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Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-28
OREGON SWAMP LAND,
Set Aside BecaNs
Obtained bv Fraud

WASHINGTON, December 27.-The Sec
retary OF the Interior to-day rendered a
decision in the case OF the State of
oregon vs.. the United States, in which is
involved about 9O,80O acres of land in
the Lake View Land District, comprising
what is known as the Swamp Land List
Number Five. 1t appears from the
records that these lands Injured to the
State as swamp lands under the act of
September 28, 1850, as extended by the
act of March ~, 1860. Prior to certifca-
tion the greater part of these lands we're
sold by the State to various parties in
large bodies, and upon reports of special
agents OF the Department the GER
tification was finally made. Subse-
quently it was reported to the depart
ment that the reports of Special Agent
Ankeny and State Agent Whitaker were
false and fraudulent and that large part
OF the lands described in these reports ss
swamps we're really high and dry. An
investigation vas ordered and Special
Agent Shackelford was directed to make
personal examination. His report
shows that of $4,000 acres, comprising
list NO. B, over "a 600 acres can in no.
wise be classed az swamp, and that of
this latter amount over 10000 acres are
situated on hills or steep mountains or
sage brush deserts. This report was duly
verified and an oral hearing ordered in
which the State was represented
by counsel. The Secretary reviews
in detail the evidence and the
law applicable to the case and finds that
the certifcation by Secretary Teller was
procured by fraud, and that had he
(Teller) known the facts in the case as
they since have been developed the
qualification would never have been
MADE. The secretary orders the certif-
cation set aside, and directs the Com
missioner of the General Land Office to
prepare another list which shall contain
only lands known to be swamp. As to
the other lands, an investigation is ord
cred, and such lands in the list as are
found to be not swamp are ordered to be
restored to the public domain, subject to
any rights which may have attached to
them under the laws.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-28
NATIONAL AFFAIRS.
Our Navy to Proceed to
Samoa Islands.
PREPARING FOB THE INAUGURAL.
Oregon Swami Lands-The TariE
Bill in the HOuse-MOre Work
at Mare Island.

Associated Press DISPATCHES to the HxRALp.1
SAN Francisco, December pa
Washington special to the Erominer
says it is now stated that the expeditions
work which is being done on the war
ships Vandalia and Mohican at the
Mare Island Navy Yard is for the pur-
pose of sending them at the earliest
possible moment to Samoa. 1t is also
positively declared that the Dolphin,
now on the way around the world has
orders to stop at Apia, and thata Cipher
dispatch was sent to her Commanding
officer at Acapulco on Monday last in
structing him to proceed to Samoa with
out delay. The Adams and Nipsic are
already there, and upon the arrival of
the Dolphin, Vandalia and Mohican,
there will be a feet of five vessels in
Samoa. Within the next few weeks,
should an emergency arrive requiring
more force, the Trenton, one of the best
vessels in the service, now at Panama,
could also be dispatched there.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-28

present dispensation, here are gentle airs
which soothe the weakest system, here
is life-giving ozone on all the breezes
waited from the bosom of the great Pa
cific, which bring healing in their
wings. These forces will work-the one
repelling people from the East,
the other driving them here-until
this section is densely packed with peo-
pie. Ten years from to-day there will be
a population in this county whose num-
bers will surprise the most sanguine OF
us all. These lands will be in demand,
and they will rise in value to prices
which, to our eyes, will seem fabulous.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-28
SOME intelligent and practical member

SOME intelligent and practical member
Of the Legislature ought to propose an
amendment to the Constitution re-
pealing those provisions imposing a
mortgage tax. No sagacious community
ever countenances tax of this character.
Itkeeps eastern and foreign capital out Of
California and to that extent it retards
the development of the State. Money is
needed in large volume in this common
wealth to exploit our unparalleled re-
sources. We ought to invite instead of re-
pelling it. The State of New York once
enacted laws in the line of discouraging
investment but it soon found it advisable
to repeal them. Ohio had the same ex-
perience, and stuck to it just long enough
to build up Louisville as powerful rival
to Cincinnati, when she found it expe-
dent to repeal them. California cannot
do better than initiate the example OF
these States.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-28
Theology as a science.

New YORK, December 27.-At a con-
vention of theological professors to-day
the National Academy OF Theology was
formed. The object of the academy is
the prosecution of theology as science.
These officers were elected President,
Prof. James Strong, DID,, of the Drew
Theological Seminary; Vice President,
Prof. +: A. Gerhart, D. d., of the
Theological Seminary Of Reform Church,
Lancaster, Pa. Register, Prof. Marcus
D.. Buell., OF the Boston University
School Of Theology Secretary, Prof. G.
d: Hartrand, D. D., of the Hartford
Theological Seminary Treasury, Prof.
F. Gardner, D. D., OF Berkley Divinity
School, Middletown, Conn.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-28
Southern California Board of
Trade.

Although the convention yesterday of
the Boards of Trade, etc., of Southern
California was not fully attended, yet the
movement is in the right line, and will
succeed, if followed up with spirit and
determination. There is no division of
interest in this section of the State with
reference to the object OF the movement.
We must place our claims before the
people Of the East ourselves, or they will
not be presented at all. 1t is the veriest
nonsense to talk about co-operat-
ing with the northern counties in
any movement to advertise our at
fractions to the people on the
other side of the Rockies. Oil and water
may be made to fuse, but to expect that
any coalition between this and the north
ern section of California to present to
intending immigrants the true claims of
these counties would be a success, is
simply chimerical. What these counties
should do is exactly what yesterday Is
convention contemplates. They must CO.
operate themselves in a plan to place the
advantages and attractions of their Sec
tion before the reople of the East.
We do not want 10 play second fiddle
to San Francisc", nor is there any
sense in placing urselves in a position
to be overslaugned and discredited in
what would he falsely termed State
movement. Eveo if the upper counties
wanted to act fairly, they could not do
the work we want done. Our section is
different from theirs in its productions
and in the peculiarity of its attractions
and advantages, and requires special
treatment. We therefore urge the
Chamber of Commerce and Board of
Trade of this city, which organizations
have taken. the initiative in this
movement, to do all that is
possible to secure the co.opera-
ton of all the Southern counties
in a combined effort to carry out the de-
sign. A Board of Trade for Southern
California is the thing we want, That
Board would operate impartially for the
interests of all the southern counties,
and it could accomplish beneficial work
for the whole section in more thorough
and economical manner than could be
reached by the desultory action of each
county by itself. Let US agitate the
prosecution of the good work.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-28
THE INAUGURAL.
Great Preparations Being Made for
The Event.

sOAhS MAuc ZOE
the Event.
WASHINGTON, December 27.-Chair-
man Brittop, of the Inaugural Commit
tee, says that it has been practically de-
termined to have no carriages in the
procession except those for the retiring
and incoming President, the new Vice.
President and the Joint Congressional
Committee. John Dougherty secretary
OF the Notification Committee, which in
formed General Harrison and Mr.. Nor
ton OF their nomination, has written here
that at least one-half of the forty-seyen
member of that committee will be at
the inauguration, and that they would
like a place in the line reserved for
their carriages. Britton says that ON
account Of the great length of the parade
1t Will be impracticable to allow the
members of this committee to ride in the
procession, and also that no place in the
line can be given to any persons until
the week before the 4th of March, when
the Marshal will make assignment of
positions to the various organizations
that will be represented.
Word has been received from Colo
rado that 100 cowboys and a band will
leave Denver to take part in the parade.
They will be dressed in the characteristic
style of the plains, and will travel under
the name of "The Harrison and Morton
Club OF Marching Cowboys"
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-28
THE man who can do go. vet fails nov

The man who can do 30, yet fails now
to secure bit of Mother Earth as bis
own in this eclectic section, will regret il
the longest day he lives, and his children
after him will regret this short sighted
policy. Get a foothold here before it is
too late. If you can get only five acres
that will be enough. If that is beyond
your means, then secure building lot.
Buy the best and the most costly one
you can. Times are just ripe now fo,
such move. There is no boom
Values have settled to legitimate
level. Some have too much prop.
erty; that is, they hold more
than they can pay for. They are willing
to let go on favorable terms. But this
condition will not last. There is no
power to arrest the growth of this Sec
ton. Here are latent resources which
will be developed and which will
demonstrate this to be the ideal spot of
all the world for the farmer, the or
chardist or the stock-raieer. There are,
moreover, two correlated facts which
can never change their relations nor re.
lax their force to build up this section
in population and wealth. In the
East the cyclone and the
blizzard are always present
terrors. Their effects are but too visible
in the wan cheeks, in the hectic flush,
in the backing cough of the invalids, who
far outnumber the healthy. Here is the
sunlight Of the semi-tropics as an ever
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-28

The people of Los Angeles are verv
busily engaged just now in paying their
taxes, and it is task that many of them
find rather interesting. Owing to the
vicious system which has hitherto pre-
vailed here this duty is rendered much
more arduous than it ought to be. Both
the city and county taxes fall due at the
same time. The result is the locking up
of million and half of dollars and a
consequent financial pressure which a
great many tax payers find decidedly op-
pressive. The Legislature, at it's ap-
preaching session, ought TO remedy this
nuisance. A law ought 10 be passed
making the city taxes due at one time
and the county taxes at another, with a
remove of six months, at least. A pro-
vision exists in the new Constitution
which enables the Legislature to do this.
In fact, the remedy might very we'll be
made more thorough, and the
taxes should be made payable
quarterly. By such system
the money taken from circulation would
soon find its way back and there would
be scarcely any Inconvenience. The
Senators and Representatives from Los
Angeles county could not do a more
popular thing than introducing and pass
ing such law. The HERALD has often
dwelt in the past upon the great injustice
done this county in compelling US to
pay $500, 900 or 5000, 900 yearly into the
State Treasury at Sacramento. 1t is a
great grievance, which is made an out
rage by the dishonesty of assessors in
San Francisco and the other Bay
counties. By dividing the payment of
this immense sum into four parts, while
its injustice would remain, it's incon-
venience would be greatly mitigated.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-28

THE Police Commission just now have
their hands full. There are over two
hundred applications for positions on
the force; and. singularly enough, most
Of them are based not upon competency OF
ability, but the fact that the applicants
need the places. All other things being
equal, needy man should perhaps re.
ceive the preference; but courage,
sobriety, good sense and good character,
will doubtless GO great way with the
Commissioners in determining these
petitions. AS there has lately broken
out in Los Angeles very pronounced
spirit of lawlessness, it is more than
ever desirable that the force should be
an efficient one.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-28
The Nebraska Sank Failure.

OMAHA, Neb., December PA special
from Loup City says: AS to the failure
OF the Sherman County Bank yesterday,
the immediate cause was the demand of
the county on them for county money
deposited there amounting to about
$l4 900, which they were unable to raise,
and President Whaley turned the bank
over to the Sheriff without consulting
with the Board of Directors. AS yet
nothing can be ascertained as to the
liability or assets, although it is rumored
that the officers of the institution are in
good shape: 1t is thought the depositors
will be paid in full as the Directors are
men of considerable means.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-28
They win GET Around 1t some Way.

ST. LOUIS, December 27.-Telegrams
received in the city to-day from Austin,
Tex, announce that the Supreme Court
of Texas has rendered decision in the
case of the State against the Texas Traffic
Association making permanent the in
junction previously obtained. This in
junction restraius the association
from continuing in business. The
Texas Association was made up of
railroads in Texas which were
under an agreement as to rates.
w. II. Newman, of the Missouri Pacific
railroad, says the injunction will only
affect roads that are altgether in Texas.
S. W. Fordyce, of the St. Louis, Arkansas
and Texas railroad, says it will not have
much effect on Texas roads, as the Asso-
citation was dissolved last July by agree
ment.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-28
THE TARIFF AGAIN.
Democrats I'm the House Preparing
for the Fray.

DehAOCTAtS In the mouse FreDaTfnK
for the Fray.
WASHINGTON, December 27. - The
Euening Star says: The Democrats of
the House are preparing themselves for
another discussion of the tariff before
this Congress expires. The Clerk of the
Ways and Means Committee has been
set to work to get up information relating
to the Senate bill, part of which is for
the use of Senators in attacking the bill
between the End and 21st of January, and
part for use in the House little later on.
Preparations are active for determined
light upon the bill in the Senate within
the limited time fixed for debate. Some
Democratic Senators are sanguine enough
to think they Can defeat the measure in
the Senate by square vote. This hope
is not very generally entertained, and
Democrats in the House expect certainly
to defeat the bill there. No meeting has
been held to consider the policy to be
followed, except that informally the
Democrats have come to an understand
ing that when the bill comes to the
House they will have to discuss it.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-28

Mrs. BLAKE,S ALIMONY.
Her Husband Has 100000 In Ii
Angeles PrOperly.

MINIATURES, December %. Judge
johnson rendered decision in the case
OF Christina Blake against Barnum Blake
increasing the plaintiffs alimony to $780,
600. The defendant in the suit is a
wealthy capitalist confined in an insane
asylum in California. Some years ago
the plaintiff secured a divorce from
her husband, and the present
suit is brought to have the
alimony increased. 1t shows the
defendant has an estate in Chicago
valued at 500, 900, and another at Los
Angeles valued in like amount. Judge
johnson granted the plaintiffs prayer.
Besides increasing her alimony he al
lowed her 81 900 costs.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-28

MINNESOTA is ciedited with having
gained million inhabitants since 1884.
That is at the rate of 125, 1000 a year.
And yet we are surprised to find such a
State as California, with her charming
climate, rich resources and many other
attractions growing at less rapid rate.
Do not let us be deceived, the growth of
this State is but just begun. The day is
not far distant when Los Angeles county
will contain half million people.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-28

WASHINGTON, December PA small
vessel anchored off the Sixth-street
wharf to-day after an ocean voyage of
nearly 5000 miles. The vessel, which is
named La Libertad, was built by Captain
Slocum in Rio Janeiro, Brazil, to convey
himself, wife and two children back to
America. The bark Aquidneck, in
which Captain Slocum sailed TO Brazil, |,
having been lost on Sand Spit in Rio
Janeiro harbor. The La Libertad is 80
long, ~ feet beam, 3la feet
deep, has only canvas covered
deck house to afford protection against
the weather. She left Rio Janeiro July
oath, last, and after stopping at Bahia,
Pernambuco and several other ports,
reached Norfolk, Va, two weeks ago.
The little craft weathered some heavy
seas in the Tropics and brought it's occu-
pants to this city in good health and ap-
parently none the worse for their dam
gerous trip.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-28

IT is we'll known historical fact that
at one time each county in England had
different foot measure. The variations
were based on the vary ing length of the
pedal appendages in the several parts
of the Island. If such fact existed to.
day what boon it would be to the pro-
fessional wits OF st. Louis and Chicago.
1t would settle a long-standing dispute as
to the amount of understanding possessed
by the bellies of those rival cities.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-28
FRIDAY, DECEMBER ss. 1855.
New Years Edition of the .sReraId.'

The New Years edition of the DAILY
HERALD will be one of the most valuable
special numbers ever issued. 1t will
contain the yearly statistics of the trade
and commerce of our city and port.
Tables showing our growth in materia
wealth and population. Reviews of in
dustries and events in the industrial
world. A complete directory of railways
connecting with our section, and care
fully prepared notes upon the projected
roads whose objective is Los Angeles
Matters of special and general interest or
all subjects, together with carefully pre-,
pared articles relating to the material
advantages and attractions of our section
An immense edition will be printed. AS
a medium of special advertising, the
New YEARS HERALD will be of great
value to all who avail themselves of its
columns,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-28
PradO,S Fate Near

PARIS, December 2S, A. M.-The ex-
ecution OF Prado. the Spanish adventurer
convicted of the murder of Marie Equi-
tant, is expected to take place to-day
The crowd is already gathered around
the prison where Prado is confined.
PARIS, December 28.-An official Jour
nal announces an increase in the army of
$4,000 foot chasseurs by the addition of
two companies to each thirty batallions.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-28
HE IsSULTED HIS SISTER,
Olson Therefore Was Killed by the
Editor.

ST. LOUIS, December PA special to
the Republic from Durango, Colo, says
Information reached here at a late hour
tonight of a tragedy at Rico on Christ
mas evening in which F. E. Rust, editor
OF the paper at Rico, shot and
instantly killed Signor Olson. 1t
seems Olson insulted Rust's sister
some time ago and Rust demanded an
apology which was refused. On Christ
mas Eve the men met in the brunswick
saloon. Olson went behind the bal
and got two revolvers, laid them on the
counter and told Rust to take
one of them and go with him and
they would settle the difficulty. A
quarrel ensued and Olson finally iumpe
over the counter, gun in hand, but Rust
was too quick for him, however
drew his own pistol and shot Olsen twice
killing. him almost instantly. Olson wat
in bad repute and public sympathy is
with Rust.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-28
A Colored Shindy Dynamtted.

HARRIsBURG, Pa, December 27.-Last
night house in the eastern part of this
county, in which a number of colored
people were holding a party, was blown
up oy dynamite and several inmates it
is said were fatally wounded. No par
ticulars are given.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-28
A Candidate for the Hemp Cravat.

PHILADELPHIA, December 27.-During
a fracas here between two rival crowds
OF boys this afternoon. one side being
composed OF white and the other of col
ored, Robert Gray, II years old, was
struck by stone thrown from the other
side. Gray ran home and procured his
fathers revolver, returned to the scene
OF the fight and challenged the other
side. The challenge was accepted by
James Ford, aged IA, who started toward
Gray, who thereupon took deliberate aim
at Ford and fired. the bullet passing al.
most through his lungs, fatally injnring
him
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-28
An Old Minister Dead.

PHILADELPHIA, December 27.-Rev.
Frank kreoker, one of the oldest minis
ters in the East Pennsylvania Conference
the Of Evangelical Association, died at
Norristown this morning, aged 72. He
had filled all the important offices of the
conference.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-28
Will Galen ana Knott Racer

CHICAGO, December 27.-George Han
klns, owner OF Galen, made proposition
TO- night in reply 10 Sam Bryant's talk
about Proctor Knott. Hsnkins in the
course OF an interview said he was
averse to making match be-
tween Galen and Knott, believing that
match races were the means of breaking
down too many good horses. He was
willing, however, to enter Galen in q
sweepstake with Knott and any other
crack the more the merrier, the backing
to be S., 900 side.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-28

JEWELLERS here IN the sunlit semi
tropics may we'll hug themselves with
much satisfaction this morning as they
gaze out upon frostless gardens and
blooming roses, after reading of the bliz-
yards that are sweeping in frozen waves
over the Western States. Grim winter
with all his horrors, suferings and casu.
alties, is upon the people there in earn.
est. We can do without "the beautiful y
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-28
The New Dynamite Crutser,

PHILADELPHIA, December 27.-The new
dynamite cruiser, Vesuvius, with the
Commission appointed by the Secretary
OF the Navy on board, steamed down the
Delaware river from this city this after
noon. The vessel will proceed to a
point in Delaware bay, where at high
tide, some time during the night, q trial
other speed will be made over a course
two miles long.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-28
COunterfeiters Caught at Their
Work,

New YORK, December 27.-Three
counterfeiters were captured by United
States officers this evening in their den
in Brooklyn while engaged in their work
OF making counterfeit silver dollars.
They were found at work behind barred
doors. A complete outfit of counterfeit
ing implements surrounded them.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-28
She Took RatIPoi.on.

NEwBURGH,N ". December 27 mamie
Wood, who has been figuring in the
Schoonmaker murder and suicide case
arrived here tonight on the steamer
from New York. She was
was suffering from convulsions. She
said she had taken rat poison, which she
had purchased at a Brooklyn drug store.
She was taken to the St. Louis Hospital.
She will probably recover.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-28
Dick sglesDy,s Daughter Married

SPRINGFIELD, Ill, December 27.--Miss
ollve OgIesby, daughter OF Governor
Oglesby, was united in marriage tonight
with Mr.. Chester A. Snyder, of Kansas
Clty: The ceremony was performed in
st. Paul's Cathedral by Bishop Seymour,
assisted by Rev. f. w. Taylor, rector of
the church: A reception at the executive
mansion followed.