The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, April 13, 1896, Page 1

VOLUME LXXIX.—NO. 135. NATIVES ATTACK BRAND'S FORCE Five Whites Killed and Sixteen Wounded in a Battle. FIGHT NEAR BULUWAYO. Matabeles Surround a Laager Formed by the Assailed Party. REPULSED WITH HEAVY LOSS. One Hundred and Fifty Blacks Fall in the Fray—The S.tuation S:rious. LONDON, Enxa.,, A 12.—A dispatch dated Buluwayo yesterday says that mes- sengers who have arrived there report that a large force of Matabeles attacked Cap- ain Brand and his party of 130 men. A r was formed, which was completely s ded by the blacks. The whites nade a desperate fight. Finally nen all their ammun was exhausted and their way tes, losing guns were disabled, they fough throu the lines of the Matal five killed and sixteen wounded. The Matabeles were armed with Martini rifles. It is estimated that they lost 150 killed and wounded. Matters are daily becoming more seri- | to-morrow publish a toria g that two nents are Killing oxen war dances twelve miles from Buluw HOLMES' QUEER LETTERS. Sell a Confession to Gain Funds With Which Hire Lawyers to Clear His Name. INDIANAPOL ous series of let Would fo IxD., April 12.—A curi- ers was to-night turned over to the United Press by H. W. Bul- attorney for the murderer, H. H. Holmes, written by Holmes from his cell in the Philadelphia County Prison. Bul- ck was retained by Holmes after his con- n to collect evidence to cle him of :e murder of young Howard Pitzel, sup- ed to have been committed at a cottage by Holmes in Irvington, a suburb es of evidence to be secured, and in one akes out a regular brief, which he ock to ret Wishard, the attor- ‘the Franklin family,” as he calis he of sir minds. He says in one of t he has no hope of saving ious to have this inves- igation pursued after his execution. All he way through he gives evidence of ng pressed for money, and finally de- s that he will have to fall back upon offer of a newspaper syndicate of $3000 for a confession. SCOFFED AT THE BGLE Cause of the Trouble Between Ballington Booth and His General. tis America and the Americans Disliked by the Salvation Army’s Commander-in-Chief. YORK, April 12.—Com- i Mrs. llington Booth to- ut a statement, of which the our statement, written in response to ngs we received to inaugurate a new vas issued we avoided making any tot neccurate statements which have 0 time appeared in print from the recent leaders of tne Salvation Army. It was our intention 0 maintain tnis silence, but last few days news has reached us vate letters are being ntatives, who are *tatjons upon our ns for our present position. Hearing of this our friends and our officers, who wish their position at our side to be un. derstood, urge us o state some of our reasons for deciding not to take another command under internationel government. The gencral’s visit was the primary cause between us and himself. From first to last he wpressed us with his displeasure and his dis. satisfaction with us personally and with our method of administering affairs. We loved and understood this country. He exhibited prejudice and misconception of it and its peo- ple. He objected to the display of the Na- tional flag upon our badges and in our halls omes. He said the time had arrived to carrying the stars and stripes at the nead of our parades. He objected to the use of the eagle upon our crests a 1insignias, ana constantly spoke de- v of the country, its people and its utions. Our constant defense and ex- in answer to his attacks only in- creased the difficulty. He spoke mo word in public of approval of our toil, service or suc- cess, and in other ways that we need not men- tion made the visit one of the bitterest expe- rience of our lives. . During our experience in America we have ¢ become convinced that the system & the work in this country from a t by laws made by those unaware planatio of the necds and conditions of the country fs neither wise nor practical. The rules and regulations governing the army to the minutest detail were being made in England, and the commissioners of foreign commands were obliged to enforce them, though they themselves had in no wise been consulted on the formation of the same. For years we had not been consulted on the important moves and innovations of the army, although supposed 1o be. During his last inter view in America the general stated that he wished us to assist the struggling work in Canada by giving up a certain portion of the United States to be annexed to the Dominion. We expressed our willingness to further assist our comrades in Canada (having already helped letters Holmes gives copious | , to use in clearing the | them financially), but that the anuexation of American territory to Canada was quite im- practicable and would damage the work. Our arguments carried no weightand the general considered them nnreasonable. When we spoke of the National feeling he closed the controversy by drawing his fingers down the map of North America in three sections, de- claring that ultimately he intended to cut the country in three, joining each toa section of Canada, to break down any National feeling existing. We said such a division would ruin the work in this country, where the unbroken union of the States meant so much. After the general’s return to England a long correspondence followed, in which we gavea number of reasons against this annexation. Though they could not carry our judgment they forced us to make the annexation, and at the present time the army work in Dakota, North Montana and North Washington is goy- erned from Toronto, and we have been told that the officers hardly aare to let the citizens of these cities know that their money goes io the Canadian headquarters. - LIONIZING YAMAGATA. Warmly Welcomed to the Empire State and Governor Morton's Staff Placed at His Disposal. BUFFALO. N. Y., April 12. — Count Yamagata, the field marshal of the Japa- nese army, who is passing through this | country on his way to St. Petersburg, where | he will attend the coronation of the Czar, reached Buifalo on the Michigan Central Express at 6:15 p. M. He was accompanied by his suite. Just before the arrival of tne Japanese party eleven members of Governor Mor- ton’s military staff, commanded by Adju- tant-General McAipin, lined up on the station platform ready to receive the Ori- ental visitors. As soon as Count Yamagata stepped from the train he was greeted by General McAlpin, who said: ‘“‘By order of the Governor of the State of New York [ extend to you a hearty welcome to the Empire State, and place at your disposal the services of the staff.’” Count Yamagata, through his interpre- ter, thanked General McAlpin for his warm welcome and said he was exceed- ingly pleased at the presence of the mili- tary officers. The Count was at once es- corted to a carriage and, accompanied by General McAlpin, Colonel Marvin, the Governor's military secretary, and the Japanese interpreter, was driven to the Iroquois Hotel, where apartments had veen engaged for the party. The other officers entered carriages awaiting and followed immediately behind to the hotel. Shortly before 8 o'clock the military staff escorted the Japanese general to the ban- quet-hall, where an elaborate menu was served. e MYSTERIO POISONING. 4 @erman Couple Found Dead in Bed at Milwaukee. MILWAUKEE, Wis., April 12.—Jjohn Hoefs and his wite, Mathilda Hoefs, were found dead in their beds early this morn- ing. The bodies were discovered by little Bertha, their only child. a girl of 9 years. | A post-mortem examination showed that both the deceased had died from the effects of arsenic, Neither the relatives nor the neighbors of the Hoefs family can account for the death of the couple, as there was no visible reason whatsoever for suicide, Mr. and Mrs. Hoefs lived happily together and were never known to quarrel. They lived in comfortable circumstances. Mr. Hoefs was 44 and his wife 39 years of age. =i BUTTE’S MINE DISASTER. Four Bodies Recovered—Two Still Under the Mass of Debris. BUTTE, Moxt., April 12—The bodies of John McVeigh, James Dwyer and John Quinlan, three of the six men blown up in the St. Lawrence mine yesterday, were recovered to-day. The body of Con Lowney was taken out yesterday. Two more, Edward Shields and Pat O’'Rourke, are still under the mass of debris but will probably be recovered during the night. The position of the bodies indicates that the men were running in different direc- tions when the explosion occurred, and were evidently aware that it was coming and tried to get away. Thebody of Dwyer was about fifty feet from that of the others. e WIiLD WEATHER IN NEBRASKA. Heavy Rains All .Over the State—Floods and Blizzards. LINCOLN, B., April 12.—Rain has fallen all over Nebraska to-day, except in the extreme west and in quantity the greatest since that of June, 1891. In York county it almost amounted to a cloudburst, the town of Gresham report- ing seven and Bradshaw six inches. Bridges spanning small streams have been washed out. The average for the State is about two inches. Despite minor dam- age the rain is very welcome. It has turned cold in Western Nebraska to-night and Ogallala reports a blizzard. —_—— SENATOR TELLEE ROBBED. The dilver Champion Relieved of $100 by a Pickpocket. WASHINGTON, D. C., April 12.—United States Senator Teller, while riding on a streetcar to-night, was made the victim of a pickpocket, who succeeded in robbing the Senator of a sum of money somewhat in excess of $100. ESi g i DANGEROUSLY 1LL. Ex-Senator Trumbull Stricken at the Grave of His Friend. BELLEVILLE, Irr., April 13.—Ex- United States Senator Lyman Trumbull is dangerously ill in this city. He was stricken after delivering the funeral ora- tion at the grave of his lifelong friend, ex- Governor Koerner yesterday. — Bloodhounds Lose a Murderer’s Trail. CARROLLTON, Mo., April 12.—There have been no new developments to-day re- garding the escape of George Taylor, the condemned murderer of the Meeks family. Bloodhounds could only trace him a short distance from the jail. Large posses of men are scouring the country, but his capture is not expected. Fears are ex- pressed that Bill Taylor, who was re- captured, mag be lynched. Suicide of @ Chicago Merchant. CHICAGO, IrLn., April 12, — Barney Josephs, once a prosperous and well-to-do Chicago dry-goods merchant, committed suicide last night by taking ammonia. Josephs was ruined “financially through the failure of his father-in-law, Joseph Swarts, for whom Josephs nad indorsed notes for many thousand dollars, ——— Ex-Senator Ingalls’ Iline: ATCHISON, Kaxs., April 12. Sena- tor John J. Ingalls is still contined to his room by a severe cold which he contracted on his trip north a few weeks ago, and his friends are exercised about him. Members of the family, however, say that his condi- tion is not alarming, l “I’'m the man who broke the bank at Monte Carlo.” THOSE CUBAN RESOLUTIONS Houses of Congress Are Interviewed. CALM AFTER THE STORM. Having Voted Their Convictions They Patiently Wait on the President. HITT'S SIGNIFICANT OPINION. Thinks a Proclamation Will Soon Be Issued Recognizing Cuban B:lligerency. WASHINGTON, D. C., April 12.—A care- ful canvass of the House of Representa- tives on Saturday showed a complete ces- sation of excitement over the Cuban situa- tion. The sympathy of the members is still obviously with the insurgents, but some unexpected circumstances will be | necessary to rouse them to action again. The general expression of opinion on both sides of the chamber was that Congress had done its duty by adopting by an over- whelming vote the resolutions declaring that the insurgents were entitled to bel- ligerent rights. Having done this, and the matter now being in the hands of the President, itis deemed better to leave it there. While not openly expressed there was a tacit admission by many of the conspicu- ous leaders that the House would be acting unfriendly to the President in adopting a joint resolution of belligerency, which it would be mandatory upon him to approve or to veto. Democrats generally, who claim to have familiarized themselves with the subject, assert that recognition is purely an exec- utive function, and that the House would not be justified in going further than de- | fining its own position. It was not doubted, however, that if a joint resolu- tion should come before the House it would pass, though by a majority much less than that which was given to the Sen- ate resolutions a week ago. It is also be- lieved by members who would oppose such a measure that it could be carried through the House over the President’s veto. There is one gentleman, however, who does not agree with his associates as to the President’s probable action. This is Mr. Hitt of Iilinois, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, whose promi- nence in the several Cuban debates gives to his utterances an especial significance. Mr. Hitt regards it as likely that President Cleveland will, within a reasonable time, issue a proclamation recognizing the bel- ligerency of the Cubans. He does not base this upon any information he has re- ceived, nor did he care to predict when the President might take such action. The speedily approaching rainy season, ending active campaigning for six months, makes that time a fit limit and the last one for waiting. Mr. Hitt referred to the enormous ma- | jorities with which the first resolutions | passed the House, and said that after a month, when every member had had an opportunity to hear from his constituents, the resolutions again passed the House by practically the same majority. He be- lieves that if the President has reasons and facts fatal to the spirit of the resolu- tions he would have communicated them to Congress during this month of interval while the question has been pending. The President, he said in conclusion, is a wise and prudent man, and the mere fact that the resolutions were not joint resolutions, thus requiring his approval, does not affect tHe case. They reflected public sentiment and the President is too sensible not to appreciate that circumstance. Patterson of Tennessee, who is a strong administration man, was satisfied that the President and Secretary of State, who are in communication with our consular representatives in Cuba, have better op- vortunities for knowing the facts upon which todirect a resolution of belligerency than Congress. Draper of Massachusetts who is one of the Republican members of the Foreign Affairs Committee and who has been con- tinually deprecating any suggestion of in- terference in Cuban affairs, does not be- lieve that the President will issue such a proclamation. William A. Smith of Michigan, anot her Republican member of the committee, re- | marked, as did every other Representative | who was spoken with, that ne had no | to act as he may deem proper. | knowledge as to the President’s intention. Leading. Members of Both | Smith believes, however, that Congress should pass a joint resolution if the Presi- dent does not act. McCreary of Kentucky, Money of Missis- ippi and Dinsmore of Arkansas compose trio of Democratic members of the | Foreign Affairs Committee, and each in turn was questioned as to what the Presi- dent might do or what action the House would take if the President failed to act. | They replied that they had no information upon which to base an answer, and that they, therefore, could not tell whatjmight happen in either case. “I do not think Congress will take any further action on this subject,” said Senator | Hale of Maine, who was one of the most determined oppouents to the passage of the resolutions in tlhie Senate. ‘‘Congress has done all it consistently cen do in the matter, and it now rests with the President Of course, no one can prevent the introduction in the Senate of any or all sorts of resolutions, but they would only express the individual opinion of the Senator who introduced them, and if pushed to a vote, they could not possibly pass.” “The future action of Congress depends largely, if not entirely, upon the events that transpire in Cuba,”” said Senator Gray of Delaware, one of tne recognized friends of the President on the floor of the Senate, ‘“and,” he continued, ‘‘the action of the President, whatever it may be, will in a like manner depend upon the trend of events on that island. If there should be some great success attending the efforts of the insurgents or any other condition of affairs demanding the attention of Con- gress, I believe Congress would deal with | it in the propcr manner.” Others, who declined to be quoted, spoke freely in private upon this subject, and the consensus of cpinion gathered from Senators representing both sides of this subject was that Congress must wait a | reasonable time in order 1o give the Presi- dent the necessary opportunity to act be- fore even considering any future plans, The prevailing opinion, though, of the Senate just now is best given in the lan- guage of a Senator, who, while favorable to Cuba and its recognition as a belligerent power, is not classed among the extrem- 1sts. “‘I have,” said this Senator yester- day afternoon, “discussed this subject with many Senators, both Democrats and Republicans, and I tind a general belief among them that Mr. Cleveland will guide his conduct on this important subject by the solemn expression of opinion passed by the two houses after so full and free a debate as was granted on the Cuban ques- tion. We believe that he will be so guided and that he will in a diplomatic note con- vey 10 Spain the wishes of Congress and tender his friendly offices. If he does this he will doubtiess tell Congress what he has done, and let us know the reply that Spain makes. *If, on the other band, the Fresident does not take prompt steps to tender his good offices in accordance with the wishes of the representatives of the people in Congress; if, after a reasonable time has elapsed, there are no evidences of his hay- ing carried out the wishes of Congress, then we will again take the matter up in both houses and push to a vote the joint resolution of Senator Morgan or some other, and, if we aan get a vote in the Sen- ate, send the joint resolution to the Presi- dent. This will require him to act, and if he were to veto it L am confident it would pass over his veto. “The only element of danger in the whole thing is the ability of the small minority under the rules of the Senate to talk to death any 1measure to which they are opposed. Mr. Hale and the few men under nis leadership in this matter appear to be very uetermined, and would doubt- less debate the subject so long as it was physically possible for them to do so. But if the fight1s to come it will be wei- comed by the friends of Cuba in Con. gress.” ——— A DREADFUL PROBABILITY. Missing American Seamen May Have Been Shot in Morro Castle. PHILADELPHIA, Pa., April12.—There is said to be reason for believing that some if not all the crew of the old Philadelphia tug Mascot, whick has been missing since November last, may have been shot in Morro Castie, the military jail, on the eastern end of Cuba. The Mascot sailed from Baltimore for Port of Spain, Trinidad. The passed out at Hamovton Continued on Third Page. INDIANA'S A, P. A AGAINST AKINLEY, The Ohioan’s Manager Will Not Recognize the Order. OPEN WAR IS DECLARED Talk of a Combination With Ex-President Harrison’s Friends. WORKING UPON THE DELEGATES Dire Results in the State Predicted Should the Great Protectionist Be Nominated. INDIANAPOLIS, Ixp., April 12.—The proposed organization of the members of the A. P. A. against McKinley is taking shape in the lodges of the order in this State, and it is said an attempt will be made in the State convention to prevent the instruction of delegates and also to influence the selection of delegates-at- large who are opposed to the Ohio man. A leader in the A, P. A. movement in this State said to-day that the refusal of McKinley’s manager to recognize the or- der had determined them to make open war against him in the National conven. tion and at the polls if he is nominated. It was intimated that the A. P. A. men were willing to unite with the friends of ex-President Harrison in an effort to pre- vent instructions for McKinley, and that overtures to this effect had or would be made. One member of the order declared that the nomination of McKinley would lose to the Republican party more than 5000 votes in Indianaand would jeopardize the election of Congressmen in some districts where they felt themselves perfectly safe. < EEoes FLOWER FOR PRESIDENT. The Albany Argus Advances the KEx- Governor’s Name. ALBANY, N. Y., April 12.—Replying to the question, “If not Cleveland, who?" the Albany Argus to-morrow will say edi- torially: The Argus does not undertake to answer the question, but it may be timely to make a sug- gestion to the country at large. The Demo- cratic party has more than one man fitted for the Presidency. The woods are full of them. The Democratic candidate should of course be a man of public experienee. The time for making experiments in Presidential nominations has passed by. He should be a life-long, consistent Democrat. He should not be above hisparty; one who will treat all members of the party fairly and equitably and one who is sound on all ques- tions of finance. New York, as heretofore, will be the pivotal State, and its electoral vote is necessary to the success of the ticket. There seems to be alsoa general desire for a business man, not a mere politician. Problems which are to be solved in the next four years are largely business problems. International legal questions will solve themselves. if left alone. But there must be careful management, prudent foresight and business judgment exercised by the next President. Ex-Governor Roswell P. Flower seems to possess all these qualifications. Upon his re- tirement from the Governorship, with the re- spect of all the people of the State and the confidence of his party, he returned to his business pursuits, where he is engaged in busi- ness enterprises of various kinds requiring capital, employing men and aiding 1ndustries. It is understood that Senator Hill and Mr. Whitney are neither of them aspirants and will not aliow their names to be used in connection with the nomination this year. Mr. Flower is not a seeker after the Democratic nomination and whether he would accept it at this time, when the prospect it must be conceded is not the best, is a question which the Argus cannot an- swer. Itis notbelieved that he could refuse the call of the party that has repeatedly hon- ored him in the past. s pPe ALABAMA PRIMARIES. Johnson the Choice of the Demoorats for Governor. MONTGOMERY. Ara., April 12.—The result of the Democratic primaries in this State for Governor yesterday is close and the State is claimed by both sides. The Pprospect is said to be bright for a “sound” money delegation to the National Conven- tion, and also for a *‘sound” money Sena- tor to succeed Mr. Pugh. ATLANTA, GA., April 12.—The Consti- tution has returns from Alabama showing | that Johnson is chosen beyond any doubt. His majority is so large that there will be no contests. i Gold-Standard Democrats Caucus. INDIANAPOLLS, Ixp., April 12.—Ata conference of gold-standard Democrats held here last weeh it was decided that a State conference of the opponents of free silver should be held. It wasstated in the conference that the conservatism of the gold-standard men had been construed into timidity by the free-silver men and that action was necessary to counteract the movement. Chairman Holt said to- day that no definite action had been taken, but that the matter had been considered. AN OLYMPIAN BANQUET. The King Makes a Speech Congratu- lating Foreign Athletes. ATHENS, Grercr, April 12.—A grand banquet was given at the palace to-day, at which 260 guests were present, including the organizers of the Olympic games and the contestants. Many toasts were given. The King made a speech in French, in which he made the following reference to the foreign contest, which elicited loud and prolonged applause: “Let me express the pleasure that all feel in seeing you come here to take part in the Olympian games. Your reception shows how the Greek people rejoice to re- ceive you. I seize this occasion to extend my warmest congratulations to the vic- to Soon you will return to your homes. I I not say adieun to you, but au revoir. Keep a good souvenir of us and do not for- get the enthusiastic welcome we have given you.” The King then proceeded to pay a spe- cial compliment to Louis, the Greek who won the long distance race from Marathon to Athens. The Queen wasindisposed and therefore unable to be present at the banquet, but she sent her good wishes to the contest- ants. Tkre bicycle race to-day to Marathon and back to Athens, the total distance being fifty-six miles, was won by Constantinides, a Greek. His time was 3 hours 22 minutes 31 seconds. e ADRIFT IN THE ICE. Many Men in Great Peril Off the New- foundland Coast. ST. JOHNS, N. F., April 12.—Another body of men, variously estimated at from twenty to forty, went adrift last night at Conception Ray. The Government dis- pateaed two steamers, the Greenland and Grand Lake, in search of them. Both re- turned to-night after dark, having failed to find any castaways. It is expected that most of them have landed at points not reached by the telegraph, but it is feared that several have perished. The ice is quite visible off the coast. Thousands of people crowd the hills, hoping to secure a sight of the missing men. LI CITY OF DALLAS FOUNDERS. Lost Eighty Miles From Colon—Crew and Passengers Saved. COLON, CoroMsia, April 12.— The steamer City of Dallas, before reported with her machinery seriously deranged, foundered Friday, eighty miles from this city. A boat with the captain and a por- tion of the crew arrived here to-day. As- sistance is being sent to the passengers who landed at Concepcion River. risigeact 2 Baratieri’s Reason Tottering. LONDON, Ex6., April 12.—The Chroni- cle will to-morrow publish a dispatch from Rome saying advices received there from Massowah show that General Bara- tieri, who was recently removed from the command of the Italian forces operating in Abyssinia, shows signs of a mental breakdown. g H Dusty Eclipse at Broken Hill. MELBOURNE, AvsTRALIA, April 12.— Reports from Broken Hill district state that a terrific duststorm passed over the place to-day. The sun was obscured for twenty minutes and the town of Broken Hill was in total darkness. Tl g Port Arthur Not Ceded to Russia. ST. PETERSBURG, Russia, April 12— Both the Chinese and Russian officials ab- solutely deny that China has ceded Port Arthur to Russia. AN ALABAMA' DIVERSION, Masked Men Try a Case After the Jury Had Failed to Agree. EIGHT HEROES OF LOST VALLEY, Little Banna Knox's Life Saved by Her Father’s Friends. CARRIED TO A DOCTOR. They Bear the Child in a Pal anquin Over a Mountain Trail. SWOLLEN STREAMS FORDED, A Two-Days’ Journey in a Driving Storm—Their Charge the Vic- tim of a Fire. FOSSIL, Or., April 12.—Almost dead from fatigue and hunger, Frank Stevens, “Brick” Balding, Nick Anderson, Riley Fraser, T. Fanning, A. Anderson, Frank Knox and George Knox strode up to the house of Dr. Howard last night and depos- ited on the steps a palanquin. The great care with which they moved, their cautiouns manner of letting their burden to the ground and the queerness of their vehicle attracted a crowd about them, though the hour was late. The doctor and a nurse appeared at the threshold of his residence and anxiously waited while the door in the rude canvas that covered the litter was opened. Something was said to the one within and a tiny voice replied, cheer- fully. Then a stretcher was brought from the house and the spectators saw a child removed from the palanquin and carried up the steps. Their labor ended, the eight men trudged painfully to the nearest ho- tel, where they partook ravenously of food set before them and then sought their couches. An errand of mercy have these men just completed. Their liitle charge was Banna, the six-yesr-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs, George Knox, who was horribly burned in Lost Valley three weeks ago. The nearest physician was at this point, twenty miles away. For twenty days the mouxtain roads were impassable, and the little sufferer could receive only the homely remedies prepared by its parents and the neighbors. Finally, when her life was despaired of, seven men came forward and volunteered to assist the father in carrying Banna over the mountains to Fossil. The trail they had to follow was rocky and dangerous; snow and rain storms were alternating, and the dewnpour had flooded the country until each insignificant water- way had become a swollen stream. Buta life was at.stake, and they resolved to make the trip. The start was made on Thursday, and for two days and nights they tramped through snow and rain and mud, up hill and down, fording streams and at night sleeping in their blankets on the wet ground. Thelitter had been constructed especially for the journey, and was covered with canvas. Within, the little girl was warm and comfortable, although it rained and snowed almost continually during the trip. Two squads of four men each took turns at the ends of the poles supporting the litter. Despite the fact that the trail was rough and treacherous, they had to move with the greatest caution, for the least jar added to the suffering of their charge. The weight of theirr load was about 200 pounds. As can be imagined, the eight heroes were giad when they reached Fossil. Had the distance been a few miles greater, it is doubtful if they could have reached their destination. The child stood the trip re- markably well, and Dr. Howard believes that by skin-grafting her life can be saved. Little Banna is very popular in Lost Vale ley, and herfather was offered the volun- tary assistance of his seven companions in the attempt to bring her to this place. Routine Work—The Jsiler Aroused, His Keys Taken and a Negro Hanged. SEAL, Ara., April 12.—Between mid night and daylight last night a mob of masked men went to the jail, took Reddy- eck Adams, colorea, out of jailand hanged hila. The mob aroused the jailer with the story that they had a prisoner to putin jail, and on his appearing he was sur- rounded and his keys taken. Adams was carried to a clump of trees about 200 yards away and hanged. His body was cut down this morning. Adams waylaid and shot R.T. Renfro last November, and after shooting him robbed his person, burglarized his store and set fire to his dwelling. Adams was on trial last week, and after deliber., ating from Wednesday until Saturday the jury could not agree and a mistrial was announced. e iy BURNING TUG ABANDONED. The Crew Taken Off, Together With a Quantity of Dynamite. CHICAGO, IuL.,, April 12. — The tug Peter Dalton of the Independent Towing Company was burned early this morning two miles off Rogers Park. The crew was rescued by the Welcome of the same com- pany, which happened to be passing the Dalton when the fire broke out. T'he fire originated about the furnace. Not a little anxiety was felt on account of the fact that the tug had a anantity of dynemite on board. The only hose on board was a small coil three-quarters of an inch in diameter. This was inadequate, but the men did the best they could in trying to keev the flumes down until they could get to a place of safety. Captain Tom Barry ordered the schooner Dewey cut loose, and preparations were made for leaving the burniny vessel. The Healthy, happy children are those whose mothers have been, and are, healthy. The best intentioned woman in the world will fall short of her duty to her children if she is worried and wearied with weakness and sickness. Most all irritable women are sick women. Most all melancholy, listless, languid women are sick women. Eve woman who will take the trouble to notice, will find that at certain fixed periods she is nervous, cross, irritable and despondent. Any irregularity makes the conditions worse. Even a well woman is less amiable than usual at these times. What can be expected from a sick woman? When every movement is a dreary drag, when the nerves are all on edge in sym- pathy with the particular ones affected— when it seems that death were very much referable to living—what can a woman do ?or her children then ? It is every woman’s duty to be well and healthy. here is no reason why she should be otherwise if only she will take proper care of herself and take Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription when she needs it. This celebrated remedy has been used in the Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute at Buffalo, N. Y., of which Dr. Pierce is Chief Consulting Physician and specialist, for over 30 years. Thousands of women have been cured by it and hundreds have written grateful letters. Some of these letters are embodied in a 168 page book, called ‘‘Woman and ‘Welcome drew up alongside of the Dalton and the latter’s crew was transferred, to- gether with the dynamite, and the Dalton was given up to the flames. 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