anaheim-gazette 1896-01-30

Anaheim VOLUME XXVI. PROFESSIONAL CARDS CHAS. S. ROGERS Civil Engineer. Irrigation and Hydraulic Work a Specialty. Surveys and Estimates made at Reasonable Rates. OFFICE—East of Santa Fe Depot, Anaheim. DR. CHARLES E. LEE (Successor to Dr. Bullard.) PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office and Residence—Corner Hermine and Chartress Streets, Anaheim. Office Hours—7 to 9 a.m.; 1 to 3 p.m.; 7 to 8. Medical College of Ohio. Physician, Surgeon and Acoucheur. Dr. J. A. Champion Office and residence, on Center street, near Clementina. Calls Promptly Attended Day or Night. sept5th Paul A. Derge. Graduate in Pharmacy. DRUGS, MEDICINES, Perfumes and Toilet Articles. BEST 5-CENT CIGAR IN TOWN MEDICAL HALL, KOLL BLOCK. DR. F. G. FLOURNOY PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Calls Promptly Attended to at all hours. The Whisky Habit cured by the Butler Plan of Treatment. One of the best treatments known in the world. A permanent cure guaranteed. Office—Opposite Derge's Drugstore, Center street, Anaheim. H. W. CHYNOWETH, NEW STORE, NEW GOODS SPECIAL NOTICE. The San Francisco Cheap Cash Store desires to call the attention of the Public to a rumor that has been circulated by our petitors that the goods we have for sale are of an inferior grade, count of the fact that we sell too cheap. But it is a well-known fact that the people who have made chasers in our store have acknowledged that our stock is not shelf but is new, fresh and superior in quality to that of our competitors. Our stock consists of Dry and Fancy Goods, Boots and Clothing, Hats, Trunks and Valises. We do not have invoice sales; sell a few articles cheap and charge enormons prices on other like our competitors. But our motto is, To sell at San Francisco all the goods in stock, and but one price to all. OUR QUOTATIONS: Boys' Knee Pants, sizes from 5 to 12 Boys' suits, sizes from 5 to 13 Youths' Kip lace shoes, from 11 to 2 Boys' Kip shoes, from $2½ to $5 Mens' heavy Kip boots Men's calf boots Men's Kip patent clasp Brogans Men's suits Men's Merino shirts and drawers Men's overshirts Men's buckskin driving gloves Men's heavy cotton socks Ladies' ribbed vests Ladies' heavy muslin chemise Ladies' heavy nightgowns Children's Pebble Goat shoes, sizes 9 to $11½ Misses' Pebble Goat, 12 to 2 Children's Dongola Kids, sizes 9 to $11½ Misses' Dongola Kids, 12 to 2 Ladies' Dongola Kids, $2½ to $7 Ladies' Dongola Oxford Ties, $2½ to $7 No trouble to show goods and give samples and prices. member the San Francisco Cheap Cash Store is located in the Fellows' building. Give us a call and you will save money. BEST 5-CENT CIGAR IN TOWN MEDICAL HALL, KOLL BLOCK. DR. F. G. FLOURNOY PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Calls Promptly Attended to at all hours. The Whisky Habit cured by the Butter Plan of Treatment. One of the best treatments known in the world. A permanent cure guaranteed. Office—Opposite Derge's Drugstore, Center street, Anaheim. H. W. CHYNOWETH, Attorney-At-Law. Helmsen Building, Center street. NOTARY PUBLIC. Real Property Law a Specialty. ANAHEIM, CAL RICHARD MELROSE ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. AND NOTARY PUBLIC. Center street, Anaheim, Cal. Special attention given to PROBATE matters. L. NEMETZ, Carriage Painting & Trimming SIGN WRITING Shop on Center street, near the opera-house. Anaheim, Cal. H. A. McWilliams. Contractor AND Builder. Office, first door east of City Hall. ap11tf GRAY BROTHERS & WARD Cement Contractors Shillinger Patent. Contracts for RESERVOIRS, IRRIGATION DITCHES, Cellar and Stable Floors, Sidewalks, Etc. OFFICES—No. 205 New High Street, Los Angeles Cal., Telephone—236. No. 316 Montgomery St., San Francisco, Cal. H. P. LARSEN, CONTRACTOR & BUILDER. Estimates given, Contracts made and do a general obbling Business. CENTER STREET — ANAHEIM L. GUNTHER. PIONEER BOOT & SHOE MAKER. Corner Adele and Los Angeles Streets. GEORGE BAUER Ladies' heavy muslin chemise... Ladies' heavy nightgowns... Children's Pebble Goat shoes, sizes 9 to 11½... Misses' Pebble Goat, 12 to 2... Children's Dongola Kids, sizes 9 to 11½... Misses' Dongola Kids, 12 to 2... Ladies' Dongola Kids, 2½ to 7... Ladies' Dongola Oxford Ties, 2½ to 7... No trouble to show goods and give samples and prices. member the San Francisco Cheap Cash Store is located in the Fellows' building. Give us a call and you will save money. BENTZ & BAILEY Wholesale and Retail Butcher Anaheim, Cal. Dealers in Beef, Pork, Mutton, Veal, Sausages and Laundry. Of Our Own Make. Highest Market price Paid for Live Stores. R. H. SEALE. DEALER IN Groceries and Provisions First-Class Stock of Goods My Prices Defy Competition. A share of the public patronage is respectfully solicited. Koll Building, Los Angeles St., R. H. SEALE, Proprietor M. H. CHEESEMAN'S (WEST-END GROCER) New Goods! New Goods! ARRIVING. Large Invoice of Shoes Dry Goods, Clothing, BOOTS AND SHOES, ETC CONTRACTOR & BUILDER. Estimates given, Contracts made and do a general bubing Business. CENTER STREET - ANAHEIM. L. GUNTHER. PIONEER BOOT & SHOE MAKER. Corner Adele and Los Angeles Streets. GEORGE BAUER, BOOT AND SHOE MAKER. Center street... Anaheim. Making and repairing at the lowest cash price. All orders promptly attended to. All work guaranteed. A. D. PORTER, Contractor and Builder. Estimates Furnished. Shop and Office—Corner of North and Lemon streets. CHAS. SCHINDLER, CONTRACTOR and BUILDER. ANAHEIM, - CALIFORNIA. J.M. Griffith Company A CORPORATION LUMBER DEALERS Near Railroad Depot ANAHEIM. Keep constantly on hand Doors, Blinds, Windows, MOULDINGS. Posts, Shakes, Shingles, LATH, HAIR, PLASTER OF PARIS ANAHEIM ORIST MILLS OPERATING ON Wednesdays and Saturdays of each week. Grain, Feed, Meal, Etc., of all varieties. Carp shealed and ship ed. W. T. BROWN, Agent. ARRIVING. Large Invoice of Shoes Dry Goods, Clothing, BOOTS AND SHOES, ETC. A Complete Stock Always on Hand N. Hart's Place. I KEEP CONSTANTLY ON HAND THE Choicest of Liquors in Wholesale Quantity CIGARS, TOBACCO, ETC. Anaheim Beer on Draught. N. HART, PROPRIETO T. J. F. BOEGE Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Wines, Liquors and Cigars KEEPS ALWAYS ON HAND A COMPLETE STOCK Of the Finest Wines, Liquors and Cigars. WINES AND LIQUORS BY THE KEG, GALLON OR BOTTLE. Orders by Mail Promptly Attended to. GOODS DELIVERED FREE OF CHARGE Opp. S. P. Depot; ANAHEIM, CAL. NEW GOODS. NOTICE. Store desires to call the special has been circulated by our com are of an inferior grade, on ac the people who have made pur that our stock is not shelf-worn to that of our competitors. Nancy Goods, Boots and Shoes, We do not have invoice sales and enormous prices on other goods To sell at San Francisco prices to all. ONS: 0.15 .75 .65 $1.00 $1.75 $2.50 $1.15 $3.50 .20 .25 .35 .5 .20 .35 .50 $1.00 $1.20 $1.00 $1.25 $1.10 $1.00 We samples and prices. Re- Store is located in the Odd will save money. BAILEY The Weekly Gazette. Established 1870. SUBSCRIPTION, - $2 Per Year. Six months... 1 00 Three months... 75 Payable invariably in advance. Transient advertising rates, $1 per inch per month. The Gazetta is issued every Thursday morning, and is sent to subscribers by the early mails. It is delivered by carrier in Anaheim on the morning of publication. Entered at the Anaheim Postoffice as second-class matter. Items of news and correspondence on all live subjects are solicited by the editor. THE ORANGE MARKET. LETTER FROM THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FRUIT EXCHANGE THROWING LIGHT ON RECENT MISSTATEMENTS. The Southern California fruit exchange has the following letter in the Los Angeles Herald of recent date: In the commercial columns of the Times of this date we find an article headed "The Orange Situation." In this article is the following statement: "To further complicate the situation there is considerable dissatisfaction just now in regard to the matter in which the Southern California exchanges are handling the orange crop. It is claimed that the market at some points has been demoralized by auctions, held by the agent of the exchange, and that bad judgment has been shown in distributing the fruit, an instance being given where a dozen cars of fruit were sent to one small place which could not possibly consume such an amount." It is not stated who makes the complaint, but as this office is not in possession of any complaints from the various exchanges or the orange growers therein, we conclude that the dissatisfaction must be upon the part of the outside dealers and commission men whose business is more or less interfered with, by the exchange. Figures and statistics are usually wearisome, but we beg you will permit us to call attention to a few figures which will perhaps throw light on the situation. The Southern California Fruit Exchange controls more than half of the cases. THE BOARD OF AUDIT. Report of the Condition of the Water Company. A Very Flattering Showing of the Work Accomplished During the Year—The Company Upon a Sound Financial Basis. January 25, 1896. To the Stockholders of the Anaheim Union Water Company— The Board of Audit elected at your last annual meeting, having thoroughly checked and examined all the books and records of your company, beg leave to submit the following report, believing the same to be a complete reflex of the year's business and statement of its present financial condition. We find all the books of the company to be in balance and find all entries correctly and carefully made. We have balanced the books with the following result: BALANCE SHEET NO. 1. TRIAL BALANCE. Stock..... $230,591 70 Construction..... 4,515 00 Real estate..... 657 06 Tools and implements..... 183 00 Office furniture and fixtures..... 9,474 94 Treasurer..... 168 12 Cash..... 390 00 Accts receivable (acct saxes.) ..... 390 00 Bills payable..... 213 74 Consumers..... 73,120 00 Bonds..... 75,000 00 Accounts payable..... 5,029 11 C. E. Groat..... 59 50 A. Staufer..... 8 75 Water..... 10,547 22 Interest..... 10,617 54 Bank of Anaheim..... 36 25 Bond expense..... 444 05 Cleaning..... 4,589 72 Jurupa litigation..... 20 15 Yorba litigation..... 9 50 Gardiner litigation..... 73 50 Blix litigation..... 3 25 Pope, $25; H. W. Chenoweth, rose, $567,50, making a total portion of this payment was rendered during the previous year. The bonds of the company is 1,1896, have been disposed of Exchanged for notes. Exchanged for bonds of previous issue. Exchanged to contractors for cons work sold for cash. Total bonds drawing interest. Bonds hypotheticated to California secure Directors' loan of $25,000. Bonds in hand of Treasurer Jan. 1 Total bonds issued. In addition to the record shown find the Directors have contracted ditches to the extent of $20,000) which are to be paid out in the hands of the Treasurer. In regard to delivering water boundaries of the water district on hand an explanation from them in regard to delivery to Mr. Has same can be had from him if we stockholders. We have prepared two poll proxy book for use at the election trust that you will find that the considerable saving, both of time Respectfully submitted. NEWMAN Essick, C. E. Holcoma, C. O. Rust. held by the agent of the exchange, and that bad judgment has been shown in distributing the fruit, an instance being given where a dozen cars of fruit were sent to one small place which could not possibly consume such an amount." It is not stated who makes the complaint, but as this office is not in possession of any complaints from the various exchanges or the orange growers therein, we conclude that the dissatisfaction must be upon the part of the outside dealers and commission men whose business is more or less interfered with, by the exchange. Figures and statistics are usually wearisome, but we beg you will permit us to call attention to a few figures which will perhaps throw light on the situation. The Southern California Fruit Exchange controls more than one-half of the orange crop. During the month of December the total orange shipment from Southern California reached 984 cars. Of these the exchange shipped 242 cars, a trifle under one-fourth. The total shipments for the season up to and including January 11, from all Southern California points, amount to 1,572 cars. Of these the exchange shipped 488 cars less than one-third. Now we submit that in view of the fact that we control more than 50 per cent of the crop, and had made barely 30 per cent of the shipments up to this time, the charge that we are the people who are glutting the market is not well founded. In past years the exchange attempted to sell its product f. o. b. California, fixing a price from time to time for the goods and the outside shippers were constantly outgoing under the price. The result of this was the exchange held its fruit while the other people marketed theirs. This year we propose to have our share of the market against all comers. We have stroniously avoided the shipment of green fruit, and wherever we have found indications of frost damage have so far as possible excluded it, shipping only highly colored, sound stock. It is further claimed that the market at some points is demoralized by auctions held by agents of the exchange except at Pittsburgh. We are not infallible, nor do we expect to be exempt from criticism, but it is evident that our undertaking to do our business in own way has given the commission men and enemies of the exchange "that tired feeling." SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FRUIT EXCHANGE. Los Angeles, California, Jan., 17, 1896. SHIPS AND THE MEN. THE MAINE AND THE TEXAS—THE CUSHING — SOME LEGISLATION PROPOSED WASHINGTON, Jan. 24. There is a disposition in some quarters to make the most of defects discovered in the Maine and Texas, although it must be evident that it is natural to find shortcomings in the first two battle ships ever built in this country. The sufficient fact in the case of the Maine is that she is going to cruise regularly with Admiral Bunco's squadron in the Gulf, and since there is no real necessity for her going just now, it is plain that she is ready for general service. Still it is probable that she will receive a few alterations when she comes back. Among those contemptated are the shifting of ammunition hoists, now too near the smoke stack. The defect found in the hydraulic pipes that operate the turrets will be corrected before she goes south. In the case of the Texas the defects are somewhat more serious, but the report of the Board upon her does not indicate anything so fundamentally wrong that it cannot be corrected. It is admitted that she cannot go with Admiral Bunco's squadron, and that probably she will be some time under alteration, although it is noticeable that she is to remain in commission, unless indeed, the officers who are to make an official survey on held by the agent of the exchange, and that bad judgment has been shown in distributing the fruit, an instance being given where a dozen cars of fruit were sent to one small place which could not possibly consume such an amount." It will be noticed that the net loss for the year is $4,819.56; this added to the net loss last year—$5,714.70—makes a total loss in two years of $10,534.36. This immense loss has been met with borrowed money and not with earning or assessments. It must be patent to all that this method of meeting losses simply increases the losses of future years, and, in the end, piling up a load of indebtedness, which it will be well nigh impossible to liquidate. If the only way to meet these losses is by assessing the stock, the sooner this method is adopted and carried out the loss will be the future losses of the individual stockholder. BALANCE SHEET NO 2. (Comparison of assets and liabilities for 1894 and 1895.) In order to show the relative financial conditions of the company Jan. 1, 1895, and Jan. 1, 1896, we have made the following statement showing the assets and liabilities on these dates and a comparison of the same Total: $208,284 37 $208,284 37 $256,492 36 $256,492 36 $256,492 36 $256,492 36 $256,492 36 $256,492 36 $256,492 36 $256,492 36 $256,492 36 $256,492 36 Expenses— Interest: Repairs: General expense: Salaries: Superintendents and Zanjeros Cleaning: Jurupa litigation: Gardiner litigation: Bixby litigation: J. S. Gardiner: General expense: Salaries: Superintendent and zanjeros Assessments: Repairs: Loss (1895) Net Loss 1896. Total Loss for 1895 and 1896. It will be noticed that the net loss for the year is $4,819.56; this added to the net loss last year—$5,714.70—makes a total loss in two years of $10,534.36. This immense loss has been met with borrowed money and not with earning or assessments. It must be patent to all that this method of meeting losses simply increases the losses of future years, and, in the end, piling up a load of indebtedness, which it will be well nigh impossible to liquidate. If the only way to meet these losses is by assessing the stock, the sooner this method is adopted and carried out the loss will be the future losses of the individual stockholder. THE WAR IN CUERTE INTELLIGENCE FROM RIOTIC INSURGENTS FOR LIBEETY. MADRID, Jan. 23. Maximo Grapid movement, approached with kilometers of Havana. General on the alert and made a sortie at the morning. He surprised the man who withdrew in confusion in thirteen of Tabasto. CHICAGO, Jan. 23. A dispatch van says: Despite official disport report is spread here that Mauretured the city of Pinar del Río ship left Havana hurriedly at a carrying a battalion of reinforce several light field pieces. Report rebels around Pinar del Río given out from military headquarter to counteract unofficial news encourage Spanish residents. ASSETS AND LIABILITIES. Assets: Liabilities: Assets: Liabilities: Assets: Liabilities: Assets: Liabilities: Assets: Liabilities: Assets: Liabilities: Assets: Liabilities: Assets: Liabilities: Assets: Liabilities: Assets: Liabilities: Assets: Liabilities: Assets: Liabilities: Assets: Liabilities: Assets: Liabilities: Assets: Liabilities: Assets: Liabilities: Assets: Liabilities: Assets: Liabilities: Assets: Liabilities: Assets: Liabilities: Assets: Expenses— of Sabanilla on Monday while platados were looting stores and the citizens a company of regular ally dashed into the place and on the mayor and citizens to co-op them, captured the maudurers and lynched them on the outskirts of From Cardenas comes the new majority of the able-bodied men lying town of La Guinallas, leading mayor, have risen against go ING. of Shoes! Clothing, HOES, ETC. ways on Hand ON HAND THE Wholesale Quantity CO, ETC. n Draught. PROPRIETOR. DEGE, Dealer in and Cigars. N HAND — STOCK! rers and Ciqars. LIQUORS OR BOTTLE. ly Attended to. REE OF CHARGE! AHEIM, CAL. Catarrh is a constitutional disease and cannot be cured by local applications. Hood's Sarsaparilla is a constitutional remedy; it oures catarrh because it purifies the blood. Hood's Pills are purely vegetable and do not purge, pain or gripe. Sold by all drug-gists. Surrey for Sale or Exchange. Two seated outaway surrey for sale or exchange. Apply to G. A. Hunter. Expenses— Interest... Repairs... General expense... Salaries... Superintendents and Zanjeros... Cleaning... Jurupa litigation... Gardiner litigation... Bixby litigation... Bond expense... Bank of Anabeim... Tools and implements... Yorba litigation... J. S. Gardiner. Total expenses... Earnings—Uncalled-for claims.. Water... Assessments... Total...$13,608 39 $17,432 22 $5,714 70 Average Net Loss—The difference of the above... Last year we compiled a record of the heads of water delivered each month and recommended that same be continued for the purpose of furnishing information to the Directors on which they could base water rates. The similar statement for the past year is as follows. WATER DELIVERED IN 1895—HEADS. North Anaheim. $34 00 Anaheim. $34 00 January...$215 00 May...$215 00 June...$220 00 July...$309 00 August...$291 00 September...$267 00 October...$260 00 November...$259 00 December...$251 00 Total...$11,253 00 $5,696 00 $16,949 We add to the foregoing statements the following items of general interest. The salary account is made up of the Secretary's salary, $780; Treasurer, $120; Directors, $171; Finance Committee, $57. There was also paid the (Directors for special committee work, $180, divided between the seven Directors as follows: E. R. Amerige, $57; W. Crowther, $16; W. M. McFadden, $9; M. Nebelung, $5; F. G. Ryan, $75; C. Spencer, $18; W. F. Botsford, $00. We find the attorney's fees paid by the board for the year to be as follows: J. D. that yesterday he was at the place Morales and passed the road n bars, province of Havana, going He does not appear to have come on night, but divided his forces and in on the march in several directions Spanish troops are closely pursuing gents and it is said that he will be escape. In fact Gomez's position is loo here as being rather critical. HAVANA, Cuba, Jan. 20.—The of General Campos from Havana Gazette. July 30, 1896. NUMBER 14 Pope, $25; H. W. Chenoweth, $10, R. Melrose, $567,50, making a total of $602,50. A portion of this payment was for services rendered during the previous year. The bonds of the company issued January 1, 1896, have been disposed of as follows: Exchanged for notes...$18,010 Exchanged for bonds of previous illegal issue...1,500 Exchanged to contractors for construction work...$4,750 Sold for cash...$20,740 Total bonds drawing interest...$75,000 Bonds hypothecated to California Bank to secure Directors' loan of $25,000...$50,000 Bonds in hand of Treasurer Jan. 1, 1896...$25,000 Total bonds issued...$150,000 In addition to the record shown above we find the Directors have contracted for new ditches to the extent of $20,000 (more or less) which are to be paid out of bonds now in the hands of the Treasurer. In regard to delivering water outside the boundaries of the water district, we have on hand an explanation from the Secretary in regard to delivery to Mr. Hansen and the same can be had from him, if wanted by the stockholders. We have prepared two poll books and a proxy book for use at the election and we trust that you will find that they will effect considerable saving, both of time and trouble. Respectfully submitted, Newman Essick, Chairman, C. E. Holcoma, C. O. Rust. Followed his recall from the captain-generalship of this island. At 3 o'clock after noon he left the captain general's palace to go on board a steamer in the harbor. He was accompanied by General Marin, who will have charge of the civil and military administration until the arrival from Spain of General Weyler, the newly appointed captain-general, and by other military and civil officials and by the Governor's guard. The party proceeded on foot through the streets to the mole, its route being lined by volunteers and regular troops. Much feeling was displayed as General Campos bade farewell to those who had served under him. About 2000 persons assembled at the mole to witness the departure of the retiring captain-general, the crowd standing silent as he embarked. After he had gone many expressions of regret were heard. HAVANA, Jan. 24.—For some time past reports have been in circulation here concerning the physical condition of Gen. Maximo Gomez, commander-in-chief of the insurgent forces. One story has asserted that he was suffering from wounds, and that he was seriously ill with fever. It appears from information derived from trustworthy sources that neither of these reports is correct, but it is positively asserted that the insurgent chief is a very sick man. It is stated upon the authority cited that the doctors in attendance upon Gen. Gomez recently held a consultation and diagnosed his case as being an advanced stage of consumption, complicated with fever. It is further stated that the physicians have come to the conclusion that Gomez can only live about two months longer. These statements have caused considerable alarm among the insurgents and their friends, as even though his condition may be exaggerated to some degree, is believed the main facts are correctly stated. The authorities now have to face a serious problem here. The prices of all kinds of provisions are going up rapidly every day. In spite of this, people are flocking into Havana from the country districts and other provinces, and in many cases the refugees are people who have lost almost everything they possessed and a very great number of them here and elsewhere are dependent upon charity. The cost of the war has been enormous and the drain created by provisioning the army has been very great. Consequently this extra expense, which the authorities will have to meet in some manner or other, is causing them a great deal of anxiety. However, there is a large and ever-increasing exodus of planters and others from this city, hundreds leaving by every ship bound for the United States Jamaica Haitian. ODDS AND ENDS OF NEWS. The trial of Joe Ebanks, for murder, which occupied the attention of the San Diego courts for a fortnight, terminated in the jury finding defendant guilty of murder in the first degree. The crime of which Ebanks was convicted was the killing of Mrs. Leroy Stiles, who with her aged father was found shot to death in a tent in which they were living on the beach a few miles from Ocean-side. Ebanks lived some time at Fullerton and a number of the residents of that town appeared as witnesses against him. Attorneys Dickinson and Deunphy have filed with Judge Murphy a bill of exceptions in support of the motion now pending before the supreme court for a new trial for Durant, and the court has granted a further stay of proceedings until February 11th. The bill consists of 793 folios of type-written matter and charges Judge Murphy with having committed just 232 errors of law during the progress of the celebrated case. The first of these related to the refusal of the court to grant a change of venue. Next in order comes the manner of selecting the jury, with particular stress on the various challenges for cause made by the defense and overruled by the court. The police are taken to task for handling the case in a aliphated manner, with the sole object in view of convicting Durrant, and the court is criticised for not punishing the newspapers for contempt. Last of all it is contended that the verdict was not justified by the evidence. A consignment of goods left New York recently for Venezuela which shows that the Venezuelans have seized the opportunity and are turning patriotism into capital. The shipment was several thousand buttons similar to ordinary campaign badges, with a small satin American flag attached. On the top of the button is a plature of ex-President Monroe and the words "America for Americans; One Country; One Flag; One God." The buttons were sent by N. Bolet, ex secretary of the Venezuelan Legation at Washington, who, in speaking of the matter, said: "By the last mail from Venezuela I received a letter from a friend in Caracas saying that the people there were simply wild with enthusiasm, and would buy anything which contained a suggestion of American sentiment. I decided upon President Monroe buttons as the most appropriate and convenient, and sent a batch to-day for a starter. I have ordered 20,000 more to ship by the next steamer. They will sell for 25 cents." THE WAR IN CUBA. LASTEST INTELLIGENCE FROM THE PATRIOTIC INSURGENTS BATTILING FOR LIBERTY. MADRID, Jan. 23.—Maximo Gomez, by a rapid movement, approached within fifteen kilometers of Havana. General Marin was on the alert and made a sortie at 2 o'clock in the morning. He surprised the insurgents, who withdrew in confusion in the direction of Tabafo. CHICAGO, Jan. 23.—A dispatch from Havana says: Despite official dispatches, the report is spread here that Maoe had captured the city of Pinar del Rio. A warship left Havana hurriedly at a late hour, carrying a battalion of reinforcements and several light field pieces. Reports of the big rebels around Pinar del Rio are being given out from military headquarters in order to counterattack unofficial news and to encourage the Spanish residents. In the town of Sabanilla on Monday while a party of militants were looting stores and terrorizing the citizens a company of regular Cuban cavry dashed into the place and called upon the mayor and citizens to co-operate with them, captured the maurauders and promptly opened them on the outskirts of the place. From Gardena comes the news that the majority of the able-bodied men of the outlying town of La Guillallas, led by the mayor, have risen against the government, The authorities now have to face a serious problem here. The prices of all kinds of provisions are going up rapidly every day. In spite of this, people are flocking into Havana from the country districts and other provinces, and in many cases the refugees are people who have lost almost everything they possessed and a very great number of them here and elsewhere are dependent upon charity. The cost of the war has been enormous and the drain created by provisioning the army has been very great. Consequently this extra expense, which the authorities will have to meet in some manner or other, is causing them a great deal of anxiety. However, there is a large and ever-increasing exodus of plasters and others from this city, hundreds leaving by every ship bound for the United States, Jamaica, Hayti or South American ports. The increase of crime in all the provinces is said to be enormous. Business is almost at a standstill and commerce is practically a thing of the past. The work of strengthening and increasing the defenses of Havana continues without interruption. A number of additional small forts have been built at Havana and the authorities claim there is absolutely no danger if a sudden attack by the insurgents should be made. In spite of this insurance, however, a feeling of gloom and depression prevails here. There is no longer any talk of settling the insurrection by a crushing blow, and although the advent of Gen. Weyler is looked forward to as likely to be the signal for more active measures against the insurgents, the feeling grows that the struggle is a most exhausting one for all concerned, and that much more blood and treasure must be expended by Spain if the insurrection is to be quelled by force of arms. Under these circumstances it is not astonishing that a feeling in favor of some compromise arrangement is steadily growing and all eyes are turning toward the United States as likely to be the greatest factor in bringing peace and prosperity once more to unhappy Cuba. The military authorities are drawing all troops possible from the eastern part of Cuba, as that part of the island, especially the province of Santiago de Cuba, is rapidly resuming a peaceful aspect, notwithstanding the fact that nearly all the insurgents have moved westward. Daniel Core shot and killed John Dillon in Justice Shotwell's court in Wankegan, Ill., last Tuesday, intending to kill his enemy, Joseph Backer. As he fired the shot, Dillon jumped between them and received the fatal bullet in his left breast. All three were farmers, and Core and Backer owned land adjoining and had long had trouble about the fences. Core had several times threatened to shoot Backer. On Sunday Backer and Dillon met Core and had another quarrel about the land and fence, and again Core threatened to shoot Backer. On Monday Backer decided to have Core arrested for threatening to kill him. Core came along with a shotgun and revolver and called for Backer to come out of the store, but Backer went out of the rear and avoided him. He swore out a warrant for Core's arrest for threatening his life. Constable Rice arrested Core and brought him to jail, but neglected to search him. Core had a revolver in his pocket and, when brought into court for a hearing, fired at Backer, killing Dillon. Core was at once disarmed Hir company came here on Sunday, and Montaght papers contained a notice that the hotness was indisposed, but would play next night. The engagement was again recalled, but her affliction was spoken of as only temporary. To night the evening papers say in a way not to attract any special attention that a lot of blood in a vein was the cause of her inability to appear in the theater, and there were hints that the case was most serious. Her husband will not be seen. A physician at 11 o'clock says that she is out of danger. The pain was first noticed here. Where or when the damage was done is not known. The majority of the able-bodied men of the outgoing town of La Guinallas, led by the mayor, have risen against the government, killing Dillon. Core was at once disarmed and taken back to jail, saying he regretted having killed the wrong man. A coroner's inquest was held at once and Core was bound over to appear before the grand jury. Dillon was a bachelor of 50. The occurrence caused much excitement and at first there was talk of lynching. The little town of Centerville, Mass., is excited over some peculiar circumstances surrounding the death of Miss Emily Marshall. The girl was fifteen years old, and attended the village school. Last Monday morning she informed her mother that she had had fearful dreams during the night. She said she had dreamed that she was lying on her bed dying. She could plainly see her friends surrounding her bedside and the village minister praying over her. She saw her mother weeping, and had a pathetic talk with her regarding the future. A young schoolmate whom Miss Marshall had a falling out with at school was seen by the dreamer, who begged her to forgive her and forget their troubles. The girl's parents lamented at what they termed their daughter's foolish vagary, and tried to disassemble the girl from worrying over the dream. But the girl said she knew she would surely die Wednesday night. The dream proved true, for Thursday morning the young lady was found dead in bed. The physicians have not yet decided the cause of the girl's death. The Majestle Steel and Malleable Iron Range makes friend wherever tried. It brings comfort in the kitchen and it is what all practiced and sensible housewives are seeking. E. B. Merritt & Cx are the Anaheim agents. Her company came here on Sunday, and Monday's papers contained a notice that the kotress was indisposed, but would play next night. The engagement was again recalled, but her affliction was spoken of as only temporary. To-night the evening papers say in a way not to attract any special attention that a clot of blood in a vein was the cause of her inability to appear in the theater, and there were hints that the case was most serious. Her husband will not be seen. A physician at 11 o'clock says that she is out of danger. The pain was first noticed here. Where or when the damage was done is not known. Another attack has been made on the constitutionality of the county government bill of 1893. This last point raised is that the entire lot is invalid from the fact that it was not introduced within the constitutional limit of fifty days from the opening of the session, and it is regarded by the few attorneys who have seen the brief in the case that it is the strongest that has yet come up. District Attorney Donnell of Los Angeles has received a copy of the brief from the district attorney of Sacramento county, asking him to examine the same and to give him the benefit of any suggestions that he could make. Should the act be declared unconstitutional the lot of 1891 would govern, and this would of course invalidate the four-year terms. For this reason anything affecting its validity causes a flutter among the officeholders throughout the State, and the progress of this case will be followed with much interest. The uneasiness among the officers interested is increased from the fact that almost every lot the constitutionality of which has been questioned has been declared void by the courts—in fact when the matter is discussed it is a common remark that the legislature transacted its business in such a loose and careless manner that hardly a single one of its acts would stand if attacked by able attorneys. The exposure to all sorts and conditions of weather that a lumberman is called upon to endure in the camps often produces severe colds which, if not promptly checked, result in congestion or pneumonia. J. O. Davenport, ex-manager of the Fort Bragg Redwood Co., says they sell large quantities of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at the company's store and that he has himself used this remedy for severe colds and obtained immediate relief. This medicine prevents any tendency of a cold toward pneumonia and insures a prompt recovery. 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