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Los Angeles herald., 1892-03-22
A TRUST TERMINATED.
The Standard OIL Combine Decides to
Give Up the Ghost.

The Standard OIL Combine Decides to
Give Up the Ghost.
New YORK, March 21.-At a meeting
of the stockholders of the Standard Oil
trust, it was decided to terminate the
trust, and that all the property held by
the trust, except the stocks of the cor
porations, be sold by the trustees at pri-
vate sale.
John D. Rockefeller, Henry M. Flag
ler, VIM. Rockefeller, John D. Archbold,
Benjamin Brewster, Henry H. Rogers,
Wesley H. Tilford, and O. B. Jennings
were appointed trustees to wind up the
trusts affairs. The money received
from the sale of it's effects is to be dis
tributed pro rata among the holders OF
trust certificates. All the stocks of the
corporations held by the trust are to be
distributed pro rata to the trust certifi-
cate holders upon the surrender of GER
tificates for cancellation.
The resolutions also ratify all acts OF
the trustees during the existence OF the
trust, and provide that the power to
vote upon any stocks now standing in
the name of the trustees, shall cease
after four months.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-03-22

the position of prosecutor of the trans
portatlon companies. Upon this point
the commissioners disagreed with Mr..
Leeds, and in another position which he
takes the commission does not entirely
agree. This is that the commission
ought, of its own motion and without
the filing of specific complaints, to
make frequent changes in its estab-
lished schedules. Such changes have
been, and ought to be, made cautiously.
"As to the first point, when the pro-
ducers and transportation companies
of California stand face to face. each
thoroughly organized, the commission
will be more than pleased. Between
these two opposing interests, each seek
ing it's own advantage, the board of rail-
road commissioners will occupy the
position intended for it by the trainers
of the constitution, and for its conclu-
sions judicially and impartially arrived
at, it's members will be responsible to
the people of the state"
Los Angeles herald., 1892-03-22
Railroad Litigation.

HoUsroN, Tex, March 21.-The attor.
neys for Samuel Sands, executor of the
estate OF Elizabeth Parrish and Del Par
rish of New York. filed a suit today
against the Galveston, Harrisburg and
San Antonio Railway company, the
Southern Pacific company. the Southern
Development company and the directors
of these companies, including G. P.
Huntington. The petition applies for
an injunction to restrain the defendants
from transferring any stock or bonds in
the Galveston, Harrisburg and San An.
tonic company, or taking any steps to
enforce the payment of bonds on stock
or other debts or claims against that
company. The bill attacks the validity
of all bonds and stocks issued on the ex-
tension of the Galveston, Harrisburg
and San Antonio to Ell Paso; it also at
tacks the validity of the election of the
present directory. Notice of application
for receiver was also served.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-03-22
PACIFIC COAST NE VS..
The Whittier Reform School
Is All Right
So Far As Its COnStitutiOnality
Is Concerned.
The Supreme Court Fully Affirms the
Legality of the Act.
The TranscOntinental Freight AssOcia-
tion in Session at San Diego.
A Reply to Manager
Leeds Note.

Associated Press Dispatches.
SAN FRANCISCO, March 21.-The long
fight over the constitutionality OF the
Whittier reform school was settled by
the supreme court today. in the case ol
John Liddell. Liddell, 10 years of age,
was arrested for petty larceny in Los
Angeles. On arralgnment he pleaded
guilty and was sentenced to serve one
year in the Whittier reform school
His father, James Liddell, made con.
test in the matter and asked the super.
ior court for writ of habeas corpus
The writ was denied and LiddeH ap
pealed to the supreme court. he
claimed that the judgment was invalid
because the act upon which it was based
is unconstitutional, because the legisla.
ture failed to express object OF the act
in its title, and because the petitioner
was not given private examination on
the question as to whsther he ought to
be committed to the reform school.
The court rules against all points of
the petitioner.
Speaking of the much mooted point.
the term OF detention in tn school, the
court says: "It is true the term of de-
tention at the school may be made
greater by the judgment of the court
than the term of imprisonment in the
county Jail or in the state prison for the
same ofense would be, but it cannot be
said that the punishment inflicted is
greater than could be put upon an adult
for the same offense. The object of the
act is not punishment, but reformation,
discipline and education. While de-
tanned for longer period in the school,
the conditions there are vastly different.
The child is given instructions to learn
a trade an6 qualify himself for the du
ties of citizenship. There is no doubt
of the power of the state to make and
enforce the provisions for the compul
sorry education of all children within the
state. 1t is equally clear that the
state may arrest the downward
tendency of those who have offended
against it's laws. The legislature in its
wisdom has endeavofed to provide a
place Tor children mslifesting Criminal
traits, where they can be cared for with
out being thrown under the baleful in
fiuence OF veterans in crime. We think
the policy q wise one, and see no consti-
tutional ground for declaring it invalid
Ordered that the writ be discharged and
the prisoner remanded to the custody of
the officers of the reform school,"
The opinion was written by Justice
Patterson. All the other justices con-
Cured.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-03-22
TRANsCONTINENTAL RATES.
Mr.. GoodseIl Makes Plea In Behalf of
the Fruit Industry.

Mr. GOOdeell MAKES Plea In Behalf OF
the Fruit Industry.
SAN DIEGO, March 21.-The Trans
continental Freight association convened
at the Hotel del Coronado this morning,
but the session being purely executive,
the public was not admitted, and no in
formation as to the nattre of the pro-
ceedings was given out. In the after
noon, however, E. L. Goodsell, a we'll
known New York and London dealer in
California fruit. who has been spending
the winter in this city, sent a message
to the association requesting the privi-
lege OF addressing the association on the
question of overland rates on fruit. A
resolution was passed suspending the
rules, and Mr.. Goodsell was invited to
speak. He made very strong appeal
in behalf of the fruit interests of Cali
fornia, and produced visible impress
sion on the members of the association.
The basis of his appeal was that the
railroads should encourage the fruit in
terests OF the state, as matter of policy
and business, both for the roads and for
the state. The fruit growers need en-
couragement. Crops were not satisfac-
tory last year, and prices low.
He urged the association to give, first,
IdSIcr SerNlCe IOr CIlo UTau6pOrtaulOQ OF
fruit to the east, and, second, a 81. rs
rate TO New York, with pro rata sched-
ule to Chicago. The present rate is 81. 80
for fast service on passenger trains and
$3.50 on freight trains. Mr.. Goodsell
maintained that 81 rs should be granted
on fast service through to New York.
Fast service is essential, as it is abso-
lutely necessary to get the fruit to
market in frst-class condition. With a
thirteen-day service, the fruit arrives in
the eastern market with the life all gone
out of it and in such condition that
decay quickly sets in.
Mr.. Goodsell said that the cost of
marketing fruit was reduced to about
the lowest possible basis, except as to
the relief that could be given by the
railroads, and the only recourse left the
producers now is to obtain concessions
from the trunk lines.
Mr.. Goodsell was subjected to severe
questioning by members of the associa-
ton, but was prepared to answer every
point raised, and it was evident that the
association was very much impressed
with the force of his appeal and argu-
ments for the absolute necessity of
making material concessions to the pro-
ducers of fruit if the industry is to pros
Der
Los Angeles herald., 1892-03-22
VIII Resist q Reduction.

SPOKANE FALLS, March 2l.-It is evi-
dent that the Miners union of the Ceur
d'Alene section proposes to resist the
efforts of the mine-owners to reduce the
wages of carmen upon the resumption
of work on April 1st. The central ex-
ecutive committee of the union, at a
meeting at Mullen today, issued a card
requesting miners and workingmen to
keep out of the country until the diff
Guilty between the Mine Owners associ-
alton and the Miners union has been
settled. The card states that hundreds
of idle men are on the ground awaiting
EMPLOYMENT.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-03-22
STATE FREIGHT RATES.
Commissioner Rea's Reply to TT af
Manager Leeds Note.

OOmm18BlOn6r hcaB ncYly 10 EdmC
Manager Leeds Note.
SAN FRANCISCO, March 21.-J. s..
Leeds, manager of the Traffic Associa-
tion of California, having addressed to
the board of railroad commissioners a
communication upon the subject of
freight rates, Commissioner Rea today
presented lengthy report. which was
ordered spread upon the records of the
board. 1t reviews the powers of the
board in the matter of fixing and en-
forcing rates of transportation, and,
continuing, says:
1.-THE commission in its entry upon its
official services found the schedules
fixed by former commissions in opera
ton, but it assumed then, as it asserts
now, that it had the power and that it
was its duty to establish a schedule of
transportation rates, and to the best of
it's then information and ability, it es-
tablished such schedule, and from time
to time as occasion demands changes
will be made therein.
Gin the performance of its labors the
commission found itself confronted with
two facts which made it's duties vastly
more difficult than would otherwise
have been. The first of these is the
perfect organization of the transporta-
ton companies and their possession of
officers and agents skilled in all the
secrets and subtleties OF transportation
and who understand how to prepare
statements, ARRAY figures, and submit
tables which, while apparently fair and
honest, are in fact a delusion and a
snare. The commission realizes that it
has been hampered in its efforts by the
misleading facts and figures of the traffic
agents, OF transportation companies,
produced before the board under the
cloak of candor as basis for its con-
clusions.
"Another difficulty which the COM
missioners have found in their way, has
been the want of unity and organization
among the producers of the state. In
view OF these difficulties the commission
has had to grope its way and grant relief
in isolated cases, instead of essaying
such general and complete revision OF
the tariffs as the industries Of California
require"
The report goes on to say: "The COM
mission is pleased to note that these con-
ditions have been changed by the forma-
tion of traffic. association of California
which is combination of shippers and
producers apparently we'll organized for
the purpose it has in view. 1t has en-
ployed traffic manager at an annual
salary almost equal to the combined
salaries of the whole commission. Mr..
Leeds, who has been for years in the
employ of railroads and combinations
in the capacity of traffic agent, has ac-
quired familiarity with the subtleties,
sophistries and condolences of his former
employers. With his experiences in the
niceties of railroad bookkeeping, he
should have no difficulty in detecting
and pointing out frauds and advising
the commission what rates are fair and
just.
"As yet, however, Mr.. Leeds has
dealt in generalities, and has not gone
into details. He has taken the position
that the commission should ally itself
with the traffic association and occupy
Los Angeles herald., 1892-03-22
BERING SEA MIDDLE,
Rumors as to tho Nature OF tho Reply
= TO Wharton's Note. 5Ht

WASHINGTON, March 21.--Another re-
port is in circulation tonight about the
Bering sea matter to the effect that the
communication received today was
merely short dispatch stating that the
reply proper to Acting Secretary Whar-
toms note of the 8th inst. is being
prepared, and nearly ready, and will be
adverse to the request for a modus
vivendi. According to the same report
the communication further says, in
effect. that the British government will
not interfere with the policing of Bering
sea by United States vessels pending
negotiations for the settlement of the
question at issue by arbitration, though
it may hereafter ask for damages in be-
half OF such Canadian sealers as may
suffer by seizure or interference by
A mericau vessels,
Los Angeles herald., 1892-03-22
DE YOUNG's JUST KICK.
He Insists on Fair Treatment for Cali
fOrnia at Chicago.


fOrnia at Chicago.
CHICAGO, March 81. Commissioner
De Young of California had long in
terview with Director-G General Davis to-
day about the cutting down of the space
allotted to California for a building at
the worlds fair. He afterwards inter-
viewed Chief of Construction Burnham.
Mr.. De Young insisted that as California
had this amount OF space given, she
would not consent to have any taken
away, especially when they want 900
square feet. Burnham said it was q
great advantage to have the elevated
road back OF the building, with sta
tion there. De Young admitted the ad-
vantage Of the station, but wanted the
space. An agreement was finally made
to move one of the other states off the
plot allotted, and add it to California.
Nothing definite is to be done until De
Young returns from New York, except
to draw map showing the plot, after
making the new addition to California g
allotment.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-03-22
HOnestv Rewarded,

CHICAGO, March 81. = Ex Senator
Bowen of Colorado left his under-vest,
containing wallet with $4,000 cash
and papers to the value of twice that
sum, in the Turkish bathrooms at the
Palmer house last evening. A colored
attendant named Watson found it and
handed the valuables to the cashier.
When reporter who heard the story
called on Bowen, the latter said: "Non-
sense Pm not fool enough to carry
that amount of money" just then he
clapped his hands to his side, and Civ
ing yell rushed for the office. He was
overjoyed to recover his property. 1t is
said he left good-sized bill for Watson
before starting for Denver.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-03-22
TERRIBLE EXPLOSION.
Seven Men Killed by the Bursting of q
SawmilI Boiler.

SawmtlI Boiler.
CHARLEvoIx, Mich, March 21.-A ter
rible explosion took place at East
Jordan this morning. The big mill of
the East Jordan Lumber company was
torn to atoms seven men were killed
and several others fatally injured by the
explosion of the boilers. The mill had
been running but ten minutes when the
explosion occurred. Inside of the big
building it is complete wreck. The
seven men who were killed outright or
died in few minutes are: Arbutus
Cook, Will Beach, Simon Carney, j.
G. Brown, Peter Sheldon, Manney
Hunt, A. Christy. The engineer,
James Carter, had gone to breakfast
leaving the fireman, John Ringle, in
charge. Ringle, James Smith, Sandy
Reinhart and Charles Brown are all in a
critical condition. 1t is impossible to
say what caused the explosion. Pear
son, the only man in the mill who came
out unhurt. says it was probably due to
low water or too high pressure of steam,
but blames no one for the accident.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-03-22
Sugar Trust Rumors.

PHILADELPHIA, March 21.-Secretary
Searles of the sugar trust was here TO-
day and had consultation with mem
bers of the firms OF Harrison, Frazier q
Co. and E. G. Knight & Co. 1t is said,
on behalf of the American Refining
company, that he agreed to pay the
price asked for the Harrison refinery,
81 ,OO0, 900, and that the offer was &C
cepted. Although Spreckels will not
say that he has joined the trust, many
things have cropped out that indicate
that he has nearly decided to surrender.
The price paid for Knights refinery is
said to be 81 500 900.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-03-22
USED THEIR BOSSES. MONEY.
"A Board of Trade Firm Robbed by Two
Trusted Clerks.

"A DO0HSA VA sN0sAO - - hA ASoDOoU ny AWV
Trusted Clerks.
CHICAGO, March 21.-Lamson Broth
ers, big board of trade firm, it is re-
ported, lost $40, 900 to 100000 through
populations of Bert Smith and Bob
Whitaker, clerks, who bought large
amount OF wheat and charged it to the
firm, the loss accruing through the fall
in the price.
The two young men, it is asserted, be-
gan by making phenomenal profit on
the big rise in wheat to $1.1S, in August
last, winning $32, 900 on $50 Of their own
money which they had luckily placed.
This sum they divided, reserving
half for future operation on the board,
and spending the other half in riotous
living. The $4,000 capital was wholly
wiped out in the long decline which set
in, and the two daring scalpers, hoping
for a turn, resorted to frauds against
their employers, into which they were
daily Obliged to plunge deeper. The
deal which finally swamped them was
the purchase Of 800, 600 bushels at 95
cents. Today the market touched S326.
Smith was cashier and Whitaker had
Los Angeles herald., 1892-03-22

charge of the accounts of the customers
of the firm. Both young men enjoyed
the full confidence Of their employers,
and were thus enabled with greater
facility to use their employers money to
speculate. As enc of the clerks OF the
firm said today, "they have been thor
ough-going sports since they began op-
erations on their own account with their
employers money, and it was nothing
at all for them to change clothes three
times day, donnlng stylish suit each
time"
Los Angeles herald., 1892-03-22
Fatal Boiler Explosion.

ST. LOUIS, March 2l.-A boiler at the
works of the Laclede Fire Brick com.
pany, in a suburb of the city, this after
noon exploded, killing Larry Hussey,
Reynolds Dieboke, Joseph Beckley and
John Daubuceti, and seriously injuring
Frank Zeger, Morgan Imman, James
Somerfeld and John Pellel. Several
other men were slightly hurt. The boiler
was one of battery of six, and the ex-
plosion was caused, it is supposed, by it
having run out of water and receiving a
sudden influx of cold water.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-03-22
An Ohio Bank Closed. g..

PAINEsvILLE, O., March 2l.-The
Painesville Savings and Loan Associa-
ton bank has closed it's doors. The de-
positors generally are working people,
who are crowding around the building,
threatening violence to the officials.
Col. R. q. Page, we'll known in railway
circles, and one of the most prominent
capitalists of Northern Ohio, is at the
head of the concern. No figures are OBJ
tainable.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-03-22
A Fatal Collision.

WHEELING, w. Va, March 21.-A
local freight with passenger car at
tached, collided with coal train on the
Monopgahela River road this afternoon,
causing bad wreck. M. S. Strather
of Paramount was pinned under car
stove and burned to death. Frank D.
Watson, r. E. L. Bowie, Daniel Cart
wright and Brakeman Bump were seri-
ously injured,
Los Angeles herald., 1892-03-22
Deserving Praise.

We desire to say to our citizens that for years
we have been selling DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, DR.. Kings New Life Pills,
Bucklen's Arnica Salve and Electric Bitters,
and have never handled remedies that sell as
well, or that have given such universal satis-
faction. We do not hesitate to guarantee them
purchase price If tory results do not fol-
low their use. These remedies have won their
great popularity purely on their merits. G. F.
Heinzeman, druggist.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-03-22
Mills Getting There.

AUSTIN, Tex, March 21.-If indica-
tions count for anything. Roger @. Mills
will be elected senator from Texas to-
morrow. 1t will not be surprising if
Senator Chiffon withdraws and leaves
the field undisputed to Mills. Governor
Hogg appointed Chiffon to succeed
Reagan when the latter resigned to ac-
cept the craftsmanship of the state rail-
Wav commission.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-03-22

We call your attention to our immense line of
Ladies' Low Shoes which, for variety of STYLE can
not be equaled in Southern California Being
leaders in footwear in this section of the countrv
it is but natural that we should handle the verv
best productions of the finest makes of shoes in
the land. Quality unequa1ed; prices always con-
sistent with frst-cass goods.
Our sale of Boys Shirt-waists has attracted
multitude of careful buyers the past week, and
although the amount of these goods sold would
drain stores, still have an unlimited
supply, and will continue to sell them at the
same low prices.
HERE ARE BARGAINS:
Good durable Waists, 15c, 2oc 25c, 35c, 4oc,
and soc.
MOTHERS FRIEND WAISTS, 35c.
Laundered Star Shirtwaists, &c.,
AND STILL THEY COME
Imported French Percae Shirts, Collars pair
Cuffs, sizes IA to 7, reduced from 81 50 to 75c
We never disappoint.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-03-22
Express Employees Arrested

PORTLAND. Ore, March 21.-John R.
Mcintyre, agent of the Northern Pacific
Express company at Tacoma, and w. D..
Stewart, cashier, we're arrested here to-
day on the charge of robbing an express
box of $2500 at Tacoma a week ago.
They will have hearing in the justice
court tomorrow. Both men deny any
knowledge of the theft.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-03-22
Fatal Flames.

SLEEPY EYE, Minn., March 2l.-News
of a terrible disaster six miles south of
Springfield, has reached here. A house
took fire late last night, and five chill
dren of man named Leahy we're burned
to death. The Oldest was about %.
Leahy himself was fatally burned.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-03-22
Winter Eingere,

LocKHAvEN, Pa, March 21.-Last night
was one of the coolest of the winter in
this section, the mercury ranging from
zero here to five below at Bellefonte.
DEs MONIES, Ia., March PA severe
blizzard is raging in northern Iowa.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-03-22
A nIissing salvationist.

SANTA Rosa, CAL, March 21.-A
woman by the name of Annie Fish, we'll
connected in this county, recently
joined the Salvation army. She disap-
peared week ago last Saturday and
has not been seen or heard of since.
Her brother-in-law, named Wright, has
made a thorough search, but without
result. 1t is feared the woman was
demented and drowned herself in the
oraoly
Los Angeles herald., 1892-03-22

Look here. upon this picture, and on that.
One a happy boy, dancing and jumping with
his little friends. The other bent with suffer
ing and pain. The happy child's mother uses
Salvation Oil. All druggists sell 1t at % cents
Los Angeles herald., 1892-03-22

New suits at 125 w. Third at. Select
from our large new stock and you are
sure to be fitted. Getz, Fine Tailoring.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-03-22
DAMAGED nv Fire

Damag1U by F1r6,
BosToN, March 22-Henderson Broth
ers' carriage factory was damaged $780,
600 by fire early this Tuesday, morn
ing
Los Angeles herald., 1892-03-22
BELTS g. SILENT,
Real Estate, Loans ana Investments

Cor. BROADWAY AND SECOND SITS.
Can you buy 1000 acres at $50 per acre, close
to Los Angeles? We have it. Less than 20
miles from the city, near Buena Park: best of
soil :les level and is crossed by both the South
ern Pacific and Santa Fe railways. The only
close to this city which is yet to be had at $50
per acre, on easy terms.
Also, two other townsite or colony propo-
sitions, one of 300 and one of 1000 acres.
BELTS l. SILENT, Cor Second and Broadway.
% I'm
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a. SCHMIDT,
MERCHANT .. TAILOR,
WORKMAN BLOCK,
230R SOUTH SPRING ST., Rooms AND z.

Having returned to Los Angeles after an alb
seuce of year, am prepared to show to my
former patrons and the public in general one
and Domestic Goods ever brought to this city.
Being desirably located, and only a small rent,
I can afford to make stylish suits of superior
workmanship at price much lower than those
who conduct large stores and pay high rents.
ALL WORK GUARANTEED. 80 I'm
Los Angeles herald., 1892-03-22

Special attention given to the performance Of
all dental operations in the evening by the use
of Special System of Electric Lights. All
work guaranteed Prices consistent with First.
class work.
Office Hours-S am. to s m. Evening
hours. to pm.
DR.. J. A. CRONKHITE Dentist,
455 SOUTH BROADWAY
1-20 3m Corner Fifth street.