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The herald., 1897-02-26
LOS ANGELES HERALD: FRIDAY ae

because dearly bought experience has
taught them that 1t is contrary to sound
economic principles, the consumer al
ways being the loser in the end"
UNLESS it is made clear that new
company could perform the work and
supply the community better and more
cheaply than could be done by the ex-
isting company, we have felt obliged,
and thought 1t wise. not to license an
other company, believing this course to
be most beneficial to the permanent in
terests of the city," is a portion of re-
port by the Massachusetts, state board,
dated January, 1S90.-Electrical Engin-
eering
The herald., 1897-02-26
A DISPUTED SPRING
Judge Shaw Renders Judgment In q Noted
Caiabasas Case


Some weeks ago one Dominguez a
rancher at Calabasas, brought suit to
enjoin neighbor named Gazave: whose
lands adjoin his own, from using a
spring of water which he claimed to be
his by virtue of his having filed his claim
of water right
The troubles over this particular
spring of water made things lively for
a time, and eliminated in something
closely resembling a pitched battle be-
tween the Doming guez ard Gasave force
when Consta BILE Branscom distinguished
himself by some very pretty gun play,
AS matter of fact the spring was not
upon the Dominguez place at all, but
upon land falling within the Gazave
boundaries. Dominguez' claim of water
rights has not been favorably consider
ed by Judge Shaw, for yesterday find
ings were ordered for the defendant,
GaZave.
The herald., 1897-02-26
ANOTHER WATER COMPANY
Removes From San Diego and Changes IL
Name for Business Purposes


The Hamilton Irrigation company Of
San Diego yesterday filed amended ar
ticles of Incorporation with the county
clerk, wherein it is stated that the or
ganization will henceforth carry on busi-
ness under the new title of the Los An
geles Mountain Water company. with
headquarters in this city.
The purpose of the company is to &C.
quire, by purchase, condemnation OF
otherwise, water and water rights In
this state; also to construct dams, tun-
nels, fumes, pipes, etc, for the distribu-
ton of water for irrigation purposes.
The capital stock was placed at 81, 600,
600, divided into 10000 shares, of the par
value of 800 each, of which amount $780,
400 was subscribed. The present papers
were signed by Charles H. Kegfey,
president, and M. D. Hamilton, secre-
tary.
The herald., 1897-02-26
DELVlNG FOR GOLD
Company Whose Stock Is Placed at Poo
Han's Figure

The Amargosa Mining and Milling
company filed papers of incorporation
yesterday. The purposes of the organi-
zation are to mine, mill and otherwise
treat the precious and other ores; to
develop, use, buy, sell and deal with
water. water rights, etc., and carry on
all business accessory to its main pur-
poses.
The capital stock is placed at 81 200, ,000
divided into 1000, 900 shares of the par
value of 81 each. OF this amount $500, 0OC
has been subscribed.
The directors named are as follows:
E. T. 10y, j. H. Hurin, H. B. Eakins, D.
c. Narver aN of The city, and p j. Kei-
Ter of Santa Monica.
The herald., 1897-02-26
Court Notes

H. B. Johnson, charged with burg
larry, pleaded no. guilty yesterday, and
had trial set for March II.
Ernest c. Trabant yesterday filed his
complaint in divorce against his wife,
Katie Trabant, on the ground Of deser-
ton.
In the insolvency proceedings of J.. M.
Baynes yesterday in department four.
w. H. Holmes was appointed assignee,
with bond placed at 5000.
In the case of T.. T Laird. tr.. convicted
The herald., 1897-02-26

The following licenses issued yester.
day from the office Of the county clerk
Lucius A Paine, native of Illinois
aged 40 years and a resident of Pasa-
dena, and Caroline Anderson, a native
of Sweden. aged "a years, and residen,
Of Altadena.
George Spring, a native of Germany
aged % years, and Lena Stennland, q
native Of Austria, aged rs years, both
residents of Los Angeles.
William o. Frost a native Of Missouri
aged 40 years. and q resident of Placer.
vile. and Mrs. Agnes West, a native OF
New York, aged 2S years, and a resident
of Los Angeles.
Charles Alexander Boyd, a native Of
California, aged "a years, and Florence
Edwards, a native of Missouri, aged 1!
years, both residents of Los Angeles.
The herald., 1897-02-26

DECKER-Tn this city, February a. 1897
A. NJ. Decker, native of Germany,
aged IS years
dence, 1888 San Julian st., Charles A.
Ayd, aged 69 years.
Funeral Friday, $50 O. m. Friends in
vited to attend.
st. Paul papers please copy.
FERGUSON-At 757 South Hope street,
February %, 1897, Miss Mary Ferguson,
a native of New York, aged 96 years.
Interment at Redlands.
The herald., 1897-02-26
ON A CONTRACT
A Dispute Over 1900 Feet of Cement Con
Meeting Pipe

Meeting Pipe
The case of Dockery against the
Highland Water company came to trial
yesterday in department two before
Judge Clark.
The suit is one to recover $403, being
the value of about 1900 feet of cement
piping connecting the water system Of
the Highland system near Garvanza.
The defendant denies the claim on the
ground that the piping did not suffice
for the purpose intended, and was not
laid in accordance with the contract.
The herald., 1897-02-26

Largest variety Concord business wag-
ons and top delivery wagons. Hawley,
King & Go.
The herald., 1897-02-26
DEATHS

Agents Victor, Keating and World bicy
cles. Hawley, King G. Co.
The herald., 1897-02-26
.JOTTINGS
Our Home orev

Maier q zobelein's lager. fresh from their
brewery. on draught in all the principal
saloons; delivered promptly in bottles or
kegs. oface and brewery. 40 Also street:
telephone o.
The herald., 1897-02-26
Anhe user Bar and C0fe

AS South Spring street. Los Angeles, Cal.
Telephone No. 93o main. Entrance to cafe
through natatorium on Broadway, ad-
Joining city hall.
The herald., 1897-02-26

Hawley, King & Co.. cor. Fifth st. and
Broadway. agents genuine Columbus
Buggy company buggies and bicycles.
The herald., 1897-02-26

Everything on wheels. Hawiey. King &
Co., cor. Fifth street and Broadway.
The herald., 1897-02-26

For Mirrors Or Beveled Plate Glass
Go to 81. Raphael & Co.. who are the man.
ufactufers Of them and you will make a
large saving. No. 43s and 40 South Spring.
The herald., 1897-02-26

! To Cure Coid In Ono Day
| Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money il it
| fails to cure. 25c.
The herald., 1897-02-26
Shortest Stage Trip to RandsburR

Is via Santa Fe route. Leave Los An
geles 1915 a. M. arrive Randsburg $3.50
p. m. Through tickets S675.
The herald., 1897-02-26
Marriage Licenses

Mechanics Tools. Furrey's, 153 N.
Spring.
The herald., 1897-02-26

Latest style of wall paper at A. A. Eek
strom's, 1924 South Spring street.
The National tribune., 1897-12-23

! soon found ! was not as near out g.
danger as | thought, for before me was :;
very high, steep hill lin my country we woulQ
call IT a mountain), and behind me were
thousands Of yelling Yankees pressing on
in my direction. The firing had slackened
somewhat, but still the bullets were com
ing too thick 10 be pleasant, and lodged
from tree to tree, gaining little every
move until, about half way up the hill, ]
came upon a battery that had "stalled -
the horses being unable to pull the guns
any f:trther.
The men were cutting loose the horses
and riding OF as fast as they could mount
leaving the guns on the hillside. asked
the Captain If he didn't want me to ride
one Of his horses out.
Eyes, take anything you can get"
selected a fine black and was busiIy
engaged cutting straps, when q big Irish
man lone of The artillerymen) ran up and
giving me shove said:
Lave that haste: it's meself tbat'lI ride
him"
But the Captain said could ride him -
al don't care what the devil the Captain
said. If We don't turn him loose I'll knock
We into smithereens in jiffv"
! saw | had 10 either turn him loose or
night. Right was out of the question:
had already enough of that for one day
and knowing the Irishman could whip
hall dozen chaps like me Gin a jifTy''
sure enough, ] reluctantly yielded my
'Iie, DeSHeS, thought he had a better
right to the horse than had
After tfis continued climbing up, up.
IL seemed as II never would reach the top.
everlasting Il few stTagglerS we locked
back and saw the enemy had almost
reached the foot of the hill They were
thick as blackbirds i'm the field and such
a lar shot we couldn't resist the tempta
ton OF giving them few parting rounds.
Zach OF us would get behind a tree. and
after hrinS, retreat to the next tree. where
We would load and fire again
In this way we got to the top of the hill
and, almost completely exhausted, | sank
down upon a log for a good, long rest. The
other boys went on, leaving me entire Nv
alone, and felt lonely indeed-no: 2 soul
IN sight except the enemy below and Lees
Corps, which had been on our right, and
were being steadily driven farther to the
right around the base of the hill
They were making a gallant and ORDERLY
retreat against tremendous odds, firing n
volley, falling back a short distance. and
firing again. This was the first battle |
ever witnessed when not engaged myself.
II was grand but sad spectacle
Ito b csntjxxsd.l
The National tribune., 1897-12-23

we found that everything TO the left Of our
division had given way ard he Fedorals
had swung round and were sweeping down
our line not more than eco wards distant.
Those in front, encouraged by the sue
cess of their right wing, reade another
furious onslaught, and the fanking column
bearing down upon US ut the same time,
our weak line Of one rank could not stand
tie pressure, and it was only a question
of retreat or surrender and quite q number
OF our regiment surrendered on the Srot.
The remainder Of us struck out daronally
TO the rear in ORDER to avoid both lines as
much possible, falling hack in con
siderable disorder for something near half
= mile, when we rallied and opened on
them with the effect Of checking their ad-
vance.
We remained on this line till dark. when
we moved back one mile and formed line
OF battle, our position being behind stone
fence ahf' SUI IN one rank. Here We made
such preparation as we could 10 get a little
rest and be ready for the stirring times
we are sure VIII come to morrow
Dec. f6.-At daylight the booming OF
cannon all along the line awakened those
OF us who were inclined TO slumber and
foretokened the dreadful ordeal THROUGH
which we were TO pass o-day. Ii is sell
dom the case that army is in worse
condition for meeting its enemy in bat
ties dread array" than ours is at this time
Having suffered numerous defeats in the
only yesterday driven from our works
thousands killed and captured, and now
reduced 10 less than 600 electives, OPP
posed by "a victorious army numbering
perhaps more than two to one, it was to
be expected that they would come with
redoubed energy To day.
RealiZing all these disadvantages we
could bat feel somewhat disprited, but
with n determination to do our whole duty,
we nerved ourselves up 10 the point OF
making one more heroic effort to stay the
tide Of disaster that has befallen US and
awaited the attack with the deepest solici-
tude.
As soon as the sun had dispelled the
morning mists we could see two lines of
blue drawn up before us, while the artil-
lery from its commanding position was
dealing death and destruction in our thin
ned ranks.
The cannonading was terrific, and con-
tinued almost without intermission dur
The National tribune., 1897-12-23

When it reached the ears of that storm
ing party you could see III an instant that
IL seemed 10 put new life into them think
ing, perhaps, we were coming 10 their sup
port, as our boys used To slip off after roll
call, cross over and sharpshoot all night
for them and get back by roll-call in the
morning.
After we had given a few yells our tunes
were changed quickly shot came from
the French gunboat lying in the river at
Matamoras wharf, directly over the trees
that we were roosting IN, and close enough
TO be uncomfortable.
II surely would have been laughable to
outsiders to see us drop from those trees,
as none could possibly spare the time to
climb down. The FTenchman continued to
drop shots close to us until we had gone
back out OF the way,
While this was going on Gen. Cortina's
men charged the E,htss, captured three of
the forts, spiked the guns and by being
outnumbered were compelled to retire,
which they did in good order.
The firing on us created great excite
ment in Brownsville and at Headquarters.
Officers and men was standing nj the
side Of the guns awaiting anxiously for the
command to cross the Rio Grande. | can
assure you it would have been obeyed be
fore the echo Of the command had died
away. But cool heads at Gen. WcitZeHS
Headquarters averted this action and the
men were restrained from any rash act
The matter was taken up with the French
authorities in Matamoras. The gunboat
Captain was court martialed and SEN
fenced to be sAot, which sentence ] be-
lieve was carried out to the letter. This
Captain was an Confederate, and this
fact no doubt, was partly the cause of his
act, his excuse being that we were aiding
and atetting the enemy.-Phil NJ. Wagner,
28th H., Tyler, Tex.
THROAT TROUBLES To aIlay the irritation
that induces cnuahing. uss g Br0wn'S Bronchial
Tr0chcs." simple and safe remedy.
The National tribune., 1897-12-23
There is nothing so kingly as kindness,
And nothing so royal rs truth"

LADIES: Valuable advice aud simple Cure
for all Women's Weaknesses sent FREE. Ad-
dress Mrs. l. Hudnut. South Bend, Ind.
The National tribune., 1897-12-23
FREtcHuAh's RAsHaEss.
How It. Kearly1faused a War with
the United States.

Editor National Tribune: In the Summer
of 1863 we had a bit of excitement during
our stay at Brofihsville, Tex, opposite
GIatamoras, Mexico. At this particular
time the French tTpfsss, under Maxim, liam,
occupied the city Ur Matamoras. There
had been fighting continually for about
three years between Gen. Cort ma, the
Mexican commantie5 OF the rebels, and the
french troops commanded by Macmillan
Gen. Cortina wasalaying siege to Malta
moraS, and had been for months. Ii was
directly opposite the camp of the separate
brigade. Consequently, we had fine view
OF their operations as the main battle
ground was in the open fields between the
river and forts surrounding the besieged
city.
On certain day we received information
that Gen. Cortina was going to concen-
trate his forces at Il certain point and make
a dash on the forts. This information we
knew was very reliable. Consequently we
were all anxious to see the sight although
we had all been through many one our
selves; but here was a rare chance to see
a real, genuine fight between two foreign
forces.
for their start, at least 500 of us went down
on a point below our camp, and, the Rio
Grandc being very crooked, we found
good place that brought the Nexiccn forces
directly between us and the forts that they
intended To storm. few trees on the
banks Of the river were filled in no time;
we must have looked like flock of black
birds rOoSting.
Suddenly we heard the signal for the
start The MexicanS gave their bGttle-cry
and went straight for the doomed fOrtifca-
tons. They were well under way and
doing so bravely that we could not restrain
a cheer.
The National tribune., 1897-12-23
A Public Rene6t

j. X. Balsley, Connellsville. Pa, writes ::
Let us look at the pension question in its
true light and see who derives benefit from
the money paid oubgeach quarter Nearly
S99 out OF every 500 received by pensioners
are paid out withinl48 hours after being re-
ceived, and before the end of 30 days that
money has gone from one to another, until it
has PAID thousands of dollars Of debts Every
man III business, from the largest corporation
to the peanut vender, gets sharen
The National tribune., 1897-12-23
NEW BOOKS RECEIVED.

THE SINNER BY Rita. Published by
Rand, McNally & Co., Chicago.
OTHER PEOPLES LIVES. BY Rosa
Nouchettc Carey Published by j. Il.
Lippincott Co, Philadelphia.
JAVA The Garden Of the East. BY Z. r.
Scidnore. Published by the Century Co.,
New YORK.
Miss Scidmore's book is gossipy and en-
tertaining. but profitab bic withal She
"f'EhS ut the Dutchman and praises him
sympathiZes with the natives-Princes
peasants; tells OF the cities, gardens
3rk cts, temple ruins, volcanoes, and Jun
@frS, and gives one quite Il comprehensive
view OF this tropic garden-so little known
to most OF us, except for the association of
ITS name with our morning cups.
CURIOSiTIES OF POPULAR CUSTOMS.
BY William S. Walsh. Published by J.
b. Lippinco,t Co., Philadelphia.
A fascinating collection OF ctlrios-inter-
eSting TO the casual reader, invaluable to
the student or writer.
BESIDE OLD HEARTHSTONES. By
Abraham English Brown. Published by
Lee q Shepard, Boston.
WON BY A WOMAN By De Amicis.
Published by Laird & Lee, Chicago.
THE DREAM CHILD. BY Florence Hunt
ley. Published by Rand, McNaIIy e. Co,
Chicago.
Iheosophical ideas are now quite mat
ter OF course in the world. So many people
are puZZling and dreaming over what lies
beyond this human existence that we are
never surprised nowadays when we hear
OF new journeys into the unknown. Miss
Huntley's book is once of the most charm
ing and most dramatic of the novels Of
this school. The, story is of the death
OF dearly-loved child. The sarrowing
mother dreams true" of the little one
and Tor 10 years is with her every night,
watching her grow into womanho God in that
life beyond this, and herself learning of
her child's teachers, The story ends dra-
matically, the mOthsEi joining the child at
iast-leaving this ibady to find greater JOY
in the next.
The National tribune., 1897-12-23

EDITORIAL EoTE.-In the next install meut
OF Inside Of Rebellion the condition OF the
rebel army after Franklin and Nashvi lie is in
terestingly described. The author returns
home to find him elf IL d niger of capture.
The National tribune., 1897-12-23
TEN WEEKS FoR TEN CENTS

,hge as may appear, that big family paper, the
14.mnfea weekly St'ah, of Denver Colo ado, found
ca 1872 VIII re sent ten weeks trial for loc clubs of
oA aoc ~ Tor u Special offer solely introduce the
paper. cold rings set with Rocky mountain gems are
gVeh as rec premiums. Latest mining and illus
tItIons OF grand scenery eacn week. also of
Oh ioVe, adVeii}lip. and Address above, and
mention HE NATIONAL TRIBUNE White today.
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-25
SPECIMEN AGYTA TORS.

Two labor agitators were neatly trapped
in Philadelphia the other day at game
that IL is suspected walking delegates and
strike agitators generally are often
enough willing to play
1t appears that the two Philadelphia
labor fakirs have successfully fostored
the organization of street railway en-
ploycs for year or more and had them
well i'm hand for a strike. That they
recognized the advantage of their position
rather better than did the plain motor
men and conductors who normally work
FOR living and hire chaps like these
dicated by the fact that the agitators
sought out the management of railways
and offered to restrain their forces on
payment Of comfortable salary during
the year to come. The officials thus ap-
preached had the conspirators put their
proposition in writing and then had an
interview with them which by pre-
arrangement was listened to from an adj
Joining room by delegation of the en-
ployes Needless to say the latter were
restrained with difficulty from mobbing
their erstwhile champions One of the
men, Lutz, is recalled as being leader
in the great strike of two years ago on
the Philadelphia lines when riot was
provoked and a good deal Of damage done.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-25
FOUND AN ANGEL.
Fitzsimmons and Julian TO Have an
Athletic Club.
A Rich New York Broker Said to be
Behind tho Scheme.

San Francisco, March 25.-Bob. Fitz-
simmons has found "an angel In the
person of New York broker who pro-
poses to establish the retired champion
as instructor in new athletic club at
Gotham.
Martin Julian says: s'For months we
have had plans under consideration for
the execution hinged chiefly on the result
OF the fight at Carson. The building we
propose to occupy Is five-story structure
In the business center of New York and
occupies whole block, though small
one. There Is associated with us u certain
rich broker of New York who Is fond of
sports and besides him only the owner of
the building, Fitzsimmons and myself
knew our plans. We propose 20 give in
structions I'm all sorts of athletic sports 60
the best class Of young men. The place
Will be fitted up very handsomely with
all of the luxuries and conveniences of u
first-class club 1t will be our purpose To
have from time To time such contests and
exhibitions OF athletic skill as may be i'm
tercstlng To the members of the club, and
we shall offer such inducements in the
way of purses as will secure for us the
best attractions to be had. Nothing, will
be done that will in any way conflict with
the law BY fall the building will be ready
for use. Fencing, rowing riding, boxing
and every other kind of athletic sport
will be taught. There will be magnificent
baths and luxurious club rooms. We will
stay here for short time before starting
east Arrangements have been made To
give an exhibition in the principal cities
between here and New York.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-25
A DRUG CLERK ARRESTED.
Is Charged With Violating Law Relating
90 Sales of lquor.

George y. Sholes, clerk at tho drug
store Of Noah y. Arnold, at 81 Chestnut
street was arraigncd in the Sixth district
court this morning on "a warrant drawn
by Chief of Police Baker, charging him
with violating Section "a, chapter lO2 of
the General laws Of Rhode Island which
Ia to the effect that any retail druggist or
Hp0thccary or any clerk or assistant whu
shall sell or distribute intoxicating liquor
to any person on SUNDAY 90 bc drunk ON
the prmiscs shnll, N convicted. bc fined
not lcsr than 500 and not more than xgn
and b. imprisoned I'm the county Jail for
mot less than 10 days nor more than three
munths Tor each and every uifenur
This l. the first ease under this act and
those Interested await the result with no
small amount " Interest SliOles plcadc,,
not guilty and be- was held until Friday
April :, Tor trial In the sum Of $JO0
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-25
WORK OF ROBBERS.
They Are Believed to Have Set Fire
to Col. Appleton's House.
Structure and Its Contents Entirely
Destroyed Late Last Night.

Peabody, Mass, March 25.-The hand
some residence of Colonel Francis III.
Appleton, of Governor Wolcott's staff, was
entirely destroyed by fire, together with
valuable furniture and bric-a-brac. The
fire protection was inadequate and the
flames gained considerable Roadway before
the apparatus arrived. The loss will be
about Sl2, 600; partially insured.
The house was broken into and robbed
Dec. last, and there is "a theory that it
was robbed late last night and that the
fire was started accidentally or inten-
tionally. The house was situated on tho
shore of Sauntaug Lake. otherwise known
as Lynnfield Pond, near the Lynnfield
line. 1t was two and half story frame
building, and was erected in 1874. The
fire department Uf bUuvurs amt feabUty
were summoned. Colonel Appleton ar
rived from Boston this forenoon. He
will undoubtedly rebuild.