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The National tribune., 1891-06-25
NhIen Eatlsrr EIrea lhe Last shotl

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: We are hav-
ing an argument in regard to what battery
or section of battery fired the last shot of tho
war. Please give US the name of battery and
date of such actiOn.-THEODORE LIEB Co. L,
I43d NY. Scranton, Pa.
We will not undertake to answer our cor
respondents question. Doubtless some of our
readers can, and we submit il 70 th0m.-
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNEl
The National tribune., 1891-06-25
Yenk. Nerrons Non.

Send at once for full directions (seaedl FREE OF
Common Sense Home treatment will positively cure all
the effects OF imPOtency etc the only cure known
for VarcOcele. and certain method, mo- etecErlo
nonsense, stomach drugglmg. Address Al
BLUa PHARMACY Con Albion, Michigan.
The National tribune., 1891-06-25
boz nastened 10 Ernlaln.

Middle.aged Spinster (as tramp comes into
the yard What do you want here, anything
10 eatI
Tramp-What else should i want, madam /?
Did You think ! came TO offer proposal OF
marriage?
The National tribune., 1891-06-25

Read Better than a Pension" on page 2.
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Information Asked and Given.
An Unique BIT OF Work.

Capt. J. y. Ray, 1i0th Pa, Western Peni-
Tertiary, Allegheny, Pa. has published q map
Of the route and marches Of his regiment
throughout the war. He also gives the losses
sustained by the regiment, and the date Of each
camp occupied by the regiment during its
whole service. 1t is something unique in the
way Of war history. and may possibly suggest
to other comrades who kept diaries during their
term Of service, to follow the example Of Com
rade Ray, showing where their regiments were
at various times during their service The
10th Pa. was one Of the 900 fighting regi-
meuts " reported by Fox in his Regimental
Losses"
The National tribune., 1891-06-25

Read Better than a Pension /" on page p
The National tribune., 1891-06-25
Chain Cables.

William J. Thornton, an ex-sailOr Of the
United States Navy, Adiutant of GoIdwood
Post, II, Mobile, Ala, in answer to the inquiry
of - J. c." in the issue Of May Z, says that
chain cables were first used as q protection to
vessels two years before the action between the
vessels at Fort Jackson and St. Philip, in April,
1852. and their use in such manner was sug-
gested by Chief Engineer j. w. Moore, of the
u. S. S. Richmond.
The National tribune., 1891-06-25
AZ Mission Ridge.
The slst Corps was Changed.

Caleb Whitmore, 9th Ind, says that the an
swer to T. S. Gardner in an issue of June 4,
which speaks Of the Third Division, Twenty.
first Corps, commanded by Brig Gen. Thomas
J. Wood, was incorrect, and should have been
Fourth Corps, rs the Twenty-first was not in
the battle Of Mission Ridge That battle was
fought by the Fourth, Eleventh, Twelfth,
Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Corps, the Twenty
first Corps being at Knoxville at that time.
The writer's regiment was in Hazen's.-l The
Army of the Cumberland was divided into
three corps in January, 1868, the Fourteenth,
Twentieth, and Twenty first. In September,
1853, the Twenty-frst Corps was consolidated
with the Twentieth and constituted the Fourth
Corps.--EDIToR NATIONAL TRIBUNE.
About Col. Charles ZagOni.
Mai. W. u. Clayton, Bangor, Me-, wishes TO
know what became of Col. Charles Zagoui,
Chief OF Gen. FTemont's BOdy-guard, who led
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-20
THE HATCHET B URIED
A Truce Between Warning
Labor UniOnists.
The Federation Willing to
Affiliate With the X. of L.
Clarkson Says Elkins Was Always
Harrison Man.
Conrer Is Sure Rlaine VIII BE the
Nominee-John Hoey's Troubles
Settled General News
Gleanings.
wociated Press p1spatohes.


BrRMINeHAM, Ala, Dec. 19.-The labor
convention today adopted basis for an
agreement between the American Fed
Grafton of Labor and the knights OF La
Dor. 1t provides that the Knights OF
Labor shall revoke and issue no more
charters to local or national trade as
semblies, and in return the Federation
shall also revoke and issue no more
charters to mixed federal unions. The
Federation will recommend to the
affiliated unions that they urge
upon their members to become mem
bers of mixed assemblies.
The acceptance of these conditions
will necessarily obviate any future con-
1ict regarding the recognition of labels,
or in relation to suspended or expelled
members.
The convention non.concurred in the
proposition that the international union
shall issue a charter to local union
without first consulting the other affili-
ated organizations in that locality.
The boycott ON Milwaukee beer was
raised.
A resolution was adopted that the
struggle for the eight-hour day be re-
newed in '92, and that some affiliated
organization be chosen to make the
fight.
The convention then returned thanks
TO the local unions and adjourned.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-20
a Land Grabber Indicted.

SACRAMENTO, Dec. 19.-The Sacramen-
to grand jury has found an indictment
against E. o. Miller, OF Visalia, for sub
ornaton of perjury. Miller is one of
land ring accused of tying up state
school lands by means OF dummy appli-
cations, and is charged in the indict-
ment with having induced woman
employed in the state library, OF which
he is trustee, to make false affidavit to
secure forty acres of Lieu" lands for
him
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-20
A VALUABLE CONCESSION.
Americans Secure n Large Contract N
Nicaragua.

Americans Secure Large Contract N
Nicaragua.
SAN Francisco, Dec. 10. - Charles
Thornton, an American engineer who
has just returned from Nicaragua, Gays
that concession has been granted
number OF Americans by President Sa-
casa and the Nicaraguan government for
the construction of narrow-gauge rail-
road for freight service, from Mono
tombo, on Lake Managua, down the
valley of the Rio Grande river to Limos,
a total distance of 1877 miles. The road
will connect at Momotombo with the
narrow-gauge road that now runs from
Corinto, on the Pacific coast, to Mama
qua, the capital of Nicaragua. 1t is esti-
mated that the proposed route will be
800 miles shorter than the present
Panama route between San francisco
and New York, and at least
120 miles shorter than the proposed
route of the Nicaragua canal. Limos is
sixty miles from the mouth OF the Rio
Grande, which engineers believe can
readily be made navigable for deep
water steamers. In addition to the
building of the railroad and the open
ing of the bar of the Rio Grande, it is
required that line of steamers, to run
twice month between Rio Grande and
the United States, be maintained; that
custom houses and other buildings for
the use of the government, together
with telegraph and telegraph lines, be
constructed along the route of the pro-
posed road, and that the road be ade-
quately equipped for the expedition of
traffic. Part of the road will be COM
pleted and in operation within two
years. The contract specifies that the
road and other improvements must be
completed inside of five years.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-20
STREETS ANDSEWERS
Features of the City Engin-
eer's Annual Report.
What Has Been Done in the
Building Of Sewers.
Facts From the Superintendent of
Streets Report.
Development of the Inside Sewer Sys-
tem-streets Graded and Side
walks Laid-InterestinG
Statistics.

Yesterday afternoon City Engineer
Dockweiler completed his report OF the
operations of that branch of the munich
pal government. The report is very
comprehensive one, and contains facts
and figures of more than ordinary inter-
est to all citizens who take pride in the
growth and development of Los Angeles.
The past year has been notable one
in the sewer construction department.
During the past twelve months 6 lilo
miles OF main sewer have been laid un-
der the bond act, and 3.13 miles under
the Vrooman act. At the present time
there are 1914 miles of sewer construct
ed under the bond act, and 30.47 miles
of sewer built under the Vrooman act.
This makes a total of 1881 miles of
sewer within the corporate limits of the
city of Los Angeles.
The grading, graveling and curbing
of public streets done under the Vroo-
man act during 1891, covered 13l miles,
and Ito miles were graded by private
contract, and one half mile by the city.
The total expenditure on the above
work was 24,154. There were 80, $40 s
feet of sidewalk laid at cost of $3939, 20
under the Vrooman act, and 2902.2 lineal
feet of cement curb laid under the Vroo-
man act. During the same period g. 1873 feet
of zanjas were constructed. In paving,
5010 square feet of porphyry mac
adam was laid at cost of $SSS5.36,
and 1915 square feet of bitumi-
nous lime rock pavement. Un-
der private contract 1882 square
feet of bituminous lime rock paving was
laid, at an approximate cost OF 2S cents
per square foot. The total mileage of
graded and paved streets within the city
OF Los Angeles on December l, 1891, was
LOG miles, being an addition OF 3 $40
miles graded and paved during the past
year.
THE STREET sUPERINTENDENT's REPORT.
Street Superintendent Hutchinson, in
his annual report, sets forth that during
the past year he has issued 2S50 permits
for excavating on the public streets and
225 sidewalk permits. The total cost OF
maintenance of streets during the year
was as follows:
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-20
REPUBLICAN, CLUBs.
Preparing to Collect and Disseminate
Campaign Literature.

Preparing to Collect and Disseminate
Campaign Literature.
CHICAGO, Dec. ia meeting of the
presidents and secretaries of state Re-
publican league clubs was held this
morning. James S. Clarkson, president
OF the national Republican club, pre-
sided. The states of Illinois, Iowa,
Ohio. Indiana, Kansas, Nebraska and
Minnesota were represented. The meet
ing was Leld with closed doors, but it
was learned that the session was devoted
to matters pertaining to the dissemina-
ton OF literature during the next cam
paign. 1t is intended to make this an
unusually strong and prominent feature
of the campaign. One of the most inn
portant branches of it will be the collec-
ton of figures and statistics to prove
that prices since the Mckinley bill
passed are lower instead OF higher.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-20
CREOLE DEMOCRACY.
The Pro-Lottery Faction Completes Its
Ticket and Platform.

Ticket and Platform.
BATON ROUGE, Dec. 19.-The Demo
cratic state convention met this morn
ing and adopted the report of the com
mittee on resolutions. The platform
denounces the bolt of the antis as
threatening again to subject the state to
African rule; expresses the friendship
of the Democracy for the farmer and
laborer, and urges the abandonment of
the third party policy asks the contin.
uance OF federal aid for the Mississippi
river; reaffirms opposition to monopoly
and class legislation; lays the response
bility for the failure to settle the lottery
question by white primaries on the antis,
and empowers the new state central
committee to use every effort to bring
about IL settlement by such means at
some time in the future. The ticket
completed is as follows: For governor,
S. d. McEnery; lieutenant-governor
Robert G. icklife; secretary of state,
l.. f. Mason; treasurer, Gabriel Mon
tengue; superintendent of public in
struction, j. Fl. Calhoun; attorney gen
eral, e. w. Sutherlin; auditor, 0. B.
Steele.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-20
The Glendale Train Robbers.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 19.-It is stated that
the police have obtained another clue to
the Glendale express robbers, from the
notorious Jim Cummings, who is now
in the Jefferson City penitentiary for
similar offense. The robbery was COM
mitted by ex-convicts, led by Charles, a
notorious character who was only re-
Gently released from the Canon City
prison. The robbers are now supposed
to be in Colorado.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-20
COLT STAKES
Ordered Opened by the District Agri-
cultural Directors.

Ordered Opened by the District Agri-
cultural Directors.
The directors of the Los Angeles Agri-
cultural association met yesterday. R.
r. Brown presided, and the other di-
rectors present were E. 7. Wright,
George Kinds, j. G. Newton, Captain
Barrett and II. w. Helnsch.
The Arend band was secured for the
holiday races, beginning Christmas day.
Considerable other business was trans
acted in connection with the coming
race meeting. Captain Barrett was
added to the auditing committee.
1t was also decided to open colt stakes
for 1892 and 1898. The secretary was
authorized to have the conditions of the
stakes printed and distributed among
all breeders.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-20
The Clergy Called Upon to Explain.

We wish some of our good-natured,
benevolent preachers of Santa Ana
would arise and explain in their SER
mons why it is the Lord has ruch q
spite at the churches dedicated to Him
by His dearest followers. The storm
last week obliterated half the churches
in Los Angeles and San Bernardino
counties, but it never hurt school
house or place of learning, where in.
telligence is the rule and ignorance is
the exception. We are curious to un-
derstand this thing, and honestly want
the clergy to explain it. Could it be
possible that the mortgages are so large
on the churches that the Lord don't
feel like redeeming, or foreclosing, or is
it because the churches are so cheaply
built that the Lord shows his disgust at
the imposition. We honest free-think-
ers would like little light on the sub
ject.-[Santa Ana Standard.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-20
Acquitted But Not Cleared.

The Los Angeles Express defends
Dan Burns, the noted Republican
leader recently appointed by Governor
Markham police commissioner of San
Francisco. 1t says be was honorably
acquitted of the charge of embezzle-
ment when he was indicted. The fact
was he plead the statute OF limitations,
and laid the crime on mis- deputy, and
when his deputy was tried, he laid the
crime on Burns, and both got clear.
But they stole the money Just the same.
Rich men are rarely ever convicted of
crime in California, but the taint fol-
lows them to the grave.-[Santa Ana
Standard.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-20
THE RIO aRANDE WESTERN.
1t Is Almost Certain to BE Extended to
the Coast.


the Coast.
SAN Francisco, Dec. 19.-The state
ment is again made here that the Rio
Grande Western is contemplating the
extension of its line to this coast, and
that estimates are being made as to the
cost OF construction. The road now
touches the confines of Nevada, and the
legislature of that state has offered a
subsidy to line that will traverse the
state. An entrance into California over
the Sierras could be effected by way of
Beckwith pass. Rails are laid and
road graded through considerable por-
ton Of the pass, and it is stated that the
Rio Grande could acquire this property
without difficulty. From Beckwith
pass two routes to San Francisco are
feasible, one passing down the Sacra-
mento valley; the other following the
coast more closely. reaching tide water
Just north OF San Francisco.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-20
SWALLOWED LYE.
A Convicted Robber Escapes Serving
Second Term In san Quentin.

A Convicted Robber Escapes Serving a
Second Term In san Quentin.
RED BLUFF, CAL, Dec. 10. - Russ
Speegle was convicted in the superior
court this week of robbery, and was to
have received sentence this morning.
At O'Clock this morning he secured
can of concentrated lye and swallowed
about half a pound. His sufferings
were intense, and he remained con-
scious two hours and died at IL O'Clock.
He served a term OF eight years in San
Quentin for cattle stealing, and was re-
leased but two months ago. His last
escapade was reaching through window
of a saloon and grabbing the stakes in
dice game at Vina. He was about
25 years old, and unmarried.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-20
A Woman Scorned.

PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 19.-Mrs. Jo-
sephine Smith, 25 years old, this after
the Powellton station of the Pennsyl-
vania railroad. The police are unable
to discover the cause, but the supposi-
tion is that they had been intimate, and
that Hobbs was weary Of her. Mrs.
Smiths maiden name was Madison, and
she is the daughter of wealthy mill
owner OF this city.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-20
Rishops Amounted.

New YORK, Dec. 10. "A cable dispatch
from the Roman correspondent of the
Catholic News announces the appoint
ment of Rev. Ignatius F. Horstman of
Philadelphia, bishop of Cleveland; Rev.
Sebastian Messmer of Washington,
bishop of Green Bay, Wis, and Rev.
James Schwebach, vicar general OF La
Crosse, Wis, is promoted to that vacant
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-20
Judge Blodgett Will Resign.

CHICAGO, Dec. 19.-President Harrison
will probably be called on to fill another
vacancy on the federal bench, as Judge
BIodgett, OF the United States district
court. it is said will resign before long to
accept the presidency OF recently or
ganized life insurance company.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-20
Boodler Burners Virtu0us
Indignation.
He Demands q Full and Thor
Ough Investigation.
The Sacramento Grand jury Invited
to Wash His Linen.
A Convict Swallows Lye to Escape I'm
prisoment-An Enthusiastic Beet
Sugar Meeting at Anahein.
other Coast News.
Associated Press Dispatches.

SACRAMENTO, Dec. 19.-Assemblyman
Elwood Bruner has addressed vigorous
communication to District Attorney
Ryan of Sacramento county, urging
that the local grand jury institute a
full and thorough investigation of all
the charges against him. The commu-
nication scores Judge Wallace and sew
eral members OF the San Francisco
grand jury, which, together with Wal
lace's trial jury. he condemns as packed
for the purpose of convicting him, as
part of conspiracy.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-20
SPARKLERS SEIZED.
Thieves Grab $4,000 Worth of Dia-
monds-The Jewels Recovered.

SAN Francisco, Dec. 19.-Jesse Water
man, a young man employed by Sous
81 er Bros, wholesale jewellers, was
robbed of box containing $40, 600 worth
OF loose diamonds and other precious
stones this morning, bat the thieves
failed to get away with the gems.
Waterman had returned from the safe
deposit vaults where the jewels had
been kept over night, and as he was
ascending the stairs to the'frm's place
of business on Kearney street, he was
knocked down by rough looking young
fellow who seized the tin box which the
boy was carrying, and ran hastily down
the street accompanied by his COM
panion, who had apparently acted the
part of lookout. The boys cries
attracted attention and he was joined in
the pursuit by young man named An
drews. The thieves finding themselves
hard pressed, finally threw the box into
the street and made good their escape.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-20
ENTHUSIASTIC ANAaEIMERs.
Another Beet Sugar Meeting Splendid
Progress Reported.

PrOgress Reported.
ANAHEuI, Dec. 19.-Another enthusi-
astic meeting was held here this after
noon, the third Of the series, attended
by the farmers of the entire country
side. Probably.3000 acres will be sub
scribed before the end of the year. A
proposition has been made by the di-
rectors of the Stearns Rancho company,
looking to their subscribing 500 acres of
the company's land. The factory will
be located on the Stearns rancho, and
will enhance their land. 1t is thought
the directors will subscribe. This will
practically form corporation, az nearly
enough additional acres in sight are
promised for planting beets to start the
business going. A meeting is to be
held this evening at Garden Grove to
hear report of progress.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-20
A HARRISON MAN.
Stove Elkins for BeDpie First, Last and
All the Time.

6t6ye ElklnH Jpf bcBbio lTsts Aasb anu
All the Time.
CHICAGO, Dec. 19.-Chairman James
8. Clarkson of the Republican national
committee, this morning gave what he
alleged to be President Harrison's rea-
son for the appointment of Stephen B.
Elkins. The story as given by Clarkson
negatives the stories printed about
Elkins having been a Blaine man.
"Elkins has been Harrison man since
before the nomination of the president" :"
said Mr.. Clarkson, land had he at that
time had permanent residence he
would have been one OF the original mem
bers of the cabinet. Contrary to popular
belief, Elkins led the Harrison faction
at the convention, and be was the brains,
energy and electricity OF Harrison's sup
porters, and he carried with him the
promises made by Harrison. This may
look bit queer, but it is nevertheless
trua -
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-20
HOEY'S TROUBLE SETTLED.
Ills Wife Deeds Some Property to the
Adams Express Company.

Mls w 1Ib DeeON some properly TO the
Adams Express Company.
New YORK, Dec. 19.-The Adams Ex-
press company has made final settle
sment with John Hoey, its ex-president.
Hoey now has no further relations with
the company. The basis of settlement
is not known, those interested refusing
to say anything about it.
josephine Hoey, wife OF John Hoey,
the deposed president OF the Adams Ex-
press company, has transferred to the
president of the Adams Express COM
pany the lot and mansion at the south
west corner of Fifth avenue and Twenty
second street, subject to a mortgage of
$50, 600, for q nominal consideration.
The deed was recorded in the registers
office today. This ems to confirm the
report OF settlement between Hoey
and Adams Express company.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-20
AN Unfounded Renort

CHIcAao, Dec. 19.-In regard to the
reports from Nebraska that the tele-
graph operators on the Fremont, Elk
horn and Missouri valley road had been
directed to abandon the Order of Rail-
way Telegraphers, under penalty of be-
ing dismissed from the service, General
Manager Newman, of the Chicago and
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-20
A LAW COLLEGE.
A Southern California College of Law
Organized.

The most important educational an
nouncement has just been made of the
organization OF the Southern California
College of Law. An institution where
in is contemplated thorough in
struction in all branches of the law.
The enterprise has been created by the
Los Angeles Business college, assisted
by John w. Mitchell, who will be the
president OF the institution, and it will be
conducted in connection with the busi
ness college. The prospectus which has
just been issued indicates an able and
admirable plan of legal education. 1t
sets forth the need of such an institu-
ton in this section to students and
different classes OF persons. 1t claims
that the best qualified instructors for
such a college, are those who have
studied the law, been admitted to the
bar and have been and are still in sue
cessful practice, and for this reason the
faculty and roll of lecturers has been se
lected from the prominent able and active
members of the bench and bar. The
faculty and roll Of lecturers includes the
leading members OF the profession, and
is as follows:
LAW FACULTY.
Constitutional law, Judge Walter Van
Dyke; common and statute law, John
w. Mitchell chairman of faculty. !;
equity Jurisprudence, Judge James A..
Anderson; probate law (incuding wills,
descent and distribution of estates OF
decedents), Judge William H. Clark !;
the law, as illustrated by leading cases.
Judge A. w. Hutton; commercial law,
Edward E. Powers; criminal law, Judge
William A. Cheney; pleading, practice
and evidence, Judge Lucien Shaw; the
history and literature of the law and !,
medical jurisprudence, Frank H. How
ard.
SPECIAL LECTURES AND LECTURERS.
Advocacy, Stephen M. White; agents,
Henry Bleecker; attachment and gar
nishment, Judge VIM. P. Wade; bail
ments, Percy r. Wilson; contracts,
Cornelius F. Cronin; insolvency and
assignments, HI. w. Latham; inter-
national law, George FL. Smith; land
lord and tenant and fixtures and ease
ments, Judge J. Brousseau; mines and
mining, j. d. Bethune; municipal cor
porations, Judge J.W. Mckinley mort
cages and other liens on real property,
Sheldon Borden; negligence, Judge d.
P. Hatch; parliamentary law, r. F. Del
Vale; partnership, G.. Wiley Wells;
pleading and practice in the federal
courts, George j: Denis; private cor
porations, Judge John Haynes; receiv-
ers. John S. Mailman; riparian rights
and law of water in California, S. V.
Landt; stay laws-aws of exemption
and limitation, Judge t. K. Wilson;
torts and the measure of damages for
torts, Judge Alexander Campbell; uses
and trusts, M. l.. Graf.
The opening lecture will be delivered
January 9Th, and will be free. The sub
iect will be: The Study of the Law-Its
Definition and Origin, by John w.