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Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-16
TELEGRAPHIC.
FEDERATION OF LABOR.
Proceedings OF the National Convention
at Birmingham.


at Birmingham.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Dec. 15.-ln the
convention of the American Federation
of Labor today a motion was made that
the convention grant $4,000 to enable the
Pittsburg Typographical Union to take
the recent conspiracy cases to the su :
preme court of Pennsylvania, and il
necessary to the United States supreme
court. President Gompers opposed
action at this time, and the whole mat
ter was referred to the committee on
resolutions.
The special committee on the San
Francisco case was not ready to report
when the convention adjourned for
lunch.
At the morning session the reports Of
the auditor and committee on rules were
adopted.
The committee on credentials seated
Henry K-alow, OF Portland, Ore., con-
tested delegate.
At the afternoon session, partial re-
port from the committee on the Pac fc
coast contested delegates was submitted
in the shape of an agreement declaring
that the Brewers union OF the coast
will reioin the national union
by paying dues and assessments
for the current month, and also
the assessment of $40 under dispute,
said $40 to be paid under protest to the
president of the federation, the above
mentioned rejoining and payment to be
ma 'e by January lst mex further, that
the national union of united brewery
workmen OF the United States agree to
accept the Pacific brewery workmen on
the above terms, and will call conven-
ton within six months from January,
1892, popular vote to decide the month,
and said convention to settle all difficult
ties definitely.
1t is probable that the report will be
received as a settlement.
Mrs. Van Eaton OF New York made
an exhaustive argument in favor OF the
recognition OF the federation Of work
ing women of the metropolis.
Mrs. Mcdonald Valesh. state lecturer
of the Minnesota alliance, and repre-
sentative of the st. Paul working
women, delivered an address advocating
the cause of women.
A motion was made by Delegate
Harding that @ special committee be
appointed to consider the organization
OF working women, the two ladies who
had just spoken to be members. This
was adopted.
Many resolutions were introduced and
referred to committees.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-16
Willard Obliged to Retire.

NEw York, Dec. ia story was
going the rounds of Wall street, today,
that Henry Willard would be obliged to
retire from the presidency Of the Edison
General Electric company, and also re-
tire from the Northern Pacific railway.
As the reason it was. asserted that
Drexel, Morgan & Co., who heretofore
have been numbered among Willard s
strong adherents, had become dissatis.
fed with certain methods of his, and
signiied desire for change, which is
tantamount to command. Both Nor
gan and Willard refused to pay any at
tention to the story.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-16
A BoOby Prize.

A very cute "booby" prize given at
party was a cabbage, tied with pink
ribbon. When it was united the top
was lifted up and the inside contained
fine candy. The center OF the cabbage
had been followed out, then lined with
tissue paper, filed with the sweets, the
top put back and tied ON. 1t created
much merriment.-Ellye Fl. Glover in
Good Housekeeping.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-16
A Pool Match.

A new pool player claiming to be the
champion pool player OF the coast has
drifted into town. His name is Hayes,
and he won the recent championship
games in San Francisco. He dropped
into tie Royal Billiard hall yesterday
looking for Morley's scalp, and match
was quickly arranged for 500 side, to
be played at 7 O'Clock tonight. Consid-
cradle money is being bet by those who
have seen the northern player at work.
Morley has never been defeated, and
thinks he will win easily.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-16
HIGHEST of all in Leavening PowerLaest u Govt Report
R|Hh'.:!!! a.! Bski;2s Bs%5sz
ABSOLUTELY PURE
The Latest Alliance Enterprise.

ToPEKA, Kan, Dec. 15-The Kansas
Alliance Cooperative Mortgage associa
ton, capital stock 81 900, 900, with Frank
McGrath as the central figure, is the
latest Alliance enterprise. The charter
was filed this morning, and business
will be commenced January let. The
object is to negotiate directly with east
ern capitalists for necessary amounts for
defraying farm mortgaged Indebtedness
without the assistance of middlemen.
The company will obtain securities by
forming fund of the effects, personal
and real, of its members.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-16
BRAZILIAN OUTBREAKS.
Several New Revolutions Reported In
That Country.


NEW York, Dec. 15.-The Herald's
Buenos Ayres special says 1t is re-
ported today that Yuguaroi, in Brazil,
has started fresh rebellion. The cause
for general outbreak is alleged to be
his refusal to accept the orders of Presi-
dent Peixotto. The national guard has
been commanded to suppress the revolt.
RIO DE JANEIRo, Dec. 15.--There is a
revolutionary movement in the province
of San Paulo, the object of which is to
depose the governor of the province.
Up to the present time, the insurgents ts
have only succeeded in ousting num-
ber OF local officials. Later reports state
that the revolt has been suppressed by
the government troops, and quiet now
prevails throughout the state.
The governor OF San Paulo has yielded
to popular sentiment and resigned. In
a street encounter there last night few
casualties occurred.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-16
EASTERN ECHOES.

Cyrus w. Field is improving rapidly
Senator Quay Gays he is not candi-
date for reelection to the United States
senate.
The legislature OF Virginia reelected
United States Senator Daniel without
opposition.
| A dispatch from Canton, o., SAYS Major
Mckinley is no better, but his physician
apprehends no serious result.
The Oregon Railway and Navigation
company has declared quarterly divi-
dend of = per cent, payable January
End.
Conovers Bros, piano manufacturers,
New York, have become insolvent. and
George Cotterill has been appointed re-
ceiver.
Techner & Frank, manufacturers Of
Jersey goods, Philadelphia, have made
an assignment. Judgments aggregating
$4,000 have been entered against the
firm.
Samuel X. Murdock, formerly we'll
known actor but for number of years
past teacher of elocution, died at Phila-
delphia Tuesday morning, aged 70 years,
OF pneumonia.
Julius Voetter, an extensive cattle
dealer and pork packer of East Liberty,
Pa, is financially embarrassed. He
estimates his liabilities at 100000, and
assets at $l50,OO0.
A committee of the New York dry
goods trade adopted resolution favor
ing the passage by the coming session
legislature of bill appropriating $780,
600 to provide for NewYork exhibit at
the worlds fair in Chicago.
At Richand, Texas, DR.. Allen, a
young physician, was shot and killed
by Matthew Dunlevy, one of the
wealthiest stockraisers in the state.
Dunlevy was arrested. He asserts that
Allen made disparaging remarks about
his daughter.
Hadfeld & Co., owners of a stone
quarry and railway interests in Wau-
kesha county, Wis, have made an
assignment. Their assets are in the
neigh borhood OF half million dollars,
and while their liabilities are heavy, it
is believed the creditors will realize in
full.
The subcommittee Of the national
Republican executive committee arrived
in Minneapolis Tuesday morning from
Chicago, and at once went into joint
session with the citizens executive COM
mittee to map out the work of getting
ready for the national convention, next
June.
AT the council meeting of the Ameri-
can Shipping and Industrial league, at
Washington, Gen. Russell Alger OF
Michigan was chosen president for the
ensuing year. A memorial to congress
was adopted, praying for the passage OF
the tonnage bill presented to the last
congress.
A Helena, Mont, special says 1t is
admitted at the Office of the Montana
Sapphire and Ruby company that the
negotiations for the sale OF the property
to an English syndicate have been con-
cluded. Thelgeneral opinion seems to
be that $2,0OO,0OO, with certain bond
and share concessions to the present
owners of the property, is the price paid.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-16

limited says he saw the red lights but
thought they were on the New England
road. When he perceived his mistake
it was too late to stop. When the trains
met the tender of the limited engine
was forced into the combination car.
Two men in the baggage compartment
OF the combination car had miracu-
lous escape. In the buffet car the peo-
nile were niiched in all directions.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-16
Chiefof Forestry.

CHICAGO. Dec. 15.--At the meeting of
the worlds fair national commission,
Thos. b. Keogh, of North Carolina, was
today nominated by Director General
Davis as chief of the forestry division of
the fair. Keogh is president OF the
Greensboro and Norialk Midland rail-
way. He served as secretary of the
national republican committee when
Don Cameron was chairman.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-16
Telling Fortunes.

In England IL ring. a button and
coin are often placed in the wedding
cake. She who secures the ring is to be
the next bride; the button, the old maid;
the coin secure IL wealthy suitor. A
ring put in possot "infuses magic pow
er." and twill tell the fair if haply she
viii wed. -Cassell's Faclily Magazine.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-16

out, until / was entirely bald
he AIDED; it then broke out ou
my arms and shoulders, until
my arms were just one sore,
1t covered my entire body,
my face, head and shoulders
being the worst The white
sea bs fe ! constantly from my
head. shoulders and arms.
the skin would tbicKen and
be red and very itchy, and
would crack and bleed If
scratched. After spending
many hundreds OF dollars, /
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-16

heard of the CUTICURA REMEDIES. and after
using two bottles CUTIcuRA REsoLvENT, could
see change; and after had taken four bot
ties, was almost cured; and when had used
six bottles of CUTIcURA REsoLyENT. one box
of CUrI CURA and one cake of CUTIcURA SOAP
/ was cured OF the dreadful disease from which
l had suffered for five years. cannot express
with pen what suffered before u ine the
REMEDIES. They saved my life, and / feel ii
my duty to recommend them My hair is re.
stored as good as evel. and so il my eyesight
MRS. ROSA KELLY, Rockwell City, Iowa.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-16
A Sensational Deathbed Confession,

OTTAWA, Ia, Dec. 15.-Dan Miller,
ex-sherif of Munroe county, few days
ago, in Texas, when dying, confessed
the murder of Chris McAlllster, rich
young farmer, killed ten years ago. A
Swede named Anderson was lynched at
the time of the crime for the murder,
although he had been acquitted in
court
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-16
Mother and child nruraered.

New YORK, Dec. 15.-On the third
floor OF a tenement on Slagg street, this
afternoon, Mrs. Max Black and four
year-old son were murdered Robbery
was evidently the cause OF the deed, as
$3.50 is missing.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-16
A Costly COufiaeration.

CINCINNATI, Dec. ia dispatch from
Florence, Ala, says: Fire started in a
restaurant this morning, and WAS not
checked until loss OF $3.50, 900 had been
entailed, with but partial insurance.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-16
AT the Rink.

Prof. S. I. Black is to give an exhibi-
ton of trick and fancy riding on the
bicycle at the skating rink this evening.
Tomorrow evening s. M. Morgan is to
be given benefit. Several races have
been arranged for that evening.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-16
CUTICURA REsoLvENr

The new Blood Purifier, internally TO cleanse
the blood'of all impurities and poisonous ele-
mentsi. aud CUTCURA, the great Skin Cure, and
CUTIcURA SOAP. an exquisite Skin Beautiser,
externally 10 clear the skin and scalp, and
restore the hair), have cured thousands of
cases where the shedding of scales measured u
quart daily. the skin cracked, bleeding, burn
ing and itching almost b yond enduranc, ), hair
lifeless or III gone, suffering terrible. What
have made such cures?
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-16

Choicest and cheapest Christmas E .es, nts to
send east Campbell's Curiosity s ore 3.5
South Spring.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-16
DREADFUL PSORIASIS
Covering Entire Body With White
Scales - Suffering Fearful.
Cured by Cuticura.

My disease (psoriasis) first broke out on my
left cheek, spreading across my nose, and
and The physician was afraid would lose my
eyesght altogether. IL spread all over my
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-16
Barley Crystals
At Jevne's.

Call on Mullen, Bluett & Co. for ticket 10
grand concert next Friday.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-16

Everybody is pleased with Wesner's photos.
1877 West First street.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-16

ASK LIVERY MEN about the durability of
Columbus bugges.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-16

Hare you a pacGa rooms yso, aduey-
tiseom our classified page.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-16

Read al out Mullen, Bluett & Co and the Pas
adena Choral society, in this issue.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-16

# you ,0ant anything read our classified
ads,
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-16

Call on Mullen. Bluett & Co. for a ticket to
grand concert next Friday
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-16

E Back-ache, kidney pains, weakness.
rerhenmatism and muscular pain,
AX relieved in one minute by the
- \DCuticura Anti-P Pain Plaster. 25c.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-16
IT STOPS THE PAIN.

blackhea red, rough, chapped,
lIvl and oily skin cured by CUTIcURA soar.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-16
Malaria


II believed to be cau-cd by poisonous miasms
arising from low, marshy land or from decaying
vegetable matter, and which, breathed into the
lungs, enter and poison the blood. If healthy
condition Of the blood is maintained by taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla, one Is much less liable to
malaria, and Hoods Sarsaparilla has cured many
severe cases of this distressing affection.
A Wonderful Medicine.
"For malaria think Hoods sarsaparilla has
no equal. 1t has kept my children well right
through the summer, and we live in one of the
worst places for malaria in Marysvillc. I take
Hoods Sarsaparilla for that all gone feeling,
with great benefit" MRS. B. F. DAVIS, Marys-
ville Cal
Break-Bone Fever.
any daughter Pearl was taken with dengus
Tor break -bone) fever years ago, and my friends
thought would lose her. had almost given
up hope until she began to take Hoods Sarsa-
parilla- She took four bottles in four months,
and gained Is pounds I thank Hoods Sarsa'
parilla for giving her back to me restored to
health and strength" JULIA A. KING, sher
man, Texas
Hoods Sarsaparilla
Sold by druggists. 81: six for IS. Prepared only
bye. l. HOOD 4 CO., Apothecaries. Lowell, Mass
100 Doses One Dollar
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-16

Call on Mullen, Bluett & Co. for ticket t.
grand cOnceit next Friday.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-16

Campbell's Curiosity Store,
325 South Spring, headquarters for Chi istmas
novelties.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-16

: Sold everywhere Price, CUrTcURA, soc; SOAR,
25c; REsoLvENT. 81. Prepared by the POTTER
DRUG AND CHEMICAL CORPORATION. Boston.
E@-Send for How to Cure shin Diseases, Ga
pages, SO illustrations, and 100 testimonials
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1891-05-23
EXPOSITION NOTES.

The Texas Mining and Improvement
Co , of Marble Y Falls, Texas, will send
a handsome exhibit of their work
The High Shoals, Georgia Man
ufacturing Co., will send an exhibit of
their goods-yarns, checks, shirtings,
ginghams, &c.
Mr.. Fred l. Bell, Of the Diamond
line of steamers between ST. Louis and
st. Paul, expresses his warmest interest
in the Exposition.
W. D. Wishart, Of the st Louis and
San Francisco Railway Company, says
it will be the pleasure of his company
to aid the Exposition in every possible
way.
Mr.. j. G. Grammer, of the Evansville
and Terre Haute Railroad, writes ex.
EXPIRE ssing the belief that all the rail-
roads north of the Ohio will cooperate
with the southern lines in forwarding
the interests of the Exposition.
Mr.. II. J. Page, traffic manager of the
Elgip, Joliet and Eastern Railway Co, OF
Illinois, says: 81 think your general
idea of instilling fresh life into the
people of your section is right, and there
is probably nothing that will have bet
ter tendency in that line than your kx,
position. So far as we can do SO, Will
give you all the assistance we can from
this remote distance"
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1891-05-23
NOB0DY'S BABY.
THE EVIDENCE INSUFFICIENT
TO CONVICT,

Judge Whitaker Tries the HabeaS Cor
pus Proceedings and Releases the
Parties Accused--Further Particu-
lars of the Matter.
Peacefully numbering on the lap of
its nurse, in the waiting room al the
depot yesterday morning, the CHRONICLE
reporter deserted the little waif that
SO mysteriously arrived in this city We'd
gathered about the little one, and in
t their anxiely 10 catch a glimpse of her
some were peerlDg over the shoulders of
others. Folded on the nurses lap was
the much talked of red shawl
and on an adjoining seat was
the basket in which the baby was found.
In the basket nicely folded and arrang-
ed was baby's wardrobe, and by the bas.
ket was a bottle filled with milk for
baoy's dinner evidently baby was about
to take a trip. The features of the child
are quite regular and it has an abun-
dance Of long brownish hair.
The sight of the helpless, motherlesS
little one so quietly sleeping aroused the
SytuPoohy VI OfCly ouC ouu mauy CA
pressions were heard in condemnation
of the heartiess woman who proba-
bly, to shield herself had left
her own child in vacant
lot, On stormy night in a strange and
distant city. People came in, looked
and passed out and baby slept on.
| Finally notice was given, and nurse
AMI baby boarded the train for Hender-
son, where the habeas corpus was to be
heard before Whitaker, Judge, at
o'cloch p n. Among the witnesses
summoned, and who went down on the
train, were Mr.. Jones, clerk of the Var
boro; Capt. Galdbraith, the conductor
of the freight; Off ;er Beasley anC
others
After the departure Of the parties tc
Henderson the HRoNICLE reporter was
asked many times during the day abou
he status Of the case aud every bod,
in the city seemed to be much interested
in the outcome Of the habeas corpu
proceeding. 1t was not until late in th
afternoon that any information was eli
cited as to how matters were going. A
about 6:3O o'clock the CHRONICLES spe
cial correspondent wired as follows:
HENDERSON, n c., May 22.-- Witnes
ses examined, judgment deferred Sh
will probably be acquitted.
1t was with some surprise that thi
was heard as from the information ell
cited from the city authorities it wa
thought that the evidence -thoug
purely circumstantial-was pretty col
. elusive as to the guilt Of til
parties accused.
Later advices confirmed the opiniC
!. expressed by our correspondent. I
! $40 the following was received:
HENDERSON, N. @, May % = Consi'
! erable Interest was manifested by ever
e body during the trial which lasted tN
r hours. About eight o'clock Judge Viii
aker decided that she should be acqui
D ted as the evidence was insufficient
4 convict. The child is still il the han,
s of the officers from R4ieigh.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1891-05-23
A PRETTY EIGHT.
North Carolina Company furnishes
as Good Stone Steps as Can be Had
in the Union.

as Good stone Steps as Can be Had
il the Union.
The CHRoNICLE man happened at the
freight depot yesterday when carload
Of the stone steps for the new Union pas
senger depot came in. It is worth a
miles walk to get good look at these
beautiful steps, all clear stock, free from
dries and beautifully polished.
Four Of these steps are 49, feet long,
18 inches wide aud ten inches thick
Oae, 10 2 feet long, three feet wide
and ten inches thick. Two, 6 1 2 feet
long, Is inches wide and 10 inches thick.
Two, 2 feet long, Is inches wide and
ten inches thick
These stones are furnished by the
Greystone Granite and Construction
Company of this city, whose q1arries are
at Greystone, n c. Il is in1ee1 a mag
nifcient piece Of work, and exemplifes
the fact that as ne stone can be had al
nome as there IS il any plrt Of the IN
| ion.
This enterprising company is abreas
| with the times aud any thing in The
rock material lne, from the best paw
| ing block to the handsom 9st monumen
can be had at their head quarters.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1891-05-23
Valuable Contribution to the state
Library.

Through the kindness OF MaJor ). ".
Wilson, of Burke, the State Library mas
been the recipient of valuable con1ri-
button of book of 'Instruction8 10 De
observed for the Formation and Move
ments Of the Cavalry" during the rev
olutionary War. This book was pup
llshed under resolution Of the LeglSla-
ture of North Carolina, by william
Richardson Davie, Governor, Captaln-
General and Commander ia Chlef Oh inc
militia of the State Of North Caroiina'
and printed at Halifax by Aoraha"
Hodge, MDCUXIX. The work ls accom-
panied with maps and diagrams showing
and explaining the different positions VI
the troops after an order has been glseh
and executed which facilitates the iearn-
ing ofthe different Instructions.
The Librarian has been on the looKou'
for copy of this book for ora. long Snga .I@s' hps,
and his efforts to Sc e copy nave ;nssi ussi
unavahing, and be haD .s.a
that it was entirely out of print, sussss
copy could not be had.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1891-05-23
NEWS FROM TARBopo
ihe %,as,ian nasee0moe n, Guards Celebration.
Eiec'ion OF Captain..Killed ho
Mule. Dy g

Election of Captain..Ki,,ssa
Mule. Dy a
Especial Cor STATE CHRONICLE,
TARBoRo, n. c., May 2l-Thor,
combe Guards celebrated their ann;
sary yesterday and the day was e n
pleasantly enjoyed. D'se
At so'clock in the morning tho O.
assembled in their armory for tho nn
pose of transacting their ron.;,a L.
ness, and electing officers for % ,bo @ ousi-
ing year. Su-
The names of Lieut.. Frank r 1,o-
and Sergeant James B. Lloyd su ~
placed in nomination for Captain onS nsie
ballot was taken, resulting in a tie vo.a
each receiving II votes. Three I've, ose,
ballots were taken with precisa,,, .se
same result and the utmost entbns,oe' .ue
prevailed. Notwithstanding the da,ou
mlnation of the adherents on bo,b -
to elect their man, the greatest harmon1 0
prevailed throughout the meeting. a.
there was no election on the fourth baI
lot and the hour for dinner had arr;vas
the meeting adjourned and the cornnanv
marched to the town commons wharo
under delightful shady oaks, thew an :.
joyed a well-preparsd barbecue.
After dinner they returned 20 THAR
armory and resumed voting for Captain
Four ballots were again taken bafora on
election was had. Three of the ballo,O
resulted in tie, bat on the fourth bal.
lot, Sergeant James B. Lloyd was elect.
ed Captain for the ensuing tweIva
months. The vote stood, Lieutenant
Lloyd 12, Sergeant Lloyd 1S.
Ga being called the newly elected
Captain made speech thanking the
Guards for bestowlng the honor upon
him and assured the members that be
would perform the duties deyolving upon
him faithfully, aud he expected ..eyery
man to do his duty"
Frank B. Lloyd was re elected Firs
Lieutenant and Sergt. John w. Charle
was elected Second Lieutenant.
at night the Guards had a competi
tive drill, which was witnessed by quit
a crowd of ladies and gentlemen. Privat
W. f. Hargrove won the first prize an,
Private E. ID. Foxhall, Jr., the second
The drilling was very credltabIe.
P. S.-News was received here thi
morning that young man living in thi
county was killed by mule yesterday
1t is said that he became entangled i
the plow traces in some way and th
mule ran away and killed him after drag
ging him some distance
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1891-05-23
A Fiendish Crime.
(By the Z nited Press. J

LOUISVILLE. Ky May 22.-One Of the
mos5 f9ndlah crimes ever known ia Ken
tucky is reported from Sandy Hook, the
county seat Of Elliott. a young school
teacher, Miss Maud FIeenor, was thrown
from horse, frightened by two Wilcox
brothers, each Of whom the girl h ad re-
rused 20 marry. With leg and arm
broken, she was chained in a deserted
cabin, where she was kept prisone,
since the middle of April and slowly
dying was made the victim Of her can.
tors lust. Last Tuesday a posse,
headed by her brother, found the girl
who died fifteen minutes later. The
Wilcox brothers were captured, con
fes>ed, an3 were promptly shot TO death