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The herald., 1897-05-26
ETZLER ARRESTED
He Now Figures ir, a. Horse. Stealing
Affair

Chas. Etzler was arrested last night
by Constable Quinn. He is accused of
having driven away a team of horses
hitched ON Commercial street, which he
is said to have sold later to man for
$40.
Etzler is the man who gained consid-
cradle notoriety during the Kid Thomp-
son trial. He was brought here to tes-
tify by the detectives, and swore that
Thompson had told him all about the
robbery. Etzler posed as a detective
and followed Thompson around for sew
eral months. He was with Thompson in
Arizona when the train robber was ar
rested. and it was upon informal ton
furnished by him that the arrest was
made. During the progress Of the trial
Etzler stopped with Detective Bowler
in this city.
Etzler is a man of unsavory reputa-
ton, and the officers have never been
thoroughly satisfied that he was not in
some way connected with the train rob-
hery. AT any rate he was with Kid
Thompson when the money was received
in Arizona and helped to spend it. He
was locked last night in the city prison.
The herald., 1897-05-26
CANTwELL HELD
He Will Have to Answer for the Muir
der of Mollie Phelan

TIE examination of Theodore Can't
we'll for the murder Of Molly Phelan, a
woman Of the town. wac continued be-
fore Justice Rossiter yesterday, and
Cantwell was held to answer for trial in
the superior court.
Margaret Romaris was the first wit
ness. She testified that she had heard
the murdered woman scream on the
night the crime was committed, and go
ing to the room, saw the woman on the
floor, with Cantwel bending over her
She also testified that che had seen Can't
we'll strike the woman several times be-
fore that night, the last time being about
a week before the murder.
Agnes Capistrano was the next and
last witness. She was roomer in the
house the night that the crime was COM
mitted. and was very intimate. with the
deceased. She testified that she had
seen Cantwell choke Mollie Phelan sew
eral times prior to the murder and had
afterward seen black and blue marks on
her face and neck. She was free of
bruises on the night of the murder, and
the ones found on her neck must have
been made that night. She had heard
the accused, that night threaten to beat
her and had heard the screams issuing
from the rooms. She was positiveit was
Mollie Phelan screaming, as she wae
very we'll acquainted with her voice.
This ended the testimony on the part
of the prosecution. The defendants at
torney made the usual motion for dis
missal of the case on account of lack of
evidence. but Judge Rooster overruled
the motion and held the prisoner to ap-
pear in the superior court for trial.
AT the conclusion of the examina alton
Cantwell was removed to the county
Jail.
The herald., 1897-05-26
lIR. All VISIT
ARRANGING ron TIN RuoHH.
TloN or Nh. 81xAN
He Will Remain for Some Days and
Perfect All Details-Nothine
New in Politics

Chairman Alvord Of the State Demo.
cratic committee arrived from the north
yesterday afternoon and Is quartered
at the Nadeau. Mr. Alvord's visit is
partly for rest and recreation and partly
for business For some time past his
health has not been entirely eatisfac-
tory, and he will remain for a week or
two in this end OF the state recuperating.
In the meantime he will talk over and
perfect the arrangements for the enter
tainment OF Hon. VIM. J. Bryan while
he Is in the state. Mr.. Bryan. after full
filling his Los Angeles engagement as the
guest OF the Silver Republicans. will be
taken In charge by the Democrats. and
will visit the principal cities north Of
here.
Yesterday afternoon Mr.. Alvord spent
most Of the time with Hon. John w.
and will today be his guest at
his home. Last evening he visited the
theater. after which he spent an hour or
two with personal friends. When seen
by Herald reporter Mr.. Alvord said
that HE visit had no special significance
aside from Mr.. Bryan's visit. He had
come down primarily to rest, but would.
of course, attend to the details Of this
matter. AS to the Whittier school. there
wes nothing which. called for attention
on his part, and he certainly should have
nothing to say on the eubject. Later in
the week. after he had recovered from
the fatigue Of his trip, and saw just
where he was. he might have something
to say on the general political situation.
ard also in reference to Southern Cali
fornia.
The herald., 1897-05-26
In ! ! WO ROUNDS
HAIRY Jones Knocks Out
Fred Began
A. VERY LIVELY CONTEST
Dur roo SHORT TO BE ENTIRELY
SATISFACTORY
4! VERY LIVELY CONTEST
The San Diego Lad Demonstrates That
He e Still in the Ring-Two
Other Good Events

Harry Jones Of San Diego last evening
demonstrated that he was not the "bacl
number that 50 many predicted, arc
firmly stablished the fact that ne is g
game clever fighter, with punching
capacity that makes him an even match
for almost any man in his class.
The principal event OF boxers night
at the Athletic club last evening was
billed as fifteen-round go between
Jones and Fred Began for purse OF
$780, Much interest was felt in the
ma tch, for the reason that both men
have trained faithfully, and it was gen
orally understood that they meant busi-
ness. The talent had sized up Began as
the cleverer man of the two, but Jones
heavier weight and his ability to take
punishment was expected to offset this
advantage, and a rafting good contest
was anticipated. In this the crowd was
disappointed, as Jones had his man
whipped in the first round and knocked
out In the last half of the second. There
was nosquestion as to the knockout, and
SAC h6NttH6 Nao SiSo'' NAAN SNS~N
what there was of IT,
It was 1890 o'clock before the men
came together. Began, who entered the
ring fret, was seconded by Frank Pur-
cell, Joe Cotton and Frank Hazel. Jones
closely followed, seconded by Long, Van
Court and Young Sandow. J. Phil Per-
cival acted as mekeeper for the club,
while Carl McStay officiated for Jones
and Johnny Manning for Began. John
Brink, president of the club, was referee.
The men were billed to enter the
ring at 124 pounds for Began and 100
pounds for Jones, and they looked very
close to that mark. Began is the taller
Of the two, but Jones makes UP in
breadth of shoulder what he lacks in
length OF leg. The referee announced
that the men had agreed to fight in the
breakaway, and hit with arm Free and
cautioned the audience against any
demonstration during the progress of
the rounds, saying that he would attend
to any fouls, as that was what he was
there for. Both men looked in good
condition, though Began appeared to be
trained 7trife too fine.
Promptly at the call Of time the men
stepped to the center of the ring and
began fiddling for an opening. Jones
found it first. and landed a good stiff
punch in the region of the solar plexus,
which was returned. There was more
sparring, and then Jones caught Began
square in the face, which brought forth
vigorous grunt, and this was followed
by several body blows in the region of
the heart which had a weakening effect.
The round closed with Jones having all
the best Of it. as Began was timid and
appeared to be somewhat winded.
The second round opened lively, Bo-
gan having apparently partially recov-
cred from the effects of the punching
in the first round. Jones was the ag-
gressor and landed heavily several
times. each blow bringing out a loud
srunt. AS in the first round, Began tried
to save himself by hugging, but it was
early seen that he was beaten man,
barring accidents. Jones gradually
worked him over toward the southeast
corner Of the ring, and brought him up
The herald., 1897-05-26

ter. 1t was a lively bout, but the pacs
was too rapid for Williams, who was
100 tat, and the quit In the nth round.
the decision going to Carter.
One OF the best exhibitions OF scientific
sparring ever seen in the gymnasium
was four-round go between Harry
Porter and JACK Stevens of the Junior
class Of the club. pupils Of Instructor
Van Court. The lads weighed within
two pounds of each other. Stev-.s hav-
iEg the long end, being 122 to Porter's
12O They were very evenly matched
though Porter appeared to have slightly
the best of it. as he was the aggressor
throughout. The referee declared 1t a
draw.
There was to have been a six-round
go between De Courcey Of San Digeo
and Grant Grimes Of San Diego, but the
The herald., 1897-05-26
FIELD DAY ENTRIES
THOSE WHO WILL CONTEST AT
ATRLETIC PARK
All Events Fill well-Program Of the
sports-The Thirteenth
Annual

The entries for the field day of the Los
Angeles Athletic Club. which occurs on
the S1st at Athletic Park, closed yes
terday A very large number were re-
ceived. Secretary McStay was very
much pleased when he made up partial
list yesterday afternoon, to find that
there were sufficient entries in each event
to insure the program will be given as
announced. Following is the list:
Mile novice. bicycle--Wm. Block. F. Y.
Peane, j. r. Howard, r. C. Hamlin,
F. E. Mills, Pomona; H. L. Hough, Mar
tin Cohen, Arthur Arvizu, ]. r. Shaffer,
W. T. Fleming. Pomona.
Two-mile lap. bicycle, professional
Albert d. Tompkins. j. w. Cowan, Jas.
Mclaughlin, S. D. Loucks.
Mile open bicycle, amateur-W. e. De-
lay. w. G. Furman, VIM. Block, W..
Brotherton, Harry E. Scott. Riverside;
Carson Shoemaker, Riverside; r. G..
Campbell, John Burr. Jr., San Fernan-
do; Dean Cromwell. Harry Cromwell.
Two-mile handicap, amateur, bicycle
W. E. Delay. w. G. Furman. VIM. Block.
F. Y. Peane, R. Howard. A. L. Cald-
we'll, T. z. Mills, Pomona; w. Brother
ton, H. L. Hough, Harry f. Scott, River
side; Carson Shoemaker, Riverside; r.
G. Campbell. John Burr, Jr., San Fer
nando; w. r. Fleming, Pomona; w. F..
Clark, Pomona; Dean Cromwell, Harry
Cromwell ~a
Running high jump-Richard G. Jones.
N S. Atcheson, L. A. Chaplin.
One hundredyard-d d-dash-Walter NJ.
Dickie, Riverside; H. L. Avery, Po-
mona; Chas. Bustillos.
Five-mile cup race. silver trophy cup,
presented by Los Angeles Athletic club,
Postal messengers VS.. California mee-
scngers-Henry Robinson, w. johnson,
The herald., 1897-05-26

standing with several heavy body blows
A rattling clip behind the ear with the
right took ali the fight out of the tall
man, and this was followed by a left
hook on the point of the jaw which sent
him to the floor. Began rolled over to-
ward the ropes as the timers began to
count, absolutely helpless. He evidently
heard the counting, but was unable even
to make move to ge. on his feet Pur-
cell ran toward the fallen man and
began to throw water on him, bat this
did no good, and when the ten seconds
had elapsed he was still on the floor.
He was declared cut, and was assisted
to his corner, where he was revived
while Jones received the congratulations
OF his friends at the other side of the
ring, not forgetting, however, to OBJ
Serve the proprieties by shaking hands
with his half-dazed opponent, the au-
dience in the meanwhile fling out of the
gymnasium. 1t was clean, clever
fight, and there was no question as "a
the result.
PRELIMINARY EVENTS
Previous to the main event there was
a preliminary in the shape of a six
round go between Ed Garter and Percy
Williams. Both men weighed in at lax
pounds. though Williams looked much
the heavier. The result was in the ma
ture OF a surprise, as Carter had the
best of 1t throughout, being the cleverer
OF the two, besides being the harder hit
The herald., 1897-05-26
CONSUL LALONDE'S VISIT
Looking Over the City With a View
to Investing

L. D. LalonGe, French consul at San
Francisco, is at the Van Nuys. He is
here looking after some private business
interests with a view to investing in
some enterprise. Speaking last night of
the prospect, Consul Lalonde said Il
think there is more inducement for cap
ital in Los Angeles than in any other
city on the coast. The business men in
San Francisco are beginning to feel the
same way, and as result 1 expect to
see business branching out in this direc-
ton. As for myself, 1 have not just de-
cided yet what shall do but before re-
turing to San Francisco will have made
up my mind"
Consul Lalonde was appointed by the
French government five years ago. He
is an old resident of California, and has
lived in San Francisco for over sixteen
years.
The herald., 1897-05-26
The Sooner the Better

Secretary Alger wants instruction
from congress concerning the work OH
San Pedro harbor. as he cannot ascer-
tain from the law whether 1t was the
intention Of that body that work on the
breakwater should be advertised for and
all the appropriation spent on that or
not 1t is possible that the language OK
the act is obscure. but in any event con-
gress should lose no time in giving the
secretary instructions. The sooner the
Improvement is under way the better
it will be for Los Angeles and the state.
San Jose Mercury
The herald., 1897-05-26

The preliminary examination Of M. B.
Dibble, arrested at Santa Cruz on a
charge of poisoning several dogs, was
held last week and it was proven where
Dibble had purchased the poison and the
meat also that he had threatened TO
poison several dogs. Dibble was held to
answer before the superior court witt.
bail fixed at $500. AS he was unable to
furnish it he went to Jail.
The herald., 1897-05-26

hotel. was dismisssd yesterday q the
that the boys had carried away from the
hotel some glass bulbs used for electric
light nxtures. The facts. however. we're
that the boys had broken several bulbs.
without any idea Of appropriating them.
The herald., 1897-05-26
Bellboys Discharged

The misdemeanor charge against the
two bell-boys, Charles Leitch and Jeese
Dinwiddie, filed in Justice Morrison S
court by Milo NJ. Potter of the Van Nuys
The herald., 1897-05-26
Teachers Examination

The county teachers examination will
be held OH June 21st, in the Spring street
school. instead Of May 31st, as was err
loneously reported yesterday.
The herald., 1897-05-26
Is It the Laws TaultP

Murders are becoming entirely too
frequent, and many people are wonder
ing how 1t can be checked. for the GRIM
inal element does not appear TO have the
least respect for the law, and certainly
they do not fear it.-Sacramento Bee.
The herald., 1897-05-26

In Seattle the council license fee IS only
a dollar dog. Thus does the Washing
tonian metropolis invite immigra ton
and increase its population.
The herald., 1897-05-26

former failed to show up, and the event
was omitted.
There were about $50 in attendance,
and the entertainment passed off with
cut any unpleasant incidents.
The herald., 1897-05-26

Daughters OF Electioneer have pro-
duced sixty in the list from 2:osh to
2:30.
The herald., 1897-05-26

ebusb KIP
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-07-31
Order of Publication.

In the Cap' Girardrau Court of Gem
mon Pleas thin and for the co9nty
of Capn GirardeaE and State ST
Missouri.
IN VACATION. Jolly -. lS91.
Nancy Eddin"ton. Plaintiff.
against
Harry EddinmtOn. Defendant.
Order of Publication.
1t this day come the Plaintiff bs-p-
in. by her Attorney before the Clerk
of the Cape GirardcaD Court of Com
mon Plea in vacation and files her
Petition ard Affidavit. alleging. among
other things. that Defendant. Harry
~Eddington. i not Il resident OF the
State al Missouri. September tHrm.
1897.
Whereupun it is ordered. hr the
clerk of said court. that said defend
ant be notified by publication that
plaintiff has commemorate suit against
him in this court. the object and
nature of which il to obtain ii dncree
of diverse from the bonds ut matri-
mOny contracted between plaintiff and
defendant on the grounds of abandon
ment and indignitieS rendered plaintiff
"a to renGur her condition int0lcrablp.
and that unless Tia. said defendant.
Harry E~ddington. b~ and appear At this
court, al the next term thereof, To- De
begun and holden 1T the coGrt house.
in the city of Cape G~irardeau in said
county. on the 9th day Of September
next. and ON or before the fourth day
of said term. if the term snail so long
continue-and if not. then on or before
the last day OF said Ierm-answer or
plead to the petition in said cause. the
| same will he taken as confessed. and
judgment will be rendered according
ly.
And it is further ordered. that a
copy hereof be published, according
to law. in the Cape Girardeau DEMO
GRAFT, a newspaper published in the
county of Cape Girardeau, Missouri,
for four weeks successfully. the last
insertion to be at least thirty days be-
fore the commencement ofthe next term
| of this court.
A true copy from the record.
f. Fl. E~NGELMANN,
~july3lnl5 Clerk.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-07-31
1t May DO as Much for You.

Mr.. Fred Miller, Irving, H., writes
that he had Il Severe Kidney trouble
for many years. with severe pains in
his back and also that his bladder
was effected. He tried many so called
Kidney cures but with out any good
result. About Il year ago he began
Use of Electric Bitters and found relief
at once. Electric Bitters is especially
adapted to cure of all Kidney and
Liver troubles and often gives almost
instant relief. One trial will prove
our statement. Price only 30 cents
for large bottle. AT w. c. Haman's
drug store.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-07-31
\ Newspaper Fakir.

J. II. Russell, the fake newspaper
man who landed here a short time ago
and cut such a dash, seems to have
skipped for good this time. He left
one night last week about > o'clock a.
M, leaving his hotel bill and numer-
Gus other debts in jackson and else
where unpaid. 1t i astonishing how
people will let scallawags come in and
actually rob them in Il way that they
a not bring the criminal law to bear
on the rascals. One of the men that
Russell brought here said that he be-
lieved that in the short time Russell
was here he got as much as $1,000 out
of the people in various ways. People
of ordinarily good business sense.
VIII" would probably shy at some poor
Lut honest fellow whom they know if
he should ask for credit. credited this
fakir or went his security in five min
utes for more than their poor but hon
est friend would probably ask for in
five years or in a life time. And these
fellows when they wanteda little print
in" done gave at least one of the we'll
established Offices herethe cold should
er and rushed over to our friend
Russell. Vet our heart went out in
sympathy for them lin u horn when
We heard that they had been touched"
by the smile that vas childlike and
bland. "-Cash-Book.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-07-31
No5lce.

! in pursuance Hf IA order 81 the
County Court 81 Cape GiraHGeau
county. Missouri made at it, ad-
! iomrned term. tow June 18th. 1896.
therr will be sold u the routh front
duur OF the court aouSe in the city of
jackson IN said county OF the nh day
~! August 1881, ~ public auction.
me franchise. privilege and right 10.
sarupy ana u~- certain public roads
IN said CuUlu'N subject - The conditions
provided b. Law and the ordsre OF
said court, ."r ths. pa pose Of c.ectlng
I and maintaining &<y>lem of te saphOnT
| poles and wires fvr a period Of. twenty
20 years nrnn- along and eros
The following pubic roads and hi@h-
WAYS in said cOuGty. tn-wit:
The public roads leading FROM
Jackson to Appieton by way of Oak
Ridge. frupL Jackson to MIillFrEille:
crom jackson to t'rUitiand. F9caho2-
saS. Shawnectoul and New Wells:
from jackson to G;ordonville- DutCh-
town. -A~ileuviiic and Tilsit: f;om BUT-
louisville 10 TIE B~ollingeI- county
line west CT Gragel Hill: frcn Cape
Ghardran 10 Egypt Mills: from lark
son to CaRe Girardcau: FROM Jackson
lN IAt ~ " >SR' ~
ardeau to the SsOtt County line. SHch
franchise will bc sold to the Te~pons-
iblr blddst whn viii pay toe largest
percentage. yearly of the cross
( receipts derived from such occupation
and use which shall not b+ less than
two = per cest of the gross earnings
during ahe first live years OF such use:
therea tt@r ~uSh per centage shall be
Increased TO correspond Eith the in
crease in the value of Ia land thus
{ used. Such successful bidder. before
said franchise shall takr effect. shall
give bond 10 said county. 10 be- apr
proved by the said CoInty Cour: for
the faithfal ana pnnetual payment
annually of such per -entage and Cor
the prompt construction, c.,iupictinn
and maintenance 81 Surh '~clrIhune,
poles ltEts. system LnG exchange ANA
al Otheg conditions required by .aw
and Iae ORDER OF SaiG COU, Z. said
telephone eXChangr shall be located
at the City of Jackson. The telephone
( poles shall be at least Ii feet high.
shall be set along the sides of said
highways so as not to Obstrnct public
/ travel along said roads. and the wires
| shall be II feet above the ground.
Such telephone system and exchange
shall be completed and put into oper-
alton within twelve months from said
August 9Th, 1897. The said sale will
be conducted by the sheriff of said
county and the clerk of said court.
| Said court reserves the right to reject
any and all bids. Done by order of
said County Court this lst day of
July. 1891.
iul10-5t WILLIAM PAAR.
! Clerk Of the County Court.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-07-31

y colored eXhorter ~enlarging on the
impossibility OF rich men getting into
heaven, said:
Look at Latherus: When he WIZ
on De airth ne AK Diwees ferde crumbs
dat fall from his table. En- what did
Diwees do ter him: He called his dog,
Moreover. en- sick him on Latherus.
Latherus put up purity good fight,
but de dog licked him. Den. Diwees
wuz so mad dat he took a fit en- died
en- when when he wake up he fin him
self in hell fire; en- he look troo desky-
light EN- see Latherus en- Father AbEa-
ham in a huggiu' match: en- he called
ter Latherus ter turn on de water en-
he'd pay de bill. En- what did Lath-
cru say? He des lean over de banis-
ter en- holler out: Go long, man, en-
shet yo' mouf. De water wuz cut off
on de tenth. Milk en- honey is de bes'
I got!'
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-07-31

The excitement OccasiOned 10y The
Alaska gold finds is rapidly spread
ing through the lengntb and breadth
of this country, and many Americans
are leaving daily for the gold fields,
some of them with little money and no
experience. The opinion Of the DEMO
GRAFT j. that unless a man i pretty
well healed tnancialiy-that is can
take from S5.000 to $500 in cash in
his pockets on the icurney-and Is
thoroughly prepared TO withstand the
rigors of Il long ami terrible winter
and conditions OF living which are as
different from those of this climate as
light is from darkness,-he had best
stay at home. There i undoubtedly
wealth to be made in Alaska, but
where one succeeds IA thousand will
fail, and the road to fortune will be
strewn with corpses.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-07-31

j. H. Russell. the man who had
charge of tie Jackson POpulist paper
a few weeks and later began the publ
cation of the Hornet, skipped out last
week and left numerous creditors to
mourn his departure. Russell was a
hustler after money and he pulled the
leg of several prominent men in Jack
son before he left.