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Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-14
LA TRAvIATA" TONIGHT
a Brilliant Performance of a Grand
Opera Will BE Owen


The members of the Hess Grand Opera
company arrived in the city yesterday
morning. The company will present LA
Traviata" at Thistle's opera house this
evening. Reserved seats, which are on
sale at Higginson e Hardy's drug store,
are being taken very rapidly, and the
company will and should be greeted by IA
crowded house. The company comes
very highly recommended, and press and
public wherever they have appeared are
unanimous In their praise. Miss Francesca
Guthrie the famous prima donna who
leads the company, is spoken OF in the
highest terms Of commentator. She is
said to be the peer OF Emma Juch or the
ate Emma Abbott.
The opportunity of witnessing a grand
opera by a splendid company will not be
overlooked by the people of Bellingham
bay. The residents of New Whatcom are
taking much interest in the event and a
great many have expressed their intention
Of being present.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-14

PAmEH-HuEG, w. Va, March l3-The
passengers on steamboat on the Guyan
river last night had thrilling experience.
The river is ordinarily navlgable for
steamers, but now 10 Is swollen by flood
and boats ascend it for many miles.
The tazcllc loaded down with freight
and passengers, broke wheel and became
unmauupcublc while going al "A rapid rate
down the swollen stream. II loated on
Tor miles, the passengers screaming 10 the
people on shore for help
40 Bdfbour,yiiie John Biume Jumped
into skin and went out 10 the boat A
rope WIS thrown him by which he at
tempted 10 stop the boat, but he was
pulled into the river and nearly drowned.
At last rope was thrown 10 some pco-
pie ON shore and made fast. checking the
Gazeiles speed, When the passengers
were taken Of many were crying and
some had tainted.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-14
LOCAL HAPPENINGS

The steamer ST. Paul was due yester-
day. but failed TO arrive. She IS expected
to come into port today,
The south bound train was one hour
behind time yesterday afternoon, owing
TO delay on the Seattle, Lake Shore and
Eastern.
The Ancient order Of Hibernians will
give their first grand ball at Thistle 8
opera house next Tuesday evening. st.
Patrick's day will be celebrated ia an
appropriate manner by the patriotic sons
Of the Emerald Isle.
Mr.. w. II. Campbell has taken an Office
with Gamwell d Warner, and IS prepared
to do all kinds Of tpye writing. Mr.
Campbell is an expert stenographer, and
TO take dictatIon.
The many friends Of Rev. j. c. Wright
will be grieYed to learn that he Is con
fined TO his home by Illness Rev. j. v
Duncan, OF New Whatcom, has kindly
consented 10 take Rev. Wright's place
next Sunday evening, and will preach at
the Congregational church at 1880 p. m.
The steamers arriving and departing
yesterday, with the number Of pounds Of
freight brought I'm by each was as fol-
lows: Eastern Oregon, 700; Dispatch
$500; Sehome, 1000; City OF Seattle,
6.175; State OF Washington, 3,47j; Emma
Hayward, 5000.
Thistle's opera house was crowded tC
the doors last evening by an audience
that laughed and stamped and clapped
their hands in appreciation Of the strange
manner In which the "Deestrick Skule'
was conducted. The entertainment was
an artistic and financial success.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-14
FIGHTING DRUMMERs
One Commercial Man shoots Another
in Columbus

COLUMBUS Ind, March 3-As tho
northbound train on the 10 lsyIllc diyls-
ion Of the Pennsylvania reached this city
this afternoon Il. T.. SkiiIman, who tray
els for William Springer & Co., Of Louis
Ky, and Lambert n. Goldsmith. Of the
firm of Lopp Goldsmith q Co.. both
liquor statesmen, engaged in a light. Cold
smith was very abusive aud was struck
on the head with a small leather salchcl
by Skillman, who was heard 20 remark
Il have nothing to defend myself with;
shoot If you VIII" There was -harr
report, aud Skilmau sank to the ground
with a pistol bullet though bis body.
Goldsmith was at once arrested by Mar,
shal Ilagerty and taken To- the county
Jait. Skilman was conveyed TO the cil}
hospital. lie will die
Goldsmith talked freely about the troa-
bic. lie said he did not know the man D.,
had shot, but he did the shooting TO saw,
his own life Skllmau lives in Loui,vill,
and has wife aud three children whl
Z have been sent for
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-14

CHICAGO. March l3-llcnry Dubs, an
operator on the hoard Of trade. had a
very pretty wife She was a loving spouse
until she mel William &. Aibcrtson. a
Spectator Of the board, with whom Dnbs
claims She became infatuated Dubs as
~crts that AlbtrtsOn met Mrs Dubs while
she was down town one day, and she be-
came associated with him in speculation.
deserving her husband.
Mrs. Dubs began % suit for divorce.
charging her husband with drunkenness
aud cruelty, and asking for allmony.
Dubs fought the case and secured
au order compelling Anderson to
produce ihs books fn court.
where Dubs was positive he could
prove the relations Of his wife aud Al
bcrt-1u, and in consequence the petition
for almouy was dropped. Today Dubs
began suit against Aibertson for $1,000
damage Tor the alienation Of his wlfe's
affections
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-14
DIED FROM DRINK
Patsy Duffy the Famous Jockey Dies in
New York


New YORK, March l3-Pat Duffy, the
California jockey who rode j. b. Haggin's
Ben Ali In the Kentucky derby Of 1886
and TiFant la the Withers stakes at
jerome park, died in Bellevue hospital at
2 O'Clock yesterday morning Of alcoholism.
Several weeks ago he was found on the
street penuilesS and almost dead from
the effects Of prOtractcd drunkenness. He
was removed to the hospital where he
remained under treatment up TO the time
OF his death
For the last ten years Duffy has been
famous as a rider Of race horses, and for a
time he promised TO be the first jockey Of
America. He had earned reputation in
California before Haggin engaged him and
brought him East, but his fUndness for
drink caused his ruin, and his connection
with the HagRiH stables was severed Ia a
very short time.
Duffy was next engaged by Theodore
Winters, and was to have ridden the crack
two -year-old El Rio Rey In his Eastern
engagement I'm 1889. but his weakness for
liquor overcame him in ST. Louis and he
drifted into the gutter. His last engage
ment was with Porter Ashe, but he could
or would not remain sober and was again
dismissed.
The last race Duffy rode was In Chi
cag0, where he won selling purse on one
OF Sackerman's horses at the West Side
park course, and was presented with a
considerable sum Of money for the skill
he displayed. He promptly went 70 drink
ing again, and has not been sober or in the
saddle since.
Duffy had many friends, for he was
honest and generous, and collection
taken up at the Gutenberg track TO de-
fray his funeral expenses was literally
supported.
The burial will take place at 10 O'Clock
today In Cavalry cemetery. Duify's only
surviving relative Is his father, who lives
I'm California. near Los Angeles.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-14
More Persecution

81 pErEE-BuEG, March l3-The holy
synod Of the church has issued aa order
that AN converted Jews shall attend the
public worship of the orthodox church az
least once iu every week or be deemed TO
have rclapsed into Judaism. They are
also in every Instance 20 make a recanta-
tion OF their Jewish belief before baptism.
and 10 be- kept on probation at least SIX
months. An those who rela'pse must be
reported ~ the civil authorities for
punishment.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-14
FIGHTIN9 THE DRoUTH
A Novel Scheme TO Irregate Arid
Regions

Regions
UTCA, n. y. March - Professor Carl
Myers, Of Frankfort, n. y, has returned
from Washington, ID. C., where he was
called to consult with officials regarding
the carrying out Of an extensive scheme
for promoting rainfalls in arid regions or
during seasons of prolonged drouth by
producing conclusions in the upper por-
tiun Of the atmosphere, for which congress
has made appropriations.
Prof. Myers VIII begin operations with
100 balloons Of various sizes. Charges Of
mixed gasses will be exploded at various
heights through the medium OF palvanic
batteries and electric cables, which will
serve both tG hold captive the balloons and
conduct the electric spark to the explosive
compounds The necessary work will be
done on his balloon farm at Frankfort.
where the oxygen and hydrogen will be
generated.
Experiments will be made at Frankfort
and near Washington. Then the sky
stormcrs will be taken to the arid regions
Of TeXrs, Colorado and other states.
Theory and statistics favor the successful
issue Of the experiments.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-14
A Growing Discomfort

LoNDoN, March l3-Tncre is growing
discomfort among the English Liberals
with the withdrawal from parliament Of
a number Of the Irish members. who have
given up their seats 10 engage in the Par
nell Mccarthy controversy The result
Of this desertiOn IS that the government
secures much larger majorities on divis-
ions than u otherwise would. and there
by maintains an appearance OF strength
before the country.
The situation is deeply felt by Glad
stone, who, II Is said, has expressed him
self very plainly on the subject % Moreiy
and others, Prominent Liberals have
declared that u cannot fan 10 weaken the
attachment Of the English Liberals 10
the cause Of home rule
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-14
BLAINE AT WORK
A Reciprocity Treaty with Spain to
Be Made

WASHINGTON, March 13--There is a well
authenticated rpmor here that ex-Minis-
ter John W. Foster has been selected as
auxiliary envoy to proceed TO Madrid and
assist Minister Grubb In the negotiation
of the reciprocity treaty which Secretary
Blaine desires 20 make with Spain. The
report states further that the Spanish Of
ilcers are far from being In treaty max
ing mood and that there attitude Is giving
Secretary Blaine much concern.
His selection Of Mr.. Foster Is wise one
1t was Mr. Foster who successfully ncgo-
tiated treaty with Spain on the part Of
this government several years ago. He
was at the time the American minister at
Madrid, and Is now the legal counsellor Of
the Spanish government at this capital
He Is an accomplished diplomat speaks
Spanish fuently and IL personally ac-
quainted with tho leading statesmen Oi
that country.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-14

MUScn, March i3-Thc 10th birthday
Of Regent Luitpold was celebrated with
great enthusiasm yesterday The regent
received congratulations from Emperor
William. Emperor Francis Joseph and
other European -Oycrcigns.
The plan 10 dePOse the Insane King
otto and make LuitpOld, who is heir APP
parent, king OF Bavaria was not carried
out. owing. IL is stated, % the disapprOval
Of the kaiser, who did not view with favor
the suggestion to Interfere with the rcUu-
lar tenure Of the crown. even In the case
Of an insane monarch.
The people. however showed their cs-
TEEN for LuitpOld by making the day one
Of feastinR and general rejoicing. King
Otto's health is reported 10 be falling and
IL Is said that bat FOR careful watching he
would probably end his life, Ike hl.
brother Louis, the late King
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-14

expressed their intention OF fighting the
matter to the bitter end.
Superintendent of Construction Lloyd
has completed the 4,O00-foot pipe line
leading to the water tank at the junction
of the Seattleand Montana and Farhaven
and Southern. The tank will have two
spouts, one for the Seattle and Montana
and the other on the Fairhaven and
Southern side.
At Blaine the freight and passenger
station on the American side is almost
completed, while the freight depot, Gus
toms station, tool, section and pump
houses on the British side are well under
way. At Liverpool, h. c., several rail-
road buildings are in course of construc'
tion
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-14
A FATAL NOTE
1t Skaters the Home of J. J. weloh, OF
Spokane


SPOKANE FAILS, March l3-ThroHgh
wiles Of schemng and wicked woman,
another Of Spokane's respectable families
Is torn asunder. This time IL is the family
Of j. J. Welsh, proprietor Of the Cosmo-
polls hotel, in the Hyde block.
Wednesday messenger boy delivered
TO Mrs. Welsh note addressed TO her
husband, which, from remarks by the
boy, caused her to suspect that every
thing was not right. She opened the note,
which read as follows:
"JOhn. yOu know you are ia my power
You must come up with the money or
viii expose you and break up your
faai ily. SADIE. Chamberlain block"
Mrs Welsh took the note to her husband
and confronted him with the evidence Of
his guilt, which ne at first attempted TO
deny. Finally he confessed having had
criminal relations with one Sadie Bowen,
who had lately been in the employ Of Mrs
Welsh, but had been discharged for i'm
proper conduct.
The latter boasts Of her shame, and says
that her mission in this city Is to wreck
several families before she departs. Mayor
ClouRh was notified and will take sum
mary proceedings TO run the woman out
pf tho cftV
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-14

CoIFAN, Wash. March l2-On the down
train from Spokane, Wednesday. was
Ia Swedish woman with her infant.
bound for Rockford, her home being near
that city. In a ~ OF temporary insanity
she attempted 20 get OF the train at Ches-
ter, but was dissuaded. A little later.
however, she broke the window with her
elbow and attempted 10 lump out with
her child. She was half way out of The
window when caught. and IL requIred
four men 10 hold her. She was finally
quieted and taken IN charge by friends on
arriving AZ Rockford
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-14
AN IMMENSE sHIPMENT
Sugar Coming West Before the First O
April

Sugar Coming Wcst Beforo tho F.rst q
April
New York, March l3-An immense
shipment Of sugar will be- made 10 the
west before April !, when the section of
the Mckinley bill abolishing tho duty goes
into effect The Southwestern Railway
and Steamship association has decided TO
divide the sugar into percentages, as it D.
feared that the unusually large consign-
ments will tempt some one Of the roads 10
make very low rates 10 the sugar trust on
condition that 10 gets all the business.
The SOuthwe~trrHers seem not % have
very much confidence In each other. There
was no evidence that any one Of them was
after all the sugar, but they imagined that
the forbcarance could not last aud that %
simuitaucous attempt was to bc made for
the whole lot. This would demOrallzc
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-14
Refueed Its Support

TORONTO, March 13-A special cable
dispatch from London 10 the Globe says:
Sir Henry Tyler publishes long reply TO
Sir Charles Tupper's charges. He shows
how, on February %, Sir Charles had a
long interview with General Manager
Sergent, Of the Grand Trunk railroad
and urgently asked for the support Of the
company In the present emergency, prom
ising tn return that II the government
was sustained, the company should have
the fullest and most friendly support
from the government when required
Because this request was refused. Tupper
turns around TO smite the company With
bitter invectives.
Tho only Interests the company has In
Canada are those Of the Grand Trunk.
Tyler thinks the company is In better
position to regard the government victory
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-14
THE BUILDING BOOM
Plans and Specifications for the Episco-
copal Church Asked For

Secretary Blssell, Of st. James parish
Of the Episcopal church, has been in
structed to advertise for plans and speci-
fcations for church and rectory, both
buildings not to exceed $1,000 in cost.
The plans are TO be submitted April /.
The trustees Of the Episcopal church
have been meditating for some time on
the character, style and cost Of church
and have finally concluded TO advertise
for plans. Fairhayen can boast Of sey-
craI magnificent church ediiices, and IL is
proposed that the Episcopal church shall
equal any on Beiiingham bay.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-14
Miasing Count Pound

SANTA BARBARA, Cal, March 10 Count
George karolyi who ran away from home
and came toAmcrica and married IN Oak
land without the consent or knowledge of
bis family, has been located here
The Titled young man dcvotcs most OF
his Time 90 carrying about a number OF
dOG-, and trouble over them with his
laHdlady revealed bis Identity. tie was
arIe,trdy and put under bonds TO move
Into nILu- nuarler..
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-14

SAN FEANcI-co, March l3-There is a
probability the United States cruiser
Charleston viii be utilized o. convey the
commi.s sion 10 investigate seal life lD
Bcriug sea. n Is Tumored that Secretary
Blaine has already completed the list Of
officers that hc desires 10 have represent
the United states. Professor EllicOtt viii
be detailed 10 accompany the commission.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-14
ANOTHER INDUSTRY
A Boat Builder in Fairhaven Seeking
Location

n BOAT Bullder IN falrnaVen SeeHlnH a
Location
Mr.. William A. Bell arrived in the city
yesterday from New York. Mr.. Bell Is
making a tour Of the sound, with a view
OF locating permanently, aud is looking
for location in which to engage IN the
business Of boat building. In conversa-
ton with a HERALD reporter Mr.. Bell
stated that Bellngham BaY was the best
site for establishing his business he had
seen. The bay was well protected
from wind, and almost everything needed
in the construction Of boats can be easily
obtained
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-14

The Hess Grand Opera company, with
Francesca Guthrie the famous prlna
donna, Henri Bovet the great tenor from
the Theatre Lyrique, Paris; William
Mertens, the greatest living baritone;
Pier Deiase0, the great basso and mag
nlhcent chorus and orchestra will pos
itively appear at Thistle's opera house TO-
night
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-14

DUBLIN, March 13-Peter Mcdonald,
member OF the commons for North sligo.
died suddenly at Kingston. He was a
supporter OF ParReil.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-14

as a result OF its independent action than
If Scrgent had shown subserviency. Ser
gent, he says, deserves the support and
approval Of every one connected with the
company.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-14

BUEN0- AYERS, March i3-The family
Of Balmaceda are safe in the Argentine
Republic. The latest advices from San
tlago are 10 the effect that the city Is be-
ginning to be- turbulent. owing to the re-
ported successes Of the insurgents. An
attempt 10 hold an election on last sun
day was a complete failure. only the gov
ernment officials and employees taking
part, the people generally holding aloof'
convinced that the old regime In Chill Il
abundanty supplied With money and paw
for all provisions and private properly
taken BY thcm
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-14
Miners in Diatress

IANEsvuLE, o., March 13-Work at the
coal mines Of Rondville, Hooking county,
twenty miles southwest Of this city. has
been suspended for several weeks. The
miners are destitute aud the families OF
many OF them are suffering for the neces-
saries Of life.
This morning shortly after daylight
City men proceeded in body 10 Mccoy &
Williams store broke open the ware
house and carried Of thirty barrels Of
liour and several hundred pounds Of meat.
They have made no attempt to conceal
their identity, bat say that they had ia
either steal or starYe Active measures
are being taken TO inquire into the wants
OF the people and relieve suffering
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-14

Nearly al the leading people OF What
com and this city have secured seats for
the only appearance Of the Hess Opera
company tonight. at Thisfle's opera
house. Everybody should attend the
magnificent performance.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-14

The greatest musical event Of the year
Is the appearance of the Hess Grand
Opera company this Saturday evening
with Francesca Guthrie and the greatest
artists In this country. Society people IN
Whatcom and here are al turning out en-
masse 10 give this magnificent company a
superb reception.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-14

For a good > cent cigar. go TO Hunter.
1OI2- m II ct
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-14

Hunters cent cigars are the best.
1909 nell ct
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-11-19
UDt Rtaettor.
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Rev. Geo. Merriam, formerly of this
city. but now of Usage, was in town
over Sunday.
EFT. Ellison and W. NJ. Sherwood
went to Chapman to attend a high
school meeting.
Rev. D. ". Ross, TaImage's success
full minister, drove in to do some Sat
urday shopping.
Miss Menzie, of Rochester, y. Y,
stopped off yesterday on her way home
from Denver to visit the Misses Nc
Master.
&c. Little left yesterday for Kan
sas City. He will 90 on to New York
to attend a meeting of the executive
committee of the national republican
league.
Rev. II. Davidson, editor of the
Evangelical Visitor, left at noon for
his old home in Harlan, Mich, to
attend church dedication and visit
friends.
Rev. T. T. Stauffer, formerly of this
city but who is now one of the leading
pastors of Lincoln, Neb., is in the city
visiting friends and will remain over
Sunday.
Rev. F. NJ. Jackson, of Exeter, Clay
county, who is helping Rev. Ross in
revival meetings at Talmage' accom-
panied his friend to town today and
called on the REFLECTOR.
Hon G. w. Hurd returned at noon
from Minneapolis where he has been
acting as judge pro TEN of the SOth dis
trict during the trial of an important
land case in which Judge Thompson
was interested.
OIL. Moore went to Topeka over
the Rock Island to attend the meeting
of the council of administration of the
G A. R., held there today to make
arrangements for the state encamp-
ment. Mr.. Moore is a member Of the
f.ounciI
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-11-19
Navarro Nuggets.
special REFLECTOR Correspondence

Special REFLECTOR Correspondence.
NAVARRO, Nov. 1.-THE River
Brethren love feast was well atteeded
Sunday, the house being we'll filled
notwithstanding the threatening
weather.
Miss Myrtle Wick spent Saturday
and Sunday with her parents in the
north part of the county.
Quite a number observed the eclipse
Sunday evening but clouds passing
prevented a good view until it was
nearly half passed.
Grandma Shockey had the misfor-
tune to fall down cellar a few days
ago, breaking her wrist.
E. Dyer and wife started for Iowa
today 20 visit daughter before they
start for California.
Mr. and Mrs. Thompson, of Little
River, are here visiting their son, A.
H., and like the looks of Dickinson
county very much.
D. B. Horton and wife spent Monday
in Abilene and Mr.. Hams, who is here
looking after Col. Anderson's interests.
attended to the store and business
generally while D. B. was away.
The indications for stormy day last
Saturday morning prevented several OF
the teachers from attending the insti.
tute at Banner.
Hurrah for the Belle Springs cream.
cry! A thirty cent raise in the price
of milk for last month is highly appre
ciated by its patrons.
Ice froze one and half inches thick
Monday night. The thermometer at
daylight down to zero reminds US that
winter Is nearly here.