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Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-17
ON THE TURF.
Yesterdays Races at Brighton Beach,
st. Louis and Kansas City.

Yesterdays Races at Brighton Beach,
st. Louis and Kansas City.
BRIGHTON BEACH, June 16.-Seven-
eighths mile-Slumber won, Bohemian
second, Lancaster third time, | :3O1s.
Five-eighths mile-Early Blossom won,
Repent second, Conrad third; time,
:041a.
Three-fourths mile-Reclare won.
Civil Service second, Trestle third; time,
l :16.
Mile and ne-fourth-Little Jim won.
Quesal second, w. DAILY third; time,
2:1OA.
Mile-Strideaway won, Badge second,
Seymour third; time, / :41A.
Five-eighths smile-Fordham won, Fitz-
roy second, Rafter third time, L :03.
ST. LOUIS, June --Mile-Cecil B.
won, Carter second, Princess Limo third !;
tine, l :471a.
Mile and seventy yards-Nina Archer
won, Longevity second, Progress third ;
time, 53.
Three-fourths of a mile-Dickerson
won, Onlight second, Uno Grande third ;
time, :2O1a.
Mile and a fourth-Mary K won,
Hocksey second, West Anne third !;
time, 2:17I.
Mile and an eighth-Hypocrite won,
Bonita second Cartoon third; time,
200.
KANSAS CITY, June 16.-Three-year-
olds and upwards, mile and a sixteenth
Churchill Clark won, Longshore Sec
ond, Little Minnie third time, 1 AS 2-5.
All ages, five furlongs-First heat :
Miss Mary won, Rosetta second, Sam
Jones third; time, | :03 2.5. Second
heat: Miss Mary won, Sam Jones Sec
ond, Rosetta third; time, 2 04 2-5.
Poolroom sweepstakes for two-year-
olds, five furlongs-Hazelhurst won,
Flora R. second, Ed Bell third; time
:04 2-5.
All ages, five furlongs-First heat :
Mabel won, Karo second, Red Sign
third time l :0l As. Second heat: Ma
bel won, Servia second, Friendless third !;
time :03.
Handicap, all ages, mile and quarter
-Pell Nell won, John Daily second, ]. T.
third time Pill 2-5.
Mile and an eighth-Hamlet won,
Cashier second, Consignee third time
:56.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-17

this afternoon. These grew weaker and
weaker, however, and half an hour later
even the most hopeful of the willing res
cuers could hear nothing.
The men say that had they known the
shaft was to be broken into they would
never have entered the mine, as either
water or gas would surely follow, since
in these regions gas always comes with
upper shale. The owners, however, and
in fact some of the men themselves
say it was an accident, pure and simple,
and could not have been avoided.
The disaster is the worst ever known
in the Connellsville region. The dam
age to the mine cannot now be esti-
mated, but the owners fear the slope is
1Oct
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-17
FIVE CENTS.
Pure Food Bill

WASHINGTON, June 16-In the report
to accompany the pure food bill, re-
ported from the senate committee ON
agriculture and forestry, Chairman Pad
dock says: "While eminent chemists
are not agreed that lard compounds are
deleterious to health, there can be no
dissent from the view that such articles
should be sold under their rightfuI
names and marked as compounds, and
not as the simple products which they
simulate. The farmers who see their
products lessened in value every year
by millions through sophistication and
misbranding, and their tables assailed
in turn with fraudulent manufactured
food products, have every reason to COM
plain that they are robbed at every turn
of the Mheelv
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-17
Trial of Coolies Begun.

Tucson, June 16-The trial of twenty
four Cinnamon, charged with violating
the exclusion law, commenced before
United States Commissioner Hughes to-
day. The evidence appears conclusive
that the Chinese came direct from Hong
Kong to San Francisco; being denied
admission there, they were transferred
to the steamer Newbern and landed by
her at Guaymas and made their way
across Sonora into Arizona.
H. II. Schell, United States inspector,
arrested two Cinnamon today, charged
with violating the exclusion law. They
crossed into the United States near
Laoro. They will be tried tomorrow.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-17
London Notes.

Bishop Corthwaite, of the Catholic
diocese of Leeds, is dead.
The marriage of Antonio Navarro and
Mary Anderson, tomorrow, will be very
quiet, only relatives being present.
Thirteen thousand dock laborers at
Swansea have struck for higher wages.
The shipping business of the place is at
standstill.
John Dillon, William O'Brien and
John Redmond, have been appointed
delegates to make a tour of America in
the autumn.
A match game OF tennis between
Saunders, the English player, and
Petit, the American, was played today
Saunders beat Petit by 3 to 5.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-17
ButterwOrth is Patriotic.

WASHINGTON, June 16.-Representa-
tive Butterworth today presented reso-
luton providing for meeting OF the
house July 4th, and for setting apart
the day to celebrate by suitable exer-
cises, the adoption and promulgation of
the declaration of independence. 1t also
provides for the presence and participa-
ton of the senate, and for an invitation
to the society of Sons of the American
Revolution to be present
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-17
Belgian Competition.

PITTsBURG, Pa, June 16.--A decided
sensation has been created among the
iron and steel manufacturers by the an
nouncement that Belgian iron firm
will bid to supply the structural iron
necessary for the new court house at
Minneapolis 25 per cent cheaper than it
can be done by Pittsburg manufactur-
ers. The Belgian consul has confirmed
the offer. A Belgian firm has secured
contracts for large jobs of structural
iron at Austin and Houston, Texas.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-17
Coast Line Meeting.

San Francisco, June 16.-A meeting
of citizens was held at the produce ex-
change this afternoon, to appoint dele
gates to the convention to meet in San
Jose, June 25th, to consider the question
of constructing the coast line from Los
Angeles to San Francisco. President
Baldwin, of the produce exchange, was
elected chairman, and T. G. Friedlander
secretary of the exchange, was elected
secretary. On motion, the appointment
OF five delegates was left to the chair
man, and the meeting adjourned.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-17
A DISMANTLED VESSEL.
The German Bark Adamant Adrift and
Abandoned.

SAN Francisco, June 16.-The British
ship Drumellan arrived in port today
from Cardiff. On March 18th heavy
thunder storm, with lightning and rain,
was encountered. Three water spouts
came up astern of the vessel, but were
broken with the aid of gun carried on
board. From the cape to 80 degrees
south latitude, in the Pacific ocean, the
ship met with succession of gales. On
April 18th the Drumellan passed the
German bark Adamant, of Hamburg,
abandoned. Her mainmast and mizzen-
topmast were gone. The hull was in
tact, and in good condition. The bow
spirit was gone, the foretopmast lying
across the deck, the mainmast gone over
board, and sail lashed over the stump
of the mainmast. No signs of life were
visible.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-17
AFRICAN DIFFICULTIES.
An Alleged English Invasion Causil
Great Excitement.

An Alleged English Invasion Causing
Great Excitement.
LONDON, June 16.-It is rumored that
troops are fastening from Mozambique
to Angola to repel an alleged English in
vasion. Lieutenant Continho has gone
to the Shire district at the head of 1,500
well-armed men, to attack the Mako
lolos.
1t is rumored that two regiments of
infantry, battery of artillery and 100
marines will be sent to Mozambique.
Quillimane advices say the governor and
posse have decided to organize col
onial marine service and irregular forces
for the Zambesi also to suppress Eng
lish coin and adopt other measures to
boycott the English. The British vice
consul has been compelled to quit his
residence and take refuge at the Italian
consulate,
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-17
Race War Over a Keg of Beer.

haee WAT Over keg OF Beer.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala, June 16-A pitched
battle between negroes and white men
was fought this morning at Brookside,
a mining town sixteen miles west of
here. Tom Redmond, the leader of the
negroes, was killed, and Jimmy
We're slightly wounded. Tom Ayers
whites, who threatened to lynch them.
The sheriff sent force of twenty men
to the scene, but at last accounts they
had not succeeded in arresting them.
The trouble was caused by keg of
beer
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-17
FIELDS AFLAME.
Thirteen Miles of Grain Fields Burned
Over Near Merced.

MERGED, CAL, June 16.-This after
noon G. G. Smiths house, five miles
south OF this city, caught fire from
defective fue, and was totally destroyed.
A high wind was blowing, and the fire
spread to the barn, and from that to the
grain fields. The fire ragged five hours,
burning grain stacks and fields, until a
strip thirteen miles in length had been
laid in ashes. At one time it looked as
if the entire country between Merced
and Chowchilla creek would be devas-
tated. People hocked toward the fire in
all directions, and soon thousand men
were engaged in fighting the flames. The
wind died away at sunset, and the line
of fire having reached the railroad track
and county road, a clear space two hun
dred feet wide, the flames were brought
under control. The loss is about $780,
600; insurance small.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-17
Building stopped at Denver,

DENVER, Colo, June 16.-The plum
bers to the number of 800 quit work
this morning and joined the striking
carpenters and mill men. Several gangs
of bricklayers, fathers and hod-carriers
also quit work. All the labor unions
held meetings yesterday, donated money
to aid the strikers, and passed resolu-
tions declaring their sympathy with
them. OF the many buildings in the
course of construction, there is not one
upon which work was being done today.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-17
HANGED BY A MOB.
An Ex-Member of the Louisiana Legis-
lature Lynched..


New ORLEANS, June 16.-George
Swayne (colored) ex-member of the Lou
isiana legislature, was lynched at East
Feliciana yesterday. He had been
arrested, charged with being
dangerous and suspicious character,
when he was taken by the mob from
the officers and hanged. Swayne was
distributing circulars to the negroes in
the parish, advising them not to take
part in the election for state
senator to fill a vacancy,
which comes off tomorrow, as it
was purely Democratic factional fight.
A short time ago several leading
white citizens of East Feliciana sent a
letter to member of the Louisiana lot
terry, warning him against attempting to
send emissaries to that section to inf1u-
ence votes for the lottery, and it is
alleged Swayne was ON mission OF that
sort.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-17
Cruiser Contracts Awarded.

WASHINGTON, June 16.-The secretary
of the navy today directed the award of
the contract for the S,100-ton armored
cruiser to Cramp & Sons, of Philadel-
phia, at their bid of 81, 1856, 900, and the
contract for the 5,500-ton cruiser, No. 6,
to the Union Iron Works of San Fran
cisco, according to the departments
plans and specifications, at their bid of
SI 146 600
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-17
To Prevent Timber Fires.

WASHINGTON, June 16.-The president
transmitted to congress today a COM
munication from the secretary of the in
terror, relating to the destruction by
fires, carelessly kindled, of timber upon
public lands. The president expresses
the opinion that if the proper penalties
wereimposed by law and few convic-
tions secured, much waste of forests
would be prevented.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-17
Convention of HOmmOpathists.

WAUKEsHA, Wis, June 16.-The ar
rivals of physicians to attend the
homeopathic convention have been
numerous, and prospects of successful
meeting are flattering. AT a meeting of
the institute held tonight, DR.. j. d.
Burk, of Cincinnati, was elected presi
dent, vice DIR. Sawyer Monroe, who is
seriously, if not fatally, i'll.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-17
Crocker and Fillmore in Oregon.

PORTLAND. Ore, June 16.-Colonel G.
f. Crocker, first vice-president of the
Southern Pacific Company, and General
superintendent Fillmore, of the same
company, arrived here today in a
special car from San Francisco The
object of their visit here is to attend
the annual meeting OF the Portland and
Willamette-valley Railroad Company
tomorrow, after which they will make
thorough inspection of the Southern
Pacific lines in Oregon.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-17
American Mackerel Thieves.

pondent at Little Lit s Lorraine, rn G. B. writes
On the 9th inst, three American fishing
vessels came into the harbor uncere-
moniously, cut away the nets and buoys
OF local fishermen, and hove the seines,
taking 900 barrels of mackerel.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-17
The Flood Estate.

SAN Francisco, June 16.-The exec
utors of the last will of James G. Flood,
deceased, have filed their final account
in San Mateo county, and petitioned for
their discharge and distribution of the
property among the heirs The account
shows that the amount of property, as
per inventory, is $2,231 1856. The total
claims allowed against the estate amount
to S5,)2 O73
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-17
Excitement in Wheat.

New York, June 16.-Considerable
excitement in wheat set in shortly after
noon, with sharp general pressure to
sell and a marked decline in prices. The
break was occasioned by large num-
Der of selling orders from outside mar
kets. Reports regarding the spring
wheat crop are exceptionally favorable.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-17
The Unhanny Gar.

LONDON, June 16.-The News's Berlin
correspondent says: The St. Petersburg
police have discovered widespread
conspiracy against the czar's life. The
imperial palace at Gatschina is under
mined. The guards at all the palaces
have been doubled. Several arrests have
been made.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-17
Ignorant Chinese Naval Officers.

HONG KONG, June 16.-Admiral
LANCER, the English commander of the
Chinese north coast squadron, has re-
signed. He gives as the reason that the
Chinese officers are insubordinate. The
prospects for the fleet are bad, as the
Chinese admiral and captains are totally
incompetent.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-17
The New go" Manager.

CHICAGO, June 16.-W. F. Merrill
general manager of the Kansas City, St.
Louis, st. Joseph and Council Bluffs
railroad, has been appointed general
manager of the Chicago, Burlington and
Quincy, to succeed e. z. Ripley, who
resigned June 1st.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-17
A Seyen-ROund Fight.

BUFFALO, June led Smith, of Dem
yer, defeated Jim DAILY, of Philadelphia,
in seven-round fight here tonight be-
fore the Arlington Club for purse of
81 300. Smith had the advantage of
the fight from the start. 1t is claimed
that Smith struck several foul blows,
but the referee would not allow them.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-17
A Horsethief Apprehended.

NAPA, June 16.-August Thorman
stole two horses and a colt from D. At
finger, of Yountville, early yesterday
morning, and tried to sell them within
ten miles of where he stole them. He
was arrested with the horses in his pos
session, and is now in Jail.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-17
His Head CruShed.

SAN Francisco, June 16.-John Collin
son, boiler-maker, while assisting to
place a boiler in the steamer Amador,
had his head crushed between the boiler
and an obstruction, and will probably
die.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-17
Sale OfXearlings.

New YORK, June 16.-The third an
nual sale of yearling property OF J. B.
Haggin, of the Rancho Del Paso, Cali
fornia, comprising 100 head, began this
forenoon. A large number of prominent
horsemen from all parts of the country
were present. Bidding was lively, and
the prices realized are considered very
fair
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-17
Steam Yacht Sunk,

DETROIT, June 16.--A small steam
yacht, bearing pleasure party, went to
the bottom of Lake st. Clair yesterday.
The entire party were reported to have
been drowned, but it was later learned
that all were rescued.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-17
Eyraud Starts for Paris.

HAVANA, June 16.-Eyraud, the
Frenchman who was arrested here May
Goth, for the murder in Paris of Geouff,
was turned over to French detectives to-
day and started on the way to Paris.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-17
Fatal Freight Wreck.
A TEN-ROUND DRAW.
A Los Angeles Pugi1ist Fights at Louis
vile, Kentucky.

LOUISVILLE, KY, June 16.-Charley
Daily, of st. Louis, and Billy Murray, OF
Los Angeles, fought ten-round draw at
the baseball park this afternoon, for
$500. They used four-ounce gloves, and
there was lively slugging from start to
finish. Both showed some con-
siderable science, but Daily
had the advantage in weight.
Murray landed heavily on Daily's mouth
in the first round, and scored clean
knockdown. First blood was drawn by
Daily in the third round. At the close
of the sixth, both were very tired. Daily
had bad cut over the left eye, and Muir
rays lips and right eye were cut and
swollen. In the tenth the men were 80
tired that their blows counted for little.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-17
PIumbers' Convention.

DENVER, June 16.-The eighth annual
convention of the National Plumbers
Association will be opened in this city
tomorrow. About 100 delegates are ex-
pected to be present, many of whom
have already arrived.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-17
Portland Election.

PonT1AND tssa11 ore, June Ell le'@vepy E little
today for three councilmen and a city
treasurer, the total vote being 3,548.
The Republicans elected their ticket.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-17
Cloak-Makers, Strike Spreading.

New YORK, June 16.-The strike of
the cloak-makers is spreading. One
thousand are already out, and it is ex-
pected the number will be increased to
eight thousand by the end of the week.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-17
A FAIR GUIDE.
Christopher Buckley Takes a
Bride at Boston.
Governor Waterman Disturbed
About Prize Fighting.
He Asks the General to
See What Can Be Done.
An Earnest Letter From the Chief Mag
ietrata-He
An Earnest Letter From the Chief Mag
istrate-He Asks That the Law
Be Invoked-Coast News.
Associated Press Dispatches.

BosToN, June 16.-The marriage of
Miss Annie Hurley, OF this city, and
Christopher A. Buckley, a wealthy
capitalist of California, took place at
the Cathedral of the Holy Cross today
After the ceremony breakfast was served
at Young's hotel. The couple left for
New York this afternoon, and will hold
a reception at tie Hoffman house to-
morrow
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-17
DiOceses limited.

ST.. LOUIS, June 16.-The Rome cor
respondent OF the Western Watchman
cables the following: The dioceses of
Omaha and Cheyenne have been united
under Bishop Burke, of the latter.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-17
Schooner Wrecked.

SYDNEY, June 16.--The steamer
Twoyangs, from Port Pirie, South Aus
tralia, for this place, has been wrecked
off Willoughby Cape. Part of the crew
are missing
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-17
The Bourroyne Reaches Port.

HAvRE, June 16-The steamer La
from New York, June 7th,
which was seen disabled and repairing
her machinery June Sth, arrived this
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-17
WoodIand Goes Democratic.

WOODLAND, Cal, June 16.-The first
city election under the new charter
passed off quietly today. The total vote
was 1l6. The Democrats elected every
officer.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-17
A Chinese Abductor.

New YORK June 16.-Lee Klie, charged
with abducting Chinese girl, Yuen 70,
holding her captive for year, was COM
mitted by the grand jury.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-17
Druids, Annual Session,

SACRAMENTO, June 16.-The grand
grove of the United Ancient Order of
Druids will open its twenty-sixth annual
session in the senate chamber here to-
morrow.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-17
STANLEY'S FUTURE.
He Accepts the GovernOrship of tn,
Congo Free State.

BRUSSELS, June 16.-Stanley has been
rendered and accepted the governor
generalship of the Congo Free state.
He will not enter upon his duties until
the beginning OF 1891 unless called upon
to resume them earlier by King Leo
pold. After his marriage he will 60 to
the United States, and remain till he
assumes his duties.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-17
Earthqnake In Ouebec.

CUSHING, Quebec, June 16.-An earth
quake was felt here at 7 O'Clock this
morning. 1t moved east to west.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-17
MORE DISASTERS.
A BURLINGTON FLYER STRIKES A
DEFECTIVE RAIL.
The Train Ditched-Passengers Cut and
Bruised, but None Fatally Injured.
Fatal Freight Wreck in Tennessee.

Council BLUFFS, Iowa, June 16.-This
morning the Burlington flyer was
wrecked near Island Park station by a
defective rail. The baggage car, coach,
chair car and smoker were turned over
into the ditch. A number OF passen-
gers were cut and bruised, but none
fatally.
Fatal Freight Wreck.
PADUCAH, KY, June 16.-A freight
train on the Newport News and Missis-
sippi Valley railroad was derailed at
Kerrville, Tenn, this morning. The
engine and ten cars were wrecked badly.
Engineer Gwynn Perkins and an un-
known negro tramp were crushed to
death. Rush Marshall, fireman, was
fatally hurt.
The advocate., 1890-12-24

tlon, 70 meet at Cincinnati, Ohio, on
Monday, February 80, 1891, 10 discuss
present and prospective vital questions,
/, as chairman Of tho peoples state CEN
trRl committee Of Kansas, do hereby rec
ommend that the Peoples Congressional
district committee Of each Of the seven
Congregational dlstriclb OF the STATE, shall
provide measures for the selection OF one
or more delegates from the district 10 at
tend said conference.
And / further would call for a meeting
to be held at Topeka, on Saturday, jan
uary 10, 1901, Of the members Of the
peoples state central committee for the
purpose OF selecting two delegates at
large 10 attend the sald Cincinnati con-
ference. 8. w. CHASE.
Chairman Peoples Party State Central
Committee.
The advocate., 1890-12-24
Well Measured Resolutions from AtOhlsOr
County.

WeAA NAehbuEou ANoboAWbAomh from AUCMAh0m
County.
Mr.. N. ID. Kistler, of Good Intent,
Atchison county, the secretary OF the
Atohlson County Farmers' Alliance and
Industrial Union, sends the following
resolutions that were adopted by that
body:
Resolved, That Senator Ingalls, has proved
himself TO be a representative and 8avant of
eastern railroad mOnopOlists, bankers and
manufacturers, and a traitor 20 Kansas
farmers, wheat, corn and beef raisers and
producers whom he represents and by whom
no was elected, any Kansas man OF intelli-
gence who votes for Ingalls, proves himself
traitor TO his constituents.
Resolved, That the members Of the Farm
ers' Alliance, with full confidence In the
principles and national importance Of their
organization and integrity Of their prinOi-
Piles, invite all democrats and republicans TO
join them at once and become endorsers OF
alliance principles and objects, 10 help TO
rescue state legislatures and Congress from
control by combined milliOnaires, who have
been running the states and government in
their own interest, TO enrich themselves by
AgbFAhk uAAo ukAA9AApuAeA hAUunoo AA uAA Uuu=
sible ways, in bank monopOlies, protection
to manufacturers, and tariff robbery OF
the masses on everything they buy and di.
minish prices on all farm products for sale.
Resolved, That we are in favor OF the
Australian system Of ballot voting, such 40
Massachusetts and Indiana have adopted,
and which on the last election proved tri-
umphant state success, That we heartily
instruct our representatives in the next leg
islaturs 10 obtain from Massachusetts, copy
Of the law, and adopt it at once, and thus
emanoipate all voters from party diCtatiOn.
Resolved, That we are in favor of choking
TO death at once the robber system OF school
book monOpolies; chat school books should
be furnished TO all at cost, which would be
at least One-tenth Of the diCtoted prices of
the robbers and thieves known as the com
bined school book monopolists. Our legis-
lature should destroy this school book mo-
nopoly by prompt and severe legislation.
The people have stood it as long as they will
submit to do so.