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Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-21
PREFERS THE GUILLOTINE.
Mr. Phillips Declines 10 Resign
From the Pensi0 office.

/ HI
From the Pension office.
WASHINGTON, January 2O.-Henry A.
Phillips, of New York, chief of the mid
die division in the Pension Office, whose
resignation was recently demanded by
the Commissioner Of Pensions, has writ.
ten the Commissioner a letter from
which the following extracts are made !:
II assume that you will not deny that
this request is not of your motion, but
prompted by the Secretary of the Inte-
rior. l most respectfully decline to re-
sign, and 30 place my neck in position
for the axe of the executioner, who is
just now so busily engaged in compet-
ing the work begun on the
persons of myself and others
a quarter of century ago
among the Southern battle fields. Four
Of the best men in this office reported
that the action il my case was in accord
with the evidence on file in the case.
Why does not the Secretary of the In
terror give me an opportunity to defend
my oath? He would never have held
the power he now does, President Harri-
son would never have had the power to
put him where he is, if my comrades and
myself in the State of New York had not
labored with more effect than he did in
Missouri last fall. In bidding goodbye
to this Office, and 1 undoubtedly
shall as soon as the axe can be swung,
l shall 60 thankful that for brief season
at least have had chance to serve my
suffering and needy comrades in this
place. confess that have to call up
all the equanimity possess to contem-
plate the fact that l leave behind me
hundreds in this Office who did sheir
level best to keep our political opponents
in power. l leave others who, in the
contest of quarter of century ago, did
their best to make my comrades eligible
for pensions or the grave"
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-21
A Squally Voyage.

SAN Francisco, January 20. = The
Dutch bark Deliane, Captain Won Lun.
den, put into this port today in distress.
The Deliane sailed from San Diego De.
cember 22d, and had stormy trip last.
ing twenty-nine days, to this city. From
the time of her departure from San
Diego she met with a succession oi
northwest gales and rough weather
up to January 18th. The gales
north, and longitude 127 degrees west, q
strong gale came on, with heavy seas,
which caused The bark to strain and leak
badly. The sand ballast shifted, and
when it was attempted to work the
pumps they were found to be useless on
account of being choked up with sand.
After being repaired the Delsine will
continue her trip to Port Townsend.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-21

WE HAVE fine chance to have Patti
with us for a season. What we have to
do Is to insure her managers enough
subscriptions to pay them for their out
lay. Her company is very numerous,
and she brings with her lyric talent
such as no troupe ever in this country
was equipped with before. Our musical.
loving people cannot forego the chance
to hear the foremost singer of the world,
and we hope that they will strain an
effort to conform to the requirements oi
the management. 1t will at once afford
US magnificent musical treat and assert
our claim to appreciation of high art.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-21

WHAT Los Angeles needs more than
anything is cheap money. With
high rates of interest the development
of manufactures will, of course, be slow.
We are confronted just row with the
conditions which existed in San Fran
cisco seventeen or eighteen years ago.
At that time it was almost impossible to
get q capitalist or banker of the Golden
Gate to advance dollar for any industry.
Their whole attention was centered on
mines, and lending money at high rates
of interest to the farmers of the
interior. They wisely abandoned
this suicidal policy under the
intelligent inspiration of Ralston,
and to-day San Francisco is a great manu-.
featuring center. Great, hoggirg stock
deals are thing of the past there, and
it is we'll that the new departure was
taken or the hard times of 1875 and 1875
and 1879 would probably have endured
forever. Cheap rents are the nexi
great desiderstum. Those which prevail
in Los Angeles to-day are in
many cases prohibitive of business
Where the landlord exacts all the profits
people do not care to embark in trade
We have made some advances in this
line, but much still remains to be done.
Business rents are as yet preposterously
high in many cases. Cheap money and
reasonable rents would have magical
effect in vitalizing business of every kind
hereabouts.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-21
CALIFORNIA INTERESTS.
Bills introduced by CUR Repre-
sentatives I'm Congress.

WASHINGTON. January 2O.-In the
House today Clnnie introduced a bill
providing for the depositing of grape
brandy in special bonded warehouses.
The bill forfeits to the United States ali
grape brandy found elsewhere than in
distillery or special bonded warehouse,
not having been removed therefrom &C.
cordipg to law.
McKenna introduced a bill authorizing
California to take for school purposes
other land in lieu of sections
l6 and 36. He also introduced a
bill imposing tax of 10 cents per
pint bottle on wines not grape Juice, but
manufactured according to formula.
Morrow introduced a bill recently
offered in the Senate by Frye, for the re.
lief OF the American merch ant marine,
and Mitchell's bill prohibiting the
coming of Chinese to this country.
Morrow presented memorial of the
California State Board OF Viticultural
Commissioners protesting against the re.
peal of the internal revenue tax.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-21
banquet 10 stanley at Cairo.

CAIRO, January 20. Riaz Pasha,
Premier, presided at the banquet in
honor of Stanley. Numerous distin-
guished Europeans were present. In
proposing the health of Stanley, Risz
Pasha eulogized Stanley's services to the
world and science. In responding,
Stanley recounted the main points of his
journey, and dwelt upon Emin's vacilla-
tion. He touched feelingly upon Emin's
accident, and thanked the audience
warmly in behalf of himself and COM
psnions for the great honor accorded
them.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-21
Bond Purchasing Suspended.

WASHINGTON, January 20.-The heavy
purchase OF bonds during the past week,
amounting to nearly nine million dol
lars, resulted in the reduction of the
available treasury surplus to about
twenty million dollars. The Secretary
OF the Treasury has therefore decided to
suspend the purchase of four per cent.
bonds until further notice.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-21
He Pleaded Guilty.

PHILADELPHIA, January 2O.- George
w. Wright, charged with the embezzle.
ment OF $780, 900 while Supreme Treas.
urer OF the order of Tontine, today en-.
tered q plea of guilty. Wright was then
sentenced to pay fine of 81 900 and to
imprisonment for four years and nine
months.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-21
Fights Postponed. /.

SAN Francisco, January 2O.-The
Directors of the California Athletic Club.
tonight postponed the fight between
Jack Dempsey and Billy Mccarthy, to
February 18th, Dempsey being unwell.
They also postponed the fight between
Patsy Kerrigan, of Boston, and Danny
Needham, of st. Paul, to February 9th,
Kerrigan being unable to reach here on
time.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-21
Billiards IN WASHINGTON.
Great Loss of Cattle and Several
Human Lives.

Great Loss of Cattle and Several
Human Lives.
CHICAGO, January 20.-A special to the
Times from Tacoma, Washington, says
At least ten human beings and thousands
of cattle and sheep have perished in the
billiards. which ragged over Washing
ton since the first of the year.
Reports from Colville reservation are
that cattle are dying by hundreds from
starvation and thirst. The keeper of a
stage station, twelve miles from Alma,
was frozen stiff on his way. to town last
week. A mail carrier at Goose Greek
perished last Thursday, and eight cattle
men are known to have lost their lives
in the storm. The cattlemen estimate
that they will lose at least half their
herds this season.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-21
They Saw John l.. Fight.

PuRvIs, Miss, January 4.-Special
Agent Jayne arrived here today in charge
OF Muldoon, Cleary and Donovan. The
prisoners were turned over to deputy
sheriff, who accompanied them to Rich
burg, where they gave bail for their ap-
pearance at the next term of the court.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-21

Francisco, stating that he was much an !.
noyed at the charges constantly being
made against the city and county hos.
pital and the receiving hospital ia San
Francisco. these places being under the
charge of his, (the Governor's1. an.
pointees on the Board of Health. and bo
asks an immediate and full inyestioa.
tion by the board.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-21
The short Line opening Up.

PORTLAND, Ore., January 90 This
afterr oon dispatches were received from
Baker City by the Union Pacific Off
cials, that the road was all clear, and
trains would start west at once. A ro-
tary snow plow will precede the trains
and clear obstructions. Itis confidently
hoped that through train from the
East will reach Portland tomorrow FORE
noon. This will be the first through
mail and passengers for nearly a week
past. No through trains have arrived
yet from San Francisco.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-21
The Montana Tes, Case.

HELENA, January 20.-Auditor Kinney
filed an answer in the Thompson man.
damus case today, in which he admits
the legality of Thompson's election and
the organization of the House of which
Thompson is member, but sets up the
reason for not issuing Thompson's GER
tificate for mileage and salary that no
appropriation has been made. The case
will be argued tomorrow.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-21
The POlskys ON Trial.

STOCKTON, January 2O.-The trial of
Mrs. Polsky and her fourteen. year-old
son, Albert, for the killing of Robert
Kennedy several weeks ago near this
city, was commenced today. A jury was
secured and the case went over till
Wednesday,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-21
A want Of Jurisdiction.

WASHINGTON, January 2O.-In the
Supreme Court, this morning, the Court
dismissed, for want of Jurisdiction, the
case OF the City and County of San Fran
cisco vs. Andrew j. Itsell. This is the
suit brought by the city to recover land
in the city limits known as Hamilton
square.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-21
Exempt Firem en- .

SAN FRANCISCO, January 20.-The
twenty. ninth yearly gathering and ban
quet of Exempt Firemen was held to-
night, and officers were installed. Henry
Hudson was reelected President; George
w. Corbell, Secretary.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-21
The stormy Atlantic.

HALIFAX, N. s., January 2O.-The
steamer Egyptian Monarch arrived to.
day short of coal. The weather up tc
two days ago was the worst she had ever
experienced. The waves were yery
high, and constantly swept over the
decks. One of the boats was stove, and
some of the deck fittings were dragged /;
the vessel being light could make but lit.
tie headway.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-21

A LITTLE Rock paper, in noticing
California on Wheels" during it's stay
at that place, and praising it warmly
acquits itself of the neat observation that
bringing fruit to Arkansas is like carry.
ing Goals to Newcastle.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-21
Passengers ON short Rations.

SIssoN, CAL, January 2O.-A light snow
was delayed IN caon ns near Mott Stc ar,
rived last night and left this afternoon to
open the road to Dunsmuir. Supplies
are being brought to the imprisoned
trains at Sims from Redding. The
passengers are on short rations. From
Sisson north to Edgewood the road is
still blocked. The tracks over the Sis
kiyou mountains are partly open.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-21
Brutal ana Perhaps Fatal.

SEATTLE, January 20.-A brutal prize
fight, without rules, took place near
here yesterday to settle a grudge be-
tween men named Callahan and Avery.
The fight lasted fifteen minutes. 1t was
Q draw, as at the end of that time
neither could proceed. Avery is thought
to be injured internally and liable to die.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-21

1HE present has been the longest un-
interrupted cold spell Los Angeles has
had in many years. While the range
OF the mercury has been triaing as COM
pared with that of the Eastern States it
has been regarded as quite severe by
Angelefioa.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-21

SECRETARY PATTON yesterday sent six
boxes of fine navel oranges to replenish
the stock Of California on Wheels"
They will reach the train ct st. Louis.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-21
Burglary at Ere sli o .

FRESNO, January 20.-The store of A.
J. Weiner was entered by burglars Sat
urday night. About $500 worth OF
watches and jewelry was stolen.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-21
Russian officer Dead.

BERLIN, January 20.-George Albert.
Prince OF Scwarzberg Rudolstedt, is
dead. He was a Russian cavalry officer.
aued 52
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-21
The Suspected mender Insane.

OswEGo, Kas., January 2O-Mrs. Day,
who was arrested and brought here from
Michigan on suspicion that she was the
notorious Mrs. Bender, has become hope.
lessly insane.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-21
MRS. Terry,s Trial Postponed,

SAN FRANCISCO, January 20.-The trial
of Mrs. Sarah Althea Terry, for attempt
ing an assault on Justice Field and Judge
Sawyer in the Circuit courtroom, has
again been postponed by Judge Hoffman.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-21
An Investixatfen wanted.

SACRAMENTO, January 20. - Governor
Waterman has written letter to DR.. HI.
M. Fisks, of the Board Of Health at San
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-05-03

1t is system full of inherent evils, a
system that denies the laborer either a
chance of profits or chance of work. |
don't know how you live in Chicago, but
in New York there are many who are
denied even those three God free gifts
pure air, sunshine, fresh water-and as
for the ownership Of the land, why that
is dream to them unthought Of. The
wage system is n system that diffuses
poverty. makes a coffin of the cradle and
a bier of the bed. 1t is time for us to
learn no longer how to make wealth, but
how To distribute it. We have developed
in our midst plutocracy and the worst
possible government on earth. Let it not
go down TO our shame that we do not
know or care TO know that such facts
exist and need reforming. DR.. Lyman
Abbott.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-05-03
How the struggle for Wealth Causes Pov-rt,

How the struggle for Wealth Causes Poverty.
The struggle for wealth is turning out
barbarians by the million-on as large a
scale, i'll fact, as any other products OF
our expensive machinery. Competition,
governed by no higher principle than the
"higgling of the market" creates pow
erty. drunkenness, vice, physical degra-
dalton, bestial indifference to every hui
man good. The abundance which ought
to feed civilization is choking it. The
labor market hays taken the place of
the slave market. and men, women and
children are sold in it every day. But
the wage Garner comes cheaper than the
slave. He belongs to nobody. His fee
simple in our magnificent social progress
is but contingent remainder in the
where no useful work is
ever done. lest it should increase the
competition outside and so multiply pau
pers.-Rev. DIR. William Barry in April
Forum
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-05-03

A Morris man advertise as Lost
a string of pocket keys" lie probably
keeps his vest and trOwsers pockets
locked as IA protection against pick
pockets. Good idea.
The carpenters strike at Chicago Is
being felt at Joliet. The Stoppage OF
building operations is so great as ma
terially TO effect the demand for stone,
and the Joliet quarry men are laying
off quite a number of hands.
Strcator, in imitation Of Dwight, La
Sale, Princeton, Morris, &c. has insti-
Thursday, the Times says, brought out
a large number Of buyers, IA fine class
of horses were offered, and good prices
obtained. Why have we no horse sale
day at Ottawa?
William Dufficld, Of South Ottawa,
having made known his intention to
cultivate ten acre watermelon patch
| this season, the Streator boys, says the
Free Press, are already negotiating
with the 20" road for special night
train up this way during the melon
season.
Aurora Express: viii Osman, of the
Ottawa Daily and Weekly FREE IRA
DER, paid Aurora visit Saturday.
The DAILY FREE TRADER is IA new pa
per but an exceptionally good one. Mr..
q. says Ottawa is as crazy over base
ball as Aurora is over real estate. He
thinks Ottawa's team will carry OIL
the pcnnant.
Lewiston, in this state, built school
house in an old yard. The direc-
tors sunk well and have compelled
the children to drink the water for
years. The homes Of the town have
recently been Tavaged and robbed OF
their children and the doctors now tell
the people that they themselves are
responsible.
Natural advantages alone, very truly
says the Ottumwa Courier, won't build
a city. People will never know Of their
existence unless you let them know
what you have got. The town which
has energy and push and pluck along
with its natural advantages-and Of
ten without them-is the one that is
going to get to the front.
Here is another parent that almost
deserves to be shot, VIM. Cary, or
Morris, allowed his IL year old boy,
going in company with lot of school
mates to the woods. to take a pistol
along. After firing it of several times
he placed it in his pocket where it eX-
ploded, the ball entering his groin and
lodging near the knee. The wound Is
not considered serious.
Either Bush Raustead, Of Elgin, is
a great fool or he didn't know it was
loaded. A little boy of his, having a
rifle in his hand, asked it he mi ght
shoot. Leave was given, the boy shot,
and the ball hit Raustead fair in the
face, entering one side of his nose and
coming upward. The wound is thought
not to be dangerous, but it ought
To no
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-05-03
HOUSES THAT ARE OUT OF STYLE.
There Ia No Excuse for Making Had In
yestments Of This Kind.

vestWtNtH OI IH'S n'""'
There arc few towns and cities In the ,coun
try IN which there are not number Of
houses which are said to be "out OF style.
They are old style houses and will not bring
the money that was put into Them II Is NOT
good business to build house that will 60
out of style. 1t is not good business to put
money where one cannot get it again. There
are some things that do not 60 out OF style
All such things are founded on common
sense. The requirements of housekeeping
do not change materially from year to year
and house plan which meets all OF the re
ouirements Of the housekeeper is rarely said
70 BE- out OF style.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-05-03
FIRST FLOOR.

deal about the foolishness OF going into deb,
for home 1t is very smart thing to do il
we pay for the property only what it il
worth, and it is very simple matter to do
termine what this u.s. We must take VIVA,
would be the gross rental income Of the prop
erty if it were to b3 rented, and then max,
due allowance for taxes, insurance and re-
pairs, and If the not income is then slightly
in excess of the current rate for money, We
are justified in going in debt.
The people who are living In the house
which is here illustrated are paying for 1t II
IA building association. The lot cost $1,000
and the house, with everything that goes t.
make ii complete excepting furnace, cost
81, 800. The association from which they go
cured their money is on the perpetual plan
and is organized on limited premium basis
that is, all premiums are limited to ten cent:
on each weekly payment Of fifty cents OF
each 800 share. Having secured al 500, they
have to pay in fifty cents per week on nine
shares of 500 each. This is $3.50 Il week, OF
between els and $50 month, IA the minimum
payment 10 he made On this plan OF pay
ment of q per cent. interest there is twenty
four cents per share per week to be paid as
interest on 800, or one share.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-05-03
The Need Of shorter Hours.

Cardinal Manning states the argument
for shorter hours in the clearest, the most
concise and the most .forcible manner
when he writeY How can man who
works fifteen or sixteen hours da.
live the life OF father to his children;
How can a woman who is absent from
home all day long do the duties of a
mother Domestic life is impossible;
but on the domestic life of the people the
whole political order of human society
reposes. II the foundation be ruined.
what will become of the supers,ructure?
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-05-03

As much as $3.50 has been taken in
the way Of fines for bad weaving from
the $3.50 wages earned by employees in
the textile establishments of the state of
Massachusetts,.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-05-03

At Baku, Russia, the walters have just
formed cooperative union which has
procured its own silver. linen and other
table accessories, and does catering of
every sort at prices diminished by the
usual profit of the hotel keeper, caterer
or other middle man.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-05-03

A house bill has passed the senate of
Ohio which provides that railroad en-
ployes who have worked twenty-four
consecutive hours shall not resume till
they have had eight hours rest. Twelve
hours are to constitute a days labor.
The fine for violation is $50 in each
casp-
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-05-03

Whenever we truly advance the in
terests OF wage earners we necessarily
advance the interests of all society
Professor Ely, of John Hopkins Uuiver-
sity.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-05-03
Iadies Have Tried 1t,

A number of my lady customers have
tried Mothers Friend" and would not
be without it for many times its cost.
They recommend it 10 all who are to
become mothers. r. A. PAYNE. Drug
glst, Greenville, Ala. Write Bradtield
Reg. Co., Atlanta, Ga, for particulars.
BY all druggists.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-05-03
SECOND FIDOR

Then there is, in addition, maximum pre-
MUM OF ten cents "a share. This makes pre-
MUM and interest thirty-four cents as the in
terest and premium charges each week
Thus there remain sixteen cents 20 apply on
the principal This will pay out $500 share
In about fourteen years--a very long time, II
may be said. This is the element OF safety 10
the borrower. As a matter OF fact. the poo
pie who own this house and are paying for /,
In building association are putting in from
$50 10 81 month Thus the excess over
and above the tls OF so required is credited
"a advance payment on the dues and partlci-
pates In the dividend Of the association Thia
dividend. together with that which accrues
on the sixteen cents payment per week a
share, brings the actual interest charge TO q
little over o per cent, as the association /.
paying per cent. semi- annual dividends
which they are enabled to do by the weekly
compounding Of interest.
Lours VI. GIBSON.