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The report of County Physician w. A.
WJman was received, audited, found cor
rect and ordered filed, and on motion the
clerk was instructed to draw warrant in
favor of County Physician Wyman for
800 on account of transportation of poor
and pauper.
On motion it was ordered by the board
that the following amounts be allowed on
account OF warrants issued by the clerk
on proper certificate tor witness and Juror
fees in the district court and before JUS
tees OF the peace, said issue having been
ordered by the board, to-wit:
Witness tees, district court........$l, l57 60
fetlt Juror fees."....."."....".. 90S oO
Witness fees in justice court. IL so
On motion the board adjourned until
Thursday, Jan. 9, 1890, at 10 o'clock am.
, 1890-01-19

The board then proceeded to examine
the books, vouchers and accounts of the
treasurer and tax collector for the year
1890. Not having completed the same.
on motion the board adjourned until Mon
day, Jan. 13, 1890, at 10 a. IN,
, 1890-01-19

Courtesy of Hyo. Archives & Historical
Los Angeles herald., 1890-07-27
SHOT IN THE BACK.
A Theater Manager Murdered
by an Inventor.
John D. FiSke Killed in the
Street at Fresno.
Young Prescott Sawyer Cleared OF
Assault at SaucelitO.
Slight Earthquakes Felt in the Northern
Part of the State--The Railway
Mail Service--Coast Notes.
Associated Press Dispatches |

FRESNO, July 26.-John d. Fiske, a
lawyer and opera house manager OF this
city, who has been prominently before
the public for the past two or three
years, was shot down and instantly
killed tonight by Joseph L. Stillman, an
inventor. Stillman had been hunting
for Fiske all day, and found him at half
past 8 this evening standing in front OF
the Grand Central hotel ON Mariposa
street. Several blows were struck and
both men worked toward the middle of
the street. Fiske then turned and ran
up Mariposa toward street, followed
by Stillman, who had revolver in his
hand and was about ten feet in the rear.
When they were in front of
Burke & Monroe's drug store Still
They still continued running, and when
was fired, followed by third at close
quarters.
Just as the wounded man was falling
revolver in his hand, ran around the
PIOooidoO Douy eiiO NdihCo ioPluis
across Mariposa street in the direction
of the Fresno Loan and Savings Bank.
When he reached the middle of the
street his right arm was seized by an
officer. Stillman struggled violently in
the grasp OF several men, who ran to the
assistance of the officer. The prisoner
was hurried to jail, followed by tre-
mendous crowd, and Fiske was taken
into the drug store with blood streaming
from his lips. He was gasping for
breath, and as soon as he was laid on
the floor he died. The body was taken
to the morgue, where an autopsy was
held.
The autopsy disclosed three bullet
holes, two of which would have proved
fatal. All three shots entered the body
from the back. One entered at the
right of the spine, passing between the
sixth and seventh ribs and through the
lower lobe OF the right lung, cutting the
aorta. The second ball entered just be-
low the left shoulderblade, passing
through the lung. The third bullet
struck in on a line with the hip on the
right side, fracturing the pelvis bone.
Mrs. Fiske, against whom divorce
proceedings were recently commenced,
heard of the shooting while out riding,
and drove at once to the Hughes hotel,
denying herself to newspaper men and
all callers. She manifested much feel
ing, but would not speak. Two chill
dren, besides the widow, survive the
daceaSad
Los Angeles herald., 1890-07-27

take all manner of forms. Families
have been swollen to enormous size by
additional children and boarders. The
capacities of the existing houses have
been taxed far beyond their limits by
the addition of families, and houses
with their contents have been invented
by hundreds. In addition to these pal
pable frauds, transients and ''mealers''
have been enumerated at hotels and
boarding houses and employees have
been enumerated at their shops as well
as at their houses in large numbers. In
St. Paul there has been discovered
no evidence of organized conspiracy, but
numerous cases of illegal additions to
schedules. These additions are similar in
character to those discovered in Mime
apolis, but are not by any means as wide
spread or extensive. In view of this
condition of things it seems impossible
to be assured of correct census in these
two cities without making recount
throughout.
superintendent Porter says that no
proofs whatever have been presented
that the supervisors in St. Paul or Min
neapolis were parties to the frauds.
James H. Wardle, assistant chief clerk
of the census bureau, will have charge
of the work at St. Paul. and F. w. Kruz,
special agent, at Minneapolis.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-07-27
STATE POLITICS.
CONVENTIONS HELD YESTERDAY
ALL OVER THE STATE.
Morrow Seems to Be the Favorite of the
Republicans for Governor - Wilde
Pushed Forward for Congress.

SAN BERNARDINo, CAL, July 26.-The
Democratic committee met today and
appointed thirteen delegates to the state
convention. Half are for Coleman and
half for Pond. The delegates were in
structed to present the name OF Henry
Goodall, Jr., for associate jusctce, and
use all honorable means to secure his
nomination.
EUREKA, CAL, July 26.-The Demo-
cratic county convention selected dele
gates to the state and dist riot convention
today. The delegation is unpledged as
to governor, but unanimous in favor OF
j. P. Haynes, of Humboldt county, for
congress.
VENTURA, CAL, July 26.-The Repub-
lican county convention met here today
and selected delegates to the state con-
vention. The delegates were not in
structed, but most of them are said to
favor Morrow for governor. Seven dele
gates were elected to the congressional
convention and instructed for w. H.
Wilde, of Ventura. Hon. B. L. Will
liams was nominated for supervisor;
Judge w. H. Riley, sheriff; A. S.
Kenagh, clerk; A. L. Hobson, assessor ;
w. II. Jewett, recorder; w. A. Bones
tell, treasurer; H. L. Poplin, district
attorney; S. T. Black, superintendent Of
schools.
VIsALIA, CAL, July 26.-The Repub-
lcan convention reassembled this morn
ing. The action of nominating Sanders
for the assembly last evening was re-
considered, and on balloting he was
again nominated. The remainder of the
ticket is as follows: Sheriff, D. G. Over
all, present incumbent; clerk, F. L.
Wright; superintendent of schools. A.
r. Orr; recorder, H. M. Shrieve; as
sessor, L. D. Redfield treasurer, G. j.
Belnap; auditor f. B. Howard; sur
veyor, George Welch; coroner, G. w.
Schoenemap. The district attorney is to
be nominated by the central committee,
E. E. Cooper being endorsed for that
position.
LAKEPoRT, CAL, July 26.--The Repub-
lican convention today selected dele
gates to the state convention and noml-
mated candidates for county officers.
JACKSON, CAL, July 26.-The Repub-
lican convention today selected dele
gates to the state convention. They go
uninstructed, but the convention adopted
resolution declaring Morrow to be the
first choice for governor.
SACRAMENTO, July 26.--At the primary
election held in Washington, Yolo
county, for delegates to the Republican
county convention at Woodland, the fol-
lowing were chosen: Hugo Fromelt, 6.
| f. Witham, Fred Raienmans, David o.
Entrican, Nelson Beck, Stephen Bentley.
SANTA ANA, July 26.-The Republican
county convention elected delegates to-
day to the state and district conven'
tions and adopted resolutions indorsins
| Markham and Bowers.
WILLOWS, July 26.-Republican pri-
maries were held here today. The dele
gates elected to the county convention
are understood to favor Chapman for
| governor.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-07-27
RAILWAY MAIL SERVICE.
Report of the Coast Division for the
Past Fiscal Year.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 26.-Assistant
Superintendent Flint, of the railway
mail service, today issued the annual re-
port for the fiscal year ending June 3Oth,
OF the eighth postal district, over which
he has charge, comprised of California,
Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Arizona
and Utah territory. The report shows
that there are 46 railroad postoffice lines !;
POI railway postoffice clerks. and 3.lSO
postoffices. One hundred and forty
seven million four hundred and sixty
six thousand five hundred and sixty
letters and 107 $3.50, 100 newspapers were
distributed in the district during the
year, and 64S miles more of railroad post
office service was established. Follow
ing is a summary Of the amount of mail
separated for city distribution on the
cars by postal clerks: On the Albu-
querque and Los Angeles line, for Los
Angeles, 2S3, 800 letters; on the Portland
line for Portland, 1924, 200 letters; on
the Ogden and San Francisco line, for
Sacramento, 3, 127 ,275 for San Francisco,
~, 135, 900.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-07-27

The Colima fair Explained-SalvadOr
ans Said To Be Victorious.

ans Said To Be Victorious.
SAN Francisco, July 26.-Domingo
Estrada, consul-general for Guatemala
in this city, received the following tele-
gram today from the Guatemala minis
ter in the City of Mexico, dated July
25th "Guatemala accepts the war pro-
voked by Salvador. The Salvadoran
army was routed on the 23d. The arms
on the steamer Colima were seized, with
the consent Of the agent of the company
and of the American minister, by virtue
of article XVI of the contract with the
Pacific Mail Steamship Company, which
reads: "This company binds itself not
to permit troops or munitions OF war to
be carried on board of its steamers from
any of the ports of call to ports of, or
adjacent to Guatemala, if there is reason
to believe that these materials will be
used against Guatemala, or if war or
pillage is intended"
Sefior Estrada thinks that hostilities
will be of short duration, owing to the
heavy costs, which neither country is
able to bear, and the fact that this is the
rainy season in that latitude, which
would make it impossible for armies to
move on account of swollen rivers and
bad roads.
CRY OF MEXICO, July 26.-It is stated
here that the Guatemalan authorities
have cut the land telegraph lines, so
that no news can be sent
from that quarter. 1t is reported
that there is considerable dis
satisfaction in the Guatemalan ranks.
The Salvadorans are advancing, and a
decisive battle is expected. General
Barrundia is on Guatemalan soil and
raising an army of insurgents.
GUATEMALA, July 26.--A revolt has
broken out here against President Bar
rillas and the cabinet, it is said, under
the leadership of General Bereta and
Colonel Arevalo. The police force is
largely increased and force OF soldiers
is parading the streets. Two hundred
soldiers refused to go on duty this morn
ing, because they had not been paid,
and were sent to prison. A mob paraded
the streets at noon, shouting "Death to
Barrillas." The ringleaders were
arrested. Much dissatisfaction exists
among the military, and it is feared
they will soon join the revolutionists
en- masse. The revolt is gaining ground
every hour. Barrillas's cabinet wants
him to suspend hostilities with Salvador
and turn his attention to the situation
at home. He is still sending his troops
toward the Salvador frontier, how
ever. He has issued decree de-
claring the whole republic in a
state OF ofsiege. tits reported that Salvador
troops are within sixty miles OF the city.
All payments by the Guatemalan ma
tional treasury have been peremptorily
stopped, and the subscription list for
the forced loan is being circulated.
Money is sadly needed.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-07-27
Argentine Disturbed by a
Bloody Revolution.
The Republic Declared in a
State of Siege.
The RevOlutiOnists Announce New
President.
Hot Fighting Carried On in the Streets
and Many Killed-The Central Ameri-
can War Proceeds Merrily.
Associated Press Dispatches. |

BUENos AyREs, July 26.-A revolution
broke out here this morning. The
troops in the garrison rebelled, and
firing is now going on. All the shops
are closed and fighting is taking place
in the streets. Sefor Garcia, minister
of finance, is held a prisoner by the
revolutionists.
BUENos AYREs, July 26, so p. m.-
Desperate fighting is now going on.
Many have been killed on both sides.
The insurgents are advancing toward
Plaza de La Victoria, where the presi
dents palace and the town hall are
located. The president has escaped to
Rosario.
$3.50 p. m.-The revolutionary govern
ernment is announced, with Seflor Arem
as president..and Seflor Romero as min
lister of finance. The city still holds
out, but the revolutionary movement is
extending hourly.
President Colman has declared the
whole republic in state OF siege. The
national guards has been called to arms.
LaIeT Ieports are IIldt HNe HoIo UaIal-
lions of marine arsenal and part ofthe ar
tillery have declared in favor of the rev.
olutionists. The postal and telegraph
offices are surrounded by soldiers. The
revolutionists are reported to have COM
pletely triumphed. President Colman
has embarked from Catalines Mole,
taking refuge on board OF a foreign ship.
The governor of Cordova, brother
of the president, also escaped. The
revolutionary party has issued a mani
festo, signed by Alexandra M. Alem, A.
Del Vale, M. de Maria, M. Goyena,
Juan Jose Romero and Lucy V. Lipez.
The revolutionists have liberated
Emanuel J. Campos, who was awaiting
trial as conspirator, ond who has
placed himself at the head of the revo-
lutionary party.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-07-27
ONLY A SIDE SHOW.
THE WORLDS FAIR WILL SLIGHT
AGRICULTURE.
Gen. Clarkson Prophesies that the Colum-
bian Exposition Will Be Failure if the
Exhibits are Divided.

CHICAGO, July 26.-In an interview
here today Assistant Postmaster-General
Clarkson, who has just returned from
three months tour throughout the west
and northwest, declared his belief that
the worlds fair will be a failure if the
site is divided. This prediction is based
on conversations with representative
men of the western states through
which he passed. eve should re-
MEMBER" he said, "that more than
one-half of the productiveness of this
country is due to the farmers, and
an American fair, without the
most ample and conspicuous place
being given to agricultural interest,
would be disastrous. One of the greatest
attributes of a successful fair is the in
tegrity of its whole. The west is laying
great store ON the fair. 1t is interested
in it's success, recognizing that from
such success the greatest advantage to
itself will accrue. California is especially
active, and intends to make such an ex-
hibit as shall challenge the admiration
of all beholders Other western states
will make earnest efforts to keep equal
pace, but they must not be permitted to
think the agricultural department will
be anything of side-show. Yet the
proposition to divide the site has created
such rumor, which has spread over
wide area, and has already inspired
subtle influence Of ~antagonism in the
minds OF many. These people
fear that with divided site
the art and mechanical departments
will be placed on the lake front, and the
agricultural department showed off to
Jackson park. They think that visitors,
after wandering through the lake front
exhibit, will not look with much favor
on the idea of going several miles to
what will be called an agricultural side
show, and if that is to be the case they
want to know why they should put them
selves to trouble in taking exhibits.
Measures should be taken," said Mr.
Clarkson, "to prevent such an idea gain
ing strength. He said that he believed
in saying what he had, that he had
echoed the opinion of the great but un-
appreciated west.
A special meeting of the worlds
fair directors was held this evening.
The committee appointed at the execu-
tive committees meeting Friday to
formulate a resolution covering the ex-
hbits to be placed in close proximity to
the agricultural exhibit, and also the
various displays to be placed on the lake
front, reported. The report was adopted,
but the directors would not make it pub
lie until after it's presentation to the
legislature.
Woman's Department..
WASHINGTON, July 26.-President
Palmer, of the worlds fair commission,
Secretary Dickinson of the sub-com-
mittee on permanent organization, and
those members of the commission who
are in the city, today gave hearing to
Mrs Charlotte Smith, of this city, who
asked for recognition of the Woman s
Industrial League in the exposition,
either in the woman's department or
independent Of it. She especially adj
vocated the establishment of a
"Womans Industrial Report" to illus
trate every method by which women
can gain livelihood.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-07-27
ARECOUNT ORDERED.
Frauds Discovered in the Census at
Minneapolis.

WASHINGTON, July 26.--The secretary
of the interior today ordered recount
of the population of the cities of st.
Paul and Minneapolis.
Prior to issuing this order the secre
tary had received from Superintendent
of Census Porter letter detailing the
trouble regarding the count of the twin
cities and the investigation made by his
bureau. In it he says in part: 'The
evidence before me may be summarized
as follows: In all probability there exists
in Minneapolis widespread organized
conspiracy for initiating the census of
that city. This conspiracy was only
partially carried through, owing to its
early discovery. To what extent, how
ever, schedules are fraudulent, can be at
present only matter of con-
lecture. These fraudulent schedules
Los Angeles herald., 1890-07-27
WANTED FOR FORGERY.
A Montreal Detective Who Has a Long
Record as a Crook.

CHICAGO, July 26.-Frank Hayner,
who as detective at Montreal, under
the name OF Wilson, is said to have been
instrumental in having Chief of De-
tectives John Fancy sent to the peni-
tentiary for alleged crookedness,
this afternoon, is charged with
committing number of forgeries, his
employers, Peckham & Co., and other
insurance men, being among his victims.
1t is related that Hayner, or Wilson,
had implicated the son of Chief of Police
Paradis in serious Montreal robberies
but when called upon to testify at the
trial of young Paradis, he was nowhere
to be found. Later, it is alleged, Hay.
ner;and one of his associates succeeded
in swindling John L. Sullivan out OF the
receipts of big benefit given that pugil-
ist in Boston.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-07-27
Young SAWYER Discharged.

SAN Francisco, July 26.--At the ex-
animation of Prescott Sawyer, charged
with assault to murder Herman Franz,
boatman at Sausalito, July 18th,
when Franz was severely cut, was
held there today. Two important
witnesses for the prosecution could not
be found, and Franz testified that he
had assaulted young Sawyer first ana ana
thought he deserved what he got: ! he
stated that Judge Sawyer had paid his
expenses and for his loss of time. Saw
yer was discharged.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-07-27
A JAIL ROW.
A Convicted Murderer Attacks and
Badly Injuries Another Prisoner.

SEATTLE, July 26.-George Carter, a
prisoner confined in the county jail for
forgery, was attacked and nearly killed
tonight by w. Friedrichs, who was
some time ago convicted OF murder
in the first degree. The murderer
was confined in cell, and
Carter was in the corridor with lot of
other prisoners. The men had been
.quarreling, and Fredrichs losing his
temper. picked up short stout stick,
and plunging it through the bars, struck
Carter over the eye, fracturing his skull.
The wound is very severe and may
prove fatal. Friedrichs is under sem
tence of death for numbering Fred
Schorbring, steward on a Sound steamer,
in 1887. His case is now before the su-
preme court on appeal.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-07-27
BLAINE'S DIPLOMACY.
The Washington "Star" Compliments the
Secretary on His Astuteness.

WASHINGTON, July 26.-The Star, COM
menting on the Bering sea controversy,
says While there has been no progress
toward settlement OF the controversy,
the grasp Mr.. Blaine has of the situation,
the vigor of his expressions and the
power of his argument are commented
on with considerable enthusiasm. Mr..
Blaine's vigorous defense of Mr.. Phelps
and his declaration that in him the
United States put it's trust, was received
with great deal Of favorable comment
broad views and manly course of the
secretary of state. He has worsted Lord
Salisbury in the argument at every point;
the only fair basis for settlement.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-07-27
A Census ExaggeratOr.

SAN Francisco, July 26.-J. j. Cusick,
the young census enumerator arrested
for falsifying the returns from his dis
trict in this city, was held to answer to-
day by United States Commissioners
Sawyer, and will be tried in the circuit
court soon. He was released on 81 900
bail. 1t was put in evidence that Gu
sick turned in 1865 names and that the
recount developed that the true number
should have been 9Q1.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-07-27
Packing House Burned.

SAN Francisco, July 26.--The pack
ing house establishment of Mark
Strouse, situated on the San Bruno road,
was entirely destroyed by fire today;
loss, $4,000. The fire is stated to have
been caused by the boiling over OF
quantity of lard in a large cauldron.
The fire department was unable to 40
anything, as water was not obtainable.
The damage is half covered by insur-
aDca
Los Angeles herald., 1890-07-27
Opposed to Reciprocity.

WASHINGTON, July 26.-The Republi-
can members of the way and means
committee who are in the city had a
meeting today, formally to confer about
the order of business. They took no ac--
ton on that subject, but the question OF
reciprocity as proposed by Secretary
Blaine was discussed at length. 1t is
said that all the members present ex-
pressed themselves opposed to the
adoption of either OF the courses out
lined in the Hale and Pierce amend
ments to the tariff bill.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-07-27
A WOman's Department.
THE SEALING FLEET.
A Good Catch Reported from AIaska-A
Belated Schooner.

SAN Francisco, July 26.-The schooner
Dashing Wave arrived here today from
Sand point, Alaska, bringing news OF
the sealing fleet. The sailing vessels
have all done we'll and caught from 500
to 1,100 seals each. This year the
sealers rendezvoused at Konishui island
instead OF Sand point. All OF the
sealers, seventeen in number, have LETT
for Bering sea. The British schooner
Lily did not appear, and fears are enter
tanned for her safety. The revenue cut
ter Richard Rush arrived at Sand point
July 10th, and left two days later for
Ounalaska.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-07-27
portIand,s Formulation,

PORTLAND, Ore., July 26.-According
to the census just completed by the gov.
ernment Portland has a population OF
nearly $4,000; East Portland, $500;
Albina, 1900. The population of Multi
nomah county is estimated at $1,000.
The chamber of commerce will make a
remuneration of the city.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-07-27
Several Small TrembIors.

SIssoNs, CAL, July 26.-Three earth
quake shocks were felt this morning at
:45 O'Clock. The vibrations were north
and south.
PETALUMA, July ga shock of earth
quake passed through Petaluma this
morning about O'Clock. The vibra-
tlons were from north to south. The
weather continues incessantly hot, caus-
ing fruit to ripen rapidly.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-07-27
A Million of Lumber Burned.

DUNsMUIR, Cal, July 26.-Fire in j. j.
Scott & Co.. $ lumber yard today burned
million feet of sugar and yellow pine
lumber and all their stables. The rail
road company's water and fire outfit
went to the rescue in time to save the
mill and put out the fire.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-07-27
Instructed for Morrow.

GRIDLEY, July 26.-The Butte county
Republican convention today adopted a
resolution endorsing the national ad-
ministration and favoring Morrow for
governor. The delegates to Sacramento
were instructed.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-07-27
Want Gold.

PARIS, July Pa dispatch from
Montevideo states that the Uruguyan
parliament has passed bill compelling
the payment Of one-half the customs
duties in gold. Negotiations for the
government loan are progressing.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-07-27
A Vanderbilt Investment.

BosToN, July 26.-The Adyertiser's
Newport special says that w. K. Van
derbilt has offered Governor Sprague
$4OO 900 for his country estate, Canon
chet." If Vanderbilt buys he intends
to erect a magnificent hotel.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-07-27
Drowned in the RaY.

SAN Francisco, July pa boat con-
tanning William Hawkins, custom
house employee, and two others, was
capsized in the bay today. Hawkins
was drowned, but the others sue
ceeded in clinging to the upturned boat
and were rescued.