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Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-04
BLEW OUT THE GAS.
The Marriage of Couple That Was
Not Consummated.

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, Feb. 3.-Anthony
Brown of Pittston and Miss Harriet
Rutledge of Duryea came to Wilkesbarre
last night and put up at a boarding
house. This morning the landlady dis
covered gas escaping in their room.
When the room was broken into the
woman was dead and the man nearly so.
He may not live. The couple came to
Wilkesbarre to get married. They se-
cured license, but failed to secure an
alderman to perform the ceremony.
They drank heavily the night before,
and it is supposed they blew out the gas
before retiring.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-04
FRANCE AND THE CHURCH.

Ecclesiastical A agitation Against the Re-
public Revived.
BORDEAUX, Feb. 3.-Ecclesiastical agi-
tation against the government was re-
vived today by Father Barbe, who, in a
sermon before large congregation, de-
scribed the government as party of ex-
ecutioners and sectarians who dragged
archbishops before their tribunals.
France, he added, could be saved only
by the restoration of royalty. The
preachers remarks caused sensation
and number of angry protest were
raised. Many left the church.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-04
Connecticut Legislators.

HARTFORD, Ct., Feb. 3.-When the
house met today at l p. M, only ten
members were present-nine Republic
ans and one Democrat. In calling the
house to order, Speaker Page referred to
itas illegally constituted house." After
roll call an adjournment was taken.
The Democrats met at 2 p. M, with
Speaker Callahan in the chair. A tele-
gram from Speaker Bush, of New York,
was read. saying: "Hold the fort !;
bank on the constitution" An adjourn
ment was then taken until tomorrow at
2 d, m.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-04
LEE LUM's PREDICAMENr.
He Can't Enter Canada and America Doe
Not Want Him.


Not Want Him.
FARGO, N. d., Feb. 3.-Lee Lum, a
Chinaman found illegally in this coun-
try four months ago, was arrested at
Grand Forks but discharged by Com
missioner Carroll. He was re-arrest-
ed, tried before Commissioner Spalding
at Fargo, and ordered sent to China.
Judge Thomas has reversed this, and
orders him sent to Canada. In order to
cross the Canadian line $50 must be
paid the Canadian government by some
body. The prisoner has no money, and
the marshal will not pay it. The pris-
oner may stay in Jail for an indefinite
period.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-04
A snIrMArE OF DANA.
Old Jack Stewart of San Diego Dies at
Ana af 41.

Old Jack Stewart of San Diego Dies at
the Age of 81.
SAN DIEGO, Feb. 3.-Old Jack Stewart
who had lived in San Diego sixty years,
died last night at his home in Old
Town, aged 81 years. Jack Stewart was
historical character, as he was one of
the shipmates of Richard Henry Dana,
whose Two Years Before the Mast has
become classic. Stewart came here
with Dana in 1882 as pilot of the ship
Alert, and never left Old Town except
on whaling ships. He married Span
ish woman and leaves six. or seven
children.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-04
Express Train Derailed.

CHICAGO, Feb. 3.-Advices received
here state that train on the Baltimore
and Ohio, which left here last night and
which was made up entirely of United
States express cars, was derailed at
North Baltimore, Ohio, early this morn
ing, and Engineer James Manuel of Gar
rett, Ind, was killed; the fireman and
two express messengers were injured.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-04
JAY aOULD,s VISITOR.

He Carried Three Suspicious Satchels
and Wanted $i,5OO,OO0.
New YORK, Feb. ga crank carrying
three satchels visited the Western Union
building to-day and endeavored to see
Jay Gould. He wanted million and a
half in cash right away, to build new
city at Center Grove, New Jersey. He
clerks feared he had dynamite in his
satchels and were greatly relieved when
he left.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-04
A Fatal Faud.

MILAN, Tenn, Feb. 3.-At Cedar
Grove, community twenty miles east
of here, as the result of feud over the
ownership Of some land, John Parteet
killed. Frank Landon. Sheriff Fussett
and two deputies went in search of Par
teet. In fight which ensued when
they came together, the sheriff and Par
teet were both killed.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-04
Canadian RecIprocity,

OTTAWA, Ont, Feb. 3.--A rumor is
current here that some OF the ministers
will proceed to Washington early next
week to discuss, by appointment, with
the United States authorities the ques-
tion of reciprocity between Canada and
the United States. The ministers de-
cline to say anything on the subject.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-04
A Station Agent Murdered.

PINE BLUFF, Ark, Feb. 3.-W. A. Nc
Kemie, station agent at Wabbaseca, on
the st. Louis and Southwestern road,
was mysteriously murdered at his room
at the depot. 1t is thought the murder
was committed for the purpose of rob-
berry, and that the burglars were scared
away before they could complete their
work
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-04
A British ship Ashore.

LONDON, Feb. 3.-The British ship
River NTH, Captain Jones, from Port
land, Ore, September 30th, for Sligo, is
ashore at Broadhaven on the west coast
of ireland. The ship is leaking SO badly
that her pumps are not able to keep her
free of water.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-04
Emigrants Frozen to Death.

HoT SPRINGS, Ark, Feb. 3.-Two
families, Watkins and McGufey, who
started to Oklahoma from Cedar Glades,
near here, were frozen to death in the
recent blizzard. Their bodies were
found on the prairie near the Arkansas
line.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-04
yellow Fever al santoa.

New York, Feb. s.-The steamer
Cuvier, from Santos and st. Lucia,
which arrived here today, reports that
while in port at Santos six Of her crew
were sent to the hospital with yellow
fever, two Of whom died.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-04
MercifuI Franz Josef.

VIENNA, Feb. 3.-Emperor Francis
josef is reluctant to sign the death war
rants of Frank and Rosalie Schneider,
convicted of numbering and robbing
servant girls. Death sentence will
probably be commuted to imprisonment
for life.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-04
A Gale at Madrid.

MADRID, Feb. ga terrific gale is
blowing in this vicinity. Much prop
erty has already been destroyed, and ten
persons have been seriously injured by
falling debris.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-04
Four Sailors Drowned.

DUBLIN, Feb. 3-A boat containing a
number of sailors belonging to the war
ship Belle Isle, was capsized in the har-
Dor here, and four sailors were drowned.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-04
Dahomey sayages.

PARIS, Feb. 3.--Le Temps has dis
patch from Senegal, saying: The natives
OF Dahomey have ravaged the country
round Popo and captured 5000 slaves.
Trade is at standstill.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-04
Anti-slaxary Act Rstified.

BRussELs, Feb. S:-The anti-slavery
act was ratified by the United States at
the foreign ministry today, in conform
ity with the resolution Of the United
States senate.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-04

Good valuesin Fine Tailoring Perfect
Fit, and large New Stock at 125 w.
Third street,, H. A. Getz.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-06-24
RilIed BY an EIectric Car.

GALVESTON, Tex, June 16.-Yes-
terday evening about 4 O'Clock, 4
young boy. Dennis Luke. whose par
ents reside 1T High Island or Bolivar
Peninsula, was run over and almost
instantly killed by an electric Car at
the crossing of Center and Church
streets. The boy was stealing ride
on the rear step of a horse car and
jumped OF Immediately in front of an
electric Car coming from an opposite
direction on parallel track The
Car knocked him down and the wheels
passed over his body crushing his
abdomen ana injuring him so badly
that ne died in 4 few moments. The
accident was unavoidable
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-06-24

ATLANTA. Tex. June l4.-Physi-
clans came in Monday night having
been called to see John Sullivan, six
miles east of Atlanta, who died Mon
day evening at 3 o'clock. after having
suffered all the agonies OF a genuine
case OF hydrophooia. Mr.. Sullivan
was bitten about six weeks ago by a
small dog. The dog was killed and
little was thought OF the matter until
Wednesday last when symptoms Of
the terrible disease began to develop.
During the paroxysms it required the
united strength Of eight men to keep
him in bed. Frothing at the mouth
and winning like dog were among
the most prominent symptoms. Tho
doctors described the death as most
terrible
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-06-24

PARIS, Tex. June 17.-Minnie
Taylor. the woman so feariulIy
stabbed "Wednesday night is still
alive and may recover. Her assaii-
ant Emma Jones, was arrested by
Deputy Sheriff Stevenson near the
scene OF tho cutting about 1880 yes
terday morning. She had bad cut
on the wrist and was faint from loss
OF blood. She was taken to Jail and
placed in charge OF surgeon. Bill
Hudson, alias 'Sixshooter Bill, is
also in jail, being jointly charged
with Emma Jones with assault to
murder 1t IS claimed that Hudson
would not allow any one to interfere
and the Jones woman cut the Taylor
woman until the latter fell to the
ground fainting from loss OF blood
A man named John Duff, who went
away from the place with Emma
Jones, WAS also arrested for Deing an
aecomplice. He gave bond.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-06-24

PARIS. Tex, June ia horrible
slashing affair, in which one woman
cut another to pieces, took place in
the fat Just north OF the city at Il
o'clock last night Inc women were
Infatuated with the same man. They
lived in adjoining houses. He ap-
peared in the neighborhood and they
both began to devote their attentions to
him. No. seems to have been the best
favored Of The rivals and this angered
No. :, who drew q knife and began to
assault No. l. Five horrible gashes
were the result two on the right one
on the left one across the left breast
and one in the neck. All are ugly
wounds and may prove fatal. Sur
geons are in attendance 10 do all they
can for the terribly mutilated woman.
The house where she Is lying is COW
cred with blood and mas more the ap-
pearance OF a slaughter pen than q
human habhation- No. ,. who did
the cutting. escaped in the woods. but
officers are after her and she will be
in few hours. Her victim
with her terribly gaping wounds
looks rs if she mad Deen assaulted by
Jack the Ripper.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-06-24
A HORRIBLE SCENE,
Another Dallas Policeman Shot Down While
Making an Arrest.
THE MURDERER DEFIES AN ANGRY MOB
The Rope is placed Around His
Neck, But the Officers Pre-
vent Lynching.

DALLAS Tex. June 1S.-Auother
police officer was shot down ana
killed yesterday while in the dis
charge OF MS duty the victim this
time being Officer Riddle and his
slayer P. +. Miller. a shoemaker
The following is the history OF this
killing as detailed by the police and
others Last Thursday evening. Mil
Ter. who conducts his shoe-making
shop near the intersection OF Elm
street and the Trunk railroad, went to
neighbor's and remarked in the
hearing of several: Il will kill the
first $ OF b. of policeman that
attempts to arrest me" He had in,
his arms a negro baby. He was ar
rested a few months ago by Officer
Lamar and Estell on the charge OF
living with the mother of the babe.
A warrant was then issued for the ar
rest of Miller on the charge of swear
ing and carrying fire arms.
On approaching Miller's shop yes
terday morning at about II O'Clock,
Officer Riddle drew his club and OH
Ger Early who was in advance OF hi9k,
drew his sixshooter. As they gqx
front of the door Miller drea~a p
from under his bench and opened a
on Early. firing two shots in rapid
succession Early stumbled back 4
pace and fell on the sidewalk. Miller
then opened fire on Riddle, shooting
him successfully above the left eye
and through the left arm. BY this
time Early had commenced firing
and he discharged two shots.
In ali about eight shots were
fired. two of them by Early.
The interchange Of shots over Miller
retreated to the center OF the room.
swearing that he would kill anybody
VINO approached him. Miller bari
caded his doors, and with two six
shooters. defed the angry crowd
which by this time had assembled.
Some advocated b.rning the murderer
out ana all manner Of absurd propo-
sitiOns were made. but not
until the arrival OF the gal
liant and courageous assistant chief Of
police was the problem solved, who
commanded Miller to surrender. and
upon mis- refusal kicked in the door
and bolted into the room and placed
under arrest the wild-eyed murderer.
Miller was hastened to the
hoodIum wagon through the
angry mob. A lasso was thrown
around his neck by party on horse
back and securely wrapped around
the pommel OF mis- saddle. The
wagon started in one direction and
the morse in another which jerked
Miller TO the ground upon his head.
where he received many kicks
ana ihumps from the crowd before he
was returned to the wagon and has
tened to the jail by the police. A
MOB gathered at the jail. but nothing
was done. In the afternoon dodgers
were thrown broadcast over the city
calling Tor a citizens meeting at $50,
at which hour u tremendous gather
ing assembled and were addressed by
many leading citizens. who succeeded
in convincing the angry crowd that
the proper thing TO do was to allow
the law to take It's course.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-06-24
TO AID THE FAIR.
The WOrld's Fair Committee Of the House
hgrse Upon Plan.
A QUEER TALE TOLD BY A TEXAS NEGRO
A Negro Rape Fiend Murdered In
ArkaBaRs by The Husband of
nm Outraged Wife.

WASHINGTON, June IS. The
Worlds fair committee Of the house
yesterday agreed upon bill providing
for government aid in defraying the
cost Of completing the work Of prepar-
alton for the opening OF the Worlds
fair and making an appropriation for
sundry and other objects connected
with the fair. 1t is proposed that the
government aid in completing the
work by authorizing the recoinage
from uncurrent subsidiary coins now
in the treasury OF 10 600 600 silver
half dollars. to be known as Columbian
half dollars, struck in commemoration
OF the Worlds Columbian exhibition.
When recoined 10. OO0, 600 half dollars
viii be paid out by the secretary of
the treasury upon vouchers properly
certified TO by the exposition authori-
ties. The bill also provides for strik-
ing $4,000 bronze medals commemo-
ratiye of the exhibition and 80. 600
yellum impressions for diplomas. both
medals and diplomas 10 be awarded TO
exhibitors.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-06-24
SENATOR PsFFER's BILL
To Increase the Currency and ProA
Viae fer It's Circulation.

To Encr case the Currency and Proa
viae for It's Circulation.
WASHINGTON. June 1.-The bill
introduced by Mr.. PETER to increase
the currency and provide for circula-
ton, to reduce rates OF interest and TO
establish bureau loans Was taken
from the table anu Mr.. PETER az
dressed the senate in explanation and
advocacy OF It. IL provides for the
appointment by the president OF three
commissioners, to hold Office in Wash
ington. whose duty shall be 20 estaO-
iisn ageneies. one srs1ttis capital Or
eyBry state and at other convenient
places such agency to be known Us
the central loan agency for that state
or territory. Inc business OF these
local agencies shall be to loan money
to the people on a plan OF vel. regu-
lated real estate and loan agencies,
secured b. real estate the loans - be
for not less than one year nor more
than -- years. They are 10 be not
less than Sl50 nor more than $2500 to
any one person or family. There are
no provisions as to the rate of inter
est In order TO provide funds treas
ury notes are to be issued equal IN
amount TO 500 for every dollars worth
of gold and silver coin and bullion
belonging TO the United States.
the bullion 20 be estimated At coinage
value. No barking firm, company or
corporation hereafter 10 receive in
terest at higher rate per annum than
) per cent for Il short time or per
cent for year or longer There Is =
section in the bill providing for loans
lat one-third OF l PEE cent by bureau
loans Tor less than twelve months on
security OF personal property whom
ever any state shall have provided
warehouses for neutrality-suspicious. |
such as cotton, wheat and tobacco !
and for manufactured articles that viii
not deteriorate by storage couple OF
months Much OF NJ. PETERS speech /
was in denunciation OF the usury
which ne said is breaking down the
republic. Tho bill was suggestive /
and helpful aud at least deserved tina
consideration of the senate. Alr /
PETER said he had examined the consti-
tutional question and believed congress
had perfect authority to lend money /
to the people as it mad 10 provide for /
carrying the mail or packages Or de
termining rates which railroads may |
charge FOR carriage OF freight and
At the close Of the
speech the bill went over WITHOUT |
action.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-06-24

yesterday of a bridge in the course Of
construction over Licking river be-
tween Covington and Newport Ky.
Forty-three workmen were on the
structure and as Jar as known only
two escaped unhurt. The others were
either killed or drowned in the water.
The cause surmised was the weaken
ing OF the wooden false work. The
high river washed out the earth about
the supports. A force OF forty-three
men under the direction of Robert and
William Baird. contractors were ems
gagged in putting in place the heavy
iron work on the main span. Sud
denly. without warning, there was
cracking sound OF breaking iimbers
followed by the swaying of the struct-
ure and the headlous plunge OF the
Whole mass With the helpless work
men INFO the muddy water OF Licking
river fifty feet below. Among the
fatalities were the two contractors,
Baird Brothers of Pittsblrg. who
were on the bridge with the men SUI
perinteuding the work at the fatal
moment
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-06-24

GUTHRIE, o. -. juno 1.-THE city
was flooded with circulars last night
warning all white citizens not to en-
ploy negroes under penalty OF BOY
colt. As most OF the negroes prefer
not TO work this will have little effect
toward driving them away Inc
president has ordered the United
States marshal to protect all colored
people in their rights as American
citizens No further trouble IS ap-
pretended.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-06-24

GUIHRIE Ok, LIMO To- .1,,h -
element here has not abated whit
Two attempts have been made within
twelve hours to lynch Holly, and
though unsuccessful the mob seems
determined to accomplish its purpose.
The negro was lodged in jail after a
preliminary examination yesterday af-
ternoon in room in which there was
large guard. A guard of at least
twenty men was stationed around the
jail in order to resist any attempt to
lynch the prisoner. At s:45 last night
the negro Holly WAS taken by the
sherif's wife to the corner of Cleve-
land and Division streets. There the
prisoner entered carriage ana with
an escort OF three deputies was driven
away. Several street fights occurred
during the day owing to the troubles.
A man with rope rode to Philip
Sunfeld's place and said: Boys. we
are going to have him. This was
enough to incite hundred persons 10
rush after the horseman. Arriving
at the Jail they met Officer Bryant
VINO said: Gentlemen, you can't
enter here. The determined attitude
taken by the officer and the large
guard caused the mob to dispense.
At 1925 last night 500 men marched
TO the Jail and demanded the prisoner
The sheriff stated that the prisoner
was not there. but this did not satisfy
the mob and Editor Thompson Of the
News and Mr.. Watson were appointed
committee to search the jail. ms
the committee did and reported that
Holly had been taken away.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-06-24

Fort WORTH. Tex. June IA
gentleman just in from the Panhandle
country brings the most cheering
news concerning the crops. He says
that in Jack county there are 80. 600
acres OF corn planted. and that if no
untoward accident occurs that the
yield in this area will average thirty
to thirty-fye bushels per acre, which
means 81. 600. 600 in that county
alone. There has been won
derful crop of oats, the acreage
being nearly double that OF
last year In cotton there has been =
decided change, however, as there IS
= decrease in acres devoted to this
crop of over % per cent Farmers
are correspondingly happy.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-06-24

NAsHINGToN. June lG.-All the
governments of Europe have either
formally or informally accepted the
invitation issued by the president TO
participate with the United States in
i monetary conference looking to the
more favorable use OF silver money.
The time and place for the conference
has not been settled. On the part OF
the United States il is generally ac-
cepted that H. C. Cannon and Senator
Jones OF Nevada will participate.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-06-24

CHICAGO, H., June IA petition
has been received from 4 numoer Of
Unitarian churches requesting that III.
exposition buildings be kept open on
Sunday. The siguers OF the petition
represent the north Massachusetts
conference and other Christian
churches situated in Massachusetts
and New Hampshire and reques. that
the fair be open Sundays but that il
be silent exhibit with no machinery
rnnuinp
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-06-24

BAY CITY. Mich. June I5.-Mrs,
George Baudry of South Bay City
jumped in the river with her two
children yesterday morning and was
drowned. About o. clock Ms. Bau-
dry arose, aroused George and VIC
toria, the youngest of family OF
five dressed them and started FOR the
river. Arriving there she pushed the
boy into the water and jumped in her
self with the girl in her arms. A
man passing gave the alarm. but too
late The bodies were recovered.
Baudry can not account for the action
of mis- wife.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-06-24

Houston, Tex. June 15.-An acct
dent occurred near the international
and Great Northern depot yesterday
afternoon, which resulted in the death
OF one man and the wounding of an
other. While handling a very heavy
stone some part OF the derrick broke
and it fell on Matt Kelby and J. X.
Nichols They were Immediately
taken in a carriage to So San Jacinto
street where DR.. George Landlord
called upon them and found that Mr.
KelDy had been fatally hurt. The
doctor did all he could but kelby
died at about o'clock in the after
noon. Mr. Nichols is badly injured
but will recover. MIR. Kelby came
here two o. three months ago from
Omaha with Col. Strong. He was
about IS years old and leaves relatives
in Omaha
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-06-24

people OF pnsavory reputation. SO the
police officials say. Recently he got
TO going through the trains, annoying
the passengers. The marshal ordered
the police 10 gather him in. They
we're little afraid that they could
not make a charge OF vagrancy stick.
bnu Mack Elliott one OF the police,
formerly a detective, was quite sure
that the man was carrying a pistol
contrary to law. Accordingly he and
Officer Rankin took in the six-footer,
and sure enough found a regular six
hole bulldog revolver on him. He
was locked up. He closely answers
the only description ever printed OF
the perpetrator of the Denison deeds.
He was only looked upon as a half
crazy fellow, who talked too much.
but was not liable to 40 any harm
whatever
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-06-24
Exconnun1cated.

CLEVELAND. O.. June fG.-Bishor
Horstman TUESDAY evening took d
step which will PROBABLY stop the
turbulence in the Polish parish. St
Stanilous, caused by the recent change
Of priests. De appeared in church II
vesper service. and in a short. vigor-
GUS address eXcomm unicatcd those
VINO had participated in the attack
upon Father Rosanski until they have
publicly repented Of the sin. He
scored the turbulent Poles unmerci-
fully. and they appear now TO be
thoroughly cowed.