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A foul CRIME fOlLfD
]. W. BERRY'S VILE ASSAULT
UPON A LITTLE GIRL
Caught the Brute Just In Time-In
Spite Of Resistance Berry Slept
In jail Last Night

J. w. Berry was arrested at Westlake
park at s:45 last night charged with at
tempting to eriminaIly assault Elsie c.
Mrs. william W. Pratt Of 20 North Utah
street. The foul assault was attempted
on the west side Of the park, and but for the
watchful eye Of Special Park Officer
Wilson. the depraved wretch would In ali
probability have accomplished his purpose.
Berry has been an alleged frierd OF the
Pratt family for some time. and Of late,
owing to the absence Of Mr.. Pratt, who Is
an engineer, Mrs. Pratt has accepted the
favors which Berry has been ever willing
to bestow.
Last evening Mrs. Pratt had planned to
take Elsie down to be fitted for pair OF
shoes. but being prevented at the last mo-
ment, she entrusted Elsie and her brothers,
aged and 8, to Berry. who agreed to
take the children down and return them
safely. On their return from the city, in
stead Of going directly home, Berry pro-
posed that they go to the park, a suggestion
that was eagerly accepted by the children.
After wandering around in the park for
some time. Berry finally settled himself
under one of the trees on the west side Of
the park and gave the boys some nickels to
go over to the store and purchase some
popcorn and peanuts.
Officer Wilson. who had been keeping his
eye on the group. saw the two boys depart.
them and asked where they
were going. They told him. and said that
they had left their sister with a man under
one Of the trees. Wilson thought there
must be something wrong. SO he proceed
ed to investigate. He succeeded In getting
within ten feet Of Berry, who had removed
part Of the ch!lds clothing.
On seins the officer Berry Jumped to his
feet and attempted to strike him. Afte.
q short struggle he was finally handcufred
and marched to the city jail. Berry is
about AZ years Of age. is Of heavy build and
speaks with a decided German accent.
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A new CANAL COMPANY
SEEKS PERMISSION TO CROSS
NICARAGUA
President zelaya Has Now More Con-
cessions Than He Can Protect
While at Work

MANAGUA, Nicaragua. Oct. H-(Corre-
spoadence Of the Ass7 cia tod Press.) Messrs.
Edwin F.. Cras.n, Chicago; Edwin Eyer. Of
the frm OF ". r. Grace & Co. and Frank s.
Washbura Of New York have arrived At
this capital. The object Of their mission Is
20 obtain from President Zeiaya authority
to attempt to organize 4 company and OBJ
tain the necessary capital, estimated at
SO 900 900 II goid to construct a canal across
Nicaragua. President Zelaya has placed
them in conference with the acting Minis
ter Of Public Works, N order to ascertain
what they propose Is accomplish, Ind what
guarantees they will offer IN regard TO the
proposed construction Of AZ inter-eceanic
canal across the peninsula Of Nicaragua.
There are, however, several obstacles In
the way at present that appear ihsupera BILE
to the organization Of new company with
concessions that would attract aad satisfy
capitalists.
Canal Company Of New York Is still IN ex
istence, and its charter ts unimpeacha BILE
and IL to remain n force until October, 1889.
according to the company. but only until
October, 1898, as claimed by the government
OF Nicaragua. However, the company has
a strong claim to many years further ex-
.stence Of the life cf rs charter. n the fact
that owing to the numerous revolutions and
other disturbances in the country since the
granting Of the charter In 1887, the people
have been seriously unsettled by the inf!c-
tion OF heavy fines, forced loans and i'm
pressment by one party or another into the
army, this being especially 50 in the case
OF the labor.ng class and causing thousands
OF the natives TO flee to other states for
refuge 30 that no extensive work like the
cutting out Of q canal channel was possible
in the clrCumetx
Under the contract held by the company
the government Of Nicaragua IS obliged TO
keep at the canal works a police force suf.
fic!ently strong to protect the contractors,
engineers and laborers and guard the ma
chinery. ed1bes and supplies. This force
was maintained at the storehouses and
workshops at dreytown when the work on
the canal was commenced. but subsequent
ly, owing to fears OF revolutionary trou-
bIes IN Western Nicaragua. the governor
called off the pcEce at the canal fer duty
elsewhere and there E,carasua's protec-
tiop ended,
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TONNAGE TAXES
Not Charged to Ships in Porto Rico
Trade

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15.-Becretary AL
ger today Issued an order providing that
hereafter vessels trading between the
United States and Porto Rico and vessels
In the coast.ng trade of the island shall be
exempt from tonnage taxes. This trade Is
confined by regulation to American ves-
sells. 1t has been possible for the admin.s-
trst.on to take this step to promote Amcri-
can chipping by virtue Of war powers and
because Porto Rico is to be wholly and
permanently American. II was possible to
adopt q similar courae In the case of Ha-
wei:. as that archipelago was acquired hy
treaty and not by conquest. and II IL not
practicable to consider such = course ir
the case OF Cuba and the Philippines until
the future sta tus Of those islands has been
:ettled by the peace comm.ss1on and con-
gress. Tho effect OF the order should be to
increase over three-fold the employment Of
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Hearst's New PAPER

NEW YORK. Oct. 15.-It Is reported that
w. r. Hearst has purchased a Chicago
newspaper which he will publish on the
same lines as the Journal in this city He
has had this project In view for a long
time, and for the past week has been at
Chicago negotiating for the purchase Of
tho property. The name OF the paper is
not made public, but It is known that he
has had the Chronicle Of that city In view
for some time past It is stated here that
that newspaper could not be purchased for
anything near It's actual value but the i'm
preston here is that Hearst has succeeded
in establishing the intermediate member
OF bis long contemplated tran.con tinenta
chain Of nowspapers.
The herald., 1898-10-16
JAPANESE CUSTOMS
New Schedule in Effect on Januar,
E{rat

First
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 15.-The steamer
Aztec arrived from Hong Kong and Yoko-
hama via Honolulu today. The steamer
landed 723 Japanese laborers at Honolulu
and her purser reports that 100 moro are
en- route and will arrive there shortly.
The following adv!eee have been received
from Yokohama IN a lstter. dated septem-
Der Al:
The new Japanese customs tar.f, II has
been definitely announced. will go into
effect January l. 1899 The export duties will
be entirely abolished. simultaneously with
the enforcement Of the new tariff laws
The reduction n revenue Of 200 100 yen will
be more than compensated for by tho In
crease Of import receipts, which will
amount to about 10,coo oo0 yen.
The home department has begun to be-
str Itself In the direction Of prison and
judicial reform. 1t Is asserted that a
large percentage Of the prisoners have
been confined fer several years without
trial.
The Department Of Communications has
Issued notice that henceforth Japan will
he ranged among the nrst-closs countries
In the international postal union. Her
status has heretofore been that Of a third
class country.
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the life-saving apparatus out Of the ship.
The terror of the scene was indescriba-
BILE. Men jumped overheard In agony OF
despair, and the women passengers huddled1
together and refused to leave the deck.
The officers remained on the bridge to the
last. and many instances of sacrifice are re-
corded.
Members of the crew are known to have
stood by and watched the boats launched
and put on, when 1t was apparent that these
were the only means by which their own
lives could be saved.
A lifeboat with load of forty passengers
on Its way to the ehore passed many who
were battling for their lives In the water
whom It was impossible to save.
The latest list of the rescued shows that
only eleven passengers were saved, includ-
Ing the Pembertons and maid, named Re-
gan or Ryan.
Unidentified Bodies
ST. KEvERINE, Oct 15-In the lower
end of the church here lie fifteen bodies
among them those OF four women and ont
12-year-old girl. The bodies are laid out
reverently. The faces of the victims pre-
sent sad sight, showing how rudely the
waves and rocks played with their fea-
tureB.
The whole village and neighborhood are
alive with excitement. 1t Is exceedingly
difficult to trace the events Of the disaster,
but so far as can be ascertained, 1t seems
tnat the weather was not thick, but that q
strong southeast wind was blowing and
there was a heavy ground swell on and q
strong current running.
Dinner wns ready. and Captain Griffiths
was about to proceed to the saloon when q
sudden crash made 1t apparent that the
steamer had gone ashore. The captain
Immediately went on deck and the SURVIVE
ors say they saw him on the bridge doing
all that lay In the power Of a brave man to
lessen the disaster
The authentic particulars of the events
occurring after the ship struck are not yet
obtainable. 1t seems. however, that one
OF the ships boats containing several wo.
men. got away safely and was capsized.
A number Of its occupants were rescued BY
lifeboats. Another boat with sixteen
hands was picked UP by a lifeboat and safe.
ly got ashore. and two or three other per.
sons managed to reach land. Out of the
l61 persons on board. forty-f1ve escaped.
Up to a late hour tonight thirty bodies
have been washed ashore at different
points
The rescued persons are receiving the
greatest attention from the Inhabitants.
and the utmost kindness Is being shown to
the female passergers
LONDON. Oct. 15.-The officers and crew
Of the Mohegan Numbered ninety-six, and
of these th!rty-three are known to have
been saved. The body of r. A. Baxter,
one Of the passengers. has been recovered.
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An Insane Chaplain

SAN FRANC1sCO Oct. 15-The steamer
Aztec. from the Orient. brings news Of the
inquest to determine the cause Of the su.-
eide Of Chaplain 7. S. Freeman. Of the
United States battiesh.p Baltimore who
Jumped overheard from the transport
steamer Zealandia on eeptember IL, while
the vessel was lying in the bay OF NaEas-
ak: The evidence showed the deceased had
been suffering fror, acute mela ncholy and
Jumped overheard, after shouting to the
quartermaster to telegraph his vito Of
the deed. The verdict was that the de-
ceased took his life under temporary aber-
ration OF the mind.
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Undesirable Immigrantx

NEW ORLEANS. Oct 15.-E.ght police
men and twenty-.ix deputy sherfrs left
the city today 20 intercept and prevent on
ter.nS the city, a large part of the Italian
immigrants who came to America on the
britannica The vessel was ordered TO be
held at the mouth Of tho river by the
Board of Aealth out Of fear that the
landing here Of 40s immigrants would fur
n!sh too much fresh material for the fever.
The Britannica subsequently sailed for
Pensacola, and the Italians are seeking to
enter by rail. They Will not be permitted
20 come n. however. This morning their
train was held at Pearl River
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& MONTGOMERY,
40S Bradbury Building.
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WAR INQUlRERS
will Make a Tour Of the Military
Camps

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15.-Tke members
of the War Investigation Commission did
not hold a morning session, but devoted the
time to preparation for the tour of the
army commission, which begins tomorrow
The commission will leave Washington
about 4 pm. tomorrow. going direct to
Jacksonville where they are scheduled to
the testimony there Of officers men and
others who can throw light upon the con-
duct Of the war, giving special attention
to complaints that appear TO have any
foundation.
From Jacksonville tho commission ex-
poets to visit In order: Tampa. Atlanta.
Admission, Huntsville, Chattanooga, Knox
Vile. Lexington and M!ddletown, where
camps are located; later they will go to
Camp W!koff ct Long Island. II .s thought
the southern tour Will consume at least
two or three weeks
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Railroad Arbitration

CHICAGO, Oct. 1s-Tha arbitration
hoard on freight differen tials, sitting at
hearing arguments late this afternoon No
conclusions will be announced for several
weeks. Railway representatives of the
American lines believe the Canadian Pa
cifc will not be permitted 20 con ntinue the
dfferential Of 10 per cent on It's freight
shipments to San Francisco.
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Epidemic Typhoid

DENVER, Oct. 15.-There Is an epidemic
of typhoid fever raging at Whippie Bar.
reported. The post Is garrsoned by volun-
teers. Orders have been issued at army
headquarters In this city for Major ". ".
Gray, surgeon, to proceed at once to the
scene from Fort Huachuca and do every
thing IN his power to stay the progress Of
the disease
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Will Visit tho West

KANSAS CITY. Mo-, Oct. 15.-Mayor
Jones returned today from St. Louis, where
he took part In the celebration OF President
McKinley's visit.
The President told mo-" ea.d Mayor
Jones that he intends to make q trip to
the Pacific Coast In June or September
next year and will then stop In Kansas
City.
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Georgia Flood Sufferers

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1.-Government
a.d IN the shape Of army rations VIII lie
given to tn. sufferers from the recent
floods II Georgia. who are IN need OF the
barest necessities of lifs. Applications for
assistance came to the War Department
from the Secretary Of State Of Georgia
and Congressman Livingston.
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The Manila Death List

WASHINGTON. Oct. 15-The following
dbpAtrh has been received at the War De-
partment:
Manila, Oct. H. - -AdJutant-General
Washington: Following deaths since last
report, October 10:
"Privates Charles A. Howe, Second Ore
gon, dysentery: Ernest NJ. Forster, Four
teenth Infantry, malaria. October II: Pri-
vate Fred Grecnilet. First South Dakota,
typhoid fever. October u: Privates A. H.
Bird, First Nebraska. typhoid; Daniel Par
ibel, Astor Battery. tuberculosis.
sOrPTQp
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THE WELL KNOWN PROF. G. DURNE-
rim, graduate of the University of Paris,
will form classes at the Marlborough
school In the afternoon for ladies wishing
to learn the French language by his rapid
and fascinating method. Apply for terms
and particulars at the Marlborough
school, S65 West Twenty-third street.
Also private lessons and classes at resi-
dences. Address $50 Crocker street
25-2-9-16
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PERSONAL

Judge T.. W. McGraw is here from San
Francisco.
+. w. Thompson Of this city was a guest
at the Hoffman house, New York, last
week.
Joseph W.tte leaves today for Phoenix,
Arix.. to spend the winter for the benefit
Of his health
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The Union Label

KANSAS CITY. Mo-. Oct. 15.-Judge
Scarritt Of the Circuit Court has held that
the ordinance passed by the CITY Council
last spring, making It obligatory that all
city printing bear the label Of the Typo
graphical Union is constitutionolly correct
and will stand the test 81 the courts.
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MONEY TO LOAN

MONEY LOANED ON DIAMONDS.
watches, jewelry, pianos, seolskins. car
riages. bicycles. warehouse receipts and
all kinds Of collateral security; storage
free in our warehouse. LEE BROS, 4O2
S. Spring st. If
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EDUCATIONAL

BUSINESS COLLEGE,
22s S. Spring IT.. Los Angeles; the Oldest,
largest and most elegantly equipped
commercial school IN Southern Calfor-
MIA; hundreds Of successful graduates in
banking and business houses: in session
all the year; enter any day: evening
school on Monday. Wednesday and Fri
day evenings; three complete courses
commercial. English and shorthand and
typewriting; a thorough practical and
progressive school; large faculty Of ex-
pert teachers; rates of tuition rea sonable.
Call or write for catalogue.
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MONEY LOANED AT NET INTEREST
rates from Az to per cent per annum.
according to character and size of loans.
EDWARD ID. SILENT & CO.. 2l2 W. I'd.
If
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MONEY TO LOAN-s2o0 TO s95 900. ON
city and country real estate. LEE A. Nc
CONNELL 4 CO, 145 S. Broadway,
Frost building If
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PO1NDEXTER & WADSwORTH. ROOM
3OS Wilcox building. lend money on any
good real estate; building loans made; II
you wish to lend or borrow, call on us. If
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MONEY TO LOAN ON IMPROVED
real estate; interest decreases as you pay
STATE MUTUAL BUILDING AND
LOAN ASSN. 141 s. Broadway. 5-20-tf
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$500 900 TO LOAN AT TO PER CENT
net, on choice city residence or business
property. F. Q. STORY, 3O3 Henne block,
122 w. Third st. If
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American tonnage in the Porto Rican trade
In 1887. tho year before the war. American
tonnage from Porto Rico was only 1900
tons, compared with 5000 tons foreign
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AUCTION
Furniture and Carpets
Tuesday, oct. IS, 10 a.m.,

IUeSUdy1 OCIs ICS 10 o. ms0
S24 8. Hill Street
One Sohmer Piano, Oak Bedroom
Suites. Mattresses, Bedding, Oak Desk,
Book Case, Music Cabinet. Upholstered
Parlor Furniture, Rockers, Walnut Libra
ry Table. Folding Bed. Wardrobes, Exten-
sion Table, Chairs, one French Marble
Clock. Pier Glass, Cherry Hat Rack, OIL
Paintings, Lace Curtains. etc; also 100
yards Carpet. Rugs, etc.
Sale without limit or reserve.
RHOApES & REED, Auctioneers.
Office, 557 South Spring street
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A-$10 600 TO LOAN IN SUMS NOT EX-
ceed.ng $500; low rate CT interest for
strictly first-class security. Address X.
box So, Herald. 16
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TO LOAN-5 TO PER CENT MONEY
BRADSHAW BROS, room 202 Bradbury
block. If
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TAKE YOUR OLD AND WORKOUT
jewelry to James Irving & Co.. 12S n.
Main ST., gold refirers and assayers, who
pay United States mint prices. Is
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ST. AGATHA BOARDING AND DAY
School for boys and girls 512 S. Alvarado
st. Fer circulars address MISS MARY
L. FRENCH, A. B., Principal. tt
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FOR RENT
Stores and Offices

east corner Les Angeles and Third street
16
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ST. AGATHA BOARDING AND DAY
School for Girls will reopen September
9th at 512 s. Alvarado ST., Los Angeles:
primary. intermediate aud college prepa-
ratory departments. MARY L. FRENCH.
A. B.. Principal. Il
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MRS. D. D. CASTRO, TEACHER OF
perfect Spanish; translator Of business
letters, etc. ia n. Main 81. 16
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TO LOAN-IF YOU WANT MONEY ON
real estate security. I have 1t in any
amount. 5000 to $50 .O00 at per cent. WIN.
F. BOSBYSHELE., 1O7 S. Broadway.
5-20-tf
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DENTISTS

FRANK STEVENS. 324,4 s. SPRING ST.
Open days and evenings, also Sundays;
electric lights. Tel Green 139s
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LOS ANGELES BUSINESS COLLEGE,
c12 w. Third St; oldest. largest, best: day
and evening sessions; terms reasonable;
catalogue free. Il
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ASTBURY SHORTHAND AND TYPE
writing school. Private instruction.
1854 S. Broadway. novS
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FOR RENT
Houses

FOR RENTAL SOUTH PASADENA.
cottage; grounds suitable for chickens;
fruits flowers; quite attractive. Address
A. A.. box 81, Herald. 16
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FOR RENT-NEW COTTAGE IN WEST
ern part of city; c.ce,y furnished; mod
era in every respect; to adults chilly Call
at 1895 Winfield st. 16
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ATTORNEYS AT LAW

LCCIEN EARLE, COMMERCIAL, PRO-
bate and corporati tion law Suite, 420 Bull
lard building. APPS 90
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GUITAR LEsSONS-PROF. NJ. 8. ARE
valo Specialties: Technique, rich tome
rapid progress. Studio, 12e Wilson block
l02 S. Spring st. tt
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Furnished Houses

FOR RENT-A FURNISHED HOUSE, 6
rooms, hot and cold water, good neigh
borhood; desirable; neatly furnished. Ad-
dress K, K, box Is, Herald. II
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FOR RENT-34O1s CLAY ST., 4-ROOM
flat. Apply to owner, Si5 S. Hill st. 16
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THE OLD OAKEN BUCKET
1t May SIN ne Found Hanging. Though with
Variations. in Many Wells.


The pump has crowded It hard in modern
days, but the old oaken bucket still hangs In
many wells. Some people think q pump too
liable to get out of order. Some prefer water
drawn straight from the well instead Of up
through a pipe. For ono reason and another
many people still cling to the bucket, and the
number sold is still large. moro being sold In
proportion to the population perhaps in the
South than In other parts of the country.
The hand of Improvement has touched tho
well bucket as 1t has pretty much everything
else. and the man OF mature years, familiar only
with the bucket that he balanced on the well
curb 70 drink from, In his younger days, might
be mildly, surprised at some OF the buckets he
would lind nowadays. The old familiar buoket.
with Its bullying sides. is still made just the
same. But there are now buckets with per-
fectly straight sides and smaller at the tor than
at the bottom. and 30 adjusted as TO Insure their
dipping without effort. There are buckets with
q valve In the bottom, which opens and lets the
bucket I'LL. and closes with the weight Of The
water upon It when the filled bucket Is drawn
up. improvements have been mado in Che
various metal attachments, and buckets ~
was practically but one kind of well bucket. In
a big Wholesale establishment where such
things arc sold there arc now displayed we'll
buckets In ten different styles.