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The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-04-16
A GOOD FIT

is more desirable in a shoe than any other article of wearing ap- parel. You have to think not only of appearances but also of your comfort. We have pair of shoes that will fit you. These shoes are made to wear. The price could not be lower-for the same quality. Let us fit you out with a pair for Easter and don't wait till Saturday evening. Come during the day and avoid the rush.
 A. B. GREENWOOD,
 773 Chapel St.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-04-16

The finished portion of the new con- gressional library at Washington has about forty-four miles of shelving, which will accommodate over 100000 volumes. The ultimate capacity of the building for books will be upward of 4,50O,O00 volumes, or nearly one hun dred miles of shelving.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-04-16

THECARRINGToN PUBLISHING co.
 OFFICE 400 STATE STREET.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-04-16

The Union acts as if it thought we intended to insinuate that its intelli- gence office is not clean enough to hold a free-silver meeting in. We hereby declare our belief that the intelligence office of the Union is clean enough literally, metaphorically, hyperbolically and otherwise-to hold a free silver meeting in.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-04-16

William J. Ryan of Cleveland, Ohio, has been compelled to ask the courts whether he must become a widower in order to inherit legacy. A year or so ago, contrary to his mothers wishes, MT. Ryan married a widow who was considerably older than he. His moth CT did not become reconciled and made a will leaving William one half of her property if he became a widower with in five years. This mother is now dead, and part of her estate consists of $2,- 900 life insurance policy in which there was a provision that it should be paid in accordance with the terms of her will. The question for the courts to de- eide is whether 1t shall be paid accord ing to law or the conditions of the will. Ryan wants his share of the money, but he Is unwilling to become widower in order to secure 1t.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-04-16

The police department of Taunton, Massachusetts, is trying a heroic rem edy for the prevention of drunkenness. Every time there is an arrest for this cause the name and address of the offender is sent to every liquor seller in the place with warning not to sell to that person again inside of six months under penalty of a heavy fine.
The herald., 1897-02-04
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

A pretty wedding took place at Christ
Episcopal church corner of Pico and
Flower streets yesterday morning at 9
o'clock, the contracting parties being l..
Bearse PembertOn and Miss Janet e.
Drummond. Rev. Alfred S. Clark, rec
tor of the church. officiated. The altar
was elaborately decorated with white
callas, the general effect being very
pleasing. The wedding was strictly pri-
vate, only the immediate family and a
few friends of the contracting parties
being present. J. Staples was best man
and Miss Ethel Drummon6 the young
est sister of the bride, was bridesmaid.
The bride was becomingly costumed in
cloth. trimmed with fur, while the groom
was in conventional morning dress.
After the ceremony the bridal party
repaired to the residence of the brides
mother on South Broadway, and after a
short stay, the young couple left for
Mount Lowe. where the honeymoon will
be spent. On their return they will be at
the Hotel Van Nuys.
Mr.. Pemberton is one of the best
known Of the younger business men of
the city, and is the manager of one of
the largest electrical supply establish
ments in the city. He is also a musi-
clan of far more than average ability.
and a composer of merit. The bride is
the second daughter Of the late Rev. A.
D. Drummond, who, by her sweet dis
position and kindly ma ture has endeared
herself to large circle of friends.
The herald., 1897-02-04
PERSONALS

Mrs. J. W. Rogers is at the California
hotel for the winter.
T. ]. Cuddy, formerly chief of police
of this CITY, is now in the City Of Mexico.
Mrs. L. D. Prentice and Miss Helen
Prentice of Portland, Or, are at the Sa-
voy.
w. T. Noonan, superintendent Of the
Santa Rosa mine of Perris valley, Is at
the Nadeau.
e. Newmap, civil engineer, Of Porter
vile. Cal, is registered at the Nadeau,
accompanied by his wife and daughter.
George Yarnell. once a resident of Los
Angeles, but lately a resident Of Mad
ison, Kan, has returned to Los Angeles
to live.
F. A. Miller, assistant general passen-
ger agent of the Chicago. Milwaukee and
ST. Paul railway. with headquarters in
Chicago, is in the city. Mr.. Miller Is
accompanied by his brother, Roswell
Miller, and they propose to stay month
in this neighborhood.
The herald., 1897-02-04
VISITORS IN CHINATOWN.
The Celestial Precinct Was Popular
Last Evening.

Chinatown was crowded with visitors
last evening, the narrow walks of that
region being densely packed with a
slowly moving throng of people who en-
tered the stores. climbed the stairWays
and penetrated even into the darkest
passageWays
The streets We're well lighted by the
rows of large lanterns and the shops of
merchants were unusually Illuminated.
A large number of policemen had been
specially detailed to duty in Chinatown,
and some of them We're kept busy act
Ing as guides for parties OF strangers.
Except for the noises emitted by a gang
of boys all was orderly in the celestial
precincts The fact that the streets of
the Ckinses quarter are covered with a
thick coating of oo'orous mud served to
confine the visitors to the narrow walks
and frequent blocades occurred.
Sometimes party of men and women
would accidentally st3A,ll away from the
Chinese shops to the rows of cribs where
painted females sat at their windows,
The herald., 1897-02-04
TAKEN BACK TO FRESNO.
A Commercial Traveller Runs Afoul Of
the Law.

A man named v. S. Wolf, claiming to
be travelling in the interest of New
York wholesale liquor house, was ar
rested in this city Tuesday night on a
request telegraphed from Fresno. Wolf
is alleged to have beaten Fresno bank
on worthless draft. 1t is said he had a
Fresno liquor man indorse draft an
New York firm and when Wolf received
the money he came to Los Angeles.
The bank telegraphed to New York
and received word that there was no
such firm in that city as the one named
by the draft. Convinced that they had
been beaten, the Fresno people secured
warrant and wired to this city to catch
their man.
The telegram arrived nearly three
hours after Wolf came in. Detective
Goodman made a search, and after a
time located his man and soon had him
in Jail. Word of the capture was sent
to Fresno, and Constable Crutcher of
that city came down yesterday and re-
turned with his prisoner.
The herald., 1897-02-04
The London Clothing Company Fulfill
Their Promise-Frank c. Gar
butt the Lucky Man.

suit or overcoat at the London Clothing
companys and secured coupon No. 51,S91
and won the $4,000 house and lot. A
large crowd Of people assembled at the
corner of Franklin and Spring streets
last night and watched a dainty little
girl pick the winning coupon from
among some 10000 other tickets that
looked Just like the one drawn. A repre-
sentative from each of the four daily
papers took the matter in charge at the
request of the London Clothing COM
pany. ard saw to it that everything was
carried out just as had been promised
the people of Southern California This
is the largest gift that has ever been
given by any business house in the
United States and Mesgrs. Harris d
Frank are to be congratulated upon
their wide awake business ability.
The herald., 1897-02-04
WANTED FOR FORGERY.
A Minneapolis Fugitive Is Captured at
Yuma, Arizona.

Ben A. Buxton Is wanted in Minneap-
oils, Mimi, to answer to the charge Of
forgery He was in Los Angeles re-
Gently, having come hither from San
Francisco. When the police of this city
were notified that the man was badly
wanted, he could not be found.
James Howard, inspector of police Of
Minneapolis, arrived here a few days
ago, looking for the fugitive, and he
with the local detectives, gave the city
a thorough search. Then it was learn
ed that Buxton had started for the east
by the Sunset route.
A telegram was sent to Yuma, and the
fleeing man from Minneapolis was head
ed off and held in durance to await the
coming Of an officer with the proper pa
pers. Inspector Howard went to Yuma
yesterday afternoon to get his prisoner
and will return with him to Minneapolis.
The herald., 1897-02-04
LOST HIS LEG.
A Well Known Los Angeles Printer S
Uulucky Accident.

A printer, we'll known in Los Angeles,
H. L. Blanchard, after an unsuccessful
search for work in San Francisco, start
ed back to his home here. AS he was
moneyless he had to work his way as
best he could on freight trains and
blind baggage cars
In this way he had succeeded in almost
reaching his home yesterday when he
met with an accident that may end. his
life. At Burbank he attempted to get
upon a moving passenger train when
he lost his hold and fell beneath the
wheels.
His left leg was caught and crushed
by the wheels. The accident was wit
messed by train men and the train was
stopped while the unfortunate man was
taken UP and brought into the city.
arriving at 1870 D. MI
At the receiving hospital the police
surgeon and assistants amputated the
crushed leg above the knee. Blanchard
is very low, and the chances of his re-
covery are few. He is a brother to ].
H. Blanchard, a Los Angeles attorney.
The herald., 1897-02-04
POLICE COURT NOTES.
Offenders Of Various Nationalities Get
Their Doses

Before Justice Owens yesterday Loui
Chew charged with embezzlement, ap-
peared for arraignment and was placed
under $500 bonds.
Thomas O'Brien, for battery, was given
100 days in jail.
B. NJ. Harrington and Fred Heltinger
We're tried for disturbing the peace. The
former was fined SO or ten days and the
latter was discharged.
Before Justice Morrison the case
against All Chuey, the dealer, and All
Sing, the cashier, of fan tan game, was
called and Continued for trial.
Manuel Reyes, who stole an anvil, was
sentenced to pay fine of $50 or languish
sixty days in jail. He Will languish.
Fred r. Graap the burglar caught by
Policeman Rico was placed under $1,000
bonds, which, of course, he could not
give.
The herald., 1897-02-04
NEW TELEPHONE COMPANY.

At the meeting of the Home Telephone
company on Tuesday the following Of
ficers were elected: F. w. Braun. presi-
dent; \. b. Cass, president; Albert
Carlos Jones, treasurer; Louis F. Vet
ter. secretary. These gentlemen, with
ex-Judge John d. Works, comprise the
board of directors. The company is
capitalized al $780, 900, and the gentle
men say that they have ample means
to carry out their plans. The superin-
tendent is Charles f. Severance, who
Introduced the competing systems in
Sacramento and San Jose, and who is
said to be a thoroughly competent man.
The herald., 1897-02-04

E: ]. NickelL Hen: First, e. ]. Nickel,
Bronze Turkeys-Toms: First. A. Hoppe.
lien: First. A. Hoppe Cockerel: First,
A koppe. Pullet: First. A. Hoppe.
Todouse Geese-Goose: First p. Coni!.
Sander: Second. p. Conil. Goose; Sec
sond. J. g. Gray. Gander: First. J. @.
Owing to ties in the Mediterranean
classes and other pet stock, the awards
at the time Of going to press were not
wholly complete.
The show will continue todav
The herald., 1897-02-04
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

The following licenses issued yester-
day from the office of the county clerk
Thomas Arrowsmith, a native of Eng
land, aged 81 years, and Melvina L. Fits,
a native Of New York, aged 60 years,
both residents of Los Angeles.
Charles r. Blumquist, native of Swe-
den, aged 81 years, and a resident of
Los Angeles, and Margaret V. Smith,
a native of Kansas. aged 80 years, and
resident Of Pasadena
The herald., 1897-02-04

and when the truth Of their location
dawned upon them they would take q
speedy flight. The arrangement OF GER
tain rows of these cribs Is such that re-
spectacle people who want to see the
Chinese and do not want to look upon
the shameless courtesans find 1t difncult
to find the amusement they seek without
being offended by sights they would pre-
fer not to see.
The herald., 1897-02-04

Hawley King G. Co., cor. Fifth ST. and
Broadway, agents genuine Columbus
Buggy company buggies and bicycles.
The herald., 1897-02-04
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure 21C.
The herald., 1897-02-04
wARsH1Ps IN SAN DIEGO BAY.

The Philadelphia, Oregon. Monterey,
Monadnock, Albatross and Corwin. Ex-
cursion tickets good for four and thirty
days at Santa Fe ticket offices.
The herald., 1897-02-04
TO SEE THE BEAUTIES

OF California you must go around the
Kite Shaped track; tickets permit stop
overs at pleasure. Round trip, SAX
Ticket Office, 200 Spring street.
The herald., 1897-02-04

Largest variety Concord business wag-
ons and top delivery wagons. Hawley,
King & Co.
The herald., 1897-02-04
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACE

In California is San Diego and Coronado
Beach. Go down and see.
The herald., 1897-02-04
.JOTTINGS
OUR HOME BREW,

W.
Maier & Zobeleins lager. fresh from their
brewery, on draught in all the principal
saloons; delivered promptly in bottles or
kegs. Office and brewery, 40 Also street:
telephone 81,
The herald., 1897-02-04

TODAY-Spanish day at the Home Pro-
ducts exhibition.
Y. M c. A. election of of1cers. ia.
High school Alumni meeting at city
clerks office, 1880 PM.
Jonathan club ladies' night: ,,
Concert at Southern California MUSIC
hall 8 pm.
The herald., 1897-02-04
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money If it
fails to cure 25c.
The herald., 1897-02-04

FOR MIRRORS OR BEVELED PLATE
GLASS
Go to H. Raphael & Co., who are the man.
ufacturers of them, and you will make a
large saving. No 43S and 440 South Spring.
The herald., 1897-02-04

Everything on wheels. Hawley, King &
Co., cor. Fifth street and Broadway.
The herald., 1897-02-04
DEA THIS

Agents Victor. Heating and World bicy-
cles. Hawley, King & Co.
The herald., 1897-02-04

My prices for wallpaper beat all the city.
A. A. Eckstrom, S24 South Spring street.
The herald., 1897-02-04
51,S91 WINS THE HOUSE.

All prices of wallpaper greatly reduced.
A. A. Eckstrom. 324 South Spring street.
The herald., 1897-02-04
AT THE THEATERS

LOS ANGELHS.-The sale Of seass
opens this morning for the coming en-
gagement of the Modjeska company.
Modjeska will open the engagements on
Wednesday evening in Magda, and Is
certain of a right royal welcome
BURBANK-Mr. Barnes of New York
mas stepped into the good graces Of the
large and fashionable audiences which
assemble nightly at the Burbank. The
management Is catering to all classes
and has rapidly established its perform
ances as high grade productions.
Mr. Barnes of New York will be pre-
sented the remainder of the week. with
the regular Saturday matinee, at pop
ular prices.
ORPHEUM.-The bright vaudeville
performances at this popular house Of
amusement continues to draw large
houses nightly. Lieut. Nobel, the clev-
er Swede, is marveous master of ven-
triloquism and surprises even students
of the art. The attractions of the pro-
gram are so many, so varied and so well
balanced that it is easy to understand
the Orpheum's popularity.
The herald., 1897-02-04

FORECAST: For Southern CaIfornia-Cloudy
ard probably showers on Thursday; soutneasteriy
Ind
The herald., 1897-02-04
THE OIL ORDINANCE.

Ccuncilmen Grider, Baker and
Mathuss, the special committee to whom
was referred the ordinance regulating
the boring for oil, held another session
Yesterday afternoon. The mayor re-
turned without his approval the ord1-
nance forbidding the sinking of oil wells
within 1900 feet of the center OF any pup
lie park in the city, and the meeting was
to hear argument. and see if any agree
ment could be reached. Most Of the
members of the council were in atten-
dance, and Mayor Syder also took part
in the deliberations. A number of inter-
ested property owners were also in at
tendance. After looking over the mat
ter at length, all parties being given a
show, it was virtually agreed that the
whole matter might be adjusted by
fixing the limit at 1900 feet and an ordi-
nance will be reported to that effect.
Assistant City Attorney Crutcher was
also in attendance at the meeting, and
gave the councilmen the benefit of his
advice.
The herald., 1897-02-04

THE ANTI-SPITTING ORDINANCE.
The Ladies' league has petitioned the
council to have suitable notices printed
and posted, calling attention to the anti
splitting ordinance, and asking that the
same be enforced.
The herald., 1897-02-04

Maximum temperature. 6s.
Minimum temperature. 4S.
Evening star., 1897-04-13

For curing Catarrh and cold In the bead there ID
no equal to ELY's CREAM BALM. Trial sise. loc.
Evening star., 1897-04-13
Sheet Music at Half Price.

Violin. Banjo. Mandolin and Guitar Strings,
cents each 10000 copies OF Sheet Music at 10
cents each Send 2-ceBt stamp for complete cata-
scgue by mail Popular Magasines at cut prices.
CHAS. j. SIMPSON,
1905 q street.
ml1s-lm.14 NeXt ra1ais Royal
Evening star., 1897-04-13
Emancipation Day.

There is clash of authority in the ar
rangements for Emancipation day celebra-
tion by the colored residents of Hillsdale.
Capt. w. S. Simms and Clem Smith both
claim to be organizing the Hillsdale division
Of pagaders. Both have their followers.
who accord them the title of chief marshal.
meetings with his people in Douglass Hall.
Captain Simms and the Sons of Freedom
Club, No. 1.are deciding matters relating to
the parade at the captains residence on
Sheridan avenue.
his assistants Stewart Campbell, chief of
stan: Fred Moore, left aid; Joseph Allen.
right aid. and William Holmes, standard
bearer. The officers Of Marshal Smiths
club. are; President, William Rollins; Vice
president. William Holmes; secretary, Alex
ander, ,Frasier, and treasurer. Joseph Allen.
Evening star., 1897-04-13
DIR. SHADES
CHLORlDUM M.
DISCOVERY FOR CONSUMPTION
Investigation Reveals More Re-,
markabIe Cures.
WithholdS Her Letter Until She is Pos
1iVe That She is Cured---FhE
Makes Forty Cases Reported
Cured in Washington Alone.

Mrs. Laura B. Holderby, SIS NJ street north.
west, was cured OF pulmonary tuberculosis and
hemorrhage of The lungs In six months by DR.
Shade, lung specialist. 1892 14th street.
Read Mrs. Hoderbys letter of apprec Ia tiou
and gratitude. which she very prudently Withheld
until she was satisfied beyond u doubt that she
was cured:
January 27. 1895.
'Dr. n. B. Shade: As have derived such per-
m0nent benefit from your treatment l wish to
thank you openly for the same.
when began your treatment last March
not expected to live much longer by physicians and
friends. had thirteen hemOrrhages in less than
year. / had been examined by several prominent
PHYSICIANS. each one diagnosing my case tubercu-
losis Of the upper section of my right and the
middle section Of my left lung.
Il coughed very much day and night, and
weak l could scarcely Get about. improved
steadily under your treatment, and today enjoy
good health.
Il shall be delighted to any who may
wish to interview me after O'Clock. Ny friends
feel that my recovery is almost miracle. Very
respectfully, LAURA B. HOIDERBY.
''Sl5 street northwest
Write to DR.. Shade, 1892 14th ST., Washington.
D. c., for booklet and symptom blank for home
treatment. Consultation free
ap10-s, ,tu, ,th. I'm
Evening star., 1897-04-13
Death of Mrs. Carolina Day.

MRS. Carolina Cathcart Day, a we'll
known contributor to magazine literature
died. at Columbia Hospital yesterday, aged
seventy-four years. She left three sons.
Herman W. Day of Providence. r. l.:
William c. Day of Swarthmore, Pa, and
David T. Day of this CITY,
Evening star., 1897-04-13
Plaitings.

22-inch Plated Chiffonettes, in Mais,
Blue, Gray and Navy Blue-$l quail
ity-for SOC. n yard.
to 27-inch Plated ChiffOns and
Chihonettes, in White and Black In Il
whole string of values. from good to
best.
Evening star., 1897-04-13

AT the LaceS IS busy
counter these days. And we
are meeting the demand, as is
usual at the Greater Store"
The novelties flock here-and
every showing is a strong
quality-worthy of us-and
satisfactory to you.
Neckwear and Veilings are
included with the Laces. Look
for the latest in all these things
here.
Evening star., 1897-04-13

Plain ard Changeable Taffetas YOU
know are In great demand aud very
scarce: but notwithstanding TINT we
are able to meet the demand, having
the most popular Of all the colors and
combinations. They are included In
three great gsades-69c., 75c and S5c.
yard.
Evening star., 1897-04-13
NeckWear.

Black Chiffonette Capes and Boas,
in the very latest effects.
Black. Cardinal, Blue and Plaid Silk
Ties and Bows-25c. to 81. .25 each.
All the new styles In Ladies' Linen
Collars and Cuffs-all sizes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-28

OF water and steam on storage at any given mos
mont is exceedingly limited, very little damage
could be done. The furnaces are stocked and thu
boiler fed by automatic devices Incidentally
IL may be remarked that the temperature Of
steam bears definite relation TO It's pressure
wafer Dolls in open air at sea level. at 212 de-
srces fahrenhet. But a pressure of 5000
pounds means a temperature of about seven
hundred degrees.
CompactnesS AMI simplicity are the most VAL
liable traits of motor like this. Moreover, UP
10 certain point, and for very limited class Of
work dixie driving dynamcs). high speeds are
advantageous. But aside from the dangers OF
explosions the De Laval system has two or
three other drawbacks The shaft Of the Swed-
ish engine trembles and springs in an objection
able way. The high velocity developed sub
JcctS the metal disk to tremendous centrifugal
strains, and threatens the wheel with tempo
rary or permanent distortion and even sug-
gests the possibility Of rupture into numerous
flying pieces. While in its present form this
engine may not eyer come into general use,
therefore, the venture is likely 10 have an edu-
eating Influence and lead to some notifications
OF present Ideas in steam engineering
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-28
MS GRIEVANCE
From The Chicago Post.

From The Chicago POST
Mad sir, Mad, I'm mad clear through"
II was evident to the lawyer that he was ON
the verge Of securing good SANDER or personal
damage suit ana he invited the stranger " Od
seated
Mad" repeated the stranger. "I'm mad
enough to eat Bessemer steel: I'm mad enough
10 put this case through If it costs me all Of SD
II infer" said the lawyer. that some one mas
wronged you
"Wroprcd met roared the stranger. Hes
made a monkey Of me! tell you, sir, he's made
me look like blooming idiot. He's given tho
public a wrong impression OF my mental
strength and the educational advantages OF my
youth and want TO make him sweat for it,"
'"rcu me about H.. said the lawyer. and we
will see what can be done
at all hinges on my middle name" explained
the stranger. "and that name is 'Nerxses. Now,
7 am not prepared to deny that that Is more or
less of a fool name for any one to carry around
AT this period OF the worlds history, but can't
see that I'm to blame for It.
certainly not" asserted the lawyer
''Just because my parents were foolish enOugf
To give ne that kind Of a name Is no reason why
every one meet should think he has license
To have run with me, and | am entitled to the
protection Of the law. as figure it
Most assurcdly.'
tha stranger with every evidence Of satisfaction
at the prospect You see. my full name is John
Xcrxscs Jones but, Of course don't use the
middle name
'Of course not
way put il biz petition tnat IS beng CIR
culated" 80, - -. -,
ages
"Why. the biz, luu bering idiot | want to sue
came along and wrote his above the * and
mark below it. ana I'm either going to have
him arrested or he's going to have u case Of as-
sault and battery against me-