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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-08

hepuDncans may honestly DlueT.
If there is ever time when iG is proper for
Republicans to differ. it is precisely on such
occasions as this, when they are met to-
gether for the express purpose of reaching
ultimate unity through the clash and con-
test of present differences. In tile wide
reaching and delicate business of agreeing
upon the standard-bearers for great party,
there is abundant opportunity for honest
men to hold and express honest differences,
and the more determined will be the con-
tess and collisions the more complete
the final unanimity
The air is always sweeter and purer after
a storm. 1t is our right now to oppose each
other; it will be our duty to unite to-mor-
row. Our differences should end at the con-
vention doors, and will end there.
The eyes of ;tll Republicans at home, and
the eyes of all our adversaries everywhere
are intently fixed upon this convention. A
nation Is watching us-our enemies to criti-
cize, our friends to ratify. The responsibility
is enormous, but you will meet ft wisely.
The Republican party has never yet made a
mistake in its choice of candidates; it will
not make mistake Lere. All over this
broau land the Oontii es are set to be lighted,
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FEARED NOT DEATH
Murderer Burns With Firm Step
ksCendS the Gallovs.
AT PEACE WITH HIS MAKER
Hours Before HE Execution Spent
In Prayer-The Crime for
Which He Was
Hanged.
Special Dispatch to the Standard.

Special Dispatch to the Standard.
MIssoULA. Dec. l6.--At l0:i2 this morn
ing John Burns dropped into eternity.
Burns met his death In the same stoical
manner which has characterized him
throughout his long trial and incarccra-
ton. He walked to the gallows with
hardly q perccptiblc trcmor.
Al this morning Burns awoke and ate
. hearty breakfast. A few minutes later
Father Guidi arrived and remained with
the condemned man until the hour of exc
cution. Burns received religious consola-
ton and died good Catholic.
Al. $40. accompanied by Deputy Woods.
he made n tour Of the jail and badc all of
the inmates goodbye. Sheriff Houston
came in and read the death warrant and
told him TO prepare for the scaTold, and
promptly at 1906 Burns, with his hands
pinioncd behind him. accompanied by
Father Guidi and tho sheriff, commenced
the solemn march to the enclosure at the
rear Of tho Jail. He asccnded tho steps
which led TO the trap nimbly and without
assistance and faced the crowd which had
gathered 10 witness the execution. "Gcn-
tiemcn, bid you all goodbye" was all
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the condemned man said. with the excep-
tonof tho words of o prayer which he re-
.peased after Father Guidi. As tho rope
and the black cap was being adjusted
Burns exclaimed: "Oh, Christ, be my
savior! oh, Christ, be my savior"
"Are you ready, Jack 2" sang out Sheriff
Houston.
ayes, let her CO." replied Burns, and tho
sheriff stepped aside aud sprung the trap
with his foot. II was all over in an In.
stant--a dull sickening thud, not per-
ceptible quivcr Of tho body. and the soul
of John Burns had gone TO n higher court.
Just IL minutes intervencd from the
falling of the trap TO the cutting down Of
the body, when Drs. Billmycr and Fitzgcr-
aid pronounced HIM dead. The remains
were turned over 10 Undertaken Flynn.
Burns has persistently refused TO dis
close his identity, although II was we'll
known here that the namc OF Burns was
an assumed one. The STANDARD reporter
has learned beyond doubt that his renl
name was Hugh j. Hamilton. and that he
10 originally from New York state. II was
only on condition that his place Of resi-
dencc be not disclosed that this informa-
tion Was given.
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NEw ORLEANS. Dec. 16.-A special TO
the Times Democrat from Monterey says: {:
The Mexican government will demand OF
President Harrison that he take decisive
steps toward breaking up and wipinG out
tho bands of reyolutionists that have
rendezyoused on United States soil in tho
lower Rio Grande border country. II 10 be-
licved that serious international trouble
will grow ont of the san Ignacio affair II
the United States government does not
show disapproval of the act of rsvolu-
tiontsts by putting a large body Of troops
in the field after perpetrators and sym
pathixcrs. The Mexican government 10
strengthening its already strong force Of
soldiers On the border by rushing about
300 troops to the turbulent section fro0
the interior 4arrisons.
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FoRElONERs IN AMERICA.
| Steamship Men Mako . Pisa for Fsvsea-
bIe I'm migrattoa Lava

WASHINGTON, Dec. l6.-Ry Invitation
various representatives Of trans-Atlantic
steamship companies were before the sen.
ate and house committees on immigra-
tion to-day tn give their views concerning
tho bill introduced in the senate by
Chandler. suspending immigrationfor one
year. Gustavc II. Schwab OF New York
presented the case for the steamship men
and argued against the prohibition OF Inn
migration He expressed tho belief that
the magnificent development of the ma
terial resources of our country 10 due TO
tho enormous immigration Of the last half
century. He argued that Americans
would not and could not perform the
heavy manual labor and menial service re-
quired in the development Of tho country.
Therefore emigration In necessary. Sus-
pension could never bc enforced, ~ tho
northern and southern frontiers could
not be protected, and danger from chol.
era would he increased because quaran.
tine could not be maintained on those
frontiers. He held sanitary science favored
the present system and announced the will
ingncss of the steamship companies to
maintain quarantine at points OF depart.
ure. lie said Colonel weber's plan was
the only feasible one; in brief, that the
system provided for the examination OF
emigrants before their departure by the
steamship companies, who are to be held
liable for improper entries.
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To SAVE HIS OWN LIFE
Turnkey French Kills il Inmate Of
the Idaho Penitennary.
SAM HATToN'S LAST BREAK
He Tries to Commit Murder and
Meets With Hasty Pun
ishment-His Bad
Record.
Special Dispatch to the STANDARD.

Special Dispatch 10 the Standard.
Boise, Idaho, Dec. 16.-This mosuinR
Howard French, turnkey at the peniten-
tiary. shot and killed sam Hatton, . con-
vict, in self defense. Hatton was . IL
year man sent up from Alturas county In
1sss for grand larceny. He had . hard
record, hating. Il 10 said. killed Q man for
his money. lie would have gotten out OF
the pen in 1894 IL ho had behaved, but he
lost all his good time by bad conduct. He
assaulted a fellow convict with horse
shoe and cut his head open, fought, was
insolent to officers and threatened lives OF
q number OF them. including French, and
was considered the worst man In the psn.
itcntiary. lie had been confined to his
cell for some time on bread and water.
French took pity on him and told him
last night he would get the new warden
to let him out in the prison
like other convicts. This morning
French and tho cook took him .
nice breakfast. Hc called French vil0
names and had his breakfast taken out.
As French turned, Hatton jumped on his
back. Tho cook pulled him away but b
attacked French again and tho cook ran
away. Hatton undertook TO throw French
over the rail of tho gallery, m his cell was
caught the rail. Hatton then tried to a0t .
paddock to strike him, but they were all
locked on. Ho then started for the knifo
that was with his breakfast. and as he did
So French saw that something desperate
must he done and stabbed him with
n hunting knife which he had on
his person. The sevcn-inch blade entered
under the last rib on the left side near
the spine. aud went upwards to the htit
through tho abdominal artery and kidney.
Hatton run n few feet with trail OF blood
behind him, said ''you have cut me-" fell
and died almost immediately.
At the coroncr's inquest Deputy Warden
Berry testified that in tho Il years OF his
prison experience, Hatton was one OF the
very worst convicts he had run across.
Hatton had mighty hard reputation In
Southeastern Idaho. and many peace ct.
| flcors there know him well.
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BOX ELDER PRECINCT
Proceedings In The Choteal County
Election Case
A LENGTHY ANSWER FILED
statement Of the canvasssrs OF
tne 6aiiots-A Demurrer En-
tered by the Counsel
for leech.

Special dispatch 10 tho Standard.
HELENA, Dec. 16.-The Box Elder case
was continued to-day. The counsel for
Leech filed a demurrer 10 the answer Of
the Chotcau county canvassers. 10 the
chect that the answer did not state facts
suflicient TO constitute n cause OF action.
1hey also moved for a peremptory writ
OF mandate. Continuance was asked for
py tho counsel for the canvasscrs, but rc-
iuscd and the argument was then heard
on the demurrer and motion.
Tho answer denies that Lecch received
majority OF votes; denies that the cam
vassinR board illegally struck out or re-
FUSED To canvass the Box Elder returns; |;
denics that Leech was ever entitled to q
certificote. Ii holds that no returns were
received by the board from the Box Elder
prccinct, certified and attcsted as re-
quiied by law, for II appeared that tho
Pretended return6 which arc now
cinimed by the relator to be
Official returns from said precinct. did not
purport to bo returns from any precinct
whatever, nor did 1t state when the elcc.
tion was held, nor tho number Of votes re-
ceived by any person or annexed to the
respective names in the manner required
by law; nor were said returns certified to
by the clerks Of election or attested by the
judges thereof; that II was impossible for
the board TO ascertain from these pre-
tended returns the legal votes cast for tho
rclator, Leech. or for Hamilton. or for any
other person voted for at Box Elder; that
eight names appeared on the voting list
and not on tho registry list; TINT
said canvassers were familiar with
tho names and nationality Of
Eiost OF tho persons who voted; that tho
Same names were In the returns and II
was apparent TO them that % persons
voting were full-blootled Indians and half
breeds and Mt least eight of them subjects
OF the queen of Great Britain, and that
the other IL respondents were informed,
and bclievo were not citizens OF the
United States; that the respondents were
informed and believe that John Henry,
judge ut this election, pu released tho
votes of said Indians.
The answer covers fully 1900 words and
Is very exhaustive. 1t presents several
new points and Is very carefully prepared.
The arguments will DO continued to.
morrow,
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MAONA LOA.
Eruption Of the Great yolcano Of the
Hawaiian Islands.

Eruption Of the Great yolcano Of the
Hawaiian Islands.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 16.-A. d. Thurs
ton, member OF tho Hawaiian legislature,
who. arrived yesterday by steamer from
Honolulu, brings news OF the eruption Of
Mauna Loa. the great volcano of Hawaii,
which is threatening the destruction Of
two villages and extensive plantations.
For five days previous to Dec. 8, there
were illuminations on a grand scale, and
tho whole country was shaken by prodigi-
Gus earthquakes. Mauna Loa, for dis
tancc Of GO miles, threw light over tho
ocean and all tho surrounding country.
On the evening OF Dec. 2 flames burst
from Mauna Lon, which grew in volume
and increased In noise from that time ON.
II is feared that the entire village of Hilo.
under the mountain, and the ncighborng
town of waiiakea may be destroyed. and
the vast and valuable plantations sur.
rounding them be covered with lava.
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SPECIAL

This week. We will put upon
special price our entire stock of
Mems listers. comprising Ker-
scys, Freizcs and Chinchillas.
SIaoo-This is the regular price
of this coat. Can't be
sold cheaper. Whyl Be-
cause it was closed out
at a price. Really worth
$1,000.
SI5.oo-Will cover you with one
of our SIS and $40 coats
which even at that figure
was considered cheap.
SIS beats the record.
$50 oo--This price embraces a
line from S24 to SIS. in
fact have put in a few at
$50 to make it complete.
These coats in particular
are worth your consider
alton.
Ovcrcoats of all other kinds are
shown by US. and our figures can't
be beat.
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RECEIVED BY BEN,
Actors and Actresses Accorded q Reocp.
tion by tho President.

Actors and Actresses Accorded Q Reocp.
tion by tho President
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-The actors and
actresses who took part in the entertain
mcnt at AlbauRh's opera house for the
benefit Of the National Capital Press club
to-day, had a special reception by Presi.
dent Harrison In his private Office just
prior to the opening of tho performance.
The visitors were introduced individually,
and the president had happy word for
each. He gave each of the ladies flower
from large bouquet on his desk. Private
Secretary Halford attended tho cntcr-
tainment as representative of tho prcsi-
don't. The entertainment was q phcnon,.
cnal success dramatically. pecuniariIy and
socially. Both houses Of congress I'D.
journed 10 do honor to tho occasion, and a
quorum Of each was present. Ono
Of tho speeches at the opening
of the entertainment is tho subject Of dis
cussion In political circles tonight. 1t
was n speech by Representative Fellows
of New York. In beginning he said |:
''Bcing invited by the press club to attend
this performance. will cheerfully address
the company. for the National Capital
Press club do not invite speakers to dinner
without expecting a speech"
Recollcctions Of the Reform club dinner
In New York came to the spectators and
tremendous applause followed. Tonight
all Washington IL talking about Tam
many's retort courteous to Ellery Ander-
son and tho Reform club.
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before tho shooting. Burns turned and
pointing his revolver at Blacks head,
warned him not to molest him, and Black
being unarmcd permitted the assassin to
60 his way. Burns turned south on HiR-
gins avenue and crossed tho bridge which
spans the Missoula river and was soon
lost to view in tho darkness. Sheriff
Houston shortly made his appearance and
on being Informed OF tho direction taken
BY the murderer promptly started In pur-
suit. He followed the assassin through
South Missoula, temporarily locating him
In the vicinity Of the base hall park. but
again losing track Of him started to return
to town. On recrossing the bridge he
noticed the suspicious actions Of man
who Was coming over tho bridge in front Of
him, and ho followed him to tho
Concorlia saloon, where he was identified
by Tom Black as the man
who had donc the shooting. Burns then
stepped out Of the Concortlia and turned
down Main street, when he was halted by
the sheriff and taken into custody. When
searched mt the county jail no weapon was
found on him.
Al noon on the day of arrest. Burns was
positively identified by Goldcnbogcn. as
the man who had wounded him. Golden
bogen was then at the Sisters hospital
wnerc he was taken for treatment. Young
Higgins was taken to the family residence
shortly after being shot. and while every
effort was made TO save his life he passed
away at 30 o'clock the same afternoon,
without having gained consciousness.
Tho trial of the murderer was set for
Sept. II and occupied some five days, re-
sulting In verdict of guilty of murder in
the first degree, and Burns was on Sept.
20 sentenced TO be hanged on Nov. II.
1892. On Oct. 8 new trial was granted
on tho ground that mt tho former trial tho
jury was taken TO the bridge by the sheriff,
who had pointed out to them tho place
where he had first noticed Burns, and that
tho prisoner was not present when tho
sheriff was describing the points To tho
jury. being kept on this side Of the bridge,
and the point was raised that testimony
Was then given To the jury without tho
presence Of tho prisoner.
Tho second trial commenced Oct. Il,
and lasted five days, no new evidence
being brought out. The verdict was tho
same as that rendered at the original trial.
and on Nov. 8 Judge Marshall sentenced
the prisoner To be hanged ON Dec. ID be-
tween the hours Of 10 q. IN. and ? p. IN.
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BURNS CRIME.


The Shooting ef Maurice Higgins and
the wounding OF Goidenbogrn.
Tho crime for which John Burns paid
the death penalty upon the Rallows to-day,
was one of the most cold-bloodcd In tho
annals OF criminal history in the state Of
Montana. Young Maurice Higgins was
shot down without q moments warning,
and Paul Goldcnbogen was stricken by
the assassin's bullet. Maurice Higgins
was the fourth son of the late Capt. &. T..
Higgins, one OF tho oldest and wealthcst
Of Western Montana's citizens. II was on
the evening Of Aug. IA last. that Missoula
mad been visited by a confagra'ion that
threatened to wipe out the entire business
portion OF the city. and only tho heroic
efforts Of the local fire department saved
the city. Prominent among the men who
did such noble work on this occasion was
young Maurice q. Higgins. He had
worked hard and faithfully to preserve
the properly OF his native city. but
by Q miserable assassin. he was shortly
aftce laid low with q bullet through his
brain.
Two men. tramps, had arrived In this
city on freight train the evening before.
and had spent the night and far into the
next day gambling and drinking. During
this time one Of the men, named Lyons,
had attempted to pawn a watch at one Of
the saloons, but was unsuccessful. Early
on tho morning Of tho 18th Officer Blcn-
dour arrested Lyons on Information filed
by Paul Goldcnbogcn. charging him with
trying to dispose Of ring which was sup
posed TO be stolen property. About 1
o'clock on that morning. while Golden
boacn was standing in front of the Ex-
change saloon on Front street in company
with Maurice Higgins. Burns. Lyons part.
ner, stepped out OF the Exchange saloon
and without word or warning drew his re-
volver and commenced firing. The first
shot struck Goldenbogcn in the left arm.
the bullet passing through the arm into
the body and lodged in the ncighborhood
OF the left lung. Two more shots were
fired in quick succession, and Maurice
Higgins was seen to fall forward
OH his face. with bullet hol" a little 10
the left of the center of his forehead.
Goldenbogen made n movement as though
to assist Higgins To arise. when hc too fell
with the exclamation. 81 am shot. too''
The murderer started eastward, closely
followed by Tom Black. who had formed
one Of the Higgins group Oh the sidewalk
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IN FAVOR OF LEAsURE.

Testimony Before the Court at Rathdruo
in the bean Murder Case.
Special Dispatch TO the Standard.
BOISE, Idaho. Dec. l6.-A special to tho
Erening Mad from Rathdrum tonight con-
ccrning the trial Of Webb Leasure on tho
charge Of numbering livery Bean at Gem
In the fight July II, says: "Joseph Shea,
Sumner Rcelion aud +. ]. Conn testified
that they were in Doxon's saloon when tho
firing commenced; that Webb Leasuro
was in tho saloon also at tho time In IN
intoxicated condition: that tho firing from
the Notifications and Gem mill was reck.
less and fierce, compelling the witnesses,
In company with Doxon nnd Leasurc, Ia
seek safety In the cellar underneath the
saloon, where they remained until hostili.
ties ceased sufficiently for them To emerge,
"This establishes complete alibi fol
Leasure from tho position the state
charges ho was In when he killed Beam
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LABOR AFFAIRS.
Proceedings OF the Meeting OF the Ysder.
ated Unions Yeste rday.


ated Unions Yesterday.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 16.-At to-day's ses.
sion of the American Federation of Labor,
q proposition for the federation to take
any action towards assisting in the worlds
fair congress was defeated by an over
whelming vote. Recommendation In tho
presidents report were approved, includ-
ing the clauses relating to women organ
izers. whose work was complimented and
relating to Labor day, tho committee rec
ommendcd an appeal for the establish
ment Of national labor day In districts
and territories. II was voted that tho
president of the United States he in
formed of the action condemning the en-
ployment of Chinese sailors by tho Pacific
Mail Steamship company. A resolution
relating to the action OF the president and
the executive council requesting confer
ences with the knights Of Labor unions
stirred up a lively debate. The committee
recommended TINT the highest duty Of the
federation was to defend the unions Sc.
lectcd by the knights of Labor from at
tack, and that tho executive committee
take such action ms to enforce this idea !;
adopted.
The special committee on militia and
strikes reported in part as follows: "Un.
less halt ID called, II will not bc long
until liberty gives way to despotism.
Since the recent uses to which troops have
been subjected have been brought about
by allowing people unchallcnged TO sur
render their power; We therefore believe
herein is the vital point of our grievances.
The American Federation of Labor and
affiliated bodies demand of legislatures
the enactment of laws creating n hoard Of
4 a =
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TO-DAY the grand carnival
Tor the New York Press Clubs
Building Fund will take place in
the Madison Square Garden.
Large subscriptions have been
rendered to the Press Clubs
Fund. and the proposed games
are attracting much attention
among athletes. who will doubt
less enter into a lively COM
petition for the various prizes.
Several entertainments for the
fund will be given during the
winter.
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WON BY M'MlLlAN.

Two ChampIon WrestIeFs HaTo Con-
sest at 0ranite.
Special Dispatch to the standard.
GRANITE, Dec. ia wrestling match
between ID. A. Mcmillan. champion of
California, and Gus Stoll, Michignn's bes,
man. took place here last night at Minors
Union hall. The stake was 500 and gate
receipts. which amounted probably to $50.
The conditions were the best three falls ia
i've, Cornish style. Tho first fall was won
by Stoli in 20 minutes after they entered
the ring. The three following werc In
McMillan's favor and the contest wns
ended. There was very little interest
taken In II, as not more than 10 people
were present.
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A Revolt.

Rio JAHEiRo. Dec. l6.-A military revolt
took place at Nichtheroy to-day, the object
being to raise TO the presidency cx-Gov-
crnor Portella. leader of the autonomist
party. Federal troops were at once dis
patched to the scene and the revolt was
soon suppressed. Two persons were
killed and many arrested. 1t is rumoreL
that several influential persons are impli-
Gated in the plot and they will be arrested.
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A Missouri i.ar,hauak..

IRoYToS, No., Dec. l6.-At : o'clock
this mornln; there were two distinct
earthquake shocks. following each other
in rapid succession. The vibra,l IONS were
sharp, quick and accompanied by u noise
like the crashing Of masses of chains. No
serious damage.
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After seventeen Years.

ALPESA, Mich, Dec. 16.-Aueust Gross
man was this morning found guilty Of
murder in the first degree for killing
Albert Molitor, u Presque Isle country
lunbcrinan, IL years ago. There are II
Others charged with the same crime and
their trials will follow shortly.
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TOPEKA. Kas., Dec. i6.--rhe state board
Of canyasscrs to-day ISSUED IA certificate of
election TO Cobball. the populist elector
whose election was contested on the
ground Of clerical error. This makes all
Kansas electors populists.