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Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-22
FISHED FROM THE BAY.
An Old Mans Body Found Afoat-Evi-
dences of Foul Play.


SAN Francisco, May 21.--The body of
an old man was recovered from the bay
this morning. The skull had been
crushed, apparently by blunt instru-
ment, and the head bore a number of
cuts. On the body was found copy of
an afternoon paper, of date Monday last,
and an envelope addressed to G. M.
Murray, Modesto.
Efforts were made this evening to dis
cover the identity of the body, which
gives every appearance of brutal MUIR
der having been committed. The clerk
at the Brooklyn hotel identified the re-
mains as those of man who had
been stopping at the hotel a few
days and who gave the name of
j. H. Murray, San Rafael Inquiry in
San Rafael developed the fact that J. H.
Murray owned a ranch at Tamalpais,
and was worth considerable property
Inquiry was also made at Modesto, as
an envelope was found in the pocket of
the deceased addressed toe. M. Murray,
of that place. A special dispatch to
the Chronicle from Modesto this evening
says that G. M. Murray who
is clerk at the Ross house, believes the
murdered man is Charles Kent, ex-state
senator from Nevada county Kent was
in Modesto last week, and on Saturday
he secured a loan from Murray, who
gave him an envelope addressed to him
self, as Kent desired to return the
money when he reached San Francisco.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-22
WASHINGTON NOTES.
The Revenue Cutter Bear Ordered to
Sail for Alaska.

Sail for Alaska.
WASHINGTON, May 21.-Secretary Win
dom today signed orders for the revenue
cutter Bear, directing that she i'm
mediately sail to Ounalaska, and then
cruise in the Bering sea to guard against
the violation of the statutes on the seal
ing matter. Her instructions will not
differ materially from those of last wear.
Il. 'ough they are much more specific.
Eh,orts will be made to avoid repetition
of la. st years experience with one-man
prize crews. 1t is understood that ac-
cordinkr to the present instructions
vessels caught violating the law, will be
dismantled and deprived of all means of
further violation. Their logs and all
their skins also will be seized.
The secretary of the navy today ac-
cepted the dynamite cruiser Vesuvius.
The secretary of the treasury, attor-
y-general and postmaster-generalr who
are charged by congress with selecting
site for the public building at San Fran
cisco, had conference at the treasury
department this afternoon, and consid-
cred the report of the commission ap-
pointed to inspect the different sites sug-
gested. No conclusion was reached, and
another conference will be held tomor-
row.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-22
TRAFFIC COMPANIES.
WALL STREET AGOG OVER THE
NEW ATCHISON DEAL.
Papers for the Transfer of the St. Louis
and San Francisco Signed-The Terms
of Sale Not Yet Published.

New YORK, May 21.-All Wall street
is talking today about the big railroad
deal by which the Atchison is to obtain
possession of the st. Louis and San
Francisco, and consequently of the At
lantic and Pacific, thereby securing a
line which will eventually be extended
to San Francisco. Reports from Boston
say the papers have been signed, but an
official announcement of the terms will
not yet be made. But in a general
way it is thought the Atchison
will purchase the entire property and
franchises owned by the St. Louis and
San Francisco. The representatives OF
the latter road are. the Seligmans 1t is
thought $10,000,00O of Atchison per
cent bonds and 100000 of Atchison
incomes now held in the company's
treasury will be exchanged for st. Louis
and San Francisco bonds and preferred
stock. 1t is also understood that there
will be new issue of Atchison stock
which will be exchanged for st. Louis
and San Francisco stock at the rate of
four shares of Atchison for three of St.
Louis and San Francisco, common.
Burlington Election.
CHICAGO, May 21.-The annual meet
ing of the stockholders OF the Chicago,
Burlington and Quincy railway, was held
here this afternoon. The old board of
directors was reelected, excepting that
E. w. Hooper, of Cambridge, Mass i,
succeeded Writ Dexter, who died last
Saturday. The annual report, which
has already been published, was pre-
sented. 1t was decided to have Vice
President Harris act as general manager
for the present, and it is not improbable
he will hold that position permanently.
Two Through Trains.
PORTLAND, May 21.-Beginning June
8th, the Northern Pacific will run two
through trains daily between Chicago
and this city. The time will be short
ened by about sixteen hours.
Pacific Mail Meeting.
New YORK, May 21.-Only routine
business was transacted at the meeting
of the directors of the Pacific Mail,
today.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-22
PRESBYTERIAN ASSEMBLY.
A Commission to Investigate the Pub
fishing Board.

SARATOGA, N. Y, May 21.-In the
Presbyterian general assembly today, a
resolution urging congress to pass the
bill now before it for investigating the
effects of Intoxicating liquors, was
adopted. A resolution asking congress
to pass an amendment to the interstate
commerce law to enable the states to
prohibit or restrict the liquor traffic, was
referred to a committee.
Rev. DR.. Burrill delivered lengthy
report on foreign missions. The total re-
ceipts of the board during the year were
1874 ,066 from churches, $291, ,791 from
sabbath schools, $36, 1852 from women's
boards, $3.50, ,2S5 from legacies, and
$73,1 ,120 from miscellaneous sources
There was a decrease of $5S,749 COM
pared with last year, and there is at
present deficit of $6O,275. An urgent
appeal was made to the assembly to
study the report and say why the great
falling off in receipts occurred. The
strong synods have not done as well in
proportion as the weaker ones.
Rev. DR.. Ellingood, secretary, advised
a system of weekly subscriptions, and
several other spirited addresses were
made. The recommendations OF the
board were adopted
board matter came up, DR.. Agnew, of
the board, said there had been consider
able misapprehension ON the part of the
special committee At the first meeting
called, only three members of the publi-
cation board could be present, and the
special committee sat as an inquisition
and refused to give data on which they
based their charges. Simmons sent a
circular all over the land asking ques-
tions the answers to which were
to be considered confidential, as to
tine tine board @we sssssd''Sa assured Simmons %r
that we did not propose to vote as a
joint committee, and not to overrule his
committee by our great number. The
special committee has misunderstood
us, and this has prevented confidence.
In its report are many misrepresenta-
tions, doubtless unintentional. We
never saw it until the meeting of the
assembly,"
Regarding the statement of the special
committee that responsible firm had
offered to do the work for less price
than the board does, DIR. Agnew said !:
"The board tried all that twelve years
ago when they gave the work to the
three lowest bidders. Since then fifteen
responsible Philadelphia houses have
bid for the work ,and in each case higher
than we are now paying"
DR.. Agnew went on to defend the pub
hcation board at great length, and in a
spirited manner he censured the special
committee for making serious charges,
implying carelessness or crookedness,
without careful investigation. He
asserted that proper investigation
would show that the publication board
was right.
After considerable further discussion,
in which DIR. Herrick johnson, of Chi
cago, and DIR. Howard Crosby took part,
Graham's motion of yesterday for the
appointment of commission to investi-
gate the matter. was adopted.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-22
THE OIL CAR CASE.
1t is Decided Against the Standard OIL
Company.

SAN Francisco, May 21.-The suit OF
the Standard Oil Company against the
Southern Pacific Railroad Company and
Whittier, Fuller & Co., was decided to-
day by Judge Hoffman in the United
States court. He dissolved the tempo
rary restraining order and denied the
application for permanent order re-
straining defendants from using GER
tain car for hauling oil, upon which car
plaintiff claimed patent rights. The
question involved the very existence Of
the oil trade in California, except that
portion of it carried on by the Standard Oil
Company. When an ordinary freight
Car is used in sending out carload Of
oil from the east, the empty car must be
hauled all the way back at cost of 800,
which kills the profit on the goods.
The Standard Oil Company uses car
which can be used for carrying oil one
way and freight on the return trip, so
that the railroad charities nothing for
hauling it back. Whittier, Fuller & Co..
adopted a car somewhat similar to that
used by the Standard Oil Company, and
the latter sued for an injunction.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-22
FIVE CENTS.
STARTLING INFORMATION.
Crooked Way in Which the Defunct Bank
of America Was Copducted

PHILADELPHIA, May PA meeting of
the committee of creditors of the defunct
Bank OF America today examined
number of officers of that institution.
and secured some startling information.
They learned that about $3.50 900 was
credited to three different men on the
books OF the bank, who had no money
there. The money had been
paid out to them and for the
American Financial Association and
American Life Insurance Company, by
order of President Phieffer, OF
the bank. The subordinates examined
knew nothing about the reasons there
for, except that they had their orders
from the president as to paying checks
and fixing accounts. Secretary Work,
Of the American Financial Institution,
was unable to explain where all the
money had gone to, but managed to tell
the committee that nearly all the Sc
curities held by the institution now had
been mortgaged and the amount on
which money can be realized is not very
large. The investigation will be con-
tinued
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-22
Not Afraid of the FiIibusters.

SAN Francisco, May PA. H. Coney,
Mexican consul-general in this city, says
on the subject of the Lower California
filibusters: "There is no fear of the
filibusters attaining their object, either
by peaceful or warlike means. | do not
believe that the cordial feelings existing
between the United States and Mexico,
promoted largely through the efforts and
by the wisdom of President Diaz, can in
any way be interfered with through the
efforts of half dozen adventurers
whose sole object is to make money
while their dupes suffer.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-22
Racing Summaries,

LOUISVILLE, May Mile Huntress
won, Marion G.. second, Castaway third !;
time, l AS.
Mile and half-English Lady won,
Marie K. second, others drawn time,
2 :42.
Mile and seventy yards-Workmat
won, Happiness second, Warpeak third ;
time, :504.
Five-eighths of mile-Ed Leonard
won, Lamor second, Laura Allen third !;
time, :041a.
Half mile-Mabel won, Woodford Sec
ond, Hindoo Lass third; time, :5O14.
GRAvEsEND, N. Y, May 21.-Six fur
longs-Belwood won, Drumstick second,
Guard third; time, 1:154.
Mile-Adamant won, Favorita second,
Kings Own third; time, "A.
Mile and one furlong-Amazon won,
Golden Corn second, Geraldine third !;
time, :481a.
Six furlongs-Pagan won, DIR. He'll
muth second, B. B. Million third; time,
:154.
Five furlongs-Lord Harry won, Wend-
way second, Rotation third time,
:03A
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-22
BREWERS MEET.
The National Association in
Convention.
The Past Year Good One for
Their Trade.
A Jealous Eye Kept on Anti-Beer
Legislation.
Proceedings of the Presbyterian Genera
Assembly-The Baptist Publishing
Society, Etc.
Associated Press Dispatches. |

WASHINGTON, May 21.-The United
States Brewers Association began it's
thirtieth annual convention here today
Delegates are present from all parts of
the United States, representing $780,
1000 capital.
Chairman Lefens, in his address, said
he was glad to be able to state that trade
and the interests of the brewers were in
a more hopeful state than year ago.
He referred to the result of the prohibi-
tion election in Pennsylvania, and
added: "By no means, however, has
the time come when we can relax our
vigilance, for what our opponents have
lost in influence with the people direct,
as shown by all the recent elections
where prohibitory laws were submitted
to the people, they are trying to regain
in Washington by the introduction of
bills intended to accomplish, through
national channels, what the people of
the states refused to endorse"
In closing, Mr. Lefens called attention
to the subject of the representation of
the brewing trade at the worlds fair in
1892.
The report of the board of trustees is
very lengthy, and deals with the legisla-
tion pending before congress affecting
the interests OF the brewers. On this
point, it says, there never was time in
the whole history of the association
when so many attempts had been made
to injure the brewing industry by means
which do not require the sanction of the
people, and would not obtain it if they
could be submitted to vote.
The report speaks Of the bill for the
appointment of commission for the
investigation of the liquor traffic, and
the efforts of the brewers committee to
have it amended in manner promising
a fair, impartial and competent investi-
cation.
The report says the trustees en-
6eavored to convince the committee on
ways and means that any increase of the
tariff on hops, barley, malt, ETC., would
be unjustifable from an economic point
of view, but failed to accomplish more
than curtailing the rates OF increase gen.
orally proposed.
In respect to the adulterations of beer
and the bill against them, now pending
in congress, the report says: "This is the
proper time and opportunity to repeat
that individually and as representatives
of this association we condemn adulter-
alton and fully approve and support any
law designed to suppress and punish it"
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-22
BAPTIST PUBLICATIONS.
A Vast Amount of Literature Published
During the Year,

CHICAGO, May 21.-The annual meet
ing OF the American Baptist Publication
Association began here this morning.
The report of the board of managers was
read at great length. 1t showed that
during the last forty years the average
annual increase of membership was
$1,000, and it was pointed out that the
publication society was engaged in train
ing these converts by distributing relig-
ious literature. The receipts of the
book department during the year were
S5l7 ,oS3; missionary department, $125,-
ia; Bible department, $22 ,240. Total
number of publications, 33,093, 700,
gain OF 2,273,S50 over the preceding
year. The financial statement shows
that the net assets are $S47 ,45S, and that
the society is much more than self
supporting
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-22
EYRAUD CAPTURED.
The French Murderer Once
More Taken.
The Havana Police Are Sure
They Have Him.
His Identity Well Established-H
Attempts Suicide in Jail.
Sad Result of Judge Masterson's Esca
pade in New York-His Wife Dies
of Grief and Excitement
Associated Press Dispatches |

HAVANA, May 21.-The police here
have captured the long-looked-for
French murderer Eyraud He regis
tered at the Hotel Roma under she
name of Maguil Doski. He claimed TO
be native of Poland. When placed
in jail he attempted suicide
by cutting veins in his leg
and arm. In his trunk were found sew
eral French newspapers containing de-
tails of his crime. In addition to the
police officers, who have pictures of the
murderer, several persons have identi-
fed the prisoner as Evraud.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-22
Contractor Collins Safe.

KANSAS CITY, May 2l.-A dispatch
from Beatrice, Neb., says G. w. Collins,
the railroad contractor, reported to have
been killed in Nevada, is alive and well
in Tacoma.
PORTLAND, May 21.-C. w. Collins, of
Fitzpatrick Bros. & Collins, the we'll
known railroad contractors, who was re-
ported in the dispatches yesterday as
having been shot in Utah, is in this city.
He says he supposes the man shot must
be some one else of the same name as
himself, connected with the force en-
ployed on the work in Utah.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-22
Precinct "a Case Decided.

CHICAGO, May 21.-The supreme court
of Montana today decided the contested
election of sheriff of Silver Bow county,
involving the validity of the vote in the
famous Precinct No. "a. The court
unanimously held that the vote Of the
precinct was irregular in all respects,
and so saturated with proved fraud that
it should be entirely rejected. This
elects the sheriff and all the repub-
lican officers in Silver Bow county.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-22
More Chinese Arrests.

SAN Francisco, May 21.- Eighteen
Chinese were arrested yesterday for
violating the removal of Chinatown.
When their cases were called in court
this morning, defendants surrendered
themselves into custody and had their
trials postponed until next Friday. In
the meantime the attorney who repre-
sents them will swear out writs of
habeas corpus in the United States court
to effect their release.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-22
Turned Back.

SAN Francisco, May 21.-About 250
Chinese sailed for China today on the
steamer China.
Twenty-four Chinese who arrived from
Panama on the steamer Acapulco were
transferred today to the China steamer,
without being allowed to land, and de-
parted for the fowery kingdom.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-22
Guarding Against Smallpox.

SACRAMENTO, May 21.-The state board
of health has appointed three inspectors
to go to Deming and Ell Paso and guard
against smallpox patients being brought
across the border. The board has been
authorized to spend not exceeding one
thousand dollars.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-22
He Defamed His Wife.

PHILADELPHIA, May 2l.-Guisseppe
Carusi, alias Count Montecole, pleaded
guilty before Judge Thayer today for
libel. The defendant on the 18th of
April issued circulars which contained
defamatory statements in regard to his
wife, Virginia Knox Carusi, of Pitts
burg. The Count was sentenced to
six months Imprisonment.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-22
AN AVALANCHE,
Laborers Escape Death by a Miracle.
Snow Sheds Crushed.

Snow Sheds Crushed.
SACRAMENTO, May 2l.-This morning q
large force OF men who We're at the long
snow shed a mile and half east OF
Emigrant Gap, removing snow and re-
pairing the shed, were overcome by an
avalanche of snow, which crushed 150
feet of the heavily-timbered shed and
carried the men down the hillside some
distance. All, however, escaped serious
injury, though several were badly cut
and bruised. The men escaped death
almost by miracle. The track was
blocked for five hours.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-22

The National Conference at BaItim o re
Concludes Its LabOrs.

BALTIMORE, May 2l.-The seventeenth
national conference Of charities and cor
rections ended tonight. Rev. Oscar Nc
Culloch, of indianapolis, was elected
president. Among the vice-presidents
are Myron w. Reed, of Denver, and Mrs
J. J. S. Spear, Jr., of San Francisco. A.
l.. Walus, of Denver, is among the sec
retaries. The international conference
to be held at Chicago, in connection
with the worlds fair, is looked forward
to with much interest. At the closing
session tonight Cardinal Gibbons made
an interesting speech on the work of the
organization, and Rev. f. H. Wines, of
Illinois, responded to Baltimore's fare
we'll address.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-22
Walters Victorious.

CHICAGO, May 21.-The hotel walters
gained another victory tonight, the
fremont and other prominent hotels
acceding to their demands. A dispatch
from St. Louis says the walters there
will strike tomorrow, with the exception
of the Lindell hotel, which has signed
the scale
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-22
F7re on Harveyys Ranch.

WHITTIER, CAL, May 2l.--Tuesday af-
ternoon two barns, 200 tons of hay and
all the farming implements ON G. w.
Harvey's ranch, four railes north of
town, burned. Loss about $4,000. In
cendiarism is suspected
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-22
His villain Still Pursued u;m

"That's what call rank persecution. y
yelled Bronson. "What?'' "Whv, I
gave up my house last month to get rid
of my landlord, and now the brute has
bought the house have leased for three
years. ''-[New York Sun.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-22
T.jcuor and jealousy.

CHICAGO, May 2l.--James Hendrick-
son, laborer, aged 65, this afternoon
unsuccessfully attempted to shoot his
daughter, fatally wounded his wife and
killed himself. Liquor and jealousy
were the causes.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-22
Crushed by a Rock.

CALUMET, Mich, May 21.-Five miners,
all Italians, were killed by rock falling
on them in the Calumet and Heckla
mine today.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-22

The Los Angeles HERALD has come
out with new dress that is very neat
and becoming. The HERALD is a good
paper, ably edited and newsy, and we
are glad to see signs Of prosperity at
time when all other kinds of business
are looking up San Bernardino Times-
Index s i1 ~ s. \
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-22
British Propositions Reiected.

New YORK, May PA Washington
special has it that at cabinet meeting
Tuesday it was decided to reject the
British propositions submitted three
weeks ago for the settlement of the
Bering sea question.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-22
williams and Wo Sang.

SAN DIEGO, May 21.-J. E. Williams
and DR.. Wo Sang were today held by
Commissioner Ward to answer to the
United States grand jury, without bail.
They are charged with aiding Chinese to
come into this country from below the
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-22
Mechanics Resume Work.

PORTLAND, Ore, May 21.-About four
hundred union mechanics resumed work
today on the eight-hour basis, for the
new builders exchange.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-22
New College President.

SANTA Rosa, May 21.--Rev. J. G.
Simmons, of Colusa, was elected presi-
dent of the Pacific Methodist College,
today, vice Colonel j. T. Austin re-
signed.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-22
Judge Lynch Interferes.

COLUMBUS, Miss, May 2l.-While the
trial of Frank Anderson (colored), for
rape, was in progress today, crowd of
men took him from the courtroom and
hanged him to tree.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-22
Death from Joy.

Mrs. Sweeney, an old woman OF Coats
vile, Pa, died of joy last week when
she heard that she was to get $4,000
pension money. She had waited for the
money ten years.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-22
MetaI-Workers Strike.

TACOMA, May 21.-The timers and
metal-workers have struck for eight
hours day and nine hours pay.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-22
Northern Irish Towns.

Fifty years ago Belfast, in Ireland,
was town of $4,000 inhabitants. To-
day it is city of 250,000 citizens.
1t is the third port in the
United Kingdom. The rise and
progress of northern Irish towns
is extremely remarkable. Belfast's ship
yards vie with those of the Clyde and
the Mersey. Londonderry, Ballymena,
Portadown, Lurgan, Coleraine and Lis
burn all show the same industrial spirit
which characterizes Belfast. - Boston
Journal
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-22
ABRUPTLY ENDED.
The Iowa Indians Decline the Govern
ment's Terms.

GUTHRIE, 1. T., May 21.-The confer
ence between the Cherokee commission
and Iowa Indians was abruptly termi-
mated today. Chief Too Hee, in behalf
of the Indians, declined the govern
ment's proposition to buy the lands at
slips per acre, and allot to each Indian
sixty acres. The commissioners will at
tempt to renew negotiations tomorrow.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-22

Decided Not to Strike.
ROCHESTER, N. Y, May 21.-The rail-
way conductors have adjourned. They
decided not to strike.