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The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1892-02-27
Cultivate ltice.

The suggestion of Messrs. DAN TALMAGE's
SONS & Co. to cotton growers that rice be
adopted as a crop on lands Withdrawn from
the culture OIL the Staple has attracted wide
spread attention. Enquiries in regard to thu
matter have grown sU numerous that they
have printed IA little pamphlet. giving hiuts rs
To seed. planting, cultIvating, harvesting aud
marketing. Ihe document ID brief, but full
enough for the guidance 0f.any practical plan
ter aud can be obtained free of charge Of either
OF their respective nUuses III New York,
{ harlestun Or New orleans. 1t is said that
rice wal yield over S4J.uO to $500 per acre
cost Of planting S4O w to SIS "; the difference
III outcome Is que to character OF cultivation
II season. This year prices have been Ugh
and results iii many instances tar beyond the
larger amount noted. The fact that the pro-
dactle4 is lar below the requirements OF the
UuIted states would seem to De an additional
reason for at least giving it q tria.. 1t Is near
the time OF preparation for first planting
heuce prompt aclIOJ should BIT takeu III Oruer
To get full benefit OF the season.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1892-02-27
NoIicl

ST.. FhAEcrs DE sAhrsBRAxcH No. al,
@. X. of A, meets on tle first and third
Sundays of every month Members are
requested to attend REGULARLY.
Z. w. CoNDoS, J.E. NAaUrE,
Recording Secretary. President.
The patriotism Of ouItown seeRs 70 be
dying out as no flags gre displayed on
Washington Is Birthday Even our friend
Mr. Bazet, who hardly ever iorgets to
make patriotic displays forgot the dag
We celebrate"
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1892-02-27

Mr.. Alphonse Dupont has purchased a
est of flying horses to be run by steam-
power.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1892-02-27

MIR. E. w. Condor, Clerk of Court, has
moved his Office into the Bazet building
on Church street.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1892-02-27

Quite a number of our people will visit
festivities.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1892-02-27

Paints and oils of all kinds at Louis
Menvilleis drug store.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1892-02-27

Sheriff Daspit will move his oficein the
town hall as soon as work on the court
house begins.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1892-02-27

Don't fail to attend the grand Democra.
tic mass-meeting next Thursday.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1892-02-27

Every young man who is old enough to
vote should have enough patriotism to
register.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1892-02-27

What has become of all our correspOn-
dents We should like to hear from..them
regularly.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1892-02-27
budget Of Expenses for the veakE
Es03. PprIah Of rerrebonme

budget Of Expenses for ahe veHr
Es0S. Parlsh Of rerrebonme.
For Jurors and Witness,
district 90
For sheriff salary, board Of
prisoners, con veyfRg prisoners
to the pehitentiarv and.
insane to tile asyluni,
serving jury notices for dis.
trict court, services To- tho
grand jury, and ATTENDANCE to
district and efteait courts. 2000 OF
For clerk of court, drawing
j1ries, fees for recording bail
bonas fdAs for recording ana
fling ipquests and serving to
grand Observation-Disclosures. 400 90
For oIy per fees. for holding
.inqnes s4ry fees aud burials 500 90
FerA physician.. so 90
Fer fyeasTacr--. $50 ga.
For clerk of police inry-.. 200 OG
DIST. ntty.- con'tsn. fees 800 co.
F"r dist atty. services p. j. 300 90
For perish essessor--.- 1000 %
! For Justice Of the pence 2000 90
For Constables. 20n0 Oh
For parish printer. 450 Oh
F0r pol &c iHrors.-- 400 Oa
For roads aud pridges. 1000 ea
Fol Observation-Disclosures, ApIil
aud Nov. 1892. 1900 90
For Incidental expenses. 80. 1000 90
--
Total - IS a50
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1892-02-27

A party of amateur hunters will leave
early tomorrow morning to spend the
day ON Bayou Black, where they expect to
do som fine shooting. Az a matter of pre-
caution they will provide themselves with
"a fine lunch before leaving.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1892-02-27

Rubber combs, face powders and FIRE
brushes at Louis Menville's drug store.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1892-02-27

Try Golden Bar Mcuth-wash and Denti-
fric sold by DR., LOvejoy.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1892-02-27

Mr.. H. w. Barton's saw mill on Grand
Gallon .has~again started saving.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1892-02-27
AMENDMENT NO.. /.

"PrOposing an amendment TO the Con-
stitutiOn providiDgf for the funding OF
the bonded debt Of the city OF New
Orleans, other than Premium Bonds,
into four pei cent bonds; providing
IL special tax of use per cent to pay
the bonded debt OF the city, and
oxcmpting the said four per cent,
bonds from taxation, and further
authorizing the said city Il assume
and pay such unpaid claims of the
Board of School Directors of said
city aud parish which it may find {.
be equItably due 10y said BOARD"
SECTION /. Be it fesOlred by the Sen
ate and House OF Representatives of the
State Of Louisiana, tao Mirds 4f all
the members elected to each house cons
curing, That the following amendment
tn the COnStitL ton Of the state be
submitted 10 the electors of the State
at the next election for Representatives
TOR the General Assembly in the year
1892, for the purpose Of retiring the
now existing valid Outst8ndIng bonds
of the city of New Orleans, including
the bond certificates ar bonds issus d
n1lnder the act of the Legislature. No.
So OF 1882 and tn retire Judgments nov
or hereafter rendered against the CITY
on floating debt claims prior TO 1879,
entitled TO he funded under act No,
81 of 1884, the said city OfNew Orleans
is hereby authorized and directed, OF
and after the adoption Of this amIend,
ment, to issue through tue Board q
Liquidation of the City Debt, hOnds Il
be known as the COnstitutlonal Bond
of the City Of New Oreans, notexceed
ing ten millions of dollars, at fit.
yesrE. bearing fnur per cent per annuH
interest, to bear date and be III til
form prescribed by the Legislature
The said bonds shall be applied by til
said board to the retirement OF sai
outstanding bonds aud Judgments, Il
the sale OF said Constitutional Bond,
and application of the proceeds Ot sal
by the Board of Liquidation, 10 pay Z
purchase said outstanding bonds an
I judgments, or by exchanging the sal
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1892-02-27
SATURDAY, FEB. q. 1891.

Attend the meeting next Thursday.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1892-02-27

Get your bill-heads, note-heads and en-
velopes printed at the COURIER office.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1892-02-27

McEnery is q sure winner and don't
yOu forget it!
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1892-02-27

Orange, peach and plum trees are in
bloom, and unless there is a setback fruits
will be plentiful this year.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1892-02-27
The HoWna Courier.

Tho COURIER makes no charges for the pnb-
licatiou;of marriage and death notices simplt,
but obituary notices will be charged as adj
refreshments.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1892-02-27

HEBERT-EAQR ndas,
Feb. ". 1sss, - saRs
yChuTch, n Hcgns,
4sh@B@ NAH 80
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1892-02-27
For. sole

.Is39.I7iOO acres Of Swamp lands on
Grand CMllou-ApplJ to
A, B0URG,
Houma, La.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1892-02-27

Try Golden Bar Mouth wash and Denti-
friec sold by DR.. L~ovejoy.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1892-02-27

The vulgar habit of whistling at theatri-
cal performances should be stopped.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1892-02-27

Mr., Divide F. Bazet is now clerking at
Rebecca store, Bayou Black.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1892-02-27

A popular and jovial uptown clerk re-
ceiVed nine valentines in one day.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1892-02-27

FOR RENT-The Price residence on
Verret street. Apply to Miss E. Bfahnt,
Houma, La.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1892-02-27

Go to Menville's drug store for pure
drugs,
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1892-02-27

Democratic Mass-Meeting in Houma, on
Thursday, March 3, 1892.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1892-02-27

Pay your taxes and licensed and avoid
all costs.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1892-02-27

Now is the time t. get your fishing
tackle in order.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1892-02-27

Tax Collectnr's Sale on Saturday, March
9Th, 1892, see Advertisement.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1892-02-27

Our farmers should plant more rice. 1t
pays.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1892-02-27

All true Democrats of this parish should
attend the meeting Oh next Thursday.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1892-02-27

WheelriGht& BLACKSMITH
Does a. kinds OF Wood aHa4ron work Il.
SO repairs Guns, sewing Aaehi1es end Eoafas
All work Guaranteeds
aa4yi. khop-2 miles ksiew HoHnfd.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1892-02-27

Stationery of all kinds at Menville's
drug store.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1892-02-27

Use Sure Pain Cure for Pans.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1892-02-27

The fences around the public school in
HOuma are badly in need of repairs.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1892-02-27

School books a4d school bags at Men
Tille's drug store.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1892-02-27

Fine toilet soaps at Monvillo's drug store.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1892-02-27
Good service. PrOmpl ssesurns
Columbia Rice Mill,
NEW YORK.

The Undersigned beg TO call the
tention of planters and factors to
above mill, which is among the lars
jim the United States. tits thorone
equipped with the latest -
Imaclinery for the milliReG wei
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1892-02-27

1000 Salon Cistern SIS, 1900 Gallon $40. A.
Riggs Il Bros go Pcrdido st New Orleans.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1892-02-27

He who is feeling miserable, suffering with
Dysyept STA and indigestion and Otien times
with dizziness, would do well to take Z. P.P.
at once. p. 7. Z. Tricky Ash Poke Root anu
Potassium viii cure You aud arrest the disease
in its mel pIcncy,
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1892-02-27

&As Anl NctSSNdN SO
: ue~ Gu tFiat Tor H SIC IS t9i= c
5cL killing Charles e GOODWIN wdtnot
aced for saosteg % defend himsaif wiat.
When Idea woR yesterday Webster
81, 900 on his victory. Hemaaa
another haul of IS, og8 op Forss EiaS
It has been M open secret 10 soma
siata that Webster. although eonaaed in
ae I0ups prison for mouths, mas becn
WEARING lasga sums Of money re
: as ] host OF friends IN he racing
aud When they have q good
Lhiag 70 cut i0oss Weaater's alOney is
N " bet ahsrepY Rigipg him
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1892-02-27

Proposed Amendments to the Con.
%stitutlOn 0 fthe State of LOui.
siana, Adopted by the
General Assembly ii
1890.
STATE on IOt1TsIANA

81 n VI LOOLOl AN a. &
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
In pursuance of the provisions of the
Constitution, publication is hereby
made and given TO the qualified cleo
tors of The State Of Louisiana of the
proposed amendments tn the COustitu-
ton OF this State, which have been
%cOnCurTed in by %twO-thirds of all tle
members elected to each house of the
General Assembly of this State, at the
regular session thereof, held at the
City of Baton Rouge in the year 1890,
and which are required to- he Published
for the information of the qualified
electors of this State for three months
preceding the next election for Repre-
sentatives, aud which pP0posedamend-
ments more fully appear in JointResO
luti0ns Nos. ITO and l54, which are
hereinafter officially published for the
information OF the qualified electors. of
this State, and which will be submitted
to them fOr'their approval or rejection,
at the next general election which will
be held on Tuesday the 18th day Of
April, 1892, tit being the Tuesday next
following the third Monday of said
month"; in such manner and form that
the qualified electors may vote for or
against each amendment separately ;
and if IL majority of the qualified cleo
tors, voting at said election, shall APP
prove and ratlfy all or either of said
proposed amendments, then such pro-
posed amendment is, or either of them,
SO approved and ratified, shall become
Il part of the Constitution of this
State.
JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 10
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1892-02-27

A certain married man Of our town
who attended a ball given on Little Gail
lou last Thursday night was taken u by
White Caps and severely beaten for max
ing love to "a Young lady with matrimonial
intentions. 1t served him right.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1892-02-27

Messrs. Kelly Bros, contractors of the.
new courthouse, started demonstrating the
old buildin & Fast Thursday.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1892-02-27

AND DOMESTIC BEBHAN

Recel0es Deposits 8Ugeot to elght DH4K
Does a General Banking and Collection p
PATRONAGE @OI.9CTIF1D.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1892-02-27

Let the true Demoerats Of TerrebOnne
show their colors next Thursday " at
tending the Democrats neetiug.
Gofo4ouis Menvillels drug store for
Fresh Garden Sees.
More business and less politics would be
more beneficial to the agricultural and
other interests OF thelarish ofTerrebonne.
PRIVATE BOARDING HOUsE-At the
corner of Rousssl and curt streets, kept
by 8OMER BABIE.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1892-02-27

Gov. Nichols has appointed Mr.. @ A.
Celestin returning Oficer for this parish,
vice J. e. Naquin, removed.
Why Mi. Naquin should have been 70
moved as a question that paasIea ne, be-
cause Mr.. Naquin was OppOse4l 70 the hot
terry amendment, and has taken "a sctive
part in the movement in favor of the
election of Mr.. Foster.
However, be h IS it may, NC cOng4atu-
late our friend, Mr.. G. Celestin, on his
appointment.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1892-02-27

Use Sure Pain Cure for Pains.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1892-02-27

The symptoms Of La Grippe are Head
ache; pain in the back i; can't taste any
thing ; can't smell anything can't est
anything-don't want to anyway a tired
feeling 4; don't want to speak to anyone
and don't want to hear any one speak /;
high fever chills; craven for ardent
spirits, etc.-"Bulletin of Pharmacy"
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1892-02-27

Houma, La, Feb 2Oth, 1922.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1892-02-27

The bali given last Thursday night by
the Independent. Social Club was g grand
success in every respect, aAd the members
of this sterling organization should feel
proud of the event.
Refreshments of all kinds were plenti-
full and served lavishly.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1892-02-27

proposing to submit to the electors of
this state an amendment to article
two hundred twenty nine (229l Of
the Constitution of 1879, relative TO
Public Educarinn."
SECTION l. Be it reSoIred by the
General assembly Of the State of Eouisi>
ana. t,co thirds Of the members elected to
eGch house %concHrring therein, Thar
article two hundred. aud twenty mine
of the Constitution Of eighteen hundred
md seVentN-ninn. be nmended nnd.ass
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-08-21
BULLETS FLY AT BUFFALO
The Seventy-First New York
Ordered to Fire on the
Rioters
Coal Greek Miners Attack the
Militia--Two Strikers Shot
BY Soldiers
Hall Defeats Pritchard, the En-
glish Champion, and Wins
1000 Pounds

BUFFALO, Aug. 20.-POwder burned
and bullets fell thick and fast at camp
7, East Buffalo, last night. The first
order to fire was given near midnight
when the Seventy-first regular guar |
was called out to repel some men who
were stoning train of nOn-union men.
The soldiers came and the stoning was
continued, the gang was ON the Erie
trestle and then the order to fire was
given. A volley was turned loose on
them and they scattered; another vol
ley was fired and the men broke and
ran under cover of darkness. They were
pursued but escaped.
The chief of police last night in
structed his officers to arrest all strik-
ers. Over 300, some strikers, some
idlers and some tramps, attracted to the
town by the strike, were soon arrested
and will be charged with vagrancy.
They will be taken care of until the af-
fair is settled.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-08-21
EAST SOUND PERSONALS

Misses Flora and Lillia Sutherland
left yesterday for New Whatcom to at.
tend the Teachers institute which be-
gins there Monday. Miss Lillia is a
teacher in the New Whatcom schools
and Miss Flora tea hes at Geneva.
Mr.. G. w. Howard, of Falrhaven
who has been spending several days
here, returned home yesterday.
Mr.. o. H. Culver, of the Fairhaven
HERALD, and his mother, Mrs. G.. n
Culver, came over on the Dispatch yes
terday and left this morning.
Among the New Whatcom people al
Sutherland's hotel yesterd y and this
morning were Mr.. Rawson, of the Law
firm of Tairchild & Rawson, and his
mother; Mr.. Campbell, Mrs. Stenger
and Miss Nellie Abbott. They all Ief
on the Dispatch today, as did also Mr.
Harry Woodin, J. w. Hays, j. M
Achison and Walter Gillette, who have
been camping for several days at Olga
Capt. Gregg, formerly in the linn,
business here, his kiln being near Mr.
Wright's place, left yesterday for hi
home at San Diego, Cal.
Mr.. Morris McCarty and family, o
New Whatcom, who have been camp
ing here for about week, left for hom,
on the Evangel last evening.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-08-21
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

The Ladies' Benevolent society will
meet at Guild hail tomorrow at 2:3O
p. m.
9; w. Howard and Mr.. and Mrs.
| Wylile returned on the Evangel Friday
evening from Orcas island.
r. b. Kittles, Of the Thomson-H -Hous.
ton Company, came in on the train yes
terday and Is registered at the Fair
haven.
Miss Lillia and Miss Flora Sutherland
arrived on the Evangel Friday evening
to attend the teachers institute on
Monday.
l.. w. David, of Blaine who is In
town as a delegate to the county con-
ventlon, promises to be here on the 25th
with his yacht Pilgrim to take part in
the regatta.
Miss Zena Freygang, who has been
spending a short vacation visiting her
uncle and friends in this city, returns to
her home in Seattle this morning by
the Premier to resume her profession as
music teacher.
j. M. Achison, Harry WOodin, Walter
Gillette and j. w. Hayes returned Fri
day evening from a campingexpedition
at Olga. They made the ascent of Mt.
Constitution and report seeing deer,
but did not shoot it, having in view the
fact that this is the close season for all
game of that class.
w. j. Huges Is circulating a petition
asking for support as candidate for
the position of superintendent of
schools, If the directors decide to accept
MIR. Albright's resignation at the special
meeting next Tuesday. He reports
that he already has secured a large
number of signers.
George ID. Bryan is being talked of
for district clerk of school district No.
1.-THE Fairhayen district. He is COM
petent and of firm character. Poor
health has kept him from labor for
some time, but now having regained it
so as to be able to attend to the duties
OF clerk his friends are pushing his
claim.
The facilities for the shipping of stone
from Chuckanut quarry are to be in
creased by the addition of wharf los
feet long. A crib was sunk yesterday
In twenty feet of water, at low tide,
and new wharf isnow building which
will give total frontage on the bay of
400 feet, at which any vessel can lie at
low water.
The HERALD has been asked to re-
mind all old soldiers and their friends
that there was passed at the last q. A.
X. meeting IA resolution in the nature
OF an invitation, TO repair in a body to
the soldiers reunion, to be held at New
Whatcom on Che oath and 18th inst.
Ten O'Clock IA. m. is the hour aud G.. A.
X. hall the place to convene and form
for the trip from this city,
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-08-21
ee Baum's advertisement.
NEW wHATooM NOTES

A Mikado rehearsal was held in
Lighthouse hall last evening.
County Auditor Collier left Yesterday
for the Harrison Hot Springs. He will
return Monday.
The tug Biz cOaled at the Blue Can
yon bunkers yesterday before depart
ing for Vancouver.
TO the train from Sumas yesterday
was attached special coach of North
ern Pacific officials, including General
Manager Dickinson.
+. +. Handschy, of the county treas
urer's Office, has gone on vacation and
will be at the Harrison Hot Springs for
the next three weeks.
Judge Turner and wife, of Spokane,
are registered at the Bellingham. They
are on pleasure trip along the coast
and looking over the attractions about
the shores of Bellingham Bay.
The First M. +. church has chartered
the steamer City Of Seattle for trip to
Cape FlatteTy on Wednesday next.
Tuis is the first excursion ever started
from the Bay TO the open ocean, and
will prove very entertaining.
Morris McCarty and family and Miss
McDaniels came i'm Friday evening
from Orcas island. Mr.. McCarty suf-
fered from another of his frequent faint
ing fits while on the island, and is not
as yet fully able to attend to business.
DR.. Manly, of Spokane, who was the
first representative from this county to
the territorial legislature in 1885, is in
town. He will 90 to Chicago to attend
course of medical lectures, and on his
return, in the spring, will probably set
tie on this side of the mountains.
The county commissioners made
several important changes in the as
sessment roll yesterday, it being the
last day for hearing appeals. The
auditor will now make up the abstract
which goes to the state board of equal
ization for general revision.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-08-21
Run over on Harris Street

Charlie, the eight year old son of
Mrs. ]. C. Hanson, was seriously in.
jured yesterday noon by by an empty
truck of the Bay View brewery, which
passed over his body. Several small
boys were riding on the truck when
Charlie fell under the wheels, at point
near the railroad crossing on Harris
street. He was conveyed to his home
on Eleventh street and DIR. Compton
called, who found no bones broken, and
unless some internal injury is discov
cred no serious results will follow. The
boy was resting comfortably last even
ing, and hopes are entertained that he
will be able to be out within few
days.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-08-21
Two Young Women Drowned

New BRUNSWICK, n. j., Aug. 90
A sad accident occurred here last
night by which two young women lost
their lives and third had narrow
escape from drowning. The girls, Liz
ze Burgundy, aged IS; Sadie White,
aged Is, and Kate Connors, aged IL, all
employed in johnson d JOhnson's fac
tory, left there shortly after 6 o'clock
and walking along the wharf got into a
boat that was moored close by and pro-
ceeded to enjoy themselves rocking the
boat. Suddenly it capsized, throwing
Lizzie Burgundy and Sadie White into
the water. Kittie Connors jumped to
the shore and ran, shouting for help.
The two girls were drowned before aid
could reach them,
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-08-21
A Noted Criminal Arrested

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Aug. 2O-Big Ed Rice,
noted criminal, was arrested at the
Grand Pacific Hotel yesterday. He
was preparing to rob one of the big
banks. In 1873 he was implicated in a
bank robbery at Halifax, n. S., with
Horace Ronon and another man. Rice
alone escaped arrest, but later sent back
the $4,000 stolen and his partners were
discharged. Rice has been connected
with numerous other robberies, his last
having been in 1887, when he was inn
plicated in 5000 robbery of the Ca
madam Express Company's Office in
Toronto. He was arrested but his two
companions escaped. On trial he was
convicted and given four years in the
Kingston prison.