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Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-30

lard, brother-in-law of the deceased.
who testified as follows: "The name of
the deceased was Walter Herbert Mac
Gregor, and he was born in Chicago
twenty-three years ago. In September
Bert came TO me and said that he had
written his father that he had married
Leah Benjamin, and he thought his
father would write to me about it, and
for that reason he told me the secret.
did not see the certificate until after the
tragedy, when my wife, who was Bert's
sister, gave it to me and l took it to Mrs.
Benjamin. l have often heard Bert
express a careless estimate of life.
He often said that if any trouble ever
presented itself he would solve it by sui
cide."
John f. Burns, proprietor of the Ra-
mona, testified to the fact of MacGregor
renting the room where the tragedy &C.
Cured. He also described the finding
of the suicides on the bed. Mr.. Burns
said he did not know that MacGregor
had a woman with him until late in the
afternoon, when MacGregor left room 81
and went to room 81.
Il. G. Stephens identified the remains
of Leah Benjamin as his sister -in.law.
He said that she was II years of age
and was born in Australia.
w. S. Schaley next testified that he is
clerk at the Ramona. He recited the
moving of the pair from room 81 to 81.
He said that in the hallway while going
to the room MacGregor staggered, but
he thought that he had been drinking
Officer Walker testified to being called
into the Ramona by Mr.. Burns, and the
finding of the suicides.
DR.. A. w. Westlake was called and
testified that he was called in to attend
the suicides. He found MacGregor be.
yond assistance, but Leah was breath
ing. He said that he and Doctors Boyd
Weldon and Bryant did all in theil
power to save the girl, but all to no pur.
pose. Continuing in response to ques
ton by a juryman the physician said
that the girl had bruises on her face
when found which he could not account
for.
DR.. Boyd testified substantially as did
DR.. Westlake, nothing new being devel
oped from his testimony.
The coroner then read the marriage Ii
cense and certificate to the jury. They
returned verdict that MacGregor came
to his death from morphine poison
taken with suicidal intent," and that
the girl came to her death from the eff
fects of morphine taken at the instiga
ton of her husband. with suicidal in
tent"
The funeral of MacGregor took place
at 2 80 O'Clock Yesterday afternoon from
the inorgue. 1t was private. being only
attended by immediate friends. The
body was inferred at Rosedale cemetery
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-30
AT SAN DIEGO.
The Charleston Not Arrived-The Balti-
more Due in a Few Days.

The Charleston Not Arrived-The Balti-
more Due in a Few Days.
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 29.-The report that
the cruiser Charleston anchored off Cor
onado last night was unfounded. The
cruiser has not arrived here, nor has she
yet been sighted off this port.
According TO Admiral Brown, who is
now here with the San Francisco, the
Charleston left Honolulu for Acapulco
Whether the Charleston will come
north or go south from Aca-
pulco, the admiral declined to say.
In regard to the extra ammuni-
tion aboard the San Francisco, Captain
Sampson says: "We have enough to
fill up the Charleston and Baltimore
and put them in campaign condition. +"
1t is believed here that the San Fran
cisco has orders to remain at this port
until diplomatic relations with Chile
take one turn or another, and that her
disposition will depend upon the turn
which those diplomatic relations take.
The Baltimore is expected here about
Thursday.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-30
CoNFERRING WITH TOWNE.

The Photographers Troahte Expected to
Be Adjusted To-day.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 29.-Grand
Chief Ramsey, OF the Order of Railroad
Telegraphers, accompanied by select
committee of seven, had another con-
ference today with General Manager
Towne of the Southern Pacific
railroad company. This committee
was chosen from thirty-six delegates
who are now here representing the va
rious branches of the service on the
entire system. A final conference will
be held tomorrow, at which time the
difference now existing in relation to
the reinstatement of operators will be
adjusted.
Ell PAso, Tex, Dec. 29.--Information
is received here that the .chiefs of the
Order of Railway Teiegraphers will hold
another conference today with the Off
GERS OF the Southern Pacific road. In
event of the officers of the road not
granting the telegraphers' demand, sup
port is expect from the train men along
the line, as they have been meeting
with the telegraphers.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-30
THE ET WAVE.
Copious Showers Reported All Over the
State.

Copious Showers Reported All Over the
State.
SAN Francisco, Dec. 29.-Rain has
fallen steadily here for twenty-four
hours, and the fall seems to be general
in the northern and central portions of
the state. The farmers are all greatly
pleased, as the ground will be
thoroughly soaked and putt condition
for plowing. Rain is reported at Dinu5a,
Tracy, Paso Robles, Yuba City, New
man, Salinas, Hollister, Marcuse, Mar
tinez, Sonoma and Gilroy.
STOCKTON, CAL, Dec. 29.-Rain COM
menced falling here at 8 O'Clock last
night and continued until late tonight
with no prospect of stopping. The rain
fall last night measured half an inch.
Today the fail has been more than an
inch, making l.56 inches up to $50
O'Clock tonight.
FRESNO. CAL, Dec. 29.-AUp to pm.
96-lO0 of an inch of rain had fallen to-
day, making 8 19 inches for the season.
Since that hour probably half an inch
has fallen, and at mid9ight the raiR
still continues. Farmers and business
men are jubilant.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-30
Tug of war at San Berdoon.

SAS BERNARDINo, Dec. ga tug .of
war tournament con- menced in this city
last night at the pavilion six teams en-
tered. The first to pull were the River
side and Highlands teams, won by
Highlands in Sd minutes. The sec
ond pull was between San BernardiDo
and Redands, won by Redlands in
hour IA minutes. The third and last teams
to pull were the Mound City and Santa
F6 teams, which was won by Mound
City in hours and 81 minutes. This
was grand contest and great test of
endurance, as the knot never went more
than two inches over the centre either
Way for over two hours.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-30
DIED AT l03.
Death of the Oldest PIi0ter in the
ri

Death of the Oldest PIioter in the
World at Ventura.
VENTURA, Dec. 29.-Jose f.. De La
Rosa died here last night, aged l03
years. He was born in Old Mexico,
January 5, 1888, and was educated for
the priesthood. but failed to
center upon the office. In
early life he became printer
,and was sent by President Santa Ana in
lS43 to Monterey with printing outfit,
she first brought to this state. Here he
printed public documents for Many
gears. lie was a resident of Ventura.
Ke.was probably the oldest printer lin
the world
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-30
His Trap Carried Off by Buzzard.

A boy living at Lewes missed one Of
his muskrat traps, the chain of which
was broken, indicating that the trap had
been carried away by something stronger
than maskrat. Two weeks afterward
he found the trap in Russelrs woods,
and caught in it was large turkey buz-
zard fastened by the leg. The trap was
opened and the vulture flew away.
Alongside of the bird while it was in the
trap were two cells, which are supposed
to have been brought to the captive by
other buzzards. Wilmington News.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-30
RAMIE CULTURE.
The Forbes Process to BE introduced In
This State.

SAN Francisco, Dec. 29.--By invita-
ton of the department of ramie culture
in California, Walter L. Forbes, of At
lanta, Ga, will introduce in this state
his chemical and mechanical process of
treating the ramie plant. Forbes's pro-
cess has been mentioned by the United
States department. of agriculture, and
been tried successfully in Mexico. The
result of the experiments made here
will be published by the state board Of
agriculture department of ramie culture
in its forthcoming report, with the view
of encouraging the cultivation of ram;e
in the state OF California.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-30
DALTON SEEN AGAIN.

RHmors of the Capture OF the Escape
Current Every Day.
FREsNo. Dec. 20 -Rumors of the cap
ture OF Grafton Dalton, who recently
escaped from the county Jail and who is
supposed to be one of the Ceres train
robbers, are current every day. Sheriff
Hensley Of this county went south on
this MORNINGS train, as a report reached
here that Dalton had been seen near
HanfOrd
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-30
Pauper ImmIgrants j,

SACRAMENTO, Dec. pa party Of
twenty Russo-P Polanders arrived here to-
day from NewYork on their way to Mer-
ced almost destitute, and were allowed to
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-30
Getting the Cnshing Ready.

NEWPORT, R. T., Dec. 29.-Official or
ders have been received at the torpedo
station to get the despatch boat Cush-
ing ready for immediate service, and .
full gang Of engineers haye been put to
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-30
A WEALTHY Widows Death.

OAKLAND, Dec. 29.-Mrs. Catherine
G. Garcelon, who inherited the estate OF
the late DR.. Samuel Merritt, died today.
She was one OF the richest women in
the state, as the property left by DIR.
Merritt was valued at $3,000,000.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-30


APPEL-In this city Mrs. H. H. Appel, wife of
H. H. Appel, daughter of Dona Guadalupe
Dominguez, died at their residence, 155 N.
Beaudry avenue, a native of California, aged
26 years, months, IL days.
Friends and acquaintances are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral at Cathedral, 10
q. m, Thursday.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-30
It Now Looks as if Leah
Benjamin Was Murdered.
The Child Wife's Body
Bruised and Wounded.
Every Fact Adds to the Assump-
tion of MacGregOr's Guilt.
A Plain Letter from the Poor Girls
Brother.

MacGregor Consorting with Other
Women After His Marriage--He suf-
fered from q Loathsome Disease "A
Reported Former Attempt at Suicide
In which His Mistress Saved Him.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-30
PURE

spend the night in the waiting room at
the railroad depot. Some have not a
dime of money, and the party are
scantily provided with eatables.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-30
AN ALARMING REPORT.

Four Thousand Mexican Troops Revolt
and Join Garza.
BROWNSVILLE, Tex, Dec. 29.-- Rumors
from the Mexican side of the Rio
Grande are to the effect that 1000 Mexi,
can government troops stationed at Mier
have revolted, killed the commanding
officers and are off to join Garza's band.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-30
WILL Los ANGELES BE IN IT?

work on it, so that by the end OF the
week it may be all ready for launching.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-30
DIED.

CREAM PUFF ready raisingifour.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-08-14

For organic heart trouble, aside from
conforming to strictly hygienic habits,
much can often be done in the way of
actual treatment; hot lamentations over
the congested part, electricity properly
applied, local wet congresses worn at
times, thorough rubbing or massage iu-
diligently administered-these are some
of the means or agents that can be en-
ployed in such cases.
If the patient is dyspeptic, then the
treatment must be of the kind that will
restore tone to the digestive organs
There are many that will aid in this: A
correct dietary, plenty of exercise in the
open air, increased capacity for breath
ing, a certain amount of bathing and
rubbing, sufficiency of sleep, periods
of rest for body and mind, cheerful sur
roundings, etc.
Many patient has found his "heart
symptoms" disappear after getting rid of
his dyspeptic conditions, and he who is
troubled with abnormal affections of
that organ need not regard his case as
hopeless until he has first ascertained
whether those affections are not depend
emit upon some other functional dis
order.-Susanna w. Dodds, NJ. D., in
Democrats Magazine.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-08-14
Where the Purest Blood Is Found.

The system of circulation in the kid
neys, which involves an artery conveying
blood from the main artery to the kid
neys, and a vein returning it to the prin-
cipal vein, is wholly depurative in char
acter, serving to eliminate urine from
the blood. In consequence, the blood
returning to the general circulation is
the purest in the body.
Besides the pipes conveying blood,
there is another system of vessels which
might be regarded as overflow and waste
tubes, ramifying through all the tissues
of the body, called lymphatics, which
collect the white blood, or lymph, from
all parts of the system and convey it to
the same pipe that conveys the liquid
food to the heart.
a popularity of these tubes is the pos
session of ganglia, or glands, at short in
tervals through which the tubes pass.
In certain of the circulatory organs
valves are found which permit the flow
of the current in only one direction. The
lymphatics possess many valves, and all
the veins are supplied with valves except
the portal system conveying blood to the
iver.-New York Times.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-08-14

Perhaps you are run down, can't eat,
can't sleep, can't think. can't do anything
to your satisfaction, aud you wonder
what ais you. You should heed the warn
ing, you are taking the first step into ner-
vous prostration. You need nerve tonic
and in Electric Bitters you will find the
exact remedy for restoring your nervous
system to its normal. healthy condition.
Surprising results follow the use of this
great nerve tonic and Alternative. Your
appetite returns, good digestion is re-
stored, and the liver and kidneys resume
healthy action. Try bottle. Price SOC.
at w. III. Sheldon's drug store.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-08-14
No. t0O.-Peculiar Acrostic.

All the words described contain seven
letters. When these words are rightly
guessed, and placed one below the other in
the order here given, one row of letters
(reading downward will spell the name OF
Scotch poet, and another row will spell
the surname of a philanthropist:
Crosswords: I. a biennial plant Of the
parsley family, ?. A singer in choir 3.
Arranged in a schedule. 4. An Oriental
drink made Of water, lemon juice, sugar
and rose water. 5. Pertaining to the earth.
.. a club. I. Sudden checks. 8. Resem bling
grume. 8. To depict. 10. Threatened. H.
small door or gate
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-08-14

The following are interesting anagrams
Arthur Wellseley-Truly he'll see war.
Accommodation starers.
Breakfast-Fat bakers.
Embargo-O grab me.
Funeral-Real fun.
Telegraph help.
Lawyers-Sly ware.
Old England-Golden land
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-08-14
No. I01.-How MANY TURKEYS?

One man says to another, "If the square
of the number of your turkeys be added to
the number of my turkeys the sum will
be 40" The other says, "If the square of
the number of your turkeys be added to
the number of my turkeys the sum will
be %" How many turkeys had each?
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-08-14
4 Breathing Spell.

A London cockney was asked to spell
horse. Certainly" he replied There's
h'a hatch, hand h'a h'o, hand h'a hay
hand h'a h'ar, hand h'a hess, hand h'a
h'ee, hand there you h'ar, orse." 1t was
one of the same class who spelled saloon as
follows; "A hess, a hay, hell, two hoes
and a henn
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-08-14
No. 1894 Letter Enigm a

My first is in cat but not in sigh.
My second is in fry but not in high.
My third is in ram but not in cunning.
My fourth is in quite but not in hot.
My fifth is in calm but not in worm.
My sixth is in hat but not in heir.
My whole is a continent.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-08-14

|. a vowel. .. APPLYING card 8. Fifty
T. A month. 5. Part of the body. g. \
tree. Z. \ letter.
|. a letter, q a vessel. 3. \ girls name.
T. An eastern queen. 5. Unusually large
6. An insect. I. a vowel.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-08-14
No. observation-disclosures.

Whole, am dignitary of the church.
Behead, and leave ito narrate." Again,
and leave exalted" Again, and leave
"tardy." Again, and leave "devoured. 1"
Again, and leave two-thirds of a beverage,
Again, and leave vowel.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-08-14
No. 107.-Conundrums.

Name that which with only one eye put
out has but a nose left?
What is that which you can go nowhere
without, and yet is of no use to your
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-08-14
No. ISS.-A Wise Saving

am composed of 81 letters;
My 20, I, 2, |, q musical instrument.
My s, 10, 10, II is bright.
My 8, 8, 4, 10, an eastern country.
My 10, 2, IS, 81, 16, IA, ambitious.
My 6, IL, II, 3, a girls name.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-08-14
No. 1875. Cities.

/. Bertha looks very chic agoing down
the avenue in her spring suit.
?. | saw Sambo stoning Il poor dog
3. That is not sinew, or lean steak, but a
chop of mutton.
1. This is decidedly the best, Lou, | saw
anywhere in Philadelphia
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-08-14
No. 104.-what Many Have Had.

My first an expression | often hear
From an old lady who lives me near;
My second, man his valise doth call,
Tho it sounds not elegant at all;
With my whole I've lately had tussle,
Which leaves me weak in nerve and muscle
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-08-14
Key to the Puzzler.

No ls2.-In an Old Time Garden: /.
Phlox. 2. Butter and Eggs. 8. Snap
dragon. 4. Hollyhock 5. Lavender. 6.
Caraway. 7. Sweet William. s. Mourn
ing bride. 0. Matrimony. TO- China as
ter. II. Lady slipper -. Foxglove. l3.
SNOWFALL. IA. Marigold. 15 Hoarhound.
IS. Larkspur. II. Bachelors button. Is.
Candy tuft.
No. ls3-A Scene in English History:
King Canute by the sea shore. His flatter-
ing courtiers having told him that he was
lord of the land and the sea-" and that
even the waves would obey him, the king,
in order to rebuke them, said, Let us try"
He then ordered his chair to be placed on
shore when the tide was coming in, and
seating himself, commanded the waves to
advance no further.
No. ls4.-A Quaint Little House; An
orange.
No. ls5.-Half Squares:
T r t U r N IP SH N e
ROME UNI ION HERO
IMP RIND IRE
BE NOD NO
e IN E
No. l86-Arithmetical: Nine cows, four
horses.
No. INEQUALITIES of Authors: Bradd0z,
Burnand, Black, Hood, Hardy,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-08-14
LIES Epitone,
A burst of light and song and stars,
OF hopes and dreams and some time glory
Days begun

A little praise, a little blame,
A little floating breath of fame,
A little sitting in the sun, a little sign-and
Day is donei
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-17
ppu1IANr SETS AT FyGLEwOOD.

The Englewood Field Club tennis tournament was
continued Yesterday with much favorable weather
Some brilliant sets played, but the best tennis
takes place tomorrow when Prosser will defend The
championship cup against the winner Of the singles
From present appearances either Charles Keh or
Sheppard Romans, IT,, will be PrOsscrs opponent The
scores are Gentlemen's singles preliminary round
c. Keu beat A. Duryea by default; sheppard Romans
beat A. Gladw1n 6-5, Ga. First round-C. keu
beat r. Boles, 6-5, 60, Cd; :. Romans beat l.
II Dooth e. 6-l. Second round-H. COppell beat
g " Green. So 6-5, CO. Gentlcmens doubles
preliminary round-H. Coppen and s. Romans beat F.
4. Fucbtner and H. G. Watson, Go e. First
roupd-M. F. Prosser and &. W. Green beat c. Kell
and r Kell t6-3, So, 81. Ladies' doubles-Miss
an M9ICry and Miss Laura Bliss beat Miss Amy
rnsfer and Miss Bertha Lockwood, Ga, 6-3.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-17
A WEDDING.

Miss Deborah Louise Mangam, daughter Of Daniel
D. Mangam, Of sing sing, was married at O'Clock
asst evening 10 Alfred Taylor the lawyer of this city
md past commander Of Palestine COmmandery. Knights
rempiar The ceremony took place in the First Bap-
list Church Of sing sing, and performed by the
Rev. DR.. Robert S Macarthur, Of Calvary Baptist
Church. this CITY, assisted by the Rev. Dr. f. r. Morse
The bride who was given away by her father.
white satin gown with prncesse train and embroidered
chiffon. Her veil of tulle. girdled with orange
blossoms At her throat hung a beautiful pendant
sunset Of diamonds the gift Of the bridegroom. Her
bououet was OF gardenias and white roses. There
we're no bridesmaids Miss susan J. Mangam, sister
Of the bride was maid-OfhonOr Her gown Of
mousselne de soe and she carried exquisite
tonoue Of roses The ushers were Professor Freeman
Lewis Of Bucbneu University, Penn. Henry F. Homes
q this city: william L. Mangam and Daniel d. Man
gam IT. the two brothers Of the bride. The bridal
party was met at the altar by the bridegroom and his
best man. William II. Francis, Of Philadelphia
The church was crowded with friends Of the
newly welded pair and the handsome home Of the
brides father in Highland ave-, where the reception
wac held after the ceremony. filed with guests.
The bride and bridegroom received the congratula-
tons OF their friends under marriage bell in one
corner Of the front parlor while Landers orchestra
played from behind bower Of green foliage. All
the rooms the lower floor were decorated with
mass Of green, which took on added beauty under
the soft light Of the lanterns. There were great
many wedding presents for the guests TO admire one Of
the finest Of which was solid silver service, gift
Of the brides father and mother special train
brought back the guests from NewHOrk. Mr.. and
Mr. Taylor VIII spend their honeymoon in Europe
sailing T. morrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-17
DINNER OF THE HoBoKEy TURTLE CLUB.

The second annual July dinner OF the HoooKeh Iu'~e
b WAS held Yesterday In the new clubhouse at LAfch'
,t There were about $50 members Of the club pres
ent Governor Leon Albeit Of NewJersey' who Is q
member sent letter Of regret saying he was unsoe 70
attend on account ofcie duties tie Sea "ft 'snp
The festivities Of the day began win pieSAi~sr IN
-, ,~.s served Al D. m. in the spacious dining pa
on and the menu consisted Of turtle soup lobster ana
s,rs, saads ETC. The president OF the club J. Rock
Iii F,v made short opening speech, and said that II
vas the pinetyffth anniversary dinner OF the Turtle CIub
which WAS organized IN 1875 ana heoiPof'eeo 'u'y o
=, - a., - the LEGISLATURE OF this State. Surrogate
Ransom made speech and speeches were also made by
Judge Powers OF Staten Island; Charles wager nun
j. Trunbu Smith, president OF the American Ahsu'"'e
- 49, .u.hl,. ~ n.nsroB s-A sthsrx.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-17
ALEXANDER FRASER.

Baltimore July 16.-Aexander Fraser, we'll
known resident Of Baltimore County, and prominent
among the florists ard gardeners Of this state, died
last night at the Johns Hopkins Hospital Mr. Fraser
had been troubled for long time with tumor on
hi, shoulder few days ago he went to the hospital
70 have it removed. The operation was performed on
Tuesday but # was found that the roots had pene-
trated to vital parts and AL efforts to save his life
were futile He died last night. He was about sixty
wears of age Mr.. Frazer was born in Scotland. He
came 10 this country early age and became the
florist for Robert Buest Of Philadelphia He married
in Philadelphia and then went South, where he re-
manned until 1861. when he returned 10 Maryland
He WAS three times married. lie leaves a widow and
three children. Mr. Frazer was reputed TO he the best
grape grower in Maryland. lie always took the fEst
prize at every exhibition Of the fruit he participated H.