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Los Angeles herald., 1890-07-12
MURDEROUS INSANITY.
A NEW HAMPSHIRE MILKMAN'S
AWFUL FRENZY.
Pounded His Fathers Head to Jelly.
Two Neighbors Badly Wounded.

NASHUA, N. H., July 11.--This morn.
ing at Warren Holt's farmhouse, near
West Wilton, Edwin Holt, a milkman,
brutally assaulted his mother, crushing
her face with terrific blow. He
next dragged his sick father from
bed to the fireplace, where he
pounded his head to jelly, killing him.
In the meantime neighbors arrived and
desperate battle ensued before Holt
was finally captured. Two of the
neighbors were badly wounded in the
fight. Had help not arrived it was the
intention of Holt to murder his mother
and aunt. When the coroner arrived
the sick room presented terrible sight,
the premises being covered with
blood, while the body of the father
lay on the floor almost unrecognizable
from the terrible pounding he had re-
ceived. Last Sunday Holt called his
mother to one side and told her he felt
strange and thought something should
be done with him before he manned the
members of the family. Holt was taken
to the asylum tonight, he being pro-
nounced insane. ..t
Troy, N. Y, July 11.-Mrs. James
Williams, near Fairhaven, VT, this
morning murdered her two children, a
girl of and boy of 6, set fire to the
house and cut her own throat. She was
undoubtedly insane.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-07-12
IN THE COMMONS.
PARNELL CLOSES THE DEBATE ON
BALFOUR'S SALARY.
Off Easy-The Government and Amer
ica's Prohibitory Tariffs.

LONDON, July 11.-Parnell in the COM
mons, this evening, made the closing
speech in the debate on the vote for Bal
four's salary as chief secretary for Ire
land After remarking that he was anx-
ious that the e55, 900 900 proposed under
the land purchase bill should be used
to the best advantage, Parnell sug-
gested that the constabulary be en-
ployed in the autumn in obtaining re-
turns from the estates in Munster and
Connaught showing the rents paid re-
spectively by occupying and by nom
occupying tenants If that course were
taken Balfour would find the magnitude
Of the problem he had undertaken
to solve, enormously reduced. He
would be enabled to so modify
the bill that the available fund
would go deal further than he had any
present idea of. 1t must still be in
sisted, however, that the local money
must not be hypothecated without the
consent of the local authorities.
Balfour thanked Parnell for the mod
Grafton of his speech, and promised to
consider the matter.
Howard Vineiont asked the govern
ment if, in view of the fact that a free
market was accorded American
imports to Great Britain, while
the heavy duties imposed upon British
goods nearly extinguished the national
debt of the United States, the govern
ment would invite America to refrain
from enforcing the prohibitory tariffs
now before congress, but instead give
fair commercial reciprocity. Secretary
Ferguson said no such representations
were likely to be successful.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-07-12
A PITCHED BATTLE.
MUNICIPAL FACTIONS RESORT TO
BLOODSHED.
A Reign of Terror at Ysleta, Texas--Six
Dead Bodies in View From One Win
dow-Details Meagre.

DENVER, Col, July ia telegram
just received by the Ne,cs from Ysleta,
Texas, says a pitched battle is in prog
ress there between the local factions,
both of which claim the control of the
town government. They held an cleo
tion in April, and each side claimed the
election of their ticket. Both mayors
and councils were sworn in, and the
town has had two governments
ever since. One party, led by an intel
ligent Mexican, was called the Peoples
party, and the other, led by Jew
named Gaal, called the Republican
party. Several fights have resulted, and
it had been expected that the trouble
would eliminate in bloody fight,
which took place tonight.
A later special says the fight at Ysleta
has ceased, but both sides hold their
ground, and it is impossible for anyone
to venture out to discover the number of
dead or wounded. The telegraph oper-
ator there wires that he can count six
dead bodies from his office window,
Los Angeles herald., 1890-07-12
WORLDS FAIR ENTHUSIASM.
Commi ssioner Mark Mcdonald Chock
Full of 1t,

PORTLAND, Ore, July 11.-Mark L.
Mcdonald, of Santa Rosa, California,
commissioner-at-large for the worlds
fair, arrived in this city this morning,
by way Of Seattle and Tacoma, from
Chicago, where he had been attending
the meeting of commissioners. Melon
aid is enthusiastic over the prospects of
a successful exhibition in '92. This
morning a special meeting of the cham
ber of commerce of this city was held
for the purpose of hearing from the COM
missioner, who urged the chamber to
act Immediately and decisively toward
forming an association to secure and
take charge of an Oregon exhibit for the
worlds fair. He further urged the ne
cessity of securing large appropriation
from the state at the next meeting of
the legislature. He referred to the ac-
tion of Governor Waterman. of Cali
fornia in recommending an appropria-
tion of $1,000,0O0. Mcdonald left over
land this evening for California.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-07-12
MARBLEHEAD REGATTA.
The MOrlin and GossoOn Are the Winners
of the Pennants.

MAEBLEHEAD, Mass, July 1.-THE
little Scotch cutter Minerva has been
beaten for the fist time in these waters.
1t was signal victory for Burgess to de-
feat last years champion, and he also
wins over the Seafox with the Morln
1t was perfect yachting day. In the
start of the first-class schooners the Sea-
fox was away from the line, being
thereby sadly handicapped. After
rounding the yachts began windward
work, and here the Morlin showed her
speed. She took the leading windward
position, which she held to the finish.
The Mayhower fell to the last place.
In the 40-footer race, in which all the
interest centered, the Pappoose was first
over the line; after kher the Gossoon,
Minerva and Centura. On the beat
home the Gossoon showed the Minerva
her old tricks, leading the procession,
the Minerva maneuvering always, but
failing to close the gap. The Centura
fell clear behind, as did the Pappoose.
The Gossoon finished an easy winner.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-07-12
ANOTHER DISASTER.
Catastrophe at a Ferryboat
Landing.
A Crowded Bridge Suddenly
Collapses.
Six or Seven Hundred People Thrown
Into the Water.
Men, Women and Children Struggling
Mass in the Flood-Many Persons
Drowned.
Associated Press Dispatches. |


HALIFAX, July T1.-A terrible accident
occurred at Dartmouth tonight, by
which number of people were drowned,
but the exact number of victims cannot
be known till tomorrow. The disaster
happened by reason of chain attached
to ferry boat slipping out of place and
allowing the front of the bridge to sink
and precipitate the crowd, consisting OF
800 or 700 men, women and children, into
the water. The people were crowded
there waiting for the new ferry
steamer Annex, just arrived from
New York, to dock. When the
steamer got within two feet OF
the landing number of persons jumped
on board and at that moment the acci-
dent occurred. The outer end of the
bridge went down suddenly and the
terror-stricken crowd slipped off into
the harbor as though they were descend
ing slide, piling on top of each other,
shrieking for help and scrambling for
means of safety.
For some minutes there was a con-
fused mass of men and women
and children struggling in the water
but the accident had hardly happened
before dozen men leaped to the rescue.
The drowning people were rapidly passed
up to the men standing above on the
wharves, and the rapidity with which
the rescuers performed their work, re-
suited in the great majority of those
who fell in being saved from death.
When the crowd slipped off
around, numbering some hundreds,
crowded to the sides of the wharf
and threw sticks and boards to the
struggling mass in the water, while a
number of life preservers were thrown
them from the steamer. Many were
struck and injured by flying boards, and
all the bodies recovered bear cuts and
bruises. The statements of spectators
show that most of those who fell in were
women and children, and the scenes i'm
mediately following the disaster were
frightful.
When all those in sight had been
brought to land, the work of graphing
for the drowned was commenced.
Within two hours four bodies were re-
covered, but up to midnight no other
victims had been found. 1t is believed
at least three or four others
were lOSC, DuJ tne exact num-
Der cannot be told at present.
Intense excitement prevailed in Dart
mouth and Halifax when the news of
the disaster spread, and thousands
flocked to the scene, where they re-
mained until late hour watching those
working in the water. Owing to the
confusion it is impossible to tell who
are missing, but the number cannot be
large The names of those whose bodies
are recovered are: Miss Bessie Foster,
Peter Boyle, Miss Allie Synott, John
Bundy (colored).
Los Angeles herald., 1890-07-12
Salted PrOperty.

PORTLAND, Ore, July ia special
from Tacoma says: The suit of the state
OF Washington against John G. Mcbride,
before the Seattle land Office, is exciting
great interest here. There have been
numerous rumors to the effect that the
alleged discovery of gold on the property
was only blind to permit certain peo-
pie to gain possession of the lands.
There were some officials of the state in
the deal, who were in a position to see
that the scheme worked all right. When
the case came before the land office the
property, it is said, showed that it had
been sa1ted
Los Angeles herald., 1890-07-12
ON THE DIAMOND,
The Brooklyn Leaguers Leading the
Race for the Pennant.

The Brooklyn Leaguers Leading the
Race for the Pennant.
BROOKLYN, July 1.-THE league teams
played splendidly contested game this
afternoon The Brooklyns won and are
now the leaders in the race for the pen
nant. Attendance, 2,700.
Score-Cincinnati, 2; Brooklyn O..
PHILADELPHIA, July 1.-Philadelphia
(league) had everything it's own way
with Cleveland this afternoon. Attend
ance, 1,600.
Score-Philadelphia, 10; Cleveland, 2.
New York, July 1.-THE New York
league team today added another defeat
to Pittsburgs list. Attendance, 800.
Score-New York, IL; Pittsburg, 7.
BosToN, July 11.-Boston (league) won
today by a judicious intermingling of
base hits with Chicago's mistakes. At
tendance, 4,100.
Score-Boston, 6; Chicago, 0.
Brotherhood Games.
BROOKLYN, June 11.-In the brother
hood game this afternoon. Brooklyn
gained an easy victory over Buffalo. At
tendance, 300.
Score-Brooklyn, Is; Buffalo, s.
BosToN, July 1.-THE brotherhood
game this afternoon was well contested
throughout. Attendance, 1000.
Score-Boston, 12; Pittsburg, 5.
PHILADELPHIA, July 1.-THE Cleve-
lands (brotherhood) by their heavy bat
ting easily defeated the home team this
afternoon. Attendance, 900.
Score-Philadelphia, g.; Cleveland, IL.
New YORK, July 11.-Chicago (broth-
erhood) defeated New York this after
noon. Attendance, LOO.
Score--Chicago, Z New York, 2.
California League.
STOCKTON, Cal, July 1.-THE Stock
tons and Sacramentos played like anna
teurs today After the home team had
knocked Hoffman out of the box in the
third innings and had the game won
in the sixth by a score of II to 6, they
thew it away and allowed the visitors to
win by score of 13 to IL.
SAN Francisco, July 1.-THE game IN
Oakland this morning between Oakland
and San Francisco was a verv fine one
from the seventh to the eleventh in
nings, when the score stood 2 to 2. In
the eleventh innings the San Franciscos
made one run and won.
Score-San Francisco, 3; Oakland, z.
American Association.
TOLEDO, July 11.-Toledo, s.; Brook
lyn, 8.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-07-12
Rem Butterworth,s Preferment

CHICAGO, July y11.-Congressman But
terworth, of Ohio, was tonight elected
secretary by the board of directors OF
the worlds Columbian exposition. He
was opposed by Hon. E. Stevenson, OF
Illinois, first assistant postmaster-gen-
eral under Cleveland. Three ballots
were taken: First, 20 to s. second, p to
Z, and third, "a to 4. Twenty-three were
necessary for choice.
The directors also adopted an amend
ment, offered by Hon. Joseph Medill, OF
the Chicago Tribune, providing that the
city's subscription to the fair may be
repaid in part or whole after the exp!osi-
ton by the transfer to the municipality
of selected buildings, such as the hall OF
fine arts, to be permanently preserved.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-07-12
AN INDIAN OUTBREAK.
The Trouble at Cheyenne Culminates
Seriously. &

PIERRE, S. D., July 1.-THE Indian
outbreak predicted between the hostile
Indians at Cheyenne agency, with
their chief Big Foot, and the
Indian agent occurred yester-
day. Big Foot refused to take
beef rations unless delivered to him as
he wanted, and took his followers to
their Cherry Creek camp, where they
now are without rations. Chief Hump.
who is chief of the Indian police, and
between whom and Big Foot exists
bitter hatred, started for the latter's
camp to arrest him for disobedience.
A fight is predicted before Big Foot
will surrender.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-07-12
San Francisco TIA xes.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 1.-THE city au-
ditor has just completed statement
showing the total amount of taxes
charged to the tax collector during the
past fiscal year. The amount was IS, 49,
SAT. The amount collected was $685.
O4S, ,delinquencies amounting to $lo3, ,799.
Out of this must be deducted property
found exempt from taxation, etc, max
ing an actual delinquency of $S3, ,597. OF
this $37, ,19S was delinquent on state
taxes. Total amount charged to the tax
collector for state purposes was 81, no.
727; the amount collected, $2,O3 ,OO3.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-07-12
STRIKE NOTES.
The Cloak-Makers and Their Employers
Arbitrating.

The CloakMakers and Their Employers
Arbitrating.
New YORK, July 11.-A board Of arbi-
tration has been decided upon to settle
the difficulties between the cloak
makers and manufacturers.
Arbitration of the difficulties OF the
striking cloak-makers and their former
employers began this afternoon. The
manufacturers conceded many points,
but stuck on the demand for the reim-
bursement of wages to the men during
their idleness, and the discharge of the
men who took their places. The men
agreed to waive the question of reim-
bursement if the last demand was
granted. Adjourned until tomorrow.
Brakemen's Difficulties Adjusted.
ST. LOUIS, July 1.-THE grievance
committee of the brakemen, which has
been in conference with the officials OF
the Gould system, reports all differences
amicablv adjusted.
LOUISVILLE, KY, July 1.-THE strik-
ing brakemen and switchmen of the
Louisville and Nashville road return to
work this afternoon at the old wages,
pending the investigation of their griev-
ances by the management.
The Big Four Difficulties.
INDIANAPOLIS, July 1l.-President In
gals, OF the Big Four, met the men with
grievances from the several branches to-
day, heard their demands and replied
with kindly arguments until they init
mated that if their terms were not COM
piled with the federation would take a
hand in it, when he promptly replied
that no outsiders can settle the differ
ences between the Big Four and its en-
ployees. He said tonight the demands
of the men were reasonable, generally,
and he felt that there would be no diff
Guilty in reaching a settlement.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-07-12
A Dead Man Found.

BAKERSFIELD, CAL, July 1.-THE body
Of man was found today in sun
flower patch about 100 yards from the
railway track four miles north of Bakers
field. His clothes indicated that he was
a laborer, about 80 years Of age, dark
complexion, iron-gray hair and whiskers.
The body was very much decomposed.
No papers or anything were found on
him by which he could be identified.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-07-12
STANLEY'S WEDDING.
1t May Have to be Postponed on Account
Of the BridegrOom,s Illness.

LONDON, June 11.-Stanley is suffering
from severe attack of gastritis, and is
confined to his bed. It is feared his
marriage, arranged to take place at West
minister abbey tomorrow, will have to be
postponed.
Among the numerous wedding gifts
presented to Stanley is one from the
queen of a miniature of herself set with
diamonds. Accompanying the gift is
letter from her majesty, praising in the
highest terms the work of exploration
carried on by Stanley, and wishing him
much happiness in his welded life.
Stanley is somewhat better this evening.
Stanley's secretary has begged the
dean Of Westminster to curtail the we'd
ding services as much as possible, and
permit Stanley to be seated during the
ceremony.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-07-12
A Fierce Fight.

ELIzABETH, N. j., July 1.-A prize
fight took place here this morning be.
tween the heavy-weights, James Dwyer
OF this city. and William Dunn, of Bay.
onne. Dwyer was i'll last evening, and
not in really good condition this morn.
ing. The fight was fierce one, but
although Dwyer was game he was
knocked out in the third round.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-07-12
Heavy Gold Exports.

New YORK, July 11.-Foreign bankers
today ordered 81 100000 more gold for
shipment to Europe, making SO far
$2,OOO,O00 in gold bars to 60 tomorrow
There is considerable discussion as to
the reason of the shipments. Kidder,
Peabody d Co. say their export is simply
an exchange transaction. Some bankers
state that the gold is intended for the
Bank Of England, whose reserve has de-
creased Sc low, and others state that il
will go ultimately to Buenos Ayres.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-07-12
Fire at Walla Walla.

WALLA WALLA, Wn., July 11.-At an
early hour this morning fire was discov-
cred in a wooden building on Main street
occupied as a barber shop. Before it
was extinguished it and the adjoining
building were burned. Loss, $4,000 |;
insurance, 81 800. But for lack of wind
the fire would have been disastrous, as
the engines worked poorly, it being
fifteen minutes before water was
thrown.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-07-12
Charged With Perjury,

NAPA, CAL, July 11.-Christian
Werkle has been arrested and charged
with perjury, His wife was convicted
last month of killing Joseph Won Wyl,
and after her conviction he filed an
affidavit that he did the killing, making
statements contrary to what he testified
to at his wife's trial. The court disre-
garded his affidavit and sentenced the
woman to prison, and now he is to
answer to this charge of perjury.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-07-12
Santa Barbara Delegates,

SANTA BARBARA, CAL, July 11.-At
the meeting Of the Republican county
committee today the following delegates
were elected to the state convention: j.
Muscio, Guadalupe IN. Thornburg, Santa
Maria; j. d. Synder, Los Alamos; ID. T.
Truitt, Lompoc; Hon. Charles Fernald,
Senator E. H. Heacock, Judge w. l.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-07-12
EXPENSIVE REPAIRS.
The Southern Pacific Rebuilding It's
Line Through Cow Greek Canon.

The southern racine ReDullO1n& lCS
Line Through Cow Creek Canon.
ASHLAND, Ore, July 11.-Work will
be commenced next week ON the four
miles of new road for the Southern
Pacific railroad through Cow Greek
caflon, that is to replace the road
damaged and destroyed by the big land
slide and flood of last February, includ-
ing two short tunnels about 250 feet
long each. Contractor Jeffrey, who
will do the grading and tunneling
work, and Colonel Scobie, the masonry
contractor, have been at Ashland today
arranging for teams, supplies and men.
Eight hundred men will be set to work
at grading and tunneling, and Colonel
Scobie, with seventy-five men, will do
about $4,000 worth of masonry work on
the new piece of road. 1t will take
Colonel Scobie ninety days to complete
his work, and it will be very expensive
piece of railroad.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-07-12
Ate His Mother.

DUBLIN, July 11.-Intelligence has
reached here of a horrible affair at
Ballyneale. John Hart murdered his
mother and chopped her body to pieces.
When discovered Hart was found living
beside the remains eating portion Of
them
Los Angeles herald., 1890-07-12
THE TARIFF QUESTION.
The President Thinks the People Should
Be Educated on 1t.


Be Educated on 1t.
CHICAGO, July 1.-THE Journal this
evening publishes telegram ender
date OF Carlisle, Pa, giving the text of a
letter written by President Harrison in
response to an invitation to attend the
National Changers exhibition. In it, he
says in part: 'The tariff question is
the most important Of the day, and the
people should be thoroughly educated
on it. AS. there is no doubt that the
farming element is the backbone of this
or any other free government, It'll neces-
sary that they should understand this
question, so that they can choose be-
tween free trade and protection. The
free trade question is dangerous one to
handle, and if it should win in 1872, it
would cause great distress throughout
the land, something never experienced
by the American people,"
Los Angeles herald., 1890-07-12
Indignant at the Verdict.

DUNBAR, July 11.-Superintendent
Long is very indignant over the verdict
OF the coroner's jury finding him re-
sponsible for the Farm Hill mine disas-
ter, and says it is the result of spite
work. Mine Inspector Kiegly will likely
prosecute Superintendent Long.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-07-12

asn Sds ssee Ss sscond ne Brawn hd
time, :01A.
Mile, 3-year-olds-Pliny won, Macbeth
Mile and one-sixteenth, 3-year-olds-
AL Farrow won, Baggage second, Santa
Lena third time, :49A.
Mile syeSrHdsRimini 1ins won "a arun
Mile, all ages-Pat Sheedy won, Horn
pipe second, Knaftan third time, l :43.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-07-12
Died in the Hospital.

SAN FRANCISCO, July II. James
Rathburn, the elevator boy who fell
from the top to the third floor of the
Phelan building on Thursday morning,
died early this morning in the German
hospital. His arms were broken. his
spine injured and his body horribly
mangled. An inquest will be held.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-07-12
Robbed His Mother.

ST.. LOUIS, July 11.-C. L. L. Gage, a
young man connected with the stove
firm OF Gage & Horton, has disappeared
with $4,000 which he collected for his
mother. Gambling is said to be the
cause of his downfall.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-07-12

Nichols, w. P. Butcher and w. G. Kin
sell, Santa Barbara. The following were
elected as delegates to the congressional
convention, sixth district: E. III.
Heacock, ]. J. Barber, w. H. Nixon, III.
J. Laughlin. H. G. Dimock, r. J..
Broughton, @. A. Stuart, Richard Ivison,
r. w. Nuttall,
Los Angeles herald., 1890-07-12
Bismarck on Heligoland.

BERLIN, July 11.-Bismarck IN an IN
terview in the Frankfort Journal says
he would not have signed the Anglo
German agreement in its present form.
He holds that Heligoland might have
been obtained at less cost. Unless the
island is strongly fortified it might
prove danger to Germany in the event
OF war,
Los Angeles herald., 1890-07-12
Mrs. Leslie and the Marquis.

LONDON, July lit is asserted on
good authority that Mrs. Frank Leslie
and the Marquis de Luville are really to
be married, and that special license
has been taken out.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-07-12
Letter Carriers Subsiding.

LONDON, July 11.-Affairs are becom-
ing more quiet among the letter car
riers. They are performing their duties
as usual today.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-07-12
SIayin and McAuli6e.

LONDON, July 11.-Slavin and Nc
Auliffe, the prize fighters, will sign arti-
cles on Monday for fight.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-07-12
Relief for Fire Sufferers,

PARIS, July 1.-THE chamber has
voted 4OO, 900 francs for the relief OF suf-
ferers by the fires in Martinique and
Guadalupe.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-07-12
Cholera Bulletins.

MADRID, July 11.-Cholera bulletins
from Valencia show steady increase Of
the epidemic.