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Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-06
A WIFE'S INFIDELITY.
The Cause of the Pratt-BrOmwell
Tragedy.

Tragedy.
SAN Francisco, May 5.-The sensa-
tional feature of the Pratt-Bromwell case
today was the testimony of the defend
ant. He related that on his return
from trip to Japan, where he had gone
on business for the insurance company
of which Bromwell was president, he
found his wife a physical wreck, and
took her to Napa for treatment. He
soon learned his wife had frequently
been with Bromwell to resort near
Oakland called the Hermitage,
and had also lunched with him in San
Francisco. He charged his wife with
these actions and she admitted that she
had visited these places with Bromwell
and said she had been foolish, but had
done nothing criminal On his wife's
suggestion he sent for Henry Wads-
worth, who had been his close friend to
consult with him on the subject. After
Wadsworth had had an interview with
Mrs. Pratt, he assured witness that Mrs.
Pratt was good woman and had been
guilty of nothing more than indiscretion.
The matter preyed on witness mind and
finally on the night before the shooting
he asked his wife to prove to him that
she was a good woman. She then ac-
kuOW lcIScu ludI DTOLWOll u3u ruined
her, and that Wadsworth knew all about
it. Pratt was greatly affected during
this part of the recital. He described
the wretched condition of mind in which
no found himself after his wife's con-
fession. He said next morning he
armed himself with a revolver, not
knowing whether he intended to kill
himself or Bromwell. At this point the
court adjourned till morning.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-06
FOREIGN LABOR.
SPANISH STRIKERS RESORT TO THE
USE OF DYNAMITE.
The Situation Somewhat Improved in Aus
tria-More Rioting in France-Austra-
lian Sheep-Shearers Strike.

BARCELONA, May 5.-Great excitement
was caused this morning at the Mer-
chants and Manufacturers Club house
by the explosion of a bomb in front Of
the building. The concussion was ter
rife, and the doors and windows of the
house were wrecked.
There is much discomfort among the
strikers owing to their failure to secure
their demands. They have many dis
putes among themselves, ending in
fights. A large number of the strikers
show disposition to return to work
The authorities have assured them that
if they resume work they will be pro-
tected.
= VIENNA, May 5.-Strikes and threats
of strikes continue throughout the
country. The Ostraw mine-owners have
conceded eight-hour shifts, but some of
the strikers have not yet decided
whether they will accept. Most of the
bakers at Pesth are still out.
The strike of employees in the State
railway shops has been settled. The
authorities conceded higher wages.
LONDON, May 5.-Nine thousand work
men have struck in Prague and seven
thousand masons and carpenters in
Hamburg.
PARIS, May 5.-Labor agitation at
Roubaix and Tourcoing is abating,
though the conference between the
masters and strikers was productive of
no result.
Strikers at Lille today assaulted the
workmen and smashed some machinery
in a factory. They were dispersed by
the military.
BRISBANE, May 5.-Members of the
labor unions here threaten to strike to
prevent the shipment of woods sheared
by non-union men. They have cabled
to England asking for the support OF the
British labor unions.
LONDON, May 5.-The committee of
the House of Lords appointed to inquire
into the sweating" system which is
causing much misery among the resi-
dents of the eastern part of the city,
urges the hands to combine and force
the employers to pay better wages and
give shorter hours. The committee also
presses in the report to Parliament the
necessity of legislative interference.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-06
STRIKE MOVEMENTS.
Journeymen Carpenters Win
a Victory.
The Great Strike at Chicago
Finally Settled.
The Unions Demands Conceded at
Nearly Every Point.
Work to be Resumed Next Thursday.
Other Strikes Fail to Materialize.
The Coopers' Grievances.
Associated Press Dispatches. !

Associated Press DiSpatches.l
CHICAGO, May 5.--The great carpen-
ters' strike is finally settled so far as the
new Bosses Association is concerned.
Fully four thousand journeymen carpen-
ters will 60 to work by Thursday. The
arbitration committees of the new
Bosses Association and the strikers met
this evening and settled the last detail.
The journeymen achieved an almost
sweeping victory. They made conces-
sions on but two points. The only disap-
pointment was that the stubbornness OF
the old Masters Association has left it's
members wholly out of the final deal.
An official statement of the terms of the
settlement will not be issued until to-
morrow, but it is reliably stated that the
document provides for eight hours a
day. Overtime is only to be allowed be-
tween certain stipulated hours at night.
The minimum rate of wages is fixed at
50 cents an hour up to August 1st, and
thereafter at 371s cents. Overtime
shall be rated at time and half, and
Sunday time as double time. In the
matter Of apprentices, concessions were
made by both sides. The employers
agree to employ only union men, even
for foremen.
Eager to Resume Work.
Many of the striking carpenters went to
work this morning on the strength of the
announcement in the Sunday papers that
the strike had been settled. As some
matters were yet under discussion, and
no order to resume work had yet been
issued, the Carpenters Council sent out
and called off the workers.
The various strikes threatened in other
lines failed to materialize.
The Coopers' Grievances.
According to the predictions OF the
stockyards coopers, there is a probabil-
ity OF their cause being taken up by the
English dock laborers, and the strike
becoming international. At meeting
OF the Brotherhood of United Labor to-
day, a committee was appointed to
communicate with John Burns, the
English labor leader, and request him
to order English 'longshoremen not to
handle any beef or other products
shipped by Chicago houses. The COM
mittee say Burns has taken a great in
terest in the cause OF the men at the
yards. The men in an open letter say
by the terms of their agreement, signed
after the great strike of 1886, they are
subject to discharge without warning,
while in case of quitting they had to
give two weeks notice or forfeit ten
days pay, which the employers with
hold. Sometimes, they say, they ale
only given two or three days work, but
are compelled to remain or lose their
forfeit money, and are compelled to
work Sundays. If manis two minutes
late in the morning he is docked an
hours pay, but if his work is finished
before the close of the day, he is not
paid for full day.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-06
PARTY POLICY.
REPUBLICAN CONGRESSMEN ADOPT
A PLAN OF PROCEDURE,
The Tariff Bill to Be Pushed to a Conclusion
By May 2lst-River and Harbor Men
Indignant at Their Shabby Treatment.

WASHINGTON, May 5.-After the ad-
journment of the House this afternoon,
the Republican members assembled in
conference to decide upon party policy
in reference to the Tariff bill.
The River and Harbor bill managers
made strenuous efforts to have that ap-
preparation bill made special order for
consideration to conclusion before the
Tariff bill is taken up, and Represen tative
Henderson made statement of freasons
why this should be done. The majority
of the members could not be made to
take his view, for it was decided, 80 to
10, that the Tariff bill was a matter of
prime Importance and should be called
up Wednesday. 1t was agreed that
general debate should go on for four
Saturday, of this week, with night ses-
sions for speeches. Eight days addi-
tional is then to be allowed for consid
Grafton Of the bill by paragraphs under
the five minute rule. On May 21st the
previous question on the final passage
of the bill is to be considered ordered by
the terms OF the special rule to be
adopted
The river and harbor men made an
other effort, this time asking to have
adopted special rule providing for the
consideration of their bill Immediately
after final action upon the Tariff bill, but
again they were defeated. There was
some talk about the remaining business
before Congress, and it became evident
that the general feeling was that final
adjournment could be reached about the
middle of July.
The members of the committee on
rivers and harbors are feeling indignant
over the manner in which their bill was
side-tracked. They appreciate the fact
that unless early action is taken upon
that measure, .it will fall by reason of
lack of time for due consideration by
the Senate. Yielding to the inevitable,
however, they are determined to press
it's consideration as soon as the Tariff bill
is out of the way, and will antagonize
all other legislation until the River and
Harbor bill is disposed of.
The Republican Senator'S and Repre-
sentatives' caucus tonight to select Re-
publican Congressional campaign COM
mittee, was slimly attended because
of the long caucus this after
noon, and it was nots found
expedient to complete the list to-
night. Among those selected were the
following: Colorado, Townsend; Wy
oming, Carey Idaho, Dubois.
The meeting of the Republican Ma
tional Committee, which was to have
been held in this city May 7th, has been
postponed until May 18th to suit the
convenience of several members of the
committee.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-06
PLAYER PICKETT.
Prevented from Playing with
the Phillies.
An Injunction Granted to
Restrain Him.
His Ingratitude Shown to be Equal
to His Bad Faith.
YASterdavtS Work on tho Diorpopd-Tho q
Yesterdays Work on the Diamond-The
Race Track, Prize Ring and Other
Sporting Matters,
Associated Press Dispatches. |


PHILADELPHIA, May Sin the suit of
the Kansas City American Association
club against John Z. Pickett and the
Players club of Philadelphia, Judge
Arnold today granted an injunction re-
straining Pickett from playing with any
other club than Kansas City during the
season of 1890. The Judge, in his de-
cision, says in part: "When we consider
the fact that the plaintiff, the Kansas
City club, paid for the release of Pickett
from the st. Paul club, in May last,
$4,000, of which $500 was paid to Pickett
and salary OF $340 month, which
was regularly and fully paid to
him. although he was sick and unable
to play half the season of 'S9, his ingrat-
itude is shown to be equal to his bad
faith. While we cannot punish him for
his ingratitude, we can restrain him
from deriving any benefit from his
breach of contract"
In regard to Pickett's plea that the
Kansas City club has transferred it's
membership from the American Asso-
citation to the Western Association, and
that it has released others of it's players
the court says he has stopped himself
from complaining as he freely acquiesced
in these arrangements.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-06
A SCENE IN COURT.
The Clayton Inquiry Getting
Interesting.
Mrs. Hooker on the Witness
Stand.
Attorney Armstrong Struck in the
Face by Judge Mcclure.
Great Excitement Follows, During Which
Weapons are Drawn-Bloodshed
Narrowly Averted.
Associated Press Dispatches. |

L
LITTLE Rock, May ga large num-
Der of negroes testified before the inves-
tigation committee today that they voted
for Clayton for Congress. This evening,
when Mrs. Thomas Hooper had finished
her testimony, in which she acknowl-
edged that she was acquainted with
Safer, Carol Armstrong arose and
said: "There have been some foul
charges made against the people of Nor
rillton and Conway counties by the
mouthpiece of Powell Clayton. 1 desire
to enter an appearance for the people OF
Conway county. insist that this COM
mittee shall subpoena witnesses from
among the people of Conway county, to
refute the charges that have been made
by this infamous and vile stand SLAM
der"
No sooner had Armstrong uttered
these words, than Judge Mcclure
sprang from his seat and struck
him in the face. The courtroom was
packed, and everybody was on his feet.
Colonel w. H. H. Clayton reached for
his pistol.
"Hold on" cried Powell Clayton,
'we don't want any of that" Friends
caught hold of Armstrong who was
struggling desperately to get at Judge
Mcclure, and after a short tussle led
him out of the room.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-06
TOWN ELECTIONS.
Many California Municipalities Elect
Officers.


Officers.
SAN LEANDRo, CAL, May 5.-The town
election held here today resulted in a
victory for the Peoples ticket.
GILRoY, CAL, May 5.-The Republi
cans elected the Mayor, Marshal and
two councilmen. The Democrats elected
four councilmen. This is the first Re-
publican Mayor elected here for years.
WOODLAND, Cal, May Sat the city
election today 445 votes were cast. Re-
organization as city of the fifth class
was carried by large majority. The
Democrats elect four councilmen, the
Republicans one.
HAYwARDs, Cal, May 5.-The election
was hotly contested; the high license
ticket secured handsome majority !;
245 votes were cast
NEVADA, Cal, May 5.-Four-hundred
and ninety votes were cast at the cleo
tion today.
GRASS VALLEY, Cal, May 5.-There
were no political issues at the election
today; GAS votes were polled.
CoLUsA, CAL, May 5.-Party lines
were closely drawn in the municipal
election today, the Democrats electing
the majority of the officers; 27O votes
were cast.
HoLLIsTER, Cal, May 5.-The town
election today resulted in sweeping
victory for the citizens ticket, over the
ticket of candidates pledged for the
closing of saloons on Sunday.
REDWOOD CRY, CAL, May Sat the
city election today the heaviest vote was
polled ever cast in town. The citizens
straight ticket was elected, the opposi-
ton being showed under.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-06
High Prices for ThOrOughbreds.

LEXINGTON, KY, May 5.-The sale OF
the thoroughbreds of Runnymeade &
Coldstream yearlings took place near
Paris today and was a great success.
Fifty head of yearlings were sold for
$50, ,125. Among the highest sales were :
Yearling colts: By Imp. Billet, Mel
bourne stud Lexington, $4,000; bay
(brother to Hanover), by Hindoo, Mel
bourne stud, $1,000; bay, by Leonatus
Crawford, and Cordin, Chicago, -, 400
bay, by Imp. Billet, Melbourne stud,
$3.50; bay, by Leonatus, Melbourne
stud, $2,050. Yearling fillies Brown, by
Imp. Billet, Dwyer Brothers, New York,
$2,050; bay, by Imp. Billet, F. M. Simp-
son, Lexington, $2,500; bay, by Hindoo,
E.. B. Bishop, $3,025.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-06
A RUNAWAY.

A short time after noon yesterday
what might have been serious runaway
took place on Temple street, near Broad
way. The team was one of large horses,
which got away from their driver, and
came up the street with a heavy lumber
wagon attached. A cable car was COM
ing down, meeting the wild team, and
the gripman had the presence of mind
to stop his train and urge all passengers
on the dummy to take refuge in the car.
This had hardly been done when the
team came into collision with the
dummy, the horses straddling it, and
breaking the front to pieces. The
horses were good deal injured.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-06
STANLEY LIONIZED.
A SWELL RECEPTION TENDERED
HIM IN LONDON.
All the Princes of the Royal House in
Attendance-A Gold Medal Presented
to the Explorer-Discourse on Africa.

LONDON, May 5.-The Geographical
Society's reception to Stanley at Albert
hall this evening was a notable event.
The Prince and Princess of Wales, Duke
of Edinburgh, Duke of Cambridge Duke
of Teck, Duke of Fife, Duke of Argyll,
Count of Paris and many other notables
were present. The princes of the royal
family headed the triumphal pro-
cession, which conducted Stanley
and his colleagues into the hall.
The president of the society presented
medals to Stanley with an appropriate
speech. Stanley returned his thanks
and proceeded to narrate his adventures,
assisted by chart. The Prince OF
Wales moved vote of thanks to Stan
ley, and the Duke of Edinburgh
seconded the motion. The medal
presented to Stanley is of
gold. Copies in bronze were presented
to all his colleagues. In the course of
his speech Stanley said carpers had
asked what was the utility of the expe-
dition. He replied that the gain to hu-
manity was great The expedition opened
up new, rich and productive region,
and would enable them to teach mil
lions of degraded human beings that in
vegetable products they would find
something of far vaster value than the
flesh of their fellow creatures.
1t was no eXaggeration to say
that every mile traversed would
serve in the future to extend British
commerce, industry and enterprise.
Finally they had extended the British
possessions to the eastern limits of the
Congo, adding territory covering thou
sands of miles without the force of
arms.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-06
State Bar Association.

SAN Francisco, May 5.--The State
Bar Association met today to consider
judicial reforms. Several committees
made partial reports. In the general
discussion opinions were expressed that
the salaries of the Supreme Justices
were too small, and suggestions were
offered that an intermediate court should
be established to relieve the Supreme
Court Of the accumulation of business.
The proposition to circulate among the
profession an official journal setting forth
all the proposed reforms, was left to the
executive committee. More extended
reports are expected to be made at the
next meeting, August 10th.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-06
CONDENSED CABLEGRAMS.

Sef1Or Zertueno, Governor of the State
OF Mexico, died Sunday night.
Captain Casati, the African explorer,
has entered the German service.
Lord Chief Justice Coleridge is quite
i'll. He was unable to appear in court
Monday.
Robert Fleury Doyen, one of the old
est French painters, is dead. He was
93 years old.
General Hallot, chief of the general
staff of the French army, has resigned
his position to secure an active COM
mand.
A cable from Buenos Ayres states that
the British steamer Richmond has
foundered near the eastern coast of the
Argentine Republic.
The London Herald says Portugal ac-
cepts, without reserve, the proposition
to submit the Delagoa Bay railway ques-
ton to arbitration.
closure rule was applied to the budget
debate, and the bill passed its second
reading by vote of 1877 to Ill.
The Panama canal commission report,
after expressing regret at the unfavor-
able prospect OF considering the cost OF
finishing the work, concludes that the
best solution of the difficulty would be
for the maritime nations to guarantee
the interest ON the investment.
The Italian Senate in the debate ON
the Charities bill rejected the clause
providing for church expenses. Premier
Crispi thereupon declared that he would
resign in order to decide the question OF
the dissolution of the Cabinet, or its re-
construction under Signor Saracco. This
announcement caused great excitement.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-06

sixth round. Sullivan was to forfeit
500 If Cotton stood ten rounds.
New ORLEANS, May 5.--The Bowen
Meyer fight is off. Meyers manager
says he has been sick and desired to
postpone the event two weeks. Bowen,
who is now in prime condition, would
not consent to a postponement. There
being no forfeit up, Meyer declared the
fight off.
BLOOMINGTON, ILL.,, May 5.-A late dis
patch to the Pantagraph from New Or
leans says a postponement of the Meyer
Bower fight to the 22d has been ar
ranged.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-06
Eighth Our Demonstration,

A preliminary committee of repre-
sentatives from the various labor organ
izations of the city met at No. LOG East
First street last night, to complete
arrangements for mass meeting in
support of the eight-hour movement.
1t was decided to hold a mass demon
stration on the evening OF Saturday,
May 10th, and to invite the cooperation
of all the different organizations of the
city. Committees were appointed on
hall for public meeting and music for
the parade.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-06
PiIing Them Up.

Yesterday the firm of Blake, Moffitt
& Towne, paper dealers of San Fran
cisco, put an attachment on the Tribune
for 81 1882, due on note given by the
company February l, 1890. Instruc-
tions were given the Sheriff to shut up
the office until they put up the money.
Later this order was rescinded.
w. A. BARLEY put an attachment on
H. H. Boyce and G. j. Richards for
1914. A lot of furniture, including a
piano and other stuff, was attached, and
James Dubois put in charge as keeper.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-06
ON THE DIAMOND.
Opening of the Brotherhood Season in
Chicago-Games in Detail.

Opening of the Brotherhood Season in
Chicago-Games in Detail.
CHICAGO, May 5.-Twenty-six hun
dred people attended the opening game
of the brotherhood season in this city,
this afternoon. Staley was very effective
and the Pittsburgs had everything their
own way.
Score: Chicago 5, Pittsburg 13.
Hits-Chicago, 4 Pittsburg, Is.
Errors-Chicago, 6; Pittsburg, 2. Bat
teries-King, Farrell; Staley, Carroll.
Umpires, Matthews, Cunning.
BROOKLYN, May 5.-Eleven hundred
people attended the brotherhood game
this afternoon. Wards men jumped on
Radbourne hard. Kelly gave place tc
SWEET in the fifth inning, and the Cali
fornian played prettily
Score--Brooklyn, 20; Boston, 4.
Hits-Brooklyn, %; Boston, s. Errors
Brooklyn, 2; Boston, 6. Batteries-Van
Haltren, Cook; Radbourne, SWEET and
Kelly. Umpires-Barnes, Gaffney.
PHILADELPHIA, May 5.--The Giants
put up very poor fielding game today,
and the Philadelphia brotherhood club
had an easy victory. Attendance, 2,700.
Score--Philadelp s. New York, f.
Hits-Philadelphia, 8; New York, 8.
Errors-Philadelph 4; New York, 5.
Observation-Disclosures, Cross; Crane,
Ewing Umpires--Ferguson, Holbert.
National League.
PHILADELPHIA, May S.-The Philadel-
phias (league) had the game well in
hand when Vickery let down in the
eighth, and the Bostons tied the score.
The Philadelphias scored winning run,
however, in their half of the eighth, and
Gleason, who succeeded Vickery in the
ninth, disposed of the visitors without
much trouble. Attendance, 1,700.
Score-Boston, 5; Philadelphia, 6.
Hits-Boston, s; Philadelphia, Is.
Errors-Boston, s.; Philadelphia, 5.
Batteries-Vickery, Gleason; Clement; !;
Nicholas, Bennett. Umpire, Lynch.
CHICAGO, May 5.-Today's league
game was pitchers contest, and was
very stubbornly contested throughout.
The game was called at the end of the
ninth inning on account of darkness
the score being tie. Attendance, no.
Score-Chicago, 2; Cincinnati, 2.
Hits-Chicago, 5; Cincinnati, 6. Er-
rors-Chicago, 1; Cincinnati, 2. Bat
teries-Hutchinson, Kittredge Fireman
Baldwin. Umpire-Zacharias.
BROOKLYN, May 5.-The wretched
playing OF the New York League team
gave the Brooklyns an easy victory this
afternoon. Attendance, 300.
Score-New York, 2; Brooklyn, S.
Hits-New York, 6; Brooklyn, L
Errors-New York, 6; Brooklyn, 2
Batteries-Rusie, Murphy; Hughes
Clarke. Umpires-Powers, McDermott
Postponed by Rain.
CLEVELAND, May 5.-The national ant
brotherhood games scheduled for this
city today were postponed on account o
rain.
American Association.
SYRACUSE, May 5.-Syracuse, 6; Brook
lyn, 0.
ROCHESTER, May 5.-Rochester, 5
Athletic, l.
Central California.
FRESNO, May 5.-Fresno won its thirt
consecutive Central California League
game yesterday by defeating the Mercet
baseball club, in ten innings.
Score-Fresno, II; Merced, 10.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-06
JOE McAULIFFE.
The Big S1Ogger Makes His First Ap-
pearance in New York.

pearance in New York.
New YORK, May 5.-Joe McAuliffe
made his first appearance before the
sports of New York and Brooklyn to-
night at Fifth avenue casino, Brooklyn.
1t was announced that the big fellow
was suffering from severe attack of
tonsiltnis and his physician would allow
him to spar only three rounds of two
minutes each. He jumped up from his
chair at the call of time, and the specta-
tors were evidently greatly pleased with
his appearance. His bout with Jack
Fallon was only little friendly affair.
McAuliffe had Fallon completely under
his thumb all the time. The Brooklyn
man might as we'll have tried his prowess
on the side of barn as to attempt to
get in on the big man.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-06
A Real Estate Sale.

Ben o. Rhoades conducted very sue
cessful real estate sale yesterday, the
property selling under the hammer at
satisfactory prices. The property was a
closing out sale of the California Co.
operative Colony and consisted of four
teen parcels of 10 and 20 acres each.
The good land sold at nearly $100 per
acre.