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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-09-11

"Sha'n't," said Miss Evans, bluntly;
and with mops dripping tar and paint
on the deck marched in military STYLE
up to the skipper and halted in front OF
him, smiling wickedly.
Then the heart Of the skipper waxed
sore faint within him, and. with wild
yell, he summoned his trusty crew to
his side.
The crew came on deck slowly, and
casting furtive glances at the scene,
pushed Ephraim Biddle to the front.
Take those mops away from 'em.r
said the skipper, haughtily.
Don't you interfere" said Miss Ev-
ans, looking at them over her shoulder.
Elise We'll give you some," said Miss
Williams, bloodthirstily.
Take those mops away from 'em!"
bawled the skipper, instinctiyely draw
ing back as Miss Evans made pass at
him.
II don't see as low we can interfere.
SIR said Biddle, with deep respect.
What" said the astonished skipper.
ut would be agin the lor for us to
interfere with people," said Biddle,
turning to his mates, dead agin the
ior."
Don't you talk rubbish said the
skipper, anxiously. "Take 'em away
from 'em. It's my tar and my paint
and"
'You shall have it." said Miss Evans.
reassuringly.
"If we touched 'em," said Biddle, inn
pressively, Std be an assault at lor.
All we can do. sir, is to stand by and
see fair play"
Fair play!" cried the skipper, dane
ing with rage, and turning hastily to
the mate, who had just come on the
scene. take those things away from
'em, Jack"
I'm not going to raise my hand
against woman for anybody" said
the mate, with decision. Its no part
Q my work to get messed up with tar
and paint from lady passengers"
'It's part of your work to obey me,
though" said the skipper, raising his
voice. "What are you afraid OFF,
Are you going to take us back?v de-
Jenny Evans.
"Run away" said the skipper, with
dignity. run away!"
II shall ask you three times" said
Miss Evans, sternly. "One-are you go
ing back? Two-are you going back?
Three"
In the midst of breathless silence
she drew within striking distance, while
her allies, taking up a position on
either flank of the enemy. listened at
tentively to the instructions of their
leader.
BE careful he doesn't catch hold of
the mops," said Miss Evans, 'ybut if he
loes the others are to hit him over the
head with the handles. Never mind
about hurting him."
Take this wheel minnit, Jack,
'aid the skipper. pale but determined.
The mate came forward and took II
unwillingly. and the skipper trying
lard to conceal his trepidation, walked |
'ewAFde Miss Evans and tried to ausll
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-09-11
Thc PaImint,s Mi.takc.

"Your life." said the palmist, will
be a long and happy one. You will
have millions of money. You will have
a beautiful wife. You win live in lux
ury and have nothing to do. You will
be popular and famous. You will at
tain high honors. Your lifeline indi-
Gates with the most absolute distinct
ness that you viii be hale and hearty a
soyears ofage. Indeed, you are to be ono
Of the most fortunate of men in the
world
And the subject fell dead with joy
N. Y. World.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-09-11
SMOOTH DIPLOMACY.
TAe Old Man Knew How to Collect
Bill.

The Old Man Knew How to Collect &
Bill.
Julian is only IA months old and q
fnc child, though 1 say it myself. i
had him on my knee in the parlor of
our fat when knock came at the door.
opened it, whereupon decidedly
elderly gentleman pushed his way in.
"What fine hoyI" exclaimed the
stranger, looking in admiration at Jul
ian. II can tell it's boy. He's so
sturdy"
had been inclined to resist his un-
ceremonious pushing of himself in, but
he took so much pleasure in Julian and
Julian was so delighted by the atten-
ton that hadn't the heart to say any
thing.
six teeth, h?" continued the pater-
nal and kindly old gentleman. 1.-Two
years old, judge, sir?"
NO, sir" replied. at is true he
looks fully two years old, but he is only
IA months"
impossible" was the reply. in tone
OF wonder.
Julian meanwhile was Growing and
laughing at the stranger and held out
his arms. 1t suddenly dawned on me
that had not asked my visitor his
business, but by this time he had Julian
IN his lap.
THE child actually weighed all of
rs pounds" he declared. by the way,
| came to see you about the gas bill.
Actually rs poundsl Only II months
old! Ha! ha! little boy"
l had been angry for week about
my gas bill. The company had taken
away my meter on account of nom
payment Of most outrageous charge,
and for some time / had been using
candles. My intention was TO sue the
company.
"Hear him taught" cried the vener-
able old gentleman, who was now
handling Julian on his knee. "Four-
teen months old and weighs Is pounds.
Well, Welt"
Julian was in esctasies.
"Well, now,r said, II don't think |
ought to pay.
But he was SO wrapped up in Julian
that he really did not hear me. He
brought forth an old wallet and drew
my gas bill from it.
Here. little boy" he cried, "is some
thing for you to play with. really be-
lieve he'll have another tooth through
In week. There isn't another baby in
Brooklyn to equal him."
Julian was waving that gas bill in
his little fist, and the two made the
sweetest picture together-the old gen.
tleman and the child. / had $40 bill
that l was boarding to buy new coat
and vest with. and l brought it out with
a sigh The old gentleman accepted it
well, WELL" he said. Il must be
going. Twenty-Five pounds! Four
teen months old!"
AS he walked downstairs he looked
back two or three times to wave his
hand and cry "By-by" at Julian. He
was certainly superior and well edu-
,ated old gentleman and I have no
ioubt he was reduced to the necessity |
II taking up his present occupation by |
oversees of fortune, but I wish had |
thought Of asking him to have my |
yas meter brought back.-St. Louis
Dispatch.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-09-11
FIRST ROCK SALT MINE.



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The herald., 1897-09-05
LABOR DAY PROGRAM
sPEECH-MAKING AND PLEAS
URE-SEEKING
Athletic Sports and Games in the Aft
ernoon-A Masquerade Ball to
Close the Festivities

Monday is Labor day. 1t Will be gen.
orally observed throughout the United
States, as it national holiday, and in
California it Is a state holiday as well.
The last legislature made a change.
Formerly the first Monday in October
session change was made and the date
was fixed to conform with the congress
sional enactment.
Under the auspices of the Council Of
grand celebration is to be held at Ter
minal island. Trains will be run as per
the Terminal time table, and the fare
will be so cents for adults and rs cents
for children for the round trip.
The celebration has been under the
direction Of the following committee:
A. H. Hetherington, Harry Costen, E.
G. C. Thompson, H. E. Martens, J..
Kruse, E. H. Lloyd, Joseph Gentry and
w. r. Kingston. At Terminal island
Capt. A. M. Green, the president Of the
Council of Labor, will be chairman of
the day.
| On behalf and in the name Of the
Social Democracy, Job Hartman will
deliver an address. M. McGlynn and c.
j. Griffith will deliver addresses also.
| A fine fish dinner will be served at 25
cents and there will be dancing during
the day.
The Merchants and Manufacturers
association has on invitation delegated
five Of its members to be the guests of
the two labor councils and participate
| in the celebration. The committee to
receive and entertain them is as follows:
r. ]. Colver, H. E. Martens and E. G. C.
| Thompson.
The program of athletic sports at the
beach is as follows:
Dancing in the pavilion during the
day.
Tug-of-war-Prize offered by John
Zens.
1OO-yard foot race-First prize offered
offered by Tufts-Lyon Arms company.
Fat mans race-First prize offered by
George Joeriman; second prize offered
by Joseph c. Dutra.
Hop, step and jump race-First prize
offered by Jacoby Brothers; second prize
offered by London Clothing company.
Donkey race-First prize offered by NJ
P. Snyder Shoe company; second prize
offered by Cohn Bros Clothing COM
pany
Ladies' race, 80 yards-First prize
offered by Meyberg Bros.
Girls race, under IA years, 20 yards
First prize offered by Peoples Store.
In the evening grand masquerade
ball is to be given at New Turnverein
hall
The herald., 1897-09-05

relied upon is People vs.. Todd, 4 N. Y.
Sup, p. 2, which is claimed to be directly
in point, the statement of facts being
nearly the same, except that In that case
1t was no part Of the scheme to deliver
the stock. while in the case before us the
statement of facts shows that actual de-
livery is distinctly understood and con-
templated.
1T was held in the New York case just
cited that such transaction as is stip-
ulated in the case at bar was not gaming
within the meaning of the New York
Penal Code, C. 8, prohibiting any one to
keep or use any tables, cards, dice or
other apparatus commonly used in gam
bling"
After several quotations from author
tiles. the Justice concludes as follows:
Il am of the opinion, from a careful ex-
animation Of the many authorities cited.
that the defendant, from the agreed
statement of facts. cannot be convicted
of the offense charged under said section
$780,
THE court finds the defendant not gull
ty of the offense charged; defendant dis
charged and his bondsmen released"
The herald., 1897-09-05
FINANCIAL MATTERS
Committee Report Prepared Embraces
ONLY Routine Recommendations

The business coming before the fin
ance committee Of the council yesterday
morning was of a routine nature only,
and quickly disposed Of, the following
recommendations being made:
Recommend that the report of the city
auditor for the week ending Aug. 2S. 1897
be approved.
1t appearing to your committee that the
contract entered into by T. Masac for the
translation of certain Spanish records in
the city archives eliminated on the 30th Of
June last by the terms of same. and it
the nature of the work was such as to
make 1t physical impossibilty for Mr.
Masac to complete his contract within the
time allowed, we would therefore recon-
mend that the time for the completion of
this work be extended one year, or until
the 30th day of June. 1898.
We recommend that the contract and
bond of B. Lorenzi for cement pipe on Fre-
mont avenue be approved.
We also recommend that the contract
and bond of H. Leithead for horses and
conveyances be approved
In the matter of the petition from B. W.
Lawson, asking for a rebate of $1.95, the
same being a double assessment for per-
sonal property in the year 1S97-9S as shown
by accompanying duplicate receipts, we
recommend that the same be granted and
the city clerk instructed to present de-
mand upon the tax fund of 1S97-9S for the
sum Of $1.95
The herald., 1897-09-05
A PATHFINDER

The Herald offers under it's coupon
system today Millroy's Pathfinder to
Alaska and the Klondike gold fields.
It is finely engraved pocket map on
a scale large enough to show all the
principal geographical features of the
new Ell Dorado. It clearly outlines the
various routes to the Klondike dig
gings that have been opened and
travelled up to date. It shows the
principal towns, camps, forts and sta
tions. Subscribers to The Herald can
obtain this map by clipping coupons
from the advertisement and sending
to our business Office accompanied by
fifteen cents. IF out Of town send two
cents extra 70 cover cost Of mailing.
The herald., 1897-09-05
CITY NEWS
INDEX OF LOCAL EVENTS
chronlcl.d on Page, 5. =. g. IS and ,4zn

A Chinaman murderously assault
ed on Brooklyn Heights.
The body of an aged German found
in Hollenbeck park lake.
More burglaries reported in the
Bonnie Brae street neighborhood.
Property owners protest against
the re-sewering Of Spring street.
The small boys air-gun Is respon-
sible for the loss Of another eye.
A police justice finds Frank Burch,
the tape game manipulation, innocent.
Distractions to Trinity street re-
moved by the street superintendent.
Charles Young, one Of Joe McCul-
lagh's heirs, obtains his decree OF di-
vorce.
The web Of evidence being wound
around Mechanism by the prosecuting
counsel.
The assistant postmaster-general
promises the beleaguered postoffice
relief-in due season.
Cue Ting proves herself q native
daughter Of the golden west and rids
herself Of a criminal charge.
Judge T. n. de Witt, assistant at
torney-genertal of the United States,
in the city investigating Indian dep
relation claims.
The herald., 1897-09-05
WANT TO KNOW
Buyers Are Asked Whether Lawful
Money Bonds Would Sell

Acting under instructions from the
council, City Clerk Hance yesterday
mailed to number Of the leading bond
buying firms of the United States the
following letter, with a view to ascer-
tanning their opinion as to the reception
an issue of lawful money city bonds
would meet at their hands:
The City of Los Angeles is contemplating
the issue of bonds in a large amount for
the purchase of water works system
The state law regulating the issuance of
such bonds provides that the bonds be
payable in gold coin or lawful money of
the United States.'
The council of said city is desirous of
learning the chances for n successful dis
position of such bonds by this municipality.
1t has accordingly instructed me to ask
your opinion as to the probability of float
ing bonds of this municipality to be paid
for in gold coin containing the lawful
money" provision, as well as the rate per
cent at which such bonds would move.
Respectfully,
c. H. HANCE,
City Clerk.
The herald., 1897-09-05
East Side Notes

Miss Florence Howe spent very pleas
ant day at Terminal Island yesterday.
+. The Messrs. Sanborn, Langworthy and;
Wycliffe left yesterday for Catalina to
be gone several days.
Mrs David P. Mcdonald has Just re-
turned home from a pleasant visit to
Portland.
Miss Mary Quayle Is visiting friends
at Lankershim.
The installation of new officers of Ir-
vine Temperance club was conducted by
the retiring president, Frank Hayward,
at its meeting Friday evening. A short
program was also given.
D. K. Trask and family. who have been
residing at Monrovia for the past two
years, have returned to East Los Ange-
les. and are pleasantly located in their
pretty cottage at the corner of Sichel
and Siegler streets.
Miss Mary J. Ebert of 1876 North Darby
street has just returned much improved
in health from a two weeks visit with
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Doty, of Pasadena.
Miss Bertha Bise is at home at 731
Pasadena avenue after a pleasant So
journ of a month with friends in Po-
mona.
Mrs. David P. Mcdonald, who has been
visiting in Portland for some time, is at
home again at 700 Downey avenue.
Miss Miriam Steele is spending a few
days with friends in Pasadena.
Miss Grace Holcomb entertained a
number of friends Thursday afternoon at
her home on Eastlake avenue. Among
those present were Miss Gta Carlisle
the Misses Wiggarman Miss Jennie
Houser. the Misses Barons, Mrs. John
Stockwell. Miss Lucy White, Miss May
Blind and Miss Adda TwiSs.
The herald., 1897-09-05
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF

Drs. Choate & McCarty, 361 North
Main street.
Call Tel. Main 243 for ambulance.
Kregelo & Bresee, Sixth and Broadway.
Linen holdings, the latest. See them
at Sanborn, Vail & Co., 1873 South Spring g
street.
A big real estate bargain week COM
ing. See j. c. divers ad. in wanted
miscellaneous.
Robert Sharp g. Co., funeral directors
independently. 536 South Spring street.
Telephone 1929
Borders free with and IN cent wall
paper. Walter, 21S West Sixth. Tele-
phone 1874 Green.
Drs. T. and A. Davidson have re-
sumed practice 1191a South Spring street.
Telephone Main $685.
For fishing tackle and ammunition go
to the Southern California Arms COM
pany, 113 West First street
Watches cleaned, rs cents: main
springs, so cents: crystals, 10 cents.
Patton. 214 South Broadway.
Charles Anderson, the sixteen-year-
OLD boy orator and inspira tional speaker,
will give an address at Music hall this
evening.
Phillips, the tailor ia South Srrirg
large and we'll selected stock; prices up
to date. Call and see them.
Adams Bros, dentists 1884 South
Spring street. Plates from 81. Painless
extracting, so cents Filling speciality.
Hours, s to S; Sundays. 10 to -.
medallion at H. c. Lichtenberger's art
emporium, at 202 South Spring street.
A number of snaps are offered during
the midsummer bargain sale. See show
window.
It's to your interest. We begin to-
morrow to shovel 'em out. Prices in
mems, boys and children's clothing un-
heard of in California history. The Hub
Clothing company is telling you this.
That means great deal.
DR.. Rebecca Lee Dorsey, Stimson
block, first floor. rooms 1873, 1874. 1876.
Special attention given to obstetrical
cases and all diseases Of women and
children. Electricity scientifically used.
Consultation hours. to S. Tel. 1927.
We carry large stock of picture
frame holdings and make every char
acter of frames, and are in position to
give you the lowest prices on same, be-
ing manufacturers. When having any
pictures give us a call and get prices
Sanborn, Vail & Co., 1873 South Spring
street.
We're natural born bargain givers.
The shovels will tell the tale and tell It
hard. Just peep in the Hub Clothing
companys beautiful store on Monday
and see what they're doing. Don't look
for our prices in any Of the papers, but
take look at our window display, that's
enough.
R. B. Young, the architect, has pre-
pared plans for a four-story building
for Mrs. Emma Reithmuller on Hill
street. This new building will contain
sixty-three rooms, arranged in suites
with baths, all to be heated and have
electric elevator. The building will be
finished in polished natural wood and
white pressed brick on the outside. This,
with the present building, will make a
family hotel of ITO rooms, and will equal
any Of the many beautiful hotels erected
by Mr.. Young. 1t also shows the faith
Mrs. Reithmuller has in the future of
Los Angeles.
The herald., 1897-09-05
A FENCE ROW
DISTINCTIONS to Trinity Street Re
moved by Superintendent Drain

1t took just thirteen minutes by the
watch yesterday morning for the forces
under the direction of Street Superjn-
tendent Drain to remove and neatly pile
in a vacant lot four high board fences
which had been erected across Trinity
street between Washington and Twen-
ty-third by John l.. Pavkovich a few
days ago. No blood was shed during the
process Of removal, although Mr.. Paw
kovich had personally promised Col
Drain that he would protect his fences
with shotgun II need be.
Some dispute had arisen between the
street department and Mr.. Pavkovich
which the city claims is part of Trinity
street. and the records so show, but
which Pavkovich laid claim to as pri-
vate property. To enforce his claim.
about four days ago Pavkovich had the
fences erected, closing the street. Sep
tember 1st he was ordered by Mr.. Drain
to remove the obstacles to traffic, but
steadfastly refused to do so, even
though the street superintendent was
supported in his claim by the city at.
torney.
Failing to heed the order of removal,
Drain yesterday morning gathered his
forces and swooped down upon the
fences at o'clock. and in the short space
Of time had them removed and piled to
one side. Later in the day Mr.. Pavko-
vich was notified of what had been DONE
What action he will take in retaliation
if any, remains to be seen, but the street
superintendent says that even should
the fences be erected again he will see
which can work the quickest, Pavkovich
in setting them up or himself in tearing
them down. At the present writing
Drain holds the record.
The herald., 1897-09-05
49.13
5s,21s.O9
Baseball Today

This afternoon the Trilbys and the
Los Angeles Stars will play an exhibition
game of baseball at Athletic park. 1t is
expected that Shaw, the Trilbys' star
pitcher who has been playing with the
Cuban Giants. of New York, will be
on hand to twirl. Game will be called at
2:30 sharp.
The herald., 1897-09-05
TO RECOVER DAMAGES
The Aftermath Of a Row at San
Pedro

TH6 A1CeTnHCu OF NOW Ut bH1I
Pedro
Frederick Johnson yesterday began
suit against J. Matthews to recover
$1,000 as damages for injuries alleged
to have been sustained at his hands.
It is claimed that on the 14th Of Au-
gust, at San Pedro, Matthews assaulted
Johnson by hitting him with his fist in
the left eye. The result has been that
plaintiffs sight has been utterly de-
stroyed and he has become totally blind
in the injured member. He has thus
been disabled from business, and has
suffered great mental and bodily an
guish and pain to his damage in ths
amount claimed.
The herald., 1897-09-05
THEY PROTEST

just passed, be let alone by just resurfacing
the street at this time. But the paving Is
an absolute public necessity. and in the
fullest terms a pro bono publico," and we
earnestly hope your honorable body will
have 1t done. Yours truly,
CLARK e. RRYAN.
The herald., 1897-09-05
Peeko. Pico. POGO

Peeko means come and see 1t; Pico, the
location, and POGO, right away. 1t is a
neat, 4-room cottage. little bathroom, good
improved lot, chicken yard and barn, in
Pico Heights, two blocks from car line,
Price, $725, at $12 month and whatever
YOU can afford to pay down. Langworthy
Co., 226 S. Spring st.
The herald., 1897-09-05

Maximum temperature, so.
Minimum temperature, 81.
Indications for Southern California: Fair
Sunday; continued warm weather; west
erly winds.
The herald., 1897-09-05

For all kinds OF electric lighting and
power plants see Machinery and Electrical
company. ~ North Main street.
The herald., 1897-09-05

Baseball, Trilbys VS.. Los Angeles,
Athletic park-2:3O p. m.
The herald., 1897-09-05

For lubricating oils. Garlock packing in
iectors, ETC.. see Machinery and Electrical
company, 351-353 North Main street.
The herald., 1897-09-05
EVENTS OF TODAY

Orpheum-Vaudeville.
Burbank-"A Bowery Girl"
The herald., 1897-09-05
THE WEATHER

TEMPERATURE-Re Of observations
taken at Los Angeles, Sept. 4. The
barometer Is reduced 10 sea level.
The herald., 1897-09-05
Treasurer's Report

City Treasurer Hartwell has filed his
report Of the finances of the municipality
for August, of which the following Is a
summary:
On hand July S1......... $104, 1858. SO
Transfers and apportton-
ments :. :. :. .... 4913
Cash receipts :. .. .. .... 5s,21S.O9