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Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-10-18

WHEELING, Oct. 17.-So far as heard from,
2s counties In this State give Democratic
majority Of y, 1888: y counties give a Repub-
liean majority OF 9,277. Democratic majori-
which may Increase the Democratic msjori-
ty 200. The Democratic plurality In 1880
was l6. .i6 and 800 over the Republicans
and Greenbackers This year the Republi-
cans and Greenbackers fused. II appears,
counties went back TO their party and the
Republican Greenbackers the same. The
campaign was yirtully square issue be-
tween the Republicans and Democrats. The
81 tho Qfata
Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-10-18
rhe me,r.poll,.n n.nk.

NEW York, Oct. 1.-THE Directors Of the
Metropolitan National Bank have issued a
circular to the banks stockholders asking
foE permission to put the institution into
liquidation. Among the bankers the gem
eral belief " that the Metropolitan Bank
would go into liquidation. The bank was
losing money according to common report
aud, while perfectly sound, could not recov-
er from the bad effects OF the Seinay failure.
A prominent bank officer said the bulk Of
the banks assets were on deposit with
loan company, and the clearing house and
Comptroller OF the Currency had notified the
Banks officers that he would not allow them
to continue business that way. II the banks
affairs were wound up at once the stock
holders would get all their money.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-10-18
FINANCE AND TRADE.
The stock Marker.


NRw YORK, Oct. T.-Governments,
a shade easier; railways, lower. Stocks to-
day. heavy, with considerable pressure to
sell vanderbilts and Grangers The cut in
rates announced by the West Shore road
caused general Decentralization in passen-
ger rates, The report that the Lake Shore
Company intended issuing 100000 new
bonds, rumors that insiders We're selling
Vanderbilts, and the announcement that the
Lake Shore would meet the cut in freight
rates, all operated against the market.
Blocks,of long and short stock were freely
sold, the transactions for the day amounting
70 the unusually large total OF i65 900 shares.
There were frequent rallies, but the i'm
provement at any time did not extend over
one per cent. Al the close Union Pacific
rallied one per cent, and this checked the
downward movement. The market left of
steady compared with last nights closing,
prices being to u lower, Reading and st.
Louis a Nashville, AGis higher.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-10-18

TORONTO, Oct. 1.-THE Police Commission
ers have decided to send Inspector Seymour
and ten picked constables to Michipocotin
The men were sworn in tonight for special
duty and leave early In the morning.
The Smith Lambten wooden mills have for
warded a large consignment of Canadian
made tweeds and woolens to England
Should the shipment result successfully
others win be made.
prominent city brewer states that the
trade have the assurance that the hostile and
opposition benches will unite ia exemptine
beer and light wines from the operations ol
the Scott act at the next meeting OF Parlia-
r,ant
Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-10-18
ST. JOHN.
ne Addresses n Mass Meeting In
New York.


NEW YoRx, Oct. ia mass meeting OF
Prohibitionists who favor the election OF st.
John and Daniels was held o-night at Chick
erIng Hall. About Eve hundred people from
Newburg, New York, attended the meeting.
When Ex-Governor st. John entered the hall
he was loudly applauded. In his speech St.
John denied he had entered into conspira-
cy with the Democratic party. The Repub-
lican party had been IN power twenty,four
years, and during that time had so carefully
protected the liquor dealers that the number
of saloons In thfs country had increased to
10000. Liquor dealers could not remain in
business without the permission OF the Gov
ernment. There was liquor saloon IN tho
Capitol at Washington, and there was liquor
enough in the White House to start dozen
saloons.
asome people say wont be elected" said
Mr.. al John. t"How do they know | wontf
If every man votes as he prays Will be
elected by a large majority, but Il | am not
elected principle viii be elected and that
ie better than being President" After
brief speech by John b. Cough the meeting
adjourned
Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-10-18
Administrators Sale of Real
and Personal Property.

.NorrcE Is HEsERy OWEN, that 10 pursuance
County OF Los Angeles, State OF California.
made on the 30th day OF September, A. d.
1884, IN the matter OF the Estate OF Nieves X.
de Reed, deceased, the Administrator OF the
said Estate will sell at public auction to the
highest bidder, for cash, In lawful money ol
the United States. and subject to confrina
tion by said Superior Court,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-10-18

PIrrsBuRGH, Pa, Oct. 17.-In the Penn
Bank investigation to-day, silas Reed, a
colored employe of the Duqnesne Club, tes-
tified that on the day the bank closed the
second time President Riddle gave him a
package OF papers with instructions TO burn
them One Of the packages was too large to
go In the stove and when the witness opened
President Riddle gave the witness Ave dol
lars for destroying the packages.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-10-18
GOVERNOR CLEVELAND.
He Leaves New York and Arrives
In ALBANY.

NEW YORK, Oct. 17.-Goyernor Cleveland
left the Fifth Avenue Hotel to take the $3.50
P. n. train for Albany to-day. He
was accompanied by Mayor Banks of
Albany and Adjutant General Farms
worth. The Governor was anxious
to keep the time of his departure
private. as he desired to leave without any
demonstrations. He had not got half block
from the entrance, however, when he was
recognized and from that point to the depot
was repeatedly cheered.
ALBANY, Oct. H.-Governor Cleveland,
Mayor Banks and some State officers arrived
from New York at 7:45. The Governor drove
TO the Executive Mansion. The crowd at
the depot cheered heartily as he walked to
his carriage. The Governor appeared In ex-
cellent health and spirits. He expressed
himself very much impressed with the mag
nitude of the demonstration In New York
and Brooklyn, and the earnestness which
pervaded the ranks of the Democracy.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-10-18
A southern brought.

MOBILE, Oct. 1.-THE drought Is now nearly
eleven weeks old and no indications of rain.
There Is much Inconvenience and some suf-
fering all over the South. Springs, wellsand
branches are dried up, aud long drives to
rivers have to be made to water cattle, The
rivers themselves are very low and gradu-
ally REACHING the point noted In 1886, when
the Alabama river could be waded at Mont
gomery, The cotton crop was burnt out
more than three weeks ago, and very little
top crop. can be made, and this little only In
low lands,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-10-18

LoHDoN. Oct. E--when the curtain fell al
the Princess Theatre last night on conolus-
ion Of Wilson Barretts first production OF
Hamlet. the audience demanded speech
from the tragedian. Barrett in answer 10
repeated oallS, appeared before the curtain
and said: my heart Is too full TO speak,
but would like to tell you a little story.
Twenty five years ago, poor and friendless
lad having paid his last six pence to sit In
the gallery and see Edmund Keene, he stood
outside the theatre and made vow that he
would one day be manager of the Princess
Theatre and play Hamlet. Man that boy.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-10-18
COLORADO CRumEs.


DENVER, Oct. IA special from La Junta
says: Richard Simpson. Cashier of J. G.
Jones & Fishers bank, at this place, has abb
seconded. and report says that he took with
him all the banks available cash, amount-
ing to several thousand dollars. He stood
high in the confidence of the people. on
GERS are in pursuit
Sam Baldwin, a teamster for the Daisy
mine. was found in lonely gulch, near the
foot OF old Mosquito Pass, In the vicinity OF
Leadville, with bullet hole in his head aud
his face battered to jelly. He had been
slugged and shot, and dragged some dis
tancel Hts clothes were nearly stripped from
his body by the assassin and belt contain
Ing 81. 100 had been taken from his person.
A mask was found near the body. The VIC
tim was thirtv-fve years old and has wife
and several children now at Galesburg, iii
nois. Jas. G. Gillespie and 81 Minich
have been arrested charged with
the murder. A yalise belonging to
Gillespie. containing bloody clothes
was found to-day. Minich confesses to the
murder and impficates Gillespie and several
others The excitement runs high and
1,,nohfnn 10 a.nono IN probabilifiQs.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-10-18

VANCOUVER, W. T., Oct T-Gov. Squire,
of Washington Territory, Senator Dolph, of
Oregon, Col. C. II. Prescott, General Manag-
er Of the Oregon Railway and Navigation
Company, and Surveyor General McMicken,
were received at General Miles's headquart-
ers yesterday by his sntIre stafi. and Col.
Infantry, The Governor received salute
from Major Taylors Light Battery Z. First
Artillery of seventeen guns. The party was
entertained by General and Mrs. Miles in a
sumptious manner. consultation then
took place between Gen. Miles, Senator
Dolph and Governor Squire, relative to the
fortifying the entrance to Puget Sound. The
conclusion of the consultation will be pre-
sented to Congress and an appropriation
asked for, to put this inland sea IN state OF
defense.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-10-18
stree, halfway A..oci.tion.

NEW YORK, Oct. 1.-THE American Street
Railway Association of the United States,
had an annual banquet In this city. Messrs.
johnson of Cleveland, J. b. Keeper OF Gin
cinnati, Drury Malone OF San Francisco. and
ments. q. B, Richards, q Boston, was
chosen President of the Association. The
vice-Presidents are J. A. Walsh, st. Louis; B.
Dupont, Toledo. The Executive Committee
includes james X. Lake. Chicago.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-10-18

TOLEDO. Ohio. Oct. l7.-In an interview
with an Associated Press correspondent this
afternoon, Hon. Frank II. Hurd made the
following statement concerning the Con
gressional contest In the Tenth District: Il
have taken steps to ascertain whether the
majority against me has been fairly OF COR
rupaly obtained, II, as I have been Informed
Is the case, I shall learn that have been de-
feated by the changing Of ballots, peryer-
sion. OF returns, purchase Of votes and re-
peating. | shall Immediately institute pro-
ceedings for contest II, however, the
the will Of the people Of the Tenth District.
I would not take the seat II proferred by the
next Congress. I do not expect for some
days to have the necessary Information to
determine my action"
Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-10-18

ALBANY, Oct. H.-Rev, Thomas Devany
and Frank /. Kean, committee of the Gill
man, Ills, Catholic Church, called on Gov
ernor Cleveland and presented him with a
cane voted 10 him at a church fair. The
Governor said IL gave him great pleasure to
receive so hattering an assurance Of the
esteem of his Western Catholic friends,
and appreciated especially the honor done
him by Father Devany and Mr. Kean wait
ing nearly two days Mt Albany to present In
person the gift voted.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-10-18

LINCOLN, Neb., Oct. i.-Robert Williams,
of David City. has been missing since
Friday Of last week. when he took the train
for the East. Ithas Just been discovered that
he has absconded taking with him 600
money borrowed from confidential friends,
in church, snnday-school, temperance anu
political circles, In all OF which he was
prominent He was superintendent OF a
st. John ticket and ran for District Judge
last fall. He IS supposed TO be In Canada.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-10-18

WASHINGTON. Oct, 17.--It is now stated that
the President WIN not take any action In re-
gard to the once Of Commissioner OF Labor
until after the meeting Of Congress, Mr..
Jarrett was nominated by the President and
confirmed by the Senate, but his commission
was withheld on account, II Is understoo1,
Of remarks made by him In public speech
refleoting upon the President. Jarrett wrote
the President In regard TO the matter and
afterwards had an interview with him, but
the Office remains vacant.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-10-18
masonic Grand officer..

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. F.-At q meeting of
the Grand Lodge of Masons to-day the old
Grand and Deputy Masters were reelected
The former is Jonathan Doan Hines, of San
Buenayentura, and the latter is Wiley James
Tinnin, OF Weaverville,
Edmund 8. Atkinson was elected Grand
Senior Warden, Hiram N. Rucker Grand
Junior Warden, Moses Heller reelected
Grand Treasurer, Alex. G. Abel reelected
Grand Sacratarv
Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-10-18
Throat and Lung Institute


Our California office is personally conducted
by DR.. Williams, and is permanently
established for the cure of
All diseases of the Head, Throat and Chest,
viz: Catarrh, Throat Diseases, Asthma,
Bronchitis, Consumption, Catarrhal Deaf,
ness, Catarrhal Opthalmla and Diseases OF
the Heart by his new and improved system
Of Medicated Inhalations, which carry the
remedies directly to the diseased parts,
thereby effecting cures In many of the so
called incurable cases, the greaier part OF
whom had not the slightest idea of ever be
ing cured.
technical name given to an advanced form
of catarrh in which liberation has eaten
through the membrane lining OF the nose to
the cartilege of the bone. Any case of ca.
tarrh may end in ozens. but II most fire.
scrofuious The discharge takes place
through the nostrils or through the throat,
and Is generally OF a yellowish or greenish
yellow color, frequently tinged with blood
and almost always attended by an offensive
smell. In the language OF DIR. Wood. of Phil
adelphia, the disease is one OF the most OBJ
durate and disagreeable which the physi.
clan has to encounser. In bad cases the
breath of the patient becomes so revolving as
to isolate him from society, and to render
him an object of disgust even TO himself"
In some instances pieces of bone become
separated and slough of, leaving deep, un-
healthy ulcers, which secrete blood mat
ter, and are extremely difficult TO heal.
sense Of smell usually becomes impaired and
Deafness is one OF Its most common con.
sequences, and results from its extension
through the eustachian tubes to the internal
ear.
Pains in the head and over the frontal sin.
uses, impairing memory, and even insanity
frequently spring from Its extension to the
Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-10-18
A Bankiug House PatIs.

GRENADA, Miss, Oct. 17.--This community
was thrown into a state Of intense excite
ment by the failure Of the banking house ct
N. 4. Snyder 4 Sons. Every one had I'M
plicit confidence in Its s0lvency. 1t turns
out that the bank was insolvent for more
than year. 1t is stated that Colonel Snyder
on his death bed insisted that his sons should
attempt to make up the deficit They agreed
to do so, and creditors meeting Is called
and an effort will be made to secure an ex-
tension. No statements
Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-10-18

COLUMBUS. Ohio. Oct. II The official vote,
counted by the County Clerk to-day. returns
from sixty counties and semi Official from
Secretary OF State, 1f,32f and Fleekinser for
Board Of public Works. II $40 semi-0ifioial
returns do not report on other Republican
candidates, but with sixty counties the plu-
mated at between Ii, 600 and ID, 900. The total
vote or majorities by Congressional districts
cannot be given, but the vote by counties on
Congressman shows 5sS44 Republican ma
jorities and 40. l26 Democratic, a net Republi.
can majority OF the Congressional vote Of
l84lS.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-10-18

LONDON, Oct 17.-Mapleson has engaged
Nine. Nevada for America at three hundred
pounds a night. The troupe sails for New
York on the 23d inst.
Ristori's manager has entered into con
tract for an Amerie IN tour OF three months
with his Gymnese Company.
Miss Van Zandt's illness has assumed
DANGEROUS form.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-10-18
A Train Robber sentenced.

ATcHIs0S. Oct. 17.-Bill Morris, the notori-
Gus train robber and associate of Polk Wells,
was sentenced at 0skaloss, KS, to q years.
for burglary. After sentence the prisoner
attempted suicide In the court room, cutting
an artery in his arm, causing a serious loss
of blood. His partner Is serving life sent
ence In Iowa.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-10-18

NRw YoRK, Oct, Fin glove hght to-
Watson (the English pngilist who defeated
Prof McLellan), Marquis of Qucensbury
rules, Donovan won In the seventh round.
Purse 5000
Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-10-18

closed twenty clubs, owingto gambling prac-
tices. One Of them was recently spoken OF
by Figaro as respectable resort, having as
patrons members Of the Senate and Chamber
Of Deputies. literatutes and artists.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-10-18

DETROIT. Mich, Oct IA man arrested
here some days ago for swindiing Rev. DR..
Rexford, and who gave the name OF Thos:
May, turns out to be the ex.Governor OF
oficers from Cambridge, Mass, where he Is
wanted.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-10-18

SAN Francisco, OCT. i5;-Bellc Isle q. 50; Besl
and Belcher N,So; s Gshcciiar, c, @i @ nnrowI nrsTr
Prize, =; Hale 4 Norcross, s2,s0; Mexican
81 ~ 'o5, savage, N.25. Sierra Nevada, s5c
Union Consolidated, ssoc; Yellow Jacket
Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-10-18

NEW YORK, Oct. l7.-Threes, 100; as,
il2ss; As, 1905; Central Pacific, 8slS; Denver
4 Kio GTande, ~; Kansas Texas, 1875
Western, s61s: New York Central, 70: oregon
Navigation, IS; Transcontinentai, l2sk; I'm.
provement, l6; Pacific Mail, 5sls: Pnaina, ss;
Texas Pacific, 1ols; Union Pacific, 54s1,
United States. 50; Wells Fargo, Sc; Western
Union, 645z.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-10-18

A Nice Cottage OF three rooms. with two
large closets; eyergreens around house. cor
ner OF Cummings street and Also Avenue.
Apply ON premises. octis p
Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-10-18

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 1.-THE Republican
Eleventh Senatorial District Convention
nominated Joseph NJ. Maylone and Gerson
Mosbacher for State Senators this evening.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-10-18
To Eliminate by Eicctricity.

MoSrrElIra, VI, Oct. IA bill was In.
trdduccd In the Legislature to-day by the
opponents Of capital punishment by hang.
inr, proyidIns. for the execution Of murder
ers by electricity,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-10-18

Err state senater..

ST. LOUIS. Oct. I7.--This afternoon applica-
tion was made for the appointment OF a re-
oeiver 10 the Harrison Wire Works. The liza
bilities are said to exceed the assets by $4oo,-
0on
Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-10-18
NEW LODGING morrl.

Professor Cuyas has leased the second
story Of the new Garnier Block, onthe Plaza,
with the intention of opening a urst clnfs
lodging house. Those desirous OF engaging
desirable rooms should call Ut once on the
Professor, at No "a Baker Block octioinnv
Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-10-18
DANCING SCHOOL.

Mn. A. j. Francis wishes to inform her pupils
that she has returned from Saa Francisco and
viii reopen her oancing School, SATURDAY, Oeto.
Der an. in the Grand Opera HOUSE building Han
ct $50 .. ~ osdlm
Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-10-18
Washington Not strong for
Rra uch Water.

WASHINGTON, Oct. l7.-Hon. VIM. Daniels
of Maryland, the Prohibition candidate for
Vice President spoke tonight in this city to
an audience of about one hundred persons.
He goes from Washington to Alabama, and
expects TO remain In the Southern States
until after the November elections.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-10-18

PARIS, Oct. 17.-Fgaro says the Chinese
force defeated at Chu was only column of
the left wing of the army invading Tonquin.
II explains the slaughter of 5000 Chinese by
the fact that no quarter was given or taken
and no prisoners taken. The right column
which Is passing along the river songean is
directed against Hung Hoa The Infrdasi-
gednt asserts that of 10000 French soldiers in
Tonquin only 1900 are effective, and 1t de-
clares the Chinese invasion, II not arrested,
threatens to overwhelm the French and 1t is
necessary that not merely reinforcements
but an army be sent to their assistance.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-10-18

Girl to take care of small children In fam
lily. Enquire at No. II, Bunker Hill avenue
OF room IS Temple Block. octls 81
Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-10-18
Hfgb-Toned Gambling Houses
Chased.

Nrw YoRx, Oct. i7.-Imports for the week
y, ,0i0, 100.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-10-18
NEW TODAY.
FOR SALE.


A Lodging House OF 10 rooms, 1901 Ala
media street, opposite the old depot. Win be
sold If applied Tor soon. octls 1w
Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-10-18

NTw YORK, Oct l7.-Money, easy; 1902
closed ut i(9is prime paper, sos; exchange
hills dull SfL demand, 81
Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-10-18

LONDON Oct. 1.-THE period OF option al
lowed holders of Government three pei
cents expired to-day. The banks maintained
their opposition until the close. both London
is reported that the total amount Of appliea
tions by private investors was only twelve
million sterling.
Private negotiations between Parnell and
Gladstone are broken of. Trevelyan, Chiei
stones assent to a renewal of the Grimes
Act
1t isrumored that Earl Spencer, Lord Lieu
tenant OF Ireland, desires to resign and will
be succeeded by the Duke of Connaught.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-10-18

LONDON, Oct 1.-THE Cabinets Of London,
nerlin and Paris continue the discussion OF
The programme Of the Congo conference,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-10-18
Blankets ana FIannels

B. +. Coulter is authority on prices and
his qualities cannot be surpassed. No cot
ton: no shoddy; no goats hair In the Los
Angeles mills goods. Don't be deceived.
286 and 23s North Main street.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-10-18
ORDINANCE No. 1s9,

An ordinance authorizing the Mayor Of the
city of Los Angeles to convey by quit
claim deed the interest OF said city In lots
| H. Is, II, II and the southwesterly part of
lot IS in Block 2 OF the Beaudry tract. TO
Bessie @. Barrows, NJ. II, La Fetra and
Sarah L. Hadley.
The Mayor and Council OF the city of Lo
Angeles do ordain as follows;
SECTION 1. The Mayor Is hereby authori-
zed and directed to sell at private sale for
the several sums hereinafter mentioned and
TO the persons named, all the right, title and
interest of said city in and to the following
described lots or parcels OF land situate. ly-
ing and being in said city OF Los Angeles,
to-wit:
Ist To Bessie Green Barrows, for the sum
oftwenty dollars, lot No. II, Block of the
Beaudry tract, reference being had to map
Of said tract recorded In Book one Of Mis-
cellanaous Records, page 40l, in the ONCE
Of the County Recorder Of the county OF Los
2d' 10 N. II. La Fetra, for the sum of
twenty dollars; Lot No. II in said Block,
Sd. To Sarah 4. Hadley, for the sum of
hfty dollars, lots u, II and the south half OF
lot 10 In said Block. except piece soxs0 feet
IN the southeast corner of said lot No. ID
and the, Mayor Is hereby authorized and
directed to execute, acknowledge and de-
liver TO said purchasers, respectively, for
and in behalf Of said city, a quit-claim deed
OF all the right title and Interest OF said city
In and to the lot or lots so purchased by
them upon payment OF said sums of money.
as hereinbefore provided
sEc. Q The Clerk OF the Council shall
certify to the passage Of this ordinance and
shall cause the same to be published once a
week for eight consecutive weeks In the Los
Angeles Daily HERALD, a newspaper pub
lished In said city. and therefrom and
thereafter II shall take effect and be in full
force
hereby certify that the foregoing orti-
nance was adopted by the councilof the
city OF Los Angeles at IT'S meeting of October
7th, 1884. W. W. ROBINSON,
geles.
Approved this 10th day OF October, A. ID.
lss4 @. Z. THoM. Mayor
oaw sw octis
Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-10-18

NEW York, oct. i7.-petrOleum, stead,
eol[
Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-10-18

Our California office is personally conducted
by DR.. Williams, and is permanently
established for the cure of