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Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-12-21

A Large Portion of the Town Destroyed.
Heavy Losses.

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Heavy Losses.
TRUCKER, CAL, Dec. 20.-Fire broke
out at the Star skating rink at 80
this evening. The roof of the rink has
Just fallen in. A large frame range ex-
tended east from the skating rink to
Bridge street. Men on the roof of the
Sheriff house are hurting snow on the
flames and several lines of hose are play
ing on the fire, but it is feared the eaet-
ern part of the twn will be destroyed.
LATER-The losses already aggregate
$4,000, with only $4,000 insurance.
The fire is still burning. The entire
Front street is swept, from O'Neill's to
Bridge street. Twenty men narrowly
escaped death on the porch of the skat-
ing rink when the front wall fell. All
were enveloped in flames, but no one
was seriously injured.
The fire was gotten under control at
IL 80 a. M, at the corner of Bridge and
Front streets. 1t made a clean sweep
from the Star sskating rink to the Ste
vens block, inclusive. Harrison's brick
store, Wanzin's brick store and O'NeilPs
lodging house are thought to be unin-
jured. The snow-covered houses and
wet boards caused the fire to burn
slowly. The wind did not carry
the flames across Bridge street, and
the Whitney house is safe. A small
building north of the alley on the West
side OF Bridge street was torn down,
thus saving Lanes stables. Burck-
halter's insurance agency had no risks
in the burned district. The plaza is
covered with furniture and goods. A
dozen men were laid out in fights, but
no one was dangerously hurt. The rail-
road company is pumping water from
the river to supply the fire trains, but
Schaffer's water supply held out well.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-12-21
THE ARLINGTON JOCKEY CLUB.
Rich Gentlemen From the East Will
Make Sport.


At Santa Barbara, says the Breeder
and Sportsman, has been organized the
Arlington Jockey club, with the follow
ing list of officers: Board of stewards
Harmonus B. Duryea, Pierrepont H..
Duryea, Charles S. Fay, 1. G. Water
man, Bayard Thayer, L. McCook, all of
New York; w. w. Hollister, Sherman
P. Store of Santa Barbara; Charles Fay
of San Francisco. Honorary stewards
William S. Barnes, district attorney of
San Francisco Pierre Lorillard, Jr., Of
New York. Honorary members =
Charles f. Bigelow, William N. Camp
bell and Ronald Thomas. The
club has rented beautiful cot
tage, which will be furnished elegantly
by the members. They will give race
at the Agricultural park during the win
ter, and in the spring they will give one
weeks races, free to the state. The
stewards are all men we'll known in
Santa Barbara, great horsemen, and
their meetings were very popular two
years ago. The programme for their
first series of races will soon be COM
menced. The winter months in Santa
Barbara are propitious for racing, and
as the track is now under the manage
ment of Mr.. Stratheran, it is assured
that the course will be kept in good con-
dition all the year round.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-12-21

CHICAGO, Dec. 20.-The Times says it
has been learned that the American
Live Stock Commission company, which
has been fighting the live stock ex-
changes throughout the country for
three years past. on the question of ex-
orbitant commissions, ETC., has decided
to throw up it's hands and abandon the
fight. How expensive the fight has
been may be surmsed from the fact that
for the last year the combine has paid
no dividends and there is deficit on
the years operations OF $21 900, despite
its enormous profits from handling stock.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-12-21

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.-The United
States charge d'affaires at Rome has for
warded to the state department copy
of the modification of the customs tariff
OF Italy, which makes the following in
crease of duty on certain American
productions: Cotton seed oil, lire;
mixed oils, 5 lire; petroleum, l lire /:
heavy oils, l lire; coffee, s lire: pepper,
20 lire; total increase of duties. 63S, 764
francs, or $l.l23, 292. These duties are
almost identical with those introduced
by Crispi's ministry and which resulted
in it's defeat.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-12-21
RIOT IN A SYNAGOGUE.
Rival Hebrew Factions in Philadelph
Come to Blows.

Rival Hebrew Factions in Philadelphia
Come to Blows.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 20.-A disturbance
among church members, which for
time threatened a riot, occurred this
afternoon in the synagogue OF the con-
gregation of Israel. Shortly after
O'Clock, while Mr.. Lapen, a highly-edu-
Gated Polish Jew, who is active in pro-
noting the cause of education among
the Hebre WIS, was delivering a lecture,
rival faction Of the congregation en-
tered the synagogue and commenced
praying: They are said to be followers
of Rabbi Bloch, who is opposed to
Lapen's educational schemes because
they divert money from the regular
church Golfers. A row ensued aad
three or four people received blows.
The police came and quelled the dis
tI1rhanca
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-12-21
Another Highlander Shooting.

SAN Francisco, Dec. 20.-Suey Din
Ak. Chinese cigar maker, was shot
and badly wounded this afternoon by
Lin 10y and Lung Quay, highbinders
OF rival association, because he refused
to give them money. The would-be
assassins escaped. 1t is reported that
two of the largest highlander societies
have combined to declare war against
tho others
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-12-21
FRATRICIDAL STRIFE,
An All Night Battle Between Farmer
and His Brothers. Hirelings.


WASHINGTON, Pa, Dec. 2O.--There
was an all night battle Wednesday
night between Hugh Curry, a wealthy
farmer Of Ainwell township, and a num-
Der of men in ambush. Three hundred
shots were fired, but fortunately no one
was wounded. Curry's house was rid
'lled with bullets, and> the terror
stricken family spent the night in the
cellar. Toward morning friends came
to Curry's assistance. 1t has since
been learned that Curry's assailants
were watchmen guarding the property
OF Marion Curry, whose property adj
joins his brother Hugh. 1t seems that
Marion suffered greatly from incendiary
fires, and he placed guards about his
farm. The guards say Hugh fred the
first shot, and as he had been annoying
them, they returned the fire. The two
brothers have not been friends for
years, and the trouble is looked upon as
q family affair.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-12-21
THE WEATHER.
High SOutherly Winds on the Coast.
More Rain Predicted.

More Rain Predicted.
SAN Francisco, Dec. 20.-The signal
service says: A high pressure is off the
middle California coast and is expected
to move southwark, the effect of which
will be to give southerly winds and rains
to the entire state. The rains of the
past twelve hours cover the western por-
ton of Arizona and Washington, extend
ing southwark into extreme Northern
California. Rains and SHOWS are also
reported from Eastern Washington and
Oregon, Utah and the mountain regions
OF Northern Arizona. High winds oc
Cured in Southern California and Ari-
IONA during the day.
BAKERSFIELD, Cal. Dec. 20.-Eighty-
three hundredths of an inch of rain has
fallen since 3 O'Clock yesterday. The
mountains around the valley are covered
with snow. The overland train from the
south, due at a. M, did not arrive un-
til IL.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-12-21
Prayed Herself to Death.

AUGUSTA, Me-, Dec. 20.-Mrs. Nancy
Britt Kennedy, the oldest woman in this
city, died yesterday. at an early hour
she got up and commenced praying that
she might die, and continued her pray
ers for nearly an hour, when she fell to
the floor dead. Her age was estimated
at 118 wears.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-12-21
Hon. George Nj. Radcliffe Dead.

MERGED, Cal, Dec. 20.--Hon. George
M. Radcliffe. native OF Ohio, 63 years
old, one of the editors of local news
paper, died here this morning. He was
prominent in state politics and jour
nalist for thirty years in Illinois before
coming to California. He was internal
revenue assessor for Nothern Illinois
under President Grant and member of
the Illinois legislature during the war.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-12-21
sLAvIN ARRIVES.

He Says He VIII Be Ready to Fight
John L.
New YORK, Dec. 20-ougilists Slavin
and Mitchell came ashore from the
Brittanic today. Slavin said his OBJ
ject in coming here was to fight. "My
first purpose is to arrange a fight with
Sullivan. l will fight under any rules
in any place in any state where the
guarantee will be given that Mitchell
will not be molested. If can't arrange
with Sullivan I'll fight anybody else
who thinks he's a good one" and
Mitchell said: II am not here to fight,
but will meet Corbett in ten-round
glove contest at any place in New York
city for purse"
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-12-21
Mining Suit Ended.

BOISE Cry, Idaho. Dec. 2O.-The cele-
brated mining suit of Gilpin Vs. the
Sierra Nevada company ended in favor
of the defendants. Gilpin, by an in
junction, had kept the mine closed for
three years. The judge instructed ior
the defendant on the ground that the
complainant had not made out case.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-12-21
THE VERY LATEST.
Goodenough and Hassamer to Play in
Los Angeles.

1OouCAOuSp eiuu I1dSSdhiCi " ioJ Az
Los Angeles.
1t has been intimated in the HERALD
that the Los Angeles team would be re-
organized and greatly strengthened for
all coming matches. Manager Edwards
proposes that Los Angeles shall have a
team capable Of holding it's own against
all corners. Last night he succeeded in
signing Goodenough and Hassamer.
These men will undoubtedly strengthen
the team. Hassamer will hold down
short. He is an old st. Louis Brown
player. Goodenough ia one of the surest
outfielders in the business. His work
down here has been first-class. The
team next Friday will in all probability
be as follows: Pitcher, O'Neill, Darby
or Cobb; catcher, Pete Lehman Decker
first base, Hulen second base, Britain
third base, Hassamer. short-stop, Dun
gan, Goodenough and McAleer in the
outtield.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-12-21
A wealthy phi1adelphian,s Death.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 20.-Henry G.
Gibson, son Of the late John Gibson,
founder of the famous Monongahela dis
tillery at Gibsontown, died today after
three weeks illness with lagrippe. He
was reputed to be one of the wealthiest
men in Philadelphia, and his art collec-
ton is second to none in the country.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-12-21
Wonderful Gains.

DR.. Miles's Nervine not only cures all nervous
diseases, headache, blues, st. Viius dance, fits
and hysteria, but also builds up the BODY. Il
suffering with nervous diseases. headache and
prostr stion. tried Dr.. Miles's Restorative Nerv-
inc. and in two weeks gained eight pounds in
weight. l could not lie down to sleep. but now
sleep perfectly easy and am improving won
deTfully. Cannot say enough for the Nervine.
-Mrs. L. D. Millard, Dunkirk, N. Y" "One
customer used Nervine and gained fifteen
pounds in flesh Brown & Maybufy, Cortland.
n. "" Trial bottles and elegant book free at
O. IT Hanna
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-12-21
Railroad Employees Discharred.

ST.. JOSEPH, Mo-, Dec. 20.-All the
shop men, round house men and ter
minal employees of the Rock Island
road, about sixty in all, were discharged
last night. The men aver that they do
not know why, and the local officials
plead ignorance.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-12-21
A Jealous Lovers Crime,

ST.. LOUIS, Dec. 20.-John Dodd today
found his sweetheart, Sophy Anthony,
in the arms OF his rival, Andrew Chan
stabbed Sophy. All were colored.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-12-21

SAN Francisco, Dec. 20. George
Hampert, German employed in grad
ing road bed, was buried beneath a
mass of earth and rock today and had
both hips and his spine broken. He
died soon afterwards.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-12-21

the Sacramento captain, is anxious to
return to Los Angeles. He would be a
good man to captain and manage the
Los Angeles team in the California
league next season. McCloskey could
be relied upon to get together a gilt
edged team.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-12-21
A SENSIBLE CONCLUSION.
Newspapers Recognized as the Onl.
Medium for Theatrical Advertising.

Medium for Theatrical Advertising.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.-Richard Mans
field has issued instructions to his man
ager to discontinue the use of litho-
graphs and printing of all kinds
for use in windows and on walls, and
confne all his advertising exclusively
to the newspapers. He is firmly con-
WINGED that this is the only proper way
to reach all classes OF theater-goers. The
influence and tremendous power of the
press as an advertising medium is max
ing itself felt more and more every day,
both in business and theatrical circles.
GA man who does not read the news
papers never attends the theater," says
Mr.. Mansfield.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-12-21
Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint.

Is it not worth the small price of 75c to free
yourself OF every symptom OF these distressing
complaints? If you think SO call at our store
and get bottle of Shiloh's Vitalizer; every bot
tie has print guarantee on it; use accord
ingly, and If it does you no good it will cost
you nothing Sold wholesale by Haas, Baruch
& Co., and all ietail druggists.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-12-21
Found Dead in the Cabin.

PoRr HARTFORD, CAL, Dec. 2O.-Police
Judge Barrett of San Luis Obispo was
found dead in the cabin after the
steamer Corona left Santa Barbara. The
cause of his death is supposed to have
been apoplexy.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-12-21

We have speedy and positive cure for
catarrh, diphtheria, canker mouth and head
ache in SHlLOHS CATARRH REMEDY. A
YOU desire health and sweet breath. Price soc.
Sold wholesale by Haas, Baruch d Co.. and all
retail druggists
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-12-21
Even I'm.

SAN Francisco, Dec. 20.-Portland won
the game from San Jose today by score
OF 5 to 2, thus making the teams even in
the championship series, each club hav-
ing won five games.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-12-21

Bailey Waggener, Kansas lawyer,
who is one of Jay Gould's staff of rail-
way counsel, used to earn his living in
Atchison by saving wood.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-12-21

DURANGO, Colo, Dec. 20.-The last
spike in the main line OF the Rio
Grande Southern railway was driven
shortly after noon today.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-12-21
NEBRAsKA's OFFERING.
A Train Load of Corn for the Starving
Russians. d.

LINCOLN, Neb., Dec. 20.-Governor
Thayer has issued an appeal to the peo-
pie of Nebraska calling for contributions
of corn sufficient to make train load to
be sent to the needy peasants of Russia
1t is estimated by the governor that the
necessary contributions will be made
within ten days, when the train will be
placed at the disposal of Secretary of
Agriculture Rusk.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-12-21

1t is believed that the busy man and
the man with nothing to do are always
envious of each other, but the busy man
probably has the best end of the bar
gain.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-12-21
Marine Intelligence.

New York, Dec. 20.-Arrived: The
Etruria, Liverpool; the Pennsylvania,
ANTWERP.
QUEENSTOWN, Dec. 20.-Arrived: The
British Prince, Philadelphia.
HAvRE, Dec 20. Arrived: La Bre-
tango, New York.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-12-21

What can be more suitable for Christmas
gift than silk umbrella. See Mullen, Bluett
q Co IS elegant assortment.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-12-21

Buy muller or silk handkerchief for
Christmas. See Mullen, Bluett q Co.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-12-21
SILK umbrellas at Mullen, Bluett 4 Co.'S.
Rubber coats at Mullen, Blu cit & Co.'s.

Do yo,s ,cant helps If SO, insert an ad
on our classified page.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-12-21

Buy muller or silk handkerchief for
Christmas See Mullen, Bluett & Co.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-12-21

At H. Jevne's, 100 and 1873 n. Spring.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-12-21

Trumed Sardines

You can buy It at II. Jevne's, 136 and l3S n
Spring.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-12-21

You can't miss 1t If you look for choice
Christmas gifts at Mullen, Bluett & Co.'S.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-12-21
Mullen, Bluett & Co. IS Christmas gifts.

Haze you vncant rooms If so, aduer-
tiseon our classified page.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-12-21

Only 90 hours Los Angeles to Chicago
by the Santa Fe route. Corresponding
quick time to all eastern cities. Through
Pullman palace and tourist sleeping cars
daily. Personally conducted tourist car
excursion to Boston and intermediate
points weekly. Ticket Office 129 North
Spring st., Los Angeles, and Santa Fe
depot.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-12-21
Go to Mullen. Bluett e. Co. for clothine

THE NEW ERA, No. Court street. Fine
wines and LIQUORS Ed Wenger, proprietor.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-12-21
The Senators Return,

The Sacramento team returned b ome
at O'Clock this morning. McCloskey,
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-12-21

CampbelPs Curiosity Store,
325 South Spring, headquarters for Christmas
novelties.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-12-21

Go to Mullen, Bluett & Co. for clothing.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1891-08-27
The Whole Figure.

The Virginia Farmers Alliance at
Richmond went the whole figure
by adopting the Ocala platform in
its entirety with but few dissenting
votes. 1t even went step further
by adopting an addition, which de-
mands that the Congressmen-elect
should give the country the sub treas
ury plan "or something better" 1t
is certain that the average congress
sional brain cannot possibly evolve
anything worse, in national point
of view, or more destructive of the
prosperity of those whose especial
interests it purports to subserve. than
this same sub-treasury scheme. This
issue has not yet been placed before
the masses of the intelligent farmers
of Virginia. When this is done a
result similar to that in Mississippi,
where it has been overwhelmingly
repudiated, may be conf IDENTIFY pre-
dicted. Baltimore Sun.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1891-08-27
POLITICAL GEM ETERY
URGED for the MauSOlGull'S Of POlk'S
Would be Victims.
CLAIMS OF THE REPUBLICANPA PARTY
Senator John G. Carlisle in Washing
ington- His Views on the Political
SituatiOn-Polk Losing PrestaGe-
Other Matters.

WASHINGTON, Aug. - 1T would
be a good idea for some ofthe boom
ing towns in n. c., to offer Col. Polk
an acre or two of land for a political
cemetery. 1t would, according to
the list of Col. Polk alleged victims,
prove a good investment. The cen
atoph of "Our Zeb'' would attract
thousands of pilgrims and Ransom's
mausoleum would become modern
mecca. Governor Hollis monument
would be gazed at by thousands who
admire and respect him for his sterl-
ing honesty and fine executive abili-
ty. There would be, according to
Col. Polk's bombastic utterance,
room for many more, all being from
the bravest and the best who have
made the State what she is. | hereby
submit the proposition to some Of
the real estate boomers of Winston.
The rain producing experiments
recently tried by Col. Dryanforth
have been proved to be eminentlv
successful. Perhaps the Republican
party will now claim that triumph
of science as they are claiming the
credit for good crops eli over the coun
try. One would be as ridiculous as the
othef. The hard work of the scien-
tist did the one: the farmers who
attended to their business instead of
running around after political dead
beats are responsible for the Other.
Senator John c. Carlisle is in town
with his wife. He says the Democrat
ought to keep the tariff before the
people as the main issue of the cam
paign. He says revenue reform
ought to be the main subject discuss
ed. He thinks Harrison is still the
strongest presidential possibility in
spite of the big. Blaine boom that
SCENE to be uppermcst just now.
"Col." Polk has lost prestige here
forever. This is not much Of a con-
fcderate town but the people know
the difference between bravery and
cOwardness.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1891-08-27

Faith and friendship are seldom
truly tried but in extremes. TO find
friends when we ehave no need of them,
and TO want them when we have are
both alike easy and common. In
prosperity, who will not profess to
love a man? In adversity, how few
will show that they do indeed! When
We are happy in springtide of abun
dance and the rising flood of plenty,
the world will be our servant; then
all men flock about US with bare
heads and bended bodies and pro-
testing tongues. Bus when these
pleasing waters fall to ebbing, when
wealth but shifts to another hand,
men look upon us at Il distance, and
stifien themselves as if they were in
armor, lest if they come nigh us they
should be wounded. Our fortunes
and ourselves are things so closely
linked that we know not which is the
cause of the regard which is shown
to U.S. When these two shall part we
! may then discern which of them it
was that excited affection. confess
he is happy who finds IA true friend in
extremity, but he is happier who
finds not extremity wherein TO try
his friend. Thus the trial of friend
ship is by finding what others will do
| for us Owen Felltham.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1891-08-27
END OF A LIFE DRAMA.
A Once Wealthy Woman Dying Un-
cared For in the Slums.

"Oh, dear God in Heaven only
let me see my boy and I'll be ready
to die"
The speaker was woman about
40 years old, in squalid hovel in
the worst part of the slums. The
room was thronged with women, in
to whose hardened faces crept a pit
ying tenderness-in whose eyes were
tears. Outside the curses of men,
the discordant laughter of ragged
women and the prattle of little chill
dren could. be heard.
The woman within, with rags
thrown about her as she lay on a
filthy pallet, was Mrs. Mary Oil
phant, the widow of DIR. Charles
Oliphant, once prosperous druggist
and prominent politician of this
city. He was a moderate drinker
and his wife followed his example.
Soon both were confirmed drunkards,
and when he fell d victim to drink
his wife's downfall was rapid.
1t was the old, old story, that can
never lose it's pathos. From sin in
silk, with gilded surroundings, vo-
luptuous music and the blinking OF
the champagne glasses. the scene
quickly shifted to rags and squalid
novels, the whisky flask and the mud
of the gutters.-Philadelphia Times