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Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-31
THE PRESBYTERIANS.
ONLY A HALF DAY SESSION HELD
ON MEMORIAL DAY.
AnExcursion on Lake ST. Clair the Order
~ Of the Resolutions in Mem
oriam of Judge Breckenridge.

DETROIT, May 30.-In the Presbyterian
general assembly this morning, some
debate arose as to the proposition to
drop the regular roll and keep separate
list of ministers who do not report
annually to their presbyteries, but it
was adopted.
Another proposition was to forbid the
retirement of secretaries of boards on
salary when too old to serve further.
This was opposed as making an unfair
distinction between them and other dis
abled ministers who have only $500
from the board of ministerial relief. 1t
was recommitted.
A telegram was read reciprocating the
greeting of this assembly with that
of the United Presbyterian assembly.
The report of the committee on COM
ity with other denominations, the spe-
cial object of which is to prevent the
organization of rival churches in small
communities, was read by DR.. Ely, of
Iowa. 1t reported that such comfy had
done much good in recent years,
and recommended further effort in the
same direction. 1t recommended
that the proposition of the last national
council of Congregational churches be
acceded to, in the fraternal spirit which
had produced SO much benefit in recent
years; also that the committee be con-
tinued. The report was accepted and
referred to the special committee on
church unity.
DR.. Hayes read the report OF the spe-
the remains of Judge Breckenridge to
St. Louis, which closed with resolutions
emphasizing the high character and
great services OF Judge Breckenridge.
and thanking Gov. Alger for special
train. These were adopted and ordered
printed in the minutes. Adjourned.
There was no session of the assembly
this afternoon, the time being given up
to an excursion on Lake st. Clair.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-31
California Crop Conditions.

SACRAMENTO, May 30.-The crop re-
port issued by the state agricultural So
ciety says:
In Northern California May strawber-
ries and cherries were slightly damaged
by rain, but the benefit to grain more
than offsets the damage to the hay that
was down and fruits that were ripe.
In Southern California the fruit trees
show up better than several weeks ago,
especially apricots and peaches, but the
ripening of fruits is still retarded by
cool, cloudy weather. Warmth and sun
shine are needed to more rapidly ad-
vance fruit ripening. Grapes are be-
ginning to bloom.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-31
THE STATES SPILLED OUT
AN INCIDENT OF A MEMORIAL DAY
PAGEANT.
The Horses Attached to the Float of the
Union Run Away I hrowing Forty
three Screaming Women to the Ground.

LANSING, Mich, May 30.--A feature
of the Memorial day parade this morn
ing was float ON which rode forty
three women to represent the states of
the Union. Near the cemetery the
platform gave way. William Hardy
fell under the horses heels, frightening
them into a run. The women hung
screaming to the float until thrown off
along two or three blocks. The last enc
fell off just as the cemetery was reached,
where the horses were stopped. Hardy
was badly injured, and about fifteen of
the women slightly bruised, none Sc
verely.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-31
FOREIGN FLASHES.
Substance of the British
Bering Sea Bill.
Sealing Out of Season Made a
Penal 0ffense.
Two Pictures Seized by the Police
in Paris Art Salon.
The New Countess Clancarty Under a
Years Contract to Theatrical
Manager.
Associated Press Dispatches.

LONDON, May 30.-The text of the
Bering sea bill introduced in the COM
mons, yesterday, is in substance as fol-
lows:
The queen may, by an order in
council, prohibit the catching of seals
by British ships during period to be
limited by the order in council. While the
order in council under this act is in
force, no person belonging to British
ship shall kill, take or hurt any seal
within Bering sea during the period
stated in the order of council No British
ship, or any equipment or crew chereof,
shall be employed in such killing, tax
ing or hunting. If there is any contra
vention of this act, any person comit-
ting, procuring, aiding or abetting such
contravention, shall be guilty of mis-
demeanor, within the meaning of the
merchant-shipping act, and the ship,
equipment and everything on board
shall be forfeited to her majesty. Any
commissioned officer of the naval list
shall have power during the period
limited, to stop and examine any Brit
ish ship in Bering sea, and to detain
her or any portion of her equipment, or
any of her crew, if in his judgment it is
being or preparing to be used or en-
ployed in contravention of the act. Ii
British ship be found within Bering
sea having on board fishing or shooting
implements or seal skins or bodies of
seals. it shall lie with the owner or mas
ter of such ship to prove that the ship
was not used or employed in contraven-
tion of this act.
This act shall apply to the animal
known as the fur seal.
That the order above provided may be
carried into effect it shall be lawful for
any commissioned officer in the naval or
military service of her majesty, or any
British officer of customs or British
consular officer to seize and detain
any ship which has wholly or in part
violated the order and become subject
to forfeiture as aforesaid, and bring her
to adjudication before the high court of
admiralty in England or Ireland, or be-
fore any court having admiralty juris
diction within her majesty's dominions !;
and such court may thereupon make
such order as it may think fit, and
award the officer bringing in the same
for adjudication, such portion of the pro-
ceeds of the sale of the forfeited ship or
share as it may think fit.
Every offense by this act declared to
be miedemeanor will be punishable by
a fine or by imprisonment with or with
out labor.
The bill then quotes the various sec
tions of the merchants shipping act, to
be applied by the new order. 1t is ex-
pected that the bill will be passed next
week and that afterwards the council
will fix the period over which it is to
extend.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-31

A drummer for New York grocery
house took shelter from u thunder shower
in small grocery kept by colored man
in the suburbs of Nashville, and pretty
soon the proprietor asked:
"Was yo' stranger around yere, sahf"
II represent this house." replied the
drummer, as he handed out card
81 see. Does yo' own de bizness yo'self?"
'fOh, no." z
"Was yo' de senior pawdnerP"
"No."
'De junior?"
"No."
'Was yo' backing de concern wild yo'
capitalY"
No."
"Jist sent out to take orders?"
"That's all. Perhaps can take an or
der from you?"
'Wall, sab, if dat house has dun sent yo'
clean down yere to git an order fromlme
amt gwine ter be mean about it. Put me
down fur fo' pounds of brown sugar, an
draw on me arter sixty days fur de billp'--
New York World.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-31
An Afflicted Settlement.

HALIFAX, N. S., May 3O.-Telegraphic
dispatches from st. Paul's island, a set
tlement half way between Cape Breton
and Newfoundland, says every man,
woman and child on the island with the
exception of two men are prootrated
with a disease sembling grippe, and
sorely in need of assistance. The gov
ernment has dispatched tug with ply
sicians and supplies.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-31
OFFENSIVE PICTURES.

Two Cartoons in a Paris Art Salon
Seized by the Police.
PARIS. May 30.-The third art salon
opened yesterday with only few we'll
known artists represented. The police
seized two pictures. One represented
the kaiser on horseback, trampling the
PROSTATE figure of France and carrying
off two women, representing Alsace and
Lorraine. The other picture depicted a
desert strewn with skulls, one resem-
bling Jules Ferry. The seizure created
sensation. English and American
artists are among the exhibitors.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-31
CHINESE PIRATES EXEcUTED,
wALLA wALLA LYNCHERs.
One of the Accused Soldiers Turn
States Evidence.

States Evidence.
WALLA WALLA, May 30.-Late last
night it was learned that one OF the
soldiers confined in the county Jail
charged with the murder of A. j. Hunt
on the night Of April oath, had turned
states evidence, and that his testimony
had been taken by the prosecuting at
torney in writing and sworn to. So far
as can be learned the testimony impli-
Gates more soldiers now confined in the
guard house. 1t is rumored that the
soldiers at the garrison have been in
formed of the confession, and that pos
sibility exists Of an attack on the Jail.
The officers have doubled the guard at
the Jail, which now numbers fifty.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-31
DEMPsEY,S FETCHUP.
A Fallen Star in Social and Religious
Circles.

Circles.
CHICAGO, May 30.-The chief detective
here today received a telegram from
New York notifying him of the arrest
there of Walter p. Dempsey, of Chicago,
as he was about to board steamer for
Liverpool. His arrest was on complaint
OF G. S. Redfeld, real estate and loan
agent, for whom he was cashier and
book-keeper, and A. F. Shuman, Demp-
sey's partner, as agent of the Weller
Sliding Blind company, of Milwaukee.
He is charged with falsifying his ac-
counts and embezzling $4,000. Dempsey
occupied a prominent position in society
and church circles.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-31
An Injunction Refused.

CINCINNATI, May 30.-Grand Secretary
Myers, of the Benevolent and Protective
Order of Elks, has been officially in
formed by Judge Lawrence, of the su-
preme court of New York, that he has
refused the injunction asked for by
what is termed the bogus grand lodge,
represented by Charles Moreland, as
secretary, and against the treasurer of
BROOKLYN lodge No. %.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-31
Light showers.

MAYFIELD, CAL, May 6.-Occasional
light showers for three days past still
6ntinue. They have had no material
eject on crops yet. The heaviest part of
the berry season is over. Two thousand
drawers of strawberries we're shipped in
the past week, only about half as many
rs two weeks ago.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-31
A Cannibal Carnival.

MARsEILLEs, May 90.-A steamer from
New Hebrides island, in the South
Pacific, brings advices to the effect that
a state of anarchy prevails there
Numerous conflicts have occurred, in
which 600 natives were killed. In each
case the bodies of the dead were eaten
by the victors.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-31
BELLE Billion.
The New Countess Clancarty Under a
Years Contract.

LONDON, May 30.-In an interview to-
day, Mr.. Harris, the manager. said
Belle Billion, who married Viscount
Dumlo, and who, by the death yester-
day of the earl of Clancarty, became
Countess Clancarty, is under contract
with him to play for year. The terms
of this contract, Harris declares, will be
enforced. If Belle Billion breaks the
contract she will have to pay heavy
forfeit
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-31
Revolution in Hayti.

PARIs, May 30.-A cable message has
been received at the Haytien legation
here, announcing that revolution has
broken out at Port-Au-Prince, Hayti.
The dispatch adds that state OF siege
has been proclaimed there. A French
ironclad has been sent to the scene.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-31
CABINET CHANGES.
Lincoln to Come In and Noble to Go to
the Court of st. James.


the Court of st. James.
WASHINGTON, May 30-The Post this
morning printed the following: There
is strong impression on the part of
well-informed persons in official circles,
that while Secretary Noble is not going
to leave the public service, they would
not be surprised if in very short time
he would retire from the interior de-
partmet to accept prominent place in
the diplomatic service. One story is to
the effect that he will take Minister
Smiths place at st. Petersburg. An
other and more probable story is that ii
Secretary Proctor should be selected to
succeed Senator Edmunds, which now
seems certain, Minister Lincoln will be
made secretary of war, and Secretary
Noble will be sent to the court of st.
James
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-31
The First Colonial Peer.

LONDON, May 30.-The Times says Sir
George Stephen, formerly president of
the Bank of Montreal and now president
of the Canadian Pacific railway, has
been raised to a peerage. This is the
first instance of native OF colony
being made a peer.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-31
Mullen, Bluettt & Co.,
THE LEADING CLOTHIERSl
A FEW REFLECTIONS IN OUR
ELEGANT NEW MIRROR.

1t reveals with startling clearness, the most complete
stock of fine medium and low priced Boys Suits, Odd
Pants and Waists be found in the CITY, See the nobby
Jersey Suits in blue brown and $3.50 Examine
Seaside Flannel Suits at $I25. They exceptional
values We are having big celebrated ooc
White Shirts they the best for the money
offered in California We have recently received large
invoice of Neglgee Shirts making assortment
plee and elegant We advise investigation of line OF
Valises, it comprises all sizes and all grades Our lot
of White Vests from 75c upwards attracting the
attention they deserve.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-31
Shot His wife and suicided.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, May 30.-A.
Traunweiser, jeweler. this afternoon
shot his wife. killing her instantly, and
then shot himself. 1t is supposed that
he was crazy, as he had threatened to
kill his wife several times.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-31

die to the fact that the disbursements
dnring the month were unusually large.
Having less money in the treasury May
9th, by about the amount stated, avail
able for the payment of the debt.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-31
A Family Cremated.

WHEELING, W. Va, Nay 30.-The
home OF Henry Fillips, at Taylorstown,
was burned this morning. Fillips, his
wife and 3-year-old child were burned
to death, and his 15-year-old boy
scorched SO badly that he died in few
bourc
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-31
A Petard Exploded.

CADIz, Spain, May 30.-A petard was
exploded in the customs house here, to-
day, causing much damage. One man
was fatally injured.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-31
An excursion rrain pitched.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Ia, May 30.-An ex-
cursion train, bound for Cedar Rapids
from Davenport, ran off the track near
Upton this morning. Several persons
were severely injured, but none fatally.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-31
No Attack on Valparaiso.

WASHINGTON, May 80. = Dispatches
from Chilean sources received in this
city state that no attack upon Valpa-
raiso is anticipated
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-31
AM Amarican Schonner Seized.

OTTAWA, Ont, May 30.-The United
States schooner J. D. Hopkins has been
seized by the Canadian officials for fish
ing inside the limit.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-31
ministerial Cases Postponed.

PIrrsBURG, May 30.-At this mornings
session of the Reformed Presbyterian
synod, the case OF the libelled and sus-
pended ministers was taken up, but ac-
ton was postponed until Monday.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-31
A Doomed Town.

WAHPEToN, N. D., May 30.-Twenty
buildings are burning here, including
the Great Northern depot, the Peoples
hank and Western Union Office. A high
wind is blowing, and it is feared the
entire town is doomed.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-31
Turkish Failures.

VIENNA, May 3O.-Seven important
firms of Salonica, Turkey, have failed !;
their liabilities amounting to many
million francs.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-31
Am Anstrian Heir nl.

VIENNA, May 30.-Arch Duke Franz
Ferdinand, heir presumptive 10. the
throne of Austria, is seriously i'll with
measles. His physicians insist that the
utmost care must be taken to prevent
fatal termination of his illness.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-31
An Austro-Caerman Edlot.

BERLIN, May 30.-It is reported that
Germany and Austria have informed
Switzerland, Italy, Servia, and Rou-
mania that they must conclude treaties
jointly with Germany and Austria, or
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-31
Onnosed to DR.. BrnoIks.

Knoxville, ILL.,, May 30.-The stand
ing committee of the Protestant Episco-
pal church, of the diocese of Quincy, has
unanimously declined to concur in the
consecration of Rev. Phillips Brooks as
bishop of Massachusetts.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-31

PARIS, May 30.-A special says Marie
Prescott got a divorce in the Bourbon
county courts, Yesterday, from Pergelle,
her husband. who is in Paris.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-31
SON AND HEIR.
Young Jessup Again the Winner in the
Famous VIII Case.

SAN Francisco, May 3O.-Judge Coffey
has rendered another decision in the
celebrated Jessup case, holding that
Richard P. Jessup has been sufficiently
recognized as the legitimatized son OF
Gershom P. Jessup, deceased, and as
such is the rightful heir to his estate,
now valued at 100000.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-31
PACIFIC BREEZES.
The Wreck of a British Ship
in Chinese Waters.
Chinese Buccaneers Captured
and Executed.
One of the Walla Walla Lynchers
Turns States Evidence.
New Decision in the Jessup VIII Case.
California Crops in Splendid
Condition.
Associated Press Dispatches.

SAN FRANcIsco, May 30.-The steam
ship Oceanic, from Hong Kong, brings
fuller advices Of the loss of the British
steamer Holme Eden, Captain Prentice,
which was lost on the Leuconna rocks
while on the way lfom Hong Kong to
Shanghai. The vessel, which was from
Antwerp with general cargo, left Hong
Kong April 10th. On April 23d, during
a thick fog, she ran broadside on Leu
Gonna rocks, and in half an hour the en-
gine room and afterpart of the vessel
were full of water. The vessel struck on
a narrow ledge of rock, port side, touch
ing the rock above the water, while on
the starboard side the water was ten
fathoms deep amidships, and the vessel
was submerged from the chartroom
Aft Two life-boats were launched
and the crew, twenty-six in number,
put off safely, losing, however, all their
effects. The boats stood by until the
vessel keeled over, when the captain
gave orders to pullaway. The boats be-
came separated at night, but at noon
next day the mates boat was picked up
by the steamer Myrmldon, and the cap
tain's boat by the Chinese gunboat
Chaowo. The men suffered some from
hunger and exposure. They were taken
to Shanghai.
CHINESE PIRATES EXECUTED.
Chinese papers state that in addition
to the nine pirates executed at Kowloon
city, as per late advices, Fung Shun Van
and Chun Ayn, two of the chiefs who
led the attack on the steamer Namoa,
have been arrested and made confes-
sion. Another of the ringleaders, Lai
Achut, was captured in Shining, and all
three will probably be executed
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-31
Heayv Thunder Showers.

MARYsvILLE,. CAL, May 30.-Heavy
thunder showers began this afternoon,
with indications of big storm. 1t is
raining heavily in the mountains west
az hare
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-31

else renounce the separate treaties
which they have at present with the
two countries,
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-31
The Public Debt Increased.

WASHINGTON. May 3O.-The May debt
statement, to be issued Monday, will
show an apparent increase of $250,000
in the debt since the let inst. This is
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-31
One Better,

Miss Crayon Sauce-What magnificent
big fellow Will Armstrong isl Watch the
fine sweep of his shoulders as he sends the
ball-er-it is not quite so noticeable in
little Mr.. Spriggs, is it?
Miss Tother (partial to Spriggs- haugh-
tily)-Mr Spriggs has great contIol over
his muscles. Life.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-31
A French Senator Dead
He Gave an Order.

PARIS, May 3O.-Senator Ayme died
today. 1t is reported that he suicided.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-31
RAMONA CONVENT.

Los Angeles county, Cal, branch Of The Con-
vent of Our Lady Of. the Sacred Heart, Oakland,
Cal.
the Holy Names, occupies one of the most
picturesque sites in San Gabriel valley. 1t has
features of excellence that specially recon-
study embraces the various branches of solid,
useful and ornamental education.
For particulars, apply to the
3-3 LADY SUPERIOR.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-31

Horse blanket and buggy robes at Foy's sad
dlery house, 315 N. Los Angeles street.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-31

Ask for the Independence the healthiest
cordial in the market.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-11-20
A DELUDED LOVER,
His Sweetheart Was a Wife When He
Sent Her Money to Come to Him.

His Sweetheart Was q Wife When He
Sent Her Money to Come to Him.
B1NGHAMToN, N. Y, Nov. 90. ID. e.
McIver, Of Goodwin, Washington, is in
a perturbed state of mind over the loss
of $67 and his sweetheart, Mrs. William
Kelly, nee Mcclure. Several months
ago Miss Mcclure came here to visit
relatives. She is a sister-in-law of Nc
Iver. She claims that some months ago
McIver put up a job to abduct and
marry her. Since she has been here she
has received many letters from him,
several of which contained money.
Last spring, McIver claims in letter
sent to the Chief of Police, Miss Nc
Clure wrote him that she was i'll, had no
one to support her but an aunt. He
sent her some money. Then she wrote
him that she would come West, but did
not have the money. He sent her draft
for $67 and that is the last he has hear
from her. He requested her arrest, but
as no warrant has been sworn out she
will not be molested.
In January last Miss Mcclure mar
ried William Kelly of this city. Mrs.
Kelly claims that the money, with the
exception of the $67, was given to her.
She expected to pay him as soon as pos
sible. McIver has been notified of her
whereabout, and it is probable thatlthere
will be some interesting developments.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-11-20
A DAY IN THE SUPERIOR COURT.
William DAILY Not Satisfied With the
Result of His Trial.

Judge Fenn's charge to the jury,
yesterday, in the case for manslaughter
against William DAILY, was very impair
tial. He defined the various degrees of
homicide and voluntary and involun-
tary manslaughter. Then he said that
if Hughes had lived and had been ar
rested for assault and battery on Daily
he would have, on the evidence pro-
duced in this court, been found guilty
of that charge. Whether DAILY would
also have been guilty of assault and
battery is for you to consider, and if
you think he was guilty of that crime
then you must also find him guilty of
manslaughter. In closing, he read from
an opinion of Chief Justice Shaw of
Massachusetts in manslaughter case.
While the jury were out the prisoner
showed great nervousness, and when a
friend ventured an opinion that the
jury would disagree, DAILY said:
"My God, hope not. | can't stand
this strain much longer. 1 want to be
either acquitted or convicted"
It is said that on the first ballot six
were for acquittal and six for convic-
ton, and on the second eight were For
conviction. A court habitue, who can
read character in the face, said before
the jury retired, that he was afraid
DAILY would be found guilty. The
jurors looked that way.
In sentencing Danny Corr, Judge
Fem expressed great surprise at the
action of State Attorney Terry in
recommending a six months sentence.
He admitted that perhaps Corr had nc
intention of killing Tom Peters, but he
took the chance and should suffer for it.
Waterbury, the judge said, is tough
from Burnt hill to Brooklyn and an ex-
ample should be made of some one. to
deter others from committing crime
"Why,' SAID the judge, eff l LIT this
man escape with six months sentence
and the jury return a verdict Of
guilty in Days case, will be expected
to allow Daily to go free" Attorney
O'Neill made plea for Corr and finally
Judge Fem imposed the six months
sentence,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-11-20

The first American flag that was
saluted by any foreign nation is owned
by Mrs. II. r. P. Stafford, of Cottage
City, Mass. The flag has thirteen
stripes and twelve stars. The patriotic
ladies of Philadelphia presented it to
John Paul Jones, whose name has be-
come famous for the successful victor
les he gained for America. 1t foated
from the mast of the Bon Homme Rich
ard in it's engagement with the English
vessel Scraps, and was shot away and
fell into the water. James Bayard
Stafford, father Of Mrs. Stafford's hus-
band, lieutenant, jumped into the
water and saved it from an untimely
fate He was wounded by British
sword and disabled for life. After the
war was over The flag was presented to
him for mcritorious service. Three
thousand dollars has been offered for
these old STARS and Stripes" It was
exhibited at the centennial by Lieut..
Stafford's daughter. At the Inaugural
ton of President Harrison it was car.
ried in the procession.