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The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1893-03-01
SHOT ON THE STREET.
Attempt to Assassinate John w.
Mackay, the Bonanza King.
Shot at from Bshind whIle Walking Along
the Streets OF San Franoisco-The
Wound Not Considered Fatal
~ The Assassin Turns tho Pis-
tol Upon Himself and
HG WIN Die.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 25 THE life Of
John w. Mackayy the Bonanza King,
was attempted yesterday by w. c. Rip
pley, an old man who was undoubtedly
insane, and who, after attempting Mr..
Mackay's assassination. turned the
weapon upon himself and inflicted a
mortal wound. Two men, one of them
an old man, were seen walking along
Lick alley passage through to the Lick
house. Those who noticed the two men
paid no particular attention to them un-
til suddenly two shots in rapid success.
sion were fred, and the man who had
fred them, the older, was seen to fall
The other, who seemed TO be wounded,
was at once helped into buggy and
driven rapidly away, while the other
lay bleeding and unconscious on the
street An immense crowd at once as
sembled and the police soon arrived.
The patrol wagon was called and the
wounded man was hurried to the hos
pital, where the doctor found the bull
let had penetrated about the heart and
had passed through the back from
nder the skin of which it was ex-
tracted. At the time Of the operation,
he man was unconscious and his
wound was pronounced fatal
When Mr.. Mackay reached his room
at the hotel he removed his garments
without assistance and awaited for a
physician. DR. Keeney and DR.. John
f. Morse arrived about the same time.
After brief examination they stated
that the wound was not fatal. The
bullet had entered under the right
shoulder blade and glanced toward tho
right. II was suggested that the physi-
clans should delay probing for the bull
let until Mr. Mackay became more COM
posed, but the wounded man insisted
that the operation should be proceeded
with Immediately. Soon after o'clock
the physicians extracted the bullet DR..
Morse said that the wound was not
necessarily fatal but that his patient
was by no means out Of danger; he
added that in case Of gun-shot wounds
there was always fear Of blood poison.
ing or lock-jaw When closely ques-
toned DR.. Morse said that It was too
soon after extraction to foretell the ter.
mination Of the wound, but that Mr..
Maclsay was resting quietly.
Shortly before o'clock DIR. August
A. Drossell called at the receiving hos
pital and fully identified the dying man
as W. C. Ripley He said: 81 knew
RIPLEY very well. He was born in
Cincinnati, O., and leaves wife and
family there. At one time no was
worth over 100000 and made about
$780, on the comstock. He came to
San Francisco and began gambling in
stocks. His money soon began to 60
and then he opened cash grocery
store. That venture failed and about two
years ago he was running Q bar and
dining room on u coasting Nteamer
At late hour last night Mackay's
condition was unchanged and his ply
sicians thought he would recover.
Rippley was still alive, but unconscious
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1893-03-01

THE vesuvius mill Of Moorehead a
Co at Sharpsburg, Pa, on the sSd was
shut down indefinitely and all Of the
workmen discharged Between 800 and
600 men are thrown out Of employment
! Ar Pierre, s. D., on the oath Gov
Sheldon signed the worlds fair bill and
Immediately appointed nine ladies az
women commissioners They were all
confirmed by the senate.
BUsINEss failures during the seven
days ended February "a, number for the
United States 1893, Canada 81, total $50.
as compared with 1888 the previous week
and 270 for the corresponding week Of
last year.
LEWIS REDwINE, the defaulting cash
Ter of the Gate City National bank, who
absconded recently with some 800, 900,
was caught on the Gath at Atlanta, Ga.
He refused to talk and had no money
with him.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1893-03-01
CholOrine in PENNSYLVANIA.

Swickly, Penn. We had an epidemic
Of chlorine, as our physicians called Il, in
this place lately and | made great hit
with Chamberlain's collie, Cholera and
DiarrhGa Remedy. sold -four dozen bot
tiles Of II in one week and have since sold
nearly a gross. THIS remedy did the
work and was big advertisement for me.
Several p rsons who had been troubled
with diarrhoea for two or three weeks
were cured by few doses Of this medi.
cine-P, p. Knapp, Pr. g. % and 30
cent bottles for sale by +. d. Felt.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1893-03-01

PROVIDENCE, r. l., Feb 95.-The
schooner Isaac Campbell, of Boston,
with coal for this port from Baltimore,
arrived here Thursday afternoon. The
captain'reports that on Monday morn
ing, while of Hogg island, q squall
struck the vessel with terrible force
and it was found necessary TO shorten
sail and lay TO- While occupied In
furling the jib, Mate Charles Olson,
agel 80, Of Boston, and seaman George
Lawrence, n native Of Bangor. Me-. and
two other seamen were swept over
board and Olson and Lawrence were
drowned, the other seamen being
thrown back ON the vessel by heavy
aaa
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1893-03-01
DOMESTIC.

AT Chicago, on the Esd, one hundred
electric linemen at the worlds fair
grounds in the employ of the exposition
company, went on strike because their
demands for an increase Of fifty cents a
day in wages and time and half for
overtime and double time for Sunday
work was not acceded TO.
The funeral of Gen. Beauregard, held
at New Orleans on the Esd, was one OF
the largest and most imposing ever wit
messed in that city. The exchanges
clesed as mark of respect to the de-
ceased general and business in the
courts and other public Offices was sus.
pended.
RUFUS HATCH, formerly prominent
Wall Street man, eX-president Of the
Pacific Mail and closely connected with
the Panama Railroad Company, died at
his home in spuyten Duyvil, New York,
on the esd, aged Sc years
AT Grayling, Mich, on the 23d, Charles
M. Jackson, eX-treasurer of Crawford
county, that state, was arrested on the
charge Of embezzlement OF county
funds during his term of Office. The
shortage amounts TO over $4,000.
AT Peoria, Ill, on the esd, attach
ments 10 the amount Of SIC, 900 and over
were filed against the Sylvan Remedy
Company.
A JOINT resolution providing for the
appointment Of u committee OF three 10
investigate alleged illegal operations OF
the whisky trust was adopted in both
branches Of the Illinois Legislature on
the 23d
Az the closing session Of the National
School Superintendents' association In
Boston on the 23d, the following officers
were elected: President DIR. L. d.
Kiehl, OF Minnesota; vice president
WarreE Easton, Of New Orleans; secre-
tary, +. Trendley, of Youngstown, O.;
also committee of fourteen on plan of
organization of study and of super
vision Of city schools with William IL
Maxwell, Of .rooklyn, chairnan.
AT a meeting OF clothing manufao-
turers In New York City on the cath
there were present most of the manu-
tacturers of New York, representing
$4,000, 900 Of capital invested In the
business A permanent organization
was effected and IL was intimated that
steps will soon be taken to dis-unionize
many Of tho factories
Ex-BASKER ROoKAFELLow was ar
rested at Wilkesbarre, Pa, on the 24th.
on warrants sworn out by number Of
creditors OF the defunct bank. He was
released on bail
SHERIVF MORTON, Of Queens county,
N. Y, reported on the oath that six
new cases of typhus fever had been
discovered among the prisoners In the
Long Island City Jail
In the criminal court at Nashville,
Tenn, on the Gath Harvey Weakly fell
dead In the with ess stand. When asked
II he had killed the victim, Weakly said
he hoped God would strike him dead n
he had. Hardly had he spo ken when
he fell dead.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1893-03-01
Rhenmatlsm Qnickly Cnred.

Three days IS very short time in which
to cure bad case Of rheumatism; but It
can be done, II the proper treatment is
adopted, MS will be seen by the following
from james Lambert. of New Brunswick,
H.: 81 was badly afflicted with rheuma-
tism In the hips ana legs, when bought
n bottle Of Chamberlain's Pain Balm. II
cured me in three days. am all right
today; and would insist on every one who
Is afflicted with that terrible disease to
use Chamberlain's Pain Balm and get
well at once" so cent bottles for sale Ivy
L. ID. Felt,
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1893-03-01
Raal Estate Rnnm

Attracts the attention of every property
holder In this city. But when Dr. Frank.
lin Miles, the eminent Indiana specllist
claims that heart disease is curable and
proves 1t by thousands of testimonials
OF wonderful cures by his New Heart
Cure, 1t attracts the attention of the
millions suffering with short breath,
palpitatlon, irregular pulse, wind In
stomach, pain In side or shoulder
smothering spells, fainting, dropsy, etc
A. F. Davis, Silver Creek, Neb., by us.
ing four bottles of DIR. Miles New Heart
Cure, was completely cured after IL
years suffering from heart disease.
This new remedy is sold by e. W,
Adams. Books free. s
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1893-03-01
Financially Embarrassed. .

A large,manufacturer, whose affairs
were very much embarrassed. and who
was overworked and broken down with
nervous exhaustation, went to cele-
brated specialist. He was told that the
only thing needed was to be relieved OF
care and worry and have change OF
thought. This doctor was more consid.
crate of his patients health than of his
financial circumstances. He ought to
have advised him to use Dr.Mile's Res
torative Neryine, the best remedy for
nervous prostration, sleeplessness, dz-
illness, headache, i'll effects of spirits,
tobacco, coffee, opium, etc. Thousands
testify to cures. Book and trial bottle
free at Il. W. Adams. 5
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1893-03-01
PERSONAL ANp POLITICAL.

The president sent to the senate ON
the 2Sd the following nominations: j.
&. Cochran, Of Nebraska, to be consul
Of the United States at San Salvador; R.
r. Lowell, Utah, judge of probate In
the county Of San Pete, in the territory
OF Utah; Henry w. Raymond, New
York, examiner Of claims for the de-
partment Of state.
Mrs. MARY MARSHALL DEMTTKIEwIcz,
the wife of Count Eugene DeMitkie wicz,
died at Washington few days ago,
after a long illness She was the grand
daughter of Chief Justice John Marshall
THE divorce bill, requiring six months
residence in all cases. and one year
where personal service cannot be had,
is now law in South Dakota.
Miss INA S. TABER, engrossing clerk
OF the Ohio senate, died at Bowling
Green, O., on the cath from peritonitis
after four weeks illness.
AT the closing meeting Of the Daugh-
ters of the Revolution in Washington
on the Gath, Mrs. Stevenson, the wife
of the vice-president elect, was elected
president general and Mrs. H. v. Boyn-
ton, the present incumbent, was re-
elected vice president in charge of
organization.
AT Detroit, Mich, on the Gath Henry
7. Thurber, one Of the law partners of
Don M. Dickinson, received telegram
offering him the private secretaryship
to President-elect Cleveland. He de-
cided to accept the appointment
OK the oath Gov. Pattison appointed
Judge Heydrick, of Franklin, Pa, to
the vacancy on the supreme bench
caused by the resignation of Chief JUS
tice Paxson, to accept the Reading rail-
road receivership.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1893-03-01
A Little Girls Experience In a
Lighthouse.

Mr.. and Mrs, Loren Trescoit are
keepers of the Gov. Lighthouse at Sand
Beach, Mich, and are blessed with a
daughter, four years old. Last April
she was taken down with Measles, fol.
lowed with dreadful Cough and turn
Ing into fever. Doctors at home and
at Detroit treated her, but in vain, she
grew worse rapidly, until she was a
mere "handful OF bones. Then she
tried DR.. Kings New Discovery and
after the use OF two and halt bottles
was completely cured. They say DR..
Kings New Discovery is worth its
weight IN gold, yet you may get trial
bottle free at F. d. Felt's drug store. 6
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1893-03-01

WASHINGTON, Feb 9S--The United
States ministers abroad are beginning
to send in their resignations SO that
President Cleveland may be unembar-
reSsed in filing their places by new ap-
pointments should he foel so dispossd.
Several designations have already been
placed On hle OF the state department
and on or before March 4 Il is probable
that nearly all win be on hand. II has
been the prnctice since the foundation
Of the government for United States
ministers abroad TO place their resiRna-
lions In the hands Of an incoming sd-
mlnistrutiou.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1893-03-01
Krause's Headache Capsulcs-warrant
$500 Reward.

for any trace of Antipyrine, Morphine
Chloral OF any other injurious compound
In krause's Headache Capsules. 25 cts.
Krause's Headache Capsules are more
pleasant and convenient TO take than DOW
ders, waters, elixirs, etc.
Kranse's Headache Capsules, unlike
many remedies, are perfectly harmless
They contain no injurious substance, ahd
will stop any kind Of headache, will pre-
vent headaches caused by over indulgenc'
In food or drink late at night. Price 25 c,s
Williamsburg, ohlp, Oct. Z, 1891.
! Norman Lichty Mig Co., Des Moines
Iowa.
Gentlemen II can positively soy that
Krauses Headache Capsules, are the hest
headache c1re | ever handled, and have
a dozen different kinds. Respectfully,
@ LIB. WALKER.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1893-03-01
Strength and Health.

II you are not feeling strong and
healthy, try Electric Bltters. If la
grippe has left you weak and weary,
use Electric Bitters. This remedy acts
directly on liver, stomach and kidneys,
gently aiding those organs to perform
their functions. II you are afflicted
with sick headache, you will find speedy
and permanent relief by taking Electric
Bitters. One trial will convince you
that this is the remedy you need. Large
bottles only SOC at F. d. Felt's drug
store. q
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1893-03-01
Mothers Recommendation.

We are acquainted with mothers in
Centerville who would not be without
Chambelain's Cough Remedy in the house
Tor good many times its cost, and are
recommending it every day. From per.
sonal experience we can say that IL has
broken up bad colds for our children
Centerville, South Dakota, Citizen. 80
cent bottles for sale by +. d. Felt,
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1893-03-01
Miles Nerve q Liver piIls

Act on new prIncIple-regulatInp
the liver, stomach and bowels through
the nerves. A new discovery. DR..
Miles Pills speedily cure bilionsness,
bad taste, torpid liver, piles, constipa-
tlcn. Unequsled for men, women,
children. Smallest, mlldest, surest |
so doses, 20 cents. Samples free at K.
w Adams. II
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1893-03-01
The Postmaster,

Winchester, Mass, says: am personally
acquainted with Mr. and Mrs Carleton,
and was astOnished OF the remarkable ef.
fects Of your Sulphur Bltters In curing
their son, and its large sale Is undoubtedly
due TO the fact that II is an honest medi.
cine. ! know OF many others who have
been cured by its use, and do not think
too much can be said in its praise.
Yours truly, Geo. z. Brown, p. NJ.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1893-03-01
Bnclslen,s ArnIca snlve.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
burns, and all skin ernptlons. aud posi-.
lively cures piles or no pay required. II
is guaranteed 70 siye perfee. satisfaction,
er money refunded. Price 2J csnis per
box. For sale bY +. d. Felt
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1893-03-01

"Orange Blossom" mnkss handsome. Q.
happy women, hecanse II makes healthy
women. Sold by Il. W. Adams.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-03-15
Police Court Proceedings.

Judge McAIlSter dealt with the follow
ing cases in police court this morning,
assessing $40 in fines:
Walker Evans, suspicious character,
dismissed.
j. b. Griffin, fighting, arrested by Off
Ger OCOnner, continued; also Bill Jones,
same charge, continued.
Charles Woods. suspicious character,
continued. Woods is the negro who has
been Swinding country boys out of money,
representing himself to be an intelligence
agent. His case will be justly dealt with
tomorrow, when the city'S witnesses are
summoned.
vii lam Houston is one of the deaconS
in the colOred Baptist church. 1t seems
that he resides in house partly occupied
by negro man named PaytOn FaySOn
Yesterday the two became angry over the
fastening of a gate and Houston, it is al
legged, cal ed his friend FaySOn some harsh
names. As a consequence FaySOn pre-
ferred charges against Houston for using
obscene and Insulting language. The re
cOrdpr heard the evidence this morning
and came TO the conclusion that the affair
was an old time family row. The case
was dismissed.
Florida JoueS, one of the most notorious
negro women in this city. was again ar
rested last night by Special Officer CaSSaS
of being diSOrdcrly. The evidence went
to show that she had conducted herself
IN way not becoming to even woman
of her class and Recorder McAliSter fined
her $40 or 10 days.
T. w. MnllaIy appeared before tn" re-
corder toe sy, haV ng been arrested d an
alias Warren,, 10 answer to the charge OF
running a theatre without license. HIS
case was again continued.
Charles Hoffman was arraigned for the
charge of failing to take hack stand.
His case was dismissed
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-03-15
In the Senate.

WASHINGTON, March 15.-Upon
motion of German, without doing
any business, the Senate, at 1910
o'clock, went into executive ses-
sion! The committee not having
reOrganiZed no business could
be transacted, and while still in
executive session, the Senate took a
recess until $3.50 o'clock to enable
the Republican caucus to finish its
work. This has the effect of keep
ing the galleries and Hobbies
cleared.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-03-15
Cotton Up and Down.

New ORLEANS, March I5.-Glen-
ny 4 Co. say: Liverpool spots are
sixteenth down and dull; free
supply offering in buyers favor.
Futures, at > p. m, l to 2.up, but
lost advance, closing easy, sixty
fOurths under yesterday. New Or
leans at opening June sold down,
July , down, and May at 500, an
advance Of three points. May then
tluctuated between 81 and 50, at
1910, May, g. to GS. Weakness
of spots at Liverpool was due to the
free supply of American Offering
and the continued strike. Some
New York kilograms, hOwever,say:
weak longs have sold out, and re-
action is in order.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-03-15
A Disastrous Chicago Fire.

CHICAGO, March l5.-During the
fire at an early hour this morning
on May street, in tive-stOry brick
building, the wall fell, crushing
the adjoining frame residence, oc-
cupied by stephen Charter, bury
ing five people. S. J. Charter,
the uncle of Stephen and Billie,
aged twelve years, were killed.
Stephen Charter will probably die.
Two firemen were also injured
and the remaining members of the
family will probably recover. The
front walls of the burning building
fell almost at the same time and
many firemen and spectators mar
rOwly escaped.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-03-15
IN THE COURTS.
The Quo Waranto Cases Again Call
ed up for Trial

A. and Felicia have sued Victor Beze
in Judge Kings court to try title and for
damages.
The case OF Cambell Brothers against
Andrew 81 cock, and appeal from a JUS
ice court. has been filed in this court
l.. Frank Il Co. has sued A. Mellow on
a prOmSSOry note.
William Herpel against Josephine and
Francis Schneider. administration OF the
estate of Ferdinand Schneider, deceased,
is the title OF case appealed from the
probate court filed in this court.
Judge King is busy trying the case of
Jackson against Gable to determine the
title 10 property.
In Judge NoOnan'S court w. W. King
has sued AN. Roberts TO try title and for
damages and for representation Of proper
ty.
Judge NOonan is engaged in hearing
the quo warrantO cases Of McGloSkey
and Devine for the constable and justice
ship. He ordered all of the ballot boxes
containing the votes in the sixteen voting
precincts in the city, comprising justices
precinct No. | and the votes re.
counted by "a commission under the direc-
ton of the court. The commissioners Sc
lCcted are l.. w. Mengor. ChaS MIerow,
+. 7. ClaudOn, w. II. Houston and Will
liam Bennett.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-03-15
He Favors Corbett.

NEW YORK, March 15-Domi-
nick F. McCaffrey, the celebrated
boxing instructor, who has boxed
with Sullivan, Mitchell and Corbett
and also saw Sullivan and Mitchell
fight in France, says: "Corbett is
not heavy hitter; his strong point
is his cleverness in feigning, thus
keeping his man screened up all
the time, land keeps going constant
ly. AS between COrbett and
Mitchell, COrbett ought to win. All
that Mitchell cares for now is the
money there is in it,"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-03-15
Republican Members Convene,

WAsHINGTON, ID. c., March 10
The Republican members of the
Senate went into caucus this morn
ing at 10 o'clock for the purpose of
receiving report of its committee
making assignment of minority
chairmanships and memberships
of various committees. At noon
the caucus had not finished it's
work and when the Senate was
called to order, the republicans
entered the chamber without being
ready to make any report. 1t is the
intention to take a short recess
and complete the work at once.
Something of contest was mani
tested when it came to filling the
vacancy on the committee on APP
preparation.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-03-15

MANCHESTER, March 15.-The
Guardian, in it's commercial ar
ticle, says: "Medium business is
down at full prices; China demand
is moderate, and there are a fair
number of transactions in India.
The shirtings home trade is mex
haustive and the firmness checks
business, buyers in other directions
areproviding for their future wants.
Manufacturers are gradually re-
ducing their productions. Printing
cloths move slowly. There is an
improved inquiry for bleaching
shirting. Yarns are quiet but
firm.v
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-03-15
CITY BUILDING NOTES.

Several of the recently appointed police
officers are fixing up their 800 bonds to-
day.
Nat Lewis, John r. Shook and few
other citizens assembled in the mayors
office at noon today. The meeting was
private, consequently the reporter was
not admitted
Charlie Schreiner is expecting to be de-
tailed by the city marshal as one Of Capt
Hughes assistants.
There were no building permits issued
up to l o'clock today.
Emmit Kehoe was flying around the
city hall this morning. He had a talk
with his honor.
Yesterday the pound officer picked up
four animals strolling through the city.