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Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-25

The San Francisco Chronicle of the
22d inst. printed the following special
dispatch from Racine, Wis, giving an
account OF the suicide of Capt. Edward
l.. Baker at that place. The dispatch
states that Charles Baker of this city is
a son of the suicide:
All Racine is talking OF the suicide of
Capt. Edward L. Baker, one OF the best
known and most popular men in the
city. His body was found about 7 O'Clock
this morning in lonely spot between
his office and the lake, and almost in
the shadow of the morgue. He had
shot himself in the head after wander
ing around for several hours in the cold
and rain. The body was found on an
old ash heap at the edge OF q gully back
OF Baker block, where the captain had
an office.
The news of the suicide spread swiftly
over Racine, and the startling story was
followed by sensational rumors OF various
sorts. Captain Baker was one OF the
trustees OF a 81 900. 900 estate left by his
brother, the late r. II. Baker, and the
guardian of the latter's children. He
was OF a speculative turn Of mind, and
practically had absolute control of up
ward OF 100000 income annually pro-
duced by the estate.
One OF the rumors was that he had
sought death because his accounts had
not been honestly kept, and exposure
was imminent. Tie young men who
were his wards, however, assert most
positively that their uncle had man
aged their affairs honestly, if not to
their best interests. But it was adj
mitted by them that worry over fnan-
cial matters bad much to do with the
unfortunate affair.
His condition of mind was aggravated
by two strokes of apoplexy, and that he
was mentally unbalanced when he
fired the fatal shot is generally conced-
ed. He was widower and leaves two
Charles Baker, of Los Angeles,
CAL. and Mrs. Stephen Harris, OF Prov
idence, R. |.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-25
BOTH WERE GUILTY,
Wah Ling and John McFarlane Sem
fenced by Judge Smith.

fenced by Judge Smith.
Judge Smith yesterday disposed of
several criminal cases in department
one before proceeding with a case he is
trying in department four.
Wah Ling, the laundryman who took
fancy to fine diamond ring belong
ing to one OF his customers and appro-
priated the jewel to himself, was
brought before the court, and withdrew
his former plea of not guilty, substitut-
ing therefor plea of guilty. Ling was
sentenced to pay fine of 5000 or spend
term in the county Jail. The celestial
was provided with the coin, which he
promptly pungled up, and was released.
He was compelled to return the ring to
the owner.
John Mcfarland also pleaded guilty
to charge of grand larceny, and was
sentenced to imprisonment for one year
at San Quentin. Mcfarland happened
across a man not long ago who was un-
der the influence of liquor, and seized
the opportunity of obtaining what per.
sonal belongings the unfortunate had
with him. A watch and chain and
purse containing Is cents were the only
articles taken.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-25
Clement Scott Coming to America.

A private letter from London brings
the information that Clement Scott, the
dramatic critic of the London Telegraph,
is to visit America this winter. Mr..
Scott is one Of the best known first
nighters in the English capital. He is
stout, gray haired, has q gray mustache,
wears eyeglasses and is rated the best
authority ON the drama in England. He
has many friends, but an army of en-
emies. He has made and unmade many
playrights and actors. His dramatic
column is still regarded as the standard
authority, and his article is nervously
awaited after the performance of new
play. His Judgment is usually good. He
finds good deal of fault, but is lavish
in praise for good work.
A nice paragraph from him will some
times mean five pounds more week on
the salary of some deserving actor or
actress who is little known and not ap-
preciated, and his condemnation of a
new play is usually the end of the ven-
ture. Taken all in all, he is regarded as
eminently fair and just. He has never
uoOu LID poSioiou W iuJuIO any ohcs
What he has done has been from con.
scientious motives.
Mr. Scott is patient student of the
drama. He has the best theatrical
library in England. He will be warmly
welcomed in America, for he has been
particularly agreeable to American
actors and actresses, and many dinners
and receptions will be given in his
honor.-Foster Coates in New York Mail
and Express.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-25
REDONDO.

The different churches OF this place
united and gave Christmas entertain
ment last evening in the Weeks block.
The large, beautiful Christmas tree was
the center OF attraction. naturally, and
was loaded down with presents for the
young people. Santa Claus was pres
ent, to the delight of the little folks,
and lavishly bestowed his gifts. An en-
tertaining musical and literary pro-
gramme constituted part of the even
ing's exercises.
A large party of Raymond excursion
ists visited the Redondo hotel yesterday
and spent a very pleasant day at the
beach.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. Messer of San Luis
Obispo are registered at the Redondo
hotel.
Isaac Wright of Oakland arrived here
yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. Prescott of High
land, CAL, are guests at the Redondo
hotel.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Emery of Virginia
City, Nev., will spend couple OF weeks
here.
Among the late arrivals at the Re-
dondo hotel are: Mrs. M. Gardiner,
Mrs. Julia Mcfarland, Monroe, Wis. DR..
w. G. Buddington, New York city; Mr..
and Mrs. Bradley, Boston, Mass. Mr..
and Mrs. Chas. E. Harris, F. R. Helm,
Mr.. and Mrs. d. W. Binns, Miss M. E.
Binns, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-25
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
People Who Yesterday Secured Per-
mission to Wed.

The county clerk yesterday issued
marriage licenses to the following per-
sons:
Julius Dummel, age 35. and Justina
Hauck, age 81, both residents of Ger
many and residents OF this city.
Walter St. John, a native OF Ohio.
age 40, and Nora N. Arbuckle, native
of Indiana, age 20, both residents OF
Santa Ana.
G. M. Willis, native OF Indiana,
age 63. residing at Willis, Mendocino
county, and Catharine M. Harding. a
native OF Iowa, age 57 residing in this
city.
A. r. Aman, age %, and Margaret E.
Williams, age 20, both natives OF Cali
fornia, residing at San Pedro.
Walter S. Melick, native of Penn
sylvania, age %, resident of Neenach,
and Claire NJ, Sailor, a native of Illi-
nois, age %, and resident of Buena
Park.
James L. Cuttings, native OF Mis-
souri,, age 23, and Hattie B. Randall, a
native OF Illinois, age 81, both residents
OF this city.
Emil j. Roller. native of Illinois,
age %, and Ella I. Greve, a native OF
Germany, age 20, both residents of this
CITY.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-25
DR.. TaInage's Athletic Son.

Mr.. Edward 7. FL. Talmage, tho Sec
ond son of DR.. John f. Talmage, was
born twenty-four years ago in the house
in which he now lives, at the corner of
Joralemon and Clinton streets. He was
educated at the Polytechnic institute,
afterward completing his studies under
private tutorship with Professor Caskie
Harrison at the latter's school on Mon
tague street. At the age of nineteen
Mr.. Talmage entered the offices of the
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
railroad, where he remained for some
tiroa His health becoming somewhat
impaired, Mr. Talmage spent year in
California, which he devoted to the out
door life of a sportsman, gaining much
benefit thereby. Two years ago, short
ly after his return from the west, he was
made member Of the New York Stock
exchange, being at the time of his ad-
the floor.
Mr.. Talmage is q member of the
Crescent club, and is one of the financial
committee recently engaged in negotiat-
ing the funds to carry through the
building of the Bay Ridge house and
making other improvements contem-
plated in connection herewith. He is a
member of the Hamilton club, and his
name has recently been added to the
membership list of the Riding and
Driving club. Mr.. Talmage is an en-
thusiastio lover of equestrian pastime,
and is sportsman of considerable skill.
He is active in the social interests of the
Heights, and is member of the Brook
lyn Heights assembly.-Brooklyn Life.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-25
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
A Regular Meeting of the Board OF
Directors Yesterday.

Directors Yesterday.
The board of directors of the chamber
of commerce met yesterday afternoon at
2:30 o'clock.
There were present Directors Ger
main, Ponet, Forman, McGarvin, Wells,
Hughes, Toler and Book. Director Ger.
main occupied the chair; G. d. Willard
acted as secretary.
The secretary presented financial re-
port showing balance in the bank of
$745 6S. Bills to the amount of $39.13
were read and passed.
DIR. J. Z. Widney and committee
from San Pedro were heard on the SUBJ
ject of the recent attempt of the South
ern Pacific railway TO take possession of
water frontage to which, it is alleged,
they have no legal claim. The following
resolutions were finally offered by Di-
rector German and were passed by the
board:
Resolved, That the Los Angeles
chamber OF commerce, as representing
the interests OF the people of this and
adjoining counties, feels deep concern
in the matter of keeping open to all
competing lines OF transportation the
water front of San Pedro.
Resolved, That we are unalterably
opposed to any attempt by any company
or corporation to monopolize the said
water front.
Resolved, That we urge upon the off,
GERS of the law VINO are by the state ap-
pointed to guard the interests of the
people in these matters. that they use
every endeavor to defeat any attempt
by any company or corporation to mo-,
nopoize and hold any part of the said
water frontage to which they are not
justly entitled.
The resignation of DIR. David Burbank
was read and accepted with regret.
The resignation of j. +. Humphreys
was read aud laid over for one week.
On motion of Director Toler the en-
ployees of the chamber were given va
cation till Monday, and the chamber
was ordered closed till that time.
The board the-i adjourned.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-25

steam leviathans. The largest days re-
ceipts in the history of the road is re-
corded for July 4th OF the past year.
On that day $4,000 paying passengers
rode on the cars of the company. The
average daily passenger traffic for the
past year has been 10000. fares, while
the Sunday average has been 5000
The Sunday traffic has been largely it's
Westlake park since the Inauguration OF
the Sunday afternoon band concerts.
The following table shows the number
of passengers carried per month, and
the monthly mileage made by the cars
OF the company during the past twelve
nannt ha.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-25

Only 92 hours Los Angeles to Chicago
by the Santa Fe route. Corresponding
quick time to all eastern cities. Through
Pullman palace and tourist sleeping care
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., 1891-12-25
IMPORTANT NOTICE.
Advertising That Pays-How to Make
Money.

Money.
On the sixth page of the HERALD ap-
pears a list of classified advertisements
which should be read by every one.
Persons wanting situations, help, or
who wish to rent, buy or sell property,
will do we'll to advertise in these COL
umns. Desirable opportunities for the
investment or borrowing of money
appear daily. Other features are cheap
eastern excursions, business chances,
educational cards, professional cards,
personal notices, special notices, ex-
change advertisements, stock for sale
and full record of the amusements Of
the city.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-25
BY HIS OWN HAND.
SENSATIONAL SUICIDE OF CAPT.
EDWARD L. BAKER.

A Prominent Resident of Racine. Wiscon-
sin. Fires a Bullet Into His Brain.
Rumors That He Was in Financial
Difficulties.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-25

A Rio de Janeiro cablegram says !:
The city is quiet and the confidence of
financiers is returning. The latest re-
ports about the Campos affair say six
persons were killed and twenty wounded
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-25
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A PECULIAR CRAZY.

The total number of miles of track
controlled by the company is AZ miles.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-25

No Christmas and New Years table should
be without bottle of DR. siegert's Angostura
Bitteis. the world-renowned appetizer of ex-
Quisite flavor. Beware of couuterfeits.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-25

GorgOnzOla Sage aud English Dairy
Cheese
At Fl. Jevne's 136 and 1873 n Spring.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-08-22
Personal,

Miss Blanche Durand, of st. Martins
vile, spent several days with friend
here.
Mrs. Jos. A. Gil aud her little daugb
ter Vivian left on Sundays train for
visit to Lake Charles.
Mr.. Frank Labit, who has been en-
gagged here for some time in the dru
store of Messrs. H. g. L. B. Chacherf
left for his home in Abbeville on Sat
urday last.
Mrs. DR.. L. Hadden and Misses Cor,
and Stella Truman have returned from
an extended trip to Alabama.
Masters Louis Andrus and Garland
Dupre paid a visit to friends in Crow
ley on Friday last.
Misses Mabel and Noona Ogden are
Oh visit to friends in Evergreen.
Mr.. Howard Harman, who was em.
ployed by J. Meyers & Co.. as tynt
writer, returned to his home in Ravne
on Sunday last.
Mr.. n. c. Devillicrs, of Notleyville
was on our streets during the week.
Master Wilmer Swayze, of Lecompte,
was in town during the week.
DR.. Iheog. Chachere ant lady return
ed home on Monday from Crowley.
MI. and Mrs. Gus. Fontenot, of Crow
ley, are among the visitors to our town.
Mr. Claude Mayo, of Lake Charles,
was Oh q visit here this week.
Mrs. w. A. Robertson, of Washing
ton, is here on visit.
Miss Blanche PerrodD, of Rayne, is
visiting friends here.
Masters Theo Littel and Johnnie
Harmanson, made trip to Washington
on Tuesday.
Miss Eva Williams and Mr.. J. T,
Skipper were among the visitors from
here who attended the Owen Sisters
Concert in Washington on Tuesday.
Misses Camille and Bertha Soulier. of
New Iberia, are on a visit to friends
in town.
Mrs. j. V. Richard, of Lake Charles,
was In town during the week.
Miss Amy Moore left on Wednesday
tor Virginia, where she will enter school
for term of four years.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. G. Duson returned
home on Sunday last.
Misses DOucie and Annie Andrus.
and Messrs. j. T. Skipper, and Rodney
Duson attended a ball given in Crowley
on Friday last.
Miss A. Leer, Of Washington, spent
several days here during the week.
Misses Birdie Harmanson and Mary
Llttell and Mr.. Ferdinand Voorhies
spent several days in Big Cane during
the early part of this week.
Mr. Albert Estorge, of Broussardville,
spent several days here with relatives.
Mr.: aud Mrs. Gilbert Durand, of St.
who have been spending
some time here left on Wednesdays
train for short stay in Grand Coteau,
Mr.. 0. Elmer, OF Grand Coteau. and
family spent Sunday in town.
Among the many from town and Vi
clnIty who attended the sale of lands
md barbecue in Faguetaque on Tues
day last we may mention Messrs. A,
Levy, j. o. Chachc16, E. S. Andrus, d.
]; Clements, Henry Chacher6, c.. NJ. |
Thompson, H. E. Estorge, B. F. Megin-
ley, Eug. Bloch, c. C. Duson, Laurent |
and 6. L. Duple, 7. S. Fontenot, Marx
Firnberg, L. S. Isaacs, Charles +. Gar
and, Or. Theog. Chacher= e. Sidney
Hebrard and Eraste Durio.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-08-22
News Items,


Governor Nichols removed five mem.
bers of the Calcasieu Police Jury one
day last week.
Eastern capitalists have bought GAG
acres of land near Pomona. CAL, and
will set out $4,000 fig trees.
1t is estimated that the oxportable
products of the farms of Texas will this
year exceed in value $12O,OOO,O0O.
There will be Democratic gathering
at keachl, on the 4th proximo, when
there will be a joint discussion of the lot
tory and other questions.
If variety is the spice of life verify
South Dakota is blessed. In winter the
mercury runs down to 81 degrees be-
low zero, and in summer amounts to 10
in the shade.
1t is related as curious fact that
Paris, with a population of nearly g.
100000 souls, has less than 100 negroes
within its limits. Statisticians say that
the whole of France cannot muster
negro population exceeding $40.
Washington is the only city of its
size in the United States which has no
factory girls. Women who earn their
living, there are principally in politics,
though there are few employed in re-
tail stores, Photographic studios and
private offices.
Henry Labouchere, editor and men,
Der OF Parliament, was not greatly i'm
pressed by the young Kaiser's appear
ance in London. He accuses the young
man of assuming q solemn strut sup
posed to be imperial, but partaking
more of the barn-door chanticleer than
of an Emperor"
The Louisiana Review remarks that:
" The Know Nothing party had q big
boom at the start, much bigger than
has had the Farmers Alliance, but
when it becomes generally known that
it was conducting operations on the
dark lantern plan, Ostracising people
on account of their opinions, as the
Farmers Alliance are doing, and kill
ling them, as the Anti-leaders are ask
ing their followers to do, it died"
The rehabilitation of the Catholic
Church at Church Point, Acadia parish.
is now finished and it is being repaint-
ed. 1t will be ono of the largest and
church ediices in the coun-
try: 4 large number Of children made
their first communion on last Thursday.
Father Eby was assisted by Fathers
JOuan, of New Iberia, and Antonio, of
Rayne. At least 1900 people were pres
ent at the imposing religious exercises.
Crowley Signal.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-08-22

In its issue of the Sth inst, the Cla
rion correctly stated the law governing
the publication Of Sheriff. sales as fol-
lows: " The defendant has three days
from notice of seizure to select paper
to publish a sheriffs sale, then the
plaitif has the right, and after him the
sheriff. Yet, we are reliably informed
that last week the sheriff of this parish
peremptoriy refused to comply with
the defendants demand in a similar
case, stating that not withstanding a
written request from them to publish a
certain sale in the Opelousas Courier, he
intended to publish same in the Clarion
of which he is a stockhDlder and di-
rector, and claims to be one of its edi-
tors. And he was as good as his word
the sale acas published in the Clarion.
Now, we would like to know "upon
what meat doth this our Caesar feed,
that lie has grown SO fat7" And if he
can with impunity violate the plain let
ter of the law in this case, what is to
prevent him from going right along ac-
cording to the dictates Of his own sweet
will, trampling under foot any law
upon the statute books that may be OBJ
noxious to him? We warn Sheriff Fon-
tenot that his spite is carrying him too
For
St. Landry democrat., 1891-08-22

On Thursday at about 9:3O o'clock p.
III. our town was taken by surprise by
a jolly crowd OF young ladies and gen.
tlemen from our sister town Of Wash
ington. They came in large and COM
modious band wagon driven by four
fine horses, the little dun in the lead.
The party consisted of Messrs. Leon
Dupr6, L. j. Derbes, w. S. burke, Thos.
Todd, Prof. B. Gounard, of Washing
ton, D. c., and Mr.. Henry, a rising
young lawyer from New Orleans, now
residing in Washington, and Misses
Marie Louise, Louise ard Ida Dupre,
Lou, Lell and May Lastrayes, Mollie
Wartelle, Berthe Pilot and sister, Lou
Derbes, Alphonsine Desmare and Ne
nesse Torn6 of New Orleans.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-08-22

Several schemes have been inaugu-
rated for receiving small weekly cash
deposits in order that those who con-
template visiting the Worlds Colum-
|Jbian Exposition at Chicago, might save
from their earnings all amount sulfi-
cient to defray their railroad fare and
Nincidental expenses. However, it re-
manned for that popular and enterpris-
ing family and farm paper Ieras Farm
l7nd Ranch, Dallas, Texas, to make an
zoffer that eclipses anythings we have
sget heard of. A proposition is being
made by them to give any one the
means of earning AND saving an amount
pf money sufficient to pay all incidental
Expenses for week or more at the fair,
Eand to those who accept and succeed
in earning the money they give, free of
cost, a round trip railroad ticket from
their nearest station and weeks ad-
mission to the fair. Send your address
and ask to have circular sent to you,
which gives full information.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-08-22
JAMES 0. CHACHERE.
Proridonf

at p. NJ, Mrs. w. w. ONEAL, nee EIyina Fon,,
tenot, aged 81 years. va
The grim destroyer respects neither age or
loeahty and in this instance has taken from the
Oneal was deyout Catholic a christian
woman, an affectionate daughter and most
devoted mother. Gone over the river to rest
under the shade of the trees" with her soldier
husband. Gone where the heart-ache of part
ing and the deathrattle never come Lightly
may the sod Of the beautiful prairie where her
May the God of the orphans guide and direct
the bereaved children and comfort the aged
mother, brothers and sisters left behind.
Friend of other days. farewell. II, i. Il.
Bayou Chicot, la. August u, 1891. -
St. Landry democrat., 1891-08-22
We attended the excursion to Morgan

I We attended the excursion to Morgan
City on the 9th and spent very pleas
ant day at that place, thanks to the
kindness and many courtesies of out
,confrere Mr.. j. r. Jolley, of the Review,
and his amiable wife. A considerable
humber from Washington, Opelousas
and Grand Coteau took advantage of the
cheap rates-less than one cent per
'mile-to take little outing; while
aCarencro, Lafayette, Broussardville,
New Iberia and Franklin furnished
large quotas, swelling the number of
sexcursionists to nearly 500. The net
profit realized by the Lafayette Lodge
of Railroad Trainmen who gave and so
ably managed the excursion was about
$350.00, which will be devoted to chari-
table and benevolent purposes.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-08-22

ST. STANIsLAUs COMMERCIAL COL
LEGE, BAY ST. LOUIS, MIss.-This Col
lege is situated on the Gulf coast so
miles from New Orleans, on the Louis
vile and Nashville r. r. The course of
study is extensive and comprises three
departments: Preparatory, Commercial
scientific training is made special ob-
ject, while the literary culture given fits
young men for positions in business or
the professions.
The next session begins Sept. 4th,
1891. For terms and particulars write
to the President. A silver medal was
awarded this Institution at the Paris
Exposition of 1880.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-08-22

Don't fail to attend the Democratic
barbecue at Woodworth's Springs next
Thursday. 1t will not be an anti-lot-
terry meeting, such as the select few
have been treated to recently ad nau-
seam, nor yet will it be lottery meet
ing or Progressive League meeting,
but plain, old-fashioned Democratic
meeting, and all who are willing to
work for the Democratic party as such
and to stand by its time-honored prin-
ciples are cordially invited to attend.