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Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-08-12
FOOD FOR FIRE.
Another Warning to Uninsured
Property Holders.

WINTERS, CAL, August 11.-A disas-
trous fire broke out here early this morn
ing, originating in the explosion of a
lamp in the kitchen of the Parker House.
By the time the alarm had been sounded
the fire was beyond control. The flames
were communicated to Harlan's store,
Winters drug store and Rusk's tin shop.
The whole block, bounded by Railroad
avenue and First and Main streets, was
burned. Buildings on the north side of
the street were scorched and windows
broken by the heat. The principal losses,
SO far as can be ascertained at present,
are: DIR. Aiken, drug store, $500. par
TALLY insured; DR.. Ming, books and in
struments, $1,000, uninsured; A. Hum
phreys, saddler. building and stock, $4,000,
insured for $500; D. R. Hyman, ,'jeweler,
$1,000, insured for $500; C.iRoeke, stock
and household goods, $4,000, insured for
$500; S. Hartman, two buildings, $4,000,
uninsured; ]. H. Harlan, building and
stock, $4,000, partly insured; j, F..
Parker, of the Parker House, $4,000, in
sured for $500; E. G. Hornlein, bar and
fixtures, $500, uninsured; M. A. Wyatt,
two buildings, $1,000, insurance un-
known; DIR. Gregory, druggist, loss
about $4,000. uninsured; o. P. Fassett,
$500, insured for $3.50; T. M. Fenley,
building, $1,000, insured for $1100;' H.
Seaman, two buildings, $3O0O,, insured
for $500. The total loss will reach
about $50, 900, insurance about $4,000.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-08-12
THE citv tax levy this year calls for the

THE city tax levy this year calls for the
enormous sum of $591 ,1S7, and to this is
to be added the income of licenses. These
are grave figures, and our people are
warranted in calling for very substantial
improvements as result of their impo-
sition and collection. Immediate atten-
ton ought to be directed to our sewers
and streets. Good, solid work is called
for on them. and at once. Bridges have
already been provided for. Our schools
need liberal treatment. They ought to
be extended and fostered. In no other
way can community show its progress
sive spirit more conspicuously than by
making ample preparations to educate
the rising generation. Our facilities at
present are cramped and not at all re-
sponsive to the requirements of our rap
idly growing population. Last week was
phenominally severe one, and unfortu-
nately our principal thoroughfares were
permitted to be in disgraceful state.
An intelligent and adequate sewer sys'
tenn, good streets and good schools will
90 far towards reconciling the taxpayer
to heavy tribute. We are raising a great
deal of money. Let the city see to it
that it is expended judiciously.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-08-12

The nomination of Judge j. F. Sulli-
van for the vacancy on the Supreme
bench caused by the resignation Of Judge
McKinstry will meet with universal ap-
proval in Democratic circles and, indeed,
outside of them. Judge Sullivan unites
to abilities of high order and legal
attainments of the best grade sterling
integrity and high principle worthy of
all admiration. He was a formidable
aspirant for the nomination of Chief
Justice and would have carried off the
prize as against any man whose claims
were less solid than those of Chief JUS
tice Searles. His selection by the State
Central Committee was wise and timely.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-08-12
THE NEWS ABROAD.
Salisbury's Speech the Theme
Of the Day.
THE BULGARIAN QUESTION AGAIN
Italy Preparing to do Herself Proud
in Receiving Kaiser
William.

Copyright, 1883, by New York Associated
Press
BERLIN, August 1.-THE most dis
cussed event of the week was Lord Sails
bury's speech at the Lord Mayors ban
quet in London. The confident tone of
the speech was welcomed as confirming
the National Zeitung's statement that
Prince Bismarck believed the meeting
between Emperor William and the Czar
would result in long period of peace,
and the only portion of Salisbury's speech
that is thought to be open to criticism is
his reference to Bulgaria. Advices re-
ceived from St. Petersburg to-day in no
way tend to confirm the Prime Minister'S
optimistic remarks. On the other
hand, it is stated on reliable author
ity that Russia adheres to her original
programme of ousting Prince Ferdinand,
including Prince Alexander, and sending
Russian Commissioner to restore
diplomatic relations without interfering
with international affairs, as preliminary
to allowing Bulgaria to elect any Prince
the people may think fit, provided he be
legally elected and member of the Or
thodox church. AS for the rest, the St..
Petersburg official circles and press are
unusually gratifed at Lord Salisbury's
fairness in recognizing the disinterested
character of Russia's policy. Salisbury's
speech met with greater criticism in
Vienna than elsewhere. His apparently
improved feeling toward Russia being
unpalatable to the Austrians. The Cab
met at Vienna has no intention of aban-
donipg Prince Ferdinand and continues
to favor settlement to be agreed upon
by all the powers.
The Mossowah incident is here con-
sidered definitely closed by M. Goblet's
note of protest.
Herr Won Sholzer, the German repre-
sentative at the Vatican who brought a
letter from Cardinal Rampalla, the Papal
Secretary of State, has had several long
interviews with Prince Bismarck during
the week. There are rumors that the re-
suits of these conferences have caused a
hesitancy in completing the plans for the
Kaiser's visit to Italy. The Italian Gov
ernment is arranging railway excursions
from all parts of Italy in order to bring
together a large concourse of people
with demonstrations in honor of the
royal visitors.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-08-12

ment. and hence market for his wares,
or starve. From the farmers standpoint
we should have lessened production, and
not have increased consumption from
the manufacturers standpoint we should
have increased production-or the capa-
city for it-and have decreased consump-
ton. Like all human attempts to regu-
late things which are self-regulating, this
one would but intensity the evil. Men
must learn that there are some things
which they cannot do. They cannot i'm
prove upon nature. Industry, left by
ITSELF will naturally follow the most pro-
ductive channels, and therefore all regu-
lations to divert it from those channels
are unwise." We have too much regu-
lation already.
What the farmer needs is the cheapen-
ed necessaries of life and the abolition Of
a war tariff, which drains his life blood.
In the Mills bill we have a measure
which assures an intelligent protection
to the manufacturer by giving him
cheapened raw material in many lines,
and which to the extent to which he is
protected by this free raw material, gives
the far mer cheapened ploughs, harrows,
building material, fuel, food and cloth
ing, at the same time that it gives ihe
workingman steady and renumerative
employment.
Which is good thing for all.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-08-12
The Maas Concert.

The people of Los Angeles who enjoy
music of the higher order enjoyed rare
privilege last evening in the concert
given by DR.. Louis Mas at Bancroft
Hall. There were about $50 people pres
ent who showed by close attention and
hearty applause their appreciation of the
event. The doctor, who is one of the
most famous pianists Of the country, was
assisted by Emil Seifert, violinist, and
Mrs. G. F. Kennan, of New York, a con-
tralto. The music of the programme was
not of the sort known as popular, neither
was it severely classical. Mrs. Kennan's
singing of cavatina from Gluck's Semi
ramis and of Lassen's "When the
Springtide," were most enthusiastically
received. The Haendel sonata for violin
and piano, which occupied the first
place on the programme, was rendered
with exceptional power and taste, and
the "Spinning Song" of Wagner, the
tarantella of Liszt and grand polonaise Of
Chopin were performed by DR.. Mas in
a way to call out the most enthusiastic
commendation. The programme closed
with a tremolo etude Of Colts chalk.
which showed to advantage DR.. Mas
marvellous powers of execution.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-08-12
THE FIRST TRAIN
starts over the short Line to San
Diego.

starts over the Short Line to SAN
Diego.
At 9 o'clock yesterday morning the
first train-load of passengers over the
new short line to San Diego started from
the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
depot at First street. There were four
passenger coaches and baggage car in
the train, and in all about zoo citizens ac-
cepted the invitation of the Railroad
Company to inspect the road. For some
time past the progress of the building of
the short line has been described in the
HERALD from time to time, and on Mon
day last the company, through General
Manager D. McCool, sent Invitations
to the Mayor, the City Council, city Of
ficials and many of the prominent mer-
chants of the city to accompany the
train on it's first trip. The majority of
those who had been invited were on
hand on time and few were Just min
ute too late. The guests were accom-
panied by the following officials of the
road: Mr.. Williamson Dunn, Judge An
son Brunson, Judge Egan and Chief En-
gineer F. T. Perris. The party will visit
the Coronado Beach Hotel and other
points of interest, and will return to this
city tonight.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-08-12
Costa Rica Enterprise.

SAN JOSE, G. R., August 1.-THE con-
tract negotiated at Washington by Senor
Pedro Parez Zeldon, special envoy OF
Costa Rica, and Hiram Hitchcock, Presi-
dent of the Nicaragua Canal Associa.
ton, of New York, having, after some
verbal changes, received the approval
of the Executive and State Department
of Costa Rica, and being accepted
as modified by A. G. Menocal, on behalf
of the Canal Association, was yesterday
ratified by Congress and signed by the
the President of Costa Rica. The con-
cession is similar to the Nicaragua con-
cession. Already private capitalists are
moving for the construction of a railroad
from Port Simon to San Jose. The route
will be along the southern shore of Lake
Nicaragua, or the line Of the canal in the
upper San Juan river.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-08-12

THE race week which has just closed
at Agricultural Park has been the most
memorable ever chronicled not only in
this section but in California. The
stables OF Mr.. L, J. Rose have emerged
from it covered with glory. When the
Santa Anita and other famous stables of
Los Angeles are added to the roster, this
county looms up as one of the three or
four great racing and breeding regions of
the United States. And we have reaped
our distinction from a comparatively
limited number Of horses, showing that
there are peculiar climatic properties in
this section which bring the horse to his
best form.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-08-12

A RAILWAY along the Coast at last con-
meets San Diego with Los Angeles
This is the dream of years at
last accomplished. Away back in
1872 the old Los Angeles and San
Diego railway was project cherished by
many persons in both cities. In that
year delegation came up to the City of
the Angels to urge the project upon our
people, but unavailingly. 1t remained
for enterprising men from abroad to ex-
ecute the plans so long meditated by far
sighted persons who had the will with
out the means. 1t is to be hoped that
the road will cement the two cities in the
bonds of good fellowship.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-08-12

OUR esteemed contemporary, the Er-
press, says that the Democratic party has
no man to pit against Blaine. We ad-
nit it. The hero of the Mulligan letters
is unrivaled. On that point, to employ
a phrase familiar at the card table, we
"ante and pass the buck" We have no
statesman in our party. who, in a job
bing transaction in favor of Railway
corporation, in which he was expected
to prostitute his functions as Speaker Of
the United States House of Representa-
tives for gain, "wrote that he would be
no 'deadhead' in the partnership" We
hav'n't got them, dear Eapress, and
what is II ore, we don't want them. We
shall win in the present campaign he
cause we are led by clean-handed states
men like Cleveland and Thurman. ~
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-08-12

THAT there is quiet but persevering
demand for real estate in this section has
been apparent to most people who take
note of such matters. Of late years all
movements in that line have started in
Los Angeles county in the sprightly
town of Pasadena. As a matter of fact,
the real estate market there is showing
many signs of activity. A number of
very important cash transactions have
been reported from Pasadena within the
past two weeks. There has at no time
been healthier condition of affairs in
this section than prevails now. The last
atom of imitation has been squeezed out
OF values, and the investor who desires
to make money never had better op-
portunity than now.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-08-12
Canadian Chinese Mails.

MONTREAL, August ia cable dis
patch from London says: Sir Stafford
Northcote, Sir George Stephens son-in-
law, asked the Chancellor of the Ex-
chequer in the Commons last night
whether the terms OF contract for the
convention of mail between Canada and
Hong Kong had finally been agreed upon
between the Government and the Cana
dian Pacific railway? Goschen replied !:
Yes, the terms are practically settled, but
the contract cannot be signed in suffi
cient time to lay on the table before the
autumn session,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-08-12

IT APPEARS that the improvements in
the steamer service between San Pedro
and San Francisco, to which We referred
last month, are to be more thorough
than we had been led to suppose. Be-
ginning with the 1st Of September next,
twenty trips month will be made, the
time being reduced on the faster vessels
to twenty.six hours between the two
points. The fast time will be made by
the Santa Rosa, Pueblo and Queen of the
Pacific. Santa Barbara, San Pedro and
San Diego will be the only three points
stopped at by these fine vessels, the Po-
mona and other slower boats calling at
the way ports. These changes will be
greatly appreciated by the travelling
public.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-08-12

THERE is very little that is consolatory
to Republicans in the interview tele-
graphed to the Tribune as to Jim Blaine's
views as to the outcome of the pending
Presidential election. He figures out
Harrison elected by majority of five
votes of the Electoral College. In other
words, he gives Cleveland all the States
he carried in 1884 except Connecticut and
Indiana. That is to say, Blaine comedies
the fact that Cleveland will carry New
York. According to our contemporary,
Mr.. Blaine said:
'I will concede Cleveland all of the
Southern States and give Harrison all the
States l carried four years ago, and then
give Cleveland New York and give him
New Jersey, but Harrison will carry In
diana and Connecticut, and we will elect
him by majority of five electoral
votes"
This is what We would call damning
Harrison with faint praise. If this is
the support the Plumed Knight is going
to give the Republican ticket perhaps it
might be as well for Harrison and Nor
ton that he had remained in England.
The process is what would be ordinarily
called whistling candidate down the
wind. Perhaps James G. Blaine wants
to see Harrison elected; and then per-
haps he don't. We are inclined to think
that the latter alternative is the prefera-
BILE one under the circumstances, and
that Harrison may we'll exclaim, "save
me from my friends" What a narrow
margin he allows our Republican friends
after all the fine boasts which have been
made of Republican victory!
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-08-12
THE UPPER COAST.
Steel Works and Railway Develop.
memts IN the Sound Region.

SEATTLE, August 11.-Contracts were
let to-day by the Seattle, Lake Shore
and Eastern Railway to the Moss Bay
Iron and Steel Company of America for
10000 tons of steel rails, delivery to
commence next July. The works of the
Moss Bay Company are now in process
of construction on Lake Washington, five
miles from this city, and will be the
largest west of the Mississippi. Their
iron supply is in Moqualmie Pass, about
thirty miles from the works.
Articles of incorporation of the Seattle
and Southern Railroad Company were
filed here to-day capital stock 81 ,0O0, 900
object, to build line between this city
and Portland, Oregon. 1t is understood
this is a branch of the Southern Pacific
Company. Work will begin at once.
The terminus OF the road will be West
Seattle.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-08-12

Slowly but surely the Democratic lead
ers have pulled themselves up to the
Presidents advanced position, and after
less than eight months of argument and
and agitation the vote is taken which
shows that tae party is practically a
unit behind the first leader it has had
for quarter of century. Only four
Democrats out of total of 1859 voted
against the bill and the Presidents pol
icy, while two Republicans of unvarying
party loyalty and three Independents
joined with the Democrats in supporting
it, thus more than counterbalancing the
Democratic defections.--[New York Ev-
ening Post, Ind.)
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-08-12

THERE is quite universal opinion in
Los Angeles that the late Republican
County Convention, having had an op-
portunity to nominate strong ticket,
gave the people about the weakest one
ever presented for their sufrages. This
has done much to simplify at least the
local campaign, and has assured DEM
ocratic victory if we use only ordinary
judgment in the selection of the Demo.
cratic candidates. Only the strongest
men should be put forward-men who
can harmonic and strengthen the party.
If this is done, victory is assured.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-08-12
Marching Orders.

SAN FRANCISCO, August 11th.-In-
structions have been received here from
the War Department at Washington,
placing two troops Of the Second Cavalry,
now stationed at the Presidio, and a
detachment of the same regiment
now stationed at Benicia, under march
ing orders at 8 O'Clock tomorrow morn
ing. The proposed destination of the
troops is some point in Arizona, along
the Mexican border line. The purpose
of the movement is not known, but the
opinion prevails among army officers
here that the orders were issued owing
to some trouble which is said to have
been caused by border ruffians, and also
by Indians in Arizona.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-08-12
ssTHE WIFE,,
by the Husband Who
Then Kills Himself.

SANTA Cruz, August 11.-Further par
ticulars concerning the. shooting in
Scott's Valley this morning, say Field at
an early hour took his only child, little
girl about three years old. to the house
of his brother-in-law, o. w. Felker, near
by, to spend the day. He took Win
chester rifle belonging to Felker back,
home with him. After returning home
he had some words with his wife, and
left the house the wife followed him out
doors. Field Immediately took the gun
and shot his wife in the breast, then
blew the top of his own head off. Mrs.
Fields cries attracted the attention of a
neighbor driving by, who took the
wounded woman to the house of Fields
brother-in-law, Felker, and telephoned
to the city for medical attendance. The
physicians pronounced the wound of Mrs.
Field fatal. Field was woodsman by
occupation. 1t is stated his wife's people
had been endeavoring to induce her to
leave Field. It is presumed this led to-
the tragedy.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-08-12
The Shiugle Trust.

TACOMA, August 1.-THE North Paci-
fic Shingle Manufacturers Association,
formed here recently, will it is stated,
control the whole output of shingle mills
north of the Redwood line in California.
The secretary of the Association states
that fifty mills in Washington Territory
and Oregon have been enrolled on
their books, and the daily output Of
these mills is about five million shingles,
the value of the output being nearly four
million dollars a year. Win Page, of
Tacoma, is President of the Association
and Jos. M. Blaine Secretary.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-08-12
The s.. +. & q. r.. r..

SAN Francisco, August 1.-The Stock
ton, Fresno and Southern Railroad Com
pany filed articles of incorporation to-
day. The proposed road is to extend
from Stockton to Visalia. Henry L.
Davis, Thomas R. Hayes, A. 7. Murray,
Daniel F. Hayes, George H. Collins, h.
B. Hunt and L. M. Hickman are the
directors, representing $500, 900. There
are SIZE, 900 subscribed.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-08-12
Anaheinl Encampment.

ANAHEIM, August 1.-THE Grand Army
ercampment opens at Anaheim Landing,
Tuesday. The Landing grounds are be-
ing covered with tents. One thousand
veterans will 60 into camp and it is ex-
pected that the whole number of people
will reach seven thousand. Governor
Waterman and staff and General Miles
and staff are expected to be present. The
encampment will continue ten days.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-08-12
Coast CullfnRs.

Ex-Mayor Robert L. Chamberlain, of
Santa Barbara, died to-day, after long
illness, at the age of 55.
Edwin G. King, charged with the MUIR
der Of Pratt, at Downieville, has been
held without bonds for trial by the Supe-
rior Court.
At San Buenaventura the election on
the question of issuing 100000 additional
bonds to complete the sewer system and
street improvement, carried in favor of
bonds by vote of 223 to SO.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-08-12

The Question of the Day: Mrs. Wistful
-"What happy people you are, to have
six nice daughters! What resources for
your old age!" Mr.. Quiverful-"Yes.
Resources enough! But the difficulty,
nowadays, consists in outstanding ones
resources. ."-[ Punch.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-08-12

With the tax removed from oleoma-
garine the cost Of furnishing the table
may be greatly reduced, but the quality
of the table service will not be advanced,
while the farmers will suffer tenfold
more than by the removal of the tax on
wool.-[Philadelphia Herald, (Dem.)
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-08-12
Foreign Fla q hes.

The new born prince of Greece will be
named Christopher.
Arrestments served upon Edinburgh
news agents for twenty pounds each, at
the instance of Parnell, against the pro-
prietor and printer OF the London Times,
found jurisdiction. This is practice in
Scotch law to enable foreigners to sue in
Scotch tribunals. Hence it is obvious
that Parnell intends to prosecute the
Times in the scotch courts.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-08-12

Inasmuch as the Republican news
papers look upon the London Times as
weighty and trustworthy authority in
their denunciation of Mr.. Cleveland as a
"free trader" is it reasonable to expect
that in the coming investigation of the
charges of the Times against Mr.. Parnell
our Republican contemporaries will de-
clare Mr.. Parnell guilty because the
Times says so?-[Buffalo Courier, dem. }
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-08-12

A man who makes 81, 500, 900 year
out of the war tariff, and then cuts down
the wages Of his workingmen, is not only
a suitable companion for Mr.. Blaine, but
he would be well received by Ben Harri-
son. = Louisville Courier Journal,
(Dem.)
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-08-12

Keifer? j. Warren Keller? Oh YES |
We do remember such a name, and
there is the recollection of a bad odor
connected with it. Even Republicans of
strong stomachs hold their noses when
they come within smelling distance of ].
Warren Keifer's political reputation
[Cleveland Plain Dealer, (Dem.)
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-08-12
ADJUSTMENTS.
A sunday Night Performance by the
Mott. Cotton Troupe.

There will be rare treat of a Sunday
evening performance tonight at the
Academy of Music, when the Mott-Cot-
ton minstrels will give one of their re-
fined entertainments which have been
delighting Los Angeles audiences for a
week past.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-08-12
Charles CrOcker's Critical 'Condt-
tiOn.

SAN Francisco, August 1l.-Informa-
ton has reached this city that Charles
Crocker is seriously i'll with diabetes at
Monterey, and special train with three
physicians abroad left here for Monterey
this evening. At the last report, how
ever, his condition was not considered
critical.