Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-03-20

f0rlunate passengers, who had be-
come wedged into an almost solid
mass in their frantic rush 70 reach
the decks.
HEGHwAYMAN.
REDDfN0, Cal, March 19.-The
Weaverville aud Redding stage was
robbed about a mile and half from
Redding, some twenty yards this
side Of where the stage was robbed
enc week ago Saturday night. The
robber is presumed to be the
samo man. The robber stepped
from behind tree disguised with a
barley sack over his head. Point
Ing pistol at the driver, Ed Brack-
ett, the robber ordered him to throw
up the box. Bracket threw out the
Shasta Wells, Fargo g. Cos box,
when the robber told him to throw
out the other box. A lady passen-
ger on board with the driver and a
male passenger inside were not dis
turbed. No messenger was aboard,
and the treasure was light. Ed. Ora
ham. the driver who was shot In
the other robbery, is getting well.
cRAzED WITH LOVE.
NEW York, Mar. 2O.--Mrs. Chas.
B.Alexander, a daughter Of Charles
Crocker, the California millionaire,
had teacher Of language thirteen
years ago, named Louis Armand
He has since bothered her off and on
with love-letters, even after her
marriage four years ago TO Lawyer
Alexander, Of this city. He was
committed to Wards Island Insane
Asylum, but sought release yester-
day before Judge McAdam In the
superior court, and Mrs. Alexander
appeared as a witness against him.
Judge McAdam became convinced
OF his sanity, hut af1idaylts OF Wards
Island physicians were presented,
which stated that Armand was not
only insane, but was likely to be-
come violent. Judge McAdam then
decided to leave the question to
jury, and an inquest was begun.
Armand answered a number of
questions concerning his commit
ment and life at Wards Island, ra-
tionally. Mrs. Alexander said that
after his services were dispensed
with, Armand wrote her, asking for
her infiuene to secure him position
In the State University. though for
several years he deluged her with
love-letters, all Of which she destroy
ed. The jury was not out only half
an hour, and returned verdict of
sane. In discharging .hiRe Indoe
NFoAdau .,,. ire
-...-s Warned him, not to go
near or write 10 Mrs. Alexander.
THE MAFIA.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Mar. 20.-De-
spatches from Texas say New
Orleans Mafai are sending threaten
ing letters 20 persons who expressed
disapproval of their methods.
AID FOR COAL MINERS.
BOSTON, Mass, March 2O.--A call,
signed by Samuel Gompers, presi-
dent of the American federation Of
labor union, urges the necessary inn
mediate contribution of funds for
10000 coal miners whose struggle
for an e-hour day is to begin May ].
PLnN PLoN BURIED.
TURIN, Italy, March 20.-Prlnce
Napoleon's remains were inferred
here today.
BATAVIA ALL RIGHT.
ASTORIA, Ore, March 2O.-The
steamer Batavia was towed off the
bank by the tug Astoria this morn
Ing without damage.
KIDNAPPED.
DETROIT, Mar. Joseph Per-
rler wealthy citizen was called TO
his door last night by stranger
with message purporting to come
from sick friend. Perrier entered
a coupe with the messenger and
drove away. Early this morning
Perrier's nephew received message
from his uncle stating he was held
for ransom and asking for $50, 900.
Police are investigating.
COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION.
ST. Louis Mar 20.-The legisla-
ture today passed bill appropriating
$3.50, 900. for a state exhibit at Worlds
Fair.