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The herald., 1893-09-13

due bill for SIG. When the thild month
came due, Mr.. Powers asked:
A"What DO you want for that Thousand
Islands view OF yours, that's in the
rotunda ?" .
III wanttwo thousand"
ypn won't get IT, vsaid Mr.. Powers.
4 will giveyon fifteen hundred for 1t. II
that ia satisfactory, send 1t up to my
houee."
The picture went to Mr.. Powers
house and thenex day Mr.. Powers
sent q check to the young man for $500,
less three months rent. The young
artist kept steadily at work and one day,
nearly year later, Powers came to the
young man with check for $500 in his
hand.
81 sold your picture for $2500, and Pm
going to divide the profits with you.
There is $1,000 proft-$500 for you and
ns much for me-"
. A poor, sickly-looking fellow came in
from the Adirondack and hired $40
room from him, paying the Il rat month %
rent in advance. He at once finished
up two pictures and went to framer's q
store to get chem framed before putting
them on Rexhibition in the rotunda.
The frames were to cost s65 and the
frame-maker was poor man himself
go ahead with the job" said Mr..
Powers abruptly, .I'll see you don I
lose anything by it,"
"We-l-l," said the man, "I thought
the man might go away without being
able to sell q picture and would lose
my money"
You'll lose nothing" said Powers.
but II ever he leaves the block, he'll
go out on ice," he added in whisper.
The man died two months later and
Powers gave out. that the week receipts
OF the gallery would go to his widow.
After deducting the pictdre framers'
bill, Powers gave her some $50 and eaid !:
Set price on those two pictures in
the rotunda." a4
WELL" sobhed the widow, II want
$500 for one and 5000 for the other"
"Pll take ,em both," eaid Powers,
curtly. HERE'S check for $14O0."
The poor woman was profuee in her
gratitude.
Don't say a word" said Powers.
"Give me your address. You may hear
from me- again."
The poor widow went back to her
relatives. Nearly a year elapsed and
she got a check OF 5000 from Mr.. Powers,
stating that he had sold both pictures
Tor $4,000 and begging her acceptance Of
his profit in the transaction.
And now having gone "all around
Robin Hood's barn" to chow the neces-
sity Of such an institution in our midst
and the eligibility of Los Angeles as an
artists headquarters, l conclude by ask
ing the question;
Who will be the James Powers OF Los
Angeles? THE OLD MAN.
The herald., 1893-09-13
THE COUNTY TAX RATE.
THE SUPERVISORS DECIDE ON
WHAT Is WILL BE.
A Considerable Increase Over tho Rate
of Last Year = The Details
the Changes to Bo
Made.

The board Of supervisors have practi.
cally decided OH the tax levy rate, al.
though they have not formally an
nounced it. Tho rate as they have fig
urged it will be Sl.S3T, state and
county; 80 cents road rate; S16S16
county rate outside of municipalities.
This rate Ia made, although the state
rate is IA 2 cents higher than before.
Also, this year the taxes,are; levied on a
SIC, ,000,O0 asHessmSnti vwa1ereas it was
$74, 900, 600 last year.
The board hapq Rguys%25H0the bond
taxes by dividing the thSSOtiirE.i OtsiinrE.ing fund
neutrality-suspicious. eightoparts, the
payments to rssnaoverseiHht years.
The rate fixed blythe board last year
was $l.2QhiHsideD eitiea, pa Seents road
tax, and $is 49, euteide clsies}ssand by the
proposed rate for the enau auing yeai the
increase IN Is o. 'eents inside and 181a
cents outside.5cS ssaasgitsk ,e
The herald., 1893-09-13
THE WHITTIER CADETS.

They Are Over Their yacation-Thenks
from Tho Trustees.
The Whittier cadets, and the girl in
mates have had fine time at Catalina,
and are now home.
At meeting of the Board of Trustees
of the Whittier State School, held in
Whittier Sept. 9th, 1898, the following
was unanimously adopted:
Whereas, In the year 1892, the South
ern Pacific Company. gave all OF the
boys and officers of the State School, to
the number of over 300, free transpor-
tation from Whittier to San Pedro and
return; and
Whereas. At the same time the Ban
ming Brothers, who own Catalina Island,
gave the said members OF the said school,
Tree transportation by steamer from San
Pedro to Catalina Island and return,
and also gave them free camping ground,
fuel and water; and
Whereas, During the present year
the Southern Pacific Company, have
given transportation to the children Of
both boys and girls' departments of the
Whittier State School, to the humber of
nearly 500. aud all the officers, from
Whittier to San Pedro and return: and
Whereas. The Banning Brothers.
have also during this eeason given free
transportation from San Pedro to Cata-
7 lima Island and return to both the bows
department and the girls department,
and also again given free camping ground
and free fuel and free water; and
Whereas, Such transportation has
been performed with such great care
that no child has met with the slightest
accident; and
Whereas, The eaid transportation
thus voluntarily donated to the children
OF the State School, would, il paid for at
regular rates, have amounted to nearly
100000; therefore, bs it
~; Resolved that We deem it our pleasant
duty on behalf OF the boys and girls OF
the Whittier State school and on behalf
Of their fiends throughout the state.
which includes every humane person in
California. to extend to the Southern
Pacific Company, shrough Mr.. ]. A.
Muir, the superintendent of their Los
Angeles division, who personally at
tended to the transportation by rail,
and to the Banning Brothers, through
Mr.. I, Ii. Lowe, their assistant freight
and passenger agent, who directed the
transportation by steamer, owe sincere
thanks for their thoughtful generosity
towards these children and the officess
ofsthis school.
Resolved, That copy of this action
4ot the Board of Trustees be spread upon
the minutes and q copy be sent to the
Southern Pacific Company, through Mr..
]. A. Muir, the superintendent of their
j. Ns A huro a. " - ,s.s ~ ~ a. Ran
The herald., 1893-09-13
MATTERS IN THE COURTS
RECEIVER BRODTBECK OF THE
CITY BANK RESIGNS.
VIM. j. Washbnrm Appointed in His
Place Several Divorce Cases-A
Girl Sent to Whittier-New
Cases Fiiee-Nots.

Judge Shaw, yesterday, In accordance
with the proceedings some weeks agc
before him, acccpten the resignation o.
Otto Brodtbeck as receiver OF the City
Bank and appointed in his place Will
liam J. Wsshburn, the president of the
East Side Bank. The bond OF the new
receiver, who has the same powers and
duties as the former, was fixed by the
court at s75, 900.
Isabel Ramirez, a comely looking
young girl of IA years, was committed
to the Whittier school by Judge Shaw
yesterday afternoon. She is an orphan
and was in the Catholic orphans' home
from the time che was years old until
recently. After che left she was cared
for by the Santa Cruz family, and later
at the Ransom home, but had become
somewhat unmanageable.
Henry Vyar, indicted for perjury, and
J. Milton Haley, for forgery, were before
Judge Shaw yesterday, but their ar
ragnment was continued until this
morning.
Judge Clark yesterday granted de-
cree OF divorce to George Turner from
Mrs. Kissie Pearl Turner, on the ground
OF deaertion.
G. F. A. Last was appointed special
administrator yesterday by Judge
CLARK, of the estate of Geo. Grimminger,
his bond being fixed at $4,000.
John F. Keffeli, young man born in
Saxopy, was se;ndged insane before
Judge Shaw yesterday and committed
to the asylum at Highlands. He is the
man who drove at full speed along Tenn
pie street few days ago and upset. He
believes he was killed in the upset. He
also thinks he is God and can run the
world.
A change of venue was granted bv
Judge Shaw yesterday in the case oi
Bohn va. Grace.
Judge Van Dyke yesterday granted q
decree OF foreclosure for SIS, ,299 SO in the
case of M. G. Gordon vs. r. H. Innes,
ct al.
Judgment for $500 damages and the
restitution of a section of land was or
dered by Judge Van Dyke yesterday in
the case of L. t. Rogers vs. j. II.
Sesrle ct al.
Hedley v. Parker, a native of Eng.
land, was admitted to citizenship yes-
terday by Judge Van Dyke.
The divorce case of Mrs. Nanine Du
Bois vs. Ernest Du Bois, was on trial
before Judge Van Dyke yesterday. The
ground upon which decree was asked
was desertion. The court continued
the case for further testimony.
NEW CASES.
Preliminary papers in the following
new cases were filed yesterday in the
county clerk office.
]. B. Hollawav VS.. Barbara Hammil
ct al. Suit for s679.60 on q contract.
Hattie Hathaway vs. r. O. Shaw.
Suit for 1865 85 on promissory note.
Southern California Railway Company
We. Elijan Hawes ct al. Suit to quiet
the title to lots IL. 10. 81, %, 25, 27 and
80, block r, Also tract.
State Loan and Trust company OF Los
Angeles We. A. Hickok and w. III, Ger.
main. Suit for 1884 on a promissory
note.
Divorce suits have been commenced
by ]. NJ. Morgan VS.. 7. w. Morgan,
Elizabeth S. Dolben VS., John s. Dalhen
The herald., 1893-09-13
SUNSET BOULEVARD.

Plans for the Driveway Ready for the
City Council.
The city engineer has prepared maps
and plans which will be presented to
the council at its next meeting, show
ing the route of the proposed Sunset
boulevard. This boulevard was frat
proposed several years ago, but has re-
Gently taken on an aspect that shows a
probable early completion.
The boulevard begins at the Sisters
hospital, near Echo park, following
thence along the line of the old Los An
geles and Pacific railway to the north
ern city limits. It is proposed to even
tually extend the boulevard to the
Soldiers home, by the way OF the foot
hills. The extent to which plans are
made out at presentis two miles long.
The boulevard will be 100 feet wide,
and it is proposed to make it one of the
beat and most unique driveways on the
Pacific coast.
The project is backed by several
wealthy persons. and it is expected the
city will also take active steps to aid it.
Nervous headaches promptly cured by
The herald., 1893-09-13
21b Raward.

Off & Vaughn, druggists, corner
Fourth and Spring streets, are author
lied to refund the above in any case that
single bottle oi Smiths Dandruff
Pomade fails to cure. Never known to
fail Try IT,
The herald., 1893-09-13
A NAUGHTY LETTER

Which 1t 10 Charged Riverside Girl
Wrote TO q. L. Hanson
Christina Pierson was arrested yester-
day at Riverside and brought to this
c't- r-c- T" che-~a nf mailing an obscene
The herald., 1893-09-13
Marriage Licenses,

Marriage licenses were issued yester-
day in the county clerks Office to the
following persona:
Morgan Price, aged 81, a native OF
Mississippi and Johanna Walter, aged
60, a native of Germany, both residents
of Fairmont.
John w. Kelley. aged 81, native of
New York. and Maria Ehlers, aged "a. a
native of Illinois, both residents OF Los
Angeles.
Gus O. Boyer, aged 26, a native Of
New York and resident of Los Angeles,
and Jennie Hendrickson. aged 81, a
native OF Norway and resident of Salt
Lake.
The herald., 1893-09-13

Nervous headaches promptly cured by
Bromo- 5eltzsr-trial bottle 10 CTS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-18
Medded NJ Xatnral Brldcc.

NATURAL BRIDGE VA. May i7-Spe-
cial-This morning az Z o'clock. at the
residence of the brides father Miss Saule
w. Bailey. the popular daughter of our
townsmaR L. r. Bailey Esq. was mar
ried 90 Mr. j. T.. Townes. formerly of
Martmsvlle. Henry county. Va, and now
"a successful travelling salesman for "a
wholesale tobacco house of Christians
bug. Va.
The bride and groom. accompanied by
Hlr. j. s. Towncs and daughter. left ON the
Norfolk and Western s o'clock train for
NdTtiusville.
on last Saturday Colonel Parsons opened
free 20 am Rockbridge county people the
gatc-house or entrance 90 the bridge. and
the result was a great day of pleasure.
10 is estimated that near one thousand
persons spent the day here He also
opened and lighted new cave, just added
90 the list of the many natural attrac-
tious OF this property.
The Republicans Of this county have
nominated Charles j. Nair. ex-postmaster
of GLASGOW and nov manager Of Natural
Bridge hotels and w. =. Sandridge. ex-
postmaster Of Goshen. for clerks Of the
county ard circuit courts respectively,
ana ere making q fight TO carry the
county. although 1t went 500 Democratic
last fall.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-18
Mnnlh Nnt nc plctnled TO.


General John Tyler The SON ana private
secretary of President Tyler. is reported
as giving the fonoVug story about his
fathers relations t0 bis Cabinet
"When my father succeeded 10 the
presidency Doe continued President Har-
rison's Cabinet in office until he found
fhat they war. working against him.
His first Cabinet meeting was held on
the dav succeeding the death of President
Harrison, and it. was. perhaps. the most
remarkable Cabinet meeting held in ms
tory When du The mamb rs were pres
emit and the doors Were closed, Danlrl
Webster. the Secretary of state arose
and addressed my father say ihf. 'ii.
President, j suppos" you lh''-u I'D GARRY
out the ideas and customs OF your pre-
decessor. and That this ADMINISTRATION
inausurated hy President llIl''i mar
r-ou VIII continue in '"t 7"lll' '','- ~,
policy ON WHO" Dc mas D'a'' III"
nthl ,,.,
MY l'in'r '.''" i-.,i
ms head almost ''l4.,'''.'' .''' 49,
aI ''I' .' 80, ,... ,, tti.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-18
ARMY BILL COMPROMISE.
Conference of Leaders a. To the Attitude OF
the Government 10 the Reichs ag.

BERLIN. May 17-At a Cabinet Council
held to-day Chancellor CaprivL General
Won Kaltenbern-S tachau, Prussian Min
lister Of War. and Freiherr Won Naltzahn.
Imperial Secretary OF the Treasury are
reported 10 have spoken az length con-
corning the attitude OF the Government
toward the new Reichstag I'm the matter
Of the Army bill. The decision is under
stood TO be that the Government shall
present a bill drawn on the line Of the
Huene compromise. The money required
by the increase OF the peace effective
the Government hopes 20 obtain by raising
the taxes on beer and spirituOus liquors.
The Bresaular-Zeitung says that the Gov
eminent has postponed until July the
maneuvers Of the reserves and laudwehr
IN order that the men may be free next
month 10 vote. While speaking 10 the
Veterans Association I'm Heidelberg on
Tuesday evening the Grand Duke OF
Baden urged the obligation Of German
citizens 10 be loyal and trustful toward
the Government. At the same time. SAYS
the BuergurZeitung, he directed attention
TO the fact that the war Of lS10-'u was
won more by superiority OF training than
By superiority OF numbers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-18
MR. GKADSf0NE HOOTED
by Ultra Tories at the Prince Of Wales
Reception.

LONDON, May 1.-THE reception Of
the Prince Of Wales at the Imperial In
stitute to-day was iu every way succe $50
fuf. The Duke OF York and tile Princess
May were cheered repeatedly by the
thousands of guests.
Mr.. Gladstone was present, looking tired
and irritated A hostile demonstration
was made by some of the ultra-Iorles
when he appeared. The demonstration
was comparatively mild at first but lt
increased rapidly I'm volume and iuso-
lence. Despite the fact That he is Prime
Minister and was the Prince of Wales
guest. he was received eventually with
"A storm Of hooting and Kissing wherever
and when he was recognized. Before Mr.
Gladstone appeared the 5000 or -,ro
persons at the reception were IN the hest
temper. There was "a bcWilderiug con-u-
sion Of magnificent tJilettes when slo" n
the exceptionally high social standing or
the guests. The Duke of Cambridge,
Duke and Duchess of Fife, Prince ana
Princess Christian, Duke and ou'h-ss
OF Connaupht. Duke and Duches5 OF
Teck. Lord Salisbury. groups Of minister's
and ex-ufnistcrs. neribers of Parliament
and generals of the army, most IF them
accompanied by thei' families. WHe min
glad in am hextrioable tausla As ram
was threatening the finest pert oI the
display was confined TO The gallery.
AS the royal procession moved through
the galleries. with the police pushl lS
back the crowds 90 clear the way, a roar
Of hurrahs arose and such general enthu-
siasm and good nature were app3f 'nl
that hose who had been appreh'u7lFe or
a demon stration against Mr. Gl1d7,oae
believed that the danger vas pass d. AS
the Prime Minister came ln view the
temper of the crowd changed instantly.
At first a few misses were heard tH'H
half suppressed lToaning. AS De Pro
eeedcd the hootius and h'ssidg SVEN 'd
10 "A great uproar. which the Liberals put
down with their counter cheers.
The opinion most universally expressed
TONIGHT I'm London IS that tine demoastid-
tion was not only lissraceful exhibition
of partisanship. but also a direct insult
IN Inc Prince of Wales. with whom the
Prime Minister had just dined no the
institute I'm company with the visitors
from India. It is said that Air. Gladstone
abseutcd himself from the exercises at
the opening of the institute. In accordance
with the advice of friends, who believed
that If he appeared, bee would Doe hooted
The Times regards the demonstration
against ar Gladstone at the Imperial
INSTITUTE ass wamentable fact" "1he
event was regrattable.' says the Times,
because. after an. Mr.. Gladstone was
the guest Of the Prince OF Wales. The
demonstration was not organized hoN-
ever. but was a spontaneous and IRE
pressibIe breach of the conventions OF
society"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-18
4 Straight Democrntlc Ticket.

NORFOLK, VA May I7-Special.-
For the first time in twelve years the
Democrats Of Norfolk county have a
straight party ticket for county officers.
and having carried the county i'm the
presidential election. should be able TO
win ON the 18th Of this month. The most
prominent Office TO be voted for is that
Of county clerk, which IL worth about
$1,000 per annum. Dr. H. S. Etheridge
the Democratic nominee. is Ii gentleman
OF ability and high standing in the coun-
~ popular with all classes. while his
opponent on the Republican ticket has
fought the Brown faction for several
years. and that faction Will fight him
In this election. and as they polled twice
as many votes I'm November as were
polled by Martins faction. there can be
no doubt of Or. Ethridgc's election. unless
treachery is resOrted TO by prominent
Democrats. The air is full OF rumors OF
treachery. and a warm time is looked
for. Those in charge Of each precinct
VIII be held 10 strict account OF their
stewardship
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-18
UyF4IRNEss cHfRGED.
Another Testy and Bitter Debate on the
Iri.h Home Knle Iill.


LONDON. May 1.-THE second clause
Of the Irish Home Rule bill comforting
the authority ON the Irish legislature To-
enact laws, was passed to-day lay "a vote
OF 81 90 22l in tine committee oi the House
of Commons. as amended by the adoption
of Sir Henry James Of the amendment,
10 the effect that the supreme power oI
On. Imperial Parliament should remain
undiminished by any proviso of the Home
Rule bill
The debate preceding the division was
both testy and bitter Chairman MelIor
repeatedly called the members 10 order
when General Goldsworthy (Conserya-
tivel. who was the last speaker sat down
a dozen members Of the opposition arose
10 claim the floor
Before The chairman had time 10 recos-
niZe any OF those who We're anxious 10
sneak. Dr. rIacGreg0r, Liberal member
for Inverness-shire. moved the closure.
The motion was carried by vote of -'i
10 900. Then followed the division on the
second clause. resulting as before stated.
The application Of the closure incensed
the members Of the opposition and Mr.
GOschen. the former chancellor OF the
exchcquer under Lord Salisbury offered
a motion. amid great excitement. 20 PEE
mort progress. Mr. G0schen attacked
the Government on the ground that 4f.
Fowler. president of the local Govern
ment board. who was the only Minister
who had spoken I'm the discussion had
spoken at such n stage that mo- opportum-
ty was given 20 the opposition 10 reply
20 his utterances.
Mr.. Gladstone repudiated the suggestion
Of unfairness on the part Of the Govern
ment. He said that he had adhered 90 me
rule never 20 propose or vote FOR ine
closure when the speech preceding the
motion for closure was that of Minister.
Several members here attempted 20
speak, and great disorder prevailed angry
cries and counter cries being heard ln
different parts of the house. Chairman
Mellor repeatedly appealed for order. but
his appeals were unheard, and az length
AIr. Goschen's motion was defeated by
vote of 90 70 pa.
Lord Randolph Churchill. speaking ~
Reading this evening. said that Mr. Glad
stone had informed the leading Liberals
of Midlothian. that he would not contest
the constituency again. This decision
said Lord Randolph. proved that MT.
Gladstone realized what revolution or
feeling had been produced against him
by the Home Rule bill.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-18
Trlerrnn hic Breyities.

VIENNA. May 17.+Emperor Franz
Joseph talegraphed 10 Prague this even
ing an order closing the present session
of the Bohemian Diet.
CHARLESTON, S. c.. May 1.-THE
fishing smack Mary T.. Jenkins foundered
on the uarrows to-day. Two colored men
belonging 10 the crew were drowned.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. May H-The
Oakland ferry-boat Bay city last night
ran down white hull boat containing
five persons. All were drowned.
WASHINGTON, ID. c.. May 17.-About
225 employees I'm the Government Print
ing Office have been relieved from duty
and granted fUHoushs. This is the COM
mencemeut of the usual reduction which
occurs during the congressional interim.
CONNEAUT. o.. May 1.-THE tug
Continental and "A sc0w were washed out
into the lake from the harbor az o'clock
this morning and foundercd. Seven men
and two women on board We're drowned
Seven of the nine were I'm sight when the
boat went down.
COLUMBIA. S. c.. May E.-Governor
Tuman committed the sentence of LEVEL,
the Charleston wife murderer. to impri-
sonment for life. The commission ape
pointed 90 pass upon bis sanity having
disagreed. the Governor gave the prisoner
the benefit Of the doubt.
BIRMINGHAM. ALA. May IA spec
cial from Meridian. Miss. says that Ma
son Smythe. a brakeman on the Mobile
railroad. to-day received news from
ENGLAND that rich uncle had died lcaV-
ing him a million and half dollars.
Smythe's sister. who lives near Jackson.
and each OF her eight children, are also
belueathed similar amounts.
Tn. fule
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-18
MANUAL CONVENTION
THE PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL
CHURCH or NORTH CAROLINA.
Miss Emery, OF the Woman's Auxiliary
Delivers an Address-The other
speakers-Other News.

RALEIGH, N. c.. May H.-Special.-
The annual convention Of the Protestant
Episcopal Church OF North Carolina is
being held I'm Christ Church. this city,
and IS largely attended. At 10 o'clock \.
NJ. a meeting was held in the church for
the purpose Of organization. At IL o'clock
the ciergymen repaired TO the chapel
where they invested themselves in their
surplices and formed In procession the
Bishop. preceded by HIS chaplain bearing
his crozier. bringing up the rear OF the
column After they entered the church
yard an open column was formed ana
the Bishop passed down through the
line into the church, followed by the rest
Of the clergy the choir, congregation, and
procession all singing After passing i'm
NJ the north door of the church they en-
tered the chancel. and had the usual
services Of the church. the opening SER
mon being preached by the Rev. Mr..
Towers, of the Chapel of the Cross,
Chapel Hill.
At 4.30 this afternoon the Bishop de-
livered his annual address. and at 5;3J
o'clock Miss Emery, general secretary Of
the Woman's Auxiliary, delivered an adj
dress.
At $50 tonight there was a meeting
I'm the church I'm the interests Of 81. An
drews brotherhood. at which addresses
were delivered by several prominent
clergymen of this city.
Governor Elias Carr, Captain 3 A.
Ashe. Colonel S. Med. Tate. +. H. Bus
bee Esq. and w c. Stronach, ESQ,
committee I'm charge, were engaged to-
day I'm completing the list Of the escort
of honor OF jefferson Davis remains
through this State. 4 large number Of
names were added. and an official list
will be given out for publication to-mor-
row.
heavy frost fen here this morning.
and much cotton was killed. The Geld
weather of the past few days has done
much damage 10 cotton.