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Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-18
BALLOT BOX SCANDAL.
Ex. Governor Foraker Explains Hi
COnnec ION with the Case.

WASHINGTON. January 1.-THE IL
vestigation into the Ohio ballot-box
forgery began today. Ex-Governor
Foraker was the principal witness ex-
amined.
Foraker produced q number of letters
from Sherman, Butterworth and McKin-
ley, and declared there was striking
resemblance between the genuine and
forged signatures. He said that soon
after getting the papers he had met Editor
Halstead while On q train en- route to
Cincinnati. He showed him the papers
and said he (witness) did not see how he
could make use of the matter. Halstead
said he saw how he could use it 10 far as
Campbell was concerned that Camp
bell was the only man named
before the people; that it was a
duty owing to the people to
keep such man from being Governor.
etc. that if witness did not give him
(Halstead) the paper, he would publish
it anyhow. At Hals,ead's suggestion
witness had the paper photographed, to
secure against loss of the original. On
the 16sh of September Wood wrote wit.
nees complaining that May or Mosby
would not appoint him smoke inspector.
Witness understood that charges had
been preferred against Wood. The latter
came to see the Governor, and he be.
lieved Wood explained that bis appear
| anCe in the Police Court was for defend
iug his wife from insult on q street car.
Witness read his letter of August 18th
to the Mayor touching Woods applica.
ton, saving he had promised to recon.
mend Wood, and would like to have the
place held open until the requirement be
had placed on Wood had been compiled
with. Witness told Wood he need not
expect appointment unless he was a
worthy man, and that he (witness) did
rot desire him appointed unless he could
establish his character.
Several letters from Wood bearing
upon his application we're read. In one
Wood says: "They will be on to me
with both feet when you and Halstead
throw the boxes on them, and l should
not be allowed to stand alone" Wood
added that many great men make mis-
takes they afterwards regret.
After witness bad heard the charges
against Wood, the latter again called
upon him, and was told he must clear
himself of the charges before expecting
appointment. Witness saw him again
in Cincinnati the night Of the music hall
speech, and he produced the ballot
box which formed the basis
of his (witness') object lesson
in his speech that night, October lst.
Wood wrote witness he would have the
whole gun crowd bsgged in ten DAYS,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-18

MAYOR HAZARD is making an honest
effort to bring the city expenditures
within the contemplation of the city
charter. There has been a perfect well.
spring of proaigate expenditures, and
the taxpayers, without regard to party,
are demanding reform. The HERALD
showed the other day how the devil was
whipped around the stump, in the mat.
ter Of continual expenditures by order o.
irresponsible persons. and in the evasion
Of advertising for bids for all supplies ir
excess of $500. Mr.. Councilman Brown
sometimes known as "Chicken" Brown
is one of the principal offenders in this
line. Some of his methods of ordering
lumber for the city would admit o.
radical amendment, and call for investi
cation,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-18

vivor of the ill-fated crew, told the story
OF the disaster. He said that the mt n
were coming into port after being
out three days. George Niceli,
Captain and the owner of the
Samson, Miguel Michel, Anastacio
Spezzio, Andrew Nicoll and himself
were the occupants of the Samson.
when the boat capsized, and all five Of
them got on the bow as the stern went
down, Spezzia and himself jumped
from the boat and began to swim for the
rock. Nicholas said that his strength
gave out, but the waves dashed him
upon the rock, and after being washed
OIL once he managed to hold on until
rescued by the men in the tug.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-18

A WASHINGTON dispatch in yesterday u
Tribune represents Secretary Blaine as
being very much depressed over the
loss of "an only son." AS we have
heard of no accidents to Emmons or
James g., Jr., we fail to see where this
affecting phrase is applicable. Walker
was undoubtedly the flower Of the flock,
but report speaks favorably Of Emmons,
who has done very we'll as a railroad
man. A great statesman, to whom
Blaine has frequently been compared,
Henry Clay, lost the most brilliant oi
his sons on the bsttlefelds of the Mexi-
can war. The talk about Secretary
Blsine's retiring from public life on
account Of his bereavement is all mere
leather and prunella.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-18
FIRE AT MERGED.
Persons Overcome by Fumes of
Burning Drugs.

MERGED, Cal, January 17.-Early this
morning fire was discovered in the drug
store Of George Knox, in the Olcese &
Garibaldi building. The fire is supposed
to have started in the basement, and is
thought to have been caused from spon-
taneous combustion. The fumes arising
from the burning drugs overcame several
persons, though no lives were lost. The
flames spread to the adjoining stores,
which were considerably damaged. The
total loss will probably reach 5000,
which 10 mostly covered by insurance.
Following are the principallosers Olcese
4 Gsribaldi lose on building about $5 900;
Keorge Knox, loss $5, 900; Cohen & Wise,
damaged by smoke and water, $4,000;
Mrs. E. smythe, lodging house, S., 900;
no insurance.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-18
Canadian NIatters.

OTTAWA, January 17.-During the Par
liamentary debate this afternoon, in an
address in reply to the speech from the
throne, M. Weber Compton denounced
those who favored annexation with the
United States, and referred to the Allan
tic and Bering sea question at great
length. Laurier, leader of the opposi-
tion, criticised the policy of the Govern
ment in regard to the settlement of in
ternational disputes, and came out
strongly in favor of closer trade relations
with the United Statee. Sir John Mac
donald, in reply, said that the disputes
were soon to be settled on the basis of
consistent national dignity. Sir John
said that protection was destined to be
the policy of Canada for years to come.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-18
GONE UP IN SMOKE.
The Hotel Casa del Mar Totally
Destroyed by Fire.


SAN DIEGO, CAL, January 1.-THE
Hotel Casa del Mar, located st Del Mar,
twenty miles north of here on the coast,
and owned by Colonel j. S. Taylor, was
burned to the ground shortly before day.
light this morning. The FIRE, which lie
supposed to have originated in the
kitchen, was first discovered by one of the
guests, who was awakened by dense
smoke in his room. All the occupants OF
the building were aroused and
made their escape in scanty attire.
There were several narrow escapes.
The only person injured was Miss Good
enc, niece of the proprietor, who fell
down flight of stairs and badly sprained
her ankle. The only furniture saved
was few bedroom sets on the first floor.
When the fire was discovered the kitchen
was all ablaze, and little time was given
for saving the property. The guests OF
the hotel were accommodated in several
seaside cottages owned by the proprietor
of the hotel. The loss is placed at $780,
000 insurance, $25, 200. 1t ia stated
the hotel will be rebuilt at once.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-18

is quite backward. Mr.. Gilbert, OF the
Laguns Farming Company, had just got
seventeen teams fairly at work Thursday,
when the rains compelled him to replace
the mules in their stables. There has
been extensive plowing and seeding on
the highlands, however, and the crops
are certain to be unusually large. Never
in the history of Los Angeles has there
been such season. for tree growth, and
it has been well availed of, planting hav-
ing been carried on on a splendid scale
in all portions of the county.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-18
The snow at Shasta.

SHASTA, Cal, January 1.-THE snow
now lies about eighteen inches deep on
the ground in this vicinity. The weather,
however, is warm, and it is melting
rapidly. A number of buildings have
been crushed in by the heavy weight of
snow, causing the loss of several thou
sand dollars. Considerable damage he's
also been done to fruit trees. Commune
cation, both by telegraph and stage, is
cut off north of here.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-18

IT IS an unquestionable fact that crimes
OF violence, and Of unnatural violence, are
increasing at a fearful ratio of late. This
is especially true as to parents numbering
their children, and uice versa. This sort
of enormity seems to be growing in an
almost arithmetical ratio. 1t is certain
that more of them occur in month than
occurred a decade ago in q year. 1t is
curious question as to what effect the
publication of such affairs in the news
papers has upon their growth. In all
probability it is very great.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-18
Affairs In Saman ,

LONDON, January 1.-THE steamer
Lubbock has arrived at Sydney from
Samoa. She reports that meeting of
British residents at Apia pstitiened the
Governor of Fiji to remove the British
Consul there, and that he had been al
ready transferred to Noumea. The ad-
herents and supporters of Malietoa and
those of Tamasese had had friendly
meeting.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-18
BOUNCING THE BOODLEns
missioner Raum Wedding Out
Tanners Re-RaJed PensiOners

Tanners Re-RaIed Pensioners.
WASHINGTON, January 17.-Commis.
sioner of Pensions Raum has sent a let.
ter to Secretary Noble requesting the re-
moval from office OF Henry A. Phillipp,
of New York, Chief of the Middle Divi.
sion in the Pension Bureau, on the
ground that the efficiency Of the bureau
will be promoted thereby. On April
23d last, during Corporal Tanners ad.
ministration, Phillips pension was re-.
rated and increased. For this reason
Secretary Noble, some weeks later, re.
quested him to resign. This, however,
be declined to do, and no further action
had since been taken until TODAY,
owing, it is eaid, to the pressure which
was brought to bear on Phillips behalf by
members of Congress and others. 1t is
believed Phillips dismissal will be soon
followed by others whose pensions were
re.rated, and several others will be re-
duced in rank and pay.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-18
ATTACKED BY HlG9nuNnryv
Two Cinnamon murderousIv a.~
saufted fm San Cranctsco

Two Ch1namen murderOusIy As-.
sauited I'm San francisco,
SAN FRANCISCO, January 17.-Yuen
Lee, proprietor of a Chinese oyst
house, and Lee On, an employee, were
assaulted by two highbinders yesterday
morning, and Yuen Lee was slashed q
number of times across the face and
neck with long bladed knives. The vic.
Tins were attacked separately, and
were each knocked down, bound hand
and feet and gagged. The highbinders
represented themselves as prospective
purchasers on entering the store, but
having overcome the inmates, signalled
to four confederstes on the outside, who
thereupon maintained guard while the
others ransacked the premises. Over $3.50
was carried away. Lee and On were
released on the arrival of another en-
ployee later in the morning. They claim
to be unable to identify their assailarts.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-18
To Enlarge the Dock.

OTTAWA, January Ill is stated that
the Government will ask Parliament to
vote quarter of million dollars to be
used in enlarging the dock at Esqui-
mault, B. @. This dock will be made
100 feet larger, in order to receive the
largest class of vessels. The Imperial
Government will be asked to help in the
undertaking.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-18
williams, Victim

SAN FRANCISCO, January II. = The
preliminary examination OF Thomas III.
Williams, on the charge of striking
Charles j. Hirsch, one of the proprietors
of the Evening Post, over the head with
a cane, has been continued for one week.
owing to Hirsch not having sufficiently
recovered from his injuries to appear in
court,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-18
REPURLICAN LEAVEN
Actively Working In the Latin
NatiOus of Europe.

LISBON, January lin the !Ssculo,
published today, is an unsigned mani
festo, headed. "The Directory of the
Portuguese Republicans to the Nation. /"
1t denounces vociferously the ultimatum
of England, and advocates republican
federation of the Latin nations, and the
adhesion of Portugal to such fedora
ton. 1t declares that the movement for
a federation of Latin republics is steadily
making great progress, and that the
force of the movement is seen and felt
in the revolution in Brazil. The mani
festo does not advocate revolution in
Portugal at present, and is moderate in
tone throughout, except as in denuncia-
ton OF Englan6's action.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-18
La Grippe in Europe

LONDON, January 1.-THE opening of
Eton college has been postponed, owing
to the prevalerc of influenza. La grippe
in a severe form prevails among the
officers and crew OF the American squad
ron now in the Mediterranean. There
are 180 cases on board the Chicago alone.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-18
the yVreck of the sa mson,

SAN FRANCISCO, January 1.-THE in
vestigation into the circumstances at
tending the loss of life on January Sd
when the fishing smack Samson was
swamped near Point Bonita, was re-
sumed before Major Blackaey, Superin'
tendent of the Life Saving Service, TO-
day. Antonio Nicholas. the only sur
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-18
TIE PORTUGUEsE IMBRoGLIO.
A British Fleet Enters the Tagus
Popular ndtgnati0n.

Popular Endf fgnnti0n.
LISBON, January 1S-It is stated that
the British squadron has been seen enter
ing the Tsgus, and has exchanged
salutes with Fort Julian.
Mobs of workmen and sailors parade
the streets depouncing England. There
are many hundreds Of adhesions to the
commercial plan of campaign received
from owners of machine building works.
The steamship companies have trans-
ferred their contracts for coal and iron to
Belgium. Englishmen employed by the
Government are given the alternative OF
dismissal or naturalization. English
flags have been bought and publicly
burned in several towns.
LONDON, January 17.-Portuguese COR
reepondence, of the Meas says dispatches
confirm the opinion that Salisbury spoiled
a very strong case by undue harshness.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-18
Marine Intelligence,

New York. January l7.-Wyoming,
from Liverpool.
QUEENSTOWN, January II. - Celtic.
from New York; Nova scotian, from
Baltimore.
ROTTERDAM, January 17.-Vecudam,
New York.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-18
windom,s silver Coinage Bill.

WASHINGTON, January 17.-At the
Cabinet meeting today Secretary Window
submitted draft of bill prepared by
himself in regard to the coinage of silver,
and it received the approval of the Presi-
dent and most of the members. The
bill will probably be introduced in the
House by Conger, of Iowa, on Monday
next
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-18

The protrscted rains have had most
annoying effect upon our farmers. The
precipitation has been SO great that on
the lowlands it has been almost impossi-
BILE to plow, and even on the mesas work
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-18
ADJOURNED SINE DIE.
The Afro American COnveneiS
Completes ITS Work.

Completes Its Work.
CHICAGO, January 17.-At the Afro.
American Convention today, a constitu
ton was adopted after lengthy debate
as was also a lengthy address to the
public, which earnestly protests against
all forms of violence as never justified
except in self defense. The Blair Edu.
cational bill was endorsed. Professor
Price was elected President of the
League. He is President of the Living
stone School at Salisbury, N. @. T.
Thomas Fortune was elected Secretary
and G. II. Jackson, Cincinnati lawyer,
Treasurer. Adjourned sine die.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-18
SAN Jose Surtng Meeting.

SAN JOSE, January 1.-THE Directors
of the San Jose Blood Horse Association
today decided to hold the spring meeting
April 9Th, 7th and 9th.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-18
Internarsona. Copyright.

WASHINGTON, January 1.-THE Senate
Committee on Patents today Instructed
Senator Plstt to report favorably the bill
known as the Chase International Copy
right bill, which was pending before
Congress last session.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-18
Gone III emce.

FREDERICK, Md, January 17.-Astron-
omer Sestine is dead.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, January 17.-Com-
modore Joseph Bartine Hull, U. S. N,
retired, died today, aged 81.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-18

In consequence of complaints in re-
gard to the award of prizes by the Paris
Exposition, crosses of Chevalier of the
Legion of Honor have been given to,
Whistler and John Sargent.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-18

THERE is not any very general COM
plaint hsreabouts of lack of moisture.
In fact, if old ]. P. would mako himself
scarce for several months he would Inn
prove very much in popularity here
sboute.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-18

and enclosed letter said to be from,
Walters at Washington, respecting The
gun patents.
Adjourned until tomorrow.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-18
Cause for CongratuIatfsn.

PARIS, January 17.-Mr. Navarro has
cabled his congratulations to his son
upon his engagement with Mary Ander-
aan
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-18
FataI Boiler Exrlosion

VIENNA, January ia boiler explo-
sion at Dobschutz, Hungary, today killed
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-18

Apricot, lovely yellowish shade
pink, is in high favor for evening silks.
tulles, mousselines de chiffon, mousse
lines de sole, fish nets and other evening
fabrics.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-18
The Duke of Aosta III.

ROME, January 17.-Prince Amadee,
Duke Of Aosta, brother OF the King, and
formerly King of Spain, has pneumonia.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-24
A Hen Bringing Up Kittens.

At Stafford Springs, Conn, a facetious
and determined old hen wanted to sit,
but her owner took away her eggs;
whereupon in querulous mood she quit
her nest and clustered about the home
stead, finding great deal of fault with
life. While she was doing that the fam
lily cat discovered her artistically wrought
and rounded nest, curled up in it and
deposited five kittens In it. Then biddy
came back, pitched into pussy, fairly
drove her off the nest, few in and sat
down on the kittens, evidently iuferring
they were new kind of chickens she had
Matched In moment of mental abstrac-
ton.
For day or two the hen brooded
away, and the unhappy cat stalked about
the premises, watching an opportunity to
get back her own. At the end Of three
days the hen had to quit the old stand
for food and water, and promptly the cat
slipped into the nest, and, taking the
kittens one by one by the scrutf of the
neck, transported them to distant part
Of the haymow. Then came biddy
home again, and when she found the
fedglings flown she raised another noisy
row about the farm. She looked allow
and. aloft, vainly for a while, for the
missing brood, and finally found them
ranged like pegs on a telegraph pole
arm alongside the parent cat. Again
there was battle, aud again the old cat
had to flee from the furious henpeoking,
but she took along one kitten in her
teeth, while the hen held the field Of
battle aud four feline spoils.
With the kitten in her teeth the cat
scaled a high scatfold and made for her
self new home, with her one offspring
by her side, but the old hen Is still en-
camped on the rest of the kittens in the
new-made nest. She lays not, neither
does she cackle, but it really looks as II
she was going to bring up the four kits
in spite of all drawbacks and setbacks.
The Stafford Springs man has watched
the proceedings impartially, but with in
terest, aud he fancies that be is propri.
etor of the only case of cat and hen alb
duction and reabduction. Tora
Sun.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-24
BaII-PIayers Experiment.

At Washington the Boston League
players tried the experiment Of catching
baseball tossed from the top Of WASH
ington Monument Nichols, Donovan
and Hodgman ascended to the top Of the
Monument, carrying with them three
balls. To get the direction Of the wind
hat was first dropped. and was twenty
seconds reaching the earth. Then came
the first ball. 1t was just seven seconds
before it struck terra firma, and out Of
the reach Of any player. Although the
ball could be distinctly seen during its
entire flight, it was impossible to Judge
its course with any accuracy whatever.
The second ball was Just six and one
quarter seconds in reaching the ground,
aud again no one was within reach Of it.
The third ball came down in the same
time as the second one, aud with the
s;,sts result,-Ne1s York Telegram.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-24
A Miser,s Hidden Wealth.

Ample material for a sensational novel
is supplied in the last police reports from
Stockerau, small town on the left bank
Of the Danube, says the London Neios.
About week ago an old woman of sew
enty-Theresa Schiller-was murdered
by two visitors, who succeeded in escap-
ing. She was known to be an old miser,
who lived in rags, with two cats and
dogs, in little suburban house, which
stands quite isolated, near the railway
/ station.
The police made an inventory of her
possessions. After some search it was
found that the old woman must have
been in relations with all the thieves of
the Empire. Property which has been
missing for many years was found on her
premises. The clcw was given by the
discovery of valuable watch and chain,
to which a strip of paper was fastened,
with the words: "Bought this of S-for
six forms.
The watch bore the name of a we'll
known citizen of Stockerau, out of whose
room it had been stolen ten years ago.
The old woman's clothes were mere rags
and the police at first fell reluctant to
touch them, but when a splendid golden
pyx, set with precious stones, fell out of
tattered gown, their interest was reused
and every corner was searched. In the
cellar large pieces Of gold, no doubt
melted ornaments, were found. In the
loft there were boxes with trinkets and
Jewels, many of which the police recog
nized as forming part of the Granich-
staedten property, the theft of which on
the Graben caused so much commotion
five years ago.
In the Wondering furniture valuables
of every description were found, such as
chalices, pyxes, golden candlesticks,
beautiful lace and linen. In corner OF
cupboard lay a bag containing 20, GOO
forms in gold and shares and bonds
worth upward of 40, 600 FORMS Silve,
spoons and forks were discovered in all
the kitchen drawers. In little box five
black diamonds were found, which arc
said to be of enormous value. Only part
of the floor has been pulled up, but large
quantities of linen and valuable dress
materials were hidden there.
The whole property found is believed
to be worth more than half million OF
forms, and yet the old woman scarcely
ever allowed herself a decent meal, and
had not piece of respectable clothing on
her when she was found dead. The
fuel she used consisted of little bits of
coal collected by poor children at the
railway station and sold to her for few
| coppers
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-24
Positions in Church Choirs.

wish | might say that the one great
requirement for obtaining position in
city choir, is a voice But, unfor.
tunately, ] cannot. Influence, youth,
pretty or intelligent face, taste in
dress, and good address will each
and all have their value in this, as in
other pursuits and professions. All Of
the latter, however, are of only the
slightest importance in comparison
with the power welded by the first OF
them influence. In different cities
its powers are differently limited
while, on the one hand, in some it is Of
almost no value at all, in others it is Of
equal, and sometimes even of greater
Importance than the voice itself
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