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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-16
ARRESTED on CHARGE or CONSPIRACY.

Charles W. Hewitt. OF No. 10 Elm-st, Long
Island CITY; O. Peacock. OF No. 1872 East O3c-hun-
Aired and-,nrty.eishth-s,.. and Michael J. Camp
bell OF No l49 Wilis-ave. were arragned In York.
vile Police Court yesterday afternoon on charge
OF conspiracy. The defendants are members OF
the Journeymen Stone-cutte:s Association.
The complainant. Joseph conneli. also member
OF the union. alleges that these men. acung VITA
others In the association. prevented him from the
lawful exercise OF his right 20 worl. at his trade
A resolution was adopted In June last by the union
cutting him on from working with union men, on
June Alexander Nelson. the walking delegate
went 10 the 81. Lukes Hospital construction work
where Connc was employed ana ordered the work
men not 10 work with Council any Longer. ue
sss told by the foreman that he must knock or
or all OF the men would quit lie reiinQu,shed ms
fob a nj has not been able 10 procure employment AZ
ms trade since. , Ara.
Ma sis,ratc Mott committed the defendants In $50
bail each for examination to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-16
THE STREAMING or THE COLUMBIA
RELIEF AT THE NAVY DEPARTMENT THAT THE

THE STREAMING or THE COLUMBIA.
RELIEF AT THE NAVY DEPARTMENT THAT THE
REPORTS WERE EXAGGERATIoNs.
Washington July L.-No further advices IN re-
gard 70 the stralnng OF the cruiser Columbia nave
been received by the Navy Department. ana tnefe
IT, therefore every reason to believe that the re-
ports published concerning the injuries received oy
the cruiser at Southampton were CONGREGATIONS
officials OF the Navy Department feel that 'hey
ar. justified In making such an assertion. II ,he
accident had been at all serious, the Coiunola
would undoubtedly have been detained at sou'h-
ampton for repairs instead OF being ordered 10
GO ahead In making the necessary preparations ior
her race against time across the Atlantic Nap.e
MESSAGES have been received at the Department
from Captain sumner since the COLUMBIA was
taken out OF dock, but none OF them makes any
further mention Of the strain. They mercy re-
intc to tho preparations FOR departure. ara moi
cate that the Columbia viii probably START TOT .NeW Nv"
York tomorrow The orders remain as Originally
given and under them the Columbia is 70 ne
brought home under natural draugnt, excepting
during the last twcnty-four hours, wheh IorCed
draught is to be used. l., A.. .or,,ro
Naval officers are much Interested IN the coHins
Trim OF the Columbia, which Is looked on as laiI
,ost o, her abilities. Predictions have Deen mdue
that she Will make more than an average speed %
n,reteen knots per hour. but conservative esl-
mates are that she Will not make more than seven
knots
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-16
ARMY ORDERS Issued.

Washington, July - (SpecaD.-The following
Army orders have been issued: Leave OF absence
for two months. to take effect on or about July
49, Is granted Colonel Charles 7. Alexander. As
sstant surgeon-ge Captain william IL. Cor
busier. assistant surgeon. will. in addition to his
present duties take charge OF tho Medical supply
Depot In New-York City during the absence %
leave OF Colonel Charles T. Alexander. ass;stan'
surgeon general. Captain David A. Lyle. Ordnance
Department, will make not exceeding two visits
In July and three visits in August from the Md
vale Steel Works. Philadelphia, Penn. to the works
OF the Benjamin. Atha & Illlngworth Company
Newark. N. j., on oficial business pertaining 70
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-16
NOKE SMITH EXPLAINS,
HE KNOWS MORE NOW THAN HE DID WHEN HE
WROTE THAT TREE-sILvER LITTER

Washington. July l5.-secretary Hoke Smith TO-
dav gave ont the following:
Nv attention has Just been called TO the publ
caf,o, ~ . letter written by In September.
lSS ID he Ion " J.. Peek. and published 81 that
u.s. then onerly opposing the Sub-Trea.ury scheme.
ard my personal opposition 10 Il was ven under
stood The letter clearly excluded the idea OF Son
rri,rin- mo TO all OF the seven propositions winch
II prcsentcl although It was known that ! az
favor the free coinage Of silver was giving most
- my attention 10 prOfes, oaal work at that time.
and supposed. without thorouah INVESTIGATION. that
,he frre coinage 81 silver would carry the value
~ ~. siivcr huulon coined into dollar to par,
ard aso keep silver and sold dollars upon parity,
ri,e, tbe s,b,ert much more study. and being
thorSu,hly satisfied that IN. free. unlimited and
trIsrendcnt coinage o. silver AT the ratio OF l5 TO
wn,,l1 rrsu,, m lycr mono metallism. have FOR
several years openly opposed II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-16
LECTURES At TIE CATHOLIC SUANER SCHOOL

Plattsburg ~ v. July I5-The second week OF
tho Catholic Summer School OF America opened
encouracIngly to-day There were many new arr
walls. Philadelphia sending large delegation. the
Rev. DR.. James r. Loughlin OF Philadelphia. began
a course OF lectures on the international deVe'op-
inent OF the early Church combining his remarks
this morning to introduction OF MS suh)ec.. ne
was followed by the Rev. Hugh Henry. professor
Of English literature at the seminary at Overlook
PENN with the first OF series OF five lectures on
the beginning Of English Literature: Ills Sud
iect to-day was 1.-The Land and Its Peope me
evening lecture was physiology by i'rotncr Bau-
win He spoke on the influence OF a.conol ON the
circulation of the blood.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-16
y II MuLLIKEN WILL RETURN.

Washington. July l5.-Julse William a. Mliken
law c,.rk OF the Postoce Department. to-day made
the following statement regarding the actions OF his
brother. b. II. Mll,kcn who has beea indicted for
alleged hou.cbrcaking and assault upon daugh-
ter OF Northumberland ). F. Philips;
''R H. Mllilken lett town upon the advice OF his
brother Saturday. July h. Win the understanding
,,o, ma criminal prosecution nor proceedings would
be Instituted against him. since he has learned 81
tho Indictment against him he IL both surprised
ami Indignant and viii return 10 Washington and
meet the accusation. a full statement or the case
viii be given 10 the press later
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-16
AMERICAN HORSES AT LUXEMBURG.

Washington. July 1.-THE Department OF State
has received Information from Commercial Agent
Murphy dated at Luxemburg showing that Amer
lean horses have been successfully Imported and
disposed OF in that market. translation OF an
article appearing In Luxembourg paper. bearing
directly this subject. accompanies Mr.. Murphy's
report. and says:
That the horse markets. have been more Largely
attended than heretofore Is duo to the fact that
whole shiploads OF horfes have come from America
These purchased In America by agents sent over
for the purpose by number OF North German
Dealers who have united in this speculation. In
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-16
HAS GEN scuoFIElD BEEN RECALLED?

Washington July l5.-Thc Information contained
In n dispatch from Seattle that I!eutenan-tcn-
cral John w. schonei. the commanding oIhccr OF
the United States Army. had been directed TO aoan-
don his tour OF Inspection IL military posts In the
United States and return to Washington without
delay, Is a source OF much mystery at tho War De
partmcnt Onhclals there profess to know nothing
about the alleged order. and are not inclined to
believe lis authenticity, -. GENERA, Schohc.l was
heard from by telegraph ON Saturday. lie was then
I'm the Yosemite aud nothing In his dispatch lnd-
GATED any change In his plans dispatch about
a matter of Official n,ss was sen. TO him there
to-day Secretary Lamont and Assistant Secretary
Doe are absent from Washington.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-16
rAcrpOI-ND FREIGHT SHIPMENTS.

Chicago July l5.-Last weeks eas'bound ship
ments amounted to GS.76 tons or deah Tesht
against 569s the previous week The Dig railroad
strike was stiI on during the correspondhs week
lac, year hence the shipments then were only a.
la2 tons. Shipments last week we're divided as FOL
lows: Michigan Central. $780, Wabash. 15iS; LAKE
shore cosi Fort Wayne s7 pan Tr SanE S57c
Mckee Plate. LIS. Ere GS6'; l'ig -FOUR -'A-'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-16
vrw uAMpsHIRE TO SUE A RAILROAD.

Exeter. ~ H. July 1.-THE State OF New-Hamp-
shire Will at once bring suit against the Manchester
and Lawrence Railroad Company to recover N"'-
90 earnings In excess OF 10 per cent TO which the
State is entitled by the provisions OF the ROADS
charter and the statutes. fortnight ago Governor
pusie, directed the Attorney General to examine
INTO the matter and to take all practicdpio steps
for the protection OF the States interest
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-16

BLACK DRESS GOODS
Three spccals-1Oc English Marine Serge at So; the
81 grade at 75c: 81 81 English Sicilan at 81.
Fourth Avenue and Tenth Street.
SUMNER DRESS GOODS
The makers had some lots to close, we have some
lots to close, and so the little prices.
80 in Blue Serges, hard worsted finish, zSc I'd. the
Acc kind
80 in. Blue Serges, moha finish, diagonal, S0c I'D.
the 15c kind.
40 in Cream Mohair, bright, usrous finish, SIC
yd: the 75c kind.
AZ in. rich Srcilian Mohair 60c yd.; the SIC kind.
Five sorts OF French and American Cheviots, Tweeds
and Homespun effects, zoc yd; 40 and DOC
kinds
Ten sorts handsome novetes-fine French Cheviots,
Crepons, Whipcords, Grenadines, Brilants in
checks, paids, stripes and mixtures, 4Sc I'd ;
values up to $3.50
Near ROtundn.
WOMEN ARE INTERESTED
Fo, exceptional lots in the Muslin Underwear store.
100 good fine lawn apiece SUITS, waist has crushed
collar ard belt, skirt has wide gathered rutlc 81;
So 80 kind.
On sale at $50 P. MOO good standard quality
chntz Shirt Waists, Iaundcred collar and cuffs 25c.
Three to a buyer.
On sale at 3 p. M.-Gowns Of good, strong muslin,
mother hubbard yoke of 80 fine spaced pleats,
neck. So in long, $50; the ,5c kind
On sale at $50 p. M.-3O0 good, heavy, strong
muslin Drawers, deep hem and pleats, lSc. Only
three pieces sold to one buyer.
Second Floor. Fourth Avenue.
IS THERE A BEDROOM
10 furnish? Think OF this for what $25 will do:
Oak Bedroom Suit 3 pieces (bed, bureau washstand),
hair mattress, woven wire spring, feather pillows
all for SIS.
Fourth Floor.
HOSIERY UNDERWEAR
Children's eoru ribbed cotton Vests, low neck no
sleeves, high neck long and short sleeves, l7c for
so; were Acc.
Women's white Swiss ribbed Isle thread Vests, low
neck no sleeves IS, 5 for 81; good value at SOC
Womens black Swiss ribbed Bicycle Tights, knee
and ankle lengths. slS5 pair; were S450.
Womcns black rlb5ei Isle thread Hose, stainless dye,
SIS, for 81; were SOC.
Children, silk plated Hose, navy, cardinal, Nile green
and pearl. IS: the 80 and Soc grades.
broadway and Ninth street.
HAIR MATTRESSES
Re-madc in the old tick for sl.SS. II new tick is
needed s255 extra, stlo IN all.
Fourth Floor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-16
REQUEST OF THE RAILROADS GRANTED

Weshlne,on, July i5-rhc Interstate commerce
Commission to-day decided to grant tho request OF
the various railroads and the Master car 'ulnera
Association 10 extend the time within when the
NV of 1893 providing for 'hc safety or 'mploS's
on freight ears used In the interstate frame, '''
49, ,,,o ooroc, Tho ruling OF tho Commission Is that
Tho time within which hand-hods shall be- put upon
car, shaJ be extended to Dec, mber lsn ma me
lime within which all draw-bars SHAH Dc chingsu ~
mniform height shall be extended to FEBRUARY 10.
tSar
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-16
A HEW-YORK STEAMER ASHORE.

The Dutch steamer Prins Willem !. Captain Sorg-
draser. Of the Royal Dutch West India Mall Steam
ship Line. was reported yesterday ashore on the
Island OF Cubagua In the Caribbean Sea. The ship
asff this port on June "A for Hayti. Her agents are
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-16
THE SALE or WHISKEY TRUST

IT WIIIL TAKE PLACE On ANNUHI IF' N''I7 TIL
REORGANIZATION COMMITTEE WILL PROB
ABLY SECURE THE PROPERTY
Chicago July 15-Judge Taft. IN the ONO ana Ken
tucky District OF Federal Court to-day confirmed
the decree OF sale OF Whisky Trust properly rem
dered here by Judge Showalter. The property VIII
ia odvsr,sea for sale Tomorrow The sale Will take
place on Wednesday, August a. at the Clark-s''
entrance Of the County Courthouse. and VIII en-
brace everything covered BY the decree The prop
erty IL In Illinois. Minnesota. Missouri. Indiana.
Ohio and Kentucky. and In each OF these states
ancillary orders have now been entered confirming
tho original decree Eighteen distleries and the
office building in Peoria will be sold. The BID OF the
Reorganization Committee, @.W0c. payable IN
stock OF the old committee 70 the extent OF tnr
Committees holdings. is TO be accepted. IN
fact the Court has 80 directed. unless hlSher Do
be made which is extremely unlikely.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-16
IN DIX. CYRUS EDSOy'S PLACE.

Albany. July l5--Owen Cassidy. Of Montour Fails.
has been made chairman of the Executive and FL
committees OF the State Board OF Health 10
NJ vacancies caused by the resignation OF Dr. Cyrus
EJson as a member Of the board
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-16
rur g.rx,r 0fRyS NONE AGAIN.

The passengers on the Spanish Line steamer
Cudad Condal. who detained at HOFFMAN
Island because they had not the necessary health
certificates from the authorities at Havana. wero
released yesterday afternoon and were brought to
IN. lines pier In the East River the tug Gov
ernor Flower Among them were the ballet mas
ter signor Romeo: Amelia Bartolettl Asunta Bar
olettl and fun-lov.ng lot OF sirls-Helen BY.
Emma, c. Warren Lizzie Young. Anna Young.
kNte Perry. Lha Kenny, May Trent. Ar!le Airing
ton and Miss Rugs.ero. One OF them told. to the
evident delight Of the others, the Renaissance Of
how they had stolen a march on the proprietor
Of the Hote. TelasrMe. This party OF madcaps had
three trunks among them. and these the Landlord
vas intending 10 hold for their nnal weeks board
While the remainder. were at breakfast. Helen
lly who halls from Milwaukee, secured an express
man and had the trunks at the pier before the
landlord discovered her strstagem Then he swore.
she graphically remarked. In all the Cuban dAe
iecte
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-16

Hartford July l5-Mrs Perllna Rose. widow OF
Iossa Rose fell from the balcony OF her house IN
harrington on Sunday night. and was instantly
Killed She the richest woman In Iorrihs'on'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-16
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
Union pAcIFIcs MAY STATEMENT.

Roston. July lo.-The Union Pacific statement
for Nav exclusive OF oregon Railway and Navga-
t,on and Union Pacific. Denver and Gulf. gives the
following figures: Gross earnings, N,'6I2oi; de-
crease. $l5s7s6 net earnings. Sl7S5O increase.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-16
CARPETS HAVE THE FLOOR

CARPETS HAVE THE FLOOR
The July Sale is making talk in every Carpet store ~
hundred miles around And it is making talk IN hun
dreds Of homes While the merchants are wondenW
the people are buying.
s.. 80 Worsted Vevets at Sc.
81 25 Administers at Csc.
81 Moquettes at 75c
7Jc Tapestry Brussels at 4Sc
Regular Csc Atwood Ingains at toc.
And we will store any Carpets you buy fire.: OF ehargS
to be delivered when you say before Oct. !.
We are sole agents in this section for the Interior
Hardwood Parquet Flooring
Third Floor.
MILLINERY
Not many left Of the elegant IS Neapolitan Hats b
black and white at 95c.
Your choice from all the untimned stock, including
latest shapes and styles, zSc.
Trimmed Hats S+c5. any OF them.
Second Floor. Tenth Street.
IN THE WOMEN'S CORNER
Broadway and Tenth street, day slips without
shower OF novelties The prices show what masterfu
buying can do in your interest -
Mems fine quality japanese silk initial Handkerchefs,
49,
Pure linen fine quality mourning Handkerchief, TX;
worth % to 6jc.
Travelling Dressing Cases, solid sole leather, for men
or women: solid back Hair Brush fine Nail and
Tooth Brushes and horn Comb. 81.
Real alligator and split seal Pocket-books and COM
bination Gard Gases, $50
Real alligator or seal combination Purses, improved
coin pocket, with or without sterling silver corners,
&c.
Womens silk Mitts black and tan, 10 and Csc; usually
35 and SOC.
Long silk Mtts black, tan and slate So; the u and
$l25 grades
Fine Toilet Soap natural flower perfume. cakes in
box, l0c Same grade as imported Soap at 40
and SOC box.
Broadway.
HOUSEKEEPING LINENS
Remnants Of Table Damask, slightly soled, extra
wide. az to 81 I'D. lengths, 81 I'd; Sl.oo and
6J qualities.
Heavy Irish Table Damasx, assortment OF patterns,
So the yd
Towels in hall doz packages one-third regular prices
Remnants OF white Linens brown dress Linens Ducks
and 1owelngs 25c qualities at u &c; TO 4Oc grades
at TO-
Twill Kitchen Towclng, s. the I'd.
Extra heavy unbcachcd Bath Towels, To-.
Fourth Avenue.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-16
, &c.: 2Asn $;s1zS$@ Co.

the inspection of ordnance material. and upon the
completion thereo. will return to his proper s'as
ton after each visit
The following transfers In the ID Artillery are
ordered: First Lieutenant Edwin :. Curtis. from
1.igh. Battery A to Battery K. vice First Lieu
tenant Cornelius Dew. Wilcox. frcm Battery Il
to Light Battery A; FIRST Lieutenant john H.
clifford from Light Battery F to Battery 4: First
Lieutenant Arthur f. Curtis from Battery T. 10
Battery ~ FRS, Lieutenant Moses c. Zainsk,
from Battery VI 10 Light Battery +. Lieutenant
Daniel ". Ketcham Is relieved from duty with
Battery G. Fort Adamas, r. Il and WI p report
Me- for duty with Battery + as attached thereto
Captain Ira MacNutt, Ordnance Department, VII
proceed from South Bethlehem. Perm. to the
Sandy Hook proving ground. sandy Hook y; j.:
ON Official business TO witness the test or the type
s.inch r. L. rife made at the Bethlehem Iron
Works and upon the completion thereof Will ~
turn to his proper station.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-16

Watertown. ~ Y. July E.-J. Sterling Morton,
Secretary OF Agriculture. Is at Adams. this county
Visiting the place OF his birth and the scenes OF
his boyhood, for the first time In my years
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-16

Kunhardt e. Co.. OF No. 80 Beaver-st. They had no
news OF the disaster beyond the fact stated.
She is a single-screw steamer. with three mas's
barkentine rig 235 feet in length 80 feet breadth
and 10 feet 2 inches depth She is double decked
and Of SO tons burden, and was built N Ams,er-
dam In February. 1854. her owner being W. l. MALI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-16

snI,e OF TRANSFORMATION and insurance chargesE.so
marks lsl1 per horse-their price here Is less than
that asked ior European horses These horses arc
said to be excellent workers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-16
NOT A WORD IN THE PAPERS

for more than perhaps thing ten in the store that
crunq to be heard there things that ought be here you Rnoa
then are here-f know what vel been doing Of late
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-16
SUDDEN pEAra or GREXvlLLk A. KIssA y

As Grenville a. Kissam. the real estate broker OF
No. 81 Liberty-s.., about to step on train
from the elevated railway station at Fifty third-st
and Eishthave yesterday afternoon. about
O'clock ne WAS stricken with heart disease and fell
dead. The body at once removed to the Forty
seventh-st station house and thence to his house.
the ArnIton apartment-house. at No. 2S West
EiKhty-third-st.
Mr. Kssam who was In his sixty third year.
leaves q wife and q grownup He was mem
Der Of the Church Of the Hoy Trinity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-16
FIRE MARSHAL REMOVED.
SERIOUS CHARGES AGAINST JAMES
mitchell.

orr,crAIs OF HIS BUREAU SAID TO HAVE BEEN
IN LEAGUE WITH NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
TENDENr soTELDo AND sToREKEEPER
DELANEY DISMISSED.
flames Mitchell, who has been Fire Marshal OF
Nev-York City for the last SIX years. was Off
c,allv removed by the Board Of Fire Commits
s,oners yesterday afternoon, after an executive
session Of two hours.
The Commissioners made the following state
,nent of their decision:
The BOARD Of Fire Commissioners finds itself con-
,ronted with the fact that under the administration
- The FIRE Marshals Bureau by the said James
V,tchel incendiarism has been allowed TO assume
on organized form in this city. the only metropolis
o. he world where such anomaly exists. and
,hat such Judgement of bands Of 'frebugs " and tn
nSndness with which they have been allowed TO
carry on their Infamous work have been in large
Measure due to the encouragement and the i'm
UNITY which they have received through their col
insion with officials of the Bureau or the said
lanes Mitchell its responsible head. The Board finds
y That without protest or objection on his
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-16
EXTENDING THE COPYRIGHT PRIVILEGES

Washington. July l6.-The President. In accordance
with the reciprocity provisions Of the new inter-
national copyright law has issued proclamation
extending the privileges OF United States copyright
to publications copyrighted in Spain. Satisfactory
official assurances were recently given the state
Department that in Spain and her provinces and
colonial possessions the law permits TO citizens or
the United states the benefit OF copyright on SUD.
stantially the same basis as to the subjects or
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1895-02-26
MEXICAN MISCELLANY.
Central America Annexation
Report GENERALIZATION
Fayoring Crittenden.

City of Mexico, Feb. PEI
Monitor Republican, (newspa-
per- in an able editorial denies
that Mexico intends annexation
of Central America or any por-
ton thereof.
Patriotic feeling continues
undated throughout the coun-
try and volunteer organizations
are forming daily and offer
their services in case of war
with Guatemala.
a petition favoring Critten-
den as minister to this country
went to Washington today.
Wreckage of an unknown
steamship is reaching the har-
Dor Of Vera Cruz.
Thieves entered and robbed
the San Diego church in this
city.
1t is now rumored that the
government will lease the TIE:
huantepec Railroad to the Pa
cifc Mail Steamship Company
New York exchange, t05
premium.
The Central Railroad during
the second week Of February
earned S173,566.
Trials with new powder are
being made to-day at the ar
senal
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1895-02-26
THE SCOTS SAVED.
A Letter Detailing Their En-
counter With Mexican
Bandits,

San Antonio, Tex, Feb. %
Judge T. n. Devine received a
letter to-day from Captain
William Scott, formerly of the
state rangers, but now at Pue-
bla, Mexico, in which he gives
an accout of his battle with
Mexican bandits near that place
on February 3.
The letter states that Captain
Scott, his brother John Scott
and a man named Franklin
were in a lumber camp about
forty miles from Puebla, eating
supper, when a band of about
eighty bandits rushed in upon
them. The Americans were cut
off from their guns and could
only defend themselves with
their hands, and were shot, cut
and dubbed into insensibility.
The bandits then went through
the camp, breaking open trunks
and chests in search Of money.
The secured but little, however,
as the hands had all been paid
off that morning, Capt. Scott 5
life was saved by his watch.
He was hit by load of buck
shot, which struck his watch
and glanced off.