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Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-04
Along Backward stride.

1t is only by gross perversion of the
meaning of the Constitution that the
hordes of election officers proposed bv
Sherman's bill could be endowed with q
life tenure, as this bill contemplates.
The officers under this bill would
be subject to removal the sane
as the officials who hold under the
-Four Years. Tenure act, the let.
ter of which is violated every dsy. Con-
gress could not fix any tenure Of Office.
long or short, which should undertake
to limit the Presidents power of an.
pointment and removal. This bill
is a long backward stride to the prin-
ciples of ancient Federalism. A dis.
tinguished Republican statesman said.
not many years ago, that the political
principles of Alexander Hamilton were
constantly gaining ground, while the
principles of Thomas Jefferson were
waning. So far as the intelligent masses
OF this country are concerned, the declar.
alton of the late President Garfield was
not true. The vital principles of Jeffer-
sonian Democracy are steadily gaining.
not merely in this country, but throuph.
out the civilized world.-[PhiladelpRia
Record.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-04
WOMEN CHLOKOFORmED.
A My steriOus Tragedy at Trenton
New Jersey.

TRENTON. N. j., January 3.-The dead
body of Mrs. Knif1in, wife of DR.. Arthur
s. Kniffin, was found on The floor of her
bedroom this morning. Near by lay the
unconscious figure of young lady who
had been staying with the family. Both
had apparently been chloroformed.
Miss Purcell after some efforts was re,
vived. She said during the night
she was awakened by Mrs.
Kniffin, who was screaming, that
there were burglars in the house. Miss
Purcell sprang from bed to call for help,
but was seized by a man, who applied
the drug to her face. Mrs. Kniffin was
seized by another man, who pressed the
end of bed.quilt saturated with chloro-
form to her nose. That is the last Miss
Purcell remembered till resuscitated by
the physicians. The whole house was
in great confusion, every drawer being
emptied and the furniture scattered
about.
Miss Pursell had almost entirely re-
covered from her prostration this even
ing. She still insists on the truth of hel
story of burglary, although the police can
find 30 little to justify this theory that
they are not looking for the alleged bur
glars. DIR. Kniff1n reached Trenton from
Broadway tonight, and was Immediately
taken under escort of detectives to the
Police Station and subjected to private
interview. The police say the doctor is
not under arrest.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-04
Diaboifcal Treatment,

WHEATON, Ills, January 3.-Ths State
Board of Charities. by direction of the
Governor, is investigating the manner OF
caring for insane patients at the poor.
house. The evidence shows that two
violently insane women were confined in
zinc-lined cells with no closets or other
necesearies; that the cells were cleaned
only once or twice q month, and the
women bathed once q week, by male
attendants, there being no female help
that these women tore the clothes they
wore off and remained in the cells naked
that one had her hands tied behind hel
and took her food from plate on the
floor with her teeth, like dog. The
managers say the place-is not intended
for insane, and they could do no better
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-04
BEYOND THE ROCKIES.
The Senatorial Contest in
the Buckeye State.
A JOB PUT UP ON MR.. BRICE
Treasurer Burke's Painful Situation
Down in Guatemala.
Eastern Echoes.
Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD.

Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, January 3-There is
no appreciable change in the relative
strength of the Senatorial candidates,
but great deal of work has been done.
An effort was made early in the day to
create sensation in business way by
trying to force Calvin s. Brice to settle
ment in connection with the old Lake
Erie and Western railway. Brice was
President of the Lake Erie and Western
before the reorganization after the re-
ceivership, and still holds that position
His callers were V. G. Ward and J. c..
Crossman, local ticket brokers. Ward
accosted Brice, and after inquiring into
his business relations, presented a roll
of old coupon tickets, nearly 400, which
he said had been repudiated, and de.
manded settlement. He said he pro
posed to hold Brice responsible, and tbs
latter replied that he knew nothing
about it, but if he had claim
about which there was a dispute
he should bring suit and proper settle
ment would follow. The friends O
Brice pay little attention to the per
formance and are proceeding with the
business before them.
1t is reported that ali the candidates
for Speaker of the House have with
drawn in favor of Hysell, who is Brice't
candidate. There is an unconfirmec
rumor that the Democrats will sea
Marquis for Lieutenant Governor, and
run Governor Campbell against Brice
for Senator.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-04

help. The sea was running high and
the waves were dsshing over the rock
The lifs-ssving station at the Cliff House
was notified.
An officer of the life-savinp station
ssid that the one boat used for snch
service was not in order to be- sent To
ssa, though be regretted the fact. No
other boat could reach the rock. The
night is one of the coldest of the season .
snd it is believed to be impossible for
the castaway to maintain existence until
daybreak. At the Merchants Exchange
the opinion was expressed that the un-
iortuuate was some fisherman whose
boat had been swamped, and who by
s1perhuman efforts had reached the
rock.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-04

WE HAD already learned by telegraph
how mild the weather was at the East on
Christmas day; but the New York pa
pers of the Goth, which are now at hand
say that the Thermometer registered 6E
degrees during the greater part of the
day, and the atmosphere was so sultry
that light summer clothing WAS neces.
sary for comfort. Nothing was ever
known like this before in that city
Christmas is usually noted for its hyper
borean fiercenesss and the warm wave
that passed over the East this time
gave the denizens of that re-
gion chance to compare their climate
with that Of Southern California. But
only for a day! Jack Frost soon re.
sumed his sway, and the normal cold,
snowy, blustery weather followed in the
wake of this one mild day. The New
Workers made 80 much ado about their
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-04
HAIL AND RAIN.
Heavy Storm Raging All Along
the Southern Coast.


the Southern Coast.
SAN Francisco, January 3.-Cold
winds have turned to rain which began
to fall this afternoon, after brief inter-
mission, into hail, and for about fifteen
minutes hail fell which covered the
ground with q white coat. Up to the
time the rain stopped this evening, the
total fall for San Francisco was 5.83
inches, or more than double the fall up
to the same time last year. The Signal
Service predicts a continuation of the
storm with no immediate prospects of
cessation.
The storm in the southern portion of
the State has caused so much damage to
the railroads that the mails for Santa
Barbara, Santa Paula, San Diego, Yen
tura and vicinity will be sent tomorrow
from this city by the steamer Corona,
which sails at II a. m.
SACRAMENTO, January 3.-There was a
heavy fall Of hail at half-past this after
noon, followed this evening by slight
rainfall. Total rainfall for season, IL II
inches.
STOCKTON, January 3.-A heavy rain
fell here today and this evening. The
rains in the foothills last night were very
heavy, filling all the streams.
FRESNO, Cal, January Sit rained
40 of an inch in the last twenty.four
hours. 1t is cold tonight with a eight
sprinkle of rain. Total to date, 8. so. 1t
is too wet for farmers to work. A few
days of clear weather, however, would
put things in go,d condition. Grass and
grain are growing finely.
BAKERSFIELD, January 3.-Rain has
fallen steadily all day. The first mail
arrived today from the south since De-
cember oath.
pasadena, January 3.-Raiu began
this morning and continued steadily all
day. Trains have been abandoned on
account of the roads being washed out.
SAN DIEGO, January "a heavy Wind
storm prevailed this afternoon and even
ing. On account of the storm north no
trains will arrive or depart tonight.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-04
A Painful situation.

New ORLEANS, January 3.-An even
ing paper says, according to an interview
with representative of the Honduras
Progress, newspaper published in
Tegucgalpa, Major Burke, the defaulting
State Treasurer of Louisiana, said rela-
tive to his return to Louisiana. that he
would probably not be able to leave his
Honduras interests until the beginning
of March, next. 1t was painful situ-
alton for him to be in, but he would have
to endure it for some months to come.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-04
AN AWFUL AVALANCuE.
seven People KILLED by a Sno
IF Slide at Sierra Ctry.

eefen FeOpte A1tfed by a Snow
# Slide at Sierra city.
SIERRA Cry, CAL, January "a fatal
and destructive accident occurred here
bday, whereby seven people lost their
lves-six women and one boy. -Four
louses were almost entirely wrecked
including the Roman Catholic church.
j sonwslide commenced at the Sierra
Suites fume and swept with terrific
brce, carrying everything before it.
some miraculous escapes from instant
teath occurred, but full and exact
PARTICULARS are yet unknown. One
(hinamsn is still buried, and little
erl. Willing hands came promptly to
he rescue and speedily got the bodies
fom the fatal drift. A spark of life still
pmained in two of the bodies, but rem.
e1ies proved unavailing. More slides
ae expected, and the gloom is deep over
tie entire community. Mrs. Rich, two
nughters and son are dead. Miss
Iyan, of Downieville, and the wife of T
] Mooney, with her daughter, Miss
Ethel Langdon, are also dead. The lat.
tr were old and respected residents
having lived here for thirty years.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-04

SECRETARY WINDOW thinks there is en-.
tirely too much specie in the sub treasury
at San Francisco, and has ordered the
transfer to the East of $2,0OO,0OO in gold
coin. Some idea of the tremendous i'm.
portance of San Francisco as CONNER
cial point may be formed from the fact
that there are at present in the govern
ment vaults in that city, $41, ,OO0. 900 in
gold and $66 100000 OF specie of all
kinds. This would make fine official
loot for soma adventurous nation with a
navy which should declare war against
the United States while the Golden Gate
is in its present defenseless condition,
and when added to the contributions
which would undoubtedly be levied on
the citizens of the place, it might tempt
the cupidity of almost any power.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-04

OUR esteemed contemporary, the E1.
press, calls the HERALD to task for nam
ing Mr.. Bookwaltsr, of Ohio, Mr.. Book
staver. lis quite likely that at the time
we had an oblique eye on the staver of a
fortune with which he is credited. If he
were within ear.shot, we should tender
him our profound apologies, but we
would not like to see him elected to the
United States Senate, all the same. The
Democracy of that great State are enti-
tied to whole United States Senator,
and ought not to be expected to divide
him with New York, which is altogether
too fresh in its aspirations to run the
country in the interests of Wall street.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-04
Keiiey,s Condition.

WASHINGTON, January 3.-Congress
man Kelley is slightly improved tonight
His throat trouble is not new develop
ment, as he submitted to surgica
operation for the removal of this growth
in 1888. About q week ago he con
tracted a heavy cold, which developed
into very severe case of intestinal
catsrrh, accompanied by copious and
obstinate diarrhea, which has resulted
in great weakness and general break.
ing down of the system.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-04
Another Colo mbian Seizure.

New York, January 3.-Another yes
sci flying the American flag, has beer
seized by the Colombian gunboat LIS
Popa. Advices have been received by
Schepp & Co., of this city, saying theil
vessel, Frederick L. Schepp, has beer
seized while calling for cocoanuts on the
San Bias coast. A dispatch from Waeh.
ington says the State Department has
little information in regard to the seiz
ures recently made by the Colombian
Government, but full particulars are ex'
pected daily.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-04
Unlucky Bridge Builders.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, January 3.-The
fifth span of the iron bridge being built
between Holyoke and South Hadley
Falls was blown down this morning
carrying down three men distance Of
seventy feet into the river. One was
killed and the othere hurt. Twenty five
other workmen were warned in time to
escape.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala, January 3.-An
unfinished trestle on the Brierfeld, Bloc.
ton and Birmingham railroad fell yester.
day morning, carrying down twenty-five
carpenters at work on the structure
David J. Webb and Carl Clark were
killed, and twenty others were injured.
Several of the injured may die.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-04
Not a Very Pleasant Tbourbt.

Before Dudley's visit to indianapolis
his friends at Washington declared tina,
President Harrison would not dare to al.
low his arrest. This estimate of the hold
of the briber on the President has been
justified. Dudley has gone to Indianap.
oils and come away again, in spite of war.
rants in the hands of the United States off,
cials and the efforts of the men who
swore them out to have them served. II
is not pleasant thought that one of the
most conspicuous criminals in the
country can force the President of the
United States to protect him by the
threat that if punished he will prove the
President porticeps crinsinis. Macon
Telegraph.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-04
Fire in an Asylum.

KANSAS Cry, January Sire in one
of the State asylums for the blind at Kan
sas City, Kansas, created some excite
ment this evening. The fire was in the
broom factory, having caught from a
defective fue. The inmates of the
asylum were removed before they were
told what was the matter, and 10 acci-
dents occurred. Loss small.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-04
Fire i'm n store.

CoLFAx, Wash, January 3. - Fire
broke out early this morning in the
general merchandise establishment of
Kuhn d Bowman, destroying almost the
entire stock. The fire originated in the
clothing department. Four clerks, in
cluding Mr.. Bowman, barely escaped
suffecation.
LATER-Kuhn & Bowman's store, with
its entire contents was destroyed; loss
about $75, 900, insurance $50 900.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-04
Canon Diablo Robbers,

PRESCOTT, Ariz., January 3.-James
Lee, of Mountain meadow Mormon mas
sacre fame, WAS lodged in Jail here last
night, charged with completely in the
Caf1on Diablo train robbery, last April.
Warrants had been out for some time for
the arrest of him and his brother. The
latter is still at large. At the time of the
robbery they we're running what is known
as Lees ferry, on the Colorado river
where the principals in the train robbery
are alleged to have received fresh horses
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-04
new York,s Death Rate.

New YORK, January 3.-Today was
balmy with sunshine such as never was
seen in New York City before at this time
Of year. The deaths today numbered
220, against 125 yesterday, and 165
Wednesday. This is something uuprece
dented at this time of year. Pneumonia,
bronchitis and consumption show an
increase over the standard. The mum.
Der of policemen reported sick is 357,
showing steady increase. The increase
in the number of deaths is attributed to
Ia grippe, and the diseases which follow
that malady.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-04

upon the complaint of an agent for q
certain brand of liquors. who alleged this
company was counterfeiting the brand.
The result was the discovery not only
OF counterfeits of this brand but of
nearly every other we'll known brand.
In some cases the cases for shipment
were initiated, and to protect them from
observation in transit were provi ded
with plain outer case.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-04
santa Barbara,. Isolat,on,

SANTA BARBARA, January 3.-The
break on the railroad near Camulos has
not yet been repaired. No trains or
mail> have arrived for twelve days.
Steamers from the north and south
touch here almost every day. A telegram
was today sent to the Postmaster General
at Washington, asking that the mail be
sent by steamer.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-04
Fire at Oakdafe.

OAKpALE, CAL, January 3.-Moulton's g
hall was destroyed by fire this evening.
The building, which was a two-story
frame structure, and owned by L. w.
Smallwood. was valued at $4,000; in.
sursnce, $1,500. E. B. Smallwood,
whose furniture rooms and undertaken q
rooms occupied the first floor, sustained
loss of $1,000, partly insured. Drs.
Endicott & Stratton, who occupied the
second floor. lost everything. They
were insured for $500.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-04
A Cuban Embezzicr.

NEW YORK. January 3.-The hearing
of Cortes, a Cuban official arrested last
night, charged with embezzlement, went
over until tomorrow in consequence of
the accused not having had time to see
counsel. The charge against Cortes ia
that he left Cuba, carrying with him
5000, 900 belonging to the city Of Havana,
and coupons taken from bonds valued at
$500 ono.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-04
The Eclipse Observers.

SAN FRANCISCO, January 3.-The fol-
bwing has been received here:
LICK OBSERVATORY, January 3.-Tele-
grams from the American and English
eclipse expeditions to Africa show that
these expeditions failed to aecure photo
iraphs of the corona, owing to cloudy
Weather. The cable between Cayenne,
South America, and Trinidad is broken,
and therefore no news has yet been re-.
csived from the eclipse parties sent by
the Lick Observatory and by the Royal
Astronomical Society to stations in South
America. (Signed) E. S. HOLDEN.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-04
. Cigarette Trust.

RICHMOND, Va, January 3.-The
American Tobacco Company, chartered
in New Jersey last week, is said to repre-
sent an immense cigarette trust. Allen
& Ginter, of this city; Duke & Son, of
Durham, N. c.; Kinney Brothers, of
New York and Richmond; Goodwin, of
New York, and Bonsack's Cigarette Ma
chine Works, of Lynchburg, are in the
combination.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-04
The Corn Corner Attacked,

CHICAGO, January "a blow at grain
corners from new direction was made
today in a suit begun by Samson & Co.,
who ask that Boyden & Co. be compelled
to disclose all of their transactions in
the corner in No. corn, in November,
and to make good the loss of SAC, 1000 sus-
tanned by complainante, who were pre-
vented by the corner from filling legiti-
mate contracts.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-04
The Strike Extending.

EVANSVILLE, Ind, January 3.-The
strike of the freight crews on the Mackay
system OF roads is spreading. Late to-
night it was learned from reliable
source that the switchmen, brakemen
and conductors on the Peoria, Decatur
and Evansville and the Air Line roads
have been ordered out. 1t is also under
stood that the men on the Cincinnati,
Wabash and Michigan, the latest acquisi.
ton of Mackay, will join the strik ers.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-04
Bold Burglary at Pomona

POMONA, CAL, January 3.-One of the
boldest burglaries ever committed here
was perpetrated at the residence of Mrs.
Sarah Davis last night. Notwithstand-
ing that the houee was occupied by sleep.
ing people, every room was ransacked, +,
and the thieves secured 81 ,050 and some
silver plate.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-04
Committed suicide.

PHILADELPHIA, January 3.-Willy Gay
lord, for years heavy manipulation of
railroad securities and an organizer of
railroad corporations, committed suicide
last night or this morning in a cell in
the County Prison. He was awaiting
trial on the charge of fraud in negotiat.
ing railroad lands,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-04
A PcriIous Factor in Lerislatiou

A PcriIOus Factor Ina Legislation.
In the earlier days of the Republic
when new State was admitted into the
Union it was the fashion to send the
brainiest men it had to the Senate. But
the fashion has changed. Look over the
list from the two Dakotas and Washing.
ton. They have picked out their richest
men. Speculators, corporation attor.
neys, land.grabbers, mine.owner or
cattle kings have pushed their way to
the front and have become q periloua
factor in all legislation affecting moneyed
or corporate interests. II Philadelphia
Record.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-04

sultry Christmas that one living here Is
lost in wonder at the excess OF ecstacy
into which they would go if they could
experience such winter seasons as We
enjoy in this matchless climate. Iner
mild Christmas day is like the sparrow
that didn't make summer; but they
are chuckling over it greatly.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-04
Pig Iron KeIiey,. MaIady,

WASHINGTON, January 3.-The Star
says Congressman w. D. Kelley, Of
Pennsylvania, has probably appeared on
the floor of the House for the last time.
He is suffering from virulent cancer in
the throat, and is too weak to be moved
from his apartments in the Riggs House.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-04
THE CALIFORNIA SAFE.
4 Broken shaft the Cause OF Hel
Delay.

DGhAYs
SAN Francisco, January 3.-The mx-
iety which has been felt here for the
safety of the steamer State of California
was allayed this afternoon by the receipt
of telegram from First Officer Stevens,
sent from Bowen's landing. about rev.
enty miles north of San Francisco, sat.
ing that the steamer had broken her
shaft, but was otherwise uninjured and
all on board were well. Stevens, with q
crew of four men, left the vessel in life
boat yesterday, and rowed seventy niles
to shore TO send the communication to
the steamship company's Office in this
city. He also carried ashore passenger
aboard the steamer, who gives the sol-
lowing particulars of the accident:
The State of California crossed he
Columbia river bar and put to sea about
8 O'Clock Sunday afternoon. The weather
was rather rough during the night, but
on the following day the steamer
made good time on her regular
course to San Francisco, until
5 p. M, when the shaft suddenly broke
just forward of the stern post, entirely
disabling the propelling power. The YES
sci was about thirty miles from shore at
the time, and Captain Ackley at once or
dered sail hoisted and took q south
westerly course, c c,ntinuing the same all
day Tuesday, until the vessel was about
seventy miles off shore and 18O miles
from San Francisco. The next day there
was not enough wind to give steerape
way, and the steamer merely drifted
about. Finally boat was sent ashore to
telegraph for assistance.
The tug Valiant was sent from, boso
this afternoon to tow the State of Califor-
MIA to this port. The revenue cutters
Rush and Corwin are already searching
for the delayed steamer, and may have
her in tow before the tug reaches her.
She is expected to arrive here tomorrow
morning.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-04
A Dry GOODS Fnilurc.

HFALDsBURG, January 3.-W. Rosen-
berg & Co.., the largest dry goods firm
of this city, made an assignment this
morning for the benefit of their creditors,
to B. Marks. The amount of their in.
debtedness will probably reach several
thousand dollars. The company has q
branch at Seattle, Washington.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-04
A Oonster KILLED.

SEATTLE, WASH, January 3.-Norman
D. Cox, aged IA, while coasting today,
ran his sled into telegraph pole. His
chest struck with such force that he
ruptured his heart, and he died in five
minutes.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-04

The railway situation as it stands this
morning may be briefly described as the
running of all trains suspended for fear
of washouts. 1t is not pleasant to be
obliged to state that the Northern Signal
Stations predict heavy rains for Southern
California for today,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-04
A Castawav.

SAN FRANCISCO, January Sword was
received at the Merchants. Exchange "a.
night that man, half naked, was seen
on rock nesr Point Benito, at the en-
trance to the Golden Gate, crying for
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-04
McD0Y and Gleanan.

SAN FRANCISCO, January SIT is an
nounced tonight that the Golden Gate
Club has succeeded in arranging match
for February 18th between Pete Mccoy
and Charlie Gleason.