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Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-24
PACIFIC COAST.
A Snide Railroad Scheme Ex-
posed.
Opening of the California
League Season.
Three Lives Lost by Fire at Sc
attic.
An Old Man Killed by a. Train-The Iron
Molders Strike Unchanged.
A Boy Drowned.
Associated Press Dispatches. |

SAN DIEGO, March PA copy of the
prospectus of the so-called Los Angeles,
San Diego and Yuma Railway Company,
circulated at Salt Lake City, Utah, has
been received here, wherein it is claimed
that the said company has the exclusive
franchise to liz miles of San Diego
waterfront, and all railroads entering
San Diego will have to pay it tribute
The prospectus offers stock in said rail
road for sale at Salt Lake City, and it is
probably also circulated in New York.
The claims in said prospectus are utterly
false. No exclusive franchise has ever
been granted to any part of the San
Diego water front. The prospectus's
claim that three and one-half miles of
railroad is already built is false. w. r.
Carlson, president OF said alleged com
pany, has laid a slipshod track Of that
length, large part OF which is private
property, and he and William Graves, of
New York, are trying to speculate upon
this as railroad Carlson is now sup
posed to be in New York exploiting the
scheme.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-24
GEN. SCHENCK DEAD.
The Diplomat, Soldier and Statesman
Dies Ripe in Years.


Dies Ripe in Years.
WASHINGTON, March 23.-General Rob
ert G. Schenck died at 6 O'Clock this
evening.
General Schenck had been suffering
from severe cold for several weeks, but
not alarmingly until the first part OF last
week, when bronchial complications,
soon followed by pneumonia, set in.
This morning diphtheric symptoms in
the throat appeared, and he sank rap
idly until the end came. His mind was
clear and bright to the last.
General Schenck was in his S1st year,
having been born at Franklin, Ohio,
October 4, 1909. He graduated from
Miami University in 1927, and remained
as a resident graduate and tutor three
years longer, then took up the study OF
law with Thomas Corwin, was admitted
to the bar and began the practice OF his
profession at Dayton, Ohio. He served
two years in the State Legislature, and
was elected to Congress as a Wing, serv-
ing from 1843 till 1851. Presi-
dent Fillmore then sent him to
Brazil as Minister Plenipotentiary.
While serving in this capacity he dis
tinguished himself as a diplomat by
taking conspicuous part in the nego-
tiationy of treaties with Paraguay, Uru-
quay and the Argentine Republic. After
two years in Brazil he returned to Ohio,
his native State, but took no part in
politics. When the civil war broke out
he at once offered his services to the
Government, and was commissioned
Brigadier-General by President Lincoln,
May II, 1861. He served with his brig
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-24
FOREIGN FLASHES.
RELIGIOUS AND STATE FESTIVITIES
AT BERLIN.
The Prince of Wales Present-Bismarck
Disappointed at Not Being Asked to
Reconsider His Resignation = Other
Items of Old World News.

BERLIN, March 23.-The "ordenfest"
was observed today with the usual
ceremonies. The Prince of Wales, En-
press Frederick and Chancellor Won
Caprivi were present at the services in
the chapel and afterwards at a state
banquet.
The Tossische Zeitung says Bismarck,
in answer to the Emperor's demand for
AZ explanation of his interview with
/ Windthorst, insisted that he should not
be controlled. He told the Emperor
he was quite ready to resign if his reten-
ton of Office was irksome that he only
retained it to fulfill his promise to EN-
peror William |. The Hamburger
Nachrchten declares that Bismarck was
deeply affected, and expected the En-
peror to ask him to reconsider bis
resignation.
1t is stated that Emperor William has
privately intimated to King Humbert
and Emperor Francis Joseph that there
will be no change in the German policy
in regard to the Triple Alliance.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-24
Thirteen Pairs.

Ladies will be interested to hear of the
thirteen pairs OF garters ordered for the
Princess Sophia of Prussia the bride of
the Duke OF Sparta, according to old
Hohenzollern custom. These were not
for wear, but for distribution as souye-
Mrs OF her marriage. In ruder times,
and even in less exalted ranks of life the
BRIDES garter was and is a kind of per-
quisite for the bridesmaids, to be cut up
and shared among them to bring each
young lady good fortune.
In Germany each bride of the Hohen-
zollerns gives a garter to be laid up in
the museum in Berlin. The collection
is beautiful and curious, some fifty or
sixty in number, ,Sfrom the homeliest in
quality to the richest embroidery on silk
and dazzling with jewels. The thir-
teenth pair of Princess Sophia's
are of pale blue silk and ciasped
with large diamond buckles. These
are the historical garters sent
back to- her own country after the
ceremony. OF the remaining twelve If
is understood that she gave one to the
reigning sovereign, and the other eleven
to the Greek mobiles OF high rank who
attended the bridegroom to the altar.
All the thirteen pairs of garters nave
gold buckles with the brides initials in
diamonds; but the blue and white. sup
posed to bring good fortune, which went
to the museum, are the most beautiful
and costly OF the whole set.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-24
A RASH PRINCELING.
Why the Duke of Orleans Languishes in
Prison Cell.

New YORK, March 23.-The Paris cor
respondent of the World says: II have
learned from trustworthy source that
the following is the real reason why the
Government enforced the sentence
against the young Duke of Orleans. On
the day before his removal to Clair
vaux, high official called on the Duke
in his cell and told him he would be set
at liberty on the morrow if he would
give his parole not to re-enter
France as long as the expulsion
decree was in force The young Duke,
who had been dining heavily as usual,
was insolent to this peacebearer, and
shouted out: 81 don't want your par
don. won't take it. Ii you let me go
| will return, and return as often as l
choose until the days come when we
shall drive all your rabble out OF the
country. You may tell that to the peo-
pie who sent vou."
The official tried to reason with him.
but it was useless. In consequence OF
his report TO the Cabinet, it was decided
to enforce the sentence.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-24
FIFTY-FIRST CONGRESS-.
SYNOPSIS OF THE WORK OUTLINED
FOR THE WEEK.
The Republican Senators Decide Upon an
Order of Business-Shermans Anti
Trust Bill First ON the List-The
Houses Programme.

WASHINGTON, March 23-The commit
tee authorized at the recent conference
of Republican Senators, has decided
upon an order of business for the Senate
that will probably be executed. Consid-
Grafton OF the Sherman Antitrust bill
will be resumed tomorrow. In order to
economize time in debate, the commit
tee proposes that bill once taken up
for discussion shall be considered with
out unnecessary interruption until dis
posed of. The Dependent Pension bill
is second on the list An effort will be
made to substitute for it what is known
as the Morrill, bill This provides dis
ability pensions and service pensions for
soldiers that have reached the age OF g.
The Administrative Customs bill, Jones
Silver bin and the Land Grant Forfeit
ure bill follow.
The majority and minority reports
upon the Montana election case will be
presented to the Senate tomorrow. Ac-
ton upon them, however, will be post
poned until they are printed and exam
ined by the Senate.
The House will devote tomorrow to
District of Columbia affairs.
The Worlds Fair bill will be taken up
Tuesday, probably under an ironclad Or
der requiring final action on that day
A lively debate is GER tain to ensue, as
some OF the New York and st. Louis
people fancy they see IN the proposition
to postpone the fair until '93, an oppor-
tunity to reconsider the action OF the
House in selecting Chicago as the site.
The remainder of the week will prob
ably be devoted to the discussion of the
bill to admit Wyoming and Idaho. The
tariff bill may be reported during the
week
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-24
NATIONAL GAME.
OPENING OF THE CALIFORNIA
LEAGUE SEASON.
The San Franciscos and Stocktons Cross
Bats at the Bay City-Oaklands and
Sacramentos at Sacramento-Amateur
Games.

SACRAMENTO, March pa crowd of
$500 people witnessed the opening game
of the baseball season in this city by the
Sacramentos and Oaklands today. Yes
terday's rain made one vast mudhole of
the outfield, while the diamond was lar
from being in good condition. The SAT-
ramentos lost the game but played to-
gether with few errors and supported
each other much better than the Oak
lands. In the eighth inning the Oak
lands made five runs. Meegan, for the
Oaklands, pitched an even game and
was well supported by Lohman. Had
not Hooper, for the Sacramentos, been
punished SO badly in the eighth inning,
the result might have been different.
Score Sacramentos, 8; Oaklands, 12.
The Opening at San Francisco.
SAN Francisco, March 23-The season
OF the California Baseball League began
in this city today at the Haight-street
grounds. This afternoon the San Fran
ciscos and Stocktons contested for
baseball honors in the presence
OF 5000 or 5000 spectators. Both
teams played hard to win, and
this fact was appreciated by the spec
tators. The game was not fine exhi-
bition Of ball playing, but it was never
IHeleSS CndrdcIerlZeu With number OF
beautiful plays by different members of
the teams. The San Franciscos won by
score OF IL to 5. Young and Stevens
were in the points for the home team.
They worked together like clockwork.
Young pitched WELL George Borchers.
the former twirler of the California
League, and Jack Fairhurst, were the
battery for the Stocktons, the former
not appearing as well as he did last
season.
II The Amateur League.
SAN FRANCISCO, March 23.-The State
Amateur League season was opened
this morning at the Haight-street ground
by the Will Fincks and Aliens. The
former won by score of IA to 8.
Monrovia VS.. Duarte.
MoNRovIA, Cal, March 23.-The Mon
rovians came out victors in a hotlv-con-
tested game OF baseball with the Duarte
team this afternoon, adding one more
victory, well earned. The game was
called at 2:30, lasting two hours and
thirty minutes. A large crowd was
present and the game was exciting. The
players were:
Monroyia-Mushrush Valentine, A.
Virgins, Frank Virgins, Woodruff,
Chapman, Griswald, Hart.
Duarte-White, Davis, Rogers, Wicks.
Wilsford, Beatty, Hays, Haydock.
Score-Monrovia, 12 Duarte, L.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-24
CHARRED REMAINS.
Three Lives Lost by the Fire at
Seattle.

Three Lives Lost by the Fire at
Seattle.
SEATTLE, March 23.-In searching
the ruins of the fire which destroyed the
Stetson & Post block, Friday night, the
charred remains of three bodies were
found today; two men and one woman.
The bodies were afterwards identified
as those of j. George Jones and M. C.
Mayes and wife, who arrived here from
Arkansas, Friday morning, to take charge
of hotel at Marysville. On arriving
here they engaged room at Mrs. Har-
vey's lodging-house, in the Stetson
& Post row, Friday evening. Being tired
after their long journey across the con-
tinent, they retired about O'Clock. All
three occupied room on the second
floor which had two beds. At 10 o'clock
the fire broke out. An employee OF the
lodging house knocked on the door, but
as he couldn't rouse the inmates he
kicked in a panel, and as he received
no reply, supposed that they had already
escaped. 1t is supposed the ill-fated
trio, worn out with their journey, were
not reused by the alarm OF fire, and were
smothered before the flames reached
them.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-24
PRAIRIE FIRES.
Many Acres Burned Over in Colorado
and Kansas.

Many Acres Burned Over in Colorado
and Kansas.
DENVER, Col. March pa Burlington,
Colorado, special says: Nearly 200, 900
acres in the eastern portion of the State
has been burned over by prairie tireas
which have not yet been extinguished.
A number of houses and a large guam
tity of hay are reported burned. Several
lives are believed to have been lost,
though the latter report is not con-
firmed. The fire was started by hunt
ers.
CHICAGO, March %. A special dis
patch from Burlington, Colorado, says
prairie fires in Southern Colorado are
doing great damage.
WICHITA, Kans, March 23,- Prairie
fires in Keechee township, Sedgewick
county, today burned over eight sections
of farming land, destroying everything
in its path. No lives were lost.
Much stock was burned and four
houses destroyed. The loss will aggre-
gate $4,000
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-24
1T WAS A M ISTAKE.
Another Naval Commander in Serious
Trouble.

WASHINGTON, March 23.-Lieutenant
Commander Longenedker, OF the receiv-
ing ship New Hampshire, stationed at
Newport Rhode Island, is now in
trouble. Sailor Carbroy, who had
served on the New Hampshire, received
his discharge, of which fact Longenecker
was ignorant. Meeting the sailor after
ward, the sailor did not treat his former
commander with the servility the COM
mander expected from a common sailor,
and he. Immediately caused his arrest
and had him placed in double
irons in the hold of the ship. After
wards Commander Longenecker found
out his mistake and had the sailor re-
leased A civil action has been brought
by Carbroy against Commander Longe-
necker for $4,000 damages, and the case
has also been brought to the attention
of Secretary Tracy, but as the sailor was
not in the service of the United States
at the time he suffered the indignity,
the department does not see in what
way Commander Longenecker can be
called to account, other than through
the courts. The civil suit will come up
this week.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-24
GLEANINGS.
Items Picked Up in the Course of a
Dav.

Day.
Women intend to fascinate beholders
this summer with parasols of bright and
striking plaids.
1t is said that the natural gas of Indi-
ana has been the means of bringing into
that State more than 500 ZOO, 900 in cap
ital, and fully 10000 mechanics.
There is an extraordinary increase of
suicide and dueling in high military
circles in Russia The fashionable duel
is fought at five PAGES with calvary re-
volvers.
On branch road of the Canadian Pa
cific, near Sudbury, Canada, is a nickel
mine that produces more nickel than the
worlds market calls for. The output
is stated to be 1900 tons annually.
Eastward the course of influenza takes
its way. Persia is enjoying the disease
just now, and seventy deaths day
from it are reported in Teheran alone.
The land OF the shah is become the land
of achoo!
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-24
AN ATROCIOUs CRIME.
A COlored Woman Beheaded by III
Eleyen-Year-Old Son.

A COlored Woman Beheaded by Her
Eleyen-Year-OldS Son.
SoMERvILLE, Tenn, March 23.-An
atrocious murder was committed here
today, the victim being Mrs. Sally Hob
son (coloredl, and the murderer her
eleven-year-old boy. Mr.. Hobson was
away for short time this morning, and
on returning to the house found his
wife's body lying on the floor and her
head several feet away. The boy was
playing with the other children, his
clothing saturated with blood. He at
first claimed that the blood came from a
chicken which he had killed, but finally
admitted that he had committed the
crime. He said his mother laid her
head down on block and told him if he
did not cut her head off she would kill
him. The boys story is not believed,
and he was placed in jail pending fur
ther investigation.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-24
Bismarck Declines a Pension.

LONDON, March 23.-The Standards
Berlin correspondent says it is reported
that Bismarck accepted the Colonel
Generalship, but declined the Dukedom
and grant OF pension, stating it is not
in harmony with his principles to accept
a pension in view of the increasing bur
dens OF the taxpayers.
Won Badowitz has declined to succeed
Count Herbert Bismarck.
Chancellor Won Caprivi has addressed
note to the German Ambassadors
abroad, in which he intimates that he
will continue the policy of Bismarck.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-24
THE BENWELL L MYSTERY.
Burchell Enjoying Life in Jail-Pick-
thalps Strange Conduct.

WOODSTOCK, Ont, March 23.-BurchelI
continues to enjoy life in jail. This
morning he received book entitled
"The Way to God,'' by d. L. Moody
The address was written in a woman's
hand, and on the fly leaf was the in
scriptisn "And one who loves sinners"
Yesterday afternoon an instrument was
registered here by which Pickthall deeds
all his property to his wife. The docu-
ment is witnessed by William Fraser
Overton, express agent at Tucson, Ariz.,
and executed by Thomas H. Borton, a
notary public at the same place. No
letter accompanied the papers; not a
word to explain the cause of Pickthall's
disappearing, his reasons for staying
away or intentions for the future. All
this is a great mystery to his friends
here.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-24
The Iron Molders, Strike.

SAN FRANcIsco, March 23.-Nothing
new was developed today in the iron
molders' strike. Around the foundries
everything presented the usual Sunday
appearance; the only exception to this
rule was at the Risdon Iron Works,
where the men, at their request, were
allowed to put in days work, being
paid extra for the same.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-24
Gave Himself Up.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, March 23.-
Clarence loot, ex-cashier of the United
States Express Company, whose myste-
rious disappearance last November Gre
ated much speculation until it was
learned he was defaulter, returned
home last night and gave himself up to
the authorities.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-24
EASTERN NEWS.
High Water in the Upper
Ohio.
The Flood Subsiding in Penn
sylvania.
Damaging Prairie Fires in Kansas
and Colorado.
Death of General Robert G. Schenck-The
End of a Remarkable
Career.
Assoeiated Press Dispatches. |


PITTsBURG, Pa, March 23--The Mon
ongahela and Allegheny rivers reached
the highest mark of the present flood
this afternoon, twentyfour feet. The
river men feel less apprehensive tonight
and think the rivers will soon fall. So
far no serious damage has been done,
although large portion OF the lower
section Of Allegheny City and Pittsburg
is partially submerged, the Easements
of residences and business houses being
flooded The new brotherhood ball
park is badly damaged, and the lower
floor of the exposition building is under
water. Dispatches from points along
the upper Monongahela and Youghio-
gheny rivers report considerable damage.
At Johnstown today, however, the water
is receding, and fears of serious flood
have subsidized.
West Virginia Streams Falling.
WHEELING, w. Va, March 23.-Re-
ports from the interior along the waters
of the Monongahela are more reassuring
tonight, and apprehensions of a serious
flood are past. A cold snap stopped the
rain, and the streams are falling.
The Ohio Still Rising.
CINCINNATI, March 23.-The river here
is rising rapidly tonight. AT midnight
it is fifty-fve feet three inches. As the
situation above is improving, it is hoped
there will be no serious flood here. Some
anxiety is felt, however. The low lands
are already flooded to considerable
extent Three men who went out from
Newport in a skiff this afternoon were
drowned hY the canSiZinp of their craft
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-24
HE WAS CONFUSED.
An Old Man Struck by Train and
Killed.

SAN Francisco, March 23.-This after
noon an aged unknown man was walk
ing down the railroad in Oakland, when
he saw the local train approaching. He
stepped to the adjoining track, only to
discover the Haywards train also
approaching. Becoming confused, he
stepped back on the local track, and the
next instant was struck and hurled
down an embankment. He died in a
few minutes and could not be identified.
He is believed to have been a mute.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-24
A Train Dispatcher,s Mistake.

ROCHESTER, N. Y, March 23.-Later
details of last nights wreck at Portage,
show that three trainmen were killed,
one fatally injured, three seriously hurt
and several passengers cut and bruised.
A mistake of the train dispatcher is re-
sponsible for the wreck.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-24
Dead OF in a Madhouse?

PARIS, March pa sensation has
been caused by the disappearance of
Sanite-Saens, the composer. He at
tended the first performance of his new
opera, 1ccanio, Friday last, and has not
since been seen. A rumor of his death
is current tonight, and another report
was that he had been placed in mad
hOuse
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-24
Death of a Noted Divine.

DAYTON, o., March 23.-Rev. l.. Davis,
a distinguished United Brethren divine,
for twenty-five years president OF Otter
bein University at Westerville, Ohio,
and for the past fifteen years senior pro-
lessor of the Union Biblical Seminary
here, died this evening; aged n.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-24
CHINATOWN EXCITED.

The Denizens of Mott Street Hold a
Council of War.
New, YORK, March 23.-Chinatown is
much excited over the fight inaugurated
against the Chinese laundrymen by the
American Master Laundrymen's Associ-
alton. Cinnamon from all over New
York and vicinity were today congre-
gated on Mott street, discussing the
question. Henry M. Heymann, law
yer who does large part of the Chinese
law business of this city, said that the
laundrymen, OF whom there were $500
in this city, would fight.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-24
A Star Combination.

SAN Francisco, March 23.-Isabella
Archer, of the Grismer-Davies company,
was married today to Harry Davenport,
brother OF Fanny Davenport, and also
OF the Grismer company. The cere-
mony, which was conducted very quietly,
took place in Unity church, Rev. Mr.
Reed officiating
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-24
A Little Bow Drowned.

SAN Francisco, March 23.-Oscar Gus
tavason, a five-year-old boy, while play
ing in the back yard at his fathers house,
near Odd Fellows cemetery, today, fell
down an embankment and into pond
of water. When his mother went to
hunt him, few minutes later, she found
his dead body floating in the water
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-24
THE RATE WAR.
Further Cut Between the Missouri
River and Denver.

A Further Cut Between the Missouri
River and Denver.
DENVER, March 23.-The frst-class
passenger rate of $780, applying between
Missouri river points and Pueblo, an
nounced by the Missouri Pacific on yes
terday and effective tomorrow, was,
after long conference today between
General Agent 2. j. Flynn, of the Mis-
souri, Pacific, and General Passenger
tended so as to include Denver, Colorado
Springs and Pueblo, making the same
rate from these points east to Kansas
City, Atchison, st. Joe and intermediate
points. The action of the Missouri Pa
cifc resulted in the posting tonight of
notices by the Santa Fe and Rock
Island, meeting the rates named. The
Union Pacific and Burlington have not
vet met the $3.50 rate.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-24
Caught Between Cars.

SAN Francisco, March 23.-Antonio
Alvaro, run over by Sutter-street car
last Monday, died tonight from the
effects OF his injuries. He was infirm
and partly blind, and was caught be-
tween two cars
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-24
Trouble on the.Lower Danube.

VIENNA, March % Dispatches re-
ceived here say that band of Servian
militia tried to capture the Bosnian vii
lage of Granje, but was repulsed after a
sharp fight by Austrian gendarmes.
During the engagement several were
killed on both sides. The Austrian
Government has demanded an explana-
tiOD
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-24
Last Weeks CIearances.

BosToN, March pa table compiled
from dispatches from the leading clear
ing houses of the country shows that the
gross exchanges last week were 81, ,045,-
3l7 $3.50, an increase OF 0.3 per cent. over
the corresponding period last year.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-24
Passengers Shaken I'm.

KANSAS CRY, March pa Union
Pacific passenger train was derailed near
Ellsworth, Kansas, yesterday, and the
passengers were badly shaken up, but
none seriously injured.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-24
BLOWN TO ATOMS.
A Man, Horse and Wagon-A Woman and
Child Killed.

DECATUR, Ind. March 23-A man named
Barr was blown to atoms, and woman
and child were instantly killed yester-
day afternoon, by nitro-glycerine ex-
plosion near Stone station. Barr was
taking the explosive to an oil well in a
wagon, and the cause of the explosion is
unknown. The woman and child were
sitting at window in the house in front
OF which the explosion occurred. The
horse, wagon and man were blown into
small fragments