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Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-19
Cowardly Casuals.

REDWOOD Cry, February 1s,-Foul
tramps confined in the county jail
escaped tonight as Jailer Tallman
was about locking them up for the
night, by forcing the door open. They
then beat him with a club, breaking
his left arm. Ex-Sheriff Hatch, in
passing along Stambaugh street
heard the cries OF the confined jaile,
and released him. Tallman is about
70 years of age, and his injuries may
prove serious.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-19
USSIA,S RULER.
He Wants Full Control over Bul-
garia and ROu m a mia.

BERLIN, February lS.-Prince Bis
marck has obtained from Count
Schouvaloff, the Russian Am bassador
here, a definite declaration OF the
Cars demands with reference to
Bulgaria. No secret is made of the
exact character of the proposals, nor
Of the official opinion that they will be
summarily rejected. The Czar asks
substantial recognition of Russia's
rights to control Bulgaria and Rou-
mania. Prince Ferdinand and the
Sobranje are to be wiped out. Rus
sian commissioners, with Turkish col
leagues, are to reorganize the Gov
ernment and army, and control the
election for q new Sobranje. Russia
further claims the right to occupy the
principality until the Gear deems it
proper to withdraw his troops. It is
impossible, owing to the nature OF
these demands, to further aggravate
the situation. 1t is reported that
Prince Bismarck has advised Count
Schouvaloff to urge the Russian Gov
ernment to refrain from officially pre-
senting them to Austria. on the ground
that they would certainly meet with
rejection without discussion.
THE MILITARY PREPARATIONS
OF Austria and Germany now ap-
proach condition of readiness. As
an adjunct to the treaty OF alliance q
plan has been agreed upon for the CO.
operation of the allied forces. When
the campaign opens there will be
three armies in the field, one consisting
of the first, or East Prussian corps, the
fourth or West Prussian corps, the
fifth or Posen corps and the
sixth or Silesian corps, will be
under the command of Prince Will
liam. The second army, led by the
King of Saxony, will consist OF the
Saxon contingent and Austrian troops
stationed in Galicia and Bohemia.
The third army, under Arch-Duke
Albrecht, of Austria, will be COM
posed of the bulk of the hungarian
and Austrian troops, and will form a
southern corps. Ii France enters the
field this plan will be modified, but
the German and Italian armies mo-
bilized are relied on to dispose
of the French. The acceleration
of the Italian naval prepara-
Itions is due to the urgent
representations from Berlin. On the
island OF Madalena, off the northeast
coast of Sar,inia, new arsenal has
been established, and the heaviest
Krupp guns are being mounted a
this point. Extensive tort works
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-19
LOTTERY GAMBLING.
A Prominent New Orleans Busi-
ness Man Ruined by 1t.

NEW ORLEANS, February lS.-F. d.
Poupart, confidential clerk of Adolph
Schieber, treasurer of the Cotton Ex-
change, is defaulter for $23, 600.
Poupart had charge Of the bank
box which contained the city
and State bonds belonging to the
Cotton Exchange. He pledged the
bonds to three banks, the Germania
National, the Bank OF Commerce and
the Mutual National Bank, and squan-
dered the money received in lottery
tickets. Suits were filed to-day against
the banks for recovery of the bonds,
Pcupart, and his accomplice, George
Penser, who has disappeared.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-19
He Only F.n Five Feet.

PORTLAND, Ore., February Isl.
Peterson, a deck hand, accidentally
slipped Off the steamer Alaskan this
morning, falling five feet and striking
his breast on the gunwale of barge,
from which he rebounded, striking
his head against the side Of steamer,
then falling into the river and sinking
Immediately.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-19
ONE NIore Chnnca.

SALT LAKE, February 1S.-In July
1887, Andrew Cotton killed Michael
Cullen near Milford, Utah, was
convicted Of murder in the first
degree and sentenced to death
He appealed to the Supreme
Court, and that tribunal to-day af-
firmed the sentence OF the lower
court, judge Henderson filing dis
senting opinion. A writ of error to
the United States Supreme Court was
issued out and a stay of execution
meanwhile ordered.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-19
Merchant Marine.

New ORLEANS, February 1S.-The
American Shipping and Industrial
League convention concluded its ses-
sion this afternoon. A resolution set
ting forth the great value to the
Nation of the establishment of an
American merchant marine was
unanimously passed. 1t was presented
in connection with draft for tom
mage bill, which it is proposed to lay
before Congress for action.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-19

October, is before the Superior Court
to-day on hearing for writ of habeas
corpus.
The grounds of the application are
that there is no strong presumption
that defendant is guilty of murder in
the first degree; that the jury which
tried him for the murder of Reardon
disagreed, nine favoring acquittal and
that the circumstances and evidence
in both cases are identical.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-19

The British government denies the
statement that an English military
military force is about 10 enter vene-
zuela, and says that the indemnity
was paid in December upon protest.
The Russian press is becoming
more optimistic in its views Of the
situation in Europe. owing to what il
considers to be proof Of Prince Bis
marck's intention 70 expedite tho not-
tlement of the Buleaxian qpegtipns
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-19
Their Labors Ended.

SACRAMENTO, February 18.-After
nearly two entire days deliberation
over the affairs of the hospital for the
chronic insane at Santa Clara, the
State Board Of Examiners con
clnded its labors to-day by
awarding E. A. Vandolser $4,000
contract for building new wing, and
s28. boo for now engine and boiler.
A bill amounting to $26, 900, passed
and controllers warrants We're drawn
for total of 1925, 400.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-19
A SEVERE SENTENCE.
25 Years lmprisOnment fO
Stealing &,3.

SAN FRANCISCO, February 1S-
Michael Ahern, the convict re.
Gently convicted of robbing James
Barry Of $l3, was sentenced by Judge
Toohy to day to % years imprison-
ment in San Quentin.
Judge Toohey also sentenced Jules
Maurin, convicted of signing the
name Of physician to the death GER
tificate of woman who died in a
lying in hospital from alleged Grim
inal malpractice, to pay a fine oi
$4,000 or be imprisoned in the county
Jail for 5000 days. The offense was
not punishable by Imprisonment in
the penitentiary.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-19
THE SAILORS, sronlns.
Circumstanc nces Attending q
Wreck OF the Salisbury.


Wreck OF the Salisbury.
PORT TOWNSEND, w. T., February
1S.-The crew of ten able-bodied ses-
men, shipped in this port on the Ger
man ship Salisbury, which was aban-
doned and set on fire last Monday 1t
sea, were confined in the forecastle
for two days and given very little
food. On Friday, February 10th,
trouble arose between the ships Off
GERS and the crew, which resulted in
tue officers firing into the forecastle at
the men with rifles and pistols. Cap
tain Reitzenstein claims that the
crew mutinied, which is admitted, for
the reason that the vessel was in an
unseaworthy condition. When the Sc
riol Wyn hove to for the Salisbury's
crew, one OF the mates offered to take
the crew and bring her to port. The
offer was declined, and kerosene oil
emptied into the Salisbury and set ON
fire.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-19
LIQUOR LICENSES.
A suit to be Brought to Test Their
COnstitutiOnallty

WASHINGTON, February 18.-Will-
lam Nick. Gatchell, of New York,
agent for the National Anti-Nuisance
League, is here to arrange for the be-
ginning of suit in the Supreme Court
of the District OF Columbia, to test the
constitutionality of the license sys-
tenn. He says that similar suits are
to be brought in all States to termin-
ate in the United States Supreme
Court. The object is to show that
licenses are unconstitutional. If this
can be done, the League expects that
Prohibition legislation will follow
everywhere as matter OF protection.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-19
Coming to This City.

RIVERSIDE, February 1S.-The Board
of Trade this afternoon decided to
move the Southern California Citrus
Fair to Los Angeles and exhibit it
there for two weeks. Riverside will
put in new exhibit equal to, or bet
ter than the old one. All portions Of
Southern California are invited to
send in fruit in addition to what ex-
hibits are here now.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-19
AN IMP0RTANr TR ANsrEn.
COmpamyss vVorks.

PREscorr, A. T., February IA
private telegram states that the Uni
ted Verde Copper Company's mine
and mill, situated at Jerome, thirty
miles northeast Of here, has been sol0
to Mr.. Clark. of Butte, Montana, Tor
a large sum. The property,
which is said to be one d
the richest in the world, has been
idle for some time, owing to the ex-
cessive cost of transportation of coke
and of shipping bullion. The recent
rise in copper has assured its owners
that both mine and mill can be rum
successfully. The price paid Is not
stated, but it's former owners held e
at 50, SOC, 900 before the rise in copper.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-19
Bay District Races.

SAN Francisco, February 1S.-At
the Bay District to-day the weather
aud track were fine.
First race, mile heats, sweepstakes
|-Melrose won, three in five, Brown
Jim second. Brown Dick third. Best
time, :39I.
Big Jim won the match race for
500 in three straight heats, Dixie
second. Best time, 2 :4914.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-19
The s.Ree,s,, Libel Suit.

SACRAMENTO, February 49, The
publishers of the Erening Bee this
afternoon filed an answer in the
County Clerks office to the suit of J
B. Hobson. who asks the sum of
$50, 900 for alleged libel. The defend
ants deny that the article was libel
Gus, or that any part thereof was false
or defama ory, and deny that Hobson
has been damaged in any sum.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-19
CONFIDENCE BETRAYED.
4 Young Man Embezzles $4,000
From His Employer.

'
From His Employer.
MARYsvLLE, CAL, February 49,
I. R. Garnett, wholesale grocer,
makes the statement to-day to the
effect that Edward Barber, a young
man in his employ, is an embezzler to
the amount of over $4,000. He says
that Barber has confessed his specula-
tione, and claims that they cover a
period Of q year and amount to abnut
1880. He stated that a part Of the
funds had been sent to Ireland, and
part invested in San Diego real estate.
Garrett says that Barber has made
partial restitution and expects to re-
cover nearly the whole amount and
will not prosecute him.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-19
A ConnectinU LINK,

VIsAL1A, February 1s.-Certain
railroad movements are transpiring
here which go far are unfathomable.
It is known, however, that a party of
surveyors will start out from here
within few days to survey line 10
connect with the Union Pacific Rail
road on the Kings river.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-19
Congregational Committee.

WASHINGTON, February 18. - The
House Democratic Congressional Com
mittee filed number of vacancies on
the committee to-day as follows: Col
erado, Bella M. Hughes; Nevada, Geo.
Cassidy; Idaho, John Holey; Wyom-
ing, Post; Oregon, Charles s. Nichols.
The committee adjourned to meet on
Thursday next with the Senate Com
mittee to select an Executive Commit
foo
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-19
The Fidelity Bank Affair.

CINCINNATI, February l8.-The mo-
ton for new trial and arrest Of
Judgment in the case Of Ben. E Hop
kins, cashier Of the Fidelity Bank,
were overruled in the Federal Court
to-day. The indictment against Di-
rector Zimmerman was nolEed.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-19
Iscaprd ,l,e sUMtfold

NAPA, February lS.-The jury in
the case of William Gaylor, for killing
Antoine Bucher last December, re-
turned q verdict of granddaughter,
tonight, with recommendation to
mercy.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-19
A Big Deal.

SANTA BARBARA, February 1S.-The
largest sale of real estate made in this
vicinity took place to-day. The Ruell
ranch of 5000 acres, twenty miles west
of this city. was sold to q Canadian
colony for 100000.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-19
GuiIty Of Murder,

MrNNEAPoLIs, February 1s.-The
jury in the Silas Barrett trial this
evening rendered verdict Of guilty
Of murder in the first degree. Both
the Barrett brothers are now under
conviction for the murder OF car
driver Tollafson.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-19
SOMETHING IN THE WIND.
A Crisis Probable in Eng lish Po.
litical Circles.

LONDON, February 18.-Much un-
easiness prevails in political circles.
Colonel Ponsonby, the Queens Pri-
vate Secretary, recently paid several
visits to Lord Salisbury and w. H.
Smith, Government leader III the
House of Commons. Snch visits are
unusual, except when a crisis is
imminent. After the Cabinet Coun-
Gil to-day Balfour, Chief Secretary for
Ireland. walked 10 the Irish office.
He was evidently greatly excited, and
although the weather was bitterly
cold, he was hatless and walked with
his hands clasped to his head. He
was followed by detectives.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-19
TASCOTT'S CRIME.
His Confederate COnfesses
to the Police.
DETECTIVES HARD AT WORK.
The Murderer Believed to be
Hiding From Justice in
California.
Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD

Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD
CHICAGO, February ia man
who assisted the murderer OF mil
lionaire Smell by standing watch out
side while the residence was being
robbed, was arrested to-day. and the
police have already secured a full con-
fession from the prisoner. 1t con-
firms beyond doubt that the murderer
is young William B. Tascott, son of
Col. J. B. Tascott, wealthy maui
facturer.
The man arrested to-day made
Tascott's acquaintance this winter in
the Garden City Billiard Hall, on
West Madison street, and for several
weeks they have been together every
day. On the morning that Snell's
house was to be robbed he and Tas-
colt went to the house together. Tas-
colt went inside, leaving his comrade
on the sidewalk.
AFTER THE MURDER
Was committed Tascott hurried out,
grasped his companion by the arm,
and together they went to Tascott's Is
lodgings on West Madison, where
they remained several hours. Tascott
told all, and the other was 80 horri-
fled and 80 afraid lest he be charged
with the murder himself, that he re-
Trained from giving information to
the police. He made sworn state
ment to day and satisfied the police
that he was telling the truth. The
police refuse to reveal the name of the
prisoner. An associated press dis
patch, giving the information that a
criminal answering the description OF
Tascott, the alleged murderer, was
captured at Los Angeles but had
broken jail, was eagerly perused to-
night by Inspector Bonfield and De-
tectives Sergeants and Elliott. They
exchanged significant glances, and
it was plain from their manner that
the news was in line with
their theories as to the
flight of Tascott. This much was
virtually admitted by Sergeant Elliott
who said that Tascott is known tt
have previously BEEN in Californis
and to have expressed more than once
a marked inclination to return there
at the first opportunity. Elliott showed
a dispatch just received from the war
| den of the Kentucky penitentiary
| where Tascott had been incarcerated
stating that the fugitive's body was
peculiarly marked, affording certain
,rr.Ne or rDrNTrutc TroN
He has q scar on his right hip where
shot while attempting to escape from
Frankfort prison. There were also
scars, some perhaps yet unhealed, on
his right leg, on his knees and on both
elbows, the results of wearing ball
and chain. The upper front of his
seet exhibit gold filling line on the
surface, the metal extending along the
edge. The filing seems to be from
the interior, but shows prominently,
the upper lip being slightly drawn
back.
The detectives are anxious that this
information should be spread-espe'
cially in California.
| LATER-ANoTHER CLUE.
The rumored presence of Tascott in
Los Angeles led to the discovery this
evening that a young woman with
whom be was very intimate is prob.
ably in that vicinity, and perhaps has
been visited by him. Who she is, OF
| uhat hor annaarappa ia likn tho
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-19
A Dishonerable Death

DENVER, February Isl. f. Lind
say, clerk of the United States Land
Office here, suicided here last night
by taking two ounces of laudanum
and cutting his throat from ear to ear
with razor. 1t was discovered to-
day that the accounts in the office are
$4,000 short.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-19
Thomxhf m wns Unloaded,

DENVER, February 18.-Yesterday
evening while Joseph Stebbins was
handling a gun heavily charged with
buckshot and slugs, which he "didn't
know was loaded" the gun suddenly
exploded, the charge striking his
father in the groin and killing him al
most Instantly.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-19
Another Liberal Victory,

LONDON, February 18.-T. R. Bu-
chanan, the Gladstonian candidate,
was reelected to-day for the west
division Of Edinburgh. He is con-
vert to home-rule.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-19
Assigned.

CINCINNATI, February 1S.-Mueller
& Gogreave recti6ers, importers and
wholesale liquor dealers assigned to.
day. Liabilities, $150,000; assets,
$110 900.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-19
Death of a Pioneer.

BISHOP CREEK, February lS.-Last
Sunday there died at Round Valley,
this county, a man who was one of
California's oldest pioneers. His
name was William Matthews. He
was born in London. Nothing is
known of him beyond the fact that
he was over hundred years old, and
many believed him to be aged at least
1O8 wears.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-19
A Suicide at Sea.

PORT TOWNSEND, w. T., February
The bark Memnon has arrived here
from San Francisco in charge Of the
first mate, who reports that q few days
ego Captain Hayer, master Of the
bark, who was apparently suffering
from species Of deiirium tremens,
sprang over the side of the vessel
and was drowned
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-19
A Temperance Cali.

New York, February 1S.-The
Anti-Saloon Republican National
Committee has issued call for Ma
tional Conference, to be held here on
April 18th and 10th. The purpose is
stated to be "to assure and signalize
the complete withdrawal of the Ma
tional Republican party from COM
plicity with saloon infamy, and to
emphasize it's positive antagonism
thereto"
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-19
Adiudged GuiltY.

SAN Francisco, February 18.-Dr
Josselyn, Isaac Silver and Frank w.
Demorest, charged with conspiracy to
murder William B. Drew for the prr-
pose of obtaining from a beneficiary
society the insurance upon his life,
have been found guilty. Friday next
is set for the passing OF sentence. The
extreme penalty is years imprison-
ment.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-19
CAPTAIN Jordan Punished.

PORTLAND, Ogn., February 1S.-As
a result Of the investigation into the
laundering of the little steamer
Cleaner off Tongue Point, with q loss
Of three lives, few weeks ago, the
board has suspended Captain Jordan,
who commanded the Cleaner, for six
months, and also censured him for at
tempting to cross the bay during such
stormy weather.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-19
AZBELL,s APPEAL.

Good Reasons for Asking fer q
Writ Of Habeas Corpus.
GAN JOSE, FEBRUARY Is. = Newton
ASbell. charged with killing Reardon
snd McArdle, Ct Indian Valley, last
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-19
THE OPIUM SENSATION.
Tinnin says the Charges Against
F0gaFsy are UnsrOunded.

4AM0An S2yU Smo NAs0A = kCS q "sA.e~
FOgaFsy are UngrOunded.
SAN Francisco, February Is Re
garding the charges recently made in
local papers to the effect that the
bark Halcyon had been fitted out as
an opium smuggler by certain we'll
known individuals, and which inti-
mated that Deputy Surveyor Fogarty
is concerned in the alleged plot to de-
fraud the Government, Surveyor Tin
min states that he has investigated the
charges during the past few months,
and invoked the aid of the person
making the charges. After careful in
quiry, he asserts with all force that he
Is unable to obtain any proof OF Fog
arty's guilt.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-19
Bankang Bu : iness.

NEW YoRK, February ls.Ihs
weekly bank statement shoWs I =.
serve decreaae q e ~ 10. n
hanks now bold t17, ,oS5 40 Il or6o
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-19
AT LAST.
Aid Extended to the Los
Angeles POstOffice.
SOME IMPORTANT CONCESSIONS.
Pasadena and San Diego also
Receive Valuable As
sistance.
fAssociated Press Dispatches to the HKRALi

fAssociated Press Dispatches to the HERALD
WASHINGTON, February 1S.-Post.
master General Dickinson has senl
telegraphic instructions to the Post
masters of Los Angeles, San Diego
and Pasadena, California, authorizing
the employment Of an efficient force
In each office to meet the temporary
and permanent needs Of the service
A superintendent and inspector Of
the post office department are direct
ed to visit these offices and render
every required assistance in the way
of recognizing and increasing the
services and extending the office fa-
cilitics.
At Los Angeles in addition to the
regular force, a superintendent Of
mails and superintendent Of the
money order division are authorized
at a salary OF $1,000 per year, and a
superintendent of carriers at $1,000.
Two branch stations for carriers are
suggested.
AT PaSadena Two permanent clerks
at $1200 each per annum and four at
$500 each are authorized, and free
delivery system is suggested.
At San Diego, in addition to the
general authority to empty sufficient
force to properly handle the mails,
the postmaster is authorized to ap-
point one clerk at $1,000 per annum.
TO WHOM CREDIT is DUE.
Special to the HBRALD.J
Postmaster General Dickinson h as
caused it to be known that the i'm
portant postotfice concessions made
for the Los Angeles, San Diego, Pasa-
dena, Riverside. and other Southern
California offices, have been due to
the strong and continued efforts oi
Senator Hearst, seconded by Joseph
d. Lynch and John P. Irish.
T. L. L.
NEW MAIL ROUTE.
The Postmaster General has or
dered the establishment OF mail
route from Horace, KAN, TO Pueblo,
Colo, by way OF Denver, the
Memphis and Atlantic, and the
Pueblo and State Line railroads. The
contract calls for service of six
a
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-19

SAN FRANcIsCo. February 18.-Sim-
on Hamberg, Walter Nehstadt and w.
J Pitcher. charged with swindling F.
M. Parker, an Oregon rancher, out of
10000, by the half-interest trick,
were arraigned in Judge Tooh, =
Court to-day and pleaded not guilty.
The trial was set for Tuesday week.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-19
COMMITTED TO PRISON.

In the United States Circuit Court
this afternoon District Attorney Carey
asked that Benson's bonds be increas
ed from $50, 600 to $4,000. Judge
6auyer fixed the amount at 500, 900.
Benson's representatives stated that
they were prepared to furnish $50, ,00O
to-day and would offer the full
amount on Monday. Benson was
then committed to the custody of the
Marshal until the full security is
fur ished. He refuses at present to
make any statement.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-19

are being constructed at Madalena,
which is designed to be the rendez-
vous of the fleet operating against the
coast of France.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-19
A NEW MAIL ROUTE.
SURVEYOR BENSON.
Marshal Franks Lane ds Him Saf,
lv I'm Sau EramciscO.

ly I'm San Francisco.
SAN Francisco, February 18. -
John Benson arrived here by the Cen
tral Pacific overland this morning in
ecompay with U. s. Marshal Franks and
was taken to the Office of the latter in
the Federal Court building. The Dis
trict Attorney has asked that Ben
sons bonds be increased from $780,.
900 to $50, 900, and the matter will be
heard this afternoon.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-19
LATER-ANoTHER CLUE.

The rumored presence of Tascott in
Los Angeles led to the discovery this
evening that a young woman with
whom be was very intimate is prob
ably in that vicinity, and perhaps has
been visited by him. Who che is, or
what her appearance is like, the
police refuse to say, only stating that
she left here for California some
months ago; and it is limited that her
destination was San Diego.