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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-06-18
He Was Badly Scared.

Thomas Colsgrove, of Burlington, N.
J., with his cousin, William Colsgrove,
started from Philadelphia last Sunday,
says a Cadillac, Mich, dispatch, to
visit an uncle in the Upper
Peninsula, at Sidnaw, Ontonagon
County. They had to wait for a
train and stopped at rough boarding
house. Here they were reused out of
their room and SO badly frightened by
ruffianly miners that they started back
to Philadelphia. The result of the bad
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-06-18
Plenty Of Diamonds.

A man entered Shroud & Torrey's
jewelry store, Chicago, on the evening
of the 10th, and said he would like to
look at diamonds. A clerk brought a
tray of the finest stones for his inspec-
ton. After some talk the customer
took up three large stones valued at
ST. 900, and saying, "These will suit
me-" rushed out and mingled with the
crowd. Several clerks started on the
run for him, but the man got away with
his thunder
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-06-18
No More AIimOny.

The supreme court of California has
rendered a decision reversing the
judgment of the lower court granting
alimony and counsel fees to Sarah
Althea Sharon in her well-known di-
vorce case against William Sharon.
The alleged contract of marriage on
which she based her claims was de-
clared by the United States circuit
court in 1856 forgery, and therefore
mil and void
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-06-18
HAD AN EYE TO BUSINESS.
A Frisco Builders Scheme to Make Se'-
sational Newspaper Item.

sational Newspaper Item.
SAN Francisco, Cal, June 14.-At a
meeting of the city hall commissioners,
yesterday, Architect Wright appointed
to inquire into the condition of contract
work performed on the walls of the
northwest wing Of the new city hall,
presented his report. He stated that
1orty-three openings had been made in
different parts of the wing, and about
one-fourth of these were found to be
filed with rubbish instead of solid
brick. The contractors claim that one
Hanks did the filing, intending to sell
the discovery" to the newspapers for
sensational article
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-06-18
Death of a Politician.

The Hon Francis W. Hill, of Exeter,
the Democrat candidate for governor
of Maine, died very unexpectedly at
his home on the 10th. Death resulted
from acute bronchitis. Mr.. Hill was
born in 1919 in Exeter. He was in the
mercantile and real estate business
many years; had been sheriff of Penob-
scot County; was representative to the
Legislature in 1879, and state senator IN
1880
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-06-18
WATERFOWL. WIS.
Prohibition Knocked Out.

At Mason City, Ia, on the 9th, Judge
Sherman made sweeping decision in
an Original package" Injunction case.
The Judge held that beer could be sold
by the bottle, though shipped in cases.
He also upheld the right to drink the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-06-18
LIVING IN THE FIELDS.
People of France Driven From Their
Homes by an Earthquake.

LONDON, June 12.-Seven shocks of
EARTHQUAKE have occurred in the French
department of Jura, inhicting great
damage in the vicinity of the Jura
mountains. The people are panic
stricken, and since the first Of the
shocks, have refused to reenter their
houses. Thousands of men, women
and children are camped out in the
open fields. No loss Of life is reported,
but large amount of property has been
destroyed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-06-18
The Scheme Fell Through.

A dispatch of the 18th, from ST. Louis,
says: Private detectives, havingin custo-
dy Daniel Reed, arrested yesterday, at
Chicago, arrived here this morning
Twenty years ago a gambler named
Johnson bought 40 acres in Duluth
which have since become very valuable.
Johnson then disappeared and nothing
was heard of him. Duluth lawyers
learned the facts and advertised widely
for Johnson. One firm subse
quently claimed to hold deeds
to the property, and tie other
day received a letter from St.Louis law
yer stating that Johnson was here. Rep
resentatives of II. r. Spencer came from
Duluth and brought the news that John
son had signed away his interest and ac-
cepted part payment. Then it devel-
oped that he was not the right Johnson.
This man then disappeared, and few
days since was located in Chicago. Mr..
Miles, of Miles & Tisky, St. Louis, is
charged with having urged the fraudu
lent Johnson to sign the deeds. Reed
admits that he is the man who person
mated Johnson, and is willing to stand
the consequences. The property is val
ued at over half million
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-06-18
A .Boodle- Alderman Killed.

PATERSON, n. j., June 1O--Ex-Ald.
James Pierson was fatally injured BY an
son was one of the s'boodle'' aldermen of
New York.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-06-18
Rase Ball Record.

The following table shows the stand
ing of the clubs in the foul leading
leagues June II:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-06-18
Refused Probate.

After a sensational trial extending
over several weeks, the purported will
of Mrs. Louisa Jerome, who left a for
tune of $3.50, 900, was refused probate at
Chicago by Judge Kohlsaat. Two heirs,
Eli Hough and Clarissa Phillips, are, as
result of the decision, to re-
ceive all the money, whereas the
will bequeathed $1,000 apiece to ten
charitable institutions, and $4,000 each
to John c. Cosgrove's three infant chill
dren. Cosgrove was an acquaintance of
Mrs. Jerome, and had business relations
which made him familiar with her af-
fairs. The two natural heirs contended
that, knowing she left no will, Cos
grove concocted a scheme of enlisting
the aid of numerous charity organiza-
tons in fighting through the courts a
forged will, which, if successful would
net him, through his children, $50, 600.
Judge Kohlsaat, without leaving the
bench, decided against the proffered
document, but RETAINED from any COM
ment. Cosgrove will appeal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-06-18
They Watched the Jumper.


There was a serious accident on the
evening of the 10th, at Beyerle's Park,
a summer resort in the southern part of
the city of Cleveland. At least 5000
people had assembled to see a man
Jump from cable stretched across
a miniature artificial lake. People
stood all around the lake, and
a hundred or more were on
81 rustic foot-bridge about ten
feet above the ground and extending
from bluff out across the lake. The
jumper made the descent at about 6 30
O'Clock He struck the water near the
shore and the people on the bridge made
a rush for the place Nearly all of them
were massed on thirty-five foot span
adjoining the bluff. The structure fell
with crash. At least twenty-five per-
sons were injured more or less serious
ly, but only eight had to go to hos
Dital
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-06-18

scare has been to unbalance the mind
of Thomas Colsgrove. This morning he
was violent, and had to be taken to
Traverse City Insane Asylum. He is
30 years old and rather wealthy.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-06-18
The Ohio School Law.

The Rev. Father Quigley. pastor Of
st. Francis de Sales Catholic Church,
Toledo, O., has been indicted by the
grand jury "for misdemeanor, or for
neglecting to report pupils to the Board
of Education" The law under which
the presentment was found was p assed
by the Legislature April Is, 1889, and
provides: THAT it shall be the duty
Of all principals and teachers of all
schools, public and private, to report to
the clerk of the board of education of
the city, village or township in which
schools are situated, the names, ages
and residence of all pupils in attend
ance at their schools" etc. Father
Quigley failed to make such reports, and
it is understood claims that he did SO
on the advice of counsel that the law
was unconstitutional. The Indictment
was made upon the complaint of the
Board of Education. The penalty pre-
scribed for neglecting to perform any
of the duties designated is "a fine of
not less than $25 nor more than $50 for
each and every OffenSe "
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-27
ABOUT TOWN.
The United States Jury
Makes Its Report.
Several Indictments Returned
to the Court.
Avery Clinton Charged with Sending
an Outrageous Letter.
Captain Knox's Illness-The Bell Disap-
pearance-Othe Items of More
than Ordinary Interest.

In the United States district court yes
terday, the United States grand jury
made partial report to Judge Erskine
M. Ross, as the result of which six in
dictments were returned. Of these five
are for the sale of liquor to Indians in
San Bernardino county, as follows:
John Howe, for selling quart of
whiskey to Jose Savachio on November
%, 1889; Gabriel Torres, for selling a
quart of whiskey to Maria on December
30, 1889; James Kelley, for selling a
quart of wine to Juan Rosario on Jan
uary 12, 1890; ST Den for selling quart
of whiskey to Maria on January 49,,
1890, and All Hin, for selling a pint of
whiskey to Carolina ON February 2,
1890. The sixth indictment is against
Avery Clinton, of Newhall, and charges
him with having, on March %, 1890, de-
posted for mailing at the United States
postoffice at Newhall, certain obscene,
lewd and indecent letter addressed to
Miss Charlotte Shells, of Saticoy,
Ventura county, the contents of which
are too disgusting for publication.
Clinton, it is stated, while working on a
ranch in Ventura county, became infat-
uated with his employers daughter,
Miss Charlotte Shells, remarkably
pretty young lady OF 16 years of age.
His conduct with regard to her led to
his discharge from the ranch, where
upon he wrote the letter in question, in
which he charged her with immoral
conduct with others, and threatened to
expose her through the columns of the
Ventura Free Press, unless she accorded
to him like privilege.
In the United States circuit court yes
terday Judge Ross granted an applica-
ton for leave to amend the petit
ton of intention of J. G. Ca
per, in the case of the Farmers
Loan and Trust Company VS.. the San
Diego Street-car Company, and ordered
that the petition be served forthwith on
all the parties interested.
w. E.. Wallace, Esq, was yesterday
admitted by Judge Ross to practice in
the United States courts, on production
of his license to do so in the supreme
court, upon motion of J. w. Ivanwick,
Esq
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-27
COURT NOTES.
Small Events in the Legal Circles
Yesterday.

Yesterday.
H. L. Westbrook was granted a divorce
from his wife, Lucy Jane Westbrook, by
default, yesterday, in department 2 OF
the superior court. The parties were
married at Brooks's station, in Fayette
county, Georgia, in August, 1884; but
the defendant deserted her husband a
few months later and has not since been
heard from
Judge Wade, in department of the
superior court, yesterday rendered judg-
ment for $2,64S and costs in the suit
brought by the California Bank against
the Tribune Publishing Company, to-
gether with 5000 as attorneys fees.
Judge Clark yesterday released B. w.
Kinney, one of the bondsmen of r. S.
Platt, the latter having filed a supple
mental bond in lieu thereof.
In department of the superior court
yesterday, p. Richards was examined by
the lunacy commissioners and Judge
Clark as to his sanity. There being no
doubt in the minds of the commissioners
as to the insanity of the unfortunate
man, he was committed to Napa asylum.
In Justice Austin's court, yesterday,
Faed McCann and E. w. Fisher, two OF
five young men arrested on Sunday after
noon by Detective w. HI. Russell, of the
Southern Pacific Railroad Company, for
disturbing the peace on the last train
from Santa Monica, were fined $25 each,
the other three being discharged.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-27
Sunday Saloons.

EDITORS HERALD-The letter of yes
terday, headed ''The Other Side," con-
tains several mistakes, which 1 ask the
liberty of correcting. am not ''self-in-
vited" to the work am doing here. A
committee, which is made up of eminent
citizens of Los Angeles invited me to aid
them in securing what they and thou
sands of their fellow-citizens desired be-
for 1 came, not 'Puritanic Sabbath, -
not "a union of church and state,' not
even state Sunday law, such as other
states enjoy-that is a separate and
future issue-but simply closing OF
saloons, in accordance with the almost
universal American custom and in har-
mony with the principle already recog-
nized here in the city ordinance that re-
quires the closing of saloons ON election
days.
it is found that the public welfare is
imperilled on election days by the use OF
liquor to influence votes, by its tendency
to foment political quarrels and by the
mischief that always results from the
conjunction OF open saloons and a
leisure day, and so the saloons, despite
their license, despite the fact that elec-
IlOu udyS WOulu Uc lllOTo pTOuJdUlc Glldu
any others, are closed as reasonable
police regulation.
The last of these reasons, and the
right of other business men to sober
workmen on Monday and fair share OF
the Saturday nights wages, make it
still more important to protect the
Sundays against the saloons.
The question is whether Los Angeles
is to follow American or foreign customs
in this matter; whether it is to be ruled
by foreign saloonists or by its American
citizens. Our watchword is, "America
for American Institutions"
Sunday laws do not restrict" but
protect personal liberty" protecting
every man whose Sunday work would
not be work of mercy or necessity, in
his right to that day for rest and home,
and, if he please, for culture OF con-
science; protecting him against. the
selfshness Of the miser in his employer
or competitor; against the selfishness of
the prodigal, also, in those who would
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-27
BELLS DISAPPEARANCE,
He Is Stated to Have Left Some Debts
Behind.

1t was currently reported yesterday
that Charles Bell, deputy county
assessor, residing on Boyle Heights, had
absconded, leaving number of sorrow
ing creditors to bemoan his disappear
ance, and his accounts in the assessors
Office in a very unsatisfactory condition.
Inquiry at the latter place yesterday
elected the information that Bell had
been deputy for the past four months
in the Boyle Heights district, and had
collected as such a considerable amount
of money in poll taxes, which he has
not yet accounted for. 1t is stated that
Bell was an inveterate poker player, and
that his fondness for little game" in
volved him in his difficulties.
He was formerly in the real estate
business, and partner of j. w. Drown
ex-street uperintendent. Having lived
in the city several years, he formed a
large circle of friends and acquaintance,
and such was his address that he gained
their confidence to the extent Of obtain
ing financial favors from them just as he
wished.
For several weeks past Mr.. Bell has
been in financial straits, owing to nu-
merous bills and personal debts which
he owed, and he was last seen on We'd
nesday, when he was going south on
Chicago street.
His debts, though not in large individ-
ual amounts, amount in the aggregate to
several hundred dollars. The matter
has not yet been reported to the police
although one of Bell's friends made a
few private inquiries concerning him ol
Detective Bosqui, on Saturday last. His
wife and children are left almost entirely
unprovided for.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-27
FOR HEAVENS SAKE.
The Cry of Old Schurtz, of the Palace
Saloon.

The same cry we hear from the party
which was intent on bringing us Sun
day law in our angel city. After they
heard that there were so many names
signed against the Sunday law, they did
not bring their petition before the coun-
Gil. Old Schurtz does not care bit
about blue Connecticut, Massachusetts,
Maryland and other states, with blue
laws, because he knows our councilmen
never will permit such laws. Why,
then, does he cry "For heavens sake ?'
1t is because the agents of the different
breweries bother him every day to in
troduce their beer at his place. So it
came that the proprietor of brewery
came to him yesterday and said ''For
heavens sake, take my beer. There is an
English syndicate which would like to
buy my brewery, and l am sure if l can
tell them that you sell my
beer, 1 can get more" and old Schurtz' Is
answer was: 81 am an American citizen,
l stick to the starry banner. 1 don't
care for any English syndicate. don't
care for God Save the Queen All that
| care for is to serve and wait ON my
customers good glass of beer, and the
only good glass of beer which l can
serve to them is the Philadelphia beer
brewed in the city and county of Los
Angeles. And therefore, for Heavens
sake, agents from the different brewer.
les, let me alone. You cannot baptize
me. l stick and remain with the Phila-
delphia brew, brewed by Maier &
ZObelein.''
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-27
REAL ESTATE RECORD.
MONDAY May 26, 1890.
TRANSFERS.

TRANSFERS.
James. .Larquier and Constance Larquier to
Joseph Dupuy-2 und 2-10 interest in lot on
east side of Main street, known as French con-
suls; SO 600
Thomas Chase to Nellie Irwin-33 acres,
commencing at Sc cor OF SWl4 of sec g. T S. r
10 W; $4,000
VIM Nimock to E E Johnson-Lot IL blk l.,
Prichard tract; 81 900.
Lankershim Ranch Land and Water Co to
Fannie Young-E %. 10 acres of lot 142, sub
of 10000 acres of So OF Ro EX Mis- OF San Fer
nando: s2,773.
VIM II Payne to Mrs Adele R Young-5 acres
in Ro Santa Anita; $1,000.
George Q Buxton to NJ Dodsworth-Lots 81
and %, block 106, in American Colony tract;
Henry L Tubbs to w A Hauct-Agreement to
convey lots % and 81, Minnehaha Grove tract;
$1,8OO.
W A Hauck to Kimball W wing-Assignment
,yolnney K Purdy to Henry G Cox1E14 Of NW}4
Spencer G Millard, admr of the estate of John
G Bryan, decd, to William D smith--Und half
$5696 ~ - - '
Donaldson to same-Und half of fracl
SW14 of sec 20, l n, R 10 W; $14,60O.
Estate of John Bryan, decd-Order confirg
sale of und half int in SW14 of sec 20, 7 N, K
10 W. to same; $5,646.
John Simmons to J Hodge-Tract com
1889 chains S, 0 deg 40 min f from the Il cor
bet secs 5 and 80, T l and N, R 12 W; also
right to use an und half of a piece OF land for
maintaining reservoir; 81 $50.
William Brown and NJ Brown to Cal Loan
and Trust Co-S15 of lot rs, Mcdonald tract,
Ro San Pedro; f2,O0O
George Danskin to w It and d Childress,
firm composed of w T Childress and d
Childress-Lots and 27, block II, and lots 4
and 5, block %, California Cooperative Colony
tract; $3.50.
SUMMARY.
Number transfers 81 900 and over, IA.
Amount, S64 ,015.
Number transfers Under 81 900, 27.
Amount, $6,265.
Nominal transfers 6.
Total amount of considerations, $70,2S0.
NOTE-Transfers of which the consideration
is less than $1,000 are not published in the
above list
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-27
A Damage Case.

The case in which A. J. Cobb, the
orange peddler, sues the city for $4,000
damages for preventing him from dis
posing of his wares on the public streets,
after obtaining the permission Of the
occupants of the buildings to stand in
front thereof, was argued and submitted
to Judge Shaw in department Of the
superior court yesterday.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-27

destroy his rest for their amusement.
That Californian must be very egotistic
who claims his state is the only one that
understands the relation of liberty to
the Sabbath. WILDER +. CRAFTS.
Los Angeles, May 26, 1890.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-27


HARDIE-In Arizona, May Oath, Robert Har
die of Los Angeles, Cal, aged 45 years.
YOUNGWORTH-At his residence, 213 North
Bunker Hill avenue, Los Angeles, Cal, May
26, 1890, Mr.. Charles A. YoungwOrth.
Funeral will take place today at o'clock
p. m. Friends of the family invited.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-27
The Santa Monica Disturbance.

The case of the People against John
Swanson, charged with disturbing the
peace on the train between Los Angeles
and Santa Monica on Sunday evening,
was dismissed by Judge Austin yester-
day afternoon. Mr.. Swanson was in no
way mixed in the disturbance. He is a
respectable and well-known horse-shoer,
and has always been regarded as an
honorable and law-abiding citizen.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-27

Tents and wagon umbrellas at Foy's saddlery
house, 315 N. Los Angeles street.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-27
The Condensed Milk

Made by the new factory, Buena Park, is the
richest and purest in the market. Every
grocery store has got it, and every person should
ask for the california Brand of condensed
milk Remember it is absolutely pure and be-
sides being home product, it is the best.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-27

Miss Irene Lamb has removed her
millinery and art rooms from 224 w.
Second street, Hollenbeck block, to 229
S. Spring street, Los Angeles theater
building.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-27
DIED.
NONNN0Os

Use German Family" soap
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-27

Paints, Oils and Glass,
Corner Second and Main. p H. Mathews.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-27

FRATERNITY LODGE, NO. 70, X. OF p
4 Meets on second and fourth Wednesday
evenings in each month at Pythian Castle, "a
s. Spring st.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-27
SOCIETY MEETINGS.

r OS ANGELES CHAPTER, R. A. .M.-STATED
/ 4 convocations on the second Monday of each
month, at 40 p. M, at Masonic hall, Spring
ST., bet First and Second.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-27

L>AST SIDE LODGE, NO. 1876, I. o. o. F.
-lL Meets every Tuesday evening in Odd Eel
lows hall, $40 Bank building Downey ave.,
East Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-27

CIGNET CHAPTER, NO. 81, r. A. M.-MEETS
- statedly on the first Tuesday of each month,
at 7:l5 p. M, at Masonic hall, cor. of Spring
and First sts
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-27

ENAST LOS ANGELES LODGE, NO. $50, A. O.
~ u W-Meets every Wednesday evening in
Campbells hall, Truman st. and Downey ave-,
East Los Angeles.