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turn upon their investment ana TO reasonaD q
freedom in their regu atoms must be
recognized, but il seems only just that, so far
as its constitutional authority will permit. con-
gress should protect people at large 10 their
interstate traffic against an act Of injustice
which State governments are powerless to
prevent
FOREST PRESERVES.
In my last annual message l called attention
10 the necessity Of protec lug by suitable legis-
lation the forests situated upon the public do
main. In many portions of the West the pur-
suit OF general agriculture is only made prac-
ticaUle bv resort tn irrig alton. While Success
ful irrigation would be impossible without the
aid afforded by forests in contributing to the
regularity and cOustancy OF the supply OF
water. During the PAST year severe suffering
and great loss of property have been coca
stoned by profuse foods, followed by periods
Of unusually low water IN many OF the great
rivers of the country; these Irregularities were,
in great measure, caused by the removal from
abont the sources Of the streams in question
OF the timber by which the water supply had
been nourished aud protected. The preserva-
ton of such portions of the forests Oh the ma
tional domain as essentially contribute to the
equable flow of important water courses is of
the highest consequence. Important tributaries
of the Missouri, the Columbia and the Sas-
katchewan, rise in the mountains OF Montana,
now the northern boundary of the United
States, between the Blackfeet and Flathead In-
uldu IesotfdtlJES. LuB IFBlOu Is ul5ul dUl6 IOT
settlement, but upon the rivers which flow from
il, depends in the future the agricultural
development of a vast ira. t OF country. The
attention Of congress is called to the necessity
Of Withdrawing from the public sale this part
Of the public domain, and establishing there a
forest preserve.
The industrial exhibitions which have been
held in the United States during the present
year attracted the attention Of many foreign
where the announcement Of those
enterprises had been made public through the
foreign representatives of this government
The Southern exhibits at Louisville were
attended by the exhibitors of foreign
countries, Notwithstanding the absence of
any professional character in those undertake !
ings. The centennial exposition to be held
next year at New Orleans, in commemoration
of the century of the first shipment of cotton
from a port of the United States, bids fair TO
meet with like gratifying success. Under the
act of congress of the 10th of February, 1888, |
declaring that exposition to be National
and international in it's character,
The foreign governments with which the
United States maintains relations, have been
invited to participate. The promoters Of this
important undertaking have already received
of the lively interest it has excited
abroad.
The report OF the commissioner of
he District Of Columbia is herewith trans
nitted. ask for it your careful attention, es-
oecially for those portions which relate to as
for taxes and water supply.
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.
REGULATION OF ICES.

The attorney general crihcizes in his report
the provisions Of the existing law fixing the
fees Of jurors and witnesses in the federal
courts. The provisions are chiefly contain Cd
in the act OF February 26, 1853, though some
Of them we're introduced into tue act
from statutes which had been passed
many years previous. IL is mani
fest that such compensation as might,
when these laws were enacted have
been just and reasonable, would in many in
stances be justly remanded at the present day
as inadequate. l concur with the attorney gem
eral in the belief that the statutes should be
revised by which these fees are regulated. So,
too, should be the laws to regulate the COM
pensation OF district attorneys and marshals.
They should be paid wholly by salary, instead
OF In part by fees, as is now the case. The
change would prove to be a measure of econ
Omy, and would discourage the institution Of
needless and oppressive legal proceedings,
which it is to be feared have in some instances
been conducted for the mere sake of personal
gain.
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my BABY'S EYES.

My baby's eyes in melting blue.
Are beaning bright as morning dew,
Aud from the skylight takes a hue,
Or like the starlight clear aud true,
My baby's eyes in ] quid roll,
Enhance my world from pole to pole,
and love sits smiling in that goal,
Forever speaking to my soul.
Ny bsby's eyes,, in other years,
May fill with many scalding tears;
And yet through cruel taunts and ieers
A mothers love will Danish fears.
My b4by's eyes in blight or bloom,
Those glorious orbs in grief or gloom,
Shall be Co me in dearth or doom
The dearest diamonds to the tomb.
John A. Joyce.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
THE PRESIDENTIAL SUCCESSION

"a GAhoABEN1AA1 bUOChSSlONs
At the time when the present executive en-
tered upon his Office, his death, removal, resig-
nation or inability to discharge his duties would
have left the government without,a constitn-
tional head 1t is possible, of course,
that q similar contingency may again
arise, unless the wisdom OF congress-
shall provide against its recurrence. , The SEN
ate, at its last session. after full consideration.
passed an act relating to this subject which will
now, l trust commend itself to the approval of
both houses Of congress-. The clauses of the
constitution, upon which must depend any law
regulating the presidential succession, presents
also for oluIlon other questions of para
mount Importance. These questions relate to
the proper Interpretation of the phrase 'ina-
bility to discharge the powers aud duties Of the
SAID Office" Our law providing, that when
the president shall suffer from such
inability, the presidential Office shall deyolve
upon the vice president who must himself. I'M
der the circumstances, give place to such offer
as congress may by law appoint to act as
president. l need not here set forth numerous
aud interesting inquiries which are suggested
by these words of the constitution. They were
fully stated in my first communication to con-
Gress, and have since been the subject OF fire.
quent deliberations in that body. IT is greatly
TO be hoped that these momentuous questions
Will ind speedy solution, lest an emergency
should arise when longer delay will be impos-
sible, and any determination, albeit the wlsest.
may lurulsn cause Tor anxiety and alarm. For
the reasons fully stated in my last annual
message, j repeat my recommendation
that congress propose an amendment to that
provision OF the constitution which prescribed
that the formalities for the enactment of laws.
whereby in respect to bills for the appropria-
ton Of public moneys, the executive NAV be
enabled while giving his approval to parlicu-
lar items, to interpose his veto as to such others
as do not commend themselves TO his iudg-
ment
II FOURTEENTH AMENDMENT
OF the constitution colfers the rights Of citi.
zenship upon all persons born or naturalized
IN the United States, and subject to the juris-
diction thereof. 1t was the special purpose of
this amendment to insure members Of the
colored race the full interment Of civil
and political rights. Certain statuatory pro
visions, intended to secure the enforcement of
those rights, have been recently declared IN
constitutional by the supreme court ANY legis-
lAtion whereby congress may lawfully supple
ment the guarantees which the constitution
affords for the equal enjoyment by all the citi-
zens Of the United States d every right priv
ilego and immunity OF citizenship, will re.
ceiye my unhesitating approval.
lSlgnedl CHESTER A. Arthur
WASHINGTON, D. O., Dec 3, 1888.
Mr.. Jones has been acquitted AZ Kansas
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meeting of orangemen, to express indig.
nation at the suspension OF Lord Rossmore's
commission was held at Monaghan. lie.
Isno. A carriage containing Lord and Lady
~ lore was embarrassed and drawn by
oIe GcOwd 70 the place Of meeting. A res
al &c was passed condemning the remov.
had aHpHoosss1moie. The latter sid that what he
Inc halt yearly meeting Of The grand iode,
OF Orangemen of Ireland passed a siToSs
addressed to iovalists of nm
pfIlsh empire. resenting the insult offa-a
70 Ioya,sts In Ireland through the snsner
sion OF Rossmo'e's commission and ssIin,
All 70 STAND BY and Tor the integrity of m
and rebellion. rap~
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GalIOws tenIn sciences.

The elects of Marwood, the late hang
man, were sold by auction at the corn
exchange, Horncastle, Eng, recen tly.
Brokers and collectors ofcuriosities from
all parts attended, and for some of the
articles there was a brisk competition.
The cup and saucer which Marwood or
dlnarily used fetched los. 3d.: his purse.
Is; his walking stick, los; his spectIcles
lis; the Gladstone travelling bag which
Marwood carried on circuit, e3: a rome.
94 los; an old carpet bag, 2ls. a pair of
stockings, 5s.;. Sunday neckties, lis. /;
nus writing desk, 2ls.. a watch, "a los; ;
seven old hats, 2s.; a Japanese sword
Gpresented), 45s:; his dog Nero, Dos; an
India rubber stamp, with the Inscription
WIN. Marwood, Executioner, Horncas.
tie" lis; the tools from off his shoemak.
ers seat, 81; the seat, 60 5s.; a whisky
flask, u.s.; a snGf-box, is. 6d.;a Bible.
with autograph, 81 los; and the signl
board of his shop, 81.
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joseph Proctor, the actor, well knou
through his performances in 'sNlck 4
the Woods" first appeared on the stas
"a bosten on November 20. 1879 an
t niS nItleth anniversary is to be ceIeb1
;eu IN That city by a special benefit md
lnee at the Boston Theafer.
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The new pasture of Captain King, in
Coleman County, Tex, is to contain ESQ.,
DCl acres, and will be the largest tract of
'an' N'thin one fence in the world.
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Isenator Miller of California is Dr.,;d,
honaire. q a ?
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MI. Jones has been acquitted at Kansas
olty OF lynching the wrong man.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-02-08

OK the 18th ult. the Supreme Court
Of Iowa declared the fanatioal prohibi.
tion amendment to tho Constitution Of
that State unconstitutional ON the
ground Of certain informalties in its
submission to the people. The 'prohi.
bitionists have, therefore, had all their
labor for nothing. They managed to
get majority vote for a measure which
made it unlawful for the COMMUNICATE
to use wine in the highes. rite Of his re-
ligion-a rite in which he was following
the clearly expressed example Of Christ
but IT is very doubtful whether it can
ever be done again. The leaders of the
Republican party are tired Of being led
to the slaughter by their fanatical allies.
This short, sharp, and savage crusade re-
suited in the gain OF five Democratic
members Of Congress to the Democratic
party even in such dyed-in the-wool
State as Iowa, and similar agitation
resulted in tho election, for tho first
time in its history, OF Democratic
Governor of Kansas. Such vagaries
are too expensive even Tor the Republi-
can leaders. They are slow in coming
to o realizing sense Of their Improbable
bargain, but the lesson they received
last Fall would waken even the dead.
They will have no more prohibition al
liances.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-02-08

New YORK, Feb. The Red Star
Line people say that no information has
been received by them regarding the
steamer "Nederland," but they do not
believe that any accident has befallen
her
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-02-08

FROM Hon. A. B, MoFFIrT, who paid
his constituents hurried visit yester-
day, having run down from Fresno,
where the committee OF which he is a
member were investigating the irriga
ting system of that section, we learn
that legislation is in much more for
ward state than is generally supposed
by the people. The talk about failure
OF apportionment is mere newspaper
leather and prunella. The bills for the
appropriations, for apportionment, roads
AMI county government, have been
placed on the special list and will be
disposed of in good order. The needed
legislation will undoubtedly be secured
in the regular session. We are glad to
learn that the popular impression that a
great deal of valuable time has been
frittered away is mistaken one.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-02-08

The cold and dry weather has by no
means been confined to Southern Cali
fornia. 1t has been quite general all
over the State, and the Sacramento ynl.
ley has come in for an especial share OF
it. The cereal crops are really as back
ward there as here, with the material
difference that here we shall harvest q
great deal of grain raised on irrigated
lands in any event. From all the bounds
of California is going up the cry, as to
the continuance of dry and cold weather.
" How long, oh Lord how long,"
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-02-08
Flood and Ice Gorge at wilkes
hnrra

Flood and Ice Gorge ut wilkes
barre.
WILKEsBARRE, Penn, Feb. People
living along the river front in this city
are now in dread of the river overflow
ing tonight. Those living in the lower
part of town are making preparations to
move in case OF second ice gorge. A
gorge has formed opposite the Jail and is
piled in immense heaps. The flats
between here and Kingston are covered
with about nine feet Of water. The
river last night swelled the mountain
streams. Should the ice remain in the
bed of the river much longer there is
every probability Of the greater portion
OF the city being inundated.
The Never-Ending War Damage
Question.
HARRISBURG. Pa, Feb. THE bill
making the State assume the damages
Of rebel raids on the border counties has
been reported unfavorably.
Boiler Explosion.
EAsroS, Pa, Feb. IA stationary
boiler of the Lehigh Valley Railroad
Company, on Lost Creek, exploded and
Barney Hellenthal killed. The build
ing was demolished.
The Old. Old story.
DURHAM, Ont, Feb. III. c. Cur
ney, accountant of the Bank of Com
merce, has absconded. His accounts
are short from ton to twelve thousand
dollars.
Wrong on the Right side.
Providence, r. l., Feb. THE
estate of Rev. DR.. Mercer, of Newport,
soon after his death estimated at
$500, 600, is found to amount to over
ZOO, 000 1t has been taxed for
$4,000.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-02-08

MAYOR THoM, in q communication to
the HERALD, which appears in our local
columns, makes some useful suggestions
as to the best way of relieving San Fer
nando street, whose often dangerous
and impossible condition is one of the
scandals Of our city, and has been a
thorn in the flesh of all people who have
been obliged to drive to East Los Angeles,
to Pasadena or to the San Gabriel valley
by way of the Arroyo Seco. If the
Mayors suggestions are carried out q
great boon will be conferred on the per-
sons named, and on those who are
obliged to use the San Fernando road.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-02-08
THE FAMOUS OPERA SINGERS.

1rln Il hhoOo ofEtSA olNdEhSt.
Annie Louise Carey and Clara Louise
Kellogg are beyond question the most
famous opera singers Of modern times
In fact they have been universally &C.
knowledged to be the leaders of their
profession, as well as ladies Of large ex.
perience and particularly good taste.
They have probably travelled more ex.
tensively than any ladies on the stage,
and, as consequence, have had excel
lent opportunities of judging of the
merits of different countries and their
productions. 1t is certainly very great
credit to California and the balmy semi
tropical climate of the Pacific, to have
had them pronounce Slaven's Yosemite
Cologne by far the best they have ever
used in any country. For sale by C.. +.
HenEeman, ~ Main street.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-02-08
Beund Over to Keep the Peace.

New YORK, Feb. Louise Raine, a
young woman who attempted to assas-
sinate Lieut.. Hart, was arraigned to-.
day. No complainant appearing, she
was fined for carrying concealed weap-
ons and bound over to keep the peace.
to her sanity.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-02-08

The Democratic majority has fulfilled
its pledge to Its allies in the late cam
paign by the repeal of the famous
obsolete Sunday law. The statute was
unlovely in its life and in death it was
not divided from the Prohibition move.
mest, which, in vine.clad California, Is
deader than the Seven sleepers. Hav-
ing proved their faith by their works,
Democrats can rely, hereafter,
upon the loyal energies of a
new and influential element in its
ranks. Having passed both houses,
the repeating act only awaits the sigma
ture of the Governor to become law.
As Governor Stoneman, both in his
brief speeches during the campaign and
in his inaugural message, advocated its
repeal, his signature admits of no con-
troversy. Thus perishes measure
which was originally enacted without
reflection, and which was sought to be
made the medium for the introduction
of sumptuary law and Blue Law
regime in this sunny and insoueiant
State.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-02-08

The visit of legislative committee
to the Kings River section of country
ought to go far to settle the long vexed
questions of riparian and irrigators'
rights. Intelligent legislation would
largely operate to obviate the lncessant
law suits which are continually spring
ing up not only between the settlers on
the north and south sides Of the river,
but in all tho irrigablo sections of the
State. So impressed are the settlers
with the necessity of legislation that
they sent a deputation to Sacramento
empowered to pay the expenses of what
ever legislative committee might be APP
pointed to visit the region where con-
troversy runs high. We heartily trust
that some eflicacious legislation will
be the outcome OF this trip Of inspec-
ton. The circumstance we have just
mentioned explains the failure of the
committee to include Los Angeles in the
scope of their irvestigat on.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-02-08
FOREIGN.
steamer xederIand In Distress.

steamer NederIand In Distress.
LONDON, Feb. IA bottle has been
found on Bournemouth beach containing
a saloon ticket on which are written the
following words: "Our ship is in great
distress; Masts destroyed; Immediate
help necessary. Steamer Nederland
The Red Star line steamer Nederland,
Captain Uberweg, sailed from Antwerp
Feburay Sd for New York. Bourne
mouth Beach, where the bottle is said to
have been found, is In Southampton
county, England.
steamer Reported Lost Heavy
Gale.
LONDON. Feb. lit is reported that
the steamer Kennmuier Castle, 200
tons, from London to Shanghai, via the
Snez Canal has been lost The passen.
gers were saved but many of the crew
were drowned.
A heavy gale prevails ON the coast to-
day. Several minor casualties involving
loss Of life are reported
The Result OF NihiIism.
ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. The Cars
manifesto of his coronation, says: We
determined in our heart not to perform
this sacred rite unless the feelings excit.
ed by the crime to which the benefactor
OF the people fell victim, had time to
calm down.
Loss OF the KenmuIr Castle Con-
Enthusiastically all the Crew
Lost.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-02-08
IIamIIn University Burned.

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, Feb. The
main building of the Hanlin University
was burned this morning. The school
of 100 pupils was in session. All escap-
ed. Loss, $4,000; insurance, S25, 600.
Craft and Neal Protected by Nii-
itary.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-02-08
Herald Steam Printing House.

The HERALD Steam Printing House Is not sur
passed By any Job Printing Office on the Pacific
Coast outside Of San Francisco In facilities for
doing Job work. Low prices, good work and ex-
pcdtion may DO relied upon at this Office
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-02-08
The stock Board.
{ FRANCIsCo. Feb. 7.-VirQi

SAN Francisco, Feb, Virginia so;
Curry, II; Mexican, 2t; Ophir 2s;
Union %; Nevada, "a; Eureka 81 Alpha
%; Best, 81; Point, 70; Utah, II Savage
IL; King 1903.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-02-08
HORSES FOR SALE.

A pair Of extra nne matched horses, both by
Norfolk, sound and kind; six years DID, work
double or single. Enquire w. Ii. TUTHILL,
f2-lw 2s Spring street.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-02-08
K. Of p.

OLIVE LoDox No. 20. Meet first and third
in the month at Odd Fellows Hall
p o. Building. Sojourning Knights invited.
J. r. SUMMERS, G. G.
A. yoRBA, X. Of R. and 8. ja1-ly
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FOR SALE.

pool Table, counter, looking-giass and bar
fixtures, all in hrst-class order. Apply at lSl
Main street. feb6 lw
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-02-08
FOR SALE-FOR RENT.
COWS FOR SALE.

Eight hoad OF good milch cows, two new milk
ers, rest soon coming in. Those wanting mich
COWS must apply within this week at my place In
Fruitland, Ave miles southeast Of tho city, near
Downey road. JOHN J. ADAMS.
fsb7 d&w-lw
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-02-08
FOR SALE.

FINE HOME IN CITY, WELL IMPROVED
IS acres all in bearing vines and trees, a good
house; wind mill and out houses; also good
wine cellar. with pipes and barrels complete; all
under fence. Enquire Of II. EDWARDS,
JAMS 2m No. So Spring street.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-02-08
WANTED.
ACCOUNTANT.

A reliable party desires to keep or post books
or to straighten accounts In dissolving partner.
ship, or discoutinuing business. To collect rents
and bad debts at most reasonable rates. Best
references given Address Postofico Boz 1901.
feb7 lW
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-02-08
Eagle Corps, N. q. @.

REGULAR meetings at the Armory, Cour
street, every Friday evening at 8 o'clock.
w. II. II. RUSSELL,
Captain Commanding.
C. A. KErER, First Sargent. je24-u
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-02-08
wANTs-Losr--FoUND.
WANTED
WAITED.

girl from IL to IA to take care Of a baby and
assist in light house work References required.
Address p. o. Bex 5x7. feb6 lw
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-02-08
MAHIEp.

A situation In q store or In any reputable bus
mesa Have had considerable business export
anoe. Address r D., p. o. feb6 1w