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The herald., 1898-01-21
BROKE A RIB
Chinese Firecracker Causes a Serious
Runaway Accident


Mrs. Ben Schmit, whose home is at
Eagle Rock, was severely injured in a
runaway accident yesterday afternoon
at Alameda and Marchessault streets.
With her husband she came to the city
to witness the festivities in Chinatown
incident to the advent of the Chinese
new year. Mr. Schmit left his team to
make some purchases and while he was
gone the explosion of a firecracker
frightened the horses. Mrs. Schmit
could not hold them and they dashed
down the street. At the corner men,
toned they collided with a pole, over
turning the wagon and throwing Mrs.
Schmit into the street. She was con-
veyed to the receiving hospital in the
patrol wagon where an examination of
her injuries by DR.. Hagan disclosed the
fact that she had sustained fracture
OF one of her left ribs. After her in
Juries were dressed she was conveyed to
her home.
The herald., 1898-01-21
Y. M. G. A. Notes

On Friday evening the mining class OF
the Y. NJ. c. A. will meet in the social
room, where the members will listen to
an address on ore reduction and metal
lurgy by Prof. T. r. Gurnior. prac-
tical miner and metallurgist of thirty
five years. experience.
A game of basket ball will be played
on Saturday evening in the gymnasium
between the afternoon class of the Y. M.
G. A. and the Los Angeles Athletic club.
Saturday evening at o'clock there
will be joint debate in the auditorium
between the Y. M. c. A. and progressive
lyceums on the Cuban question.
Dr. Charles H. st. John will address
the meeting on Sunday afternoon in the
auditorium. Subject: Sowing and
Reaping." 20
On Monday the annual meeting of the
board of directors will be held, at which
time officers for the coming year will be
elected,
The herald., 1898-01-21
STREET CAR MAIL SERVICE
White Cars for Los Angeles Are in
Prospect


A letter was received yesterday from
the postoffice department, to the effect
that it is proposed to establish mail SER
vice on the Pasadena and Los Angeles
railway between this city and Altadena.
Tho postmaster was requested to ascer-
tain whether provision can be made for
the exchange of mails between Stations
C and A and the cars without expense
to the department, as the stations are
located near the electric car line. The
question of the side service will be q fac
tor in determining whether mail service
will be established on this line. The
Pasadena and Los Angeles Railway
company have been informed of the pro-
posal, but no reply has as yet been re-
ceived to the communication.
General Mathews has also been un-
officially informed that the department
Is considering the matter of establishing
in Los Angeles the white car mail SER
vice similar to that Of San Francisco
and eastern cities. General Mathews
has been very enthusiastic on this pro-
jsct, and recommended its Inauguration
two years ago.
The electric mail cars are painted
white, and take precedence before all
others on the line. They will make from
four to six collections a day. as the case
may demand, from the street boxes and
sub-stations. A switch can be built in
the yard of the postoffice building, and
the cars operated from there without the
use of extra men or wagons. The sort
ing of the mail on the cars would save
the work of distributing and asserting
In the offlce. The street car lines in this
city being of the same guage would
make the establishment Of the system
easier than in San Francisco and else
where. where the tracks are of varying
widths. The white car mall service
The herald., 1898-01-21
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
It's Display of the Golden Jubilee
Exhibition

The chamber of commerce sent to San
Francisco yesterday to be displayed
at the Golden jubilee two cases of ap-
pies, one case of almonds and barley
Antelope valley: one case of wheat and
barley, San Fernando; one box of
oranges, Duarte, and one box Of lemons
Whittier.
The chamber sent out 1000 pieces Of
literature on Wednesday to New York,
Boston. Chicago, st. Louis and Omaha
and ten packages to Alaska.
On the same day forty-five letters Of
inquiry, asking for information about
the country, were received.
An exhibit Of dried fruits in packages
and citrus fruits In glass jars is being
prepared to send to Omaha in June.
E. F. c. Klokke makes an exhibit Of
dates on branches, from his ranch at
Placentia.
The herald., 1898-01-21
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF

Read the Trinidad Rubber company's
notice on this page.
Call Tel. Main 24S for ambulance.
Kregelo g. Bresee. Sixth ana Broadway.
Robert Sharp & Co.. funeral directors.
751 and 753 8. Spring st. Tel. Main 1929.
Watches cleaned. Is cents; MAIN
springs, Sc cents; crystals, 10 cents.
Patton. 214 South Broadway.
A meeting of all ladies interested in
the Union Reform League will be held
at st. Paul's Guild hall at 8 p. m. today.
Adams Bros, dentists, 239h South
Spring street. Plates from 81. Pain
less extracting, 80 cents. Filling q
speciality. Hours. 8 to s; Sundays, 10
to IL.
holiness convention was opened
last evening by Bishop E. P. Hart and
wife of Alameda, CAL, in the Free Meth
odist church on East Sixth, near Crocker
street. The meeting will last two weeks
Clearance sale Of framed pictures left
over from the holidays at H. c. Lichten-
berger's art emporium, 2o2 South Spring
stree. Closing out q choice lot of beauti-
fully framed goods at So each, worth
from So to IS.
The alarm of fire from box 81 at 2:20
o'clock yesterday afternoon was caused
by slight blaze in the residence of Mrs.
Sarfield, 122 South Bunker Hill avenue.
The fire was caused by a defective fiue.
The loss was trivial.
DR.. Rebecca Lee Dorsey. Stimson
block, first floor, rooms 1913. .134, 1856.
Special attention given to-. obstetrical
cases and all diseases Of women and
children. Electricity scientifically used.
Consultation hours. to- s. Tel 1897.
Judge Morrison continued the exam
ination of ]. II. Mosier the ex-saloon
keeper, who some time ago chipped a
piece out of a hobo's skull, at his place,
corner Of Los Angeles and First streets,
with bottle, during heated discussion.
The case will be heard tomorrow morn
ing
The herald., 1898-01-21
Los ANGELES HERALD: FRIDAY MORNING, JANUARY a, 1898

ordered them refilled and at once began
to assist his men In the work. He re-
moved the cap from one of the cylinders
and put in the charge of chemicals. A
small portion of the first charge remained
In, the cylinder and when the acid was
added to the soda the pressure in the
tank was generated before the captain
had succeeded in putting the cap firmly
in place. He was in the act of screwing
IT on when it was violently blown Off
Three of Captain McDonaid's fingers
were caught by the flying piece of metal
and badly lacerated. He was at once
brought to the city in Prof. Ennis bug
gy and his wounds were dressed. The
fire burned itself out and a company was
kept there until dark to extinguish the
embers.
The Pico Heights school was erected
in 1895 and contained four rooms. Five
teachers were employed. the highest
grade being the fifth. The value of the
building on the official records of the
board of education was placed at $1,000,
the value of the furniture at $500 and
the fence at $1G2, making a total Of
1882. The insurance is as follows: New
Zealand Insurance company, $3000
Continental Insurance company, $780,
Westchester Insurance company, $780,
Home Mutual Insurance company, $500;
total, $500.
The last report from the school showed
that 249 pupils were enrolled there and
fully 225 Of them were in the building at
the time of the fire.
The school will be rebuilt as soon as
the insurance is adjusted. In the mean
time the pupils will probably be accom-
modated in the Sentous street school,
The residence of Mr. Kohler was six
room cottage and was valued at $1,000
Most of his household goods were saved
His loss Is partially covered by insur-
ance. The damage to Mr.. Norfolks
residence will amount to $3.50. fully in
aliredf
The herald., 1898-01-21
DRAWING OF DOGS
Pairs Matched for Sundays Cours-
ing at Southern California Park

At the meeting held by the Southern
California Coursing association at their
rooms. 247 South Broadway, last night,
the following dogs were drawn for their
next Sundays meet at the Southern
California coursing park: Florita- Glen
Oak Victoress, Black Beauty Reliance,
Corbett-Peachie, Speedwell-Sir Walter
Scott, John Mitchell-Grace Hackett, B.,
B. & B.-Pope, Little Beauty Quideo,
Prince-Johnny Bull, Snooze- -Mollie, Tip
Stedman-Fanny B., Queen J.-Sharkey,
Silk Jem-T Three Toes.
The herald., 1898-01-21
Y. M. r. L. Meeting

A meeting Of the Young Mems Repub-
lican league was held last evening in
Southern California Music hall, at which
committees were appointed to make ar
rangements for banquet to be given OH
the evening Of February 12th, Lincoln's
birthday. 1t is expected that from 400
to 600 will be at the banquet. An invi-
tation was received from the Columbus
club inviting the league to attend the
housewarming of their new rooms in
the old quarters of the Jonathan club.
The herald., 1898-01-21
Terribly TauglecH

MARSEILLES, Jan. 2O.-Special advices
from Egypt declare that Prince Said Ben
Boussoo died recently under mysterious
circumstances, which have led to the belief
that he was poisoned. He was in perfect
health, 1t is said, up to the day he mar
ried a young American. which caused
much annoyance to the khedive. The next
day. the story says, the prince was sud-
denly seized with mysterious malady and
of his bride.
Note-The story seems to have con-
founded Prince Said Ben Boussoo with
Prince Mohammed Ali, brother of the khe-
dive, who, according to report. desired to
marry Philadelphia heiress.
The herald., 1898-01-21
Sone PelpIe Pay

Rent. But It's better to apply rent to a
home. For poor man we have neat s.
room cottage. near Thirty-sixth and Main,
price $500. at SO a month and $25 down.
Two-story s-room near Sixth and Ruth
avenue, $17Oo, at $50 cash and SIS month.
Neat new 5-room cottage near Ninth and
Central avenue, 5000, at SIS month. If
you pay rent, come and see US. Langwor-
thy Co.. No. ~ South Spring.
The herald., 1898-01-21
CITY NEWS
INDEX OF LOCAL EVENTS
ChronicIsd on pages 8. Q. 8 and 10

| ChronicIed ON pages 8, @, 8 and 10
Street car mail service talked of.
The decree in the Leonis estate filed.
Mrs. Westerfield promised satisfac-
ton. .s
"Blondy" Frank arrested for pool
selling. g
A real estate mans "wild-cat''
troubles.
Forecast. Fair; Continued cold
weather.
The Terminals projected branch to
The supreme court refuses relief to
E. j. Dole.
A double-stringed agent in the
Creede case. >aA,
Woman has a rib broken in rum
away accident. ~
Silver Republican club entertains
with a musicale.
Preparations for the Discovery Of
Gold celebration.
Eleven citizens fined for violating
the hitching ordinance.
The Chinese New Year ushered in
with the usual ceremonies.
The perennial fsud of the Sam Yups
and the See Yups brewing.
Supreme court decision in tele-
phone franchise appeal case.
The annihilation Of the Young d.
vorce leaves jubilant widow.
Pico Heights school burned to the
ground; the fire drill put to good ad-
vantage. ,r
Frank McKen confesses his crime;
not Greer, the noted forger; cannot be
taken to San Diego at present.
The herald., 1898-01-21

declared illegal the change in the name
of the Bank of Nicaragua to the London
Bank of Central America, and the pro-
posal to change the domcle of the insti-
tuition from Nicaragua to England. Con-
gress restricts the bank to its banking
privileges under its charter Overriding
the veto of President Zeiaya, congress has
removed the three years arrears of local
taxes on coffee, cocoa, tobacco and suga
-'-' -;.. t...
The herald., 1898-01-21
A Sailors Death

PORT TOWNSEND, Jan. 2o-August
Nickerson, a sailor, died here today, after
living eleven days with a broken neck.
Nickerson, who was a seaman on the bark
Caryphene, while off Cape Mendocino,
eleven days ago, fell from the mainyard
through hatch to the hold of the vessel,
q distance of forty-eight feet.
The herald., 1898-01-21
Undelivsred Telegrs,ns

There are undelivered kilograms at
the Western Union Telegraph COM
pany's office for the following; Sammy
Cohn, Gust. Klang. F. H. Pitman. Chas
Eppinghausen, Mrs. Clara X. Funk.
The herald., 1898-01-21
Genuine
Turkish
AND Persian
Rugs
FINEST
COLLECTION
In THE WORLD
..sssooees..
".ssooss...

Our doors are open to all
- visitors. Free exhibition
OF Ast Goods attracting much
attention. Many admirers of
these antique goods step into
the store as into a picture gal
lery. Rarsst designs, with the
finest colorines, ever shown IN
this city. These Rugs are all
handmade, every thread, veg
etable dyes. Never before has
there been such collection ex-
hibited; over 1000 Rugs, every
one of which is piece of art.
Our present prices for a few
days are
The herald., 1898-01-21

Board of public works meets-10
a. m.
Friday Morning club meets-1O:15
a. m.
Horse training and tanning, Haz-
ards pavilion-s:16 p. m.
Second concert by Little Paloma
Schramm, Simpson tabernacle-Sp p. m.
The herald., 1898-01-21
Head Offices, Los Angeles, Cal.
80. Estates in Mexico
TRINIDAD RUBBER COMPANY
Capital Stock, 10000
Shares, 500 Each

THE ATTENTION OF investors is directed to
the proposed work of this corporation in
the production of the India Rubber, Of
commerce. Its books are now open to the
public for subscriptions to stock. Among the
resident stockholders and incorporators may
be mentioned the names Of A. Haas, H. W.
0'Melveny. VIM. H. Allen. Jr., J. F. sartori. NJ
H. Eewmark Maurice s. Hellman, o. F. Brant
VIM J Brodrick, Albert G. Jones, J. c. Harvey
and others. The comrany solicits an investt-
CATION OF its purposes believing will demon.
strate profitable return TO investors.
Apply to j. G. HARVEY for prospectus and
detailed information, Room 49, Title Insurance
and Trust Co. Bldg, cor. franklin and New
High streets, Los Angeles, Cal
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80 csf css,Ss9 es1t

Than they can be bought
anywhere, in any manner,
or at auction. We guar
antee every piece sold; goods
sent on approval and kept un-
til you are ready to purchase.
After you have purchased, the
Rug can be exchanged at any
time during one year. Even If
not satisfied the money will be
refunded within 20 days. Our
store, surrounded by plate
glass windows, enables all pur-
chasers to see absolutely the
original effect of the Reg
you see what you buy.
Every Rug marked In plain figures
The herald., 1898-01-21
Out of Tune

CINCINNATI. Jan. 2O.-The Hockett-
Puntenny Piano company assigned today.
The assets are placed at sl75,OOO. and the
debts at 100000.
The herald., 1898-01-21
EVENTS OF TODAY

Orpheum-Vaudev
Los Angeles-"The Henrietta"
Burbank-"The Pavements o
Paris"
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Time Bar. Th'r. r. H. Wind Vel. Weather
Ca. 30.12 Is ~ NV z Clear
Pm. 1904 So S6 NV IA Clear
Maximum temperature. 60.
Minimum temperature. 49,
Indications for Southern California. Fair
Friday; continued cold weatherwith frosts
Friday morning when. the wind ceases;
northerly winds.
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would. in the opinion Of the authorities.
be an economy for the postofflce depart
ment and convenience to the public.
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Nicaragua Politics
MANAGUA, Nicaragua. Jan. TO- via Gal
yeston.-The Nicaraguan congress today
The herald., 1898-01-21
THE WEATHER

rEMPERATURE-Report of observations
taken at Los Angeles, Jan. 20. The
barometer is reduced to sea level
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Time Bar. Th'r. K. H.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-18
Tried the Case of the Buck ing Harneyites Without
 Hearing the Evidence.
Cassn, Upon Being Elected Permanent Chairman, Showed He Was With
 the Programmes.
BY HENRY JAMES.

it. For some reason, inexplicable to me, the audience stayed on. A good man sent around fans by the hundred. His adverttsen.~ mt was on the back of each, but as bouquet to his worth I would mention his name were I permitted.
 Among the heartiest cheers of the day Phelan came forward. The Mo Nab hour had expired, but there was no tendency to hinder the Mayor, and, as l said above. his speech was by far the star oratorical effort of the afternoon. It was thoughtful address, well word ed, and at times marked by eloquence. That he told many truths no opponent will deny, that his denunciation of the Boards of Supervisors and the Board of Education was merited by those gen. orally disreputable bodies was deserved I entertain no shadow of doubt When
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-18

to that extent removed from the field of po- lItical controversy. leaving the question to set tie itself in the natural course of events Tn ac- cordance with conditions properly governing the problem all of which rapidly tend ing toward a satisfactory solution ot thls great question.
 Our organized association Is composed of a class of citizens, the equal of any in intelli, gence, honor and integrity, and are as loyal to their country and State as any to be founo Ours Is also a non-partisan organization, De- ing composed of citizens of every shade or po- litical opinion and the organization itself be- ing political only in the sense of being pro tective of those great interests which fur furnish to the opportunity of earning an honorable livelihood.
 In conclusion trust, gentlemen that we may be able to return to our homes and usual vacations and report to those of our fellow employees who sent here to wait upon this vention Is concerned just, fair and consider ate treatment will be accorded to us and our interests, that we may rest in peace ana con tentment and organization instead or feel- ing 1t incumbent cast It's entire strength and influence into the scale in defense of their common interests. each member shall for him. self fully and freely affiliate with the party representing his political faith Respectfully submitted:
 H. L. sanborn w V. stratford. James l. Feter, D. L. Fitzgerald, E. L. Requin, Henry Whitman, Gus s. Turner, H. A. Priest. W. c. Hilbert, c. s. Gilmore T. N. Heffron. M D. Smith. George H. Cloush.
 Committee appointed by the Railway Elm ployes' Association of California.
 Dated Sacramento, Cal, August 15, 1898.
 The committee then adjourned to meet again at 10 o'clock tonight to receive the reports of the subcommittee.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-18
Mutiny in the Camp.

- SACRAMENTO, Aug. 1.-The mutiny in the Democratic camp is spreading iE all directions, and tonight it looks as though 1t would involve every county in the State. By promises to about every aspirant for office whose name wlll go be- fore the convention the whispering solo, ist saved himself from annihilation to- day. and even now he is plotting to break his pledges to the men who succored him. San Diego's twenty-one delegates came here with candidate in the person of Judge Hughes, who aspires to seat on the Supreme Bench. They also came di- vided in opinion on the San Francisco fight Last night Gavin whispered to them that in return for their tWenty-one votes, he would give Judge Hughes the vote of the San Francisco delegation.
 San Diego delivered the goods. but to- night the delegates are apprehensive that without cause, for the fiat has gone forth that the ticket must be braced all along the line and if Judge Coffey can be in duced to allow his name to go before the convention, Judge Hughes is to be thrown in the discard.
 Madeira is in identically the same posi- tion as San Diego. Judge Conley IS her candidate for Supreme Justice, and Mo Nab secured her five votes under pledge that he would support Conley; this in de- fiance of the fusion deal which gives one position to the Silver Republicans. But now Conley must go If Wallace can be dragged from the Superior Bench.
 And there are others.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-18
A HOT CAUCUS.
Discussion Over the Inorsement of J. G. Hughes for Associate Jus
 tice of the Supreme Court

CALL HEADQUARTERS, SACRA- MENTO, Aug. 1.-The Los Angeles Coun- ty delegation had another hot caucus at ' o'clock this evening in the rooms of the Supreme Court. This time there was full attendance of the delegation. The push and anti-push delegates were on hand in their full strength. A committee from the San Diego County delegation was received. The gentlemen announced that San Diegos delegation was willing to give Los Angeles anything 1t desired and in return therefor 1t would ask S1 votes for its candidate. J. G. Hughes, for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.
 A motion was made by Thomas Caffery that the caucus proceed to indorse can- didates for Associate Justice.
 A rollcall was asked for and the result was a declaration by the secretary that there were thirty-sx votes in the affirm ative and forty-one in the negative. The allegation was then made that the tally of votes made was crooked and another rollcall was asked for and had. The re- suit of the second rollcall was thirty seven affirmative votes and thirty-ntne negative.
 Before the adjournment Delegate Thom-
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-18

Major Harney broke in with a question the answer given him was so specific and direct, yet so Automatically ex- pressed, I am willing to bet the major was sorry he had spoken. Major liar ney had been praised even by those who were opposing him. If there was any praise in the Mayors remarks I did not hear them aright There was a mo- mentary scene of confusion, but so uni form had been the dullness up to the time of Phelans appearance, that a
 fight on the floor would have been a positive relief.
 At this point up rose Ariosto McCrm- mon, one of the professional good men from the south. He thought there was no occasion for more talk, he said, and to prove it kept on talking. He shook finger of warning at the Harney camp and let everybody know that Los Angeles was pained and shocked to note the sinful ways of the metropolis. In his opinion the delegates already knew which way to vote on the sub ject. MT Foote brought out the ract that Los Angeles had caucused and had reached a decision before taking it's eighty-one seats in the convention. He charged them with having done this, and they would neither deny nor affirm. Detected in the meanest act of the session they were ashamed to confess and afraid to plead innocence. I do not esteem this particular brand of re- formers. Finally when hard pressed Patton went to the platform and tried to justify the course taken. That he J inc if,- l, ha Co{d The gag rule he defended on the ground that they were afraid some black sheep of the Southern Pacific might stray into the fold of Los Ange- les lambs, and the lambs did not pro- pose that this iniquituous sheep should be permitted to say 'B-a-a."
 He did not tell what pious perscn had the privilege of removing the gag, or who had put it in. In fact the de- fense set up by Los Angeles was worse than none. That habit of shying every time the Southern Pacific Is mentioned, of looking under the bed for the South ern Pacific and pretending to view 1t with the disfavor similar to that the devil holds toward holy water is gen orally pretense, but when it is used for the purpose of perpetrating fraud 1t loses even the aspect of virtue. For one I have as much respect for the big Southern Pacific rogue as for the little anti-Southern Pacific rogue.
 I will pass over the rest of the speeches, because that Is the only prof itable thing to do with them. They consisted of encomiums to the worth of somebody or other, and the speaker who could find no one else to crown with laurel laid a wreath on his own bulgfng brow. Perhaps he got laughed