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Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-10
CHINESE ATROCITIES.
Wholesale Massacre of Christians in tn e
Flowery Kingdom.

FIowery Kingdom.
SAN Francisco, Dec. 9.-The Shanghai
Mercury publishes letter from its cor
respondent at Chung King, giving the
particulars of the massacre OF Chinese
Christians at Loong Tuy Tsin, by mem
bers of the Ko Loo Huy society, during
a celebration in honor of the society's
patron deity. After the celebration,
which lasted several days, the brother
hood consulted their joss as to whether
it would be safe to plunder the Christ
ians. The answer being in the affirma-
tive, the brotherhood made raid on a
number of well-to-do Christian families,
and carried off a lot of booty.
A few days later they made fresh
attack and massacred over twenty per-
sons. Nineteen bodies were counted in
the streets, and several are known to
have been cut in pieces and thrown into
the river. The mission buildings and
many others were burned and corpses
thrown into the flames.
On the following day the brotherhood
proceeded to another market town and
made an assault on the Christians, who
He'd and but one OF them was killed.
At Okyama, Japan, November 9th,
several railroad trucks conveying mate
rial for line in the course of construc-
ton, were overturned and twenty-six
persons killed or injured. er
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-10
REAPPORTIONMENT.
How the New Census VIII Affect Repre-
sentation in Congress.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-Dunnell, chair
man of the house committee on the
eleventh census, introduced in the house
today, a bill making reapportionments
of congressman under it. The bill pro-
vides that after March 3rd, next, the
house shall consist of 356 members.
The following states have an in
creased representation, as follows:
Alabama, l; Arkansas, 2; Califor-
MIA, l; Colorado, l; Georgia, l /; Illinois,
2; Kansas, l; Massachusetts, l Michi-
gan, |; Minnesota, 2; Missouri,
Nebraska, 3; New Jersey, l;
Oregon, 1; Pennsylvania, 2; Tennessee,
2; Texas, 2; Washington, l; Wiscon-
sin, l /; other states unchanged.
The bill is very like one introduced by
Frank. Of Missouri. The Dunnell bill
is understood to have been agreed to by
the Republican members of the census
committee. Among other features sim
liar to the Frank bill, is the provision
that members shall be elected by dis
tricts composed of contiguous territory,
and containing as nearly as practicable
an equal number OF inhabitants.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-10
THE NICARAGUA CANAL.
What Has Been Accomplished on tn
Big Ditch in the Past Year.

What Has Been Accomplished on the
Big Ditch in the Past Year.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-The annual re-
port of the Maritime Canal company, of
Nicaragua, covering the year ended
December /, 1890, shows that during
that time work has been prosecuted with
energy, and that great progress has been
made. The final plans and detailed sur
veys have been completed and verified.
Parts of the San Juanillo, Deseado, San
Francisco and other navigable streams
have been cleared of snags and other
distractions, and several miles of the
route of the channel has been grubbed
and made ready for dredging.
About 100000 cubic yards of the canal
has already been eXcavated, and several
miles of aqueduct to supply fresh noun
tain water to the company's headquar-
ters has been completed. Ten miles of
railroad, now under construction from
the Atlantic port to the divide, is now
practically completed. Very satisfac-
tory progress has been made on the
breakwater to protect the Atlantic har-
Dor from shifting sands.
During the year the company pur-
chased dredging plant at Panama, and
the greater part of it has been trans
ferred to Greytown. Great improve
ment in the hospital service was made
during the year. The very important
work of dredging the harbor Of San Juan
Del Norte has been energetically prose-
cuted. The health of the employees was
very good, and there were no deaths
from fever in the past three months.
Since the organization of the COM
pany TO- 145 shares OF capital stock have
most of which has been paid in. Since
organization the company has expended
for work and material $772, 1858 in cash,
and $2,000,000 of full paid capital stock,
and is obligated for 81 ,29S, 600 of it's first
mortgage bonds. The liabilities of the
company consist OF amounts still due un-
der the concessions. granted it, and the
81, ,298, 900 bonds above mentioned, and
cash liabilities not exceeding $4,000.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-10
PACIFIC BREEZES,
The Chinese Investigation at
San Francisco.
The Opium Vice Growing in
This Country.
Enormous Quantities of the Deadly
Drug Imported.
Wholesale Massacre of Christians in China.
More Pardons Granted By
Waterman.
Associated Press Dispatches.


SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 9.-Collector T.
G. Phelps was the principal witness be-
fore the congressional committee on i'm
migration today, and furnished some
statistics concerning the use of opium.
He stated that between July, 1888, and
November l, 1890, there had been i'm
ported, in round numbers, 10000
pounds of prepared smoking opium, the
duties on which approximated 81, ,76O,-
600. In the same period III 900 pounds
of crude opium had been imported. He
expressed the opinion that half as much
opium is smuggled in as comes through
the custom house. Opium smoking was
becoming common in many parts of the
country where formerly unknown, and
was even being used by children. Wit
ness said he wished to make the sugges-
ton that the importation of smoking
opium be absolutely prohibited. The
collector also testified as to the fraud
ulent immigration of Chinese. Two
members of the police force testified to
finding Cinnamon imprisoned at the
quarters of the Six Companies for fail
ure to paw debt
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-10
PURGING THE MAILS.
Wanamaker Refuses to Handle Mexican
Lottery Circulars.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9-It is stated at
the postoffice department that the mails
sent from Mexico into the United States
have recently been burdened with circu-
lars of Mexican lotteries, inclosed in
sealed envelopes, the corners of which
were clipped and postage paid at the
rate of one cent, which is permissible
under the laws of Mexico. Under the
laws of the United States the enclosure
of such circulars in sealed envelopes
would require them to be held for post
age, and refuse of admission to the mails
as printed matter. The postmaster
general has been in correspondence with
the director-general of posts of Mexico,
on this subject, and it has been agreed
that the lottery circulars referred to
shall no longer be carried in the mails
nor delivered to addresses in this
country.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-10
WASHINGTON NOTES.
The Cabinet Meets to Consider the
Financial Situation.

FlnancIai oltuatlOh.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-The cabinet
met today. 1t is understood that the
financial situation was the principal
question considered. The president and
others expressed satisfaction at the sue
cess of Secretary Windom's efforts
towards relieving the money stringency.
The bond offerings today footed up
$2,54S 600. All those at 1231s, aggre-
eating 81 ,S41 900, were accepted, neces-
stating disbursement of over $1,000
600.
The president has approved the joint
war to issue 1000 stand of arms to
Montana and Nebraska.
The Republican caucus committee to
frame coture rule for the senate, to-
day discussed various resolutions. 1t is
said their report will be ready in few
days.
The house committee on military
affairs has completed consideration OF
the army appropriation bill for the next
fiscal year. 1t appropriates $642, ,O39,
being $435, ,558 more than the appropria-
ton tor the current year. The most i'm
portant difference is an increase in the
appropriation for army transportation,
OF $25O,OO0.
The navy department has issued
orders for the shipment from the Wash
ington factory to the Mare Island navy
yard of two eight-inch guns for the
Charleston. These guns were not
finished at the time the Charleston was
put in commission, and fcur-inch guns
were substituted for them temporarily.
These four-inch guns are to be trans
ferred to the San Francisco to complete
her battery.
Two bills imposing tax upon com
pound lard have been reported without
recommendation by Senator Paddock
from the committee on agriculture. One
is the bill that passed the house last
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-10
A AGRICULTURAL Directors,

SACRAMENTO, Dec. Ex-Governor Wat
erman today appointed directors to fill
vacancies or expired terms in agricul-
tural districts Nos. l, 3, 4, 8, 10, Is,
%, 25. % and 20. The districts are
principally in the northern part OF the
state. The appointments in the south
ern portion are as follows: District %,
H. z. McKoon, San Diego county, vice
Harney, resigned; John Judson, San
Diego county, vice SELF term expired ;
District %, G. L. Joy and W. r. Tolle,
San Bernardino county, vice them
selves, terms expired.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-10
Another Batch of Pardons.

SACRAMENTO, Dec. Ex-Governor Water
man today granted pardons to William
ney, Thomas Watson and Levy Rose,
convicted of various crimes and sem
fenced to terms OF imprisonment ranging
from five hundred days to life imprison-
ment. He also commuted the sentence
of Hiram Miller, the murderer of DR..
Glenn, from life imprisonment to fifteen
years, and that of Michael j. Keffe, con-
victed Of murder in Tuolumne county,
from thirty-five years to seven years.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-10
The New L. p. Management.

New YORK, Dec. 9.-President Sidney
Dillon, of the Union Pacific, today is
sued an official order setting forth that
by the consent and direction of the
executive committee, 5. Il; H. Clark is,
until further orders, appointed general
manager in place of w. II. Holcomb,
resigned. All the departments of the
company are subject to his appointment.
Mr.. Clark issues an order appointing
Holcomb assistant general manager Of
the Union Pacific railways controlled
and operated lines, with headquarters at
Omaha. 1t is understood Mr.. Clark will
soon be elected vice-president.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-10
An Ex-Pugilist killed

DENVER, Dec. 9.-John P. Glow ,an ex-
puglist, was shot and killed in saloon
this morning, by Frank G. Marshall.
The men had some trouble over horse,
which Glow claimed Marshall had sold
him. This morning Marshall walked
into the saloon, where Glow and the bar
keeper were standing, and shot and
killed Glow. The bar-keeper shot at
Marshall three times, but without effect.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-10
in THE HOUSE,
A New Member From California Sworn
In-Grant's Remains, Etc.


WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-In the house to-
day Morrow, OF California, presented
the credentials of Thomas Geary, from
the First congressional district of Cali
fornia, to fill the vacancy occasioned by
the resignation of }. J. DeHaven. Geary
took the oath of Office.
The committee on appropriations re-
ported bill making deficiency appro-
priaton for public printing and binding.
Referred to the committee of the whole.
The same committee reported the forti-
5 fcation bill. Same order.
The house resumed consideration of
Plumb's resolution looking to the re-
moval of the remains of General U. S.
Grant to Arlington. After some discus
sion the resolution was defeated ; yeas.
90; nays, 153.
The house then proceeded to the dis
position Of public building measures.
Among the number of bills passed, were
one for Stockton, Cal, $75, 900; Port
land, Ore, $400,000; Kansas City,
$1,200,000.
Adjourned.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-10
THE HOUSE PosTMAsTERsHIP.
Montana Man to Succeed Wheat, Re
moved for Cause.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-The Republ-
can members of the house held short
caucus after adjournment today, to Sc
lect a postmaster to succeed Wheat.
Mr.. Carter, of Montana, secured seventy
three votes for his candidate, James w.
Hathaway, of Montana, against thirty
nine for the other four candidates-Ho
mer, of Massachusetts, at present post
master; Reed, of Minnesota, and Barnes
and Ralph, of Illinois. Hathaway is a
native of Ohio. He enlisted in the
1O5th Ohio regiment, and was perma-
nently disabled at the battle of Perry
vile, Kentucky. He removed to Mon
tana'at the close of the war, has held
several federal and county offices, and
is at present secretary of the Republican
state committee.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-10
Tho Thotis Coming South,

SAN Francisco, Dec. 9.-The Thetis,
for several days past, has been the
scene of considerable hurry and hustle.
She has been ordered to succeed the
Ranger as survey boat in the southern
coast waters, and will sail in few days
to be gone five months. Accompanying
the Thetis will be several persons des-
1gnated to make soundings and surveys
in the vicinity of Acapulco, to which
port the cutter will first proceed. The
repairs to the cruiser have not nearly
been completed.
The Charleston has gone to Mare
Island to change guns.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-10
A Strike of Switchmen.

OGDEN, Utah, Dec. 9.-Several days
ago the Union Pacific discharged three
men from the night force of switchmen
in the yards in this city. The result
was strike of the men last Sunday
The committee visited the general man
ager, but, receiving no satisfaction, the
entire force OF union and non-union men
have now gone out.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-10
Right of Way Secured.

SAN LUIS OBIsPo, Dec. 9.-The COM
mittee charged with procuring the right
of way for the railroad extension from
Santa Margarita to Elwood have practi-
cally concluded their labors in this county
having either procured deeds or agreed
upon the purchase with all interested.
The matter will be closed as soon as the
expected contribution from San Jose
is received
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-10
The American Sabbath.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 9.-The various
reports read at today's session of the
American Sabbath Union, showed en-
couraging progress of the work. Cor
responding Secretary Taylor reported
that there never had been such an
awakening to the necessity of observing
the Sabbath day as at present exists.
He spoke of the efforts being made to
have the worlds fair close on Sunday.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-10
Will Pull Forty PIows.

BENIcIA, Cal, Dec. GA trial was
made today of the new traction engine
built at the Benicia agricultural works.
1t is the largest in the world, weighing
about twenty tons. 1t will, it is
claimed. do the work of seventy horses,
over and above the power necessary for
propulsion, and is the only straw-burn-
ing machine made for plowing. The
machine, it is claimed, will pull forty
ploMs.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-10
The Arlington scorched.

SANTA BARBARA, Cal, Dec. 9.--The
roof OF the wing OF the Arlington hotel
in which the diningroom is situated,
caught fire this morning. A portion OF
the roof was burned and the dining
room damaged by water. The fire was
extinguished before it could reach the
main building. The loss is about 5000 /;
fully insured.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-10
A Corner Stone Laid,

UKIAH, Cal, Dec. 9.-The corner stone
of the Mendocino county insane asylum
was laid today, under the auspices OF the
grand lodge of Masons of California.
Governor Waterman and staff attended,
and the governor and M. d. Boruck
made speeches,
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-10
Confidence Restored.

SHASTA, CAL, Dec. 9.-The Lost Con-
fidence mine of Iron mountain, at this
place, today shipped to Denver, Colorado,
thirty-seven bars of silver bullion,
weighing one and three-quarter tons,
the proceeds of one months run.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-10
Pearson Bound Over.

SAN Diego, Cal, Dec. 9.-Deputy Con-
stable Pearson, who shot A. Haurz
Saturday night, was today bound over
in the sum of $40, 900 to await the action
of the grand jury.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-10
Miles's Nerve and Liver Pills

Act on n new Notwithstanding the liver
stomach and bowels through the nerres. A new
discovery. Dr. Miless pills speedily cure bill
iousncss bad taste, torpid liver, piles, constipa-
ton. Unequaled for men, women, children.
Smallest, mildest, surest! Fifty doses, 25 cts
Samples Free at l.. W. Ellis & Co.'S.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-10
The Spider,s Journey.

SAN FRANcIsco, Dec. 9.-Ike Weir, the
pugilist, arrived from the east today, en-
route to Australia, where he is matched
to fight Griffe.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-10

session. The other is the bill intro
duced in the senate at last session by
Dawes. Both provide for an importa-
tion tax, and the regulation of the man.
ufacture of compound lard.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-10
A Rare Opportunity.

Until after the holidays will make the finest
finished cabinet photographs, formerly ZOO, for
$500. All are invited to call and inspect
samples. F. q. SCHUMACHRR's Studio,
10Y N Spring street
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-10
Fell Down n Shaft.

NEVADA, CAL. Dec. 9.-Yesterday, at
the Washington mine, Chinaman fell
down the shaft from the 200 to the 400
foot level and was instantly killed.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-10
Ontario OraupeS.

ONTARIO, CAL, Dec. 9.-The first ship
ment of oranges was made today, being
small consignment to Salem, Oregon
for the holiday trade.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-10

ing to secure all the information possi-
BILE in regard to the condition and pros
poets of the prune crop in France during
the growing season.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-10
ROUGH ON COUGHS

For Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness, Sore Throat,
25c. ROUGH ON TOOTHACHE. Instant re-
lief. 15c.
ROUGH ON CORNs. Liquid, 15c. salve, l0c.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-10
Watching French Prunes.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 9.-In response
to the request of fruit-growers, the state
board of horticulture is now endeavol-
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-10
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

A MEET ING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS OF
IA the Be Iona IIarbor and Improvement Com
pany VIII be held at the company's Office, 1867
Requena street. Los Angeles, Cal, on Thursday,
increasing the capital stock of said corpora ton
from 5000 to $l,pOO00O BY order of the
Board OF Directors. GKORGEP. EAGLES.
-SO-weds-2mo Secretary.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-10

EucALYprA stimulates. but does not intoxi
cate.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-10

Every family should use EUcALYPrA.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-10
General Agent, Los Angelo

Telephone, 46S. P. 0. Box 1881, Station c.
Corner New North Main, Mission and Chavez
sts., opposite Maud, Weyse Co.'s warehouse.
11-1-6m
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-10

EXTRA PALE PILSENER, STANDARD, Err
LANCER and CULMBACHER BEERS of high
repute. Also brew the best PORTER and ALE
JACOB ADLOFF,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-31

SAVANNAH. Ga. May SO.-W. S. Hancock
Post of the Grand Army of the Republic
decorated the graves OF luion soldiers IN
the cemeteries around Savannah Today;
The closing Of the Government offices ana
the Grand Army exercises were the only
observances Of the day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-31
Why Birds Sing.

At the season Of cOurtship. when the
conditions of life arc most favorable.
vitality is at its maximum, and naturally
ii il then that the proficiency IN all kinds
of dancing antics, aerial and terrestrial,
appears greatest. and that melody attalns
ITS highest perfection. This applies chiefly
TO birds, but even among birds there are
exceptions. The love excitement IS
doubtless pleasurable to them, and 1t
takes the form in which keenly pleasure
bic emotions are habitually expressed.
although not infrequently with variations
due 10 the greater intensity of the feeling.
In some migrants the males arrive before
the females, and no sooner have they re-
covered from the effects of their journey
than they burst out into rapturOus sing
ing; these are not love strains, since the
females have not yet arrived and
pairing time IS perhaps month
distant; their singing merely expresses
their OVERLOOKING gladness.. The tor-
est at that season 10 vocal, not only
with the fine melody of the true song
sters, but with hoarse' cawings, piercing
cries. shrill dIets, noisy cbOruses, drum
mings, boomings, trllls, wood tappings-
every sound with which different Species
express the glad impulse; and BIRDS IKE
the parrot that only exert their powerful
voices in screamings-because they can do
no other then scream their loudest.
When courtship begins 1T has IN many
cases the effect of increasing the beau.
ty OF the performance, giving added
sweetness. nerve, and brilliance TO the
song, and freedom and grace to the ges
lures and motions. But, as have said
there are exceptions. Thus. some birds
that are good melodists at other times sing
in feeble, disjolnted manner durine
courtship. In Patagonia | found thai
several Of the birds with good yoices-ont
mocking-bird- like the robin al
home, autumn and winter songsters.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-31
THE TURF.
A Multitude at Morris Park-A Serious
Accident.
nav telerraph 10 the Dlspatch.l

NEW YORK. May 3O.-The opening races
AT Morris Park to-day were attended by an
enormous thrOng, estimated TO have con-
tanned fully 10000 persons.
First receive furlongs-Fordham won
Civil Service second, Timothy third. Time,
55'k.
Captain Wagner second, st. Charles third.
Time. 1874. .,
Third race-one mlle-Cyclone (7olt)
won Magnatc second, Cayuga third.
Tine, 1:41.
The great event of the day was the New
York Jockey Club handicap, for all ages,
az $3.50 each with $4,000 added one mile
and a quarter-Ienny won easily; Tristan
second, Cynosure third. Time, 2;O74. The
other starters were Lavinia, Belle, CorteZ,
umont, Tea Tray. Taragon, Badge, Mon
tieue, and Los Angeles.
Fifth receive furlOngs-Parolina won
lady May second. Woodcutter third. lime.
l:03H.
Sixth race-one mile-dead heat between
Hitter and Sam Woods; Manola thlrd.
fine. lag. The other starters were NOs-
burr. Drumstick, Royal Garter, The Bour-
non Pontico, Lotion, VIVID, Martina
colt. and Guy Gray. Sam Woods won.
Run of. Time, 1:44]1.
a
The races at Brighton Beach also brought
ant a great crowd to-day. The sport was
narred BY bad accident in the first race.
First race--three quarters OF a mile
Long Branch won; Insignia (col) second,
Little Jake third. Other starters: Little
barefoot. Khaftain. Mamie Hay, Lake
Yood. Repeat, Hearst, Gyda. Equality,
Dave s. Helmet, Gallus Dan, Gardner,
Mulligan, WIlfred Jay. Little Addie, Sum
Der, Cold Stream, and Franco. Time,
ll5lI.
Hearst. Gyda. and Gallus Dan collidedin
the back stretch and the three went down
in heap. Cullen, who rode Gallus Dan,
Owens on Hearst, and Barton on tIyda,
were all seriously injured, and it Is feared
the first two may die. The horse Hearst
died after he had been dragged from the
track. w.
Second race-one-half mile-Kitty t.
won; Leonavid second, Cascade third.
Time, sos. ,,
Third race-mile and one sixteenth-W.
DAILY won; Tanner second, Little jim third
Time, l:49.
Fourth race-seven eighths OF q mile
Faustina won; Centaur second, Johh Al
wood third. Time. 1850.
Fifth race--one mile-Shotover won
Tramp second, Supervisor third. lline'l'44'
THE EVENTS AT LAToNIA.
CINCINNATI, May 3O.-Latonia races.
First race-one mile-Rollin Howiey won
Salute second. Germanic third. lime
1:4594. ,-
Second race-one mile and a SIXTEENTH
Gunshot won; Mt. Lebanon second
Brookful third. Time. l.50.
Third race-one mile and sixteenth
Bonita won; New Castle second, Cataipa
third. Time, l:49@.
Fourth rsce--decoration handicap, one
mile and a quarter-Teuton won; hlne
Regent second. Glockner third lime
2:0s4.
Fifth race five furlongs - Woodoine
won; Ed Leonard second, Jeanerettc
third. Time, l:O3s{.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-31

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