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Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-04

A man plainly dressed and carrying
two small satchels, appeared at the
lodging house kept by Mrs. Lamberton
and Mrs. Blythe, which is located in the
building on the corner OF Broadway and
Fifth streets, and engaged furnished
room. He was five feet eight inches in
height, we'll pror ortioned, with black
hair and black eyes, with smoothly
shaven face, and he wore black clothes
and a black soft hat. He gave his name
as Wilson.
On last Sunday he went to the bath
bell in the hall. Mrs. Blythe went to
his door, and on the outside found a
newspaper, on which he had written ::
''Send for a surgeon to stop the
bleeding"
Mrs. Blythe opened the door and dis
covered the man standing over a wash
bowl with his handkerchief pressed to
his mouth, from which blood poured
freely, the bowl being nearly filled. AS
soon as she entered the room he threw
her note and his purse. The note
read: "This is for the damage"
Very soon DR.. j. f. Cowles reached
the scene and commenced surgical treat
ment. 1t was discovered that the man
had fixed ligature around his tongue
as far back as he could get it, in the
shape of cotton string, but this did
not decrease the flow of blood. The
doctor found that over an inch of the
tongue had been severed. The man
had cleanly shaved himself that morn
ing and had seized his tongue and
drawn it from his mouth as far as pos
sible, then evidently holding the razor
in the right hand and the tongue in the
left, he drew the razor from left to right,
cutting off the member even with the
lips.
DR.. Cowles scared the end of the
tongue to close the severed veins and the
upper and under surface was drawn over
the exposed end sewed. The man was
ordered to lie perfectly still in bed and
treat the wound with solution pres
'cribed, and drink nothing. but milk.
On Monday the man left his room,
and is supposed to have gone east.
DR.. Cowles, in conversation with a
HERALD reporter last night, said that
the affair was inexplicable to him. The
man was cultured and gentlemanly,
showed no signs of alteration, and the
doctor said he could form no satisfactory
theory as to the cause of the mans act.
1t was possible that he had religious
mania, and that he had said something
which he thought sinful, and observed
literally the scriptural injunction to cut
off any member that offended him.
Though his clothes were we'll worn, he
seemed to be well provided with money.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-04
PLEASURE AND CHARITY.
A Concert and Hop Gives an Oppor-
tunity for Both.

The concert and hop given at Ban
quet hail, 4191a Downey avenue, was
well attended last evening, notwith-
standing the inclement state of the
weather. The entertainment was got
ten up for the benefit OF the Episcopal
church. The following named partici-
pated in the concert: Mrs. J. A.
Mathes. Mr.. +. E. Nay, Mrs. F. G.
Prescott, Mr.. A. M. Hawthorne, Mrs.
N. G. Browning and Mr.. M. S. Arevalo.
The following committees officiated
Hon. William Lacy, president.
Reception-B. S. Morrison. w. E. B.
Partridge, G. w. Vickrev, J. A. Sim
mons, F. j. Osborne, William Lacy, Jr.,
Uri Embody, A II. Neal.
Floor-Ed. L. Roster, G. w. Clark,
R. H. Lacy, Frank Strahorn, Z. L. Low
ell, Frank Way, j. B. Shearer.
Refreshment-Mrs. F. j. Osborne,
Mrs. William Lacy, Mrs. j. A. Simmons,
Miss Embody, Mrs. L. Wickersham,
Mrs. j. S. Phillips, Mrs. Stafford, Mrs.
w. f. Partridge.
Executive-Frank G. Prescott.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-04
Cooking Eggs on Hot Sidewalks.

Two treasury clerks were looking out
of window of the north front of the
building in Washington upon the
smooth pavement that, unprotected
from the sun, becomes hot enough to al
most blister your feet through the soles
of your shoes.
"That pavement is hot enough to fry
eggs," said one clerk.
"Bosh," said the other.
81 bet you that it is"
A few minutes later, when lunch hour
arrived, the two men stood out on the
pavement, where the temperature over
head was about 105. One of them had
an egg in his hand. Holding it close to
the pavement he clipped it open with a
knife, and let the contents fall upon the
heated flagstone. There was little siz-
zle, and the albumen began to grow
white and hard.
"What did tell your" said the tri-
umphant clerk, and then the two men
went and cooled themselves. Washing
ton Letter.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-04
A Fortune in Litigation.

Jean Thiery, a rich merchant and ship
owner in the Rhine provinces, died in
1876, leaving a fortune Of $4,000 Louis
dor in Paris and 100000 thalers in the
Venice mint His heirs for some un-
known reason did not draw the money
from the depository in Venice, SO at the
end of the last century Napoleon found
it still untouched and appropriated it to
the use of his army. For the last thirty
years the descendants of Thiery have
been trying to find way of recovering
the 100000 thalers with interest. Re
Gently they all met in Cologne, and re-
solved to send their lawyers to Paris to
move the French government to pay
over an indemnity. 1t was said that the
French chambers had already considered
their claims and advised the government
to pay them.-Paris Letter.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-04
NO MORE BUILDING.
A General Cessation of Railroad Con-
struction in California,

On top of the news of the
stoppage of work on the South
ern Pacifc's coast route to San
Francisco, comes the announcement that
the Santa Fe has ordered in its survey
ors on the extension of its line to San
Francisco from Mojave. This, it is pre-
sumed, is in consequence of the forma-
tion of the great railroad trust by Jay
Gould. The roads do not need to COM
pete any more, so will not need to build
any more road. Work on the Union
Pacific extension to this city through
Utah has been stopped for some time.
Meanwhile rates go merrily up.
An Excursion.
The following named people arrived
yesterday on Phillips excursion: f.
d. Swartout, Mrs. Swartout, II. G. Tow
son, Mrs. Towson, D. A. Stone, Miss E.
f Stone, Solomon Burget, Mrs. S. Bur-
get, Mrs. Thomas Simmons, Miss A. S.
Pratt, Miss Cora Ella, j. G. Davis, Mrs.
J. G. Davis, D. L. Wengard, Miss Lizzie
Hale, Mrs. Alice Ball and child, Mr..
Mansfield, Mrs. F. E. Sawyer Mrs. G.
r. Duffer, j. Brown, Mrs. j. Brown,
ltLliy NECNCil MIS-. Il MI
Kenney and son, Mr.. and Mrs. Training,
p. A. O'Connor, j. Barney, Mrs. j. Bar
ney and child N. S. Garabedian, Otto
Lansen, Miss Edith Allen, Mr.. Scott,
Mrs. Scott, Miss Hastings, Miss Char
ter, Mrs. J. w. Hall, Mrs. F. L. Smith,
Mrs Theodore Little, Mrs. Ada Heath,
Miss Lille Waldron, Walter Temple,
Mr.. and Mrs. Thorndyke, A. R. Car, G.
r. Wall, Mrs. J. w. Flanders, Mr.. and
Mrs. Beasley.
The Southern Pacific trains, both from
the north and east, were on time.
The overland, on the Santa Fe, was
announced as abandoned altogether. at
the general offices. No reason was given
for this action. AS the rain storm had
not reached Cotton at the time the train
was announced as given up, it could not
have been laid out on account of wash
outs. Presumably it met with some ac-
cident.
w. w. Snedaker, Pacific Coast agent
OF the Denver and Rio Grande system,
arrived in this city yesterday, accom-
panied by Mrs. Snedaker. They are at
the Nadeau.
A. M. Kidder, of the well-known
banking firm of Kidder, Peabody & Co.,
of Boston, who hold large Santa Fe road
interests, is at the Westminster. Mrs.
Kidder, Miss L. Kidder, Miss Alice
Morse and Mr.. and Mrs. j. l.. Grandin,
are in the party.
General Manager T. B. Burnett, of
the Terminal company, is expected to
arrive from st. Louis by the first of
next week.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-04
A RARE TREAT.
An Art Exhibition by the Singer Sew
ing Machine Company.


The ladies of Los Angeles should not
let the opportunity go by of viewing free
the art exhibition of the latest novelties
in art needlework and home decoration
which the Singer Sewing Machine
company are giving at their rooms
at ZIG South Broadway. Mrs. l..
Sommers, the travelling expert opera
tor of the Singer Sewing Machine
company, is making tour of
the United States with the exhibit with
which the company took so many prizes
at the Paris exhibition, and has been
more than favorably commented on
all over this country wherever ex-
hibited, and pronounced by connossieurs
to be the finest collection of art needle
work in existence.
Among the collection are a pair OF
portiers worked in Kensington stitch,
which are we'll worth viewing. An
etching, bulbs head, which is very
much admired, took first prize gold
medal at the Paris exhibition. Also
notable among the exhibit are etchings
of dogs, fishes and fowls, which are per-
feet marvels of needlework.
In the front window is displayed a
life-sized doll with hemstitched dress.
This was done with No. 400 thread,
showing that the finest of fine work, as
well as coarse, can be done on the ma
chimes, without any attachments what
ever.
Space will not allow us to give full
description of rope silk, Arasine work,
all kinds of etchings, too numerous to
mention, which can only be appreciated
by seeing, and should be seen by all
lovers of home decoration.
Mrs. l.. Sommers will take pleasure in
explaining and instructing in the art of
this needleWork. Come one, come all.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-04
A Telegraph to the Brain

From the stomach is the great sympathetic
nerve in the epigast ium. Let digestion be
come seriously disordered, and that disorder is
sure to find reflection in symptoms which
react disadvantageously upon the organ of
thought. Insomnia, nervousness, causeless de-
preston and anxiety, are all manifestations of
dyspepsia. The best means of remedying and
restoring tranquility to brain and stomach, and
of regulating, it may be added, bilious secre-
tion, is to take wineglassful of Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters before meals during the Gay
and before retiring. This course begun, reform
in the direction of complete bodily we'll being
has begun with it, Constipation, sick head
aches, neuralgia, rheumatism and malarial
complaints are among the troubles in which the
Bitters is speedily and tho oughly beneficial.
Don't delay, but take the sure course ct once.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-04
Chewing Gum Seized.

Several months ago a chewing gum
factory at Cleveland, O., conceived the
idea of making new brand of gum,
wrapping it in imitation $5 greenbacks
and calling it "Greenback Chewing
Gum" 1t was put on the market and
made hit, large lots being sold. A gov
ernment detective who chews gum bought
a stick of the brand, and he at once saw
in the imitation $5 bill violation of the
statutes of the United States. He mott
fed the treasury department at Wash
ington of his discovery, and this telegram
was sent out to all the district secret
service officers: 'Greenback Chewing
Gum has wrapper that is violation of
section 5,430 Suppress it," Large seiz-
ures of the article were made and the
sale stopped
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-04
Exciting Chicken Stealing.

Chicken thieves raided the henroost of
a farmer near Belleville, N. Y, early
the other morning. Just after the thieves
got to work a heavy log in front of the
coops dropped and exploded big tor
pedo. The farmer was up and after the
two thieves in a few seconds. He chased
them to the Second river. They jumped
in and started to swim across, and he
followed. In the middle of the stream
he caught one of the men. The other
swan back and hit him in the face.
Stunned for moment he released his
man and sank. When he came to the
surface he had recovered from the blow,
but the fugitives were beyond reach.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-04
A DRY Goods Clerk Doctor.

The big medical men of Vienna have
just been thrown into panic by the dis
covery that for sixteen months they have
been allowing young dry goods clerk
to treat patients in the large city hospital.
The clerks name is Patroner. He got his
position in the hospital by means of
forged diplomas. During the day he sold
thread and ribbons, and at night he made
the round of his ward. He had never
studied medicine, and is therefore sup
posed to be responsible for any number
of deaths. The swindle was discovered
in consequence of his arrest for forgery
and embezzlement in his dry goods bust
ness. He is in jail.-Paris Letter.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-04
Rampant White Caps.

The White Caps of New Mexico con-
tinue so audacious that Governor Prince
has issued proclamation calling upon
them to disband. He declares that if
they do not do so he will order out the
territorial militia, and if necessary call
upon the United States troops. This
band of regulators style themselves
knights of labor, and have organized
lodges throughout the San Miguel coun-
try, until they now have a membership
of 1,5O0. They have without any legal
cause destroyed hundreds of miles Of
fences, turned herds of cattle loose,
burned thousands of tons of hay and de-
stroyed other property, while several
men who have opposed them have been
seriously wounded by some unseen as
sassin or have mysteriously disappeared.
Chicago Herald.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-04
1T HAS COME.
The Rain and the Croakers Fell Down
Together.

He will dodge you today and try to
get around street corner before you can
question him, will the croaker who has
for several weeks past cracked his little
chestnut about this being dry season.
His bunions commenced to ache on
Tuesday night, and at o'clock yester-
day when he went to his front door to
get his HERALD, expecting to read the
weather indications as "clear," a big
drop of wet weather struck him in the
back of the neck, and like the rain he
took tumble.
1t rained nearly all day until between
6 and Z, and Old Probs, who presides over
the local weather Office, reported that
.95 inches had fallen.
This is enough to enable the grain men
to plow and get their crops sown.
The downfall worked it's way east
ward, reaching San Bernardino at about
2 O'Clock.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-04
To Remedy the Noise of Engines.

Many suggestions have been made for
remedying the vibration and noise at
tendant on the working of the big en-
gines which are employed to run dyna-
mos. A plan which has given great salts
faction is to build hair felt into the
foundations of the engine. An electric
company has just had one of it's ninety
horse power engines removed from its
foundations, which were then taken up
to the depth of four feet. A layer of felt
five inches thick was then placed on the
foundations and run up two feet on all
sides, and on the top of this the brick
work was built up. The cost of the alter
ations was about 0O.-NewYor ork Letter.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-04

Capt. Ebenezer Morgan, popularity
known as "Rattler" Morgan, who died
a few days ago, took into Philadelphia
some famous cargoes. One of these was
after whaling trip to Greenland in
1854, when he brought home oil that is
said to have sold for nearly $3.50, 900, and
another, a sealing trip to Alaska, that
netted more than twice that to the par
ties concerned.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-04
EMBEZZLING FURNITURE.
The Charge on Which Charles Boyce
is Now on Trial.

The trial of Charles Boyce was COM
menced in department one OF the supe
rior court yesterday. Boyce is charged
with embezzlement. 1t is alleged that
he was left in charge of house in East
Los Angeles belonging to Mrs. Eubanks,
and that during her absence he disposed
of the furniture and pocketed the pro-
ceeds. Several witnesses were exam
ined for the prosecution. The defend
ant testified in his own behalf. The
case will go to the jury some time to-
day.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-04
The Women Carried the Day,

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 3.-The question
shall women be admitted in the general
conference as lay delegates has been
submitted to the congregations of all
the Methodist churches in the United
States, and the Philadelphia Methodist
will say tomorrow that enough of the
returns have been received to show that
the women carried the day.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-04
TELEGRAPHIC.
WILL sTARTLE THE WORLD.

Prof. Koch About to Announce Two
More Wonderful Discoveries.
LONDON, Dec. 3.-Sir Joseph Lister,
in speech at Kings college, on his re-
turn from Berlin, announced that within
month the world would be startled
by two discoveries. He said Koch g
consumption cure limited at and in.
volved the cure and prevention OF two OF
the most terrible contagious diseases.
Koch has practically concluded the
work OF discovery, but desired to make
further tests.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-04
A Fatal Fire in Pittsburg.

PTrsBURe, Dec. About l O'Clock
this morning (Thursday), fire broke out
in fiat owned by DIR. Dickson. The
lower floor is occupied as a drug store.
Two bodies have been taken out of the
burning building-those Of Mrs. Irvine,
the japitress, and that of her husband.
The latter was burned to a crisp. 1t is
supposed those are the only ones lost.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-04
To Limit Silver Purchases.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-Taylor, OF Il
linois, has introduced in the house
joint resolution requiring the secretary
of the treasury to purchase at the mar
ket price, not to exceed 81 for 371.25
grains of pure silver, the 100000
ounces of silver now in the United
States, and hereafter to confine the
monthly purchases to the domestic pro-
ductc
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-04
REDoNDo AND HONOLULU.
Ex-San Diego Merchants to Run
Steamers Between These Ports.

Messrs. Livingston and Clark, here
tofore merchants in San Diego, who
established steamship line between
that place and Honolulu, in the hopes
that it would meet with support, have,
for lack of businessin San Diego, decided
to move to this city and make Redondo
the terminus for their steamers. The
firm also have large sawmill at Ma
tional City, which they will move to
Redondo. The Daily Union, of San
Diego, which is the authority for these
statements, terms them "a calamity"
They are calamities, however, which
Redondo will enjoy as we'll as Los An
geles.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-04
The elevated railways in Brooklyn are

The elevated railways in Brooklyn are
all resisting taxation. Some of their
officers say openly that the roads should
not be taxed until they are on paying
basis; others complain of over assess
ment. Their scheme is said to be to de-
lay paying taxes until the latter accu-
mulate to a very large sum of money,
when they would expect to come in and
compromise on the basis of handsome
reduction.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-04

Elango Vettori, an Italian padrone Of
New York, deserves the whipping post
more than any man recently heard of.
He not only cruelty beat the little Ital-
ian girls whom he sent out to beg when
they came back without the amount he
thought they ought to bring, but dis
figured their shoulders and backs with
grotesque tattooing, SO that if they ran
away he could identify them.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-04

The Hungarian miner who sold his
wife for $10O-$25 in cash and the bal
snce at the rate of Sc month-gave the
installment plan new and startling ap-
plication.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-04
Financial Crashes.

PAssAIc, N. j., Dec. 3.-The Retten-
house manufacturing mills have failed,
with liabilities at $500, 900; assets some
what less. The failure was brought
about by the embarrassment Of other
houses, and low prices prevailing in the
wool market.
GAINESVILLE, Tex, Dec. 3.-Brady
Brothers, wholesale grocers, have failed.
Liabilities. 500 900: assets. $50 900.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-04

A French company has just obtained
a concession from the Russian govern
ment for the setting up Of a telephone
between st. Petersburg, Moscow, War
saw and Berlin. The charge for using
this telephone is to be two rubles the
first minute, and ruble for every min
ute after.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-04

Until this year R. H. Barham has held
the distinction of being the only person
of his name enrolled in IT," Boston di-
rectory. He came there in 1842, and
since then no other man named Barham,
which is common name in England, has
been a resident of Boston.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-04

R. L. Lerch and Miss Susie Simmons,
Of Washington Court House, were mar
Iied in the old John Brown fort at
Harper's Ferry Saturday by Rev. James
l.. Stevenson. This is the first marriage
that ever occurred in that historic build
ing
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-04
DAILY REAL ESTATE RECORD.
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 3, 1890.
TRANSFERS.

TRANSFERS..
Mrs Emma Fish, J d Fish and p w Compton
to Steinhart-Lots 10 and Id, Foremans sub;
$140O.
J W Wolfskill and Francisco w de Shepherd
to J F Davies-Lots 80 and 81 blk IA, Wo1fskill
Orchard tract; $4,000.
Estate of Thomas 7 Gilliland, deceased-De-
cree distributing the five Silviano Ybarra tract
and lots and 3, Junction block. to Mary Gill
land.
II w Sessions to Lizzie McStay-Lot 5 bl 81
and lots % % and "a bl 4, Sessions add to Whit
tier; si10O.
Geo P Baright to Los Angeles Terminal Ry Co
Lot 16 bl D, also lot z bl 1, Clement tract;
$21OO.
Henry II Metcalf to same-Iot II bl H, also
60 feet off w end of lot 10 bl D, Clement tract;
$1,000. ----...
Edward P Johnson to same-Lots % and %
bl H and strip 60 feet wide across lot 13 bl d,
Clement tract; $3.50.
II Statham to Jefferson Statham-Lots 5
and bl %, Burbank; $500.
Miller to William FiXen-Lots and 81,
Miller 4 Herriott sub OF Harper tract, also w 80
feet of let ~, Nice tract $4,000.
Elmer Thnmason and Walter Thomason to
John H Baker and Walter Rose--1O acres in
SEl4 of Sec 10 7 / S r 1OW and right of way;
$500
Lankershim Ranch Land and Water Co to
George A Ralph-E19 of E12 of lot so, sub of
10000 acres of S1a CT RO Ex Mis- San Fernando;
$1100.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-04
HE CAN BE SPARED.

An inquiry About Harry Ingersoll
From Oregon.
Harry Ingersoll, alias Fl. H. Hill, who
was arrested here some time ago for
stealing horse and buggy from Lompoc,
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-04

The greatest living song composer in
Germany, Robert Franz, has just cele-
brated his seventy-ffth birthday. He
was born in Halle in 1915.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-04

Do not fail to see our grand art exhibition.
embracing all the latest domestic and imported
designs of fancy needlework and embroidery,
to be held at our sales rooms, PIG South Broad
way, this week. Opens this afternoon.
SINGER MEG Co
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-04
Onens This Afternoon.

The Singer Manufacturing company cordial.
invites the attendance of every lover OF art il
the way of home decoration, needlework, etc.
to visit the art exhibit at their sales rooms
2l6 South Broadway. this week. opens tlii
afternoon.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-04
Suits at q Sacrifice.
Drink EuCALYrrA for ell stomach troubles,

Latest styl es, perfect fit and reliable good,
guaranteed. Examine our stock and prices
Gordan Bros, l18 $. Spring street.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-04
serviceable and Stylish Suits
fPTA for brain workers.

Made to order at Gordon. Bros. lis Soutf
Spring street Our prices cannot be lowered Of
our goods excelled.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-04
r. Adam, Pioneer Tailor,


Call on him at 213 N. Spring street tup stairs)
for the best fits and lowest prices in the city.
Adam does his work at home, on short notice,
and always suits his patrons
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-04
SI1MMAR RY.

Number of transfers of $1,000 and over, 10.
Amount, $26,550.
Number of transfers under $1,000 g.
Amount, $3.50.
Nominal transfers, 4.
Total amount, $4,000.
NoTE-Transfers for which the consideration
is under $1,000 are not published in these col
umnS,
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-04
THE SHIPS COME IN.
Arrivals at the Port of San Pedro for
the Past Month,

the Past Month.
The arrivals of vessels at the port of
San Pedro during the month Of Novem-
Der numbered 81. comprising 40 steam
ers, 10 schooners. bark l ship, l bark
entine, brig. The following were the
imports: 5,l33,000 feet of lumber, 4240
tons of coal, 1916 tons of iron and 73l
tons of beans.
FOR NEURALGIA q HEADACHE.
Use "Rough on Pain" Instant relief % and
DOC. ROUGH ON CORNS. Liquid, 15c. Salve
10c.
ROUGH ON NwORMS. Safe, sure cure, csc.
Maple Syrup,
The best, at Seymour & Johnson Co.'s.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-04

Boned Chicken and Turkey
At Seymour & johnson Co.'s.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-04

DR.. Mary walker improving,
OswEGo, N. Y, Dec. 3.-Dr. Mary
Walkers condition is much improved.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-04
MAD AT HIS TONGUE.
AND so WITH A RAZOR HE CUT
1T OFF.

The Story of a Mad Man or a Fool-He
Drops Into Town Mysteriously and
After Manning Himself Disappears.