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Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-20
The Guarantee Business Overdone.

New YORK, May 19.-The CONNER
cial Bulletin says: There is circum-
stantial evidence that rather indiscrim-
mate offers of guarantee by sellers, that
certain brands of irregular reputation
will be as good as any packed this year
in California, has more or less of favor
able bearing on the market here. The
guarantee business, in fact, is being
overdone, and the chances are that sew
eral packers will either have to put up
better articles this year than ever be-
fore, or meet unpleasant experiences
when the goods are delivered. At pres
ent it is extremely difficult to induce
buyers to take reliable brands at prices
10 TO Is cents q dozen above those at
which some enterprising sales agents
offer other brands with the guarantee
referred to.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-20
WEST COAST NEWS.
Interesting State Board of
Trade Statistics.
Fruit Growing Most Profitable
in Southern California.
Better Market for California Butter
this Year Than Last.
Comments on Mondays Break in Mining
Stocks-The Fresno Train
Wrecker Caught.
Associated Press Dispatches.

RoeOSAoeN0
SAN Francisco, May 19.-At the
monthly meeting of the state board of
trade today, Chairman Davis, Of the
committee appointed to consider the
matter of giving the boards endorsement
to irrigation district bonds, reported
that the investigation of the committee
had gone far enough to warrant an un-
hesitating Endorsement of the district
bonds as first-class security, but the
committee desired time to procure fur
ther information before presenting a re-
port.
General Chipman submitted detailed
report concerning the fruit product of
California, for 1890. The report showed
that 10000 carloads of fruit of all sorts,
canned and dried, citrus and deciduous,
were sent out OF the state during that
year. The aggregate fruit shipments
were valued at SIS. 1858, 900, while the
wheat and flour shipments for 1890 ag-
gregated a value of $40 1927 900.
Tables were also presented showing
the relative qualities and values of pro-
! ducts shipped from the northern and
southern counties of the state. Taking
Tehachapi as the dividing line, the
tables showed that the northern coun-
ties shipped 3S,525, 900 pounds of dried
fruit, worth $4,Sl6, 900; while the south
shipped 26,07O,000 pounds, worth $3,-
25O,000. OF deciduous fruits, 81 ,031, 900
pounds, worth 81 ,676, 900, went from the
north, while 27,O7O,0O0 pounds went
from the south. OF wine the northern
counties sent l6, ,000, 900 gallons, and the
southern counties 100000 gallons.
Despite these figures, General
| Chapman said it was an unmis-
taxable fact that fruit-growing in
the south had apparently been more
profitable per capita. He drew conclu-
sions that more fruit should be planted
in the upper counties.
The board agreed to have "a supple
ment, giving the acreage of fruits and
wheat, added to its report, and have 10,-
600 copies printed for distribution. A
resolution was also adopted providing
for a committee of five to compile a
handbook on California.
Rudolph Fatch, the European coloni-
zation agent of the Southern Pacific, was
appointed immigration agent to act for
the hoard
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-20
Knew Her Pana.

This morning little B, five years old,
heard for the first time the tragic poem
of Beth -Gelert, wherein the dog. left to
guard his masters child, saves its life by
killing the wolf which attacks it. Poor
Gelert, covered with blood from his fierce
battle, is stabbed by his master on his re-
turn, for he fancies the blood is that of his
child, and finds, when all too late, the
dead body of the wolf under the child's
bed. The little boy listened to the story
with absorbing interest, but his cheeks
flushed, his eyes filed and his lips quiv-
cred at the sad ending. To divert his at
tention tried to show the master did not
mean to be cruel, and said, eff your papa
should come in and think his dog had
killed you. wouldn't he kill the dog?"
"Ohl no." came the quick reply, my
papa's afraid to touch gun. New York
Tribune,
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-20

pointed, with instructions to go into
session and prepare platform. Among
the members are: California, H. E.
Dillon; Iowa, ID. K. b. Weaver; Mime
sofa, ,llgnatius Donnelly; Wyoming, H.
E. Shears.
The courtesies OF the chamber OF COM
merce and merchants exchange were
extended to the delegates, and an enter
prising photographer worked in the an
nouncement that he would gratuitously
take the pictures of the Kansas delega-
ton. Amid great laughter the conven-
ton adjourned till tomorrow.
The committee on resolutions met
this evening and organized by making
Ignatius Donnelly chairman. The mem
bers who emerged at intervals from the
committee room. predicted that the
committee would work moniously,
and said the St. Louis platform would
be taken as the basis upon which to pro-
ceed.
THIRD PARTY ENTHUSIASTS.
The ''third-party-on-th -the-spot" en-
thusiasts tonight blossomed out in
many pieces of blue ribbon about an
inch square on white badges. One of
tnem, Wneu asked ltS meaning, salu
''The child is already born. and we mean
to put clothes on it right away" init
mating that the growth of the new
party spirit had been such that those
who had been concealing their real sen
timents from prudential motives, are in
clined to throw off the mask and urge
immediate action in the matter.
PEFFER FOR PERMANENT CHAIRMAN.
The committee on permanent organ
ization tonight selected Senator Peffei
for permanent chairman. Hugh Kav-
anagh OF Cincinnati, J. A. Brooks, pres
ident OF the National Farmers Alliance
and Gideon Delamater of Colorado, an
old-time Greenbacker, were made vice
chairmen.
During the meeting of the committee
communication was sent in by the
Kansas men, to the effect that they haC
withdrawn PETER and desired the selec
ton of Delamater for permanent chair.
man, but their action was not regarded
by the committee.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-20
ALiverpooI Murder Mystery.

LIVERPOOL, May 19.-Early this morn
ing the police found in the river sail
or's clothing bag, in which was the dead
body of boy, apparently not over fif-
teen yearsIof age. The boy had been
but recently killed. His throat was
cut from ear to ear, and his legs severed
from the body. A new knife and saw
were found with the remains. On the
bag was painted the name Tam Ger
van," but further than this there is no
searching all the ships and sailors re-
sorts, for "Tam," or some person who
may know him or his bag.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-20
THE BREAK IN STOCKS.
Some Comment on Mondays FURRY in
Mining Shares.

SAN Francisco, May 19.--The Post, in
its article on the stock market, says of
yesterdays break in quotations on Con-
solidated California and Virginia stock
''It seems ridiculous to suggest that in
view of the recent ore developments in
the mine, that the management could
have engineered break so far-reaching
in its decentralization. Not to speak Of
the large amount of stock which it must
have shouldered at high figures, it could
scarcely be deemed an advantage in the
way of future operations, to disrupt in a
moment a gradually increasing de-
gree of public confidence, which
it has taken months to build
up. Then again so far as
the mine is concerned, the most recent
reports are as favorable as ever"
This morning light rally in the Pa
cific board led some shorts to fill, and
by efforts the price was lifted to $1025.
The rest of the market showed a light
advance, with the exception of "mid.
die" stocks, which had heavy tone.
After the regular session of the exchange
the excitement subsidized somewhat, and
the market steadied. There was no
particular demand for stocks, but when
ever any was offered it was taken in.
Consolidated California and Virginia
crept up to 5000, and some shares
changed hands at that figure, closing
eventually stronger at $10.75.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-20
HOW GEMS CAME INTO THE WORLD.

The Moonsprite looked down from her seat In
the moon
On the dark world, so distant and low,
And fancied its women would hail as q boon
Any keepsake that love can bestow.
She gathered the glittering stars from on high,
And she warmed every star with q hue
From the bow which Jehovah has set in the
sky
AS sign of his covenant true.
gem,
And, unloosing the folds of her robe,
That love may be proven by searching for
them,
She scattered them over the globe.
And some as they fell sank deep in the soil,
And others fell into the sea.
There's treasure enough to reward for their
toll
All the men who true lovers would be.
Jewellers Weekly.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-20
Cheering Crop Prospects in Canada.

TORONTO, Ont, May 19.-The May
bulletin of the bureau of industries
gives cheering forecast OF the yield of
fruits and grain. So bright an outlook,
it says, has not been presented for many
years, for a full wheat crop in Ontario.
Winter rye is in fair condition. OF the
other grain crops, little is said. There
interfering with the price. Some fields
formerly devoted to barley were sown to
spring wheat, oats and peas. The fruit
trees and grape vines came through the
winter well, and will likely have large
yield. But little injury was done by
the recent frosts.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-20
MARTIAL LAW IN HAYTI.
The Trouble Between Legitime and Hi
poIyte Beginning Afresh.

The Trouble Between Legit1me ana HIP
polyte Beginning Afresh.
New York, May 19.-Martial law has
been proclaimed in Port Au Prince
armed soldiers patrol the streets night
and day, and no one is allowed to enter
or to leave the city without passport.
The Haytian capital is literally in q
state of siege. The cause of this condi-
ton of affairs is agitation caused by the
supporters of General Legitime, the de-
posed president. This news is contained
in letters received by merchants engaged
in the Haytian trade in New
York. 1t is also announced that
Firmin, minister of finance and
foreign affairs, in President Hippolyte's s
cabinet, has resigned, though no expla-
nation of his conduct is given. The
report that any attempt has been made
on the life of President Hippolyte is alb
solutely denied The exact date at
which martial law was proclaimed in
the Haytian capital is not given. For
months, though, it is said, the support
ers of Legitime have been actively en-
gagged in stirring up feeling against the
present administration. The deposed
president, who is now sojourning in Ja-
maica, has, it is said, been regularly
posted in the work of his secret ennis
saries. President Hippolyte, however,
has not been mapping, and he is now
determined to nip the threatened up
rising in the bud, and at the same
time, if possible, bring the guilty ones
tn iustice
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-20
VIII BE Given away.

% Our enterprising druggists, r. w. Ellis & Co.,
les, toilet articles, brushes, sponges, etc, are
giving away &C large number OF trial bottles of
DR.. Miles celebrated Restorative Nervine.
nervous prostration sleeplessncss the i'll effects
of spirits, tobacco coffee, etc. Druggists say 1t
is the greatest seller they ever knew, and is
DR.. Miles New Heart Cure in all cases of ner-
vous or organic heart disease. palpitation,
pain in side. smothering. ETC. Fine book on
"Nervous and Heart Diseases" free.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-20
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CAUSED A COLLISION.
A Man Arrested at Sacramento for Wrecl
ing Trains at Fresno.


ing Trains at Fresno.
SACRAMENTO, May 19.-Last December
frightful collision occurred near Fres-
no, in which two persons lost their
lives. A subsequently, investigation showed
that one OF the colliding trains had been
left with the brakes set on side track
in level place. 1t was evident that
some person, without authority, had
started the locomotive, and then ap-
parently jumped out of the cab, and the
officers at the time thought the purpose
was robbery. Today man named Peter
F. Shorb was arrested on the charge OF
having caused the collision. He is a
competent machinist, but drinks heavily.
Last summer he attempted to steal To-
comotive from the Sacramento yards,
and on conviction was sent to Jail for
several months. 1t is believed that as
soon as released, he went to Fresno and
caused the collision above referred to.
The railroad company had offered a re-
ward of $4,000 for the arrest Of the train
Wrecker.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-20
The Hale Trial Begun.

MERGED, CAL, May 19.-The trial OF
G. F. Hale for the murder of Mrs. Lottie
Mcdowell began in the superior court
today. The day was devoted to the ex-
animation of jurors. The evidence in
this case is purely circumstantial and OF
a sensational nature. Mrs. McDowell's
assassin fired at her through window
and killed her. A number of suspicious
circumstances seem to point to Hale's
puilt
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-20
CALIFORNIA BUTTER.
Not as Much Being Packed as Last Year,
But Better Prices.

Not as Much Being Packed as Last Year,
But Better Prices.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 19.-"There is
not near as much butter being packed
this season as last" said j. G. Rowe,
today. "Last year butter was down to
16 and IL cents. This year good butter
is selling at 81 cents. The market was
thoroughly cleaned up before this sea-
sons packing commenced, owing to the
demand from the east for our butter.
Last year the eastern markets were
stifed, and kept eastern butter out oi
our market. The result was that our
home product was sold out quickly, for
we never have a surplus OF California
butter, here, and none of last years pro-
duct was held over. Butter will not
sell at low prices this year, because it is
probable that grass feed will be shorter
than last year."
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-20
Ventura Items.

VENTURA, CAL, May 19.-An election
to fill a vacancy on the board of super
visors took place today, resulting in the
choice of j. B. Willoughby.
A hailstorm, accompanied by light
ming and heavy thunder, occurred last
night. Some damage to hay resulted,
but to no great extent.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-20
fendants the right of trial by Jury. The

PENDANTS the right OF trial by jury. The
cases were reset for August 10th.
The appeal case OF F. Wienald, who
was convicted before the recorder of San
Pedro of selling liquor without license,
was heard before Judge Shaw in depart
ment six yesterday and continued.
The Leonis will case occupied the en-
tire day yesterday, as it has for many
days past, in department two. The tes-
timony introduced was intended to show
the state of mind the deceased was in at
the time he made the will.
John Alton, Britisher, renounced
all allegiance to Queen Victoria, yester-
day, in Justice Wade's department, and
swore to protect the stars and stripes.
He was made citizen.
Judge Wade, yesterday, in the case OF
Isabella Thornton vs.. M. @. Harris, to
foreclose mortgage of $2400, rendered
decision for the plaintiff for the full
amount sued for, less $25.66 for taxes
paid on the property by defendant. !
Judge Van Dyke, yesterday, heard
testimony in the case of F. M. Notman
vs. G. Tassell ct al, to recover $770.72,
on promissory note for $1,000. The
case was submitted on briefs.
Judge Mckinley sat in the superior
court of San Bernardino county, yester-
day, and no business was conducted in
department five.
Judge Shaw yesterday made a de-
cision in favor of the plaintiff in the case
of Tudio Boteller against Charlotte
Keith ct al, to foreclose mortgage for
$1455.
NEW CASES.
A complaint was filed yesterday in
the case of Thos. A. Saxon VS.. Kellogg
ct al. Plaintiff seeks the foreclosure OF
mortgage of $1S65.11, with interest at
20 per cent. since September, 1888, given
to secure a promissory note.
S. H. Mott has filed petition in de-
partment two OF the superior court for the
probate of the will of the late Joseph +.
Dye. The estate consists of personal and
real property here and in Ventura, the
value of which is given as more than
$4,000. The will is dated August 2l 4,
1886, and makes S. Ii. Mott, executor.
Grace Z. Dye, 8 years of age, is the sole
devisee. Mrs. Lorena Dye, the widow
of the deceased, is the only other known
heir living. A codicil dated August 10,
1888, provides that Henry T. Gage and
S. M. White shall be Dyes attorneys in
fact.
Mrs. Dorothea Lummis asks to be ap-
pointed guardian, in her capacity of sec
retary of the society for the Prevention
of Cruelty to Children, of Minnie Hun
newill, minor, whose parents, Ledren
r. and Evaline Hunnewill, are declared
unfit for their responsibility.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-20
why She Wanted to Go.

Mr.. Bellows-Why are you so very anx-
ious for as to get off to the mountains SO
early?
Mrs. Bellows (of Chicago the
doctor says you will be another man en-
tirely when you get there.-New York Her
nld
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-20
Children Eniov

The pleasant flavor, gentle action and soothing
effects of Syrup of Figs, when in need of laxa-
tive and If the father or mother be costive OF
bilious, the most gratifying results follow its
use, SO that it is the best family remedy known
and every family should have bottle.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-20
The Falsir Company,s Agent Drowned.

Tucson, May 19.-Wm. T. Howes,
property lagent of the Fakir comedy
company, was drowned this morning in
Silver lake. 1t is supposed to have been
an accident. His home is in Chicago.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-20
The Graatest strike.

Among the great strikes that of Dr.Miles in dis
covering his New Heart Cure has proven itself
to be one of the most important. The demand
for it has become astonishing Already the
treatment of heart disease is being revolution
lied, and many unexpected cures effected. 1t
soon relieves short breath, flutteIing, pains in
oppression, swelling of ankles, smothering and
heart dropsy. DR.. Miles book on Heart and
Nervous Diseases, free The unequalled New
druggists, also his Restorative Nervine for
headache, fits, sprees, hot flashes, nervous chills,
opium habit, etc.
Ask for the Independence" the healthi est
cordial in the market
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-20
a wrecIx at Tehachapi.

TEHAcHAP1, CAL, May 19.-An express
train was wrecked three miles below
here by engine 59 running into it. En-
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-20

gineer Thomas was badly bruised and
several passengers also received bruises,
but no one was seriously hurt.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-20
French Tansy Waters.

These waters are for the relief and cure of
painful and irregular menses, and will remove
all distractions no matter what the cause, and
are sure and safe every time Manufactured
by Emerson Drug Co., San Jose, CAL, and for
sale by Off & Vaughn, The Druggists, n. E. cor
ner Fourth and Spring streets, Los Angeles
CAL, and Apothecaries' Hall, 303 N. Main st.,
sole agents for Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-20

The Delicious Drink,
Pineapple Glace, to be obtained only at "Beck
withs Spa," 303 N. Main.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-20
ASSESSMENT NOTICE.

At A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF
IA Directors OF the Los Nietos Irrigating Co.
held at Los Nietos April 13, 891, an assess
ment OF 81 90 per share was levied on the
capital stock of the company, to be due from
date, and delinquent May 80, 1891.
By order of the board.
CHAs. LANE, Secretary. 4-21-td
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-20

CATARRH CURED, health and sweet breath
secured, by Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy. Price so
man, 222 N. Main, OF Trout, Sixth and Broad
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-20

Use German family soap.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-05
SCHOOL AND CHURCH.

Boston University offers instruction
in larger number of languages than
any other institution in America.
The baptisms in connection with
the work of the Methodist Episcopal
Church in Rohillxund, India, the past
year number 4,916.
Prof. Charles Lee Smith, Phi. D., of
Johns Hopkins University, has been
elected to the new chair of history and
political science at the William Jewell
College, Liberty, Mo.
Tho oldest clergyman in the Church
of England, Rev. John Elliott, Vicar
of Randwicl1, began his hundredth
year on December 10. He has served
| in Randwick for more than seventy
years.
"A dairy school, the first of the kind,
will be established in st. Petersburg.
The government allows n subsidy to it.
Persons of not less than seventeen
years, having graduated in the public
schools, will be admitted as pupils.
There are already 1900 commune
cants in the mission churches estab-
lished along the Congo by English and
American Missionaries. Considering
how short time it is since this whole
region was unexplored, this is re-
markable record.
George w. Willard, DID,, LID, eX-
president of Heidelberg University,
Tiffin, O., has accepted the call to the
chair of ethics and apologetics in Ursi-
nus College, Collegeville, Pa. This
chair was formerly filled by the lament
ed Dr. j. IL. A. Bombergcr. DR.. Will
lard has entered upon his duties.
1t is said of DIR. Kerr, a medical
missionary of the Presbyterian Board
at Canton, that he has in the past thir-
ty-siX years treated over $50, 900 patients
and has prepared 81 medical and surg
ical books. He has trained 100 medical
assistants, chiefly Chinese. China now
possesses 1O4 hospitals and dispensaries,
at which, in 1889, more than $4,000
patients received treatment.
The Johns Hopkins University Bull
letin announces that the Copley medal
for original scientific research has been
awarded for 1890 to DIR. Simon New
comb, professor of mathematics and as
tronomy at the Hopkins. Prof. New
comb has been one of the few Amer
lean scientists to receive the honor, the
holders for the past thirty-eight years
being some of the most famous British,
French and German scientists.
-Spitalfelds Wesleyan Chapel, a
place of most interesting associations,
in London, is threatened with abandon
ment 1t stands in Brick Lane, within
easy reach of $4,000 people of that
densely populated neighborhood. The
chapel was built as far back as 1743, by
the Huguenot refugees then in En-
gland, many of whom settled in Spital-
fields, and some of whose descendants
are among its present members.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-05
"Wrath Silver"

The quaint custom, dating back to
Anglo-SaXon times, known as payment
of wrath silver was recently OBJ
served at Knightlow Hill, tumulus be-
tween Rugby and Coventry, England.
1t consists of tribute payable by
certain parishes in Warwickshire to
the Duke of Buccleuch. The silver has
to be deposited at daybreak in a hol-
low stone by representatives of the par
ishes, the penalty for default being for
FIXTURE of n white bull with red nose
and ears. The representatives after
ward dined together at the Dukes ex-
pense.-Chicago Times.