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The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-06-22
In AND ABOUT THE COURTS
SUED FOR $4,000 DAMAGES, GOT
JUDGMENT FOR $50.

Receiver of Henry Killam Company May
Pay rs Per Cent. Dividend-stowe
Lumber Company Receiver Granted
Order to Sell Lumber-Contest Over
VIII of the Late Patrick Gallagher
Other Court Notes.
A decision was handed down by
Judge Elmer in the superior court yes
terday morning in the suit of James
Sammon of Ansonia against the Far
rell Foundry and Machine company to
recover $4,000 damages for injuries re-
ceiyed while in the employ Of the de-
PENDANT company. Judge Elmer awards
damages to the plaintiff in the amount
Of $50.
The application for the dissolution of
temporary injunction issued on June
7, 1898, restraining w. c. Clark of Gull
ford from using and opening a gate on
the property of Calvin M. Leete of the
same town, was heard before Judge Ell
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-07
Police Affairs.

The report of Chief Fender shows
90 arrests during the month of August,
As follows-.state cases, 81, city eases,
20: Vagrancy, >; fast driving, 4; as
sault and battery, 8; breach of the
peace, 8; peace warrants, D; larceny,
3; trespass. 3; disorderly conduct, II;
assault, 2; violating bill posters ordi-
nance, /; robbery, 2; keeping disor-
DERBY house, l; inmates of disorderly
house. ); violating plumbing ordi-
nance, l. The wagon made 80 runs.
There were 6 box calls, 81 telephone
calls. l false call, SO miles being
run. There were ambulance. calls.
Trsmps lodged, 9.
Officer Dumbald, who guides the
cation. Daniel Dean is serving in his
position in the meantime.
james Hyatt. one of crowd OF
men who had a row at the keystone
saloon yesterday afternoon, during
the progress of game of cards. was
arrested and revolver found in his
possession. The gun was taken away
from him at the station and he was
allowed to go his way.
4 smooth forger signing himself as
j. Il. Firth has been operating sue
cessfully in the three cities. So far
he has passed checks on Price Bros,
of the Boston store, Rock Island, and
b. Ii. Quick, the Moline hardware
merchant, each for $3.50. Al the
former place he forged the firm name
of NJ. Z. Iglehart & Co, and at the
latter that of James Hewson, the
plumber. He bought pair of shoes
at the Boston and razor at Quick's.
August Van Duren was fined So
and costs by Magistrate Stafford for
assaultinp Julius Roland.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-07
TELLS OF THE SUFFERING.
George &. WeIIser Speaks Further of Neg
loot at Jacksonville.

George G. Welker, of the 50th Iowa
regimental band, who accompanied
the remains of the Rock Island must
clan, Paul Wurzel, to this city yes
terday afternoon, was n caller at THE
ARGUS Office soon after his arrival.
| In last nights ARGUS appeared let
ter from Welker written at Jackson
vile, detailing some of the miseries
to which the soldiers are subjected
there. The impressive, earnest man
ner in which Nelker describes in con-
V0rsation what came under his obser-
walton gives force TO his statement Of
the condition of affairs. Nelker is a
La Grand, Iowa, boy, and he talks
frankly and freely. The condition of
things in camp is terrible he said,
''all owing to neglect and incompe-
tency somewhere, and it is a shame
on the United States that it should be
so. In our regiment there are 500
now sick, where there was but one
down Aug. l. Fourteen have died
and others are in precarious condi-
ton. Among those in the hospital
is j. S. Coulter, of Rock Island. but
he was better when | left. The
greatest shame is in the care of the
sick. There is not "A sufficient mum Der
OF trained nurses by one hundredth
part. For instance when l sat with
Paul Wurzel during his last days, 1
saw poor boy in a couch near me
rave in the agonies of fever, froA be
fore dawn until after. in the morn
ing while no one came to relieve him.
| saw other soldiers sick and
parched, beg walters to give them a
drop of milk and water, only to be
scoffed and sworn at in return. |
have seen scenes that 1 never wish to
again. The suffering is agonizing;
the neglect of those in misery is ter
rible'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-07

business matters. one especially be-
ing that the future sessions of the
society be held in Chicago. except by
a two-thirds vote TO meet elsewhere.
An instructive paper on ..Heridity
in the Foetus and Young Babe by
DIR. c. Z. Cslwell, of Aurora, followed.
The following paper. were read yes
terday afternoon: Management of
the Surgical Complications of Labor,
DIR. Charles f. Fisher. Chicago;
What is the Cause of Pueperal
Eever?'' DR.. r. NJ. Foster. Chicago;
..Mastitis, DR.. y. c. Skinner, Port
Byron; "A Peculiar Case" DIR. f.
Bradford, Rock Island; '-Prolapse and
Other AbnormaliHes of the Funis. -
DR.. Abbie a. Hinkle. Evanston; The
Growth of Homeopathic Literature,
DIR. Wilson A. Smith, Dhicago; Some
Needs and Abuses in Homeopathic
Literature, DIR. G. h. Fisher, Chi
cago; Sectional Address. - DIR. j. j.
Thompson. Chicago; How to Use
Our Materia Medica. DR.. Ii. c. Allen.
Chicago. All the papers were exceed
ingly interesting and ELECTED some
lively discussions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-07
SLEEP OF A SOLDIER.
Remains of Paul WurZel Laid at
Rest in the German luth-
eran Cemetery.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Sad Notes of the 3IufIied Drum Follow the
Escort, to Church, Where the Last Rites
Are Conducted by Rev. c. A. Msnnicke-
Salute Over the Grave.
The remains of the late Paul Wur-
eel were laid to rest this afternoon
with honSrs BETTING the soldier.
The residence of John F. Seitz, 727
Thirteenth street, was visited by
many svmpathizing friends last even
ing to paw respect to the dead. The
funeral occurred from there at >
clock this afternoon, the remains
being escorted by military detail
from Rock Island arsenal and headed
by platoon of police and n
band of 90 pieces from members
of the TRICKY Musicians union.
The Young Mems society of the Ger
man Lutheran church also attended
in a body. The solemn cortege moved
o Second avenue and thence to the
German Lutheran church, where ser
vices were conducted by Rev. G. a.
Mennicke. with SERMON in English
by Rev. Stark. The remains were
afterward laid tenderly to rest in the
German Lutheran cemetery, where
the salute was fired and all that was
mortal of she young soldier left alone
in its glory
The pallbearers were: f. w.
Schoede, II. L. Becker, Walter Selle.
Carl Mennicke, Ed Schillinger and
Henry Schoede.
Paul Wurzel was engaged to be mar
ried to Miss Katie Brunswig, of this
city He leaves a mother and step
father in Miersdorf, Weisenstadt, Ger
many, the place of his birth. He held
a policy for 81, 200 in the Prudential
Insurance company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-07
TEAM STER BADLY INJURED.
George Kirsch Falls With a Load of Dirt
Down an Embankment.

George Kirsoh, a teamster in the
employ of the Edwards IL Walsh Con-
struction Co.. is at St. Anthony's hos
pital in a serious condition as the re-
suit of an accident which befell him
while at work this morning. In driv-
ing on hill on the Osborn property
on Elm street with a load of earth, he
Ventured too near the verge of the
enbankment, and himself horses,
wagon and all were toppled over, and
rolled down the incline. a distance of
about fifty feet. Kirsch's head was
severely crushed and it is feared he
was hurt informally. He boarded at
Huber's boarding house on Fifth ave-
nlp
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-07

Thursday. Sept. 10. is the date OF
the home visitors excursion TO Ohio
points via tho r. /. d p.
Take this opportunity to again visit
the old home
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-07
Home XisEtors, Excursien to Ohio.

1915, Cincinnati and return.
1915, Louisville, Ky, and return.
1915, Dayton, Ohio, and return
1919, COlum bus. Ohio, and return
$7.7S, indianapolis, Ind. and re-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-07

The pleasant effect and perfect
safety with which ladies may use
Syrup of Figs, under all conditions,
makes it their favorite remedy. To
get the true and genuine article, look
for the name of the California Fig
Syrup company, printed neal the bot
tom of the package. For sale by all
d rnrpists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-07
MORE UNHAPPY MARRIAGES.
Daisie Matson and Frank :. Latin Ask to
be Divorced.

Daisie Matson. of Moline has
started proceedings for divorce in
the circuit court. She charges her
husband, Ernest Matson, to whom
she was married Sept. rs, 1894, with
infidelity and cruelty. Meese & Allen
are her attorneys.
Frank S. latin also prays for the
annulment of the ties which bind him
to Clela Lafiin, whose name before
marriage was Clela Bope.. They
were welded at St. Paul. July s,
1884, and lived together until Oct. 20,
1887. when Mr.. Latin SAYS she de-
serted him. Adair Peasants is his
attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-07
Cheap Excursion to Ohio.

Thursday, Sept. ID. the Il. l. & p
will sell tickets to Cincinnati, Louis
vile. Dayton. Colum bus, and various
other points. At the rate of 1919 for
the round trip. Return limit 30 days
from date of sale. Particulars As to
time of trains. connections. through
ears, etc, upon application.
X. STOCKHOUsE,
General passenger agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-07
Harvest Time
Is Here.

And soon upon its heels will follow the days of
fall cleaning and the rearranging of the home.
You may may not know that there is
place in the three cities where you can find the
latest of everything in the furniture line Not
for a few days spring and fall do they think of
their trade, but all the year round they plan
give those who patronize them the best and
latest the market affords at fair prices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-07
Nc CAB E .


AUTUMN DRESS GOODS
t
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-07
This Fall the Stock
viii Be Superb

Their line of carpets which is always away
ahead of the others, constantly added to-
New effects for 1898 that will surely
please you. In the other branches it is the same;
many pretty novelties will be shown that cannot
fail to please you. Remember this then and
come here when you ready for fall pur-
chases
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-07

You invite disappointment when
you experiment.. DeWitt's Little
Early Risers are pleasant. easy. thor
ough little pills They cure eonsti-
patton and sick headache just as sure
as you take them. T. H Thomas,
A j. Riess and NJ F. Bahnsen, drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-07
SCHOOL SUPPLIES.

With every purchase of School Suppl,
a Brownie Puzzle Pencil Tablet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-07

Summer prices on best grade Of
hard coal. Hard wood, long or short,
Phone 1898. E B. MCKowN.
The herald., 1898-09-07
Il rROMISfD BONUS
WAIKEn,s FEE FOR INTRoDUC-
ING A PATIENT
DR.. ROTH AGREED TO PAY
But ~ There Was No Written Agree
ment the Doctor Refused to
5, sl1.aR Remunerate Him

DR.. Jules #. Roth, who has figured lately
IN the role Of q home-wrecker, was yester-
day made the defendant In civil suit COM
menced In the township Justices court by
George e. Walker. The action Is the re-
suit of a breach Of contract which plaintin
alleges was entered into in May last oy
Roth and himself. The contract Is simple
enough in itself, but reveals Roth's first
acquaintance with Nancy A. Gilbert, whose
will two months later he filed for probate.
Walker alleges that on or about the hrst
Of May Of this year he told Roth. who
claimed to be a specialist in the treatment
of asthma, that he knew an old lady who
was IN need OF medical aid and that for tho
consideration Of SIS he would get her to
employ Roth. After Walkers explaining
her financial condition. the agreement was
made and Mrs. Gilbert, who was the old
lady in question, was induced to call DR..
Roth in consultationt
From that time on until the old lady's
Death in the latter part Of June Roth was
n almost constant attendance. In spite
Of the rich harvest that the doctor was ap-
parently reaping, he failed to keep his
agreement with Walker. who claims he has
not seen one red cent Of the promised
bonus.
Shortly after DR.. Roth filed for probate
what was purported to be the last will Of
Mrs. Gilbert, Walker visited the doctor
and demanded his money. DR.. Roth lis
tened to the plaintiff. but refused to paG
him a cent as he held there was no written
agreement and no witnesses
The herald., 1898-09-07
COCHRAN'S SERVICES
Sues the Bankers Alliance for Breach
Of Contract

A suit to collect a claim Of $4442. .0e against
the Bankers Alliance OF California has
been commenced in the superior court by
DR.. W. c. Cochran against the Bankers
Alliance and w. J. Washburr. receiver. The
plaintiff bases his claim on a contract
which he alleges was entered into by the
company and himself on May 20, 1923,
whereby he was to be employed by the de-
fendant as medical inspector for the term
Of three years. For this service he was to
receive $3.50 month and was TO be provided
with two rooms in the Bullard block, rent
and care Of rooms to be paid for by the
company.
In pursuance to the agreement DR.. Coch-
ran alleges he entered upon his duties and
performed the same from May 20, 1896, until
February s, 1893. Up to January 90 1898,
everything was satisfactory to DR.. Coch-
ran who received his $3.50 month and was
not bothered with office rent, telephone
hire or other little bills necessary in the
care of an office.
On January goth, however, the company
for reasons best known to itself refused to
pay DR.. Cochran any compensation for his
services as medical inspector. On March
lst the company notified him that 1t would
not after that date furnish him with rooms
and on the date named compelled him to
leave.
In view of these facts, he asks Judgment
In the sum of s4442.06. OF this amount $4,000
represents unpaid fees. S366G6 damages by
the failure Of the company to furnish the
office from March 1, 1898, to the expiration
of the agreement. May 20, 1899, and the sum
of 1857 jan!tor's hire.
The herald., 1898-09-07
PROF. ADAMS LECTURE
Will Take Place Tomorrow Evening
Instead Of Saturday

instead OF SATURDAY
The date assigned for Professor Adams
lecture has been changed fom Saturday to
tomorrow, Thursday, evening. and 1t will
be given At the assembly room Of the acad-
envy. $50 South Broadway. On account Of
the recent war with Spain and the negotia-
tions pending Its settlement. the subject Of
the lecture. '"Ths Indictment Of Spain by
History" IL very timely. and there Will be
a general desire to hear the views of a
ripe scholar who has devoted more than
forty years Of his life to a philosophical
study of tho worlds history, and has a
national reputation behind him. This fine
opportunity vouchsafed to the people OF
Los Angeles will. perhaps. be all the more
appreciated when It Is known that the pro-
fessor leaves for the east next Saturday
morning. and the same lecture will be de-
livered at the New York Institute at q cost
to that society of 800.
Professor Adams is the author Of several
standard works on history. one Of which.
THE Manual Of Historical Literature" is
a comprehensive work Of reference Of
which three editions have been exhausted.
1t comprises descriptions Of the most i'm
portant histories in English, French and
German. together with practical sugges-
tions as to methods and course Of historical
study. The philosophic character Of this
work, the profundity Of learning and the
judicious conclusions have given the au-
thor high standing among his contempora-
res.
Professor Adams is a most pleasing
speaker, and an audience worthy of the
man and the theme should be assured. The
lecture will be free.
The herald., 1898-09-07
TO FoRECLosE
Eight Thousand Dollars Loaned or
Puente Land

A suit 70 foreclose a mortgage on seven
ty-f1ve acres of Land in the Rancho La
.Puente was yesterday commenced by the
Northern Counties Investment Trust
against John II. Temple, Anita Davoust de
Temple. Francis Ste!nike, w. P. Temple,
H. H. Appel, E. ]. Baldwin ct al.
The plaintiff alleges that on July Z, 1892,
the company loaned to John H. Temple
the sum Of $4,000 on a promissory note ss-
cured by mortgage on seventy y-five acres
Of land in the Rancho La Puente. allotted
TO John Rowland. According to the agree
ment the note was to bear interest at the
rate Of 10 per cent per year, payable semi
annually. according to the tenor of ten in
terest notes for s4o0 each. In case the Inter-
est notes or coupons were not paid on the
5ate of their respective maturities they
were to bear interest at the rate Of 10 per-
cent and be added to the principal. To
further secure the payment of the note the
other defendants mentioned above signed
the promissory note.
The plaintiff further alleges that no
part Of the principal or interest has been
bald. and asks judgment against the de-
The herald., 1898-09-07
PoSToFFICE NOTES
Improved Mail Service on the Santa
Barbara Branch

The postoffice department has issued an
order for double daily postal service on
the Santa Barbara branch Of the South
ern Pacific railroad. Heretofore a postal
clerk went out on the morning train from
Los Angeles and returned at noon, while
letters mailed on the later trains were
sent through to this city and remailed to
the point of address.
When the new order goes into effect, a
postal clerk will leave here at a. M, re.
turning in the evening; one at 4p. m, re.
turning the next day at 12:40 p. m. This
arrangement will be a great improvement
in the service for the small towns along the
road. No time has been named by the de-
partment for the change to take effect.
Postofiice Inspector Flint has Just fin
ished his report to the department on the
establishment Of free mail delivery for
Santa Ana and will recommend the service.
Mr.. Flint leaves next week to inspect the
city of Tucson Ariz., concerning It's claim
to free mail delivery.
Spencer L. Toll is acting in Chief Clerk
Johuson's place during his absence at the
nationa! convention Of Railway Mai
Clerks
There is an average Of 430 misdirected
letters per month received at the Los Ar.
geles postofTice.
The herald., 1898-09-07
Casualties and Peccadilloes

Mrs. Ketchum of 1870 South Hill street wa s
treated at the receiving hospital yesterday
for a splinter in her hand.
C. L. Adams was attended at the rece,v.
ing hospital yesterday for sickness brought
on by spree. He nearly had the delirium
tremens.
c. II. Oliver was given a thirty days'
floater yesterday by Justice Morrison for
begging.
Carl H. Herberg paid fine Of 81 yester-
day for having violated the hitching ordi-
nance on Main street.
Ben Lewis was found guilty OF battery
upon Emma Freeman and will be sen.
fenced by Justice Morrison today.
Wong Wang and Frank Ponita, the Chi.
nese and Italian who disturbed the peace
by fighting. were found guilty by Justice
Morrison yesterday and fined IS each
which they paid
d. McDermott was found guilty by Just
ice Morrison yesterday Of having dis
charged firearms within the city limits and
will be sentenced today
The trials Of Mrs. L. Rodriguez and L.
Gonzales. charged with disturbing the
peace on San Fernando street, will be held
today. as both entered pleas Of not guilty
in Justice Morirson's court yesterday.
The herald., 1898-09-07
THE CITY WINS
Suit on the Outfall Sewer Decided by
the Supreme Court

The opinion of the supreme court In the
case of the ]. NJ. Griffith company VS.. the
city of Los Angeles, affirming the opinion
Of the lower court In favor of the city was
received yesterday. The history Of the
case briefly Is as follows:
On April "a, 1893, the city Of Los Angeles
executed contracts whereby the contract
ors agreed to construct an outfall sewer
leading from the city to the Pacific ocean.
for which the city agreed to pay 81, ,450.
The contractors constructed the sewer and
received most Of the compensation. For
the unpaid balance they assigned to the
Griffith company their claims against the
city, This is an action on the claims so as
signed; plaintiff had judgment in the lower
court for some hundreds of dollars but
failed as to the bulk Of the demand.
In passing on the matter the court held
that by the terms of the contract the con-
tractors were to keep the pipes in repair
until all was paid, and that in case Of their
default the city should do the work, using
such sum as might be necessary. The con-
tract also provided that when sections
three and six were completed the city
should withhold 5000. and that II at any
time during the six months after the ac-
ceptance repairs became necessary they
should be paid for out Of the $4,000, and that
at the end Of the six months the balance
should be paid to the contractors.
The court found that during the six
months the city expended $1S4.35 on the
sewer and that less than a month after the
city expended in all sum exceeding 5000.
The plaintiffs contended that they should
recover the sum Of $3105.65, which was the
excess Of the amount retained by the city.
The city refused the demand and both the
lower and supreme courts held that that
action was right,
The herald., 1898-09-07
MR.. CURTIS OF ARIZONA
Came to Sell q Mine at the Van NuyI
and Woke Up in Jail

Officer Hubbard picked up an inebriated
individual at the Hollenbeck yesterday
morning, where he was raising a disturb
ance, and sent him to the police station In
the patrol wagon. The man was booked as
John Doe, as his trip in the hurry-up per-
ambulator had left him speechless. AZ 1t
was not expected that John Doe would
sober up in time for the police court. Of
ficer Hubbard did not show up at half
past / to swear to the complaint, but
there John Doe fooled the policeman. as
he Is from Arizona, where the whisky
dished out has more lasting effects than
the Los Angeles brand.
There were two or three John Does f1oat-
ing around in the drunk cells, and the
Arizona John Doe was scooped up with
the balance and placed in the cock. He
was very baldheaded and red faced, wear.
ing a stylish cutaway coat, but a greasy
pair Of corduroy trousers that were ~
yond the old clo' mans skill.
The baldheaded gentleman stated that
his name was Curtis and that he was an
Arizona miner. When informed that the
complaining officer had, not made his ap-
pearance. he bustled up to the witness
chair and in pert. business-like manner
asked the court II a little "allocution" from
him to his honor would be out Of order.
go ahead" said Justice Morrison.
'Your honor" continued Mr.. Curtis, Il
arrove today from Arizona on a matter OF
great importance. In fact. I came here TO
sell mine. I had to meet the party Of the
second part at the Van Nuys at / o'clock,
and I fear me-" looking dubiously at the
clock. which pointed to ten minutes Of
hat vh.n ho
If your honor will grant me thirty minutes
I can make this little thing all right and
settle the damage"
"Well," said his honor. ''as the COM
plaint is not filed and your business is so
very important, shall release you on your
own recognizance to appear for trial here
tomorrow at $780,"
Greet, your honor; will not fan you"
But as Mr.. Curtis was sneaking TO the
door he added jauntily: "If 1 should forget
the appointment, why meet me at the Hol-
lenbeck about 2 and We will make every
thing o. K"