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Los Angeles herald., 1892-06-09

dolce non far niente habits. He bonn
bards them at every meeting with COM
munications asking them to exercise the
constitutional functions OF their Office
and reduce railroad rates. He fortifies
his demand by innumerable compare
tive tables Of freight rates in this state
and in other states, generally demon
strating that the rates in California for
equal service are from so to $50 per cent
higher than in the states east Of the
Rockies. Members OF the board occa-
sionaIly get mad and hurl hard epithets
at Leeds, but he still keeps on lombard
ing them with comparative tables and
exasperating facts. The board is given
no peace. 1t is hedged around by Leeds
with barbed wire fence, and every time
they try to escape they impinge against
another line of bristling comparative
tables, go that it has come to be better
to be gatekeeper on turnpike than
to sit in the former palace Of delights
OF the California railroad commissioners.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-06-09
ADJUSTMENTS.

Tonight, at the Grand, Blue Jeans
will be presented for the first time.
Blue Jeans is described as poem in it's
way, a poem like one of James Whit
comb Riley's replete not only with the
tenderest pathos and the most human
sympathies, but with the commonest
incidents OF life, and the shrewdest
horse sense. Blue Jeans is not only a
play with most beautiful vein of SEN
timent, but is is wonderfully realistic
picture of Hoosier life with which Riley
and Eggleston have made the whole
world familiar. There is courtship in
a shower Of apple blossoms, the playing
of village band, the celebration of q
barbecue, the operation of saw mill of
very handsome proportions. The latter
scene, in which the hero is knocked
senseless and laid upon the frame OF the
saw and is being drawn on to death
when rescued by the heroine, is almost
painfully realistic. The company is one
of unusual excellence. Miss Burt plays
the part of June in manner which is
simply delightful. The part gives her,
every opportunity for the display of a
thousand shades OF tenderness and
strength, mirth and sorrow. Space for
bids the enumeration of the other mem
bers of the cast. It is enough to say
that they are all artists. The scenery
and effects are realistic and beautiful.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-06-09
TWO INFANT OFFENDERS.

A Couple OF Plckaninnies Get Away With
49, Some Sacks.
Two negro urchins between II and IL
years of age, named David Skies and
Willie McCrary, were arrested yesterday
morning by officer Downie on the charge
OF having stolen some empty grain
sacks from sprinkling carts, on Tuesday
night, the property OF Contractor A. n
Cross. There were twenty.nine sacks,
worth 81.
When the little boys were taken be-
fore justice Owens they plead guilty to
petty larceny. Willie McCrary is an
orphan who lives with his grandfather,
and Skies has respectable parents. Mr..
Cross said each one of his sprinkline
cart drivers is given q sack to cit upon
while driving, and that all of them were
missing yesterday morning. They were
traced to the little colored boys, who,
after being arrested by Downie, told the
truth.
Rev. Mr.. Collins addressed the court
in behalf of the.lads, giving them good
character. Justice Owens remandsd
the boys to Jail for couple of days,
when he will decide what to do with
them.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-06-09

less he is thoroughly prepared and has
carefully considered what he will cay.
Last night he was full OF
his subject. Considerable Of his ar
gument was devoted to the silver
question per SO, and on this point it is
we'll nigh impossible that anything
could be added to what has been eaid
and written during the past year. The
political phase OF the question, he told
his associates, was important. The Re-
publican party could no longer depend
upon the solid support of the silver-pro-
ducing states and the far west, Things
there, he said, were in ferment. The
third party movement had spread to the
far west, and the people threatened to
bolt both old parties unless one OF them
would grant them more liberal silver
legislation, or to 90 with either party
which would give it to them.
A pure and simple free silver coinage
measure was offered to the sub-com NIT
tee, and, as was expected, was lost by
vote Of 8 2. This was the only vote
taken.
Then came q resolution prepared by
the silver men, declaring in favor of BIZ
metallism: that the national legislature
be recognized az the proper authority to
finally pass upon any proposed silver
measure.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-06-09

A PARIS dispatch from Jamaica says
that great excitement is caused in San
Domingo by the report that Samana bay
has been ceded to the United States.
The report is probably unfounded. But
there is little doubt that our govern
ment ought to secure q station at that
point. Indeed, coaling stations ought
to be secured by the United States
wherever our ocean commerce extends.
In this age of steam great naval power
would be badly crippled in an emergency
of war if it had to send cruisers to dis.
tant points without convenient sta
tions where they could get coal sup
plies. Now is the time when the United
States Gshould secure such stations in
the south Pacific, in the Indian ocean
and off the coast of China and Japan.
We can have Pearl river harbor in the
island Of Oahu, and that will prove a
very valuable naval station in the near
future. We hope the report about
Samana bay may turn out to be true.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-06-09

seiged ex-Eecretary Blaine today, but he
refused to see any of them until this
evening, when be accorded an interview
to . representative Of the Boston Post.
Being asked the reason for his resigna-
said
II shall have to refer You to the other
side for an answef to that questson."
by the other side, do you mean Har-
rison 2" was asked.
Certainly" was the reply; but no
further statement in connection with
the subject could be ELECTED from him,
The ex-secretary assured the Post re.
porter that he had received no word
from Minneapolis today, except the
regular bulletins. neither had he sent
any messages to Minneapolis.
In reply to further questions, he de-
clined to state whether ne would accept
the nomination for the presidency If
rendered him.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-06-09
A PRETTY SENORITA.
She Caused Row Between Cook and
Villalobos.

She Caused q Row Between Cook and
vi1lalobos.
J. w. Cook and J. Villalobos were ar
rested in Boyle Heights at 10 O'Clock
last night by Officers Hoff and Gridley,
for fighting. Cook put up $40. but
Villalobos, who had no cash, was locked
up.
Cook was willing to tell his side of the
story, which is as follows: Villalobos is
the stepfather of his wife. The Cooks
had in their service pretty sefiorita as
maid Of all work, and Mrs. Cook had
lately become very jealous OF her. She
caused her husband to be watched by
Villalobos and other men, in the hope
of establishing case against him, but
Cook was on to the game. Last night
he detected Villalobos shadowing him
again, and quarreled with him. When
his stepfather-in.law called him very
ugly hame, he hit him in the face, and
both were Immediately collared by the
officers, who expected the scrap. The
troubles of the Cook family will be
ventilated in the police court this after
noon.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-06-09

THERE is very strong feeling amongst
Los Angeles Republicans in favor OF
Blaine, and the sullen Harrison attitude
assumed by Delegates Spence and john
son is severely criticized in many quar-
ters. As consequence of this feeling,
kilograms have been burdening the
wires to Minneapolis for the past few
days urging our local delegates to sup
port Blaine. Yesterday four hundred
signatures were got to dispatch OF this
character and sent to the gentle
men named. General johnson is
said to be very friendly to Blaine,
but he considers that he is bound
by the preferences expressed by the
state convention at time when nobody
believed that Blaine was a possibility in
the national convention. Nobody
doubts that if at that time Blaine had
been candidate he would have been
the unanimous choice OF the state con-
vention. The partisans of Blaine here
are trying by wire to impress this view
of the case on the minds of their dele
gates. They may make headway with
Johnson; but Spence has evidently got
his back up on account of the bulldozing
tactics OF some of the indiscreet Blaine
ties who are with him. Spence ia not
the kind OF man to be brought around
by such tactics. In fact, he would be
very apt to pull the other way out oil
mere etubbornness.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-06-09
THE CALIFoRNrANs.
They stand IL for Blaine, B for HAr'
rison and 2 Wavering.

They Stand IL for blaine, for Har-
rison and 2 wavering.
MINNEAPOLIS, June 8.-The state oi
California. always q strong Blaine state,
is sorely disappointing to the friends Of
the plumed knight. Today the Har-
rison managers started out by actually
claiming majority of the delegation,
and for time it seemed as though their
claim might be we'll founded. A reac-
ton occurred, however. when National
Committeeman De Young, also mem
ber Of the delegation, received a tele-
gram advising him that the state central
committee had passed resolutions de-
claring it to be the overwhelming senti-
ment Of the people of the state that
Blaine should be selected as the stand
ard-bearine. The result of the telegram
was the issuing of a call for meeting oil
the delegation this afternoon. Great
interest was manifested in the outcome,
but no very substantial results we're re-
slized.
The telegram received by De Young,
as we'll as the text Of the resolutions OF
the state central committee, were laid
before the delegation, and the matter
was fully discussed.
A vote was finally taken and the Cali
fornia delegation was definitely ascer-
tanned to stand Ave for Harrison, eleven
for Blaine, and two wavering and uncer-
tain. Both factions tonight are claim
ing these wavering delegates, but the
gentlemen themselves are very nom
committal az to their preferences.
At meeting of the alternates OF the
California delegation today the follow
ing resolution was unanimously
adopted:
Resolved, That the alternates Of the
California delegation believe that they
express the wish Of the people of their
respective sections, and are unani-
mously in favor of James G.. Blaine al
the nominee OF the convention, and re-
gret that they have not the power to
cast the votes Of California for him.
(Signed. E. @. VOORHEES,, Chairman.
]. ]. MATHEWS, Secretary.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-06-09
4 TURN N THE TIDE
lcontinued from First Page

Another hot fight ensued and second
victory resulted for the silver men.
though, as before, not what they aimed
lat. The New York and New England
committeeman proved far too strong to
get any thing like Aat-footed deciara-
ton for unlimited coinage, or ANYTHING
similarly radical.
The upshot was an agreement that the
second plank should deal with the silver
question. A compromise as to language
was that the declaration should be sub
stantially as follows:
s.The Am erican people are, through
| interest and tradition, in favor OF
bimetallism, and demand that both
me tails shall be used as standard money
under such regulations and provisions
| as may be established by the legislative
department of the government; estab.
| lieh and maintain parity OF metals,
and make each dollar, whether of gold,
silver or paper, the equal of any other
dollar.
"We commend the wise and patriotic
policy inaugurated by the calling OF an
international conference to establish the
concurrent use of gold and silver
throughout the commercial world"
There was considerable opposition to
the endorsement of the Nicaragua canal
project, but its approval was finally
pushed into the platform by substan-
tisl majority.
A matter taken up that caused loud
speeches, particularly from colored men,
was as to lynchings in the south.
Nothing of radical nature was adopted
on the subject, and in fact, the tariff,
elections and other planks contained no
startling new departures, with the ex-
ception of the bimetallic and lead
planks.
After the consideration OF other mat
ters, the committee adjourned till morn
ing.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-06-09


The Republican party in this state
made fatal mistake this time in not
sending, as usual, delegation of
whooper-ups to the national convention.
Had they done so, Blaine's chances
would have been borne on the
wings Of Pacific coast stampede, and
California's reputation for dash and
elan would not now be hiding behind a
dark cloud in the back streets of Mime.
apolis. The whole town turned out to
receive the delegation from the
Golden state. They were well
coined with deafening cheers, and
escorted through the city as cham
pions and deliverers in triumphal
march. The prestige of their state had
given them an irresistible influence,
and they were at once to decide the
presidential problem by the united front
they would present for Blaine. But,
alas! the delegation was not of the
snap-whang-ban boom order. 1t Lad a
large spattering of men of cool common
sense in it's rarks-men who could not
be carried away by pyrotechnic devices,
but who would do their own thinking
and act upon their convictions. As soon
as this was known our delegation SUNK
back into obscurity, and now when it's
members enter crowd they button up
their coats over their insignia of iden-
tification. Alas how the mighty have
fallen! How the bandana brigade would
have profted by such an opportunity
Los Angeles herald., 1892-06-09
HARMONY TAKES WING
WILD SCENES OF DISORDER AT
MINNEAPOLIS.
A Tumultuous Collision Between Blaine
and Harrison Factions-Serious
DiscOrd Engendered In
the Ranks.

MINNEAPOLIS, June S.-The white wings
of harmony which futtered over the
convention today were put to flight in q
tumultuous scene of disorder at the
West hotel tonight. Late this afternoon
it was announced by the younger men
of the Blaine faction that advantage
would be taken OF the beautiful evening
to make monster demonstration. The
Harrison people heard of the pro-
gramme, and although the managers
did not advise q counter demonstration
the younger element determined that
the president and his cause should not
be entirely lost from sight in the hilar-
ious Blaine demonstration. Both fac
tions turned out and marched through
the streets, and finally both headed for
the hotel. There they met and marched
around in circles, to the tune of discord-
ant yells and rival shouts for Blaine and
/ Harrison.
Eos At the head of the Blaine column was
a banner carried by an Indiana man,
bearing the inscription: "If Blaine is
nominated he will carry Indiana by
10, ,000."
Another Blaine man carried similar
banner, bearing a still more irritating
inscription: "If Harrison is nominated
he will lose Indiana by 10000"
The banners excited the ire of the
fiery young Harrison men OF Indiana,
and rush was made. Before the Blaine
people had an opportunity to defend
their colors, the two banners were torn
down and pulled to pieces.
Instantly the Blaine people retaliated
by an onslaught on the Harrison forces,
and banners bearing the portrait of the
president and inscriptions certifying
to bis political grandeur, were also
pulled down and torn to pieces, and
trampled under foot. This, of course.
provoked bad feeling, and for time it
seemed as though there would be gen.
eral fight. There was considerable
scuff1ing and men were jostled against
the marble walls. and there were also
two or three fistic encounters Of short
duration, but the riot which for time
was threatened was happily averted.
For two hours the hot-headed rival
factions thronged the hotel rotunda and
made it impossible for guests to pass,
but shortly after IL O'Clock dispersed
without personal damage to anybody.
but after having created great deal of
serious discord in the ranks of the Re-
publican party, particularly of the rival
factions of HoOsiers.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-06-09
THE HORSESHOERS.
They Organize So AS to Protect Their
Business.

They Organize So AS to Protect Their
Business.
A meeting of horseshoers was held
last night at P. Goodwin's, corner OF
Third and Los Angeles streets, for the
purpose of organizing a horseshoera'
union. There was a large attendance.
j. Rupp presided. The purpose OF
the meeting was to raise the price OF
shoeing. After some discussion it was
decided to increase the price; the new
rates to go into effect July 1st. This
raise was made necessary in order to put
the horseshoeing business on living
basis. All the horseshoers with the ex-
ception af few who were unable to at
tend the meeting, signed the agreement.
Next Wednesday night officers will be
elected, and the organization will be en-
rolled as a member of the national asso-
ciaticn.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-06-09

EVER since the advent of Mr.. Leeds
to this coast, the position OF state rail-
road commissioner has been made one
of painful unease. Before he came it
was delightful sinecure. The board
met once month, smoked few fra
grant Cubanas, and adjourned to take a
junketing trip--euphemistically recorded
on the official minutes "an inspection
trip"-to the most attractive points in
the state. In this dosy, dreamy way
the commissioners, year in and year
out, experienced the ease and
comfort Of their high-salaried offices.
But now all that is changed.
Since Leeds came he has stirred them
up without the slightest regard to their
Los Angeles herald., 1892-06-09
FIGHTING AIIssoURIANs.

Kerens Downs Fil1ey-A Row Among
the Delegates.
MINNEAPOLIS, June 8.-The selection
of r. @. Kerens for national committee
man from Missouri is significant, as it
indicates that the Kerens men have sue
ceeded in overthrowing Chauncey T.
Filley, who for years has been the boss
of Missouri politics. In the present
fight Filley is for Blaine, and Kerens for
Harrison. There WIS an exciting scene
in the meeting of the Missouri delega-
tion when Kerens was chosen, and Ma
jor Warner and District Attorney Rey-
nolds, both Harrison men, came to
blows. Reynolds was knocked down.
A reconciliation was afterwards effected.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-06-09
CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE.

The Blaine People Given . Set-Baek,
but Remain Confidonts
MINNEAPoMs, June g. The Blaine
people met surprise this afternoon in
the committee on credentials. They
found counter plan at work to defeat
their purpose to approve the proceed
ings Of the national committee in the
matter of contested seats, and when a
large and one district in Alabama con-
minority, after having confidently
contests. 1t was only by one vote that
themselves together and carried mo-
reconsider pending.
The Blaine men admitted that was a
setback, but predicted that before the
report was prepared for submission to
the convention they would again be in
the majority. They said the fight would
be renewed, and they would seat the
anti-Mosely faction in Alabama who
were given seats by the national com.
mittee. The news, however, gave great
satisfaction and encouragement to the
Harrison men.
@It is not probable that the work oi
the credentials committee can be COM
pleted and report made before to.
morrow evening, and a night session to.
morrow must be ordered, If the third
day OF the convention is to see it per-
manently organized and in full working
order. This will throw the nominating
speeches over until Friday, and later, il
it be as a hard fight against the report
as is threatened by the Harrison men.
Upon reassembling after adjournment,
the Alabama contest was again taken
up, but left for a time, and the Fifth
Kentucky was taken up, Matthews and
Winstell being seated. Matthews il
usually classed as Blaine man, but
his standing is not positively known.
In the case of Alabama. owing to q
misunderstanding Of some members, the
motion to reconsider is etill pending,
but it appears that this motion, 60 far az
concerns the delegates-at-large, was
laid on the table by majority Of one
vote, and it was only a motion, subse-
quently withdrawn. to consider the vote
in the district, which was pending al
the time. This leaves it up to date q
substantial Harrison gain.
The Kellogg Yarmouth contest in
Louisiana resulted in the committee
sustaining, by an almost unanimous
vote, the previous action, seating the
four Kellogg delegstes-at-large. These
are Blaine men.
It was decided unanimously to seat
the delegates from the Ninth district oI
Louisiana, no contest being made on the
one Harrison delegate.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-06-09
SILVER SUBCOMMITTEE.
Senator John p. Jones Labors In Z
half OF Free Coinage.

Senator John p. Jones Lab0rs In Be-
half Of Free Coinage.
MINNEAPOLIS, June 8.-The silver sub
committee OF the committee on reso-
lutions held its first session late last
night. Nothing was accomplished and
no report will be ready before tomorrow.
for the full committee.
The silver men consumed most OF last
nights session, and are pleased with
the attention with which their asso.
ciates listened to the words, political
and economical, addressed to them.
senator Jones Of Nevada talked for an
hour and it is said his address was
atrong preservation Of his side Of the
question. The senator never speaks I'M
Los Angeles herald., 1892-06-09

THE federal government is trying to
purchase from San Francisco the old
graveyard site near Point Lobos for the
purpose OF erecting defensive works up
on it. The supervisors have appointed
experts to appraise the land, and these
have mapped it off into small lots and
reported its value at from 1920, 900 to
$3.50 o0g The city therefore has fixed
It's price to tie government at a price
which.is undoubtedly speculative. As
there is only an appropriation Of $780,
900 in the fund to purchase this land,
San Francisco will be apt to whistle for
the protection Of military deienses she
Los Angeles herald., 1892-06-09
Oregon Election Returns.

PORTLAND, Ore, June 3D. Complete
returns from twenty-four counties out OF
thirty-one in the state, give the follow
ing pluralities: First congress district,
Herman (Rep.) $3.50; Second district,
Ellis (Rep.) 1857; supreme judge. Moore
tRep.) 1859; attorney-generas, Webster
(Rep. 225.
These pluralities cannot be materially
altered except for attorney general.
The Republicans control both branches
Of the legislature, and will have at least
eighteen majority on joint ballot.
The Peoples party elect one represent
tative to the legislature certain, and
may elect three.