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Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-17
BLOODY BUSINESS.
Terrible Riot in a Florida
Village.
A Drunken Man the Author of
the Trouble.
Indiscriminate ShOoting-Half a
Dozen People Killed.
A Hired Mans Murderous Assault on His
Employer at Marshalltown, Iowa
Other Items.
Associated Press Dispatches.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Nov. 16.-A very
serious affair has occurred at Reddick,
small town fifteen miles north of
Ocala. George Sanders, white man,
crazed with whisky, went into Hag-
CARDS store, and shot at Ned Roux, one
of the clerks employed there. The
shot did not take effect. L. P. Will
Jams and John Friday, standing near,
rushed at Sanders and succeeded in
disarming him. A negro rushed across
the street to Sanders store and told his
brother Bob that two white men
were trying to kill George. Bob seized
gun and rushed into Haggard's store,
and began firing right and left. Will
Jams was mortally wounded. Another
shot struck negro and he fell dead !;
still another hit John Friday, but did
not make serious wound. The last
shot struck negro woman who came in
the rear door, and badly wounded her.
During the firing George Sanders es-
capped from his captors and rushed out.
Some unknown person fired load of
fine shot into his face and head, pain
fully wounding him. A minute later,
B: Sandersshaving exhausted his ammu-
milton, started to run out of the store,
when some one in the rear of the store
Brought him down, fatally wounded
with charge of buckshot. BY this
time the Whole population, about $50,
was on the streets, and the widest ex-
citement prevailed. The Sanders faction
would not allow the operator to send
any messages out of town about the
matter, and nothing was known of it
elsewhere until Sunday morning. A
deputy sheriff then went from Ocala
with posse and arrested George San
ders. Quiet was restored and the posse
returned this afternoon.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-17

sixty-one guns OF the calibree mentioned.
The number of desertions from the
army for the year ending September 80,
were 2086, as against 2751 for the same
period last year, decrease Of twenty
four per cent. This result is due to such
improvements in the service as could be
accomplished under the existing legisla-
tion. The act of congress of June, 1890,
was passed too late to have much effect
this year. The act proceeds upon the
theory that by making it possible to quit
the service in an honorable way,
there will be fewer attempts
to do SO dishonorably. The pith of the
whole question of desertion is to make
the service worth seeking, and then
enough good men will seek it and be
glad to stay in it. 1t would be step in
the right direction to increase somewhat
the pay of non-commissioned officers,
that any man who enters the service
may find in it the possibilities Of mod
est future.
| would recommend also change in
the law relative to the selection of en-
listed men for appointment TO the grade
of second lieutenant. Under the
present law only non-commissioned
officers recommended by company COM
dlO CllSiOlC. LII OiOcI W ScCuTc
justice to all, any enlisted man of two
years. service who is citizen of the
United States, should under certain
fixed rules be permitted to compete for
a commission. A bill with respect to
this matter will be submitted at an
early date.
Any money which the national gov
ernment expends for our citizen soldiery,
is bound to give large returns. Under
ton for the benefit of the militia is
100000. If theappropriation by the gov
ernment should be increased, as l wish
it might be, l believe that it
would be generously met by a corre-
spending increase by the states them
selves. l heartily commend every
intelligent effort to increase the efficien-
cy of the national guard, and to bring
them into closer relations with the war
department, and hope that measures to
that end may receive favorable consider
alton of congress.
In order to obtain exact and trust
worthy information concerning Alaska,
have approved an appropriation to or
ganize an expedition to make a system
attic exploration and survey of Alaska.
The expenditures of the appropria-
tions for the fiscal year ended June 80,
1890, were $47 1857 800. The appropria-
tions for the present fiscal year are $62,-
799,695. The estimates of this depart
ment for the next fiscal year ending
June 30,s 1891, are $43, 749, 1886.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-17
"A MURDEROUs FARM HAND.
He Tries to Kill His Employer With a
Hatchct.

no Aries 10 IAlll HIS employer with O
Hatchct.
MARsHALLTowN, Iowa, Nov. 16.-A
bloody affray- occurred this morning at
the home of Marcena Stone, a wealthy
farmer, living few miles southeast of
this city. F. l.. Pelbeam, his hired man,
without any warning, attacked Stone
with small blunt hatchet, striking him
down with violent blow on the head.
While the farmer lay on the floor par
TALLY stunned, his assistant repeatedly
struck him again. Mrs. Stone rushed
in from another room, and Pelbeam
turned upon her and struck her
five times with the hatchet,
and would undoubtedly have killed her,
had Stone not partially recovered. and
grasping the hired man by the throat,
brought him to the floor. The screams
of the woman and children had by this
time attracted the attention of some of
the neighbors, and as they approached,
Pelbeam wrenched himself loose and
fled. He was afterwards found in the
woods, having cut his own throat. His
wound is not necessarily fatal Mr.. and
Mrs. Stone will probably recover.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-17
ELECTION RETURNS.
Markham Considerably Behind His Tick
ct In San Diego County.

SAN DTEao, Nov. 16.-The official vote
of San Diego county shows; Markham,
3942; Pond, 2967; Redditk, 1864; Del
Vale, 1858; Waite, 4144; Hendricks,
2775; Colgan, Ais; Drum, 2348; Nc
Donald, 4155; Herold, 2SOl; Hart, 4163
Graves, 2795; Reichert, 4l61 Boom, ,2793
Brown, 4l23; Spencer. 2820; Anderson,
4152; Hall, 2774; Beatty, 4315; Stanley,
27S3; Garroute, 42O2; Coffey, 1857; Har-
424O Hatch, 1881; Bowers, 44O7; Cur
tis, 2540; Rea, 4119; Karcher, 1884
Hebron, 4O75; Gaffey, 1855. The Pro-
hibition vote for Bidwell was 395.
SUsANvIILE, Nov. 16.-The official re-
turns from Modoc county give Pond 612
Markham, 480; Bidwell, 80; Barham,
488; Geary, SOL; Jackson, 675; Jones,
465. The Republicans elect the judge,
sheriff and assessor.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-17
Russia's Action the Cause OF
Their Trouble.
Further subscriptions to the
Guarantee Fund.
Confidence in the Financial Situation
Not Yet Fully Restored.
Wall Street Money Kings Hold Important
Conferences-More Banks Expected
to Need Assistance.
Associated Press Dispatches.

LONDON, Nov. 16.-The distrust in
financial circles was not entirely dis
PEELED by yesterdays relief of the Bar
ings. The general belief is that it is still
too early to conclude that all is right.
1t is bnown that number of small firms
have been under heavy strain. 1t is
also improbable that confidence will be
restored until the position of the Barings
toward Argentine financial matters be-
comes clear.
The Scotch bank will have a meeting
tomorrow for the purpose Of adding to
the Barings' guarantee fund. The
whole banking world has shown alac-
rity in subscribing, and when all the
provincial and other gu descriptions
have arrived, the total will be such a
sum as will make the whole incident a
brilliant triumph Of the organizers Of
the fund. Besides three millions sur
plus, the partners estates represent
immense resources. s
Another large firm called meeting Of
it's chief connections Saturday and sub
mitted a statement which efectually re-
moved any grounds of suspl Ion.
There are rumors of a radical change
in the personnel of the firm OF Barring
Brothers.
BERLIN, Nov. 16.-A Petersburg dis
patch to the Berlin Zeitung says the
Bank of England is negotiating with
the Imperial bank for &l5, ,0O0, 900 gold.
The Barings' embarrassment was due
to the action of the Russian government
which. alarmed by the financial troubles
in the Argentine republic, during the
summer, suddenly withdrew from the
Balings 92,500,000. Just as it with
drew 91,O0O.OO0 from the Compton
d. d'Esocampte in the sIr.ng Of 1889, its
action at that time resulting in the sui
eide of the manager of the institution,
and the collapse of the copper ring.
The Barings offered to sacrifice every
thing, but the unavoidable delay in re-
alizing would have been almost equiva-
lent to an actual collapse, and for this
reason it was decided to raise guaran-
tee fund. 1t is rumored that Russia s
agent in Paris withdrew recently an.
other two and half million pounds on
rumor that the Barings had stopped
payment. The latter's assets include
100000 of the finest paper in the
world. 1t is believed three years will be
ample time to bring the firms affairs to
| q substantial position.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-17
MILITARY MATTERS.
The Secretary of Wars An
nual Report.
The Tone Of the Army Said to
Be Improving.
Liberal Appropriations for Coast
Defences Needed.
The Number of Desertions Rapidly De.
creasing-The Citizen Soldiery
Need Encouragement.
Associated Press DISPATCHES.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16.-The secretary
of war, in his annual report in con-
nection with courts-martial, says :
Since the order allowing enlisted men a
suitable officer to defend them, the
number of courts-martial has fallen off
considerably, and this is indicative of
the improving tone of the army.
In regard to coast defenses, the report
says: Our long coast line is peculiarly
exposed to attack from the sea. No
great civilized nation today has more
just cause than ours to look
we'll to the condition OF it's coast
defenses, and none since the
civil war has so wholly neglected them.
A modern land battery constitutes a
permanent defense. When our princi-
pal cities, our harbors and our navy
yards are thus protected, then our coasts
will be safe, and our navy and cur in
creasing commerce will have safe ports
of refuge. With an annual appropria-
ton of eight to ten millions, only little
more than that of the present year, the
construction and implacement of NOR
tars and guns and works of torpedo de-
tense for the whole coast can
be carried on, and in ten
years our principal harbors and
cities rendered reasonably secure. The
art of modern gun-making is now well
inaugurated in this country. Under the
present contract, about thirteen twelve
inch cast-iron mortars, hooped with
steel, can be cast per annum, and as
there are other plants in the country
besides these of the present contractors,
it is only necessary that sufficient sums
be appropriated for the manufacture Of
about fifty mortars year. The manu-
facture of forgings fer S-inch, 1C-inch
and 12-inch breech loading guns by the
Bethlehem iron works, under the
appropriation OF $1,500,000 is pro-
ceeding satisfactorily, and it
is expected that the contract
will be completed by November l, 1898.
The appropriation will secure about
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-17
sTANLEY's REAR GUARD.
The Cannibal Incident Affirmed by Stan
Iey's Zanzibar Servant.

LONDON, Nov. 16.-Bonny vouches
that the log of the rear guard from
Yambuya, published by the Times, is
exactly as when handed to Stanley, with
no alteration whatever. The section
extending from June 11th to 10Th, which
appears today, is of no special interest
except as regards the record of COM
plants of continual desertions.
Stanley's Zanzibar servant today
handed sealed statement to the
Times's New York correspondent re-
garding the cannibal incident. This
statement reafirms the story of jamie
son paying for the girl with handker-
chiefs, and details at length Major
Bartelot's high-handed and arrogant
actions.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-17
ual1fornia Rall laames.

San FRANCISCO, Nov. 16.-The San
Franciscos and Stocktons played two
games here today. San Francisco won
both games by scores of eight to three,
and eighteen to one. The Stocktons
fielded poorly in both games.
SACRAMENTO, Nov. 16.-The Oaklands
and Sacramentos played an interesting
game here today, and the victory was
won by the senators. The colonels
played rather listless game, and Carsby
was batted hard, especially in the first
part OF the contest. Score, ten to four.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-17
CRACKING FLAMES,

San Jose Lady's Narrow Escape From
An Awful Death.
SAN JOSE, CAL, Nov. 16.-Mrs. Elma
Glover, secretary of the board of trade,
while sick in bed this afternoon, was
awakened by the cracking of flames,
and on awakening found the sitting
room adjoining her apartment sheet of
fire. She fought her way through to the
kitchen, but there fell unconscious, and
would have perisbed but for the oppor-
tune arrival of a neighbor. Her loss on
household goods is $780,. damage to
house, $500. Cause, defective tlue.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-17
BROUGHT TO A FOCUS.
The Ivett Murder Saddled on the Olsen
Family.

The Ivett Murder Saddled on the Olsen
Family.
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 16.-The Chron-
icle's Merced special says: The Ivett
murder case will be brought to focus
within the next twenty-four hours. tits
stated that Sheriff Warfield today swore
out warrants for the arrest of John Doe
for murder, and Richard Roe and Jane
Doe for conspiracy to murder. 1t is
surmised that these warrants are really
meant for August Olsen, Jake Olsen and
their mother. The warrants were sent
the deputy sheriff at Smelling by a
special messenger. There is some talk
of lynching August Olsen if he is ar
rested, but Sheriff Warfield is prepared
for such an emergency.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-17
Steamship Arrivals.

New YORK, Nov. 16.-The Umbria,
Britannia and City of Berlin, from Liver
pool; the State of Georgia, from Glas-
gov; the Normadie and Bohemia, from
Hamburg.
QUEENSTOWN, Nov. 16.--The British
Princess, Philadelphia.
HAvRE, Nov. 16.-La Champagne,
New York.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-17
The Green-Eyed Monster.

CANTON, ILL.,, Nov. 16.-At Utica, this
morning, Philip Smith, a well-to-do
farmer, shot and killed his wife, and
then suicided. He was 60 and she 90
years of age. For some time he had
been insanely jealous of her, his friends
say, without any cause.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-17
VERY MYSTERIOUS.
But Colored Gent Seems to be in the
WoOdpile,

AUGUSTA, Ga, Nov. 16.-Last Sunday
night the north and south bound trains
were robbed of express matter by a
mysterious man who, after relieving the
messenger in one car, escaped and then
getting on another train, robbed the
other messenger in the same way. The
same thing happened last night on the
south-bound train; man entering the
car between stations and robbing Mes
senger Corphut. The latter claims to
have exchanged shots with the robber,
and there are spots of blood on the car
At the point where the man is said to
have jumped from the train the ground
is soft and muddy, but although the Of
ficials visited there early this morning
no traces of footsteps could be found.
The whole affair is very mysterious.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-17
THE OREGON WRECK.
Most of the Injured Persons Pulling
Through Nicely.

Through Nicely.
SALEM, Ore, Nov. 16.-The persons
injured in the railroad wreck at Lake
Labush, and who were brought here,
are improving and will probably all re-
cover. Several who were taken to farm
house near the scene of the disaster
are not reported as doing so WE'LL
Among them is Mrs. w. F. Howell of
Oakdale, WASH, who is in precarious
condition, and it is thought she cannot
recover. The state board of railroad
commissioners made thorough exam
ination of the wreck today, and will
probably submit their report tomorrow.
Manager Kaehler, Engineer Grohndahl
and other railway officials also made an
examination of the trestle and the
wrecked cars. The wrecking crew ex-
pect to have a temporary trestle ready
for the passage of trains by Tuesday
next
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-17
One Year Old.

Rio DE JANETRo Nov. 16.-Congress
met yesterday. The presidents message,
after reviewing the work of the pro-
visional government, formally trans
ferred the power of government to the
chambers. The first anniversary of the
republic was held yesterday.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-17
Lost Diamonds Djscovered,

New YORK, Nov. 16.-Two diamond
bracelets valued at $1,000, which were
supposed to have been stolen from Mrs.
Commodore Bateman by her French
maid, were found in the very. room from
which they were thought to have been
stolen. The maid will probably be re-
leased TOMORROW.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-17
GOT AWAY WITH THE FUNDS.
A Bank Cashier Decamps With a Large
Amount of Cash.

CHICAGO, Nov. 16.-A dispatch from
Mount Carmel, ILL.,, says the banking
house of Cowling, Gowenlock & Co. was
closed November 9th on account of the
death of President Cowling. 1t did not
reopen, and cashier Gowenlock disap-
lpeared. Yesterday receiver was ap-
pointed, and the safe was found to con-
tam less than 5000. The supposition is
that the cashier got away with $3.50, 900
Or moro 49,
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-17
Lynching Looked For.

HUNTINGTON, Tenn, Nov. 16.--Consta-
BILE Hig Ross and his nephew, Jim Ross,
attempted yesterday to levy on a lot of
cotton belonging to Farmer Araddis,
against whom the constable held an ac-
count. Araddis rushed out of his house
with double-barrelled shotgun and
killed both the Rosses. Lynching is
lopLa3 fo,
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-17
Clearing House Report.
BosToN, Nov. 16.-Clearing-house state
ment for the past week:

NOte-The per cent. indicates the rate OF IN
crease as compared with the corresponding
week of last year, except when marked with y,
when it means decrease.
Total exchanges OF all the leading cit
les of the United States and Canada,
1902, 1894, ,479; increase, 1872 per cent.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-17
BAY CITY BRIEFS.
A Ferryboat Disaster Narrowly Avoided
The WarsDrite's Departure.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov l6.-A heavy fog
on the bay this morning caused a col
lision between the ferryboats, Oakland
and Newark. The boats just grazed each
other and no damage was done, though
the passengers were greatly frightened
H. M. S. Warsprite sailed today for
Coquimbo.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-17
Miners Going to Strike.

BERLIN, Nov. 16.-The organ of the
miners in the Bochum district an
nounces that there will be a general
strike.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-17
An Editors Death.

LONDON, Nov. 16.-Shirley Hibbard,
the editor OF Gardeners magazine, died
today.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-17
A schoonar Eonndered.

A Schooner Foundered.
LONDON, Nov. 16.-The schooner Vine
foundered off the coast of Devonshire.
Six persons were drowned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-08-24

The steamer DANA, which was stranded al Jones
Inlet. L. L. on Wednesday night, was hoated Oh FIJI
day at IL p m, and yesterday steamed 10 her pier
at Hoboken apparently without any injury size VIII
be placed on a dry dock tomorrow for thorough
eyaminati ION. II is said that as she haH oouOe
bottom she sustained 10 injury but the eAarhiauo"
tomorrow will determine all that Cables were run
ee,cral times from the DANA to tugs Thursday.
in the hope OF pulling her off, but in van' STORM
sprung up in the evening and oosened the sand about
the Dania's brow. once more cables were iasaeneu
10 her stern and at ii p. III. the DANA gllueu On JUG
and 500 pieces OF baggage had been removed rom te
steamer before she hoated Inc baggage Was
carried to the companys pier in Ho6oken. .
The pilot who was in charge OF the DANA mas not
vet made report about the accident
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-08-24
VOLAPUE.

her Singleton in The Boston Transcript
All tie nations focked together
10 talk of Volapuk, and to see whether,
The language could be firmly rooted
But the question was much mo0ted.
First the AngloSaxon Numbered
out his no, and then he wondered
Why the need of choosing rags,
And broken glass, and little jaGs,
From every tongue new words 10 inahe'
And added: Whs not Engllsh take
If there is need Of World speecn.
IT Is easy both to learn ana tcaeh'
The Volapukean then began
To show the merits OF his plan.
lie said that a-e-i-o-u
Should be pronounced exactly uue.
And with delight his features elow~ou'
As lie the simple grammar sho"o
He said Oba. ODE. obi. 80,
It's very easy. don't you see Univ.
lie counted /: Bal, tel, Hi, fol, luI
Just think of learning thal I'D so"ooi'
Mon Dieu the Frenchman said, . MelaS'
That life should come TO such pass
On;cst q. que ce Volapuk, At,
(" language plein d'csprit ct chic
comme ie Francaisl Messeurs. merci.
peut on me blamer 81 1c rls
I am like JOurdain, lie bourgeois ,,
Fsf.ce prose on vers, this new patods!'
Ach. mein Colt. the German said
lie winhed his eye. lie shook ms head'
Meistersinger kehr zuruck,
Ind hore dieses Voapuk:
hch! vie komisch allies klingt
When mann es spricht und mann es sins''
Was fur Elm schreckliches ungiuGK
Wenn Oper werden in NolapuK!
Carrambo!n the Spaniard rolled
From his lips, and then grew oOlu,
From Voapuk to his LIES emu
And the Italian delegate ~, ho.o
Rose i'm alarm, and said he q hato
To change his dreamy Tuscan tones o,o.,,
For those that seemed to him sad groan''
What shall we do for barcaroiles'
What shall We do, we lazy souls,
ror .dolcp far niente, 100,
an Dante! what can mortals doF"
Tho tonsured priest he drew his cowl
over his head, and gave hoWi'
Confessions made in N0lapuh!
I'll not know any word they speah.
When l 60 out my little door,
I'll be no wiser than before,
All secrets will be hidden away
i can't pronounce 'AbSolvo te'
@oh. zeus !, said the peplumed Greek.
WITH Is te CenOe' French and English head.
Will AeSchylus in ii be read =.
Could Maid of Athens ere we part
BE said in this tongue from mel Ihe near''
Ne gods project the Golden fleece .
OF our pure tongue In classic Greece!"
Kamehameha. of the sandwich Isles.
said. with one of his broad smiles:
{" iii divide the vowels that speak
Mongolians laughed in their wlne slee'oS'
IL sound little like Chinese
To the Eskimo the Malayan,
The Bashi- Bazourk with Iatagnan,
The wild Zulu, the Hottentot
The question really mattered NOT.
But then outspOke Gogol plushkin-
Tolsto -turgenief kalenin-
Tschaiscow Observation-Disclosures
Moscowsk schwatka- tichitichikof
1T is As simple as joke,
No more upon our words we'll choke"
The idea filled him with delight
lie danced all day, lie danced all Msh%
"I'll teach this lovely Nolapuk
TO Gar, 10 Cossack and Musk,
Penob | write Peni. Pena.
oh, lumty- tum! Oh, tra-la-la!'
To his heart the VOlapukean pressed,
lie placed fine jewels on his breast.
lie bought the language then and there.
And said Wen 20 TO Russia. where
Soon they will never deign to speak
In any tongue but Nolapuk!"