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Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-15
SIMMONS, SUIT.
He Wants 100000 Damages for
His Trial last April.

SALINAS, CAL, February 14.-The
trial of E. F. M. Simmons against the
Pacific Improvement Company COM
menced in the Superior Court here
this morning. Simmons was formerly
manager Of the Hotel Del Monte, and
sues the company for $l0O, 900 damages
for having had him arrested and tried
on charge of setting fire to that hotel
when it burned last Ap.il. A jury
was obtained without difficulty. The
plaintiff has rested his case, and sew
eral witnesses have been examined
for the defence, who will likely 60
over the same ground as when Sim
mons was being prosecuted for incen-
diarism. At p. NJ. the Court ad
journed until tomorrow.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-15
The Great citrus Fair.

RIVERSIDE, February 14.-The Cit
rus fair still continues to draw large
attendance. 1t will continue three
days longer. On Thursday the chill
dren of the city schools will attend in
H body, and on Friday another excur-
sion from Los Angeles and other
points will close the fair.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-15
GENERAL GLEANINGs.
Picked UP by Reporters In and
About the Departments.

WASHINGTON, February a. The
subcommittee of the Committee on
Banking and Currency will report to
the full committee with favorable rec
concentrations, the bill authorizing
the issue of not more than $50 ,OOO, 900
nor less than $40, 900, GOO Of fractional
currency, in denominations of 5, 10,
25 and so cents.
The telegraph and telephone wires
recently removed from the corridor of
the House of Representatives by order
of Speaker Carlisle, were replaced to,
day, the order having been revoked
at the request of members who use
the wire frequently.
The Secretary of the Treasury has
ordered special agent to go to Water
town, N. Y, and make a thorough
Investigation of the alleged opium
frauds.
The President has approved the bill
removing the political disabilities of
H. H. Marmaduke, of Missouri.
The President expects to leave
Washington next Tuesday for short
visit to Florida, returning on Satur
day. He will be accompanied by
Mrs. Cleveland, the Secretary of the
Navy and Mrs. Whitney, and Col.
and Mrs. Lamont.
The Secretary Of State has directed
the establishment of United States
consular agency at Nanaimo, Van
couver Island, for the benefit of
American commerce, which is said to
be moving in that vicinity.
The President and Mrs. Cleveland
this evening gave their last public re-
ception of the season. Mrs. Cleve-
land was assisted by the ladies of the
Cabinet.
A special committee has reported
to the Citizens Committee 100 plans
to reorganize the government of the
District of Columbia by the appoint
ment by the President of COM
missioner to have supreme direction
OF the city's affairs, and fifteen coun.
Gilman, who will maintain much the
same relation to him that the alder
men bear to the mayor in other cities.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-15
Wool AND wORsTED.
An Association OF Manufacture
Formed I'm New York.

Formed I'm New York.
New York, February 14.-About
200 woolen and worsted manufacturers
and commission merchants of the
country, met to-day and perfected an
organization to be known as the
"Woolen Goods Association" with
headquarters in this city.
The committee reported that it
would be exceedingly difficult to for
mulate an uniform system of terms
and discounts, but it would meet the
necessities of all the various descrip-
tions Of xoolen fabrics. Numerous
recommendations were made. Cases
of under-valuation Of imported WOOL
en- goods have attracted the attention
of members of the organization for
the purpose Of looking after such un-
dervaluation. The Secretary of the
Treasury, it is stated, has agreed to
appoint an agent of the Government,
the manufacturers to pay his salary.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-15
Think He was Murdered.

SAN DIEGO, February 14.--The Cor
oner's jury in the case of Antoine De-
has, the chief OF the Indians around
Tia Juana, and whose body was found
there on Sunday, returned verdict
charging Quatro, an Indian in whose
company he was last seen, with the
murder.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-15
Unknown Dead.

SACRAMENTO, February IA. = The
body Of an unknown man was found
dead in cabin to-day with small
hole, evidently produced by an awl
near the corner Of the eye. The cor
oner will investigate the case.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-15
Rioting I'm Guayaquil.

PANAMA, February 14.-A serious
riot is reported from Guayaquil,
growing out Of the accommodation
of Judges of the Supreme Court by a
Spanish priest temporarily in charge
of the bishopric. A mob, in which
we're many of the best-known citizens
stoned the bishopric and residence of
DIR. Nervia, the legal adviser of the
episcopate DIR. Nervia and the police
fired on the crowd and killed and
wounded several. More trouble is
feared.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-15
NORTHERN NE ws.
COal.Lands to be opened mp in
British COlu m bia. 1ts

VICTORIA, B. G., February IA
Dunsmuir & Co. will Immediately
commence the opening up of large
extent Of coal-lands in the Como
District. This is some ten miles in
length and will necessitate the con-
struction of about thirteen miles Of
railroad and a large extent of whar-
fage. The railway survey will be
completed in two weeks time, and
seven hundred men will then pro-
ceed for the purpose of building the
railway and wharves, and developing
the mines. The owners anticipate
being in a position to ship coal from
the new mines early in the fall.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-15
Run AgrOund.

SAN FRANCISCO, February IA. "A
dispatch received at the Merc1 ants
Exchange states that the schooner II.
Bendel went ashore at Fish Rock,
Mendocino county, early this morn
ing. The crew was saved and the
vessel is resting easy.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-15
A STRING OF ACCIDENTS.
Several Ian dslides I'm the Gas
cade Mountains.

cade Mountains.
TACOMA, February 14.-A west bound
train was nearing Roza, on the east
side of the switchback over the Cas-
cade mountains, when large houl-
der came down on the track derailing
the train. The mail car was COM
pletely wrecked. A wrecking train
was sent out from Ellensburg which
cleared the track. AS it was return
ing o landslide suddenly came down
on the train. When The train was
stopped, Colonel Ramsey rushed for
ward to see what was the trouble,
when another landslide came down
and carried him into the Yakima
river. He was rescued, badly bruised
about the head and side. Several
others were slightly bruised.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-15
STRUCK A sNAG.
Exciting Meeting of the ANTI
Poverty Society.

Exciting Meeting of the Anti.
Poverty society.
New York, February 14.-The An
ti-Poverty Society has struck on
rock. At meeting of tie executive
committee last night, DR.. McGlynn,
as president of the society, announced
that he had appointed ten new mem-
bers of the committee. This was
charged as an attempt to pack the
committee in his favor in order to
stave off possible censure of himself
for his recent criticism OF Henry
George. A row ensued and the fac
tions separated. Each then reorgan-
lied and read the other faction out Of
the society.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-15

valuable property in San Francisco,
gave birth to a boy to-day. Walker
ley was married about year before
his death, and shortly before his
death made a provision in his will
that if the child should be born alive
it should receive from his estate
$l00, 900, besides bequeathing $10O,O
to the mother.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-15
To Moe. In Aphil.

SAN FRANcIsco, February 14.-Ell-
wood Cooper, President Of the State
Board of Horticulture, has fixed April
9th as the date for the next meeting
of the State Fruit Growers Conven-
tion, which will be held at Santa
Barbara, and Is expected to continue
four days. The State Board Of Horti-
culture win also, meet at the same
time and place.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-15
south American News.

WASHINGTON, February A. The
United States consul at Callao re-
ports that the cholera is abating at
Valparaiso and Santiago.
Owing to lack of confidence in the
Peruvian governmnet, the paper money
recently issued by it has so depreci-
ated as to be almost worthless.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-15
A Change AM Round ,

LONDON, February 14.-It is official
ly announced that Sir Michael Hicks
Beach has been appointed president
of the Board of Trade in place OF Lord
Stanley, of Preston, who will succeed
Lord Lansdowne as Governor General
of Canada,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-15
Extensive Fruit Far ming.

HoLLIsTER, February 14.-Reliable
estimates place the number of vines
to be set out this year in san Benito
county, at 100000. At least 20,-
600 fruit trees are to be planted. The
demand for trees greatly exceeds the
supply.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-15
PERSECUTION TO CEASE.
RUssl AND ENGLAND.
An Important Treaty Undel
CONFEDERATION.

LONDON, February 14.-A dispatch
from Paris to the Times says
Authentic information has been re-
ceived from St. Petersburg that Lord
Randolph Churchill, on his recent
visit submitted to the Gear proposal
relative to England's policy as regards
Russia. The proposition was
that Russia should be left
liberty of action in Europe on condi-
ton that she does not further en-
croach upon Afghanistan territory.
1t is stated that the Gear favors this
policy and if it should be adopted
would even not object to Afghanistan
becoming an integral part of India.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-15
He Likes California.

MONTEREY, February 14.-Joseph
Pulitzer, proprietor of the New York
World, and Captain Emery, of the
United States steamship Thetis, who
are at the Hotel del Monte with their
families, will remain here about three
months.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-15
A Debt Discharged.

SAN DIEGO, February l4.-The Cali
fornia Cenlral Railway Company has
placed in the hands of the County
Clerk the sum of $65, $3.50 in payment
for lands recently condemned in the
case Of that company, versus George
F. Hooper and others.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-15
He shot Himself.

SANTA Rosa, February 14.-Lewis
Jacob Hawkins, an old resident of the
county, was killed this evening by a
pistol shot. 1t is not known whether
the affair was accidental or suicide.
The shot was fired in a bedroom ad-
joining the one occupied by lis sick
daughter, and when the family ar
rived his body was lying on the floor.
A large bullet-hole was in the center
Of the forehead, and the weapon lay
between his legs.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-15
Heavy Rain at nTodesto.

MODESTO, February 14.-The heavi-
est rain ever remembered in this vi
cinity fell at S O'Clock this evening.
It continued twenty-five minutes,
during which time forty-seven one
hundredths of rain fell, making it five
inches and a quarter for the season
against three ninety-three one
hundredths for corresponding period
last year.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-15
A Big strike Pending.

PHILADELPHIA, February 14.-From
a telegram received to day from Mas
ter Workman Lewis, it is believed
that all the engineers, firemen and
pumpmen in the Schuykill mining
region are to be called out on strike
on Saturday. Should this occur it
would result in the flooding of all the
idle mines and cause damage which
months of time could hardly undo.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-15
Death of seth Kinman,

EUREKA, CAL, February 14.-Seth
Kinman, the old pioneer trapper,
died at his home at Table Bluff yes.
teiday, as the result of an amputa.
tion OF his leg last January. The
deceased came to this State in 1850.
In 1857 he presented Buchanan with
presidential chair of elk horns; in
1864 similar one to Lincoln; in 1866
a grizzly-bear chain to Andrew John
son, and in 1876 au elk-horn to R. B.
Hayes.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-15
A boo m I'm ship.building.

SAN FRANcIsco, February 14.-The
proprietors Of the Fulton Iron Works
are about to establish a new ship
yard. Contracts for building twelve
new steam schooners during the COM
ing summer will be made with various
firms and lumber merchants. The
machinery will be put in by the
Fulton Iron Works: Ihe eallysel
~ - HRllpz nm ~ 9
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-15
Railroad Inspectiol, .

The NEEDLES, February 14.-H. G..
Mutt, president ,of the Atlantic and
Pacific, G. w. Smith, general manager
Of the Santa Fe, Major Morrill,, gen
eral manager of the st. Louis and San
Francisco; and J. H. Scott and A. A.
Gaddes, the new IN anager of the At
lantic and Pacific, have been inspect
ing the road. The party is travelling
on special train and leaves for San
Diego tomorrow.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-15
Austrian Advices.

LONDON, February 14.-Advices
from Vienna to the Standard say that
thenegotiations for aRussia andFrench
alliance are in a very forward con-
dition. France only hesitates as to
when the treaty ought to be signed
and how to keep it secret from Bis
marck, who, it is expected, would at
once declare war on learning of the
compact.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-15
A Public.splrited POLICY.

REDDINa, February l4.-At q meet
ing Of leading citizens tonight a prop
osition to bond the city for seweraee
and grading was discussed, and it was
unanimously decided to instruct the
City Trustees to call an election to
vote 5000 worth Of bonds for that
purpose.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-15
MORMON REJOICING.
Over the Victory Gained Overl ths
Gentiles at the Pc lis.

SALT LAKE, February 1.-THE
Deseret News, the official organ Of the
Mormon Church, in its issue this
evening boasts Of the victory won at
the polls yesterday as a great conquest
for the peoples, or, as it is better
known, the Mormon party. 1t SAYS
that the result is a most gratifying
one to the peoples party, and proves
that since the last August elections
they have gained, while their oppo-
nents have retrogated. The ticket,
exclusive from Gentle candidates, re-
ceived $50 majority out of total OF
200 votes.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-15
war ON the Socialists.

BERLIN, February 14.-The Reich
stag to-day approved Of the anti-So-
cialist bill in the form recommended
by the committee, rejecting all the
governments proposals for increased
stringency.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-15
RAGING AGAIN.

Smallpox Spreading Along the
water Front in Frisco.
SAN Francisco, February 14.-The
smallpox epidemic, which the Health
Officers supposed was under control,
it is said has seemingly broken out
again, this time along the water front.
Several cases have been sent to the
pesthouse recently from that quarter,
and there are six more to-day. Many
suppose that the disease is traceable
to the China steamers.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-15
THE HOUSE.
"A Host of Committee Reports
Presented.

WAsHINaroN, February 14.-In the
House to-day, Mills, from the Com
mittee on Ways and Means, reported
a bill to provide for the purchase ol
United States bonds by the Secretary
Of the Treasury to the Committee Of
the whole.
Caswell. from the Committee Oh
Judiciary, reported bill for the re-
lief of importers of animals for breed
ing purposes.
O'Farrell, from the Committee on
Mines and Mining, reported a reso-
luton for an investigation of mining
debris in California. To the House
calendar.
The House Judiciary Committee
has ordered reported substitute for
Stones bill, intended to prevent the
interference of Federal Courts with
State officials in the discharge of their
duties. The substitute will take the
form of declaration that nothing in
the statutes defining the duties OF
Federal Courts shall he construed as
to authorize any officer Of State to
perform any duty upon the order Of
the Federal authorities not imposed
on him by the constitution or the laws
Of the State of which he is an officer.
The House Committee on Judiciary
has agreed to favorable report on
the direct tax bill which has passed
the Senate. It was amended by the
committee 80 as to direct the Cover
nors who have the disbursement Of
the money to make the payments di-
rect to those entitled to them.
HoAR's RESOLUTION.
A favorable report was also deter
mined upon for the Hoar resolution to
amend the constitution changing the
inauguration day of the President
from March 4th to April Both.
The House Committee on Com
merce to-day decided to report favor
bly, the bill to charter the Nicaragua
Canal Company. The committee in
serted two amendments in the orig
inal bill, the first requiring that q
majority Of the directors of the COM
pany be American citizens and the
second providing that the President of
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-15
DEATH BY BYxLECTRICYTY.
Interesting Dill introduced In
the New Jersey Legislature.


TRENTON, N. j., February IA. I'm
the Senate to-day bill was introduc-
ed providing for the death penalty to
heareafter be inflicted by electricity.
The act provides that in sentencing q
criminal the Judge shall name a week
during which the execution shall take
place, and the sheriff of the county
shall select day not previously to be
made known to any one except per-
sons allowed to be present at execu-
tions. These shall be the sentencing
Judge, the prosecuting attorney,
two physicians, twelve reputable citi-
zens, two clergymen (if requested and
seven assistant sheriffs. The corpse
subsequently must be buried with
enough quick lime to consume it, or
it may be given up for dissecting pur-
poses. Newspapers are prohibited
from reporting the execution, further
than bare mention of the event.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-15
QUITE A SENSATION.

Interest Umab0ted I'm the Opium
Smugg ling Expose.
San FRANCISCO. February 14.-The
Custom House people and every one
in any way connected with the Fed
era Government officers in this city
continue to talk OF the published state.
ment of the opium ring. There was
little news developed to-day in regard
to the contrabandits There are real
ly nothing but rumors going the
rounds and the information is appa-
rently correct but incapable Of verif-
cation.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-15
After the Apaches.

NoGALEs, February 14.-The latest
with regard to the little band OF dep
redating Apaches in Mexico is to the
effect that they recently robbed the
Chino Ranch in Chihuahua and
then took refuge to the Mex
leo Mountains. Col. Roster
lizkey with party of federal
troops and a number of scouts has
gone to the mountains where he will
make a thorough scout OF the Indian
haunts.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-15

Born with = Goldsn spssn.
i San FRANcgsco, February M.-The
widow Of Captain WilliHn Walkezlsy.
u 0akssnd, ) ospftelist and oNusf 4
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-15
Soon Recovered.

SANTA ANA, February 14'-A valua-
BILE horse, belonging to Henry Owens,
was stolen last night, but the thiei
was captured to-day at San Juan Cap
istrano and the property recovered.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-15
A Ncero Lxnehedl.

PrNoKNsxvlLLR, Ill, February II,
Early this mornins = mob lyncho&
Alcnso Holly {aelese n ~ II
s'e'ss''|
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-15

ODESSA, February 14.-The manag-
ers of the Southwestern Railway,
pursuant to Government orders, are
holding its entire freight 8, stem at
the disposal of the Government.
Large contingents of Ural Cossacks
are reported to be coming westward.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-15
Emperor William to-day. In the
evening the Chancellor gave a politi-
cal banquet.
cha mberIain,s Intentiou..

LONDON, February A. Joseph
Chamberlain announces that he hopes
to resume his place in the House of
Commons by March 18th.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-15
Chicago,s New Police Chic

CmcAao, February IA. - Captain
Geo. w. Hubbard, was this evening
!appoinfod Chief of Police TO succeed
m lpiGk 8, Ebezsold, ~ oirnod #
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-15
COERCION AND CRIME.
Parliamentary Debate on
Affairs in Ireland.
WIDELY-DIVIDED OPINION.
An Irishman Defined as Man
Who Does Not Care for
Law of Any Kind.
Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD

Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD
LONDON, February 14.-In the
House of Commons to-day Trevelyan
resumed his debate on the address to
reply to the Queens speech. Coercion,
he said, had done a little to suppress
crime, but great deal to shock pub
lie opinion. Sir George reminded the
leaders of the Liberal Unionists that
after six months of the Carnarvon
regime they had voted for the exten-
sion of local government in Ireland.
Why we're they now silent?
Major Saunderson taunted Trevel-
yam with his change of opinion, and
quoted extracts from the latter's
speech, denouncing the league and
Gladstone's policy. The Parnellites,
Saunderson said were men who were
never law-abiding and never would
be, let the law be what it may. An
Irishman is not man who naturally
sympathizes with law of any kind.
Labouchere said that Major Saun-
derson was the mouthpiece of the
Conservative club, which had been
formed to compel reluctant govern
ment to protect the interests Of Irish
landlords. His speech was an evil
dence of the failure of coercion, be-
cause he demanded more coercion.
Thomas Russell (Liberal Unionist
member for Tyrone) made long
speech, commenting the Government
policy.
Clancy replied on behalf of the Par
nellites.
Anderson, member for Elgin and
Nairn, Liberal, gave notice that he
would introduce an amendment to the
address in favor of the appointment
| OF q land commission similar to the
Irish commission for Scotland, where
the fall in the price OF produce has
rendered it impossible to pay rents
unless they are reduced.
Gladstone will speak on Parnells
amendment to the address in relation
to coercion on Thursday or Friday
next. None of the Liberal Unionist
leaders intend to speak on the amend
ment.
PERSECUTION TO CEASE.
At Cabinet council held to-day il
was decided to instruct the Irish ex
ecutive to cease the prosecution o
newspapers for publishing reports o1
meetings Of the suppressed branches
OF the League. Arrangements have
been made for division on the Par.
nell amendment on Thursday. The
Conservative Wings are confdeht
that they will have majority of 81
on the division.
H. The government has abandoned fol
the present, further imprisonment o.
William O'Brien, Member Of Parlia.
| ment,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-15
nfaranrk Wuev.

BHRLm, February l4.-Prince Bis
nssk hsi : lens audlsnce With ~
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-15
The Railroad war

CHICAGO, February 14.-The Bur-
lington to-day carried out its threat,
and put in reduced grain rates from
Nebraska points and the Missouri
river to Chicago, 1t is understood
that the st. Paul, Rock Island, and
Northwestern will combine to keep up
the old rates on corn.
Death Preferred to Imprfsonment
BosToN, February l4.-Mrs. Robin
son, sentenced to life imprisonment
for poisoning, refuses to eat and de:
clares her intention to starve herseli
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1888-11-08
Saw the Connection.

"Is that check good for anything?'
asked passengea off the Lake Shore
road of the policeman at the Detroit
and Milwaukee depot yesterday.
mo, sir" replied the officer, after
an inspection. "That's confidence
mans check. How much did you let
him have ?"
"Thirty dollars
"Well, you have been swindled.
Didn't you ever read of their games ?''
"Lots of times"
"And yet you were roped in?'
eyes"
"I can't help you any,"
81 don't want you to. [ want you
to look at this
He handed the officer parcel which
npon being opened, was found to con-
tain large bunch OF human hair
which had been pulled out by the
roots, together with piece of mans
ear.
"And count this" added the man
as he held out roll of money,
"Here are $40, and what does it all
mean ?" asked the officer.
"I'm the man that was swindled
This truck belonged to the chap who
thought he had caught a sucker. See
the connection Closely observe my
left eye See any squssh in there
Feel my head. Any soft spots any
where around Ira la, old boy, and
tell 'em not to weep for yours trulyp-
Detroit Free Press.