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Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-10-10
THE SISTERS FAIR
Closes with Good Attendance
and Financial Success.

Closes with Good Attendance
and Financial Success.
The attendance at the Fair yesterday WAS
large. both during the day and the evening.
All booths did a rushing business
and the Catholic ladies were fairly
worn out when at midnight tbs
Fair closed. The sale OF tickets was
excellent, and there is no doubt but
that the orphans will be materially bene-
fitted by the eaterprise. During the even
ing the Misses lnna and Emilia santa
Cruz sang som operatic selections VERY
finely. receiviu in return enth usisstis
applause.
The voting for Governor was good. though
not half so spirited as the voting for tho
the most popular newspaper. Mr.. Bartlett
received 979 votes against Swift's 64s. Ats
quarter to IL the HERALD had 1172 votes. the
Tribune sG2, the Times 43s aud the Express
3lS. A few moments before the polls closed
a well known gentleman who is accredited
with being the Deus ex-machina of the
Tribune, planked up a cool fifty, running
the vote for that paper up to 1862. his con-
Guided the voting, and tue dag was handed
it around his neck like scarf and made \
speech to the dozen or SO of people who
were still within earshot, The HERALD's
vote -l172-was an honest tribute from Its
admirers, and included no subscription
money.
Following are the winning numbers OF all
the raffles OF which the numbers could be
obtained last night:
No.15, salad spoon; 2a.silk suspenders; u,
easel scarf; 27e, vases; A, wine casket, Hen
derson Lumber Co.; IS. toilet stand, "
King; 40, wax cross. ,. N. Lslong;; 81; libra
ly; 237, rocking chair, Miss Annie sullivan;
AZ, gold bracelet, Oracle kuhrts y.
table scarf, M Jacoby; 63, wicker chair.
John Schieck; 81. watch guard, "a. Sabichi;
60, Large doll; 167, OF t.oman. H. T. Hazard;
4S9, bracelets, Miss Lottie Jackson; 81, Pic
ture OF Father Tomassini, J. Mesmer; IL,
cake basket, w. H. Nordh0lt; "a. silver soup
tureen,J P. Moran; S2,silver fruit dish. Rev.
J. Z. Linn; S. picture Of old church GsP.
20, green cake; 50, gold ring, Jas. Donald;
2s, ink stand, Rev. Mr.. Cooney; A. go,g ring. @
amethyst setting Mrs. A: 8. Mcdonald; 35h
parlor screen, Miss N. e. Hoyt: 49ir gen
tlemens gold watch; 122, sculptured motn-
er OF pearl she'll SO, group OF dressed china;
l43, oAinting of fruits.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-10-10
GRAY,S SCHEME.
A Systematic Robbery of over
Half a Million.

NEW YORK, october "a Boston dispatch
says: The inside history OF William Gray,
Jr's, operations in robbing the Atlantic and
Indian Orchard Mills is told in report to
be sent to the stockholders to-day. He be-
gan in 1877 to keep private personal ac-
count with each corporation, but did moth
ing worse than draw his salary ahead of
time previous to 1882. In that year he put
into operation simple and perfectly safe
system of robbing each company, and set
aside certain days in each year, upon which
days the books and accounts were
PREPARED FOR EXEMiNATIoN.
The days of the examination OF lndian
orchard mills were the last Saturdays oil
April and October; those of the ATLANTIC
mills were the first Saturdays OF June anu
December. Upon these days each OF the
companies were in the following position
Its receipts were fully accounted, Jus ex, TX
penditures we're properly vouched ior. us
proper balance OF cash on hand in banks
precisely as stated, and nothing whatever
was due it from Gray on his private account ~ !.
but ii, at the same time, the BOOKS oi the
other company had also been examined tne
result would have been found.
FULLY ACCOUNTED FOR.
Its expenditures were properly voucne9
for but its balance of cash on hand W0uiQ
have fallen lust so much as GrRy's tndeDt'
edness amounted to, on his private account.
The company whose examination IL was
would not be found Temporarily carrying
tenn of robbery was successfully operated
till Treasurer arays steallngs amounted 70
S55s. COO, and then came his exposure ana
suicide,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-10-10
Rerlil, Gossip.

BERLIN, october 9.-The government an
ticipates a complete entente with the Vati-
can before the opening of the Reichstag.
They meet tactics of right with statement
that negotiations between the Pope and
Baron Won Sohlozer, Prussian repr resenta-
tive at the Vatican, looking to an agreement
is proceeding with alacrity and reached
tage of exchange Of protocol union, at the
conclusion of which Baron Vop
Schiuzer will become the fully ac-
credited Embassador OF the German
Empire. The Polish journals an
nounce the formation of banking con
Germ whose aim will be to prevent adivis.
ion of the great estates OF the Ducly OF
Roseu and thus counteract the Bism irck
Germ iniziDg policy. The bank will ad-
vance loans to embarrassed land owners
and buy lands as against the German pur-
chaser. The chief subscribers are members
of the Polish nobility. of Austrian Galicls.
Emperor William IL expected to arrive
here on October 3Otn. He intends taking
part in the November hunting expedition.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-10-10
AN ODD SUIT.
An Ex.COnvict Threatens TO En-.
Join n Theatrical Play.


NEW YORK, October 9.-Charles Frohman
and W. W. Randall were informed on Thurs
day night by Jas. Hogg, a friend of f. Crow
ley, that unless the scene of "The Shep-
herds Fold in "a Wall Street Bandit" now
playing at the Standard Theoter, was omit
ted after Saturday night, the piece would
be enjoined and suit for damages for libel
begun. The defendants would be James G.
Duff, Frohman and Randall, A. c. Guuter
(author of the piecc), and ]. Ii. Ferguson,
the actor who plays morley" in the melo-
drama.
Crowley ground for the complaint is that
the character is a libelous travesty OF him
himself. Frohnan put the matter into tie
hands of counsel, and yesterday Hogg was
told that no change would be made in the
play, as the managers denied personal
affront on Mr.. Crowley was intended. To-
day papers will probably be served on the
managers, who last night, asserted their fn-
tention OF fighting the case.
Crowley was once the head OF the Eplsco-
pal Home for Children, known as the Shep-
herds Fold, aud was sent to the peniten-
tiary for missusing children.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-10-10
THE PANAMA CANAL.
To be Completed by July 1, 4

To be Completed by July 1, 1883
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. october s.-News
from the Isthmus of Panama shows very
satisfactory progress in the work OF excava-
ting the canal During July, 1886, 5000 Gu
bic meters of earth were removed, and the
average for 1886 will be about one million
cubic meters per month. At the
las7 general assembly of the stock
holders OF the Canal Company N.
De Lesseps promised that 1 the excavation
Tor 1887. double that amount; for 1888, the
next wear, and one half Of the next year,
N. .OOO. 600 meters. This will make 90, COY ,oOo
meters extracted since December ] 1850,
which added will complete the lO5!sU oGU
cuhic meters which the estimates for the
work call for. The excavation Will there
fore be completed it is believed, by July l.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-10-10
London Rowing Regatta.

LONDON, October s.-The rowing regatta
at welsharp, Lake Hanlon, opened to-day.
The attendance was small. The contest
ants in the first heat of the sculling handi-
cap were G. Nielsen, of Sydney, Wallace
Ross, of New Brunswick and G. Perkins, OF
R0chester, The heat was won by Ross in
eight seconds. The second heat starters
were J. Teneyck, Toronto, six seconds, John
Teemer, Peelsburg, scratch. and ID. Good
win, of Batterses, fifteen sec ,nds. This
heat was unsatisfactory. Teemer and Good-
win fouled, and the Judge gave the heat to
Teneyck. In the third heat the starters
were u. Fallett, of Richmond, fifteen sec
onds, Hsmm, OF st. Louis. three seconds,
and Bubear, OF Putney eight seconds. the
latter won the heat. The contestants IN the
fourth heat were Pierce, of Hammersmith.
fifteen seconds, Geo Lee. of New York, Ave
seconds, and W. East, Jr, of Putney, thlr'
teen seconds. The heat was won by Lee.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-10-10
BASE BALL.
The Close of the National League
season.

PHILADELPHIA, October 9.-The League
championship closed here with two games
between the Detroits and Philadelphias.
The first game began at two O'Clock in the
presence of eight thousand spectators. Both
clubs were ON their mettle, but the Phila.
delphias batted Smith, the left hand "phe-
nomenon," with great freedom, while the
hits of the wolverines of Ferguson we're too
widely scattered to be productive OF runs.
The score was Detroits /, Philadelphia s.
NEW YORK FOUR, ST. LOUIS TWO.
NEW YORK, october 9.-The regularleague
season ended to-day. The New York and
ST. Louis clubs played at the Polo grounds
before 10000 people. Only five innings
were played when darkness ended the gsme.
The New York club out-batted their op-
ponents and won by the brilliant running
catch of Ward in the fifth inning. The
score stood: Now York 4, st. Louis 2.
WASHINGTON 8, KANSAS CITY NOTHING.
WASHINGTON, October 9.--At the afternoon
game to day tho Kansas City club were un-
| able to do anything with Gilmore's pitch
4 ing while on the other hand the Washing
| toms batted Weideman hard The visitors
\ did not get man past third and were SHUT
out. Gilmore's pitching was the feature OF
the game. Score: Washington ., Kansas
| City nothing.
| NINE To NOTHING.
| The Kansas City base ball club having
| again failed to put in an appearance thtt
| morning Umpire Quest declared the game
| forfeited to the Washington club by score
OF to nothing
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-10-10
The Turf.

GRAvEsEND, Long Island, October 9. -
Brooklyn Jockey Club meeting. First race
One mile-Little Minnie won by length
and a half, Herbert second, Ten strike
third time 1:421<.
Second race-One and done-sixteenth miles
Climax won by half length, Beggarsbush
second, Jessie third; time 1:49l4.
Third race-One and one.quar.er miles
Frank Ward won by head, Rupert second,
Jim Douglas third; time 2.0S4.
Fourth race-Second October sweepstakes,
one and one-eighth miles-Barnum won by
a length and a half, Millie second, Volante
third; time, 1861.
Fifth race-For three y yesr-olds and up
and half, Sapphire second, Souvenir third,
time 1:l2sz.
LAToNIA JOCKEY CLUB.
CIScISNATI, october 9.-Latonia Jockey
Club, selling purse, six furlOngs-5kobelof
time, 1872.
For three.year olds and upwards. seven
| furlongs-Finality won, Evangeline second, 4,
| Kenpebec third; time, 1904.
One and three-eighths miles-Annie
Woodcock first, Pat sheedy second. Bob
| Fisher third; time, 2:25.
Handicap, one and three-si xteenth miles
l-Taxgatherer won Monscrat second, Llera
third; time, 2:03]2.
| AT SALINAS.
SALINAS, october 9.-At the fair TO- day the
lpdies' equestrian race was won by Miss
| Gelky.
The novelty running race, mile and q
quarter was won by Belshaw.
The trot, two inile heats, was won by Flo
| ra j.. best time, b:29.
ATTHE BAY DISTRICT TRACK.
| SAN FRANCISCO, October 9.-At the Bay
| District Track to day the first race was
match for 81 600 between Allan Roy and
| Mauon. owing 70 his three victories over
Siska, the stable companion OF Manor, Allan
was the favorite with the oetters In the pool
sales.
Allan Roy drew the pole and he had a
| neck the best of the send of. Manon broke
| soon after the bell.sounded and was at the
quarter pole in 80 seconds. Allan was
| length in the lead The half was made in
| 1857, the relative positions being about the
same. From that point home the horses
and and though Msnou closed a por,
| tiOn of the gap she could not
reach an equality with Allan who won, with
| something to spare, in 2lsL. Allan won
| the second heat in 2:193z ana the third IN
| 2;20L.
| The second race was contest between
| the two PAGERS, Elma and San Luis, ana the
trotter Blaine. Il proved hard tussle all
through and with so many variations as 10
| bewilder the sports. Elma won the brst
| heat in 251z, Sam Lewis won the second
heat in 2;27l3 and the third In 2:S Blaine
| won the fourth in 2.3013 aud fifth In 1872,
| when the race was postponed until Monday
| at 2 Pm.
The Anteyolo trial to beat 2:20 in three
heats out of five was postponed on oocount
of the unfavorable weather.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-10-10
The Crane growers.

There was a meeting yesterday afternoon
of the Grape and Wine Growers Associa
ton in regard to the disposition to be made
of the $50 shares of unplaced stock, which
has become very valuable, because 1t en-
titles the owner to have ton of his grapes
crushed and distilled for each share he
holds. The former decision that the stock
should be divided pro rata among the share
holders was rec0nsidered, and 1t was de-
cIded instead to sell them, but only to the
present stockholders, In such quantities as
they may desire.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-10-10
Nat tic MAN.

The examination of John Dunn, the al
legged partner OF Maurice Pendergress alias
McNerney, in the robbery of IS from Frank
williams ON the lst instant. while the latter
was drunk, took place yesterday before
Justice Austin. Pendergrass positively de-
MED that Dunn was with him ct the time OF
the alleged robbery. Mr.. Walker, at whose
place the IS were changed. also denied that
Dunn had been there with Pendergrase,
and said that the accomplice OF FENDER
grass was another man. The Court, how
ever. remanded the man for the purpose OF
hearing other testimony.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-10-10
A.Nev,paper Anniversary.

The Anaheim Gazette has entered upen
its seventeenth year under most favorable
circumstances. The Gazette is the Oldest
journal, outside of the city OF Los Angeles.
and in fact is of the same age as the Even
ing Express of this city. Mr.. Melrose has
been at the helm of the Gazette ever since
its foundation, and has been longer IN
continuous field of newspaper qualifications
and management than any other publisher
in the county. lie publishes a clean, live
newspaper, and deserves all the success,
which has been abundant, that he has
achieved in his profession.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-10-10
The Barnard a. Bcnedfct Fruse
CrystalllZing Co.

Have just opened a new aud elegantly
f,tted store at is South Spring street, neeK
second where they offer at retail their
crvstaliized fruit marmalades. jams, ETC..
as well as a full line OF choicest c0nfec-
tioaery.
hoxes. and are Just the thing TO send to
friends as souvenirs OF California.
Marmalades and jams at low prices for
family use.
Remember. As South Spring street
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-10-10
Wrecked by a Partner.

CHICAGO, october 9.-N. NJ. Neeld, part
ner in the well-known packing house of ].
C. Ferguson & Co., is in Canada. He has
issued bogus warehouse receipts for people
aggregating 100000. He has practically
bursted the firm. The logs will fall altogether
on the banks; 500, on single New York
bank. "The banks here who lose by it,"
said prominent director, "are all rich
and will not know the loss" The worst
loss is on New York institutions. Neeld
left for Canada night before last and no one
has heard from him. Neeld Is a fine look
ing man, about 4S years olo. He was man
aging partner in the firm. which was very
old and rich. and came originally from In-
dianapolis The biggest loss has been in
Wall street.
No particulars at all have yet been OBJ
tanned concerning the failure of Ferguson,
who is locked in his private Office and re-
fuses to make any statement till he has as
certained exactly the extent OF the failure
that has Overtaken the firm.
The firm was composed OF j. G. Ferguson,
Ed Ferguson, sen; Goodbody, of Liverpool
law. The latter had his headquarters at
New York, and from that place managed
the shipments. For that reason some bank
ing was done there. The New York Corn
Exchange bank Is the heaviest loser. Its
loss ia placed at 100000. without security
The heaviest losers are banks, and in this
order First National, metropolitan, Illinois
National, and probably number of others.
The Continental is the smallest loser among
the banks. Neeld is stated to be the
author of the cause OF the failure OF
his father in law, some years ago. Mrs. ].
G. Ferguson was very wealthy, and loaned
money to start the house up. She now
holds a mortgage on it. The defalcation
was great, it is believed, throughout the
year, and 1t is presumed that 1t started with
no really dishonest motive; but buyers
receipts were soon beyond his control, and
before be left he sunk everything ont of
sight. The house cf J. G. Ferguson & Co.
is one that has been extensive for twenty
five years. 1t was in exis.eRce in Indian
apolis before Chicago was packing cNnter.
Neeld married the daughter of J G Fergu-
son, whom he has now ruined through his
alleged croOkedness,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-10-10
THE COAST.
THE COAST.
Adjournment of the State
Grange.
THE RAINY SEASON BEGUN.
Military Movements An Opium
Seizure The Races-The
Markets, Etc.
THE RAINY SEASON BEGUN.
I Special to The Herald bv the Associated Press !


MARYsvILLE. Cal, october 9.-The Califor.
MIA State Grange closed its annual session
in this city yesterday with the Feast OF Po-
mona, at which about 1000 people assem-
bled. Santa Rosa was selected as the place
for the holding of the next State Grange, on
the LIST OF October The Grange passed res
olutions on education, taxation, irrigation,
transportation and other matters. 1t recon-
mends that the school law be so amended
as to make the
FISCAL SCHOOL YEAR
Commence January 1st on account of ia xes
being paid in December. Under the pres
ent arrangement the schools have been
without funds from July until the close of
the year The Grangers, complain
Of The This heavy sy,e rate b.ias Of taxation
than double that of the great agricultural
middle States; expressed it elf opposed to
the proposed increase of salaries of some of
the State officers and also demands, as tax
payers, such retrenchment III all govern
ment affairs as is consistent with good gov
of Irrigation as the paramount issne at the
present time; maintains that irrigation dis
tricts should be formed under authority of
law to distribute equita5ly all the waters
of navigable streams; holds that all people
should have right to the streams of the
State and that II the necessities of farming
require that portion OF the
lists, it should be taken upon payment to
the riparian owners of the actual damages
resulting from such appropriation. The
Board adjourned
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-10-10
A Starving Family.

Noah W. Kemplin, wife and three chill
dren, the eldest six years old, are in the
greatest destitution at No. Banning street.
Kemplin is an invalid, unable to gain liv-
ing for his family. and Mrs. Kemplin was
confined yesterday morning. They have no
furniture, having been obliged to sell all
they had during several months Of illness
and lack of work. The Board of Supervisors
will relieve their most tnmediat wants.
but this unhappy family is 6t object for
aid from the charitably inclined.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-10-10
Ex-TOWm Treasurer Carter,s
DefiCienCV.

PITrsFIELD, Mass, 0,tobsr 9.-Ex-Town
Treasurer Josiah Carter appeared before
the Selec.mcn yesterday. The Selectmen
state that Carter's deficiency, as it appears
on paper, now amounts to over s50.oOo, but
Carter claims that great deal of what now
seems a deficiency Is in reality notes
on which no money ever passed, but rep
resents the amount turned over to the sink
ing fund of the Commissioners years ago.
when the latter took charge of the indebted
ess of the town. Carter's bonds cannot be
found in the town vault. although It is
known that they were there q short time
ago Carter refuses to give up his books to the
town. claiming that they are private prop
erty. The Seiectmen believe that the aP
parent deficiency may be reduced, bat they
still think it will reach considerable
amount It has been arranged to compare
Carter's books with those Of the Selectnen.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-10-10
q. O. q Z.

Considerable curiosity and no less amuse'
ment was caused yesterday at the new de-
pot by a funny looking little locomotive.
black and ungainly, and as near counter
part of Stephenson's first attempt al steam
engines a. could be imagined. A HERALD
man inquired whose fossil locomouye It
O. &P. which translated means "get off and
push" Further questions developed the
TACT that 1t Is the motor of the Long Beach
railroad
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-10-10
A Big Opiu m Seizure.

SAN FRANCISCO, october 9.-The second
largest seizure OF smuggled opium ever
made at this port was made this evening by
Custom House officers. The opium con
sisted of 5000 five tael boxes of the Tai
Huen brand, and which is considered the
finest quality. The imported opium was
packed in tea boxes and had 1t not been
that one of the boxes fell on the wharf
while being landed, 1t is possible it might
all have gotten through without discovery.
The boxes came over in the Belgic, which
arrived last Thursday, and were consigned
to Chung, Yek & Co., this city. The value
of the seizure Is $40, 900. An effort will be
made to prove that the drug WAS in transit.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-10-10
WIND AND THUNDER STORMS.
California's Rainy Season I'm.
augurated.

NAPA, october 8.-The first rain OF the
season fell this afternoon, accompanied by
a heavy thunder storm. not sufficient, how
ever, to injure the grape crops.
AT VALLEJO.
VALLEJO, october "a heavy thunder
storm, accompanied by lightning and rain,
occurred here this morning.
SNOW AT TRUCKEE.
TRUcKEE, October "a terrific wind
storm prevailed yesterday and snow
storm to-day.
AT BIO VISTA.
RIO VISTA, october 9.-There was good
shower here this afternoon. laying the dust.
AT SUIsUN.
SUIsUN, October 9.-The first rain Of the
season began falling at 4 P. M, accompanied
by thunder and lightning. About 25-10oth
OF an inch fell. Tonight 1t Is cloudy.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-10-10
The Czar,s Position.

SOFIA, October o.. -Kaulbars. reply ing to
deputation, which claimed to represent the
municipal authorities of Rustchuck, said
the Gar authorized him to declare that his
ajesty did not intend to make Bulgaria a
Russian province. The regents daily ad
sia, as a friend to Bulgaria. Desired to save
the country and restore liberty.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-10-10
A ssKilIer,1 LYnched.

DENVER, Col, October "a Montrcse
special to the News this morning says: The
body of John f. McLees was found dangling
in mid air frem . gate beam at the stock
yards, having been dead several hours.
The cause of the hanging was as follows.
several weeks ago Billy McLees, his son, .
worthless "tin.horn" gambler, was ordered
to leave Montrose. Refusing to 60. the City
Marshal put him in the calabooso until mid
night. when he was put on the train and
forced to leave. His father, mining at Cow
Greek, learning of the fact,
DECLARED VENGEANCE
On the Marshal, Mayor and several MEM
bers of the Vigilance Committee, and came
to town armed with two revolvers. a bow lie
knife and shotgun. He became intoxi-
Gated and then started off to do his killing.
The officers learning Of his intent were on
the alert and succeeded in capturing and
lodging him in jail, from whence he was
taken at O'Clock this morning by the yigi.
lsntes and hung. The deceased has been
well known over the West for the past
twenty years.
AS A KILLER"
He was implicated in several killing al
fairs in Kansas towns, where he acted as
Marshal in 1881. He killed Col. Hayes at
Gunnison, Col. from which he barely eE-
eaped hanging. His people live at ooifey-
vile, Kansas.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-10-10
Am Order Changed.

SAN Francisco. october 9.-The order of
Gen. Howard, directing two troops of cav
airy, which have been serving in Arizona
under Gen. Miles, to quarter at San Diego,
has been couutermanded blythe Lieutenant
General, and the troops have been ordered
to proceed to this city.