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Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-11

THE State Prison investigation has de-
veloped the fact that in spite of the clear
design of the new Constitution to take
the management OF our penitentiaries out
of politics, they have become directly
subject to the worst kind OF party rule.
The Republicans set the example OF
subverting the Constitution in the very
first administration that went into power
after that instrument was adopted. Gov
ernor Perkins, instead OF appointing a
non-partisan Board of Directors, as is
clearly contemplated by the Constitu-
ton, placed none but Republicans-and
those, too, of the most virulent type-on
the Board. The result was Republican
wardens and Republican subordinates in
both prisons. When the Stoneman ad-
ministration came in the Republican
Board was subjected to an inves-
tigation by the Legislature which
resulted in the dismissal of the entire
Board for cause. Governor Stoneman
then proceeded, in line with the Consti-
tuition, to appoint Directors from both
parties; and for four years prison affairs
were administered in the way that pro-
voked no adverse criticism. This
lasted until the accidental elevation
of Waterman to the Executive
office, when the old methods were re-
sumed, and the passport to positions in
the Prisons became a mere question OF
service to the Republican party. The
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-11

OUR esteemed contemporary, the Trib-
Hne, is very fond of assuring the public
that it is the best paper published in
Los Angeles. 1t doubtless does this on
the principle that good wine needs no
bush. Being edited by a warrior, it
promptly plunged this country into a
war with Germany, and it is understood
that one of its conductors is willing to
lead a conquering army across the briny
to the sacking of Berlin, while still an
other is on his way to the Santa Clara
mountains to superintend the taking of
millions out of the Mexican and Ameri.
can gulches. Such srdor, valor and en-
terprise are worthy of all admiration.
Meanwhile, it has time and energy
enough to give Blaine point or two
about how to conduct the State Depart
ment without intermitting it's lsbors in
Strengthening up our naval affairs. Great
is bosh, and the Tribune is its prophet.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-11
AT WASHINGTON.
The President Rests for Zone
Day in Seven"
DELEGATES TO GO TO BERLIN.
Blaine to Have His Son as His First
Assistant-New York's Portion
of the Pap.
Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD

Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD.
WASHINGTON, March 10.-President
Harrison spent his first Sunday in the
White House very quietly. He attended
religions service at the Church OF the
Covenant.
Secretary Window has begun the or
ganization of the Treasury Department
by selecting George @. Tichenor OF IL
linois, as Assistant Secretary in place OF
Judge Maynard, resigned. Tichenor
has been Special Agent of the depart
ment for a number of years, and is re-
garded as an authority on tar
iff matters. 1t is not yet definite
ly known who will succeed Assistant
Secretary Thompson. Tichenor g nom
ination will probably be include in the
list 10 be sent to the Senate to- morrow.
This list is also expected to contain the
name of Walker Blaine as First Assist
ant Secretary of State.
THE SAMOAN CONFERENCE DELEGATES.
The first thing the State Department
will dispose of is the appointment OF the
delegates to the Samoan conference at
Berlin. l. is said tonight that Benjamin
F. Butler, John A. Kasson and William
Walter Phelps will probably be sent to
represent this Government, and they
will be- accompanied by ex-Consul- en-
eral Sewall and Augustus Coward, Of
Illinois, who negotiated the treaty be-
tween the United States and Samoa.
NEW YoRK's SHARE OF THE PAP.
A New York despatch says: The stu
alton is gradually clearing up in way
that satisfies the politicians. The EN-
pire State is to have the Assistant Secre-
man will not be Mr.. Coon. The Col
lectorship of the Port of New York, a
member of the delegation SAYS, will be
given to a resident of the city. This, il
true, disposes of the chances of State
Senator Fassett, who is said to be Platt's
choice for the place.
FOREIGN MISSION GUEssEs.
1t is reported that Whitelaw Reid, ol
the New York Tribuns, has been offered
the English mission and ex- Senator Pal
mer, of Michigan, that 10 Spain. The
latter, however, says he will not GO
abroad. x-Governor Porter, of Indiana,
will go TO Rome, and it is expected that
Hon. John G. New will go to Austria.
CARE OF MARE ISLAND.
By the Naval Appropriation bill, which
has now become a law, the sum of $780,
| 600 is appropriated for the care and pre-
servation of Mare Island Navy Yard, and
| II, 900 is appropriated for the electric
| lighting of the Monodnock aud 50 600 fol-
the electric lighting of the Charleston.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-11
HO! FOR OKLAHOMA!
The Objective Point of Hosts
Of Settlers.
THE WAY THE BOOMERS WILL DO.
Great Excitement Over the Pos
session of the Open Land in
the New Territory.

Associated Press DISPATCHES to the HERALD.
ST. LOUIS, March 10.-The latest in
formation in regard to the movements of
the Oklahoma boomers is the fact that
Harry Hill, when interviewed yesterday,
said he had formulated his plan of ac-
ton. The boomers are to be massed at
Caldwell and Hinnewell, Kans. There
he will lead in person, while the COM
pany from the west will be in command
Of Colonel Cole and the people from the
south will be under a competent leader.
He Gays that in thirty days ne can cross
the line with larger force than Payne
ever had. If pursued, he says he will cut
every wire fence in the Cherokee strip
and burn the grass to the Chickasaw
line. He will go to Purcell on Monday
Colonel Crocker writes to Colonel Hill
that the 80 600 people in the Chickasaw
Nation are wild and that he cannot re-
strain them. The soldiers have increased
along the Kansas line and nobody can
enter the Territory without a permit
from the Cherokee Strip Cattle Company.
Captain Couch writes from Purcell
that something must be done, as the
people will not keep quiet. Every day
wagon trains of from FIVE to twenty
wagons pass through that city headed
for the boundary line.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-11
Double Tragedy Through Jealousy

AUBURN, N. Y, March 10.-A double
tragedy occurred just before noon, to-
day, at No. 3 Francis street, where Jo-
seph Resell lived with his wife and two
children, aged 9 and II years. 1t is sup
posed that Resell and his wife had an
altercatlon IN 5 the kitchen, Kitchen about about a young
them, when Resell produced revolver
and shot her in the region of the heart.
for neighbor's, but fell to the ground
dead. The neighbors went to the house,
where Resell was found on the kitchen
floor, dead, with bullet in his heart,
The children during the shooting es-
capped from the second-story window.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-11
TONGUEY TANNER.
Tho stump Orator to be Commits q
siOner of Pensions.

SAN Francisco, March 1O-A Wash
ington special to the Eraminer says: The
first Bureau appointment which Presi-
dent Harrison is expected to make is that
of Corporal Tanner, of Brooklyn, to be
Commissioner of Pensions. The Grand
Army had given. Tanner strong endorse
ment for the place, but the President was
unwilling to make the appointment npon
this ground alone. 1t was imperative, he
stated, that Tanner should possess the
executive ability necessary for the dis
charge of duties so important as
those of the Pension Bureau, and he
should not move in the matter until he
was thoroughly satisfied upon that point
When this fact became known to
Tanners friends at his home,
petitions and kilograms by the
score came pouring in upon
the President from the most prominent
merchants and bankers in Brooklyn tes-
tifying in fattering terms to Tanners
fitness for the place, These endorse
ments, it is understood, have
removed whatever doubts General
Harrison may have entertained in the
matter and his friends are saying to-
night that there is little doubt his nomi-
nation will be speedily sent to the Sem
ate,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-11
RACE PREJUDICE.
How IL Affects Admission Into
Washington Hospitals.

WASHINGTON, March 10.-The reply of
the Commissioners OF the District of
Columbia to Senator Edmunds' resolu-
ton, asking for information concerning
the exclusion of persons from any chari-
table institution of the District on ac-
count of race. color, or previous condition
of servitude," has been received. Many,
if not all of these institutions, receive aid
from Congress-, which was one reason
why the inquiry was made. The replies
show that in the great majority of cases
no discrimination has been made, but
several are either not so clear, or admit
that colored applicants are not admitted.
Sister Clara, of St. Roses industrial
school, says: ut could not be supposed
that we could mix them with our young
girls, who are mostly orphans, from good
families"
Mrs. J. Curtis Smith of the Washing
ton Hospital for Foundlings, says no
colored applicants have been presented,
but adds, I'VE have to employ a num-
ber of wet nurses for nursing children,
and whilst we may regret the fact that
any race prejudice should exist, yet we
are compelled to recognize it as a fact
that it is apparently impossible to keep
white and colored children in the same
wards"
Sister Mary Vincent of st. Vincent's
Orphan Asylum writes: "This insiitu-
ton is for white children"
"St. Vincent's Asylum" says Sister
Agnes, "receives infants and children
from the public authorities without dis
tinction, but to receive all who present
themselves at our door, particularly
when colored, would be an utter impos-
sibility."
The Sister of the Holy Gross, of st.
Joseph's Asylum, replies "Our
asylum is for male orphans. None are
excluded but colored. / find from ex-
perience that white boys cannot be
mixed with colored".
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-11
The Turner's.

The Turner's presented one of theil
pleasant little comedies to an interested
audience at their hall on Spring street
last night. 1t was entitled, The Doc,
Key, or Out IN the Cold, and the different
parts were ably enacted by Messrs. ].
W.. Matuszkiewiz, ]. A. Schroeder, Ak,
and the Mesdames Won Plaritz and Axt,
under the direction OF Mr.. Claus Sam.
mann. At the conclusion of the stage
performance, the chairs were cleared
away and dance commenced, which
lasted until past midnight. Meme Bros
orchestra furnished excellent music for
the occasion.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-11
BRUTAL BUTCHEHY.
LegItime,s Soldiers Murder Their
Prisoners i'm Gold Blood.

n
Prisoners i'm Gold Blood.
New York, March 10.-The World to-
morrow will contain the following: "The
steamer Coban arrived at this port yes.
terday, bringing the news of bloody
battle between Legitime's and Hypolite's
forces, and massacre for by vietors.
Captain Frazer brought copy of La
Patrie, Hypolite's organ, published
account of the battle and massacre at
Grand Saline. Hypolite's forces in this
city were commanded by Generals
Nom Point and Jean Meserau.
Legitime's army began the attack
on the outposts early in February.
They were repulsed several times, but
finally succeeded in carrying them, and
few days later were masters of the city
and OF General Meserau's sword. Legi-
times men were so elated over their sue
cess that they Immediately commenced
to pillage the town. A drunken soldier
shot one of the prisoners for some
trifling matter. This was the signal
for general outbreak on the
part of the soldiers. They rushed at
the prisoners, shooting and stabbing
them right and left. The prisoners
begged hard and piteously for mercy, but
their cries were laughed at, and the kill
ing went on, quarter being allowed to
none. Never before has such pitiable
sight been presented. Murdered men
lay about huddled in scores of places.
S)me were frightfully hacked and
mutilateG, many OF the blood-frenzied
soldiers having run amuck even among
the corpses, plunging their swords again
and again into the bodies OF the slain.
General Meserau tried to stay the
butchery but was laughed at and warned
not to interfere if he wished to live.
When lack of victims stayed
the butchers. they robbed the
dead and looted and burned the town.
Nearly the whole place, says La Patrie,
is in ruins. Captain Frazer thinks the
city must have been burned between
February 2S5h and March 1st.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-11

OLD CALICO RNIANs remember the wild
oats that used to grow so plentifully on
most of the hillsides of this SSate. They
have been fed down almost to extinction,
but they form to-day, where they can be
obtained, the most valued food of the
race horse. Wild oats are now growing
on the bluff in front of Santa Monica
that are three feet six inches high. They
are volunteer, of course, and only grow
in scattered clumps. 1t is singular that,
in view of the fact that this is an in
digenous plant of California, SO very
little OF the cereal is cultivated, the
overwhelming preference being for
barley.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-11

THOUGH the rainfall this year has been
light, as compared with that of several
years past, it has come at such oppor-
tune times that the crops generally in
Los Angeles county are in splendid
plight. Grass has been abundant, and
where it has not been cropped it is often
a foot and sometimes fifteen inches high.
The grain fields between Los Angeles
and Santa Monica and all aleng the coast
never looked finer, and magnificent crops
will be harvested ii not another drop of
rain should fall. There is a prodigious
area in the cereals in the country stretch
ing down to Santa Monica, to Redondo
Beach, and through the Cahuenga valley.
In the section named there must be be-
tween sixty and seventy thousand acres
sown. In the San Fernando valley and
on the Laguna ranch prior to the last
iownpour, there were some signs of
more moisture being needed. Every
thing is going along finely now, however.
Taking the county as whole, the crop
outlook is encouraging in the extreme,
and hundreds of thousands of acres
are in grain. Those portions
San Diego county aligning Los
Angeles are also looking we'll. We are
informed that this year fully thirty thou
sand acres have been sown in the San
Jacinto valley and on neighboring
ranches. We shall have wheat and bar
ley fully sufficient for our own consump-
ton for the coming year and with con-
siderable margin for export. ALI the
sources of our irrigating supply are un-
usually full and very abundant year is
thus assured. Production, one Of the
most pregnant and reliable sources of
"booms," was never on so satisfactory
footing as in this current year of grace.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-11
Tom CIeary wins n Fight.

SEATTLE, March 10.-Tom Cleary, late
James McCann, of Nanaimo, B. g., near
and the gate receipts, Cleary agreeing to
stop McCann in twelve rounds. Ceary
had the best of the fight from the start,
and inflicted terrible punishment upon
his adversary. In the seventh round
the Canadian went down eleven times to
avoid punishment. He was repeatedly
warned by the referee to refrain from
such tactics, but he persisted, and in the
beginning of the tenth round the fight
was awarded to Cleary.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-11
A Feotpad shot and Captured.

MERGED, March 10-The tramp ele-
ment is becoming very dangerous in this
tewn, making it perilous for peaceable
citizens to venture out after dark. A few
nights ago, laborer was stood up by q
gang of tramps and relieved OF his
money. Last night, George Krouse, a
bartender, was going home when man
him. Krouse pulled pistol and fired at
the footpad, the ball entering his right
shoulder. He then captured the man
and gave him up to the officers.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-11
Boys and Rlnsting Powder.

AKRON, O., March 10.-Four boys,
aged about IS, stole a quantity of blast
ing powder to-day, and started into the
country to explode it. On the way the
powder ignited from matches in the
pockets of one OF the boys and exploded,
frightfully burning all four. Two OF
them are not expected to recover.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-11
A Fifty-Round slugging Match.

HURLEY, Wis, March 01.-In the fight
between Joe Sheehy, champion of Mich
igan, and Fred Tebo, of Ashland, this
morning, Sheehy knocked his opponent
out in fifty rounds. The fight was
sIugging match with two-ounce gloves,
and in the second round Tebo was
almost blinded by terrific blow in the
nuaa
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-11
A Plot Unearthed.

CALCUTTA, March "a sensation
has been caused here by the discovery of
a plot in Cashmere against the life of the
British Resident. The discovery was
made through letters left by the late
Premier of Cashmere. These letters re-
veal design on the part of the Mahara-
jah to poison the British Resident, be-
sides other reasonable plottings. The
Mahsrajah has offered to abdicate.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-11
A Brutal Mill.

Quincy, ILL.,, March 10.-A prize fight
of three hours duration occurred here
this morning between Jack Piper, of
Quincy, and "Red" Hennessey, of Troy,
N. Y. The latter had the worst of the
fight from the start, and was knocked
senseless in the thirty-sixth round by a
terrific blow in the mouth.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-11
Sir Richard webster Denounced,

LONDON, March 10.-Frederick Harri-
son writes a vigorous protest against the
retention of Sir r. E. Webster in the
Government. He says the Parnell Com
mission was virtually a state trial and
the character and honor of the Govern
ment are at stake 80 long as Webster is
retained
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-11
Fatal Boiler Explosion.

ST. LOUIS, March 10.-By the explo.
sion of a boiler in the Victoria Touring
mill early this morning, Firemen Nc
Mahon and Neil Brown were instantly
killed. Fred Fishback, head miller, was
badly scalded. The other employees in
building escaped injury.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-11
MONDAY, MARCH II, 1889.

The dispatches say that Mr.. Blaine will
send in the name of his son, Walker
Blaine, as First Assistant Secretary OF
State. This is doubtless good appoint
mentor the Blaine family.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-11
A Petered-Out Tramp.

SAN Francisco, March 1O.-The
twentty-seven hour walking match,
which was 20 have closed at II tonight,
was brought to termination by the
management at Il 20, as the spectators
had left, and there was only one man on
the track. Howarth, however, had the
greatest number of miles Q30) to his
credit. Sporting men considered the
affair "hippodrome" from the start, and
they would not attend.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-11
A nrIes Term on the Bench.

SEATTLE, w. T., March 10.-Chief JUS
tice Burke, of this Territory, has for
warded his resignation to Washington.
The Judge is anxious that it be accepted
at once, as he desires to return to his
private practice.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-11
The .UuIoaded Gun" Again.

AUGUSTA, Ca, March 10.-Judge
Snead's little son, aged 10, while playing
with two colored boys to-day killed one
instantly and wounded the other. They
were playing prisoners and he was the
police. They made break for liberty,
and he ran into the house and seized a
gun, which he did not know was loaded,
aimed it at them and fred, with the re-
sult as stated,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-11
The French, Hank.

PARIS, March 10.-The last depositor
in the Compton d'Escompte has been
paid in full, and there is an effort being
made to reconstruct the bank. The
Shanghai branch was compelled to sus-
pend awaiting supplies.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-11
MED from, n Fail,

SAN Francisco, March 10.-Mrs.
Mary Nelson, nurse, aged 20 years,
moved into an old house on Montgomery
avenue, yesterday. This afternoon she
went out on the back porch and losing
her balance fell ten feet into the yard be-
low and died In few minutes from the
injuries received.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-11
A Measure of Precausion.

SHANGHAI, March 10.-In accordance
with the order OF Viceroy Ii Hung Chan,
the native soldiers at Che Foo, suspected
of contemplating an attack upon the
foreign settlement there, have been
Withdrawn from the place.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-11
The Clearing Houses.

BosToN, March 10.-A table compiled
from dispatches from the leading clear
ing houses in the United States, shows
the total gross exchanges for the week
ending March 9th were 81 ,047, 765, ,464,
an increase of 1873 per cent. as com pared
with the corresponding week OF last year.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-11
Theatrical manaReress Dead.

ALBANY, N. Y, March 10.-Mrs. Ross
M. Leland, widely known as theatrical
manageress, died in this city tonight.
For eight years she conducted the Le-
land Opera House. Her stage name
was Rose st. Clair.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-11
Memorial Service.

BERLIN, March 10.-A service in me-
moriam of Emperor William 1 was held
in the Garrison church to-day. All the
members of the royal family, Count Won
Moltke, and many generals were present.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-11
InhnL.,s In,nhares.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn.,, March 10.-John
L. Sullivan arrived here last evening and
Immediately went on debauch. at q
late hour tonight, Sullivan is still carry
ing on his "hurrah." He was intending
to leave for New York by the midnight
train, but WAS in no condition to get
awaV
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-11
A LOthario Jugged.

LONDON, March 10 DIR. Sellon, who,
in January, eloped from Nice with Miss
Ida Wilcox, an American girl, has been
sentenced by the Nice court to eight
months imprisonment, for appropriating
check which Miss Wilcox took from
her mother,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-11
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60 the Los Angeles DAILY HERALD will be
promptly discontinued hereafter. No papers
will be sent to subscribers by mail unless the
came have been paid for in advance: This rule
In indexible. AYERS d LYNCH.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-11

ST. PETERSBURG, March 10.-The pas
senger train on the Transcaspian Rail-
way was to-day thrown from the track in
the tunnel, owing to the removal of the
rails by trainwreckers. The result of the
derailment was frightful. The killed and
injured number fifty. The band of rob-
bers who tore up the track has been cap
tpred.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-11

First Philadelphian (sadly)-"Things
seem very dull, very dull" Second
Philadelphian (despondently) - Eyes;
empty is the city, Wanamaker's gone"
-fPuck.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-11
Arrested ON suspicion.

LONDON, March 10.-A man named
Michael Dinegh and wife were arrested
at Queenstown to-day for having revol-
vers and ammunition among their bag
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-11
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Chronicle.