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Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-03-03
FOREIGN FLASHES.
one Hundred and sixty -four Ltves
Lest by the Quetta Disaster.

One Hundred and sixty -four Lives
Lest by the Quetta Disaster.
LONDON. March "A dispatch from
Brisbane says the steamer Quetta, which
was wrecked while on a voyage from
Queensland to London, had 280 souls ou
board, of whom 116 were saved, includ-
ing the captain and several other officers.
EMIN PAsHA AT ZANZIBAR.
Emin Pasha has arrived at Zanzibar.
YOUNG LNCoLN's CONDITION.
The condition of young Abraham Lin
coin is unchanged.
DEATH OF AN AGED JOURNALISM.
LONDON, March 2.-Sir Edward Baines,
proprietor of the Leeds Mercury, one of
the most influential Liberal organs in
North England, is dead aged, SO.
THE AMERICAN SQUADRON.
Atlanta and Boston, of the American
Squadron of Evolution, have arrived at
Genoa. The Chicago and Yorktown are
at Spizzia.
SNOW AND FROST.
severe snow storm and frost are re-
ported in England and various parts of
Europe. Among the regions so visited
are Rome and the Riviera.
FRESH NIHILIsTIc PLOT.
A dispatch from st.. Petersburg re.
ports the discovery of fresh Nihilistic
conspiracy. The headquarters of the
plotters were at Basil island, where a
number of arrests have been made.
GERMAN ELECTIONS.
BERLIN, March 2.-Oficial returns of
the second ballots tonight, show the
election of nine Conservatives, three
lmperialists, seventeen National Liber-
ais. thirty-three Freisinnings, thirteen
Socialists, three Guelphs and six Demo.
Gratis.
THE PRICE OF BIsMARCK's STAYING. M
The Courier intimates that the retire.
ment of Herr Heintzpeter was the price
of Bismarck's retaining the Office of
Chancellor.
FRENCH CABINET CRISIS.
PARIS, March 2.-Premier Tlrard ten
dered his resignation, but President
Carnot refused to accept it. The press
is unanimous in the opinion that the
Cabinet will be weakened by the resig-
nation of Minister Constans, and his
leaving it heralds its downfall.
POPE LEo's FOUR SCORE.
ROME, March 2.-The Pope was so
years old today, and tomorrow will be
the twelfth anniversary of his corona
ton. In honor of these two anniversa-
ries he gave reception today to the col
lege of cardinals.
BUFFALo BILLS INDIANS.
The Pope has given Buffalo Bill's In
1isn's lot of medals, chsplets and
and will receive the whole
5roupe on Monday in the Ducal palace.
URUGUAY's NEW PRESIDENT.
MoNTEvIDEo, March doctor Hereira
Dies has been elected President of Uru
quay.
NOVEL TRIM ROBBERY. |
PALERMO, March 2.-As the inward |
pound train for Palermo was crossing a |
lesolate tract of country, the carriages |
we're invaded by troop of bandits. The |
passengers were robbed of 81, 400 in coin,
md all their valuables. The fact that |
he robbery was committed while the |
rain was at full speed, and also that no |
'toppage was made. aroused the suspicion |
If the victims, who discovered that the
bandits were simply disguised train
hands. The passengers had the train
nen arrested and recovered their |
money and jewelry. The masqueraders
yara consioned tO iai1 in this citv
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SEVERELY SCALDED.
Four Men Hurt by she Explosion
of a Boiler.

SEATTLE, WASH, March 2.-The boiler
of pile driver engine exploded this after
noon, severely scalding James Owens,
Joseph Ryan, James Brennan and Alex
ander Conley. Conley also received a
fracture of the leg. The engine was
situated in a small cabin on
q scow, and when the explosion occurred
the men were not over ten feet distant,
eating their lunch. They were knocked
down and the roof of the cabin was
blown completely off. The escaping
steam filed the room and scalded the
men. 1t is not known how the explosion
occurred, as there was plenty of water in
the boiler and only sixty pounds ci
steam.
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other Surprises In store.

ST. LOUIS, March I'm an interview
today John O'Day, vice. president of the
St. Louis and San Francisco railroad,
stated that he had rendered his resigna-
ton. He was reticent, and intimated
that other surprises will follow.
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Murdered Captain Logan.

SAN Francisco, March 2-Charles E.
Locke, was today booked by detectives
on the charge of being the man who
murdered Captain Logan few months
ago. The detectives claim that they
have sufficient evidence to convict him i.
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Roller VIII Burned.

HILLsBoRo, N. D., March 2.-Gill &
Forests roller mill burned this morn
ing; loss $50, 1000. The town had mar
row escape from burning owing TO high
winds prevailing.
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Captain Haley Dead.

SAN JOSE, March 2.-Captain w. D:
Haley, well.known journalist and
Grand Army man, died in this city this
evening, after lingering illness, aged 81
years.
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The DeIln0uen,

Grand excursion to Catalina island
March 9th. See ad. on 9Th page.
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Just in, gold wall paper, 12l6 cents per roll
+. J Bauer, 237 South Spring street.
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Buggy robes and blankets at Foy's harness
shop, 217 Los Angeles street.
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The Delinquent Tax List.
Copies OF the County Delinquent Tax
List can be obtained at the HERALD
business office.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-03-03

CATARRH CURED, health and sweet breath
secured, by Shiloh's Catarrh remedy. Price 30
cents. Nasal Injector free. For sale by, G. F.
Heinzeman, 122 North Main street.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-03-03
For sale.

For Sales
Fine, stylish, polished oak cart, made by R.
M Bingham & Co., Rome N. Y; front and
back seat, carrying two to four light persons
height of wheel. AZ inches; height of body
from floor 80 inches; length of shaft front o.
bar, 6 feet inches for small horse, 13 to IL
hands high; has been slightly used; is offered
at q bargain.
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Billings is with ohrlstcpher

In the Ice cream and Ice cream Soda businesB,
112 North Spring street. Telephone 3O3.
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HAWLEY, KING d Co.,
Los Angeles and ReQuena Streets.
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gse aaerman Fsnilzp SOAP.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-09-19
LETTER FROM WILSON.
He Freely Discusses Some Topics of T
litical Interest.

He Freely Discusses Some Topics of Po-
liticai Interest.
The following are extracts from a letter 20 Mr..
Paul d'Herry from Congressman John L. VIII
son, written at Washington City, under date of
September 10:
Il have male an effort to keep entirely free
from the senatorial fight, thinking it was nv
duty IL was 70 be renomnated TO have as little
10 DO With entangling alliances as possible. 4
few OF my good friends nave gone over the
country working for one or the other of the sem
atorial aspirants and at the same time working
for me- had not requested this In ny shape
manner or form; and il WAS not necessary that
they should do 50; and ] have since receiving
your kind letter given them word not TO con.
meet me IN the senatorial fight have
never had any intention OF coming home IS long
SIS congress was in session, but have rspeateIly
stated that would remain here and o the best
could. no matter what tue result might he tn
my personal or political fortunes The Spokane
RerIcac of August IL stated this, as it has upon
several occasions in the most emphatic msn-
ner; and / now say to you that have never
thought OF following any other course.
81 am exceedingly glad TO know that the marty
In Seattle is in such good shape; | have Ger.
tainly done everything in nv power to
strengthen the party in all directions, and really
have accomplished very much good legislation
for the benefit OF the state. OF course there are
some disappointments, but it could not be
otherwise.
The outlook At the presen, time indicates
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oHEGoN.s RECOUNT.
How the Population of Portland W.
Largely Increased.

How the Population of Portland Was
Largely Increased.
IF all the women we're as patriotic ~ my
wife" said a Portland man who was in the city
yesterday 10 n Tacoma iris nd, ''our census by
the recount would have increased at least twen-
ty-fve or thirty per cent above the present fg-
uree."
flows that" asked the gentleman from
pad city" interestediy.
lyon zee have only been married year"
soic the Porisnd man, cen8dentially, "and we
haven't gst yet, hut when the enumeration
came around 10 my house and asked my wife
how many there we've In the family, she told
him there were seven. and ii they had given US
a little longer chance We would have had our
population up TO 100000 where 1t ought TO have
been.
THE family who lives next door, minis
ter and bis wife, being away. she
also gave him the size of their
family aad put il III about nine persons
When the pious pastor returned he raised his
hands in holy horror at the responsibility placed
upon him"
"why didn't we think Of THAR" said the gen.
tlemsn from the leading suburb, glowing with
admiration.
'.Oh. tell you." returned the Portland man.
digging mis- hands into his pockets in satisfied
way. .our wives down in Oregon believe in
doing whole lot for the good of the country"
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BREV1TIES.

The Sidney Pottery and Sewer Pipe Company
has elected A. H. Sroufe president, l.. H.
Wheeler vice president, II. +. Mcclure secre-
tary, Angus Macintosh secretary, and John
Melcher manager. The company will begin OBJ
erstiois In about two weeks with an order for
$50 0o0 worth OF sewer pipe.
Japanese tea, in aid of the Ladies Auxiliary
Society OF the Unitarian church. will be given
from 10 p. m. Saturday, September %
An attractive musical entertainment has been
prepared. The public are cordially invited to
attend. Admission. soc.
Fl. Conley, laborer, while drunk yesterday
afternoon, became very disorderly ana, starting
down Commercial street, he hurled stones and
missiles at whatever ne sighted. officer Sem
strom arrested him in time to prevent his doing
serious damage.
One OF the most disorderly drunks TO come in
contact with the police force for some time was
arrested yesterday afternoon by Officer RAY
mond His name was Frank ODER, ana ne was
placed in the city jail
The building committee of the womans
Home have decided ;hat IL is best not to defn-
iteiy decide about the erection OF their building
at present
The millmen's union will give ball at the
Armory on Saturday night.
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An Observing Mans Ouiuf0n

Mr.. G. L Noble, OF the firm of DeGarme &
Noble. New York, wholesale dealers in and
manufacturers OF trusses and orthopuedic appli-
ances is in the city. Mr.. Noble during the past
seven years has been travelling almost con-
SANITY, and has visited every city of import.
ance from ocean to ocean. and as he is a sfrewd
observer his opinion is worthy of notice There
are three cities in tie West" be said to a
PosT-1NTELLIGENcER reporter last night, that
impresses every Eastern man who visits them.
They are Denver, San Francisco aud Seattle.
This is especially true of Seattle. think il has
q great future and know of no place that of
fers better chances for young man. Twas
here just before the fire. and when came here
again could hardly believe the evidence of my
eyes. shall watch Seaftes growth with inter.
est, and. as have sons growing to manhood,
may cast my lot here some dayu
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MEETING OF HARRISON LEGION.
Arrangements Completed for the Visit
to the State Convention.

Arrangements Completed FOR the Visit
to the State Convention.
Headquarters of the Harrison Legion were well
filed last evening by the members who gath
cred to hear tae report OF the committee in
charge Of the preparations for the trip TO Taco
ma on Thursday next, the date of the state Re-
publican convention.
Secretary !. n. Hooper, chairman of the COM
mittee, reported that he had been unable to Sc
cure a boat for the excursion, and in conse-
quence had made arrangements TO 20 by rail- A
rouud-trip rate of 81 had been obtained tickets
good to return for three days. Assistant Super.
intendent Nadeau, of the Northern Pacific, had
promised to furnish seven or more extra
coaches for the occasion, and would
make ample provision for comfortably
eating the excursonisis, no matter how many
should go. At Tacoma a rate of IS cents r
meal had been secured at a first-class cafe, and
the best of fare was promised. The First Regi-
meut band, of twenty-five pieces, in full uni.
form. mad been engaged TO accompany the
legion and furnish the best OF music.
Major Sharpe, member OF the committee, re-
ported that efforts had been made 10 procure
suitable badges, aud that they would be ready
for the members on the morning of the excur.
sion.
The reports were received with satisfaction.
and il wss proposed that on the morning of the
trip the members should assemble at $50. and
after securing tickets aud badges form in line
and psrade mp Second street to Msrion thence
to Front and down Front and Commercial 10
the depot. headed by the band.
There was some discussion of the suggestion.
one speaker remarking that the parade could
have no impressive effect upon the opposition,
as the Democracy would not be I'D at that earIy
hour.
1t was decided to have the parade on the
morning of the trip, unless prevented bv some
hitch In the arrangements. Il was also consid-
cred best to have meeting OF the legion on
Wednesday evening TO complete any p-cpara.
tions unfinished, and all were urged to attend,
President Andrews stated in answer to
question. that II was impossible TO say how long
the legion would be absent The state conyen.
tioa was called TO assemble at D. m on Thurs.
day. september 25 The legion would leave by
train Thureday morning at 9:25 arriving in
Tacoma at ii, and be met by the various organi-
cations there before them, and march TO Repub-
lican headquarters. The return would depepd
on the duration of the convention.
Adjournment was taken for two weeks. the
next regular meeting of the club being post.
poned on account of the excursion on that dav.
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TWO DAYS MORE.
Registration Will Not Close Till satul
day Night.

repatriation Will Not Close Till Satur-
day Night.
As notice had been given that the registration
books wonld close last night the registration
went on at lively rate at the city clerks office
all day yesterday. But the fixing of the charter
election for October makes it possible TO keep
the books open till Saturday night
Since the books have been opened about 400
people in all have been challenged, mostly on
the ground of too short residence in the stale or
In the city. VI the challenged applicants but a
very small per cent. has been rejected. These
challenges can be repeated ct the
polls. but the vote can be sworn
IN just as the registration il
sworn in, by bringing witnesses to prove the term
OF residence. Il not necessary to produce the
certificate OF registration at the polls unless
there Is . challenge. man who has lost his
naturalization papers can provo his citizenship
by competent witnesses. 1t was stated yesterday
by one OF the registration officers that man
who had registered for the last city election
does not have to register again for this one. nor
indeed for the coming general election, the
registration being good till January Is, 1891
The registration up to date is roughly estimated
at 4 -00
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ADJUSTMENTS.
Madison Street Theater.

Beede's Madison street theater was comfort
ably filed last night with highly appreciative
audience. The romaatic drama, Tire Danites,"
was presented, and from the frequent applause
the play must have given excellent satisfaction
Miss Essie Iittel as Billy Piper gave an excel
lent rendition OF the character her conception
being equal to that of any actress who has
played in this city. Mr.. s +. French brought
out OF Sandy all that eouli be asked for, and all
the minor details Of the part were carefully
handled. Both Miss T.t,el and Mr. French
are bound TO be exceedingly populsr with the
visitors to this new theater The other MEN,
bers OF the company are mp In their respective
parts, which gave u clever finish TO the entire
play. The Danites" will lie given the rest of
the week. with saturday afternoon matinee
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that we viii adjourn here in time for me 10 take
the stump in October. should be renominated-
But We will not adjourn In time for me 10 be
present Ct our state convention. The
truth of the matter Is have worked too hard;
In fact have attempted to accomplish the work
of three men, and IL has in Q measure injured
my health and should have some rest; but l
see no chance for any till after the 4th OF next
March $50
II have no doubt the opposition press have
been abusing me on account OF the unfortunate
affair in the House on August q; but was
grossly insulted, vile name being applied to
me without provocation which any man or gen.
fisman would not tolerate, in or out of the
House. 80 resented the insult. Beckwith
afterwards Came to me and apol0gizei. and
frankly stated TO me that he acted wrongly. and
the matter was thus settled pesceably.
II have been very i'll for several days, and
viii go to old Virginia to regain my wonted
vfgOf."
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A DISHONEST PARTNER.
Capture OF . Contractor ON the Eve of
Departure.


Departure.
Walter A. Versteeg. of the firm of Ferguson &
Versteeg, contractors clearing land at Ballard
was arrested yesterday for attempting to skip
the country and go to Alaska with $500 belong
ing jointly to the firm. Upon information of
one OF the employees, Versteeg was captured yes
terday afternoon and taken to police heaGquar-
tiers, where, upon the arrival of G. w. Ferguson,
the senior partner, charge of obtaining money
under false pretenfes was booked against him.
Ferguson Versteeg took the contract from G.
W. Kyle, of Anacortes. to clear forty acres in
the Great Northern addition near Ballard for
the sum Of $3.50, $500 of which was to be paid
when the work was half done, in order to pay
their men. the firm employed ten men, and
completed one-baf of the clearing
last Saturday. That afternoon Versteeg
as he now admits, himself, came into town and
drew the $500 from Mr.. Kyle, who happened to
be in the city. and then made preparations 10
take the boat for Alaska, without his partner or
tine mel knowing it.
suspecting something wrong on account OF
Versteeg's long absence, Ferguson came into
the city and afterwards learned what his I'M
faithful partner lad done. That same evening
J. G. Stay one OF the men working for the firm
received letter from versteeg. saying the lat
ter would be on his way to Alaska when he
tstay) got the letter, which il as follows:
"Septem Der u
gone. But saw that everything was not as 1
wished. have thrown the whole thing aside
You may accept my share in shanty, bedding
and tools for what owe you. And Ferguson
may have my share of Jennings contract for to
pay expenses If he wants to go on with the
Great Northern addition. If not, he can pay
Chamberlain out of il. As you have nothing at
all to do with the second contract. the sub-con-
tracts will not want, because Kyle would not
sign their contracts Goodbye. / expect to
sail for Alaska. for want to see that country.
I've only got paid for my trouble and no more
''W. VERsrgEG"
Stay showed Ferguson the letter, and then to-
geiher they began vigilant search for Yer.
steeg, who was at last found by Stay as he was
alb ut to embark for Tacoma At the instance
OF Stay he was taken to the police station
where Ferguson soon arrived and preferred the
above charge. When searched only some small
change was found on versteeg's person, and he
refused to tell what he had done with the $500
His receipt TO Kyle was shown him and his
letter TO Stay WAS also read aloud. When asked
about the letter he said he had since repented
writing it
The case wiillcome up TODAY
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The Journeymen BARRIERS un ON met a, the
courthouse last evening. The union is now
perfectly organized aud is known as AS
sembly No. 1923. Messrs. Knox, Lynch.
Mooney aud Others addressed the meeting
on the subjects of Sunday closing aud the s
O'Clock movement. Quite a number of men,
bers from other labor unions were present and
spoke of the benefits of organized labor The
committee arrangements reported
the charter and supplies Tor the union arrived.
A committee mas been appointed to secure per-
manelt quarters for meeting. A large number
signed the roll OF membership. Another meet
ing will be held next Thursday evening.
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A State Medical Societv.

The eclectics have organized a society to be
known as the Eclectic Medical Association oil
Washington The first meeting was held in Sc
attic on the 17th instant. DR.. J. H. Mcdonald
of Dayton, member OF the stste medical exam
lining board. was elected president: Dr. Frauk
Brooks. OF Seattle, first vice president; Dr. E.
W. Fall. OF Seattle, second vice president; Dr. J.
c. House, of Port Townsend, secretary, and Dr.
+. A. Noble, of Seattle, treasurer. The rex,
meelns OF the association viii be held in Ia
coma on the first Thursday in January
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that part Of Water street north Of the south line
OF lot l. In section "A OF township Is north. OF
range east. that IL not included within the
Limits Of Third avenue essI Third avenue east
in coincident with the part OF Water street de-
scribed. Third avenue is eighty feet wide ana
Water street 100. or ten feet wider on eacn size.
The petitioners want the extra ten feet on escn
side vacated; street conmittee.
Martin Caul6eld, for si.o00 damages for In
jnries received September 3, $780, by being
thrown from q wagon. because OF hole In
Spring street, between second and Third; re-
ferred TO the city attorney.
Seattle Electric Railway Company. for the
passage OF q single uniform ordinance emDfac-
ing all the franchises: judiciary committee
Alexander Allen and others. for pisnking
Vine street: street committee.
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A party of Chicago men. some accompanied
by their wives left that city in private car last
Monday for Seattle, under the cs:e of G. Edward
Fuller, president OF the Pacific Freezing and
Cooling Company. of this city. Mr. E. G. w.
Rietz, of the Cold Storage Company, of Chicago,
that is building there the largest cold storage
warehouse in the world is one of the rarty.
Mr.. G. Edward Fuller, of Seattle is q brother of
J. Knsign Fuller, president of the Interstate
Cooling Company, and part inventor of the sys-
TEN used by the various cold storage companies
The visitors will remain in Seattle several daVs
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LOWER INSURANCE RATES.
Tho Bond Decision Will Tend to Brfn,
Them-Changea Cause Labor.

Now that the legality Of the water bonds has
been affirmed, and the construction of the new
distribution system is likely to go ahead, the
local insuranc men are renewing ih.ir efforts
TO secnre a reduction of rates from the Pacific
Insurance Union. Claims to reductions ere
being male for the residence districts and for
the water front district. which is now pro-
tected by the salt water pumps. The local
agents are trying to get rates down to a reason
able and permanent basis, as the present high
rates are encouragement 10 insurers, and the
frequent changes Involve large amount of un-
necessary work in writing new policies and re-
turning excess premiums.