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Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-05
INFLUENZA IN GERMANY.
The Epidemic Causing Many Deaths
Throughout the Empire.

Throughout the Empire.
BERLIN, Dec. 4.-The epidemic OF in
fuenza which has been prevailing
in this city for some time past is daily
spreading, and the number of persons
affected with the disease is now very
large. 1t is estimated that over 10000
persons in Berlin have been attacked
with influenza since November 1st. The
disease is pronounced to be of much
more virulent type than that which pre-
vailed two years ago, and many
deaths are reported. So widespread
have been its ravages that judicial and
municipal affairs are interfered with,
owing to the illness of many of those
connected with the various departments.
A similar state Of affairs exists in the
different public offices, even the railroad
lines and other concerns having a large
number CT employees affected. The hos
pitfalls are crowded to their utmost capa-
city. From many parts of the country
come reports OF widespread suffering
from the disease.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-05
SAMOAN TROUBLES.
The Crisis in Measure Due to Il eligiOus
Matters.


CHICAGO, Dec. 4.-Rev. J. s. Viii t.
more. of the London non. Sectarian
Missionary society, who is in the city,
leaves in the morning for San Francisco,
en- route to Samoa. His return to the
island is caused by the political troubles
which have seriously affected mission
ary work. His information by mail
leads him to believe that much of the
alleged news regarding Samoan affairs,
has in fact little foundation. He does
not believe that the dissatisfaction with
Baron Lederkrantz, chiet justice, has
had anything to do with the present
crisis. While he does not feel that the
crisis is due entirely TO religion, he
thinks it has been greatly influenced by
the divergent religious beliefs OF the
claimants to the crown. He says Mataafa
is Catholic and is supported to some
extent by the French priests in his re-
bellion against King Malietoa, Prote ST.
ant. He gives the American government
great credit for its attitude toward
Samoa, saying but for it the Berlin con-
ference would never have been held.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-05
THE RAMSEY KILLING.
Evidence Given at the Inquest Yester-
day.

day.
There was great excitement in colored
circles yesterday over the shooting Of J.
B. Ramsey by George Baxter, and many
were heard to remark that Baxter would
be lynched in double quick time if the
friends of Ramsey could get hold of him.
Coroner Weldon held an inquest yes
terday afternoon. The verdict was that
j. B. Ramsey, aged SO years and a native
OF Alabama, came to his death from q
gun shot wound inflicted by the hand of
George Baxter.
Mrs. A. B. Ramsey, the wife of the de-
ceased, testified in regard to the age and
nativity of the deceased. She also stated
that her husband had resided here five
years and was hod-carrier by occu-
patton.
G. Cole OF Cahuenga saw the shooting.
He testified as follows: l was standing
in the hallway of the Phillips block.
These colored men came up. Angry
words passed between them. watched
them go up stairs. About half way up
Baxter shot Ramsey. He fred twice.
The first shot took effect in the back.
As far as l could see the deceased made
no attempt to excite quarrel, but, on
the other hand. he appeared to be
anxious to avoid trouble.
G. FL. Rowland corroborated the testi-
money of the previous witness and
added that he met Baxter in the early
part of the day and that Baxter re-
marked: II am having trouble with my
partners, but will do them up"
Ex-Police Officer Todd saw the shoot
ing. He testified that he heard Ramsey
say George, don't you shoot me-" The
reply was, &C. d. you; l will shoot
you; have been looking for you all
day to shoot you." The next part of
the testimony attracted more than or
dinary attention, as it conflicts in a great
measure with the other witness. 1t was
as follows: II grabbed for his pistol !;
Baxter said, stand back or will give
you the same
Ex-Police Officer Vignes was the next
witness: / met the colored men on the
stairway. Ramsey suddenly turned
around and said: "See here, don't you
follow me any further" Baxter said:
You black - ---- you robbed
me out of the saloon, and I'll settle with
you." Baxter then fired two shots. The
witness in response to questions denied
Todd's. story about Todd grabbing hold
OF the gun, and testified that Todd was
not even on the stairway.
DIR. Bryant next testified in regard to
the wounds.
j. Mack, colored man, was the next
witness. He testified that Ramsey and
Baxter had had a quarrel about the
ownership of a saloon on San Pedro
street. Ramsey stated that he did not
owe Baxter anything. Ramsey after
wards said: II will mash you in the
mouth" heard a shot soon after, and
fell. l then caught hold of
Baxter's waist until man in blue
clothes came up.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-05
Silk umbrellas at Mullen, Bluett & Co. )
NEW PASTOR.
The First Methodist Church Secure S
One From Ohio.

he First Methodist Church Secure S
One From Ohio.
Rev. J. w. Campbell assumes charge
of the First Methodist church about
December 14th. The following pleasant
resolutions were recently passed by his
Ohio brethren
CLEvELAND, O., Nov. %, 1891,
Whereas, Our beloved brother, Rev.
j. w. Campbell, d. D., is about to sever
his relationship with our Methodist
Ministerial association by virtue Of the
fact that he has been transferred to the
Southern California conference, and sta
toned at Los Angeles, CAL, we desire to
express our deep regret for the necessity
of the severence of the pleaaant rela-
tionship that has existed between DIR.
Campbell and his ministerial associates,
and we bear testimony to his genuine
worth as preacher and leader in the
church over which he has presided for
the past three years; for his command
ing influence over the public mind in all
moral and reformatory matters ior his
right royal and princely fellowship with
us, his brethren in the ministry.
We sincerely commend him and his
family to the loving care of our Heavenly
Father, and to the love of those with
whom his lot shall be cast and we as
sure them that it is perfectly safe to
admit Brother Campbell at once into
their hearts without serving the usual
probationary term.
Signed-B. F. Dimmick, John Wilson,
Earl d. Holtz, E. o. Buxtin.
Adopted at the preachers meeting
November %, 1891.
+. 0. BuxTIN, President.
j. Il. JACOB, Secretary pro tenn.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-05
NAVAL ORDERS.
Admiral Walker Transferred to the South
Atlantic SQuadron.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.-Secretary Tracy
has issued an order detaching the New
ark from the squadron of evolution, and
directing Admiral Walker to proceed at
once with the Chicago. Atlantic and
Bennington to the south Atlantic sta
ton and assume command. The
order assigning Admiral Benham to
the command of that station is
revoked, and he will probably re-
main in the United States on waiting
orders. The Newark, it is expected,
will be placed in Admiral Gherardi's
command, as part OF the North Atlantic
squadron, Admiral Walkers command
will comprise five vessels, his flagship
the Chicago, the Atlanta, the Benning-
ton, the Yantic and the Essex, and with
headquarters at Montevideo, he will
have an effective feet ready for imme-
diate service in either the South At
lantic or South Pacific.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-05
city of Mexico aoasin.

CRY OF MEXICO, Dec. 4.-The Brazil
ian government has decided to retain it's
legation here. President Peixotto has
ordered Senior Alvin to remain at his
post.
The minister of war says Colonel
Hernandez was arrested for insu bordin-
alton and not for an attempt to enter
into an alliance with Cara, as reported
from Brownsville, Texas.
Advices received here from Honduras
are to the effect that the rebels in that
republic will retreat, but they declare
they will organize their forces near the
frontier.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-05
NO FIELD OF USEFULNESS.
The State Immigration Association to
Be Disbanded.


SAN Francisco, Dec. 4.-In response
to a circular letter addressed to the
members of the executive committee of
state immigration association, to decide
whether the organization should give
way to the traffic association and state
board of trade or be maintained, num-
ber of answers have been received by
President Briggs. The concensus of
opinion of the writer's, who are located
in different parts of the state, seems to
be that in view of the work undertaken
by the traffic association, and the work
now being done by the state board of
trade, the association should give way
to those organizations. AS a result of
the replies received from the members
of the executive committee, it is stated
that the association will not be called
4ogether again.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-05
FRESH FUNDS NEEDED.
The Richmond Terminal System In Dan
ger OF Dfememberment

ger OF Dismemberment.
New York, Dec. 4.-The committee
appointed by the directors of the Rich
mond Terminal company, to examine it's
affairs and prepare a comprehensive
plan for readJustment, decided to do
no further work until after the meeting
of the stockholders next Monday. 1t is
said that the floating debt of the com
panies in the Richmond Terminal is
estimated between $4,000 900 and SILL :
600 900. There is little doubt that the
adjustment committee is convinced of
the need of raising fresh funds bv vol
untary contributions to avoid the dis
memberment of the Terminal system.
1t seems that an inevitable sacrifice
must be made bystock and bondholders.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-05
Rendered Homeless by FLAMES.

CHICO, CAL, Dec. AT midnight
last night house belonging to a man
named Truxell, five miles north of here,
with contents,s burned to the ground.
John Anderson, wife and family occu-
pied part of the house. Mrs. Anderson,
with baby eight days old, had to be
carried out on mattress. Anderson
had spent all of his last summers earn
ings in fitting up the house and laying
in winters supply of food, and all is
lost. An insurance OF $400 was on the
ho1sa
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-05
SILVER SENTIMENT.
A Friendlier Feeling in Europe for til
White Metal.

Friendlier Feeling in Europe for tn e
White Metal.
New YORK, Dec. A Washington
special correspondent telegraphs thus
The expression of Goschen, chancellor
of the exchequer, in favor of an enlarged
use of silver by the Bank of England,
causes great satisfaction at the treasury
department. 1t is regarded as the di-
rect result of the efforts which Secretary
Foster has been making through Selig-
man and other American bankers to Sc
cure candid consideration of the situa-
tion of the silver question by European
governments. Communication received
at the treasury department indicates a
strong feeling in France in favor of the
enlargement of the use of silver, which
will probably receive fresh stimulus
from the declaration of Goschen.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-05
Old Pioneers Gone,

SoNoMA, CAL, Dec. 4.-Michael Dona-
hue, who crossed the plains in 1S49 for
California. and located in this valley,
died at his home at Embarcadere last
night after an illness of several months.
MARTINEZ, Cal, Dec. 4.-Morgan B.
Bailhache, postmaster at Martinez, died
this morning. The deceased was
member of the Grand Army of the Re-
public, and had been resident of this
county over twenty years.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-05
THE COHN CASE.
THE CONTESTANT OF THE WILL
GIVES HER EVIDENCE.
Household Bills and Receipts Given in
Esidencs-A Letter From Cohn in
Which She Is Called my Dear"

Owing to heavy probate calendar
yesterday, Judge Clark did not reach
the Cohn case until after noon recess,
and when the case was called the con-
testant resumed her story from the
point at which she left it when court
adjourned Thursday afternoon.
Her evidence so far has been mainly
upon bills which were sent to the house
and paid for with funds supplied by
Cohn. All through her story she has
referred to the deceased as "my hus-
band" A huge bundle of bills for
goods furnished the house was taken up
and each paper offered separately, the
witness telling who purchased the
goods and by whom the accounts were
paid.
Most OF the accounts were made out to
Mrs. b. Cohn ,and five envelopes address,
ed to Mrs. B. Cohn were offered. The
witness testified that Cohn was away on
several occasions, and during his alb
sence wrote her. Four letters were
offered by her attorneys. None
of them were headed Mrs. Cohn
and the contestant said she did not have
the envelopes which contained the mis-
slves. Mr.. White objected to several of
the letters on the ground that he thought
they were not in Cohn's handwriting,
but they were finally admitted upon
stipulation that the writing will be
proved.
One of the letters written at the Palace
hotel on August 4, 1888, reads as fol-
lows:
My DEAR: could not return as quick
as l anticipated on account of sickness.
have sent you something twice and
trust you received it. Today 1 enclose
the third time and trust you and your
mother and your children are enjoying
good health. | am not we'll and have
the doctors do the best they can for me.
My case is not the heart disease that is
some satisfaction.
With the most affectionate farewell,
Yours truly, VIEJo.
The witness said she received manv
letters from her husband, but destroyed
them. Those introduced in evidence she
found in a drawer where she kept bills
and receipts.
She was still testifying as to bills and
letters when court adjourned. The case
will be resumed at IL o'clock Tuesday.
II see before me the gladiator lie his manly
BROW consents to DEATH" All! what a waste of |
,ood materials. Such brave fellow should |
Tot be left to die like dog Sad, sad to think, |
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-05
HIRsCH.s MUNIFICENCE.

Many Families of Russian jews Sent to
the Argentine Republic.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.-The bureau of
American republics is informed that the
work of installing the Jewish emigrants
sent to the Argentine republic by the
munificence of Baron Hirsch, is being
actively carried on. The Maurice
colony, in which Hebrews are being
established, has 200 families comfort
ably settled and engaged in the cultiva-
tion of the soil. One thousand addi-
tional families are reported to be on
their way from Europe, and it is pro-
posed to bring them hereafter at the
rate of 1000 families per month.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-05
Red Bluff Murder Cases.

RID BLUFF, CAL, Dec. 4.-The trial of
Charles Boyden, charged with the mur.
der of Oscar Crandall, in April last, was
brought to sudden termination this
morning by Judge Ellison, instructing
the jury to acquit the defendant upon
the evidence, which they did. Rube
Mitchell was convicted of completely in
the same crime, and sentenced to eight
cen years in San Quentin. His case
has been appealed to the supreme court.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-05
Schooners in Collision.

SAN Francisco, Dec. 4.-The schooner
Alice Kimball was towed into port this
morning by the steam schooner Noyo,
which collided with her near Navarro.
The schooner was nearly sunk, but the
Noyo was only slightly damaged.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-05
The special reducti

The special reduction sale at Aber-
nethy's, III South Spring street closed
on Saturday evening, November 2Sth.
But no matter, you can buy until after
Christmas a nobby dress suit, business
suit, overcoat, all-wool underwear, a
rubber coat, hat and leggins, or any
thing else in the way Of clothing, for
less money at his place than anywhere
else in the CITY,.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-05
Lamarie's Troubles.

MERGED, CAL, Dec. 4.-Julian Lama
rie, recently examined on two charges
of grand larceny and committed for
trial, has been rearrested on three other
charges of grand larceny, aud is now in
the custody of the sheriff.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-05
BAIRD ARRESTED AGAIN.
A Fresh Charge of Felony Against the
MADEIRA Defaulter.

SAN Francisco, Dec. 4.-W. F. Baird.
who was arrested on five charges of
felony several weeks ago, growing out
of the failure of the MADEIRA bank. was
again arrested last evening by Detec-
tiyes Whitaker and Seymour, and
lodged in the city prison. The arrest
was made on a telegram from Sheriff
Hensley, of Fresno, to Chief Crowley,
announcing that Baird was wanted on
another charge Of felony.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-05
Fatal Boiler Explosion.

HoRNERsvILLE, Mo-, Dec. 4.-By a
boiler explosion at Pope & Pulley's mill
near this place, three men were instant
ly killed and the building was demol-
ished.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-05
Hanged for Murder.

MT. VERNON, Mo-. Dec. 4.-Charles NJ.
Seaton was hanged in the Jail yard here
this morning for the murder of Lewis
Channel, at Joplin, Mo-, July 5, 1889.
ALI,llaIa Rl,,ntt & 20
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-05
THE RAIN.
The Amount of Downfall and Its
Extent.

The Southern Pacific company 8
weather report of yesterday shows the
rainfall of yesterday morning to have
been as follows, in inches: Cotton, .O2 !;
Pomona, 80; Spadra, .65; Puente, 40 !;
San Gabriel, .35; Los Angeles, .75 !;
Santa Ana, 40; Anaheim, 81; Nor
walk, .7S; Whittier, IL; Downey, 90; /;
Florence, 80; Santa Manica, 10.
The rain extended as far east as
Cabazon, the station next beyond Ban
ming.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-05
UnprovoIxed stabbing.

CLIFTON, Ariz., Dec. 4.-Augustine
Cordova seriously stabbed Camilla Dias
without provocation. Cordova was
drunk. He has been arrested.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-05

been made part of postal facilities. with
a pneumatic tube post as an adjunct.
The greatest benefit of the tube system
is it's cheapness.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-05

Underwear in merino, natural wool, from soc.
up to silk $40 suits Globe Clothing com pany,
Spring st., near Third.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-05
THE AGE OF ELECrRHrry.
Editor Rosewater's Idea of Perfect
Postal system.

New YORK, Dec. 4.-The Electric club
gave reception last night in this city
Il. Rosewater, editor of the Omaha Bee,
and president OF the Old Time Tele-
graphers' association, spoke on "The
government telegraphs of Europe" In
the course of his address he said: "Our
postal system cannot attain its full
measure of success until the electric tele-
graph and long distance telephone have
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-05
ni,es,s Nerve andI I,tver ps,,.

Act on a new MISUNDERSTANDING the liver,
stomach and bowels through the nerves A
new discovery. Dr. Miles's Pills speedily cure
biliousness, bad TASTE torpid liver, piles, con-
stipatiOn. Unequaled for men. women, chill
dren. Smallest, mildest, surest! SO Doses 25
cents. Samples free, at C. H. Hance.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-05

Christmas gifts at Mullen, Blustt & Co.'s.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-05

Demerara Syrup.
You can buy it at q. Jevnes, 136 and 13S N
Spring.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-05

Everybody is pleased with Wesner's photos
127 West First street.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-05

''I see before me the gladiator lie his manly
brow consents to death" Ah what a waste Of
good materials. Such a brave fellow should
not be left to die like dog. Sad, sad to think,
the noble Rom ans had not Salvation Oil
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-05
REDONDO.

Christmas gifts at Mullen, Bluett L Co. $.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-05

Christmas gifts at Mullen, Bluett & Co.'s.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-06
MY MAY.

from the Ladies' Home Journal
Hark to the joyful sound! to the revel OF rills
The buds have leaped into leaf on thousand
hills;
The only snow is the snow Of the orchard
spray;
She cometh across the land, my May, my May!
There springeth fire at the root OF growing
things;
There stirreth desire at the heart that awakes
and Sings
The breast of the bluebird is shot with bright
er ray:
She cometh across the land, my May, May!
She cometh with kindling eyes and with
morning smiles.
Ger the hire-shining seas from the golden
isles;
Her breath is that OF the jasmine bloom and
the hayi
She cometh across the land, 10y May, my Mayi
She quickeneth browsing Hope by her calm
caress;
She bringeth us heart-content for balm to
bless
O. to lure her feet awhile from the Juneward
way!
She cometh across the land, my May, my Mayl
But enough! She cometh. Rejoice. my soul.
rejoice
Join, D my voice. with the universal voice,
To hail the dream delight OF her dream-brief
stay
She cometh across the land. my May. my May!
CLINTON SCoLLARD.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-06

The MCKINLEY BILL RUINS OCEAN
TRAFFIc.-BoRDEAUx. April 21.-It is an
nounced that the Steam Navigation Com
pauy, whose vessels have been plying be.
tween this port and New York, is going in
to liquidation. and that the steamships will
shortly be sold az public auction. The
reason given for this state of affairs is that
the shareholders of the company have re
solved to liquidats the company sooner
than submit any longer to the loss of money
occasioned by the continued reduction of
traffic, which, they say, has resulted from
the extra duties imposed upon French ar
ticles of export by the passage of the Nc.
Kinley tariff bill. and from the French
eoyernuaent's virtual prohibition Of Amer-
can products and the increased duties plac
ed upon American grain.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-06

The avowed objects of the Far,aers' AL.
lance don't materialige. L he members OF
the Alliance had large majority in the
Legislature of South Carolina, but that
body adjourned without adopting any OF
the measures recommended in the State
platform of the Alliance. The Alliance
people also had majority in the Mime
sofa legislature, snd now, that body. too,
tas adjourned, leaving all of the Alliance
bills unpassed. There is nothing like un-
derstanding, and when ordinary men have
the absurdify of such propositions as the
sub treasury, Eat money, government con-
troi Of railroads aud telegraphs, aud the
like, explained to them upderstandinely,
they naturally refose to impucn their own
understanding by enaesing such PROPOSE
ioEs into lews.-Alex. Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-06
SPRING FEVER

At this time of the year
the blood changes, its cir
culation is sluggish and the
system is not properly nour-
ished. The result is loss of
appetite. weakness. an op-
presslve feeling of fullness,
too hot, and Oh! so tired.
To cure ard prevent Spring
Fever take Simmons Liver
Regulator. All nature is
now waking and everybody
should invigorate the liver,
kidneys and bowels with
Simmons Liver Regulator
and they would not have so
much biliousness, headache,
dyspepsia and malaria all
the rest of the year. You
would not expect a plant to
work off a winters d cay
and bloom as good as yer
without attention in the
Spring. Don's expect it of
your system. Take Sim
mons Liver Regulator.
mr11-ap1
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-06

He COLLECTED THE DEBT.-A well
known dentist tried hard to collect bill,
after many Intellectual efforts, said to the
debtor: "I do not intend to send you any
more bills, and don't indend to sue you /;
but there is one thing want to tell you
Every time you Gu. off piece of beefsteak
and pass it to your wife 1 want you to re-
member that she is not chewing that beef
with her teeth, nor with your teeth, but
with my teeth" Iu two or three days he
received check. The motion of those
doubly-false teeth in his wife's mouth was
too much for the husband. d.-Christiau Ad-
vocate.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-06

The annual statistical report of the Amer
the record of production of leading articles
of iron and steel in the United States in 1S.
so was the best ever made by any country
The product includes 10, 30S, ,02S tons of pig
iron, 4, 131 ,535 tons of Bessemer steel in
gots. 2,O91 ,97S tons of Bessemer steel rails,
574, $50 tons of open hearth steel ingots, 2
04.S2e tons of rolled iron, except rails, /,
2a,247 tons of rolled steel, 1.S0s, 1870 kegs
of iron cut nails, 1884, ,816 kegs Of cut stee
nails and 8, 1851 kegs of cut wire nails.