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The herald., 1896-06-13

The hunt for a Republican financial
plank that will not mean anything any
where is one of the most inspiriting
scenes in American political history.
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patch failed 70 make any mention Of .
travelling companion. and 1t ID not yet
known whether or not he was accom-
panied by Q lady friend. Vh
The herald., 1896-06-13

Try our port and sherry wines at rs
cents per gallon. T. Vache & Co., Com
mercial and Alameda streets Tele-
phun 800.
The herald., 1896-06-13

Angostura Bitters are the best remedy
for removing Indigestion. Ask your drug
E1st for the genuine. prepared by DR.. j. G.
B. Siegert & Sons.
The herald., 1896-06-13

There are more than 400 papers published
In California. Only thre. Of sheae make affi-
davit to their circulation. The Herald 10 one
Of the three.
The herald., 1896-06-13

The publishers have arranged to- have
The Herald on sale at all news stands and
on all railroad trains in Southern Caiifor-
mia. If the paper cannot be secured at any
deem 1t a special favor II patrons should
report same to the business office.
The herald., 1896-06-13
TO THE EDITOR

Che Herald under this heading prints
sponsibility for the sentiments expressed.)
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SATURDAY, JUNE -, 1906
The herald., 1896-06-13

CITY subscribers to The Herald will con-
fer a favor by reporting to the business
ONCE late delivery or any other negligence
on the part Of carriers, During the week
later than o'clock and on Sundays by 8
o'clock.
The herald., 1896-06-13

The Herald Publishing company hereby
arrest and conviction OF anyone found
stealing copy or copies of THE HERALD
from wherever the same may have been
placed by carrier for delivery to patrons.
The herald., 1896-06-13

Persons desiring The Herald delivered at
their homes can secure 1t by. postal caro-
Should delivery be Irregular please make
Immediate complaint at the office.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-08-01
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Additions to the Exhibits-Severai strikin
Novelties


Novelties
A. Rossi of Placentia presents the
chamber of commerce with novelty in
the shape of an orange wood spoon to
be used in eating the fruit.
Mrs. A. NJ. r. Strong of Whittier sends
from her ranch oranges, lemons and
pomegranites.
The experiment station at Pomona en-
riches the chambers exhibits with Bur-
bank, Botankio, Satsma and Normand
yellow plums. The last named is fine
fruit, much like the Goddess egg plums.
but larger of finer grain and finer flavor.
D. Andrews of Burbank sends iron
clad watermelons and Cuban Queen
ditto.
H. C. braves exhibits a sunflower
grown in this city liz inches in dame
ter and on a stalk IL feet high.
A New York firm dealing in trade
marks writes to the chamber for sam
pies of all trade marks used here. Those
interested should send their samples to
Superintendent Virgins. who will for
ward to New York. There they will be
seen by thousands of people and should
be instrumental in creating an inquiry
for the goods.
Major ]. r. Toberman is in CORE
spondence with ]. c. Culp, the tobacco
man at Watsonville, in regard to curing
tobacco. The major has a small lot of
fine leaf on his ranch at South Riverside
and seeks information as to curing it.
A new exhibit is a product of the eu-
calyptus tree, made from a eucalyptus
oil which is produced by W. c. Adams
of Tuluca, in this county. The second
airy product is todolyptol, an ointment
to be used as an antiseptic. 1t is said
| to be very good.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-08-01
Brokers Have Quit Business

There was a mild sensation among the
D3nployes of the city hall yesterday
when it was reported around that the
hEokers who have been advancing mon
ey on warrants had shut down, and
would do no more business in that lire.
1t Is fact not generally known out
side of the employees themselves that
two or three brokers have been making
a very good thing out of loaning money
to impecunious city employees at the
rate OF . to per cent per month, TAX
ing orders for their warrants as secur-
ity OF course this sort of thing is not
countenanced by law. but it is undoubt-
eddy great accommodation to the Dor
rowers, and there is but little chance
for loss, although occasionally one of
the boys does get away with the money
lender by getting his warrant cashed
and pocketing the proceeds, though even
this is rare.
The reason assigned by the brokers
is that, owing to the u certainty in re-
gard to the money question, the banks
have shut down on making loans, and
as they cannot get money. even on ap-
p'oVed warrants, their source of sup
ply is shut off, and they are unable to
secure tne necessary cash to carry on
the business. One of the brokers is
quoted as saying that he could let out
all OF his money on call loans, and that
he would not hereafter bother with This
small business.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-08-01
KILLED WHILE INTOXICATED
An Inquest Held on the Body Of John
Meekins
Nothing to Show That There IVES Any Dispo-
sition on the Part Of HIS Partner
to Injure Him

An inquest was held yesterday after
noon at the establishment of Kregelo 4
Bresee upon the body of John Meekins,
who died in the city receiving hospital
at Has Thursday night as the result Of
injuries received by being run over by
a heavy wagon loaded with wood, on
Buena Vista street at a little after 5
o'clock in the evening. An autopsy was
performed by DIR. Bryant. which dis
closed the fact that death had resulted
from q rupture of the spleen and liver,
the bowels being filled with blood from
internal hemorrhage. The right arm
was also broken in two places.
1t was developed in the testimony that
Meekins had come into town with load
of wood, in company with Perrin john
son, his partner, from the Little Te-
1unga. Both men had been drinking
sour wine, and were considerably under
its influence when the accident nap
pened A dispute arose between John-
son and Meekins as to who should 90 the
driving, Johnson at the time having tne
reins, although seated on the left SIDE
of the wagon box. Meekins attempted TO
take the reins from Johnson's hands,
but did not succeed. He got hold Oh the
whip, however, and dashed the horses in
to a run, being thrown backward onto
the load of wood by sudden jolt or the
wagon.
johnson Strengthened him up in his
seat, when he once more dashed the
horses and again fell over backwards
onto the load. The second time he was
pulled up to his seat, and attempted
to repeat the flashing of the team and en-
deavored to get possession of the lines.
A third time he fell over and. the team
giving a sudden jerk to one side, Meek
ms rolled off and fell directly under the
wheels, both of which on the right hand
side of the wagon, passed over his BODY
johnson pulled up the horses as soon as
possible, and went back to see how bad
ly his partner had been hurt. He help
ed load the unconscious form into the
patrol wagon and drove off to a feed
yard. where he put up for the night.
Yesterday morning he was located by
the police and placed In Jail for deten-
ton until the inquest had been held.
as Meekins before he died. had said that
he was thrown from the wagon by his
companion during a fight There was
no evidence submitted that would tend
to show that there had been any desire
on the part of Johnson to injure his part
ner, but, on the contrary, that he had
done all in his power to help him retain
his seat on the wagon. A verdict was
rendered by the jury stating that Meek
ms came to his death by accidentally
falling off a wagon and being run over.
while intoxicated" The body will be
buried in the potter's field today.
About two months ago deceased was
on trial in the superior court for rape.
but was discharged through lack Of evil
dence.
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NEW FRICTION LOCOMOTIVE
A Large Increase In Speed Developed In New
Engine

Large Increase In Speed Developed In Q New
Engine
A special dispatch from Cape May. N.
j., to the San Francisco Chronicle says:
Another test of the new friction loco
motive was made this afternoon on the
tracks of the South Jersey railroad. On
a level stretch between Cape May and
Cape May Courthouse a speed of ninety
four miles an hour was reached at one
time, and the run between the two
places, a distantce of eleven and one
eighth miles, was accomplished In ten
minutes. Two passenger coaches were
attached to the engine and number of
guests took the trip. Under favorable
conditions and ON a more solid roadbed
the inventor, William ]. Holman, of
Minneapolis. believes that a speed of
120 miles can be obtained.
The Holman engine is an immense
affair and has recently been fitted with
new steel wheels to remedy the defect
caused by the strain on the softer
metal formerly used. The trucks, which
are a special feature Of the machine,
are made UP Of five friction gteared
wheels placed under each driver. Three
of them rest on the track and the other
two bear upon them and the driver In
turn rests upon the two. The track
wheels are held in place by side bars.
which hinge around the center wheel.
The Ringing renders the trucks flexible
and provides for the engine an endless
track Of moving wheels. The trucks
used in today's trial were geared at
about two to one.
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A WHITTIER ESCAPE
Captured on lain Street Shortly After Hi.
Return 20 THIS CITY

Walking along Main street yesterday
afternoon Deputy Constable Quinn ran
across and took into custody Albert
Richardson. IS years old, an escape from
the Whittier reform school. About five
months ago Richardson left the insti-
zion between darkness and daylight
and succeeded in successfully eludine
the officers sent out to recapture him
since his abrupt departure he has been
nearly all over the nited States, from
New York to Butte. Montana, but could
not resist the temptation to come back
TO his old stamping ground. He got in
to the city late Thursday night and
had Just about twelve hours of liberty
When captured he admitted his iden-
tity and desired to be returned to the
school AT once. saying he would again
make his escape inside of two months
y telephone message was sent to the
Institution notifying the officials of his
capture and they will be in today tc
get their pupil"
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-08-01
Wants to Talk on Gold

j. Hartman, the socialist leader, and
advocate of the gold standard, is anx-
ious to have debate with some strong
silver man. Mr.. Hartman has quite a
reputation as a speaker and some weeks
ago had a series of debates with Con-
gresham Mcguire in San Francisco.
He has issued the following challenge
l hereby challenge either Hon. Steph-
en- NJ. White of Col John R. Berry to
public discussion of the following ques-
ton: VIII the free coinage of silver in
the United States of America a the ra-
ito of 16 to with gold, benefit the wage
earning class. 1 will negative the sub
ject. Respectfully,
j. HARTMAN
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FOR BRYAN AND FREE SILVER
A Rousing Meeting Of the Seventh Ward
Club Last Evening
Forty.seven New nembers Added to the
2o,TS--Electop OF Permanent OF.
ficers-Other Meetings

"a seventh Ward Bryan Silver club
held d rousing meeting at No. 610 East
Fifth street last evening, presided over
by A. NJ. Bragg. Forty-seven new men,
bers were added to the roll, which brings
the number over the 200 mark.
The following permanent officers were
elected; A. NJ. Bragg, president; ]. F.
Adams. first vice president; D. j. Carr,
second vice-president; r. w. Reddy,
recording secretary; Oscar H. Hunters.
financial secretary; James Ashman,
treasurer; executive committee, l.. w.
Morgan, George w. Knox and James
Ashman.
q. w. Knox made a speech of half an
hour explaining his position, and telling
why he left the Republican party
The next meeting will be held Tuesday
night week. when the speakers will be
II. H. Savage, Enoch Pepper and Geo
w. Knox.
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and as 1t covers about everything else
that is not specifically mentioned in the
regulations, it Is believed that 1t Is
broad enough to cover the cases in point.
Lee is the man who a week or two ago
created quite a sensation by prefer
ring charges against Foreman John Lam
dell of his company, whom he accused
of swearing at him while on duty, and
afterwards asaulting him with a span
ner when they returned to the engine
house. At that time it was stated that
Lee was a mischief maker and dis
turbing element in the department, and
there was a disposition manifested to
fire" him, but no charges were pre-
ferred. His removal has been looked
for at any time since. Jacobs. 1t is also
alleged, has been talking too much, ana
his suspension is believed to be for the
same cause as in Lees case.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-08-01
NEVADA SOUTHERN AFFAIRS
Strengthening Out That Much
Litigated Line
A QUIT CLAIM DEED FILED
Turning Over All Its Properly TO the
California Eastern
Railroads Fighting for Lover Assessments
Before the State Board Of Equalization.
Losing Proposition

Judge Dillon, attorney for the Cali
fornia Eastern Railway company. to-
day placed on record in San Bernardino
county a quit-claim deed from the old
Nevada Southern company to its sue
cessor in interest, the California East
ern. The deed is under seal, and Judge
Dillon says it is made by authority of
the stockholders and directors OF
the old company. 1t conveys thirty
miles of standard gauge railroad. for
merly the property of the Nevada
Southern, now in operation between
Blake and Marvel in San Bernardino
county.
This appears to wind up the affairs of
that much litigated railroad, and Mayor
Billy Carlson at the same time.
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Building Permits Keeping Up

The work in the office Of the superin-
tendent of buildings is keeping up TO
the standard. For the month of July,
1895, closed last evening, the total num-
Der of permits issued was 200, aggregat-
ing 1914. 451. For 1895 the total number
of permits issued was 246, aggregating
s637.219 For 1894 the number of permits
issued was 1913. aggregating $233.42S. The
large increase shown in 1895 is accounted
for by the fact that a number of large
buildings was included In the statistics
for that year. There is a gradual and
steady increase. as will be seen by the
comparison between the figures for 1897
and 1896
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-08-01
Republican Meetings

The Ninth Ward Republican club will
meet this evening at 7:30 o'clock in the
A. O. L. w. hall on East First street.
to arrange for the coming campaign and
to effect a complete organization.
The Second Ward Republican club
met in the Jones block last evening with
fair attendance
The Young Mems Republican league
headquarters in the Stowell block will
be opened this evening with a public
meeting
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-08-01
Tuberculosis In Beef Cattle

The disclosures in regard to the prev
alence Of tuberculosis in beef and dairy
cattle in San Francisco has naturally
attracted considerable attention of the
health authorities of this city, and the
matter will receive more attention at
their hands Health Officer Steddom
says that there is but little danger to
be anticipated in this city. for the rea-
son that cattle in this section are less
liable to be affected than in any other,
owing to the mild climate. The local
health office has never been furnished
with a supply Of the tuberculin, and in
consequence no tests have been made.
The packing company in this city has a
regularly appointed government in
spector. but so far as known he has not
reported the prevalence of the disease
DR.. Blackington, meat and milk in
spector Of the city, says that beef conf
ing from the highlands of Southern CAL
fornia and from Arizona is likely to be
IN a healthy condition and that tuber-
culosis meat is usually raised on the
low, damp lands. The disease Is not
likely to show on animals fed on rich
or oily foods. and a tuberculosis beef
or mutton will fatten faster than one
in healthy condition. The fat, how
ever, is Of an unhealthy nature. though
this diseased meat is frequently the
best in appearance. Most old ewes are
diseased, while the young sheep ard
wethers are likely to be perfectly
healthy.
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Licensed to Wed

The following licenses were issued
yesterday from the office of the county
clerk
William S.Sampson,a native of Louis
lana, aged 81 years, and Farinata D.
Bahr, a native of Illionis. aged 20 years,
both residents of Los Angeles.
John G. c. Stevens, a native of Ohio
aged 30 years. and Minnie May Scott, a
native of Michigan, aged IS years, both
residents of Los Angeles.
Frank Pellissier. a native of France
aged % years. and Josephine GARNER
also a native of France. aged "a years
both residents of Los Angeles.
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other property in the state. The board
of equalization, he said. assessed them
at their full value, whereas county as
sesors assessed other property at so or
10 per cent of its value. He also thought
that the road which he represented was
assessed higher in proportion than were
other roads He could not say that this
was true in comparison with property
in sections of the state with which he
was unfamiliar, but he believed II to be
true of property in counties through
which his road ran.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-08-01

The attention of the street depart
ment Is called to a piece OF faulty paw
ing on Temple street, near Grand ave-
nue., which will probably he rejected.
The asphaltun used in paving is so
thin as to be practically valueless. More
faulty work is also said to exist on Fig
ueroa street.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-08-01

Assistant Fire Chief Ed Smith yester-
day suspended two members of the fire
department for violation of rule 40 of
the regulations. One of the men is j. J.
Lee, permanent fireman, and the other
is j. P. Jacobs, call man. Rule 40 ap-
plies to the discipline of the department,
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-08-01

An open cesspool on Orange street,
near Lucas, has caused much complaint
among residents in that neighborhood.
The pool breeds swarms of mosquitoes.
and is menace to the health of the
neighborhood The matter has been
brought to the attention of the health
authorities.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-08-01

BY an error in the proceedings of the
board of education it was stated that a
contract for some sdewalking was let
at 20 cents per foot. 1t should have
been 10 cents. just one-half the amount
given. President Hall says that it
would hardly look we'll for the board
to be awarding contracts at this figure
when they are trying to run on an eco
nomical basis.
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Democratic Committee Meeting

A meeting of the Democratic county
central committee is summoned for this
morning a o'clock at the office of Judge
Stephens, 125 Temple street.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-08-01

The union high school, voted on In
the three districts of Compton, Enter
prise and Lugo. was carried by a large
majority and the proposed high school
viii be open with the beginning of the
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-08-01
Back From His Vacation

Homer C. Earle, secretary Of the city
health department, is back from two
weeks vacation spent among the chan
mel islands Mr. Earle is much i'm
proved by his trip.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-08-01
For Bryan and Silver

tn Sued California Post, the leading
German paper of Southern California.
and the most influential, has come out
for Bryan and silver
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-08-01
Take No Report

Yesterday was the regular day for
the meeting of the board of public
works but no regular session was held,
and no report prepared.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-08-01

either printed or engraved. fine in quality
reasonable in price. H. NJ. Lee & Bro.
40 n. Spring st.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-08-01

All prices of wallpaper greatly reduced
A. A. Eckstrom, 32i South Spring street
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-08-01

Paint, floor, 75c. 32s s. Spring.
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" Riparian Rights Ames Over.
stepped the Bounds
CALLED DOWN BY MUNSON
The Councilman Did Not Actually Kick
the Citizen
But He Did Slam q Door In His Face-Con-
flictIng Stories OF the Affair-city
Hall Notes
A story was current about the city

A story was current about the city
hall yesterday afternoon that Council
man Munson of the third ward had as
saulted Mr.. Ames, who has gained at
least local fame, if not wealth, because
of his fight to secure the use of the wa
tiers of the river below the south city
line. 1t was not exactly an assault the
only violence used being swift kick on
the seat of Mr.. Ames' trousers. The
story, as first circulated, was to the eff
feet that Ames had written very in
sulting letter to the members of the
council, accusing them of being robbers,
etc. This was not calculated to put the
municipal statesmen In very pleasant
frame of mind. Later 1t was said that
Mr.. Ames met Councilman Munson in
one of the corridors and opened up the
matter with a remark to the effect that
he (Munson). with the other council
men. was stealing from the property
owners. Mr.. Munson. it was stated,
made some short reply to the effect that
he did not wish to have anything to say
to him, and started toward the door Of
the room of the board of public works.
Ames followed him, and just as the
councilman was entering the room re-
peated the offensive remark. Where
upon Mr.. Munson caught him by the
shoulders and whirling him around
landed a swift, violent kick on Mr..
Ames' rear, after which he went into the
room and shut the door in Mr. Ames'
face, while the riparian water rights
agitator paced the floor and denounced
in unmeasured terms his assailant and
his colleagues.
This was the story as it first started,
but when Mr.. Munson was seen he posi-
lively denied the kicking, saying that he
had used no force whatever on Mr..
Ames, but had treated him with much
more courtesy than he was entitled to,
considering his seurrllous remarks He
said that Ames approached him as he
was unlocking the committeeman door
and accosted him with the remark: so
you're the rascal that's stealing my
rights" referring to his alleged water
rights.
Il stood 1t until patience began to
seem a vice, and l slammed the door
angrily in his face. He may possibly
have been so close that it struck him as
it came TO, but 1 didn't kick him nor
touch him. All 1 said in answer to his
unreasonable abuse was that l had pro-
tected the citys water interests and
would continue to do so; and further
that the four water suits which he had
brought against the councilmen individ-
ually had all been lost by him. showing
that his claims were without basis"
Then you didn't kick him. was
asked.
Il certainly did not, recognizing how
such a row would apear. Had l been in
private capacity l don't say that I
wouldn't have done more than kick him,
for no man can stand unjust abuse. Any
man would have been angry"
President Teed was present at the
time, corroborating Mr. Munson's state
ment, and remarking that he believed
that he acted right in the whole matter.