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Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-16
A HOT CONTEST.
The Modesto Irrigation District Contro-
versy in Court.

MODESTO, CAL, Feb. 15.-The pro-
ceedings OF the Modesto Irrigation di
rectors and Attorney Stonsifer are being
tested in the courts. Stonsifer was
served with mandamus to compel him
to exhibit to the public, particularly to
B. Turner, the report of the expert en-
gineer, O. Schussler, of San Francisco,
now locked in Mr.. Stonsifer's safe. The
complaint sets forth that the Modesto
Irrigation district is a political subdi-
vision of the county and public cor
poration; that the attorney will not
show petitioner the report of the engi-
neer on the condition of a section of an
irrigation ditch now in controversy be-
tween Contractor ]. D. Dougald and the
district. The position is maintained
that the report is public record, and
should be open to the inspection of the
public during Office hours. There will
be hot contest.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-16
seouestered Roodle.

SAN FRANIsCo, Feb. 15.-This after.
noon Joseph J. Cochrane was arrested
and booked at the city prison on a
charge of grand larceny. The complaint
alleges that Cochrane in May last sue
ceeded in obtaining from Thomas I.
Howard $3.50, by what means is not
stated, but is rumored Cochrane Sc
cured the money with the understand
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-16
A DaadInck RrnIsan.

REDDING, CAL, Feb. 15.-Thomas
Green, former sheriff of this county,
was elected by the board of supervisors
today to succeed Hopping, deceased. A
deadlock prevailed in the board for a
week, and was settled today by Bidwell,
who was sick and unable to attend.
Ross and Green, the aspirants, were both
Chris Bldwell, brother of
the supervisor, will be under sheriff.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-16
Another american Countess.

New DIRK, Feb. 15.-The wedding of
Count Feetitics and Miss Ella Haggin is
announced to occur on February oath.
The bride is the daughter of Louis Hag-
gin and granddaughter of J. B. Haggin.
Count Festitics comes of one of the old
est and most distinguished families of
the Austrian nobility. The count met
Miss Haggin in Paris and followed her
to this country. He is member Of the
Paris Jockey club and is a noted person
age in society in Paris and Vienna.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-16
SHOT DOWN THE CHUTE.
A Terrible Mining Accident at Aspen,
Colorado.

Terrible Mining Accident at Aspen,
Colorado.
ASPEN, Colo, Feb. 15.-The Mollie
Gibson mine was the scene this morning
OF a terrible accident, which caused the
death of three men. The men were in
the shaft, and in order to get rid of
dirt and rock bulkheaded the shaft at
the fourth level and made chute to
the lower level in adjoining work.
ings. The chute became choked up,
and water was poured on the shale and
rock in it to make it move. Through
carelessness the men stood on the
mass OF dirt, taking no precaution
for their safety. The dirt suddenly
started down the chute, carrying
Michael Egger, aged "A; W. L. Sharp.
aged 20, and Michael Caplers, aged 25,
with it. They were suffocated. VIM.
Bailey was also on the dirt, but caught
hold of timber in the roof and saved his
life
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-16
The New stars yariableness.

LICK OBSERVATORY, CAL, Feb. 15.-
During the past twenty-four hours the
new star has fallen off in brightness
about half its magnitude. So far as
observations made here are concerned,
it was brightest during the evening of
the l4th inst. 1t appears to be subject
to variations Of short periods.
(Signed) E. S. HOLDEN.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-16
NO MORE sLUGeING.
Boxing Has Developed Into a Mild Pas
time in Chicago.

time in Chicago.
CHICAGO, Feb. 15.-Three thousand
people gathered at the Second regi-
ment armory tonight to see Andy Bowen
of New Orleans and Jimmy Murphy
of Michigan slug each other. Greatly
to their disgust police inspector gave
a preliminary exhibition and announced
that no more slugging would be permit
ted IN Chicago. The audience watched
the pugilists go through eight rounds
without striking blow worthy of the
name, except in the second round when
Bowen knocked Murphy down with
right-hander.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-16
A FAMILY AFFAIR.
Complicated Poisoning OF the Lewis and
Helms Families.

MERGED, CAL, Feb. 15.-Jacob Lewis
well-to-do merchant at White Rock,
Mariposa county ,and wife were poisoned
some time ago. Later members OF
Richard Helms family were poisoned.
Helm is Lewis's son-in-law. During
the time between the former poisoning
and the latter, Lewis missed merchan-
disc from his store. Search revealed
the goods in Helms barn. Complaints
have been Issued, charging Helm, his
wife and son with poisoning Lewis and
wife. The parties are now under arrest.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-16
Nearly All for Hill.

ALBANY, N. Y, Feb. 15.-Of 3S4 dele
gates to be selected to attend the Demo-
cratic state convention, 276 delegates
are out of New York and Kings counties.
AT the headquarters of Hill tonight it
was given out that 1913 delegates outside
of New York and Kings have been se-
lected, of whom 120 are for Hill.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-16
Economics Celebrate.

PiTrsBURa, Feb. 15.-The eighty
eighth anniversary of the founding of
the society OF the Economics was cele-
brated at Economy today with appro-
pirate religious and social exercises.
DR.. Teed's friends made no effort to get
in, and everything passed off pleasantly.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-16
A San Bernardino Blaze.

SAN BEnNARDINo, Feb. 15.--Fire broke
out this morning in the jewelry store OF
stock Of about $4,000, fully insured. 1t
is not known how the fire started.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-16

ing that a position on the police force
was worth that amount of money. and
as the position was not obtained, How
ard demanded the return of his money,
but failed to get it.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-16
Bold Burglary.

MODESTO, Feb. 15.-At noon today, in
the absence of the station agent, burg
lars pried open the depot door with
jimmy. They then entered the money
drawer and got $50 in coin. There is
no clue.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-16
Republican Central Committee.

SAN Francisco, Feb 15.-The Repub-
lican state central committee meets in
this city on the 18th of next month,
for the purpose of setting the time at
which the conventions shall meet to Sc
lect delegates to the Republican nation
al convention.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-16
American wheelnen.

COLUMBUS, O.. Feb. l5.-The annual
meeting of the league Of American
dett Of Hartford, CT, president 7. f.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-16

Sheridan, Springfield, ILL.,. first vice.
president; w. L. Brewster, Quincy, ILL.,,
treasurer; secretary, Abbott Bassett,
Boston. The next meeting will be held
in Washington, July 18th, 10Th and
20th
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-16
Belts g. SILENT,

. :
REAL ESTATE AND LOANS
We offer today:
Two valuable business corners on Broadway,
close in; prices are right.
Handsome new residence on Thirtieth street,
near Figueroa, rooms $500.
60x300 fl. lot on west side Figueroa, near
Adams street; adjoins handsome residence; a
bargain at $4,000,
Twenty acres in bearing navel oranges, near
Duarte, which will pay 20 per cent on price
asked This is something choice.
We have several good things to offer. List
your houses for rent with us, the demand ex-
ceeds the supply % I'm
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-16
SAM'L OF POSEN'S TRIAL.
THE LINE OF DEFENSE SET FORTH
BY HIS COUNSEL.

Curtis Testifes in His Own Behalf He
Claims TO Have Been Assaulted and
Robbed and That 1t Was His Assail-
ant Who Shot Policeman Grant.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-16

Good values in Fine Tailoring Perfect
Fit, and large New Stock at 125 w.
Third street. III. A. Getz.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-16
Carpet Mil Destroyed.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 15.-One of Dob
sons carpet mills was destroyed by fire
tonight. Loss, $150,000
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-16

Special attention given to the performance of
all dental operations in the evening by the use
of a Special System of Electric Lights. All
work guaranteed. Prices consistent with First
class work
Office Hours-8 am. to m. Evening
hours. to 10 pm.
DIR. j. A. CRONKHITE Dentist,
455 SOUTH BROADWAY
1-2o 3m Corner Fifth street.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-06-10
A Wren, n Snake and a Cat.


 In the mountain district of Pennsylvania two wrens had built their nest under the caves of an old farmhouse, and there they reared small and interesting family. Among the attaches of the farmers house hold was & white cat, and when the wrens became 50 tame that they used to hop around the piazza in search of crumbs the cat would lie in wait for them, and several times came within an ace of catching the adult birds. When the farmer noticed thil he kicked the cat. and she finally learned that it was dangerous to fool with the vrana
 When the baby wrens grew larger one of them one day fell out of the nest and, be. ing too weak to run and unable to fly, lay helpless on the grass. The cat saw the &C., cident and ran rapidly to seize the bird, but, seeming to remember the lesson taught her, when she reached the helpless little thing, she only touched it dsintily with her paw and then laid down and watched 1t. Presently there came a black and yellow garden snake toward the futtering bird. ling. The cat was dozing and was awak- ened by the huttering of the bird. Instant. ly she rose and struck st the reptile with her paw. This was an enemy the snake did not appreciate, but it was hungry, SO ii darted forward and attempted to seize the bird under the very shelter of the cats head.
 Like flash the cat seized the snake just back of the head and killed it with on. bite. When the farmer happened along in the afternoon he found the cat crouch ing in the grass sheltering the bird, and 1( feet away was the dead snake. This made it clear that the cat had carried the bird away from the snake, and the young sd, venturer was soon restored to its anxious parents.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-06-10
C0LLECTKD.
The collectors are not around taking notes. They want cssh.-Picayune.

The collectors are not around taking notes. They want cash.-Picayune.
 It is about time for some statesmen to decide where they will fish this summer.- Picayune.
 A man has rights that no one in his house respects after the first baby is born. -Atchison Globe.
 The swallow is 6 bird of easy flight, That is why man is fightly when he has taken several swallows.-Binghamton Re- publican.
 Miss Blossom-I didn't see you at the Barclay ball. Miss Budd-It was proba- ply because was surrounded by men all the time.-Brooklyn Life.
 The more Spain gets acquainted with the good qualities of American pork the more respect 1t has for this countryis larder.-Philadelph Times.
 ooh, dearl" sighed Henry, whose clothes are all made of his papa's old ones, "psps's had his moustache shaved of, an sup pose I've got to wear it now."-Tid- Bits.
 Friend-Trouble with your wife, chi What rock did your domestic ship split onf Spinks-None at all. Hadn't rocks enough; that was the dificulty.-New York Week ly.
 "So you are In trouble again, Pat. Are you cramped for money againf" "No, many thanks to yez. It is for aiten cu- cumbers this toime. Inter Ocean.
 Clerk-Allow me, madam, to recommend this cosmetic. It will make you look as If you were only forty. Madam Gndignsntly) Thank you, sir; am thirty.-Fliegende Blatter.
 Mrs. Hicks-You seemed to agree with the sermon pretty we'll this morning. Hicks-What made you think sol Mrs. Hicks-You nodded to everything Dr. Thirdly ssid.-New York Herald.
 Chicagoan (pompously-Do you know they're going to hold the worlds fair in Chicagol
 New Yorker (Sarcastically)-I wouldn't stay there long if they didn't.-Puck.
 They had just dined, and the host hands around a box of cigars. sI don't smoke myself" he says, "but you will find them good; my man steals more of them than any other brand I ever had. ."-Tid-Bi
 A-Why have you thrashed your son SO unmercifullyi
 Peassnt-Because he dreamed last night he won 500 marks in the lottery, and then he went and spent every cent of it on a bicycle. Blatter.
 Consumptive-Yes, the doctor says I won't live six months if stay here Is your section of Florida healthyl Florida man-Healthyi Half the people down there want to sell out and come north. 'tEha Whyl" ''Tired of life. e."-NewYork Weekly.
 Wants Some of It Back-"So poor Stag gers is deada' "Yes. He took the gold cure four times and at last succumbed. I understand he asked to be cremated, but his widow wouldn't have it so." ''She had him buried, did shef' "No; she had him assayed.
 Agent-Like some awnings, mumf We fit and fix lem cheap.
 Housewife-I don't want awnings. They keep out the sunshine, and we get little enough sunshine here as it is.
 Agent-You need never use 'em, mum. They'll roll up.-New York Weekly.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-06-10
TIN PLATE.

The tin-plate liars feel obliged to keep busy, although material which they can use is becoming scarce. Before long there will be none, for tin-plate made in this country will be sold at price that will plainly show the benefits of what the tin plate liars are fond of calling Ca costly ex- pertinent" The ''costly experiment" has begun to tell already, as shown by figures furnished by N. & G. Taylor. And their figures also show how heavily the people of this country have been taxed by foreign tin-plate manufacturers. In 1872 English tin plate was 266 per cent higher than it is to-day, 222 per cent. higher in 1873 and 161 per cent. higher iu 1880. The extra price per ton charged by foreign manufac- turers on tin plate in excess of present rates reached $7O 56 in 1868 and s12S 80 in 1873, since which time the highest price per ton has been $9S. higher than to-day, which was in 1875. In 1890 the highest price reached was 56 per csnt. in excess of the quotations on May 25 last, and the lowest price was F per cent. higher. In 1891 the highest point reached was 52 per cent. in excess of cur rent figures on May 26, 1892, and the low est price in 1891 was per cent. higher than the figures on May 28. Max CTS of tin plate within a small area of Great Britain have controlled 60, ,000, 900 consumers in this country, who have been obliged to pay what the ninety-seven Brit fish manufacturers chose to exact. Great Britain has been manufacturing tin plates since 1720, and has ninety-seven makers, while the United States took up this in dustry but one year ago, yet there are already twenty-six manufactories in op- eration.
 The Messrs. Taylor very sensibly and pertinently remark: A country that can produce almost everything, from pin to locomotive, should surely be able to take the output of it's rolling mills and simply coat it with pure tin, or @ mixture 1 of tin and lead. To those who take the position against the industry on account | of the question of block tin, we would say that the British or Welsh nanufac- | GuEeIb uO uOI Sot luSiI tih ns holnS. There is no tin in Wales, and what little is mined in England is not of quality suitable for making tin plate. All tin used in making tin plate comes from the East Indies, and London is the principal market. If we, as manufacturers here in Philadelphia, were compelled to go to the same market as the English or Welsh manufacturers, we would not pay any
 more for our tin landed here in Philadel-
 phia than the manufacturers in England
 or Wales, who pay more than thirteen
 cents per 100 pounds freight from London
 the ocean rate of freight from London tc
 Philadelphia being only thirteen cents pel
 hundred pounds, and the only difference in cost between the tin plate made fir
 Great Britain and America is the simpl.
 item of labor.
 Of course this country can produce itl
 own tin plate. It is doing it, and yer!
 soon the tin-plate industry will be frml!
 established here, and when it is .competi
 ton will unquestionably reduce prices t.
 much lower figure than when we wer
 depending upon foreigners for our sup l p1iae
Morning journal and courier., 1892-06-10
Paying a Sick Call.

It was growing dusk, says the Detroit Tribune. His wife had just returned, and, with bonnet still poised daintily upon her faxen curls, sat by the fireplace and thoughtfully removed her gloves. Her look was one of placid satisfaction. There was no suggestion in her soft, blue eyes of conflicting emotion or earkfng care
 When her chubby hands had been re- leased she slowly proceeded to divest her self of her wraps. Edward" she softly remarked, "I have been to call on our sick neighbor. heard she was confined to her bed and ran right over"
 Edward showed by his fond smile that he considered his wife perfect angel of mercy to hasten thus promptly to the couch of the sufferer.
 "Is she very badi' he inquired with an air of deep sympathy. His wife jerked the pin from her hat.
 "I don't know" she rejoined.
 "Did she look badF'
 His wife contorted herself until she could reach her back hair, which she proceeded to adjust. 'I didn't notice"
 "Was she very weakf"
 His wife rolled her gloves into little ball. 'I couldn't tell"
 ''Whst did she sayI"
 His wife pulled herself from her new spring coat with visible effort. 'I don't remember"
 Edward was mildly astonished and stared. His wife folded her arms, placed one tiny foot upon the other fnd leaned luxuriously against the cushion of the di- van.
 "But, Edward"-
 "Yes, my love-"
 His wife held fan above her eyes, and the combination of the light and shade on her delicate face was very fascinating.
 'I can just tell you one thing" she de- clared. 1.-The pale blue bedroom that wo- man has bragged about so much Ain't pret- ty at all."
 He was visibly shocked. "My dear, he expostulated, "you"-
 "Well, guess know what Pm saying. The furnishings are dreadful cheap. looked very closely at them and I ought to know. I went over on purpose" And in the look that rested upon her lovely countensnce there was no suggestion oi conflicting emotions or csrking care.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-06-10
NIORMONS IN TEXAS.


 Texas is big State, and the Mormons have an idea that it is big enough for them to find place in. Mormon Elder Andrew J. Stewart, who has recently secured a concession of land in Chihuahua, says that the authorities of the Church are look ing for lands in Texas on which to found a colony. They prefer an arid tract in the western part of the State, which can be bought for song, and will depend upon irrigation, which they know more about than any other people, to transform the desert into gardens and farms. They do not apprehend conflict with the State authorities, for, says Elder Stewart ''po- lygamy is thing of the past. The laws of the Church now require all it's members to live in obedience to the laws of the country in which their lot may be cast" Asked if the Mormons would allow others than those of their faith to join them in the new colony, the Elder said: We make no distinction whatever as regards religion. We allow all to wor- ship God according to the dictates of their consciences. All we insist on is strict obedience to the laws of the country, the education of all children, and mutual as- sistance in securing homes for all. We want every head of family to own his own house and land, and we are opposed to the tenant system that absorbs from the husbandman the lions share of the fruits of his industry. In conclusion, let me say that as soon as we get we'll started the influx of colonists from Europe and the United States will astonish the coun- try, and will spread over and bring under irrigation many of the arid districts of West Texas that are now but little better than barren wastes.
 This is an interesting declaration. The Mormons in Utah are thrifty and prosper ous, but they are not yet trusted by those who know them best If they have hon. estly given up the fight against decency and the United States government Texas can afford to welcome the colony.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-06-10

The French minister of the interior has introduced law making vaccination oblig. atory during the first year of life and re- vaccination in the course of the tenth and twenty-frst years. Seventy-five women formed mob and prevented a wedding in a Kentucky town because the brides first husband had been dead only two weeks. They knew, of course, that the dead husband was as dead as he ever would be, but they thought the widow altogether too lively.
 Dr. Allison, a brilliant young London surgeon, has aroused the hostility of the profession by his outspoken denunciation of overdrugging, and his advocacy of diet etio treatment of disease, and as a result his name was removed from the medical register. He has taken action to have his name restored, and the result is awaited with much general interest.
 The special government agent whose mission it has been to enlighten Europe ans in regard to the good value of Ameri- can corn seems to have made great suc- cess of his trip to Germany. Thirteen corn mills have already been put in opera ton there, and are running night and day; and others are to be erected in order to meet the popular demand for the meal.
 Cremation is gaining greatly in popular ity in the continent of Europe, especially in France. During last year 3,741 bodies were cremated in France, and the second big crematory in the cemetery of Pere la Chaise has had to be enlarged. Three new crematories were opened in Germany dur ing 1891, and Italy now has twenty-two, several of them perambulating affairs, moving from place to place.
 A Santa Barbara California; Chinaman recently inserted the following notice in the local paper: '1 have tame cat is lost on the 18th of april it is about nine pounds his breast are all white the hands and legs both are white but his behind leg outside part have a spot Gray Color and his back are all gray but the back have white blue fpot on it his muzzle is red and his head is light black his make have iron ring on it and with six chinese money to tie it tight on the iron ring in his make if any people know where he was bring back to me will prefer to give him two dollars for reward. Fang Lee Yum, 31 Canon Ferdido Street."
 Woman is shining more and more brightly. Gaze upon Mrs. Emma Drew, of South Norridgemack, Maine, who car ries on farm, keeps a horse and COW, makes butter for market and sells eggs, besides doing her housework and caring for five little children. After her house hold duties are completed in the morning, she puts up the dinners for the children, harnesses her horse, taking two of her children, and drives to Martin Stream, where she has a school of seventeen chill dren, that she teaches every day in the week but Saturdays. She is also engaged in canvassing for different publications. She spends her spare time in reading fash ion papers.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-06-10
A slight Error. rEroy,, fha nasra;t Eraa prars

He came into the counting room and left an advertisement which read:
 "Ten lady typewriters wanted; state wages. Apply by letter to A. B. & Co.," Then he went out and four days later he came back.
 ''what's the matter with the paper" he asked the clerk.
 ''Nothing that know of"
 ''Did you put that ed. of mine inf'
 "Of course. Didn't you zee itr'
 "No haven't had time to look it up, but haven't had a single reply. Are you sure you put 1t inf'
 The clerk got down the file and turned to the "wants.n "Thsrs It isi" hs ,aidl whirlins shs ps.