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The herald., 1894-04-16
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The early traditions concerning the
city of Damascus are curious and inter-
esting, even though untrustwerthy and
contradictory. BY some Of the ancient
writers it was maintained that the city
stands on or near the site of tho garden
Of Eden, and Just outside there is a
beautiful meadow of red earth from
which, it is said, God took the material
from which he created Adam. This
field is called Ager Damascenus, and
near its center there formerly stood a
pillar which was said to mark the pre-
else spot where our first parent was Gre
ated. A few miles out there is an emil
nence called the Mountain of Abel, sup
posed by some to DO the place where the
first two brothers offered their sacri-
fees, also the spot where the first rSur
der was committed. The most interest
ing spot pointed out, however, is about
three leagues from the city, where an
old ruin is shown which all tho orient
believe to be the tomb of Cain. The
traditions respecting this famous spot
are known to antedate the Christian era
by several hundred years. Up to the
time Of Vespasian the interior of the
tomb is said to have been lighted and
warmed by one of the ever burning"
lamps so commonly used by the an
clients. st. Louis Republic.
The herald., 1894-04-16
Human Pfrs.

Poverty is no crime, but the filthy
Eays and filthy lives Of many people are
criminal, and this Interpretation should
be put upon the wholesale disregard of
hygienic surroundings by the authori-
ties. The man who throws dead ami
NAL into the alley is held amenable TO
the laws Of the land, while the woman
who lets all sorts Of filth accumulate
within her house is protected by the
door Of her house. But sho should not be.
We will not approach the point Of
eradicating diseases which are eradica-
bic. until we 90 at the work at tho right
human pigs, and they are not SO scarce
as to excite wonder either These must
be handled by the usual means of abat-
ing nuisances, and if the healthy woll
being Of community depends upon
housekeeping by the strong arm of the
law, why, in goodness name, let it come
to that
There is great problem that our age
is rot likely to settle, and it rolates to
the welfare of the poor, for they are
with US always Poverty stalks abroad
Ia the land, and to rolieve it calls for a
new deal somewhere. This great ques-
ton the wise men who mako our laws
will settle to their own but not to their
neighbors' satisfaction But the one
fact remains undisproved, and that is
that cleanliness is less expensive than
quarantine.--Dr. John A. de Armand
in Medical Bulletin.
The herald., 1894-04-16
THE REBEL JUNTA FLED.
PETERING OUT OF THE BRAZIL
IAN REVOLUTION.
A Report That AKelio Has Taken Refuge
ON . British ship-kOuting of
the Insurgents at Rio
GrAnde do sui.

New YORK. April 15.-The Herald's
Rio de Janeiro special says the rebel
junta has fed TO the south. The loyal
authorities have been reinstated in
Parana. The land forces under General
Salgado are fleeing toward Rio Grande
via Paso de Gogen. Colonel Pina's
forces have been scattered near Porto
Allegro. ,a8ay
A report has been received here that
Admiral Msllo had taken refuge on the
British gunboat Beagle, off the coast of
Uruguay, but 1t has not yet been con-
firmed.
President Peixoso has extended the
state of siege until June 30th.
The epidemic of yellow fever in the
capital is abating.
In the repulse of the rebels at Rio
Grande do Sui the fighting lasted four
days, the heavy guns on the ships
throwing shot and shell into the forts.
The government forces were reorSanized
and 9 general engagement was fought.
The battle lasted four hours and re-
suited in the defeat Of the rebels, al
though the government losses were
heavy. The loyal troops lost 160 killed
and Al prisoners, while the rebels es-
capped with 10 killed and as many
wounded. AS the rebels had been de-
Ieated they retired to the ships. The
squadron reorossed the bar at IL O'Clock
last night, under a heavy FIRE from the
forts.
New YORK, April 15.-The HERALD's
Montevideo special says: Portugal has
acceded to the demands of Argentina.
The commander of Albuquerque has
been ordered to return to Buenos Ayres
and deliver the Brazilian refugees to
Argentina. He has also been ordered
TO salute the Argentina flag. The cor
respondent is informed by government
officials that Admiral de Msllo has not
surrendered to Uruguay. With the Re-
nnhlina EspsrAqza. urano. .Milcstp and
twn othar vaaaAla laden with Nnal and
"a, 6O0 marines he eail0d north yester-
day, after landing General Salgado's di.
vision unarmed upon the coast of Uru-
quay near Santa Teresa the preceding
evening. General Martinez intimates .
that Mello sailed for Pernambuco, and
explains the separation of Salgado's
division by the fact that these men havs
q strong aversion TO going north.
The herald., 1894-04-16
BLOOD ON MS HANDS.
Strong Evidence That Professor Sand or
Murdered Billy Wootton.

Strong Evidence That Professor Sanders
Murdered Billy wootton.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 10 The Exam
iner has a special from Reedley, Fresno
county, saying: There were blood
stains on the hands of Professor San
ders when he returned home on the
night that William Wootton disap-
peared, and there was a big bonfire
burning in his door yard all that
night. 1t has already been told
that Sanders was strangely ex-
cited that night and could not
sleep. These things are not rumors,
They are statemedts made by Mrs. San
ders, wife of the man who ia now strong
ly suspected of the murder Of ''Uncle"
Billy Wootton, the rich rancher OF Squaw
valley. Mira. Sanders made these state
ments to Charles Rohlof only few days
after Wootton's disappearance. and in
the presence OF two reputable Witnesses,
and che said more than these things.
She said
'If you want to find what is left of
William Wootton, you must rake over
the ashes of that fire."
To this she added that II she were
ever missing they would know that her
husband had murdered her, and that ii
her body could not be found it would be
because her husband had burned 1t on
the same spot that was the alleged fun
erRl pyre OF the missing William Woot-
ton. To several persons Mrs. Sanders
told the story of her husbands strange
excitement when he came home that day
at midnight.
Sheriff Scott went to Los Angeles Fri
day night to see if the mythical
Knausch really had a bank account
there or had drawn check for $25, ,O0O
ON one of the banks, as Sanders says be
did, in order to pay William Wootton
for his ranch, the same ranch now in
the possession of Professor Sanders.
Before Scott went south he held a lengthy
consultation with Mr.. Nell, of the Visalis
lodge of Odd Fellows and with several
others who have bean investigating the
case. At this consultation the advisa-
bilisy of arreeting Sanders at once was
canyasssd. Sheriff Scott was for max
ing the arrest then and there,
but the Odd Fellows advised
against it. Finally, when Scott was as'
sured it would bs impossible for San
ders to run away, he consented tc
forego the arrest until his return from
the south. 1t is rather q safe prediction
that if Sheriff Scott finds no tangible
trace of the mysterious Knsuscb at Los
Angeles, the arrest OF Sanders will take
place in the next day or two on the
charge of murder.
The herald., 1894-04-16
NEWS FROM NEARBY TOWNS
Genuine Spring Weather at
RedOndO.
Many Sunday Visitors to the Sea-
side Resorts.
The Train-J umping Nuisance at PO'
nona-Prospects for a Good De-
oiduous Fruit Crop - San
BernardInO Notes.

POMONA, April 15.-Mr. Percy K
Bowles will give a dramatic reading at
the Hotel Green in Pasadena on next
Tuesday evening.
The Womans' club meets Monday
afternoon at 2:90 O'Clock, at the resi-
dence of Mrs. Oliver Young.
b. Frank Bond aud Miss Laura May
Holiday will be married Tuesday even
ing at the Christian church, at 8 O'Clock,
by Rev. Bowling.
A very pleasant "tamale sociaP was
given by the Epworth league last even
ing.
Howard A. Broughton returned from
a weeks visit to the midwinter fair this
morning.
Ben R. Crems and Miss Lena Suttel
were married in Los Angeles Wednes'
day. Both have been employed at Palo'
mares for some time.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. M. Keller, Mrs. H,
6. Tinsley, Miss S. Gilbert. Mrs. r. f,
House, Mr.. and Mrs. o. j. Brown and
Mr.. and Mrs. G. P. Patterson went to
Los Angeles yesterday to see Modjeska
in Magda.
The membership of the Methodist
church was increased today, by IL per
sons, at the morning service.
-Four young boys were yesterday car
ried before Judge Youngs, who gave
them q very sensible and wholesome
! talk on the subject of jumping on NOV
ing trains. A number of young boys
make this their daily sport, and some
day g horrible accident will be the re-
suit of this ioolishness.
/. Ill. Bixby, formerly OF Pomona, bui
nov resident of Pasadena, was here
today.
Pomona bids fair to eclipse all hel
previous efforts of past seasons in the
/ way of deciduoue fruits this year
Never has the prospect for an immenet
yield of fruits been so hattering as it il
at the present time. 1t is well WORTH
a trip through the orchards of thiI
valley Just to view them in full bloom
Growers are expecting good prices OF
account Of the severe weather that hal
been experienced in tbs east, and TAKE
it all in all, the outlook is very fat
tering.
Any one that is a stranger in oul
city and has not seen Pomona from
the top OF the San Jose hills hal
missed one of the most charming sights
that this valley affords. The view fren
the point la one of the finest to be had
of this entire valley that Californian
can possibly chow his eastern friends. Il
is a common sight on Sundays to ses
from 20 to 80 teams on top during the
afternoon at one time, besides the larg'
number afoot.
The herald., 1894-04-16
The stormiess Region.

In reply to the query of which is the
stormiest region Of the ocean Pearson s
Weekly says: Taking the question in
the ordinary sense of the words, this
evil distinction must be given to the
region lying about Cape Horn, Or Cape
Smoke, as it is aptly and with good
reason called by mariners. 1t is true
that no storms SO violent as the hurri-
canes Of the West Indies, the cyclones
of the North American Atlantic coast
or the typhoons of the China seas are to
be met with here
but, on the other hand, the waters
of Cape Horn have never been unvisited
by storms for more than a week or two
at a stretch within the memory of man.
Standing on the outpost Of the world,
Cape Horn is the meeting place of ocean
currents of very different temperatures
from the icy cold waters of the Antarctic
drift to the warmth Of the Brasil and Pc
ruvian return currents. The prevailing
winds are from tho northwest and west,
and these coming from the warm regions
of the acificcondenseintot the fogs which
sailors call Cape Horn blankets and
which are the sure forerunners Of storms
The extremely low Lowell to which the
glaciers of Terra del Fuego descend,
the perpetual copgelation of the subsoil,
the meeting Of conflicting winds Of very
different temperatures, are all direct or
indirect causes combining to mako this
the most constantly stormy region of the
world. -
The herald., 1894-04-16
REDONDO.
Plenty of visitors-Keosnt Arrivals 81


REDoNDo, April l5.-This genuine
spring weather led a great many to the
beach today, and the bath houses were
we'll patronized.
Dwight Whiting, esq, who has been
staying here all winter. left for his
ranch at Ell Toro, on the Santa Fe road,
yesterday afternoon.
DR.. Todd, after whom was named
Todd's valley, in Placer county, has
been staying here all winter, but will
spend his next summer in the mount
aims. The doctor is past the pstriarchai
age, but seems to enjoy excellent health
and is full of re eniniscences OF the earlier
days OF this state.
The following guests registered at the
Redondo hotel up to noon today: o. P.
Bassett, Mrs. w. F. Hunt, w. s..
PEBBLES, A. F. PEBBLES, B. f. Marshall,
Mr.. and Mrs. @. H. Marshall, Joseph
Rice. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Rosenfeld, Chi ).
cago; @. A. Logan, j. Merthin, Mrs.
Boetcher, Matte Dreyiuss. Los Angeles !;
A. B. Wyckoff, Seattle; Ina A. Wells,
San Bernardino; Mrs. A. Russell. st.
Paul; Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. Moses,
Pueblo; Mre. 0. f. Wamer, New York !;
Mrs. Cadwallader and daughter. Or.
Ehrn, Philadelphia; Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward Malhnkept, Edward Mallinkent jr.,
st. Lonia; ). G. Mudgett, Mrs. j. O.
Noyee, Mrs. Jas. H. Goodman, San
Francisco; Mr.. and Mira. R. A. Love
land, Michigan; Geo. K. Smith, San
Francisco; w. II. L. Oliver, Oakland.
The herald., 1894-04-16
TAX BACHELORS.
The Matrimonial Market Would BE
Boomed and Couamerne Benefited.

The MatFIm onial Market Would BE
Doomed and Commerce Benefited.
We commend the suggestion recently
offered by Baltimore woman to the ef-
feet that tax should be levied on bach
elors. There is something in this prop
osition that commends itself to the
Judicial mind. II does not, for instance,
attack social class. 1t makes no dis
elimination between the rich and the
poor. The idea is to tax every bachelor
who cannot show that he is unable to
marry because of having to support de-
pendent relatives to the extent of $40 per
annum. The estimate is that there are
100000 of marriageable bachelors in
the United States. and that at least
1000, 600 of these have no valid excuse
for their selfish and useless condition.
A tax of $40 per capita, therefore,
would yield SAC, 0,00O, 900. It could be col
lected without much expense. 1t would
do no great harm, and it would have the
merit of providing its own remedy for
those who felt unwilling to pay. If it
accomplished nothing else, it would COM
municate powerful boom to the matri-
AIOnAdl lidIkCb, anu DO3 III CNCiN QlO JllelD
the government lost, put at least 800
into general circulation. 1t might, to be
sure, divert some Of those thin but noisy
little rills that run to ice cream, soda
water, steamed oysters, theater tickets
and philopenas, but it would turn loose
whole torrents into the Golfers of the
butcher, the baker, the grocer, the
apothecary, the family physician and the
wet nurse. 4bt .t.d s4asga suss
And though undersuch a dispensation
the American youth might put on the
yoke of Hymen rather than be taxed as
renegade to that rosy deity, and though
government might thus be compelled to
seek elsewhere for q revenue, the revolu-
tion would 50 fill the land with new ac-
tivity, SO load the air with the perfume
of paregoric, and SO throng the parks
and sidewalks with nursemaids that the
whole nation would feel the impulse and
all mankind be made the happier and
better through its influence. Either the
treasurer would get revenue or society
be purified and population stimulated.
The real canse of the commercial de-
preston is want Of confidence, the hoard
ing of money, stagnation in trade and
dearth of investment, but with 1000, 600
of young brides moving into new quar-
ters, setting up Independent establish
ments and preparing for the responsible
ties and the consequences of wedloclk,
the wheels of industry would once more
begin to hum and the pulses Of business
go to beating with fresh force and vigor.
Washington Post.
The herald., 1894-04-16
WIND Ann aroRnr.


A Spell Of UnpleAspnt Weather at San
FrRnoisoo.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 15.--A wind and
sand storm Of unusual severity swept
over the city today. The Merchants
exchange reports that at o'clock this
morning the wind was blowing 80 miles
an hour at the Golden Gate. and
increased to 20 miles at
O'Clock this evening. The storm came
from the northwest. Incoming vessels
report a terrible storm. The steamer
Corona from San Diego had her cabin
and several staterooms flooded when
crossing the bar and later it poured into
the engine-room several times. There
were no accidents reported in the har-
Dor. but vessels took precautions and
had extra lines stretched. At
O'Clock the storm had subsided.
The herald., 1894-04-16
A New Kind Of Insurance.

Agent--Ah, good morning, Mr.. Talk.
ed-to-death. I've called to see you
about insuring You in my company.
want To-
Mr.. Talked-to-death-Oh, go away
] don't want any insurance. I'm al
ready
''But, sir, you don't understand.
This
mo, I tell you. I've been nearly
talked into my grave by insurance
agents, and'--
Aha, now we're talking business
That's just why you ought to take pol
icy in my company
What is your company"
"Why, it insures you against being
talked to death by insurance agents!'
Boston Traveller.
The herald., 1894-04-16
In the Court Of Appeals.

For the first time in the history of the
United States court of appeals in Chicago
woman has argued case. Miss Kate
Pier, hopractices law in Milwaukee, on
March ID argued before Judges Woods.
Baker and Seaman personal damage
suit against the Crane Elevator company,
which she won for her client in the lower
court, but which the company appealed.
The case was taken under advisement.
Miss Pier wore tight fitting gown of
black velvet and had big American
Beauty rose pinned on her bTeast.--Chi-
cago Dispatch.
The herald., 1894-04-16
SAN BERNARDINo.
The odd Follows Ftttingly Receive q
Past Grand Master.

The odd Follows Ftttingly Receive q
Past Grand Master.
SAN BERNARDINo, April 15.-Last
evening the DAD Fellows OF this city
and vicinity met at Odd Fellows hall to
meet the distinguished visitor, @. N.
Fox of San Francisco. past grand master
and president of the board of trustees of
Odd Fellows' home.
Judge Fox stated in his remarks that
he had visited Mound City and had
found there beautiful hotel and prop
erty admirably adapted to a home for
Odd Fellows. The site ia not de.
termined on, but its location near this
city is greatly desired by all classes Of
citizens.
The herald., 1894-04-16
KKATINGs.


Three-base hits cleveland, Franks~-.-,,.
Two-base bits Farley, A. Thomas, Kutz.
Struck out-By Thomas 4, by Lawhead 3.
Left on baFes-Keaungs, 3; stars, &. H43t
Ha.e on bllls-0ff OF Thomas 4, Lowhead g.
Umpire-Mr. Charles Grotzslnger.
scorer-Mr. Will Ward.
BASEBALL CHALLENGE. 3
The following challenge for baseball
match WAS sent the sporting editor Of
the HERALD yesterday. Perhaps come
of the ball enthusiasts can answer.
"The Los Angeles Browns would like to
hear from all baseball clubs in Southern
California--the Pacifics, Keatings or
Boyle Heights Stars preferred. Address
J. M. Alexander, III North Spring
street."
THE WRESTLING MATCH. -'e
The spectators who gathered Saturday
night to witness the wrestling match be-
tween Sebastian Miller, the strong man,
and Henry Wenzel, the wrestler, were
disappointed. The match did not take
place, owing to the small attendance
and other circumstances which made q
postponement better for all interested.
The match, however, was not declared
off. and will take place next Saturday
night. The light attendance was due
no doubt to the general finale celebrR-
tion Of Ia fiesta Saturday night.
QUESTION IN cRIBBAGE.
''SPoRTIEG EDITOR HERALD Would
you kindly advise me through your COL
umns ii. in game OF cribbage, would
have run Of four if my opponent played
a deuce. l five. he tray and four ?"
You would
CoRBETr is SAD.
Jim Corbett's heart is broken, for
while he occasionally appears in The
ring he does not want to be elassed az
real tough now. Recently he visited the
police headq in Cincinnati, and
while there detective took Corbett'e
measurement by the Bertillon system,
the measurements being as careful and
thorough aa those OF any criminal. Chief
of Police Deitsch ordered Corbett's meas-
urementH placed on record in the rogues'
gallery along with thieves, cmsthroats
and murderers. This was in accordance
with rule OF the police department.,
which compels all Bertillon measure
ments to go on record. Corbett entered
protest, but it did no good.
The foreign pugiists all seem to be
stuck "a America. Some months ago
Bob Fitzsimmons took out his citizen
ship papera, and last week Stanton Alb
bolt, the English lightweight, followed
hia example. Peter Maher. Charlie
The herald., 1894-04-16
Tho Raneer Bound North.

SAN DIEGO, April 15.-The U. s. S.
Ranger arrived tonight from Central
America via Acapulco, with a clean bill
of health from the latter port. An uu-
eventful voyage was reported. She
will proceed to San Francisco to fit out
for patrol duty on the Bering sea.
The herald., 1894-04-16
Santa Barbara Flower Festival.

SANTA BARBARA, April 15.-The an.
nual flower festival opens April 25th.
Notwithstanding the dry winter there
will be more flowers than ever. The
gardens are full of roses. Everything
points to the most successful carnival
ever vet held.
The herald., 1894-04-16

Mitchell and Billy Plimmer say they in
tend to do the same thing. and the worst
cockney of them all, Australian Jim
Hall, threatens to forswear Queen Vic
for Brother Jonathan.
The herald., 1894-04-16
LOCAL SPORTING CHIT CHAT,
Speedy Cyclists to Beat the Fair
Track Opening.
A Game of Baseball and Police Gun
Club Shoot.
The wrestling Matoh--A Baseball Chal-
longo Issued-fhe Race on
OrdinaFiss April
goth.

The bicycle races at Athletic park
Saturday were fitting revival OF wheel
ing in Southern California. While the
sport is practiced the year round 1t is
more generally enjoyed during the
spring and autumn seasons. For about
two months during the winter season
there is lull in cycling. but the quiet
is usually preceded and followed by
very enthusiastic interest in the sport.
From Portland to San Diego. including
every hamlet on the coast, there is no
sport more generally followed than
cycling. 1t 10 done not only a. a mat
ter of athletic sport, but for plsasure
and business. The coming season VIII
find double the number OF cyciers IN tne
field that were here laet year.
The old-time bicycle racing, that Of
riding the high or ordinary wheel, VIII
be reuurrected In this city by the Los
Angeles Athletic club. On the Goth
instant the wheelmen OF this prosperous
club will have a run to Santa Monica,
no safetiea to be allowed in the race.
The riders will be somewhat handi-
capped by the fact that since the safely
styie OF wheel has come into popularity
the use OF the ordinary has to a great
extent been abandoned. The race will
be full of excitement--if not accidents
from start to finish. .
San Francisco cycling men are all
astir over the opening of the midwinter
exposition track at the fair grounds on
the 28th inst. Four Of the speedieet
riders in America will participate. They
are Julian Bliss, Michael DernbefGef,
Walter Sanger and George III. Taylor. A
number Of Southern California riders
will take part in the races, including in
all probability Lewis Fox, Herb Nc
Crea. ID. A. Burke and young jenkins.
The Riverside wheelmen have under
consideration proposition 10 run re-
lay race between Los Angeles and San
Diego. The proposition 10 to have the
Los Angeles, Riverside and San Diego
clubs furnish men to run the race.
which 1t is proposed to bring off within
tine next three weeks. Full particulars
will be given as soon as they have been
decided upon.
POLICE GUN CLUB SHOOT.
The Police Gun club, under Captain
johnson, held shoot yesterday at the
range of Company @, N. G. O., to whom
the members feel indebted for the use
OF the grouuds. Several members OF the
club we're unable to participate. while
Officers Singleton and Bell, who are not
club members, took part. Singleton
made tie score with Captain johnson.
The ehOot was for prizes and resulted aE
fAll
The herald., 1894-04-16

Asingle n@rcsl rLQisiles lrom one two
hundredths to one cne-hundredth OF a
grain of phosphorus for its production.
yet the consumption OF matches is SO
large that it is estimated that tho total
Of 1900 tons is less than tho amount
consumed n Europe in sheir manufac-
The herald., 1894-04-16
poMoE aUN CLUB SHOOT.
follow
Y-t....-
RAsERALL MATTERS,

The Boyle Heights Stare defeated the
Kestings by a scors OF IS to 6. The fol
lowing is the official score:
The herald., 1894-04-16
Diseases Of Blood & Skin

AS scrofuia, Rheumetism, Eczema,
SYPHILIS. etc, causing uleers, eruptions,
pain in bones, swelling Of joints, enlarged
glands mucus patches III mouth, falling hair
and many other symptoms, are quickly re
moved and all poison thoroughly and perma-
nentiy eradicated from the system By purely
Vegetable Irehlmonf.
SpsrmatorrhBa, ImpOtoncy, Nervous
Debility, etc. resulting from youthful indis-
erection, excuses in matured years, and other
causes inducing some OF the following symp-
ions, as ui3ainsss, confusion OF Al eas, do
fectivo memory, aversion to society,
blStches, EN- issiOns, exhaustion, etc, etc,
are permanently cured.