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Los Angeles herald., 1892-05-10
DID JACOB LIE,
An Embarrassing Prcdicamcnt OF a Man.
chester (England) shipowner.


An Embarrassing Prcdicamcnt Of a Man.
chester (EnsIand) shipowner.
A good story is told of q shipowner of
Liverpool, Quaker named Jacob, who
prided himself on his honesty. He
would not have told downright false
hood to save the value Of his best craft.
Jacob suffered one of his best ships to
set sail from Calcutta for home without
any insurance upon either vessel or
cargo. At length he became uneasy.
He was confident his ship had encount-
cred bad weather, and he feared for her
safety. In this strait he went to his
friend Isaac.
He called him "Friend," though Isaac
was one of the children of Israel. "Friend
Isaac" he said, 'Iwould like for thee TO
insure my ship which is atsea. Ishould
have done it before, but have carelessly
neglected it. If thee canst have the pol
icy signed all ready for delivery at
o'clock on the afternoon of tomorrow, I
will send and get it, and send thee the
money in full"
Isaac did not seem to be anxious to in
sure the ship, but, being told that no
unfavorable intelligence had been heard
from her, he said he would have the pol
icy made out to take effect on and after
3 o'clock of the following day, but to
cover the ship and cargo from leaving
India Early ON the following morning
Jacob received message by the hand
OF captain just arrived to the effect
that his ship was stranded and her cargo
lost. This was very unfortunate.
Should friend Isaac happen to hear
the news before the policy was made
out he would not make it out at all, or
If it was made out and not signed he
would not sign it, What was to be done?
Jacob wanted to act honestly. Itwould
not be right to let Isaac go on and make
out the policy under such circumstances.
Finally he hit upon plan. He sum-
moned his confidential clerk and said:
"Tell friend Isaac that have heard from
my ship, and if the policy is not signed
he need not sign it," The clock was
close upon the hour of when the clerk
arrived at Isaac's Office. Friend Jacobs
message was delivered; the ship had
OSOAA dCetu lfOul, buO IL Uuo POlCy was
not signed he need not sign it.
81 think am in season to save it,
the clerk said. 'No, SIR" answered
Isaac promptly and emphatically. In
truth the policy Of insurance had not
been signed, for the insurer had been in
doubt. When Isaac heard the message
he judged at once that the ship was safe
and that Jacob sought to save the heavy
item of premium he had agreed to pay.
mo, sir, he said, "you are not in time.
It is past 3 o'clock, the policy is signed;
I will go and get it,"
He slipped out and hastily finished and
signed the policy, and having dried the
ink he brought the document to the
clerk, demanding in return the sum
which had been agreed upon. The money
was paid and the policy was taken home
to friend Jacob, who received it very
gladly. The end can be readily i'm
agined.-Manchester England) Times.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-05-10
POMONA.
City Division-New school Houses
News Notes.

City Division--New school Houses
News Notes.
POMONA, May 9.-Canvassers are still
out securing signatures for cutting
down the city limits. We have seen
one Of the petitions containing fifty or
sixty names and there are five in cir
culation. The division proposition furn-
isheH a theme for many and heated
arguments.
NEW SCHOOL HOUSES.
The contracting house mover began
today work on moving the Central
school house to the back part of the
school lot. When that is done, excava-
tion will begin at once for the
new building. The people of
Pomona certainly show q pro-
gressive spirit in having two 1000
school buildings erected. The cheap
ness of lumber at the present time will
be favorable feature of building this
summer, and equally as good buildings
can be erected for $17 900 or $4,000 as
could be built with lumber at former
prices for $22, 900 or $4,000. Pomona is
determined to.look we'll to the educa-
tional interests of the rising generation.
NOTES.
Rev. Manford Clark, pastor of the
Universalist church, wishes to apollo
gize for the non-appearance of Miss
Mariner of Pasadena and Mrs. Andrews
of the came place at an entertainment
and social last Friday night. Sickness
prevented their taking their advertised
part in the programme.
Elliott & Osgoodby began brick-mak-
ing. this morning, and will turn out
about 10000 per day. Their first kiln
will contain 100, 900 bricks. Their yards
are on Phillips ranch, southwest oi
town, where Mason & Mullally formerly
made No. quality of brick.
Strong & Co. shipped three carloads
of oranges east today over the Santa
Fe, and Phil Stein received carload of
wagons over the same line. If the Santa
Fe branch was extended to Pomona
to Lordsburg that company would do a
very much larger volume of business
than it does with our people.
The funeral yesterday of Mr.. and
Mrs. Stringfield's daughter was one of
the largest ever seen here. She was a
general davorite with all who knew her.
A. j. Half was arrested last night
charged with assault, and lodged in Jail.
His trial will take place tomorrow before
. jury.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. w. Allen left TODAY
by the Santa Fe for their home in the
east after short visit with Mr.. Aliens
brother ct Claremont.
Mrs. G. F. Loop seems now to be
steadily improving, at which her many
friends rejoice.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-05-10
AN INTERESTING PRIZE FIGHT.
Lilliputian Pugilists Battle at
Coney Island.
Billy Plimmer and Tommy Kelly
Pummel Each Other.
The American Counted Out In the Tenth
Round-Eastern Baseball Games
and Races-LocaI Sport
ing Gossip.
Nv the Associated Press.l

By the Associated Press.l
New York, May "a crowd OF sport
ing men assembled at the Coney Island
Athletic club tonight to witness an in
ternational prize fight between Tom
Kelly of Harlem, champion 110.pound
man of America, and Billy Plimmer,
champion of that weight in England.
Kelly tried to force the fighting in the
first, but Plimmer forced him to cling to
his (Plimmer's) neck for safety.
In the second the Englishman forced
the fighting and made Kelly very eau
tious.
In the third Kelley tried walking
around, but Plimmer followed and gave
him a good many punches, getting few
telling blows in return.
In the fourth Kelly kept up his. run
ning-around tactics and proved himself
a good two-handed fighter, but in the
fifth Plimmer landed q straight left
which made the blood flow freely from
Kelly's mouth.
In the sixth, under the direction of
his seconds, Plimmer forced the fight
of Kelly's face, landing his left almost
at will.
In the seventh Kelly assumed the Of
fensive, but Plimmer met him with the
utmost ease. Several vicious blows
were struck.
In the eighth both men received Sc
we're punishment, but Kelly was forced
into the defensive.
In the ninth Kelly was almost
knocked out by short-arm blows, but
pluckily staggered to his feet and fought
like tiger to the call of time.
In the tenth Kelly showed signs of
quitting, and fell down twice without
receiving q knockout blow. The last
time he was counted out, much to the
disgust Of the assemblage.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-05-10
A Newell Electric Light.

Anovel application of the electric light
may be witnessed in.the vehicles Of the
London General Omnibus company. The
inspectors have been provided with an
electrical apparatus, which, from case
about the size OF q hunting watch fast
ened to the waistcoat, throws a steady,
mild and effective light on the dirtiest
and most tattered tickets. New York
Post.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-05-10
southern Pacific Earsinrs. .

SAN Francisco, May 9.-The Southern
Pacific company's annual report for the
year ending December 81, 1901, WAS is-
sued today. 1t shows gross earnings OF
$50, 400, 600, an increase of 2,100, 200
over the year before. The total earn
ings over operating expenses, including
trackage and other rentals, are SIS. $50, I
600, an increase Of $2,i45, 600. After
deducting all payments from the in
come from operations there is q balance
Of 50, 1854, 900, an increase over 1890 Of
$988 900.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-05-10
The Best Present for a baby.

The best and most sensible present a
man can make baby is handbook,
and the larger the account opened the
better. For the bank account will be
better for the baby in the end, and it
can never throw the father down stairs,
split the drums of his ears, or perform
any other act to disturb your peace of
mind and make you wish that you had
never been born.-R. K. Munkittrick in
Once Week.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-05-10
Guaranteed euro.

We authorize our advertised druggist to sell
Dr.. Kings New Discovery for Consump ption.
Coughs and Colds. upon this condition: If you
are afflicted with . Cough, Cold or any Lung,
Throat. or Chest trouble, and will use this rem
edy as directed, giving It fair trial, and expe-
rlence no benefit. you may return the bottle
and have yonr money refunded. We could not
make this offer did we not know that DR.. Kings
New Discovery could be relied on. II mover
disappOints, Trisl bottles free at c. r. Heinze-
msi'6 drug store, 222 North Main street. Large
niEe SOC. and 81.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-05-10
Baseball Notes

The YoGng Glenalvins defeated the
Cornwall-street nine on Saturday by a
score OF 20 to IL. Edward Hynes and
George Workman constituted the bat
terry for the winners.
:, The East Side Baseball club would
IKE to hear from any nine in the city
under IL. Call or address J. Cooke, 3O5
south Workman street.
several members of the Los Angeles
ciup spent yesterday at Redondo.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-05-10
Illuatra ted annual Hernld.

The ILLUSTRATED ANNUAL HERALD has
just been issued and can be had at the
HERALD business Office and Of all news
dealers. 1t contains forty-eight pages
and about Fifty beautiful illustrations,
principally Of Southern California
scenery. Send it to your Eastern
friends. Price, l5 cents per copy.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-05-10

What Safety Matches Are Made or.
The essential ingredient in "safety
matches" is chlorate of potash mixed
with other combustible substances -
New York Journal.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-05-10
She LoImmiAtca suicide. .Eyvz1

Mrs. r. @. Boo, ct watkins. left this letter:
'sMy hushand-Forgive me II cause you trou-
BILE, but suffer SO. You do rot know what
these long. wakeful. wretched nights are to
me, and am so tired, darltng-the pain will
never he better lie not easy to take my own
life, but have been sick 30 long. Good bye.
my husband. love you-your vie" This i.
but one Of thousands that give up. instead Of
ukDg DR.. Miles Restorative Nerviue, aud being
spaAdily cured OF their wretch ednees. ca to
D. b. Hsnce and gst Sn elegant book aud trial
Los Angeles herald., 1892-05-10

A cocoon of well fed silkworm, it is
said, win often yield thread 1000 yards
long, and one has been produced which
contained / ,295 yards.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-05-10
Why Suffer When Relief is Sure? ?
HEMORRH0IDlNE PILE SALVE IS
the LATEST.

AnobIe remedy for the positive cure
Of Blind. Bleeding, itching, and pro-
truding piles. This salve has been in
use both In the East and West for years
and all that have given II trial speak
loud IN Its praises. The acute pain
ceases Immediately on its application,
and a euro Is permanent. This valua-
BILE sa've is the product Of long years
Of continued experiments by we'll
known Pacific Coast Pharmacist. and
it's use has given the best possible re-
suits. For sale by all druggists in large
metal capped glass jars. price SI.oo.
Suppositorics Of the same composition
sent by mail. on application, at the
above price.
CALIFORNIA & CHICAGO BRUG CO.,
San Francisco. Chicago.
F. w. BRAUN & Co., WholesaleiAge ents
Los Angeles herald., 1892-05-10
In Time.

Shc-Mr. Nicefello - Mr.. George -
George, r.
He-Say no more. I can only be q
brother to you. fai /,
She-But / hayen't
He--No, but I know what you were
going tosay. They all begin that way.
Life.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-05-10

he impurities in, but draws them out. 1t Is
not q cosmetic to cover up, but a cure.
Its Price fs Reasonable. One bottle, which
costs 50, is often sufficient to cure; or three
securely packed in a plain wrapper. Nine.
Ruppert's book, "How to be Beautiful" sent
for cents. NINE. LOUISE POTTS, Agent,
$40 3m 400 s. Broadway, Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-05-10
NINE. A. RUPPERTS FACE BLEACH

Y It's wonderful ef-
feet is known in
almost every house
hold. Thousands
who had diseases
and discoloratiOn
of the skin (includ-
ing moths, freckles,
sallOwness, excee-
,sive redness. PIN
pies. blackheads,
oiliness, etc., have
had their hearts
gladdened by its
use,
|. !, tits Absolutely
III . r m es 8, all
prominent Dhysic-
ians recommend 1t.
1t does not drive
Los Angeles herald., 1892-05-10
!" Royal" in all ways Superior.

find the Royal Baking Powder to be absolutely
pure, containing injurious article whatever The
ingredients only those proper for baking powder
of the highest degree of excellence whoesoeness
and strength. Its entire freedom from lime and alu-
NINA which are found in other baking powders made
from commercial cream Of tartar from phosphaaes.
with alum is an evidence of the remarkable perfection
to which this admirable baking preparation has
been brought in respect the purity Of its ingredients.
and renders it
much superior to any
other I have examined.
or whose composition
has been made known.
E. I. FRISTOE,
Prof Chemistry Columbian University National Medical College,
WASHINGTON, D. c.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-10-15
Gave up the Money.

SPOKANE, Oct. 9-Word has just
reached here of an attempted lynching
last Monday at the camp of Contractor
John Linburg, just east of the summit of
the Cascades, on the line of the Great
Northern. 4 laborer was accused OF
stealing $50 frcm fellow workman. He
denied the theft, but as his reputation
was bad he was not believed. After
short consultation among the men, all of
whom were Fjnlanders, he Was seized,
rope placed around his neck, and be was
hauled Up to the limb OF tree. Linburg,
learning what was going on, fastened to
the scene, and cut the man down, after
he had hanged some minutes and was IL
sensible. After be regained conscious
ness the suspected man was again seized,
stripped and tied to tree and whipped
with rope till his back was horribly
lacerated. He begged plteously for
mercy, and the punishment ceased on his
promising 10 return the money, which he
had hidden. This was done, and he wes
then ordered to leave The camp, which he
did without delay.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-10-15
A Fraud Pu,,ed mn az Last.

. BOISE, Idaho, Oct. 7-Dr. F. Naultens,
the German oculist, who, on the Sd inst.
at Deadwood, s. D., narrowly escaped
lynching at the hands of mob for the
murder of Glen Spurlings, fireman,
lived in Boise for year previous to Feb
ruary last. He soon became notorious
throughout Idaho because of his claim
that he was a son of member of the
royal family of Germany. He had a
peculiar seal ring, which he said was the
gift of his indscreet mother, and he de-
ciared that be received money every
month from his royal relatives. The
Germans of Boise hated him cordially.
Finally he made failure of delicate
operation, and fled from this city, leav
ing many unpaid bills behind. A private
telegram from Deadwood SAYS that Maui
tens is sure to hang.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-10-15
Intery,ewed the Train Robbers.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. IA special re-
porter of the Examiner has just returned
from the Kings river canyon country,
The paper will print to day an interview
between this reporter and Evans and Son
tag, which discredits the recent reports
of their having started for the coast and
elsewhere. 1t says in substance: They
are both we'll, are in an inaccessible
place, and have, ample provisions. The
only wound Evans received in the late
fight at Young's cabin was a Craze flesh
wound over the eyebrow from Nc Ginnnis'
pistol. Son.ag was shot through the
fleshy part of the arm, but the wound is
now healed. They deny that they rob-
bed the train, say they can prove their
innocence by an alibi, and claim that all
the shooting they have done has been in
self defense.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-10-15
Crew of a wrecked Yesse.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 10-The brig j..
d. Spreckels arrived this morning from
Kahului, Hawaiian islands. and reports
the ship William A. Campbell, Captain
Havens, from Port Townsend for Queens
town, was abandoned in gale August
% in latitude IA deg. north, longitude
100 deg. west. The mate and ten men
and boy arrived in boat at Kahului
September 90, but Captain Havens and
wife and child and the remainder OF the
crew. who embarked ia aBother boat. had
not arrived when the SprecketS left, and
it is feared they have been lost. Both
boats were bound for Hilo. The mates
boat was without watsr eight days. The
men arrived safely, but the hoy's condi
tion is doubtful, The Campbell sprung
leak during the gale, and 1t Is supposed
she foundered
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-10-15
Real Estate Transfers.

Oct. 4.-James e Feak to James +
Reeder. parcel Of land in sec l3. tp n, 10
e; $500.
Oct. 4.-Virgil Winchell and wife to
Elizabeth E Boardman; set of sw4. sec Is,
tp 2 n, IL e; 5000.
Oct. 6.-Board of commissioners Of state
school lands to John M Davis; nw4, sec 80,
tp A s. IA e; $500.
Oct. 6.-State of Oregon to John M.
Davis; nw4 of sw4. sec 25. tp 4 s. "A Q; $50.
Oct. 6.-Frank Huott and wife to Joseph
Sherar; set Of nw4. sec 80, tip n,r IA o;
$3.50.
Oct. en- M Gushing and wife to Seu-
fert Bros & Company; 7.3l acres in sec 81.
tp n, ID e; $l75.
Oct. 6.-State Of Oregon to NJ M Cush-
ing; 81 of swt. sec 81, tp 2 n, Ia Q;
$229. .25.
Oct. 6.-John s HARRISON to Robert e
HARRISON; undivided half interest of sw4 OF
set sec l3, tp 2 n. 10 e; also undivided I
interest to Is acres in same section; $3.50.
Oct. 7.-Serphine Mace to Pollic Haden
Davis; Ell of net, sec % tp 3 S. lSe; $500.
Oct. John Melville and Ella Melville
to Cora Belle Blocksidge; lots L and K,
block 5, Ft. Dalles reserve; $1,000.
Oct. s.-Charlotte Hall to y R Husbands;
lots 10 and IL. block 2. Wacoma; $1,000.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-10-15
From Tuesday,s Daily.

The sale of city lots to-day was quite
lively, and the prices realized very liberal.
Hon. A. s. Macallister and wife were
passengers on the boat from Portland last
evening.
The late rain has made the fair grounds
In excellent condition, and visitors will not
be annoyed by dust as IN former years.
Mr.. ]. b. McDonough, formerly proprie-
tor of the sample rooms corner Court and
Second streets, has been in the city several
days.
Hon. W. II. Wilson and Mr.. W. s. Cram
will represent Friendship lodge, No. 9, K.
of P, at the grand lodge, now in session in
Eugene.
Mr.. II. Mccoy. one of the pioneer farm
ers of Wasco county, is IN the city to-day.
HIS harvest this year was better than many
of his nelghbors, but not nearly an average
one.
Eagle: Last Tuesday the Long Greek
and Canyon City stage had runaway on
Long Greek mountain, in which the old
thoroughbrace was pretty badly wrecked,
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-10-15
The Barry Norris Case.

ASTORIA, Oct. THE testimony in
the, Barry kidnaplng case is all in to
night, except two witnesses for the de.
fense. The witnesses for the prosecution
were examined this morning. The pros
ecution attempted to prove that Norris
was confined in the city Jail By Barry
without legal process, and that he was
forced on board the vessel contrary to bis
will. Witnesses for the defense were
called this evening, and the testimony
was devoted principally to proving shat
Darius Norris shipped on the Sierra
Blanca OF his own free will, and that it
was not unusual to ship sailors from the
county jail. The defense failed to prove
that it was usual to ship sailors from the
county Jail, and the prosecution proved
that Mr.. Barry had establised q precedent
in shipping a man held for violation of
state laws. The case will probably go to
the jury to morrow afternoon.
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quietly: "Excuse me, madam, but was
born IN Louisville, KY" The critic made
her apology. and hasty exit.
Pendleton Tribune: The passengers on
No. going west last night, think they had
narrow escape from taking trip to
eternity. As the train was rushing along
near Meacham, with an extra heavy load of
human freight, the engineer saw a bonfire
on the track, and what looked like tramp
standing in front of the engine, wildly ges-
ticulating with his arms and shouting with
his beet lung power. At first the engineer
thought the man was only trying to get the
train to slack up In order to catch a ride.
But upon coming nearer a huge pile of rocks
was seen on the track, ready to plunge the
train down into the gorge, which yawned
some thirty feet below them. The mo-
mentum was SO great that the brakes could
not bring the train to standstill. The en-
gine passed over the rocks and off the track,
leaving the coaches standing. Getting out,
the passengers and traIumen were informed
that the savior of their necks found the
rocks either piled on the rails or having slid
there from hboye. He had asiduously de-
voted the few moments remaining before
No. came along to removing them. Find
ing he could not clear the track he built a
Ere and tagged the train.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-10-15
TELEGRAPHIC.
Two supposed Cases Of Cholera

ToNAwANDA, N. Y, Oct. Two new
cases of cholera are reported IN the house
at Ironton where the Kalmas, father and
son, died, and the excitement here is in
tense. In little four room house there
live nine people who came to this country
three months ago, and were employed at
the iron works here. Frank Kalmas died
nine hours after he was attacked, and his
son died of the same disease after an ill
ness even shorter. This morning it Is re-
ported Kalmas' wife and an Austrian
named Falisch are down with the disease,
but in milder form. The health au
thoritics are greatly disturbed and have
asked for instructions from the state
board of health. The house is quaran-
tined, and the bedding and furniture in
the rooms occupied by the Kalmas
burned. A lot Of mail from Europe was
found in the house and it was also de-
stroycd. DR.. Jayne said to-day that the
disease had every appearance of genuine
cholera, but thinks It may be sporadic
cholera The people in the house, be
said, had been eating tainted meats and
rotten vegetables The surroundings are
generally of an uncleanly character.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-10-15
A PECULIAR Fatality.

TACOMA, Oct. IA fatal accident oc-
CURED to-day at Links planning MILL
Joseph Storasii, who ran the large mould
ing machine, was struck by a sharp knife
of the moulder, which broke from Its
fastening and flew out and bit him in the
chest. Storasli dropped as if shot. The
steel knife broke two ribs and the ster-
mum, entering the chest cavity and sever.
ing several arteries. The blood gushed
out in large jets. All that three surgeons
could do was to fill the wound with lint
This did not stop the flow, and slowly he
bled to death, diving after ten hours agonV
at to night. He was conscious to the
last and ruade his will. Siorasil had a
presentlmept that the accident was going
to happen, and, on going 10 work this
morning, told the other employees that
some one would be killed before night
Two hours later, at 10 o'clock, he was In
jured. He was Norwegian, % years
old, and single.