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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-09
THE LAWS OF ABYSSINIA.
pcror Menelek's Back Num-
Der Country.

The laws of Abyssinia are primitive
and based on those of the Israelites:
IAN eye for an eye" There are neither
law courts nor lawyers; both plaintiff
and defendant plead their own cause.
Formerly, prior to the appointment by
King Theodore of executioners, the
guilty person, in case of murder, was
slain in exactly the same manner in
which lie had talDn the life of his vic
tim. For instance, y man killed an
other with a sword, the avenger of
blood had to use n similar weapon. If
death had been caused by blows from
club. club was used TO take the life
Of the murderer. This law most un-
justly operated even in cases of man
Slaughter; and the life of man who
unwittingly AMI unintentionally had
caused the death of another could be
demanded by the relatives OF the de-
ceased.
Among many others, an instance of
this kind was once related to me. Two
men were cutting grass on the side of a
precipce, and when they were about to
descend one of them fastened the end
VI u icPt aiohit WIN Doby
to lower him ,!d%n.fthe GlifY..'hHd at
tached the other end to the trunk Of
tree. Accidentally the man TO be low
cred slipped before all was ready, and n
coil of the rope becoming entangled
round his neck he was strangled. His
comrade, on subsequently descending
by slipping down the rope, was horri-
fed to find him dead at the bottom, and
fastened TO the village to report the cir
cumstance. The judge passed a SEN
tence of mansllughter, and ordered
fine of $50 to be paid to the widow.
The widow, however, refused the COM
pensation and demanded the literal
carrying out of the law.
After some de!iberation ii was agreed
that she should carry her point, and the
unfortunate and perfectly innocent
man was sentenced to be hanged with
the same rope which had caused the
fatal accident; the rope was, accord
ingly. fastened round his neck, and he
was hauled up few feet from the
ground, suspended few moments and
then lowered again. The widow, be-
lieving him from all appearances to be
dead, was satisfied; but the relatives of
the victim FASTENED to him and applied
restoratives, which were so effective
that in course of time he got up and
walked away. The widow was furious,
and demanded that sentence should be
again enacted, adding: "Next time
will hold on to his feet until he is dead"
The judge, however, declared that JUS
tice must be tempered with mercy, and
her demand was not complied with
n. Y IndeDendent
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-09
U'sed IN no II.

"Ladies and gentlemen" said the
seedy-looking individual when he had
been prevailed upon to come to the
platform, 81 will confess that 1 was once
addicted to strong drink, but now"
How long ago was that?' called out
somebody from the audience.
The seedy individual gave one look at,
the man who had interrupted him and
satisfied himself that he had been rec
ognized.
81 should judge" he said, with the
air of man who was trying to stimu-
late his memory, shat II was between
IS and 20 minutes ago."
Thus it happened his speech never
was made.-Chicago Post.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-09
The Eourth In Gambia.

Buffalo, y. y. July Ia special TO
the Express from Niagara Falls. Ont,
says Mayor Hill has proclaimed July 4
a public holiday in that city, and that
philosophical citizens are preparing
for the first celebration of Independ-
ence day in Canada. The special attrib-
utcs the proclamation to sympathy
in the Anglo-American alliance move.
ment, and predicts that several Can.
adam towns will follow the example OF
Niagara Falls.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-09

Pi,',ug-gh- pa JUS The c.g'ss
% the scale year, which expires
Thursday night. 6--sa gratifying con
dition q affair, Il ~ 20. s-ee- and
tin plate Industries, IT, wage. gre,
!R'enTs nave been -eacA.1 III el-..e-
than usual Ly the -a-Ltae t--e-s t..l
the amalgaE-ated asso,ci-ric-s. al a.
he scales FOR the coming rea- having
been practically ser-led. President 7
J. shhfer. Of the ANA i-a.nlt-d assJ-
citation. says that not one ri.l VIII b-
closed This year on account 81 wage
q sa greeruenrs
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-09
All Gone to Ala D.y,.,

Washington. July The secretary
Of war has received telegram from
Maj. Gen. OTIS al San Francisco saying
that the three military expedition
which already have started for Manila
were made up a. follows: First. MAY
%. lij officers ami 1856 men. Gen. An.
derSon commanding: second. June Is
-. officers and b. ~ men. under com
mand Of Gen. Greene third June "a
10 officers and 1850 men. in command
Of Gen. Macarthur; making total OF
SO officers and 10. 4Gi men.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-09
Tn J.p.pe.e Theaters.

' The theaters in Japn have novel
method of issuing pass-out tickets,
which are positively non-transferable.
When atperson wishes to leave the the
alter before the closing Of the perform
ance, with the intention Of returning,
he holds out his right hand. The door
keeper then, with q rubber stamp, i'm
prints upon the palm the mark Of the
establishments
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-09

l4ai. Thus the ',-iyia- >a1z1rc- 1a>
los; is identity. The o--v- ra-s-i
considerable slrPr;s~ On board Th-
brpos.yz which has been re 54--a-:
q the fy.-c 41aGroa- where : vs.
rt5sed the squadron "o-a- re-zsl-.
Intact a. least anti. -lA t2A z San
r.aco DE- Caba- gQr2p1o-r >c1.eE
Id, been ass -Led 10 command -a@
second squadron at-@cAe- =. A -.l-a.
~a-lrSU-.'s -e--
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-09
Decide ON Fu.ion.

Denver, COL, June 30.-A special to
the News from Cheyenne, Wyo., says:
The state central committees of the
democratic, populist and silver-repub-
lican parties held joint meeting
Wednesday and agreed upon fusion
OF the three parties for the state and
congressional election.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-09

San Francisco, July 1.-The steam
er Alameda reports that on June 30,
when As miles this side of Honolulu,
she spoke the steamer China under a
full head of steam. The next day, when
1877 miles from Honolulu, she signaled
the Zealandia, Senator and Colon, all in
bunch, and soon afterwards the Bel
gic, also bound for Honolulu, was
spoken.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-09
Yellow .yncL nj XYorL

London, June 3o.-A dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Kingston, Jamaica,
says 1t is reported there that there
have been 40 deaths from yellow fever
among the American troops in Cuba.
According to the same authority,
there has been an alarming outbreak
of SMALLPOX at Mnnznnillo.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-09
Cnpias Is Qunshed.

Montreal, Que, July /. = The capias
taken out by Detective Kellert against
Lieut.. Carranza and Senior Du Bose
was quashed by Judge De Lorimer
Thursday on the ground that it was
not proven that there was any inten-
ton on the part of the Spaniards to
defraud the detective.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-09
A Score Iniured-

st. Joseph. Mo-, June 30.--A west
bound passenger train on the Wabash
was wrecked Wednesday a mile west
OF burlington Junction. The locomo-
tive jumped the track and the mail, bag.
gage, smoking and chair cars followed
rolling down an embankment. A score
of passengers were hurt.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-09
Only Eour Left

Warren, o., June ga letter re-
ceived here from John Muldoon, a citi-
zen of Jacksonville, this,county, who is
now in the Alaskan gold fields, says
that OF the 101 men who left Seattle
with him in March only four survived.
Two were drowned and the others per-
'ished from cold and hunger.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-09
Mn de DishOp

st. Paul, Mimi, June 30.-The conse-
Grafton of Rt. Rev. Alexander Christie,
recent rector of st. Stephens parish, in
Minneapolis, as bishop of the sacer-
dotal see Of Vancouver, was solemnly
observed ut the cathedral Wednesday
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-09
England's Fricnd.hIp

London, July - 1t is said that there
no doubt of the marquis of Salisbury's
speech of Wednesday night was intend
ed as hint to the powers that Great
Britain is in sympathy with the United
states, and it is intimated that it was
called forth by Germany's alleged atti-
tude in the Philippine question.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-09
Friend. of Temperance.

New York, July 1.-The information
al temperance congress was convened
in the auditorium at Prohibition
Park, Staten Island, Thursday, and
will continue in session one week
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-09
An Anti-Liouor Me..ur.

Washington, June 20. = The house
committee on alcoholic liquor traffic
has reported favorably the bill to pro-
hibit the sale Of Intoxicating liquors
on reservations and In buildings con-
trolled by the United States,
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-09
New steamer. Bounht.

London, June 30.-The Daily Mail
announces that the United States has
purchased the steamers Alexandra.
Boadicea, Victoria, Cleopatra and Win
fired. of the Wilson's & Furness-Ley-
land line, all nearly new.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-09
Manila surroun,Iea

Madrid, June 30. = Manila advices.
dated June 20, say; Manila is COM
pletely isolated. The city is surround
ed by $4,000 rebels. The arrival of the
Spanish squadron is anxiously await
ed. The city's position Is untenable.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-09

st. Paul, Mimi, July William
Henry Eustis was nominated for gov.
ernor of Minnesota by the republican
state convention Thursday. This re.
suit was obtained on the third ballot
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-09
AIIrnder sampson. Command.

Santiago de Cuba, via Kingston. ia
maica. June S0.--By order of'Admiral
Sampson. the flying squadron under
Commodore Schlcy has been merged
into the fleet under the admirals COM
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-09
Ordered IA He sold.

Charleston, S. c., July 1.-The dis
trict court has ordered the sale Of the
Marie Dolores, n Spanish prize cap
tured by the Minneapolis May 81.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-09
THE YOSEMITE.

gathered 10 witness fle departure e
the vessel. and may tasliaIaa.e
cIuipages or the GucE told q t:t pies
erce Of the represe. rar.v~, q -4t
-Four Hundred, who had come - t.i
farewell 10 friends among IL, MEM ot.s
OF the Astor battery. MAJ Gen. Mt-,
rift expects to reach Manila by 10 ?.
or August /, al the very latest.
Bitter Against England.
Madrid. June 3o.-TEe general pub
lie is very bitter agairs, EEglaus De.
cause Of her supposed uEtrieudliEes,
regarding Admiral Camara's squadron
The subject is warmly discussed il a.,
public places, although Official, art
mute.
i,,,,,.,lDcwe,l HeardJFr6 't'''t''t,'''
Washington, June 30.--The navy &C.
pnrtment has made public the follow.
ing cablegram from admiral Dewey
brought by the McCullocA TO Hong
Kong, and, though undated supposed
30 have been sent from Cavite June 90:
NO change in the situation since NY tel
egram OF the l7th FIVE German, three
British, one French and ore Japauese men
ly closing In on city, Aguina!5o. the in
surgent leader, with 10 OF his staff. arrived
May ~. by my permission. on the Nanshan
lie established himself at Cayitc outside
OF the arsenal, under the protection OF our
guns, and organized his army The prog
ress Of Aguinaldo has been wonderful He
has invariably conducted the war humane
~. My relations with him are cordial. but
my conferences have generally been only
OF personal nature"
VIII Fight 10 the Death.
Madrid. June 3O.-Dispatc re.
ccived from Manila Wednesday, under
date Of June "a, say the Spaniards are
determined 10 fight to the death and
that there is every reason to believe
that when the American troops arrive
desperate fighting will occur on land
and sea.
More british ships Needed ut Maniia.
London, June 20. - The Evening
News publishes long dispatch from
Manila covering the points already
cablcd TO the press. Itcmphasizcs the
strong anti-British feeling which has
sprung up at the capital of the Philip
pine islands and refers to the necessity
of sending more British ships there,
and to the conviction of the Spaniards
that Germany is going to help them.
More Trouble for spain.
Vancouver, II. c., June 30.-Mail adj
vices from Hong Kong say that it is
reported that the revolt against the
Spanish rule has extended to the Caro-
line islands. The Spanish have only
small garrison there, and IS they are
unable to send relief it is likely that
the rebels will soon have control.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-09
More Trouble for spain
Named for Governor.

Waterville, Me-, July 1.-The prohi-
bition state convention nominate Rev.
A. 5. Ladd, of Augusta, for governor.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-09
For Conure..-

Wellington, o., July J.. = w. s. Kerr
Nominated for congress in the
Fourteenth Ohio district on the 151st
ballot.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-09
Died in m ForeirnL,nd

Munich, Bavaria, June 2o.-Mr. George
Baur, formerly professor of osteology
at the Chicago university, is dead.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-09
Gen. Merritt sails.

San Francisco, June 30.-The speedy
steamer Newport, bearing Maj. Gen.
Wesley Merritt, military governor of
the Philippines, and his staff besides
the AAtor light battery and companies
II and X of the Third United States ar
tillery and detachments from the signal
corps, is now on its way To Manila. As
the vessel gradually drew away from
her dork the blowing of many whistles
told the people that Gen. Merritt had
taken his departure, Great crowds had
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-09
RELIEF FOR DEWEY.
Maj. Gen. Wesley Merritt Sails
from San Francisco.
Eir.t hatch of Troops Thought TO
Have Reached Manfss-A Desper-
ate Battle Expected-Caroline
Islanders Revolt.

Washington, June 30. = The officials
here are confident that Admiral Dewey
has received the requirements under
Gen. Anderson which sailed from San
Francisco on May rs, consisting Of $500
men. The Charleston certainly has ar
rived, as she was leading the transports
some distance after leaving Honolulu.
With the addition Of her 400 sailors and
marines, Dewey will feel much safer.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-09

Madrid. June 3Q.-TEe genera pub
lie is very bitter against EEglaua be-
caus" Of her supposed uHfrieutliEess
regarding Admiral Camara's squadron.
The subject is warmly discussed il a..
public places, although official, are
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-07

The engagement of Ricardo Juan Jose, the famous counter tenor, who a few weeks ago electrified the public of this city with his phenomenal voice, to Miss Esther Therese Schrieve. the beautiful niece of Mrs. Theresa F. Parrott. has been announced, and comes as a genuine surprise to the friends of the young couple.
 Although 1t had been the intention of keeping the engagement a secret until Mir. Jose fulfilled his contracts in the East, the attempt, owing to the popular ity of Miss Schreive, and the fame Of her intended husband, proved fruitless and the news was finally divulged.
 The announcement Is the outcome of a long existing mutual attachment between the young people, dating as far back as early childhood and forming a love TO- nance of many years. It was in Vir- ginia City, New, that Cupid first began his pranks, and the dual target at which he aimed his fatal darts proved of re- captive and easily impressionable nature.
 Since 1895 they have had an understand ing as to the probable outcome of their affections, but it was not until a month ago that they began their formal engage ment. At this time Jose. who came to the coast simply to visit his sweetheart, and arrange for the celebration of their
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-07
Ricardo and Miss Esther Therese Schrieve.

cess was instantaneous, and from that time dates his career as one of the great est singers in the world.
 The compass of his voice Is from D.. above middle c, to E above high c. The highest note he ever reached was high c sharp.
 Jose Is now on his way east, where he will remain until September. Before he returns to this city to claim his bride he will make a tour of the principal cities of Europe, where he has contracts for extensive. engagements. He will prob ably return the commencement of next year.
 He has signified his intention of retir- ing from the stage soon after his mar riage and will take up his permanent res idence either in Chicago or New York. where he will entirely devote his time to his business interests. If he ever ap- pears before the public again 1t will be either before a New York or Chicago audience.
 Miss Esther Schrieve Is the daughter of Mrs. General Oliver Roberts, niece to Mrs. Theresa Parrott, and granddaugh- ter to George Tufey, the late Treasurer of Nevada She is A years of age and markedly handsome, being tall of stature and decided blonde. After the marriage the honeymoon will be spent in travelling through Europe.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-07
HE CAME FROM CORRAL HOLLOW Antone Hartman, a Coal Miner, Knocked Down
 and Robbed.
He Made Friends With Two Strangers He Met in a
 Water- Front Saloon.
George Marsh and Maurice Hicks
 Charged With the Robbery.

George Marsh and Maurice Hicks are in "the tanks" at the City Prison and to- day will have a charge of robbery booked against them.
 Tuesday Antone Hartman, a miner at the coal mines at Corral Hollow, Alameda County, arrived in the city and about 5 o'clock in the afternoon he was in the White Cruiser saloon on East street. He had been drinking little and was in the condition to make himself generally agreeable He dld not like to drink by himself and asked two men who were standing at the bar to join him. They had few drinks together and Hartman then said he would nave to go home.
 The two men, who were Marsh and Hicks, objected to parting with such a good friend, and suggested that they should walk a bit of the way with him. The three left the saloon together and when they reached Drumm street. be- tween Merchant and Washington, Marsh asked Hartman to tell him the time Hartman pulled out his watch and Marsh took hold of the chain. Hartman told him to let go and Marsh, jerking the watch out of his pocket, struck him a blow on the jaw with his fist that of his watch. and were going through his pockets when they got scared from his cries for help and ran away.
 Hartman, as soon as he regained his feet, chased Marsh, who ran in the direc- tion of the water front, but lost sight of him after running two or three blocks Hartman met Policeman Dover and told him the story of the robbery. Together they went to the Claystreet wharf, where the Stockton boat, Captain Weber, was making preparations to sail, and Hartman pointed out Marsh and Hicks as the men who had robbed him.
 n 1l~a t1,a fU-n and took them to the City Prison where they were loc4ed up in the tanks" Yes terday morning Hartman who had been detained as witness, positively identified Marsh as the man who had taken his watch and hit him on the jaw. knocking him down. He was not so sure about Hicks, and Dower got Kelly the pro- prietor of the saloon, to go to the prison to see if he could identify them. I,euy looked at the two men, but would not swear positively that either of .lem was in his saloon, as it was generally crowded about 5 o'clock in the afternoon
 Hartman was prepared to swear to g complaint yesterday afternoon chargins the two men with robbery, but as no war. rant clerk was at hand he was detained in the prison until this morning. when hs will swear to the complaints. A sailor or saloon with Hartman and the two prison CTS at the time they left, and when the steamer arrives this morning he will bt taken to the prison D identify them
 Marsh and h.. KS are strangers here having recently come from the East ant Chief Lees will make inquiries as to thei] past records.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-07
THEATRICAL NOTES.

The Bohemian Girl'' has but two moro nights at the Tivoli, the new Easter piece. "Sinbad the Sailor. taking the stage on Saturday night. "Sinbad'' has been in preparation for several months. and it is said that the scenery, costumes and other fittings have been selected with the idea of long run for the new burlesque. The cast will include Helen Merrill Bob Mitchell, Carrie Roma, Edwin Stevens, Thomas Leary and a large number of subsidiary people.
 Shore Acres is still a strong popular attraction at the Columbia, where it will remain for another week.
 Anna Helds engagement at the Bald win concludes with the Sunday night per formance. Mondays new attraction Is "A Stranger in New York;" the latest of Hoyt's farces
 Jane" retires from the Alcazar at the end of the week in favor of "The Strange Adventures of Miss Brown"
 Morosco's actors are giving unusual ly good performance this week in Hands Across the Sea-" a fine specimen of old type Adelphi melodrama-
 "A Jay in New York" continues at the California until Sunday, when Edward Harrigan opens in his original success, "Old Lavender"
 Mandola the equilibrist, Is the best of the new turns at the Orpheum, and Mont gomery and Stone, coon impersonators, are the best of all. new or old.
 Caniac's performing jaguar and leopard are one among many interesting animal acts at the ChuteS.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-07
STRIKE CONDITION UNCHANGED Printers and Employers Alike Claim
 to Be Gaining Ground.

There were practically no new develop ments in the printers strike yesterday, and the fight seems to be about neck and neck. Both sides can tell how the others are losing ground, and each offers to back up it's assertions with equally good proof The printers say that the men se- cured by the Typothetae are for the most part incompetents and that many were discharged after a days trial; while the Typothetae claims that it's members can secure all the help needed, and offer as a proof that they are filling all orders on time and the work is up to the usual standard.
 The union claims that the members of the Typothetae have bonded themselves to hold together, and that these bonds have about expired; while the Typothetae admits the existence of the bonds, but claims that they are issued for an in definite time.
 This is the way it was going all day. Whatever statement one side would make the other was just as ready to deny and there has been little or no advantage gained on either side. All look to next week as the time for the final settlement of the difficulties in the most important places. The strikers are maintaining the usual quiet demeanor which has marked the strike from the start, and what little disturbances have taken place have been caused by feeder-boys or totally irrespon- Sible parties.