Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-07-24
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Another Destructive Fire Near
TrQckoe

Apother Destructive fire Near
Truckee.
TRUCKER, July %. - Between the
hours Of 2 and this morning fire was
discovered in one of the wooden build.
ings Of Joseph Marseen & Sons slauph.
tering establishment, situated a half
mile from Truckee proper. Notwith-
standing everything was done that could
be to stay the progress of the flames the
fire rapidly spread from one building to
another until the FIVE houses had been
entirely consumed Most of the live
stock was fortunately rescued. Hides and
tallow to the value Of $500, and a large
storehouse filed with ice, dressed beef
and mutton and other property were all
destroyed. The loss, which Is esiimat. d
at over $4,000. falls heavily upon the
firm by reuson of there being no insur.
ance upon the place or the contents.
Mr.. Joseph Marseen, Jr., says that with
ost doubt the fire was the work of an
incendiary.
The Republican state Conven.
ti0n.
SACRAMENTO, July 23.-The hour Of
meeting Of the Republican State Con-
vention has been fixed for 3 o'clock.
Grand Parade Of the Grand Army
Of the Republic.
MINNsAPoLIs, July 23.-The grand
parade was delayed in forming. When
In motion they were received with tre-
mendous cheers by sixty thousand peo-
pie, who throng every street on the line
Of march. The weather was fair but
sultry, with threatening clouds gather
ing. The whole grand army in line was
the largest demonstration since the war
After the parade a business meeting for
organ cation will be held. The candi-
dates for Grand Commander are Carna-
han Of Illinois, Warner OF Missouri.
Kountz Of Ohio, Burst of Illinois and
Anderson Of Kansas. General Sherman
is being urged but has declined to accept
the honor. He can be nominated by
acclamatien II he desires it. The par
ade is now passing the City Hall where
the children are canopied on the plat
form waving banners and singing old
war songs which the veterans take mp
and pass on with uncovered heads.
The blare Of bands, waving of banners,
and the shouts of thousands from the
streets, windows and house tops con.
tribute to the inspiring scene. As the
tattered battle flags are recognized by
the old veterans a wild cry Of delight
goes up. The enthusiasm was never
equalled here. It is the greatest demon
stration ever witnessed in the North
west.
ProhibItien Convention 1t Pitts
burgh.
PITTSBURGH, July 23.-The Prohibit
ton Convention was called to order
promptly at II o'clock by Gideon j.
Stewart, and prayer was offered by Rev.
A. A. Miner, Of Boston.
A temporary organization was effected
in the choice of William Daniel, of
Maryland, as Chairman, and Mrs.
Woodbridge President OF the Ohio
Woman's Christian Temperance Union.
and Charles Carter, Of Washington, d.
c., as Secretarys.
Govorn0r CasvsHanA In 6e ress.s-
silly Netined Of His Nomination
Next Wednesday.
ALBANY, N. Y, July 23.-Governor
Cleveland is daily engaged with the
routine business of his office. He states
that he will spend the entire summer in
Albany, with the exception Of few days
recreation in August. 1t is expected that
formal notification OF his nomination
for President will be made Mt the Execu-
tive Mansion on Tuesday or Wednesday.
Terrine Gas ExpIesion.
WHEELING, w. Va, July 23-This
morning at eight O'Clock terrific gas
explosion took place at the German
Bank, . jet was left burning in the vault.
This morning chief clerk Jno. He'll
struck match as soon as he opened the
doors. Seeing that the jet was not
burning and failing TO detect the odor of
gas when tremendous explosion fol;
lowed.
Distributien for the N. o. Expo
sition.
New ORLEANS, July 23.-The msnag-
ers OF the Worlds Exposition have au-
thorized Director Burke TO notify~the
Governors Of all the States and Terri
tories intending making exhibits that
that the first installment of 5000 ap-
propristed to each Is ready for their or
ders.
GreeIy and Party Feted by the
Governor Of newfoundland.
ST. JOINS, July .-Lieutenanttsre RELY
and the commanders and officers OF the
Arctic expedition are guests at the vice
regal residence Of Sir John Hawley
Glover, Governor of Newfoundland.
The Bear and the Thetis leave st. Johns
Saturday. Greedy and his comrades are
enjoying excellent health.
sargent Asked TO Run for Con-
NKwBURYPoRT, July 81 --Ex- Minister
Sargent has received despatch asking
him TO run for Congress in one of the
California districts.
TIVE Mere steamships DO Down
LONDON, July 23.-Advices from Co
runa. Spain, last night, give meagre in.
formation OF the collision off that port,
between the steamer CHOU and Loxham
There was understanding of signals,
and the vessels came together at a high rate
Of speed, both steamers went down in.
medIately. Fifty-six p rsons were pick cd
up from both wrecks. The number
drowned is not known, but will probably
exceed 1000.
Madame PATHS Divorce Case.
PARIS, July 23.-The application OF
Nine. Patti vs.. Marquis de Caux tor d..
vorce will be the first case tried under
the new divorce law.
Cholera Ciinxs to Toulon.
ToULoS, July 23.--Fifteen deaths oc
CURED here last night. Several apothe
carries threaten 10 close because the city
is distributing medicine free.
Fatality ~ nGarssilles.
MARsEILLEs, July 23.-Twenty-on,
deaths occurred here last night.
Trench and EnQlieh Navfes.