Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-17


passenger on the Alaska, en- route for
Nevada.
The Empress and her mother were
thrown from her carriage at Yokaha-
ma into pond, but escaped unhurt,
but the horses were drowned,
Political matters in Japan are quiet;
1t is believed the new ministry will
carry on the Government quietly.
A fire at Tokei destroyed 800 houses
and several lives were lost.
An inquiry into the cause OF the loss
of the steamer Ariel before the Con-
sui, resulted in the exoneration OF
Captain Newell from all blame in the
premises.
The British steamer Columbine was
wrecked near Oosima. She was run
ashore by a Japanese pilot.
The Mikado's birthday, the Sd OF
November, was celebrated with great
pomp at Yokohama.
Quite a severe shock OF an earth
quake took place at Yokahama, on the
18th November, but no damage was
done.
The Spanish authorities at Manila
have released Mr.. Field supercargo of
the Maria Louise which was captured
by them recently.
A mission has been dispatched by
the Chinese Emperor to Peru and Cuba
to INQUIRE into the CoOlie traffic and
treatment of coolies In those coun-
tries.
Aaron Neeley, stonecutter, killed
himself yesterday by shot through
the head with pistol.
H. J. J. Dibbon died suddenly to-day
at the Olympic House.
The weather tonight Is variable and
showery.
A Frenchman, whose name could
not be ascertained, was accidentally
shot and dangerously wounded to-day
by fellow in the San Bruno noun
tains while hunting.
VIM. OBrien committed suicide at
the Aims House to-day by cutting his
throat.
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 16.
A Union special dated Tucson, Dec.
16, saws: @Reliable news has just
been received from Camp Bowie, In
Cachise's Reserve, to the effect that on
General Vandevers recommendation
Agent Jefferds has been forbidden to
issue rations to Indians other than
those of DCachise's, except to such as
have passes to leave their proper Re-
servations. Jefferds is also instructed
to inform Cachise that the raiding In
to Sonora must be stopped, which
shows that the Indian Commissioner
recognizes what the people Of Southern
Arizona and Sonora have persistently
maintained"
- - PORTLAND, Dec. 10.
The steamer OriflamTne succeeded
In reaching the steamer Helena to-day
connecting with the river steamer
which brought passengers to this city,
through the slough. Passengers will
60 in the same way to the steamer to-
morrow, and she will endeavor to work
her way back to Astoria.
lNIif llA STOCKTON, Dee. 18.l
Advices from Milton, Caleveras
county, this evening say that q tor
nado, accompanied by heavy rain and
sleet, passed over that place at l:l6 p.
NJ, to-day, lasting but few minutes.
1t struck with great force against q
new dwelling, and blacksmith shop
owned by j. g. Riders, It was entirely
destroyed not atimber was left stand
ing. The loss Is estimated at $2,O ,O0O.
Fox's new hotel was blown Oft the
foundation. Loss 81 900. .f-.t. /.
A small frame structure was hoisted
from the ground and whisked through
the air, distance of 100 feet, striking
with great force against the residence
Of Doctor Giles.
Mcdonald & Johnson's hay barn
was totally destroyed.
A new school house was blown Off
its foundation.
The Gala 7aras hotel was partially
unrOOfed.
The Stockton and Copperopolis rail-
road depot was unroOfed and one
building blown down. Several other
buildings sustained damage.
Chinese Camp suffered considerably.
Two or three houses were blown down.
The loss will probably exceed $l2, 900.
J. McClenahan had his arm broken.
William McClenahan had his hand
smashed. i.
A man named Grooves, who was
in the street at the time, was hit on
the temple by flying timber and
knocked senseless, his head being ter
ribly gashed, although net dangerous
ly injured.
Mr.. Orders family had miraculous
escape; their house was blown down
over their heads, yet not = single
member sustained any injury to speak
of. The scene, as described by wit
ness, was terrible; the air being filled
with flying timbers, stones, etc. The
storm divided in town, leaving one
portion uninjured.
SANTA CLARA, Dec. l6.
A fight occurred here last night, In
which man named Weisgerber had
his head seriously cut by a man named
Stark. Particulars as near as can be
learned, are that Stark claimed that
Weisgerber had circulated false ru-
mors about him, and Threatened to
kill him for it. Last sevening they
met on Franklin street; some words
passed, when Stark struck Weisgerber
on the head, knocking him. down and
inflicting dangerous wound. Weis-
gerber while down fired several shots
at his opponent, but none struck.
Weisgerber tainted from loss Of blood,
and Stark made escape, but was cap
tured, and on examination this morn
ing was held to answer on 81, 900 bail.
He is now at liberty. Weisgerber is
confined to his bed, and wounds are
pronounced serious, II not fatal.
NORTONvILLE, Dec. 16.
About 5 o'clock this P. NJ, boiler