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The herald., 1894-05-12
COURT NOTES.

John Smith Arraigned for the San Pedro
Murdsr-New Suits Filed.
complaint charging John Smith
with the murder of Mrs. Sylveria Lunas
at San Pedro, April 10th, was filed in
Justice Bartholomew court yesterday,
and Smith was srraigned. He was COM
mitted without bail to await examine
ton, which was fixed for May 18th.
William DENLY had his second exam
inatien yesterday, before Judge Van
Dyke, upon an insanity charge. During
the interim between this and the former
examination he became more irrational,
although he insists that he 10 not crazy
and wanted the commissioners to be-
ware sending O sane man to an asylum,
He was nevertheless committed TO the
asylum at Highlands.
Judge Van Dyke yesterday granted a
divorce to Mrs. Myrtle Mochon on the
ground of desertion.
Judge York yesterday granted de-
cree of foreclosure for $1,000 in the case
of Arms vs. Haley.
Mrs. M. l.. Griffith was granted di-
VERGE yes terday by Judge Shaw from W..
B. Griffith on the grounds of extreme
cruelty and habitual incompetence.
In the case OF Mcguire We. Gibson as
sheriff, Judge Shaw Yesterday rendered
Judgment for plaintiff. THIS was an &C.
ton involving the attachment of the
orange nursery of Wallace in the case Of
the Los Angeles National bank vs.. Wal
lace Il Babcock.
Judge Shaw yesterday gave judgment
in the case of Gisse VS.. Taylor ct al. for
plaintiff. 1t WAS foreclosure euit for
$4,000.
A. j. Freeman WAS examined upon a
charge of insanity yesterday before
Judge Clark and was committed to the
asylum at Highlands.
A molten fer new trial in the case OF
Frank Brown, convicted of burglarizing
a residence on South Hill street, was
overruled by Judge Smith yesterday and
he was eentenced to five years at the
Folsom psnitentiary.
On motion OF the district attorney and
for the reason OF weakness in the evil
dence Judge Smith yesterday dismissed
the case of Edward Troy, supposed to
have been an accomplish of Edward Ed
monds in the burglary of w. A. Ham
mel's residence.
A demurrer WAS filed Yesterday in the
suit of Mrs. Mary R. Crsndall vs.. Mrs.
Clara D. Thompson.
NEW SUITS FILED.
The following new suits were fled
with the county clerk yesterday:
A. g. Marshall vs. Gottlieb II. Bellin-
ger. Suit to quiet the title to the east
erly 2 feet of the easterly 80 feet OF the
westerly ITO feet of lots | and 2. block
g, Mott tract.
Eleanor Freeman We. VIM. F. Fixen OF
al. Suit on foreclosure for $500.
s. d. Northcutt vs. NJ. L. Wicks.
Suit upon promissery note for $4946. W.
John M. Radebaugh VI. J. W. Wore
and Lizzie A. Wore. Suit to ascertain
amount due on promiasory note for
$l400 and foreclosure of q mortgage.
Petition by Anna N. Miller for pro-
bate Of the will OF John Bergdahl, ths
estate being valued at 1891.
Edward Roberts VS.. The city OF Los
Angeles ct al. suit to quiet title to lot
5, block IL, city.
Divorce proceedings have been COM
menced by T. S. de Ramirez va. Jose
Ramirez; Sadie f. Dowdell We. George
w. Dowdell; Paul Mayors We. Mary
Mayors.
Divorce complaints were fled yester.
day by the following persons: Charlotte
Drake We. John H. Drake; Agnes Hen
derson We. John H. Henderson Cordelia
Philbin VS.. Thos. f. Philbin.
The herald., 1894-05-12
THE CHARTER REVISION
SOME VERY ECONOMIC CHANGES
WHICH WERE DISCUSSED.
The Mayors Salary to be Gut Down, as
Well as the CONFERENCE.-The
Oity Clerk to Be Appointed.
Consolidate of Onces.

The charter revision committee met
last night, with Mr.. Rhodes in the chair.
and took up article Eve of the charter
with regard to the bonds OF the city Of
fcisls.
1t was decided to transfer the duties
of the city license collector to the city
treasurer.
A communication from the Southern
California chapter Of the American In
9titutien OF Architects, asking that the
duties of the supsrintendento of buildings
be transferred to a board of directors,
was presented by Mr.. Octavius Morgan.
On motion OF Mr.. Teed the communlca-
ton was placed on file, to be acted on at
later date, when the secretary, Mr..
Preston, would be notified to be present.
The matter OF the mayors salary was
discussed at some length. Mr.. Munsen
moved that it be fixed at $4,000. This
was lost, and Mr.. iced moved first that
no salary be given. On this being lost
he moved again that it be $500, and
this was carried.
The salaries OF the couneilmen were
reduced from $1,000 to $1,000.
The city clerk is to be appointed by
the council and receive $500, which is
5000 less than the present salary. 1t
WAS further decided to reduce the auditor
from $2400 to $500, and he be elected
to the Office. The city treasurer was
changed from $2400 to $1,000. The sala-
riea OF both the city attorney and city
engineer were reduced from $4,000 to
$2400, while the superintendent OF
buildings was cut from $4,000 to $500.
The salary of the street superintendent
was reduced from $4,000 to $500. That
OF the chief OF police was reduced from
$4,000 to $24o0. The compensation of the
health officer was cut from $2400 to
$500.
The herald., 1894-05-12
GOOD ROADS CONVENTION.

Chamber OF Com cree Notes-ThAt Ball
Game.
The good roads convention will be
held at the chamber of commerce this
afternoon at l 80 O'Clock.
Several fine punches of dates were
sent to the midwinter fair yesterday.
The chamber of commerce people were
greatly interested in the reports in the
San Francisco papers of the ball game
played Wednesday between the teams
of the employees of the northern and
southern counties.
The herald., 1894-05-12
CAME TO BLOWS.

n Coiored Woman WHO Wanted so Pay
Fine for Battery.
Hattie Hudson, buxom co!ored
woman residing at 10s South Alameda
street, called upon Depoty District At
torney Rush at the police court yestsr-
day, and said sas wanted to pay her
tine. AS she had not been arrested
or tried the attorney WAS at a loss to
know what the meant.
After much difficulty it was learned
shat the woman had battered up Ellen
Miller, also colored, who resides at ll2
South Alameda street. The Hudson
w'mqn scrstched her opponents ewes.
The herald., 1894-05-12
CITY Hall Notes.

4 protest from the Union avenue
property owners against the granting Ct
any franchise for an electric road on
Union avenue between Washington
and Twenty-third streets was filed with
the city clerk yesterday. The grounds
laid are that it viii greatly damage the
property.
Property owners ON Grand avenue
have filed a protest against sidewalking
the street in front OF certain property.
petition for cement sidewalk on
the west side of Alvsrado street between
Pico street and Hoover streets was filed
yesterday.
The school teachers will not meet to-
day owing to tina absence Of leading
educational liEhts from the city
The herald., 1894-05-12
POLICE COURT CASES.

A Young Mons Disturbance Causes Hfs
Arrest.
Charles @. Dayton. we'll dressed and
highly intelligent looking young man,
was fined SIS by Judge Austin in the
police court yesterday. Dayton caused
some excitement in Central park the
evening before by flirting with some
girls who acknowledgement and accused
him OF attempting to rob them.
Fred Frantz wac given rs days in the
chain gang for yagrancy.
The case of F. Weber. a yeung car
penter who was arrested at the instance
of v. Hoffman, will be heard next Tues
day. He is charged with having dis
turbed the peace.
Arthur Bevsrly's examination on a
charge of burglary will also be held on
Tuesday.
Paul Mayer, arrested for failing to
provide for his family, was discharged.
The herald., 1894-05-12
Tortured
Disfigured
HumiIiated

BY unsightly skin and blood dis
eases.
Is there hope of cure?
CUTICURA RESOLVENT
Is the greatest of skin purifiers,
AS we'll as blood purifiers.
Because of its peculiar action on
the PORES,
1t is successful in curing
Torturing, disfiguring, humiliating
humorS,
When the usual remedies and even
The best physicians fail.
Entirely vegetable, innocent, and
effective,
1t especially appeals to those who
Suffered long and hopelessly.
1t acts upon the liver, kidneys, and
bowels as we'll as upon the
skin and blood.
It's use at this season
Insures a clear skin and pure blood,
AS we'll as sound bodily health.
1t is the only Purifier acting on the
Skin and Blood at the same
time.
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Chow to Cure Skin and Blood Humors," free.
RsrFacial Blcmishes. falling hair and SIM
pie baby rashes prevented by Cuttcura soap.
The herald., 1894-05-12

engineering standpoint on modern road
building, and in seeiKg that the roads
are constructed according to the plans.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-24
THE NEW ENGLAND ROAD
Has Platt of New York and Perry o,
Providence as Receivers.

Has Platt of New York and Perry o,
Providence as Receivers.
New YORK, Jan. 24--Thomas G. Piatt
of New York and Marsden j. Perry OF
Providence have been confirmed as perma-
nent receivers of the New York and New
England railroad In an opinion handed
down in the United States circuit court.
The receivers are required to furnish
bonds of 5000 each, with two securities.
The order appointing Messrs. Platt and
Perry is rs follows:
1T il ordered that Thomas G.. Platt %
the city Of New York and Marsden j
Perry of Providence be appointed re
ceivers for the defendant, New York and
New England Railroad company, over ali
the railroads owned, controlled, leased or
operated by the defendant
THE receivers are directed TO use all
possible speed TO ascertain and report on
the condition of the property, aud of
debts and liabilities owing by the defend
ant. They are also authorized to insti-
tute and prosecute all such suits and pro-
ceedings as may be necessary in their
Judgment for the proper protection of the
properties OF the company. They are also
authorized to protect themselves against
the actions instituted against them as re
ceivers, Nnl also TO take charge of al
suits, prosecutions, or defense. now pend
ing or accruing against the defendant
The bond of each ia 500 OO0r
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-24
PAINE ARRESTED.
Brother Odd Fellows Intend to Make an
Example of Him.

DTotueT Ouu rclioWs lnten0 tO MuHe MI
Example of Him.
PORTLAND Me-, Jan. A.-Charles Paine,
the defaulting financial secretary of the
Odd Fellows, was arrested here late last
night on formal complaint Of Eastern
encampmeEt. Paine recently left the city.
leaving shortage Of 5000 in his books,
having been embezzling from the society
since 1886. During his absence from the
city the Odd Fellows discovered the de
falcation, but II was generally under
stood that Paine, being nm Odd Fellow,
would rot be prosecuted. Accordingly
Paine returned TO the city last week.
IL is understood that the Eastern ell
campment IL following the desire Of all
Odd Fellows In the state, and that Paine
will be prosecuted for the moral effect II
will have on financial officers of the order.
Paine is much broken down by his arrest,
which caused tremendous sensation in
the city, and will be n surprise TO Odd
Fellows everywhere. He spent the night
In the police station. He was one of the
best known Odd Fellows In the state and
q much respected citizen.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-24
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NOW FOR A FIGHT!

President Peixoto Orders His New ships
to Attack Insurgents.
Rio DE JAYEIRo, Jan. 4.-After a long
delay. puzzling alike to the people who
continue loyal to the government and to
the insurgent leaders, Peixoto has given
orders TO his new warships. purchased in
Great Britain and the United States, TO
sail southwark and begin the long ex.
pected ma val contest which in all proba.
bility will dcci de the struggle for suprem-
acy between Brazil's chief magistrate and
those who are seeking to overthrow him.
The Nictheroy, America, Aurora and
Paranahyba reached Bahia yesterday. on
their way from Pernambuco TO Rio. They
are fully manned and In better condi-
tion for fighting than it was supposed
their officers would be able to get them,
considering the fact that their crews are
made up OF mixed nationalities. The
dynamite gun aboard the Nictheroy has
been suhj-cted TO further tests, and is
now said to be working satisfactorily.
A great deal OF comment has been ex-
cited by the visit of the insurgent Admiral
Du Cana 60 Admiral Benham. IL con.
firms the rumors current here for some
time that Dd CANA has made proposals
60 Admiral Brnham TO aet as mediator
between the insurgents and the Brazil ian
government.
The information thnt the governments
war vessels hid sailed from Pernambuco,
10 Is believed, was conveyed 20 Ds Cana
ny some Of his adhcrenis in the north,
and bis visit TO Admiral Benham was the
result Of this news.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-24
THE NEWS DIRECTORY OF
ROOMS AND BOARDERS.
TitE SRiDGEPoRT STRIKE.
Mayor VIII Call Out Militia IL Polics
Cant Handle strikers.

Mayor VIII Cali Out Militia IL Poiios
Can't Handle strikers.
EHIDGE?oEr, Conn, Jan. "a. - The
atrkers are active and meetings were
held last night at which the situation
was talked over. Trouble is feared, for
the Traction company have declared their
intention OF running the cars, and they
have enlisted the services of the police
commissioners and other city officials to
aid them 70 keep the ears running.
The cara will Ds ia chSrse of men who
have been brought here from outside
places. All ths supsr9umeraries and
specials svlilabie in the city have been
summoned By the commissioners to re-
port at headquarters prepared for duty.
These men Will be statloaed all along the
line ready for sny outbreak among the
strikers. SLerid Clarkson swore in a
number OF deputies, and the entire rein
forcements 10 the police will number
about 100.
The mayor has given the Traction com
pany the order TO starr the cars, and the
police will be ready all along the line
two hours in advance to guard the cars
should an attempt he made to do any
damage on the part OF the strikers. The
strikers were all paid of yesterday. APP
plications have been received from men
in New Haven. Springfield and Worces.
ter, Mass, and Pittsburg for the strikers
places.
The road il now in the hands Of the
city, which Is instructing the company to
run the cars. IL the police are unable 10
COPS with the crowd, the mayor will call
ont the militia
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-24
For the purchase o. add :
tiOnal property the company
offers Ian ted amount of
Treasury stO IL.

The par value Of the stock is Sf0o Ter share.
Ihis company purchases and itnI4oNes cen
TGlis lpcated real estate ard tividcs all prohis
among !iarc owners ia proportion 40 The
alnousts Invested. IL enables small investors
bl ca-D.. Grafton 10 gain .hc large prUnis hat
spitaAs,s secure by investing money shrowdiy
In farge sums.
sloSk IS only offered fer sale as favorable op-
poftupIies al pres scn,ed for safe and profitable
investment IN DIES able rental estates. No
class OF Investments oncr gieater iecurity or
such assurance OF u steadily Increasing intome
and stability OF value not Liable To dep ecaticn
This Is a. roviaence company and lis inl est
merits can easiiy he examined
The success OF the company Is fully assured
by the earning capacity OF The choice properly
it'has already acquired.
Every share of stock represents real estate
we'll bought, tho taxes on which are PAID oy the
company, therefore ihe stock is not taxab,o.
Full investigation solicited send for pros
pectus, or call at The Office of the company.
DIRkC1OhS-John ". Davis, cx-Gover nor
OF Rhode Island; Lewis W. Anthony, OF Greene,
Anthony d Co.. President u aie:s Natio al
James loikw eel A. Co.. Boston; Ldv al ID.
Basset,, promin ent Attorney si-Law and Iii
rector in Westminster Bank, Prov derce;
VIII am III. Hall, es-State Senator ard prCnn-
pent Real Estate broke; benjamin lripp, fcI
twenty years ti;y TisnsuIcr of Providence /:
Oney r. lnman firm OF James o. lnman
Son, President FascOag National bank an q
Directo Industrial Trust Co.. PROV yifencc Col.
Heury u. Hcydon enber Of the X. L. egs-
iaiure, firm Of Batchc lder & heydon, Cromp-
ton, r. T. George {. a ef ot Caicf Bros
WIfIIAM ~. HALL, President
BENJAMIN TlIPp, Treasurer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-24
snyed rrnm statn prI.on.

BosToy, Jan. 2i.-At special meeting
of the Life Underwriters association the
resignation OF w. e.. Williams was nc.
ccpted. Williams resigned from the as.
ISOLATION because he was found guilty OF
rebating premiums. and paid iine of slOc
therefor. Rebatlng is state prison
offense In this state. but this, being the
first case that has come up since the law
passed, was lightly dealt with by tho
court.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-24
Portiand's Invitation.

PORTLAND, Me-, Jan. e4.-The city gov.
ernment and COMMITTEES Of the board o.
trade last night vot-d to invite the Ma
tional Educational association 10 hold IL,
next annual meeting here. This will
bring 1900 visitors 70 this city. The
convention will meet July IL. The asso
citation will accept the invitation. a
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-24
VIII Try the Jail Again.

BASGoR, Me-, Jan. 2i.-In the absence
Of the sheriff and turnkey yesterday two
roughs, recently released from jail, entered
the Jail kitchen and caused n row. They
will have new sentences.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-24
Strikers Places Filled.

WALrHAM. Mass, Jan. 24--The non.
union lasters employed by Shoe Manu-,
facturer Cook, who Is running free
shop. were yesterday escorted by the po,
lice 10 the factory. where n large crowd of
union men had collected. There was no
demonstration made. The factory Is now
running on full time in all departments
and Mr.. Cook says he has filled the strik
ers' places with non-union men.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-24

fight comes OF. 40 long as IL does come on
OF course, prefer a comfortable arena to
fight In the bushes, but / want the fight
to come off,"
Word was received by MITCHELL from
Billy Thompson, his representative In
Jacksonville, that II the permanent in
junction is not granted this afternoon the
Duval Athletic club will formally drop
the fight and allow the pugilists To work
out their own salvation. The Mitchell
party believe the fight may ultimately be
pulled of. f.despite the probable funk Of the
club, but are not very specific concerning
methods
Corbett Has Left Mnyport.
WAYCRoss, Ga, Jan. 24.-Corbett Is not
at Mayport and Is supposed to have gone
to the rendezvous prepared by the club TO
be ready in case the battle must come of
In the woods. He Is all ready for battle
Can't Fight In Georgia
SAVANNAH, Jan. 81. = Colonel w. w.
Gordon, Fifth Georgia cavalry, received
orders from Governor North ordering the
available companies of his regiment TO be
in readiness, armed with rifles and with
one days cooked rations The purpose OF
the order is to place troops In readiness to
prevent the Corbett-AIitchell fight from
taking place in Georgia.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-24
.I,,p,o,pa,- u,vp,er Dead.

PARIS, Jan -. Edmond Regnisr, who
undertook the mysterious and aSortivi
uegotistions with the Germans during
the war Of 1870, IL dead
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-24

NEW YORK. Jan. 24.-John q. Shea, cai
conductor, As years old, shot and killed
his wife and then shot himself at his
home. Shea Is in a critical condition.
jealousy was the cause OF the act.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-24

wAsHrxGrov. Jan. 24.-Schooner May
nsrd Stnlr hss arrived from VinsI
Haven, Ne. She had stormy passage
lasting ~ days She had not been heard
from since leaving Viual Haven.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-24
Unknown Vessel In Trouble.

DUDLlN. Jan. 2i--The coast OF county
Glare Is strewn with bales OF cotton and
other wreckaSe from n waterlogged ship
seen of Loop Head. a tug has gone in
search Of the vessel
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-24
Pcttcrs on Strike.

WHEELING. Jan. 24-Twelve hundred
pottery employees are or strike here, as a
result of proposed cut in wages. pend
ing the action Of the National Brother
hood of Pottery Workers
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-24

BROOKLYN, Jan. 24-Traasurer- Wood
denies that there il any shortage in the &C.
counts OF the Brooklyn Tabernacle. He
says he can account for all the alleged
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-24
Operator. and MIners disagree.

DEs MOlSEs. Jan. 2t.--The miners in 10
OF the largest mines in this district, mum
beripo absut eoO. are out on strike. The
difference between the operators aud
miners u but cents toa.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-24

To rsialn an sbundsn, head Of hair Of natural
color 70 rood old ass, the hygiene Of the scalp
mus, BE- observed Apply Halls Hair RsHswsL
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-24

$500 in Tirr News Bread
Fund will go as far as ten
dollars applied through many
channels. Your contribution
of ) cents gives somebody a
pound Of bread
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-24
& DENTAL
MUSIC HALL.

S,EwING MACHINES REPAIRED, NEW AND
- second hand machines, attachments, needles
oil, belts, etc. Chas A. Bowen 80 Westminster
street. over Rhodes millinery store
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-24
WE HAVE
iuE NEWS DIRECTORY OF
REAL ESTATE.
fOR s.dLE,

yvoR sALE-oN SMITHS HILL, TWO HOUSES
a aud lot No l32 West Park street For terms
inqnire at h0o Smith street Jan. 22-9t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-24

Crown and bridge work speciality.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1894-12-22

more anxious to improve charac-
ter, mind and morals than to
improve our farms. Serious study
of our weak points and of means to
strengthen them is very profitable
business at any time, and if pursued
assiduously will strengthen and develop
all that is good and admirable in our
natures, and make us better, stronger,
nobler men and women as the years go
by. And the time will come in the life
of every one when such record Of
honest, earnest, persistent effort to i'm
prove will afford far greater satisfac-
ton than anything else in his account
with this world. We can wish no bet
ter thing for all our readers than that
they begin the new year animated by
firm resolve to turn all it's experience
into profit for themselves, mentally,
morally, socially and materially, and
then to faithfully carry out the resolu-
tion.-Ohio Farmer.