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Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-11-15
A worthless scamp's Crime.

MILFORD, Pa. Nov. 14.-There is great
excitement through Pike county over
the shooting of T. E. David, wife and
son, by worthless fellow named Simon
Fields. with whom David and family had
always been on good terms. The Davids
were all seriously wounded, and it is
feared the father will die. The assailant
was arrested, and threats of lynching are
being made.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-11-15
NINETEEN CROOKS.
Chicago Police Succeed in Capturing a
Dangerous Gang.

CHICAGO, Nov. 14.-Nineteen men
were arrested tonight in and near the
Farmers saloon, Clinton and Madison
streets. They belong to an organized
gang OF safe-blowers and thieves that
have been successfully operating in st.
Louis and Chicago. Considerable stolen
property was captured. The police had
been tracing these. fellows Tor
some time, and tonight succeeded
in corralling most of the gang. The bur-
glaries with which the men are con-
nected aggregate thousands of dollars.
The majority of the men have "done
this" and the others are we'll known as
crooks. Thirteen of the men were
caught in the saloon, but six others
were in a room in house short dis
tance away, and made desperate resist
ance. They were overcome, however,
and all placed behind the bars.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-11-15
FIFTEEN YEARS.
A Preacher Sent to the Penitentiary fol
Long Term.

CATsKILL, N. z, Nov. 14.-The jury
in the George case returned verdict of
guilty tonight. Rev. Harrison George
of Leeds, was indicted for granddaughter
in the first degree, for causing by abor-
ton, said to have been performed by De
Grand Farway, the death of the parsons
pretty adopted daughter, Lottie Town
send. The Judge imposed sentence of
fifteen years in the penitentiary. The
prisoner addressed the court, denying
that he had anything to do with the
abortion, and saying he had been mis-
represented and unjustly convicted.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-11-15

A PEACEFUL OUTLOOK.
Count Kainokv Takes Hopeful View OF
European Affairs.

VIENNA, Nov. 14.-In the Hungarian
delegation today Count Kalnoky, Aus
trian minister of foreign affairs, secuted
the idea that the visit of the French
feet to Cronstadt had any bearing on
the discussion OF the Dardanelles ques-
ton. Adverting to the relations
between Austria and Italy, Kalnoky
said the two governments had
an identical conservative eastern policy.
He stated, from personal knowledge,
that the interview between De Giers,
the French minister of foreign affairs,
and Rudini, the Italian premier, would
have no disturbing influence; on the
contrary, the European outlook was quite
peaceful. Otherwise he would have
been obliged to ask for much larger
credits for the purpose of armament.
Regarding the movements of Russian
troops on the Austrian frontier, Count
Kalnoky said SO far as he knew, they
still continued.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-11-15
wan Merited Punishment.

ELIZABETH, N. j., Nov. 14.-Judge Nc
Cormick today sentenced Samuel Beck
man (colored) and his white paramour,
Jennie Wyley, to ten years imprlson-
ment at hard labor. 1t took twelve men
to overpower Beekman and place him IN
cell. His wife died several months ago,
leaving delicate child named Pearl.
Beekman took up with the white woman,
and they used a child in such an IN
human manner that she died in short
time. They received their punishment
today.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-11-15
Baird Laughed At.

FRESNO, Nov. 14.-The telegraphic ac-
counts published here this morning that
w. F. Baird positively denies being
guilty of forgery and embezzlement in
connection with the Bank OF MADEIRA,
are laughed at here. Proofs OF the for
geries have been discovered almost
every hour for the past two days. The
Bank of MADEIRA, as now reorganized,
has the confidence of the business men
OF this city and MADEIRA, and its deposits
are rapidly increasing.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-11-15
Foul Play Suspected.

LINCOLN, Neb., Nov. 14.-Near Davey,
four miles from Lincoln, fire last night
DESTROYED the home OF Mrs. Anna Nor
rissey. A neighbor, passing the place
today, discovered the charred remains
of the buildings former occupant, MRS;
Morrissey, who was well-to-do and lived
alone. The fact that she was in the city
Yesterday and received considerable
money, leads to the theory that the hre
was not accidental.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-11-15

With every Suit or Overcoat pur-
chased of us for the balance of this
week, we are giving away a nice
walking-stick. We have over
hundred different styles of
sticks. Some adapted for the use of
young men, and others particularly
nice for old gentlemen. There are
among them sticks that could not be
bought for less than $500 elsewhere.
FOR THE BOYS we always have
something. just now we are giving
away in our Boys Department with
every Suit or Overcoat, either a nice
ebony ruler or magic trick savings
bank.
In our middle window you will
find, this week, an elegant display of
new and nobby Mems Suits and
Overcoats; also, Bath Robes. Please
notice our elegant values in Over
coats for $1,000.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-11-15
BRoKE rHE RECORD.
A Roofer in Chicago Falls Nineteen
Stories.

CHICAGO, Nov. 14.-James Charlsen
broke the record today with frightful
fall of nineteen stories. He was terra
Gotta operator working inside the roof OF
the new Masonic temple. He and a
companion named John Wilson erected
a temporary scaffold, and Charlsen was
standing on this when it gave way. The
distance to the ground was covered in
about three seconds. Every bone in his
body was crushed, and the corpse pre-
sented frightful spectacle. Wilson
saved his life by clinging to the side
supports. He has since disappeared,
and it is said he and Charlsen had quar-,
relied few moments before the scaffold
broke.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-11-15
WASHINGTON NOTES.
A Pension Clerk Dismissed for writing q
Novel.

Novel.
WASHINGTON, Nov. A. Secretary
Noble today dismissed from the service
Lewis w. Bogy, of st. Louis, Mo-, a
clerk in the pension Office, for having
written and published novel of an OBJ
Washington.
The chief of the bureau of statistics
reports that the total value of the ex-
ports Of beef and hog products from the
United States, during October, was
S,266, ,945.
Inspector General Dumont of the
steamboating inspection service, in his
annual report to the secretary of the
treasury, says during the year but six
accidents to marine boilers or steam
ships occurred, whereby fourteen lives
were lost
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-11-15

are beginning to arrive. 1t is learned
that resolution will be introduced de-
claring against any third party scheme,
and those members who favor the propo-
sition to place the Alliance IN the po-
htical arena will oppose it strongly.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-11-15

A Suit fits we'll and proves Fine Tall
oring when selected from the large New
Stock OF III. A. Getz, 125 West Thlrd
street.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-11-15
ExAMINERs IN CHARGE,

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14.-Lacey, comp
troler of currency, has instructed the
bank examiners to take charge of the
Cheyenne National bank, at Cheyenne,
Wyo., and the National bank of San
Diego, CAL, both of which failed during
the week. Lacey says he does not know
whether the report that Senator Sher-
man is stockholder of the Cheyenne
bank, is true or not.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-11-15
AlIianca DeIagates.

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 14.-Delegates to
the meeting of the supreme council OF
National Farmers Alliance next week
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-11-15
THE SAN DIEGO CRISIS.
EFFECTS OF THE BANK FAILURE
NO LONGER FELT.
Other Banks and Business Houses Doing
Business as Usual = The Suspended
Concern in Charge of the Bank Ex-
aminer-A Good Fairy.

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 14.-The local fnan-
cial situation, which was made unde-
niably critical by the temporary suspen-
sion Of the California National bank, on
Thursday, is steadily improving. The
day has been devoid of excitement, and
other banks and business houses con-
tinue to do business as usual. The
offers of help from Los Angeles are
greatly appreciated, but there has been
no emergency yet which makes their
acceptance necessary. The following
notice was placed on the doors of the
California bank this morning:
"By direction of the comptroller OF
the currency, / have this day assumed
charge OF the affairs of the California
National bank of San Diego.
"W. H. CHAMBERLAIN,
s'National Bank Examiner"
There was a meeting of the stockhold-
ers this afternoon, and committe was
appointed to confer with the bank ex
sminer. The latter, however, Gays that
he cannot make any statements for pub
lication until his report goes to Wash
ington.
GOOD FAIRY.
George V. Sims, managing director of
the Lombard Trust company of London,
who is here to make investments and
who had expressed his willingness to
advance ample funds to the crippled
bank, had conference with the bank
examiner today, the resalt of which is
understood to have been satisfactory,
and there is tonight very general feel
ing, not only that the depositors will be
paid in full, but that the bank will re-
sumo business without further delay
than to permit the arrangements of all
the preliminaries. Mr.. Sims leaves for
New York Sunday morning.
THE CHEYENNE BANK.
CHEYENNE, Wyo., Nov. 14.-The liabil
tiles of the Cheyenne bank are $318, 600
with assets twice that amount, an6
such men as John Sherman ard John
Jay Knox holding blocks of stock. Tht
Cheyenne national bonk will liquidatt
| in full. The only bad featureis that the
calling in of loans by the examiner Of
receiver will put cramp on some Local
concerns.
EXAMINERS IN CHARGE.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14.-Lacey, comp
troler of currency, has instructed th'
bank examiners to take charge of the
Cheyenne National bank, at Cheyenne
Wyo., and the National bank of Sar
Diego, CAL, both of which failed during
the week. Lacey saws he does not know
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-11-15

Our new Stock of Woolens for the season, Fall and
Winter, 1891, represents of the largest collections
imported into this city, selected from the best looms of
the world We avoid the two extremes usually practced
among the tailoring trade vz deceptive cheapness and
fancy high prices Our work reliable styles correct and
charges reasonable.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-11-15

Ask for the Agnes Booth Cigar.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-11-15
SOME OF THE REASONS WHY
The Mutual Life Insurance Company

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the good.
the BEST THE WORLD Its
hundred and fifty millions OF dollars
ehy6ve millions doars amount
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retiring
two age comp n world.
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OF
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THOMAS, MANAGER DOBINSON yETTER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-02-12
ZCLEIkA'S BEEHIVES,

t@ertere, said Huleilil, her cheeks afame.
her eyes fall of wra-hfuI fire.
Papa, / do ,gish You would put Zu-
leika in her place once for ALL spoke
Rosamon1 taefegal.
The professor lai,l down his pen with
a polysylIaIlol word yet unfinished, and
sighed a I'or~an sigh.
More trouble" said he. What is
the matter now
Aunt Pauline has sent me a cherry
colore.i cashmere dress" sputtered Zu-
leika-'the Esr.tsieSt color!-anl three
yards Of sr5ral To trim it with. And
and Rosa has cogl!y appropriated it."
Il needed 4 new gown observed
Rosauond. And IN can do very well
with her dyed sage green. Besides, I'm
the Oldest"
Is that any retzoI you should be a
thief rrtart-I the irate- Zuleika.
Girls, girls. protested the professor,
turning ms slim white fingers in the
hair of his head.
Make her give it back to me, papa"
said ZulaiEa. ITS mine. Aunt Pauline
never sent ii to her. Size has no bust
ness to take it
Tell her to remember that she is only
a child, papa calmly remarked Rosa
uonI ..to5 t,at sine onrhf IN dafnr 70
her elders
Zrlpi,g 30 far forgot llar dignity as TO
,rak.. = frr. af R,-,,p,ni at .bis stao.
OF the fsse,,.;I-
ON, Inst XII, Ont Ca1verIv could
know w,,t - v-,it.-i s.nn;rher Won ara,
said she ...Tr,-r yy-se I'm T e.t n chance
won. Tt.1 INN .7,,r+ the Palm of
Roses ami ff7. f....,.-f. Cream, for the
Corpnl.y,,. ,n5.
Pm, viii Wa. III r.,. her a,naale5
Ro.,,+.,,l Win the sx,,r..sian Of a
prir,ri ANGEL.
Girls. rirIs." grotnts! the professor.
lido reflect. u.r. j. thi- manuscript 10
be sent of +, The Sciruriic Bi-Wceky
at i O'Clock this afternoon. and how do
Won snr,,s,-. - Tn n, dome. Rosouonl
don't 49, y.,srr .i-4-r I71y he = rood
girl and 7u;.J ,--,e+ Rlsa,n6n1 says"
The. pfa,f.. went b,rl, TO hi. stacks
of ,s7,4 and t..r: ~ fot, R,sarnond
darrel on, tri5aus,enr Glance NJ her
Younger sister, a5,l s.tilri Iik,. a royal
"~o,1Ia9n nrt ~ ~. TO-
IDla;tgs M, h-.7Lr,. mi, tha ,or1ar
E"l'iAt "a. II '-.~'i+ mo 'ile Safueh
ana i-EtE LET hose s3a torrent OF her
s"'S "li'i 1''-f7 0i4,!i me was SAFE down
amor tn I5.;s'i- HIHi Pn oSes, where the
bees went III ana out Of two little hives
and Rep; up q lltlt7AdToJis hum.
i Wish / was Oh" OF YOU. you dear
little brown h%it,+t thing. passlonately
cried she ra-lin% Ler chin il h5r hands
as she SAT staring at them. her vision
blurred b. fears. Then there wouldn't
be any question Of gowns and boots and
horI1d. cross elder sisters. | wonder is
1t wicked to hate Eosalnond as l do? l
shouidn hate hcr II she was kind and
conslderate to me AMI acted as If
she lo'ea NE }n7! the least little DIT
III Tue worth II isn't ne cnerFy col
oreu CASHMERE 50 lnUch-thou5h would
ike a new gown that hadn't been dyed
over. ah'i tiltt ftoSallo3!u haaht worn
an tile beauty oht OF before l got mold
OF lt-oa: Il t.te hateful. hiaeous' u
raReo'9 nljtStiee OF Inc thlllS- I've al
most !, iltihd 10 run away or 70 go FOR
nlfei htIp, or crown h}self or some
thihs, "Jaeto. -sIEinSlnE suddenly to
Aei lts'- Win gre YOU uoill@ mere!
fteI9e' Mis- AHIelhi' SaIu the stoIld
1ar1liiaha, "Eoeh fhe-ps' hes come
AEIff Inc ftFA--
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-02-12
Let the Annexation Proceed,

Professor Goodwin Smith asserts
that it is Canada's manifest desti-
ny to be gobbled up by the United
States. This is a dismal prophecy
for the Anglomaniaes, boodlers
and war-cloud editors. When We
get to the point where no portion
Of u continent is English, you
know; when there is no soft
though frigld spot where the
weary boodler may cease from hust-
ling and the defaulter is at rest;
when all our war clouds are moth
ing more than internal troubles; a
great deal of the spice of life for a
large part of our people will have
departed. On the other hand,
when we consider how largely u
population will be increased, to
say nothing OF the tremendous in
crease of u potato crop, if the
product of Canada be added to
our own, we cannot but rejoice
over the prospect.
Let the star of our EN- pire HE
itself northward.
And the sooner the better.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-02-12
Question of Age.

Question of Age.
To the Editor OF the Ledger.
WORCESTER, Feb. 6.-This is to
put Uncle Jesse Gilllland Alright
about his age. He says he is the
oldest native born citizen of Mis-
souri, in Audrain county, he being
born Nov. II, 1919, in Lincoln
county. Now l was born in St.
Charles county, May 80, 1919. and
have been 10 Audrain ever since
March, 1850,
JAS. D. SUMNER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-02-12
BAD ECZEMA OH Bapf
Head one Solid Sore. Itching Awful,
Had to Tie His Hands to Cradle.
Cured by Cuticura.

Our little boy broke ont on his head With q TOD
form of eczema, whCn he WAS four months Ctd,
We tried three doctors, hut they did not AetP hIm-
We then used your three tETICUEA EEIEHiE-t
and after using them eleven weeks exactiy accofi-
after the use of them for seven mouths his head va
entirely well. When we began using it his hyat
was q cold sore from the crown % his eyebrows.
1t was also all over his ears. most of his face, ans
small places on different parts of his body The
were sixteen weeks that We bad to keep his hand
tied TO the cradle, and hold them when he wia t.h,I.
up: and had to keep mittens tied on hs bands -
keep his finger-nails out of the sores, as hc ~o@'t
scratch If he could in any way gel his hands loo
We know your CJTICCRA REMEDIES cured bit
We feel safe in recommending them TO others.
GEO B.. \ J.ANETTA HARRIS, Webster, la
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-02-12

The English crown is made up of dia-
monds, rubies, sapphires. pearls and en-
eralds set in silver and gold bands. 1t
weighs 80 ounces and 8 pennyweights,
troy. In it there are 3,452 diamonds. 213
pearls, 8 rubies, II sapphires and II en-
eralds.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-02-12

The Louisiana News correspond
ence says: Ed. Thomson, OF
Mexico, Mo-, has set up a photo
graph gallery at Elsberry. Ed. will
be a valuable addition to the Els
berries. Mrs. Jenkins, her two
daughters and two sons, of Mexico,
e the guests OF the family of D.
C. Jenkins the early part of this
week....A drummer took dinner
at the Merchants hotel in Louis
lana last week, and felt SO good
over it that he wrote a prose poem
in relation to it in the Mexico LED
eER....J. Goodpasture, Of Clarks-
Vile, was here last Wednesday,.
He had just returned from Au-
drain county, where ne had been
to attend the funeral of his father,
Madison Goodpasture. Madison
Goodpasture was eighty years of
age at the time of his death. He
resided here for many years and
was well known to all the older
citizens of the town....P Price Rags
dale's orchestra played for the
dance in Louisiana Tuesday night
and will play at Bowling Green
Friday night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-02-12
The L ,S. Land 4
Mineral Company.
A CHICAGO [nlHlIa
Capital Stock. sl.an.
BEST PLACE IN AMERICA :,
MONEY FOR CERTAIN mn
FACTORIES wAs,n'
No Other Such Place fer w...
Cotton Manufacturing cs.s..,
Already Has a Large so,,,.
Population.

TAWRENCEBURG pos.e...
natural advantages requia.
the building of a residencs and
featuring city than any new ,e,,
the country. Marvellous wate, =.
in the cotton country; s~ur,ou,s,,
more than l,25o,ooo acres Of ~ !
timber land ; inexhaustable H..
the healthiest place In Amerio.
tiful town site; equable ~,
good farming lands; fine fruI, n.
try; crops never fail /; good will
present inhabitants. What q.
der its becoming a great city ii a.,
We have already several ppos.-.
factories, including two cotton nj,
planning mill, brick machineanda.
more coming. Three pev,n...
two hotels, bank, etc. Stroo,
pany, ample capital, active m,,..
ment. The most equitable Town.
pany ever organized. For parts,l
and bylaws of the Company, ADJ
LaYrenteburs Land 4 Hinslh
Room 63. 1s5 Dearborn St., Chins !.
Lawrenceburg, Tenn.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-02-12
Cuticura RssciverE

The new Blood and Skin Purifier, ard gIes:aze
Hrmor Remedies, ctea1ees the bieod % all In .u4s sic,
aRi poisonous elements, and thus removes tie cHusc
whi!a CUTicvRA- the great skin cure, aud CTTtCrEA
soar, an exquisite sk!n LeaulIiaF, clear the skin
and scalp, and restore the hair. Thus the EgFI
rrEA REMEDIES cure every species of itching
burning, scaiy, pimply, and bioEchy skin, scalp
and blood diseases, from pimpfea 10 s%cTofuta, from
infancy to age, when The hes, physicians fail.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-02-12

Experience has shown that an electric
street car can be comfortably heated by
the expenditure Of Il horse power Of
electrical energy. The electrical heaters
DO not reduce the seating capacity of the
car, which is kept clear Of coal dust and
ciudaya.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-02-12
Big Mule a

From the Callawayt {; .zeftn.
Wood Maddox was the best mule
man in market Monday. He
bought ten.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-02-12

Sold everywhere. Price, CCTEcrRA, 5Be.: Soar.
2Sc.; REsoLsENT, eliza. Prepared By the PoFTEF
pRUs AND CHEMICAL CORPORATION, Boston,
q Send for " How TO Cure skin DiseastS.f :
page, 50 Illustrations, and leo testimonials.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-02-12
SCYofu;a Cured

l have a sister younger than myself viz
whole body was covered with scFufUta SORES.
from head TO foot. She cosid not lie dora If
night. and hal TO peace by day \ fTj-0+t ia
yisei her TO try the CITfCTEA REaEp:F=. ~Hs q
50, and they cured her BORA i. kENf&E,
Rushsg .Faafa. Tails
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-02-12
WHY COUGu.

WHEN few doses OF ayers merry
w Pectoral will relieve you. lrE :.
Keen it in the house. You are Liable 10
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-02-12

Amanda B. Jenner. Northampton,
Mass, writes Common gratitude IN
pels me to acknowledge the great hahe-
fits | have derived for my children ffoih
the use of Ayers most excellent thtffy
Pectorai. / had lost two dear ciiltlreii
from Group and consumption. ami had
the greatest fear Of losing my only Te-
naming daughter and SON.. a. they wefe
delicate. Happily, | tina that by giving
them Ayers Cherry Pectorai, on the hfss
symptoms of throat or lung trouhie, tley
are relieved from danger. and are be-
coming robust, healthy cilidren."
"In the winter Of 1855 took q had
cold which, i'll spite of every known
remedy grew worse. SO that the family
physician considered me incmrahle, sup
posing me to he in consumption. As &
last resort | tried Ayers Cherry EeCto-
raj, and, in a short time, the cure WAS
complete. Since then / have never been
without this medicine. | am fifty years
of age, weigh over $50 pounds. and at
tribute my good health TO the use OF
Ayers Cherry Pectoral.'-G.W .fouker,
Salem, N. j.
last winter I contracted a severe
cold, which by repeated exposure, be
came quite obstinate. i was much
troubled with hoarseness and bronchial
irritation. After trying various nettl-
ciues, without relief. | at last purchased
a bottle # Ayers Cherry Pectoral. On
taking this medicine, my cough ceased
almost Immediately, and l have been
well ever since."-Itev. Ti.os. Is. Russell,
Secretary f~lulstnn Conference and 7. E.
Of the Grernyjile District, N. T.. C.,
JuuesbUru, Tenn.
Flyers Cherry Pectora|,
PREPARED, nv
Or. j. c. kyer & CO., Lowell, Mass.
Sod b. al Nrug.is;s. Price 81; six bostles,$s
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-02-12

have Il cough az a'v
time, and no ot3.er
remedy is 50 effective
"a this Worlt-
renowned pgepa.a-
ton. No household
with Il children,
should be without it.
Scores OF lives are
saved every year by
its timely use.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1891-01-21
A Terrible Accident.

PARIS. Jan. 13.-A terrible accident
by which nine persons lost their lives,
occurred here to-day. The Seine, with
the exception of the centre CT the river,
has been frozen over for some time
past. Yesterday the whole river was
covered with ice, the middle of the
stream however being hidden by what
the police judged to be dangerously
thin ice. Consequently the authorities
forbade the people to attempt to cross
the river and the police were instruct
ed to enforce the order.
In spite Of this a number of venture
some men and boys, utterly disregard
ing the warning cry of the police and
of the crowd who were watching them,
attempted to cross the Seine on the ice.
AS they neared the middle Of the stream
dull cracking reports were heard caus-
ing a number of the foolhardy people
to rush back to the side Of the river
where the Ice was much thicker.
Others, to show how daring they were,
Jumped on. Immediately. with long
series of rumbliDg cracks, the ice gave
way and precipitated the crowd OF peo-
pie into the freezing water.
Cries Of horror and alarm arose on
the banks and the police and the life
savers rushed to the scene Of the disas-
ter and did their utmost to save life.
In spite Of their efforts, and though a
number of people were drawn from the
river, nine persons are known to have
been drowned.