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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1895-04-17
Durrant at the Inquest.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 16.-Durrant
passed a sleepless night, his slum-
Der was broken by almost continuous
nightmare, several times he startled
the other prisoners by shrieks and
cries for help. At daybreak he was
i'll cold perspiration, but soon he
bee, ne more composed. Those who
supposed that Durrant would make
confession within brief period were
surprised at his demeanor to-day. He
showed that nothing was further from
his mind than to admit. His attor-
neys cautioned him to make no state
ment. In addition to A. W. Thomp-
son he has retained Eugene Duprey
and John H. Dickinson. He said
this morning: General Dickinson
will tell you anything he may think
advisable to make known. hope
you will not think me impolite in re-
fusing to talk Of tho case to you; I
am acting on the advice of others and
mean no discourtesy." Later, how
ever he denied that he had ever seen
any Of the girls who yesterday identi-
fled him as with Blanche Lamont on
the afternoon of April 3. II never
saw one Of those girls BEFORE" he
said, "and bave no recollection of such
meeting with Blanche Lamont"
Then Durrant checked himself. Be
fore he started for the Morgue he was
required to dress himself in the cos
tune he had worn on the night when
Minnie Williams is supposed to have
been killed. He dressed nonchalantly
in blue overcoat and SLOUGH hat.
The police have learned of further
information connecting Durrant with
the murder of Miss Williams. Last
Friday evening Mrs. Mckay, a wash
erwoman, was passing Emanuel
Church with bundle of clothes, at
tho time when Durrant and his sup
posed victim were described by
another witness as being in front of
the gate Of the church. When Mrs.
Mckay passed the couple she says the
man was urging something and the
girl shaking her head disapprovingly.
The man said, @you're afraid; come
don't be a coward" She thought it
was lovers quarrel, and passed on,
thinking no more of the incident until
the account of the murder was pub.
ished. Her description Of the couple
tallies exactly with that of Durrant
and Marian Williams.
The coroner began tho inquest on
the remains of Marian Williams at the
morgue this morning. The surround
ing streets were packed with a crowd
Of morbidly curious people. Among
them were many fashionably attired
women. The latter being especially
bitter against the friends of Emanuel
church. Last night Durrant said he
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would not attend the inquest although
his attorney would be present to pro-
tect his interests. This morning.
however, Durrant concluded it would
be better for him to attend the
inquest. He was brought to
The morgue and was followed by
an immense crowd. A strong guard of
policemen mingled with the crowd to
suppress every attempt at demon
stratlon. Pending the commence
ment of the inquest Durrant was tenn
porarily lodged in u cell in the old
city prison. He was calm on arrival
and did not seem bit perturbed by
his hurried trip from the new City
Hall. He passed through the crowd
of people with head bowed down. He
was trife pale, but displayed the
same GOODNESS and ability to control
his feelings that have characterized
his actions since his arrest at Mount
Diablo. Durrant, ST., father of the
accused, arrived early at the inquest.
He declined to make statement, but
seemed anything but nervous.
The elder Durrant's face wore a
troubled expression, however, and he
showed signs of sorrow. He retired
to an obscure corner of the room,
awaiting the summons to the witness
stand, The names of the jurors we're
then called and ten answered to roll.
call. Then Durrant, Jr., was brought
into the room by the detectives. and
was seated beside the prosecuting at
torney at desk fronting the coroner's
stand. The prisoner kept his eyes on
the floor as he entered the room. His
appearance seemed to encourage sill
ence. Nothing but subdued whispers
could be heard in the room.
Durant carried into the inquest
chamber book on medical Juris-
prudence" which he affected to read.
He held the book in his left hand, but
seldom turned pages. Asthe evidence
progressed, he frequently glanced up
from the book and finally closed it,
devoting his attention to proceedings.
AS the appearance of the murdered
girl was described by witnesses, Dur
rant became haggard, his lips became
heavy and red, and he drummed ner-
vously with his fingers.
Policeman Riahl, the first witness
told how on hearing of tho dead body
being discovered, he had gone to the
church and found the body lying in
the back closet, the floors and walls
Of which were stained and splashed
with blood,
The most sensational testimc-y of
the day was given by CLARK Fl. Nor
gan, at whose house in Alameda Miss
Williams resided. Morgan has refus.
ed to be interviewed and his statement
to the jury created startling accusa-
tions against Durrant.
Morgan said Durrant had made in
sulting proposals to Miss Williams,
who had repulsed him several times.
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SALMAGUNDI.

MIS-. Ierry, WIG Oh mlu-Wr1ghC Ter
nv, arrived from San Francisco last
night.
Fresh Morgan Oysters, Mess Mack
erel, all kinds Fresh Fish at Craig
heads. =
Chas. Ell. Mansur, Assistant Con-
trouer of the Treasury, died in Wash
ington yesterday morning.
The police found Blanche La
mont's shoes and school books in the
rafters of Emanuel church yesterday
afternoon.
The cheapest place to buy ready
made clothing is at REMNANTS.
Don't buy suit till yon see our
prices.
General n. J. Warner and ex Con-
gresham Sibley, the silver leaders,
addressed an immense audience at
Denver yesterday.
The Chinese legation at Washing
ton received unofficial notice from
Japan yesterday that the treaty of
peace had been signed.
All of the latest successful remedies
for Colds, Cough and Catarrh can be
had at Muller's
j. 4. White, shoemaker of Colum
bus, Georgia, announces himself as a
candidate for President as laboring
man, silver man and a Southerner.
De. g. f. MOORE, dentist, Elko
Crown and bridge work. Teeth with
out plates Office at reside noo. 4
Charley Brown the pioneer under
taker of Virginia City, has been very
sick for some time and his recovery is
very uncertain. Old Comstockers
will regret to hear this.
The Reveille says one of the squaws
attending the fandango near Austin
wears corsets. Wonder how the
Reveille man found that out? His
better half had better watch him.
Dave Casper has Just received a
new lot of samples Of Spring and
Summer clothing which will be made
to order from S13 80 up.
The entertainment at Freeman
Hall last night was well attended.
The play was a good one and the diff
ferent actors all did well. Quite
handsome sum went into the band
treasury.
A dispatch from Elmoro, Colorado,
says "A thick coating of sand is
over everything here. It surely
came in the form of a snow storm
from the clouds, as no such sand is in
this section"
Fine, fresh imported and domestic
Hover seeds, a full assortment of
hover pots and the best plant food, at
Muller's.
There are no new developments in
the Mintscandal. Mrs. James Heney,
the wife Of the man accused of dis
posing of the stolen bullion, arrived
In Carson yesterday armed with a
power of attorney from her husband
70 dispose of any property he may
nave III this State. 1t isreported that
heney is in Colorado and that his ar
rest will occur in day or two.
Journal:-Mr. B. F. Leete has
found several petrifactions at the
Eagle Salt Works which would be Of
interest to biologists. Among these
are fish and q walnut. The fish
was thrown carelessly on the ground
" the workmen employed at the
works and run over by wagon and
o'oken, but the walnut was pre-
served intact.
An immense stock of the latest pat
"'ns In wall papers and carpets just
'o0elved at Reinhart's. Their prices
''e all right. Try them.
~ Tho revenue of the Western Union
nrelegraph Company, for furnishing
1o Vine OF day amounted last wear to
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DR.. Prices Cream Baking Pov,.,
World Fair Highest Medaln and Diploma
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&c. 1. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass:
We have tried Hoods Sarsaparilla AMI
ma 1t 20 be all you claim for it. Ny WHO
was poisoned by ivy when a young woman,
ana for eight years was troubled eye.,
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Hoods ssssns Cures

Hcoo'S Pills act easily, yet promptly
and efficiently, on the liver and bowels.
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S. M. Henley has the agency for
the Maher & Grosh hand made knives
and carries them in stock. x
The record-union., 1895-01-22
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD.
Decision Rendered in an AppIicatio
for SeDarate RecaiYars

Decision Rendered in an Application
for separate Receivers.
ST. LOUIS. Jan. 2I.-In the United
States Circuit Court Judge Walton r.
Sanborn handed down decision upon
the application of L. Gordon Dealer and
Oliver Ames, second trustee for the first
mortgage bondholders of the Union Pa
oifc Railway Company, for separate re-
ceivers for portion of the Union Pacific
system covered by the first mortgage.
The decision or order covers seven
closely typewritten pages, and in effect
grants the application. The receivers ap-
pointed are the same as those now in
charge of the entire system, viz: S. r. II.
Clark, Oliver W. Mink, L. EIlery An
derson, john w. DOan and Frederick K.
COudert.
The order provides that the funds al
ready earned Dy the road shall be used
by the receivers to settle the debts and
just claims under the present receiver
snip. In addition the court reserves the
right to order that any deficiency in such
funds shall be made up from future earn
ings under separate receivership. In
effect the, decision to-day simply Sc
questrates the old lines from the rest of
the system, only as far as accounts are
concerned, So that the property covered
Oy tue lIIsL mortgage snail De within easy
reach of the mOrtgagOrs.
The property covered by the first mort
gage referred TO in the order is that placed
upon the main line of /, ,036 miles, extend
ing from Omaha TO Ogden, and no other,
The other portions of the road and the
branches, while under the management
OF the same receivers, have a separate
system of accounting, although they will
be run by the same executive.
Rnfpra ha iaSnpI the nr5tar TY,l
born stated that he had changed one
clause, making future earnings TO a cer-
tain extent liable Tor present indebted
ness, as he felt that too much protection
could not be given the present receivers
in the Ames case. He stated, however.
that before making any order to pay any
Of the present Indebtedness. he would
always give the plaintiffs in the fore
closure suit the privilege of hearing.
Attorney Pierce for the complainants
stated that he was perfectly satisfied with
the order.
The Judge then called for the appear
ance of the Union Trust Company. and
that of the Union Pacific Railroad Com
pany. Mr.. Pierce represented one, and
Attorney Kelly, in behalf of the Union
Pacific, the other.
Judge SanbOrn appointed Mr.. Kelly
special clerk and messenger for the court
to carry the order and the appearances to
the Clerks Office Of the Northern District
of this circuit at Omaha, and place them
on file.
Judge Sanborn stated after the order
had been issued that the appointment of
the new receivers in nowise changed the
manner OF operating the system, but that
the future surplus earnings Of the main
line would now apply to the payment of
the first mortgage bonds.
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and we will have the matter
before the court as soon as posi- ble."
MINISTER HATCH.
Rushing Home to Lend Assistance to
His Government.

Rushing Home to Lend Assistance to
His Government.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 2l.-F. NJ. Hatch,
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Ha-
waiian Republic, sailed for Honolulu to-
day. Minister Hatch is rushing home to
lend his assistance to his Government
lie depiores the condition of affairs in
Honolulu, and declares that Hawaii has
many important questions TO deal with
III It's coming history.
incidentally, 1t was learned from friends
OF the Minister that the Japanese question
IS becoming serious one, and that the
Provisional Government has not only
hau the ROyallsts to deal with, but IL has
also mad to lend it's force to suppress an
uprising Of Japanese labOrers on the
plantation of Ewa. Eva is a %, ,O1O-acre
grant, situated fifteen miles back OF Homo
lulu. Several days before the revolt
headed by Wilcox broke out, 200 Japanese
on the plantation named attacked their
overseer and nearly killed him Several
White men were pretty badly beaten by
the rioters, and the police had to be called
on for protection.
'fIhe Japanese, | fear, will overrun the
country" said the Minister. Every
vessel from Japan brings in a large num-
Der OF Iaborers, and the Japanese are
commencing to think that they are all
powerful. They are quarrelsome and
vicious. Regarding the rebellion, think
1t Will be short-lived. The Provisional
Government is amply strong enough to
cope with the inalcOntontS, and | expect
to lind the whites in complete control on
my arrival at Honolulu. Wilcox has
been stirring up strife for a long time. 1t
is true that great many of the royalists
are English subjects. This may lead to
complications, but l am convinced that
Engllshmen are sensible enough to
know that there is no other course to
pursue but to punish conspirators,
whether the offenders be English, Ger
man or American"
The record-union., 1895-01-22
POLICE Coa1M1ssIoNERsuIp.
Tobin and Alvord DO Not Recognize
the Annointmant of Manzias

Tobin and Alvord DO Not Recognize
the Appointment of Menzies.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 2l.-Stewart Mem
zies presented his commission from
Governor Budd to the Police Commission
tonight, and mildly stated his desire to
sit with them in place of Moses a. Gunst.
They read his commission. and listened
to some talk by his attorney, but the
sturdy figure of Mr.. Gunst did not fade
from the seat on the Chairman's right
hand, and pretty soon Mr.. MenZies went
away, and Messrs. Tobin, Alvord and
Gunst resumed their consideration of
routine business.
When Mr.. Menzies handed his COM
mission to Chairman Tobin the latter
read it through, and then said: "Well
it's legal question, and l do not think
we should act as judicial body, but
leave 1t TO the court to determine who is
entitled TO the seat. The board will do all
in its power TO facilitate speedy solution
OF the question, and To bring the matter
to head the board will remain as it is -
Mr.. Alvord nodded concurringly. Mr..
Gunst said nothing.
I'VE will institute proceedings at once"
said Mr.. MenZies' lawyer. The
formalities were satisfied tonight. The
board would not accept the Governors s
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INSURANCE MEN AT WAR.
The Outlook for the Union at sal
Francisco Very Bad.

The Outlook for the Union at san
Francisco Very Bad.
SAN Francisco, Jan. 2l.-The last day
Of the Pacific Insurance Union has been
reached. AS Hugh Craig put it yester-
emergency meeting tomorrow, but the
outlook is very bad, indeed"
The crisis has been brought about bv
the Commercial Union Assurance Com
pany of London, which stepped out of
the compact to-day, and at once COM
menced free fight tor business. Early
this morning cards were distributed TO all
the insurance offices in the city bearing
the statement that the Commercial Union
lis prepared to issue fire insurance poll
cies at rates independent OF the Pacific
Insurance Union"
An emergency meeting Of the Pacific
Insurance Union will be held tomorrow
to make an effort to rally the members to
the support of the compact. BY many il
is believed that the cause is already lost,
and that nothing will save the compact
Some companies, such as the Royal and
Norwich Union, the Ashen and Munich
and several other companies will stand
by the union to the last.
On Friday the withdrawal notices of
three or four other agents of compauies
will expire, and the question which is
agitating the supporters of the union is
will ali these companies follow the lead
of the Commercial Union?" If the Fire
mems Fund goes out, the Home Mutual
must go, as both concerns are practically
under the same management. The com
panies whose notices will expire on Fri
day will, as consequence, be in posi-
ton to resign Immediately from the
union. They are the German American.
Balfour, Guthrie IL Co.'s companies, the
Manchester, Caledonian and American
aud Mann u Wilson's companies, the
Teutonia Firemen's Of New Jersey, Fire
mems Of Maryland, Girard, st. Paul,
Agricultural and Lancashire.
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AN ILLINOIS TRAGEDY.
Both the Participants Were infatuated
With a Danville Widow

DANvILLE (Ill.), Jan. 2l.-Frank Rich
ardson, a merchant of this city, shot and
killed j. p. Campbell, blacksmith, at
Georgetown last night. Both Campbell
and Richardson are married men, but
this did not prevent them from becoming
infatuated with Danville widow.
Richardson formerly lived at George
town, where he joined the Odd Fellows.
Reports of his misconduct coming to the
ears of his lodge, he was summoned there
for trial before the lodge last evening.
Campbell, who mas been living on Ridge
Farm, heard of the proposed trial. He
arrived at Georgetown at o'clock, and
was observed by several parties standing
at the foot of the stairs that lead up to the
lodge hail. de made no concealment
of the fact that he was laying for Richard-
son, and repeatedly asked if his rival was
still in the hall. When Richardson came
down stairs Campbell sprang at him,
striking him on the head. Richardson
shot. but missed. Campbell then seized
hold of Richardson, who fired a second
shot, striking his assailant in the left
breast. Richardson was locked up in
the Danville Jail.
The record-union., 1895-01-22
MURDER OF MISS GING.
Trial of Harry Hayward Begun at
Minneapolis.

Trial of Harry Hayward Begun at
Minneapolis.
MINNEAPoLIs, Jan. 2l.--The trial of
Harry Hayward for the murder of Cath
arine Cling was formally begun to-day.
Harry Hayward won't to his seat as
blithely as if entering thoater. tie
chewed gum vigorously and played with
his spaniel while waiting for the proceed
ings to begin.
w. w. Irwin already well known from
his connection with the Homestead and
Debs cases, and John Day Smith, a local
attorney, represented the defendant.
County Attorney Frank NJ. Nye, brother
of Bill Nye, the humorist, and Albert Ii.
Hall are the prosecutors.
1t was moved that the case of Blixt be
reset for February 2Oth. and this was
agreed 10 by BIGL's attorney
is believed that the work of securing
a jury will consume a week.
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sensational
Had to Iteuurn to Port.

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 2l.-The American
ship Sterling, Captain Wheldon, arrived
safely in port to-day. after putting to sea
last Thursday to escape the storm that
was then raging on the coast. The wind
was strong, and during Friday night 1t
blew such a gale that the seas rose liIS g
cliffs, burying the torecastle, and flood
lug everything under it. Such press Of
sail was carried in trying to get we'll out
to sea that the decks were continually
flooded, and the bow often driven under
tremendous waves. Pilot Keith, who
was on board, said he never saw such
Rough weather and high seas off this
port. The vessel was with difficulty
brought to port.
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Report That Two Americans We're
Murdered in Guatemala.
AN OUTRAGE COMMITTED BY BOR-
DER RENEGADBS.
Were Put to Death While En- Route
for the Line of tho Guatemalan
hallway With Il Band OF NIules-An
Investigation TO be Demanded by
the American Government,
Special to the RECoRD-UNIox.

CITY OF MEXICO, Jan. OLA report
comes from Tehuantepec that Colonel
Dunn and Thomas Murphy have been
murdered in Guatemala while en- route for
the line of the Guatemalan Railway, talk
ing with them 100 mules. There is little
doubt that the outrage was committed by
renegades along the border, for the pur-
pose of getting better mounts for use in
the conflict between Mexico and Guate-
mala.
The murdered men were Americans
4oflnerIy connected with the Tehuantepec
hallway Construction Company. An in
Vestlgatlon will be demanded by Amer
ica.
The record-union., 1895-01-22
RAINS INTERFERE,
Shipment of Oranges From southern
California Retarded.

Shipment of Oranges From southern
California Retarded.
RIVERSIDE. Jan. Glowing to the con-
tinued heavy rains, the shipping of
oranges here has almost come to a stand
still. Until the rains but few oranges
were sufficiently cOlored to be fit for
shipment, but since then the fruit has
ripened so rapidly that if the rains should
cease now there would be 100 carloads in
the valley lit for shipment. The Ex-
change says that just as soon as the
weather clears there will be shipped from
ten to thirty carloads a day. 10 date
there have been tifty-three carloads
shipped, against 100 for the same date
last year. 1t is now estimated that the
total number OF cars of seedlings this
season will fail 500 short OF tho shipments
for last year, and the number OF cars OF
nayels will exceed last years crop by
fully 200 carloads.
The record-union., 1895-01-22
THE REV. HAWFIS.
Cannot Preach the Gospel in Congre-
gatiOnal Churches.

gatiOual Churches.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 2l.-The Rev. DR..
Haweis, the noted English divine, who
has been the clerical lion of this city for
few weeks past, says he is willing to
preach the gospel anywhere, even in q
tent; but Bishop Nichols has decided that
he shall not do his preaching in any OF
the Congregational churches in his dio-
Cese.
This decision was the outcome of an IN
Vltauon extended the rector by Rev. f..
). Williams OF the Plymouth Congrega-
uonaI Church to preach there last sun
Gay. DR.. Haweis SAID he would be
charmed to accept, if the Bishop had no
objection. But the Bishop had, and
though courteous in his refusal, he was
equally emphatic in not allowing the
non-contornlist gentleman to be heard in
congregational sanctuary.
The record-union., 1895-01-22
Death of a California Pioneer.

Los ANGELES, Jan. 21.-Dr. David
Burbank died tonight at the age of "a
years of neuralgia of the heart. DR.. Bur-
bank came to California in the early
tifties, and established dental Office in
San Francisco. He subsequently moved
to Southern California, and acquired ex-
tenslve property interests, the town OF
Burbank being named after him. He
was also owner of the Burbank Theater
il this CITY,
The record-union., 1895-01-22
Mexico-GuatcmaIu T,roubIos.

CITY OF MENICo, Jan. I.-It was
learned this evening that the warship Cen
eral Iaragosa had been ordered to q Guate-
maIan port to take on board the Mexi-
can Charge d. 'Afaires, Senor Jose Cooley.
II the Guatomalan Government does not
answer the last and final note OF the
Mexican Government, there is believed
TO be the most Imminent risk OF a daclara-
ton of war.
PRESIDENT DiaZ was to have gone on a
hunting trip to-day, but postponed it. as
Is generally thought, on account of the
serious situation with Guatemala. II is
reported that Cabinet meeting will he
held Tonight or in the morning to take
Immediate action.
The record-union., 1895-01-22
BROOKLYN STRIKE.
Violence and BlOodshed the Rec
ord of the Eighth Day.
ORDER FAR FROM BEING RESTORED
IN THE CITY OF CURgHHBS.

Police and Militia Unable TO Cope
With the DisorderIy Element
and a Score or More of Police
Officers From Housetops-SoIdiers
Ordered to Fire, the Result of
Which is Unknown.
The record-union., 1895-01-22
BOTH DttD,S NED.
Two Young Ladies Lose Their Live,


Two Goun@ Ladies Lose Their Lives
in the Mississippi.
OLD MONROE Mo-, Jan. 2l.-News has
reached here of the drowning of two
young ladies in the Mississippi, near
Sterling. Misses Moilie Rodgers OF CAL
houn County, H., and Ida Trenkly of
Cochran, Wis, employees of a Govern
ment boat, in company with Frank
Phillips, crossed the ice to attend dance
at the Troy Club House. On their return
the ice broke, and all went down. Phil
lips alone succeeded in getting out. Tho
bodies of the young ladies were recovered
ana shipped To their respective homes.
Miss Rodgers was II years old, and Miss
Irenkly was 10 years old.