Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-08-21
NlCs!i. DISPATCHES.
The Ku-Kiux 0utrages in Illinois.
A Railroad Accident i'm
New York.
ESPECIAL TO THE HERALD. |
EASTERN NEWS.
OutraEes In Illinois.

news from Franklin connty, the scene
of the outrages in Southern Illinois, is
that two men whose names are Sum-
mer have been found dead, who were
shot in the brush near Benton on Mon
day night One had died and been
buried and the other was found in the
woods, badly wounded. In addition
to these, John Moore, Milford Briefly
and man unknown have been ar
rested, all of them severely wounded.
Cantrell and Duckworth, heretofore
spoken of as mortally wounded, were
captured and are still living, so that
altogether, seven of the fourteen Ku-
Klux who were fired upon by the
Sheriff and his posse have been found,
wounded or dead How many more
will turn up in like condition is not
known. The fire of the Sherif's party
was effective.
1t has just transplred from semi
official source that the conference of
the Governor and States Attorney
Barr resulted in joint telegraphic re-
quest to the U. S. District Attorney
for the Southern District of Illinois,
the Hon. J. P. Venderston, who re-
sides in Vandalia, to visit Springfield,
and institute proceedings against the
Ku-Klux in Southern Illinois, and es-
pecially in Franklin county, under the
Ku-KluX laws of the United States.
Mr.. Vanderston has arrived at Spring
field and at once entered upon the
preparation of the necessary papers to
secure the arrest of the parties sus-
pected of Ku-Kluxing. The witness,
Mr.. Hogan, of Franklin county, who
is relied upon to furnish the names of
about one hundred of these gentlemen,
has been sent for and Will arrive to-
morrow. 1t is expected that war
rants will be issued and all the parties
arrested next week, and States Attor-
ney Barr says that as very few of them
will be able to give bail, they will no
doubt be lodged in Jail at Springfield.
The people of Williamson county are
following the example of those of
Franklin county in taking measures
for the suppression of outlawry. They
are organizing military companies
and taking other steps to compel obe-
dience to the laws. Arms will 60 for
ward from Springfield to Jackson to-
night to equip the militia.
Grand Races.
UTICA, N. Y, August 2Oth.--There
are three races to take place here to.
morrow. The first is for purse of
$4,000, to the 2:27 class, for which
there are ten entries; the second is for
purse of $4,000, for the 2:34 class, with
twelve entries, and the third is great
free for all race, for a purse of $1,000,
in which Lulu, American Girl and
Goldsmith Maid are entered. The as
ISOLATION also offers 1000 extra for
any horse beating Goldsmith Maids
famous time of 2:14. A splendid days
sport is certain. Pools tonight are
selling as follows: 2:27 class, Rains is
the favorite, at 500 to $50 on the
field; 2:34 class, Nora is the favorite,
at 500 to $50 on J. w. Hall; in the
free for all race, Goldsmith Maid is
slightly the favorite, at about 500 to
800 on Lulu.
COlOrett Convention.
RICHMOND, Va, August 2Oth.-The
Convention of colored men re-assem-
bled this morning. After reading
yesterdays proceedings, the Chairman
made few remarks, calling upon the
members to assist him in preserving
order. A resolution was offered that
each committee select its own Chair
man, which caused great havoc and
excitement. Some fifteen or twenty
members were on the floor at once.
The house finally became sufficiently
quiet for the Chairman to announce a
few committees, after which a men,
ber proceeded to read a set of resolu-
tions of exceeding great length. After
reading three or four lines, he was in
terrupted by several members, who
rose to points of order, claiming that
the resolution was not in the interest
of the colored people. A motion tore
fer the resolution to a committee was
adopted. The session tonight will be
protracted.
Produce.
CHICAGO, August Goth. of
wheat, 45,6S0 pounds; corn, 124, 4,067
pounds; hogs, S,24O pounds.
Duncan, sherman d Co.
NEW YORK, August Goth. 1t is
stated that the domestic creditors of
Duncan, Sherman & Co. are accepting
the proposition of 335 cents on the dol
lar made on Wednesday by w. B.
Duncan.
Railroad Accident.
MEcHANIcsvILLE, N. ", August