Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-10-27
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The Fever still Raging at Maxat
Ian.
SAN FRAHcIsco, October 26. y. A.
Robertson, formerly OF this city, just
returned fiom Mexico, fully confirms all
that has been said OF the rayages OF yell
low fever at Mazatlas. He went there
in August last To buy sugar planta
tim sud WAS caught with fever, but
recovered. "a few days before | iefl, .
lle says, II went 10 the cemetery, where
! learned from the gate-keeper that dur
ing the two months OF fever there had
been passed. la from $500 TO 5000 dead. .
He was not sure US to the exact number
as some days they came 80 thick it was
impossible to keep the tally. IL 5 said
that in one week the death roll
numbered fully 900. Tho American
colony was severely attacked. Among
those known to have died were mussei-
man, of Dixon, CAL, A. w. Rogers,
Horace Adams, Porter Holmes. George
Ruffner, and John McEwer, all of San
francisco; Robert Porter, of Pennsyl-
vania, Marcus Monroe, Of Victoria. B.
c., and William Cornelius, of Virginia
City. "These are only the names,
added Mr.. Robertson, "of those whom /
can think of at present. but there were
many Others He says most positively
that the danger is not over at Mazatlsn.
and that it is criminal to say that it is.
This is fatty contradictory of the state
ment that the port authorities at Ma
zaslan were willing to give the steamer
Granada clean bill Of health.
A Family Quarrel.
SAN FRAScrsco. Oct. 26.--At Portland.
Oregon, Ben Halliday has commenced
suit against his brother Joe for the re-
covery Of property now held in trust by
Joe for Ben. The suit will involve the
largest amount ever ia litigation in
Oregon. When matters were Tightening
around Ben he borrowed $3.50, 900 from
Joe, deciding to him his property in
Portland under stipulation that when
the amount borrowed was repaid the
property should revert to Ben. The
debt with interest, now amounts to
500, 900. The value Of the property at
the time OF the transfer was about S4O0.
900. but to-day it is worth $1,000, 600.
If Ben secures the property he can pay
all his debts and have over a 81 ,0O0, 600
left.
The Railroad War.
San FRAscrsco, Oct. 26.--The Mer.
chants and Farmers Association for the
prevention Of railroad extortion have
issued a circular in opposition to the
joint circular issued by the railroad COM
panies. few days ago. regarding the re-
newal Of special contracts. The Mer-
chants and Farmers circular Is an ap-
peal to merchants throughout the State
to give the patronage to the Northern
Pacific road as competing line.
cerroborating u Rumor.
SAN FRAscrsco. Oct. 26. Regarding
the usual number of Chinese traders
that have been arriving and about which
80 much has been said in the news
papers, the custom house officers
state that the Chinese superintendent Of
customs atCanton is doing good BUSH
ness furnishing trader" certificates at
from s2.50 to S. each.
Gold In Dakets.
FARGO, D. T., Oct. GA company
OF leading citizens have filed mining
claims to two hundred acres on the town
site Of Lisbon, and had subscribed $780,
900 to work it. In all that region moth
ing but gold discoveries Ia talked about.
Proposed Postal Telegraph.
CHICAGO, Oct. 26.--The Tribuaes 8
Washington special says: The Postmas-
ter General has nearly completed his in
vestigation of the postal telegraph sys-
tenn. In response to a direct inquiry
to-day he said he had not absolutely
reached his conclusions. but that he
should within two weeks, and nat he
would present them to the President.
Until then he would not give any infor-
nation as to his decision. Judge
Gresham said he had been q
very attentive reader Of all
that has been written on the subject in
the press Of the day, especially the Tri-
buaes articles, and has collected valua-
bls literature Of all countries relating to
the matter. He expresses tho opinion
that magazine article on postal tele-
graphy by DIR. Green OF the Western
Union represents the Western Union side
and he does not think that it would have
been published under the circum-
stances without having been submitted
to a majority Of the members Of that
company. He is disposed to treat it at
ali events as an Official statement as to
the views Of the telegraphic people. 1t
is doubtful il Judge Gresham has inti-
mated TO any one what his recommends
tions will be, but the impression of those
nearest to him is that he will strongly
favor postal telegraph.
suppressIng Lotteries.
WASHINGTON, October 26.--At the
request of Postmaster-G General Gresham
Attorney General Brewster has directed
u circular to all District-Attorneys. di-
recting them to cordially cooperate With
the officers OF the Postoffice Department
in inforcing Section 3S49 Of the Revised
Statutes, which forbids that any letter
or circnlars concerning lotteries shall be
carried In the mails. The penalty Tor
vialating the act Is fine of not over
$500 nor less than 800 with costs Of
prosecution.
A Had Speculation.
PHILADELPHIA, 20. = Captain Rand
and the mate, Thomas Fender, OF the
steamer Tropic, convicted of violating
neutrality laws by furnishing arms and
ammunition to insurgents in Hayti, have
been sentenced to one years imprison-
ment and fine Of five hundred dollars
Nominated FOR Lfeutenant-Gev-
ernor.
BosroN, Oct. 20. 1t is reported that
]. 8. Grinnell, State Senator from Green
field, has been nominated for Lieutenant
Governor, by the Democratic State Com
mittee.
Successful strike.
NHw York, Oct. 26.--The strike of
the compositors 10 nearly over. The
rates demanded were generally conceded.
the Last Nihilistac Proclamation.
ST.. PErERssuRo, Oct. 26.---The latest
Nihilist proclamation is being extensive
ly circulated and demands that the Gar
surrender representatives OF the Russian
people. It asks for full amnesty and
freedom Of the press, tor freedom Of
speech and The right to hold public
meetings, as the only means Of prevent
ing revolution. Pitiless vengeance Is
threatened II the demsnds Of the Mill
lists are disregarded.
New style or Exesmmunieation.
ROME. Oct. 20. 1T is stated that the
Pope will declare the Pantheon pagan
temple il the monument to Victor
Emanuel Is erected in its center. AZ indi.
Gated BY King Humbert.