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The herald., 1896-04-17
GREAT BRITAIN'S REVENUE
The Year Has Been One Of Uxex.
80 ampied Prosperity
The Surplus the Largest Ever known, In
Spite Of Enormous Reduction Of
the National Debt

LONDON. April 16.--In the House Of
Commons today the chancellor of the
exchequer, Sir Michael Hicks Beach,
made the budget statement. He said
that the surplus for 1866 was e4,210.-
0o0, and he estimated the expenditures
for the current year at 2100,O4I, 900.
The chancellor of the excheQuer said
that this had been a wonderful year and
one of unexampled revenue in spite of
the fact that the expenditures had been
the largest since the great war. The
surplus was the largest ever known,
and a larger sum was devoted to the
reduction of the national debt than ever
before. The condition of the working
class, he continued, judging from the
consumption Of tea, tobacco and sugar,
had materially improved. and 1t was a
remarkable fact that while the decrease
III the exports and imports for the first
six months amounted to f7,5S1 ,000 the
increase for the second half of the
year amounted to f28. .22S, 900. Tea, Sir
Michael Hicks-Beach remarked, was
driving coffe out of the market, and
British and Irish spirits were entirely
displacing foreign spirits. The Increase
in the import of tea was 10000. 900
pounds from India and Ceylon, and re-
placing so much Chinese tea. The in
crease in the import Of tobacco was
100000 pounds over the estimate, chiefly
for cigarettes. The imports of wines
had increased 1.256,000 gallons; light
wines We're preferred. Beer had in
creased $1,000; the death duties were
G2,SS1 900. and stamps 93,629, ,000 Re-
ferring to the estimates for the current
year. the chancellor of the exchequer
said that the expenditures were placed
at 91O0, 0,047 900, and the revenue calcu-
lated upon was G101, 755, 900. Touching
upon the proposed reduction in expen-
scs, Sir Michael Hicks-Beach said that
the government proposed to reduce the
maximum land tax from shillings on
the pound to shilling, which would alb
sorb 100000 of the surplus, allot
E475,000 to reducing the rating of farm
lands, devote G433,000 for the education
bill and 100000 to a slight alteration of
the death duties. This, he continued,
would leave modest surplus for con-
tinGencieS.
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of Gen. Howard for that Of Gen. Frank


On demand of Mr.. Blue the vote was
taken by ayes and nays, and was re-
jected by 81 to 149. The resolution was
then adopted without division.
Several minor bills were passed and
at 4:45 the house adjourned.
LEGISLATIVE NOTES
The house committee on foreign at
fairs today took action regarding the
Canadian boundary matter, brought
before the committee recently by
Heatwol (Minn.,) who is endeavoring
to bring about settlement OF the
question of jurisdiction over Hunters
island. A resolution was unanimously
adopted reciting the boundary be-
tween the United States and Canada at
many points has not been definitely
settled, and appropriating $4,000 for
determining under the existing treaties
the boundary at all necessary points
between the st. Lawrence river and
Lake of Woods. The appointment Of
the commission and details of the ne
gotiations will rest with the president,
if the proposition of the committee is
adopted.
The president has issued his annual
fur-seal fisheries proclamation, recit-
ing the law prohibiting the taking of
seal-bearing animals in Alaskan wa
ters and the act passed to give effect to
the Paris arbitration. 1t warns all
persons not to violate these laws under
penalty of arrest and punishment.
The secretary of the treasury has ap-
proved the proceedings and findings of
the board convened at San Francisco
to investigate the allegations of drunk
enness. immortality and incompetency
against Second Lieutenant George M.
Daniels and First Assistant Engineer
j. E. Dorry of the revenue cutter serv-
ice. These officers, after an exhaust
i've investigation, were honorably ac-
quilted of all the allegations against
fharo
The herald., 1896-04-17
Hellenic Games Closed

ATHENS, April 15.-Brilliant wea-
ther prevails heretoday and the stadion
was packed with people desirous of see
ing the prizes awarded winners in the
Olympic races. Each of the winners
of a first prize received from the hands
of the king wreath of wild olive from
trees at Olympia. according to the an
cient custom. Winners of second prizes
received laurel wreaths. All the win
ners received diplomas and medals. The
prize winners then paraded the stadion,
the band playing the national airs of
each nation. Afterwards the king pro-
claimed the close of the games.
1t has been decided in future to have
the games every four years.
The herald., 1896-04-17
Holmes Bantjzed

PHILADELPHIA, April 16-H. H.
Holmes was baptized and received into
the Catholic church this morning. The
condemned man went through the GER
emony slowly and solemnly, and with
every evidence of sincerity. One phase
of Holmes reception into the Catholic
church is of peculiar interest. Catholics
have impressed upon them the moment
they are received into the church the
that no one who dies by his own hand
can enter the kingdom of heaven. No
suicide is buried in consecrated ground.
Holmes having embraced the Catholic
faith so short time before his execu-
ton, has evidently decided to wait for
the gallows rather than attempt self
destruction. il he yer contemplated it.
The herald., 1896-04-17
Bay pIstrict Roc Rntrles

The following is the list of entries and
weights for the races to be run at
Ingleside track today, which are posted
at the Los Angeles Turf Club, 212 South
Spring street. Commissions received
on these races and full description Of
the events.
First race selling. So furlongs-Irma,
105; Col. Bug, no; Yreka, 1917 Cathe En-.
110; Levena c., Ill; Tim Murphy, 110: Ore
gon Eclipse, 1l3; Ahdie Chapman. 10S:
Little Tough, 10: Shield Bearer. 113 Oracle
s., Ill; De Groat, 10; Robin Hood1st. 113;
Myron, 107.
Second race. seven and one-half furlongs
selling, inside course--An Smoke. 1906;
Rapido.. 1902; Ike L., .11S; Miss Garvin,
100; Belle Boyd, 101: Comrade, 113: Palo-
MARTA, 101: Catalogue. 102.
Third race, half mile, 2-year-olds, SELL
ing-Santa Paula, 101: Infiammator. 101:
Lone Star, 80; Alma, 1903; Dura, 101 Scar
borough, 1os; Lena, 1903; Lost Girl. 100:
Diablita, 103.
Fourth race. one mile. selling-Jim Cor
bett. 1O4; Seaside, 1o2: Fullerton Lass. 1o5;
Paros. So; Arno, 100: Faro. 109; Ofleeta, 100
Mirambo, 106; Monterey, 10S; Instfgator,
1903: Clara Johnson, 101.
Fifth race. six 'furlongs. selling--Wa-
wona 1o6; Sir Richard, 1903; Ricardo. 9S;
Don Caesar. 100; Joe Terry, s9 All Over
106: Model 101.
Sixth race. one mile. selling-Dungarven
107: Rebellion. %: Trix 100: Tar and Tartar
1O7: Long Lady, 80: Malo Diablo, 1903; Pol
lock, So; Repeater 100
The herald., 1896-04-17
JACK FROST LOOKS FORTH
And Nips the Fruit Ia the Northern
Orchards
Apricots and Cherries Badly Damaged,
Peaches snd Prunes Suffer and nuch
Garden Truck is Destroyed

DECOTO, April 16.-Fruit in many
orchards Is dropping, owing to frosts
during the last two nights. Some of the
largest cherry-Orchard owners say
their trees have not five pounds each.
The fruit yield, especially cherries. will
be almost complete failure.
AT NAPA
NAPA, April 16.-A heavy frost last
night has seriously damaged fruit.
Owners Of orchards cannot say whether
the crop is all lost or not, but fear 1t Is.
Cherries and apricots had been about
ruined by former frosts, and this one
catches the peaches Some are hopeful
but there does not seem to be much
ground for it,
AT SANTA ROSA
SANTA ROSA, April 16.-Last night
was unusually cold for this time of year.
There was nipping frost here. Some
say that peaches and pears have been
considerably damaged.
AT SAN JOSE
SAN JOSE. April 16-Fror1 inter-
views had with residents of Willows and
orchardists near Los GatoS. diScourag-
ding reports come of damages done by
frost in this valley last night. In Will
ows the thermometer fell to 35 degrees,
and apricots as large as an inch in diam
eter were killed. Cherries were also
badly damaged in that section. On the
east side prunes appear not to have been
so badly affected by frost as the cots
and cherries.
AT LODI
LODI, April 16.-The most destructive
frost here in years has prevailed dur
ing the last two nights, and has worked
havoc with vineyards. corn, potatoes
and watermelons. All the watermelon
vines are reported killed, and potato
raisers will lose heavily.
AT REDDING
REDDING, April 16-There was a
heavy frost last night. 1t is general
throughout this section. 1t is too early
to estimate the loss, but young barley
was bitten. PruneS and peaches were
probably. considerably damaged. All
garden vegetables We're badly injured.
The loss along the river and creek
bottoms was much greater than upon
the uplands. In this city thre was a
heavy white frost, which did not disap-
pear until a. M The weather is clear
and cool today, but much warmer than
yesterday.
AT RED BLUFF
RED BLUFF, April 15.--Last night
was the coldest of any night here in
April that there is. any record of in the
weather bureau. The temperature was
"a. A heavy frost occurred during the
night, which damaged grapes and veg
etables. Fruit is pretty we'll set and
not as much damage was done as if the
blooms We're on the trees.
The herald., 1896-04-17

age of silver believing 1t would involve
the country in financial ruin. The gold
dollar is the best dollar and the least
liable to fiuctuation, and for these rea-
sons. and in order to conform our
standard to that of other great CONNER
cial nations, we favor 1t as standard
money of the United States and MAIN
taining 1t with every other dollar.
either silver or paper"
A. r. Durham. one of the original
Mckinley men, Col. Lew p. Tarleton,
one of Governor Bradley's right hand
men, and Senator w. ]. Deboe, also a.
Bradley man, were elected delegates
at-large.
A NEW CANDIDATE
ELKINS, W. Va, April 16.-The Re-
publican county convention of Ran
dolph county. the home of Stephen 3.
Elkins, today adopted a strong resolu-
ton instructing the delegates to the
state and district conventions to sup
port delegates to the national Republi-
can convention at ST. Louis, who are
in favor of Hon. s. 3. Elkins for pres
ident, and in the event that he will not
consent to be a candidate, then to sup
port William Mckinley.
M'KINLEY MEN
ROANOKE. Va, April 16.-The Sixth
district Republican convention here to-
day elected s. F. Sproule and James
Mclaughlin delegates to the st. ouis
convention. They were instructed for
Mckinley.
NASHVILLE. Tenn, April 16.-At
Cleveland today the Republicans of the
Third congressional district elected
Congressman Brown and T. M. Bur-
kett delegates and instructed them to
vote for Mckinley as long as a major
ity of the Tennessee delegates deemed
it best. Brown is Reed advocate.
A COUNTY CONVENTION.
NAPA, April 16.-The Napa county
Republican convention was held here
today and the following persons were
chosen as delegates to the state conven-
tion at Sacramento: Frank L. Coombs,
r. H. Sterling, Percy s. King, S. e.
Holden, George s. Mckenzie. Andrew
jackson. G. w. Stroll. A. L. Williams,
A. N. Bell, F. B. Mackinder and w. F.
Fisher
George NJ. Francis, proprietor Of the
Napa Register. was endorsed as cam
didate for delegate to the national con-
vention at st. Louis
CONVENTION RATES.
CHICAGO, April 16-Western roads
have agreed to make a rate Of one fare
for the round trip for the Republican
national convention to be held in st.
Louis. Tickets will be sold June 13. IA,
Is and on June 16 and II from points
within 200 miles of st. Louis. good until
June 21. The same rate will be made
for the Democratic convention in Chi
cago. Tickets to this city will be sold
July 4, and 6 and on July and
from points within 200 miles of Chicago,
good for return until July IL. The Pro-
hibitionists will be given the same rate
for their convention, which is to be held
in Pittsburg May 26. Tickets will be
sold May a. % and 26 from territory
common to the central passenger COM
mission. They will be good for return
until May 30.
The herald., 1896-04-17
A FooIhsrdv Scheme

SAN FRANCISCO. April 16.-The
schooner Bonanza is going to venture
cut tomorrow on decidedly hazardous
voyage to Alaska-hazardous because
she is leaking badly. and her hope OF
reaching her destination safely depends
upon the endurance of her seamen IN
sticking to the pumps and upon the
endurance of the pumps themselves.
The schooner will sail in this perilous
condition because she is fully loaded
with a valuable cargo which would spoil
If time were taken to unload and re-
pair the ship.
The herald., 1896-04-17
An ATTORNEY strIcken

SAN FRANCISCO, April 17.-Denis
Spencer, a prominent attorney, was
stricken with apoplexy last night and
died at this morning at his rooms III
the Lick house. Spencer was well
known throughout the state as lawyer
and politician. He was one OF the can
didates for governor before the last
Democratic state convention. Spencer
resides at Napa but has an Office In this
city and spends most of his time here.
The herald., 1896-04-17
K,iied His Prisoner

SAN DIEGO, April 16.-Deputy Sher-
iff Frank Thing and his brother, Sam
Thing, attempted to arrest Mexican
named Santiago Sortias at Tecarte near
Campo in this county. Sortias was
wanted for murder at Santa Ana The
fugitive made q move OF draw his re-
volver, whereat Sam Thing fired. kill
ing Sortius. The deputy surgondeeo1
himself. I. + - s. !. .....'..l !.
The herald., 1896-04-17
Lost Dsu shter and Watches

An elderly Mexican woman, giving
her name as Mrs. Unity Colon, appeared
at police headquarters yesterday and
desired assistance in recovering her
daughter Esther, whom she stated had
taken her baby and disappeared yes
terday morning. together with two gold
watches. She could give no reason for
the daughters departure, and seemed
greatly agitated, more so over the lost
timepieces than the girl. Her story
was told to the detectives, who promised
to us every endeavor to locate the miss
ing girl and property.
The herald., 1896-04-17
IN THE WORLD OF SPORT
American Horses Run UnpIaced
at Newmarket
THE RACES AT INGLESIDE
Jocky Jones Goes Into Hospital With
Broken Shoulder
THE RACES AT INGLESIDE
With Good Playing and Very Large
Attendance-spor Notes
Associated Press Special Wire.

NEWMARKET, Eng, April &c.
There were eleven starters, including
Pierre Lorillards King of Bohemia, in
the race today for the Flying handicap
plate, five furlongs J. A. Miles Bar
ney Hill won, Dobell's Chinca second,
the American horse not placed. In the
race for the Newmarket Biennial
stakes, 4-year- -olds, distance one and
one-half miles, James Joicey's brown
colt Tyranny beat L. de Rothschild's $
Utica. Sixteen horses went to the plate
post in the double trial plate for 2-year-
olds, including Lorillard's India, which
was not placed. Course five furlongs,
E. Fosters High Chancellor won, Barn
Door second, Laguna third. There
were tn starters in the race for the Cra-
ven stakes for 3-year-olds. Lord IL
chester's Lord Hervey won, Gulistan
second, Phoebus Apollo third.
The herald., 1896-04-17
Prostitutes Arrested

Four arrests were made by the police
yesterday of prostitutes for soliciting
in public Josephine Antoine, Joseph
inc Midard and another French woman
passing by the name of Marguerite
but put UP $40 bail each and were re-
leased. Kitty Clark was found on
Commercial street, and, having no
money was thrown into cell for the
night.
The herald., 1896-04-17
On the rlemphis Track

MEMPHIS, Tenn, April 16.-Track
lightning fast.
Six furlongs-Minerva won, Crusader
second, King Michael third. Time,
1:17.
Four and half furlongs--Suisun
won, Scribe second, Moncreith third.
Time. 1854.
The Lassie stakes for 2-year-o1ds,
four furlongs-Olean won, Izeyl second,
Full band third. Time, :50N.
One mile-Flying Dutchman won,
Rey del Mar second, Mercury third.
Time. 1:43M
Mile and an eighth-Presidio won,
Captain Kidd second. Robert Latta
third. Time. 1859.
six furlongs-Roy Lochiel won. Valet
second, Tower Street third. Time,
1:16L.
The herald., 1896-04-17
A Site Chosen

FRESNO, April 16.--The Hundred
Thousand club today Endorsed the pro-
position to locate the Wilmerding
Industrial school at Stockton, and ap-
pointed a committee to present the
views of the club to DIR. Rowell, regent
of the state university.
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Az Letonia

CINCINNATI, o.. April 16.--The Nc
Daniels starting machine was used sue
cessfully in the third race at Newport
today. Track fair, weather clear and
warm.
Six furlongs-Nana won, Hands Or
second, Cashier third. Time, 1:1S34.
Four and one-half furlongs-Cynthia
Fl. won, Let Fly second, Covington
third; time, :57.
Mile and a sixteenth-Toots won,
Basso second, Booze third: time, 1:49i4
Seven furlongs-Doorga won, Master
red second, Rapa Latchie third; time,
1,2SA.
Half a mile-Nina Louise won, Mar
garet Lyme second, Leo Wicka third;
time, 80.
Seven furlongs-Tit for Tat won,
Uno second, Judge Denny third; time,
1:28L.
The herald., 1896-04-17
Chicago Races

CHICAGO. April 16.-The racing at
Forsythe today was clean and sharp
and was marked by a coup over Red
skin, who was played by the knowing
ones from to to I to10. Even the lat
ter price was q royal one.
Five furlongs-Margaret Ann won,
Hinda second, Imp. Conemara third;
time, 103A.
Half a mile-Devoir won, Miss Ames
second, Gala Lily third; time, 0:51%.
Six furlongs-Redskin won, John
Hickey second, Dominoco third; time,
1:16h
Five furlongs-Imp. Remedy won,
Anna Mayes second, Cossack third;
time. 1902.
Mile and seventy yards Sull Ross
won, Little Mat second, Pat Malloy. jr.,
third; time. 1:4S1a.
Five furlongs-Miriam won, Saliva
ton second. Queen Faustus third; time,
1903,
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rhe. YNoman 0uesflon

GLOvERSvILLE N. Y, April 16.-
At the Troy Methodist Episcopal con-
ference today the question of admitting
women as lay delegates to the general
conference was voted down, 113 to 7S.
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opening game Of the national league
season between the Spiders and the st.
Louis Browns. There was the largest
crowd that ever attended an opening
game here. Score:
1 9 3 s 6 8 9
st. Louis 80 o 0 0 2 l.
Cleveland 30 0 0 0 0 0 2 o. 2
Hits--St. Louis, IL; Cleveland, Z. Err
.rors-St. Louis, 0; Cleveland, 2. Bat
teries-St Louis, Breitenstein and Nc
Farland; leveland, Younk and O'Con-
nor
CINCINNATI, O., April 16.-Gray's
errors and Rhines' weakness in the fifth
and seventh innings lost the game for
iCncinati today. Attednance, 14,400.
Score:
12s 45s7 7ss
Cincinnati 20 100 0 o 0 0 o. I
Pittsburg 30 o 0 0 s 2 1 2-9
Hits-Cincinnati, 10: Pittsburg, 13.
Errors-Cincinnati, 8; Pittsburg, 2.
Batteries-Cincinnati, Fisher. Rhines
and Peitz; Pittsburg, Hawley and Mer-
ritt
LOUISVILLE, April 16.-The largest
crowd ever at League park saw Chicago
played game today. Attendance, 10,-
900. Score:
1 2.S 4 5 Z 50
Louisville IL 0 0 0 0 0 0 l. 2
Chicago ....1 0 0 0 0 0 3 " 4
Hits-Louisville, 8; Chicago, 4. Err
rors-Louisville, .; Chicago, 0. Bat
teries-Louisville, Frazer and Warner:
Chicago, Friend and Kittredge.
WASHINGTON. April ia uorum
Of either house probably might have
been obtained with more readiness at
the national baseball park today than
at the capitol. Attendance, 5000.
/ 5 8
New York 20 0 o % 0 o. 3
Hits-Washington. z; New York, Q;
Errors-Washington 5; New York. 3
Observation-Disclosures Mercer and
Mcclure; New York, Clark and Zerfoss.
PHILADELPHIA, April 16.-Over
$4,000 people were on the grounds when
was so great that the doors had to be
closed and locked and thousands
turned away. The visitors victory was
largely due to the INABILITY Of the Phllies
to hit Nichols. Score:
Boston ......s 1o 9 o.
Phila .......0 % 90 o. 8
Hits-Boston. 10: Philadelphia, Z. Err
rors-Boston, 1; Philadelphia, S. Bat
teries-Boston, Nichols and Camel;
Philadelphia, Taylor and Clements.
BALTIMORE, Md. April 16.-The
season was opened here today before n
crowd of about 1900 people. The aBlti-
mores played a surprisingly poor game
for them in the field. McMahon's pitch
ing was good. Score:
FPS 456 50
Baltimore - 0 0 OIL o 1 l. 5
Brooklyn 30 2 1 o 2 0 0 1 o. 6
Hits-Baltimore, 6; Brooklyn, 8. Err
rors, Baltimore, 6; Brooklyn, 4. Bat
teries-Baltimore, Mcmahon and Rob-
inson; Brooklyn, Kennedy and Grim.
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The Baseball season

sand people passed through the stiles at
Spor rtsman's park today to witness the
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In the House

WASHINGTON, April 16.-Mr Blues
fight against the appointment of Gen.
w. r. Franklin as member of the
board of managers Of the national
home for disabled volunteers, which
was the feature of the proceedings in
the house yesterday, terminated un-
successfully today, when his amend
ment to substitute the name of Gen. O.
%. Howard for that of Gen. Franklin
was rejected by vote of 81 to 149. The
debate on the subject was continued
until o'clock and was quite spirited.
Both Gen Franklin and Governor
Smith OF the Leayenworth home were
etoquently defended by Gen. Grosvenor
Iof Ohfo. Gen. Henderson of Iowa. Hr.
ffull or iowa, chairman of the commit
tee which reported the resolutions,
and others Mr.. Hepburn of Iowa, Mr..
k1rkpatrtck of Kansas and Mr.. Calder
head OF Kansas spoke against Gen.
Franklfn. The resolution adopted to-
day appoints Gen. Franklin and Mr..
Steele OF Indiana to succeed them
selves; Gen. l.. l.. Beal of Minnesota to
succeed Gen. Fessenden, and Gen.
Thomas j. Henderson of Illinois to sue
ceed Gen. John G. Black.
Mr.. Blue asked If Hull would allow
the vote on the resolution to be dropped
for ten days. This Mr.. Hull declined
to do. The speaker decided also that
a motion to recommit would not be in
order. the vote having been ordered at
8 o'clock.
Mr.. Mahone's amendment to investi-
gate Governor Smiths conduct was
ruled out and the vote was taken on the
7lue amendment to substitute the name
The herald., 1896-04-17

Hits-Cincinnati, 10; Pittsburg, 13.
Errors-Cincinnati, 8; Pittsburg, 2.
Batteries-Cincinnati, Fisher. Rhines
and Peitz; Pittsburg. Hawley and Mer-
.,sk
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LOUISVILLE, April 16-rhe largest
crowd ever at League park saw Chicago
down the home team in a brilliantly
played game today. Attendance, 10,-
600 Score:
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People's party paper. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1891-1898, 1896-11-20
From South Carolina
TArUM, s. c., Nov. 4, 1896
Lumpkin, Ga.

TATUM, s. c., Nov. 4, 1896.
Hon. Thomas b. WatSom
Dear Sir and Friend-As a Pop
ulist of the true blue stripe, we ten
der you most heartily our sympathy
and unqualified endorsement. Your
course as a Populist has ever been
that of a true patriot, an unfinohing
supporter of the father of our prin.
ciples-Thom&s Jefferson. That you
have been foully dealt with, goes
without the saying, clearly demon
strsting the fact, that he who would
do right must suffer persecution.
Rest assured that you occupy a
place in the hearts of the people that
no other man can usurp. We have
been with you from the first, am with
you still, will stay with you till the
end, hoping, praying and working
for the success of the principles you
have so nobly fought for.
Yours in the faith,
T. JEFF JOHNSON.