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Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-16
BURNs' BANKRUPTCY.
He Has Liabilities Of S47,734 and
Assets Of 675.

SAN Francisco, February 15.-W.
F. Burns has retitioned the Superior
Court to be declared insolvent. His
petition states that he has been doing
business in Portland, Ogn., and Oak
land, under the firm name of the
Pacific Glass and Lamp Company in
Oregon and the name of Burns & Co.,
in Oakland. His debts aggregate $47, ;
734. To meet these he has no real,
personal or other property, except
$75 worth of Office property.
HIS CHIEF CREDITORS
Are the London and San Francisco
Bank for $3635. "a; Newhall, ,Sons& Co.,
$l925; the estate of Orrin Judson
$500; Maud, Wise & Co., Los An
geles, $1,000; Charles Parker & TO-,
OF Meriden, Conn, $4,000, and B. s.
Burns, of San Jose, $4,000.
Burns was for many years manager
of the late Orrin Judson's affairs.
When the latter died his heirs finding
some moneys unaccounted for,
claimed that Burns had made away
with them. Burns claims to have
lost money by poor Investments Tor
Judson. Suit was sometime ago
brought against Burns by the heirs
demanding an accounting. This has
not yet been decided.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-16
THE CRUISER CHARLESTON.
WI sons Report Regarding the
Damaged Deck.bealns

WI SONS report neSaTOlHE tne
Damaged Deck-beains
WASHINGTON, February 15.- The
Secretary of the Navy has received
a report dated February Sd, from
Chief Naval Constructor Wilson, in
regard to the singular behavior Of
several deck-beams, intended for
cruiser No. 2-the Charleston--while
being worked to shape. He says that
in order that no shadow of doubt
shall exist as to the quality of the
material incorporated in, the hull of
the ship, he considered it for the best
interests of the government to have
removed from the ship, the four
beams referred to by Inspector of
CONSTRUCTION Fernald, in his letter
OF December %, lSS7,) as having
failed in working, although welded
and considered by him sufficiently
strong, and others substituted. The
failure OF these four beams was cer-
tainly an unusual occurrence and at
the present time is unaccountable, as
the material stood all the regula-
tion tests previous to its receipt at the
building yard.
" From various tests that
have been made" Wilson says,
and from the general behavior
of other beams worked into the
structure of the Charleston, am con-
vinced that the steel used in her con-
struction is of excellent quality. The
probable cause of the apparent i'm
portance given this matter was in al
lowing the beams to be incorporated
into the ship after their failure. The
reason why they failed is of q charac-
ter that l am unable to determine.
The experiments carried on have
fully demonstrated the necessity for
annealing the beams, and Constructor
Fernald officially states that all the 7
bulb beams of steel should be an
nealed, more especially those sub.
jected to the upward strain caused BY
the blast Of heavy guns. 1 fully con-
Cur in the opinions expressed by
him. -
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-16
FOLLOWING SUIT.
Lin9's Land.Jumping Cal
Considerable Excitement. {.

Lin9's Land.J umping Causes
Considerable Excitement.
SALT LAKE, February 15.-The
action taken by VIM. Ling few days
ago in settling on Arsenal Hill, on
lands held in trust by the City of Salt
Lake, has created furore
among certain classes, and
fully $50 men have jumped
lands and are engaged in putting up
fences. The City Marshal has posted
a notice on the hill notifying the
jumpers that they are trespassing on
city property, and will be prose-
cuted according to law. Register
Webb, of the United States Land
Office, refuses all applications of
entry, and the surveys are being filed
in the County Recorders office.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-16
General Gleanings.

WASHINGTON, February 15.-An al.
lowance of five extra clerks for a
period of one month was made to the
postofice at Los Angeles yesterday by
the Postmaster General, in order that
the avalanche of second and third
class matter may be handled.
The Secretary of State has
been officially advised of the
appointment by the German
Government of Count Arco VAL
ley as Minister to the United
States to succeed Won Alkensleben.
Count Valley formerly held the office
of Consul General in Egypt.
Hon. Chas. Cary, of Olean. N. Y,
has been appointed Solicitor of the
Treasury vice Alexander McCue ap.
pointed Sub Treasurer of New York.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-16
HERO-WORSHIP.
Sa ie of Perley POOre,s Collection
of Autographs.

Boston, February 15.-The sale Of
the historical, political, and literary
autographs collected by the late Major
Ben. Perley Poore, began in this city
to-day. Among the highest prices
obtained were the following :
Robert Burns (ballad on MIR. Her
on's election), 500; President Bu-
chanan, $3.50 I; Sir William
Blackstone, $12; Andrew johnson,
$3.50; Gen. Joseph Hooker, 81; Ad-
miral Foote, So; President Lincoln,
SO; Gen. John A. Logan, $3.50; Gen.
Geo. Meade, 1925; Rear Admiral
Winslow, 81; jefferson Davis, 1925 ;
Mrs. Davis, $3.50; Alexander Fl.
Stephens, 81; President John Quincy
Adams, $2.75; Charles I OF France,
$4.25.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-16
BRITISH PRESS COMMENT.
BLAINE,s RErIREmENT.
Probable Conduct OF the Repuh-
ncan Party.

FrOb0ble C0n0ucS Oh the Aepubs
lican Party.
New YORK, February ia Wash
ington special to the Times says that
1t looks as if the result of the public
alton of Blaine's letter would be to
encourage all the aspirants for the
Presidency to make heroic efforts to
enlarge their respective followings,
60 into the National Convention for
dozen candidates, and then, perhaps,
under the inspiration Of a Kansas and
California hurrah, break for Blaine
and nominate him by acclamation.
Walter Phelps is quoted as saying
to Southern man that it was alto
gether probable that Senator Hiscock
of New York would beto the
legatee of Blaine, and that he would
go into the National Convention with
New York, New Jersey and all the 9TH
er Eastern and Middle States except
Connecticut behind him. This report
has made Hiscock an important factor
in politics.
Senator John Sherman in an inter-
view to-day said that he considered
that Blaine meant every word of his
letter. AS to himself, Sherman said
that he was not worrying about the
nomination and does not care particu-
larly if he does not receive it.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-16

priations for the completion of build
ing, among other places at Carson
City, New, $4,000; Denver, Col. /,
$4,000; Port Townsend, w. T., $685.
600. After short discussion, and an
Intellectual attempt by Voorhees,, Of
Washington Territory, and Herman,
of Oregon, to increase the Port Town
send appropriation to $3.50, 900, the
amendment was adopted.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-16

is again being agitated. The mer.
camille people are not able to main.
tain themselves, and the Mechanics
institute managers say that if they
will come over to them they
will consolidate and erect a grand
building for the accommodation Of
both the libraries, which would COM
prise about 10000 volumes. No action
has as yet been taken.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-16
BERLIN,s BUDGET.
Bismarck Thinks thnt Is ssssia IL
BcsirOus of Peace.

DAsku0FCk lnAmk0 t00t Is EA6SA In
DcsirOus of Peace.
BERLIN, February 15.-Bismarck ,
at the dinner given by him yesterday
to members of the Reichstag, alluded.
in the course of conversation, to the
recent pacific utterances of some Of
the Russian newspapers, and said
that it was symptom Of general
desire for peace. "The Russian Gov
ernment." he said, Influenced only
q few journals in this direction, while
the rest took their tone from their e.
pecial patrons.'
The Kreass Zsitxng asserts that tho
movements of Russian troops are
being accelerated. The Russian force
along the Austrian and Roumanian
frontiers is estimated ct 575 900, With
2250 guns.
The Regent of Bavaria has ordered
the construction Of q chapel, on piles.
ct the spot in the lake where King
Louis committed suicide.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-16
steamboat Changes.

SAN Francisco, February 15.--The
Pacific Coast Steamship Company has
made another change in the steamer
lines. Hereafter the Umatilla and
Mexico will be the only steamers on
the Puget Sound route, and the George
w. Elder returns to the San Diego
route.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-16
pany owned all the stock of the Reads
ing Coal and Iron Comnanr. He

pany owned all the stock of the Read
ing Coal and Iron Company. He
said that the strike arose from the re-
fusal of the Knights of Labor to
handle freight sent to the Reading
system from mines where there was
strike in progress, and as the COM
pany was bound as a common carrier
to accept and move all freight offered
for transportation it could not keep
men in it's employ who refused to
move such freight. In speaking of
the strikers who refused to come back
when they were given an opportunity,
Corbin said: "In this way there
we're about 26OO men laid off the rolls
and none of them shall come back
while am president Of the road"
Corbin read statement showing
the nature of the coal mining opera
tions, to prove that coal was really o
manufactured product
In answer to the question, "Was
there an agreement with the men
that no one should be discharged
unless the matter was submitted to
arbitration or their case could be
heard ?" Corbin said that he believed
there was some sort of agreement to
this effect, but 1t was never intended
to cover such as the refusal of men
handling goods which the company
was bound to take as common cat :
riers, merely because the makers of
the goods were Objectionable to the
knights of Labor.
AS TO swEIGERD's STATEMENT.
Corbin's attention was called to the
statement that Superintendent Swell
gerd had agreed to take the men
back and submit the question to arbi-
tration.
He said that he did not believe it
and there never was any intention to
arbitrate this matter on his part.
Corbin said that the miners had no
reason or disposition to complain and
would not have struck but for the
pressure upon them by the Philadel-
phia Knights of Labor.
"We are and have been," he said,
willing TO take up the question of
re-adjustment of wages if the
men will return to work,
but we we will not treat
with them while they are out. We
will make the basis as high as any
other company, but we cannot make
a higher and compete with them, and
another thing we can fill the places
OF the striking miners in ten days if
the new men can be protected. We
do not care whether the men belong
to labor organizations or not. We will
put 10 work all men who apply at our
colleries and ask no questions.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-16
Newspaper offices AbIaxc.

ELmRA, N. Y, February 15.-A fire
broke out in the Office OF the Advertiser
tonight. The working force barely
escaped with their lives. The fire
spread to the other buildings. The
chief losses are the Advertiser $50, 900
to $40, 900; Sunday 7Sdings, $1,000; J..
M. Robinson & Son, furniture dealers,
$50 900 on stock, $25, 900 on buildings.
Other losses amount to SIS, 1000 to
$40, 900.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-16
shot tho wrong nan .

OMAHA, Neb., February 15.-Wm.
Ferguson, a negro desperate had
trouble with one Of the attaches of
Maginn.s' saloon this evening. and
left to return with rife, announcing
his intention to "kill his man." The
saloon was crowded at the time and
when Ferguson discharged the weapon
instead of hitting the man for whom
the shot was intended, the ball took
effect in the breast of Ole Oleson Q
farmer, killing him instantly. Fer
guson was arrested.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-16
Poorly Protected Now.

SAN DIEGO, February 15--The fire
Department is disbanding, owing to
the refusal. OF the City Trustees to
accede 10 the requests for financial
aid. Two companies disbanded last
night, turning over their apparatus to
the city, and leaving San Diego with
very little protection against fire.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-16
Spencer,s Case.

SAN DIEGO, February 15.-Spencer,
the man who shot Farnsworth, pro.
prietor of the Oxford hotel on the
Coronado Beach, recently, in quar-
rel with one Watson, was held in
$4,000 bail by Justice Monroe this
afternoon on a charge of manslaughter.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-16
WHO Is HE
An Un known Man Found Dead
In San Diego County.

SAN DIEGO, February Is. The
body of an unknown man was found
this morning in the Rose Cation
lying beside the track with one foot
on the ties. The foot that was on
the ties was completely crushed and
a deep cash was in his forehead.
There was no blood on the rails or
ties, and his hat was found hundred
yards south OF the body. There are
strong suspicious of foul play. A
letter signed Mike Hodson and dated
Los Angeles, February 9Th, was the
only thing found which could identify
him. 1t was addressed "Dear
brother" and from it, it was learned
that the deceased was painter. The
coroner will hold an inquest.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-16
Broa,s sons Request.

SAN Diego, February Is. - DR..
Abram Bronson, who was buried yes
terday, left his entire property, $780,
600, excepting $4,000 bequeathed to
his heirs, to three trustees to erect q
public hall in the city to be known as
Freeman's Hall.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-16
The Thoroughbrcds, Sale.

LEXINGTON, KY, February 15.-The
second day Of Brassfield & Co.'s great
sale of imported trotting stock was
largely attended and fair prices were
obtained. The only sale for over
$1,000 was Bannermark, B. M, three
years old, by Victor Won Bismarck,
dam Sally Dudley, to James G. Boyd,
of Milwaukee.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-16
AHorrible Di,coxarx.

ALBUQUERQUE, February 15.-Yes-
terday, while two Mexicans were
spading the ground near the city, the
spade OF one struck into some hard
substance. On investigation they
were Mortified to find the body of a
man sitting in an almost upright
position, but decomposition had dis
figured the remains SO badly that it
could not be told who he was. The
theory prevails that the body is that
of Brown, gardener who mysterious
ly disappeared some months since.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-16
HEAVY DAMAGES.
suit Against the Western Union
For Personal Injuries.


For Personal Injuries.
SAN Francisco, February l5.-
Joseph Wilson has brought suit in the
Circuit Court against the Western
Union Telegraph Company to recover
$50, 900 damages for personal injuries.
He claims that in June, 1885, as he
was riding horseback between Yreka
and Fort Jones, his horse stumbled
against a detached wire, throwing
him violently to the ground so as to
permanently unfit him for labor. He
AYERS that the wire was permitted to
become detached and hang near the
ground tn, ough the defendants
neglect. The answer is q general
denial of neglect and plea that the
Company is Incorporated under the
laws OF New York, and not under
those of California.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-16
FROLuCSOME BARBER.
He Runs Amuck In u Gambling
Saloon.

SAN FRANCISCO, February To-
Jose Navarro, Mexican barber, is
under arrest for running amuck in a
saloon at No. 3O8 Montgomery avenue
last night. He stabbed Angelic Clacy
with a stilleto, growing out of a
quarrel over game Of cards and
turned on four other players, who at
tempted to disarm him. Clacy received
deep, but not dangerous, wound in
the shoulder, while the other four men
received cuts of not serious character
though one Of them, Francisco Relli-
gan, received cut in the neck, which
narrowly escaped being fatal.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-16
The Rlockade Raised.

SAN Francisco, February 15.-The
agent of the Atlantic and Pacific Rail
road received telegram yesterday
from Topeka, Kansas, informing him
that the road was clear and that Cali
fornia freight could be sent through
on time.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-16
LAND PATENTS.
A Number Issued by Governor
Waterman Ycsterday.

Waterman Ycsterday.
SACRAMENTO, February 15.-The
Governor signed the following land
patents to-day: Swamp and over.
flow lands in Tulare county, Arthur
G.. O'Neil, 80 acres; Richard Nc
Kenna, 4S0 acres; James T. Stratton,
3l4 acres; J. H. Schneider, $40 acres
Henry M. Gore, $40 acres; NJ. Freid.
lander, 800 acres; f. A. Hyde, GAO
acres.
school lands-James d. Byrnes,
$40 acres in Fresno county; Minerva
Gull, 320 acres, Thomas A. Delano 85
acres and Mary T. Gould 80 acres in
Los Angeles county; William Hill, 40
acres, Frank H. Carpenter and James
E. Mack, 16O acres and Frank Peter
son, 40 acres in San Diego county.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-16
Manufacturer, Sleetfng. |.

SACRAMENTO, February 15.-The
Manufacturers Special Committee held
regular meeting tonight at which
the establishment of scanning factory,
tanneries and paper mills was dis
cussed. A. s. Hopkins, paper dealer
of this city, made an address upon the
establishment Of paper mills, in which
he gave it as his opinion that there
never was a better time to embark
upon such an undertaking.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-16
Civic Victories.

PORTLAND, Ogn., February l5.-In
the Supreme Court to-day the city OF
Portland won the suit for the possess
sion of public levee, which the
heirs of the late General Coffin, who
donated it to the city, claimed as for
feited.
The city also won the suit for the
possession of five acres of land do
mated long ago by James Terwilliger
as a cemetery, but which is now in
the city limits and valuable.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-16
Effey,s Case Contin ,aed .

SANTA Cruz, February 15.-Mayor
Robert Effey was arraigned before
Superior Judge McCann this after
noon, on an indictment found by the
Grand Jury, for embeszlement. After
listening to the reading Of tho indict-
ment, Effey's counsel asked the court
to postpone the time for pleading until
February 9th, Is he had not had
time to study the case. The District
Attorney offering no objections, the
case was set for February 9th.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-16
Murdered by nIexicans.

ELPAso, February 15.-W. R. Shot
we'll, the cattleman who was shot last
night by three Mexicans in Paso del
Norte, died this morning. He had a
cattle ranch in New Mexico and his
visit here was to lay in supplies. He
said that the Mexicans shot him with
out provocation and their intention
was to rob him. He has wife and a
daughter in Denver.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-16
THE sACo BANK swINDLE.
Dlsingemu0us Conduct OF thu
Robbers Brother.

Robbers Brother.
SAco, Me-, February 15.-The end
Of the Saco bank robbery sensation
was arrived at this morning. The
institution has recovered every dollar
and $2,665 900 worth Of the registered
bonds stolen by McNeally last August
The bonds were recovered by Nc
Neally's brother, Harry, and were
posted at Liverpool on February Sd
to the banks address. The return of
the bonds is accompanied with no
conditions, and all Of Harry expenses
were paid from his own savings:
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-16
r-~,.es-@--.-. -.-.-s--.rS--
Cotton Inspected =

CoLToN, February ia number Of
the visiting members of the American
horticultural Association spent to-day
in Cotton. They were escorted around
by the Board Of Trade.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-16
Open to Engagenl emit.

PHILADELPHIA, February Is
Catcher John Milligan, sold by the
Athletics to the st. Louis Club, pur-
chased his release tonight from Presi-
dent Won der Abe. He is now at lib
erty to sign with any club. Milligan
paid 500 for his release, and will
probably sign with the Baltimore
Club. sN s,s
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-16
NIormons VS.. GentiIes.

SALT LAKE, February Is. = The
Judiciary Committee of the Lower
House of Legislation to-day reported
adversely the bill introduced by the
Gentle members to punish polygamy.
The report is put on the ground that
Congress having legislated sufficiently
on this question, it would be unwise,
if not unconstitutional, for the Terri
torial Legislature to enact any laws on
the subject.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-16
had WEATHKR.. /.
A Heavy snowstern Failang a

a Heavy Dnowstorn Failing N
Europe.
LONDON, February IA fearful
snowstorm prevails on tho continent.
In some parts of Switzerland the snow
is seven metres deep. Numerous
avalanches have occurred A.
tended by loss of life. One outlet Of
the st. Gothard railroad tunnel was
blocked by snow, and the train de-.
tanned inside the tunnel for An hour.
The river at Gastein, Austria, has
been filed with snow by an avs
lanche, which destroyed several
houses. Similar accidents occurred
in the Katteshach and Sch warz val
leys in the Tyrol and elsewhere.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-16
PIu ,a,bers ON strike

SAN DIEGO, February Is. - The
plumbers in the Hotel Coronado have
struck for higher wages and have
been sustained by the Plumbers On
ion, hence work is ct q standstill.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-16
BLAIR'S BILL.
1t Passes the Senate by
Ten Majority.
BOTH THE AMENDMENTS LOST.
Five Extra Clerks Allowed Tenn
p0rarily For the Los An
geles POstOffice.
Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD.

Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD.
WASHINGTON, February 15.-Imme-
diately after the transaction Of routine
morning business in the Senate, Hale
received the floor to speak against the
education bill, the understanding be-
ing that vote will be reached at 8
O'Clock, although Senators Berry,
Hoar and others expect to speak.
Senator Hale based his argument
mainly up N expressions of opinion
by prominent educators that the bill
would not accomplish the objects
aimed at.
AT the close Of Hale's speech, Nor
gan read paper on constitutional OBJ
jections to the DILL.
Salisbury then spoke in oppo-
sition, after which Blair took the
floor. At 8 O'Clock the Sem
ate proceeded to vote on the bill.
Plumb's amendment, providing that
the appropriation shall be distributed
pro rata, was lost, % to 48.
The amendment by Berry, requiring
reports as to the method of expending
the money and providing that in nc
case shall the appropriation go for the
support of mixed schools, was lost by
25 to "A. The bill was finally passed
by q vote Of SO to 20.
HOW THEY VOTED.
Yeas-sl llison, Berry, Blair, Bowen
Brown, Call, Cameron, Chandler, Col
quit, Cullom, Daniel, Dawes, Dolph-
Eustis, Evarts, George, Hampton
Hearst, Hoar, Jones ca kansas)
Manderson, Mitchell, Morrill,, Palmer
Pascoe, Payne, Platt, Pugh, Quay,
Ransom, Riddleberger, Sawyer, Stan
ford, Stewart, Stockbridge, Teller
Vance, Walthall, Wilson Qowa.)
Nays-Aldrich, Bates, Beck, Black
burn. Blodgett, Butler, Coke, Davis
Fawcett, Faulkner, Frye, Gray, Hale
Harris, Hawley, Hiscock, ingalls,
Jones (Nev.), Kenna, Morgan, Plumb
Reagan, Gabin, Saulsbsry, Spooner
Turpie, Vest, Voorhees,, Wilson
(Maryland). On this vote, Vests
pair with Edmunds was assumed by
Cockrell, and the pair of Senators
Gorham and Sherman was announced
Daniel presented the credentials o
Jno s. Barbour, elected to the Senate
from the State Of Virginia for siz
years from the 4th Of March, 1889
Ordered on file.
On motion of Sawyer the House bill
for the appointment Of eleven divi'
sional superlntendents of railway
mail service was taken from the cal
endar and amended by making the
number two in addition to those here
tefore authorized and passed.
TWO NoM1NAToNs.
The President sent to the Senate
the nomination of Lewis G. Granger
to be Register of the Land Office, and
]. II. Craddock, to be Receiver o1
Public Moneys at Marysvi,le, Gal.
The confirmation was announced of
Marshal G. Donald as Commissioner
of Fish and Fisheries.
The Senate bill to promote the po-
litical progress and commercial pros.
perity of the American nation was re.
ported and placed on the calendar.
Beck introduced bill to reimburse
the States for the interest paid on
moneys expended in raising troops fol
the War OF the Rebellion. Referred
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-16
Hard to Get a Jury.

SAN Francisco, February 15.-Four
more jurors are required before the
jury is complete to try John A. Dim
mig, charged with the murder OF
Henry Benhayon'.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-16
Set for March esd.

SAN Francisco, February 15. =
Horace Davis President Elect of the
University of California, is to be in
augurated on University Charter Day,
March Odd.