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Los Angeles herald., 1891-04-11
THE OLSEN TRIAL.
The Testimony of Several More Wit
nesses Heard.


nesses Heard.
MERGED, April 10.-H. Deminster, the
first witness this morning in the Olsen
case, said he was the first man to in
form Olsen of the murder. He replied
"Well, have been away to saloon. !"
Charles Varein, ]. P. Truesdale and
H. Latsur testified to the condition of
Olsen's horses feet, saying the shoes
had lately been taken off. The latter
two witnesses also said they found a
hammer and pincers in Smelling before
the murder, and that Olsen claimed
them.
This afternoon Olsen's testimony
given at the coroner's inquest was read
to the jury. In this testimony Olsen
said that on the night of the murder he
left Smelling at O'Clock in the evening,
and went home. arriving between and
10, and seeing no one on the trip. He
got the hammer and pincers from his
brother, and lost them on the road on
the Friday preceding the murder. He
intended using them in mining.
Mrs. Olsen, mother of the accused,
testified that on the night of the mur-
der, August came home shortly before
10 O'Clock. She did not see him. but
heard him outside and recognized his
voice as he spoke to his horse.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-04-11
FORCED A SETTLEMENT.
A SENSATIONAL EPISODE IN FIRES
~ NO COUNTY.
A Prominent Citizen Charged With Rob-
: bery-A Business Transaction Closed
at the Pistols Point.

SAN FRANcrsco, April 10.-A Chronicle
special from Fresno says: A complaint
was sworn to before Justice Chapman,
this morning, against prominent citi-
zen of this county. Itaccuses 7. L. Reed,
Of Reedley, of robbery, the complainant
being VIM. Hirschfeld, of the same
place. An attempt was made to find
William Hirschfeld for the purpose of
ascertaining the particulars OF the oc-
.currence, but it proved unsuccessful,
and the information had to be got at
second hand. 1t seems that Reed and
Hirschfeld have been doing business
with each other, and that a settlement
was made not long ago which evidently
was not very satisfactory to the former.
Last evening, it is alleged, Reed got
Hirschfeld into a room, locked the door,
and drawing revolver demanded that
he give him check for $1400 (the COM
plant says $1423.60) and sign certain
settlement. Hirschfeld's outcries
brought number of people to the spot,
who broke the door open and separated
the two men. Later Reed again ap-
preached Hirschfeld and forced him
to enter conveyance, taking him
to room in his house where Reed, after
locking the door, again had recourse to
his pistol. This time Hirschfeld, over
come by fear, gave the check and signed
the settlement. Mr.. Hirschfeld came to
Fresno this morning and swore
to the complaint, charging Reed
with robbery. A warrant was
given to constable who will go down
for Reed on this evenings train. The
accused is very well known throughout
the county, and was until recently the
owner of the town of Reedley, and
thousands of acres of land in the vicin-
ity. Hirschfeld is prominent mer-
chant in Reedley.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-04-11
TIGHTS VS.. SKIRTS.
Minnesota Legislators Given an Oppor-
tunity to Study the Question.

Minnesota Legislators Given an Oppor-
tunity to Study the Question.
ST.. PAUL, April 10.-The McHale
anti-tights bill, which passed the senate
yesterday, is now in the hands of the
house judiciary committee, having been
referred to that committee after it had
been referred to the committee on edu-
cation. Today Creston B. Clarke and
Manager Scott OF the Metropolitan opera
house, extended an invitation to tile
members of the house of representatives
to attend the performance of the ex-
travaganzia The Crystal Slipper, tonight.
The invitation was promptly accepted,
and out of the ia members over 100
were present to study the question Of
tights vs.. skirts on the stage, before
voting on the bill.
Lockwood's bill prohibiting trusts and
pools passed the house this afternoon
by vote of 81 to /.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-04-11
oARpENTERs FALL IN LINE.
VISIONARY FARMERS.
The Alliance Proposes to Build Rail-
roads In Kansas.

KANSAS Cry, April 10.-Since the
Farmers Alliance has taken hold OF
affairs in Kansas, many surprising
things have been done, but the most
unique and daring plan that has yet
been evolved by that body is the re-
ported scheme to build a trunk line
railroad across the state. 1t is expected
that this proposition will be made the
issue of the next political fight in Kan
sas by the alliance. The plan is for the
state government to construct trunk
line about 300 miles long and for the
counties to build network of branches
that will touch every important point in
the. state. President McGrath OF the
Kansas alliance, when asked. about the
plan, was very reticent, but admitted
that the scheme was undersconsidera
ton by the alliance. Several railway
men were interviewed concerning the
farmers scheme. They regarded it as
wholly impracticable and visionary.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-04-11

with guns. Fourteen British were killed
and twenty-seven wounded.
REBELLION, PLAGUE AND FAMINE.
ROME, April 10.-The Tribuna pub
fishes Massowah advices that the in
habitants Of the interior Of Abyssinia
have arisen in rebellion. and that
plague and famine are rife in that
colony.
DISASTER IN ZANZIBAR.
ZANZIBAR, April 10. An explosion
occurred today in powder magazine,
adjoining the sultan's palace. Thirteen
men were killed ane twenty wounded.
JUDGE STEPHENS SUCCESSOR.
LONDON, April 10.-Judge Collins has
been appointed to succeed Justice
Stephen in the high court of justice.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-04-11
A Periurer Bagged.

SACRAMENTO, CAL, April 10.-David
Patton Rich, a man who was formerly
in the employment of Dave Gardner, has
been arrested upon an order of Judge
Van Fleet, and charged with perjury.
Rich was called here from San Francisco
to testify in the Gardner rape case, and
his testimony was taken on Wednesday.
That evening, while somewhat under
the influence OF liquor, he boasted of
having given false testimony, and Dis
trict Attorney Ryan had him locked up
until the matter could be inquired into.
On hearing OF the facts today Judge Van
Fleet directed that Rich be held to an
swer to the charge of perjury.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-04-11
A VERY SICK MAN.
Ex-Governor Waterman Dangerously 1
at San Diego.

Ex-Governor Waterman Dangerously Ill
at San Diego.
SAN DIEGO. April 10.-Ex-Governor
r. w. Waterman is lying dangerously
i'll OF pneumonia at his residence in this
city. The governors sickness dates
back only few days, but the progress
of the disease has been very rapid, and
the worst result is feared. Today he
was reported as resting easier. DIR.
Huntington, the attending physician,
was questioned tonight about the gov.
ernor's condition, and said: "He is a
very sick man." When asked to give
an opinion as to the governors possible
chances for recovery, he replied that he
did not care to say. Governor Water
mans serious illness was surprise to
his friends who met him upon the street
on last Wednesday afternoon.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-04-11
BLAINE's OPPORTUNITY.
The Bering Sea Question to Be Broach
at the Coming Conference.

Inc DeTiHB oea XucstAOu 70 Dc DrOdcuou
at the Coming Conference.
WASHINGTON, April 10.-The Evening
Star says it looks very much as though
there would be a'conference between the
United States and Canada on several
topics about the middle of next October.
October 18th has been agreed upon as
the date for talk on trade relations,
and Blaine, it is understood, has deter
mined to utilize the anxiety on the part
of the Canadian administration for re-
ciprocal arrangements to good advantage
in bringing the Bering sea problem to
an issue. 1t is believed the secretary
will bring the representatives of Eng
land to the dilemma of either abandon
ing the question of reciprocity or max
ing some sort OF an advance towards the
settlement of the seal problem. Paunce-
fote is understood to be using his good
offices with the home government.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-04-11
will Fight to a Finish.

KANSAS Cry, April 1O.-The Times to-
morrow will say that the American Live
Stock Commission company, against
which the live stock exchanges of the
country have been waging war for some
time past, has determined to fight to a
finish. 1t will begin the fight in this
city, with suit for $250,000 damages
against the Kansas City Live Stock ex-
change, for illegal expulsion, etc. 1t is
believed similar suits will be begun
against the Chicago exchange.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-04-11
A Human Freedom League.

WASHINGTON, April 10.-The general
committee Of the proposed Pan -Repub-
lican congress, to be held in 1893, held
its second regular meeting today.
Champion L. Chase, of Omaha, present.
ed the report of the committee on plan
and scope, and it was unanimously ap-
proved. The executive committee re-
ported resolution providing that o
Los Angeles herald., 1891-04-11
worlds Fair Oficers Chosen.

CHICAGO, April 1O.--The worlds fair
directors tonight chose officers for the
ensuing year, James w. Scott being
named to succeed Lyman J. Gage as
president; Thomas B. Bryan, first vice.
president; A. F. Seeberger, treasurer.
Mr.. Scott, when informed of his election
as president, declined to accept it. No
other person was named, however, as
the directors hope Scott will yet accept.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-04-11

general committee of two hundred be
Incorporated as the Human Freedom
League, to continue as long as there is
work for such committee to do. The
purpose of this league is to support,
maintain and bring about the proposed
congress in 1893. 1t is to be empowered
to establish branches in each state to
further the cause.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-04-11
Blew out the Gas.

\ SEATTLE, Wash, April 1O.-Sherman
Ballard and G. Moare, two young men,
arrived from Eau Claire, Wis, last night
and took room in the Seattle hotel.
They blew out the gas on retiring, and
late this afternoon were found in an un-
conscious condition. The physician
thinks they will recover.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-04-11
Save Your Dimes.

To every purchaser over one dollar we
will presents a nickel-plated dime savings
bank. Globe Clothing company, 249-
261 Spring street, near Third.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-04-11
Save Your Dimes.

To every purchaser over one dollar we
will present ickel-plated dime savings
bank. Globe Clothing company, 245-.
25l Spring street, near Third.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-04-11
Game Postponed.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 10.-The game
at Oakland today between San Francisco
and Sacramento, was postponed on ac-
count of rain.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-04-11
Association BAN taames

ST. LOUIS, April 10.-St. Louis, 3; Gin
cinnati, IL.
BALTIMORE, April 10.--No game; rain.
PHILADELPHIA, April 10.-No game;
rain.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-04-11
Proctor,. Eastward Journe

CHICAGO, April 10.-Secretary OF War
Proctor arrived today from the west, and
after taking look at Fort Sheridan,
proceeded east.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-04-11
Save Your Dimes.

To every purchaser over one dollar we
will present nickel-plated dime savings
bank. Globe Clothing company, 249-
25l Spring street, near Third.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-04-11

A suit with an artistic cut and fit,
first-class workmanship and Innings, can
be had at H. A. Getz, 125 w. Third st.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-04-11

A DvERrIsE IN THE cLAs-
"A sided columns Of THE
HERALD, Sd Page; advertise
ments there only cost Five Cents
. line.
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MANIPURIs REPULsED

LONDON, April 10.-A dispatch from
the viceroy Of India confirms the news
that Lieutenant Grant on April 9th
repulsed 1000 Manipuri natives, armed
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-09-14
u HUNG CHANG DEFIANT.


Aho GREAT Celestial Not Friendly 60
Forcigners-China May he Punished.
SAN Francisco, Sept 1.-THE steamer
China has arrived from China and Japan,
making the trip from Yokohama In twelve
days. eleven minutes and ffty-flve sec.
onds. She brings advices from China TO
Aug. 30. The British minister, Sir John
Wolsom made strong protest against
the dilatory manner In which the Chinese
government dealt with the recent out.
breaks against foreigners, aud put three
questions to the government, asking, first,
why an edict on the subject Of the riots
was not dispatched through the empire by
telegraph, second, why the Wuhu magis.
trate who tried to stop the riots was de.
graded while his superiors who. did moth.
ing were not punished, and. third, why
the punishment Of the guilty at Wusuch
was delayed
II Hung Chang answered these ques.
tions as follows: First-It is not the Gus.
tom Of China to send edicts by wire Sec
ond-rhe magistrate was degraded for
other reasons Third-rhe rioters had
been punished, two being executed and
the others otherwise punished. The North
China News says the reply is a palpable
evasion and only shows that China cannot
=. =. NN NRNANea Npnh " tne iofeikh PoWefA
The paper continues; Meanwhile the
powers do not intend to be satisfied with
these replies, and with what has been done
by the Chinese government 50 far in the
way OF punishment and reparation. They
have sent China what is virtually an ulti
matum, and will not take any inadequate
reply. England's action Is understood 70
be backed by other powers, and 10 IS
thought force viii be used il China Is not
concilliatoryn
Over 10000 Chinese assembled az Lung
Chow, in the province Of Human, recently
to prevent workmen from putting up tele.
graph lines. Ten thousand poles were
burned and the men driven over The
boundary. A society has been formed to
keep the telegraph out, and mob is still
on the watch.
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GERMANY IN BAD SHAPE.
Russla's Rye Edlct Cut on Her Great
Food supply.


WASHINGTON, Sept. i4.-Consul General
Mason, at Frankfort, in a report to the
state department on what he terms the
German crisis in breadstuffs, presents
some very interesting statements respect
ing the Russian decree torbidding the ex-
portation Of rye from Russia. Mr.. Mason
presents some data which shows how seri-
Dusly this unexpected edict is likely TO af-
feet the bread supply Of Germany. Very
little pure wheat bread, he says, is eaten
by the middle and lower classes in Ger
many The staff Of lifen to a great ma
jority o$ the German people is black bread
made with -four, ground with mixture
Of rye and an inferior quality OF wheat.
The recent edict cuts off nearly Ave
sixths Of the foreign rye supply OF Ger
many.
The deficit in Germany cannot be filed
from any known source Of supply on that
side Of the Atlantic. and the effect ~ the
situation upon the rye market has been
startling. A year ago rye sold in Berlin
for thirty-nine dollars per ton. Then came
the Russian edict and within two weeks
the price had risen TO sixty-one dollars and
eighty-eight cents per ton. Add to this a
short and inferior potato crop throughout
nearly the whole Of Germany, and il will
be seen that the food question there has
assumed an ominous aspect and in the end
the people Of Germany, like those Of
France and England. win have TO draw
upon the well filled graneries of the
United States fer large part Of their food
supply during the coming year.
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EVE ARE FATALLY AuRT.
a ssrlous Railroad wreck in colora'

A Serious Railroad Wreck In Colorado
Injuries Twsnty-three People.
DENVER, Sept. l4.-passenger train No
3l4, bound toward Denver on the Gray
mont district of the Union Pacific rail.
way was wrecked az II a. m. near Beaver
Brook station and twenty-three passen.
gers were injured, five OF whom will prob
ably die The train was late aud running
very rapidly, and, rounding sharp curve,
the express car left the track and rolled
down fifteen foot embankment It was
followed by the mail aud two passenger
coaches, one OF which turned over twice
before reaching the bottom.
The traip was loaded with passengers,
many of whom were knights Of pythias
who were returning from their state con.
vention which was held at Aspen last
week. When the news reached Golden.
Colo, a wrecking train was ordered out
and WAS starting when Robert pruin, All
employe Of the road, attempted to board
the engine In doing SO his revolver fol
from his hip pocket, the hammer strikin,
a stone, and the weapon was discharged
the ball takimz effect in the mans neck
making a wound which will result fatally
The seriously injured ane Mrs. Clutch.
macher, Of Blackhawk, Colo, collar bon,
broken, back hurt and internal injuries
Ruhfelgemer, merchant Of Blackhawk, in.
ternal injuries; George b. Tarr, conduct.
or, Of this city, chest crushed aud inter.
nal injuries; Burnett, OF Nevadaville
Colo, spine injured and internal INJURIES
Waters, injured internally. II is thought
that the train was running too rapidly for
safety
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.
FOR SALE.



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ing at 10 o'clfck.
EREsH COWS AND SPRlNGERs Fer
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NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.
DIRECT TAX

NOTICE is hereby given that the original
Direct Tax List, containing the names OF per-
sons IN the state Of Delaware who paid the
Direct Tax on Real Estate in 1868, has been
delivered TO me bys the Internal Revenue De
partment, and that all persons whose names
appear on the said List will be entitled t.
have the amount paid by them as shown by
the said List, refunded and notice will be
giveu hereafter At what times and places
will attend for the purpose Of receiving the
claims for Taxes to be so refunded.
Executors or Administrators win be re-
quired to furnish certificates from the Regis
ter Of Wills OF their respective counties of
their appointment as Executor or Admins
traitor of the estates represented by the re-
spective claimant. j. FRANK WILDs,
Dover. July o, 1891.
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TALK ABOUT THE TICKET
Who WIN the Empire State
Democrats Nominate ?
SOME TALK OF HILL AND JONES

But Flower and sheehan VIII In Al
Probability Be Named for Governor
and Lieutenant Governor Respectively
IA Is Said, at the Convention Tuesday.
SARATOGA, Sept. is.-The New York
state Democratic convention to nominate
governor aud full state ticket will bs
held here Tuesday. The Kings county
delegates say they are ready for the fray.
and intend 70 stand firmly By their guns
which are all loaded for Chaplin for gov.
ernor. Mr.. Flowers friends say that
Mayor Chaplin is sure Of the thirty-sis
votes from Kings county, and that is ali
There has been some talk about renomi
mating Governor Hill for third term, but
warm frieads Of the governor say there il
nothing in ii, and that Mr.. Flower will
certainly be nominated on the first ballot
sheehan for second Place.
Mr.. Ridgway, Of Kings county, has a
chance for second place on the ticket iu
certain contingencies, but the sheehan
men, who claim the Office, say that Ridg.
way won't make it.
There appears to be no doubt that the
second term practice will prevail in the
offices Of secretary Of state and treasurer.
and that Messrs. Rice and Danforth, IL
heretofore stated, will be renominated.
Should Ridgway receive the lieutenant
goyernurship Mr. Sheehan will probably
be urged to accept the controllership, ia.
stead Of Frank Campbell, OF Bath. who
was ut first booked for the place. Shee
hans friends, it is believed, will insist that
be must have second place
Maynard for Attorney General.
Isaac Maynard, Of Albany, has crept ur
TO the top Of the list Of candidates for at.
torney general, and appears to have the
call on the position despite the efforts
which have been put forth by the friend.
Of Bulger, Of Oswego; Rosendale, Of Al
bany, and Foley, OF Saratoga The last
named gentleman says that he Is not 4
candidate, Ia the sense OF seeking the posi-
tion, hut II 1t should be rendered TO him
he will accept it. The senator is very popn
lar, aud should there be any danger OF !
conflict his selection would doubtless in
sure harmony. John Bogart still appear.
to be the choice for engineer aud surveyor
A Short Session Predicted.
The state committee will meet at tn,
Grand Union at 8 o'clock tonight, and
there will also be many caucuses during
the night and early on Tuesday. It Is not
now thought that the contested cases vii
delay organization Of the convention yer,
materially, aud delegates are figuring oi
but two days session. Tammany Hall, tn
| County Democracy and the Brooklyi
delegation are expected 10 reach here ab0u
4 o'clock this afternoon. Secretary ID,
freest, Of the state committee, is on tn
| ground, and with his lieutenants is al
ranging the preliminaries Most all OF th
delegates are already here.
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ARE THE INSANE III TREATEDf



LONG BRANCH, N. j., Sept. i4-Coun-
sellor Albert Bach vice chairman Of the
Lunacy Law Reform leagues central com
mittee, has sent to the committees meet
ing in New York today report on the
condition OF the seven New York state
lunatic asylums. He says the inquiry was
necessary to supplement the work Of the
state lunacy commission, which body, he
declares, has laboriously examined the
county asylums and exposed their defects:
but that. the commissions own reports
show that they have omitted to examine
the practical workings OF the very institu-
tions whereto they seek to transfer the
county patients. He says he has obtained
mass OF evidence of startling nature.
and that the truth cannot be fully learned
except by committee of the legislature
with the largest power Of investigation.
He states that the heads Of asylums are
mostly irresponsible despOts and control
the boards of trustees or managers, who
are supposed to supervise them. Mr.
Bach enumerates twenty-five different
abuses which he AYERS exist In the state
asylums He ends by saying the state
lunacy commission are entirely mistaken
in their expressed belief that the state
asylum inmates are properly housed,
clothed, fed, attended aud medically treat
ed, and that the management Of these
asylums deserves public confidence. He
adds that the conditions Of asylums else.
where is generally still worse and q dis
\ grace to the country.
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LONDON, Sept 1.-THE Trades Union
congress has thrown a bombshell into the
Liberal camp by its resolution in favor Of
salaries for members Of parliament This
means the introduction of the labor ele-
ment to an important degree in tine house
Of commons, where it has now barely q
foothold. Such change would be a most
significant revolution. II would mean the
abolition Of the old parliament in the
fullest sense, and the first step in the leg
islatiye triumph Of radicalism.
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ROCHESTER, n. Y, Sept. Ex-senator
Donald McNaughton, ex-senator George
Raines, State Committeeman William II.
Tracy, Valentine Freckenstein, candidate
for Tracy's place on the state committee,
and many other prominent Democrats
have left for Saratoga. Senator Nc
Naughton said before leaving that he
would accept the nomination for lieuten-
ant governor, and that he thought it
would be unwise to nominate Sheehan for
the position on account Of his prominence
in the faction fights in Buffalo.
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QUEBEC, Sept. I4-Fire started in a
grocery store occupied by Oulett, at Cape
Blanc, and before the flames were gotten
under control had destroyed twenty-nine
houses and a portion Of the Roman Catho-
lie church. Oulett's place was found TO
have been saturated with coal oil When
this fact was noised an infuriated mob
procured a rope and capturing Oulett were
about to lynch him when the police res
orad him