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The San Francisco call., 1896-02-16
CARS RUN DOWN THE GRADE.
Thrilling Ride of Passengers on an Eiec-
trio Line at Suite. Mon

BUTTE, Mont, Feb. ia frightful ac-
cident was miraculously averted on a
streetcar line here at o'clock this even
ing. Two electric orecars, heavily loaded,
got beyond the control of the motorman
at the top of a steep two-mile grade and
rushed down at lightning velocity. A
passenger-car was coming up. but luckily
the motorman of the latter saw the rum
away in time to reverse his car, and run
for life began. The orecar overlook the
passenger-car in few minutes, but the
collision was slight and both cars remained
on the track.
The cars now fairly flew over the track !;
down the grade, around curves, over
bridges and high embankments they went.
Crowds of people watched from every
point, every moment expecting to see the
cars leave the track and crush the passen-
gers to death. At the foot of the long
grade, however, the ore car jumped the
track, throwing the motorman, Joe Mel
son. forward into the passenger car, break
ing his left leg in three places. He was the
only person seriously injured. The pas
senger car was soon stopped, the people in
it escaping with bad scare and shaking
up. superintendent Watchey, who was
on the ore car, was slightly injured while
climbing into the passenger car during the
fight down grade.
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AN ATROCIOUS CRIME,
Two Women Burned to Death
and One Man Badly
Wounded.
Bloodhounds Placed on the Trail OF
ASSassins Who Burned
Kentucky Home.

AUGUSTA, KY, Feb. 15.-One of the
most atrocious crimes in the history of
Bracken County was committed here this
morning. Two women were burned to
death and man badly wounded. About
daylight Robert Laughlin, living about
three miles west of Augusta, was awakened
by the presence of man at his bedside in
the act of placing knife at his throat.
Laughlln reached out and grabbed the as
sassin by the coat. AT the same time the
man made lunge at HIM, striking him
in the shoulder.
Seeing second man in the room Laugh
lin Jumped from bed and ran for the door,
closely pursued by the man with the
knife. Laughlin ran to a neighbor' to
give the alarm, leaving the house in flames.
Laughlins wife and Miss May Jones, a
13-year-old girl spending the night with
them, were left in the burning building.
He says he never heard sound from them
during his struggle with the men and be-
lleves they were butchered before the MUIR
derers assaulted him. The bodies OF the
unfortunate women were found lying in
the cellar. No clew to the perpetrators OF
the horrible deed has been obtained.
Laughlin was peaceful and respected
farmer.
Bloodhounds were put on the trail this
afternoon. The hounds worked directly
toward this city and strangely came to a
malt at the house where the parents of the
girl, May Jones, live; but here the scent
was lost. The town is in an uprOar.
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STANFORD,S ATHL ETES.
Practice York on Court, Diamond an,
Cinder Track.

Practice York on Court, Diamond and
Cinder Track.
STANFORD UNIVERSITY, CAL, Feb.
15.-The Tennis Club has had its courts
put into proper condition, in readiness for
the percentage tournament. The open
tournament which is to decide what play
ers Stanford will pit against Berkeley, will
not take place for about a month. 1t is
hoped by the management that the per-
centage tournament will be the means of
bringing out nun ber of good players
and will result in their keeping in prac-
tice. At present Picher, '98, and Free
man, '99, are undoubtedly the best racquet
wielders at Stanford. Several of the play
ers here would make the champions hustle
should they get into practice again.
The baseball field is crowded each even
Ing with players, and the prospects are
auspicous for the aggregation of credit
able nine. The practice games demonstrate
the ability of several of the new men with
the bat. Captain McLaine says little of
what he expects to do against the Berkeley
nine this year, but he Will take every pre-
cauti to have his team in such condi-
ton that q. G. will find the contest inter-
esting.
Forty men have appeared on the track
thus far, and as the work of several new
men is of creditable character there is
general expectation that Stanford athletes
will make a better showing in the inter
collegiate tield-day contests than at previ-
Gus meets. Three new men are now prac-
ticing for the mile walk--Toll, '98; Hus-
ton, '99, and Suzzallo '99.
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MTERPELlATED THE GOVERNMENT
Investigation into the Railway Scandals
Promises to Cause Further Trouble
in France.

PARIS, FRANCE, Feb. 15.-In the Senate
to-day NJ. Mons, Republican, again inter-
pellated the Government regarding the
appointment to conduct the investigation
into the Southern Railway scandals, of
Judge Pitevin instead of Judge Rampler
A long debate followed.
Minister of Justice Ricard repeated his
defense of the Ministers previously made,
and advised the Senate to weigh well the
result OF a vote in opposition to the opin-
ion of the country. The Senate, however,
by a vote of 161 TO II confirmed the vote
taken in that body on the 11th inst, plac-
ing the blame in the matter upon the Gov
eminent.
NJ. Demole, Republican, whe represents
one of the divisions of Saone ct Loire, an
nOunced that he would await the steps
taken by the Cabinet in consequence OF the
vote and then, if necessary, interpeIlate
the Government concerning the RESPONSE
bility OF the Cabinet toward the Senate
and Chamber OF Deputies. The Senate
then adjourned until Friday next.
After the vote on the interpretations, the
Ministers held lengthy conference. 1t is
understood they decided that Prime Min
iStei DouISeo4s suouiu lay Ine SITUATION
before President Faure. There is great
agitation and uncertainty in political cir
cles, and rumors of the dissolution of Par
lament and revision of the constitution
gain credence. Wiseacres are of the opin-
ion that the fact that the Cabinet has not
resigned because of the adverse vote
marks the opening of revolutionary par
liamentary conflict. The Courier de Soir
announces that the Cabinet Will meet
again tomorrow.
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Measures Considered for the Pro-
lection Against Barbaric
Practices.
FAVORABLE REPORT EXPECTED.
Could Not Agree on a Subsidy for
Cable to Hawaii and
Japan.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 15.-The
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
has given great deal of consideration to
the bill before it providing for the pro-
lection of the fur-seal herds and the
best means of preventing pelagic sealing,
and stopping the brutal slaughter now
being carried on by Canadian sealers.
All the members of the committee were
present to-day except Mr.. Morgan, and
owing to his absence final action was not
taken. The discussion disclosed the fact,
however, that the committee was in favor
of the bill, and would so report to the
Senate.
1t is manifest to the committee that
Great Britain will not consent to an
amendment of the regulations heretofore
agreed upon, and that nothing can be done
to prevent the slaughter that has been 60
ing on for years. Without the assistance
of Great Britain IN policing the waters of
the Northern Pacific, the committee be-
lieves the United States will be unable to
prevent the following of indiscriminate
slaughter and ultimate total destruction of
the herd.
The only thing that remains to be done,
from the point of view of the committee,
is to end the trouble by wiping out its
cause, unless Great Britain enters into
an arrangement with this Government that
will effectually stop illegal sealing and
protect the herds, instead of affording
cloak under which to carry on fiagrant
violations OF the law.
The bill authorizes the President to
conclude negotiations with Great Britain,
Russia and Japan for the appointment of
u commission to investigate the present
condition of the seal herds, the present
methods OF slaughtering them, and to con-
slider what further regulations are neces-
sary for its preservation.
The committee also discussed the various
bills before it providing for the construc-
tion of a telegraphic cable between this
country and Hawaii and Japan. The
judgment of the majority of the commit.
tee is favorable to a proposition of this
character, but there has been no crystalS
zation CT sentiment upon any particular
bill.
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DEATH ENDS HIS MISERY,
Strange Suicide of the Son of a
Prominent Railroad
President.
Failing Health and Eyesight Cause
the Youth to Leave College and
Give Up in Despair.

CHICAGO, ILL, Feb. Is. = William
Hughett, 22 years old, the youngest son OF
Marvin j. Hughett, president of the Chi
cago and Northwestern Railroad Company,
committed suicide this afternoon in his
room of the family mansion, 1928 Prairie
avenue. by shooting a bull let from a.
caliber revolver into his temple, tearing
away large part OF his head.
The young man had been close student
at the University of Wisconsin, Madison,
taking the law course with every promise
of graduating with honors, when he in
tended to go to Columbia University.
He was compelled to leave college two
weeks ago under medical orders on &C
count Of severe binding pains in his head
and weak eyes. Since returning home he
has been confined to his room and ap-
peared respondent as well as in bad
physical health. To these causes his un-
timely end is attributed.
His mother went to his room at 7:30 this
morning and asked if he wanted anything
and how he felt. He replied that he felt
better and wanted nothing to eat. At II
o'clock Mrs. Hughett returned to her SON s
room and repeated her solicitous inquiry,
but he refused to eat. Shortly after /
o'clock every member Of the household
present was startled by the noise OF a
shot and all rushed to Williams s room.
The door was locked and the coachm an
forced it open. The family was Mortified
to see the bleeding body of young Hughett
stretched on the floor, and life was ex-
tinct. The revolver lay by his side, show
ing that the suicide had arisen from bed
and locked the door, then put an end to
his mental and physical sufferings. The
police were notified by the family doctor,
and briefinquest was held by Deputy Cor
oner OBrien at the family residence. The
jury found that deceased had committed
suicide while temporarily insane.
The funeral services will be held next
Tuesday. The Hughett family consisted
of five children besides the parents, Mar.
vim j. Hughett Jr. being assistant general
freight agent of the Northwestern Rail
road. Presideat Hughetti is as we'll known
as any railroad president in the country,
and his wealth is estimated at $4,000, 900.
The family is distracted with grief over
the sad occurrence.
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RAN OUT The nHEALER, !"
Rev. William Bailey Received
Tar and Feathers at North
Platte.
An Imitator of Schlatter. Who Made
Trouble in a Family and Had
to Move.

NORTH PLATTE, NEBR., Feb. 10
Rev. William Bailey, a preacher, was
tarred and feathered and ordered to leave
town by vigilance committee, consisting g
of loo citizens, tonight. Bailey is an imi-
tator of Schlatter. the Denver healer, and
has been working his so-called miracles all
winter.
The man had endeared himself to the
members of one of the families who had
believed in his faith, until he became so
frequent in manifesting his powers that
the husband ordered him to leave the
house and never return.
He paid 10 attention to the order, and
yesterday the husband, in sheer despera-
ton, went to District Judge Grimes and
asked what to do in order to rid himself OF
this man who was breaking up his family.
The Judge sympathized with the husband,
donned his hat, went to the house and
elected the intruder. This act was heartily
approved by the citizens, and to-day's
papers contained sensa tional articles in re-
gard to the affair.
The healer was ordered to leave town
to-day and disobeyed. and after dark the
mob was quietly organized to enforce the
order. The members of the mob deter
mined to brook no resistance to their
plans. They broke in the doors of the
house where the healer was stopping, and
after administering the tar and feathers
turned him loose, telling him that if they
caught him tomorrow he would be
lynched. He replied that if the Lord or
dered him to go he would. The "healer'
is man of medium build, and appears
intelligent on all subjects but religion.
The people generally believe him insane.
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the cavalry details up and down the from
tler and urge them to redoubled efforts.
Inc Chihuahuan Governor is confident
that II the story is true the battle-ground
VIII be in surveillance before dusk Sunday.
Ihe last message received from Las
cruces before the telegraph-office closed
Tonight said that DR.. Green, who is treat
ing Maher, was of the opinion that it
would be absolutely impossible for him to
hight on Monday. Some of the oucof-
town sports and correspondents are suffer
ing from the sore-eye trouble, which has
been named "Alkali Peter and one Of
the Chicago writers is confined to dark
ened room
Late tonight two items were given out
from headquarters which may be taken
Tor what they are worth. One was that
titzsimmons had privately notified Stuart
that he would take the forfeit on Monday,
and the other that the Walcott-Collins
contest would positively be brought off on
Tuesday at a railroad point twenty miles
out OF the city.
Parson Davies gave it out this evening
that ON his return to New York in April
steps would be taken by himself John l..
Sullivan, o. Rourke and others for the incor-
poration of the National Sporting League,
membership to be composed OF all persons
interested in athletic sports and ugIlism,
and having for its object the opposition to
all candidates for Congress and State Leg
lslatures who will not declare themselves
In favor of wide-open door for fights,
races and all sports. The Parson says that
similar organization exists in England,
and that at the general election it "turned
down" over 100 woula-be members of the
Commons
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classifying the Saxon electors. The ex-
Chancellor suggested a system OF open
voting.
The strikes of the various trades union
men throughout Prussia are spreading
rapidly, and it is now estimated that 3d.
600 m antle-makers and female tailors are
out and all of the hatmakers OF Berlin are
also on strike. The public have very nu-
merously and generously subscribed
money for the support Of the striking
seam stresses, whose long hours and
wretched pay, through their being ex-
plotted by middlemen, have excited gen
eral compassion. DIR. Won Boetticher, I'M
perial Secretary of State for the Interior,
has made promise in the Reichstag that
the Government would make an inquiry
into the grievances OF the seanstresses,
and inasmuch as part of their work is
done at home the inquiry will withoul
DOUBT extend to the possibility of applying
for legislation regulating the work, hours,
pay, etc., of the trades whose labors are
performed in home apartments.
The congregation of the American
church in Berlin has held meeting at
which resolution was passed, signed by
the Rev. DR.. Dickie, pastor of the church,
as chairman, William Griscom and
Messrs. McFadden. Dunham and Harley,
expressing thorough appreciation OF the
ability and official capacity of the late
United States Embassador Runyon, es-
pecially in defense of the interests of the
United States abroad. The resolution also
expresses his compatriots recognition Of
him as faithful exponent of American
character and principle, and their ac-
knowledgment OF his unimpeachable in
tegrity in matters of public and personal
import.
The Empress Frederick has invited Mr..
John B. Jackson, charge d'affaires OF the
United States to take luncheon with her
next Wednesday. On Washington's birth
day a dinner and dance will be given
under the auspices of the United States
embassy at the Hotel Reichshof. The
dinner will be provided by the American
colony IN Berlin aud the proceeds will be
devoted to charity.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-16
PEARL BRFAwS MURDEkERs.
ErtGence against Them From q Most
UntUiIIinU Witness.

CINCINNATI, ONO, Feb. 15.-George
H. jackson (colored) was arrested here to-
night and confessed to having driven
Scott Jackson, Alonzo Walling and Pearl
Bryan across the river to Fort Thomas on
the night of the Pearl Bryan murd er.
Jackson says the girl was crying all the
way and he did not want to go with them,
but they compelled him to drive. He
says when he got over the river he jumped
from the vehicle and ran away. This con-
fession forges the last link in the chain of
evidence which has been developed against
the accused.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-16
SnIe of Thnronnhhreds.

NEW YORK, Feb. l5.-The sale of
thoroughbred trotting stock, which has
been on at the Madison-square Garden for
the past three days, came to close this
afternoon. There was fair attendance
at to-days sale, but the prices realized
were not very large. +. W. Cole of this
city secured Keno F, by Mohawk H am BILE
tonian Fan, for $500, from the consign-
ments of II. B. Carroll of louisiana, Mo.
Valleau, the six-year-old bay stallion, by
Sentinel Wilkes-Kitty Cuyler, also brought
$1,000, at which price he was knocked down
70 John CALVIN of Boston.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-16
FIGHT WITH USTLERS.

1aco OF the Gang Killed and One
Wounded and Captured.
CHEYENNE, WYo., Feb. 15.-Sheriff
John Owens and Stock Inspector Joseph
Lafors OF Newcastle attempted to arrest a
party of cattle-rEstlers who were in camp
on Beaver Creek last evening. The rustlers
resisted arrest and fired upon the officers.
Their shots were returned and a spirited
hight was kept up for several minutes in
winch two of the rustlers,. John Timms
and Hank Thompson of Powder River,
were killed. A third rustler, who was
wounded, was secured. The officers
escaped from the fight uninjured.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-16
THROWING HIGH EXPLOSIVES.

Secretary Herbert Asks an Appropria-
ton to Make Tests.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 15.-The
Speaker laid before the House to-day a
communication from Secretary Herbert re-
questing an appropriation of $4,000 to
enable the Navy Department to test meth
DDS of throwing high explosives from guns
on board ship with ordinary velocities.
Recommending the allowance, Secretary
Herbert says that it is very desirable to
secure safe method of throwing large
charges of high explosives, carrying safely
the necessary detonating compound at the
ordinary velocities obtained in powder
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No Disability Attach ed.

NEW YORK, N. Y. Feb. 15.-The stew.
ards of the Jockey Club held a meeting at
II O'CLOCK. There were present August
Belmont, James R. Keene, Andrew Miller
and f. G. Sturgis. The following decision
was rendered: "In the matter OF entries
made by Foster Bros. of the horses DR.
Rice, Elroy and Sullross, the stewards
upon investigation find that there is nc
disability attached to these horses and
that they are qualified to be entered and
run on courses under the jurisdiction Of
the Jockey Club
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Menica,, Car,york. B,.r,,-a

CIUDAD PORFIRIO DIAZ, MEX. Feb.
15.-The large machine shops and car
works of the Mexican International road
i'll this city were completely destroyed by
fire this morning. The costly machinery.
several engines and cars, together with the
new electric light plant were DESTROYED.
The loss is estimated at $l5O,OOO.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-16
With q Steamer in To,y.

NEW YORK, n. Y, Feb. 15.-The
steamer Germanic, which arrived here to-
day, reports that on February 13 she passed
the steamer Calico from Hull with the
Oceanic from Sunderland for Baltimore in
tow. The Oceanic was disabled, her shaft
being broken.
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guns. Methods have been presented, he
says, which can only be tested under spe-
cial authority.
The Speaker also laid before the House
an estimate of an appropriation of 5000, 900
submitted by the Secretary of the Interior
as necessary to continue the survey of the
lands of the five civilized tribes in the
Indian Territory,
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-16
Football at san Jose.

SAN JOSE, CAL, Feb. 15.-Teams from
the University of the Pacific and the Santa
Cruz High School played game of foot
ball in this city to-day. The game was
well contested and resulted in tie, the
score at the close being to 4. The Uni
versity boys narrowly escaped defeat, but
by hard tackIing managed to tie the score
just before time was called.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-16
San .Tnae R0ad Race.

SAN JOSE, CAL, Feb. 15.-The fourth of
a series of ive-m mile handicap road races of
the Columbus Cycling Club will be held
over the East San Jose course tomorrow
morning. The entries and handicaps are
as follows: ]. Hourteig. AS; III. Perazzo.
:45; n. Spinetti, 1:30; ]. Spinetti, 1:15 !;
V. Arzino L; u. Kunhardt, 40; ]. Ferro,
30; c. Carrillo, scratch; f. Schiele,
scratch; R. Pinto, scratch; f. f. Ciancla-
rulO scratch
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A DELIGHTFUL HOME.
St. Joseph's Sanitarium.

THIS INSTITUTION IS UNDER THE MAN
agement OF the sisters of Mercy. Invaids
ceive the best of and fine rooms reasonable
rates Persons OF old age, without reference to
creed or nationality, may secure home for life
including care and medical attendance during
thousand dollars. Each person is provided with
private room. Climate unsurpassed, being free
from extremes of heat and cold. Sixth street and
University avenue san Diego, Cal.
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DAMAGED BY FIRES.
Considerable Loss Sustaind by Seeera
Eastern Estd6IishDaeats.

CAMDEN, N. J., Feb. 15.-The oilcloth
manufacturing plant of the Farr and
Baily Company was damaged by fire to-
day to the extent of 100000; fully covered
by insurance.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Feb. 15.-The
stock Of mustard and spices in the whole
sale house of J. E. Burns & Co. was dam
aged $4,000 by fire this evening.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-16

General Lew Wallace and James Whit
comb Riley will speak at the dinner of the
Legal Legion, in Indianapolis, in the cele-
bration Of Lincoln's birthday. February u.
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TtUo Records Broken .

CORONADO, CAL, Feb. 15.-C. s. Wells
OF the Syracuse racing team, paced by q
sextupiet, broke the three-quarter mile
worlds record with flying start. Time,
1:15 25. Also the mile in class B. Time,
1: Al As