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A FAIR YOUNG MURDEREss.

She Crushes Mans Skull With an Ak at a
Party.
JERSEY CITY, N. j., Dec. 25.-Maggie
Murphy and Edward McDermott got into a
row at party given by friend in Morgan
street to-day, and Miss Murphy, who is
only Is years old, hit McDermott on the
head with an ak, crushing in his skull.
The girl was arrested and McDermott
was sent to the City Hospital.
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b. q Il.

b. q Il.
Pictures-The biggest cut in prices viii
be in this department..
S. 90 pictures at g 90.
S4 90 pictures at 81 %.
50 so pictures at 81 90.
So 90 pictures at 75c.
j. G. Bennett q Co.,
Leading
Hatters and Furriers,
Corner Wood street
and Fifth avenue.
b. q b.
A chance this morning for shrewd buyers.
Fine potteries, piano lamps, pictures, ETC.,
at slaughter prices.
Som. prices e.
All so low as to close the stock in one day.
BoGGs & BUHI.
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TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

HIRL-TO WORK IN KITCHEN AND A
NJ lunch counter boy with some experiences.
MERCHANTS HOTEL, Nos. 157-I3s Water st
de2e22
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ALL AFTER PODLEWSKI.
HUNTING FOR sILIvERsKoFFs SLAYER
IN NEW YORK.

Russian Secret Agents and American De-
tectives Join in the Search, but No
Trace of Him Found-Nihilists Doubt
full of His Extradition if Arrested.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-26
Shot His Wife.

BATON ROUGE, Dec. %. 5.-william John.
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at the University of Minnesota next year, but
he says he will likely go to New Haven instead,
The Morrison boys stopped at St Paul
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son. colored, had dispute with his wife,
and shot her dead. The murderer escaped.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-26

For OHIO: HEAVY SNOW OR RAIN,
EAsTERLY WINDS, WARMER
PITTsBURG, Dec. % 1890
The United States Signal Service officer in
this city furnishes the following:
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-30
FAITH in PARNELL.
HOME RULE SURE TO WIN UNDER
HIS LEADERSHIP.
A Prominent Irish-American Just Re-
turned From the "Auld Sod" Speaks of
the Condition OF Things There.

CHICAGO, Sept. 29.-At the Palmer
house tonight, complimentary dinner
was given to j. Hynes, a well known
lawyer, who for a long time has taken a
conspicuous part in Irish affairs in this
country, and who has just returned
from visit to Ireland. The dinner was
given by M. E. Stone, w. X. Sullivan,
John r. Walsh, Judges Prehder-
CAST and Moran and number
of other friends of Hynes, over one hun
dred in all. In the course of an after
dinner speech, Hynes gave a review of
OF his observations in Ireland, and said
he met no man OF 'nationar' sentiments
in Ireland who had not implicit faith in
Parnell and confidence in the ultimate
success of his movement to secure home
rule.
Hynes said up to the advent of Par
nell's movement, he believed in the eff.
cacy only of "Organized force honorabIy
employed" for the attainment of Ire
lands autonomy, but since the Inaugural
tion OF Parnell's policy, that had his un.
divided support.
No one, he said, who had made per-
sonal visit to Ireland, and seen the con-
dition of the people there, could regard
the absentee landlord as anything but a
bird of prey
Speaking of the failure of the potato
crop, he said from personal observation
he knew there was no exaggeration in
the report, and that absolute starvation
followed the failure of this crop.
In conclusion Hynes spoke OF the uni
form courtesy and consideration which
he had been accorded by members of
parliament and those prominent in the
Irish cause.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-30
SchWab Not PardOned.

CHICAGO, Sept. 29.-Judge Gresham
this morning took up the application for
a writ OF habeas corpus for the release
from penitentiary of Michal Schwab, the
anarchist, sent to the penitentiary for
life. Attorney General Hunt filed a
special demurrer setting forth that the
allegation in the petition was nsuffi-
cient to warrant the prayer. Schwab's
attorney asked for time to examine the
demurrer. The court gave him until
p. m.
This afternoon Judge Gresham decid-
ed that there were not sufficient grounds
for a writ OF habeas corpus, and sustain
ed the attorney generals demurrer. At
torney Solomon secured permission to
amend his petition.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-30
UNTIMELY RAINS.
San Diego Raisin-Growers
Feeling Gloomy.
Considerable Damage Done by
the Early Showers.
The Crop Not Badly Injured Yet al
Fresno and San BernardinO.
The Rains Doing Good in Some Sections.
Mayor Pond En- Route Southwark.
Other Coast News.

Associated Press Dispatches.
SAN DIEGO, CAL, Sept. 29.-It has
been raining in this county for several
days in an intermittent fashion, and the
probabilities are for more. The
raisin growers of the Caion.
Sweetwater and other fruit
valleys, are in gloomy mood, and say
that if clear weather does not come
soon it will result in loss
of over 100000, and the raisin
crop, which promised to be nearly dou-
bic the output of last year, will be re-
duced to the average. The present
storm is the heaviest ever known in San
Diego during September.
FRESNO, Sept. Notwithstanding
the heavy rain, nearly all the vineyard
lists state if the weather now clears
off bright and warm, very
little damage will be done to raisins.
Many trays of raisins are stacked in the
vineyards, and until the rain ceases en-
tirely, and the trays can be uncovered,
it will be impossible to make even an
approximate estimate of the damage.
SAN BERNARBINo,, Sept. 29.-Rain fell
last night and this afternoon. The
damage to the raisin crop is not serious
yet, but another day of rain would do
great damage. Prospects are good for
fine weather.
CAYUcos, Sept. 20. = The first rain
storm of the season began Saturday, fol-
lowed by light showers Sunday and a
heavy downpour last night, making
a total of Ito inches, sufficient
for plowing and starting grass. Some
fruit, chiefly grapes, suffered. Dry feed
is spoiled, but this will not be much loss
here if the rains continue at intervals SO
as to keep the grass growing when
started.
TRACY, Sept. 29.-Half an inch OF rain
fell last night, and since then has been
regular down pour, making total OF
1.20 inches, and it is still raining. Over
20, 900 sacks of grain are out in this vi
cinity, mostly covered with straw, and
| 1000 tons of hay in stacks. ~--...4
r. -itonnrsTER, Cal, Sept. 29.-Nearly
half an inch Of rain fell last night and
today, with the prospect OF more
tonight. Grain is all threshed and hay
therefore, has done but little damage.
commenced falling here this afternoon.
MAhllNEA, otpI. AJ.-IIdll dIl lIlCIl Ol
rain has fallen here. Late grapes are
considerably damaged.
HEALDsBURG, Sept. 29.-Rain last
night and today. No damage to the
fruit crop yet, though much damage is
feared if the rain continues.
MERGED, Sept. 29.-The weather still
continues cloudy, with light showers.
The storm so far has done great damage
to hay and grain. The rainfall is %
in, hes.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-30

The popular weekly socials of the Hi.
nois Association, which have been sus.
pended since the first of July, will be re-
sumed this evening at Illinois hall, on
Broadway and Sixth street. For the
opening entertainment an excellent pro-
gram is offered. 1t will include selec-
tions by Prof. A. G. Gardner's orchestra,
a brief address by Rev. j. HI. Collins,
entitled GA Dream for Chicken, -
vocal numbers by Mrs. Fayman, Mrs.
Wiseman and Mrs. Gray, guitar solos
by Prof. G. S. DeLargo, either duets by
Joseph Bickel and Charles Golmer, a
recitation by Willie Park, piano solo
by Miss Nellie Walton, recitation by
Hattie Pearson, and violin solo by
Prot. Gardner. EVERYBODY is invited.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-30
BOY INCENDIARIES
THE NAPA FIRE BUGS AT LAST DE-
TECTED.
A Gang of Youthful Toughs Responsible
for the Recent Fires-The Ring-Leader
Well Known Olive-Grower's Son.

NAPA, Cal, Sept. 29.-James Flamont,
the son OF well known olive grower,
and only 20 years old, was arrested to-
night on three separate charges of
arson, and placed in the county jail.
Officers are now looking for Lee Horrell,
aged II, for two charges of arson. Last
Friday Detective John Curtin, OF San
Francisco, accompanied by Special
Agent w. f. Sewel, of the Home
Mutual Insurance company, arrived at
Napa and began looking into the
origin OF the numerous fires
which the town has been subjected to in
the last two years. Flamont and Hor.
rell are the ringleaders of a party of boy
incendiaries, and in each case performed
all the work OF setting fire to the build
ing, the others were simply onlookers
The plan OF operations of the boys was
to saturate straw or rags with kerosene
then on top of the pile place
a lighted candle one inch long. They
would then go home and to bed.
Flamont is charged with setting fire
to H. ]. Baddley's residence, temporar.
lily unoccupied, two years ago; to the
public school house last July, and to a
cottage owned by August Muller, on
August 10th. In only the first named
case was the attempt successful. Seven
or eight other attempts are also credited
to him, but there is no positive evidence
procurable.
The Horrell boy is charged with aid
ing in the two last named fires.
After his arrest Flamont confessed to
setting fire to the Baddley house and
the Muller house, but denied having
anything to do with the school house
fire
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-30

reviewed many points in the case, and
at length. He pointed out the differences
between direct and circumstantial evil
dence, showing that the latter when
conclusive was far more reliable. He
reverted to letters written by the pris
oner to Benwell's father. What was the
object of these letters? All was decep-
ton, and the prisoner must have known
Benwell would never write such letters
to his father. The condition of the
clothing on the body when found, dis
proved the theory of the defense that
the murder was for plumber. Every
mark on the clothing was removed, and
had it not been for the finding of cigar
holder, Benwel's death would always
have remained mystery.
The jury retired at 9 80 and returned
at II 80 with verdict of guilty of mur-
der in the first degree.
When asked if he had ANYTHING to
say why sentence should not be passed
upon him, Burchell replied: "Simply,
l am not guilty of murder"
The judge then said II fully concur
with the verdict of the jury" and SEN
fenced Burchell to hang on the 18th of
November.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-30
BURCHELL GUILTY.
The Murderer of Benwell
Convicted.
The Jury was Out Just Two
Hours.
The Culprit Sentenced to Be Hanged
November 14th.
He Still Maintains His Innocence-One of
the Most Remarkable Murder Trials
on Record.
Associated Press Dispatches. |

Associated Press Dispatchesl
WOODSTOCK, Ont, Sept. 29.-This was,
as expected, the last day of the trial of
Burchell. Interest in the case steadily
rose until it exceeded anything ever
known in a similar case in the history
of Canadian criminal Jurisprudence.
Some unimportant evidence was taken
today, after which, the arguments by
counsel began.
Blackstock, for tie defense, spoke five
hours. He reflected on the alleged reck
less methods OF the prosecution, and the
apparently reckless manner in which
witnesses for the crown seemed ready to
swear away mans life. His summing
up of the evidence was very exhaustive,
pointing out defects in the evidence
bearing on Birchell's identity. In dis
cussing the moral character of his client,
he said he must admit his utter inabil-
ity to point out an explanation OF the
course observed by / u chell, which
would be consistent with his inno
cence of dishonest purposes. The only
explanation of Burchell's statements to
Pelley and Benwell, inducing them to
come out there, which Blackstock could
OuSI3 Was OIldU DuICllcll cA pcCUcu w
secure through them money to enable
him to go into business and make good
his promises. He denounced the man
ner OF conducting the Identification of
the prisoner, as disgraceful. The time
would come when the mystery sur
rounding the crime would be cleared
away. He closed with touching ref
erence to the devotion of Mrs. Burchell.
Ostler closed the case for the crown.
He reviewed the case in detail and an
alyzed Burchell's negotiations with Ben
we'll into one fact-a plan to entrap
young Benwell to Canada, on represen-
tations that he knew would be shown to
be false the moment he arrived in Can
ada. The motive was to secure five
hundred pounds" He detailed Bur-
chel's dealings with Pelley, and said
the outcome OF all this fraud and decep-
ton could be but one thing, and that
was Blenheim swamp.
The judge, in his charge to the jury,
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-30

Sunday at Princeton, Mariposa, county,
between two Mexicans named "Curley-
headed Joe" and Arres, in which
the former was fatally shot.
The wounded man was taken
to the county hospital at Mariposa,
where his wound was pronounced fatal.
The shooting resulted from quarrel be-
tween the men, Joe being the aggressor.
He was approaching Arros with
drawn knife when the lat
ter warned him to desist, and
Joe not needing the warning, Arros
quickly drew a revolver and fired, the
bullet entering his body in the region
of the heart. Joe is well known in Mar
iposa, and bears bad reputation.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-30
Presidential Nominations.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29.-The follow.
ing nominations were sent to the senate
today by the presidents
Members of the new continental rail.
way commission-Alexander j. Cossa, oi
pennsylvania; George M. Pullman
Illinois; Henry q. Davis, West Vir-
ginia.
Sempronius H. Boyd, of Missouri,
minister resident and consul general to
Siam.
Smith A. Whitencold, Ohio, frst-as
sistant postmaster general.
James Lowrie Bell, Pennsylvania
second assistant postmaster general.
Alonzo L. Richardson, United States
marshal of Idaho.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-30
JubiIant Freshmen.

SAN JOSE, Sept. 29.-The Freshman
class of the University of the Pacific are
happy tonight, having been sustained
by the faculty and trustees in their re-
fusal to comply with the edict
to return the canes stolen from
the Sophomores. The authorities
of the college deemed that the matter
was one for the students to settle among
themselves, as it was nothing more than
friendly class rivalry. President Hirst
is loser in the contest, and there is con-
siderable feeling against him among all
the classes participating in the affair.
Both the juniors and seniors have sided
with the freshmen.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-30
The Montana Census.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29.-Census an
nouncenents foT ffoT Montana Mon ttana. Butte Butte GGitv. Gitv
10,701, an increase of 1888; Helena, 49,
S34, an increase of 1920. Population
of the state by counties: Beaverhead.
1886, an increase of 1928; Choteau,
1880, an increase OF 622; Custer, 53O1, an
increase of 2791; Dawson, 2O72, an in
crease of 1892: Deer Lodge, 1920, an
increase of 1924; Fergus, 3497; Gallatin,
6239, an increase of 25O6; jefferson,
6002, an increase of 353S; Lewis and
Clarke. 1925, an increase of 1904 !;
Madison, 1850, an increase of 645;
Megher, 4755, an increase of 20l2; Mis-
soula, 14,111, an increase of 1854;
Cascade, 1874; Park, $751;; Silver Bow,
23,715; Yellowstone, 2062. Population
of the state, 131 ,769, an increase of 92,-
610 or 1886 per cent.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-30
A Bridge Builders Mishap,

SAN LOUIS OBIsPo, Sept. pa gang
OF young men were removing an old
bridge at Arroyo Grande this afternoon,
and placing heavy timbers for new
one, when the underpinning gave way,
and the upper stringers crashed down on
the bridge, just escaping the men, but
striking Superintendent j. L. Eddy and
throwing him to the rocks at the bottom
of the creek, twenty-five feet below,
breaking both wrists and collar bone,
badly bruising him and, it is feared, in
turing him internally.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-30
A DIALOGUE.

Scene at the gate of Saint Clothing apply
entrance.
Saint Peter to First Clothier-'What can YOU say for
YOURSELF sir, did you have strictly price?'
First Clothier-"Wel no. not exactly Peter. You see
my customers in the habit OF always beating down.
So in order to protect myself usually did about like
this For instance, if suit of clothes cost $40
marked it S20, my customer beat me down to $780,
and as he satisfied to get it at his price, why let
him have it,
Saint Peter-"But don't you know that was wrong?
You could afford to sell that suit for $3.50 and make
good interest on your investment, and if your customer
was poor man, the wrong doubly as bad''
First Clothier-Well you know Peter, business is
business, had to size up my and do the best
could. 1 didn't think that was wrong"
Saint Peter-"You will have to 60 below, sir and re-
FORM If you would enter here you must be able say
truthfuly that you knowingly overcharged any
body. Next"
Second Clothing Man enters)
all about YOURSELF
Secon dClother-"I am from Los Angeles Saint Peter:
my store corner Spring and Temple Streets it was
called the LONDON CLOTHING CO.; always tried to
give my customers the best goods for the least money
had strictly price polite and accommodating
knew how marked my goods in plain figures at the
most reasonable profit; told any person lie TO
sell my goods"
Saint Peters, Yourr the l am looking for Mr..
London Clothing Co. We sorely in need of an hon
est clothier Enter, sir, and welcome"
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-30
RUSSIAN AGGRESSION.
Troops Massed on the Borders of Arme-
mia, Turkey and Persia.

LONDON, Sept. pa dispatch from
Erzeroum says: The situation in Arme-
MIA is serious. The Russian govern
ment has massed $4,000 troops on the
frontier. The Turks are expecting an
attack, and are rapidly supplying the
Kurds with arms and ammunition, and
making other preparations to resist the
Russian forces. Russia is also increas-
ing her frontier guards on the bounda-
ries of Austria, Turkey and Persia. The
alleged object of this increase, is to pro-
vide for the more effective suppression
of smuggling.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-30
THE TIPPERARY TRIAL
The Defense Continue Its Fight Again
Justice Shannon. ~.

Justice Shannon. eB
DUBLIN, Sept. 29.-In the case of Dill
Ion, O'Brien and others today, Timothy
Healy addressed the court on behalf OF
the defendants. He referred to the
refusal of the magistrates to consider the
propriety of Justice Shannon's with
drawal from the case, and announced
that in view of this the defendants would
apply to the high courts of justice Of
Dublin tomorrow for writ to prohibit
the present magistrates from proceeding
in the case, on the ground of bias against
the Defendants
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-30
POST MASTER WHEAT,

How He Managed to Feather the Nest
of His Son.
WASHINGTON, Sept, 29.-In the inves-
tigation into the charges against Post
master Wheat today, William Bradley
testified that he had been on the house
postoffice pay roll in March and April,
under different names. He did no work
but drew about $160, all of which went
to Wheat's son, except $15.
Walter Wheat, the postmaster's son,
testified that he did most of the work
for which Bradley was paid, and was
entitled to the money he received.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-30
The vatican Causes Excitement.

ROME, Sept. pa sensation has
been caused by the action of the Vati-
can authorities in the accommodation
of the theological faculty of the univer-
sity OF Coimora, Portugal, and prohibit
ing the ordination as priests of students
in the class OF 80. 1t is feared serious
consequences will result, owing to the
critical political state of Portugal. The
Vatican is blamed generally.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-30
A Quick Passage.

ASTORIA, Ore, Sept. 29.-The German
bark Renee Pickmers arrived from Yo-
kohamathis afternoon after passage Of
twenty-eight days. This is the fastest
time ever recorded between these points,
and had there not been heavy fog off the
mouth of the river the vessel would have
been in port two days earlier.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-30
An Operators Blunder.

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, Sept. 20. -
Owing to the failure of the
operator on the Jersey Cen
trail to deliver an order tonight, coal
and passenger train collided. The pas
sengers escaped with bad shaking up,
but Engineer Bigelow and both firemen
were killed, and Engineer Bedford and
two brakemen painfully injured.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-30
For Second Ward Democrats.

The Democratic voters of precinct B,
Second ward will meet in the Alliance
rooms in Downey block, corner of Tenn
pie and Main street next Thursday
evening at 7 80 O'Clock, for the purpose
of nominating ticket to be voted for at
the primaries next Saturday All such
voters in the precinct should be present
and aid in the good work.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-30
HarrisOn's Soft SOan.

WAsHINGToN, Sept. 29.-The president
today promised labor committee that
when congress adjourned he would give
consideration to the eight-hour law, and
would insist on its strict enforcement on
government buildings. He expressed
himself as earnestly desirous of further
ing the interests of the workingmen.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-30
Hayes Views Endorsed.

CINCINNATI, Sept. 29.-In the national
prison congress today, the chaplains in
attendance upon the congress passed res
olutions commencing those portions of
President Hayes opening speech which
set forth the theory that the community
was responsible morally for the crimes
committed in it.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-30
Shot Her Seducer.

SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. pa sensa-
tion was caused tonight by the killing
on the street of one Hall, sporting
man. by Miss Olsen, whom he wronged
and refused to marry. She made last
appeal tonight, and on his refusal, shot
him,
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-30
Russian Conspirators.

ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. 29.-It is learn
ed that during the recent maneuvers at
Rovno, four officers of General Gourko's
command were arrested on charge of
conspiring against the government. In
their possession were found copies of a
pamphlet issued by Polish revolution
lists.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-30

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29.-The appro-,
priations made by the first session of
the fifty-first congress were 1851, ,311 SOB.
The permanent annual appropriations
for the year lS90-9l amount to $IO1 $685.
453, making grand total for the year of
$462, ,949, 1856, an increase over the fiftieth
congress of $40,313,613.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-30
Livery Stable Burned.

RoHNERsvLLE, CAL, Sept. 29.--The
livery stable of Medler & Wells was
burned last night. Three buggies, two
horses and the building are total loss.
Cause unknown.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-30

LONDON, Sept. pa dispatch from
Goa, India says: The government was
successful in the elections. Excitement
continues and many leaders of the popu-
lar party have been arrested
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-30
Gill Gettinp On.

PHOENIX, Ariz., Sept. 29.-The Repub-
lican convention of Maricopa county,
today nominated Ex-Governor r. G.
Power, for the territorial council, Edwin
S. Gill, editor of the Arizona Republican,
and Joseph G. Mullen, for ass emily.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-30
Chief Arthur at the Bay.

SAN Francisco, Sept. 29.-Chiei
Arthur of the Brotherhood of Locomo-
tive engineers, arrived here today to set
tie, if possible, the difficulties between
the Southern Pacific company and its
engineers.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-30
Another German Suicide.

BERLIN, Sept. 2G.-Count Kieist, who
recently assaulted an inn keeper,
hanged himself with his suspenders, in
prison today.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-30
STUMPING THE SOUTH.
Pond, Coleman and Flynn Carrying the
War into frica

War into Africa.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 29.-Among the
passengers on the steamer Pomona
which sailed this morning for San Diego
and way ports, were Hon. E. B.
Pond, the Democratic nominee for
governor, j. V. Coleman and j. j.
Flynn. The party will leave the steam
er at Santa Barbara, and after holding a
meeting there will proceed to San Diego.
Mr.. Coleman will assist Mayor Pond in
stumping the southern section OF the
state
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-30
A Wrestling Match.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 29.-The direc.
tors of the California Athletic club to.
night directed President Fulda to ar.
range wrestling match between Evan
Lewis aud Joe Acton.