The herald., 1898-09-15

Here the prisoner broke loose from his
guards and made desperate break for lib
erty, Jumping or the platform and making
q Decline as hard and fast as he could for
the open, which he succeeded in reaching,
but only to be recaptured by the guards,
who were hot on his trail, and returned to
he presence of the Judge on The platform.
After the evidence was all heard and the
opposing counsel got through speaking, the
prisoner was ordered to stand and receive
sentence. which was that he be executed
by the guards appointed for that purpose
he having four minutes and nine seconds
In which to ge; ready before sentence was
executed. The Judge advocate told him
that. In view of his near demise, ne would
grant him the choice OF the manner OF
death he would prefer. He chose to be shot,
and as he was again given the choice as to
what part Of his anatomy he would prefer
be shot In, he chose the neck. The Judge,
then ordered the guard detailed to do his
duty, when he Uhe guard Immediately
pulled out from his pistol pocket a we'll
loaded pocket flask. which he proceeded to
pour down the prisoners throat, with such
good effect ;ha. by the time he had sue
ceeded In getting half of It inside the spy It
put such life into him that he jumped up
and, thrusting the guards aside, made good
his escape Tho "Roarng lion" Of San
Jac.nto mountains has been ordered shot
on sight IL he makes another "roar."
Officers Banqueted
The officers Of the G. A. Il. encampment,
the visiting cavalry company, Troop d, N
G.. c., the Veterans Drum corps Of Los An
ge!es and few invited guests enjoyed the
hospitality Of Mr.. and Mrs. d. j. McCar-
thy Tuesday, after the evening program
was concluded at the tabernacle An ele-
gan. collation. had been prepared, some 80
guests being seated at long table, fitted
up in the yard of their residence the feast
being "al fresco," TO which they did the
most ample Justice. Col BROKER acted as
toaet-mas;er, the following gentlemen re-
spending: Our Hostess" d. J. Mccarthy;
"T1he Army" Quar,ermaster Mack; "Our
Navy" Capt Dill; THE x-Confederates,"
Comrade Courtney; 1.-The Cavalry" Lieut..
White; 1.-The Southern California Veteran
Association" Commander Hattery; 'Our
Country" everybody standing and singing
America" AS each toast was announced
selections appropriate to the theme were
played by the drum corps and brass band
dlleTHdttly
Encampment Notes
The Iowa association at It's late annual
meeting chose for president A. Fusse, and
fer secretary-treasurer DR.. Paul OF Los
Angeles. There were also hve vice presi-
dents elected, the names OF whom were no:
learned.
The Long Beach W. r. c. received the
officers of the different relief corps at lis
hall on Second street this afternoon.
Pandemonium broke loose after midnight
in camp last night. about million bombs
exploding on the parade ground d abou;
that time. adding TO the gayety Of the &C.
casion. 1t was an awful racket while It
lasted worse than the bomba rdment Of
Manila or the siege of Santiago. There Is
one thing certain. and that is that any one
living within a half-mile Of The camp will
never he troubled with nightmare. at least
while the old boys OF G. A. r. posts remain
here.