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The herald., 1897-05-16
KOREAN CONTRACTS
LET TO AMERICAN RAILROAD
BUILDERS
Japan Doesn't Like the Situation a
Little Bit, But Cannot Help
Herself

NEW YORK, May 15-The Herald
today publishes the following correspon-
dence from Seoul. Korea:
There is no little hard feeling at pres
ent between Korea and Japan, and this
for two reasons. In the first place, the
two chief foreign counsellors of the
Korean Cabinet, Gen. Charles Legendre
and eX-Consul-General Greathouse-
both American citizens, by the way
have advised the Cabinet to keep as far
as possible from any ENHANCEMENT with
either Japan or continental power (en-
tanglement in the sense Of over-hasty
concessions, contracts, or the like). The
result is that, after repeatedly half
promising Japan to let her build the
first railways in the kin gdom, the Ameri-
can syndicate, represented by Mr. T.
Coleman of Denver, has not only OBJ
tained the contract for the railroad, and
will practically own it, but has COM
menced the work on this novel twenty
five miles of railway. and will finish it
during the year.
Moreover. it is an open secret that
this is merely the beginning. The syn
dicate proposes to build altogether 300
to 500 miles of railway within the next
five years, between the seaports OF
Fusan and Inchhon and the capital;
then northward over a very easy country
to Phyong-an-Do, the most fertile and
wealthy of the Korean provinces.
This has given great umbrage to
Japan, as one of Count Inouye's special
missions was directed toward getting
the concessions for these lines. Japan
had made these concessions sine qua
non in remitting part of Korea's old
Indebtedness to herself and in making
the first loan of 5000, 900 yen, or 81, 500, 0cO
in United States gold. 1t Is at the same
time understood that Japan cannot give
full vent to her growl, because of the ne
cessity for keeping the United States in
seems quite evident that Japan has lost
all control over Korea's councils. and
much of the main result of her war with
China has thus been forfeited.
There is another factor in this feeling
of dissatisfaction. The present Korean
Cabinet is far and away the best ever
brought together. Its me members are with.
out exception, progressive and ardent
advocates of the New Korean" move
ment. Former Vice Minister of Educa-
tion and Communication Min Sang-Ho,
who was given just before his depart
ure an honorary Colonelcy in the royal
guards-not yet one full regiment in
great favorite with the
present Cabinet, and one of the leading
spirits in the new popular reform aglta-
tion. He, like his fellow thinkers, is
rather than pro-Japanese.
Now Korea is desirous Of entering the
postal union, and this step Japan again
views with disfavor, it is said, urging
that it would be both untimely and alb.
surd. There is nothing to be feared OH
the part of Japan in all this, and the
Koreans are jubilant on the strength of
it. But Crown Prince Wo-Hwa is still
on Japanese soil, and finds unexpected
obstacles put in his path whenever he
thinks of returning. The Koreans are
most anxious TO see this hope of the pro-
gressive party once again in Seoul.
The herald., 1897-05-16
AMATEUR SPORT
Yale Defeats Harv yard in the Track
Games

NEW HAVEN, Conn. May 15.-Yala
and Harvard met for their sixth annual
dual track games at the Yale infield
this afternoon. 1t was expected that the
struggle would be close. but Yale won
handily, the score being SO to "a Har-
ward won first in only the quarter, the
half and the shot put, Hollister being
the only member of the crimson team to
make more than one first. He won his
events, the half and quarter, in fast
time. The feature of the meet was the
high jump, in which Merwin broke the
Yale record. going 6 feet 21s inches.
Ties for second and third places will be
jumped off next week.
The Yale star of the afternoon was
Perkins, who took ten points. He
scooped both hurdles, making the 200
yard hurdle in the record time Of rs %
seconds. Yale's winning first in the
100 yards and 200 yards by Byers and
Fisher was a surprise, as both were
dark horses.
FITZPATRICK ALSO RAN
LONDON, May 15.-Charles E. Kill
patrick, the American half-mile cham
pion. ran unplaced in the half-mile open
at the Burnley sports today.
The herald., 1897-05-16
New Mexico Lawlessness

WASHINGTON, May 15.-The war de-
partment has been Informed that there
has been an outbreak of lawlessness in
the western portion Of New Mexico and
that the respectable citizens there have
been terrorized by threats from a law
less element. The matter was brought
to the attention of Acting Secretary
Meiklejohn by Delegate Ferguson, who
had heard from the legal officers of So
corro Of the state of affairs. The acting
secretary, however, decided that in its
present shape the case was not one re-
quiring the action of the war depart
ment and suggested that the proper ju-
dicial authorities be consulted.
The herald., 1897-05-16
AN INDIAN WAR
Piute Factions May Exterminate One
Another

CALIENTE, May 15.--News has just
reached here that the Piute Indians are
at war with one another near William
Shipsey's ranch, which is in the foot
hills of Piute Mountain. One Indian is
reported killed and it is not known
how many more are dead.
There are two small Indian villages in
the Piute range of mountains and the
redskins are divided into two factions
Two chiefs have been rulers and it is
said one tribe for several years past
has sought to kill the others chief. Their
more intelligent chief is said to be dead
The fleeing squaws and children of
one tribe reported the difficulty to
Rancher Shipsey, who fears the weaker
of the tribes will be annihilated before
force of militia can be sent to sub
due the angry passion of the braves.
The herald., 1897-05-16

One mile-Lost Girl won. Palmer Sec
ond. Nebula third. Time. 1:4s1k.
Mile and 4 quarter-Judge Denny
won, Collins second. Walter J third.
Time, 2:08N.
Seven Furlongs-sea Spray won.
Montailade second. Olive third. Time,
1:2s.
CLEVELAND, May 15-Boston and
Cleveland broke even today. In the
first game Cuppy held the visitors down
to four hits In the second McDermott
pitched his first game on the home
grounds. Attendance, 1900. Score for
first game:
Cleveland, s; base hits. s; errors 0.
| Boston, 1; base hits. 4; errors. i.
Batteries-Cuppy and thinner: Sulli-
van, Lewis and Bergen.
: Umpire, Hurst.
Score second bame:
Cleveland, s.; base hits, 10; errors, 1.
Boston. Z: base hits. 10; errors, 2.
Batteries-McDermot Young and
thinner; Klobedanz and Bergen.
PITTSBURG, May 15.-There was no
special feature in the game today except
the good work of Tannehill. He kept the
hits we'll scattered and had six assists.
Score:
Pittsburg 2, base hits g. errors 0.
Washington, 0, base hits s, errors. 8.
Batteries-Tannehill and Sugden;
Mercer and Mcclure.
Umpire-LyHch.
CINCINNATI, May 15.-The Reds de-
feated the Giants today. In the thisl
inning Joyce was put out of the game
by Umpire Emslie for questioning a de-
cision. Score:
Cincinnati 9, base hits H. errors I.
New York Z. base hits II. errors 1.
Batteries-Dwyer. Rhines and Schriv-
er; Seymour and Warner.
Umpire-Emslie
ST. LOUIS, May 15-All the pitchers
looked alike to the Baltimore team to-
day. Baltimore got twenty runs off
them. Corbett was an enigma to the
Browns. Score:
st. Louis g. base hits %, errors 5.
Baltimore 20, base hits % errors 3.
atteres-Hutchinson Evans, Kis-
senger and McFarmand; Corbett and
Robinson.
Umpire-McDermott.
CHICAGO, May 15.-After nearly CIV
ing the game away by loose fielding the
Colts braced up and won out by bunch.
ing their hits in the fifth and sixth inn
ings. Score:
Chicago 6, base hits II. errors 4.
Brooklyn 4. base hits 6, errors 3.
Batteries-Griffith and Kittredgs;
Daub and Smith.
Umpire-McDonald.
LOUISVILLE. May 15.-Louisvile-
Philadelphia game postponed; rain.
The herald., 1897-05-16
PORTER PLEADS GUILTY
The Editor Of "Hot Stuff" Duly Cared
For

SAN FRANCISCO, May 15-Josh j.
Porter, the editor of Hot Stuff" dis
reputable weekly paper published at
San Jose, pleaded builty today before
Judge Morrow on a charge of sending
obscene matter through the mails. The
pie awas made to the first count and the
other two counts were dismissed. Judge
Morrow sentenced Porter to serve nine
months Imprisonment in the Santa
Clara county Jail and to pay s100 fine.
Porter was indicted by the federal
grand jury in September last for send
ing through the mail copies of Hot
Stuff" that contained indescent matter.
Porter learned of the indictment before
he could be arrested and fled. He was
caught at Bakersfield April 9th.
The herald., 1897-05-16
A Brewery Burned

SANTA ROSA, May 15.--Grace Bros.
big brewery and cold storage plant was
totally destroyed by fire at o'clock
this morning. The fire Is supposed to
have originated in the kiln under the
malt room of the brewery. The en-
tire brewing plant was just completely
rebuilt and remodeled. 1t would have
been in operation In a few days with u
capacity of hundred barrels per day
The loss Is fully $50, 900; insurance $8000
Grace Bros. will rebuild.
The herald., 1897-05-16
No Contest

NEW YORK, May 15.-Tommy West
Of Boston and Paddy Purtell of Kansas
City met in the Polo Athletic clubs ring
tonight for twenty-round contest. In
the middle of the fifth round, when Pur-
tell was all but out, the police stopped
the mill. Referee Abraham declared ii
mo contest
The herald., 1897-05-16
Sunday Street Cars

TORONTO, Ont, May 15.-For the
first time in the history of the city street
cars will run in Toronto tomorrow (Sun-
day.. Under the charter Of the street
railway company vote Of citizens may
be taken every third year as to whether
cars should run on Sunday or not. This
is the third vote, the citizens voting in
favor Of the cars by majority of 479.
The herald., 1897-05-16
Another Will Contest

SAN FRANCISCO. May 15.-The legal
complications over the probating of the
will of Jacob Y. Davis. who died at Phila-
delphia on October 2Sth last, were in
creased today by the filing of another
contest by Mrs. Elizabeth A. Wilson Of
Washington, ID. c., widow of nephew of
the dead millionaire. The estate, which
consists principally of realty in this
city, is valued at S2,OOO,0 900, and there is
every promise of long and sensational
contest
The herald., 1897-05-16

$1S00-Clear, 5-room modern cottage.
East Los Angeles. and some cash for land
near Vernon.
The herald., 1897-05-16

$s000-25 acres. s-room house, for city
or suburban property.
The herald., 1897-05-16
RoR AxcnzNos-RsAL zszArs
FOR EXCHANGE
MUNCY 4 WILCOX,
40 Stimson Block.
5000 --ss-room mouse Tor K.ns.s Farm.

$500o-s nice up-to-date cottages in Pas
adena for modern house In city; will as
sumo or take mortgage back on long
time at low rate.
The herald., 1897-05-16
FINANCIAL
MONEY TO LOAN

have $1o5o0 to loan on gooo business
property at 61 per cent: no agents.
If JOHN H. COKE, 2 Bryson blk.
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Six-room house on f. Washington ST.,
valued at $2500. for vacant lots in good
location. HINTON & WHITAKER.
16 1923 w. Second st.
The herald., 1897-05-16

FOR EXCHANGE-CITY LOTS AND
houses, ranches and improved lands,
Washington, Oregon and eastern prop
erty. J. c. WILLMON, 12lh s. Broad
way. 16
The herald., 1897-05-16

$250o-A 50-acre ranch in Riverside
county, all level. no alkali: fine crop;
house. barn. etc.; for equity in home in
City.
The herald., 1897-05-16

FOR ExCHANGE-A NICE HOUSE AND
two lots close to Golden Gate park, San
Francisco; will exchange for Los Ange-
les property. Call at 249 8. Pearl ST. 16
The herald., 1897-05-16

FOR EXCHANGE
Nice 2-story house on Bonsallo ave..
near Washington St; dead snap at
$500. We can deliver for small amount
In cash and good lot for equity mort
gage $150W.
The herald., 1897-05-16

FOR EXCHANGE-CHICK RANCH,
with a nice 5-room cottage; everything
goes with the place; just outside city on
Vermont ave.; price $500; want house
and lot In south part of the city.
CREASINGER, 247 8. Broadway. 16
The herald., 1897-05-16

FOR EXCHANGE
s10,000-Business block for orange grove
and some cash.
S-room modern residence, s. W.. for
ranch; price $4,000.
Choice cottage, S. W.. for lots.
Vacant lots for merchandise Of any
kind.
44O-acre stock and grain ranch for Ore
gon.
Eastern for California and California
for eastern.
c. A. RUNELS & CO..
16 1875 Broadway,
The herald., 1897-05-16

TO LOAN-A BARREL OF MONEY ON
diamonds, pianos. furniture and all first
class securities: business confidential.
CREASINGER, 247 s. Broadway rooms
! and 2. 6-29-tf
The herald., 1897-05-16

$50co-No incumbrance. 40-acre ranch.
Rialto. bearing muscat grapes; plenty
Of water; widow will give big bargain
for q comfortable home in Los Angeles.
The herald., 1897-05-16

$s5oo-An equity in well improved 20
acre lot in Gardena for residence In town;
will assume.
The herald., 1897-05-16

FOR SALE-OR EXCHANGE, LADY'S
splendid 3-cinch side saddle, 2 oil heating
stoves, heating stove, coal or wood; elk
head, points to side. What have you?
Address H. box g. Herald. 16
The herald., 1897-05-16

MONEY TO LOAN
sl00 to $4,000 on city or country real
estate.
LEE A. MCCONNELL.
7-A 1l3 8. Broadway.
The herald., 1897-05-16

MONEY TO LOAN ON FURNITURE,
watches. diamonds, pianos. sealskins and
real estate interest reasonable; private
Office for ladies' business confidential.
c. C. LAMB. 226 s. Spring ST.: entrance,
room 67 S-21tf
The herald., 1897-05-16

FOR SALE-A FIRST-CLASS STEAM
threshing outfit at low price and reason
able terms. w. w. HOWARD. 306 w.
First st. 16
The herald., 1897-05-16

$500o-Income property in Chicago for
a home in Los Angeles; will assume and
give good trade.
The herald., 1897-05-16

FOR EXCHANGE-GOOD 12-ROOM
house and lot, 65 feet front, close in;
price, $500. r. VERCH, room so. Temple
block. 11-13-16
mortgaged city property. BEN WHITE.
235 w. First st. II
The herald., 1897-05-16

TO LEND ON REAL ESTATE AT PER
cent. payable at any time or in monthly
payments. MECHANICS SAVINGS
MUTUAL BUILDING AND LOAN AS
ISOLATION. 107 s. Broadway. If
The herald., 1897-05-16

WANT HOUSE AND LOT IN Ex-
change for 10-acre improved ranch at La
Crescenta price $780, BEN WHITE, 235
w. First st. II
The herald., 1897-05-16

FOR ExCHANGE-s6OOo FINE RESI-
dence, close In, clear for $4,000 to $4,000
alfalfa ranch or acreage, clear, not over
miles out; would take back mortgage
for balance. THE H. s. SMITH
REALTY CO. 225 Byrne bldg. 16
The herald., 1897-05-16

TO LOAN.-A PRIVATE PARTY HAS
$1,000 to lend. sums of $500 up. at sper cent
net on Al security; principals only: give
location and improvements. Address G..
box 3, Herald. 16
The herald., 1897-05-16

$780, lots in Chicago as part pay
ment on home in this city.
The herald., 1897-05-16

MONEY TO L<)AN-$3o,0 900 TO LOAN IN
sums of not less than $2500. on gilt-edged
city property at per cent G. c. Ed
WARDS, 230 W. First st. 16
The herald., 1897-05-16

$S50o-A fine home in south portion Of
city; $1,000 cash. balance to suit.
The herald., 1897-05-16

FOR SALE-ONE EAGLE HAY PRESS.
d. +. MGARRY, Ninth and Alameda
SITS. ~
The herald., 1897-05-16

FOR ExCHANGE-20A ACRES CRANBER-
ry land, Wisconsin, large lot, Fulton wells;
for small house and lot. f. II. PIEPER
& CO., 1902 8. Broadway. 16
The herald., 1897-05-16

s75oo-Elegant home in Pasadena: In
cumbrance, $4,000. due in three years; will
exchange for ranch.
The herald., 1897-05-16

FOR SALE-A SMALL CORNER
grocery; must be sold on account Of poor
health; good location. Address Y, box 4,
Herald. il
The herald., 1897-05-16

FOR EXCHANGE-TWOL LOTS NICELY
located in Lordsburg; clear, for team of
horses or mules or would exchange for
acre property and assume small incum-
brance. +. H. PIEPER g. CO., 102 s.
Broadway. 16
The herald., 1897-05-16
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

LUDWIG & MATTHEW'S, WHOLESALE
and retail fruits and vegetables. MOTT
MARKET, 1856 8. Main st., tel. $50. II
The herald., 1897-05-16

MONEY TO LOAN IN ANY AMOUNTS.
on diamonds. watches, jewelry, pianos,
safes. lodging houses. hotels and private
household furniture; interest reasonable:
partial payments received; money quick;
private office for ladies'. G. M. JONES.
rooms 1914, 2H s. Broadway. 2s-tf
The herald., 1897-05-16

TO EXCHANGE PROPERTY GO TO
Ben White, 235 w. First 1t. %
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FOR EXCHANGES ACRES NORTH
ern California, for house; price $1,000. Ad-
dress r., box 2, Herald. 16
The herald., 1897-05-16

FOR SALE-OR EXCHANGE. A SHIP
ping and commission business, paying
from $40 to $50 per month; investigate at
once. Address H.. box 3, Herald. 16
The herald., 1897-05-16

$S50o-5 acres, improved, clear, near Ver-
non, for small place at Garvanza or
Highland Park.
The herald., 1897-05-16

WANTED TO EXCHANGE-CARPE
ter work for good horse and wagon, or
pair of horses and wagon. Address D.,
box 3, Herald Office. II
The herald., 1897-05-16

FOR SALES ACRES CHOICE LAND.
half mile from city. southwest; worth
$500: must sell; $110o. EDWARD FRA
SER. 216 Broadway. ia
The herald., 1897-05-16


SMALLER MATTERS
The Star is flooding London with start
ling placards announcing coming articles
on "The Standard Oil Trust" and says:
1.-THE Paris horrors are surpassed. Men,
women and children here are roasted
alive in order to put money in the pock-
cts of the American trust. Rockefeller
has obtained absolute control of the oil
trade of Great Britain by forcing retail
ers to sell the refuse oils prohibited in
America, and is responsible for the ter
rible series of lamp explosions"
The Star urges the Government to leg
islate in the matter
The Prince of Wales has been busy
during the week. His visit to Mr.. Glad
stone at Hawarden, with the Princess
of Wales and Princess Victoria, on Mon
day has attracted much approving COM
ment. The Daily News remarks: 1T is
but one more sign of the generous sense
of the duties Of their position which has
endeared the royal pair to all classes"
AT the annual meeting of the Iron and
Steel institute this week American COM
petition was one of the chief points of
discussion. President Pritchard Mar
tin spoke of the enormous output of
the American steel works, and pointed
out that Americans were distancing the
British i'll the uses of steel. He in
stanced the steel buildings being erected
In nearly all the large cities of the Unit
ed States, and urged lower freight rates,
saying that the present cost of transpor-
tation was severely handicapping Brit
ish industry, as the rates, not only in
America, but in Belgium and Germany,
were greatly below the English rates.
1t Is reported that the British cruiser
Powerful. said to be the largest cruiser
IN the world, will soon be sent on full
The herald., 1897-05-16

MONEY LOANED ON DIAMONDS.
watches, jewelry. pianos. sealskins. car
riages, bicycles. warehouse receipts and
all kinds of collateral security; storage
free in our warehouse. LEE BROS. 4O2
s. Spring st. If
The herald., 1897-05-16

FOR SALE-A GOOD OPEN BUGGY FOR
$40; must be sold, got no use for It. Call
at 222 E. Thirtieth st. and get bargain IL
The herald., 1897-05-16

FOR ExCHANGE-20 ACRES NEAR
Buena Park, with artesian water; for
city; will assume. JOHN l.. PAVKO-
VICH, 220 w. First st. 16
The herald., 1897-05-16

NOTE-When you want to trade for
Central or Northern California. confer
with us. Our Mr.. Davis is acquainted
with every county, city and town north
of Tehachepi.
MUNCY G. WILSON,
2lO Stimson block,
The herald., 1897-05-16

$S00-Clear, so acres. fenced small house.
near Delano; want lot or lots.
The herald., 1897-05-16

$S00o-Clear, S-room house and lot for
improved ranch or good unimproved land.
$soSo-Mortgage $1o5o; house and 4 lots
In South Pasadena, nicely improved; one
lot In carnation pinks; will take clear
Antelope Valley or other good unim-
proved land.
The herald., 1897-05-16

POINDEXTER a. wADSwORTH. ROOM
S0S Wilcox building. lend money on any
good real estate; building loans made: II
you wish to lend or borrow, call on US. IT
The herald., 1897-05-16
FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

FOR sALE-AUCTION OF FURNITURE,
carpets. etc., to pay storage and freight,
Monday 10 am; 521 s. Broadway, De-
GARMO, Auctioneer. II
The herald., 1897-05-16

SIG. .000-Mortgage. $1,000: business prop
erty; will trade equity for clear land; this
Is worth investigating.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-04-09
THE MISSISSIPPI
On 4 RAMPAGE.
The Height of the Waters Ex-
ceed that Of 'S2
and '84.
LEVEES MELT AWAY
And the Rushing Water Covers
A Vast Area of
Farming land.

The mighty Mississippi and
its tributaries, are now on their
annual Spring rampage, and the
swelling waters have swept
away everything but the land,
leaving hundreds of people, once
happy, without shelter, or the
necessities Of lite. The more
fortunate sections are rendering
such aid as is in their power, to
care for the homeless ones.
The present flood is probably
the greatest in history, even
overlapping the floods of 1882
and 1884. The immense levees
are melting away, and the rush
ing waters have covered an inn
mehse area of farming lands, de
stroylng buildings, fences, sweep
ing the stock away, and carry
ing dismay to many hearts. The
homeless ones are encamped in
tents on the hills, awaiting boats
to carry them to the cities where
The relief committees may care
for them.
The rivers are now about
stationary, but as moderate rains
have fallen during the past forty
eight hours in the watersheds of
the Cumberland, Tennessee and
Ohio rivers, the waters may rise
even higher.
The destitut1on is fearful
want sets at many a table, and
the need Of help is great.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-04-09
FARMERS FORMING A
TRUST.
Banded to Controithe sale
of Produce at Com mon
Centres In Every
County.

p. +. Brown, of Johnstown Pa.
left a package of papers and let
ters i'll his room at the Jefferson
House, Toledo, Ohio, and went
to Columbus recently, and it
was the means of exposing the
largest scheme the farmers of
this country have ever under
taken.
1t is known as the AgriculS
turists' National Protective As
sociatior, and is incorporated
under the laws of New Jersey.
The 1nemb bers are all oath bound,
and the farmers are taking to it
right and left. This year is be-
ing given up to organization,
and agents are now at work IN
nearly every county in the lead
ing States.
In 1898 it is proposed to compel
people to import their farm pro
ducts, and county and corpora
ton warehouses will be erected
and placed in charge of county
boards, who will have absolute
control. From these ware>
houses goods will be shipped as
may be deemed necessary.
The farmers will raise all
wheat in one locality, oats i'll an
other, and so on. The National
Board of Finance is now at
work on a complicated scale for
the division of profits, and
everything will go through the
hands of the sovereign body,
much on the order of communi-
site organizations.
The ultimate design is the alb
solute control and marketing
of all farm products, farm ami
mails and machinery.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-04-09
BRYAN CALLS ON M'KINLEY
They Discuss Many Thing, But
Eschew Politics.

William J. Bryan called on
President Mckinley Tuesday
morning. It is the first time the
two gentlemen have met since
they were in Congress together.
Mr.. Bryan was accompanied by
Hon. Benton McMillin, of Ten
nessee, and Acknowledgement c.
J. Smith of Nebraska. They
were cordially received by the
President. The visit lasted
about ten minutes. "We dis
cussed everything except poll
tics" said Mr.. Bryan, 1aughingly
to Southern Associated Press
reporter as he was leaving the
building.