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The morning call., 1892-06-26
THE DERBY WINNER.
His Performances This Year and La
ZaIdIyar Should Have Won.

His Performances This Year and Last.
ZaIdivar Should Have Won.
The majority of the large crowd of turf
ties which jOurneyed across the bay yester-
day 10 hear the great American Derby
called off over the wires set ont with the
determination to play a few pieces on Call
fornia's champion, the big Joe Hooker
colt Zaldivar, to carry off first hon0rs.
Those who were prudent enough to play
him for place, too. saved their money and
made little profit. AS anticipated by THE
CALL, Carlsbad proved the winner. on ac-
count of forcing the California colt into the
heavy mud in the center of the track.
On all sides-in the pO0rOoms, on the
racetrack and at the various horse resorts
of the city-was heard such sympathetic re-
marks concerning Zaldivar's popular owner,
Wilbur 4. Smith OF Sacramento, as What
a pity that he lost the race alter such a
game effort" 'Well, its too bad; with a
tirst-rate jockey up, the race must have come
home" The majority seemed to think that
it was mistake to put up OHearn. who,
after all. Is only moderate Jockey But.
said one, 1T would have broken the boys
heart if he hadn't let him ride his pet in the
great race of his life"
The winner of the three-year-oid event of
the season, Carlsbad, is bay colt by i'm
ported Glenelg, out of Lady Wayward, and
belongs 10 tH6 ttleDIHteu OWlHeII racing
stable. As two-year-0ld he started eight
times last year, and in three races carried
winning brackets. His principal victory
was in the Minneapolis stakes, where he
defeated Yo Tamben. Newton. Chief Jus
tce and others over five aud half furlongs
In 09sl.
He fairly reveIs in the mud, and the
heavy going Yesterday must have just
suited him. He has started three times
this year before yesterdays race. At La
tonia twice he suffered defeat, and the last
race he defeated field Of eight over mile
in handicap sweepstakes for three-year-
olds and upward, running in the lead all
the way and covering the distance in :42h1s
His owner and the stable threw In for
good stake outside the $4,000 prize money,
as the colt was PLAYED in the winter books
from 20 down to taJ. Some of the East
ern money came TO California, several local
bettors helping themselves to the good
things. Zaldivar's performances this year
were seen at the Blood horse spring meet
ing and his defeat has proved to be a great
disappointment to many. But though de.
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VICTORIA SEES THE SHOW.
Buffalo Bill Is in the Highest Favor With
the Queen.

Buffalo Bill Is in the Highest Favor With
the Queen.
LONDON, June 25.-When Buffalo BilPs
troupe arrived at Windsor to-day they were
greeted by great crowd. Maior-General
McNeill met them and informed Cody that
the Queen desired to view from her window
the entry OF the troupe into the arena, and
so Buffalo Bill, at the head OF the motley
procession, paraded under the Queens
windows. and, after performing several
maneuvers, proceeded to the place selected
for the exhibition. The arena, which faced
the east terrace, was in large open space.
The ground was inclosed by hurdles, and in
the center Of the terrace a small pavilion
surmounted by the royal arms was erected.
The spaces on either side were crowded
with sTistOeratic personages. Promptly at
the hour fixed for the show. the Queen came
forth from the castle, attended by Princess
Beatrice and her children and Princess
Christian. The Queen was attired IN
black Of the pIainest description. When the
royal party bad settled into their places the
signal was given and the entertainment
began. Sail sbury, the manager OF tile Wild
West show. was introduced TO the Queen
and stood by her side, explaining each act
as It was performed. The Queen was IN
the best OF humOT, and appeared greatly IN
terested ln the many strange sights she Wit
messed.
At the end Of the performance Buffalo
Bill and Major Burke were presented 60
her. She cOmplimented Buffalo Bill very
highly and presented him with a large gold
seal containing her monogi am, surrounded
by the royal motto. She gave Salisbury a
handsome scarfpiu, consisting of her in-
itials, studded with diamonds and sur
mounted with an imperial crown.
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IN COLD BLOOD.
a Berkeley Florist Killed by One Of His
Employees.

a Berkeley Florist Killed by One OF His
Employees
OAKLAND, June 25.-There was a shoot
ing affair in East Berkeley tonight that
will probably result in the death OF the
victim, Jacob Singlater. At midnight he
was lying unconscious, with a bullet wound
In the foTehesd and another in the neck.
The affair occurred about o'clock, when
he wss murderOusly attacked by a gardener
named Young. who had been in bis employ.
No one knows exactly what the trouble was
about.
Youngiirst went into the yard and shot
his employers dog. then he entered the
house and, in scuffle that followed,
Singlater was shot. He was found lying on
the floor in pool of blood and Was unable
to talk. Young escaped.
The affair was not reported TO the Oak
land police until ii :45 o'clock to night.
Snglater is a florist and owns a ranch in
Lake County as we'll as a residence in
Berkeley HIS wife is now on the ranch,
which IS located near Middleton.
In the struggle that took place between
the TWO Slnglater evidently had his pistol
taken from him, as it was found where 1t
had been thrown away. Young is % years
old
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SILVER MEN GO HOME.
1t Is Said Cassidy Gave His Life for the White
Metal

IL is cald IaSsloy VaVe hls Lie LOT the w mite
Metal
RENO. New, June 25.-The convention of
the Silver League met this morning at 1915
o'clock at the opera-house.
Chairman Powning made an eloquent
speech relative to Hon. G. w. Cassidy, a
member Of the convention, who died yester-
day afternoon.
At its conclusion the chairman appointed
a committee of five to draft resolutions OF
respect, after which the convention pro-
ceeded to the regular business of electing
the balance of the State Central Committee,
which was broken into yesterday by the an
nouncement of the death Of Mr. Cassidy.
Several resolutions were adopted on send
ing delegates 10 the Omaha and Montana
conventions,
Nixon, editor of the Winnemucca Silver
State, offered resolution that the Nevada
Silver party Cooperate with the American
Bimetallic League OF Washington. Adopted.
DR.. Bergstein stated that the Hon. G.. w.
Cassidy gave his life for silver. He was
attending him. He said death was caused
by the rupture Of q blood vessel Of the
brain, brought on by the strain and energy
in which he delivered his last speech for
silver.
After several more resolutions of minor
Importance were adopted the convention
adjourned.
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signed Murray" accusing certain persons
of poisoning Alice Marsh and Emma
Shriyell with strychnine, and Offering to
suppress the evidence supporting the sceu-
sations in the event Of the payment Of
certain sum Of money.
NeilPs landlady testified that at the time
OF the Russell divorce case Nelll had
asked her to take letter to Lambeth road,
where Matilda Glover had resided. saying
that he believed there was girl there who
had been poisoned. He wanted to ascer-
tain II she was dead, adding that he believed
that Lord Russell had poisoned her.
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CONGRESS-.
TIE HOUSE.
The Shortest Session on Record, Owing to
Absence OF n Quorum.

The Shortest Session on Record, Owing to
Absence of Quorum.
WASHINGTON, June 25.-The work OF the
House is at a standstill, owing to the lack
of quorum, and apprehension is felt that the
situation next week will be no better.
kilograms have been sent to absentees
urging them to return.
When the House met this morning no
quor um was present and it adjourned after
a session Of one minute and a half. the short
est session on record, Watson making the
point Of quorum.
The third-paTty men are greatly piqued at
the refusal Of the House managers to con-
slder the sub-treasury bill, and think that
the measure could have been debated during
the past week. They are now retaliating
by making technical objections TO any ses.
slOns whatever.
The House Committee on Election Of
President and Vice President will bring up
in the House as early as possible two joint
resolutions submitting amendments to the
constitution proposing the election of
United States Senators by the people and
changing the date of the Inauguration to
April 30
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CANADA'S ERROR.
The Ottawa Officials Placed in Bad Light
on the Toll Question.

on the Toll Question.
OTTAWA, Ontario, June 25.-Members of
the Cabinet have great faith in the offer
they have submitted TO President Harrison
looking to a settlement Of the canal discrim-
ination controversy. The Canadian pro-
pOsal, forwarded through the British Gov
ernment, reached the British legation at
Washington prior to the day on which
President Harrison forwarded his dictatory
message. Up to last night no word had
been received from Washington as to
whether it had reached the President or
not.
From what has leaked out it IS under
stood that Canada's offer is based upon a
measure for the reciprocal use of the canals
on both sides of the ST. Lawrence, which
was talked over at the recent conference at
Washington.
WASHINGTON, June 25.-The statement
from Ottawa. Canada, intimating that a
communication from the Canadian Com
mlss0ners on the subject of canal tolls had
been received by President Harrison on the
same day be sent his message T. the Senate,
is denied at the State Department. The
communication was received to-day, and
its character cannot be learned until il has
been communicated 10 Congress.
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WEARY OF LIFE.
He Gould Not Re Cured and So He Drowned
Himself

He Could Not Re Cured and So He Drowned
Himself.
MARTINEZ, June 25.-Last evening abont
o'clock the conductor of the San Ramon
train saw the body OF a man lying in the
water about mile and half from Mar
tineZ, and on his arrival at Avon sent word
20 the Coroner. Early this morning the
body was found and brought to MARTINEZ,
where 1t was recognized as that OF man
who had pas ssed through town the day be-
fore over the route. In a conversation with
the statiOn-master he lntim ated that he was
going TO drown himself liz the first water lie
came 10, owing to an incurable cancer on
his face about the mouth He said he had
spent all his mOuey in trying to have it
cured. The poor fellow kept his word. The
Coroner found a card on his body addressed
to Christopher c. Martin, Bay City, Tila-
nook County, Oregon. On the reverse side
was notice from the Pension Department
at Washington that his application for
pension had been granted for service in
Company G.. Twenty-elghth Regiment of
Illinois Infantry. An inquest will be held
Monday.
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OF THE OLD NAVY.
The Ship Hartford May Once Again Be Fitted


The Ship Hartford May Once Again Be FITTED
for Sea.
VALLEJO, June 25.-Chlef Constructor
Wilson and the naval constructors of the
yard spent the most of one afternoon whlIs
the chief was here, on beard the old flag
ship Hartford, now lying up in Rotten Row
housed over with canvas. A thorough ex-
animation was made into the condition of
the historic old ship and it is hoped and ex-
pected that when the chief of the bureau
reaches the department some recommends
tion will be made TO the Secretary and Con-
gress that will result in her being oBcs
more fitted out for sea duty.
If given the authority Naval Constructor
Linsard would not be long in placing her
in a condition to show off to the best ad-
vantage one Of the old relics Of the now
almost obsolete type of the navy OF the past.
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DETERMINED TO STAY.
A Chinaman's Desperate Attempt to Remain
in This Country

SACRAMENTO, June 25.-This morning
carload Of Chinese came through on the
Oregon express in charge of United States
Deputy Marshals. They were those cap
tured in Oregon for smuggling over the bor-
der and were on their way to San Francisco
to be sent to China. About one and halt
miles this side of Suisun. while the train
was speeding on its way to the bay, one OF
the prisoners deliberately opened the car
window and crawed through. He was
dashed with fearful force to the ground. As
soon as the startled trainmen realized the
suicidal act of the contrabanl Chinaman
they had the train stopped and backed up to
where the man lay wrlthing. He was taken
aboard and brought to Suisun, where he
was placed on the train bound for SacIa-
mentO, arriving mere at Il ;05 A. NJ. He was
at once conveyed in an ambulance to the
Receiving Hospital. TO a feGow-country-
man the Injured man first said bis name WAS
The morning call., 1892-06-26
Investigating the De Norss pusl.

ties to-day Dreyfus questioned De Freycj-
net, the Minister of War. concerning the
recent duels. The Minister replying ex-
pressed regret at the tragic result of the
duel between Marquis de AjoTes and Cap
tain Mayer, and condemned the newspaper
poIemics which led to the fatal encounter.
The Government he declared, would see
that its officers were respected. The Cham
Der then adopted i resolution approving the
dec claratOns made by DE Freycnet
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SUFFERING FROM HUNGER.
The Awful Effect of the Prolonged Drought
In Texas

The Awful Effect of the Prolonged Drought
IN Texas.
LAREDO, Tex. June % - The great
drought which has prevailed over Mexico
and portions of Texas, on the Rio Grande
border, for the last two seasons continues
unbroken except in places. The cattle in-
dustry is almost annihilated, ana the total
failure of crops, except in the Irrigated dis
tricts, has resulted in extreme suffering
among the poorer classes The situation In
the States of Durango and Coahuia is ex-
tremely critical. At LerdO the fund to es-
tablish lunchrooms, where the poor and suf-
fering classes were fed, only prevented
actual starvation. Several hundred thou
sand bushels Of corn shipped from the
United States also contributed to prevent
starvation. In the Texas drought region
the poorer classes have been subsisting for
months on contributions from other parts
of the State.
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TORPEDO EXPERIMENTS.
Naval Authorities Endeavoring to Perfect
the Submarine Destroyer.

Naval Authorities Endeavoring to Perfect
the Submarine Destroyer.
DETROIT, June 25.-Commodore FolGer.
Chief of the Bureau of Ordnance at Wash
ington, has given directions to w. Scott
Sims, the inventor of the Sims-Edison
torpedo-boai, to make experiments with the
submarine boat invented and built in this
city by George c. Baker. Mr.. Sims Is here
for that purpose. Commodore Folger,"
said be. sis greatly interested in the Baker
boat, and considers the conjunction OF q
submarine craft with my torpedo will
furnish all the requirements for a perfect
destroyer. The combination furnishes all
deadlness, together with the minimum risk
which forms the ideal element OF an assault.
In Bakers boat feel confident the problem
has been satisfactorily solved. 1t is the first
boat made to ride on an even keel. its sub
merging powers depend to a large extent
upon its propellers, aud il is naviga ble. easily
controlled and of powerful structure"
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Singers Leave for Germany.

NEW YORK. June 25.-This morning 65
singers of the Arion Society of New York.
together with 150 passive members of the
society, left for Europe. They will give
concerts at Hamburg Berlin. Lsipsic,
Dresden, Vienna. Munich, Stuttgart, Frank
fort, Mayenee and Cologne. besides ar
ranging great summer nights festival in
Bingen-on-the-R Rhine. All the proceeds of
the concerts are to be devoted to charity.
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Preeapticns in Packing Pork.

PARIS, June 25.-Conmissioner Duclos
has returned from the United States, where
he was sent by the Minister of HusbaDdry
for the purpose Of studying the pork trade
Duclos presented flatteIing report as to
the completeness OF the precautionary
measures taken by the American Depart
ment Of Agriculture, and says that more
care is hardly possible.
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Horr;ble Death Of q Mip,.ovusr.

JOPLIN, Mo-, June 25.-Ellis Lloyd,
director of the First National Bank and
rich lead-mine owner, committed suicide
this morning in novel and shocking man
ner. He placed giant cartridge against
his head and lighted the fuse. When the
left hand were blown off, He is supposed
to have been temporarily insane.
The morning call., 1892-06-26
california claimants in Chjcapo

CHICAGO. June 25.-FlOrence and Douglas
Cushman of California filed bill In the
United States District Court to-day against
Noah c. Perkins aud five or six other de-
PENDANTS for the recovery of their patri-
mony in the shape Of land near Ottawa, ILL.,,
valued at $4,000, which they claim to have
been swindled out of by fraudulent trans
action.
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A Kansas Bank Fails.

ERIE, Kans.. June 25.-United States
Bank Examiner Stone closed the First Ma
tional Bank at this place to-day. The ex-
tent of the assets and liabilities are not yet
know. but it is said that the heaviest loser
is NeoshO County, Texas. for June taxes,
having just been deposited to the amount
of nearly $4,000. The failure is supposed
to have been brought about by the Ewing
failure at Thayer, few weeks ago.
The morning call., 1892-06-26
prinna Pin of Siam Arriuas-

NEW YORK. June 25.-Prince Pin of Siam
arrived this morning from Copenhagen by
the steamer Heka He is % years OF age.
Some tine ago he wished TO visit America,
but was deferred by the stories of wild
American life. Finally it was suggested
that he come incoGnlto, and accordingly he
signed as fourth officer of the Hekla. The
Prince leaves tomorrow for Niagara Falls
and Chicago. He VIII remain in this coun-
trv several weeks
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FATAL BOILER EXPLOSION.
One Person Killed and Eleven Persons Badl
Irinrcd In Na,rr A-lonnn

One Person Killed and Eleven Persons Badly
Injured in New Orleans
New ORLEANS, June 25.-1he boiler in
the Consumers Ice Company's works ex-
ploded this afternoon, wrecking the build
ing and the adjoining buildings. OF two
colored men who were passing the building
one was instantly killed and the other
fatally injured. A number of persons in
the building were injured as follows: Albert
Coleman, fatally injured; Maurice Smith
and Jacob Friekey, critically injured; Hck
Smith, and William Sculy Will die; Mrs
John Hilbert and child, tho former is in a
dangerous condition; Mrs. Comeau, badly
scalded and in critical condition; Richard
Meredith and James Brown were also Sc
verely scalded
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A SAD CASE.
Death of One Of the Sons Of the Founder Of
Stockton

STOCKTON, June 25.-Thomas J. Weber.
the youngest son Of Captain C. NJ. Weber,
the founder of Stockton, died this morning,
after few weeks illness. He was taken
i'll with nervous prostration, and a week
ago to-day acute mania developed, which
resulted in his death. For the past week
the attending physician said he could not
recover, and it was necessary to keep him
restrained He was 80 years old and
native OF this city. He married about three
months ago, and leaves a young widow,
mother, sister and a brother. c. NJ. Weber
Of San Jose. Deceased was a nephew of
the wealthy Murphys of Sau Jose.
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The Peary Relief Expedition.

NEW YORK, June % The Red Cross
steamer Miranda, which goes to the relief
OF Lieutenant Peary's Arctic expedition,
will sail Monday for ST. Johns, n. F. The
party on board consists of Professor Angelo
Helpron. Henry G. Bryant. William L.
Meeman anu Z. w. Stokes, OF Philadelphia; !;
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captnin Whitshead Relieyed.

TACOMA, June 25.-The United States
cruisers Baltimore and Charleston arrived
here from Olympia this afternoon. Cap
tain William r. Bridgeman, who reached
here yesterday, formally took command Of
the Baltimore Immediately after her ar-
rival, relieving Captain William Whitehead.
Captain Whitehead will return at once to
Washington, d. @. for further orders.
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She Worked Too Hard.

MARTINEZ. June pa coroner's inquest
was held here this afternoon upon the body
of woman who died suddenly at o'clock
Yesterday From the testimony addaced
the jury returned verdict that deceased
was named Matilda Buell. Carey, native of
Iowa. aged 40 years. and that she came to
her death from overexertion.
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INDICTMENT NOT NECESSARY.
TiOIatOrS Of the Restriction Law Can Be
Proceeded Against Directly.
Washington Judge Renders Decision That viii
Facilitate the Enforcement Of the Re.
Stritt0n let.
Special to THr MORNING CALL

SEATTLE, June 25.-ln the United States
District Court to-day Judge Hanford rem
dered a decision which has bearing on the
Chinese exclusion act. He held that pre-
sentiment or Indictment by the Grand Jury
is not necessary in order to proceed against
Chinese charged with being illegally in this
ocupsrv
The morning call., 1892-06-26
Charged With Kidnanins.

SAN DIEGO. June 25.-Thomas Weller, j.
Harvey Mccarthy and A. w. Marsh were
arraigned to-day on indictments recently
found by the Grand Jury, charging them
with kidnapping and conspiracy in cOnnec-
tion with the 0berlander affair. They will
plead on Monday to the charges.
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THE AMERICAN WON.
Zimmerman Captures Two Bicycle Races
Eapland


ZImmermRn Captures Two Bicycle Races IN
England.
LONDON. June 25.-ATthur A. thinner
man. the American champion bicyclist, won
the mile safety championship at Leeds to.
Ghy, beating Schoield, heretofore cham
pion. by five yards.
The fYe-mi.e race was also won by Zim-
norman easily by twelve yards, beating an
Irish champion, DucToss and other nOtables.
NEW YORK, June 25.-The eleventh an
nual race-meeting Of the Kings County
wheelmen took place this afternoon at Man
haitian field. The one-mile safety race for
the championship of America was won by
P. J. BerlO, N. a. c.
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ACCUSED OF POISONING.
Sensational Sequel Of the Celebrated Russell
Divorce Case.

bbI6dLIUIh4 Nt n utI Vl LLb OtItUIhItu LubstLI
Divorce Case.
LONDON, June 25.-1he inquest into the
death of Matilda Glover. who, there is a
strong suspicion, met her death by poison
administered by Thomas Neil, was contin-
ued to-day Among the witnesses was Miss
Laura Sabbatini, whose testimony caused a
sensation. She said that Neill had asked
her to marry him, and that she consented.
He made his will in her favor. He subse-
Oueutly induced her to write blackmailIng
letters signed "W. II. Murray" She asked
him whv he demanded such large sums, In
the case of DR.. Harper the amount being
ei5OO. and why he made such terrible
charges. His reply was. 81 viii tell you
some day"
Afterward LIE got her to write letters
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PACIFIC COAST INTERESTS.
California Land Cases Decided - Pensions
Granted

California Land Cases Decided : Pensions
Granted.
WASHING TON, June 25.-In the appeal
case of John W. Mann VS.. The Southern
Pacific Company, involving land in the
Stockton district, the Secretary OF the In
terror has affirmed the decision of the Gen.
eral Land Commissioner in rejecting Mann's
application to make a timber-culture entry
in section 100. He has also dismissed the
appeals OF the Southern Pacific Railroad
Company in the cases Of the said road VS..
James w. and David b. Burton and Charles
+. Bennett, involving land in the Indepen-
dence district of California.
Pensions have been granted as follows
Washington: Additional - Henry f.
Black. lncrease-Irvan Griffith. Original
widows, etc.-Elmer Langley.
Oregon; Orlginal-Henry Walker, Alvin
Tarter.
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Peter jackson Injured.

NEW YORK. June pa special London
cable to the World says: Peter jackson
did not find out until this week that he
had broken the bone in his right hand while
6ghting Slavn recently. This panied him
so much last Tuesday that he could not
shake hands, and he consulted a doctor,
who said be had broken a bone in the wrist.
jackson now carries his arm in a sling.
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RcarIenez Still Lives.

SAN DIEGO. June 25.-Jesus Rodiguez,
the Mexican who was severely wounded
yesterday morning, is still alive, though he
is not expected to recover. His assailants
were arragned to-day. and in default OF
$1,000 were returned TO jail.