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Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-11-13
TERRIBLE TRAGEDY.
An aged Couple Efurdered-Suicide {
the Murderer


the Murderer.
WENoNA (Ill.), November 12th-A most
blood curdling and atrocious murder was
committed here early this morning. The
city is in fever heat of excitement over
the murder of Peter Howe, a wealthy
banker, and wife, aged 73 and SO.
About half mile from the business part
of the city stands the Howe residence, a
large, two-s.ory frame structure. Here
lived the aged couple with one domestic.
At 6 o'clock this morning, as she came
down stairs, reflection from lamp she
carried shot through the open door OF Mr.
and Mrs. Howes bedroom revealed a
ghastly sight. The walls and bed clothes
were covered with blood. Lying on
coverlet was a car coupling pin, to which
adhered hair and clotted blood She ran
to communicate the terrible story to Irwin
Mr.. Howe's son-in-law. The latter at once
suspected Charles Burkhart of committing
the deed, and q watch was at once placed
on the rooms where he resided with his
wife, over grocery store in the principal
business block of the city.
THE MURDERER SUICIDES.
Burkhart was observed walking up and
down the hallway, apparently in great agi-
tation. 1t was not long until be discovered
that sentinels had been posted outside and
went into his bedroom and procured a
razor, and cut his throat from ear to ear,
and was a dead mao inside of five min
utes. His wife, who had been in an ad-
joining room, heard his dying means En-
tering the room, he requested her, as best
he could, to care for baby.
WHY HE DID IT.
The cause of this terrible deed is attrib-
uted to petty spite on the part of Burkhart
The domestic in the house, Sarah Richard
son, handsome lass of nineteen and Burk
hart's step daughter was often importuned
to come and live with him, but she refused
to do so, and he thought the Howes were
at the bottom of her objections. He there
fore concluded to murder them.
Some time during the early hours of The
morning he went out, secured ladder and
entered a second-story window, descend
ing to the room where the fearful crime
was committed. There was nothing taken
from the room, Burkhart's only desire be-
ing murder.
Peter Howe, the murdered man, had
been resident of Winona nearly thirty
years. He amassed fortune here of $780,
600. He was very charitable and possessed
spirit of philanthropy.
The Coroner this evening obtained g
statement from the domestic Sarah Rich
ardson. She said her stepfather, Burk-
hardt (the murderer), came to the house
last night. He did his fiendish work down
stairs, and then came to her room and told
her what he had done, and after an attempt
to ravish her left the house. She lay out
all night, not daring to give an alarm lest
he should waylay and murder her.
Apparently the assassins motive, aside
from revenge and liquor, was to enable his
stepdaughter to come into possession of a
sum of money promised her by the old
people provided she would stay with them
during their lifetime. 1t would seem that
the murderer had crazy idea that with
the girl once in possession OF this money it
would be an easy matter for him to Sc
cure it.
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HOME AFFAIRS.
A REPUBLICAN FORCED TO LEAVE
North CAROLINA.
An Insane Mans Terrible Deed
Murder and Suicide-The Next
House A Robbers Mistress.
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE REooED-uN1oN.
SENSIBLE TALK.
A Leading Democrat of the South Says
Something.

A Leading Democrat of the South Says
Something.
New YORK, November 12th.-A Charles
ton, S. c., special says; The News and
Courier published the opinions of thirty
County Chairmen on the situation One Of
the leading Democrats of the State created
sensation by saying:
|, for one, am getting tired of being
used as cat's-paw to rake chestnuts out of
the fire for the Northern politicians of New
York-Hewitt, Hill, Grant and stripe. For
twenty years or more these people have
been using us to serve their selfish ends.
The Solid South has been used as cats
paw bv them and the Solid South is
solidiied fool if it does not kick over the
traces. What would do? Why do this /:
| would have Convention of the Southern
States; let the Convention nectar discuss
the situation; let US say to the National
Republicans: We are tired of this thing
and we want to break through the traces.
Give US your assurance you will leave us
alone to manage our State affairs, and that
you give US decent Federal officials in the
South, and we will break up the Solid
South we will cut loose from Tammany
and County Democracy and all the rest of
it, and vote for the best man for President,
whether he be Republican or Democratic :"
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TELEGRAPHrC BREyiTlEs.

Chairman Barnum was somewhat iu-
proved yesterday
Mrs Jay Gould cannot. it is Thought.
live more than day or two.
Hon. Joseph Cham beriain arrived from
England yesterday and will be married to
Miss Endicott on Thursday.
Reid & Floods sore at San jose was
burglarized ON Sunday night OF $500 worth
of goods. Horners saloon was also robbed.
Several members of an organization in
Arkansas of the White Cap order are on
trial, charged with intimidating witnesses.
An infant was found yesterday on the
lake shore in Chicago. with its head sew
cred and carried Off There is no clue to the
murderer.
Charles Way, Chicago Chinese laundry
man, was shot in the head, probably fatally,
by disreputable woman yesterday. The
woman escaped
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I'm Brief. and to the Point.

Dyspepsia is dreadful Disordered liver
is misery. Indigestion is a foe to good na-
ture.
The human digestive apparatus is one of
the most complicated ard wonderful things
in existence. 1. is easily put out of order.
Greasy food, tough food, sloppy food, bsd
cookery, mental worry, late hours, irregn ar
habits, and many other things which ought
not to be, have made the American people
nation OF dyspepties.
But Green's August Flower has done a
wonderful work in reforming this sad husi-
ness and making the American people so
healthy that they can enjoy their meals
and be happy.
Remember: Nohappiness without heath.
But Green's August Flower brings health
and happiness to the dyspeptic. ASK your
druggist for bottle. Seye2ty-6Ye oents.
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THE KNIGHTS.
A Lively Time Expected at the Knights
of Labor Mee.iog,

INDIANAPOLIS, s7ovember I2th. = Great
numbers of Knights of Labor delegates to
the General Assembly are arriving in the
city to attend the session which begins to-
morrow. A lively time is expected, as it
is thought the opposition to General Master
Workman Powderly will develop strongly.
Owing to the distance, many District
Assemblies will not be represented. In
fact, it has never been possible to have a
really full attendance at any one of these
annual meetings. This years attendance
of from $50 to POO is all that the leaders
look for, but that number may prove suf-
fcent to make matters pretty lively.
Thomas Barry, Of Michigan, will be pres
ent as a delegate from the Axmakers'
Assembly, but whether he will be admitted
remains to be seen. He has been expelled
from the Executive Board, and his seat will
be contested on the ground that he is iu-
eligible because of such expulsion.
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THE yIRGINIAs.
Malone Declares That the Old Dominion
Went Republican.

WASHINGTON, November 12th.-Senator
Malone of Virginia and Senator Quay of
Pennsylvania, Chairman of the Republican
National Committee, have been in the city
for the past twenty-four hours. tits un-
derstood that Malone believes that it can
be shown that the Republicans have
actually carried Virginia, as well as West
Virginia, and that they have elected more
Congressman from the State than they are
credited with. 1t is upon this subject that
he is in conference with Mr. Quay.
Mr.. Quay and Mr.. Dudley called on Ma
hone this morning. and they got off to
themselves, away from danger of inter
ruption. They want to agree upon a plan
for the protection Of their interests in Vir-
ginia, and TO show that that State is not in
the ranks of the solid South.
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SUPREME COURT.
IN BANK
sAcnAMENro. November y,

SACRAMENTO, November u, 1888.
Court met at 10 A. NJ. Present, Sears, C. j.,
presiding; Sharpstein, j.; Paterson, j.; McFar-
land, j.. Woods, j.; SPENCER Clerk; Washburn
Bailiff.
20, ,422-People vs. McGrew-On motion of At
torney General Johnson, ordered that respond
ent be allowed to file points and authorities in
reply to appellant.
12,926-Estate of Decentralization of Davis to
dismiss appeal submitted. Motion granted
u 702-Doland vs. Newman ct al On motion
of Alexander and pursuant to stipulation, or
dered that appellant may be permitted to cor
rect certain errors in transcript.
20, 49l-Ex parte Newby, on habeas corpus
Application for writ of habeas corpus argued by
Cook for petitioner. Ordered that he be allowed
five days to file points and authorities, applica-
tion to be thereon submitted.
Adjourned until 10 A. NJ. tomorrow.
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CALIFORNIA CASES.
Decisions of the Interior Department In
California Land DISPUTES,


WASHINGTON, November 12th.-Acting
Secretary of the Interior, Hawkins, has af-
firmed the decision of the Land Commits
sioner in rejecting the application ofJasper
Green 10 make a soldiers additional home
stead entry to tract near Susanville, Cali
fornia.
He also affirms the decision holding for
the cancellation, as illegal, of the timber
culture entry of Samuel Sheldon to lots
two and three in section nineteen, San
Francisco
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A SAD END.
A Once Affiuent Californian Dies at Sea
Common Sailor.

WASHINGTON, November 18th h-The State
Department has received information from
Lisbon, Portugal, that on September 25th a
seaman named Matthew Arnold was lost
overheard from the American vessel Joseph
Baker. Arnold was formerly very wealthy
and lost his money in cattle-raising in
Texas. Arizona and California. Then in a
fit of desperation he shipped as a common
sailor. He was well known in California
and the Eastern States
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INDIAN POLITICS.
Alleged Assassination CT the Governor of
the Chickasaw Nation.

EVANSVILLE (Tex.), November 12sn.-
News was received this morning from
Ishmonigo, the capital OF the Chickasaw
Nation, that Governor Guy was assas-
sinated on Saturday night. Advice5 from
the Chickasaw Nation are that serious
trouble is brewing between the followers
of Governor Guy and his opponent Byrd
at the late election. The report of the as
sassipation is not vet confirmed
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THE GREAT VICTORY.
Blaine Addresses Briefly a Republican
Gathering in Maine.

AUGUSTA (Me.), November 12lh.-An i'm
mense gathering of Republicans from the
surrounding towns in Kennebec county
celebrated Harrison's election here tonight.
The procession halted in front of the
Blaine residence, where the veteran leader
made brief speech. He said: "Harri-
son and Morton carry into Office each of
them the triumph of the protective policy.
That is the feature of the victory that stirs
the whole nation" He alluded to the mig
taken idea that many persons had that the
spoils of office lend the principal import
ance to Presidential election, and gave
figures in support of the statement. The
present victory would be barren one if it
did not bring good results to the whole
country
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PROBABLY TRUE.

FoRr SMITH (Ark.), November 12th.-
The reported assassination of Governor Guy
is no more than was expected. as a num-
ber of attempts had been made upon his
life. United States officials leave here to-
night for the scene.
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HARRIsON's CHANCE.
Southerners Petitioning the President
Elect for q New Deal.

Elect for New Deal.
BIRMINGHAM ala }, November 12th.-A
paper is circulating here addressed to Gen
eral Harrison, reciting that now he has an
opportunity of making national admin
istration that will break all sectional lines
and result in a united country. He is
urged to appoint good officials in the South,
treatment. 1t is signed by the prominent
business men, irrespective of party.
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HARRIsoN's CABINET.
Blaine Said to be His Choice for Secreta,
of State

SPRINeFIELB (O), November I2th.-Col-
onel A. L. Conger, of Akron, the National
Republican Committeeman for Ohio. was
in the city yesterday on his way home from
Indianapolis. He said while in Indianap-
oils he had called upon General Harrison
and had some talk about the President,
elects Cabinet. Colonel Conger said James
G. Blaine wonld be offered the Secretary of
S'ateship, but General Harrison said he
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THE NEXT HOUSE.
The Only Question is as to the Size of the
Republican Majority.

WASHINGTON, November 12th.-All the
indications point to a Republican majority
of from five to seven in the next House.
There is still doubt about West Virginia
and California. The Democrats may have
elected Thompson in the First District of
California. This would reduce the major
ity, otherwise appearing TO be seven, to five
The Democrats claim from three to four in
West Virginia. They are given two in the
above estimate.
Breckenridge, of Kentucky, figures out
Republican maiority of from one to three.
There seems to be no room for doubt that
the Republicans will organize the House.
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THE BLOCKADE BROKEN.
TrainIoad of People to Leave Jackson
Vile for the North.

Vile for the North.
JACKSONVILLE, November 12th.-The new
cases of yellow fever to-day numbered
thirty, and the deaths three. The first
"locked- car" excursion train leaves here
for the North on Wednesday. About fifty
persons will make up the party. 1t will be
the first passenger train out of the city
without detention of passengers, tor nearly
three months.
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LOST HIS HEAD.
Shocking Accident From Careless Hand
ling of Dynamite,

BRADFORD (Pa.), November 12th-Chas.
Benson, Swede, who had charge of the
dynamite used in blasting rocks on the new
lumber road near Kettner, Pa, was throw
ing out the stuff to-day, when it exploded
and his head was blown off, Two Italians
were badly injured. Both men were found
several hundred feet away.
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LOOKING AHEAD.
Preliminary Arrangements for the Inau.
guration of President Uarrisan

guration Of President Harrison.
WASHINGTON, November 12th.-A. T.
Britton, well-known lawyer of this city,
has been designated by the Executive Com
mittee of the Republican National Com
mittee to take charge of the ceremonies
attending the Inauguration of President
Harrison. He has been authorized also to
appoint all necessary officers and commit
tees to look after the work.
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Northwestern express car robber, was ar
rested to-day. Twelve hundred dollars,
dynamite cartridges and several pistols
were found on her. Bunch" is hidden
on Honey Island, aud an armed force is
after him.
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FINEST IN THE WORLD.

Chicago's Proposed Equestrian Statue of
General Grant.
CHICAGO, November 12th-Potter Pal
mer, General VIM. E. Strong and E. T.
Taylor returned from Cincinnati this
morning having completed the inspection
of Sculptor Rebisso's study of model for
an equestrian statue of General Grant, TO be
erected in Lincoln Park II have seen
most of the equestrian statues in every
country" said Mr., Palmer, 'but | think
this, when completed, will be the most
magnificent in the world"
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WANT MORE TINE.

The Indiana Republican JolIification
Postponed.
INDIANAPOLIS, November 18th. = The
State ratification meeting, fixed to take
place on Wednesday night, was postponed
by Chairman Huston and other members
OF the Committee on Arrangements until
Saturday. Complaints reached the COM
mittee to-day from the interior and from
the railroad companies that Wednesday did
not afford them sufficient time in which to
prepare for and participate in big State
demonstration, such as the committee had
in view.
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4 ID.
Potter and John G. Calhoun were on the
list as having failed to pay taxes on their
property in various parts of the city. How
ever, these men paid up Immediately upon
receiving notice that the property was to be
publicly sold.
he Late Mrs. Stewards Lawyers.
New 9oRK, November 2th.-In the pros
ecution of the suit against Henry Hilton
for alleged irregularities in connection with
the estate of J. 7. Stewart, an expert ac-
countant TO day swore that in his examina-
ton of the dead woman's accounts he
found lawyers bills for $156,000 for estab-
fishing Mrs. Ste warts rights to her hus-
bands property. Among the lawyers men
toned were Roscoe Conkling and William
III. Evarts.
An Insane Mans Terrible Deed.
CENTRAL1A (Ill), November 12th.-Dur-
ing family quarrel this afternoon George
Bridenbaker, farmer, residing four miles
northwest of her, became crazed and shot
his wife and two children. Mrs. Briden-
baker received dangerous wound in the
abdomen aud will die. The little daughter
Of the frerZied man received one of the
bullets in her arm, which was badly shat
tered, and her son received an ugly wound.
The Fatal Gas-Jet.
CHICAGO, November 18th. "A Young
couple registered last night at the Farwell
House as Charles Paulen and wife oil
Milwaukee. AT noon to-day, upon break
ing open the door, the man was found
dead and the woman unconscious 1t is
not known whether the gas was allowed
to escape With suicidal intent or through
ignorance.
Backwoods Society Resumes Business.
:
reported that Buck McComb and Fulton
French were shot down while riding
through the woods near Lancaster, Ky
French was the leader of the French fac.
ton in the French Eversol feud, and Nc
Comb was one of his friends. Their assail-
ants are supposed to have been in ambush
and have escaped.
Morrison on Clevelaud's Policy.
PITTsBuRG, November 12th.-William r
Morrison passed through the city last night
| He says the reason that Cleveland was de-
| feated was that the President did not give
| the farmers as much show as was expected
| Another was, he should have sprung the
| tariff reduction early in his Administration
| instead of waiting till near its close.
The Cocks of the Walk just Now.
BUFFALO IN. W, November 12th.-Th.
Republicans tonight celebrate their victor,
| by the greatest demonstration ever seen ii
| western New York. 1t even surpassed tina
of the night after Cleveland's election
Clubs from every town, village and hamle
in the county paraded. Each man wa.
provided with tin horn and a rooster.
The Railroad Hen in Council.
ST. LOUIS, November 12th.-The meetin,
| of the Transcontinental Association called
for to-day had an informal session, but nj
business was transacted in consequence o
the non arrival of the representatives of thu
Northern Pacific and Denver and Ri,
Grande roads. These gentlemen are ex
pected tomorrow.
| A Gut in Freights.
| New YORK, November 12th.-The New
York Central has cut the west bound rate
| to Chicago to % cents per 100 pounds 70
The first three classes. The other classe
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had understood Blaine did not want it, and
if rendered would be refused. Conger said
he was certain that General Lew Wallace
would be Secretary of War.
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SHE WAS LOADED.

How the Paramour of q Noted Train
Robber Planned Out.
NEW ORLEANS, November 12th.-Mrs.
Gerald, mistress of Bunch y Gerald, the
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A TELEPHONE DECISION.
7 AELEf HUNE DENIsIUN'
| The Bell Telephone People Receive a
Serious Setback.

WASHINGTON, November 12tb-Tbe Su-
preme Court has rendered decision in the
Bell Telephone case, reversing the decision
of the lower Court upon the demurrer, and
deciding that the United States Government
has the right to bring suits in the Courts to
test the validity of the patent and to de.
termine the question of priority of the in
vention and the charge of fraud in obtaining
the patent.
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ESPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE RBooED-UNron.l
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Negligent OanitalIsts

New YORK, November 18th. = Large
blocks of city property were advertised to
be sold at auction this morning for unpaid
taxes. The names of Ward McAllister,
John ]. Astor. Pierre Borillard, Orlando B.
Potter and John G. Calhoun were on the
list as having failed to pay taxes on their
ever, these men paid up Immediately upon
receiving notice that the property was to be
publicly sold
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sUpnKIoK couRr.

Department One-Armstrong, Judge.
MONDAY, November IL, 1883.
Bridget Carrick VS.. William Carrick-Decree
of divorce granted.
Department Two-yan Fleet, Judge.
MONDAY, November u. 1885
Albert NJ. johnson VS.. C. Observation-Disclosures
for plaintiff.
Abbie L. Bernhard vs. C. Bernhard-Decree of
divorce granted.
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Riboosene.. cents per dozen
Arrasene. IA cents per dozen
Chenille, No. 2...............20 cents per dozen
Chenille and Tinse Cord cents 1e pe5 aS' vaed 165
Gold Thread for couching.. .124 cts. bunch
Sappho Cord d..................35 Is cents per bunch
Ilnsei, all colors. cents per ball
Plush Flowers for Applique123 cents to 81
Pin Cushions...........20, 25, 35 and so cents
Moulin for Spanish work. ...Sa cents per bail
Wash Embroidery Silks...4 cents per skein
Rope Silk.-....., .............5 cents per sllein
Filloselle..............."......2 cents per skein
embroidery Cotton.........7 cents per dozen
Embroidery Cotton, fast colors 20c dozen
Flourishing Thread Qinen, in cents per
colors) )'.....-. .................". skein.
Full line of zephyrs, 2, and cents per
folo. ounce.
Pompons in all the new 20. so, 60, and 75
shades....... cents, 81, 81 25
Fancy Fringes.. ..35 so, 60, rs cts, 81 per yard
Towel Rings, oak, ebony, cherry OK oorts
and mahogany. ny...............-.-....
Suspender Mountings. 10, 81 25
Plain and fancy scrims 25 80; 50 and ID 75 Is
Embroidery Hoops. ..12l, 15 20 and 25 cents
Metal Ornaments Kettles, %, 35, 40,
Drums, Bells, Barjos, Cres- so, 60 and
cents, Umbrellas, Lanterns, S5 cents
Hats, Acorns. s..,....,",."..".... per dozen
Knitting Silk. cents spool
Knitting Needles bone, rubber and to 25
Fleece-lined Slipper soles ~, Csnts 70 and 80
Starlight Knitting Yarn 80 cents
Columbia Knitting Yarn cents
Spanish Knitting Yarn .........224 cents
Saxony Yarp.........-.............. ........124 cents
Shetland Floss. .."."................-...4 cents
Stamped Linen Goods Scarfs Splashes,
| Tray Cloths Napkins, Towels, Doilies
ana Ildies.........-. ."....12t cents to 81
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T CAUSED A DROP.

Boston, Novemb Der 18th Bell Telephone
stock dropped from 220 to 207 on receipt of
the decision of the United States Supreme
Court
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are proportionately The cut was made
on account of the inroad made by the
I Pennsylvania Railroad. All lines are tax
| ing business at cut rates.
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hanging aud general machine icpa' ms
Models for patents.