morning
as the generous sailor l saw on the
Paseo yesterday, but your vessel
seemed very familiar to me. Itseemed
so from the name l read on her stern
as | came on board. That name is very
dear to me. Here, sir, is the picture
OF the lady to whom | engaged myself.
Look at it."
The Captain took the daguerreotype.
He looked at it; he looked at Craw-
ford. AstOnishment was at first writ
ten on his rough face, then broad
smile illumined it.
"Why, you young rascal can't
believe my eyes! That's my daughter
Nellie"
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me when l say that you are speaking
of things as already accomplished that
fear are years away. If hard work
and determination to succeed can count
for any thing, shall marry Helen
Willis some day; but you will remem-
Der that told you was penniless. "
The Captain softly chuckled as he
patted Crawford's shoulder.
"Ah. my boy; the girl ism 'tpenniless.
When die she and her mother will
divide fifty thousand dollars.
In his surprise the young man me-
chnically echoed the words.
Yes, sir; and if this ship comes into
port again the value Of ship and cargo
will add twenty thousand more to it.
There's no insurance on either; if
they're lost it will be dead loss; but
that good pile of gold and silver is put
away safely, beyond all fear of acct
dent"
The old man chuckled again.
..Now, Henry Crawford, I've very
strange story to tell you. Yesterday
you laid your whole life open to mel
I'm going to be just as candid with you.
What wonld you say, to be told that
neither the girl nor her mother knows
of the existence of that money. nor
where it .isP That's just what l tell
you. It's my secret. and I've carried
it for years; foolishly, perhaps-you
shall judge of that when you have
heard the story. For Helen's sake, for
yours and her mothers, you must
have this secret, SO that the money
may be saved to you three"
The Captain pulled his whiskers
thoughtfully.
81 said / would be candid: I will.
OF course, this has been foolish of me;
my sudden death at any time would
have deprived my wife and daughter OF
what | have always meant they should
have. But you shall hear the whole
story, and see what it was that has
moved me to act as / have
Crawford listened .intently. to the
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-08-09
HE TALKS A LITTLE.
Just Enough to say that He Is Rather fond
of Naughty Bows.

| Just Enough to say that He Is Rather fond
of Naughty Boys.
He says Yes, now" said the babys
mamma, as the bahys papa came in;
The. said it lots of times to-day. and he
knows just what it means. Does Willie
love mammal she continued, looking
at the baby with great earnestness, while
papa paused with his ove-coat half Oft
''Papa-gone" said Willie.
ono. no; papa come. Does Willie
love mamma? wait a minute George
he's going to say it now; he knows
Does -Willie-love-Ma
Got it down pretty fine, hasn't he.
said George. as he finished taking off
his coat.
well l don't care. he does know.
only-say. Willie! Look straight at
Mamma, now. Does - Willie - lore
Mamma? Y-y Does Willie :ove
Mammal"
Pity" said Willie. looking suddenly
at the glass pendants on the chandelier,
with well-feigned excitement.
Nov. Willie-let him alone mill
ute, George Willie, be real good now
just step into the hall, George. where
he won't see you; there, now; Willie,
do you love Mammal
''Papa-tum?" said Willie.
mo, Papa gone, now"
''NOw?' said Willie.
Yes. mow; why can't you say what
fwant you TOP
''TO?' said Willie.
You re a naughty, naughty boy.
You might as well come in, George he
isn't going to say it; he's awfuly con-
trary and disagreeable sometimes, and
he just tries me TO death"
Willie said his father, solemnly;
Papa doesn't like naughty boys.
Mamma doesn't; and l don't know who
does. Do you like naughty boys?"
''Yes." said Willie, with remarkable
distinctness. Morris Waite, in PUCK.