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Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-02
Murdcrer Hanged OF HIS
Crime

NEVADA Cry, Feb. John c. Col
Inns, alias Patterson, was hanged here
this afternoon for the murder of William
F. Cummings in September, 1879. The
execution took place during a rain storm
and was witnessed by a large number of
people, the Jail yard being crowded.
Collins showed no signs Of nervousness,
maintaining his usual composure and
continuing to assert his innocence. The
drop fell at half-past |, and in eleven
minutes he was dead The crime
for which Collins paid the penalty
was one of the most memorable ever
committed on the Coast. Two parties
were implicated, viz: Charles Thorn
and John G. p. Collins. The former was
convicted of murder in the first degree
and the penalty fixed at Imprisonment
for life. The murder was peipetrated
by these men and occurred ON Monday,
September I, 1879. The Moore's Flat
stage was stopped by two masked men.
In the stage was small satchel belong
ing to Cummings, barber at Moore's
Flat, which contained bullion worth
abont $1,000. A struggle for
its possession eusaed between
one OF the men and Cummings. Cum
mings drew his pistol and was about to
use it, when man with shotgun ap-
preached and shot him through the
heart. inilicting horrible wound and
causing instant death. The highway
men made their escape with the bullion
and covered their tracks so successfully
that it was not until the Summer of 1882
TINT their nrrest Mns effected
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-02
Pacific Coast failures In Januar,

SAN FRAScIsco, Feb. l.-Bradstreet's
Mercantile Agency reports ninety three
failures in California, Oregon, Nevada,
Washington Territory aad Arizona dur.
ing the month OF January, 1884, involy-
ing 50, lj3,ss3. with Sl,765,69o assets.
The list includes sixty-nino failures in
California and 81 ,9S7. 600 liabilities.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-02
Heavy Embezziement by na Ex-
press Agent.

WAILA WALL,, W. r., Feb. l.-E.
Il. Johnson, agent OF the Northern Pa
ciic Railroad, also fer the Northern Pa
citc Express, at A:nswor,h, w. T., was
arrested to-day charged With embezzlng
$4,000. Last Monday, Ladd & 1'ilton,
bankers at Portland, consigned the
amount named in bank notes to John
Bennett, n railroad contractor at Aims
worth, the package being addressed to
the agent of the Northern Pacific Ex-
press. 1t was received by John
son, who disappeared with it
on Tuesday night. To-day A. II.
Morrison, Travelling Auditor of the North
ern Pacific, discovered the loss and tele-
graphed the agents of the company at
Portland and Walla Wala to notify the
police, and johnson was arrested and
lodged in jail here. 1t can be proved
that he tried to get change for a $1,000
gold note IN n saloon. The police are
reticent and it is not known whether
the entire amount was recovered or not.
johnson was formerly Travelling Auditor
for the Northern Pacific, western diyis-
ion, aud stood well with the company.
His friends cannot believe that he can
be guilty Of the crime charged, and think
he must be insane, as no sane man would
take that amount and hope to avoid
arrest in o community where every other
man knew him
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-02

A first-ciass Barber Shop, 2 Restaurants, Ci-
gar and News Stand, Lunch and Coffee House,
Saloons, Blacksmith Shop and Express
Teams. Parties requiring any Of the above
please call at OF sc and secure bargains at
EDDY . CO.'S Real Estate Bureau,
sl9 N. Nam street. opposite Pico House.
ian31-f
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-02
Good Business Chance.
AssIcHEE's SALE.

Stock and fixtures of the jewelry store OF Platt
& Berman, corner Court and Spring streets, as
1884, by the Superior Court OF Los Angeles
county, will be sold at public auction on Satur-
day, February 3D. 1884, at 10 o'clock noon, on
the premises, the stock Of jewelry, watche
clocks silver and plated ware, fancy goods, eyes
glasses, etc, etc. Fixtures and show cases
Terms cash WALTER s. MOORE, Assignee.
ian3l 81
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-02

A handsome cottage Of five rooms, nicely fin.
ishei inside, situated OH Sixth street, between
ort and Spring, For terms, ETC., apply to
P0MEROY 4 MILLS,
nov2 II Opposite the Court House.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-02
Investigating the Broad Ripple
Disaster.

INpANAPoLIs, Ind, Feb. 1.-The
Coroner this afternoon began an inquiry
over the remains of the five bodies re-
covered from the wreck yesterday on
the Air Line Railway at Broad Ripple.
Three witnesses were examined. Their
testimony shows that the bridge was
built of good material and properly
constructed. Workmen were repairing
the bridge and had removed the perman.
ent supporting rods, supplying their
places with temporary rods, which were
claimed to be good enough to hold the
structure. 1t is generally thought the
accident was caused by the weakening
OF the bridge. the result of removing the
permanent rods.
Threaten to Poison the streams.
AUSTIN, Feb. l.-State Senator Ter.
rell received an anonymous letter to-day
threatening that il free grass is inter-
fered with by the Legislature, all the
waters in the State OF Texas, inclosed by
pastures, will be poisoned The letter
created sensation in view OF the mystic
rious disease that is sweeping off mum
Der OF cattle in certain sections OF the
State.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-02
The Bank Com mmIssiopers' RE port.

SAS Francisco Feb. THE Bank
Commissioners OF California report IS
banks in the State Mt the close of the
year, exclusive Of fourteen National
Banks. Their total deposits aggregate
nearly one hundred aud fifty millions,
which is over eight millions in excess Of
the amounts on deposit at the close Of
1880
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-02
FOR SALE.

A small house OF three rooms and two large
lots Enquire at No. $50 Seventh street, near
Pearl. jan22 2w
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-02

FINE LARGE STORES to let in Arcadia
Block. Apply to
I'm jn2s RoBT. s. BAKER.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-02
col. Layen bead.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. l.-Col. James
A. Laven. License Collector, and well
known throughout the State, died this
morning of consumption,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-07


The number Of deaths occurring during the
week was 113-white 50, colored 81. The
rate of mortality per 1000 per annum being
2347 for the white, 40.52 for the colored, and
24.3S for the total population. There were 26
deaths from zymotic diseases, % from consti-
tutional, 40 from local. IL from developmental,
and from violence. The principal causes Of
death were measles 81, scarlet foyer D. Group
3, whooping cough 3, consumption 90, pnou-
monia :, congestion of lungs ., bronchitis 0,
heart disease 3. Eleven white and z colored
were over 80 years of age, % white and 81
colored were under . yearsof age. Births re-
ported-white males 1S, white females IL,
colored males IL, colored females 49, Mar
riages reportcd-white 8, colorcd 3. Still
birth-white l. As usual, consumption heads
the list with fearful ominence, % out Of
l13, or 90 per cent. That is to say, death in
was due to consumption. The total num-
her of deaths from pulmonary diseases was
81, which is over 40 per cent, or nearly in 2.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-07
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to
John D. Higgins, of Norfolk, Va, and Anna
B. Williams, of this city; Frederick Maddox
and Sarah L. S. Langley, Il. A. Coleman, of
Alexandria, Va, and Kate II. Doughton; w.
A. Jacobs, of Frederick, Nd, and Roberta L.
Davis; L. +. Smith and Mary L. Browning,
Il. NJ. Everts, of Irving, N. Y, and Annie
Tulley; Charles Il. Claggett, of. Marlboro.
Nd, and Mary T. Caldwell; George Sherman,
of Annapolis Nd, and Mrs. Anna Dement,,
of Marlboro, Md.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-07
A Sight 20 Move the Heart.

If representatives of the s. p. G. A. would
only stand for fifteen or twenty minutes at
the corner of Seventeenth and r streets any
day they would witness the most atrocious
cruelty practiced upon the poor horses. The
condition of the streets in that vicinity is
such that no horse should be required to pull
more than half load, instead of which the
carts are filled with a heavy load of wet
earth, and1to witness these poor beasts pant
ing, struggling. and straining to the utmost,
and when stopping for moment to catch
breath to see tho cruel blows inflicted on
them by these brutal drivers would affect the
most Callous, and call forth violent remon-
strances from any civilized being. G. q. NJ.
HAguINGTON Feb 5.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-07

Gents solid gold American levers, s75.
Gents l4-curnt extra juweled silver watch, $40.
Gents li.caraL full jeweled waltham patent
regulator, S75.
Ladies' full jeweled solid gold levers, SIS.
Ladies' full jcweled solid gold stem. winders 500.
Ladies' Waltham solid gold stem -winders, S29.
solid silver gents watches, $3.50.
Ladies nickel Chaterlnine stem winders, So.
Every watch accompanied with written guar
antee. r. ARRIs Co., 432 Seventh street, be-
tween ID and h.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-07

In answer to an inquiry by Attorney Con-
eral Brewster concerning Mr.. r. b. Warden's
claim for salary as counsel Of the late board Of
health the commissioners state, as they are
advised that the board received most Of its fund
by direct appropriation by congress, and &C
counted for its expenditures to the United
States treasury department, and such sums
rs it received from the district we're expended
in the discretion of that board without ac-
counting therefor to the district, the commits
sioners therefore return the communication,
inviting attention TO report from the district
auditor aud the health officer.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-07
TIE BREYTTY BASKET.
Filled with Brief Mention OF Many Mao
Events OF Yesterday.

The suit of Emanuel Hecht against. Detoc-
tives Block and Raft for $40 damages was
justice reserved his decision.
William Sweeney and John Herrity were
on trial in the criminal court yesterday for
highway robbery on j. l.. Ransom on tho
fifth of December last. The case is still on
trial.
The whole number Of applicants examined
at the civil service rooms yesterday was 100.
OF this number seventy three were candidates
for the lower grades, and fifty.six for tho
higher grades.
Articles of incorporation were recorded yes
terday for tho "St Savior's Home" refuge
for fallen women. The incorporators arc f.
II. Bates, John Hancock, II. Q. Whiting,
Robert Reyburn, S. w. Tullock, and J. K.
McCamnon.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-07
SMOKE Commercial Cigars.
Uunt-ROoIleY.

The marriage of Miss Theresa Hunt to
Mr.. Maurice f. Rooney took place at St.
Peters church at $50 o'clock Tuesday after
nooL Rev. Father j. OSullvan ofiici-
atI. The church was filed with relatives
a 4 friends. The bride, u pretty brunette,
As sttiged in becoming travelling costume
4 garnet silk, trimmed with velvet and
Spanish lace. She wore'a hat Of the same
shade. \ reception was afterwards held at
the residence of the groom, corner of
Twelfth and | streets northeast.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-07

George Kelley and George W. Morgan were
arriagned in the criminal court yesterday for
obtaining money under false pretenses in
swindling ID. IL. Cary out Of $l3O Each
pleaded guilty, and sentence was deferred.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-07
The Rabbit Law,

In answer to an inquiry from the market
men of this city in regard to the rabbit law,
the following is reproduced from the district
laws, act of Feb. 6, 1910: And it shall not be
lawful to kill, sell, or offer for SALE or to buy,
any animal of tho hare or wild rabbit species
between the first day of February and the
fourth day of July of each year." This law
prescribe' II penalty Of from 81 to So for each
otfense, and docs not prohibit parties from
selling the animals in cages for preservation
or breeding purposes.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-07

The case of Henry Shoemaker, charged
with keeping gaming table, was tried in
tho police court yesterday. Detectives
Block and Raft testified to finding four men
playing cards. They had 10 warrant. but
Just walked in. Some of tho men found
playing cards testified that they were not
playing for money. The judge dismissed the
case, saying that the charge had not been
sustained. All tho property taken from the
house was returned.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-07
Second District Republicans.

The old republican club of the second dis
trct was organized Tuesday night at Alex
auder hail. corner of Seventh and Pomeroy
streets. Mr. Buker WAS elected president.
Mr.. H. S. Emery, secretary, and Mr.. Frank
Alexander. treasurer. The following dele
gates to the central committee were elected :
j. w. Bukor, Ralph Wormley, and Horace
Stevens; alternates, j. l.. Belt and w. l..
Brown.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-07

CHICAGO lover bet his girl that he could tell
what she was thinking of He thought she was
thinking of him, but she wasn't; II was about
DR.. Bulls Couch Syrup. which had Just cured her
of a dreadful couvh
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-07

81 believe 81. Jacobs Oil to be the greatest medi-
cine of the age" said State Senator Thomas F.
Grady, of the 9TH n. Y. District, 10 an Albany
Ddiiy Press &c Rnickerbocker reporter.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-07

PARTIES desiring to go to Richmond on Friday
with the st. Cecilia Quarictte will report TO Dr. j.
W. BischeG before y. m. to-day Crhursday)
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-07

WADLEY, GA.-Dr. B. r. Doyle says: az
consider Browns Iron Bitter's superior as a
tonic to any preparation now in use"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-07

No Christmas label should be without bottle
of AngoslurH Bitters, the world renowned appe-
t2er of exquisite flavor. Ask for the genuine ar
ucle manufactured by DR.. J. G. b. Siegert IL Sons
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-07

DoN'T smoke cigarettes unless yoll use ne bSSi,
Get Sweet Bouquet" aud you will be mole Than
pleased
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-07
Judge warden's Claim.

DoNT forget the gala time at Abner's hall with
he Knights Of ST. Patrick Tonight. January
tickets good for admission.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-07
Card Playing Not Necessarily Gambling

CROUCH on coRNs. for Corns, Warts. Buuions,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-10-12
FROM FOREIGN SHORES
A Budget of News from Over
the Ocean. !
THE LATEST EVENTS IN EGYPT.
France and China and Other Troubles
Canadian Dynanaiters-
The Cholera.
In Egypt.

CAIRO, October 1.-THE Mudir of
Dongola, the agent at Ambukoi. and
the Governor of Merawen. confirm the
report of the murder of Col. Stewart by
Arabs. General Wolseley has ordered
the Mudir to proceed to Mcraweu with
strong force to rescue the prisoners,
said to be in the hands of the Arabs.
The steamer N0Sifkheir, forming part
the Nile expedition, has arrived at Don
COLA. No British advarce in force for
the relief of Khartoum Will be made IN
til November.
CAIRO, October ia messenger from
AmbukOl, reports that, after Gordon
returned to KhartounI, the boat with
forty Europeans and Egyptians, ac-
companied by five negroes and three
servants, grounded at Salamat. SheikhS
offered hospitality 10 the party, and en-
ticed them to their houses, where they
massaered ali but fourteen, who are
now prisoners. 1t is unknown whether
any Europeans are among the suryiY-
OrS.
WADY-HADFA, October IA mes
Senger sent out by Colonel Kitchner,
has returned. He confirms the report
of Stewards murder. lie says that the
only survivors are four black slaves.
All Europeans, including Ii. Nicolai,
Greek consul, were killed.
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France and China.

PARIS, October HIT is stated that
The French government is negotiating
with the owners of several large English
steamships with the object of chartering
vessels to. convey troops to China.
Admiral COurbet telegraphs from
Kelung as follows: II am erecting de-
lenses for troops to occupy at ports and
mines. They will take several days to
complete. Landing parties from Adj
miral Leseps' squadron at Tam-Sui
Reconnoitred posts from which Chinese
torpedoes were fred. They found the
post defended by Il large number OF
infantry ambushed in dense thickets.
An engagement took place; six mem
bers of the accommodating parties were
killed, including a naval lieutenant.
The harbOr was defended by live
tOrpedoes only. The shallOwnesS OF the
water prevents the approach of large
vessels. The torpedoes are close to
shore, and this renders dragging for
them dangerous. l am making an eff
fective blockade at Tam-Sui. l am also
blockading Fai- Wau-FoO, and Ja-Kan-
Kan, on the west coast of FOrmosa, the
only points available on the island for
landing reinfOrcementS.
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pynamiters in Canada.

QUEBEC, October 11.-About o'clock
this afternoon an explosion occurred at
the new Parliament buildings, destroy
ing a considerable portion of the ma
sonry and windows OF the building,
which was just being rooted in. The
explosion was at first supposed to have
been the boiler of the engine used for
hosting material, but this proved not the
case; neither can it be attributed 70 gas.
The general impression appears to be
that the explosion was caused by dyna-
mite. but as none OF this ingredient vas
used on the works the mystery is how
they came there. An investigation is
now being held. The workInen all be
ing away at dinner, nobody but one man
was injured, and he escaped with q
slight cut from a piece of stone. The
shock was very severe lover the city.
The windows of houses in the vicinity OF
the explosion were shattered badly.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-10-12
BRAVE ZEN.
Turns q Point Very CIeverIy.

PHILADELPHIA. October 11.-General
Butler arrived this evening under escort
of committee of the Peoples party, by
whom he was met at Harrisburg. He
was taken in a carriage TO a hotel and
soon after to Horticultural Hall, where
a large audience awaited him. The
meeting meantime was addressed by
two other speakers. Both were fire.
quently interrupted by calls for Butler
and repeated intimatiOn that the audi
ence came here to see Butler only. After
sundry manifestations of impatience by
the crowd General Butler appeared on
the stage. AT the same moment pro-
cession of his supporters headed by
band of music entered the hall. As
General Butler again came forward to
speak, large tin spoon thrown bv some
one in the gallery fell at his feet. APP
parently wholly undistuTbed he picked
up the spoon, and advancing with it in
his hand ssid:'
Ny Flierads and FclIo,c Citi-eas:
It's my first and most grateful duty
to thank you for your very kind, and
may l add enthusiastic greeting. Hav-
done that, it is my next duty to present
the only argument OF the Cleveland
party. (Here the General held
up the spoon, and then con-
temptuously throwing it aside
continued): "Now, as the Cleveland
men have begun and finished the entire
work of the Cleveland meeting, won't
they please adjournf GOhome and let
US carry on our own meeting" (Cries
of Coon" and applause. ~ After re
questing his hearers to indulge as little
as possible in applause, in order to econ
omize time. he said the platform of the
Peoples party which was short as Cleve-
land IS argument. was simply this: Equal
rights, equal privileges and equal bur-
dens for all men under Ethe laws
Il was platform to live by. and unless
the pending issues were settled consti-
tutiOnally it would be q platform for
the laboring men of the country, to die
by, if it became necessary for them to
enforce their rights, which might God
forbid"
General Butler went on to say mono
poly, while cutting down wages on one
hand, was raising the neceSSaries Of
life on the other.
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The TransranI Troub,e.

LONDON October 1.-The ultimatum is
sent the Transyaalg government by Great
Britain. 1t alleges repeated violations
of the treaty and acts of violence COM
mitted by the Beers beyond the bound
airy lines of the TransVaal country. 1t
demands of the TransYaal government
due satisfaction for these acts, the re-
preston of Boer flIibusters and the
thorough observance OF the articles OF
the last convention entered into by both
countries. 1t is reported the British
var Office is already preparing an expe-
dition OF 5,000men TO pTOceed to South
africa, portion of which will be drawn
from the East India army. The with
drawal of the proclamation annexing
Montcias territory IS not expected TO
alter the position OF affairs as the Beers
continue to hold their grip upon the
Iands.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-10-12
STARTLING DISCOVERY.
Important information learned By the
Republicans.

NEW YoRK, October 1.-THE National
Republican committees in receipt Of in
formation, from a source they consider
trustworthy. that the Mormon church
in Utah decided soon after the nomina-
ton of Cleveland and Hendricks was
made. TO take a hand in the pending
canvass by giving aid of substantial
character TO the Democratic ticket. The
information is to the effect that at a
council of the Mormon church in Salt
Lake City it was voted to give TO the
National Democratic committee one
tenth OF the church fittings, to be used
in aiding the election of Cleveland, and
if possible majority in both houses OF
Congress, in return for this contribution
the Mormon council secured a promise
from the Democratic committee that IN
the event Of success, Utah shall be al
mitted to the union as a State. As an
additional inducement for Utab's ad-
mission, the council promised that she
viii, as a Democratic State, send two
Democrats to the United States Senate.
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BLAINE'S INFABTY.
How He Tried to Buy tho BIulligan
Letters.

Boston, October lin reference to
Blaine's denial'of the assertion of War
rem Fisher, that he (Blaine) had offered
a sum of money for the Mulligan letters
given in these dispatches, Fisher reiter-
ates his claim, that Blaine did make
such offer. He declares at the request
of Elisha Atkins, and at the special re-
quest of Mr.. Blaine, he went to New
York In the spring of 1880, and met
Blaine at the Fifth Avenue Hotel; that
then and there Mr. Blaine made q re-
quest to obtain, for money or otherwise,
from jim MulIigan, all the letters and
memoranda in which Mr.. Blaine had
any interest. The amount was not
limited, and he was authorized to pay
$4,000 if he could not obtain them for
less. Mr.. Blaine said John Cummings,
a partner of Elisha Atkins, would fur
nish the money.