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The morning call., 1893-03-06
ASSESSORS OFFICE.
Notice to Taxpayers!

Ii PERSONS. FIRMS. COMPANIES. COR
~ porations and associations required to
deliver at the Assessors once. New City Hall,
Immediately statement under oath OF all the
property, both real ana personal, owned claimed
by him. her or them, or in their possession held
In trust for others at Y o'clock noon the first
Monday OF March, 1893.
The potax Of 81 is now due and payable at this
Office a Deputy Assessor.
Hf5- Ofhce-hours from 8 O'Clock A. NJ. to 9 o'clock
p. II. JOHN ID. SIEBE, Assessor.
San Francisco. March g. 1898 mr6 IL
The herald., 1893-01-28
SOCIETY.

The monthly dance of the Graymont
club was held at Kramer's hall last
evening. The attendance was small,
owing to the weather. An enjoyable
time was passed, however, by those
present. The committee was Miss
Pauline Lewis, Thomas P. McCrea, A.
B. Day, Harry Turner and Marion G.
Whipple. Mr.. Ralph Day was floor
manager.
While the attendance at the letter car
riers' ball at Armory hall last night was
not 30 large as the event warranted, the
affair was pleasantly passed. A unique
feature was mail box placed at the end
of the hall, where letters could be placed.
Every nour carrier entered and took
away the contents of the box, thus
illustrating part Of the carriers daily
routine. Several mail bsgs were hung
On the wall over the music sand. The
committees were as follows: Floor
Charles G. Brewer, manager; aids, P.
Marion, Joseph Farrell, VIM. A. Shields,
John BanRsrter. Reception-Wm. Fl
Smart, r. O.'Gill, L. f. Richards, f. r.
Brant, Henry Angel, E. w. Stuart, Sol.
Froman, I. M. Barrows, o. L. Robert
son, Delos Milsap. Executive--C Charles
G. Brewer, chairman; Joseph Farrell,
treasurer; P. Marion, John Bangerter,
VIM. A. Shields.
The herald., 1893-01-28

The Unitarian Sunday school had g
social last evening at the Church of the
Unity. A feature OF the evening was a
drill Of the Los Angeles cadet corps,
commanded by Capt. Alfred II. Rudy.
The attendance was large and an enjoy
able evening was passed.
James johnson was arrested at Santa
Monica yesterday, brought to this city
and lodged in the county Jail under the
charge Of obtaining money under false
pretenses. He is one of the men who
recently, it is charged, played the con-
spiracy pocket book game upon res
taurant keeper in that town.
Alhambra push and energy comes to
the front again, this time with bicycle
track, built by the club in that town.
The club, which hardly numbers a
dozen strong, has leased ten acres of
land near the center of the town, and
have constructed quarter mile track,
about II feet wide, with high bank at
ethe turns. In respect to the banking
and surface the track is far ahead of any
other in this section, the only fault be-
ing slight grade near one turn. The
track will be formally opened in about
six weeks, with the usual field sports.
The date will be published as soon as
decided on, and Los Angeles will send a
large delegation out.
The herald., 1893-01-28
FROM THE COLORADO.
AN OLD sTEAMBoATMAN IN LOS
ANGELES.
His Description of the Big River in Its
June Freshet-rhe Splendid Hunt
ing and Fishing mt the
Rivers Mouth.

Captain Mellon of the Colorado river
steamboat line has been in town for two
or three days and HERALD reporter ran
bang UP against him last evening at his
hotel. He is heavy-set man, with
forid complexion, and about so years OF
age. In reply to a question about the
navigation of the river, Captain Mellon
said:
81 went down there 80 years ago in
the little stern-wheel steamer Esmer-
aida, which afterwards ascended the
river as far as Coalville, in the territory
OF Utah. She was very small and had
email engines, about 12inch cylinders if
recollect rightly. At that time it was
regarded as a great feat because her
power was very light and they warped
her up there the best part of the way.
But other boats have ascended the river
since then nearly 80 miles further"
"How far do you call the Colorado
navigable, captain ?" asked the reporter.
"Well, trifie over 600 miles. 1t c'n
be navigated further, without a portage,
than any of the Pacific coast rivers"
"And the head of navigation that you
speak of. is it in Utah ?"
"No, sir it is in the Rio Virgin coun-
try, and that is Lincoln county, New,
on one side OF the river. There were
salt works up there some years ago, and
we used to tow barges up there for salt.
1t was about all that we could do to
stem it, but we got there just the same,"
said the captain.
'.Do you think it is as swift river as
the Snake in Idaho?" asked the re-
porter.
"It must be harder to stem, because it
has just as much of down grade, and
it drains much larger expanse of coun-
try. Therefore the volume of water is
necessarily greater, go it must be a
sitter current to fight"
What about the country down at the
mouth of the river, captain? Several
people have been in here and pictured it
to our folks as perfect sportsman's
paradise"
"There is fine sport there, especially
at ducks and geese, in March and
April" said the captain, "and as for
fishing, there is no part of America eur
passes it. You know the fish they call
the croaker in the Gulf OF Mexico; well,
at some season of the year they are go
thick you would think they were frogs.
Then there is the big jewish, that al.
WAYS affords good sport, as we'll as the
yellowtsil, that are caught at Catalina
island; and at times the mullets are as
thick as they are at Honolulu or New
Zealand. It's great country for sport"
"How about the oysters at the mouth
of the river, captain? Are they in any
wise abundant or of good quality?"
"No, sir; they are inferior in quality,
in addition to being quite scarce. Peo-
pie who tell you about the fine Colorado
oysters miarepresent things to you. But
they do have the finest clans there that
you ever eaw."
"What sort of CLAIMS are they ?" asked
the reporter.
"The genuine Long Island quahogs,
sir, and no mistake. If you want to get
up an old fashioned Yankee clambake,
come down there in April and We'll see
that you have swell feed-a regular
do wn-easter at that"
Captain Mellon leaves for home today.
The herald., 1893-01-28
THE JAP COULD RUN.

He Overhauled Two Piifering Tramps
and Recovered His Property.
There was foot race yesterday with
out the usual fight. George Love and
John Meyers, two wayward, rough char
actsrs, visited japanese store on Main
street, took three boxes OF Japanese
handkerchief and ran.
The proprietor, being rather feet Of
foot, started after them. The tramps
threw away the boxes in their flight,
but the proprietor continued in the
chase. caught them on New High street
and called an officer. The boxes were
recovered and the fellows were taken to
the police station, where they were
charged with petit larceny.
The herald., 1893-01-28
HE Is COUNT Won HARDT.
OPERA SINGER WILHELM FORAN
FINDS HIMSELF WEALTHY.
He Receives Con fl nation of His Inher-
itiDg Large Fortune in
Germany, as Well as
Title.

When the Polish revolution of 1915
took place there were two brothers
named Hardt, living at Wirsitz, in what
is now Prussian Poland. Both were we'll
to do. One of them espoused the cause
of the revolutionists, and joined their
forces. The other waited, taking neither
side until he saw that the revolutionists
had no chance, when he threw his aid
to the conquering side. The brother,
who followed his convictions, had all
his property confiscated, and his two
SONS and daughter had to make their
own way in the world from that time to
this.
One Of these SONS is known here as
Wilhelm Foran. His real name is Will
helm Frederick Hardt. He will be re.
membered as the talented tenor of the
ill-fated Columbia Opera company
which was stranded here about yeal
ago. Mr.. Foran possesses a remarkable
tenor voice, and when his father was
left penniless because OF his pat
riotism, the boy took to singing
and achieved great success. He
took high rank in the imperial opera
companies at Berlin and st. Petersburg
and in this country. When the Col.
umbia company broke up he remained
in Los Angeles, as he became infatuated
with the country, and ne has been sup
porting himeelf by teaching singing and
taking part in concerts.
! Meanwhile his uncle. Count Frederick
Hardt, remained at Wirsitz and pros.
pered. Perhaps he felt that his brother
had played the noble part in the old
revolutionary days, and he did not for
get that brothers. children. Some
months ago he sickened, and when it
becsme evident that he must die, he
made his will, leaving his fortune OF
nearly two millions OF dollars to the
three children. The Prussian lawyers
found two of them all right, but the
third who is Mr.. Foran, they
could not place. They knew that
he had come to America, and
they instructed the German consuls
throughout this country to look out for
him, but without avail, and it is likely
that they would finally have considered
him dead and administered the estate
without him, had it not been for an
accident.
One day Mr.. Foran was at the house
OF a German friend of his and happened
to pick up Berlin newspaper in which
was statement of his uncle's death and
the fact that all attempts to find Will
helm Hardt had been unavailing. Mr..
Foran, who by that item found himself
Count Won Hardt, wrote at once to the
German consul at San Francisco explain
ing that he WAS the man wanted that
he had taken his mothers maiden
name of Foran as his stage name, and
furnished abundant proof of his iden-
tity. The counsel sent the documents
to Germany and yesterday Mr.. Foran
received word that the affair had been
Strengthened out and that his inherit
ance, amounting to something near a
round million in dollars, was at his COM
mand, and that his uncle's title of count
had passed to him.
All who know the young artist rejoice
at his good fortune. He is talented and
possessed of most amiable qualities, and
withal is endowed with enough business
judgment to prevent him from making
ducks and brakes of his money.
The herald., 1893-01-28
THE WORLDS FAIR.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE STATE COM
MISSION YESTERDAY.
Resolutions Accepted Advocating Low
Railroad Rates from Chi, ago to
California During the
Exhibition.

The California worlds fair commission
was in session yesterday practically all
day. In the morning they went to Pas
adena to inspect and accept the tree ex-
hibit prepared by the Southern Califor-
mia association, and they also Visited
Mrs.. Farr's studio aud Professor loves
collection. At 2 O'Clock p. m. they met
in executive session at the Westminster
and after adjournment met again at s
pm, Commissioners Rose, Ferguson,
McMurray, Phelsn and Secretary
Thompson being present.
Alter carefully revising estimates, it
was decided that the finances OF the
commission did not permit them enter
ing into new obligations for the ship
ment of fresh fruit supplies during the
fair, hence this duty will devolve on the
counties, the commission having agreed
to bear, by previous action, the freight
on the county exhibits in the first in
stance. In case they see their way later
they shall assist also in this matter.
Among other important matters, at
tention was called to the question of at
tracing visitors to California, and in the
hope OF awakening all public bodies to
action the following resolutions were
adopted:
Whereas. tits now decided that greatly
reduced rates will be given by all rail-
road companies leading from this coast
to Chicago to perrous attending the
worlds fair during 1898; and
Whereas, 1t is expected that large
number OF visitors from different por.
tions of the United States and Europe
attending the worlds fair will desire to
Welt California and other parts of the
Pacific coast; therefore
Resolved, That it is the sense of this
commission that in Justice to California
and the coast and to visitors attending
the worlds fair, the transcontinental
lines should make an excursion rate
from Chicago to California and other
portions of the Pacific coast and return
at least as low ss rates from Pacific coast
points to Chicago and return, such rates
to remain in force until January, 1894,
The commission adjourned till 2 80 p.
m. today at the chamber OF commerce.
The herald., 1893-01-28
PROPERTY OWNERS KICK.
Some Pavement on Second Street Which
Does Not Suit.

Some Pavement on Second Street Which
Does Not Suit.
The property owners on Second street,
between Los Angeles and Alameda
streets, among whom are J. NJ. Davies,
I. D. Simpson, Mrs. Bernard and
others, have been having rather hard
time OF it. In fact, they are having a
hard time right now in protecting what
they deem to be their rights.
1t seems that the city council let a
contract TO sidewalk and pave Second
street from Los Angeles TO Alameda.
The contract was awarded and the con-
tractor did the work. The property
owners at the conclusion smelt a mice.
they, or some OF them, thought the
contractor had not put in the sidewalk
according TO specifications. They ex-
smined the matter, and they now claim
that they found that their eupposition
was well founded. The contract called
for sidewalk six parts sand and gravel
and one part cement. Instead of
this an examination is said
to have disclosed the fact
that the proportion was nearer 20
parts sand to one part cement.
But by little sharp practice the re-
firing street uperintendent accepted
the work, despite the complaint of the
property owners. Then they filed a
remonstrance with the council, and this
WAS referred to the board of public
works. They puttered with it for a
while and did nothing. Now the matter
comesSup again at the next meeting OF
the couhcil as special order.
The Second-street property owners
claim that they will pay for what they
got, but they do not propose to be duped.
They want justice at the hands OF the
council. AS far as the city engineer and
the present street superintendent are
concerned they feel all right.
The herald., 1893-01-28
THE ATHLETIC CLUB.

The Athletic and Social Entertainments
Given Last Night.
1t was ladies' night at the athletic
club rooma last evening and the gentle
men Of that organization spared no
pains to make the affair thoroughly
enjoyable one, and they succeeded.
There were not so many ladies present
as at some of the similar entertainments
of last year, the inclemency of the
weather answering for this.
The entire suite of rooms occupied by
the club were thrown open for inspec-
tion by the guests. The large gymna-
sum room was csnvased and from the
ceiling were hung etreamers of crimson
and gold, the club colors.
An athletic programme under the di-
rection of the club instructor, Prof. Bes-
sing, was given, but owing to it being
late before starting, several of the events
were omitted.
The fencing match with foils, between
T. B. Emery and J. W. Fors yth, was
very lively, the contestants being well
m stched.
W. A. Guthrie and W. McStay fol-
lowed with clever exhibition of spar
ring.
The wrestling of L. J. Roth and L.
Mooser was very good. Both of the gem
tlemen are members of the Junior class.
How Tumblers Are Made, by the
class, Was novelty, and was amusing.
A number of the boys took hold of a
canvas blanket and.stretched it out taut,
while an athlete jumped from the spring
board and attempted to turn in the air,
finally landing in the blanket. Some
inexperienced tumblers first tried to
make the flying somersault. and their
awkward attempts were received with
great laughter. The experienced ones
then showed the correct manner of do
ing the turn, Ed Germain finally turn
ing twice before striking the blanket.
l.. Nordlinger gave an exhibition of
club swinging. The programme con :
cluded with burlesque prize fight be-
tween W. M. Jenkins and J. Hall.
Both had blackened their gloves. They
foundered about for several rounds,
pounding the air with distressing regu-
larity, while the audience fairly laughed
itself hoarse. After Sullivan and Cor
bett No. 2 had retired the orchestra
opened the dance programme with a
quadrille, and the enjoyment was con-
tinued until late hour.
The herald., 1893-01-28
Safe. Sure and speedv,

No external remedy ever yet devised has so
fully and uuquestionably met these three
prime conditions so successfully as ALLcocK's S
Porous PLs sTEBs They are safe because they
iactured upon scientific principles of medicine.
They are sure because nothing goes into them
except ingredients which are exa tiy adapted
to the purposes for which plaster Is required
They are speedy in their action because their
medicinal qualities goright to their work of re-
lieving pain and restoring the natural and heal
thy performance of the functions of muscles.
nerves and skin. Do not be deceived by mis-
representation. Ask for ALLcocK s., and lei no
solicitation or explanation induce you te ac-
cept substitute
The herald., 1893-01-28
Draw your Own CoucIns,on

Mr.. J. 0. Davenport, manager of the
Fort Bragg Redwood company, Fort
Bragg, Cal, has this to cay Of Chanber-
lain's Cough Remedy; 81 used it for a
severe cold and cough, and obtained i'm
mediate relief. In the Fort Bragg Red
wood company's store we have sold large
quantities of Chamberlain's medicines. y
For sale by O. F. Heinzeman, 222 N.
Main. druggist,
The herald., 1893-01-28
A Delightfni Chargo

Los Angeles people desiring a change viii
appreciate the fact that ct Coronado Beach
the rainfall for this season has been scarcely
over an inch, not one-hfth the ran at Los An
geies. Every day is an edition of the June
Gays of our childhood, only with few more
empeiiisnments on the covers-the sunrises
ana sunsets being particularly fine just now.
Coronado, call at the agency, l20 North Spring
street, Los Angeles
The herald., 1893-01-28
Not from a Financial standpoint

81 do not recommend Chamberlain g
Cough remedy from financial stand
point, for we have others in stock on
which we make larger profit" says
Al. Maggini, O prominent druggist of
Braddock, Penn, "but because many of
our customers have spoken of it in the
highest praise. Wesell more of it than of
any similar preparation we have in the
store" For sale by @. F. Heinzeman,
222 N. Main, druggist.
The herald., 1893-01-28
PERSONAL.

Attorney General Hart is in the city.
NC. Holman Of Long Beach is in the
city.
Congressman Brewer of Michigan is
ut the Westminster.
Ellis G. Kerr, business manager of
Middaugh's Comedy company, is in the
city.
Mr.. Marco Hellman has returned from
Australia. 1t is stated on what should
be good authority that he is affianced to
a young lady Of Sidney, Australia, who
is reputed to have very large fortune.
The herald., 1893-01-28
Found,

At the drug store, valuable package,
worth its weight In gold. My hair has
stopped falling and all dandruf has dis
since found skookum root hair
grower. Ask your druggist about it.
The herald., 1893-01-28
Another parasol incident.

There was another parasol incident
yesterday, but the handy weapon was
welded by insane Carrie Mslm. She
entered the room OF DIR. Beckett, at the
Lindlsy hospital on Sixth street and in
sisted that Mrs. Beckett's six-monthe-
old child was her own. She eDGeavored
to take possession of the child.
When Officer Farmer arrived she
struck him with her parasol. She was
taken to the county jail and charged
with insanity. Some time since she at.
tempted to drown herself in Westlake
The herald., 1893-01-28
Ebiueer,s Restaprart.

The finest in the city; the favorite OF
eastern tourists. Service unexcelled on
the coast. Meals served la carte.
French dinners from II till s p. m.
Ladies' psrlor connected.
The herald., 1893-01-28

One marriage license was issued yes
terGav, the persons being Lucs Sciscich,
aged 56, native of Austria, and Marie
Miloslavich, aged 36, also native Of
Austria, and both residents of Los An
geles.
The herald., 1893-01-28
You Can Save Money

By purchasing hardware, plumbing
goods, agate-ware, bsr-fxtures, cutlery,
stoves and tinware at the W. G. Furrey
company, 159 to 165 North Spring st.
The herald., 1893-01-28

Chinese and Japanese curios; silk dress pat
tHrns, LADIES eniuoidered silk handkerchiefs,
Two for 25 cents Manufactures Iadies' under.
wear and gents furnishing goods. Also an ex-
tensive line OF new holiday goods at very low
prices Please call and inspect our stock be-
lore purchasing elsewhere, No, Dos North
Main street, near plaza
The herald., 1893-01-28
The w. Q, Furrey Comnanv,

1859 to l65 North Spring street, carries
the wel-known Weir stove. You save
40 per cent in fuel by using this stove.
Inspect them.
The herald., 1893-01-28
Lost,

Once lost, it is difficult to restore the
hair. Therefore be warned in time,
lest you become bald. Skookum root
bair grower stops falling hair. Sold by
druggists
The herald., 1893-01-28

The state worlds fair committee will
hold an open meeting in the chamber of
commerce rooms this afternoon at 2:30
O'Clock.
The herald., 1893-01-28

Mr.. Francis Treas, Northumberland, PenDa.,
thinks 1t good remedy for rheumatism. He
writes II have been using your liniment
callf Salvation Oil for rheumatism and find
it gives me great relief. 1t is good remedy !"
The herald., 1893-01-28
BABY RUNNING SORE
Worst Sight Ever Seen. Legs, Hands,
Arms, Body One Solid, Deep,
Running Sore.
Began Using Cuticura. In Two Weeks
Great Improvement Followed
by Complete Cure.

Ny child began to be sore when two months
oId--eczema on his face and head. 1t rapidly
spread over all his body Everyone who saw
him said he WAS the worst sight they ever saw,
The herald., 1893-01-28
Hepe Lea,s HoI,a.v ccos.

Tailoring done at AGA South Spring street
Alterations, dyeing and cleaning misft G otn
Ing bought: repairing neatly done.
The herald., 1893-01-28
The Best and cbaanea,

y y: List, notary public. Legal papers care
fully drawn 127 West second. Telephone 165.
The herald., 1893-01-28
Cucamopga wine Agency,

We are new prepared to furnish families will
ine old Cucsmonga wlues and brandy; ais
due old Iorthern dry wines. 313 north Msii
ct, Downey block. Telephone, $40.
The herald., 1893-01-28

He had to be wound
in linen cloths ever
so many times q day,
and then he would
stick fast to his
clothes. / could not
dress him alone for
months. His little
legs, har ds and arms
were just one solid,
deep rnnning sore; he
was sore all over, but
the deepest ones were
on his arms, legs and
face. His hands and
aapp ba6 Uraat Ioan
The herald., 1893-01-28

Oysters so cents dozen any style.
Hollenbeck Hotel cafe, 2l4 Second st.
The herald., 1893-01-28

There are undelivered kilograms at
the Western Union telegraph office,
corner of Main and Court streets, on
January 9th, for Daniel Doherty, J. E.
Watson, @. Flood Emery.
The herald., 1893-01-28

cracks in the flesh, and were swollen so that he
did not LOOK like chil1 His were the worst
sores have ever seen Of the kind. We began
using the CUTIcURA REMEDIES, and in two
weeks we could see great i'm provement, and
now he is completely cured His skin is
smooth and white, and he seems entirely we'll
We are SO thankful. Portrait inclosed Iwould
like to tell everyone VINO has Il suffering baby
about CUTIoURA. MRS FRED BARRETT,
Winfield, Ingham county, Mich.
The herald., 1893-01-28
Uss GEHMAN FAMILY soAr.

wan paper, 2s7 8. Spring. Samples sent.
The herald., 1893-01-28

Sold everywhere Price, CUTIcURA, soc; SOAP,
25c; REsoLvENr. 81. Prepared by the POTTER
DRUG AND CHEMICAL CORPORATION, Boston.
Eoy-"How TO Cure Skin Diseases" "a pages
so illustrations, and testimonials mailed free,
The herald., 1893-01-28

Forecast.
Forecast for Southern Californian Stationary
Temperature; southerly winds.
The herald., 1893-01-28

Max. tem 81: min. tein.. As
Rainfall past "a hours, 2.l3 of an inch; for
the season, llo6.