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The herald., 1897-04-03
TRANSVAAL INQUIRY
Much Excitement but Mighty Little
information

LONDON, April 2.-The parliament
committee which is investigating the
Transvaal raid had another session to-
day in the committee room in Westmin-
ster hall. Sir John Willoughby, the mil
itary leader of the raid, was released
from Holloway jail on Wednesday last
where he had been serving a sentence
of ten months imprisonment for vo-
lating the foreign enlistment act. He
was examined today. Considerable eX
element was caused by the remark of
Henry Labouchere, the well known Rad
ical the editor of Truth, who on the re-
fusal of the witness lin which he was
upheld by the chairman) to divulge the
nature OF a confidential communication
made to the war office, said IF we
cannot have this information this in
JURY is a farce"
This remark drew forth cries of "or-
der" but Mr.. Labouchere continued:
1T is hushing everybody up. 1 say so
publicly. 1t is waste of time contin-
uing the committee"
The committee held a private session
after the public session TO consider
in Truth commenting on the proceed
ings of the committee, should be brought
before the house of commons as breach
of privilege. Mr.. Labouchere retort-
ed with a menacing condemnation to
the effect that Mr.. Cham mberlain's cross
examination of w. +. Schreiner, ex-
encouragement of Cape Colony, who
has been before the committee as a wit
ness was calculated to bring about
conflict between the Dutch and English
races at the cape.
The matter was finally settled on Mr.
Labouchere's promise not to make fur
ther comments on the subject in Truth
The committee discussed also the pro-
posal of Mr.. Labouchere to compel Sir
John Wiloughby to produce the letter
fl ON the British war office which. ii was
alleged, he had said he and other officers
interpreted to be the sanction of the i'm
perial authorities, civil and military, to
the undertaking of the raid.
1t is understood that this letter will!
be produced at the next session of the
committee.
CAPE TOWN PARLIAMENT
CAPE TOWN, April 2.-Parliament
opened here today. The speech from the
throne said in part:
Through a period of unexampled diff
ficulty. my ministers have continued
their endeavors to exercise moderate
influence and TO maintain peaceful rela-
tions with my neighbors. I am happy
to say that their efforts have met with
encouraging success, and the spirit OF
peace and conciliation will be continued
so that ultimately by the general con-
cert of various interests the common
welfare of South Africa will be pro-
noted"
The herald., 1897-04-03
FIERCE FIGHTERS
Hope to Find Work to Do at
Hawaii


SAN DIEGO, April 2.-Athough It Is
understood that the cruiser Philadelphia
will not leave for Hawaii until next
Tuesday or Wednesday, no one would
be surprised. judging by the activity of
the preparations on board. IL she were to
slip away sooner. Lighters have been
alongside her today and she has been
hurriedly taking on coal and supplies.
AS soon as her regular bunloers are filled,
Temporary ones will be fitted upon the
,As to the precise purpose Of sending the
cruiser so unexpectedly to the islands
plenty of rumors are rife. 1t Is known
that long cipher dispatch was received
by Admiral Beardsley yesterday and
that he replied to 1t at considerable
length today and a report Is current that
he has requested to be given more ample
authority to deal with emergencies that
may arise.
Another rumor is that the admiral
is instructed in case of an uprising of
Japanese on the islands not to take a
hand unless 1t Is evident that the Ha-
waiian government is not able to cope
with the trouble. These are current ru-
mors only One thing, however. Is cer-
tain, and that is that some of the officers
and most of the crew anticipate stirring
times at Hawaii. They believe that
bluejackets and marines will be landed
and say that the cruiser Is now awaiting
"a supply of revolvers and ammunition
from Mare Island to be used in the event
of such landing
The herald., 1897-04-03
FINANCIERS
Want the Currency Laws
Amended
A PROGRAM is ELABORATED
BY WHICH REFORMS WILL BE
SECURED
A PROGRAM IS ELABORATED
The Indianapolis Contingent Hopes
to Hasten the Return of De-
parted Confidence

Associated Press Special Wire
WASHINGTON, April ELEVEN Of
the fifteen members of the executive
committee appointed by the Indianap-
oils monetary convention have been in
the city for several days. The executive
committee has decided to establish
headquarters here in an endeavor to
secure from congress such legislation
as will empower the president to ap-
point committee to propose plans for
a revision of the banking and currency
laws before the regular session of con-
gress convenes in December. The head
quarters probably will be in charge of
Secretary H. H. Hanna of Indianapo-
lis. Those who are here with him are
c. C. Harrison and Stewart Patterson
of Philadelphia; w. b. Dean of st. Paul;
j. W. Friel of North Carolina; M. l..
Crawford of Texas; John P. Irish OF
California; Ex-Governor Stannard of
Missouri A. E. Wilson of Kentucky,
and George F. Peabody of Brooklyn.
The members of the committee have
conferred with the public officials and
members of congress with regard to
this matter, and say that they have met
with no discouragement, although the
situation relative to the tariff makes
it of paramount importance that the
fate of the bill in the senate should not
be delayed or jeopardized.
In an interview tonight mir. Hanna
stated that the committee had decided
to recommend procedure as follows:
First, that an act be promptly intro
duced in both houses providing for the
appointment by the president of mon
ctary commission of eleven members.
which shall as soon as it may be posi-
BILE after the constitution and appoint
ment thereof enter upon thorough and
comprehensive considerations of the cur
rency and banking affairs of the United
States and the laws relating thereto.
and no limit is placed upon the scope
of such inquiry or the manner of con-
Quoting the same.
The commission shall make. within
four months after the date of it's ap-
pointment. and not later than the LIST
day of October, 1897, concise and exact
report of its deliberations, conclusions
and recommendations covering the sub
ject matter considered by them, ac-
companying said report with the proper
bill or bills to carry the recommended
tions into effect.
The Judgment of the executive COM
mittee," said Mr. Hanna, lis that the
very early appointment of such a COM
mittee is of the first Importance to the
successful accomplishment of its work
1t will be the purpose of this committee
to see that the reports of the commits
sion is made the subject of study by
the merchants. farmers. manufacturers,
bankers, laboring men. and all business
and commercial interests.
ut is the further judgment of the
committee that the simple fact of the
appointment of such non-political rep
resentative commission would have an
immediate effect in aiding the restora-
ton of confidence throughout the coun-
try
The herald., 1897-04-03
Butler Attempts Suicide

SAN FRANCISCO, April 2.-Murderer
Butler has made his anticipated attempt
at suicide. Despite the presence in his
cell day and night of guards supposed
to be watchfui. the fiend of the Blue
mountains almost succeeded in cheating
the galows today. Early this morn
ing Butler was observed to be unus-
ually quiet. Investigation showed that
his blanket was tightly drawn over his
head and when that was removed his
face was found to be covered with blood.
Butler had allowed his thumb nail to
grow very long, and with his nail had
opened an artery in his forehead. from
which he hoped to bleed to death. The
wound was closed and greater precau-
tions than ever will now be taken to
preserve his life. at least until after he
sails on the Mariposa for Australia to-
morrow afternoon.
The herald., 1897-04-03
PLANT 'TATERs
The Other Fellow Is Bulling the
Market

TOLEDO. Ohio. April 2.-The farmers
are trying to form trust. 1t Is to
spread all over the land, and IL the pres
ent plans carry. not dollars worth OF
farm produce of any kind will be sold
for general consumption. In nutshell,
the idea Is for the farmers to limit their
crops to the actual living needs of the
members of the trust.
The organization is secret, oath-bound,
and it's principles known just now to
only a select few outside of those direct
ly concerned in its development Ac-
cording to the promoters. however. the
country is practically in condition to be
placed in the grip of this remarkable
combine.
1t is the purpose to do nothing this
year in the matter of controlling mar
kets, because the organization is not yet
complete. Next year the crops will be
limited to the actual living needs O:
the members Of the organization.
If the plan is carried out not dollars
worth of farm produce of any kind will
be sold for general consumption, 1t being
the purpose to compel the people to i'm
port all of their food products. 1t is
believed that by this means the power
of the association can best make itself
felt,
The herald., 1897-04-03
The Sheriff Shot First

WICHITA, Kas., April 2.-J. v. Cum
ningham. deputy sheriff of Taylor coun-
ty. Texas, shot and fatally wounded
Joseph B. Mcmahon in hotel in this
city today. They quarreled over the
right of the deputy sheriff to take an
employe of Mcmahon to Texas on a
charge of arson. McMahon spoke some
harsh words to Cunningham, and it is
said they both pulled pistols together.
At any rate the deputy sheriff got his
gun to working first. firing three shots
into Mcmahon. Mcmahon is propri-
etor of what is known as Bond Brothers
circus, whose winter quarters are here.
The circus men were vesy-angry, and
talked about lynching the officer.
The herald., 1897-04-03
CALIFORNIA; FRUITS
WILL SOON CONTROL THE
WORLDS MARKETS
Already the Northern Citrus Belt
More Than Rivals Florida.
Good Prices Promised

SAN FRANCISCO. April 2.-Robert
Graham, manager of Armour's Fruit
Growers express in California. has just
completed an extensive tour of inspec-
ton, embracing all of the deciduous
fruit sections of the state. He has also
carefully examined the orange and lem
on groves of the south, as well as the
orange groves around Porterville and In
the neighborhood of Oroville and Pal
errno.
THE last few cold night have not hurt
the deciduous fruits to any extent" said
Mr.. Graham. Eastern shipments will
be from two to three weeks later this
year than last season. 1 believe prices
this year will be good, although there is
very little data as yet on which to make
an estimate. There will always be a
good profit in the business If the fruit
is carefully. picked, selected and packed,
and it does not cost any more to ship
good fruit than the poor quality.
This state controls the orange mar
ket of the United States. The orange
industry was never in such good condi-
ton as il is today. Florida is ruined as
an orange state. The big frost of three
years ago, followed by lesser but severe
frosts of the last two winters. have
ruined the groves and disheartened the
owners. Florida will never recover its
prestige In this industry.
The country around Porterville is
destined to be a great orange section.
This season 100 cars were shipped from
there. AS many groves are about to
come into bearing, it will only be a short
time until 1000 carloads will be shipped
from that vicinity for the eastern mar
ket. Oroville and Palermo sections sent
forty carloads east this season. Next
winter about 200 carloads will go from
there. In a few years California orange
growers will make big shipments TO
Europe, instead of few small consign-
ants at
The herald., 1897-04-03
pointed Major Charles Dick Of Akron,
O., to fill the vacancy.
WILL TELL TALES
If Any of the Railroads Cut Freight
Rates

CHICAGO. April 2.-The general pas
senger agents of the western roads met
today to formulate an agreement under
which the Western Passenger associa-
ton will be conducted hereafter. The
agreement will not be in effect until after
the legal departments of the roads have
been given an opportunity to pass upon
it and look for flaws that may be likely
to bring the roads into conflict with the
recent supreme court decision. The
chances are that the compact will be in
force by next week.
The western roads have determined
to make 1t as warm as possible for any
of their fellows caught demoralizing
rates. They are prohibited from having
in their agreement any provision call
ing for a penalty for the cutting of the
rates, but hereafter If any road is caught
violating the code of good morals, which
in this particular instance is construed
to mean the keeping of rates, the other
roads will tell on them. The terrors
of the interstate commerce commission
are to be held over the heads of possi-
BILE Offenders and when road is caught
the others will make it interesting be-
fore the commission for the delinquent.
1t is thought that in this way rates can
be better maintained than by the en-
forcement of a penalty clause in the
agreement.
The herald., 1897-04-03
Carnegie Sued

PITTSBURG, Pa, April 2.-An i'm
portant suit has been filed against the
Carnegie Steel company in the United
States circuit court by the Harvey Steel
company of Newark, N. j. The latter
alleges that the Carnegie company Is in
fringing upon the patent known as the
Harvey process for hardening steel in
the manufacture of armor plate at the
Homestead plant. An injunction to re-
strain the Carnegie company from
further infringement and for an ac-
counting for the gains claimed to have
accrued so far is asked. While no spe-
cific sum is designated, the amount in
volved will run into the thousandA
The herald., 1897-04-03
French Politics

PARIS. April AT today's session
of the senate NJ. Fabre made an interpret
lation with respect to the aggressive at
titude of the Clericals, and called on the
government to prevent the interference
cf the pope in French politics. He sub
mitted an order OF the day to that effect.
NJ. Darlan. minister of justice. replied
that the allegation as to the interference
complained of had been very greatly eX-
aggerated both by NJ. Fabre and else
where. He declared that the cabinet
would always resolutely enforce all
proper respect for the rights of the
civil authorities NJ. Fabre expressed
himself as satisfied with this statement
on the part of the government.
The herald., 1897-04-03
A Stenner Sunk

COLUMBUS Ga. April 1.-The steam
boat Grggs sank in the Chattahoochee
river near Columbus, Ala, last night.
after striking a submerged log. Nearly
all the passengers were asleep when
the steamer struck, but the shock awak-
ened them and panic ensued. In the
excitement before any boats could be
lowered several persons jumped over
board, Before all on board had been
taken off the steamer went down. Will
lam Wells, the engineer, and four negro
deck hands, We're drowned. Four deck
passengers. whose names are unknown,
are missing. The steamer and cargo
are practically a total loss, estimated
at $40 600.
The herald., 1897-04-03
A Great Temptation

wealthy patrons of the sport has sub
scribed pure of $4,000 for twenty
round contest between Corbett and Fitz-
simmons. to take place in New York at
a date to be agreed upon. The plan, as
arranged, is to place the entire purse in
the hands of well known Boston news
paper man with full power to act, and If
the syndicate fails to pull off the contest
at the place selected, the whole amount
is to be forfeited.
The herald., 1897-04-03
sTocKs AND BONDS

BONDS FOR SALE-FOR SALE AT PAR,
100000 in 10 year per cent semi-annual
gold coupon bonds. in denominations of
500. $500, $500 and $1,000. In amounts to sui.
buyers; incorporated under the laws Of
Arizona in 1888; capital stosk, 100
shares, par value 81 per share, full paid
ard forever non-assessable; one share
given gratuitousfy with each dollars
worth Of bonds purchased; Bonds Sc
cured by first trust deed on the compa-
ny's property valued at many millions; a
net earning OF 100000 a month to be made
and a dividend of SLIGO per share paid an
nually, together with coupon interest at
your own bank, making 500 investment
earn you t160 per annum. For prospectus.
giving full particulars. call on or address
The Volcanic Copper Mining and Smelt-
Ing Co.. 1855 8. Broadway. Los Angeles,
California. Ali
The herald., 1897-04-03
Law and RELIGION

BERLIN, April 2-After an animated
debate today the Reichstag adopfed a
motion to reintroduce in the courts the
administering Of the oath according to
the different religious denominations
The Conservatives, the Imperialists
Reform party and Centrists support the
motion. The imperial chancellor, Prince
won Hohenlohe, voted with the minority.
"A Centrist motion in favor of the com
plete abrogation of the Jesuit exclusion
law was hotly debated and finally adopt
ed. the Poles. Freisinniges, Social Dem
pcrats and some Conservatives support
fng it.
The herald., 1897-04-03
Keeps His Job

WASHINGTON, April 2.-D. W. Har-
rington, whose resignation as chief OF
the division of accounts, treasury de-
partment. was requested by Secretary
Calisle early in the last administration
has been restored to his position, and
N. u. Mcdowell. his successor, has been
transferred and appointed assistant
chief in the office of the supervising ar
chitect of the treasury.
The herald., 1897-04-03
A Big Silver Shipment

NEW YORK. April 1.-The steam
ship Umbria, which sails for Europe to-
morrow. will take out the largest ship
ment of silver. 995, 900 ounces since July
10, 1896 The shipment on that date was
1,026. 900 ounces, taken by two steamers.
The total exports for the week amount
to 100000 ounces and $4,000 Mexican
dollars
The herald., 1897-04-03
Jim as Referee

DENVER, Col, April 2-James ]. Cor
bett acted as referee for the twenty
round contest between Parker and Rob-
erson for the lightweight champion
ship of Colorado. at the Coliseum hall
tonight Parker won in the twelfth
round. Corbett and McVey afterward
gave an exhibition. Fitzsimmons and
Hickey gave a sparring exhibition at
the Lyceum theater.
The herald., 1897-04-03
Poor Old Shirley Moved

SAN JOSE. April 2.-Silas Shirley, so
years of age, and his aged wife were
removed from their home at Seventh and
Empire streets by the sheriff. David
Jacks foreclosed the mortgage for $4,000.
but the old man defied the officers to
move him. threatening to shoot. He was
finally moved by strategy. after weeks
of DELAY
The herald., 1897-04-03
The Old, Old Story

LONDON. April 2.-The Daily Mail
will print a dispatch from Cape Town
tomorrow saying it is reported that De-
lagoa bay has been leased to Great Brit
ain for thirty years at an annual rental
of R500.O00 sterMng, and that the Trans
Waal government was not aware Of the
arrangements until completed.
The herald., 1897-04-03

for Tennessee, but fearing detection.
they left the train, secured horse and
buggy at Livingston and left for Rome.
The parents of the youthful couple are
greatly shocked at the conduct Of the
pair and have offered reward for their
detention If apprehendped before the
marriage takes place.
The herald., 1897-04-03
Reciprocity Wanted

LIMA, Peru. April AT a meeting
OF sugar planters held today it was
decided to ask the government to pro-
pose to the United States commercial
treaty on the basis of a reduction of
the duties on Peruvian sugar and Cali
fOrnia wheat
The herald., 1897-04-03
Undelivered Telegrams

There are undelivered kilograms at
the Western Union telegraph Office cor
ner of First and Spring streetA for the
following persons: Henry T. Rogers
James Irvine. Mrs. Paul Schmidt Noel
0erome, J. Martin Miller SamI E. Yer
The herald., 1897-04-03
Osborne Resipns

WASHINGTON. April 2-Gen. W. NJ
Osborne of Boston, recently appointed
consul-general to London, tonight re-
signed the secretaryship of the Repub-
lican rSational committee. Senator Han
ma, as chairman Of the committee, ap-
The herald., 1897-04-03
Wages Advanced

IRONWOOD. Mich, April 2.-The
Metropolitan Iron and Land company
has announced an immediate increase
of 10 per cent in the wage schedule in Ns
mine here. The increase affects 1000 men
employed in the Morris and Pabst mines.
The herald., 1897-04-03
The First Postmastar

WASHINGTON. April 2-The dis
tinction of being the first fourth class
postmaster appointed by the admins
tration has been conferred on John p
Kenny of White Cloud, Kansas.
The herald., 1897-04-03
A Presidential Dinner

WASHINGTON. April 2.--President
Mckinley gave a dinner Of twenty
seven covers at the White House tonight,
the guests including the present and
past members of the ways and means
committee of the house now In congress-
ional life and few others.
The herald., 1897-04-03
Chess Statesmen

LONDON, April 2.-The parliament
airy chess party met last night to ar
range for the match suggested by Mr..
j, Hennlker Heaton between the house
of commons and the American congress.
The herald., 1897-04-03
Sugar Mem at Work

the strong condition of the refined su-
gar market. by Monday every refinery in
the city will be running with full force,
which means the employment Of about
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EDUCATIONAL

WOODBURY. BUSINESS COLLEGE On
corporated), 226 s. Spring St. Is the Oldest
and largest commercial school in South
ern California; the most beautiful col.
lege rooms and equipment TO be found
in the state: elevator for pupils use; a
large faculty of experienced and able in
structors; open the entire year; both day
and evening sessions; a practical Eng
glish course. a thorough business course
and a course in shorthand and type
writing under an experienced stenog-
rapher. Write or cali for illustrated cata-
logue and fuIl information. G. A.
HOUGH. president; N. G. FELkER.
yice-pre sident.
The herald., 1897-04-03

1000 persons. Nearly half million tons
of raw sugar are now en- route by ves-
sells from Germany. East Indies, Egypt
South America and the West Indta ISL
andS.
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Youthful Eloners

ATLANTA. Ca. April 2.-J. P. Atkin-
son, the 17-year-old son OF the governor,
and Miss Ada Bryan Byrd. aged IA,
eloped this morning. They took q train
The herald., 1897-04-03
Attampted Incendiarism

HAZLETON. Pa. April 2-Incendi-
aries made an attempt last night to
destroy the No. 8 mine. Lehigh and
Wilkesbarre Coal company, near here.
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MRS. DIR. ]. II. SMITH-SPECIALTY
midwifery. Ladies cared for during con-
finement at 727 Bellevue ave. Tel 11.9
Main. 4-19
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NEW YORK SPECIALISTS. 2S01s S.
Main ST.; consultation and medicine, 81;
specialists of twenty years experience in
each department; office hours, 9 to IL, to
and to pm; Sunday, 10 to 2p.m. If
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PHYSICIANS

DIR. w. c. HARRISON. ORIFICIAL SPE-
cialist, successfully treats rectal, utter
ine, nervous, sexual and chronic diseases.
Cali or write for my Message to the
Sick" 229 W. First ST., rooms 1.2 and 3. 4-20
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CONSULT DIR. MINNIE WELLS, SPE-
cialist 316 w. Seventeenth ST., corner of
Grand ave. 3-16tf
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LyCEUM OF ELOCUTION AND ORA
matte Art, 443 S. Hill ST.. MRS. ADE-
LINE DUVAL MACK. principal. former
ly of New York and Washington. d. c:
A dramatic club Is connected with school
for study OF plays. 2-23-9S
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BOYNTON NORMAL FOR TEACHERS
only; enter Jan. 1lth positions secured:
teachers supplied 525 Stimson blk 6-30tf
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MASSAGE AND ELECTRICITY

vApoR AND SALT BATHS: GREAT
helm for rheumatism German and Swiss
methods OF treatment given by. experi-
enced German nurse; select patronage.
445H s. Spring st. 40
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EXPERIENCED LADY GIVES ELEC-
trio vapor baths all kinds of electric
baths and thorough Swedish massage.
Call at 443 s. Hill ST.; furnished rooms. If
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FOR sALE-R. BAL ESTATE
Houses 9 nd LOIS
FOR sALE-aooD IN v1asrMHNrs Foa

FOR sALE-GooD IN vIssTMENTs FoR
little money. -
$1,000 fine modern ITS on Buena Visits
ST.: of these flats " Ill rent for $50 per
month net, leaving OF 10 fiat for owner -
live In this is n good Investment for some
income.
s22o0 Each--s elegailt u modern Groom
cottages lot SSx135, Ma sp lie ave, near Sew
enth; pay 10 per cent DIN $500 vaiuation:
this is to close an est VI o and is cheaper
than anything offered i'm this section for
years.
Both of the above are buys that VIII in-
terest the most conse vatfve investor:
conveyance always ready to show prop
erty CORTELYOU. & GIFFEN.
4tkt 8. Broadway.