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Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-06
A SENATORIAL POWWOW
REPUBLICAN SENATORS HOLD A
CONFERENCE.
The Silver Question the Chief Topic of
Discussion - No Definite Conclusions
Reached-Other Matters Considered.

WASHINGTON, April s. About two
thirds of the Republican Senators met in
conference tonight, at the residence of
Senator Chandler, to discuss the silver
question. The Western Senators, those
known as silver men, had the floor
at first and explained their views
at length, when the representa-
tives of the other sections expressed
themselves. No marked preference for
the Window bill as against the Jones
bill (reported by the Senate committee
on finance) was shown. 1t was the gen.
eral opinion that the Republican Con-
gressmen should harmonic upon some
measure Of legislation on the silverques-
ton, and press it to passage at as early
a date as possible. The exact provisions
of this measure will probably be defined
at another conference to be held in the
near future.
The action of the Republican mem
bers of the committee on privileges and
elections in requesting Chairman Hoar
to prepare a national election law was
referred to, and it is understood to have
met the approval of the conference.
The status of the antitrust bill was
discussed briefly, but its place on the
programme of business where it origi-
nally stood first was not definitely de-
cided upon. When it was reported back
from the judiciary committee, Edmunds
said he would call it up Immediately
after the Montana case was concluded.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-06
FIVE CENTS.
GERMANS IN AFRICA.
Teutonic Enterprise Versus British
Stupidity.

LONDON, April 5.-Sir Samuel Baker,
the well-known African explorer, has
written a letter to the Times indicting
the British Government for a policy
which, he declares, has led to the loss of
all the positions gained in Africa by the
enterprise of individual Englishmen.
He justifies the alliance between Emin
and Wissmann, and says it was only
natural that Emin should join the Ger
man Government expedition, which will
never initiate the fatal example of the
English forces, advancing only to retreat.
Sir Samuel points out how the Germans
may, in few months, regain the equa-
torial province by founding stations at
Victoria Nyanza and forming an alliance
with Mwanga, King of Uganda, thus
eventually securing control of the White
Nile at Gondakora, while Italy will be-
come master OF the situation by gaining
possession of the border and Kassala.
Khartoum will then naturally fall.
COLOGNE, April 5.-The Gazette has adj
vices from Momboza, East Africa, that
the mission of Lieutenant Ehlers to the
Sultan of Mandars resulted successfully.
The Sultan and eight other chiefs have
hoisted the German flag.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-06
A FAMIL POISONED.
Man and Wife Dead-A Servant Charged
With the Crime.


CHICAGO, April 5.-George r. Newland,
of Englewood, and wife died this morn
ing, and his daughter is seriously i'll from
the effects of poison that is thought to
have been administered last night. Their
servant girl, Emma Stark, who is sus-
pected of the crime, left this
morning for Laporte, Ind. The police
have been telegraphed to arrest her. A
Trough on rats" at drug store near the
scene of the poisoning yesterday after
noon.
also poisoned, but is out of danger The
for one day. Yesterday afternoon she
to the drug store, ostensibly to
is supposed that while on this trip she
motive she could have had for the poi
soning is a mystery. The doctor exam
ined can of corn from which the fam
lily had partaken at supper, and does not
believe there was any injurious matter
belief that poison was put in their food
by the girl.
This evening woman answering the
suspected servants description was ar
rested at the Park theater. She denied
all knowledge of the poisoning of the
Newland family, though positively
identified by number Of persons as be-
ing the suspected girl. The prisoner
said her real name was Mrs. William
Ray, her husband, from whom she has
been living apart, being a bill-poster at
Fort Wayne, Ind. She tells rambling
story of having a sister who is an exact
picture of her, both in appearance and
dress, and who is the wife of railroad
man, Ed Favorite, at Peoria. The police
took little stock in the sister story, and
promptly placed the supposed poisoner
behind the bars.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-06
CALIFORNIA PIONEERS.
An Interesting Meeting of Survivors in
Chicago.

An Interesting Meeting of Survivors in
Chicago.
CHICAGO April 5.-The regular monthly
meeting of the Western Association of
California Pioneers was held this after
noon in this city, and was addressed by
Col. Beaverton, of San Francisco, and
Hon. T. N. Hutchings, the
discoverer of the Yosemite valley,
who gave many interesting incidents
of early life in California. Both gentle
men, together with Mrs. Frank Lewis,
of Santa Cruz county, california, sur
vivor of the man dinner party, were
unanimously made honorary members.
Col. Beaverton was captain in the
first regiment of the United
States army that reached the
Pacific Coast, being accompanied by
Kit Carson. In a brief eulogy OF
Mr.. Hutchings, Secretary Jackson stated
that it was through the formers efforts
that the State Legislature finally gave
pension to T. W. Marshall, the dis
coverer of gold in California. Mrs.
Lewis, the third honorary member, was
one of the party which, in 1S4S, was
showed up near Lake Tahoe in
Nevada, while on the road to
California, the flesh of dead mem
bers of the expedition being used
as food after their horses and dogs had
all been eaten and starvation stared
them in the face. The association ap-
pointed committee to meet the New
England California Pioneer excursionists
who will arrive in Chicago next Satur-
day on their road to the Coast. A recep-
ton will be given them, to which all
Californians will be welcome.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-06
Rhode Island Elections.

NEWPORT, r. L., April 5.-The supple
mentary election today for first and
fourth Representatives resulted in the
election of two Democrats. 1t is pos'
sible the election is not legal, as it was
held under the old voting system instead
of under the provisions OF the new bal
lot law
LArER.-The supplementary elections
today bring the Legislature to stand
AZ Republicans, 4S Democrats. There
are seventeen members yet to be
elected, and of these the Republicans
need seven to carry the grand COM
mittee
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-06
WOODWORTH CRANKs.
Fleeing from the Doomed Cities on the
Bay.

Fleeing from the Doomed Cities on the
Bay.
OAKLAND, April 5.-A number of the
followers of Mrs. Woodwork have sent
petition to Governor Waterman de-
claring that the cities of San Francisco,
Oakland and Alameda are to be de-
stroyed by great earthquake and tidal
wave April 18th, and asking that days
be appointed for fasting and prayer in
all the churches throughout the State,
and that not later than April 4th all
prisoners confined in Jail in the three
cities be removed to places of safety, and
that the United States securities, ETC.,
in the mint, banks or elsewhere be re-
moved for safe-keeping.
ST.. HELENA, Cal, April 5.-Some
thirty or forty Oakland people arrived
today on the morning and evening
trains and engaged rooms and cottages
for temporary residences. They are dis
ciples of Mrs. Woodwork, and have
left Oakland on account of the predicted
destruction of that city April 14th.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-06
THE FORESTERS.
THEIR SUPREME CHIEF RANGER
COMING TO LOS ANGELES.
A High Court of the Order to Be Estab-
lished in This City in a Few Days-A
Distinguished Mohawk Chieftain.

SAN Francisco, April 5.-Doctor Oron-
hyatekha, of Toronto, Canada, is
a Mohawk Indian, and head of
the six great tribes which were
formerly located in New York, but are
now in Canada. He arrived here today,
and will leave for Los Angeles Tuesday,
for the purpose of instituting High
Court of Foresters of this State. he
being the Supreme Chief Ranger
of the Order Of Independent For
esters. After performing this work
he will visit Victoria, Portland, Van
couver and Winnipeg, and from there
he will return to North Dakota, where
he will institute another high court.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-06
ON THE DIAMOND.
THE SENATORS AGAIN LEFT IN THE
LURCH AT FRISCO.
Oakland Once More Succumbs to Stock
ton-Santa Ana Beaten by Anaheim.
Interesting All-Round Playing.

) SAN Francisco, April 5.-Lookabaugh
twirled today for the home team in such
an efficient manner that only one run
was made off his delivery. In the fourth
inning he made pretty play. Godar
was at the bat, and sent the ball away
over the pitchers head toward
center field. Springing lightly,
Lookabaugh just managed, with
outstretched arm, to get the ball in
his fingers, and throwing to third put
out Stapleton. The catch was received
with a round of applause from the
grand stand. The solitary run scored
by the visitors was made by Reitz in the
seventh innings on tip to the right
field.
Score: San Francisco, 2; Sacra-
mento, 1.
Oakland VS.. Stockton.
STOCKTON, April 5.-The Oaklands suf-
fered their second defeat today at the
hands Of the Stocktons, being outplayed
both in the field and at the bat. Cahill
did the twirling for the home team, and
was found safely for only six hits. Cobb
was hit hard in the first six innings.
He was accorded good support. Good
hitting and clever base running gave the
Stocktons their victory
Score: Stocktons, 8; Oaklands, 6.
Santa Ana VS.. Anaheim.
ANAHEM, CAL, April 5.-The Anaheim
Baseball Club defeated the Santa Ana
team 13 to 6, on the home grounds, this
afternoon. Harry Cummings, for Ana
helm, struck out twelve men.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-06
Wicked Pugilism at Portland.

PORTLAND, Ore, April 5.-Paddy Cor
man, of San Francisco, and Billy Lynn,
of Portland, fought here at l O'Clock
this morning. 1t was hard fight
German knocked Lynn through the
ropes with left-hander ON the jaw in
the second round, and in the third round
Gorman upper-cut Lynn viciously in the
stomach and knocked him out.
Tom Ward, of Portland, and Bill
Scott, of Astoria, fought with bare
knuckles, near the White house, early
this morning. Scott won in three
rounds. Ward was badly punished.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-06
Eastern Echoes.

The President has recognized U. E.
Holiday as Cousul of Peru, at San
Francisco.
Phillip w. Goatcher, the well-known
scenic artist, has brought suit against
his wife for absolute divorce, on the
ground of adultery.
A movement is on foot in Toronto, N.
j., to render some kind of substantial as
sistance to Mrs. Della Parnell. "Old
Ironsides," the home of Mrs. Parnell, is
heavily encumbered.
The three largest marble manufac-
turers of Boston have notified their en-
ployees that ON June 1st they will pay
ten hours wages for nine hours work.
The marble-workers believe the demands
for nine hours day will be generally
granted without recourse to strike.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-06
Father Fuuua Dead.

POMONA, April Especial. ]-Rev. l.
Fuqua died here this evening, at the age
of seventy-six years. Father Fuqua was
minister Of the Baptist church, and
has lived in Southern California for forty
years, during which time he has
preached in most of the towns in this
part of the State. His sterling honesty
and sincere christianity made him be-
loved by all who knew him, and his
death will be deeply regretted by his
many friends.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-06
SHOT INTO THE CROWD.
The Heinous Act of Young Pittsburg
Negro.

PrTTsBURG, April 5.-During parade
of the colored Knights Templar this
evening, white woman was jostled by
the marchers. An unknown man ex-
postulated with the colored men, when
party of five young negroes, stand
ing near by, took up the quarrel. One
of them named Lighter, drew revolver,
The streets were full Of people and two
shots took effect, one striking John
O'Hara, killing him instantly, and the
excitement following Lighter escaped,
but two of his friends have been arrested.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-06
Oregon Republican Primaries.

PORTLAND, Ore, April 5.-Returns up
to midnight from the Republican pri-
maries show that the Lotan faction will
control forty-seven of the seventy-seven
delegates to the County Convention,
while the Simon ticket elected but
twenty. Other precincts which are yet
to be heard from, it is believed, will 'in-
crease the Lotan majority.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-06
Drowned while intoxicated.

SAN Francisco, April 5.-This after
noon the body of drowned man was re-
covered from the bay, near the foot of
Market street. 1t was identified as that
of Richard Carr, who has been missing
since Tuesday night. Carr was a
weigher employed at the Southern Pa
cific railroad depot. 1t is thought that
he was under the influence Of liquor
when he fell into the bay.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-06
Tur-of-War Contest.

New York, April 5.-The second
tournament for the Amateur Athletic
Unions lightweight tug-of-war cham
pionship of the United States resulted
tonight in victory for the Acorn Ath-
letic Club of Brooklyn. The Yale team
was obliged to withdraw, Princeton OBJ
jecting to it as professional. Princeton
was second. Berkeley, Star and English
America were the other competitors.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-06
An Ear Cut of.

REDDNG, CAL, April 5.-The north
bound Oregon express collided with a
freight car in this city early this morn
ing, derailing the car and tearing away
the pilot and headlight of the engine.
The car had been left partly on the side
track and the main line. The ear of a
passenger was almost cut off by the
shock of the collision. The express was
detained but few minutes.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-06
Suing for Damages.

PORTLAND, Ore, April 5.-The Union
Pacific railway today began suit in the
United States Distrist Court against the
ship Clan Mackenzie, to recover $50, 900
damages, alleged to have been caused by
the collision on the Columbia river
few months ago, between the Union Pa
cific steamship Oregon and the ship Clan
Mackenzie. Plaintiff alleges that the
collision was due to the carelessness Of
defendant.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-06
THEIR LABORS ENDED.
The Meeting of the Transcontinental
Association Adjourned.

SAN Francisco, April 5.-The freight
committee of the Transcontinental Asso-
citation, which has been in session here
during the past week, finished it's labors
today, and adjourned sine die. A num-
Der Of changes in the freight rates have
been made, and if ratified by the differ
ent roads will go into effect about July
1st. At the session today the committee
decided that all points on the Missouri
river, as we'll as Galveston and Houston,
Texas, shall hereafter be termed river
points. Chairman Smith left for St.
Louis tonight, and others will leave here
shortly.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-06
FEASTED, THEN BEHEADED.
A Pleasant Little Execution Party Held
Recently at Hong Kong. !.

LONDON, April s. Letters received
from Hong Kong report another whole
sale execution in that city recently. The
condemned in this case numbered six,
and were the miners convicted of in
citing a revolt at the Koutsion mine, at
Monmeze, in the Yunan provinces. Be-
fore the prisoners were executed rich
banquet was served them by the Man
DARN, consisting of roast pork and duck,
fish and rice, with abundance of Chi
nese wines. The condemned were then
freed from their fetters, their hands
tied behind their backs, and they
were led to the place of execution sur
rounded by troops, who fired volleys
into the air from time to time. On their
arrival the death sentence was read to
the prisoners, and they were then given
over into the hands Of the executioners.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-06
DOM PEDRO's ILLNESS.

The ExiIed Monarch's Days May Soon
BE Numbered.
CANNES, April 5.-The illness of Dom
Pedro has assumed critical phase. He
was in a comatose state during the
greater part of yesterday. His con-
dition was so serious that it was deemed
necessary to administer the last sacra-
ment. His physician says, however,
though his weakness is extreme, he is
in no immediate danger.
The ex-Emperor revived today and is
improving.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-06
Billiard Tournament Opened.

CHICAGO, April 5.-A billiard tourna-
ment in which Schaeffer, Daily and other
celebrities are to participate, opened to-
night at Central Music hall before an
audience of 5000 people. The game to-
night was between Slosson and Cation,
the former playing 800 points to Cat
toms $50. Slosson played admirably and
won with ease. Score Slosson, 500;
average, 25 highest run, 435. Cation,
984 (250 added); average, 63-5; highest
run. AZ.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-06
Valuable Paintings Burned.

ROME, April 5.-Three valuable paint
ings in the Maria Della Pace church
were burned today, by the upsetting of a
lamp. Raphaels fresco Sibyls narrowly
escaped destruction. Rifornaa calls upon
the Government to prohibit dangerous
ceremonies which threaten the loss of
national treasures.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-06
WEST COAST NEWS.
Protection for California
Fruits.
The Woodwork Cranks Moving
Out of Oakland.
The Bay Cities to be Destroyed on
the 14th Inst.
The Transcontinental Association Finishes
It's Work Death of Father
Fuqua at Pomona.
Associated Press Dispatches. |

SAN Francisco, April ga letter was
received today from Congressman Clunie
by the State Board of Horticulture,
stating that the committee on ways and
means had fixed duty on imported
prunes at two cents a pound. Last year
it was only one cent. A letter was re-
ceived on Friday from Representative
Vandever, stating that his schedule of
taxes on fruit had been substantially
adopted by the ways and means COM
mittee, and that it affords ample pro-
lection to California-groWn fruit.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-06
Collusion or Cowardice.

SAN DIEGO, April 5.-News comes from
Ensenada that Jack Barnes, who was
passenger in the Alamo stage held up by
lone highwayman, on March 31st, has
been arrested and jailed in Ensenada on
suspicion of completely with the robber.
He will be tried next week. Barnes was
the only one with a pistol, and he says
he could not get it out at the time be-
cause he was wedged in by men on each
side of him.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-06
williams Army Decree.

BERLIN, April 5.-Emperor Williams
decree relative to the army, is under
stood to be directed against the exclu-
siveness OF certain officers and corps,
and has made a great impression,
especially as the wording conveys an
apparent intention to exclude Jews,
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-06
METHODIST GROUNDS.
Bishop Goodsell Exhorts the Ministers
to Get Off the Fence.

NEW YORK April Sat the Methodist
Episcopal Conference today Bishop
Goodsell, in an address, said the min
ing to make up their minds which way
to go. The liquor traffic was
roundly denounced. The Methodist
church, Bishop Goodsell said, had no
favors to ask from the liquor interests.
1t was eminently proper that the
Methodist church should take the lead
in the labor questions, as it was the
church nearest the people.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-06
Conference of Boulangists.

LONDON, April 5.-Boulanger and Lais-
ant, Deroulede, Laguerre, Rochefort and
thirty-one other members of the Bou-
langist committee, held conference ct
Jersey yesterday. Upon its conclusion
the committee gave grand breakfast to
Boulanger,
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-06
THE STRIKE STILL ON.
Quarrymen at Rocklin Standing by Their
Guns.

SACRAMENTO, April 5,-The Bees Rock
lin special says The strike in the quarries
is still on. No disturbances have occur
red and no new men have yet been
brought here to take the places of the
strikers. The stone-cutters are still at
work on the granite taken out before the
strike, but will strike as soon as the sup
ply of rock is exhausted, and refuse to
work on stone taken out by non-union
quarters. 1t is understood an effort
will be made to get men to come here
from San Francisco, and that Phillips,
one of the quarry owners, is in San
Francisco for that purpose.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-06
A LAUDABLE MOVEMENT.
Guide Posts to BE Erected Across the
Yuma Desert.

SAN DIEGO, April 5.-On account of
the large number of deaths from thirst
which have occurred on the Colorado
desert between this city and Yuma
movement is on foot here to have the
County Supervisors adopt system of
guide posts, the system to consist of two
lines of posts, one line extending north
and south, and the other east and west,
and to be about a mile apart. The idea
Is to build them of iron, about fifteen
feet high, with cross-arms telling the di-
rection and distance to the nearest water
supply.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-06
winter Breaking Up.

SIssoN, Cal, April Sit is raining
steadily, the snow is melting fast and
the ground is bare in many places. The
timber mills and camps are getting ready
to resume operations on the LIST Of May.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-06
No.yerdict in the Price Co,e.

SAN Francisco, April 5.-In Judge
Finn's court, today, the jury in the case
OF Attorney II. It. Price, charged with
the forgery of the name of Judge Coffey
to an order of court in the matter of the
estate y Henry Weloh, failed to agree
on verdict and were discharged.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-06
SELF-MURDER.
One of Chicago's Most Prominent Men
Suicides.

SuIC1UeS.
CHICAGO, April 5.-Marcius G. Stearns,
one of Chicago's oldest and wealthiest
citizens, attempted suicide at his resi-
dence today. He fired four bullets into
his head, producing wound from which
recovery is impossible. The members
of his family profess ignorance beyond
the fact that for some time Stearns has
been in depressed spirits. 1t is sur
missed that his dependency was due to
the recent death OF his favorite daughter,
the wife of ex-Mayor Carter Harrison.
Stearns was one OF the leading members
of the Board of Trade, and has an estate
valued at $3.50, 900.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-06
A PHANTOM YACHT.
Capsizing of Mysterious Craft on Lake
Ontario.

TORONTO, April Yesterday large
yacht was sighted heading for this port
under full sail. An hour later she
seemed in distress, but before boat
could reach her she capsized. No person
was found aboard the vessel, though all
the circumsta ices indicated that she had
been manned. The name ''Idler'' was
painted on the stern. None of the
yachtsmen in this city know anything
about the yacht or her crew, all Of whom
it is supposed have perished.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-06
FRANCE Blockadinr pahomex.

PARIS, April Sin order to enforce
her prohibition against the landing of
arms in Dahomey, France will establish
blockade along seventy-fve miles of
Dahomeyan coast.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-06

Coal in Mexico.
CRY OF MEXICO, April 5.-Rich coal
have been made in Queretaro.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-06
TEARING UP THE TRACK.
The Rails of a Useless Railroad at San
Diego Being Taken Up.

Diego Being Taken Up.
SAN DIEGO, April 5.-The Coast Steam
ship Company now have a gang of men
at work tearing up the track of the San
Diego and Eastern Terminal road, thus
taking possession of the rails that were
taken from them last year by Carlson,
and on which there is an Indebtedness
of $4,000. Carlson is now in Salt Lake
trying to dispose of the stock of said
road
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-06
Refused 20 Henor -n,sm.rcix.

BERLIN, April 5.-The leaders Of The
Eriesinnige party have refused to talke|
part in the movement for the erection Of
a monument in honor of Bismarck.