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Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-29

Train RobbinE and q Preventive.
The robbery Of the express train few
days ago near Clipper Gap. on the Cen
tral Pacific. has brought this kind of
depreciation out of the wilds, as it were,
into the midst of civilization. No one,
who had not given great deal of very
intelligent thought to the "science" of
train robbing, could have carried
out the work 80 neatly as it was
accomplished at Clipper Gap. In the
first place the robbers selected
their ground with great sagacity.
the grade is 80 steep at that point that
the train can be easily boarded. Then
they must have had some means of ascer-
tanning that there was enough treasure
in the express car to pay for the risk.
They had also studied out all the
peculiarities of make of the car, and
knew Just in what part of it the messen-
gers would be engaged about the time
they made their appearance. With
great foresight they provided themselves
with rope ladders by which to effect
their escape with the booty. Their plan
was evidently carefully studied out in
advance, and not q flaw seems to
have been found in it in it's
execution. This very neat job
shows that train-robbing is being
reduced to an exact art, and
has become matter of close study with
the enterprising gentry who make it
profession. Had they been mere COM
mon robbers they would have made a
bungle of it somewhere. But like true
artists, from the time they raised the
curtain until they jumped from the train
and disappeared in the darkness, they
play ed their roles with consummate
ability. They seem to be doing as we'll
in the after-piece as they did in the main
drama, for 80 far they and their booty
have eluded the keen search of very
distinguished corps of railroad and other
detectives.
The success of this train robbery will
set the wits of ingenious men at work to
devise some plan to make the car which
conveys treasure absolutely safe. Sug-
gestions are now in order. How would
it do to build the treasure cars on the
plan of bank safes? They should be
made perfectly bullet and burglar proof.
The messengers could be locked in and
the doors provided with time locks that
could only be opened when the train had
reached its destination. In order to
secure air and ventilation, pipes could
be carried to the roofs. With treasure cars
built upon this plan the robbers could
not get in, neither could the messengers
let them in. There are, of course, minor
details to be provided to make the plan
complete, but these will suggest them
selves. We merely give the grand out
line of thought which, if put into prac-
tical operation, might be worth hundreds
Of thousands of dollars to express COM
panies and other treasure carriers.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-29

ONE of the charming peculiarities of
California politicians of all parties, is the
intense eagerness with which they each
and severally, (or if they don't their
friends do) apply themselves to belittling
each other. This State failed of it's due
recognition at the hands of President
Cleveland because of this contemplate
back biting disposition. No matter what
the standing of the Democrat who ar
ried at Washington might be, he dis
covered when he got there that q highly
spiced and dramatically favored charac-
ter had preceded him. He was very
well off if the line were simply drawn at
horsethief. So disgusted was President
Cleveland with all this business that the
reception of the average Californian
all through his term continued
very equivocal. This whole thing
was deplorable and shut California out
of her due need of Federal recognition.
There are not wanting signs that the
same thing is being done now, this time
to the detriment of the Republican poll
ticians of eminence. California would
in all likelihood get cabinet appoint
ment if it were not for this unfortunate
tendency which her political birds have
of fouling their own nests. Three men
have been prominently mentioned in
connection with cabinet position, viz,
Morris M. Estee, John F. Swift and M.
H. De Young, the latter the editor and
proprietor OF the Chronicle. We have nc
hesitation in saying that either of these
gentlemen is up to the ordinary standard
of cabinet minister from any point
of view. Estee is one of the
most luminous and brilliant takers
of his party on this Coast, while Swift
is subtle and sagacious thinker, whose
capacity for superior departmental work
will be generally conceded by men of all
parties. Mr.. DeYoung is one of the
great newspaper men of the continent,
and has few superiors anywhere as q
man of affairs. Anyone of the three is
worthy of place in Gen. Harrison'e
Cabinet; and if their friends would gel
together and unite upon some one oi
them, California might hope to have a
Cabinet minister. This ought to be done
for the benefit of the section.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-29
A VET EHAN,s GOOD RECORD.
He Now Wants to He Placed on
the Retired List.

SAN Francisco, December 2s.-The
Retiring Board of the United States
Army, Division of the Pacific, composed
of Brigadier-General Miles, presiding
VIM. E. Hopkins, Assistant Surgeon
Colonel Alexander Perry, Assistant
@ Quartermaster-G General, and Colonel B
Harris, met to-day by order of Secretary
tain William F. Reed, of the Seventh
Infantry, asking to be placed on the re-.
tired list on account of disability, was
considered. The decision of the Board
will first be sent to the Secretary of War
for approval before it is made public.
The applicant is over 80 years Of age,
and has a good record, being veteran
of the Civil War, and having been In
the service twenty-five years. He has
also been actively engaged in Dakota,
Arizona and Colorado in fighting In
dians.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-29

HARRISON says he believes in civil SER
vice reform to the extent that it does not
interfere with the interests of the Repub-
lican party. Had Mr.. Cleveland adopted
and acted upon that principle he would
now be the President re-elect. He, how
ever, acted upon his own declaration
that a public Office was a public trust,
and that it was the duty Of the Executive
to carry out the laws in their letter and
spirit, whether his party suffered or not.
Harrison intends to be aDiser in his
generation.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-29

THE execution of Prado in Paris yes
terday seems to have been quite as SEN
sational as the crime for which he was
guillotined. Prado murdered his mis-
tress under circumstances of great
atrocity. His bearing during his trial
was characterized by address and bra
vado. The courtroom was crowded with
the most famous women of the demi-
monde at all stages Of the proceed. gs,
and Prado himself developed all the
characteristics of later Cagliostro.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-29

THERE is no longer any doubt that
Hon. S. M. White, of this city, will be
reelected President pro tenn. of the
Senate, and thus be continued as ex-
officio Lieutenapt Governor of California.
The candidacy ef Senator Yell has not
proved so formi' able as his friends had
expected. 1t would have been very
extraordinary til ng indeed if Mr.. Whites
special qualifcal ions for the post and
notable party services had been over
looked. A quite agreeable circumstance
of the late election is that both Houses
of the Legislature are Democratic.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-29
A MlLLIONAIRe,s WILL.
Edison Adams, 81 Oakland. leav,
S3, 100000.

EuBUu AUHMS9 ~ VdKIHnUs I6AVe6
%, 100000.
SAN Francisco, December 28.-The
will of Edsom Adams, deceased, an
Oakland capitalist, was filed for pro.
bate to-day. 1t declares the property
common and directs it to be distributed
between the widow Hannah Jones
Adams, Julia P. Prather daughter, and
Edward and John G. Adams sons, and
appoints the widow and Edison F. Adams
executors without bonds or interference
from the courts. Mrs. Adams and Ed
son F. petition for letters alleging the
estate to be in Alameda, Napa, Contra
Costa and Humboldt counties, Cal.
Umatilla county, Oregon; and in Ari-
zona, and to be of the probable value OF
between 50, ,00O,0 900 and So, 900, 900.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-29

The Boston Commercial Bulletin s
annual report of the wool market of the
United States shows that the present
supply of wool is 62,00O,0O0 pounds
against 10, ,0OO,0O pounds at this date
last year, or shortage of $4,000. 900
pounds as compared with 1887.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-29
SATURDAY, DECEMB go. 1855.
new Years Edition of the ssElerald."

new Years EditiOn of the s'EAerald."
The New Years edition of the DAILY
HERALD will be one of the most valuable
special numbers ever issued. 1t will
contain the yearly statistics of the trade
and commerce of our city and port.
Tables showing our growth in materia
wealth and population. Reviews OF in
dustries and events in the industrial
world. A complete directory of railways
connecting with our section, and care
fully prepared notes upon the projected
roads whose objective is Los Angeles.
Matters of special and general interest on
all subjects, together with carefully pre-
pared articles relating to the material
advantages and attractions of our section.
An immense edition will be printed. AS
q medium Of special advertising, the
New YEARS HERALD will be of great
value to all who avail themselves Of its
eolumns
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-29

Anyone who goes along Montgomery
street in the Golden Gate, would think
that half the orange shipments of the
State were made from regions which all
combined have never sent a full carload
East. Meanwhile, as an introduction to
this new departure, the membership of
the Chamber of Commerce ought to be
brought up to full thousand.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-29
POm0na's Splendid Citrus Fruit
Crop.

POMONA, December 28.-To-day the
Pomona Horticultural Association com.
pleted it's work, visiting each orange and
lemon orchard in the Pomona valley.
The Association finds that the total
orange crop in this locality will be moi
less than forty per cent. greater than
last year, and that it may be sixty pei
cent. greater. The crop of navel
oranges will be eighty per ce1t grea el
than before in this vicinity. No less
than 81 90 navel orange trees came into
bearing this season. Lemon trees have
not borne 30 we'll and the increase ID
twenty per cent. over year ago.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-29
ADJUSTMENTS.
Another Immense House at tn
Opera.

Another Immense House at the
opera.
II Trovatore attracted the most densely
packed house of the season last night
Notwithstanding the full houses that pre-
ceded. The popularity of this opera was
apparent by the manner in which it was
received from first to last, the audience
appreciating and applauding every aria
that was sung. Miss Abbott, as "Leo-
nora. sustained the character with great
acceptance, and was especially fine in
the wealth of musical gems that fall to
her part in this piece. The scene at the
tower was particularly impr pressive, and
the duet between her and "Manrico," in
which that most delightful of ali of Yer
dis compositions occurs, was triumph
of vocal execution. Miss Abbott seems
to have completely captured the
musical ear of Los Angeles, for
she was made to repeat all her fine
passages last night. Mr.. Montegriffo's
"Manrico" was an effort of exceptional
merit. His voice is capable of very
sweet utterances, especially when the
sentiment and the music combine in
pathetic love scenes. Then there is a
warmth of tone to his notes and an ex-
preston of softness which gives touch
of coloring to his voice that is genial and
sympathetic in the extreme. Mr..
Pruette's "Count di Luna was rendered
with great strength, and he was
vehemently encored on two occasions
Miss Annandale's "Azucena" was also
very creditably executed role through
out. The timbre of her voice, in which
tears are made audible, is nicely adapted
to the gloom and sorrow of the character
she sustained. The chorus again won
deserved encomiums last night. and
was especially strong and successful in
the anvil scene.
We cannot say that Miss Abbott adds
to her laurels when she persists in the
heavier music of the great masters. Her
Norma" was appreciated because she
really surpassed herself in that charac-
ter, and because it was change. But it
was apparent last evening that when
she leaves the light and airy school in
which she is versatile, arch and always
bright, and interprets the more subtle
scores of the classical composers, she is
not at her best. There is sameness in
her renditions which would soon pail
upon her audiences if she persisted in
leaving the line in which she always
shines and is always fresh and striking.
We are therefore glad that she has closed
with the heavy operas in her repertory,
and will now return to the light and
sparkling.
AT the matinee this afternoon, The Bo.
hemian Girl; and in the evening, The
Rose of C0stiLs
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-29
"In Time of Peace.o

PARIS, December 2S.-The Figaro
says: 1t has been decided to provide
railways with double line of rails con-
verging at the eastern frontier. The
roads are to cost 210, 900, 900 francs. It
may be hoped that the enemy will allow
US time to complete this useful work.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-29
The Rose of CASTLE.

Balfe's charming opera Of The Bohemian
Girl and Balfe's Rose of CASTLE are an
nounced for the Saturday programmes.
Emma Abbott and the Spanish tenor
Michelena and the entire company sing
at both of the performances. No opera
in Abbott's large repertory contains more
bright and charming numbers than the
Rose of CASTLE, and as this is the first and
only time the opera will be sung here a
crowded house is assured. Tonight
Emma Abbott, Montegriffo, Pruette,
Broderick and Annandale all appear in
Verdis melodic Trouatore. Next week
Emma Abbott sings four farewell per-
formances and the operas selected are
very attractive and she will appear at
every performance.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-29
DON'T TOY WITH DYNAMITE.
Though Frozen, It May lse Power
ful still.

TACOMA, w. T., December 2s.-Four
men were blasting stumps on the farm
of E. R. Smith at Puyallup and the dyna.
mite sticks being frozen, James Blogg
and Leroy Gew undertook to thaw it out
at the farmhouse. The two other men
protested and left the building. The
dynamite exploded, wrecking the build
ing, tearing Blogg to pieces and fatally
wounding Gew.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-29

s,At the Palace Gate.o
LONDON, December %. - Viscount
Eversly is dead.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-29
The Germans F0rtlfy Their Position
In East Africa.

ZANZIBAR, December 2S.-News has
been received that the missionaries at
Urambo, Mpwampwa and Mboia are
safe. The Germans at Mpwampwa
have fortified the summit of the hill
they have one cannon.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-29
Uncle Tona,s Cabin.

Monday evening, the famous McFad-
den's double company with two marks !"
the favorite Putnam sisters as the two
"Topsies," trained donkey and blood
hounds, jubilee singers, and strong
company of dramatic talent will occupy
the Los Angeles Theatre. The press
speaks of this attraction as being first
class.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-29

JOB PRINTING DEPARTMENT-Owin to
our greatly Increased facilities we are prepared
10 execute all kinds of job work in a superior
manner. Special attention will be given to
commercial and legal printing, and all orders
VIII be promptly filed at moderate rates.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-29
Messmore,s Mess is Cooked.

SAN Francisco, December 2S.--The
Superintendent Of the Railway Mail
Service has received notice of the follow
ing appointment: ]. E. W. Mckinley,
to succeed G. L. Messmore on the line
between Los Angeles and Santa Ana.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-29
COMING To SEE MURCmIsON.
Republican Chiefs to Winter AZ
Pomona.

Pomona.
POMONA, December 2S.-Ex-Senator
Stephen w. Dorsey has sent word to the
Hotel Palomares Company to reserve
rooms for him at the hotel in January
and February, when he will accom- pany
Colonel Robert G. Ingersoll and family
on their visit to the Pacific Coast. From
Pomona the party will 20 to Monterey
and from there to San Jose.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-29
TOILEnS WANTED.
n is said That There is a Scarcity
OF LabOrers.


SAN FRANCISCO, December 28.-Con-
siderable attention is still being given
sufficient number of laborers can be se-
cured to care for next seasons
fruit-hop, grain and other crops.
The Examiner will tomorrow publish
further interviews with prominent
fruit-growers and business men in the
State. This paper has also interviewed
the officials of the Southern Pacific on
this subject. Colonel Crocker gives this
expression: "We recognize the gravity
of the situation. We do not hold that
disaster is impending, but We realize
that there is scarcity of labor in this
State.' Secretary Davies, of the State
Board Of Trade, says the Board will
make thorough canvass of the labor
question at it's next regular meeting.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-29

what Grcnfell Saw Near Suaklm.
sUAKIM, December 2S General Gren-
fell, at the head of Welsh regiment of
cavalry and Soudanese troops, made q
reconnaissance of four miles into the in
terror this morning, A few rebels on
camels were seen in the distance, but re-
tired at the approach of Grenfell's force.
After filling up the rebel wells the force
returned to Suakim,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-29
Eot,ce 60 DIail subscribers.

The papers of all delinquent mail subscribers
to the Los Angeles DAILY HERALD Will be
promptly discontinued hereafter No papers
will be sent to subscribers by mail unle- s the
rsme have been paid for in advance: This rule
je infiexible. AYERS q LYNCH.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-29
England VIII Attack Egypt.

England Will Attack Egypt.
LONDON, December 2S.-The Post and
Standard have leaders to-day justifying
this is Government move for the pur-
pose of preparing the public for fight in
Egypt.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-29
Do Lessep,s i

Dc Lessep's Ditch Stock Booming.
PARIS, December 28.-Panama canal
shares closed at 5 francs rs centimes
higher,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-29

An English Earthquake.
LONDON, December 28. AN earth
quake was felt in Hampshiret this
morning.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-29
Smiling Smiley Will Take Prind les

SACRAMENTO, December 2S.-Governor
waterman to-day appointed T. J. l..
Smiley Registrar OF Voters at San Fran
cisco, vice r. A. Prindle removed. to
take effect January lst.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-29
WIN. r. b q bcock,s 81 .oOo, 900 Estate.

SAN FRANCISCO, December 28.-The,
estate of the late William F. Babcock,
for many years member Of the firm OF
Parrot & Co., commission merchants,
has been distributed by order Of the
court. The estate, which is worth about
81 900, 900, was bequeathed to his four
children.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-29
All Americas II

All Americas Behind.
ADELAIDE, South Australia, December
2S.-- Baseball: Chicago, 12; All Amer
ica, 9.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-29
JOSEPH D. LYNCH. JAMES J. AYERS
AYERS & LYNCH, PUBLISHERS.
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LOCAL CORRESPONDENCE from adjacent towns
specially solicited.
,poetoice order or postal note. The latter should
Be sent for all sums less than $5.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-29
| Bursting shell Killed sixteen
Soldiers.

ROME, Decem ber 28.-A shell burst in
the powder magazine at Messina, Sicily,
this morning, killing sixteen soldiers
and Wounding many others.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-29

OFr1cR OF PUBLICATION, 1855 West Second
street, between Spring and Fort, Los Angeles.
Entered at the postofice at Los Angeles as
second class matter.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-29
TARIFF REFORM.
The Massachusetts AssOcia-
| tiOn's Annual Dinner.
THE PRESIDENT SENDS A LETTER
Secretary Fairchild, Speaker Car.
Isle and Others Profess Al
legiance to the Cause.
Associated Press DISPATCHES to the HERALD

Boston, December 2s.-The annual
banquet OF the Massachusetts, Tariff Re-
form League took place at the Hotel
Vendome this evening. The principal
guest of the evening was Secretary of the
Treasury Fairchild. Hon. w. F. Rus
sell presided, and in his opening speech
said the gath eripg was not one of inter
ested capitalists to rejoice over the politi
cal victory, but a gathering in the in.
terest of the propagation of a great po.
litical economic reform. A letter wat
read from President Cleveland al
folloXa:
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-29

SPEAKER cARIIsLE's SPEECH.
Speaker Carlisle expressed his regret
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-12-04
OUR MANNED SOLDIRS.

The manned Confederate soldiers
of the State propose holding a con
vention in this city on the 22d Of
January for the purpose of procuring
from the State an increase of pensions.
The railroads have agreed to give
free transportion to three delegates
from each county. Let them come, and
let them receive a warm and hearty
welcome, and let our Legislature
throw around these grand old heroes
it's protecting arm. One by one they
are being dropped from the roll-call,
and Dol they will all lie down in the
silent bivouac over the river to sleep
until they shall be summoned by the
a~rch-angel to pass in the Grand Re-
view on the Eternal Plains. They
deserve, and should receive, the ten
derest care of our State and of all our
people.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-12-04
A RAILROAD COMMISSION.

Among the most important matters
that will probably engage the atten-
ton of our State Legislature at it's
approaching session, will be that of a
railroad commission. That it will be
established, we have little doubt. The
commission should consist of men of
sound judgments, strong minds, high
moral character and frst-class business
capacity. They should be men of
lofty mould, entirely ~disinterested and
of strong moral convictions of duty.
Men who will investigate and analyze
thoroughly all questions coming be-
fore them and decide them upon their
merit, fairly, justly and impartially.
The limit to their p~rerogatives should
be clearly defined, and the scope of
their duties should be so clear and
plain that none can misunderstood
them. The object and purpose of
such commission should be to secure,
as nearly as possible, perfect justice to
the people and to the railroads. To
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-12-04

such men as should constitute
this commission, we must expect to
pay we'll for their service. We can
not afford to be ~niggardly in this re-
gard. 1t will be a position of great
labor and Of grave responsibility. Let
us have the law, clear, just and strong
men to execute it, who will do so
without fear, favor or affection. =
We note with pleasure an able edi-
torial in the State Chronicle of last
week, in advocacy of the commission.
Bro. Daniels has always spoken on
this, as we'll as all other questions he
touches, clearly, pointedly and with
out equivocation.