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The herald., 1898-02-07
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF

Dr. Minnie Wells, 127 East Third st.
Call Tel. Main 243 fer ambulance.
kregelo & Bresee, Sixth and Broadway.
Robert Sharp & Co.. funeral directors,
'6l and 1853 S. Spring ST. Tel Main 1929.
Wall paper and border 12-foot room. 81.
Walter, 627 S. Spring. Tel. Green 9Ss.
watches cleaned, rs cents: main
springs. so cents; crystals, 10 cents.
Patton, PA South Broadway.
Adams Bros, dentists, 2S9k South
Spring street. Plates from 81. Pain
less extracting, so cents. Filling spe-
ciaity. Hours, to 5; Sunday, 10 to ~.
The annual banquet of the chamber of
commerce, invitations for which are now
out' VIII be held at Illich's Tuesday
evening, February 22d, at o'clock.
The regular monthly meeting of the
BOARD OF directors Of the Los Angeles
humane society will be held at 3l5 West
sixth street tomorrow at AIS o'clock.
DR.. Rebecca Lee Dorsey, Stimson
block first floor rooms 1873, 1874, 1876. Spe-
cial attention given to obstetrical cases
and all diseases of women and children.
Electricity scientifically used. Consul
tation hours. to 5. Tel. 1927.
Tourists should not fail to visit Fl. G.
Lichtenberger's art emporium, 202 South
Spring street. A large variety of Cali
fornia souvenirs are on display. Should
you desire pictures or frames, remember
the place.
The Historical society will meet at the
residence of A. c. Vroman, No. 1888 East
Colorado street, Pasadena, tonight at
o'clock. Program: Pacific Coast Dis
coveries." Prof. A. Z. Yerex; "Califor-
MAS War of Independence, I'M. Quinn.
Take the $50 p. m. Pasadena electric
car.
The council of administration Of the
Southern California Veterans Encamp-
ment association will hold meeting at
the Hollenbeck hotel this afternoon at 2
o'clock. Capt. ]. l.. Hattery of San Ber-
nardino, the new commander elect win
assume command. The matter of select
ing site and time of holding the sum-
mer encampment will be discussed.
The herald., 1898-02-07
THE YAKUTAT ROUTE
The tierald's Correspondent Warns Intending Klon-
dikers of Its Severe Dangers

YAKuTAT Jan S-(speca Correspondence to The Herad)
in the interest OF those contemplating White
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friends left, however. Among such a
class antagonisms die only when an
tagonists die. Ed Tewksbury and John
Rhodes have been discharged from the
indictment of numbering Tom Graham.
the last of the Graham family. On the
other side is left Charlie Duchet, as
leader. OF his character this story best
illustrates: In the panhandle of Texas
twenty years ago, two men, armed with
heavy bowie knives, were locked in
room Of densest darkness, there to fight
out a mortal hatred. When the door
was opened it was Duchet who yet lived,
though his face was slashed and his
arms were cut, his fingers were held by
shreds and awful wounds were in his
breast.
If the Tonic basin war breaks out
again, perhaps the noted battle-ground
may regain its former fame.
JAS. H. McCLINTOCK.
The herald., 1898-02-07
A Water Move

AS part of the weekly report of the
finance committee to the council, this
morning will be presented the recon-
mendation that $4,000 be transferred from
the cash FUND to pay the expenses of
the expert engineers in securing data
for the city's suit against the Crystal
Springs Land and Water company. This
report will be opposed by Mr.. Grider.
who also opposed the appropriation of
the last $1,000 allowed for this purpose.
The amount to be transferred will com
plete the work Of the experts, which is
very important to the city. in fact the
fate OF the city's title to the water in
the Los Angeles river is to be decided
by their testimony.
The herald., 1898-02-07
WANTED IN SAN GABRIEL
John Ortez, For Whom the Police Have
Long Been Looking, Captured

John Ortez was arrested last night by
Patrolman Talamantes on a charge of
embezZlement. He will today be taken
to San Gabriel, where the alleged Of
fense was committed. Six months age
| the prisoner is said to have defra uded
one Vernal out Of a quantity Of house
hold goods, and, after disposing Of them
left that part of the county. A war
rant was issued against him by JUS
tice Wilson. but the officers could not
find him. Several days ago the warrant
was sent to Patrolman Talamantes, who
knew Ortez. He met him yesterday on
Marchessault street and placed him un-
der arrest. The prisoner denies his guilt
He declares that he has not been hiding
from the officers, but has been working
on a ranch near the city.
The herald., 1898-02-07
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LOS ANGELES THEATER. - Marie
Dressler and the clever company sup
porting her gave a final performance
last night of the farce-comedy entitled
"Courted Into Court" The piece went
with Just that amount of rapid action
that is indispensable for success; a
rapidity that leaves no opportunity for
reflection on the part of the spectator,
but on the contrary the provocation to
laughter is 80 continuous that there is
time for nothing else.
Mr.. Rice improves upon acquaintance.
Kruger sustains his part Of the disrep-
utable old uncle of bibulous tendencies
attention to detail that shows great
cleverness. The Irish Judge is thor
oughly well sustained character Of the
broadly humorous kind in the hands of
John G. Sparks. May Duryea, Agnes
Milton and the rest of the girls are as
attractive as could possibly be desired,
and revolve around the plump person
ality of the star with glittering effect.
The only Marie Dressler made a great
hit again last night in her songs, and
particularly in the unique impersona-
tion Bully Bess, which she gives with
a realistic force, not wanting in pathetic
interest, which makes the piece unusu-
ally striking. Altogether the farce is the
best acted piece of it's kind that has been
seen upon these boards for many day.
THE BOSTCNIANS. - The ever-wel-
come Bostonians open their engagement
tonight in the new comic opera by Vic
tor Herbert entitled, 1.-THE Serenade."
Tho a 10 tac ho ha Ia
Of seats for this engagement has been
larger than anything heretofore expe-
rienced since the season Of Booth and
Barrett. THE Serenade" is to be re-
peated tomorrow and Wednesday even
ings, and robin Hood will be sung
at the Wednesday matinee and at the
| last night Of the engagement on Thurs
| day.
| BURBANK THEATER. - The new
bill tonight is d. X. Higgins melodrama
| kidnapped" which is guaranteed to
| be as full Of exciting incidents as may
| be necessary to stimulate the dramatic
taste of the patrons of the house. w
j. Elleford and Jessie Norton will sus
| tain the leading parts.
ORPHEUM. - The usual change OF
| bill takes place tonight, Introducing in
| addition to some clever hold-overs from
| last week, the new attractions Rice anG
| Elmer, comedy acrobats; Almont and
Dumont, Carter de Haven and Violet
| Dale, the last named debutante as g
| singing soubrette and acrobatic dancer
of whom some good things have beer
| said. The bill Is an excellent one.
The herald., 1898-02-07
CITY NEWS
INDEX OF LOCAL EVENTS
Chronicied on pages 6. : and 3.

Forecast: Cloudy; probably showers,
Good ooursing at Agricultural park.
Dedicatory services at tho new ar-
mory Of tho Seventh regiment, N. G..
G.
Sermons from various city pulpits.
Exhibition game Of baseball at
Fiesta Park.
Weekly sheet places Hon. w. H.
Workman in false light on the sub
ject Of Patton.
Rev. Burt Estes Howard offers his
resignation to the congregation of the
First Presbyterian church.
Eloquent speakers of all denomina-
tions discuss the subject of Christian
Socialism at a big mass meeting
The herald., 1898-02-07
Academy of Sciences

The regular monthly meeting of the
Southern California academy of sciences
will be held tomorrow at D. m. The
following papers will be presented
PROBLEMS of living matter" by Geo. H
Leslie, and "Evolution's Debt to EN-
bryology," by e. NJ. Palette, and will be
illustrated by drawings and stereopticon
views. At this meeting an amendment
to the bylaws covering the entry fee
and dues of applicants for active mem
bership will be voted upon.
The herald., 1898-02-07
Rx the Sad Sen Waxas

Two cottages. five and six rooms. st
Long Beach, the closing up OF an estate.
Worth s2ooo, and can be had for $500, $500
cash, balance long time. Both places are
rented and bring good interest on the in
vestment. Langworthy Co.. 226 South
Spring. =
The herald., 1898-02-07

Remember the stock of the Bell Tele-
phone company, the Westinghouse Air
Brake company and the Standard OIL COM
pany once sold at few cents on the dollar,
but now sells for many thousand times
such price, The Wright Wave Motor
company stock will have similar history.
Sec notice to investors elsewhere in this
paper. -
The herald., 1898-02-07
SALIVATED HIM
E. Earnshaw Took Medicine, Expec-
torated and Was Arrested

e. Earnshaw. who resides at 159 Water
street, was arrested yesterday afternoon
by Patrolman Richardson on a charge
of splitting on the sidewalk. He was not
intoxicated in the least and the officer
declared that he flooded the pavement
with saliva. The prisoner stated that
he had been suffering from toothache and
had taken some medicine to relieve it.
The medicine caused an abnormal flow
of saliva, and being ignorant of the law
against splitting on the walks, he vio-
lated that law. He was released on his
own recognizance.
The herald., 1898-02-07

City Council meets-1O am.
Public opening new N. g. G. armory
at Eighth and Spring streets-s pm.
The herald., 1898-02-07
EVENTS OF TODAY

Los Angeles-"The Serenade."
Burbank-"Kidnaped."
Orpheum-Vaudeville.
The herald., 1898-02-07

Scientists say that We're it not for our
atmosphere, the ocean would become
boiling hot from the suns rays.
The herald., 1898-02-07

Maximum temperature, CO.
Minimum temperature. As.
Rainfall past twenty-four hours, .O3
Rainfall for season. 3S2.
Forecast for Southern California fo,
Monday: Cloudy. probably severe show.
ers; southerly winds.
The herald., 1898-02-07
THE WEATHER

TEMPERATURE-Re of observations
taken at Los Angeles, Feb. 9Th. The
barometer is reduced to sea level.
The herald., 1898-02-07

A receipt for money is not a rule for
making it.-Philadelphia Bulletin.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-16
HAS LEFT HAVANA.

Havana. March i6.-The Mangrove,
with the court of inquiry on board sailed
last evening for Key West Captain
Sampson, president OF the board. as
sured the correspondent that the de-
cision TO leave Havana was not reached
until yesterday afternoon, after a con-
sultation OF the members. 1t was de-
cided that. while further testimony
might be obtained here. this was not
sufficiently likely TO Justify a longer
stay. The court can return if the divers
OF wreckers make discoveries that add
10 the stock Of knowledge now gathered
Captain Sampson hopes the court will
be allowed to resume its sittings on the
oetleship Iowa. now near Key West
with the flagship New York. All the
officers Of the court except Judge Advo-
cate Mark are stationed on the Iowa
The court has no prophecy 10 make as TO
the further duration of its sittings or as
to when and where the findings will be
promulgated. Captain Sigsbee will
probably remain here with Lieutenant
Commander Wainwright TO superin-
tend the wrecking on behalf of the gov
ornment. Chaplain Chidwick is ex-
pected to remain to care for any bodies
that may be recovered. At least no or
ders had been received TO the contrary
when this dispatch was sent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-16

IF the Washington government made
known indirectly to the insurgents that
IL meant to have peace in Cuba, and that
peace in Cuba might be had with an
autonomic government under Spain. the
insurrection would certainly die out. If
later the Weyler party wanted to inter-
fere. il would be time then for the United
States to take action. That action would
be then justifable. Now to make war on
Spain would be crime. and for that
crime TO civilization and humanity the
United States would be responsible"
The foregoing statement was called to
the attention OF Polo Bernabe. the Span
ish minister, and his views on ii were
requested, but he maintained diplomatic
reserve. After reading II carefully, he
said IL appeared to be given out by one
thoroughly conversant with the situa-
ton. Yesterday afternoon the Spanish
minister called at the state department
and had two hours conference with
Assistant Secretary Day 1t was the
first call OF Mr.. Polo purely for business
purposes. The minister came away
looking highly gratifed. but he asked to
be excused from discussing the purposes
OF his call. There is little doubt, how
ever that II permitted full exchange of
views on the present situation.
An unccnfirmed rumor to this effect
was afloat last night: The ambassador.
after formal assurance OF the friend
liness OF his government, and a pre-
face to the effect that his query was but
such interest in the affairs of one nation
as anothernation entertaining good will
toward IL maght make. asked Mr.. Day.
in the conventional language which OBJ
tains In diplomacy. why the United
States was purchasing warships in for
eign waters from foreign governments
What the reply Of Mr.. Day was cannot
be learned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-16

Saturday. The Rodgers smashed her
engines In the midst OF trial trip about
six months ago. II was necessary al-
most to replace the engines. but under
hurry orders from the navy department
this has been done In good time. 1t 10
expected the boat would be taken at
once from Baltimore to Norfolk. The
department hes no disposition TO waste
time at this juncture I'm making trial
trips, but knowing the boat TO be OF
satisfactory design. like her sister boat.
the Winslow. and OF good workmanship,
according TO the naval inspectors re-
ports. she Will be accepted out of hand.
as were the Gwin and Talbot last week
The Amazonas, according to present
plans. will be manned entirely from the
San Francisco. That vessel sailed yes
trday from Lisbon and will arrive In
The Tyne about Friday. II is expected
that she will divide her officers and crew
with the Amazonas. placing Lieutenant
Commander Arthur y. Nazro. executive
officer OF the San Francisco. In charge
OF the latter vessel. Without doubt the
Amazonas will be gotten across the
ocean as soon as possible, and IL is ex-
pected that the San Francisco will con-
voy her.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-16
Spain Would Have Us
Interfere in Cuba
70 HELP OUT AUTONOMY.
Talk About the Way Our Good
Offices Could Be Employed.
WAR PREPARATIONS CONTINUE.

Washington March 16.-A statement
which is believed to reflect correctly the
sentiment OF the Spanish cabinet in the
present emergency has been made by a
gentleman intimately associated with
Premier Sagasta and Mr.. Moret. minis
ter OF the colonies in the Spanish cabinet.
The statement is as follows:
THE elections in Cuba are about to
occur and the government desires them
to be as free as possible Naturally,
however. the insurrection will prevent
many from voting. and IL lis felt also that
renewed insurgent activity coming at
such a moment might jeopardize the
successful working out of the autonomist
plan. Moreover the attitude of the
United States in having a squadron so
near Cuba and the active war prepara-
tions In the United States are of ma
ture that may exert an influence against
n fair expression Of public Will under the
autonomist plan. IL Is thought that IL
the United States were sincere in it's ex-
pressions OF friendship to Spain. even IL
IL thought that autonomy could not meet
every expectation IL should by friendly
Acts and not words show this sympathy
with the liberal regime inaugurated in
Cuba.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-16
A STILL LARGER NAVY.

Washington. March 16.-There is
strong disposition i'm the naval COM
mittee to increase the navy; in addition
to the three battleships recently au-
thorized, by the construction OF some
OF the smaller vessels OF war. 1t is
stated that the committee may author
lze the building OF about ten torpedo
boats and torpedo boat destroyers, cost
ing in the neighborhood OF 81 500, 600 fof
sill. A movement for this increase viii
be made today, when Representative
Bull of Rhode Island will submit mo-
tion calling for the construction Of
number of these classes of boats, prob
ably six. Others of the committee are
favorable TO the increase. and important
Action is looked for.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-16
SoBRAL vITUPERATIvE.

Madrid. March 16.-Lieutenant Com
mander Sobral, the former naval at
tache OF the Spanish legation in Wash
ington, in an interview at Barcelona on
his arrival there. is quoted as saying
that he is convinced president McKin
ley and the government of the United
States do not wish for war, and will re-
sist to the utmost the intrigues of the
war party. Thoughtful Americans also
oppose war. which is solely desired by
the Adventures and agitators who com
pose the lingo party The majority OF
the house of representatives is COM
posed Of men without prestige and of
little education, who regard politics as a
trade and who would have supported
the lingo proposals If they had not en-
countered the strength of character OF
President Mckinley, whose authority is
dictatorial.
THE serious opinion OF the country,
composed of business men. breads war
with Spain, as shown by the fact that
the new Spanish squadron had hardly
started for American waters when a
panic seized all commercial and indus
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-16
A BUSY TUESDAY.

Secretary Long Kept on the Jump In
Attending to his Duties.
Washington. March 16.-Tuesday af-
ternoon the ordnance bureau was given
$500, 600 and business went forward with
a rush. IL is true that this sum is
already mortgaged under provisional
arrangements made during the past
week, but with the assurance OF more
funds TO come the work OF the bureau
Is now moving rapidly.
Secretary Long was extremely busy,
having not only to give a good deal of
time to the cabinet, to which he was
obliged to return twice, but also being
obliged to see great many personSwith
whom the department has or expects to
have contract relations. Among the
latter was Mr.. Hershof. the torpedo
boat builder from Bristol. II. L. He
turned t~o OF these boats over to the de-
partment a few days ago. and the seo-
retary's purpose In consulting him was
10 learn how much he could hasten the
work on one of the boats remaining in
his hands. which In ordinary times would
require about two months TO complete
The secretary also spent a good deal
OF time at intervals I'm consulting over
the long distance telephone with naval
officers in New York, and IL is believed
much Of this consultation concerned the
procurement OF suitable vessels from
among the auxiliary navy for war pur-
poses.
Mr.. Malster OF the Columbian iron
works IN Baltimore has notified the de-
partment that he will he able TO turn
ever ~ IL the torp.do boat. Rodgers. ne~'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-16
TO CONSTRUCT FIVE DRYDoCKs.

Washington. March 1s.-The naval
committee of the house has agreed to
provide for the construction of five dry
docks, TO be located at Boston. Ports
mouth. Algiers. La, Mare Island, Cal,
and League Island. Pa.
Representative Dingley introduced
q joint resolution Yesterday providing
for the temporary admission free from
duty OF naval supplies procured abroad.
The house committee on coinagr,
weights and measures has reported ia
vorably the bill authorizing the coinage
Of subsidiary silver coin from bullion
purchased under the Sherman act. and
also the recoining of damaged or worn
subsidiary coin now in the treasury.
The conferees on the Alaskan home
stead and railway bill have agreed on
the homestead provision of the BILL de-
Gliding that each homestead to be taken
in Alaska shall consist of one quarter
section OF land. This Is the provision
in the house bill. but in the senate IL
was changed to 40 acres. II was also
agreed 10 make the total land given for
railroad purposes as terminals and juno
ton points so acres.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-16
ASKED THE REASON WHY.

Washington, March 16.-It is said that
spain has lost no time in taking a step
which IL was supposed we would take
upon the announcement of the purchase
Of the Brazilian cruisers by the United
States. Minister Bernabe called at the
state department yesterday and filed
diplomatic inquiry as TO what signif-
canoe was 20 be attached to the pur-
chase by the United States OF warships
in foreign ports. 1t is understood that
Assistant Secretary Day intimated that
one object was 10 replace a battleship
which had been destroyed in a foreign
port. Whatever other reasons there
may have been 1t was not necessary for
him TO give. The course taken by Spain
In making this inquiry is quite in ac-
cordance with diplomatic usage.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-16

trial centers. The lingo campaign is
fomented chiefly by two American daily
newspapers, whose insolent language is
a positive shame TO Americans. 1t is
evident the United States intends Spain
shall be the actual declarer OF war;"
Lieutenant Commander Sobral added:
IF the Spanish government decides to
issue national loan TO build a squadron.
the patriotism of the Spaniards residing
in America will impel them to subscribe
third of the amount, and they will give
their money without regard 10 the issue
or price. and without considering the
conditions of the loan"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-16
WAR DEPARTMENT ANNOYED.

Washington, March l6-The war de-
partment has been greatly disap-
pointed and annoyed at the dilatori-
ness shown by the contractors who have
undertaken to construct the new forti-
cations along the coast. 1t is asserted
that only one among the whole number
has finished his contract on time. The
department has been much embarrassed
in placing its guns. and has been obliged
TO extend the time allowed these con-
tractors. II has determined not to sub
NIT to further obstruction. but will do
the work itself and refrain from enter
ing into contracts.
Officers Of state militia organizations
have been inquiring of the department
as to allotments OF arms. ammunition.
etc. There Is an annual appropriation
aggregating about $500, 900 allotted among
the militia Of the several states accord
ing to their numerical strength, and the
money granted may be expended for
any branch of the service desired. That
feature which has received some at
tention lately relates to the artillery
field pieces. only few states having
been supplied with this necessary ad-
junct to successful military service.
Inc mlfitia organizations as rule nave
been satisfied with the ardinary Napol-
con 12-pounder brass cannon which
fires solid ball. but their use has been
almost entirely disc&rded I'm the regular
army or late years New York. Illi-
nois, Pennsylvania. Utah. Vermont and
a few other states have been furnished
the new field artillery pieces used by the
war department in it's service. The off,
cials are prompt to accsde to the re-
quests Of the militia organizations IL
their allotment of the annual appropri-
alton made by congress- is not exhausted.
but in the absence Of any money on hand
TO the credit Of the states. no equipment
OF any character can be given them.
The artillery strength Of the state militia
organizations In time of peace is four
field pieces and in time OF war six pieces