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LOS ANGELES DAILY HERALD. VOL. XXVII. PACIFIC COAST. Robbers' Roost with Thirty Thieves Discovered. WHAT PORTER ASHE BAYS. The Tratu Robbers—A Jury (Joes Back on Itself— Expensive , Shanjrhaing. Associated Press Dispatches to tho Herald Baked. Crrr, Cal., May 2 —Deputy Sheriff Andy Newman, who has been searching for cix weeks for two horse thieves, by accident came upon a ton deEvous of horse and cattlo thieves. It is located in Idtibo at the confluence Of the Orand Rondo river with the Snake, about two hundred miles east of Baker City. There he found an organ ized band of refugees from tho law, numbering twenty-iiva or thirty men, well armed amd equipped. Horses aad cattle which are stolon in southeastern Oregon are hidden there and then driven East. Being alone be could make no arrests. A STSjBBOBN JIIBT- Titer Object to their on n Verdict and Trr Again. Oakland, May 2 —The cose of Wal ter B. Todd, viho waa indicted for for gery of the will of John Morton Todd, under which he waa to receive 1540,000, was given to the jury Saturday. They failed to agree and were locked up with instructions to return a sealed verdict, if they came to an agreement before this moruing. The verdict was presented yesterday and the- jury was released. The verdict waa opened to-day and found to be "guilty." A poll of the jurors was demanded, when W. A. king, one of the jurors.refnsed to assent to the verdict. The Judge agnin odercd the jury to retire for deliberation. FOUND GUILTY. The jury in tho Tood will, forgery case, returned a verdict again this after noon, of guilty. tVI f.Dl'.mtls RESOLUTIONS. Expression of Attitude on the Debrla Uuestlon. Marysville, Cal., May 2.—The di rectors of tha Anti-Debris Association and their Advisory Committee of Forty, to-day unanimously adopted the follow- Wherfas, It is continually reiterated by hydraulic miners and their organs, notwithstanding the repeated assertions to tho contrary by the Auti-Debris Asso ciation of the Sacramento valley, that our people are' hostile to all kinds of mining and that we intend to enjoin the quartz and drift miners; therefore, be it I'esolved, OacH moro, by the Direct ors of the Anti Debri-* Association and their Advisory Committee, that we have no quarrel or cause of aotion against quartz mining, and none against drift tniciug, when legitimately conducted, as In ti*e past. ORAND OFIB.I COITIINts. Arrangements IHnde to Opeu at flaasard's Pavilion. ' San Francisco, May 2.—Mr. O. G. Weyse, of Los Angeles, has beeu in this city two er three days, negotiating with the National Opera Company, and to day signed the contiact by which he personally guarantees the company about |20,000 for live performances of grand opera at tbe Pavilion, beginning May I 6 h. The National Opera Company agrees ou its part to produce its opera in tho same mcgnificent style which has characterize 1 the series of brilliant oper atic representations in San Francisco, Masters. McLean and Lehmau are at tending to the local business arrange ments, and report the utmost interest in all circles over the coiniug season of American Opera. The Coining- Hallroad. San Francisco, May 2.—To-day as surance bas been given that work will commence on tbe extension of tha rail road from Templeton toward thU city, as soon as the graders have reached Banta Barbara, which was expected this week. The road will cross the range by Cuesta Pass, entering the uorthern part of the city. Confidence man. San Lm On-gpo, May 2.— Lewis jjmith was arrested to-day on suspicion of borse stealing. lio purports to come from Fresno, and obtained some money on a check ou the First National Bank of Fresno for 5368. siyned by R. B. Hid well, wbiah the Banks here yesterday refuted to recognize. Smith is in jail, Porter Ashe in San Frauclsco, Ban Francisco, May 2. —Porter Ashe arrived here to-day from Los Angeles. He refused to say anything about his trouble with his wife, further than to remark that he was not satisfied with his ohild being in her custody; and he meant to exercise a father's right to plaoe it in better hands. Death ot a Hotel man. San Jose, May 2.—M. L. Douovan, proprietor of tbe Alameda hotel, in this oity, died suddenly yesterday. Douo van was an old aud respected citizen of thia oity, having heen in the hotel busi ness here for about twelve years. He waa about 50 years of age, The fuuetal took place this afternoon. Vlaalla City selection. V isa 11a, Cal., May 2.—-The city elec tion passed off quietly to-day. Three hundred and seventy-three votes were Soiled. The fight was centered on City larshal, there being three candidates in the field. From present indications it is thought that the entire Citizens' ticket is elected. Cost of Mhanffhalnsr. San Francisco, May 2.—Judge Saw yer to-day awarded $3,000 to Pelletier, the pilot who over a year ago libelled the British ship Oooidont for bringing him here from Liverpool, against Mb desire, wh'le nctiug as pilot for that vessel. Governor Offers Reward. Saceamknto, May 2.-—The Governor has off. red $250 for the arrest and con viction of the murderer of J. J. Klsmpf, wno was assassinated here during laat month. Alii, tU'IET AT SEATTLE. The raiiitia uuiu-d owl »»««• «« Disturbance. BxATTLa, W. T„ May 2.—The tily le perfectly quiet and there is iio appro h :n»iou of trouble of any kind. For a time prior to May Ist there bod been rumors afloat that an attempt to expel tho Chinese would be made on that day. These rumors, however, could not be traced to any reliable source. As tbe day in ciitestion approached they were almost forgotten, aud the action.of Gov ernor Sample in calling out the militia Saturday evening surprised and mystified everybody, and naturally created much alarm. The troops responded promptly to tbo oall, and within an hour after the ordor was received companies 1), X and V of the First rcgiraont wore assembled »i the armories and ready to perform any duty. Company B was kept on duty all night. The other companies being dis missed, no dis'.urbance whatever oc curred. During the night and early Sunday morning company B was alto dismissed. It has been learned tbat Governor Semplo acted on information furnished by United States Attorney White, who had become alarmed at tbe floating rumors and had sent several alarming telegrams to tho Governor. Inquiry among the leaders of tha labor movement hero, developed the fact that there is no iniontion to repeat tho at tempt to exp-l Chinese. Work is plenty and all are satisfied with their situations. Half pro. fessional agitators keep the public feel ing somewhat excited, but they have no apparent followers. Sheriff Cociierane declares his ability to maintain order in any emergency. Everything is now as peaceful as could be- desired. Assoelnted Press Dispatches to the TtMMi»i Desvks, May 2,—At the annual meeting of the Board of Directors of tbo Deo ver and Rio Grande Railroad held at the Windsor Hotel to-day, tho res ignation of Presidout W. S. Jackson, which was sent in some weeks ago, was accepted. David H. Moffat, Jr., Presi dent cf the First National Bank, of this city, was unanimously chosen tv succeed him. Resolutions thanking Mi. Jackson for his creditable) aud efficient manage ment since tbe reorganization wore retd, presented and adopted. Mr. Moffat was re-elected a Director |»nrt Walter S. Chessman, MM , oliosen Dirce'.or to till vacancy caused by the resignation of ' Mr. Jackson. Immediatt !y Rt'tor his <lcc tiou Mr. Moffat appointed 8. T. Smiih, General Superintendent of the Kansus I'icttie, and General Mana ger on tho Deuver and Uio Grande. All the old" officers of the. road were reap pointed. The Directors start to itiaj.ect the road to morrow morning. •nil. noli•»•«»> boom. Three Haiidred Sstwcclns* no to ••alt Lake "to Stay." JOHN ttni.VAMArs WINS. Judge sawyer ItenderN a Wash Houae Opinion. ■San- Francisco, May 2.—This morn ing Judge Sawyer decided the habeas corpus caso of Sam Keo in favor of the Chinaman. Sain Kee is a laundryman, doing business iv Napa, who kept bis wash-house in operation iv defiance cf au ordinance cf the city prohibiting all persons, whita and Mongolian, from carrying on a public laundry within cer tain limits under a penalty of $100 fine and imprisonment. Judge Sawyer's ruling was as follows: "There is noth iug tending in Ihe slightest degree to show that this laundry is in fact a nuis ance, and uncontradicted allegations of petitioners are that it is not. So far at appears, it is odlv mado a nuisance by Ihe arbitrary declaration of the ordin ance, and it is beyond the power of the Common Council, by its simple fiat, to make that a nuisance which U uot so iv fact. The ordinance is held to be void, Chattanooua, Term., May B,—Three hundrod Norwegian emigrants passed through this city last night for Salt Lake wbither they go to join the Mormon col onies in tho West. They came by way of Norfolk, and are the most respectable looking emigrants that have arrived in this city for many days. Tho party is composed of men, women and cbildreu and teem intelligent. They nre well dressed and seem to have money. Yakev seemed to regard Utah aa possessing a;l the riches of the promised laud. They are accompanied by several Mormon elders who have been in Norway on a proselyting tour. Many of them do not seem to understand the polygamous na ture of Ihe Mormon faith, and sorao of Ihe women, when told they were liable to become wives of men already wedded, opened their eyes and stated they would not eubmit to suoh a proceeding. Many of them have probably been deluded into coming to America and espousing the Mormon faith. as being in contravention of the Consti tution of the United Slates, and the prisoner is ordered to be discharged." DON'T LIKE I l.i:t lil.\M>. 'A asbinffi «•>• Territory Delegate Not Suited with Him. New York:, May 2. -The Sun says that before Icav'mg New York for the Pacilie Coast, a few days ago, Charles Stewart Voorhces, tbo Democratic Dele gate from Washington Territory in the last and in the present Congress, ex pressed vary fre-ely his disgust with Cleveland and tho policy of his adminis tration. The charges which ho makes includes matters such as smothering the Idaho bill, the Beecher appointment, and the support given by the Democratic admin stration to tbe Republican Gov ernor of Washington Territory iv the unconstitutional proceedings at Seattle at the time of the anti-Chinese excite meut. new < in vi ii i liti m i:. carpenters Disaffected al I'ori lund, Oregon. Portland, May 2 —Thia afternoon the cornerstone of the new First Pres byterian cburch, at Tenth and Alder streets, was hid with imposing cere monies. The structure will costb'tween $125,000 and $150,000 aud will bo the finest chnrch building ou the coast north of San Francisco. CARPENTERS DISSATISFIED, The dissatisfaction brewing amoug the carpenters in this oity camo to the surface this morning. They have been receiving $3 a day of ten hours, and struck fur $3 and nine hours. Out of obout 200 carpenters at work 170 eiuit. One of the largest contractors in the city said to-nght that all will be at work tigain within forty-eight hoars on the terms asked by them. He Skips with nineteen Thous and Dollars. Long Isi.and, N. V., May 2.—At a 1 ite hour last night Justice Bradon issued a warrant for tbe arrest of Disiriot At torney Thos. §*, Me-Gowan, on com plaint of Supervisor Van Ness, of New ton, who charges McGowan with mis appropria ion of tho town fund-). Mc- Gowan is believed to have gone to Cana da, Ho left here on Saturday iv the afternoon, and did not return. The ac tual amount of his defalcation, to far as known, ia $18,000. Til HI.IX. THE HA II.■!«> Ml HOBHEHS. Detectives' Operations In Ari zona— Reticence to the Press. Benson, A. T., May 2.—A reporter has just interviewed a promineut officer now in this town hunting for the train robbers and evidence against them. The greatest caution ia being exercised about gii'iug any uews to tbe press, but enough was gleaned to justify the opinion that good clues were being followed up, and that their field of operations were growing larger. It is generally conceded, however, that a majority of the bandits ara iv the Terri tory, probably at Tucson, but it is strongly suspected, that two or more have succeeded in getting ont of Arizona. Much crcdecco is being plac ed fin the value of tbe letter found in San Francisco which is proving a good tracer. Said letter is now in the hands of the authorities in this Territory. TRAIN BOBBEHB. Detectives Say They Are Not la Tucson. San Francisco, May 2.—Detective J, N. Thatcher, of Wells, Fargo & Com pany, who was sent from here to Tucson trace up thePapago train-robbers, sent to the following disputon to-day to the Company's headquarters in this city: "Tucson, Ariz. No tangible olue to the Irain-robbers, Clue here has been exploded." Postal Clerk Appointed. San Francisco, May 2.—Luke Fay, of Ibis city, has been, by Postmaster- General Vilan.appoiotod additional Kail way Postal Clerk on the route between San Francisco and Los Angeles, Earthquake at Hucnenie. UrjENEME, Cal,, May 2.—Four slight ■hocks of earthquake were felt here to day at I. It, The second was stronger than tbe first, or nil the rest. Grand Concert. The many lovers of good music should not fail to attend the grand con cert to be given at tho Trinity M. E. Church, South, Friday evening, May 6th, for the benefit of the Central Bap tist church. Many of tbe leading pro fessional aa well as amateur musicians have volunteered to assist. A choioe programme has been arranged and a grand musical treat is assured all who attend. Tho following well-known artists have kindly volunteered to assist at tbe grand concert: Mrs. W. E. Bee son, Miss A. Frances George, Miss Lelia Breed, Miss Belle Pendleton, Sopranos; Miss Miunie Hanoe, contralto; Miss Israel, violinist; Mr. Al. M. Hawthorne, baritone; Mr. Frank Fanning, Mr. Harry Wyatt, Dr. E. C. Manning, Mr. C. Pendleton, Angel City Quartette; I'rof. A. J. Stamm, organ; Louis nome, oellois'. North Main Street. A large number of oitizens want to know whoso fault it is that Sanchez street has not been widened and graded as North Main street? There is no ob jection to the work, all tho publications nave been made according to law and people are being killed on Sau Fernando street beoanse this street has not been made properly passable. This question will have to be answered by somebody. TUESDAY MORNING, MAY 8, 1887.-TEN PAGES. EASTERN A Coal Oil Explosion caaiti the Fatality. Between three and four o'clock yester day afternoon, a can of coal oil exploded killing the buby of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Krhart and seriously, if not fatally burn ing Mrs. James Baird, at No. 539 Chavez street. From tho testimony at tho Cor oner's imprest held yesterday evening it was shown that tho accident occurred about as follows: Mr. and Mrs. Krhart occupy one half of the double house, No. !)."» Chavez street, Bnd Mr. and Mr*. Baird the other portion. Recently the whole of the Krhart family with the exception of the parents have been sick with the mfasles, and one boarder ia also efficted with the same disease. Two or the Krhart children are still iv bed and Mrs. Krhart was obliged to at tend to some washing, iv oonsiquence of which she gave her baby to Mra. Baird to take cure of while she was busy. Mrs, Baird with the baby la her arms, tried to put two pies ou a ahelf over tbe stove on which was •landing a coal oil van. In doing *9 her elbow knocked the OOtl oil con iff tbo shelf ou to tbe stove where it Instantly exploded, tbe burning oil saturating the dress of Mrs. Baird and the clothes of the baby. Mrs. Btird attempted to extinguish the flamei about the baby with her but be ing unable to do so ran streaming into the back yard where her husband and Mrs. Kliza Whitham went to her assist ance and after aome hard work sue cceJed in putting out the fire. By this time the baby was fatally burned and Mrs. Bdrd was also badly burned about the breast, face neck and arms. The baby died about an hour afterwards, and at a lata hour list night Mrs. Baird was delirions. it is ceriain tbat the ohild inhaled 'ho flumes, as its mouth and tongue were badly buraed. Il is thought tbat Mrs. Baird also in haled the flames ts her condition was so serious. The Coroner s jury returned a verdict of accidental death. An Important Election of Railroad Presidents. A DEFAULTING ATTORNEY Eccentric High Bridge Jumpers. Pie-Historic Statue lor America—Prize Right. Long Brack ia now looking up in a lively manner. The beauties of tbat town are being rapidly appreciated. Over £40,000 worth of property was sold there last woe k. Complaint is made that a nuisance exists io.ao alley between Philadelphia street and Rosa" ssrset, where a lot cf the vilest garbage ia rotting and pollut ing the air. Justlso Austin yesterday fined tbe deaiurß of the faro garni captured ou Saturday ni,'kt $50 k.cli, and the gamblers $20 and $15, according to whether they appeared or nut. A garbage wagon stood yesterday for it long time, about 11 o'clock, in front of tbe Nndo restaurant on Sp4»g Btreet. The btench was intolerable aaid prevent ed customers from visiting that place. The charges sgainst R. Porter Ashe and his brother, Sidney Aahe, for carry ing concealed weapons, were dismissed yesterday, tho Distriot Attorney stating tbat there was oot sufficient evidence to einrict. The dust on Upper Maiu and Son Fer nando street-i yesterday was territio. Thousands of people w era arriving and departiog by over fifty trains 61 oars, while a thousand teams were receiving and delivering goods in a blinding dust. Mr. T. L. Mason, late of the Central Hotel at Pomona, has leased the Plan ters' Hotel a t Anaheim, Mr. Mitchell retiring from the position of landlord, Mr, Mason is an experienced caterer to tho public pilate, and will donbtle a succeed in his now venture. Don't forget to road the grand de scription of the famous Magnolia Tract in the Herald to morrow. It ia one of the finest tracts on thg ooast, and ia a part of tbe beautiful colony of Ontario, on too new A. T. & S. F. railway, thirty miles east of Los Angeles. A LEIiAL DEt-AUETER. Yesterday evening, abaut 7 o'clock, a horso with a halter around its neck ran down Main street and was oaptured by Deputy Cmstable Sutter. While tbe horse was yet excited Deputy County Clerk Fanning.-* little boy ventured too near his heels and was kicked in the breast. Hia injuries are quite severe. He was taken tv his fa! tier's horn*. At about 5 o'clock yesterday after noon a bay team started on a run down Reqnena street. When opposite the Pioneer stables Thomas Bartley, fore man of the stables in trying to stop the team, was thrown down, and the wagon wheels passed over his body, ii juring him quite severely, but no bones were broken. P. P. Froelich stated yesterday that tho foreman of engine company No, 1 had preferred charges against him with tho Fire Commissioners for neglect of duly and visiting houses of prostitution, and that the board summarily dismissed him from the department. He stated tbat there was no truth iv the charges, aud tha,t he had served faithfully for over a year. TWO t'UOI.S. One Alive—Tito Olber Bead. Cincinnati, May 2.—This morning an unknown man'jumped off the suspension bridge and was drowned. Niagara, May 2.—This afternoon Steve Brodie, who has oneo jumped from tho Brooklyn bridge, made a jump from the Suspension Bridge and was picked up by a yawl, comparatively un injured. Sheriff Snodgrass. of Ventura, ia at tha St. Klmo. Robert Castle, of Collou, waa iv the oity yesterday on real estate business. Walter S. Maxwell arrived home yes terday from a business trip to San Fran cisco. America Wets a Relic. Washington, May 2.—Tho U. S. steamer Galena, hearing a prehistoric •tatue, secured at tho Easier inlands, hasarrivod at Alexandria, Va., nnd is now awaiting a favorable tide to reach the Navy Yard. Commander Chester oame on to this city this morning and notified tbe oilieera of the Smithsonian Institute of the arrival of the statuo, which is reportod to bo in excellent con dition. John X Buddington, Esq., of thla oity, is prepaiing to leave for a trip to Europe. David 8. McCurdy has been appointed Assistant Postmaster, vies W. H, Carr, resigned. Col. T. S. Harris, editor of the An telope Valley Newt, al Rosamond, Kern county, arrived iv the city last night. Hum! moves at Cleveland. Ci.evki.ani>, 0., May 2.— Jack Demp sey and Reddy Gallagher met to night at the Praukfort-streel Gymnasium. Six Isaac W. Lord, the father andynother of Lordsburg, was in the city yesterday. He is rushing the sale of lots iv his highland homo. Dr. L. B. Rodebush, the well-known mine owner at Ogilby station, went not th yesterday by the 1:30 train to San Franoisoo, from whioh plaoe he will proceed to Now York. rounds were fought with four-ounce gloves, the winner to take two-thirds and the loser one-third of the gate re ceipts. Two hundred spectators paid jss each to see it. Another Postofflce Candidate. Wahiunoton, May 2.—A new candi date for tho Los Angeles postofflce looms up in the person of C. E. Owen. The case, however, will not bo disposed of for the present. Postofflce at Sespe. Washington, May 2.—A petition has been reoeived here from Sespe, Ventura county, asking for the establishment of a postoffiso there. BURNED TO DEATH. Important Land Decision for San Uemardino. Mysteries of the Olsen Murder. Portland iv Forty Hours. Liquor Licensa Raised. Associated Press Dispatches to the Herald San Franoi»(!o, May 2.—The suit of the United States against John Hancock, was decided in favor of the defendant this morning in the Ciroait Court. Th c suit was brought to have the title to the Muscupiabie ranch, in San Berdardino oounty, declared void. The old Mexican grant was acknowledged to be good, but it was alleged that when tbe land was surveyed at the time the United States Patent was issued, 30,000 acres wero wrongfully include.l in this ranch, and tbat fraud and misrepresentation were used to secure tbe titltt. Thero are forty-nine persons who would be affected by a change iv the title at tho present time. It was shown in conrt that in stead of the ranch being too largo, as charged, the boundary line might have legally been run sobs to include a square league of land more than they do. No evidences of fraud were introduced, at id it was foond ti nt the Laud Office had carefully investigated the matter fifteen years ago, when the Patent was issued. RAILROAD STRATEGY . Tbe IJ. P. • extending Its Contrail as Eur as CUlcago. Chicago, May 2,-—The Times say: "It is rumored that tho development of the Union Pacific, under Mr. Potter's man agement, will cause certain extension and traffic arrangements which will virt ually give the system control of a line from Council Bluff* to Chicago. As the Atchison, Toptka and Santa Fc found itself hampered and blocked at the Mis souri River, where it was forced to yield up the freight it had gathered through out its territory, so with tbe Union Pacific, which is compelled to hand over to its rivals and competitors its business and feed their system with traffic which it secures in the West. It would be iv line with tho old policy of the general manager of the Burlington when he assumes the reins of the Union Pacific to bend his energies toward securing that desired Chicago outlet, lud cat on* point to a lease of the St. Paul and Omaha line. If de sired, Congressional action and legisla tion can be procured, and many opera tors are firmly grounded ia the belief that if it all goes well and the Union Pacific obligations to the government are clearly eleiined and rationally set tled, tweHc months will see th 3 scheme canied to a successful conclusion. News Notes. SnmctltlnaT of tbe History of Henry Metier!. Tkiiaohapi, Cal., May 2.—Henry Sieberl, supposed to be the man recently killed for Pete Olsen near Bakorsrield, lived in this vicinity in 1375. He kept the station on the Owen river road for about two years. He disappearoil from there and no one knew of his wherea bouts until now. He was a German and •rata here was about 26 or 28 years olel. Indignation is expressed here at tho way ho was killed. BELIEVkD TO BE THE REAL MAN. Bakersfield, May 2.—The memoran dum book and letters of M. H. Siekert required by the Corouer, were brought bore to night aud the ii quest will be resumed to-moirow. There are many here who still lirmly believo Hot tho dead man is Olsen. San Francisco, May 2.—The first train of the California and Oregou road, known as the Portland Express, whioh left here yesterday at 4 v. M., arrived at Hcrnbrook, the present terminus of the road, on time, 9:30 this morning, with thirty three passengers en route for Portland and points North. The through trip will be made iv forty hoars. Marvsvillk, Cal., May 2.—ln ac cordance with a vast raajoiiiy of voters, expressed at the recent election, the Board of Supervisors of Sutter county today ra'seel tbe rate of liquor license to two hundred dollar? pjr quarter. Thpj goes Inlo effect July first. CmcAfio, May 2.— Vice-President Potter, of the Union Pacifio, has offered to General Passenger Agent A. C. Dawes, of the Hannibal and St. Joe Kailroad, the place of General Manager e>f tbe Oregon Railway anil Navigation Company. Mr. Dawes will probably accept. Personal Mention. I Ire ni Louisville. Louisville, Ky., May 2.—The large warehouse of Brown, Johnson & Co,, on 14th and Maple streets, together with tbe nine-story grain warehouse of Stri don Bros,, adjoining, and freight cars loaded with grain was burned this mora* ing. Loss, #260,000. Increase of Freight Traffic. Chicago, May 2.—Shipments of Pa cific freight from Chicago have jumped from two and throe carloads to an aver age of twenty oars daily since the new rates were put into effect last week, The Courthouse Plans. Mr. I". E. Rowan, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, returned Sunday from the North. He ssys that tbe dif ferent plans for the new Courthouse which have been iv tbe hands of experts for a week past, will be returned here to-day and the Supervisors will make an award. Mr. Rowan is non committal but he atatos tbat the architect will lie a California man and he hopes that * he will be a Los Angeles man. In other words the plans of a Los Angeles man will be adopted and a home -nan will direot the building of our Courthouse, John P. Dunn, State Controller, is in the city. Mr, Dunn is one of the brainiest and most thoroughgoing Dem ocrats that the State of California boasts. Hia late eleolion proved that he is a man whose perso .al popolurily overshadows any ulterior influence that can be brought to bear against him. Mr. Dunn is not here for tho purpose of having our lands assessed at ten times their value, jas aome people seem to think. Telegrams remain uncalled for at the Western Union Telegraph oflioe, for want of proper address: 6. P. Clapp, Miss Sarah Harrington, M. W. Mel drom, K. B. iUugkt, Juda Rich, James W. Ruddock. GENERAL NEWS. A meeting tender the Antplcea of the Board ot Trade. Tho call for a meeting to be held at the Board of Trade rooms on Wednesday eveuing, May 4th, at 8 p. m. is one of tbe most important that has been isened by tbat organic ttion. AKTI-DSBJtIS RESOLUTION. Its object ia to enable our badness men, capitalists and others to hear Mr. Geo. P. Clapp, of Oakland, one of the moat competent rail makers on this coast, and who has had thirty-two years continuous experience in tbia line of bus iness- The purpose of Mr. Clapp's visit is to organize a company to erect and operute a nail factory and rdling mill, and is one that should receive the great est attention and favor from oar people. I.os Angeles, from the vast net-work of railroads of which she is in the center, is the Chicago or Kansas City of South ern California. Her position as tbe sup ply depot of all the vast territory sub ject to hir phenomenal railroad advan tages, is no longer denied, but tacitly admitted, and it is eminently in keeping with her commanding commercial posi tion that the wants of all thia great territory should be supplied from her factories and shops. There is not to day a manufacturing int(-rest,thatoffers a safer and more profitable investment than that of a 6rat class, thoroughly equipptd nail factory, and certainly not one that turns out a product in more universal demand. From an orange-box to n palace, nails are nocded in the building, and even our last resting place is rendered more secure and comfortable if the nails iv «ur coffin are straight goods. The immense development, taking place throughout SouthecMsAjelifoniia at this time, and the evi dence of its continuance during each suc ceeding year foreshadows a future for this industry surpassing that of any other, an 1 now is the time for business men to avail themselves of the oppor tunity of inaugurating this enterprise and ta reap the financial reward sure to follow if the plan 3 are properly perfect ed and tho organization snccessfully formed, the erection of a first-cla°s nail factory and rolling-mill will prove of unmistakable benefit to the community, and a source of very satisfactory divi dends to tbe stockholders. HOME FOR STRAY GIRLS. Tbe People Iteirliinlnsr to Realise Its Insportauc*. Several subscriptions were yesterday handed in for the home for misguided girls. The Herald started this move ment, and is gratified to see so many of tbe substantial citizens of Los Angeles taking hold of it. No man with a true heart in bis In s on will stand aloof, and tho persons who are aiding this good cause are praised without stint. The following gentlemen subscribed the sums set opposite their names yesterday: P. Btaudry, $.50; W, H. Workman, $50; Caatruecio Btoi., $10; Childress Safe I Deposit Bank, $20. Judge E. M. Ross opened the V. S. District Court yesterday morning al 10 o'clock in the court room over the Farmers' and Merchants' Dank, corner of Commercial and Main street, Hon. J. Marion Brooks presented his commis sion as U. S. District Attorney for the Southern District of California, which wai spread npon the minutes. The Jury Commissioner will soon be ap pointed and grand and trial jurois will be selected. Oa Monday the complete organization of the court will be made with IS C. Oweu as Clerk. A HOlir THE WHUKU MAN, The following persons were yesterday licensed to wed: E. B. Trefetbeu and Hattie N, Beckett, Demand Valdivia and Louisa Dom'mgnez, Everett B. Bio man and Viola 8. Sbreide, John H. Smith and Susan Flanagan, W. Silligmau and D. Hillers. FINANCE AND TRADE. A Hevietv of the Hay's Transac tions. New York, May 2 —The market openeet weak at concessions from Saturday's final figure of 'W&O, % per cent. The market was we&k throughout, although a slight rally occurred toward 11 o'clock, and the strength displayed by the Fort Worth and Denver kept the market firm until neon- After that time there was more nuimatlou and a renewed weakness, which was not checked until the close, which was dull and weak, at or near the lowest figure of the day. Government bonds were dull and heavy. Financial. New York, May 1 —Closing que,tallons were: Tbiee per cent, affj four per cent, coupons, 29; IU , coupons, iv; Central Pacific, Vl%: Denver ami Kio Grande, Louisvllie A VishvtUe, 67}f; Michigan ventral, <j\ l / % ; Kansas and Te-i>is, sl%;New York'Jcutte.'.lsj* Northern Pacific, SfJtl preferred, Cl» 4 : Northwestern, 81; Oregon Improvement, Oregou Navi gation, i.j: Oregou Transcontinental, 8S»i: l'ar.iiic Mail. 60: Texas Pacific, 80>, 4 ; Union Facißc, C0? H ; United States Express, 63; Wells, Fargo A (Jo's Express, 28; Western Union Telegraph, New York, May 2 —Money em call easy, ranging 4 to 5 per cent; closing oft", rod at! I'm me- mercantile piper unchanged, sterling exchange, action weak; (1 86 for sixty day bills; 14.81% lor demand. New York, May 2 —liar silver, Mf4 Bin Francisco, Ma/ 2.—The following are tbe closing prices: Helcner _Bostlli««X Peer I 85 Crocker 75. | Peerless S3 Chollar el 87H Potoal T *1% Con. Virginia 14.50 Ophlr 8.00 Gould AC'ry 4.10 [lavage 6 62'^ 11. A N 4.80 Sierra Nevada 3.60 Locomotive .. .80 Union Con. .. B.CO Yellow Jacket 6 I2KIMt. Diablo.... 4 ',5 Oou. Virginia dividend Die. Silver bars- Per cent discount, 2 ' air, ' Portland In Forty Honrs?. Halslng fhe Liquor License. Railroad Official Appointed. The tirais Iflarfc-ets. DOMESTIC. Si* Fbancisco, May 2 —Wheat—Dull; buyer season, *l H2? 4 ; buyer, '87, |2.04,<4; spot season, storage paid, 11.84 V,. Barley -Strong; buyer season, 11.18; b ayer •87,11.8 m, Corn—steady; California large yellow, ■1 Hi per cental; small, tl.ls(i*l.2i>; wblte, »1.17'-,@120 Chicago, May 2.—Barley-Nominal; 6": Wheat—Close cash, il%: May 83%; July 83J4- _, Corn-Firm; cash, 877,; July 4tjj- Jn-e St.'i- _____ roaiisN. London, May 3,—The Mark Lane Express, in Its review of the liritls 1 grain trade dur ing the past week, says: There has been a decreaso in deliveries of native wheat. Tbe markets are scantily supplied. This tact has oauscd au advance of from 6s to Is. Bales of English wheat during the week wore 53,453 quarters at 82s Bd, against 51,955 quarters at 31s during tbe corresponding week. Undelivered Messages. Chicago meat market. Chicago, May 2.—Pork strong; cash Mar and Juno, 12J.60 per barrel. Petroleum. Nnw Yob*, May 2—Petroleum steady, and opened at tbo highest Oe, lowest >»', olosms CC. Bales, 1 taI.WW A NAIL FACTORY. Cholera Quarantine Raised on the Chili Coast. SMALLPOX AT VICTORIA, B. C. Mistuken Identify in Mie Scbn>« beles Case - The Loudon Market. associated Press Dispatches to tbe flstaaw New Yohk, May 2.—Reports fro as Chili, regarding the cholera, under data of yesterday are very encouraging, aae) the number of deaths at Santiago da- Chili and Valparaiso are rare, notably only six having taken place in both cities within twenty-four hoars. Bat fourteen new cases had appeared, and free communication it restored between the capital and port, and steamers now sail regularly on their trips along th* southern coast of Chili, without iletsaston or delay; and it is possible that witbia a fortnight tbe dreadful visitant willhavw dieappeared. Uu to yesterday 287 ft per sons have fallen victims to the epidemic ! iv Banting a de Cbili alone. Russian r»HTiru»e. Ability and Heralsm Dleplavea br a Hnaalan It oath. St. Petersburg, May 2,—One of tbe persons just convicted of plotting ngaiaet tbe Cztr, ia a student named OualUncnV the son of a high Russian officer. Dar ing tho trial he displayed the highest in telligence and maintained the most dig nified bearing, entering into a miunte and scientific dispute with FeoUerofF, the renowned chemist. He compelled the latter to acknowledge ihe prisoner in tha right and he himself in the wrong. At the final sitting, Oualianoflf made a brilliant speech, and declared tbat neither he nor his companions feared death. He oould imagine nothing more sublime than to die in an endeavor to deliver the unfortunate Russian people. Hundreds of young men would imitate him until the Czar would be compelled to change his despotic syeteai. The prisoners, with one exception, are Intel ligent, gentlemanly and of good families*. tine of them said be intended to murder the Czar with a revolver, bat afterwards thought bombs would be better. 9CB.IAEB£LFA< INTIUUAUIKS). mistaken Identity of tbe Mat as Wtao Lured Diss. Paris, May 2.—Schnaebeles' leare ot absence from the cffice of Commissary at Pagny-sur-Moselle has been extended two months. At tbe end of his leave ha? will be entitled to retire on a pension. He asserts that tbe German Commissary Q :utch, who invited him across the line aud who aoccropunied him to the rail road station, pointed him out to tha tier man detective who arrested hint. The German official report of the affair says a Commissary named Tauaeb was entrusted with the task of arresting Schnaebeles, and it is probable that tbe names of Tansch and Gautoh were nn conecionsly mixed by those who act used G*utch of treachery to Sebcatbelts. U.S. District Court. ROSSINI'S REMAINS. They Are Taken to Florence fax He-burial. Paris, May 2.—The remains of tbe composer Rossini were disinterred at Pere la Chaise cemetery yesterday ia tho presence of the Italian embassy aad a throng of admirers of Rossini's work*. There were a number of orations and then a procession wa* formed, which escorted the coffin from the cemetery. In the procession was a band from the Republican Guards playing selections from Rossini's works. The remains of the composer will bo taken to Florence/ to-day for re-burial. They will be ac companied by Boito, Verdi was asked to accompany them, but refused. Marriage Licenses. Smallpox from San t'rauclaea. V ittoria, B. C„ May 2.—The steam ship Elder arrived this aftcrnooa from San Francisco, and Dr. Jackson, tbe Health Officer, after making the cus tomary inspection, ordered the ship into ejuarantine, a woman and oh 11 being discovered showing symptoms of small pox. The child had eruptions on the face, aud was in tbat condition when taken on board. A more minute, exam ination will be made to morrow, and tbe slip may possibly have to romain off Albert Head for a few days until the disease develops. No mails were landed. She la Allow a to VUlt Bar Grandmother. Aa stated in the Herald, Mr. R. Porter Ashe left Loe Angeles on laat Saturday evening, and felt secure in the fact that the custody of hia little daughter Alma had been given to the Sheriff, and that he would b= allow* d to visit the child whenever ho taw fit. Yesterday the attorneys of Mrs. Aahe served the following order on the oppo site side: "Puke notice thut at 2 o'el ook p. ml, ou Monday, May 2, 1887, or aa soon thereafter as counsel oan bo beard, we will move tbe Court, before tho Hon. \V. P. Gardiner, Judge, for an order modifying the order heretofore made herein, placing tbe aaid minor in the custo ly of the Sheriff cf Los Angelea county, to the effect that tbe said Sheriff shall be allowed snd be ordered to take saiel minor to the house of her grandmother, Mra. K. B. Crocker, there to be by him kept until the further order ef this Court. " Graves & O'Melvkny and R. T. Gage, Attorneys for Applicunt." The matter came np before JuJga Gardiner shortly after 2 o'clock ye let— day afternoon and be made the follow ing order: Upon motion of Graves ek O'Melveny and H. T. Gage, attorneys for petitioner, it is ordered that tlic Sber.fi' take aaid minor, Alma A. Ashe, to the home of her grand mother, Mrs. E. B. Crocker, there to be kept in the custody of tbe Sheriff until the hearing of the matter set for May 4!h. When the father ia la the city the child ia to bo taken to the Nadeau House aud be visited by him if he so desires. Mr. Ashe's at'orticys tiled nn answer to the allegations by Mrs. A-hs and in tho tifih cotiut insinuated that soma very ilamngmir. totimony would be pro dreed. In tbe meantime the grand mother has the baby. Mr. Aahe will arrive in thia city to morrow and some ■ttevelopineuts are expooted at tbe trial of tbo cause. NO. 28. FOREIGN. LITTLE ALMA.