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Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-22
Old ~. vinCent.

The faraw.lll entertainment to the old
college, given by its students took
place last night at the College Hall,
which was filled to its full seating
capacity. Tire following was the pre-.
gramme; Piano solo, George Stamm;
Spanish essay, Ygaacio Yberri; Either
Solo, Fred Stamm, Grafton, Edmund
Burke; Senate tor violin and piano,
Gottschalk and Paulson. Recitation,
Jas. Kenealy; Either duet, Jas. kapus
and Fred Stamm; Piano solo. George
Stamm; French essay, Louis Sentous;
Violin solo, Paulsen; Recitation from
Henry VIII, l. B. Dockweiler and j. V.
Harmon; Piano and either. Fred and
George Stamm; Farewell. Thos. D.
Mott, Jr. A closing address by the
Rev. A. J. Meyer concluded the enter.
tanment. The studies will he resumed
in the new college on Washington
street on the lst of February.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-22
murder i'm tho First Degree.

SAN FRANCISCO, December 2l.-The
jury in the case of John Gribben charged
with numbering Edward Ryan on Sep
tember l4th, this afternoon brought in a
verdict of guilty of murder in the first
degree aud fixed the penalty at impris.
onment for life.
On the date mentioned Ryan,was shot
while walking along the street and in.
stantly killed. Later Gribben was ar.
rested and charged with his death. In
bis defense he claimed that the trouble
which occurred between them was the
renewal of an old quarrel and that Ryan
drew knife on him. He then used h s
revolver and killed Ryan.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-22
WAR.
The European Power Preparing
for War.

PARIS, December 2l.-Much uneasi-
ness is felt here over the rapIdity with
which the Government is working to
place the armament of France in the
most complete condition possible. The
State manufactures of arms and ammu.
niIion are all being worked to their at
most capacity. There is report from
Rome that Italy is arming. Advices
from Berlin state that Germany is in.
creasing her troops is Alsace aud Lor.
raine.
The New York Stars London cable.
gram says: Press opinions OF European
capitalists wired here contain nothing to
warrant hopes of peaceful settlement
of the Eastern question. The situation
is one of grave suspense, and the opln-
ion grows stronger that war Is inevitable
General Allison, speaking of the out
look, was unable to hold out hopes of a
European confagration being averted.
He declared that the British army is in
a thorough state OF efficiency and fitness
for mobilization.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-22
WASHINGTON.
Spittoon Leyity in the
House.
FIELD SUPPORTED RILEY.
After Tomorrow Congress Will
Take Two Weeks to Enjoy
the Holidays.
Especial 10 the Herald 6u the Associated Pressl

Especial 10 the Hereldb by the Associated Press
HOUSE.
WAsHINGToN, December 2l.-Tho
House to-day, on motion of Mr.. Bu-
chanan, of New Jersey, concurred in
the Senate amendment to the bill for the
relief of the survivors of the Arctic ex-
ploring steamer Jeanette.
ODonnell. of Michigan, from the
Committee on Ventilation and Accous.
tics, reported resolution directing he
daily cleansing of the ventilating pipes
leading to the hall of the House. In
its report the committee says: "The
great American habit of expectorating
is fully exemplified on the part of menu
bers Of this branch of the law-makinR
department of the Governments, and
your committee reluctantly. mournfully,
but firmly confesses its inability to de-
wise measures which will put an end to
this reprehensible practice--a practice
that lowers the dignity of this august as
seuloluRc anu llpeTiiS the u6alLQ anu
well being of the servants of the
Republic. Attention is directed
to the fact that there are in
this chamber ZIG nickle-plate cuspidors,
furnished by the muniticence of the M
ton with the sole design of being em-
ployed for purposes for which they are
provided. but for some reason unknown
to your committee they are Ignored, and
the perforations in the brass ventilators
employed as receptacles of expectora-
tions. Mr.. Buchanan. of New Jersey,
said that notwithstanding the language
of the report the question of cleaning
the ventilating pipes was very serious
one to the members seated i'll the center
hall, as the air they had to breathe
came up the openings and these
openings were minute by min
ute defiled in the manner spoken of
in the report. The air would also be
improved if the practice of smoking was
discon tinued. Mr.. Gibson, of West Vir-
gina, criticized the committee for re-
tisctng in its report upon the habits and
manners and decency of the members Of
the House. He suggested that the res
olution should he referred to the Com
mittee on Civil Service Reform which
was engaged in CLEANING all depart
ments OF the government. The resolu-
tion was adopted.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-22
Queer Justice in Ireland.

DUBLIN, December 2l.-In the case OF
the persons accused of assaulting balliffs
on the Clanricarde estate at Woodford
the jury at the Connaught assizes yester-
day found that the prisoners had com
mitted an assault, but several OF the
iurymen considered that the assault was
Unsuitable. The counsel for the prison
ers submitted that no verdict had been
found, and the Judge directed the jury
to again retire. When they returned
thev announced verdict of guilty, but
they expressed their belief that the
prisoners had right to defend their
neighbours home and had acted IN ig9o-
rance of the law. The Judge entered q
verdict of guilty,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-22
Against the English Rabbit.

CHICAGO, December 2l.--ln an article
headed Importing pest to Agricul-
ture," the Daily News tomorrow will
protest against the landing of fifty Eng
lish rabbits. reported to have arrived on
the steamship Werra. The Ne,os says
that English rabbit, unlike the Ameri-
can species, is burrowing animal, and
being thus able to breed unmolested
will multiply until farming and agricul-
ture becomes we'll nigh impossible. The
Ne,os says that in one district Sheep
rassers, in 1873. paid thirty thousand
pounds to protect their ranges from the
English rabbit.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-22
For the suppression of Murder.

L
SAN LUIS OBIsPo, December 2l.-In
his charge to the grand jury to-day,
Judge Gregory said that two crimes OF
public notoriety had been committed
within the last three years, and that the
facts had almost been lost sight OF, al.
though the criminals had never been
discovered. He referred to the murder
of Francisco Carreo in this city three
years ago, and to that of one Lewis In
Slack s caflon about the same time. lie
suggested that the grand jury make
representation as body t. the Govern
or to the effect that the State should ap-
point detective service to act when the
local officials failed and thus not let
crime 60 unpunished for lack OF means
or for reason of inexperience on the part
of some officials. He laid no blame on
local officials.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-22
An Appeal.

New YORK, December 2l.-At a meet
ing tonight of the Municipal Council
Land League the following from Presi-
dent Fitzgerald of the national body
was read:
LINCOLN, Neb., December 20, 1885,
John j. Delaney: Philadelphia has
protested against the tyranny and pro-
vides funds for an anti-eviction CAM
paign. New York should not be silent.
The Municipal Council should organize
mass meetings and every loyal Irishman
should support your action. Ireland is
in the crisis of her fate. Help her now
or never. (Signed.) JOHN FITzGERALD.
In accordance with the recommends
ton committee was appointed to carry
il ont.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-22
SHOOTING AT DARWIN.


Worse Frightened Than Hurt.
One day last week man named
Decker rushed to the Justice of the
Peace at Darwin, and demanded that q
warrant be issued for the arrest of an.
other man named Flynn. The magis.
trate asked what Flynn had done, and
Decker saidsFlynn had tried to kiln him.
Decker was evidently very badly scared.
Further inquiry brought out the follow
ing fact: Decker is prospecting mine,
Flynn has been to work for him, but as
no money was forthcoming, Flynn got
impatient and demanded his pay. In.
stead of coin Decker only gave short
answers, and Flynn became so exaspef-
ated that he plucked a pistol from his
hip pocket and blazed away.
The men were within few
feet of each other, but the bull
let went into the ceiling and hurt
no one. Decker was frightened half to
death and ran to the Justice as stated.
Flynn, having found courage enough to
fire his pistol, staggered at great rate,
and said he would like TO see the duck
who would try to arrest him. He saw
him in little while. The Justice ISSUE d
a warrant and sent it to the constable,
j. w. Murphy, strapping big fellow
who weighs 240 pounds. The constable
went to the saloon where Flynn was,
and from the door beckoned with his fin.
ger and called to him to come. Flynn
approached and asked Murphy what he
wanted. The constable said, 81 want
you." Flynn demanded to see his au.
thority. "Here it is" said the constable,
aud stretching out hand like the paw of
a bear he caught Flynn by the neck
and sent him end over end out into the
street. Flynn was satisfied with the
authority and when he got on his feet
again went before the Justice without
further question. The case was called
in regular form; but now Decker swore
that he did not believe Flynn fired at
him at all. The Justice postponed the
case till next day, and let Flynn go on
his own recognizance. Next morning
several parties in town were around
looking for lost articles; one
missed saddle, another bride,
q third had lost clothes line; but
the worst of all, the town minstrel was
missing, Bob Harry's donkey was gone.
Flynn, like the servant of the prophet,
had saddled another mans ass and TAX
en- his departure in the night. Bob was
wroth for tine loss of his burro, and pro.
posed to follow Flynn, but the neighbors
were so we'll pleased to be rid of both
brutes that they proposed to subscribe
enough to buy pony for Bob, and this
satisfied him. Flynn had evidently
struck in the direction Of Calico, and if
the people there will only catch him and
hang him with the stolen clothesline,
Jack Wilson won't grudge buying new
line for Mrs. Wilson.--inyo Imdepend-
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-22
SET ASIDE.
A dishonest Assignment Made
Null and Void.

New YORK, December 2l.-ln the
special term of the Supreme Court to.
day Judge Van Brunt gave a decision
that the assignment of the firm Of Kos
suth, Marx & Co., Maiden Lane, jewell
ers and diamond dealers, made in Sep
tember, 1885, was null and void. He
declared it to be the consummation OF a
scheme to defraud their creditors, who
were chiefly foreigners, and ordered It to
be set aside on these grounds. The
firm was composed of three brothers
Kossuth, and Adolphus and Jacob
Marx. The firm failed in that month
for over u million dollars. The failure
created considerable excitement, both
here and abroad, in the trade.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-22
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A NEW RAILROAD.
san Diego supports the Murietta
md s;n m IacintO kaihxYaY.

SAN Diego supports the murietta
and san JacintO Hallway.
SAN DIEGO, December 81 "A large
meeting was held here last night to de.
wise ways and means to aid in build.
ing the Murietta & San Jacinto railway,
which is to connect this city with one of
the finest and most ruduc i've valleys in
California. Judge Peuterbach presided
and speeches were made by number of
citizens all favoring the aiding of the
road to the amount asked, viz: $50, 200
A committee will be announced to-day
to secure the aid required The railroad
is certain to be bull at an early date. Its
length will be l25 miles.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-22
Carried Off the VS..

MILWAUKEE, Wis December 2l.-A
bold robbery was committed at the First
National Bank in this city to-day. The
cashier, who was engaged in signing the
new issue of $5 notes, when about half
through with $4,000 lot went to dinner,
leaving the notes on the desk. On his
return he discovered that the money
had been stolen by an unknown person,
who had unlocked the door of his room.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-22
Railroad Talk.

New YORK, December 2O.--President
Adams of the Union Pacific Railroad was
in conference to-day with Elijah Smith,
President of the Oregon Railway and
Navigation Company, arrar rging the de.
lalls of Oregon navig Ition. The lease
work was finished but the conference ad-
journed without signing an agreement.
President Harris of the Northern Pacific,
also had long talk with Adams, but
said it was purely informal.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-22
Judge Field supported Rlsley.

WASHINGTON, December 2l.-Judge
Field was the backer of ID. r. Risley, of
Pasadena, who was appointed Marshal
OF the Southern district of California.
The President had originally intended to
appoint Sidney Lacey, of Los Angeles,
but there was storm of protests against
his election and the President attempted
to get word from ex-senator Hearst,
who had recommended Lacey, in rebuff
tai. Nothing, however, was heard from
Hearst and President Cleveland finally
determined TO be guided by Judge Field
and appointed Mr.. Ri.ley.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-22
Convicted of Murder.

PORTLAND, Ogn., December 2l.-Wil.
liam NJ. Bennett, of Union, has been
convicted of murder in the second degree
for the killing of man named Legore.
The murder was Committed as Legore
was driving by Benefits house with his
wife and children. He was unarmed
and whipped up his horses to get out OF
danger, but Bennett followed on borse.
back and shot him with Winchester
rifle
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-22
Acquitted.

SANTA Rosa, December 2l.-The trial
of John Bailif for killing j. 7. Noon on
Nov. 4th was completed to-day. The
jury after being out five minutes re.
turned verdict of not guilty. The ver-
dict gives universal satisfaction. AL.
Reed, who was with Bailiff at the time
of the killing, and who fred one shot at
the deceased, will be tried shortly.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-22
A Roller Explosion.

CLEVELAND, December IA twenty.
horse power boiler in portable saw
mill on the fats owned by Frieze and
Hines at Fort Wayne, exploded this af-
ternoon. James Kintz, engineer, was
blown twenty five feet in the air, but
alighted in snow bank unhurt. Fran
cisco Gerardo, an Italian, with wife and
three children in Italy, was carried fifty
feet and instantly killed. Three other
men were slightly injured.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-22
A Won m ded Knight.

About o'clock this morning as a car.
riage containing six Knights of Pythias,
}. r. Briefly. Frank r. Day,
Joe Manning, Jack Summers and
two other Knights were crossing the
Arroyo Seco on return from an Install
alton meeting of X. of p. at Pasadena
the wagon was upset and the party
badly shaken up. Joe Manning seemed
to be demoralized in in one of his wrists.
All the rest were in good condition.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-22
Too Clumsy to Handle.

SAN Francisco, December 2l.--The
ship Henry B. Hyde, while being towed
out to stream today became unman-
ageable because of a strong current and
began to drift. The Hyde collided with
the ship Parker B. Whitmore, lying at
anchor. The two vessels became hope
lessly entangled and drifted about and
finally collided with the whaler N ortheFn
Light, also at anchor. Further dam
age was prevented by the timely assist
ance of half dozen tugs. The three
vessels sustained damage amounting to
$4,000.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-22
One More Unfortunate.

FLAGSTAFF, A. T., December 2l.-The
East.bound passenger train on the
Atlantic and Pacific road ran over a
section hand about a mile from town,
instantly killing him. His name is Rich.
ard Hues. He had been intoxicated and
had lain down on the track. No blame
is attached to the engineer.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-22

all the cold and stones, the ice and
snow, the yule log, and big fires most
OF us associate with the season. But it
is Southern California. The ride was in
lbe semi.tropic, and although it was
now the "bleak December" of other
lands, the observant pencil pusher had
no need of his overcoat throughout the
entire length of the day.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-22
The E}iddie Case.

SAN LUIS OBIsro, December 2l.-In
the Biddle will case to-day DR.. w. w.
Hays was the only witness. He knew
the testator in his lifetime, but did not
think him of unsound mind until 1883,
when the witness observed signs of
mental decay. To Hypothetical ques.
tion with reference to decedent's alleged
brutality and unfa,herly treatment of
his children, the witness replied that
such man would be insane, in his opin-
ion
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-22
A Broker Suspended.

New YORK, December 2l.--The sus-
pension of j. H. McCoon is announced
to day on the stock exchange. This is
one of the houses reported in trouble in
the panic last "Wednesday but which
tided over the trouble till to-day. Nc
Coon has been member of the stock
exchange since 1872. He has no out
standing contracts on exchange.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-22
The Treaty with SbhiM.

MADRID, December 81. - The Red
Book has been issued. giving an accouhs
of the negotiation with the United
states relative to Cuban commerce. 1t
is stated in the book that the delay in
concluding a convention is due to the
fact that the United States government
wants exclusive privileges to the preju-
dice of English and other interests.
Sefior Morel, Minister of Foreign AT
fairs, is opposed to granting exclusive
privileges to the United States.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-22
Held For Murder.

HEALDsBURG, Cal, December 2l.-
The boy Frank Wood, who was arrested
for the murder of Lee Patton on Dry
Greek few days ago, and who was to
have been tried to-day before Justice
Emerson, has been ordered to Santa
Rosa, as the District Attorney thinks
the evidence is such as to assure convic.
tion
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-22
Loss of Cattle.

CHICAGO. December 2l.-The Times
Desmoiues, Iowa. special says: Great
mortality is reported among the cattle
in the northwestern and southwestern
portions of the State, one farmer report.
ing loss of fifty and another OF one
hundred head in short time. It is
feared it is pleuro-pneumonia and the
Governor has instituted an investiga-
tion, aud if it proves to be pleuro will
take radical measures to stamp it out.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-22
A New Mining Company.

SAN Francisco, December 2l.-Arti-
cles of incorporation of the Locomotive
Mining Company were filed in the Coun-
ty Clerks office, the object being to mine
in Pima county, with IA capital of $l0,-
900, 1000, and the directors are Horace
Baker, }. d. Dawson, H. b. Murray,
Geo. K. Wells and John f. Willis.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-22
Four Were Killed.

HELENA, M. T., December 2l.-Re.
ports from Tacoma, w. T., say four men
were killed and five seriously injured by
a premature blast in the west end Of
Cascade tunnel yesterday. Work on
the tunnel will not be interrupted.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-22
The French Budget Estimates.

PARIS, December 2l.-De Bryzo's de-
parture for the French Congo country
delayed the pending action of the depu.
ties on the proposed modification of the
budget estimates for the Congo account.
Brozza says he will resign if the esti-
mate is reduced. Hovas have paid 400,-
600 francs war indemnity due France
under the terms of the treaty of peace,
and the evacution of Tamatava, NADIA
gascar, by the French is imminent.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-22
shipping the Fruit.

SACRAMENTO, December 2l.--The first
car of fruits for the citrus exhibition from
Central and Northern California left here
to ght for Chicago. The car was well
lined to protect the fruit from cold.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-22
weather Indications.

SAN Francisco, December 2l.--Ihdi.
cations for the twenty-four hours COM
mencing at 4 A. N. December %: Cali
fornia-fair weather, except in the
northwestern portion local rains with
light sprinkles reaching nearly to San
Francisco
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-22
ParnelI Very Ill.

DUBLIN, December 2l.-The friends of
Parnell say his illness has been of very
serious nature for several weeks. He is
in dangerous condition. When able to
actively resume work he will convene
the Irish Parliamentary party in the
Council Chambers of the Dublin Corpor.
ation.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-22
Blew Out the Gas.

SAN FRANCISCO, December 2l.-Louis
Holz, 60 years of ago, an old resident of
this oity, was found dead in his bed this
morning, death having resulted from as.
phyxiation. 1t is believed he neglected
to turn off the gas before retiring last
night, as the jet was found turned on.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-22
A stolen Gripsack.

D. s. Boyakin, who arrived on the EN-.
igrant train from Sacramento last night,
had his gripsack stolen in the waiting
room at the New Depot soon after his
arrival. It contained 81, some white
shirts and some letters.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-22
Knocked Down and Robbed.

An intoxicated man reported at police
headquarters last night that he had
been knocked down by three unknown
men and robbed of gold watch and
chain and $50 in coin at nalf past eight
on Franklin street. The name of the
robbed man was not learned,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-22
Unoccupfed Hotel Rurned.

MoDEsTA, CAL, December 2l.--The
Lisbon Hotel, unoccupied, burned at
2:3O A. M. Loss about three thousand;
reported fully insured.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-22
A socialis, seu,ences.

MILWAUKEE, December 2l.-For the
publication of scurrilous poem, reflect
ing on the integrity of the court in the
trial of the riot cases, Judge Sloan to.
day sentenced Paul Grottkan, editor OF
the socialist organ, Arbeiter Zeitung. to
thirty days at hard labor.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-22
Stage Robbery.

SONORA, Cal, December 2l.-The
stage from Sonora to Milton was stopped
near the scene Of the Black cart robbery
by two masked men this morning. There
was no treasure aboard and the mail
sacks were rifed.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-22
Failed to Transact Business.

SAN Francisco, December 2l.-The
Anti-Chinese Convention, after holding
two sessions to-day, adjourned sine die
without having transacted any business
of Importance.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-22
Two weeks, vacation.

WAsHINGroN, December 2l.-Both
Houses of Congress to-day adopted :
concurrent resolution for q holiday ne
cess from tomorrow to January 4th.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-22
A London Failure.

LONDON, December 2l.-Messrs. Bal
lon & Tidswell, lace manufacturers of
London, have failed for f50,000.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-22
Must support the military bill

BERLIN, Dec smber 2l.-It is reported
that on the re.assembling Of the Reich.
stag letter from Emperor William will
be read declaring it the duty of the
members to support the military bill.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-22
No PERSONAL Obtectious.

ST. PETERSBURG, December 2l.-The
Journal de 50. Petersburg says Russia's
refusal to accept the candidacy of Prince
Ferdinand of Sake .Coburg. .Gotha for the
Bulgarian throne, is not due to personal
objections.