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The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-01-05
SOME UNKNOWN FIEND
ROASTS AN OLD CLAM-DIGGER
AT SAN LUIS
No Reason Assigned for the Attack
But the Internal Cruelty Of the
Assailants
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Jan. 4.-August
Nelson, an old clam digger, was today
found helpless in the sand dunes which
border Pismo beach by Constable White
ley of Arroyo Grande.
Nelson was brought to the county hos
pital, where he told pitiable story of
the manner in which he received his
burns and bruises. He says that on
New Years night, while wandering
along the beach he was attacked by an
unknown man, who gave him terrible
beating. Nelson declared that when his
unknown assailant had finished beating
him the stranger stripped him, and,
throwing him upon the ground, took. a
newspaper from his pocket, lighted it
with a match and then scorched and
scared his naked body.
Crazed with pain, old Nelson sought
the sand dunes, where he remained
helpless until discovered today. He is
an unoffepdihg and simple hearted old
man, and no reason can be assigned for
the attack save the f1endish nature OF
some unknown person.
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ing to the position Of third or fourth
rate nation, helpless, degraded, without
influence among the nations of the earth.
IF this dismemberment is permitted,
our treaties with China fail and we shall
have to deal anew with the powers who
take possession of the Chinese territory.
Russia will get the biggest slice, and IL
she Is not particularly a competitor of
ours now, she will then become one.
Germany and France are not likely to
get much out of the division of the en-
pire. Russia will be the great power.
But that is not the worst Of it.
IF this dismemberment occurs, the
people Of what is now China will become
the producers for the whole world. A
competitive production and trade will be
introduced against which neither we nor
any other people can successfully con-
tend. The economic conditions of the
world will be changed"
A CHINESE LOAN
BERLIN, Jan. 4.-The Cologne Ca
zette, on authority from the best in
formed quarters in Paris, announces to-
day that since Thursday last important
negotiations have been proceeding in
AOnQOu lOT q SniIltSS lOdIl, Lie dllellpCS
made in Paris and st. Petersburg to ar
range a loan having failed. China there
upon offered to contract for G16.000, 900
in London. at the same time asking the
good offices of the British government.
China, it appears, contemplates Offer
ing as security the land tax, under the
control of Englishmen and that. further
more. an Englishman shall succeed Sir
Robert Hart as Director Of Chinese I'm
perial Maritime Customs. In addition,
Great Britain will insist upon con-
cession of territory, relative to which
secrecy, according to the informant of
the Cologne Gazette. must be tempor-
arily observed.
The Cologne Gazette adds that it is
understood Russia has renewed her Of
fer to China to conclude loan in Ger
many on more favorable terms than OBJ
tainable in Paris or London.
LONDON, Jan. 5.-The Times, COM
menting editorially this morning upon
the statement Of the Cologne Gazette
that since Thursday last negotiations
have been proceeding in London for 4
Chinese loan upon the proposed security
of the land tax and accession OF terri
tory, denies that England has any inten-
tion to demand territory or take the lead
In the pRrtttiou Of China.
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rival in China of Prince Henry of Prus-

rival in China of Prince Henry of Prus-
sia.
BRITISH FLEET MOVEMENTS
HONG KONG, Jan. 1.-The British
cruiser Edgar has arrived here and the
British cruiser Grafton has sailed north
ward. The bulk of the British fleet is
reported to be at Churan, near Ming Po.
FORMING A CABINET
YOKOHAMA, Jan. A. Marquis Ito
Is forming new Cabinet.
THE POPE's INFLUENCE
ROME, Jan. At appears that Mgr.
Amer. bishop of the province of Shan
Tung, China, on his recent visit to the
pope not only discussed the develop
ments in China, but had an unofficial
mission from Emperor william to en-
list the aid of the pope on behalf of the
naval bill, and it Is affirmed that the
pope, while refusing to intervene direct
ly in German politics, promised to use
his influence indirectly with the Center
(Catholic) party in the reichstag in sup
port of the naval bill, having in view
the interests Of German Catholics in
China.
COMMANDER ASHORE
BERLIN, Jan. 4.-Captain Rosen-
dahl. commander of the German warship
Friedrich Karl has been appointed com
mander of the German forces ashore at
Kiao Chua bay.
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INDEX
TO THE TELEGRAPH NEWS

A Florida freeze ruins garden crops
and spoils the oranges on the trees.
Mr.. Bryan returns from Mexico and
is received with great enthusiasm at
his home.
An old clam-digger at San Luis
Obispo the victim of the cruelty Of an
unknown fend.
Mime. Cicotte and daughter, former
ly of Los Angeles, arrested in Ohio on
complaint made by Auctioneer Bur-
roughs.
The Indian Prince Singh, famous
because his father once owned the
Kohinoor, marries the daughter Of an
English earl.
New York agricultural experts ex-
pect a big wheat crop next season,
and Pacific coast conditions are most
promising of all.
An American beauty at Washing
ton marries a German count and the
couple will come to Los Angeles to
spend their honeymoon.
The number of people dead at the
disaster at London, Ont, is twenty
five, but will be increased as victims
succunb to their injuries.
Deputy Sheriff oberlander and Mrs.
Messenger of San Diego get an ad-
verse decision on their claims against
the Mexican government; the arbi-
traitor is an idiot.
Rivierre, the French six-day BIZ
cyclist, claims that foul tactics were
used to prevent his winning the race;
the charges denied; results at Ingle-
side and New Orleans.
Senator Teller is dreadfully alarm
ID over events in the Orient, and thinks
America should interfere at once,
with English aid If 1t can be obtained,
otherwise single-handed.
The Hanna forces lack two Of the
votes necessary to elect United
States senator, and the Republican
candidates chances are desperate;
the Combine" firmly united against
Hanna, but not agreed on his oppo-
nent; deadlock is expected.
Another application is made to the
state supreme court for a writ Of
habeas corpus in the Durrant case;
decision will be rendered today; sim
liar process will be applied for in
the United States supreme court;
Durrant rehearses the last scene.
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WORTHLESS NOTES
Compel Retirement of the Big Silver
Certificates

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 4.-There was
discovered in one of the banks today
another 500 certificate note. making in
all six of these worthless notes which
have been found in this city during the
past two weeks. This latest discovery
has created quite a sensation among
the cashiers and other banking officials
here and there has been an Industrious
search in financial circles to bring to
light all the spurious notes which may
heretofore have escaped detection.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4.--United States
Treasurer Roberts today sent the fol-
lowing telegram to all assistant treas
urers:
discovery of dangerous counterfeits
compels retirement Of all 500 silver GER
tiflcates. Forward all such notes to this
office for destruction. Be cautious in
receiving denomination and kind men
toned" Another of these counterfeits
was today discovered in package re-
ceived from Chicago. So far as known
the only cities in which they have APP
peared are Chicago. st. Louis and Phil
adeplhia.
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A Discharge Declined

NEW YORK. Jan. 4.-Col. Henry L.
Swords, formerly Sergeant at-Arms for
the Republican National Committee.
and who has been Pardon Clerk in the
District Attorneys Office, was notified
Of his removal by the incoming Tam
many District Attorney. but declares
that as veteran soldier he cannot be
removed. He has consulted an attorney
and says he viii take the matter into
the courts.
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Insurance Taxes

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 4.--Insurance
Commissioner Clune has sent a letter to
agents Of all foreign insurance COM
panies doing business in this state in
regard to the act of 1885, requiring every
fire insurance company not Incorporated
to pay annually to each county in which
said company does business sum equal
to per centum upon the amount earned
in the county. This tax Is for the bene-
At Of the firemen's relief funds in the
various counties. The American com-
panies pay the tax. but the foreign COM
panies have refused to pay.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-01-05
al Costly License

SPRINGFIELD,Ill. Ill., Jana. The Secre-
tary Of State today licensed the incorpo-
ration Of the American Steel and wire
Company Of Chicago, The capitaliza-
tion Is $87. .0o0,0 ,000 the incorporation Zee
for which was $4,000, the largest ever
paid in any similar proceeding,
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-01-05
A Car Hold-Up

SAN JOSE. Jan. 1.-Two highwaymen
held up car on the North Side car line
In this city tonight and relieved Archie
Kerr, the conductor and driver, Of So In
small change. The robbery occurred
near the car barn. which is but short
distance from the city limits. There Is
no clue to the offenders.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-01-05

1t says: "England's policy, on the con-
trary, aims at the maintaining of the
Chinese empire as a growing concern
and a vast field for the extension of
trade. In pursuing this policy we arc
glad to note that England enjoys the
powerful support of the United States
government, as well as the public gov
ernment of that portion of the American
people which is not swayed by blind
lingo denunciations."
The editorial considers the govern
ment would be justified even in incurring
reasonable financial risks which might
formerly be properly regarded as out
side the scope Of government action" in
order to combat measures restrictive of
trade which Russia and Germany are
seeking to obtain from China in the
shape of railway and mining monopolies
and the like.
According to dispatch to the Daily
Mail from Rome, Signor Crispi, the dis
tinguished statesman and former pre-
mier, has said, in the course of an inter-
view there, that events in the far east
have proved that Russia "only sought
the French alliance to hamper France
in this important matter, and that Italy
would get nothing by supporting Eng
land in Chinese affairs. while she might
expect much from supporting Russo
German action"
The cruiser Arrogant at Devonport has
been ordered to prepare for sea. 1t is
supposed that she will proceed to Chi
nese waters.
The Evening News says 1t is reported
in the city that the negotiations for a
Chinese loan Of a16,OOO.O 900, guaranteed
by the British government, are practi-
cally concluded.
HOSTILITIES FEARED
PEKIN, Jan. 4.-The Ministers of the
Tsung Lii Yamen (Chinese Foreign Of
fce) spent the whole of one night in dis
cussing the deposition of the Chinese
commandant of Tao Chou, Province of
Shan Tung, who is accused of having
used insulting language to German
The commandant has not
been summoned to Pekin for examina-
tion yet, as previously cabled, the diff
Guilty having been smoothed over. The
general situation remains unchanged.
Hostilities are feared. The German
Minister, Baron Won Heyking, Is under
stood to be temporizing until the ar
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Is NOW A CITY

Bakersfield Votes Three to One to
Incorporate
: -BAKERsFIELD. Jan. AIT an cleo
ton held today it was decided to in
corporate the town. The vote was re-
Gently 3 ia in favor Of the proposition,
and is victory for the advocates of
municipal Improvement.
The following officers were elected:
Trustees, Paul Galtes. L. p. st. Clair,
s. Fl. Fish, w. r. MacMurdo, J. Walters;
board Of educatious J. A. Baker. G.
brown. Il. p. Davis. 0. d. Fish. Major
" s. Rice; assessor, H. F. Condict: mar
shal, +. A, Baker; treasurer, @. D. Matt
son; recorder. 4. McKelvey; attorney,
8. y. Reed; clerk. a. T. Iightner.
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COMMANDER ASHORE
THE GOLDEN JUBILEE
Northern Counties Appropriating
Funds for Exhibits

Funds for Exhibits
JACKSON. CAL, Jan. 4.-The board of
supervisors Of Amador county has ap-
propriated $50 in aid of the golden jubilee
to be held in San Francisco.
Nevada City.-The board Of supervise
ors today appropriated $4,000 toward
making an exhibit of Nevada county
gold ores and other mining products at
the golden jubilee fair in San Francisco.
A committee Of 100 has been appointed to
arrange striking display. 81.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-10
WHAT IT INDICATES.

Nothing so interferes with ones
plans or ambition like sickness or
poor health. Have you ever thought
that your kidneys may be the cause of
your sickness? You al easily and
out by setting aside your urine for
twenty-four hours; asediment or set
Ting indicates an unhealthy condition
of the kidneys. When urine stains
linen it is evidence Of kidney trouble.
Too frequent desire to urinate or pain
in the back, is also convincing proof
that the kidneys and bladder are ont
of order.
1t is a source of comfort to know
that DIR, Kilmer's Swamp-Root is the
great remedy for all kidney and blad-
der complaints. It relieves pain,
stitch or dull aching in the back, diff
icuit or painful urination, frequent
desire to urinate, scaiding or pain in
passing it, and quickly overcoHes
that unpleasant necessity of being
compelled to get up many times dur
ing the night. The mild and extra
ordinary effect of Swamp-Root Is
soon realized. Its action is gentle,
yet immediate, the relief speedy and
the cures permanent. Atdruggists fifty
cents and one dollar. You may have
a sample bottle and pamphlet both
sent free by mail upon receipt of three
two-cent stamps to cover cost of pos
tage on the bottle. Mention theMexi-
co LEDGER and send your address to
DR.. Kilmer g. Co., Binghampton, N. Y.
The proprietor of this paper 4guaran-
tees the genuineness of this offer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-10

PASSAGE OF THE CANNON BILL.
The United States will be prepared
for was if it comes.
The House of Representatives pass
ed the Cannon $50, 000, 900 bill by a
unanimous vote.
Bland, Dockery and Cochran, of
Missouri, spoke enthusiastically for
the bill.
No bonds will have to be issued to
raise the money, as there Is plenty OF
it in the treasury.
The speeches all breathed the spirit
of patriotism, all parties and all sec.
tions joining in.
DEVELOPMENTS AT HAVANA.
Vessel supposed to be the American
cruiser Montgomery reported anchor
ed outside Havana harbor.
Dark hints that che may meet the
same fate as the Maine.
Reported resignation of Walter w.
Baker, American Consul at Sagua,
confirmed.
Court of Inquiry expected to com
plete it's work within two or three
days.
Members of the Board personally
direct divers and secure additional
information as to the condition of the
submerged portions of the wreck.
Volunteers still maintain a threat
ening attitude.
Obstacles thrown in the way of the
Red Gross relief work. Quinine ship
ments to the interior stopped on the
claim hat they r intended for in
| surgents.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-10
Candidates, Keep Cool.

a. SOAAA6 Encouragement
The Democratic candidates for all
the offices should see to it that no an
imosity Is engendered in the cam
paign. No man has a right to foster
his ambitions at the expense of the
party. All cannot win. Those who
lose now might win again. Those
who win this time might lose some
other time. Because a man wins or
loses is no reason why he should make
a fool of himself, and because he can't
get an Office is no reason why some
other man should not get one. Let
every candidate win honorabIy if he
can, but if he cannot, then he should
do the next best thing, help some
other good Democrat to win. But
while all of this is going ON let ali re-
member that the nearer a man hives
to the golden rule, the stronger his
chances win be for victory. The cam
paign should be made in peace and
good will.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-10

JUDGE M. @. FLYNT, on account OF
i'll health, has decided not be a candi-
date for reelection to the office OF
Presiding Judge of Audrain county,
Judge Flynt has made a most excel
lent presiding officer and in every
sense of the word has been faithful to
the best interests of the people.
While Judge Flynt has been conserva-
tive and very careful in the expendi-
ture of the county's money, he mas,
at the same time, not been stingy in
reference to appropriation for neces-
stiles. Judge Flynt will retire from
office with the best wishes Of the peo-
pic of-Audrain-eornty sosardless-os
politics,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-10
JUSTICE wINscoTr RESIGNS.
Attorney II. 2. Warden Appointed to
Fill the Vacancy.

Owing to declining health, Justice
of the Peace ]. j. Wiuscott has ten
dered his resignation to the County
Court. Mr.. Wipscoit is wsiI known
over the county, having held sac office
with marked ability for sixteen years
The Court at once acted upon his
resignation and I'll. p. Warden has
been appointed to fill the vacancy,
Mr.. Warden is n level-headed young
member of the Mexico bar, well posted
in law and we predict that his rulings
will be sustained by the higher courts
He will continue his office and hold
court on the second floor of the post
office building.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-10
The New Railroad.


The managers of the proposed Eldou
& st. Louis Railroad wrote Mayor
Mitchell last week that Monroe
county would be asked to give the
right-of-way and $4,000 in cash. OF
course, nobody took the proposition
seriously. County Courts have been
forbidden by law to appropriate money
for such enterprises and it Is out OF
the question to expect individuals to
make up such an amount In times like
these. The thing for our people to do
is to go ahead and raise money to buy
the right-of-way and give it to the
company free of charge, together
with any sum Of money that may be
given. We believe the road will ulti-
mately be built, but through no section
that will not give the right-of-way-
Monroe county ought to do this much.
We believe it will be done.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-10
Administrators Notice.

Notice is hereby given that letters
of administration upon the estate OF
John Murphy, deceased, were granted
the underslgned by the Probate Court
of Audrain County, Missouri, bearing
date March o, 1898.
All persons having claims against
said estate are requested to exhibit
them for allowance TO the admfnistra-
tor within one year after date OF
granting letters, or they may be pre-
Guided from any benefit of such estate,
and IL such claims be not exhibited
within two years from the date they
will be forever barred.
JOHN MURPHY,
60.4t. Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-10

The County Court has appointed A.
J.. Douglass, of Benton City, Justice
of the Peace OF Loutre Township, in
place of Robert Sallee, deceased.
Judge Douglass is we'll equipped for
this position and the appointment will
meet with the hearty endorsement of
the people of Loutre Township.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-10
Graniteware
and TinWare.

Up Oh the "Hurricane Deck
Tin wash pans, s., s, 10c.
Granite wash pans, 10, Is, 15, zoe.
Dish pans, tin, is, 10, %, 35, 40c.
Dish pans, granite, 25, 35, As, 65e.
Pie plates, tin, 2 and Sc.
Pie plates, granite, s and 10c.
Dippers, tin, 5 and Sc.
Dippers, granite, 10, 10 and 15c.
Coffee pots, tin, 10, Is, IS and Csc.
Coffee pots, granite, 25, SOC and up
to 81.
Stew pans, tin, s, 10, IL, Is and zoe.
Stew pans, granite, 10, Is, 20 and 25c.
Washboards, 10, 10, Is and zoe.
We have a full line of table cut
iery at prices that will save you 10
per cent.
We have a thousand things we can't
quote you price on; such as glass
ware, queensware, wooden and willow
ware, curtains, window shades, etc.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-10
A TEXAS WONDER.
Halls Great Discovery,

One small bottle of Halls GreatDis-
covery cures all Kidney and bladder
troubles, removes gravel, cures dia-
betes, seminal emission, weak and
lame back, rheumatism and all irreg-
ularities Of the kidneys and bladder
in both men and women. Regulates
bladder trouble in children. If not
sold by your druggist, win be SENT by
mail on receipt Of 81. One small bot
tie Is two months treatment, and will
cure any case above mentioned.
E. w. HALL,
Sole manufacturer, p. o. Box 21s,
Waco, Texas.
Waco, Texas, July 81, 1s97.-We,
the undersigned, Of Waco, have used
Halls Great Discovery for kidney
and bladder trouble, and can cheer
fully recommend IT.
Jno. II. Harrison. A. 8. Foster.
Sam J.. Lakeland. e. 8. Frey.
Payne Dixon. j. p. BAIL.
j. w. CothreI. ]. w. Baugh.
Bill Harris (ex.Sherif.)
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-10
Featherbone Corset.
The Top Line i'm America.

The Top Line i'm America.
1t sells for 81 all over the land. Our
price il S9c.
If you buy one of these corsets and,
after wearing it four weeks, you don't
think it is worth what you paid for it.,
bring it back and get your money or
another corset. We have over one
thousand In stock. We don't claim
to fit every woman, but we can fit 10
out of 20.
We have corsets to sell at SOC that
are as good as you a buy for SOC
elseWhare.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-10
Fusion That Fuses.

From the Huntsville C1tlZen.,
We believe in throwing wide open
the door of Democracy for the en-
trance of all who wish to join the party.
No questions as to former party affli-
ations need be asked. If a man wants
to turn Democratic, welcome him
with warm hearts and instruct him in
the noble principles of the party. Let
him take his chances with other DEM
ocrats of reward for services rendered.
We are unalterably opposed to any
system of fusion which necessitates a
bargaining off of spoils and in this
manner bribing or buying votes for
our party. Above all things let us
avoid such methods and the very ap-
p~earancs of evil. Leave such work for
the Republicans who have proved
themselves such good hands at brib-
cry. All free silver men should and
will join the Democratic ranks. No
other party holds out any hope to
them and they will join us and abide
by the Chicago platform. Some say
we cannot win without all free silver
men of all parties. Then let us lose
for we cannot afford to debase our
party even for victory. Right
will triumph in the end and If we
stand firm that end will not be far dis
tant. The principle involved in fusion
looks too much like a bid for Office.
They will throw their interests to-
ward the party promising them the
most. Those of other parties who will
thus seek new affiliations are better
out than in the fold and we say let
them go. If they cannot join us as
honest, right minded men without
promise of reward, let them join else
where. But the big majority will join
us. ALI free silver men realize that
victory for bimetalIism rests in Dem
ocracy's effort and they will work with
us for the great triumph of the white
metal and the saving of Jul country.