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Los Angeles herald., 1891-03-21
AN EXCITING SCENE.
Bruner Cries, Lowe swears, and Bled-
soc Runs Away.

soc Runs Away.
SACRAMENTO, Cal, March 20.-An ex-
citing scene occurred in the assembly
this evening Bruner arose to question
of privilege, and denounced Bledsoe for
giving the majority report OF the inves-
tigating committee to the newspaper
reporters before 1t had been pre-
sented to and received by the assem-
bly,. Bruner was moved to tears, and
finally sat down exhausted by the effort,
and crying like a child. In moment
his desk was surrounded by score of
members. Bledsoe sat in his chair and
was approached by Lowe, of Santa Clara,
Bruner's special friend and champion,
who pointed to where Bruner sat and ex-
claimed: That's your work, damn
you.''
Lowe stepped closer to Bledsoe as he
made this remark, and the latter appar-
emily fearing personal attack, sprang
from his seat and ran back to the
furthest corner Of the chamber, and
begged Kellogg and the other members
to protect him. Kellogg wanted Lowe
to stand away. loves friends
now rushed in and dragged
him from the crowd. Dur
ing all this time the greatest
confusion prevailed. Speaker Coombs
spiintered his gavel in will attempt
to restore something like order, and
several ladies were borne from the
chamber in fainting condition. Mrs.
Bledsoe vented cries when she saw
Lowe bearing down upon her husband
with cleRched fists and angry eye.
When Lowe had been drawn away from
Bledsoe, the latter and his wife were
taken outside ofthe capitol and escorted
home.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-03-21
BRUNER FOUND GUILTY.
The Majority OF the Committee Keluct-
antly Condemns Him.

butly OOAOoH1nb hAlns
SACRAMENTO, March 20.-Following is
the report of the majority Of the com
mittee which has been investigating
the charges preferred against Elwood
Bruner, which was to have been pre-
sented to the assembly this afternoon.
The committee before replying to the
salient questions bearing on the charges
says: "Many considerations Of mercy
have strongly pleaded for an answer
upon all of these questions in favor of
the accused. His youth and his bril-
liant attainments: the commanding po-
sition occupied by him in the legisla-
ture; the knowledge that a decision
against him would bring sorrow and
shame to his innocent wife and children
these things had their weight
with the committee and urged them to
be lenient toward the accused. And. in
admission of testimony, for these merci-
full reasons, some evidence was allowed
which would have been excluded in a
court Of law; but if the committee erred
in the admission or exclusion of testi-
mony, the error was on the side of
mercy, in favor of the accused.
"First-Did any guilty conspiracy ex-
ist between Bruner and the police COM
mlsslOnerS OF San francisco? The an
swer is: No. Neither did he have six
positions"
The facts concerning the Introduction
of the police bill by Bruner were then
reviewed. and in conclusion the report
says: "Is it natural or reasonable to
conclude that man who was trying to
entrap his enemies would act in this
manner? Would he not have arranged
for witnesses to the whole transaction !?
Would he not have confded in his
friends or relatives? Would he not
have followed the dictates OF ordinary
prudence, and protected himself
from any possibility Of unjust
criticism? 1t is with sincere
feelings of pity that this committee
finally concludes and finds that Elwood
Bruner did not give the recommendation
of Staley and receive the $40O therefor
as part of a plan to entrap and expose
guilty conspirators, but that he did.do it
with the intention OF selling position
on the police force OF San Francisco, and
appropriating to the use Of himself and
acc0mplices the proceeds thereof.
The report is signed by A.. J. Bledsoe,
chairman A. j. jackson, F. H. Gould
and John r. Mathews.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-03-21

press; favoring industrial education and
kindergartens condemning the intro
duction o. a course of English literature
in the lower grades of the public schools,
and thanking Fresno for an invitation
to meet there in 1892.
The president and other officers were
installed. The treasurer's report showed
a balance of eight cents after the pay
ment OF bills. Adjourned to meet at
Riverside next year. The San Diego
county institute also adjourned this af-
ternoon.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-03-21
BINS Signed by the Governor.

SACRAMENTO, March 20.-The govern
or has signed the following bills; The
claim of A. B. Dibble for professional
advices in the case of the People versus
O. P. Dobbins; providing for phono-
graphic reporter and clerks for the attor-
ney general; for the relief of the heirs of
William Curran for the establishment
of high schools in the state of California;
prohibiting the influx of Chinese; re-
pealing the statutes Of limitations in
cases of Justification OF public records
or embezzlement of public funds. He
has returned without his approval as
sembly bill No. 210, relating to pro-
ceedings for contempt Of court.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-03-21
ANOTHER sEr-r0.

A Fistic Encounter Oyer the Riverside
County Muddlc.
SACRAMENTO, CAL, March 20.-While
upstairs in the ass assembly chan chamber, I:
the Riverside bill, and Frank Miller,
who id in favor of it, were
Mag hayImg .at.s an .h;s down STAIRS
they intended to prosecute R Perkins r for
raised for the Riverside bill. The men
met in the rotunda outside OF the roo IN
mittee and came to blows but were
finally separated by friends.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-03-21
INHERENT INrEMPERANCE.
Evidence In the Vincent Murder Trial al

Evidence In the Vincent Murder Trial at
Fresno.
FRESNO, March 20.-In the Vincent
trial this morning, large number of
witnesses were introduced to show that
DR.. Vincent was an habitual drunkard.
This afternoon Mrs. Chappell, mother OF
the defendant, was put on the stand.
She testified that her husband, the boys
father, was an habitual drunkard, and a
mad man when drunk, and that he had
beaten and injured her, shortly previous
to, her sons birth. The son was exactly
like his father, inheriting love for
liquor, and had been drunkard ever
since he was IA years old. The only
daughter Of the couple was also a drunk
ard.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-03-21

{ All the mines belonging to the Ana
conda company. at Butte, Mont, the
greatest copper producer in the world,
have shut down because of disagree
ment on rates with. the Montana Union
railway, which hauls the ore from Butte
to the emelters. The smelters will fol-
low the example Of the mines as soon Is
the ore on hand ID treated. The shut
down will throw 5000 men out Of work.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-03-21
CAPTAIN GALLEY.
A Few Soldiers Testify That He Is Not
q Coward.

a Coward.
OMAHA, Neb., March 20.--Several wit,
nesses for the defense testified in the
Captain Galley court-martial today;
they were non-commissioned officers
and privates, and all agreed that the
captain joined his command within six
hours after it took the field against the
Indians, December Both. Galley re-
manned in command OF the skirmish
line when the Indians approached and
manifested no fear, but ordered the men
to lie down and reserve fire, while he
himself remained standing in front Of
the company. The court adjourned un-
til tomorrow to give the accused time to
secure copy OF the Judge advocate gen
erals review Of the proceedings Of the
former court-martial which tried Galley
in 1873.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-03-21
Teachers Adjourned.

SAN DIEGO, March 20.-The state
teachers institute closed today. The
majority of the teachers returned home
this afternoon. A series Of resolutions
was passed ct this mornings session,
embracing the usual vote Of thanks to
the San Diego teachers, citizens and
Los Angeles herald., 1891-03-21
The Maximum Penalty.

FRESNO, March 20.--In the case OF the
people against J. d. Smith, recently
convicted OF manslaughter, in having
shot and killed Percy Williams, argu-
ments for a new trial were made this
morning, and the motion was denied.
The defendant was then sentenced to
ten years at San Quentin, being given
the maximum penalty
Los Angeles herald., 1891-03-21
Legislative Notes.

Z SACRAMENTO, March 20.--In the senate
today, Heacock's constitutional amend
ment, which provides for a board of par
dons, was passed and transmitted to the
assembly.
The bin to pension school teachers
was killed this afternoon, by vote of
20 to IA.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-03-21

Sidney Dillon, president Of the Union
Pacific road, has confirmed the report
that the directors are arranging 70 place
. mortgage on the property. 1t is stated
that the mortgage will be made for
$3.50, ,000, 900. the largest ever recorded.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-03-21

A suit with an artistic cut and at,
tirst-class workmanship and Innings can
be had at 81. A. Getz, 126 W. Third st.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-03-21
The walking Leaders.

New YoRK, March 81, ] a. m.-Score
of the walking leaders: Hughes, 49, /;
Bennett, 474; Moore, 453.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-03-21
The CongressIonal Tourists.

FRESNO, March 2O.-The congressional
party arrived in Fresno this morning,
through the vineyards, and left for Los
Angeles at II.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-03-21

Ladies, you invited to call in and get of our
beautiful Easter Cards. and while you the store
please take glance at Novelties in Boys Clothing
During the last week have received several large in
voices Of Boys Clothing and than pleased with
choice selections
Our Boys Department is steadily increasing in sales.
This is because make this department special feature
of business, both in price, quality and large
ment.
We also the Largest Stock of Boys and Childrens
Los Angeles herald., 1891-03-21

A DvERTrsE IN THE cLAs-
"A sified columns OF THE
HERALD, Sd Page; advertise-
ments there only cost Five Cents
q line.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1891-11-16
LoQUAolTY or BARRIERS.
The Conversation Dodge Merely One of
the Tricks o the Traac.

| The Conversation Dodge Merely One of
the Tricks Of the Traac.
ga great deal has been said about the
tallIatiycncsso of BARRIERS, . said veteran
wiclder Of razors to New York Tele-
gram man, but If those who try to be
funny on that subject were better
posted they would find a reason for it
other than the mere loquacity of the
barber. We discovered long ago that it
was infinitely easier to handle q custom
er when we could get him Interested in
conversation. This is particularly true
of a nervous. or fdgety man, who. if the
operation goes on in silence, becomes
restless and growls at the razor, or OBJ
jects to the way in which he is being
shaved The talk takes his mind away
from his face, so that he is often sur
prised to find the work finished when
he thought it had scarcely begun.
You have probably noticed that a
barber never gets into an argument
with his customer. but that his opinions
veer around like q weather vanc to suit
those OF the particular man upon whom
he may be operating at the time. The
conversation dodge is merely one Of the
tricks of the trade Customers who
show by their manner that they prefer
to be alone with their thoughts while
under the razor are never annoyed more
than once by the talllative barber.
"Of course there are few younger
members Of the tonsorial fraternity
who use little Judgment in talking to
and no one is more amused
than their fellow-barbers when they get
a setback from some irascible-tempered
victim of their gable. The facetious
young man who used to put small corlls
in his ears or put on pair of ear muffs
when he climbed into the BARRIERS chair
seems to have become extinct"
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1891-11-16
STRANGE WEDDING PRESENTS.
Anything from lizard to an Elephant
Serves in Sumatra.

Anything from lizard to an Elephant
Serves in Sumatra.
Among Kubus of Sumatra the tender
passion is most prosaically dealt with.
1t would seem that delicate susceptible
tiles have but slight chance OF develop
ment among so untidy, so thriftless a
people. Their lives are seldom marked
by progress; they seem content to go on
their ways exactly as their forefathers
and foremothers have travelled
Very simple indeed is the marriage
ceremony. A Kubu youth, having set.
tied in his own mind his choice inter
views the parents of the maiden, men
tioning what he can offer in return. |.
late bargains with the itinerant vendeI
have been gratifying, he may have il
hand knife, spear, or some strips
OF gay cloth-possibly money, il he has
acted as guide or burden-bcarer to
travellers. There may also be dammar
and beeswaX, rare fruits and favorite
animals for food "a dainty snake or
nilnble lizard, all most acceptable in
the eyes of the father and house moth
er. Should this queer endowment fund
be satisfactorily large, neighbors are
called together, who are seated with
due formality under tree. The father
of the maiden then publicly announces
his consent to the betrothal, shows the
presents received from the young man,
and expresses his pleasure.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1891-11-16
hi WAC RAINlNG.
New Story Which Illustrates the Im0e
ciIitY of Some People.

New Story Which illustrates the IniSe
ciIity of Some People.
Many of our everyday remarks, sale
Eli Perkins, when analysed philosoph
ically, are very absurd, but still they
have humorous side. The other morn
ing, while the rain was pouring down
and everybody's umbrella was tricllline
over every body else, two old friends met
at the post office.
Raining, isn't itq" inquired Mr.,
johnson.
''What say?o asked Thompson, who
was hard of hearing.
81 say it's raining"
81 don't quite catch what you say, =
said Thompson, putting his hand to his
ear.
81 say roared johnson, with full
force, its raining rainy day!'
Thompson's face colored with sup
pressed rage as he passed on. Then,
turning suddenly he looked at his
friend and shouted:
johnson, step into this doorway a mo-
mentn
As the two men stood there gesticu-
lating wildly, l heard this dialogue,
only interrupted by rain drops and
CLEANS of lightning:
Mr.. johnson" said Mr.. Thompson,
earnestly, you have known me for
many years?"
"Yes.'
I'm generally rated pretty shrewd
business man, amt I?''
Eyes; you are rated high
"Well, you see the rain running off
this umbrella, don't you?"
''Of course"
"Your own feet are wet?"
eyes.
~Now, I don't carry this umbrella to
keep the sun off, do I?n
"Why, no.
81 carry it to keep of the rain, don't
70"
''of course"
"Well, then, it rains. You know it
rains. Everybody knows it rains Peo-
pie are not idiots. Now, what internal
design have you got in pushing aside
my umbrella and saying: Raining, isn't
it?'''
But But
''Now, that's all. You just let it rain.
She knows her business. You just at
tend to your own affairs and let the
weather alone. If you don't know
enough to know when it's raining, don't
ask me. Good day, sir!''
And then Mr. Thompson shook the |
rain off his umbrella, stepped into his
bank and commenced cutting on his
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1891-11-16
WITNESSES oE a. PAsT.


Many Statues of Bonaparte Erected in
Corsica.
One cannot fail to be struck by the
fact that the influence, I might almost
say the presence, of the Bonaparte fam
lily is everywhere apparent in the
"Green Island says writer in the
New York Sun. At Ajaccio on the
market place the woman curtsy before
the statue of the first consul, on an
other square he towers amid his broth
ers in the garb of a Roman emperor.
Behind the citadel in the cathedral
they show the basin that held the water
for his baptism, and in the old house
the hard sofa on which ne was born,
and the trap door leading to the sub
terranean passage by which he escaped
to the harbor one night when he dis
covered that he was tracked by spies.
Where he himself is not the members
of his family are. Their portraits are
in the museums, their works in the
libraries. His mother is buried in the
Bonaparte chapel with the simple cpl
erect at the Hotel de Vile in red,
gold-laced coat.
There also are his brothers Joseph
in royal mantle, Louis in gray uni
form, Jerome on a ship, Lucien alb
stractly dreaming under a tree. BY
tragical antithesis the bust of the king
of Rome faces the mask of Napoleon
dead, and the contrast between these
silent witnesses of a distant past is
no ir,ft1lly, nooaptad nv Tho 1,1,er- ,.boo,.
full hum of the bright adjoining thor
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1891-11-16
lSoticr CT Application to Gut
RiMbor FROM PUBLIC Aands.

Notice is hereby given that I intend to
Commissioner of the United States, in arcord-
ance with act Of Congress OF March 3, 1851, for
permission TO cut timber from public land TO
from tract of land on Cow creek, in Owy-
wit:
claim on Cow creek, four miles northeast Of
DelJaInar and running down Cow creek one
ana one-half miles, and including the tim
Der on strip of land one-half mile. wide on
the northwest side of Cow creek Said tract
is estimated TO contain about four hundred
cords of red firwood.
ALBERT j. WADISH.
DeLamar, Idaho Noy. ?, 1891,
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1891-11-16
How to Find water.

A farmer of Atchison, Kan, wanted
to dig a we'll; so he plowed a lot of land
and planted it in oats. Every day he
watched the oats, observing the spots that
showed the greatest moisture. Finally
he selected a spot and sank well. At
twenty-four feet he had a fine stream
of water. 1t is said to be the best well
in the county,
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1891-11-16

story OF the creased Chinaman' got
about, however, and, we We're told,
vexed the Chinese officials not little;
and whether it was for this cause or for
some other reason, we were shortly
transferred to another post. As it was
in the path OF promotion we were more
than satisfied and took no pains to dis
cover the reason
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1891-11-16
STORIES OF ANIMALS.

A PET coon attacked and nearly
killed his mistress at Piedmont, Wyo
w. J. RAINEY, Of Butler county, Pa,
was picked up by vicious horse and
shaken till one arm was broken.
A COW accidentally shut up in a barn
at Cedar Rapids, Ia, stayed there
four weeks without food or water.
She was not much injured by her long
fast.
WHEN New Bedford (1Iass.) grocer
entered his store the other morning he
heard noise behind the counter, and
upon investigation found that clam
had seized a mouse by one leg, and the
rodent was making a desperate effort to
escape.
SAMUEL WoRTH's COW, in East Brad
ford, captured brand new coat of the
hired man, and was caught devou1ing
it. The hired man gave chase, but the
COW kept chewing while she ran, and
when he caught her very little Of the
garment was left.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1891-02-22
NO FISH In BARNEGAr BAY.
They Saw the Merry anglers Gard ar
Fled to Parts Unknown.

They Saw the Merry Anglers Gard and
Fled to Parts Unknown.
A stranger in Greenville could tell at a
glance who are the members of the Merry
Anglers Fishing Club. While lot Of
strong, handsome men, still there is a
peculiar expression ON their conntenances,
and anyone can tell that there is soine-
thing wrong somewhere. There is, zoo.
It is the fact that /, is winter, and that the
sportsmen will have TO wait ar least three
months before they again take up their
rods and baskets and Journey to Barnegar
Bay, and spend week In fishing and
yachting. Consequently the members
feel bus. President Schultz Is an enthu-
siastic fisherman, and is always fortu-
nate. He always catches the fish himself.
so he says, ana the nnDy beauties never
see the market. DIR. Limeburner is also
very fortunate, aud always brings home
two or more barrels full Of the finny tribe.
A peculiar characteristic OF the Merry
Anglers ID that they tell the truth, the
whole truth, and nothing but the truth.
1t is not necessary for any member to pre-
varicate. because whenever the club goes
out on a fishing trip it always catches so
many fish that no one feels like counting
them: it is too loug a job. President
Schultziold reporter that on the lxst
trip to Barnegat bay, fifteen members
caught twelve barrels full Of fsh IN one
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1891-02-22

Day. fIe said that thorgh The party
| stayed there three days lougeg they could
lot catch another fish.
He explained that one of the members
dropped a card overheard, Oh which was
printed, sThe Merry Anglers Fishing
! Club" The moment the fish saw this
card they left for some other cline, and
Mr.. Schultz believes that az long as that
card stays there the fish will keep clear
of BarnegaE Bay.
George hraus, the corresponding secre-
tary Of the club, is enc Of tie most enthu-
siastic OF fishermen. He IS Just full Of
"reminiscences, and viii talk lish, fisher,
fishing all day long. He is also one OF
the most popular men In the club John
Meyer is sorry the fishing season IS over
He has laid his rod carefully away, and
now consoles himself with his gun john
is first rate shot, and often has plensy OF
game for his friends tables.
Charles Behriug, the treasurer, Is also
one OF the champion fishermen There
may ut times be flies on the end OF his
silk line, but there are none GU Charley,
or the way he takes care of tie DOODLE
The club would not be complete If Charles
Mitzenius was outside OF the fence MI
Mitzenius Is the humorist OF the ciuh, and
the members would feel lost If Charley
WAS not there, fishing and whiting away
the hours by Staging aud cracking jokes
Dick Aldrich is also member VI the
club, aud seldom returns from the "trip
without big mess The cIuD is growing
larger and larger each year. and the club
has found it necessary TO limit It's mem
bership. After May this year no more
members will be Admitted. The prize
this season for the member catching the
most fish will be a handsome rod.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1891-02-22
Notice to Masons and Builders

CEALED PROPOSALS WILL 81 Received AT
- the Office OF the Board OF street and Water CON-
mlssioners- on Tuesday; February z4tn 1871, at 10
o'clock q. M. for tho labor and material. etc.
Necessary 20 the building and erection OF Public
school NO ~. on Virs Mia avel ue near West side
avenue IN accord anee with plans aad soc cifea-
lions en- Tile in the osiice Of tie CHIEF Engineer.
where blank forms OF bid and agreement o.
sureties must be 0osain9d.
The bids will be divided IN three sections asfoi
lows
FIRST. mason work; second, carpenter work
third uiuinbng gas lifting and heating. the biiding
for each section 70 be Individual and a lump SUM
named for the same. bat this VIII nut preclude
bidder from combining all the sections and
naming hgrro for the entire Work complete
and t pro posas are presented for the entire work
complete, any one Of which IS lower tina u the ag
Eregate OF the lowest BIDS for individual
items this Bo ard viii reserve the right OF either
awarding the contract en- tire or OF reject any
or all bids ii the best interests OF the city can be
cohserved by doing.
Proposals be enclosed In sealed envelopes. On
dorsed Proposals for ten specinsdl Public
school Nc. "a . directed 10 benjamin Van Keuren.
Esq. Chirman OF Committee on Public Buildings
and Docks, and handed TO the Clerk of the Board
in open meeting when called for IN the order OF
business relating TO sealed proposals.
NO city ofiicial Will be accepted as surety nor will
substitution OF sureties be allowed
BY order OF the Board OF Street and Water Com
GEO 7. BoUToS,
Clerk
Dated Jersey City. February "A. 1891