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Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-14
Freight rsat te Reductions.

PORTLAND, Ore, March 13.-An
unofficial report has been received
from St. Paul that the Northern Pa
cific will reduce the freight rates from
st. Paul and Minneapolis to Helena,
25 per cent, to meet the recent reduc-
ton on the Manitoba line.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-14
VIII Lose No Time.

OTTAWA, March 13.-It is stated on
good authority that the Government
will not wait for the action of the
American Senate on the fisheries
treaty, but will push the ratification
bill Immediately after the debate on
unrestricted reciprocity is concluded,
which will be next week.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-14
Used a Pistol.

FRESNO. March 13.-It is learned
that on last Sunday two Mexican
wood-choppers at Hildreth, this coun-
ty, named Pasqual Barcas and Valen-
tine Dias, become involved in quar-
raj over an old feud. Barcas followed
Dias to his cabin, near Hildreth, and
while attempting to force an entrance
into the cabin, was shot twice in the
head with pistol. Barcas was killed
instantly. Dias surrendered to the
constable and was brought to the city
to-day,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-14
SACRAMENTO ELECTIONS.
A Number Of Victories Scored for
Democracy.

Democracy.
SACRAMENTO, March 13.-The. city
election day resulted in crushing
defeat to the regular Republican
ticket. The Independent Republi-
cans and Democrats combined re-
ceived majorities Of from ia to 1900.
The following were elected: First
Trustee, II. G. Wolf; Chief of Police,
Timothy Lee; City Attorney, w. S.
Church; Fire Commissioner, long
term, John We'll, independently; Fire
Commissioner, short term, W. d.
Comstock. A large number of men
are in the County Jail charged with
illegal voting.
VOLTS majority was 110S, Lees
1919, Wells 903, Church's 1141, Com
stocks 1858.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-14
and AuSCf Ia.
FROM FRANCE.
Regarding tia
KalSer,s Funeral.


PARIS, March 13.-As mark of res
pect for the late Emperor William a
reception will be held on Thursday by
President Carnot.
Clovis Hugues has contributed to
La France a powerful poem on the
death of Emperor William.
All the evening papers agree that
Emperor Frederick's proclamation is
pacific in tone and merits the approval
of France.
The Government sends General
Billot and Colonels Sesnaisons and
Kornprobst to Berlin to represent
France at the funeral of the Emperor.
Senator Carnot, father Of President
Carnot, is dying.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-14
Democratic Nominees.

SANTA Rosa, March 13.-The Dem
ocratic Municipal Convention nomi-
mated the following ticket tonight (:
Mayor, T. J. Brooke Councilmen, w.
J. Daggett, G. H. Irens and J. o.
Burckhalter; Marshal, ]. J. Charles
City Attorney, Demus R. Gale; Clerk,
Charles +. Rungor; Street Commits
sioner, J. w. Sank; Treasurer, VIM.
f. Orear, Assessor; Jas. Gilmore
Recorder, w. N. Sewall.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-14
Foolish FeaIty.

EUREKA, March 13. Frederick
Schumacher, a native of Germany, 81
years of age, committed suicide yes
terday, after hearing of the death Of
the Emperor, by tying chalk-line
around his neck and rolling out Of
bed. He often expressed wish to
die at the same time as the Emperor
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-14
The Press and Fro1ectiou,

LONDON, March 13.--Toe existing
agricultural depression was the sub
ject of discussion in the House of
Lords last night. Lord Salisbury,
while avowing the belief that there
are strong economical arguments
against free trade, said that for politi-
cal reasons he was unable 10 accept.
protection as a.remedy for the existing
evils.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-14
OS rRICH FARMING.
Sketchley Starts a Ranch Oh the
sacramento River.

REQ BLUFF, March 13.-H. Kraft,
the banker, sold to-day to J. G..
Sketchley, of Oakland, about 25O
acres, five miles north of Red Bluff,
on the Sacramento river, for an
ostrich farm. Sketchley sold his
Los Angeles ostrich farm few
days ago. He will put up a
building and move his ostriches up
here. He says that he will put a
boat on the Sacramento river and run
excursions this summer from Sacra-
mento and Red Bluff to his farm.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-14
THE WHEEL WORLD.
Intentions Regarding the San
Joaquin Road.


SAN Francisco, March 13.- The
railroad column of a local paper will
tomorrow say: ga gentleman who
says he is possessed of inside knowl-
edge regarding the intentions Of the
San Joaquin Valley Railroad Com
pany towards Fresno, asserts that the
company will build its main line into
that town and then continue it on
down the east side of the Southern
Pacific and through the Cajon Pass to
Rodgers. Little work will be done on
the road. however, until the people of
Fresno, who are making up a sub
scription to assist the company in the
enterprise, have raised the 5000, 900
promised.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-14
Convicted of Murder.

TACOMA, w. T., March 13.-William
Martin was convicted OF murder in
the first degree to-day for killing Fred
Meitzel, saloon keeper, for his mon
ey, last December. He will be sem
fenced tomorrow.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-14
Adjudged Guilty.

SAN Francisco, March 13.-Simon
Hamberg and w. j. Fletcher. the
half-interest swindlers, who obtained
$500 from J. M. Parker, an Oregon
rancher, by selling him piece of
property to which they had no title,
were convicted this morning in Judge
TOohy's court.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-14
CONVICT LABOR.
Night Shifts Instituted at San
Quentin.

SAN QUENTIN, March 13.-The ex-
pertinent of working convicts on the
night shift system, until midnight, in
the San Quentin State prison jute
mill, commenced last evening, and,
from the present indications, promises
to be a success. About 300 prisoners
were taken to the mill at 4:3QP. NJ.
and relieved the day shift, thus en-
abling the looms and entire machinery
to continue steadily working without
stopping until midnight.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-14
AN EXCUSE FOR SULLIVAN.
A Friend Explains why He dis
not Whip Mitchell. -,

A Friend ExpIatns why He did
not Whip Mitchell. -se
LIVERPOOL, March l3.-John L.
Sullivan, who is staying at the house
of his friend Magnus, in this city, was
too unwell to be interviewed to-day.
Magnus said: "In the fifth round
Sullivan made a tremendous lunge al
Michell's face with his right. Mitchell
threw up his arm and Sullivan's
muscle came in contact with Mitch.
ell's elbow. Sullivan's arm began to
swell and it was useless from that
time out. Sullivan would doubtless
have won in a canter but for the acci
dent.u
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-14

the "Lick Astronomical Department
OF the, u diversity Of California"
H. E. Matthews, Secretary OF the
Lick Trust, who has just returned
from Mt. Hamilton, says that the re-
cent storm set the work of completion
back at least two months. Snow fell
two feet deep; all the water pipes
burst and the ruggedest sort OF win
fer Dravai1ed
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-14
DrOWned.

HYDEsvlLLE, CAL, March ia
man named Ellis, an agent for a
photograph enlarging company, was
drowned to-day about noon. The
body has not yet been found.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-14
Reuson,s bonds Reduced.

SAN Francisco, March 13.-United
States Circuit Judge Sawyer this af-
ternoon reduced the bail of John A.
Benson from sec, 900 to $36, 900.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-14
A nIu Fire ar Stnmford.

ALBANY, N. ", March 13.-Tele-
phone reports say that fire is raging at
Stamford, Conn, and the Western
Union Telegraph Office there destroy
ed. Owing to wire trouble further
particulars are lacking.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-14
Merry Maiden successful,

LONDON, March 13.- The Derby
hunt meeting Of the Derbyshire han
dicap steeplechase, three miles, was
won by Merry Maiden by six lengths,
Lady Lothian, second; Mcpherson,
third,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-14
A Royal Party.

LONDON, March 13.-The Prince Of
Wales, his son, Prince Albert Victor.
the Duke of Cambridge and Prince
Christian of Denmark, start for Berlin
tonight, accompanied by brilliant
staff.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-14

Have your watch repaired by first
class watchmakers, at Quarre 4
Mauldin's jewelry establishment. I'll
South Spring street, near Third.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-14
THE TRAINMEN,s STRIKE.
No Particular Developments
Yesterday.

No Particular Developments
Yesterday.
CHICAGO, March 13.-The new con-
tract for the mail service between Chi
cago and Council Bluffs, which was
entered into between the Government
and Burlington Railroad several weeks
ago and was to have gone into effect
to-day, has been postponed for one
week in consequence of the trouble
on the road. Superintendent Nash of
the railway Mail Service, now here,
says that it is the intention to establish
a fast mail east, to make New York in
twenty-five hours from Chicago, and
112 hours from San Francisco.
Judge Gresham has announced that
he will render his decision in the
Wabash case tomorrow morning.
There is no change in the situation
of the Burlington strike.
PUBIC PROTESTS.
LINCOLN, Neb., March 13. The
State Roard of Transportation for
some time past has been in receipt
Of numerous complaints and petitions
setting forth that the Burlington and
Missouri River Railway is employing
incompetent engineers and fremen,
and thereby endangering the lives
and property Of the public. The Sec
retary of the Board has been instruct
ed to investigate the matter and re-
port the findings as quick as possible.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-14
The Lick ObservatOrY.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 49, The
Board of Regents Of the State Univer-
sity to-day decided that the Lick OBJ
servatory shall hereafter be known as
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-14
victory for the Government.

WINNIPEG, Man, March 13.-The
government candidate was elected at
North Dufferin yesterday by a large
majority over a former member of the
Norquay government.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-14
Lost at Sen,

LONDON, March 13.-The steamer
City of Exeter has sank in the British
Channel. Only one seaman was
saved.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-14
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For full particulars pamphlets, etc. apply to
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-14

Exurcsion to Minneapolis to-day,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-11-07
STANLEY HEARD FROM.

The Noted Explorer and His Party Seen
by Party of Arab Traders a Year
Ago-They Had Passed Through Terri
BILE Experiences, but Felt Confident of
Their Ability to Reach Wadeiai.
ZANZIBAR, Nov 3.-Couriers who have
arrived here from Tabora bring direct
news from tie Stanley expeditions portion
of which, according to the couriers was
met at the end of November, 1897, by
Arab traders at point west of the
Albert Nyanza and southeast of the
Sanga. The detachment of the expe-
d ton seen consisted Of thirty men,
whose leader stated that Stanley was two
days ahead. Many of the expedition, it
was stated, had disappeared or were dead,
and forty had been drowned in attempting
to cross great river, flowing from east to
west. One white man had died. Stanley
had fought with tribes which had refused
to furnish him with provisions. and
maj 'rity of his escort had been
attacked with fever and compelled
to halt When the couriers left the
expedition was we'll. He had decided to
strike a course to the northward in order
to avoid swamps and then proceed east
ward to Wadelai, ut which place he hoped
to arrive about the middle of January
TIE couriers, who are Arabs. estimate the
strength of the expedition after the losses
mentioned at $50 men, and express their
belief that they were able to reach
Wudelai
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-11-07
DISASTER At SEA,
A Collision Between Vessels Which Re-
suited in the Drowning of Sixteen Per-

A Collision Between Vessels Which Re-
suited in the Drowning of Sixteen Per-
sons.
NEW YORK, Nov. 2-Captain Kennedy,
of the British ship Creedmore, from Ma
Mia, which arrived yesterday reports
that on September Q, $3.50 a. H., he
sighted ship with signals of distress
flying. which proved to be the
British ship Ardencaple. He hove
close to the ship and asked if
he could render any assistance. The
captain Of the Ardencaple said that he
had shipwrecked crew on board, and
asked Captain Kennedy to take them off
The latter agreed The ship-wrecked crew
proved to be part OF the crew Of the ship
Carl Weymss, which had been in collision
with the Ardencaple and sank immedi-
ately, carrying down sixteen persons,
including the Captains wife and
three children. The Captain OF the
Weymss was very ill when brought on
board the Creedmore. The Ardeacap!e
was also found to BIC in a dangerous con-
dition. Captain Guthrie, of the Arden
caple, questioned his crew, who decided
to leave the ship and went o9 board the
Creedmore Sufficient provisions were
then transferred from the Ardencaple to
the Creedmor9 to supply the shipWrecked
crew and that Of the Ardencaple. Captain
Guthrie and the first officer refused to
leave their ship, and Captain Kennedy
was compelled to leave without them.
Next day, on taking account OF his stores,
and finding them short, he put all hands
on short allowance, and bore away Tor the
Barbados, where the wrecked crews were
landed
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-11-07
MINI ESOTA ST .IE NEWS.
MATTERS OF STATE.
Tho Secretary OF state Issues His Annua
Rep prt to the L0RiKlntilrn.

Tho Secretary OF state Issues His Annual
RepDrt to the Legislature.
The Sec rotary of State has issued his
annual report to the State Legislature. 1t
makes q volume Of 1884 pages, the greater
part OF which is taken up with the names
Of the notarles public in commission Au-
gust l, 1888. AS to general topics, Secre-
tary Madison says:
With the rapidly increasing population and
business OF the State, the public records OF
this department are accommodating to such an
extent that 1t will soon become necessary to
provide more fire proof rooms for their snfe
keeping, and additional help for arranging and
searching them. The old index books have
DO on rearrange0 during the past year by
the chief clerk, whose long and faithful
service has emnently qualified him for
that work. A complete new set IS being made
Tor the public use and the old books will be
stored away for reference when the new ones
IRE finished. The public documents Chiefly
executive) have accumulated until tho store
rooms ore full, and there are tons OF these doc
uments, costing large sums OF money, that are
of no use to the public as they are now kept,
but would be very valuable acquisitions to pub
lie libraries and schools, and respectfully
recommend that provision DO made for the dis
tribution, free Of expense. to the schools and
other public Libraries In the State. OF all the
printed public documents that can be spared,
with II requisite appropr alton for that pur.
pOscn
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-11-07
OUR FINANCES.

A Reduction Of Over 100000 in tho
Public Debt During October-Receipts
and Expenditures for the First Quarter
of the Fiscal Year.
WASHINGTON. Nov: 1.-The reduction in
the public debt during October amounted
to 81, SIS, 6l9, and for the first four months
of the fiscal year, SIS 294, $50 The net
cash in the Treasury is $74,, 491 $50, against
see, Az, S45 on October l. The gold fund
balance in the Treasury. has decreased
about So, 900, 600 during the past month,
and now amounts to Sl9l. OLA SIS, and the
silver fund balance, exclusive of S. O0O,-
0OO trade dollar bullion, is S24 566, 259, or
SO, OOO, 600 less than month ago.
Receipts from all sources for the first
four months of the present fiscal year
reach 1920 100000. against 1874. l3l, $50 for
the first four months of the preceding fis-
cal year, and as receipts in July, August,
September and October are usually little
heavier than in any other four months of
a year, point to 4 revenue of about $685.
OK. 600 for the year. Expenditures for the
first four months Of the current fiscal year
amount to $110, 50O, 900, against 500, 500, 900
for the first four months of the preceding
fiscal year
The total coinage executed at the mints
during the month Of October was 9,0O3, 80
pieces, representing a value Of S., 81, $50.
OF these pieces 133, $50 were gold, repre-
senting &. 0SS,25O; 100000 were silver, of
the value OF s., 900, and 3 sc, 600 were
minor coins, of the value of <333, 700.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-11-07
PRAIRIE FIRES IN MIN NESOTA.
Several Lives Lost and Much Property
DESTROYED in jackson County.

JACKSON. Mimi, Nov. S-A terrible prai-
re fire has been raging through Sioux
Valley township, Jackson County, for the
last thirty six hours. Five lives are al
ready reported lost, while the destruction
of property will reach many thousands of
dollars. In the eastern part of the township
Mr.. Mollie O'ConAor and her babe were
cremated in their burning dwelling and
their charred remains were found in the
embers of their burned home by the father
and brother upon their return from Jack
son, where they had gone for the day. A
mile away Henry Ray, q farm hand 20
years of age, burned to death in barn on
the Edwards farm Mr.. Edwards house
also burned and the occupants barely
escaped with their lives. 1t is reported
that woman and her son from
Iowa, visiting friends in the eastern por-
ton of the township, were burned to death.
but nothing definite has as. yet been
learned. The fire is still raging, and III
less it can be checked dozens of families
W IL be driven from their homes. The sky
is lurid with the reflection of the flames,
and the people living in the vicinity of the
burning district are panic.strioken.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-11-07
&545.505 II
BOHEMlANS POISONED,
The Alleged Revenge Taken by q Disap-
pointed SuitOr.

The Alleged Revenge Taken by 3 Disap-
pointed Sultor.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Martin, Bohemian
couple, gave u wedding supper the other
evening, in Minneapolis, at which six Of
their friends were present. Dumplings
formed one of the dishes, and all had par
taken heartily when violent symptoms of
poisoning made their appearance in the
entire party. All were soon lying on the
floor writing in terrible agony, when a
neighbor happened to call. Martin was
able to tell what had occurred and doctor
was hastily summoned. He at once de-
clared that the unfortunate people were
suffering from the effects of Rough on
Rats" Mrs Victoria Martin, the bride,
who excused herself just before the COLA
tion was served and went to neighbours,
took dose Of rat poison the next after
noon and died. The theory was that she
was instrumental in adm inistering the
poison.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-11-07
CYCLONE IN IOWA.

Severe Storm at LaPorte City and Mount
Auburn Much Damage Dono.
LAPoRTE CRY, Ia, Nov. 3.-Tho first re-
ports sent out concerning the storm here
were somewhat exaggerated, although
great damage was done. The cloud came
from the southwest about O'clock IN the
evening and passed diagonally across
the city. Twelve buildings which stood
directly in the path of the storm
were demolished and many others
were badly damaged. The residence of
Sanders Walker, a we'll known resident of
the city, was destroyed by fire. The
family, consisting of five. persons, were
MIRO or less injured. Mr.. Walker Was
hurt internally and can not survive. Mrs.
Walker had her collar bone broken and
Was also injured internally. The rest Of
tho family escaped with q few bruises.
Most Of the buildings destroyed were
small and the loss will not exceed $4,000
CEDAR RAPIDS. Ia, Nov. 3-The storm
Thursday night was very severe at Mount
Auburn and much damage was done. The
Methodist church. valued at s. 900, was
wrecked. Norwood's Hail. the
Burlington depot Douglass & Stuart's
elevator, Amos Ambourn's new house,
Lambs store and numerous other build
ings were badly damaged The storm con-
tinued for some time and a drench
ing rain poured into and flooded
the houses that were unroofed by the
wind. 1t is impossible to tell the extent
OF the damage, although it will not fall
short Of $4,000. But one fatal injury to
human life was reported, that of a man
aaned Appel; who was hit on the head by
a flying bl;ck. The storm here was very
severe ana rain fell in torrents. Edward
johnson, a fireman, was struck by light
ming and both legs were paralyzed-
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-11-07
J. NATIONS GRATITUDE.
Thursday, NOveinDs- ~, Get Apart by the
rres.lent rs 9 llay Of Thankagiylng.

IN ursdsy, #NOye,nus- ~, Get Apart by the
| rre@..,lrnt ns . hay Of Thanks giving.
W1sAINpToN, Nov. 2.-The President
ias issued the following proclamation:
Constant Thanksgiving and gratitude are
luo from the American people to Almighty
lave followed them since the day
ie made them q Nation and vouch-
sated to them o free government. With
owing kindness He has constantlyled us in
he way OF prosperity and greatness He has
| lot visited with swift pun.shment\our short
Jennings, hut with gracious care He hos warned
| IS of our dependence upon His forbearance,
and has taught us that obedience 10 His holy
aw is the Price OF continuance OF His
| precious gifts.
In acknowledgment OF all that God hns
lone for us as . Nation, and to the end that on
IN appointed day the united prayers and praise
II . grateful country may roach the throne OF
grace, I, Grover Cleveland, President Of the
United States, do hereby designate and set
lpart Thursday, the Goth day OF November,
| Instant, as q day Of thanksgiving and prayer.
to be kept and observed throughout the land.
ION that day lot all our people suspend their
| ordinary work and occupations. and in their ac-
customed place of worship, with prayer and
songs OF praise, render thanks to God for all His
mercies, for the abundant harvests which have
rewarded tho toll OF the-husbandman during the
year that has passed. and for the rich rewards
mat move followed the l1DOrS or our people IN
the shops and their marts OF trade aud traf-
| fic. Let us give thanks FOR peace and for social
| order and contcntment within our borders, md
for our advancement III all that adds 20 Ma
| tionai greatness.
"And, mindful OF the affective dispensation
with which q portion OF our land has been
! visited, let US, while We humble ourselves be-
| tore the power Of God, acknowledge His mercy
| in setting bounds to the deadly march OF pesti-
| ience and let our hearts DO chastened by SYM
pathy with our fellow countrymcn who have
suffered and who mourn.
And IS we return thanks for all the bless
! lngs VIII oh We have received from the hands OF
| our Heavenly Father, let US not forget that He
has enjeined upoa US charity; and on this day
! of Thanksgiving let us generously remember
| the poor and needy, that our tribute OF
! praise and gratitude may be acceptable in the
| sight OF the Lord.
| "Done at the city OF Washington on the first
day OF November, eighteen hundred and
! eighty eight, and in the year OF independence
OF the United States the one hundred ana thir-
| teentb.
I'm witness whereof have hereu INTO signed
my name and caused the seal of the United
States to be affixed. GROVER CLEVELAND,
"By the President: T. F. Bayard Secretary
of State"