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Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-31
PRICE FIVE CENTS.
GROVER GRAr1FIED.
Tho Extended Hospitality of California
P1eases Him.


NEW YORK, Dec. 30.-The president
elect has been touched and gratified by
the hearty invitation extended him and
his family to make visit to the Pacific
coast before assuming the duties of his
office in March, but there is slim
chance that he can favor the wishes of
California at the present time.
just now, am very sorry to cay, it
is practically. out OF the question to rin-
dertake what know would prove de-
lightful and instructive trip" remarked
Mr.. Cleveland. II don't see how can
possibly get away. My time will be fully
occupied here for the next two months"
It was learned from source very close
to the preeident-eect that he was over
whelmed with political engagements for
weeks ahead, chiefly covering important
consultations over cabinet places and
the line OF policy to be adopted in con-
gress. Then he has considerable busi-
ness to clear up which has been hanging
fire in bis law firm. He wants all these
decks cleared before he leaves for Wash
ington. He is, however, deeply inn
pressed with California's cordial invita-
tion, and will make every endeav9r to
accept 1t at 2 more ronvsnient sine,
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-31
AFFAIRS IN FRANCE.
A Boulangist Agent rrested for Causin
Thursday's Explosion.

A Boulangist Agent A rrested for Causing
Thursday's Explosion.
PARIS, Dec. 30.-M. Hulin, formerly
Boulangist agent, has been arrested
on suspicion of having caused the explo.
sion at the prefecture of police yester-
day. He is believed to have been the
agent of the remnant of the Boulangist
party and royalists.
Premier Ribot held conference to-
day with M. Loubet, minister OF the
interior, and M. Bourgeois, minister Of
justice, for the purpose OF discussing
measures to Illustrate the plans of organ
ization of the Socialists and Anarchists
for the purpose OF taking advantage of
the present political excitement to over
throw the present form of government.
Eclair says Louise Michel, the noted
female Anarchist, now in London, intends
to go to Chicago to spread Anarchist
propaganda.
M. Laur, member of the French cham
Der Of deputies, whose name has been
so prominently mentioned in the Pana-
ma scandal, threatens to bring action
for libel against ElTiempo, a newspaper
of this city, for printing a cable dispatch
announcing that the police had searched
his house for incriminating documents,
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-31
WANTS TIME TO THINK.
Senator Allison Declines TO Speak Abors
the Brussels Conferences

Senator Allison Declines TO Speak bout
the Brussels Conferences.
New YORK, Dec. 30-Senator Allison.
Secretary Hale and Mr.. Brown, repre-
sentatives of the United States at the
Brussels monetary conference, arrived
on the steamer Lain today. Speaking
OF the conference, Allison said little if
anything was accomplished, and he did
not care to say anything until he could
sit down and think it over. When
asked if he had been correctly reported
as saying unless the demands of the
United States on the silver question
were agreed to, Europe need not expect
any concessions on the tariff, he an
ewered: II cannot say anything now,
until | have had time to refresh my
memOry.o
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-31

THE UMBR|A MAKES PORT,
She Casts Her Anchor Off
Sandy Hook.
The Long Overdue Steamer Safe
in Port at Last.
A Broken Shaft Delayed Her just
One Week.
Anxiety for the Safety 81 the Vessel
and the Fate Of Those aboard
Dispslled-Passsngers
and Grow Well. 9H
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press. ~
New YoRK, Dec. SIS A. M.-ssUm-
bria" was the name the signal lights OF
q big two-funneled. three-masted
steamship flashed to the tower on Fire
island at midnight. Ii was indeed the
long overdue Cnnsrder, and the oper-
ator At the tower lost no time in eendipg
the news to this city. There was no
mistaking the big black hull She was
steaming directly for ssa15y Hook
leaving long white wake as her screw
drove her on towards her destination.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-31
RESULT OF PETITION.
A Lively Meat War in Prospect in s:
Francisco.

A Lively Meat War in Prospect in San
Francisco.
SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 30.-The Morn
lug Call states that there is prospect
of lively meat war in San Francisco,
as the result of the establishment of
Philip D. Armour's big stock yards and
slaughter house plant at Baden. The
South San Francisco slaughter house
men, who have controlled the San Fran
cisco meat trade for SO many years, do
not like the idea OF competition, and are
trying to make the retail butchers boy
cott Armour's establishments. Armour's
representative here, Thomas Newton,
declares that if boycott is attempted
his company will open retail butcher
shops all over the city, and will sell
meat at rates with which the other
butchers can not hope to compete.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-31
LOOKING FOR AN HE1REss.
A Fortune OF $4,000 Awaiting Miss
ing Young Woman.

n Oftune OF 030,OOO AWa1t1Dg m16e-
Ing Young Woman.
KANSAS Cry, Mo-, Dec. 30.-William
Moreland of Portland, Ore., came to
Kansas City this morning, looking for
Jennie Semonds, sometimes known as
Josie Earle and as Nellie Sherman,
who is heir to an estate of $50, 900, now
being held by the public administrators
in Portland. The woman was born in
Whitehall, ILL.,, 81 years ago. John
Brendle deserted his wife, disowned
the child and went west and settled in
Portland. Mrs. Brendle married John
Semcnds, and the child took his name.
Mrs. Semopds died 10 years ago, and
Brendle died recently in Portland, leav-
ing this estate. The estate is now held
by the administrator, and is claimed by
distant relatives. Moreland thinks Jen-
ME Semonds is the rightful heir. He
traced her to Omaha and to Hastings,
Neb., and thence she came to Kansas
City, two years ago.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-31
AFTER THB BANDITS.
United States Troops In Close Purs
of Mexican Outlaws.

United States Troops In Close Pursuit
of Mexican Outlaws.
SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Dec. 30.-United
States Marshal Paul Fricke has received
a telegram from Deputy Marshal Eu-
gene Yglesias, of Webb county, stating
that he had just received advices by
wire from Guerrero, Mex, that Sec
ond Lieutenant Hedakin, with a
troop of the Seventh cavalry and deputy
United States Marshal Hall and his
posse are in close pursuit of detach.
ment of Mexican bandits in Zapata
county. Texas, and that it is believed
they will overtake the gang soon.
CRY OF Mexico, Dec. 3O.-Governor
Reyes of the state of Nuevo Leon he's
telegraphed the government from Mon
terey, saying that there is no truth in
the report that General Garcia's troops
were defeated by bandits.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-31
Pedagoeues Ready to Go Home.

FRESNO, CAL, Dec. 3O.-The Teachers
association finished it's business today
and adjourned. Sessions were held this
morning aud the afternoon, and some of
the most prominent educators on the
coast read papers. Mrs. Sarah B.
Cooper of San Francisco spoke of the
kindergarten system, and Profs. David
8. Jordan and Melville B. Anderson of
Pslo Alto also made interesting talks.
The teachers were given drive through
the vineyards during the afternoon.
The convention was very successful and
the visitors we're satisfied with their
treatment. s@-'rv.-,-
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-31
AN OPERATORS BLpNDER

The Cause of Fatal Collision on the
Atlantic and Pacific.
FLAesTAFF, Ariz Dec. 30.-A collision
occurred three' miles east OF Ashfork on
the Atlantic and Pacific railroad. be-
tween two freight trains at 6 80 this
morning. The engineer OF the west
bound train, Thomas Prowlett, and
Fireman Dickinson were killed, and
Engineer Bugglin and the fireman OK
the eastbound train and two brakemen
were injured, none Of them seriously.
The accident was caused by the oper-
ator at Ashfork giving the eastbound
train wrong orders.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-31
FOR FAIR ELECTIONS.
The bject of the Industrial League
the South.

The bject of the Industrial League in
the South.
DALLAS, Tex, Dec. 30.-The News in
the morning will say that the startling
information has leaked out here that an
organization known as the Industrial
league is being extended throughout the
south and west for the purpose of pre-
venting, if necessary vi ct armis, unfair
elections. 1t had its origin in the belief
by the Peoples party leaders that they
were counted out in Georgia and Ala
bama. In Geogia they claim as many
as 5000 negresses in male attire voted
the Democratic ticket. The person who
impaired this information dec,ared that
the order was for a fair ballot ora revo-
luton, Fifty lodges have been or
ganized in Texas, one in Dallas.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-31
CHOLERA SPREADING.

Fresh Cases of the Disease in Hamburg
and the North Of France.
PARIS, Dec. 30.-Cholera continues to
spread in the north of France. In the
town OF Gravelines three deaths and one
new case were reported on Wednesday,
and three deaths on Thursday.
HAMBURG, Dec. 30.-Two fresh cases
of cholera and six deaths have been re-
po&ed here today. There have been
five deaths in Altoona and two in
Wandsbeck.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-31
RAILROAD TRAINMEN.

They Seem to Be Further from Fedora
tlon Than Ever.
CEDAR RAPIDS, Ia, Dec. 30.-Another
day has passed and the representatives
OF the railroad trainmen in session here
are no nearer an agreement than last
night. The committee appointed to
draft plan OF federation reported this
reorning in favor Of system of federa-
ton. The plan was discussed the entire
day, but no agreement was reached,
The leaders admit being in doubt as to
the outcome. Talk indicates less conf
dence in securing union than at first.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-31
More Homestead Pn,..r.-.

PITTssURG, Dec. Information has
been filed against several other persons
said to be Implicated in the alleged
poisoning at Homestead. The names
are NOT made public. 1t is merely said
they all belong to labor organizations
and are not strikers.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-31
No Battl. at San Juan.

FLAGSTAFF, Dec. S0.-The report Of .
battle on the San Juan placer field over
locations has not been confirmed here,
and if any fight occurred it is believed it
was in the gold fields below Bluff City,
~ this place is the nearest point to the
fields, and full report Of the trouble
would probably frat come here.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-31
Italy's Loss OF Revenue.

ROME, Dec. 3O.-Tne government
views with some alarm the American
restrictions on immigration. In the
fret place the traffic of going and re-
turning emigrants adds appreciably to
needed revenues of the government, but
the chief point is that many Italians,
having become wealthy, return to the
old country enlightened and better citi-
zens and enter profitable business which
yields large revenues to the govern
ment
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-31
BLEW OUT HIS BRAINS.

A Wealthy fowan Suicides at . San
Diego Eanitarinrn.
SAN Diego, Dec. 30.-News is received
of the suicide of j. M. Bacon, wealthy
resident of Sioux City, Ia, at sanita-
lri1m near here last night. Melancholia
was the cause. He lad been there
week. He got pistol from the night
watchman's satchel and blew out his
brains. Ffis son-in-law at Los Angeles
has been telegraphed for.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-31
Senator Colquitt and wife Dyinr.

ATLANTA, Ga, Dec. 30.-Senator Col
outfits condition is considered critical
by his doctors. He is confined to bed,
with one side paralyzed. In the next
room his wife lies paralyzed and her
mind is affected. She is not expected
to live many days.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-31
TOO EARLY YET.

Cleveland Will Not withdraw His Op-
position to Murphy.
NEW YoRK, Dec. 3O.-Notwithstand-
ing the strong pressure brought to bear
on Cleveland in hopes of getting him to
withdraw his opposition to Murphy, he
was az opposed to him as ever today.
"While opposed to Murphy" he said,
II am not in favor of anyone. It 10 too
early yet."
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-31
Not 9 ) UnasuaI s.lghf

aRRENygLIs, Ala, Dee 30 When !hs
9ltIzeaa arose this mor1iing theJ saw two
heoies aargiine from above the court
house steps. Last night the jailer was
caught by ruse by mob Of loo armed.
masked men, who opened the cells Of
John Lipp end Charles Kelly. the
alleged murderers of Tax Collector Arm
strong OF Butler county, took them ont
and hung them as above.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-31
A Fatal Duel.

BRUSSELS, Dec. 30.-Major Gillian of
the guards and Eugene Vanderbergen,
Krupp's resioent agent, fought duel in
a private garden on the Bois de la
Cambre, last night. Vanderbergen was
shot through the heart and died in
stantly. The difficulty was over
woman
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-31
Blaine : Little Bettsr.

WARRINGTON, Dec. 30.-Blaine passed
a restful night and the improvement in
bis condition continues. He is little
better this evening.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-31
A cyclone at Vera Cruz.

CITY OF MEXICO, DEC. 30--A cyclone
passed over Vera Ilu1 teagy causing
considerable dsmage to property. Four
lighters in the Harbor were. wrecked and
a considerable quantity OF goods lying
on the Wharves wsf destroyed.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-31
GiIrar Exnnnis

New YoRK, Dec. 3O.--By the steamer
Saefe tomorrow viii 90 to Europe 500,
600 ounces Of silver and $4,000 Mexican
dollars.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-31

Successful men secure fine tailoring
with pleasing fit from III. A. Gets, liz
West Third street.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-31

The family physician. Mrs. Helen r. shalters,
420 Walnut It,, Reading, Pa. states: "w Q al
ways use Ssdvatton Oil for what 1t is recon-
fsfls.v r.
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1891-1893, 1892-02-25
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.

Resolved, That we hail this confer
ence as the consunmation of per-
the sections of our common country.
The men who wore the gray and the
men who wore the blue were here to
extinguish the last smouldering en-
bers of civil war in the tears of JOY
of united and happy people, and
we agree to carry the Stars and
Stripes forward forever to the highest
point of national greatness"
The convention then took a re.
cess until 2 p. m.
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BAKER AGAIN ON TRIAL.
Mrs. Gilmer Testi6es Regarding the
Sensation at Abingdon.

ABINGDON, Va, Feb. %. In
the trial of Or. j. A. p. Baker.
charged with the murder of his wife
by poison, Mrs. Gilmer testified
that the doctor had told her that he
had prepared for his wife a capsule,
and told her to take it when he was
gone. if she felt nervous; that if shs
should take that capsule she would
60 to sleep and never awake again.
The witness was questioned con-
corning DR.. Bakers actions and ap-
pearance at the time Of his first
visit after his wife's death. She
objected to answering on the ground
that it would bring intamy and dis
grace on herself and shame to her
children. An hour was consumed
by counsel in discussing the privi-
leges of the witness. The fact was
divu'ged that the prosecution was
somewhat afraid Of this, their chief
witness.
After recess the presents that
DR.. Baker had given to Mrs. Gil
mer were brought in and identified
by her. She admitted the visit of
DR.. Baker himself to the Hotel
Fairmount, in Bristol; that DR..
Baker occupied a room near hers,
and that he was often in her room
while there.
The famous letters of Mrs. Gil
mer to the doctor were next pre-
sented. The defense objected to
their introduction and the court de
cided to examine them and adjourn
ed until tomorrow morning.
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Dots From Lenoir.

LENoIR, Feb, "a Special. -
1t is not often that Lenoir is sad
dened by two deaths in one night
as was the case on last Sunday
night. Miss Ida Munday, who was
IA years Of age and the only daugh-
ter Of Mr.. G. L. Munday, died after
a protracted sickness. The other
was an infant and the only child of
Mr.. j. L. Nelson
The loss Of $4,000 by fire at
Christmas has caused the town to
think of improving its fire depart.
ment. The present plan is to con
struct system of water-works ano
purchase a second and larger fire
engine.
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while the Third party men yelled
themselves hoarse. Weaver an.
pointed delegates from the body to
confer with the Third party COM
mittee. None of the North Caro-
lima delegates would agree to serve
on the committee. The result .f
the committee meeting will be a
call for Third party convention.
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A Serious Scandal From Chill.

New YORK, Feb. "a. A special
to the Herald from Valparaiso says
a new scandal duplicating United
States Counsel McCreary has crop
ped out The story is the sensa-
ton of the hour. Documents in the
case have just been made public.
They relate to alleged transactions
in exchange by Mr.. McCreary. 1t
is asserted that the bills sho v there
was bought and sold by him in De-
cember 1890, and in January and
February 1891, over 81 100000. 1t
is also alleged that he used infor-
nation which ne gained from official
sources in his dealings. 1t is ru-
mored that Lieutenant Harlow, the
worl Is fair commissioners is serious
ly mixed up the scandal, and that he
entered into sort of partnership
with McCreary in his late purchases
of bills. All documents in the af-
fair are now enroute to New York.
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A Lecture on Pythianism.

TARBoRo, n. c., Feb. "a
Special. DIR. J. A. Hodges, of
Fayetteville, captivated Tarboro
tonight in an address on Pythian-
ism. His audience was held spell
bound. The speaker has grand and
eloquent descriptive powers and is a
genuine orator. His powers were
shown to admirable advantage. l
dub him the "Depew ofNorth Caro-
lima
JAMES 3. LLOYD.
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THEIR CRYSTAL WEDDING.
The Elegant Reception of Mr.. and Mrs.
B. N. Duke,

DURHAM, Feb. 24.-[ Special. ]
No crystal gem Of highest polish
ever shone more brilliantly than
"rhe Terrace" the elegant home
of Mr.. and Mrs. B. n. Duke, did
this evening. The occasion was
the fifteenth anniversary of their
marriags,..of Mr.. and Mrs. Duke
their cryStal wedding. The beautiful
house was fascinating scene of
loveliness, brilliantly lighted by
electricity. and adorned with palms
and flowers at every nook and turn.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. N. Duke received
in the front parlor which was or
namented in pink; the second parlor
was decorated in yellow, and the
dining room in green and yellow.
The ladies assisting in receiving
we're: Mrs. B. L. Duke, Mrs
r. T.. L>on, Mrs. H. J.
Bass, Mrs. w. H. McCabe, Mrs
II. n. Snow, Mrs. j. w. Jones
Mrs. A. H. Stokes, Mrs. j. B
Cobb and Mrs. C G. Dula. Charm
ing music foated through the build
ing, and hundreds of friends wer'
ushered in to pay their respects an,
to congratulate the happy coupl
upon this occasion.
1t issthe greatest social even
Durham has had in some time
, The presents were very handsom
and costly.
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The Trial of Waightman Thompson.

The Trial Of Waightman Thompson.
SM1rHF1ELD, Feb. 25- Special
The jury has been empaneled in the
case Of State vs.. Waightman
Thompson; C. B. Aycoek and F. A.
Daniels of Goldsboro, and James
Pou, of Smith6eld, represent the
defendant. The State is represented
by Solicitor Pou, assisted by w. r.
Allen and w. T. Dortch of Colds.
boro. Thompson is charged with
killing Billy Pearsall, wife ard two
children, and burning their house
on December % in Wayne county
The case was moved to Johnston
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Belligerent Brutes and Not Gentlemen.

Belligerent Brutes and Not Gentlemen.
WILMINGToN, Penn, Feb. PA
fierce feud is raging at Westminster
college, here, between the freshmen
and sophomores. Several fierce en-
counters have occurred, during one
of which the sophomores captured
five freshmen and tied them hand
and foot They then took two Of
them out in the country and placed
them in smoke house, where they
remained for eight hours, and were
nearly frozen when found by far
mer. One of the others was thrust
into sewer and two were put into a
cellar, where they remained until
morning These men are now con-
fined to bed, suffering from bruises
and exposure. The faculty have or
dered the classes placed in Jail in 4
body and several arrests have been
made
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Senator Teller says that Colorado
Republicans do not favor Harrison
for President. He thinks free
coinage bill will pass the House
and Senate and that the President
will veto it.
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PrlCe Five Cents.

was appointed. The debate on tbs
Indian appropriation bill which was
slow and uninteresting continued
until 4:3O p. m. when the commit
tee arose and the House adjourned.
A Democratic caucus was announc-
ed for to morrow at 7:30 O'Clock.
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Raleigh N C., Thursday Morning February * 1902

for the safe deposit of earnings Of
the people and to facilitate exchange.
lhe land, including all the national
sources OF wealth, is the heritage of
all the people and should not be
monopoiized torother purposes;while
ALIEN OWNERSHIP OF LAND
should be prohibited all lands now
held by railroads and other corpo-
rations in excess Of their natural
needs and all lands now owned by
alelns should be reclaimed bv the
government and held for actual Set
tiers only. Transportation being
a means of exchange and public
necessity, the government should
OWN AND OPERATE THE RAILROADS
in the interests Of the people. The
telegraph and telephone, like the
postotfice system, being a necessity
for the transmission of news, should
be owned and operated by the gov
ernment IN the interests of the peo-
pie. We demand that the govern
ment issue
LEGAL TENDER NOTES
and pay the Union soldiers the diff
ference between the price of the de.
preciated money in which he was
paid and gold.