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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1892-06-04

husband has the sympathy of all. The
funeral will probably take place today
or tomorrow
The irrigator has much gr- when
the water first comes down and every
body is after it. When darkness settles
over the face of the earth he shoulders
his shovel and silently steals out to the
headgate and turns an elegant stream
of the necessary fluid down his lateral
and then goes to bed feeling at peace
with himself and the whole world, ex-
pecting his lawn to get thorough
soaking during the night. But tue
next morning he dances like a maniac
and tears out his whiskers, for nary
drop of water did he get. His enter
prising neighbor was probably hidden
behind sage brush when he turned in
the water, and as soon as he got out of
sight the said e. II. shuts down the head
gate and turns the water into his own
lateral. He then goes home rejoicing
and chuckles slyly to himself as he
thinks how the first smooth man will
swear in the morning. But when he
arises from his comfortable bed and
looks out upon his lawn with an ex-
pectant smile, he also sings a little
song which is not in the Sunday school
books and belches forth torrent of
words that would not make good
poetry. Like the first man he has nary
drop, and he wonders where in thunder
that water has gone. Perhaps not over
two blocks away lives man who could
tell him, for he looks over his we'll
soaked yard with satisfied air and a
childlike and bland expression. He
went to bed early in the evening as all
| honest men should, and as a reward
for his virtues Providence sends all the
water his way. That's what he tells
his angry neishbors, but he does not
tell about getting up at o'clock in the
morning and making pilgrimage to
the headgate. After about three mid
night raids with no results, the irri
gator takes chair and a shotgun and
camps by his headgate all night.
JAS. ii. Gwinn, manager of the De
Lamar Mercantile & Banking Co.,
came over Wednesday on 4 business
trip, returning home the'neXt day. jim
came out victorious in his struggle
with the measles.
Final examinations in Junior ard
Middle classes, in the college, Will be-
gin Friday, June {. Any person in
tending to enter amy class beyond the
Junior viii find it greatly to their adj
vantage to take the examination now,
with these classes.
Our white waists for ladies' are hand
some. Another new shipment has
lately arrived at Oalyes Bros,
II business locals are never read you
will never see this. Think about it.
Bailey, the smoke yender.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-03-04
WILD AFRICANS IN ALABAMA.
A Strange Story Brought Out by the
Death Of a Steamboat Man.

A Strange Story Brought Out by the
Death Of a Steamboat Man.
MOBILE, March 3.-Capt Timothy Meaher,
a venerable steamboat man, died here this
morning. aged 79 years. He was for many
years identified with business on the Ala
bama and Tombigbse rivers in the palmiest
days Of steamboating. He was noted as the
Importer OF the last cargo OF slaves brought
TO the United States. This was In the
spring OF 1861. He chartered the schooner
Clotilde. which brought 100 negroes and
managed to spirit them into a canebrake
100 miles up the stream.
MEAHER ARRESTED.
News Of the importation soon got abroad
and Meaher was arrested and tried, but
proved that be had made every trip on his
own boat, the Toney, aud the inference
was that he had not bad time TO receive the
negroes aud personally superintend the
hiding Of them. He was discharged. II
convicted be would have suffered the death
penalty. Thirty negroes that fell to his
share he settled In suburb OF this city,
where, being freed shortly after
their arrival, they aud their descendants
have remained. They have never ass oci-
ated other negroes, are but partially civil
lied. still use their native language and are
ruled oy queen of their own choosing.
They enjoy a good reputation for industry
and honesty, and their colony is one of the
curioslties most eagerly viewed by sight
seers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-03-04
BLAINE HAS THE GRIP
THE SECRETARY CONFINED TO HIS
HOUSE FOR THE DAY.

"a Mere Cold" the Name Given His
Ailment by His Famlly-A Possibility
That Worry Over the Divorce SUIT
Correspondence Brought On His III
ness-His Attitude Toward the Presi-
dency Uncertain.
WASHINGTON, March 8. - Secretary
Blaine is i'll again. Just how i'll nobody
knows outside the red house, except his
physicians, and Secretary Blaine's physi-
clans do NOS tell very much for publication,
except at Secretary Blaine's request. His
present illness, which is characterized as "a
mere cold." was serious enough, however,
to keep him in the house, and probably in
bed all day. 1t is denied that this attack
was like the former ones in being accompa-
MED by nausea and vertigo. 1t is said to
have rather the characteristic symptoms Of
the grip.
WORRIED BY THE DIVORCE.
1t is believed by those who know Secre-
tary Blaine well that the very disagreeable
statements which have appeared in response
to his statement Of last Sunday respecting
his sons marriage are responsible for his ILL
ness. He Is peculiarly susceptible physically
TO the moods of his mind and however he
may have determined to ignore the inevita-
BILE responses to his statement, he is known
to have felt them keenly and to have been
greatly depressed by them, especially by the
brief note of Mrs. James G. Blaine, Jr. =,
with its threat Of future trouble.
TALK WITH BLAINE.
1t was interesting in this connection to
learn to-day from republican senator who
still wants Secretary Blaine nominated
and who still thinks Secretary Blaine can
be nominated, that Secretary Blaine shares
the general opinion that his controversy
over his sons marriage makes his own
nomination to the presidency practically
impossible. This senator talked with Score
tary Blaine IN the latter part of last week
about the Minneapolis convention and the
candidates who would come before 10. After
mentioning them all he said TO Secretary
Blaine, "But they'll nominate you after
aIl.'
No." said Secretary Blaine, "they will
not"
why not9" asked the senator, "are you
going Co write another withdrawal letter7"
NO.. said Secretary Blaine, zone is
enough.n
"Well, why, then, will they not nominate
yous Your friends want il and VIII go there
determined on it. Is it your health you are
thinking ofs"
HIS REASON.
"No." said Blaine, my health Is all
right"
well, what will prevent your nomination
then" demanded the senator.
my friends will not be able TO command
majority for me in the convention" was
the reply, and further questioning brought
no more definite answer. The senator
thinks now that Secretary Blaine was think
ing OF the statement he had probably then
prepared to be given out on Sunday night.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-03-04
OUT HIS THROAT IN COURT.

A Negro Criminal Declares Himself
Disgraoed by Short Sentence.
CHARLESTON, s. c., March S.-a:A unique
and dramatic incident occurred In the court
of sessions to-day. Sam Randall, a negro
who had been tried three times for raping
a negro girl named Clorinda Reny and
escaped twice by mistrial, was to-day con-
victed Of aggravated assault. The case
against woman who was jointly indicted
with Randall for the assault had been mol
pressed after his conviction Randall was
told to stand up and receive sentence, which
the court fixed at one year in the peniten-
tiary. While the court was yet speaking
Randall leaned over, whipped a knife out
of his shoe and deliberately cut his
throat In the presence of the court, officers
and spectators. II was a broad cash, ex-
tending from ear to ear. but a couple of
bailiffs grabbed him and prompt surgical
aid was secured which may save his life.
Randall, who is notorious criminal, said
his reason for attempting suicide was be-
cause he was disgraced by the sentence.
The knife which be used was made out Of a
bit Of iron taken from his shoe and sharp
ened. 1t was concealed in the lining Of his
shoe.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-03-04
THE FIRE ON THE HUDSON.
COMBINE OF THR ooALBRs.
Opening of the Proceedings to Try
and Break IL.

Opening of the Proceedings to Try
and Break It.
HARRISBURG, Pa, March 3.-The hear
ing in the Reading deal was opened at noon
to-day by Attorney General Hensel. Neither
Mr.. Powderly. Vice President Cassatt nor
any representatives OF the Pennsylvania
railroad we're present The railroads COM
planned Of were represented by a host of
officials and counsel. Attorney General
Hensel invited any person who felt
aggrieved by the combine to present their
grievance, but nobody responded until after
the representatives OF the roads had had the
floor for some time and had apparently be-
come satisfied that the hearing was to be
entirely ex parte. On their behalf 10 was
suggested that nothing had been done to
call for the Intervention OF the attorney
general.
CITIZEN AsToETsHEs THE LAWYERS.
Matthew Long Of Hazleton, as "layman
citizen" then presented petition, asking
that the attorney general make a full in
quiry In this case. Mr.. Long is not a
lawyer, but is an insurance agent. Never
theless, be made a very able argument. ap-
parently very much to the surprise of the
learned counsel for the cQmpanies in the
deal. He said the people Of the ar thracite
coal region have BET n SO dazed by che mag
nitude of the combine that they have not
yet recovered from 1t. He promised that in
few days petitions would roll In to the Of
foe of the attorney general asking him to
make most careful inquiry into this deal
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-03-04
A German Paper Seized.

BERLIN, March 3.-The entire issue OF the
FrdnLfurter Zeitung Of March was con-
fiscated on charge of "lese majestic" The
charge is based on a feuilleton headed
Crowned words" which appeared In the
paper on that day and which had reference
to the emperor's Brandenburg speech.
SALTY ARTICLE.
The paper said that the emperor ought 10
have first written the address which he
made at the Brandenburg banquet and then
submitted it in confidence to a capable adj
wiser. The Zeitung further said that II was
certain that as prince destined
education which could only have made him
a military expert. yet the Emperor William
desired to appear versed in all branches by
an extensive and implicated activity. The
Frdnkfnrter ZettunOs article concluded
with suggestive reference TO Emperor
Nero. describing him as vainglorious and
with mania for greatness. He was, it
said, impulsive and had hallucinations, with
excesses OF geniality. This was a typical
form OF decadent majesty.
THE PROSECUTION CONDEMNED.
The Vosstsche Zetttng severely condemns
the government for the prosecution Of
newspapers on the charge of treason. IL
says that the effect of this will inevitably
be to lower Germany in the eyes Of foreign
ers. Nothing, it declares, is more harmful
to a crown than forced silence OF a nation
The Borsen Courier says that the
emperor introduced the subject of relief for
unemployed persons at the last cabinet
council. and that he afterward had long
interview with Chancellor Won Caprivi in
reference to the subject Of providing en-
ployment for destitute people.
Municipal authorities have rejected So
cialist motion for urgency in the starting OF
public works for the purpose Of alleviating
the distress prevailing here.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-03-04
FIGHT OF THE WHISKY TRUST.

The Combine Will Garry the Matter
to the Highest Court.
Boston, MASS. March S-Charles A.
Prince, counsel for the defendants in the
whisky trust cases, says: 1--WE shall take
our case to the United States supreme
court. The case will be tried here to be
be sure, but we shall accept no adverse de-
cision as final that does not come from the
supreme bench. These gentlemen who have
been indicted are not running the trust.
They have formed company which
has paid for and owns certain property. 1t
does not control the entire output of the
products manufactured. 10 is not mono
poly. 1t has not conspired against COM
petitive interests" Mr.. Prince did no be-
lieve the cases would come up on Monday,
as there had been no time to prepare them.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-03-04
SALVADOR THREATENS WAR.

a Large Force Within an Hours
March OF Guatemala's Frontier.
Cry OF MExIco, March g. 1t Is reported
that the Salvadorians have a large force
within an hours march Of the Guatemalan
frontier. President Barillas to-day sum-
moned the principal military leaders of the
country to council. The proceedings were
secret.
Advices received here from Guatemala
say: 1T is reported that a number OF
persons who place themselves in opposition
to the policy OF President Barillas,
we're taken into the interior and ex-
ecuted In the military barracks. Commercial
circles here have been greatly alarmed by
the fact becoming known that the govern
ment of San Salvador Is making serious
preparations for war. 1t is doubtful il
Honduras will be able to help Guatemala In
the event OF war. as the presidents of that
republic is himself in bad straits.D
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-03-04
FLAMES SWEEP A FACTORY.

Several Hundred Employees Narrowly
Escape Death.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, March S.-Fire this
afternoon destroyed the large 4-story
brick factory Of J. B. Ryer, Sons & Co..
tapestry and curtain manufacturers. at
Frankford avenue and Westmoreland
street. The flames broke out in a
stock room on the first floor
about ~ O'Clock and spread SO
rapidly that the employees. numbering sew
eral hundred. barely escaped with their
lives. A number were severely burned.
One woman, Theresa Ruskin, leaped from
the fourth story, but fortunately fell in
Iswampy ground and may recover. The
loss is estimated at S150,o00. The origin OF
the fire is unknown.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-03-04
RARRISON'S HUNT.

The President Not to Make Another
Trip to Ragged Island.
NORFOLK. VA, March S.-Presi dent Har-
rison did not leave the hotel at Virginia
Beach this afternoon for another days
duck shooting at Ragged Island as
had been arranged. He received a
telegram from Washington this morn
ing which changed his plans, and he
will now leave here for Washington Satur-
day morning by the Atlantic Coast Line.
To-day for the first time since the Presi-
dents stay at the seashore the weather was
delightful.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-03-04
DR.. BAKERS TRIAL.

The Arguments BeRun-A Mistrial
Looked For.
ABINGDON, VA. March 3.-The defense
closed its evidence in the Baker murder
trial to-day with the examination of medi-
cal experts and the argument was
begun. d. F. Bailey opened for
the prosecution and was fol-
lowed by ex-Attorney General Frank
8. Blair for the defense, who spoke until ad-
journment 1t is believed that the case will
be determined this week. A great many
people who think DIR. Baker guilty also
think that the commonwealth has failed to
prove it. and look for a verdict Of acquittal
or q hung Jury.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-03-04
DEATH AFTER D,saoNoR.
The President of San Diego's Defunct
Bank Kills Himself

The President OF San Disgo's Defunct
Bank Kills Himself
SAN DIEGO, CAL, March 3.-J. W. Collins,
president Of the defunct California National
Bank, shot himself this afternoon at Hotel
Brewster. Collins was found lying on the
floor with the blood streaming over him
and a pistol in his hand. The
California National Bank closed
Its doors Nov. IL. It was con-
sidered one Of the strongest institutions
financially in Southern California. A war;
rant was sworn out for Collins arrest on a
charge Of appropriating the banks funds,
and it was also shown that deposits were
being received up to the time OF the closing
OF the doors. 1t is under
stood that Collins was to
nave been taken to Los Angeles
today for trial. Collins was interested in a
number Of enterprises for the development
OF the southern part of the state. aud was
always considered a wealthy man. He
came to San Diego from Cheyenne, Wyo..
where he was interested in a bank which
also recently failed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-03-04
KILLED BY A PRHACHBR.

Intimacy With His Wife the Victim.
BIRMINGHAM. Ala, March 3.-Rev.
John Calvin, a Methodist preacher in
Greene county. this morning shot and killed
William Herdy, deacon in the church,
and fatally wounded David Smith. a
brother-in-law of Herdy. Herdy suspected
Rev. Calvin Of being intimate with his
(Herdy's) wife and attacked him with a
cane, when Rev. Calvin drew pistol and
fred five shots with che above result
Calvin is In lail at EutaW
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-03-04
a WAR MEASURE IN GERMANY.

The Government Wants More Power
over Alsace.
BERLIN, March 3.-The Reichstag to-day
began its discussion on the bill empowering
the government TO proclaim state Of siege
in Alsace-Lorraine in the event Of war or
serious danger. Several speeches were made
declaring that Alsaoe-L Lorraine is in a per-
fectly tranquil condition and Is rejoiced to
be member of the German empire. The
proposed law, 1t was said, would be the
source OF fresh modification to the Alsatiaus
and disturb Franco The government urged
that there were momentous reasons in favor
of the measure II was finally referred to
a committee Of twenty-one members.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-03-04
AN EFFECT OF RECIPROCITY,

A Decrease In the Revenues in the
British West Indies.
LONDON. March SIN the House OF Com
mons to-day Sir John e. Gorst, financial Sec
retary of the treas ury, said that the gov
eminent was aware that the reciprocity
treaty between the United States aud the
British West Indies had led to decrease In
the customs revenue OF the colonies. but, be
added, the government would endeavor to
prevent the arrangement from increasing
the duties on British manufacturer.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-03-04
ROBBERS RAID A BANK.

Every Safe and Bank Blown Open
and Looted.
CoLDwATER, MICH, March 3.--The Cold
water Bank was robbed of $4,000 last
night. The job was bold and complete
piece of work. and was undoubtedly done
by experts. They blew open every safe and
vault, time locks and all, and took every
bit of cash, including bills, silver and PEN
nies, they could find. The robbery has
caused great sensation here. and the hank
was visited by hundreds OF citizens this
morning. The vaults and safe were com-
pletely wrecked. There is no clew to the
robbers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-03-04
a FREIGHT TRAIN WRECKED.
Three Men in the Caboose Seriously
But Not Fatally Injured.

Three Men in the Caboose Seriously
But Not Fatally Injured.
GRIFFIN, GA, March 3.-A defective
wheel under fat car caused bad wreck
on the Chattanooga division OF the Rich
mond and Danville road this afternoon.
Together with the fat box car and the ca
boose were totally wrecked. Railroad men
say they do not see how any Of the occu-
pants of the caboose escaped with their
lives, 80 complete was its destruction.
As It is Conductor Ruff suffered a
sprained ankle and cut on the head, be-
sides being injured In the back.l
Ben Reeves, train hand, received severe
external bruises, several scalp wounds and
internal injuries. His wounds are serious,
though not necessarily fatal.
Joe Cox, another train haud, sustained
several painful scalp cuts, besides being
otherwise bruised.
The loss is considered light. The contents
Of the car, bran, is but slightly damaged.
The wreck is now cleared and all trains are
moving on schedule time.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-03-04
MRS. TAYLoR's AssAILANT.
A Detective on His Trail Near Deni-
son, Tex.


son, Tex.
SEDALIA, Mo-, March 3.-Word has been
received from Detective Taylor of Denison,
Tex, which furnishes the best clew yet dis
covered as to the identity of the negro who
assaulted Mrs. Charles T. Taylor a week
ago. A negro who answers perfectly the
description of Mrs. Taylor's essailant en-
tered a pawnbroker's shop in Denison
yesterday and offered for sale a pair OF dia-
mond earrings, identical with those taken
from Mrs. Taylor. Yesterday morning at
4 O'Clock the same negro assaulted and
robbed two white ladies who had arrived on
an early train. When the latter case was re-
ported TO Detective Taylor and he learned the
of offer to sell the ear rings he at once con-
cluded that the Sedalia and Denison high
wayman we're identical, and Immediately
started in pursuit of the fugitives. Blood
hounds are being used on the trail and
Capt. Kinney feels confident that the negro
will be captured inside of a few hours.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-03-04
AN INSANE TRAVELLER.
He Accuses Brooklyn's Ball Players OF
Hypnotizin9 Him.

@@O GON0GCo DGOOAAyh Dull Elhy0I6 Oh
Hypnotizing Him.
CHARLESTON, s. c., March 3.-The
passengers Of the Clyde steamship Algon-
quin. which arrived at her pier here about
O'clock this morning, had an exciting
time, Among the large crowd of passen-
gers were DR.. 8. F. Forrest and hissbrother,
Martin I. Forrest, both of New York. The
Brooklyn base ball team was also on board.
The FORESTS were bound for Jacksonville.
During the voyage Martin Forrest was
violently seasick and accused the ball
players Of hypnotizing him. On the
arrival Of the vessel at her dock he became
violently insane and created panic
among the passengers. De was finally
overpowered by the purser. aided by Terry,
a pitcher. and Burns. an outfielder, of the
Brooklyn team. and turned over to police
man, who took the man to hotel. He was
placed in charge of medical man and left
here. His brother. DR.. Forrest, went on to
Jacksonville on the Algonquin.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-03-04
TURNER TO VISIT BRUNSWICK.

no Comes TO AcQueint Himself With
the Needs OF the Harbor.
BRUNSWICK, Ga. March 3.-Some weeks
ago Brunswick's city council invited Con-
gressmen Rufus K. Lester and William
Turner to visit this city and acquaint them
selves with the needs of this port In the
matter OF appropriations for harbor i'm
provements. Congressman Turner has ac-
cepted, and will address the people of
Glynn as soon as his duties will permit.
Col. Joseph W. Bennett, one Of Mr..
Turner's warmest friends in this district,
will be at the head OF movement to pre-
pare for welcoming Mr.. Turner.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-03-04
A slugaing Match at Brunswick,

BRUNSWICK, GA. March IA terrific
slugging match, in which Silas Blackshear
knocked out and badly bruised Ben Wash
ington. occurred on the outskirts OF Bruns-
wick to-day. The affair was quietly ar
pals as soon as they returned 10 the city.
Over 100 local sports were on hand betting
freely.