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Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-11-29
EASTERN HAPPENINGS.
Testimony in the Hronek
Trial.
RAILROADS AND RAILROADERS
The Switchmen's Strike Assumes q
New Phase-Washing-
ton Waits.
Associated Press DISPATCHES to the HERALD

Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD. |
CnIcAGo, November 2S.-The criminal
courtroom was crowded this morning
when the Hronek dynamite trial was re-.
sumed. The first witness was Detective
Gale, who gave the jury the details OF
the confession made by Hronek.
Hronek said many OF the bombs found
in Lingg's possession were made by a
man named Schneider. Schneider also
made the bombs which he (Hronek)
had. The dynamite which Hronek had
in his house. some 100 sticks, he got
from man named Karafiat.
Witness testified about the delivery OF
dynamite and bombs by Mrs. Hronek to
| the officers.
TIE cross-examination brought out the
statement that Hronek had said there
was considerable Indignation about the
execution of Spies and his companions,
and he wanted to avenge their death.
Hronek said it was his intention to harm
Bonfield and Judge Gary and Grinnell,
but he refused to say how; he said, how
ever, that he did not want to bring any
one else into the affair, but would under
take the Job alone, ii others would pay
him for it.
| Officer Shainer testified that on july
22d in the States Attorney office, in ad-
dition to their statements, Hronek said
that Chopek told him thatsome German
Anarchists wanted to burn the city, TO
avenge the death of Spies.
| Police Inspector Bon6eld was then
called and told of the first information
he had received of the plot. Bonfield
showed the jury one of the bombs which
was found in Hronek's possession. He
said one Of them had been exploded in a
shed on the prairie, and it had blown the
shed to splinters.
| The State rested its case after the de-
fense had cross-examined Inspector Bon
field. For the defense Hronek was put
on the stand. He denied that he was an
Anarchist and said he had never been
one. He had never belonged to an An
archistic society, and did not think there
was any such in existence. He then
made sweeping denial OF the truth OF
Chleboun, the informer's story. Witness
had always suspected that Chleboun was
playing bad part. He denied also that
he was present at the Haymarket riot,
and as he has never been harmed by
Bonfeld, Gary or Grinnell he had no rea-
son for seeking revenge on them nor
did he ever do so. He explained the
alleged visit to Grinnell's house by say
ing that on July 4th, Copek and Chleboun
asked witness to 60 to the lake where
they would take bath. On the way
over Chleboun said he had heard that
Grinnell lived in pretty park and sug-
gested going to see it. Then it was that
witness suspected that Chleboun was
going to sell them out. The trio walked
around the square but never said a thing
about revenge. Karafat, he said, left
the bombs and dynamite at witness
house in October, 1886, and never re.
turned for it. After while witness
grew afraid and threw fifteen OF them
into the river. After short cross-ex-
animation an adjournment was taken
until Friday morning.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-11-29
t,IIagna est Justftia... Etc.

We reproduce elsewhere an article
from the Ecening Express, in which the
Police Department, as at present consti
tuted, is arraigned for inef1iciency and
extravaganza. The EGpress says that
not a single important arrest has
been made by the department
since the resignation of Chief
Cuddy, and the whole article
is, by the light of its criticism OF the con-
duct OF police affairs at present, vindi.
cation of the administration of the late
Chief. This is tardy recognition OF the
official worth and ability of MIR. Cuddy
from newspaper which joined in the
conspiracy to hound that gentle.
man out of Office. Never, under
any Chief. had our city been more
thoroughly protected nor the law better
vindicated than during the brief admin
istration Of that official Gambling had
ceased to show it's face, under the vigil
ance OF his department; crime was re-
duced to the minimum through
the watchfulness and argus-eyes
OF his force; the social evil was
forced away from the public gaze
his corps was the terror OF what is termed
the "mac" element; and through his
energy and sleepless vigilance Los An
geles was becoming model city of law,
order and good government.
The administration of the Police De-
partment by Chief Cuddy was standing
rebuke to the Republican party, which
for three years previous had been in the
ascendant in the municipal government.
Under it's Chiefs OF Police, from Nc.
Carthy to Darcy, gambling had -four
ished as it had never hourished before,
and vice and crime we're ram
pant. 1t would not do for the
party of hypocrisy to permit SO
glaring contrast to continue, and a
devilish conspiracy was entered into by
Republican presses, aided by weak
minded Democrats in authority, to perse-
cute Mr.. Cuddy out OF Office. He was
assailed on all sides by the most out
rageous system OF detraction and calumny
False reports were persistentlv published
about the moral condition of our
city; ordinary transgressions were mag
nifed into exceptional crimes; games
were reported as permitted to be carried
on in all parts OF the city, when no such
games existed and the public mind was
infamed by the most barefaced inven-
tions. The majority of the Police Com
mission lent its aid to this malicious
prosecution by introducing an
element Of discord into the
Police administration. At last a
committee Of the Council was found
hardy enough to make a report to the
Board in which the Chief was charged
with the most serious derelictions, and
when their proof was demanded it was
found that it came from sources so vile
that even the committee, who had used
it to destroy an honest aad efficient
officer, were ashamed to acknowl-
edge it, and insisted that Mr..
Cuddy should be dismissed on
the mere faith Of their infamous find
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-11-29
THE FOREIGN EXHIBIT.
Action Taken Yesterday by the
Committee.

Action Taken Yesterday by tho
Committee.
At the Joint meeting of the Board Of
Trade and the Chamber of Commerce
which took place last Friday, a commit
tee was appointed to confer with the
State Board OF Trade concerning the
matter of the London exhibit OF California
products which it is proposed to organize
The exhibit is to be in charge OF "a general
committee of one hundred members, ia
which all parts Of the State will be rep
resented. 1t was the object of the joint
meeting to arrange for the proper
representation of this section on this
committee.
The President OF the Board of Trade
Eugene Germain, and the President Of
the Chamber OF Commerce, Major E. w
Jones, were elected members of the
committee who were to take the matte,
in hand, anu they selected as co-work kers
j. B. Lankershim, NJ. L. Wicks and DIR.
j. P. Widney. The committee met yes.
terday afternoon at the rooms OF the
Board of Trade and had short confer
ence.
The secretaries OF the two organiza.
tons were instructed to correspond with
the President of the State Board oi
Trade and to ask for o clearer
understanding of the scheme OF
representation on the Committee of One
Hundred. 1t is the purpose of the COM
mittee to ask that the basis OF represen-
tation be the number of votes polled.
Definite action of any sort could not be
taken until further information should be
received from the President OF the State
Board of Trade, and the committee ad-
journed to meet again when it had been
obtained.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-11-29

THE Quixotic political cranks, will en-
dorse the candidacy of Mr.. Miles to
morrow night. He will not take theil
pledge, but they understand him per
fectly. He suits them to dot. They
know him. and will trust him more IN
pledged than they would almost any Other
man who would take the pledge. He il
their man. Multitudes OF liberal Rebub
licans will vote the Democratic ticke
from top to bottom, for the reason tina
nearly all the cranks will vote the Re
publican ticket straight.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-11-29
An Excellent Afternoons work.

An Excellent Afternoons work.
The Democratic Municipal Convention
has given US platform which will m eet
the views of every good citizen, and a
set of nominations into whose keeping
the affairs of our city can be safely en-
trusted. There has never been a
better ticket submitted to the peo pie
OF Los Angeles than the one
nominated yesterday. From top to bot
tom it is composed OF good and trust
worthy material. The nomination for
Mayor is one that should commend
itself to every taxpayer. Mr.. Rryson is
q shrewd and successful business man.
He came here nearly decade ago, after
having rounded up successful career
in the West, and at once in
vested his capital in business and
property in this city. During his
residence here he has erected some OF
the costliest, and certainly, from an arch
itectural standpoint, the most magnif-
cent, edifces in Los Angeles. The beau
tiful and imposing pile DOW being fir
ished at the corner OF Second and Spring
streets, is an inspiration of his enterpris-
ing mind and the fine bank building on
the corner of First and Spring is due
to his purse and nerve. II any one asks
what John Bryson has done that he
should be honored, we may answer by
borrowing the inscription on the tomb Of
Sir Christopher Wren in st. Paul's, Cir.
cumspice !"-''look around you" Such
a man needs no platform tc
guarantee his public course - his
character may be read in his works, and
his works proclaim what his course as
Mayor will be. He will give the people
an energetic, progressive and an econo
mical administration, for he is thor
ough, capable and watchful man; he
will see to it that every department per
forms it's full duties; he will
give his personal supervision te
important public works anG
as master mechanic he will frustratt
all attempts to swindle the people. There
will be no chance for shoddy contractors
to get their work in on man of his un
tiring energy and vigilance. 1t is moi
often that city has the opportunity te
secure so admirable an executive, and we
congratulate the people of Los Angeles
that, at this particular juncture, such {
man as John Bryson is willing 70 serve
them.
The rest of the ticket, which we have
not space to review in detail to-day, is
composed OF excellent material. and will
bear the closest scrutiny. The candi
dates for the City Council are selected
from our most capable and trustworthy y
citizens-men whose character and stand
ing give assurance that our municipal
affairs, and the morals aud good order o.
our city, will be con6ded to clean and
capable hands if they are elected. We
challenge comparison of the ticket pre-
sented by the Democracy with that put
forth by our all-assuming opponents
The platform is one that will commend
itself to the liberal and right-thinkine
voter. II does not deal in barren plati
tudes-it outlines specific policy. II
means acts, not chimerical theories. L
is instinct with the principles OF gooC
government, and is vitalized by the nom
ination OF candidates who are in com
plete sympathy with its enunciations.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-11-29
WASHINGTON VIKINGS.
Naval commissioners Report
Other GOYernmeMl Items.

WASHINGTON, November 2S-Commo.
dore j. G. Walker, of the Bureau of Navi-
CATION, has submitted his annual report
to the Navy. Ia discussing the improve
ments in nautical instruments, he states
that chronometers of foreign make are no
longer purchased by the Navy. Atten-
ton is called to the report of
Commander h. B. Bradford, Ma
val Inspector of Electric Light
ing; the first man-of-war in the
world, says the report, to be
lighted by electricity, the Trenton, to be
installed under the direction of this Bu-
reau, under an application especially
asked for by tie Bureau for that purpose.
From the first this method of lighting
has been successful, and it is now con-
ceded that no ship is complete without
electric light, which has been proved
beyond doubt to exert direct
and salutary influence upon the sanitary
condition, discipline and efficiency Of
vessels of war. 1t is the earnest recon-
mendation OF the Bureau that whatever
changes may be made in the adm inis-
tration in relation to the war college,
nothing may be done to the interruptio
of the attainment OF its main object,
namely, the systematic study by Naval
officers of the practice and methods of
modern war as applied to the special
necessities of the United States. The
Commodore recommends that Naval
reserve be established in order to meet
the demands Of the country for rapidly
manning and increasing it's fleet
upon the outbreak of war. Rapid mob
illzation may be said to be the
leading naval question of the day. and
the recent naval maueuvres abroad have
given occasion for the frequent statement
of opinion that to the readiness of ships
and guns must be joined the equal readi-
ness of tradesmen to make any system
of mobilization complete and effective.
NEW POSTAL CONVENTION.
The Postmaster-G G eneral and Vice
Consul from San Salvador have com.
pleted and signed parcel-post conven-
ton between the two countries. Its
terms are substantially those of the re-
cent convention with Mexico, and under
them all merchandise packages of less
than eleven pounds in weight and OF the
usual dimensions will be admitted to the
mails at the rate of twelve cents per
pound in the country of origin and four
cents per pound in the country of desti-
nation, making the total postage rate
sixteen cents per pound.
DISEASES OF SWINE.
The Commissioner of Agriculture has
appointed a Commission consisting of
Prof. William II. Welch, Of John Hop
kins University, DR.. f. o. Shakespeare,
of Philadelphia, and Prof. 7. ]. Burrill,
of the University of Illinois, TO investi-
gate the subject of swine diseases in the
United States, anu the method of their
treatment and prevention.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-11-29

ings. The conspirators bounded the
Chief out of office, but they failed to OBJ
literate the fact that he had given the
city the best Police administration it had
had in years. They, however,
succeeded in their original OBJ
ject. They had deluded many
good people into the false belief that the
worst element OF the city could do as it
pleased under Democratic municipal
administration, and thus paved the way
for the absurd comedy which the Repub-
lican party is now playing. 1t poses as
the party of high morals. 1t
sniffles about its purity, and
its opposition to vice. 1t has
the impudence to speak of its even fellow
citizens in the true pharisaical tone of its
old-time prototypes in Judea. But though
it cry itself hoarse with lying, it cannot
wipe out the fact that the worst and most
fagitious administrations Los Angeles
has ever had have been Republican.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-11-29

TOURISTS are coming in in force. With
their advent the current of conversation
is changed. One no longer hears the
tariff, the election, majorities or plurali-
ties discussed. But conversation such as
this which actually was heard on the
street, takes place: 81 do not know Just
how many orange trees there are on the
place but like it very much, and l dc
not think it is too dear" The two per-
sons who were parties to the discussion
were evidently "Tenderfeet," and they
were. thus discussing pending purchase
as they walked along the street.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-11-29

1T is most erroneous opinion that all
the lands of Los Angeles county are held
at fabulous figures. High-priced lands
in this section are either highly improved
with valuable houses and other costly
appurtenances attached to them, or they
are so situated as to have a great
speculative future for residences, or even
it may be for business purposes. But
when it comes to bare lands or to farms
with only moderate Improvements in the
way of buildings on them, whose value
is likely to continue on purely agricul-
tural basis, they may be purchased at
very reasonable prices. There, is
plenty OF land fenced, with abund-
ant water supply, close to rail-
road depots, and within twenty or
thirty miles of Los Angeles, near schools,
churches and society, to be had for 800
per acre. These seeded to alfalfa will
turn off $50 worth of hay per annum, and
are really worth $500 per acre. In three
years they will sell for that. Then there
is plenty of land to be had, eligibly situ-
ated in all respects, which may be had
for from SIS to $50 per acre. In other
words, these lands are as cheap in Los
Angeles county as they are in any of the
Western States, and the buyer gets the
climate thrown in.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-11-29
YESTERDAY the Democratic Convention

YESTERDAY the Democratic Convention
put up strong ticket composed of good,
clean men. That body also formulated a
clean-cut, ringing and sound Democratic
platform. 1t is certain that no one of the
sensible men on the ticket will so stultify
himself or the Convention as to 60 CO.
quoting with any other fascinating con-
cern, no matter how charming it may come
before them. The candidates have per-
sonal strength, the platform gives them
sound principles on which to 60 before
the people. Now if any tempter in any
form shall try to induce any of these
gentlemen to fall down and worship any
thing in the shape OF sham reform, let
them say to the enticer, Get thee be-
hind me Satan !" Let there be no strad-
ding, but let each man stand squarely
on the platform.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-11-29
Yellow Jack In New York.

New YoRK, November 28.-Another
case of yellow fever was reported by DR..
George G. Wilson, tonight, in the per-
son Of Raphael Delano, of 76 Mulberry
street. Delano arrived from Jacksonville
with his wife and two children to-day,
and was taken sick soon after his arrival.
Shortly after noon black vomit began,
and DR.. Wilson at once notified the DO
lice and the Board of Health, which at
once had him removed 70 a reception
hospital. As the man and his family
went to the densely populated Italian
quarters, fears are entertained that the
germs may have spread.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-11-29

FLORIDA is just now undergoing a
severe visitation at the hands of "Jack
Frost" The chill visitant will, strange
to say, cause warm glow OF satisfaction
in the hearts OF the dwellers in the Pas.
cal State. The Yellow Jack has been
playing havoc with the inhabitants ol
the malarial glades, and the gray Jack
from the North Pole which drives
out the tawny one from the
tropics is always more than welcome.
Frost may kill the orange trees, but fever
kills the proprietors, and man will give
even his orange grove for his life.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-11-29
A Depot Robbed.

Last Sunday evening about 7 O'Clock
some one broke into the depot of the
Santa Fe Company at Anaheim and
broke open the money drawer from
which he took about $40. The agent
was at supper, and it is supposed gang
OF tramps did the work. They broke
open the depot door, then the inner office
door and last of all the money drawer.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-11-29
A RIVERSIDE raisin grower gives these
results of his enterprise for nine wears:

The crop of 1884 was nearly all de-
stroyed by hail. The cash returns for
the crop were from $l04 to $25S per acre.
The difference is mostly due to the fact
that some years the grapes were sold on
the vines and other years the crop was
cured before being sold. He adds that
the crop of the present year will yield
fully 5000 per acre net above all ex.
nensps
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-11-29

BROTHER MIKE DE YOUNG is spoken Of
as probable piece of timber for Harri-
sons cabinet. Well, Mike deserves to
receive high and liberal recognition from
the Republican President. The gallant
manner in which he went back on his
declarations at Chicago, and bravely
fought an uphill fight against his own
consistency, deserves all that Harrison
can give him
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-11-29

THE Temple-street railway is sure
enough to be double-tracked. The bonds
are fioated to the tune of 500, 900 worth.
The improvement will be soon begun,
and will embrace all that part of the road
lying between the Spring street terminus
and the Union street crossing, about half
a mile beyond the engine-house.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-11-29

We HOPE that no Democrat will fail to
cast his vote at the municipal election
under the absurd idea that it is the best
policy to let the Republicans break their
backs during a short term OF power. Ii
there are any who have harbored this
idea, let them abandon it at once, and
enter the canvass with determination
to win. Victory is in the air.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-11-29
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER go. Isss.

SUGAR has taken turn upward in
San Francisco. Details will be found in
the HERALD columns under the head of
finance and trade. Mr.. Blaine's trusts
are fourishing all along the line. They
are private affairs, he says, but the pub
lie pays the piper at round rate, in
JaoI
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-11-29
STORM kAVAGES.
Reports of Damages and Lost VeS-
sells Still Coming fn.

New YORK, November 2S-The dam
age by the storm on Coney Island will
not be covered by 100000. The sea
broke with resistless force and scattered
piers, bath houses and summer hotels
like egg-shells.
ALLENTOWN WRECKAGE.
CoHAssET, Mass, November 2S.-All
douot concerning the loss of the steamer
Allentown was dispelled this morning.
North Scituate beach is covered with
wreckage, consisting OF many articles
marked ALLENTOWN" No bodies have
yet come ashore.
SCHOONER PICKED Up.
PRovINCETowN, Mass, November 2S.-
The steamer Nickerson has arrived and
reports having picked up on the middle
bank to-day the schooner Maud Morri-
son, Of Shelburne, N. S., which had been
abandoned; only the bow and after-house
are above water. The fate of the crew is
a mystery, but they were probably
washed overheard during the gale.
BODIES WASHED ASHORE.
GLOUCESTER, Mass, November 2S.-
The bodies of two men have been washed
ashore at Thatcher's Island, and are sup
pOecu W Dc GlOe6 VI Ill6u lTOm uno
steamer Carroll.
MISSING SCHOONER.
QUEBEC, November 28.-Apprehen-
sions are felt here for the safety of a
schooner which left for Eboulemans on
Friday last, having more than forty pas
sengers, OF whom three were women.
Nothing since has been heard of the
vessel.
MISSING VESSELS.
HALIFAX, N. S., November 2S.-The
steamer Worcester, which sailed from
Boston for this port Saturday, has not
since been heard from. The steamer
Vancouver, due Sunday with the Cana
dian mails from England, has not yet ar
rived, The weather continues thick. A
heavy sea is running outside the harbor.
Rumors are current that the Worcester
and Vancouver have gone ashore, but so
far as can be learned they are without
foundation.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-11-29

TOMORROW morning eighteen plows.
and each gang" drawn by six horses,
will begin the tearing up of the stubble
on the Laguna Branch. About one-hun-
dred acres day OF grain will be turned
under on this ranch until all of the
many thousand acres are seeded to barley
and wheat. That is the way we farm in
Los Angeles county.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-11-29
For MRS. BartIert,s benefit.

HANOVER, N. H., November 28.-The
report sent from here last night to the
effect that President Bartlett, of Dart
mouth College, was going to California
on account OF ill health, is incorrect.
The President is in perfectly good health
and goes on Mrs. Bartlett's account.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-11-29
ADJUSTMENTS,

Snily Holds the Fort at the
Grand.
A fair audience as to numbers assem-
bled at the Grand Opera House last
night to witness the repeat of Daddu
Nolan by Daniel Sully and his support.
The same play will be presented tonight,
while at the great Thanksgiving Day
matinee the attraction will be the Corner
GrOceru.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-11-29
A UniOn of Actors.

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, November 28.--
Robert Dowing, the actor, was married
to his leading lady, Miss Eugene Blair,
at the West Hotel this evening.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-11-29
Nat,ce ta MaiI Nuhscrtbers.

The papers of all delinquent mail subscribers
to the Los Angeles DAILY HERALD will be
promptly discontinued hereafter. No papers
will be sent to subscribers by mail unle's the
same have been paid for in advance. This rule
is inf1exible. AYERS Il LYNCH.