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Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-25

yesterday. The Gila river is higher
than ever before known. The Indians
farms and bitches are all destroyed.
The agency -four mill was partly inun-
dated and the machinery nlined. The
house OF the agency miller, VIM. Cor
nell, was washed away, and he had to
wade neck-deep to shore, with his wife
and babies.
The food still prevails. A large gang
of men is working night and day to pre-
vent further washouts on the railroad.
The river-span of the United States mil
etary telegraph line washed away last
night. 1eek
PHGNx, Ariz., Feb. Palate advices
this afternoon said Yuma was threat
ened with an inundation by the Gila
river overhowing it's banks from where
it empties into the Colorado. All the
wires are down now, and it is supposed
part OF the town has been swept away.
YUMA, Ariz., Feb. 24.-Great excite
ment prevails here. The Gila and Colo
rado rivers are both reported rising
above here. Any additional flood water
will wash Yuma out OF sight unless a
levee now being built can be completed
before tomorrow morning. Railroad
communication east and west is entirely
suspended, owing to serious washouts.
YUMA, Ariz., Feb. 24.--Yuma is en-
tirely under water. The river broke
loose Sunday evening. If the river con-
tinues rising it will entirely destroy the
town
Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-25
THE STORM OVER.
1t is Time the Windows of Heave
Were Closed.

1t is Time the Windows of Heaven
Were Closed.
The storm is over at last, having
lasted in all more or less of eleven days.
There will be no more rain for February,
and the month will pass into history as
memorable one in the meteorological
records of Los Angeles. Here is the
way it will stand: Feb. 1, .36 inch !;
2, .2S; 5, .13; 6, trace; then follows the
last storm-15, .01; 16, 2.75; II, trace !;
IS, so: 10, .01; 81, .25; %, 1.94; %,
1.68; "a, so; total for month Sal,
and for season 11.23 inches. How phe-
nomenal is the record for February will
appear from the fact that the average of
the month for thirteen years previous is
only 1897 inches. Once in 1873, Febru-
ary came near the record of this year
with fall of 7.6S inches. Once in 1887,
the record ran little ahead of this, the
fall being 9.2S inches of rain. And once
in 1884, the record was beaten all to
pieces, the downpours aggregating 1887
inches. That was the greatest food
year ever known in the Los Angeles
river, although the highest water came
in March, when the rainfall was less
than in the previous month, being only
1896 inches. The next flood was in
February, 1887, the next in December,
1889, when nearly 16 inches of rain fell.
The flood of 1884 was the most destruc.
tive inside the city, all the bridges be-
ing washed out, all the lower part be-
ing flooded and several lives lost.
The river at that time was
not leveed at all. The rainfall in the
city is not an absolute test of where the
floods shall be. The high water comes
from the mountains, where at times
three times as much rain falls as on the
plains. This accounts for the fact that
although the flood in the Los Angeles
and Arroyo Seco during the past few
days was only half as high as in 1884 or
1889, yet in the San Gabriel and Santa
Ana and their continents, the floods are
the highest ever known. The rain in the
mountains, where these streams head,
was something terrific. The San
Gabriel heads upon the south
ern slope OF San Antonio, and
the Santa Ana on the western slope of
San Bernardino. Lytle creek, confu-
Slio VI VIZ onutd AHtt, LcduS Ou tnc uOTtu
slope of San Antonio, and only few
miles from the headwaters of the San
Gabriel.
The last storm extended in all it's fury
from Behring'S straits to Mexico. The
cyclonic movement of the wind
was of great violence for this
coast, and the barometer was
perhaps as low as ever on record.
Monday morning at 5 o'clock the ba-
rometer stood as follows Los Angeles,
1850; San Francisco, 29.32; Sacra-
mento, 1890; Red Bluff, 29.18, and
Roseburg, Oregon, 29.ls. The velocity
Of the wind at Los Angeles was IL
miles per hour. The other points are
not given. The area OF low pressure
was very wide. By5 o'clock yesterday
the barometer was up at all points on
the coast and still rising. Last night
it averaged half to three-quarters Of an
inch higher than on Monday morning.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-25

SACRAMENTO, eb.Z4.-(IOvernOr Mark
ham has approved the electric railroads
bill.
SENATE PROCEEDINGS.
In the senate, today, the bill provid-
ing for an increase in the force of the
attorney-general's off1ce was declared a
case OF urgency, and passed.
The names of Charles Sonntag and
Robert T. Deblin, as prison directors,
were sent in by Governor Markham ior
confirmation. Both were confirmed.
The San Jacinto division bill was
made the special order for Thursday
morning at 10 o'clock.
The governor sent message announc-
ing that he had signed the bills pro-
viding for the payment Of the claim of
George Featherstone, the deficiency in
the secretary OF states Office, and the
bill making women eligible to appoint
ment as ADMINISTRATORS of estates.
AT the afternoon session the Voorhies
legislative apportionment bill was read
for the first time.
The veterinary surgeon bill was taken
up on the special file order and dis.
cussed. The debate lasted till the hour
OF recess, and the matter went over.
An evening session of the senate was
held for the transaction Of routine bust
ness. The committee on federal rela-
tions reported favorably the bill for the
exclusion OF Chinese.
THE ASSEMBLY.
In the assembly, this morning, the
legislative apportionment bill was made
the special order for 8 80 this afternoon.
The general appropriation bill was
then discussed. The bill went over for
the present.
Shannahan moved to strike out the
appropriation for the salary of railroad
commissioners, and said in the past year
they had not done more than twenty
four hours work.
The assembly passed Shannahan's
amendment, but subsequently it was re-
considered and defeated.
The governor sent in a message an
nouncing that he had signed the bill re-
pealing the act declaring the Klamath
river navigable; also the bill increasing
the police force of various cities to one
officer to every 500 inhabitants.
An evening session of the house was
held for the transaction of routine busi-
ness.
Hail introduced concurrent resolu-
ton, asking Director General Davis OF
the worlds fair that he appoint Cali
fornian at the head of the department
OF agriculture.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-25
sAN FRANCISCO PRODUCE MARKET.
Los Angeles Tomatoes in Especial De-
4 mand-The Wheat Market Strong


ia mand-The Wheat Market Strong.
SAN Francisco, Feb. 24.--The arrivals
OF potatoes this morning were light, but
this fact had no effect on the general
market, which is dull. Trade in other
vegetables is fair, Los Angeles tomatoes
being in especial demand. The receipts
OF green peas are heavy. but the majority
Jof the stock is arriving in very poor con-
sdition. Arrivals of asparagus are light
sthe demand is very good.
4 In the dried fruit market there is a
Slight movement in peaches. The squirt
sin dried apples has subsidized.
There is little or no movement in green
fruits, the only inquiry being for apples.
The market for good apples is firm, and
arrivals very slow.
The wheat market was strong and
higher this morning. Shippers will pay
s$l .4h@$1.42h per GENITAL for good to
choice shipping grades. The demand is
good and prices are higher, owing to the
advance in the English market. Feed
barley is strong and higher, owing to the
light supplies and fair demand. Oats
are dull and weak. Corn is also weak
and dull.
d Ground barley was advanced 81 per
ston this morning. There is no change
gin other mill stuffs. Flour is strong.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-25
Commodore Allen Dead.

SAN FRANcIsCo, Feb. 24.-Commodore
Theodore II. Allen, pioneer shipmaster
and stevedore, died from paralysis at the
Lick house this morning. The deceased
was one of the best known shipping
men of the city. He came here from
Bridgeport, Conn.,, his native place, in
'49. He was about "A years old. His
nearest surviving relative is sister liv-
ing in New York. His son, engaged in
business in Portland, Ore, died about
four years ago. He leaves a consider
able fortune, consisting chiefly of inter-
ests in tire ships Willie Rosenfeld and
I. II. Allen.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-25
Fire Loasas.

EDNA, Mo-, Feb. 24.-Nearly the en-
tire business portion of town burned to-
day. The losses aggregate 100000, with
insurance about half.
KANSAS Cry, Kan, Feb. 24.-Kelly's
cooper shop and ]. P. Campbell's ele-
vator burned tonight, together with
several cars loaded with grain. The
losses aggregate $125, 900.
BURLINGTON, VT, Feb. 24.-The losses
by the fire here today aggregate $780,
600, with ample insurance.
Rocky FORD, COL, Feb. PA prairie
fire was started by locomotive today,
and tonight the country for several
miles along the Santa Fe road is in
flames.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-25
THE STORM WAVE.
Sweeping Eastward From California,
Followed by Severe Cold.

Sweeping Eastward From California,
Followed by Severe Cold.
WASHINGTON, Feb. PA special bull
letin to the weather bureau SAYS: The
severe storm that took an overland
course from California Monday, and was
central last night over Wyoming, is this
evening central over upper Michigan.
Heavy rains have fallen over most of
the area traversed by the storm. A cold
wave of much severity will follow it in
the western and central states, extend
ing south and to the Atlantic coast.
KANSAS CmY, Feb. PA severe cold
wave has caused a drop of tifty-fve de-
grees in temperature since noon today
CINCINNATI, Feb. 24.-The river is still
rising, reaching fifty-seven feet two
inches tonight. Should more rain fall
in the upper valley, serious trouble is
feared.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-25
THE DEATH ROLL.

Senator Wilson, of Maryland, and Other
Public Officials Dead.
WASHINGTON, Feb. Ex-senator Will
son, of Maryland, who had been indis-
posed several days, died suddenly this
evening.
New York, Feb. 24.-Colonel Richard
+. O'Beirne, colonel Of the Twenty first
infantry, U.S,A., lately in command at
Ft. Sheridan, died this morning. He
was east on leave of absence.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 24.-Chief En-
gineer II. G. White, U.S.N., is dead.
BALTIMORE, Feb. A.-Captain Charles
Thomas, U.S.N., retired, died tonight.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-25

SAN Francisco, Feb. .24.-Guatemala
advices of January Goth say United
States Minister Pacheco was cordially
received by the Guatemalans, special
train being sent seventy-five miles to
the coast for his conveyance. A ban
quet was rendered him, and he was
serenaded by a. band. The day after
his arrival Colonel Torrillas, the COM
mandant OF port San Jose, went aboard
OF the Pacific Mail company's steamship
and apologzed to Captain Johnson, as
representing the company, for the seiz-
ure by the Guatemalan government of
some arms which had been brought by
one OF the company's steamers for Sal
vador.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-25
The Spring Hill Disaster.

SPRING HILL, N. S., Feb. 24.-The
mayor OF Spring Hill has issued an ap-
peal to the public for aid IN behalf of
the widows and children of those killed
in the mine disaster at this place. The
total number of dead recovered is 12O.
Several more bodies were recovered
today. Contributions for relief are
coming in fast, and a telegram of SYM
pathy was received from Queen Victoria,
today.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-25
PRETTY CHEW All NGAN.
She Applies to the Police for Protection
from Her Husband.

S'A~ @@PPAaSS " ShC OASC IOI kIOtcCClOIl
from Her Husband.
A pretty Chinese woman, who bears
the name of Chew All Ngan, was
brought to the police station last even
ing by Officer Whaling for protection
from her husband, who had been beat
ing her. Chew All Ngan was married to
Wong All Chung in San Francisco in
December, 1886, and displays a certif-
icate in corroboration of that fact. The
couple have lived in Los Angeles for
some time, and lately Wong has been in
hard luck. He was out Of work, and
had no money to play the lottery with,
so he proposed to his wife that she 90
out and earn some.
Mrs. Wong objected to becoming a
prostitute, which was the proposition of
her husband, and her refusal was the
cause of severe beating at the hands
OF her lord and master. The woman
sought policeman, and laid the case
before him, and the officer brought her
to the police station to get her away
from the brutal Wong.
After Mrs. Wong had arrived at the
jail, a crowd of Chinese followed to in
duce her to go back to her husband, but
she refused to have anything to do with
them, and spent the night in the city
prison.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-25
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

People Who Yesterday Secured Per-
mission to Wed.
Marriage licenses were issued by Cupid
Alexander, Of the county clerks office,
to the following persons:
Henry E. Sherer, %, Michigan, to
Rosa N. Watson, IS, Nebraska; both
residents Of this city.
Perry Y. kuh, 19, Kentucky, to Ger
trude =. Wells, II, Indians, both resi-
Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-25

The most complex of all the animal
tissues is the brain. The fbers of one
single optic nerve have been counted
under microscope to the number of
about 100000 The number in the brain
must therefore be immense. SO with
regard to cells; they are countless. No
method Of science has been able to count
the cells in single square quarter Of an
inch Of the outside covering Of the brain.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-25
RESCUED FROM THE SEA,
A Dismantled Ship Saved-Captain Co
cords Body Recovered.

cords Body Recovered.
SAN Francisco, Feb. 24.-The ship
Jossomene, which was dismantled off
Point Reyes yesterday, to keep her from
going ashore, has been safely towed into
port.
Only two bodies of the eighteen who
perished have been recovered from the
wreck of the Elizabeth.
SAN RAFAEL, Cal, Feb. 24.--The body
OF Captain Colcord, of the wrecked ship
Elizabeth, was found at Tennessee cove
today. 1t was terribly mangled, and
hardly recognizable.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-25
CRUSHED BY A sNowsLIDE.

A Quartz Mill Ground to Fragments by
an Avalanche.
UNION, Ore, Feb. 24.-News has been
received from Cornicopia that a heavy
snowslide at the Red Jacket mine, de-
stroyed the Davis & Howard quartz mill.
The avalanche crashed down the cafion
with fearful roar, carrying with it
boulders and trees. The quartz mill
stood in its pathway and was ground
into fragments. The mill had shut
down for the winter, and fortunately no
one was there. The loss will be heavy.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-25
A BLOODY AFFRAY.
Two Siandermongers Engage In a Street
Duel at Columbus, Ohio.

Duel at Columbus, Ohio.
, COLUMBUS, o., Feb. 24.-Shooting oc-
cmrred on the street yesterday, between
W. J. Elliott, of the Sunday Capital and
A. G. Osborne, OF the Sunday World.
The trouble grew out of an exchange of
slanderous articles. A bystander,
named Hughes, was shot through the
head and died instantly. Osborne was
shot through the head and died soon af-
ter. A brother of Elliott was shot
Through the back, and number oi
s9thers were slightly wounded. Elliott
| is under arrest.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-25

providing for sounding the Pacific ocean
between California and the Hawaiian
Islands for ascertaining the practicable
ity of laying cable.
Boutelle and Morrow supported it,
and the report was agreed to.
Conferees on the direct tax bill were
appointed, and a further conference Or
,qered on the District of Columbia ap-
Preparation bill.
= Adjourned.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-25
MRS. GREENwOOD's STOMACH.
ChlorOform and Arsenic In 1.-THE MuI
derers Still at Large.

derers Still at Large.
NAPA, CAL, Feb. 24.-The contents of
Mrs. Greenw ood's stomach at the time
of her death, has been analysed ard
proved TO contain both chloroform and
arsenic in aquantity sufficient to have
killed her. 1t was noticed when she was
discovered, that no blood had come from
the bullet hole in her head, and it is
now evident that she was dead at the
time the men shot her. Captain Green
wood was also given some Of the poison,
but it nauseated him and he threw it
up, thus saving his life. News is daily
received of some new party who has
been arrested for the crime, but thus
far the right men have not been found.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-25
Sing Sing for Life

New YoRK, Feb. 24.-James Dough-
erty, the insane lover of Mary Ander-
son, who shot and killed DR.. Lloyd, of
the Flatbush insane asylum, has been
sentenced to Sing Sing for life.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-25

Lumber Company Assigned.
New YORK, Feb. 24.-The North River
Lumber company assigned today with
out preferences.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-25
IN ARIZONA.

Cloudburst 1t San Carlos-Yuma in
the Greatest Peril. ~ 1
HoLRRooK, Ariz., Feb.4 24.-A regular
-cioudburat occurred ct San Carlos, Ariz.,
Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-25
TwENrY-N1NE ROUNDS.

The Bantam Weight Championship Set
tied at San Jose.
SAN JOSE, Feb. PA fight for the
Pacific coast bantam-weight champion
ship, before the San Jose Athletic club,
tonight, between ID. Hawkins and D.
Maloney, resulted in victory for the
former, in the twenty-ninth round.
The fight was a hard contest, and the
best one ever seen in this city.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-25
Constitution Aaonted

Rio JANEIRo, Feb. 24.-The assembly
has finally adopted the proposed consti-
tuition.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-25
THE STATE CAPITAL.
SEVERAL BILLS SIGNED BY THE
GOVERNOR.
The Electric Roads Bill Among the
Number-The Chinese Exclusion Bill
Reported Favorably to the Senate.

SACRAMENTO, Feb. .24.-Governor Mark
ham has approved the electric railroads
Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-25
Distinctive HOnOrs Shown Minister
PachecO in Guatemala.

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-25

A DvERTIsE IN THE CLAs-
IA sifed columns Of TIE
HERALD, Third Page; advertise
ments there only cost Five Cents
a line.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-12
THE C0SM|C BEAN.
BY FRANK r. STOCKTON.

thought It but right that she should enter
this contest. Among the competitors were
ChaInian and Lista, many persons attached
70 the two courts of the two countries, and
c miscellaneous lot of Kobol-landers.
The words given out by the judges were
generally very odd and unusual ones, and a
good deal of the spelling OF the competitors
were even more odd and unusual All the
afrltes, gnomeS, dragons. genii, and other
Inhabitants Of Kobol-land spoke the langu-
ages Of the adjoining countries. For if
these strange and Scmi-natural creatures
could not use and comprehend the speech Of
man they would lose d greater part of the
interest which has always attached to them,
but as few Of them knew anything about
reading or writing their ideas of spelling
were mystical and vague.
When Goat-legged satyr spelled super
sapient" as "a word of two letters begin
ming and ending with Y, and when bottle
green imp, perched on the shoulders of
giant in order that he might see and be
seen, spelled ''gormandiEcr' with the fig
ures l, ;, +, 3, Il was plain that they knew
what they wanted 10 spell if they did not
know how 10 do it.
King Chamian did very well, although he
failed on some 6ve-syllabled word, but Lista
spelled "euphem!stic'' youphumistic, and
when the judges seeing she was not at
home in this class OF words gave her sad
die. - she spelled it with one 1, and the e
where the ought to be.
Queen Millice was BY all ODDS the best
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-12

-u. and when II WIS thoroughly wet
..--9 T. 80 tar ground.
...-. II sic spectators Oitied the prince,
- -c .-1Chgi II him. The koDol-
.-.s were delighted. here was 4 grand
'....-E o. one x themselves over human
. H.. ..-u degree.
.- .-e l.r.Ia was resolved that Alto
. -1t even be p!tled. Presently
.- G--.ou cgwe toward him, bearing
. aauue- with IN inscription upon it.
his --' monster tool. IN his fore paws, and
-s i- .-sa over his head, continued his
r.T COURSE. The inscription, IN great
-.-. .-. -e-s. real is follows:
t...uy. ola ny back has been punished
- r4.s, with . griffin and trying 10
-. O., .a-tluer"
e, le..-.y AL The people OF Tanobar and
~ ,.a were Interested in gardening and
4..----s and Is al The Inhabitants OF
p. laid syMpathilei with the griffin,
= ~ 1erlS.3n arose from the crowd. But
q 80 little attention 10 this, nor did he
COX upward 10 read the inscription.
g.. H. ...ea Tor wuS 10 EeJ down from the
-...-- a-,k, and lie continued 10 weep and
- s: IrAv .LaI some man. wOm3n. giant,
ven .-Jme OF fairy, would take pity on
Now prose Queen NIilIice. and as the
b. ... --,.ster passed near her, she cried
Griffin, he has had enough of
H-.., ue- no. you VIII take him
Y. -a-- and leave him there.
B.. %. words she |r:dlu turned, and Alto
- - rJur out Jhau.1s 20 the young
-.. n.-- --s ai2 not $" much IS look At
..l -E- griffin carried LiGl 10 his tent
--:l9"t i'm OFT - the door.
4.s .I.i.5u's Verr,rulauce vas much en-
.'.- b those people e Jdnobdr who had
.-.. ..pt Tor Nus yrI4ns. by those Nusty-
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-12

think some one who hates me has sent
"seDdiug" upon ne. 1t is not young kit
tens, like Dana Da's that Kipling tells
about, but young lovers that haunt and
affiict me.
was sitting at the dining-room window
the other day looking absently down into
the back yard when the following Pyramus
and Thisbe scene was enacted for my ben.
eft:
Out came the next door kitchen girl, the
prettiest thing on the block. with curly RED
hair, 4 saucy nose, and great, deep, Irish
eyes: hoped up on box and began talking
50 like mad TO the tall partition fence be
tween her place and the next beyond, that
the bit Of ribbon on her red braid skipped
about distractedly.
Just as l was ready to conclude that she
must be crazy, she bent forward and kissed
the fence-apparently- down, and
ran in the house. while from the other side
walked out tall fellow with ! basket on his
arm!
AS for Phyllis and Corvdon, have them,
like the poor. always with me.
= friend discovered for ne the nice little
private family in which | board. But O,
and alas, he didn't tell NE il included pair
Of blissful, engaged lovers
l am not sour, nor crusty, nor cynical,
nor envious. l bear the light OF their fond
looks, their sweet ob!iviousness 70 all tho
outer world, three times day and between
meals, without murmer or cheap with
cism. They are both pretty and agreeable,
and like them. l wish them all possible
Joy and rejoice for them that their engage
Inent is to be long one, and they may yet
for months-even years-wait in this sweet
vestibule, which is made fair and beautiful,
with all hope and trust, warmed and irradi-
ated by the great sun which shines IN the
sacred hall beyond; that they may still Sing
this tender and harmonious prelude and
walk about in this soft and lovely Beulah,
holding each others hands, looking IL each
others eyes, where al wine is nectar, ali
music harmony, al airs balmy, all thought.
rapture.
But do think it IS pretty hard, in blue
times, in bad weather and at of seasons,
when things go arniss with ne, that my
homesick and overweight heart should
be so persistently houted, as it were, and
afronted by the right of their clean-swept,
cut and dried, set in order felicity, and
made 20 feel with poor Orlando what 4
bitter thing it is 10 look into happiness
Through another mans eyes"
ALICE MACGowAN.