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Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-13
THE RATE WAR.
A HESITANCY ABOUT MEETING
THE ALTON'S CUT.
The Missouri Pacific Alone Meets the
Observation-Disclosures Generally Com
plicated East of the Rockies.

CHICAGO, May 12.-None of the roads
has yet intimated its intention to
meet the Alton's through three-dollar
passenger rate to Kansas City. On the
contrary it is understood some of them
will advance the present IS rate to $3.50,
both to Council Bluffs and Kansas City,
in order to save themselves on local
traffic. The Alton people say their rates
are purely war measure, intended to
force an issue on the present demoralized
condition of affairs. The st. Paul road
today made a sweeping reduction in pas
senger rates between st. Paul and Kan
sas City, in connection with the Iowa
Central, thus further complicating the
already muddled situation.
An important step is also to be taken
by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe.
That company is preparing to put into
service, at as early date as possible,
double daily vestibule trains between
Chicago and the Pacific coast, reducing
the running time between Chicago and
San Francisco twenty-four hours, and
covering the distance between Chicago
and Kansas City in fourteen hours.
KANSAS CRY, May 12.-The Missouri
Pacific this evening announced So rate
from Kansas City to st. Louis.
JEFFERSON CRY, Mo-, May 12.-The
state board of railroad commissioners
today rendered an important decision to
the effect that hereafter the practice
must be abandoned of collecting fare
from passengers who fail to buy tickets,
where the extra fare is in excess of the
statutory rate.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-13
EMIN'S MISSION.
The Object of His Expedition to the In
terror Set Forth.

The Object of His Expedition to the In
terror Set Forth.
BERLIN, May 12.-During the debate
on East Africa credits in the reichstag
today, Baron Won Marschall explained
the mission of Emin Pasha in Africa on
the part of the Germans to be confined
to the establishment of friendly relations
with those tribes in the interior within
the German sphere of interest, and to
estimate the cost of eventually forming
fortified stations in the interior. In the
negotiations with England regarding the
boundaries of their respective posses
sions in Africa, the predominating wish
OF Germany was to go hand in hand with
England and cultivate the common in
terests of both countries.
why He Joined the Germans.
CAIRO, May 12.-Dr. Hucchinettie has
received letter from Emin Pasha, dated
Bagamoyo, March 31st. Emin says
"When l left the hospital l found my
self between the English and the Ger
mans. My decision to return to the
heart of Africa in the interest of the
Germans was taken when l saw that the
English were endeavoring to derive ad-
vantage from the prestige of my name.
With reference to Stanley and Tippoo
Tib, l have information in my posses
sion which, if published, would create a
great sensation. Stanley will be the
first to stir the people against me-"
Stanley Wearied of England's Apathy.
LONDON, May 12.-Stanley in an inter
view regarding German movements in
Africa, said he was wearied by England's
apathy and pliancy in regard to the oper-
ations by the Germans. If England
continued inactive the Germans would
secure paramount influence in Africa.
Following advice given by himself the
Germans went to Africa in 1885, and his
advice has been repeatedly sought and
accepted by them since that time. The
emperor is backing Major Wissman, and
it is impossible for him to fail to advance
German interests in Africa.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-13
FIVE CENTS.
LONDON CABLINGS.
Status of Temperance Legislation in the
Ringing Isle.


LONDON, May 12.-In the commons to-
night, Ritchie, president of the local
government board, moved the second
reading of the local taxation bill, dealing
with publicans' licenses. He declared
that the governments purpose was to
promote temperance by gradually lessen
ing the number of public-houses. Heroic
measures would not do in view of the
fact that the country was not vet con-
verted to the popular veto. He ap-
pealed to the temperance party to recop-
nize the existing facts. Public opinion
would not support them in trying to re-
duce to beggary people carrying on a
legitimate business.
Caine (advanced liberal) moved it's re-
lection. The ill,while giving six pence
in the pound to the temperance party.
gave the liquor-dealer sovereign. On
no moral nor legal ground could COM
pensation be given.
The blue book shows that the negotia-
tions between Simmons, representing
the British government and the vatican.
relative to ecclesiastical matters in Malta
have been brought to successful ter
mination. The pope displayed desire
to effect settlement satisfactory to
England.
At the Congregationalist annual union
today, the committee recommended that
an international council be held in Lon
don, in July, 1891, to consist of 100 dele
gates from England, 100 from America
and 100 from the rest of the world.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-13
Yesterdays Races.

LINDEN PARK, N. j., May 12.-Five
and one-half furlongs-Dalsyrian won,
Kenwood second, Salisbury third; time
l :09I.
Mile--Clay Stockton won, lima B.
second, Diablo third; time AZ.
Three-fourths mile -Blackthorn won,
Shotover second, Defendant third; time
:164.
Three-fourths mile-Thad Rowe won,
Lemon Blossom second, Slumber third ;
time :161a.
Five-eighths mile--Sequence colt won,
Gray Rock second, Lord Harry third ;
time :031a.
Mile and sixteenth-Castaway won,
Stockton second, Orifamme third time
:491s.
Mile and ixteenth-Larchmont won,
Re-echo second, Rudolph third; time
:51.
LEXINGTON, May II. : Mile-Laura
Ford won, Lord Tom Himyar second,
Electricity third time, :43A.
Mile-Martha Page won, Chin Music
second (only two starters); time, / :5S.
Mile and Observation-Disclosures won,
Duke of Highlands second 1.-TWO start
ers) time, :57h
Half-mile- Sir Planet won, Mamora
second. Susette third time, 81 %.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-13
CABLE FLASHES.

The Alexander prison at Irkutsk has
been burned. Three convicts per-
ished in the flames.
BERNE, May 12.-The village of Tietf-.
enkasten, in Canton Graubunden. has
been almost completely destroyed by
fire.
HAMBURG, May IS, 2 a. m.-The citv
has been in darkness since midnight.
owing to the strike of the workmen in
the gas works.
PARIS, May 12.-Terry has published
a book dealing with Tonquin, in which
he seeks to vindicate the policy of ac-
quiring so valuable a colony.
Advices have been received from Sem
egal to the effect that the Sengalez king
has been murdered by his subjects be-
cause he tried to impose upon them
European ideas, which he imbibed at
the Paris exhibition.
ST. PETERSBURG, May IA Vienna
midwife, recently arrested confessed
that for years she had been in the habit
Of killing infants and hiding their bodies
in wells. Other persons have been ar
rested for completely.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, May II. Dieydet
Pasha, minister Of justice, and the gov
ernor OF Constantinople, were removed.
owing to the protests of Germany and
England against their conduct on the
Moussa Bey and other cases.
ROME, May 12.-In the chamber of
deputies, today, the minister of the
treasury announced amendments to the
budget effecting reduction Of Is, 900 900
lire on the army and navy estimates,
and other retrenchments to the amount
OF II ,OOO, 900 lire. There still remains q
deficit of 9,0OO, 900 lire.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-13
BEYOND THE ROCKIES
A MilliOnaire'S Freak in New
York.
Jailed for Attempting to Shoot
His Mistress.
Terrific Hurricane at Jefferson City,
Missouri.
The State House and Other Public Build
ings Badly maged-Yesterday's
Baseball Games.
Associated Press Dispatches. |

New YORK, May 12.-Murat Master
son, who says he is an ex-supreme court
judge, of Prescott, Arizona, and who
ives at 32 West Thirty-second street,
was locked up tonight on the charge of
attempting to kill his alleged cousin and
mistress, Mrs. Alice Hopkinson, at the
Grand Central hotel, IS West Thirty
sixth street. Masterson, according to
the account given by Mrs. Hopkinson's
maid, called at the house early in the
evening, and being denied admittance,
kicked the door open and entered her
apartment, demanding 100000 which
he claimed she had swindled him out of.
A shot was heard shortly afterwards and
Masterson rushed from the room with a
smoking pistol in his hand, and running
to the West Thirtiethstreet police sta
ton, demanded Mrs. Hopkinson's arrest
for attempting to shoot him. Mrs. Hop
kinson was arrested and at the police
station made counter charge against
Masterson.
Masterson is said to be worth IS, ,000,-
600. He had been a visitor at the flat
long time, and his son Howard, boy of
13, lived with Mrs. Hopkinson until a
few weeks ago.
Masterson, it is also said, owns gold
mines in chihuahua, Old Mexico, and
onyx mines in Arizona. His story is
that the woman swindled him out of
100000 in mine bonds, and when he
demanded their return shot at him, and
that she is now trying to blackmail
him. He added that he had been her
dupe long enough. The woman denies
the accusations and claims that she
was partner of his in the mining bust
ness that the money she retained was
her share of the profits, and that Mas
terson attempted to shoot her. A week
ago, she said, he beat her black and
blue, and took $500 and gold watch
from her. In the %oman's possession
were found loving letters from Masterson,
in which he speaks of her as the only
woman he ever truly loved.
Mrs. Hopkinson is blonde about 81
years old, and claims to be married.
Jealousy is.at the bottom of the trouble.
A prominent New York business man,
said to be George Carlyle Warner, is
mixed up in the affair. Masterson is a
married man.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-13
NOT ANNIHILATED.
Captain Hawkins and Party Believed to
Re Safe.

FRANKFORT, Ky, May 12.-Up to
late hour tonight nothing further had
been heard from Captain Hawkins and
party, but fears as to their safety are not
entertained now The rumors were first
started by reports that battle had oc-
Cured in the mountains. 1t now seems
that on Thursday morning Hawkins
and party came on a gang of moon
sinners in the hills, and brief ex-
change of shots took place. No one
was wounded, however, and after brief
parley, the mountaineers to the number
of twenty-one surrendered. Hawkins
sent them back under an escort. 1t was
this party which telegraphed for train,
and they have gone to Covington long
ago. Hawkins, with the remainder of
the party, pressed on into the noun
tains, and while he may have had a
fight, most people here are slow to think
that the party has been annihilated or
even met with serious disaster. Such
happenings, like the famous Rowan
county battles, are generally in the
minds of correspondents who "work"
DaDers outside the state
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-13
LOOKING BACKWARD.
GLADSTONE REVIEWS THE PRO.
GRESS OF FREE TRADE.
1t Has Been Losing Ground for Twenty
Five Years, but He Thinks 1t Will
Ultimately Triumph at the Polls.

LONDON, May 12.-Gladstone spoke at
the Golden Club tonight. He said the
fiee traders must recognize with great
disappointment how much ground has
been lost by their doctrine within the
past twenty-five years. Militaryism,
which lay like vampire over Europe, was
responsible for much of the mischief, but
not for all, because free trade receded in
countries where militaryism did not pre-
vail-in the United States and the Brit
ish colonies. Protection was applied
now in America, not only to goods but to
persons, as instanced by the treatment
OF the Chinese. The great republic had
never accepted the doctrines of free
trade. AT one time there had been quail
flied progress toward them, but this
being checked, the opinion became actu-
ally retrogressive. Still, the growing
strength, activity and clearness of con-
viction of the free trade Amer
lean party gave favorable
promise OF ultimate triumph at the
polls. On looking over the world the
prospects OF free trade certainly were
not encouraging. This state of opinion
has emboldened the champions of pro-
lection, long lurking in their holes, to
venture out and renew the struggle un-
der the name OF free trade. Regarding
bimetallism, Gladstone said it was a
movement in the direction of protection.
Since the adoption of free trade the
wages of laboring men had improved
fifty per cent. England was working
out great social and economic problem
for the benefit Of the world He was
confident free trade, though Temporal
rily discredited, was destined to become
the universal charter of trade, and OBJ
tain the general acceptance of the civil
lied nations.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-13
THAT SILVER CORNER.
Director of the Mint Leech Says He Was
MisquOted.

CHICAGO, May PA dispatch from
Washington says: Director of the Mint
Leech said today that the interview with
him about the alleged silver corner,
printed Saturday, conveyed an erroneous
impression. What he did say was that
silver was being bought in London and
shipped to this country and deposited in
the assay Office in New York for fine
bars which were being stored by private
parties. The government has bought
no.silver in London, nor has it stored
any silver in the west. 1t is not storing
silver at all, and of course is not issuing
certificates on silver bullion, as there is
no law authorizing such issue. 81 did say
that but little silver is being offered the
government for sale, and that at price
considerably above the market prices,
and above the price at which certificates
on silver bullion deposited in western
national banks are being sold in New
York.
In regard to the corner on silver, he
said he did not know anything about it.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-13
BA ASEBALL RECORD.
A Remarkable Game Played by the
Leapue CIuhs at New York

A Remarkable Game Played by the
League Clubs at New York.
New YORK, May 12.--The Boston and
New York league clubs this afternoon
played probably one of the finest games
of ball ever seen in this city. For twelve
innings the pitchers kept their oppo-
nents from getting man across the plate.
Finally,in the thirteenth innings Tiernan
whacked the ball over the centerfeld
fence and won.
New York .O o 300 90 o L
Boston. ..........O o 0 o o o o. 0
HitsNew Xs YOrE To1 4 Boston g.
and Buckley Nichols and Hardie. Umpires
Powers and McDermott.
PHILADELPHIA, May 12.-The Brooklyn
league club completely routed the Phila-
delphia team this afternoon, by bunch
ing it's hits in the second and eighth inn
ings. Attendance, 200.
SCORE.
philadelphia. 20 Q 4 90 90 %
Hitsam,P9hiladelphia, "A; Brooklyn, a.. Err
Anderson, Day, Gleason, Clements, Baldwin,
Lovett and Daily. Umpire-Lynch.
CINCINNATI, May 12.-The errors of the
Cincinnati league team in the sixth in
nings gave Pittsburg four runs and the
victory. Attendance, 800.
SCORE.
Gi1tehnna Gineinnati "a ] 002 9 9-S
Hits-Cincinnati, 6; Pittsburg, g.. Errors
Cincinnati, 8; Pittsburg, 7. tatteries-Fore-
man, Baldwin, Sowders, Miller. Umpire
McQuade.
Brotherhood Games.
New YORK, May 12-The Boston play
ers' league team, by their heavy batting,
had an easy victory over the New Yorks
this afternoon. Attendance, 1900.
SCORE.
Boston BeW norN. N........d ........o Q I G2
Hits-New York. 7; Boston, 13. Errors-New
YORK, &; Boston, 3; Batteries--o'Day, Ewing
and Vaughan; Gumbert and SWEET. Umpires-
Barnes and Gaffney.
PHILADELPHIA, May 12.-The brother
hood club won the game this afternoon
by punching their hits at the same time
the local players were making their
errors. Attendance, 2,2OO.
SCORE.
Boafdly1pnia, BTooflynp .......o I 2 8 3 Q Oil
Hits-Philadelphia, 10; Brooklyn, 10. Errors
de and r1 and
umplres-Ferguson and Holbert
CLEVELAND, May 12-The:brotherhood
clubs played an indifferent game this af-
ternoon, in which the visitors won.
Cleveland hit Staley hard in the first
innings, but could not touch him after
that. Attendance, 1900.
SCORE
Cleveland ...... IS 0 O o o 0-5
Pittsburg.. ..........O 3 O o 0 o 3-6
Hits-Cleveland, Z; Pittsburg, 15 Errors
Cleveland, 3; Pittsburg, 4. Enthusiastically
and Snyder; Carroll. Umpires-Matthews and
Cunning.
Games Postponed.
CHICAGO, May 12.-The league and
brotherhood games in this city were
postponed ON account of rain.
American Association.
ROCHESTER, May 2.-Rochester, 81;
Syracuse,
TOLEDO, May 12.-Toledo, 4; ST..
Louis, B.
PHILADELPHIA, May 12.-Athletics, s;
Brooklyn, 4.
COLUMBUS, May 12.--Columbus, o;
Louisville, l.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-13
A Japanese Emissary.

CHICAGO, May 12.-H. Shugio, presi-
dent OF the first Japanese company of
Toxic and New York, arrived this even
ing accompanied by Robert Blum, a
New York artist, who goes to Japan to
join Sir Edward Arnold and illus
trate literary work the latter is
to do. Mr.. Shugio is after information
about the coming worlds fair, and says
if he is satisfied efforts will be made to
make it an international affair in all
senses, his government will send an ex-
hibit far exceeding that made at Paris.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-13
A QUIET LYNCHING.
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY FUR
NISHES A SENSATION.
The Little Town of Santa Maria the
Scene of the Tragedy-Constable
Southard's Death Avenged.

SANTA MARIA, CAL, May 12.-Early
this morning twenty masked men en-
tered the Seventy-six saloon, where E.
L. Creswell had been confined since
Constable Southard's murder, and at
the point Of guns disarmed and blind
folded the guards. They then bound and
gagged Creswell, and, tying rope
around his neck, hanged him to the
rafters and left the body there. Parties
were sleeping in the adjoining room,
but the affair was done SO quietly none
of them were awakened.
Further Particulars.
SAN LUIS OBIsPo, Cal, May 12.-Noth-
ing was known of the lynching OF E. L.
Creswell at Santa Maria last night, un-
til the body was found hanging from the
rafters this morning IN the house where
he was confined. 1t was light struct-
ure, covered with canvass and paper.
The lynching party, Armed with Win
chesters, compelled the surrender and
silence of the guards, threw blankets
over their heads, and detachment took
them away. The canvass ceiling was
then torn away, rope thrown over a
rafter, and the moose slipped over Cres-
wells neck. He was then drawn up and
strangled, and the lynchers left.
Creswell was hard character, known
to be desperate and generally armed.
On Wednesday last he had an encounter
with Constable Southard, in which he
drew a revolver, firing two shots, and
mortally wounding the constable, who
died in few minutes, but succeeded be-
fore his death in shooting Creswell, who
was supposed to be mortally wounded.
Creswell was taken home to await the
result of his wound. 1t was learned
finally that he might recover, and he
was understood to rejoice over the
killing CT Southard, and threatened
to kill three other citizens. This prob
ably precipitated the matter. Lynching
had been threatened when the murder
of Southland was committed, but was
supposed to have been abandoned.
In view of the dying condition of Cres-
we'll public opinion was somewhat di-
vided. 1t is not likely, however, that
any action will be taken against the
lynchers.
[The Santa Barbara Herald gives the
particulars of Creswell's crime substan-
TALLY as follows: At / o'clock on
Wednesday afternoon, 1. w. Southland,
constable, was shot by Z. L. Creswell, in
an alteration caused by the officers tear
ing down some bulletins in front of
Creswell's saloon, which contained libel
GUS matter regarding citizens Of the
place. The act of the officer in tearing
the notices down was in obedience to in
structions from the deputy district at
torney Southland fired simultaneously
with Creswell, and both received what
were thought to be fatal wounds. The
constable died four hours after the
shooting, but Creswell rallied and was
in fair way of recovery. He was kept
under guard, in the saloon, until such
time as he could be safely removed to
the county Jail at Santa Barbara
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-13
Ambushed and Shot.

GLENs FALLS, N. Y, May 12.-Lean-
der Pasco, of Thurman, was foully muir
dered Saturday night while on his way
home. The murderer lay in ambush
i'll what is known as High street" un-
til his victim passed, and fired a
charge of buck shot. Pasco's valuables
were not disturbed, and robbery was
evidently not the motive. The victim
was of quarrelsome disposition, and
frequently in trouble with his neighbors.
Revenge is thought to have been the
motive
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-13
SANTA FE ENTERPRISE
The Company Preparing California
Exhibit for the Worlds Fair.

EXHTUIC tut Cne W OTIu arT'
SAN Francisco, May 12.-The an
nouncement is now made on good au-
thority that the Atchison, Topeka and
Santa Fe Company will take an active
part in arranging an elaborate California
exhibit at the worlds fair at Chicago
President Allen Marvel has already
delegated authority, it is understood, to
proper representatives to take steps for
the securing of an exhibition that will
do credit to the state and tend to induce
immigration hither. The railroad
officials in questions it is stated, are plan
ming to work independently of all others
in this respect, and intend to arrange a
display of such character as will be OF
most benefit to those sections of the
state touched by the California branches
OF the system.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-13
Preparinp to Exhibit

ELLENsBURG, Wash, May 12.-Lead-
ing citizens held meeting tonight and
adopted resolutions calling a convention
to meet at Ellensburg July 18th, for the
purpose of taking steps to have an ade-
quate display representing the various
resources of the state at the worlds fair
at Chicago.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-13
MIDDLETON'S DEATH WARRANT.
The Charges Against Him of Lootinr
Furs Sustained.

OTTAWA, May 12.-The report of the
committee on the charges against Sir
Frederick Middleton of looting furs
valued at five or six thousand dollars
during the rebellion, and which finds
the general guilty, reported in the COM
mons tonight, and after vigorous de-
bate the report was adopted, Sir John
Macdonald saying it was an error of
judgment on Middleton's part but the
government could not condone the Of
Tense. The report is considered virtually
Middleton's death warrant, SO far as his
future usefulness is concerned. He has
been commander in chief of the Cana
dian militia, and is expected to resign
tomorrow
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-13
No AttemDt to Settle.

PORTLAND, Ore, May 12.-The execu~
tive board of the builders exchange de-
clared this afternoon that the PROPOSE
ton Of the Union Building Trades
League to settle the strike on a basis of
eight hours and union wages was not of
sufficient Importance to justify special
meeting of the exchange to consider.
The action of the board means that the
exchange will make no attempt to settle
the strike until the next regular meeting
in June.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-13
TERRIFIC HURRICANE.
State House and Other Public Buildings
Damaged at j Jefferson City. Mo.

JEFFERSON CRY, Mo-, May ia ter
rifle hurricane, accompanied by an ex
traordinary fall of rain, swept over the
city this afternoon. A large section of
the roof of the state house was blown
off, and the offices were deluged with
water. The roof of the penitentiary hos
pital was blown away, and much incon-
venience to the patients was occasioned.
The heavy area of the stone top of the
rear wall of st. Patrick's cathedral was
blown down, crashing through the roof,
wrecking the altar and running the
sacristy. Small houses all over town
were demolished, and much damage
done to trees and shrubbery. In the
country many barns were demolished,
and miles of fences leveled. No lives
were lost so far as reported.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-13
SKELETONS UNEARTHED.
The Supposed Relics of Crime of tn
Early Days.

MARYsv1LLE, CAL, May PA few
days ago, while a party of men was
digging ditch on the Friesleben ranch,
half way between Oroville and Marys-
vile, near the site of the Charley's
Ranch hotel of the early days, they un-
earthed two human skeletons, evidently
of white men. They are supposed to be
the remains of two packers who mysteri-
ously disappeared near that place in
1858. The Charley's Ranch hotel in
those days was tough hole. Old-timers
speak of these packers coming there
with lots of gold, and disappearing.