Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-19

Station, fifteen miles from this city, to
ratify the nomination Of Mrs. Belva
Lockwood for President of the United
States. Mrs. Lockwood was present
and made o speech, in which she said
that women were new about 10 take
their places with men in the political
field, as they had taken them ia the
workshop, in the pulpit and at the bar.
1t was announced TO the meeting that
Mrs. DR.. G. Lozief, Of New York, had
been nominated for the second place on
the ticket with Mrs. Lockwood.
A Tramp's Rcvenge.
PmxADELPHIA, Penn, Sept. lS-A
special from Atlantic City. New Jersey,
says that Moses p. Brown, of PhiladeI-
phia, colored man who was arrested
for attempting to wreck train on the
Philadelphia and Atlantic City Railway.
was sentenced to imprisonment for 81
years at hard labor and to pay fine of
81, 100. Brown stated that the motive Of
his crime was to get square with the
railroad company for being put off the
train for not paying his fare.
Gresham May be Secretary Or the
Treasury.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18.-It is now
known beyond doubt that General
Gresham can have the Treasury Port
folio if he wishes it. His hesitancy is
caused by his desire to conclude investi.
cations already begun and inaugurate
further reforms in the Postoffice Depart
ment. 1t is known that the President
would be gratifsd if Judge Gresham
would accept the place. and some OF his
friends believe he may yet be induced to
take the position.
stock Breeders Meeting.
SPRIsGFIELD, ILL.,, Sept. lS.-The
Illinois State Board Of Agriculture to-
day issued call for q national conven.
tion Of those interested in the breeding
and management of various classes Of
live stock, to be held at Chicago on No
vember Is, 1884. The prevention and
determination of contagious diseases and
legislation. both national aud state, on
the subject will be discussed. The pro.
priety OF forming permanent organiza-
tion of the stock men of the country will
also be considered.
suicide ef Jones.
GALVESTON. Texas, Sept. l8.-Danisl
II Jones, the Deputy Internal Revenue
Collector Of this district suicided to-day
On the train near Mexis, Texas. Jones
was married man and had eloped with
Miss Sallie Knight, l6 years old, the
daughter of a citizen Of Marshall. They
were apprehended at Austin, where
fa1 n.. oh ,f ktA.
mapping. jones was in the custody Of
an officer at the time OF the suicide.
Rsynelas' statue Uaveiied.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. S.-The statue
Of Gen. John Fulton Reynolds, who
was killed at the battle of Gettysburg,
was unveiled in front Of tine City Hall
to-day. The Grand Army paraded in
honor of the event.
speeding the Parting Guest-Ir-
Wing ON sis Way to Montreal.
LIVERPOOL, Sept. ls.-Henry Irving
and Ellen Terry sailed for Montreal to.
day in the steamship Partisan. The
general public and the theatrical profess
sion assembled in force to see them off
A special lender left the dock bearing
the distinguished actors to the steamer.
The crowd raised an enthusiastic cheer.
Irving and Miss Terry continued to bow
and waive their adieux to their friends
as long as they remained ia sight.
Rumers or ImpendIag Failures
at Liverpool
LIVERPOOL, Sept. lS.--The Journal
Commerce OF this city states that dis
quieting rumors are adoat concerning
the stability Of certain Liverpool firms,
owing to the low prices of cotton, corn,
provisions aud sugar. During the day
these rumors slightly subsided owing ito
partial improvement in the grain mar
ket. Only one firm made o private ar
rangement. This firm is engaged in the
sugar market.
Cry For the Republie In Brussels.
BRUssKLs, Sept. lS.-Bands Of citizens
paraded the principal quarters of the
city last evening. The royal palace was
the center of attraction, and before 1t
multitudes gathered. The King was
hooted, and the cry "Vive Ia Repub-
liaue" was frequently heard. The Lib
eral papers appeal to the people to re-
main calm and use only lawful means to
combat the new education bill.
A Proposed Unlen.
OTTAWA, Sept. lS.-Michael Solomon.
a member of the Legislative Council Of
Jamaica, speaks favorably Of the union
| Of Canada and Jamaica. Sir John Nc
Donald, in an interview with solomon,
would not express an opinion, but said
| il the government did not consider the
subject favorably. information to that
effect would be forwarded to solomon.
The latter also had interviews with 9TH
or ministers.
The Russian Bear shows His
ST.. PErERsBuRo, Sept. lS.-Advices
from the North state that the Russian
Corvette at Vladivostok seized the
American schooner Eliza for having
contraband goods on board, aud the
English schooner Helena for illegal
bunting.
Crack shots Coming to Los
Angeles
STOCKTON, Sept. lS.-Several Of
Stockton's crack shots win attend the
State SportsmAn's Association at Los
Angeles, on the thiid and fourth oi
October.