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The herald., 1898-01-24
SAN PEDRO EXCITED
RUMoRs ABOUT A NEW RAILWAY
PROJECT
Andrew-Wolff Moore to Ask for q
Franchise-He is Noncom-
initial As to His Plans

San Pedro has a man of mystery, who
is creating considerable excitement in
the harbor town, which is now ripe for
all kinds of surprises in the way of de-
velopment affairs. This man is named
Andrew Wolff Moore, and he has the
reputation Of being man of some note
in the railway world in the east. How
long he has been here, and what he in
tends to do, are matters that can only
be surmised, beyond the few indications
that he has given out himself.
What gives him present prominence
in San Pedro, and, as a result, in Los
Angeles, is the fact that he has told a
friend that he intends to ask for fran
chise on West street in that city at the
next meeting of the city council The
man to whom he told this is an old
friend of his, named M. 7. Atkins of Riv-
erside, who knew him in the east when
he was the right-o -of-way man for Jay
Gould.
West street is one of the wide avenues
Of San Pedro, which runs along the north
oiuc VI tHC eoNii ohiiti lue
which have lately been made to the
place. 1t extends from the eastern linn
it's of the town to the Southern Pacific
lands on Point Firmin, and reaches ex-
actly to where new railway would wish
to come in. Mr.. Moore added that he
had his right of way alongside the coun-
ty road, but from what point he did not
see fit to tell.
The story has some significance when
1t is taken in connection with the news
published in The Herald recently, that
right t-of-way agents are securing pas
sage for a railway from Manhattan
junction, where the Santa Fe and the
Terminal cross tracks west of the city,
to Pomona. paralleling the Southern Pa
cific from Puente to Pomona. This was
thought to be some move of the Terminal
people; but this is now contradcted by
General Manager Hynes and Vice Pres
ident T. K. Gibbon. The inference, then,
is fair that this scheme may be part of
Mr.. Moore's plan, in which case the en-
terprise may assume most important
proportions
The herald., 1898-01-24
"Three Great Ideas"

A large audience assembled at Bla-
vatsky hall last night to listen to a lee
ture by H. B. Leader on Three Great
Ideas" The first idea. said the speaker
is that there is a great cause-in the
sense of an enterprise-calledt the Cause
of Sublime Perfection and Human
Brotherhood. This rests upon the es-
sential unity of the whole human fam
lily. and is possibility. because sublim-
ity in perfection and the actual realiza-
tion of brotherhood on every plane are
one and the same thing. The second
idea is that man Is a being who may be
raised up to perfection. This noble doc
trine was in the mind Of Jesus, no doubt,
when he said that we must be perfect,
even as is the Father in heaven. This
is the idea of human perfection. The
third idea is that these ideals, as living
facts, will fill the soul with hope and
raise all who wish to help the human
race to realization of universal broth
erhood.
The herald., 1898-01-24
Croker's Plans

NEW YORK, Jan. 23.-The statements
of London newspaper that Richard
Croker would return to England in
April and run his horses in the first
Newmarket meeting have been partially
confirmed by Mr.. Croker himself. He
refused to discuss his plans at length.
but stated that If the condition of his
string of horses justified it he would
enter some of them at the Newmarket
meeting.
IF the horses are entered and nothing
unforeseen occurs to prevent it I shall
go to London early in the spring." says
he, "and I may possibly enter my horses
at other meetings on the English turf
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building at noon tomorrow. The race Is
sanctioned by the L. A. W., and goodly
number Of the crack riders of the coun-
try will contest. The track is exactly
44O feet to the lap, or twelve laps to the
mile. Each contestant will be obliged to
make at least HOO miles to secure any
share of the purses. Should any of the
riders fall below $50 miles in any day
he will be ruled off the track. The list
Of starters includes Miller of Chicago,
winner of the New York six-day race;
Waller Of New York, Elks of Saratoga,
Henshaw Of Brooklyn, Cannon of New
York, Van Embery and Hall Of Philadel-
phia, Stewart of st. Louis, johnson of
New York, and Ruickels, Densch and
Walters Of Pittsburg.
The herald., 1898-01-24
A Pistol Record

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. ga worlds
record was beaten today by E. German
of the Columbia Pistol and Rifle club.
Shooting over the regulation ranges at
Shell Mound park he scored 20 points in
10 shots at 50 yards on Columbia tar
get. the one-inch center Of which counts
as one, the rings being half an inch
apart. His score in detail was:
3, 8. 5, A., 4, 4, 8, ], l, 1.
The total Of 20 was made last October
by c. u. Daiss of the same club, but
was under the Columbia rules. This
was exceIled by German, who made
more center shots.
The herald., 1898-01-24
DEATH OF A PIONEER
Ex-MAYoR NICHOLS JOINS THE
GREAT MAJORITY
Expires From an Attack Of Congestion
Of the Lungs-First Mayor After
Admission Of California

John G. Nichols, one Of the oldest
American residents Of Los Angeles. died
Saturday night at the home Of his son,
City Auditor T. E. Nichols, 221 West
Thirty-first street, after an illness of
but few days duration. The cause Of
his death was congestion Of the lungs,
resulting from a severe cold contracted
about week ago. The end had been ex-
pected for some time and he breathed
his last surrounded by those Of his chill
dren who are in the city. The deceased
was in his seth year.
Mr. Nichols played leading part in
the early history of Los Angeles, being
one of the most prominent residents of
the city during the troublesome times
before, during and after the Mexican
war. In 1852 he was elected mayor of
the city, being the first mayor after the
admission of California into the union.
He served one year and after his re-
tirement from office took a prominent
part in public affairs for years, although
he did not again hold city office. He
was the father of the first American
child born in Los Angeles-his son, John
G. Nichols, jr., who was born April Is,
1851, enjoying that distinction.
OF late years he has made him home
with his son and has not on account Of
his advanced age been prominent in
public affairs. Several years ago he sus-
tained an injury from which he never
fully recovered. He was coming out
of the Potomac block and stopped to
watch the moving of the old Presbyter.-
an church which stood at the southeast
corner of Second and Broadway. While
gazing upward he tripped and fell on
the stone steps and fractured his hip,
The injury came near causing his death,
but by careful nursing he survived, al
though he was never again as active as
before, and since then has spent most of
his time at home. He was known to all
the pioneers of the city and county. and
his acquaintances among the citizens
who came to the city later numbered
hundreds.
Four sons and two daughters survive
him. They are: T. E.. John G. and Elmer
e. Nichols Of this city, D. B. Nichols of
Guadalajara, Mexico; Mrs. Florida Carr
of Yreka, Cal, and Mrs. Roba Carlin of
San Francisco.
For years Mr. Nichols was member
of the Methodist church. The funeral
will take place this afternoon at 2oclock
from the Vincent M. e. church. The in
terment will be at Rosedale cemetery.
The herald., 1898-01-24
Tunnel Fire Victim

PRESCOTT, Ariz., Jan. 23.-John De-
nair, division superintendent of the San
ta Fe railroad at Needles, was brought
to the Sisters hospital here this after
noon suffering from injuries received
this morning at Johnson canyon tunnel
Mr.. Denair was experimenting repairs
to the tunnel when lot of timbers fell,
seriously injuring him. Three physicians
are in attendance and have hopes OF
pulling him through all right. Nine men
have been injured and one killed in the
tunnel since the fire of week ago.
The herald., 1898-01-24
A Soldier Lost

SALT LAKE, Utah., Jan. 23-A spe-
cial to the Tribune from Rock Springs
reports the disappearance Of Second
Lieut.. Joseph Dripps Of the Eighth
United States infantry, who was In
command of detachment of soldiers at
Camp Pilot, Butte, Wyo. He left his
post on Jan. 16 and was last heard of
in Salt Lake.
SALT LAKE.-Lieut. Dripps, who is
reported to have left his command at
Rock Springs some time ago, was at
Fort Douglas last Wednesday. He af-
forwards registered at hotel here but
never occupied his room.
The herald., 1898-01-24
The London Markets

LONDON, Jan. 23-Money rates were
weaker last week than had been ex-
pected, but it Is now believed they have
touched bottom and will soon harden
again. All arrivals Of gold were taken
for the continent. The stock exchange
was depressed by local cloud. Consols
were fractionally lower though colonial
issues remained steady.
American railway securities were
mostly lower in sympathy with Wall
street, but the feeling was hopeful.
Southern Pacific preferred fell one
point. Central Pacific rose IN points.
Grand Trunks were booming, the rise
ranging from " to Az points, while
Canadian Pacific went 1% points higher.
The herald., 1898-01-24
B'NAI BIRTH
The Order Growing and the Funds In
creasing

creasing
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 23.-District
grand lodge, No. 4, Independent Order
B'nai Birth, comprising within it's
Jurisdiction all subordinate lodges, aux
iliary bodies and relief boards located
in the Pacific coast states and terrific
ries, met in the thirty-fifth annual con-
vention in B'nai Birth hall this morn
ing. The past year has been one of
great prosperity, the order having in
creased in membership and augmented
the treasury funds Of the district for the
first time in four years.
The annual message of Grand Presi-
dent Martin P. Stein is a comprehensive
document, touching fully upon every
phase of the work of the order.
Grand Secretary Ascheim's report
contains the following information: To-
tai lodges in the district, 3; gained dur
ing the year. Q; auxiliary bodies, 5;
members 1894 gain, 10; assets, $91, ,009.75;
gain for the year, $850.59.
An appropriation Of $1750 was passed
for the benefit of the library.
1t was decided that the order should
participate in the jubilee celebration.
The herald., 1898-01-24
PERSONAL

E. M. Wade Is in San Francisco.
w. +. Burbank was in San Francisco
Saturday.
r. A. Chadwick has returned from a
six months visit to England.
A. F. Strong and family arrived in
Washington, d. c., Friday evening".
A. B. Gillette, jr., and w. Swanson Of
Los Angeles registered at New York ho-
tells Friday.
Among the Angelenos registering at
San Francisco hotels Friday were H. A.
Gerdes. c. w. Sexton, A. w. Edelman
and C. Henne.
The herald., 1898-01-24
CITY NEWS
INDEX OF LOCAL EVENTS
chronicied on pages 8. 7and 8
Forecast: Fair and cold.

Forecast: Fair and cold.
San Pedro excited over the mys7
terious movements of a supposed rail-
way protector.
Ex-Mayor John @. Nichols expires
at an advanced age.
Sunday sermons from city pulpits.
Santa Cruz again defeated by Los
Angeles.
coursing at the two parks.
Family Of John verter burned out
Of house and home.
Coroner and deputy sheriffs sum-
moned. to investigate a Calabasas
murder.
The herald., 1898-01-24
Tourist Arrivals

The following passengers arrived yes
terday via the Rock Island excursion, F.
j. johnson In charge:
George r. Wllhamsi Chicago; Mrs. C. J.
Coke, Lon Huskins, Washington, Iowa;
Mrs. Nancy Collar Grand Rapids, Mich !;
w. s. Howe, Wichita. Kan; Miss Emma
Marsh, Fort Dodge. Iowa; Mrs. J. Rattel,
Trenton, Mo-; H. D. Brown Maud Brown,
Mrs. Amelia ]. Hodge. Mrs. Lizzie Austin,
]. H. Hoover, Minneapolis, Mimi. Ella Nc
Dowells Cedar Falls, Ia; Edwin Cald-
weal Cedar Rapids, Ia; Mr.. and Mrs. John
Stafford. Mankatp, Mimi. ], r. Barrett,
Council Bluffs, La; d. H. Harrington,
Mary A. Harrington, st. Paul, MINI;
James B. Wright, Assumption, Ill.
The herald., 1898-01-24
A Yuma Suspect

James O'Neal, who was held to answer
on charge of burglary at Fort Yuma,
San Diego county, Saturday afternoon,
was brought to this city last night by
Deputy Sheriff w. G. Horan of that
county. He was locked up over night in
the city jail, and will be taken to San
Diego this morning. He Is accused of
having robbed a store in Fort Yuma OF
$50 worth of goods.
The herald., 1898-01-24
Insane From Illness

Mrs. Lucia A. Harris, violently insane,
was arrested yesterday afternoon by
Patrolmen Robbins and Conley at her
home on Sixth street, near Pearl, at the
request of her-relatives. She had been
i'll of typhoid fever several weeks ago,
and when she recovered her reason was
dethroned. She was taken to the police
station and later removed to the county
hospital. 1t is thought her insanity will
yield to proper treatment.
The herald., 1898-01-24
Three Glasses of Men"

Which is. sent free, sealed, by mail.
A postal or letter will bring it at once,
or it can be had at the office. A ply
sician's advice free if you call or ad-
dress
The herald., 1898-01-24
Y. M. G. A. Annual Meetino

The annual meeting of the Young
Mems Christian association occurs this
evening. There will be short reports of
various departments of work. DR.. Da-
vid w. Edwards will make short ad-
dress. Miss Scott, the physical director
of the Young Women's Christian asso-
citation, will give an exhibition gymnasi-
UNI drill, and the association orchestra
will furnish music. The nominating
committee has selected ]. A. Muir to fill
the vacancy in the board of directors.
The herald., 1898-01-24
Coal Famine Averted

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 2S.-All dan
ger of the threatened coal famine has
been removed. Within the past 48 hours
coal ships have arrived, carrying a total
of 24,851 tons of fuel, sufficient to keep
the city supplied until the arrival of
other ships. Four or five vessels are
now on their way from Australia to this
port with coal cargoes. These ships
are being counted upon to supply the
gaps in the local coal fleet, due to the
withdrawal Of vessels to engage in the
Alaska trade.
The herald., 1898-01-24
Too Much "Redv

Louise Maublin. who resides at sos
Howard street, was sent to the receiving
hospital yesterday afternoon, uncon-
scious. 1t was supposed she had taken
an overdose of laudanum or some other
opiate. but Dr. Hagan discovered that
her condition was due to too-familiar
association with "Dago red" The stom-
ach pump was applied and she was soon
returned to consciousness.
The herald., 1898-01-24
A Token of Esteem

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 2S.-Ex- Chief
of Police Crowley has been presented
with an imperial banner from the Chi
nese government as a token of the es-
TEEN in which he held for the fair treat
ment accorded the Chinese in California
during his close to a quarter Of a GEN.
tury of official life. The only other
American recipient Of this special dis
tinction was General Grant.
The herald., 1898-01-24
Robbed the Blind

LINCOLN, Neb., Jan. 23.--Prof. Will
liam c. Bright, ex-superintendent of the
state institute for the blind at Nebraska
City, was arrested last night on war;
rants sworn out by Senator Mutz, chair
man of the legislative investigating
committee, and is charged with misap-
propriating' state funds. The amount
involved Is not stated.
The herald., 1898-01-24
Justice Hines Dead

FRANKFORT, KY, Jan. 23. - Ex
Chief Justice Thomas H. Hines died at
his home here today after prolonged
illness. He had been prominent in state
politics since the war, in which his rep
utation as one of John Morgan's con-
ferees gave him a worldwide reputa-
ton. 1t was he who planned and led
the escape Of Morgan's men from the
Columbus, o., prison, and his published
story of the escape was widely read and
commented upon few years ago.
The herald., 1898-01-24
An Oakland Pioneer

OAKLAND, Cal, Jan. 23.-Charles H.
Rice. prominent pioneer of the Pacific
coast, died today, aged 6S years. He
was a native of France and arrived in
California in the spring of 1850. He en-
gagged in mining in Amador county with
much success, selling out his interests
for q large sum. For several years he
was in business in Virginia City, but
since 1867 resided in this city,.
The herald., 1898-01-24
Blew Out the Gas

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 2S.-Miss Gio-
vannia Stornett, who left her home at
Rutherford, Napa county, ten days ago
to seek employment in this city, was
found dead this morning in her room,
suffocated by gas She was unaccus-
toned to the use of gas and one of the
jets had not been turned off. There is
no suspicion of suicide.
The herald., 1898-01-24
Thinks It's Safe

PARIS, Jan. 23.-M. Alfred Naquet,
one Of the deputies accused during the
Panama canal trial, has returned from
London, where he went abruptly when
the chamber was asked for. authority to
prosecute him last March.
The herald., 1898-01-24
Chief Healy Dead

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 23.-Capt
Henry s. Healey, secretary Of the police
commission and clerk to the chief of
pslice, died today of pneumonia. He
served with distinction in the union
army during the civil war. He was con-
nected with the police force of this city
since 1878 and was highly regarded by
his associates.
The herald., 1898-01-24
Booth Welcomed

HALIFAX, N. S., Jan. 23.-Gen. Booth
has had remarkable reception in this
city. Large meetings welcomed him.
1t has been decided by the general to
form military and naval league and
poor mans home in this city. A build
ing formerly used for rescue work
among seamen has been purchased for
this purpose.
The herald., 1898-01-24
Wares Cut Down

WHEELING, w. Va. Jan. 23.-The
employees of the Wheeling steel plant
in Benwood, about 500 in number, have
been notified of the second reduction
in wages within twelve months. The
present reduction affects all employees
of the company, and runs from IL to 25
per cent.
The herald., 1898-01-24
The War in Egypt

LONDON, Jan. 23.-The Cairo cores
pondent of the Daily Telegraph says:
Gen. Sir Herbert Kitchener has tele-
graphed the officers here that it is need
less that they should ascend the Nile, as
the dervishes are quiet. The scare is
over and no movement is now expected
before the next high Nile.
The herald., 1898-01-24
A Russian Demand

CONSTANTINOPLE, Jan. 23-Russia
is about to present a note to Turkey,
demanding payment of the whole bal
ance of the indemnity Of the Russo
Turkish war, amounting to G2S,OO0, 900
($140, ,000, ,000), with a view of making the
sultan more docile in the settlement Of
the Cretan question.
The herald., 1898-01-24
temperature. IS.

/, Minimum temperature. 43.
Forecast for Southern California for
Monday: Fair; con ntinued cold weather,
with heavy frosts in morning; northerly
wind.
The forecast official at San Francisco
sends the following special forecast for the
information Of citrus growers and ship
pers: Frost tonight and some danger to
citrus fruit.
The herald., 1898-01-24

Baseball, Los Angeles VS.. Santa
Cruz, Fiesta Parks p. m.
Coursing, Agricultural Park-1o:3O
q. M.
California Golden Jubilee celebra-
ton, entertainment and banquet,
Turner Halls pm.
Grand industrial parade and open
ing Of permanent exhibition Of home
products-2 pm.
The herald., 1898-01-24
ChiIcoot Pass

The climate Is too good here and a party
going to Klondike has about given away
his little home to US. which we can offer at
cash figure and with no payments down.
for $50 at the rate of SO month. As
the place win rent for sS month, you can
readily understand that this Isl snap.
Langworthy Company 226 s. Spring.
The herald., 1898-01-24
Sawyer-Roush

Miss Trilla Roush and Jacob Sawyer
were married Saturday afternoon at the
residence of Robert j. Adcock, 1924 Man.
itou avenue, in the presence of a number
of friends. The Rev. M Mays Eshelman
officiated.
The herald., 1898-01-24
A Whisky Fire

NASHVILLE. Tenn, Jan. 23.-Short-
ly after midnight last night one of the
largest warehouses of the Old Hurri-
cane Springs distillery near Tullahoma
was destroyed by fire. Nearly 1000 bar
rels Of whisky were burned. The loss is
about $4,000.
The herald., 1898-01-24
Talmage,s Honeymoon

CLEvELAND,O., Jan. 23.-Rev. DR..
Talmage and bride passed the day at
their hotel in this city. Tomorrow
morning they will depart for Buffalo,
and from that city they will go to Kan
sas City for "a few days. stay before re-
turning to Washington.
The herald., 1898-01-24
A Grand Remedy

1t assists nature by gentle REIN
forcement of vital energy; by infusing
mild, warming, invigorating current
of electricity into the nerves, and by
supplying the system with the very es.
sence of nerve vigor and strength.
The herald., 1898-01-24
AT THE THEATERe

TONIGHTS ATTRACTIONS.-A the
Burbank theater the well-known melo-
drama of southern life, entitled For
MeuS sql 40 pelusseId 90 IIIM ..'ueA!S
company At the Los Angeles theater
THE Man From Mexico" a farce of
which all manner of good things has been
printed and said, will be given. with
Willie Collier in the chief part, supported
by a strong company. At the Orpheum
the chief attraction this week is Pa
trice, In a little comedy, together with
other good numbers, and Kitty Mitchell
in new songs. The week opens strong
for the lovers Of amusement.
The herald., 1898-01-24
An Actors Death

NEW YORK, Jan. 23.-Charles T.
Parslo, the actor famous for his pres
entation of MY Partner" in conjunc-
ton with Louis Aldrich, is dead at his
home in this city.
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"Iast September I purchased one Of your
strong-power Belts. was troubled with weak.
ness OF five years standing. used many kinds
Your Belt has given me perfect satisfaction. It
has cured me. l feel as strong as man Of 25,
menced your treatment weighed 1876 pounds,
now weigh my normal weight of 162
"FRANK LYONS, Los Alamitos, Cal"
The herald., 1898-01-24
For Nervous PEOPLE

For people on the verge of nervous
proStration; for the overworked, the
languid; for the rundown system; for
those who have used up their vitality
in exceSSeS and dissipations; for people
who can't sleep; for men and for wo-
men who need a true tonic-one that
braces, builds up tissue and cures per-
manently. For all forms of nerve weak.
ness DR.. Sanden'S Electric Belt is
The herald., 1898-01-24
Turners Attention

The members of the Turnverein Ger
mania are requested to meet at their hall,
South Main street, this (Monday) at 2:3O
D. M, to attend the funeral of our late
member, J. W. Holling. Henry Glass,
president; Eugene Nolac, secretary.
The herald., 1898-01-24
Gladstone's Health

CANNES, Jan. 23.-Mr. Gladstone is
feeling better today and attended the
service this morning at the English
church. A telegram Of inquiry as to his
health was received from the queen.
The herald., 1898-01-24
Davis Resigned

OAKLAND, Jan. 23.-At the close of
morning services at the Central Chris
tan church today the resignation of the
Rev. Edwards Davis, the pastor, was
read and accepted.
The herald., 1898-01-24
Undelivered Telegrams

There are undelivered kilograms at the
office OF the Western Union Telegraph
company for S. c. Narramore, A. G.
Clark J. 2. Currey and Miss Selma Lux.
The herald., 1898-01-24
Sanden Electric Go.

2O415 S. Broadway, cor. Second St., Los
Angeles, Cal.
Office hours to g.; evenings 7 toS;
Sundays, 10 to l.
Or. Sanden's Electric Truss Cures Rupture.
The herald., 1898-01-24
EVENTS OF TODAY

Los Angeles-"The Man From
Mexico"
acknowledgements"
orpheum-Vaudeville.
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six pay Cycling

PITTSBURG, Jan. 23-Everything is
in readiness. for the big 72-hour bicycle
race, which, begins at the Exposition
The herald., 1898-01-24

Nellie McHenry appears at the Los
Angeles theater on Thursday evening.
The advance sale opens this morning.
The herald., 1898-01-24

All prices OF wall paper greatly reduced.
= A Eckstrom. sN South Spring street.