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Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-03
ANOTHER HILL FIRE.
Five Alvarado-street Cottages Entirely
DESTROYED.

rive Aivaraoo-street Cottages Entirely
Destroyed.
A disastrous fire occurred out in the
hill section of the city, at the corner of
Alvarado and Temple streets, at
O'Clock this morning, which, before it
was subdued, destroyed five frame cot
tages and did about $500 worth of dam
age. The fire originated in one of a row
of five buildings owned by man named
Whiting, a nonresident, three of which
only were occupied. The flames spread
with astonishing rapidity and in less
than three-quarters of an hour all five of
the cottages were in ashes.
An alarm was turned in from box 254
as soon as the blaze was discovered,
which was responded to first by the
Twelfth street engine. The neareat fire
plug was at the corner of Union and
Temple streets, however, and the engine
did not have enough hose to reach it, so
the firemen had to wait until the arriv-
al of the Park hose before any water
could be got on to the fire.
When hose was finally obtained a
very good stream of water was turned
on to the fire from the hydrant, thanks
to the fresh supply of water which the
hill section acquired yesterday, but by
this time the cottages were nearly all
burned down, and the water was of very
little use.
The buildings each cost about $1,000,
and are believed to be fully in
sured. The one on Alvarado street
next to Temple, in which the
fire started, was occupied by Mrs.
Goodell. The lady lost everything in
house, as the flames spread 80 rapidly
that all efforts to enter the building were
futile. Her loss will be about 5000 on
the furniture.
The next house was occupied by q
family named Record, who succeeded in
saving some of their effects and sus.
tanned a loss of only $500.
|, The next cottage was occupied by 9
tailor named Railton, who had but re-
Gently moved into the building. He hac
more time than his neighbors and go
tout most of his furniture, losing only
about $3.50 worth. The remaining two
cottages we're unoccupied and were en-
tirely consumed, as were all the others
The fire was started by an oil stove il
Mrs. Goodell's house. The lady, who
was ill, lighted the stove to heat some
water, and it either exploded or in
some manner set fire to its surround.
ings. Had the Temple street, engine
been provided with sufficient hose it is
probable that the increased water sup
ply of the Citizens company would have
enabled the firemen to save the greater
part OF the property destroyed.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-03
California
A PiOpeer's Experience With
H0nfz3S GGrS01l01.iZLG.

n Pioneers Experience With
HOOd'S SGrsapG7'iLLG.
II am pioneer in this county, having been
here 80 years. Four years ago my little son
Enery became blood-poisoned by impure virus in
vaccination. His arm swelled terribly, causing
great agony; physicians said the arm must b
amputated, and even then his recovery would
be doubtful One day read about blood puri-
her, new to me, and was surprised to learn that Il
vas prepared by G. L Hood, with whom used to
80 to school in Chelsea, vt decided to have
my boy try Hoods sarsaparilla, and was mach
sratifled when 1t seemed to help him. he CON
tinued to grew better AZ we gave him the Sarsar
parilla, and having used bottles is now entirely
cured. Al Hoods sarsaparilla has accomplished
such wonderful results, I recommend 1t all pos
sibly can" JEROME M. SLEEPER, Upper Lake,
Lake Co., Cal
The City Treasurer
OF Lowell, Mass, says: "Yhe above is from my
brother, whose signature recognized. am also
glad to testify to the excellence Of Hoods Sarsa
parilla, and to say that G. I. Hood q Co. are con-
sidered one Of the most reliable firms in New
England" VAN B. sLEsPER, City Treasurer,
Lowell, Mass.
Hoods Sarsaparilla
Sold BY druggists. 81. SIX for IS. Prepared only
syc. L HOOD & CO., Apothecaries, Lowell. Mass
100 Doses One Dollar
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-03
FRANCE AND RUSSIA.

Conflicting Opinions as to the Nature of
Their Alliance.
LONDON, August 2.-The Times st
Petersburg correspondent records the
rumor that the czar has already APP
proved, and the ministers have signed
the draft OF the treaty brought to Rus
sia by Admiral Gervais, of the French
squadron.
The Standards Vienna correspondent
scouts the idea of regular alliance be-
tween France and Russia, but thinks
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-03
How to Succaed.

This is the great problem OF life which few
satisfactorily solve. Some fail because of poor
health, others want of luck, but the majority
from deficient grit-want of nerve. They are
nervous, irresolute, changeble, easily get the
blues and take the spirits down to keep the
spirits up thus wasting money, time, oppor-
tunlty and nerve force. There Is nothing like
tne Restorative Nervine, discovered by the
diseases, as headache, the blues, nervous pros
tration sleeplessness, neuralgia st. vitus dance,
nts, and hysteria. Trial bottles and fine book Of
testimonials free at all druggists
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-03
RAIN AT LAST.
The Nine Weeks Drouth in Southwest
Texas Broken.

80 y
Texas Broken.
SAN ANTONIO, Tex, August 2.-The
terrible drouth prevailing in southwest
Texas for nine weeks was broken last
night by a storm, followed by a drench-
ing rain. Only two showers had fallen
in nine weeks in the vast area south
of San Antonio for 200 miles, and west
ior 400 miles. The cotton bolls began to
drop from the stems, the corn crop was
ruined and the cattle ranges had been
parched. Appalling destitution pre-
vailed for two weeks past along the Rio
Grande from Presidio to- Cameron
county. In Hidalgo and Starr counties
many cattle died from want of grass.
The country is now destitute on ac-
count OF three annual drouths and the
lawlessness of semi-civilized condition
prevails. Last nights storm was very
severe throughout the country.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-03
THE CRACKERJACKs
To Meet at the Proposed Race at Gar
=. field Park.

To Meet at the Proposed Race at Gar
field Park.
CHICAGO, August 2.-The managers Of
the Garfield Park Racing club have de-
cided to make $4,000 purse, which
will be run on August 22d, an annual
event, and it has been given the name
of the Great Garfield Stake. The en-
tries close August 9Th. Following are
the probable starters: .Tenny, Long
street, Kingston, .Eon, Ban Chief, Proc
tor Knott, Marion c., Verge dor, Ra-
aanlns pGnfIsG e ba eub 1a Gsogs
went east today to further perfect ar
rangements. He expects to return with
entries of all the eastern cracks.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-03
FOURTEEN INNINGS.

Sacramento and San Francisco Have a
Hard Struggle for Supremacy.
SAN FRANCISCO, August 2.-The home
team won the morning game by score
OF z to /. In the afternoon at the end
of the eighth the score stood 9 to in
favor OF the Sacramentos, but in the
ninth the San Franciscos tied the score,
and for three more innings no runs were
made. In the thirteenth each side
made two runs and in the fourteenth
the Sacramentos made one, winning the
game by score of IL to IL.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-03
ST. CARLO COMING HERE.
One of the Greatest Sons of St. Blaise
Purchased by Mr.. Rose.

Purchased by Mr. Rose.
Hon. L. j. Rose has purchased for
stud purposes the four-year-old horse,
st. Carlo, by St. Blaise from Carina by
Haea ea from hsnsi p sO Camilla Gi'i By x king R fom m
from Agnes by Pantaloon, says the
Breeder ! reed and Sportsman; St. Carlo Par was
american stakes, worth $17 $50, and the
Island. He got off in the latter part Of
the season and was thrown out of train
ing. Such a horse will be great ac-
QUESTION to the Rosemeade paddocks.
We wanted Mr.. Rose to buy Jim Gray
by Ten Brock, but he has done better.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-03
Diseases of Men.

DR.. A. G. Stoddart, the wonderfully
successful and pioneer San Francisco
specialist, for all destroying and linger-
ing diseases, and president OF the DR..
Liebig Co. Of Kansas City, this city and
San Francisco, will give free consulta-
tion to all callers at 1873 South Main
street, until Wednesday noon, August
5th only.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-03
The American Games,

ST.. LOUIS, August 2.-st. Louis, g.;
Boston, 5.
COLUMBUS, August 2.-Columbus, q;
Baltimore, 8.
LOUISVILLE, August 2.-Louisville, s.;
Athletics, s.
CINCINNATI, August 2.-Cincinnati, Is !;
Washington, 5.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-03
Hit at the Right Time.

SAN JOSE, August 2.-The game today
between the Oakland and San Jose clubs
was well played. The home aggregation
won by punching their hits by score
of to 4. Baltz and Lookabaugh were
the opposing pitchers and both did
splendidly.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-03
western Games.

DULUTH, August 2.-Duluth, z;
Omaha, /.
MLwAuKEE, August Milwaukee,
L; Lincoln, g. Twelve innings.
Sioux Cry, August 2.-Sioux City, 3;
Kansas City, s.
MINNEAPOLIS, August 2.--Minneapolis,
3; Denver, Is.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-03

Total for the leading cities United
States and Canada, 1928. 1885, 900. De-
crease, 14.8 per cent, as compared with
the same week year ago.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-03
The Encke Comet Discovered.

8 LICK OBSERVATORY, Mount Hamilton,
Cal, August 2.-The periodic comet Of
Encke was discovered this morning, at
Lick Observatory, by E. f. Barnard. 1t
is very faint, and is following closely the
path predicted for it by DR.. Backlund.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-03
"A Brewerv Destroved

SPANIsHTowN, CAL, August 2.-Fire
broke out here last night in the brew
cry owned by E. Schubert, which was
totally destroyed. The loss is between
$4,000 and $4,000; insurance, $4,000.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-03

The true name of Carrie Careless, who
is we'll known to readers of the New
York World and Harper's Bazaar, is
Mrs. Augusta Prescott.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-03

Pretty hot weather, isn't it? Just
the time one appreciates cool summer
shoes, particularly when you can buy
them at almost half their former price.
Gibson & Tyler Co. are offering russet
shoes from $3.50 to S.; formerly sold at
81 to $3.50,
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-03
GORED TO DEATH.
A Woman, Two Children and q Cowboy
Killed by Texas Cattle.

report has reached here from the Chero-
kee country that near the Neosho river
four people were gored to death by
Texas cattle. A woman and two little.
girls were first attacked and literally
torn to pieces. A Acowboy, who attempted
TO rescue them, was thrown from his
horse and instantly killed.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-03
Bayless Hanna Daad

CRAwFoRDsvILLE, Ind. August q.
Hon. Bayless Hanna, minister to the
Argentine Republic under President
Cleveland, is dead.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-03

Immense Reductions in Summer Suitings
Perfect fit; 1000 patterns to select from
Gabel, The Tailor, 345 North Main st. M
Short, Manager.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-03
Russian Refugees.

BERLIN, August l.. Fifty-four hun
dred Russian Jews arrived at Hamburg
last week.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-03

Visitors are inyited to call and inspect the
stock of pure California wines ready for ship
ping to all parts of the east at H. j. Woollacott,
124 and 1875 N. Spring street.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-03
Our Home Brew,

Maier & Zoeblein's Lager. fresh from the
brewery, on draught In all the principal ga
looms, delivered promptly in bottles or kegs
once and Brewery. 44l Also st. Telephone 81
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-03

THE REV. GEO. H. THAYER, of Bourbon,
Ind, says: "Both myself and wife owe our lives
by Heinzeman, 222 N. Main, or Trout, sixth
and broadway. 9i a
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-03

THAT HACKING COUGH can be quickly
cured by Shiloh's Cure. We guarantee it For
sale by Heinzeman, 222 N. Main, or Trout,
Sixth and Broadway.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-03

CALIFORNIA; Vinegar and Pickle Works,
Telephone No. 3B9,
655 Banning street, opposite soap factory,
near Alameda and First streets one-half block
from electric light works, pays the highest
price for cucumbers
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-03

Tom Rodman will execute all orders
sent by district telegraph boys. Entries
for the races can be found in this paper
every day.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-03
Clearing house Statement.

BosToN, August 2.-Following is the
clearing house statement for the past
week:
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-03

For the best wines and liquors, send your
order to the California Wine Company, 222 8.
Spring street. Telephone 10. n
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-03

ARE YOU MADE miserable by Indigestion
Constipation, Dizziness, Loss of Appetite, Vel
low Skin? Shilohs Vitalizer Is positive cure
For sale by Heinzeman, 222 N. Main, or Trout
SIKH and Broadway
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-03

Chips
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-03

THE NEW ERA, No. Court street. Fine
wines and liquors. Ed Wenger, proprietor
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-03

Use German family soap.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-03

The HERALD VIII not vOuCh for the
distance of the quarter of mile race at
Redondo. The time made beats all
American records. The chances are that
mistake was made in measuring the
course. The management should have
taken more precaution in this respect.
1t is hardly fair to the contestants. The
best American record is 7:41, made by
A. Meffert in 1889 at Long Island.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-09-04
Louisa B. Nichols.

After a severe sickness of three weeks,
Miss Louisa B. Nichols, daughter of Is
aac and Louisa Nichols, died at o'clock,
Monday morning. She has been afflicted
with a nervous difficulty since childhood
each attack being more severe and pro-
tracted. With her, Religion was not a
mere sentiment, but deep, abiding faith,
which sustained and cheered her during
those long and tedious weeks and months
when she could hardly bear the presence
of her nearest relatives. Her patience
and resignation were remarkable; never
complaining, but accepting all as coming
from the Lord. She passed away very
quietly and peacefully, without pain, as
though it were but earthly sleep. So we
think "She is not dead, but sleepeth."
"He giveth his beloved sleep" The fun
eral took place in Trinity church on We'd
nesday at 2 p m, Rev Mr. Wright of San
dy Hook conducting the service. Inter
ment in the family lot in the cemetery
near her late home. Bearers, Daniel G.
Beers, Albert w. Peck, David c. Peck,
Hermon III. Peck, Charles B. johnson,
Edgar F. Hawley.-[E. N. H.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-09-04
STEVENSON.

X. S. Human had the misfortune to
lose good cow, last week.
A needed improvement, among several
recently made, is a new guide board at
the fork of the roads leading to Monroe
and Newtown, on the west side of the
suspension bridge. Let the improve
ments 60 on.
Miss Eva S. Noe is visiting her sister,
Mrs c. N. Curtis.
Miss Rose Dillon expects to begin
teaching in the Hull's Hill district, next
week.
The Monroe society of Christian En-
deavor and the Congregational Sunday
school held picnic in billions grove, di-
rectly back of the M. E. church and it
seems to us that more delightful place
for picnicing could hardly be found.
A new store has been opened in the
basement of the depot building.
Miss Edith R. Curtis is spending a few
days with her grandmother, Mrs Noe.
c. N. Curtis's little daughter Edith,
nine years of age, drove alone from her
fathers to her grandmother's home, a
distance of seven miles.
Miss Hattie Bradley began school in
Hamden, Monday.
Mrs Peck and daughters, Miss Monk of
New Haven have been at William Jor-
dams; Mrs Elisha Dickerman of New Ha-
ven at c. E. Bradley's.
on her 10th birthday and walked the big
60-foot trestle as nimble as any of the
young girls.
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James L. Lake Hangs Himself.

Returning from Danbury about the
middle of the afternoon, Sunday, Alonzo
Lake was startled to find his father,
James l.. Lake of Hawleyville, hanging
in the barn, dead. The barn in which
Mr. Lake hung himself is a small building
at the corner, opposite the house where
he lived where the road to the Rack
not far from the signal tower. The son
quickly cut down his fathers dead body,
which rested mainly on the floor, the
head and shoulders being suspended but
M. Smith, who was notified, found death
due to strangulation from hanging. Mr.
Lakes mind, it is said, had been in a NOR
bid state for some time and he had VOW
ed his intention to take his life several
times. The funeral, Tuesday, was from
the house, Rev S. w. Delzell officiating.
The burial was at Lands End cemetery;
Amos l.. Hawley, Charles Robertson, L.
F. Camp, S. A. Barnum were bearers.
Mr. Lake was son of Thomas Lake,
"hOSC "do hu OlC paw III" o"hSu
by Michael keenan, and elsewhere. In
young manhood, he removed to Pough-
keepsie, where he married Miss Esther
Ann Palmer and carried on the butcher
business. He returned to Newtown and
his wife died of consumption about 80
years ago. After short time, he welded
Il cousin, widow of Henry Fox of Nor
walk, once Miss Eliza, daughter of John
Lake, who is still living. Besides his son
Alonzo, there were born by his first mar
riage three daughters, Marion MRS Reu-
ben Fairchild of Danbury), Sarah, Alice
(Mrs A. c. HulD the last two have been
dead some years. A daughter, Agnes,
who shares the Hawleyville home, was
born after his second marriage. Mr. Lake
was 70 years old.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-09-04

Under the order of Postmaster General
Wanamaker instucting postmasters at
county seats to inspect the offices in the
county, Postmaster Knowiton of Bridge
port or one Of his assistants will person.
ally inspect all the offices in this county
before October Is. Offices are to be des-
ignated by the grades of perfect, excel
lent, good, fair and poor and, at the end
of each fiscal year, the postmaster gener-
al will report to the President those who
rate the highest, for such honorable men,
ton as ne may see fit personally to make.
Offices are considered with respect to con-
venience Of location, cleanliness, order
and improvements in the office in the
past IL months and suggestions for fu-
ture improvements. 1t is made the duty
of the Inspector in visiting each office to
thoroughly investigate the manner of
doing business and the methods in detail,
ascertain whether the postmaster is IA
miliar with his duties, note the needs of
the office and see what improvements can
be made, LIS 3 5s.s
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-09-04
HATTERTOWN.

Relatives of Mrs Eugene Northrop,
from Goshen, have visited her.
Mrs Charles Milton and two children,
Miss Linda Thorpe and Misses Frederick
of Bridgeport have been guests of Charles
Thorpe and family.
Mrs Alpheus Northrop and two child
rem of Brooklyn are guests of Mrs Sylvia
Northrop.
Mrs Payne was badly bruised by fall.
John Gilbert commenced making cider
Monday.
Misses Mary Trippe and Lena Patchen
of Waterbury have been guests of their
uncle, Charles Patchen.
George r. Parmelee is having the
foundation laid for the addition to his
barn. j. w. Penney bosses the work.
Quite number of ladies from this
place spent last Tuesday at Seaside park,
Bridgeport.
Peck & Hubbell, fish mongers, have
dissolved partnership, E. j. Peck contin-
uing the business.
The schools here and at Huntingtown
will open Tuesday. September s.
Hiram Barlow has bought new horse.
Mrs J. b. Gillette of New Haven is WIS.,
iting her niece, Mrs G. ID. Stillson.
Sherman Smith of Bethel, an expert at
blasting rocks, has been for couple of
weeks sinking barn well for John Still
son. About 16 feet, or three fourths of
the way, was dug through solid rock, re-
quiring over 60 pounds of dynamite.
Mrs Homer Blackman and two child
rem of New Haven, who have been at
William Fischer's during August, re-
turned, Tuesday.
Mrs Stephen Parks of Trumbull has
visited her sister, Mrs William Fischer.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-09-04

Posters announce the grand Labor day
picnic of st Rose drum corps at Jones's
woods, Monday, 7th. By present indica-
tions, this will be one of the largest pic
MICS ever held in town. The boys are
working like young beavers, cleaning up
the grounds and putting up swings. A
commodious platform has been erected
for dancing. The corps has engaged
teams from Danbury and Waterbury to
play game of ball for purse of $25.
This will be game worth seeing, as it
will be for blood. There will be other
amusements, sack racing, wheelbarrow
and three-legged races, jumping, creased
pig, throwing hammer and shooting, tug
OF war between the drum corps team and
team from the Foresters. Don't miss
a shot at the artful dodger, real live
coon and many other amusements that
will help to make it pleasant for you.
The drum corps is an organization that
the town should be proud of, as the boys
have worked hard to build themselves up
to one of the prettiest drum corps in the
State. All that they ask is your patron
age and all who attend can be assured of
a good time, as we always try to please
our patrons and are always glad to see
them again, because "We're Standard"
Good music will be furnished by the old
reliable Bliss orchestra. Committee of
arrangements,-[J F. McGran, Will
liam G. Corbett, Martin F. Blake.
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SOUTH BRITAIN.

Mrs Stanley Wakelee is visiting friends
in York State.
Miss Georgianna Seeley is home for
few weeks.
Miss Augusta Thompson is visiting rel
atives in town.
Mrs Jay Ward and child, who have
been guests of Mrs Lucy Camp, return
ed to their home in North Haven, Satur-
day.
Miss Toner, who has been spending
some weeks with Mrs c. Leroy Mitchell,
left for home, early in the week.
w. E. Platt and wife are visiting Hart
ford friends.
B. N. Treats children have both been
sick.
Bessie Mitchell sprained her ankle bad
", Sunday.
Mrs Carrie Holbrook and daughter and
Mr. Pierpont and daughter of New Hav-
en- spent Sunday with G. Leroy Mitch
ellis.
Mrs N. G. Baldwin and daughter Anna
returned to New Haven, Tuesday.
Dea Mitchell has fine field Of corn
some Of it measures 13 feet and 10 inches,
eight feet to the ears.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-09-04
BETHEL.

Miss Matte Smith has been in Rut-
land; Miss Amy Fairchild of Bridgeport
has visited here.
Rev Mr. Slack officiated, Monday, at
the marriage of Miss Lima Taylor to F.
M. Hammond, who is employed in War
ner's corset factory, Bridgeport.
James McNiff's team from Danbury
was delivering beer here, Monday and.
as this is no license town. Prosecuting
Agent Seeley seized the beer and Nc
Niff-s trial will take place at the Town
hall, Friday at 2 30 pm.
George Jacox, the Greenfield Hill horse
thief who came into the hands of Deputy
Sheriff Doran at Canaan, Sunday, plead
ed guilty at the justice trial at Bethel,
Monday and was bound over under $500
bonds.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-09-04
SOUTHBURY.

Cyrus Osborne and family left, Thurs
day, for their home in Atlantic, Iowa.
His brother, Burritt, accompanied them
as far as New York.
c.. B. Curtiss of Bridgeport is in town.
Born, Thursday. August ~, a daugh-
ter, Maude Agnes, to Mr. and Mrs Tim
othy Reynolds.
Mrs Hermon Perry and daughter ac-
companied Charles to Wilbraham, Mass,
where he is expecting to attend school.
Miss Ella Bradley expects to commence
the Fall term of No. on Tuesday, 7th.
Mrs Walter Warner has returned from
Shelton, but we are sorry to learn that
her health is not improved.
Mr. and Mrs B. S. Brown have not yet
been in town, but are expected later in
the season.