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Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-07

There is little doubt but that pain
less execution by means of electricity
will meet with popular approval after
it has been given fair trial, and it is
very likely that the example Of New
York will be followed by all other
States in which capital punishment is
permitted. There is nothing more
certain than that the present means
of legally taking human life are
very near indeed to savagery and
should be done away with as soon az
possible. The question is receiving a
good deal OF earnest attention in New
York and should meet with thought
ful consideration here in the North
west, where, unhappily. the OCCASION
for inaictlng the extreme penalty OF
the law are all too frequent.-lSt.
Paul Globe, Dem.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-07
AN .EXPIATIoN.
Nathan B. Sutton Hanged
at Oakland.
MURDER Oh sELF-DEFEHsKs
Geld Weather Ia San Francisco
Has Increased Number Small
p0x Patients.

Associated Press DISPATCHES to the HxaA LII
OAKLAND, January 6.--Nathan B.
Sutton, the fatalist who shot and killed
Alexander Martin, q neighbOring
ranchman, near Livsrnore, in Gep-
TENDER, 1885, slept soundly in Nh
cell at the Alameda county Jail last
night, and awoke this morning appas-
emily in acheerful mood. He refused
to put on new clothes, which had
been provided for him, until the mo-
ment Of going to the scaffold. He ate
breakfast with a relish. He still de-
clined to receive visit from clergy
man, and said he was prepared to die
and did not want his sentence COM
muted.
AS time wore on this forenoon The
doomed murderer betrayed no sign Of
fear and retained his wonderful SELF
possession.
A large crowd gathered around the
jail by II o'clock. In half an hour
vt the jailor's request, Sutton dresse d
himself and prepared for the march
to the scaffold. He was cool and self
possessed as at any time since his
arrest.
Promptly at noon the Sheriff led
him out OF the cell and they assembled
the scafUld. Sutton then took his
written statement from his pocket and
commenced to read it.
At the conclusion OF his address tho
cap asd ropes were adjusted, and q
1915 the trap fell. When the bedy
reached the end Of the rope II was
seen that the moose had clipped and
the unfortunate mans head neas1y
severed from his body.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-07
KNIGHTS OF labor.
Notes of Their Projects and
AcSiOnss

PHILADELPHIA, January 6.-Re-
sponses to the notice Of General Sec
rotary Litchman for the payment by
local assemblies Of the Knights Of
Labor OF the January tax are pouring
into the several Offices Of the order.
Secretary Litchman Gays: "rhe
showing is excellent. We have nearly
500 900 mem bers now, and al are in
good standing. We are ready for the
new year under the very brightest
prospects,"
Last night the local assembly OF the
Knights OF Labor, imposed Of Read
ing railroad men, resolved that in the
coming election for Congressman
they would support only those pledged
to vote against the repeal OF the tarid
on coal.
The provisional committee of the
anti-administration, Knights OF La
Dor, to-day decided to begin a suit in
equity against the general officers Of
the order. for an accounting Of the
funds and to determine whether any
Of the officers have been guilty Of any
criminal act.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-07
IN INCHES.
The Amount of the Rainfall
this Season..

The Amount of the Rainfall
this Season.
"The late storm has been one OF
the hardest seen in this country for
years." said q Southern Pacific official
yesterday to the HERALD's represent
alive. 1--WE have not suffered SO
much yet, for We took all necessary
precautions; but when the SHOWS
which are now upon the mountains
begin to melt We may have some
trouble"
ave keep a record Of the amount
of the rainfall of each year, and since
Christmas it amounts to nearly as
much az that of the whole OF last
season.
"Since Christmas there has fallen
up until this m rning ten inches and
a small fraction, During the whole OF
last season only 1885 inches fell.
"Up until tn time 1ls4 inches has
fallen, and judging from the prospects,
I think O great deal more will come
before the season is over.
ain the season OF 1873 we had near
" twenty-nine inches of water, and j
should not be surprised if this season
amounts to as much"
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-07
Wood that if Carlisle had one more

Wood that If Carlisle had one more
vote than he (Thoebe) hal, he oughtto
take the seat In one county the W.T.
ness was Informed that he had re-
ceived thirty five votes, but when
Wood went down there he was in
formed that no votes had been cal
for him. In july, Wood when referring
to the case raid: II don't know
what can be done about It,"
Wood also told him on several
occasions that money could be mad.
out OF the case. Other persons had
toll him the same thing. Two Dem
ocratic workers, one of them the wit
ness brother-in-law, had called upon
him and remarked that If he would
not push the case he could make
money out of it, and $1,000 was a good
thing to have. II the case were re-
opened it would be- found that he was
elected by 600 majority. He (rhoebe)
had been a strong Democrat, but for
three or four years had been an lnde-
pendent. II the committee refused
70 open the case the workingmen
would say: clad Thoebe been a
Democi at, or had he been lawyer,
they would have listened to him.
Let the committee show the toiling
millions that Thoebe was elected or
was not elected"
Ii the case was decided against him
he would go back to his factory and
work, but he would not quit voting.
Cooper asked: "If things are az
you say, what is the use of voting ?"
Thoebe replied: THAT is what 1
say"
Sypher presented q resolution that
The papers in the case be printed and
referred to select committee to be
CHARGED with the Investigation Of the
Congressional election in the Sixth
District OF Kentucky.
The committee then went into Sc
tset session. In the secret session
the proceedings were confined to the
reading of several affidavits, and with
ont an attempt to come to an agree
ment upon the propositions submitted
by Tho+b e's counsel, the committee
adjourned until tomorrow.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-07
Tariff Reform.

WASHINGTON, January 6.--Chair-
man Mills, Of the committee Oh Ways
and Means, says he viii call the COM
mittee together without delay and
proceed at once to the consideration
and formulation OF tariff reform bill
having in view revenue reduction as
we'll. He says the condition Of the
country and Treasury is such that 1t
requires immediate action upon the
question OF reduction of the revenue
The President ask, it, and the Srcre-
tary If the Treasury urges it, and |
shall do all | can to carry out his
wishes"
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-07
AN ATTORNEY ARRESTED
For Obtaining Money Under False
PFcaenses.

SALT LAKE, January 6.--Charles +.
Blandin, disbsrred attorney, noted
for having obtained a great number
OF Utah divorces, has been arrested
and charged with obtaining money
under false pre'enses. The COM
plainant alleges that Blandin got
him to sign note for $4,000 under the
belief that it was blank Insurance
document. The note was afterwards
negotiated by Hlandin.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-07
MARE isAANU.
A Promise of Greater Activity Ira
tho Navy Yard,

WASHINGTON, January 6.--Secre-
tary Whitney gave Representative
McKenna to-day, a positive asaur-
ance that the Monadnock will DO COM
pleted at the Marc Island Navy
Yard. Drawings for her machinery
are now being prepared. The spars,
blocks, furniture and boats fer the
new cruiser Charleston will all be
built at Mare Island MoKenna will
introduce bill in the House, Mon
day, appropriating $l75 900 for the
purchase Of the tools and machinery
required for the shipbuildiog plant at
the Mare leland Yard.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-07
THE BANDIT SLAIN.
Mexican Troops Kali Eernal and
Capture sais Neither.

NoGALzs, A. T., January 6.-Infor.
nation of the killing Of Erac!io Bel
mi, the famous Mexican bandit, has
just been received. Bernal and a
portion Of bis followers had a desper-
ate fight yesterday near the town Of
Cosala, Sinaloa, with Mexican troops.
during which Bernsl was HI led and
his mother and three or four followers
captured. The bandits remains were
taken tc Cosala, where they are at
present. The captiye5 were lodged
in Jail at Cosala. The fight was q
short, but bloody and desperate one.
No further particulars are now OBJ
tainable, as the Governments wires
are being used for the transmission Of
the official report of the affair. The
loss ON both sides is unknown, but
supposed to be very heavy.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-07
AEnew AsylanA Affairs.

SAN JOSH, January 6.-The trustees
IF the Agne W Asylum met this morn
ing to confer with Governor Water
man concerning asylum affairs.
standing committees Tor the ensuing
gear were ap, o nfed. Bills amount
ing to over $2e, 600, for which payment
was refused by The State Controller,
was favorably reported by the Gov
ernor. After consulting the present
board, the former board was exon
Grated by the Governor from the
written charges made. Trustee Nc
Donald was appointed to visit Napa
and stockton in the asylum's in, crest
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-07
IN sELE.DAFENsE.
A Tragedy Arising Out Of =
Divorce Case.

SAN Francisco, January 6.--Infor-
nation has been received here that
John Wathen, friend of George f.
White, of Round Valley, who recently
commenced suit for divorce against
his wife, was shot and killed Monday
by Clarence White, brotner;in-law
and cousin OF George E. White, in q
hotel at Coyello, Mendocino county.
The parties we're in private room to-
gether attending to taking Of deposit
tons in the White divorce case, and
it is claimed Wathen attempted to
prevent Clarence White from leaving
the room and made an effort to draw
his pistol. White drew his own
weapon and fred, striking Wathen in
the temple. White was arrested and
rele. sed on bail.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-07
From Rodktn to Purple.

MrNNEAPoLIs, Mimi, January g.
the commedian, jacques Kruger,
has just been notified by his New
York attorneys Of the successful issue
of lawsuit by which he comes into
the possession of valuable estates in
France and becomes Count De Cartier
de La Bats.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-07
FOUND ON THE beach,

A Reporters Dead BODY Shows
Marks of Straugling.
LONDON, January 6.--The body of
Archie Mcneil, who went to France
to report the Smith-Kilrain prize
fight for the London Sportsman, and
who has been missing since, has been
found on the beach at Boulogne. On
the body there we're di -tinct marks,
especially on the throat, showing
that he had been strangled. He was
kno Sn to have in his possession Bank
Of England notes and a watch, all Of
which were missing when the body
was found.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-07
The Hotel Vendon,e.

SAN JOSE, January 6.--The Direc-
tors Of the Hotel Vendome met at the
Board OF Trade rooms this evening,
and announced that the first Install
ment of 20 per cent. capital stock was
paid in. The Directors unanimously
resolved to proceed with the WORK OF
construction Immediately.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-07
FEED SCGFfE.
a Good supply la the state.

SAN francisco, January 6.-The
annual statement Of the San Fran
cisco Produce Exchange shows the
number OF barrels of -four remaining
IN the State January l, 1888, 10000.
as against 10000 January /, 1887, and
the nun Der OF centals OF wheat ON
haund January, 1888, 100000, as
against 1900, 900 on July l, 1887 num-
Der Of centais OF barley January /,
1888. 100000. as against $500, 900
January ! 1887.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-07
A Peculiar Yarn.

New York, January 6.-The Com
mittee OF Insolvencies OF the New
York Stock Exchange has been re-
quested to examine the books OF
Dale & Sim pson, found in the Hack
ensack River. The mystery regard
ing the books has been cleared up by
the statement Of Alfred Sidman the
former confidential clerk, that while
laboiing Hnder mental alteration he
threw them into the river.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-07
A Small Assig IN m en- I i.

PORTLAND, January 6.-The mer-
chants here were notified to-day that
Frank w. Games, general merchan-
disc dealer of Colfax, w. T., had
made an assignment for the benefit OF
his creditors. Liabilities. $4,000.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-07
Westinghouse Air Brake.

PrrrsBURa, January 6.-Stockhold-
ors OF the Westinghouse Air Brake
Company this afternoon adopted the
plan OF the Board of Directors to in
crease the cap tai stock from $3,O00.-
900 to $5,000,0U0. II is stated that
81 900 900 OF this increase will go to
stockholders in dividends, and 3d.
900 90 will be available for subscrip-
ion at par by railroads adopting
the improved Westinghouse freight
brake.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-07

SAN FRASosco, January Cit is
said orders have been received from
Washington by the man-of-war Iro-
quois, directing that vessel to so on a
cruise for the schooner John Hancock,
which was abandoned off Hum
boldt Bay on New Years day,
as the Hancock was laden level
with green redwood lum her. 1t is
thought by lumbermen that she sank
and is not likely to prove any impe-
diment to navigation. If found, how
ever, the wreck will be blown up.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-07

First Oakland man--What! Going
to Los ANGELES?
Second Oakland man--Yes; to en-
gage in business.
First Oakland man--What bust
ness2
Second Oakland man - Going to
open an agency to insure against loss
by cyclones.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-07
UTAH wUNaGRD WERs.
Protest Against the Proposed
Reduction.

SALT LAKE Cry, January 8.-The
Salt Lake. Chamber Of Commerce
Committee on wool to-day drafted
resolutions to present at meeting Of
the Utah Woolgrowers' next Monday
night, to b Incorporated in a petition
to the Senate and House. The resolu-
tons, after stating that the Utah
wool industry represented 100000
sheep and $1,000, 900 Of capital, and
produces annually 100000 pounds
of wool, and that the reduction of the
tariff would cripple it and throw
thousands out of employment, pro.
tests against such reduction and
pledge the committee to work for the
maintenance of the present tariff on
wool and woolens, and stand by all
associations working 10 protect Amerl-
Can industries.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-07
A Depot burn ed.

ArcHIsoN, Ks, January 6.-The
Atchison Union Railway depot was
destroyed by FIRE this afternoon. The
upper sto y OF the building was accu-
pied by hotel All the depot and
hotel furniture was saved, Loss about
1925 900. Insurance $4,000.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-07
TO Further Irrigation.

Maxwell, January 6.-The Board
of Directors Of the central irrigation
district has formally organized here
with Jo-eph Sutton as Chairman,
Maxwell being the centre OF l65, 900
acres. The board will investi gate the
irrigation works at Fresno and other
lower counties. Engineers Will then
estimate the cost and bonds Will be
issued.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-07
soft Soap.

ST. PETERSBURG. January 6.--The
Journal de 81. Petersburg expresses
high satisfaction at the distinction be-
slowed by Emperor William upon
General Won Sch weintz, German Am.
bassador to Russia, in decorating him
with the Order OF the Black Eagle.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-07
Beath of Judge Call.

SAN Francisco, January Eek
Judge Asa c. Call, for many years
the town site agent Of the Chicago and
Northwestern Railway and promi-
nent man in the business and public
affairs OF Iowa, died this morning in
this city at the homo OF his brother,
Mr.. Geo. w. Call. He had suffered
a long time from paralysis.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-07
A Timber Ship.

ST.. JOHN, n. H., January 6.--Hugh
A. Robertson, protector of the big
timber raft, says that no more timber
RATS will be constructed, but timber
ship will be built with spars and
steering apparatus and provisioned
for sixty days. Work ON the ship u
to be begun at once at the loggings.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-07
Russian Finances.

ST.. PETERSBURG, January cit II
stated that the budget surplus Of S4,-
COO ,0OO roubles will b extended in
building new ports and railways. II
il claimed that the budget viii not
bear much exitisiam.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-07
sMEARED WITH TAR.
Alleged 4 sSaiiaat of n Child Ne-
ceiYes "a Coat.

EUREKA, New, January 8.--Phil
Paroni, weN-kuown butcher, thrice
unsuccessfully tried for alleged crimi-
nal assault upon q fifteen-year-old
girl, who recently became a mother,
was taken from his home on Tuesday
night by twelve masked men, be-
smeared with heavy coating OF tar,
and then told not to return to the CT y
under the penalty OF instant death
After two days absence he return d +,
and gave a list OF the masked men to
his lawyer. 1t is asserted that among
them are several prominent citizens.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-07
Nihl.i>ts Hanged.

LONDON, January GA telegram
from the Russian frontier states tina,
eight Nihilists, including the Cossack,
Tschernbff, condemned for making an
attempt upon the lie Of the Car dur
ing his visit to the Don Cossark coun-
try, we're hanged at st. Petersburg on
January I'd.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-07
Arizona .ysss1Ce.

TOMBSTONE, A. T., January e.-Jim
Barrock WAS killed near Fort Bowie,
by cowboy known as "Dsad Shot"
Moss. in dispute between them over
q game of cards. Moss was acquitted
by the Coroner's jury on the ground
OF self-defense. Barrok was former
ly conductor on the Sonora railroad.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-07
THE NEW FREl0sET TARIFF.
4 List of Railroad Charges far
Transportatiom.

n EtSt Oh RhaIFWAU CMNFEGs 1Of
transportation.
San Francisco, January 6.-Most
OF the changes in the freight traffic
developed at the recent meeting in
Chicago, which goes into effect on
January 10Th, affect west-bound
freight. The east-bound schedule
through to New York and common
points from San Francisco, Sacramen.
to, San Jose, Lo. Angeles. San Diego
and other California points, tom
Portland and Astoria (by Canadian
tactic, Northern Pacific OF Oregon
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-07
sherman Asked 10 sneak.

WASHINGTON, January Ex-senator
Sherman has accepted an invitation
of the protection members of the
Massachusetts Congressio al delega-
ton to speak at a complimentary ban
quet of the Home Market Club some
time in February.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-07

Aver.I Max | Min.
Railroad CASUALTIES.

SAN Francisco, January 5.-Francis
Blake, of the firm OF Blake, Moffatt &
ToWne, stationers OF this city, was
thrown from the cars near san Le-
andre tonight and killed.
F. j. Helms was rua over and killed
by the local train at the Oakland mole.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-07
Governor Parkcr,s Funeral.

FREEHOLD, N. Y, January 6.-The
funeral Of Ex-Governor Parker took
place this morning from the. Praehy-
terrain church. A large assemblsgo
Of distinguished citizens OF the Htato
and nation were present.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-07
showed Under.

eAx JOSH, January 8.-Capt. Floyd,
the President Of the Cook Tlust, tele-
phoned this evening that the big
dome Was frozen stiff, and that they
we're unable to open or shut it. There
Il about two feet Of snow ON Mt.
Hamilton They will try The great
lens Tomorrow II possible.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-07

Despite the heavy rain, work upon
the Santa Fe Emplo,d as Dispensary
has continued almost without inter-
ruption, and the building Is now
nearly complete. The walls are up
and the roof is nearly finished. When
ready for occupancy, the structure viii
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-07
cholera II, Chill.

LIMA, January GA private dispatch
from Valparaiso says that the cholera
has increased to an alarming extent,
he number of cas- IS daily reaching
100, OF which about ninety are fatal.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-07
A Esix Transncfssn.

OaoylLLE, January 6.-The transfer
of 5000 acres of land from Charles
Croker to A. F. Jones. was recorded
yesterday. The consideration was
$40. OCO.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-07
RcpubliCans Ahead.

New ORLEANS, January Gin the
primaries held here yesterday the
count shows that 85 Nichols delegates
were elected and 80 McEnry delegates.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-07

BRRIln, January 6.-The Empegng
gave audience yesterday e RSinle
william, who afterward paid Z vlslt ~
the Empress. In the evening Er1n1
William visited Count Loo md Co.
WsldeyEe with the EmpsBog.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-07
Johu II, pcClineA ,

LONDON, January 6.--Smith's haca-
or wanted Sullivan to give series q
exhibition contests with Saith
throughout the world, ending n
California, but Sullivan refused.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-07
THE WEEKLY RECORD
Of Morning Temperatures i'm
t0is state.

San FRANCISCO, January 8.-The
Southern Pacific Telegraph Bureau
he's issued the following record for the
week ending January 9Th. The REQ
ord was taken daily at 7 A. NJ, and il
supposed to represent the temperature
at that hour:
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-07
A PensiOsa sarantel.

WARRINGTON, January "a pension
was granted to f. d. Cumming ,ot Los
Angeles, to-day.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-03-08

We find by the postal guide that a
contract is to be let to carry mail from
Wilbur to Ensign.
NJ. w. Brown went to MINI cola, last
Friday.
A law suit at Justice Gowdys last
Saturday. q. Boyer VS.. W. S. Bales.
The defendant was the fortunate one.
Owing to the windy weather Mr..
Schooler's family did not move out on
their place last week.
A. NJ. Waring had close call last
Monday, Of having their house DESTROY
ed by fire. Some clothing caught fire
from the pipe that runs through the floor
but was discovered before a great deal
of damage was done.
What others say of US:
Thaswe have the best society.
The best water anywhere around here
The best community, everyone being
at peace with his neighbor.
That we have the finest valley in the
state.
That we have the healthiest climate,
and in fact every thing necessary to make
a happy and contented people.
On DIT.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-03-08
FROM THE PRESERVATION

G. w. Warfeld left for Wichita last
Saturday.
The mite supper held at the Midland
school house, was quite a success.
G. Billings has been quite low with the
erysipelas.
Mr.. Kesler has Joker windmill, which
he will erect over his we'll this week.
Geo. Miller returned from Illinois last
week.
Rev. B. F. Smally preached at the Mid
land school house last Sunday.
G. B. Cox put in about % acres OF
spring wheat, last week.
The Dodge City TINES. Of last week,
showed our county of in good style, but
the editor could not have taken the meas
urement of the soil from the reservation,
as we know of several wells that have
been dug where the diggers passed
through seven or eight feet of soil.
We are sorry the farmer cannot be sup
piled with seed, especially corn, cane and
potatoes, as there are many that cannot
plant without they are furnished with
them. We are satisfied that the merch-
ants of Dodge could not have Invested
their spare money better, because II the
farmer does not raise crop, the merch-
ants will not make many sales of goods,
as the farmer is 1.-The main spoke in the
wheel"
Petitions are being circulated by sever.
al men of the reservation, in favor Of the
herd law we know of several men that
had to leave their claims because there
was no law to protect their crops from
the stock running at large. 1t should be-
come law, as most of the people are not
able to fence and protect their crops from
the invasion of cattle and horses.
COUNTRY Critic.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-03-08

The compulsory clause of the Kansas
school law briefly stated is as follows:
Children between the ages Of eight and
fourteen are required to be sent to school
at least twelve weeks in eabh year, six
weeks consecutively. Provided, that the
parents or guardians are able to properly
clOthe said children, and that the dis
tance''to he travelled is not over 2 miles
by the nearest travelled road. Parents
and guardians may be fined not less than
Is nor more than $40 for; failure to COM
ply with the law, and all subsequent Of
fences may be punished by fine not less
than $40 nor more than $40. For ne
glect to examine into any case properly
reporeed to him the director Of school
district il liable to a nne not less than S2o
nor more than $50