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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-12
TIE GREEDY REWARD BILL PASSED.
UNSUCCESSFUL EFFORTS BY MR. ROBINSON AND
MIR. WELLER TO SECURE LARGER REWARD
IBY TELEGRAPH 70 THE TRIBUSE.i

MR. WELLER TO SECURE A LARGER REWARD.
iBT TELEGRAPH 70 THE TRIBUSE.I
WASHINGTON, April 11.-After a short debate
the House passed the Senate resolution offering reward
of $4,000 for the rescue Of the Greedy party. This re
ward Dr Eli. explained, is expected to stimulate the
seaers aud wDalers who north early in the season so
that they viii be the alert and take pains to e4porehe
bays coasts and sllnds and seek for traces OF the
Grcey marty Mr. Ell. sad that some Of the 9ealers and
whaers will he in the northern waters, south or TIE en-
trance Smith Sound long before the advance vessel OF
the Government search expedition The vessels OF the
Merchant Marine he sad manned by men familiar
with the region and who understand the habits and Ian
gaQe OF the natives well enough To be able 10 ma ana
communicate with them and obtain any Information IN
their possession respecting Lieutenant CREEPY ana MS
companions
made argcl-say TJOOoO-ud he Of course took OCca-
sion to tell how The United states went begging on he
knees to treat Britain for vessel. he also den0dhced
the purchase Of ships from the hated irio for INC puI
poses oil the expedition. Calamity Neher, OF iowa
when an appropriation OF money from Ne
National Treasury Is la question, wanted tae amount n
creased 20 100000, but bis d5s1e was moi granted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-12
SOME HOUSE PROCEEDINGS IN BRIEF.

WASHINGTON, April lin the House to-day
Mr. Dngley. OF Maine. from the Shipping Committee,
ported back resolution, which adopted, calling
the Secretary of the Treasury for information what
lighthouse dues, tonnage charges other equivalent
taxes imposed American vessels entering and
clearing from foreign ports Mr. Aiken, OF South Caro-
lima from the Committee Education, reported reso-
luton recommending appropriation for the establish
ment Of an industrial school al Howard University.
Referred to tho Committee Appropriations Mr..
McMlcn, OF Tennessee, from the Committee on Revision
OF the Laws reported bill limiting the time within which
prosecutions may be instituted against persons charged
with violating the Internal Revenue laws House calen-
dar Mr. Henley, of California fI0m the Committee on
Public Land reported bill fOrfetug the Northern Pa
cihc land grant House calendar.
The Speaker laid before the House message nom the
President submitting special estimate from the Chief OF
Ordnance for permanent annual appropriation OF
$500 900 provide necessary armament FOR sea coast
fertilization The President says: In presenting this
estimate do think necessary to enumcrate the con-
sdera0ns which make it of the highest importance that
there shall be unnecessary delay In entering upon
work which must be commensurate with tho public
terest to be good, and which VIII take much TINS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-12
FrYERAL or 4 BALTIMORE CLERGYMAN

BALTIMORE, April 1.-THE funeral of the
Row DR.. John C. Backus, aie Pastor Emeritus OF the
First Prcsby teran Church " this city took place this
morning in the church over which he long presided.
The building hlled with friends tho deceased,
among whom nearly all the Presbyterian clergy Of
the city, and many Others OF the different Protestant
denominations. a number OF clergmen from Phla-
delphia were present. well the brother OF the de-
ceased j. Trumbull Backus, Of Schenectady, NewYOrk
The services were conducted by the Rev Dr. Ieftwch
successor OF Dr. Backus who pronounced culOgy upon
his Christian life. Al the close OF the services the body
WAS removed to tho Union Depot and thence To Phila
delpha. where the ntermeut will be made In Laurel Hill
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-12

NO OFFICIAL NOTION OF A DEMAND BY MINISTER
LANGsToN-AMOUST OF TIE CLAIMS.
WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE State Depart
has confirmation OF the cable report that Minis
ter Langston has demanded OF the Haytan Governments
S4OO Indemnity for American losses In the sepien-
Der riots on the surrender Of the Mole st. Nicholas a.
guarantee that the money will be paid. Tho latest com
municaton received from Dir Langston on the subec'
Is dated December IT, 1893. In which he asked for
Instructions in regard to the investigation. and settle
ment OF all the American claims based these disturb
and stated that they amounted In the aggregate 70
about 100000, including not only losses OF proporybh
also claims damages by reason Of personal injuries and
insults The department in reply approved suggestion
made TO Mr.. LangstOn by President Sal0m0n for TOE
establishment OF a mixed commission 20 adudicste the
claims modelled after the Egyptian Indemnity C0nlIn
sion, and similar tribunals heretofore Instituted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-12
DISTURBANCE IN CUBA.
MOVEMENTS OF TROOPS AND BANDITs-INDIGNA.
TON OVER A LOAN
letter from HAVANA dated Anil 3 SAWS
S-INDIGNA.

A letter from Havana, dated April 3, says
Serious accounts from the interior as TO the moyemena
OF large parties OF bandits and OF Government troops
time TO H. Yesterday battalion OF regular troops
was this city the V1elta ArI1ba, and for
few days the coast in the neighborhood of Havana
occupied by detachments OF troops The Government Is
apparently wakin up the situation Private accounts
from ~ Domingo say the Cuban refugees there
possession OF large amounts OF money and preparing
for landing in Cuba In combination with parties here.
This Is probably the cause OF the extraordinary move
of troops. The Government in spite OF al these
facts pretends to rdcuo all reports Of threatened va
sion.
News has reached this city that Minister OF the Col
onies has made new loan OF 81 100000 with the Hts
panoCOlonia Bank OF Barcelona for the account OF tho
Cuban Treasury pledgng in daily payment OF
$4,000 from the income or the Cuban custom houses.
The Cuban Treasury will have pay per cent
mission the loan and interest OF 9a per per
This has caused the greatest indlga-
ton here and has added the profound alarm and
general discomfort prevailing the loan and
made with the bank IN 1880 considered OF
OF affairs. BY virtue OF the former loan, through which
the Colonial realizing immense profit,
the burden OF which Cuba alone has TO bear the bank
already receiving S33 600 daily from the income Of tho
Cuban custom houses.
petition which the tobacco growers in the vuelta
AbaO submitted the Heme Government asking
enumerated destructive TO their industry has been
virtually rejected. Tue from the Govern
ment settled none OF the difficulties.
ia order to sell their drafts have submit large
The current rates Of exchange, which continually
declining Some of the larger houses cannot sell their
bills OF exchange at any rate.
WASHINGTON, April 1l.-Informaton has been received
here of the arrest by the United authorities az
Key West. Fla, OF Aurelio Mayo Cuban, who arrived
that port yesterday morning the Iutchn.
SON The arrest based a telegram ffom ths
GOyernoreneral OF Cuba 20 tAe Spanish Consul at Key
West saving that MayOll coming TO America Nh
him Msyoll was taken before magistrate and held
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-12
A SUIT FOR VALUABLE WATER FRONT.
Try TELEGRAPH To THE TRBUNEl

TRENTON, n. j., April 11.-Before Justices
Depue Knapp and Magic of the Supreme Court IN TINS
city to-day ex-Chancelor Williamson and James E
Gowen appeared the plaintiff and ex Attorney Cen
eral Gilchrst, Thomas \. McCarter and william H. COR
bin for the defence the of the Newersey Centa
Railroad against the Hudson Terminal Company Inc
suit over the title to 100000 worth OF Cen'raS
water front at Communpaw, which is claimed by the
Iebich Valley Railroad Company, through purchase
from tho Hudson Terminal Company. Inc case has hee
fin the courts several years one decision mas een
rendered against The Central but that road sun retains
possession OF the land Decision was reserved touay'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-12
TAKING ADVANTAGE OF LOWER COAL
RATES

BUFFALO, April 1.-the buffalo JoDDers Ill
coal and the miners have within the last few days been
taking advantage of the recent in coal rates by the
Enc road There are more than 1000 cars OF coal
in the yards that have been brought over the Erie ROAD
and sections of The Buffalo, New-York and Philadelphia
road To prevent the accumulation of COAL and taking
advantage OF the cut the Buffalo, NewYorK and Phla-
depha Company has II said issued orders to ITS agents
nor 10 receive coal from the Erie Company for trans
shipment overits road at points where is necessary Tor
the Company ship their sections OF mat
line before reaching this city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-12
xrwyopK DAILY TRIBUNE SATURDAY, 1ssiTEN PAGES

January % 1851 He was Ylce-lTesdent Of the Senate
from 1861 TO 1868 lie attained The rank OF Grand CroSs
In the Legion Of Honor and became In ieos tne Ps
prnt secretary Of the Academy Of Sciences NJ DUNES
delivered the Faraday lecture before the ChemiGa
Society OF London in 1863 He was member OF the lu
tcrnatonal Monetary Commission pS75.I6). ana on
Tune l. 1876 was Installed a member OF the french
Academy the successor OF NJ. GullOt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-12
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE House Com
mittee on the Judiciary to-day instructed Representa-
tive Broadhead TO report adversely bill TO amend the
Revised Statutes that delegates shall have fight
vote IA the House of Representatives. Mr. Collins was
Instructed TO ask that special day be set apart for the
consideration of the Bankrupt bin reported from the
committee Mr Tucker instructed To report fayora
NJ Tho bill OF Mr. Lore 10 prevent and punish the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-12
DEACON ci.NNlNGS WRITES 4 LETTER.
Deacon Cummings sent the following letter

Deacon Cummings sent the following letter
yesterday:
Messrs. Zine. MastOn, Smith and FOster-Genlemen:
As ID, dedcOH have power 10 prescribe such rules Tor
the church. and the church has power 10 cut Oh
bsrs in such a manner must decline TO act upon the
committee 1.-The committee TO prepare roll OF church
membership is referred toll and respectfully protest
against any such course OF action Respectfully,
II. NJ CUMMINGS, Deacon.
Deacon Foster when shown the letter remarked: IL
makes no difference we can finish the work without Mr.
Cummings"
DR.. Ranney, when asked when Dr.. Newman would re-
crlye an order to show cause why Injunction should
NOT be granted 10 restrain him from preaching In the
tested pu smiled, twed his thumbs, aud said Moth
ing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-12
AMENDING THE LAID LAWS.

WAsHNGTOY, April 1.-THE House Com
mtee Public Lands gave consideration to day 10 the
bills before IT for the repeal Of laws providing for the
entry Of public lands Members OF the committee Of
opinion bill will be reported 10 repeal the Pre-
emptOn and Timber Culture acts and TO amend tie Home
stead subcommittee appointed to confer with
the Secretary Of the Interior relative amendments that
might be made. Representatives, Anderson and strait ~
the meeting Of the committee to-day, opposed the pro-
posed changes of the law II was reported taat Mr. Bel
ford who was absent, would also offer opposition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-12
ARMY ORDERS.

WASHINGTON, APRIL 1.-the President hM
signed the commission Of Colonel David s. Stanley to be
Brgadier-Genera and it has been forwarded TO him.
Board of Survey consist OF Major william b. Hughes
Ouarermas,er; Captain Henry ". Humphreys, 18th In.
tauiTy, and First Lieutenant Frazier A BOuiee, lat
Cavalry will rs enbe at the Philadelphia depot Of th'
Quartermastcr's Department on the 18th inst
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-12
ALFRED ALPHONsE HAENTJENs.
PARIS, April 11.-Alfred Alphonse Haentjens'

Tic hI"tb7IIdI' IO"I'
NJ Haentjons was born at Nantes on June H. iSZi'
After busy youth spen. in commercial pursuits ne was
elected Mayor of Saint Cornec. and in 1858 member
of the CoHse of la sarthe for the Canton Oh
Grand Luce. While serving as volunteer Ill the army
he was wounded in the breast and was decorated WIN
the Cross OF the Legion Of Honor. NJ llaehuens va
elected Deputy tho Legislative body IN lSI rs Govern
mental candidate for the First District o. la bAtlhe ne
was reelected the Independent Dynastie candidate '
fine elections OF 1869
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-12
DECREASED POSTAL REVENUES.

WASHINGTON, April 11.-COmplete returns of
the postal for the first and second quarters Of
the present fiscal year and estimates for the third quar-
give the following results: Gross receipts for the
quarter ended September 30 1888. sl0505s67 for the
quarter ended December 81 ss3, aseertained sll1o
GIG; estimated for the quarter ended March 81 1884
$IO769 CID; estimated for the quarter ending June 30
1sS4 $l0737 349; total estimated revenue for the year.
943 262 446 total for ended June 30 l~-
$45.60s, 1922 falling on I'm the revenue for the present
O.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-12
MR.. poRTER's REPLY TO Mr.. VANDERBILT.

CHHCAGO, Ap1I II.-1. IT. TOIItI, III TtPI3
10 the card published by Mr. Vanderbilt urging the stock
holders of the Rock Island Road TO vote for him for
director said in an interview, that he unable 10
coun for his nworhness IN Mr.. Vandcrblfs eyes, e1-
cept that he may have isreprcsented by unrEdy
sockhodcrs He had been connected with the railroad
msnorencnt for fifteen years without unfrtcndly Outpost
ton and wac sorry that when contemplating refinement
from active mana cement lie should I've attacked.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-12
OPPOSING POSTAL TELEGRAPHs.

WASHINGTON, April 11.-Dr. Norvin Green
made argument before the House Committee on Post
offices and Post Roads to-day in opposition TO postal
teegraphs. He thought. however. that II the Govern
determined the business IL ought to buy
ont existing lines and manage the wOrk exclusively In ia
own way. He also said that II the Senate committees
hill became a law the Western Union Company would not
become bidder for the contract for which that measure
makes prOysOB hui that II the rates originally proposed
In the Hubbard BILL 25c.. soc. and 75c., should DO
adopted, then the Western Union would bid.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-12

NJ Dumas was born in Al0is on July IA 1900 The at
tenlon OF scientific attracted by his researches
III animal ply siooey, in which he associated with
NJ Provost ia 1923 he appointed Teacher OF Chem
istry In the Ecole PotechnIque Paris. NJ Dumas
published o memoir the relations existing between
the specific weights Of solid bodies and their atomic
weight and from that 70 tho end OF hs life he has
constantly added the worlds knowledge Of organic
chemistry. M Dumas theory OF substitution Ia OF
his important works. and his treatise chemistry
rs applied the another valuable contribution 10
practical soenot In May, ls49 lac elected % the
National Assembly, and October 81 made Mnister
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-12
AN OHIO STRIKE ENDED.

Charles OHara were arrested last night, on the
charge OF contempt of court and the other Tor
obStructing the United States mails. Both were
strikers on the Cincinnati Northern division of the Toledo
Cincinnati and st. Louis Railroad The strikers hearing
this held meeting and agreed to re0rn To work II The
men we're released Late git the officers OF the road
gave bond the release the prisoners and agreed to
BAY the men February and the strike was declared
ended. The men viii resume work to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-12
RIVALS OF TILE BLACK AND rAy."

Ryerson's new black and tan" cabs are to
have competitors OF similar appearance. The hackmen.
II said have decided 20 build cabs OF precisely similar
appearance. but with another although similar.
But tho cabs will he like their hated rivals only In
Appearance The traveller who rides in them Is 10 be
made TO pay full fAra
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-12
JOSEPH L. HARRIS.

Joseph r. Harris died at st. Lukes H0spi'al
on Thursday morning, in his SEVENTEEN year lie was
horn in Portland Maine and he came to New York forty
vears aro 70 follow his profession an artist. me
funeral viii be al Grace Chapel, this afternoon at
O'Clock
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-12
CONSUL. GENERAL BADEAU RESIGNS.

WASHINGTON, April ia cable dispatch
has been received by the Secretary Of State from General
Adam Badeau, rendering his resignation as COnsuNen.
eral at Havana.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-12

Convention also selected delegates with instructions 10
suppOrt Blaipe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-12
CLAIMS AGAINST HAYTI.

erf.ting within the United States OF the securities Of
for ei0u Governments
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-12
JEAN RAPTISTE DUMAS.

PARIS, April 1.-THE death of ~ Jean
Bapliste Dumas is announced.
Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1884-12-05
SUMMONS.
10 the Superior Court Of the state Of calIfor-
MA, in and for Che countyof Dos
Angeles
L ". wELlER. rlainaR.
vs.
" II. JAC0BY. JOHN DOE and
RICHARD ROE, DefeudgHEz-

Action brought IA the superior Court Of
the stale Of Cal FORMS, IN and fos the coun-
y Of Los Angeles, aud the complaint Med
in said county 81 los Angeles, L he olsoe
Of sae clerk q said superior COAT
The people 81 ne STATE of California send
greeting 70 ". n. lseoby, John Doe sad
RichsB Roe, defendants
foa are hereby required to appear IN "A
action brought against you b. the above
named Plaintiff In the superior Court Of 1he
state Of CaliioFuia, ia and for the county 81
Los angeles. and y answer the complaint
hisd therein, within ten days Exclusive af
roe day o. eerytcei, after the service on you
* tAis 3ufamous ~ served within this
county or II keryef elsewhere, within
thirty days or judgment BY defasils win Be
taken agaiast yuu according - the prayer o.
The said action Is brought Is recover
Judgement and decree against you and each
u yon quietigg tiE,e Of plainiiT Ia and to
the following ptece or parcel % lard u 1atz
IA he county Of Los angeles. described ~
Farfy'shree BY le5 feet southeast corner Of
Eighth and Charity streets bounded south
By Creed east by st4rbuck arroyo running
through. And Tor costs OF suit
References IS had 70 complaint iot particu
lars
And you are hereby notified tAa. q ysa
saii % aVpeHz and answer the $40 complaint
IS above required the said plaintiff win ep-
ply % The cauft ioz TIE raief demanded IA
The complaint.
Given under ny hand ari the seal Of the
Superior Court 81 the State Of California. IN
and Tor the county 81 Los Angeles, tais 18th
isT y October, II the rear n Lord one
Thousand eight hrndred and eighty four.
A, ". POTTS, Clerk.
ny 2. 0WEy, Deputy.
Hicks. Lucas s Bentley, Att'ys far Prs.
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Order Granting Petition for Order
Of Sale and Appointing Day Of
Hearing, &c

n The superior Court q The county Of Ios
Angeles aud 5tate OF California.
Ia tho matter 81 the estate fnd guardian
ship 81 :. A. Green minor.
1t appealing Tn this Court from .hf petition
this day presented and fled bv Z. o. Green
the guardian Of the person aud estate OF
A. fireen minor. praying Tor an order IF
sale % certain real estate belonging 10 said
ward, ana that Go 81 for the best Interest u
said ward and necessary sast such real Is
tate should iis sold,
It Il hereny ordered that fhe next n Kin 81
the said wafds, and aH persons Interested il
tie said estate appear b fore ttis Couft ca
duudsy, the 18Th day ii frrem Der ls-4 IT
70 clock y of said day 20 TIE c0uri room
Ct this Court, ia The cry OF LIS Angeles.
eaunty % Lqs Angeles ani state d celiiof
MS then aud there u sfen eaaAs why AZ
order shenia act be zlAnlud oE he gale Of
such estate.
And it Is further cI3e- Hat q copy Of
this order be published - ie sf eHee 3 week
ioi three successive gseis ue6are the said
day OF hearing. IN the f Aneeles DAl1F
HERALD, Q rsN spaper printed III pubiiahed
II the said eisy and County 81 los Angeles.
Dated November ~. 1874.
llERRN VI SMITH.
Judge p the Superior Court Of said county
Of Los Augeles.
p. y. ADAMS. Attorney for Petitioner.
noTi5 ~
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uallty q murder.

LosboN, bee. 4.-4Thc case Of CAPTAIN mud
1ey add Male 81 the wrecked yacht Aienon.
eifc, @a0 kulcd the bay Parker % Keep
tuenselyea alive, and against " roin, On No
gembef slh, d speciill Verdict was found Ia
accor,lance win the facts. was heard TO-DAY
by fun bench OF the CoarL Of appeals Lord
Chiei Justiee CoierIage. ia pr0nouncing the
dresiOa OF tae O0urt, said that all sue
Jadges agreed thar the act I'll the prisoners
ainolhtea Is Ianrder and conviction must
BE- silraet!
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Tax Notice.

rEotiee is hereby given that the state ard
County taxes IN aud for the County Of los
Angeles, for the fiscal year ISIS ace BaW
due aud payable and will beeGme deiir
luent ou the last Monday IN December next,
and that unless paid prior thereto FIVE "a
per cent. viii be added % tire original
amount thereof.
With In my Office on Market street, IN
the Court House building, IN The City Of Los
Angeles, every day except Sundays and
legal holidays, from o'clock A. N. until 8
O'Clock +. n for the purpose Of receiving
said taxes. The law "a regard 70 the o0ilee-
ton thereof viii be strietly enforced
ASA Eldls,
County Tax Collector.
Jsos Angeles, November "a, 1884 noV5td
Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1884-12-05

We. the undersigned, Daniel Pickit and
Thomas Kelley, do hereby certify that we
have this day entered into q eo-parnsyhiP
under the iriu name and style Of "fickit \
Keller, y for the purpose % carrying on the
real eslate, abstract aud Insurance business,
IN the CITY and county Of Los Angeles, Calf
iornia. That the full names OF all the mem
bers Of said co-partnership are herennio
subscribed. and that each Of said parties "
= resident Of said city and county OF Los
Angeles, California.
wi ness our hands this ID day Of Decem
her. Il. 1854. DANIEL PiCKIT.
TH0S. KELLEY.