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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-26
HoWELL'S LATEST DEFENCE SPOILED.
Mono OF His Excuses for the bridge Ticket
Scandal bear Investigation,

none OF His Excuses for the bridge Ticket
Scandal Bear Investigation.
saturday afternoon Comptroller Myers re-
ceived the following letter from the Homer
Lee bank Note Company in relation to the
letter OF Mr.. Howell regarding tho contract for
printing bridge tickets:
NEw YORK, May ~, 1890
Hon. Theo ". Myers. Comptroller or tho Cty or Es,v
DEAR srR: We have seen a copy OF President How.
ss letter to you and would that sent repre-,
for ns oSp 70 sT So
Sst Sdsx o we 9S Sosa d tho
day The Dds we're depoSiied NJ MAJ hSe
tickets only aud he assured that Was ali right w
essary. A''" ." "'!'uA''' 10 TINS erect IL neo'
In regard to the staomen. that tho giving of both
S Sne E We wish to that nPoSSiSe
Sds Pam y ssy' s s
psR e By Rf11sa BY one ne
to the Ghseranty In regard to our bid have only 70
VIII tagn.1 bridge tickets follows:
two pfiP.nGs one from steel plate Perforated sim:
to oHs aHu b al cents per sisk
the steel StsdnSs{ SR;
IN So sa%Rsi M e
UH Sd as
resecy Tn Hn axp Lee B ws oIa very
Vice President and Treasurer.
Mr.. Lee said: with regard to that part OF
MIR. HoWelps letter which says that the Homer
Lee Company failed to comply with the re-
duirements Of the advertisement for bids in
not bidding on both kinds of tickets, I am will
ing to furnish an affidavit that Mr.. Martin.
who was the only one we knew In the matter
up to the time OF the filing Of the bid. told our
representative:
Certainly you can bid for steel plate tickets
only II you wish. but tell you frankly we do
not familiar with the process. We want tho
package tickets made as nearly like the pres
pOsafbln tho front IN ha II
from steel plates any way ss that Is tho man. :
ner in which they have always been done and
the way We want them this time
The SECOND time our representative won't
TO see Mr. Martin he told our man that II we
we were all right.
On the day that the bids were to be opened
we saw Mri Martin and again told him that
and he again said that that was all right"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-26
Jersey city Messengers strike.

The ten messenger boys employed by the
American District Telegraph and Messenger
Company In Jersey City struck yesterday for
more wages. They have been getting SIS II
month and 4 cents an hour for overtime. They
want 81 n week and cents mn hour for over
time. They did not make any demand for
more wages. the company says, but about Q
O'Clock in the morning when they were all on
duty. they picked up their hats and coats and
walked out OF tho office. Later. James Gal
laGher. tho smallest hoy in tho lot. who WAS
acting as leader returned and Manager Pratt
ASKED cd him what the boys had gone away for
lagher replied How much do you want Y
asked Pratt Never mind Well tell you that
again. No messages were carried in the city
ali day. The boys will appcn to-day to tho
President OF tho company to have their wages
raised.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-26
IN UNSOLVED MYSTERY.
The Fate of tho Party who Sailed from
Dorchester In the Yacht Scud.

BosToN. May 2j.-1ho erection OF monu-
ment at Dorchester yesterday by the Cooper
family recalls mystery o. twelve years ago.
which puzzled the Boston police long lime
but which has never been solved. In Septom-
Der, 1878. Thomas Cooper, John Hunt. and
Charles Pierce went sailing from Dorchester
In the sloop yacht Scud. Cooper and Hunt
were going to camp out on Scltuate Beach TO
spend their vacation. while Fierce went Tor tho
sail and was to return the next day, He had
come from tho Wesl to claim bride. but tho
Wedding day never came, Tho morning after
the men lart Dorchester tho Scud was found
among the rocks on CUhasset Beach and the
small boat was found on the shore. both with
had Disappeared, and the only way she was
identified was by abag Of shot found in 1.-THE
cabin which was marked +. Cooper. Dorches.
ter" The mems guns, hunting outfits. and
everything but this had disappeared, For
weeks the police boat searched the shores and
waters fol, some trace OF the men but none was
over found. The party was well supplied with
money. having in all $500, and II soon became a
settled conviction that instead OF being
drowned tho men had attempted to land In tho
small boat ana been murdered
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-26
GOING INTO POLIJICS.
The Central Labor Union Expects Great
Things from the New Election Laws

The Central Labor Union Expects Great
Things from the New Election Laws
The Central Labor Union. Mt It's meeting in
Clarendon Hall yesterday. devoted great deal
OF time to discussing what 1t should do about
going into politics next fall. There was plenty
Of speechmakinE to the effect that the labor
union was now rid of tho professional labor
agtators, who had worked for their personal
advancement in previous political labor fights.
and that under the new ballot law. an honest
battle could be fought. Secretary Archibald
introduced n set OF resolutions extolling the
law They were passed. Two OF them are thus:
H,so!,rd, That the Central Labor Union in the
immediate present hopeful opportunity for popular
"a New S f % na
pie Si tor The people ,p and by the people
elected 70 co1s.r The most DIsciissGc method
Union two weeks hence.
The committee consists OF Thomas DOYLE
Giearmaker Michael tlussey, carpenter !:
carpenter: George Hamilton. waiter; C IhnG
ter Joseph McAdam Of the Bale Music S"t CUB Ru
The New York Steam Filters Union present.
ed resolutions condemninG the CLEVELAND Ad-
tbs P6s or EygS Ss for heating
steam filters at, bitterly opposed TO labor or
was also criticised for its alleged Intention Of
continuing the system OF heating the Post Otlce
building ny awarding the contract TO the lowest
protest to Secretary WINDOW,
Rocogn ltion vas refused 70 IA delegation from
The tile layers were suspended from member-
snip last Wednesday because Of their re usal TO
assist the lieXagon Labor Club Of lilo Layers
dentials yesterday, but the, union voted not TO
accept them. 1t IS propOsei 10 turn the senior
members OF tho Aollers Association into tile
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-26
The Hue Grass Derby.

LEUNGroS, May 25-An effort is being made hero to
establish the Blue Grass Derby to be run annually at
ts spring meetings at the Kentucky Association course
Leading merchants have fgnhed their intention OF con.
tlOuiins toward tho added money. which viii not be
less than s@"" The race will he for three yearOlds
Dut as lhe Lexington rpring meetings ned So ear
~ tn season: iht distance ma not be over on" ANA =
mar miles As TINS Is the Oldest IN active
operauon in the nlted statss It is boncyed the Vro
posed stake Will DO literally assisted By pubc.spTited
tuIllnen IN other States
I'd CoTriEan has lost by death tho chestnut Oily
99IsaonA three yeaIS BY onondaga dam stAyliGht
q blg pTiCA.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-26


Mr.. Howard Kennedy. formerly OF New York,
the famous Capitol guide known rs Jake"
Kennedy. gave a rehearsal at Wizards Hall
tonight Of his lecture. which he will deliver
throughout the United States. Tho lecture ia
averbatim account OF the tales he tolls Visi-
ing, and is illustrated by stereopticon views
OF the Capitol building and all it's interesting
and historical rooms and corners. Views
never before been photographed. Mr.. Kennedy
lectured in the we'll known inimitablo manner
with which ho delights the daily visitors to tho
gallery. and incidentally introduced photo
graphs OF many distinguished Senators. Repre-
sentatives, Justices, lourna list s. and odd Wash.
TOT I'D interest TO his pictures and his audience.
made up Of prominent statesmen, politicians,
and newspaper men. pronounced HIS novel
lecture an unqualified success. 1t will un-
doubleday make hit wherever Mr.. Kennedy
appears,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-26

ST, GAINESVILLE, Ohio, May 2j,-All the Grim
inals confined in the Belmont county Iail here
made their escape to-day Among them were
William Robinson. convicted OF mAnslRughter;
Mike McDonough and Lddie Coombs, highway
Eobbers, and Ab0 Boston. Louis Nolte, and
William Manly, buTglsrk
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-26
Earthquane shoen In .ne Mohawl valler.

UTICA, May 25-ShortIy after 7 A. NJ. to-day
the Mohawk Valley was disturbed by a slight
shock OF earthquake, accompanied by light
ming and heavy winds. Tho shock in this
vicinity was very light, but Increased in In
tensity to Montgomery county, whore. at Fort
Hunter, II was quite severe. At Little Falls
tant thunder was heard, Al Fort Hunter build.
ings Wore shaken and beds moved so that tho
occupants we're HwRk ened. In ItiCu dishes
wore ratified and some people report "A slight
vibration, but The shock were hardly Iercepti-
bic. No damage was done IN any quarter
This Is the iirst seismic phenomenon OF note
here since 1884.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-26
To Fight to "a Finish.

BUFFALO May 25.--The Arlington Club Of this city has
offered purse OF 81 500 for hnsh glove fight between
Mudoons propRr, I'd smith Of Denver Col, and James
Daley OF Philadelphia 70 take place near Buffalo on
jane Ii The men have deposited $40 each . guar
an tee Of good faith,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-26

Rotary Tracy's attention, and will probably ro-
suit In the Issuing of new regulations limiting
the rights of commanding officers In the en-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-26

"Mslin,s Food and / are old frtendG 1t having full
nled all tho conditions demanded OF II at my hAudi h
the testimony Of Wellkn0Wl physieiAn.-AdG
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-11
COAST CULLINGS.
The Years Output of the
Precious Metals.
WELLS, FARGO & CO.'S FIGURES
The Trans Pacific Record Broken In
Both DirectiOns-Scarcity Of
Fruit Cars.

Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD
SAN FRANCISCO, January 10-The an
nual report of Vice President Valentine,
OF Wells, Fargo & Company, gives the
production of the precious metals during
the year in California as $l2, ,S42, ,757 ;-in
Nevada, $11 1908, 8,961; Arizona, $780,
O27. Of the amount credited to. Califor-
MIA $40, 1929, ,O49 is gold dust and bullion,
the remainder being silver bullion,
ores and base bullion. OF the amount
credited to Nevada only $3,082, ,653 is
gold. The exports of silver during the
past year to Japan, China, etc., from
San Francisco, amounted to SIS, ,422 1876.
The estimated product of gold and silver
in Mexico in 1889 is $41, ,746, ,000, of which
only 81, ,O40, 900 WAS silver.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-11
TRANS.PACIFlC TIME.
The Stea msh1p Record Broken
Both Directions.

The steamship Hec0rd nTOAeh IN
Both Directions.
SAN Francisco. January 10.-Another
steamship record between this city and
Japan has been broken. A dispatch re-
ceived this afternoon at the office OF the
Pacific Mail Steamship Company states
that the new steamer China arrived at
Yokohama in thirteen days and six
hours, the fastest time ever made on the
outward voyage.
VANCOUVER, B. c., January 10.-The
steamship Parthia arrived this morning
twelve days and twenty-three and half
hours out from Yokohama, beating her
own record and making what is sup
posed to be the fastest time ever made
on the Pacific. te
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-11
A Flattering E Enforcement.

The judges ON musical instruments at
the Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia,
1875, after severe tests of the pianos OF
more than forty different makers from
all parts of the world recognized the
merits of the Sohmer pianos, and wrote
a fiastering report on them, recommend
ing for them tie highest reward in their
power to grant-a Medal of Merit and
Diploma OF Honor, which were unani-
mously decreed by the Uni ed States
Centennial Commission.
For sale by CHAs. E. DAY, N. Spring
street.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-11
An Erring Letter.Oarrier.

SAN FRANCISCO, January 10.-William
A. Maurer, a letter-carrier, charged with
having destroyed package of letters
was givensa hearing today. He denied
having destroyed any mail, but admitted
leaving package of mailed circulars in
a saloon while he played cribbage. He
intended to deliver the circulars next
day. He was held by Commissions,
Sawyer in $500 bonds.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-11
Mem o his BO0dlers

MEMPHIS. January TO- The Grand
Jury today returned fourteen bills of in.
dictment against David P. Hadden,
President of the taxing district of Mem.
phis, and G. L. Pullen, Secretary, charg.
lug them with the embezzlement and lar.
ceny of fines and forfeitures collected ir
the Police Courts from January, 1886, to
October, 1889.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-11
California on wheels.

SAN Francisco, January 1O.-Califor-.
mia on Wheels is still exciting wonderful
admiration in the minds of eastern peo-
pie. At New Orleans 2S,5OO people Wis.
tied the cars in five days, and $500 at
Shreveport. Up to date 1O7 400 people
have seen the exhibition, and immense
quantities of printed information concern
ing the State have been distributed.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-11
Runaway Tars.

SAN FRANCISCO, January 10.-Word is
received here to the effect that five men
of the whaling bark James Allen es-
capped ashore at Lower California, after
rowing 100 miles from the ship to the
shore. The Allen left here month ago
for a winter cruise south before going
into the Arctic. 1t is thought the men
deserted.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-11
The Hamilton Estate,

SAN FRANCISCO, January 10.-The
appraisement of the estate of J. Fl. Ham.
ilton, deceased, late of this city, who
was killed on his ranch near Sanger,
Fresno county, by being thrown from
his horse, has been fled. The total sp.
praisement is 1912, ,276. There are six
Insurance policies aggregating 5000
One was for $40 900, one of $4,000, two
of $40, 900, one Of So, 600 and one of s5, ,947.
The largest piece of land was 1900 acres
in Fresno county.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-11
A Scheme to Register Plants.

SAN Francisco, January 10-The an.
nual meeting of the California State
Floral Society was held today, and =: j.
Wickson was elected President and Mrs
M. A. Sperry Secretary. A resolution
was offered providing for a committee, tc
act with like committee from the State
horticultural Society, to perfect a scheme
of national registration of plant life, te
be known as "The American Horticultu
raj Register"
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-11
scarcity of Fruit Cars.

scarcity of fruit cars has been felt of late
by the Southern Pacific, but it is conf
IDENTIFY expected that in few days there
will be sufficient number on the ground
to move the orange crops from the south
ern portion OF the State, with ease.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-11
A NeriOus Fire.

AUGUSTA, Ga. January 10.-A serious
fire occurred tonight at the Riverside
mills waste factory. A section of the
walls and the roof fell in, burying q
number of men engaged in throwing out
stock. Two white men and eight negroes
were recovered from the ruins, all more
or less injured; one will probably die.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-11
The American kefinery,s Dilemm ma

SAN FRANCISCO, January 10.-Judge
Wallace has issued an order for the
American Sugar Refining Company to
appear next Monday morning and show
cause why receiver should not be ap-
pointed to take possession of it's prop,
erty, on the ground that it has forfeited
its corporate existence. The company is
also directed to show why its property
should not be sold, and the proceeds dis.
tributed according to law.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-11
Mexican Adxices

Cry OF MEXICO, January 10.-Work it
progressing actively on the Inter Ocean
railroad and it's branches.
Tne police have discovered q large
counterfeitlng establiel .ment at Tehua
can. CSer S100, ,00O in counterfeit
money and large quantity of tools have
been seized.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-11
Detective Meauher Dead.

SAN FRANCISCO, January 10.-Detective
John Meagher died this evening at his
residence. He had been sufferer from
rheumatism for some time, and for the
past two months had been off duty. He
had been connected with the police de-
partment for over twenty-five years.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-11

When Baby was sick, we gave hsr Castoris,
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she clung to Casto-ia,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-11

Pianos and organs, on easy install
ments, at @. E. Days music store, s N
Spring street.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-11
Weak Women

Owe to themselves a duty to take Hoods sarsa-
parilla, in view of the great relief it has given
those who suffer from ailments peculiar to the
sex. By purifying the blood, regulating impor
tant organs, strengthening the nerves, and toning
the whole system, it restores the debilitated to
health.
After Is Years.
"For Is years my mother has been troubled
with milk leg. She went to different parts of
California, as persons said the climate might
help her, but it was of no avail, and /, being
druggist, thought would get her to try Hoods
Sarsaparilla. Before she had taken half bottle
she said she was improving, SO she continued un-
til she took half dozen bottles, and now she is
perfectly well. For nearly fifteen years she was
unable to walk around, but now she can walk as
well as ever" T. F. BLAKE, San Francisco, with
c. F. Richards & Co., Wholesale Druggists
Like a New Creature.
"I have been for years trying to get help for
that terrible general debility and weakness so
common to women. Within a year have taken
ten or twelve bottles of Hoods Sarsaparilla, and
am now feeling like a new creature" MRS. f.
B. Ross, Marlin, Texas.
Hoods SarsapariIla
Sold by druggists. 81; six for IS. Prepared only
by G. I. HOOD g. CO., Apothecaries, Lowell, Mass
100 Doses One Dollar
oc5m-w-sa
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-11
Oonsumptaon surely Cured. /.

U0hSumRt1OM surely Cureds
To the Editor:-Plesse inform your readers
that have positive remedy for Consumption
have been permanently cured. shall be glad
10 send two bottles of my remedy FREE to any
OF your readers who have consumption II they
will send me their Express and p. o. Address.
Respectfully, 7. A. SLOCUM, NJ. O., 1s1 Pearl
et,. NY.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-11
For the Holiday Trade

Go to Ebinger's for your fruit cakes, ang
food, pound and ornamental cakes for we
dings. Corner Third and Spring streets.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-11
Removal Notice.

r. B. Young, architect. has removed from
No. 81 South Spring street to Rooms IL and 13
California Bank Building, corner Second and
Fort streets
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-11

Buggy robes and blankets at Foy's harness
shop, 21T Los Angeles street,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-11

Children Cry for Pltahefs castOrla.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-11
La Grippe In the East

SherWin- Williams, floor aints are the
most reliable. P. II. Mathews, corner Second
and Main streets. -.tAt
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-01-11

use "aerman Tamilyn soap.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-12-19
COAST NEWS.

Rev. E. Swinford, a Methodist
minister was found dead near San
Andreas Sunday. He was on his
way to attend church.
Forty one arrest were made for
violating the Sunday Rest law at
Phoenix, A. T, last Sunday.
These are the first arrests made
in the Territory.
Jessie Marshall has just been
awarded, at Los Angles, judg-
ment against Jacob s. Taylor, a
wealthy capitalist and cattle man
In the sum of $25, 900, as damages.
The body of the petrified man
found in Cantua Canon. Fresno
county, has changed ownership, the
con liberation being $4,000. The
owners will exhibit the petrifact-
ion through the country.
John II. Shullengerger, a brake
man on the Oregon Short Line,
was deliberately thrown under the
wheels Of his trsin at Glenn's
Ferry, Idaho, by a tramp, Shulled-
berger died from his injuries, but
identified his murderer before his
death.
All Sung. Chinaman wood
cutter at Washington, Yolo county,
had both legs terribly crushed
Tuesday by falling limb.
Governor Toole Of Montana has
received a numerously signed
Petit N asking respite for the
four Indian murderers to be
hanged in Missoula on Friday.
W. Fl. Kennedy, railroad
agent at Portland, is missing, and
Is said to have left the town be-
cause Of many creditors, He
went to Portland from San Fran
cisco.
Mrs. t. J. McClanahan drew
$4,000 from a Seattle bank Tues
day and when she got home found
that her money was missing. 1t
10 supposed her pocket was picked.
Charles r. Hammond, made
notorious the world over by his
implication in the West End Lon
on scandal. is on trial in Seattle on
charge of stealing seal cloak
and gold watch from Augusta ST.
monds. The testimony taken
Tuesday gives the case the color
OF a conspiracy.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-12-19
THE AUSTRALIAN SYSTEM.

The workings Of the Australian
ballot system are spoken OF very
highly by al honest people in
states where it has been tried.
An Indiana paper speaks Of the
law in that State thus: "The
practical politicians who were In
such fever of apprehension a few
days ago lest an election would
not be practicable under the Aus
tralian system, will sing another
song to-day. The election was
altogether the quietest and most
satisfactory ever held In the State.
The floaters generally staid at
home, and the trusted men with
the necessary funds cut no figure
worth mentioning. But the de-
cent people OF all parties were out
in force. and regardless of their
political aff'lation, expressed them
selves as delighted with the work.
ings OF the new system Tie law
has come to stay. 1t worked like
a charm yesterday. 1t has usher
ed in a new and better era in the
politics of Indiana
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-12-19

The proprietor of the blackboard
ship line between Phoebe and
Elko, announces that hereafter he
will carry no passengers who are
in an intoxicated condition, A
couple Of weeks ago a drunken
passenger caught hold Of the
driver causing the blackboard to
tip over, which resulted in the
breaking of another passengers
1,g.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-12-19
No Questi Ors Asked.

Wells, Fargo & Co., all state
ments to the contrary notwith-
standing, ask no questions with
regard to the nature of the pack
ages they send or received further
than els it loaded or will it ex.
plode?" Lottery tickets are not
loaded; they are blank cartridges
and will not explode. The seem.
ing virtue that the company was
credited with in late newspaper
reports is not theirs. Quite the
reverse.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-12-19
NEW TO-DAY.
Dissolution of Copartnership.

Notice is hereby given that the CO.
partner. hip heretofore existing between
the undersigned, under the firm name
of Jefferson & Msrtei, is dissolved by
mutual consent. All bills due the firm
can be paid to either party.
Signed F. 8. JET LERSON, and
z. MARTEL.
BY Euclide MarteI. dc
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-12-19

No one seems to know an yet
who will be Governor Celcord's
Private Secretary.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-12-19
Carson Water Works.

TWNHE RESERVOIR OF
IL Company ale supplied with water
from Never Failing Springs, which flow
from the Sierra Nevada. BY analysis
from all impurities. The mains of this
company having been laid In all the
principal streets Ct the city, the waite
o rendered available to all within the
city limits. Families, Hotels, Bars
stables, etc. supplied on favora bis
terms.
CARSON WATER COMPANY.
Office one bloc We ct OF Mint.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-12-19

John s. Lindsay, in "Ingomar
the Barbarian" and Damon and
Pythias," on the 23rd and oath.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-12-19

Bar silver / OF "a
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-12-19

From the Best Manufacturers. No
trouble to show goods. Come one,
come all, next to Wells Fargo.