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Morning journal and courier., 1892-04-26

BY CARRIERS IN THE CIrY, 15 CENTS WEEK, 50 CENTS A MONTH, 8 FOR SIX MONTHS, $6 YEAR. TIE SAkR TERMS BY MAIL.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-04-05
The Harvest Time of the sunaower.


The harvest time of the sunfower can
scarcely be fixed, as it depends not only
upon the climate, but also upon the ma
ture of the soil and the exposure of the
plantation. In the south and southwest
Of European Russia it ripens about the
middle of September, further north at
the end of September or beginning Of
October. On sandy soil it ripens about
the middle Of August, on black earth
lands at the end of August and on low
er grounds still later. From this it may
be seen that the sunfower, wherever it
grows, ripens later than any other corn
plant, very important fact in agricul-
ture, as its harvesting does not interfere
with the harvesting of other crops.
When the sunfower is overripe it's yell
low flowers wither, the stalk and the
seed cup from the top become gray, all
the leaves Of the flower covering the
seeds fall off and the seeds get hard,
shoot out from the seed cup and crack
open. At this time the plant should be
well guarded from the birds or the over
ripe seeds will soon be destroyed by
them.-Cor. st. Louis Globe-D Democrat.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-04-05
He Might Well Be Placid.

The members of certain congrega-
ton are still laughing over an episode of
last Sunday. The young minister's EN-
gagement to a certain pretty girl named
Grace in the parish had just been an
nounced after a long time, in which
every other pretty girl had thought that
possibly she stood chance of being the
favored one, for the young divine was,
without meaning it. perhaps a bit of a
firt.
He's little absentminded, too, and
when the time came to give out the
hymn he announced placidly, "Hymn
SO, 'Oh, happy day that fixed my
choicep" A smile dawned on the faces
of the young and giddy, which gradu.
ally spread until it even reached the
deacons, as he read:
Here rest, my oft divided heart,
o happy bond that seals my vows
To grace which merits all my love!
Boston Gazette.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-04-05
NEARBY TOWNS.
A Double Killing at Red
lands.
The Result Of Jealousy Between
Mexicans.
Santa Barbara's Municipal Election
Over.
News Notes From Pom0na-A Story of
nI~uvuu Erovn Santa Rarhara-
News Notes From Pomona-A Story of
Bigamy From Santa Barbara.
Huntington at Santa
Monica.

REpLANDs, April 4.-Our city was un-
der good deal OF excitement Sunday,
and it really had good cause to be.
About 5 o'clock in the evening an
alarm of fire was sounded, and the
flames soon began to shoot forth from
the frame building known as the Clifton
house, situated on the terrace on the
corner of Orange street and Cotton ave-
nue.. After some little time
the fire was extinguished by our gallant
fire department. The damage did not
amount to much as only the inside of
the building and the roof were burned.
The burned edifce belonged to 1. P.
Doolittle, and was fully insured. The
cause of blaze was occasioned by the
explosion of a gasoline stove. About
800 people were on the scene.
MURDER.
The crowd had no sooner returned
from the burning ruins of the Clifton
house than report met their ears that
a man had been murdered south of the
city at the halfway house on the Ales-
sandro road. Upon investigation the
HERALD reporter learned the following
facts:
Two Spaniards, one Varney Chavez,
the other Vacinto Truheria, had some
words over some woman, when Truheria
drew q large knife from his hip pocket
and plunged it into the cheek
of Chavez. The Mexican immedi-
ately drew his pistol and emptied
four shots into the body of Truheria,
killing him instantly. Chavez then fell
against the fence and is now in criti-
cal condition, with no hopes for recov.
cry. The coroner's jury was summoned
today and pronounced the killing in
eelf-defense.
Deputy United States Marshal James
d. Faris was in Redlands today, in COM
pany with County Coroner Thompson.
They were returning from the scene of
murder at the halfway house.
Mrs. j. w. Cowan and daughter OF
Los Angeles have apartments at the
Sloan house and are under the medical
treatment of DIR. i. A. Eustia, a noted
physician of New York.
Philip Doremus OF Montclaire, N. j.,
is recent arrival at the Sloan house.
He will remain some days as he is
greatly lniaIuateu Will nouianus sui
roundings.
&C. Hamilton OF Ell Mesa, San Diego
county, is a Redlands business doer for
few days.
Bert Dixie is in Alessandro, doing
some shorthand work for the townsite
company there.
Will johnson, who has been confined
to his house in San Bernardino with
sickness, is now able to be at his desk
in the Bear Valley company's Office.
P. Doolittle was at Arrowhead yes
terday, with several of the fair sex of
Redlapds.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Shurz OF San
Bernardino were sight seeing on Smiley
hill on Sunday.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-04-05
Barrels without Slaves.

Barrels and casks are now successfully
turned out direct from the tree-that is,
without the wood having to be cut up
into numerous slaves. By this method,
which is known as the Oncken system,
the tree stem is first sawed into lengths
to suit that of the cask to be made, and
these lengths are boiled for about three
hours in closed vessel, which renders
the wood soft, a current of electricity
being also passed through the water dur
ing the boiling process. The log is
taken from the boiler to the cutting ma
chine, in which it is fixed as in a lathe
and brought up against long, broad
cutting blade; the log is revolved, the
knife automatically approaches it and
the sheet of wood passes out to the rear
of the machine through an opening in
the frame just at the edge of the blade,
as in plane.
The sheet of wood is drawn from the
machine on to a table, where it is cut
into lengths suitable for the diameter of
the barrel. The lengths are taken to a
growing machine and grooved near the
edges for receiving the head and bottom
of the cask. The wood is now put into
another machine, which cuts long, mar
row V pieces, or gussets, out of the
edges at intervals, which give the neces-
sary double taper to the cask. The
sheets Of wood are finally formed up
into acylinder and the first two hoops
driven on by the machine, there being
thus only one stave in the cask, and
consequently only one joint. The sheets
Of wood can receive any degree of thin
ness.-New York Sun.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-04-05
Big Grapevines,

There is phenomenal grapevine in
Gaillac, a southern town in France.
Although the plant is only ten years old,
it has yielded in one year 1887 punches
of delicious fruit. There is but one vine
which excels this wonderful shrub, and
that is the noted historical vine of
Hampton Court, England, which was
planted in 176S, and now measures
forty-seven yards. In the first year of
the last comet it gave from it's single
growth over 1850 punches Of grapes.
The fruit from this vine is kept exclu-
sively for the use Of the table of the
queen, and the surplus is made into
wine for her majesty and her family
Baltimore American.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-04-05
NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE.
TN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF D.

TN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF D.
i Mahlstedt, deceased.
In accordance with an order made the 31st
day of March, 1892, b. the Superior Court OF
Los Angeles cou ty, State of CALIFORNIA;, the
undersigned executors OF the estate OF D.
Mahlstedr dece sed, will sell at private sale to
the highest bidder. and subject to confirmation
by the said Superior Court, on or after Thurs
day, the 21st day of April 1892, all the right,
title, interest and estate Of the .aid D: Mahl. a
the said estate has, by operation OF law or
otherwise, acquired other than or in addition
to that Of the said D. Mahlstedt at the time OF OF
city city Of and county OF Los Angeles State Of
California, and bounded and described as fol-
LIST. "Commencing at a point. in the east
boundary line OF Figueroa street, at the south
west corner OF lot No. a. IN block a, % OF fhe ne
Angeles, State of California, as shown by a
map of said tract recorded in miscellaneous
o. aOHSs ne Of
street, one hundred and seventy eight Q78)
feet, more or less. to land OF ]. h. Bryan;
thence east along the line dividing the land of
Bryan and the Teahan estate one hundred and
fifty. five Q55) feet to a 2Ofoot alley; thence
northerly, parallel to Figueroa street. one hun
% e1iy f line in said lot L. in Cam M eron tract;
| thence running westerly along said lot IA one
hundred and fifty FIVE tl55) feet. to place Of
Iesl Gos Angeles s COUNTY book Of deeds is7, page
| 27l.'"
| ton of a mortgage of ten thousand dollars,
| given by the SAID D. Mahlstedt in his lifetime
| to the German Savings and oan Society OF San
| Francisco; balance cash upon confirmation OF
sale by the Superior Court, in gold coin of the
United States. Deed at expense Of purchaser
I'd. Lot 16, Of block "C," of the Rivera and
vignolo tract according to map Of said tract
recorded in the records of Los Angeles county
| upon like terms of sale as the foregoing tract
| Sd. Subdivisions of lots 8 and q, block ~
| of Hancock's survey, being lots II and IL
block "E'; also lot 81 of block "E" of the same
| subdivision.
Bids may be left at the office OF Barclay &
Wilson, 39k North Spring street, Los Angeles
| California. JOSEPH MAIER,
/ -. HENRY MhRZ,
| Executors of the last will and testament OF D
Iahlstedt, deceased. 40 LOT
Los Angeles herald., 1892-04-05
Speech Restored by Electricity.

The recovery of speech by Mary Hop
kins, q mute inmate Of the Wayne coun-
ty almshouse, after being dumb over
four years, has been pronounced mar
velous, and the cause and cure alike
have baffied physicians not acquainted
with the case and given rise to many
wonderful stories.
Mrs. Hopkins is between forty and
fifty years of age, and was sent to the
almshouse about six years ago from
Rose Valley. About three years later
she suddenly lost speech. James w.
Robinson, the county physician, decided
that the woman was suffering from pa
ralysis Of the vocal cords. He consulted
DR.. Andrew F. Sheldon, an old army
physician and surgeon, and decided to
use an electric battery. The current
was passed through the back of the neck
and mouth every day. After about one
months electric treatment the matron
was much surprised upon entering the
mute's room one morning to be greeted
by loud "Hello" from Mrs. Hopkins
Cor Rochester Post Express.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-04-05
ChicagO's Lake Traffic.

Some idea of Chicago's take traffic
may be formed from the statement that
the aggregate entrances and clearances
in 1890, for the great lakes, numbered
$3.50, of which 21,054, measuring 10,-
28S,6sS tons, were at that port. The
corresponding aggregate for New York
is IL, 1888, and for the entire seaboard Of
the United States, 37,756. The tonnage
has nearly doubled itself in the last ten
years, and it is possible to conceive of a
like increase by 1900, for 54,411 miles of
railway terminate here, and in year
move 100000 tons of freight. Be-
sides, in the central northern and north
western states the total freight moved is
1876, 100000 tons, a fair proportion of
which goes to Europe. G. Rogers in
Scribner'S.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-04-05

during his short visit here the other
day. expressed himself very freely about
the educational system of California,
praising the same very much especially
was this the case with the high school
system, claiming it was equal in pro-
ficiency to any in the land. The gentle
man also states the gratifying fact that
graduates from our state college would
only have to pass one year at Harvard
to receive their degrees at college l
claim is the equal of any in the world.
These golden words of encomium
coming from such an eminen authority
should be exceedingly pleasing to all
Californians who have the real good OF
our golden state at heart, for our ed
ucational system is the real bulwafk
of our future growth.
Our High school established last
fall has already taken high stand
among educators, Professor Brown be-
ing all that the most exacting could de-
sire as an educator and principal, with
an efficient corps of teachers at his back.
Graduates from it are admitted to the
state college without any loss OF time.
Prayers were said Sunday morning
over the remains of DR.. j. 8. Elliott,
who died here on Friday last; the re.
mains being placed in vault in Los An.
geles to be soon taken to Minneapolis
for interment. The doctor had resided
here for over fifteen years; having accu-
mulated a fortune before becoming a
citizen of the city by the sea-. His
residence here was the finest in the
town, everything being of princely
character and built in the most substan-
tial manner.
Rev. Geo. P. Kimball, late pastor OF
the Congregational church, here,
preached his farewell discourse last Sun.
day evening, having previously rendered
his resignation on account of i'll health.
During his incumbe ncy of the pastorate
he had won all hearts by his courteous
bearing, and many hearts will be sa d.
dened by his withdrawing from the field
of labor. j. @. II.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-04-05
To Remedy the SmokelesS Powder

A certain Herr Paul Riehm has in
vented mist or fog ball with which to
envelop your enemy in deep mist-nay
even a thick fog-which shall not be
surpassed, claims the inventor, even by
London particular. These fog balls
are easily broken spheres containing
ammonia and acids which upon escap-
ing create a fog that envelops all around
it until blown away by the wind.
Battles, though, are not always fought
on MINDLESS, calm days. But, says the
inventor, with this fog around them it
will be impossible for the enemy to find
the range or to reply to the fire of the
attack.-Wester News.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-04-05
SANTA MONICA.
Miscellaneous News Notes From the
Sea Side City.


SANTA MONICA, April 4.-President @.
P. Huntington of the Southern Pa
cifc railroad had only golden words
for Santa Monica during his stay with
us, and was more than delighted with
the progress OF the work, and stated that
the contemplated Improvements would
be pushed with all the obtainable vigor
and dispatch of the Southern Pacific.
When asked if he or the company in
tended building new town at the
Santa Monica Heights he was very posi-
tive in his denial, stating that not only
did they not intend to build up and
boom a competitive town, but to do
everything within their power toward
the advancement of the place. He
stated afterwards to friend while here;
"Why, when last autumn we
asked your board of trustees for
franchise, and further on asked from
Jones and Baker right of way along
the beach, we were treated with the ut
most fairness and consideration by all
parties, and it would be the basest of
ingratitude, besides poor business man
agement, to build up an opposition
business center, which we do not intend
to do" The wharf, he claims, will be
the longest and largest wharf in the
United States, and that the other im-
provements will be of an equally large
magnitude.
In the meantime everything is serene
in the Santa Fe camp and they are pro-
crossing in this work. Mr.. A. P. Magin-
mis- of the P. I. and l.. company has let
no grass grow beneath his feet, and has
quieted all grumblers and overcome all
obstacles put in the way of their COM
ing, which am happy to state was not
done by Santa Monicans, but by nom
residents. Verify he is the right man
in the right place, and in the gentleman
Santa Monica has warm friend in rail.
road circles. We Santa Monicans are
like the proverbial street Car in that re-
spect-having room for every new
friend, while not forgetting the old
and will do our part toward aiding
them in the upbuilding of the town.
Following in the wake OF the railroad
developments are many others OF q nee
essary concomitant neature. such as
warehouses and manufactures. Many
men of large capital are getting ready to
take advantage of the era OF prosperity
on the Threshold of blossoming forth
at the city by the sea. Property ia feel
ing the influence of the Improvements
in course of construction.
The number of vacant houses for rent
are fewer than they have been for years
at this season of the year, and an enter
prising capitalist could make good in
vestment by building number OF small
cottages for renting during the summer
season, and long before its close he
would find they would be in demand
for the entire year. believe your cor
respondent could prove conclusively
such TO be the fact to any contractor or
capitalist. Those -intending to move
should do 80 at once, AZ the time isrget-
ting short.
President Elliott of Harvard College,
Los Angeles herald., 1892-04-05
The Odor of Christians.

It appears on Chinese authority that
Christians can be identified by their
smell. But skeptical travellers are in
clined to believe, after seeing the filthy
condition of Chinese towns and villages,
that it is by the comparative absence Of
odor among civilized races that China
man can spot Christian. BY the best
accounts Chinese towns are Incredibly
filthy, there being no pretense of sewer
age, everything being thrown on the
street. t.-TOronto Mail.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-04-05
Now Trv This.

It will cost you nothing and will surely do
you good, If you have q Cough, Cold, or any
Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds is guaranteed to give relief,
or money will be paid back. Sufferers from
La Grippe found 1t Just the thing and under its
use had speedy and perfect recovery. Try q
sample bottle ct our expense and learn Tor
yourself just how good thing 1t is. Trial bot
Ties free At G. r. Heinzemans, druggist and
chemist, 222 N. Main street. Large size Soc
aAd 9l.o0
Los Angeles herald., 1892-04-05
The March Of Science.

"They've got scheme for maxim rain
now, Maria," said Silas.
s'Lawsy me! What'H they dew next?
returned Maria. "I've hurn tell O. boys
raisin thunder, but / never thought
they'd make rain. - New York Epoch.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-04-05

There's nothing left
of Catarrh, when you use DR.. Sage's
Catarrh Remedy. With the poison
GUS, irritating snuffs and strong,
caustic solutions, good deal Is
left. They may, perhaps, stop it
for time, but there's danger of
driving it to the lungs. They work
on false principles.
But DR.. Sage's Remedy cures it,
no matter how bad the case, or of
how long standing. Not only Ca
tarrh itself, but Catarrhal Headache,
Cold in the Head = every thing
catarrhal in it's nature. The worst
cases yield to it's mild, soothing,
cleansing and healing properties.
So will yours. You may not be-
ieve it, but the proprietors of DR..
Sage's Remedy do.
And to prove it they make you
this offer:
If they can't cure you, they'll
pay you $500 in cash. It's a bust
ness proposition from responsible
house.
But do you think they'd make
it if they, and you, couldn't depend
upon their medicine
Los Angeles herald., 1892-04-05
THE LOS ANGELES HERALD TUESDAY MORNING, s. 1892

crossing very favorably. The driveway
through Castle rock is about completed,
and this week work will begin on the
beach road.
The noon train today was fifty minutes
late.
The Corona arrived from the north
last night, bringing fifteen passengers
and sixty tons of freight for this port.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-04-05
Weak Men and Women

CHOULD USE DAMIANA BITTER9,
y the Great Mexican Remedy; gives Health
and Strength to the Sexual Organs.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-04-05
DOCTOR
w HIT
PRIVATE DIsPENsARY,
Has Removed from 1873 North Main st. to
116 EAST FIRST STREET,

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Seminal Weakness, Nervous Debility
Syphilis. Skin and Kidney diseases and
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sexes consult in confidence. DR.. White has
no hired substitutes. You see the doctor only
DR.. White Is the lon1y Specialist In the State
chronic diseases. Cures guaranteed In all
durable cases. Don't waste time with patent
medicines. If you have any sexual trouble,
consult DR.. white. Scientific treatment
Reasonable chargea
The Portland daily press., 1892-04-05
HORRIBLY BuTcHERED.
A Woman killed by Her Husband in q
New Hampshire Railroad Station.

LAcoN1A N. H., April 4.-Belknap
county was shocked this morning by a
cold FLOODED murder which occurred at
the Meredith passenger station, just be-
fore the arrival of the morning trains
out. The victim was Drussila A. Wiggin
of Lakeport, and the murderer was her
husband, George E. Wiggin, who has
worked at both Meredith and Lakeport,
but did not live with his wife
Both had been at Laconia the past week,
where her application for divorce was to
come IN in a few days. Mrs. Wiggin
went to Meredith to stay over Sunday
and her husband went from Lakeport to
Meredith on the morning paper train and
waited at the depot for her to arrive. He
was armed with large dagger, revolver
and knife and when his wife appeared,
accompanied by her daughter about 10
wears of age, he at once attacked and
horribly bntchered her. The deed was
done with dagger and Mrs. Wiggin laid
on the ground covered with dirt and
blood when the accommodation train ar
rived. Wiggin sat beside the body. He
gave up the knife and surrendered to an
officer a few minutes later. Wiggin is
about As years of age. His wife was
some years younger. They had five
children and had not lived together for
two years. Wiggin was not intoxicated
at the time of the murder and is not q
hard drinking man, but he has an ugly
disposition.
The Portland daily press., 1892-04-05
DEERING CITY FATHERS.
Matters of Importance to the Young City
Considered.

The special meeting of the Deering
His Honor Mayor Merrill.
Absent, Alderman Jacobs.
Destinations to act as fire wardens
were received from Messrs Wilson and
Clark.
A communication was received from
the G.. A. Post, asking for donation to
defray Memorial Day expenses.
On motion of Alderman Hutchins it
was voted that the Mayor and board of
aldermen be authorized to hire money
temporarily to defray the present city.
indebtedness, in anticipation of revenue
from city taxes.
Voted that an engraved bond be pur-
chased for the use of the city.
Voted that Alderman Nevens act as a
committee to purchase the necessary seal
for use of the city and municipal court.
Alderman Nevens presented an order
for new street 45 feet wide from Ocean
street running southeast or southerly to
the shores of Back Bay, according to the
plans of Mr.. E. G. Jordan. The matter
was referred to committee on laying
out streets which the Mayor appointed
last evening, the Mayor. Messrs. Nevens,
Leighton, jacobson, True, it being the
same committee in charge of the roads.
1t was voted that the city appropriate
$500 to sprinkle Forest avenue from the
city limit to the Maine Central tracks,
provided the usual subscription is offered
by the abuttors.
A question of tax dating back Is
years was referred to the city solicitor.
A communication was received from
the Horse Railroad Company notifying
the city that the work of laying the new
rails will begin next Monday, and asking
that the city authorities notify the Tele-
phone Company to remove any poles that
might conflict with the progress of lay
ing the rails.
1t was voted that special committee
be appointed to consider the question of
new almshouse: The Mayor appointed
Messrs. Nevens, Hutchins and Leighton.
On motion of Mr.. .Nevens, it was voted
at all gravel and sand in the city grav
ell pit be sold at the rate of 25 cents
yard when used in the city, and 35 cents
a yard when used outside the city limits.
1t was further voted that all purchasers
be obliged to get an order from the city
treasurer for which they are to pay be-
fore removing the grovel or sand.
1t was voted that the road commission
er be authorized to purchase new road
machine.