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The herald., 1897-08-19
TURF AND TRACK
Gala Day at Grass Valley-Running
Results

GRASS VALLEY, Aug. 18-This being
the Miners Union picnic, it was gala
day of the week at Glennbrook park,
some four or five thousand people being
in attendance. A band enlivened the
proceedings and there was a baseball.
game, tub races, races for boys and
dancing.
The favortes won in nearly every race
and it was only during the last race that
there was any trouble all bets being de-
clared off by the judge on account of
alleged pulling" His opinion was
loudly appauded There was bit of a
scrimmage, the outcome of the race. but
although a gun was drawn and a knife
pulled no blood was shed. For time,
however, it looked as if serious trouble
might ensue. Summary:
Five and a half furlongs-Decision
won, Senator Mahoney second, Macfar-
lane third; time, 1: :09
One mile-William O. B. won, San
tuzza second, Boona third time. :43h
Five and half furlongs-Elmer L
won. Woodchopper second, Don Cara
third; time, 1:10H.
One mile dash--There were five en-
tries, with Maud Evans the favorite.
,
but owing to a foul all bets were declared
off by the Judge The other entries were
Little Lotta, Mollie and Carter.
TROTTING AT CHICO
CHICO, Aug. 1S.-The attendance at
, the third days meeting at the driving
park was fair Pool selling was light
Much excitement was created in the
first heat of the 2-year-old trot when
Prince Ansel reached the wire in 2:221s
but much more excitement was created
when he went around the circle in 2:20h
lowering the 2-year-old trotting record
of the United States so far reported this
year The Nutwood stock farms John
A. McKerron was close second in both
heats.
The second race was 2-year-old pace
for 500. In this race Diawood won han
dily in two straight heats in 2:24 and
2:22A. D. c. Forums l Direct was a
very close second in the second heat.
The third race was the 2:16 trot for a
purse of $500 I nthis race Goldsmith
Maids trotting record on the Chico trot
of 2:141s was lowered twice by Galette,
who trotted the first heat in 2:13 and the
third heat in 2:12A. When the time of
the third heat was announced there was
great excitement Summary:
Two-year-old, trotting, purse of 5000
Prince Ansel w. won, John McKerron
second Bunch third, Corinne Dillman
fourth, Lynn Hood fifth; best time,
2:201s.
Two-year-old. pacing. purse of 800
The herald., 1897-08-19
A Defaulter Caught

EASTON, Pa, Aug 1S.-Detective
Johnson, who traced c. e. BREEDER, the
defaulting cashier of the Bethlehem Ma
ional bank to st. Clair, Mich, and there
arrested him, has telegraphed that the
prisoner will be brought back in few
days. Breeders defalcations have made
George Fl. Myer, president Of the bank,
physical wreck, and he is now in an
insane asylum. Mr.. Meyer is a man of
great wealth, was lately a director of
the Lehigh Valley railroad, and is at
present in the directory of the Bethle-
hem Iron company. He is reported to
be growing worse.
The herald., 1897-08-19
The Presidents Vacation
HOTEL. CHAMPT,AIN Nv A,o

HOTEL CHAMPLA1N. NY, Aug. Is.
The Twenty-first infantry, U. S. A..
complete, the two companies from Yer
mont having arrived this morning. was
revlewd by the president and party at
II O'Clock today. Th soldiers wet through
the regular review and dress parade. A
handsome flag was press nted to the regi-
ment by Garret A. Hobart Secretary
of War Alger made the present ton
speech and Colonel Cline accepted the
flag for the regiment. Abner Mckinley.
brother of =. president, with his family
arrived at the hotel this morning.
The herald., 1897-08-19
A Freight Smashup

M'LEANSBORO, ILL.,, Aug. 1S.-On the
Louisville and Nashville railroad, neal
Dahlgren, this morning, two freight
trains, headed in opposite directions
collided, killing six employees of the COM
pany and demolishing the engines anG
a large number of cars of both trains
The report received here says the en-
gineers and firemen of both trains and
two brakemen were instantly killed, but
their names cannot be learned. This
trains came together with tremendous
crash. Both engines were completely
demolished, and dozen cars in each
train were broken into fragments and
piled in confused heap by the side OF
the track.
The herald., 1897-08-19
Uncle Sam Pays the Fraight

The "leave to print abuse, under au-
thority of which the Congressional Rec
ord is continued for weeks after con-
gress has adjourned to publish speeches
which were never made, is clever de-
vice to make the government pay the
expense of the literary feature of polit-
cal campaigns Besides the cost of
printing, the government pays the cost
of folding and mailing and carries the
documents free through the mails un-
der the congressional franking privilege.
thus relieving candidates and party COM
mittees of any expense At all in connec-
ltion with this vast mass of campaign
literature e.-Philadelphia Times.
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Diawood won. Direct second, Sable Le-
grand third. Esther c. fourth.
2:16 trot, purse of s500-Galette won
Margaret Worth second, Farobank
third, Lady o. fourth. Conn fifth, Hum
boldt Maid sixth; time. 2:1S, 2:14h.
2:12A.
AT SARATOGA
SARATOGA, N. Y, Aug. 1S-Weather
cloudy; track fair
Five furlongs-Spencer won, indian
second, Ionia third; time, 1:031a.
One mile-Hugh Penny won, King
stone second, Toots third; time, 1:44k.
Five furlongs-High links won, Babi-
eca second, Hairpin third; time, 1:O24.
Five and a half furlongs-J. A. Grey
won, Trolley sepnd, Xmas third; time,
1:OS1s
About two and half miles, steeple-
chase-Lionheart won, Erie second;
time, 700.
AT BRIGHTON BEACH
Brighton Beach:
| Mile and a Observation-Disclosures won
Nay Nay second, Scarborough third;
time, 1:52h.
Five furlonge-Junior won, Isen Sec
| oAiN, DSShiiioH tuii lilIlei l.Oo12.
One mile-Voter walked over.
Six furlongs-Harry Reed won, Trip
pling second, Zanone third time, 1:15at
Five furlongs-Salabar won, Fonsa-
vannah second, George Keene third:
| time, 1903.
| One mile-Souffle won, DR.. Sheppard
second, Double Quick third; time, 1:441h
THE GRAND CIRCUIT
GLENS FALLS, N. Y, Aug. 1S.-At
the grand circuit races today the track
was fast, weather clear, attendance
| large.
2.15 class, pacing, purse $500 (unf1n-
ished from terday)-Ambulator wor
w. H. G. second, Passing Belle third;
best time, 2:1O1a.
Two-year- 2:50 class, trottng,
purse $1O00-Janie T. won, Miss Duke
second, Princess Flavia third; best
time, 2:231s.
2:19 class, trotting, purse $1500-Emily
won, Lucy Carr second, Tupa third,
time, 2:15A.
2:0S pacing. purse $2OOO-He Heir-at-Law
won, Hail Cloud second, Bright Light
third; best time, 2:0SA.
2:40 class, trotting, purse $1000-Fanry
Foley won, Timbra second, Vilessa
third; best time, 2:19%.
The herald., 1897-08-19
Woodford's Mission

BERLIN Aug 1S.-The VossiSche
Zeitung says that Minister Woodford
will impress upon the Spanish govern
ment that autonomy for Cuba must be
preceded by the withdrawal Of Spanish
troops from the island. If Woodford's
mission fails, President Mckinley has
decided to take further steps, which he
will announce by a special message to
congress,
The herald., 1897-08-19
ON THE DIAMOND
Winners of Games Played by League
Clubs

BALTIMORE, Aug. 1S.-The champ-
ons made it three straight from Brook
lyn today. Score: Baltimore 6, Brook
lyn 3.
New York-New York made it three
straight from the Quakers today. Score
New York s, Philadelphia s.
Boston-For four innings the Boston
Washington game was an interesting
one, both pitchers being effective In
the fifth Boston had batting streak and
after that he resul was no in doubt.
Score: Boston s, Washington 0.
The herald., 1897-08-19
African M. E. Conference

SACRAMENTO. Aug. 1S.-The thir.
teenth annual conference of the African
M E. church opened here today, Bishop
Gaines of Atlanta, Ga, presiding. Stand
ing committees were appointed and
scme other routine business transacted.
The conference is fairly we'll attended.
The herald., 1897-08-19
LOS ANGELES HERALD. THURSDAY MORNING AUGUST 49, 1897

litz about Clifton, and along the high
timbered bluffs overtopping the river for
miles. There is not much destruction
reported as yet from these fires, but
unless it should rain there will be ex-
tensive damage If little wind should
spring UP and help to carry the destroy
ing flames further into the interior and
nearer the backwoods villages and
ranches
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Needed at San Pedro

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 1S.-Con-
gresham Warren r Hooker. chairman
of the house committee on rivers and
harbors, and Congressman j. S. Sher-
man of Utica, NY, arrived from the
north today. The former is here on a
tour of inspection of the coast water
ways. but the latter is merely on pleas
IRE trim.
The herald., 1897-08-19
Sued for Damages

OAKLAND, Aug. 1S.-The Southern
Pacific company is defendant in a suit
brought against it by Henrietta Good.
executrix of the estate of Adam Good,
for $4,000 damages. Good was run down
by an engine and fatally injured three
years ago.
The herald., 1897-08-19
Duty on Ribbons

WASHINGTON Aug. 1S.-Assistant
Secretary Howell, in a decision. holds
that "silk ribbons" are not dutiable at
the rate of SO per cent ad valorem as
manufactures of silk" under the new
tariff act The question at issue was
whether silk ribbons should be assessed
as trimmings" at so per cent ad valorem
or manufactures of silk" at so per cent.
The herald., 1897-08-19
A Long Tunnel

SEATTLE, Wash, Aug. 1S-Active
work on the tunnel of the Great North
err railroad in the Cascade mountains
will commerce Friday next. The tucl-
mel will be two and half miles long,
sixteen feet wide and twenty-three feet
high. 1t will cost $2,000,000 and require
two years in building. 1t will reduce the
ascent by 1000 feet.
The herald., 1897-08-19
Suicide by Morphine

STOCKTON, Aug. 1S.-Clinton Hew-
lett, eldest son of Samuel Hewlett of this
city, committed suicide at Sonora to-
night by taking morphine. He had been
out of work for some time, and trouble
with his wife following unhinged his
mind, it is thought. He was about 25
Years of age.
The herald., 1897-08-19
Figel's Trial

tive Seymour was the central figure at
the Figel case today. He told of deferp
ants visits to the office of Chief Lees
the day after the shooting and almos,
every day afterward. Figel told him
that he owred the pistol which had beer
The herald., 1897-08-19

commissioners of exorbitant freight
rates and agreed to reductions to taka
effect September i. 1t is estimated that
the grain rate reduction alone will save
Rice county farmers $4,000 on this
years crop.
The herald., 1897-08-19
undelivered Telegrams

There are undelivered kilograms at the
Western Union Telegraph office for:
Mrs. NJ. Campbell, Mrs. NJ L. Drake.
Mrs. Armstrong, w. L. Watts, A. j. Gid
dings.
The herald., 1897-08-19
Oregon Timber Fires

PORTLAND Or, Aug. 18.-The an
nual timber fires on the lower Columbia
river have set in. and on the Washing
ton side the fires are raging furiously
from points in the interior out in Ka-
lama, and Vancouver to Calumet and
Skamowa and on the banks of the Cow
The herald., 1897-08-19
A Dead Chicken Man

SACRAMENTO, Aug. 1S.-Frank
Bush, who lived cC chicken ranch over
in Yolo county near Washington, was
found dead In his bed today Heart dis
ease IL supposed to have been the cause
of his death.
The herald., 1897-08-19

Governor Bushnell of Ohio and a num-
Der of the state officials were recently
swindled out of $100 by some men who
claimed to be a committee collecting
funds to aid the suffering miners of that
state.
The herald., 1897-08-19
Mexican Money

MEXICO CITY, Aug. 1s.-The premi-
um on New York exchange today rose to
14O, corresponding to the renewed de-
cline in silver, the news of which cre-
ated a sensation.
The herald., 1897-08-19
Comedies the Point

LYONS. Kan, Aug 1S-The Atchison
Topeka and Santa Fe railroad has ac-
knowledged the business of a claim made
by the Kansas state board of railroad
The herald., 1897-08-19

found beside the dead merchant, but said
he had sold it to Hoffman. Several other
witnesses were examined upon various
minor points.
The herald., 1897-08-19

For lubricating oils, Garlock packing in
jectors, ETC.. see Machinery and Electrical
company. 351-353 North Main street.
New-York tribune., 1897-01-26

supply Of the champain Canal ana to improve the
navigation Of the Hudson River.
BY Senator Lexow-To provide for perfectinE ana
perpetuatng the right and title Of New City to
supply Of water for the city.
By Senator Pavey-An amended bill to take the
place Of that introduced by him few days ago
relative to primaries. conventions and nominations
BY Senator Misunderstanding the ofiices of JUS
tces of the peace in Brooklyn. and creating local in
ferior courts or civil Jurisdiction.
of trust companies the same as those OF banking cor
porations.
BY Senator B,ackett-Providing that common
schools shall be furnished with suitable and uni
ing and delivering
By Senator Nussbaum-Changing the State Board
court OF record to which the Civil Code is applica:
BILE The method Of appointment OF Judges and
other Officers Is not changed and their term OF or
surface railroad in Montague-st. between Monta-
guest ferry and Court-st.. in Brooklyn. to three
cents.
BY Senator Ford-Allowing New-York, City to
appropriate 100000 to improve ana complete NV
ersidc Park.
BY Senator Mullin-Appropriatn $500 for the
purpose OF preventing tho introduction OF tne , pu
bonic plague at the port OF New ork dhs ms pm p,,
to extend the disinfectant plant connected WIN
the Health ONCE Department
BY Senator Brush-Hs telephone bll OF Iast year ear
surface railroad company to guarantee the ponos Oh
another street surface railway company.
BY Senator McCarren-Authortzing the improve
ment of part Of Gran6,s IN bT3Ukym fN ;bs leasing
of lands under water in Queens County for she'll
ls By Senator Corey-Reduc!ns the price Of gas In
1s be as eS S Ga.
mission.
New-York tribune., 1897-01-26
FOR CONSOLIDATION WITH HARTARD.

TALK OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE MAssACHu-
sETTs INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY.
Cambridge Mass. Jan. % (SpeciaD.-In a speech
before the Beacon Society in Boston Saturday
night. Professor Barrett Wendell. OF Harvard Uni
versty spoke Of the desirabiity OF a consolidation
of Harvard and the Massachusetts Institute Of
Technology. The matter has attracted considerable
attention since the death OF General Francis A.
Walker president of the latter Institution. num-
ber OF Harvard professors were seen to-day In re-
gard TO the matter but all were inclined to be ex-
ceedingly retlcent the subject. President Eliot
declared that nothing had been done in connection
with the matter. With smile he declined TO give
any further opinions 10 the advise bity OF con-
so o'idation ,, H.,
Should the project be carried out It would give
Harvard about six thousand students over twice
"a many as any other American university A SINH
lar attempt 10 consolidate the two institutions was
made tventy-sx years ago. bur IL failed after sev-
era conferences had been held The present attitude
Of the Harvard authorities Is such as TO Indicate
that any attempt at consolidation must De oesuh
by the Institute OF Technology.
New-York tribune., 1897-01-26
NEW Bills IN THE LEGISLATURES.

Albany Jan. 25.-The following bills were among
those introduced in the Assembly tonight:
Ey Mr.. Bondy-Appropriating 1926. 500 for the ord-
nary expenses of the canals for the fiscal wear be-
ginning October !, 1897.
BY Mr.. Benham-To compel highway commission
erS 10 purchase and use gravel sleeves for the i'm
provement of the highways.
BY Mr.. Bondy-Appropriating $4,000 for ex-
traordnary repairs TO the canals and for electrical
communication between the Superintendent Of
Public Works Office and division superintendents'
Offices.
Ry J. J. Sullivan-Providing that where veterans
employed in New-York City departments have been
reduced in salary position they shall be restored
By Mr. Hhl-To prevent any company from
charging any consumer more than another
BY Mr.. Sears-lncreasing the salary OF the State
Superintendent OF Banks from s. 900 to s7cV.
BY Mr. MISUNDERSTANDING the commissioners
appointed 10 construct the East River Bridge
10 change the plans so that the Brooklyn approach
shah be in straight line from the anchorage 10 its
terminus - ~
Ry Mr.. Shedon-Repealing Chapter 1926 Of the Law.
or MO which allows the Incorporation OF assoca ons
10 lend money on personal property
cock IN Richmond County from July to December Al
Al@o prohibiting TIE killing of rabbits or hares in
richmond County this year. and fixing the open sea
son hereafter from November 10 TO December 10
Sy Mr. Scherer-Amendng the Penal Code so as n
allow magistrate 10 investigate and ascertain
whether a crime has been committed without a
formal complaint or issue of a warrant
The following among the bills introduced IN
the Senate tonight:
BY Senator Brackett-Approprietne s2o ODo FOR conn
p-etine survey OF the upper Hudson River Valley
10 determine what lakes and streams NAV be inn.
proved so that the water may be diverted for the
New-York tribune., 1897-01-26
MINOR BrSINESS N THE ASSEMBLY.

Albany Jan. 25.-Mr. Renhard's bill. authorizing
the District Attorney OF New-York to have sole
supervision OF civil service examinations for
ployes I'm his department. was. motion of its in
troducer. recommtted to-day TO the Assembly Com
mittee on Cities for amendment retaining Its place
the calendar
Mr.. Finn offered the following resolution:
Resolved. That the Board OF Police of the city
OF New-York furnish to this house on or before
February 10. 1887. first statement OF the number
OF cases In which the character OF applicants for
appointment to the place OF patrolman in said
force has been investigated, within the city OF
NewYork. as fixed by Chapter iss Laws OF 1885,
and the aggregate cost of such investigation.
Second-Tne number OF cases In which such in
vestigation has heen made outside said city limits
and in each such the particular locality In
which such investigation has been made and tho
cost of investigation In each such case whether
such consist in the actual disbursement Of
public money In the consumption OF the time
of public officers: and
The clerk OF this House Is directed forthwith to
send copy OF this resolution TO sad Board Of
Police"
The resolution objected to. and went over.
on motion OF Mr.. Nixon. the House adjourned
until Il o'clock Tomorrow morning
New-York tribune., 1897-01-26
SAFE DEPOSIT AND TRUST COMPANIES.
ANNUAL STATEMENTS FILED WITH THE BANKING
DEPARTMENT.

DEPARTMENT.
State Banking Department. to-day gave out the
following statement showing the condition OF the
sixteen safe deposit companies Of the State on the
morning Of July last according to the reports filed
with his Department:
Resources-Stock Investments. ST. 22 063 real estate
investments. 226.063; real estate s2c0ss,i vaults
and safes 3seO.157: furniture and fixtures. slS3l66
loans collaterals 1926: cash deposited. s'5c5S
cash on hand 1855: safe rentals. xi.9li: silver
storage. sl1l5l warehouse storeages. s5.iS3: tin
boxes $37: other assets. $2256s2 total. A.611.325
Liabties-Capita $500; excess Of assets over
liabilities. $685. 1885, bonds outstanding 10000: loans
secured by bond and mortgage s'so.Ooo other loans
$250000 interest due and accrued loans. Hs0i
expenses. $l2.lS9: other liabilities, $F796; total.
The tabulation made in the State Banking De-
partment Of the financial operations OF the trust
companies In the State for the year ending Decem-
Der 81 last presents most remarkable showing.
The total resources. compared with the year
The profits have increased 81 9S0.969 The amount
loaned collateral and personal securities de-
creased 81 l05. while tho amount of cash on hand
and on deposit was increased s3.sSs,2H The total
posis decreased 1897 255 and the undivided profits
decreased sl416.1H The amount of dividends de-
clared during the year 220. .000 increase OF
$@14JO0 The amount OF interest credited depositors
exceeded the total amount OF the profits OF the
trust companies by 81 .42l. .4CS
The total amount of the resources and liabilities
OF the trust companies OF the State January |
last. as shown by their reports for the year. fled
with the State Banking Department. were as fol-
lows
New-York tribune., 1897-01-26
SHORT SESSION OF THE SENATE.

Albany Jan. 2s.-In anticipation Of the debate
the Cuban resolution. which special order
in the Senate tonight. the galleries we'll
filled.
During the Introduction Of bills Senator Cantor
arose TO explain his bill prohibiting the consolida-
ton Of gas companies. He interrupted by
Senator Ellsworth who raised the point OF order
that there was no question before the House
THE Senator is very sensitive upon this subject
Of trusts" remarked Senator Cantor II will waive
the question tonight. but the Senator will get all
he wants Of II before the winter is over"
The following bills were among those passed:
Senator Burns's. relating to the appointment and
duties Of Commissioner Of Jurors In Westchester
County.
Senator Brush's. to change the name Of Washing
ton Park. In the city Of Brooklyn. to Fort Greene
Senator Brush's authorizing the city Of Brooklyn
to make yearly provision for the celebration Of Me-
mortal Day.
When the special order reached Senator
Lexow asked that the consideration Of Assembly,
man Writners Cuban resolution be postponed until
tomorrow morning. and ss there was no objection
the expected debate went over until tomorrow.
The Senate then adjourned until II o'clock to-
morrow morning.
New-York tribune., 1897-01-26
PAYING TOO MUCH INTEREST.
SUPERINTENDENT KIDBURN WARNS CERTAIN
BANKS THAT THEY ARD TREAD1No on
D.xcrROr-S GROUND.

Albany JAM a5.-superintendent k'lourn' OF tne
State Banking Department. has recently been call
ing the attention Of bankers In certain ioca"'ieS
of the State 10 the fact that they were paying TOO
large rate Of interest deposits consistent with
conservative banking this rate In many places be-
ing as high as 4 per cent, and In one or two IN
stances higher. The Superintendent argues 'na'
payment large rates Of interest by banks OF dis
count hardly conforms to the purposes OF their
organization. and Is not consistent with the high
est degrees Of safety and service TO the public He
insists that the payment OF interest at such large
rates is continuous drain upon the earnings OF the
banks and a constant menace to their safe and
conservative management
As the result OF this agitation. a meeting OF tho
bankers Of Buffalo is to be held tomorrow for tho
purpose Of taking this matter under considera-
tion to the end that concerted action may be taken
to reduce the rates now paid in that city. The mat
ter Is also being agitated in Rochester and other
places where these large rates prevail. and the Su-
perintendent is hopeful that these efforts will bc
successful.
New-York tribune., 1897-01-26
THE MANHATTAN'S ANSWER FILED.

Elevated Railroad Company the complaint filed
against the company by Mortimer Hendricks a
bondholder has been received by the State Railroad
Commission Mr. Hendricks alleges that the COM
pany In the last three years has paid over s5-ceD
In dividends in excess Of its surplus earnings ana
ha asks that the Railroad Commission investigate
th. financial affairs Of the company a copy OF the
complaint was served the railway company. and
It's answer was filed by the company's counsel,
Julien r Davies The allegations OF Mr.. Hendricks
Gre denied in general and In detail. and facts and
A1ures are given to support the company's answer.
The Railroad Commission will meet mere on
"wednesday when the company's answer Will be
laid before the Board for decision as TO whether
or not an investigation OF the financial condition OF
the company is necessary.