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THE MARlPosA A N
He Carried an Eleven Pound Dirk and
whipped Bears single Handed.

hippe DtATH SAnElt Anuto
Asberry Wills has been dead a dozen
years, but his phenomenal strength,
coupled with his daring exploits in the
SierraS, are fresh in the minds of pio-
neers. Asberry was born in MaripoSa
county, and at the age of II years
stood 6 feet and 4 inches high in
his stocking feet, and was at once en-
Titled to and received the sobriquet of
Butterfly Whale. The Whale was I'M
usually fond of explorations among
the rugged, snow clad peaks of the
jungled mountains. He was q man of
fine physique, proportionately built
with an eagle eye and a clear cut,
American profile. His hair and beard
were as black as the ravens beak, and
he always wore a luxuriant growth of
both. His beard at % reached his well
filled hunting belt; and l have often
seen him, says the correspondent, tie
on his sombrero with his mustache.
He had a sparkle of humor about him,
and his commanding person, bold,
daring and aggressive make up, made
him a general favorite in camp.
He, like other phenomenal men,
had his p~cculiarities. "Old Helm
the-Brush'' and Heart Deep" were
ever his companions in camp and on
the trail. "Old Hell-in-the-B Brush
was a magnificent London twist, rife
bore gun, which exactly chambered
an ounce ball. 1t was an old fashioned
muzzle loader, weighed eighteen
pounds, but it never went back on its
credentials, as indicated By its name,
when in the hands of the Whale.
Heart Deep" was a tremendous steel
two edged dirk, weighing eleven
pounds. which the Whale could use as
easily as a penknife. These two weap-
ons, which he had thus grimly
christened, were his constant compan-
ions while traversing the mountain
ranges from Mineral King to Mt. Ly-
ell.
Many and thrilling were the daring
encounters which could be related of
him during his twaive years of noun.
tain life in Fresno county.
The Whales lifting weight was rine
times his own, or 1,S00 pounds. At
another time he displayed even greater
strength and wonderful presence of
mind. He and Frank Lewis were on
the middle fork Of Kings river pros
pecting for gold and silver.
One evening about dusk when near
ing camp, the Whale espied a bear
cub fully six months old and weigh
ing upwards of 200 pounds. The cub
was asleep on top of a slanting bowl
der. Wills determined at once to cap
ture the beautiful specimen alive.
Better give him a little lead NOR
phine and burn a little s~altpeter behind
it, remarked Frank, ito make him
sleep sounder."
But the Whale wouldn't listen TO it.
Frank got on the pinnacle of n neigh
boring tree, so, as he said, he could see
just how Wills caught hold of the
cub. Wills grabbed the animal by
both bind feet, and startled thus from
its lair, the Whale was soon convinced
hat he had a large and powerful brute
TO contend with. The cub set up q
hideous yelling, and showing fight,
summoned its young strength perhaps
for the first time to cope with its new
found foe. The bowlder was slanting
and slick, making footing insure, and
down its d~eclivitous side rolled man
and bear. a thick copse of yerba
buena and fern received the mysteri-
Gus couple into its wild retreat. When
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In blasting at the Minnie mine, on
Aspen mountain, a beautiful cave was
discovered The walls were covered
with crystalized lime, and lead and
~stalactites projected from the ceiling.
q party vas startled to find in one
chamber n petrified man with a flint
ay ant bowl at his side. Other stone
men we're found, all in the same pc.
sition. They were seated with their
heads ON their knees and arms clasped
around their legs. In attempting to
lift the mulnmies the men broke off
the arms and discovered that the fig
would crumble unless tenderly
handled. Tendon Edition New York
Herald
, 1890-01-11

There is said to be a large band Of
wild horses. led by n thoroughbred
known to the stockmen as the "Out-
law Stud" ranging between Truckee,
Nevada county, and Peavine, New.
Years ago the stud, a fine racer, es
capped to the mountains and has since
defied capture. By desperate riding
stockmen manage to get into the band
and drive out the colts. The horses
range on the highest peaks, beyond
where cattle or sheep often go. They
only go 10 water once day, and then
in single Gle down the mountain trail
as fast as they can run. They go back
at their leisure, feeding by the way
Gross Valley Tidings.
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courtesy Of Hyo. Archives :, ui. =,
, 1890-01-11

Documnet IN poor Photographic condition.
, 1890-01-11
V l.a, the Plain West Calls 1t.

a good deal of interest has apparent
articles stick. Thy caH it animal
magnetism there, but here in the wild
and uncultivated west it is called petit
larcenY.-San Francisco Post.
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BueE,ens ArnIca sarye.

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bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum. fever
sores, letter, chappe1 hands. chilblains,
;orns and all skin eruptions, and positively
cures piles or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price 25 cents per box.
For sale by b. B. David, Druggist.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-03-24
" A DIRTY PUPPY"
Senator Call Gets a New Name at
Home.


PENSACOLA. Fla, March 2s.-Yester-
day John r. Mesell, who was recently
marshal for the Northern district of
Florida, met Senator Call in the office
of the Continental hotel, and, going up
to him, said: "Senator Call, under
stand that you have been talking in the
senate about my private life. and that
you have alleged certain things which
I here pronounce lies. If you have
done so you are dirty puppy. and L
will hold you personally responsible for
the act"
Senator CalI's face flushed as he re-
"Mr. MeSell, such language as that
has often made men kill each other"
Il can't help that" replied the mar
shal. eff you made the remarks laid
to your credit, you are dirty puppy"
This repetition of the insulting eX-
preston failed TO stir the senator from
his icy calmness, and he replied:
"YOu may remember that | am not
the only representative OF Florida IN
congress. Besides, never made any
remarks derOgatOry to your personal
character, and consequently [ must beg
you to apologize for this insult"
MeSell, though evidently surprised at
the senator's cool behavior, apOlogiZed
and held out his hand, which the sem
atOr touched slightly in token Of amity.
The senator then left the hotel. and in
conversation with friend subsequently
declared that but for the fact that
Mesell had a family he would have shot
the marshal on the spot. The senator
subsequently left for De Funiak
Springs.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-03-24
CUT OFF HER HEAD.
A Tennessee Boy Murders Hi
Mother,

A Tennessee Boy Murders His
Mother,
SOMERvILLE, Tenn, March 23.-7A
singularly atrocious murder was COM
mitted here this morning, the victim
being Mrs. Sallie HObsOn. cOlOred, and
the murderer her eleven-year-old boy.
Mrs. Hobson was servant in the fam
lily of the Episcopal minister, and lived
with her four children in small house
In the rear of the parsonage. This
morning her husband, who had been in
the country at work, called at the house
in company with another negro, and,
after short stay, started out
for short walk. Returning
an hour later. terrible sight met bis
eyes. On one side of the door lay tia
decapitated remains of his wife, and
several feet away the head. A stick OF
wood OH which her neck had been
placed when the cutting was done
showed three distinct cuts of an aye.
The boy was found playing with the
other children, his clothing saturated
with blood. He at first claimed that the
blood came from chicken which he
had killed, but at the coroner's inquest,
admitted he had committed the crime.
He said his mother laid her head down
on the block and told him il he did not
cut her head off SHE would kill him.
The boys story is not believed, and ne
was placed in Jail, pending further il
VeStigatiOn.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-03-24
How a Milwaukee Newspaper
Man Won a Bride at
Ashland.
Exchanging Editor Billy Z"
Hooker Too Much for Ed
itor Saul.
An Otter Tail County Village
Excited Over Whisky and
Water.
Two Fires at Albert Lea--Wi-
mona Normal Sch ool Ap-
pointments.

ASHLAND. Wis, March 2S.-Speaking
of elopements, it remained for a news
paper to astonish the state with per-
formance Of the Lochinvar act that was
absolutely fiawless. The hero was
"Billy" Hooker, of the Milwaukee
Sentinel. The lady in the case was
Miss Tarbell, stepdaughter Of Ii. j. 5.
Saul. of the Ashland Daily News.
Hooker was managing editor of the
News for two years at one time, and
worked hand in glove with Saul until
the latter began to suspect that the en-
ploye was falling in love with his
daughter. Immediately after Saul
made this interesting discovery, he
called Hooker aside, and in fatherly
way urged him not to press his suit.
"Go West, to California or somewhere,
and I'll give you couple hundred dol
lars, besides paying all your expenses,
he said. Hooker then and there
expressed himself in terms that had the
necessary force, to the effect that II the
old man ever repeated his proposition a
war would follow. Saul took advantage
of his position as employer to leave the
young man withouta situation. Hooker
went to Milwaukee and for three
months he wrote letters back here to
Miss Tarbell and she answered them.
Intervals between letters grew longer
and finally correspondence ended en-
tirely. The daughter told her father
the engagement had been broken off,
but it wasn't. Opposition only had the
usual effect. Hooker came to Ashland
yesterday morning and went to the
Congregational church. His sweetheart
came in Immediately after.
''Do you want the full service per-
formed?" asked Rev. Mr.. Kilbourne.
"Cut it down to stlckful, but make
it binding" said Billy, and within three
minutes the thing was done.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-03-24
CRANKS TACKLE HIM.
Birchall Receives a Book From a
Lady.

Bircha11 Receives Book From
Lady.
WOODSTOCK, Ont, March 23.-Birch-
all continues to enjoy life in Jail. This
morning he received book entitled
1.-The Way to God" by d. l.. Moody.
The address, was written in woman's
hand, and On the fly leaf was the in-
scription, "From one who Loves Sim
ners." On the fly leaf were written
also large number of scriptural texts,
to which the prisoner was referred.
Special guards were appointed to-
day. They will sit in the cor
ridor in front of Birchall's cell
and keep constant watch over him.
He expects Mrs. Birchall and her
father to visit him on Monday. Yester-
day afternoon an instrument was regis.
tered here, by which Pickthall deeds all
his property to his wife. The document
is witnessed by William Frazer Over
ton, express agent of the city OF Tue
son, Ariz., and is executed by Thomas
III. B0rton, the notary public of the
same place. The document transfers
Pickthall's land and property to his
wife, who will now be in a position to
dispose of the same and meet whatever
liabilities he has. No letter accompa-
MED the papers-not a word to explain
the cause of Pickthall's disappearance,
his reasons for staying away OF his in
tentions for the future. All these are
as great a mystery to all his friends
here as to the public.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-03-24
TAKE THE HONORS.
and Glass Day
Appointments at Winona.

commencement and Glass Day
Appointments at Winona.
Special to the Globe.
WINoNA, Minn., March 23.-The
graduating class for 1890 of the state
normal school at Winona numbers fifty
one members, representing fourteen
counties of this state and four other
states. Sixteen state high schools are
represented by their graduates In the
membership of this class. The CON-
mencement exercises occur during the
last week in Nav. The honor of repre-
senting the class by commencement day
parts falls, by virtue of superior schol-
arship, to the following named twelve
members:
Miss Bertha s. Gomez, Waseca, valedict-
orian: Miss Ida A. Aiken. Dec0rah, TO-, salu-
tatofian; Miss Elizabeth Van SAINT, Omaha.
Neb. {: Miss Lizzie r. Barnum, Farmington;
Miss Minnie A. Gibbons jarrett; Miss Mar
garet Reed. La Crosse, Wis; Miss Annie Dun
ming, Pringhar, To-; Miss Lois G. Kimball,
Austin; Miss Mary NJ. Eggers Plainvi ew;
Grant Van SAINT, Winona; Oscar j. Schneider.
Louis, Mo-, representing the kindergarten
training class.
The following named have been elect
ed by the class for class day exercises,
which occur during commencing week,
on the evening of May 26, 1890:
President, Charles G. Dick, Dakota; orator.
William j. Cochrane, Reeds Landing; his
torian, Miss Jane s. Cornwell, Winona: I'M
yelling Of class mottS Miss Josephine e.
goddesses Miss Kate Il. Van Emon,
S tillwater; Miss Ella Grant Amherst;
Miss Lydia Bleifuss, Stewartville;
Miss Julia W. Sprague, Caledonia; Miss Ma,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-03-24

value $500, so that the suspicion which
rested upon him at the time his brother
was shot arising from motive to obtain
property does not apply in his case. The
coroner's jury said that he came to his
death from pistol shot in the hands of
all unknown person and for an un-
known cause. The authorities are still
hunting for clews, but no arrests have
been made. The country is greatly ex-
cited and hundreds of people witnessed
the scene of the tragedy to-day, and
every person has theory of his own.
DR.. Fosdick offers reward of 5000 for
the discovery of the murderer OF his
brother. There was no snow upon the
ground, the last snow having disap-
peared yesterday and left the ground IN
soft. muddy condition, which froze
during the highland no tracks could be
discovered on or about the farm that
would give any clue to the murderers.
This is a strange tragedy, and the
strangest part of it Is that there are few
circumstances or facts that lead to the
discovery of the assassin. Albert Eos
dick has been county surveyor for Van
Buren, county for seven and a half
years, and has always borne a good
reputation throughout the county.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-03-24
POKER AND RELIGION.
An Ex-Clergyman and Other
Prominent Men in Trouble.

Boston, Mass, March 23.-Cam-
bridge citizens received shock to-day
in the exposure of two gambling houses
located on the main street of the city
and including among their frequenters
some leading men. The discovery was
brought about by the complaint of a
lady to Mayor Gilmore. Her husband
had been losing heavily at gambling, it
seems, and she sought the mayors assist
ance to learn where the gambling was
done, and to have those involved pun
ished. Search has resulted in the eX-
pssure of two poker rooms. One of
them, it seems, is run by Unitarian
clergyman, who for some time was pas
tor of a Cambridge church. He re-
signed his parish. however, some five
years ago on account Of certain gossip,
and went elsewhere. There he con-
tinued his preaching, and only short
time ago returned to Cambridge. He
stands high in Masonic circles. The
second room Is run by layman. Both
are frequented by prominent business
men of the city, and tO-day's revelations
have created great stir in the religious
circles of classic Cambridge.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-03-24
LED ASTRAY.
Richmond, Ky., Women Leave
Home to Join Schweinfurth.

Richmond, Ky, Women Leave
Home to Join Schweinfurth.
RICHMOND, KY, March 23.-Mr. and
Mrs. l.. E. Francis, Mrs. ID. P. Armef
and Miss Corney Corneilson, all of this
city, have gone to 'heaven," or what is
otherwise known as the home Of George
Schweinfurth, Rockford, Ill. Quite O
stir has been created among the people
here by the misleading of those who
have always stood high in the COM
munity. 1t is reported on good author
ity that Mrs. Francis, who is of limited
means, gave the false Christi
her diamond wedding ring. He COM
mands his followers to perfect them
selves in every way, such as music,
painting, etc. He also impresses upon
his followers the idea that marriage is
sinful and wrong, and in consequence Of
this fact several months back Mr.. Armer
discovered one morning that half of the
watches and other jewelry in his store
had been taken. 1t soon became known
that his wife had taken them, and had
separated from her husband. Friends
interceded and Mrs. Armer returned
the property, and she herself soon re-
turned. Recently, however, fully con-
firmed in the belief that the edict was
divine, she left her husband, and, ac-
companied by the others mentioned,
went to Rockford. On her departure
Mr.. Armer brought suit for divorce.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-03-24
THE MONTANA SENATOR'S.
Action on Their Status Still Fur
ther Deferred.

Action on Their Status Still Fur
ther Deferred.
WASHINGTON. March 23.-The CONS
mittee authorized to be appointed at the
recent conference of Republican sena-
tors has decided upon an order of BUSH
ness for the senate that will probably
be executed in accordance with its rec-
concentrations. The committee con-
sistS of Messrs. Edmunds, Sherman,
Allison, Platt, Teller. Cullom ard
Dolph. In accordance with their rec
concentrations, the consideration of the
Sherman antitrust bill will be resumed
Tomorrow. The author of the measure
hopes to reach a vote before adjourn,
ment, but that is hardly probable. In
order to economize time in debate, as
well as to prevent the contin-
ued obstruction of business by per.
mitting a bill to hold its place at the
head of the calendar indefinitely, it is
proposed by the committee on order Of
business that bill once taken up for
discussion shall be considered without
unnecessary interruption or delay until
it shall have been disposed of. The de-
pendent pension bill is second on the
list, and will be called up. it is expected,
Tuesday or Wednesday. The bill on
the calendar is Identical in its provisions
with the one vetoed by President Cleve-
land. An effort will be made to sub
stitute for it what is known as the More
ris bill. This provides for disability
pensions and ser vice pension to all
soldiers who have reached the age OF
siXty-two years. Later in the week,
the administrative customs bill, re-
ported last week from the committee ON
finance, will be taken up, and this, mem-
bers of the committee believe, will be-
as much as the senate can dispose of in
one week. After these measures, on
the order of business, the Jores silver
bill and the land grant forfeiture bill
will follow. In the morning hours the
bill to admit Wyoming as a state may
be pressed, but it will hardly come to q
vote this week. The majority and MI
nority reports upon the Montana elecs
tion case will be presented to the sem
ate tomorrow. Action upon them, how
ever, will be postponed until they are
printed and examined by the senators.
The discussion is not expected to
begin before next week at the
earliest. Tomorrow will be de-
voted by the house to the consider
alton of measures reported by the CONF
mittee on the District of Columbia,
which embrace none of general interest
excer+ that proposing the establishment
of national park on Rock creek. The
worlds fair bill will be taken up Tues
day, probably under an irOn-cIad order
requiring final action upon it that day.
A lively debate is certain to e1sue, as
some of the New York and st. Louis
people fancy they see in the proposition
to postpone the fair until 1893 an oppor-
tunity to reconsider the action of the
The remainder of the week will prob
ably be devoted to the discussion of the
bills to admit the territories of Wyom.
Ing and Idaho to statehood. The long
deferred tariff bill is expected to be re-
ported to the house during the week.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-03-24
AN UNNATURAL RATHER.
He Terrorizes His Child by Threas-
ening Her Life.

He TerrOriZeS His Child by Threas.
ening Her Life.
BALTIMORE, March ga little. girl
called this morning at the residence of
John Smith, near Canton, and told
this story in a strong German
accent: That she lived near
Steelton, and that her father. whose
name was Conrad Hiltzell, had started
from home with her early yesterday
morning in a wagon, compelling her to
go: as she was found by Mr.. Smith,
thmly clad and bareheaded and bare
footed. On one of the shell roads he
had put her out of the wagon, telling
her tosnever come near him again. and
threatening to kill her If she did.
o nee he had attempted to drown her
in creek near her home, and on an
other occasion had attempted to cut her
throat. In proof she showed the mark
of a long cash made with knife or
razor. For some time she had lived
with relatives in Philadelphia, where
she had a comfortable home until her
father had come and taken her away.
The child was very much scared, ard
desires to be sent to Philadelphia to her
ral9tiVas
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-03-24
WHISKY Or WATER.
A Fine Quarrel on in an Otter
Tail Village.

A Fine Quarrel on IN an otter
Tail Village.
Special to the Globe.
FERGUS FAILS, March 23.-The will
lage of Henning, this county, is having
an exciting time this spring over the
question OF no license. At the village
election no license was voted in by
majority of Q. A Perham brewer i'm
ported a number of men to vote for
license. The temperance people, to
checkmate this, brought in several
farmers from the country to vote against
license, and also imported Fergus
Falls lawyer on the day of elec-
tion to advise them how to pre-
vent the opposition strikers from
voting. His advice was not to allow
the strikers on either side to register.
Several of those who wanted license,
however, got their names put on the
poll list, but they were not allowed to
vote. The present cause of excitement
in the village is that Perham firm of
lawyers has been retained to contest
the validity of the election, on the
ground that the judges refused to allow
certain persons to vote, after swearing
them, when the law is plain that after
being sworn a PERSONS vote must be ac-
cepted. The case will come before
Judge Baxter in chambers at the April
term of the district court.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-03-24
ALBERT LEA SCORCHED.
A Southern Minnesota Town Suf-
fers Seriously.

A Southern Minnesota Town Suf-
fers Seriously.
Special to the Globe.
ALBERT LEA, Minn.. March ga
large lamp fell to the floor in the parlor
of the Hall house last night, and the
room was all quickly ablaze. By prompt
work in using tank of drinking water
Fred g. Bennett, guest, quenched it,
thus barely saving the house from de-
struction. At half-past this morning
William Nelson discovered the fine res
idence of A. Hendrickson, near the
union depot, burning, and it was with
difficulty that the family was rescued.
The wife Is an invalid. All were taken
out in their night clothes. The build
ing and all its contents were destroyed,
and the adjoining residence of M. e.
Giles caught from the Hendrickson fire
and was also consumed, the furniture
being saved. The engine and hook and
ladder companies were promptly on
hand, but the engine, which had lately
been repaired, failed to work. The
Hendrickson house and contents were
insured for 50, 700. and that of Giles for
l,2OO, but this will not nearly cover the
loss in either case.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-03-24
Suicide Common in Chicago.

CHICAGO, March 23.-Suicides have
been numerous in the west and north
west portions of the city Of late, no less
than nine persons having taken their
own lives during this week. Samuel P.
Simons, an upholsterer, thirty-five years
old, shot himself through the heart to-
day at 365 West Madison street. Simons
was a consumptive, and for the last
three months has been confined to his
room. Of late he has been convinced
that he would not recover, and grew
desnondent