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Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-15
GROSS NEGLIGENCE.
An inexperienced Helmsman the Cause
of the Handy Boy Disaster.


SAGINAW, Mich, April 14.--The acci-
dent to the steamer Handy Boy, yester
day, seems to have been the result of
gross negligence. The man at the wheel
was inexperienced, and the current car
ried the boat along so rapidly that he
lost his head at the decisive moment
and turned the wheel in the wrong
direction. He then tried to signal the
engineer, but instead signaled,
"Go ahead at full speed" The
boat struck the bridge, and all
her upper works and passengers were
swept into the river. Many were res
cued by small craft putting out from the
shore, but some were lost. The number
lost is believed to be seven, but as no
bodies have been recovered it is impos-
sible to say with any certainty. Twelve
or fifteen persons were slightly injured.
The wheelman, fireman and engineer
are under arrest, but Captain Dolesen
made his way ashore Immediately after
the accident and has not yet been APP
pretended.
LATER-The following is believed to be
a complete list OF the victims: Mrs.
Nevins, Mrs. Montgomery, Mrs. Walsh,
Miss Haight and Miss Owen. 1t is re-
ported that two men were also drowned,
but it cannot be verified. Captain Dole
sen was arrested and locked up tonight.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-15
AN OPEN SWITCH.
What Might Have Been a Bad Disaster
at San Jose.


at San Jose.
SAN JOSE, April 14.-The Monterey ex
press train met with an accident this
morning in this city. The train had
just left the depot and when near the
bridge over Guadalupe creek, ran into
an open switch. The locomotive, bag
gage-car and special car containing the
president of the Norfolk and Western
railway and party, ran on the bridge.
The cars ended over, but stopped before
they went off. 1t was narrow escape
from serious accident. No one was in
jured, but the passengers were greatly
frightened. Those in the special car
jumped from the windows. The other
passengers rushed pell-mell from the
train. The cars are being replaced on
the track. The $50 passengers were sent
on special train at 8 80 to San Fran
cisco. The damage is slight. The rail-
road officials were at breakfast on the
special car at the time of the accident.
The dishes were scattered over the road.
1t is claimed the accident was caused by
negligence on the part of the engineer,
as the red signal on the switch can be
seen at the depot.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-15
sUD-AMERICAN ADvICEs.
Stories of Earthquake, Shipwrsck, Bio
and BIoOdshed.


SAN Francisco, April 14.-The steamer
San Juan, from Panama, brings advices
today stating that the severest earth
quake shock experienced on the isthmus
since 1882 occurred recently. The shock
lasted five seconds.
On February 18th news was received
in Guatemala that the steamer Shak-
narah, which left San Jose, destined for
Hamburg, went to pieces on the rocks
near Acajutla. None of the cargo, $4,000
sacks of coffee, valued at about 100000,
was saved.
A long-standing feud between the
families of Sazona and Urbana, at
Huanta, Peru resulted in the loss of over
one hundred lives. Urbana having wit
messed the slaughter of five members OF
his family during a combat with guer-
rillas, gave himself up to save further
bloodshed, and was beheaded. The In
dians, however, being drunk, continued
for some hours after to pillage and burn
the town and slaughter the inhabitants.
PANAMA, April IA serious disturb
ance occurred at the Santa Lucia thea
ter, Santiago, Chill, Sunday evening.
| The management, without particle Of
intimatiolr, changed the play and
curtailed the performance by one or two
acts. The audience tore the drop cur
tain to pieces, the piano was smashed
and chairs and other furniture wrecked.
The managers and actors beat timely
retreat, else they would have been
roughly handled.
LIMA, Peru, April 14.-Presidential
and general elections were held yester-
day and passed off quietly in all parts
of the Republic. The report seems to
favor Colonel Morales Bermudezat, the
official nominee for President, and to
give the present constitutional govern
ment strong majority.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-15
THE DOOM -SEALERS.
A Phrophecy That Failed to
Connect.
Oakland and San Francisco Re-
main Intact.
Mrs. WOOdwOrth's Big Tidal Wave
Did Not MaterialiZe.
The Cranks All Took Refuge in the
Mountains But Thew Were
The Cranks All Took Refuge in the
Mountains But They Were
Sorely Disappointed.
Associated Press Dispatches. |

Associated PrcSS D1SpatCncS.
SAN Francisco, April 14.-Notwith-
standing the fact that this is the day on
which, according to the prophecy Of
the doom-sealers, San Francisco and
Oakland are to be destroyed by an earth
quake and tidal wave, there is no indica-
ton in this city of such a disturbance
The day is beautiful and if any OF the
believers in Mrs. Woodworth and
Prophet Erickson who are now encamped
i'll the hills in the neighboring counties
were in the city this morning, their
faith in prophecy would probably be
shaken.
ST. HELENA, Cal, April 14.-The Oak
land "doom-sealers" who have come to
st. Helena within the past two weeks
as safe refuge in which to escape the
predicted tidal-wave destruction of Oak
land and San Francisco, to take place to-
day, are now fleeing to the mountains
having discovered that st. Helena is
such a wicked place that they are not
safe here. A large number went to
Howell mountain last week, and one
party of negroes went to the summit Of
Mt. st. Helena..this morning. Further
than their exodus to the mountains, the
fanatics are not causing much commo-
ton today. 1t is slowly dawning on
them that their prophet of evil has failed
them, and about tomorrow it is thought
the large majority will return to Oak
land.
SANTA Rosa, April 14.-There was
great excitement among the Woodwork
followers this morning. At first it was
supposed that Santa Rosa was in no
danger, but since the Callaghan vision
last week the mountains are regarded as
the only safe place. Between seventy
five and 100 left this morning at an early
hour for the top of Taylor mountain,
two miles south of this city. They were
joined by number of Salvation Army
and Holiness people, who say they are
going to have picnic and spiritual fes-
tival, whether the wave comes or not
| They are now engaged In singing, pray
number of people are seen along the
| field glasses.
VAcAvILLE, CAL, April 14.-A look OF
quiet expectancy has settled on the faces
OF the doom-sealers here. The crowd
have spent the morning in prayer and
reading of the Bible, and confined them
selves to the house. None have ventured
| beyond Gods chosen precinct, as they
call the place where they are located. In
response to question as to the pros
poets for shake-up, Hendricks, the ap-
parent leader, advised the correspondent
to go to God, but as to his movements
| in the future was particularly silent
Goods will be done," he said; "He
will direct and we will follow"
eff the earth does not go up or down
today, what will you do?"
"Go to God and find out" answered
| Hendricks.
Much indignation is expressed at the
notoriety given them, and Erickson is
regarded as an imposter. They are very
quiet and composed. There are no
earthquake indications in the atmos-
phere. One party of ten is located on a
high peak in tents. None have been in
town today
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-15
LABOR AND CAPITAL.
The Striking Carpenters Gain
a Point.
A Chicago Judge Gives Them
Legal Backing.
A General Strike in New York Mar
rOwly Averted.
The Trades Strongly Organized In Massa-
chusetts-The Seamen's Unions
Amalgamating.
Associated Press Dispatches. |

CHICAGO, April 14.-Judge Pendergast,
OF the County Court, today rendered
decision of importance to the striking
carpenters. He ordered the assignee Of
the firm which had the contract for the
woodwork on the big Rand-McNally
building, to go ahead with the work
and concede all the demands of the car
penters. He also informed deputation
OF strikers that he would take no action
affecting their interests without first
consulting them.
A Greater Strike Threatened
According to the programme the
master carpenters belonging to the
Builders Association today made an at
tempt to start up work to finish their
contracts with non-union men. the
movement was not general, as few nom
union men were on hand. 1t is declared
that if the master carpenters continue
putting non-union men at work, gen
eral strike of bricklayers and masons
will be ordered.
New York Strike Ended.
NEW YORK, April 14.-What threat
ened to be long and bitter contest
between capital and labor, in the strike
of the trades generally, has been averted.
Today the men of all the trades went to
work at the usual hour. The difference
between the Central Labor Union and
the Hecla iron works was adjusted yes
terday, and pronunciamento was sent
forth that the men called out on Friday
and Saturday should resume work. The
non-union men employed have been dis
charged.
Well Organized.
BosToN, April 1.-THE organizers re-
ported at meeting of the Carpenters
District Council, last night, that every
trade organization in the State promises
to financially support the carpenters in
their eight and nine hour demand.
Seamen AmaIgamating.
New York, April 14.-Delegates repre-
. senting the various organizations of sea
men and sailors in this city, Brooklyn,
Jersey City, Philadelphia, Baltimore,
Boston and Chicago met today
for the purpose of forming national
organization. Resolutions advocating
the affiliation of all the seafaring men
of the Pacific, Atlantic, Gulf and Lake
ports, with amalgamated unions, under
OIC hCdOi, LII olOCl ulldU ullllOl IdJC VI
wages and equal conditions can be estab-
lished throughout the United States,
and also one pledging the union to buy
only goods of union labor manufacture
where obtainable.
Foreign Labor Troubles.
LIVERPOOL, April 14.-In consequence
of the refusal of the dock companies at
Berkenhead to accept the terms of the
Dock Laborers' Union in regard to the
hours of labor, 5000 men struck today.
LONDON, April 14.-Jewish tailors and
pressers and machinists at Manchester
have struck for shorter hours and more
pay.
BUDA PEsTH, April 1.-THE men en-
ployed in the machine shops OF the rail
ways met yesterday and resolved to agi-
tate in favor of eight hours.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-15
CITY ELECTIONS.
A NUMBER OF CALIFORNIA MUNICI-
PALITIES ELECT OFFICERS.
Prohibition Knocked Out at Pasadena.
High License Carries the Day at Riv-
erside-Large Votes, Etc.

PASADENA, April 14.-The Prohibition
ticket was defeated at the municipal cleo
ton, in this city, today, by an average
majority Of sixty-two for trustees. The
Marshal, Clerk and Treasurer, on the
Prohibition ticket, were elected. Bon
fires are blazing and the streets are
crowded with jubilant citizens.
Riverside.
RIVERSIDE, Cal, April 14.-High Ii
cense carried here today; lowest major
ity thirty, and highest seventy-fve, in
favor of high license trustees. The city
is wild with excitement. Guns are be-
ing fired and bands are playing.
Monrovia.
MoNRov1A, CAL, April 14-[Special. ]
Notwithstanding the fact that there was
only one real ticket in the municipal
election here today, big bolt was made
on George, the candidate for City
Marshal, by the friends of John Baxter,
who was elected by small plurality of
13. The following ticket was elected:
City trustees, Henry Hart, Andrew
Boldly, G. 0. Monroe, DR.. William Stev-
enson; City Clerk, G. E. Slossen;
Treasurer, John A. Bartle; Marshal,
John G. Baxter. A big demonstration
was held over the result, and the candi-
dates-elect were serenaded by the city
band.
Santa Monica.
SANTA MONICA, April 14.-[Special. J.
The Citizens ticket at Santa Monica was
successful today. The count tonight
gave the following result: For trustees,
J. Sears 204, Allen 210, Smith 113, Steele
90; for Clerk, E. Pollard 221, Mckinley
92 for Treasurer, Chaplin 312; for Mar
shal, Baretto 21S, Carrillo 96.
Anaheim.
ANAHEIM, April 14.-Two hundred
votes were polled in the city election to-
day. w. A. Witte, Charles SCHNEIDER
and Joseph Bennerscheidt were elected
trustees. Plez James was elected Treas
urer Max Nebelung, City Clerk. A hard
fight was made on Marshal and resulted
in the election of John w. Landell, who
received 142 votes, against So for A. E.
Hendricks.
San Luis Obispo.
SAN LUIS OBIsPo, April 14.-The city
election today was quiet affair, the
main issue being on trustees for and
dSdlIlSI JIlc Olo WdUcI IhC
result was compromise. The following
were elected: Trustees, r. E. Jack,
George McCabe, Frank Mitchell; Clerk,
A. Pollard; Marshal, Madison Graves
Treasurer, G. A. Haskins.
Santa Cruz.
SANTA Cruz, April 14.-At the munich
pal election today, G. Bowman was
reelected Mayor by a majority OF AZ,
over Robert Effey. The total vote was
1,153, the largest vote ever polled in this
city,
Modesto.
MODESTO, April 14.-The city election
today resulted in the election of the
straight Democratic ticket J. P. Allen
and John Reedy, Trustees; R. D.
Young, Marshal; G. H. Golden, Clerk,
and E. A. Grant, Treasurer.
Calistoga.
CALIsToGA, Cal, April 14.-At the
municipal election today the high Ii
cense candidates for trustees on the
Citizens ticket were elected. A great
deal of interest was manifested and a
larger vote cast than ever before.
At Oceanside.
OCEANsIDE, CAL, April 14.-The high
license ticket was elected except Weitzel,
for Clerk. Trustees: Maxson, Spencer,
Schuyler, Ely, Tuttle; Clerk, Wilbur !;
Marshal, Wilson; Treasurer, Payne.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-15
Blood Horse Entries.

SAN Francisco, April 1.-THE follow
ing are the entries and weights of Tues
days blood horse races:
One mile purse-Almont, ia pounds
Gertrude, 112; Daisy d., 116; Lady Ali,
97 Leland, 81; Al Farrow, 1875; King
Hooker, 1902; Rettie B., 81; Coloma,
121.
Five furlongs, free handicap sweep
stakes-Miss Melbourne, 100; Sinfax
103 Parapet 100; Joe Woolman, 100
Rinfax, 112; Arcade, 1903; Cimeter, 103
Homer, 10.
Mile and sixteenth, selling purse
Wild Oats, 80; Dave Douglass, 98; APP
plause, 1903; Nerva, 101; Tom DAILY, 9S
Fanny f., 108; Jack Brady, 101; Sheri-
dan, 1902; Kildare, 100.
Mile and half, Pacific Derby-Sacra
mento, 118; Mohawk, l18; Lord of the
Harem, 11s; Flambeau, 11S; Racine
llS.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-15
NO MATCH FOR CoRBETT.
The California Wonder Makes Game of
Dominick McCaffrey.

DOHluIck N1CCaHTeys
NEW YORK, April 14.-James Corbett,
of fCalifornia, was given benefit tonight
in the Fifth avenue casino, in Brooklyn,
and in three-round contest for points
with Dominick McCaffrey, made game of
the Eastern man, outgeneraling \, Nc
Catfrey on every point. This
did not altogether please the
$500 spectators who were present,
for they wanted to see Knockout.
In the first two rounds the sparring was
light, but in the third and last round,
Corbett received hearty applause when
he demonstrated how easy it was for
him to do as he pleased with McCaffrey
Steve O'Connell, referee, had no occa-
sion for hesitation in giving Corbett the
palm. Billy O'Brien, manager of the af-
fair, said he would bring Corbett and
Sullivan together before long.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-15
CHANGED HIS MIND.
Stanford Withdraws His Letter Demand
ing an Investigation.

SAN Francisco, April 14.-Col.
Crocker, of the Southern Pacific Com
pany stated today that, so far as he
knew, there will be no Investigation OF
the charges made by G. p. Huntington
against Senator Stanford. Col. Crocker
said: 81 don't think Senator Stanford
needs any vindication. Huntington has
said he didn't mean to say Stanford used
the company's money for private ends,
and L think there will be no further
occasion for agitation on this matter"
Senator Stanford, it is stated, with
drew today his letter demanding an in
vestigation.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-15
Memphis Races.

MEMPHIS, April 14-Track good,
weather pleasant.
Four furlongs-Cowen won, Joe Car
ter second, Chimes third; time, 81.
Seven furlongs- -Workmate won, Ma
rie K. second, Mary j. third; time,
l :3S.
Mile and sixteenth-Mamie Fonsow
won, Tudor second, Jacobin third; time,
1:51H.
Mile and an eighth-Fayette won,
Tony Montgomery second, McAuley
third; time, / :5S14.
Six furlongs-Barney won, Bonnie
Taw second, Oklahoma Kid third time,
:10%.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-15
RANDALL'S REMAINS.
Arrangements for the Funeral Made and
Pall-Bearers Appointed.

WASHINGTON, April 14.-There was a
steady stream of callers at the Randall
residence today, to express sympathy
with the bereaved family. A large num-
Der of kilograms of coincidence were re-
ceived from well-known persons. The
remains will be taken from the house
at 3 O'Clock on Thursday morning to the
church, where they can be viewed
until 8 80, when the services will begin.
At Laurel Hill cemetery the casket will
be opened and an opportunity given the
friends Of the dead man to view his re-
mains. The honorary pail bearers are
George W. Childs, A. j. B. Drexel, Col
onel Alex. M. Mcclure, William Nc
Mullen, Ex-Governor Andrew G. Cur
tin, Charles A. Dana, Senator German,
ex-Congressman Sowden, Representa-
tive Blount, Senator Barbour and Dallas
Sanders.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-15
Against General Revision.

CoLUsA, april 14.-The Sacramento
Presbytery this noon closed its sessions
of the past four days at Colusa. Thirty
ministers and elders have been in at
tendance. The presbytery declared
against general revision of the Comics
sion of Faith, but voted to suggest some
verbal changes
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-15
Advance in Orange stock.

POMONA, April 14.-The killing of
thousands of young orange trees in Flor
ida by frost, and the unprecedented
orange planting in Southern California,
has caused remarkable increase in the
price OF young orange trees. There are
orders for over $4,000 orange trees in
Southern California that cannot be filed.
Orange and lemon trees have doubled in
value in this region during six weeks,
and some varieties have trebled.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-15
Natural Gas in Oregon.

ASTORIA, Ore, April 14.-Ntural gas
has been found in Warrentown,h near this
city. A man named Harrison was sink
ing a well, and at depth of 14S feet
blow of gas drove the workmen away.
When ignited it burned brightly five
feet high.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-15
To Try Judge Aiken.

SACRAMENTO, April IA. = Governor
Waterman today appointed and COM
missioned Judge G. w. Crowell, Of San
Bernardino, to preside at the trial of
Judge R. Aiken, of San Diego county,
indicted by the Grand Jury, on the
charge of mutilating the public records.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-15
MINNEAPOLIS BOODLERs.
Two Aldermen and the City Clerk Under
Indictment.

InO1CtmenG.
MINNEAPOLIS, April 14.-The result OF
the Grand Jury's two weeks investiga-
ton into the aldermanic Doodle charges
was made evident this morning, when
bench warrants were issued for the arrest
of Aldermen John T. MCGOWAN and
Fred Breuschaber, of the First ward, and
City Clerk Charles f. Haney, on charges
of bribery or attempted bribery. The
aldermen are accused of soliciting money
for the vacation of street, and the City
Clerk is alleged to have offered to a
Chicago company to deliver twenty-five
aldermanic votes for paving contract,
if he was paid 81 900.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-15
A Sacret R0nanza.

REDDNG, CAL, April 14.-There was
brought in today a nugget of gold,
mixed with quartz, valued at $500. The
location of the find is a secret pending
the proper location of claim. More
gold is supposed to be hidden where this
lump was found.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-15
The Famous Blvthe Case,

SAN Francisco, April 14.-Argument
of counsel was commenced today in the
Blythe case, which has been on trial be-
fore Judge Coffey in the probate depart
ment of the Superior Court for the past
nine months.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-15

there were hundreds of fine valleys in
California into which branch lines
should be built and that his first care
should be to build such branches. At
Winters the party took carriages and
drove toward Putah caflon.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-15
CONFLAGRATIONS.
VALUABLE NORTHERN PACIFIC
PROPERTY DESTROYED.
Fires in Washington, Oregon and Califor-
nia-At Omaha and Des Moines-A Big
Confagration Raging at Madrid.

ELLENsBURG, Wash, April 14.-Fire
broke out at O'Clock this morning in
the Northern Pacific machine shops, and
the establishment, together with the
roundhouse, was totally destroyed. The
latter contained several locomotives,
only one of which was got out. One of
the immense la ton engines
is included in the loss. The
city fire department got to work
promptly and saved the oil house near
by, saving 10000 gallons of OIL This
saved the Sdepot and other valuable
property from destruction. Several
freight cars and Hangers were destroyed.
The total loss is 100000, which is COW
cred by insurance, the company doing
its own insurance. The works will be
rebuilt Immediately with double the
capacity of the old ones.
An Oregon Blaze.
EUGENE, Ore, April 14.-Fire occurred
this afternoon at Junction City, by
which W. S. Lees drug store, valued at
$4,000, Sternberg & Sanders general
merchandise store, valued at $14 900, W.
S. Leet's residence and a millinery store
and dwelling were entirely destroyed.
The total loss will reach $25 700. Insur-
ance and cause of fire unknown.
House Burned at Red Bluff.
RED BLUFF, April 14.-J. V. Wible's
residence, furniture and 81 900 worth of
enlarged pictures, ready for delivery,
were burned last night. Loss, $2,5OO;
no insurance. The fire occurred from
the explosion of gasoline lamp, while
being filled by John While, 13 years of
age. The boy was burned about the
face and hands.
Fire at Omaha.
OMAHA, April 14.-Fire this morning
destroyed the clothing store OF Brown
ing, King & Co.; damaged the stocks of
N. B. Falconer, dry goods, and Mrs, j.
Benson, millinery. Loss, $115,000.
Starch Works Destroyed.
DEs MONIES, Ia, April 14.-The Gil
bert starch works, southeast of this
city, burned today. Loss, $500 900; in
surance, 100000. About 200 hands are
thrown out of employment. There was
no loss of life, as at first reported. The
plant was purchased only two weeks ago
by the English syndicate controlling the
starch trust, and the loss falls upon
them.
Fire Raging at Madrid,
MADRID, April l4.-Fire broke out in
the Madrid Gas Works this evening,
and is blazing fiercely Immense
crowds have been attracted to the scene,
and great CONSERVATION prevails. The
consequence will probably be disastrous.
Forest Fires Extinguished.
ATLANTIC Cry, N. j., April 1.-THE
forest fires in the vicinity of Pleaaant-
vile have been extinguished
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-15
A TOUR OF INSPECTION.
Huntington, TOwne and Others Inspect
ing the Northern Valleys.

ing the Northern Valleys.
VAcAvILLE, Cal, April 14.-President
Huntington and family, General Mana
ger Towne and Land Agent Mills, of the
Southern Pacific Company, arrived here
last evening in special cars and remained
over night. The party visited Capay
valley yesterday and viii inspect Vaca-
vile valley today. In conversation
with Mr.. Huntington today, he said that
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-15
The CharIeston at Monterev

MONTEREY, April 14.-The Charleston
is in harbor and will remain several
days to test her guns. The vessel has
been viewed by many people since her
arrival.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-15
Martin-MOOre.

Henry Martin of San Francisco, and
Mrs. M. E. Moore were quietly united
in marriage yesterday forenoon by Rev.
DR.. Fay at the residence of L. N. Breed.
Mr.. Martin is a wealthy mining man
and has large interests in Tehama
county. The bride is the sister of Mrs.
L. N. Breed. The happy couple left for
Coronado Beach where they will spend
their honeymoon, and then proceed to
San Francisco, where they will take up
their permanent residence.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-15
MONTANA SENTIMENT.
Democrats Make Clean Sweep in the
Butte Election.

WASHINGTON, April 14.-Messrs Ma
ginnis and Clarke, the Democratic con-
testants for the Montana Senatorship,
tonight received dispatches from friends
in Butte announcing that that city was
carried by the Democrats today, they
making clean sweep. Butte is in Silver
Bow county, where the famous precinct
81 is situated
Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-15
Fresno CLUB Defeated. .

FRESNO, April 13.-The Fresno club
was defeated by the Los Angeles club in
the Central California League game yes
terday, by score of to =