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Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-03-02
STORMS AT SEA.
A TempestuOus Season On
the Atlantic.
MANY DISASTERS REPORTED,
Great Rardships Endured by Mar
iners-A British Crews
Experience.

Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD.
New YORK, March NEARLY every
vassel which came to port during the
past four months brought tales of terrific
weather at sea, but IL is doubtful if any
reported such hardships as were endured
by Captain Smith and seven sailors who
came to port few days ago after losing
two shipmatee and leaving the Inflated
British bark Meteor at the bottom of the
ocean. For twenty-three days in gale
of wind they hove to under
heavy canvas, then one of the
officers and a member of the ships
crew were swept overheard by high
waves and drowned. They we're nine
davs surrounded by icebergs and field
of ice over fifty miles long. The rudder
was carried away and the bow and sides
of ths ship were crushed in. Then they
we're rescued by friendly steamer, just
az their own vessel was about to sink
from under their very feet. That is the
story of their sufferings. Their experience
in the ice was particularly thrilling.
Once after they managed to clear the
field, sailing vessel was discovered a
few miles distant. Signals of distress
were made, but the stranger sailed on.
leaving the hapless men to their fate.
The vessel was leaking badly, and they
had to work constantly at the pumps.
Fortunately for them, few hours later
the British steamer Marengo hove in
sight and took them off.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-03-02

RESIDENTS on the line of First street
west of Broadway are little restive al
the lack of interest displayed in official
quarters about the opening of that street.
The fact that 80 much is being done to
get thoroughfare made along Second
street does not tend to lessen this feeling
of dissatisfaction along the rival
avenue. 1t is the opinion of many
of these people that the First street
proposition is pigeon-holed some
where in the intricate mazes of the city
hall by some one who is personally in
terested in the opening of Second street,
or by some one who has friends along
that street. Toe First street people
want to know how it is that their affair
is not kept at least fully abreast of the
other. and who is to blame for the
delay? What is the matter, any way :?
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-03-02

OUR columns today contain report OF
the aims and objects Of the Chamber of
Commerce, and OF the work done by this
organization. The showing is an excel
lent one, and will bespesk for the Cham
Der the hearty cooperation of all who
have the welfare of this city and of the
surrounding section at heart. The new
Secretary is devoting his energies heart
and soul to his work, with the result of
very largely increasing the membership,
and slso of devising new channels
through which the work of the organiza-
tion may be successfully carried on. A
carefully prepared pamphlet on the at
fractions of this section is about ready for
distribution, and meantime valuable
printed matter is being scattered broad
cast through the agency of California on
Wheels.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-03-02
HIS ACCOUNTS SHORT,
PRISONERS TRANSFERRED.
Big Fellows to FolSOm-Smau Ones
10 San Quentin.

SACRAMENTO, CAL, March 1.-The train
from Folsom this morning brought down
an extra Car filed with convicts, fifty in
number, who had been brought down to
be- taken to San Quentin. The men
were hard looking lot, many being
lifetimers, and all having long terms to
serve. A chain was run through the
handouts on the wrists of each of the men.
They were all attired in regular prison
garb and seemed to enjoy the glimpse of
the outside world, that was the only one
many of them will ever enjoy. None of
the prisoners were told who would be
transferred until O'Clock last night, al
though it was known among them all
that something in the nature of transfer
was to be made. Among the convicts
brought down today were twenty Chinese.
Fifty strapping convic:s from San
Quentin were brought up on the train
from San Francisco today, en- route for
Folsom. They were selected fo7 their
size and their knowledge of working in
granite quariies, while the gang taken
from Folsom were generally slight built
fellows who are to be put into the State
iute mills,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-03-02
PACIFIC COAST.
A Sugar Refinery for South
ern California.
THE LATEST BAY CITY GOSSIP.
Silcott Net a PrisOner-Transfer of.
States Prison COnvicts and
other Items.

Associated Press Dispatches to THE HERALD.
SAN Francisco, March 1.-The own
ers of the California sugar refinery, it is
stated, propose to organize the Occidental
Beet Sugar Company and open new
refinery in Southern California. The
step will be consummated within a year.
Inc situation among the big sugar job
bers was unchanged to-day, and prices
are still in advance of what they were
before the "shut OUT"
PETITION FOR RELIEF,
A bill is now in process of preparation
here for presentation to Congress re-
questing relief to the extent of $500 600
for the sufferers in this city bv the finan-
cial operations of George M, White while
acting as clerk in the United States
Navy Pay Office. The petitioners are the
Masonic Savings and Loan and the Clay
street Savings Banks, the Pacific and
SWISS American Banking Corporations
and the Bank of British Columbia.
HIS ACCOUNTS SHORT.
John White, for more than twenty
years business manager of the Morning
Call, has severed his connection with
that paper, and his accounts, it is stated,
are undergoing an examination. 1t is
rumored that a shortage of $27 1000 exists
therein. He has transferred his entire
property to George K Fitch, proprietor Of
the Call.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-03-02
SLoSsoN Us CHAMPION.
"Wfzavd'' Schaeffer is Defeated I'm
the Bix Billiard Tsurnament.


New YORK, March 1.-Dsly and Cat
ton played in the billiard tournament
this afternoon. Score: Cation, 500;
Daily, AL. Averages: Cation. Is s SO !;
Daily, IA 90 80. Highest runs: Cation,
90 and 81; DAILY, so and IS.
Tonight was the last regular game
here of the tournament, and this, to-
getaer with the fact that the game was
between the great players Schaeffer and
Slosson, drew tremendous crowd. Bet.
ting was heavy, with Schaeffer slightly
the favorite. They PLAYED 14.inch bslk
line. Slosson led off and scored 2. The
Wizard" failed to score. In the
second inning Slosson made a
run of 1856. The "Wizard" made his
first two point in this inning.
In the third inning Slosson made 2 and
Schaeffer 10s. Neither scored in the
fourth inning. In the fifth Slosson made
6, while Schseffsr failed to score. Each
made II in the next inning. In the sew
enth ipning Slosson scored 20 and
Schaefer H. Schaefer missed a shot,
and threw off his dress coat impatiently.
Slosson made 2 in the next inning. and
on the third shot made a miscue Schae-
fer followed with run OF 5. In the
ninth Slosson made II, and Schaeffer
failed to score. Slosson opened the tenth
Inning with run of 43, while the "Wiz-
ard" made only 4. Sosson made in
the next inning, and Schaeffer reduced
his opponents lead by run of 40. Ii,
the twelfth inning Slosson made 3 and
missed, leaving set up. Schaef-
fer started out as if to make
a big run, with the balls together
in the corner, but kissed out on the
third shot. At the nineteenth inning
} the score was, Sloason 300, Schaeffer 229.
In the twenty-fourth inning Slosson
made run of 30. This gave him lead
of 146. Schaeffer made on his last
shot, He got the balls frozen in the
corner, and the referee spotted them,
and he failed to make another point.
J In the twentv-sixth inning Slosson scored
i and Schseffer 8. Slosson added so 70
his score in the next two innings while
Schaeffer made 33 in the twenty seventh
inning. In the thirtieth inning Slosson
made 16 and Schaeffer z, making the
score for Slosson 453, against 3l3 for
Schaeffer. In the thirty-irst inning
Slosson made the requisite 81 to put him
out. The score was, Slosson 500, Schaef-
fer 313. Averages, Slosson 16 4.31
Schaeffer 10 80. DAILY, Ives and Cat
ton are now tied for third place. To-
night they decided not to play off the
tie, but to divide the third and fourth
money, amounting to $1,000, among
Themselves
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-03-02
SUNDAY. MARCH 9, 1890,
The Trick I'm the wording of the
Sewer Ordinance.

After the publication of the so-called
Herring sewer committee report, in view
of the fact that different plans were
therein discussed for disposing of the
sewage, and in view of the fact that many
citizons favored other disposition of the
sewage than the expensive cutfall to-
Ballona, doubtfclly recommended by that
committee, the City Council resolved,
and led the people of this city to believe
that they would accord to them the priv
ilege of voting separately for or against the
Internal sewer system and for or against
: the Ballons sewer, as their judgment
should dictate. This promise satisfied
: the people at the time, and made them
hope that there might be some honesty
9 and fairness about the Council in this
sewer bond matter, after all.
The delusion was dispelled when upon
the internal system, it WAS found the
trainers of this ordinance had adroitly
attempted to tie it to the Ballons outfall
so as to make the internal sewer system
useless, unless the Baliona sewer be
also adopted.
That the ruling powers in the Council
attempted to do this, is palpable fact.
That it was an attempted evasion of their
promise to the people, is also palpsble
fact. That they have failed to effect
that purpose, is also fact. Fortunately
the voter can consistently vote for the
internal sewer system, and against the
Bsllona outfall.
The only consequence effected by this
trick of the Council will be that it will
cost the city unnecessarily some $4,000
or $50, 900 more than it should have cost
If the location of certain intercepting
sewers had properly allowed some
latitude SO as to fit other systems OF
sewer disposal, as we'll as the Ballona
outfall.
Fortunately, it is still practicable,
although somewhat more expensive than
it should have been, to connect these in
tercepting sewers with one or more dis
posing sewers for utilizing the sewage on |
sewer farms, or for depositing it in the
wet season in the river-bed, where it is
nUw being deposited.
We can scarcely doubt that the people
of this city will gladly prefer the alter.
native OF standing the aforementioned |
unnecessary expense of $40, 600 or $50 600
rather than be driven to vote $69s ,775 |
Ballona outfall bonds to be administered |
on by the devisors of such trick.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-03-02
The ". M. @. A. Convention.

SANTA Rosa, CAL, March 1.-The con-
vention of the Young Mems Christian
Association for the Northern district of
California was called to order this morn
ing. A. H. Fish, of San Francisco, pre-
sided over the convention. The follow
ing committees we're appointed: On cre-
dentials-E. W. Wadsworth, Sacra-
mento; W. @. Ives. San Francisco; A.
P. Alexander, Oakland. Committee
on resolutions-J g. Chours, San Fran
cisco; A. Anthony, Oakland; A. Fay,
San Francisco; L. Rogers, Santa Cruz.
S. M. Sayford, of Massachusetts,, delivered
an address. Secretary Ii. j. Mccoy, of
San Francisco; Dr. E. r. Ollie, of Oak,
land; Bevier, of San Jose, and other
persons distinguished in the work are
present. Tonight speeches were made
by number of delegates.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-03-02
Think of the TaXpRVerS.

In discussing the sever proposition
there are really only two considerations
that are worth much. One is the pri-
mary and essential point in the whole
matter, the needs of the city. Not one
dollar ought to be spent that is not down
right necessity. There are times when
the business of community is so large
and prosperous that little extravaganza
more or less does not amount to much.
Such time is not that which we are
passing through here now. Business ie
80 quiet and 30 little prosperous that it is
a difficulty of no small degree to make
the ends meet. This is particularly
true of real estate in the city, ia which
there is absolutely no movement. The
holders are all practicing the most rigid
economy to keep their heads above
water. 1t is all very we'll to talk about
the small amount the bonds will add to
the taxes. People who are only limited
by the play of their Imagination and the
blank paper at hand may easily figure
out the amount as low as they like. But
small as it may be under any possible
circumstances, yet it may be the last
straw that breaks the back of the already
overburdened taxpayer. Many piece OF
property has gone to sale this year
where the poor man who owns it could
not raise even S. to keep his lot out of
the Tax Collectors hands. Once sold,
the amount is increased 30 much that
the redemption of the property is almost
impossible. Here is case that came
up only yesterday in the transfer of lot
sold couple of years ago for taxes. The
original amount was only So As, but to
Clear the title yesterday cost $35. The
owner has never been able to do it until
the property was sold, and he sold
at a sacrifice in order to save
the property at all. Just such little
things often deprive man of
his home. If the interior system is
voted at this time there will be no claim
for voting for the other bonds, excepting
on their merits, as this will provide
labor for the unemployed. There will be
every reason, on the contrary, to vote
them down, unless it can be shown that
they are absolutely necessary at this
time. Here the other main considera-
tion will come in play, the interests of
the taxpayers. If they are to stand the
tax for interior sewers, they should by
all rules of justice and right be excused
from bearing further burden at time |
when monev ia ao scarca and hard IN
come by.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-03-02
PAINS should be taken to bring to pe

PAINS should be taken to bring to per-
fection every bit of fruit in all the
orchards of California this year. The
cold wave now sweeping all the States
east of the Rocky mountains, coming as
it does after the fine weather of the
earlier part of the winter, is likely to
blight the whole fruit crop in that region.
Our fruit should be not only nursed to a
high state of perfection, but preparations
should also be made to cure all that is
not shipped East in the natural state.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-03-02
Startling Evidence.

ASHLAND, Wis, March 1.-Evidence
of startling nature was given today by
j. @. Lemon, brother of the attorney in
the Hurley bank robbery case. He said
that two weeks before Christmas Ed H.
Goodland came to him with proposition
to make $4,000 apiece, saying Cashier
Reynolds had offered him that much to
help rob the bank. Witness asked Good.
land if Perrin had anything to do with
the scheme. and was told that he knew
nothing about it. Defendant Edward
Baker said he came to Hurley broke and
went to Perrin for help, because he had
known the latter for twelve years. Per-
rim, witness testified, gave him 81 500 to
buy saloon.e This. less the cost of the
license and other minor matters, was the
money he had on his person when ar.
rested. Baker endeavored to establish
an alibi by testifying that he was at the
theater at the hour Of the robbery.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-03-02
Not S1lCOtt.

PORTLAND, Ore, March III. A. Moss
was seen this evening and says he is
quite positive that the man arrested at
Toledo is none other than G. F. Shafer,
to whom he gave letter of recommend
alton last Septemb Der.
CHEHALIs, Wash, March 1.-The man
arrested at Toledo yesterday for Silcott
was brought here. A letter was found
on his person written on the O. R. and
N. paper. The letter had been signed, Fl A .
Moss, Portland, Oregon, September,
1889, recommending @. F. Shafer as
being trustworthy. The prisoner finally
admitted that his correct name was
Shafer,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-03-02
a slow at the bucket shops.

Chicago, March IA new blow was
struck at the bucket shops today by the
Board of Trade. The directors of the
board this afternoon at a meeting de-
cided to abolish the gathering and dis
semination of quotations. The destruc-
ton of the elaborate system now in vogue
is to begin March 1st. What, if any
thing, will be substituted can only be
surmlsed. Most people believe the ces-
sation will bs only temporary, and that
after having broken up the advantages
now enjoyed by the bucket shops by
reason Of the various ipjunctions, the
board will resume the service.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-03-02
DAN BURKE,s DANGER.
A Mob Thtrsting for the Unfafthfu
messenger,s Blood.

PREscorT, Ariz., March dan Burke,
through whose negligence, it is alleged
the residents at the lower dam of the
Walnut Grove Water Storage Company
failed to bs notified of the danger in
time to escape the food, was brought
to town today in custody of officers.
1t is alleged that he was placed in jail
simply to protect him from the ven
gesnce of the mob, who threaten to
lynch. Sheriff O'Neil is expected back
in day or two, and some disposition
will then be made of Burke.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-03-02
Got the Drop ON Him.

OGDEN, Utah, March 1.-Pat Des.
mond, formerly City Marshal of Pueblo,
was shot dead here last night by T. s..
Todd. Desmond came here some months
ago and started saloon. Todd had
worked at the resort as a barkeeper.
The two men met late last night at a
saloon and quarreled over a business
matter. Desmond started to draw gun.
but Todd got the drop on him aud fred
four sh ots in quick succession. He is in
custody,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-03-02
Murder and Lynchtnp.

SALIDA, COL, March 1.-Rumors have
been received here regarding murder
aud the lynching of the murderer, last
night, at Vslie station, few miles below
here, A. M. Wasson, who runs saloon
and dance house, got into quarrel with
railroad man working with crew broad
gauglng the railroad, and the railroad
man knocked Wasson down, whereupon
Wasson drew revolver and shot the
fellow, who died almost i'm mediately. A
crowd soon gathered, took Wasson out
and hanged him to pine tree near the
scene of the murder.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-03-02
The Me.as Lush with Vegetation

We have never before seen the mesas
of this county so luxuriantly covered
with dense vegetation as they are the
present season. A recent visit to that
section of the county lying east of New
river showed US that the extensive plains
reaching to the Santa Ana in one direc'
ton, and from the Whittier foothills to
Artesia in the other, were one mass of
alflerilla and clover, which hundreds OF
thousands of cattle would hardly phase,
SO lush and abounding is the feed. There
is not an acre of the three or four hun
dred Thousand acres of mesa in that Sec
ton which would not produce a large
crop of grain this year if it were plowed
and planted. And we are glad to say
that many E1ore acres of this rich land
have been, and will yet be, plowed this
year than ever before in the past. The
abundant rains have raised the under
ground water lines in the mesas
almost to the surface, so that
they may in reality be considered
as bottom lands for several years
to come, for even if only moderate fall
of rain should occur the next two OF
threeyears, it will be sufficient to bring
| the water line to the surface and render
the mesas productive to the husband
1 man. Never was there 80 inviting 6
year to plant out trees, and we were glac
to note that wherever farm had beer
started the owner was laying part of i
out to orchard. What an astonish
ling change might be made il
our messs if in the next two O
three years in which the grounc
will be well supplied with moistur,
there should be an extensive movemen
to plant out trees? The forests tha
would surely arise would cause az entir
climatic change in this usually arid belt
and the precipitation that has heretofor
been 30 small would be 80 far increase,
that there would be but little danger il
the future of disastrous dry seasons
Let US hope that advantage will be take
of the opportunity to plant trees exten
sively this and the next several season
on the mesas. Groves of eucalypt
would come up by magic, and the valu
of these trees as fuel, when we conside
their rapid growth, renders them a mos
profitable branch of husbandry.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-03-02
A mateur Athletes.

WILMINGTON, Del, March 1.-The
Board of Managers of tine Amateur Ath-
letic Union of the United States. met
here tonight. The case of Patrick Cahill,
the boxer, of the Scottish American Ath-
letic Club. who is charged with profess
sionalism, was ordered continued until
conclusive proof as to his innocence is
given. The North American Turnerbund
was elected to embership. The ques-
ton of amalgamating the Western Asso-
citation Of Amateur Athletes and ANA
teur Athletic Union, was referred to the
committee Oh organization.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-03-02
CANADIAN INDEPENDENCE.
L League Formed to Bring IL
ADDnt.

New YORK, March IA Montreal
special says: A league has been formed
here to bring about toe Independence OF
Canada by 1892. All the American
powers are to be asked to exert their
moral influence and, if needs be, con-
certed action to free the country from
the last vestjge of European rule on the
continent. The league will have united
with it all the liberal clubs in the coun-
try. The American universities are to
be invited to cooperate, as well as po-
liticsl bodies, who have for their object
the bringing about of the final triumph
of democratic institutions throughout
the world. The league will be under the
control of supreme council, whose
actions will be kept secret. This new de-
parture, coming after the recent actions
of the liberal clubs in declaring for in
dependence, causes much comment here.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-03-02
Robbed a O,tv m,rsb.,

CHEHALIs, Wash., March 1.-While
Joseph Wardell, Marshal of Winlock was
on.his way to Toledo last night on horse
back, he was approached by two high.
waymen, who ordered him to halt. The
Marshal fred at the obbers, who returned
the fire, one bullet striking him on the
chest and knocking him from his horse
They then robbed him of $4,000 and
watch, and taking the horse, disappeared.
Wardell is not seriousl. injured.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-03-02
TRIEF AND SEDUCER.
Why Ross Carter skipped on the
\ Eve of His Wedding.

BUFFALO N Y March l. R ,ss Carter.
telegraph operator from Cincinnati, was
arrested here yesterday, charged with
having absconded with 1895 belonging
to Miss Allen, whom he was about TO
marry. Garter became engaged to her
last summer. The day before Thanks.
giving she drew the money from the
bank and turned ii over to MIN for safe.
keeping. Carter fed with it the night
before the wedding, leaving his wedding
suit on his bed. 1t was supposed he had
been robbed and murdered, but detect
ives finally located him here 1t now
appears that Carter seduced another girl
in Cincinnati, named Johnston, and she
being in an interesting condition. he was
between the horns of dilemma. All
the stolen money was recovered but 800,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-03-02
SOUTHERN COLD WAVE.
The Coolest Nprtng Opening Ever
known Ina the south.

AhOWh In the south.
WASHINGTON. March 1.-The eignal
Office furnished the following information
today: Temperature reports this morn
ing showed for the opening dav of spring
the lowest Temperatures ever known from
New Orleans and Brownsville, Texas,
where freezing weather prevails, north
ward to Keokuk and Des Moines, Iowa.
where temperature of minus eight de-
grees was reported. The peratures
over Louisiana, Arkansas and Eastern
Texas ranged from four to thirteen de-
grees lower than ever before. Severe
frosts occurred in Georgia.
PETERSBURG. Va, March This city
was visited today by one OF the heaviest
snow storms ever seen here. 1t is still
showing tonight.
New ORLEANS, March 1.-The weather
this morning was the coldest of the sea.
son throughout Louisiana and Mlssis-
sippi, the mercury at all points outside
OF this city going below 80, and doing
great damage to cane, corn, vegetables,
etc