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his health; that he then told her that no
provision would be made in his will for
Young Jimmie. The mother of the boy
took this to heart and decided to preserve
all the records of the case and if oppor-
tunity presented would offer them in sub
sanitation of the boys claim for a share
of the estate. The statement that she
has married and is living in Sacramento as
the wife of prominent citizen Mr..
Showers emphatically denies.
Gerhardt was aware that Showers knew
the circumstances of the first settlement
which he made with the girl. According
to Gerhardt's statement he received
$500 the day following the payment of the
$40 from the ex-United States Senator.
Showers says the $500 was not paid by
Gerhardt but was paid by himself. While
he does not admit that there VS. ever any
ill-feeling between himself, Gerhardt and
Fair. he says he kept track of the illegiti-
mate offspring in order to be prepared for
ANYTHING which might eventually come
up.
His plans have gone somewhat amiss,
for during the past two years he has lived
under the vain hope of being able to relo-
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concerned no one among the agency con-
tingent fears or believesstga y thing will
take place, but it is natural that amidst
the excitement attending the arrival of
United States troops that some remarks
of ferocious nature should be attributed
to the Indians. They are elated over the
fact that they have been declared citizens
and can now buy liberal quantities of
whisky. Six more were brought before
the Recorder in Pendleton to-day for
drunkenness, and a report went out that
they all are preparing for a grand pow
WOW and spree. Slight disturbances oc-
cur but nothing serious has yet happened.
cold Wolf" the digniied iailer at the
agency jail, walks through vacant cells
as he clangs his bunch of keys. Not a
solitary Indian is under his care and not
one is likely to be for many weeks. Like
wise, the Indian policemen ride about the
agency for hours and sit in their saddles
looking at the soldiers.
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con YICTED At sAN BERNARDINO.
Emilio Garcia HiU Hang for Murder
ing Joseph GtLiLLnttaOt.

SAN BERNARDINo, March 11.--Emilio Gar
cia was convicted to-day of murder in the
first degree, without recommendation, for
killing Joseph Guillminot near Cotton on
October 80. Garcia will hang. His victim
was an aged rancher bachelor, who lived
alone in a cabin, and was supposed to have
much boarded gold in his cabin. Juan
Ferra, who was Garcia's accomplice, testl-
fed that they went to the cabin about
dark and demanded the hidden gold. The
old man on his knees swore that he had
none. Garcia for an answer stabbed him
in the throat. The old man begged piteous-
ly for his life, and with the blood flowing
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man tells several stories of the affray. One
is that on returning home that night, his
wife fired two shots at him from pistol,
and in self-defense he caught up the only
missive at hand, the lighted lamp, and
threw it at her to disconcert her aim. He
claims to have acted without thought of
the possibility of any fatal results. On the
other hand, the woman, who is still alive,
says that her husband came home intoxi-
Gated and began abusing her. She endeav-
ored to quiet him, and he drew a pistol
from his pocket and fired two shots at her.
As neither took effect, he threw the lamp.
Immediately after committing the act the
negro went to a livery stable and ordered
fast saddle-horse with the intention of
escaping. He said it was wanted by local
physician, but the hostler, knowing that
the physician never rode horseback, re-
fused him the animal, and a few minutes
later he was captured by the Sheriff and
lodged in Jail. The couple have not been
married over a month.
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COLUSA BROTHERS IN COURT
P. D. HANNUM CHARGES B. B.
HANNUM WITH THREATEN
ING HIS LIFE.
The LATTER MAY BE CONNECTED
WITH A RAILROAD Rob-
Berry.

CoLUsA, Cal, March 11.-There was an
exciting trial to-day in the Justice court.
The parties were B. B. and P. D. Hannum
OF Sulphur Creek, in Colusa County, one
appearing as principal and the other as
prosecuting witness. P. D. Hannum, on
March 2, had his brother, B. B., arrested
and lodged in Jail at Colusa, and to-day
testified that his life was in danger, his
| brother having threatened to kill him. He
asked his brother to cut some wood, where
upon B. B. refused and using violent Ian
guage went to the house, the witness
| thought, to get pistol. P. D. followed
closely and caught him as he was trying to
get something from under the bed cloth
ing, forcing him to leave the room.
| Witness further testified that his brother
| had been sneaking about the house at
night in his stocking feet or with his shoes
mutfied. His brother also threatened to
beat him with a club that was exhibited.
1t was twenty inches long, small at one
end and provided with wrist string. This
was hanging at the head OF the bed occu-
pied by B. B. Hannum.
J. d. Dyke testified that B. B. Hannum
had threatened the life of his brother, and
that he had seen and heard him slipping
stealthily about at night and had told him
that if he did not quit prying about his
window he would take shot at him.
District Attorney Weyand is prosecuting
and Hon. Edwin Swinford is defending.
Attorney Swinford asked this afternoon
for "a dismissal without introducing evil
dence in behalf of defendant. This was
refused. Judge Leining said he would
deny it until evidence in the behalf of de-
fendant is produced. The witnesses con-
tradicted each other in several statements.
What adds interest to the case is that it is
thought the charge is trumped up charge
to hold defendant until more evidence can
be gotten to prove that B. B. Hannum is
connected with the railroad hold-up and
robbery below Sacramento last October.
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came quite intimate with the deceased
millionaire and took quite an interest in
his sub-rosa affairs. While acting as the
friend of Mr.. Fair, he became acquainted
with Miss Stevens, who, by the way, was
known as Ellen and not as Annie. He was
also instrumental in the settlement before
John Mackay, and made the final arrange
ments.
Through this position he came in pos
session of the original document whereby
some $500 was settled upon Miss Stevens
and her son by Fair. He was also cogni-
zant of the fact that Mackay paid the girl
$50, 900 on behalf of Fair to settle the case.
the papers signed by Fair and drawn up in
his handwriting being for time in Show
erS' possession. He received several let
ters from the woman with whom Fair had
been intimate after she had taken up her
residence in Chicago. All these letters re-
ceived from Miss Stevens, as she was still
known, were destroyed in the fire which
brought such havoc to Virginia City. The
documents signed by Miss Stevens re-
leasing Fair from all future claims, both
those presented by Gerhardt and Mackay
were turned over to the custody of Ger
hardt ana DERBY. lnoSe papers are Stlll IN
Virginia City and are liable to be produced
at the call of the attorneys backing the
case of "James G. Fair Jr."
1t has been several years since Mr..
Showers received a letter from Miss
Stevens, the former mistress of the dead
millionaire. He says, however, that the
last letter which he received stated that
the deceased had called upon her during
visit to the Eastern States ostensibly fol
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white cedar log and has II foot keel, 3
foot beam and 2 foot depth of hold, and is
13 feet 6 inches over all. The boat is pro-
vided with four compartments and with
matches forward and aft, which were dug
out of the solid hull. These will be util-
lied for holding provisions and water. She
will have one mast when she sails from
here and will be sloop rugged.
Upon her arrival in San Francisco she
will be reftted with three masts as full
rigged ship. The little vessel has a steel
centerboard which measures about two
feet deep by three long, and weighs 11O
pounds. Broman says he can take provis-
ions enough to last several months, though
a part of the water, when on an extended
trip, would have to be towed behind.
There are two compartments amidship
sixteen inches deep in which to place his
feet and legs and sitting position will be
the only one he will be able to maintain
while at sea.
There are no bulwarks ON the vessel or
anything else to protect the captain from
the full force of the wind and sea. The
compartments mentioned are lined with
rubber cloth or sheeting.
Her steering apparatus is very neatly
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quest Eddie Strange testified that he told
Mrs. O'Hara after eating the cakes that
they were bitter, and that the old lady re-
piled: ''Well, don't eat any more; they are
stale, and may be they are poisoned"
Mrs. Matfeld, another witness, told a
startling tale. She said that three years
ago, while visiting at Mrs. OHara's house,
she heard the daughter of the latter, who
now resides at Oakland, accuse her mother
of having drowned her little son while
they were living in the East. Mrs. Mat
field did not pretend to vouch for the truth
of the story, but merely recited it as sus-
picious circumstance pointing toward the
evil character of Mrs. O'Hara. The old
lady is under bonds now awaiting exami-
nation on a charge of murder, which will
be taken up tomorrow in the township
court
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DISCOVERED In SAN JOSE.
WILLIAM BROWN AND MISS NOR
MA BOGGS SAY THEY DID
NOT ELOPE.
He FOUND HER ON THE STEAMER
WHEN LEAVING PORTLAND,
OREGON.

SAN JOSE, March n.-William Brown,
aged 10 years, and Miss Norma Boggs, aged
IS, who were reported in dispatches from
San Francisco as having eloped together
from Albina, Or, are at the home of C. J.
Brown, the father of the boy, on Alum
Rock avenue in this city. The Brown
family resided here for about eight months,
having come from Albina. For number
of weeks the boy has been visiting his rela-
tives and friends in Oregon, and he went
on the steamer to go home he found the
girl aboard. She had threatened to leave
her home and go to California to visit her
old friends, the Brown family.
The girl had often before been willful
and gone on long trips to the home Of her
grandmother and other relatives in Ore
gon. This is the explanation of the disap-
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and were returning Just before dark when
Tabor shot Medlin in the arm, severing an
artery Despite the service of mis- friends
Medlin died few hours later from loss of
blood.
Just before the shot was fired the men
were heard talking in loud tones, and it is
supposed that they had renewed a quarrel
of long standing concerning water rights
for their respective ranches. Tabor made
his escape to the mountains with a
Sheriff's posse in pursuit. Tabor is a fine
shot and experienced huntsman, and has
q reputation for determination. Sheriff
Holcomb thinks he will not surrender
without fight. Included in the pursuing
party is Tabor's father, himself a deputy
sheriff, who declared when he started out
that his son must stand the consequences
OF his crime.
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A REDDING GIRLS DEATH.
Dro'cned in Clear Greek by Failing From
a Plank,

Dro'Oned II, Clear Greek by Failing From
q Plank.
REDDING, March 11.rYesterdav after
noon party of half-grown children from
1go went over to Clear Greek to visit the
place where a bridge is being constructed.
Supervisor Harvey was on the hill, short
distance away, when plank across the
stream gave way and Mr.. Harvey's
daughter Jennie and his young son, who
were crossing thereon, fell into the deep
and rapid current. The boy swan ashore,
but the girl was drowned. A young man
who was present jumped in and tried to
save the young woman but without sue
cess, almost losing his own life. AT last
accounts the body had not been recovered.
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NOW LOOKING FOR A TOW
In His GuStaf Adolph ii He Is
Determined to Cross the
Atlantic.
FIRST COMING DOWN HERE.
Description of the Smallest Craft
Ever Built for Such Long
Voyage.

MARsHFIELD, Or, Marsh II. Captain
Broman did not get to sea in his diminu-
tive ship yesterday. He boarded his boat
and was towed down within two miles of
the bar, where he cut loose and tried his
boat under canvas. She was very cranky
and would hardly stand with the spar in
her, and while there was scarcely any
wind and the bay was as smooth as mill
pond Captain Broman had to keep shifting
himself to keep her on an even keel. When
he had proceeded short distance the boat
struck a whirlpool, caused by the rapid
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ONLY NINE VOTED NAY.
The Railroad Lobby Was on in
Strong Force Against the
Measure.
ALL THEIR TACTICS IN VAIN.
DeVIne Assists Them by Moving for
Reconsideration Will Surely
Pass the Senate.

SACRAMENTO, March 11.-All California
will rejoice in the action of the Assembly
to-day. One more step has been taken
toward making certainty of the building
OF the competing railroad. The bill au-
thorizing the HarbOr Commissioners to
lease part of the mud flats off South San
Francisco to the San Joaquin Valley Com
pany for their depot and other terminal
facilities was passed by vote OF 60 to 8.
AS was anticipated, strenuous effort
was made to delay the passage of the bill
by the men who have been recognized as
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Los ANGELES POISONING
MRS. O'HARA ACCUSED OF HAVING
DROWNED HER OWN Son
IN THE EAST.
Now AWAITING TRAIL ON A CHARGE
OF NUMBERING JOHN
HENDERSON,.

Los ANGELES, Cal, March 1.-THE Cor
oner's jury sitting in inquest on the body
of Johnny Henderson this morning
brought in verdict that deceased came to
his death by poisoning. Johnny Hender-
son and a companion named Eddie Strange
went to the house of Mrs. Elizabeth
O'Hara to play, and ate poisoned cakes
given them by the old lady.
Mrs. O'Hara claimed that she did not
know there was poison in the cakes, but
appearances are against her. At the in
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S4N JOSE sHARPERS FLEE.
They Succeed in Fleeing Several Con-
Jiding Ticttnrs.

SAN JOSE, March 1.-Two sleek oper-
ators, going under the name of Morgan
and Miller, were complained against here
to-day for sharp practices by number of
victims. They were in San Jose only a
week. During that time they had big
signs painted on their Office windows to the
effect that the firm was a real estate and
loan agency with a cash capital of $500, 1000
A young man named 7. F. Hutchinson
paid the swindlers 500 as security for
faithful services in collecting rents for the
firm. He was to begin work this morning,
but found the Office door locked and his
employers gone. William Gessfeld, a
tailor, was swindled out of a $75 suit of
clothes, and a number of others were vic
timized in lesser amounts. The sharpers
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RANCHER SHOT TO DEATH
James P. Medlin's Demise Due
to a Loss of Blood From
His Wounded Arm.
THE ASSASSIN IS AT LARGE
His Father Is In the Pursuing Posse
and Says His Son Must Suffer
the Penalty.

SAN BERNARDINo, March 11.-Cajon Pass,
IN the San Bernardino Mountains twenty
miles north OF this city, was the scene of a
murder yesterday afternoon. James P.
Medlin suffered death at the hands of
William L. Tabor Medlin was bachelor.
aged 81, while Tabor is married man
about half as old. There was a little social
gathering at Mediums yesterday attended
by dozen neighbors including Tabor and
his wife, the latter doing the honors as
hostess. Toward evening the party went
to another neighbor's for a friendly call
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LIGHT ON THE SKELETON.
Relations of the Late Million
aire With Miss Stevens, the
DreSSm
PROVISIONS FOR THE BOY.
Several Statements That May Be
Brought Forward as Evidence
to Back up the Claim.

REDWOOD CITY. Cal, March Thames
Showers, at present resident of Santa
Clara County, knows more about the
whereabouts of the son of James G. Fair,
born out of wedlock, than any other per-
son outside of the mother and James G.
Fair Jr. For the time being Showers is
hauling lumber from Mountain View sta
ton for building for Frank Stone on the
hillside beyond the county road.
In the early days Showers was employed
by the smelling firm of Buhling g. Nc,
Coolough, and during that time he be.
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arranged contrivance situated just little
forward of the compartments that are in
tended for his feet, and consists of a
lever and grip similar to that used on the
cable-cars which connects with the rudder
by a line.
Taking the craft all in all she is queer
looking object for person to go to sea in
and she causes great deal of speculation
by persons who have seen her as to her
chances of reaching her destination safely.
The captain will be clad in oiiskin clothes
and prepared for all kinds of weather. He
will also be lashed securely to his boat, so
that if she does capsize, which he expects
she frequently will, he cannot be lost be-
fore she rights herself, which she will do
by aid of the centerboard and by letting
the mast and rigging loose, which can be
done instantly by an automatic arrange
ment.
Bromar will take provisions to last DO DAYS.
He expects to make from four to six knots
per hour, and that amount will be suffi-
cient to last until he reaches San Fran
cisco.
Unsatisfactory arrangements can be made
with the railroad company, on arrival in
San Francisco he will place machinery in
the vessel, put her on wheels and by the
aid of electricity or naphtha he will run
her to New York by rail. He will then
make immediate arrangements to cross the
Atlantic to Europe. Captain Broman is a
Russian by birth and is 45 or 80 years old.
The weight of the vessel when complete
will be about two tons.
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from the wound accompanied Garcia about
the house while the latter searched. In
his rage over his disappointment at finding
nothing, Garcia again stabbed his VIC
tim in the breast and throat, and then
went through the house again, still further
finding nothing. He returned to his vic
tim, who cried out a heart-rending appeal
to be spared, and cut his throat from ear
to ear. Witness stood guard at the door
of the cabin while this butchery was 60
ing on
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BUENED HIS WIFE TO DEATH.

Crime of PtGcerUiile Cotored Boot
black.
SACRAMENTO, March 11.-Lone Starr, a
colored bootblack residing in the town of
PIacerville, threw lighted lamp at his
wife Saturday night. The lamp exploded
and set fire to the woman's clothing. She
was burned in a shocking manner and will
die The flesh of her breast and arms
part d from the bones and is literally
han ging in shreds. 1t is stated that the
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appointments by the Governor.

SACRAMENTO, March 1.-THE Governor
to-day appointed Mrs. Adina Mitchell of
Los Angeles a trustee of the Whittier
School, vice Francis L. Haines, whose term
expired; also Amun Sevorb Pilot Commits
sioner for San Diego, vice S. w. Hackett; !;
also c. II. Davis, Port Warden at San
Diego, vice John Dillingham;.
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cate the child and to produce it at time
when its appearance meant money for
some one. He had even gone so far as to
state to intimate friends that the boy
would be forthcoming, but when ques-
toned regarding the location OF the child
he said: Before God, do not know"
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mn Sen Horses at Santa A,,fto.

Los ANGELES, March IL. = Frank w.
Corey, superintendent OF the Stanford
stock farm, arrived from the north yester-
day. Corey will conduct the sale of a
number of Palo Alto horses at Santa Anita,
Lucky Baldwin's country seat.
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UM1TILLA INDIANS JUBIL4NT.
Getting Drunk and Preparing for a Big
P0actCotU.

PENDLEroN, Or, March IA peculiar
condition of affairs prevails on the Una
tilla reservation. The United States In
dian agent finds himself with absolutely
no authority. So far as an outbreak is
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left San Jose last Saturday night for parts
unknown.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1895-08-29
The Poor Working rian.

4 rather nervous laboriuS man,
over middle age. ON foot and packing
his blankets, called at IA ranch i'm this
county, inquiring for work. Not
needing more permanent help at the
time. he was given "A job temporarily
so he might rest his feet and recruit.
Finding him useful he was kept on
until he discharged himself. at the
end of forty-two days and "A half. The
following is "a copy of the bill rendered
for his services and how paid:
CREDIT.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1895-08-29
A Bit Of History.

Anaconda Standard: Ii Governor
Morton should succeed in his desire
to he the nominee of the Republican
national convention for the presi-
dency. he will enjoy the distinction
of being the oldest man ever NOM
mated for that office. William
Henry Harrison died at the age Of
sixty-eight, after holding the presi-
dency just month. Zachary Taylor
died at the age of sixty-six, after
having heen the incumbent of the
office one year. four months and five
days. Andrew Jackson retired from
the presidency i'm 1S,1, at the age of
sixty-nine. Samuel j. Tilden was
sixty-two when nOminacd. George
Washington WAS sixty-cight when
he retired. These are the oldest of
the elected presidents. Among the
defeated candidates, General Win
field scott was the only other more
than sixty ever nominated for the
presidency. Governor Morton will
he seventyfour next year. John
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1895-08-29
Something lie Forgot.

Butte Inter Mountain: 1t il n
pity that senator Harris. who was
such II conspicuous figure in the
Washington silver. convention yes
tcr,lay. never thought to Introduce
u free coinage hill in the session of
congress when his party with a
clear majority in each house could
have passed it any day sent it to the
executive office the next morning. Ii
probably has not escaped the notice
of the American people that when
ever congress is not in session or
when one branch of il is Republican
the Democratic party is'very Jealous
and very loud I'M advocating the res
toration of free coinage, but that
when congress is i'm session and
every department of the government
is Democratic there is a remark able
abatement of zeal ON the subject and
nothing is done for the white metal,
The history of the past two years
and half abdndantly establishes
the truth of these statements.