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Los Angeles herald., 1892-10-09

One of the most celebrated cases in the
history of Iowa jurisprudence was that of
M. r. Billings, prominent lawyer of
Waverly, who was convicted of the MUIR
der of William S. Kingsley, brother at
torney, and sentenced to the penitentiary
for life On his first conviction he appealed
to the supreme court, and the case was re-
versed and remanded for a new trial on
account of errors. Billings took a change
of venue to another county and was again
convicted. He again appealed to the su-
preme court, and the supreme court a sec
ond time reversed the case and expressed
the opinion that the evidence was wholly
insufficient to warrant a conviction, where
upon the state dismissed the case and Bill
lings was discharged. Kingsley had been
paying attention to Billings wife, and Bill
lings had become involved in an alterca-
tion with Kingsley when he was shot. Bill
lings' theory was that Kingsley shot him
self through remorse, and the supreme
court was inclined to hold this view of the
case.
In recent issue of the Keokuk Qa)
Gate City appeared a telegram which
shows the danger of relying too much upon
circumstantial evidence. 1t says: "Here is
striking case of circumstantial evidence:
A Columbia Is. CD news item says that as
the result of the confession of a negro
named Henry Suber, to the effect that he
murdered Thornton Nance several months
ago. the ten men who had been sentenced
to be hanged on Oct. "a last, but whose
execution was staid by an appeal to the
supreme court, will now be released"
Aug. 6, 1890, Governor Fifer, of Illinois,
granted an immediate and unconditional
pardon to John d. Cochran, who was con-
victed of murder at the November term,
1888, of the Wabash county circuit court
and sentenced for life. There is not
shadow of doubt but that Cochran was
innocent of the crime of which he was
convicted and for which he suffered for
nearly two years. The name of his sus-
pected victim was John Buchenberger,
who was found in a dying condition with
shot through the roof of his mouth. Coch-
ran was suspected, tried and convicted
mainly on the testimony of one Charles
Reese, who had served a term in the peni
tentiary for horse stealing. This man testi-
fed that COCHRAN admitted to him that he
had murdered Buchenberger for his money.
The defense was that Buchenberger had
committed suicide, Buchenberger's own
revolver having been found under his
body with one chamber empty. The day
before he shot himself Buchenberger wrote
letter to his wife and family apprising
them that he would commit suicide.
Strange as it may seem, the contents of
the letter, which with other facts left no
room to doubt Cochran's innocence, was
not known to the defense until Cochran
had suffered for two years in the peniten-
tiary.
All of the cases narrated are well au-
thenticated, and prove conclusively that
when mans life is at stake, judges and
jurors, and that great power which in
fuences courts. called public opinion,
should be very careful in analyzing and
weighing circumstantial evidence The
hanging or imprisonment of an iHhocent
man is terrible cruelty, for which society
and government can make no reparation.
S. r. DAVIS
Los Angeles herald., 1892-10-09
The Worthy Member.

"Brother LASTLY" said the spokes-
man, 81 have an unpleasant duty to per-
form. There is report that you have
said that one Of the best and most
worthy members Of our congregation is
unable to attend service often on ac-
count of not having good enough
clothes. We have come to ask the name
of that member We don't know of any
such person, and report of that kind
is likely to reflect upon us as congre-
cation that does not look after its poor
but worthy members. Will You tell me
who it is?"
Certainly, BRETHREN" replied the
Rev. Mr.. Lastly, with a brave attempt
to be cheerful. "It's my wife. Lon
dnn Tit Bits
Los Angeles herald., 1892-10-09

utable men that neither of them was on
the train, but were elsewhere at the time
OF the murder. After the execution of
Morgan, DR.. Welch, a dentist who was on
the train the night of the killing, stated
that he knew Morgan and was positive
that he was not present at the time of the
murder. He further stated that the reason
he did not give this testimony was because
he was afraid of the malice of the detect
ives and the prejudice of the people of
Ravenna, and that shortly after he had To-
Gated there the marshal told him he was
suspected of completely
One of the most interesting of recent
murder cases in the history of Virginia
WAS that of Thomas Cleverius, who was
arrested for killing his cousin, a Miss Mad
ison, to whom he was engaged. Evidence
showed that on the day of the murder he
was seen in Richmond in company with
the young lady. One morning the body Of
the girl was found in reservoir with
marks of violence on her throat. Some
articles of jewelry known to belong to her
wero found in possession of Cleverius. He
was arrested. The ablest lawyers of Vir-
ginin were connected with the case, and
the evidence was strong against the ac-
!. cused. but he firmly nrntAstAd bio sr'rr
Los Angeles herald., 1892-10-09
mot PROOF POSITIVE.
tCircumstantial Evidence Is Very
Doubtful.
WHERE 1T HAS MIsLED JURYMEN.

Judge s. r. Davis, of the Iowa Bench.
Discusses the Question, Cites Instances
Famous in Criminal Jurisprudence and
Sounds a Note of Warning.
copyright, 1892, by American Press Associa-
Los Angeles herald., 1892-10-09

Drink John wieland or Fredericksburg lagel
beer, on tap at all hrst-class places.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-10-09

his flagship, with the fleet following sailed
away. He never returned to Texas. He
settled on the coast of Yucatan, where he
was given concession of land for his
Services on behalf of Mexican independ-
ence," and ''where he lived in peace till he
died" In his old age he reformed. So
did many of his followers Mr.. Cronea
Joined the Texan army, took part in the
on the seashore, and now has ninety living
descendants, including many great-grand-
children. All these were born. in three
counties of Texas, the oldest. Mrs. Matilda
Slough, being fifty-six. In conclusion Mr..
Cronea adds with pride that soon after
after leaving Lafitte he became good
American citizen at Plaquemine, La, and
east his first vote for Andrew jackson, ip
1928.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-10-09
ONCE HE WAS A PIRATE.
Now he Is Old and Delights to Talk OF
the Past.

Bolivar peninsula is a sand spit on the
Texas coast terminating opposite Calves
ton in Bolivar point. A few miles east
ward the peninsula narrows to mere
ridge known as Roll Over, and there lives
Charles Cronea, aged eighty-seven and the
Inst survivor of the famous "Laftte
gang" who once dominated Galveston
island or the Republic of Campeachy."
Los Angeles herald., 1892-10-09
TO THE UNFORTUNATE.

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unless he effects a cure. Persons at distance
CURED AT HOME. ALL communications
strictly confidential. ALI letters answered in
plain envelopes.
Call or write Address DR.. ] GIBBON, Box
1887, San Francisco, Cal.
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DISSOLUTION OF COPARTNERSHIP.

TNHE COMPREHENSIVE HERETOFORE RX-
i isting under the name and style of vickery
Hinds is dissolv by mutual consent. All
persons having claims against the concern will
present the same to ]. q. vickery, at No. 1873
North Main street, Los Angeles city. Cal.
All persons indebted to said firm on account
OF business done at the Main Strees market,
Los Angeles city, will settle with J. G. Vickery;
parties indebted to the firm on account OF busi-
ness done at the Wilmington or San Pedro mar
kets, will settle with George Kinds:
G. .VICKERY.
GEORGE KINDS.
Dated October /, 1892. 1912 II
Los Angeles herald., 1892-10-09

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Los Angeles herald., 1892-10-09

FAMILIAR say
ing among law
yers, the constant
repe tition of
which has given
it almost the force
of an axiom, is
that "circumstan-
tial evidence is the
best kind of evil
dence." The his
tory of the Grim.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-10-09
Dandrun.

This annoying scalp trouble, which
gives the hair an untidy appearances, is
cured by skookum root hair grower.
All druggists.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-10-09

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r. M. Widney, d. o. Miltimore, 8, W. Little
q NJ. Wells, John Macarthur, G. A. Warner, T.
J. P. Norrill
General banking business, and loans on first.
class real estate s0licited Buy and sell first.
class stocks, bonds and warrants PARTIES wish.
Ing to invest In drst-class securities on either
long or short time can be accommodated,
Los Angeles herald., 1892-10-09

Summer lap busters ct Foy's old reliable sad
dlery house, BIS North Los Angeles street.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-10-09
THIN NATIONAL \ BANK OF CALIFORNIA
Corner OF Suring and Second streets,
LOS ANGELES, CAL.

l.. N. Breed, H. T. Newell, Wm 81. Avery,
silas Holman,W H. HOLIDAY <. G. Bosbyshell
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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-14
PAINTERS INDoRsE PALMER

In His Attitude Upon the Strike at the
Homestead Mills.
At the regular meeting of the local union
No. Y, Painters and Decorators of Amer
lea, Monday evening, the following resolu-
tions were adopted:
Resolved, That Local Union No. y,
Painters and Decorators Of America, having
read with great interest and pride the re-
marks of Senator Palmer on the late trouble
at Homestead, we wish to emphasize that
same language as correctly representing the
rights and claims of all honest workers in
all communities.
Resolved, That local Union No. u heartily
indorses one resolution from the AmalGa'
mated Society of Engineers and Machinists
Andrew Carnegie the money donated by him
for free library for Pittsburg and that local
Union No. 70 looks ut it in the same light as
nothing less than blood-stained money,
Golfers Of such capitalists; therefore, be it
Resolved, That local Union No. 72 extend
to the Homestead strikers both moral and
financial aid if and when needed, and con-
gratulate them upon their gallant and de-
termined stand made on behalf of their
righteous cause on last Wednesday. and we
heartily sympathize with them for the loss
of their co-workers who lost their lives
while fighting for their just cause, and those
who were otherwise injured.
Resolved, That we also commend Gov
ernor Pattison for his wise decision in not
ordering military Interference during the
disgracefu ful scenes caused by the appearance
of armed men on behalf Of the Carnegie
Steel Company at Homestead on last
Wednesday.
Resolved, That we denounce the actions
of said Carnegie Steel Company and its
heartless agent, H. c. Frick
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-14
SUPREME COURT ADJoUREs.
Two Quite Important Allegheny Count,
Cases Are Decided.

Two Quite Important Allegheny County
Cases Are Decided.
PHILADELPHIA, July 13-The Supreme
Court met to-day to render Judgments, and
when thai had been done the court arose, not
to meet again until its regular session in
Pittsburg in the fall. Judgments
and DEGREES affirmed: Stuart's ap-
peal from Cumberland county;
Dufield versus Rosenswig from Warren
county; Everett versus Bailey from Tioga
county; Hartley versus Anderson, Bedford
county; Ingels versus Ingels, Fayette
county; so much of the order as set aside
the confirmation was affirmed and pre-
cendo awarded; city of Erie versus Brady,
Erie county.
Reversed-Buck versus Pennsylvania
Railroad Company, Clearfeld county; Slower
versus Peoples Mutual Accident Company,
Huntingdon county; Hackett versus EN-
porium School District, Cameron county.
In Martinsburg Bank VS. Telephone Com
pany, from Blair county, the injunction was
limited to continue until the termination OF
the contract by notice in accordance with
its provisions, and with this modification
the decree was affirmed, the costs of the ap-
peal, as well as the cost below, to be paid
equally by the parties.
Affirmed-First National Bank versus
Hall, from Crawford county; Mccormick
versus County of Fayette, from Fayette
county.
Reversed-Baker versus Lewis. In Cor
nelius versus Hambay, from Common Pleas
No. 1, of Allegheny county, judgment
was reversed and venire facias de novo was
awarded. In Mcconnell versus Wright, from
Common Pleas No. 2 of Allegheny, judg-
ment was reversed and judgment was en-
tered for the plaintiff in the case stated in
the sum of 81, 443 so with interest-Justice
Sterrett dissenting.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-14
Sixteenth in command of Colonel Willis j.

Sixteenth in command of Colonel Willis j.
Hulings.
On the extreme right of this swarm of
ents is q very crooked and exceedingly
rocky road. Beyond is an under sized hill,
and on the brow of this eminence is an aged
school house. 1t is in this venerable struct-
ure that General Snowden has established
his and the divisions headquarters
Grouped before the open door of the house
are the cannon of Battery B. There are
three brass guns with their muzzles pointed
toward the deserted works in the valley be-
low. They CLEAN and glisten like SO much
FURNISHED gold, and give decidedly war
like aspect to the surroundings. To the
stranger accustomed to the ways OF war, 1T
is like unto a scene from realistic war
drama.
The inhabitants of c. . Black are exclu-
sive, and unless one b.i pass signed
by the General in command he or she will
find it impossible to pass the irresistible
barrier which guards the entrance to the
camp. The sentinels are, an inquisitive
group of gentlemen, and, as they have an un-
pleasant trick of enforcing their remarks at
the point of the bayonet, it is the best plan
not to irr1tate them.
Franks Played by the Lightning.
About o'clock in the afternoon, just
when the men were putting on the finishing
touches to the camp, Dame Nature took
hand in the proceedings, and for time
made things unpleasant for everybody.
First came furious gale of wind, which
wrecked more than 90 tents. This was fol-
lowed by terrific thunder storm The
lightning was vivid and the thunder terrific,
but aside from a brindle COW, which was
struck bv an electric bolt and died a sud-
den and sensational death before tine very
tent of the Provost Marshal, there was no
damage done. The best of order is main
tanned and the Provost Marshal had an easy
time of it aside from talking to newspaper
men. General Snowden spent a quiet and
uneventful day.
To the unbiased outsider camp life is
very dull and prosaic, but the General, in
burst of confidence, informed The DIS
PATCH man yesterday that, everything
considered, soldiers life was really the
only one worth living. When the sunset
gun was fired a. even-tide the second day
of Camp Black was brought to an off cial
close. To day there will be parades and
music, and livelier times generally.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-14
GILLESPIE HAS A PLAN.
He Ia Preparing an Anti Pinkerton Bill
for the Next Legislature to Act Upon
1t Would aTect All Societies That Carry

He Ia Preparing An Anti Pinkerton Bill
for the Next Legislature to Act Upon
1t Would 4 fleet All Societies That Carry
Arms.
WASHINGTON, July 3.-Representativ
Gillespie, of the Twenty-ffth Pennsylvania
district Contiguous to the Congressional
district in which Homestead lies, and better
known as "Quay's district, }, left for Pitts
burg tonight Mr.. Gillespie said to-day
that he was engaged in drafting State law
to be presented at the next session OF the
Pennsylvania Legislature, and which would
practice of armed bodies patroling the
streets.
'Had there been such State law in
existence" said Mr.. Gillespie, 'the killing
at Homestead would never had occurred
This law, were it passed, would not inter-
fere with the law now in force, and which
permits corporations and firms to police
their own works Pinkerton forces, under
the law 1 propose, would have no legal
standing until they are actually in possess
sion of the works they are to police"
"What good effect would that have?"
sit would result in firms and corporations
not appealing to the Pinkerton Detective
Agency for watchmen or guards, or what
ever they pleased to call them Members of
the local community would be hired for the
purpose. For instance, in the Homestead
affair, the Pinkerton guards would have
been subject to arrest for going abroad with
weapons displayed. They would not have
been recognized by the law as special police
men until they had entered the works"
The proposed State law of Mr.. Gillespie
would also prevent secret and other societies
from publicly parading with swords and
muskets. NJ. F. I.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-14
BURNED UP THE PROOFS.

An Embezzling Court Clerk Destroys the
Evidence Against Him-He Confesses
and Is Lodged in Jail - Others Inn
pllcated.
PARKERsBURG, W. VA, July 13.-
Special IA Ward Clonston. the embez-
zling clerk of the Circuit Court of this
county who robbed the State of many thou
sands of dollars by fraudulent certificates,
and whose trials upon some of the score and
a half of indictments found against him
have been pending in the Circuit Court of
this county, is in Jail charged with stealing
and destroying by fire all the States papers
relating to his crimes and has confessed the
theft
John Webb, Wilson jackson and Elmer
Schummary, who carried out Clonston's or
ders relating to theft OF papers, are also
under arrest, and other arrests will be made.
The people of Wood connty are
greatly ;, excited against Clonston,
as well as indignant at the
in the various trials of his cases, in each of
which he has triumphed in the face
of the most undoubted proofs,
and condemnation of officials of
high and low degree are heard right
and left. 1t is openly charged and
generally believed that the authorities are
afraid of Clonston, and that fear has not
only resulted in the miscarriage of justice,
but that he has been treated with the ut
most consideration rather than as GRIM
inal
Yesterday, despairing OF doing anything
more at the present term of court, the
States proofs and papers were packed in
large box for shipment to the State
capital at Charleston, and were
left by 7. Hill Marshall, of the
Auditors Office, in the baggage room of the
Commercial Hotel. Clonston paid John
Webb, jackson, and probably others, $50
each to remove the box and place it in his
custody, when he destoyed all the evidence
against him.
When officers went to arrest bim, Clons-
ton drew a revolver and threatened to shoot
any man who touched him, but
was disarmed and is now lodged
in cell with a murderer for COM
pany. His embezzlements, which NAV
foot S1OO, 900, were carried out upon o re-
markable plan and with the utmost bold
ness, and ran along for years. The results
of the attempts to convict him in court
were even more remarkable for their signal
failures.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-14
TALK OF MARTIAL LAW.

An oficious Policeman Nearly Makes
Matters Desperate-Newsgathers Prom.
ised Immunity From Arrest in the
Future-They Want Things as They Are.
IFRoM STAFF CORRESPONDENT
HOMESTEAD, July 14-2 A. Mt is
rumored Oh the streets this morning that
General Snowden is seriously considering
the advisability of placing Homestead
under martial law. The alleged cause for
this sudden move on the part of the COM
manding officer, SO the gossips said, were
the troubles of few newspaper men and
some outsiders in securing legitimate news
in Homestead.
One correspondent had been arrested by
an oficious policeman and taken before a
few members Of the Advisory Committee
He was Immediately discharged from
custody, but the incident created deal of
talk on the street, and finally reached the
ear of General Snowden. That gentleman
sent for the correspondent at once, and
ordered him to make written statement of
he affair."
Shortly after this row drunken man
uiotuiudu Al thS tSiSSioph
office under the headquarters of the Anal
gamated Association. He was arrested by
the civil authorities, and placed in the
lookup.
Late in the evening the newspaper men
held meeting at which it was decided to
request General Snowden to leave things as
they are, as the reporters are satisfied with
the promises of Burgess McLuckie and q
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-14
SYMPATHY FOR THE MEN

Expr sssed by Letters and in More substan- l.
tial Manner-A Check From EIIw ,od-
No Poverty In Homestead w orlers
Amply Able to Care for Their Own.
Communications of all kinds are pouring
in upon the officers of the Amalgamated
Association at Homestead offering resolu.
tions of hearty sympathy, testimonials in
financial shape, legal advice from lawyers,
sympathy from clergymen and condolences
from women who admire the stand taken.
Hugh O'Donnell, Chairman of the Advisory
Committee, received a half hundred
missives yesterday, and was busy during the
greater part of the evening in properly
asserting them.
The Plate Glass Workers Union, of ELL
wood, Ind. sent a check for $1O4 for the
benefit Of the locked-out men, with letter
from Secretary West, in which admiration
for the position assumed by the Amalga-
mated Association was warmly expressed.
The check was received, and its acknowl-
edgement will be sent to-day. A Virginia
minstrel company petitions the association
to sanction benefit performance for
them. Last night Chairman O'Don-
nell was undecided what steps
he will take regarding the matter,
but it is probable the kindly offer will be
declined until a more pressing time ar
rives. The Coopers' international Union of
Titusville expressed their sympathy and
hearty accord of the method pursued by the
Amalgamated Association. The Little
Miama division OF the Brotherhood of
Locomotive Engineers of Columbus O.; the
International Association of Machinists of
Beardstown, ILL.,; Bakers Local Unions
No. q and ITO. Of Allegheny; Teamsters'
Assembly No. 1917, of Pittsburg, and the
Farmers Alliance of Minnesota sent let
tiers of coincidence or sympathy, and one
nameless individual of Pittsburp, whose
rhythm of thought was marred by a curtail-
ment of his English, sent an alleged poet
lcal inspiration immortalizing the Home
stead strike in unmetered song
Much has been said about the poor and
poverty-strick ones of Homestead, but
thorough search of the entire city has
resulted in another failure to find a real
case OF destitution. The people here are
thrifty and economical, and long experience
in labor towns has taught them the advisa-
bility OF laying aside some of their earnings
for the proverbially rainy day. As a
result the people are living comfortably as
can be expected under the circumstances.
Hugh O'Donnell said last night that the
association was ably prepared to meet the
demands of poorer people, and they could
be furnished with the necessaries of life for
some time to come <'The Amalgamated As
sociation cares for its dependent ones,"
said he, "and are prepared with sufficient
money to meet all requirements at present.
We are not in financial distress nor any,
where near that unfortunate period, and
can cafe for our own."