Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-12-21
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Woman sunrage In British Col
umbtarThe e Mclaughlin Estate.

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unbiav The Mclaughlin Estate.
SAN Francisco, Dec. 20.-A Victoria,
British Columbia, dispatch says: In the
legislature to day the President of the
Council unexpectedly introduced bill
granting women the right OF suffrage.
The Coionia warmly supports the pro-
position and calls ON the legislature to
be the first u.s--er Britt. II rule to extend
to women the right 7~tich should never
Lave been denied them Discussion on
the bill ia postponed until after. the
holidays.
The San Francisco Chroaicie's New
York special states that u special to the
World from Philadelphia Of December
18th says: Judge Butler rendered de-
eisioa to-day which. affects the heirs Of
Chas. Mclaughlin OF San Francisco, the
millionaire killed last week by j. b.
Cox. Funds from an insolvent enter
prise are in the hands of receiver and
due to the Mclaughlin estate. The
Judge decided that in order to obtain
this money an administration would be
required in Philadelphia.
The Disbee Bleodheunds.
CLIFTON, A. T., Dec. 20.-Sheriff
Ward Of Tombstone with his deputy,
Mr.. Crowley, Of Wilcox, John Havey
and w. B. Bush, left this morning taking
TEX" aRd "Red" the Bisbee murderer,
heavily ironed, to Tombstone for ex-
animation. .'Red" is suffering from
wounds received in skirmish in Chiri-
cahuss with Sanders posse.
Arizona sawmiIl Burned.
PREsoorr. Dec. 20.-Clark 4 Adams
sawmill witk immense piles Of lumber
and logs was burned to-day. The prop
efty was seven miles South Of Prescott.
The loss Is between s35, 600 and $50 900.
No insurance.
FraGmentary Facts From the
National Capital.
WAsHIsGTos, Dec. 20.-The President
has gone to New York. The House is
discussing the question Of grating a
months extra pay to discharged en-
ployes. In the Senate Cullum intro
dueed bill 70 establish Board OF Rail-
road Commissioners and to regulate
ints<state commerce. Van wycks' res
s1ntion yesterday calling on the Secre-
tary Of the Interior for information on
lands granted to railroads was called up.
ingalls, said there were no objections to
the resolution proper, but objected to
the preamble as tending to commit the
Senate 10 an Interpretation Of the de-
cision Of the Supreme Court.
Mexican PetreIeun
NRw York, Dec. 2O.-A. B. Conklipg
read q paper last evening before the
American Geographical Society, on Mex
leo and her resources. He said petro-
leum was destined to be Of great import
ance in the future of that country. Ex-
tensive oil were found on the Eastern
and Western coasts. as well as on the
table land. Mexico would not only
cease to import petroleum from the
United States at an carly day, but would
soon export large quantities to Europe.
The CsntiIeyer Bridge . Perfs ct
success.
SUSPENSION BRIDGE N. y, Dec, 20.
The formal opening Of the Cantilever
bridge to-day was perfect success.
Testing the strength was by running on
twenty locomotives and twenty-four cars
loaded with gravel which extended from
end to end Of the bridge, on both tracks.
There was no apparent detection.
Levels were taken at intervals by a com
missioner selected from three hundred
engineers. Ten thousand people witnessed
the opening. A banquet followed.
The winter OF Their Discontent.
I:,sroN, Dec. 0.-Massachusetts Ia
covered over her entire surface with
snow, with an average of one foot deep.
Almost all kinds of vehicles have been
transferred to runners. Southern
specials state that snow fell in Virginia,
North Carolina, and other part Of the
South, covering the ground.
The ..Bernhardt- ON the Rampage.
PARIS, Dec. 20.--"Sarah Barnum," q
satirical biography Of Sarah Bernhardt,
by her former friend Marie Colombier,
has caused duel between two friends OF
the woman and o scandalous quarrel be-
tween the actress and author. Sarah is
incensed at being described as ''The
Barnum," and has asked the police to
seize the book. The police replied that
she must seek redres. in civil tribunal.
Sarah, with her son, proceeded on Sun
day to Colombier's residence and struck
!, s.@s IN, tbs facn with riding whip.
!. COLOMBIAN FED pursued by Sarah, who
smsshed eH1rything in her way, Mean
while friends Of the women indnl sed in
q free fight in another part Of the house.
1t Is stated that thesffair will lead to q
number Of duels.
a French Victory at aontay,
SAN FRANcIsco. Dec. 20.--A dispatch
from Hong Kong says: The French have
captured the principal outposts to Son
tay, embracing five strongly fortified
villages The enemy made stubborn
resistance. The French lost 200 men
and 10 officers In killed and wounded.
Admiral Courbet, commanding, had 1000
men. Four thousand engaged in the
action the remainder acting as re.
serve. The Chinese still hold the fortress
at Sontay.
Pope and Prince.
RsME, Dec. 20.-The Crown Prince oI
Prussia paid q visit to the Pope. The
Pope received the Prince with great cor
diaiity and affability. The Prince was
vI8lDAy unuIt14I oho >aRtt''NNs AhA tht
name Of the Emperor his qualification a
being able to manifest his respect for His
Holiness. The private conference lasted
an hour, The Crown Prince upon leav'
lag the Vatican appeared deeply moved
The Cnar Hurt while Hunting.
BERLIN, Dec. 20.-Information has
been received that the Gar while hunt
ing was thrown out Of the wagon and in
iurcd In the shoulder. Grave fears for q
time were entertained but the Kaiser
has received . special telegram to the
effect that the injury was not serious.
French Reinfsrcing the Tcnquin
Array.
PARIS, Dec. 20.--Reinforcements ol
6s0O troops 60 to Tonquin within the
next fortnight. The Government has nc
information Of Sontay being occupied.
GarnIer Beats Daly.
LYONS, Dec. 20,--The billiard contest
bstwsen GARNER and DAILY was won BY
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