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The herald., 1897-02-28
CITY NEWS
INDEX OF LOCAL EVENTS
chronicIed on Pages s,4. 5. ?. II and IS

Forecast; cloudy and mountain rains.
Competing electric lighting companies
In conflict.
La Fiesta de Los Angeles association
Incorporated.
0. P. Widman's claim on an insurance
policy for $4,000.
The Agricultural Fair grounds cannot
be sold; the deed Of trust.
A disastrous finale to a runaway at
Temple and Spring streets.
Harry Allen of San Bernardlno captured
on charge of embezzlement.
Two husbands who committed more
active crime than marital lnfldility.
Robert Pinkerton, the great detective,
combining business with pleasure.
Erkenbrecker's trotter, Native State,
defeats Humphreys PAGER, Nellie B.
Minns a bold, black burglar and his
sangulnary struggle with detectives.
Some suggestions from Superintendent
Drain on the condition of the streets.
The Big Rock irrigation case; directors
compelled to canvas election returns.
Expert medical testimony in the Dora
Green case; her tale of being drugged.
Robert Gardner, the faster, sent to the
Highlands Asylum; the story of his bap-
tism.
The murderers of James Bellew held
for trial; very strong evidence against
them.
All hands at work to solve the unem-
ployed problem. The Merchants and
Manufactures association will raise a
fund. A largely signed petition for q
bond issue. Two mass meetings held
yesterday.
The herald., 1897-02-28
Saturday Night Dances

The Monte Cristo Social club of this
city, which is composed of young Span
ish gentlemen, gave their first annual
ball at Masonic hall last evening. The
hall was we'll filled with Spanish people,
and music was furnished by the Colum-
bus orchestra. The reception commit
tee was composed of 16 young ladies. The
floor manager was Tom o. Campo, with
M. f. Johnson, E. Dougherty, A. Velez
and D. B. Pordo as aides.
Turner's hall was filled last evening
with merry maskers. Schoneman &
Blanchards orchestra furnished the
music. The ball was given by the Oak
Social club,
The herald., 1897-02-28
Attsined Ills End

Max Burkhart, the respondent young
consumptive who several weeks ago put
a bullet through his chest in an attempt
at suicide, died yesterday afternoon at
the county hospital, where he has since
been under treatment. From the first
the doctors held out little hope of Burk-
harts recovery, as, although the bullet
missed the heart, the lung was 80 badly
diseased that 1t would not heal. De-
ceased was 27 years old, a native Of
Germany. and had no relatives nearer
than New York. Coroner Campbell held
an inquest upon the remains last even
ing. q verdict Of suicide by Eanshot
wound being returned W tie JUN
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South Los Angeles, Cal.
los ANGELES. Dec. "a. 1896.

DIR. C. H. Whitman: In April last
I had a severe attack of la grippe,
from which I had not fully recov-
cred, when in July following, I had two
severe hemorrhages from the lungs. I
was then examined by DIR. Carl Beck,
professor of surgery at the Chicago Post
graduate School of Medicine. He pro-
nounced my case one of lung consump-
ton, we'll advanced and adviser me to
go at once to you at Los Angeles, Cali
fornia, who, he said, would cure me. 1
lost no time in following his advice, and
on the 18th day of September present
ed myself to you at the Koch Medical In
stitute, was examined by you, and i'm
The herald., 1897-02-28
PoR CUBA LlBRR
A Mass Meeting to Be Held on Thursday
Night

The committee on arrangements ap-
pointed by the Cuban league of Los An
geles met at the mayors office last even
ing to formulate plans for mass meet
ing of citizens. Such will be held at
Hazards pavilion on Thursday next, the
evening of Inauguration day. Half
dozen speeches of ten minutes each will
be made; there will be music and songs
and the "Star Spangled Banner will be
sung in costume.
The committee on arrangements Is
composed of w. T. Williams, chairman,
]. w. Long, s. R. Thorp, j. A. Kingsley,
]. w. Trueworthy, j. j. Cosper, L. Behy-
mer, H. A. Pierce, F. ]. Cressey, H. A.
Bates, and S. Parmentier.
The herald., 1897-02-28
City News In Brief

DR.. Cowles removed to Wilcox block.
The Van and Storage company. tel.
Main 1140
E. st. Julien Cox, law office removed
to 247 South Broadway.
Orr g. Hines, undertakers, removed to
s47 South Broadway. Tel. Main IS.
Joe Arnold, agent for the celebrated
Mexican cigar, 1858 South Spring street
Tel. Main 9S6.
Sharp & Samson, funeral directors.
independently, $50 South Spring street.
Telephone 1929.
We are still making cabinets. bust or
any style. for one dollar per dozen. Law
son. LAT South Main street
Watches cleaned, rs cents; main
springs, so cents; crystals, 10 cents.
Patton, PA South Broadway.
Phillips. late manager Of Nicolls, is
showing fine line of suitings at his day
light parlors. la South Spring street.
Buy your guns ammunition and hicy-
cles at reduced prices. Southern Cali
fornia Arms company, 113 West First
street
The foothills are beautiful in their
gorgeous mantles of wild flowers.
Reached only via Terminal railway
Take Boyle Heights cars.
Adams Bros, dentists, 2391h South
tracing. Best sets of teeth from IS to
so. Hours, 8 to s; Sundays, 10 to IL.
Carload lot Of true-to-name trees,
roses and vines Will arrive about Mon
day, Maroh, !, at Fancher Creek depot,
312 South Broadway. Jerome Caldwell,
agent.
For high class Of work, prompt deliv-
cry and moderate prices try the old reli
able Excelsior laundry. 422-424 South
Los Angeles street. Branch at Ill West
Second street.
]. c. Cunningham's Trunk Factory
moved to 222 South Main. Tel. Main 81S.
Mr. Henry j. Kramer will form his
last class of the season in dancing for
adults; beginners Monday evening.
March 8th
Tourists desiring an artistic souvenir
of California should visit H. G. Lichten-
berger's art emporium in the Wilcox
building, opposite the Hollenbeck hotel.
Don't forget that he leads in pictures
and frames.
Just the weather for a days outing.
Greatest variety Of shells, boating and
fishing at Terminal island, Fine fish
ing off big wharf at Long Beach. Trains
leave Terminal station $3.50 am, ITO
pm. Take Boyle Heights cars.
DR.. Rebecca Lee Dorsey. Stimson
block. first floor, rooms 1873, 1874, 1876.
Special attention given to obstetrical
cases and all diseases of women and
children. Electricity scientifically
used. Consultation hours, 1 to 5. Tel.
1927.
Arnold Kiralfy of the Kiralfy ballet,
now at the Orpheum, while in the city
will instruct select class of ladies in
fancy dancing and graceful movements; :;
ability demonstrated in one lesson.
Those desiring this instruction may ad-
dress him at Hollenbeck hotel.
One of the neatest dining parlors in
the city is the Belefonte, situated at
130 South Spring street, kept by Miss M.
ID. Proudfoot. This establishment has
not changed hands, as has been report
ed, but Miss Proudfoot now has a new
cook presiding over the kitchen.
Trinity Methodist Church South,
Grand avenue, between Eighth and
Ninth strets. ]. J. N Kenney, Pastor.
Anthems by the choir. Cornet solo by
Miss Matalee Loeb. Evening: Service Of
song led by c. A. Hays; anthems by the
choir; cornet solo by Miss Matalee Loeb.
The herald., 1897-02-28
Christian Workers

The exercises of the Christian work.
ers' convention yesterday consisted
mainly of devotional exercises, song SER
vice and Bible readings Services were
held in the social hall of Simpson taber-
nacle and were conducted by the var
ious ministers in attendance. This morn
ing services will be held as usual.
At 2:30 p. m. there will be a song
service followed by an address by Mr..
Henry Varley; subject. How to Bring
Christ to Men," Mr.. Varley will also
speak in the evening on God Over All
Blessed Forevermore''
The herald., 1897-02-28
Don't Law

But If you must, we will advise you
without charge. And If we don't win
your case, 1t 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,
slander and other damage cases, fore
closure OF mortgages and liens. Notary
work 3ree to clients. Langworthy Co.,
22s sp6th Eyring street.
The herald., 1897-02-28
IBugg Bunged Up

A young tramp named Douglas Bugg,.
and whose name evidently did not belle
his condition, was treated at the receiv-
ing hospital last evening for malig-
nant ulcer on the right foot. DR.. Ha-
gan dressed the sore and put Bugg to
bed. He will be sent to the county hos
pital today
The herald., 1897-02-28
Two Small Fires

The residence of A. Parker, on Reed
street, north of Washington, was de-
stroyed by fire yesterday morning at
o'clock, together with the contents, in
Guiding the personal effects Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Parker. The fire was caused KY the
explosion Of coal oillamp. There was
The herald., 1897-02-28
Had Stolen pocketbooks

Yesterday afternoon just before 8
o'clock Joe Amanda was arrested on
Spring street by Officer Redfern and
booked at the city Jail for petty lar
ceny. In his possession was found sew
one che i S tSs lsisstfy SSSSs ssssss. s2sa ir0n
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Los ANGErEs. Cal, FEB. Is, 1897.

= u 1CvIe
DR.. c. Fl. Whitman: @ sac
Dear Sir--By Happy chance, and
practically as last resort, I was in.
duced to try your Improved Tubercu.
lin" treatment for consumption and To-
day. after just weeks time, am im-
proved to an extent almost incredible.
The disease is entirely arrested, all Of
the symptoms have disappeared and I
am happy to say that l am restored
to perfect health. / cannot say too much
in favor of your treatment, nor urge too
strongly any one affected with consuspp-
ton to lose no time in seeking your I'm
proved treatment Gratefully yours,
MRS. KATIE FITZGERALD,
610 Maple avenue.
The herald., 1897-02-28
.Iumnsd on Moving Trains

A small boy named Eddie Myers, wh0
was caught yesterday morning by ON.
Ger Dixon jumping on railroad trains on
Alameda street, appeared in the police
court yesterday afternoon, was tried
found guilty and remanded until Mons
day for sentence.
The herald., 1897-02-28
Stole q Toy "Coester"

Frank Medina little Mexican about
IA years old, was yesterday found guilty
in the police court of stealing coaster
from Thomas Thompson and Sigfrie0
Gebhardt, two lads younger than HIM
self. He will be sentenced Monday.
The herald., 1897-02-28
TERRY'S TEA
uncolored Japan, per ID. 7Oc
M. and j. Coffee, per lb. NV
3ll West Second Street

mediately began taking your Improved
Tuberculin treatment After the first
month 1 improved rapidly, and kept
it up, until now, l am happy to say I
am cured of consuI lption. 1 cannot say
too much in favor this treatment, nor
urge too strongly any one afflicted will,
tuberculosis to go at once to you at the
Koch Medical Institute and take your
Improved Tuberculin treatment.
JOSEPH NJ. GUTHRIE.
The herald., 1897-02-28
small insurance on the household ef-

fects.
An alarm was turned in at o'clock
yesterday morning caused by a fire in
the house of g. Mr.. Henderson at No. 1921
Cambridge street. foul fiue caught
fire. which so frightened the family that
they turned in an alarm. When the en-
gines arrived the flames had been en-
tinguished. There was no loss.
The herald., 1897-02-28
Got a Floatsr

A f1oater of 100 days was yesterday
given to VIM. Jones, a young man who
was caught in Chinatown opium john
Friday afternoon. He was tried before
Justice Morrison in the police court.
The herald., 1897-02-28

DR.. Whitman wishes it understood by
all consumptive people that he 10 not
making any charge whatever for cob
sultation and examination. He is at tho
Koch Medical Institute. 529 South Broad
way, Los Angeles, from am. to pm.
daily, where he will be pleased to give
personal attention to those who may
call. Intending patients can arrange for
an interview by calling up Telephone
Main 929.
The herald., 1897-02-28
Events of Today
Orpheum-Vaudevllle.
Burbank-Jim the Penman.

Socialist Labor party meet at Music
Halls pm.
Baseball; Trilbys VS.. Knell's nine at
Athletic park-2:3o pm.
Christian Workers convention; special
services at Simpson Tabernacle.
The herald., 1897-02-28
The Weather

CONGRATULATIONS OF observations taken
at Los Angeles February &C. The barometer I,
reduced to sea level
The herald., 1897-02-28

Time Bar. The, R: % HIM WIND Vel: w.nr
is IS :. :. M 3 3 s. 81 81 g sw sS cIssT cIdS
Maximum temperature. rs.
Minimum temperature. 81
FORECAST: For Southern California-Gener-
ally cloudy, with showers in the mountains Sun.
day; brisk westerly winds.
The herald., 1897-02-28

This Eggyptian plant tells its legend In
1 chaptSf of history taken At that fate
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1897-06-18
13B11orEcA DE sLA CoRREspoNDExc1A PuERroR1Co"

Hugues djo nada poda la generosidad de
Gas6n mas ben que 10 que trataba organi
todos royctos de amstad es
parlos mas seguridad.
sonri6 burlonamente, dirigiendo mirada
Marcea lie dijo
Quiza proyectos del agrado de todos los
padres. Oh los padesdio CASTOR hacienda gesto des
tenan edad pedlan permso
para divertirse!
baarfan aQue nverno burandose verbosdad
aque invierno, queriendo dverir Blanca
habfa colocado de
vista Genoveva.
Haba podido darse de la impression de bertad
experment6. cuando su mardo Sc reti,6
Desde aquel momento la baronesa esaba medic de
grupo one admiraban marques de Margnac
Delarue encontraba grupo. sonrente,
Ramundo hublera sdo de famia;
ticipaban efmera algeria por que presencia
les habia hecho obtener aquela reunion.
A veces, Raimundo, dirigia mirada Genoveva,
encogendose mpercptbemente de hombros pareca deca
-;Qu6 pesadez deiaran hablar solas
Pero toda la noche puderon hablar que mi
ue ell nstane Marce ayudada de Blanca
ofrecfa Ell t6 los invitados de madre
Raimundo puso entonces al ado de Genoveva Habla
ron las dos 6venes; despu6 observar que
todo Ell mundo estaba entretenido tomar ell t6.
-iAl fin! dijo Ramundo- poder hablaros sin que
nadie olga.
toda respuesta irgo tierna mirada
algunos segnndos mraron fe complacen-
- " cuando volveremos vernos?-pregunt6 Ramundo
'-sAbrira vuestra abuela pronto saonest
Nuestra installation habra terminado haa
de meses mi abuela quere abrr mas
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1897-06-18
LA vENGANzA DE UN NOBLE

les devoaban la vista Eo podn equvocarse sabfan
la causa de su algeria.
IFS sorprendene!-decfa Gambia.
Admirable. -. :verdad?-le conestaba CASTOR.
" sin embargo, creo exista mi otra
turbacon nconsciene de domnar
naturaleza.
A pear del odio que Genoveva, podfa que
hubera egado olvdarse de deberes. Ademas lie
hubera humlado muchsimo CASTOR sonro mpercepble
dijo d cuhado
Els evdente deo que sigais aquf observardo;
20 voy vgilar mis- dos toroos.
-Sllevareis Blanca madre d casa?
ST. podes trnquilo. Tenes cuantas horas de
ibertad; aprovechadlas bien.
Gambia permaneco adn media hora mas los salones de
la sehora Dearue despu6 eclipse tranquamente para
terminar la veada al lado de su OLYMPIA
Castor Sc haba agregado al grupo de la juventud
e saoncito Marcia Dearue domlnos
hacian uidosamente mil combinaciones dvee
durante Ell fnvierno pr6xmo.
-Ahora que mi sobrina frecuena la sociedad7deca
Gastonvamos encontrarno aqu estamos reundo
cas todas las noches baaremos mas que peones incuso
vos, seior de Margnac!
Incluso yo-respond6 Hugues sonriendose. -Lo que
nvlerno perdone mi aboratoo 10
No poda sospechar remotamente los mavados
de Gaso dare cuenta sentmentos de des
con6anza obedeca la necesdad de anuncare
abandonaba su vida de trabao para de-
dcarse Blanca. para guardara protegera
engs1are e diio ell tono mas amable del mundo:
Vos mi sobrna, Raul Gandier la sehorita Delarue,
formais la mtad de cuada de buscar
amigo jovenes para completara Formaremos ciu
los saones asamos tratando de
divertirnos cuano podamos. .a..
-iOh sf -exclam6 Blanca, ovidando momentaneamente
preocupacioEes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-12
REBELLION BRISK.
Governor General of Manila Sends
Home an Ultmatum.

Vancouver B. g., Aug. la.-The
Empress of Japan has arrived from the
Orient, bringing advices as follows:
According to Manila exchanges, the re-
bellion continues as briskIy as ever. A
report has been circulated in well-in-
formed circles in Manila that the governor
general has sent momentous telegram
TO the Madrid government announcing
an ultimatum.
He gives the government three alterna.
tiyes-expulsion from the Philippine
islands of the religious orders. or failing
in this the immediate dispatch OF 1000
troops from Spain to eifectually quell the
rebellion. In the event of the refusal of
either of the above. to accept his resigna-
tion. kfA
.. The chamber Of commerce in Manila
alarmed at this serious fall in exchange
due. to the introduction OF the new Philip
pine dollar, has. with the permission of
the government, sent "a telegram TO tho
minister OF the colonies in Madrid asking
him TO attend to the matter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-12
AN IMPERTINENCE.
Advertisement OF tn. Britannia
Makes Englisbmen Angry.

London, Aug 12.-The rumor is revived
that George L. Watson is designing new
yacht to replace the Prince OF Wales cut
ter britannia.
The Yachtsman today will deny
the statement of Messrs. Aokerman and
Bacon, contained in cable dispatch from
New York. TO the effect that they have
noen authorized by tho Yachtsman agency
to sell tho Britannia. Tho editor OF the
fachtman says:
The advertisement is an impertinence.
Wo have been tho agents OF the hudder
magazine, nut in view OF their present
action we have severed connection with
them.'
The manager of the Yachtsman yacht
ing agency said;
II am acquainted with the names OF
Bacon and Ackerman, mt l.; have no
knowledge whatever OF the source OF tho
advertisement, and they Will not reap
penny commission If the yacht is sold In
New York"
At Marlborough House. thu London
residence of the Prince of Wales, it was
said that the advertisement was wholly
unauthorized.
At.tho snmo tine. There is little doubt
that tho Britannia could be purchased
privately for $50. 000 though she may now
be Withdrawn OIL account. OF tie un-
pleasant notoriety aroused by the ad-
yertisement.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-12
ALL SHUT IN.
Two Thousand Miners
Camped Along Shore.
Have Practically no Chance
of Crossing the Pass.
Blockade Will Lead to Much Suffer-
Ing During the Winter.

Seattle, Wash, Aug. 12.-The blockade
of Klondikers at Dyea and Skaguay will
lead to much suffering this winter.
Captain Annex. who was tho pilot of tho
steamer Islander. which has just returned
from the north. says that.things are not in
worry good shape. Affairs could not be
much worse. Two thousand people are
camped along the rocky shore with but
few horses or pack animals at hand, and
they havo practically no chance of getting
over the pass.
One of the United States commissioners,
by using his official influence and paying
$40O in coin. managed TO get the Indians
TO pack his outfit over tho Chilkoou pass
TO tho lakes. or the others who went
from Puget sound without horses not one
in fifty will go across the mountains this
winter. Seven Seattle men who went up
in tho Islander returneu ON the Vi,toria
utterly disgusted with the prospect and
will remain at home until spring, when
they expect to make another start
Those who have horses and boat stand
u fairly good chance OF getting through
but the start must be made before winter
comes on.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-12
TAKES NO ULTIMATUM.
Gen. WOOdford TO Use Peaceful
Means in Dealing With Spain.

Washington, ID. c., Aug. l2.-It was
stated at the state department yesterday
that it was not true, rs reported, that
Gen. Woodford's instructions required
him "to demand that Spain end the
Cuban revolution by the first Of Novem
ber, or Withdraw her troops from the
island" and. further. that If Spain
should not receive this favorabiy, Gen.
Woodfurd was To return to this country,
and SO suspend diplomatic relations
It is explained again that Gen. Wood
ford carries no demand nor ultimatum
but that be Is to proceed in tho most
peaceful manner to induce the accepta nee
OF the good offices of our government,
with view To terminatingS hostilities
ana restoring peace in Cuba at an early
day.
Gen. Woodford will delay his arrival at
Madrid until after the funeral of Canovas
and the appointment OF his successor, IL
the latter is made within ten days. and
will not make any show OF pressing the
Spanish government in its present grief
and embarrassment.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-12
DISCIPLE OF WILLIS.
Tramp RObs Arthur Eli; Near the
Greenwood Bridge.

Arthur Ellis II yoars old. was riding
slowly along the road running from the
Greenwood bridge TO tho Hills Grove
CENTER last night, when his wheel was
roughly seized by burly looking Gus
toner, who threw him TO tho ground.
Before the boy had time 10 utter a cry,
the tramp covered his mouth and threat
ened To Kill him il he shouted Tor help.
lie then proceeded to go through the
cbild's pockets, and was considerably
angered 10 find only 20 cents. which he
took. After giving the boy vicious cuu
he disappeared in the bushes
Citizens have noticed man who an
swered TO this description in those parts
on several occasions. AS near as young
Ellis could make out he was about i've
feet tall, thick set, and had rough and
peavy beard. Ellis had been or visit TO
his aunt and was returning TO this city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-12
HISTORIC FIND.
Underground Passag. Discovered
at the Old iSburg Fort.

Halifax. n. S, Aug. 70 "A valuable
find in tho historic fortress of Louisburg,
Cape Breton, was made today. a party
digging for money and relics cut through
a large tunnel, and upon exploration
found depth Of. 60 feet, and Travelled
about 55 ieet, coming to an obstruction
in wall, blown up, probably, by pow
dor -
the southern parade OF the old fort, aud
traced it about n quarter of q mile TO the
other outlet at the south cato. The tun-
mel is arched and built magniflcently Of
masonry. At tho entrance was found the
skeleton Of man. Tho present holders Of
tho property will remove the obstruction
in the tunnel. It is thought there are old
underground passages.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-12

cause any counter investigation to bo en-
tered into which might in any manner
Interfere with the action of any body of
citizens or counsel representing thom.
But as my acts have been miscopstrued'
and certain additional information 10
which l have referred has beon received
today. i ask that such action may he
taken. that there may besno complaint OF
half.beartednes i'm the work Of investiga-
tion. the work called for by both com.
to be carried out in full
sympathy with any and all citizens who
believe in honest government
When the contract for seats ana desks
was signed che representative of the com.
pany receiving the same was informed
that the contract would be null and void
IL any fraud or undue influence was de-
yeloped in any investigation that might be
made in the award OF said contract.
Very respectfully.
WILLIAM 5. GREENE, Mayor.