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Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-08-11
BAY CITY BREEZES.
Reduced Express Rates Stra w
BOnd dsmen-Vandali d Etc.

SAN FRANCISCO, August l0.-John J.
Valentine, General Manager of Wells,
Fargo Il Co.'s Express, announces a re.
duction in express charges from here to
New York of $l4 per hundred pounds, in
stead OF the old rates Of $l5.
The discovery of straw bondsmen
among the Chinese continues. Yester-
day in the Federal Courts the bonds of
twelve remanded Chinese were ordered
forfeited, as the men did not appear
when wanted. The forfetures aggregate
$36, 900 and the bondsmen are supposed
to be worth thirty-six cents.
The sloop yacht Thetis, the favorite
yacht of the Corinthian feet was wrecked
Wednesday night on the rocks Just out
side Fort Point. She is now alongside
the wharf, having sunk soon after she
was hauled off the rocks, and towed into
port. Her rudder is gone and there is a
big hole in her bottom. 1t is thought
some miscreants cut her loose last night
for sport or for spite.
Governor Waterman in his proclama.
ton dated August 10th setting apart
September 9th or this this year Septem-
Der 10th, as legal holiday, celebrating
the admission of California into the
Union, says the request to make this
day holiday came with force and earn
est patriotic feeling from the Native
Sons OF the Golden West, an organiza-
tion peculiarly California in its nature
and tendency, and that the request is
entirely in consonance with his own
views, as no State in the Union is more
justified in expressing gratitude in the
part she has already done, rejoicing
with exceeding gladness in the present,
and looking forward to glorious realiza-
ton in the future.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-08-11
WORSE THAN DEATH.
A Sane Wife Imprisoned by
SCheninR Husba nd

LOUISVILLE, August lO.- Mrs. Mary
Sullivan, who, after three years impris.
onment in an insane asylum at Anchor.
age and private insane asylum at Gin
cinnati, and who was recently released
as sane, has brought suit against her
husband, charging that he had put her
in the asylum to get her property. She
says she had treatment at Anchorage
which made her confinement worse than
death. Brawny idiots, used by the off,
cials as assistants, were left to bite and
tear the patient with little restraint. She
asserts that her father left her consider
able property, which her husband threw
away in a business failure. He after
ward refused to support the family, and
she for many years previous to her in
generation, by a purchasing agency,
made large profits, with which she sup
piled the family needs and bought real
estate. 1t was the latter that her hus-
band sought to secure.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-08-11
JOEL'S LITTLE GAME,
Tried to Work Country POstma a sters
and Got CauRht.

New YORK, August 10.-Several days
ago Chairman Bryce, of the National
Democratic Campaign Committee re-
ceived letter from Postmaster Mills, of
Mason, Ills, asking him as to the au-
thorization of a certain National Badge
Company in this city to solicit funds for
Democratic campaign expenses. The
postmaster enclosed circular from the
Badge Company, and alledged news
paper clippings showing the necessity
OF postmasters contributing to be retained
in office, Bryce notified Mills that the
company was swindle. Inspector
Byerns took up the case and found that
there was no Badge company at the ad-
dress given, but an individual named
Joel Smith had an Office in the building
in the office of the daily Mail. He was
arrested Wednesday, and confessed. He
arrived here recently from Denver and
concocted the scheme which had heen
quite successful. Smiths about 81 years
old and married. He is held Ior ex-
animation.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-08-11
MEETING OF ENGINEERS.
Burlington Strikers at Logger
heads with Chief Arthur

ST.. LOUIS, August 10.-Little beyond
organization was accomplished at yester-
days meeting of the Locomotive En-.
gineers. The fact leaked out that the
Burlington strikers are at loggerheads
with Chief Arthur. Chief Arthur said
tonight: The object of the meeting now
being held is to ascertain If anything can
be offered in solution of the Burlington
strike, or in the interest of the Brother
hood generally. The strike is still on
and no proposition for a compromise is
now being considered. The Burlington
did offer compromise, but the Brother
hood rejected it unanimously. There
will be no compromise, save upon basis
of $3.50 and 81 per day, and the rein
stating of all the old engineers.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-08-11
A CHINESE OUTRAGE.
AK collectors Assaulted While
DischafgfnR Their Dutv

RED BLUFF, CAL, August 1O.-While
the County Assessor and several deputies
were endeavoring to get the Chinese fruit
plckers at Deer Creek together yesterday
ior the purpose OF collecting their poll
taxes, one Chinaman who had been dis
covered in hiding, struck Deputy Brown
several times with club and the latter
was compelled to fire in selt-defense,
wounding the Chinaman in the leg.
Other Chinese thereupon rushed On
Brown and but for the assistance of the
Assessor and other deputies, he would
have been severely handled. The party
had to take to their buggy, and were fol-
lowed some distance by the enraged
Chinese.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-08-11
Next Year at Los Angeles.

CHICO, Cal, August 10.-The twenty
third annual session of the Improved
Order of Redmen adjourned sine die yes
terday afternoon, to hold their next Con-
vention at Los Angeles next year.
Resolutions were adopted, thanking the
Chico citizens for many courtesies ex-
tended. A banquet was given yesterday
evening and the delegates were after
wards serenaded by band.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-08-11
c. A. SUMNER Il co.

$70O-Lot 30x160, New Depot st. near Pearl,
is worth FL 800 at the very lowest,
$l,0OO-LOt 5Ox1lS, on Adams ST. near Hoover;
half cash. This is sure bargain in
the midst Of substantial improvements.
81, ,1Oo-Lot 5214x175, Montgomery, near Hay
y, ooo ward ward st.; graded aud curbed.
~, l,2oO-52I2xl75, Ocean, near Broadway, close
to the proposed park
81, ,3OO-Lot 69x166, Matte st., near Severance
Offered at half its value for short
$3.O00-Lot 53x125, Seventh st., on elevated
ground, north side near Logan ave.
81, 1,30O-House 6 rooms, Bryant ave-, near Yer.
So 40O-House, 6 rooms, Blaine, near Tenth.
$3, ,ooo-House, rooms, Olive, near Pico.
FOR LEASE.
40 feet on Main, near Third
80 feet on Main, cor Mayo.
"A feet on Spring, near Fifth.
70 feet on Los Angeles, near Second.
100 feet on Second, near Alameda.
80 feet on Fourth, near San Pedro.
TO LET
Store on Also, near Alameda $40
soTe sew sDTSf oD oSe s Man s T@sS Hss "a $40
store on Olive ST., near Eighth, 800.
Store on Seventh near Main, $40
Office in prominent position on lease.
wANTED-Houses to Rent.
FOR TRADE.
4-room House, close in. for lots.
S-room House, corner on cable road, to trade
for country property.
Fine corner lot and three inside lots for ranch
improved property, or a business.
Get our pamphlet on Los Angeles for free dis
tribution.
Apply to
G. A. SUMNER & co.
Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers, 81 North
Main Street. jy17tf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-08-11
THE TRAP SPRUNG .

The priest read his prayers; the men
signi6ed that they had nothing to saw.
Inc plack caps were drawn down, an
awful look OF despair passed over Max
weil's face and his knees trembled. The
nooses were adjusted and at 8 :53 the
drop. fell. Landgraf never moved mus
Gle thereafter. Not SO with Maxwell.
When he fell his breast heaved convul-
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-08-11

Have for Sale
7-room House on Ellis SO 900
Broom House on PicO st. t.................$11, 900
oroom House on Adele st st...............$ So, 500
4-room House on Second dst...............$1,9O st. 800
S'room House, Magnolia ave., snap bar
Lot on Main, near Eighth st. Snap bargain.
Lot on Adams, near Figueroa st. Snap bargain.
Lot Belmont st., forced sale, is snap bar
For Rent
Groom Cottage, Temple st.; will lease for
sSoi ''..''.... ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $40
3-room House, Brent st., near Temple st $15
broom House. King st S25
4-rOOm House, Patton st. S16
7-rOOm House, Fourth st. t.S S75
For Exchange
Property in Kansas. Illinois, Missouri, Mime
sofa, Iowa, and other States for property in
California.
Stock Ranches, Dairy and Fruit Farms, Alfalfa
Lands, and vast amount of other property
houses, lots and lands for sale, rent or ex-
change.
Rents collected.
Money loaned.
Government lands located
Stocks and Bonds bought and sold jy12 3m
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-08-11
MISCELLANEOUS.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Los Angeles and San Diego
REAL ESTATE AGENCY,
NV. Cor. First and Fort Sts.

- Free Carriage to show Property. IN
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-12-20
THE MAN WHO WAS ELECTED.
A Crank Who Wants Cleveland to Turn
Over the Presidency to Him.
Washington telegram.l

Washington telegram.
The man who thinks he has been elected
President to succeed the present incumbent
has already turned up and wants to oust
Mr.. Cleveland right away. He is crank
named G. w. Jamison and says he Is from
Hartsville, Bucks County. Pa. Officials at
the White House have been annoyed by the
man, who has paid frequent visits there for
tho purpose OF seeing the, President:
He Is about As years old and we'll
dressed. and presents the appearance
of man in good circumstances. Early
in the morning and late in the evening he
appeared to see the President on important
business. Each time he appeared he carried
in his hands a bundle OF manuscript and
newspapers. On dozen or more sheets OF
legal-cap paper he has written what pur-
ports to be report by the Secretary OF the
Navy. This convinced the officials that the
man was crank. and Sergeant Johnson
notified him to keep away from the White
House. One day he managed to slip in un-
noticed with visiting delegation, and
when discovered by the officials he was up
stairs on his way to the Presidents room.
Sergeant Johnson then put him out and
again warned him to keep away under a
threat of arrest This. however. did not
frighten him. and few hours later he re-
turned in cab and again insisted on seeing
the President. He was sent away from the
door. Later on the officials discovered that
the visitor had left his coat. He returned to
Jno MnlC6 HOUSE anu was pldCou uhuoL hh-
rest. He was taken to the sanitary office,
where he was questioned by Sanitary Officer
Frank. He said that he was a widower and
had four children. whom he left in charge
of Mrs. Rutherford.
There was an election last month" re-
marked the stranger.
Il believe there was" said the officer.
WELL" said Jamison. there is mistake
as to the man who was elected. Cleveland
and another man ran. Cleveland was de-
feated. but the other man was not elected. !"
who was?" asked the officer.
Il was" he answered. And came here
to see that President Cleveland turns over
the Office to me and not to the other man.
EXPENSES OF THE STATES.
A Table Showing the Population, Tax
Levy and Expenditures OF the Several
States.
Below Is presented an interesting table
showing the tax levy. population and expen-
ditures OF the various States OF the Union:
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-12-20
CHICAao,s GREAT EXPLOSION.
Three Men Killed and Others Wounded
Loss Over 100000.
rChfoaoo arnaofal

The loss Of life by the exposlon In David
divers at-meal mill in this city was not
SO great as feared. Three men were killed
and others wounded. The financial loss will
reach 100000. The explosion Is believed to
have been caused by the igniting OF mill
dust. The scene presented after the catas-
trophe was one OF thrilling desolation, The
oatmeal mill was blazing wreck. and half
a dozen adjoining buildings were on fire.
The spectacle presented at the time OF the
explosion was one OF startling grandeur,
and Is thus described by police officer:
Il was startled by column OF fire that
leaped from the roof OF the mill. a sudden
glow at all its windows, and dull noise.
The mill was on fire. A second fash. more
vivid than the first. lighted the mill. The
ground shook and a hoarse roaring began:
The roof OF the mill rose before my eyes and
cracked open like an overbaked muffin; the
walls spread; thousand jets OF fire burst
from the widening gaps In the masonry; a
wave Of the air struck me with solid force;
falling bricks began to pelt the roofs and
roadway about me, and then With a
thunderous crash tho mill sunk from
view and sea OF nre boiled above
the spot where it had lately stood :
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-12-20
BRITAIN'S GRAND HORSE
PURCHASED By AN AMERICAN FOR A
FABULOUS AMOUNT.
The Winner OF the Derby Races Sold for
ss5,OOO-A Crank Who Wants Cleveland
TO Turn Over the Presidency 10 Him-Ex-
penseB OF the States.

The Winner OF the Derby Races Sold for
ss5,OOO--A Crank Who Wants Cleveland
to Turn Over the Presidency 20 Him-Ex-
penses OF the ststeS
New York speciall
The Derby winner, Ormonde. has been
sold to an American for fi7.O00 This Is
next to the biggest price ever paid for
stallion. The buyer is said 70 be John A.
Morris. OF Throgg's Neck. L. l.. who has
made millions out of the lottery business.
The purchase OF Ormonde Is lottery busi-
ness OF the widest sort. The horse OF the
century. the winner OF the triple crown. the
mighty successor OF West Australian.
Gladiateur. and Lord Lyon, the champion
of the English turf the invinclble Ormonde.
Is "roarer." IL he were not no amount OF
American dollars could have induced the
Duke OF Westminster to have parted with
him. All the resources OF science have
OF his malady. At the close OF
tho racing season OF 1886 Ormonde
was universally and justly regarded as the
grandest horse in the world. II he had
broken down. his value as a sire would at
least have been as great as the sum $4,000
given by the Duke of Westminster for Or
monde s grandsire. Doncaster. and for many
years to come the winner Of the Derby. the
st. Leger, and the 1000 Guineas. would
probably have held his court In Eaton Hall.
IN CneSnlfe, as worthy SUCCESSOR 10
Touchstone and Pantaloon. to Doncaster
and Ben dor. But being touched in the
wind his noble owner had no use for him.
and sold him to an American for $S5,000.
This sum. preposterous as It seems. Is
$1,000 less than Lord Dupplin paid to Mr..
Gosden for Petrarch. the st. Leger winner
in 1876. O,monde is five years old.
He is not perfect beauty. nor
is he q perfect horse to the eye. His
color is dark bay. with the black rising
nearly to the hooks. There is great deal
of daylight under him. Some people call
him leggy. He is over sixteen hands. a
powerful. rangy. and impressive creature.
The shoulders are long. bold. and sloping;
the neck is short and thick: the feet and
legs are firm as steel, and the quarters are
superb. Ill-fortune seems to follow the
noted race-horses imported from England
to the United States. Prince Charlie, who
was purchased In England only four or
five years ago, died in 1886. His
owner at once secured Lord Falmouth 8
Derby winner. Kingcraft, to take his place.
Kingcraft died on the steamship that
was bringing him over. 1t is a singular co:
incidence that Blue Gown. the winner Of
the Derby two years before him, also died
on the voyage to this country. There are.
however, two Derby winners now in the
United States-Iroquois and st. Blaise.
Nearly two years ago 1t was suggested that
the Duke OF Westminster send Ormonde to
Kentucky. where. 1t was believed. he might
be cured Of roaring. 1t is rumored that
Mr.. Morris bought Ormonde for Senator
George Hearst. OF California
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-12-20
MICHIGAN LEGISLATURE
POLITICAL COMPLEXION AT OPEN
ING OF NEXT SESSION

The Senate VIII Have "a Republicans, 8
Democrats, and One Contested Seat-The
House VIII Have 10 Republicans and so
Democrats--The Personnel.
The political complexion of the next
Michigan Legislature, at the opening Of
the session, will be as follows: In the
Senate there will be "a Republicans and
8 Democrats, with the seat from the Sec
ond District likely to be contested. In the
House there will be 20 Republicans and
80 Democrats. The following is COM
plete list Of members, with the postoffice
addresses of nearly all. In the list the
names of Democrats are indicated by an
asterisk (+):
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-12-20

A CoBBLER at Petersburg, Va, whit
ties out his shoe-pegs, makes his own
last, melts his own wax, pulls his bristles
out of his own hogs, and makes a uniform
charge of 25 cents for job, no matter
whether IL Is q new sole or only patch.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-12-20

ACCORDING to the Union (Oregon)
Scout, q hip bone nearly as large as mans
body was found in the Wallowa brick
yard A rib, seven feet long, was also
found. The bones are probably parts of
the skeleton of some huge extinct animal.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-12-20

A MAN near Washington, Ca, has the
coat he was married in twenty-five years
ago, and says IL is his mascot, as when he
puts II on good luck attends all he sets his
-
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-12-20

Two SISTERS named Adami have been
sent TO the Napa, Cal, Insane Asylum.
Their minds we're upset by the gibberish
of notorious San Francisco astrologer
named Dahm.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-12-20

THE little Princess Of the Netherlands,
when she becomes Queen of Holland, will
be one of the richest, IL not the richest,
soyereigns In Europe,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-12-20

A PHILADELPHIA dancing master, who
has returned from an extended trip abroad,
says that everywhere on the continent of
Europe Americans are considered the best
dancers In the world.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-12-20

AT country picnic in Massachusetts,,
an old gentleman of seventy-six had
lively waltz with an old lady of eighty
one. Another couple danced together
whose combined ages were l6l.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-12-20

THE coldest town in the world is Wer-
choiansk, in Siberia, where the mercury
has sometimes recorded a temperature Of
80 below zero.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-12-20

A PURE Arab mare, the first and only
one in this country, has been imported by
q New York gentleman for breeding pur-
noses.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-12-20
ssnor ssra.ta,s New CsbInst.

A special from Madrid says: The new
Cabinet Is announced as follows:
Promier-Senor Bagasta.
Minister Of Foreign Affairs-Senor Armiio.
Minister Of Finance-senor Gonzales.
Minister Of the Inter.or-Senor Cap de Pom.
Minister OF Justice-Senor Cara'al
Minister Of Commerce-Fenor XiqufnA.
Minister OF Warden. Chinchilla.
Minister OF Marine-Admiral Arias.
Minister Of the ColonIes-senor Beicerra.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-12-20

MRS. HARRISON is very fond Of
Browning, Of company, and Of amateur
theatricals.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-12-20

JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN has o stock Of
orchids worth $4,000.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-12-20
Michigan state News.

Michigan State News.
AN EIGHTEEN-YEAR-oLD CRIME.
Capt. John Waddles was one of the
best-known sailors on the lakes twenty
years ago and resident Of Chatham, Ont.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-12-20

THE rising ge.sration-folks getting up
In the morning.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-12-20

SOCIETY MEETINGS.

NJ. +. CHURCH-Rev. ]. w Tay.or, Pastor.
Services at II o'clock a. m and ~ p. m. Sum
day school at II IN. Prayer meeting every
Thursday evening at 7la o'clock. All ara cor
daily invited TO attend.
G2AYLING LODGE, No. $50, y. q A. NJ,
meets I'm regular communication on Thursday
evening on CT before the full Of the moon.
Transient members are fraternally invited Ia
attend. JF HUM, W.. M
A. TAYLOR, Secretary.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-12-20

MARVIN POST, No. 24O, G. A. r., meets the
second Saturday and fourth Friday in each
month. VIM. WOODBURY. Post Commander.
A. TAYLOR Adjutant
, 1888-07-17
The Bandmaster of West Point.

The cadet hop is a seen of almost be-
wildering beauty. 1t takes place in the
mess room in Grant hall, about which are
hung the portraits of great commanders,
so thickly that it looks like a picture gal
lery. The floor is of lard wood and per-
fectly polished. Upon a little platform
the band is seated. It's leader possesses a
proud and naughty physique, and is evil
IDENTIFY profoundly impressed with his own
Importance. 1 have seen many eminent
and powerful ~persOnages, in whose hands
rested the destinies of states, but how
small they all look in the presence Of a
really exalted bandmaster.
When he frowns harshly at the bass
fiddle, when by a twist of the wrist he in
spires the flute to renewed exertions,
when his fiery eye lights on the unhappy
man who bangs the cymbals, but banged
them at the wrong second, when he be-
comes excited and throws himself around
on all sides at once, how it does seem as
II the music came right out of the end of
his baton. Now he shuts his eyes dream
lily and moves his hand slowly, like the
swell on the sea, while a dreamy melody
floats upon the heavy air. Now he
scarcely moves at all, and only the ex-
quisite strain of a single violin touches
your ear. Now his bosom heaves, his
eyes glow, his hands beat wildly, and a
tumultuous chorus breaks forth like the
roar of an angry battery or the shout of a
victorious hosti And he does it all with
just that little black scepter. What ma
jesty compares with his2-West Point
Cor. New York Tribune.
, 1888-07-17

1t has been often observed by those who
had to do with horses that these animals
have their proper pride in regard to tho
looks of their harness and trappings. The
horse Is quick to show his pleasure or dis
pleasure, and he does. this at times with
marked emphasis. His sen~sitiveness is
not limited to the delight of the eye, but
he is equally moved by the sensation of
sound Horses seem in many cases to be
conscious of the tuneful melody or the
jangling discord, as tho case may be, made
by the bells which are put upon them
in the winter when they are driven to
sleigh Ind sled.
Mr.. Hissey, an Englishman who has
made a trip through his own country, and
has written u book about it, found bells
in use all the year round on the narrow
country roads of Derbyshire. A driver of
one of those teams told him that once,
being in a hurry, be neglected to put on
the bells. The consequence was that the
horses were 80 indignant they refused to
start. AS soon as the bells were fixed on
the horses started and went contentedly
on their way.
These simple tastes of the horse appear
much like vanity. The animal seems
wholly insensible to the charms of land
scape, but it's fancy is taken by the glitter
and fash of a bit of tinsel worn by itself.
1t takes no notice apparently of the
sweetest notes of singing birds heard in
the thickets about its pasture, put is de-
lighted with the ringing o, bells, with
which, it makes music by it's prancing step
and by the tossing of its neck.-YOuth's
Companion.
, 1888-07-17
Our American Stock waning.

Civilization, strange as it may seem, in
marked tendencies toward degener-
alton. 1t is possible civilization will never
attain a condition wherein it is able to
successfully carry forward a race without
at the same time losing part of the best
powers of that race. Our American stock
Is seriously waning in more ways than one.
Our keenness of vision is not comparable
to that of our savage fo~refathers. We
are losing, or 30 far have lost, in teeth
and hair, which means that we have lost
In our animal vitality. Moral d~egeneracy
In some forms is also quite as surely an
adjunct of progress. Insurance against
fire has increased perjury; business com
petition, awakening energy and industry
and tact, has also increased selfishness.
1t does not seem an evil to most business
men to crowd down their neighbors and
crush their rival enterprises. The build
ing of large cities involves the creation
of a secondary barbarism, a caste con-
signed to decay and dissolution. So far
we have devised 10 progress without an
Increase of inventions for self destruc-
ton. Drunkenness and debauchery have
overwhelmed much of the best and most
hopeful.-"E. p. p" in Globe Democrat.