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Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-25
A DISPUTED DECISION.
Several knOtty Points In the Del
Aqua Grant Case.

Several KnOtty Points in the Del
Aqua Grant Case.
SANTA FE, N. NJ, January 24.-The
decision of the Territorial Supreme
Court in the Canon Del Aqua grant
case, has been subject of much
comment. The opinion of those who
studied the land grant affairs, and
that opinion, too, appears to be sus-
tanned by the records in the Sur
veyor-G Generals Office, is that the
facts pertaining to the Canon Del
Aqua case hardly find counterpart in
the case of any other grant in New
Mexico. Surveyor-General Pelham ex-
pressly disclaimed any jurisdiction of
the question ofthe title Of the San Pc
dro mine, recommending only a confr-
nation of the title to the land grant.
The point decided in the case under
the particular facts which belong to
it, cannot justify any opinion which
may arise under a different state OF
facts. 1t is not now believed that the
decision of the United States Supreme
Court will materially affect the
statutes of the mineral lands on many
land grants in the Territory.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-25

Manila, or Central America, thinking
that . profitable trade will grow up
between San Francisco and the Phil
lippine Islands, and that business
with Central America will grow, the
republics taking our wine and wheat
in return for sugar and other staples.
In order to compensate the sugar pro-
ducers of America for the loss they
would suffer from having all sugar
placed on the free list, it is pro-
posed to have the Government
offer an adequate bounty for all sugar
produced in the United States, whether
from cane or beets. BY this means
the American growers will be put on
equal terms with those of any country,
and trade in other articles will not be
interfered with.
ANOTHER ARGUMENT ADvl Need
is that it would be powerful factor in
reducing the surplus. This source of
revenue cut off, the surplus would be
reduced, sugar production stimulated
by the payment of a bounty, sugar
rendered cheaper, and at the same
time domestic producers would be
able to compete successfully with
foreigners.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-25
A FAMILY FEUD.
Determined Vendetta I'm West
Virginia.

Determined Vendetta i'm West
Virginia.
CHICAGO, January PA special
from Catlettsburg, KY, says that the
war Of determination between the
Hatfields and McCoys is still going on
in the wilds Of West Virginia. On
Saturday pursuing party, numbering
twenty, overlook the Hatfield gang
near Captain Hatfield's house. Dur
ing the fight which ensued, Bud Nc
Coy, one of the pursuing party, was
dangerously wounded, and Will
Dempsey, of the Hatfield gang, was
killed. The capturing party, which
now numbers forty, is still in pursuit.
The excitement throughout Pike
county is increasing daily, as the Hat
fields have warned the people that
they propose to kill them and burn
their property. They have sent word
that they propose to burn Pikeville
and extricate their six comrades row
in jail there. The Jail is strongly
guarded day and night.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-25
On a Tour Of Inspection.

PORTLAND, Ogn., January PAT. F.
Oakes. vice-president of the Northern
Pacific railroad company, accom-
panied by his private secretary and
prominent officials Of the road ar
rived here this morning from St.
Paul and went to Tacoma. One of
the principal purposes of the Oakes'
party visit is thorough inspection
of the switchback across the Cascade
Mountains and the work of the rotary
snowplow in the great drifts which
have stopped traffic upon the line.
The party will stop at Portland three
or four days on returning from Ia
coma,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-25
THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS.
EndeavOr to Strengthen EN-
lands Position There.

EndeavOr TO strengthen Eng.
lands Position There.
sAN FRANCISCO, January PA re-
cent cablegram received in this city
stated that an association had been
registered in London with q capital
of $1,250, 900, having for it's object
the development of the commercial
and industrial resources of the Hawai-
ian Islands. RI. Creighton, who re-
turned from the islands last Saturday
on the Zealandia, when interviewed
upon the subject, said:
"This may be either the Dilling-
ham colonization scheme or
wilder railroad project; 1 am in
clined to think the latter, be-
cause the colonization sheme is
probably not advanced so far.
There is also another project on the
London market to form syndicate to
purchase and operate certain sugar
plantations on the Island of Hawaii,
but l am not aware what progress has
been made with it. Mr.. Austin re-
presenting the plantation interests
uhS kOuo W lIOuuOu " luTbucI Cu6 III
terests of the scheme. 1 understood that
the plantations represented or
some of them hsve been
in an embarrassed condition, and in
some cases have passed into the
hands of their commercial agents at
Honolulu on account of advances, but
that may have been owing to bad
management. The producing
capabilities Of the Hawaiian Islands
are considerable, but not every planta-
ton enterprise has been financial
success.
He said that the sums borrowed in
England to promote industries in the
Hawaiian Islands necessarily tends to
strengthen the English commercial
influence. II these projects succeed
he anti ipates the importation by
Hawaii of British machinery and
money, and commerce will largely
increase also. II was a financial
blunder to 60 to England for money,
and bad policy in view of the re-
ciprocity treaty. d.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-25
Disturba noes i'm Cuba.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, January "a
Reports from Cuba indicate a most
serious condition of affairs. Citizens
in Havana and Mantanzas have re-
peatedly demanded Of Captain Cen
eral Marin protection from outlaws
and official thieves. Business is par
TALLY paralyzed. Opposition papers
are suppressed almost daily, and the
strictest censorship kept over mes
sages by cable. Martin Losada has
been Kidnapped near Santa Clara by
bandits, who demand a ransom.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-25

obtain definite estimate, but the loss
will no doubt aggregate over 81, ,OOO,-
600, which is nearly all covered by in
sursnce.
The estimated losses are: To Marks
Bros, $375, 900; insurance, $500, 900.
Snowman Bros, 100000; insurance,
O,OOO. Adolph Heller, $3.50, 900 ;
Strauss, Tannhouser & Co., $50, 900
J. & L. Baxter, $35, 900. Loss on de-
stroyed buildings occupied by the
above firms, 5000, 900. Losses to vari-
GUS other firms will range from $4,000
to $4,000.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-25
DREADFUL Distribution.
Indians Starving In the Far
Northwest.

NEW YORK, January PA Posts
Edmonton, B. c., special says: The
Pitanktan (Weasel-skin) tribe of In
dians, whose reservation is a few miles
north of Victoria, on the Saskatchewan
and about seventy miles from here,
threaten to plunder the government
stores at Victoria. They have no pro-
visions, and Mr.. Mitchell, Indian
agent of the locality, who has just ar
rived, states that the flour and meat
contractors did not fill their contracts,
and this caused want among the
Indians and made them threaten vio-
lent means for food. Provisions were
procured from the Hudson Bay Co. IS
post and distributed among them
pending the arrival of other provi-
sions from here, which they must
have or die.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-25
Preparing for the Road.

SAN LUIS OBIspo, J nuary 24.-The
committee of the Board of Trade hav-
ing in charge the San Luis Obispo and
San Joaquin Valley road met this af-
ternoon and appointed FL. L. Mcbride
to take the necessary steps to secure
right of way on the routes proposed
and report on the most feasible route.
He leaves soon for the San Joaquin
yallay.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-25
A BAD BANK.BILL.
Those Operating 1t Trapped by
the Police.

SAN JOSE, January 24.-J. s. Dalton
and Geo. B. Dougherty were arrested
this afternoon on the charge of pass
ing a spurious bank note in Santa
Barbara. The former called at the
office of the chief of police and offered
him money to be allowed to sell pens
on the street and give cash prizes in
that connection. He was promptly
recognized by the chief and arrested.
When Dougherty was found he denied
any business relations with Dalton be-
yond being employed by him as
banjo player. The requisition papers
arrived from Santa Barbara shortly
after the arrest.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-25
Sporting subscriptions.

CINCINNATI, January 24.-The en-
tries for the Latonia Jockey Club
races are received showing the total
number to be 1854 to fourteen stakes,
an average of over seventy-fve to
each stake. This does not include the
entries to the Derby and Oaks
which closed year ago, nor the
Matron stakes for 1890.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-25
A SEARCH WAS INSTITUTED,
BALL AND CUE.
Interesting Billiard Match at
San Francisco.

oh1 n TAMCISCOs
SAN FRANCISCO, January PA
match game OF billiards took place
this afternoon between James Orn-
dorff and J. F. B, McClery,, the lat
ter playing 800 or no count at
straight rail to the formers go-as-
you-please. The count was the
quickest ever played on this coast.
lasting less than thirty-nine minutes.
Orndorf secured bank and checked
up nineteen points from a spot shot
and around table play. McClery
failed to count and his op-
ponent scored :ten more
points leaving the balls near the cor
ner on the upper short rail. McClery
turned the balls prettily to the long
rail and before completing the circuit
of the table had made his 300 points.
The applause from a couple Of hun
dred people, who saw the the game,
was deafening. The winners average
was $50 points. McClery followed
the game with an exhibition Of mar
velous fancy shots. Orndorff has
challenged McClery to play again on
Thursday afternoon.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-25
Injured af Work.

Tucson, A. T., January 24.-While
the Mexican section men working for
the Southern Pacific Railroad Com
pany at Maricopa we're going to work
yesterday, one of them fell from a
hand-car, ditching the car and break
ing both his legs. One of them on
the car was thrown about twenty
feet, breaking his arms. Both men
were brought to the hospital in Tucson
tonight.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-25
THE CALUMET FIR E.
1t Will Probably be Extinguished
in a Few Days.

CHICAGO, January PA Calumet
special says: The cave-in at the Cal
ument and Hecla mines on Saturday
made an aperture extending fifty feet
from the shaft, but it has been sue
cessfully closed and the burning shaft
is again sealed. Prof. Agassiz, Presi-
dent of the company, says, after per-
sonally inspecting the condition of the
mine, that he considers the fire almost
out and its complete extinguishment
is but question of few days, and
that the shaft which has been burning
can be opened very soon.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-25
Coed News for Housekcepcrs.

CHESTER, Pa, January 24.-At the
Chester Iron Works for the last few
days there has been successfully
tested an application of powdered
coal for fuel. The combination is
perfect. Both ashes and smoke are
entirely consumed, effecling a saving
of from forty to fifty per cent in full.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-25
A Heavy Pay.ROll.

SAN Francisco, January 24.-Tim-
othy Hopkins, treasurer of the South
ern Pacific Company, says that the
payroll of its Sacramento employees
this winter is between $3.50, 900 and
$500 900 per month. The present
monthly payroll for the road west of
Ell Paso and Ogden is about 81 ,000, 900
and for the past twelve. months the
company has disbursed about $12.-
0O0,00 in wages.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-25
WASHINGTON NEWS.
The Lynch -Vandever Case
Set for February 18th.
LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS.
Report Made to the Senate by
the Commissioner of Internal
Revenue.

Associated Press dispatches to the HERALD
WASHINGTON, January A.-[Special
to the HERALD. The case Of Lynch
VS.. Vandever, contesting the seat Of
the Sixth Congressional District Of
the State of California, is set for Feb
ruary 18th before the House Commit
tee on Elections.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-25
NOT PRACTICABLE.
The Scheme For IrrigatinR the
MOjave Desert.

VIRGINIA, New, January "a
Yerington denies the report recently
published that D. o. Mills, Nicholas
Luning and himself have devised a
scheme for irrigating the Mojave
Desert by diverting the waters Of the
OVENS River into Death Valley. He
says that there is no pass through the
lnyo mountains which intervene that
is not several hundred feet higher
than Ovens River. A canal could be
excavated at a cost OF not less than
$3.50, 900, but even this scheme is not
practicable, as the waters of Owners
River is diverted by the irrigation of
the lands along its course.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-25
THE NICARAGUA CANAL.
Rear.Admirai Ammen's Opinion
of Its Importance.


of Its Importance.
WASHINGTON, January 24.-Rear-
Admi raj Ammen, United States
Navy, retired, favors the granting to
the company pushing the Nicaragua
canal national charter, SO that any
commercial benefits that may be de-
rived from the opening of the canal
will accrue to us. He says that the COM
pany is worthy of confidence and that
there is probably not ship-builder
in the country who has lot the be-
lief that the opening of this canal will
do more to revive ship-building, and
with it the cognate industries, than
all the bounties, drawbacks, subsidies
or artificial wealth of the nation used
in making them. He states that the
canal ought not to be built under
State charters, as in such event the
majority Of the stock would go
abroad, thus putting the regulation OF
our coasting trade in foreign hands.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-25
Rejoicing i'm Australia.

SYDNEY, N. s. W., January "a
The celebration of the centenary of
New South Wales began to-day, the
occasion being the anniversary of the
landing of the first Governor of the
colony. Lady Darlington, wife of the
present Governor, unveiled statue
of Queen Victoria in the presence of
the Governors of all the Australian
Colonies, including New Zealand and
Fiji,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-25
Duff,s Conduct JustifinbIe.

SAN Francisco, January 24.-An
inquest has been held in the case of
Albert Peterson, shot and killed
early Sunday morning by Policeman
Thomas Duff. Testimony showed
that Peterson was a footpad, and the
jury rendered verdict of justiiable
homicide.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-25
Childs for President.

PHILADELPHIA, January 24.-James
M. Nauz, the recognized leader Of the
Republicans Of this city, says that he
proposes to work for the nomination
of Geo. w. Childs for President Of the
United States.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-25
THE HOUSE.
Several Reports Presented by
Committees.

WAsHINGToN, January 24.-The
House Committee on Banking and
Currency agreed to report favorably
the Anderson resolution requesting
the Secretary of the Treasury to in.
form the House whether the full
amount of United States Notes au-
thorized by the lsw of 1878 was in
circulation at that date or lost since
the present circulation, and what leg
islation is necessary to maintain the
limit of circulation.
A petition from the Knights of La
Dor was received protesting against
steam printing in the Bureau of En-
craving and Printing.
COMMITTEE WORK.
In the Commerce Committee, upon
consideration of a resolution to inves-
tigate the Reading strike, Brumm, of
Pennsylvania, made statement in
the interest Of the miners. An ami
mated discussion took place, but the
hour of adjournment having arrived,
the committee rose without action.
Davis, OF Massachusetts, from the
Committee on Commerce, reported q
bill to reward Esquimaux natives for
acts OF humanity to shipwrecked sea-
men. Referred to a committee of the
Whole.
The House Committee on Naval
Affairs agreed to report favorably on
Morrison's bill appropriating $175 900
for the repair of the Hartford at Mare
Island Navy Yard.
Richardson, of Tennessee, Chair
man of the Committee on Printing,
reported a resolution calling on the
Public Printer for information whether
he recently discharged or furloughed
any of his force, and, if SO, for what
reason, at a time when the printing
order by the House is largely in ar
rears; and also whether, in making
such discharges, regard had been
made to the statute giving preference
for employment to honorably-dis-
charged soldiers. Referred.
The bill comforting civil jurisdiction
in the Indian Territory on United
States courts having criminal jurjs-
diction was passed.
Wheeler, of California, offered q
resolution calling for the printing OF
5000 extra copies Of the report OF the
Board of Visitors to the Military
Academy. Wheeler paid tribute to
George w. Childs of Philadelphia,
President OF the Board, whose philan-
throphy and generosity is not bounded
by municipalities, by States, by sec-
tions or by people, and whose fame
extends to races foreign to our Ian
guage and ideas.
The House then adjourned.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-25
! IN BAD LUCK.
Another Blizzard Raging
Over the Northwest.
ALL TRAINS BADLY DELAYED.
Chamberlain Spoken Of as the
Next Governor General
of Canada.
Associated Pres Disp.sche. 70 ne H..A,... !.

70 me aH1 1A4Dst
Sr. PAUL, January PA blizzard
is raging northwest of here. ANeohe.
Dak.. special says: The mercury
went down to go below, and the wind
reached a velocity Of 40 miles an
hour last night. It is still blowing
and the trains are ten hours late.
Brainerd reports that the storm
reached there this morning. A heavy
fall of snow has set in and the wind
is blowing gale.
SCARCITY OF FUEL.F
The Pioneer Press learns from
Browns Valley, Mimi, that fuel is
not only used up but that provisions
also are gettiog low. Should another
storm prevent the opening of the road
within few days, great suffering can
hardly be avoided.
HARDsHIPs IN THE EAST.
New YoRK, January "a. The Hud-
son and Harlem rivers, together with
the south bay and the entrance to
Long Island are filed with floating
ice, rendering navigation difficult and
seriously menacing shipping aflOat on
at anchor, when the tides are running.
Reports to the Associated Press shoW
that the same state Of affairs. exisfa
al! along the Long Island coast. ves-
sells struggling into that port bring
terrible tales Of hardship and suffer-
ing.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-25
Afraid of the smallpox.

TACOMA, January PA number Of
vessels having arrived here without
touching at Port Townsend, the port
of entry, the Board of Health of Port
Townsend will meet tomorrow and
issue the necessary documents in
structing the Collector of Ports to
notify the masters of coasters and tug
boats that all vessels from San Fran.
cisco must stop at Port Townsend and
be subject to inspection by the Health
Officer of the port of entry.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-25
A Ronaanist Halter.

BosToN, January 24.-Rev. DR.
Justin D. Fulton had an audience OF
1000 people in the Mechanics Build
ing tonight at the second of his con-
tinental series of meetings in his
crusade against Romanism. Petitions
were largely signed, asking Congress
to appoint a commission to investi-
gate the practice of auricular confes-
sion and decide whether it is calcu-
lated to pollute the morals of the peo-
pie and undermine the foundation of
our institutions.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-25
Railroad Bonds Transferred.

New York, January 24.-The st.
Louis and San Francisco Railroad has
sold H,144,OoO worth Of 5 per cent
general mortgage bonds to a syndi-
cate of German bankers in this
country and Europe. The proceeds
will be used to retire the South
Pacific firats which mature next
July.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-25

lightweight champion Of the North.
west, and Jimmy Griffin, of Grand
Rapids, Mich, for a purse OF 5000,
with skin gloves to finish. The fight
was a desperate one and in the
eleventh round Needham knocked
Griffin out. Both men were severely
punished.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-25
Freed from Debt.

SAN Francisco, January PAL. A.
Sheldon, recently associated with ex-
Governor J. G. Brown in the receiver
ship of the Texas Pacific road, is
credited with the statement that
Colonel Winston has bought up the
Indebtedness of the company in the
interest of Jay Gould.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-25
Union Men Ostracized.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, January "a
A circular has been issued by the
brewers of the city to their three
thousand employees notifying them
that on January 26th each member
of Brewers Union No. 8 in their en-
ploy will be discharged unless he con-
sents to leave that order.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-25
Leprosy I'm NIarysville.

MARfsvnLE, January 24.-J. 0.
Cousins, mulatto barber, who has
lived in this city for over twenty
years, is said to be afflicted with
genuine and well-developed symptoms
Of leprosy.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-25
Dempsey,s Death.

BROOKLYN, January 24.-The coro-
er'sinquestint the cause of the death
Of VIM. Dempsey in the prize fight
with Simon Besser on Saturday, re-
suited tonight in verdict exonerat-
ing Besser. The latter testified that
the fight was "fake' by agreement,
and no hard blows were struck. Bes-
ser was released. The cause of death
was found to be "shock and exhaus-
ton.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-25
The Fisheries Question.

New York, January 24.-An Of
tawa special says: 1t is semi officially
stated that the Home Government
has urged the Dominion Cabinet to
make such concessions on the fisheries
question as will bring about settle
ment. 1t is plainly intimated that
whilst the demands Of Canada are ad-
mitted to be Of Importance, they
must not be allowed to prejudice the
larger international interests involv''
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-25
A SENSIBLE SUGGESTION.
Data to be Collected Regnrdin z
the Recent Cold Wave.


SAN Francisco, January PA
letter from w. H. Mills was SUBJ
mitted to the Board of Trade to-day,
suggesting that proper measures be
taken to collect data as to
the minimum temperature dur
ing the recent cold wave
throughout the United States and
California, particularly in those places
where fruit growing has reached its
highest development. The statistics
thus obtained should be published in
a comparative table showing the num-
ber of degrees of frost in each separate
locality. This definite and authentic
report would set at rest all dispute as
to the real facts in the case and pro-
tect the State against ali misrepre-
sentation, and in all probability en-
courage immigration. A committee
was appointed to carry out the sug-
gestions.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-25
No Admittauce.

AUBURN, N. Y, January 24.-The
doors of the suspended First National
Bank remained CLOSED to-day. The
bank examiner is proceeding with his
work and all information as to the
condition of affairs is refused.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-25
Chambcrlnin I'm Luck.

New York, January 24.-An Of
tawa special says: The semi-oficial
announcement comes from England
that Joseph Chamberlain is likely to
succeed Lord Lansdowne as Governor
General of Canada.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-25
Her second Trial.

SAN Francisco, January 24.-The
second trial of Louise Hagenow,
charged with the murder of Louise
Derhow by a criminal operation,
commenced before Judge Sullivan to-
day.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-25
Heavy Losses 81 FIRE.

CLEVELAND, January PA fire
broke out in G. 6. Kings shoe store
at Newark, Ohio, to-night, com
pletely cutting it. The loss ON the
building and stock is 5000.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-25
Transferred TO Los Angeles.

SAN FRANcIsco, January 24.-The
action brought against the Pomona
Land and Water Company by E. A.
Meserve, has been granted change
Of venue to Los Angeles county BY
Judge Mcguire.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-25
FED TO THE FLAMES.
Over 81,OOO,OOO Losses at tn
Philadelphia Fire.

Philadelphia Fire.
PHILADELPHIA, January 24.-The
disastrous confagration in the retail
millinery and ladies' furnishing dis.
trict at Eighth and Ann streets last
night was gotten under control about
2 O'Clock this morning, after half q
dozen firms had been completely
saed out, and some $50 to 200 other
foon'' j. : >uts damaged by the fire
sn-lt as, vet to