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Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-26
GOTHAM GOSSIP.
Monstrous Corruption in the
.,a. sheritf's Office.
- rvs eSirs'-
The Grand Jury's Sensational
Go Presentment.
A Disgrace to the City and a Shame
to Civilization. 1.a
fgist
A Prominent Citizen Found to be "a Pro-
fessional Burglar-Other East
Associated Press DISPATCHES.

New YoRK, March 25.-The Grand
Jury today handed a long presentment
to Judge Fitzgerald, in which the Sher-
ifs office is characterized as disgrace
to the city and a. shame to civilization.
The Grand. J1ey said inquiry had
failed to reve@a single redeeming ele-
ment in the management of the Sheriff $
Office. 1t was black record ofyioated
law, tardy justice, forced settlements,
corruption and bribery. 1t wasia no
longer question of what ought to- be
done to remedy the existing evils, but
that something must be done at once
and without delay. The foreman asked
that copies OF the presentment be sent to
the Governor and State Legislature. !;
The presentment, in referring to Sher-
ifs sales, says during the three years
ended January /, 1889, one firm Of auc-
tioneers conducted Sheriff7s sales from
which it realized the sum OF 81 1857 ,555;
OF this sum $43, ,937 was divided between
the Sheriff and auetioneers. In the wear
1889 the Sheriffss profits were over
$4,000. How much more he received for
cA1lt compensation callnOt DE learned
because of the loOseness OF his accounts.
Under the system in vogue, deputy
sheriff, to realize substantial pecuniary
advantage, is almost compelled to com.
NIT criminal acts, certainly to lay aside
all idea of honesty and integrity. For
twenty years past, says the jury, there
has been subversion of public interest
to personal gain, and the employment OF
men of ignorance and cupidity in the
Sheriff's office
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-26
COAST NEWS.
Fire on the Water Front at
s San Francisco.
A Serious Confiagration Mar
: rOwly Averted.
us' -
A Sensational Episode Takes Place
" ~. at Olympia.
One Leading Legislator Smashes Another's
Nose-A Murder Near Seattle.
Other Items.
Associated Press Dispatches.


SAN Francisco, March 25.-Fire broke
out this evening in the hay and grain
stable of Scott & McCord, on the water
front, and soon spread to several other
buildings. A high wind was blowing,
which tanned the flames so that by the
engines arrival Somers & Healy's hay
and grain Warehouse next door was also
mass of flames. In short time l.. Oh
sens cooperage, FL. Rosch's lodging-house
and Kilcome & McDonough's saloon
were in flames. For time it seemed
that general conhagration would re-
suit, but the fremen worked hard, and
iafter about an hours work got the fire
under control
The losses are L. w. Olsen's cooper
agess4otally destroyed, $4,000, much of
the stock being saved; Scott & McCord,
hay andgrain, $12, 900, partially insured F;
Soners q ,Healy, hay and grain, $40, 600
insurance, 5000; the building, owned
BY J B. Rider, was worth $4,000 and is
total loss; III. Kasch, lodging house,
totally destroyed, $3, 900; Kilcome & Nc
Donough, saloon, partially burned, $500.
A few other buildings were slightly
damaged by water. The losses will ag-
gregate about $25, 900, and the insurance
between $4,000 and $1,000.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-26
Killed with a Gas Pipe.

SEATTLE, March 25.-Fred Freeman,
head tallyman of the Port Berkeley saw
mill, was struck on the head with gas
pipe yesterday afternoon by j. G. Will
liams, an employee OF the mill, and
died this morning at the hospital from
the effect of the blow. Williams was
brought to this city and locked up.
Williams and Freeman became involved
in quarrel over where some lumber
should be placed, and Freeman called
Williams name, whereupon the latter
picked up & gas pipe and struck him on
the back OF the head, crushing his skull.
The Coroner's inquest was held this
afternoon and will be continued tomor.
row. Williams was young man who
came here six weeks ago from San Diego
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-26
THE FIRE FIEND.
RESULT OF THE PRAIRIE FIRES IN
KANSAS.
The Loss Estimated Quarter of a Mil
lion-Fire Bugs Attempt to Burn Bis
1narck, N. D. Three Children Gre
mated.

KANSAS CRY, March 25.-Dispatches
from those counties in Kansas which
were devastated by prairie fires Sunday
and Monday, report the fires subdued.
The number of farms included in the
fire is about fifty-two, and the number
OF houses, with surrounding barns and
sheds, is about the same. Not a single
human life was lost, SO far as reported.
The loss to live stock is not heavy, but
great quantities OF farm produce were
destroyed. The total loss is estimated
at a quarter of million. Growing
wheat is reported to have escaped all
damage.
The greatest of the fires was the one
which swept over Rocks and Phillips
counties. 1t devastated fully $50 square
miles.
MEDICINE LODGE, Kansas, March 25.-
This morning the house occupied by L..
B. Root was burned; his three children,
aged g, and 2, respectively, perished.
The father was away and the mother
was milking. Mrs. Root was severely
burned in trying to rescue her children.
CHANUTE, Kan, March PA fax
mill here was destroyed by an incendiary
this morning, and an unknown man was
burned to death.
MINNEAPOLIS, March Pa Bismarck,
n. D., special says that town was greatly
excited over two or three incendiary
fires started early this morning. Every
thing was wet from snow and rain, and
this aided the citizens in suppressing
what might have been conflagration.
There is no clue to the miscreant.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-26
DRANK EMBALM1NG FLUID.
Accidental Death of q Noted Scotch
American Scientist.

Am er1can Scientist.
EVANSVILLE, Ind, March 25.-Prof.
Richard Owen, well-known scientist,
was fatally, and ALI. Fretagoet, prom
inent merchant, seriously poisoned last
night, by taking Ia drink from a bottle
supposed to contain mineral water, but
which really was embalming fluid
Prof. Owen was one of the four sons of
the Scotch philanthropist Robert owen,
known all over the world for his learn
ing and benevolence. Prof. Owens
two brothers, David Dale, the eminent
geologist, and Robert Dale, statesman
and scholar, were also Of worldwide
reputation. Prof. Richard Owen was
celebrated as scholar, scientist and
soldier. He was born in Scotland and
educated abroad, afterwards coming to
this country, After serving in the
United States Geological Survey, he be-
came Captain in the Mexican war. He
was afterwards State Geologist for Indi-
ana, and professor in Bloomington Uni
versity. In the civil war he served with
gallantry as Lieutenant-C Colonel of the
Fifteenth Indiana Regiment; was after
wards promoted, and commanded the
Sixtieth Indiana until 1868, when i'll
health compelled his resignation. He
was also an author of some note.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-26
THE LEADvILLE SHELTERS.
They Demand the Free Admission OF
Mexican Ores

LEADvILLE, Col, March Sat meet
ing OF presentatives of Leadville's four
smelters, held today, resolutions were
passed protesting against the imposition
OF duty on silver lead-ores from Mex
leo, tor the reason that even with those
ores 1t is difficult to get lead enough to
keep the smelters in Colorado alive, and
that to shut out Mexican ores would
sooner or later close up every smelter in
Leadyille. kilograms, were sent to the
leading Western members of Congress,
urging them to oppose the proposed
duty. The American smelter was repre-
sented by its president, Henry l. HIig-
gins; the Arkansas Valley, by its gem
eral manager, Charles T. Lemberg; the
Harrison Reduction Works, by its SUI
perintendent and manager, J. w. Neill :;
the Elgin smelter, by its manager, II.
Sherman.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-26
Horsevhipped by q widow.

CHICAGO, March 25.-A sensation was
created this afternoon in, front OF the
First National Bank, when Mrs. Frank
Kent, widow, horsewhipped United
States Commissioner Simeon w. King
After receiving several blows King in
desperation lifted his cane and struck
her. A policeman then arrested the
woman and King went to his office. Mrs.
Kent claims that King, who had been
her attorney, defrauded and calumni,
ated her. King says Mrs. Kent held
unrightful possession of one OF his
houses, in company with an alleged an
archist, named Harburgh. and objecting
to such tenants, he was about to have
her elected. Mrs. King was bailed out
Inv Harburph
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-26
A Sen Cantoin ON TRIAL.

VICTORIA, March 25.-The case OF Zap
tain Dan Mclean, Of the schooner Mary
Ellen, came up in the Police Court to-
day, the charge being attempted murder
on the high seas. Prosecutor Thomas
Cummings gave evidence as to shipping
in the Mary Ellen at Frisco, March 4th.
He, with other sailors, were taking a
reef in a jib, when the captain swore, at
him, struck him ON the head with a be-
laying-pin and knocked him senseless.
Andrew Williams, another sailor, cor
roborated Cummings's 9 evidence, and the
further hearing Of the charge was post
poned, the prisoners hail being fixed at
$4,000. Bonds had not been obtained
up to tonight.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-26
More Rnssian Atrncities.

LONDON, March 25.- The Daily Ne,cs
publishes extracts from letters received
by Russian refugees, giving the details
of fight at Irkutsk between
exiles and troops. At their trial,
three of the survivors were sentenced
to be hanged and others to
various terms of imprisonment. Bern
stein, one of the three condemned to
death, was ill, and was carried on his
bed to the scaffold. When the moose
was adjusted the bed was withdrawn.
Soton and Gossman, the two others,
would not allow the hangman TO touch
them. They adjusted the moore them
selves and died heroically.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-26
CRIME AND CASUALTY.
An Epidemic of Fatalities Prevailing in
Colorado.

Colorado.
DENVER, March 25.-An epidemic in
fatal accidents and shooting affairs ap-
pears to have visited Colorado, and more
deaths have resulted from these causes
during the past thirty-six hours than for
many years.
At Aspen, Sunday, Charles Swanson
was dashed to pieces by being thrown
from runaway car down the incline OF
the Governor mine.
Charles Hart, working in the Col
conda mine on Aspen mountain, the
same afternoon, was struck in the small
OF the back by piece of ore, sustaining
injuries from which he died. Both leave
families
At Trinidad, yesterday, John McDer-
mott, working in Forbes's coal mine
was killed by falling roof.
At Idaho Springs Young Neils Olsen
was kicked on the head by horse; his
skull was fractured, and he will probably
die.
AT Crested Butte John Pleud and John
Pogna quarreled in saloon. The latter
was shot dead.
At Colorado Springs, yesterday after
noon, four boys were walking through
the Garden of the Gods. Two OF them
had difficulty one Ryan struck col m
panion named Ford on the head with a
club, fracturing his skull; he cannot re-
cover.
At Glenwood Springs Mather Kellogg,
prominent ranchman ON Rifle creek,
went to Rife station Sunday in COM
pany with his hired man, named Davis.
They became intoxicated, had q quarrel
and returning home at night, had 9
rough and tumble fight on pile OF rails
near the barn. Davis, getting the worst
of the battle, pulled q huge knife and
plunged it in Kellogg's side, inflicting 6
terrible wound, from which he will die
Davis was arrested.
At Durango, Colorado, J. P. Archden
prominent, citizen,l i'll with typhoio
fever, arose from his bed, fell and strik
ing his head on the window sill, received
injuries from which he died in twenty
minutes.
At Greeley, Geo. C, Freeman blew hii
brains out on account of unrequite(
love. His parents live at Milwaukee.
In this city Casper Peppermeyer, 0
Burlington, Iowa, was killed while at
tempting to stop runaway team.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-26
STEPPED ON THE TRACK.
An Aged Woman Killed by a Dirt
Car.

OAKLAND, Cal, March 25.-An elderly
woman, who has not yet been identified,
was killed by one of the dirt cars on the
Broadway grade, near the Tabiolo hos
pital, today The cars, which are filled
with rock at the hill near the old Hale
place, are allowed to run down by
gravity to the fill near Twentieth street
IN Broadway. A car was coming down
the grade in charge of two men, who saw
the woman walking beside the track.
They shouted to her to get out of the
way, but when the car was within about
two lengths Of her, she stepped upon the
track, and. was struck. She was run
over and terribly mangled. Her left arm
and leg were crushed, and she received
internal injuries, causing almost instant
death
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-26
Tried for Shooting Her Husband

SAN FRANcIsco, March 25-The sec.
ond trial OF Narifa S. Failing, for the
murder of her husband, Charles d.
FAILING, on the 10Th of April, 1883, be-
gan today. Failing was out driving with
another woman, when his wife, who was
on the sidewalk, drew pistol and shot
him in the back. The jury at the first
trial failed to agree.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-26
Soldiers, Homesteads,

WASHINGTON, March %. = Secretary
Noble today rendered a decision in a
case involving the question OF the assign
ability of the right to make a soldiers
additional homestead entry. The Secre-
tary decides the question in the mega
tive, and says that by constructing the
soldiers homestead as whole, it is clear
Congress did not intend the privilege
granted to the soldier to be subject to
barter and sale or assignment to
another
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-26
LUDWIG Won ROMAYER."
The Talented Matrimonial Agent Gives
Up Life in Despair.

The Talented Matrimonial Agent Gives
Up Life in Despair.
SAN Francisco, March %. = The
Chronicle will say tomorrow that the un-
known man who shot and killed him
self in front of an approaching train al
than r. o. Mayer, alias Ludwig Won
Romayer, late manager of the Inter
national Bureau of Private Transact
ions," who was not long ago sued for
$4,000 damages for attempted outrage
on Miss Amelia Jande, on his, ranch
near San Jose.
His international bureau scheme,
through which he proposed to provide
foreign nGblemen with American heir
esses, was thoroughly exposed lately,
and this together with the fact that the
Sheriff was searching for him to serve
papers in the damage suit drove him, it
is thought, to take his own life."
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-26
The Fresno Races.

FRESNO, March 25.-The races were
held here today under clear sky. The
half-mile dash fortwo-year-olds of the dis
trict, purse $3.50, was won by Judge Terry
in 81 seconds, with Tulare Chief second
and Gilderoy third.
One and one-fourth mile dash-$25O
J. r. Ross's Orc won in l :57, Pliny sec
ond and Hotspur third.
The one-quarter mile and repeat,
purse $3.50, was won by Cyclone in two
straight heats Time, 2314 and 2334 sec
onds. Springwater was second and
Gypsy Girl third
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-26
REFINED BURGLARS.
A Fashionable Couple the Leaders of a
RObber Band.

New York, March 25-The fashion,
able suburban town of Montclair, n. j.,
is Mortified over the discovery that one
OF her most respected citizens, James
Tuthill, a mason contractor, is burglar
who has been robbing houses right and
left for years past. lie was identified
by accident. One of his victims, graphing
with him in house last week, un-
masked him. A search of his house re-
vealed thousands of dollars worth Of
jewelry, money and plate hid in the
cellar Tuthill and his pretty wife are
in jail. His former friends believe he
was captain of robber band, and that
his wife was his trusted lieutenant.
They were both highly respected in
Montclair, and were good church mem
bers
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-26
A PLEA FOR PARDON.
The Governor Urged to Release Arthur
ID. January.

SACRAMENTO, March 25.--Strong pres
sure has been brought to bear upon Gov
ernor Waterman in the last few days to
secure the pardon of Arthur D..
January, who stole fifty-two
thousand dollars of the special
deposits in the State treasury while his
father was Treasurer. Judge Van Fleet,
who sentenced him, and many others
have signed petition for his pardon.
The point made is that he is dying of
consumption. No decision has yet been
reached by the Governor.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-26
WASHINGTON STATESMEN.
speaker Ehrman Smashes Representa-
A;ua ts,rxu,r,o Nnsa

i've BrOWn'S Nose.
OLYMPIA, Wash, March 25.-The
House was called to. order at O'Clock
this morning, and the doors were locked.
Several representatives, arrived shortly
after and demanded adnittance. Upon
being refused by the Assistant Sergeant
at-Arms, Representative Brown, of Spo-
kane county, burst the door in and took
his seat inside For this he was repri-
manded by Speaker Ehrman. Meeting
Brown afterwards, he referred to the
reprimand. Brown then accused Ehr-
man of accepting bribes. The latter
struck Brown in the face twice, breaking
his nose. The men were separated, and
Brown was taken to the hospital.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-26
The Conscience Fund Enlarged.

WASHINGTON, March 25.-The con-
science fund has been enlarged by 81 500
received today from New York, the
sender stating that it ia the last pay
nent OF, with twenty-five per cent. over
and aEsove the amount, what he defrauded
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-26
State Board of Trade Omcers.

SAN Francisco, March 25.-The new
Board of Directors of the State Board of
Trade ratified the election of the< follow
ing officers today: President, f. J..
Gregory; vice-presidents, w. H., Mills
and n. Z. Chapman; secretary, A. Came
meth; treasurer, ,Grangers' Bank. John
q. Brown was elected general manager
of the board.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-26
GOULD's ORDERS.
Tho Missouri Pacific Cuts Rates to Meet
Competition.

Competition. N
CHICAGO, March 25.-Talking tonight
with preventative of the Associated
Press, regarding the cutting of passen-
ger rates west of the Missouri river, NE.
Townsend, general passenger agent Of
the Missouri Pacific, said he wished to
deny the charges that his road is cutting
rates in the spirit of PIRACY" The
Missouri Pacific, he said, maintains the
same stand'it has since the beginning of
the trouble, that it will meet competi-
ton wherever found. The cutting of
rates has been done, he said, to meet
those OF competitors, and by the direct
orders of President Jay Gould.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-26
Came In on Wheels.

WEAvERvILLE, CAL, March 25.-The
Reading and Weaverville stage came in
this evening On wheels for the first time
for three months. The roads are still in
very bad condition, and it will be several
days before freight can be brought
through.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-26
Lee Chuck,s Sentence.

SAN Francisco, March 25.-Lee Chuck,
the Chinaman who was recently con-
victed of murder in the second degree,
for killing fellow-countryman, was
sentenced today to fifty years imprison-
ment at San Quentin.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-26
LET JACKSON STEP FORTH.
Sullivan Ready to Attend to the Austria
lian's Claims.

1ian's Claims.
Boston, March 25.-''Now that have
settled my Mississippi trouble, l want
to attend to Jackson's claims," said Sui
livan today. eff the California Athletic
or any other club puts up a purse of
1000, will meet him min battle for the
championship. l don't care what gloves
are used, SO long as they come within
the restriction of the law. l will not
under any circumstances fight a ring
battle again. I've had enough illegal
business" Sullivan added that the
people who criticise his high figures
don't Know what they are talking about
1t costs him a great deal to train, and
he wants something for fighting,
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-26
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A Naval Officer Prom oted

WASHINGTON, March 25-The Presi-
dent today nominated Pay-Director
Thomas H. LOCKER, Of the navy, Chief OF
the Bureau of Provisions and Clothing
and Paymaster-General, with the rank
OF COmmOdOre d.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-26
AN ABUNDANCE OF WORK.
Employment for One Thousand Men at
Vallejo.

Vallejo.
VALLEJO, CAL, March 25.-The out
look for busy summer for a large num-
ber OF men working on the navy yard is
good. In less than two weeks the work
of finishing the Monadnock will be COM
menced, and this means two years. work
for many men. Orders were received
Monday to proceed with the work of
making the San Francisco's furniture,
cooperage, boats, equipage, etc., which
will give work to all classes of me-
.chanics. Over 600 men are now work
ing in the yard, and the new work viii
increase the force 70 loo or more.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-26
To Succeed Themselves.

SACRAMENTO, March 25.-The Governor
has appointed w. w. Stone, r. r.
Hammond, Jr., and Joseph Austin, park
commissioners of San Francisco, to sue
ceed themselves, their term expiring IN
asfeW days.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-26
Irrigation Petition Granted.

FRESNO, March 25.-The Board Of Su-
pervisors granted a petition today for
the Fresno Irrigation district, with
slight changes in the original bounda-
ries.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-26
Indicted for Wife Mur ri er

McMNvILLE, Ore.,. March 25.-Wm.
M. Scott was indicted today by the
Grand Jury on the charge of numbering
his wife last February.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-26
Testing the Pesrel.s <,uns.

MoNRoE, Va, March 25.-The Naval
lngPection Board arrived this morning
ana went to sea on the Petrol fof 81
se souls, a run, during which the saAs will
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