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The herald., 1896-06-02
OIL TAKES ANOTHER JUMP
Ten Cents Added to the Price by the Exchange
Yesterday

Oil took another jump yesterday, the
price being advanced 10 cents to $1.25 f.
o. b. A meeting of the board of directors
of the oil exchange was held, and it was
the unanimous voice of all that the facts
fully warranted the higher quotation.
A careful canvass of the total available
supply in the field demonstrated that
there is now just ninety barrels more
than was on hand two weeks ago when
full figures were published. At $125 it
is figured that oil is equivalent to oil at
$3.50 per ton, which is certainly cheap
fuel.
1t is probable that the price will now
remain stationary for some time and
matters will adjust themselves on a firm
footing In the field there are now agents
of the Summerland wells in Ventura
county who are figuring on the possi-
bility of shipping their product down
here. The freight rate is 20 cents per bar
rel, and it is the intention when they
can see 81 per barrel net in sight to at
once begin to compete with the city
wells.
A heavy business is now being done
by the exchange, and consumers are
eager to get the oil even at the advanced
rates. Four car loads were sold yes
terday morning at $115, before the af-
ternoon meeting and subsequent ad-
vance in rates. An interesting compar-
ison is afforded by the amounts received
the exchange for car load lots of oil. On
the 18th of April a bill shows the returns
from a car to have been $S643. while yes
terday an equal quantity of oil was en-
tered for SITS Sc.
The Enoch Talbot has finished un-
loading her cargo at San Francisco, and
negotiations are now pending for an
other load. The oil she took up will net
the shippers about GA cents per barrel,
but another cargo could not now be OBJ
tanned at less than $1.05 or more net.
Whether or not the San Francisco mar
ket will stand this, which with freight
added will make the quotation about
$1.55, remains to be seen.
Maier & Zobelein have erected a drill
ing rig on lot between Adobe and Yale
streets, just east of college, where they
hope to find a continuation of the oil
belt So sanguine are the hopes of the
prospectors that oil will be found that
all the land both east and west of the
railroad yards has been leased and will
be prospected until it is definitely de-
termined what it's value is.
The herald., 1896-06-02
RIVERSIDE

RIVERSIDE, June L. Allan Broaded
one of the principal witnesses in the trial
Of the Cummings brothers for the mur-
ber of T. c. Narramore, in Pigeon pass,
was one of the main witnesses in the ex-
animation of Burr Cummings Friday.
He says that John Cummings stole a
shotgun from Sebastian Post, and that
when the murder occurred at the Mar
ramore ranch Burr Cummings took the
gun.
The members of the Rubidoix club
held an enjoyable smoker at the club
rooms Friday evening.
1t is feared that Joseph Bell who left
Riverside some months ago for Alaska
gold fields has been lost at sea. c. D.
Barkelew has received letter from a
brother-in-law who left on later boat
who reports that the other two boats
which left ahead of his and upon one of
which it is thought Bell sailed have not
yet arrived in Alaskan waters, and it is
feared they are lost.
Decennial services were held this
morning in the Arlington Presbyterian
church in honor Of Rev. Henry B.
Cages ten-year pastorate of the church.
Attorney William Collier was in Ell
sinore Friday on legal business.
There has been trouble over the low
wages paid by the contractor in erect
ing the electric lighting plant. This is
hit in keeDing with the pOlicy adOptetl
The herald., 1896-06-02
PARADE I'm THE AFTERNOON
Arranging the Lengthy Program for the
Fourth of July
There VIII Be Bands and MiIItismen From
All Over Southern CaIifornia-The
Floats In the Parade

The Fourth of July parade will start at
l o'clock in the afternoon. This was
decided on at the meeting of the execu-
tive committee last night. There will
probably be a band concert in the fore
noon at Central park and speaking at
Hazards pavilion after the parade and
in the evening. 1t was decided not to
have a choral concert at night, but to
have band stationed at each of the city
parks.
Chairman Redding of the committee
on parades reported recommending that
there be six floats, representing the
most notable periods in the countrys 5
history.
He suggested floats as follows: The
discovery of America; the signing of the
Declaration of Independence, the sign
Ing of the emancipation proclamation;
national float, Peace; national float,
Prosperity, the coming century, god
dess of liberty and children.
Chairman Redding said that these
floats could be gotten up at small ex-
pense and would prove strong feature
of the parade. His report was adopted
w. F. Steele of Tent No. u, Maccabees,
waited on the committee, stating that
his tent would participate in the cele-
bration. He suggested that all the tents
be invited to turn out in a body. The
matter was referred to the committee
on parades.
Chairman Wirsching of the finance
committee reported good progress with
his work.
Grand Marshal Burton and Colonel
John r. Berry were appointed to work
with the transportation committee in
securing a S many companies of the N. G..
c. as possible for the parade.
At the suggestion of Grand Marshal
Burton, the following were appointed
committee to wait on the various
Grand Army of the Republic posts of the
city and invite them to participate in
the parade: F. w. Stein, Henry Glaze,
w. S. Daubenspeck and Daniel Jones.
Following is a copy of patriotic let
ter accompanied by check for $685. re-
ceived from George Montgomery, CO.
adjutor bishop of Monterey and Los
Angeles:
III. J. Shoulter, Chairman of the
Fourth of July Executive Committee:
In answer to your esteemed favor of
the 29th inst, beg leave to answer you
that I would gladly do anything in my
power to make the celebration of the ma
tion's birthday worthy of the event. The
principles it embodies in memories the
most sacred, ought to be dear to every
man that breaths beneath the flag of
our common country, for they are those
of civil and religious liberty, and equally
mighty to all men.
But 1 regret that I shall have to
leave the city in a few days for an abb
sence extending to near the end of July.
In the meantime, beg you to accept
the accompanying check, which 1 wish
I could make larger, and believe me, 1
remain, with sincere regret, Yours
faithfully, ETC."
1t was decided not to pay for any ma
terials bought by subcommittee with
out requisition signed by the auditing
committee.
The herald., 1896-06-02
Planning Mill Men Denied Per.
mission to Build
THR00P SCHOOL TO BE RICH
When Divers Good Citizens Give Up the
Ghost
dence to be Converted Into
HoteI-Brevlties

PASADENA, June 1.-The council met
this afternoon with President Hart
well. Trustees Hamilton, Washburn,
Patten and Reynolds present. The
question of permitting Mann & Daniels
to erect their mill at South Broadway
came up. The original notion that they
be allowed to erect the mill on the tract
proposed, was submitted to the board
and was lost. Patten and Reynolds
voted aye, Hartwell, Washburn and
Hamilton no.
w. s. Lacey as city marshal reported
the appointment. subject to the approval
of the board, of John d. Ripley as police
man in place of j. w. Beebe. The ap-
pointment was referred to the CONF
mittee on police. The question Is as to
whether Mr. Ripley Is a citizen,o Of Pasa-
dena. President Hartwell understood
that at the time of the last election he
was not a citizen. Marshal Lacey also
submitted the appointment of John II.
Pinkham in place of Josiah Horton as
policeman. Also referred. Marshal
Lacey's report from May 2sth to 81, the
period during which he has been in office,
showed no criminal cases.
The report of the city tax collector
shows the amount Of licenses collected
as $50.
Mr.. Hamilton, speaking Of the matter
of street sprinkling, proposed the use
of the well at Simon's brick yard, where
the water is plentiful. Referred to the
committee on fire and water
]. C, Kinsman asked 10 days extension
upon street work on Moline avenue
and Gray Bros & Ward asked 30 days
time on California street.
Superintendent Buchanan reported
1850 collected for permits in May.
Marshal Slater reported for May lour
violations of ordinances and the coiiec-
ton Of $500 in fines.
Tax Collector Slater reported for May
az dog licenses collected and $50 circus
license.
An ordinance was presented and read
for the first time establishing the fire
limits.
shows five cases during May. four on
which were for violation Of the liquor
ordinance.
President Hartwell reported that the
Salvation army marched the streets
Yesterday afternoon without permit,
in consequence of which ne refused them
a permit last evening when they asked
for 1t.
President Hartwell appointed the fol-
lowing committees: Ordinance and 1u-
diciary-Patten, Hamilton and
5urn. Auditing and Misunderstanding
Patton and Reynolds. Streets and al
leys-Washburn, Patten and Hamilton.
Fire and water-Reynolds. Hamilton
and Washburn. Public buildings and
grounds-Washburn, Hamilton and Pat
ten. Police-Patten. Washburn and
Reynolds. Sewer and sanitation-Ham-
ilton, Reynolds and Washburn.
Report of superintendent May, of
streets, shows permits granted to the
amount of $780,
City Clerk Dyer submitted a report for
The herald., 1896-06-02

hardened offender who stood near, at
is clear that their enjoyment will be in
tents" and the professor turned away
to conceal his emotions
The astronomical section of the
Southern California academy of sci
ences has planned great treat for it's
members and their friends. They are to
hold their next session at the Lowe OBJ
servatory on Saturday evening, June
9th, and will have reduced excursion
rates. The special subject will be Sat-
urn, and a lecture by DIR. Swift, illus
trated with views Of the beautiful planet
seen through the great telescope. Other
celestial objects of great interest will
also be exhibited by the doctor including
a view of one of the grandest star clus-
ters in the heavens, Omega Centauri,
not visible from any other observatory
in the United States.
The herald., 1896-06-02
MOUNT LOWE
Beautiful wild FIowers-EnJoyments In Tents.
Astronomical Excursion

Astronomical EXCURSION
Now is the time to gather wild ffow-
ers in the mountains. Some OF them are
exuuisitely beautiful in form and color.
II NAV be of interest to note some Of
their names. A pretty white blossom,
four-petaled and starry-eyed, Is the Gle
matis fremont. 1t is wreathed about
fallen timber, concealing the evidences
of decay, Another clematis Is surnamed
California, and bears a silky tuft or
fibers on a slender stem.
The dark purple blossoms Of the Can
terberry bells make music to the eye
from base to summit. Their botanlics'
name is phacelia whittaria. In strong
contrast with the phacelia are the
bright yellow blossoms Of the mimulous
glutinosus. Some miscall it the monkey
faced flower, though the suggested re-
semblance is very remote.
The dark blue flower growing in pic
turesque clumps on the steep slopes is
the larkspur-delphiniu Californ1cum.
A few weeks later that interestins
congener the red larkspur, will light up
the canyons and hillsldes WIFI its pen
dent blossoms.
There are several penstemons among
which is a variety with a slender stem
supporting clusters of pitcher-shaped
blossoms delicate pinkish hue. An
other penstemon is darker shade or
blush tint, as its name azurens I'M
plies.
A little later in the season the most
picturesque plant on the mountains, the
''candle Of our Lord" will be afiame. 1t
Is otherwise known as the Spanish bay
onet, from the sword-like leaves at its
base, but scientists call it yucca whip
plei.
Professor Lowe is accommodating
many guests at the upper mountain re-
sort known as Alpine Town, and max
ing provision for still larger number
by the erection of tents. He was re-
marking yesterday that quite village
of tents had been started in the oak
grove where seekers after cool and
pleasant retreats could thoroughly en-
10y themselves. II see," remarked a
The herald., 1896-06-02

by the Republican board of city trustees
for the past year and half. Whenever
they could cut laborer's wages down
to starvation rates they have done so.
Memorial Day was suitably observed
in Riverside. Judge Cluney of Los An
geles delivered the oration. One of the
features of the day was the unveiling of
the monument presented by the w. r.
c. to the g. A. r. and which was placed
on the soldiers plat at Evergreen cem-
etery. ]. H. Roe delivered the address.
The herald., 1896-06-02
II. r. VOLLMHR INJURED
Thrown From the Seat of q ehIcie by q
Collision

The well-known crockery dealer, H.
F. Vollmer, met with an accident last
evening which will lay him up for sew
eral days. by being thrown from the seat
of delivery wagon and falling against
the curbing. Mr.. Vollmer was riding on
one of his own wagons with the driver.
and at Fifth and Spring streets the rig
was run into by a heavy furniture
wagon. tipping over the light vehicle
and throwing both occupants to the
street.
The driver went down behind the hor-
se's feet, but by some miracle escaped
injury. Mr.. Vollmer went off sideways
and was jammed between the wheels
and curbing. He was considerably
bruised and cash was cut in his face
alongside the nose, caused by striking
the curb. He was driven to the receiv
ing hospital and his injuries were dress
ed and he was sent home.
Smokers unbiased in their opinion pro-
y,o,,nco C1ynat Mny,,aytc nj iua tac host
The herald., 1896-06-02

ed cigarette in the bed clothes. His
burns We're far more serious than az
first supposed, resulting in his death yes
terday afternoon. Deceased was a bro
ther of Joseph h. Binford, teller in the
FarmerG and Merchants bank; Charles
M. Binford, accountant in the Los An.
geles National bank; Henry M. Binford,
cashier in Wells, Fargo & Co., and II. l..
Binford, an attorney at law.
The herald., 1896-06-02
Died From His Injuries

Some three weeks ago Robert Binford,
a young man we'll known in Los Angeles,
was severely burned at his fathers resi-
dence on Boyle Heights. Young Binford
was lying upon bed smoking cigar
ette He fell to sleep, dropping the light
The herald., 1896-06-02
IN HONOR OF Mr.. MASON
Meeting Held In The Y. M. c. A. Hall Last
Evening

A meeting of the Pacific Gospel union,
an organization of five years standing,
supported by twenty-three churches Of
Los Angeles, was held in the auditorium
of the Young Mems Christian associa-
ton last evening in honor of the second
anniversary of Mr.. c. S. Mason's super
intendence. An informal though enjoy
able evening was spent. Delightful mu-
sic was furnished by Professor Moore's
quartet, and Mr.. B. E. Dawson of Me-
braska sang several solos.
Major George A. Hilton, formerly Of
Washington, D. c., the national presi-
dent, made an entertaining address.
The hall was filled with an interesting
audience.
The herald., 1896-06-02
Opened

Did you attend Special Sale the Big Store not you
have missed very interesting Yesterday morning
cessfully inauguated Great Reorganization Sale
AS previous similar OCCASIONS vast multitude ronged the
great building thoroughly good-naured crowd those
who fortunate enough get to the counters secured bargains
that made them happy Today prepared to attend to all who
come having greatly increased clerical force and wrapping de-
partment Do not delay coming you may miss the very
things you want.
parcels through though
The herald., 1896-06-02

At the police station a lady's filled
case gold watch awaits the identif1ca-
ton of it's owner 1t was found on the
street yesterday.
The herald., 1896-06-02
Blankets

Blankets
The best from leading mills. Quantities
enough for all buyers. Variety for every
liking. Qualities fer every purse limit,
and no question about values.
Eleven
Quarter white wool Blankets, O. An
fancy borders, NZ.A
regular price $3. 50. sale price ..+-
Ten
Blankets, NI.!
Ten
Quarter white Blankets, cn.
Regular price $I.oo, OUC
sale price
S?s|; %:sssss e ' ss:s.': Fl: :: pink $500
Ten MA NA
Quarter white fine wool Blank NZ.Z1
cts, regular price $3.2s, sale price.
The herald., 1896-06-02
Dress Goods

The stock of high class novelties is NOV
ing fast under the pressure of the low
prices. The earliest corners reap the best
advantage. Notice following prices:
38-inch Wool Fancies, regular o.
price 4sc; sale price ....... ZCC
4o-inch Fancy Mohairs, regular AZ
price Csc: sale price. ......... 4OC
5o-inch Fancy Checks, regular 7Eo
price $500; sale price. ........ lCC
44-inch Check Scotch Cheviots, kEc
regular price 85c; sale price,. UCC
And many other similar reductions.
The herald., 1896-06-02

Smokers unbiased in their opinion pro-
nounce Sweet Moments cigarettes best
The herald., 1896-06-02
Great Reorganization Sale
Portieres, etc.

Portieres, etc.
A grand opportunity to add much to the
beauty of your home at a very trfllng
outlay. The following reductions are
genuine:
Extra Heavy Fancy Bordered O. LE
Portieres, o-in. heavy fringe, MAID
regular price 1915; sale price.
so-inch Silk finished Chenille d 4 M
Portieres, regular price $6.75; O4."
sale price. ....................
Plain Silk Finished and Fringed d Z IN
Portieres regular price $6.75; O4.A
sale price. ce....................
Bagdad Portieres, great variety Oriental COL
orings fringed and bordered 3D. O. IN
inch wide, 31a yards long, reg oD0.1U
ular price $500; sale price,.
And hundreds Of others in same ratio.
The herald., 1896-06-02
Children's Wear

Fine Cambria Short Dresses, en- Dn
broidered yokes, regular price $r.co e0DC
Infants and Children's Colored Dresses,
finest chambray, with lace and fd M
embroidery, regular prices $I.5o MAUI
and $I.75 sale price. ........
Infants Silk Embroidered ds1 m
White Flannel Goats, regular a I.0U
price $500; sale price. .........
The herald., 1896-06-02

Excelling in beauty and variety any of
our former stocks, this springs impor-
tations must 60 at cost and in many
cases for less Seasonable goods at
LAST-oF SEASON prices. We advise
those interested 10 see these bargains as
early as possible for the prices at which
they are marked will move them rapidly.
We quote Beautiful Dresden Parasols
this seasons latest novelties,
regular price $3.50; c. m
sale price. VOsVV
An elegant collection of Sun Umbrellas;
natural wood and fancy handles,
regular price $3.50; @ az
SdlC pllCC. ...sss Y6O/O
The herald., 1896-06-02

The above prices indicate the prices at
which the whole stock is being sold.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-12
Rabblts Cause plpl,,herln.

Rabbits have caused an epidemic of
dlphtheria in the eastern part OF this
county, that has spread to Dows, Iowa
Falls, Jewell Junction and Alden. No
less than dozen deaths have been re-
ported. For the last five years diph-
liberia has broken out annually in the
immediate vicinity OF. Tybitura Luth-
eran church, which is used as school
building. A large number Of rabbits
have been making their home in that
building for Il long time, and the ply
slcians have reached the conclusion
that the little animals have planted the
germs of the disease which spread
among the children. The church will
be burned.-St Louis Republic.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-12
To Walk or Rl,lee

The Reform club in London, which
is the stronghold of the Liberal party,
and to which all the Liberal arsioc-
racy belong. is rent in twain Mt the
present moment through the generous
offer of member of the institution
who resides in Chicago. Having OBJ
served that there was no elevator on
the premises. he offered to give $1,000
to supply the deficiency. The club is
only two stories high, the upper level
being gained by fight of broad and
carefully graded staircases, which are,
however, difficult of ascent to those
older members who are rendered in
firm by age and by gout. Those, of
course. gratefully welcomed the gener-
Gus offer of their Chicago fellowmem-
Der.
The younger element, however. oh
jected to the elevator. and the result
was that rival petitions have been
circulated, half the club being in favor
of the elevator and half against. The
fight wages fierce and bitter. and the
committee finds itself in so great Il
quandary about the matter that it has
been compelled to call general meet
ing of the club in order to take its
views before arriving at any decision
on the momentous issue.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-12
ness cannot be otherwise than tnju-

ness cannot be otherwise than tnju-
rious.
Though congress has attempted TO
deal with this matter by legislat1oa,
the laws passed for that purpose thus
far have proved ineffective, not be
cause of any lack of disposition or at-
tempt to enforce them, but simply BE-
cause the laws themselves ~ inter
preted by the courts do not reach the
difficulty. II the insufiiclencies OF ex-
listing laws can be remedied by further
legislation. 1t shoud be done. II
should be recognized, however, that ~
financial legislation on this subject
may full short of its purpose because
Of inherent obstacles and also because
of the complex character of our gov
ernmental system, which. while max
ing the federal authority supreme
within Its sphere, has carefully limite1
that sphere by bounds which cannot
be transgressed. The decision of our
highest court on this precise question
renders 1t quite doubtful whether the
evils of trusts and monopolies can be
adequately treated through federal ac-
ton unless they seek directly and pur-
posely to include in their objects trans-
portation or intercourse between states
or between the United States and for
eign countries.
1t does not follow, however, that this
is the limit of the remedy that may
be applied. Even though it may be
found that federal authority is not
broad enough to fully reach the case.
there can be no doubt of the power OF
the several states to act effectively In
the premises, and there should be no
reason to doubt their willingness to
judiciously exercise that power.
"In concluding this communication,
Its last words shall be an appeal TO
the congress for the most rigid econo-
my in expenditure of the money 1t
holds in trust for the people. The way
to perplexing extravaganza Is easy,
but return to frugality Is difficult.
When, however, 1t is considered that
these who can bear the burdens OF
taxation have no guaranty Of honest
care save in the fidelity of their public
servants, the duty of all possible re-
trenchment is plainly manifest. When
our differences are forgotten and our
contests of political opinion are no
longer remembered. nothing in the ret
respect of our public service will be so
fortunate and comforting as the rec.
objection of official duty well per
formed and the memory Of constant
devotion to the interests of our cOnfid-
ing fellow countrymen.
''GROVER CLEVELAND.
|. Executive Mansion, Dec. Z, 1896"
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-12
r. wer for Ell ctricity.

At Montreux, in Switzerland. the
electric tramway gets its power from n
very small stream, and from the old
Roman town of Vevcy to the medieval
castle of Chillon one may ride in Il troll
ley car propelled by the power of an in
significant stream. The capabilities of
this general utilization of natural pow
er are beginning to be understood ev-
erywhere. and with the appreciation Of
the possibilities of the best methods Of
long distance transmission. the devel-
opment of many mountain streams
must surely come. There are innum-
cradle streams which while very small.
are yet very high, and these can. with
comparatively little difficulty be I'M
pounded and carried down many hun
dretis of feet, thus making up for their
lack of volume by the great pressure
readily obtainable, and. either by the
use of electricity or compressed air. the
power may be transmitted to many
points of application with but little loss.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-12
Rio,Ing Italian Miners.

Scranton, Pa, Dec. 6.-Sevaral hun.
dred striking Italian miners are causing
trouble at the Forest Coal Company's
mine at Archibald, few miles north OF
this city, and excitement there Is intense.
Bloodshed was narrowly averted last
night by the employment Of armed de
tectives to preserve order. The Italians
objected to the deduction from their pay
Of the cost of employment Of expert over
seers, who were to keep watch over the
miners to prevent the robbing Of pillars
in the mines. They also opposed the re-
moval of coal stored in 40 cars In the
drift of the mine. The detectives dis,
persed the men and made eight arrests.