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The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1894-05-15
THE BIG COAL STRIKE
Conference OF Miners and Operators TO
Settle 1t.

Conference OF Miners and Operators TO
Settle 1t.
CLEVELAND, May 14.-Miners' dele
gates to the conference tomorrow with
the operators, declare there will be no
compromise. Secretary Mcbride de-
clares the only condition under which
work will be resumed will be a settle
ment for all the states.
The miners convention met with 200
delegates present and adjourned until 2
O'Clock.
= Nothing of importance was accom-
,plished at the afternoon session of the
convention, and it was decided to hold
another session in the morning, at
which the scale committee will make a
report. Each delegate who is a mem-
ber of the committee will state the rate
of wages paid in his district before the
strike and the present.
PITTsBURa, May 14.-The representa-
tives of "a railroad coal companies in
this district today decided to go to
Cleveland for the purpose OF efecting a
settlement of the coil strike at tomor-
rows convention.
ST.. LOUIS, May 14-.The operators of
the coal mines OF Southern Illinois have
decided not to attend the conference to
be held at Cleveland tomorrow.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1894-05-15
wARRINa HIsHBrNpERs.
They Vent Their Fury on Helpleas ]
male Slaves.

They Vent Their Fury on Helpleas Es-
male slaves.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 1.-THE battles
of warring highbinders in Climate wn
have taken new turn. The fury of
hese numbering highbinder bands is
now being wreaked upon the women who
are the slaves of highbinder masters.
1t has long been an unwritten law
in Chinatown that life should be taken
for life, and whenever a highbinder has
been murdered the members of his tong
or family have invariably taken the life
Of some Chinese belonging to the tong
whose mem bers did the killing. In this
way the Highlander war when once
started. claims many victims. On the
8th inst. Choy Gim, Chinese
woman, who was an inmate of q
Church alley brothel, died in the re-
ceiving hospital from bullet fred into
her head by an assassin whom the po-
lice could not discover. Late tonight q
second woman, named Quee Sing, was
murdered in Dupont street brothel.
The fact that tonight's victim is
chsttel of highbinder leader whose
tong rivals that 70 which the first
victims master belongs, is sufficient
proof to the police that highbinder jeal-
ousieH are at the bottom OF the two
brutal murders. Neither OF the helpless
women had done anything to provoke
their assassination. More murders OF
similar cruelty are looked for. IS
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1894-05-15
THE COKE STRIKE.
Big Raid Planned by strikers Mt Con-
nellsville.

A Big Raid Planned by strikers at Con-
nellsville-
CoNNELLsvILLE, Pa, May IA. - The
only change in the strike situation in
this region was an increase in the work
ing force at most Of the active plants,
and the resumption at the Hill Farm
mine with a full force of men. A big
raid has been planned by the strikers of
this end of the region to take place to-
morrow. They propose to march from
points north of ConnelIsville, and it
possible bring out all the men at work at
Hill Farm, Kyle and the Martin coke
works at Fair Chance. All the plants
but the Kyle have deputies to guard the
men at the works. Trouble is feared.
UNIoNTowN, Pa, May lathe coke
strikers are showing more lawless
spirit than ever before. At Percy the
strikers drove the men from work. AT
Fair Ganuce workman was taken out
by strikers, tied to post and whipped.
The region is excited over the reported
attempt to blow up Morgan tunnel, on
the new State Line railroad, with dyna-
mite, to prevent the shipment of coal
from the Monongahels river mines. The
strikers have leased 1000 acres near Hill
Farm and camp out with their svicted
families,
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1894-05-15
TUBE WORKERS co OUT,
A Big Strike Inaugurated at
McKeespOrt.
Over 5000 Men Involved in the
Struggle.
COnnelIsyille Coke Strikers Plan 8
Big Raid for Today.
Efforts to Settle tho Great Coal Strike.
The Great Northern Trouble Prac-
ticslIy Ssttied-Strike and
Labor Notes.


BY the Associated Press
McKEEsPoRT. Pa, May 14.-At mid
night the whole of the National Tube
works are on strike. The movement
has been on for some weeks past and
was inaugurated today in the buttweld
department.. where loo men left their
posts. At p. m. the men in the lap
weld department joined the strike. Then
the employees in all the other depart
ments held a conference with the
strikers, and at the close OF the
conference the strike was declared
general. The fight is made for
q restoration of the 20 per cent reduction
in wages made last February. Thirty
two hundred men are out. 1t is prob
able the men in the National rolling
mill. which is dependent on the tube
works and is controlled by the same
company, will join the strike, adding
1000 more men to the strikers. The tube
work officials, fearing raid on the plant,
called on the city police force for pro-
lection.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1894-05-15
OUTLAWRY IN THE WEST
LaWless Acts of Various
Coxey Armies.
Train. Seizing an Every Day
Occurrence.
Federal Troops Ordered to Prepare
for Instant Action.
Commonweaiers Stand on tho Unitsd
States Marshal at Montpelier,
Idaho-BloodshedN ed Narrowly
Averted.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
WASHINGTON. May 14.-Rsports Of a
disquieting naturs we're received today
by Attorney General Olney, respecting
the lawless acts of various "armies" of
Coxeyites in the west, in Selling trains
and interfering with the mails. The
attorney-general counseled the secre-
tary Of war and it was decided 10 adopt
the line of policy pursued last week,Ss
dealing with these cases. While gem
eral instructions had been sent to
the military commanders in the
troubled districts to give all lawful
assistance necessary to the United
States courts in REFRESHING these out
RACES, it was felt proper to send specific
instructions today to General Otis at
Vancouver barracks, and to General
Brooke, commanding the department of
the Platte, to take active steps to hold
of the marauders in these districts, act
Ing. OF course, as auxiliary to the
United States marshals.
General Schofield received telegram
today from the United States marshal
at Montpelier, Idaho, stating q gang of
Coxeyites seized the property of the
Union Pacific at that point with the in
tention of holding it until transportation
ia furnished them. The marshal said
he and his men are guarding the rail-
road property and ssk to be relieved py
United States troops. No action has
been taken as yet by the authorities.
WALLA WALLA. Wash., May a.
Orders were received at Fort Walla
Walla today to hold the troops of the
Fourth cavalry in readiness to be-
ordered out on an hours notice with
ten days. rations.
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DEMON DECKER.
Ten Murders Laid to Wealthy Ranch.
er's Door.


er's Door.
YREKA, CAL, May IA. 1t ia expected
the grand jury will today bring in in
dictmeRts accusing George Decker. a
wealthy rancher, of the murder of his
wife, Margaret Z. Decker, and Nevada
Decker, their babe 27 years ago, and
Rosis Stone, his granddaughter, about
eight years ago. Ten murders are laid
to Decker's door. Several of these MUIR
derB are susceptible of proof the others
are based on suspicion, more or less
we'll founded. Besides the three named
the list comprises Edward Stone, who
was Decker's second wifes son-in-law; /;
Benjamin Decker, his son; Caroline
Goodrich Decker, his second wife;
4.year-old son Of Edward Stone; hired
man in the Sacramento valley, name un-
known; and a man in Illinois, name un-
known. Decker killed his first wife and
child in 1867, butchering them with his
own hands, and burying their bones on
top of high ridge. After his first
wlfe's death he married the widow
Goodrich, and lived with her over 20
years, and lie believed to have gotten rid
OF her finally in 1890 by poison. He
disposed of one child who bothered him
in 1886. The murder in Illinois is as!d
to have been committed before he came
west, and the one in the Sacramento
valley soon after his arrival. His va
rieus relatives were killed because they
stood in the way of his gratifying his de-
sires or knew of his crimes.
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ON THEIR WAY EAST.

Coxeyites Stand Of Federal Omcers and
Steal Irain.
sALT LAKE, May IA special from
Montpelier, Idaho, to the Tribune says
Most OF the CommoHwealers stranded
here are now on their way east on a
stolen train. This has been most ex-
citing day, and nothing but the coolness
and sagacity OF United States Marshal
Pinkham and his deputies averted
bloodshed. The overland train was late
at Poeatello and was sent over this
route instead of by Ogden, as usual.
When it arrived at O'Clock the Indus-
trials piled on top and on the plat
forms with their baggage. Con-
ductor Rice refused to move the
train and they all got off. At
TO-: 40 the special train bearing superin-
tendent Calvin and United States Mar
shal. Pinkham arrived with 80 deputies
from the west. Marshal Pinkham called
his men into line and read the order of
the court for him to protect property,
telling them that a train was being
nude ap, and any man attempting to
board the train would be shot. The
entire crowd piled on the train and the
crew was then released and the engine
taken into the shop.
The town by that time was wild with
excitement, many citizens sympathizing
with the Commonwealers. A public
meeting WAS called and Mayor Douglass
was elected chairman. Speeches were
made by prominent citizens. A commit
tee OF eight was elected to confer with
the officials and the InGustrials. Super.
intendent Calvin and Marshal Pinkham
were willing to do all they could for the
relief OF the citizens. but their hands
were tied by the court.
The ludustriais were determined to
ride east. They were now again ordered
to get off the train and they re-
fused. Dick Williams. a con-
stable of the town made him-
self conspicuous In encouraging the
Industrials, and was arrested and taken
to jail. No key was found, and he wac
handouffed and taken to Superintend-
ent Calvin's car. The Industrials
threatened to release him and crowded
around the car, confronted by three
dozen Winchesters sticking out Of the
windows. 1t was a howllng mob with
out commander. The train was pulled
out west to avoid bloodshed. The In
dustrials then made break for the
roundhouse, took an engine and hitched
it to five box cars, and at 6 80 pulled
out for the east with flags flying. About
lao men went on the train.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1894-05-15
UNCLE SAM AROUSED.
Nioaragus Must Make Reparation for thu
RIusfi aids Outrage,

Nicaragus Must Make Reparation for the
Biusfislds Outrage.
New YORK. May 15.-The Herald's g
Washington special says: The admin
istration has no intention OF going to
war with Nicaragua, but the murderer Of
the American. Wilson, in Blue6elds,
must be punished and indemnity given
the family of the dead man. This
Is the conclusion OF the president. Be-
fere the Presidents departure Saturday,
additional instructions to Captain Wat.
son and Minister Baker, making csrta in
positive demands upon Nicaragua for
redressing the wrongs perpetrated
upon American citizens, were pre-
pared. 1t is also understood that
Captain Watson has been instructed
to land force of sailors and
marines under certain contingencies. If
Nicaragua displays the proper spirit the
administration, it ia believed. will do
what it can to complete her sovereignty
over the Mosquito country. but unless
the whole matter can be settled through
legitimate diplomatic methods the ad-
ministration will have only one purpose
in view, and that ia to fully protect
Americans in Blue6elds.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1894-05-15
GREAT NORTHERN TROUBLE.
President Hill Accepts ProfYered Terms
of Arbitration.

President Hill Accepts ProfYered Terms
of Arbitration.
ST. PAUL, May 1.-THE Great North
ern grievance committee held confer
ence with a committee OF the arbitra-
tion board this afternoon and at its con-
clusion the board submitted state
ment giving it's construction of the de-
cision by which the strike was ended.
This was sent to President Hill and to
the employees. The former said that
while it differed in some particulars
from his understanding, he would be
governed by it. The employees have not
yet returned an answer, and will await
the arrival of Mr.. Debs tomorrow. The
statement by the arbitration board and
Mr.. Hills statement that he would
abide by it, seem to end the present
difficulties,
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1894-05-15

Heavy Showers at fresno, Riverside and
Santa Barbara.

Heavy showers at Fresno, Kiverside and
Santa Barbara.
FRESNO, May 1.-THE heayiest rain
and hail storm seen hero for years ragged
here today. Much damage to hay and
fruits will likely result.
RIVERSIDE. May 14.-Quite heavy
rain is falling in this city tonight. The
rain has been delayed too long to be of
any service, and will damage consider
able hay which has been cut and is in
the fields.
SANTA BARBARA, May 14.-Besns and
corn are greatly helped by the rainfall
today. There has been an almost steady
downpour all afternoon.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1894-05-15
Parted FROM PEKUGINI.

Lillian Russell n Festive Grass Widow
Once More.
New YORK, Nav l4.-On the authority
of the lady herself, the Herald this
Tuesday, morning announces that Lii
liam Russell has separated from her
most recent husband, Signor Perugini.
They quarrelled seriously in Philadel-
phia a short time ago, and last night
at the theater in Brooklyn Miss
Russell said she and her husband had
permanently separated. Perugini de-
clines to talk.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1894-05-15
Rain In Northern California.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 14.-Advices to
the Associated Press from all parts OF
Northern California show that a general
rain has fallen during the last "a hours,
and as rule it will be of great benefit
to crops and fruit. The rain in soms
portions of the San Joaquin valley has
greatly improved prospects for good
crops. except in the low lands where
some heavy grain has been blown down,
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1894-05-15
sTKAUss BROUGHT 70 TIME.

Sam francisco Factory Giris Make a
Succsssfui strike.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 14.-One hum
dred factory girls employed in the Levi
Strauss clothing factory went on short
and successful strike today. The firm
made a general cut of from 10 to 45 cents
day on all wages, and as the girls earn
only 81 day they would not stand it.
Strauss compromised with the girls, and
only hall the proposed reduction will be
made,
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1894-05-15
sHEFFLER's ARMY.
The Entire Gang Placed Under Arres
in Wyoming.

The Entire Gang Placed Under Arrest
in Wyoming.
CokEvILLE, Wyo.. May 14.-Marshal
Rankin arrested General Shelter at
Granger at midnight, then came here
and placed the entire army Of 22s men
under arrest. Shelter, who was solic-
iting supplies in Granger, exhibited
ticket from Portland to Kansas City and
said he would sue the United Statee for
infringing on his rights.
SALT LAKE. May ia special from
Green River to the Tribune says Mar
shal Rankin released all the Common
wealers when he reached Waterdale
station, excepting is OF the leaders, who
are being taken to Cheyenne for trial.
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WASHINGTON, May IA. - Captain
Roath, commanding tha revenue cutter
Walcott, has reported to the treasury
department from Port Townsend, Wash,
the capture on May 1st of 200 pounds OF
opium, being smuggled near Deception
pass. The capture was made by julius
Ipsus. seaman, who, single handed,
overpoweted two smugglers and seized
their cargo.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1894-05-15

When suffering from infammatory
rheumatism. sciatica, swollen or enlarg-
ed, hardened or stiffensd joints, chronic
or acute rheumatism or neuralgia use
DR. st. Jehn's Ole-Line, SOC bottle at
Off & Vaughn drug store, cor. 4th and
Spring ets.
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SAUNDERS WILL NOT WALK.

He Concludes to TaSe His Army e.
Washington by Water.
LEAvENwoRTH, Kas., May I4.--John
Sherman Saunders decided tonight that
he would not walk to Washington, but
he would adopt the same method ~
General" Kelly and sail down the Mia-
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1894-05-15
Loaka Like TronbIe.

MusKoGEE, |. T., May 14.zpresident
Cleveland has determined tPf.t inasmuch
as the mines at Anderson are in the
hands OF United States court receivers
the agents request for soldiers to keep
that soldiers can be furnished only at
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1894-05-15
Kentucky miners Strike.

OwENsBoRo, KY, May 14.-At a meet
ing of miners held at the McHenry
mines, it was decided that all the miners
working at the brakes boro, Bevier, Cen
tral City, McHenry, Williams, Echolis,
Me'cer. Hillside and Powderly mines,
in the district, would go on strike to-
day. There are about 1900 men in the
strike, and it will seriously Gffect the
supply of coal here.
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ROPED AND RoBkFD.
A Lower California RRnchor's Adven
ture in San diego.

a Lower CailfornlA hRnchor's Adven-
ture in San diego.
San Diego, May l4.-Francis B. Hens
lowe. and English rancher of San Quin-
tin, Lower California, was robbed in q
most unusual manner this evening
while under the influence OF LIQUOR. He
was suddenly encircled in the dark
with lariat which frightened about his
neck and choked him, while he was
dragged from the street and sandbagRed.
On recovering Consciousness he found
his watch and money gone. The po-
lice were notified.
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the request OF the court 1t is m 1rei
here that several miners are Oh tnelr
way from Lehigh to request the miners
at Hartshorn to suspend. 1t looks more
like trouble each day.
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Tooth brushes. A complete line, and
We sell them at 10, l5, 20, %. So, 40 and
so cts., and guarantee every brush. Lit
tleboy's pharmacy, 81 S. Spring ct.
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ALBANY. N. Y, May IA. - Twelve
trains were taken off this division OF
the New York Central yesterday because
OF lack OF coal.
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Latest music, Blanchard Fitzgerald
Music Co., 1lS & 1l51s s. Spring street..
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1894-05-15

Forest City, Sierra county. CAL, was
almost totally destroyed by FIRE on Sun
day morning.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1894-05-15

CAPT. LELAND AND THIRD
OFFICER RYFkOuEi. PUNISHED
FOR CAUSING THE LOSS oE THE
STEAMER LOS ANGELES.
The herald., 1894-04-03
Afternonn srssinn.

The council re-asse N bled at p. m.
and took up the Thifty-third street
sewer. Messrs. VAndervort and Cass,
property owners in that section appeared
before the council and stated that they
had purchased their property in the ex-
psctation of sewer being constructed.
On motion the protest against the
sewer was denied.
Mr.. Campbell moved that a'committee
OF three be appointed to investigate il
the laborers and teamsters employed by
the city were citizens of Los Angeles,
which motion was adopted. Messre.
Campbell. Pessell and Strohm were ap-
pointed on the committee.
The street superintendent reported
that the cost OF re pairing public streets
under direction of the street department
was 1897 81, while it would have cost
1924 so if done by contract.
The zania committee recommended
that the parties on the Fitzgerald and
Banning tract who had destroyed the
zaBja be instructed to repair and pipe
the zsnja through their premises.
Mr.. Rhodes opposed the recommends
ton. saying that only one party would
use the water and it was the intention
of the city to abandon this zsnja.
Mr. Munson spoke in favor of aban-
doning zanja west branch, 8 R, az it did
not pay to run it.
IRRIGATION RATES FIXED.
The report OF the zsnja committee was
laid on the table. The sewer committee
reported that they had fixed the follow
ing rates for supplying sewage water
from the outiall sewer for irrigation pur-
poses at So per head OF 100 miners
inches per day and SO for night runs.
The committee was instructed to employ
a man at 81 per day to take care of the
outfall sewer. The contract for a sewer
on Twenty-second street was awarded to
William Younger for $1456.
The report OF the city engineer was
read, and the protest of the First Ger
man church against opening an alley in
the block between Pearl and Flower
streets, near Seventh street.
Ordinances of intention were passed
establishing the grades of Westlake
avenue from Ninth to Tenth street, and
Bonnie Bras street from Ninth to Tenth,
Burlington avenue from Ninth to Tenth,
and Tenth street from Alvarado to q
point 100 feet east Of Burlington avenue,
Jefferson street from Mcin TO Maple
avenue, Palo Alto street from Belmont
avenue to Lake Shore avenue. Also for
the opening OF Twenty.first street from
Bonsallo avenue to Norwood street were
passed. Adjourned.
The herald., 1894-04-03
ABSOLUTELY PURE

It will now be in order for your honora.
BILE body, il you so see fit, to pass the
ordinance ordering the work and ap-
pointing commissioners.
Seoond-In the matter OF the grading
OF Michigan avenue, from Pennsylvania
avenue to Saratoga etreet, notice of
street work was published February 2S,
1894. Time for prosest expired March
10. 1894. No protests have been re-
ceived. On March 26th council ac-
quired jurisdiction to pass the final
ordinance. Referred to board OF public
works.
1t will now be in order for your hon
orable body, If you so see fit. to pass the
ordinance ordering the work.
Third--In the matter OF the grading,
sidewslking and curbing of Urocker
street, from Third to Fifth streets, notice
of street work was published March 2,
1894. No protests have been received.
On March 27, 1894, council acquired
Jurisdiction 10 pass the final ordinance.
Passed.
CITY ATTORNEYS REPORT.
The report of the city attorney, as
follows, was adopted:
l have prepared and present herewith
an ordinance providing for the appoint
ment of commissioners for the opening
of Thirty street.
AS directed by you, l have pre- spared
and present herewith an ordinance for
the opening and widening of West
Beacon street. Referred to board Of
public works.
John A. Forthman and John ].
Borgin have brought an action against
the city to quiet title to certain
property on Aliso street running
through to Banning street. 1 find that
this property is in the Also tract, where
the city has uniformly issued quit-claim
deeds upon the petition of lot owners,
and would advise that the city file q
disclaimer in this action. Adopted.
Sarah II. Barnard and Others have
also brought an action against the
city to quiet the title to lot 10 of block 2
of the Mott tract. This action involves
the same defects in title that were in
volved In several actions heretofore
brought, caused by an erroneous
description in the original deed from
the city to the Mott tract. l ind the
city hiss no claim against this lot, and
therefore advise that q disclaimer be
filed. Adopted.
A petition was presented from Joseph
Hysns and othars asking the condemna-
tion of the triangular piece of land at
the junction OF First street, Mount
Pleasant and Boyle avenues, and Lopez
streets; From s. 3. OlmsteAd and others
asking that Figueroa street between Ad-
ans and the southern boundary line be
improved by paving and curbing the
street.
The meat inspector reported that dur
ing the month of March he had con-
demned six lots of fish, six hams, one
hog and eight chickens and a lot of veg
etables. A recess WAS then taken until
2 D. M