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Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-15
BEYOND THE ROCKIES
A Tremendous Freshet in
Northern Illinois.
Much Damage Done in the Rock
River Region.
The Cities of Rockford and Joliet
Partially Inundated.
Members of a Fishing Party Struck by
Lightning-A Mail Train De-
rallied in Virginia.
Associated Press Dispatches. |

ROCKFORD, ILL.,, June 14.-Never since
1857 when the waters rose and over
whelmed nearly all of Rockford, has
such disastrous flood visited this Sec
tion as last evening. 1t is estimated
that the damage to property will reach
half a million dollars. Rain fell in tor
rents for three hours, ompanied by
vivid lightning and deafening thunder
In short time every street was river,
and soon devastating floods were sweep
ing through the Kent and Keith creek
valleys. Down the Keith creek district
came the flood, sweeping everything be-
fore it. The water spread over the low
lands, filling cellars, creeping up into
the first stories of houses and driving
people from their beds.
The basement stories of the Co-opera-
tive and Forest City furniture factories
were flooded many feet deep. Lumber
piles besides the factories were picked
up and carried along, planks and heavy
timbers proving battering rams which
took down bridges spanning the creek.
The fire department and police worked
hard all night conveying people from the
flooded districts to places of safety.
Many fled from their houses when the
water began to run into their cellars,
fearing they were about to be carried
away. So far as learned no lives were
lost.
The city this morning presented a
scene of desolation. The entire lower
portion was lake covered with debris.
The Illinois Central and Milwaukee
railroad companies are the heaviest
losers. Many cattle and sheep were
drowned, and considerable damage done
to the residences which were flooded
The waters receded today almost as
quickly as they had arisen.
Joliet Flooded.
JOLIET, H., June 14.--The heaviest
and most damaging rain ever known
here, fell steadily all last night, COM
mencing with waterspout which COM
pletely inundated the northern, eastern
and southern parts of the city. The
people were compelled to move out in
boats. Small outbuildings are floating
around and men and boys are sailing
about on RATS and in boats picking up
articles of household furniture. The
street-car tracks in many places are
three feet under water, ana the electric
road is stopped. Great damage to fences
and gardens has been done. Many rail
road bridges in this vicinity are washed
out, and trains are delayed. The flood
began subslding this afternoon.
Terrific Lightning.
PARIS, KY, June IA terrific light
ming and thunder storm passed over
the northern part of this county yester-
day afternoon. Two of fishing party
were killed and two others badly in
iured. When the storm camenup they
took refuge under cattle trough. Light
ming struck it, with the result above
mentioned.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-15
Christian EndeavOr Convention.

ST. LOUIS, June 1.-the delegates to
the Christian Endeavor convention, al
ter the morning session, took steam
ship excursion down the river to Jeffer-
son barracks. At tonight's meeting the
nominating committee recommended
the reelection of President Clark, Sec
retary Baer and Treasurer Shaw to their
respective offices. The committee on
resolutions presented a series of resolu-
tions re-affirming the principles of the
society. After tomorrow's sessions the
convention will adjourn to meet next
year at Minneapolis.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-15
The Boston BOOdlers.

BosToN, June 14.-The committee in
vestigating the alleged bribery in con-
nection with the passage of the West
End railway bill, examined G. N. Bruce,
counsel for Ames, Shepard & Co., today.
His testimony related to an arrangement
between the West End company and
Ames, Shepard & Co., whereby the lat
ter were to petition for charter this
year, and were to assist the West End
company, as he understood, for money
consideration. Witness knew of no
members OF the legislature employed in
the interest of the West End company
but furnished list of prospective work
ers to whom money had been paid.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-15
Indian Depredations.

SPOKANE FALLS, June 14.-J. G. Len
nard, just arrived from O'Kanogon
county brings news that the store OF
"Paw" Cummings was robbed of a large
amount OF merchandise and $50 in cash
on Thursday last, by Indians, who after
ward stampeded a band of horses be-
longing to man living at the mouth OF
the Salmon river, and terrorized him so
by drawing the back of dirk-knife
across his throat that he fled from the
country. The Indian agent and posse
has started in pursuit of the Indians.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-15
Field Fires.

SAN DIEGO, June 14.-Fire in the Vi
cinity of Santa Rosa, Lower California,
destroyed vast amount of grain in the
field, houses and live stock. The loss is
reported at $25, 200. The fire is sup
posed to have been started by Indians
hunting honey.
FRESNO, June 14.-Fire has been
burning over the foothills, along and
Just south of the Fresno river, near
Bates postofiice. About seventeen
thousand acres have been burnt over,
doing great damage to feed and timber.
Houses and barns narrowly escaped de-
struction at one time. The fires are still
burning,
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-15
BEET SUGARIES.
Claus SpreckeIs in San Francisco View
ing the Situation.

SAN Francisco, June 14.-Claus
Spreckels is in the city, and will proba-
bly, remain some time. His present
trip from Philadelphia was undertaken
with two objects in view, the selection
of site for new beet sugarie, and to
take general view of the situation in
the market. The plant for the new beet
sugarie is already in the CITY,, having
arrived two days ago. The capacity Of
the new plant will be about the same as
the one at Watsonville.
Jesse D. Carr, w. r. l.. Winham,
James B. Iverson, D. G. Mclean and /.
H. McDougall, of Salinas, are taking up
subscriptions to the capital stock Of a
company to erect beet sugarie at
Salinas. The company contemplates
building an establishment with a ca
pacity of 300 tons of beets daily, which
is about the size of the Watsonville
sugarie. Beets have been grown at
Salinas several seasons, and sold at the
Watsonville sugar house, with excellent
returns
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-15
Had His Captain Arrested.

PORTLAND, Ore, June 14.-Captain j.
G. Hunter, masterof the steamer George
w. Elder, was arrested by United
States deputy marshal today, on COM
plant by Charles Mccarthy, third mate
of the vessel, who asks damages in the
sum of $3.50 for injuries alleged to have
been sustained through an assault COM
mitted by the captain, who, it is alleged,
struck Mccarthy two blows in the face
without provocation. The captain was
released on bonds.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-15
A BIG CORPORATION.
An International Concern Incorporated
for Manifold Purposes.

TRENTON, N. j., June 14.-The charter
OF the North American Company has
been filed in the secretary of states
office; capital stock, $50,000,000. The
principal place OF business of the COM
pany in this state will be at Newark,
but they will transact business in all the
states and territories, in South America,
Canada, Europe and elsewhere. The
object of the corporation is to form and
promote the formation of railway, street
railway, steamship, electric light and
electrical apparatus companies, deal in
stocks, securities, franchises, etc. op-
crate telegraph and telephone, gas and
water works and oil works; mine for all
kinds OF ores. carry on transportation
business of every character, and for the
transaction of all business necessary to
the accomplishment of the objects set
forth above
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-15
Struck by a SUualI.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 14.-Advices from
Kobe, Japan, state that the steamer
Lombard has arrived there. She reports
having passed the Imperieuse, May Goth,
Oft Osema, running for shelter. A heavy
squall struck both vessels at the same
time, throwing them on their beam ends.
Shortly after the weather thiekened and
no more was seen OF the Imperieuse.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-15
FOLLOWING A WOMAN.
A Naval Ensign Leaves His Post to Fol-
low an Opera Singer.

SAN Francisco, June IA Washing
ton special says: Steps will be taken by
the naval authorities for the arrest and
trial of Ensign Fitz A. Huntoon, at
present attached to the coast survey
schooner Macarthur, which has been
stationed at San Francisco, for absence
from his vessel without leave. A report
to the department from the command
ing officer of the Macarthur, states that
he has been absent from the vessel for
several weeks and is following woman
singing in an opera troupe which is ap-
pearing in cities of California. If found
guilty by court-martial, he would be
dismissed from the service.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-15
EMPLOYEES Locked Out.

New YORK, June l4.-At noon about
5000 cutters and cloak and suit-makers
were locked out by the different cloak
and suit firms throughout the city. The
trouble arose over the refusal of the
union cutters to turn their work over to
non-union men. The employers, to
avoid greater trouble, decided to lock
out every man until the matter was
catt1aJ
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-15
The MiItimore Trial.

Tucson, Ariz., June 14.-In the Milti-
more court-martial today, Major Kim
ball, chief quartermaster testified that
he had never had any reason toquestion
Captain Miltimore's actions in renting
offices. Several old residents Of Tucson
testified that the rents charged for the
offices were not exorbitant. The prose-
cution announced that only two more
witnesses would be examined, and the
court-martial adjourned till Monday.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-15
A Union Pacific Strayv.

SAN Francisco, June 14.-It has been
officially announced that General
Freight Agent Campbell, of the Pacific
division of the Union Pacific, now sta
toned at Portland, will succeed S. w.
Eccles in the San Francisco office. The
appointment and transfer of the general
freight Office from Portland to San Fran
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-15
Cholera in Spain,

MADRID, June 14.-Cholera has broken
out at Puebla du Rugat, Valentia.
There have already been fourteen deaths
1t is believed the disease was brought by
soldiers from North Africa.
In the city OF Valencia the public
health is good. The board of health is
making inquiry regarding the prevalence
of cholera in Puebla du Rugat. In the
opinion of the local physicians, the dis
ease is not OF the Asiatic tYne.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-15
Stricken Blind.

SAN FRANcIsCo, June 14.--The bark
Estella, OF this port, arrived at Port
Townsend, from Guayaquil, Thursday
last. On the passage up Captain Avery,
the master, was stricken blind while in
the tropics, and his sight will probably
be lost forever. The crew became in
subordinate on the passage, and caused
considerable trouble.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-15
Proofs of StanIey's Book Stolen.

LONDON, June 14.-The st. James
Gazette says: A complete set of proofs Of
Stanley's forthcoming work has been
to one English paper and two papers
published in the colonies. The copies
were accepted, but their publication was
thwarted by the issue OF circular by
the house which is to publish the book,
warning any person against publishing
the work under penalty.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-15
Sberiff Shot by a Prisoner.

BooNvILLE, Mo-, June 14.-Sheriff
Urommer was shot and fatally wounded
this evening by William West, pris-
oner at the jail awaiting trial for muir
der. The sheriff had taken West to sup
per, and as he turned back, West drew a
revolver and fired. West then escaped,
but was soon captured.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-15
CALIFORNIA BOYS.
Sons of the Golden West Take Hie4r
HOuors at Harvard.

oOnS OF the COIOen west rake HtEkI
Horrors at Harvard.
New YORK, June 14.-California boys
have carried off some of the highest
honors at Harvard College this year.
Alfred Sutro, of San Francisco, has
been given first honors in political
economy, and is on the class crew. The
latter honor is considered by his class
mates of greater Importance than the
other. Richard Harrison, son of Ralph
G. Harrison, the attorney, has been
given one of the oratorships on COM
menoement day. Out of class of 200
there are only five men who have been
given splaces on the programme that
day. w. G. Sloss, son of Louis Sloss,
has been elected member of the Phi
Beta Kappa literary fraternity, which
each year chooses for scholarship and
literary ability ten men from the class.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-15
Orange County Fair.

SANTA ANA, June 14.-The articles of
incorporation of the Orange County Fair
Association were signed today and or
ganization completed. The next meet
ing will be held on Saturday, June 2Sth,
to adopt constitution and bylaws, and
determine upon the time of holding the
next fair.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-15
Six Days Is Enough.

ATLANTA, Ca, June 14.-The Interna-
tional Typographical convention ad-
iourned this afternoon. They passed
law prohibiting regular compositors
from holding cases more than six days
in any week.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-15

EDITORS HERALD-Your editorial to-
day on Senator John Sherman is
severe but just criticism of one of the
worst enemies of the peoples interests
who has ever attained to high public
position in this country. No other pub
lie man has used his official position for
the promotion of monopolstic robbery
so Systematically and effectively as has
Sherman. His course in relation to
the silver dollar, from the date
of the infamous demonetization scheme
down to the present day, shows him to
be utterly destitute of anything like
honesty in political affairs, or decent
regard for the masses whom he pretends
to represent. Whether as secretary of
the treasury or member of the "house
OF lords" he is always an enemy of sill
yer, because he is friend of Wall street
gold gamblers. In fact, John Sherman
is himself nothing more nor less than a
shrewd, successful, cold-blooded politi-
cal gold bug, whose heart never once
throbbed in sympathy with the strug-
Cling people.
1t seems strange that intelligent, hon
est Republicans could ever have sug-
gested the Ohio icicle for president. OF
course, however, two years hence he
will again bob up as an aspirant for the
nomination. Nothing could more effect
ually damn the Republican party than
the selection of slippery John" for it's
standard-bearer. Just now, when the
silver question is uppermost in the pub
lie mind, the HERALD is justified in show
ing up this senatorial traitor to western
interests.
AN INDEPENDENT REPUBLICAN.
Los Angeles, June IS.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-15
Stopped on the Track.

CHEYENNE, Wyo., June 10.--Farmer
John Fueston and wife, of Big Springs,
Neb., were run down and killed by a
passenger train near that place yester-
day forenoon. They were driving to town,
and their team stopped on the track
with the train only a few feet away.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-15
Released on Bail,

SAN FRANCISCO, June 14.-George Lid
die, who acted as time-keeper in the
fatal McBride-La Rue fight, at the
Golden Gate Club, and who surrendered
himself on the charge of murder, has
been released ON $4,000 bail.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-15
DPODDed Dead,

SAN DIEGO, June 14.-William RAM
well, crockery merchant, dropped dead
in his place of business late last night.
In the afternoon he attempted to stop
runaway team, and it is supposed that
the shock he received fastened his
demise
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-15
A HOnrkOng AbScOnder.

SAN Francisco, June 14.-Advices
from Hongkong, per the steamer Oceanic,
state that dafalcations to the amount of
$40, 900 have been discovered in the ac-
counts of Il. M. Barradas, superintendent
of the money-order department of the
general postoffice, who absconded re-
oortlxr
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-15
DenYer StrikerS.

Den June 14.-Three hundred
plum Z s,oined the striking carpenters
and ID linen today. There are now
about 1890 men on the strike, with q
good prospect of being increased next
week by the plasterers, bricklayers and
hod men.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-15
Criminal Negligence.

FRESNO, June 14.-Harry Beebe, who
was run over by train here yesterday,
died this morning. The coroner's jury
rendered verdict charging the railroad
company with criminal negligence.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-15
Mail Train DeraiIed,

AsuEvILLE, June 14.-The west-bound
mail train on the Richmond and Dan
vile railroad which left here this after
noon, was derailed near Marshal. Ten
persons were hurt, some seriously. In
formation is meagre, owing to the reti-
cence OF the railroad authorities.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-15
CfaIIinn pnrch n

ST. LOUIS, June 14.-The Pate Stock
Farm Company has purchased OF James
&. Ladd & Son, of Beatrice, Neb., the
stallion Counsellor, 2:24, by Onward,
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-15
Genaral OrtOn,S Orders.

SACRAMENTO, June 14.-Adjutant-
General Orton has issued new rules and
regulations governing the national
guard.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-15
Gathering of Grangers.

SAcRAAIE 4, June 14.-There was a
large gathF ng of grangers and fruit
growers al town of Florine, near this
city, tod$ Delegations were present
from all II oranges in the county, the
affair bell under the auspices of Po-
mona graf
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-15
A BallOonist Injured.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, June 14.-Ed.
Hutchinson, a balloonist, while making
an ascension in the outskirts Of the city
today, fell from height of seventy five
feet, and was fatally injured.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-15

cisco is looked upon in railroad circles
as significant, and indicating the policy
of the Union Pacific relative to the lat
ter company's extension of its line TO
San Francisco.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-15
France VIII Recopnize Brazil.

PARIS, June 14.-Assordlng to the
Partisan newspapers, the minister of
foreign affairs is about to declare the
recognition by France of the Brazilian
provisional government.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-15
Lumber Plant Burned.

MENAsHA, Wis, June 14.-The saw
mill and immense new dry-house of the
Menasha Woodenware Company burned
tonight. Loss 500. 900.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-15
Rp-Nnnpinatp6

CHICAGO, June 14.-Congressman Geo.
E. Adams, of the Fourth Illinois dis
trict, was re-nominated today, receiving
eighty-six votes as against Willets's
siXty-fye.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-15
Undelivered TeIegrams.

The following kilograms remain un-
called for at the Western Union telegraph
Office, corner Court and Main streets,
Mrs. L. E. Tufts, Gardner Holland, S.
A. Guiberson, G. V. Fowler, M. G. West
brook.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-15
A Burns Relic.

LONDON, June 1.-THE original man
uscript OF the poem "Scots Wha Hae
VII Wallace Bled," has been purchased
by an American for e70, at auction.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-15
Fire at Omaha.

OMAHA, June 14.-Fire tonight de-
stroyed he main building of the Carter
White Lead Works. Loss, $780, 900; fully
insured.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-15
Arrived From the Orient.

SAN Francisco, June 14.-The steamer
Oceanic arrived from Hongkong and
Yokohama tonight.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-15
Won,tLet John Rox,

WAsHNGToN June 14.-The Columbia
Athletic Club governors recently gave
permissoa 10 John l.. Sullivan to give
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-15

benefit boxing exhibition in the gymna-
SUM. Many protested, and tonight the
club met and voted to prohibit the af-
fair.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-15
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APPROVED.
The Attitude of the "Herald'' on the
Silver Question.

Evidences that the attitude of the
HERALD on, the silver question is ap-
proved by the people of Los Angeles are
met with on every side. The following
letters are given as samples of the large
number that have been received at this
office recently:
EDITORS HERALD-The editorial, "John
Sherman and his Honest Dollar" in the
Los Angeles HERALD of this date, is just
and true, and the most scathing, concise
exposure of his political tactics have
read. Every Democratic paper should
copy it..
With the highest esteem, etc., etc.
Los Anueles June 18th T r
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-15

With the highest esteem, ETC., etc.
Los Angeles, June, 18th. j. r.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-09-27
FACTS FROM FRANKLIN.

Quite frequently we hear of tourists
drummers, merchants, ETC., inquiring into
the welfare of Franklin. We will say for
the benefit of those and all others inter
ested IN the progress Of this northern coun
try, that Franklin is getting there with
both feet. The great improvements alone
continually going on, prove the unsleepi
ness of the settlers. But short time ago
people coming here by rail were surprised
at the company's stupidity in not having
their station closer town: the fact that il
was most mile from business quarters
justified them in their wonderment. To
day, on spot of land, formerly considered
a waste and eyesore, whose only master
was uncouth nature, and its only inhabit
ant consisting of barrenness, stands a
large, beautiful building, displaying mag
nihcent splendor. Its broad plank plat
form, unlike the old one, extending some
five rods on either side, its commodious
outbuildings, ETC., tend to make it the most
delightful spot in this northern section.
Besides this, the drug firm of Ritter Bros.
d Webster will shortly improve their
place with fine office facing M street, to
be provided with the latest conveniences.
The drug department will be altered and
the old platform be replaced by an extern
SlVe plank pavement.
An additional house is being constructed
on the premises of W. L. Webster The
0. & n. union will as soon as possible con-
struct a meat market, to contain an ice
house and refrigerator, with competent
butcher of fifteen years. experience, etc.
The erection OF a new schoolhouse will
shortly commence. The large dry goods
and grocery houses are not alone in -four
ishing condition, but the Idaho roller flour
mill is doing wonderful business; the
fruits of its labors are appreciated by the
largest cities of the west, among them be-
ing Salt Lake. Two hotels and many
boarding houses are overrun with custom.
Saw and planning mills keep the air in rapid
circulation.
Our postoffice, situated in the most con.
venient part of town, tenders the best sat
lsfactlon and accommodation to the public.
The finest summer resorts are to be found
in the caiions; the pure waters gushing
down the rock-clad mountains, TEEN with
trout, which, combined with hunting, forms
one Of the chief sports. With these and
various other enterprises and advantages
too numerous to mention, Franklin, once a
fruitless desert, inhabited only by the red
skin, and the element which constitutes q
wilderness, has been changed to a garden
of Paradise. PAT