Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-08-09
A RlOOdY Fight.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo-, Aug. Sat an open
air dance four miles from here last night a
bloody fight occurred between Cook Ash.
bridge and William and Joseph Hoover on
one side and Baxter Duliu, Lemsn Thomas
and Isaac Messick on the other. Knives
were used, and the three last named were
literally carved to pieces, two of them be-
ing reported dead and the other dying.
Ashbridge and Hoover were arrested.
The people in the ~neighborhood are greatly
excited over the event and threats Of lynch
ing are numerous.
A Triple Execution.
RALEIGH, Aug. 8.-The first triple exc
cu,ion in the State in seven years occurred
in Fayetteville to-day. Three men, all
convicted of murder, were hanged. They
we're James o. Howard, (white,) who
killed E. @. Blackman, a farmer, after
robbery; Tom Gee, (colored,l who cut to
pieces with an ok his white paramour,
Mary Hughes. and Tom Mcneil. who
killed his brother Simon. Neither of the
men made Q confession.
Lynchburg, Virginia, Mourns.
LYNcHBURa, Va, Aug. 8.-All the city
offices. banks and many business houses
are closed to-day In respect Of the memory
of Gen. Grant. Bells have been tolling
since 10 O'Clock. There were no other
demonstrations. The public Offices, Board
Of Trade, all the banks and most Of the
business houses were closed to-day during
the funeral hours. Many buildings are
draped in mourning.
Another Railroad Collision Ina Colo
RADIO.
CANON CRY, COL, Aug. S.-Two freight
trains, one q double-header, collieded at
1901 today near Parkdale. Engineer Cor
don is missing and was probably killed
and washed into the Arkansas river. Both
of the trains are complete wrecks. A mis-
take in interpreting orders was the cause.
Funeral TOIlings.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 8.-There was a
general suspension OF business in this
city to-day. As the last stroke Of 10
o'clock sounded from the dome Of indie
pendence Hall, the tolling of funeral
strokes began and continued in mono
tones at brief intervals until the hour OF
noon.
Louisville Memorial Services.
LOUISVILLE, KY, Aug. 8.-The bells on
the City Hall were tolled during the pro-
gress Of the funeral of General Grant.
This evening the memorial ervices will be
held, at which addresses will be delivered
by several Federal and ex.Confederstt
officers.
Two Mutilated Bodies Found.
Nevada, Mo-, Aug. 8.-Two dead bodies
with their throats cut from ear to ear were
found six miles from here to-day. A mar
and woman who were seen unloading the
bodies from a wagon last night are sus
pected of having committed the deed and q
posse OF citizens are in pursuit.
Chicago Obsequtes.
CHICAGO, Aug. 8.-The procession here
to-day in honor Of the obsequies Of Gen
Grant was very large and imposing, ani
witnessed by such multitudes Of people
that the business streets Of the city wert
practically impossible.
Grant Obsequies In Georgia.
ATLANTA, Ga, Aug. 8.-The church and
fire bells are toHing in honor of Genera.
Grants funeral. The colored men are
parading the streets, and services have
been held at the Capitol.
Hanged.
NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 8.-Richard John
son, (colored,) aged 90, was hanged to-
day at Vidalia for the murder of John
Simmons, tcolored,) on the 10th OF Novem'
Der last.
PlOrida's Respect TO Grant.
PENSACOLA, Fla, Aug. 8.-Business il
suspended. Flags are at half-mast and
bells tolled from oon till 2 P. M. in honor
OF General Grant.