davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The herald., 1896-05-10

even more easily and rapidly than the
crusaders themselves anticipated. Hun
oreds and thousands. it is claimed, who a.
rev months ago either opposed the sin
gle tax or knew nothing about it are now
among it's staunch advocates
The objective point at which the prop
agandists are aiming is the state legis-
lature to be elected next November. AS
the state is small SO is the number of it's
law-makers. The lower house comprises
tWenty-seven members, nine from each
county. The senate has nine members.
or three from each county. 1t is claimed
that New Castle county, the chief city
of which is Wilmington, is practically
secured for single-tax legislation; but
as each of the smaller counties has as
large a representation as the most pop-
ulOuS one, it will be necessary to get
some members from one or both of the
lower counties. Kent and Sussex coun-
ties include the central and southern
portions of the state. With the excep-
tion of Dover the state capital, those
counties contain no cities, but a few
small towns and numerous sparsely
settled districts, where the jaded farmer
is wrestling with hard times, financial
depression and low prices for his prod
ucts.
1t goes without saying that Delaware
contains thousands of acres Of unused
land, which, If improved as it might be.
would produce millions of dollars worth
of such things as are needed to supply
human wants. In this city, which con-
tains over 81, 900 population, there are
also several thousand vacant lots held
out of use by spectators. 1t is claimed
that the single tax practically applied
in Wilmington would result in the i'm
The herald., 1896-05-10
Every
Dollars
Worth of
Goods
Must Go
PERSONALS

Constant Williams, U. S. A., is a guest
at the Hollenbeck.
Mrs. Z. J. Stow. Miss Stow and David
Stow, all of Cleveland. o., are a the West
minister.
George NJ. Bowers and wife of Kingman.
Ariz., are among recent arrivals at the
Nadeau.
Mr.. and Mrs. John F. Latham from San
francisco are registered at the Hollen-
beck.
Chief Clerk J. Fl. Bohan of the Westmin-
ster last night departed on a two weeks
visit to the Yosemite valley
Mr. and Mrs. l.. j. Belloni and the Misses
l3elloni, wealthy tourists from New York
city, yesterday registered at the Westmin-
ster.
g. K. jenkins, commercial agent of the
Southern Pacific railroad at San Fran
cisco, and his wife and child, are at the
Hotel Ramona.
j.. B. Sinclair. proprietor of Sinclair's
packing and canning company of Kansas
City, Mo-, is at the Ramona. His wife ac-
companies him.
A Raymond and Whitcomb excursion
party of twenty persons, In charge of
Agent George F. Simonds of Boston, arriv-
ed IN the city yesterday and registered at
the Westminster
Mrs. John Bagley, wife of ex-Gov. Bag
ley OF Michigan, accompanied by John u.
Bagley and the Misses Bagley of Detroit
nave apartments at the Westminster.
II. r. Warner. accompanied by his wife
and daughter Alice, registered at the West
ed the Management of the San Gabriel hotel
and today starts for Bartlett Springs to
assume charge of the hostelry at that fam
Gus resort.
The herald., 1896-05-10

enced in Delaware or any other state in
such an impromptu manner. A cam
paiSn committee was soon organized.
headquarters We're established and ap-
peals sent out in all directions for finan-
cial aid. These appeals were responded
To quite promptly and literally. and in d
short time a fund was raised sufficiently
large tn enable the committee to extend
the work. incre Sc the number of speak
crs. add to their supply of litera igre, and
push the movement forW ar, with un-
ceasing energy. From that tine to the
present day Delaware has been under
siege. The agitation has been kept up
without one days interruption. the inter
est meanwhile increasing and extending
among all classes of citizens. Converts
t. the reform movement have been made
The herald., 1896-05-10
AN INTERESTING LECTURE
The Secretary OF the Associated Charities on
Carl q for the Honesr Poor

Mr.. T. j. Stewart, secretary of the Asso-
ciated Charities. lcctured before a large
and appreciative audience at the Y. NJ. G..
A. laSr evening on the met hods used by the
society in caring for the honest poor in this
city.
The speaker stated that no thoughtful
person could fail to see the need of such
societies, and it would be conceded that
only through the careful investigation carr
rfed on by such could the honest needy be
helped and the dishonest imposters be
suppressed. A very interesting and instruc-
tive explanation was given of the provis-
ions and precautions taken by the Asso-
c1ated Charities TO separate the worthy
from the unworthy classes. and to spend
every cent received by the ocety in such
manner that the greatest good should
be accomplished.
The lecture closed with illustrations
drawn from personal experience of the
various frauds practiced by the vicious
and of the many good deeds done for those
who were unfortunate. Especial stress
was laid on the fact that the society aided
none who We're too lazy to work. Mr.
Stuart closed with a very earnest plea for
the cooperation of his hearers in the good
work and reminded them that the society
made no distinction between Jew and
Gentle, Catholic or Protestant, or non-be-
lever. but at the society's office all re-
liSious. and political differences are swept
away.
Mr.. c. Long. an eloquent speaker, wiz
address a meeting for men this afternoon
The herald., 1896-05-10

speculator. 1t is but fair to state, how
ever, that the practical workings of the
new plan at Hyattsville We're benefic-
ial to the community as whole. The
fiscal reform lightened the taxes of the
Industrial classes very considerably
Many buildings were erected as the i'm
mediate result, and the number of such
improvements that year greatly ex-
ceeded the number for any year previ-
Gus or since. When the decision of the
court OF appeals was announced it pro-
duced depressing effect upon the in
dustries of Hyattsvilie and many pro-
poseo improvements, even some then
well under way, were Immediately
abandoned
About ten months ago Nls same Jack
The herald., 1896-05-10
DElAWARE'S HOT CAMPAIGN
The Blue lien State in Great
Turmoil
SINGLE TAXER'S AGITATION
A Political Crusade That Is Decidedly
Unique
Old Party Leaders nuch Distu-bed-Henry
George, Father Mcuiy mn and Our Own
rlaguire on the Stump
Corresnondence to The Herald.

WILMINGTON, Del, April 2S.-This
state is a present excited from one end
to the other by the most remarkable
campaign involving the discussion of
political economy that has ever been
known in the United States. 1t is the
great Campaign being Waged by the
single takers, personally by a small
army of speakers and workers residing
here and in Philadelphia, but in reality
by neary all people of that faith
throughout the country, for while few
active men and women are on the
ground, fighting the battle for what
they consider truth and justice. thous
ands in all parts of the land are sending
In money, literature and words of en-
couragement. The contest is becoming
more and more interesting and sensa-
tional as the season progresses and the
time for holding political conventions To
nominate tickets draws near. A few
facts concerning the events that led up
to this Delaware movement Will be in
order.
For several years the irrepressible
single takers of the United States have
been contemplating the massing of their
forces in some municipality or state
with view of capturing 1t, il possible,
and making of it an object lesson for
their pet theory, believing that if the
Henry George system be fairly tried
anywhere without judicial interference
the results would be so satisfactory that
thousands who either now oppose or
doubt would become converts, and thus
the reform would spread to contiguous
towns and states. The nearest approach
to practical test of the single tax plan
In this country occurred four years ago.
when the little town of Hyattsville, Md,
a suburb of Washington, made par
tlal trial of it. A majority of the board
OF commissioners happened to be single
takers. and they passed a law abolish
ing all taxes on Improvements in the
town, personal property having previ-
ouSly been exempt. This action resulted
IN determined opposition from parties
VINO were Interested i'm land speculation,
ana Tor months a fierce contest was
waged liberal quantity of abuse
heaped upon the devoted heads of the
three commissioners whose votes intro
duced the radical change. Those offic-
iais were jackson H. Ralston. a we'll
known attorney Of Washington city,
Cnarles II. Long and George s. Britt,
Ill or Whom were prominent residents
OF the little town. The history of the
Hyattsviite fight over taxation is ia
millar TO the public. After a hard legal
struggle. lasting through an entire tax
year. the single tax commissioners and
those who stood by them found them
selves 1udicially "knoclSed OUT bv the
state court OF appeals, to which tribunal
the case had been taken by few hold
ers or vacant land within the limits of
tne Town. ihe result was a return to
the old system of taxing eyervthire in
sight-especially if it belonged r.
wealth producer rather than a land
The herald., 1896-05-10
VERDUGO CAPTURED
The Alleged Assailant OF Lottie Chavez Taken
Ir.o Cuc:Ody

The second time last night Officer Tala-
nantes distinguished himself by making
an important capture. About II o'clock at
the corner Of New High and Marchessault
streets. he arrested Alfredo Verdugo, the
man who is accused of terribly slaShing
Iottie Chavez at Commercial and Los An
seles streets Il few nights ago The wo-
mans assailant jumped from the shadow
of a building and with one sweep cut her
the point of the jaw.
He was recognized, but escaped in the
darkness and confusion. A warrant was
lookout for him. He was in company with
latter was also brought in on suspicion
that he was implicated in the cutting
Nerdugo was at one time the lover of the
Chavez woman but she discarded him for
an American. This aroused his anger and
while the couple We're on the way home
from the theater he laid in wait and as
saulted the girl as stated
The herald., 1896-05-10

nor bribed. A. III. Stephenson, Frank
Stephens, Richard George, c. F. Shan
drew of Philadelphia Bolton Hall of
New York, and numerous others in
those cities and in Delaware, are not
at all liable to become the dupes of po-
litical tricksters. Furthermore, Della
ware has the Australian ballot, which,
when the time comes will be, at least
measurably, a safeguard against ballot
box irregularities.
Further developments of a most i'm
portant and even sensational nature
may be looked for here in the near fu-
ture. RALPH E. HOYT.
The herald., 1896-05-10
An Alabama Lynching

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, May 9.-Near
Eastman's mills last evening, Reddon
Williams, prominent white farmer.
was lynched by a mob of forty masked
white men. Williams was arrested on
Thursday on the charge of making a
criminal assault upon his 16-year-old
daughter. At the preliminary hearing
yesterday the evidence indicated his
guilt, and he was held to the grand jury
and ordered committed to Jail. Last
evening while Deputy McCracken was
taking Wiliamls to Jail he was met by
a mob near Eastman's mills and the
prisoner taken from him and hanged to
the nearest tire.
The herald., 1896-05-10
Row in a Restaurant

A telephone message was sent to the
police station last night requesting the
presence of an officer at the Delmonico res
taurant on Second street, between Main
and Spring. The place is run by Nick
Bruce. who has until lately employed his
says he had paid his brother his wages up
to Monday morning in advance, but the
latter got drunk yesterday afternoon and.
coming into the restaurant raised a row
during the supper hour. Nick tried to
quiet Mitchell, but the latter became abus-
of ladies and gentlemen. so as the quick
est way Of settling the row the police were
sent for. Officer Robbins brought Bruce
to the station and booked him for disturb
ing the peace.
The herald., 1896-05-10
A Doctors Death

ALAMEDA, May 9.-Dr. j. c. Zehn,
a member of the board of health, died
today of blood poisoning. He scratched
pimple on his nose with his fingernail
and on Thursday last was taken i'll with
symptoms of erysipelas. The disease
took a viirulent form and spread rap
idly. DR.. Zehn died today after terri
bic suffering. He said before his death
that he had not attended an erysipelas
case for three months, and had no idea
of the cause of the blood poisoning.
The herald., 1896-05-10
Police Eirures

Police Secretary Cottle has not vet quite
completed his report of work done last
month by the department, but the follow
ing footlngs are available: There We're
496 arrests in April. of which "a were dis
missed, S78 convicted. 1S were held to an
swer on felony charges, and "a are still
pending. The detectives recovered $3.50
worth of stolen goods. In the police courts
$l401 was paid in fines and forfeitures. The
chain gang did the equivalent of 652 days
work, which is estimated to have been
The herald., 1896-05-10
A Happy Family

That will be that buys that new and
complete 5-roomed house on Globe
street one block south of Pico, for S1100,
at SIS per month; lot will be taken as
part payment; lot 53x150. Also investi-
gate those modern homes at 3136 and
313S Kingsley, near Hoover; $100 cash
and $25 monthly; lot will also be taken
on these. Langworthy Co., 226 South
Spring street.
The herald., 1896-05-10
New 0Axicnn GNld

Mr.. George +. Kellogg. one of the large
holders of stock in the Enterprise mines,
situated IN the Hematite district of New
in the interest of resident Stockholders OF
Los Angeles. Mr. Kellogg says the Enter
prise, while scarcely developed, promises
to be one of the finest free-milling propo-
sitions yet discovered in the Southwest
A recent assay of the ore from the mines
hgures up well into the thousands. Several
propositions have been made to purchase
the mine, but SO far have been refused.
The herald., 1896-05-10
DIED FROM HIS INJURIES
Fatally Hurt by Fail and Being Run Over
by WaQop

Word was last night sent to Coroner
Campbell that John j. Davis, the aged
teamster so badly injured on Friday even
ing by being run over by wagon loaded
with brick, had died at his residence on
Thirty-eighth street, near Figueroa
whittier he had been moved from the re-
ceiving hospital yesterday morning Davis
was badly injured internally and little
hope of his recovery was held out He eX :
pired shortly after s o'clock last eyenins.
after suffering great agony. Davis was
siXty-eight years of age and owned the
team and wagon which caused his death.
He leaves d widow. but no children. The
body was removed to the undertaking,
rooms of kregelo & Bresee, on South
Broadway, where an inquest will be held
TODAY,
The herald., 1896-05-10
An Insane Pensioper

WASHINGTON. May 9.-Minister
Baker of Managua. Nicaragua, has
cabled the state department that cit.
izen of the United States named Daniel
Norton, is in Matagalpa in a demented
and helpless condition, and that there
is no institution in that country in which
he can be cared for. Mr.. Baker saws the
man came to Nicaragua from California
about four years ago, and is United
States pppSiOnar
The herald., 1896-05-10
A Clever cs,ture

Officer Talamantes made a clever capture
on upper Main street last evening when he
gathered in Jesus Martinez, wanted in
his person Martinez had setHaral gold
rings and chains which are supposed to he
part of the punder. Talamantes has been
looking for this party for some time, but
only ran across him accidentally when he
recognized him from his description.
The herald., 1896-05-10
Broken RnttIe ns Hce-

A bartender at the saloon under the
Ramona hotel last night called at the
police station for treatment of a cut hand
and limb. He was pulling the cork from
knees, when the glass broke cutting his
hand and leg. AS DR.. Bryant was not
Immediately available he went elsewhere
for treatment.
The herald., 1896-05-10
A Brokers' Tale

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, May 9.-Cinch
bugs have put in their appearance all
over Central Illinois, and are laying
their eggs, which will hatch and destroy
the growing rye, oats and wheat. and
then, when they have devastated these
fields, they will attack the corn. The
outlook is not very promising for farm
arg
The herald., 1896-05-10
Sailors Quarters

SAN FRANCISCO, May 9.-Word has
been received here that the Mcguire
bills providing for the enlargement of
ships forecastles and the liability of
ship owners for injuries inflicted upon
seamen by ships officers, will be favor
ably reported to congress by the house
committee on merchant marine.
The herald., 1896-05-10
A Town Wiped Ont

BARAGA. Mich. May 9.-The city of
L'Anse, at the head of Kewena bay.
was practically wiped out by fire this
afternoon. The L'AnS,S companys lum-
ber mill and nearly ell the business
houses were burned. L>yo hundred per-
sons are ohmeless. The total loss is
placed at $250,0O0; insurance small
The herald., 1896-05-10
A Hcnyy Failure

ARKON, o., May 9.-Ferdinand Schu-
macher, the well-known oatmeal manu-
facturer. today filed a deed of personal
assignment to Hugo Schumacher & Son
and Attorney j. A. Ambogast. The liza
blities and assets, it is estimated, will
both exceed q million dollars.
The herald., 1896-05-10
UndeIiVered Teieprams

There are undelivered kilograms at
the Westrn Union office, corner First
and Spring streets for Miss NJ Moulton,
James ID. Lacy, Harry j. Lewis. C. Bal
ley Mrs. Maggie Spencer, Peter S. VIII
liams. Hon. j. Sterling Morton, Mrs.
Mollie Morton.
The herald., 1896-05-10
Cholera In EYYpf

ALEXANDRIA, May 9.--There were
SO fresh cases of cholera reported here
yesterday and 20 deaths from that dis
ease were recorded.
The herald., 1896-05-10

Young men or old should not fail to
read Thomas Slater's advertisement on
page 4.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-04
BIsMARcK's VIEWS.

Berlin. Feb. SIN an interview with an
old and intimate friend and co-workeI
In the political arena Prince Bismarck
said that Germany had no business what
ever to meddle in foreign complications
unless German interests were directly
menseed or assailed. II the powers have
grouped themselves definitely either for
or against certain causes, what of il!
Germany has st'll time to decide TO what
extent her interests are involved.
The rash actions which the emperor
has sometimes indulged in, the United
Press informant said. must be credited to
the fact that the Kaiser's state Of health
is not always normal His irritabilty
caused by worrying and frequent violent
headaches, had often accounted for a
quick word or deed On his part. 1t may
be added too, that he sleeps very little,
In fact. not sufficiently TO enable him TO
maintain his health, The present gov
ernment Of Germany Il deprived of all
initiative In the management or direction
of politics. The emperor directs every
thing personally, and his ministers and
secretaries of state are merely his ex-
ecutiVe officials
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-04
THE DISPUTED
FAIR ESTATE
This Famous Suit Mas Practically
Settled Yesterday Morning in
San Francisco.
Superior Judge Slack Declares the Trust
Clase Of the Will Invalid. -Children
Mill Enioy Their Fathers
Millions.

San Francisco, Feb. 3-The suit over
the estate OF J. II. Fair was practically
decided this morning. Superior Judge
Slack declared the trust clause Of Fairs
will invalid, and, so far as 1t relates
to the real estate, all there is for the
heirs to fight over is the personal prop
erty of the estate.
The decision today was made on an
action brought by Charles II. Fair
against the trustees under the will 10
quiet the title TO the Lick House, part OF
the property of the Fair estate. The
court holds that the trust Is invalid, not
because 1t unduly suspends the power Of
alienation, but because II is a trust ere
ated in real property that Is to transfer
and convey the remainder after the death
of Fairs children, which the trust law OF
this state does not permit to be created.
Fairs children. therefore. have secured a
decision that their fathers will insofar as
IL deprh es them of the remainder of his
real property, is 9bsn
LEGATION of Fairs children is that they
are owners of the properly in question
and they are corlpelled in or'iHr To St
this, that their father owned the prop
erty thst he died without having dis
posed of it. and that they Wee his chill
dren. II Is on d single point of the denial
of the children's allegation that they are
owners of the property that the Good
fellow answer holds good. These points
proved. there seems little to stand be-
tween Fairs children ind their enjoy
ment of their fathers nillions.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-04
.lIR. HARRISONrS
OPEN LETTER
d .Self-R1planatory Message as to
~ His Wishes as Regards
~ the Presidency.
HE, IS NOT A CANDIDATE
While Nc Is Thankful for the Support Of the
Kank and File Of the Republican rarty.
Ne Thinks Voters are Entitled
TO a NeE Name

Indianapolis. Feb 5.-captain John X.
Cooley. chairman OF the Republican state
central committee. called on General Har-
rison this evening, by invitation. and the
ef-preaident handed him the appended
seif-explanatory letter:
Z. In view OF the resolutions passed by-
the state central committee at its recent
meeting. and OF the fact that delegates
-to-the national Republican convention are
soon 70 be chosen In this state, ! have
copclutied that some statement from me
as to my wishes and purposes should now
be'made to my Indiana friends Hitherto
! have declined 10 speak to the public on
this matter. but scores OF friends to
whom / have talked, and many scores
more to whom ] have written. VIII recpg-
nize In this expression the substance OF
what have said to them.
TO every one who has proposed to
promote my nomination have said no.
There never has been an hour since
left the White House that / ever felt a
wish to return TO 1t. Ny Indiana friends
have been most devoted and faithful and
an their grateful debtor. The Repuhli-
can party has twice in national conven-
tion given me It's endorsement. and that
Is enough. i think the voters Of our
party are now entitled to have a new
name For the sentiment, great or small,
that has been manifested for my nominal
tion I an grateful: and OF that wider
respect and kindness-breaking party
lines-whlch have. been shown me In so
many ways. am profoundly appreciative.
Il cannot consent that my nane be
presented TO. or used in. the ST. Louis
convention. and must kindly ask my
friends to- accept this as a sincere and
/ final expression upon the subject
/ "'BENJAAIIN, HARRISON
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-04
Russo-CHINEsE RANK.

New York. Feb. 3--The st, Petersburg
special correspondent of the Herall says
The Financial Messenger throws addi-
tional light on the origin and aims of the
recently constituted Russo-Chinese bank.
Its statements have weight from the TACT
that It is an accredited organ Cf Mr. de
Witte.
First OF all It points out the significant
fact that finnnciers engaged In promoting
the bank, whose names have been al
ready reported, were also the promoters
of the Chinese loan. They have already
commissioned several representatives to
go to China for the purpose of organizing
the local working of the bank. whose
chief office win be in Shanghai. Branches
are to be established throughout the Ce-
'estial Empire according to the require
ments OF the Russian trade. Two Of the
main branches will be at TTankow and
Cientsin. The port Of Hankow is the
enter of Russian trade in hina. II
covers a commercial area of sO,000,OOO in
habltants. and will attain further import
ancc from the opening Of Chuntsin and