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The herald., 1898-01-28
FRATERNAL BROTHERHOOD

The annual meeting of the supreme
lodge of the Fraternal Brotherhood will
be held at the offices of the supreme
lodge, 1251a South Spring street, this
city, on Thursday next. Important
business will be transacted.
Supreme Secretary Bartholomew has
returned from Arizona. where he insti-
tuted three promising lodges of the or
der and appointed a state deputy to
continue the work.
Supreme President Dandy visited the
Anahem lodges last Friday. Both
lodges had a number of candidates for
initiation, closing with a joint banquet
The ladies were largely in evidence.
Mrs. Catherine Munson, D. S. P. in
stituted a ladies' lodge at Ventura last
Friday night and Deputy C. F. Munson
instituted a mems lodge Wednesday
evening.
Deputy Bronson is organizing a lodge
at Randsburg.
A new ladies' lodge of the Fraternal
Brotherhood will be instituted at Paulk's
hail. station d. next Thursday evening.
Hermosa 50, Ladies of the Fraternal
Brotherhood. initiated four members
Monday night and received eleven ap-
plications for membership.
La Grande will entertain the ladies
of the order and friends on the evening
of the second Friday in February.
Norwalk Il had one of the greatest
meetings the Fraternal Brotherhood
ever held Wednesday evening. Eleven
lodges We're represented, including both
ladies and mems lodges, from all sur
rounding towns. Two tally-hOs went
out from Los Angeles loaded with men,
bers of the order, including most of the
supreme officers. 1t was an immense
gathering for the town of Norwalk and
the people appreciated it. The installa-
ton of officers was conducted by Su-
preme President Dandy. Hon. r. n.
Bulla made an address. A fine musical
and literary program followed. closing
with banquet. The Norwalkers will
never have a more glorious night
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ODD FELLOWS

The installation of the new lodge at
Covina last week was great event.
Over 400 Odd Fellows were present from
different towns in the county. Fifty
two members We're initiated and given
the three degrees of odd Fellowship.
Los Angeles was largely represented.
The new Covina brethren prepared an
elegant breakfast. The special train
did not return to Los Angeles until 515
a. m. the next morning.
The two cantons of Los Angeles and
other odd Fellows went to Pasadena
Tuesday evening and assisted in the
public installation of officers of Pasa-
dena encampment. which was conducted
by D. w. Decks, d. D. G. P. A fine en-
tertainment and spread followed the
work.
The grand ball by Cantons Orion and
Los Angeles, Patrarchs Militant, will
take place at Odd Fellows hall this
evening.
Los Angeles So conferred the third de-
gree Wednesday evening.
Golden Rule 16O drilled in the degrees
Monday evening.
Good Will 323 conferred the third de-
gree last evening.
Semi-Tropic 81 will have the third
degree next Tuesday evening.
America 3S5 received several applica-
tions for membership at its meeting last
week and the degree team had a drill.
This team will endeavor to do the best
work in the city. America had work in
the initiatory degree last evening.
Hofer go conferred the First degree
last evening.
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culiar actions attracted considerable at
tention at the Great Northern Hotel,
where he was stopping and he was fl
nally arrested and sent to the House Of
Correction, on q charge of disorderly
conduct, where he remained for thirty
three days. and Waldman lost sight. of
him. Shortly after Ohrenstich was dis
charged; he was again arrested, and this
time sent to the Detention Hospital. On
May 20, 1897, he was declared insane and
committed to Dunning. He scarcely
could be prevailed upon to eat and on
November 2Sth he died. By. coinci-
dence Ohrenstichs father died the day
his son was committed to the asylum.
Up to the time of his commitment,
Ohrenstich is said to have corresponded
regularly with his relatives, but his let
ters suddenly ceased and all trace of him
was lost until recently.
Ohrenstich, Sr.. was the owner of the
largest bank in Buda Pest, and was
worth 100000 900 forms when he died. In
his will he left 1,00000O forins to his son,
Edward w. Ohrenstich. He left widow
and three other children.
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AN HEIR TO A MILLION
GIVEN A PAUPER'S BURIAL AT
CHICAGO
A Hungarian Bankers Son Driven
Insane by His Wife's Infidelity.
Death Ends All

CHICAGO. Jan. 27.-Ward w. Ohren-
stitch, heir to one million florins &4OOooo>
in Buda Pest, Hungary, lies in a pau
pers grave, in the Potter's Field. While
agents and lawyers were searching the
world over for one of the heirs to the
millions of Buda Pests greatest banker
the object of their quest occupied
maniac's cell in the county asylum
Ohrenstich died under his right name
but with a pauper's number opposite it
on the books of the asylum. A letter
was received yesterday by Chief of De-
tectives Colleran, requesting him to
look for Ohrenstich. The letter came
from Buda Pest and said that fortune
awaited Ohrenstich, as his father had
died recently. Today Attorney N. ].
Waldman called at detective headquart-
ers and told the story of Ohrenstichs
fate According to Waldman, who claims
to be an old schoolmate of Ohrenstich's,
the latter died manac's death, the re-
suit of his wife's alleged infidelity.
Mrs. Edward w. Ohrenstich was consid-
cred one of the most beautiful women
in Austro- Hungary, where she married
the son of the banker. She reigned belle
of society in Buda Pest until rumors of
her infdelity became current She is
now, says Waldman, living as the wife
of a French nobleman, an officer in the
French army. When young Ohrenstich
learned the state of affairs, he parted
from his wife, and shortly after came to
America, arriving in New York in Oc-
tober, 1896. He secured employment
with a. H. Hoerner, New York bond
broker, and came to Chicago as his
agent. He soon after called on Wald-
man, who noticed that Ohrenstich was
not in his right mind. Ohrenstich's pc
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MASONIC

King Solomon Lodge of Perfection 3,
a. A. S. R., will confer the fourteenth
degree upon a good class of candidates
at their cathedral in the temple this
evening.
Los Angeles commandery 9, X. T., con-
ferred the Order of the Temple on two
candidates last evening, and will meet
in stated conclave next Thursday. The
recent visit of the grand commander
proved to be one of both pleasure and
profit.
Signet chapter 81, r. a. NJ, will con-
fer the Mark Master Mason's degree on
Monday evening next on three candi-
dates, and will meet in stated convoca-
ton Monday evening, February 7th.
Los Angeles Council IL, r. and 5. NJ,
will confer the degrees of Royal and Sc
lect Masters on large class next Tues
day evening. A feature both new and
unique will be introduced at the banquet
which follows the work
An imposing Masonic funeral occurred
last Sunday afternoon. X. p. Cullen,
member of commandery and blue lodge
of st. Paul, Mimi. was buried under the
auspices of Pentalpha POP, escorted by
Los Angeles Commandery 9, X. T. The
luIltIdl loph place. at INC leilt lCSlQtil%E
of the deceased, 676 West jefferson
street.
Southern California 27S conferred the
Third degree Wednesday evening, and
at special last night conferred the Sec
ond on four candidates. Stated next
Wednesday.
The funeral of 1. T. Clemans. an old
time Mason 81 years of age, and highly
respected took place yesterday after
noon from the undertaking parlors of
Dexter & Samson, under the auspices of
Southern California 27S.
Los Angeles AZ will confer the Master
Mason's degree next Monday evening.
Hollenbeck 319 conferred the First de-
gree Tuesday evening. Stated next Tues !
day.
Vallee de France 329 will have "a |
raising" tonight. Stated next Friday.
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KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS

AL Borak Temple 15. d. O. X. K. of Los
Angeles, will confer the exalted de-
grees upon a few favored candidates
who desire to leave the city, on Wednes-
day evening next. The regular, large
class for the degrees will not be taken
in until the first Wednesday in March.
The new officers of Los Angeles Com
pany %, L. r., are as follows: George
S. Adolph, Captain re-elected): Leslie
r. Hewitt, First Lieutenant; o. S. Ihrig.
Second Lieutenant; ]. E. Pickering. Re
corder; w. l.. Kingswel, Treasurer.
Installation. February 18th.
Los Angeles 205 will confer the Knight
rank this evening
The institution of the new lodge at
Long Beach last Saturday evening was
a Pythian event long to be remembered
not only by those present, but the citi-
zens of Long Beach. over 25O knights
of Pythas went down to the city by the
sea from Los Angeles, Pasadena and
other towns. When the special train
arrived display of fireworks from tba
train was greeted by another from the
citizens. The business streets of tba
town We're decorated with transnaran-
cies and Chinese lanterns There were
over $50 men in the street parade. which
was the largest ever seen in Long Beach
At 7:30 the work of institution of the
new lodge commenced under the direc-
tion of Captain G. S. Adolph. d. G C.
Forty-four members We're given the
degrees and ten admitted by card. maxi
ing lodge of "a members, the largest
new lodge instituted in the state. The
following officers We're elected and in
stalled: p +. Hatch, c. c.: Z. II. Jack
son. V. c.. George c. Brown. p; A. l..
Twombley, X. of r. & s.: Charles r.
Hartwell, NJ. of F.; Lewis A. Bailey. NJ
of e.; Frank McCutcheon, NJ. of W.;
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NATIVE SONS

Corona Parlor 1856, Native Sons of the
Golden West, gives a reception to the
other parlors next Tuesday evening,
February LIST, at Native Sons hall All
members of the order are cordially in
vited. Corona Parlor has elected Geo.
w. Litchenberger, First Vice President.
NJ 5. Mendelsohn, Second Vice Presi-
dent, and Robert Green, Third Vice
President Grand Trustee Byington
visits Corona Parlor at it's next meeting
Tuesday, February 1st. Corona Parlor
has issued a handsomely printed SOU
venir, giving list of the entertainments
to be given this season.
The herald., 1898-01-28
CROPS AND PRICES
Wheat Unharmed by Drouth-Prices
Will Be High

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 27.-The light
rainfall this winter is causing wheat
growers to anticipate high prices for
their account Speaking of the outlook
VIM. Berg, who has been well-known
grain operator for years as the repre-
of continental dealers, partic-
ularly European, said:
DRY weather so far has done no
damage in this State except in the minds
of spectators, who always anticipate
the worst and are now crying a dry
season.
"That there will be good prices for
wheat this year / think there Is no doubt.
Everything gives promise OF 1t, wheth-
er we have a big crop here or not"
other prominent dealers have ex-
pressed themselves to the same effect.
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SONS OF ST. GEORGE

Royal Oak lodge gave a successful
stag social on Monday evening last. A
tine musical and literary program pre-
pared by Brothers Beadon and Swimmer
ton was given with good effect, includ-
ing piano solo by f. Haynes, songs by
Norman Bell, Clarke, j. Booth, Pople, j.
Black Biddle, G. Brockman Mathew
man. C. Swinnerton, j. Scott: duet.
Booth and Clarke; recAtions by ].
Scott and NJ. o. Mould. There was a
large attendance
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WooDMEN OF THE WORLD

The joint open session of La Fiesta
and Los Angeles Camps and the Ladies
Circle next Monday evening, promises
to be a very pleasant affair and largely
attended. There will be a fine musical
and literary program, and an address by
Organizer Lockard.
La Fiesta Camp initiated two candi-
dates last Monday evening, and the
team work was finely done.
Lauristinus Circle, Women of Wood
craft, had one initiation and five appli-
cations at the last meeting. a large
number of candidates will be initiated
tomorrow evening. Next Thursday
evening the ladies will give ball and
supper at ElkS' hall.
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IMPROVED ORDER RED MEN

At the last meeting of Cocopah tribe
81 P. Hansen. George E. Fluckinger and
A. L. Cohn We're appointed a committee
on good of the order and they will ar
range for an entertainment soon. ]. d
Foss was exalted to the Chiefs degree.
Brother H. S. Barnes, prophet, was re-
ported i'll with la grippe. Among the
visitors We're Charles Hallett and
Charles T. Gates. Portland, Or, and II.
F. Craft, San Francisco. The Warriors
degree will be conferred this evening.
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Corea Calls for Helm

NEW YORK, Jan. 27.-A dispatch to
the Herald from Seoul says: 1t is stated
on unquestionable authority that the
King of Corea has asked the United
States Minister here for protection
against possible revolutions. Captain
Wildes of the cruiser Boston refuses to
land naval force, though strongly
urged to do SO by the King.
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SONS OF VETERANS

Capt, Gaylord and his staff came over
from Pasadena last Friday evening and
mustered in General w. S. Rosecrans
camp >, Sons of Veterans; also installed
their officers. The work was we'll done
and the new camp has goodly number
on the muster roll. For the muster of
those who could not be present a meet
ing will be held next Wednesday even
ing at Liberty hall, 1912 North Main
street
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FORESTERS OF AMERICA

Court Los Angeles So will give a So
cial and dance at their hall. 1912 North
Main street, this evening. All Foresters
and their friends are invited.
Court Sunset had a visit from Grand
Senior Beadle Weldon Monday evening.
who installed their officers.
New members are being admitted by
nearly all the courts The work of the
new ritual is appreciated
The herald., 1898-01-28
ASSOCIATION OF ENGINEERS

Los Angeles of the National Associa-
ton of Stationary Engineers is rapidly
increasing its membership and will soon
seek larger hall for it's meetings The
purpose of this association being largely
educational, it is receiving the moral and
material support of the steam users of
this city, and the organization is now
a permanent fixture.
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THE 1EBEKAHS

The officers of Edelweiss 67 were in
stalled last Friday evening by Deputy
Sarah E. Tappin. There was a large at
tendance of Rebekahs from other lodges.
Una 172 initiated three candidates on
Wednesday evening.
Arbor Vitae S3 initiated two candidates
Tuesday evening.
Columbia 1874 had a fine drill in the
floor work at the last meeting.
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The Old Plea Failed

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 2.-The jury in
the case of James G. Bennett, charged be-
fore Judge Wallace with assault to muir
der, today brought in a verdict of assault
with a deadly weapon. He tried to kill
his wife with pocket knife few months
ago. Insanity was his defense.
The herald., 1898-01-28
ROYAL ARCANUM

Los Angeles and Sunset Councils met
in joint session last evening. In point
OF numbers, enthusiasm and practical
suggestions, it excelled any previous
meeting. Speeches We're made by Su-
preme Warden Thomas A. Parish, DR..
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oliver Amesburg, M. of A; W. L. Alpin,
1. g.; r. A. de Edward, o. G. The ses-
sion lasted from 7:30 p. m. until Z: 80 a. m.
Captain Adolph will go down to Long
Beach this evening to finish up some
matters concerning the new lodge.
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A Long Way Apart

PANAMA, Jan. 27.-The British Atlas
Company has offered to purchase rail-
roads from ocean to ocean and steamers
owned by the government for $1,50o.000
silver. The government demands $780,
OO0
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THE TROOPS BEHAVED BADLY
Gen. Shafter Ordered the Second ReSi-
ment Volunteers of Immunes to
Camp Outside Santiago.

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Aug. 17.-Gen.
Shafter Tuesday ordered the Cd vOlun-
teer regiment of immunes to leave the
city and 60 into camp outside. The
regiment had been placed here as a
garrison to preserve order and protect
property.
There has been firing of arms inside
of the town by members of this regi-
ment without orders, so far as known;
some of the men have INDUCED in
liquor until they have verged up
on acts of license and disorder;
the inhabitants in some quarters
have alleged loss of property by force
and intimidation, and there has grown
up a feeling of uneasiness concerning
them.
Gen. Shafter has therefore ordered
this regiment into the hills, where
discipline can be more severely main
tanned.
In place of the I'd volunteer immune
regiment Gen. Shafter has ordered into
the city the Sth Illinois volunteer reg
iment of colored troops, in whose so
briefly and discipline he has confidence,
and of whose sturdy enforcement of
order no doubt is felt by those in COM
mand
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Tank of Oh Ignited by Lightning.

WHITING, Ind, Aug. 1S.-A terrific
thunder storm swept over Whiting,
doing considerable damage. A bolt Of
lightning struck 9Ofoot tank belong
ing to the National Transit Co., de-
molishing the roof and igniting the oil
stored therein. The tank contained
So, 900 barrels of crude oil, and as the
flames shot sllyward they could be seen
for miles around. A large force of
men were hurried to the scene and ef-
forts were directed to saving Is sur
rounding tanks and other property
adjoining. A furious dOwnpour Of
rain retarded the efforts of the fire.
men during the day and the fire is still
raging. The tank and contents were
valued at about S75, OO0
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A SAD TRAGEDY.
Jim COrbett'S Father Kills His Wife
and Fatally Shoots Himself.
The Aged Couple Leave a Family of Five
Sons and Two Daughters-Jim Cor
belts Fight With Mccoy in Sep
TENDER May Be Postponed.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug film Cor
belts father Tuesday shot and killed
his wife and then turned the weapon
upon himself with fatal effect 1t is
believed that the murderer was de-
lnSnted. He had been in extremely
poor health for some time. Death
was instan taneous in both cases.
The shooting occurred at the resi-
sdence of the Corbett family, $50 Hayes
street, shortly before > o'clock Tues
day morning. Mr.. King, a son-in-law
of Corbett, who was living in the
house, heard two shots IN his father
in-law's room. Hurrying to the room
he was Mortified to find Mrs. Corbett
lying on the bed covered with blood,
while his father-in-law lay on the
floor with blood pouring from his
mouth. Mrs. COrbett was in her night
attire, while her hus band was fully
dressed. Death must have been in
Simultaneous.
There was a wound IN Mrs. COrbett's
temple, and Corbett had killed himself
by turning the muzzle of the revolver
in his mouth. From the appearance
of the bodies it is believed that Cor
bett arose early in the morning,
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YELLOW JACK AT MONTAUK.
The Situation AT the Camp is "A Grave One
Thirty-Six Suspected Cases Have So
Far Been Reported.

MONTAUK, Aug. 1S-A dense sea fog
drifted in from the sea Wednesday
morning and for several hours en-
veloped Camp Wikoff The entire
landscape was shut out for the time,
and travelling, except by following the
road, was impossible.
Late Tuesday night the number of
suspected yellow-fever cases in the de-
tention hospitals was increased from
% to Sc, by the discovery of nine new
cases on board the St. Louis.
The St Louis had one death from
yellow fever occur on board on the
voyage north from Santiago, and the
camp physicians consider the discov-
cry of the new cases as having a grave
aspect. Camp Wikoff has not been
ouarantined as yet.
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TIE Louisville Courier Journal is now
publishing the fullest, most accurate
and most reliable war news Of any paper
in the South or West. 1t is devOting all
its energies to making reputation for
its war reports, and is certainly succeed
ing admirably. The Courier Journal
has subordinated all other issues to that
of the war. Politics, money, civil SER
vice, the tariff-all are out of it now.
The war is the one topic discussed by
the people. and they want the news or
it fresh and accurate. The Courier
Journal realizes this, and it is supplying
the demand as no other paper can do.
The Twice-a-Week Courier Journal
prints the cream of the daily news. 1t
is issued Wednesday and Saturday.
The price has recently been cut from 81
to so cents year, making unquestlon-
ably the cheapest, as we'll as the best.
paper published anywhere. You get
104 six or eight-page papers for 80 cents
By special arrangement. the Twice
a-Week Courier Journal and The BOUR-
BON NEWS will be sent one year for
only So 10, slight advance over the
price of this paper alone. subscriptions
under this offer must be cash, and must
invariably be sent direct to The BoUR-
BON NEWS Office, Paris. KY. (tf)
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ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION.
Dynamited-He Had Been Fight
ing the Race Tracks.

CHICAGO, Aug. 16.-An attempt was
made Tuesday night to take the lives
of John Hill, jr., his wife and two
children by exploding heavy charge
of dynamite against Mr.. Hills resi-
dence in Belmont, a suburb of the city.
None of the family suffered injury, al
though the frame and sash of the win
dow where the explosive was placed
were blown with great force into the
bedroom where Mr.. Hill was sleeping.
The perpetrators placed the missile
with a pole of sufficient length to
reach the second story windows. On
the end of the pole was attached
stick of dynamite, or bomb. A slow
fuse was attached and the explosive
was so arranged that it was directly
against the frame of the window of the
bedroom on the east side of the house,
the room usually occupied by Mr.. Hill
and his wife. The crime is believed
to have been inspired, if not executed.
by race track men against whom Mr..
Hill, as an officer of the Civic Fedora
ton, has conducted a crusade.
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TROOPS TOBE MUSTERED OUT
ABOUT $4,000 Troops, Including Ali Vol
unteer Cavalry and VOLUNTEER ArtiI-
Iery Will BE Dismissed

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17.-An order was
issued Tuesday, approved by the cabi-
net, mastering out of the service about
so, 900 of the volunteer forces
The troops to be mustered out will
include all the vOlun teer cavalry and
volunteer artillery in the United
States at the present time. and a large
number of infantry regiments. The
whole number has not yet been deter
mined.
The mastering out order posi- bly,
may be delayed until dispatches are
received from Gen. Merritt respecting
the conditions at Manila. Dispatches
are expected from the general at al
most any hour.
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German Guns Given the spaniards.

HONG KONG, Aug. 1T.-There has
been some interest aroused in the
statements made by Manuel Rodiroso
Bages, asergeant in the Spanish army,
who was captured by the insurgents
at Pineda. lie says that the Germans
have supplied the Spanish forces with
field guns, which were taken up the
River Pasig at night and landed, and
also that provisions of all kinds have
been provided the Spanish officials at
Manila from the same source.
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The New Gable,

WASHINGTON, Aug. ISM. Cambon,
the French ambassador, and First
Secretary Thiebaut of the French le-
CATION, were in conference at the
white house Wednesday morning with
President Mckinley and Acting Secre-
tary of State Moore. The object of
the conference was direct exchange
of messages of feicitous nature be-
tween President Mckinley and Presi-
dent Faure of France, over the new
cable from Brest to Cape Cod.