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Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-25
SHOCKING TRAGEDY.
An Insane Man Murders His Wife, Then
Kills Himself.

An Insane ii an uuruerS his w lie, LucH
Kills Himself.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 24.-Michael
Lane, stonecutter, shot and fatally
wounded his wife, at their home on
Lafayette street, today, and then blew
out his own brains. Lane and his wife
had always lived happily together, and
the only cause that can be assigned for
the tragedy is insanity, as Lane hadbeen
unwell for some time, and it is supposed
he suddenly lost his reason. They
had large family of children,
nearly all Of whom are grown.
The tragedy was discovered by
a young son who returned home from
school this afternoon, and found his
parents on the floor dying. Both were
covered with blood, as were all the arti-
cles of furniture in the room. Mrs.
Lane had two bullet-holes in her head,
and her skull was also crushed by
blow from a hammer, leading to the
supposition that Lane had completed
his work with that instrument after
shooting his wife. Lane shot himself
in the temple, the ball passing through
his brain. He had revolver clasped in
his hand when found. He died in a
short time, and there is no hope OF his
Wife's recovery.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-25
HOUSE PROCEEDINGS.
The Day Devoted to Discussing Civil
Service Reform.

The Day Devoted to Discussing Civil
Service Reform.
WASHINGTON, April 24.-In the House
today the Senate bill was passed Great
ing the customs collection district OF
Arizona.
The House then went into committee
of the whole on the Legislative Appropr1-
alton bill.
When the clause appropriating salar-
les for the Civil Service Commission was
reached, Cummings, of New York, made
the point of order that it was not prop
erly in the bill, as the commission was
neither legislative, executive nor ju-
-dicial.
After some debate the point of order
was overruled.
A motion by Dorsey, OF Nebraska, to
reduce the number OF commissioners
from three to one, was overruled, as was
also one by Perkins, of Kansas, exempt
ing ex-soldiers from the provisions OF
the civil service law.
Houk, of Tennessee, moved to strike
out the entire clause. He desired to
have the Government run on business
principles; he desired to see merit rec
ognized. but he did not believe in this
fifth wheel to the wagon. Furthermore,
the commission was under Indictment,
and no appropriation should be made
until the committee charged with its in
yestigation had made a report.
Moore, of New Hampshire, announced
himself civil service reformer without
qualification.
Biggs, of California, denounced the
civil service law. 1t was, he said, con-
ceiyed in sin and brought forth in in
iouity. Pendleton was it's father, George
William Curtis was it's granny and Dor
man B. Eaton it's nurse and clout-
washer.
Lehlbach, of New Jersey, McComas, OF
Maryland, and Cutcheon, of Michigan,
opposed Houk's motion.
Cheadle, of Indiana, opposed the
whole theory of civil service reform.
Grosvenor, of OHIO, was opposed to the
construction and operation OF the pres
ent law, while he favored reform.
Hopkins, of Illinois, said Houk was
out OF Joint with the sentiment OF his
party as expressed in its platform.
Dunnell, of Minnesota, said under the
civil Service law intelligent men did not
enter the service. 1t was the dummies
that were getting in under the present
system.
Hill. of Illinois. characterized the mo-
ton as an effort to do by indirectior
what neither great party has the desire
or courage to do openly,
Greenhalge, of Massachusetts,, made
vigorous speech in favor OF civil service
reform.
Coleman, of Louisiana, opposed it.
Henderson, of Iowa, said: Civil ser
vice reform has come to stay, and thu
political party that deserts it will no
stay in power, and ought not. 1t is no
true that this administration has not en-
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forced the law. President Harrison is
enforcing it, and that's what's the mat
ter with the boys"
Mckinley, OF Ohio, earnestly op-
posed the motion to strike out. If the
Republican party was pledged to one
single thing more than another, it was
the maintenance of the civil service law.
1t was not only according to the tenets
of the Republican party, but according
to the best sentiments of the Republican
party throughout the United States. 1t
was sustained by the best sentiment OF
the whole country, Republicans and
Democrats alike. The Republican party
must take no backward step.
Butterworth endorsed every word his
colleague had said. Nothing smacked Of
monarchial forms as much as the spoils
system.
The motion to strike out was lost, 81
to 120, and pending further action the
committee rose and the House ad
iourned.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-25
House and Senate Regular
Proceedings.
Senator Hoar Reports a New
Federal Election Bill.
Civil Service Reform Ventilated in
the House.
Manv Members of Both Parties Denounce
:khe Present Law, and Declare 1t
Hollow Mockery.
Associated Press Dispatches. |

WASHINGTON, April 24.-In the Senate
today, among the bills reported from
committees and placed on the calendar,
were the following:
Senate bill to ratify certain agree
ment with the Ceur d'Alene Indians in
Idaho Territory.
To provide compulsory education for
Indian children.
House bill to prevent desertions from
the army.
Army Pension Appropriation bill.
The Senate bill appropriating $780, 900
for an equestrian statue at Manchester,
N. H., of Major General John Stark,
was passed.
The House bill to transfer the revenue
cutter service from the Treasury Depart
ment to the Navy Department was again
taken up.
The amendments reported from the
committee on naval affairs were agreed
to.
Pending consideration of the Revenue
Cutter bill, the committee on privileges
and elections reported Gas an original
measure) bill to amend and supple
ment the election laws of the United
States and provide for the more efficient
enforcement of such laws. Placed on
the calendar.
Pugh said every Democratic member
of the committee opposed favorable re-
port on this bill, which, he said, appoints
Republican supervisors to oversee State
officers, thereby insulting and degrading
these State officers. 1t is subversive Of
the fundamental principles OF local self
government. If the bill becomes law,
its execution will insure the shedding of
blood and the destruction of the peace
and good order of the country.
Hoar replied that the bill is in sub
stance modification and perfection of
the system which has been the law of
the United States for many years, and
which has secured in the main honest
elections and honest counts in the city
of New York, where, before it was
passed, sixty thousand fraudulent
naturalization papers had gone out from
two judges within three days before the
election. The bill is but the assertion of
the constitutional power expressly
asserted that the United States may
bers of it's own Congress, or alter the
regulations in State.
Consideration of the Revenue Gutter
bill was resumed, and Sherman op-
posed it.
The Land Forfeiture bill was then
taken up as unfinished business, and
the amendments reported from the COM
mittee ON public lands were agreed to.
Berry moved to amend the first section
of the bill by striking out the word
"now," and inserting the words "within
the time specified in the act of Congress
making the grants.' The effect of the
not only to forfeit those por-
tions of the land opposite lines not
now constructed, but it would forfeit
all lands granted to railroad companies
where the lines were not completed
within the time fixed in the act, and
in the subsequent extension of it.
After some debate, the amendment was
rejected, the Republicans voting in the
negative. Some other amendments were
considered and laid on the table, and
the Senate then adjourned.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-25

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Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-25
Cox Gets Judgment.

SAN Francisco, April 24.-In the suit
of Captain jeremiah Cox against his at
torney, D. M. Delmas, to recover $32,-
1862, the value of claims purchased by
Delmas under Cox's instructions, but
held by Delmas to be a private specula-
ton, Judge Shafter today set aside the
former verdict, awarding Cox $22, 1867 !,
and gave Cox Judgment for the full
amount
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-25
Interstate Bills.
Death of an Exiled NobIeman.

NEVADA, CAL, April A.-Count August
Gedefroy, claiming to have been con-
nected with the German consulate at
Samoa during the recent trouble there,
and who was banished from his native
land for getting his Government into
complications, died here this morning.
His wife and two children are still in
Samoa. He has been private secretary
to Superintendent Tregidge. OF the
Washington mine, since he came here.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-25
Presidential Appointments.

WASHINGTON, April 24.-The President
today sent to the Senate the following
nominations
John p. Jackson, Assistant United
States Treasurer at San Francisco.
Postmasters, California - John T.
Nourse, Santa Ana; William M. Penny
cook, Vallejo.
Colorado - Emmette f. Brannor,
Holyoke.
Oregon-Allanson P. Hammond, Ash
land.
Montana-Joseph G. Keppler, Ana
conda.
Utah-Irving A. Benton, Salt Lake
City.
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San Francisco's Employment Fund.

SAN Francisco, April 24.-The final
meeting of the executive committee ap-
pointed on the 9TH OF March to provide
labor for the unemployed was held to-
day. A report was submitted, showing
that the citizens contributions for the
purpose amounted to $30,776, which
was all expended upon the construction
of public road in the western part OF
Golden Gate park.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-25
General Greeley Coming West.

WASHINGTON, April 24.-It is under
stood that General Greeley, chief signal
service officer, will start in few days on
an extensive tour of inspection among
the signal stations in Arizona, Colorado,
Utah and Nebraska,
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-25

rT>HE LOS ANGELES ELECTRIC COMPANY,
of Los Angeles, County of Los Angeles, State of
California.
Notice is hereby given that at meeting of
D. 1890, an assessment of City cents per share
was levied upon the capital stock OF the cor
poration, payable Immediately to the Secretary,
21S North Main street. in the City of Los An
geles, California. Any stock upon which this
assessment shall remain unpaid ON the 10th
advertised for sale at public auction, and unless
payment is made before, will be sold on the I'd
day of June, A. D. $780, to pay the delinquent
assessment, together with costs of advertising
and expenses of sale.
w. r. BLACKMAN, Secretary,
Office 218 North Main st., Los Angeles, Cal
ap16-wed-5t
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-25
Inherited Scrofula.

swifts Specific Is. s. s.) cured my little
boy Of hereditary scrofula, which broke out
all over his face. For a year he had suffered,
and had given up all hopes Of his recovery,
when at length decided to use s. s. S. Az
ter using a few bottles he was entirely cured.
Not a symptom now remains OF the disease.
This was three years ago.
MRS. T. L. MATHERS, Mathersville, Miss.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-25

In the early part Of last year had o vio-
lent attack Of rheumatism, from which
was sconfined to my bed for over three months
and at times was unable to turn myself in
bed, or even raise the cover. A nurse had to
be in constant attendance day and night. I
was so feeble that what little nourishment
took had to be given me with spoon. At
ter calling in the best local physicians, and
any benefit, was induced by friends to try
Swift's Specific Is. S. 81 discontinued all
other medicines, and took a course OF S. S. s.
thirteen small bottles, which affected COM
plete aud permanent cure.
L. c. BAssET, El Dorado Kansas.
Treatiseon Blood and Skin Diseases mail
edfree. SWIFT SPECIFIC co. Atlanta, Ga.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-25
CAUGHT In the Act.

SAN DIEGO, April PA white man
named E. Walker was captured today at
Tia Juana In the act of aiding Chinese
across the line. Other arrests are likely
to take place before morning.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-25
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

OFFICE OF THE CUCAMoNGA FRUIT
~ Land Company, Los Angeles, CAL, April
18th, 1890.
Notice is hereby given that the regular
annual meeting of the stockholders of the
Cucamonga Fruit Land Company, will be held
at the Office of the company, in the Farmers and
Merchants Bank, Los Angeles, Cal, on Monday
May 5th, 1890, at 8 o'clock a. m, for the pur
pose of eleoting Board of Directors for the
ensuing year, and for the transaction of such
other business as may be brought before the
meeting.
o. c. MATTHAY, Secretary
an17-1dt
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TO THE UNFORTUNATE
DR., Gibbons
D1SPENsARY,
623 Kearny Street

Corner of Commercial,
San Francisco, Cal. Es-
tablished in 1854, for
treatment of Sexual and
Seminal Diseases, such
as Gonorrhea, Gleet,
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Children Cry for Pitchers Castorla.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1890-10-09
Valuable Recipes.

The girl who freckles, says the N. Y.
Star. is said to be lovable therefore
any girl who freckles should not fret
about it. She always does, however.
aud for this reaSon-to prevent the
freckles and the fretting-Dr. Anna
Kingsford once devoted long article
to the subject. am going to make an
extract or two from it. for the season
is upon us when little talk of this
sort is at least appropriate. To pre-
vent summer freckles-that is. freckles
caused by heat-when going out in the
heat of the day, run little cold cream
on the face and wear a veil-unless
you prefer the freckles; and between
the latter and its remedy l believe |
would prefer the freekles. Cold cream
is, however, an innocent and beneficial
ointment softening and whitening the
skin far better than either glycerine or
vaseline. 1t should be composed of
pure white wax, spermaceti of the best
quality, almond oil and roSewater. or
better STILL cucumber juice. A little
oxide of zinc is sometimes added to
give consistency to the mixture. This
makes a perfectly harmless cosmetic
which can be applied to the face to
remove freckles.
Many country places are beset with
poison ivy, and from which summer
visitors are apt to suffer. 1t is well to
know that it can be cured by few
applications of wood I've. Tie wood
ashes in Il bag and boil few moments.
Dilute so that it will not be too harsh,
yet leave it quite strong. Paint with
it the afflicted parts, and in ten min
utes wash off with soft tepid water and
anoint with vaseline. Repeat two or
three times, or till cure is effected.
A method of whitening furnished
silver that is used by many jewelers. is
to immerse the article in 4 bath of
cyanide. The strength of the solution
should depend on the condition of the
jewelry TO be cleaned. After MINERS
ing the piece thoroughly in this liquid
clean with whiting free from dust or
grit.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1890-10-09
How to Treat a Sweetheart.

From an old New England scrap
book: When he comes to see you let
me give you few hints as to your
treatment of him:
First of all. my dear, don't let him
get an idea that your one object in life
is to get all you can out of him.
Don't let him believe that you think
so lightly of yourself that whenever he
has an idle moment he can find YOU
ready and willing to listen to him.
Don't let him think that YOU are 90
ing out driving with him alone, even if
Your mother should be lenient enough
to permit this
Don't let him think that you are go
ing to the dance or the frolic with him
you are going with your brother. or
else you are going to make up party
which will ali 90 together.
Don't let him spend his money on
you; when lie goes away he may bring
you 4 box of sweets book, or some
music; but don't make him feel that
you expect anything but courteous at
tention.
Don't let him call you by your first
name. at least not till you are engaged
to him, and then onl, when you are by
yourselves.
Don't let him put his arms around
you and kiss You; when he put the
pretty ring on your finger that meant
that you Were TO be his wife soon. he
gained Il few rights, but not the one of
indiScriminate careSsing. When he
placed il there he was right to put a
kiss on Your lips-it was the seal OF
Your love; but if You give your kisses
too freely they will prove of little
value. 4 maiden fair is like a beauti-
full. rich. purple plum; it hangs high
up on the tree and is looked at with
envy. He who would get it must work
for it, and all the trying should be on
his side. so that when he gets it be
appreciates it.
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A SABINE LOVE STORY.
Illustrating the Effect of Gentle Force OF
Woman's Sweet Nature

Here is cute little story from the
French of Catullc Mendes. Not "a
pretty word perhaps, but then she
said it so prettly!
She was Il sweet little thing, and
when she put her hands on her hips,
lifted up her saucy little face, and,
looking at you with half-shut eyes,
emitted this provoking monosyllable,
it flew as straight and swiftly TO its
mark as any shaft in Cupid's culver.
And just because the little mink was
perfectly conscious of the effect of her
'.Pshawm she uttered it on all public
occasions.
She said "PShaww to every body and
without any apparent reason, but there
was one to whom she said it more fire.
quently than to anybody else and for
the very best of reasons. For ne loved
her and she pretended that she didn't
love him, and so for Il long time
"Pshaw" was all the answer the poor
fellow got to his prayers and protesta-
tons.
Il love you"
"Pshawr'
Il would give my life for kiss from
your lips"
"Pshawm
Il will blow my brains out if you re-
fuse to listen to me-"
'Pshaw!" said she, bringing her
laughing face still closer to his so that
her tempting red lips fairly touched
his beard.
She wasn't bit afraid of him, YOU
see, but he, poor fellow, was still lit
tie afraid of her, and she drove him
almost crazy with her coquetry. At
last he lost all patience, and coming
upon her unexpectedly one evening he
said never word but took her in his
arms and covered her face with kisses.
She struggled and screamed like a
captured bird, and as uselessly. for the
victorious lover paid no attention to
her remonstranceS, but kissed her
hair, brow, cheeks and lips with the
concentrated passion of months of de-
sire.
And as he grew holder, and, drawing
her on his knee, kissed her white throat
and clasped her yet more passionately,
she became alarmed. She gave up
struggling aud had recourse to tears
and entreaties.
Let me GO, oh! Please let ne CO."
'Pshawm said he. He didn't say it
as prettily. as she did. and he didn't
have such saucy little face but then
he was good deal stronger, and
Well, when he did release her there
were tears and some reproachful
glances, and then sweet little kiss of
forgiveness, given without the least
compulsion. She never said ''Pshawm
to him again-that is. not when she
had on her best frock and wanted to
keep her hair in order, and they are to
be married next week. | believe"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1890-10-09
Giving the Ocean a Show.

There is hardly day but that some
of the ocean, AMI it is always interest
ing TO watch him, SAYS the Detroit
Free Press. Most of them manage to
conceal Il great deal of their surprise
on first beholding the bounding ex-
panse of the white-creSted breakers,
but your real old farmer is no dissen-
bier. One came down the other day
who was "a years old. and who was ac-
companied by his wife. almost as old,
and three sons. The five stood i'm a
row on the hotel veranda and gazed at
the rolling deep for fully five minutes
before word was spoken. Then the
old man turned to his wife and said:
We'll, Sarah, what do YOU think of
it?"
Il believe it's biggcrn our whole
farm" she replied.
Bigger! | guess it is. Han't she
purity? Eve allus heard and read of the
ocean. and here it is ut last. It's a
sight worth seein'-eh, boys?"
Yes. father" answered one, but l
don't see a whale or a shark"
No. nor l either, but don't be in a
hurry. Henry. Give her time She's
big body of water and has got to
move slow. There's sharks and whales
in there as sure as you are alive. out
give 'em a show-let 'em have a little
rope. We've got four hours to stay,
and we won't jump on her for
swindle until we've given her a fair
trial"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1890-10-09
Friendships of Girls.

If you write a letter to man friend,
don't put in black and white that YOU
are his forever" or that you send 3
great deal of love. even If it be only in
jest. but remain either his very cor.
daily" or very sincerely" Sincerity
and cordiality are possible even with
acquaintance that do not demand
either love, or an affection that is to
last forever. | wish girls knew how
very i'll bred it is TO give, or permit
familiarities in word or pen from
either men or women. Learn to keer
your personal affairs to Yourself. Learn
to believe that your first name can only
be used by those connected with YOU
by ties of blood. or having the right
given by a deep love. Believe me,
You will never regret Your self respect
as shown in this way, aud YOU will
never cease lanenting permitting ia.
miliar intercourse, that in the future
will rise up before you like skeleton
Mt feast. a perfect friendship is like
rose. aFter the time of its glory is
passed the leaves may be thrown into
a jar, covered with spices and salt to
bring out the fragrance forever, and be
delight to You wherever it is. A
friendship thai is too familiar may also
be likened to Il rose, but one that early
loses its leaves, they fall upon the
ground and no one treasures them
enough 10 gather them up and keep
them rs memento of days that have
gone by. For a while there is sick
ly sweet smell and then they are
blackened and diSco!ored, and no odor
comes from them. Conclude then. in
forming your friendships to make
those only that can. when time separ.
ates you two. make pleasant mem
DRY for the future, aud one that will
not cause blush to come upon your
face.-LadieS' Home Journal.