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Los Angeles herald., 1891-07-08
whom the law authorized. twelve, and
all were present.

whom the law authorized. twelve, and
all were present.
NEWSPAPER MEMS DIFFICULTIES.
The crowd outside the prison was
composed almost entirely of represen-
tatives of newspapers and OF two press
associations. Warden Brown de-
clined to permit representatives
of the press associations to
have access to the execution chamber,
either as assistants or witnesses, and it
was known several days before the exc
cution took place that the accounts of
it which might be published must be OBJ
tanned from the twelve citizens who
were invited to be present, if they
could be persuaded to talk about it. EX-
tensive preparations had been made to
handle what news could be obtained as
rapidly as possible.
Near the place where the temporary
execution room had been built, was a
small frame building of two rooms.
Special wires had been strung to it, and
operators sat with finger on key from
midnight of Sunday, waiting for the
signal to send the news that the execu-
ton had taken place. The Western
Union telegraph company had put extra
operators in its Office at the railroad sta
ton, not far down the track, to handle
the reports OF special correspondents.
RETICENCE OF THE WITNESSES.
The witnesses were besieged by the
reporters as soon as they made their ap-
pearance from the prison. All of them
refused to say anything, however, ex-
cept that the executions had passed off
without any hitch, and had been a sue
cess from scientific standpoint. War
den Brown had laid strict injunction
of secrecy upon all of them, and had evil
IDENTIFY made such an impression on
their minds that they were
loath to talk. All looked thorough
ly used up and quite exhausted.
They had been through terrible or
deal, and the effects were plainly visible
upon their faces. Rev. DIR. Law, chap
lain of the Tombs, New York, who
assisted the prison chaplain and was
witness, said: II was fully convinced
that killing murderers by electricity was
failure, but 1 am now convinced to the
contrary. Every one of the men went
to the chair calmly and died easily and
without pain or contortion. Death was
instantaneous"
THE PRISONERS FoREwARNED.
The prisoners had received some in
timation beforehand that the executions
were to take place this morning, and
they were prepared. They went to the
execution chamber bravely and met
their fate without struggle. The cleo
trodes were not applied as in the Kemm-
ler case to the top of the skull and base
of the spine, but were bound to the fore
heads OF the condemned men and the
calves of their legs. The current was
turned on in each case for twenty Sec
onds. The voltage was about
1900 to 1900. In each case
there was an apparent evidence of revi-
val as in the Kemmler case, and the
current was turned on second time for
each. The medical men present agree
that death came at the first contact,
and that the seeming revival was merely
reflex muscular action. DR.. Barber,
the prison physician, came out shortly
after II O'Clock, and said the autopsy
was completed, but that no statement
would be given for several hours.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-07-08
A Fragile Structure.

A system which chronic Indigestion has de-
pleted and rendered nervous and feeble, is in
deed very fragile structure, q tenement fast
topping into lrretrievable decay. Excessive
irritability of temper, abnormal and causeless
anxiety, hypochrondria, hysteria and sleep
OF nervousness That grand invigorating ner-
vine, Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, tranquilizes
by strengthening the nerves. accomplishing the
double result through the medium of renewed
digestion and assimilation No tonic in exist
ence exhibits such thoronghness, produces
such speedily appreciable effects as the Bitters
laria and dangerous kidney trouble, and rene
dies completely liver and bowel inactivity and
disorder. Nervous invalids should not fail to
fortify their systems with this benign protec-
tive, which well merits persistent trial.
THE REV GEO. H. THAYER, of Bourbon,
Ind, says: "Both myself and wife owe our lives
to SHILOH'S CONSUMPTION CURE" For sale
by .Heinzeman, 222 N. Main, or Trout, Sixth
and PnOadway.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-07-08
THOUGHT HE HAD THE BEST OF 1T.
The Highwayman Made Him Empty His
Pockets, but He Was Satisfied.

The Highwayman Made Him Empty His
Pockets, but He Was Satisfied.
"Hold on a minute, young manr'
The tone was imperative, and the young
man turned quickly and looked into the
business end of a 44caliber revolver.
"Shell out, and make no brash playsl''
"But, my dear Sip
"Shell outf'
Certainly, sir. What'n you have-a
pocket oank, a plugged nickel or brass
match safef"
Everything you've got. Turn your pock-
cts out and quit talking"
with pleasure. Will you"-
"Quitl Just keep your eye on the banker
and drop everything into my side pocket. :"
The orders were obeyed in silence, and
then came the admonition:
SECT a move on you'll"
"Excuse me, Mr. - Mr.. -, well
never mind the name; you're probably
modest. But will you favor me with a
pencil?"
The man with the slouch hat pulled
down over his eyes kept the young man
covered with the revolver in his right
hand while he reached into one of his ca
pacious pockets with his left and pulled
out a short pencil.
'Course, uonT Want TO DC mean, ne
said.
"Thank you'll Thank you'll And a piece
of paperl Mol Well, never mind; I'll use
my cuff. Have to make notes or / forget
everything, and this is rattling good
story. Wouldn't miss it for anything.
You get apocketbook worth ten cents, with
three dimes in it, plugged nickel, match
safe worth fifteen cents and sea bean
worth nothing l write up the story and
get So 40 for it easy. Maybe you got the best
of it, but Pm satisfied. Much obliged, old
man; here's your pencil. Good nightP
And the newspaper man walked on
whistling, while the highwayman leaned
up against fence and muttered, "Well, I'll
be hangedp'-Chicago Tribune.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-07-08
TOO MUCH ALCOHOL,
1t Brings Thomas Bridgestock Davis
to His Death.


to His Death.
A man was found dead yesterday in
the wheat field of the Laguna ranch,
east of the Evergreen cemetery. He
was identified as Thomas Bridgestock
Davis. At the inquest his wife. Jane
Davis, testified that her husband had
been drinking very heavily, and that
last Saturday he was treated at the po-
lice station for delirium tremens. In
quiries made 60 to show chat Davis,
while in drunken condition, wandered
out of town. The verdict of the jury
was that the deceased died from ex-
haustion caused by excessive use of al
coholic stimulants.
The deceased was 45 years old and
was native of Wales. He came to this
country seven and half years ago, and
was formerly in the saloon business.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-07-08


There was no apparent hitch in the
four executions, and they were pro-
nounced a success. The death of the
four men appeared to the observers to
be painless. Death came like flash.
Doctors took charge of the four bodies
Immediately after death, and began an
autopsy, to discover as far as possible
how rapid had been the killing and the
precise effects produced.
THE WITNESSES OF THE EXECUTION.
No one knew exactly who was inside
that board house with carefully secured
windows; no one knew just all who
were the legal witnesses to the killing
but this is supposed to be list: DR..
Southwick, OF Buffalo; DR.. Daniels,
Buffalo, DIR. Carlos F. Mcdonald, of the
state board of lunacy, New York; DR..
Alphonso D. Rockwell, New York; DR..
Samuel B. Ward, Albany; DIR. Franklin
Townsend, Auburn; Dl. Baker of
the local prison staff; DR..
Hiram Barger, Prof. Louis II. Landy,
New York; Father Hogan, Rev. John
B. Creeden, Deputy Attorney General
Hoffman, f. F. Davis, the electrician,
and Charles Durston, warden OF Auburn
prison.
The witnesses had remained in the
prison all night. 1t was the idea of the
warden to keep them within the walls
where they could not be interviewed,
and where they would have no chance
to talk to anyone. :
The witnesses to the execution
gathered at the prison in response to
the warden's invitation, half an hour or
more before the time fixed for the elec-
trocution to take place. The warden
had invited the full number Of those
Los Angeles herald., 1891-07-08

This is not War Rate, but very
cheap rate by the Surf Line to visit the
war steamers Charleston and Itata at
San Diego. Only $3.50 round trip.
Trains leave First-street station South
ern California railway, 8:15 am. and
3 :05 pm. Tickets good returning Thurs
day, 9th. See small bills for full par
ticulars.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-07-08

THE NEW ERA, No. Court street. Fine
wines and liquors Ed Wenger, proprietor.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-11

ORDINANCE no. 23.-PROHIBITING
" the running of wheelbarrows, bicycles,
velocipedes, carts. wagons and sleds on and
upon walks and pavementS
Whereas, The common use and practice of
running loaded wheelbarrows on and upon
boardwalSs has proven destructive to walks
so used, and
Whereas, The running OF wheelbarrows,
bicycles, velocipedes. carts, wagons anG
sleds on walks and payements are an OBJ
struction on same, dangerous to citizens and
the public generally, destructive to property
and has become and is deemed a public nui-
sance, therefore,
Section l. Be il enacted by the Burgess and
the Town Councils of the borough of Glen
field, and it is hereby enacted by the author
ity of the same, that no person or persons
from the date of the adoption and passage
of this ordinance be permitted to run wheel
barrows, bicycles. velocipedes, wagons, carts
or sleds over or upon the walks or pave
ments along public roads or streets.
Sec. 2. Any person or persons who will
fully violate this ordinance shall, upon con-
viction before the Burgess or Justice of the
Peace of said borough, on first otfense, pay
fine of one Isl O0) dollar. together with all
cost of suit and collection of fine. Upon
conviction on second and all succeeding Of
fenses the fine shall be not less than five
(S5 OO) dollars, nor more than $40, together
with cost of suit and collection of fine.
Sec. g. That the Street Committee of said
Borough Council are authorized to proceed
and enforce the terms of this ordinance
within their discretion.
Attest: GEO. H. WEIGH,
7. NJ. sHoLEs. Burgess.
Clerk ofCouncil.
SEPTEMBER Z, 1891. se9-32
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-11
THE WAGES OF CRIME.
MANY Convictions in Criminal Court
Cases Yesterday.
TRYING THE T0RRENCE WILL SUIT.
William Moore Claims to Have Been Illegally
Imprisoned.
HAPPENINGS IN THE COURT CIRCLES

In the Criminal Court yesterday Arthur
Platter, colored, was convicted of assault
aud battery on Detective John McTighe.
On June McTlghe was taking Platter to
the workhouse to serve out a sentence, and
while on the train Platter attempted to es-
cape. He assaulted the officer, but did not
succeed in getting away. Harry Burnett
and William Jones, of the Sixth ward, were
convicted of the larceny of SO and bottle
OF Whiskey from John Miller August 1.
John ACoe was convicted of the larceny of
coat from James Rodgers August Is.
Miss Ida Schultz, a good-looking young
woman, 24 years of age, pleaded guilty to
marrying George Walker, negro, without
being diSorced from her first husband. She
was sentenced six months to the workhouse.
Walker was put on trial for perjury. lie
was accused of swearing falsely on August
l., when he took out the license to marry
Miss schultz. in certifying that she nae noe
been married before. He claimed that ne
did not know she had been nlnI, slo
had two children. The jury is out SharleS
Kear was acquitted of the larceny OF some
furniture from Ida Mexican, OF No: 9o tan
over street, Allegheny, August 10 MAX
ReitcnstCin was acquitted OF assault ana pat
terry on Joseph Eckstein.IAugEst 2lat NO. Al
Ella street. The costs were DIVIDED
Thomas Jones was tried for assault ana
battery on Andrew Bena at Carnegie's mill,
Duqucsne, July 81 He was acquitted ana
the costs divided. James Holland was &C
Quilted OF the charge OF breaking into Fred
Laws boathouse on the Monongahela river.
April 1 and stealing a watch and chain. re-
volver and box OF cigars. Patrick ROCK
pleaded guilty to assault and battery on his
wife. Bridget Rock He was sent 1our months
to the wCrkhouSc.
August Rick was convicted of the larceny
OF a pair OF driving lines from c. .. Hess.
Fast Liberty, July Il. He was recommended
TO the mercy OF the court. Fred wagner
pleaded guilty to the larceny of $50 from c.
r.. Duncan, July 6. He was sent six months
to the woTl5house. The jury is out in the
case OF George Gamble, aged 10 years. VINO
was tried on three charges of larceny. He
was accused of stealing a set of harness
frOm the DuqueSna Batter Company, an
other set from William McCaffrey and
horse collar from c. c Bacr.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-11
POOR MANS DAY FRIDAY.
One Thousand Substantial Garments fol
tlie Poor offered by the +. C. G, C.

One Thousand Substantial Garments for
tie Poor offered by She p. C. e. c.
We have set aside the following garments
for our Friday sale, SO that the poor people
car buy mems clothing, boys suits and ex-
ira pauts al such low prices as to enable
them all 10 wear good. substantial clothing:
Joe mems heavy Vermont gray sack
coats, flannel lined, all sizes. .........S1 55
800 mems sack and cutawav suits,
- styles to choose from, good bust
ness suits "a
25e pairs Of gnen's cashmere pants,
neat stripes and checks, at t... 1 25
$50 boys school suits, sizes to Is.
well made and nice patterns at. SC
100 boys long pants suits, sizes l3 to
70, made from check cashmere and
These prices are for today onlv at the
2. c. C. C., Pittsburg Continuation
Clothing Company, corner Grant and Dia-
mond streets.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-11

The Torrcnce will contest is still OF trial
before Judge Hawkins of the Orphans
Court. The most important witness exam
jncd yesterday was Mr.. Gray, former en-
ploye OF the late Francis Terrence. He
stated that he had been in the employ of
Terrence from 1850 until his death, anG was
thoroughly acquainted with his business
affairs. Terrence was the agent of the
Scheulev estate and had entire charge of IL
until his death. giving il daily supervision.
The rent received from Mrs. Schenleys ten
ants Amounted to from $l41000 to Slj0.0tO a
year. There were l20Oo tenants. Terrence
attended to collecting all the rents pay
mont of taxes, improvements. repairs, etc.
The witness believed Terrence was fully
able TO attend to any business matters up un-
I'll his death. The other witnesses examined
only corroboratcd testimony that had al
ready been taken.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-11

HOUSE-Furnished house, Shadyside, in choice
II location. with every convenience; paved
street; nine rooms, all in perfect order; II not
taken by the 18th will rent unfurnished. Henry
A. Breed, SIG Market st. se10-6t
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-11

| NJ EN-Two good sober men to canvass and COL
Vl lect for Prudential ms Co.; small bond re-
| qured; good books. Apply R. Stevenson, 81
| Fourth av., Pittsburg. se1l-T
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-11
Legal Notices.
Office of CHAS. r. WEITERsHANSoN.

Office of CHAS. X. WEITERSHANSON,
No. 1876 Ohio ST., Allegheny.
ESTATE OF ANDREAS kOEHN-NOTICE IS
IT. hereby given that letters testamenta tary on the
estate of Andreas kochn have been granted TO the
undersigned, TO whom all persons indebted to
said estate are requested to make immediate pay
mcnt, and those having claims against the same
should make them known without delay. KARO-
LIMA KOEHN, ExecutrfX, No. 100 Third street,
Allegheny. au2S-3S-F
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS NO. /,
i of Allegheny County, Pa. No. IS September
T., 1880. In re voluntary assignment Of |. ID.
Risher to John NJ. Risher. Notice is hereby given
10 the creditors of l. ID. Risher and all others in
terested, that the undersigned auditor appointed
b. the Court TO take testimony, and report sched-
ule Of distribution of the balance In the hands of
the assignee will meet the parties interested his
Office, No. 10 Fifth avenue. Pittsburg, Pa, on
MONDAY, september D, 1881, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ,
for the purposes of his appointment. JACOB II.
MILLER, Auditor. auS-S-F
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-11
AUCTION SALE,
FRIDAY, SEPT. II, 1891, at the

FRIDAY, SEPT. IL, 1891, at the
HENRY AUCTION CO.'S
new stores, Nos. "A and 26 Ninth st.
Elegant parlor furniture in rug, brocatelle
tapestry and plush; chamber suites, oak and
walnut; mirror door wardrobes, folding beds,
chiffoniers, sideboards, bookcases, fancy
rockers leather couches and dining chairs,
toiletware dinner sets, springs, mattresses,
chairs, washstands, bedsteads and bedding
Carpets-New and second hand, ingrrlin,
brussels and velvet Also at o'clock a
lot of tobacco, cigars and showcases
HENRY AUCTION CO.,
selQ92 AuctioneerS
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-11
Kraft's Creditors Are SAFE.

There is no foundation for tie rumor that
the creditors of ex-Treasurer Kraft, of
Sharl,sburg, would be seriously embarrassed
by his failure. Treasurer-elect G. II. Wan
ner was in the city yesterday making ar
rangements preparatory to assuming the
duties of the Office. He stated that no
further trouble was anticipated and that the
auditors had not yet completed their exami-
nation of Kraft's accounts, but would prob
ably be prepared to make a report to-day OF
the exact amount of the shortage, which, as
before stated will be about $1,000 and will be
met by the bondsmen within 80 days.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-11

MONEY to loan Immediately: $50, 600 has been
WI left with us to place this week in sums to
suit applicants; this is a splendid opportunity to
parties wanting money at once. Morris & Flem-
ing. los Fourth av. jy12753-NF
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-11

The grand jury yesterday returned the
following true bills: Joseph Buechele, felon
ious assault and battery; john Kane, Thomas
Miller, 1eloniouS assault: Thomas Miller,
John Ticrney, aggravated assault and bat
terry: John Coughey. assault and battery;
George Crawford. Mike Clifford, Fred Eb-
lers. David GoSs. Walter Peters, 5. Peters,
larceny: Antonio SaberoZOzak, larceny by
bailee: John Hervey, frauduleEtly making q
written instrument: Gramer Eubaills, sell
ing liquor without a license and on Sunday;
Jesse Nilletts, nuisance The ignored bills
were: Ellen BrCgan. William Markus, as
81 ult and battery: Annie Wells, larceny.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-11
oFFIcIAL-GLENFIELD BOROUGH.

ORDINANCE NO. 22.-REGULATING
~ the placing and operating of gates 'front.'
ing on sidewalks. payements and streets in
the borough of Glenfeld, Pa.
Whereas, Certain persons companies, cor
porations and associations own and main
tain in the borough Of Glenfield gates hung
and arranged to open and swing out and to-
ward boardwalks, pavements and streets,
and
Whereas, Gates so placed and hung and
arranged are liable through negligence or
otherwise to be left open and thus obstruct
such boardwalk. pavement or street where
such gate or gates are located. In fact, gates
so hung and arranged have been and are
now allowed, through the negligence of per-
sons owning, maintaining and using such
gates to remain open, thus obstructing
boardwalks, pavements and streets, and
owing to the position of such gates, the
arrangement and operation of same and re-
suits thereof, they are deemed to be danger
GUS topedestrians and are public nuisance.
Section l. Be it enacted by the Burgess and
Town Council Oft borough of Glenield, and
it is hereby enacted by the authority of same.
They, any and all person or persons COM
panies, corporations or associations now
owning OF maintaining within the limits OF
the borough of Glenfield, gates hung or az
ranged to open or swing out and toward the
boardwalk, pavement or street, shall, within
ten days from date OF notice from the COun-
ell of the borough of GleL field, remove such
gate or obstruction, and if such gate or gates
be located, hung and arranged have not been
removed within the time as stated In such
notice, then the same can and shall be re-
moved by the proper authorities of the
borough of Glenfield at the proper cost and
expense to party or parties, companies, cor
porations or associations owning and main
tanning such gate or gates.
Sec. 2. Any person or persons, company,
corporation or association wilfullv y1olat-
ing this ordinance, shall, upon conviction be-
fore the Burgess or Justice of the Peace OF
said borough. on first offense pay a fine of
three (S3 O0) dollars, together with all costs
of suit and collection of fine. Upon con-
viction on second and all succeeding ofenses
the fine shall be not less than five (s5 0O) nor
more than $40 together with all costs of
suits and collection of fines.
Sec. g. No person orpersons, company, cor
poration or rassociation, or other parties from
the date of adoption and passage of this ordi-
nance shall be permitted to erect, place or
hang gate or gates of any description what
soever within the limits of the borough of
Glenfield fronting on the street. sidewalk or
pavement to swing out or toward the side
walk pavement or street.
Sec 4. That the Street Committee of said
borough Council are authorized to proceed
and enforce the terms of this ordinance.
Attest: GEO. II. WEIGH,
T. NJ. SHOLES, burgess.
Clerk OF Council.
SEPTEMBER Z, 1891. se932
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-11
Says II Was Not BlackmaiI.

suit was yesterday entered for libel by
John O'Ncill upon account OF the statement
iy Assistant superintendent of Police
ONara that "A previous suit brought by
plaintiff against 5. c. Boley was to extort
money. Plaintiff denies that such was his
purpose, and claims damages from the Su-
peTintendent and also from this paper for
including the Superintendent's statement
IN It's reuort,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-11
Alleges Illegal Commitment.

A-petttion was filed yesterday for a writ
or haDeas corpus 10 secure the release of
William Moore from the workhouse. Moore
was committed for 30 days September S by
Magistrate McKenna, in default of $50 fine
and costs. Reckless driving was the allega-
tion, Moore having run into q car on the
Citizens line while driving a buggy. lie
alleges that the evidence was insufficient
and his commitment illegaG Judge Kennedy
fixed next saturday for : hearing.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-11
Beautiful Pictures.

The art department contains many gen.
uine master pieces this year, and one entire
room is devoted TO the Photographic exhibit
C. p. L. II. Dabbs. The work of this artist
seems 10 improve as Ibe years roll by. HIS
new sepia pictures are attracting great at
tention, and receive daily praise from peo-
pie whose knowledge of art is not to be
questioned.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-11
AUCTION SALES.
ALBERT H. MO EsER, Attorney at Law.
PUBLIC SALE
IMPROVED CITY
REAL ESTATE.

Ine uHueTSlSHeu, aSSlSHee VI Gne
PITTsBURG LUMBER COMPANY,
Will offer for sale at public outcry, on the
premises, the following:
(n Five lots. .100x f20, on Friendship avenue
having erected thereon complete planning
mill and fixture and machinery. Subject to
two mortgages aggregating 81, 700. VIII be
sold on TUESDAY, the 18th day of Septem-
Der, 1891, at 2 o'clock P.
ALSO,
(2.) Lot 4sx120 feet on corner of Atlantic
avenue and DauDhin street. Having erected
thereon four new dwelling houses, subject
to a mortgage (building and loan associa-
tion) Of about 81 200. Will be sold on SAME
DAY, the 18th day of September, 1891, at
o'clock p. NJ.
(30 Lot, Forty-frst street and Allegheny
Valley Railroad: large irregular lot, fronting
$50 feet on Railroad, and 100 ON Forty-first
street; good manufacturing or yard site
Having erected thereon two brick dwellings,
sta BILE and office. Subject to a mortgage of
$500 win be sold on WEDNESDAY, the
18th day of September, 1891. at IL o'clock AN.
T. j. HAMILTON, Assignee,
sell-l5-MF 24 Fifth avenue.