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Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-25
DIMIMIG.s TRIAL.
Important Testimony Given by
DIR. Harlow.

SAN FRANCISCO, February 24.-At
the trial of John A. Dimmig to-day
DR.. D. L. Harlow testified that on the
night of Benhayon's death he was
walking along Geary street in front of
the house where the body was after
wards found and saw two men and a
woman on the pavement. He watched
the parties some time and saw that
the woman and one man were
trying to get the other man
to 60 up the street with them. They
appeared to have some difficulty in
this as the man whom they were try
ing to take with them wanted to 60
home. Witness heard the first man
and woman talking together and heard
them say: "This thing must be done
tonight. Witness positively iden-
titled this man as Dimmig and the
womas Mrs. Zeising.
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AN HISTORIC PLACE.
The California Theatre
Changes Hands.
INTERESTING "REMINISCENCES
The Lot On Which it Stands Sold
in 1845 for $45-Terms of
an Old Contract.
IAssociated Press Dispatche es to the HERALD.

Associated Press Dispatche es to the HERALD.
SAN FRANCISCO, February "a
Mrs. Kate McDonough, sister of the
late millionaire, w. s. O'Brien, has
bought the California theatre prop
erty for 1927 900. Its present rental
is $1150 per month. 1t is understood
that the theatre will be remodeled on
the plan OF the hotel, Russ House, so
as to increase the rental.
The old building has an eventful
history. In 1867. a syndicate pur-
chased the site for the benefit of Law
renee Barrett and John Mccullough.
The theatre was built year later and
next year was owned by Barrett and
Mccullough. They struggled along
for a time, then failed and went East.
OF late the theatre has been doing a
fair business.
William G. Ralston, William
Sharon, G. N. FELTON, and III. P. Wade
leer, were among those who leased
the present site for the benefit of
Lawrence Barrett and John Nc
Cullough. The lease was for twenty
years, at rental Of $1,000 per month,
with the privilege of purchasing the
lot at any time within the life OF the
lessee for $130,OO0.
QUITE A DIFFERENCE.
The lot was formerly bought by
Captain Hinckley in 1S45 for $45. By
the terms Of the lease the rent was to
be paid in "ounces Of gold bullion in
the shape of gold bars, composed OF
300 parts of pure gold, 90
parts of pure silver and ITO parts
OF pure "copper"" For the use
of the theater built in 1868, Barrett
and Mccullough were to pay $500
per month, with the privilege of free
admissions. When Mccullough and
Barrett failed, Barton Hill took charge
Of the theater and went out Of it
poorer than he went in. Frank
Lawlor and Mckee Rankin were
among the more notable names who
went the same way. Hayman ap-
peared to be the only manager that
did not get sea-sick when rent day
came around. The syndicate who
originally leased the property turned
1t over to the heirs who authorized
their attorney to dispose of it,
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train was waiting. At the wharf a
large crowd had gathered about the
train. The President stepped down
to the lowest step of the car after
the party had got aboard. The strug-
Cling crowd finally got into line and
the President shook hands with them
as they passed by.
The Presidential party spent two
hours at Sanford in visiting the South
Florida Exposition. Abont O'Clock
the party went by railroad to the
Winter Park, where supper was
served, and they then started north
on their homeward trip.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-25
OLD WORLD NEWS.
Queen Victoria Formally Opens
the London Season.

Queen Victoria Formally Opens
the London Season.
LONDON, February 24.-The Queen
held the first drawing-room of the
season to-day, accompanied by the
Princess - of Wales and her
daughters, Princesses Louise, Vic
toria and Maude. The Prin-
cess Beatrice, the Duke of Cambridge
and Prince and Princess Christian
we're also present. During the recep-
ton to the diplomatic corps the Queen
had long conversation with Count
Won Hatzenfeld, the German Ambas-
sador, regarding the Crown Prince.
FERDINAND Is POPULAR.
SOFIA, February 24.-It is stated
that the Government has firmly re-
solved to reject anj proposal to
dethrone Ferdinand, even if such
proposal be supported by the powers.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-25
Caused by Jealousy

SpRINaFIELD Mo-, February "a
News was received here to-day Of
fatal affray which occurred four
miles south Of Forsyth, at Cherry
Grove Church, on Saturday evening,
in which George Warren was stabbed
in the abdomen by Claude Layton.
He died twenty-four hours later.
Both have been paying attentions to
the same girl.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-25
Burglar Block Caught.

SAN Francisco, February "a. =
George Block, who arrived here from
Truckee, New, a few weeks ago, was
arrested to-day on charge of being
implicated in a number of burglaries
which occurred here recently. De-
tectives have already recovered sew
ersl hundred dollars worth of plunder
stolen by Block.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-25
A Contractor sued.

ALBANY, Ogn., February 24.-The
Oregon Pacific Railroad Company
began suit in the Circuit Court to-day
against Contractor G. w. Hunt to re-
cover $150,000 damages for non-per-
tormance of a contract on the extern
sion OF the road eastward from Albany
across the State.
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ALL CORRECT.

Result of the Investigation Of
Santa CRUZ, Accounts.
SANTA Cruz, February 24.-The re-
port of the experts examining The
financial accounts Of the city for the
past four years, was made this even
ing. The report shows the financial
affairs of the city to be all cor
rect. Every dollar due the city
has been paid to the proper officers and
the only error was of 10 cents, and
which was in favor of the city. The
Mayor and Council have been charged
with corruption, but the report ex-
plains the use Of every dollar.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-25
Excursions to Santa Barbara.

SANTA BARBARA, February "a. An
excursion Of nine cars arrived this
evening from San Francisco and a
heavy train this afternoon from Los
Angeles. Cars enough could not be
had and an extra excursion will be
run tomorrow. Over thousand ex-
cursionists are in town. The people of
Santa Barbara rendered a grand con-
cert at the Arlington Hotel to the Wis
iting excursionists.
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Sued for Libel.

SAN Francisco, February 24.-Ex-
Assessor Louis Holtz to-day made an
application for a warrant for the ar
rest of Edward Townsend, business
manager Of the Examiner, on a
charge of criminal libel. Holtz was
charged by the Examiner with being
one Of the ring of opium smugglers.
He presented complaint to the as
sistant prosecuting attorney of the
Police Court, but the latter refused to
sign it until he had examined the
matter.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-25

Jackson Somers at Ruby City, w. T.
The fugitive secreted himself in the
in the mountains and was kept sup
piled with provisions through the aid
ofseveral friends. The authorities dis
covered the fact and notified the per-
sons that they would be arrested as
accomplices of the murderer, unless
they revealed bis hiding place. This
they did, and the fugitive is now in
Jail at Ruby City.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-25
A LONG "TRIP.
The CorOnet TO Come to the
Pacific Coast.

The CorOnet TO Come to the
Pacific Coast.
New YoRK, February 24.-The big.
schooner yacht Coronet, which won
the great ocean race against the Daunt-
less last spring, is preparing for
longer voyage. Her owner Royal T.
Bush, one Of the Standard Oil Com
pany, now at San Diego, has tele-
graphed to Captain Crosby to get the
yacht in readiness and provision her
for ten months voyage to take her
around to the Pacific coast. She will
probably be ready to 60 to sea in about
three weeks. Captain Crosby will 70
around Cape Horn. 1t is q 1900 mile
trip, and will probably take four
months at this season of the year,
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Turner Sustuined, !,

VICTORIA, B. c., February 24.-The
Legislature decided to-day by a vote
of fifteen to eight that the charge
against Hon. Mr.. Turner, Finance
Minister, was not worthy of support.
The resolution asked that the hon.
orable gentlemen be dismissed from
Office for signing a letter given Mr..
Duncan at the time he went to Wash
ington in connection with the Met
lakutla Indians.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-25
SAN DIEGO,S HARB0R.
Official Survcy-SuKgestiO for
Improvement.


WASHINGTON, February 24.-The
Secretary of War today transmitted
the report of the survey of the en-
trance and outer harbor Of San Diego,
Cal. The only changes noted by the
chief engineer in his report are: At
the upper end ballast point the depth
of twenty one feet on the outer bar
has been maintained. Passing the
ballast point two good ship canals
formerly existed. The easterly chan
mel only shows a change, considerable
shoaling having taken place. This is
the only change found by the survey
that affects navigation. The engineer
recommends the widening of the
channel to not less than 500 feet. He
also recommends the construction of
a dredger for work on the harbors
along the southern coast Of California.
The construction Of a jetty on Uninga
shoals is advisable. The cost of the
jetty is estimated at nearly $400, 900.
The engineer calls attention to the
necessity for immediate action, owing
to the large increase in commerce.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-25
A Sugar syndicate.

SSAN Francisco, February 24.-An
authentic statement is made here to-
day, that the sugar syndicate formed
to fight the Eastern trust has
been finally completed and it is stated
that it will commence operations with
paid up capital Of $40, 100000. Out
side OF California parties those
principally interested are in New
York, Boston, Baltimore, jersey City
and Philadelphia.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-25
WELL BACKED.
A New RailrOad to be Built In
Colorado.

DENVER, February 24.-Articles Of
incorporation were filed to-day of the
Pueblo, Gunnison and Pacific Rail-
road Company. The capital stock is
So, 100000. The incorporators are
Charles Henkel, H. R. Holbrook, W.
P. Fitch, o. II. P. Baxter and John
A. Gray, all bankers aud heavy capi-
talists of Pueblo. The main line Of
the road extends from Pueblo over
the San Hill Pass in the Sangre de
Christie range to San Luis Valley,
thence to Gunnison by the Cochetopa
Pass and on to the west State line,
with branch lines running to Pagosa
Springs, Lake City and Ouray. Work
on the road, it is said, will be COM
menced at once,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-25
The Fruit Tariff.

SAN Francisco, February 24.-At a
meeting of the State Horticultural So
ciety to-day letters were read from
Senators Stanford, Jones of Nevada,
and Mitchell and Dolph of Oregon,
and from Representatives Morrow,
Kenna and FELTON, in regard to the
memorial passed at the last meeting
protesting against the taking off or
reducing the duty on foreign fruits.
The letters generally endorse the sem
timents of the memorial.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-25
A Severe Blow.

SANTA Rosa, February 24.-There
was fracas at Greenville to-day, in
which character known as Jerry
struck at Jack Tomblinson with q
dagger. Tomblinson raised crutch
and dealt him a blow on the head,
rendering him insensible. The man
has been unconscious ever since, and
it is thought the injury will prove
fatal.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-25
ADVERSE CRITICISMS.
Can a dian Pariia meDtary Debate
on the Treaty.

OTTAWA, Ont, February 24.-In
the Senate to-day, Scott, the opposi-
ton leader, said that he could not
accept the solution of the fisheries
question provided by the Chamber
lain treaty in the spirit suggested in
the Governors speech. The friction
between the two countries will be in
tensi6ed by this incongruous docu-
ment.
Power, Of Halifax, criticized the
treaty in detail, and regretted that by
the concessions in it Canada has
thrown away the only lever by which
reciprocal trade with the United
States could be secured.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-25
Ready for Work Again.

SAN FRANCISCO, February 24.-The
Pacific Coast Steamship Company's
boat, the Queen Of the Pacific,
was taken off the dry dock
this morning. She has been thor.
oughtly overhauled, repaired and
painted, and looks like new,
She will take the Santa Rosa's place
running south to San Diego and way
ports, making her first trip next Tues.
day. The Santa Rosa will arrive on
Sunday, and after dischargiug hel
freight will be laid off for repairs.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-25
Railroad GIeanings.

CHICAGO, February 24.-The Cali
fornia fast freight line Of which Sam
uel Debow, recently deceased, was
general manager, will be discontinue
ed on March 1st.
In a circular issued to-day notice
was given by the Northwestern, Rock
Island and St. Paul Railroads that
they vii hereafter solicit and care for
Pacific Coast traffic.
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Soon to be Settled Now.

SAN FRANCISCO, February 24.-In
the FIVE contested pilot commission
cases Of the People vs. Freeze and the
People vs.. Bulger, the Supreme Court
has made an order advancing and plac-
ing them on the calendar and dsgranting
each side ten days to file briefs. The
cases are to be then submitted.
These are the cases wherein the old
Board of Commissioners claim the
right Of Office as against the claims Of
the appointees of Governor Water
man.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-25
Thinning Them out.

TULARE, February 24.AThe third
OF the series OF rabbit drives was held
to-day 8 miles west of here. Three
thousand people were on the grounds.
A drive of two miles was made and
about 5000 rabbits killed.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-25
A VACANT CHAIR.
Death of Mrs. j. Preston Moore
of Oakland.

SAN Francisco, February 3D.
Mrs. j. Preston Moore, a lady
well-known in charitable and
literary circles Of California, was
found dead in bed this morning
at her residence in Oakland. The
cause of death is supposed to be
apoplexy. Charles Warren Stoddart
recognized her as his early patron
friend, and Joaquin Miller was one OF
her strongest friends. She leaves no
children. Her sister, Mrs. Joshua
Barker, and HI. A. Redfield, a
nephew, both reside at Oakland. Her
husband is now at Victoria on busi-
ness. The funeral will take place to-
morrow,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-25
Bnrtlett,s Estate.

SAN Francisco, February 24.-The
heirs of the Governor Bartlett have
applied to the Superior Court for an
order instructing the executors of the
will to distribute to the heirs
500. 900 which they have on hand to
the credit of the estate.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-25
Bank Failure.

DENVER, COL, February 24.-A
Canon City, COL, special says: The
Exchange Bank, owned by Muelock
Bros, to-day made an assignment to
A. R. Gumaer, their cashier. The
assets are $4,000 and liabilities
$144, 900. The sinking of oil wells in
the Florence district is thought to
have caused the failure.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-25
Flashes from Fresno. i.

FRESNO, February 24.-Oranges re-
ceived from Los Angeles few days
since infested with the red scale,
have been ordered by the county bug
inspector to be returned. Others re-
ceived from the same source similarly
affected have been burned.
Work commenced to-day on the
new brick opera house, to cost $780,
600.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-25
Fast In the Sand.

SAN FRANCISCO, February "a
While the tug Sea King was towing
the British ship Drumelton out this
morning, owing to a dense fog
the vessel ran too close to
the shore and the ship ran
aground on the sand at Black Point.
She remained hard and fast, although
uninjured and defed the efforts of
the tugs to pull her off. 1t is thought
that she will get off at high tide to-
night.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-25
PASSENGER RATES.
Agreement Made Mt a RailrORd-
mems Convention.

Agreement Made Mt q AatlfOad-
mems Convention.
New YoRK, February 24.-At a
meeting Of passenger agents of the
trunk lines to-day, Canadian Pacific
rates were established, to take effect
after March LIST. From that date en-
igrant fares by this road will be the
same as the American lines.
On first-class passengers to San
Francisco there will be a differential
of $40 and $50 on second-class. Some
time was also spent in fixing the rates
for people going to the Educational
Convention in San Francisco in July.
There will be one fare for the round
trip.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-25
Two WEEKS DELAY.
The Testimony Not written Out
In the Drew Case.

I'm the Drew Case.
SAN Francisco, February 24.-Ths
Eentence of DR.. Josselyn, Isaac Silver
and Frank w. Demorest, convicted
of conspiracy to murder w. B. Drew,
has been deferred for two weeks, as
the testimony in the case has
not been written out, which
would be necessary to use on
the motion for new trial. Silver
and Demorest secured bail to-day in
the sum of $4,000 each. The sureties
on Silver's bond are Leander Quint
and Morris Hamberg while Jane Row
land and George B. Knowles perform
ed the same service for Demorest.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-25
"A Handsome Fortune.

New YORK, February 24-The final
division of the estate Of miser James
Henry Paine, was made to-day among
his four heirs. They are grandc hild-
rem of Robt. Treat Paine, signer of
the Declaration of independence.
The total value OF the estate is about
$342, 900.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-25
Ten Years in Folsom.

SACRAMENTO, February 24--Wm.
Moran, who assisted in holding up
and robbing Richard Dierson a week
ago, was to-day sentenced to ten years
imprisonment in Folsom.
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instantly Killed .

SAN DIEGO, February 24.-In the
Cajon Valley yesterday team be
longing to Jno. Bell ran away. Bel
was thrown out struck on his head
and was instantly killed.
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Newspaper transfer.

HEALDsBuRa, CAL, February "a
The Enterprise paper was sold to-day
to the Enterprise Publishing Com
pany. twill be run as an independ-
ent sheet.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-25
Waitimg for CHG Vcrdict.

SAN LUIS OB1sPo, February "a
The trial of William Bushton for the
murder of Luis Cupeau at Cayucos
last September, was concluded this
morning and the case sent to the jury,
which has been out eight hours and
has reached no agreement.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-25
I'm Case of Attack,

SAN Francisco, February PA
large box containing four dozen i'm
proved revolvers and ammunition was
received to-day at the Office of the
Superintendent of railway mail SER
vice, from the national Arnory at
Springfield, Mass. The railway mail
clerks will hereafter be armed with
first-class weapons.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-25
Inquiring into the ssTrusts.,,

New YORK, February 24.-The
State Senate Commission investigated
the Cotton Seed Oil Trust to-day.
John Scott, one Of the trustees, testi-
tilted that the capital stock of the
Trust was nominally al, 900, 900, and
the dividends IL per cent.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-25
Tascott still at Larre.

CHICAGO, February PA dispatch
received from Lebanon, Missouri to-
night, saying that the prisoner there
suspected of being Tascott, the mur-
derer of millionaire Smells is not the
right man. The telegram was signed
by Detective Aldrich Of Chicago.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-25
BeIl Bov Soda.

DETROIT, February "a. Senator
Stockbridge to-day sold the stallion
Bell Boy to Frankfort, KY, parties for
$35, 900. Stockbridge purchased him
from Senator Stanford for $500.
To-day's price is said to be the high
est ever paid for q three-year-old colt.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-25

Haggin,s New Jockey Arrives.
SACRAMENTO, February Snap
per" Garrison, the celebrated jockey
engaged by j. B. Haggin for the COM
ing season at q salary Of 10000, ar
rived from the East to-day and ct once
proceed to the Rancho del Paso.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-25
TIMBER THIEVES.
The Public Domain Raidcd In
Arizona.

WASHINGTON, February 24.-The
Secretary of the Interior has received
a report from special agent Mason,
charging the Aver Lumber Company,
of Flagstaff, Arizona, and the Arizona
Lumber Company with cutting from
public lands in said Territory nearly
10,500.000 feet of timber and 25,OOO
railroad ties. The value of the timber
at the mill is given as $l43, $40, and
the ties $4,000. Both civil and Grim
inal proceedings are recommended.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-25
To Hang ON April sixth.

SAN FRANoIsoo, February "a
Judge Toohy to-day fled the date 81
execution of Lee Chuck for Friday,
April 9.
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TO Promote Horticulture.

MARysvILLE, February "a. - A
horticultural Society for Sutter and
Yuba counties organized in Yuba
City this afternoon.
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eurremdered 60 Justfce.

PORTLAND, Ogn., February "a. Sew
eral months ago . man known as
"Spanish Charley" shot and killed
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-25
HEADING FOR HOME.

Tho President Winds Up His
Tour i'm the south
PALArKA, Fla, February 24.-The
President and party arrived at East
Palatka last night and were fer
ried over to Palatka, where the
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-25
Hla eervlces Recawnana6. |.

WAsHNaroN, February a. "A -,
sion has been granted 10 Isnao n.
Hawthorn, q La A1oelse.
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Trying to neat stanford.

MARysvILLE, February PA.
Schubert, farmer living near Browns
Valley, has been arrested on war
rant from Tehama county, charging
him with grand larceny. Schubert
has brother-in-law in the employ OF
Senator Stanford at Vina, and it is
charged that this relative and Schu-
bert have robbed the ranch of about
twenty-five head Of cattle and dis.
posed of them here.