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Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-13
FLORENCE,s FATHER.
More Testimony Showing Blythe's
Attachm ment so His Child.

Attachment so HIS Child.
SAN Francisco, August II Mrs.
Deasy, wife of Detective Deasy, Blythe's
former body guard, testified today that
Blythe had shown her photographs of
his daughter Florence, and that he had
told her that as soon as he could get his
affairs Strengthened out he would go to
England for the child. She identified
one of the photographs in question. On
cross examination she said Blythe had
told her that the woman Nellie Firnin
had tried to poison him, and frequently
expressed the fear that the woman
would attempt to kill him. She stated
that on one occasion she had addressed
letter for Blythe, which was reply to
letter from some woman who said he
was the father of her child. At that
time Blythe believed such to be the case,
but the woman subsequently accused
another man of the responsibility.
NJ. o. Jeffers, who had been connected
with mining, land and other interests
controlled by Blythe, testified that the
latter had asked him to look after Flor
ence if he (Blythel died before the wit
ness did, and also told him that he
(Blythe) had made his will.
John A. Farrelly, first receiving teller
of the Hibernia Bank, testified that he
had received Blythe's first deposit at that
bank. In reply to the necessary in
quiries, Blythe had said that he was
born in London, England, and that his
mothers name was Florence Savage.
The records of the bank showed an entry
to that effect.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-13
Lively SCENES Anticipated.

BISMARCK, OAK, August 12.-The
Committee on Revision and Adjustment
has completed it's work, and the complete
constitution will be presented to the
convention tomorrow. Many amend
ments are recommended by the commit
tee, which probably will be adopted.
Among these is one to strike out the Sec
tion which provides that a corporation
can blar kist to prevent laborers from
securing employment. 1t is expected
that large committees from disappointed
towns will arrive tomorrow to attempt to
change the vote on capital when it comes
to the final adoption of the constitution,
and some lively scenes may be witnessed.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-13
No Some Effective work.

The extent to which the sewer ques
ton is being aired in the columns OF some
of our contemporaries is highly amusing
The HERALD has all along sounded the
true keynotes on this issue, but We have
not deemed it necessary to talk our read
ers to death on the matter. We believe
ss we have heretofore said, that the
sewer bonds are beaten as the case
stands, and the unfortunate proposed
location of the High School renders II
doubtful whether even the school bonds
will carry. There is no question but
that there is strong clique who are
pushing all these bonds, and the motives
of some of their strongest advocates are
not all for the public good. This journal
has not found it necessary to insult
anybody in a controversy in which
citizens may rightfully differ, and
we dispute no ones right to vote
as he pleases, but there will be a
strong and concerted effort to poll
q two-thirds vote for the bonds that will
be backed by considerable coin. There
is the only danger. Organization and
money will do much to produce result
which would look like a declaration OF
the will of the people. These should be
met by counter organization and by the
naturalization of just 30 much coin as
may be needed to make an effective cam
paigp, and to pay the necessary and
legitimate expenses of movement In the
interest of the people. The merits OF the
question, pro and con. have been very
completely presented, and the great need
of the friends OF good government is, in
the language of Captain Cutie, that they
should "stand by" Provision ought to
be m ade to allow every voter to express
his views without let or hindrance. The
friends of the bonds will have
diligent workers at the polls. These
people will be on hand bright and early
The tickets for the bonds will be ped
died out most assiduously. The strikers
will be on hand in force. 1t is lamenta-
BILE but true that these are the adluncts
of an ordinary American election, and
when opposed to indecision and lack OF
organization they are very often ettec'
tive. 1t would be good idea for the
anti bondmen to have their tickets
printed early, and to supply every
voter with a ballot printed ''No," ac-
companied by short and convincing
circular explaining the merits OF the
question. These could be distributed
through the mails, and they would go far
to neutralize the effective machine work
of the friends of the bonds. Why not al
once act upon this suggestion? 1t will
be fruitful of results at the polls.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-13

EARLY in the career of the present
Council the HERALD impressed upon the
City Fathers the expediency and even
necessity of so apportioning the several
city funds as to avoid the "shaving" OF
the warrants drawn upon the cash fund.
We pointed cut the fact that just about
this current date the cash fund would be
depleted, and that the honest creditors of
the city would be compelled to submit to
loss and annoyance. 1t would almost
look as if there was purpose in the
clumsy way in which the several funds
are apportioned. II the other funds we're
moderately supplied, and the bulk of the
city's moneys were thrown into the cash
fund, there would be infinitely less in
convenience and loss to the municipal
creditors than under the present system.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-13

large crowd. The regimental ball took
place at Pacific Beach this evening. To-
morrow the regiment will break camp
and leave for home. Governor Water
man visited the camp today, and was
warmly welcomed. Company G, of
Anaheim, was awarded the first prize at
target practice, consisting of water
service, presented by Major George H.
Bonebrake.
A LONELY VOYAGE.
The American bark Mary Glover, 100
days from Newcastle, has anchored in
the stream, with 95S tons of coal, con-
signed to the Spreckels Bros.' CONNER
cial company. For seventy-seven days
after leaving Newcastle not sail was
seen nor q glimpse of land.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-13
PACIFIC COAST.
Destructive COnflagratiOn at
Truckee.
SUPPOSED WORK OF FIRE BUGS.
Seventy-five Thousand Dollars Worth
of Property Destroyed.
Other News.

Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD.
SAN Francisco, August IA tele-
phone message from Sacramento states
that it is rumored there that over fifty
buildings were burned in Truckee to-
night. Efforts to secure further particu-
lars have SO far proved uravailing.
SACRAMENTO, August 12.-News has
been received here that fire broke out in
Truckee late this afternoon, and burned
thirty-fve buildings in the business por-
ton of the town. The flames were first
discovered in the'residence of Engineer
Dilley, which was frame building, and
before assistance arrived sparks
had ignited the neighboring
houses. The Southern Pacific
Railroad Company's fire train, which
was stationed at Summit, was dispatched
to the scene and gave much assistance in
suppressing the fire. Among the build.
ings burned were the public school
house, two churches and American
hotel. The property is understood to be
covered by insurance. No railroad
property was burned. Citizens have
been Kidding the town of Objectionable
characters, and it was thought here thai
the fire might have been incendiary.
TRUCKEE, CAL, August PA disas-
trous fire occurred at 80 this afternoon,
burning all east of Bridge street, and
north OF the railroad to the round house,
The American hotel, Irwin'slivery stable
Methodist and Catholic churches, two
schoolhouses, Ellen's lumber yard
Good Templars' Hall and thirty dwell
ings we're burned, rendering many
families homeless. The loss is about
OK 00n
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-13

LAUTERIo's cunningly devised scheme
of ro5bing the county is probably unique
in its methods. He could not carry out
such a plan without confederates nor
could such a method of plundering the
treasury be pursued where proper checks
were placed on the officers. 1t is, Of
course, easy enough to make the egg
stand after Columbus has showed the
way; and it is common practice
to lock the stable after the horse
is stolen. But one stops and
wonders how public business could 30
long be done in 30 loose way. 1t has
been q wonder that the Auditor should
allow his deputy to sign warrants by the
wholesale; but the arrest of Mr.. Mon
taflo last night for forgery alleged to
have been committed in connection with
this steal from the county clears up that
mystery. The Republican party in this
good Angelic county has not been par
ticularly fortunate in its selec-
ton OF officials to handle the
funds. The San Fernando vaquero of
unsavory memory roams the wilds som
where, while his bondsmen are being
sued for his defalcations, but meanwhile
the county has got not cent of it's
money back. Not only is it likely that
the swallows will nest again, but it is
probable that the sky will fall and that
we shall all catch larks before the So 600
perhaps $50, 900 stolen while Mr.. Mon
taflo was Auditor-is paid back.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-13
San Diego JOttings.

SAN DIEGO, August 12.-The revenue
cutter Corwin has again anchored in the
harbor to remain one week.
GRAND BALL AND BANQUET.
The grand ball and banquet rendered
the visiting Knights at the Coronad Q
Hotel was brilliant affair. From 1000
to 900 people were in attendance.
HE HAD LOST HIS HEAD.
A. J. Elliott, whose disappearance
created some excitement, returned to
the city today, and will resume business
He claims that severe sea sickness
affected his head to the degree that he
had no knowledge Of what he was doing
when he left.
CAUSE OF BLACK SCALE.
T. Cozard, an experienced fruit grower
of Spring Valley, for three months has
been making investigations to ascertain
what produces the black scale, which is
damaging his orange trees and those OF
his neighbors. He has arrived at the
conclusion that the scale is deposited on
the new stem of the leaf by bug com
monty known as the lady bug.
SEVENTH REGIMENT ENcAMPMENT.
At Camp Dimond today, skirmish
drill took place. 1t was witnessed by q
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-13
HANGED HinlkeIf.

LAWRENCE, Mass, August 12.-Harry
Sullivan, aged "a, was arrested this noon
charged with having caused the death of
his two-weeks' old babe. His wife made
the complaint, and officers going to the
house, found the body of male infant
perfectly black, and marks Of scalds on
its face and breast and legs. Medi cal
examiners held an autopsy, but could
not say whether death was caused by
scalds or not. While the autopsy was
being held, Sullivan hanged himself in
his cell.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-13
Big Deal tn Ore Mines.

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, August 12.-The
Iron River, Youngstown and Florence
ore mines, in the Menominee range IN
the Lake Superior district, owned by
capitalists and iron manufacturers here,
were sold today for 81 600, 600, to Fred
erick Schlesinger. of Milwaukee, repre-
senting a syndicate of New York capital
lists already interested In that region.
BY the acguisls,G nartV will be able to t uut
1enies1us 1So Noo TONS Of ore on the market each
wear. and will be able practically to con-
troll the market for non Bessemer hema
atite..
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-13

the original occupant, in 1884, by Cover
nor Figueroa. The defendants claimed
under an alleged concession of the land
in 1901 by Arrilsrga, the then Governor
of California. This alleged concession is
claimed to have been made to one Girl
jalvs, but nothing can be found in the
archives to show that it ever was perfected
into grant. For over fifteen years the
rancho Las Bolsas has been the subject
of fierce dispute. Settlers first claimed
that it was Government land and subject
to entry, and went upon it in large num-
bers. The owners of the grant now con-
firmed tried to put them off, but were
met with force. The settlers then COW
cred their holdings with the Arrilsrga
title, which had been recognized by the
Board of Land Commissioners in 1852,
and upon which patents had issued.
With these patents they have held the
land ever since. But Judge Fields de-
cision sets them aside as against the pat
ents derived by plaintiffs from the grant
of 1884, saying that those patents are
only valid as against the United States
Government, but not as against third par
ties holding patents based upon perfected
grant to the same land. Our columns
are too crowded to run the decision in
full to-day; but we will give it as soon
as possible. Besides the interest it pos.
sesses to all the parties in the contro-
versy, it possesses an historical interest
which all will desire to become con-
vereant with. Like all of Justice Fields
opinions, it is written in clear and
| mastery style.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-13
LATER PARTICULARS.
HELEN Is HAPPY.
The Capital of Montana 10 Rem ain
There TIL ,92.

HELENA, Mont, August 1.-THE Com
mittee on Suffrage reported back with
out recommendation the proposition to
submit Woman Suffrage as a separate
proposition. Warren moved to suspend
the rules and adopt the resolution as a
separate proposition. The motion was
lost on tie vote, thus the question was
postponed. The substitute to submit
the location OF the capital after admission
in the year 1892 to vote of the people,
was amended by Luce to read that the
Temporary capital remain at Helena un-
til such election takes place. Carried
Thus Helena remains the capital until
the election of 1892.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-13

The Board of Supervisors yesterday
decided to petition the State Board OF
Equalization to reduce the assessment of
this county twenty per cent. The roll
returned by County Assessor Jason foots
up 00,000, 900 in round numbers. A
good deal of the speculative realty which
was held far above its value three years
ago, was assessed we'll up to that mark
a manifest injustice to the owners. In.
deed, the set tendency Of this gentleman
to make record for cinching assessments,
notwithstanding the severe criticism to
which he has been subjected, has not in
the least abated this year. 1t is ridicu
lous to assess outside property up to the
fictitious ard altitudinous values q,
which they were held during boom
time, and the State Board of Equsliza.
ton will, if it is actuated by spirit oI
justice, admit that property in thir
county has been assessed far above it
taxable value, and grant the relief asked
for by the Supervisors
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-13
Nortbwestern Ftremen,

PORTLAND, Or, August 12.-Ata a meet
ing of the Board of Directors of the
Northwestern Firemen's Association at
Vancouver this afternoon, the PROPOSE
tion of Chief Rainey, of Tacoma, to
hang up purse of $4,000 if the conven-
tion and tournament be held there, was
accepted. The convention will be held
Monday, September 10th, and the tour
nament will begin the following day and
continue three days. The association
and tournament we're declared open to
all volunteer departments in the United
States and Canada.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-13
Almost a Race War.

ATLANTA, August 12.-For few hours
tonight matters looked good deal like a
race war in Atlanta. There were rumors
of an attempt to be made by negroes to
burn in effigy Captain Lyons and daugh-
ter, who figured in the postoffice excite.
ment the other day. Between five
hundred and one thousand white men,
all armed, met at given point and were
ready to prevent any such affair. There
was no trouble on the part of the negroes,
and at the instance of Governor Gordon
the crowd dispersed.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-13
Location of Agricultural stations.

WASHINGTON, August 12.-First Comp
appropriation of $500 900 made for agri-
eft only of forty stations, one in each of
the thirty-nine States and the Territory
of Dakota, designated in the bill, and that
no part of the appropriation can be used
in the establishment Of such stations in
any of the Territories, with the exception
of Dakota, that being the only one in
cluded in the estimates upon which the
appropriation was based.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-13

written statement of the effects of the
experiment, and tomorrow afternoon they
will submit their reports. Upon receiving
the statements DR.. Brainerd will COM
pile a concise and perfectly candid re-
port of the result of the experiments.
He feels his scientific reputation is in
measure at stake, and will present the
situation in its proper light.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-13
JUSTICE FIELD yesterday handed down

JUSTICE FIELD yesterday handed down
a very important decision confirming the
title of the plaintiffs to the rancho Las
Bolsas. The opinion goes elaborately
into the history of this grant, The in
choate steps in which were taken as far
back az 1884, when Pedro FACES was
Military Commandant of this prov
incs. The grant was actually made
10 the descendants of Manuel Nieto,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-13
Going TO NIiiwaukee.

PORTLAND, Ore., August 12.-Next
Monday forty members of the G. A. r.
and Women's Relief Corps, OF the Oregon
Department, will go by the Northern
Pacific to the encampmenta at Milwaukee.
The Grand Army of this State will carry
with the excursion one car loaded with
various grains, fruits and mineral pro-
ducts of Oregon,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-13
HSaY CITY Briefs.

SAN Francisco, August 12.-The trial
of Edwin r. Eaton, who was indice ed in
May last for attempting to sell his vote
as juror, was begun today.
1t is unofficially stated that the Union
Pacific has abandoned its plan of building
a ailway line into San Francisco through
Northern California
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-13
Orange County Let's a Contract

SANTA ANA, August 1.-THE Super
visors today let contract to v. J. Row
an and w. G. Smith, of Los Angeles, to
copy the assessment rolls for the present
territory of Orange county from the Los
Angeles county books, for 5000. A tax
levy will be made in the new county in
stead of the old this year.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-13
Loss By spokane Fire.

PORTLAND, Ore., August 12.-Assis'ant
General Freight Agent Fulton, of the
Northern Pacific, who returned today
from Spokane Falls, says the total value
of the property destroyed bv the recent
fire will not exceed $5,000,0O0. The
Northern Pacifc's loss will be under
$1,000
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-13
BIg HOteI Burned.

LOUISVILLE, KY, August 12.-The Ar
lington Hotel at Blue Lick Springs was
burned this morning. Loss, $31 900; in
surance. $4,000. The guests escaped
without injury, but lost their clothing
Senator Blackburn and ex-Chief Justice
Hargis and family we're among the
uuacfo
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-13
The Pat.Kilien Gang ON Trial.

SAN Francisco, August 12.-Pat Kill
len, the pugilist, and others, who were
arrested for giving a sparring exhibition
in place where liquor was sold, So
called theater, last Thursday night, were
on trial in the Police Court to-day. The
defendants pleaded not guilty, and de-
manded jury trial. which was denied
by the Court. Several police officers tes-
tilted that they had seen Killen and
Anderson engaged in sparring. The case
was taken under advisement.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-13
Our Minister to Turkey.

PORTLAND, Ore., August 12.-Sol
Hirsch, United States Minister to Tur-
key, arrived home today. He will re-
main here about three weeks and settle
up his affairs, when he will leave with
his family for Turkey.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-13
For California ON Wheels.

SAN Francisco, August 12.-Twenty-
three cases of fresh assorted fruits, sent
from Fresno and Los Angeles counties to
the State Board of Trade, were shipped
to the travelling exhibition, California
on Wheels" TODAY.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-13
Cbampiom Runner Beaten.

AUBURN PARK, N. j., August 12-In a
running match for medals here today, j.
G. White, of the New York Athletic club,
beat the champion of the world for half
q mile. White crossed the home line
five feet ahead; time, 10 3-5 seconds.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-13
The Clnn-Na-Gaei Purse.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, August 12.-The
annual athletic exhibition of the Clan
na Gael today was attended by 25, 900
people. The profits, which amounted to
$5, 900, will be devoted to securing the
arrest and punishment Of the murderers
of DR.. Cronin.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-13
Caught on the Bridge.

HEALDsBURG, CAL, August l2.-While
crossing railroad bridge over the Rus
sian river this morning George Davis was
caught by detached train and knocked
headlong on the track, seven cars pas
sing over him. 1t is thought he will re-
cover.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-13
Travelling Senators.

PORTLAND, August 12.-United States
Senators Regan, of Texas, and Stewart,
of Nevada, will address the people of
Portland on irrigation and mining
Wednesday evening.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-13
THE Tribune makes an ass of itself

The Tribune makes an ass of itself in
saying that this journal opposed the
election of Mr.. M. T. Collins to the
Police Commission. AS to Commits
sioner Knox, he voluntarily ranged him.
self in the ranks of the American party,
and with the American he may stand.
II il suits his humor,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-13
FIGHT IN A SALOON.
Bloody and Brutal Brawl I'm a
Country Gin shop.

NEVADA, Cal, August 12.-Last night
at Rudolph Spiller's saloon, a mile from
You Bet, railroad station, free fight
occurred in which an Italian shot Sam
uel Hodge in the neck, William Shea in
the groin and also killed another Italian.
Spiller escaped by hiding behind beer
kegs. The crowd finally got the Italian
from under the table, where he was
while shooting, and kicked him so that
it is believed he will die. Sheriff Dun
ster has gone to the scene of the trouble.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-13

GRASS VALLEY, August "details
have been received here of the fight in
Spiller's saloon, near Y ou Bet, last night
The man who did the shooting was Gui-
seppe Cerrini, native of Switzerland.
He was afterwards beaten to death His
partner, Augustine Prizzi, was also badly
beaten, and is in dangerous condition.
William Shea was shot in the leg, the
bone being shattered. Hodge was shot
in the neck, but may recover. Shea and
Hodge live here.
LATER PARTICULARS.
Piezzi, the man who was beaten and
kicked almost to death last night, is dead
He was stamped until he could not live,
and then mattock was stuck into his
breast. The dead man presents a most
horrible spectacle. William Shea was
shot by Spiller while Shea was trying to
force door to get at Spiller. Spiller
gave warning before he shot. The par
ties arrested are Dan Keefe, Marshall
Kelly, Tom Dunking, John Mclean and
Rudolph Spiller. Most of the arrested
men live in town and are we'll connected.
Sam Hodge was shot by Guiseppi Corini
while the latter was being beaten. The
inquest will be held tomorrow morning.