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Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-24
Negotiations for St, Thomas.

New YORK, Sept. ga Washington
special says: 1t is reported here that
the administration is considering the
advisability Of making overtures for the
acquisition of the island of st. Thomas
as naval station.
1t is understood that the negotiations
have reached point where the United
States has been given the refusal of the
island at about the same price offered in
1876, when President Johnson urged its
purchase. II this be true, President
Harrison will no doubt recommend in
his annual message to congress, next
December, a sufficient appropriation for
the purpose.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-24
CABLE FLASHES.

Trouble in the Italian cabinet is in
creasing in consequence of the dissen-
sion over fresh taxes.
The object of Henry NJ. Stanley's visit
to the king of Belgium. is to resign his
position as governor OF the state Of
Congo.
The PRONUNCIATION OF the Alsace-Lor-
raine passport decree, has produced an
easier feeling in commercial circles in
Berlin, quieting the vague war alarms
caused by the emperor's speech at
Erfurt.
The work of disinfecting Consuegra,
Spain, and clearing the town of the
wreckage, rubbish and filth left by the
food, is now 30 advanced that there is
no longer danger Of an epidemic there.
The inhabitants are now provided with
abundance of food. The mayor of Son
suegra puts the loss at 94S0 900.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-24
WORLDS FAIR PROGRESS.
Buildings Going Up Rapidly = FOreig
DeIegates Handsomely Entertained

Buildings Going Up Rapidly = Foreign
Delegates Handsomely Entertained.
Chicago, Sept. 23.-Work upon the
mine building of the worlds fair has
progressed so far that the first of the
trusses to support the immense central
arch, 120 feet high, were put in position
today, and the stars and stripes were
given to the breeze from it's top in hon.
or of the event. The placing of an or
namental staff upon the outer wall OF
the woman's building, will begin Mon
day.
The British, German and other foreign
commissioners now in the city have
about completed their investigations,
and the remainder OF their stay will be
given up to social courtesies. They were
dined at the Union League club by Di-
rector-General Davis today, and tonight
were taken to theater party by Direct
or Kohlsaat. Tomorrow they will be
entertained at Elmhurst, Vice-President
3ryan's country home.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-24
The Priester verein.

BUFFALO, Sept. 23.-Today's session
OF the priester verein was occupied with
debates as to the methods of electing
their officers. 1t is understood that a
letter was received from Archbishop
Elder, of Cincinnati, favoring the use Of
the German language to inculcate first
religious principles where German is
the common language of the family.
In the afternoon final session Of the
German-American Catholic Young Mems
association was held. The association
was reported as having fifty-three branch
societies, located mainly in Illinois,
Wisconsin and Iowa.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-24
MARINE DISASTERS.
The Loss of Vessels Reported from DIFF
ferent Parts of the World.

The Loss of Vessels Reported from Diff
ferent Parts of the World.
SAN FRANcIsoo, Sept. 23.-A dispatch
to the merchants exchange from Rio
Janeiro states that the American ship
Charles Pennis, Captain Edgett, has
been lost. The crew is reported to have
landed at Rio Janeiro. The vessel left
New York June 9th, loaded with coal
for Rosewood & Sons, this city.
PANAMA, Sept. 23.-The steamer Cali
iornia, bound from Liverpool to Colon,
was totally wrecked September 10th on
Oruba, one of the islands CT the Dutch
Antilles. The passengers and crew,
with the exception of the second engi-
neer, were saved. The mail was also
rescued.
LIVERPOOL, Sept. 2S.-The British
steamship Saxon Prince, from Huelva,
Spain, collided with and sunk the
steamship Lugar. There was no loss
of life.
LONDON, Sept. 2S.-The steamer Le-
panto, Captain Wise, at Antwerp from
New York, was struck by cyclone on
September 9TH and thrown on her ends.
The chief officer and seaman were
washed overheard and drowned.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-24
FROM CHICAGO,
A Los Angeles Man at His Old East
ern Home.

ern rome.
CHICAGO, Sept. 81. 1891.
The prospect of being instrumental in
influencing some of these eastern peo-
pie to become residents OF California in
the near future alone induced me to
leave the Pacific coast and come to this
city for few weeks Of business activity.
l knew this climate too we'll to be found
coming here for pleasure. The journey
hither, over the admirably equipped
and managed Santa Fe route, was in
deed enjoyable. Riding in comfort
able sleeping car the entire distance
fiom Los Angeles to Chicago, with no
changes, and reaching ones destination
in less than four days is "picnic"
rather than hardship, and the travel
ing public will certainly appreciate the
enterprise of the railroad company that
offers such excellent facilities for trans
continental journeyings. Chicago is not
the place to come for pleasure certain
ly not now. The weather is boiling hot,
night and day, and the thick, dark,
sooty atmosphere of this great
city intensifies the discomfort
of the SUMS fierce rays.
1t is as much as a Californian can do to
breathe the stuffy air at all, and ne is
apt to feel like dropping whatever he
has on his hands and taking the first
train for the land where there is always
pure air and plenty of it. / have already
met several Angeleflos who feel that way
and have 80 expressed themselves. But
1 am not here for my health, but for
purely business purposes, and if the eli
matte conditions of Chicago do not get
me down | shall accomplish something
that will be felt in California in the way
of increased immigration of home-seek-
ers to Gods country.
Though l have been here less than
week, and the torrid weather has par
TALLY paralyzed business effort, some
prelimin ary investigations convince me
that California stock is at premium in
this market. The feeling toward Califor-
MIA is exactly the reverse of what it was
two years ago when | was here. The
"effete east" 1 am told by those who
are in positions to know, was never so
deeply interested in California as now.
But l will be able to write more def
nitely concerning this important matter
little later on.
Chicago is a modern giant. Her
growth is something marvelous her
skv-scraping buildings are almost ludri-
crous; her river and slaughter houses
are odorous. She is city of palaces
and novels, of millionaires and paupers,
of grand boulevards and filthy alleys,
OF spacious parks and reeklng sloughs,
of reckless speculation and honest indus
try. She is everything little world
little as to territory, compared to the
space outside, but immense in her in
terests, her activities, her population,
her enterprises and her prospects.
RALPH E. HoYT.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-24
WITHOUT BLOODSHED
The Indian Lands Peaceably
Occupied.
No Collision Between Cowboys
and Negroes.
The Blacks Not Very Successful in
Getting Claims.
Trouble Experienced in Finding Section
stones "A Lively Scramble for
Town Lots-The Boomer Ex-
citement Subsiding.
Asaoclaled Press DISPATCHES.

GUTHRIE, o. T.. Sept. 23.-It tran
spires that the story of two negroes be-
ing killed at Dangston yesterday is false.
A couple of cowboys told negro that he
had better move, as they had killed
couple of negroes already. The fright
ened negro, fresh from Texas, spread the
story. A dozen other stories of the same
nature occupied the tongues OF every
body. Only tenderfeet believed them.
The rush was not accompanied
by single killing. The negro
colonists were not very successful
There is considerable trouble in find
ing section stones. The country was
SURVEYED seventeen years ago against
the wishes of the Indians, and the
stnoble red man" followed the surveyor
and dug up many section stones. A
courier from Tecumseh, the townsite OF
the lower county-seat, states that the
site was proclaimed open to settlers at
noon TODAY, Two thousand people
rushed in and claimed lots. There was
no disturbance. Chandler, the county
seat of the upper connty, will be opened
tomorrow. Troops are guarding the site
to prevent intrusion.
EXCITEMENT sUBsIDING.
The excitement here is subsiding. In
front of the land Office there is large
crowd waiting to file claims. Fully 10,-
900 people were in line when the office
opened this morning, and when the
door was opened the crowd made rush,
and for while it looked as though
there would be riot.
Revolvers were pulled, but the police
prevented further disturbance. con-
ductor on an incoming train said all the
roads leading to the city were filled
with wagons, horsemen and pedestrians
headed this way.
COWBOYS LIES.
CHICAGO, Sept. 23.-Adjutant General
McKeever, OF General Miles's staff, re-
ceived dispatch from Colonel Wade,
commandant at Fort Reno. today, say
ing everything is peaceful among the
boomers in the Cherokee strip.
General McKeever discredits the re-
port that serious trouble has oc-
CURED among the home-seekers
saving if anyone had been killed the
troops would have heard of it. "The
truth of the matter is," said he, "the
cowboys and other people down there
would rather lie than tell the truth, and
from them have no doubt the reports
of conflicts originated"
COMPLETED WITHOUT TROUBLE.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23.-Secretary No
BILE received telegram from Land In
spector Davis in Oklahoma, today, say
ing the opening of the new land was
completed without trouble.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-24
WASTE PAPER.
The January Receipts Cancelled by the
State Board of Examiners.

The January Receipts Cancelled by the
State Board of Examiners.
SACRAMENTO, Sept. 23.-In accordance
with the law passed by the last legisla-
ture, the state board of examiners this
morning cancelled what are known as
the January receipts, amounting to
$53, ,752. This was the sum stolen by
the late Arthur d. January, when dep
uty state treasurer, from moneys depos-
tied by various county treasurers for
convenience in making their settlements
with the state. The legislature of '85
passed an act reimbursing the county
treasurers for their losses, but the re-
ceipts have since been counted as cash
in making up the states account of
money in the treasury. This is now
done away with, as the receipts are not
worth the paper they were written upon.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-24
AsIATIC CHOLERA.
Its Ravages in Arabia-Danger of IL
transportation to America.

Its Ravages in Arabia-Danger of Its
transportation to America.
BosToN, Sept. 23.-Latest advices
from urkey in Asia to the health officer
at Boston states that cholera is spread
ing in the stricken districts. In one
day, July 21st, Mecca and Medina lost
4O5 of their population by the epidemic.
The English steamer Drewton, from AL
exandria, recently took on board sixty
eight bales of unwashed wool, bound for
New York, and 1880 bales aboard at
Tripoli, place affected by contagion,
which latter merchandise, although re-
ported not contaminated, originally
came from districts where cholera is
prev alent. The merchandise is thought
TO be bound for America, and the
health officers have been notified OF the
fack.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-24
rRANsCoNrINENTAL RATES.
The Western Traffic Association Make
Several Decisions.

CHICAGO, Sept. 23.-The Commission
ers of the Western Traffic association
gave out number OF decisions today,
among them being one setting forth
that the Atchison and Southern Pacific
have acted in violation of the presidents
agreement, in withdrawing the leather
traffic between California and Texas
from the jurisdiction of the Western
Traffic association, and that the rates
on such shipments should be at
once restored to the former basis.
Another decision authorizes the North
ern Pacific road to establish rate Of
so cents per 100 pounds on material for
the construction of merchant marine
vessels, from Pittsburg to Tacoma, with
the understanding that if the rate is
found to be applied on other material,
or is likely to involve similar reduced
rates to other Pacific coast points, the
tariff thus authorized shall be with
drawn,
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-24

Cleveland's Baking Pow
der leavens most because it
is richest in cream of tartar
and soda and contains the
most carbonic acid gas.
An even teaspoonful OF
Cleveland's will do as much
as a heaping teaspoonful
of others !. a large saving
on a years bakings. Cleve-
lands is perfectly whole,
some leavens most, and
leavens best.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-24
FROM THE ORIENT.
Asiatic Advices Per Steamer
to Vancouver.
Further RiOting Reported ON
the Yang-tse-Kiang.
A Mission and Property of Foreign
ers Burned at Ye Hang.
Two American War Ships Dispatched to
the Scene of the Trouble-A Ter
rible Epidemic of Dysen-
terry in JAPAN
Associated Press Dispatches.

oonOSAasSA 1Aob-SeNA~S9e
VANCOUVER, B. c., Sept. 23.-The
steamship Empress of China, from
Hong Kong, brings the following ad-
vices
]. A. Leonard, United States consul
general at Shanghai, telegraphed Adj
miral Belknap, September Sd: "a
Shanghai morning paper has telegram,
received last night, saying there was a
riot at Ye Hang, September I'd. The
mission and all the foreign property
were burned. No lives lost"
Admiral Belknap sent Immediately
the Alliance and Palos to the Yang Use.
A special to the Japan Mail of Septem-
Der Sd says: ga riot occurred at Ye
Hang yesterday. All the foreigners
property at the port was burned, but no
lives were lost. The foreign residents
are under arms"
In Oita prefecture, Japan, 5000 cases
of dysentery are reported, with 692
deaths.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-24
LABOR CONVENTION.
A Constitution for the Federation of Pa
cific Coast Unions Adopted.

Constitution for the Federation OF IA
cific Coast Unions Adopted.
SAN Francisco, Sept. 23.-Alfred
Thurman presided over the labor con-
vention today. The report of the COM
mittee on constitution and resolutions,
after declaring the purposes Vi the new
organization, provides that the fedora
ton shall meet in annual convention on
the third Monday in February, which
convention shall consist of an executive
board of seven members, four of whom
shall represent San Francisco county.
All central bodies affiliated desiring
either moral or financial assistance shall
notify the president Of the new organ
ization, who shall present the matter to
the executive board, who shall notify all
central bodies of the requests of those
seeking aid. 1t shall also be the duty of
subordinate councils to render necessary
aid.
The report was discussed seriatim,
and was amended so as to allow all
trades and labor unions to participate
in the formation of local federations. A
heated debate took place over the sec
tion providing that the income of the
federation should be arranged by tax
of $5 on each organization entering the
federation, and subsequent tax of 80
cents for the first 1000 members, and 25
cents for each additional 1000 or fraction
thereof. The section was finally adopt
ed as whole.
The constitution and preamble was
finally adopted as a whole.
President Thurman appointed Messrs.
Gallagher Rose and Tbbetts as "a COM
mittee to investigate the status of the
Pacific coast labor unions, in accordance
with the recommendation of the COM
mittee on constitution. Mr.. Rose is
delegate from the Los Angeles Council
of Labor.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-24
Russian Affairs.

ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. 23.-The min
lister of the interior drafted law pro-
viding for the transportation to Siberia
of all foreigners coming under the de-
cree of expulsion il their own countries
will chiefly affect Jews and Poles.
Strikes and riots are reported on the
Siberian railway, the workmen revolt
ing on account of bad food.
The Russian press advocates neutral
ity on the part of Russia on the Chinese
riot question.
The Novoe Vremya urges the govern
ment to take advantage of the disturbed
condition of affairs to strengthen its po-
sition in the extreme east.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-24
The Third Party KnooIxed Ont.

ATLANTA, Ga. Sept. 23.-This morn
ing, in the Georgia legislature, the much
mooted Ocala resolutions, as endorsed
by the Alliance and demanded by them
OF the next congress, were introduced
for the approval and endorsement of
that body. The resolutions were de-
feated by vote of 81 to SO. This is
somewhat OF a triumph over the third
party movement in this state.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-24
AIost woman Found.

SAN Francisco, Sept. 23.-A telegram
to the chief of police from San Geronimo
states that Mrs. Emily Hart Maillard,
who disappeared from her home at San
Anselmo, near San Rafael, September
lst, and for whose recovery reward of
$1,000 was offered, has been found there
in SLIGHTLY demented condition.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-24
PartiaI Recinrncitv.

CRY OF MEXICO, Sept. 23.-Well-in-
formed persons say the reciprocity
treaty between Mexico and the United
States will be only partial, as the ques-
ton of ores Will not be discussed, the
only subject for discussion being what
compensation Mexico shall give to the
United States for the free admission of
hides, sugar and coffee,
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-24
statuary for stanford.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23.-The collector
of customs of New York has been au-
thorized by the treasury department to
grant free entry to six cases of marble
statuary and marble bas-reliefs, intend
ed for the museum of Stanford universi-
ty, California, if on examination the ar
ticles are found to be works Of art.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-24
Major Bundx Buried.

BELoIr, Wis, Sept. 23.-The remains
of Major ]. M. Bundy arrived here at
noon and were taken to the First Con-
gregational church, where the funeral
was held. The remains were inferred
in the cemetery here.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-24
The Utah Commission.

CHICAGO, Sept. 23.-The Utah COM
mission, consisting of ex-senator Allin
Saunders, of Nebraska; General John J.
acClernand, of Illinois; Colonel g. O..
Godfrey, Of Iowa: Judge A. B. Williams.
Of Arkansas, and Lieutenant General r.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-24
IMPORTANT NOTICE.
Advertising That Pays-How to Make
Money.

Money.
On the sixth page of the HERALD ap-
pears list of classified advertisements
which should be read by every one.
Persons wanting situations, help, or
who wish to rent, buy or sell property,
will do we'll to advertise in these col
umns. Desirable opportunities for the
investment or borrowing of money
appear daily. Other features are cheap
eastern excursions, business chances,
educational cards, professional cards,
personal notices, special notices, ex-
change advertisements, stock for sale
and full record of the amusements Of
the city.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-24
OLA News from ohile.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23.-Capt. Schley,
comanding the Baltimore, in Chilean
waters, cabled the navy department
from Valparaiso yesterday as follows;
Everything is quiet. Balmaceda com
mitted suicide September 18th.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-24
The HARRISON Family.

LYNN, Mass, Sept. 23.-Mrs. Harrison,
accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs. Mckee,
arrived here this afternoon. They took
lunch at the residence of @. A. Coffin,
after which a reception was held.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-24
1NrERCEDING FOR MRS. MAYBR1cK
Prominent American Ladies' Praying for
Her Pardon.

Her Pardon.
BAR HARBoR, Me-, Sept. 23.-The case
of Mrs. Maybrick, accused of poisoning
her husband in England and sentenced
to penal servitude for life some time
ago, was brought to the attention of
Mrs. Blaine, and she, together with the
secretary, have become deeply interested
in it. Mrs. Blaine has been for many
months constantly in receipt of let
ters urging her to use her in
fluence with the secretary OF state to
induce him to communicate with Lord
Salisbury. About two weeks ago petit
ton for Mrs. Maybrick's pardon, signed
by Mrs. Harrison and the wives of mem
bers of the cabinet, was sent to Minister
Lincoln to be presented to the queen.
Secretary Blaine has postponed his
departure for Augusta until tomorrow.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-24

L. Robertson, of Indiana, held secret
session here today, and will continue to
discuss until Saturday, their annual re-
port to be submitted to the secretary of
the intarinr.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-24
sauara Marfhnnale.

HEALDsBURG, CAL, Sept. ga very
severe and dlong-continued shock Of earth
quake was felt in this city at 80 p. m.
today.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-24

tically decided to give California place
in his cabinet. The gentleman to whom
this honor will fall is M. M. Estee, of
San Francisco,
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-24
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria..

Wagon umbrellas, tents, etc., at Foy's sad
dlery house. 315 N. Los Angeles street.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-24

THE NEW ERA, No. Court street. Fine
wines and liquors. Ed Wenger, proprietor.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-24

Granula, the great health food, for sale by all
grocers. II. Jevne agent
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-24
A Place for Estee in the cabinet.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23.-The Post to-
day says: President Harrison has prac-
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-24
Cleveland's Baking Pow

For mineral waters cam on n. J. woollacott.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-24
CITY MATTERS.
A New Phase Of the School
Bond Muddle.
Proceedings of the Police and
Fire Commissioners.
A Decision On the 0utfall Sewer
Proposition.
The Mayor Severely Criticises Ex-Chief
of Police Davis = Matters Gath
cred Around the City
Hall.

1t was reported yesterday that Mrs.
Hughes and Mrs. Severance both claim
the right to the vacancy in the board of
education, and it was understood that
the ladies had resorted to the law, but
no instrument was filed up to the hour
of closing the court house.
The members of the board are now
afraid that their minutes are incorrect
under the rulings of the chairman, and
have sent the minutes to the city attor-
ney for his investigation. Taken all
around the affairs of this body are pretty
badly muddled.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1891-08-14
The Day in the Ohurches.

Next Sunday being August 18th, the
actual date of the battle to whose men,
DRY the noble structure on the hill is
reared, the services in all the churches
will be of a patriotic nature.
AT st. Peters church there will be
special services in the morning, at and
1890 o'clock, according to the usual
time. Extra music of an appropriate
character will constitute an important
part of each service. In the evening
there will be full choral service, with
sermon by Rev. Howard F. Hill, chap
lain of the Vermont National Guard.
At the Methodist church there will be
a service with sermon at the usual morn
ing hour. The evening service will be a
concert by the Sunday-school. The
church is to be finely decorated.
At the Baptist church there will be
only morning service, which will be of
an appropriate nature. The same will
be true of the services in the Second
Congregational church. These two last
named churches will unite in patriotic
service of popular character at the Sec
ond Congregational church at the usual
hour. Singing will be a special feature.
Short addresses will be made by the Rev.
Messrs. Marten and Seymour. 1t is ex-
pected also that two or more laymen
will address the meeting.
At the Old First church in the Center
village historical service will be held,
at 4:30 p. M, of which a more extended
notice is given under Bennington Centre
news. Prof. Squire's request to singers
should be kept in mind.