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The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1893-02-13
A FIGHT IN ILLINOIS.
Meyer Knocked Out by Lavigne In tn
MentY-Third Ronnd

STREAToR I'LL, Feb. ia match be-
tween Eddie Meyer of this city and
George Lavigne of Saginaw, Mich, was
decided in the old skating rink in Dana,
fifteen miles south OF here. last night be-
fore an audience of 800, and resulted in
Meyer being knocked out in the twenty
third round by a blow on the chin. In
every round there was hot fighting, but
it was anybody's fight up to the twenty
third round. After sparring for short
time Lavigne struck Meyer a heavy right
hand blow over the heart which stunned
him, and followed up with another on the
jaw, knocking Meyer down. He was
counted out. The Sheriff and six depu-
ties started in sleighs to stop the fight,
but failed to reach Dana until after the
fighters had returned to Streator. The
officers say they are going TO prosecute
the principals, hackers and seconds.
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An Underwriting Trust.

NEW YORK, Feb. l2.-The Herald this
morning prints three-column article
which it claims proves that there has re-
Gently been formed among the fire insur-
ance companies doing business in New
York combination known as the Tariff
Association. 1t includes, without excep-
ton, every underwriting company in the
city, and to all intents and purposes it is
trust of the most threatening character.
1t is further stated that British capital is
in control of the combination.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1893-02-13
Putting an Egg in Bottle.

An egg in a bottle is a great curiosity,
and will be a wonderful surprise till the
secret it's accomplis hment is learned.
To do this, soak All egg i'll strong vinegar.
In process of time the shell will soften,
and yet will resist considerable pressure,
so it NAV be extended lengthwise and in
serted in moderately wide-mouthed
bottle. Wash it by pouring cold water
upon it and it will soon resume its for
mer shape and hardness.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1893-02-13
CONGRESSIONAL MATTERS.
Only One Appropriation Bill Has So
Far Become q Law.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.-Only one of
the annual appropriation bills, the army
bill. has become law. and from this
time on until the 4th of March both
houses of Congress will bend every
energy to the completion of the re-
mainder OF important measures. For
this reason it is uncertain whether the
Senate will be able to carry out its pro-
gramme of legislation, short as it is. As
arranged by the Republican caucus, the
Nicaragua Canal bill is unfinished busi-
ness, but must give way to the appropri-
atoms bill and conference reports. Next
on the caucus programme is the omnibus
Statehood bill. The leaders of the House
do not see anything ahead between now
and the 4th of March to cause trouble ex-
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SAD ACCIDENT.

Drowning of n Mother of Two Chill
dren in Oregon.
PORTLAND orr, Feb. 12-Mrs. Cardi-
nell fell into a spring and was drowned
near Cathlamet week ago. Two small
children aged and s, who were with her
at the time, attempted to pull her out,
but failed. They returned home, but
their father being absent, nothing was
known of the drowning until to-day,
when he returned and the children told
him. The children lived for week on
the scant food which was in the house.
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EIGHT BLooDLEss ROUNDS.
Dan Murphy and Jack Kehoe Meet OF
the Colorado Prairie.

DENVER Coll, Feb. IL. - Danny
Murphy and Jack Kehoe, both light
weight pugilists of San Francisco, were
billed for finish fight to-day. They
met on the prairie about two miles north
of Denver and about three hundred people
were brought to the scene of the alleged
battle by special train. Eight bloodless
rounds were gone through, and then the
principals refused to fight further. 1t
was clearly fake. and the crowd.
becoming angry, demanded their money
back or else a finish fight. The manager
refused everything, and threats of vio-
lence were made. The principals and
seconds hurriedly lett the grounds, and
going a distance north took the city
bound train and escaped.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 12.-Dispatches
from Fort Ross were received this after
noon stating that the wrecBing steamer
" mtelaw had gone ashore near the wreck
of the ship Joseph S. Spinney, and was a
total loss. The crew escaped to the shore
aud are now safe at Fort Ross. Tire
Whltelaw was owned by Captain White
law, well-known wrecker. and was sent
up to save what she could from the wreck
OF the Spinney, which went ashore near
Fort Ross on October 18th, while on a
voyage from New York to this port.
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Death of a California Pioneer.

New YORK, Feb. 12.-Oliver Burr Jen-
nings, sixty-eight years old, died sud-
denly at his home on Park avenue to-
day. Mr.. Jennings was born at Fairfield,
Conn. He began his business career in
this city, but went to California in 1919.
Having amassed large fortune there, he
returned to this city in 1862, and in con-
junction with John D. and William
Rockefeller, Brewster and others, estab-
lished the Standard Oil trust. He for
many years was stakeholder and trus-
tee in that association.
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BENICIA, Feb. 12.-Daniel n. Hastings.
a pioneer of this State, and the Oldest
resident of Benicia, died at his home here
Saturday night, after an illness of several
months. Deceased came to California in
the year lS49. He leaves a wife, two sons
and two daughters. He was a native of
Newton, Mass, aged y years.
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Sherman silver Purchase Act.

LAKEWOOD IN. j.. Feb. 12.-Josiah
Quincy, who has been in Washington
looking after silver legislation, came out
from New York to-day on special train
and had long talk with Cleveland and
Don NJ. Dickinson. Quincy left for New
York this evening, and will probably re-
turn to Washington to make final effort
for the repeal of the Sherman Silver Pur-
chase Act at this session of Congress.
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Two Noted Texans Dead.

DENIsoN (Tex.), Feb. 12.-R. C. Collins,
one of the founders of this city and one of
the most extensive real estate owners in
Texas, has just died here of,heart failure.
The news of the death of DR.. j. w.
Holden, another noted pioneer, has also
Just been received.
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Suicide of a County OmcIal.

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 12.-Charles f. Mon
roe, Justice Of the Peace in this city, COM
mitted suicide last evening by blowing
his brains out with a revolver. He had
been respondent, and was suffering much
pain from the stump of his leg which had
been amputated several years ago. He
leaves wife
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1893-02-13
ENCOUNTERED A GALE.
Rough Experience of an Allan
Line Passenger Steamer.
LIVES OF THREE OFFICERS AMI
SEVERAL PASSENGERS LOST.

With the Cessation OF Fr6sts and the
Change to Warm Sunshine on the
Continent Cholera Germs Are Being
Brought Back to Life-Prediction
That the Coming Summer VIII Be
Accompanied by an Epidemic of
the Disease in Europe More Terri
BILE Than the Past Year.
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LIvermore NYlne-Growers,

LIvERMoRE, Feb. u. - The Wine
Growers Association of Livermore met
to-day and passed resolutions deprecating
the action of the Napa wine-growers in
favoring the abolition of the State VIII
cultural Commission, and strongly COM
mandatory CT the work Of that organiza-
ton.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1893-02-13
BLOODY RIOT.
A Row at Christening Which Nav
Result in Many Deaths.

Result IN Many Deaths.
ST. LOUIS NO., Feb. 12.-At 1852
Chouteau avenue tonight there was cele-
bration and christening. All present be-
came involved in riot. Men, women
and children participated, and every con-
ceivable weapon was used. In few
minutes the place like a slaugh-
ter house, the walls and floor
being covered with blood and
even the ceiling bearing lis
quota OF blood stains. A wagonload of
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The San Lnnn,s Return.

SAN Francisco. Feb. 12.-The steamer
to search for the missing City of Picking,
returned to-day. OF course the hunt was
fruitiess, the Peking having arrived on
Monday. The San Juan was out about
Go miles, taking zigzag course.
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Three Skaters Drownaa.

BosToN, Feb. 12.-Three unknown per-
sons, supposed to be two young men and
a boy, were drowned to-day in Mystic
River, near the foot of Baldwin street,
while skating
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Typhus Fever In New Yor,,.

New YORK, Feb. 13.-The official record
of the typhus fever visitation since the
Both of last November tonight was 27l
cases, 80 deaths, 81 discharges, 20 patients
on North Brother Island and 62 "sus-
poets" in quarantine, and three patients
quarantined in their homes in the CITY.
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Opposed to Lynch LAW.

NEW YORK, Feb. l2-The colored citi-
zens of this city have started movement
in opposition to lynch law, and they in
tend to form branches in all large cities
for the purpose of arousing public senti-
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1893-02-13
DELAYED Trains Arrive.

SAN Francisco, Feb. 12.-Trains from
the south that were delayed by floods at
Bakersfield and other places, arrived in
the city to-day.
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FROZEN WATERS.
Field of Ice Three Miles Long in the
Delaware River.

TRENTON On. J.), Feb. 1.-THE Della
ware is again higher tonight, and fur
Their damage to property is feared. There
is talk of using dynamite to shatter the
high, solid cakes, which form field of
ice fully three miles long. The gorge at
Perriwig Bar is thirty feet high. The
lowlands below Trenton are completely
submerged. Water invaded every mill
along the river this afternoon, and none
of them will open for business tomorrow.
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a Golden JubIIee.

BAY ST. LOUIS (Miss.), Feb. 12.-The
Stanlslaus College at Bay st. Louis wore
bright holiday attire to-day, the occa-
sion being the celebration of the Golden
Jubilee of Rev. Brother Athanasius,
principal of the Brothers of the Sacred
Heart kilograms and letters from dis
tinguished friends were read, as was also
richly illumined address of felicitation
from schools throughout the country.
The Papal blessing was received and be-
slowed upon the jubilarian by Bishop
Heslin,
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May Build Another Dynamite Crnlser

--S A I~hSsAASA DS iithlAIo NEulSers
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.-The successful
result of the tests of the Vesuvius may re-
suit in the addition of another vessel of
the same class 10 the navy. The naval
appropriation bill of March ., 1889,
authorized the construction of vessel
similar to the Vesuvius, provided she
stood satisfactory official tests. 1t is
claimed that the experiments with the
Vesuvius will enable the Navy Depart
ment to greatly improve on the new yes
sci should it be built
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DISASTROUS NINE ACCIDENT.
Six Men Killed and Six Others In
jured.

VILLA GROVE Coli, Feb. 12-This
morning slide occurred in the wall rock
of one of the tunnels at the Orient mines
of the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company.
Six men were killed and six others in
jured. The killed are: James H. Nor
gan, Hugh Connolly, Mike Novak, Ed
Johnson, Ed Carter and L. II. j. Breen
The wounded are: Joe Murphy, Tom
Walsh, Ben Malnox. Mat Kochner, John
Dolphin and James Smith.
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More Shakes at Zan1e.

ATHENS, Feb. 12.-Zante was shaken
to-day by several earthquakes, and the
panic among the inhabitants is increas-
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1893-02-13
COAST CHRONICLES.
A Wrecking Steamer Goes Ashore
Off the California Coast.
THE VESSEL A TOTAL LOSS-TaE
GREW REACH LAND SAFELY.

A San Diego Justice of the Peace Conn
mits Suicide, Blowing His Brains
Out With Pistol-Peter jackson
issues an Ultimatum to James j.
Corbett-sad Case of Drowning Near
Cathamet, Oregon.
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Death of a Prominent CanitnIts,

I1C<ttIr OF Ts 4 OIIIII-otIu OtafJ-u.tIIsLs
CINCINNATI, Feb. 12.-Henry Lewis, a
prominent capitalist, died here this morn
ing at the Burnet House, in his 9th year.
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Large Smelling Works.

DURANGO (Mexico), Feb. 1.-THE work
of construction of one of the largest smelt-
ing plants in Mexico was begun at Pc
drixna, on the line of the Mexican Inter
national Railroad, north of here. The
promoters of the enterprise are c. P.
Huntington, President of the Southern
Pacific Company, and the Omaha and
Grant Smelling Company of Omaha and
Denver.
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Pardon of Count De Lesseps Demanded.
PARIS, Feb. 12.-Men of all parties de-
mand the pardon of Ferdinand de Les
seps, whose condemnation produced the
worst possible effect, even among the
poorer classes
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CLEVELAND'S INAUGURATION.
Applications for a Place in Line
From Many States.
1T WILL PROBABLY SURPASS ALL
ITS PREDECESSORS.

Legislation In Congress Progressing
Very Slowly-Only One of the An
nual Appropriation Bills So Far
Has Become a Law-Senator Sher-
man Explains the Legislation Sought
to be Accomplished by his Bond
Issue Resolution.
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WRECKED BY DYNAMITE,
A Spanish City Blown Up by Terrific Ex
DlOSlOn Of Giant Powder.

MADRID, Nov. AT the city of SAINT
Ander, capital of province of that name
and situated little over 200 miles from
this city, terrific explosion Of dyna-
mite occurred last night which killed
the governor of the province and a
large number of people including sew
eral of the leading citizens and which
also set fire to the city and caused i'm
mense damage on all sides.
The steamship Volo, British, of SO
tons, which reached SAINT Ander from
Cardiff, caught fire yesterday evening.
The officials OF the city seem to have
been unaware that the NOlo was loaded
with dynamite, for they sent all the fire
department to the scene, the governor
of the province, the chief municipal
officers and many of the leading citi-
zens of the town experimenting the eff
forts to subdue the fire on board the
VOlo.
Suddenly there were cries of alarm
from those working about the Folo and
the alarming news spread with rapidity
that the ship was loaded with dyna-
mite and that the flames were rapidly
approaching the terrible cargo. Before
the crowd had time to rush backward
there was a dull roar followed by fear
full burst of flame and a deafening eX
plosion which blew the quay into trag
ments, set fire to q number Of adjacent
houses and which smashed the windows
in every house for miles around.
The most alarming reports were cir
culated as to the loss of life caused by
the explosion. Some Of them had it
that hundreds of lives were lost and
others claimed that only fifty were
l.
The explosion in any case shook the
whole city and did an enormous amount
of damage. Many citizens were killed
including several representatives of
the municipal and provincial gov
ernment who were watching the
efforts of tire tiremen and others to ex-
tinguish the fire. Among the prominent
people believed to have been blown to
atoms by the explosion is the governor
Of the province who was last seen in
the front rank of these fighting the fire.
Many others, who were upon the Warf q
moment before the dynamite blew the
ship and warf into splinters, are miss
ing.
The inhabitants were so dazed by the
explosion and by the rapid spread of
the flames from house to house that for
a long time afterwards they appeared to
have been utterly unable to make any
attempt to check further spread of the
fire, which as thee dispatches
were sent from the village was
still eating house after house
and threatening the destruction
Of the entire city. All towns III the
neighborhood of SAINT Ander have sent
their fire engines to the scene and
strong and combined effort is being
made to save the property.
The town of SAINT Ander is situated on
a headland and has large port in the
Bay Of Biscay; it is the terminus Of d
railway from Madrid
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-11-08
SESSION IS AT AN END.
Work of House and Senate Concluded Friday
Aftnrn00n.

WASHINGTON, ID. g., Nov. 3.-The ex-
traordinary session of the Fiftythird
Congress came to an end at 3 o'clock
this afternoon. The resolution fixing
that hour for the final dissolution, which
was adopted yesterday by the House,
passed the Senate this morning.
There was the usual rush and crowd
ing Of bills and conference reports in
the legislative chute of the House to-day
that always marks the closing hours of
q session of Congress. Immediately
after the reading Of the journal the Sen
ate amendments to the bill permitting
the sale of Worlds Fair exhibits in this
country upon payment of so per cent.
of the duties to which they were sub
ject were non-concurred in and
the bill was sent to further conference.
At 1906 the clerk of the Senate an
nOunced to the House that the resolu-
ton providing for final adjournment at
8 o'clock was agreed to. AS soon as the
announcement was made, on motion of
Judge Holman, the House passed
a joint resolution instructing the
Speaker to appoint committee Of
three to join a similar committee Of the
Senate to wait on the President and
inform him if he had no further COM
munications to make, Congress was
ready to adjourn. The Speaker
appointed Messrs. Holman of Indiana;
Turner, of Georgia and Dingley of
Maine.
After the adoption of the adjournment
resolution by the Senate, Mr.. McPher-
son, of New Jersey, offered the usual
resolution, which was agreed to, for a
committee of two senators to join a sim
liar committee Of the House to wait
upon the President and inform him that
Congress was ready to adjourn and to
inquire if he had any further cOmmuni-
cation to make to it. Mr.. Ransom, Of
North Carolina, and Mr.. Cullom Of
Illinois, were appointed as the COM
mittee, and then, at l o'clock, upon the
motion Of Mr.. Butler, the Senate pro-
ceeded to the consideration of executive
business.
At 2:35 P. NJ. Judge Holman, Gov.
Dingley and Judge Turner, the commit
tee appointed to wait upon the Presi-
dent, marched down the aisle and an
nOunced that the President had moth
ing further to communicate, and at
P. NJ. the House adjourned sine die. At
3:O6 P. NJ, the Senate clock having been
turned back six minutes, the Senate
also adjourned.
The adjournment of the two houses
at 3 p. NJ. defeated the deficiency bill
and other measures which were pend
inc in thp two bO6inS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-11-08
THREE MURDEROUS CRANKS.
Men Arrested at PIttSburg Who Were
Bent on Human 8aughter.

PITTsBURG, Pa, Nov. 3.-The police
are having no end of trouble with
cranks who threaten to take human life.
Three are now locked up in the central
station and the police are on the look
out for five others who have been
writing threatening letters.
Of the three under arrest, ". n.
Bates, q travelling agent, is tie most
desperate. He was recently discharged
from his position, and since then his
former employer has been annoyed by
letters threatening death if he is not re-
instated. When arrested, Bates had a
large pistol and a bIackthOrn cane. He
said he had been driven to desperate
methods because he had no work.
The second crank is a newspaper
man who gave the name of Mike
O'Brien. He went to the Times office
and when refused the position Of editor,
pulled out a pistol and threatened to
clean out the office. He was arrested
before he die any damage.
John McGarvy, the third crank gave
himself up, saying he was out Of work
and starving and he was afraid he would
kill someone
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-11-08
INVITED THE PRESIDENT.
Mr.. Cleveland Asked to Attend the Augusta
Exposition.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. 3.-President
Cleveland this morning received the
delegation now in the city from Au-
gusta, Ca, who came here to invite the
President and Mrs. Cleveland and
the members of the cabinet
to attend the Augusta exposition
and state fair which Will be
open from the 14th of November to the
18th Of December. Col. Patrick Walsh,
of the Augusta Chronicle, made the
principal speech, and was supplement-
ed by brief talks from Speak
er Crisp and Representative Turn
er. When Mr.. Walsh had con-
Guided the President expressed
his appreciation of the invitation. He
reminded the delegation, however, that
at this time he was a very busy man.
Every President usually required a
month or two to prepare his message to
Congress, and his would have to be
ready by the 9th of December.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-11-08
PRENDERGAST IN COURT.
Mayor HarrisOn'S Slayer Enters Plea of
Not Guilty.

CHICAGO, H., Nov. 2.-Patrick Eu-
gene James Prendergast, the murderer
of Mayor Harrison, was arraigned in
Judge Horizons court to-day. The
courtroom was crowded, and when the
prisoner was led in by the jaiIor
the spectators jumped to their feet.
The action terrified Prendergast, and
with blanched face he crouched close to
the officers. He could scarcely stand
and had to be assisted to his seat.
When the Indictment was read, Prem
dergast responded neryously, "Not
guilty"
Have you an attorney" asked the
Judge.
"No; but [ expect to get one," re-
sponded the prisoner family.
The Judge then announced that the
case would be continued to give Prem
dergast an opportunity to secure coun-
sci, and the assassin was led trembling
back to his cell. The prisoner had evil
IDENTITY intended to make a speech in
the courtroom, but his fear of mob
violence reduced him to a state of alb
ject terror and he seemed glad to get
back to iall.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-11-08
ROBBED A TRAIN.
Seven Men Kill the Conductor ard Loot,
the Express Car.

LITTLE Rock, Ark, Nov. 4-Fast ex--
press train No. 81 Of the ST. Louis, Iron
Mountain & Southern, knows as the.
Cannon Ball." due here at 2:10 A. NJ,
was held up and robbed by seven
masked men at Oiphant, Ark, seven
miles north Of Newport, at 10 o'clock
last night. Passenger Conductor J. P
McNally was shot and killed while try
ing to protect his train.
When train 81 stopped at the station.
two men jumped on the engine and
pointing revOlvers at the engineer and
fremen ordered them to keep still,
threatening to blow their brains out if
they moved muscle. The other five.
men surrounded the express car, the
door of which Wds open, and at once,
began firing a wicked fusilade from
their revOlvers. Conductor j. p Nc
Nally drew his revolver and returned
the robbers fire, but before he had
succeeded in Wounding any Of them, he
was shot and killed. The robbers then
entered the express car, overpOwered
the messenger, and looted the car.
Leaving two men to guard the
trainmen, the other robbers pro-
ceeded to rob the passengers. They
entered the coaches and sleepers, and
at the point of a revolver, relieved all
the passengers Of their valuables They
then left with parting volIey, taking
northerly direction. A telegram was at
once sent to the sheriffat Newport, who
formed a posse and started in pursuit
An engine was dispatched to Augusta
for bloodhounds. kilograms were
quickly sent to Little Rock for assistance
and special train left about l A. NJ.
carrying posse Of officers and a pack
of blOodhounds.