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Los Angeles herald., 1892-03-17
BUNCOED BICKNELL.
Done Up by the Postmaster
of MADEIRA.
The Old Game of a Freight
Bill Played.
How a Young Englishman Gained
Some Experience.
The Way the Scheme Was Worked.
Bieknell Was to Get Employ
ment - He Lost All
His Money.

A personifcation of innocence is T.
Bicknell OF London, England, who was
buncoed on Monday night often a
method approved by confidence men
for the past thousand years. Mr.. Bick-
nell arrived in the city on the overland
at 10 O'Clock Monday evening, and had
forty-minute wait at the Arcade,
which time he occupied in walking up
and down and admiring the graces of
the big palm. Suddenly a benevolent
looking, middle-aged man, with pros
porous embonpoint approached the new
arrival.
'Ah, how dye do?" he exclaimed,
greeting the young Britisher. "Just
came here, eh? Well, well! May 1
ask where you are going"
"To MADEIRA" was the reply Of the
diffident young stranger.
"Madera! You don't say so! We'll,
WE'LL Why, Pm from MADEIRA myself.
Pm postmaster up there. Going to set
tie in our town."
eyes, SIR"
"That's good! Very we'll Fine
town, that! We just need such men as
you up there. New blood, you know.
l need man myself. Try you, if you
say so! Forty dollars month and
found. That's only for a starter, of
course"
Bicknell was delighted, and when his
cheerful new acquaintance left with the
promise of meeting the young man on
the train, he was elated. Sure enough,
when the train pulled out, the "post-
master of MADEIRA" was on deck, and
continued the conversation.
"Do you know anything about ma
chinery," he inquired.
swell, not very much"
"That'll be all right. You'll pick it
up quickly enough. I've got $4,000
shipment of machinery for mill right
on this train. Just came in from the
east"
Here a third man appeared, suave
and oficial-locking.
II beg your pardon, SIR" he ex-
claimed, to the "postmaster of MADEIRA"
"How about the freight on you machin-
eryW
"Well, well," was the reply, "that's
80. Let me see Unfortunate neglect (!
No change, either unless you can break
this check for $780,"
Cant do it, sir" said the supposed
freight agent.
"How unfortunate! Well, we'll!
say, Mr.. Bicknell, can you change this
for me?"
Bicknell could not.
swell, how much money have you
got?" continued the postmaster"
Bicknell drew out his wallet, and
counted an even $50.
"There, then' said the "postmas-
ter" "that'll just fix it. I've got SIS.
Fifteen, eighty, ninety-ive! just the
thing! Give it back to you, Bicknell,
as coon as we get to MADEIRA. You had
better hold this $500 check for security
till then"
The freight" money was handed to
the "agent," who promptly disappeared.
At the next station, the "postmaster"
wanted drink of water, and that was
the last of him also.
Bicknell waited awhile for his return,
and then he "tumbled." The $50 was
all the money he had excepting four
bits. The poor young fellow was in
terrible anxiety, and complained to the
conductor. A railroad detective hap
pened to be on the train, and was called
in. OF course he pronounced the check
valueless. Bicknell at once returned to
Los Angeles, and yesterday reported the
affair to the police.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-03-17
s17 8. BROADWAY, NEAR THIRD Los ANGELES,
H. A. REED, Auctioneer.

8. Al.
would those
toget honbd
nd how ana when Ifouges the A. once e
lam to-
h5sen
and failed benefit They nabls sec%%dd to I
ons so 0' treatment ism aa naa went n ne e0 me coBix
Los Angeles herald., 1892-03-17

turned upon her cold shoulder and has
practically banished her from her home.
She further claims that the unnatural
husband is trying to secure the means
for obtaining divorce on grounds
which are dscreditable to her character,
while his true reason for his desiring to
get rid of her is only her physical fault.
The worst charge she makes, however,
is that he has refused to allow her to
see her three children. She is almost
crazed with grief, and has been going
about the city telling her pitiable tale
to her acquaintance.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-03-17
LEGITIMATE AUCTION.

shall Auction a store No. 125
Spring. will fully that
reduce STOCK they will
a of goods, iewy of syle
goods every Our finest diamonds
being daily Howard Egn and Waham Watches
This opportunity you afford Sales every
afternoon pm, and 80 in the evening.
H. A. REED, Aucioneer.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-03-17
HER PITIABLE STORY.

What Wife Claims Her Husband Has
Done.
A pitiable story has come to the sur
face here within the last few days
regarding the wife of an artist who has
studio in the Wilson block.
The poor woman through an illness
lost her hearing completely, and she
now alleges that her husband. instead OF
supporting her in her aff1iction, has
The morning call., 1892-03-18
POLITICAL ECHOES.
William Alvord Denies That He Intends
70 Resign.

William Alvord Denies That He Intends
10 Resign.
The rum0r that William Alyord contem-
plated Iesigning his place as a member of
the police commission was widely discussed
in political circles yesterday, and the gen
eral opinion seemed to prevail th at some
such thing was in the wind, notwithstand-
ing that Mr.. Alvord denied that it was so.
The California Bank president has never,
it is believed, cared greatly for the honor
and while he has at all times attended faith
fully to the requirements of the Office he
has done so with the evident spirit Of a
man who felt that he had duty to perform
moreover, While not advanced in years. be
IS at an age whore men do not as a rule
care for much beyond the comforts of life,
and IL would be but natural that he should
feel desire 10 step down and out ana give
way 10 a Younger man. II such should prove
20 be his plan. Il is natural that he should
feel an interest in his successor. and as
DR.. kceney is his stepsou il would be likely
that Mr.. Aivord would prefer him.
SAID Ar. AiY0rd yesterday; Il have not
rendered my resignation, nor have | con-
tamplaicd doing SO. All that know about
IL Is hat | saw IN The CALL this morning
and until that tine the idea had not oc-
CURED TO me-"
John Keeney was also seen. and said: 81
d. not believe that Mr. Alvord has anv in
tention Of resigning. II he had. / think
would know something about it. What
ideas he may have for the remote future. OF
course, he alone knows, but / am of the
opinion now that he Will remain where he is
for an indefinite time"
ID. N. Burns had heard nothing of the
matter beyond mere rumor. and did not be-
iIeve Mr.. Avord intended TO resign,
He seems TO take very warm and
active interest in the affairs OF the depart
ment," added Mr. Burns, "and there is no
reason TO think that he is ready to sever his
connection"
The morning call., 1892-03-18
INDIAN JUGGLERY.
The Surprising Trick Performed by
Native of Madras.

The Surprising Trick Performed by
Native or Madras.
The wonderful feats of East Indian
jngglers have found the theme of many a
letter from travellers in the Orient but none
are more surprising than that for which an
old sea-dog, now lying at the water front,
yoGcheS. While he was an officer on board
the Z. and o. steamers two natives came
aboard at Madras, he says. They were a
juggler and his assistant After they had
performed n number of minor feats. and
gathered quite crowd around them, they
called for sack aad piece of sail-cloth.
These having been provided, the chief
juggler made a small tent-like structure
with the canvas and some stools.
He then placed his assistant in the
sack aud allowed sailor to
tie the knot which bound him fast pris-
oner. This done the chief carried the sack
into an open space, warning the people to
stand back some distance, aud then carried
on an animated conversation with his assist
ant whose replies could be distinctly heard
coming from the sack. Suddenly the chief
rushed forward, picked up the sack and
The morning call., 1892-03-18
A REMARKABLE LETTER.
"A Prominent Professional Mans Extra
ordinary Statement.
New York Sun

New York Sun.
To the Editor-SIR: As my name and face
nave appeared In your paper and the public
prints lately, and many of my profe ssonal
pre- ir en- ale wondering at it, feel 1t only Just
mat should make an explanation. The state
menI published over my name was made ten
years ago, after long and mature investigation
ana L have never changed my mind as 10 the
1acts then stated. AT that time said, as a ply
stefan, that believed that Warmers Safe Cure
was the best OF all known preparations for the
troubles X was adyoca ed to cure, and sdy so
stiH. 1 know IL Is considered the proper thing
for The medical profession 10 decry proprietary
and other advertised articles; but why should
they do so? As the late DR.. J. G.. Holland,
writing over his own name In Scribner's Monthly,
said
a. IL Is a fact that many of the best proprietary
medicines OF the day are more successful than
many physicians, and most OF them were first
discovered or used III actual medical prac ice !;
when, however, any person knowing their virtue
and foreseeing their popularity secures and ad-
vertises them, In the opinion of the bigOted all
virtue went out OF them"
DIR. Holland was au educated physician, an un-
pre1udcrd observer, and he spoke from "a broad
and unusual experience. Proprietary medicines
value are overwh. Inning l have seen patients
recover from gravel, Inflammation OF The bladder
aud Brighrs disease after using Warmers Safe
Cure. even when all other treatment had failed.
L make this frank and Outspokrn statement In
the interests OF humanity and because | know it
10 be true. trust for the same reason you will
give II 10 The public. Respectfully,
h. A. GUM.
No Ist IIeSt Forfy-seysnR ST. Ee,g YORK Jfarc6 4 z
The morning call., 1892-03-18
PIGS ON SHIPB0ARD.

How Porcine Pet Spoiled a Sailors
Chris mas Dinner.
The ship Iverna, now lying at Pacific
street Wharf, has hog on board with
something Of history Sailor fashion, it
was christened "Dick" when with two
others of lis kind il was hoisted on deck at
Swansea, TO give the crew taste OF fresh
pork on their long voyage to the Golden
Gate. On reaching the Horn. by the car-
tain's order, Dick was brought cut for exc
cution, to serve as a piece de resistance at
the Christmas dinner on the morrow, but the
sailors, who had meanwhile grown attached
to him, pleaded tor his life and asked that
anot er inmate Of the pen be sacrificed in
stead. his was done, and preparations for
the feast were begun.
Next day the ship ran into storm that
threatened 10 ingulf her. The decks were
swept by heavy seas, and everything had to
be iashed down to prevent Il going over
UOard. Inc dinner hour came III the height
Of the storm, and captain and officers had
descended 10 their ca bin TO discuss The roast
poTker. Hardly had they taken their seats
when Dick, by some means, broke loose. but
being unable 10 keep his feet In the rush
ing waters burst into the cabin for
safety. In lis mad career lie went fun tilt
against the steward aud received The boiling
contents OF the coffee pot in the Disaster
This drove the animal 10 such fury that
he charged the banqueters, put them to
flight and soon had the contents Of the
table in disordered heap on the floor. The
crew were at once broHght in 10 subdue the
porker, bat he pat them also to fl ight, aud
it was good two hours before a we'll
thrown lariat brought the brute 10 terms
and enabled the sailors to return him to his
pen.
After the wreckage Of the dinner had
been disposed Of the best was made Of what
escaped Dicks attack, and with bounti-
fFTT ~. ,snFVv
something 10 be thankful for.
Dick is still in his pen, and Captain John
ston has decided that his life must be the
penalty for his misdeeds when next Christ
The morning call., 1892-03-18
SPORTING NOTES.

The much-talked-of contest between Jack
MeCann and Jack kiernsn. which was an
nOunCed TO take place on the 22d inst, has
been postponed until the middle Of April on
account of an attack of sickness which
Herman is nursing. This is the second
time that McCann has trained for a match
TO meet with disappointment. Herman is
said to be afflicted with malaria, and his
physician has recommended him to take a
few weeks rest.
The California Kennel Club elected last
evening DIR. John Ga9lwey First Vice
President Of the Club. The Secretary read
letter from II. Goodman Of Elgin. H.,
which stated that he Goodman would jlur-
ney 10 this city III April with thirteen dogs
oil OF which have won first honors at the
New York and Chicago bench shows. Good
mans kennel viii comprise 1t. Bernards
puEs, retrievers. Great Danes. settlers, etc.
In sporting circles the topic Of converse
ton yesterday was the proposed match be-
tween Corbett and Sullivan With few
exceptions, al who y0nch ,afed an opinion
thought that CUTbett would aot be ia Il with
the !eylathan DugiliSt-that is, provided the
champion heavy weight be in condition
when he enters the ring.
The members of the Berkeley University
will be at the HaiGht-street grounds in
strong force on Saturday to witness the foot
ball event Of the season. which will he q
contest between the teams representing the
Berkeley and Stanford universities. 1t will
be game well worth seeing.
Danny Needham, who was matched to
Fight at New Orleans a few weeks ago has
returned TO this city. Alexander Greggains
is expected back in a few weeks. The lat
ter failed TO secure match in any Of the
Eastern Cities
The morning call., 1892-03-18
HOPKINS SETTLEMENT,
The Gilt Edged Securities He Acquired
by His Compromise.

The Gilt Edged Securities He Acquired
by His Compromise.
Details of the Sesrles- Ho pkins compro-
mise are to hand. They show that besides
the real estate already described in THE
CALL. the contestant is to receive $4,000
of the capital stock of the Iona Prieta
Lumber Company, $4,000 Of The Pescadero
Lum bel Company. S225, 900 Of the Consoli-
dated Bituminous Rock Company. 500. O0C
Of the Pacific Paving Company, $4,000 Of
Sierra Ice Company. and the household
furniture aud other personal property In
the Menlo PARK and CalifoTnia-street resi-
dences.
The agreement was entered into March ..
1892 upon which date Searies PAID Mr..
Hopkins S12j,0G in cash and engaged to
pay sos 900 IN forty days, with interest at c
per cent, in lieu of the California-street
property.
1t is understood that The probate proceed
ings Will be concluded as speedily as posi-
bic now, ana that the transfers TO MI Hop
kins viii probably be made by April u
(which IS the limit Of the forty days in Which
the balance OF the cash consideration is Ia
be paid,
The morning call., 1892-03-18
Behring'S SEAL FISHERY.
Russian Interests North of the
Aleutian Islands.
The Gear Directly Interested in the Seal Con.
troversy-1hs Russian Navy in
the North Pacific

The seal fishery question is probably
nearer solution to-day than since 1877, and
for this reason: Russia has interests in
Bering Sea quite apart from her position as
seller in good faith of sealing rights in the
eastern portion of the semicircle formed
by the Aleutian Islands. Russia. in 1888,
made large additions to her navy, both nu-
merically and in fighting capacity Ii she
should elect to stand by the United States
and the Liberal section of British states
manship, direct rebuke to Salisbury'S AFRO
gance is assured.
RUSSIA'S NAVAL STRENGTH.
The seal interests Of Russia, no less than
the necessity of protecting ports like Vladi-
yostOek and Nix olaievsk, demand the pres
ence of wal vessels Of modern construction
in the North Pacific. though, as might be
expected. Russia's largest and most power
full iTOnclads and cruisers are in :he Baltic
and on the Caspian. The Pacific sunadron.
which might, in an emergency, be called on
The morning call., 1892-03-18
STANDING TOGETHER.
General Alger Addresses HIS Comra,
of Lincoln Post.

General AIger Addresses His Conrad s
of Lincoln Post.
There was a large attendance at the
weekly meeting of Lincoln Post, q. A. K
last night The comrades rallied In heavier
force than usual on account of the prospec;
of meeting General Russell A. Alger and
Fuller. the new department commander,
previously announced TO be present They
were not disappointed. Enough speeches
were delivered during the evening to fill a
volume on oratOry. General Aiger advised
the old soldiers To stand together and assist
each other as a matter of duty rather than Of
charity. De said that no soldier would
blacken the character Of any other soldier,
and that no good soldier would backen the
character Of citizen, and much less that of
soldier. Post Commander l.. Howell pre-
sided
The morning call., 1892-03-18
GIVEN TO CHARITY.
The Press Clubs Donation to the Chill
dren's Hospital.

The Press Clubs Donation to the Chill
dren's Hospital.
1t has been stated in various quarters
that the Press Club of San Francisco had
collected money from the citizens for the
entertainment Of the delegates at the recent
convention Of the International League of
Press Clubs and had applied the sums sub
scribed 10 the furnishing of the clubrooms.
At meeting Of The club. held last night,
final accounts from the different entertain
ment committees were presented, showing
that citizens had subscribed, in round
-figures, $500, and members Of the club
$1,000. OF the latter sum $500 had been
spent in decorating the rooms, and a bal
ance remained On hand of S432. By unani-
nous vote of the club this was donated to
the Children's Hospital and Training school
for Nurses, and q check for that amount
was ordered drawn in favor of The treasurer
of that Insfitutinn
The morning call., 1892-03-18
Delndal nelucra-

Two old men, who for the past four
months have been digging for gold under
an old rookerY on the corner Of Kearny and
Greenwich streets. ceased their labors yes
terday morning. For many days they have
delved with tireless industry to unearth a
supposed treasure hidden by pirates. They
were directed to the particular spot by q
spiritualistic medium, who il seems has had
an amendment TO the original vision. and
now commands the diggers TO cease labor,
informing them that they have been on the
wrong lead
The morning call., 1892-03-18
A Plague SPOT.

Considerable complaint is made by the
residents OF Drumm and Washington
streets over the existence of plague spot
In their midst. Some time ago a foundation
Tor large building was put in at the corner
OF the above-named streets. and there the
work stopped. The place is now covered
by about two feet of water, and is the
dumping place for all the garbage and dead
animals In the neighDorhood. Poisonous
and have given rise to much sickness in the
vicinity
The morning call., 1892-03-18
The Deacon Jones-Dallx Fight

The Deacon Jones-Dally match at the
Pacific Athletic Club last night turned out
to be a long-winded affair
1t was expected that it would be decided
after few rounds had been fought, but il
appeared that both men were game and had
plenty of wind. At a quarter to > O'Clock
this morning the men were still skipping
around the ring.
Previous TO this the Lavigne- Rochette
match was fought. and Rochelle was
knocked out in TWENTY-FIVE rOnuds.
The morning call., 1892-03-18
MISCELLANEOUS,
Gold is good,
And our goods
Are good as gold.

Yes-even better are the values we
show you now for shining "eagle. :"
Why? Because a $40 piece wont
begin TO get you their equal in the
city.
The Suits are all wool, and of such
sterling fabrics as Cassimeres and
CheViots, in tasty piaids, fancy stripes
and small mixtures. Ali new goods
some with the popular patchpock-
cts, others with silk Iapeis. Press
ings and alterations free. Sizes SO
to al. See them in the windows and
get your choice early.
The morning call., 1892-03-18
PERSONAL NOTES

Senator Frank McGowan of Eureka is at
the Grand.
Judge Morris b. Sachs of Port Townsend
is at the Palace.
Judge Alexander Campbell Of Los An
geles is al the Palace.
Charles s. Tennys0n, a son of the poet. is
al the Palace and has just returned from a
trip 10 the South Seas.
j. b. butcher, vice-pTesdent of the New
York Central. is at the Palace and is &C
companed by Mrs. butcher, Mrs. Robert
Nieol, 4. L. Dix and j. Gerow butcher.
The morning call., 1892-03-18

vivendi and REFRESHING the seal-poachers.
All these vessels are available now, besides
the revenue cutters, and if anything If an
emergency should arise five or six more war
vessels could be dispatched to the islands
at an early day. Under the present condi-
TONS and as. an afterclap to the Chilean
scare this Government has a greater naval
strength in the Pacific than at any period OF
its history. With the moral support Of
Russia MIR. Blaine has strong hand for
the preservation of valuable industry.
which, unless vigilantiy guarded now, will
die out within five wears
The morning call., 1892-03-18
" ROLLED A DRUNK"
WelI-hnown Sneakthief Arrested for
Grand

a Well known Sneakthief Arrested for
Grand Larceny.
j. A. Jensen, who has the reputation
among the police Of being rather smooth
article" was caught last night by a citizen
named Bouir in the act of relieving a
drunken man of his wealth, and when pur-
sued By Policeman Mcmillan he eoolly made
way with his booty, though not until Meni-
han had arrived close enough TO see him
do it.
John Ryan is the name Of the unconscious
drunk through whose pockets Jensen made
search. His loss consisted Of a chain,
purse aud couple Of dollars. The robbery
took place oai Minna street, near Fifth.
Jensen was charged with grand larceny.
The morning call., 1892-03-18

dumped it overheard, where, to the horror
OF the passengers and crew. it sank cut Of
sight.
Immediately the captain rushed forward
and seized the man. under the full belief
that he had murdered his companion, but
the juggler only smiled and, pointing TO
the canvas, asked that it be raised. This
was done and the supposed drowned man
man was discovered squatting on the deck.
So realistic had been the throwing over
board, however, that 1t was some time be-
fore the surprised passengers could realize
murder had not been committed.
The morning call., 1892-03-18

Al meeting of the National Club last
evening the executive committee reported
that plan for the campaign had been de-
cided upon. The following were elected
Clubs: c q. LIGHT. Il. ". Arumann, H.
4. Wolfe. c. NJ. Troll and T. G. Thompson.
The picnic committee reported progress.
This outing will be held at Santa Rosa on
SUNDAY. ADrn 10.
The morning call., 1892-03-18
Entertainments for E,,o.

President Eliot Of Harvard University.
who is expected on Monday, win be vari-
ousiy entertained during the week of his
visit in the city. On Monday he will be the
guest Of the University Club. On Nednes-
day he will be guest at the Charter-day
exercises Of the University of California,
and in the evening will be In Oakland The
rest of the week is thus provided for :
fhursday-Presidio, Cliff House, park. and
in the evening a lecture at Irving Hall :;
Friday-Unitaran Club banquet at Palace
Hotel; .Saturday-University of California
facnltY's hannnet
The morning call., 1892-03-18

Robert Glachen is in custody, charged
with burglarizing the Valencia House, at
as Valencia street, Wednesday morning. 1t
is alleged that he engaged a room and at /
O'Clock arose and ransacked the rooms. He
awakened chambermad, whose screams
brought a clerk 70 her assistance. Glachen
hastily fled and was found in a shed by Il.
T. Iyruee
The morning call., 1892-03-18
Held Not tn Blame.

Captain Nickerson of the steamer
Nicaragua has been exonerated from all
blame for striking ON rock off Point
Remedies on the coast OF Central America.
The INSPECTORS of steam vessels in a report
to Captain Lubbock decided 1t must have
been on a rock not laid down in the chart,
which the inspectors define geographically.
The morning call., 1892-03-18
Child PsychoIorv,

special meeting of the Association of
Collegiate Alumna is TO be held at $50 Suit
ter street. cn Saturday morning. March 10,
at 10 o'clock, to organize section for tie
collection Of scientific data with regard to
child psychology.
The morning call., 1892-03-18
The Acapulco Arrives,

The steamer Aca nlco from Panama. Gen.
trail American and Mexican ports. arrived
lastnight with twenty lone cabin and twenty
five storage passengers. Her cargo In
clnded Il. 80 bsgs of coffee and 81 bars of
silver worth SGT 279 2S.
The morning call., 1892-03-18
CUTTINGS Action Approred.

At meeting of the Golden West Repub-
lican Club of the Twenty-nlnth Assembly
District held on Wednesday night, resolu-
lions were adopted indOrsing the action Of
Congressman Cutting in introducing an
amendment TO the Chinese exclusion act