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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-25
A DUEL WITH CROW BARS.
Two Men Fight Desperately Until Both Fa

Two Men Fight Desperately Until Both Fan
Unconscious.
NEW YORK, October 24-Joseph Wood,
3oyears old, and Carl Barg, aged 46 years,
fought duel with iron crow bars this after
noon in blacksmith's shop on Park
avenue.
The battle was fierce, and lasted for some
time. It was ended only when both men
sank 10 the ground with fractured skulls.
They were removed 70 the hospital In an un-
conscious condition.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-25
BATTLE WITH APAcHEs.

In New Mexico They Repulse o Body Of
Troops Pursuing Them.
SILVER City, N. NJ, October 24-The
troops who were called out to pursue the
band Of Apaches who murdered tive sheep
herders about 20 miles from here recently,
met the band in an unfrequented spot near
the scene of the murder early this morning.
A conflict ensued, but the Indians beat
off their pursuers after two of them had been
killed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-25

THE DISPATCH has secured Rudyard
Kiplingss first Serial Tho opening chapters
win appear Sunday November 8.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-25
A THRIFTY SUICIDE

He Takes Out Large Accident Policy Be-
fore Shooting Himself
CoNCoRDIA, KAN, October 24.-At 8
o'clock this morning A. r. Bancroft, one Of
the oldest settlers of Lyon county, and at
one time Sheriff, shot himself through the
heart with shotgun and was found dead in
the barn door by his daughter.
Yesterday he took out two accident poll
cies on bis life for $4,000. good for "a hours.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-25
THE LAST OF ALL SPEAKERS.

Miss Carter, who has travelled through
Japan, China and the West. was the last
speaker of the day. She showed paper
with japanese writing thereon, and said
that in that country when one is to make a
speech they write out your subject and your
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-01-30
A Travelling Nuisance.

The notorious negro minstrel outfit,
travelling under the name of the Correll-
Mcdonald Co., inflicted this community
all last week and Saturday night In par
ticular. They gave concert at Car
roll week ago Saturday night, and ell
gagged in q shooting match over the
meagre receipts at the door. The au.
dience dispersed in fright and the com.
pany was placed in durance vile over
Sunday. Monday morning they were
released and allowed to go on their
way, which they did on foot, for they
were out of funds. 1t is probable that
they tarried in Manning, and did some
business, for they arrived in Audubon
Wednesday morning. They advertised
their Saturday night concert promis.
cuously through the week and succeed
ed in drumming up a twenty.dollar
house to witness what was generally
characterized as miserable perform.
ance. After the show they returned to
quarters at the North Western house,
where their conduct was such that
Landlord Poulson fired one of the men
and a quadroOn woman from the house.
They found quarters elsewhere and re-
NAMED over Sunday. On Monday the
authorities deliberated upon the best
mode Of treatment of the offenders and
as 1t was concluded that they could not
pay expenses of prosecution to say
nothing of fine, the negro and his
quadroon paramount were ordered out
of town. They pleaded to be allowed
to wait for the train, but the marshal
insisted and the twain started north on
foot. Before departing, however, the
woman read the riot act briefly and
tersely to the officer. The other mem
bers left on the evening train, whether
to prosecute other communities or to
return to their homes at Coon Rapids
and Perry is not known.
The manner in which the authorities
of Carroll and Audubon have dealt
with these nuisanoes Is questionable as
to whether or not it is best for the pub
lie in general. 1t is true that prosecu-
ton of such yagabonds involves mu.
nicipal expense, and their incarceration
would involve an expense to the coun.
ty, so that 1t is improbable to any one
community. But if the authorities Of
Carroll had performed their duty and
shut them up Audubon would not have
been inflicted with their presence, and
IL in turn Audubon had restrained them
other communities would have been
spared from their baleful influence.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-01-30

Locals ten cents per line for nrst week and Ave
cents per line for each subsequent insertion. I'm
less orders are given with COPY locals will be run
until ordered out
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-01-30

On main lln6 lt0ck island train the
other day the heat became suffocating
and passengers lolled and gasped for
fresh air. One intrepid passenger ap-
pealed to the brakeman to open the
door for a few moments, but that dig
nitary replied that the conductor would
not permitit. Presiding Elder Blodgett
was among the suffOcating and upon
this bit of information smiled and gasp
ed and said: swell, I'm glad to find a
true orthodox conductor, who believes
in fire and birthstone and is not tinct-
ured with the diluted isms of modern
theology" The passengers laughed
heartily at the Elders good hit, and
even the sad and sedate brakeman
smiled.
Charlie Houston has sold the stock
of the Palace Drug Store to Andrew
Cloughly, who took possession of the
store last Saturday morning. Mr..
Cloughly has secured the services of
Mr.. L Rippey, of Winterset, who has
long experience as pharmacist. The
gentleman will remove his family here
soon. Mr.. Rippey has had seventeen
years practical experience as a prescrip'
ton clerk, commencing under the in.
struction of his father, Dr. NJ. Rippey,
who has been engaged in the practice
of medicine for thirty.lve years, so that
he comes among us with such creden.
tials as cannot fail to win the perfect
condolences Of our people. Our people
have enjoyed a more or less intimate
acquaintance with Mr.. Cloughly for
many years, and are glad that he has
permanently located In the best town
in Western Iowa,
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-30
SOLD FOR OLD JUNK.
TEARING UP THE OLD SECOND
STREET ROAD.
tion-A Batch of Railroad New.
Notes.

The work of constructing the "Belt''
electric road was begun last week out at
Hoover street in the south part of the
city, when a section OF the track was
laid. The company has large amount
of material on hand, and more coming.
1t has purchased already 10000 tons Of
rails and the necessary ties.
Work of tearing up the old Second
street cable road was commenced yes
terday by Contractor F. M. French. who
purchased the plant from the
old company, and who expects
to make some money in dispos-
ing of the rails and material. The
cable itself was found to be in almost
perfect condition. as it was only used
about three weeks before the traffic
stopped, and was hardly worn at all. Mr.,
French made quite lucky hit ON this,
for it cost something like $500.
AS soon as Mr.. French gets through
his work the Belt road company will
fill up the trench, and pave the street
and lay double track for its electric
line. The franchise and appurtenances
of the cable company are now being
transferred to the electric company.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-30
A KICK ON WANAMAKER
The Civil Service Commission Take
His Statements to Task.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-The civil SER
vice commission has addressed a lengthy
letter to the president regarding the an
nual report OF Postmaster-General Wan
amaker, in which the latter said the
civil service examination, particularly as
regards postoffice employees, ought to
be improved. The commissioners say
they have many times asked high Off
cials of the postoffice department for
suggestions, but this annual report is
the first intimation they received that
the department had anything to sug-
gest. The statement that from one
fourth to one-third the men furnished by
the commission, through the railway mail
service examination, have not proved
satisfactory, is denied by the commits
sion, in the letter, which shows that
more than nine-tenths of these men and
still kept in the service, and the com
missioners express surprise that their
work is not satisfactory. The commls-
sioners say the figures OF Wanamaker's
report cantradict his assertions. The
figures also show that of the postoffice
inspectors furnished from the commits
sion's list, more than ninety per cent
have been retained, There is no class
OF employees the commissioners say
which it is more desirable to keep from
political patronage than postotfice in
spectorS.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-30
A CAUSE CELEBRE.
The Alleged Murder of Republican
Postmaster in Mississippi.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-The Star saws
The killing OF John Prentiss Matthews,
postmaster at Carrollton. Miss, by
young Mcbride, will probably turn out
to be a cause celebre. A Star reporter
yesterday saw j. M. Matthews, OF Mis-
sissippi, who was the Republican candi-
date for congress against General Hooker
at the last election, and who is also a
brother of the dead man. Matthews
had just received the following telegram
from Carrollton:
John was murdered by mob. He
had been notified by dozen men that
a mob was going to kill him that day.
He saw the men with their guns, and
got rifle. When he did this, the sheriff
arrested him and placed him under bonds.
John pointed three men out to the
sheriff, and asked him to arrest them
and protect his life. The sheriff re-
fused. 1t was plot and all were in it.
When h went to the hotel for dinner,
Mcbride, who was still in his drug store,
shot him down with shotgun, killing
Mcbride fired five shots at him from a
then began dancing and shouting around
the BODY, with most Vile ABUSE and
curses. John had received several
anonymous letters telling him he must
leave town. The murderer goes free and
all because they must have the post
Office"
ny brother" said Matthews, "was
only twenty-ohe years old. He was the
first Republican postmaster to take the
Carrollton Office for many years, and it
was freely said that no Republican
should hold the office.'
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-30

title to place in the house of representa-
tives as absolutely as the lot of human
ity would admit. The committee that
reported it had merely undertaken to
act on the advice of S. S. Cox and other
leading Democrats, and extend the bene-
ficient system of electoral supervision
enforced in New York, to other parts of
the country. The senators would put
forth the whole military powers of the
government to defend settlers
against Indians, though the
latter had been provoked by
a hundred years of wrong. Would they
not also protect them against urpro-
voked outrages at the polls? Did they
stand here seriously to affirm that the
fathers of the republic had created q
national government, and given it no
authority to secure the purity of the
elections of its great representative as
sembly? The Republican senators
charged that through the election prac-
tices in operation in some of the states,
the seats of at least thirty representa-
tiyes had been illegally usurped; that
the constitution OF the United
States had been violated and over
thrown; that for fourteen years a
minority had controlled the house Of
representatives, and for four years the
presidency of the United States itself
had been held by usurper. What had
the senators on the other side answered
Some of them seemed to think their best
answer was in railing and reviling at the
senators who had charge of the bill
Their abuse had done him (Hoar) an
honor to which he would not have laid
o1o hrnrnht inf
pany into which he would other
wise have been too modest
to seek admission. 1t was Democrats
Seward and Lincoln and Grant. The
ginia daniels and Kenna), had but re-
of men, the latchet of whose shoes, he
(Hoar) was not worthy to loose.
Without concluding his speech Hoar
yielded for executive session and the
senate soon adjourned.
Stewards notice. given in the senate,
that he would tomorrow call up the
financial bill, gave rise to some specula-
tion as to the effect of his action upon
the programme arranged. 1t appears,
however, that Stewart is desirous OF
making speech upon the nnanclal
subject, and that there is no serious in
tention of taking the financial bill up
for action tomorrow, or in fact any day
this week.
The senate has confirmed the nomi-
nation OF Henry 8. Brown, as associate
justice of the supreme court.
Senator Frye from the committee on
commerce has reported favorably the
various bills embodying the recommen-
dations of the recent international
marine conference, relative to the mer-
chant marine service.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-30
JAYS POWER.
A Good View of Gould's Personality
and Influence.


People in Southern California are
likely to soon have practical evidence of
Mr.. Jay Gould's power, in the
development of his transcontinental
railway trust and it's effect on local in
dustries and progress. A good view Of
the mans power is given in recent
number of the Chicago Herald, as fol-
lows:
The methods by which Jay Gould and
others have recently come into posses
sion of all the transcontinental lines
would have been possible nowhere else
on earth. They bear most striking tes-
timony to the power of concentrated
wealth and to the dangers that threaten
the country when that power is mis-
used
1t is clear enough that the recent
stringencv in money in New York was
due in measure to the manipulation
of Jay Gould and his associates. Other
causes contributed to the tightness Of
the market, but these were forseen and
taken advantage OF by him. AS result
of the pressure ne was able to purchase
at low rates millions of dollars worth of
stock, the possession of which will give
him control of many properties hitherto
beyond his reach. With about one
quarter of the railroad mileage in the
United States now in his grasp, the peo-
pie may soon be confronted with the
possibility of the entire system falling
into his hands. There are few inter-
ests that might give him battle, but the
tendency appears to be toward coalition
rather than hostility.
Without considering the manifest in
justice OF the means employed by Mr..
Gould to accomplish these results, beg
CARING thousands and u.lsettling public
confidence by disturbing the finances OF
the nation, it is enough at present for
the people to contemplate the fact that
one man, and he a man whose whole
career has shown him to be devoid of
honor or honesty, is now in control OF
railroads aggregating nearly 10000 miles
in length and extending from ocean to
ocean, and from lake to gulf-a system
twice as extensive as that of all Great
Britain and Ireland, twice as large as
that of all Russia, nearly twice as large
as that of all Germany, and twice as
large as that OF all France. A citizen so
powerful as all this amounts to is at
least an interesting study in republic,
and one on whom other citizens, jeal-
Gus of the power that they themselves
bestow, would do well to keep a closer
watch than they do.-[Chicago Herald.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-30
CLIMATE REFUGEES.
A Lot of Seekers for Semi-Tropic
Air,

Air.
A large number of climate seekers
reached California yesterday via the
Warner excursion over the Santa Fe.
The following passengers were in the
party:
w. F. Protens and family, of London,
Ont; G. L. Protens and family, of Lon
don, Ont. Miss Kate Kimball, Mrs. P.
H. King, Chicago; E. Ensign and wife,
Topeka; B. Kagoy and wife, st. Louis
J. Harper, Kansas City j. M. Whitney,
Ewell, Mich. w. F. Frank, Minneapo-
lis; j. E. Lee and family, Nassau Edw.
Kennedy and party Of eight, Kansas
City; G. w. Royce and wife, Norwood ;
Mrs. S. A. Mart, Norwood H. G. HUI
bert, New York; D. T. Gilman, Boston
j. II. Rogers, Boston; B. T. Fruzzel,
Waterville, Me-; Mrs. H. Baer, Chicago,
ILL.,; Geo. T. Barney, Kalamazoo; w. S.
Gross and family, Toledo; Mrs. T. Som
ers and daughter, Rochester; A. M
! Trunk, Denver; George Marshall, Bos'
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-30
NOtes.

Superintendent J. A. Muir, of the
Southern Pacific, has gone north.
The Santa Fe overland was bulletined
as only twenty minutes late yesterday.
Mrs. A. N. Towne and Mrs. George
Pullman went to San Diego yesterday,
each lady travelling in her own special
car.
John L. Truslow, the big representa-
tive of the Santa Fe company IN Santa
Barbara was in the city yesterday. He
returns home today.
The Santa Fe is figuring out a round
trip fare rate, which the ticket officials
of the Southern California railway sys-
tenn will seek to have made uniform all
over the roads in Southern California.
The rate provides reduction of about
ten per cent. from straight tickets.
The transcontinental freight rates for
westbound freight will go into effect on
January 10th. No date has yet been
fixed for the eastbound freights. These
rates are higher than the old rates, but
are not horizontal raise. Some items
have been raised, while others remain
untouched
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-30

Both the method and results when
Syrup Of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste and acts
rently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the system
effectually, dispels colds, headaches
and fevers and cures habitual consti-
patton. Syrup Of Figs is the only
remedy of its kind ever produced,
pleasing to the taste and acceptable to
the stomach, prompt in its action and
truly beneficial in its effects, its many
excellent qualities commend it to all.
It is for sale in SOC and 81 bottles by
all leading druggists.
MANUFACTURED ONLY BY THE
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE p" NEW YORK. NJ y
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-30
How to Succeed.

satisfactorily solve. Some fail because of poor
health others want of luck, but the majority
from deficient grit-want of nerve They are
nervous, irresolute, changeble, easily get the
blues and st ke the spirits down to keep the
spirits up" thus wasting money, time, oppor-
tunity and nerve force. There is nothing like
the Restorative Nervine, discovered by the
great specialist, DR.. Miles, to cure all nervous
diseases, as headache, the blues, nervous pros
tration, sleeples neuralgi St. Vitus dance,
fits, and hysteria Trial bottles and fine book of
testimonials free at r. w. Ellis & Co.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-30
RIGHT OF WAY ROW.
1t Temporarily Suspends Construction
of the East Side Levee.

1t Temporarily Suspends CONSTRUCTION
of the East Side Levee.
The Terminal railway company has
been steadily at work building the levee
on the east side of the river, until within
the past few days, construction had to
cease near First street, because of fail
ure to have definitely secured right OF
way across some property near First
street. The railroad people supposed
that an agreement had been reached
about the matter, but the owner of the
property changed his mind, and de-
mands very high price for the right.
Meanwhile construction has to cease.
The material and rolling stock pur-
chased by General Manager Burnett
when in the east last month, will be de-
livered early in the spring, when con-
struction to the ocean will be pushed.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-30
WASHINGTON NOTES.
Senator Hearst Still in a PrecariOus
Condition-Other Items.

Senator Hearst Still in a PrecariOus
ConditiOn-Other Items.
WASHINGTON, Dec. Ex-senator Hearst
passed restless night, and there was
no improvement in his condition today.
The president has approved the act
for the relief of Assistant United States
Treasurer Brooks, at San Francisco.
Secretary Noble holds that an appli-
cant who, prior to the act OF August
3Oth, last, had perfected title to 800
acres, or more, under the general land
laws, may under that act acquire title
to 32O acres more. That is to say, the
act is not retroactive, and hence the
limitation applies to the amount which
may be acquired after the passage OF
the act.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-30
MAGNATES IN CONFERENCE.
The Santa Fe and Southern Pacific
Discussing their Pro Rata.

Discussing their Pro Rata.
There is some little difference be-
tween the Santa Fe and the Southern
Pacific railroad companies, as to the pro
rata of rates between competitive points.
General Manager K. H. Wade and Gen
eral Freight and Passenger Agent S. B.
Hynes of the Santa Fe, are now in San
Francisco arranging the matter. The
result of their conference with the
Southern Pacific officials will not result
in any change in passenger or freight
rates, the affair being simply matter
between the two companies.
Mr.. Wade and Mr.. Hynes will be back
either tomorrow or on the next day.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-30
California Vinegar and Pickle Works,
Telephone No. $50,

Removed to 555 Banning street, opposite soap
factory, near Alameda and First streets, one
half block from electric light works.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-30

ton; 9. D. Sewall and wife, Thomas d.
Ratliffe and family, Albany; Miss Ella
Wight, New York; Mrs. T. Cummins,
Schenectady; Mrs. Markart, Philadel-
phia; J. T. Brown and family, Keokuk;
Mrs. G. w. Rasey, Albuquerque f. j.
Thomas and family, Geo. Smith and
family, Cincinnati.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-30

Don't commit suicide if you have dyspepsia
with headache, heartburn, distress in the
stomach, no appetite, and are all worn out
but take Hoods sarsaparilla and be cured. Il
creates an appetite, and gently regulates diges
ton. Sold by druggists.
The Washington bee. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1884-1922, 1890-02-08

Springfield Republican Mass
The Philadelphia Press revela
in the appointment of ex-senator
Bruce. as it 3 a lust recognition
of the eolored race in the distri-
button Of lucrative posts" The
Washington Star, on the other
hand, looks upon it as q carpet
bag affair, aud says;
IF the Office of local recorder OF
deeds is to continue to be treated
as among the Lucrative posts"
which are to be distributed"
among classes of voters for politi-
cal purposes, and is especially to
be devoted to the "just recogui-
ton of the colored race" then
Mr.. Bruce's appointment is IN
objectable as any that could be
made.
Mr.. Bruce is q high-mindsd
man and has proved himself q
faithful public servant, at all
events.
Public Ledger Philadelphia, Pa
Nothing, probably. Will give
Blanche K. Bruce greater pleasure,
next to his selection as Recorder Of
Deeds in Washington, than the
praise given him in Southern
newspapers. The Charleston
News, for example, after speaking
Of the esteem in which United
States Senators hold tho ex mem.
bers, says: president Harrison
could not have selected q better
representative of the colored
people for any Office"
The Washington bee. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1884-1922, 1890-02-08
RECORDER BRUCE ALL
RIGHT. SO SAY his PROMINENT
COLoRED BRoTHR9N IN
BOSTON
Boston Herald (MaEs.)


the intelligence received here
yesterday of the nomination Hon.
B. K. Bruce az recorder Of deeds
at Washington, to succeed Mr..
James M. Trotter of this state, was
theme of general conversation
among colored citizens Of Boston.
1t was regarded by many as q
very creditable nomination.
Supt. William h. Dupree of the
station A, postoffice said: The
nomination is excellent one. /
know him to be capable man.
l am exceedingly gratified that
President Harrison has not fallen
below the standard of his pred.
ecessors in the appointment Of
men of the colored race to high
positions. 1t was expected
that Mr.. TrOtter would be sue
ceeded by some prominent Repub.
llcan, l think now that q represen
tatlye position ought to be rendered
to some capable colOred man In
this state. 1t would be a most
graceful act.
The Washington bee. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1884-1922, 1890-02-08

visited the Capitol and most of til.
public buildings while here. Mrs,
smith is 9 handsome and accom-
plished young bride. The groom
is q graduate of Shaw University
He is what the boys would call a
dandy. We know of no young
couple that have made more favor.
able impression on US. They took
with them the best wishes of all
whom they came in contact.
The Washington bee. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1884-1922, 1890-02-08
A PLEASANT STAY.

Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Smith, Of
Hampton, Va, young couple that
were married on the 30th ult !, and
came direct to this city on the
steamer George Lesry on bridal
tour, left this city Monday on the
same boat after q brief but pleas
ant stay. They were the guests of
Rev. aud Mrs. Lamkins, 1926
New Jersey Avenue, q. W. They