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Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-05
THE UNHAPPY CZAR.
More Plots to Assassinate
Him Discovered.
Explosives Found on the I'M
perial Grounds.
Traim-Wreckers Interfere With His
Hunting Trip.
A Decoy Train Wrecked by His Would-Be
Assassins-The Students Riots
and Other Troubles.
Associated Press Dispatches. !

Associated Press Dispatches.l
ST. PETERSBURG, April 4.-The' police
at Gatschina have discovered an explo-
s,ve on the grounds of the imperial
palace. The imperial family has in
consequence renounced the idea of going
there to finish Lent. The Gar for two
days suffered from relapse of influenza,
which compelled him to postpone his
audiences. His condition is not serious.
The Gar has abandoned his proposed
hunting trip to Poland on account of a
plot to throw the imperial train off the
track. A decoy train, supposed to con-
tain the Czar and suite, was wrecked by
rocks placed on the rails.
LONDON, April 4.-Advices from St..
Petersburg reaffirm the reports of a
serious condition of affairs in Russia
The Gar is suffering from nervous
fever. The scheme for the classification
of Finland is received with extreme dis
favor in that country. Trouble is sure to
follow. All the universities of Russia
have been closed by the Government.
The students of st. Petersburg univer-
sity attacked General Grosser, Chief)E
the st. Petersburg police. He was thrown
to the floor and kicked by his assailants
The students declare the agitation is
solely on account of educational mat
ters. In the Pross they assembled and
sang, "God Preserve the Czar.' The
Gar is greatly incensed because of the
disturbances, and has signifed his in
tention OF closing all the higher public
educational establishments for a year.
1t is feared, however, a years idle
ness will foster the growth of the dis
affection.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-05
WORLDS FAIR DIRECTORS.
Forty-five Men Who Will Preside Over
Its Destinies.

CHICAGO, April 4.-The count of the
ballots cast at the meeting today for the
election of directors of the Worlds Fair
corporation was unexpectedly finished
late tonight. With three notable excep-
tions the ready-made list of forty names
was successful. These were ex-Congress-
man Davis, j. w. Doane and l.. u.
Letter. Great surprise is expressed at
the defeat of ex-Congressman Davis,
who has been credited with lead
ing part in the Washington maneuvers.
His friends attribute his defeat to the
Vaccinations of his political enemies.
The directors chosen are as follows: F.
Adds, Samuel Allerton, w. T. Baker,
Thomas S. Bryan, Mark L. Crawford, w.
III. Calvin, Mayor d. G. Cregier, j. W.
Ellsworth, Stuyvesant Fisch, Lyman J.
Gage, H. N. Higinbotham, E. T.. JET
frey, o. l.. Hutchinson, G. A. Keyes, M.
M. Kirkman, H. H. Kohlsaat, f.
F. Lawrence, Cyrus H. McCor-
mick, 7. J. Lefens, Andrew McNally,
Joseph Medill, Robert Nelson, Potter
Palmer, j. G. Peasely, Ferd. w. Peck,
E. M. Phelps, E. S. Pike, M. A. Ryerson,
Charles H. Schwab, A. F. Soberger, w.
+. Strong, r. S. Willer, Edwin Walker,
John R. Walsh, G.. G. Wheeler, Otto
Young, @. H. Wacker, E. G. Keith, E..
B. Butler, F. S. Winston, A. Nathan, G..
z, Yorker, w. D. Kerfoot, J. P. Odell,
j. v. Farwell, Jr.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-05
is 1T A FAILURE?
Iowa Congressman Express Themselves
on the Prohibition Law.


on the Prohibition Law.
WASHINGTON, April 4-The Post has
been interviewing the Iowa Senators
and Representative on the probability
of the repeal or modification of the Iowa
prohibition law. The result was sub
stantially the uniform expression of the
belief that the law would stand unre-
pealed. In their interviews they
generally expressed the opinion
that the law had been ben
eficial and that the decrease in
crime and consequent lessening of ex-
penses for criminal and eleemosynary
institutions was largely due to the pro-
hibition law. The prohibition senti-
ment, the majority of them thought,
was as strong as ever, and several of the
gentlemen named ascribed the result of
the last election to the railway question
more than to anything else.
Congressman Hayes, the only Demo
crat from Iowa, says: Gas the Re-
publicans control the Senate and
can block the House, / think moth
ing will be DONE l don't think
the law will be repealed, but it is pos
sible some of the Republicans may,
through public sentiment, join the
Democrats in stringent license law.
The prohibitory system is not sustained
by the majority of the people, and never
was. 1t is an absolute failure to ac-
complish any good, and the positive evils
flowing from it have caused feeling to be
greatly against it."
He thought other questions deter
mined last fall's election, notably the
tariff
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-05
IN DISREPUTE.
New YOrk's Finest Sharply
Criticised.
Alleged COrruptness of the
20 Gotham Police.
The Senate Committee Urged to
Investigate.
Worlds Fair Directors Chosen More
Breaks in Southern Levees-Other
Eastern News.
Associated Press Dispatches.

New YORK, April 4.-The Senate COM
mittee to investigate the cities of this
State, and which recently probed the
Sheriff's office, will tomorrow be called
upon by men of the Central Labor Union.
They will present to the investigators a
formidable document, which alleges that
the police department is menace and a
disgrace to the city. The force, as a
body, is characterized as dishonest,
brutal, and even criminal. 1t is charged
with having reduced the art of black
mailing to science, maintaining sys-
tenn of terrorism over certain classes, ex-
erting itselfin the interests of certain can
didates, and having established system
of espionage over respectable citizens for
no other purpose than to persecute them
should they offend the powers that be.
'It is matter of common notoriety,"
continues the document, "that the po-
lice officials regularly levy tribute on
every immoral house in the city the
outcasts who walk the streets pay toll
for plying their degrading vocations
Saloon-keepers are compelled to pay for
police protection, and every gambling
den in the city pays for the privilege OF
existence -
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-05
FIVE CENTS.
SET A GUN FOR HIM.
How Sacramento Youth Tried 10
Remove His Hated Rival.


SACRAMENTO, April 4.-News of a mys~
terious shooting became public today.
On the night of April 1st there was a
party at the house of Mrs. Spencer.
Charles Sexton and Miss Alice Jones, on
their way there, went by the house of
Mrs. Young to escort Miss Hill, who was
stopping there, to Mrs. Spencer's. On
their return after the party, as the three
reached Mrs. Young's, Miss Hill fell back
about ten feet behind Sexton and Miss
Jones. Sexton tried to open the
gate, but found board nailed
across it. He tried to remove it, when
gun was fred from the direction of
the Young house The charge passed
within few inches of Miss Jones. and
the muzzle of the gun was SO close to
Sexton's head that he has been deaf in
the left ear ever since. 1t appears as if
the gun had been connected with the
board by a wire, so as to explode when
the board was moved. A warrant has
been issued for the son of Mrs. Young
for the crime. He was infatuated with
Miss Hill, and it is believed he was
jealous OF Sexton and wished to remove
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-05
IN DANGER OF CONFIsCAT1oN.
A Bark Which Tried to Clear With Wine
for Alaska.

SAN Francisco, March 4.-The bark
Hope, which cleared from this port yes
terday for Alaska, has been held by the
Collector OF Customs, for having about
1000 gallons of claret wine aboard, the
importation of which, into Alaska, is
forbidden by the laws of the United
States. The vessels manifests made no
mention of the wine being aboard. Col
lector Phelps has sent to Washington
for instructions. The statutes provide a
penalty of $500 fine or imprisonment
not to exceed six months, the forfeiture
of the liquor, and, where the value of
the wine equals $40O, the forfeiture of
the vessel. 1t is believed the value of
the wine aboard the Hope equals $40O.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-05
MONTGOMERY'S TROUBLE.
The End of His Experience With E.
Glencross Grant Not Yet.

SAN Francisco, April 4.-Charles Mont
gomery's connection with the Bull Il
Grant Farm Implement Company, of Los
Angeles, ruined him several months ago.
1t will be remembered that Grant de-
frauded Montgomery out of about one
hundred thousand dollars. A suit,
which probably bears some relation to
that affair, was begun today by Webster
Jones, assignee of r. G. Pell. He sues
for $5,250 on written agreement, by
which Montgomery promised to pay that
amount to Pell, providing the latter
would transfer to Montgomery's wife $50
shares of the stock of the Bull & Grant
Farm Implement Company. Pell per-
formed his part of the contract, but the
money has not yet been paid.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-05
A COWARDLY MURDER.
A Wealthy Cattleman Shot Down by
Two Others.

Ell PAso, Tex, April AT 9'o'clock
last night a most cowardly murder was
committed across the river in Paso del
Norte. w. S. Bolton and man named
Clayton, both cattlemen, met S. G.
Cavitt, another. cattleman, on the street,
picked a quarrel with him and without
giving him any warning, Clayton and
Bolton drew their revolvers and
began firing on Cavitt, who attempted
to retreat, but his assailants followed
him up, continuing to fire upon him
until he fell dead, riddled with bullets
Clayton and Bolton were arrested and
are now in Jail at Paso del Norte The
people on both sides are very indignant,
and threats of lynching the murderers
are openly made. Cavitt was very
wealthy and popular young man. A
law suit is said to be the cause Of the
affair.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-05
HICKS SET FREE.
The Prison Directors Had No Right to
Forfeit His Credits.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 4.-Judge Levy,
of the Supreme court, rendered judg-
ment this morning in the habeas corpus
case of William Hicks, confined in San
Quentin. Hicks's term, deducting the
credits allowed by law, expired last
September, but at meeting Of the
prison directors, Hicks pleaded guilty to
cutting a fellow prisoner with knife,
and was condemned to loose his credits.
The cutting, it is claimed, was done in
self-defense, and the rules permitted
Hicks to carry the knife with which it
was done. The court holds that the di-
rectors had no right to forfeit his credits,
and orders Hicks set at liberty.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-05
RHODE ISLAND ELECTIONS.
The Democrats Nearer the Goal Thai
They Expected.

PROVIDENCE, R. l., April 4.-The can
vass of the votes cast Wednesday is
ended. The Democrats elected thirty
eight members of the Legislature, in
stead of thirty-six, and have to elect
seventeen more to secure a majority in
the Assembly. The Republicans have
to elect twelve more members to secure
the same result.
The supplementary elections here to-
morrow will be under the old voting
system, not under the new ballot law.
The law enacted last week, making the
new ballot law apply to supplementary
elections, reached the Secretary of State
too late.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-05
THE NEW RATE GOES.

Chairman blanchard Ratifies the Re-
duction on Oranges.
SAN Francisco, April 4.-The freight
committee of the Transcontinental Asso-
citation received notice today that the
resolution to reduce the rates on carload
lots of oranges to $1.25 per 100 pounds
to Atlantic seaboard points, made by the
association at San Diego, has been ap-
proved by Chairman Blanchard of the
Central Traffic and Trunk Line Asso-
Citations. 1t will become operative
April 9th, and will have the effect of
saving $50 per carload.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-05
A NICE LITTLE PROGRAMME.

Republicans to Allow San Diego 60 Nom
mate the Next Congressman. ~
SAN Francisco, April 4.-Hon James
2. Goodwin, a leading Republican Of
San Diego, who is in the city tonight.
said that there would probably
be some sort of arrangement be-
tween San Diego and Los Angeles
in the fall campaign, whereby San Diego
will support the Los Angeles candidate
for Governor, and in return expect Los
Angeles to endorse her nomination for
Congressman.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-05
ABSORBED BY THE S. P.
The OregOnian Narrow Gauge Road
Sold Under the Hammer.

The OregOnian NARROW Gauge Road
Sold Under the Hammer.
SALEM, Ore, April 4.-In pursuance Of
a decree of the United States Circuit
Court for the district of Oregon, made
February 6, 1890, this afternoon George
H. Durham, Master in Chancery, sold
at public auction to the highest bidder
the Oregonian railway line, narrow
gauge, including all the rolling stock,
debts, etc. This sale was made
under trust deeds, and r. Rochler, of
the Southern Pacific, was the purchaser
at 81 100000. This formally gives the
Southern Pacific the title to the narrow
gauge lines recently purchased by them.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-05
Officers Shot by MOOnshiners.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, April AT Flem-
ingsburg, KY, moonshiners have re-
Gently ambushed revenue officers in a
number of instances. Eph Cooper, Sim
Cooper, Barts Bumgartner, George Hogg
and Nelson Egan have been shot, but
advices do not state whether mortally or
not. Hiram Roberts was shot and Sc
riously wounded All were in the reve-
nue. service as officers.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-05
Chinese Decoration Day.

New YORK, March 4.-Today was dec
Grafton day with the Chinese, and many
graves in Evergreen and other ceme-
teries were visited. Offerings of meat
and CONNECTIONS were placed thereon,
and papers inscribed in various devices
burned over them.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-05
Driven to CannibaIism,

WINNIPEG, April "A letter from Hud-
son Bay says: There was great distress
among the Indians at Lesser Slave Lake.
during the winter. In some cases the
redskins killed and ate their own chill
dren, and dogs and all kinds of domestic
animals were used for food. Many In
dians died.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-05
A Reform in DuelIine.

BERLIN, April AIN accordance with
the views expressed by the Emperor re-
Gently Cabinet order has been issued
forbidding duelling in the army except
in cases where council of men of honor,
to which all the circumstances are re-
ferred, shall declare duel necessary.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-05
OREGON REPUBLICANS.
A Warm Contest Being Waged by tire
Opposing Factions.

PORTLAND, April 4.--The Republican
primaries will be held here tomorrow.
and the contest is warm between the
factions headed by State Senator Joseph
Simon and James Lotan, chairman of
the. county committee. The success of
the Lotan faction would mean the
nomination Of d. 2. Thompson, of Port
land for Governor, and the reelection of
United States Senator Mitchell, while
the success OF Simon's faction would
mean the nomination of Mayor De Lash
mutt for Governor, and of Solomon
Hirsch, United States Minister to
Turkey, as Senator.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-05
SHOT IN THE LEG.
The Leader of the Boomers Crippled for
% Life.

KANSAS CITY, April A special to
the Times from Oklahoma City says :
Captain Couch, leader of the boomers,
was shot in the leg this afternoon by j.
G. Adams. He will be crippled for life.
Couch was contestant for valuable
claim OF which Adams has the filing
This afternoon he and his son began to
set posts for a fence, and Adams
ordered them to desist. The shooting
followed. There are several versions of
the shooting, but the one that seems
nearest right is that Couch disarmed
Adams and discharged at him the entire
load of his revolver. Adams retreated
to his house, procured Winchester rifle
and shot Couch.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-05
COOLIE SMUGGLING.
A Regular Business of This Kind Carried
on at San Diego.

SAN DIEGO, April A local paper,
which has been investigating the matter
of Chinese immigration from Mexico,
states that one or two small craft
are constantly engaged in bringing
Chinese from Lower California to San
Diego and landing them at night at Pa
cific Beach, whence they make their
waysto Los Angeles and other points.
Several hundred Cinnamon and a num-
Der Of Chinese women are believed to
have found their way into California by
this method during the past year.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-05
A RaDe Fiend Lvnched-

. KossE, Tex, April 4.-William Will
liams, colored, was taken from guard
who were removing him from this place
to Groesbeck, by masked mob late last
night, and lynched. Williams outraged
a little daughter of Charles Griffin few
days ago. The girl is in critical oon-
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-05
Counting the Germans.

PARIS, April At is reported that the
Government has ordered census of the
Germans residing in the suburbs of the
city. 1t is understood that these steps
are taken SO that German residents
without means of subsistence may be
sent back to Germany.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-05
Eyraud Not Captured.

Ell PAso, Texas, April 4.-There is no
truth in rumor that Eyraud, the Paris
assassin, was caught at Paso del Norte.
The officials on both sides Of the river
deny it. If captured at all it must have
been at Preside del Norte, Texas,
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-05
Forgers Caught.

LONDON, April A gang of forgers of
Spanish and Italian bonds has been
caught at Trieste. The forgeries amount
to 25, ,000, 900 francs. 1t is stated that
many well-known men of London and
Paris helped to dispose Of the bonds.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-05
The French in Dahomey.

PARIS, April Am an interview
Etienne, Minister of Colonies, said the
French forces in Dahomey would shortly
attack Wydah, the coast town, where the
Dahomeans obtain arms.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-05
A Damaging Mine Fire.

SHAMoKIN, Pa, April 4.-The fire in
Cameron colliery is beyond control. The
entire mine, comprising twenty-five
miles of galleries, will have to be flooded.
1t will take six days to flood it, and
nearly year to repair the damage.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-05
RUSSIA DEMANDS PAY.
Turkey Must Come to the Scratch With
it's New Loan.

CoNsTANTINoPLE, April 4.-Russia has
notified Turkey that the sums paid on
account of arrears of the war indemnity,
and the security given for the payment
thereof, are not sufficient, and therefore
if the new loan which Turkey proposes
to raise is subscribed for, she will de-
mand priority for the payment of her
claims before the money is devoted to
other purposes.
The Sultan has arranged for new nego-
tiations with England for the with
drawal Of the English from Egypt.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-05
Judge Altken's Substitute.

SACRAMENTO, April 1.-THE Governor
today issued commission authorizing
G. w. G. Rowell, Judge of the Superior
Court of San Bernardino county, to hold
court in San Diego county, vice Judge
John r. Aitken, disqualified.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-05
supreme Court Comin..

SAN Francisco, April 4.-The Justices
OF the Supreme Court, accompanied by
the clerk and deputy clerk, will leave
tomorrow morning for Los Angeles,
where they will hold two weeks SEES
sion.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-05
PEARSON WILL APPEAL.
Not Satisfied With the Verdict in His
Suit Against Mesmer.

Suit Against Mesmer.
SAN Francisco, April 4.-Judge Els
worth this morning granted decision
for the defendant in the suit of J. w.
Pearson, of Oakland, against Louis Mes
mer, Of Los Angeles. The suit was to
recover $2S, 900 alleged to be due plaintiff
as the value of the furniture in the
United States hotel at Los Angeles, and
$4,000 for it's retention. 1t is said Pear
son will take an appeal to the Supreme
Court
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-05
Wanted at San Francisco.

CHICAGO, April 4.-The postoffice in
spectors arrested at Bloomington and
brought here today, 7. E. McCann,
wanted at San Francisco for sending
obscene matter through the mails. He
will be taken west tomorrow.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-05
THE BIG OVERFLOW.
The River Failing at Greenville - A
Plague of Buffalo Gnats.

The River Falling at GreenviI1e - A
Plague of Buffalo Gnats.
GREENvILE, Miss, March 4.-The
river here has fallen nearly three inches
since morning No new break is heard
from. The back waters from the
Easton break are spreading fast, and fill
ing up Bogue county. The planters
around Huntington are shipping their
live stock to Vicksburg for safety from
the buffalo gnats, as well as from
the water. These insects are making
their appearance in large numbers, and
are very fatal.
A Big Rise Predicted.
HELENA, Ark, April 4.-Rivermen
here fear destructive rise within ten
days below the Red river When the
overflow comes out of the Tensas
swamps they say the Yazoo and Tensas
levees will go, and the people living be-
low Morgan sea would better move out
in a hurry.
The Worst Break Yet.
ARKANSAS CRY, Ark, April 1.-The
levee just above Catfish point, Miss,
broke this morning, and late tonight the
crevasee is nearly 800 feet wide and very
deep. The break is said to be by far the
worst break that has yet occurred on
the Mississippi side. A tremendous
volume OF water is coming out
of the crevasse and sweeping
everything before it. Houses,
cribs, stables and fences are being
washed away. Many head of stock have
already been lost, but no human lives.
The suffering that will necessarily fol-
low this disaster will be great. The con-
dition of affairs ON the other side of the
river was bad enough before, and this
break will make the matter very much
WORSE
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-05
THE PASSION PLAY.
Bernhardt Wearies an Audience with
Recitals From 1t.

Recitals From 1t.
PARIS, April A. 4.-Lamoreaux tonight
gave concert at which there was a
crowded attendance. During the enter
tainment Bernhardt, dressed in a cling
ing white robe, recited portions OF the
Passion play, which she has recently been
studying. She was assisted by Garneirt,
and Fremont, and frequently applauded,
but towards the end the audience be-
came impatient and noisy, and the
author of the play, M. Harancourt, was
obliged to make an appeal to them be-
fore they would allow the performance
to proceed.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-05
TO EXPLORE FOR OIL.
Largest Petroleum Fields in the World
in Canada.

H1"H 5osV oorVIeuhI IeIUS III inc W OrIu
in Canada.
WINNIPEG, April 4.-The Dominion
Government will shortly organize an ex-
pedition, headed by American experts.
to explore the oil regions in the far
north, near Athabasca.
Prof. Dawson says: If the indications
are correct, Canada has the largest oil
bearing district in the world, comprising
nearly 100000 square miles, and as the
indications extend down the Mckenzie
rived below Athabasca the above area.
may only be part of the oil-bearing
country.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-05
Racing at Lodi.

LODI, Cal, April AT the opening of
the races at Lodi trotting park today,
Pope's Frank won first race and first
money; Pope's Black Prince second
money, and Dougherty's Eva third
money. Time, 2:56.
The races will be continued tomorrow.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-05
Yellow Fever from Rio.

BALTIMoRE, April 4.-The American
ship McCallum, from Rio, is detained
at quarantine. During the voyage three
sailors died, one, it is known, from vel
low fever. The captain claims that the
other two didn't have it.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-05
Died al RaI3imnre.

BALTIMORE, April 4.-Dr. Felix A..
Bsttehs% aged q Rf San thsp
Rev. DR.. A. s. BettelhIeim, in this city,
after an illness Of two months
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-05
Sparklers Stolen.

DENVER, April 4.-Two thieves entered
M. j. Mitchell's jewelry store yesterday,
unnoticed, and stole diamonds valued at
S. POO
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-05
w. c. n. u. Crusnder..

KINGMAN, Kan, April 4.-Members of
the w. G. I. U. yesterday raided three
liquor saloons, and ali the liquors were
dumped into the street.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-05
O,shea piyorce Caso aatt,e,3

LONDON, April lit is rumored that
the 0'Shea divorce case, in which Par
nell was correspondent, has been settled.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-05
CHINA.
The Emperor Goes on a JOurney-A New
Port Opened to Trade.

PEKIN, April 4.-The Emperor, accom-
and s and 1dang retnue sn ehnese
bering 10000 persons, has started on a
visit to the Eastern mausoleum.
LONDON, April 4.-The Times's CORES
pondent at Shanghai says: A decree for
opening Chunking has been signed at
Pekin, by the British Minister, and the
opening will largely develop British
trade.