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The record-union., 1895-10-05

SAN Francisco, Oct. An the Dur
rant case to-day the Rev. John George
Gibson was placed upon the stand. and
the defense made its expected assault
on him. Mr. Gibson was not very Sc
yerely handled, but it was more than I'M
piled that it was the minister's Lettering
which was found on the package OF
Blanch Lamonts rings sent to her aunt
alter the murder.
The examination consisted of having
Gibson identify some of his writing,
among it the same names that were
written on the paper i'll which the rings
were wrapped. which he wrote for the
defense az the preliminary examination
Mr.. Gibson was very cautious, and did
not go further than to say that the spec
linens shown to him looked like his
writing.
The defense got several specimens OF
his writing in evidence. among them
being a slip OF paper with the address OF
Mrs. Noble, to whom the rings were
sent. This was in printed letters, as was
the address on the package. At the re-
quest of the prosecution, Mr.. Gibson
wrote a communication containing all the
figures and names found in and on the
package. The manuscript of one OF his
sermons was also introduced. The re-
emblance between the chirograDhy OF
the minister and that on the papers OF the
package was strong.
The defense places much emphasis on
this feature of its case. The specimens
produced to-day show that the minister
pens a round hand, the letters Of which
are of the character of printing and with
scarcely any indlvid uality.
The defense made no attempt to show
where Gibson was at the time OF the muir
der, and did not question him as to his
shoe found in the church study with u
blood stain on the sole. on his chisel,
which is supposed to have been used by
the murderer on the ialnb of the belfry
door
This afternoon Durrant's attorneys
called a dozen witnesses TO Durranps
good character. One was minister and
another DR.. King. father Of George King,
who saw Durrant in the Emmanuel
Church about the time the murder is sup
posed to have been committed.
Dr. King said Durranps character had
been so good that he had never thought
there was any need of discussing it,
From others it was learned that he was
always looked upon as an upright and
moral young man.
Donald Mcintosh, DurranTs next-door
neighbor, indorsed Durrant's character.
a suggestion that something OF breezy
nature will come out in the prosecutions
rebuttal was furnished by District Attor-
ney Barnes, who asked Mcintosh as to
visit mis- wife paid to Cooper Medical Col
lege with Durrant. Mcintosh denied
that his wife had made any complaint
against Durrant's conduct on that occa-
sion, as suggested by the prosecution.
In the contempt proceedings against
Miss Carrie Cunningham, the reporter
who refused 10 dlvuige her sources of in
formation, decision was reserved until
Tuesday.
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pany, John Campbell and J. McSweeney.
The pavilion at Tolenas Springs was
burned.
The loss, including fences. feed. stove
wood. etc., will not fall much short of
$4,000.
FOREST FIRES IN soNoMA COUNTY.
HEALDsBURG, Oct 4.-Fierce forest
fires are raging to the north and east OF
this city to-day and the Russian River
Valley is enveloped in haze of smoke.
Last night the people of this city wit
messed q magnificent spectacle created
by the flames on the western hills. But
while the sight was pleasing to the eye.
1t was distressing to the mind, for acre
upon acre of noble forest was being swept
away by the flames.
Upon Geyser Peak another fire was
noted. By hard work the farmhouses of
the settlers on the mountain were saved.
but the timber, fences and pasture have
been destroyed.
Another fire is burning back of
Skaggs' Springs. and reports from there
are TO the effect that much fencing and
feed have been destroyed. 1t has been
many years since so destructive forest
fires have visited this section.
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STATE BANKERS.
Opening of the Annual Convention of
the Association at Fresno.

Opening of the Annual Convention of
the Association at Fresno.
FRESNO, Oct. 4.-The California Bank
ers' Association met to-day in Einstein
Hall, which has been newly opened and
specially decorated for the occasion.
Lowell White OF the San Francisco Saw
ings Union, the presiding officer. called
on DR.. Chester Rowell of the Peoples
Savings Bank of this city to deliver the
address of welcome. Rowell referred to
the financial stringency which had visited
this valley with exceptional severity,
bnt predicted that when confidence be
restored the splendid natural resources Of
this county would give Fresno its proper
place among the producing counties of
the State.
A. h. X. Schmidt of the German Saw
ings and Loan Bank OF San Francisco
replied for the visitors, and agreed with
the previous speaker as TO the future of
this county. About sixty delegates are
present at the convention, representing
points from Santa Rosa to Los Angeles.
At the afternoon session a communica
ton from j. J. Valentine of Wells Eargo's
Bank was read by the Secretary. The
writer argued strongly in favor or gold as
the basis of payment.
This was followed by paper on "Vari-
GUS Kinds of Money of the World" by
Benjamin G. Wright, who represents four
San Francisco banks in the convention.
Next came paper by William Beck
man of Sacramento, on 'Relation of the
Bank TO Depositors and Borrowers"
The next paper was read by Hon. II.
w. Magee, State Bank Commissioner, en-
titled why Banks Fail" He gave as
the principal reasons for bank failures:
Inconpetency, lack of education, specu-
lating with bank funds, and directors
failing to perform their duty. The
speaker was followed and iudorsed by his
colleague, Colonel Fuller, and the con-
vention, after unanimously passing
resolution condemning the overdraft
system in any shape, adjourned till to-
morrow morning.
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y Battle in Ecuador.

New YORK. Oct 4.-Advices were re-
ceived to-day by Ecuador's Vice Consul
in this city, Luiz del Gado, of battle
fought September 18th at Ibarrs between
adherents OF the former Administration.
commanded by Colonel Ribandencia, and
d force under Colonel Arrellano, OF the
followers OF General Alfaro. After two
hours lighting the forces OF Ribandencia
were routed. II is believed that there
will be no further trouble, as the majority
of people are satisfied with AItaro. on
October 9Th General Aliaro will go to
Guayaquil and call a convention to choose
q President
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Organized to Rob STAGES.

Los ANGELES, Oct. 4.-The examina-
ton of Edward Lang. head of a gang of
burglars, was held this morning and
there were sensational Developments. 1t
was brought out that the band was or
ganized Tor the purpose of robbing stages
and trains, and that the burglaries in this
city were only preliminary steps. COM
mitted in order to secure money on
which the gang could operate. Lang was
captured in San Francisco. All five
members of the gang were held to answer
with bonds Xed at &. 900 each.
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GORDON VALLEY FIRE.
The Damage Much Greater Than Was
at First Expected.


at First Expected.
SUIsUN. Oct. 1.-The damage done by
last nights fire in Gordon Valley was
much greater than was first expected.
The heaviest loser is Calvin Reams, his
house and all the buildings on his ranch
with single exception, being destroyed
by the flames. His loss will reach about
$4,000
The fire extended distance of about
twelve miles, from the Samuels ranch, in
Napa County. to within mile of the
town of Fairfield.
The owners of the ranches through
which the fire burned are: II. Samuels,
Coonbs Brothers. Mrs. John Coghlin,
Joseph Gordon, w. n. Gordon, John
Morris estate, c. Reames, Joseph Woods
estate, c. NJ. Hartley, Pierce Brothers,
Gilcrist estate, Tolenas Springs Com
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at the University of Norway, in the same
city. lie came to America IN 1869, land
ing In New York on April LIST OF that
year. lie went 10 Chicago shortly alter
ward, and became the editor OF a Nor
Wlegan paper called the bremdd. He
was called to Columbia College as an in
structor in German in 1851. In 1882 he
was promoted 10 the Gebhard Professor
ship of the German Language. In 1890
his chair was changed TO that OF Professor
OF Germanic Language and Literature,
which post he has held ever sinoe He
was well known as a writer OF short
stories. and as q poet and critic.
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Chinese ordered Deported,

WAsHINGTON, Oct. 4.-Collector Wise
at san Francisco has been instructed by
Acting Secretary Hamlin to deport all the
Cinnamon who were admitted as laborers
for the Midwinter Exposition. The Chi
nese, under the law, were entitled TO re-
main one year, but have over-stayed this
time. A month ago the Chinese laborers
had it announced to the Treasury De-
partment that they had departed, but their
has been discovered to be Chinese trick
to throw the authorities oil the track.
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The Committee on New Dioceses
Agrees on a Report Recommending
the Division of the See of Califor-
MIA, and the EstabIishment of the
Diocese OF Los Angeles, With tho
See at the Metropolis of the SOUTH
ern Section of the State.
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street Hallway Changes Hands.

Los ANGELES, Oct. 4.-For some time
there have been rumors that the Consoli-
dated Electric Railway of the new trac-
ton company has purchased the old
Main-street horse-car line and would
convert 1t into an electric road. 1t ia
learned to-day that the road has posi-
lively been sold to 1. w. Hellman,
Thomas Brown and other San Francisco
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Georgia Congressional Electlon.

AUGUSTA, Oct. 4.-The official returns
from the BlackWatson Congressional
election in this, the Tenth, district. show
majority for Black of 1902 votes. Black
(Dem.) received 1892 votes and Watson
tPop.) S,710, making the total vote polled
1908 in the entire district. The total
vote polled in 1894 was 80, I02.
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Hearst Wants the journal,

New YORK. oct. A report was in
circulation to-day that the Morning Jour
nal had passed into new hands. For
some time past William K. Hearst, pro-
prietor of the San Francisco E,caatlRer,
during a stay in this city has been nego-
tiating with John Il. Mclean for the
purchase OF the J0Uymat, and it now
seems probable that this will be accom-
plished in few days. MIR. Hearst said
tonight at the Hoffman House that moth
ing had been settled in the matter, but
that he hoped Tor satisfactory outcome.
y representative of Mr. Hearst was en-
gagged last night in examining the jour
not office accounts,
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Caltforuia Fruit In London.

LONDON, Oct. 1.-THE peaches compris-
inp part of the California fruit offered for
sale at Covent Garden market to-day
ware of moor quality and there was no de-
mend for them, The prices realized were
from Is to 5s per box. The pears were
very good and realized well, selling from
1ss a box for the best grades to 6s for the
common fruit Grapes brought IS Sd .
box.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. FIGHT.
Governor Budd Declares That 1t Shall
Not Take Place In California.

Governor Budd Declares That 1t Shall
Not Take Place In California.
SAN Francisco. Oct. 4.-ShouId the
present arrangements for the Corbett-
Fitzsimmons fight fall through, the pugil-
lists may be given an opportunity to spar
before San Francisco club. Prominent
sporting men are already agitating the
question. Their talk mas reached the
Olympic Club. Manager w. J. kennedy
said to-day that be would give Corbett
and Eitzsimmons chance 10 box linn
tied engagement before The Olympic
Club. 1he Australian, however, would
probably object To this, as Corbett is too
popular al the Post-street institution.
ID. NJ. Carman, Secretary of The State
development Committee, said to-day
that the light would blight San Francisco
II II took place here. He believed the
city and state would never recover from
such disgrace.
Governor Budd declares emphaticaliy
that no such meeting shall take place in
California
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a Tug Sunk In Collision.

WEST SUPERIOR wis.,, Oct. 4.-The
large steamer John V. Moran collided
with the tug Lyric i'll the harbor at
O'Clock this evening. The Lyric was
struck on the side, causing her to tip
partly over. fill with water and sink.
The crew were saved
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Double Tragedy In Arizona.

PRESCOTT, Oct AT Jerome yester-
day two Mexican lovers, Garcia and
Montoyo. quarreled over a senorita aud
Montoyo was murdered. Garcia took to
the hills, but was pursued and shot to
death by Deputy Sheriff. after having
emptied his six-shooter at the officer
The latter escaped unnurt
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PROFESSOR BOYEsEN.

lie Dies suddenly From rheumatism
of the Heart.
New YORK, Oct. 4.-Hjalmar Hjorth
Boyesen, Professor of German Languages
and Literature in Columbia College, died
suddenly in this city to-day from rheuma-
tism OF the heart.
Professor Boyesen was born in Fred
ericksvaern, Norway. His father was
professor of mathematics at the Nor
wiegan Naval Academy. He was edu-
Gated at Latin school in Christiapa and
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Value of tho Gould Estate.

NEW YORK. Oct. 4.-Surrogate Fitz-
gerald has returned to David Mcclure,
appraiser of the Jay Gould estate, his re-
port on its value in order that the collat-
eral Inheritance tax may be levied. The
report values the personal property of
the estate at $50. 934, $50, and the real estate
at 81. 100000. The residuary estate amounts
m S72 AZ
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Two Suicides in Kentucky.

BowLINe GREEN (Ky.). Oct. frank
E. Robbins, travelling for the n. 0. Nell
son Manufacturing Company ofSt. Louis,
committed suicide to-day by firing a
pistol ball through his head. He lett no
explanation.
LEXINGTON (Ky.), Oct Al. II. Bar
nett, formerly well-to-do business man,
committed suicide to-day by shooting
himself. No cause is known tor the rash
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FREsNo's RACE MEETING.
The Fourth Day Proves the Most Sue
cessful Thus Far.

The Fourth Day Proves the Most Sue
cessful Thus Far.
FRESNO, Oct. 1.-The fourth day of the
race meet proved to be the most success
full SO far, both with reference to attend
ance and sport. Some lively contests
were witnessed. The days racing was
marked with close finishes. Every race
was enlivened with vigorous whipping
in the stretch. There was nothing in re-
gard to speed worthy of mention, ex-
cepting when Ottinger paced q mile in
2:ll4. Summaries:
Half-mile bicycle. county. champion
ship, Barton won. Heriot second, Hert-
wick third. Time-l:l74.
One mile bicycle, county Champion
ship, Barton won. Heriot second, Hert-
wick third. Time-2:40l.
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from the Can't brian Societies of Colorado,
Montana, Wyoming, Idaho. Nevada,
Kansas and Ohio were present. Ex-
Governor Thomas, the President of the
Society. delivered the opening address.
The grand military band contest for
prize of $500 and gold medal was warmly
contested, the prize being awarded to the
Denhalter Band Of this city. The associ-
ton elected officers for the ensuing year,
ex-Governor Thomas being again chosen
as President
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Her Crew We're Lost,

LONDON, Oct. 4.-The British brigan-
tine Zoe was driven upon the sands in
the British Channel, near the Mumbles.
to-day, aud broke up while lifeboat was
proceeding to her assistance Her crew
were lost.
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KUCHENG MASSACRES.
Commissioners Have Difficulty in
Reaching the Scene.
HAVE TO WALK A GREAT DISTANCE
DURING INTENSE HEAT.

On Arriving at Their Destination the
Mandarin In Charge of the Inquiry
Refuses to Admit the Americans
and English to the Proceedings of
the Inquiry-The Turkish Govern
ment Taking Measures to Prevent
Further Outbreaks mt CONSTANT
nOple.
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SNOW In NYvnminn

LARAMIE, Oct. 4.-Ten inches of snow
has fallen here since yesterday noon.
Weather began clearing at II to-day. The
temperature is above the freezing point.
Some damage was done to wires and
trees.
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General Manager Kruttschnitt.

SAN FRANCISCO. Oct. Julius Krutt-
schnitt, the new General Manager of the
Southern Pacific system, arrived yester-
day afternoon, and to-day Entered upon
his new duties.
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REV. GIBSON ON THE STAND.
TeStifes in the Trial of Durrant
for Murder of Miss Lamont.
TESTIMONY SHOWING DEFENDANTS
CHARACTER TO BE GOOD.

A Tragedy Occurs at jerome, Arizona.
ResuIttno I'm the Death of Two
Mexicans - Examination of the
Leader of Gang of Burglars at Los
Angeles Brings Out the Fact That
They Had Organized for the Pur-
pose of Stage Robbing.
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Serious Runaway Accident t

SHEPARD (Mich.), Oct. 4.-This after
noon, as mum ber of women of this place
were out driving, their horses became
frightened when going down steep hill
and ran away, upsetting the buggy and
throwing out all the occupants. Mrs. II.
G. Bige!ow had her ankle dislocated;
Mrs. William Drake was injured in
ternally, probably fatally; Mr.. John
Dough and Mrs. Fred Knapp each had
right leg broken, and Mrs. +. 4. Furlong
had her left arm broken.
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The Trial of Bandit Brady.

MARYsvILLE, Oct. 4.-Grove l.. John
son has been retained to prosecute Jack
Brady, charged with the murder of Sheriff
Bogard of Tehama County. The trial
takes place in this city the first week in
NOvem Der.
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CAMBRIAN SOCIETIES.

First Annual Eisteddfod Now In Ses-
sion at salt Lake
SALT LAKE (Utah.), Oct The first
annual Eisteddiod, under the auspices of
the Cam brian Society OF Utah, is now in
session in this city. The Eisteddfod
opened Yesterday aud transacted prelim-
mary business, after which the exercises
commenced and were continued to-day
in the Mormon Tabernacle. In the pres
ence of 10000 people. Representatives
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The Army's New COMMANDER.

WASHINGTON, Oct. "A telegram was
received at the War Department to-day
from General Miles stating that he would
report for duty at Washington to-mor-
row.
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BAD ACCIDENT AT TACOMA.
Head End Collision in a Dense Fog
Between Electric Cars.
A DOZEN PERSONS MORE OR LESS
DANGEROUSLY HURT

The California Bankers Association
Opens Its Annual Session at Fresno,
About Sixty Delegates From All
Sections of the State Being Present
Fourth Day of tho Race Meeting
at Fresno q Great Success.
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American Health Association.

DENVER (Col.), Oct. 1.-The American
Public Health Association concluded its
abors to-day and elected the following
officers for the year: President, DR..
Eudaro Liceagio, City OF Mexico; Vice.
Presidents, Surgeons A. a. Woodruff
and Heury Savllla, u. 5. A., Denver
Secretary, DR.. Irving y. Watson, Con-
cord, n. H.; Treasurer. Henry d. Holton,
BrattlebOro, VI. Executive COMMITTEE
DR.. j. G. Schrader, Iowa City, Ia; DR.. /.
A. Goodwin, Thomaston, Conn. and DIR.
l.. McShane, Baltimore. Buffalo was Sc
lected as the next meeting place.
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The Cuban Flag VIII be Displayed

KEY WEST (Fla.), oct. AT meet
ing of the City Commissioners held last
night, a petition signed by most of the
prominent citizens. requesting that the
Cuban flag be displayed over the City
Hall on the 10th inst, in honor OF the
first attempt for Cuban liberty, was pre-
sented. and the request was granted. 1t
was ordered by the board that the
stars and stripes, with the Cuban
flag. be displayed as requested. There
is much rejoicing among the Cubans
over the fact
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Two-twenty trot, purse $500:
Time-2:1I1a. 2:131L. pad

Five and half furlongs, handicap,
urse Sl50, Blue Belle won, Inkerman
econd, Nevear third. Time-l:0Sl.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-07-18
Best Roads foe Farmers.

The reports Of several special inves-
legations conducted by experts Of the
Agricultural Department have been
submitted to Secretary Morton. The
inquiry as to the best roads for farms
and farmers was conducted by Gen.
Roy Stone, who pictures the roads
that best meets the farmers needs as
a solid, well-bedded stone road, so
narrow as to be only single track,
but having an earth track alongside.
"a fine dry, smooth dirt track,
the report says, "is the perfection of
roads-easy on the horses feet and
legs and on the vehicles and free from
noise and jar. The stone roads on the
other hand wear more in dry weather
than wet. Practical experience shows
that the junction Of the stones and
earth sections of the roads can be kept
even, and there is no difficulty met in
the meeting and passing Of loaded
teams-two points which have been
raised in the discussion of construction
methods. No rutting of the earth
roads results.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-07-18
GROVER CLEVELAND.
The Children's Fresh Air Society of Bal
tipoOre

"Oh look at them flowers! oh what
kind of flower is that, and that. and
that
The questioner was little fresh air
boy, sent out by the society for his hrst
visit to the country, and as the train
dashed past meadows bright with flow
ers. his delight knew bounds. You
love flowers, don't you said |. "lou
bet do" in tone which left no room
for doubt.
And then fell to thinking how the
world is the garden Of the Lord, and
these. his little ones, the tloweretS fair,
but how the earthly gardeners had ne
elected them. and let them get crowded
together in unwholeSome corners where
the burning air is rendered more intol-
cradle by the vile OdOrS of dirt and decay,
and worse than all, is filed with voices
quarrelIng and curSing, for these senSl-
tive plants are affected by foul sounds
as well as by foul air. If the Son OF the
Owner were here He would have com
passion on the multitude, and so must
we. And one of the best ways of help
ing and reviving them is for those who
are in that part of the garden which is
Sllll as ne pldulCb w. W IlNi' iiS
the grass to grow. and the trees rejoice
before Him and the heavens declare His
glory. to take the uncarcd for plantlets
tolive with them for little while. The
Children's Fresh Air Society is the trans
planting machine.
Well, by this time we had reached our
destination and left the train. Two of
the little girls from one of the most
wretched parts of Baltimore had been
invited again to the same place where
they had stayed the year before. n Int
tie country girl of their own age drove
down to meet them, and the children
rushed into each others arms. 1t was
needless to ask if they were glad to see
each other again. In a conversation |
had with one Of the young men OF the
family. he said, Il don't see how the
country people can help taking the chill
dren. We are more than repaid for any
Slight trouble they may be. by the inf
mite pleasure the two weeks visit gives
them"
The postofiice address of the society
is ll2 y. Charles Street, Baltimore. Its
president is Mr. VIM. l.. Smith; its vice
president and treasurer, Mr.. Fred. X.
Owens; and secretary, Miss Katharine
G.. Spear, 81 w Lanvale Street.
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Two Strange Gases of Shooting.

At Wheeling last Thursday evening
while Jacob Baumbarger was walking
along the street, near his home, chat
ting with friend, he suddenly sank
to the sidewalk. He was carried into
a drug store, where it was found he
had been shot in the breast near the
heart with rifle ball. A physician
was hastily summoned, but Baumbar-
ger expired in few minutes. There
isno clue as to who fired the shot. No
report was heard in the vicinity Of
where the victim was hit.
Last Saturday night while Mrs.
White, who lived near Charleston, was
clearing the supper table she suddenly
fell to the floor and died instantly.
Examination revealed large hole in
her head, supposed to have been made
by striking the corner Of a sewingm ma
chine standing near, causing instant
death. Upon further examination by
a physician, however, 44-callber
Winchester ball was found lodged in
the opposite side of her head, having
gone clear through. 1t is supposed
that stray bullet fired by some men
shooting at target near the river did
the work. Whoever fired the shot
was so far away that no report was
heard.