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Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-18
TO THE WATERS EDGE.
THE STEAMER FERNDALE BURNED
ON PUGET SOUND.
Three Vessels Have Met Fiery Fate in
the Same Spot-Wet Lime the Cause of
the Fire in Each Case.

SEATTLE, Wash. Dec. 1.-THE steamer
edge Monday night off the south shore
of Hope island. in Puget sound. The
Ferndale had taken aboard $40 barrels
of lime at Roche harbor, some hay end
grain and valuable horses at other
points in the islands, and left San
Juan Monday evening, for Port
Townsend. After passing Smiths island,
she met a heavy sea, and soon
found it too rough to proceed
The steamer was put about to return to
San Juan, and soon afterward was
struck with the increased fury of the
storm. She rolled furiously, and the
guys of her smokestack, parting the
great iron chimney was broken down,
and went overheard. Sparks from fire
passed up into the pilot house, and in
few moments tie boat was in flames.
The crew made every effort to extin-
guish the fire, and were successful after
time, but during the excitement, it
was discovered that steam pine of the
engine was broken, and no more power
could be expected.
The vessel was rapidly drifting to-
ward shore, and three anchors were got
out and dropped, but they were not suf-
ficient to hold her. The sea washed her
decks, and the cargo of lime was soon wet
and soon began generating great heat.
Steam and smoke poured out of every
crevice, and in few moments flames
were again furiously at the woodwork.
The crew were driven on deck, and all
realized there was no possibility of saw
ing the vessel. Captain Benjamin had
a boat lowered with difficulty, and his
wife was soon safe on shore. The horses
could not be driven overheard, although
every effort was made to give them
chance to swim 10 land. The crew
finally left the vessel, and saw her burn
to the waters edge. She had struck not
far from land when member of the
crew, who reported her loss, left the
scene.
The Ferndale was ten years old, and
owned by her captain, 0. A. Benjamin.
She had been on the Sound in service
for years. She was insured for $40 900.
Her cargo of lime was for Gillette q
Wiley, of this city, and the firms loss
will be about $4,000. About year ago
the steamer Libby was burned near the
the same place, and only few months
ago the schooner Granger suffered
similar fate, both fires being caused by
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-18
HEADING FOR CANADA.

DICKINSON, N. D., Dec. ia courier
from Captain Fountains command, on
the Cannon Ball river, says teamsters
from the south report number of In
dians camped near White buttes. 1t is
believed they are preparing for fight to
the British possessions. The cavalry
moved in that direction this morning,
and hoped to intercept them. A body
of infantry has been thrown out to guard
all the passes through which the Indians
might try to escape.
DEAD INDIANS BURIED.
Fort YATES, S. d., Dec. 1.-THE
funeral of the Indian policemen took
place this afternoon, with military cere-
monies. Sitting Bulbs body was laid
away in the post graveyard, with 6ve
others.
TWO STRIKES BAND COMES IN.
= OMAHA, Dec. ia Bee special from
Pine Ridge Agency, s. d., says Two
Strike and his. followers, $50 lodges,
reached the agency this morning.
Troops are. still waiting under arms for
orders to march.
REINFORCEMENrs FOR PINE RIDGE.
DENVER, Dec. 17.-Seven companies of
the seventeenth infantry at Fort Rus
sell, near Cheyenne. were today ordered
to leave for Pine Ridge.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-18
PUBLIC FUNDS.
A Few Favored Banks Given Deposits
without Interest.

Few Favored Banks Given Deposits
without Interest.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17.-In response to
a resolution OF the house, Acting Secre-
tary Nettleton has sent to that body
liat showing the several banks in which
public money is deposited, the purpose
for which deposited, etc. 1t shows that
there are 202 of these banks, 1877 of
which are marked general" and fif-
teen are marked surplus" The-banks
marked general have accounts for re-
ceivins or disbursing public moneys
daily, and were designated as deposit
tories for the convenience of
the public officers in their vi
cinity. Those marked surplus"
have inactive accounts. They simply
received on deposit to the credit OF the
treasurer of the United States, when
fist designated, the amount they were
allowed to hold, which was in proper
ton to the United States bonds held as
security therefor, and there has since
been no change in such accounts, except
for the purpose of reducing the holding
OF said depositors by transfer to the
.sub-treasury. No interest has been or
lis now paid into the treasury by any
such repositories in return for the use
oxpublic funds. The authority to des-
signate banks as repositories is con-
tanned in section 515 of the revised stat
I1f
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-18
5-CENT SAVINGS STAMP.
THE SYSTEM.

The Bank has issued to its agents, whose
names and addresses appear below, large
number of green gummed STAMPS about the
size OF postage stamp each one of which
when pasted in one of the banks "5 CENT
SAVINGS BOOKS has deposit value of
cents.
Any person desiring to open small savings
account, goes either to the bank or to the banks
most convenient agent, buys Scent Savings
Stamp and receives free '5-Cent Savings
Book" each page of whicn is divided into
twenty squares OF such size that one 5-cent
stamp may be readily pasted within each
square; square, ~ 81, .a,,.uo. ,o an,
the leaf represents one dollar.
The depOsitor then signs his name, age and
address on the gummed label in the Scent
Savings Book, and sends through an agent or
bank and receives BANK PASS BOOK show
ing credit to the depositor of one dollar. The
depositor then begins to fill another page with
stamps, which is again sent to the bank when
full, and SO on. One or more leaves may be
deposited at time
These stamps can be purchased
y NJ Q w K
AT the bank or of any one of the banks fol-
AUTHORIZED CITY AGENTS:
BEAR, BEN. L., Druggist, corner Union avenue
and Temple street
BEAN, CHARLES E., Druggist, corner Pearl and
Pico streets.
BoUTTIER, L., Market and Grocery 722 Belle
vue avenue.
Bnoss4HT, JOHN F., First Ward eroc Store,
CROSS. W: g., Druggist, 9O1 S. Main street. cor
ner Ninth.
CoLLETTE, L. P, Pharmacist, 621 Downey
avenue, Z. l.. A.
CROSS, DR. H. H., Druggist, 1908 South Grand
avenue.
DAVIS, d. H., Grocer 1917 W. Washington
DEPOT DRUG STORE, 1456 San Fernando street.
FAY, JOHN T., Grocer, East Seventh street and
Elmore avenue
FISHER, Z. c., Druggist, near corner Main and
Washington streets.
FRANCISCO, A. W., Grocer, corner Pico street
and Vernon avenue.
GUIRARDo, r. c.. Wall-street Pharmacy, 263
East Fifth street.
HINcKLEY, s. W., Confectioner and Book Store,
2l2O East First street, Boyle Heights
HELLMAN, WALDECK & Co., Stationers, 12O
North Spring street.
HUFF, NJ. A, Grocer, 1065 Temple ST.
MAsKELL. JOHN, Grocer, s, W. corner Thirtieth
and Main streets
OLMsTEAD, J. c., stationer, 429 South Spring st.
PLUMMER, E. J. Co., Druggists, Pearl and
Sixth streets.
TROUT. J. H.. Druggist, corner Sixth and Broad
way.
WRIGHT, W. M, University Pharmacy, I'll
Jefferson street.
WOLF, F. c., Druggist and Chemist corner Main
and Fifteenth streets.
WoRLAND, HARRY, Druggist, 1852 and 2131
East First street, Boyle Heights.
WREDE, THEo.. Pharmacist, 527 East First st.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-18
THE SQUIRRELS ARE SAFE.
Grangers Can Not Be Compelled to Ex-
terminate Them.

SAN Francisco, Dec. H.-An opinion
OF great interest to the farming element
of the state was filed today by the SUI
preme court, in the case of Ben Hodges,
on habeas corpus. The petitioner,
rancher of Contra Costa county, was
convicted of misdemeanor for violating
an ordinance of the board of supervis-
ors, which requires the owners and oc-
cupants of lands within the county to
exterminate and destroy the ground
squirrels on their respective lands, and
thereafter to keep their lands free and
clear therefrom. The opinion said :
"We know of no law which can be held
TO authorize board of supervisors to
enact al ordinance. We are quite clear
that IL cannot be enforced, for the rea-
son that it is unreasonable and burden
some in the extreme" The petitioner
was accordingly ordered discharged
from custody.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-18
A Financial Scheme Adopted.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE caucus of
Republican senators has adopted the
financial scheme reported by the
caucus committee, with the excep-
ton of the two per cent. bond
project, which was eliminated.
Twelve million ounces of silver bullion
is to be purchased during the calendar
year, not exceeding three million ounces
in any one month, and is in addition to
the amount now required to be pur-
chased monthly. The caucus also in
structed the committee on rules to pre-
pare and report cloture rule.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-18
Washington Notes.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE president
has nominated Rev. Cephas G. Bate
man of Oregon for post chaplain in the
army.
In the senate today Sherman, from
the committee on foreign relations, re-
ported bill providing that the McKin-
ley tariff act shall not be held to impede
or impair the force of any treaty be-
tween the United States and other gov
ernments. Placed on the calendar.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-18

In addition to this we would like to say that
we do not label our books, neither do we stamp
an ugly, indelible rubber stamp advertisement
on the edges of our books to spoil and disfigure
them and render them unfit for holiday gifts
LOOK out for this.
We have magnificent and well selected
stock OF Miscellaneous Books, Juveniles Toy
Books. Gift Books, Poems, Books of Travel
Bibles, Holiday Booklets, Plush Goods, Albums
Scrap Books, Autograph Books, Games, etc, etc
Our Toy Department. in the rear room of our
store, contains lots Of pretty things to please
new goods.
Sunday school committees in search of holi
day presents for the children should come now
bargains. .f
We have the largest, finest and cheapest stock
OF Christmas Cards in town. Just come and
look at the prices. Something astonishing.
These being season goods, We have cut the
prices down to nothing.
BIBLES.
A clergyman, just from San Francisco, said he
looked through all the stores in San Francisco,
and he nowhere found so large a stock of fine
bibles as we have; SO our claim of having the
LARGEST STOCK IN CALIFORNIA
In not an elastic truth, but are words of truth
and soberness."
OXFORD TEACHERS BIBLES
At prices ranging from below SO 90 to $3.50.
The elegant India paper editions are less than
half as thick, or heavy and cumbersome as
Bibles with type to fit all eyes, and prices to
fit all .purses with plain gilt edges OF with the
Dennisons Patent !ndex for ready reference.
We handle the Revised Bibles and Testaments
and also the Parallel Teachers Bibles, with the
old and new versions.
We have a. grand line OF Holman's Teachers
Bibles, at all prices
Bagsters Comprehensive Teachers Bibles in
great variety of styles and prices
Cambridge Bibles, in large type, with and
without references.
;. American Tract Society Teachers Bibles, a
large line.
We have magnificent stock of dainty Testa-
ments, Prayers and Hymnals.
We want you to come and see our Bibles and
learn our prices. They are all right, as we
are the agents OF the American Tract Society
and other Religious Book Publishing Houses.
We have the largest depository of Bibles and
religious literature in Southern California and
can give you perfect satisfaction
12-7-25t
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-18
General premont,s Will.

som today granted an order permitting
Drawn from the mes mere, ana sent 70
at Los Angeles, California, where she
desires to have it probated.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-18
A Dark Deed of Blood.

sHAKopEE, Mimi, Dec. ia dark
deed, involving three deaths. and
shrouded in deep mystery was dis
covered this afternoon. John Spear
man, 81 years DID, was found sitting by
his kitchen stove dead. The old mans
wife was dead in corner Of the sitting
room, with her skull crushed and scalp
torn from her head. Upstairs in bed
lay their grandson lad of II years,
with his head crushed. No clue to the
murderer.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-18
CUT IN TWAIN.
A Crowded Motor Train Cut in Two by
an Express

PORTLAND, Ore, Dec. 1.-THE south
bound Albany express on the Southern
Pacific, ran into the Portland and Van
couver motor train in East Portland,
tonight, and cut it in two
The Southern Pacific train struck
between two cars, breaking the coupling
and overturning two cars. Several pas
sengers were injured, but none seriously.
There were 200 passengers on the VAN
couver train, which was going out. The
Southern Pacific engineer is thought to
be responsible for the accident. 1t is
charged that he did not stop at the
crossing and whistle. Both engineers
say they stopped and whistled.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-18

The. church was vacated two years ago.
Recently Bentley's painting, The Ideal
Head of Christ, was put on exhibition
in the building. The picture, valued at
$50, 900, was destroyed. The damage to
the church is also estimated at $50. 1000.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-18
The Popular Book Store.
BARGAINS 4!
MERRILL & COOK,
14O North Spring Street.
A" We've Got There, Eli =

The daily crowds at our store testify to this
fact. "Weve met the enemy and they are ours"
When we put our prices way down to bed
rock. our competitors were dazed and they
haven't got through dazing yet.
ABSORB THESE PRICES.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-18
THREE TRUMP CARDS.

you playing cards. the next thing having plenty
Il of trumps is to know how to play them. A single
mistake may lose you the game is the with other
things in life There necessity for making mistakes
if you looking for welmade clothing. We make
purchases in such large quantities that in position
to retail our large supply of CLOTHING FURNISHING
GOODS and HATS at only shade above wholesale
prices you really want play winning card call and
make your selections from our Holiday Season Stock
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-18
n,,A1.rAa~e.

Publishers Our
Price. Price.
Arlington edition of 12mo cloth
bound books. comprising such
works as David Copperfield, Pick
LOO wick Papers and other works, by
to J Dickens. Ivanhoe, Guy Manner o.o
T5c ! ing and other books, by Scott. -oc
Vanity Fair and others, by Thack-
cry. East Lynne, Daniel De-
ronda, Adam Bede, and others too
numerous to mention. ........
l.50. Pansy Books, all titles. ............ 95c
1.5O. Mrs. Holmes Books. s............... 95c
22.50 Dickens complete works, Is vols. IS .85
1850. .Scott's complete works. II vols 5S5
1850. .Thackery's complete works - 5.s5
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-18

Church and Painting BuYned.
New YORK, Dec. 17.-Christ Episco-
pal church, at Thirty-flth street and
Fifth avenue, burned this evening.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-18
Scent Savings Stamps.
THE
Security Savings Bank
And Trust Co.
CAPITAL, = $500, 900
LOCATED AT
NO. 148 SOUTH MAIN STREET,
(Near Second street,

Has for the past six months been receiving
CHILDREN's DEPOSITS in sums as low as 25
cents and issuing to each depositor pass-book.
AS an aid to this department of our Savings
Bank and for the purpose OF encouraging Small
Savings by all persons both old and young, the
Bank has introduced what is known as the
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-08-24
TACOMA YACHT CLUB.
Opening Exercises on Maury's Island
Regatta Postponed Till Monday.

Opening Exercises on Maury's Island
Regatta Postponed Till Monday.
TACOMA, Aug. 23.--The formal opening
of the elegant new club house of the Ia
coma Yacht Clue, on Maury's island. at
the mouth of Qnartermaster harbor,
took place this afternoon and evening.
The club house is most picturesqueiy To-
Gated among the trees, on high ground fac
ing the water. and approached by grav-
eled walk from the beach. The building is
of simple but unique design, finished in
native woods, stained and vanished, the
walls ceiled and the rafters left exposed in
oId-sime fashion. and a big. cheerfui-look-
ing fre-p place confronts the visitor upon en-
| trance. The lower floor consists of the
dining-room, which also serves as the ball
room. The kitchen and pantry are sup
plied with every culinary convenience, and
a commodious toilet room. Upstairs are a
number of small chambers for the use of
members OF the club and their guests, fin
| ished the same SIS the lower rooms and
neatly furnished.
There is running water in the house,
supplied by fine cold spring on the hill
side, reached By well graded path wind
| ing in and out among the trees. The club
| owns ten acres of ground there, and con-
| siderable portion OF It has been cleared OF
underbrush and abounds in romantic hooks
| and pleasant retreats. Altogether it is a
most delightful spot, and the guests of the
| club today were profuse in their praise of
| II. The Improvements have cost about
| $1,000.
The Tacoma Yacht Cub was organized
last fail, and the gentlemen who are nov
| ;ts Officers were the moving spirits in ITS
| orssnzation. chief among them being
Commodore Linus Z. Post who is an en-
thusiastic yachtman and was formerly
member of clubs in New York and Brook
lvn. The other officers oil the club are:
/ Willard n. Piatt, vice commodore; James
Nj. Keen. treasurer, and Fred +. Lacy. sec
retary. The board OF managers consist OF
commodore Post, c. B. Hurley. Percy
Dickinson, Oscar MUM, J. G. Brocken-
borough. IT.. c. B. Zabriskie, A. Z. Bull and
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-08-24
r acific Northwest League Standing.
The standing to date OF the clubs in the
Pacific Northwest League is as follows:
sUNoL TRoTs IN a;1o.
Breaks Four-Year-Old Record, But NJ
Her Own or Maud SIS.

Breaks Four-Year-Old Record, But Not
Her Own or Maud SIS.
WAsHINeroN PARK, Aug. 23.-This was
the closing day OF the races. The event of
the day was the attempt OF Sunol. the FAM
Gus California mare. to beat the four-year-
old record, 2:1lL. previously made by her.
and therecord OF Maud s., ii possible. Sunol
came 10 the post driven by the veteran,
Charles Marvin. Her pace to the first
quarter was terrific for a first quarter. going
in 80 seconds. or :08 gait. From there
to the half the mare seemed to lose her
speed. reaching the half in :05H but this
time seemed to indicate her speed. as she
went to the three-quarlers in 1:39, and
reached home in 2:10. Marvin urged her
greatly in the last quarter. This equals
her performance as q 3-year-oid.
In the 2:23 class, trottlng, unfinished
yesterday, when Chief Medium and Duke
took one heat each and Navidad two,
Kremlin today won two heats, and Navi-
dad took the third and the race. Kremiin
wins second money. Chief Medium third,
Prize fourth, Duke being distanced in the
sixth heat. Best time. 2:21H.
2:I5 psce, 81. 600, mile heats-Roy Wilkes won.
Pickaway second, Fred Arthur third, Ell Mon
srcp fourth. Best time, 2:lf4.
2.25 pace, heats, s2,o00-Cricket won. Grants
Abdallah second, Guy third, Title Herr fourth.
Best time, 2.l1S
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-08-24

George Browne. The house committee Ia
competed G. B. Hurley. Percy Dickinson
and ]. G. Brockenborough, IT., and the
members of the regatta club are Oscar
Nuhn. G. B. Zabriskie and j. G. Parmelee
Unfortunately, the last named committee
had nothing to do today. The Sound was
as smooth as q mirror. Not . breeze
came up to fill the white sails of the wait
ing yachts and the races had to be aban-
doned. The yachts Aimee. c. II. Kittin-
ger. owner, and the Syren, both Of Seattle,
left the Queen City yesterday afternoon,
their owners and passengers hoping to
reach here early enough to join In the
days festivities As the shadows Of even
ing softly fell the light breeze died away,
and this morning the boats were still q long
way from Tacoma, merely drifting with
the tide on the placid waters of the Sound.
About O'Clock his afternoon the steamer
Favorite was sent ont to search for them.
and found them about eight miles out and
towed them in to anchorage off the boat
house. On board the Aimee were @.
H. Kittinger, George Kittinger. G. B.
Woods, Herman Chaplin and Messrs
Morrison, Nichols, Albertson and Peters.
The names of those on the Syren were not
learned.
The steamer State of Washington was
chartered by the club for the afternoon,
and left the ocean dock at 1:45 with about
$50 guests on board, representing the elite
of the city, and including also q number OF
prominent ladies and gentlemen from
abroad. Besides the gentlemen already
mentioned as coming from Seattle. there
were Richard Nevins, w. B. Wood, George
Francis Fay, Messrs. Palmer. Stout. Cross
man, Pelly, Washburn and Hebron. and
Miss Lois Sheafe and Miss Thompson.
Fine music was furnished by an orches-
ira of eight pieces. In the afternoon
the steamer made an excursion to
Gig harbor and Tacoma, returning to
the island with all guests who wished 70
stay to enjoy the evening banquet and the
dancing, after which the entire party re-
turned to the city.
The postponement OF the regatta was
great disappointment, but could not be
avoided, the gods of the winds having evil
IDENTIFY resolved not to give us breeze. "
Too much praise cannot be given to the
members of the club for the lavish hospi-
tally and courteous treatment of their
guests. Notwithstanding the forced aban-
donment of the races, the formal opening
and dedication of the clubhouse must be
termed great success.
The regatta will come off Monday if the
wind is favorable and the owners of the
Seattle yachts can be persuaded to stay
The yachts were taken to Old Tacoma to-
night for anchorage.