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The herald., 1898-05-21
HICKORY CLUB MEETING
New Quarters Opened With a House
Warming

The Hickory club had q well attended and
enthusiastic meeting at Its club room in the
Gardner & Zellner block last night. There
are about 1b0 members present from vari-
Gus parts of the city. Earl Rogers, presi-
dent of the club, presided and briefly out
lined the objects and aims of the organiza-
ton. After the preliminaries of club work
were over, President Rogers introduced
Frank James as the first speaker Of the
evening. Mr.. James spoke briefly upon the
necessity of club organization as an efiic-
lent adjunct to the regular party organiza-
tion and pointed out that successful CAM
paign was assured If other clubs were or
sanized and conducted upon the lines upon
which the Hickory club was proceeding.
s. A. Waldron was next introduced and
spoke briefly upon the necessity of party
and club organization and as a Populist
declared that 1t was the duty of the silver
forces to unite upon q common ticket and
make common battle for the people.
Capt. A. NJ. Bragg Of the Seventh ward
complimented the club upon It's successful
organization and wished for 1t the success
1t was entitled to.
Supervisor Hanley responded rbiefly in a
few happy remarks.
Judge J. N. Phillips was the next speaker
and he fairly brought down the house with
his telling arraignment of the present ad-
ministration and his witty hits at Marcus
Hanna. He handled the war question with
out gloves and declared that all sensible
men were Of the opinion that II Old Hickory
had been in possession of the White House
Cuba would have been freed from Spanish
tyranny and the war gloriously ended long
before this.
Judge SchutEe followed In apt remarks
touching live political questions and out
lined the duties Of Silver Republicans in
the present campaign.
Judge j. M. Hill was the closing speaker
and dwelt upon fruits" of party success
and the important part they played in pro-
viding the sinews OF war for campaign,
at the same time intimating that the
Democratic party was the only one that
could survive for any length Of time with
out getting a piece of political pie. The
judges speech was well received.
The orchestra and gles club provided spe-
,cially for the meeting rendered music ap-
proprtate to the occasion.
After closing remarks by President Rog-
ers the meeting adjourned and the men,
bers present enjoyed lively hour among
themselves. after which the club adjourned
to meet Friday night, at which all silver
people are welcome.
The club passed the following resolution:
Resolved, That the chairman and secre-
tary OF the Hickory club be instructed to
tender to the Democratic county central
committee. the Democratic city central
committee. the Jeffersonian society and
any other Democratic clubs and societies
the use of the rooms Of this club free of
charge for meetings and other purposes.
The herald., 1898-05-21
TALKED ON MATTERS
No Hint n Given Of the Conclusions
Reached

WASHINGTON. May eU-This morning
Secretary Of War Alger had long con-
sultation with the President, but what 1t
related to was not disclosed. He stated
that the department had nothing to make
public. Senator Cullom and Representa-
tive Boutelie. of Illinois, saw the President
to urge the claims Of John c. Rhode Of Ill
inois to one of the United States COM
missionsrships to Alaska.
II President Mckinley received any i'm
portant information before the meeting OF
the Cabinet today It was not of such q
nature as to be made public and he had
none to divulge to those who consulted
with him before that time.
Senator Shoup of Idaho. who spent some
time with the President today, expressed
the belief that the reported arriva! Of the
Spanish feet at Santiago was true and that
1t might have the effect of bringing about
an earlier close Of the war than had been
expected. He though. however, the indicn-
tions were the war might last . year.
Senator Nelson Of Minnesota said he be-
lieved that Congress would adjourn within
a month.
The Cabinet was q little late in assem-
bling.
The herald., 1898-05-21
Studeuts' Conference

PACIFIC GROVE. May 2o.-The third
annual Pacific coast students conference
opened IT. preliminary session in the as
sembly hall at this place tonight rhe con-
ference y under the immediate direction of
G. c. Kitchener of New York, international
college secretary Of the Young Mems Chris
tian association. and the various depart
ments Of work of tho convention will be
conducted by specialists Of prominence
from New York, Chicago. San Francisco
and elsewhere.
The convention embraces among its del
egates students from the universities and
colleges Of California. Oregon, Washing
ton, Nevada and Utah. A portion Of the
time Of the convention will be devoted to
athletic sports.
The herald., 1898-05-21

ty. Greeting to Los Angeles. Jubilee, Yal-
ley Road, May "a, 1s9S." All peraona de-
string to go on the excursion are requested
to send In their names to the secretary OF
the association, so that sleeping car berths
may be engaged.
The Los Angeles contingent will besmet
at the train on its arrival at Sumner and
escorted to Bakersfield, where they Will
take their places in the parade, after which
there will be short program, Mayor
Snyder will respond to the address Of well
come. and Judge Wright win speak for
the Merchants and Manufacturers asse-
citation. In the afternoon free ride ON the
new road will be rendered the visitors to
the north line of the county. In lac even
Ing there will be an elaborate display Of
fireworks and ball.
The herald., 1898-05-21
NEW KIND OF "KITTY'
ARIZONA POKER JOINT CASE
BEGUN YESTERDAY
OLD CARDS SOLD FOR NEW
Proprietory of the Joint Now Before
Justice owens-Federa1 Author
ities May Prosecute Them

A case which Is of considerable interes.
to all tho poker rooms about the city was
begun yesterday before Justice Owens and
q jury. Ross Cummings and John Hall,
conductors of tho Arizona poker rooms at
lie South Main street, together with seven
players, are being tried. the former for
running the place and tho latter for gam
bling. Deputy District Attorney Cham
bers is being assisted in the prosecution by
Job Hartman, while w. H. Shinn and w.
P. Hyatt are representing the defendants.
Two venires. one for 80 and the other for
25, had to be served before jury could be
secure dto try tho cases, no less than "a
Of these men being examined for qualin.
cation to serve.
Ordinarily, the "kitty" is supposed to be
as closely linked with poker game as ons
Siamese twin to the other, and to be as
vornctous as a vulture, but the proprietors
Of the Arizona hit on good scheme to
evade the presence of such hungry beast.
One OF the troubles. though. was that they
substituted something worse. If pos
sible, than the "ldtty," and in any event
violation, the prosecution claims. of the
law. Instead OF taking 80 many chips out
OF a pot for various hands, according 10
their value. the players were required to
purchase a new deck of cards every half
hour. Every player was assessed four
chips. amounting to 10 cents As there were
usually four or five men in each game and
at least four games running In the place,
the profit was astonishing. AS an example,
IL player started in with 81 worth of chips
and played five hours, the house would
have secured all OF that capital in his as
sessments for new decks of cards. Not
satisfied with making a profit big enough
to make any 'kitty" turn green with envy,
the proprietors Of the Arizona thought to
increase their rapidly growing bank ac-
counts, and this they did by selling the
same pack of cards over and over. AS fast
as one deck was taken away from one table
it was placed in a box, and then sold to the
men at another table, This was a good
system. only 1t will probably bring the
men before the United States authorities,
as the federal law requires that all play
ing cards must bear the revenue stamp on
the box.
Detectives Auble and Hawley testified to
having sat In the Arizona poker rooms ami
watched the game for three hours on the
evening of the arrest. They corroborated
each other about the half-hourly rule OF
the house in selling a change of decks, and
also regarding the same decks" being sold
at other tables. J. Fisher participated III
the game and Messrs. Caldwell and Read
er had also visited the joint and watched
the method of play. They all corroborated
the previous testimony. An attempt was
made by the defense in its cross-examina-
tion TO show that theprosecution was actu-
ated by animus. but this was strenuotlslv
denied. The case will berresumed today.
The herald., 1898-05-21
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF

Call tel. main 2AS for ambulance. Bresee
Brothers, Sixth and broadway.
Special-Borders free with and TIC.
wall paper. Walter, eQ7 South Spring.
c. d. 'Howry. undertaken, Fifth and
Broadway. Lowest prices In the city.
Mothers: Shoe your boys and girls at
Burns; $3.50. a. $40 South SPRING street.
Robert Sharp & Co., funeral directors, 75i
and 7sS South Spring street. Tel Main 1890
The wife 3f Sam Dugan presented him
with 101A-pound son and heir Thursday
afternoon.
Watches cleaned. Is cents; mainsprings
50 cents; crystals, 10 cents. Patton, 214
South Broadway.
The Mai-fest of the Los Angeles Schwab-
en- Yerein will take place at verdugo park
Sunday, May 22d.
Phillips d Munton, merchant tailors, 500
South Spring street. have the latest in
summer-weight Scotch goods.
DR.. Max Wassman. dentist, rooms 225 and
97s Potomac block Broadway. between
Second and Third. Tel. Brown 1913.
Subscribers to the Ysaye-G e-Gerardy-Lach-
aume concerts may obtain their seats now
at Fitzgerald Music and Plano company.
A marriage license was issued yesterday
to Workman H. Mccormick, 81, Iowa, and
Mary Dugan, 1s, Scotland, residents of this
city.
Adams Bros, dentists, 23914 South Spring
street. Plates from a. Painless extract
ing. 50 cents. Filling q speciality. Hours,
: to s; Sunday, 10 to H.
A picnic for the B'nai Birth Sabbath
- ~
Sycamore grove, weather permitting. Cars
leave Fourth street at 9:15 a. IN. sharp.
Tho Craig OIL company yesterday filed
q petition asking that the council grant II
permission to string five cables across Ra-
mona street, between New Depot and
Pearl.
w. d. Castle, the cartoonist, will give
chalk-talk at the Young Mems Christian
association Sunday afternoon at o'clock
on Scenes and Teachings in the Life Of
Christ"
A. n. Darlington, the famous drummer
boy of Shiloh, at Music hall today, p. IN.
and p. m. Admission. Csc; children, 1Oc.
No reserved seats. Don't fail to see this
battle scene.
DO you know that a framed picture
makes a most desirable wedding present?
II you are looking for anything in that line
DO not fail to call at Fl. c. Lichtenberger's
art emporium. 200 South Spring street.
Dr. Rebecca Leo Dorsey, Sttmson block,
first floor. rooms l3s, 1874. 1856. Special at
tcntion given to obstetrical cases. and all
diseases OF women and children. Electricity
scientifically used. Consultation hours, /
70 8. Telephone 12cT.
All Britishern and their friends are In.
vited to the birthday anniversary service
sf Queen Victoria. TO be held in Plymouth
Congregational church. corner West Twen-
fy-first and Estrella streets, next Sunday
morning. Sermon by Rev. Joseph Wild,
I'D.
The herald., 1898-05-21
Another Sign Ordinance violator

J. W. Fawkes, the proprietor Of the Pan
oramic sign cabinet on Second street next
to the Bryson block, was arrested by Offi-
Ger Spencer yesterday ON q warrant charg-
ing him with violating the sign ordinance.
The officers have been on the lookout for
Fawkes for some time past, but were una
BILE to see him until the time of his arrest
Il 10 understood that Fawkes has invested
considerable money in outfitting the cabi-
net and leased space on the sidewalk from
John Bryson In order to have his cabinet in
4 prominent place. The Advertisement will
probably be removed now that the officers
have started crusade against the owner.
He will plead on the 2Sth.
The herald., 1898-05-21
Wing Shooting

KANSAS CITY. Mo-. May @-Tha Kan.
sas City Star cup. representing the wing
shot championship Of America. was won In
the Missouri shooting tournament today by
Charles Budd Of Des Moines. His posses
sion Of the cup. however. may be but tenn.
porary. for, under the conditions Of the
donor. the trophy Ia to be put up again to-
morrow. when the Ave marksmeh who have
at different times held the cup are to COM
pete for Its permanent ownership. Mr..
Budd will have as opponents ]. A. r. FL
lott, J. =. Riley, Fred Gilbert and Sim
Glover.
The herald., 1898-05-21

advisement.
charge of grand larceny yesterday In the
sum Of $4,000 by Justice Morrison. Portfolio
Is accused of stealing a riding horse be-
longing to an employe of the Cudahy Pack
Ing company.
Joseph Lambe paid 81 hne in Justice Nor.
rison's court for having violated the hitch
Ing ordinance.
Mike Sheldon, who is charged with inde-
cent exposure, was given until today In
which to produce witnesses.
The herald., 1898-05-21
POLICE oouRr cAsEB
What Was Done by the City justices
Yesterday

Justice Morrison was busy yssterday At
teruoon trying the case against Mary Fail
vala and Nancy zallersls. her cousin, who
are charged with disturbing the peaos 6f
M. Palcmatry Of North lIilt street by slne-
ing songs and playing the orgAn at late
hours OF the night. The arrests were the
outgrowth Of neighborhocd row In which
the TAlvala family u alleged ia have
singled out Mrs. Sanford. whose nat is
close to theirs, as an object Of animus by
singing . dogssfel about her and mpei.
clan named Kiciiey. 4 lxrss numrar d
The herald., 1898-05-21
Securing More evidence

The detectives think that Harry Schultz,
the musician who was recently held to an
swer to the charge Of burglarizing the res
idencs of ]. J. Mosgrove on Michigan ave-
nue., Boyle Heights. also entered the house
Of . Nr. Haskell on East Second street and
stole about 800 worth Of property. Con-
siderable evidence Il being secured against
the man.
The herald., 1898-05-21

attached to another horse got caught in
the pole Of the first runaway, and the two
went tearing along, scattering the people
and vehicles and causing the crowd In
front Of the Herald office to temporarily
suspend the contemplation of war news
and seek safety In flight. At the corner OF
First street the team struck couple of
other wagons and smashed them. Onlcer
Conley caught the runaway teams.
The herald., 1898-05-21
Dinsd and wined

NAPA, May 2o.-The delegates to the su-
psrvisors' convention visited st. Helena TO
= pay, Inspecting the fine roads and stopping
AT several big wine cellars en- route. At
Hunts Point they were treated to an ex-
cellent lunch by the board of trade. They
were also entertained at the home of Ja-
cob schram. The party returned here
this evening.
The herald., 1898-05-21
Dirt Broke His Arm

Herman johnson was attended at the re-
ceiving hospital by DR.. Hagan yesterday
for broken arm. johnson was employed
by Stansbury, the contractor, and was at
work digging under an embankment at the
corner Of Walnut street and Pasadena ave-
enue when large clod Of dirt fell on his
left arm and broke 1t between the elbow
and shoulder.
The herald., 1898-05-21
Knocked Him Down

william Peterson, the dead horse man,
was arrested yesterday by Deputy Consta-
BILE Mugnemi on warrant charging him
with battery. M. A. Pierce, the proprietor
Of the Plaza Baxar, IL the complainant.
According to the statements Of bystandsrs.
Pierce called Peterson liar and the latter
replied by knocking him down.
The herald., 1898-05-21
A Dead Frsnohnan

An inquest will be held at Bresse Bros.:
undertaking rooms today on the remains
dead in his room at the lodging house at
22S Also street. He had been drinking
heavily for some days previous, and It is
supposed that alcoholism caused his death.
The herald., 1898-05-21
Lost His House

A f,re broke out In the resldence Of H.
8. etollnitx at the corner Of East Adams
and Hooper streets yesterday morning and
at $1,000. There was only $500 insurance on
the place. Mr.. stollnits lost his store by
dre on the same corner = few months ago.
The herald., 1898-05-21
Railroad Man Run Over

While riding home on his bicycle, c. L.
Crary, the auditor of the Santa Fe and
Pacific railroad, was struck at the corner
Of Seventh street and Broadway by a
runaway team attached to . milk wagon
and knocked down and run over. He was
badly bruised, but not seriously hurt. The
bicycle was smashed. however.
The herald., 1898-05-21
CITY NEWS
INDEX OF LOCAL EVENTS
Chron.cled ON pages Z. s. 10 and l2.

= Auportionment Of funds by the I
= county auditor.
: Indian Pete on trial for the murder !
! Of old man Collins. 7
! Fatal accident on Third street; =
i Henry Hitler killed by fall.
i New quarters OF the Hickory club 4
: opened with a housewarming.
=. Another installment of the family 4
: ouarrels of the Fawkes family at Bur- 4
= bank. =
: What the new issue of postage 4
4. stamps will be like; description of the
: subjects. 4
i How the great American game Of 4
= draw poker is played at the Arizona 4
= club rooms.
= Juror McManus bobs up and the trial 4
= Of the Church damage suit proceeds 4
in Department six.
= Temple street lodging house keeper 4
= adopts a novel method Of getting rid of 4
= undesirable tenants. 4
= EVENTS OF TODAY =
= Observation-Disclosures.
Burbank-"The Nominee"
4 Los Angeles-"A Texas Steer" 4
= Finance committee of council meets \
10 am.
$<$A$AA - ! i
The herald., 1898-05-21
BADGES FOR BAKERSFIELD
What Los Angeles Visitors Will Do at
the Jubilee

The members Of the Merchants and Man
ufacturers' association have received 200
badges and pins from James M. Hunter,
secretary of the Bakersfield board Of trade,
for the forthcoming excursion to the VAL
Icy road jubiled. The badges are Of olive
green satin ribbon, on which is a front
view Of railroad engine, printed in brown
Ink, with the inscription. "Ksru coun-
The herald., 1898-05-21
Maximum temperature. 12.
Minimum temperature, so.
Weather Conditions

Weather Conditions
There has been a general rise In pressure
from the Pacific coast to the Missouri river,
accompanied by cooler weather, except in
tho Missouri valley, where 1t - slightly
warmer. Freezing weather prevails In the
mountain and plateau regions; heavy frost
occurred In Nevada and eastern Oregon
and snow falling In Idaho.
GEORGE q. FRANKLIN.
Local Forecast Official.
Forecasts
Local forecast for Los Angeles and vicin-
ity: Partly cloudy weather Saturday.
SAN FRANCISCO, May N.-Torecast for
Southern California;: Cloudy Saturday;
fresh westerly wind.
The herald., 1898-05-21
A San Jose Pioneer

sAN JOSE. May aO.-Edgar M. Chapman,
wealthy pioneer resident died near this
city this Afternoon. He was formerly the
owner Of the Chapman quicksilver mine
asAr the cemetery. He wAs 70 years Of age.
The herald., 1898-05-21
Struck on His Head

PETALUMA, May a.-Charles Hebron.
a well known farmer living near here. was
the victim today Of q runaway accident
from which he IL not expected to recover.
He was thrown from his wagon and struck
squarely on his head.
The herald., 1898-05-21
nunaway on Broadway

A double team Of horses took fright in
front Of the city hall yesterday afternoon
ana dashed north on broadway. The lines
The herald., 1898-05-21
THE WEATHER

Observation-Disclosures of observations
taken at Los Angeles, May goth. The
barometer Is reduced to sea level.
Time. Bar. Th'r. R. H. Wind Vel Weather
= pm m ss's' sS 3, e 8 v Il ri.a1 1i sla'
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-10-02
INDOOR BASEBALL.
An Entertaining American Winter Game Which is Rap
idly Growing in Popularity.

replaced by rubber ones, as already
mentioned AT the knees and hips the
trousers should be thickly padded.
A different style of play is necessary
in indcor base ball from that adopted
in the regular game In sliding to
bases perfect abandon is necessary. AS
the space allotted for play is generally
somewhat confined, spectators and
payers are at no great distance from
each other, and the rapid action OF the
game is very exciting for the onlook-
ers.
The short stops usually play quite
close to the batter, for in indoor base
ball the right fielder comes into the
diamond and takes a position known
as right short" The quickness of the
play often renders the umpires duties
rather difficult. But in case one can
not judge the other umpire Is appealed
to.
After careful experimenting the ball
that has proved best adapted for the
game is OF a compact substance II
inches in circumference, weighing S4
ounces. 1t has a white cover. While
quite lively, it is so made as to do no
damage to surrounding objects. The
limit of the size of the bat is 2A feet
long and 1ss inches in diameter at the
largest part. The weight is not linn
tied, but wood Is the material most
used in its construction.
The bases are made of white cam
vas IL feet square. filled with sand or
other heavy substance, and are not at
tached TO the floor, but placed loosely
on marked spots, to which they should
be returned whenever displaced. The
home base is of rubber, one foot each
way, and is also placed on a marked
square
The diamond is laid out at one end
Of the hall, leaving room for the catch
err, who always stands close behind the
batsman. Each side of the diamond
is q feet long. The distance from
home to second base and from first
base to third base Is 3Sl4 feet The
pitcher stands % feet from the home
base and is only allowed one step in
the act of delivering the ball. The 9TH
err rules are generally like those in out
door base ball
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-10-02
never seen better or fairer racing at
any running meeting

never seen better or fairer racing at
any running meeting
The track yesterday was In good
condition and the weather was perfect.
There were d large number of scratches
but not less than four horses started
in any one race. The feature was the
hair raising finish in the last event on
the afternoon card.
Magnolia and Oscar Gardner were
the choice of the betting fraternity at
to / on the first race. The start was
good and 1t was hard drive to tho
finish. On the back stretch Magnolia
pulled away from Oscar Gardner, who
dropped behind Sister Ida. and the run
ners maintained these positions to the
finish. Time. :5SA.
The second race was started without
any delay. They ran well together I'M
til the back stretch was reached, when
it was procession led by Speedy, with
Corn Cob bringing UP the tai, end.
Rossman and HART spurted under the
whip. but could not gain On the leader,
who won easily. Rossman was sec
ond, Hart third. Time, 81
Favorites won the third race. It
was one Of the prettiest contests Of the
day. The start was fair. and coming