Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-05-25
EASTERN.
bills to Forfeit Railroad Land
Grants

Grants.
WASHINGTON, May 24.-The Senate
Con mittee on Public Lands to-day, de
cided to report bills forfeiting land
grants opposite the uncompleted portions
of the Northern Pacific main line and
branches of the line and the Atlantic h
Pacific Railroads. Senator Plumb thinks
the forfeiture of the Northern Pacific
will amount to l3.000,OO0 acres and the
Atlantic h Pacific to 36, 6,0O0, 600 acres.
The bill further provides that lieu lands
hereafter selected, ii occupied by bona
fde settlers, should be sold at 81 % per
acre for 100 acres.
Light Run on the West side
Bank,
New YORK, May 23.-There has
been small run on the West Side Bank
this afternoon, owing to the S96. 900
defalcation of Hincklsy, paying teller
A crowd of depositors fiocked in and
drew their money. Many only drew
portion. The oihcerso of the bank refused
to say anything about the defalcation, but
promised statement. Hinckley has
not been heard of yet. The bank does
not anticipate much OF run. 1t has a
surplus of many thousands.
Further in Regard 20 the oil Fire
The Loss 5000. 900.
PHILADELPHIA, May 24.-The situa.
ton at the Atlantic Oh Works is un'
changed. There is no immediate pros
pect OF the fire spreading. The oil is
burning freely aud project of piercing
the 25, 000- barrel tank by cannon balls,
to draw of the oil, is under considera
ton. A cannon was placed in position
but officials are cautious of the sur.
rounding property. The Belmont OIL
Works aud the gas works are regarded
| as safe.
At noon fourteen tanks of oil were
ablaze and several more in great danger.
The flames spread over five acres. The
fire Is likely to continue to burn some
days The tiremen feel confident that
they eau keep 1t confined to the oil now
burning. There have been several ex-
plosions. A change in the wind may
spread the flames. 1t is now said the
loss will reach 5000, 900.
wholesome Effect of the Late
| Riot.
| CINCINNATI, Ohio, MAY "a Benz.
Johnson, who, with Allan ingalls,, was
indicted for the murder OF the Taylor
family, at Avondsle, was this afternoon
found guilty OF murder in the first de-
gree. The jury was out one hour. THIS
was the case where the bodies were d.. :
livered on the evening OF the killing to
the Ohio Medical College, and fifteen
dollars apiece paid for them to Ingalls,
aud johnson. Ingalls, hung himself in
Jail short time ago.
Louisville Races.
LOUISVILLE, Ky, May 24.-In L Q
Fleetwood stakes for three year.olds,
mile heats, Venture won in straights.
Eros second each heat, Figot third.
Time, l:45b, l:a7a.
In the Swegert stakes, mile dash,
Long Knight won; John Henry, second;
Centerville, third. Time, "A.
In the purse of S400, for all ages, Jose
Phillips was first Tom Barlow, second;
Lucille Dale, third. Time, minutes.
Ia the Steeple chase handicap, free for
all ages, 2 miles, Captain Curry won;
Ohio Boy, second. Time, 4:l9.
sterling, Exchange ana BOnds.
NEw York, May "a STERLING bills
on London, 60 days, S4.S5; Sterling
bills on London, sight drafts, S4.S7; u.
5. AIS OF 1891, interest quarterly, Sl.l3;
U. 5. As, 1907, interest quarterly 81 .2Oz ;
U. ). IS, optional, quarterly, Sl.002;
w. U. Tel, .53I.
suit for Heavy Damages.
BosTos, Mass, May 24.-Father Bon
iface, OF the Italian society of st. Leon
ards Catholic Church, whose name was
associated with certain alleged curious
money transactions, has brought -ni,
ngainst the Boston Herald for 500, 900
damages.
Suspension of an Ohio Hank
New YORK, May 2i.-It is reported
that the Union Bank, Of Urichsyille,
Ohio, has suspended.