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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-07
LIBERALS PLAN OF ACTION.
Sir William Vernon Harcourt will be The
Leader.

London, April 5.--An important meet
ing of the leaders of the Liberal party
was held today at noon at the residence
of Sir William Vernon Harcourt The
Earl of Kimberly, the Marquis of Ripon,
Earl Spencer and John Morley were pres
ent.
They discussed for an hour the atti-
tude which they would assume in the
event of the warships of Great Britain
taking part in the projected blockade of
the Gulf of Athens.
Sir William Vernon Harcourt is now
restored to health and was able to at
tend today's session Of the House Of
Commons.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-07
s.Owney,s,' Travels Are Over.

Chicago, ILL.,, April 5.-The tramp dog
Owney. who has travelled hundreds OF
thousands of miles on mail cars and
steamships. has been barred from further
indulgence in such pilgrimages. Superln-
tendent Troy of the railway mail service
saws the dog has become nuisance, and
hence an order debarring him from priv
leces on mail cars has been issued.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-07
IMPORTANT LAND DECISION.
Supreme Court Gives Judgment in Favor
of Jacob Werner

Washington, D. c., April 5.-[Special.l
The Supreme court today affirmed the
decision of the circuit court for the
Eastern district of Wisconsin in the case
of Alexander S. Hoe and Hugh Jamison
against Jacob Werner. This suit in
volved considerable land in Eastern Wis
consin and was merely a question of
jurisdiction, plaintiffs being residents of
the District of Columbia. The decision
is in favor of Werner
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-07
Anthony Comstock Loses a Case.

New York, April 5.-Justices Hins-
dale, Jacobs and Jerome, sitting in spe-
cial sessions court, handed down a de-
cision today acquitting George II. Rich
mond, ST., and George II. Richmond.
Jr., the publishers who were arrested
about a month ago by Anthony Com
stock for publishing Gabriel dan
nuizios' Triumph of Death" which
Comstock declares was unfit for sale
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-07
P,ttsburg Puddlers Strike.

Pittsburg Pa. April 5.-The puddlers
at the mills of Oliver Bros. and A. NJ
Byers & Co. have struck against re-
duction from $3.50 to 81 per ton for
pudding and both plants are closed
down. About 900 men are affected.
Probably an attempt will be made to re-
sumo with new men in a few days
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-07
HARNESS Factories Consolidate.

Buffalo. n Y. April 5.-The consoli-
dation of three of the largest manufac-
tories of harness III the country, those
at Columbus, O.. Syracuse and Buffalo,
n Y. has been effected by the organza-
ton of the United Hame company with
fees and factories of the company will
hn lnnn tod hn1.n
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-07
ATTACK A BLOCKHOUSE
Insurgents Get Reply in Shell
from the Artillery of For
eign Powers.

Canea, Island of Crete, April 5.-The
blockhouse of Butsunaria was attacked
from several directions by the insurgents
today and the international troops re-
piled with artillery fire. The fighting
lasted four hours.
The French commandment reports that
the Greek troops took part in the action.
Two European soldiers were wounded.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-07
Cift for Ruth cleveland.

Railway. n. J.. April 5.-The services
of half the artisans in Railway were
called into requisition to construct the
handsome little dogcart, which, with Il
Shetland pony. was presented to Miss
Ruth Cleveland, daughter of former
President Grover Cleveland by Miss
Helen Savage. daughter of E. S. Savage,
president of the Union County bank of
Railway. Miss Helen Savage is just II
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-07
Trouble at Wilmington shinyard

Wilmington, Del. April 3.-Fhe strike
of the riyeters at the Harlan & Holdings
worth company's shipyards is increasing.
Today 1866 men are out ana the striking
riyeters have been joined by about 100
caulkers angle iron workers and laborers,
all employed Oh repairing the steamship
Tallahassee.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-07

Tommy Ryan says in reply to the chal-
lenge sent out by kid" Mccoy that the
kid will have no difficulty in arrang
ing match with him, if he wants one.
"If Mccoy viii agree to fight weigh
in at 154 pounds at the ringsde, l will
take him on at any time that he is
ready" said Ryan. Il can't afford to
give him any more weight than this,
however"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-07
Iazipi Must Stand Trial.

Washington, D. c., April 5-The Uni
ted States Supreme court today refused
to grant the motion of Joseph Iazigi, late
cOnsul-generaI of Turkey, at Boston, for
from arrest on the charge of embezzle-
mQDt
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-07
Killed at Calumet.

Calumet. Mich, April 1.-Two miners.
Eric Mimi and John Talernsari, met Il
horrible death in the Calumet mine Fri
day. They were preparing to blast 5000
feet beneath the surface, all the dyna-
mite they carried exploded blowing them
to atoms. Only some small pieces of the
remains have so far been found.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-07
HORSE LEFT TO DIE.
Animal Found Buried in the Mud Near
Marinette.

Marinette.
Marinette, Wis. April 5.--[Special. j
A horse was found by the roadside on the
Peshtigo road, early this morning, sunk
in the mud and with only his head pro-
truding. The animal was barely alive but
was pulled out with ropes and chains and
brought into town. The occupants of the
rig have disappeared and the police are
looking for them. The horse was taken
last night from Holquist's livery barn.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-07
CHICAGO POTATO MARKET.

Potatoes steady; Burbanks, good to choice,
1SM25c rose, Wisconsin, 19Q21c; Minneso-
ia, 19G21c; peerless, common to choice, 10
M20c. Rebrons, Wisconsin, 10000; Min
nesota, 19d2Oc. Sweet potatoes, 50c@1. 90
per Dbl; new potatoes sell from 250G3. 90
per Dbl.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-07
Relieved Of His "Iyad. ,,

3Icnominee, Mich. April Special. !
Ed. Olson was waylaid late last night
by robbers and relieved OF $40. The
robbery was committed on one of the
principal streets of tke city.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-07
FOUNDER OF EVANSTON DEAD.

Orrington Lunt Passes Away in the
Town He Built up.
Chicago, Ill, April 5.-Orrington Lunt,
the founder of Evanston. died at his
home in that city today of heart disease,
after an Illness of several weeks
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-07
NORRIE ORE THE BASIS.
Old Range Iron Men Meet and Fix the
Price at 500.

Price at S3.65.
Cleveland, o., April 3.-The meeting
of the old range ore men was concluded
this morning. The price of Norrie ore
was fixed at $3.50 and the prices of all
other ores are fixed on this basis. The
organization will strive to prevent an
oyerproductiOn of ore and will keep the
prices uniform. A satisfactory decision
has been reached as to the amount of ore
Rockefeller are out of the pool
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-07
mrs. Fitznugh Lee Arrives.

Now York. April 5.-AIrs. Fitzhugh
Lee, wife of the consul general at Ha-
yana. arrived today on the Ward line
steamer City of Washington She was
accompanied by her daughter, Miss n.
The herald., 1897-11-04
LOST HIS WAY
A Bridegroom Internationally Delays
a Marriage Ceremony


The wedding of Frank Alderete and
Miss Meta Mueller was unexpectedly
postponed last Monday night. The cere-
mony was to have taken place in the
Presbyterian church, East Los Angeles.
The altar had been decorated and the
guests had assembled, but the BRIDE
groom failed to appear. The guests
waited for some time in establishment,
and the eyes Of the bride became tear
ful at the awkward delay. Finally the
wedding party was thrown into con-
fusion when 1t was learned that the
groom had mysteriously disappeared
Searching parties were organized and
Alderete was found wandering aimlessly
about the streets. He was placed in a
carriage and driven home seriously ILL.,.
Subsequently it developed that the
young man had intended to keep his
end Of the engagement. but, being faint
hearted. succumbed under the Josh
ing" Of his friends and the thought Of
the grave responsibility which he was
about to take upon himself. In con-
dition other than normal he had failed
to find the church. Tuesday he had re-
covered and q minister was hunted up.
who performed the marriage ceremony
at the home Of the brides parents. The
couple then left on wedding trip.
The herald., 1897-11-04
DUTCH DEMAND
Hollanders Ready to Take Our Fruits
and Wines


and Wines
Secretary Virgins Of the chamber Of
commerce Is in receipt of the following
letter from Col. Albert de Leur, who LETT
this city several months ago. Writing
from Roosendaal, Holland, he says: II
am talked to death about Southern Cal
ifornia by everybody. 1t seems that
the Hollanders have got taste Of our
wines and fruits but cannot get enough
of them. A great field is open for some
enterprising spirit, and as Los Angeles
has plenty Of the best business talent
In America In her midst do not see any
good reason for delay. am sure that
IL the chamber of commerce will take
hold Of this matter with the energy 1t
continuously displays. great results
will follow. The market is already here
to receive our fruits and wines, requir-
ing no introduction; only have them
packed and labeled as the people want
them in this country and there will be
no trouble of disposing of all we have
to SELL"
The board of directors of the chamber
met yesterday afternoon at 3:15, with
the following present: Messrs. Duque.
Forman, Croft, Hooker, Jacoby, Klokke.
Mathuss, Mckinley, Newberry, Slauson.
Waters. President Forman occupied
the chair
The following were elected to member
ship: Elbert N. Mathis, physician and
surgeon: Ralph Hagan, physician and
surgeon.
A communication was read from A. /.
Bancroft asking the board of directors
to take up the matter of naming the
roads and numbering the houses in the
country under the plan known as the
ten block system, and urging the super
The herald., 1897-11-04
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF

Call Tel Main 243 for ambulance.
Kregelo & Bresee. Sixth and Broadway
Ladies', visit me at my new millinery
parIors, SO3 South Broadway. Mrs. C..
Oosch.
Robert Sharp & Co., funeral directors
independently. 536 South Spring street
Telephone 1929.
Watches cleaned. Is cents; main-
springs. so cents; crystals. 10 cents
Patton. 214 South Broadway.
Frank Hoffmaster yesterday fell in
. at on the street. He was taken to the
receiving hospital and soon recovered.
DR.. A. 8. Shorb has removed to rooms
306 and 307, Lankershim block, corner
Third and Spring street. Entrance 1875
West Third street.
A social will be given Friday evening
by the ladies Of st. Athanasius parish
at the hall, corner Of Bellevue avenue
and Montreal street.
John Oswald was yesterday fined $25
( in the police court for battering Chi
naman named All Cup. He assaulted
the Celestial with piece of water pipe.
Bob Chism, who was given 1oO-day
fioater few days ago for vagrancy, was
arrested last night by Officer Fowler and
will serve out his time on the chain gang
Adams Bros. dentists, 293h South
Spring street. Plates from $4. Pain
less extracting. so cents. Filling a
speciality. Hours s to s.; Sundays.s1o to
~.
X H. c. Lichtenberger. the picture
Trainer. at 202 South Spring street, has
Just received his fall stock Of new styles
OF picture frame mouldings. If you
have any framing to do call and see this
beautiful line.
DR.. Rebecca Lee Dorsey, Stimson
block, first floor rooms 1873, 1874, 1856.
Special attention given to obstetrical
cases. and all diseases of women and
children. Electricity scientifically used.
Consultation hours, to5. Tel. 1921.
Justice Owens yesterday discharged
Mrs. Lizzie Smith. who was tried on u
charge OF disturbing the peace of Mr..
and Mrs. Hamaker. The parties former
ly occupied the same house and there
was a row over the removal of some o.
the effects Of the Hamakers when they
vacated. There was "jawing match"
In which both parties had taken an ac
tive part and honors seemed about even.
The herald., 1897-11-04

visors to take action toward appoint
ing committee to look into the FEAST
bility Of such proposition. The mat
ter was referred to the committee on
lands to draw suitable resolutions to
send to the board of supervisors.
The committee having in charge the
100000 pamphlets reported progress.
The president reported that several
property owners had conferred with
him with reference to new quarters for
the chamber Of commerce.
Recent donations to the chamber of
commerce are Cornichon grapes from
w. r. Steel of Compton; orange ounces
from trees years old, Ben Davis, Bell
flower and Pearmain apples from James
Hefner, Elizabeth Lake; six Pearmain
apples weighing six and one-quarter
pounds from Russell Kingcad, Citrus
colony; chrysanthemums, Mrs. I. NJ
Stephenson, Verdugo; Klondike wall
nuts, James M. King, Whittier; chrys-
anthemums, Mrs. Effie Phillips, Boyle
Heights; chrysanthemums and cocks
comb, s. G. Reed. Carmelita. Pasadena;
Ben Davis apples and p. Barry peas
from ]. c. Sheppard, Fullerton.
hibit of sweet potatoes that strongly
resemble ducks. ]. r. Kirkpatrick, w.
J. Alfred and w. p. Redfeld make an
exhibit of pumpkins Weighing It's
pounds. Piru rancho, Piru City. exhibits
pomegranates Weighing one and one
half pounds each. James w. King,
Whittier, Klondike and Persian wal
nuts. e. Roberts, Hollywood, Eureka
lemons. s. w. Luitweiler, city, New
town pippins. Ben Davis, Stones Eu-
reka and Pearmain apples from his Mo-
meta ranch. John Wagner, Placentia.
English walnuts. Mrs. w. w. Lowe,
Long Beach, flowers. Mrs. T. l.. Jack
son, Monrovia, tomato tree fruit. Alex.
Lamanter. Myrtle, Antelope valley,
Arkansas Black, Rome Beauty and Hoi-
land Pippin apples.
The herald., 1897-11-04
Charles F. Smurr Buried
With Masonic Honors
LAST TRIBUTE OF FRIENDSHIP
FUNERAL OF A VALUED CITIZEN
LARGELY ATTENDED
No Successor Chosen-W. Sproule to
Be General Freight Agent-A
Change for Sheppard

The funeral services of Charles T..
Smurr, the late general traffic manager
Of the Southern Pacific company, were
held yesterday afternoon. The funeral
car and two others bearing the friends
and mourners reached River station
from the north at 30 p. M, and by u
special engine were drawn to Arcade
depot, where a large body of Masons,
members Of the A. O. U. w. and friends
were gathered.
There were eight active and eight hon.
orary pallbearers. as follows: Active
Masons, Messrs. J. B. Lankershim, w.
A. Morgan; Merchants. James Gunner,
Jacob Baruch; the railway company, A.
D. Shepherd, Charles Seyler; friends.
George Boole, Charles johnson. Hon.
orary--Friends, Messrs. McRae. Low:
A. o. U. W., Denerill, Grayham, and
from San Francisco, T. H. Goodman,
Charles Wilder, Geo. Fletcher and Geo.
The herald., 1897-11-04
PERSONAL

Mr.. and Mrs. s. p. Hellwig Of Elvarado
are in the city on their honeymoon trip.
]. E. O'Brien, manager of the Hotel
Brewster at San Diego, spent yesterday
here.
John F. Millar, Pacific coast agent for
the Valvoline Oil company. is in the
city.
c. C. Collins, an extensive walnut
grower from Santa Ana, is at the Ra-
mona.
w. J. Carlisle and bride of Whittier
are spending their honeymoon at the
Ramona.
Oscar Theme, president Of the Cor
ona Electric Light and Development
company, is in the city.
Henry z. Carter of San Francisco,
who is a deputy United States attorney
general, is in the city.
S. M. Kelsey came up from the Lost
Horse mine yesterday bringing some
fine bars of virgin gold.
George M. Perrine, who is at the head
of the Perrine Paving company of San
Francisco, is in the city.
A. C. Magnus, dealer in malt hops and
brewers supplies at Chicago, is in the
city accompanied by his wife.
w. B. Beamer of the Santa Fe freight
office at San Bernardino made busi-
ness trip to the city yesterday.
Harvard Stillman, who is in the
Southern Pacific railway Office at Sac
ramento, is here on business.
e. T. 10y, an Arizona mining man who
is interested in gold mine north of
Kingman, Ariz., is at the Ramona.
Henry Thorpe, who is member of the
Weinstock Lubin company of Sacra-
mento, is spending a few days in Los
Angeles.
D. f. Duffie, Mrs. c. Downing and
Mrs. Kate Sterley compose a party
from Ell Paso that is registered at the
Ramona.
Frank Plant of Boston, a manufac-
turer of rubber novelties for the drug
gist trade, arrived here yesterday from
the east.
James G.. Dardel, connected with the
Wellman Pecker company of San Fran
cisco, is here looking after the interests
Of his firm.
T. H. Goodman, general passenger
agent in the Southern Pacific railway
office at San Francisco, is spending a
few days in the city.
Mr. and Mrs. e. H. Adams of New
York are making tour Of the coast.
They arrived here yesterday. Mr..
Adams is at the head of the Reid &
Barton Silverware company in New
York.
Rev. e. E. Douglas, pastor of the
Presbyterian church at Monmouth, ILL.,,
arrived in the city yesterday, accom-
panied by his wife. who is an invalid.
The Rev. Mr. Douglas has already pro-
pounded theory that Los Angeles was
| the original Eden.
The herald., 1897-11-04

Luce. The active pallbearerS preceded
by the honorary palfbearers bore the
casket through the body of Masons, A.
o. U. w. and friends who stood, uncoy-
cred in double lines, to the hearse.
The members of the two orders then
formed In line and preceded the hearse
the pallbearers walking on either side
to the corner of Sixth street and Towne
avenue. where they filled seventy-five
carriages. and the cortege proceeded to
Rosedale cemetery, where the Masonic
ritual was observed.
A funeral pail made entirely of violets
was laid across the casket, and the
Masonic emblem. in flowers, was placed
upon it. There were three wagon loads
of flowers from the Southern Pacific
officials. employees and other friends in
San Francisco and Los Angeles.
President P. M. Daniel Of the board of
trade appointed Directors M. A. New
mark and w. A. Henry to represent that
body at the funeral. During his resi-
dence in Los Angeles. as assistant gen.
eral passenger and freight agent of the
Southern Pacific company. till 1889, Mr..
Smurr was member Of the board of
trade.
To the merchants in this city, partic-
ularly those who knew him during his
residence here, his death will be felt as
the loss of personal friend. Added to
his great business and executive abil-
ity was that invariable courtesy which
won him the admiration and confidence
of all with whom he came in contact.
This same courtesy was again evidenced
within the past few weeks, in his off1c-
ial correspondence with Secretary Per-
kins regarding freight rates south of
Tehachapi.
Of the railroad company, while it may be
felt more directly by the company itself,
is loss to the whole state of Califor-
mia. In the death Of Mr.. Crocker and
Mr.. Smurr the Southern Pacific COM
pany has lost two officials of more than
usual ability, and the people of Califor-
MIA true friends.
The traffic department in the Market
and Montgomery street offices, San
Francisco. and the freight Office of the
company, under the Grand hotel, were
closed yesterday afternoon.
It is understood, says the San Fran
cisco Examiner, that for the present nc
successor will be chosen to the office
made vacant by Mr.. Smurr's death. II
is conceded, however, that eventually
William Sproule, general freight agent
will be given the place. Either George
W. Luce or A. d. Shepard will be made
general freight agent. Mr.. Shepard is
now the ,company's chief traffic officia
In this city. Mr.. Luce is assistant gen
eral freight agent, with offices in the
Market and Montgomery street build
ing in San Francisco. Next in line OF
promotion to these gentlemen are
George w. Fletcher, who has charge Of
the company's Offices under the Grand
hotel, San Francisco; c. H. Markham
Of Portland, general freight agent Of the
lines in Oregon, and @. A. Parkyns, CHIEF
clerk in the traffic department under
General Freight Agent sproule.
The herald., 1897-11-04
ocroBER DEATHS
Report Of the Health Officer Shows the
Number to Have Been 1T

During the month of October III deaths
occurred in this city. according to the
monthly report Of the health officer.
which is now being prepared for publi-
cation. The causes of these deaths are
divided as follows: Specific infectious
diseases, IL; diseases Of the digestive
system, 10: diseases of the respiratory
system. "a; diseases Of the nervous sys-
tenn, IS; diseases Of the circulatory sys-
TEN, 1S; diseases Of the genito- urinary
organs, 8; constitutional diseases, g.;
tntoxication, violence and accidents, II:
miscellaneous diseases. Is The per-
centage Of deaths to each 1000 of the
city's population computed on an an
nual basis, for the month is 1856.
The herald., 1897-11-04
A Lost Husband

Chief Glass is in receipt of letter
from Mrs. Ida Showers, Smith Center,
Kan. asking him to investigate the
conduct Of her husband, painter, livt
ing in this city. She says that she has
been told that Showers is living with a
young girl, the daughter of another
painter, and that child has been born
to them. She wants to know If the facts
arc as alleged, and If they are she will
apply for divorce.
The herald., 1897-11-04
HE WAS SQUARED"
Poker Davis Heads OF a Complaint By
"Fixing'' the Sucker

It is apparent that w. N. Feather, the
San Fernando ranch hand who was
buncoed out of $24S by the Poker Davis
gang, has been squared" He did not
appear yesterday to swear to COM
plant against the card sharps, and the
inference is that he was returned por-
ton Of his money and provided with a
ticket out of the city. In the meantime
Poker Davis and his gang are still smil-
ing complacently at the police and do
ing business at the old stand, room 2.
431h South Spring street. Look for the
crescent at the entrance to the stairway
A speciality made Of tourists and farm
ers.
The herald., 1897-11-04
failure to get work is supposed to be tn
cause for the act.

failure to get work is supposed to be the
cause for the act.
]. P. Buck, keeper of the house where
Warburg lived, heard a shot fired at 8
o'clock Tuesday night. but his suspicious
were not aroused. Yesterday when
Warburg did not appear at IL o'clock
some one was sent up to see what was
the matter. Receiving no response to
repeated knocking stepladder was
brought and Mr.. Buck looked over the
transom and saw Warburg lying upon
the bed covered with blood. Close by
lay a revolver. The door was forced
open and the coroner notified. One
chamber in the revolver was found to
be empty.
The body was removed to Kregelo Il
Bresee's undertaking parlors, where IN
inquest will be held this morning.
The herald., 1897-11-04
AN Ex-coNv1cr BEaaAR
Commits Another offense a Few Hours
After His RalaaRe From Jail

r.
Tom Wilson. chronic beggar and
thief, was given a six months floater
yesterday by Justice Morrison for beg
ging. Wilson is well known to the off,
GERS throughout the state and, accord
ing to his own statements. has served
'twenty-one years in San Quentin. On
September Srd he was sentenced to
l9ixty days in the city jail for stealing
handsaw. He was released last Tues
day and few hours afterward struck
Deputy Constable Brakeshuler ofr a
quarter. The officer showed his star ami
tod Wilson that he might consider him.
eelf under arrest. Instead Of submitting
quietly he started to put up game
AGht. but WIS subdued. when searched
q the police station IS waa found III
SvI1eon'e pockets. N. 3.
The herald., 1897-11-04
Misunderstood

"What do you consider the greatest
achievements of the country?" inquired
the philosopher.
And, after some thought, the man who
wears bicycle medals, replied:
1.-THE last ten or twelve miles."-Wash-
ington Evening Post.
The herald., 1897-11-04
Trouble Over I Ring

A colored woman named Jessie Will
lams was arrested yesterday morning
on q warrant charging petty larceny by
Detectives Bradish and Steele. Mrs
]. M. Molle. the complaining Witness
charges the Williams woman with steal