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Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-18
HELD UP.
How An Italian Farmer Was
Robbed.

Luigi Graffigna, an Italian farmer,
residing outside the eastern boundary of
the city limits, informed James Cas-
truccio, the Main-street grocer, on Thurs
day evening last, that on the afternoon
of that day he drove into town and left
his team hitched to telegraph pole in
front of Campbell's store at Boyle
Heights, while he transacted his busi-
ness. When he returned to his wagon,
he was confronted by man dressed in
blue, and on horseback, who placed him
under arrest for leaving his team hitched
to telegraph pole. After arguing the
matter for few minutes the stranger told
Gratfigna that he would release him for
So. Believing the fellow to be amounted
officer of the police force Graffigna
stated that he did not have the money,
and asked the men to accompany him
to the house of friend near by. On
reaching the city limits the alleged Off
Ger drew his pistol and called a halt,
saying that he had gone far enough.
Graffigna paid the $5 demanded OF him,
and after the blackmailer had ridden
out of sight he turned round and drove
to CastrucciO's store and related his
story, promising to return next day and
report the matter to the police authori-
ties. So far, however, he has not yet
done so, and when questioned about the
affair last night, Captain Roberts stated
that he had not heard of the matter.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-18
MINE DISASTER.
ANOTHER EXPLOSION IN THE AN.
THRACITE REGION.
Two Men Killed and Valuable Mining
Property Set Afre-The Ashley Vic.
tims-The Shamokin Conflagration.

WLKEsBARRE, Pa, May 17.-An ex-
plosion OF fire-damp occurred this even
ing at the Empire colliery of the Lehigh
Valley and Wilkesbarre Coal Company.
Two men, William Thomas and Robert
Crawford, were killed. They were doing
some repair work, and it is supposed
fired some gas. The explosion was a
very violent one; it shook the whole
mine and set fire to the timbers, and at
a late hour tonight the fire is raging
fiercely. Several other men were in the
mine, but after great difficulty were res
cued uninjured. =.
WILKEsBARRE, Pa, May 17.-At noon
two more bodies of the Ashley mine
victims were brought out and identified
as Robert Pritchard and Michael Schal
ley; The work is progressing rapidly
and the victims yet supposed to be in
the pit will probably be recovered be.
fore night. Great crowds still surround
the opening.
At O'Clock two more victims were
brought up. One of them is Michael
Bennett; the other is unrecognizable
SHAMoKIN, Pa, May 1.-THE Nelson
breaker fire debris which fell in the
shaft last night, wedged itself and did
not drop to the bottom. Forty-foul
mules are in the various levels. So fal
they are getting enough air to keeE
them alive. The debris is still burning
but the shaft is not on fire.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-18
TRAMP,

The old meaning of this word was the
tread step or walk. The new meaning
derived from the old, is the individual
who has stepped or walked so much that
to be called by the name tramp, or stir-
matized as one of that class seems almost
appropriate alike to young or old. From
this we might infer that the individual
tramp is one simply who tramps or
walks much. But this would make a
large proportion of our male population
tramps, which as yet is not the case
Another elemental characteristic of the
genus tramp is the conspicuous absence
of wealth, better told in the single word
poverty. To be yet more precise, it
means having no home. Even this is
not quite all. Our typical tramp is
not perfectly defined until we add
one more stroke of the relentless
dagger of fate, the deadliest of them all !:
namely, he is essentially friendless. All.
truly, this is the most unkindest cut of
all
We are thus hastily prepared to sum
up these characteristics into tolerably
correct definition of the word tramp, and
in future scraps, proceed to the consid-
Grafton of his future lot in life. Cd The
tramp walks. (2) He walks much. (3)
He is without wealth. (4) He is home
less. (5) He is friendless. Putting these
characteristics in single clause, we
have this numerous man described as a
poor, homeless, friendless wanderer!
BENTON.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-18
A COLD RECEPTION.
CHINESE IMMIGRANTS STRANDED
ON A STRANGE SHORE,
The Late Arrivals at Guaymas Boycotted
by Their Countrymen-Hong Yen
Chong Not Allowed to Practice,

SAN FRANCISCO, May 17.-Captain Won
Helmo, of the Newbern, which arrived
from Guaymas today, says that the last
lot of Chinese he carried from this CITY
met with very cold reception from
their countrymen at Guaymas. There
were thirty-nine in the consign-
ment, all being brought to this
city from China on the steamer
Rio. AS they could not land here the
Chinese companies contracted to take
care OF them and sent them to Quay
mas. The Chinese at that place practi-
cally boycotted them and would not
allow them to get work. When the
Newburn left Guymas the imported
Chinese were stranded on strange
shore.
SAN Francisco, May 1.-THE supreme
court today denied the application of
Hong Yen Chang to practice before it.
as an attorney and counsellor, ON the
ground that the applicant who is a
Chinese, is not resident of the United
States
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-18
FOREIGN MISCELLANY.
BOulanger Dissolves His Campaign Com
mittee-Other Items.

PARIS, May 17.-Boulanger has writ
ten letter in which he says he no
longer desires any intermediary between
himself and his supporters, therefore he
dissolves the Boulangist national COM
mittee. The Boulangist journals pub
lished his letter without comment.
An ammunition factory at West Ell
enne, has received an order from Russia
for cartridges loaded with smokeless
powder, equal to supply for 100000
rifles.
CRY OF MEXICO, May 1.-THE govern
ment has granted General Sturm, of the
United States, concession for railway
from this city to the Pacific coast via
Cuernavaca and Oaxaca. 1t is assumed
that the government is making return to
General Sturm for favors to Mexico.
MARsEILLEs, May 1.-THE boiler of
the steamer Vile de Tangier exploded !;
three persons were killed and four badly
injured. The steamer was much dam
aged.
PORTSMOUTH, Eng, May 17.-Thomas
McCheane, consular agent of the United
States, has committed suicide. No rea-
son for the act is known.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-18
The Vine Disease

There are many vineyardists, not only
in Anaheim but throughout Southern
California, who firmly believe that the
vine disease is thing of the past. Mr..
Handy, of Orange, we are informed, re-
ports that his vines, planted two years
ago, show a vigorous growth and as
great flow of sap as he ever saw in the
palmy days of vine culture in this valley.
The contrast between the growth and
flow of sap this year, compared with
that at the corresponding season of the
past two years, is very marked. He be-
lieves that the vine disease has run its
course, and that vines may now be
planted with safety. John Ludeman.
who has leased the Hagar vineyard, at
Orange, says the vines on the seventy
acres he is working are doing better
than they have done for two wears. The
growth of wood and flow of sap is simply
immense, and the set of fruit much
greater than last year. Many predicted
that this vineyard would be dead this
spring, but it seems to have taken not
only new lease of life, but of renewed
vigor. From all quarters in the valley
come hike encouraging REPORTS Ana
helm Gazette
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-18
Weather Cron RulIetin.

WASHINGTON, May THE signal SER
vice crop bulletin shows that the
weather during the week in the north
west, including the states of Missouri
and the upper Mississippi valley and
upper Lake region, was generally unfa-
vorable for growing crops, owing to low
temperature which, accompanied by
frosts, caused some injury to fruit and
is retarding the growth Of crops. More
rain is expected in Kansas and Nevada,
while an excessive rainfall in the Ohio
valley, attended by cold weather, has
retarded farm work. The weather con-
ditions were favorable on the Pacific
coast and crops were improved, but a
continuation of dry weather in Oregon
will result in some injury to grain crops.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-18
MOnrOvia Celebrates.

MoNRovIA, Cal, May 17.-[Speciai. J.
This was a gala day, being the city's
fourth anniversary. Excursions were
run over the Rapid Transit road. Fully
five thousand people were in the city.
Patriotic exercises were held in the fore
noon at the school grounds. Afterward
there was a flag-raising. Speeches were
made by Captain M. r. Moore and Drs.
Stephenson and Wheeler. A picnic was
held in Spence cafon. There was also
street parade. The business
houses were handsomely decorated
Hotly-contested ball games were be the
feature of the afternoon. Scores Mon
rovia, 6; Alhambra, 5. Monrovia, A.;
Duarte, 2. The foot race was won by
G. Winston, of Alhambra. There was
an ice cream festival and promenade
concert in the evening. There was
music the entire day by the Ell Monte
and Monroyia bands.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-18
THE SUGAR TARIFF.
The Ways and Means Committee Threat
ened With Another Revolt.

WASHINGTON, May 17.-Heavy pres
sure in several directions is being
brought to bear on the ways and means
committee as to tariff by the conflicting
sugar interests. Representative Nc
Kenna has announced that he will sub
NIT proposition looking to a cut of 33
per cent. in sugar duties and restoring
the dividing line from No. to No. 13,
Dutch standard. The California sugar
men will accept this heavy cut rather
than have the bounty plan adopted.
Recruits are expected from the south
ern states. Meanwhile some western
representatives are preparing to lead a
crusade in favor of free sugar, so that
the ways and means committee may
have to face another revolt next week.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-18
THE BURNING OF TOMSK.
Terrible Destruction and Sufferin,
Caused by the Elements.

Terrible Destruction and Suffering
Caused by the Elements.
ST. PETERSBURG, May 17.-Horrible
sufferings are reported to have occurred
during the burning of Tomsk, the capt.
tai of Western Siberia. The place was
visited simultaneously by a conflagra-
tion and cyclone, the result being the
destruction of three-quarters of the
town and the loss of hundreds of lives.
The cathedral is in ashes The walls,
falling, crushed the adjacent hospital,
burying the inmates, who were roasted
alive. The garrison brutally re-
fused to render any assistance
in saving lives and property.
The bishop and priests marched through
the burning city with sacred emblems,
administered absolution to the dying
and blessed the dead. The panic-stricken
sufferers huddled together in the street,
firmly believing that the end of the
world had come, and abandoned them
selves to stolid despair. The storm was
followed by sudden fall in the temper
ature. Soon the devastated city was
buried beneath mantle of snow, add
ing stinging cold to the sufferings of
thousands of shelterless men, women
and children.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-18
REFERENCES TO WAR
Kaiser Williams Significant
Utterances.
The MuscOvites Irritated by
His Remarks.
A Franco Russian Alliance a Fore
gone Conclusion.
Russia Places An Order for Smokeless
Cartridges for Million Rifles in
France-Tomsk Confagration.
Associated Press Dispatches. /

Associated Press Dispatches
BERLIN, May17.-The emperor's utter
ances at Konigsburg sufficed to irritate
the Rpssian government and dispel all
delusions regarding the possibility of a
renewal Of the entente with Russia.
Newspapers here minimized his refer
ence to war in his speech of Wednesday,
but yesterday his final utterance, when
leaving, contained an allusion which it
is impossible to misunderstood. II
shall not allow" said the emperor, "my
provinces here or in the east to be
touched; those attacking them will find
that my strength is that of a rock" i"
AS Russia is the only possible frontier
assailant of East Prussia, his words,
especially in view of their following his
first aggressive declaration, are now in
terpreted here as in st. Petersburg, as
aimed against Russia.
Franco-Russian Alliance.
Within the official circle here the
emperor's deliverance caused no sur
prise in view OF advices from Paris
pointing to closer relation between the
French and Russian foreign offices.
Whatever may be the czar's opinion of
the value Of French alliance, the
czar's advisers cultivate it. Another
pregnant fact is Chancellor Caprivi's
announced design to place one of the
new army corps on the Russian frontier.
The emperor did not, without fore
thought, say yesterday that if obliged to
draw the sword, those who troubled
peace would find German blows as heavy
as they were twenty years ago. Both
speeches contain yelled but emphatic
declaration of the solidity of the Drei-
bund and the vigilance OF its chiefs
against the common enemy.
Wissmann's Progress.
The last reports from Major
Wissmann announced the occupa-
tion OF the country from Lindi
to Mikindani without fighting, and the
general submission of the Arab chiefs OF
| the region toward the Rovuma river.
Wissmann is hopeful of soon securing
on open route to Bake Nyassa. His
arms will render safe caravan routes to
the mission stations.
Bismarck Irritated.
Bismarck is irritated over the press
misstatement with reference to his re-
lations with the emporer, with whom he
maintains friendly communications.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-18
PACIFIC COAST.
Fort Mohave Going to Be
Abandoned.
An Indian Training School to
Supplant 1t.
A San Diego Man Shot While Rob
sbing Hen ROOst.
Murderer Clarke Denied a New Trial.
Other Local Gossip at the
Metropolis.
Associated Press Dispatches. |

Associated Press Dispatches
NEEDLES, Cal, May 1.-THE edict
has gone forth that in spite of the pro-
tests of the settlers of this section of the
country, Fort Mohave is to be
forthwith abandoned. Great dissat-
isfaction is expressed by the peo-
pie here, and the old-timers fear
trouble from the Indians as soon
as the influence of the soldiers is re-
moved. At the site of the fort, situated
on the Arizona side of the Colorado
river, twenty miles above the Needles
will be established, as soon as the SOL
diers are removed, an Indian school, in
which will be placed the children
OF the Indian tribes here.
Daniel Dorchester, superintendent of
Indian schools, is out here now from
Washington City, arranging for the es-
tablishment of this school. He says
that Superintendent MCGOWAN has
already received his appointment and
will soon come out with a corps Of
instructors. The Indian boys will
be taught trades, such as carpentefing,
blacksmithing, shoemaking, ETC., while
the girls will be instructed in cooking,
sewing, embroidering, etc. The school
will be opened up, it is thought, about
the 1st of September.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-18
THE PRESBYTERIANS.
Proceedings of the General Assembly at
Saratoga.


SARATOGA, N. Y, May 17.-At the
morning session of the Presbyterian
general assembly, after devotional
exercises, led by the moderator, the
reading of the report of the committee
on bills and overtures, the greetings of
the assembly were sent to the assemblies
of the Southern Presbyterians, Cumber-
land Presbyterians and United Presby-
terians.
Rev. j. T. Smith, ID. d., reported for
the committee on revision of the text of
the confession of faith and catechism
that they had completed their work on
the confession, and asked to be continued
for that on the catechism, which was
done.
The board OF relief for disabled min
listers, and the widows and orphans Of
deceased ministers, presented its thirty
fifth annual report. The number of
benefciaries on the roll is 624; 241 min
listers, 35S widows and "a orphaned
families, and one widow of a medical
missionary. At the ministers home at
Perth Amboy, N. j., eighteen families
were cared for, making a total OF 642
families, twenty-seven more than last
wear.
The report of the committee on meth
ods OF making changes in the confession
and constitution was discussed at length.
DR.. Crosby led the debate in favor OF the
report. Rev. R. M. Patterson, OF Phila-
delphia, against it.
The debate was continued to great
length by Governor Beaver, of Pennsyl-
vania, DIR. Van Dyke, Judge Hand, Dr..
Patton and elder Henry Hay, of New
York. The latter moved that section 4,
of the report, which compels the as
sembly to send down proposals., even if
is does not approve them, be stricken
out, and this was seconded.
Adjourned until Monday.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-18
BLAINE-DAMR0SCH.
A Brilliant Wedding at
Washington.
The Secretary of States
Daughter Married.
A Large and Distinguished Company
of Wedding Guests.
L.
The Presents Numerous, Unique and
Valuable-The Presbyterian Assembly
and Other Eastern Happenings.
Associated Press Disc catches. !

WASHINGTON, May 17.-Margaret Isa-
bella Blaine, daughter of the secretary
of state, was married at l O'Clock this
afternoon to Walter Damrosch, of New
York, at the residence of the bride $
parents, Madison Place.
1t was intended to have their mar
riage conducted as quietly as possible,
but the best efforts of the family were
comparatively futile against the wishes
of influential friends, and the ceremony
was attended by brilliancy and display
not contemplated.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. DR.. Douglass, rector of st. Johns
Episcopal church, of which the bride
recently became member. The deco
rations were beautiful in their sim
plicity. Three hundred friends were in
attendance, including President and
Mrs. Harrison, Mrs. Mckee, the cabinet
officers and the ladies of their families,
members of the supreme court, the en-
tire diplomatic corps, many members of
congress and other representatives of
official society at th. capital.
This over the entire company repaired
to the dining room and partook of a we'd
ding breakfast. The newly married
couple left the city for New York, and
will proceed straight to their home on
Madison avenue. 1t is their purpose to
sail for Europe early next week.
The wedding gifts were numerous and
costly. President and Mrs. Harrison
sent solid silver salad bowl; Vice
President and Mrs. Morton, silver SER
vice; members of the cabinet, twenty
gold goblets; members of the diplomatic
corps, solid silver tea service; Repre-
sentative and Mrs. Hit, of Illinois, a
silver service, twelve dozen pieces; SEN
,ator and Mrs. Stanford, solid gold cary
ing knives and forks and odd spoons,
thirty pieces in all Mr.. and Mrs. John
w. Mclean, solid silver salad bowl /;
Mr.. and Mrs. Carnegie, silver service /;
Mr.. and Mrs. Whitelaw Reid, five silver
epergnes; Mr.. and Mrs. William Walter
Phelps, pearl necklace with diamond
pendants. The groom's gift was dia-
mond necklace and. diamond earrings,
and Mrs. Blaine's a complete outfit OF
household linen.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-18
Chief Ticket-Punchers.

ROCHESTER, N. Y, May 17.-At the
session of the railroad conductors today
election of officers was taken up. On
grand chief conductor three ballots re-
suited in the election of E. E. Eckert,
of Ogden, Utah; grand junior conduc-
tor, j. d. Shuts, Rochester, New York
grand inside sentinel, F. j. Dorsey, Win
nipeg; grand outside sentinel, F. S.
Butler, Sioux City, Iowa. The next
convention will be held at St. Louis.
Grand Chief Conductor Wheaton de-
clined to be a candidate for re-nomina-
ton on account of being opposed to
the limitation in the strike clause.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-18
MURDERED BY A MANIAC.
The Superintendent of Poor Farm
Horribly Butchered.

FREEPoRT, ILL.,, May 17.-Superinten-
dent Reisinger, of the county poor farm,
and farm hand named Gangle started
out in wagon together with an insane
patient named Wilhelm, to build a
fence. Reisinger and Gangle sat in the
seat and the lunatic stood behind them
Suddenly, without warning, he picked
up an axe from the bed of the wagon
and cleft the skull of Reisinger. Gangle
jumped from the wagon and ran for his
life. The maniac horribly mutilated
Reisinger's body and then ran into the
woods. He has not yet been found, and
great fear is expressed lest he commit
other crimes.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-18
THE NATIONAL PASTIME
GAMES ON ALL THE EASTERN Ola.
MONDS YESTERDAY.
Tabulated Statement of the Number of
Games Won and Lost by Each Club to
Yesterdays Games in Detail.

PHILADELPHIA, May 1.-THE Pitts
burg players's league outbatted the local
club today, but their hits did not count
as their errors lost them the game. At
tendance, 1900.
Philadelphia. o Q 2 8 O-10
Hits-Philadilphia, IL ;Pittsburg II. Errors
Philadelphia, 3; Pittsburg, 4. Batteries-Knell,
Milligen; Staley, Carroll. Umpires-Mathews,
Cunning.
New YORK, May II. The Giants
(brotherhood) took the Bisons into camp
today by outbatting them. Attendance,
2,100.
BaT Saiialo York .'.S -. 10 g g ! 9-lS q g
Hits-New York, IS; Buffalo, 8. Errors-New
YorK, s.; Buffalo, T. Batteries-Crane, Ewing;
Kroc8, MacE. Umpires-Ferguson, Holbert.
BROOKLYN, May 1.-THE brotherhood
club won its third straight game from
Chicago this afternoon by beautiful
fielding and opportune batting. At
tendance, 5000.
chlSagSS cehfGlSa;Sn .::.:::o :::d SSS 9S 9 @ @ :
Hits-Brooklyn, 8; Chicago, 9. Errors
B9ok o. GfeagG ae Hal
pires-Gaffney and Barnes.
Boston, May 1.-THE Cleveland
brotherhood team had an easy victory
over Boston this afternoon. Attend
ance, $500.
cleveland cHsseh '',,,'9 .......5 J &1ss
Hits,-Boston, q, Cleveland, II; Errors-;Bos-
Kelly; o'Brien, sutcliffe. Umpires-Knight and
Jones.
National Leagues.
PHILADELPHIA, May 1.-THE local
league clubs defeated the Cincinnati
this afternoon by fortunate bunch of
hits in the seventh inning. Attendance
1920.
cincineaRti pihlfdiaeiRhla p ..P 9 9 9 9 g 9-a
philadelphia, 13; Cincinnati, g. Errors
Philadelphia, 3; Cincinnati, 2, tatteries-
yickery and Clements and Duryes and keenan,
Umpire, McQuaid
BosToN, May 17.-Up to the fifth in
inning the league game was close and
exciting today, but after that Chicago
was outplayed at every point. Attend
ance, $500.
| Chicago. ..........2 o o o o 0 IA
Hits-Boston, IA; Chicago, 8. Errors-Boston,
| 5; Chicago, 10 Batteries-Getzein, Hardie,
| Coughlln, Nagle and Kittredge. Umpire-Mc-
| Dermott.
BROOKLYN, May 1.-THE Pittsburg
league club got even with the Bride
grooms today, and defeated them by
cleaner all-round work. Fine fielding
marked the game. Attendance, 1000.
SCORE
| Brooklyn. 81. 40 1 l o o o.
Pittsburg. .......O 0 o 0 o. &
Hits Brooklyn, 8; Pittsburg, 9. Errors
Bushoug; Sowders, Burger. Umpire, Lynch.
NEW YORK, May 17.-Rusie had the
Cleveland league team at his mercy to-
day, striking out thirteen of them. At
| tendance, 300.
New York ...,.-".0 00 g 80
Hits-New York, IL; Cleveland, 6. Errors
New York, o; Cleveland, 2. Batteries-Rusie,
Buckley; Gi!ks, thinner. Umpires-Powers,
Zacharias
American Association.
BROOKLYN, May 17.-Brooklyn, 8;
Toledo, 8.
SYRACUSE, May 17.-Syracuse, 5; st.
Louis, 0.
ROCHESTER, May dorchester, 7;
Columbus, 6.
PHILADELPHIA, May 17.-Athletics, 5;
Louisville, s.
Standing of the Clubs.
CHICAGO, May 17.-Following is the
standing OF the ball clubs, including the
games PLAYED today Saturday:
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-18

tee of the Irish national league vigor-
Gus protest against the postponement of
the national convention, because Mr..
Parnell desired it," and adding that the
excuse given was but shifty subter-
fuge to prevent the rank and file of the
league in America from receiving from
you, their servant, an account OF your
stewardship.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-18
A Hen Thief Shot.

SAN DIEGO, May 10. B. Northrupp
was shot at midnight last night by
George Tibbet, who found him in his
hennery making way with his chickens.
Northrupp's face was filled with
shot, but he was not dangerously in
jured. He is well known, and owns a
large ranch near Otay. A warrant was
sworn out this morning for his arrest
for chicken stealing, and he is now in
custody. Northrupp claims that he was
drunk and did not know what he was
doing.