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The record-union., 1896-05-15
ADJOURNMENT OF CONGRESS.
Republican Senators to Consider the
Subject in Caucus To-Day.

WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE Re-
publicans of the Senate hold a caucus
tomorrow at II o'clock for the purpose
of considering the question of adjourn
nent. The call was circulated by
Chandler. and was generally signed by
those who are opposed TO the repeal of
the free alcohol clause of the tariff bill,
which Sherman and several other Re-
pubIicans are desirous to have repealed.
1t is said the caucus will endeavor to
reach a conclusion on the subject of
adjournment and the bills to come be-
fore that time arrives. The general i'm
pression prevails that final adjourn
ment cannot be had in the first week
of June without trouble or inconveni-
ence.
1t is the intention to engage in some
plain talk at this conference, and then
endeavor to show the advocates of the
repeal of the free alcohol clause how
impossible it is to take up this amend
ment to the Tariff Act without coupling
it with other amendments along Re-
publican lines. 1t is claimed that the
silver Republicans will not do anything
The record-union., 1896-05-15
ROBBERS MAKE A BIG HAUL.
Twenty Thousand Dollars Worth OF
Diamonds Stolen.

NEW YORK, May 14.-Eugene Ack-
ers, who keeps a confectioner's store
at 113 Sixth avenue, reported to Cap
tain O'Brien on Tuesday that some
time during Monday night he was rob-
bed of diamonds valued at nearly S2O,-
COO They were taken from safe in
his store, the combination of which
was out of order. Besides the diamonds
there was taken $3.50 in money and a
check for S7S 80. The thief got in
through a rear window in the store.
A young man named John H. Riddell,
a former employe of Ackers. has been
arrested on suspicion, but none of the
stolen gems were found in his pos
session. and none of the property so
far has been recovered.
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There was no longer any question, he
sara, OF the magnificent capabilities of
California as producer of the choicest
natural products. The problem which
was to be solved in the future by the
people of the State was that relating
to the extension of existing markets
and the securing of new ones rather
than how to increase the volume of the
annual yields. This latter question
might be trusted to care for itself
ou have here" said the Secretary,
million and half of people now en-
gagged in raising luxuries, a great pro-
portion of your products to be con-
sumed elsewhere than in your own
State. Already you have thoroughly
established the reputation of your
fruits in New York and other Eastern
centers, and there is, therefore, COM
paratively little home missionary
work remaining to be done. And in
seeking to extend the existing mar
kets for your products you must, there
fore, for the most part look abroad to
England and other countries of the
Old World.
Then Secretary Morton read num-
ber of statistical statements setting
luI III llle OI ITull anu OlHeI
California products exported during the
years from 1890 to 1895 inclusive, and
giving approximate returns obtained
therefrom.
"These figures and such other in
formation as we have at hand" he re-
sumed, 'all go to show that the best
qualities of your products when ship
ped abroad have never failed to yield
handsome returns. The lesson is there
fore obvious that it is in exporting
only these best qualities that your
profit is to be found"
Secretary Morton's remarks were
warmly applauded, and when the
speechmaking was over many persons
present sought an opportunity to be in
troduced to him.
The programme for the day also in
cluded the serving of a choice lunch to
all who cared to partake, together with
all the best variety of California
wines.
The record-union., 1896-05-15
CONVENTION TICKETS.
Question Discussed by the Transcon-
tinentaI Association.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 1.-THE
Transcontinental Association held two
sessions to-day in the Palace Hotel, B.
D. Caldwell of Chicago presiding.
The Committee on Half-FareS for
Conventions submitted it's report, rec
ommending practically halffares to
the various conventions.
The association accepted the report,
but did not agree upon it, and are still
working on the matter. While the
proposition of a half-rate for conven-
tions was favored by all members of the
association, they We're determined to
adopt restrictive measures which would
prohibit the misuse of these tickets.
That is, the whole matter is delayed un-
The record-union., 1896-05-15
Sherman Monument.

WASHINGTON, May 14-Designs
from American sculptors for an eques-
trian statue of General w. T. Sherman.
to be erected in Washington are await
ing the action of a committee ap-
pointed to make selection, tomorrow
being the day named for that purpose
Three Of the models are already in place
and the fourth will be ready when the
committee is. General Miles of the
Statue Committee is in the city, but
the other two members, Secretary La
mont and Senator Lodge, are not ex-
pected here before Monday next.
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ODD FELLOWSHIP.
The Grand Lodge Selects Officers f0f
the Ensuing Term.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 14.-The
members of the Grand Lodge of Odd
Fellows this morning proceeded to the
most important business of the session,
the election of officers.
In the majority of cases there was
but little opposition to any Of the can
didates, and comparatively rapid pro-
gress was made.
By II o'clock the new board had been
almost completed, though the choosing
of one or two members was left until
afternoon.
J. W. Warboys of Santa Rosa, for
merly Deputy Grand Master, was pro-
NOTED to the Grand Mastership, and as
such became the head of the order in
California during the year now begin
ming.
A. NJ. Drew of Fresno. formerly
Grand Warden, was elected Deputy
Grand Master.
Karl C. Brueck of Stockton was
chosen Grand Warden, and P. F. Cos
bey of San Jose, the ex-Grand Master,
was elected to serve as representative
to the Sovereign Grand Lodge for the
next two years.
George T. Shaw. Grand Secretary,
anu Moses GfeenDdutn, OTdDu IIto1o-
urer, were reelected by unanimous
vote to their respective offices. Samuel
B. Smith of Sacramento was reelected
trustee of the Odd Fellows Home.
The Daughters of Rebekah were also
in session during the morning, and like
their brethren of the Grand Lodge,
they devoted their time to choosing new
officers. They did not make as good
progress as the men, however, though
in the desire to finish their work they
protracted their morning session until
after / o'clock.
Even then but a few of the new Off
GERS had been chosen, following being
their names:
Mrs. Marian Greenwood of Lebanon
Lodge, Stockton, Grand President; Mrs.
Minerva Kosner of Orange Grove,
Grand Vice-President; Mrs. Mary g..
Donohue of Vacaville, Grand Secretary;
Mrs. Anna NJ. Liese Of Brooklyn, Grand
Treasurer.
Bothsthe Grand bodies expect to be
in session for the remainder of the
week.
The record-union., 1896-05-15
Desert Lands.

WASHINGTON. May 1.-THE Secre-
tary of the Interior has instructed the
Commissioner of the General Land
Office to continue to sell the desert lands
within the limits of railroad grants at
81 % per acre. A decision OF the United
States Supreme Court cast some doubt
on the authority of the Secretary to fix
that valuation. and the Commissioner
of the General Land Office requested di-
recffOnS
The record-union., 1896-05-15
Lumber Company Assigns.

LEAD IS. d., May 13-Notice was
posted this morning at the office of the
Huise q Price Lumber Company that
1T had assigned to f. G. Rugg. This is
the largest lumber company in the hills.
having yards in Lead, Deadwood, Hot
Springs, Rapid and Edgemont The
assignment was g. great surprise, as the
firm has always been conservative and
successful. The assets are thought to
far exceed the liabilities.
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N. p. CHPMAN

til the adoption of a comprehensive
method to fight the brokers, and thus
prevent scalping on convention tick
cts.
Chairman Caldwell said that it is
probable certificates would have to be
issued by agents at destination points
to identify holders of convention return
tickets
The record-union., 1896-05-15
On the run up she will be fully tested
in all kinds of wayS

On the run up she will be fully tested
in all kinds of ways.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 14.-Captaln
w. HI. Patterson, a well-known pilot OF
the Columbia River, is at Santa Bar
bara, commissioned by the Portland
Chamber of Commerce to extend to the
big battleship Oregon an urgent invita-
ton to visit Portland. The Portland
Chamber Of Commerce has raised S2o,-
700 to procure a magnificent silver serv-
ice to present in the name of the people
of Oregon in recognition of the honor
bestowed in christening the war ves-
sci. This service the people of Oregon
wish to present there. The Naval Board
objects, being apprehensive that the
Oregon cannot pass the Columbia River
Tar. Patterson offers to stake his own
reputation and that of every pilot on
the Columbia River that he can take
her safely up, having conducted the
Charleston, Monterey and Olympia
over the bar
The record-union., 1896-05-15

to precipitate a final discussion, and
that ii Sherman and those who are with
him in the matter will agree to let the
repeal go by the board there will be no
stumbling block to an adjournment as
soon as the river and harbor bill be-
comes a law
The record-union., 1896-05-15
Treasury Gold Reserve.

WASHINGTON, May 14.-The treas
ury gold reserve to day was S114, 1872
S33; Withdrawals, $42o,000.
The herald., 1896-04-08
Los ANGELES HERALD WEDNESDAY MORNING. APRIL q 1898
METHV|N IS AFTER SNYDER
THE OIL INSPECTOR SERVES A NOTICE
ON THE COUNCILMAN
Snyder Is One Of the Owners Of an OIL Well
Where Dead Dog Is Alleged to Have
Crested Q Nuisance Blood Be-
tween the Two Men

There's bad blood between Council
and j. NJ. Methvin. the oil inspector
ana neither man loses an opportunity
in and out of season to, whack away at
the other Snyder insists that the oil
inspector is not now and never has been
doing his duty That his position is "a
political sinecure purely and might just
as well be abolished and the salary
saved. Methvin maintains on the other
hand that Snyder is maintaining IL
nuisance. and yesterday he filed out
the following:
Los Angeles, April Z, 1896.
Messrs. Snyder and Day--You are
hereby notified to remove from your
premises at your oil well on Court street
within - days from service of this no
tice the nuisance consisting of Il dead
dog in the slop hole under the dirt The
same must be removed Immediately
and the hole pumped out within three
days of the receipt of this notice.
A failure to comply with this order
Will subject you to the penalty imposed
by ordinance 22SS. passed August 27,
1894, regulating the prevention of nuis-
ances.
The above is signed by ]. M. Methvin,
the oil inspector by whom it was yes
terday afternoon served upon the Sec
ond ward councilman.
Snyder says that he is not adverse to
Methvin's doing his full duty, and if he
is maintaining nuisance he is perfect
Jy willing to be proceeded against the
same as any other citizen.
The herald., 1896-04-08
Licensed to Wed

The following marriage licenses were
issued by the county clerk yesterday:
Ernest John Renfus, aged "a years,
and Margarita Nicolai, aged 22 years,
both natives of Germany and residents
of Los Angeles.
Charles Henry Rich. a native of Iowa
aged "a years, and Alice Rose. a native
of Louisiana, aged IS years, both resi-
dents of Los Angeles.
Alexander Romero, a native of Cal
ifornia, aged % years. and a resident of
Santa Paula, and Eliza DomingueZ,
also native of California, aged Is
years, and resident of Los Angeles.
Thomas r. Hayes. aged 23 years, and
Mamie l.. Johnson, aged II years, both
natives of California and residents OF
Wilmington
Alfred Amend, a native of Ohio, aged
"a years and Oracle Maud Peckins,a "a ma
tive of Michigan, aged II years, both
residents of Los Angeles.
Henry Stevens, a native of Illinois,
aged rs years and a resident of San Fer
nando, and Maggie Preaster, native of
Germany, aged 25 years, and resident
of Los Angeles.
Theodore Boye. a native of California,
aged 90 years, and a resident of Los
Angeles, and Annie NJ. Finch. a native
of Missouri, aged 20 years, and resident
of Santa Monica.
The herald., 1896-04-08
A NEW TRIAL IS DENIED
The Verdict in the Holiday Case Must
Stand-Court Notes

Judge York yesterday denied the mo-
ton of the defendants in the case of
Fannie L. Holiday vs.Edward F.
liday C'Bug'O and wife, for new trial.
thereby settling the case. Some time
ago Mrs. Fannie Holiday, who is a sis
ter-in-law of Bugs" went out to his
house during the absence of himself and
wife and smashed up things generally.
She was arrested, and after the trial
she was confined in the county Jail, as
it was regarded as dangerous for her
to be at large When she was finally
released she brought suit for damages
for malicious prosecution and was
given $500. The Holidays were not
satisfied with this verdict. and mo-
ton was made for new trial, which
was denied by Judge York yesterday.
This will probably end the matter. Both
Holiday and his wife have done every
thing In their power for Mrs. Fannie.
and only had her arrested to protect
themselves. They offered to pay her
expenses east to her friends but this
offer was declined. The chances now
are that they will pay the judgment in
the case and wind up the whole matter.
The herald., 1896-04-08

to recover s453S.27, the value of certain
precious stones and gems levied on by
the sheriff as the property of Lucas &
Son. to satisfy claim of ]. l.. Trafton.
The claim is made that the property
seized did not belong to the Lucas firm
but was merely held in trust by them.
On the other hand, it is contended
that the property did belong to the firm
and that the transfer was made for the
purpose of evading the payment of the
The trial was not con-
cluded at the hour of adjournment.
The herald., 1896-04-08
Don't Hiss II

The most enjoyable excursion of the sea-
son will leave by special train from La
Grande station tomorrow at 8 q. m. via the
famous foothill route, stopping only at Pas
adena 8 20 for misunderstanding same day,
giving all desiring privilege of staying over
and taking trip up the mountains to the
great Hemet lake. The dam is the best
and largest in the west. Fine scenery.
Pine trees four feet through. Hemet lands
are the best, Lake Hemet water the purest.
The most popular lady and the ugliest man
taken free. Call today for tickets. See
our views and full particulars. Santa Fe
ticket Office, 129 Spring. Hcmet Land Co.
The herald., 1896-04-08
Stricken From the Calendar

No one appearing for either side,
Judge York yesterday ordered the case
of Banks VS.. Moore, Hunt & Co. strick-
Ell from the calendar.
The herald., 1896-04-08
Tho Superyisors

At the meeting of the board of super
visors yesterday the county auditor was
allowed an extra deputy at SIS per
month for April.
The bid of the Crystal Springs Water
company for a franchise for laying a
pipe line for supplying water was ac-
cepted.
Most of the day was taken up in the
routine work of auditing demands.
The herald., 1896-04-08
L.ookinr for Pronerty

There was a Fishing excursion be-
fore Judge Clark yesterday morning in
the matter of the estate of Francis J.
Upton, deceased. An investigation was
had to discover whether there was any
property, and where it was at, but moth
ing came of it,
The herald., 1896-04-08
Assignee Appointed

In the case of John Dunn VS.. his cred
itors Judge Van Dyke yesterday ap.
pointed Edgar Moore as assignee
with bond fixed at $500.
The herald., 1896-04-08
Already DIsooSed Of

The charge of burglary against Geo.
Thompson was yesterday dismissed by
Judge Smith. as the defendant had al
ready been committed to the reform
school at Whittier and is now confined
at that institution.
The herald., 1896-04-08
New Citizens

Gust Esterberg, a native of Sweden,
was yesterday admitted to citizenship
by Judge Mckinley on renouncing his
allegiance to the ruler of that country.
August Hauber, a native of Germany,
was also admitted by Judge Van Dyke
on the same conditions
The herald., 1896-04-08
To Abate n NuiAance

s. w. A. Carver ct al. yesterday in
stituted suit against the Southern Cal
ifOrnia Railway Company ct al. to
compel the removal of an obstruction
from T. street, which it is alleged is IL
nuisance, and for $500 damages to the
property of plaintiffs by reason of such
obstruction.
The herald., 1896-04-08
New Trial GRANTED

In the case of Schwannecke VS.. Good
enow ct al, a suit over a lease, Judge
York yesterday granted the motion for
a new trial.
The herald., 1896-04-08
Entered Their Pleas

In department. one before Judge
Smith yesterday morning George +.
Curlew, charged with assault with a
deadly weapon, entered his plea of not
guilty. He will be tried May 16.
John Nolan. charged with assault to
murder. was also arraigned. lie will
plead tOday
The herald., 1896-04-08
Claims Allowed

In the insolvency matter of p. NJ.
Darcy, a number of claims for labor,
aggregating something over s100, were
allowed yesterday by Judge York and
ordered paid out of the first money col
lected by the assignee.
The herald., 1896-04-08
Submitted on Briefs

The case of Ella M. Leslie VS.. G. M.
Bobst was tried before Judge Van
Dyke yesterday and submitted on
briefs. The case is a suit to recover
1888 on assigned claims and money ad-
vanced in an oil well-boring co-part-
nership.
The herald., 1896-04-08
Suit On promlssory Note

George w. Lawrence has sued Uri
t,mbody ct AL to recover on a promis
sorry note for $192.75. die cn al oil con-
tract
The herald., 1896-04-08
God Bless Our Home

And if you don't happen to have one, we
can supply the deficiency in all kinds and
sizes, and at very reasonable figures. We
have several in different parts of the city
that can be purchased on the installnent
plan with little or no cash down and the
balance at about what you are paying
rent. Laneworthy company, 226 South
Snrinp etre1t
The herald., 1896-04-08
A New Church

Articles of incorporation of the
Church of Christ of Hollywood were
fled with the county clerk yesterday.
The trustees for the first year are M.
l.. Wager, William Greve, Edward G. Is.
Dunbar, B. +. Coulter and Charles AL
The herald., 1896-04-08
Rates Cut

We have arranged for special train for
Hemet. Join us for pleasure. scenery and
business, returning same day. or you can
stay over and visit Lake Hemet and dam,
45OO feet sea level, among the tall pines.
Hotel Mayberry near hot sulphur and mud
baths. Call see views and full information.
Hemet Land Co., 244 y. Broadway.
The herald., 1896-04-08
Granted the Petition

In the case of J. w. Goodwin, treas
urer OF the city of Pomona, VS.. Charles
F. Bicknell, auditor of Los Angeles
county, a petition for a writ of mandate
70 compel the transfer of the balance of
the ~, 900 bond issue for the building of
school houses in Pomona, to the treas
urer OF that city, Judge Mckinley
yesterday granted the petition and
gave Judgment for the amount claimed.
The amount in dispute is $3421.3S.
The herald., 1896-04-08
Let OF With q Light Fins

Henry c. Roberts, who pleaded guilty
to simple assault on r. M. Fellows in
fight in the San Gabriel canyon, before
Judge Smith Monday. was yesterday
fined $25, which he paid, and was re-
leased from custody.
The herald., 1896-04-08
nivorce Srrjfa Filed

Emma st. John has filed a suit for di-
vorce from Frank st. John on the
ground of desertion. Jarnatt Duncan
has also filed suit for divorce from
Julia A. Duncan, also on the ground OF
desertiOn.
The herald., 1896-04-08
niyorce Granted

Mrs. Amy Glowner was yesterday
granted a divorce from Marion Glow
ner by Judge York on the ground of de-
sertion.
The herald., 1896-04-08
Eor probate Of a VIII

Josephine Griffin yesterday filled her
petition for the probate of the will of
Victor Auguste Leprince, deceased.
The estate does not exceed in value
S2500.
The herald., 1896-04-08
Acquitted

Louis Costel, a young Frenchman
charged with assault with deadly
weapon on Andreas Louis, an elderly
countryman, was yesterday tried before
Judge Smith and a jury and was ac-
Quilted
The herald., 1896-04-08
Brotherly Love

There is sort of brotherly love among
the Republicans OF San Francisco. That
sort of love which the brothers of the sons
of millionaire show when there is a ques-
tionabIe will left by the old man.-Fresno
Expositor.
The herald., 1896-04-08

No excuse for ignorance while the M. x.
system of circulating periodicals. and read
ing matter is in the city. Gall for list of
books. 435 S. Broadway.
The herald., 1896-04-08
To Quiet Title

NJ A. Lott has sued the city of Los
Angeles to quiet title to lot 8, in block
1Ol of the Bellevue Terrace tract.
The herald., 1896-04-08
Excursion

Pleasure, business. scenery. Only So
round trip. If you are ugly you 60 free.
If handsome, a chrome and ticket For
full particulars call 244 S. Broadway.
Helmet Land Co.
The herald., 1896-04-08

Tho finest wedding invitations or announce.
ments either printed or engraved, at reason
able prices furnished by H. NJ. Lee G. Bro, lao
N. Spring st.
The herald., 1896-04-08
Suing the Sheriff

The case Of James Roberts VS.. Sheriff
SUR was on trial before Judge Mckin-
- yss1srday afternoon. The suit is
The herald., 1896-04-08

All pieces OF wallpaper greatly reduced. A
A. Eclatrom, 324 South Spring street
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-06-01
MR.. WOMACK WAS THERE.
He Had Nine Deputies, Too, but There
Was No Ball Game.

Sheriff Womack and nine deputies went to
the ball park, near the fair grounds yester-
day afternoon. expecting that the Indianapo-
lis Ball Club would make an attempt to
play ball. They waited until 6 o'clock last
evening, but the players did not put in an
appearance. Sheriff womack believes. how
ever, that IL he and his deputies had not been
on hand that a game would have been PLAYED.
The sheriff sent one Of his deputies 10 the
grounds before going himself. young man
who rode bicycle had a conversation with
the deputy. whom he did not recognize as an
officer of the law. To draw him out. the
deputy sheriff said he would like TO see a
game of Sunday ball. We'll. you stay here.
and you'll see one to-day" Just then some
one at the grand stand motioned 10 the young
man, who left the deputy. In a moment or
two he returned and looked at the deputy
quite closely. after which he mounted his
bicycle, remarking that he believed he would
return to town.
AS the afternoon passed, Sheriff Wou1ack
says that several other young men rode up
70 the park. but staid only few moments,
after seeing that he was there. IL Is his opin-
ion that the wheelmen were couriers sent out
by the ball club managers 10 see II he was
there ready 10 prevent a game.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-06-01
THE TALK IN NOBLEsyULE.
Belief that Employees OF the Factory
Cut the Levee.

A man living In NoblesvIlle. but who was
not there at the time the etrawboard works
levee broke, tells some strange stories about
the probable cause of the break. He says
there has been talk OF the factory moving
away from Noblesville because more land
could not be secured for another settling
pond. which Is needed. This talk has re-
Gently become deeply impressed upon the
minds Of many Of the employees of the mill,
and they are fearful OF losing their
bread and butter Several times there
have been Indications of an at
tempt TO cut the leyee and IL was
supposed that the attempts were made by
employees who wanted 10 make II possible
for the mill to remain in Nobesville. The
pond was almost fun at the time OF the
break. and this man thinks it not improbable
that some OF the employees took advantage
of the opportunity and cut the levee, and
that the washing OF the water uprooted the
trees, instead OF the trees having broken
the levee by being uprooted by the wind.
There are other reports In Noblesville TO
the effect that the fevee was cut by em-
ployes Of the mill. but whether under In
struction or not cannot be said People who
have been to NoblesyIlle say II is the COM
mon talk OF the streets that the levee was
cut.