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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-12
Schooner and Crew Lost.

PROVIDENCE, R. l., Feb. THE
schooner Minnehaha, loaded with 1857
barrels of crude oil consigned to the
Standard Oil Company. this city, is, with
her captain and six men, believed to
have been lost. She was commanded
by Capt. John A. Tryon. She lett Phil
adelphia January II, and some of the
cargo has been picked up at sea.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-12
GREAT STRIKE LONDON.
Dock Hands at Newport and Monmouth
Stop Work.

LONDON, Feb. 5.-The dock laborers
at Newport and Monmouth have struck.
TIE shipping business at those places is
consequently paralyzed. A meeting of
the directors Of the East and West In
dia Dock Company was held to-day.
The President stated that the dock Ia
borers did less work now than formerly,
and that the company was therefore
compelled to engage more men. The
cost OF labor during the past six monthe
had been G40,00 more than for the
preceding six months. The dock COM
panies. he said, must resist the increas-
ing demands of the dock laborers.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-12
BATTLE WITH TRAMPS.
Twenty Migrants Open Fire on 8 p
of Indiana Officers.

Twenty Vagrants Open Fire on Posse
of Indiana Officers.
DECATUR, Ind, Feb. ga party of
men from Wiltshire, O., who had lost
property by burglars, arrived with off,
GERS to visit camp of eighteen or TWEEN
ty tramps near Decatur. Stolen cloth
ing was found upon several, and when
the officers attempted to make arrests
the tramps opened fire with revovers.
Three of the tramps were arrested, the
others escaped. One of the officers was
slightly wounded. These tramps on
Sunday ordered dinner at restaurant
in Decatur, and compelled the pro-
prietor to accept 10 cents in payment.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-12
BIG HAUL BY A THIEF.
An Express Package Containing $35, 600
Stolen in Texas.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Feb. Cone of the
biggest sensations since tho famous
"Jim Cummings" robbery Of Express
Messenger Fotheringham on the ST.
Louis & San Francisco Railroad, when
cifc Express Company's cash was Sc
cured, was occasioned to-day, when l..
A. Fuller, superintendent of the Pacific
Express Company, was notified by the
Commercial Bank, of this city, that a
package containing $4,000 in green
backs, consigned to that bank by the
City National Bank of Dallas, Tex, and
for which the Commercial Bank held
the receipt of the Pacific Express Com
pany, was missing. The package was
stolen by F. A. Walton, clerk in the
Dallas office. Walton had four days
start of the officers, and has not been
eaptured
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-12
VALUE OF A HUSBANDS LOVE.
Mrs. Wsldron Awarded &17, 500 in Her
Suit AgainGt Rival.

Mrs. Wsldron Awarded &17, 500 in Her
Suit AgainGt Rival.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, Feb. "a verdict for
ST. 800 was rendered in the suit of Mrs.
Mary Waldron against Mrs. Josephine
P. Waldron, which has occupied the
attention of jury before Judge
Bum for week or SO. The case was
brought to recover 100000 damages
for the alienation Of the affections of
Edwin II. Waldron, the former husband
of the plaintiff. At 4:3O o'clock Mon
day evening the jury retired, and q
conclusion was not reached until yester-
day afternoon. After it was decided to
find tor the plaintiff it is said that nine
teen ballots were taken to fix the
amount of damages, and the above sum
is said to be a compromise. A motion
for new trial was entered on behalf of
the defendant.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-12
Iowa Towns Heavy Fire Loss.

MARsHALLTowN, Ia, Feb. 5.-Fire at
Belle Plain, this morning, destroyed
the Phoenix Opera House, Belle PLANE
Bank, Rusk Bros hardware store,
George Allee's grocery, and TurnbulPs
bakery. Loss, $4,000; insurance, $l0,-
000
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-12
WAS THE WILL STOLEN =?
The Last Testament of Adam FOrepaugh
Mysteriously Missing.

Mysteriously Missing.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Feb. 5.-Although
every nook and corner of the late resi-
dence of Adam Forepaueh has been
searched, and inquiry made of his
most intimate friends, no trace has been
found of the will he is supposed to
have made during the past year,
and as result the testament of 1884
will probably hold good. This will,
however, differs so materially from the
statements made by the veteran show
man for some time before his death,
relative to the disposition of his prop
erty, that it is regarded as beyond ques-
ton that another document must be
hidden away somewhere or another.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-12
Texas Court House in Ashes.

DALLAS. Tex, Feb. 8.-The Dallas
County courthouse, with nearly all its
contents, was destroyed by fire this
afternoon. The loss is estimated at
$4,000; insurance $4,000, mostly IN
leading Eastern panies.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-12
FLOATING ISLAND OF ICE.
A Great Berg Encountered in the Mid.
die of the Atlantic.

PHILADELPHIA. Pa, Feb. Capt.
Evans. of the British steamship Nine
ola, which arrived from Hamburg yes
terday, reports having passed within a
few miles of a floating island of
ice 700 feet high and mile
long. The Mineola had most
thrilling experience during tbs pas
sage, which was accompanied by heavy
gales and high seas. On January % the
crew was all huddled in the chart room,
terrific hurricane having swept over
the ship. With full head of steam on
he ships head could not be kept with
IN five points of the wind.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-12
GEN. SALAMANCA DEAD.

The GOvernOr-General of the Island of
Cuba Expires at Havana.
HAVANA, Feb. Cen. Salamanca.
captain general of the island of Cuba,
died at 9 o'clock last evening. From 4
O'Clock in the afternoon to the hour of
his death he suffered from complete
cessation of the functions OF the liver
and kidneys. All 1.-The authorities of the
island were at the palace when he died.
The last sacrament was administered to
the Captain-general few minutes be-
lore his death occurred
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-12
THE CAUSE UNKNOWN.
Verdict of the Coroner's Jury on the
Tracy Horror.

Tracy Horror.
WASHINGTON. d. c., Feb. The
coroner's inquest in the Tracy fire mat
ter is closed, and the jury's verdict Is
that Josephine Mortel came to her
death by the burning of the Tracy resi-
dence; that the cause of the fire to the
jury is unknown, and that the loss OF
lie at the fire was largely due to its ex-
ceptionally rapid spread. The jury
commended the officers and men of the
fire department for their efficiency and
bravery.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-12
NO BRIDGE AT DETROIT.

The Bill to be Adversely Reported by
the Committee.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 6.-The
Senate committee on commerce to-day
unanimously voted to report adversely
Senator McE illan's bill authorizing the
construction of bridge acl oss the river
of nofroit
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-12
LOST FORTUNE IN GAMING.
Ex-King Milan, of Servia, Drops 30O,-
900 Francs

PARIS, Feb. 8.-Milan, ex-king of
Serv:a, recently lost 5000 francs while
gambling at Monaco. LIZ was the loss of
this money that caused his depression
and Led him to threaten to commit sui
eide.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-12
FLOODED THE CAPITOL.
Rains Inun6ate the Electric Light
Rooms.

ROOms.
WASHINGTON, d, c., Feb. 8.-The
heavy rain that fell this morning found
a weak place in the roof OF the vaults of
the Senate terrace ofthe capitol front and
poured into the room ntaining the
dynamos of the electric light plant in
SUCH quantities as to render them use
less, and shut off the current of the
lights in the Senate wing.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-12
KILLED ON A WAR SHIP.

Two Men Meet Death and Ten Injured
by an Explosion.
LONDON, Feb. 7.-Whlle the engineers
of the twin-screw British cruiser Barra-
conta were testing her boilers, off Mar
gate, to-day. cylinder exploded, kill
ing two men and lniuring ten.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-09
A PluckY Girl.

It is sad to relate that Chief Consul
Mott, of Maryland, is victim of mis-
placed confidence, or rather want of con-
fidence, in a member of his family. His
daughter, Mrs. Coleman, has been for
some time persistent in an expressed de-
sire for some particular household fur
nishing without making any decided i'm
preston on the admitted head Of the
family. Knowing how proud the stern
parent is of her cycling skill she was in
spired to naively inquire, "Wil you
purchase these things for me if l climb
Windy Gates?"
Now, Windy Gates is a test hill and
has long been the terror of wheelmen.
In fact, no one had succeeded in mount
ing it until the Baltimore meet brought
famous hill climbers from all D4rts of the
country. Of course the sanguine victim
confidently believed he might safely
promise the world or anything tangible
on what he considered an impossibility.
and so he cheerfully replied:
"Oh, certainly, anything on the earth
or in the waters under the earthr' Tues
day the plucky little woman added q
new chapter as a seasoning to her ordi-
nary breakfast table in these words
Papa, l want you to take me out to
Windy Gates this afternoon"
Mr.. Mott thought he would have a
nice spin with pleasant companionship
and no serious results, and so gladly ac
cepted the invitation of his daughter
Wen, sir, she just waltzed him out there
and never left the saddle from Hal
stead's to the top of Windy Gates, and
then turned back and climbed Mount
Washington (either of them more diff
cult than the famous Ford's hill, of Phil
adelphia), and all the balance of the hills
on the return. The duped parent is
something over $100 out, besides a sup
per at Halstead's. She climbed South
mountain during the simmer on a
trip with party Of the Maryland club
from Hagerstown to Baltimore, and now
there is no ridable hill in her vicinity
she has not conquered. All this has
been done on her ordinary ladies' safety.
bicycling World.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-09
MONEY.
What the Finance Committee Recon-
mends to the Council.

The finance committee at its regular
weekly meeting adopted the following
report for presentation to the council to-
morrow morning:
We have examined the report of the
city auditor as to the condition of the
funds for week ending October 31st, and
recommend it be filed.
Recommend that petition from NJ. f.
Dennison, No. 932, and from Josephine
Vogan, No. 93l, be referred to the city
assessor.
Recommend that demand in favor of
E. w. Spencer for $5O.S2 and of A. J.
Gwynn for $31.49 be referred to the
park commissioners.
In the matter of the petition from
Mary M. Shaw, No. SS7, the city asses
sor has certified that the property
referred to is a double assessment and
for that reason we recommend that the
sum of $3.50 be returned to petitioner
upon the presentation of a proper de-
mand drawn upon the tax fund OF 1890
81.
In the matter Of the petition from N.
P. Campbell, No. 914, the city assessor
udo W bllS COulullJtGG tildI LIll5
property described in the several certif-
Gates of tax sale, hereinafter enumer-
ated, is double assessment, and for
that reason we recommend that the fol-
lowing amounts be returned to petition
er upon the presentation of proper
demand drawn upon the tax fund of
1SS9-90, to-wit No. 81. 1919; No.
101, $4.54; No. 122, 1925; No. POS,
$1.s9; No. 235, $4.36; No. 29l, $14.36; ;
No. 304 1928; No. 399, 1896; No 400,
1897; No. 403, $3.6S; No. 696, $11.65 ;
and that the clerk be instructed to mark
Cancelled and redeemed of record the
foregoing numbered certificates OF tax
sale OF the year 1889-90.
In the matter of the expiration of the
contract for the burial OF dead animals,
we recommend that the clerk be in
structed to advertise for proposals to
collect and dispose of dead animals in
! the city for period of two years from
and after the expiration of the present
| contract
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-09

Bank and Trust Co. $40S6. The bid of
the National Bank of California was ac-
cepted.
Christian Mays resignation as Justice
of the peace of San Antonio township
was accepted.
The county recorder was allowed one
deputy at $3.50, two at 500 and two at
800.
The petition for the improvement of
Hill street, Long Beach, was referred to
Supervisor Davis. One for the improve
ment of the channel of the Old San Ga
briel river. ins Long Eeach district, was
also referred to him.
The petition of G. III. Watts and
others, referring to Martins crossing
bridge, was tabled.
The petition of T. Allerbau, regarding
the condition of the May View avenue
roadbed was referred to the city council.
The petition of the board of horticul-
ture, asking that they be allowed their
expenses to Santa Cruz, to attend the
state convention, was referred to the
district attorney to ascertain if the board
can act in the matter.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-09
IN THE SWIM.
LATE SOCIAL EVENTS AND NOTES
OF THE FUTURE.
The Smith Banning Engagement = The
First German-Several Weddings and
Betrothals Announced.

Cards are out for the marriage of Miss
Anne Ophelia Smith, daughter of Colonel
George H. Smith, to Mr.. Hancock Ban
ming. The wedding will take place at
st. Paul's church, next Wednesday
evening. A large number of invitations
are out, and the event will rank among
the notably recherche affairs in the his
tory OF the city. Both the young people
are native here and to the manner born.
All the most distinguished society peo-
pie will be present, and all the COM
munity will heartily wish God speed to
the contracting parties. Their friends
are legion. The ceremony will be sur
rounded with all the eclat that the best
society of the city can give 1T. There
are to be eight bridesmaids in attend
ance on the bride, and nothing will be
left undone to make the occasion
memorable one.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-09
A Dog Catching Episode.

A black French poodle was trotting
down Fifth avenue on breezy, bright
afternoon with fine, straight young
woman. The dog seemed proud of his
mistress and the girl was proud of her
dog. While all was peaceful and dan
ger seemed nowhere nigh rickety and
creaking covered wagon, drawn by
pitiable wreck of horse, and having on
its seat two repulsive young men, came
around corner. One of the young ruff
fans leaped to the ground and made
quick plunge for the dog, catching it by
the hind leg and whirling it above his
head in a circle, running as he did so to-
ward the rear Of his wagon. Quicker
than it takes to say so the young woman
was in front of the young tough, with
one hand clutching his coat collar and
the other holding the muzzle Of silver
mounted smelling bottle to his face.
"You drop my dog or I'll shoot you,"
said the girl.
The young fellow peered out Of his
small eyes into the determined face be-
fore him, and, as he attempted to shake
the girls hand from his collar, said:
AWs WOp yOA SiNOh hiO, di1y Wdy'
Don't yer see we're der dog catchers, an
you amt got no right ter have yer purp
out widout muzzle? Der dog goes along
wild us, see?"
The girls face took on still tiercer
and more ominous look. The dog, still
in the grasp Of the man, was twisting to
get away, and yelping with pain.
eff you do not drop my dog this in
stant," said the girl, 81 will fire. Do
you hear me?"
The catcher dropped the dog. By this
time people were coming up to see the
disturbance. The young woman put
the bogus weapon into the small chate-
laine bag that she wore, blew a small
silver whistle, and accompanied by her
joyous dog pursued her morning walk
serenely and with stately grace.-New
York Sun.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-09
THE CLEARING HOUSE,
Why 1t Was Organized and What 1t
Has Done.

The Los Angeles Clearing House as
sociation, like all similar institutions,
was organized to facilitate the exchanges
OF the banks in the city ,and the volume
of those exchanges. made susceptible OF
observation by the records of the asso-
citation, is considered an unfailing
barometer of the financial situation
1t is evident that to make the readings
correct and the conclusions deduced
thereirom of the highest value the vol
ume of business of all the financial in
stitutions SO far as possible should be
included in the totals. In order to Sc
cure this correctness and make the
weekly report of the clearing house
reasonably full index of the volume of
business, has been one the aims of those
connected with it. In furtherance of
this object, the association made to new
institutions every concession consistent
with a proper regard for its privileges
and standing, in order to include their
business in the returns.
The clearing house was organized
September, 1887, and for more than
three years has faithfully performed its
functions. Through the period of infa-
ton, called "boom," the figures were
large, and decrease later to
those justified by legitimate business
was deemed by many an evil
dence of approaching bankruptcy.
The eight banks of the association stood
shoulder to shoulder during the time of
stringency and shrinkage, by mutual
counsel and effort averted possible catas-
trophe and quietly but surely have laid
the foundations for period of prosper
ity. Much of the present condition of
renewed confidence is due directly to
the collateral work of the Clearing
House association, and the enlarged
volume of the clearings is practical evil
dence of the prosperous condition OF the
individual members.
Laborious and thoughtful work has
been done for three years to place the
association in the position it now occu-
pies differences have been healed, per-
plexities unravelled, problems solved
and money has been freely contributed
to suitably equip and sustain it. The
financial standing of each bank belong
ing to the association is excellent.
The mere fact that bank is a mem
ber,o the association also carries to our
people simple yet clear recommends
ton: in unity there is strength.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-09
Bradbury-WinstOn.

Announcement is made of the engage
ment of James w. Winston and Miss
Bradbury, eldest daughter of L. L.
Bradbury, of Court street. Mr.. Win
ston is native Angelefio, and as hand
some as an Apollo. His arm is lame
shaking hands with the many friends
who congratulate him. Miss Bradbury
lis also native daughter of the golden
west, having been born in Oakland.
Her family removed here several years
aOO
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-09
Kemp-Humphreys

Last Tuesday evening the large par
lors of the house of Mr.. G.. A. Clark, on
the corner of Thirty-frst and Sumner
streets, was the scene OF a pretty we'd
ding. Rev. DR.. Russell was standing
amid an array of flowers when he was
approached by Mr.. Clark with Miss
George B. Kemp, his sister-in-law, in
wedding attire. Mr.. Charles II.
Humphreys, the popular young lumber
merchant of this city, stepped up beside
the young lady, when the impressive
wedding ceremony of the Presbyterian
church was performed, which made
them man and wife. After the cere-
mony the party repaired to the dining
room, where covers were laid for TWEEN
ty, and an elegant dinner enjoyed.
Presents were numerous and handsome,
many being from distance. The hap
py pair left at midnight for San Fran
cisco, and after spending their honey
moon in that part of the state, will re-
turn and take up their residence in Los
Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-09
THIRTY YEARS PRACTICE.

Mr.. EDITOR: At the risk OF indorsing pro-
prietary preparation, I have few words in
favor Of q new laxative principle. But first,
how came to discover it. A patient asked
about taking joys Vegetable Sarsaparilla. As
sarsaparillas usually contain mercury or iodides
I objected, and asked for the formula, which
finding purely vegetable, and so mild as to be to
my mind almost inert, consented. Imagine
my establishment when perfect laxative action
was reported 1t has two great points. First,
being purely vegetable it is (unlike mercury
not cumulative in the system, being easily car
ried of by the digestive processes; and second,
it is effective with less quantity of the cathar-
tic principle than has hitherto been attainable.
1t in this respect ranks as q discovery, and ap-
proaches the ideal, viz: the least medicine con.
sistent with the greatest good. AS people take
laxatives unfortunately, it i3 important for
them to know at least one that is safe for con-
tinuous use; hence this communication. The
natural laxative effects of this preparation must,
for the reasons above, interest both the public
and the profession.
CITY PHYSICIAN OF THIRTY YEARS PRACTICE.
San Francisco Eramfner, March 10, 1890.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-09
The OxymeI Club.

The Oxymel club will meet Monday
the 10th inst, at the home of Miss
Lockhart, 746 Ottawa street. The sub
ject for the evening will be prose and
poems of Chas F. Lummis. DR.. Lum-
mis- will read paper containing some
of the most interesting events of his life,
and number of very entertaining
sketches will be read by members of the
club, interspersed with good music.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-09
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

OFFICE OF THE
Los ANGELES CITY WATER CoMPANY,}
Los ANGELES, October 13, 1890. }
Notice is hereby given that the annual meet
ing of the stockholders of the above company
will be held on Mo- day, the 18th day of No
vember, A, D.. 1890, at $3.50 o'clock m, at
corner OF Marchessault and Alameda streets,
Los Angeles City, for the purpose of electing
Trustees for the year ensuing
s. H. MOTT, Secretary.
City papers please copy. IO-14-td
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-09
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

OFFICE OF THE CRYSTAL SPRINGS
LAND AND WATER CoMPANY.}
Los ANGELES, October 13, 1890 }
Notice is hereby gwen that the annual meet
ing of the stockholders of the above company
will be held on Monday, the 18th day of No
yember, A D. 1890, at $50 o'clock p. m., at
the office of the company on the northwest cor
ner of Marchessault and Alameda streets, Los
Angeles city, for the purpose of electing di-
rectors for the year ensuing.
s. H. MOTT, Secretary.
City papers please copy 10-14-td
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-09

Minnots. Stilton, Swiss, Edam, Cream and
Roqueford cheese, at Seymour & Johnson Co.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-09
How Severe Colds are Broken Up in
Montana.

From the Virginia City (Mont) Madisonian.
When we find medicine we know to
possess genuine merit, we consider it
duty, and we take pleasure in telling
the public what it is. Such medicine
we found Chamberlain's Cough Remedy,
last winter, when la grippe was prevail
ing. We are satisfied that we warded
off several attacks that were threaten
ing by the use of this syrup, and we
have since relieved, in few hours,
severe colds, and in the course of two or
three days, entirely broken them up by
its use, as we have several of our friends
to whom we have recommended it. 1t
isall that it is represented to be by the
manufacturers. If you have cough
and want to stop it, Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy will do the work. For
sale by G. F. Heinzeman, 222 N. Main
street; John A. OFF, Fourth and Spring,
and all leading druggists.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-09

Housekeepers know that if the coffee is not
right, the breakfast is well nigh spoiled. Try
the Seal Brand of Seymour & Johnson Co.