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Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-08-05
WAR IN CENTRAL AMERICA
A Desperate Effort to Get Funds to
Garry on the Conflict

CITY or MEXICO. August l. Adyices
received IN this city show very had state
of affairs Ia Guatemala. The owners of
the only foreign telegraph system refuse
to permit business of any Kind tp be trans
acted over its wires. Ii i learned, how
ever. that the revolution is increasing aud
that the SalVadorians are rapidly advance
ing toward the capitol and have breu VIE
toriOuS in every tight. The ttuatemalan
troops are reported a. suffering from
hunger. aud as there is not dollar in the
national treasury all payment has been
suspended. President Barrillos is sur
rounded by set of courticrs who are
ignorant Of the proper course to he pur-
sued and his downfall is imminent. The
entire army consists of about 21.D1O men
this number j. being rapidly decreased
hl desertion~. losses aud starvation.
Fernando Cruz. the minister 10 the
United States. who j. nov IN Europe. has
been instructed To proceed 10 Washington
and confer with Secretary Blane aud ask
the assistance aud protection Of the
United States. The minister Of finance
has reported II to be- impossible to issue
funds on the loan from Paris bankers. as
they have refused to advance money ON
account of the present trouble. \ last
desperate effort will be made To secure a
loan to pay the immediate eXpensesof the
war
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-08-05
THE BELL RINGERS
Cakes Comedy Company to Appear
This Evening

Handsome Autographs are posted in
numerous windows announcing the com
ing of the Oakes Comedy company. who
appear this evening at the G.. 4. X. Hall
The company comes highly recommended
by numerous exchanges. one of which
speaks OF them a. follows:
The Oakos Swiss Bell Ringers and Com
edy Sketch Club. as was expected. drew a
parked house last Monday evening. As
usual. part of the audience came in
quite late. making IT necessary for the
company TO delay it, commencement to
prevent Interruption. The overture on
iiutc. harp and violin was heartily en-
cOrcd. showing that a very happy impress
sion had been made upon the audience at
the commencement. All the music intro
duced during the evening. In solos or
otherwise. was highly meritoriOus and
added much TO the Enjoyment of the even
ing. but the finest effect was produced
with the musical glasses. the performers
being John aud Alice OaSes. II is claimed
that these glasses are the finest set in the
United States. Harry Fades. the funny
man with funny faces. made lots of fun,
as did Mr. William Wetson in his musical
comedy act entitled. Excuse Me While !
Make Another Noise" But we cannot
name all the amusing features of this en-
ioyablc entertainment. which closed with
The sparkling comedy, THE Peculiar
Peppers" which left the audience in a
roar of laughter sufficient to last them all
the way home.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-08-05
A WELL SPENT LIFE
Death of Elizabeth Sands at the Age
of l0l Years

BALTIMORE, Aug. - Mrs. Elizabeth
Sands, probably the Oldest person in Bal
timore and last of the old defenders
association, died yesterday one hundred
and one years old. Mrs. Sands was born
March. l7s9 In 1906 she married Peter
Smack, jeweler who Joined the army to
repel the British invaders in 1872 While
in Annapolis he contracted fever. and his
wife with four children went down to
nurse him. She remained in camp, en-
during all the privations of soldier and
ministered to the wants of all the sick
Her husband never recovered. but even
after his death she continued with the
army as nurse. She was at the battle of
North Point. and many wounded
soldier owed to her care his life
When the war was ended she had not
dollar and was compelled TO sew to
maintain her family. In 1874 she
married John Sands. but he died
five years later leaving her with two more
children. She again piled her needle and
was getting along nicely when her daugh-
ter who had married died ANA left another
family on her hands. These married again
and she took care of even the fourth gem
Grafton. She has Outliyed all her chill
dren. the last To go being Peter Smack.
who died six months ago at the age of a..
OF late years she spent her time making
rag carpets. She was remarkably active
and climbed stairs twenty TO thirty times
day. IL is proposed TO bury her with
military honors.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-08-05
THE USUAL SCANDAL
How a Chicago Husband Obtained Evil
dence to Procure a Divorce

Chicago. August 4-ln the filing Of
Mrs. Nelfon's cross bill of divorce today
some startling statements are made which
show genius for securing evidence
unique In the records of divorce cases
She is the wife of John Nelson. the
wealthy real estate dealer Of No. 81 La
Sale street. worth from Sl5O.OO0 to $780,
OO0 His home i one of the handsomest
on Washington Heights. la Nelson's bill
Signor Luetge. music teacher, is named
as correspondent. Mrs. Nelson's lawyer
SAYS that he has letter from the music
teacher stating that Nelson threatened
his life unless he made such an affidavit.
and when he did made the Affidavit he
presented him with lot 10, block /. of John
Nelson's subdivision in the town of Cra
gin. Cook county. The lawyer showed
the United Press correspondent the deed
and said Lutge had promised to make an
affidavit TO the effect that he had been
eoerced into making his first statement
aud that the charges in 1t We're Vntrue.
Mrs. Nelson claims that the real estate
man starved her and beat her unmerei-
fully
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-08-05
A RUNAWAY.
Spectators Treated to Fine Exhibition
of Daring Horsemanship.

About 6o'clock last evening team Of
horses attached to q wagon loaded with
lumber employed bv IL. &. Green n Co.
hauling lumber on Fourteenth street be-
came frightened at a piece of paper and
started on Il keen run. The driver tried
to stop them. but could not succeed and
when the wagon reached the intersection
of Harris street it came in contact with n
lum her pile throw ing the driver OF. The
tongue of the wagon ran into mule
hitched to "A scraper. inllicting frightful
wound in the animals side. The team
then broke away from the wagon and
turned down Harris street where they
canSed considerable excitement by their
mad run down the middle of the street.
Mr.. Chas. Alsop who was riding by on
his magnificent bay. Immediately started
In pursuit OF the frightened horse, aud
riding up along side succeeded I'm catch
Ing the rens aud stopping them. The
whole thing occupied hut mnment and
Mr.. AlSOp's exhibition uf skillful horse
manship and deXier0u> management wa~
loudly applaudcd by the crowds that
lined the sidewalk.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-08-05
NO INTERFERENCE
The Monroe Doctrine Defined by a Gov
ernment Official

WASHINGTON. Aug. tin the absence of
Secretary Blaine no official of the state
department is willing to give for puhliea-
tl0n an official opinion a. TO what course
the government of the United States
would pursue In case England or France
or both should Interfere by force in Affairs
of the Argentine Republic. But promf-
nent official gave it a his private opinion
that the government would not tolerate
any such Interference with affairs of any
nation on the western hemisphere by ANY
European. The Monroe doctrine" said
the gentleman, j. well understood now
days To mean that the western hemi-
sphere is free and independent. owing
no obligations TO the nations of the old
world. ami this government will not allow
interference by them in relation to any
thing that may happen ON this hemi-
sphere, whether il be civil war within
the state. as recently happened in Hayti.
or a revolution of government. as recently
occurred In Brazil. or even war between
the American states like what has re-
Gently been threatening between Salvador
and Guatemala. These affairs must be
settled without European Interference
That Is the Monroe doctrine. and tho
United States government will see that
IL is respected and enforced
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-08-05
A MIRACULOUS ESCAPE
The Steamer Portia Lifted Out of the
Water by an Iceberg

HALIFAN. Aug. 3-.fhe steamer Portia
arrived this morning from New Found
land enrouie 10 New York. Captain Ash
said. with reference TO the encounter his
steamer had with iccberg> OF Fogsheud.
that IL was most miraculous escape for
the steamer. The iceberg was fifteen feet
high and 600 feet long. a broke Ia three
pieces just a. the l'0rtia was passing it.
One of the pieces. 2U0 feet long " hich had
sunk. come mp under the steamer lifting
her entirely ou. ui water. She remained
for some minutes resting on a huge cake
Of ice. when tremendous sea set her
free. The stanchiun> in the saloon of the
steamer were displaced and bent aud the
under girders of the dining table were
smashed. Captain Ash declare, that he
never was In such a perilous position
before
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-08-05
ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING
Charles Swain Loses His Leg by a Rifle
Shot


A distressing accident occurred at the
Happy Valley brewery. Joe johnson,
employed as blacksmith AT the Fair
haven sandstone quarry. and Thomas
Thompson. employed in clearing land
were returning from hunt and johnson
carried "a, sharp's rifle forty-ive
ealibre. They entered the Happy
Valley brewery and after taking a glass
OF beer sat down ON bench in the brew
cry. johnson put the gun between his
legs and was talking to Thompson. when
the latter reached over and attempted 10
wrest the gun from JOhnson's hands. In
some unaccountable manner the hammer
caught and the gun was discharged. I'm
mediately back of johnson aud Thomp-
son sat Chas. Swain, tailor employed by
j. w. Hanson, who. as soon as the gun was
discharged uttered a cry and fell to the
iloor. The room was full of people at the
time who Immediately ran 10 SWANS as
slstance. lie was picked up and carried
TO room, where il was found that the
bullet had passed through his knee max
ing terrible wound. After passing
through Swain's leg the bullet went
through table and flattened out against
a stove.
swain was removed as soon as possible
to the Fairhaven hospital. where, after
an examination by DrS. Thomas and
Streeter. il was decided that amputation
would be necessary. Swain suffered ter
ribly, and yesterday morning Drs. Thomas
and Streeter amputated the leg above the
knee. Swain is resting comfortably and
II no other complications arise will be out
In the course of few weeks.
Thompson and johnson were both
placed under arrest aud brought up before
Judge Curry for examination. The facts
given were substantially as given above
and the men were discharged. Both
Thompson and johnson feel very badly
over the affair as Swain was am entire
stranger To them.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-08-05
CONTESTED ELECTION CASE
The House Committee Pesent Lengthy
Report

WASHINGTON. Aug. THE report nf "A
majority of the members OF the house
committee on elections in the contested
election case of Goodrich republican,
versus Bullock tdemoeoaU from the
second district of lorida was submitted
to the house today by Rowell. chairman
OF the committee. A large portion of the
report is given to the allegation concern
ing misconduct aud Illegal practices OF
election of officers in preventing cOlorcd
voters from casting their ballots. The
committee threw aside the returned ma
1oritv on Bullock of 3l95 votes and decide
that Goodrich Is entitled To the seat by "a
majority of 331. Resolutions declaring
Bullocks seat vacant and giving it to
Goodrich are appended To the report.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-08-05
TRACK LAYING
Fairhaven & Northern officials Visit
New Westminster

Mr.. J. j. Donovan. chief engineer of
the Fairhaven Il Southern railway. and
Mr.. &. 7. James. engineer in charge of
construction on the New Westminster
Southern. says the New Westminster
Columbian. arrived in the city last even
ing from Fairhaven on business connected
with the road. In conversation with a
representative of the Columbian Mr.
Donovan said lac had come to Westmin-
ster to make iinal arrangements for Law
ng the track between Liverpool and
Blame and To arrange for certain teI Iminal
facilities at Liverpool. He intends max
ing trip the whole length of the bound
AIRY on foot to Inspect the W ork done and
see that all is In readiness for the rail-.
Before leaving the city Mr.. Donovan will
have all arrangements complete for track
laying, and he SAYS the work will be COM
menced within few days.
The two locomotives for the company
are expected To arrive at any moment.
and one of them will be taken over to
Liverpool aud will he employed In haul
ing the rails to the end of the track. II
j. safe to say that the shrek of the loco
motive will be heard on the south side Of
the Fraser in less than ten DAYS. The
compdny's railway scow afI,sed ia port
from Fairhayen yesterday. bringing "a
number Of hand ears. push ears. switches.
frogs and other railway material for use
on the line. The ScOw viii remain until
the locomotives arrive aud ferry one
access the river and then carry the other
to Fairhaven.
This morning a party of gentlemen
consisting OF Mr.. j. j Donovan. Mr.. II.
Douglas. Mr.. James. Mr. II. Elliott. Mr.
James Leamy. Mr.. York. Mr. Thompson
aud others went mp Ia Liverpool and
Port Rclls on the purdy and had a look
at the surroundings. Mr.. Donovan took
advantage OF tnp "Trip to attend to several
matters Of business in connection with
construction. The party returned 10 the
city early this afternoon all highly de-
lighted with the trim
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-08-05
MORMON FUNDS
Invested in Private Enterprises to Pre-
vent Confiscation

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. THE Chronicle
says it has been ascertained that although
si01,ODO worth of properly. belonging 70
the Mormon church. was found by the
United States marshal in II tab when in
structed To sieZe all Mormon funds. from
s5.OO,OO0 to S5.vOO.oOD of Mormon capital
is invested in San Francisco and other
California cities. This money has been
invested in real estate aud manufactur-
ing enterprises, under the names Of indi-
vduals who have made investments. not
apparently for church. bnt for them
selves. This method has been adopted
with the hope that the United States
government would find no trace Of the
money. The Mormon capital invested
here has been handled by the Pacific
bank and the Anglo o-Calfornian bank
Il. II. Mcdonald, jr., at the Pacific bank.
admits that his bank has handled Nor
mon funds. but refused to make public
the transactions. Bishop Clauscn, Of the
Mormon church. Is IN the city and denies
that Mormon capital Is invested here
lie has been associated in financial trans
actions with Alexander Badlam ard Isaac
Trumbo. of this cisy. for the past year.
Trumbo is now in Salt Lake CITY and
Badlam denies the Chronicles story.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-08-05
SUPERIOR COURT.
Cases Submitted and Disposed Of at
torneys Admitted to Practice.

Judge Winn convened the Superior
court in special session this morning and
transacted the following business. aftel
which an adjournment was made in res
pcct to the memory Of the late Judge W
T. Henderson.
The case uf Emelia Larson against
Charles l.. Larson for a divorce was dis
missed as having been settled.
The action of the Fairhavcn southern
Railroad company vs.. Il. g.. Gamble was
dismissed.
In the case Of Reynolds q Battersbv v.
Fred Allen. a judgment was entered by
default.
The action of John and Annie Jones
against the Fairhaven 4 Southern rail-
road was dismissed at defendants cost.
o. =. Brown Of Arkansas, Il. l.. Reed Of
Washington. George l,amScv of Illinois.
and John II. Sargrant of Illinois. were
admitted TO practice.
Joseph Baron aud Thomas c. Hannah.
natives of Great Britain. we're admitted
to citizenship.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-08-05
PROBABLY A CANARD
Jay Gould to Buy a Castle and Live in
Mexico

NEW foRK, Aug. A World special
port reached here today from the Civ of
Mexico that the famous and magnificent
castle of Chapultepec. which is one Oi the
grandest and most imposing structures of
lts kind In the world Is about To be sold
to Jay Gould. The castle is owned by the
Mexican government. and Gould during
ms visit to that country few months ago
made an offer. it Is said. of 81. .OOO. 900 for IT,
Inc otfer was at that time refused, but
As the report now has it. the government
mas after some consideration decided To
accept 1t. II the castle j. purchased
uoqld aud family. so the rumor goes. will
make ii their home.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-08-05
Another Nihilistic Plot

PARIS Aug. THE Steele and Figaro
print reports that fresh Nihilst plot
against the ear has been discovered at
st. Petersburg. According to these re-
ports Professor Garlowski. of the univer-
sity of st. Petersburg. and number of
students of that institution. who it is al
legged were concerned in the plot. have
been arrested. Many persons have been
taken in custody in Moscow on the same
charge. Two officers of high rank in the
Russian army committed suicide. and il
supposed they were found implicated in
the conspiracy and took their own lives
rather than undergo the arrest and pun
ishment sure to follow.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-08-05
Bills of Lading Negotiable.

BosToN. Aug. 4-The chamber of com
merce today appointed ID. W. Runett as
delegate 10 the conference In Chicago To
consider the objections 10 the new uni
form bill of lading and adopted these
resolutions: Resolved. That the Boston
chamber of commerce believes and claims
that a bill of lading properly made out
and signed is proper. reasonable and u
safe negotiable security and that no
public carrier has right 10 stamp II
non negotiable. Resolved. That no form
OF bill of lading will be acceptable to this
body which does not recognize that il is
Incumbent upon the carriers to receipt
for and deliver what il received.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-08-05
SCHOOL ELECTION
The Tax Proposition Carried Almost
Unanimously

Yesterday was thedav set by the direct
ors of school district No. for holding a
special election for the purpose Of voting
per cent for the purpose Of building .
new school house and maintaining the
schools of the district. The election IL a
victory of the tax proposition. only one
vote being cast against IL. The tax will
be- levied on the county assessment rolls
and will Weld about SiD.OOD. which will be
ample for the building of new school
house and for the maintaining Of the
schools of the district for some time.
While on this subject II might not be
out of place TO inquire when school will
open. The present school house while
totally inadequate for the wants of the
district. Is furnished throughout with
everything needed in well regulated
school house. and all that is needed is
teachers and an announcement that
school will open on specified day.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-08-05
Profit Sharing System.

JOLIET. His. Aug. THE first Install
ment Of the profit sharing system in
augurated by the Illinois steel company
last winter was paid today 10 the go EN-
plOyees who had been in continuous SER
vice for one year. The amount dis
ifibuted was si.00D or per cent. Of the
salaries received. This distribution will
take place every quarter al the increased
rate Of per cent per year till it reaches
) per cent where it will remain. This
only applies TO the company's Joliet
works. The plan takes well with the
mon
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-08-05

PTrrsBURG. Aug. About 30omen went
uut on a strike al the carbon iron works
today. The trouble dates from July first.
at which time the puddlcrS to the number
OF ninety--iN refused to work a. the firm
would not sign the scale prepared by the
Amal gamated Association. This morn
ing eight or sixteen furnaces were started
with colored men and a general strike wa,
ordered
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-08-05
OPPOSITION TO WILSON.
Judge Turner Petitioned to Run for
Congress.

SPOKANE FALLS. Aug. 5-The opposi-
tion to John l.. Wilson IN the city was
crystalized SATURDAY by the circulation
OF a call upon Judge George Turner that
be allow the use of his name for congress
This call was signed hy over 80 prOmi-
nent republicans. and Turner's friends
are confident that John j. In the soup 50
far as his own county - concerned.
Many of Wilson's friends have Joined the
opposition signing Saturdays call. VII
SON i dubbed the scion of iugrati,ucc
and the father OF hypocrisy.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-08-05
THE FEDERATED TRADES
Petition Presented TO Prevent Mongol-
ians From Being Employed

SAN FRANcisCo. Aug. THE coun ell of
federated trades has sent the following
telegram to Washington: To the Pacific
coast representative IN congressi The
council of federated trades Of the Pacific
coast, representing the often EXPRESSED
opinOns of the great mass of working
people ON this side of the continent. re-
spectfully but firmly request that the
tonnage aud mail subsidy bills now before
vour honorable body be 50 amended rs to
prohibit the employment on subsidized
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-08-05
STOCKS AND MARKETS


NEW York. Aug. - Stocks dull aud
rather heavy. money ON call easy ~ 3 and
per cent: har silver per ounce. Loo
tine ll3: sterling on London go days.
Sisjis: sterling on London. sight drafts.
slS9is.
SAN FRANCISCO. Aug 4-Following are
bank rates tor bullion and exchange In
this market: nafts ON sight New York.
per 800. 10 cents: draft New York telc-
graphic H. cents: sterling bills on London
bank sls6: sterling bills on London com
mprcal S4.S9: silver bars per ounce 100 "a
lnis: Mexican dollars SilS@s7is.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-08-05

lines, Of persons ineligible to American
citizenship. notably Chinese and Japan
ese as being not only prejudicia to the
seafaring people of our own race. but
such service is felonously inefficient
and perpetual source of danger to the
lives of passengers and Others sailing on
those ships and steamers sailing on this
coast that would be benefited by subsi-
dising. We have expressed no opinion
for or against this bill. but only ask this
protection for the lives and interests of
our DeODlp
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-08-05
Dividends Declared

WASHINGTON. August 4.-The comp
troller Of the currency today declared u
fourth dividend of 10 per cent in favor ol
creditors Of the California National Bank
of San Francisco. making ia all ~ pei
cent on claims proved. amounting Ia
Si56,f67 also tenth dividend of . pei
National Bank of Boston. making in all
- per cent on claims proved, amounting
10 Sl3q 1lIj5
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-08-05

NEW York. Aug. 4-Theo. Peterson.
president of the Olympic club of New
Orleans. tciegraphed 10 the Police Gazctte
today that his club had decided to offer
Sl.5oO purse for fight between Jack
Dempsey and Bob FitZ simmons
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-08-05

the Grand Army of the Republic. The
lflp VIII be taken next saturday. The
lorktpwn, now undergoing repairs at the
navy yard, is expected to join the Balti-
more. Should the Nesuvius. also being
repaired at the navy yard. be ready in
time she too will join the cruiser at
Provincetown or thereabouts. They will
be Joined by the vessels of the home
squadron as escorts.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-08-05

WASHINGTON. Aug. i-Secretary Proctor
mas received a present Of a new Enfield
tiii.' from the English government as in
use IN the British service. IL is hand
someiy encased In polished wooden box
with silver plates and coiners lined with
blue velvet. IL is of the magazine pat
tern. - calibre and weighs about ten
ttpns