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The record-union., 1896-02-21
SLOWLY STRANGLED 10 DEATH
Bungling Work of an Executioner at
st. Louis.
The Rope Broke, and the Condemned
Man Was Dashed, Crushed and
Bleeding, to the Floor.

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 20.-James Fitzger-
aid was slowly strangled to death this
morning in the County Jail by a bung-
ling executioner and his assistants.
The rope broke and Fitzgerald was
twice dashed from the gallows, the
first time to fall crushed and bleeding,
but still conscious, on the stone floor
Of the prison.
Until the Mortified doctors and bail
ifs could summon nerve enough to
approach the man, he lay struggling
heiplessly beneath the gallows, his
hands and feet bound, his face COW
cred by the black cap, and his body en-
tangled in the rope fastened about
his neck. When the black cap was
torn from his face blood shot from his
mouth, nose and eyes, bespattering the
bailiffs and doctors.
Despite the awful agony, the victim
retained Consciousness and was given
stin1ulants until he fully realized the
horror of his fate. He was then re-
moved to the morgue, where stimu-
lants were again applied. BY the
time a new rope had been obtained
Fitzgerald had as clear a conscious
ness of the terrible ordeal he had un-
dergone and that awaifed him as any
man who had witnessed the dreadful
scene.
AT IL o'clock, forty minutes after the
trap had fallen the first time. he was
again led to the scaffold. Sick and
trembling, but courageous, he once more
submitted to the binding, and at HOP
the trap again sank, this time carrying
him to death.
Fitzgerald's crime was the murder of
his sweetheart, Annie Naessens, on the
night of November 24, 1893.
The record-union., 1896-02-21
FRENCH POLITICS
The Chamber of Deputies Votes Confi-
dence in the Governm9nt.

dence in the GoyefnmSnt.
PARIS. Feb. 20.-In the Chamber of
Deputies to-day M. Gorges Chaudey,
Republican member of SaronAe- -Haute,
interpellated the Government as to the
statements made by M. Ricard, Min
lister Of Justice, in regard te the ap-
pointment Of Judge Poitevin to con-
duct the inquiry into the Southern
Railway scandals, and in csmnection
with the action taken by the Senate
thereon. In these statements he de-
elared, NJ Rieard had con.radicted
himself.
NJ. Ricard reiterated his former
statements, in which he repeated that
he assumed full responsibility for the
acts on his part which the Senate had
condemned and repeated explanations
OF his course which he had made in
the chamber a few days ago
M Barthou, Republican Deputy for
the Lower Pyrenees, replied te NJ. Ri
card.
M. Ricard answered M. Barthou's
speech, and was followed by ex-Premier
Ribot, who dwelt with emphasis upon
NJ. Ricard's Irregularities, and warned
the Cabinet against deviating from
their original programme.
The chamber renewed its vote Of con-
dence in the Government by vote Of
800 to 1S5. The former vote of conf
dence was taken on February 18th, in
response to Premier Bourgeois de-
rnand, and was 326 to 43.
M Lassessere, Republican member
for Tarn ct GaIne, moved a rider to the
vote of confidence that the chamber
censure NJ. Ricard for his statements
and acts The motion was rejected by
a vote Of. 279 to 234.
The debate throughout was excited
and noisy.
After the vote had been taken Prime
Minister Bourgeois sent seconds to M.
Raymond P9incare, formerly Minister
of Finance, 10 give an explanation Of
the imputation of political cowardice
made by him against Nj. Bourgeois.
Instead of giving any explanation, M,
Poincare referred the two seconds OF
NJ. Bourgeois to two gentlemen he Sc
Iected to represent him. The four sec
onds held a conference, and it is be-
heved they will arrange the matter,
So that no duel viii be fought.
The bureau Of the Senate will meet
tomorrow morning to discuss the .ac-
ton of the Chamber of Deputies, and
also the action to be taken by the Sen
ate. M. Loubet, President of the Sem
ate, is not inclined to give battle. A
long adjournment to enable the quarrel
to cool is favored by many. and it is
likely that this course will be adopted
The record-union., 1896-02-21
Have You Seen
the new PozzoNI PUFF Box? It is given
Tree with each box Of Powder. Ask for it.
FIGHTING IN CUBA
The Insurgents Successfully Attack
the Town OF Ial11co

Inc insurgents successfully Attack
the Town Of Jaruco.
HAVANA, Feb. 20 GF'rom a Staff Cor
respondent of the United Press. An
official report Issued to-day states that
Captain General Weyler, learning that
the insurgents intended to make an
attack on Jaruco, an important town
or the railroad midway between Ha-
vana and Matanzas, sent a body of
troops from this city at o'clock yes
terday morning to protect the town.
his attempts, however, were fruitless
for the attacking party, which was
made UP of men from the combined
bands of Gomez and Maceo, moved SO
rapidly that by the time the troops ar
rived the rebels had done their work
and disappeared. hey attached the
town at 8 O'Clock Tuesday night. meet
ing with very slight resistance. In
fact, the volunteers surrendered to the
enemy
The train conveying the troops from
this city was delayed en- route, the reb-
els having torn up tie track in several
places. When the troops finally ar
rived at Jaruco the rebels refused to
fight, and retreated. They left one Of
their number dead in the streets. and
q NOAAANt1NA ACItA WetS 5tA@nCllEH us
covered. Tt is believed that more were
wounded. but were carried away by
their companions The Spanish loss
was one volunteer killed and six reg
ulars wounded.
The column commanded by Colonel
Hernandez was sent from Jaruco in
pursuit OF the rebels, and managed to
overtake some of them. They num-
bered 1000 mounted men. In the fight-
ing that followed twelve of the insur-
gents were killed and many wounded.
The troops had three wounded.
General Aldeeoa's column. who also
pursued the rebels. had an encounter
with Gomez's party near Jaruco ard
dispersed them, causing losses that are
not known.
General Linares' column found an
other column of the body. and used
cannon on them, with what result is
not known.
General Aldecoa, after the engage
ment near Jaruco, had another fight
with the forces of Gomez at Navio
One rebel was killed and many
wounded. The troops had FIVE wounded
General Aldecoa followed the rebels to
the San Marcos ranch, where after
two hours lighting the enemy were
compelled to retreat. The rebel losses
are believed to have been heavy. The
Spaniards lost two dead and four
wounded.
The record-union., 1896-02-21
MURDER OR ACcIDENT2
A WeIl-Known Resident of Redding
Shot and Killed.

Shot and Killed.
REDDING, Feb. 20.--John Ward,
well-known carpenter, was shot
through the neck this evening by faro
dealer named Ryan, employed in the
saloon of John Neail. He died in
few minutes after the shooting
In company with three friends. Ward
entered Neail's resort and called for
drinks. After serving the men, Neail,
who was behind the bar, inquired who
was to pay for the drinks. Ward jocu-
larly replied that he guessed they would
drink with the house, at the same time
reaching for his pocket to get the cash.
Ryan, who was standing beside him,
drew his revolver, and, with the re-
mark, You cannot treat the old man
that way" he deliberately shot Ward
through the neck, and then made his
escape through the back door, being
captured few minutes later by the
police.
Wards friends made a threatening
demonstration while the prisoner was
being taken to Jail. but no attempt
al lynching is feared. Ryan claims that
he did not know that the weapon was a
self-coczer, and merely pointed It at
Ward to induce him to settle for the
drinks he had ordered.
The parents of the murdered man re-
side at Red Bluff.
The record-union., 1896-02-21
TOPICS OF THE TURF.
Racing Resumed at the Bay District
Track.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 20.-The Bay
District track opened to good attend
ance. One favorite wen. Weather fine
and track fast.
Five and a half furlongs, selling,
Sweet Rose won, Red Will second, Easel
third. Time :0S.
Seven and a half furlongs. inside
course. Miss Ruth won. Hy Dy second,
Duchess of Milpitas third Time-1 :39.
Mile and furlong, Rey Del Bandidos
won, Little Cripple second, IIidago
third Time-1 :55la.
one and one-half miles selling, six
hurdles. the Burlngame Stake, 500 to
winner. Montalvo won, Three Forks
second, ST. Brandon third. Time
2.43A
one mile. Scimitar won, Rebellion
second. Trix third Time-1.42
About six furlongs. selling, Major
Cook won. Sea Spray second, Ferris
Hartman third Time-1:12-
Five and half fuilongs, selling, Du-
lilo won, Raphael second, Ike L. third.
Time :0S;t4
THE SUBURBAN.
NEW YORK. Feb. 20.-Secretary Fell
lcws OF the Coney Island Jockey Club
announced to-day that Domino has
been declared out of the Suburban Han
dfcaD
The record-union., 1896-02-21
REV. BROWN ON TRIAL
The Council Hearing Charges Pre-
ferred Against the Pastor.


ferred Against the Pastor.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 20.-The
taking of testimony by the church coun-
ell selected to pass upon the charges of
immoral conduct preferred against Dr.
G. Q. Brown, pastor of the First Con-
gregational Church Of this city, was be-
sun to-day. All witnesses were ex-
amined under OATH
Mrs Blanchard first took the stand
and told in a most dramatic manner
how DR.. Brown had threatened her with
arrest and prosecution if she did not
sign an affidavit to the effect that at
the instigation of Mrs. Sarah b. Cooper
she had voted at a recent church meet
ing, though not a, member of the con-
gregation. Mrs. Blanchard was ex-
.ceedfngly nervous and unsettled, and on
more than one occasion she gave the
lie direct to DR.. Brown and his friends
Mrs. Blanchard's words carried con-
viction in every tone, and she was
handled very gingerly by the doctor in
cross examination
The sensational witness of the day
materialized in Mrs NJ A. Stockton,
who detailed the various little jaunts
she had taken in company with the pas
tor and at his solicitation, and finally
brought her story to an effective climax
by frankly admitting that Dr. Brown
had wronged her, and then gloated
over her downfall and threatened her
with persecution if she dared retaIiate
Mrs. Stockton said this was more than
she could stand. While her life had not
been. entirely .blameless, she had never
been so bitterly assailed by any man
as by DR.. Brown.
The lady was carefully cross exam
ined blythe accused pastor, but he utterly
failed to confuse her or shake her tes-
timony in the slightest. Mrs. Stockton
was still before the council at midnight,
and it is hardly probable that she will
be excused at the conclusion of to-day's
sitting
The record-union., 1896-02-21

Coombs agreed with the proposition
I that the. roads should be sold together
and carry out the original plan, that
they should form a through line from
the Mississippi to the Pacific. The Gov
ernment would probably obtain $75,-
000, 600 from them. 1t might be well,
he thought, for the Government to pro-
tect itself by making an upset price. 1T
would also be wen to bring those parties
owning terminal facilities into the suit
in order to settle the question whether
terminals should be sold with the roads.
The Government should not sell its lien
upon the properties, for though it would
relieve the Government, the lines would
he left with all their complications.
But, if it came TO a question whether
the Government should overrate the
roads, It would be better, he thought, to
surrender all its rights thar to make
such an attempt If the Government
could rid itself Of these raihoad scan-
dals the value Of American stocks all
over the world would appreciate.
Coombs grew irritated at repeated
questions from Sulzer, which he
thought We're not couched jim proper
language and inquired whether Sulzer
was attempting to bulldoze him. He
said he did not think the government
should guarantee the bonds ff the road
ii it was sold.
Mr.. Coombs favored having the Gov
eminent foreclose its liens on the Union
and Central Pacific roads, and sell them
at auction If this was done those in
terested would contest for their rights.
The Union and Central Pacific. the
Kansas Pacific, the New York Central,
Pennsylvania, Southern PAcific and
other big roads would all Ed for the
property. He did not thinFs that the
House would agree to any Understanding
the debt of the roads. The country
could really afford to give the roads
ox4yo ". b,,t RI whom WAS it TO 4iye them?
The record-union., 1896-02-21
SACRAMENTO RIVER
The secretary of War Directed to In
quire Into It's Condition.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20.-The Sem
ate Committee on Commerce to-day or
dered a favorable report, and the Sem
ate agreed to a airesoiation, directing the
Secretary of War 20 inquire into the
present condition of the Sacramento
River, the changes in its courses caused
BY recent Hoods and the effect on navi-
cation Of these deviations from the or
binary course Of the stream. An estf-
mate Of the cost OF restoring the river to
its usual channel is required.
III was shown to the committee that
these floods Rad washed away the
banks of the river, creating creyasses
through which the water finds its way
to the Iowlana. leaving the bed Of a
portion os the river nearly dry. and
thereby rendering navigation fifIieult
and at low water almost impossible.
The Governor as a Foot bail Referee.
STOCKTON Feb. 20. Governor Buda
will on Saturday next referee . FOOT
ban game between the Stockton Ath-
letic Csul, eleven and a picked team
from the Olympic club OF San Fran-
cisco.
The record-union., 1896-02-21
sTRIKR AT GHIOAC0
Nine Hundred Clothing Cutters and
Trimmers out.

Trimmers Out.
CHICAGO, Feb. 20 Nine hundred
clothing cutters and trimmers who be-
long to the local union We're on strike
to-day, and the intention is to stay idle
until the twenty-nine manufacturing
firms for whom they worked accede to
the strikers denands--a recognition of
the old union agreement as to hours,
wages and shop regulations. which the
union wants continued. while the manu-
faeturers viii not be bound by any
union agreement. Eleven firms were
reported to be in favor Of complying
with the strikers terms. as they are not
members Of the Clothing Manufac-
turers Association. 1t is estimated
that at least $4,000 men, women. boys
and girls will be thrown out of employ
nent by the general strike. There were
no applications at the factories for work
in place of the strikers.
The record-union., 1896-02-21
BURNED TO DEATH.
Frfghtful Death of the Wife of an
Oakland IIverymaH

OAKLAND, Feb 20-Mrs Anna M
Dunn. wife of an Oakland liveryman,
was burned to death IN the back yard
Of her mothers residence on Seward
street this evening. 1t is supposed that
her clothes caught fire from the kitchen
stove, and that she rushed out into the
open. air IN her attempt TO smother the
flames, and thus accelerated her own de-
struetioa. Every vestige Of her cloth
ing was burned. The unfortunate
woman hattled with the flames without
uttering s sound. and those within the
house were unaware OF the tragedy un-
I'll notified BY the naighbors that their
kitchen was on fire. Mrs. Dunn had been
five years married. and leaves an infant
son.
The record-union., 1896-02-21
RAILROAD HEARINGS.
President c. P. Huntington Again Heard
Before the Senate Committee
In Relation to the Building of the
Central Pacific Road.

The House Committee Listens to F
Ellery Anderson and w. j. Coombs,
Government Directors of the Union
Pacific, on Matters Pertaining to
That Road-Both Favor the Selling
of the Union Pacific and Central
Pacific Together.
The record-union., 1896-02-21
Nye no Better.

AsHVILLE IN. CO, Feb. 20-Edgar
" Nye is 10 better to-day. The end
may come a any time. He lies uncon-
scions With all his children near him.
Evening journal., 1896-04-11
WILMINGTON Ngws NoTEs.I

The B. f. Shaw Company has been
awarded y big steam fitting contract At the
plant of the Mutual Light and Power Com
pany. In Montgomery, Aia.
"A sketch of the proposed hotel at Gordon
Heights has bsen made by Architect Rice.
Free library shelves are being cleaned.
The Free Bath Association has decided to
put the Raymond Free Bath in use as soon as
the weather viii permit.
"A gymnasium drill viii be given by the
pupils of the Friends School in the audi
torium on Tuesday afternoon. Tickets will
be given TO any friend Of the school or Of
the pupils who makes application.
Professor Fairbaim president Of st
stephens College. Amandale. n. r., Will
preach at st. Johns Church tomorrow.
Congressman Brumm. of Pennsylvania,
will speak at the memorial exercises of Union
Netsran Legion. Encampment No "a on Dec
oration Day May 30, and not tonight.
Rev. d J. FLYNN. of st. Patrick's r. G.
Church, last night presented diplomas and
crossss 70 thirty young women as promoters
IN the League Of the Sacred Heart.
The Easter music OF Delaware Avenue
Baptist Church will be repeated tomorrow.
-. p. Edwards viii speak at the Labor
Dyceum, No liz North jackson street. to-
morrow, at .. m. on the subject OF Social
ism-Its Growth and Outcome"
Regular services are TO be held at the
Peoples Mission each night hereafter.
IF. w Fem viii represent Central Church
It the meeting of New Castle Presbyfery, at
Lower Brandywine Church, on April II.
The body If Albert II Weld. whose death
was mentioned several days ago, has been
orenated in Philadelphia.
-Reaairs have been completed TO the pilot
boat j. Henry Edwards BY the jackson and
Sharp Company, and she will leave for LeGes
on Monday.
The Harlan and Holingsworth Company
IS repairing the Standard OIL Company's
barge, No. %.
AT st Johns Church tomorrow the
Easter music Will be repeated.
The colored residents in West End are
becoming chicken hungry, and owners are
locking up their hen honses.
The Standard Oil COmpany's steamer
Maverick will come into the Harlan ana Hol-
lingsworth Company's yard TO day for re-
pairs,
The tug Laura B. towed the Delaware
Construction Company's pile driver from LIS
tons Point TO kearney's Point to-day. The
work Of reconstructing the gallows fr'me
dock at the latter place will be commenced
on Monday.
The ferry boat being built by the Pusey
and Jones Company will be named the Beaver
Tail.
james Q. Morrow. executor of Bertha f.
Morrow, widow of James Morrow, William i.
Morrow and wife, Robert d Morrow and
wife, and Lewis b Morrow. devisees under
the twill of James Morrow. deceased, will
be substituted for James Morrow as de-
PENDANTS in the Chancery suit OF Martha A.
Boyd VS.. James Morrow, The suit will be re-
neWcd In this manner ny Harman 81 Knowles.
Yesterday afternoon they asEet foe rule
calling upon the devisees to show cause why
such should not be done. IL was granted and
made returnable on next Friday.
Evening journal., 1896-04-11
Don't Live ON Hla Beat.

An amusing story Ia told of one of
Wilmingtoas guardians OF the peace
which shows that hos much hs may
be posted In modern criminal history he
has never taken an extended course In
that OF ancient tines J Clark Elliott.
one Of Wilmington's we'll known citizsna,
resides at No 14i3 Delaware avenue.
Owing TO the fact that he has RACED the
meridian of life and is no longer one OF
the busy workers In the hive OF hu-
msnlty, he erj ,ys spending much of his
time around mis- house, Ia bis garden
aud on bis front porch The policeman
on the hsat la which his pleasant home
lies, frequently stops to chat with him
and discuss topics OF the day.
A few weeks ago house IN the neigh
horhood of Mr Clouds homs, which had
been vacAut for some time. had an ocou
pant, aud Mr. Cloud made study of the
new conner The other day while
In conversation with the officer he
mentioned the addition TO the
neighborhood and remarked that the
family seemed TO be a very MICA one ard
wondered who the people were The
officer replied that while he did not know
the names, he had noticed the hssd OF
the family and vas much impressed with
bis looks aud bearing
you can't always tell by mans
looks and bearing what he is. ioklngly
remarked Mr.. Cloud. IL is recorded
that Judas Iscariot, despite bis crimes,
was handsome and Of fine appearance
The officer studied for a while and then
remarked II don't seem to remember
that man Did he live on my beat2'
Mr.. Cloud assured him that he
did not but did enter into
any personal history OF this
betrayer OF the master and the officer
departed, puzzliug his brain, no doubt
as TO where he could fud out something
l abont the crime OF Jndaa
Evening journal., 1896-04-11
IN U. S. CIRCUIT COURT
Some Interesting Cases Come
Up Before Judge Wales.
A DECISION was NoT RBGpgRBD

Hearing on the Exceptions Taken ~
Receivers or the Walton and whann
Company TO Oiaim OF tho Charleston M.
q ~ 90.
This morning a hearing was had IA
United States Circuit court on thu ex
captions taken by Francis N Buck and
James p Winchester. receivers of the
Walton and Wbann Company, to part O
the claim of the Charleston, \ O., Manu-
featuring and Mining Company,
for $l5 600 on the grounG
that the Walton aud Whani
Company was accommodation endorser
on three notes representing the amount.
snd that the endorsement WAS ultra wires
and that the Walton and Whann Com
pany never received any value from the
endorsement.
William Michael Byrne represented tho
receivers and Willla'n Q. aud Arthur W.
Spruance the claimants
The three notes In question were given
by the Ettawan Company to the Charles
ton Company and were endorsed by the
Walton y WhRnn 90. 1t is claimed that
the officers OF the Ettawan aud
Walton n Whann Companies we're the
same. that each endorsed the
others paper from time to time
as deemed necessary. aud that the
Walton aud WhRnn Company was con
sldered the financial agents OF the Eta
wan. This was shown by the evidence
Of r cslvsr Francis N Buck The
argument was then made by the claim
ants that the companies were therefore
Identical aud the receivers OF thu Walton
and Whann Company were liable for the
amount OF the notes.
Mr.. Byrne claimed that the mining
company was entirely separate from the
manufacturing company aud that this
Walton ard WhRun Company was
simply endorser That the EttRwRn
Company was the maker
The court took the papers
Evening journal., 1896-04-11
lsermudn Arrives Arnin.

The 6libusterlng steamer Bermuda
passed in the Brsskwater at 6 45 o'clock
Yesterday morning. At 9 minutes past
o'clock the Bermuda psssed Reedy
Island A representative of d Hart,
the reputed owner of the Bermuda, to
whom she WAS consigned, went down on
the tug Madeira and boarded the incom-
lng steamer just below the Horseshoe
He carried orders from Mr. Hart to all
the officers and mel not to talk about ihe
expedition to any one. Mr.. Hsrt's
representative, Mr. Neely, came up on
the Bermuda. and was not taken off until
the vessel had sncho red. Capital
O'Brien, who commanded the Bermuda
on this expedition, left his ship at the
Horses aud the vessel came up the
river in command of First Officer Muir
ply Captain O'Brien went to New
York. 1t Is stated He Is expscsed to be
a guest at the Glover Clubs dinner next
Thursday evening.
Evening journal., 1896-04-11
CONNITTRES COMPLETED.
Jottipgs OF Public Interest Cleaned at the
Home OF tho Y. m. .. A.

Jottipgs OF Public Interest Cleaned at the
Home OF tho Y N. q. A.
President GAwthrop OF the Y M c a.
has filed Ia several OF the mast important
committees and they have Effected organ.
ization Thev are as follows:
Reception Committse-W. p White,
chsirmsn; q Pierce jackson, secretary
Peter n Overdeer. Q. d Grautland,
Harry X Hylsnd. W. W. Woodward.
Richard Mclaughlin, Charles G. Wood
aud M H. Hallam. There has been 9
meeting called for April 10 to arrange for
two social events to be given in May.
Membership Irwin, chairman
10. @ Matchett, secretary; Clinton r.
Williams. Charles s. Tszswell, Edward
J Hsrdcastle Llewellyn Jones.
Religious Work--M. H CAhoou, chair.
man; w. b Foster. secretary; George l..
Norris, l. + Lewis, Hermsn Dohl. DR..
George E. Sbattuck. Harry Stanton. Ebei
Jones, Ruel s L,omis, DR. f. K. Smith,
IC u. Gray. O. Robinson, @. Il. Smith,
George W. Cook
Employ and Boa Erdiug House Com
mittee-r H Il Messenger, chairman
@ @ Thomas. secretary; j. H Oleaver,
w Fem, J. d Carter
Some other committees still have to be
filled out. All committees wlll..-be en-
lar0ed as the work progresses
Fiuapcial matters will be discussed BY
the board OF directors on Monday even
ing
Rsv W l. S. Murray will speak OF
Moving" at the mems meeti TO-
morrow afternoon he has recently hat
some experience Ia that line. On Snnday
week there will be song service.