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The herald., 1898-02-17
GEORGE M. SMITH DEAD
superintendent of Street Sprinkling
Dies of Heart Disease

George M. Smith. superintendent OF
street sprinkling. died last night at
o'clock at his late residence, 1921 Ingraham
street, of heart disease, after an illness OF
several weeks. His death was not unex-
pected, as he had been subject to attacks
of heart failure and during the past three
weeks he had been unable to attend to his
duties.
The deceased was native of New York
and was So years of age. He was an ex-
pert in mechanics, and for years held
responsible position at Springfield, Mass,
in the employ of the famous firm of pistol
makers, Smith & Wesson. He came to this
city in 1884, and for several years was a
member of the firm of Walker d Smith.
dealers in guns and sporting goods. Later
he was in the employ of an oil company at
Ventura. In February. 1897, he was elect
ed street sprinklng superintendent which
position he held at the time of his death.
He leaves a widow and daughter, residing
in this city, and son, who is resident
of Springfield, Mass.
The funeral will take place Friday at 2
o'clock from the First NJ. E. church. and
The herald., 1898-02-17
IN FEMALE ATTIRE
The Wearing of It Causes the Arrest of
Negro

H. w. Lippman (colored), who conducts
a tailoring establishment at 319 West Sixth
street, wanted to make an old flame who
had gone over to a rival jealous last night
and in order to do SO dressed himself in
feminine attire and started for negro
church festival. At Sixth and Broadway
he was arrested on charge of imperson-
ating a woman and sent to the police sta
ton. There he begged to be released, say
ing that he did not know that 1t was un-
lawful to assume skirts in lieu of trousers
When searched it was found that he had
a complete female outfit on, even includ-
ing lingerie and silk garters. The mans
story was so plausible that he was allowed
to depart, but there was nothing for him
to do but to resume feminine attire or else
go home in a barrel. An officer escorted
the chrome home.
The herald., 1898-02-17

it has to be thrown away. as 1t cannot
stand the test. BY doubling up the ca
pacity of the mills they might, in few
months, supply enough for our ships, but
then our fleet Is very small 1t Is very
serious thing to this country"
BUILDER SCOTT
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 16.-Irving NJ.
Scott, vice-president and general mana
ger of the Union iron works of this city,
which built the battleship Oregon, upon
learning of the loss of the Maine, said:
while it is impossible, with the facts
at hand, to give any definite reason for
the accident, there are several conditions
which may have occurred, any one of
which might account for the destruction
of the vessel. For instance, a fire in the
coal bunkers, where they abut against
the magazine, might have heated the par
tiuons sufficiently to explode the powder
In the magazine.
THAT the explosion was not in the
boiler rooms is evident, for the ship was at
rest, and all her steaming capacity was,
therefore, under full control.
1T might have occurred In the guncotton
magazine from the vessels torpedoes. II
such was the case. 1t would readily account
for the sinking Of the monster vessel.
IA torpedo fastened underneath her bot
tom might have caused the same results,
and while 1t is natural. under the existing
condition of affairs between this country
| and Spain, that some enthusiastic Spaniard
| might have occasioned 1t, or that some
equally enthusiastic rebel. with the idea
of aggravating the relations between
| Spain and the America might. have done
it, yet the very meager reports SO far re-
ceived and the specific request of the
Names commander that Judgment be sus-
pended indicate that the calamity was
more probably due to some utterly unfore-
seen accident on board the ship herself"
OVER HEATED COAL
| SAN DIEGO. Feb. 16.-The news of the
disaster to the battleship Maine was re-
ceived among naval officers here with
much interest, but caused little excite
ment. No significance is attached to the
fact that the ship was in a Spanish port
at the time Of it's occurrence
1t is generally conjectured by its officers
that the explosion was occasioned by
overheating of the forward ten-inch mag.
azine, which in the Maine is Immediately
| forward of the boilers on the starboard
side and surrounded by coal bunkers 70,
protection. 1t is probable that fire broke
out in one of these bunkers and before
being discovered communicated the neces
sary heat to the magazine. When fully
i equipped for service the ten-inch maga
zine of the Maine contains besides twent,
tons OF powder in ten-inch charges fou
war heads for eighteen-inch torpedoes
each containing 120 pounds of gun cotton
Only a very large amount of explosiv'
such as this could have produced the re
ported result.
i Orders are expected for both the Monte
rey and Monadnock to sail for San Fran
cisco in few days, but nothing definit
Is known Of the future movements Q
. either vessel.
4 FEARS TREAcHERx
I MINNEAPOLIS. Feb. Ex-senator But
Ter of North Carolina, now in M{nneapoli
attending the session OF the Populist atat
central committee II inclined toSvtew th
loss Of the Maine ~ tho result Of tr9afher1
.1hs aet 4 nl2xtn9 m X ys1s . -
The herald., 1898-02-17
Newport's Celery Fields

SANTA ANA, Feb. 1.-THE excursion to
Newport and the celery fields rendered by
President McFadden and the chamber of
commerce yesterday was a huge success.
Fully 400 persons took advantage of the
facilities offered and went 10 view the ia
NOUS Teat land with its wonderful pro-
ducfs. The new road branches off at New
port Beach and runs parallel to the ocean
for several miles. when it turns and runs
inland 10 Smeltzer's station which is To-
Gated in the midst of the celery ranches.
After long enough stop there for every
one to view the celery fields the train re-
turned 10 town.
The herald., 1898-02-17

selling-Mrs. Shade, 92; Geo. Palmer, "a;
Mamie c., 81; Heidelberg, 81; Imp Devils s
Dream, 81; Adam Andrew, 81; Metaire, 80;
Veragua, 105; Rey Del TERRA, 107; Coda,
107; Paul Pry, 107; Don Clarencio, 107; Can't
Dance, 1O7; Collins, 100; Sly, 102.
Fifth race, seven-eighths of a mile. purse
Lincoln, H., 1Ol; Lord Marmion, 107; Ace,
Ill; Roche, ia; Senator Bland, III; Flash
light, III.
Sixth race, eleven-sixteenths of mile,
selling-Valencienne, 100; Allie Belle, 100;
The Ace, 1O2; Amelia Fonso, los; Don't
Skip Me, 105; Saticoy, 105; Howard, 107;
Fly, 107; Don't Know, 107; Sport McAllis-
ter. 10; r. o. Ban, ITO; Lone Princess, 110;
Clear Fast.
The herald., 1898-02-17
Hobos Coralled

CHINO, Feb. 16.-Five hobos were
caught in their own trap the other morn
ing. They had been hanging around the
Southern Pacific depot for some time,
bothering Agent George Slusher and max
ing threats of doing him up. On Tuesday
night Mr.. Slusher left an empty box car
unlocked purposely for them. The next
morning before daylight he quietly locke ed
the car door and had his game securely
Gagged. Deputy Grumb!ing gathered them
in, and Justice Rhodes gave them each 8!
days on the county rock pile.
The herald., 1898-02-17
EXPLOSION ECHOES
Sailors Insist There Was No Internal
Trouble


JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Feb. IA spec
ial to the Times-Union and Citizen from
Key West, Fla, says:
The steamer Olivette arrived here tonight
with large number of the wounded and
many other survivors of the Maine dis
aster. The officers were, as rule, reticent
and followed in line with their chief,
Sigsbee. in saying that the cause Of the
explosion could only be ascertained by
divers, but many Of the sailors were out
spoken in their declaration of belief that
the explosion was a deep-laid plot OF the
Spaniards. They are greatly mcensed
against the Havana people. who have
shown them small courtesy, who look upon
their presence as q national anront, ano
who have published anonymous circulars
captioned Down With Americans" They
believe that the authors OF such expressed
cowardly hatred would not hesitate In ter
rible vengeance, such as the blowing up OF
the Maine.
These sailors, acquainted with the drills
discipline and ensemble of man-of-war,
pooh-pooh the idea of an internal expio'
sion as the last thing to be thought OF.
TALK OF TORPEDO
KEY WEST, Fla, Feb. 16.-The CORE
snondent of the Associated Press has beer
assured In q reliable quarter that capt
sigsbee is under the impression tnat I'M
warship Maine was blown up by o noatini
torpedo, and that he has communicate
his Impressions to washington. asking
the same time that the navy department
appoint naval engineers and mechanics Y
Investigate the explosion. y
The Plant line steamer Olivette did no
| leave Havana until 8 o'clock this after
noon, and did not reach here until shortl.
after 10 o'clock
RED CROSS WORK
NEW YORK. Feb. ls.-The following in
structions have been cabled to Miss Clar'
| barton. president of the American Re-
Cross, now at Havana:
..save, neither trouble nor expense +
| render every possible assistance to ou
i wounded sailors.
CRuIsER6' MOVEMENTS
4 KEY WEST, Fla, Feb. 10-The Unite
Il etates cruiser New York. with Admira
il Sicard on board. reached San Hey, eigh
4 miles out. this evening and anchored. 6h
Y " oEasEsq hsrs e snpplx the e.11x !x2z
The herald., 1898-02-17
He Found a Room

T. B. Clements of San Diego arrived in
the city last night with more fire water
under his belt than he could conveniently
carry. He engaged q hack at the Santa
Fe depot and ordered the driver to take
him to a hotel. At the Ramona, Hollen-
beck and Nadeau he was refused a room,
and then the hackman demanded his pay.
Clements not only refused to pay for his
ride, but cursed the hackman in such Wig
orous American that hewas at once hauled
to Hotel de Glass and booked for disturb
ing the peace. When searched at the
police station $40 in gold was found on his
person.
The herald., 1898-02-17
ON THE TURF
lightweight Riders Fail to Spoil the
Coast Record

OAKLAND, Feb 16.-Paul Griggs beat
Libertine. Howard Mann and Robair In the
Bostonians' special today ana ran tne mle ~
from wire to wire In 1894. AS all the
starters carried but ninety pounds, It was wa
expected that the coast record or f;SsA
would be equaled or beaten. The afternoon,
however, was not altogether favorable FOR
q record breaking performance, as light
wind swept across the track. Results;
Six furlongs-Sing Wing won. Scintillaee
second, Rosa third; time, 1;l6h.
Four furlongs-E Come won, Semicoion
second, Rainier third; times :491s
One mile. selling-Go TO Bed won. High
land Ball second. Charlotte M. third;
time, 1:41h. ;.
Mile and a quarter, Oakland handicap,
purse s1OO0-Argentina won, Ostler Joe Sec
ond. Palomacita. third; time 2:0Ih,
Mile, Bostonian special. purse s4Oo-Paul
Griggs won, Libertdne second' Howard
Mann third; time, 1:3sls.
Six furlongs-Town Topics won, Rava-
lette second, Flanders, third; time, 1;lSl3.
The herald., 1898-02-17
A LIVELY SIEGE
HOTEL REDoNDo ATTACKED By
THE BEACH COMPANY
Manager Dunham With an Empty Re-
volver Held the Fort-A Differ
ence About the Lease

REDONDO. Feb. 16.--Hotel Redondo was
the scene OF what might have been very
serious matter this morning, when H. b
Ainsworth of the Redondo Beach company,
by number of the employees
of the company. broke into the Redondo
hotel during Mine Host Dunham's alb
sence. Upon Mr.. Dunham's return to the
hotel he made things lively for time, and
Notwithstanding the heavy odds against
him, managed, with the aid of an un-
loaded revolver, to oust the company con-
tingent, and up to this writing still holds
the fort. The disagreement was in refer
ence to lease of the hotel between the
beach company and Mr.. Dunham-
The herald., 1898-02-17
EXPENSIVE ADVANTAGES
venturans Are Concerned as to Their
Municipal improvements

VENTURA. Feb. 1s.-A spirited session
of the town board OF trade was held last
night. The leading points discussed were
fireproof buildings within the hre limits
and information that would guide the
board in fixing water rates. Ex-Town
Trustee E. NJ. Jones asked permission to
erect composite building of lath, plaster
and iron. A vote failed to receive the nee
essary four-ifths. Then came discussions
relative to some of the peculiar phases
that unite the water. light and ice corpora
tions and concerning the salaries paid to
individuals who are supposed to run the
city's affairs on an economic basis Trus-
tee Shaw read from a filed statement as to
the large amount of money the town was
called upon to pay in the last year.
The herald., 1898-02-17
Holmes Bound Over

SANTA ANA, Feb. 16.-The preliminary
examination of c. M. Holmes, who is
charged with assault with a deadly wea-
pom upon C. II. Calmer, discharged en-
ployee, was held yesterday before Justice
S. D. McKelvy of Garden Grove. District
Attorney West appeared for the prosecu-
ton and E. e. Keech represented the de-
fendant. After examining a number of
witnesses for both parties Justice Nc
Kelvy ordered Holmes to be bound over
10 the superior court for trial.
The herald., 1898-02-17
BURGLARS BUSY

RIVERSIDE, Feb. 16.-Burglars are still
operating in this city. They broke open
the house of s. M. Gutherie yesterday
evening and thoroughly ransacked the
place. A watch and quantity Of clothing
were taken. The burglary was reported
to the police soon after 1t occurred and the
blood hounds were set on the track of the
thieves, but they failed to locate them.
The herald., 1898-02-17
HAYS High Price

RIVERSIDE, Feb. 16.-Hay has taken a
great jump upwards in the ranching por-
ton of Riverside county in the past few
days and present indications incline to the
belief that the highest prices have not
been reached as yet A Hemet rancher
who was here today states that buyers
from Los Angeles and other points have
been in that section for some days buying
hay, and that they are offering from So
to $3.50 per ton for hay on the cars.
The herald., 1898-02-17
KANSAS PACIFIC SALE
WIPES OUT THE DEBT DUE THE
GOVERNMENT
Two More Sections Of Road to Be Sold.
The Reorganizers Ready
10 Bid

TOPEKA. Kan. Feb. 16.-The gov
ernment lien on the Union Pacific Rail-
road in Kansas was wiped out at the
Union Pacific station in this city. The
Kansas Pacific road was bought in by
Alvin w. Krech. representing the Re-
Organization Committee. for $6.30S.00V.
There was no competition at the sale.
Mr.. Krech was the only bidder.
Mr.. Krech waited until Judge w. d.
Cornish finished reading the long drawn
out decree Of foreclosure, and then quiet.
said: fw
ION the part of the Reorganization
Committee I bid $6.303. 900 for the road"
Ten feet away the bid was not heard.
but II, was one OF the final steps In the
big railroad deal. Judge Cornish then
repeated the amount.
II am offered $6.30S. 900 for this prop
erty by Mr.. Alvin w. Krech, represents
ing the REORGANIZATION Committee"
said he. Are there any other bid
ders?
There being no other bidders. de-
clare this property described in the de-
cree sold to Mr.. Alvin w. Krech. on the
part Of the Reorganization Commit
tee."
The party will leave Topeka after the
sale tomorrow and go to Salina, where
Friday the third sale will take place.
This will be the sale of the Middle Di-
vision of the road. distance OF 2b4
miles, under a special mortgage.
Mr.. Krech will buy In the property,
paying the upset price Of $5,so0,000.
On Saturday the entire line OF the
Kansas Pacific, from Kansas city to
Denver, will be formally sold at the
Union Pacific station in North Topeka
This will be under the consolidation
mortgage. and the upset price will be
| So, 600 900.
The herald., 1898-02-17
BURGLARS ABROAD
But Singularly Unsuccessful in Their
Various Attempts

SANTA BARBARA, Feb. 16.-Three
burglaries were committed in Santa Bar
bara last night, but in all cases the burg
lars found little to reward them for their
trouble.
The first reported was in the bicycle
shop Of John Prechel, ON State street,
above Carrillo. The robbers removed the
window sticks from side window, and
taking out the sash, had no difficulty in
reaching the interior. They missed the
cash drawer in some way, and all they
took was two razors, the poorest in q case
that contained several others. Various
drawers were ransacked, but nothing se-
cured. 80
The herald., 1898-02-17
Swedish Polar Expeditions

Sweden will send two scientific expedt-
tions to Spitzbergen next summer. One
under Mr.. Jaderin will try to measure
degree of longitude; the other, under Prof.
Nathorst, the palaeontologist. viii examine
the waters to the west of the ISLANDS.
Prof. Nathorst has engaged the steamer
Antartic and takes a staff of seven scientific
men with him. He will steam along the west
coast OF Spitzbergen. then nortneest
toward Kink Karls Land and Gillisland.
taking deep-sea soundings and collecting
natural history specimens.
The herald., 1898-02-17
LOST A HORSE
Ed Carter Hired the Animal and Failed
to Return It

Ed Carter was brought to the police
station last night by p. +. Patterson,
owner Of a livery stable at 1858 Figueroa
street, who charged him with embezzle-
ment. Carter had hired a horse and buggy
from the stables yesterday at noon, agree
ing to return at o'clock. He did not return
and Patterson started to look for him. He
found him drunk and asleep in a, barber
shop near the River station. Carter
claimed to have turned the rig over to
one Arkell, who agreed to return it. The
horse and buggy could not be found, and
unless 1t is recovered this morning a
charge of horse stealing will be placed
against Carter.
The herald., 1898-02-17
Lost His Teeth

d. j. Londreville was brought to the re-
ceiving hospital last night suffering from
a severe wound In the chin. He claimed
that he tripped on some boards at First
and Los Angeles streets and falling. cut
his chin in such a manner that seven
stitches were taken in 1t. Nearly all his
lower teeth were knocked out by the fall.
The herald., 1898-02-17

offico adpoining the Prechel shop. but
found nothing worth taking away
The office OF Humphrey & Cos planning
mill, at the corner OF Chapala and Gotta
streets, was also opened, the door being
forced. No articles of any value are miss
Ing
The herald., 1898-02-17

q. Engstrom, California. 80; Edward W.
Holmes, Stanford. 'ss; Russ Avery, CALI
fornia. ~. and Roy p Rice. STANFORD, w.
The herald., 1898-02-17

Men and women have more faitn IN eacn
other than they have IN their own SEX
Chicago News.
The herald., 1898-02-17

Divorce-A decree that releases man
from the bargain-counter necktie napit.-
Chicago News.
The herald., 1898-02-17
MUST COME DOWN

the interment will be in Rosedale ceme-
terry.
The herald., 1898-02-17
PERSONAL

Mrs. A. II. Nsidis. who has been east
~ pest ~ Wepths xatQrre1. q Nm h1ino
The herald., 1898-02-17


San Diego wanna new city hail. Above shown the design
The herald., 1898-02-17
FEARS TRUACHERY

: MINNEAPOLIS. Feb. 16.--senator But
Ter of North Carolina, now In Minneapolis
attending the session Of the Populist state
central committee, II inclined to view the
loss Of the Maine - tho result Of trsaeherY.
.sThe aet 1 bloWtng ~ \ yeeqlf n = }lt|
The herald., 1898-02-17

1t has to be thrown away. as it cannot
stand the test. BY doubling up the ca
pacty of the mills they might. in few
months, supply enough for our ships, but
then our feet is very small 1t Is very
serious thing to this country"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-01
STOCKS AND BONDS.

New York, November Bottle market
for stocks in Wall Street hinged very
largely to-day on the financial situation
abroad. Berlin was again evidently the
source of the pressure for accomm0da-
ton and it's urgent needs resulted in the
sympathetic hardening of the rates for
money at London and Paris, call money
at London rising to 3 per cent. The
price of gold bars rose an additional frac-
ton in London, but gold to the amount
of $3,640,000 was withdrawn from the
Bank of England. Of this amount ST..
100000 was shipped to the United States
and the rest went to Germany. The en-
gagement for the United States was the
outcome of the recent tendency toward
lower rates for money at foreign cen
tres, which left SO narrow a margin OF
profits on the withholding Of the ex
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-01

change which is constantly accommodating
Mt New York as result of the continued
heavy exports of merchandise that the
movement of gold is necessary to meet
the obligations. The rise in the money
rate in London yesterday again affected
a margin of profits ON loans made abroad
and the result was seen in rise III
sterling exchange in New York rejecting
Il renewed demand for investment i'll
sterling which will necessarily put an
end to the gold movement for the pres
ent. The effect of the tightening money
markets abroad was to throw a burden
of liquidation ON the local stock marker.
the international stocks showing greatest
weakness. In view of the large German
holdings of Northern Pacific it was nat
ural that this stock should be most af-
fected.
The later strength in the market ra-
dated from Union Pacific. Sugars
strength was due to the rumors of con-
solidation with the Glucose Company.
Rubber stocks made the usual response
to the prevailing gum shoe weather.
General Electric advanced on belief of Il
pending disbursement of accumulated
dividends on the preferred stock. The rise
in Manhattan was unexplained. The de-
clines were largely recovered but the
days net changes were decidedly mixed.
The bond market was irregular i'll SYM
pathy with stocks but business was
fairly large and well distributed. Total
sales $3,375,000.
United States 2's advanced Il in the
bid price.
The total sales of stocks were 423,7OO
shares, including: Atchison preferred, 3D.
$50; Central Pacific, $685. Hooking Val
ley, 7,745; Chicago. Burlington and Gum
cy, 5000; Louisville and Nashville, T.
965; Manhattan, 20.620; Metropolitan
Street Railway, $500; Missouri Pacific,
Z All: Missouri. Kansas and Texas, ~;
Northern Pacific, 1880; Rock Island,
6.772: st. Louis and Southwestern, d.
$50; St Paul, 1926; Southern Railway
preferred, 5000; Union Pacific preferred,
1926: American Tobacco, 81, 105; Peo-
pies Gas. 6,705: General Electric, 6,461;
National Linseed Oil, $3.50; American
Sugar 42,440; United States Rubber, 9
2S5; Chicago Great Western, 5,1S5.