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Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-07
COULDN'T STAND DISGRACE.
A Preacher Takes Poison Because Hi
Wife Sued for Divorce.

A Preacher Takes Poison Because His
Wife Sued for Divorce.
TULARE, CAL, August 6.-H. Frank
Tandy, pastor and founder of the Chris
tian church of Tulare, committed suicide
last evening by taking poison. The body
was discovered near the railroad track
at Tagus siding by freight brakeman.
The cause of the act was suit for di-
vorce brought by his wife July 9Th last,
in the superior court at Visalia. The
complaint in general alleges cruel and
inhuman treatment.
He lett letters to his wife, son, parents
and friends, and in all of them the
charges against him were denied. The
answer to her complaints were hints
against her chastity, and for this he
feared violence at the hands of her
brother and friends, and for safe protec-
tion he carried a revolver, which was
found on his person.
He leaves son IL years old, whom he
commended to his mothers care. The
deceased was Kentuckian, about 81
years of age, and an Odd Fellow. The
coroner's jury brought in verdict Of
suicide.
Public opinion is about evenly divided
as regards his innocence or guilt. He
had more than ordinary ability, and the
largest congregation in Tulare. In q
letter to. his father he says: while j
have been led to say and do many
things which were wrong, / am sure she
had ALSO in many cases been cruel l
am not here to criminate her. The foul
charges she brings are utterly false.
did no such thing; as God is my judge,
I did not"
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-07
LOUISIANA POLITICS.
A Fusion of the Alliance and Anti-Lot-
terry People.

A Fusion of the Alliance and Anti-Lot-
terry People.
LAFAYETTE, La, August 6.-The state
Farmers Alliance today adopted the re-
port of the conference committee with
the Anti-Lottery league, but the report
was not made public. 1t is understood,
however, that the Alliance agreed to give
the ants four places on the state ticket,
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, attorney general,
auditor and secretary of state. Hon.
Thomas s. Adams, president Of the
Alliance, was unanimously endorsed
for governor. Tonight those opposed to
the Alliance and anti-Lottery compro-
mise, sent telegram to President Polk,
of the National Alliance, asking: Has
the state Farmers union, of Louisiana,
power to bind its members against their
will to support the Democratic party, or
faction thereof, based upon strictly
Democratic PLATFORM" 1t is quite GER
tain that Adams will not be candidate
for governor unless nominated by the
regular Democratic convention.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-07
WILL REORGANIZE.
The Washington Worlds Fair Commits
sion Working IrreguIarly.

The Washington Worlds Fair Commits
sion Working IrreguIarly.
TACOMA, WASH, August 6.-Governor
Ferry and Attorney General Jones have
discovered that the organization of the
Washington worlds fair commission.
appointed by the executive, and the
election of an executive committee, are
all irregular, and their acts SO far null
and void. The legislative act Great
ing the state commission and ap-
propriating 100000 for an ex-
hibit, contained no emergency clause,
therefore did not take effect for ninety
days after signed by the governor. The
commission organized and began work
before the ninety days we're up, and
finds they are working without author
ity of law. They have already done
considerable work, and expended sew
eral thousand dollars of the appropria-
ton. They will reorganize and proceed
according to law hereafter.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-07
LIKE A TINDEK BOX.

South Dakota Fields in Danger of
Being Burned Up.
BLUNT, S. d., August 6.-The mercury
is 100 in the shade, and the wind blow
ing a fearful gale. About noon freight
engine fired the prairie mile west of
te to 5hs susd%e sdss e amea whe
were travelling with fearful rapidity.
The train hands assisted, and the fire
was finally got under control. The
whole country is like tinder box, and
every one is on the alert for fires, which
are liable to spring up at moments
notice. Fire south of here, yesterday,
destroyed 1000 acres of hay land and
over 500 tons of hay.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-07
THEIR PLOT FKUsrRArED.
Prisoners in the Nevada Penitentiary's g
BOla Plan to Escape.


BoIa Plan to Escape.
CARSON, New, August 6.-Tbe fact
las just come to light that scheme tor
general break was concocted by the
inmates of the state prison Sunday.
Jerry Piper, the cage guard, was called
by some prisoners to the door leading
from where the convicts are allowed to
congregate on Sunday. Piper went to
the door, when Hutchinson, one of the
robbers recently sent up from Dayton,
and Grant, Eureka convict, suddenly
put their hands through the grating,
grabbing Piper by the shoulder. Piper,
who is a strong man, braced his feet
against the cell door and resisted with
such strength that he managed to free
himself from the desperate men, and
gave the alarm. Upon examination a
big gag and several files were found in
the possession of Hutchinson, Grant
and others. The prisoners intended to
gag Piper and file their way through
the doors and make break for liberty.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-07
TAR AND FEATHERS.
A MOb's Vengeance on a
LecherOus Priest.
He Used Children for Immoral
Purposes.
A Preacher Suicides Because His
Wife Sues for Divorce.
CQnvicts' Bold Plot to Escape from the
Nevada Penitentiary-A Stage
Held Up-Other, Pacific
Coast News.
Associated Press Dispatches.

Associated Press Dispatches.
SEATTLE, August 6.-Father Quay, a
Catholic priest of Snohomish, was tsrred
and feathered by mob this morning
between midnight and l o'clock. Citi-
zens effected an entrance to his resi-
dence, dragged him from his bed and ap-
piled complete covering of tar and
feathers. The priest fought desperately
with his tormentors, but was finally
overcome. He is accused of enticing
children of both sexes into his room
and there practicing various forms of
immortality after Supplying them with
liquor. 1t is said that he was removed
from his charge at St. Thomas, North
Dakota, for similar practices.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-07
FAMINE IN INDIA.
No Food for Man Beast in the DrOuth-
Stricken Districts.

NO FOOD LOT man or Beast III Lne DrOutn-
Stricken Districts.
MADRAS, August 6.-Though a mon
soon set in some time ago in some parts
OF India. dispelling all fears of the fail
ure of crops in that portion of the coun-
try where rain fell, there has been no
rainfall in the Chingleput and North
Aroot districts, in this presidency, and
all hopes of averting famine
have been abandoned. The heat is un-
precedented. Standing grain and other
crops succumbed to the long drought,
and are all withered and burned. Al
ready the effects of the scarcity of food
are being felt, and there is great suffer
ing among the inhabitants Of the dis
tricts. Many deaths from starvation
have been reported. 1t is also impossi-
BILE to get food for cattle. Horses, cows,
donkeys and other live stock are dying
in large numbers everywhere in the dis
tricts.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-07
The Davis Will Case.

BUTTE, Mont, August 6.-The testi-
mony Of Witness Steckel was continued
in the Davis will case, today, detailing
the peculiarities of the handwriting of
James Eddy, the supposed forger. At
torney Jaques, of Ottumwa,, Iowa, tes-
titled as to the signatures of James
Davis, one Of the alleged witnesses OF
the alleged will, which he maintained
was not his, and gave the reasons why
he thought so.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-07
AN ALLIANCE SCHEME.
Arrangements Made for Handling the
Kansas Wheat Crop.

Kansas Wheat Crop.
Topeka, Kan, August Cd. B. French,
secretary of the state Alliance, states
that the Alliance has completed arrange
ments by which it will handle three
quarters of the Kansas wheat crop OF
$4,000, 900 bushels. Arrangements have
been made to store half the crop in ele-
vators at Kansas City, Chicago, st. Louis,
Cincinnati and Baltimore and other
large cities, for an indefinite period, or
until the owners desire to sell. Arrange
ments have also been made in the east
to secure an advance on wheat stored.
at 75 per cent OF the present valuation.
This new move has practically cornered
the Kansas crop.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-07
The Atchison Strike Spreading.

topeka, Kan, August 6.--The strike
of 400 boiler-makers in the shops of the
Atchison road, is spreading to other de-
partments. Today several blacksmiths
struck in sympathy. One of the engi-
neer refused to take out his train for the
reason that the boiler of his engine had
not been inspected before being made
ready for the run. If the other engineers
take this as cue, the Santa Fe will
have serious results.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-07
Cowboys and Indians.

ALBUQUERQUE, NM, August 6.-Word
has been received from Wingate station,
Navajo reservation, that yesterday after
noon, several cowboys killed an Indian
in dispute oyer horse. The Indians
are considerably worked up over the
killing, and a band is in hot pursuit OF
the murder and his companions. Should
the. parties meet, a deadly encounter
will result.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-07
PLUMBER WAS SCARCE.
A Stage Held Up by Two HighwaymeI
Near Reddfng.

Near Keddfng.
REDDING, CAL, August Con Tuesday
evening when the outgoing Redding and
Big valley stage was about three miles
from town, it was stopped by two high
waymen. The robbers demanded the
express box, from which they secured
about $50. One passenger aboard was
robbed of $12 and silver watch. The
stage then proceeded, and no news was
brought into town until the next morn
ing when the incoming stage arrived.
The robbers smashed the express box,
but did not touch the mail bags. Off
GERS are in pursuit, but nothing has yet
been heard of the robbers.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-07
Call For an Extra Session.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, August GA proc
lamation calling for an extra session of
the legislature to convene August 31st,
will be issued tomorrow by Governor
Buchanan. Twelve subjects are men
toned in the call, the principal of which
are the revision Of the convict lease sys-
tenn, and the worlds fair appropriation.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-07
Nahraslka Prohihitionists.

LINCOLN, Neb., August 6.-The Prohi-
bition state convention completed it's
labors today by nominating R. w.
Richardson of Omaha for judge Of the
supreme court, and Rev. VIM. Grant of
Neleigh and Mrs. Caroline M. Wood
ward Of Seward for regents Of the state
university. The platform, which is
lengthy, endorses the national Prohibi-
tion party, not it's platform; demands
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-07
Army and NAVY Reunion.

BosroN, August Cat the second
days session of the third annual con-
vention OF the regular army and navy
reunion, James F. Roche, of Boston, was
elected national commander. Fraternal
greetings were sent to the G. A. R. at
Detroit
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-07
atruck by Lightning.

SALEM, Ore, August 6.-On Wednes-
day, near Monmouth, lightning struck
tire tire Ssrn Structure Ha was Consumed With forty
tons Of hay and farm horse. Ayoung
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-07
bulgaria Preparing for war.

PARIS. August 6.-Telegrams received
here from Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria,
bring rumors of actual preparation for
war being made by the military author
tiles in that country. The fumors are
not confirmed, however. .ls
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-07
Took Carbolic Acid.

SAN BERNARDINo, CAL, August O.
Miss Kate Hackney, 15-year-old girl,
took carbolic acid instead of peppermint
last night, to relieve pain in the stom-
ach, and died from the effects.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-07
WON THEIR CLAIM.
General Barrundia's Family to Be Paid
SSOO,OOO.

ST. LOUIS, August GA dispatch from
the City of Mexico says: Diraio de Cen
tro America, printed in Guatemala,
claims that the family of the unfortu-
nate General Barrundia, who was killed
aboard Pacific Mail steamship in the
port of San Jose de Guatemala, by
soldiers, have won their claim against
the United States, and will be paid
$500, 200.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-07

government control of telegraph and
railroad companies; more unrestricted
coinage of metals. and the total annihil-
alton of the liquor traffic. The obnox-
ious feature of the national platform is
supposed to be the tariff plank.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-07
NAME AND LOCATION OF COMPANY.
Admitted assets January LIST, 1891.

Admitted assets January LIST, 1891. ....
Capital stock. ..................
Total unappropriated surplus over all /
ascertained liability ................)
Total premiums received .........
Total payments to policy holders, plus /
Paid to policy holders and accumulated |
for them over all premiums received !
Total dividends paid to policy holders
Total interest, rents and profits earned
Excess of interest earned more than I
enough to pay all death claims 49,
Excess OF interest earned more than
enough to pay all taxes and expenses}
of management... ........ :.
Percentage OF taxes and expenses to I
income . .....G
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-07
ANTIPODEAN ADVICES.
THE ALAMEDA BRINGS NEWS FROM
AUSTRALIA.

A Great Flood and Tidal Wave at Mel
bourne-Portions of the City Sub
merged-Damage Done to the Amount
of O,OOO-Ten Lives Lost.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-07
The Intending Investor May Save Many Thousands Of dollars

The mendlng Vest0r May Many THOUSANDS Of Dollars
lin
e ssn n mS % 1
Of
ConPan in tho world.
ALBERT THOMAS Manager D0BINS0N vETTER Local Agsnts
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-07

We have a special line of Serges and Cheviots in
Blues and Blacks which warrant absolutely Fast
Colors. We make these goods up with Superior Trim
mngs and Servings in CUTAWAY and SACK SUITS at the
above prices.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-07
WHY NOT BUY THE BEST?

YOU DON'T NEED BUSINESS TRAINING understand the following
Life
world
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-07
cAsTAwAYs' sUFFERINGs.

The captain and crew of the bark
Compadre, bound from Calcutta to
Talechuna, which was burned at sea in
March, were brought to Auckland by
sealing vessel from the Auckland islands,
after spending 103 days on the islands.
They suffered greatly from lack of food.
One of the castaways was lost in the
hrush
The Portland daily press., 1891-09-21
SUPERIOR COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE BoNNEY.

SATURDAY-In the case of the State vs.
James A. Conwell and Thomas r. OConnor
as to first named respondent the Jury re-
turned a verdict of guilty.
State VS.. James Dunphy. Search and
seizure. Complaint entered at this term.
Previous conviction alleged In complaint.
Respondent charged with keeping bottle
containing about quart Of whikey for the
purpose OF illegal sale, at his residence on
Green street. The state introduced evidence
OF the finding OF the liquor concealed under
some pillows in chair in which a baby was
placed; and as to the finding Of tunnel
which had just been thrown down by re-
spondent, which smelled of whiskey. Other
testimony was introduced by the state as to
sales by the respondent prior to January 1st.
The respondent through his daughter Celia
Pendexter, who appeared as a witness,
claimed that the liquor found and seized as
described in the complaint was her own prop
erty and not intended for unlawful sale, but
for the purpose of bathing her sick child.
Verdict guilty.
Assistant County Attorney True for the
state.
c. w. Morrill, for respondent
Court imposed sentence In two cases
against Ernest e. Cross. Search and seiz-
ure and nuisance. Fines and costs paid
amounting In first case to $117.59 and in the
second to $2i954.
State VS.. James E. Friel and Mary l.. Nal
ly. Adultery. State introduced evidence
that the parties were discovered while in the
act. Defense, general denial, and on the
part of Mary l.. Nally, intoxication. Yer
dict guilty as to James e. Frile; not guilty
as to Mary L. Nally.
+. W. Robinson, county attorney, for the
state.
B. G. Ward for respondents.
The Portland daily press., 1891-09-21
The Eleventh Maine.

Captain Albert Maxfeld, formerly com
mander Company H, Eleventh Maine Vol
unteers. passed through the city yesterday,
having been spending the summer at his old
home in Windham with his brother Frank
lin Maxfeld. The Eleventh Maine was
largely from Eastern Maine, and held Its re-
union this year at Camp Benson. But por-
tion of Companies ii and A were recruited
In Cumberland and Western Oxford, so next
year in August the old boys of the Eleventh
will meet at Portland. The committee areCap-
tains James M. Thompson. Charles J .Pennell
and j. e. Morrill,. After the war Mr.. Max
field went to New York and has been there
ever since, connected with the great firms Of
A. I. Stewart & Co. and I'll. B. ClafiIn g. Co.
Ca plain Maxfeld finds great changes In
his cid home state. II was up by Poland
Springs the other day and saw that magnif-
cent establishment. Do you know what was
there when saw the place the last time be-
fore leaving Maine? Just red school
house. That was ALL"
The Portland daily press., 1891-09-21
Funeral of C, C, ToIman.

The funeral services OF Charles G. Tolman
Saturday from his late residence on Bracket
street were largely attended. They were
conducted by Rev. DR.. Fem and were very
impressive. The Venerable Gunner Asso-
citation, of which Mr.. Tolman was one Of the
Oldest members, having Joined in 1S47,
attended In body. The Gunner Quartette
sang very feelingly those beautiful hymns.
81 Cannot Always Trace the Way" and
"One by One" The floral offerings were
very fine. Among them were the following
a large pillow, on which was designed in
purple flowers life sized Gunner, from the
club; broken column. from the trustees
and superintendent of Evergreen Cemetery;
a harp from James A. Martin, and beauti-
full crescent from the grandchildren. The
pail bearers were John l.. Shaw, Samuel
Thurstop, VIM. w. Colby an Q. .. Leach.
The Portland daily press., 1891-09-21
HELLO, CENTRAL.
How to use Your telephone Under
the New system. a8r

The removal of the Telephone Exchange
from their old quarters to the new was ef-
fected Saturday evening at Z O'Clock In three
minutes, all that was necessary being to
take out 400 pins in the old office, put them
in the new and the circuit was complete. the
service being practically not impeded.
There are some new and marked improve
ments in the system which will become ap-
parent to the subscribers in the course Of a
few days, as soon as the operators become
familiar with the new apparatus and the
subscribers with the new numbers.
The most important change Is this. On
the old board 1t was necessary In most cases
for two operators to assist in connecting any
two lines. That is, one operator would put
up pin which formed one half the connec-
tion; she would then notify the other opera
tor having the line wanted, and the second
operator would insert second pin which
completed the connection.
1t was necessary that very great care be
taken In repeating the call from one opera
tor to the other and in theconcerted action of
both to properly connect the lines, and
where any error was made by either the SUBJ
scribers' lines were sometimes left so that
they could not even call the central Office.
In the new board bat one operator is ever
employed to establish connection between
any two city lines. While each operator
takes the calls from a limited number of
lines she has access to all lines without nov
ing from her seat or requiring assistance
from any other operator.
The telephone buiness opened in Portland
on September /, 1879. with about 100 sub
scribers; In 1880 1t was transferred from the
Western Union Company to the National
Bell of Maine; change Of switch board and
Office was made in 1880. and again to the
quarters just vacated IN May, 1888.
The change in 1888 was decided advance
upon former methods. On apparatus prior to
that time. no less thanfo different persons
were required to make each connection of
lines, and the office seemed bedlam of con-
fusion to person unfamiliar with the GU
rlous combination of gestures and express
sions.
The present new board Of the New Eng
land Telephone and Telegraph Company ad-
mits of a growth Of lines to more than four
times the number now existing In Portland,
aho 10 diidu6Cu uobdiliC CiACulkos WulCu
latter will overcome the noise and trouble
caused by strong electric currents such as
those of electric lights and railways. The
Portland Office, so says Mr.. Farnham, the
company's electrician, now compares more
than favorably with any in New England.
Mr.. Farnham suggests that subscribers note
the slight changes In the plan of operation.
such as giving the new numbers including
the figure at the right of the dash (24l,9.
ringing off," etc.
Mr.. Stanford, the superintendent, invites
subscribers to visit the new office and see
the Improvements.
He asks also for exercise of patience for
two or three days while all are getting ac-
customed to the system and that any fail
ures or difficulties after the first day be re-
ported to the chief operator, No, 1852, or to
himself.
The Portland daily press., 1891-09-21
FIRED AT THE OFFICERS.
A Cape EIIzabsth Terror Arrested
and In Limbo.

The latter part of April a warrant was is
sued In this city for the arrest OF Smith
Brown Of Browns Hill, Cape Elizabeth,
charged with an indecent assault upon
young married woman there. Brown elud-
ed arrest, however, and since then has been
living in barns, or hiding In the WOODS.
From time to time the officers have got track
OF him. but not till Saturday did they run
down their quarry.
Saturday afternoon Deputy Sheriff Samuel
Plummer and Deputy Sheriff Chenery got
on Browns track through the information
OF Mr.. GeorgeWing. They finally found him
on Boston bound train at the "Knownoth-
Ing" station. He made desperate fight,
hiring his revolver at the officers, but was
hnally knocked down by Deputy Plummer,
ironed aud taken to the county jail. The
prisoner is about 80 years old and Is said to
have long been terror in the neighborhood
He will come before the court this morn
in0
The Portland daily press., 1891-09-21
Pc RSO NAL.

Hon. John Lynch will return 10 Washing
ton this week.
Hon. T. B. Reed was at the Victoria hotel,
New York, Saturday.
Mr.. Frank Q. Brown, treasurer Of the Flo
rida Southern railroad, was In the city Sat-
urday.
Rev. d. b. Randall has been at Skowhegan
to attend the reopening of the Methodist
church there.
+ Colonel j. B. Peaks Of Dover, is to change
his residence to Detroit. Me. During the
coming winter he will be at Colorado
Springs, COL, for his health. s
GGrand Army men in various parts of the
state are talking of Hon. Charles A. Bou-
telle of Bangor, for department commander
of the Maine G. A. r.
MIR. and Mrs. VIM. Oscar Roome of Wash
ington, d. c.. have been visiting Mrs. King,
Congress street. Mr.. Roome is Secretary
General Of the Royal Order OF Scotland.
General Charles Hamlin of Bangor, and
sons Cyrus and Ned are in New York. Cy-
rus will attend the Long Island College Hos
pital at Brooklyn and Ned will enter Cornell
at Ithaca.
Dr. E. K. Holt is to read paper Wednes-
Cay at the second triennial of the American
Physicians and Surgeons Congress, which is
to be held in Washington the coming week.
Drs. Weeks and Gordon will be in attend
ance.
Mr.. E. o. Emerson, native of York, ME-,
and now mayor of Titusville, Pa, has been
spending the summer with his family at the
Emerson homestead in York. He returned
to Titusville last Friday, leaving his daugh-
ter, Miss Constance, at Wellesley College.
Judge Henry l.. Palmer, president of the
Northwestern Life Insurance Company Of
Milwaukee, and Past Grand Master of Tenn
plars of the United States, passed through
the citySaturday on his way to PolandSpring
accompanied by his wife. After short rest
there they will visit Portland and vicinity.
OF the members Of the York County Bar
at the time of the admission to membership
of the late Simeon Perse McKenney In 1S45,
six are now living, as follows: Ira T. Drew,
John Quincy Seaman, Samuel w. Luques,
Luther s. Moore, Asa Low and Edward s.
Morris