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Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-08
hackers QUEER CONDUCT.
Criminal Proceedings May Ensue as the
Result of His Failure.

New YORK, August 7.-Counsel for
H. Myers & Brothers of Savannah, Ga,
have obtained injunctions against the
Merchants National bank, the Central
National bank, Abraham Backer and
his assignees. The banks are enjoined
from disposing OF bonds and notes placed
with them by Backer.
The cases in which the injunctions
were granted show strange conduct on
the part of Backer, who failed for
$4000,000. 1t is rumored that criminal
proceedings may be taken against him.
1t appears that Myers & Bros, OF
Savannah, were in the habit of sending
Backer notes to be discounted. They
sent him notes aggregating less than
$4,000 and sent bonds, notes and stocks
worth $4,000 as collateral. Instead of
using the collateral he had the notes
discounted, and on the strength of
Myers & Bros. credit he informed them,
it is averred, that the collateral was
pledged for discount. He, however,
pledged the collateral in his own ac-
count, and 'pocketed the proceeds.
Myers & Bros. must, therefore, pay the
notes, and in order to get back their col
laterals must pay also the sum secured
by Backer on them.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-08
THE SUPERVISORS.
Alhambra to Have an Election-A
Bridge Ordered-Other Matters.

Alhambra to Have an Election "A
Bridge Ordered-Other Matters.
At the meeting of the board OF super
visors yesterday, an election was called
for September 10th, to vote on the
formation of the Alhambra irrigation
district.
Twenty-eight volumes OF the assess
ment and one volume of the personal
property tax list were ordered returned
to the assessor by the county clerk.
Supervisor Forester was appointed a
committee of one to arrange for the
photographing of the old church build
ing on the corner OF Temple and New
High streets before it is torn down.
The clerk of the board was instructed
to advertise for bids for the construc-
ton OF bridge over Veja creek on the
Ventura road.
Chairman Perry was authorized to
sign a contract with F. M. Parker &
Co. for plumbing and gas fitting in the
new courthouse building.
The bid of j. S. Bates for repairs on
the county hospital was accepted.
A warrant was ordered drawn in
favor of o. E. Brady for 100000 on
account of his contract for the construc-
tion of the new courthouse.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-08
APPROVES OF A HARBOR.
Senator Stanford's Letter to the Cham
Der of Commerce.

O@Ae~e>~
Der of Commerce.
The following letter was received by
the chamber OF Commerce yesterday:
SAN Francisco, Cal.,l
August 8, 1891.
Mr. C. NJ. Wells, President Chamberiof Com
merce, Los Angeles:
DEAR SIR: l beg to acknowledge the
receipt of an invitation from your cham
ber of commerce to visit Los Angeles
about August 18th or 18th, for the pur-
pose of investigating the possibility of
improving your harbor privileges.
| regret to say that at the present
time am not able to make definite
appointment to meet you on the dates
suggested; but az l shall not go east un-
til the end of November, | confidently
hope to visit Los Angeles before congress
meets.
am in entire sympathy with you in
regard to the Improvements for your
harbor. think good harbor, where
vessels can ride at all seasons in safety,
ought to be provided for Los Angeles as
soon as practicable, even if it costs mil
lions of dollars. The present wants OF
your city and contributory country de-
mand much, and the future will demand
more. Yours very truly,
LELAND STANFORD.
Donations to the exhibit yesterday
were as follows
Robert Curler, city, squash weighing
92 pounds.
Samuel McKinlay, Vernon, peaches,
walnuts, pears, plums.
M. Raphael, city, carpenter humble
bees.
j. sherer, Lancaster, peaches and nee
tarines.
Los Angeles shoe factory, case OF shoes.
G. Fred Bean, Alhambra, oranges.
9. A. Coffman, Rivera, lady-bugs.
John Gibbs, Vernon, Bartlett pears,
German prunes, Damson plums, red
Astrican apples, Genoa lemons, Siberian
crab apples.
Mrs. Ed Ayres, Tropico, peaches
pears, prunes and flowers.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-08
THE COUNTRY PRESS.

The San Diego Union assumed
handsome new, $4,000 dress last Sunday,
and now claims to make as good an ap-
pearance as any newspaper in Southern
California.
The following gem from the Azusa
News is worth saving: Sc. 7. OFT has
swung his large ,oooden axe to the
breezes, which has his business painted
on the handel thereof"
DR.. Stephen Bowers will start new
paper in the near future in Ventura.
The material is all purchased and is en-
tirely new. The name of the paper will
be The Ventura Observer, and it is to
be independent in politics.
The managers of the Azusa News
would very much improve the appear
auce of their paper if they would keep
the italic out of the roman cases. The
amount of emphasis thrown promiscu-
ously through their sheet as it is is very
fatiguing to the reader.
General John Wasson, founder and
for several years editor of the Chino
Champion, has taken editorial charge of
the Pomona Times-Courier, succeeding
w. E. Ward, an uncle of County Clerk
Ward, whom he bought out. General
Wassop is one of the most brilliant men
in Southern California journalism, and
is decided gain to Pomona.
M. L. Wicks, having completed deal
for the Pauba ranch, on which the dam
is to be constructed, will meet with the
board of directors of this district and
their attorney week hence, and the
probabilities are that contracts will then
be signed, sealed and approved, which
will assure us water and prosperity
Valley Union.
Never strike man when ha is down
as it denotes ill-breeding and a brutal
disposition. Help him to arise, and
then slam him one on the kisser just
to impress upon his mind little more
forcibly that you are better man than
he.-Growler. We did not heed this
advice en- one auspicious occasion, and
the Judge fined us ten dollars and costs.
-[Western News.
In the matter OF the Sar' mica
railroad developments, the HERALD
does not seem to be so far in the rear of
the procession as its morning contem-
porary would would fain have it appear.
The presence Of a strong corps of South
ern Pacific engineers at that seaside re-
sort with full camp equipment indicates
that the talk about important work is
not idle. As before remarked, further
developments will be awaited with in
terest. Pasadena Star.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-08
THE SAME THING OYER AGAIN.
A Pretty Servant Girl and Faithless
Lover.

Lover.
Some months ago Carrie A. Lusk, a
young and very attractive American
girl about 20 years OF age, brought suit
against Orestes Orena, to recover $25, 900
damages for breach OF promise OF mar
riage, says the San Francisco Post.
Her story is to the effect that while
she was acting as servant girl in a
Santa Barbara family, she first met
Orena. He was frequent visitor at
the house where she worked. After
brief acquaintance expressions of love
passed between them, and then came
repetition of the old, old story Of
hear tless man and confiding woman.
Carrie declares that Orena promised to
marry her, but kept putting off the
nuptials until finally child was born
to them. The faithless lover took care
of her during her illness, however, and
had the child baptised at the Spanish
church on Broadway, some of his init
mate friends acting as sponsors.
Subsequently Orena left Santa Bar
bara, where his people reside. They are
said to be quite wealthy.
The case was assigned to Judge San
derson, and upon application Of defense
change of venue was granted to Santa
Barbara.
John J. Cohey is the attorney for the
girl, and will proceed to Santa Barbara
to press the case.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-08
A SENSATIONAL SCHEME.
Tramps Organized for the Purpose of
Looting the National Treasury.

Tramps Organized for the Purpose of
Looting the National Treasury.
WASHINGTON, August THE secre-
tary OF the treasury has been advised
that bold attempt is to be made the
present month to rob the treasury by a
strong and determined band of men
organized for that purpose. The plan
is to start fires in various parts of the
city for the purpose of diverting the at
tention of the police, and then over
power the treasury watchmen and loot
the money vaults. The information
was given in letter signed by the
"King of Tramps," who is said to be
the leader of the band. The letter has
been referred to the captain of the
watch, with instructions to give the
visitors q proper rece eption.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-08

DETROIT, August AT the opening Of
the G. A. r. encampment this morning
the first business was the report of the
committee on the Logan and Sheridan
monuments. The Logan monument
fund has now reached about $65, 200,
and is closed. The Sheridan fund has
$4,000.
Ex-Governor Oglesby, of Illinois, re-
ported satisfactory progress for the COM
mittee on Memorial hall, at Decatur,
III.
The reports of the committees on the
reports of the acknowledgement and
other officers, were approved.
Past Commander-in-C Burdett, of
Washington, presented reports on va
riety of subjects, deprecating in particu-
lar the action of members in endeayor-
ing to secure the interference of the Or
ganization in matters belonging to the
various departments of the government.
The committee reported adversely on
communication from southern veterans
desiring closer connection with the g.
A. R.
An amendment to the rules and regu-
lations was adopted by which posts can
change their location by a two-thirds
vote. An amendment was also adopted
permitting department encampments to
be held as late as July 1st. An amend
ment permitting election of department
officers in December was defeated.
An attempt to change the rules so as
to read: "Those who did not voluntarily
bear arms against the state are entitled
to membership in the G.. A. R., was de-
feated.
The per capita tax, which was
yesterday established at three cents, was
today reduced to two cents.
The grand officers were then installed.
Commander-in-Ch Veazey, turning
over the command to Palmer, made
speech and presented him new flag to
take the place of the one which was car
ried the past twenty-five years. The
new commander-in-chief made a re-
| sponse.
The committee appointed to take ac-
| tion on the death OF General Sherman,
Admiral Porter, ,ex-Vice-President Ham
lin and Charles Devens, reported appro-
pirate resolutions.
| The council of administration met
this morning and transacted some rou-
| tine business. Annual salaries and ex-
penses were voted the same as last year,
and an appropriation was made for
keeping in repair the cottage at Mount
| Mc(I rppOr
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-08
YARD AND YARDLEY
Developments in the Quaker
City Scandal.
A Sly Attempt to Sell the Sea
Girt Property.
The Keystone Bank Receiver Will
Stop the Sale.
The Santa Fe EnjOined from Running
Dining Cars - Broker Backer's
Queer Transactions Gen
eral News Gleanings.
Associated Press Dispatches.

PHILADELPHIA, August I'm an un-
expected manner, HI. III. Yard swho is
under bail for trial on the charge of con-
spiracy with John Bardsley, was heard
from by Receiver Yardley, of the sus-
pended Keystone national bank, this
morning. Shortly before noon, Yardley
learned that Yard intended to offer
the Keystone banks Seagirt property
at public sale, tomorrow. This
property formerly belonged to John
Lucas, former president of the bank,
and was assigned by his widow to the
bank, together with the bank building,
to make up the now famous Lucas de-
fcit. Yard claims that the bank after
wards sold it to him, but nobody but
himself seemed to have any knowledge
of such sale. Yardley will endeavor to
prevent The sale.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-08
SENATOR FAIR swINDLED.
The Bearer of Forged Letter Induces
Him to Sign q Draft.

The Bearer of a Forged Letter Induces
Him to Sign Draft.
SAN Francisco, August 7.-Bayard
Saville, who was arrested Wednesday on
complaint of ex-senator James G. Fair,
has been charged with obtaining money
under false pretenses. On July 18th he
presented letter of introduction pur-
porting to be from ex-Secretary Bayard,
of Wilmington, Del. ,and on the strength
thereof induced Senator Fair to endorse
a draft for $500 on the Security, Trust
and Safe DEPOSIT bank OF Wilmington.
1t now transpires that the letter was
forgery, and that Saville had no money
in the bank. The latter cashed the
draft through the Nevada bank, this
city. He claims to have studied law
with Secretary Bayard, but subsequently
engaged in the commission business,
having houses in New York and London.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-08
Ho! FOR SANTA MONICA.

Enjoy an Evening at the Beach Con-
cert at Cowley & Bakers Pavilion.
Fish Dinners on the Beach.
In accordance with request made by
the many patrons of Santa Monica for a
late train to enable the public to enjoy
an evening a. the favored beach, the
Southern Pacific will, in order to comply
with their expressed desire, run a
special train every Saturday evening
until further notice. From San Fer
nando street at 7 20 pm; Commercial
street at Z rs I'M, and Arcade depot at
z 80 pm. Returning, will leave Santa
Monica at 10:15 pm.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-08
JACK THE RIPPER.
Another Woman Murderously Assaulted
in Whitechapel.

in Whitechapel.
LONDON, August 7.-Early this morn
ing one of the denizens of Whltechapel,
an old woman named Woolfe, was seized
by an unknown man who cut her throat
and stabbed her repeatedly in the body.
She cannot live. The police, as usual,
are unable to find the murderer, who
disappeared. The woman was taken to
hospital, and after a time she suffi-
ciently recovered to speak of the attack
made upon her. She is German, and
unlike the other women murdered and
mutilated in Whitechapel, she was not
in company with the man who attacked
her, but was passing along the street,
when without warning the assassin
sprang upon her. One man has been
taken in custody on suspicion Of being
the assassin, but the evidence against
him is very weak, and no Importance is
attached to the arrest.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-08
PASSENGERS MUST GO HUNGRY.
The Santa Fe Enjoined from Putting on
Dining Cars.

CHICAGO, August 7.-On bill filed in
the state circuit court by Fred Harvey,
Judge Briggs issued an injunction re-
straining the Atchison, Topeka and
Santa Fe railroad company from run
ming dining cars upon its lines west of
with him; from feeding passengers be-
tween any of the points upon this por-
tion of the road, and from refusing to
stop it's passenger trains at complain
ants hotels and lunch rooms. Harvey
represents that his plant covers nearly
25OO miles of railroad, and cost him
$l50,0O0. He is conducting twenty no.
tells and eating houses, and now the
road threatens to put on dining cars
and give his places the go-by. The
railroad people say the contract does not
debar them from putting on dining cars,
and will move dissolution OF the in
junction,
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-08
Going to Reorganize.

CINCINNATI, August THE Blymyer
Ice Machine company made an assign
ment for the benefit OF its creditors this
morning. Liabilities, $320.000; assets,
5000, 900. The company has an exten-
sive trade all over the United States and
South America. The assignment is en-
tirely voluntary, and made in order to
effect speedy reorganization OF the
company.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-08
Emperor william Laid Up.

LONDON, August Notwithstanding
the reports that the injury sustained by
Emperor William when he fell upon the
deck of the imperial yacht, is slight, it
has been decided that he will remain at
Kiel, where he has arrived from his trip
to Norway, for two weeks, SO that his
injury may be attended to.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-08
Lamp Explosion Victims.

New York, August Two deaths
resulted from lamp explosion last
evening. A mother and daughter were
the victims.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-08
ilHaw to Succeed.

This is the great problem of life which few
satisfactorily solve. Some fail because of poor
health, others want of luck, but the majority
from deficient grit-want Of nerve. They are
nervous, irresolute, changeble, easily get the
blues and stake the spirits down to keep the
spirits up" thus wasting money, time, Oppor-
tunity and nerve force. There is nothing like
the Restorative Nervine, discovered by the
great specialist, DR.. Miles, to cure all nervous
diseases, as headache, the blues, nervous pros
tration, sleeplessness neuralgia, St. Vitus dance,
fits, and hysteria. Trial bottles and fine book Of
testimonials free at all druggists.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-08
An Express Train wrecked.

PrTTsBURG, August 1.-THE New York
and Chicago limited express on the
Fort Wayne road, due here this morn
ing, was wrecked near East Palestine,
o., by running into an open switch.
The engineer and fireman were instantly
killed, and one other man was killed
while working in the wreck. None of
the passengers were hurt.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-08
Am Exnensixe Fire.

LYONS, Ia, August I'll. w. Early's
gristmill, sawmill, lumber yards, dry
sheds, dwelling and other buildings be-
longing to the firm were burned at Co
manche last night. Nine million feet of
lumber burned. The losses aggregate
$40, 900, with $4,000 insurance. The
fire started in the gristmill.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-08
AN EARTHQUAKES WORK.
The Course of the Colorado Changed.
Volcanoes and a Tidal Wave.

Inc COufB6 OF Cn6 OOIOTHuO OudHR6us
Volcanoes and q Tidal Wave.
SAN DIEGO, August IA Yuma CORE
OF the 36th uIt. resulted in changing the
course OF the Colorado river. It left its
old bed and is now flowing through
crevasse forty feet deep and 1000 long.
The report, however, is not generally
believed.
Another result of the recent earth
quake is said to be the renewed activity
OF the volcanoes in the Cocopah region.
The earthquake also caused great tidal
wave at the head OF the Gulf of Califor-
uia
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-08
Another Body Found.

SYRACUSE, N. Y, August 7.-Another
body was found this morning in the
ruins of the West Shore wreck near
Montezuma. 1t was identified as that OF
Charles West, a car inspector at Newark.
n. This makes the number of dead
fourtnen
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-08
BOOMING THE FAIR.
Ferd Peck Enllghtening the Danes on the
Chicago Exposition.

Chicago Exposition.
COPENHAGEN, August IF. w. Peck
of Chicago, member of the foreign COM
mittee OF the Columbian exposition,
arrived today. He was met by United
States Minister Carr, Mr.. Nicholson.
president OF the Industrial association,
and number of gentlemen engaged in
manufacturing Industries in Denmark.
Peck and Minister Carr visited the
rooms uf the Industrial association,
where Peck made speech, in which he
dwelt upon the Importance of the
worlds fair to the trade of Denmark.
Subsequently he visited the Office of the
minister of the interior, and discussed
with him the necessity of Denmark
sending a royal commission to the
worlds fair.
Peck's stay in this city will be short,
as he starts for Stockholm tomorrow.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-08
a ranch to- BE Dlvided.

SAN Francisco, August THE SUI
preme court today rendered decision
in the suit OF Emeric vs.. Alvarado, in
yolying the title to the San Pablo ranch in
Contra Costa county, comprising $4,000
acres. The decision of the lower court
in favor of plaintiff, who contended for
partition, is sustained and the land will
now be divided among several hundred
owners. Et
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-08
A Spanish speculator in Trouble.

MADRID, August To-day the arrest
was made in Barcelona, the scene OF the
recent uprising, of a well known and
heavy operator in government securities
on the charge of being party to con-
spiracy to overthrow the government
and cause depression in the market.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-08
A Petition Granted.

OAKLAND, August Judge Greene
this afternoon granted the petition of
Perrie Maxweli's attorney for writ Of
habeas corpus. 1t is made returnable
Saturday morning, August 9th. The
petition sets forth that no complaint has
been fled charging him with illegal acts.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-08
Funds for the Union Pacific.

New YORK, August Tt is an
nounced that syndicate has been
formed which agrees to guarantee to
provide the Union Pacific with all the
money it needs to take care of its float
ing debt the next three years. Gould,
Sage, Dillon, Ames, Dexter, Atkins and
Dodge are those comprising the syndi-
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-08
sub-Treasury Advocates.

Topeka, Kan, August T. Alonzo
Wardell Of South Dakota, member OF
the national executive committee of the
Farmers Alliance, who is here, says
Dakota, Wisconsin, Oregon, California
and Washington are in favor of the sub
treasury scheme.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-08
To whom It May Concern.

We the undersigned take great pleas
sure in recommending to the public
Frank E.. Adams & Co., insurance
agents, No. 200 South Broadway, Los
Angeles, who have settled losses for
each of us, occasioned by fire Of May
31st, on Seventh and Hill streets; also
losses June 22d, on Spring, between
First and Second streets, they having
settled promptly, literally and to our
entire satisfaction. Respectfully,
DIR. ]. H. SEYMOUR, ]. B. LANKERsHIM, /,
MRS. HI. EEwBAUER, RoBT. GREEN,
ANDERSON & CHANsLoR.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-08
Indian Depreciation claims,

WASHINGTON, August NEARLY 1000
claims for damages on account of Indian
depredations have been filed in the
court of claims to date. w. L. Colby
has been appointed counsel to represent
the interests of the United States in
these cases.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-08
Russia Needs All Her Corn.

ST. PETERSBURG, August THE Rus
sian imperial council has decided to
prohibit the expectation of corn from
this country, owing to the bad harvest
in Russia, which has caused scarcity
OF this cereal.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-08
ESCAPED Lunatics Captured.

AUBURN, N. Y, August 1.-Two more
of the nine fugitives who escaped from
the insane asylum. yesterday, were
captured this morning, after long
chase. There is only one at liberty
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-08

tally wounded his own wife. The insane
man attacked Huff with knife, and
John, in self defense, shot him three
times with Winchester. The three
bullets passed through the mans body
and struck Huff's wife.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-08
A storm in Manitoba.

WINNIPEG, Manitoba. August IA
heavy storm, accompanied by thunder
and lightning, passed over the province
last night. Mrs. Davis, of Moose Jaw,
and woman named Martin at Morden
were killed,
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-08
Train Disaster Victims.

CHAMPLAIN, N. Y, August 7.-Henry
La Mountain, one OF the passengers on
the excursion train wrecked here, is
dead, making three deaths in all. One
more man is not expected to live.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-08
A Rape Fiend Hanged,

DOVER, DEL, August flames Thor
oughgood (colored) was hanged in Jail
here this afternoon for an assault upon
an S-year old girl.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-08
Sugar Advanced.

BosToN, August Tt is announced
that the price of all refined sugars, ex-
cept cut loaf and crushed, has been ad-
vanced 1-6 cent by the American sugar
refining company.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-08
An Editor Shoots Himself.

EUREKA, CAL, August Luigi Verdi,
editor and proprietor of La Voce del
Popula, the principal Italian paper pub
lished in San Francisco, while delirious
from fever, today, shot and killed him
Golf
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-08
Lost His Wife and Brother.

ST. LOUIS, August John Huff, an
extensive planter who lives near Willis,
l. T., shot and instantly killed his crazy
brother who lived with him, and NOR
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-08
WILL DECLARE WAR.
Balmaceda Has 1t In for
Bolivia.
He Will Fight the aNeighbor
Republic.
Boliyia's Sympathy With the Rebels
is the Casus Belli.
Ferd Peck Booming the Worlds Fair
In Copenhagen-Jack the Ripper
on Deck Again-Other For
eign News.
Associated Press Dispatches.

PARIS, August IA telegram received
here today from Buenos Ayres asserts
that Chile will declare war against
Bolivia because the government of the
latter country has recognized the con-
gressional party of Chile as belligerents.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-08

the whole male population has turned
out to fight it, much damage has been
done. Among other property destroyed
is the house of A. j. Tackett.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-08
silver Purchases.

WASHINGTON, August 1.-THE silver
purchase today amounted to- 264.000
ounces, 81 prices ranging from $l.0O TO