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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-15
SrJCIDE OF 4 WELLTO-DO MAN.

Medina, n. Y, July II (SpeciaD-DaHiel Norton.
one Of the most prominent and wealthy residents Of
Alabama ~ w. committed suicide by hanging him
self in the woods en- OF his large farms to-day.
He was sixty-thrce years old. and worth over $780,,
600. The is not known.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-15
DUNCAN FOUND TO HAVE BEEN INSANE.
HE is ACQUITTED OF THE CHARGE OF MURDER
OUsLY ASsAULTING MS WIFE.

HE is ACQUITTED OF THE CHARGE OF MURDER
oUsLY AsSAULTING HIS WIFE.
London, July IA dispatch from Canarvon saws
that the Grand Jury has found true bill against
r. c. Duncan of Washington, ID. C., who is accused
OF murderously aSsaulng his wife al Bettwsy-Coed'
North Wales by beating her over the head Win
stone in May last Duncans trial began in the after
noon. The prisoner pleaded not guilty. Evan Evans.
@ quarryman, testified 10 how he had found Dun
can on NAV 10. STOPPING the prostrate form OF
his wife and holding large blood covered stone III
his hands. Mrs Duncans head was terribly bat
tered. The prisoner as soon as he saw Evans,
shouted "My wife is i'll; fetch doctor. My wife
has fallen down the rocks" The witness afterwaTd
sent for Or. JONES' of Dolwyddelan. Duncan, it up
peared from further testimony told the doctor that
the injury caused by Mrs. Duncan's falling from
the rocks
Medical evidence was introduced by the prosecution
which tended contradict the prisoners theory that
his wife sustained her injuries by falling upon her
head and DR.. Jones also testified that Duncan had
admitted 20 him that he had inflicted the injuries
upon his wife. adding that he had lost $4,000 re
Gently, that he pennl!ess, and that he intended
10 drown his wife, The prosecution insisted that there
was no ground for the plea Of insanity made by
counsel for the defence. Duncan's actions. according
10 the prosecution, showed that the prisoner had
planned crafty. premedtated murder, and that fail
ing TO drown his wife, he intended to murder her in
other way and then to escape TO the United
States Counsel for the defence replied that United
States specialists In insanity had examined Duncan
two years ago. and had declared that his mind was
unhinged. consequently, these physicians advised
the prisoners relatives to have him confined in an
asylum Duncan's friends however preferred to send
him to Europe in the hope that change OF scene
life and climate would have a beneficial effect upon
him.
After further testimony. the prisoner acquitted
on the ground of insanity The court ordered that he
be detained in custody.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-15
ARGUING WITH REVOLVERS.
THREE DEMOCRATIC DELEGATES AT CLEvE-
LAND IN A FREE FIGHT.

no HOPE OF HARMONY IN THE OHIO coNvEN-
ToN = ASTI-CAMPBELLITEs TO STAND TO-
GETHER TO THE LAsT-THE GOVERNOR
ALMOST CERTAIN OF RESOMIYA-
ToN. But ONLY AFTER MOST
BITTER OPPOSITION. WHICH
PROBABLY WILL BE CAR
RIED TO THE POLLS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-15
THE READING OF THE IRISH LAND BILL MOVED

lhb hEADINU ot THE Irish LAND BILL MOVED.
London, July 14.-Lord Denman (Conservative). in
the House of Lords to-day moved that the Irish Land
bill be read for the trC time ten months hence Earl
Spencer GlberaD opposed the amendment saying that
although he supported the bill, he had hoped for a
larger measure of local government reform. Earl
Spencer added that he believed that the Government
proposals would do some good, bat they would not
satisfy the Irish tenants. AS Lord Denman un-
able 10 find the teller the bill passed its third reading
without division on his motion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-15
ron rvrrryG TWO RIVAL CITIES

St. Paul, Minn., July 1.-the first step toward the
union OF st. Paul and Minneapolis was taken by the
Chamber OF Commerce yesterday IN the adoption OF
resolution appointing committee of seven to confer
with a committee Of the Minneapolis Board OF Trade
upon the best means Of bringing about permanent
union.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-15
A NEW PORT FOR COPENHAGEN

Copenhagen, July 14.-The Harbor Board, under
concession from the Government. will construct
port covering ffty-fve acres. with $4,000 OF
wharves and warehouses The design is to offer a
harbor free from ice in winter, where goods be
warehOused free OF duty The projectors hope make
Copenhagen terminus for Atlantic and Baltic vessels
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-15
nrpARTURE OF THE KAISER.
s,u1SG FOR NORWAY FROM LEITh IN THE
HOHENZOLLERN.
,xe . LOOK AT THE FORTH BNDGE-EX
PRESSING THANKS FOR HIS CORDIAL RT
cEprIoN IN ENGLAND-A GER
MAN COMMENT


NAN COMMENT.
1ncaou. July l4,--Emperor William reacneu
,.,,h at 1905 O'Clock this morning lie was Ie-
- - BY the Mayor and number of other ON
~ and by the German Consul with whom NJ
-a~k hands He Wis loudly cheered by inc
So crowd which had assembled TO greet hlin
Iaser on the Emperor embarked upon the lHiperia
l."St Bohenzollern, which steamed up the Firth
:, Forth in order TO enable the Emperor 10 ee' :"
"a Wow OF the Forth Bridge. Upon return
inc from the Forth Bridge, the llohcnzoiiein m
,assed Leith, on her way to Norway. warshiP
IN Leith harbor fired royal salute as Uiie N"-
prial yacht passed ont to sea.
The Duke of COnnaught. while speaking aO
Portsmouth to-day. read telegram. from Lei'h
,.o,, Emneror William. in Which the Emperor
cid. II cannot leave the hOspitable shores OF
,bis country without thanking you and others for
,Ne very warm and cordial reception extended 10
,.rself and to the Empress" The Duke added:
.<ben | ACCOMPANIED the Emperor TO the station
..>ter1av evening. he said he felt that for for-
;gner like himself il was difficult 10 imagine why
be had been accorded such hearty wecome' ne
tncyv il was not so much for himself as lor the
grandson of the Queen"
Sir Joseph Savory. the Lord Mayor OF London
has received q letter from Count Won Hat2leld''
the German Ambassador conveying the EmperorS 5
thanks to the Lord Mayor for the generous nos
pitali;y extended to him by the city OF London,
and asking Sir Joseph to thank the citizens OF
London for the magnificent reception accorded
him. -, 1.,.y -
cards the visit OF the Emperor TO Hatfield House,
fhe residence of Lord Salisbury, as something
beyond a mere act of courtesy. 1t says that the
Fmperor accompanied by German statesmen, has
mot the chief English statesmen, and that both
countries are convinced that the conference at
Hatfield House sealed the assurance of friendship
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-15
rsclprD FROM THE ELurRl REFoRMArORY

Elmri. ~ V, July IA (special. William Malliday,
Of Broolyp and Erno smith, OF York. escaped from
the state RefOrmaory here early yesterday morning
They were sentenced for grand larceny and soon would
be released.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-15
THE CONGREGATIONAL COUNCIL IN LONDON.

THE CONGREGATIONAL COUNCIL IN LONDON.
London, July 14.-The first formal and business
meeting Of the International Congregational Council
took place to-day in the Kngswegh House Chapel
Duke-st., handsome eGihce which has been rebuilt
upon ground given by the Duke Of Westminster for
that purpose. THIS building has just been opened and
Is free of debt. Dr. Reynolds and a negro delegate
assisted AT the mmunOn services. DR.. r. W. Dale
afterward delivered address upon "Dvine Life in
Man.
The Rev. Mr.. GOoch. OF Chicago, preached before
the council in the City Temple to-day. lie contcnded
that the Pilgrim Fathers and Congregational leaders
we're as truly called Of God the Apostles.
The general line OF his argument against the new
theology and in favor Of orthodox views in regard to
he Bible. The church thrOnged.
In the course of the afternoon the Rev. Dr. A. f.
Dunning, Of Boston, Mass, read paper urging the
great importance Of ministers paying particular at
tentiOn to the religious needs Of youth and the Rev
DR.. " Boynon, Of Boston. read paper describing
the Society Of Christian EudeavOr
The council then adjourned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-15
CITIZEN TRAIys JOURNEY ENDED.

Seattle. wash July i4.-Citizen George Francis
Train arrived hers last evening ard left the city at
midnight for whatcom. the end OF his journey. He
In high spirits over beating his former record ApA
eircIng the globe Ia sixtr.two days.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-15
KEEPING OFT RUSSIAN HERREws

A. bucharest July l4.-By order Of the Rumanian
government, the Ruoanan frontiers bordering on
ausa nave been cordoned with troops 10 prevent the
.nhuA OF Hebrews fleeing from Russia. In addition.
D. D. passengers from Russia are allowed 10 land ut
nnsin;slnan ports unless their passports have been
S''"ousV Viseh al some Bumnnan Consulate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-15
THREE OF THE -FOUR DROWNED

Santa Barbara, Cal, July 1.-two men and negro
boy we're drowned last Monday near San Miguel
Islands while hunting seals Another man cung 10 a
rock twenty four hours and was saved.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-15

Madrid, July 14-The Bank of Spain has negotiated
a loan Of $1O,OOO,O0o with the Banque do Paris and
the Rothschilds. The Bank Of Spain gives treasury
bonds as guarantee for the repayment of the money
borrowed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-15
THE IrA1A,s ARMS AND AMMUNITION LIBE1L

San Diego. Cal. July 14-AnOther step IN the
Itata was taken this afternoon The arms and
ammunition on board the vessel formally llbelled
By United states Marshal Gard
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-15
THE scHoF1ELD LIABILITIES AND ASSETS.

THE SCHOF1ELD LIABILITIES AND ASSETS.
Philadelphia July IA meeting Of the creditors
of the embarrassed manufacturing firm of Sevill Scho
field Son & Co., Of Manayunk, was held this afternoon
The appraisers report read, which showed the
firms liabilities 81 100000 and the assets to be $642,
600. The chairman announced that committee OF
five would be appointed to verify the cppiasement.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-15
rvr p,ssryGrRs WERE BADLY sHAKEx UP.

construction train at sing Sing last night ran into
the Chicago limited express due in New-iork at 80
o'clock No one was hurt, but the passengers In the
n.s. train were severely shaken up The locomotive
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-15

OF tne construction train wrecked The engineer
dent. 0 A'i wv w.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-15

The STEAMER PoRT1A UNDAMAGED.
nslin y. s., July 14.-The steamer POrtia from
AsW-York. which grounded Oh ssndbar on Long Island
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-15

Sound, but of two hours later was examined BY
diver here today, and II was found she had
tanned no damage
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-22
BALMACEDA'S SUICIDE.
THE CHILEANS WILDLY EXCITED
OVER THE TRAGEDY.
A Mutlny Among the Junta's Troops-It
Is Believed to Have Been the Argentine
Minister'S Nervousness that Nerved
the Dictator to Kill Himself.

New York, Sept. 21.-The Herald's
second edition has the following cable:
SANTIAGO, Chile, Sept. 2l.-The sens
ational suicide of ex-President Balma-
ceda in the Argentine legation here
Saturday has so worked up the masses
that an emeute broke out among the
troops of the iunta yesterday. They
had been excited by a too liberal in
diligence in potations, that were given
out during the past few days in the Gel
ebrations of the national independence
holidays. The trouble, however, did
not assume alarming proportions, and
was put down speedily.
1t is learned that one Of the causes
which contributed to the suicidal act of
the hunted dictator was the fear ex-
pressed by Senior Urriburia, the Argen-
tine minister. that the people would at
tack the legation if they discovered that
Balmaceda was sheltered there. This
nervousness of Sei1or Urriburia
seems to have been i'm
pressed upon the ex-president's mind
in many talks they had while Balma-
ceda was hidden in the legation. 1t
apparently formed the subject of their
animated conversation on last Friday
night, after the Argentine minister had
returned from the theater. With this
idea uppermost in his mind, the unfor-
tunate dictator retired for the night.
He must have carefully considered the
subject before arriving at the determine
ton to end his misery by self-destruc-
ton.
Except for the outbreak among the
troops, Santiago is now in much
quieter mood. OF course, all other
topics are for the time being put to one
side, while everybody is talking about
the sudden termination OF Balmaceda's
career.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-22
THE sALToN SEA.
An Expert Thinks it to Be Perma.
nent Body of Water.

An Expert Thinks it to Be a Perma-
nent Body of Water.
A prospector who came in from the
Colorado desert yesterday, says that he
has ridden around the greater portion of
Salton lake, and that in his opinion
there is little likelihood OF its drying up,
as the stream is still flowing in, and in
any event it would not all evaporate,
should the inflow cease, before the fresh
cts of next season would again pour into
the basin, says the San Diego Union.
He thinks that next year the breach al
ready made will be enlarged, and that
greatly increased volume of water will
flow in, making the lake permanent
feature, for many years to come, at any
rate. The miner says the past summer
has been eventful in the desert history,
as there have been an almost unbroken
succession of transforms, sandstorms
and electrical storms. Immense guam
titles of rain have fallen in few hours,
and the thunder and lightning have been
simply terrific. He said last evening on
entering restaurant: 81 don't know
what want to eat. A feller that's been
livin' on whang leather and alkali water
for six months amt pertickaler, any
how. Gim' me pie."
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-22
HURRICANE AND ELOOD.
A TERRIBLE GALE SWEEPS OVER
GREAT BRITAIN.
Many Disasters on the Msrsey and Other
Rivers in the North of England-Havoc
Created by Wind and Water in Scot
lani-A Storm in Berlin.

LIVERPOOL, Sept. 2l,-A hurricane
swept over the river Mersey today, do
ing considerable damage to shipping.
The Berwick life-boat went out twice to
the Danish schooner Freys and the
schooner Aukathor. Both vessels were
wrecked, but the crews, with the excep-
tion of one seaman, were saved, with
the aid of the rocket apparatus. Navi-
cation of the Tweed is dangerous on ac-
count of floating trees and wreckage.
Heavy floods prevail in the Edinburgh
district. The railway bridges aI Peni-
cuic and in the Esk districts have col
lapsed, and travel is interrupted. The
gale has caused immense damage in the
Highlands.
. LONDON, Sept. 2I.-The swelling of
the Gala river in Scotland has flooded
the valley for sixteen miles. The
lying streets in Galashiels. Two bridges
unsafe. Railway communication with
stopped. One man is reported drowned.
for thirty-six hours. A lad was
drowned and his body carried
two miles by the flood. Trains which
started from Edinburgh for Galashiels
and London were obliged to return. The
mills are flooded at Galashiels. A large
number OF sheep have been drowned.
BERLIN, Sept. 21.-A terrific thunder
storm passed over Berlin today. Several
houses were struck bNlightning. The
downpour extinguished the fires and
stopped traffic in the streets.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-22
what wanamaker wants to See.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 21.-At the regu-
lar meeting of the Manufacturers club
Postmaster General Wanamaker deliv-
cred an address. He would like, he
said, to see the pneumatic system intro
duced in large cities, to have the mails
taken off the ships at Sandy
Hook, and would like to see the system
of free delivery through the whole
country. One Of the interesting things
villages in about thirty different states,
and arrange to give them one and two
deliveries daily. Out of the forty-one,
thirty-four had produced sufficient in
crease in business to pay the whole cost,
and have quite profit besides.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-22
Union Pacific Affairs.

New YORK, Sept. 21.-A meeting of
the creditors committee of the Union
Pacific road was held on Friday last. 1t
was agreed to defer action on the plan
for week. II the company can on Sat-
urday, or before that, show that they
have obtained the signatures of all the
creditors to the proposition to
extend the floating debt, or
will provide cash to pay off the creditors
who refuse to sign, then the plan will
be declared operative by the CON mittee.
Several of the creditors in this city, as
we'll as number in Boston, have so far
refrained from agreeing to the extension.
1t is not expected that syndicate will
be formed to provide the cash necessary.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-22
EAST sIDERs SNUBBED.
They Cannot Get Representation on
the Park Commission.

The park commissioners met yester-
day afternoon for the purpose of electing
a successor to Mr.. M. L. Wicks, who has
removed to San Francisco. Mr.. Wicks'
resignation was sent down some time
ago, and with it is said 10 have come a
request that ex-Sheriff j. G. Kays be
appointed to the vacancy.
Messrs. Hubbell and Hutton, the re-
naming members of the board, it is
said, agreed with Mr.. Wicks that the
gentleman indicated by him would re-
ceive their votes, and this of course as
sured his election.
Another candidate came out in the
person of Mr.. Joseph Mesmer, of East
Los Angeles, and the east siders fiocked
to his support in large numbers. A
delegation of his friends appeared be-
fore the board, and for time things
were exceedingly warm.
The gentlemen from the east side, in
making their claims for Mr.. Mesmer's
election, said they felt that the commits
sion has not done justice to the East Los
Angeles park, and scored Judge Hubbell
somewhat severely for what they char
acterized his interest in "his park"-
meaning Westlake.
NIL AeiOhdAo bdAhfSuh anu OuNiSO
Hubbell had lively debate. and the re-
suit of the talk was that the superin-
tendent of parks received instructions
to visit the east side park with Mr.Dun-
nigan, who promised to show him many
things that might be done to improve
the grounds in the way of setting out
trees and flowers.
Judge Hubbell remarked that it
''might be we'll for east side people to
stop their whining and take active
measures to secure transportation SO
the public may reach the park, and
called attention to the fact that the
property owners near Westlake park
went down in their pocket and put up
several thousand dollars for grading
streets and otherwise improving that
neighborhood.
After the delegation had been dis
posed of vote was taken which result
ed in the election OF Mr.. Kays.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-22
THE ELEOTRIC SUITS.
Sheridan and M'Donald Answer the Ed
son Company's Complaints.

Sheridan and M'Donald Answer the Edi-
son Company's Complaints.
SAN Francisco, Sept. RI. M. w.
Sheridan filed an answer today to the
complaint by which the Edison General
Electric company seeks to recover dam
ages for an alleged breach of contract
under which an electric street railroad
was to be constructed in Los Angeles.
Sheridan denies all the material
allegations of complaint, and more par
ticularly that any act of his had worked
damage to the plaintiff. Affirmatively
he declares that he is the injured party
by reason OF the contract not being car
ried out. Judgment is asked that the
plaintiff shall take nothing by its COM
plant, and that the defendant shall
receive $50,000. Frank V. Mcdonald
filed similar answer, demanding iudg-
ment for hisecosts.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-22
A Hotel Held I'm,

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 21.-A special to the
Post-Dispatch from st. Joseph, Mo-,
says: This morning three men with
handkerchiefs over their faces walked
into the Office of the Pacific hotel, and
drawing revolvers, ordered the clerk to
unlock the safe, and two boxes contain
ing $500 in cash and vauables were
taken. A bartender who happened in
was relieved OF diamond stud and $50.
The men then walked out. No clue.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-22
The Three Linka.

ST.. LOUIS, Sept. 21.--The seventy
second grand encampment of the Sow
ereign Grand lodge, l. 0. 0. F., was
opened by Deputy Grand Sire DR.. G. F.
Campbell. Grand Treasurer Isaac A.
Sheppard, of Philadelphia, reported the
financial status of the order, and COM
menting upon the figures, said they
showed an increase in receipts. The
number of limitations last year is shown
to have been $4,000. The total member
ship at present is 672, $3.50. The revenue
for 1S90-91 is $72, ,244, ,227. The pecuni-
ary benevolence distributed was $4,000,-
600
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-22
Lost I'm tha1.nLa

ST. PAUL, Sept. 21.--A Pioneer. Press
special from Winnipeg says: 1t is feared
that the steel tug Lady Ellen has been
lost in Lake Winnipeg. She left Grand
Rapids with sail boat in tow the 7th
inst, bound for the Little Saskatchewan
river, and should have reached there on
the morning of the Sth, but up to the
afternoon of the 10th there were no It'd
ings of her. The Omega has been sent
out to search for her. There were six
men on the Lady Ellen and the sailboat,
and fears are entertained for their safety.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-22
A Suicides Funeral.

STOCKTON, CAL, Sept. 21.-The funeral
of Beauregard McMullin, who killed
himself in San Francisco Saturday morn
ing, was held here this afternoon and
attended by a large number of friends OF
the deceased and of his family. The
services were held in the Presbyterian
church, and the interment was in the
family plot, where the father was buried
about twenty years ago.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-22

restless because OF the inaction OF the
legislature. The superintendent of
prisons said today that he anticipated a
renewal of the troubles upon the expira-
tion OF the aFmistice. Governor Bu-
chanan is firm in his determination to
put down any further insurrection. and
the trouble if it comes, win be of brief
dnration
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-22
Bopran Not Assassinated.

New YORK, Sept. 2l.-A Herald cable
from San Salvador says: The reports
about the assassination of General Louis
Bogran, president of Honduras, are
utterly false. They and other rumors
of similar character are propagated by
Guatemala agents, with the view of dis
.crediting the Salvadorean government,
and manufacturing public opinion
apainst IL
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-22
Taxas Fires.

Fort WORTH, Texas, Sept. 21.-Fire
this morning destroyed the Ellis hotel
and the adjoining buildings, together
with contents. The total loss is $780,
900; insurance, $4,000.
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 21.-The fair
ground stables and stock OF III. B. Sam
born burned this morning. Sanborn's
loss is $50, 900. In all, seventeen horses
were burned.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-22
Displeased Spectators.

MARsEILLEs, Sept. 21.-At bull fight
yesterday the spectators, becoming dis
pleased with the performance, tore up
the seats and set them on fire, threaten
ing the destruction of the whole build
ing. A strong force of police finally
cleared the circus and put out the fire,
not, however, before the building was
partially DESTROYED.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-22
BACON's MUD BATH
Unsettled His Mind and Caused Him to
Commit Suicide.

SAN FR&&cIsco, Sept. 2l.-J. H. Ba-
con, of Los. Angeles, committed suicide
here by hanging this afternoon. He
placed a rope over nail, three feet
from the floor, and strangled himself.
Bacon was the man who, few nights
ago, nearly lost his life on the mud flats
OF Lake Merritt. He was discovered
with only his head above the mud, hav-
ing passed the night in that predica-
ment. This adventure, 1t is thought,
unsettled his mind and caused him to
Kill himself sA9 -
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-22

this afternoon and arraigned on the
charge of completely in the Fidelity
bank robbery. He waived examination
and his bond was fixed at $40 900, which
he could not furnish, and he was taken
back to iail