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Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-06
AMATEUR ATHLETICS.

Some Fine Boxing and Wrestling Ex-
hibftions In Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 5.-The fifth an
nual championship meeting of the
Amateur Athletic union began tonight
at the Academy of Music. A large crowd
was in attendance, and some especially
good boxing and wrestling sport was
witnessed. The feature of the evening
was the defeat of W. S. Stuckey OF the
National Tufnverein OF Newark, N. j.,
who held the middleweight boxing
championship for the past two years, by
Andrew Black of the Philadelphia Anna
teur Swimming club.
All of tonight's events were trial
bouts. The entry list of wrest-
lers was very long, and it
was past midnight when the last trial
was decided.
The wrestling record was broken when
j. X. Land of the Warren Athletic club,
Wilmington, Neb., threw M. Reilly of
Pittsburg; time, 3-5 seconds. This is
the best time on record. The finals will
be decided Saturday night.
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-06
MRS. nuRLrNa.s SUIT.
Che Again Asks an Accounting of th'
Sharon Estate.

She Again ASKS an Accounting OF the
Sharon Estate.
SAN Francisco, Jan. 5.-Mrs. Rurling
filed an action in the superior court
yesterday against the Bank of California
and the trustees and executors of the ee-
state of William Sharon and William
Ralston, deceased, and others, in which
she charges that in February, 1878, the
Montgomery Real Estate company, the
Mission and Pacific wooden mills and
the firm of Geo. p. Kimball & Co. be-
came indebted to the Bank of California
I'm the sum of $3,500,000, the amount
loaned being seven tenthsiof the paid-up
capital of the bank at the time. Ralston,
through another party, purchased the
indebtedness, and it is further charged
that the bank assigned to Ralston, in
trust, the coilaterals and securities in
said indebtedness. Subsequently, on
the death OF Ralston, Sharon was ap-
pointed trustee and took possession, it
is alleged, of all Ralston's property. 1t
is further charged that Ralston and
Sharon used large sums of money be-
longing to the bank in stock epecula-
tions, and that certain large sums are
owing the Ralston estate from the
Sharon trust. 1t is alleged that Sharon
controlled the Bank of California, and
that the directors OF the bank would not
call upon him for an accounting of large
sums due the bank, beth by Rslston
and Sharon, wherefore plaintiff, as a
stockholder in the bank, prays decree
OF the court closing up the Sharon trust,
and an accounting for moneys due the
bank. A complaint covering the same
allegations. made some time ago, was
dismissed by the court, ON the ground
that it was barred by the statute of
limitations.
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-06
JEFFRlEs IN THE TOLLS.
He Is Undoubl edly Responsible for I
Death of Misa YrAa.

He Is Undoubt edIy Responsible for the
Death of Miss Ayres.
SACRAMENTO, Jan. 5.-Amcng the pa
pers in the possession of the officers, il
is stated today, are several letters from
Engineer Jeffries to Miss E. o. Ayrea
the telegraph operator murdered at
Brighton, in which he addressed her
affectionately as his wife. Ex-Sherfi
George McMullen, who was Miss Ayres'
business conidant, says she frequently
told him of Jeffries' brutality to her.
Jeffries' case came up in court today,
but was continued until Saturday. A
switchman named O'Hern, alias Slivers,
confessed today that he went to Brighton
about two weeks ago with Yard Foreman
Starkey to murder Miss Ayres, at JEFF
fries' mitigation. but that they did not
carry out their purpose.
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-06
Entries for the Sub urban.

NEW YORK, Jan. 5.-The entries re-
ceived for the famous handicap, the
Suburban, to run at the course OF the
Coney Island Jockey club, were made
public today, as follows:
Rey del Rey, DIR. Hssbrouck, Leona-
well, Reclare, Tournament, Candelabra,
Victory, Russell, Mary, His High
ness, Yorkville Belle, Banquet, De-
muth, Kingston, Longstreet, Nomad,
Raceland, Tammany, Montana, The
Pepper. Silver Fox, Steve Estes, Two
Bits, Cassius, Pessara, Lowlander, FL
delio, Terrifer, La Tosca, Lamplighter,
Locohatchee, Major Domo, Judge Nor
row, Strathmeath, Charade, Illume.
The futurity for 1895 has already re-
ceived 1923 entries, with California and
England to hear from. The entries will
probably be over 1000.
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-06
ATTORNEY BARNES BRIDE.
San Francisco's Public Attorney W.
nalnI,tna naivnoo

San Francisco's Public Attorney WEEDS
Delphine Deimas.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 5.--Miss Del.
phine Delmas, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. D. Fl. Delmas, was married today
to District Attorney w. S. Barnes
son of General and Mrs. W.
II. L. Barnes. The wedding was at
tended by many prominent families
The nuptials took place at the Delmas
mansion and the ceremony was per.
formed by Rev. William Davis, rector oi
st. Luke's Episcopal church of this
city. MIR. and Mrs. Barnes leave this
evening for Coronado Beach.
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-06
WHO GAVE HIM AWAY ?

Something About Miles' Career in AL
buquerque.
In reference to the recent arrest of
George H. Miles, in New Mexico, on the
charge of killing George W. Miller, an
albuquerque paper Of January 4tb,
says: "When Miles opened the Armiio
house in this city he found positions for
Ed Lewis, Jack Forrest and Jack
Wooley, formerly of Los Angeles, and it
lie said that one of these persons fur
nished the information that led to the
arrest.''
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-06
BOWEN GOT AWAY WITH HIS MAN
An Interesting Pugilistic Event
at New Orleans.
Joe Fielden Shows that He Is Made
of Good Stuff.
He Had Andy Whipped but Unfortu-
nately Broke His Thumb-A Very
Lively Battle of Twenty
four Rounds.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
New ORLEANS, Jan. 5.-Andy Bowen
and Joe Fielden fought before the new
Crescent City Athletic club tonight for
purse of $4,000, $500 of which went to
the loser.
Round 1-Bowen knocked Fielden
down. Clever sparring followed, Fielden
landing well at times.
Second-Fielden land his right on
Bowen's nose and the latter retaliated.
Third-Bowen landed two good blows,
one knocking Fielden down. He arose
Immediately and punched Bowen in the
nose.
Fourth--Bowen was badly distressed.
Fielden smashed him in the face three
times and missed two vicious swings.
Rounds 6, 7 and were hard fought,
both men punching hard. Bowen re-
ceived the largest number of blows.
The latter fought desperately, but with
poor judgment.
Rounds 9, 10, IL, IL, 13-The men
fought fairly hard. Fielden doing most
OF the fighting, Bowen breaking in a
style that was proving very unsatisfac-
tory to his friends and hackers.
Rounds IA, 15 and 16 commenced with
plenty of hitting. Bowen landed some
hard punches.
In the 18th, 18th, 10th and Goth
rounds there was fairly good fighting,
but Fielden complained to his seconds
of his thumb being broken.
Bowen went at his opponent in round
20, knocked him down three times and
nearly put him out, but the gong saved
him.
Round 21-Bowen punched his man
into the ropes several times. Fielden was
dead game; he fell and rose only to be
knocked down as fast as he could get up.
The gong saved him for the next round,
in which he was knocked out with a
punch on the neck. He tried to rise
and his gameness (once questioned) was
now applauded to the echo, and the
fight was awarded to Bowen.
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-06
Greggains and Pritohard.

New YoRK, Jan. 5.-Contrary to gen.
eral belief the proposed match between
Alex Greggains and Ted Pritchard,
Olympic Athletic club of New Orleans,
was not contaminated today. The OBJ
stacle that kept the men from signing
was that the articles of agreement con-
tanned no stipulation relative to what
the losers end would be, nor what ex-
penses were to be allowed.
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-06
SMITH AND DIXON.

Holly VIII Try Conclusions with the
Colored Champion.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 5.-A dispatch
was received from New York yesterday
stating that George Dixon would accept
Solly Smiths challenge, providing
Smiths hackers would bet $4,000 on the
side. A canvass of Smiths friends re-
vealed the fact that he could command
the amount named, and reply was
sent to New York that the money would
be forthcoming. The match is now re-
garded as certainty. 1t will probably
take place at the Coney Island Athletic
club,
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-06
Astonishing Fact.

SUSPECTED BY COMPARATIVELY FEw.--Things
that embody the most truth are frequently
NAV seem one in four have weak or diseased
heart, the early symptoms of which are, shHrt
breath, oppression, faint mt and hnns,fy spells as
len ankles, dropsy, wind in stomach. etc. Levi
Logan, Buchanan, Mich. Inffered from hear, heart
Hsart tjure cured him. "The effects of your
New Heart Cure is wonderful" Mrs Eva
Dresser, McGregor. Ia II This L. fayorite remedy
euarantee. Get the doctors book. New and
6tartlinR Fact, Tree.
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-06
Bay District Races.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 5.--Four and q
half furlongs-Jim R. won, Gypsy Girl
second, Mount Carlos third; time, DO
seconds.
Six furlongs-C Garter B. won, Guada-
lupe second, Folly third; time, 1:l6M.
One mile-Sympathetic's last won,
Esperanza second, Sheridan third; time,
/ :43.
Seven furlongs-Happy Day won,
Regal second, Mabel NJ. third; time,
/ 20.
Five furlongs-St. Croix won, Type
setter second, Mountain Boy third
time, l OH.
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-06
From Newberg.

G. \. Moore g. Co., prominent drug
geste of Newberg, Ore, say: "Since our
customers have become acquainted with
the good qualities of Chamherlain's
Cough Remedy, we sell but little of any
other kind. Chamberlain medicines
all give good satisfaction. For sale by
G. +. Heinzeman, 222 N. Main, druggist.
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-06

TODAY AND SATURDAY we will
slaughter Children's Shoes at prices
that'l sta,tle the most skeptical buyers
on the coast. Don't miss our great un-
matchable bargains in fine footwear or
you'll surely be dollars out of pocket.
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-06
m Vinegar Works,

CaIifornia Vinegar Works,
sb5 banning street, opposite soap factory,
near Alameda and First streets, one half block
from electric light works.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-08-03
Situation ut Bangkok.

Bangkok special: The night passed quiz
city. but the anxiety continues. The
French sunboats passed out OF the Menam
River, and will rendezvous with other ves-
sells off the island of 10 81 Chan. Trade Is
at standstill and no vessels are In the
river. The blockade will extend along the
entire north coast OF the Gulf of Siam. The
general expectation is that early In August
the French fleet will attack Bangkok a.t
land some five thousand men.
The Consuls here have taken measures
for the projection of the residents Of their
respective nationnlities 1t Is admitted
here that the foreign officers in the service
of Siam will probably resign II there is any
fighting with France.
In the reply to the French ultimatum
Siam agreed TO withdraw the posts on the
left bank OF the Mekong River within a
month aud to give satisfaction for the fight
ing that has taken place there. Also to
punish the officials who are responsible for
the hshtlng. and to pay an indemnity to
the families OF those who have been killed.
Siam, however, declined to recognize the
Canibodaa and Anpamite rights on the
recently occupied by the French. that is to
say. latitude Is desrees north, or to con-
sent to the session of the islands below that
point.
The Stamese Government in encouraged
by the events OF the last twenty -four hours
to believe That an understanding will be
reached shortly. The french flag has been
hOisted at kOh ST Chang.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-08-03
Forycrs for Over a Million,

New York special: A Worlds Boston
special says: A huge conspiracy has been
unearthed whereby seventy-three banks
aud b3nking institutions in New England
were victimized. The story is to the effect
that certain employees OF the Northern Pa
cifc Elevator Company of Minnesota issued
81 10000 worth OF forged duplicate certifi-
Gates for grain in storage in country cle-
vators, owned by the concern, where In
spection is not so strict as at terminal ele-
vators. These forged certificates were de-
posted with eastern banks us collateral.
About sse0,O00 was secured in New England
and the balance in New York. Some east.
ern holders Of the paper became suspicious
and an investigation disclosed the true
state of affairs.
Stockholders OF the elevators were dumb
founded, and offers of settlement with the
banks were made and terms of compromise
offered. the company was then rccrgan-
lied us the Lake Superior Elevator Com
pany. 1t is impossible to say exactly what
course the bankers will pursue, as they are
loath to talk. The Northern Pacific Ele-
vator Company is now in tie hands of a re-
ceiver, and the frauds OF its employees have
wiped 1T out OF existence.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-08-03

tcr ana asked for an extension OF time for
the reply to the French ultimatum. The
request was refused, and the siamese Min.
ister was Informed that II not acceded to
IN the time specified France would proceed
at once to enforce Its demands.
slams reply to Frances ultimatum was
handed to Pavie, French Minister resident
In bangkok and telegraphed to the Siamese
Legation here. It's terms render necessary
an exchange OF kilograms between the Le-
cation and Bangkok. Therefore the reply
Will not be given out for several hours.
dispatch from Saigon says: A tele-
gram from stungtreng announces that Capt.
NlileFs, commanding the French
forces at khong, reopened fire upon
the Siamcse on the morning of the
18th Instant, In the course of the engage
ment the French captured Forts Dondua,
ponso, and Donnan, thus combining the en-
emy to Fort Dunsom The last named
stronghold, though protected by series OF
well constructed Notifications, wa, cap
tured on the following day without u loss
to the French, who now occupy the entire
group Of islands. Only the town OF KhonS
remains to be captured. 1t is estimated
that 800 Siamese were killed aud 200
wounded In the last encounter.
Bangkok dispatch says the siamesc
Government, which is nnxiously awaiting
advice from Great Britain, has been in
formed by Lord Roaebery that the British
Government must first receive Lord Duf-
ferin's report on the matter.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-08-03
STOOD A BAD WEEK,
General business Was Fair. Despite the
Numerous Failures.

New York special: X. G. Dun s. Co. S
Weekly Trade Review says: The hardest
week yet has left tie business world still
ab.e to rejoice in the sounduess and
strength disclosed. No banks here or at
other ca tern cities. and no eastern firm
OF large Importance, have gone down, but
numerous banks have failed at tie west.
including some OF high repute and large
business. But through all tho strain the
banks OF New York passed without trouble
and imports of gold have commenced.
From 81. 0.0,CG0 to $4,000 0 in money
has been sent west every day and large
decrease in bank reserves is expected, as
the tire asury has not been disbursing heav-
lily. Chicago reports smaller receipts of
most products. The iobbing trade is fair
ana the retail very satisfactory Wheat is
at the lowest price ever known and loc<l
securities are pressed for sale. Omaha re-
ports n quiet trade and Sioux City good
crop prospects. The jobbing trade is quiet
ut Kansas Oity.
The failures during the past week were
3s6 in the United States, against III last
year, and 23 in Canada, against q last
year. 1t is noteworthy that only three
failures were OF cap pital above 300, 600 each
and cnly ninety mine OF capital over $4,000
each. Over fifty banks stopped during the
week, but nearly all In the west.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-08-03
POWDER HOUSE EXPLOSION.
Two Marksmen Probably Responsible for
an Accident killing Two Men,

an Accident killing Two Men.
Huntington, Ind, special: The powder
mousse mile west OF the city and contain
ing $50 pounds OF dynamite and 600 Of
powder exploded, shaking the entire city,
killing two men and seriously wounding
one.
The report came from the western limits
OF the city, where the powder house is To-
Gated, and though "a mile from the business
portion OF the city, brick buildings ca
reened aud cracked, the assures running
almost half block ia places, from the
sudden shock and vibration Of the earth.
surerstitious citizens rushed terror-strick-
en- from their homes and buildings. VIM
dow glass and chimney pots on a hundred
dwellings and stores ratified and fell.
West OF town a volume Of yeliowish black
was soon noticed and several people were
quickly on the scene. Where the POWDER
house once stood was u hole in the ground
as deep as cellar. Not whole board,
shingle or brick Of the magaziLe house was
to be found.
John Goyley, we'll digger. was found
stunned a block distant. Another block
farther on the people found the mangled
and headess remains OF Hugh Harvey. In
the same neighborhood another msngled
body was picked up 1t was a mass OF
broken flesh without clothiAg save u collar
and a pair Of shoes and is supposed to be
the remains OF Homer Householder.
When Govley came to his ses he said
he remembered seeing the two men in the
vicinity OF the powder house with a tar:et
rifle some time previous, and it is supposed
they had taken a shot ut the building just
In fun. The loss To property IN that part
OF the city has not been estimated. but it is
quite heavy, as at least fifty houses are lit
tie better than ruins,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-08-03
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What Killed the Horses.

Bloomington, ILL.,, special: Since the mys.
terious deaths of seven valuable horses o
few days ago upon a farm of Congressman
b. L. Funk. seven miles from Bloomington
great solicitude has been felt by the own.
ers OF horses in that locality, the fear be,
ing entertained that the horses had beer
killed hy some infectious or contagious dis.
ease, and the farm was boycotted by all
Mr.. Funk sent for State Veterinary Sur.
geon Trombour, who came and has made
careful examination. He reports that the
horses were killed by eating moldy oats
The oats In the bin from which the horse,
are fed were found to be In a solid mass OF
mold and decomposition near The ends ot
the bin, and he believes the poison had
been disseminated through the entire mast
of grain.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-08-03

after his incarceration in the peniten-
tiary. In these he was registered as
Dan Benton. The witnesses Of the
government testified to events which
succeeded each other in perfect rota-
ton, while those Of the defense left a
gap of twenty-nine years. They all
testified to the identity OF the defen-
dant as Bill Newly, but in their de-
scriptions OF how Bill Newly looked
before the war they varied greatly.
The most important witness for the de-
fense was William Cohoon, soldier
and member of Comp any e, Fortieth
Regiment. He became acquainted
with Newly in the army, and on the
4th of April, two days before the bat
tie OF Shiloh, stood guard with him for
twenty-four hours. While on guard
he had conversation with him which
he had never repeated to anybody.
After the temperance Of New
by in 1891, the latter, without anything
having been said to draw him out,
talked about that conversation. The
witness was satisfied defendant was
Newby.
Mrs. Newly, 96 years old, believes
him her son, and two sisters and
brother testify that he is certainly Bill
Newby. Newly, supposed to be dead,
never received his discharge from the
service, and had he established his
claim he would have been entitled to
pay during all these years, amounting
to about So, 900. The extreme penalty
of the law for his ofTense is fifteen years
In the penitentiary. Public sentiment
is divided as to the correctness Of the
verdict and many are bitter in their
denunciation Of the jury.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1893-08-03
!. BILL NEWBY GUILTY.
A Springfield Jury Finds that He Ii " Rick
ETY. Dan" Benton.

ETY. Dan" Benton.
The famous suit, involving an alleged
pension fraud that would swindle the
Government out of $50, 600 or more, has
been decided at Springfield, ILL.,, and
Bill Newby is declared to be "Rickety
Dan" Benton. The case is probably
the most remarkable that has ever
been tried in the United States. The
object Of the trial was to determine
the identity of man who claims to be
Bill" Newly, but who the Govern
ment is sure is Dan" Benton. Benton,
il that Is his name and the jury says
it is--was under criminal Indictment
for personating Newly in order to pro-
cure pension from tho Government.
1t seems that Bill Newby was soldier
who was supposed for twenty-ninc years
to have been killed in battle. A short
time ago the defendant in this trial
put in an application for II pension,
claiming that he was Bill Newly, and
that, instead Of being killed, he had
been badly wounded in the head and
leg and had been taken TO Anderson
vile prison. There he was known as
Crazy Jack" When in course of time
he was released, denented, "rickety"
man, he says he became wanderer
and driftcd about the country for a
quarter of a century, becoming an in
mate of various poor-houses and of the
Tennessee penitentiary. Then his rea-
son partially returned and he came to
realize that he was Bill Newly. He
went out among his old neighbors
and declared himself. He recog-
nized old friends and talked in
such a manner of old times that
he convinced many of them that
he was really old Bill. 1t must be
SO, they urged for nobody but Bill
Ncwby would know things he spoke of.
Some members of the Newly family,
including his old wife, who had long
been drawing pension on his ac-
count, received him as genuine. FL
nally he himself made application for
an original pension and then his trou-
bles commenced. An investigation Of
his case resulted in establishing his
identity to the satisfaction of the gov
ernment officials as "Rickety Dan"
Benton and his arrest, indictment,
trial and conviction followed.
In opening the case this Government
commenced with Dan Benton as child,
after it had shown Bill Newly to be
aaad en-, buried. He is traced from
White County, Illinois, into Tennessee,
where he and his mother were taken
by one Andy Wooten. There Dan
grew up. He was known to the people
of the neighborhood, and so was his
mother Lydia. Finally he was sent to
the penitentiary at Nashville for horse
stealing, and remained there fer twelve
years. He was Dan Benton, the son of
Lydia Benton. and there was no other
pfctensc. Thus it was until 1889,
when he left tho penitentiary.
He was an inmate of many
poorhouses in Tennessee, Ohio, In
diana and Illinois, both before and