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Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-12
A Criminal Joke.

Of all practical jokes probably the
meanest as well as the most dangerous
is the withdrawal OF a chair on which
person intends to sit, SO that he may
fall upon the floor.
Sometimes it results in severe inju-
ries. 1t always creates pain and NOR
tification, and isn't redeemed by a
single element Of humor.
Yesterday young man died in
Brooklyn because someone had per-
petrated this joke upon him. The
dead man on New Years day was
young, strong and healthy, and had
every prospect of living worthy life
Yet to-day he is dead-a victim o.
this senseless trick. 1t is manslaueh
ter. We see no reason why the per
son who committed it should not bs
prosecuted.-[New York World.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-12
AFFAIRS IN EUROPE.
Political Outcome of Bis
marck's Speech.
RUSSIAN MILITARY COUNCIL
Troops Still Massing on the Cali
clan Frontier-Austrian
Preparations.
Associated Press Dispatches to the Hrn An,

Associated Press Dispatches to the HIM Ami
BERLIN, February 1.-THE peacs
illusion with which Bismarck,a
speech invested the situation has
passed away, and it is beginning to
be realized that there was notbinr
really pacific in the speech beyond
leaving the Gar the alternative Of
peace or war, while pointing out the
road along which Russia can retreat
If the Gear feels himself safe in re-
treating. The Czar held a council to
night at which every LEADING
general was present. The Russian
war office now permits frcer mention
OF the movements of the troops. War
saw dispatches to-day state that there
arrived at that city four regiments Of
Circassian cavalry, en- route for the
PinczeH and Keilice districts. All
Michalowitz, near the Gaiician from
tier, immense barracks are being
raised. An order from st. PETERSBURG
directs the execution of plans for
mobilization Of part of the field ar
tillery. On the Austrian side there
is an increase in the number
OF recruits and officers for the
Landwehr. Large purchases OF Krupp
guns have been made, and enormous
war contracts for provisions and muni-
tions OF war have been executed.
On the German side the most sig-
nificant feature is the extension Of
stragetic railways on the frontier.
PARLIAMENTARY WORK,
This has been a memorable week in
the Reichstag. Bismarck's triumph
on the military bill had results beyond
that measure in weakening the
spirit of the opposition, and in adding
to the cohesion of the Government
group on other questions. The only
check the government has sustained
has been on the Socialist bill.
An attempt has been made to as
sassinate Police Commissioner Etemp-
fel, stationed at Mobsheim. Stempfel
while passing through Urmatt was
fired at twice, the first shot pierced
his cloak without touching his body
and the second struck him in the
right knee.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-12

1t is automatically declared that
Roscoe Conkling has said to some OF
his friends that if the next Presi-
dental cam paign is fought on the
t riff issue between Blaine and Clev.
land he is prepared to take the stump
for Cleveland believing that the Re-
publican party cannot without violat-
ing its pledges and bringing reproach
upon its name, refuse to reduce the
taxes which weigh so heavily on pro-
ducers and consumers. Mr.. Conk-
ling Is further credited " ith the re,
mark that President Cleveland's last
message was one of the wisest,
boldest, and most patriotic evidences
Of statesmanship Of recent years. IN
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-12

which duplicates several prominent
local politician and one federal officer
in being connected with an organized
effort to defraud the government.
The Chronicle does not specify any
particular persons.
Among the names mentioned by
the Eraminer is that of John T. Fo-
garty, deputy surveyor Of this port,
who, it intimates, was aware of the
alleged smuggling operations. Fogarty
this afternoon sent communication
to Surveyor Tinnin, demanding an
investigation. Collector Hager and
the surveyor informed him that the
accusation had already been looked
into and found to be groundless.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-12
YESTERDAYS FIRE.
The MISSOURI HOtase burned to
thc Ground.

Ac MAbSAOufk hOuse HurMe0 TO
thc Ground.
Shortly before o'clock yesterday
morning a fire occurred in the Mis-
souri, House in the rear of 7OS San
Fernando street, directly opposite
the Southern Pacific Passenger Depot.
One Of the servants, while preparing
breakfast, undertook to fill a lamp
from a five gallon can of kerosene,
and the weight of the can upset the
lamp, throwing the oil into the flame
OF candle standing on the table.
The oil can exploded, throwing the
burning oil over the room and igniting
the wood work. The flames spread so
rapidly tlat all the Arkels could do
was to alarm their dodgers and save
their own five children sleeping in a
room adjoining the kitchen, where
the fire originated. The house was
full of lodgers, there being about
thirty persons there at tie
time. Most Of the men on the Sec
ond story of the house jumped from
the windows, and several sustained
severe cuts, bruises and other in
juries. None of TIE dodgers saved
any of their effects. The loss sus-
tanned by the Arkels, the lodging
house. keepers, is estimated at $500,
on which there is $1,000 insur.
ance. The building, valued at about
$1,000, was owned by Mrs. DR.. Leal,
and is said to be fully insured.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-12

for Republican union with the tar.
ifF, and the McEnty Democrats can
be utilized to carry that State. In re.
gard to the appointment of SER
geant-at-arms for the National Con-
vention, General Fitzsimmons, who
was chosen, was Union soldier OF
gallant record, and in every respect is
fit for his position, on account OF
his war record as war captain.
The committee meant no disrespect
to the Veteran club. They expect
that General Fitzsimmons will ap-
point large number of Union SOL
diers among his subordina.es and
also that he will recognize many
young Republicans who are now fight
ing for the party and give them a
generous recognition in these honors
as well as Grand Army veterans.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-12
THE UNION PACIFIC.
A dams Questioned Regarding Its
Affairs.

WAsHINeroN, February 11.-Charles
Francis Adams, President of the I'm
ion Pacific Railroad, appeared before
the House Committee on Pacific
Railroads to-day. He explained
the attitude OF the compa-
ny toward the funding bills
pending before the committee. Ma.
terially he favored the Cultivate bill,
with a few slight amendments in
tended to relieve restricting features.
Had the Outhwaite bill been en-
forced the company would have been
able to meet its fixed charges, in
cluding it's payments to the
Government and would have
had surplus over and above,
applicable to other purposes,
amounting to 81 100000 or ~ per
cent on the capital stock. He did not
think that it would be wise to pass the
bill without removing some OF its re-
strictions.
Grain remarked that Huntington
had asked for thirty days time in
which to prepare his proposition, and
he inquired how much time witness
wanted for that purpose.
Adams replied that he would sub
NIT his offer within 48 hours. His
company was ready and had been
ready for four years.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-12
THE SUPERVISORS.
DR.. Maynard Resigns and DIR.
DOzier Appointed.

Dr. Maynard Resigns and DIR
DOzier Appointed.
The Board of Supervisors met yes.
terday morning. Present: supervisors
Rowan, Macy, Martin, Venable and
Clerk.
In the matter of the county physi-
clan, the following petitions were read
and filed: From Hal M. Wyman,
M. D., p. s. Baker, M. D., Barton
Dozier, N. d., Otto M. Schultz, M. D.
The resignation Of DIR. I'll. H. May.
nard, to take effect February 80, was
read and accepted.
Supervisor Macy moved that the
sale of the County Hospital as advert.
ised to take place be postponed until
March 10th, and that said sale be re-
advertised in the L. A. HERALD. Mo
ton carried.
Supervisor Martin moved to have the
office Of County Physician and County
Superintendent abolished, and to Gre
ate the Office Of Resident Physician of
the County Hospital, to be appointed
by the Board of Supervisors, and to
hold his Office at the pleasure of said
Board SAID physician to make re-
port of all matters connected with the
hospital at such times as the Board
may require. The compensation Of
said physician to be $3.50 per month.
On motion of Supervisor Venable,
DR.. Barton Dozier was appointed to
take charge March 1st.
The deeds from F. r. Willis for
Long Beach avenue were presented,
and on motion of Supervisor Venable,
they were ordered recorded.
The petition of Sherman Page, ct
al, to have the highway established
between the Santa Gertrudes grant
and the several adjacent tracts, was
ordered filed, and the Board ad-
journed until.to morrow.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-12
SEWER COMMITTEE.
Recommendations Decided Upon
In Yeyterday,S Uleetfnp

Recommendations Decided Upon
la Yesterday's Meeting.
The Sewer Committee has prepared
the recommendations to be presented
to the Council Monday, as follows:
"Your Sewer Committee begs leave
to report that it has carefully exam
ined the Main street sewer and it's
terminus near Arcadia street, and
finds that no connection can be made
between both of these sewers, their
grades being different. We therefore
make the following recommendations !:
That the Main street sewer system
from Sonora street be extended a
distance of about 100 feet by an 49,
inch stone pipe, and the Superintend-
ent of Streets is instructed to continue
said pipe line to Bellevue street, and
cause one new man-hole to be erected
in front of the gateway of the city park.
This change is recommended so as
not to destroy the connections already
made, nor the brick sewer, and the
results will be the same. The Super
intendent is also instructed to have q
"T'' set on Marchessault street.
In the matter of bids between
Ninth and Washington streets Mr..
Burlingame's bid is the lowest, and
recommended that no work be done
for the present until some outlet
sewer is provided. In case the paving
should be ordered then the work
should precede the PAYERS always.
There should at least be an assess
ment OF one dollar per foot levied on
property to be benefited by the works
We will further recommend that for
the present no more sewers be built
until an Quiet sewer has been built
So far many of the sewers are cess
pools under the ground, detrimental
t, health. The main object of the
80 s is to dispose Of the sewerage,
n 1t to store it.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-12
SAN DIEGO.
A General Budget OF News From
Our Sou, hern Rival.


SAN DIEGO, February 11.-Dele.
to the National Horticultural Con.
vention arrived last night frcm
Riverside. The excursionists were
taken in carriages to points oi
interest about the city during
the day. A serenade was rendered
them tonight by the City Guard
Band at St. James. On Mon.
day they will be taken in an excursion
to Escondido. leaving for San Bernar-
dino on Monday night.
Archibald Freeman, Deputy Con-
stable who has been under examina-
ton before Justice Monroe, charged
with completely in the Moosa Cany, n
tragedy was to-day discharged. All
of the other parties have also been
released rom custody there being no
evidence on which they could be held.
San Diego is to have an ope a house
costing $175, 900; 100000 is already
subscribed and the balance is prom
ised by responsible parties.
The condition of the San Diego
postoffice is worse than ever in spite
of the increased appropriation re-
ceived from the Government. Tons
of undistribuied mail matter are
lying undistributed.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-12
WHOLESALE STRUGGLING.
Sensational Statements by San
Francisco Papers.

SEN satiOnal Statements by San
Francisco Papers.
SAN Francisco, February 1.-Two
morning papers publish statement
to the effect that the bark Halcyon
was fitted out by parties in this city
last spring, ostensibly for sealing
expedition in Arctic waters, and
cleared from this port for that express
purpose; but in reality the vessel was
intended for use in smuggling opium,
and has since then been engaged in
that occupation on an extensive scale.
1t is claimed that the Halcyon OBJ
tanned large quantities OF opium, pre-
sumably from ports in British Colum-
bia, and brought it down to Drake's
Bay, near Point Reyes, where it was
loaded on smaller vessels and brought
to San Francisco under cover of night
and there unloaded at an obscure
point and removed to a convenient
hiding-place.
1t is claimed that the Halcyon made
several trips OF this kind during the
sealing season, and that several hum
dred thousand dollars worth of
opium was thus smuggled into this
port.
The Eraminsr, in it's account of the
affair, states that evidence is now
before Attorney : General Garland
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-12
what MI. Thier. Aaxise4,

Towards the close of the Franco
German war, when M. Thiers The
old war historian of France, the great
exponent of the Napoleonio tradition
as to war, the author of the fortifca-
tions of Paris-was endeavoring 70
persuade his countrymen for the mo-
ment to make peace, he used an arg1-
ment which seems to us worth con-
sidering. off," he said, flour men
better rmed than I am come to me
and demand my purse do not choose
the moment when they are superior
to me to settle the question finally.
l make such terms with them as l can
for the moment, and then l go to sir
other men as much interested as I am
in stopping robbery and arrange with
them to master the robbers and re-
cover my purse"
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-12

Oakland Bureau of Information has
concluded to recall Agent Briggs
from Los Angeles. About $500 has
been spent in the project, but no ex-
cursion from Los Angeles se-
cured. The members of the Bureau
state that they had been handicapped
by the exaggerated reports of small
pox in Oakland.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-12
Vigilantes in Trouble.

TOMBSTONE, February 11.-Warrants
were issued to-day for the arrest of
Vampini and Peterson, the parties who
maltreated and attempt to hang
James Sutherland in West Huachuca,
OH suspicion of being party firing
the formers barn and haystacks.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-12
A New Trial Ordered.

SAN Francisco, February 1.-THE
Supreme Court has granted Joseph F.
Dye, convicted of murder in the sec
ond degree in killing Herman Haines
at Santa Paula. Ventura county, a
new trial, on the ground that the
prosecution introduced irrelevant tes-
timony, which prejudiced the jury
against the defendant,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-12
The Baptist College.

This new institution OF learning is
quickly taking its place in the front
rank of the schools of Los Angeles
1t is we'll under way, and the manage
ment is warmly commencing itself to
the parents of the young men pursu-
ing their studies there. Yesterday at
a meeting of the trustees it was Or
dered that q fine dormitory for the
use of young men who desire to be
resident at the college be erected at
once. 1t calls for an expenditure of
$40 0cO.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-12
Public Protection.

WASHINGTON, February 11.-Acting
Secretary Muldrow has requested the
Attorney General to institute suits
against H. B. Heacock and the Black
foot Mill Company, of Missoula, and
the Miners Lumber Company, cf
Butte City, Montana, severally and
jointly, for cutting. causing to be cut,
or purchasing timber from public
lands unlawfully to the value of over
$170,000.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-12
ROUND THE CAPITAL.
Items Cleaned at the National
Headquarters.

Headquarters.
WASHINGTON, February 11.-Sena-
tor Davis, Of Minnesota, states to-day
that he changed his place on the
National Republican Committee
about a month ago. II resigned. !"
said he, "because under the action of
the Chicago Convention in 1884, it
seems improper for Senator or Rep
resentative to hold that position. f"
The Senate Special Pacific Railroad
Committee had a preliminary meet
ing this morning, and voted to enter
first upon the investigation of Union
Pacific matters. 1t decided to begin
its hearings on February 25th.
Judge Alexander McCue, of Brook
lyn, who at present holds the office of
Solicitor of the Treasury, has been
offered and has accepted the position
of Assistant Treasurer at New York,
vice Canda. resigned.
A Democratic member of the House
Committee on Ways and Means stated
this morning that it was improbable
that the tariff bill could be laid before
the full committee in time for action
and report to the House before the
1st of March,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-12
LINCOLN'S BIRTHDAY.
Celebration by Republi-
cans at New York.
POLITICAL SPEECHES MADE.
Sherman Talks About the Ballot
Box in the SOuth-An Adj
dress by Evarts.
lAssociated Press Dispatches to the HsRALp. ]

Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD
New YORK, February 1.-THE Re-
publican Club OF the city OF New York
held a dinner at Delmonico's to night
in honor of the birthday Of Abraham
Lincoln. About 275 persons were
present, including Senators Sherman,
Evarts, Platt, Miller and Allison.
Letters of regret from Robt. T. Lin
coin, Hannibal, John G. Freeman,
ex-President Hayes and many others
were read.
The toast "Abraham Lincoln, the
fame OF such character Frightening
with the progress of humanity y can be
measured only by the limits OF the
worlds gratitude and the bounds OF
time" was responded to by Senator
Evarts, who said:
EvARTs' REMARKS.
81 am proud to be numbered with
the members Of this club and take part
in this tribute to Abraham Lincoln.
Where can we find fame like his
His fame is like that of Washington,
aud his career reflects upon Illinois
a glory like that which Washington
gave to Virginia." Evarts briefly OUT
lined the career of Lincoln, comparing
his fame with that of King David.
After a great series of debates with
Stephen A. Douglas, he was the lead
er, not OF his party, but of nation
that had risen to shake OFF the en-
cumbrances that bound it's limbs.
Said Everts: =" Though without
army or navy, the nation was able,
as it would be again, to array
on sea and on land an armament able
to cope with the armies OF the world.
And Lincoln lived to see peace over
subjugated, not compromised
rebellion. [Applause. There was
nothing left in the stage of human
greatness but that this chosen leader
should be martyr, Applause and
that he should have been stricken
down on Good Friday as martyr Of
liberty adds to his glory.
SPEECH BY SHERMAN.
General Sherman responded to the
toast "Free ballot and fair count"
In the course of his remarks he
said; Had there been a free ballot
and fair count in 1884, James G.
Blaine would have been elected
tremendous applause). 1t is
in the power of the National
House Of Representatives to pass
upon the qualifications of its mem
bers, and in this manner 1 believe
that the Republicans have been dere-
lict. Several Southern States to-day
would be Republican if there was
fair count, and if that party does not
do its duty in this matter the Demo
cratic party will break down the in
terests of the country. We have
been punished by one term of the
Democratic party, and think that we
will not be punished by second
term like it. ..
The toast was also responded to by
Senator Manderson (Nebraska), Con-
gresham Kinley .(Ohio) and Senator
Allison Uowa). The latter spoke
briefly on the surplus, and concluded
by pronouncing that the Democratic
party was responsible for the present
situation. AS Senator Sherman had
suggested soto voce the Democrats
did not know how to manage the
surplus because they never had one
before.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-12
cow ON THE TRACK.
1t Causes a Brak eman 10 Get his
Leg Broken.

ALBUQUERQUE, February Ii
While nine cars loaded with coal
were coming down from the Black
Diamond mine at Gallup, by gravity,
a steer crossed the track and was
struck and killed, derailing the cars.
Brakemen Cole and Snyder saw the
steer, but could not check the cars.
Snyder jumped from the top of box
car and had one leg broken. Cole
did not jump, and although the car
he was on was almost completely de-
molished, he escaped almost without
a scratch.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-12
CARBONATE OF SODA.
Excellent Deposits Discovered at
Owens Lake.

EXCe1iemt DepOS1tS DbScOVere0 at
Owens Lake.
SAN Francisco, February 1.-THE
Secretary of the Mining Bureau has
received a specimen Of carbonate of
soda from L. E. Wrinkle, Superin-
tendent Of the Inyo Development
Company, which has lately opened up
works for the removal Of soda from
OWENS lake. The excavations are
dug close to the lake, and the water is
allowed to run in and eva porate,
leaving large crusts of soda, which are
then gathered and purified. In his
letter accompanying the specimen,
Mr.. Winkle states that by spring the
company will be able to place 1000
tons of soda in San Francisco at 1928
per ton, considerably less than the
present price OF the article. The
specimen received has been examined
by special experts, who pronounced
it of the very best quality.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-12
RIyERSIDE,S ANEPORT.
The Citrus Fair Attracting Many
Visitors.

RIVERSIDE, February 1.-THE Cit
and strangers are coming from all
points in Southern California. Ar
rangements are made for cheap ex-
cursions from Los Angeles, the Ray
mond Hotel and Pasadena. to leave
Los Angeles next Tuesday morning
early, and to arrive at Riverside about
eleven O'Clock, returning towards
night.
Real estate sales, amounting to over
800 900, have been made here, with
many negotiations pending.
The Western Union Telegraph office
was broken into by burglars last night
and $40 taken from the table drawer.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-12
Weather Predictions.

SAN Francisco, February 1.-THE
indications for the "a hours commenc-
ing A A. NJ. February 12, for California
are: Local rains in the northern por-
ton. Generally fair weather in the
southern portion; light to fresh vari-
able winds, generally southwesterly;
higher followed by lower tempera-
ture,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-12
CHI aRGED WITH TaEAsor.
Information Filed Against the
Hon. Dunsmuir.

VICTORIA, B. c., February l.-A
sensation has been created by the
introduction in the House of resolu-
ton by Hon. Humphreys, directly
charging Hon. Dunsmuir, President
OF the Council, with reasonable acts
and utterances against Her Majesty,
and asking for royal commission Of
investigation. The resolution charges
Dunsmuir with seeking to annex Van
couver island to the United States,
and with other reasonable acts. The
Speaker reserved decision till Mon
day, to which time the House ad-
journed.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-12
THE ROBINSON TRIAL.
The Jury Return a verdict o
"Guil.y of Murder.,,


'sGuil;y of Murder.,,
BosToN, February 1.-The jury in
the case OF Mrs. Sarah S. Robinson
rendered verdict of guilty of murder
in the first degree. In this trial she
was charged with the murder OF
Prince Arthur Freeman, her nephew.
Mrs. Robinson had previously been
tried on the charge Of killing her son
and daughter, but the jury disagreed.
The Incentive to all the crimes which
she is charged with, was alleged, to be
the securing of the life insurance of
her vicvims.
Counsel announced that he would
take exception to the verdict, and
was granted until February 25th to
file exception.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-12
Our New Railroad.

SALT LAKE Cry, February 1.-THE
surveying party over the route of the
projected extension of the Utah Cen
tral Railway from Milford to Los An
geles leaves here on Monday. One
party of thesurvey works from Milford
and another from Barstow, California,
to common point in southwest Ne
vada.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-12
Initiating Bakersffeid.

FRESNO, February 11.-200 citizens
of this county met last night and
made arrangements for a grand rabbit
drive on the 26th Of February. The
whole State will be invited to attend.