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Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-14
THE PANAMA TRIAL.
Charles de Lesseps subjeeted to Further
Interrogation.

Charles de Lesseps subje to Further
Interrogation.
PARIS, Jan. 13.-The Panama trial
was resumed this morning. A number
of witnesses were called to show that
favorable reports made by the canal
company were known to be untrue by
the officials, and that insurmountab BILE
difficulties, known to be 80 by DE Les
seps and others, were brushed aside.
Captain Fraysse, superintendent of the
canal works, said he frequently told
Ferdinand de Lesssps of the difficulties
that were hindering the enterprise.
Etienne Martin, once chief secretary
of the canal company, described his ex
perience while in Office and the scorn he
felt for the methods of the directors.
The unvarnished corruptnese of the con-
tract system, he said, often rendered
him so indignant that be protested to
the board at a meeting against the scan
dalous abuses with which the whole
canal work was honeycombed. Eventu-
ally he resigned rather than sign con-
tracts for machinery and supplies with
French firms whose bids, taken to-
gether, were 2S 100000 francs higher
than bids OF English and Dutch firms.
EVERYBODY in the management of the
company knew this sort OF work was
being done; also that Baron de Reinach
and other financial agents were getting
enormous commissions.
M. Hyeronimus, chief accountant of
the Panama Canal company, was ques-
toned at length by President Perivier,
but his answers were evasive and he in
sisted that he knew nothing of the COM
pany's operations.
M. Reynier, the canal company's
cashier, made statement as to the ex-
penses OF the issues of loans. Careful
questioning as to the names on vouchers
that he signed elected only the reply,
II do not know"
M, Boudard. entrusted with part of
the press fund used by the Panama COM
pany, also had lack of memory.
Charles de Lesseps was called to tes-
tify as to the bonds payable to bearer
issued by the Panama Canal company.
He was white and haggard, his eyes
were bloodshot and he spoke apparently
with difficulty. He explained that OF
some 1000, 900 francs in the bons au
portur, 1000 went to M. Baihus, then
minister of public worke, and 600, 900 to
Cornelius Herr. The rest of the money
was distributed in small amounts among
many. persons whose favor was indis-
peneable to the company.
M. Oberndoefer, the banker, testified
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-14
A QUADRUPLE HANGING.
TIE LAW ExACTs FOUR LIVES FOR
THE TAKING OF ONE.
-Four Negroes Hanged at Charlestown,
Md.-It Came Near Being an Oc-
tuple Observation-Disclosures
of Four Committed.

CHEsTERTowN, Md, Jan. 13.-An IN
usual occurrence, quadruple execu-
ton, which came very near being an
octuple one, took place in Jail here
shortly after noon today. The history
leading up to the tragic end is as fol-
lows: In April last gang of negroes
waylaid DR.. ). H. Hill as he was going
on professional visit, cut his throat
and b eat HE brains out with club.
The murder grew out Of the testimony
OF Hill in case in which another negro
was killed come time before.
Fifteen negroes were arrested for the
crime, but only nine were indicted, and
one Of these Was acquitted. The other
eight were sentenced to death. OF this
number Charles Emery, Henry Hurtt,
Joshua Baynard and Lewis Bay
nard, three of them only 16 years
old, and one only 13, had their
sentences comnuted by the governor to
imprisonment for life, and were secretly
removed by body Of constables at
night to Baltimore for fear the enraged
populace would storm the Jail and
lynch them, which they undoubtedly
would have done.
The remaining four, Fletcher Will
liams, Friaby Comegys, Charles Brooks
aud Moses Brown, were hanged on the
same sCaffold today. Aside from the
fact Of the number, the scenes attend
ing the execution were n no way un.
usual. The negroes had season OF
prayer and praise before hegisning
their march to the scatfold.
As soon as the drop fell 6 shout of ex-
ultation arose from the men who had
crowded into the jsil yard and sur
rounded the scaffold. Fletcher Williams
and Moses Brown died almost without
struggle Brooks and Comegys went
through most appalling contortions.
The latter died from stiangulstion, and
the former's death was due to the dislo-
cation of his neck.
Old farmers who gathered about the
dying men laughed, and some even
cureed the negroes. The men died in
from 10 to Is minutes. The heart of
Williams beat II minutes, although he
acted as though he died first. At 250
the bodies were cut down. placed in
pine cofiins and two express wagons
conveyed them to the potter's field.
After the execution the people quietly
disnersed
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-14
CONDENSED TELEGRAMs.

An emissary of the worlds fair is
going to England with special invita-
ton to tbs prince OF Wales to visit the
fair.
The formal transfer of the San An
tonic and Arkansas Pass railroad to the
Southern Pacific will take place Janu-
ary 23d.
Frank Cushman, brother-in law of
Senator Perkins of Kansas, has been ar
rested at Chattanooga, Tenn, for rob-
bing the mails.
"Count" Won Konsky, in charge OF
the Weekly Volksfreund of Cincinnati,
is missing. His accounts are short
probably $25. 900.
AT Sioux City, Ia D. W. Wood, law
yer, preacher and temperance agitator,
has been convicted of obtaining $17 900
under false pretenses.
The California Jockey club, which was
organized to give 40 days running race
meeting, after one weeks experience has
decided not to continue.
A petition for an increase of pay dur
ing the worlds fair year by Chicsgo's
1000 policemen is being generally signed.
1t is stated that unless granted they will
all strike.
Driven to desperation, the striking
miners at Dortmund, Germany, became
riotous aud had to be dispersed by the
police. A number of them were wound
ed and their leader was arrested.
A hotel keeper of Hrron, s. D., has
written to a priest in New York city,
saying he and his neighbors want car
load OF manageable Irish girls shipped to
Huron. where would-be husbands are
thick as blackberries in July.
The ship Lord Templemore has er-
rived at San Francisco, 202 days from
Liverpool. She wes caught in storm
off the eastern coast of South America,
which lasted 10 days. 1t took her so
days more to get round Cape Horn.
Henry s. Goldman, chief OF landscape
gardening at the worlds fair grounds,
underwent a surgical operation few
on well, when, without warning, he
passed away.
Two more negroes and one white man
were lynched on Thursday in the vi
cinity of Cotton Plant, Ark, for the
murder and cremation of Atkinson and
family on Saturday night. Two negroes
were lynched for. the came crime on
Monday.
Secretary Foster OF the state depart
ment has received dispatch from Min
ister Snowden, at Madrid, conveying the
formal acceptance by the duke of Ber-
wick and Alba, of the request sent him
by the president of the United States,
under the authority of congress, to loan
for the Chicago exposition the precious
relics of Columbus In his possession.
At San Befnardino Eddy Rouse, 10
years Old. dropped blazing stick into
tank containing 5000 gallons of oil used
for running the engine at the San Ber-
nardino laundry. A terrific explosion
followed. Eddy Rouse. Harry Taylor
and Billy Edwards were terribly burned
aud are in critical condition.
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-14
CHARGES AGAINST CARNOT.
Enemies of the President Tell
Ugly Stories.
Evidence Against Guilty Men
Suppressed.
A Boulangist Follower'sICurious Rev.
Citations.
DIR. Herr Summoned Before the Parlia-
mentary Commission-Interes
ing Developments in the
Panama Trial.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
PARIS, Jan. 13.-Iu connection with
the charge that President Oarnot was
well aware of the guilty connection of
men in high places with the Panama
frauds, attention ia called to statement
of Comte CoffareIli, to the effect that
Yves-Guyot told him, when minister,
that he one day saw Constans show the
members of the cabinet council large
packet of documents destined for the
president; that the packet, according
Yves Guyot, contained the names of
persons, rot all OF whom were deputies,
who received money from the Panama
funds.
Carnot's enemies allege he was keep
ing back evidence against the guilty
men, in order to hold it over them when
thereby compel them to support him for
reelection.
A BoULANaIsT's REVELATIONS.
M. Pierre Denis, faithful follower
and defender of General Boulanger to
the last, has some curious revelations"
to make about the Panama scandals.
He intends to publish them. One
extract from the record throws light
on the proceedings at the cabinet coun-
Gil when Rosseau's report on the canal
was read. The utmost secrecy was pre-
served about it. Before opening it the
ministers made sure the ushers who
brought in the lamps had all gone, and
locked the doors carefully behind them.
Then search was made under the tables,
and finally all present gave promises to
keep the report thorough secret.
Nevertheless, misleading extracts from
the report were published.
THE PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY.
Before the parliamentary commission
today the liquidator of the dynamite
company with which Arton was con-
nected told the commission that Arton' y
ability was greatly exaggerated in the
reports purporting to describe him. He
had, however, absconded, leaving q
shortage OF nearly 5000, 900 francs.
M. Tattischeff, the Paris representa-
tive OF the Russian newspaper Novoe
Vremya, will be questioned as to the
identity of the peyee OF check for
500, 600 francs reported to have been
paid to the Novoe Vremya.
1t is rumored that the inquiry in
Baihut's case is ended, but that he will
be next charged before the assizss.
DIR. HERR SUMMONED.
LIE Temps says the examining magis-
trate has summoned Cornelius Herr,
now in London, to testify. If he re-
fuses be will be prosecuted.
la Cocarde processes to have ascer-
tanned the identity OF the ambassador
who received 100000 francs from the
Panama people. His name, says the
journal, begins with NJ, but is neither
Muenater nor Mohrenheim. He repre-
sented power unfriendly to France.
In the course of week or two Cocarde
may publish his name, if meantime it
should not be mentioned at the trial or
in this commission of inquiry.
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-14
INTEREST AT MADRID.
Spanish Monarchists In High G1ee Owe
the Turbulence in France.

Spanish Monsrchists In High G1ee Over
the Turbulence in France.
MADRID, Jan. 13.-The greatest inter
est is exhibited here in the trial of the
Panama canal directors, and in the dis
closures affecting high officials in
France. Seldom have the Spanish mon
archists, in the daily articles in their
press, shown so clearly their antipathy
for the friends of Republicaniem, and
their desire to see an Orleanist restora-
ton in France. In court and aristo-
cratic circles, we'll known friends of the
Orleans family openly say that as far
back as September the Austrian and
Spanish governments and courts were
informed of the coming assault upon the
republic, and knew coalition had been
agreed upon by which Boulangists
would lead the attack, while the Orlean-
lists would provide the necessary funds.
The aim was to bring on crisis and
force President Carnot to resign before
the general election, when the adver-
saiies of the republic hoped to sweep
the country.
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-14
ALL IS QUIET At Topeka.
Governor Lewelling Has Not
Been Assassinated.
A Compromise of the Legisla-
tive Deadlock Probable.
The Populists Realize That Their
Position Is Untenable.
Carlisle Accepts the Treasury Portfolio
in Cleve1and's Cabinet Grover
Seeks Seclusion-Stevenson
at Nashville.

By the Associated Press
KANSAS Cry, Jan. 13-A rumor was
circulated here this evening to the effect
that Governor Llewelling was assassin
ated in Topeka. There is no truth in
the rumor. Everything is quiet in
Topeka.
TOPEKA, Jan. 49, In epirit of con-
ciliation, the Republicans have with
drawn their application, filed yesterday
in the supreme court, for a mandamus
against Secretary of State Osborne. The
Populist leaders have proposed plan for
settling the house squabbles. The propo-
sal comedies the legality Of the Republi-
can organization that the committees
composed Of Populists, Republicans and
Democrats shall be appointed; that no
legislation shall be attempted at frat,
except the creation of a commission to
consider all contest cases, It's findings to
be conclusive, and the house, as con-
stituted by its findings, to decide which
of the presiding officers are official. The
Republicans have not yet accepted, but
a compromise is possible.
DOJu HOunCe luSb dedlu tulo uOIDluk,
apparently more determined than ever
to hold the fort. Several Populists,
convinced that their position is untena-
BILE, made futile attempts to break away
from the radical wing and act
with the Republicans; the pressure
-on them to remain in the ranks WAS too
great. The Republicans insisted that
they would not leave the hall except on
a display of force. Finally at noon
both houses agreed to adjourn until
O'Clock. This was done at a request
from the governor that committee
from each house wait upon him this
afternoon.
The proposition to recognize the Pop.
ulist house came up in the senate ON
appeal from the decision of President
Daniels, who had received Chief Clerk
Rich of the Populiet house. Senator
Scott, Republican, appealed, and the
senate voted to sustain the chair, % to
16 Taylor, Populist. and O'Brien,
Democrat, voted with the Republicans
billiard, Democrat, with the Populists.
Adjourned till 4 p. m.
At 4 O'Clock both houses assem- bled,
but by mutual agreement adjourned un-
| til 8 o'clock tomorrow morning..
| Biddle, state treasurer elect, has been
unable to make good his bonds. The
trouble in the legislature frightened his
| bondsmen 40 that several have with.
drawn. The Republican treasurer,
Slower, who has held ever, re-opens ihe
accounts to-day,
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-14
HOMESTEAD POISONING.

Great Interest Taken in tho Trial of
Dempsey and His Aocomplices.
PTTTsBURG, Jan. 13.--The court was
crowded at the second days trial of
Hugh Dempsey, for completely in the
Homes tead poisoning. Most of the
forenoon session was taken up with the
examin alton of men taken i'll while
working at Homestead, end their ply
sicians. The latter all expressed the
belief that the men had besn n poisoned.
The defense objected to the physicians
testimony. The court said the proceed
ings were somewhat irregular, but if it
could be proved that the defendant was
guilty of furnishing poison, the evidence
would be admissible. The district at
torney said he would show this fact and
the testimony was admitted.
At the afternoon seseiou several wit
nesses testified TO having been seized
with a sudden and severe illness after
eating in the Homestead mill. DR.. II.
S. McGeary, who treated William
IL. Johnston, one of the wit
nessee, stated that arsenical poison
ing alone would produce such marked
symptoms as Jobnston's case presented.
Witness also attended Benjamin Wesv-
er. smother witness whose symptoms, he
aaid, could have been produced only by
come strong irritant poisoning.
DR.. A. P. Fogelman, who attended the
other witnesses, testified that the cases
did not yield to treatment as they
ahould have done; he said the symp-
toms in the diseases could have been
produced by some corrosive poison. On
cross-examination witness said: "Cook-
ing food in large quantities, drinking
water euch as men are not used to, and
climatic changes would tend to produce
q disease similar to that which affected
the men,"
The doctors testified that they were
strongly euspicious that ruan named
Van Wrinkle died Of arsenicsl pois-
oning.
Adjourned till Monday.
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-14

that as member of the guarantee syn
dicate be took shares to the nominal
amount of 6,175,0 900 francs. paying for
them 2 francs and 80 centimes each.
His profits from this source eventually
were / ,200. 600 francs; for suggesting the
lottery scheme, he received some 2,000,-
600 francs. As this proved to be an ex.
cellent operation, he never considered
himself overpaid. He said he received
nothing for his work on the bourse in
the company's interest.
M. Flory testified: "Charles de Les
seps told me be gave Oberndoeffer large
sums to reward him for suggesting the
lottery plan and prevent him from spec
ulating on the bourse against the in
terests of the canal company"
Engineer Pisch of the Commentry
Iron works said the canal company was
struggling constantly against most out
rageous demands OF contractors. De-
spite the opinions of expert engineers
the company usually yielded to the de-
mands.
NJ. Jolly, Panama canal shareholder,
said the newspaper attacks upon the
canal company decided him in 1886 to
sell his shares. He consulted with
Count Ferdinand de Lesseps, who dis
suaded him from doing 30, declaring the
attacks emanated from an English ource
which was not worthy OF credence.
Senator Guyehard, president of the
Suez Canal company, gave testimony
eulogistic both of Count de Lesseps and
ais son Charles.
Charles de Lesseps was recalled and
testified that the checks paid Arthur
Meyer, editor of LIE Gaulois, amounted
to $1,000 francs.
De Lesseps was allowed to make a
statement in rebuttsl of Etienne Mar
tins testimony. IN. Martin knows me
too well," he said, "to say l ever did
anything inimical to the shareholders.
M. Martin declined, however, to mod
lily or withdraw any of his testimony.
The evidence 80 far in the trial is re-
garded as assuring conviction.
The report OF M. Flory, government
accountant, contends that the reeponsi-
bility for the Panama frauds and decep-
tion rests upon the whole board of Pan
anna directors. because having squan-
dered the share capital they concealed
the real situation by false statements, in
order to obtain subscriptions and pro-
tect their own interests.
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-14
BLAINE IN ExrREMIs.
His Doctors Remain In Attendarce All
Night.

hAs DocSors 6emain IN Attendance All
Night.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13.-The sym ptoms
of difficult breathing which caused the
hasty summons of a physician to
Blaine's bedside about midnight did
not develop into anything alarming.
DR.. Hyatt remained till after 5 O'Clock,
to be ready in case cf an emergency, but
none arose. Blaine passed comforta-
BILE night, and there was no notable
change in his condition this morning.
DR.. Johnston, after call this morn
ing, said that Blaine did not appear SO
well. When asked if Blaine had recov-
cred the strength lost from his relapse
last night. Johnston said Blaine did not
have relapse, but simply suffered
difficulty in respiration.
Representatives of the press we're
told this evening that Blaine was about
the same. Drs. Johnston aud HYATT
called about O'Clock, and after remain
ing with the patient quarter of an
hour left. DR.. Johnston eaid Blaine was
laDguid and weak during the day, but
otherwise there was no change in his
condition.
DR.. Johnston will return to the house
between 1 and II and remain the rest
of the night. This indicates that
Blaine's condition is again critical in the
extreme.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14.-At 2 a. m.
there is no sign of change in Blaine's
condition.
So far as known the situation at Mr..
Blaine's house has not changed since
DR.. Johnston's arrival shortly after mid
night. All is quiet at am.
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-14
CARLISLE IN THE CABINET,

He Has Accepted the Treasury Port
folio for a Con sideration.
New York, Jan. Ex-senator Carlisle
has accepted place in Cleveland's cab
met, according to the SUMS Washing.
ton correspondent. He says in spe-
cial to that paper: Before leaving Wash
ington for Kentucky Carlisle mailed let
ter to Cleveland, accepting the secretary
ship of the treasury. 1t is said Carlisle
accepted the portfolio on the condition
that he should have the solid support
of the administration in bis candidacy
for the presidential nomination in 1895
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-14
Respeot for Butler.

Lowe L, Mass, Jan. 13.-The remains
of General Butler arrived this afternoon
and were escorted by Butler Post 6. A.
R., to the generals home. The body
will be given military funeral. 1t viii
lie in state in Huntington hall. The
mills will close Monday, the day of the
funeral, ana business will be suspended.
BosroN, Jan. 13.-The legislature has
adjourned till Tuesday, az mark of
respect to the memory OF General But
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-14
STEVENSON IN NASHVILLE.
Honors Shown the Vice. e-President- Elect
Ia Tennessee.

Ia Tennessee.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, jan. l3.--General
Stevenson devoted the day to public
and social entertainments. At noon the
two houses of the legislature met in ses-
sion to receive General Stevenson. The
distinguished gentleman whom the
representatives assembled to honor ap.
preached the speakers stand, escorted
by General Buchanan, and was presented
to Speaker Davis. Stevenson arose
amid great applause and expressed his
thanks in brief speech. A pleasant
informal reception was then held and
the representatives were presented to
the president Afterwards
Stevenson held a public reception. A
banquet was rendered Stevenson tonight
by the Hermitage club, was one OF the
most successful social events ever given
in Nashville
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-14
Cleveland Seeks seolusion..

LAKEWOOD, N. j., Jan. 13.-President-
elect Cleveland left New YORK at 8 40
p. NJ and arrived here at 5: 10. Cleve-
land was accompanied by Mrs. Cleve-
land, Baby Ruth aud Francis P. Freeman
of this place, an intimate friend OF the
family. Cleveland said be came to
Lakewood for quiet and rest, and would
not be bothered with politicians.
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-14
A Gushor struck Noar Newha,l.

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 13 President Dom
dore of~the Banner Oil company today
received telegrarhic advices from New
hall, this state, that flow Of petroleum
had been encountered at a depth of
about 800 feet. The we'll will produce
about SO barrels OF oil daily.
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-14
Hau.ehola coaa.

In great variety at the w. @. Furrey
company, 169 to l65 North Spring street.
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-14
See the Weir stove,

The Glenwood Grand, at the w. 9. Fur
rey company, 159 to le5 North Spring
street.
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-14

Successful men secure fine tailoring
with pleasing At from III. A. Getz, ll2
Weat Third street.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-03
4 HISTORIC Tree.

There was recently destroyed in De
troit tree made famous as the point
where eliminated the battle Of Bloody
Run, fought in the fall of 1868 between
a big force of Indians under Pontiac and
a handful of British soldiers. After
terrible battle the Britishers were wiped
out. and the old tree bore the marks OF
countless bullets. Many years ago the
old tree began to decay and was finally
cut off so feet from the ground. The
march of improvements made 1t neces-
sa1-v TO remove the body, and its owners
had planned to send it to the Worlds
fair. but the old relic was so rotten that
II fell to pieces.-Exchange.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-03
River Eiplets

The Kit Carson and Lumberboy
passed up.
The Verne Swain was down in the
short trade a usual.
The stage OF water at Rock Island
bridge at noon today was 1920. and
the temperature was 30.
A telegram from La Crosse says
that the rafter, Glenmont, the prop
erty of Dick Van Zandt. of Winona,
vas sunk there Monday morning by
running against the bridge. The
crew all made their escape. and no
lIves,were lost. Capt. John Corners
was in charge of the craft.