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The herald., 1895-04-05
TOLD BY THE SON
Story Of How Senator Hurt Hurdered
William 1ilue

Story Of How Senator Hurt Hurdered
William nilne
DENVER. April A special from
Cheyenne, Wyo., gives additional details
of the murder of William Milne at Casper,
Wyo., by Senator j. J. Hurt.
1t is alleged that about year ago Hurts
son, aged 10 years, went home one even
ing unexpectedly and found Milne sitting
on his mothers lap.
Mr.. Hurt was absentA from home at the
time and his son wrote his father of the
occurrence. Senator Hurt did not return
to Casper until recently. being detained
in the east the principal part of the
time at Hot Springs, Ark, on account of
serious Illness. Since coming home he
has stopped at hotel and refused TO see
his wife, although he had frequent intre-
views with his young son. The shooting
was the outgrowth of the affair. Citizens
of Casper who are intimately acquainted
with the family believe that Mrs. Hurt
has been wrongfully accused.
Senator Hurt is widely known through
out the state on account of his large in
terests in the wool industry and his ideas
in reference to free trade.
He was prominently mentioned as
candidate for governor on the Dem ocratic
ticket four years ago. He is reputed to
be one of the wealthiest men in Central
Wyoming.
Milne, the murdered man. was a sheep
herder, and had been in Hurts employ
for many years.
The herald., 1895-04-05
WILL THEN VIEW THE STARS
The Great CrOssley Telescope Offered
the Lick Observatory
Splendid Instrument Which Is Known to
All Astronomers Offered the Well
Known Observatory

SAN JOSE, April A.. The director of
the Lick observatory has today received a
telegram which announces that Edward
Crossley, lately member of Parliament for
Halifax, England, proposes to present to
the Lick observatory his great three-foot
rejecting telescope, with its dome and all
its apparatus complete. Mr.. Crossley,
himself an enthusiastic amateur astrono-
mer, makes no condition to his gift, ex-
that his telescope, when set up at Mount
Hamilton, shall be called the Crossley re-
fector, and that the expense OF trans
porting the instrument and dome from
England to California shall be borne by
Americans.
The splendid instrument which Mr..
Crossley offers is well known to astron-
omers. 1t was made by A. A. Common
OF London, and ior the magnificent pho
tographs made, Mr.. Common received
the gold medal OF the Royal Astronomi-
cal Society. 1t was then purchased by
Mr.. Crossley and set up in his private
observatory at Halifax, England. along
with other instruments. An experience
of some years has shown Mr. Crossley and
his astronomer, Mr. Gledhill, that the
climate of England is not good enough to
do justice to this great telescope, and he
therefore determined to present it to an
observatory which was favorably situated,
where it could be used to the fullest ad-
vantage. 1t is Il great compliment to the
Lick observatory that Mr. Crossley has
selected it to receive his gift; and it is
practical recognition of the fact that Cali
fornia is the ideal climate for making as
tronomical observations, as has been fully
shown by the experience of the past seven
years.
The addition of this great reflector to
the equipment of the Lick observatory,
which already pos esses the great three
foot refractor makes the instrumental out
fit of Mount Hamilton decidedly superior
to that OF any observatory now existing.
The refractor is eminently suitable for
certain kinds of work. There are other
kinds in which the reflector possesses dis
tory will soon have a great telescope of
each kind established in a most favorable
situation, it will be admirably fitted in
the future for every kind of astronomical
work.
1t may be mentioned that the original
plan of the Lick observatory contem plated
the installation OF great reflector as well
great refractor. 1t was found that the
funds left by Mr. Lick we not adequate
to provide both these Instruments, and the
plan for making the reflector was reluct-
antly abandoned.
The splendid gift of Mr.. Crossley comes
to complete the equipment of tine obser-
vatory in the most satisfactory manner.
The cost of dismounting the reflector
and dome in England, Of transporting
them to California, only the most impor-
tant parts of the frame work of the dome
will be required here, and of erecting the
complete apparatus at Mt. Hamilton, will
be about $4,000. This sum must be raised
by subscription in Ameyica before Mr..
Crossley's generous offer can be definitely
accented.
The herald., 1895-04-05
TROUBLE WITH APACHES
The R,suIt of Placing Indian Under
Restrictions

DENVER, Col, April "A special to
the News from Ell Paso, Tex, says:
News has just been received here of Sc
rious trouble at the Mescalero Indian
agency in New Mexico, 100 miles north of
this place. Communication is slow and
particulars meager, but the story is as
follows:
1t is reported that the Indians have
rebelled against the authority of Lieu
tenant Estotter. who is endeavoring. to
compel them to perform some productive
labor and partly earn their own living,
and that one of them assaulted him with
a stone.
AS the story goes. he placed the refrac-
tory Apache under arrest and then the
Indians made a rush. rescued the pris-
oner, drove the agent and his employees
in house and looted the agency store.
This news comes in a private letter. In
addition several Mexicans. Who'll i've on the
border of the reservation, assert that
Lieutenant Estottler is in danger and is
running serious risk in remaining at
the agency without the support of troops.
Fort Stanton is about thirty miles from
the agency and Estotlter may procure the
aid of the soldiers if necessary. DR.. How
ard Thompson of this city, whose father
lives at the reservation, thinks the danger
at the agency has been greatly exag-
geraGed.
The herald., 1895-04-05
bR|BED ONE OF THE Jurors
Mistrial of a Celebrated Mis-
souri, Murder Case
THE TRIAL OF THE TAYLORS
One Of the TaIesmen States That He
Was Approached
Promised Big Honey If He Should Secure q
Disagreement OF the Panel One of the
Jurors Tells the Story

ST. LOUIS. April A special to the
Post Dispatch folm Carrollton, Mo-, says
the Taylor jury is still out without imme-
The jury stands seven for conviction and
five against.
CARROLLTON, Mo-, April 4.-There
is now no doubt that the jury in the Tay-
lor case has been tampered with.
Sidney Miller, prosecuting attorney for
Carroll county, obtained statement of
Charles Dickinson, who was on the panel
from which the jury was chosen, that is
very damaging to the defense.
Dickinson swears that on the Monday
night before the trial began Jacob S. Will
llams, cashier of the Bank of Tina, went
to him at his home and said that if. in
case he was selected for a Juror, he would
stand out for acquittal there would be
big money in it for him, and if he would
succeed in hanging the jury there would
be good money in it.
Williams said that he would see that the
money was paid. The next day, Diokin-
son says, he was approached by Rich
Smith. brother-in-law of Barney Hud-
son, who is now ON the jury, and Smith
made the same proposition that had bee n
made by Williams.
Dickinson is one of the most reputable
men in the county. There is great indig-
nation in Carroll county that jury could
be found here that could do anything
but convict the Taylors. No one has the
slightest doubt of their guilt. and the
only reason expressed is that some men,
Der of the jury has been bribed.
Marshal Wilson OF Browning says that
there is the greatest Indignation over the
manner in which the jury is holding out.
Asked if he apprehended danger from
mob violence in case the jury should fail
to agree, he laughed and said:
well, you can't tell what will happen.
Bill says if he is acquitted he will return
tO RrOwpiup ~
The herald., 1895-04-05

ed and sought admission on a certificate
bearing the same name. Investigation
proved that the second Chinaman was the
one entitled to land, and that the first
one had been smuglged in. The Chinese
first landed was apprehended and is now
under arrest.
A close inspection of the custom house
records shows that the photograph of the
the book and that of the Chinese who
fraudulently entered substituted. The
discrepancy in the ages of the two men
and notes of other distinguishing features
between them ware also corrected In
fact the certificate was completely
changed. No arrests have been made.
The herald., 1895-04-05

must be fought out with the currency as
the issue between the parties, and it be-
hooves the Democratic party as party to
tion and to draw its party lines according
to the wishes of majority of its men,
bers. The basic principles OF Democracy
forbid the decision of important questions
by the party leaders without instructions
from the people, and it is therefore por-
posed for this committee to call on the
Democrats of the precincts. townships
and counties of this state to meet in con-
vention in their respective localities to
discuss freely the great question before the
people. to give expression to their views
iii appropriate resolutions and to select
delegates to convention to be held at the
state capital
The herald., 1895-04-05
HARRISON A CANDIDATE
General Clarkson Says the Ex-President Will
Enter the Lists

CHICAGO, April 4.-General J. S.
Clarkson stated positively today that ex-
President Harrison is a candidate for the
presidency. General Harrison" he
said, ''is not an active candidate, per-
haps, but he certainly is a receptive
candidate. Indeed, he is, think, one
of the most prominent if not the most
prominent presidential candidate now
before the public. AS to who will be the
party's choice in 1896, | am, of course,
unable to say, but it is very certain Gen
eral Harrison will accept the nomination
if it is rendered him.. -
The herald., 1895-04-05
THE MINT INVESTIGATION
Arrests Looked for at Carson City Almost
ANY Time

ANY lime
SAN FRANCISCO, April 4.-The in
vestigation of the mint at Carson City IS
progressing rapidly ana the indications
are that number of important arrests
will be made in short time. United
States District Attorney Jones of Nevada,
who is conducting the inquiry for the
government, is in the city. and has had
a conference with Secret Service Agent
Harris and the officers of the San Fran
cisco Mining Stock Exchange, who claim
to have important evidence. Secret
Service Agent Harris is in possession of
evidence that the gold coined at the Car
son mint during the past eight or ten
years contains too much alloy and does not
come up to the government test. 1t is
stated that several banks here have COM
menced sorting out the Carson coins and
will demand their redemption by the
treasury department.
The herald., 1895-04-05
The Cattle Quarantine

OTTAWA, Ont, April 4.-The Govern
ment has notified all quarantine officers
to exercise the greatest possible vigilance
in examining and quarantlning all cattle
from southwestern points OF the United
States. This action is taken on informa-
tion received bv the Department of Agri-
culture from Pueblo. Col, that pleuro
pneumonia exists in the western s.ates.
The herald., 1895-04-05
ADVENTURES OF A BICYCLISp
On a Run to Virginia City He Is Stood Up
Thirteen Times

STOCKTON, April A young man
named Nathan Hurst, who says he is a
resident of San Francisco, visited the
sheriff's Office today and told an interest
ing story of his experiences on trip
toward Virginia City on bicycle. He re-
sem bled the missing train robber some
what and was stopped by officers thirteen
times until he became tired OF the annoy
ance and returned home. AT each place
he procured letter OF confidence from
the arresting officer and went on. but he
had to 90 through the same experience in
each town. He left here tonight on the
steamer for San Francisco.
The herald., 1895-04-05
LlNC0LN'S SIsTER-IN-LAW
No Action Taken Yet Regarding the Southern
Postrnistress

WASHINGTON, April 4.--No action has
yet been taken in the case of Mrs. Helm,
postmistress of Elizabethtown, Kv.,
whose Office was recently investigated by
the department. 1t is probable that the
report of the inspector will be considered
by the postmaster general and president
Mrs. Helm is a sister of Mrs. Abraham
Lincoln and her retention in the Office is
asked by Senators Blackburn and Lindsay,
while the appointment of Mr.. Joplin has
been submitted by Mr. Montgomery. who
lives at Elizabethtown, and up to March
4th was the representative of the district
in congress-
The herald., 1895-04-05
MEN WHO HIT THE MARK
rlatch Arranged Between Carver Of Kansas
City and Captain Brewer

NEW YORK, April Ain reply to the
challenge of DR.. W. F. Carver of Kansas
City. who styles himself the champion
shot Of the world, Captain J. 7. Brewer
of this city said last night he would shoot
series of three or five matches with Dr.
Carver at 200 or 300 birds for $500 or $1,000
a side in match. Although he would
rather shoot in The East, Captain Brewer
said he knew Carver would not com
here, so he is willing to contest the
matches on John Watson's grounds in
Chicago. j. A. r. Elliott said he was
willing to meet Carver, but he did not
think the doctor was sincere in desiring
a match.
The herald., 1895-04-05
THE CLAIMS SWINDLE
The Sequel to the MiiIspaugh-Davis
Combination

SAN FRANCISCO, April 4.-There is a
sequel to the Millspaugh-Dav combina-
ton by which the late claims agent for
the Southern Pacific and the attorney are
charged with having manipulated the
claims with profit to themselves. if not so
TO either tLr company or the claimants.
The herald., 1895-04-05
PERIL OF FISHERMEN
4 Boat Capsized in the Surf Off Golden
Cafe

Boat NapSfZeu III tHe oUr1 UT U0Iue1
Gate
SAN FRANCISCO, April 4.-Two
italian fishermen were capsized in their
boat in the surf opposite Golden Gate
park life saving station today. They
clung to their boat while the life saving
crew tried to launch the lifeboat. The
lifeboat was capsized and the captain Sc
riously hurt. The fishermen were ap-
parently doomed, when the steamer Gypsy
came along and launched boat which
rescued the two men.
The herald., 1895-04-05
BEATEN BY CAVALIERS

The Much Talked of Polo natch Played in
San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO. April THE much.
talked-of polo match between officers from
the military post at WaIla Walla and
members of the Burlingame club occurred
today at Burlingame. The soldiers were
beaten by the civilians. The men from
the north were handicapped by not being
accustomed to playing on the turf. and as
their horses were unshod they could not
ride with the dash and recklessness dis
played by the Buringame men.
The herald., 1895-04-05
A Bullet for q Betrsyer

OMAHA, April A special to the Bee
from Casper, Wyo., says: Senator J. J.
Hurt, Mayor OF Casper. shot William
Milne, sheep owner last night. Hurt
fired five shots, all taking effect. Milne is
mate with tbs formers wife. Senator
Hurt is one of the largest sheep owners
OF this section
The herald., 1895-04-05

A formal letter has been addressed to Ed
ward r. TAYLOR president of the Cali
fornia Bar Association, looking to the
disbarment proceedings against Davis. 1t
has been found by Detective Stilwell ard
cites several cases wherein Attorney II.
ii. Davis is accused of defrauding his
clients by Withholding part of the dam
ages money allowed.
The herald., 1895-04-05
A TRAITOR In CAMP
Customs Inspector Wise flakes an Important
Discovery

Discovery
SAN FRANCISCO, April 4.-Customs
Collector Wise has discovered the work of
some traitor in his camp. He learned
today that some one in the custom house
has been falsifying the records there in
order to facilitate the smuggling of Chi
nese into the country. A few weeks ago a
Chinaman arrived here. presented his
registration papers, which appeared to be
all right, and was admitted with much
questioning.
The other day another Chinese appear
The herald., 1895-04-05
THE NATIONAL ISSUE
Illinois National Democratic Committee Cal
Convention

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. April 4.-The Dem
ocratic state central committee of llli-
nois, at special meeting today, issued a
call for a state convention to meet at
Springfield June 4 next to consider the
currency question. which it is proposed to
make the issue for the next campaign.
The call says, in part:
1.-The only national question now be-
fore the American people is that OF the
currency. The next national campaign
The herald., 1895-04-05
A WOMAN,S PLANT
Mrs. Mcdowell Potter Says She has Been
SWindlea

NEW YORK, April 4.-Mrs. Mcdowell
Potter of North Adams, widow OF the late
Col. Andrew J. Potter, who was one OF
the most prominent lawyers of Berkshire.
has entered suit against the estate OF the
late Benjamin f. Butler of Lowell, Mass,
for $50, 000 Mrs. Potter's counsel alleges
that Mrs. Potter was inveigled into in
vesting $97, $50 in stock of the San Mignis
Cold Placer company of Colorado. Soon
afterwards the company went into insol-
vency and its property was sold to Butler.
The herald., 1895-04-05
A SOLDIER OF FORTUNE
Francis Lee Hardin Turns Up in Jail in San
Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO, April 4.-Francis
Lee G. Hardin, ex-lieutenant in her
maiesty's colonial snaval reserve exile
from Hawaii and soldier of fortune, IS in
jail. He was gathered in by city detec-
tives Wednesday and alth ough no charge
has been placed against him he is kept in
durance by the officers of the law. The
police refuse to say why Hardin has been
arrested, but it is believed he knows
something about James +. Sullivan. one
of the burglars captured few days ago,
and he is being held until he divulges
his knowledge to the police.
The herald., 1895-04-05
SAVED FROM DEATH
Brave Work OF an Engineer on a Berkeley
Train

:, BERKELEY, CAL, April 4.-"Dad"
Bryant, engineer of a local Berkeley train,
saved young child from death today.
The train was going down grade at the
rate of twenty miles an hour, when Bry-
ant noticed a child ON the track. He put
on the brakes, but the train could not be
stopped in time. Bryant climbed down
on the cow-catcher, and, seizing the child,
lifted her upon the engine.
The herald., 1895-04-05
Suspension of Sugar Duties

THE HAGUE, April A bill suspend
ing for year from June l export duties
on sugar from the DUTCH East Indies has
been adopted.
The herald., 1895-04-05
ENTRHNcHED BEHIND COrFINS
Novel Hiding Place of Murderer on the BlacE
Foot Reserve

WINNIPEG, April Am Alberta dis
patch to the Free Press says: Frank
Skyner, issuer of rations on the Black
foot reservation. was shot and killed by an
Indian named Atchawan, who is thought
to be crazy. The murderer is entrenched
behind the cotfns of Chiefs Crowfoot and
Three Bulls, and several shots have been
exchanged. 1t is expected he will be
ga caDt,lred.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-25
TuE NEGRO Ar ATLANTA.

The Northern papers one and all should make due note of the fact that Booker T. Washington has been invited to address the people on opening day at the exposi- tion The South is always ready to ex- tend recognition to any representative of the colored race, whose efforts are direct ed to the good of his kind. and the ele- vation of his fellow men. Booker T. Washington is such a man. The greater part of his life has been given up to the education of his race, as the President of the Alabama Normal and Industrial Institute. situated at Tuskegee.
 He is an earnest, self-respecting negro. bent on making the most of himself and teaching others to do likewise.
 His recognition is the recognition of the negro race. There is already building devoted to the industries. inventions and achievements of the Southern negro, and his speech on opening day will make the recognition official
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-25
IN WEST ALABAMA.
Youthful CriminaI-Rayages of Cholera Among Hogs Are Abating-Death of an Es-
 timable Young Man.

Carrollton, Aug. 23.-(Special Core spondence )-Sam Cunningham, colored, was carried from this place to Tuskaloo- sa by Sheriff Moore of Tuskaloosa coun- ty for a preliminary trial before jus tice of the peace on Tuesday. Sam is charged with burglary and grand lar ceny, and although only a boy of IA years of age the evidence appears to warrant the statement that he is in inn minent danger of being deprived Of his liberty for short time by order of the court.
 The surveyors of the Alabama Mid land railroad from Montgomery to CO., lumbus, Miss, are at Tuscaloosa ready for work. It is reported that the Mobile and Ohio will issue bonds in order to complete the road. Reform Is now a vil- lage and expects to be town when the railroad reaches that place.
 Cholera among hogs in Pickens coun- ty is abating. The losses are confined to a few persons. William H. Hines lost sixty head, John B. Graham fifty. Jones Pierson twenty and J. M. Chamblee ff- teen. Calomel is stated to be the best remedy for the disease.
 MT. Hugh G. Windham, an estimabie young man. died of typhoid fever on the 2Oth instant at the home of his father, MT. Walter D. Windham, at Stone, in this county. MT. Hugh G. Windham was 22 years old and at the beginning of this year commenced farming and merchan- dising on his own account. He had a bright future and his friends predicted thai he would be successful in business.
 The travelling men are visiting every part of Pickens and all of them state that trade in every line is improving in tnis mart of the state.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-25
NO TIME FOR THRILLING.

Secretary of State Olney doubtless finds his position delicate if not perilous. It is one which calls for resolute action rather than the arts of diplomacy.
 The safety of American citizens in Chi na must be assured. The United states cannot afford to trifie with the moribund and rotten imperial government Its re- monstrances must be ad hominem, in such form that the ignorant and besotted Chinese masses shall learn to respect and hold inviolate whoever seeks shelter under the Stars and Stripes. It is difii- cult to see how this can be accomplished without blood letting, but the American people expect prompt, energetic action on our part in the orient. If China will not chastise the culprits we must. For bearance has ceased to be a virtue.
 Our trouble with France is no trfle. There is a great principle involved in the Waller case. We cannot recede from our position without bringing upon ourselves, and richly meriting, the contempt of all nations. France should not be allowed to dodge the issue nor befog the situation.
 It is not alarmist to say that we are confronted with the possibility of war with both nations. Whatever may be the outcome there is no doubt that the senti- ment of this country is overwhelmingly in favor of the redress of these wrongs.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-25
PENNY WISE, POUND FOOLISH.

Atlanta is, without doubt. on the eve of a great mistake. The Consolidated Street Car company has announced that during the exposition it will raise the fare to 10 cents In view of the fact that every railroad entering Atlanta has made concessions, extra rates, etc., the action of company owned and operated both to Atlanta and to the exposition Five cents increase is not much when considered by itself, but it becomes a matter of moment when it begins to place a big thing like the Cotton States Expo sition in the light of a mere crank to turn a money making scheme.
 The astute Atlanta Journal publishes the names of the board of directors in full, and they are such names as imme- diately guarantee further discussion of the matter.
 It is to be hoped that the resolution will be speedily amended The exposi- tion is an invitation to the world at large to come to the South and see what we have really got. When the people come they will come to spend money, but they will be quick to resent anything like a 'gouge." The distance to the grounds is but two miles. and Atlanta will do well to urge with all her strength that the usual car fare be maintained To gouge or not to gouge will now evidently be the question.