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The herald., 1897-02-20
The Colonel Was There

NEW YORK, Feb. 19-The eleventh
annual dinner of the American news
paper Publishers association, was held
at the Hoffman house tonigtt. There
were 150 members present. Charles w.
Knapp of the st. Louis Republic, who is
president Of the association, presided.
The following toasts were responded to-:
American Journalism, Gen. Charles j.
Taylor, Boston: The Newspaper as a
Political Census Taker. Victor F. Law
son, Chicago; Recent Phases of News
paper Publication, Stephen O'Meara,
Boston; The Paper Maker and the Pub
Usher Hugh ]. Chisholm, Portland, Me. !;
Slugging as a Fine Art, Phil T. Dodge;
Press News Service, Melville e. Stone !;
Newspaper Independence, Harrison
Gray Otis, Los Angeles.
The herald., 1897-02-20
Kept OF the jump

The street force was kept on the
jump during the heavy rains yesterday
seeing that the storm drains We're kept
open and the crossings in a passable
condition. The only serious washout
was the approach to the bridge over the
Arroyo de los Posas, out on Also street,
but even in this case the damage is
slight, as it was only light frame
structure. A little washout was also
reported on Fourth street Boyle Heights,
but this was promptly repaired.
The zanjero's office reported that the
bitches were all in good condition, and
that no damage was done.
The parks escaped with but few slight
washes.
The herald., 1897-02-20
THE MEDICAL MEN
Discuss Dermatitis Caused by the Roentgen
Raw


The semi-monthly meeting of the LOS
Angeles County Medical association was
held last evening In the hall of the South
srn California Music company on Third
gtreet.
Mr.. Davis, chairman. called the as
scciation to order. The reading of the
minutes disclosed the subject of the pre-
vious meeting to have been upon Typhoid
Fever, the so-called cold water treat
ment of the disease having been the
particular phase of the subject under
discussion.
Last evening two papers upon Derma-
tits were read. DIR. Williams treated
the subject from the standpoint of the
Roentgen ray, and DR.. Davidson threw
his light upon the malady when caused
by poison oak or rhus tox. From a med
ical point OF view the subject was inter-
estinS and photograph of a case of
"dermatitis" caused by the X-ray was
circulated among the physicians pres
ent. No new features were developed
After the reading of the papers the US
ual discussion followed
The herald., 1897-02-20
MlsllnQ PennIe

Mayor Snyder has received two letters
asking for missing people. The first is
from Mrs. E. A. Knorr of No. 1913 Four
teenth street, Washington, D. c., of date
January %, 1897. Mrs. Knorr wants in
formation about her brother, Joseph B.
Baker, soldier of the late war, COM
pany B, Captain T. G. Funston. Baker
is about rs years of age, and his right
arm is missing. He left San Diego for
Los Angeles in September. 1891, and has
not since been heard from.
The second letter is from William
Pickford. Manchester, England, who
writes under date of January Is, 1897.
He wants information concerning his
sister Mrs. Benjamin Townley, whose
last known address was 101 Elmyra
street, this city, about two years ago.
The herald., 1897-02-20
DIED IN A FIT
Child Expires Suddenly While at Play With
Some Companions

Coroner Campbell was called to Holly
wood yesterday afternoon to hold an
inquest upon the body of Maggie La
moire. an 1l-year-old girl who died sud-
denly in fit about II o'clock in the fore
noon. The child was playing with some
companions when she stopped, and ex-
claiming, "I'm going to be sick" fell to
the ground in spasm and died within
few minutes.
An investigation disclosed that she
had been subject to such attacks, having
been afflicted for some time.
About year ago brother of the de-
ceased died in almost identically the
same manner, and from the same cause
A verdict of death from natural causes
was rendered by the jury in accordance
with the facts.
The herald., 1897-02-20
Robbing q Restaurant

A complaint was sworn to in the po-
lice court yesterday by Ysmael Dura 20,
proprietor of North Main street res
taurant, charging John Burns and Frank
Reman with assault with intent to COM
nit robbery. The men Were arrested
Thursday afternoon by Officer Lennon
on suspicion" Durazo claims that they
attempted to snatch his watch from his
pocket, but the chain broke and the
would be thief got nothing. The pris-
oners will be arraigned today.
The herald., 1897-02-20
Technical Dsfsns, Set Aside by the Supreme
Court

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 19.-The su-
prema court today reversed the decision
of the lower court in the case of Charles
A. Lee. a brakeman, against the South
ern Pacific Railroad company, and in
structed the trial court to enter judg-
ment in favor of the plaintiff for sS000
Lee sustained injuries while employed
on siding in Los Angeles county, for
which a jury awarded him damages in
$4,000. The railroad company set ~ the
technical defense that the plaintiff had
brought action against the Southern
Pacific company, whereas the line had
been leased by the Southern Pacific COM
pany of Kentucky. The trial judge set
aside the verdict of the jury on the
ground that it was at variance with the
agreed facts.
The herald., 1897-02-20
The r1ctal ncn

The Pacific Coast Association of Metal
and Hardware Jobbers held short ses
sions at the Westminster yesterday.
considering further the subject of trans
portation.
The rain prevented carrying out the
full social program as arranged, but the
evening was given over to a supper in
the ladies' annex at the California club
Mr. Wigmore of this city being the host
Subsequently a theater party was or
ganized, enjoyment being the order of
the hour
The herald., 1897-02-20
IN SEARCH OF HIS FATHER
Louie Hupe has Difficulty in Locating Ills
Parent

A small boy named Louie Hupe had
hard time yesterday afternoon finding
his father and only discovered him
eventually through the assistance of the
police Louie arrived in the city on the
santa Fe overland, coming from Derver.
He had expected his parent to meet him
at the station, but in this was disap-
pointed.
Nothing daunted, the little chap en-
gagged cab and directed the driver to
take him to his fathers address at 500
North Main street. Arriving there he
found that Mr.. Hupe had moved away
ABOUT two weeks ago and that his pres
ent address was unknown. Seeing moth
Ing else to do the cabman took the boy
to the police station and turned him over
to the care of the officers Louie did not
remain at headquarters long, for inside
OF an hour his father appeared and took
him to his home, 1850 South Grand av-
enne. Mr.. Hnpe had missed the traar
The herald., 1897-02-20
New Telephone Frnnchise

An application for franchise to con-
struct. operate and maintain teleph ore
system in this city, has been filed with
the city clerk, to be presented to the city
council Tuesday, by the Home Tels phone
company, by f. w. Braun. preside ent,
The applicant also submits the form of
rotice to bidders, which it asks to be
considered In connection with IL : appl-
GATOR. The Herald sc'ne days ago prirt-
ed the fact tfat the 'rpany lad beer
organized ana gave III ist OF otleers.
The herald., 1897-02-20
Petitions Filed

The following petitions have been filed
with the city clerk for presentation to
the council Tuesday:
l.. Il. ClemanS ct al. ask council to
order the grade of Lucas avenue between
Fourth and Sixth streets, established.
w. B. Scarborough ct al. ask to have
the grade established on Twenty-second
street from Toberman to Hoover street
G. j. Fox ct al. petition council to
order the laying of a sixfoot sidewalk
on the west side of Hope street from
Third street to the State Normal school
c. A. Cortelyou ct al. ask to have an
electric light placed at the corner OF
Winfield street and Westlake avenue.
The herald., 1897-02-20
The LOYAL L egion

A contingent of the Loyal Legion will
arrive here today on the 80 train from
San Francisco. They will be met [ the
depot and escorted by the Los Angeles
Legion to special cars over the electric
road. The entire party will leave for
Santa Monica at $3.50 pm, where the
annual meeting will be held, followed bv
a fish dinner. Returning here, the San
Francisco contingent will leave for San
Diego to attend the water carnival.
The herald., 1897-02-20
That Duckworth Business

The Republican party of the state will
have to bear the onus of this miserable
piece of business, which has disgusted
all right-thinking, honorable people, no
matter with which party they are con-
nected; and since our Republican legis-
iators brought disgrace upon the party,
the people will have to rise in their might
and rebuke these tools and their methods
OF corruption and ottenness.-Redlands
Facts.
The herald., 1897-02-20
Fr,culy Fall rat

a complalnt was n.ed yestoTray ir tho
police onurt, sworn to by il,ard Rus,
sell, residing vt 2eS North bio street,
charSing Gre Jsud Joh.soa with cmbsz-
zll, & 4 shotgun wkich had beer. loaned
to him. johnson lives at 91S Charming
The herald., 1897-02-20
Bank ClenrlnRs

NEW YORK Feb. 19.-The following
table, compiled by Bradstreet's. shows the
total clearances at the principal cities and
tho percentage of increase or decrease. as
compared with the corresponding week
last year:
The herald., 1897-02-20
Don't Law

But If you must, we will advise you
without charge. And II we don't win
your case, it will cost you nothing. Me-
chanics' liens prepared without charge.
Hard collections pushed. Our special
ties are railway damage suits and suits
against corporations and trusts, libel,
SANDER and other damage cases, fore-
closure of mortgages and liens No.
tary work free to clients. Langworthy
Co.. 226 South Spring street.
Uyoro Ec,,rrav,o 1SQ NJ Gpripcr
The herald., 1897-02-20

and when he arrived at the depot the boy
had gone. He Immediately started on
q search which ended at the police sta
ton.
The herald., 1897-02-20
CITY NEWS
INDEX OF LOCAL EVENTS

chronicied on Pages 3, S, 6, 8, 9 and 10
Forecast: Showers.
Louie Hupe in search of his father.
The Citrus Fair to be open next Tues
day.
The charge against A. Pelegrlnl dis.
missed.
Small compensation awarded Thomas
Rutland.
A juryman that had chill with red hot
trimmings.
A child's sudden death while playing at
Hollywood.
Thomas Welsh gets no damages for the
loss of leg.
An interesting interview with Chi
cago merchant.
Official conflict in the Big Rock Creek
Irrigation district.
A remarriage invalidates the will of the
late John c. Bell.
J. E. McDowell's "Parkhurst case" on
trial before jury.
The Cuban League of Los Angeles
commences action.
A jury treats Capt. James with com :
mendable dispatch.
Failure of a firm to register its trading
name proves costly.
The costly carouse of William Carroll
and James A. Porter.
Trial of two eolored youths for exhibit
Ing deadly weapon.
John Fushia on trial for robbery of
Pasadena mail boxes.
Speculation regarding the vacant seat
In the fire commission.
Another serious charge preferred against
"Doctor" c. S. Hastings.
Manager Gray's valedctory on the
Home Product Exhibition.
No vote of the people necessary for
levying High School tax.
Medical men discuss the effect Of the
Roentgen rays on the skin.
A piece of pie that was not paid for; Joe
Wilson repudiated the pastry.
Discussion of Soyd work and wood
carving at the Friday Morning club.
Romantic story of baby BOYS adop-
ton; selection of its mothers name.
Maitland Kearsey, the White Star line
general manager, inspscts San Pedro.
The little misunderstanding of two
boarding house keepers; $500 in question.
''Prof." Edwin F. Green of Santa Ana
arrested here yesterday on a horrible
charge.
The board of public works discusses i'm
provement of the streets; move to substi-
tute decomposed granite for gravel; the
Wiltshire boulevard propositions; recon-
mendatlons.
The herald., 1897-02-20

DR.. Godbey's services at Penel Hall.
Monte Cristo club ball at Music Hall
-8 pm.
Annual gathering Of the Loyal Legion
at Santa Monica.
The herald., 1897-02-20
LEE WINS HIS CASE

street. A warrant was issued for his
arrest, but has not yet been served.
The herald., 1897-02-20

Mrs. Arthur H. Braly left yesterday
to attend the San Diego carnival
The herald., 1897-02-20
The Weather

rEMPERATURE-Report OF observations taken
at Los Angeles February 10. The barometer is
reduced to seq level
The herald., 1897-02-20
Sousn Is IKE

Sousa II Here
Sousa and his unrivaled band at the
pavilion this afternoon and evening.
The herald., 1897-02-20
Events of Today

Orpheum-Vaudeville.
Burbank-A Fair Rebel.
Hazards Pavilion-Sousa's Band.
The herald., 1897-02-20

Agate Ware, Furreys, 15s N. Spring
The herald., 1897-02-20

Maximum temperature. SO.
Minimum temperature. a.
Rainfall past "a hours 10
Rainfall season. 1851
FORECAST: For Southern California - Pro-
baby showers Saturday light, variable winds.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-05-31

pIavinC strength to the Americans ihelr
records and the published games pIayeu
by them in recent matches do no. place
thctn very high. and they will have TO
work hard to win. The players are: MI
Arthur strauss NJ. P, member for the
C.mhern division OF Cornwall; Hon Hor-
ace Curzon Plunkett, N. p. for ths south
division of Dublin county; John Howard
ParuclI, NJ P for SoUthmeath; LleweIlyn
archara Jones, VI. Z. for NorthweSt di-
vision of Durham, and Frederick WIllhm
wilson. VI. T. for the Middle DIVISION Oh
Norfolk.
The referee Of the match Is Mr. la3dlSiahS
uenrrImulIer Won Hcngervar, amhassado
extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary
from Austria-Hmgary at Washington SIT
JuIian PaunCcfote. British Ambassador at
Washington, will act as umpire for the
Rritishtearr, and Mr. John Hay, representa-
tive of the United states In London, VIII
act in the same capacity for the American
team at the House Of Commons.
The rules for the match are haSed upon
those adopted 10y the Brooklyn ana british
chess clubs for the recent cable matches,
modified by the variance in number OF
ni.yers and minor details
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ers were entitled to the second move at
their respective tables.
The referee of the match for both
sides, the Austrian ambassador, arrived
ut the Ia bles shortly afterward.
Among those present were Champion
Pnlsbury. Mr.. John D. ElweI, OF Brook
Iyn, who arranged the prelininarius;
Speaker Reed, Congressman Spalding,
shannon, De Graffenteid. Hit, Berry,
and Ball.
The five representatives from the CIn-
haSsies and legations at Washington, who
presided, one at each table, to represent
the English players, were tAe-Earl of
Westminster Of the British embassy; Saaor
Jean du Bose, first secretary of the Spa Hish
legation MI Rautkowski of the Russia n
legation; DR.. L. YOgel- Secretary of the
Swiss legation, and Mr.. G.. de Weckhaflin,
envoy extraordinary and minister pleni-
potentIary of Netherlands to Washington.
The game il being played here in the
room of the House Committee on Foreign
Relations, while the adjoining room of the
Committee on the judiciary is being used
to keep a record of the entire match Here
chess boards are arranged on long 1 bic,
containing exact counterpart OF the game
The chess players of the House have had
n busy time for the past two weeks pre-
pairing for the match. Groups Of enthusi
astS were to be seen daily in the room of
the Rivers and Harbors Committee, which
was given over to the players of the silent
game during the lull in Congressional work
and analyses of openings, etc. have been
discussed as though the members believed
their re collection depended upon the results
When point would be reached where TIE
possibilities Of the position were beyond the
fathOnug OF group the position woIld
be carefully preserved and referred 20 one
of the visiting experts. The House being in
session but twice a week has given the
players plenty of time for training, AMI IL
that process will avail them anything the
result need not be in doubt.
Many good tudgesof chess form and train
ing in Washington are doubtful of the
utility Of this delving into books in the
short time the players have had for prep
araUion. The American team was not
fully decided upon till last Friday, when
Representative Plowman was finally ac-
cepted. The sitting process that has be-
fore followed has shown who arc in the
best trim for the contest, and there is no
doubt in the nnnQS or the committee tnat
the five members named are the best
available players
Richu0nd Pearson, of Asheville, n. c ,
who heads the American team, is chair
man of the match committee and has con-
Quoted all of the correspondence in the ar
rangement for the match with Mr.. j. Hen
mixer Hcaton, M. p.
Mr. Pearson is considered the best player
in Congress.
The other members OF the American team
are John T Shafroth of Denver; Robert n
Rodine OF Paris, Mo; Thomas Plowman
of Alabama; and Levin Irving Handy, OF
Newark, Del.
The British have had the advantage of
constant practice during the past winter
and this has given the impression in Wash
ington that they are much superior in
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-05-31
An Accommodating Flood.

BlOomsOn who is more widely known for
his veracity than for any other trait of
character, tells this experience as the
result Of the flood in the South.
Having an idea that would like toIiye
in warmer climate, went down there
one fall and purchased a handsome plan
tatiCn, one side Of which il hOTdercd by
the Mississippi l was to take possession
early in the spring and intended to build.
AS the big. ramShaCkle house on the place
had outlived IT usefulness. But the river
lad broken through its artificial banks
and ny plantation was under water. In
June | received word that l owned dry
ground again, and | FASTENED to the place
to push improvements
Il could scarcely believe my eyes when
right in the center of the tract I found Il
beautiful frame residence, with broad ve
randas. pleasing architectural effects AMI
spacious apartments. 1t was new ami
must have been painted by an artist. 1t
had an art gallery. conservatory. grant
piano, a billiard room, and a regular mu-
seuu, of old relics All in the world
could object to was that It was not pro-
vi1cd with cellar, and this defect pro-
ceedrl at once TO remedy.
II made ca sual inquiry as TO whether any
person in the vicinity had missed Ii house,
but no one put in claim and pretty soon
my family was occupying one of the pref,
tiest residences in the whole length Of the
river Just as we began to appreciate the
luxurious home, my wife, who has woIn-
ans way OF reading all the liners fo'ind
under the head of Lost, Strayed or Stolen
that a house had floated from its founda-
tion some sixty miles above and sailed
down the river. The description was so
accurate, even to the make Of the COX
stove and number of the repeating rifle,
that ye had to communicate with the
owner When he came atonce inlinated
that his house was n the way, that
would expect pay for storage, and that he
had better sail it up the river again. This
had 81 tendency to make him very reason
aDle in his figures and | bought every
thing but few keepsakes at about 10
cents on the dollar. .''-Detroit Free Press.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-05-31
WASHINGTON GETS A SHAKE
Two Earthquake Shocks Dis
tinctly Felt in Several Places.
ONE OF FORTY-FIVE SECONDS
In the Telegraph Operators Room a
Police Headquarters, Central Tel
enhone Station and Naval Ohserva-
tory the Vibrations Were Felt.
Direction From south to North.

Washington was rocked in the arms OF
an earthquake al 1853 O'Clock this after
noon. There were two shocks. The du-
IatiOn of the first was about forty-five
seconds, and the last, which was not so
severe as the first, lasted about thirty
seconds.
The seismic disturbance was observed at
the Naval observatory at the times men,
toned, but the reading of the instruments
which indicate the direction, duration and
force OF the shocks had not been COM
pleted at the time of going to press.
The first report of the earthquake was
sent out 10y people who are perched in the
quiet lofts of tall buildings The first to
make inquiry as to what the trouble was,
Mr. Maddox, telephone operator for the
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-05-31

the last report from the scene of action
the yacht Francina, Capt Townsend, WAS
winning
The crafts that lined up for the start
were:
Acme, Capt. Cook; Argo Capt. Franklin;
Francina. Capt Townsend; Greyho Inh,
Capt. Rauterberg: Grace, capt Norris; sea
Gull, Capt Deimer; Wandercr, Capt. Har-
rson; NameleSs, Capt. Dyer.
The signal gun announced the start at
9:I5 O'Clock. The first to cross the line
was the Grace, followed few seconds
later by the Argo. Then the Sea Gull
plowci through the imaginary line run
ming from the stake boat to the River
View buoy. After the Sea Gull came the
Naneless, with the Greyhound and the
Francina after her in The order named.
The Acme and the Wanderer went over
the line in company.
The wind was blowing wei from little
north Of west and the tide was running out.
The Greyhound had the advantage Of the
start in being well to wndward of the
remainder of the fleet. She lost this ad-
vantage, a nd the Sea Gull was in the lead
when the view of the racers from the
stake boat was shut out by tue windings
of the river.
The wind freshened from the northwest,
and the river grew rougher as the hours
passed. The stay-at-homes gathered i'll
knots about the shore and the pavilions at
River View, and discussed the conditions
with which the boats were cOntending and
the chances of each craft.
Soon after noon white sails, small as
specks of fleece, were seen beating up the
river against wind and tide Scores of
marine glasses were brought to bear. The
racers were coming home. The Sea Gull
seemed To he leading. Then the Francina
appeared to take advantage of a shoal IN
the river and gained a long lead.
Off Bryan's Point the Francina was still
ahead and appeared to be winning. Her
nearest competitor was the Sea Gull, but
the distance to the line of finish was TOO
short for the lead to be overcome.
The judge was Charles F. Kerr, in the
yacht Spartan, and the timekeeper was R
c. Keiner.
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THE CHESS MATCH BEGINS
International Game in Progress
at the Capitol.
AMERICA AGAINST ENGLAND
Champion PilIsbury Witnesses the
PIaying-The First Move Fell To
the Lot of the American Players.
Sir Julian Pauneefote Acts as the
British Umpire.

The great chess game betweent the picked
team OF the British House of Commons and
the American House OF Representatives
was begun at . O'Clock today.
Promptly at 80 O'Clock, Washington
time, the play were paired as follows:
Table No. / , Representative Pearson Of
North Carolina VS. Hon Horace C. Fllnkett;
table No. 2, Representative john f Shaf-
roth OF Colorado VS.. John Howard Pauen;
table No 3, Representative Robert n Be-
dine Of Missouri VS. Arthur StrnuSs; table
No 4, I. S. Plowman of Alabama vs.. l..
AtherleS Jones; table No. 3, Representative
L. l. Handy OF Delaware VS.. Frederick A.
Wilson
Sir Julian Pauncefote, the British um-
pire on the American side, arrived at the
committee looms at AS, and Immediately
drew one of two slips marked with an
even and cdd number, to determine which
players should nave the first moves. AS an
even number was drawn the American
even-humbered players, representatives
Shafroth and Plowman, moved first for
the House team, and the remaining play