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Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-27
A GRUESOME TRAGEDY,
Horrible Triple Murder and
Suicide.
A Husbands Awful Crime at
Worcester, Mass.
He Murders His Wife,, Child and
MOther-in Law.
Then Takes His Own Life-A Rich Old
HoOsier Arrested for Bigazny-A
Kansas BIizzard-Other
Eastern News.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
WORCESTER, Mass, Dec. 26.-A horri-
BILE triple murder and suicide was dis
covered today in the upper fat of ten
ement building at 81 Tainter street.
Henry G. Varnum and his little adopt
ed daughter, Florence, were found
dead his wife was nearly dead when
discovered and died on the way to the
hospital; and Mrs. Wright, mother of
Mrs. Varnum, now lies at the hospital
in critical condition, unable as yet to
talk or indicate in any way the story Of
the awful event.
Henry G. Varnum came to this ctr
from Haron, VT, in September, and
went to work in the shop of L. L. Pol
lard. The family lived quietly, and to
all appearances happily. Mrs. Varnum
was regular attendent at the Hope
Congregational chuxch, where che sang
in the choir, her husband and lit
tie daughter often accompanying her.
Mrs. Varnum was not present at
services Sunday, and the pastor, Rev.
E. w. Phillips, remarked her absence
and expressed some surprise, saying
Mrs. Varnum was not the sort OF a
woman to stay at home because it was
cold.
Mr.. Phillips today went to the Var
mum house and rang the bell, but re-
ceiving no answer called up the occu-
pant of tho middle dwelling, who said
she had not heard anything from the
Varnums. Mr.. Phillips went up stairs
Immediately and passed through the
perlor, into the back parlor and then
into the kitchen. He then pushed open
the door of bedroom leading off from
the kitchen, and terrible sight met his
eyes. Lying on the bed, covered with
blood, were Mr.. Varnum and his wife.
The man was quite dead, but the woman
was breathing heavily. In cot in
corner OF the room lay the child, turned
over on her face, also dead. PHILIPPE
waited to see no more, but rushed down
stairs and telephoned for the police.
When the police arrived the
mother OF Mrs. Varnum, Mrs. Wright,
was discovered in an adjoining
room. She was conscious but not able
10 speak, though abe understood ahat
was said to her. The bodies of the man
and child were removed to the under
takers and the women carried to the
hospital. Mrs, Wright is still unable to
speak, but may live. She is about so
years of age.
The weapon with which the awful
deed was committed was an iron strap
about 15 inches long beaded by cylin-
drical knob. The instrument weighed
fully four pounds. Varnum himself
was killed by stab from knife identi-
fed as his own. He was cut in the re-
gion of the heart. There were no other
marks upon his body. There was no
sign of violence about the house or out
side the bedrooms.
Mrs. F. 4. Hall, who lives in tene-
ment house below, says she heard
slight sounds from the child about
o'clock Sunday morning. The noises
ceased Immediately and she thought
nothing of them.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-27
snowsltdes i'm Idnho.

BOISE, Idaho, Dec. Pa Haley spe-
cial to the Statesman says: A snowslide
on Saturday swept away the engine
house of the Narrow Gauge mine, at
Deer Greek, and wrecked the concen-
traitor mill 500 yards below. Henry
Bloss, who was in the engine house, was
instantly killed. A teamster named
Mcconnell was caught and his team
killed, but he was dug out alive. The
storm in the mountains is very heavy,
and slides are frequent.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-27
BORDER sKIRMIsHEs.
United States Troops Route Band O
Mexican Bandits.

united states troops Route Band OF
Mexican Bandits.
LAREDO, Texas, Dec. 26.-Consider-
able excitement was created here by the
receipt of telegram from New Laredo,
over the Mexican line, announcing that
Lieutenant West and his company of
United States troops came upon band
of bandits encamped near Alazan
creek and killed one and wounded an
other. Further particulars are to the
effect that the troops came upon the
camp first at nightfall, Christmas
evening. The bandits were ordered to
surrender, but fed instead, delivering
a scattering volley as they ran for their
horses. So far as is known none of the
troops were killed. The soldiers re-
turned the fire with the above result.
1t is not known how badly the bandits
were wounded. The United States
troops captured large amount of arms
and ammunition and few horses. After
the fight, owing to the darkness, the
trail could not be followed, and in the
morning it was found that the bandits
had scattered in all directions.
A letter has been received from San
Ignacio stating that on several occasions
Mexican soldiers had crossed to that
point, armed to the teeth, and com
| PEELED several of their brother soldiers
survivors of the San Ignacio fight, to re-
turn to Mexican soil with them, threat
ening them with instant death if they
did not return to Mexico. These sol
diers who were in San Ignacio were
afraid to return to Mexico for fear of be
ing shot aa deserteIs. This action of th'
Mexican troops is entirely unwsrranted
and is breach of international Law
which may lead to serious internationa
i complications in the future.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-27
A Daring Safe Robbery.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 26.-It has just
developed that a daring robbery of q
safe in the saloon kept by @. j. Miles
at Kearney and California streets, oc-
CURED early Sunday morning. The
police are searching for George Dixon,
who was porter in the saloon. There
was $40 in the drawer in the safe, which
was in the card room attached to the
saloon. 1t is believed Dixon had made
himself acquainted with the combina.
tion and opened the safe while large
number of people were in the saloon.
The drawer and money were both taken,
and the man walked out of the saloon
with the package under his arm. He
has not been seen since.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-27
BLAINE,s CONDITION.
The Distinguished Patient Still on the
Mend.


Mend.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-Blaipe con-
tinues to get along quite as well as ex-
pected. He passed fairly good night
and this morning was as well as yester-
day, though the Christmas festivities
resulted yesterday in little more exer-
else than was good for him. The family
are in much better spirits now that
Blaine has passed whole week without
q relapse,
"Mr. Blaine is getting along nicely"
was DR.. Johnston's reply to a question
as to Mr.. Blaiue's health this evening.
The physician had just emerged
from the house, where he had
remained with the distinguished patient
just 80 minutes, and so well satisfied
was he with the improvement shown
that he remarked that he did not ex.
pecu to return to the house again to-
night.
The Blaine residence at II O'Clock was
closed for the night, and the family
retired
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-27

the Golden Gate. Three cimes the
captain tried to put back, bat
was prevented by the heavy sea. The
hurricane flooded the upper and lower
decks, carrying away the ship'e new
jibsaii and one OF the topmasts. During
the gale the ships boatswain and lady
passenger were severely injured.
PORTLAND, Ore, Dec. 26.-Captain
Pohlmsn OF the steamer Oregon, which
arrived today from San Francisco, re-
ports rough voyage. Other vessels
arriving report similar experience.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-27
PRICE FIVE CENTS.

that Mr.. Corser will be able to meet his
obligations nearly in full. His estate
will show q fair valuation, for he has
real estate assets amounting to nearly
$1,O00,00 His assets will amount to
about $4,000 in excess ofliabilities. The
amount received by unsecured creditors
will largely depend upon the manage
ment and successful handling of the
estate. 1t is to the wheat pits Of Mime
apolis and Chicago that the failure
must be credited. The story is that his
losses in wheat aggregate $3.50, 300.
When Corser was asked about the mat
ter he did not deny that he had lost
money in wheat speculations,
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-27
CARNIVAL OF CRIME.

Portland, Ore., Overrun with Burglars
and Thieves.
PORTLAND, Ore, Dec. 26.-This city is
just now overrun with burglars and
thieves. For the past week not night
has passed without house being bur-
glarized and men held up on the street.
Last night two saloons, a lodging house
and residence were burglarized and
two men held up on the street and re-
lieved of their valuables. The police
are using every effort to apprehend the
gang, but 80 far they have eluded arrest.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-27
Hungarian Funds Embe.zled. i.

BUDA-P PEsTH, Dec. 26.-The fact has
just been made public that during the
Trefort ministry 100000 1orins
were embezzled in the department
of education and public instruction.
Count Czaky, incumbent of the minis
try in question, both in Zzapary cabinet
and in the present Wekerle cabinet, has
known of the embezzlement for some
time, but has made no mention of it..
No information is ascertainable as to
the mode OF fraud or the identity of the
dishonest official.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-27
sPECULATED IN WHEAT.
A Veteran Business Man of Mime apoEs
Financially Embarrassed.


Financially Embarrassed.
MINNEApoLIs, Minn., Dec. 26.-The
business world was startled today by
the announcement that E. S. Corser, a
veteran insurance and real estate agent.
had become involved to such an extent
that he must necessarily make an as
signment. E. S. Corser is not the only
one involved, but the firm OF E. S. Cor.
ser & Co. will also make an assign
ment. This firm consists OF Les
ter B. Elwood, Walter E. Badger
and Justin L. Belknap, all well-known
business men. 1t is very difficult to
arrive at the true state OF affairs until
the matter is placed in the hands of a
receiver and the liabilities and assets
have been carefully figured up. 1t If
thought that the present prospects arr
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-27
LEAsURE ACQUITTED.
Union Miners ExcuIpated of Crime
C9ur d. A lene.

Union Miners ExcuIpated of Crime at
C9ur d d'Alene.
RATHDRuM, Idaho, Dec. 26.-D. W.
Lsasure, who has been on trial for the
murder of Ivory Beane and for conspir-
acy in the Coeur d'Alene mining riots
last July, has been acquitted by the jury
in the superior court. The result of the
trial is very important, as it virtually
decides that there was no conspiracy in
CGur d'Alsne, and that the acts-of the
union miners were defensive and not re-
bellious. Leasure was jointly indicted
with 42 others upon four charges. as fol-
lows: Conspiracy, the murder OF Ivory
Beane, the blowing up of the Frisco mill
and violating the injunction of the
United States district court. 1t is be-
lieved the other cases will never come to
trial
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-27
A Terrible Accident.

CHICAGO, Dec. 26.-Tonight Mrs. s. B.
Michel entered cable car without no.
ticing that her foot had become
entangled in coil of telegraph
wire. When the car started and the
wire was made taut Mrs. Mitchell was
dragged from her seat through the door
and against the rear platform of the car.
Before she could be liberated her leg
was so cut by the wire that amputation
may be necessary.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-27
A Cure Tor Rpilensr.

New YORK, Dec. 26.- Dr. Paul Gibier,
weli-known bacteriolosiat, claims to
have discovered remedy for the treat
ment OF epilepsy, with which be SAYS he
has perfected several cures. Inocula-
tion is the method adopted, and the
material used is prepared from the vital
organs OF sheep after it has undergone
certain treatment in the laboratory of
the Pasteur institute, of which DIR.
Glbler ls o director. Injections are
made daily in each side of the patient,
Just above the hip hone.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-27
A Big Christmas GIFT.

CLEVELAND, o., Dec 26.-John l..
Woods, wealthy retired lumber dealer,
gave $l25, ,00Otoday to the medical col
.ege OF the Western Reserve university,
as Christmas present. The university
has received during the past two years
gifts aggregating 100000.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-27
Murder in q Railroad Camp.

CHEHALIs, WASH, Dec. 26.-In row
at railroad camp above Peel, last
night, William Kelly, foreman, was
shot and killed, and Dennis Col
lins, laborer, seriously wounded
by Andrew Gordon, who surrendered
himself to the authorities. A mob of 25
railroad men entered the town to lynch
Gordon, but were driven back by the
officers and citizens without bloodshed.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-27
Santa Claus Badly Burned.

LODI, CAL, Dec. 26.-Saturday even
ing CHARLES Willis, who was acting
Santa Claus at the ranch of Luther
Hunting near here, while taking pres
ents from tree the cotton on his clothes
caught fire, burning Willis badly.
Hunting was also badly burned while
extinguishing the flames.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-27
A s.abbsr Brought to Book.

LODI, CAL, Dec. 26.-Petro Novo, alias-
Long Joe, who stabbed Louis Garibaldi
here last week and then escaped, was
captured at lone yesterday. He ap-
peared before a justice OF the peace to-
day and will have his preliminary ex.
animation tomorrow.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-27
James Phelan,s Fnneral.

sAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 26.-- The funeral
Of James Phelan occurred today. Ser
vices were held at st. Ignacius' church
and were attended by large number of
people. The remains were placed tenn
porarily in vault at Mt. Cavalry ceme-
tery.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-27
A would-Be Shooter Shot.

OMAHA, Neb., Dec. 26.-At Filly, Gage
county, s. F. Chichester entered the
sitting room OF q boarding house, and,
drawing a revolver, remarked with an
oath that he would fix George Townsend.
The revolver missed fre, and before
Chichester could cock itagain Townsend
shot him three times in the head.
Death was instantaneous The iury
decided that Townsend shot in self
defense.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-27
ROuGH SAILING.

Steamers Along the Coast Report Bad
Weather at Sea.
TACOMA, WASH, Dec. 26.-The steamer
Umatilla arrived in Port Townsend this
evening from San Francisco. Captain
Hunter reports the roughest trip the
vessel ever had. A Southwestern was en-
countered as soon as the vessel passed
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-27
Loring PickerinC sinkipg.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 27.-At 2 O'Clock
this morning Loring Pickering, propri-
etor of the Call, was sinking rapidly and
was not expected to live more than
few hours.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-27

Halls Hair Renewer contains the natural
food and color M after for the hair. AID medici
nal herbs for the scalp, curing gray ness, bald
ness, dandruff, ard scslp fores.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-27
The ohio Fro zen over.

BELLAlRE, o., Dec. 26.-The Ohio
river here is frozen over for the first
time since 1885.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-27

For Bronchi Asthmatic and Pulmon
ary Complaints "Br0NN's Bronchial Troohes''
have remarkable curative properties Sold only
in bores.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-27
The Champion wing Shot

HARRISBURG, Pa. Dec. 26.-The Full
lord Elliott s shoot sh i teday resulted IN os g
to S5. This gives Fulford four of the
five matches in the series ended today.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-27

Successful men eecure fine tailoring
with pleasing fit from H. A. Getz, IL
West Third street.
The record-union., 1892-05-11
To-DAY,s RACES.
-Four Splendid Running Events for This
Afternoon.

-Four Splendid Running Events for This
Afternoon.
There are four fine running races on
the programme for to-day, and those
who attend viii surely witness some fine
sport.
The first viii be a sweepstake, for two
year-olds; So entrance; SIS forfeit; 500
added; second colt TO save entrances; five
eighths OF a mile. Pools sold last night at
the Golden Eagle Hotel as follows:
Dona Lila, lis pounds, So; Dick O'Mal-
ley, los ii; Steadfast, 100, 50; Grandee,
III, S25.
The second race will be a sweepstake.
for three-year-olds; $50 entrance; S25 for
felt; $500 added, of which $50 to second;
one mile. Pools sold last night as fol-
Royal Flush, I23, $40; Lottie Mills 100
SO; MeGinty, 1l2, 81; Blondinette, lO7.
The third race Will be the Hale Bros. q
90. handicap. a sweepstake for all ages of
S. each. with $3.50 added: one and one
Il sixteenth miles. The pools stand:
CAPTAIN AL, lI6, Sl0; Acclaim. IIs. S25:
t,arnie T.. los, .S5; Sheridan, II3 $40.
,.,.olver. lis. S12 30; Braw Scott. 100. 81
TIE fourth race VIII be the Golden
,eaole Hotel handicap; sweepstake Tor
~ zoos of S25 each; $50 added; three
,,,i.Tters of a mile. Pools sold at these
figures:
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THE new CHARTER.
1t viii Save the City $4,000 a Year
on Salaries.
And at Least So, 900 on Elections-So
Says Clinton L. White-Inter-
esting Figures.

EDS. RECORD-UNIoN: I learn that to-
day there were five citizens going among
business men making the statement that
the new City Charter ought to be de-
teated, for the reason that, as they stated,
the officers provided for by it would cost
the city $4,000 per year more than is paid
under the present charter.
If such were the fact, it would consti-
tute good reason for adhering to our
present very inefficient form of city
government. The statement is made,
however, under gross misapprehension
Of the facts. The New Charter provides
for as much help as is fairly required for
conducting the city goyernment-every
department of it-and provides literally,
too; yet the total of the salaries provided
for, instead of being $4,000 more, is in
fact nearly $1,000 less than we are now
paying.
The following comparative table will
plainly show this, as it gives list of the
officers and the respective sums paid to
them. The statements OF sums paid under
the present charter to the Collector and
the Superintendent ofCemeteries is based
on an estimate of fees received, but is not
far from correct:
The record-union., 1892-05-11
The ssNews', Trouble.

The Neaos last evening published long
statement, setting forth the reasons for
the discharge of Reporter Marshall,
which is being investigated by the Arbi-
tration Committee of the Federated
Trades. Marshall claims to have been
discharged because of his union princi-
pies, while Mr.. Drury, the proprietor OF
the NelcS, says he discharged him because
he was disloyal TO the paper, refused to
perform his duties as directed, was in
temperate and was really working in the
interest Of the business rival of the Ncsps.
Mr.. Drury also says that he immediately
employed another union man in Mar
shalPs place.
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HE DIDN'T CARE WHICH.
Andrew VacheII Wanted Either Marie
or His Money.
A Rattle-Brained Youth Who Would
Marry His Landlady if She Gave
Him Chance.

Andrew Vachell arraigned for disturb
ing the peace Of Marie Silva, came before
Judge Cravens yesterday. The COM
plant was read to Andre, whose powers
OF comprehension were evidently too
confused to understand it.
Marie then took the stand, and told a
long story about Vachell wanting to
marry her. ''He comes by my house on
Monday, and wants to marry me, but
sald he got no money. Afterward he
gives me 81, and said he has friends. |
told him l not marry for three weeks. |
don't know the mans. 1 says 1 see he is
half tool-he is more as half fool
Half fool and half full, do you say ?,'
asked Attorney Hart.
80, yes; heis half fool-no, he is all fool.
and he comes to my house and wants to
run my houser' Marie became excited
arose and addressed City Attorney Hart.
w nat Go you think, lawyer, for that ?
he takes such liberties as to come to my
house and not wait for my daughters to
get up and dress themselves in the morn
ings! He was paid s. for me when /
charges 70 cents for meals, and 1 am not
married to him, but tell him he shall 90
away, and he talks loud and was drunk -
mere Marie produced TWO or three dol
lars and paid it to the Judge, claiming it
was all there was in her hands belonging
to Andrew, after deducting 70 cents for
meals. She further explained how she
called two men who removed An
drew from her house.
When dismissed from the stand Marie
said: We'll, goodmorning-ma this be
the last time | am here -
Vachell testified and mixed M his
words worse than the object of his affec-
tions did. He evidently tried to explain
that he either wanted his money back. or
wanted to marry Marie. ''I said, Won
give me my money, [ don't bother Won
any more y" he exclaimed, and then
wandered off into a miXed-up and half
idiOtic statement out of which no one
could make anything.
voice said, "Why don't YOU apnlv to
marriage bureau?" This caused a
commotion in court, which had to be
quieted by the Bailiff.
Judge Cravens' patience was ex-
hausted, and he addressed VachelI. tell
ing him he would have to let him 90.
"4ou are mon coDlpoS mentiS, evidently -
said the court.
AS Andrew did not understand, the
court used palmer language 81 say /
don't think you have sense enough to
know what you were doing. You don't
know enough to come in when it rains -
Andrew was evidently satisfied with
this adjustment of the case, as he got his
So and was allowed to go forth seeking
further adventure.
The record-union., 1892-05-11
Excursion to Woodland.

The Red Men of this city are noted for
their well-managed and delightful pic
MICS and excursions. They will have
their annual outing tomorrow Thurs
day, when they will go by special train to
Woodland The train will leave here at
$50 o'clock in the morning, returning in
the evening. Arrangements have been
made for a fine time at Yolo's county
seat. The fare for the trip will be 81 for
adults and 30 cents for children under 10
years Of age.
The record-union., 1892-05-11
Electric Railway Transfers.

Beginning to-day the Electric Railway
will give transfers FOR the Third-street
line, good to the Art Gallery corner only,
to all passengers coming west down
street to Third, and from the depot to
Third and j streets: and also to ali passen-
gers from the Art Gallery corner (Third
This will prove a great convenience in
visiting the Art Gallery, and much in
crease travel over the line 1t practically
makes the corner of Third and O streets
terminal, jointly with Third and K
SfreptS
The record-union., 1892-05-11
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL,

Hon. G. c. Powning of Reno, New, is
in the city.
w. F. Coleman of st. Louis is visiting
his uncle, w. 2. Coleman.
Attorney Hart will arrive from
Washington this morning.
Rev. d. NJ. Ross of Vacaville is here.
accompanied by Mrs. Ross.
Mrs. Albert Gallatin is visiting her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. c. Robin.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. S. Luce have gone to
San Francisco for weeks visit.
Hon. Marion Biggs, Jr., came down
tromlOroville yesterday to attend the races.
Charles Trevathan. turf reporter for the
| Examiner, is attending the spring races.
Ex-Congressman James II. Budd and
Judge Baldwin of Stockton are in the
| city.
Sol. SchweitZer of San Francisco, who
has been visiting relatives in this city.
lett for Salt Lake City on Monday.
| Joseph d. Redding will leave at the
close of the week for New York, en- route
| Tor Europe, where he will join Mrs. Red
ding.
Mrs. r. II. Petit, Mrs. George Muir
ray and Mrs. Alice Seadler have gone to
! San francisco as delegates to attend the
session OF the Rebekah Degree Grand
| Lodge.
Rev. G.. A. Ottmann, Rector of st.
PanPs Episcopal Church, will leave for
benlcIa this morning to attend the Con-
! vocation OF the Missionary Jurisdiction OF
Northern California, which convenes
there.
| After visit to Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
| Brinkerhoff in New York, Mrs. Frances
Edgerton, who is at present the guest of
Judge and Mrs. Stephen, j. Field in
Washington, will be entertained by ex-
Senator and Mrs. John Conness in
| Boston.
Among the visitors in the cityis P.
l.. Clark of Clark's Horse ReUielU, of
Chicago, one of the leading horse pub
lIcations Of the country. Mr.. Clark says
yesterday was the first pleasant day he
has experienced in months. To-day he
will visit John Mackey at the Rancho del
Paso.
The record-union., 1892-05-11

There will be another meeting this
afternoon Of those interested in the well
fare Of the Children's Day Home. 1t will
be held at the residence of Mrs. J. L..
Huntoon, 721 NJ street. at o'clock.
The home is already doing much good.
About a dozen children are daily cared
for while their mothers are out at work
and in a few weeks, when the canneries
shall be in full operation, it is expected
that a very large number of little ones
will be brought there daily. The charity
is noble one and it should be the pleas
ure ofeveryone 10 help it along