Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1895-08-28
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will probably be decided before night. Argument upon the writ of habeas corpus granted by the su- preme court IS being heard to-day by that body, with Judge Carson presiding. It is contended in be. half of Taylor that the sentence of five years WAS contrary to the statu- tes, that Taylor should have been sentenced to two years only, that he cannot now be resentenced, and that in consequence he is entitled 10 his liberty. This contention is antag- onized by counsel for the state, but we'll posted lawyers believe that 1t will be upheld by the supreme court. Meanwhile Taylor is out on $30000 bail.
 YKEKA, Cal, Aug 26.-Four mur- derers confined in the county jail here, named Johnson, Zemler, Null and Moreno, were taken from the iail by a mob at two o'clock this morning and hanged in the jail yard. Johnson stabbed his wife, Wm. Null shot a man in the back, Moreno and Zemler are supposed to have killed George Sears. All took their fate stolidly save Zemler, who begged pitiously and cried Tell dear old mother 1 am innocent Sheriff Hobbs was stopped on his way to jail and Winchester was heli to his head until the lynching was over. Every section of the country was represented in the mob. The affair was carefully arranged and we'll executed.
 NEW YORK, Aug. 26.-From pr. H. Von Herif, just returned from Cuba, the following is gathered: No one knows when the rebellion will end although the insurgents seem to be gaining ground and the island is suffering terribly. The su- gar planters will bear the brunt. Plantations are despoiled, cane un- cut and weeds growing. Laborers have all hocked to the cities. Many plantations have been laid waste by the armies. No crops can be pro duced next year. But little fight Tug IS DelDB uOne nOW'
 SAN FRANcIsco, Aug. 26.-The trial of Theodore DuTant was resumed to-day. Judge Murphy explained that his health had improved so that he felt able to proceed with the case and remain at his post at its conclusion. Out of all the ven iremen examined not one was ac- cepted as juror. The prosecution remains confident that the alibi kept in reserve by the defense is based principally on Durants state ments and his recognition for mo- ment by slight acquaintances will not avail.
 MONTREAL. Aug. 26.-Several hun dred excursionists on the steamer "Cultivateur," mostly Knights Tenn plsr and guests, had a narrow escape last night. The steamer was two miles from shore when the oil stove in sthe lunch room overturned, and set the room on fire. Very prompt measures on the part of the crew and few brave passengers saved the passengers from an awful death.
 SAN FRANcIsoo, Aug. 26. - The Chronicle says things have pro gressed far enough to warrant the statement that inside of three months fine passenger and freight steamers will be plying between Central American ports and this city, connecting with the Panama railroad and directly competing with the Pacific mall.
 CHICAGO, Aug. 26. - George R. Peck admits the correctness of the report that he has resigned as gen. eral solicitor to the Santa Fe sys- tenn and will assume the position of general counsel of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway Company.
 LONDON, Aug. 26.-A correspon- dent to the Pall Mall Gazette, at Shanghai, telegraphs that according to advIces from Cheng Tu four of the ringleaders of the recent massa- ere of missionaries have been exc cuted.
 CINCINNATI, Aug. 26.-John Cleg- horn and Pat Mears, boatmen, dis covered buried treasure box yes terday on the river bank and secured $20,000 in American eagles, dated 1925, and buried by river pirates years ago.
 PARIS, Aug. 26.-The Journal ex- presses a doubt as to the authentity of the rumor regarding the ap- preaching recall of United States Ambassador Eustis, owing to the slow progress of the investigation of Waller.
 YoKoHoMA, Aug. 26.-Count Mat sugat, the Japanese Minister of Fiji nance, has resigned.
 NEW YORK, Aug. 26.-Silver 66 2-3 lead 3 30.