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Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-09-07

AND so that great bandit of the pla ms
is after all no desperate hero at all; but
when the "drop" was on him preferred
the prospect of San Quentin, or even
of gallows with cool indifference, as
compared with being desperately and
semi-nobly done to death and dying
with his boots on, while the forlorn
maiden whom he is alleged to have alb
Quoted might have wiped the death
damp from his brow and shed tear OF
sympathy over his fallen greatness.
These "holy terrors" are awful fellows
when they meet an unarmed man in the
dark by the stable door, where they can
shoot him down in cold blood from be-
hind safe retreat, and when there are
only women at hand to take the victims
part. But how terribly like ordinary
every.day clay they are when the pinch
comes that tries mems souls The fear
less man who looks death calmly in the
eye is scarce.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-09-07

Crookedness apparently has been going
on systematically for number of years.
Dana's salary varied from Sc, 900 to SIS, 600
per year. He has an elegant residence
in Brookline, but gentleman who is
we'll acquainted with him says he has no
bad habits and there were no entangling
alliances. He was seen in New York
City Wednesday afternoon. The gentle
man quoted above says the total
liabilities of the company will
exceed 100000, but hoped it
will not reach $1,000 600. just
before he left, Dana raised $4,000 or
more.
1t was learned this evening that the
case has been placed in the hands of the
police, and that tomorrow criminal pros
ecution will be commenced against Dana
on the charge OF embezzlement. 1t ia
thought there are sufficient grounds on
which to secure his extradition, should
he 90 to Canada, as it is generally sup.
posed that he has gone there. Dana is a
deacon in the Harvard Congregational
church, Brookline, and teacher in the
Sunday School. He has wife and five
children. His family deny all knowledge
of his whereabouts. The factory at Eas
Douglas will be shut down immedi ,tely
throwing between 200 and 800 employees
out of work. President Perkins say
Dana lost his money in unsuccessful
speculation.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-09-07
Foreign MI sceiIany.

LONDON, September 6.-Prof. Ruskin
is ill. The Prince of Monaco is dying.
SYDNEY, N. S. W., September 6.-The
Legislative Assembly has approved a
continuance for one year of the San Fran.
cisco mail contract.
QUEBEC, September cit is reported
that seventy men of Her Maiesty's ship
Bellerophon have deserted.
EDINBURG, September 6 The colliery
explosion yesterday resulted in the death
of fifty miners. Only fourteen of the
sixty-iour men at work were rescued
The scene of the disaster was Penicrick,
small town ten miles from this city.
ZANZIBAR, September captain
Wissman, with 400 men, has started for
Mawapwa to punish Bushiri for killing
Officer Nielson, of the East Africa Com
pany.
LONDON, September 6.-Heavy storms
are reported throughout Switzerland and
great damage has resulted. Many farm
houses were struck by lightning and
burned.
Cry OF MEXICO, via Galveston, Sep.
tember The Dairodel Hogan insists on
the illegibility of the Government of the
State of Coahuila and calls on the
Federal Government to GUST the Governor
OF that State, who, the journal says, is
very unpopular, and is rough IN
cultured soldier.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-09-07
DEACON DANA.
He Disappears and Leaves HIS
Company In the Soup.


BosToN, September Cit is stated on
the authority of President Perkins, of the
Douglas Axe Co., that the concern will 90
into insolvency soon. There are, it is
said, Irregularities in the accounts Of
Treasurer Denison D. Dana. His where
abouts are unknown. The company is
capitalized at 100000.
Dana's absence was discovered yester-
day while the directors we're waiting for
the opening of the meeting of the board.
A hasty examination of the accounts was
made and they were found to be in a
very bad state. President Perkins said /:
Mr.. Dana had been in the employ of
the company since boyhood and we have
not had occasion to suspect him. The
company has been going along success
fully, about fifty years, and its prosperity
has been unretarded."
When asked if he could give any idea
OF the present liabilities or condition of
the company, Mr.. Perkins replied No :;
we have not been able to approach any.
thing like definite view of the results
But we know that they must be bad,
judging by Dana's accounts that we have
examined thus far.'
Mr.. Moorfield Storey, who has been
placed in charge, said a petition of in
solvency would be filed tomorrow.
Experts were put to work on the books
today, and have discovered deficit.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-09-07

were ignorant Of the circumstance itself.
We had no idea that Ohio could be such
long suffering community. But when
we were told that this is For
aker's fourth gubernatorial canvass,
and that he had been already
beaten by Hoadley, we realized
the necessity OF referring to statisticians
and political almsnacs in the future. The
fact that Foraker has been once beaten
by Democratic candidate for Governor
at once and forever disposes of his claim
to political infallibility, and raises Camp
BELLS stock amazingly, in our opinion.
Then the Democratic platform in Ohio is
so far reaching, thorough and patriotic,
that we look for great results in the
Buckeye State. The gentleman who cor
rected our record as to Foraker kindly
left our other statements undisturbed.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-09-07

PASADENA has brought condemnation
suits against property holders at Alham-
bra and below that charming suburb Of
Los Angeles, for right of way for bel
outfall sewer pipe. The aim is to reach
the Pasadena sewer farm, which lies
somewhat to the south Of Alhambra and
east of Ramona. The case will become
a celebrated one, as it is likely to be
fought to the bitter end. 1t will be well
for the charming Grown of the Valley il
the cases do not get into the Federal
courts, where litigation is almost endless
To take case there, it is only necessary
to find a person interested in it who
claims allegiance to some foreign poten
tate. In 30 many defendants, there il
likely to be one such.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-09-07

BosToN, September 6.-Staley was re-
markably effective today until the
seventh inning, when three singles and
three doubles were made by Boston,
sending five men across the plate.
Clarkson pitched another of his fine
games and was finely supported. Score:
Boston, 5; Pittsourg, Q. Base hits:
Boston. 8; Pittsburg, 6. Errors: Boston,
2; Pittsburg, l. Batteries: Boston,
Clarkson and Camel; Pittsburg, Staley
and Carroll. Umpire, McQuade.
PHILADELPHIA, September 6. - The
Philadelphias made fewer hits than did
Cleveland today, but they were made at
the right time, Score: Philadelphia, 7;
Cleveland, f. Base bits: Philadelphia,
7; Cleveland, 10. Errors: Philadelphia,
5; Cleveland, 3. Batteries Philadel-
phia, Casey, Saunders and Cements;
Cleveland, Beatin, Sutcliffe and thinner.
Umpire, Lynch.
New York, September 6-The Indi-
annapolis team again defeated the
Champions this afternoon. The visitors
played good ball, while the Giants moved
about as if they were asleep. Score
New York, A. Indianapolis, 5. Base
hits: New York, Z; indianapolis, s.;
Errors: New York, I; Indianapolis, 3.
Batteries: New York, WEIGH and Brown {;
In! polls, Getzsin, Boyle and Daily.
UnfWre, Knight.
WASHINGTON, September 6.-No game {;
| rain.
BALTIMORE, September 6.-Baltimore,
8; st. Louis, 2.
COLUMBUS, September 6.-Columbus,
7; Louisville, 8.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-09-07
MAKING PROGRESS.
The Convention at santa Fe Get.
ting Down to Business,

SANTA FE, N. NJ, September 6.-The
State Constitutional Convention got
fairly down to business today and accom-
plished great deal of work. The Com
mittee on Elective Franchise made a
lengthy report. 1t provides that six
months residence in the State shall be
necessary before man can vote no re.
ligious test shall be required; no one
convicted OF crookedness in connection
with an election shall be qualified to
hold office; the secrecy OF the ballot
shall be inviolate, save in the case of
contested elections; general elections
shall be held every two wears.
The Committee on Congressional Re-
quirements and Taxation made a report.
1t is set forth, among other things, that
the State shall acknowledge all the Ter
ritory's debts except those incurred dur
ing the late war and known as militia
claims. 1t provides for the perfect toler-
alton of religious sentiments; that there
shall be no preference by law for any re-
ligious institution that the State may
tax lands held by an Indian who has
severed his tribal relations; that the
State shall establish a system of public
schools, open to all the children of New
Mexico alike, and free from sectarian
control. A minority report was submit
ted which approved the majority report,
except that clause relating to non-secta-
rian schools. The reports received were
sent to the calendar, to come up at some
future time. The committees reference
to the militia claims created great deal
OF comment. There are about $500, 900
worth of these claims outstanding and
many members of the convention are
large holders.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-09-07
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER I, ISIS
About Regarding streets.

The Board of Public Works desires to
meet property holders in regard to the
re- grading of Court House street, Bunker
Hill avenue and Hope street, in the City
Hall next Thursday at 10 a. m. Those
interested in the widening of Los Angeles
street will be heard by the board on
Wednesday at the same hour. This mat
ter of regarding streets is very serious
one. The streets referred to above have
all been graded once and paid for. Val
liable improvements have been made on
these streets on the basis of the estab-
iished grades. No change should be
made under such circumstances, except
ing in such cases as where paramount in
terests demand it, and then the changes
should be at the expense of the property
benefited by the changes, and not cent
should come out of the pockets OF those
who are not benefited. Where actual
damage is done. particularly where
OUTLAWS are made necessary to make i'm.
proved property conform to the new
grades, the owners should be compen-
stated for such expenses. And the judges
as to damages ought to be largely those
who own the property. 1t is all very
we'll for those who want the changes
made for their own benefit to prate about
the good it will do the others. This is
mainly q selfish world in business mat
ters, and those who are too glib in their
demonstrations that they are doing so
much good to their neighbors should be
well watched, or they will steal all in
sight. It is very fine to tell a man his
property will become available for bust
ness, but if it is expensively and well
improved for other purposes, such pros
pect of business is generally far off or of
dubious expediency. Besides, very often
q poor man has not the means to make
the necessary changes, his property will
ba ruined for residence purposes, in
dull times none will buy him out, and he
starves today while waiting for feast
Eve years hence. In the meantime some
schemer whose lot was not improved, or
who had money to take advantage of the
change, fattens at his neighbours expense.
It is reported that for Bunker Hill avenue,
which has been graded once, one plan of
regarding is already fixed upon, another
of more radical shape is in embryo; and
then to cap the climax of absurdity and
rascality, there is further scheme
on foot to cut First street
heavily at Bunker Hill, where the
other schemes here referred to raise the
grade of the pretty little avenue. Here
is taking the hoofs with the hide of the
property holders in this locality and
then grabbing the horns with the hoofs.
Gentlemen of the Council 60 little
slow in these destructive schemes of
yours and of your enterprising City
Engineer. Mayor Hazard will do we'll
to pass these schemes to second and
even third reading before he signs them.
There are many interests along those
streets that are in jeopardy for the bene-
fit of someone two or three miles
away.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-09-07
French Politics.

PARIS, September 6-The Temps says
the Government will not reply to Cen
eral Boulanger's demand for trial by
court martial.
The Government has consented to al
low the Project to receive the candidacy
of Boulanger and Rocheforte in Mont
martre and Beileville. THE Boulangists
are jubilant over the Government
change of front. considering it sign OF
vacillation: The Ferrists, on the other
hand, are furious. The endeavor to re.
store harmony threatens to jeopardizs
the Governments success in the election.
Thevenet, Minister of Justice, has
sent circular to the bishops of France
reminding them that tie clergy are pro-
hibitec by law from taking part in the
elections. The circular says the Govern
ment will unhesitatingly and vigorously
proceed against the ecclesiastics who
may overstep the lines enjoined under
all governments since the Concordat.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-09-07

WHEN Congress meets persistent and
vigorous work ought to be done for San
Pedro harbor. The new officials of the
Santa Fe railway system have declared
aloud that they intend to use all the in.
fuence they can bring to bear in favor o.
San Diego harbor. 1t will be our wisest
policy not to antagonize that movement
but to do all possible in the way of i'm
proving our own harbor, and of enlarg-
ing her commercial privileges. 1t is q
matter of vital Importance to this city
and to all the surrounding country.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-09-07

A RUMoR comes from MERGED to the
effect that the great irrigation system OF
that county, with $4,000 acres of land,
have been sold to foreign'syndicate. The
lands of all parts of the Golden State will
be much sought after, and for a long
time to come there will be steady en-
hancement in their values. We have
not begun yet to realize the many advan-
tages Of climate like ours, nor to meas
ure properly the value of the products Of
such soils. These foreign capitalists will
teach us many lessons in these respects.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-09-07
Who They Are.

WASHINGTON, September 6.-Alick
Palmer, of this District, today appointed
United States Consul at Dresden, is said
to be very intimate friend of Secretary
Blaine. Mr.. Palmer is very wealthy
resident here and halls from Illinois.
Thomas H. Anderson, today appointed
Minister Resident and Consul General
to Bolivia, is lawyer residing at Cam
bridge, Ohio, and at one time held the
office of Prosecuting Attorney Of Gurnsey
county.
Bernard G. Macauley, of New York,
appointed Consul at Managua, Nicara-
qua, is a son of General Dan Macauley,
ex-Mayor of Indianapolis, who is said to
be connected with the management and
construction of the proposed Nicaraguan
canal
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-09-07
THE SENATE IRRIGATORS.
They Arrive at Eel PasO-WatersO OF
the Rio l.Fande.

Ell PAso, Tex, September 6.-The
Senatorial Committee on Arid Lands ar
rived here from Tucson today. A great
deal of testimony relating to irrigation
in the Rio Grande valley was taken.
Seflor Escobsr, Mexican Consul at Ell
Paso, addressed the committee. He said
the Mexicans claimed prior right to the
water in the Rio Grande river, having
used it for 200 years. He urged that a
restriction be put upon the Americans,
30 that the Mexicans might receive a
sufficient supply to irrigate their lands.
The committee visited the proposed site
for the international dam.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-09-07
Exiles Sue for Damages.

GALVESTON, Texas, September g.
Charles M. Ferguson, ex-District Clerk
of Fort Bend county, and James R.
Davis, engaged as teacher in the public
schools of that county, both at the town
of Richmond, being two of the colored
men who were driven out OF the county
about year ago, and who have since
taken up their homes at Nashville,
Tenn, have instituted suit in the United
States Court against come forty odd
leading white citizens of Fort Bend
county for damages aggregating $780,
600. Ferguson owned good deal Of
property in the county which he had to
abandon, as well as his office.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-09-07
Our little revenue cutter in Boring re

Our little revenue cutter in Boring sea
is driving the seal poachers from our
preserves. The good work will be kept
up and our rights will be maintained. 1t
will be all the more easily done from the
fact that the Imperial Government of
Great Britain will be with us heart and
soul in all that is desirable to be done in
the premises. The interests of thou
sands are at stake in taking care Of the
seals, while the interests of the poachers
are confined to small number of people.
The fun of the business is that most of
the poachers are Americans under the
English flag.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-09-07
AN AWFUL HOLOCAUST.
Terrific Explosion and Fire
at Antwerp.
ACRES OF BURNING PETROLEUM
Three Hundred Persons Killed and
One Thousand Others Injured.
Heartrending Scenes.

Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD.
ANTWERP, September 6.-Dynamite ex-
ploded today in cartridge factory in the
vicinity of the Bourse, killing many per-
sons and doing much damage to prop
erty. Portions of the Bourse were struck
by burning fragments and set on fire,
causing panic In the building, which
was crowded.
The cartridge factory, where the de-
structive explosion took place today, is
situated behind the dock, upon which
millions of cartridges were being loaded.
1t was adjacent to petroleum stores and
two large Russian petroleum warehouses
were set on fire and are now burning.
Other stores are endangered. The po-
lice, gems d'armes and troops are assist
ing in the work of extingpishing the
flames. while the priests and sisters are
looking after the injured. The city is
enveloped in dense smoke.
Eighty thousand barrels of oil are
burning. Eighty persons were injured,
the majority of them workmen. Several
soldiers received injuries.
LATER; p. m.-The explosion &C.
Cured in the workshop, where old cart
ridges were being taken to pieces. Men
and women were actively at work break
ing them up, and $4,000 600 had
been partially broken. The fire
is still raging. and now covers
two acres. The flames shoot up
to an immense height. Amid the roar
Of the flames there is continuous sue
cession Of loud reports, supposed to be
from the ignition and explosion of pack
cts of cartridges. Beyond the Russian
tanks and Nobel's sheds there are nu-
merous houses burning Shipping at
the African and American docks is
in danger. The number of deaths
will reach 200. About 500 persons
were injured. The loss will be many
million francs. 1t will be impossible to
extinguish the flames in less than TWEEN.
| ty.four hours. Several vessels have beer
burned. Owing to the intense heat, the
| fremen are unable to approach nearer
than 100 yards.
The latest estimate is that there are
300 killed and 1000 wounded. The ex
plosions continue. At the American
docks all the ships have been saved
owing to the favorable direction of the
wind. The stained windows of the
cathedral are smashed, and it is feared
the steeple will collapse. The whole
vicinity is strewn with debris. The
soldiers of the garrison and large mum
ber of citizens are aiding the fremen
Many are dropping from exhaustion. The
scenes at the hospitals are heartrending
King Leopold has sent a telegram ex
pressing sympathy and asking for partic
ulars. The factory was condemned som.
time ago, but deputation of Parliamen
allowed work to continue in it. Much in
dignation is expressed at the deputa
ton.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-09-07

For the year that ended June 30th,
1889, there we're imported and exported
to and from the United States, nearly
twenty million tons of merchandise.
1t is estimated that there was paid in
freight on this amount of goods nearly
5000, 900, 900. American vessels carried
only IA per cent of this, and received
no more than that proportion of the
earnings. Our ship owners got $685..
100000, while foreigners were paid about
$170, 100000. Before the civil war oul
ships carried over 70 per cent. of the
exports and imports of the country.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-09-07
The London Strike.

LONDON, September 6.-Cardinal Man
ming, the Lord Mayor, the Bishop OF
London and Sir John Lubbock have
been comforting with the officials of the
dock companies and the shipping mer-
chants.
The Steam Navigation Company has
conceded to the strikers terms and in
creased the number of laborers at work
Shipwrights in the employ of the Will
liamsons at Workington, in Cumberland
have struck for an advance OF four shill-
ings weekly.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-09-07

THE fire at Antwerp is one of those
terrible diasters of modern times which
have more particularly marked the past
few decades. The spectacle of so, 900
barrels Of petroleum on fire must have
been frightful, and one can we'll imagine
that to control such flames would be
utterly impossible. Some very stringent
safeguards will be necessary in the
handling of dynamite, if any safety is to
be secured for life and property.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-09-07
mining stocks.

New YORK, September6 Caledonia B.
H., SO O5; Grown Point, SO 90; Colorado
Central, ST 90; Con. California and Viz.
ginia, 1922; Commonwealth, $500;
Deadwood Territory, $3.50; Eureka Con-
$500; Gould and Curry, $500; Hale
and Norcross, $40; Home Stake,
5000; Horn Silver, SIPS; Iron Silver,
$500; Mexican, $500; Mutual, 81 40
Ontario, $34 90; Ophir. "a 60; Plymouth,
$500; Savage, $2.15; Sierra Nevada,
$3.50; Ward Consolidated, $1.75; Yellow
Jacket, So. 10.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-09-07
Battle With TrampS.

PITTsBURG, September 6.-There was a
fight this afternoon between three tramps
and the crew of local freight train on
the Pennsylvania railway, at Wallis Sta.
ton, eighteen miles from this city. The
tramps refused to get off the train, and
the trainmen attempted to force them.
Foster Cox, brakeman, was shot and
fatally injured. Jesse Nicholas, another
brakeman, who attempted to rescue Cox,
was beaten over the head with the butt
end of revolver, and very seriously in
jured. The tramps escaped before assist
ance arrived.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-09-07
HELD AT BAY.
Officers Defend a Murderer From
Being Lynched.

WICHITA, Kan, September 6.-This
afternoon us the Sheriff of Butler county.
at Eldorado, was taking Robert Snyder,
who about month ago murdered his
wife and mother-in.law, to the Court
House for preliminary hearing, mob
formed and made rush for the prisoner
with the intention OF lynching him. A
number of deputies were with the Sheriff
and pitched battle ensued which resulted
disastrously for the lynchers. No one
was killed outright, but Snyder was
quite severely injured, being struck in
the shoulder with a bullet, and four Of
the mob we're injured, two of them
fatally. The Sheriff ran the prisoner
into the Court House, which was sur
rounded at late hour tonight by mob
threatening lynching. The officers pre-
serve resolute front.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-09-07
An Eye Kept on s.sooners.u

ST. PAUL, September Ga Ponce,
Press Pierre, Dakota, special says: Ord.
ers have been received here from the
Secretary Of the Interior by the Indian
agents and police across the river, to
watch for all intruders and arrest any.
one who attempts to enter upon the
Sioux reservation lands. A portion OF
the garrison from Fort Sully is stationed
here with strict orders to head off boom
ers and intruders.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-09-07
New Hallway Chartered.

ToPEKA, Kap., September 6-The St.
Louis, Kansas and Southwestern Rail-
way Company has filed a charter with
the Secretary of State. The line is to be
built from st. Louis in southerly direc-
ton through Missouri, Kansas, Indian
Territory and Texas to a point on the
Rio Grande river. The capital is fixed
at SIC, 100000.