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Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-20
san Francis co News.


SAN FRANCISCO, May 19.-The mil
itary features of our local Centennial
4th celebration promises to be impo-
sing. The use of tie Presidio on
the Sd for the ceremonies has been
granted by General Schofield and or
ders have been issued for assembling
the State troops for review by his
Excellency the Commander-in-Chief,
Gov. Irwin, OIL the on the Sd. The pro-
gramme, including also sham battle,
firing of shot and she'll from heavy
ordnance at the different forts in the
harbor A cannonade will be kept up
from the earth works at Fort Point,
from Alcatraz, from Black Point and
Angel Island, and arrangements will
be made to bring man-of- war to par
ticipate in the mimic battle. The Off
GERS of the Centennial Committee will
arrange for grand barbecue, patriotic
speeches and instrumental music for
the entertainment of the multitude.
The work of rebuilding at San Quen-
tin is going forward rapidly, about
two hundred prisoners being at work
on the foundations.
The steamer Colorado arrived from
China to-day with some 900 Coolies.
On the voyage there were several cases
of small pox, but it disappeared before
the vessel reached port.
Silver coin is 4@5 per cent.
Stoning Cinnamon is getting in
vogue, and two gangs of hoodlums
have been arrested during the last
twenty-four hours for participating in
that amusement.
O'Leary completed $50 miles at $50
P. NJ, and shows but little apparent
fatigue. Schmehl is now here.
H. d. Connor who accidentally
killed the boy Willie Creighton has
been held in the SUN of $4,000 for
manslaughter.
Spaulding made his speech before
the Court Martial to-day, taking the
ground of innocence of criminal in
tent.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-20

Winter still fingers in the upper
country. 1t Is reported that snow is
ten feet deep on an average at Meadow
Lake, four feet deep at Ossaville and
about two feet at Carlysle, and the
pack trains will not be able to go i'm
for month to come. There is no
doubt but there will be a big excite.
ment at Meadow Lake as soon as the
snow goes off. A large number of old
time Meadow Lakers are returning al
ready. We are content in the enjoy
ment of fine Summer weather, and
eondole with our friends at the North.
When the snow vanishes we predict
resurrection In Meadow Valley Dis
trict. Capitalists are looking anx-
iously toward that locality.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-20
Serious Accident.

Thursday evening as Judge Brunson
and wife We're driving out, the buggy
upset and the occupants Were thrown
violently to the ground. For a time
Judge Brunson was insensible, having
received violent concussion. At Il
O'Clock, DR.. Ross was called and re-
mained with his patient several hours.
This morning Judge Brunson was still
delirious, but was believed to be out
of danger.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-20
Removal.

Messrs Johannsen & Co. have removed
their large furniture warehouse from Ducom-
NUNS building to the building on Main ST.,
near First, formerly occupied by L. Roeder.
The public are invited to call at the new es-
adjustment and inspect he elegant lot OF
goods on display which comprises everything
in the line of furniture and upholstery, from
a pine table ami bedroom suit 10 an elegantly
carved parlor set. With largely increased
conveniences, and many new advantages,
Mcssrs. Johannsen 4 Co hope to keep pace
with fhe growth OF their business and give
their Gus omers the best establishment of the
kind In the city
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-20

We learn that the remainder of the
bapes sent for by the Mexican Veteran
Association have arrived, and can be
obtained at the office of DIR. J. d. Dun
lap, the Secretary.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-20
EASTERN NEWS.
Schenck and the Emma Mine

NEW YORK, May 19th.-The Even
ing Posts Washington special says
that the Democratic members of the
House Committee on Foreign A fairs
held conference to consider the re-
port of the special committee on Gen.
Schenck's connection with the Emma
mine. 1t has leaked out that they
agreed that the report should not only
censure Schenck, but the Administra-
ton itself for not removing Schenck
as soon as his connection with the af-
fair became known. The President
and Secretary Fish are censurabe for
not being fully informed on the SUBJ
ject. If this report is insisted on by
the Democratic members the Repub-
licans will bring minority report.
While the latter are willing to acquit
ScheDck of any Intentional wrong
doing, they will join in a report con-
demning his connection with the
scheme as an act OF improperly, but
will not consent to any report censur-
ing the Administration.
Immigrants.
New YORK, May 19th.-The returns
of the number Of immigrants landing
at this port continues to show
marked falling off from other years.
The total for 1876 so far is 29,6l9, being
l9, ,252 less than for the same period
last year.
Republican State Convention.
DOvvR, Del, May 19th.-The Re-
publican State Convention met in ses-
sion this forenoon. 1t is understood
that an effort will be made to exclude
the Sussex county Delegates, who are
for Bristow, and from present appear
ances the whole delegation to Cincin-
nati will favor Blaine.
New York.
New YORK, 9th.-Arrived, steam
er Goetha, from Hamburg. Sailed,
steamer Alexandra, for Liverpool,
and Arcadia for Glasgow.
There is some abatement to-day in
the excitement about the control of
the Pacific mail. 1t transpires that
nearly the whole Of the Panama Board
of Directors are in the movement for
the control of the Pacific mail. 1t is
also stated that this party will secure,
II they have not already, more than
half their pile Ofthe hundred thousand
shares, and will vote on it on the thir-
ty-frst instant.
For the past few days Commodore
Vanderbilts condition has been some
what worse. He is still i'm bed and is
suffering much pain. He can take
hut little nourishment and it will be
some time before he will be sufficient
ly strong to leave his bed.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-20
Latest kilograms.
Dispatches of American Press AssOcia-
tion by A. ~ p. Telegraph 60.
ESPECIAL TO THE HERALD. |
PACIFIC COAST.
For Los Angeles.

CALIENTE, May 19th.-The Tele-
graph Stage OH time with the follow
ing passengers for Los Angeles:-
Ida Lee and L Ewing.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-20
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GAMM0N,-This morning at O'Clock to he
wife of Jerome. Cannon, daughter
weight l01l pounds.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-02-10
THE NEWS RECORD.
CRIMES AND CRIMINALS.


New York telegram, Sd: Rubenstein
the alleged murderer Of his cousin, Sarah Al
exander, is endeavoring to starve himself to
death.
DR.. S. johnson of Memphis, Tenn. ar
rested for causing the death Of Kate McCor-
mick and child, in attempting to procure an
abortion, was held in q, 00O to answer before
the criminal court.
The grand Jury of Denver, COL. has
returned indictments for murder against eight
Of the Italisns who are believed to have BUTCH
cred eight oftheir countrymen in that city
last fall. 1t is believed seven Of them will be
convicted ofthe murder.
Henry D. Windsor of Detroit, Mich,
was arrested vt Buffalo, N. Y, on charge Of
robbing the mail IL years ago, while employed
in the post Office at Windsor. He states he
was arFestad atAhe tine, and admitted to hail,
and falling to sppear for the trial his bail was
forfeited.
In an answer to a resolution Of inquiry,
the State Treasurer Of Wisconsin on the I'd
reported he had during 1874 received $c,l6O,
in 1876 81 ,674 As fees AZ school land commits
sioner, and as interest on State moneys loaned
to banks during tue same period the sum Of
@24,334, making 92s, O6s, which he had ap-
propriated to his own use: The Secretary Of
Stale reported In answer to the same resolu-
ton he had received total ices of 49, 064 for the
same period, which he had appropriated to
personal use. These amounts are in addition
to liberal salary.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-02-10
POLITICAL.

The Central Republican Congressional
Committee fully organized Oh the Sd by elect
ny Hon. Simon Cameron Of Pennsylvania,
President; Hon. j. n. Edmunds, Secretary !;
Jacob Form, Treasurer, and an executive aud
resident committee consisting Of Senators
Cameron, Cragin, West, Logan and Dorsey,
and Representatives Rust, Hubbill, Sinnic]1-
son and Plat.
A Jackson, Miss, telegram Of the Goth,
says it is reported the legislative committee
have evidence rendering the impeachment Of
Lieutenant Governor Davis certain. There is
no question about Superintendent Of EducA-
tioa Cardoza's guilt. He will certainly be re-
moved. The committee investigating the case
Of Governor Ames are reticent. Notwithstand-
ing the voluminous testimony the impression
prevails that the impeachment will not be
pressed, as conviction is regarded as uncer-
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-02-10
A BALLET Girl Burnt ut the Stink e.
CLondon Telegraph, Jan 1871

An inquest was held at Sheffield on the
body of the poor ballet girl, Alma Oldale,
who met her death under the wretchei
circumstances, through fire which oc.
CURED during the performance Of panto.
mime ut the Sheffield Theatre on the 18th
Of December last. The unfortunate dc.
ceased was only Is years Of age, and was
engaged to enact the part Of an extra"
OF flying lady, in the Transformers
scene of tho pantomimc. She was sus.
pended from the ''6ies,'''. standing on .
piece Of iron, and strapped to an iron rod
at her back. The gauze curtains at the
wing, from some unknown cause, caught
fire, and were blown by a current Of cold
air toward the deceased her muslin skirts
she had on beside only single garment
were at once enveloped in flames, and it
was stated at the inquest that two min.
utes elasped before she could he lowered
to the stage. Being strapped to the iron
rod. she was, Of course, utterly powerless,
and between such fate and beng burnt
alive at the stake We are unable to discern
any material difference. Alma Oldale
appears to have undergone the process of
roasting with remarkable courage, but
her nervous system was entirely shatter.
ed by the shock she had sustained, ard.
after lingering few days the poor crea.
ture died.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-02-10
Commercial Matters.

Of fAULs EcU. ..
DRESSED HOSTILE market is very active
and firm at advanced prices. The receipts are
not equal 10 the wants Of the trade, although
icy are liberal, but the quality is hardly equal
to that Of few days ago. Shippers and pack
ers are active competitors, and some few car
loads have been sent off to ther markets. To-
day shippers were buying at S7.70@$.75 Tor
heavy hogs, and 80 for light Packers were
Offering q. 75 for all good lots, though sore
parcels, marketed by owners in person, who
did not seem to understand what was going Oh,
sold at $7.60@7.66 Light and inferior hogs
are dull of sale at $7.40@7.5O, but all prime
qualities are to-day firm at $7.65@7:7b. t.
DRESSED BEEp-There is no marked change
in the market. The receipts are light and
prices are firm at 6x@6c for prime to choice
sides.
EGos--Some dealers are still Offering to sell
fresh eggs at le0l9c, but the largest holders
believe that the lats cold snap. will stop sup.
plies and carry prices up to 90c. There are
large stocks in store, while the demand is
quiet.
receipts are quite active and quotations are un-
changed. Corn is dull aud rather nominal to-
day. Oats are in fair demand at 3Ox@33Xc
for prime to white Iowa, buyers and sellers
prices.
MILWAUKEE, Feb 7.
N.-Wheat unsettled; No. l $l.0SA; ex-
ira $l.l0; hard e1.l6; No. 2 si.Ol; No. sac;
February s1.ol; March sl."lX; April e,.o2X;
May sl.o7X. Barley unchanged at 93c cash
and February.
CHICAGO, Feb. I.
9:25 4. M.--Estimated receipts Of hogs 500;
official report OF yesterdays receipts Is, e26.
Market frmer, fairly active and 5@lOc higher.
Packers paying S1.75@5O5 for common to
choice, shippers paying 37.75@s25 for COM
mon to very choice heavy and s7so@7s5 for
light.
1850 P. x.--No. wheat active and firm at
81 for February; 9ss for March; 81 for April
and $l.04h for May: No. 3 79Xc; rejected Csc
Whisky quiet but firm, with sales at 81 o..
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-02-10

THERE is a lady in Baltimore older
than the United States. She had her
centennial nine years ago. and has baby
scventy-scven years old. She reads all
the accounts of murders in the daily pa.
pers, and says Joachim Miller is not a
poet
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-02-10

TnEY have men with good, strong,
horse sensc.' down in the Pennsylvania
legislature. A law has been made making
it penal offense to point gun or pistol
at a person, whether in jest or earnest,
loaded AZ empty. Now let them stop the
manufacture and sale Of poisoned candies
and toy cannons and it may truly be said
that the world still moves.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-02-10

MINNESOTA is having its period Of crime.
There was the Plainview murder and
lynching;a suicide at Long Prairie; a
horrible cold.bleoded murder at Mime.
apolis and two most deliberate attempts
at suicide in St. Paul, all within few
weeks. Lawlessness seems to have bro.
ken loose, and in every case but one
whisky was at the bottom Of all.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-02-10

A BROOKLYN murderer chopped up the
body of his victim, and put some Of it in
tin pail, some in the bed, filled a wash
boiler with other pieces, also trunk, and
scattered the remainder around out doors.
This is according to the reporters stories.
The brute was resolved to have some Of
it found. and will probably put in plea
Of paroxysmal insanity to justify the
deed.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-02-10

II seems that we GOO more than our
share of indemnity from the English gov.
ernmcnt, on the Alabama Claims. After
paying all the claims there is a balance
Of S II, 000, 900 on hand. OF this the in.
surance companies want a large slice, but
will probably only receive the excess Of
current rates charged on account of war
risks.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-02-10

ABOUT thirty thousand people witness.
cd the termination Of Paul Boynton's
great swim from Alton to St. Louis, as he
arrived at the levec at that city. Judg.
ing from the amount of crooked whisky
manufactured there it is not unfair to
presume that most OF them had not seen
water before for many years.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-02-10

DowN in South Carolina a man has
trained gander TO talk, and its pronun.
citation is as good as that ola well-trained
parrot. This talking gander is regarded
as very great curiosity, down there,
but in this latitude it would not be looked
upon as T0rd aris.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-02-10
If Proctor Knott would quit his 4

II Proctor Knott would quit his at.
tempts at tinkering the judicial system
If the the United States and resume his
cast off role Of making little fun for the
toys in congressional galleries, the ses
sions Of the house would not be so insult.
ferably dull as now, besides, the best way
to secure uniformity in practice among
the various courts in the United States,
would be for the State courts to make an
effort TO elevate themselves to the level
of the federal courts. u
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-02-10

A NAN living in New Orleans has in.
vented new machine for DESTROYING
iron-clad, or other vessels, from a
distance Of five miles, and leave no
part Of them in their former shape.
Away down east there is a city from
which comes. almost daily, reports Of
most disgusting and sinful irregularities.
Unless the present winter clears up the
social atmosphere Of that bad place per.
haps sickened world will give the invent.
Or here referred to . job in which to test
his wonderful machine.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-02-10
PERSONAL MATTERS.

PERSONAL NACVERSe
The Republicans Of Connecticut will
and the Democrats February 23d.
Helen Eliza Benson, wife Of William
Lloyd Garrison, died at Boston Highlands,
Mass, Wednesday, January Goth, in her 65th
year.
Captain Paul Boynton, on the Goth
swan from Alton, ILL.,, to St. Louis, a distance
oftwenty five miles, in his lies saving appara-
tus Ten miles above St. Louis Capt. Boynton
was met by the steamer Desmet with large
party on board, which accompanied him to
the city. The Captain made the trip between
$50 A. NJ, and Bpm.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-02-10

IT may be an unnecessary caution in
these hard times, but il we had IN oppor.
tunity we should refuse TO take al IS bills
on the National bank Of Usage, Iowa, for
they are fraudulent. The bills arc gen.
uine, but were stolen before signed, and
are worthless.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-02-10

NEXT summer, when the Indians lift =
few scalps Of the Black Hills miners.
there will be a great cry against the
atrocity, and troops will be sent out to
punish them. Yet, the country is theirs,
and these miners have no more RICH:
there than they have in any farmers
granary against his will. The govern.
ment must first make treaty in place
Of that existing, which recognizes the
Black Hills as belonging to the Indians.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-02-10

The top Of New York society" has
adopted new style Grccian band. The
position and gait are made necessary by
a newly adopted style in dress, which is a
tournure so monstrous in size that it
must be held in place by numerous strings
or sashes tied about the limbs. These
gives the wearcr the appearance OF hen
with its legs tied together, Jennie June
says, and arc really instruments Of petty
TORTURE
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-02-10

Too much matter of fact. Grandmother
--"You ought to be ashamed Of yerse]f,
Matilda Ann, to = sat without . tear
when the good clergyman was talking
that beautiful, and every one else was .
weepin' so!'' Matilda-"Why, how could
I cry when hadn't got any pocket and
kcrcher -
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-02-10

The vernacular heard in the fashion.
able Washington drawing-room does not
recall the '.good old days" very much.
Sometimes above the roar Of the festiv.
tiles big, manly voice is audible, re.
marking mo I'll be cofer.dammed if
1 do" and then the dulcet tones Of some
sweet woman's voice ''I'll bet that's An
Indiana MEMBER
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-02-10
Southern Miauesoea Railroad Trait,
DltcAe6.
ia Crosse Telegram 4th.1

The Western bound passenger train on
the Southern Minnesota railroad cncoun-
tered broken rail two miles east OF
Rushford, this morning, throwing the en-.
tire train, except the rear coach, into tho
ditch. Guile Olson, mail agent had an
9 am 20 broken; VIM. Meach. express mes
senger. was sligatly cut about the had
Henry Smith, news agent, slightly in
jured and about half . dozen others re-.
ceivcd slight bruises. It was considered
very fortunate that no one was more
badly hurt. or killed. A special train
with surgical aid was forwarded to the
scene from this city, and the wounded are
reported doing we'll.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-02-10

| TALK about the crime of infanticide
in the United States! In the district
Of Middlesex in London, three hundred
children are annually smothered to
death in bed by their mothers.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-02-10

Morlaix, in Brittany is the land Of
wooden shoes. Almost, without excep.
ton. they are worn by oil, having various
fasioas forms, sizes, and colors to suit
the within. fancy, or purse Of the wesrer.
The white starched cap Of the women and
the sabot are universal. s#
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-02-10

The expected compromise between the
government of Prussia and the Catholics
has failed, and the former bitterness has
0een greatly intensified.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-02-10

TH1Rry.s1x nations have already &C.
copied the invitation Of the Centennial
commissioners, and will be represented at
PHILADELPHIA.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-02-10

MIS-. BEEcnER never smiles. Very
proper, indeed. no woman should. g..
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-02-10

Bowen raises his white hekd above the
witness stand and hoarsely shouts
"Ask me what know about it.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-02-10

Ice.so lated places-skating'ponds. A
mans credit must be rather poor when
he's unable to borrow trouble. A bowl
ed opcration-eating an oyster stew. Not
unusual-.to see plank walk, paper stand,
and a stepping stohe. A coat that tail.
ors never furnish-a coat Of paint. A
tightssqueexe one. topper hugging anoth'
cr. He said that he never was in France
exactly, but he had mother-in.)aw whose
maiden name was French.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-02-10
MINNESOTA LEGISLATURE.

In the Senate, Feb. LIST, remonstrance
was presented from Chisago mnty against
against the bill authorizing bonds for county
buildings. Bills were introduced and re-
ferred as follows: For an artesian vel, at the
Reform School; appropriating $1,000 for the
Reform School,; amending the statutes re-
lating to public schools; relating to the GEM
etery at Woodville; amending the charter Of
Waseca; leg alizing school districts in Wa
SEGA and LIE Sueur counties; f rchanging the
name Of John Anderson OF Meeker county {;
amending the insurance law; changing court
time in Otter Tail county and in incorpo-
rating IT," village OF New Prague House bill
passed: authorizing Anoka commissioners to
fix the boundaries OF school districts The
Senate bill for labor lien upon logs and lum-
Der was debated, evoking considerable oppo-
sition on the ground that its effect would he to
'pi4re or destroy the rights Of pine land own
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-18
CHAS. FIERIG.

PREPAK To DO ALL KINDS OF LOG
work; also to repair Sewing Machines
All kinds of Safe Work Speciality.
Shop on Market Square, west side. south OF IN
alley - N-. - ~
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-18
from the Illinois State Register, 18th.
meeting of the Democratic State Cen.
trail Committee.


AT the meeting of the Democratic state
committee yesterday, Hon. r. h. Goodell
presided. 10 the absence of Hon. &. II
McCormlck, who is in attendance on the
s. sslon of the national committee at New
York. Gen. D. Cameron, of Chicago.
acted as secretary, and reports were re-
celved from each of the congressional dis
tricts of the state.
The list of distinguished men present.
which was published yesterday, shows
that every part of the state was fully rem.
resented, and all the reports are most en-
couraging to the Democracy. Summing
up the whole reports. it is clear that the
Democrats and opposition will at least
hoid every congressional district they now
occupy and it is possible that others NAV
De carried. 1t is certain, too, that the
next legislature will be Democratic. and
that Johu A. Logan will be replaced in the
United States senate by Democrat. On
the state ticket all reports go to show that
IT the Independents have the strength
they have claimed. it is certain Mr.
Steward will be elected by a handsome
majority. After the 25th, the campaign
on the part of the people, will be pushed
with vigor, and a grand effort will be made
TO redeem the entire state The committee
adjourned, to meet at the call of the chair
man. and the gentlemen in attendance de-
parted In the best possible spirits. and
with every hope Of success in November.