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The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1896-04-14
REBEL INDIANS
Put to Death a Number of People in
Mexico.

Put to Death a Number of People In
Mexico.
CITY OF MEXICO, April ia tel
egram from Oaxica City says the rebel
Indians at the town of Juequela killed
all the Town Councillors, shot teach
ers, local priest, Chief of Police and
the telegraph operator, all holding
Government places. Troops have been
sent for
The recent military movement
against the rebel Zimatlans has re-
suited in driving the Indians into the
mountains. They began their plotting
in Holy Week, melted by Indian law
yers who informed them that the new
State taxes were unconstitutional. The
authorities paid no attention to the ex-
element among them, thinking they
were engaged in their drunken cele-
bration of the season. They procured
arms and captured the town hall. They
sacked the place and, penetrating the
private apartments or the Project,
grossly maltreated the women of his
family and killed and wounded nearly
all of the servants and officials.
After sacking the town hall the mob
went to the Federal stamp Office and
assailed it, burning down the outside
door with petroleum, which communi-
Gated fire to the entire house. Many
shops were burned after being sacked.
The Indians fled and are now in the
y,
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CHICAGO, April 13-Fred Kenyon,
Junior member of the firm of Marsh &
Kenyon, prominent stockholders at the
stockyards, and Charles Broadway, an
Eastern horse and cattle-buyer, were
both fatally injured by vicious horse
at the stockyards at 3:15 o'clock this
afternoon. Mr.. Broadway died few
moments later, and MI. Kenyon is not
expected to live.
The horse was being shown to the two
men in the horse sale stables near Thir-
ty-ninth street, when in some manner
he got loose. Rushing viciously at Mr..
Kenyon, the horse knocked him down,
trampling upon him and fracturing his
skull. Mr.. Broadway attempted to. assist
Mr.. Kenyon, but he also was attacked
by the Infatuated beast, knocked down
and his skull almost literally pounded
to pieces. Mr.. Kenyon was removed to
the Transit House, where medical at
tendance was at once provided for him.
His injuries are fatal.
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LOS ANGELES, April 13.-Professor
ID. F. Browning, a teacher OF guitar
music, committed suicide at his room
this morning by almost severing his
head from his body with a razor. Inc
deceased was about 80 years of age, and
had been teaching music here for about
two years. He was a heavy drlnker,
and when physician was called last
night he was found to be delirious, and
an attendant was left in charge of him
for the night.
At the hour of 2 this morning he sud
denly arose, and, despite the efforts OF
the attendant, who tried to hold him
until help could be obtained, he jumped
upon his violin and guitar and smashed
them, exclaiming that they should ruin
no one else. He then destroyed his sheet
music and pictures and cut his throat
about five times with razor which he
had secreted about his person. He has
relatives who are wealthy in Ogden.
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'POSSum Ranch.

It seems that Madison County's pos
sum ranch is not joke. the Richmond
Register says: Taking a hint from
the success of the skunk farm in Clark
County, II. J. Twgg, the genial young
Englishman, proposed to establish a
'possum ranch on his farm near Whites
Station, this county. Mr.. Twigg, who
is quite fond of hunting and has had
ample opportunity to test the flavor of
possum meat. reasons that as it is
such a luxury and fat 'possums bring
such fancy prices, money could be
made in raising them for the market.
With this end in view he has deter
mined to embark in the industry. He
has twenty now in his warren, which
number will be increased during the
spring and summer months, SO that
when the fall comes, the season when
the dish is in greatest favor, he will be
able to supply the demand. An orchard
of persimmons, haw and haZel-nut
trees will be planted near the ranch to
furnish food for the animals, from the
sale of which he expects to realize a
snug little rtune."-Lewiston Jour
nal
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1896-04-14
THE GEORGE WHITFORD.
Further Details of the Stopping of the
Vessel by the Gunboat Cordova.

Vessel by the Gunboat Cordova.
PANAMA, April 13-The correspond
ent of the Star and Herald" at Colon
sends the following, under date of April
18th:
ION the 31st Of March the Colombian
gunboat Cordova left this port for Port
Obelto, where, according to rumor, there
was vessel which had contravened the
laws of the republic. About 8 p. m. of
the same day a vessel anchored in this
port the General Cordova also anchor
ing at the same time. Last night / had
an interview with the Captain of the
sailing vessel and he gives his name as
Harris, and that of the vessel as George
Whitford. He showed me his papers,
which are made out on stamped paper,
signed by a Mr.. Nieto. The papers are
dated March 31st, and showed that she
sailed on that date for Carthagena with
20, 900 cocoanutS and ten tons of ivory
nuts as ballast
Captain Harris informed me that the
gunboat overhauled him about seven or
eight miles from the coast, and immedi-
ately ordered him to return to Colon,
and the Captain of the Cordova refused
tC eAdHiiIle tHe papers, aging lHde IL ne
did not comply with the instructions
given his ship would be sunk. With a
menace he had to obey and return.
ION arriving at Colon guard of eight
soldiers was put on board. The guard,
however, was removed on April I'd,
after the American Consul had notified
the Governor that unless the vessel was
Immediately released an American
man of-war would be asked for"
The George Whitford is an American
schooner, and has been trading between
the United States and Colombian and
other coast ports for number of years.
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at the Mexican Legation last March,
and the report of an alleged interview
with the first Secretary Of the Mexican
Legation as given afterward The
statement could not be verified, owing
to Mr.. Romero'S temporary absence
from Washington, but he, having re-
turned to-day, said to reporter that
the only intercourse he ever had with
Mgr. Averardi was a short visit of a
purely social character, which that
prelate paid him when he came to
Washington on his way to Mexico. Mr.
Romero returned the call in the af-
ternoon Of the same day, but he did not
find him at home.
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and blue flag was put up against a
sand bank about 2,100 yards distant
from the gun. Two of the dummy mis-
siles had been fired, when on the third
attempt to discharge the gun it ex-
ploded, scattering broken fragments of
the gun metal in every direction. The
officers who were investigating the
merits of the gun were standing in a
semlcircle behind the piece when it ex-
ploded, and it is marvellous that none
OF them were injured. Mr.. Rome was
hit on the side of the neck by a flying
piece of metal, and an ugly wound re-
suited.
The explosion put an end to the tests
for the day.
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CYCLONES SWEEP HOUSES AWAY
Much Damage Done In the States of
Texas and Iowa.

Much Damage Done In the States of
Texas and Iowa.
FORT WORTH Tex.), April ia
cyclone yesterday did much damage
over the State. At Cresson but five
houses remain standing. One woman
was badly injured. At Colorado City
James Solomon, II years old was
killed, and many houses were blown
down at Regain, Abiline, Iatan. Colo
RADIO City and Forth Worth. The total
damage viii amount to many thousands
of dollars.
BURLINGTON Qa), April 13-A
storm of cyclonic proportions passed
over Burlington this afternoon. One
large factory was unroofed, and a large
number of shade trees blown down.
Considerable damage was done. The
wind was accompanied by a tremen-
dous downpour.
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STRUCK BY AN ELECTRIC CAR.

An Aged Carpenter Meets With a Sc
we're Accident at Los Angeles.
LOS ANGELES, April 13.-Arthur B.
Bradford, a carpenter 50 years of age
was struck by an electric car on North
Main street to-day and seriously in
jured. His skull is fractured and he is
injured internally. He was turning out
for two bicycle riders at the time of the
accident and did not see the car coming
behind him. He was thrown to one SIDE
striking heavily On the cobblestone
pavement. Relatives at San Francisco
and Fresno have been notified of the
accident
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Rehearing Refused.

WASHINGTON. April 13.-A rehear-
ing of the case of Santiago AniZa, ad-
ministrator, eft al VS.. the United States
was refused by the Supreme Court OF
the United States to-day. The case
comes from the Court of Private Land
Claims, and involved the famous No
gales land grant in New Mexico The
decision of the court below was in favor
OF the United States, which attacked the
validity of the grant, and that decision
was affirmed by the Supreme Court OF
the United States March I'd.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1896-04-14
THE GUN EXPLODED.

General Miles Has Narrow Escape
From Death.
GLENCOVE q. u, April 13.-During
a test of the new Dudley powder pneu-
matte gun to-day the piece exploded and
General Nelson A. Miles and members
OF the Board of Ordinance had mar
row escape from death or at least Sc
we're injury. A spectator named Joseph
Rome was hit by piece of metal and
barely escaped with his life.
The first test had resulted satisfac-
torily, and for the second experiment a
target composed of large red, white
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Councilmen-Nolting, Dittus, Kreig and


Prindle.
STOCKTON, April 13.-An election
was held in this city to-day to decide
whether or not to vote Sal 800 bonds to
protect the city from overflow. As the
result of the election no bonds will be
issued, the proposition having failed to
carry by 125 votes.
REDDING, April 13.-The Populists
were completely routed at the city cleo
ton to-day by the Republicans. Mar
shall Eckles was reelected, Jenkins cap
tured the Clerkship, and Treasurer
Bush, Trustees Lawry, Nash and Her
ron were also elected.
RIVERSIDE, April 13.-The Repub-
leans and Prohibitionists divided
honors in to-day's municipal election.
The liquor question was the issue so
far as the Trustees were concerned, the
Prohibition candidates winning. The
Republicans captured the other Offices
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1896-04-14
The Late Governor Jones.

CARSON (Nev) April 13-The body
Of the late Governor, John E. Jones, ar
rived this morning, and was escorted
to the Capitol by a guard of honor. 1t
will lie in state until Wednesday after
noon, when the interment will be con-
Quoted by the Masonic fraternity.
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senator Morrill,.

WASHINGTON, April Ex-senator
Justin S. Morrill, of Vermont, the ven
cradle father of the upper house. was
SIS years old to-day. and tonight gave a
reception to political and personal
friends to celebrate the occasion. 1t
was a very enjoyable affair
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1896-04-14

NEW YORK, Aprn f3.-The Her
AIDS" special cable from Panama says:
A riot occurred in La Boca Sunday
among body of laborers employed on
the canal. One man and one woman
were killed and many were wounded
The troops We're called out to suppress
the riot. The woman who lost her life
was the wife of the murdered man. She
attempted to wrest bayonet from the
hands of a soldier, and received a
thrust which killed her instantly
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1896-04-14
TRAGEDY IN NEBRASKA.
Patrick Finnegan Murders His Wife
and Commits Suicide.

and Commits Suicide.
SCHUYLER (Neb), April 13.-Pat-
rick Finnegan, living northeast of this
city, this morning murdered his wife
and then committed suicide. The deed
was done with Winchester rifle in both
instances.
The first intimation of the tragedy
was received by Mr.. Finnegan's son-in-
law through the mail, and an investiga-
ton disclosed the bodies cold in death.
Mr. Finnegan after disposing Of his
wife, laid down on the floor, and, pulling
the trigger of his rifle by means of a
string. blew the top of his head off.
A family quarrel is supposed to have
prompted the deed.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1896-04-14
Two Blocks of Property Burned.

BAKERSFIELD, April 13-Two
blocks of frame buildings in the south
eastern part of town, known as New
Chinatown" were destroyed by an in
cendiary fire this morning. The loss
will be $4,000, with trif1ing insur-
ance.
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Destroys His instruments Before Com
hitting the Deed.

An Aged Carpenter Struck py an
Electric Car at Los Angeles and
Severely Injured-Results OF the
Elections for City Officials Held
Throughout the State yesterday.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1896-04-14
RaIance fn the Gold Reserve

WASHINGTON, April 13.-The gold
Withdrawals amounted to S91 900, leav-
ing net balance of S126, 800 931
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1896-04-14
"LEO'S PLANS IN MEXICO"

Truth of a Recently Published State-
ment Lacks Confirmation.
WASHINGTON, April ia recently
published article, entitled "Leo's Plans
in Mexico" stated that an alleged ap-
pointment in st. Louis, Mo-, between
Mgr. Averardi, the Apostolic visitor to
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1896-04-14

One of the finest packs Of hounds in
England was recently sold for SIS. 900.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1896-04-14

keeping bachelor hall with the Presi-
dent at the White House and returned
to his family.
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Their Answer Came Too Late.

NEW HAVEN Comm, April 10
Manager Sherman Day of the Yale
track team said to-day that the state
ment sent out from the University of
California that Yale and Princeton had
invited the Western college team to
enter the dual track games and then re-
fused them entrance, was false. He
said that Yale and Princeton wrote to
the western team asking them to cor
respond relative to entrance, but that
nothing was heard from them in reply
for three months, the answer coming
after Yale and Princeton had perfected
their plans for the meet.
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Two MEN ATTACKED
BY A VICIOUS HORSE.
One is Already Dead and the Other Not
Expected to Recover.
Skull of One of the Victims Almost
Pounded to Pieces.

A Destructive Cyclone Passes Over
Amount of Damage-But Five
Houses Remaining Standing at
CresSOn, in the Southern State,
and Many Others Blown Down in
Other Sections.
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Deficiency Appropriations.

WASHINGTON, April 13-The Sec
rotary of the Treasury this afternoon
sent 10 the Senate communication
calling attention to deficiency appro-
priations needed for the following pur-
poses: Three hundred and fifty-fve
thousand dollars to complete the pub
lie building in this city, and SIZE, 600
additional is intended to construct an
Independent lighting and power plant
within the building; 100000 with
which to complete the public building
at Omaha, Neb., and $4,000 with
which to complete the public building
at Kansas City.
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Secretary Thurber Rejoicing.

WASHINGTON, April 13.-Private
Secretary Thurber is rejoicing to-day
on the arrival of a son at his residence
yesterday. Mrs. Thurber is doing well.
The measles have disappeared from
Ruth and Esther Cleveland, and they
were allowed to go to the breakfast
table this morning. All of the Thurber
children have recovered, and Private
Secretary Thurber to-day gave ND
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-07-02
I OPENED THE THROTTLE.

a chasm-for Neosho bridge was gonei
The conductor came running forward
to see what caused US to stop, and when
he saw how nearly had came to pulling
the passenger train into the Neosho
river, he trembled like an aspen, and was
utterly powerless to move.
But about the torpedo signal?
When I told the conductor how ] hap
pened to stop, in answer to his question.
he laughed at me. How could anyone
put a torpedo on the track at that place
and no station within ten miles? l did
not know, but heard it distinctly. and
so did my fireman, who could no moro
explain its being there than I could.
One thing was certain-the bridge was
gone, and there was nothing for us to
do but to back to Cherokee and get
orders, and L jumped into the cab. feel
ing little more queer than I ever felt
before in all my railroad experience.
'Oh, Ned, look here," said my fire
man, as we stopped at the sidetrack at
Cherokee
He was holding open his seat-box. [
looked, and the whole thing dawned
upon me-
There, in the bottom of the seat-box,
was mass of torn, blackened brown
paper, and the fireman's dinner-bucket
and his pipe, which he threw lighted
into the box when getting down FROM
his seat to put in a fire." and which
had ignited the firecracker fuse
We were saved q horrible death in6li-
rectly by my little hoy, and 1 never al
lowed a Fourth" to pass after that with
out buying him a large supply of fire
works.
When we told the story in Fort Scott,
the railroad fellows would not believe
it; but, after they found it was the
truth, they took up 4 collection, and now
Larry Doolen, the fireman. is the owner
of the finest meerschaum pipe west of
the Mississippi.-E L. Paul, in
Golden Days.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-07-02
his. Every man watches his neighbor

his. Every man watches his neighbor
as he writes.
By the side of Samuel Adams, talking
in a friendly way, is a man every way
different in look and dress. Adams is
plain and democratic, even more so
than jefferson, and has been schooled
in the hardest of all schools-adversity.
His companion is to the manor born,
rich and aristocratic as an English no
BILE, and the inheritor of great name.
But his patriotism is as ardent as that
of the New England Puritan, and he is
willing to sacrifice even more.
And now it is his turn to go forward
to the table. He takes the goose-quill
and signs his name, in well-defned char
acters, with hand that does not trem-
BILE: Charles Carroll A whisper
passes among his associate If the new
confederacy is crushed by the mother
country, the trainers of this treasona-
BILE document would have to suffer for
their action. There were number of
Charles CAROLS then living in the colo
MES, and this particular Charles Carroll
had a chance TO escape, which none of
his colleagues could hope for.
The murmur reached his ear as he
arose from the table. He instantly
turned back, picked up the pen again.
and completed his signature in a man
ner that left no doubt as to which
Charles Carroll was accountable.
Doubtless many were wondering why
that one signature, Charles Carroll, of
Carrollton," stands out different from
the rest. 1t is for the reason that the
signer did not intend his identity as
patriot to be doubtful or misleading.
When he subscribed to that record of
glory. Charles Carroll, of Carrollton.
was in his 10th year. and owner Of the
largest fortune in America.
''There go a few Millions said the
wealthy Virginian planter, Benjamin
Harrison Gather and great-grandfather
of future presidents), as the rich planter
traced his name on the parchment.
Millions would indeed have gone--for
his possessions were princely-had not
success crowned the American arms in
the long and bloody struggle.
He was the grandson of an Irish gen
t1eman who emigrated to Maryland in
1859, and took up vast estate-one of
the last of the old immortal grants. The
manor house that he built still stands
near Annapolis-a huge, rooIny old
structure, with its wings and osathouses,
covering an acre of ground
In this grand old mansion house of
Carrollton the future signer was born
| on September 20. 1877. GRABBED in af-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-07-02
SIGNING nHE DECLARATION.

ers, the prosperous merchants, the lead
ing lawyers, the official magnates, the
sturdy yeomanry of the new nation
soon to be. Familiar to us almost as
the persons Of our own fathers, they
stand grouped in that stately hall, dis
cussing the all-absorbing question
ehall these colonies be free and indie
pendent states?
There is John Hancock, the presi-
dent, patrician and courtIy to the very
tips of his toes, and sandy-haired, long
Tom Jefferson, the most ardent of demo
Gratis. Stout, pompous, red-faced John
Adams, and the white-haired, venerable
Benjamin Franklin are there. There,
too, are the slight, why Elbridge Gerry,
and portly Benjamin Harrison, who
weighed nearly 800 pounds; Roger Sher-
man, grave and dignified, and the Qua
ker, Stephen Hopkins. who stands with
his hat on. We know them all well.
They vote. and the declaration is passed.
America is free.
Then comes another day-August
of the same memorable year. Nearly
the same group is assembled in the same
hall. They have met this time to sign
the great charter of our liberties. There
is no hesitation. no hanging back, no
weakness, though every signer knows
full well the import of his action. They
will all be marked men, declared rebels
to the king, and perhaps be hung for
treason But not a man refuses to sign.
One after another the delegates GO for
ward to the table and place their sig
natures on the parchment. where John
Hancock has already placed his name
in that bold, defiant and ornate hand of