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Los Angeles herald., 1892-03-06
The Raslxing Shark.

The ferocity of sharks is not necessa-
rily in proportion to their size. For ex-
ample. there is the great basking shark,
SO called because of its habit Of lying
motionless at the surface of the water.
It often attains length of nearly forty
feet, but its teeth are small compare
lively, and it probably never attacks
man. depending upon small fishes and
crustacea for its diet. Another name for
this species is ''sail fish," because of its
great back fin, which shows out of the
water like sail when it is basking.
Although sluggish ordinarily and cas-
lily harpooned, it exhibits great activity
and enormous strength when struck, div
ing Immediately to the bottom and re-
quiring great length of rope to hold
it. These basking sharks are caught
for their livers off the coast of Iceland,
and the oil obtained is used to adulterate
cod liver oil.-W Washington Star.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-03-06
HALLS tAN1lsEpTIc, CREAM sALyE.

For family use, is rapidly gaining ascend
ency oyer all others. For burns and scalds
1t is the most soothing in the world. Try
it and be assured.
CoLUsA, CAL, Sept II, 1889.
HALL MFG. Co.: Gentlemen, II can
heartily recommend your Antiseptic Cream
Salve to all persons suffering froru sore of
any kind of long standing, as have had oc-
casion to test its merits For two and ono
half years have had sore on my leg, caused
by erysipelas, and at times the itching and
burning were almost unbearable. Altar
trying medicines prescribed by physicians
and remedies suggested by friends, receiv-
ing no relief until tried bottle Of Halls
Antiseptic Cream Salve, which I found to
work like magic, because it gave immedi-
ate relief to the itching and burning sensa-
tion, and after all these years of suffering.
feel that have found medicine that should
find its way into every household.
Respectfully, j. D. RooxR.
For sale at
j. ]. BUEHLER & co., PHARMACIES,
247E First ST., Los Angeles. Price, soc. and 81.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-03-06
Names of the mississippi River.


An anonymous writer has asserted
that from the nv,uth Of the Ohio to the
source OF the Mississippi it was known
as Pe-he-ton-at, an Algonquin signifca-
ton of abode or habitation Of furies.
The same writer asserts that l.. M.
Gould is authority for the statement
that an analysis Of the word shows that
it does not mean father of waters. ;.
''Mis-sisk" means grass" "Mis-sisk-ke-
on" "weeds;" "Mis-sisk-ke.' medical
herbs" and "Mis-ku-tuk" "the broad
bottom Ands" OF the river Thus the
tribes inhabiting the bottom lands were
called Mis-shu-tan or meadow people,
from which the assertion comes that the
literal meaning Of the word is 1.-THE river
of meadows OF grass. But it is believed
that the latter designation is fanciful
idea, in the light of other and very posi-
tive information which has come down
to us.
A Jesuit father (Allonez). who first
made personal acquaintance with the
"Nssoressiouck, speaks of them as liv-
ing toward the west, near the great river
called Messipi, memorable remark, it
being the first time "a. D. 1867 that the
word was noted by any French writer.
1t would appear that, il Groseilliers and
Raddison, to whom must be awarded
the honor of discovering the upper waters
of the river west of the great lakes,
noted the name in any diary kept by
them, it was probably lost when Groseil-
liers, like Joliet at a later date, was up
set in the st. Lawrence on his return
from the second voyage. Goldthwaite's
Geographical Magazine.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-03-06
How They Picked Him Out.

'Out here considered myself fairly
well dressed" he said; but had hard
ly touched New York before knew
wasn't quite in it. A man rushed up to
me, grabbed my hand and said unctu-
ously, Halo, Tompkins! How's every
thing in Kankakeey wasn't as green
as l looked, however, and merely said,
Fine, Smith, fine: but let go. for I'm
working that game myself
II at once ordered suit of clothes
from Broadway tailor, bought hat,
patronized the swellest haberdasher
could find and kept to my hotel until the
clothes were ready. When was attired
in my new suit fancied that l couldn't
be singled out from the loungers of the
avenue on Sunday afternoon. But my
friends, the bunko steerers, kept right
after me. | couldn't go half dozen
blocks before I'd be hailed and have my
hand shaken was Patterson from
Helena, Boyd from Bodie. Clancy from
Muskingum and Smith, Jones and Rob-
inson from all sections of the broad
land 1t got to be dreadful bore.
FINALLY, when had been accosted
twice in one block. said to my new ac-
Quaintance:
"'See here. old man, I'm on to you,
but if you'll tell me how you fellows all
spot me for wild greenhorn III give
you ten.
"'That's easy he said, reaching for
the money Those high heeled boots
were called in here in New York when
was baby
$50 have concluded that the old
adage must be changed to read, Every
man is known by his boots. '"-San Fran
cisco Examiner.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-03-06

pany. Mr.. Pfeffer informs us that this
tree was supposed to be the Atroviola-
cea. 1t first bore fruit three years ago
and was notable on account of being the
earliest ripe of any of his olives. 1t bore
the next year and this year also, being
quite in contrast to most trees which
did not bear we'll in this section.
The fruit is rather sweeter than the
Mission olive, and seems to have great
deal of oil in it. 1t is pleasant to eat,
particularly after having been picked a
few days, and anyone who is fond OF the
ripe picked olive would be pleased with
the taste of this. 1t seems to have about
same proportion of pulp and stone as the
Mission. We have sent some of them to
Mr.. Cooper and to Mr.. Kimball, and
await their remarks upon it.-[Santa
Clara Valley.
ABOUT NITRATE OF SODA.
Our citrus trees have received severe
shock. To start the tree on the road to
new health and vigor strong tonic is
necessary. There is nothing in the whole
list of fertilizers that has the quick.
tonic effect of nitrate of soda. Every
intelligent grower will endorse this
statement. With the trees in their pres
ent condition, 500 pounds or less for
young groves per acre is the best thing
the orchardists can do for his grove, and
at cents per pound for the nitrate, it is
a most iudicious investment. The
nitrate should be sowed round the tree
not too close to- the trunk and simply
cultivated in. There is no loss by
evaporation. Every ounce is absorbed
by the earth and will have an almost
immediate effect in starting new, Wig
orous and healthy growth. The nitrate
should be applied in March and from
then on to early summer. The gound
should be moist when applied and i'm
mediately after application cultivate
well.-[ Pomona Times.
PROFITS IN PRUNEs.
One mile east of Santa Rosa, Sonoma
county, there is an eight-acre prune or
chard owned by Mrs. A. Fox. Postmas-
ter Farmer of Santa Rosa has charge Of
the orchard, and has figured out the cost
and profit for the Republican: The
amount paid out for pruning and clear.
ing away brush was $106.75; for spray
three times, $34; for cultivating six
Cime5, *oVi loI noeiuR arouuu the
the trees, $l9.25; for raking around
the trees, $l1.25; total, $263 20;
less $40 deducted for work done on
peach and pear trees, leaving the labor
of producing the prunes at $253. 20.
To gather and deliver the prunes cost
$288.5o, which makes the total cost of
producing and marketing $641.70. On
tho eight acres there were produced
13l, 1888 pounds of prunes, which were
sold at $50 per ton or $I979 SO. The net
profit ON the crop was the difference be-
tween the cost of production and
marketing and the price received, or
$144S.15. Every bit of labor was paid
for and all of the cost of raising, except
the replanting of few trees, which were
put in last year, is included in the
statement.--I Exchange.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-03-06

during the coming season. Cut jet
crowns remain stylish and jet orna-
ments impart the necessary char
acter to lace and chiffon trim
ming. Toques and capotes are
very small, and the former will be COM
posed largely of black lace and cut jet,
lightened by white, or brilliant macre
flower. FANNIE FIELD.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-03-06
O, what : Oou.h.

viii you heed the warning? The signal per-
haps OF the sure approach OF that more terrible
can afford for the sake Of saving SOC. to run
the risk and do nothing for 1t. We know from
experience that Shiloh's Cure will cure your
cough. 1t Eever fails. This explains Why
more than Million Bottles were sold the pask
year. It relieves Group and whooping cough at
once. Mothers, do not be without 1t. For
Plaster. Sold Wholesale by Haas, Bax1ch =
Co., and all retail drueSists.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-03-06
Dyspepsia and Liver Compliant.

Is 1t not worth the small price of 75c to free
yourself Of every symptom of these distressing
complaints? If you think 20 call at our store
and get bottle Of Hhiloh's Vitalizer; every bot
tie has prints q guarantee on It; use accord.
tnely, and II 1t does You no good it will cost
you nothing. Sold Wholesale by Haas, Baruch
4 Co.. and al retail druggists.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-03-06

Children Cry tet Pitchers Casto.ia::
Los Angeles herald., 1892-03-06

Do yow scant help! IF 20, insert an ad
On our clsssifed pegs.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-03-06

Children Cry for Pitchers Castosia.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-12
Death Due to Starvation.

NEW HAVEN, Conn.,, April 11.-"Dutch
Annie" Oviats, an outcast, died Of star
walton in squalid basement at No. 44O
Howard avenue early yesterday. Her hus-
band is an habitual drunkard, and she,
too, was heavy drinker and had been
arrested many times. She became i'll
several days ago and her husband failed
to provide any food for her. The police
were informed of her condition by an
anonymous letter, but no attention was
paid TO it. DIR. MoCabe went to her aid
last night. but she was dying then.
Now the police intend to make an inyesti-
cation
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-12
Argentina's Ele ction Quiet.

BUENos AYREs, April 1O.-The cleo
ton for provincial delegates to elect a
President passed off quietly The Radi-
Gals abstained from voting. The Con-
Citation party was victorious. After tho
elections state of siege was reimposed.
The majority of the delegates elected
favor Saenz Pena for president. The
presidential election is fixed for June
IL. Uribrru heads the list of the cleo.
tors chosen in the capital. and will
probably be elected vice president. The
people of Argentine are asking them
selves the meaning Of the action of dis
tant powers in seeking naval depots in
Argentina. Russia has asked the use of
Staten Island
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-12

The evidence in the case of the COM
monwealth VS.. John Smith, for the
murder of Peter Aliff on the 23d day of
last July, is all in and the counsel on
both sides are making the arguments.
When court opened yesterday morn
ing at 1Vo'clock the witness for the de-
Tense who was to testify was not pres
ent and the counsel declared they were
ready for argument.
The prosecution called John H.
Blackwell to the witness stand. lie
testified as to George Aliff's testimony
before the grand jury when Smith was
indicted.
for the prosecution, who spoke for over
two hours. His argument to the jury
was eloquent and powerful. The court
then adjourned until after dinner.
Alter the court had resumed business
in the afternoon Col. Berkeley, of the
defense, addressed the jury. He made
forcible and logical speech He
said that Smith as wife beater and a
maltreater of his family had been
cleared by those who best knew-the
wife of his bosom and his immediate
rotations. 1t was concocted scheme
to get Smith into trouble. He was
invited to Alif's house. The evidence
OF MIR. Robertson and Alice Payne who
were stationed where everything could
be seen, show that there was a conspiracy
and deep laid scheme to get Smith in
trouble. He referred to the discrep.
ancies and inconsistencies in the owl
denco for the prosecution.
A. a. Phlegar, for the defense, began
by asking for a patient hearing and
proper rendering. II cannot ask for an
acquittal, neither can 1 ask for the life
blood of the prisoner The evidence
does not show murder in the first de-
gree. 1t may show manslaughter."
The whole speech of Mr.. Phlegar was
masterly effort to prove that while
Smith was guilty Of manslaughter he
did not murder Aliff, and should not,
under the law, BIO convicted.
Tho crowd in the courtroom still re-
mains the same. The prisoner retains
his composure. His wife and sister,
who have remained by his side through
all these bitter hours, were moved to
tears by tho argument of the counsel on
both sides.
Tho arguments will be finished by
noon to-day, and it may be reasonably
expected that the jury will render a
decision to night.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-12
TELEGRAPHIC FLASHES.

Eight cases OF small pox have been
reported at the bureau OF vital stats.
tics, in New York, since Saturday.
Tho steamer City of Fitchburg, OF the
Old Colony Line. was burned ut her dock
at Now Bedford yesterday morning and
severely damaged. Her cargo, consist
ing of miscellaneous freight, was ruined.
There was killing frost and freeze
around Danville Sunday nighs, destroy
ing early fruit and seriously damaging
growing vegetables.
Notices we're pntup In the Phoenix Iron
Compiny's works at Pheonixville, Pa,
yesterday that work will be- suspended
In al the departments except tin shops
No. and No until Monday, April 1s.
This suspension affects 1000 men.
Seyfert Sc Bros. rolling mill, at
Seyfert. Pa, and Simon Seyfert's mill
at Gibraltar. employing $50 and 100
hands respectively will shut down this
week indefinitely, owing to the depres-
sion in the iron business.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-12
The Cold weather.

WASHINGTON, April ll.-[Speciall-
The weather bureau furnishes the fol-
lowing special bulletin t, the press:
The weather reports of yesterday and
this morning show tho occurrence of
unusually cold weather for this season of
the year over nearly the entire country
east of tho Rocky Mountains. The
temperatures throughout tho region
cast Of the Mississippi, except in New
England, ranged from ten to fifteen de-
grees below tho average for the season
and in New England from five to eight
degrees below. Freezing temperatures
were reported from as far as South as
Central and Southwestern North Caro-
lima, Central Tennessee, and Illinois,
Northern Missouri and Southern Ne
bfaska. minimum temperature of
twenty-five degrees is reported this
morning from Parkersburg, w. Va.
Light frosts occurred as far south as
Charleston, s. c. Stationary or g
slightly higher temperature is indicated
for Tuesday for the country east of the
Mississippi.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-12
THE ENGLISH BUDGET.
A Satisfactory Document Pre-
scented.

LONDON, April 11.-lSpecial]-Mr.
Goschen, chancellor OF the exchequer,
presented the budget in the house of
commons to-day. There was full at
tendance Of members and the scene was
very animated. Mr.. Goschen said that
as traveller, in ascending a hill, FREE
quently fancied that he had reached the
highest point only to find thatit was not
the top, so had 1T been for the past
three weeks his experience with the
financial prosperity of the country. The
estimates had been framed on the the
DRY that the top had been attained, vet
curve led onward and upward.
1000 fortune again permitted him to
submit budget showing a surplus of
1,O67 ,000 pounds. This was largely due
to the expenditure departments. for it
was not to any extent due to any ex-
pansion of revenue. There had been a
time when he had suffered great anxi.
ETY.. During January and February the
prospect was not bright. but during
March 1t was better and this enabled
MIN to submit satisfact tory result.
In the last budget the estimate of ex-
penditures was 90, 264 900 pounds actual
expenditures were 90, 92S, 900 pounds,
leaving surplus of 336, 900 pounds.
This was remarkable small difference
between the estimate and actual ex-
penditure. The total estimate of the
expenditures during the last three
years was 264,0OO,OOO pounds; total diff
ference in expenditure was only 1877, 600
pounds. This statement was received
with cheers. Analysing the revenue
Mr.. Goshen said that the customs pro-
duced 10,736.OOo being SO, 600 above the
sum calculated upon. 1t was not
alcohol that caused tho increase this
year, but tobacco.
The revenue tax from tea was ex-
ceedingly satisfactory, yielding $4,000
over the estimates, tobacco produced
995s,oOo. being $4,000 above the pre-
vious year. All this, Mr.. Goschen do
clared, proved that the wages had not
fallen and that there was still q widely
diffused prosperity among the working
mon. Excise revenue showed $4,000
pounds over the ostim ate. The increase
in the consumption of home spirits was
greater in England than in Ireland or
Scotland, being 616 per cent. in Eng
land against 35 in Scotland and per
cent. in Ireland. More spirits were con-
Sumed than beer
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-12
AT TIE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
Congress Had an Easy Time
Yesterday.
But Little Work Was Done bv Eithes,
branch-senate Spent Most of the Day
inthe Consideration of Executive Bnsf-
ness-Dtstrict of Columbia Matters
Were Discussed by the House and
Several Local Bills Passed.

WASHINGTON, April 11.-[Speciall-
In the Senate yesterday the House bill
to place cotton ties on the free list was
referred to the finance committee.
Mr.. Stewart offered resolution call
ing on the Secretary of the Treasury for
information connected with tho purchase
and coinage of silver, and gave notice
that he would occupy about fifteen min.
utes tomorrow in calling attention to
the monthly statement of the Secretary
OF the treasury as to finances.
The bill, heretofore introduced by Mr..
Gallinger, for q commission to select a
site for sanitorium for pulmonary pa
tents was taken up and Mr.. Gallinger
addressed the Senate. At the close of
his remarks the bill was referred to the
committee on epidemic diseases, and
then, on motion of Mr.. Cameron, the
Senate proceeded to the consideration of
executive business. sAt 4:35 the doors
were reopened and the Senate adj
journed.
In the House on motion, of Mr.. Wise,
OF virginia, bill was passed establish
ing West Point, Va, as o sub. port of
entry and delivery. On motion of Mr..
Grady, Of North Carolina. resolution
was adopted authorizing tho removal of
the remains OF James Gillespie, form
eriy representative from North Caro-
olina, FROM the Presbyterian cemetery
In Georgetown, d. c., to the Congress
sional cemetery.
The floor was then accorded to the
committee on tho District of Columbia.
Several local bills, but OF no general
interest, were passed and the House adj
iourned,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-12
Tho big nridge at nIem,,l,is.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, April lily Yesterday
morning at 10 o'clock iron beams closed
up the gap in tho big cantalever bridge
at TINS point, and the States of Arkansas
anu tennessee were joined. The cele-
bration of tho opening takes place in
tho early part OF May, and tho United
State warship Concord will steam up
tho river and take part in the celebra--
tton. The bridge cost $4,000, 900 and ,
including the trestle work, is about
three miles long. 1t belongs to the COM
pany operating the Kansas City, Fort
Scott and Memphis road.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-12

ERRONEOUS REPORTS.
Richmond Terminal Reorgani-
zation Will Not be Broken.

New YORK. April 11.-[SpecialI "A
local news bureau says that the reorgan-
ization committee of the Richmond and
West Point Terminal railway and the
Warehouse Company made an applica-
ton to-day to the stock exchange to
list Central Trust Company receipts for
first preferred stocks, second preferred
stock, common stock, FIVE per cent con-
solidated gold bonds, and improvement
and equipment gold per cent. bonds,
Of the East Tennessee Virginia and
Georgia Railroad Company on the New
York stock exchange.
The Terminal Company owns SS,7S3,-
200 OF East Tennessee first preferred
stock; S6,356.000, second preferred
stock; S5,S80,000, common stock, and
additional deposits with the Central
Trust Company will practically mean
that there can be nothing whatever in
the reports about the severance of the
East Tennessee from the system and
the plan. The First National Bank
deposited to-day between $780, and
$500, 600 Terminal per cent. bonds.
This would indicate that the reports
pointing to that interest as opponents of
the plans OF reorganization are entirely
erroneous. At the Office of the Central
Trust Company it was said that the de-
posits to-day have been larger than on
any previous day, and nearly all the
clerks in the transfer department. were
Kept busy taking in securities. There
was line of depositors nearly all day.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-12
MONTE CARLOS BIG wINNINGs.

Twenty-Five Million Francs in Six Months
"Pinnger" Wells Losses.
MONTE CARLO. april 1I.-Tho profit
OF tho Casino for the six months ended
April l show 100000 francs against
100000 for the samo period last year.
Tho gambling rooms were crowded
yesterday with Tho usual public du Dla-
manche, but Wells, tho famous plunger,
did not put in an appearance. On Fri
day he played his usual system of maxi
mum at Trente OF Quaraute, but did not
win very heavily. Yesterday ho again.
tackled at Quarante, playing nearly all
the day and losing suddenly and heavily,
1t Is impossible to ascertain Just the
exact amount of his losses, but they ara
estimated at about ESQ, 600 francs.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-12
INSANITY NO DODGE.
Deeming's Conduct at Melbourne Makes
but Little Impression.

Deeming's Conduct at Melbourne Makes
but Little Impression.
MELBOURNE, April 11.-An unclaimed,
leather covered basket, which has lain
in the Bairnsdale railway station since
January last, has just been forwarded
to the police here. 1t has been found
that the name MRS. Dobbs" inscribed
on label on the basket is in Deeming's
handwriting, and key found upon
booming fitted into the lock,
The basket contained apparel for
merly belonging to the murdered Mrs.
Williams, or Deeming (Miss Matthews),
and a portion of Liverpool paper, an
other portion of which was found at the
scene of the murder of Mrs. Deeming,
at Windsor. A search has been insti-
tuted at other railway stations for ar
ticles that may prove useful in connec-
tion with Deeming's conviction.
Deeming continues to pretend that he
is insane, although number of physi-
clans have testified that he is perfectly
sane.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-12
THE MILITIA CALLED OUT.
prospects of Lynchtns Very Bright In
Inlheur County. Neh

prospects of LynchtnG Very Bright In
Malheur County, Neb.
PORTLAND, Ore. April 12.-lSpeciall
toy. Pennoyer has received dispatch
from the sheriff Of Malheur county in
this State. calling upon him to order
out a detachment of State militia TO
quell riot at Vale.
Tuesday last the Baker brothers laid
in wait for VIM. Hum bert, and without
warning riddled him with bullets. The
murder was the result of q quarrel be-
tween the mon over the Democratic
primaries. The Bakers were landed
safely in JAIL but the citizens of Vale
and the surrounding country are gather
ing In large numbers and lynching is
quite probable. Gov. Pennoyer has
ordered the militia to assist the sheriff
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-12
CHINESE MAsoNs AROUSED.
Thev VIII Petition the Chinese Emperor
to Nctaliate on America

BALTIMORE, Md, April 1.-THE
Chinese Free Masons here are busily
engaged in agitation to get up petition
to the Emperor of China to retaliate in
the event of the final passage of the
pending Chinese exclusion bill.
meeting was to have been held here
yesterday afternoon, but it was post
poned on account of tho absence OF
Gong Toy, the grand master. Gong
Foy's Jurisdiction Includes PHILADELPHIA.
Boston, Washington and Baltimore,
though his headquarters are hero.
lie is now visiting the other cities on
this matter. Should tho petition be do :.
cided upon delegation will present it
to the Chinese minister in Washington.