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Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-04
TIE SUPREME COURT.
An Interesting State Boundary Line d
cision Rendered.

An Interesting State Boundary Line De-
cision Rendered.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-The supreme
court today rendered decision in the
case OF the state of Iowa against the
state of Illinois, TO settle the boundary
line in the Mississippi river between the
two states. Nine bridges cross tie
river between the states, and the suit
waa brought in order that each might
tax only those parts of them within
their respective boundaries. Iowa con-
tended that the boundary runs through
the middle OF the main body of the'river,
regardless OF the steamboat channel,
and that the measurement is TO be taken
at the normal stage of the water.
Illinois claimed that the jurisdiction
Of each state extended to the middle of
the steamboat channel.
In the opinion rendered today by Jus.
tice Field the court takes the Illinois
view OF the matter, holding that the
true boundary is the middle of the main
channel. The court ordered commits
sion of three to designate the line on
each bridge and to delineate the same
on maps. a.
lOE tDO SON-
ernment made motion to advance
what is known as the letter-carrier
cases. The cases arise under the act
of congress of March "a, 1888, to limit
the hours letter carriers in cities shall
be employed per day, and involves 9th
er questions important to the admins
tration of the postoffice department.
Ex-Attorney General Garland today
10 1d~~ IN hynh ~,
popularity known as the silver-brick case.
Mr.. Merrick, resident of Colorado,
seeks mandamus to compel the eecre-
tary of the treasury to receive silver
brick and coin it into dollars for his
benefit. He brought the action origin
ally in the courts of the District of Col
umbia, and when the mandamus was
denied. took an appeal to the supreme
court, and today made motion to ad
vance the case, in order to secure final
decision from the court OF last resort.
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-04
sha,ing the l.eara in nussia.

Peter the Great thought to civilize his
aayages by making them shave and I'M
posed tax of 100 rubles on the wealthy
and middle Glasses and q copeck on
peasants and laboreIs. Now it was a
superstition among the poorer people
that no beardless son Of Adam could
ever enter heaven, and being obliged to
part with their boards the great ma
jo1ity treasured up their hairs to be
buried with their bodies. In dealing
with his soldiers the great Peter enlisted
the aid of the priests, who cunningly
pointed out the fact that they were go
ing to fight the bearded Turk and that
their patron, st. Nicholas, would be un-
able to distinguish them from their enc
mics unless they sacrificed their boards.
This was all right, and the boards of
the beloved Russians went down before
the razor in Difference to st. Nicholas.
But, unluclkily for the priests, the next
little war happened to be with the
Swedes, who wore no boards, and thus
it was that the Russian soldiers de-
manded to be allowed to abjure the
razor, SO that the holy Nicholas might
have no difficulty in arranging for their
protection Illustrated Maga-
zine.
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-04
PUBLIC DEBT STATEMENT.
An Increase of $51S,2S3 in Debt Dnrin,
December

An Increase of $51s,aS3 in Debt Dnring
December
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-The public debt
statement for December shows during
the month an increase of $51S, ,2S3 in the
debt. On the 31st ult. the totals were:
Interest bearing debt, $685., ,033, ,080; /;
debt on which interest has ceased, $2,-
,045; debt bearing no interest, $377,-
106,627.
The total gold in the treasury Decem-
Der 31st was $23S, 1859 ,S0l, against $247,-
598, ,465 at the end of Noyember. Silver
increased from $45S, ,496, 1873 to 1852, $685.
518. Against these deposits there were
outstanding Sal, ,347 S89 gold certih-
Gates and 1925, ,7S3 ,504 silver certificates.
The net cash balance (surplus) in the
treasury at the end of the year was
$29, ,092 ,588. OF this amount $16,O61 ,9l9
was in national bank repositories, and
$10,571 ,460 in subsidiary silver coin.
The net cash balance November 31st was
$50, ,S28, ,91S.
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-04
BRIGHTON JUNCTION TRAGEDY,
The Death of Miss Ayres Still
Shrouded in Mystery.
Engineer Jeffreys Charged with the
Foul Crime.
He stoutly Maintains His Innocence in
the Face of Strong Circumstan-
tial Eyidence-Pacifc
Coast News.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
SACRAMENTO, Jan. 3.-Railroad officers
Burke and True today brought here
George Jeffreys, the railroad engineer
who is suspected of completely in the
murder of Miss Ayres, the Brighton
station telegraph operator. The
reason that Jeffreys was arrested
is that he and Miss Ayres were married
some months ago. according to the rec
ords in San Francisco, although he has
a wife and family in Oakland. 1t ia said
that he and the deceased quarreled ire
quently.
Jeffreys was interviewed at length by
District Attorney Ryan. He maintains
his innocence of the crime, and says he
can prove where he was in the city dur
ing the few hours between his arrival
and his departure on the night of the
tragedy. He also denies the alleged
marriage with Miss Ayres, and declares
that if any such record exists it is a
fraud, perpetrated by some enemy to get
him into trouble. He eaye the woman
was enamored of him, and kept writing
letters urging him to abandon his wife
and wed her by contract. He will, how
ever, be held pending the inquest.
Many are beginning to believe now
that the woman shot herself, and in
doing So set fire to her clothing, which
smouldered from about midnight I'M
til in the morning, when
the fire broke out. AS stated yesterday,
a doctor passing there at 2 a. m.
smelled burning cloth, and one cart
ridge in Miss Ayres' pistol was found to
have been discharged before the fire dis
charged the others.
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-04
A v|RULENT FORM Of CHOLERA,
Fresh Alarm Felt at Little
Rock, Ark.
Further Mortality Among the State
Prison COnvicts.
A Government Expert Pronounces the
Disease Genuine Cholera - The
Penitentiary Placed Under
Strict Quarantine.

By the Associated Press
LITTLE Rock, Ark, Jan. B. - The
death OF another convict at the Arkan-
sas penitentiary this morning, and the
dying condition of one more, has
again alarmed the community. DR..
Geddings of the United States
hospital service arrived this morning
He went at once unannounced to the
penitentiary and began an investigation.
DR.. Geddings gives it as his opinion,
from what he has already seen and
heard, that virulent form of cholera
has broken out. He has ordered the
penitentiary authorities not to al
low convict to leave the building
A young woman living in the vicinity of
the penitentiary was taken sick and
died in two hours. Several convicte
died as quickly. DR.. Geddings said the
disease could be kept in the present
confines, provided the authorities kept
the prisoners in the walls, and this will
be done.
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-04
Major Truman's Appointment.

The Chicago Tribune of December
9th says that MAJ. Ben G. Truman OF
Los Angeles, CAL, has been appointed
assistant chief of the bureau of fioricul.
ture of the worlds fair. Major Truman
was named for the place by Director.
General Davis last Saturday. Mr.. Tru-
man was a strong candidate for the posi-
tion of chief of the bureau OF viticulture.
aud was preferred for the place by the
director general and by Chief Samuels,
but who declined to 60 to M. H. De
Young for his support.
Colonel Davis was, however, unwilling
to forego the privilege of securing Major
Truman's services for the worlds fair.
and appointed him to the position indi-
Gated.
Major Truman has been visitor to all
the recent international exhibitions. He
is thoroughly familiar with exhibition
work, and is acquainted beforehand with
the duties he will have to perform with
the worlds fair.
II am greatly pleased to have such
chief assistant" taid Chief Thorpe yes
terday afternoon. "Mr. Truman is
man OF wide experience. He lie prepared
to meet ali classes of people and treat
them with uniform courtesy and intelii-
gence. regard Major Truman's ap-
pontment as a happy addition to the
exposition force"
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-04
PATTISON'S MESSAGE.
Wise Recommendations by Pennsyiva
MAS Chief Executive.

HARRISBURG, Jan. 3.-The biennial
message of Governor Pattison was read
in both braDc chee of the legislature to-
day. In it he refers to the spirit of in
surrection at Homestead calls attention
to the inequality of taxation as between
real estate and personal property; re-
news his ommendation that revenue
law be framed by which the entire
cost of the state government be paid
bya tax on corporations and collateral
inheritance, and that other taxes be re-
turned to the counties to relieve the
real estate therein. He urges legisla-
tion against combines, especially the
coal monopoly; free school books and
renewed attention co quarantine.
1t cost the state s430,0 to put down
the Homestead insurrection. The gov.
ernor says the sheriff did not try to put
it down, and Allegheny county ought to
stand the cost.
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-04
Crescent Oity Races.

Five furloncsMnanta;n d won Rero. 21m
sene second, Artlesa third time, l :0s16
Five furlongs-Duke of Kent won,
Virdsn second, Perkins third; time,
1:0715.
Six furlongs-Sly Lisbon won, Harace
Leland second, Emperor Gillet third
time, %
Seven and one half furlongs--Bls re
Duke won, Grey Duke second, Pomfret
third; time, :4534.
Handicap, seven furlongs Bobby
Beach won, Nathan Frank second, Gen
eral Marmaduke third; time, l :3716.
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-04
CALIFORNIA JOCKEY CLUB.

A New Series of Races to Be Held at
San Francisco.
SAN Francisco, Jan. 3.-The Califor-
mia Jockey club was organized here to-
day with T. H. Williams, jr., president,
and Adolph Sutrc, vice president. The
club includes among it's members sew
eral directors of the Pacific Coast Blood
Horse association. 1t will give 40 days.
racing at the Bay District track COM
mencing Tuesday next, or at the expi-
ration OF the Blood Horse associations g
winter meeting.
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-04
CLAMoRING FOR STATEHOOD.
Republicans and Democrats of Arizona
Are of One Mind.


Are of One Mind.
PHGNIx, Ariz., Jan. 3.-The Repub-
lican and Democratic territorial central
committees have been in session here.
Each adopted set of resolutions urging
upon congress Immediate action upon
the admission of Arizona. Both COM
mittees met later at the rooms OF Gov
ernor Murphy and adopted the follow
ing joint resolutions:
Resolved, That we, the Democratic
and Republican territorial central com
mittees, now in joint session, urge upon
congress, irrespective of party. the i'm
mediate admission of Arizona. The
business interests of the the people and
the material welfare of the territory de.
mand that it shall no longer be kept
out OF the union. The territory of Ari
zona having every qualification to enter
the union of states, there is no valid
reason why statehood should be de-.
layed.
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-04
California
II Pioneers Experience W3th
HOOd,S S0rS0DNY.iZZH.

81 am pioneer in this county, having been
here 80 years. Four years ago my little son
Ellery became blood-poisoned by impure virus In
vaccination. His arm swelled terribly, causing
great agony; physicians said the arm must b
amputated, and even then his recovery would
be doubtful Ono day read about blood puri.
fer. new to me, and was surprised to learn that u
was prepared by G. L Hood, with whom used to
80 to school In Chelsea, Vt decided to have
my boy try Hoods sarsaparilla, and was mach
gratifed when 1t seemed to help him. He con-
tnued to grew better as we gave him the Sara
parilla, and having used bottles is now entirely
cured. As Hoods sarsaparilla has accomplished
such wonderful results, I recommend 1t all pos
sibly can" JEROME n. SLEEPER, Upper Lake.
Lake Co., Cal
The City Treasurer
OF Lowell, Mass, says: "Ihe above is from my
brother, whose signature recognized 1 am also
glad to testify to the excellence OF Hoods Sarsa-
parilla, and to say that c. !. Hood IL Co. are CON
sidered one of the most reliable firms in New
England" VAN B. SLRBPER, City Treasurer.
Lowell, Mass.
Hoods SarsaparilIa
Sold by druggists. 81; six for s.. Prepared only
ey G. J. HOOD 4 CO., Apcthecaries, Lowell, Mass
100 Doses Ore Dollar
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-04
oppos;t,on to the EXCLUSION Aot,

WASHINGTON. Jan. 3.-Chinese In
spector Wicker reports to the treasury
department that opposition to the
Chinese exclusion act is being fomented
with view to getting money out of the
Chinese. He cites recent case in New
Orleans where Chinaman representing
himself as agent Of the Chinese Six
companies succeeded in collecting $500
from Chinamen under the pretext that
it would be used to employ counsel to
contest the law.
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-04
BCSHNELL's MISSION.
He Is Not Negotiating for tho Panama
Canal Concession.

He Is Not Negotiating for the Panama
Canal Concession.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-Some spscu-
lating is INDUCED in with regard to the
mission of H. I. Bushnell of Nebraska
to Panama. Bushnell's mission has no
relation, remote or intimate, to the
Panama Canal concession. and it may
be said the state department has not the
slightest idea of acquiring the concession
for the United States. whether the
French government relinquishes it or
not. Bushnell is there simply as a
special commissioner to investigate the
quarantine eystem and arrange for the
adoption of such regulations as would
protect the health of the people there
and at the same time not close the port
unnecessarily to vessels from the
United States.
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-04
CHICKEN JOE STABBED.

A Probably Fatal Cutting ARRAY at San
Pedro.
SAN PEDRO, Jan. 8 A probably fatal
cutting ARRAY occurred here today be-
tween stevedore, Joe Barca, known as
Chicken Joe, and an Italian fisherman,
There had been bad blood between them
for some time on account of the fisher
man slandering Joe's wife. 1t culmi-
mated today when the two met on the
street. After few hard words and q
blow on the face from Joe, the fisher
man pulled out a pocket knife and
stabbed Joe above the heart and through
the cheek.
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-04
A Nav Party Call.

PIrTsBURG, Pa. /. Jan. 9-A call has
been issued for conference in this CITY
next Monday of all persons who will
Join in the formation of political
party for the abolition or suppression ol
the drink traffic in the United States,
and for such other moral, economical,
financial and industrial reforms as are
needed in the country.
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-04
Professor Barnard,s Prize.

LIcK OBSERVATORY, Jan. "A notifi-
cation has been received that the Le-
lande prize of the Paris academy of
science was awarders Professor Barnard
of Lick observatory, December 49, 1892,
for his work in astronomy, particularly
for his discovery of fifth satellite of
Jupiter.
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-04
A FATAL CASE OF JIM JAMS,
n Portuguese Saloon-Keeper Bowls VI
and Runs Amuck.

"a AoHtuSues0 cdIoOn-heep6r Bowls Up
and Runs Amuck.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 3.-Antone
Duarte, a Portuguese saloon-keeper on
the San Leandro road, while suffering
from delirium tremens, arose this morn
ing and went upstairs to where his bar
keeper, Antoine Diae, and wife were
sleeping. Duarte called Dias to the door
and shot him. The ball entered his
shoulder and same out at the back.
Mrs. Dias arose screaming, and Duarte
shot her twice through the chest
The insane man then went down stairs
and shot himself through the back of
the head, dying instantly. Dias and
wife are still living, though the woman
will die, and there is but little chance
for the recovery of her husband. Das
and wife came from Fresno a short
time ago to keep house for Duarte, who
was unmarried. There was no quarrel,
the shooting being merely the result Of
indulging in liquor. 1t occurred at
what is known as the Ashland Corner.
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-04
A Mxstarious Shot.

MODESTO, CAL, Jan. Sword was re-
ceived late this evening that Lafayette
Steele, farmer living miles east of
Modesto was instantly killed by shot
from an unknown source. The shot
took effect in the heart. The coroner
has gone out to investigate.
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-04

1t is great domestic remedy and should be
kept in every home. Mr.. imam Cheatham,
Waverly, Sussex county, Va who has never
been without IL for IL years, subscrlbes to this
opinion. He says 'Our family mas been using
Ir. Bulls Cough Syrup for IL years and are
never without 1t III the house. 1t is invalna-
. q
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-04
MISS HaIl Exoneratad !.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 3.-Miss Hall,
the youDg lady who accidentally stabbed
and killed Sidney Mccoy, while par
ticlpating in private theatricale, was to-
day exonerated by the coroner's jury.
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-04
Found,

At the drug store, valuable package,
worth it's weight in gold. My hair has
stopped falling and all dandruff has dis
appeared since found skookum root hair
grower. Ask your druggist about 1t.
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-04
Falling Hair

Produces badness. 1t is cheaper to buy
q bottle of skookum root hair grower
than wig besides, wearing your own
hair is more convenient. Ali druggists,
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-04
ChiIean Indemnity Fund.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.--The secretary
Of the navy today appointed board to
consider and report plan for the equit-
able distribution of the Chilean inde M
nifty fund of $4,000.
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-04
DIED.


MCCARTNEY On January, 1898, Frank W.,
son Of Mrs. Nora Mccartney, aged 10 years
3 months and s days.
Funeral is to be held at the residence, 927
Orange street. Wednesday January 4th, at
1870 am Fliend are invited 1927
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-04
Lost.

Lost.
Once lost, it is difficult to restore the
hair. Therefore be warned in time,
lest you become bald. Skookum root
hair grower stops falling hair. Sold by
drrIrpjefE
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-04
KALAMAZOO NOT IN 1T.
Southern California Vegetables Captu
Detroit.

Southern California Vegetables Capture
Detroit.
Parties in this city who sent general
assortment of Southern California vege-
tables to friends in Detroit via the Santa
Fe route, have received congratulations,
and the following is an abstract OF q
letter from one of the most prominent
citizens of that city:
"We have been reveling the past few
days in luscious strawberries, succulent
corn, peas, caulifower and toothsome
tomatoes, and the finest celery we have
ever had on our table. with humility
we confess Kalamazoo isn't Sin it.'y'
Kalamazoo has heretofore been the
source OF supply for fresh vegetables.
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-04

An incipient blaze at 2:30 West First
street, between Hill and Broadway, at
2:45 this morning, called out the depart
ment No damage was done.
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1893-05-17
The Future ofGreece.

1t Is impossible to have intercourse
with modern Greeks without being
touched with some degree of the eutbu-
siasm which inspires them in discussing
the future of their country, or without
sharing the confidence with which they
approach il. 1t may be true that the
people are Of hybrid race. that little of
the old Hellenic blood flows in their
veins, but few European nations of note,
our W perhaps least of all, can boast
unmi2ed descent. There is that in the
air this people breathe. in the language
they speak, the land they live in, which
is of the very spirit of liberty.
One meeting a countryman on the road
accosfs him as .~'patriote," a term of more
significance. of larger meaning than
citizen" But they are IA people deeply
democratic and require gentle handling
to steer liberty clear Of the shoals of IL
cense. Murmurings against the growth
of taxation are already heard, and the
extraordinary activity of the press in
sures the publicity of every unpopular
act OF the administration Blackwood's
Magazine.
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1893-05-17

characteristics. When il mar wants t.
seal his letters. mark his plate or decor.
ate his harness. he wants IA crest, and as
Americans with money own the universe
this crest must be forthcoming. OF
course 1t Is only an accessory to the arms,
and now the question is. How shall Amer
icans get them? And how shall they
be able to keep them:
LET me repeat that society would wei
coiae 1T establishment of "A herald's
office for the better regulation of these
matters. New York World.
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1893-05-17
About Cutting the Finger Nails.

There are several well known savings
with regard to the pairing of the finge,
nails. and among them are the following.
Cut them on Monday. cut them for
health: cut them on Tuesday, cut then.
for wealth: cut them on Wednesday. cut
them for a letter: cut them on Thurs
day fer something better; cut them Oh
Friday. Eoa egt Tor a wife: cut them ar
Saturday, eat ter long life; cut them oil
sunday, yo8 eut them for evil; for all of
that weak EouI be ruled by the devil
philadelphia Times.
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1893-05-17
At THE 500" JUNCTION.
The fat!etf: Lament of IA Father Whose
SON s.an Away From Home.

se dt''ttff anne OF IL Fdtner w n01
Son s.an Away From Home.
The time was "A cold October after
noon.
The place 1as a lonely junction wait
ing room in northern Michigan.
The reopl" If the drama were an old
lulnbermau III store clothes" and a
Young man whose apparel proclaimed
the city.
And then there was a rough pine box.
about six feet long, on IA truck outside.
Perhaps that might have been called
the propelties,"
There Is no more desolate place than
the Sault Ste. Marie junction. and it
was raining that afternoon. There is a
dirty little station and the train dis
patcher's house on one side of the main
track. Opposite is IA deserted log cabin.
There Is nothing else to he seen. In
summer the comlnonest flowers shun the
spot. The old man with the Grape on
his hat sat looking ont at the box on the
truck. The Young commercial traveller
or advance agent. or whoever he was.
stared vacantly at his companion. The
time passed slowly and drearily. Once
a freight train ratified by. The young
man got all the enjoyment he could out
OF that and ruefully viewed the caboose
fading away into the fog.
At length. as if compelled to speak.
the old man said: Say. | hate t see til
rain fall on that ere coffin so. They
oughter made tn eaveses t this we're sta
ton bigger. tried to bring him in. but
that fr11rk's f,,a yy-i,la lin, ,.,. b.
boy, he was. afore he Went up t Mar
quette. That him out there. 1t warn't
onnateral fer hing I want ter 60. There
haln't nothin to Keep a bright boy t.
holne III IA town whats got nothin in it
u my ole sawmill an tn store. But. O
Lord. | wisht he'd a staid--I wisht he'd IA
stald. a country boy amt got no show
IN n o them tough iron towns. |
am a-blamin Jim fer leavin me. But
he was all | had. He didn't know how
much | wanted him t stay or he'd "a
done it. He didn't have no sort O raisin,
his mother died when he was Just a lit |
tie Teller.
When he growed up. nothin nd do but
ne mus sc away. He goes upt' Marquette
an gifts him a good job ON tn ore docks,
beln strong an handy. He ulster write
III tnes letters YOU ever seen ey'ry
sunday reg1ar. He was up there Jest
tour months when he quit writin.
'tood It IA month, an then | went up. He
vas sick III a measly boardin house. He
vas considerable sick. but we fetched
nm through. an | tool him home. He
rot good al we'll again. He said he'd
'faE with Inc t home. But he didn't.
he ruined off one night. | didn't care
er what lie took. if he'd only IL com
Jack. He KEEP a-writin fer money t
III home on, and | KEEP a-sendin it
nut had ter 60 fer my boy. He was
through the heart i'll a saloon at he
That's him out there. | amt
-blamin him. | didn't raise him as
-
Then a whistle was heard. Ii was the
waited train. With careful hands the
the train dispatcher and the
Dung man wheeled the coffin to the
car. Gently the burden was
within. The old man climbed in
be by his dead. The door was shut. =,
i'll a ONE the train was lost +.
/ the burned pine barrens.-Harper's :
Weekly.