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Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-05
AN ELECTROcUTION.
Ex-Chief Tom Strohm Loses Horse
BY Wire.

Ex-Chief Tom Strohm Loses Horse
BY Wire.
Tom Strohm, ex-fre chief, lost horse
yesterday and came near losing his own
life through the power of vagrant tel
ephone wire which had become crossed
with an electric road wire in front of his
residence at 3l7 Stanford avenue. The
telephone wire was burned in two by
the current and one end OF the sur.
charged wire hung to the ground. Mr..
Strohm in driving his horse into
the street without noticing the
wire, drove against it, the current
causing the instant death of the animal
Mr.. Strohm jumped to the horee's head
to see what was the matter and grasped
the bride, and in turn received shock
which Frustrated him. A friend rushed
to his assistance, and on touching him
was also knocked out by the current.
Both men were eventually restored to
consciousness, but suffered considerably
from the shock.
1t is just as we'll for people to avoid
touching wires in this electrical age.
They look innocent, but they are often
as deadly as rattlesnake, and do not
give any warning.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-05

Jury case. Brooks succeeded in securing
a hung jury and is quite jubilant over
the result.
Mckee Rankin and Miss Phyllis
Rankin were guests at the Hollenbeck
Yesterday, and left for the north last
night.
M. S. Mendelsohn's name was unin-
tentionally omitted from the list of mem
'bers of the recently organized Jolly
social club.
Dennis Buckhalter, superintendent OF
the Los Angeles division of the Southern
Pacific, with headquarters at Mojave,
was in the city yesterday.
Mrs. G. B. Thurston, Mrs. L. S. Noble,
st. Paul; Milton Brown, A. E. Brown,
Chicago; Thos. r. Green, Woodmont,
Conn. Oscar Schmidt, Milwaukee; s.
E. Ancona, G. B. Annilage, Philadel-
phia, registered last night at the Hol-
lenbeck.
Colonel Schneider OF the Seventh
regiment will leave at 2 80 p. m. today
for San Francisco, to attend the state
convention OF National Guard officers.
He will be accompanied by Lieut..
Frank L. Baldwin, and the city hall
will 90 into mourning for few days.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-05
LA CRESCENTA.

A stereopticon entertainment was
given last Saturday evening in the
school house by Mr.. l. l.. Foster of La
Canada, the subject being Historic
America, from the landing OF Columbus
to the present time.
Our Thanksgiving services were held
in the church, Rev. j. G. Fletcher Of
Los Angeles giving an excellent dis
course, which was thoroughly enjoyed
by his hearers; the church was beauti-
fled by flowers and Mrs. w. G. White
presided at the organ with her usual
good taste. Mr.. Fletcher was accom-.
panied on his trip to Crescenta by his
con, Lieutenant Fletcher, OF the regular
army, stationed at Fort Sill, Oklahoma,
but now on furlough for the benefit of
his health. MIR. Albert Fletcher OF Los
Angeles, and his nephew and namesake
OF Indianapolis, were also OF the party,
and spent their Thanksgiving in Cres-
centa.
Among other guests who gave thanks
in Crescenta last Thursday perhaps for
being here) were Mr.. Ed. Bosbyshell and
wife and Mr.. Mathews, wife and child, OF
Los Angeles.
Mrs. Welch and daughter of Los An
geles are spending several weeks at the
Terrace. Mr.. Dobbin OF Tustin is also a
guest at that delightful retreat.
Mr.. 5. Garfield left Crescenta last week
for his brothers. home in Pasadena.
Mr.. Jack McCool, who is living at the
Terrace, received sad news from his
home in Canada, of the drowning OF an
elder brother.
Miss Maud Powers OF Los Angeles is
STAYING at the hotel at present.
Mr.. w. Fawcett is planting his winter
peas. his success of last year encourag-
ing him to continue the work in that
line, in addition to his large nursery
stock. JUNE.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-05
PALMDALE.

The weather Is still dry and quite
warm. A little snow fell in the noun
tains week ago. 1t is nearly all gone
again. We had good shower of rain
in September along the foothills, which
started early sown grain, which now
covers the ground. Considerable land
will be cultivated to grain this season.
more than ever before. Many acres
will also be gplanted to fruit trees and
vineyard, mostly raisin grapes. Our
Oldest trees and vines are coming in
bearing now, and produce we'll of good
quality of fruit. This is especially true
OF cherries, which are not produced in
the low lands near the coast.
Palmdale will now have station on
the Southern Pacific railroad. The
side track is already put in.
The depot from Harold will
be moved to it; with the above sta
tion Palmdale will do large business.
The wagon roads along the foot OF the
mountains are much better than those
in the lower part of the valley.
A great deal Of activity is manifested
in the valley at present. Many settlers
are coming in and it will not be many
years before every acre of our land will
be under cultivation. Land that can be
bought from $5 to $25 per acre, as good
as there is in the state, will not remain
unoccupied always.
There is one thing in which the coast
valleys, with our Antelope valley, are
equally interested: That is the preser-
vation of the timber on the Sierra
Madre or San Gabriel mountains.
Los Angeles county cannot afford to de-
stroy one tree on these mountains, un-
less another is put in its place. Every
tree is a source of water supply for our
valleys. Action should be taken at
once to set aside these mountains for
national park. On this day year ago,
while in the worlds fair city, Chicago,
wrote communication to the
chamber of commerce in Los Angeles
having in view the object of placing
these mountains in a national park.
When 1 returned to Los Angeles little
later on l was informed by II. j. Han
chette, secretary OF the chamber, that
the communication had been referred to
committee. That generally is the
end. l yet hope that the said chamber
will take it up and petition the govern
ment to reserve these mountains for
naJlOnaI park. MY lued WAS 10 lHcluue
all lands between the Santa Fe railroad
in the Cajon pass on the east, the South
ern Pacific railroad in the Soledad
cafion on the west, the Antelope valley
on the north and the San Fernando, San
Gabriel, San Jose and San Bernardlno
valleys on the south, except the point of
mountains lying west Of the Pocoima
creek. This would place 10000 acres of
land, more or less, in the said park. If
this letter will aid even the least in the
above object 1 shall consider my
Thanksgiving day we'll spent.
JOHN j. JONES.
November 26, 1891.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-05
Largest in
the World.

In the department of flavor
ing extracts, the Price Fla
yoring Extract Co. has the
largest and most completely
equipped laboratory in the
world. Thousands of pounds
of the true Mexican Vanilla
Beans are consumed every
year in DR.. Prices Flavoring
Extract of Vanilla. This i'm
mense business is accounted
for by the purity and excel
lence Of their production, the
result of effort-a deter
mined effort to make articles
as perfect as can be made
free from hurtful materials,
of the highest strength attain
able, and at a price within
the reach of all. With push
honest. success is achieved
and held.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-05
IMPORTANT NOTICE.
Advertising That Pays-How to Make
Monev

On the sixth page OF the Herald ap-
pears 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 well to advertise in these col
ums. Desirable opportunities for the
investment or borrowing of money APP
pear 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., 1891-12-05
PERSONAL.

II. Booth OF Ft. Bayard, n. NJ, arrived
in the city last evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Taylor of San
Francisco are spending a few days in
the city.
T. Marion Brooks has returned from
Fresno, where he was engaged ior the
defense in the celebrated Blanchard per-
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-05
A Lucky Detective.

Peter Allen was sentenced to pay a
fine of 500, for unlawfully selling liquor
at Beaumont. The case was promptly
appealed. Carberry, the detective, had
a lucky week at Beaumont. He not
only struck Pete, but he also got far
enough along to kiss pretty widow
goodby when he left. Strange how
some women cotton to a detective
Banning Herald.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-05

A new saddle is made of two parts
with springs between, which accummo-
dates itself to the skyward flights of the
rider.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-05

For sale, fine driving and draft horses,
choice milch COWS and thoroughbred
Holstein bulls. Bonito Meadows, Wash
ineton street. ]. Z. Durkee.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-05

Hare you racant room9 II SO, ddrer-
tise on our classified page.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-05

Hats for all-late styles. low prices ana large
stock. Globe Clothing company, spring st.'
near Third.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-05

usSensible Christmas gifts for fathers sons, hus-
bands brothers, at Mullen, Bluett & CO.'S
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-05
PEOPLES STORE--Saturday Dec. 5, 81.

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vuna wool special for today the best
socks special
quality ready get
T apsndsrs every quoted
Mems nechwear,
CLOAKS
G ins ladies' Coats lapel $40;
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made Pss % Ms B s 5 to these s Be- % I'll ans
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able this price
GLOVE DEPARTMENT.
gloves, warranted, pair.
Bartz kid gloves, warranted, 75c
DOMESTIC DEPARTMENT.
blue 6 for 81.
black white and brown madd prints yards for ST.
flannel, exceptional value, 9yad 81.
sold ordinarily
rdwide prints at made etosel at
California all hnne red and blue
throughout
SHOE DEPARTMENT.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-05

Horse blankets clippers and buggy robes at
Foy's saddlery house, 315 N. Los Angeles street.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-05

RD. List notary public. Legal papers care
fully drawn. l27 West Second. Telephone l65
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-05

Railway companies antagonize ticket brokers,
but Anthony Schwamm. the responsible Asso-
ciation broker will guarant every ticket ana
save YOU dollars MY motto: Square Trans
actions and Reduced Rates VS. Arbitrary Ry
Rates once, 200 and FOG N. Spring street,
Temple block.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-05

Tickets will be sold on Sundays at the
above rate from Los Angeles to all points
on the line OF Southern California rail-
way. Tickets to Redlands, Cotton, San
Bernardino or Riverside are good going
or returning either via Pasadena or Or
auge.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-05

g q. johnson, notary has removed to 213
West First street, opposite old Office
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-05

See Mullen, Bluett & CO.'S stock of underwear
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-05
One Fare for the Round Trip.

Why not choose lea ther-lined valise for
holiday igifto See Mullen, Bluett 4 Co.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-05

Christmas gifts at Mullen, Blu.tt & Co.'S.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-05

Get silk umbrella for Christmas gift-Mul-
len, Bluett & Co. have an elegant line
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-05

Mullen, Bluett & Co. carry the largest and
best line of childrens clothing in Los Angeles
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-05

DR.. Parker, dentist, formerly of Third and
Broadway, has removed tOl45 North Springst.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-05

Frank x. Engler,
iano tuner and repairer. 3l6 w. Second street.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-08-06
NEMlIRk.
Special Correspondence Gazette and journal.

Special Correspondence Gazette and journal.
NEWARK, Aug. 5,--The report reached
here last evening that horse thieves were
annoying the farmers near strickersvile,
Pa, few miles north of this place. Will
liam f. Kennedy, farmer, discovered
that one of his horses was stolen about .
o'clock Monday night. For fear that the
animal might have strayed the alarm was
not given until yesterday afternoon. The
Association for the Detection of Horse
Thieves and the Recovery of Stolen Prop
erty. composed of the best citizens of that
ncighborhood, has been u hnderance to
thieves. This is the first robbery com
mittcd in that section since the society has
been organizedseveral years ago, There
will be meeting to-day and immediate
steps will be taken for the recovery of the
horse.
The college campus is now busy place,
Ground was broken yesterday for the
erection of the new adjunct Of the college.
Eleven of the large trees will have to be
removed. The beautiful campus is now
Uttered with branches of trees, lumber,
wood. workmcn busy toiling and indeed
the scene is busy one. The contract for
the brickwork was given TO Frank Singles
of Strickersyille and the painting to Il. Nj
Ennis of this town.
The party. composed of young ladies
who have been roughing it along the shore
of Elk river, returned home yesterday
They are "sun-kissed brown and eX
pressed themselves as having had de
lightfui time.
Della Peterson died at her residence
near Fair Hill, Md, yesterday. aged u
years. The funeral takes place Thursday
About three months ago the husband Of
the deceased was buried.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-08-06
A BLOODY WARFARE.
A Gang of Thieves Attacked by Cattle
men--A Large Number of Killed and
tpnnndad.

A Gang of Thieves Attacked by Cattle
men--A Large Number of Killed and
Wounded.
HousToN, TEXAS, Aug. 4.--The news
of war on much more than ordinary
extensive plan has reached here as
having occurred some IL or IA miles
from West Lake, La, on the Lock Moor
& Co. logging tramway. In the battle,
as reported here, nine men were killed
and 16 wounded. The point at which
the rencountre occurred is Just on the line
of Texas and Louisiana, and the neigh
borhood has long been the headquarters
of gang, whose depredations have
made them terror to all who have any
permanent interest there. IL is known
that some of them reside on the Louisi-
ana side and others in Texas, and 1t has
been the custom for the fofays into each
state TO be made by those from the other
side, thus escaping the penalty of the
law, and at the same time sharing the
unlawful gain.
This gang is known as the "Ashworth
people, and is made up mostly of lot
of half-breeds, who take delight princi-
pally in stealing cattle and fighting.
The cattle-owners of the section have
lived in dread of these men and SUI
fered severely at their hands for long
time, and at last the ranchmen had sent
them notice that they must desist or
take the consequences-not only this,
but they must leave the country. The
depredations continued, however, and
SO bold did they become that the cattle-
men found 1t necessary to organize and
arm in order TO protect themselves and
property.
The Red Bones are the leaders Of the
cattlemen, and when il was learned thai
the gang was again on the foray, they
called their men together and set out to
find the marauders. They suspected a
man named Morris MS the leader of the
thieves, and ordered him to leave.
Morris was supported by the whole
strength of his faction, and delied the
cattlemen to Danish him or compel him
to leave. The quarrel grew bitter, and
one of the Ashworth crowd named
Ward drew his gun and shot Red
Bone-Peter Dyson.
Then the battle began. Firing became
general and Marion Markle and Lee
Perkins of the Red Bones were killed,
and Willets Dupree and Lecomb were
wounded. Hostilities then ceased for
time, but in the afternoon another at
tack was made on the railway people
by the cattle men, in which William
Swan of the Red Bones and John
Owen and Henry Ashworth Of the othe
party were killed. DIR. Myers and h;
brother, who had come to attend the
wounded, were fired on by the train
boys, but were not hurt. II is impos
sible to get the exact number of the
wounded, as the men were carried away
by their friends. Word was sent to
Lake Charles for the sheriff, posse and
the coroner, the presence of the latter
seemingly, being the most important.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-08-06

Special Correspondent e vi Gazette and journal
DELAWARE CRY, July S0.--The quiet of
the town was stirred last evening by the
marriage Of Charles Wilson and Miss
Henrietta Beck, daughter of Mr. John
Beck, at the NJ. II. Church. by the pastor,
the Rev 4, o, Ayres The church was
crowded long before the time set for tile
ceremony. Al the hour appointed, the
bridal party entered the church TO the
strains of Memberships wedding march.
The two ushcrs, Messrs S. Beck and IL. C..
Gardiner, preceded the party, followed
by Mr.. llarwood Ayres, the grooms-
man, escorting Miss Lizzie Beck.
Next followed the bride on the
arm of her cousin, William Beck,
lr., followed by the groom escorting his
cousin, Miss Wilson Of Georgetown At
the conclusion Of the ceremony the groom
escorted the bride from the church; the
balance Of the party followed in reverse
op.cr. A reception was held ut the house
of the groom, to which some 81 guests
We're invited. The presents were numerous
and costly The bride wore dress en-
train Of white Henrietta, with veil of
tulle With white ribbon pendants. Mr..
and Mrs Wilson will go to housekeeping
at once in their new house on Washington
avenue.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-08-06

The Philadelphia EMamg Bulletin
being straight-out Republican organ
that has never been accused or sus-
pected Of Mugwump contamination, its
arraignment Of Senator Plat and the
Harrison administration for forcing Col
lector Erhardt out of the New York
custom house must be admitted as pos
sessing some significance. Here is the
concluding portion Of its editorial on
the subject, which it may be noticed is
fully up in severity to the utterances of
Mugwump journalism;
The system by which ex-senator Plat
or any other individual is enabled purely
for political reasons Of a low and snrdid
character to turn uut of office an upright
and capable public servant like Mr., Err
hardt is wrong in itself and the sentiment
of the great majority Of the voters of the
Republican party is against il. The adj
ministration would have been entitled to
credit If il bad sustained the collector in
the performance Of his duty aud had adj
monished ex-senator Platt that the man
agement of the internal affairs Of the
New York custom house was bust
ness which did not concern him.
Instead of this the administration is
likely to receive seveIe condemnation from
Republicans who are more interested il
honest and useful public service than in
the promotion Of the personal fortunes ol
any politician 1t virtually gives notice t.
every Republican oilice-holder in New
| York that lie must serve Platt This vii
not be agreeable news TO most Of the hall
million New York Republicans who d,
not hold office II will have an injurious
effect ON the spirit Of the party: and II it i!
intended 10 hell along the second term OF
the condition that Flat shall set the New
York machine in motion for Harrison, i
will do the President in the long run NOR
harm than good.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-08-06

Special corros goadenco 1.aaette and journal.


Special Correspondence Gazette and journal.
CLAYMoNT, Aug, i.-This is breathing
snell with the farmers, the harvesting
being over and the corn and potato crops
being too far advanced to work. so the
farming community is resting. our crops.
all things considered, have been very
good. There are but few peacl trees in
this corner Of the State. but the apple and
pear trees are full, and vegetables are
promising indeed The recent rains haS -
kept the fields green and pretty, though
there is some complaint that the dirt has
been washed oil the roads.
Imp ister m III had special significance
to the people of this community The
very identical scamp played the same
game here as in Mil Creek hundred. lie
gave his name as Smith, represented tint
he was civil engineer for the Reading
road, rented house, brought his wife and
children, dealt at the stores in the COM
munity, was good patron Of both orr
butchers, ice men, Ne, with fa' promises
and when the time came 10 pay, some Of
his creditors becoming suspicious, word
was sent 10 the Reading company as to
whether Smith was an employee. The
answer was no. A warrant was issued, but
when the constable from Wilmington
came to serve il, the bird had flown. The
bills are still unpaid. Such indomitable
cheek and impudcnce had never been dis
played in this vicinity before 1t is the
sincere wish of his Claymont creditors
that smith may yet find his rightful home
in the penitentlary at hard service.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-08-06

The United States ranks as the first
wheat growing country in the world,
with an annual production If from 50,-
100000 to 525, 100000 bushels, hit what
country comes in second Most people
would probably say Russia, but the
Philadelphia Ledger shows that the M
swer would be wrong. Ii will astonish
many 10 be told that France takes rank
next after the United States, With d
crop Of from 300,O00,00o to 325,0OO,00
bushels. India comes in third, With
280,0oO,0 900 bushels; Russia fourth, with
210,O00,000 bushels; while Ausro-
Hungary produces about 140,00O,o0Q
bushels, Italy and Spain about le5,0y0,-
600 bushels each, Germany considerably
less than i00,00o,000 bushels and Great
Britain and ireland from Ct, 100000 tc
/, s5,oO0,0O0 bushels
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-08-06

The distinguishing trait of Frank
Brown, whom the Democrats Of Mary
land nominated for governor Thursday,
is described al "old cornfied common
sense If he proves as successful in
office us he has been thus far in getting
there, he will give Maryland an admin
istration to brag Of. Mr.. Brown was
not the candidate whom the party
managers had slated for governor few
months ago, but he went 10 work and
made himself 50 solid with the people
That the managers had to take him, 20
that when the convention came the
originally slated candidate was no.
where and everybody was for Brown
They have given Him good sound
Democratic platform u run on; one that
speaks straight out against tariff exlor-
ton; gives senator German due praise
for the luxurious part he look III defeat
ing the Force bill; condemns the ex-
trayagance of the lillion.dollar Con-
gress; praises civil service reform; d.
nounces Recdism and the stealing Of
the seats Of elected congressman; al
VnGates the extension Of the Australian
ballot law to Tile whole state, and Ill.
yises that capable mon be sent to the
legislature. 1t is ambiguous on The
silver question, but it at least steer,
clear Of endorsing any Wild tinanciering
/ In this direction