Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-09-20

SAN FRANcIsco. Sept. l9.--The Su-
preme Court has affirmed the order fix-
ing the day for the execution Of SIMON
Raten aud Joseph Hurtado, the Sacra-
mento murdersis. The Governor
granted them respite OF thirty days in
which to make their appeal. Unless
they are granted a pardon they will be
hanged on Friday. the 18th inst.
The sale OF the Alta
SAN Francisco, Sept. l9.-Referripg |
to the reported sale OF the Aita the |
Chronicle says that among the claims
presented against the estate Of the late
Mr.. McCrellish. the senior partner of
tho paper, was note for $40, 900, exe-
cuted in 1881, upon which 5000 Of in |
terest had accrued. The claim was al |
lowed by the Probate Court. The
money for which the note was given
was. It states, advanced by Gov. Stan
ford and made payable TO the Pacific |
Improvement Company. II is stated
that under the new management the |
Alta will be the supporter Of the State |
Democratic Central Committee and the |
organ Of the eparty.
THO Fever 1t tuaymas.
Tucson, Sept. l9.-Fred Swift, an old |
resident Of this place, has arrived here
from Guaymas. He states that about |
1900 people have had the fever and about
$50 have died from it.
ordered Horne.
WAsHfsoroS, Sept. l9.-The Pow
hatan will be ordered tomorrow TO leave
ST. John for New York and bring with
her the Greeley relief expedition party.
The Florida ship Canal.
New York, Sept. 19.--At meeting
OF the stock holders of the Florida Ship
Canal and Transit Company, 1t was re-
solved that the Board Of Directors be
authorized to make a contract for the
construction Of the canal and to issue
stock and first mortgage bonds for
the purpose.
GeinE for villard's stocks.
New YoRK, Wall street, ii 4. NJ
Another attack was made ON Willard 3
shares this morning, Northern Pacific
declining to 391. preferred to 727s, and
Oregon Transportation TO 64x Other
stocks were not offered and remain
strong. There Is some showing u ad-
vance over last nights closing.
ammigratien Troubles.
WAsHINGroN, sept. l9.---The Massa-
chusetts Commissioner Of Immigration |
reports that 80, 600 emigrants arrived at
Boston from August 3, 1882. to June 30, |
1888. OF this number seventeen were
lunatics, idiots or persons unable to
take care Of themselves. The Commits.
sioner says the worst class OF paupers
they are called upon to provide for come
through Canada, and additional legisla-
tion Il asked to prevent such-infias.
Grand Ledge OF Odd Fellows.
Providence, r. l., Sept. l9.--The
Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
began its fifty-ninth annual session yes
terday. The report Of the Grand Sire
shows that the progress OF the Order is
extremely gratifying. II shows q net
gain in membership of l8,05O; total re-
lief afforded, 81 ,SS2, 40; total revenue.
50. 245. $40; aggregate available assets.
e75,782. The revenue during the past
year exceeded the expenses by S7566.
AutI,MaehIne Thunder.
NEW YoRK, Sept. l9.--The Executive
Committee Of the anti-machine Repub-
licans last evening adopted resolutions
denouncing the proclamation of the ma
chine organization, declaring that the
late primaries were conducted according
to the usual machine methods and that
only five Of the eighty delegates elected
are Independents, and concluded by
stating that, while they are loyal Repub-
licans. they do not hold themselves
bound to obey the orders of this gang Of
political frauds A copy Of the resolu-
tions awill be forwarded to the Saate
Convention.
Psetfc Ben and q Reporter.
BosroS, Sept. 10. Following is from
an interview had with Governor Butler
tonight: Reporter--:'Gov. Butler,
see IL appears that Henry L. Pierce has
written letter Of withdrawal from the
canvass" Gov. Butler-''Yes, l see;
but newspapers lie, so can't place any
dependence upon what they say Do
yon really take 1t to be withdrawal"
Reporter sir; am sure Of it.
Have you anything to say about itg" Gov.
Butler-''Yes, all / have TO say is to re-
peat the old couplst: Three cheers for
the dead already, hurrah for the next
to die"
Lecometive Firemen In Conven-
tl0n.
DENVER, COL, September, l9.-The
tenth annual convention OF the Brother
hood of Locomotive Firemen Of the
United States and Canada Is in session
here. President Arnold, OF Columbus,
Ohio, presided at the opening exercises.
Speeches were made by Col. Maynard,
editor Of the indianapolis Sentinel, Con-
gressmen Belford, Ex-Governor Routt.
). M. Stevens and Others. Henry Ward
Beecher, who is delivering series of
lectures here, spoke ten minutes. About
one hundred and eighty delegates are
present, representing the same number
Of lodges and membership Of 5000.
The executive session will be held to-
morrow.
An Improbable Report
LONDON, Sept. l9.---Thc Daily Tele-
graph's correspondent at Paris states
that China has proposed to accept the
Frcnch prOtectorate IN hh"h on cohut-
ton that the French evacuate Tonquin.
The Horrors OF shipwreck.
sr. JOHNS, N. f., Sept. l9.-The
French shipping schooner, Mercury,
which arrived at st. Pierre last night
from Grand Banks, picked up on the
18th inst, two New Foundland fisher
mon named Walsh and Matthews
In a dory, having been six days
adriff without food or water.
They became delirious and Walsh open
ed his veins and sucked his blood to
quench the terrible thirst. They were
80 helpless that they had to be hoisted
aboard the vessel with ropes. The Mer-
curry also brought the captain and three
Of the crew Of the wrecked Newfound-
land bark Medianna. They knew moth
ing Of the balance Of the crew.