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Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-16
TlDE.wArER LANDS.
An Important Question Pending
Decision at Warrington.

Decision at Warrington.
WASHINGTON, December 15.--Assistant
Secretary Chandler, sitting with Judge
Shields, Assistant Attorney. General for
the Interior Department, yesterday
heard arguments of council in the matter
of the application Of Frank Burns, Jr., to
locate Valentine scrip locatable on any
unoccupied public lands upon certain tide
water lands lying near Seattle and
Tacoma, Wash, on Puget sound. The
case directly and Indirectly. it is said,
involves title to tho entire water fronts OF
Seattle and Tacoms, including Improve
ments valued at several million dollars.
Burns sought to file his application on
January 9th, and, being refused by the
local land officers, the case was taken on
appeal before the Acting Land Commits.
sioner, who reversed the decision of the
local land Office and directed that Burns's
application be allowed.
The question involved in this case ia
the right of the General Government to
dispose of tide-water land within the
Territories of the United States. Acting
Commissioner Stone, in his decision,
held generally that tide-water lands
within Territory are subject to the COZ :
troll and decision of the sovereign power
of the General Government as part of
the public domain, and hence are SUBJ
ject to location with Valentine scrip.
The Secretary. upon the representations
OF the protestants that large public inter-
ests were involved, exercised his super
visory power and ordered the case to be
brought before him for sction. The protes-
tante, among them the Seattle Land and
Improvement Company, Oregon I'm
provement Company and Tacoma Land
Company, claim An easement right as IL
parian owners controlling lands adjacent
to tide lands. The State, by it's attorney,
denies the existence Of any property
rights in either the leca&ors or the pro.
testants, claiming under the rule of the
English common law, as followed in the
decision of Chief Justice Taney in
the case of Pollard lessees versus
Hsgan, and other authorities, that
tide lands within Territories are not
subject to entry or other disposition un-
der existing laws except particular land
is specifically stated and described, but
are held subject to the control of the
State by reason of it's sovereignty when
it shall have been admitted into the
Union.
The case was taken under adyisement.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-16

nothing. however, to the graver infrac-
ticns Of all sound rules of rhetoric that
characterize bis tumid sentences. Som e.
times when started on his iavorite
topic of the Pope's Irish the Hon.
Frank will achieve q sentence so long,
involved and turgid that many people
think it is fine writing because, for the
life Of them, they can't find out what it
means. Still, knowing that their vener-
ated pundit always travels in . circle,
his devout followers take 1t for granted
that it is something dreadful either about
the Roman Catholic Church, the Irish
or the Jews--all topics dedicated to his
unlimited gall.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-16
GLYoEKINE EXPLODED.
Three Separate Magazines Go Off
Fearful Havoc. r

TIrUsvILLE, Pa, December 15.-Three
separate nitro-glycerine magazines ex-
ploded this morning at North Clarendon,
about seven miles above Warren. The
amount Of glycerine exploded was over
ten tons. The explosion set fire to two
25, 600 barrel tanks full of uil belonging
to the National Transit Company. They
are still burning and will be total loss.
Several oil derricks and small, wooden
houses were also burned. No one, as
far as can be learned, was injured.
Nearly every window in Clarendon WAS
broken, and much damage was done to
surrounding property. The loss is esti-
mated at $100, 900.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-16
FIFrY-FI asr UONGHEss.
Both Houses Getting Ready 4,
SssG HALLIDAY ReceRa.


she Holiday Recess.
WASHINGTON, December 15.-Oongress
this week will provide for taking its
usual Christmas vacation, and will ad-
journ, doubtless, from December goth
until January 9th. Aside from action
upon this subject, the completion Of
committee organization, the further in.
PRODUCTION of bills and the confirmation
Of numerous recess appointments, there
probably will be little to chronicle in the
Senate.
: Some means of permitting the i'm
mediate introduction of bills in the
House will probably be sanctioned this
week. A prodigious number of new and
old measures now fill the pigeon holes Of
members awaiting opportunity. ,
Speculation is still rife as to what
modification of the old rules will be
recommended by the Committee on
Rules, and as to whether any code oi
rules can be formulated by the commit
tee before recess.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-16
MONDAY. DRO. .ie, 1859.
epectaa Editions.

The HRRALD will issue special Christ
mas and New Years editions. The
former will harmonize with the festive
character associated with the hallowed
day, and the latter will contain an ex-
haustive and complete resume Of every.
thing relating to the events of the past
year and the status of Los Angeles city
and county. We shall print large extrs
editions of each, and we bespeak fol
them that liberal measure Of favor which
has always been accorded to such efforts
of the Herald, which have been
uniformly characterized by remarkable
degree Of literary and statistical merit.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-16
ANOTHER a0LD.Up.
The Downievfile stage Rifled by
q HighWa WaYman.

NEVADA. CAL, December 15.- The
stage from Downieville was held up this
afternoon four miles above here by one
man, who made the driver and two of
the passengers dismount. A third pas
senger escaped to the woods. A freight
wagon then came along and the two men
on it were made to slight and join the
other prisoners. One hundred and
forty dollars WAS taken from Joe Ferr, Of
Sierra City, and eight dollars from T..
Bank, Of San Francisco. Five packages
Of registered mail were taken. The rob
her attempted to break the express box,
but failed. The teamsters say they saw
two more masked men in the bushes.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-16
, ROODLE LEGISLATORS.
Missouri Senators Charged with
wholesale COrruption.

; Sr. LOUIS, December 15.-The Post
Dispatch prints an expose Of alleged leg
islative corruption at Jefferson City, Mis-
souri,. It claims that the live stock in
spection bill introduced by the st. Louis
Butchers Union in the last Legislature,
was defeated by the absolute purchase
Of STATE Senators. The matter is detailed
at great length, and the bold charge
is made that the dressed beef monopoly
secured the defeat of the bill by
spending more money than the butchers,
and they spent it ON Senators who voted
against The measure. The bill was one
which provided that no beef should be
sold in the State of Missouri unless it
had been inspected on the hoof 1t was
a fight between the butchers and dressed
beef combine, and tile latter won. Three
of the State Senators whose names are
mixed up in the affair were interviewed,
but denied that there was any founda-
tion for the story.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-16

THERE is superstition prevalent
amongst certain portion Of the people
OF California which runs that the febrile
diatribes of the redoubtable Frank M.
Pixley constitute fine writing. In the
leading article of the issue of the Argo-
naMt of the 10Th inst. that worthy doc
trinaire changes the person in which he
writes twice in half stiekful of matter.
This trifiing confusion Of nomina!ives is
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-16

Mr., RUDOLPH HERRING has asked for
another week in which to prepare his re-
port. The circumstances have certainly
been unusually favorable for the forma-
tion of intelligent opinions upon our
sewage needs. 1t may be decade be-
fore such deluge IS we have been
treated TO during the past week is again
recorded in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-16
INDUSTRIAL SC moOL.
what mr.. DevIfn Recem mcnds for
the Now Instttusion.


SAN FRANCISCO, December 15.-Robsrt
7. Davlin, President of the State Board
of Prison Directors, who has recently re-
turned from the East. where be had been
inspecting penal institutions for the pur-
pose OF psrfecting plan Of arrangement
for the new School o. Industry, to
be located at lone, said today
shat his report would be submitted
shortly. Concerning the recommend
aiions he will make, he said: "I am of.
opinion as much ground as possible
should be secured for the uses
OF the California school, at leaet
half a section, go as to enable the
inmates to raise their own produce,
thus lessening the expenses and provid-
ing employment for them. Education is
believed to be a factor in reformation
everywhere, and I coincide in that
opinion. The inmates should also be-
taught trades"
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-16
Boar on plnys stockrou,

SAN FRANcJsco. December l5.-The
Bostons and Stocktons played closely
contested game Of baseball at the Haight-
street grounds this afternoon, the former
winning by score of 5 to 8. Clarkson
and Kelly formed the battery for Boston,
and Harper and Hurley for Stockton.
The batteries OF both mines played an
errorless game. but the support given by
some other members Of the team was Of
a poor character.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-16

outweigh the trifling drawbacks. The
plenteous rains have filed up all the
springs and reservoirs, and their good
effects will be experienced for the next
three years. Yesterday the sun came
out gloriously and, In the warm, nour-
ishing weather, one could almost hear
the grass grow. The whole expanee of
Los Angeles county is miracle OF lush
vegetation.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-16
WAS 60 WEN INSANE?
Evidence that the Great Lawyers
, Mind Was Unbalanced.

PHILADELPHIA, December 15.-The re-
mains of Franklin B. Gowen, who COM
mitted suicide in Washington, reached
this city this morning, and were at once
conveyed to his residence at Mount Airy,
near Germantown. The funeral will
take place Tuesday. 1t is said that Mrs.
Gowen told close friend Of the family
that for ten days pre- vious to her hus-
bands last visit to Washington she had
noticed something strange in his con.
duct. 1t is thought by many here that
the great lawyers mind became unbal-
anced through too persistent application
to business, and that his suicide was due
to this cause. ,fsT a1i
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-16
Barrest,s Throat TROUBLE,

New York. December 15.--Arthur B.
Chase, manager for Lawrence Barrett,
the tragedisn, returned from Boston to-
day, and stated to a reporter that Mr..
Barrett will'undergo surgical operation
at the Massachusetts general hospital in
Boston tomorrow. Barrett has been
troubled several years with a swelling of
the thyroid glands. Of late the swelling
has become extremely disfguring.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-16
Last Weelx,s Rxchanges.

BosToN, December 15.-Dispatchee
from leading clearing houses in the
total gross exchanges for the week ended
December 14th were 81, ,1S0, 1853 ,539, an
increase of S,0 per cent. compared with
the corresponding week last year.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-16

The editorial wit Of the Times very
complacently appropriates the bon mot of
Sir Boyle ROCHE about posterity without
giving the proper credit. He is evidently
assuming that very few Angelefios have
read the memoirs Of Sir Jonah Barring
ton.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-16
m. II. church Dsdicated. !.

PORTLAND. Ore, December 15.-Grace
MI. =. church was solemnly dedicated
today with impressive services. The
dedicatory sermon was delivered bv
Rev. DR.. Ross @. Houghton, pastor Of
the church. He was assisted by Rev.
G. w. Iser. OF San Francisco, and Rev.
E. W: Chatwell, of Los Angeles, The
church is one of the handsomest in the
city. and cost over $40 900.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-16
Broken Levces.

SACRAMENTO, CAL, December Is. THE
Lisbon district levee broke last night.
Yesterday afternoon at point in the
back ievee, called Jersey cove, the Ievee
csvsd in and the water ruehed into the
district. It is thought the loss will be
heavy. The district comprises about
eight Thousand acres, almost all Of
which is under cultivation. ess.s
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-16
Mediil,s Mother BEAD,

CANTON, Ohio, December l5.-Mrs.
Margaret Medill, mother of Joseph Me.
dill, editor of the Chicago Tribune, died
last night. Mrs. Medill was SO years of
age, and was noted for her philan-
throphy.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-16
KILLED In a TrivIaI Qunrrsl,

Killed In a Trivial QunrreI.
FRESNO, CAL, December 15.--A young
man named 81 Oorrick today shot and
killed his cousin, Will Howard. The
men had quarrel over a bride, which
Oorrick wished to borrow from Howard.
Oorrick and J. w. Hammerson were on
their way to take possession of the Billy
Martin mine at Temperance Flats, which
has been the subject Of litigation be.
tween the elder Corrick and Henry
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-16
THE sILooTT MATTER.

A disposition 10 Throw tho Loss ON
she Govern ment. r
WARRINGTON, Decamber 15.-It is re-
ported that four Of the seven members,
or majority Of the committee engaged
in the investigation of the defalcation in
the Sergesnt-at-Arms' office, have an
nounced to members OF the House their
determination to vote for resolution
that the Sergeant-at- Arms is a disburs-
ing officer of the Government. This
would throw the burden of the loss from
members to the Government.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-16
santa Crux Illuminat.s.

SANTA Cruz, December 15.--Santa,
Cruz was illuminated with incandescent
cleo dc light for the frst time tonight.
Inc'lighta have been introduced into q;
majority Of the business places.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-16
slogging nt salinas.

SAN JOSE, December 15.-Charles
Swanson, Of this city, and ;. w. Nc.
Namara, of Salinas, were today matched
to fight in the rooms Of the Salinas
Athletic Association, New Years eve,
for purse of $3.50.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-16

A sINGuLAR feature of the unprece-
dented storm Of the past week is that,
great as has been the downpour, we have
escaped with scarcely any damage. In
fact, the compromising benefits infinitely
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-16
An Ab0rtYve Tnnrd Trial.

JACKSON, Cal, December l5.-The
third trial of Archie Clemence for the
murder OF James Caddy in Amador City,
on the 9th of August last, terminal ed
this morning in the disagreement Of the
Jury.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-16
Mexican Matters.

+ Cry OF MEXICO, December 15.-Con-
gress has closed. General Rocha, senior
officer of the Mexican army, and Colenel
Romero are about to fight duel.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-16
TO Fixht IN Februarv.

SAN Francisco, December 15.-The
Occidental Club has matched Tom
Cleary and Pete Mccoy 10 fight in Feb
ruary, at catch weights, for q purse Of
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-16
al XYorld,a Racord urokem,

SAN FRANCISCO, December Is. - At
Harbpr View park today, Adolph
Strecker broke the worlds record at
ring target shooting, making 452 points
out Of a possible 800, with twenty shots
of 256 points each. m
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-16
Influenza Sufferers.

BERLIN. December 15.-The number Ct
persons in this city who are suffering
from influenza is placed at ID, 600.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-16
| Costly Fire.

"A COstIy E1rcs
BUFFALO, December 15.-Change ele-
vator burned. Loss, $225, 900.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-16

+ Marine Intelligence.
HAvRE, December 15.-La Cham
pagne, New York.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-16
Struck With a Ruck.

DuTcH FLAT, CAL. December 15.--John
Doremus, an old man, during quarrel
with Fred and Frank Hoos last night,
struck Frank with rock, fracturing his
ekull and causing death.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-12-06
Land Claim Decisions.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-Thc secretary o.
the interior has affirmed the action OF the
land commissioner in the case OF the
Union Pacific Railway company against
George G. Phillips. The land involved
in this case is the southeast quarter OF the
southwest quarter OF section 5, township
l north, Of range G6 west, Denver land
district, and is within the granted limits
of the Union Pacific Railway company as
successor of the Denver Pacific, whose
line of road was definitely To-
Gated August 20, 1889. Prior to
this definite location, on April 81, 1866,
Thomas Law filed his pre-emption declara-
tory statement. This filing was cancelled
in 1878, butin 1885 George Il. Phillips ap-
piled for timber culture entry on the same
tract of ground that the land had been ex-
cepted from the operation of the grant. The
commissioner Of the land office decided
that this claim must be sustained. The
railroad company appealed to the interior
department and lost its case. Assistant
Secretary Chandler reversed the decision
of the commissioner of the general land
office and ordered patent to be issued.
In case Of M. Barbour, who made pre-
emption entry in section SO, Santa Fe, n.
M, land district, Secretary Noble to-day
affirmed the decision of the commissioner
OF the general land Office.
In the case of Edward G. Simpson, who
made desert land entry in the Buffalo
land district, Wyoming, claimant applied
for extension of the time for reclamation,
and his application was denied.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-12-06
NY. Tribune for 1890
NEW FEATURES.
A Brilliant Year Ahead.

During 1890, the New York Tribune VIII be
greatly improved in quality and made more live
ly, fresh and readable than ever before in its
history, Among the special contributors during
1890 will be-
Andrew Carnegie, "Principles of Business Sue
cess"
Gail Hamilton, European Monarchs."
Terence V. Powderly, restriction OF lmmi-
grafton"
Chaunccy NJ. Depew Senator John J. ingalls,,
Mrs. John A. Logan Rev. Or. John II. Paxton
and others, topics not announced
Albert Griffin, Temperance among Germans"
q new view.
Judge A. W. Tourgee, "Thc Colored Race OF
SC. T. Dodd, ''The advantages of Trusts"
"Josiah Aliens Wife" "The Small Salaries OF
Country Clergymen."
Senator VIM. NJ Stewart, OF Nevada, "Unlin-
tied silver Coinage"
Fred s. Tallmadge, on "Men o. thesRevou-
ton"
Kate Field, "NIormon Question"
Erastus Wiman, "Success and Failure Among
Business Men"
Rev. Edward Everett Hale, "Thc New England
of To-day"
Bishop Henry c. Potter, Rural Reinforce
mcnt of City Population"
Geo w. Gable on "Some Strange Legislation
in the South"
Marshall P. Wilder, "Humor of England and
America" ,,,
Henry W. Grady, of the Atlanta Constitution,
"Chances for Capital in the New South"
!. G. Russell, United States Geological Survey,
"Highest Peaks OF the United States"
w NJ GrosyenOr, "Gold and Silver as Money.
+. Il. Ouigg "What is Left of our Public Lands. y
Emily Huntington, "Household Science"
Ernest Whitney IRREGULARITIES OF American
Pronunciation"
Professor William Pepper, President of Univer.
sitv Of Pennsylvania, "a college education good
for all; what is best for those who can not get
it,
NJ. Y. Beach, "slayer of 430 Bears"
SA-Other contributors will be announced
hereafter The articles will cost many thous-
ands of dollars and appear in the Tribune only
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-12-06
PAPERS ON FARMING.

In addition to our regular and extremely able
agricultural department two pages week., Ihe
Tribune will print number of long and careful
" prepared articles on Particular Branches of
Farming, written by practical experts Farmers
who want to make money out of their farms
must read these special discussions in The Trib-
,,no
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-12-06
job Printing.

Merchants and others are hereby re-
minded that the New MEXICAN is pre-
pared to do their printing on short notice
and at reasonable rates. Much of the job
printing now going out of town should
come to the New MEXICAN office. There
in no better excuse for sending out of
town for printing than there sfor sending
away for groceries or clothing. Our mer-
chants should consider these things. The
New MEXICAN is acknowledged the lead
ing paper OF this section. The patronage
of the people will enable us to keep it so.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-12-06
Hayes, Grimes, Lee and Kerr, OF Penn

Hayes, Grimes, Lee and Kerr, OF Penn
sylvania.
Enrolled bills Kennedy, Townsend, o
Pennsylvania Moore, ofNew Hampshire
Kilgore and Williams.
Adjourned until Monday.
! CAPITAL NOTES.
The cabinet will hereafter meet on
Tuesdays and Fridays.
Mr.. Blaine, having recovered from his
attack of lumbago, resumed his duties to-
day.
The president yesterday sent to the SEN
ate several hundred nominations Of per-
sons appointed to office during the recess
OF congress. They were in the depart
ments OF state, justice, interior, war and
navy.
Sllcott was under bonds in the sum of
$4,000. This is, however. an indemnity
bond, given to the sergeant at arms, and
Leedom, who is himself bonded in the
sum of $4,000 is directly responsible for
the shortage. Leedom says Silcott could
have taken 100000 just as easily. Sill
colt was trusted employee who came
here from Ohio. He was appointed by
Leedom six years ago.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-12-06
Stanley Receives the Flag.

New York, Dec. 5.--A Herald commits
sioner has sent the following dispatch:
Nassau, Nov. 20, p. MI just met
Henry M. Stanley, Emin Pasha, Casati,
Lieut.. Stairs, Mr.. Jepson, DR.. Parker,
Nelson and Bonny and $50 men, women
and children.
Stanley is looking exceedingly hearty.
presented him with the American flag
with which was intrusted and it is now
flying from Stanley's tent. This great
explorers hair is quite white and his
moustache is iron gray. In conversation
with Emin, he told me that he did not
wish for any honors for what he has done.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-12-06
REST TRIBUNE EVER SEEN.

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A large number of desirable and novel pre-,
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These prizes will include q 800 Piano, SOY
Cabinet Organ, a $3.50 Solitaire Diamond, Tree
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Prizes are fully described in our new 20 page
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SOLDIERS STORIES.

The Tribune will also print, in addition to its
regular G. A. r. and S. of V. page, number OF
entertaining Stories OF Actual Experience IN the
War. not less than % in number each a page OF
The Tribune in length, by privates and officers
of the Union of a rank not higher than that OF
captain Veterans are invited to contribute TO
this series OF stories. Every tale accepted will
be paid for at regular newspaper rates. Prizes
$3.50, $3.50 and SIS will be paid for the best three
MANUSCRIPTS must be inclosed to ''Thc Tribune,
New York." and inscribed soldiers Depart