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Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-18
Heavy Losses to Stockmen.

ALBUQUERQUE, N. M, February H.
Conflicting dispatches have recently
been sent out from Albuquerque in
regard to the loss of stock by the past
severe weather. Authentic reports
from Navajo county, place the loss of
sheep alone at $4,000, besides other
stock. The reservation lies partly in
Central New Mexico and Arizona,
and the SHOWS have been in point of
severity unprecedented. The report
states that the snow has all disap-
peared and stock is now improv-
ing.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-18
POSTOFFICE RELIEF.
Vandever Urges the Claims of
Southern California;. r

Vandever Urges the Claims OF
Southern California. r
WASHINGTON, February 17.-Rep-
resentative Vandever, at the request
of Postmaster General Dickinson, has
addressed letter to him, calling his
attention to the fact that the Urgency
Deficiency Bill passed by the
House to-day, contains an appropria-
tion of one hundred thousand dol
lars, twenty-five thousand of which
are for rent, fuel and lights of the
I. G.s5stofices. Vandever calls attention
to the fact that this appropria tion will
enable the employment of additional
clerks in the Offices at Los Angeles,
San Diego, San Bernardino, River
side, Pasadena, San Luis Obispo and
other places in the Sixth Congress
sional District. He asks that, in ap-
portioning the allowances for clerk
hire in this and other postoffice dis
tricts throughout the country, the
Postmaster General will make allow
ances up to the full measure of the
public necessity at the points named
in California. Va
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-18
CANADIAN COMMERCE..
Z astus Wymam Discusses tn
Present Situation.

Present Situation.
WASHINGTON, February 17.-Eras-
tus Wyman in response to a request
has written to the editor OF the To-
ronto Nail saying that he thinks the
fisheries treaty the best settlement of
an ugly quarrel. Canada in the long
run will not be the loser, as the pro-
visions Of the new treaty will tend to
increase intercourse between the two
countries.
Continuing, he said that the next most
vexed question to be adjusted is the
conflict now impending between the
great railway systems OF the two coun-
tries. The success of the new" Soo''
route intensified the fact that the
Canadian roads are free from the ex-
actions OF interstate commerce, and
this freedom means an enormous loss
OF profit to every other railroad in
the United States which is carrying
produce from west to east and mer-
chandise from east to west. This
condition Of things seriously threatens
the repeal Of the bonding system, by
which American produce is carried
through Canada
WITH UT PAYMENT OF DUTY
On entrance to the United States.
This repeal would mean simply ruin
to the Canadian roads, as without
through custom they could not pay
their charges.
1t has been suggested that Cutter.
worth might, with propriety,
omit the clause referring to
the fisheries now likely to be
settled by the treaty, and substitute
another clause which would invite
| concurrent legislation ON the part ol
Canada, creating provisions similar
i'll that country to the operation of the
Interstate act in this, so far as it af.
fects through traffic, in which alone
the United States is interested. This
movement would secure the support
OF the vast railway interests threat.
ened in the United States, and il
would also secure an advocacy of that
movement by English owners Of
Canadian railway securities, whose
interests at this moment are seriously
imperiledo -
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-18
Lost at Sen.

SAN Francisco, February lit is
reported at the Merchants Exchange
that the schooner Salisbury, from
Port Town send to Montevideo, has
been abandoned at sea. The crew
were saved.
The Salisbury was lost during the
heavy storm off Cape Flattery. She
filed with water and was deserted at
last by the men. She was loaded at
Port Discovery and cleared on
February 5th at Port Townsend to put
to sea three days afterward. Her
cargo Of lumber was valued at over
$4,000. The loss is fully insured.
The crew arrived at Port Townsend
to-day.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-18
A MAD Nj exsNER.
During One of His Fits He Leaps
Overheard.

EUREKA, CAL, February 1.-THE
brig Percy Edwards arrived on Thurs
day from the Samoan Islands. CAPTAIN
Anderson reports that on the 2sth of
January, the second mate, Andrew
Erickson, native of Finland, became
violently insane, and locked himself
in a stateroom with a loaded revolver,
threatening anyone coming to the
room. -Four days later, having been
without food for thirty hours, he came
ont and gave up his pistol. He was
put in irons and locked in the room.
On the same day he broke open the
door, ran across the deck, jumped
overheard and Immediately dis
appeared from sight.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-18
ONE THOUSAND MORE.
A Mammoth Excursion Headfn,
for California.

81. LOUIS, February IA Cali
fornia excursion train of 19 cars in
cluding IL Pullman sleepers running
in two sections left with 400 people this
city last night via the Iron Mountain
route and a second train of 80 cars
including twenty Pullman sleepers in
four sections, with 600 people, left
Kansas City this morning via the
Missouri Pacific. These trains will
join at Fort Worth, Texas, and from
there will be run in six sections.
making the largest and longest train
that ever crossed the continent.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-18
Killed by a FAILING Tree.

SAN BUENAvENTURA, February IL
Peter Dronlon, an old citizen Of this
county, who lived near Hueneme,
met with a singular and fatal acci-
dent yesterday. He was standing q
short distance from the body Of a
gum tree as it was being chopped
down or toppled, when the tree fell.
1t rebounded, striking the ladder
which rested against the standing
trunk. The ladder struck Dronlon
on the side Of the face, breaking hiH
] jaw and crushing his skull.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-18
A Blow at Floureus.

PARIS, February 17.-In the de-
puties to-day Herrisse, Radical, moved
that the Cabinet Ministers be for
hidden to seek election as deputies or
senators during their terms Of office,
or within six months after getting
Office. M. Carriens declared that the
proposal was directed against Minister
Flourens personally.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-18
An Opium Ring.

WATERTowN, N. Y, February IT,
M. f. Hallihan, the special agent OF
the Treasury Department sent here to
investigate the opium smuggling, has
secured evidence that the smugglers
have confederates in New York. One
or more government officials on the
Pacific coast are said to be involved.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-18
LINKS LAW SUIEtxs
1t Is Held Untenable by Com mis-.
siOneF MOrrell.

SALT LAKE, February 1.-THE case
of John F. Link against Mayor Arm
strong, City Marshal Solomon, Re.
corder Wells and Sheriff Burt, for al
legged assault and battery and forci-
bly, entering land belonging to the
plaintiff, the same being the famous
Arsenal Hill land grab claims, was
dismissed by United States Commits
sioner Morrell to-day, he deciding
that the city was in possession of the
land in question, and the officers
used no undue authority in ejecting
the plaintiff.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-18
An Unauthenttc Report.

BERLIN, February 1.-THE North
German Gazette, Bismarck's 8 organ, de-
MES the statement made by the Freis-
sinig yesterday, that bill will be in
troduced in the Reichstag providing
for the appointment of representa-.
tive Crown Prince in the event of his
being summoned to act as Regent.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-18
From Alpine Regions,

GENEVA, February 1.-THE snow
blockade in the st. Gothard passes,
caused by the recent avalanche, has
been cleared. Other passes are still
blocked six metres deep.
A Swiss and Italian syndicate has
been formed which will advance to
the Italian government fifty million
francs to complete the Simplon rail-
way tunnel and the railway line which
will connect Herewith.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-18
BURIED BOOTY.
1t is Accidentally Discovered by
u Child.

LONG View, Tex, February II "A
child playing in the yard OF a barber
named George Tibbet to-day dis
covered a one-dollar silver piece
buried in mound OF earth. An ex-
cavation was made and 1000 silver
dollars in addition were found. Tib-
bet is under arrest, charged with
completely in the murder OF D. G..
Hill, treasurer Of Carthage county,
who was found dead in his office with
his head severed from his body a few
DAYS ago.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-18
IN SOUND STANDING.
Statement by the Directors o
the Santa Fe Road.

SAN FRANCISCO, February 1.-THE
directors of the Atchison road state
that the sales of the new bonds of the
company places it in strong
position for operations this COM
ing year. Every need of the year
is provided for as far as can
be foreseen, and the company will
have a large balance for working
capital and for possible emergency,
such for instance as any piratical at
tacks by s competitors. The Atchi-
son will not, it is stated, attempt any
addition to it's mileage exec ptiDg the
completion of the work now on hand.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-18
MILEAGE TICKETS.
They Can be Obtained Over the
Atlantic and Pacific Read.

SAN Francisco, February 1.-THE
Atlantic and Pacific to-day resumed
the sale of mileage tickets on its
lines. All roads discontinued the sale
of this class of tickets when the inter-
state law went into effect, it
being proBlematic whether the con-
tinuance of the system was allowable
by law. Formerly the mileage tick.
cts were sold only to shippers, but
they must now be sold, if sold at all,
to any one who makes application for
them. The rate charged is four cents
per mile. The regular rate ON which
Atlantic and Pacific fares are based is
six cents per mile.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-18
FURIOUS PEASANTS.
More Opportunities for Operat-
ing the Grimes Act.

| n4OK0 VRROE AV4 OKOA -
ing the Crimes Act.
DUBLIN, February ia packet
containing gun powder, to which was
attached a leaden ball, was thrown in
the house of Police Inspector Kelly, at
Skibbereen to-day. An explosion fol-
lowed, wrecking tie furniture and
filling the house with choking fumes,
from which the inmates barely escaped
with their lives.
Windows in the house OF MacKay.
Crown Solicitor, Of county Donegal,
were smashed by unknown persons on
Wednesday. MacKay was in Falcaragh
at the time of the outrage, prosecut-
ing the case against Father Stephens,
convicted Of inciting tenants not to
pay rent.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-18
WASHINGTON NEWS.
The Urgent Deficiency Bill
Passes the House.
DAVIDSON TO KEEP HIS SEAT.
A Tariff Bill to Be introduced by
Chairman Mills-lmpOrtant
Suggestions.
Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD

Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD
WASHINGTON, February 1.-THE
Blair Educational Bill was laid before
the House to-day and referred to the
Committee on Education.
Milliken moved that the Committee
on Manufacturers be instructed to re-
port back on Friday next his resolu-
tion directing the Secretary Of the
Treasury to investigate the Sugar
Trust in New York. Agreed to.
The House then resumed considera-
tion of the Urgency Deficiency bill,
the pending question being upon in
structing the public printer to enforce
rigidly the provisions of the eight
hour law. The amendment was
adopted and the bill passed.
LOTTERY ADVERTISEMENTS.
The Sub Committee of the House
Postofiice Committee reported ad-
versely k1pon the bill to prohibit cir
culating through the mails, news
papers containing lottery advertise
ments.
The bill to amend the law prohibit
ing alien persons and corporations
from acquiring lands in the United
States, received the approval of the
House Committee ON Mines and
Mining. An amendment provides
that the restrictions of the law shall
not apply to mines OF gold or silver,
tin, lead, cinnabar Or copper, or any
interest therein.
The House Elections Committee
disposed of the McDuffie Davidson
Alabama contest in favor of Davidson,
the sitting member, and will meet on
Tuesday to decide upon further order
OF business. 1t is the general expecta-
ton that the Illinois contest, Worth.
ington vs. Post, will be taken up.
Party lines were drawn in the Ala.
bama contest, and both majority and
minority reports will be submitted.
A TARIFF BILL.
Chairman Mills promised tariff
bill within five days. 1t is understood
that the bill puts wool on the free
list, and reduces considerably the
duties on woolen goods, especially the
cheaper kinds.
Ad valorem duties are to be substi
tuted in many cases for specific du
ties, on the ground that the latter
weigh heavily upon the cheaper class
of goods. Lumber, salt, coal and 9
number of other articles go on the
free list. Iron ore and steel rails are
not untouched. 1t is believed thai
the bill provides for reduction o.
about 20 per cent on the sugar duties
The internal revenue tax on tobacco
is to be reduced, and possibly re-
pealed, and the tax removed from
fruit and candies. The factors of the
bill aim at reduction in the revenue
of between $40 700, 900 and $SO,O0O,'
900.
PILOTS DUES.
The bill to exempt American coast.
wise sailing vessels piloted by their
masters or by United States pilot
from obligation to pay State pilots foi
services which are not actually
rendered, was defeated by the House
Committee Of Merchant, Marine and
Fisheries today. The committee has
given considerable attention to the
matter, and heard many persons
interested. The division was SO close
that an aye and no vote is necessary
to determine the committees feeling.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-18
Emperor William AiIing,

BERLIN, February H. The EN-
peror is said to be in very feeble
condition. He is almost constantly
in tears, owing to the news regard
ing the Crown Prince. The Empress
is also deeply affected.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-18
SAN DIEGO.
Items of Interest from our South
erS Neigh bOr.

Items of Interest from our south =
or" Neig Dor.
SAN DIEGO, February 17.-At a
meeting last night of prominent
citizens and heavy capitalists, it was
proposed to raise subsidy OF $500, 900,
or even of 81 100000 if necessary, to
be offered to the com petitive railroad
that will first connect San Diego with
transcontinental route, not of the
Santa re system. It is now proposed
to call meeting of the Chamber of
Commerce at once, and get the matter
in definite shape before the arrival
of @. Huntington, of the Southern
Pacific Company. 1t is sexpected that
Mr.. Huntington will arrive in San
Diego within two weeks.
ANOTHER LINK.
A message received to-day from
Ensenada announces the construct on
OF peninsular railroad, to be built
from Ensenada, Lower California, to
San Diego. 1t was commenced on
Wednesday, the corps of engineers
starting in on the survey at San Car
los cafIon.
A COAL COMPANY.
Articles of incorp ration OF the Un-
ion Coal Company have been filed.
The principal offices are in San
Diego. The cash capi al, $500, 900, is
divided among the following stock
holders: J. W. Wescott, N. Ii. Conk-
lin, George Hannah. Jos. Winters, d.
F. Jones, R. D. FOX, j. O. Jones, F.
NJ Robinson. The directors of the
new company are J. w. Wescott, N.
Conklin, Geo. Hannah, Jos. Winters
and D. f. Jones.
FURTHER TRAFFIC FACILITIES.
The Point Iona Land and Town
Company have let a contract for the
construction of the first ferryboat to
operate between this city and the
wharf at Roseville. The machinery
is to be constructed by the Risdon
Iron Works Of San Francisco, and the
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-18
CONSOLIDATION URGEp.
How to Settle Disputes Between
tho warning Raflrosds,

AAV~ ~ coSsAo DhoPWBG8 AD0BW894
the Warning Railroads.
CHICAGO, February 17.-All the
interested roads are represented at the
meeting of the managers of the
Northwestern lines. The COMMITTEES
reported that the only way to secure
peace and harmony was to merge the
Western, Northwestern and South
western Associations into one to be
governed BY the same rules and
regulations, and with one head. A
Committee was appointed to confer
with the managers Of the South
western lines and arrange for joint
conference at the earliest moment. A
resolution that all rates be restored ON
March lst to the tariffs in effect prior
to January 31st was defeated, the
Burlington line refusing to restore
the rates till permanent agreement
was adopted.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-18
Diplomatic Chnnges,

LONDON, February 17.-Lord Duf-
ferin has accepted the post of Ambas-
sador to Italy. Sir j. Saville Lumley,
the present Ambassador, will retire
from the diplomatic service.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-18
Single Sculls.

PALArKA, Fla, February H.
Hamm and Mckay rowed over the
three aAd half mile course here this
afternoon. Hamm beat Mckay by
half length in 20 minutes second.
Teemer is III.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-18
PAS. ED AWAY.
Death Of mrs. Mccoy at Fort
Vancouver.

vancouver
PORTLAND, Or February 17.-Mrs.
M. Katherine L. Mccoy, wife OF
Lieutenant Mccoy Of the United
States Army, and daughter of General
and Mrs. John Gibbon, died at Fort
Vancouver this afternoon. The de-
ceased leaves two children. Pneumonia
was the immediate cause of her death.
She was i'll only short time. Lieut..
Mccoy and Miss Gibbon were united
in marriage at General Gibbons resi-
dence by Archbishop Gross, of Oregon,
on October 9Th, 1885.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-18

stated informally by one of the men,
bers of the committee to-day that An
dersou had declined to appear before
the committee in support of his bill
directing the criminal prosecution OF
the Pacific Railroad officials.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-18
A Financial scheme.

ST. PETERSBURG, February I'm.
Vichnegradski, Minister of Finance,
has submitted to the Council of the
Empire law to establish metallic
standard as preparatory measure to
the consolidation of Russian none
tary currency. The object of the
measure is to bring gold and silver
into circulation to prepare the way
for compulsory metal standard.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-18
A Victory for the Liberals.

LONDON, February 17.-At the Par
liamentary election at Southwark to-
day the Gladstonian candidate was
returned by large majority.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-18
Passed at Last.

BERLIN, February 1.-THE Reich
stag to-day, after six hours debate
passed the Anti-Socialist bill.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-18
A Lifc for n Life.

BUTTE, Mont, February 17.-Mar-
tin L. Scott was hanged at Deer Lodge
to-day for the murder Of his third
wife at Granite on November 10th,
last.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-18
A CHANCE FOH THE POLICE.
$4,000 Reward offered For a
ChiCagO Criminal.

CHICAGO, February 17.-Chief oil
Police Hubbard tonight issued the
following circular:
$4,000 reward. Lookout for and
arrest A. j. Smells, the alleged mur-
derer of William B. Tascott, alias
Gathright, alias Monroe, alias Scott,
alias Clark, % or % years of age, 5 feet
8 or 8 inches high, 165 pounds
weight, slim built, very erect, full
round face, heavy eyebrows, very
fair complexion, dark brown hair,
large blue eyes, small thin dark
moustache. He has square top
ring, set with garnets and
pearls, one pearl missing, may
carry a cane with a round head, en-
graved with "W. D. r." in mono
gram; also a russet-colored oval
valise, Is inches long and 8 deep,
hung by strap over his shoulder.
The above reward will be paid for
his capture and detention until the
officers arrive.
A BAD RECORD.
Startling features of the case are
that William B. Tascott, the man
wanted, is the son of prominent and
wealthy citizen, Col. j. B. Tascott, a
leading wholesale paint merchant of
the city. He was born and raised with
in a few blocks of Smell. Though
we'll educated, he early displayed a
liking for the companionship of wild
boys, and it is said that he served a
term in the Kentucky penitentiary
for burglary. He returned a few
months ago, and his family
and friends tried to reform him,
One of these friends, Mrs. Henrietta
Owsly, invited him to her house and
young Tascott returned the kindness
by robbing her. The theft was
discovered by Mrs. Owsly
who refused to prosecute. For
several weeks before the Smell
murder Tascott boarded with Mrs.
Wicks, in the same neighborhood by
the name of Scott, and is thought to
be one Of the gang who committed all
the burglaries which took place in
that vicinity before the murder.
Since then no trace of him
can be found. Mr.. Snell's estate was
probated today. 1t is estimated
at $4,5O0,000, but of this s., ,O0O, 900
was conveyed to his wife four years
ago. He left no will and the balance
of the estate will be divided among
his wife and four children.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-18
New CHARGES nIade.

INDIANAPOLIS, February 17.-In the
Federal Court to-day the attorney
for the Cincinnati Hamilton and Day
ton road dismissed the previous ap-
plication and filed new suit against
William r McKeen, President Of the
Vandalia road, to recover $3.50 900.
paid on a contract to purchase from
McKeen the controlling interest in the
vandalia line and asks that the con-
tract be set aside. 70
Seymour Undoubtedly Eiectca.
DETROIT, February 1.-THE Free
Press has received returns from every
county in the 1lth Congressional Dis
trict with the exception Of Manitou.
They show q plurality of 526 for Sey-
mour (Republican), and as the entire
v,te of Manitou does not usually ex-
ceed $50, Seymour's plurality cannot
fall below 400.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-18
nusines, Blocks Burned,

WESTERLY, R. L., February IA
destructive fire ragged here early this
morning, causing a loss of $3.50, 900.
The fire started in the Wells building.
The Segar block, Stillman building,
Bradford block and Mantle Bank
building were destroyed. The ther-
mometer marked 81 degrees below
zero, causing severe suffering to the
firamen.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-18
Undoubtediy Esectoa.
Dismissed.

LEXINGTON, KY, February ~
Mrs. Lucretia Munday has been -
quilted of the charge Of numbering
her husband in 1882, to secure over
$50 900 insurance.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-18
Won ON a Foul.

New York, February IA prize
fight took place tonight on Long
Island, between James Fell, of Can
ada, and Robert Ferguson, of Chicago.
for $3.50 side. The referee, Jere
Dunn gave the fight to Fell in the
third round on q foul.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-18
Benson Due.

SAN Francisco, February 17.--1ohn
A. Benson is expected TO arrive hoso
tomorrow In company with Upito1
States Marshal Eranka. 8,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-18
Secured at Last.

SAN Francisco, February ia
jury was secured in Judge Murphy's
Court this afternoon in the case q
John A. DINING, charged with the
murder of Henry Benhayon. The caso
was continued until Monday.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-18
THE FISHERY TREATY.
A Copy of It Forwarded to tht
Canadian Government.

C0nud1ah GOVefhmehts
OTTAWA, Ont, February ia
d aft of the fishery treaty arrived
from Washington yesterday and was,
it is understood, considered at a
meeting Of the cabinet in the after
noon. The nature of the document
will be kept secret until it is laid be-
fore Parliament.
Politicians here continue to assert
that conceaaions equally important n
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-18
A Wine Exchange Preposea,

SAN Francisco, February 17.-N.
M. Estee, Geo. West, F. w. Pahndora
and others, met to-day for the purposo
of organizing a wine exchange. Dad
mite action was postponed until ~
next meeting.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-18

those yielded by the Canadians, have
been granted by the American Com
missioners. Sir Charles Upper and
Thompson are expected to return to-
morrow.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-02-18

hull to be built here. The total cost
of the boat is to be $4,000. She will
be completed by April lst, and have
a carrying capacity of $50 passengers.
A MURDER CASE.
The body of a murdered Mexican
girl was found near Oak Grove last
December by her step-father, Luis
Melendez. A complaint has now been
filed before Justice Wilcox, charging,
Melendez with the crime and a war
rant has been issued for his arrest.
The testimony 80 far taken points to
his guilt.