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TEE GRAND JURY
MAKES A REPORT OP THE
LYNCHING AT NEW
ORLEANS.
THE BLOODY MAFIA SHOWJS UP
THE OFFICERS AND MANY
K EMBERS OF THE SO-
CIETY KNOWN.
TH"B TEA3EDY PULLY REVIEWED.
But tli Grand Jur Decline to Indict any
of the Lynchers Leader or
Otherwise.
Nt-.-v Orleans La. May 5. After six
wueit' investigation the Grand Jury com-
p.etwl va labors in the Henncssy case and
tl-.e killing of Italians at the Parish prison
pre ntiug the following special repoit
-.xt t :'i0 o'clock this afternoon :
Gband Jury Room May 5.
To I he Honorable Robert H. Marr Judge
of tl :s Criminal District Court of the
I'm -is-h of New Orleans Section A:
Wbo-i this grand jury entered upon its
wmi of service there was pending in Scc-
i ion I of the tribunal the trial of nine ruun
i(ju t: i for participation in the assasbina- j
ti'in i f the late Superintendent of Police D.
C. Hennessy on the night of Dec. 15
18! )o. The enormity of that crime
cxwuitl at the midnight hour created
mn-nat interested throughout the whole
c.un-' y while in our own city vitally con-
..rtieu ;n the administration ot justice 89
.'.U'f.:.;.v affecting her social political and
i.it-Kil welfare the sentiment of the pop-
n ' u: ) had crystalized into a concrete form
nf egression that justice be rendered
iiir utyii the recognized channels of crimi-
uut jur.sprudence that the guilty perpetra-
tors . whoever they were be tried by an
in.nattal jury of American citizens and
mum with a righteous coaviction.
ONE FACT STOOD OUT
in an f il prominence above and beyond dis-
use jt question by any man. The fact
tha'. s crime of unparalleled atrocity had
Ihm'u : iraniitted evidenced by five terrible
.': lealing weapons numerous slugs and
bi. Una fired on their errand of hamande-
.su-ucii in and found iu fences and house
at ti.e scenes besides those that struck down
tue ; itary man who would not have been
Hiiukei as a victim had he not filled the re-
coil ii)le position of a chief officer of the
it is not to be wondered that attention
a.v.r.s.' be directed to the trial during Mie
r.uo laisof its progress in the selection
of iu: rs the evidence of witnesses the
arg'ui ents of counsel the charge of the
judye and finally concentrated on the
twoiv.' men who by virtue of their solemn
outh at in awful judgment on their fellow
mei. The verdict now is of official record
kum ip i date March 13. 1891. We cannot be
miaU. en in the assertion that the verdict
r itrikinglv amazing bitter disappomt-
.i.i.-it tn nnhlir.nuiniun.iirovokinc
n il" i. 'id accusations that some of the jury
. - . i-..:.u..l thoii. Iiiirli nflino
THE TESTIMONY CONVINCING
: feel that we do not transcend the
Iimi1.-iof our duty as a grana i .quest 10
Mft-r to the stron? presentation of the cane
aj UVaite DV me Stale mruugu tuuujci aau
.- I i Ka nrnanpnr.inn (lpft. cumin
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i. complete convincing iri dirtct
jestimony and material circumstances
h i:'eared more than sufficient to cou-
vipc the most unwilling listener with its
tr ith and coiivev the full measure of its
no wer o those who ventured to doubt. As
the. triul neared its termination it was not
i. nh t for any observer to fail to realiz?
.k.. ......manta mflHo fin AVAftf SlHA tflimh-
j;' f;l3 action of some members of the jury
1 nnkAnli1 kaankmihoH Hhaniua
cA .ineculation abounded "coupled with
.... ..... i imftiTii .nimiint.inn of r.f.rfAin nnr-
l J -r i rv iiw ti .. --
!ir.s( t tnenviable notoriety as shown by
. (-t f presence uaj vy uv m
ai l uirldine arousing the suspicion that
. Hano-prniiM and Dowerfnl
intliit ; .Ses known to the practice of the
triiuin llaw were being exercised is behalf
fjf tlii lefense. These considerations have
W'i t .uvestigaletbe subject embracing all
its rt' t.'udant conditions and incidents. The
inmu' v has been conducted with the ut-
moa! ii licence devoid of fearoi partiality
wstl. t te single purpose of fastening the
lit on the proper persons and presenting
a ider indictment to this tribunal.
STATEMENT OF THE JURORS.
'i -li Dne of the twelve jurors at the trial
w -n- ml: irooned and asked to make a state-
n n' None objected but all rather wel-
ii '.1 ihe opportunity. It was a notable
fesi-ire of their sworn statements that they
i rnni. i y sought to justify their verdict by
an. to" e the line ot evidence presented by
tliea'i t s and attacning much weight to the
ari M!i 3ts of the defense. It was freely
d.i.'ji'ii- i by the jurors that remarks had
bre i in .de in the jury room as early as the
rs' its 'when testimony was offered and
H'ponu 1 a numbei1 of times afterward
"tt ' t ie state was making a bad case"
and v h positively repeated at the close of
t' o -( 's evidence. One quarrel at least
-va's .-- rted arising from the accusation
b o' . ' i uror to another with the expression :
"Yim i.lklike you were fixed before you
nrno ' They formed no conception ot
the tf t .-ion to which the public mind was
stra.i ;Jiough impressed wiihdeep interest
as siiov-ii each day by the crowd of spec-
tators i i the court room.
Cm it 1 observers testify with special ref-
erer'eiothe r:i.-; -A i:-attntu.n ot i.t
jury nit uiU.er iet -lubiiiitted Uaeir f 'l
dence conduct most unbecoming and
fraught with the gravest consequence s
when the momentous import of the issue is
! considered. We are led to conclude that
I the jury undertook to try the case when it
n .u omiiin l lj uj L. . v. 1 1 vn.i caiiiuaLC VI bile
value of the statements made by parties not
ca'lled as witnesses. With strange unanim-
ity they dwelt upon what they knew by
reading and hearsay of certatu incidents
ot the assassination prior to the trial and
made those a basis of powerful persuasion
for giving the accused the benefit of the
doubt and concluding their deliberations in
tbeir favor.
It is clearly brought out by the evidence
of the jurors that a affecting three of the
accused Politz Scafl'edi and Monasterio
the jury were engaged in their deliberations
in their case some four or five hours at-
tended with great excitement and on all
repeated ballots the jury vote stood six
suilty six not euilty. This is a clearly de-
fined indication of the convictions of the
jury as to three of the accused. It
impresses us deeply as it must every one to
whom the fact is conveyed and forces ttie
conclusion that the evidence was sufficient
to justifv six jurors who stood resolute anil
determined ou a verdict of guilty making
it. well nigh impossible to reach any other
conclusion than a mistrial. These three ac-
cused before named were probably utiwill
ing actors designated by the leaders of the
conspiracy to execute a villainous part in
whicti tney nad ueitner personal motive or
interest.
FOLLOWING THIS INVESTIGATION
it was quickly learned from various sources
that talesmen had been approached w-re
visited at their homes by interpreter? wh le
on the.ir way to the court house they were
aiop'ieti in tne corridors in tne court and
while the wont was deliberately carried for-
ward in the court room during the trial one
favorite expression was that "big money
might bo madti by going on the jury and
doing right." Theie is no possi
ble doubt that such attempts
were made by various parties in the service
of the defense entertained by some of the
talesmen and scorntully rejected by others.
These are fac s given on the evideice of
talesmen who quickly discerning the true
meaningni trie men woo addressed tnem
indignantly repelled any attempt to con-
trol their line f conduct by these eniistar
les. Another class of talesmen took es
pecial care to deny any knowledge ot the
vile work or showed remarkable deficiency
as to what they bad told their friends caus-
ing us to conclude that they were silent
from fear or had been seen and catitioued
about incriminating any one till their
tongues were siient as with the hand ol
death.
We can plainly state that a number of
witnesses most emphatically denied iiav
ing been approached or spoken to about
service on the jury even after telling
t to tneir menus wno naa miormea us.
Among the talesmen a number of our
citizens have noblv come forward from a
sense of duy relating their experiences.
At least some of the missing links in the
chain of circumstantial evidence wa
drawn around a recognized gang of iury
bribers. It is not to be questioned that the
work was systematically executed after
caretul preparation and it nad to be done
quickly. As the hours were few and time
precious the necessity was imperative for a
complete list of the talesmen but such lists
were as easily obtained as at any other
trial and the jury knew that the list of 00
talesmen in tun tiennessy case was in tne
office of O'Malley cfc Adams at 11 o'clock
suuday morning February a JSlil.
MANIPULATING THE JURY.
Although the trial judge issued special
orders Saturday evening that the list was
not to be made public or given to counsel
ot eitcer side until .Monday morning.
Great and small pieces of evidence show
that list of the names were tampered with
when drawn from the jury wheels and be
fore they reached the jury box in coorl.
O'Malley was put in possession of lists al
most immediately after thd names were
d awn and belore tney reacued tne uistrct
Attorney's office in- due course. In
fluence alone oould accomplish tnis
tnl but it was secured in the
persou ot one ot tne commissioners
lately removed. It is further shown that in
the office of the detective agency is kept a
book of names and addresses of jurymen
Out of 300 names drawn for the Februrv
panel tbiriy-two were on the list in O'Mal
ley & Adams omce and late as tne tr. lesmen
were drawn many n jre names appered that
were on the private list at the time that
special lists were broug it to the jury com-
missioners which one of them stated had
been prepared elsewhere nd being looked
over by others went into the jury wheel.
Truly t he business of this enterpising detec-
tive agency was facilitated when thirty-two
names of tbeir selection could be drawn on
a panel . of 3.0 jurors from a wheel
containing one thousand names.
In searching tor the true causes of criminal
acts connected with the impaneling of the
jury in the Hennessey case the sworn state-
ment of Thomas C. Collins is found of great
value and in this place we take occasion to
declare that Collins was selected especially
for the duties to be performed and for this
purpose secured employment in O'Malley
& Adams' office which being done he wa6
commissioned a special officer by the mayor
and paid by the city for this service.
COLLINS' DUTIES.
ffhe difficult and dangerous duties as-
sumed by the special Collins while acting
in his double capacity were performed with
strict fidelity as evinced by daily reports in
writiug of everything seen or heard. In the
attempt to influence a talesman.of the Hen-
nessv case no visible act was committed by
words only and what are known as visible
i o s which might be witnessed by other
persons and a tell-tale of crime in the at-
tempt to influence talesmen were whispered
words conveyed insinuating or he directly
offered money or influence.
THE MAFIA.
The extended range of oar researches has
developed the existence of a secret organi-
zation styled "Mafia." Evidence comes
from several sources fully competent in
themselves to attest its truth while the tact
is supported by the long record of blood
curdling crimes it being impossible to dis-
cover the perpetrators or secure witness.
As if to guard against exposure the dagger
and the stiletto is selected as the deadly
weapon to plunge into the breast or
back of the victim and silently do its
fearful work. Revenge was their motto.
Jealousy and malice speedily found solace
in these methods while the burning venge-
ance of the vendetta sought satisfaction in
the death blood of any enemy. Theofficers
of the Mafia and many of the members are
now known. Among them are men born
in this city of Italian origin using their
nnwpr for the basest nnrnnnea. The larger
number of the society is composed of
Italians and Sicilians who left their Dative
laod in most instances under assumed
names to avoid pwi?Mnn nr.J T-r."'-l-iii'Mi
i'jT n.r.ico tlieie c-.tnmi'te-.i. and
1 oi:ers ur e-caped (.varices aud I ndits
outlawed in their own land seeking the city of
New Orleans for the congenial companion-
ship of their own class. These men knew
the swift retribution of the law in Italy for
hundreds nave been shot down at sight by
the military in the mountains of Sicily
without second thought Today there is
recorded in the office of the Italian consul
in this city the names of some 1100 of the
Italians and Sicilians landed here during
several years past showing the official rec-
ord ot their criminality in Italy and Sicily.
Hundreds ot tnem are among us
today we doubt not that the
Italian government would be rather glad
to get rid of them than be charged .with
their custodv and punishment. The law is
truly regarded as the embodiment of the
wisdom of all ages and its execution the
safeguard of society bj the punishment ol
transgressors. Its'just execution expresses
tue will ot tne people in condemnation oi
crime but where this lofty principle is con-
demned by the practice of as-assmation tor
revenge or spite and concealment under
the roost binding oaths renders powerless
the efforts of the law to re.ich the chief
actors and secure witnesses it becomes the
duty of the people in exercising their sov-
ereign rights to issue their decree of con
demnation.
THE LYNCHING.
Directly connected with all these circum
stances are the terrible events transpiring
on the 14tn of March last events which in
themselves may be charged as directly
traceable to the miscarriage of justice as
developed in the verdict rendered on the
13tti of Maron. we are deeply impressed
with the serious charge delivered by your
Potior to this body on the subject and at
no time since have we lost sight of the ne
cessity for a thorough investigation of all
the conditions antecedent to it. We have
engaged ourselves most assiduously with
the examination ot a latge number ot wit
nesses embracing those who were present
at the meeting on the street In vicinity of
parish pri ou as well as several ni.nurtu ot
our citizens taken from every rank and
class of society. We find the general senti-
ment amonft 'hese witnesses and who in
our intercourse with the people that the
verdict as rendered by the jury
was contrary to the law and the
evidence. Evidence is before
us from official sources that eleven persons
were killed in th-) attack on the parish
prison la a careful examination as to tne
citizenship of those men we find that eight
of them were beyond question A in eric a ti
citizens and one other had declared his in-
tentiou in this court which act carries with
it the renunciation of allegiance
to his native country. It is a noteworthy tact
in connection with the uprising that no in
jury whatever was done to either person or
property beyond one act wnicn seemea to
bave been the object of the assemblage at
the Parish prison. We have
referred to the large number of
citizens participating in this demonstra-
tion estimated by Judges from 6000 to8000
regarded as a spontaneous uprising of the
people. The mauritude of this affair
makes it a sufficient task to
fix it hdou any number of participants. In
fact the act seemed to involve the entire
oeoule ot the parish and city of .New Or
leans so profuse is their sympathy and ex-
tenaeii tneir connection- wiia me niiuir.
In view of these considerations through
examination of the subject has failed to
disclose tue necessary iauts w jusiiiy mis
grand jury in presenting indictments.
' Respectfully submitted. Geo. H. Ven-
nard O. Carnere David Stufit. G. A. Hog-
sett. Jr. F. Gauche 8. R. Graham T. W.
Castleman W. L. Saxon G. O. Lafare Jnn.
H. Jackson. .Paul J.' Christian Entile F.
Hatry M. 8. Ranlett H. Haller W. B.
Leonard W. li.utiattee toreman.
Deadlock at Jacksonville.
Jacksonville May 6. Two weeks since
the Democrats elected a mayor city clerk
and five out of twelve aldermen just ex-
actly reverse of what was done iihux years
ago. Then the seven Democrats refused
to proceed with business until the Repub
lican mayor stated just how he would di-
vide the appointment offices and he was
compelled to yield. Now the Republican
seven want the Democratic mayor to take
same course but be refused and the outgo-
ing council refuses to approve the bond of
ihe Democratic mayor and city clerk until
the matter of patronage is settled. Yester-
day the Democratic mayor-elect took two
deputies of his own appointing and going
to the city hail demanded of the city clerk
the keys of bis safe and office. The clerk
walked out. but kept the keys. The Demo-
crats held several meetings but the Repub-
licans stay away and there is no quorum.
Lawlessness at Hillsboro.
Hillsboro ' May 5. -Last Friday nighk
the residence of Mr. K. E. Bauch one of
our leading saddlers was shot into nine
times and Mr. Bauch wounded. Mr.
Bauch abandoned his home and Sunday
night last the officers watched at the house
but no one put in an appearance. Last
night a candle was left burning in the
house but no officer on guard when
about 9 o'clock a large number of shots
were fired into the house from Winchester
rifles. Mr. Bauch has became so much
alarmed that he declares his intention of
leaving here at once.
Stable Burned.
El Pxsso.Tex.. Mav 5. The large stable
and corral occupied by the El Paso Trans-
fer company as a store house livery and
boarding stable was burned today about i
o'clock. All the boarding teams were in
for the noon rest and most of them were
injured by the flames and bad to be shot
Wells Fargo & Co. lost heavily also L. ii.
Friedenthal & Co. and many other firms
and private parties. No cause can be as
Einnarl fnv tha nnn fl nrrmHrin . ThA Inns is
estimated between !&X)0 and $30000 to the
transfer company exclusive of others.
Unlimited Tickets.
Chicago. 111.. May 5. The question of
abolishing unlimited tickets was consid-
ered at a meeting of the Western Passenger
association today but it was finally decided
- . . . . .... . I Ua I ... .nf i II Ct
tO postpone aCMJU uuui mo u uuo iiicwl...0.
This course was made necessary by the un-
settled condition of affairs growing out of
the Alton boycott.
Girl Baby Found.
Corsicana Tex. May 5. Passengers who
arrived from the west on the Cotton Belt
train this evening report the finding of a 4-
'l;--oM rl Mhy tinder a railroad brage
ir!i'- 'JftWi'in io-Uy. T he. baiiy is alive and
teil' ii r. No trace ol the inhuman partnts.
THE ENCAMPMENT.
PROMINENT MILITARY HEN AND WIDE-
AWAKE CITIZENS IN EARNEST
SESSION LAST EVENING.
A Report From Gen. Roberts and Bis
Committee Enthusiastically Received
aud 4 untln l in the Military
W hirl Committee
Appointed.
Last night prominent military men
and a large number of prominent
wide-awake business men convened in
the spacious parlors of the Driskill to
discuss the
PERMANENT ENCAMPMENT
and each person present hid about
him a confident look and a fixed set-
tled determination to go in to win the
prize. .
On motion of Mr. George V Cleve
land Mr. J. M. Boroughs was called to
the chair and' stated the object of the
meeting was to discuss the permanent
encampment and hear the report of a
committee appointed last week to se-
lect and suggest a site or sites. He
then requested General A. S. Roberts
to make the repori which he did as
follows :
COMMITTEE REPORT.
At a meeting held at the mayor's office
April 28 18!H to consider the feasibility of
securing the permanent location of the
Texas null ury encampment at Austin a
committee constating of A. S. Boberts J
M. Day .1. L. Peeler .1. &1. Jiorouglis ii. W.
Cleveland and G. K. Furr wasappointed to
investigate tue matter ami report back to a
subsequent meeting and it. is for tnis pur-
pose tne meeting tonight was called and the
following is the report of the committee to
wit :
"At the meeting of the Texas Volunteer
Guards in Galveston in February last a
committee wa appointed to select perma
nent grounds tor tne annual tucampmeni
ot the stare militia. This cotnmit-
te consisting of the following gen-
tlemen. General II . B. Stoddard.
Col. A. Faulkner Col. G. B. Gurley Col.
Richard Coke Capt. I. F. Shepherd and
K. B. Green liave advertised for bids from
places df siring the location of the encamp
mont. Nut leos than eighty acres of land
is reauired. and a number of cities and
towns will offer to donate from eighty to 100
acres of the most eligible locations in or
near their suburbs. Your committee con
aidflra it very important to jsecure the en
campment for Austin bel eving as it does
that it would do the city more good than
anything ever proposed in proportion to
cost.
We are informed that there are now about
seventy militia companies in this state and
that the number is steadily increasing.
It is the duty of the governor to
order all militia companies in
the state into encampment once every year
and as the companies now in existence
number from 2 200 to 2500 men and as n jw
companies are being formed all the time it
will readily be seen that the amount of
money which theEte-men would spend here
in the eight or ten days they would remain
with u every year would be an important
add i ion to the business of the city. Many
tttousandsof other visitors would be wi n
us during these annual encampments who
would in the aggregate spend a great deal
of money with our merchants hotels livery
men c. In a word the entire business tf
the city would be greatly benefited.
Your committee believes it would be
worth in direct dollars and cents a great
deal mote every year tbau the entire cost of
grounds &c asked for to say nothing of
the manj indirect benefits we
would receive by the perma-
nent location of the encampment
here. Aft. r careful study and investiga-
tion the following plan is proposed as being
in their judgment the most feasible.
That a s'ock company be formed to be
known as tue -Austin Military Park com-
pany" auu that shares be placed at $10
eacti stock to be fully paid up and to be
non-assessable; that subscription to the
amount of $10000 be obtained if possible;
that options on such property as may be
deemed eligible locations for the military
headquarters of the state be secured and
that these locations be tendered the state
upon the following conditions to wit:
"That the location which may be selected
be deeded the state for its use and benefit as
a military encampment so long as it maybe
used for that purpose" it being stipu-
lated in deed that should the state
fail to use the grounds for military
encampments for two consecutive years
that the property shall revert back to the
door and it is suggested that the right to
use the grounds as a city park when not in
nse for military encampments be also re-
served." This park could be improved and beauti-
fied by the city at small cost and could in a
few years be made so attractive as to be a
source of great pleasure and pride to our
citizens and very attractive to strangers.
We think all Win agree wuu us mm a uutiu-
some park or parks would be very beneficial
to our city and the establishment ot same
is a matter which all our citizens should
encourage and aid.
Should the property ever revere oacK w
tha ntnokholders under the foregoing pro
visions it would probably be worth more
than the original cost.
We would suggest that don at ions nf mouey
be received should any prefer making do-
nations to subscribing to the stock.
In case a site should be selected by the
militarv committee costing less than $10-
000 the subscribers to the stock and those
who may make donations would only oe
required to pay their pro rata share of the
price of property so selected and should
nn iwatinn in or near Austin be selected no
outlay of money would be required of any
one.
We suggest that a committee be appoint-
ed to solicit subscriptions to the stock and
donations in accordance with the foregoing
plans and that said committee be empow-
ered to obtain options on each property as
they may think suitable for the pnrpo"
contemplated ; in a word to takegtuftml
charge of all matters connected with this
business and to do and perform such aots
as they may deem fof the best interests of
Austin in the premises.
In conclusion your committee wishes to
emphasise the fact that they consider the
sncuring of the permanent home of the
Texas militia at Austin of very great impor-
tance and to urge upon our citizens the im-
portance of prompt liberal and determined
action.
Whatever is done must be done promptly
as all bids must be submitted not later than
the 9tb inst. We understand that several
other cities will strenously compete with us
and the only hope of our success lies in
prompt aud liberal action."
After reading the report General
Roberts stated that the military force
of the state at this time consisted of
about 2500 men and that under th -law
they would have to go into camp.
Ho also explained that the United
States troops always took part and
that the attraction drew thousands of
visitors. The encampment was im
portant and the city could not afford ;
to overlook and let it go by.
Mr. George Cleveland then spoke
earnestly in favor of the enterprise
and put in some timely and ringing
licks urging the importance of earnest
action.
Home discussion followed pending
which Mr. Fiank Maddox moved that
a committee of three be appointed to
(jet options on the various sites and
put in bids for the camp and if suc-
cessful the property selected to be
purchased ana turned' over to the
state military purposes.
Dr. Day moved that the committee
be made five and Mr. Maddox's mo-
don as amended was adopted.
The chairman appointed the follow-
ing gentlemen on the committee:
Messrs. Frank Maddox Gen. liob-
erti Dr. Jc hn Tobin Jobn Peeler and
0. H. Lebold.
Mr. Hcarbrough suggested that it
would be opportune to have s commit-
tee appointed to solicit subscriptions
to stock so aa to have no delay in the
matter. He suggested that this com-
mittee be requested to report at a
meeting to be called.
Doo Day moved' that a committee of
five be appointed to solicit subscrip
tion and donations.
Carried and the following gentlemen
were appointed :
Messrs. Walter Tips E. M. Scar-
brough Doc Day J. H. Warmoth
Joseph W. Burke and Charles Lund-
berg. Some discussion then followed and
it was determined to call a meeting at
the Board ot Trade hall Thursday
night to hear the report of the com-
mittees and all business men are ear-
nestly requested to attend the meeting.
Mr. Frank Maddox has called a
meeting at the Rapid Transit office
this morning at 10 o'clock and all the
members must be present as every-
thing must be arranged for putting in
bids by Saturday at noon at which
time the state military committee
meets to open bids.
The finance committee will al o
meet today and do BJme hustling.
The meeting was in fine spirits last
night and adjourned determined to
work with a will.
ITALY.
EMIGRATION 70 AMBBIC'A.
Rome May 6. America is drawing away
the population of some parts of Italy with
remarkable rapidity. The exodus is 'most
marked in the Bolesing region on the Po
near Parma where 400 out of 20C0 families
have emigrated this year. Ninety-five
families left Crespino together last
week. Geville which a year ago had
5000 inhabitants now has but 800.
PolaselU has lost thirty-seven families
who all departed at one time
The movement from Bonigo on the Adija.
is so extensive mat special trains are run
from there to Genoa daily to accommodate
emigrants. The effect of so many depar
tures is beginning to be snown in an alarm-
manner. Husbandry and trade languish
for lack of employees. The authorities
would tiadly adopt some method of
cneciung movement it tney couiu.
WASHINGTON NOTES.
AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION.
Wahuinotoh. Mar 5. The American
Medical association was called to order at
10:40 a.m. by Dr. 0. D. Patterson of
Washington chairman of the committee on
local arrangements after which all the del
egates standing prayer was onered. ur.
Patterson then introduced Col. J. W. Boss
nnnnf the commissioners of the District of
Columbia who welcomed the delegates to
Washington.
Patterson then introduced. President Dr.
W. x. Briggs of Nashville Tenn. 'who de
livered his annual address.
Angostura Bitters make heatlh. and
health makes bright rosy cheeks and hap-
piness. Dr. J. B. Biegert & Sons sole manu-
facturers. Highest of all in Leavening Power.
ifeJ
ABSCDLTiELY PURS
TELEGRAPHIC FLASHES.
News Gathered by Wire From All Ttrtn
ot the World. ;
MADI HI8 ISCAPI.
Athens Ga. May 5. Dr. G. M. d.'everi '
who has been in jail in Carnesyille since t ie
latter part of March awaiting trial for1-
poisoning bis wife made his escape Sob Jay I
night. Officers are in pursuit.
THE GOVERNMENT CENSUBBt).
Paris May 5. Emile Zola has catisured
the government for causing the Fourmies
disaster. The government's action wUf
rankle in the hearts of the people sod
PAIlHf hfltrAft nf thai amnlmrava .. . 1 . ! I t
......... v . . tiupiujciai aiiu yi-
gi images to the tombs of tha rwtinu
... ; M ... I. J .. .1 1 n ..1.1..-:
viii icjwmuio Bimiuiueriug times.
BREAKING TUB STRIKC
Hcotthdalb Pa. May 5. The contest be-
tween the striking cokers and operators
seeiua 10 oe growing nercer every day. Yes-
terday the Frick Coke company added lour
hundred men to the list of Italians and
Hungarians brought here to break the
strike.
THE AtTSTBALIAN BALLOT.
Dover Del. May 5 The houe passed
by a unanimous vote the Woloott ballot bill
and its passage by the senate is assured.
The bill is a mod fication of the Australian
ballot but the tickets of each party art
separate instead of the regular Australian -blanket
ballot.
PRIZE riOHTINQ.
San Francisco May 6. The California '
.Vt'jletic club last night decided to match
Abe Willis at the Australian bantam
weight and Geo. Dixon colored champion
for a tight. The purse will be ?3o00 and
the fight to take place in June.
TOM RYAN.
Chicago May 5 Tom Ryan of Chicago
the champion welter weight has accepied
the challenge of Charles Kerntiick to fight '
turn to a finish for slakes of $10Ui0 nad a
purse of $2000 offered by the Athletic clubs
of St. Paul and Minneapolis.
A $500000 BLAZE.
Troy N. Y. May 5. A- fire broke onr
last niijht in a.i engine house at the blast
furnace of the Troy Steel and Iron com-
pany on Breaker Island and destroyed "
property to the amount of half a million
dollars.
CONTRABAND or WAR.
Ran FnANrisriv Pn.l AlnvK Tim i.l.nn.
) J . 1J L . 1 1 v rj UL
er Kobert and Minnie buunrt forChiti has
ten thousand Remington rides and half a
million cartridges for the congressional
FAILKD IN NEW ORLEANfc
New Orleans May 5. Johtf Colder
Co.ddaiT ingrain rice etc. one of the
oldest houses in New Orleans failed today.
Liabilities two hundred and sixty-five -thousand
dollars; assets half a million.
SUPPRESSING SBAIi NSHIKO. ' '
Washington May 5. Secretary Blaine's
proposal for the total suppression of Beat :
nRtfthinif within ttAhrintr unu will k. r..
n - n ... u n 1IL L'O IVJTitl-.'
ally communicated to Minister laul to- '
h B4HnH AH kit Uf.trJHA-J-. .L I 1.
luwiiwir vi uy vr ouuoauny at tne latest.
A FABRICATION.
ClNnilCWATf 'Mav K Tnhn T T. .... II. 1
note to the Time -Star says the interview
wired to the New York Herald from Kansas
City is a fabrication.
CUT HIS THROAT. '
TilHnnN. Mnv r.rH In.n. v.l j
Sholto Douglas brother of the Marquis of
vucciiBuuiy Buiuiueu uy cutting 013 luro At
with a razor.
FAMINE IN MADRAS
Londom May 6. The famine In Madras
continues. It is feared the Monsoon will
all. in which event disasters will be intea-
fied.
COMMODORE IRWIN.
Washington May 6. Commodore John
Irwin has been offered an examii ation for
promotion to thegtade of rear admiral.
DEATH OF A PHYSICIAN.
Louisville Ky. May 6. Dr. W. H.
Bulling one of the most prominent phytt-
ciatis in the South died this morning.
DEATH OF AN ARCHBISHOP. '
London May 5. Most Rev. Win. Conner
McGee D. D. bishop of York is ilead.
Alleged llurderer Caught..
Midland Tex. May 6. A telegram has
been received from Sheriff Allison that be
has caught the man who shot Jones and
Strickland at Felt's ranch Thursday last
He will be brought to Midland for' trial.
The wounded men have been brought to
Midland and are receiving every attention.
It is thought Strickland may die. So- far
no motive has been assigned for .he deed.
Jones and Strickland were seated t supp'jr '
when the party appeared and did t.ie shoot-
ing. .
Laborers Meeting. '
Dallas Tex. May 5. The laborer ti
mass meeting tonight decided not to accept
wages offered for work on the Dallas Cable
railway unless they receive pay or.ee each
week. This they say the contractors will
not do. The laborers by proclamation warn
all laborers to keep away from Dallas. It .
is understood that the contractors will try
to import labor from Kansas City and oUt-
er point.
' A Big Gaa.
Albany N. Y May 5. The twelve-ino
steel gun (constructed at Watetrliet Gu
Factory will be completed this week. This
gun will have a range of over ten miles and
weighs fifty-two tons. It will carry a thou-
tana pound projectile and the weight of .
the powder charge will be 400 pounds.
U. S. Gov't Report Aug. 17 iZ$
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