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Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-18
MURDER AT WHITTIER.
"A Man Named Miles Shot and
Instantly Killed.

Instantly Killed.
Meager information in relation to
murder at Whittier reached this city
last evening through the telephone.
So far as could be learned through it,
man named Miles had been shot
and killed by man named Parks.
The particulars surrounding the kill
ing were not abtainable, except that
Miles was said to have been hanging
around Whittier for the past week or
ten days, and last evening about six
O'Clock he went into the store kept
by Parks and was shot Immediately
after. Whether there was a quarrel
or as to what was the cause of the
shooting the parties sending the mes
sage could not tell. Coroner Mere
dith was telephoned for, but having
other business on hand was unable
to go down last night. He will go to
Whittier early this morning.
1t was reported later that Parks had
run away from Whittier Immediately
after the shooting.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-18
General GlcaniuxS.

WASHINGTON, January 1.-THE
American shipping and industrial
League resumed its session this
morning. Addresses were delivered
by a number of delegates. Tt was
agreed that the only way to aid
American shipping that would be
secured was through Congress.
The Corean embassy was formally
presented to the President this morn
ing by Secretary Bayard. The Secre-
tary also formally presented to the
President the newly accredited envoy
from the Corea, Park Chung Yang.
P pension has been granted to o. P.
Vail, of Los Angeles.
Senator and Mrs. Stanford gave
dinner tonight in honor of Mrs.
Grant, wife Of the late President.
Among those present were Senator
Jones of Nevada, Mlne.' Romero, Gen.
Beale, admiral Porter, Gen. Bucker
and Senator Stewart.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-18
An Angry Mason.

Yesterday as the stone masons
were at work on the rear of the
Amestoy block, VIM. Shooter, one Of
the masons, became enraged at one
of the tenders for not bringing his
mortar to him in the proper condition,
and struck him ON the head and
breast with light stone hammer, in
flicting an ugly and dangerous, cash
on his head. He Immediately took
flight through the back way, remark
ing to the workman that he had
better skip, as he guessed he had
killed a "greaser." The wounded
man was cared for and the police
authorities were notified, and at once
searched for him, but up to a late
hour last evening had not succeeded
in effecting his capture.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-18
TWO BURGLARIES.
The Long List of Stolen Goods
Increased

increased
On Monday evening thieves broke
into the new building on New High
street occupied by s. G. Taggart & Co.,
taking several boxes of cigars. No
clue has been obtained of the thieves,
but it is thought to be the work OF
boys.
Early yester day morning another
burglary was perpetrated, this time
the scene of operations was Messrs.
Gunther & X chs saloon on North
Main street. The thieves pried open
the door and stole two or three dol
lars, which was all the till contained.
Officer Lee and patrolman heard a
noise in the saloon and went around
to the rear of the building, but before
they could reach the saloon they had
to scale several fences. Probably the
thieves heard the officers, for when
they got in they found the place de-
serted. They had evidently left in a
hurry, as large chisel and auger were
left behind.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-18
GENERAL TOPICS.
California Chamber of
Commerce Convention.
AN EMBEZZLER UNEARTHED.
The Chicago, Milwaukee and st.
Paul Road Coming to the
Pacific Coast.
Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD !

l
SAN Francisco, January 1.-THE
thirty-eighth annual meeting of the
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce
was held this afternoon. President
Merry and Secretary Haynes presented
their reports for the term just closed.
President Merry's report recon-
mends that wharfage accommodations
be increased by a sea wall, making it
possible to obtain berths for ships
when required. The tendency of the
bar to shoal is given the same atten-
ton, with the suggestion that Con.
gress give instant attention to the fact
that the bar is becoming wider.
The need of national quarantine
station is presented, as we'll as the
necessity for modern harbor defenses
and adequate naval force. President
Merry also advocates the develop
ment of merchant marine and steam
ship lines by liberal subsidies. He
also records his appreciation of the
scheme to complete the Panama
canal.
A communication from the City
Council of Santa Barbara was read,
requesting the Chamber to use its en-
deavors to have new cruiser built at
the Union Iron Works, named the
Santa Barbara.
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS
On the American interests in the Ha-
waiian Islands were then offered by
Oliver Eldridge:
WHEREAS, The protection of the
maritime commercial interests of the
Pacific coast of the United States is
the special duty of the Chamber OF
Commerce; and
WHEREAS, The tenure of the pres
ent Government of the Hawaiian Is
lands is precarious and uncertain
while the armed forces OF Europe are
lowering in the vicinity ready to take
advantage of conditions which may
enable them to interfere in the inde-
pendence of said Government in a
manner prejudicious to the United
States; therefore be it
Resolved: That the attention of Con-
gress and the executive branch of the
Government at Washington be re-
spectfully and specially directed to
the protection of American property
and commercial interests in the Ha-
waiian Islands.
Resolved: That the so-called equal
ity of American interests lat Samoa is
a delusion, evident to all merchants
cognizant of the results OF the German
army of occupation. And this Cham
ber of Commerce earnestly protests
against a repetition at the Hawaiian
Islands of the occurrences at Samoa
under any flag or under any pretense
whatever.
Resolved: That copies OF these res
olutions be forwarded, duly attested,
to the President of the United States
and to the California delegation in
Congress with the suggestion that in
view OF contingencies, an increase of
the United States naval forces on the
Pacific station would be a precaution
by the conditions alluded
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-18
THE HOUSE..
8. 5. Cox Appointed Speaker Dur.
ing Carlisle's Absence.


WASHINGTON, January 17.-Much
uneasiness was manifested in the
House this morning over the news OF
the serious illness of Speaker Carlisle.
The House was called to order by the
Clerk, who announced the fact of the
Speakers indisposition, and stated
that nominations for Speaker pro tenn.
were in order.
Mr.. Mills, of Texas, offered a reso-
luton appointing Samuel S. Cox, of
New York, Speaker pro tenn. during
the present temporary absence of the
Speaker. The resolution was agreed
to, and Mr.. Cox called the House to
order.
THE CARLISLE CONTEST.
The report OF the Elections Com
mittee on the Thoebe- Carlisle contest
was made by Chairman Crisp. After
q recital OF the offer of the defendants 8
counsel to prove certain allegations,
it says that as the notice of the con-
test fails to specify them as grounds
OF contest, by well-established rule
it would be a sufficient negative
answer to the application to induce
the House to order a new Tearing in
his case. The contestant must show
diligence in the use of the time al
lowed him by the statute, but in this
case he took the testimony on only
seven of the office days allowed him
to procure evidence; he avowed that
he never wanted to enter into the con-
test and would like to get out of it;
that he did not want opay out money
in the matter, and had been forced
into in by labor clubs, and it was sim
ply his desire to repel the imputa
tions cat upon him. In the opinion
of the committee the tactics Of the
contestant and his counsel had been
such as to proclaim him asking fur
ther indulgence of the House. Very
careful consideration ofsthe papers sat
isfy the committee beyond doubt
that not one Of the substantial aver
ments of the contestant could be estab-
lished by satisfactory proofs. In con-
clusion the committee reported the
resolutions declaring Carlisle elected.
WILKINS TAKES THE FLOOR.
Wilkins, of Ohio, called up as un-
finished business a bill to provide for
the issue OF circulating notes to Ma
tional bank associations.
The Speaker pro tenn. laid before
the House the Presidents message
accompanying the report of the Pa
cific Railroad Commission. The mes
sage was read, and with the reports
was referred to the Committee on
Pacific RAILROADS and ordered printed.
Wilkins then moved that the House
proceed to the consideration of un-
finished business, and Anderson and
Weaver resumed their filibustering
tactics, and after several dilatory
motions were voted down. The
House determined to consider the
banking bill, but this determination
was of little avail, for other filibuster-
ing motions were resorted to.
The resolutions adopted by the
Wool Growers Conference were or
dered printed in the record, and the
report upon the Thoebe-Carlisle con-
tested cases was ordered printed.
Leave was granted the minority to
file their individual views, and Crisp
gave notice that he would ask the
House to act upon them before Fri.
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Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-18
WEDNESDAY MORNING. JANUARY 1s.

ing of the board of directors a few
days ago, President Jarvis announced
that Young had been pocketing the
money of the company for two or
three years. Even as confidential
bookkeeper the latter had handled
money for the purchase of bones,
credited bone peddlers with
many pounds of bones they
had not supplied, and then
pocketed the difference between
the true and false accounts. This ex-
planation was accepted and Young
was locked up last night. A reporter,
however, was told that negotiations
were under way to settle the affair.
President Jarvis says that as near as
could be ascertained the defalcation
amounts to over $4,000, which ex-
tended over three years and was done
in avery clever way. Young is held
in $4,000 bail, which has not yet
been given.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-18
OVER THE BORDER.
A Budget of News From Our Sis.
ter Republic.

Cry OF MEXICO, January 1.-THE
Government has forwarded to Wash
ington papers requesting the extradi-
ton OF Mayer, alias Bourton. There
is great anxiety here to have Bourton
brought to this city to answer for his
stupendous swindle, and if he is ex-
tradited he will receive extraordinary
punishment.
The total coinage OF Mexico for the
fiscal year ended June 30th last, was
$27 ,433, 900, of which $26, S44 900 was
silver.
The daughter OF the President,
Senorita Amanda Diaz, was married
yesterday to Sefior De La Tore. The
ceremony was private. There were
many superb wedding gifts. The
bride is one of the bellies of Mexican
society and is very handsome.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-18
and there are strong hopes of his
early recovery.
FTERNOON REPORT.

AFTERNOON REPORT.
The patient had, however, another
chill during the Afternoon, to which he
seemed to attach but little import
ance. The chills, the physician said
were caused by intestinal distur
Dances and were primarily the re.
suit of overwork and disordered di.
gestion. The question was asked.
"1s he dangerously or even Sc
riously i'll ?"
81 do not regard him as such," was
the reply. "He is quite weak,
as said, from overwork and anxiety,
and it may be some time before he is
able to be about; but he sits up in
bed. He has never for moment lost
consciousness, and has had several
hours refreshing sleep, and l think
that without repeated violent recur-
renee of the chills, he will get along
without serious trouble. On the
whole, he is certainly improving"
IN THE EVENING.
At 8 o'clock tonight DR.. Sowens
said that Carlisle was resting quietly,
and, on the whole, considerably
better than he was in the morning.
LATEST ACCOUNT.
At late hour Speaker Carlisle was
resting easily.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-18
such bill having been reported back
from the Postoffice Committee with
out amendment. The bill was passed.
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.


The Senate report of the Pacific
Railroad Commission was received.
accompanied by the message from
the President. The reading of the
message was proceeded with, and at
it's conclusion Hoar moved that it.
with the accompanying report, be sub
mitted to the Select Committee of
Senators. Agreed to.
Subsequently, German moved to
reconsider the vote, and the motion
to reconsider was laid over. This
leaves the whole matter pending.
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS.
At the conclusion of the reading of
the Presidents message accompany
ing the Pacific Railroad report. Plumb
offered resolution calling on the
Secretary of the Treasury for state
ment of the sums paid the states and
territories under the act of the Twen-
ty-first Congress as 10 per cent. of the
sales of public lands. Adopted.
The resolution of Wilson of Iowa
calling on the Secretary of the Treas
ury to report the amount of each kind
of liquor soldseach year since the pas
sage of the Internal Revenue law and
from the special tax son distilleries
and breweries was adopted.
Dolph introduced a bill to amend
the Indian land in the Severalty Act
SO that its provisions shall not apply
to any Indian tribe until the consent
of two-thirds Of the tribe over 81
years of age has first been obtained.
From the Committee on Pensions
Senator Turpie reported favorable
increase to $12 per month for pension
ers who are totally helpless.
Senator Quay, from the same COM
mittee, also reported fayorably the
bill to increase to $50 per month the
pension for total deafness and at
proportionate rate for a partial loss Of
hearing.
The Senate confirmed the nomina-
tions OF the Inter-sIateC Commerce Com
missioners.
The Blair Educational Bill was
taken up and Bowen spoke in support
Of it. The bill was then temporarily
laid aside and Fry's bill, amending
the laws relating to the inspection Of
steam vessels was taken up aEd
passed.
A bill reported from the Committee
on Indian Affairs on January 5th as
to the relation of marriages between
white men and Indian women was
also passed. The principal provision
is that white men marrying Indian
women shall not thereby acquire any
right to tribal property.
The Blair bill was again taken up
and Blair spoke at some length in ad-
vocacy of it and the Senate adjourned.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-18
CARLISLE,S CONDITION.
Five More Chills Yesterday
Latest Bulletins.

WASHINGTON, January 17.-Speaker
Carlisle was taken with another chill
early this morning and his physician
was hastily summoned. At s o'clock
the Speaker was sleeping quietly and
the symptoms were rather;more favor
able.
II A. M.-Speaker Carlisle's condi-
ton is much improved at this hour,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-18
The Dime Museum.

A dime museum has been estab-
lished in Los Angeles on North Main
street near First. At the present
time the museum is in several tents,
but the proprietors intend to erect a
building shortly and will then en-
large. At the present time the muse
um contains a large number Of curios-
tiles which it will pay to see. The
glass blower does some very wonder
full work and the show is q good one
throughout.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-18
SEVERELY BURNED.

Mrs. Grace LOngley,s Dress
Catches Fire From Gasoline.
On Monday evening about 8 O'Clock
Mrs. Grace Longley was severely
burned by gasoline at her residence,
No. 500 Grand avenue. A large gaso-
line stove was in use at the house,
and for some reason the gasoline
would not ignite, and Mrs. Longley
took out some of the liquid in q
saucer to test it. Mr.. Longley lighted
it, and Mrs. Longley, in attempting to
take it from the room, set fire to her
dress, which blazed up and burned
her severely before the flames could
be extinguished. A physician was
called in and reports the lady as rest
idg quite easily.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-18
Ratlroaa manngement.

ST.. LOUIS, January 1.-THE pas
senger agents Of the transcontinental
lines met to-day and practically COM
pleted their work, adopting circulars
and rules for the guidance Of the
commissioner and members. A
general meeting is to be held to-
morrow and followed by freight
meeting at which all details will be
arranged and the association put in
Working order.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-18
ICE AND SNOW.
Skating INDUCED in at
San Francisco.
UNUSUAL COLD IN OREGON.
The Wallanet Riv r Blocked
with lce-Trafac Suspended
on Puget Sound.

Associated Press Dispatches to the HrsArpt
SAN Francisco, January 17.-To-
day for the first time in many years.
perhaps for the first time on record
there was skating in San Francisco.
A small party enjoyed couple Of
hours skating on the pond at Golde n
Gate Park this morning.
oBEaoN's REPORT.
PORTLAND, Ogn., January 17.--Snow
ieli last night to a depth of eight
inches. The river is still blocked
with ice. No trains are expected
from the East over the Northern Pa
clf1c for two or three days and the
Oregon Short Line trains are nearly
two days behind time. Freight trains
have been abandoned because of the
scarcity of coal.
Puget Sound is shut of from the
rest of the world owing to the snow
and ice and there is no communica-
tion with Puget Sound points except
by wire.
SIGNAL SERVICE FORECAST.
SAN Francisco, January 17.-Indi-
cations for the twenty-four hours COM
menclng. at 4 A. M, January 18th.
For California, fair weather, followed
IN the extreme northern portion by
Light rain, light variable winds.
warmer.
COLD IN THE CREOLE STATE.
New ORLEANS, January 17.-Freez-
ing weather is reported all over North
ern Louisiana, extending as far south
as Baton Rouge. Snow and sleet are
reported at several points.
HEAVY LOSS OF LIFE.
ST. PAUL, January 17.-Reports of
loss of life in last weeks storm con-
tinue to come in. The list numbers
about 100 adults, and it is probable
that the. final list will increase this to
200.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-18
A BUSINESS HOUSE BURNED.
Potter still There.

BURLINGTON, Ia, January 1z.-T.J
Potter denies emphatically that there
is any truth in his reported resigna-
ton of the vice-presidency of the
Union Pacific. He is managing the
road with his headquarters here in
stead of Omaha. He has been quite
sick and will remain here two or three
more weeks,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-18
wallis, Case CONTINUED.

SAN Francisco, January 1.-THE
State Library trustees this afternoon
decided to postpone definite action
upon the charges against Librarian
Wallis until February 4th. The in
vestigation was practically abandoned
by the statement made by A. G.
Freeman, one of the trustees, that he
would not vote for Wallis di smissal.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-18

of the TRUSTEES were endeavoring to
crawl through the opening. The
alarm was Immediately given, and a
mob started off in search of the fugi-
tives, none Of whom could be found.
The escaped prisoners are: Joseph
McEnery and Geo. Waldier, SEN
tencedIto three years each for burglary !;
James Mehan, two and half years
for attempted burglary, and Edward
Smith, alias Keely, three years for
grand larceny.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-18
Charred yYtth Fraud:

FRESNO, January II. - Deputy
Revenue Collector E. Hall seized
$4,000 worth of brandy at the dis
tillery of A. P. Adams near here to-
day. The seizure was made on the
statement of former employee of
Adams that the latter had been max
ing false returns.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-18
OUT ON THE OCEAN.
The British Bark Kfnfauns Con.
siderably Overdue.


PORTLAND, Ogn. January 17.-Noth-
ing has been heard of the British
bark Kinfauns since January 4th.
The captain of the Dona Anna states
that he saw the Kinfauns off the
mouth OF the Columbia on that date.
The general supposition is that the
vessel was driven far to the northward
by the heavy gales known to have
prevailed along the coast. Strong
eastern winds have prevailed for some
time and prevented vessels from COM
ing in. Considerable uneasiness is
felt, however, for the safety of the
vessel. The Kinfauns is new ves-
sci and came from Newcastle, Aus
tralia, to San Diego, the voyage being
a very long one, 11S days being re-
quired to make the passage.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-18
A Ficn dish Youth.

SAN Francisco, January 17.-John
Murphy, lad not over 13 years of
age, was stabbed by Frank Chatel,
a boy of about the same age, in the
back this afternoon in a quarrel over
the possession OF an empty sack. The
physicians state that ChatePs case is
serious one. Officers found young
Murphy under bed in his mothers
saloon. He had beaten her on the
head with broomstick until she was
sick and faint from loss of blood.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-18
A DISHONEST SERVANT.
His PcculatiOns Amount to Over
$4,000.

DETROIT, January 17.-Charles E.
Young, for many years confidential
bookkeeper of the Michigan Carbon
Works, and more recently secretary
and treasurer of the concern, has been
arrested, charged with embezzlement.
Young for some years has been living
in high style, though his salary is but
$500; but, as his father is rich, no
suspicion was attached. When in
September he was promoted to the
position of secretary and treasurer
the decrease in the dividends 10
stockholders caused complaints which
led to Investigations, and at meet
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-18
A SAD ACCIDENT.
Loss OF Life at Railroad Wreck
I'm Ohio.


CLEVELAND, January 1.-THE pas
senger on the Lake Erie and Weste. n
Railroad was wrecked this morning
near Bluftin' Ohio, by broken rail
The locomotive and baggage car ran
over the break all right, but the
smoker and ladies' car turned over
on their sides and were dragged a
long distance before the train
stopped. Albert Gilbert, a travel
ing man from Fosteria, Ohio,
jumped from the front platform of
the smoker and was crushed to death.
Nine persons were more or less in
jured. Edwin Holod had his left
hand so badly crushed that it had to
be amputated.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-18
Depot Talk.

SAN Francisco, January III. A..
5. Reed, general travelling agent, and
E. M. Ford, travelling passenger
agent OF the Union Pacific road, are
in the city. The last of the week
they go south to Los Angeles and
San Diego.
The new rate on the barley ship
ments OF 81 per 100 pounds in car
loads to Eastern points went into
effect to-day. 1t is special rate as
the regular tariff makes the rate
$1.35.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-18
Proved an Alibi.

FRESNO, January 17.-Thom as Will
son, alias Liverpool Dutch, recently
brought from Los Angeles charged
with burglary, was discharged to-day,
Wilson proving that he was in the
Yuma penitenliary last May for grand
larceny.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-18
FORMALLY INSTALLED.
The Lamar, Dickinson, and Vils
Com missions Signed.

ne LAMAR D1ck1nSOn, and Villas
Commissions signed.
WASHINGTON, January 17.-One of
the first acts of the President this
morning was to attach his signature
to the commissions of Justice Lamar,
Secretary Villas and Postmaster GEN
eral Dickinson, each of whom called
at the White House during the morn
ing and received his commission.
Villas and Dickinson subsequently
took the oath OF Office and were in
stalled in time to attend the Cabinet
meetin to-day.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-18
Am Important Discovery.

PITTsBURG, Mass, January IL
Edward E. Lewis and William Hunt
have succeeded in producing copper
by treating iron with certain acids.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-18
Smallpox Abatinc.

SAN Francisco, January 17.-Up to
noon to-day there have been no cases
OF smallpox reported at the Health
Office, and it is believed that the epi-
demic has subsided.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-18
NIeares, Successor.

SAN FRANCIsco, January 1.-THE
appointment OF the Health Officer to
succeed the late DR.. Meares will be
made at the next meeting OF the
Board on Thursday.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-18
Succeeds Hirnself.

JACKSON, Miss, January 17.-E. G.
Waltham has been elected U. s.
Senator to succeed himself.