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Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-12
WAR UPON FRUIT PESTS.

We are glad to see that the state
stringent rules than those heretofore in
force against the introduction into Cali
fornia Of trees, vines, or plants infected
with disease or insect pests. The i'm
portation OF peach trees from eastern
districts where the yellows or rozette
exists is absolutely prohibited. Too
much care cannot be taken to prevent
the introduction of diseases or destruct-
i've insects into the orchards Of this
state. Our fruit-growers have already
suffered too much from the laxity of the
laws and the greed OF the importers OF
infected trees and plants. All the in
sect pests from which the fruit industry
has suffered so much were introduced
from other countries. Had there been
a strict system OF inspection and quar-
antine established throughout this state
ten years ago, millions of dollars would
have been saved to our citrus fruit
growers alone. We have learned by
sad experience the value of stringent
precautionary measures. A few weeks
ago person who claimed to be an ex-
tensive fruit-grower in the San Joaquin
valley said that he was so satisfied that
the dry, warm atmosphere OF Cal
ifornia was inimical to the dis
ease that is ravaging the peach
orchards OF the east, and known as the
yellows, that he would, if permitted, in
troduce a number OF the affected trees
to prove that his theory was correct.
That man should be watched. He is
dangerous crank, and is likely to make
an effort to prove his assertion. We
have seen, even here in our own dis
trict, the difficulty the inspectors had
short time since in preventing the in
PRODUCTION Of a cargo of orange plants
from Tahiti that were actually swarm
ing with pests and predacious insects
new to our state. The rules cannot be
made too stringent nor too rigidly en-
forced to keep out all such tainted i'm
portations. The red scale, which has
done so much harm to the citrus indus
try here, was first brought to Los Angeles
in small importation OF orange trees
from Australia. When it had made its
Judgment in q small orchard near the
Rose place and was inspected by the
late Matthew Cooke, that gentleman adj
vised that the orchard be at once de-
stroyed. The pest was then confined to
this orchard, and few thousand dollars
would have bought it aid terminated
the danger. His advice was not taken,
and millions of dollars and many years of
anxiety have paid for the failure to crush
out the pest in the start. Fruit tree
diseases and pests are not to be tritled
with. They must be kept out and
stamped out.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-12

ton. It seems to have restricted its
havoc to the San Fernando, Pasadena
and the San Gabriel valley. The tele-
graph advises US that Pomona, River
side, Orange and other centers of citrus
culture, have escaped serious injury.
The fact must be borne in mind that
the orange is very hardy plant. The
fruit knocked from the trees was no
doubt that which was least likely to ma
ture into marketable staple. 1t may
prove, after all, that, as respects our or
anges and lemons, it was q wholesome
wedding out process. A gentleman ex-
tensively acquainted with the orange
growing regions OF Southern California
expressed the opinion yesterday that
the counties OF Los Angeles and San Ber-
nardino would this year ship three thou
sand carloads of exceptionally fine or
anges to the east.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-12
WORLDS FAIR WORK.

Delegates From Twenty one States Ask
Congress to Appropriate &5,OOO,OOO.
CHICAGO, Dec. 11.-Twenty-one state
delegations in the worlds fair conven-
ton here today voted for a resolution
asking that congress appropriate So. 000,-
900 for the exposition, Five other state
delegations that have not authority to
vote on such questions, put themselves
on record individually in favor of the
resolution. 1t reviews the work accom-
plished financially and materially by
Chicago; declared the city has more
than fulfilled its pledges; calls atten'
ton to the national character of the ex
position, and affirms without hesitation
that congress should promptly appropri-
ate SIS, 100000 for the completion of this
national enterprise.
The advantages, it says, are to be
reaped by the people OF the entire coun-
try. The people of Chicago have con-
tributed IS 600, 900, and it certainly
would be reasonable for the rest of the
country to contribute an additional S.
600 600 since the advantage to them, is
beyond calculation.
The credit OF the country, Gays the
resolution, is at stake. II the tair fails,
it will do us incalculable injury; if sue
cessful, incalculable good.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-12
IN SOCIETY

Stanton w. r. G. fair at Turnvereir
hall attracted large crowd last night
The people came not only to see but to
buy, as all booths can testify. In the
afternoon the dinner was excellently
patronized, as will doubtless be the one
OF today. A delightful programme was
given. Besides the orchestra there was
an humorous recitation by G. A. Hough
that provoked much laughter, two vocal
solos by Mrs. Jacob Horton, a song and
dance by Pearlie Gleason, recitation by
Josie Hoback and most delightful
banjo solo by Miss Mabe Asst
bury. After this the much longed
for dancing was announced in order,
and continued the rest Of the evening.
Everything has progressed nicely thus
far, although the attendance has not
been what the fair deserves.
This afternoon there will be mat
inee for the children, who will be ad-
mitted for 10 cents.
A treat for the local enthusiastic
tug OF war by anew team-is announced
tonight. The ladies have extended an
invitation to the American team to wit
ness the event, and they win doubtless
pick up some pointers" This will be
the only thing in the way of pro-
gramme, as dancing will reign supreme.
Mrs. Worth should have appeared as
the chairman of the flower booth in
stead of Mrs. North, Yesterday.
Mrs. Alexander, president; Mrs. DIR.
Adams, treasurer, and Mrs. Hartwell,
chairman of the executive committee,
were each presented with a handsome
hand-painted apron.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-12
COURT HOUSE ROBBERS.
Waterman Blennerhasset Takes a Shot
at Thieves

County Clerk Ward yesterday gave
Night Waterman Blennerhasset instruc.
tions to keep close lookout, as he
feared an attempt would be made last
night to abstract criminal records from
the rooms where the grand jury's repor.
was filed. 1t seems that Clerk Wards
suspicious were well founded, for at
about O'Clock this Saturday morn
ing, Mr.. Blennerh asset, who was in the
corridor in the basement of the court
house, heard some one place a key in
the lock of the north door. Presently the
door opened and man entered. The
Waterman challenged him, but the in
truder continued to advance. Thinking
there were one or two others behind
him and that they would make rush
and overpower him, Blennerhasset
fired a shot from his revolver. The
burglar turned and fed. A second shot
was fired, but the man escaped. One
shot went through the glass in the door.
but it is not known whether either took
effect. The identity OF the thief or
thieves is not known. Blennerhasset
is of the opinion that there were two or
three in the gang, but only one got in
side the door.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-12

Or Immediately after lunch, which will be
spread for all the guests attending sale

Owing to the fact tina the undersigned are
about 10 subdivide their ranch into ten . Gre
tracts owing to its adaptabiity for fruits grow
ing and the raising of vegetables it being in
the frostless belt line, am also in settling the
estate OF the late Henry Han mel, we will sell
the following live stock. The catalogue en-
braces as fine a lot OF graded Holstein and Dur
ham cows, and heifers as can be set n on any
ranch in the state.
Fifty head of family cows, fresh, or will be
In ten to fifteen days.
large mixers
Our horse stock is also exceptionally fine for
orchard work, as they are low and very heavy
set, weighing from 1000 to 1850 pounds; 20
head OF this class; also by our Hamb etonian
horse, lot of young brood mares, colts and
Niles, roadsters and family buggy hor, es. Also
two l6-foot headers, Buckeye moving ma
chimes, threshing machines, and in fact all
kinds OF agricultural implem ents A special
Invitation is extended to all to inspect the
LAND ana select their choice, as the land Will
positively be sold a. soon as the stock is sold
Direction to the Ran ch-Take the Temple
sheet road the Pico street or Sixth street bv
Westlake psrk. Either will take parties to the
ranch, which is situated between Santa Monica
and Los Angeles. All information can be had
at the ranch, or at the Office of Hammel q
Denker. III Requena street.
12-7-7t e. w MOVES, Auctioneer
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-12

THE tug Of war came to close last
night in spirit that covered the Amer
lean team all over with laurels. Moth,
ing surpassed it during the tournament.
The Spanish-American team, which has
done magnificent work, was pitted
against it, and every body was of the
opinion that it would give the Drawn
and muscle of the American team any,
thing but walkover. To the astonish-
ment of the vast audience, however, as
soon as the word was given, the Ameri-
can stalwarts fairly walked away with
the paisanos, as they had walked away
with every other team they had met.
This tug of war contest seems to have
had wonderful fascination for our peo-
pie. The immense pavilion has been
filled nightly, and if there had been any
ties to work off it would have been filled
to overlooking again tonight. The exhi-
bition gives fine test of stamina and
endurance, where the teams are nearly
equally matched, and at the same time
excites the most intense interest amongst
the audience.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-12
THE WORK OF THE TEMPEST.

Los Angeles for great many years
has been singularly free from any seri-
GUS drawbacks. We count an occasional
food as amounting to mere bagatelle.
They of course mean the sweeping away
of bridges and the temporary paralysis
of the bottom lands, through excess OF
moisture, but compensation is found in
the prodigal production of the mesas
and in the filling up of all the sources OF
water supply. What good robustious
'norther" can do, however, it is hard
to discover.
That Los Angeles last night and the
day before was visited by baby cy-
clone there can be no doubt. 1t is also
useless to deny the fact that it has done
great deal OF damage. In one and
perhaps two cases there was loss OF life.
The force of the gale was so destructive
as to partially unroof the Raymond
hotel and to lift up bodily the roof Of
the lakewood, at Arcadia. 1t RACED
churches to the ground in Pasadena.
At Azusa it partially demolished the
uCpOb bullOlHS. IL IA GOuiC pittCcS I)lOS-
trated telegraph and telephone wires.
1t played havoc, in mild way, at Mon
rovia and Glendora. 1t did great dam
age at Azusa.
In addition to dismantling buildings,
the gale has undoubtedly done consider
able damage to orange and other fruit
trees. On the Santa Anita, according
to the statement of Mr.. Unruh. fully
one half of the crop OF the old orchard
is lying on the ground. The younger or
chards suffered slightly. All the adjoin-
ing groves Jared badly. Considerable
nursery stock has been damaged.
These are the first reports, which
have in them generally large element
Of exaggeration. Fortunately the gale
sonfned its work to very limited Sec
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-12

THERE is universal regret at the mis-
hap that occurred to Mr.. d. A. Mort
arty, the assistant engineer of the fire
department, by which he was compelled
to suffer the amputation OF the injured
foot. Mr.. Moriarty is general favorite,
and esteemed for his sterling qualities
both as public officer and private citi-
zen. AS he was injured in the dis
charge of his duty. he has especial
claims upon the sympathy OF the public.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-12
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1e, 1891
THE ILLUSTRATED HERALD.

For some days past canvassers have
been out soliciting advertisements for
the ILLUSTRATED HERALD ANNUAL. This
will be the twelfth issue of this invalua-
BILE publication, which has done so much
to develop Los Angeles and Southern
California. Our agents have met most
gratifying success, and they will remain
in the field until it is time to put the
work to press.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-12

Boston, Dec. 1.-THE Globe says
Henry L. Norcross of Somerville, a
pote-b broker doing business at IL Pearl
street, has not been seen in his Office
since last week, and New York detect
ives were in town today trying to iden--
tify the missing man as the mysterious
bomb thrower in Russell Sage's Office
last Friday, which they did by pieces OF
clothing and a photograph Of the dead
bomb thrower's head.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-12

THE Republican papers are reproduc-
ing a cartoon OF the New York Herald.
in which they depict tiger represent
ing the Democratic party, with one hind
paw on Tammany hall and the other on
the New York city hail, whilst the
right fore paw rests on Albany, with the
left reaching out for the national capt.
tai. The question is; "Will he get
there?" Guess he will.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-12
AT HIS OLD TRICKS.
Dutchy Baker Tries to DisembOwel
Fellow Convict.

SACRAMENTO, Dec. IA special to
the Record Union from Folsom says
Duchy Baker, life-termer who stabbed
and killed fellow convict at San Quen-
tin a few months ago, and who was
transferred to Folsom, attempted today
to kill Convict Wilson. Convict Ray
mond held Wilson, while Baker at
tempted to disembowel him with case
knife. The blade was 80 thin that it
bent and inflicted only a flesh wound.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-12

THE grand jury yesterday presented
one indictment to the court. After this
return, the chairman, General Bouton,
arose aud stated to the court that their
work would be finished on the 18th
inst, but that it would probably take
to the 25th to elaborate it,
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-12

THE HERALp's somewhat meager
quota of Geographic news this morning
is due to the prostration of the wires by
Yesterdays storm. Communication
with the north and east was restored
about 8 O'Clock yesterday evening, but
the bulk of the Associated Press report
was not delivered in time for use at the
HERALD's regular hour for going to
press.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-12

THE star OF Gov. David Bennett Hill
is in the ascendant. He has all the
appearance OF being winner in the
coming presidential innings. He is the
political if not the lineal descendant of
old Martin Van Buren,. The sage of
Undertook has worthy successor.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-12
LONDON CABLE LETTER.
UPRISING OF RURAL CLASSES IN
GREAT BRITAIN.

Down With the Church and the Land
lords Is Their Battle Cry Gladstone
Addresses the Rural Conference.-The
History of the Duke of Clarence's Be-
trothal.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-12

se Pushes Silks yevets and Dress Goods endless atstarng
All
actual cost close the seasons No lady Angeles should miss
goods Holiday
being offered uneado prices accordingly would respectfully
Holiday
Stamping done free with all purchases.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-12
JOSEPH d. LYNCH. JAMES ]. AYERS.
AYERS & LYNCH, = PUBLISHERS.

ENTERED at the postoffce at Los Angeles
second-class matter.l
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-12
FOR THE
HOLIDAYS!

OUR announcement today is principally for Holiday Goods having
fine Umbrellas choice Hosiery Gents Furnishings Ladies' sachs Purses
the Table Linen imported matched
Chenille Throws,
of a
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-12
LOS ANGELES HERALD

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Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-12

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Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-12

Office of Publication, 223 l25 West Second
street. Telephone 156.
The morning call., 1891-12-06
FIRE DEPARTMENT,
The Old Board Has Met for the
Last Time.

The Fire Commissioners held their weekly
meeting yesterday afternoon with Commits
sioners Schmitt, Ames, Parsons and Martin
present.
An alternate writ of mandamus was
served upon the commission from Depart
ment of the Superior Court, Judge Heb
bard, commanding the retirement of John
Il. Chapman OF half pay-S45 per month
he having been disabled from performing
active service.
The following transfers were recon-
mended and ordered made: Frank West
| from Engine to 4, IL. S. Bienfield from
Engine to s, Frank Crockett from Engine
TO and john McGee from to L.
The following appointments were con-
| sldered and made: John Cain, hoseman of
| Engine y, vice OConnor, deceased; limo
! thy Flynn. truckman of Truck A. vice Dug
| gan, deceas' d; William Nicholson, hose
man Engine 2. vice Adams, dismissed
a communication was received from the
! Point Lob0s Improvement Club thanking
! the commission for the Chemical Engine 8
recently placed in that district.
Phillip McAndrews of Truck applied
! Tor $50 relief Tor the breaking OF his right
leg at a hre on September 11th. Assistant
| Chiet Sullivan was asked whether he knew
| anything OF the case, and on replying in the
negative the matter was referred to him TO
look into.
a communication was received from the
Mayor requesting AGO feet of hose for the
STRENGTHENING department. This matter
WAS also referred 10 Assistant Chief Sulli-
| van. with power TO act.
The trial of Thomas Goodwin for negl ect
| of duty and INSTRUMENTATION was then
called, but was not concluded, because Com
missioner Parsons Was suddenly called away
on business, as had been Mr.. Ames, and the
commission was left without quorum.
The annual meeting of the commission
will be held tomorrow at noon, and the
new members appointed by the Governor
and the Board of Supervisors are expected
| 10 be nrnSrnt
The morning call., 1891-12-06
TUG-OF-WAR
Grand Preparations Being Made
for the Coming Contest.

Grand preparations are being made for the
tug-of-war contest which will commence at
Woodward's Gardens next Saturday night
and in which the nations represented will
be America, Scotland, Ireland, Denmark.
Germany, Norway, Canada, Sweden. Italy
and California, represented by team of
Native Sons. Every effort will be made to
bring out the representative strength Of the
nations cOntestipg, and it is expected that
the interest manifested will be even greater
than that which was exhibited upon the re-
cent occasion.
On Monday night the captains of the
teams, the referee and the managers will
meet at Grand Opera Hall, 737 Mission
will include the drawing of the teams. and
arrangements for parade TO take place on
next Saturday night, in which the teams
will appear in their respective c0lorS, head
ed by brass band.
The American team, which has been
practicing for some time in South San Fran
cisco, has an average weight per man of 206
pounds, and the oldest man in 1t has seen
but 81 years. The German team is being
well coached, and will prove formidable
opponent TO all who oppose them. In the
Canadian team, each man has had to pull a
certain weight each day while training, the
weight being increased from tune to time.
The Irish team might almost be called Gal
lowglaSScs, rs each man Is six feet high or
over. The Danes, under command OF e..
Larsen, are doing good work in Iehearsing.
and the same may be said of the Canucks
under Captain Albert. and the Norwegians.
The Italians will show better blood than be-
fore, and Captain Tracy's team of Native
Sons will undoubtedly make a good report
of themselves. The tournament will con-
tinue every night until four teams shall
have been declared the victors. Tie judges
will be selected from the athletic clubs of
the citv
The morning call., 1891-12-06
COOS BAY HARB0R.
Progress of the Work to Increase the
Water the Bar.

Progress of the Work to Increase the
Water the Bar.
Colonel Mendell of the United States En-.
gineer Corps has received photographs
showing the progress of the important Gov
ernmeut work at Coos Bay 1t is estimated
that the work will cost 81, $40 900. When 1t
Will be completed depends largely on the
action of Congress in appropriating money
The officer in charge of the work has asked
Tor $3.50. QUO to go on now, The time which
would probably be consumed in completing
the improvements, if all the money were on
hand, IS roughly estimated at about three
years. The photographs show the tram
ways on which the construction trains are
run, tine brush mats in the act of being laid
down, and one picture shows huge boulder
in the act Of falling. The triumphs of mod
ern photography as well as recent ideas in
engineering are Illustrated. Coos Bay has
several small towns about il, Empi City
and Marshfeld being the best known. There
is large trade centerlng there in both coal
and lumber, and many vessels 60 there. 1t
Is proposed to construct two substantial
JettIeS, making the entrance to the harbor
between the two. The average depth of
water over the sand bar, which forms
present obstruction, IS at low tide about ten
| t. twelve feet. 1t is expected to largely n-
| crease this depth. While there is a bay
with deep water inside, having an area of
| twenty-five 10 thirty square miles and
| good tide, the facilities Tor commerce have
| been poor The approach by land is not
| good. Tie work as begun in the summer
and fair progress has been made.
The morning call., 1891-12-06
CRUSHED TO DEATH.
An Unknown Killed by Falling
Wall at the PleasantOn,

There was fatal accident yesterday at
the Hotel Pleasanton, on the corner of
Jones and Suffer streets. A falling wall
caught one of two laborers at work upon 1t
and fractured his skull in several places.
1t appears that }. ELLINGTON, the engineer
of the hotel had employed two men to take
out portion Of the JOnes-street foundation
wall of the building for the purpose of put
ting so NE necessary machinery in the
basement.
Only one, named Jack. reported on Fri
day and worked for the day, but late in the
afternoon a man, who did not give his
name, asked for employment and reported
promptly on orders yesterday morning.
The partition wall, or a part of it, had keen
removed on either side of a support COM
ishly commenced to take the brick out OF
this Also
After few bricks had been removed. the
weight was all that was necessary to send
the superstructure down with a crash. Mr.
Baker, owner of the place, was near at
land, but perceived the falling wall in time
to escape with few scratches about the
head and hands. The laborer named Jack
also made his escape. but his companion
was buried beneath the DEBRIS. When the
dust subsidized he was quickly taken out and
sent TO the Receiving Hospital, but died on
the way thither.
An inquest was ATTEMPTED later In the
day, but had to be postponed for the man
Jack. who Immediately after the accident
drew his pay and left, saying he would not
work at the Pleasanton any longer. The
deceased is unidentified. not scrap of
paper or anything having been found upon
his person that would even give clew to
his identity. 1t is thought that the man
Jack will be on hand Tomorrow
The morning call., 1891-12-06
RAILROAD NOTES,

A Special Meeting OF the Commission
win BE Held Tuesday.
A special meeting OF the State Railroad
Commissioners will be held on Tuesday.
The long-deferred decision in the Santa
Cruz lumber case Will then be given and a
date for the hearing of the complaint of the
Consumers lee Company will be set. An
other matter to be discussed is the refusal
of the Southern Pacific to comply with an
order of the commission reducing certain
freight rates on the Folsom branch about 80
per cent. This reduction was ordered to 90
into effect December LIST. The rate was the
result OF a complaint by residents of La
trobe, FL Dorado County.
Work on the Southern Pacific cutoff lin g
from San Bruno by the bay shore is being
pushed rapidly. There will be four tracks
two for freight and two for passenger ser
vice. There will be one tunnel 1850 feet
long. 1t is said the new line will reduce the
time between Third and Townsend streets
and San Bruno by fully twenty minutes
a railroad is projected from Paso Robes
TO Cayucos, and a company has been formed
to carry out the work. Nearly all of the
stock will be subscribed in san Luis ObiSpo
County The distance to be Travelled is
Twenty-Five miles and the road Will cost
500, 600.
\ special sleeping-car service will be run
between San Francisco and Fresno.