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vol. n. SUMMARY JUSTICE. Violent Uprising of Indignant Citizens in New Orleans. CHIEF OP POLICE HENNESSY'S MURDER AVENGED.

Tho Parish Prison Broken Into by the Infuriated Populace and Eleven Italians Chnrfrocl With Compliclty ln the Crimo Put to Instant Death Detailed Account of the Terrible Trairedy. Special to the Sttxday Union 1. New Orleans, March Orleans struck Mafia a death-blow to-day. It rose in its might almost at midday, and a horrible vengeance upon tho Sicilian assassins who relentlessly slew David C. Hennessy, and though there are eleven men dead to-night woo were happy yesterday over their victory in the greatest criminal trial tho city has ever witnessed, the work of blood was accomplished without unnecessary disorder, without rioting, without pillaging and without the inilicting of suffering upon any innocent man, save one, and he was only slightly hurt.

It was not an unruly midnight mob; it Was simply a sullen, determined body of citizens, who took into their own hands what justice had ignominiously failed to do. The Chief of Police was slain on October 15th, and that very night evidence began to accumulate showing that his death had boon deliberately planned by a secret tribunal, and carried out boldly and successfully by the tools of the conspirators. Tho trial lasted twenty-five days, and though tho evidence seemed conclusive, the jury, currently charged with having been tampered with, failed (o convict. Last night a body of cool-headed lawyers, doctors, merchants and political leaders, all persons of influence and social met and decided some action must bo taken, and the people's'justice, swift and sure, visited upon those whom tho jury had neglected to punish. This morning a call for a mass-meeting at Clay Square, on Canal street, appeared in the papers, which editorially deprecated violence.

The significant closing sentence of the call was: "OOICE PREPARED FOR Down in a large room on Bionville and Royal streets there was an arsenal provided by a body of citizens. The call was answered by the populace. At 11 o'clock there was a crowd of several thousand anxious people congregated around the statue. They hardly knew what was going to happen, but they seemed ready to go to any length; and while there wero, of course, many of the lower element in the throng, a large proportion wero loading peoj of tho town. There wero three addresses-short, pithy and tho assemblage, not unwillingly, was soon keyed lip to the highest pitch, demonstrative in its denunciation of the assassins.

Each the speakers said there had boon a pi art mass mooting months before, which had mot quietly and dispersed peacefully so that the jaw might take its courso. The law had failed, and the time to act had come. USASBBS IX TITE MOVKMENT. W. S.

Parkerson, the leader, is a prominent lawyer hero, President of the Southern Athletic Club, and the man who led tho vigorous reform movement three years ago. Walter D. Dcneger, another of the speakers, is one of the leaders of the New Orleans bar. John C. Wickliff isalsoapronaiaent attorney, and James 1).

Houston, one of the foremost men of the Stale. After denouncing detective O'Malley, who is alleged to have tampered with tho jury, the announced that they would lead the way to tho parish prison, Mr. Wickliff concluding with these words: "Shall the execrable Mafia bo allowed to flourish in this city? Shall Mafia be allowed to cut down our citizens on the public streets by foul moans of assassination? shall Mbtfia be allowed to bribe jurors and let murderers go free THK MAKCH TO THE By this time tho crowd had swelled to more, and before anyone could realize what bad happened the groat throng, gaining recruits at every step, were tramping down tho streets in the neighborhood of tho prison, stopping only once, and thai was at the arsenal, where doable-barreled shotguns, Winchester rifles and pistols wore handed out to the responsible and respectable citizens in the party. The starting of the crowd had an olcctric effect on the city. Soon, the streets were alive with people running from all directions anil joining tho main body, which moved down to the jail, near Congo Doors and windows wore thrown open, and men.

women and children crowded on the galleries to encourage those who were taking part and to witness tho scene. When tho main crowd from Canal street reached the prison, there had already collected a dense crowd, all eager to take a hand in what might happen. When tho vanguard of armed citizens reachi rl the prison, which is many squares from street, that grim oidbuilding was surrounded on all sides. THK JAIL (HTARD I'inVKKLESS. Sheriff Yiller, when ho heard that a movement was on foot to take the prisoners, armed his deputies, and then started on a hunt tor Mayor Shakspeare.

'l'lio Italian Consul and Kofpaw joined in the pursuit, but his honor does not reach the office until noon, and he was not to be found at any of his regular haunts. The i rovernor bad not heard of the uprising, and had no time to act. and the police force was small to offer mach resistance to the array of avengers. Superintendent Gaster had ordered an extra detail of officers to he sent to the jail, and the small crowd kept the sidewalks around the old building clear until the jrieal multitude, swelling: all the time likfi a mighty roaring stream, surged around the door and crowded the little band orblue coats away. Low is was on guard at the main entrance with a scant force of deputies.

They were swept away like chaff before the wind, and in an instant the little ante-room leading into ihe prison jammed with eager, excited men. Meanwhile, the prisoners were STRICKEN WITH TEKKOR, For they coald hear distinctly the snouts of the people without madly demanding their blood- Tho persons who were charged with crimes other than complicity tiie murder of the Chief, also shared in trie general demoralization. Some of the braver among the representatives of Mafia wanted to die fighting for their lives, and pleaded for weapons with which to defend themselves, and y.iien they could not lind these they Bought hiding places. The deputies, thinking to deceive the crowd by a rr.sp, transferred the nineteen to the female department, and there the miserable Sicilians trembled terror until the moment when the doors would yieid to the angry throne on tlie outside. Captain Davis" refused the request to open the prison, and the crowd began the work of THE SUNDAY UNION.

Around on Orleans stroot thorn was a heavy wooden door, which had been closely barred in anticipation of the coming of the avenging mass. This the crowd selected as their best chance of getting in. The neighboring houses readily supplied axes and buttering ranis, and willing hands went to work to force an opening. This did not prove a difficult task to the trembling but determined throng. Soon there was a crash, the doors gave way and in an instant armed citizens were pouring through the small opening, while a mighty shout went up from ten thousand throats in glad acclaim.

There was more resistance for the intruders, however, but it, too, was soon overcome with a huge billet of wood which the men carried. Then the Turnkey was overpowered and the keys taken from him. By that time THK EXCITEMENT WAS INTKXSE, None the less so when the patrol wagon drove up with a detachment of policemen, who were driven away under a fire of mud and stones. When the leaders inside the prison got possession of the keys the inside gate was promptly unlocked and deputies in tho lobby rapidly got out of harm's way. The avengers pressed into the yard of the white prisoners.

The door of tho first cell was open and a group of trembling prisoners stood inside. They were not tho men who were wanted, and the crowd very quietly, though with remarkable coolness, burst into the yard. Peering through the bars of the condemned cell was a terror-stricken face, which someone mistook for Scoffedi's. A voJley was tired at tho man and he dropped, but none of the shots struck him, and it was subsequently found that he was not one of the assassins. The inmates of the jail were ready to direct the way to where tho Italians were.

"GO TO THK FEMALE DEPARTMENT," Some one yelled, and thither the men, with their Winchesters, ran. But the door was locked. In a moment the key was produced. Then the leader called for some one who knew the right men, and a volunteer responded and tho door was thrown open. The gallery was deserted, bat an old woman said the men were up-stairs.

A party of seven or eight quickly ascended the staircase, and as they reached the landing the assassins lied down at the other end. Half a dozen followed them. Scarcely a word was spoken. It was TIME FOR ACTION. Whon the pursued and pursuers reached the stone court-yard, the former darted toward tho Orleans side of tho gallory and crouched down beside the cells.

Thoir faces blanched, and being unarmed, they were absolutely defenseless. In fear and trembling they screamed for mercy, but tho avengers were merciless. BANG, BANG, BANG, Rang oitt tho reports of the murderous weapons, and a deadly rain of bullets poured into tho crouching figures. Geraehi, the closest man, was struck in tho back of tho head, and his body pitched forward. Romero fell to his knees, with his face in his hands, and in that position was shot to death.

Monastoro and James Caruso fell together under the firoof half a dozen guns, the leaden pellets entering their bodies and heads. The bloody executioners did their work well, and beneath the continuous lire Cometoz and Trahinia, two of the men who have not been tried, but who were charged jointly with tho other accused, foil together. Thoir bodies were literally riddlod with bullets, and they wore stonedead almost before the fusillade was over. When tho group of assassins were discovered on the gallery Macheca, Scoffed! and old man Marchesi separated from tho other six and ran upstairs. Thither half a dozen men followed thorn, ami as tho terror-stricken assassins ran into tho cells they were slain.

Joe Marchesa, who was charged with being tho arch-conspirator, had his back turned, whon a shot struck him immediately behind tho ear, and his death was instantaneous. Scoffedi, ono of the most villainous of the assassins, dropped like a dog when a bullet hit him in the eye. Old man Marchesi was the only man who was not killed outright. He was struck on tho top of tho head while ho stood beside Macheca, and though mortally wounded, lingered all evening. Pollizo, the crazy man, was locked up in a cell upstairs.

Tho doors were flung open, and one of the avengers, taking aim, shot Him through tho body. He was not killed outright, and in order to satisfy the peoplo on the outside, who wore crazy to know what was going on within, he was dragged down stairs and through the doorway by which the crowd hrd entered. Half carried, half diagged, ho was taken to the corner. A rope was provided and tied around his neck and tho peoplo pulled him up to the crossbars. Not satisfied that ho was dead, a score of men took aim and poured a volley of shot into his body, and for several hours the body was left dangling in the air.

Bagnetto was caught in tho first rush up-stairs. and the iirst volley of bullets pierced his brain. Ho was pulled out by a number of stalwart men through the main entrance to the prison, and from tho limb of a tree his body was suspended, although life was already gone. CLOSING SCENES. Just as soon as the bloody work was done, Mr.

Parkerson addressed the crowd and asked them to disperse. This they consented to do, with a ringing shout; but lirst they made a rush for Parkerson, and, lilting him bodily, supported him on their shoulders while they marched up tho street. The avengers came back in a body to the Clay statue, and then dispersed. liunieiiso crowds rushed from all directions to the neighborhood of tho tragedy, while the streets in front of the newspaper oilioes were blocked with people, anxious to see the latest bulletins. There was intense suppressed excitement, but from one end of the city to the other the action of the citizens was applauded.

O'Malley, tho detective, who would have shared tho fato of tho if he had been caught, has disappeared, and is not expected to return, and the members ol the jury are in hiding. The atmosphere has been considerably purged, and though there is a big crowd on Canal street to-night, the trouble seems all over. The Italian Consul declined to say tonight what action, if any. he will take. The prison was surrounded until dark with a motley multitude, Imttlie police found no diflicnlty in maintaining good order.

The bodies of some ot the slain were removed this evening. Caruso was married, but leaves no cbildren. Romero has a wife and children and Macheca a wife and family. Comitez leaves a wife. cokoxer's ixquest.

Marches! died this evening at7o'clock. The Coroner's Jury presented a simple finding. They did not say who shot the Smreeri, Natalie, the boy Marches', Palermo, John Caruso, Pietto and Incardona. tf the eight men who escaped punishment, Caruso hid in the yard, concealed himself in the wash-house, and wasdiscov redaad his lifo spared; Sun- EW Pietzo hid in tho dog-housa, and Incsrdona in tho vault, while the jail officials spirited Matrauza and Palermo out of harm's waj'. Seligninn, foreman of tho jury was arrested this afternoon as he was attempting to leave the city.

BBCBBT KSBTTJKO. The leaders in to-day's movement, the best citizens, hold a secret meeting to-night, and discussed the oci-urrence of the day, and the action to be taken in future. It was decided that there should be no more bloodshed, but that the men who have not yet been tried CONTINUED OX EIGHTH PAGE. SACRAMENTO, SUNDAY MOKSTESTG, MARCH 15, 1891. IN FOREIGN LANDS.

The Steamer Suevia Arrives Safely at Plymouth. DEATH OP DR WINTHORST. THE GERMAN STATESMAN. A Deputation Representing Alsaco Lorraine Received by Emperor William Belief Expressed That the DlnVronees Itotween tho Kmpcror and Bismarck Will Soon be Ami cably Settlod. Special to the Sunday Union.

London, March 14. The steamer Suevia which, owing to tho breaking down of her engine, has boon drifting about the channel since last Monday, has been found and towed to Plymouth. Upon arrival it was found that tho Suovia's low pressure cylinder was smashed to atoms, and tho piston-rod broken. She narrowly escaped the fate of other vessels which went ashore during the recent blizzard. As soon as possible after tho accident the Suevia was headed southward, with tho lower topsail set.

Under this sail the Suevia cojitinued until yesterday afternoon, when her engineers managed to disconnect the smashed cylinder and arranged it so as to be able to place her under steam with one cylinder. Tho steamship was then about twenty-live miles south of Bishop's Hock. At first she was enabled to proceed at a rate of six miles per hour, and some time later she logged seven and a half knots, and anally reached Plymouth without assistance. GERMAN AFFAIRS. A Deputation From Alsaco-liOrraiiio Visits tho 'Emperor.

1891, by N. Y. Associated Berlin, March deputation, consisting of members of the Alsace-Lorraine Parliament, was given an audience by Emperor William to-day. His Majesty received the deputation in full state. The leaders of tho deputation read a petition, and the document was then doposited at the foot of the throne.

Addressing the deputation, tho Emperor said: "It is a source of satisfaction that the provincial committee has applied directly to me on the question of the first importance and of interest to Alsace- Lorraine. I perceive in this fact valuablo evidence of the increasing approbation of favor and sympathy shown by me in the progress of our country. I also willingly accept your assurances that the people of Alsace-Lorraine Avill continue to take their stand on tho ground of the legal order of things, and that they will reject any interference on the part of tho foreign clement, and only look to the empire to protect their interests. "In tendering you my thanks for this expression of your loyalty I regret to bo unable lor tho present to comply with your wishes in regard to the relaxation of the passport system in Alsace-Lorraine. I must confine myself to an expression of hope that the date is not far distant when it will be permissible to again grant facilities for intercourse on the western frontier of your province.

The hope will be earlier realized the more tho people of Alsace-Lorraine become convinced of the dissolubility of the ties uniting them with Germany, and the more strongly they prove by their deeds and their resolutions to at all times stand faithfully and unflinchingly by me and the empire." The Emperor afterwards gave a private audience to llerr Schlumborger, President of the deputation. He inquiries as to his views regarding the progress of an attempt to Germanize the province. In an interview with a representative of the Associated Press, Dr. Otto, Secretary of tho Heputation, said that since 18SW Alsace Lorraine had been rapidly becoming more friendly with Germany. The peoplo believed that the province should cease to be treated as a conquered country.

Their expectations had been partiy realized, but a renewal of the stringent passport regulations had fallen like a thunderbolt. JSevertheless the Emperor was extremely popular, and had now the complete confidence of the Alatians who, being Germans, would soon be reconciled with Germany. The people of Lorraine still remained "hostile. They were celts, and still in sympathy with the French. The renewal of friendly relations between the Emperor and Prince Bismarck approaches certainty.

The Emperor will visit Kiel at the end of the month, and procedd thence to Altoim, where he will review tho ninth army corps. Walderseo, on a recent visit to Fredericksrue, conveyed a request from the Emperor to meet Bismarck at Altona. Bismarck has not yet given assent to tho resumption of direct communication with tho Emperor. Bismarck's reply to tho electors of Geestemunde as to his citididaey for the Reichstag states that be will accept, but reserves the right to refuse if the majority returning him is not sufficient. The socialists will oppose him.

President Herr Levelzow, of the Reich- Btag, in announcing the death of Dr. Windthorst, pronounced a eulogy upon the dead statesman, extolling his unceasing activity and personal iniluence of all sidAi of the House. He declared that scarcely anyone would be so missed in the Reichstag as Dr. Windthorst. There is any amount of gossip regarding the prospective reorganization of the Ministry, but nothing definite.

The report that iguel will succeed Caprivi as Chancellor is generally discredited. Miguel's nomination would imply the Emperor's full adhesion to labor reforms and liberal measures for relief of workingmeu. DEATH OF DR. "WIXTHORST. Tne Jjeader of Che Catholic Party In the Reichstag Passes Bmtr.TW, March Ludwig Winthorst, the Parliamentary leader of the Catholic party in Prussia, died at 8:15 this morning.

Dr. Winthorst at midnight was merely able to whisper replies to inquiries as to his condition. Suddenly, however, his voice returned, and he evidently imag ined lie was in the Reichstag. Dr. AVinthorst delivered an impassionate address in favor of the abolition of the law expolling the Jesuits from Germany.

The veteran Iwuler's voice while he delivered the address could bo plainly heard through the three rooms, lie never spoke aftur having concluded his remarks upon this bill. In the Keichstag to-day President Levetzow delivered the most atfecting eulogy upon the death of Dr. Winthorst. Dr. Winthorst was born January 17, 1818.

He attended the "Carolium" in Osnabruck, and continued his studies at iiotiingen and Heidelberg. He became an advocate, and then presiding member of the Consistory at Osnabruck; afterward "Ober-Appellationsrath" in Kalbe; from 1863 to 1805 he was Minister of Justice at Hanover; and finally he was nominated Chief Syndic of the Crown at Kalbe. From 1849 to 1866 he was a member of the Assembly of the Estates of the Realm, and in ISSI of the Second Chamber of the samu. He became a member of the Constituent and tho regular Reichstag; and 18ti7 has been a member of the Prussian House of Deputies, always boldly upholding tho Catholic cause in Germany, in spite of the opposition shown by smarck when the latter was in power. PARSELL'S MANIFESTO.

It Is Severely Criticised by the New York Press. New York, March manifesto is coldly received hore. The Herald and Ih-ibune did not print it and the Times publishes but a brief synopsis. In its editorial column the- gtynea says: Parnell's tours in thiscountr' apparently have not had the effect of im him very deeply with the inUUige.n its inhabitants, eithor America iish- American. If they had ho would scarcely have ventn -c ehis address.

Tho address assu sa the people who read it havo r.c k. kje of current events with referei 6 Irish question, except what strted to them by tho address itself. wWi assumption is correct the add may be a plausible performance. Where tho as- I sumption fails, the address must be entirely void of effect. Tho World says: Parnell'R manifesto asks for money for political use, but makes no mention of help for the evicted tenants wiio bravely stood out for many 1 weary months in self-sacrificing protest against the rack-rent principle.

Has Par- 1 nell forgotten tho martyrs of the cause in his quarrel with other leaders? The Pout says editorially: The moneyseeking manifesto from Parnoll will, we trust, moot tho response it deserves from such American-Irish as have any monoy I to spare for Irish needs. No matter how unjustly Parnell have been treated, either 1 by Gladstone or his own Irish colleagues, his ono duty to Ireland is to get out of sight. Tho fact that ho has been ill-used I does not authorize him to go on wrecking tho home-rule movement. The Mail and Express says: For colossal ell'rontory tho manifesto beats anything that has yet appeared. Tho Dnnubo Overflows.

Buda-Pesth, March has been a double overflow of tho Dauuhe. The town of Duna-Foldvar is inundated, togef with the neighboring country. Over ikO houses are submerged. Numbers of people wero drowned, and a large quantity of cattle perished. Provisions, and troops to assist in tho work of rescue havo boon sent to aid the distressed peoplo of Duna-Foldvar.

Portuguese Seize a British Vessel. London, March dispatch from Durban confirms the report that a Portuguese gunboat attacked and captured the British South African Company's steamer while the latter vessel was ascending tho Limpopo River with rifles and ammunition. DISASTROUS FIRE. SEVERAL BUSINESS BLOCKS IN SYRACUSE BURNED. The Firemen, Unable to Cope with tho Flames, Call for Assistance From Neighboring Towns.

Special to the Sundai' Rwiiin-UMOS. Syracuse (N. March was visited by a tremendous conflagration to-day. The first show of fire was at 0:30 o'clock, and in loss than half an hour tho new Hogan block was destroyed. While the fire was spreading in all directions, Chief Reilly quickly saw that tho threatened destruction was too groat for his apparatus to fight.

He wired to Utica, Home and Oswego to send relief, and he had hardly done so when the danger was suddenly doubled. Fire and smoke burst without warning from the top of Roseoe five-story block, in East Washington street, four blocks away. A flying brand from West Fayctto street had caused this, and before tho already overworked firemen could send relief tho flames wero beyond control. Tho crowds of people running to West Fayotte street were appalled to see the fire rapidly spreading in the Roscoe's block, with only a single stream playing upon it. At o'clock a fierce conflagration was raging in the two upper floors of the Yates block, and was rapidly making its way around the Montgomery-street corner.

The building soon collapsed, and a man who had been seen trying to save furniture undoubtedly perished. From tho Vanderbilt House and the old and new Montgomery flats people rushed in all stages of dress. Bedding, furniture and cooking utensils were hustled out of the rooms, only to be entangled in tho meshes of wires. Cartmen drove through the crowds recklessly, in order to get the goods from the buildings. About 9 o'clock the Oswogo relief came by special train, having made the run from Lamscm's, nineteen miles, in seven- I teen minutes.

Half an hour later a Utica engine, with a hose-cart and of firemen, came in and began playing on the Washington-street tire. The flames, urged on by the gale, were checked by the firemen, and two loeomo- 1 tivo Use-engines from the Central shops were sent to the Yanderbilt House corner. They saved the hotel. At noon tho fires wore under control. The aggrogato losses are estimated at $1,000,000, with an insurance of at least two-thirds.

The Journal opened an office in Warren street, and printed thoir paper in the Courier of lice this afternoon. The heaviest loss was on tho Montgomery flats, aggregating $300,000. The tenants lose 850,000 more. Tho Journal Company lost SoO.OOO. AN UNFAITHFUL WIFE.

SUo Elopes With a Seattle Real Estate Assent. Kaxsas City, March D. Worcester, a young paint manufacturer of Pueblo, to-day found his runaway wife, who left him on February 2Sth and came to Kansas City. She was at Andrews' Hotel occupying a room with E. B.

Maple, a real estate man of Wash. Maple was arrested and held in 81,000 bail for a hearing on the Maple is 52 years of age. Mrs. Worcester is 24 years of age and rather handsome. Her husband is four years her senior.

He began a civil action against Maple today, laying damages at $50,000 and alleging the alienation of his wife's affections for cause of action. Sword Presentation. Wheeling, March 14. afternoon, in the presence of the joint assembly of the West Virginia Legislature, Lieutenant R. M.

Brown, of the United States navy, one of the heroes of the Samoan disaster, was presented with a beautiful and suitably inscribed sword voted him by the Legislature this week, as a testimonial of the honor in which his native State holds him. The presentation was made by Governor Fleming, and Lieutenant Brown feelingly responded. Scientists say that the orange was originally a berry, and its evolution has been going on foi more than 1,000 years. COAST CHRONICLES. Warrant Issued for the Arrest of Nevada County's Sheriff.

SACRAMENTO'S NEW TEAM DEFEATED BY THE FRESNOS. A Delegation of Farmers Petition tho Board of Prison Commissioners to Reduce tho Price of Juto Bags- Narrow Eseapo of Inmates of a LodKing-Honso In Arizona From Death by Mre. Special to the BOTTOM! Union. Nbvada March warrant was issued this afternoon for the arrest of Sheriif George W. Dunstor on a charge or being intoxicated to such an extent as to unfit him for the discharge of his official duties.

Under the law the alleged offense is a misdemeanor, and if proven deprives the accused ot office. The complaining witness is Mrs. Evelyn Tampliu, who assorts that last Monday Duustor came to her husband's tavern armed with a search warrant, and was then too drunk to do his work. Hexattorney is ox-Superior Judge Walling. Dunster claims that the accusation is not justified by facts.

He is the oilicial whose election in 18SS wns so bitterly contested by his Republican opponent, George Lord, who alleged that tho had been miscounted in the Boston Ravine precinct. The extended litigation resulted in tho oilice being awarded by the Superior Court to Lord, but on appeal to the Supreme Court a rehearing was granted and Dunster eventually won. Last fall he was reelected, many Republicans voting for him because they believed a wrong had boon inflicted upon him in the way of vexation and expense, when tho attempt was made by Lord to keep him out of oiliee tho first term. MfeGLOSKET'S MEN BEATEN. Tho Fresno Ball Club Defeats the New Sacramento Team.

Fresno, March Fresno team defeated Sacramento's new league team by a score of ten to eight in thirteen innings this afternoon. Franco and Spies wero the battery for the visitors, and Stapleton and Stanley for Fresno. France was taken out of the box beforo tho game was over and Hoffman substituted. Stapleton, for tho Fresnos, stuck it out and won his game. Following is the score: Sacramento ...1 0021 1012000 Preano 0 10000133000 Earned Sacramento, 1.

Two-base of Sacramento Sunday, Shelly, Brittan, Stapleton. Three-base Struck France, Stapk-ton, Ilolluian, 3. Passed Spies, 2. Base on Ktapleton, France, 2. Hit by Dextraze, Hustin, Sunday (2).

Double plays Peoples and Mctiuirk. liasc 11: Fresno, 13. Stolen Fresno, 2. 7: Fresno, C. FAILED TO AGREE.

No Verdict Reached In tho Case of the People vs. Charles Luckehe. Marysville, March case of the People vs. Charles Luckehe came up in the Justices' Court at Yuba City yesterday. Luckehe was charged with malicious mischief in having cut a privato levee belonging to George Behlman, four miles west of Live Oak, Suttcr County.

Defendant's attorney admitted tho cutting, but denied that it was done maliciously. They claimed that the levee was a nuisance; that it endangered the property of defendant and his neighbors by closing tho natural channel and forcing the water in another direction. Over thirty witnesses had boon subpenaed by the defendant, including tho County Surveyor, and the case was bitterly contested. The case was given to the jury at and at 10 o'clock they announced thoir inability to agree. Tlioy stood 10 for acquittal and 2 for conviction.

District-Attorney Mahon says ho will continue the case and carry'it to tho higher courts, if necessary. Tho case is of much importance to Sutter County, particularly the northern part, as a great many levees and ditches havo boon built. If finally decided that Behlman has no right to maintain tho levee, the system of drainage in that section is worthless. Luekehe oilers to let Behlman and tho prosecuting witnesses select three responsible men to inspect the promises and decide as to tho proper manner of getting rid of the water. BAGS.

The Prison Commission Asked to Reduce tho Price of Thorn. Sax Fjraxcisco, March a meeting of the Prison Directors at San Quentin to-day, a committee of Joaquin County farmers appeared before tho board and requested a reduction in the price of grain bags. They were informed that as the reduction in tho tarilf on jute does not take ell'oot until next year, the price of bags could not bo reduced until then. Tho committee complained of a scarcity of bags, and were told that the farmers themselves were to blame. The farmers are allowed to order live thousand bags, and frequently when they require only one thousuiul will order the full amount, and dispose of the surplus a slight proiit to merchants, and then when the supply at the prison is exhausted, the merchant will sell the stocK he has accumulated in this manner at an increased price.

NAPA NOTES. I Dr. A. M. Gardner Elected Resident Physician at the Insane Asylum.

Napa, March will of Abraham Clark has been liied for probate here. The estate is valued at and consists of six thousand acres of land and improvements and stock on tho same. lie had provided for some of his children prior to his death, by dividing tho tracts of land which he The estate which is left is divided between his wife and three of his Alonzo and Mrs, Alk-e MeKenzie. The Trustees of the Napa Asylum today elected A.M. Gardner as Resident Physician.

He was third physi.im, in point of time of service, in the institution under Dr. Wilkins, recently deceased. FIRE IN A Narrow Escapo of tho Sleeping Inmates. Cliftox (A. March Detroit Copper Company's lodging-house, at Monroe, was burned last night.

Twenty people were asleep in the 'building when the fire broke out and had to escape in their night-clothes. Nothing was ssved. Several persons were scorched, and Mrs. J. B.

Shankland, who occupied a room on the second-floor, had a miraculous escape. The. flames had enveloped the upper story, and there was no escape except through the window. She tossed her child to a man, who caught it, and then jumped from tho window herself, receiving most severe injuries. Oregon Weather Bulletin.

Portland March Oregon Weather Burma to-day telegraphed to Washington City the first of a series of crop weather bulletins for this year. It said: The temperature, precipitation and sunshine are below normal. The wind in Eastern Oregon is melting the The ground is very wet in tho wheat districts. Spring seeding has neon delayed. Fall wheat is in line condition.

Fruit buds are swelling. Stock wintered well. Warmth and sunshine are needed for crops. Flro in San Jose. San Jose, March lire in I.

O. O. F. Hall, at 3 o'clock this afternoon, did damage to the extent of It originated in the oil-room of Ford Xolti-ngs' grocery, on the lower floor, the stork of which was completely destroyed, and the upper portion of the Doflding, including tho lodge-rooms, badly damaged. About fifteen lodges of different societies were obliged to seek now quarters.

Tatal Foil. Baker City March report has just been received that W. J. Hughes, an old resident of Malheur County, was killed at Vale by falling down a tlicht of stairs in the Hess Hotel, striking on his head and face and cutting his nose off. Deceased was a native of England, aged 03 years.

Reserved Ball-Players. Spokane Falls, March E. T. Jefferson, of tho Spokane Baseball Club, has received a letter from N. E.

I Young, Secretary of the National League, stating that all players reserved by tho Spokane club Would be compelled to play with the club, if desired. No Jurisdiction In tho Case. San Fkancisco, March 14. -The Supreme Court to-day decided that it had no jurisdiction in the case of A. H.

Carpenter and D.M.Vance, of Stockton, who were fined and imprisoned by Superior Judge Catlin, of Sacramento, for contempt. Snow Melting. Phcenix (A. March rains in the mountains the last few days have melted the snow, which lay deep upon them, and another rise in the river is expected. Tho channels are clear, however, and no damage can bo done.

Flouring Mill Burned. Eugene March flouring mill at Cottage, belonging to R. M. Veatch, was burned early tliis morning. The origin of the tiro is unknown.

The loss is about insured for La Grippe Epidemic. Clifton (A. March grippe has become epidemic hero, and it is reported that in the last two weeks ten deaths have occurred from the disease. Many persons are affected with it now. Grain Elevntor Burned.

Moscow (Idaho), March Pacific Coast elevator, containing 35,000 bushels of wheat, was burned last night, The- loss is fully insured. The lire was of incendiary origin. A Prisoner Santa Ana, March T. H. Owens escaped from the Deputy Sheriff this morning in Soledad Canyon, while on his wuy to the FoLsom Penitentiary.

Australian Ballot System. PntENix (A. March Legislature to-day passed the bill establishing the Australian ballot system in the Territory. FINANCIAL. Plan on Foot to Establish Banking Eolations Wltli China.

Chicago, March Sem 800, an attache of the Chinese legation in Washington, has been in this city several days conferring, it is said, with capitalists to whom he brought letters from New York bankers. He leaves for China to-night. It is understood that there is a plan on foot looking to the establishment of banking relations between the United States, Russia and China. Count Nitckweitz, whose name will he remembered in connection with previous negotiations, accompanied tho Chinese delegate. It is said that owing to large floods, China has been compelled to borrow of England great sums of money and pay a high rate of interest.

Tho Emperor, ft is asserted, is incensed at this, lienco the present developments. WEKKLY BANK STATEMENT. New York, March weekly hank statement shows the following changes; Reserve decrease, $1,807,000, decrease, 8912,000: circulation increase. 84,000. The banks now hold $974,000 in excess of the requirements of the 25 per cent.

rule. failures. Cincinnati, March Cincinnati Iron and Steel Company has made an assignment. The assets are liabilities, gtJo.OOO. BLOODY QUARREL.

A Young Planter and Two Negro Employes Killed. Augusta, March men lost their lives in a bloody quarrel near Maxoy last and a white woman, in trying to save hor husband's life, had a narrow escape. Harvey Smith was a youug planter, living near Maxey. He was married only a few months ago. He had among his employes a negro named Boyd llutton.

whom he had to discharge. While Ilattou Was preparing to leave last night, Smith went down to his cabin to settle with him. Hatton met his approach with a discharge from a shotgun, whereupon Smith drew his revolver and lirud, striking Hatton in the shoulder. Bill Hatton then appeared to aid his brother and tho next shot from Smith struck Bill in the heart and the next after that struck Boyd Hattou in the abdomen. Smith fell in a swoon from his wounds.

Boyd Hatton then ran up, and, securing Smith's revolver, shot him, and was about to lire another shot when his arm was held back by the young bride, aad the bullet intended for Smith entered the side of the desperate negro, who soon died from his own wounds. SIOUX INDIANS. Indian Commissioner Morgan Opposed to Their Being Taken to Envopo. Chicago, March of Indian Allah's Morgan arrived here from Washington to-day. He is opposed to the plan of Buffalo has tho consent of Secretary Noble to take the hostile Sioux now in confinement at Fort Sheridan And other Indians to Europe with his Wad Wist show.

This afternoon Morgan held a consultation with Dr. Kastman, the Sioux agent, in the matter. "I never was in favor of takinjr the Indians from the reservation," said Morgan, "and I still retain that idea. Of course, I must be guided by the decisions of my superiors. The situation in the Northwest is peculiar, but I do not anticipate any trouble.

What littlo dissatisfaction exista is fathered only by a very few." Forty-five thousand immigrants arrived from Sweden and Norway to the United States last year. INTERNAL COMMERCE. Statistics for the Coast as Compiled by the Census Bureau. SAN FRANCISCO HANDICAPPED BY CANADIAN SUBSIDIES. Pacific Coast Business Going to Vancouver, ami Carried East Over the Canadian Pacific Railroad, That Lino Being Able to Furnish Cheaper Transportation.

Special to the Sunday Washington, March will bo more than a month before tbo Bureau of Statistics is able to publish information concerning the internal commerce of the eight States and Territories west the Rocky Mountains. All tho copy is now in the hands of the Public Printer, and it is estimate! that the volume will bo composed of about eight hundred pages. One hundred thousand copies will be printed, for the use of tho public, but it is feared this will not supply the demand, a letter from a well-known member of the Chamber of Commerce of San Francisco says California will want at least fiftythousand More than one hundred thousand will be printed if found necessary to supply tho demand. It was learned at tho Bureau Ghat Washington will show tho largest percentage of Increase of business during tho last year, but the business of California in bulk will equal all other parts of tho district. The American vessels entered at the port of San Francisco registered 485,713 tons daring the last calendar year; foreign vessels, 544,525, or a total of tons.

P'or tho preceding year American vessels registered Ions; foreign, vessels, or a total of 1,048,703 tons. The total clearances for lftiM) were 078 tons, of which 521,405 tons wero by- American vessels and 559,509 by foreign vessels. For 1889 the clearances by American veasels were 505,003 tons and foreign vessels or a total of 1,084,738 tons. It was stated that the information socured showed that business at the port oi" San Francisco had not increased as at Vancouver. It was not deemed best to give out the figures to establish this fact, but to allow it to come out with tho published volume.

By way of explanation for San Francisco's unfavorable showing, it was stated that the subsidies to tho Canadian Railroad and British vessels enables them to handle business at a less rate than American vessels and railroads; that tho I'acitio business was going to Vancouver and carried East by the Canadian railroads, and that much of tho merchandise for tho leading commercial cities of the East came by the British route. "WASHINGTON NOTES. Tlio Contract Awarded for Building the Canal Bridge at Oakland. Washington, March contract for constructing the tidal canal bridge at Oakland was awarded to tho King Ironbridge Manufacturing Company of Cloveland. The contract price is The bridge is to be completed by the Ist of October.

The specifications for the stone for tho Wilmington Harbor improvements were approved to-day, and a contract will bo awarded in a few weeks. The schedule allowing a change in salaries of employes in the Interior Department, to take effect July Ist next was made public to-day. Captain (ioorge Rideeway of Red Fork, Chief Clerk of the General Lund Office, is favored with an increase, raising his salary to The Puyallup Indian Commission arrived from tho State of Washington today, and had talk with Secretary Noble. Their report has not been submitted yet. California P.

Burgess, at Elcajon, San Diego County; William P. Kirk, at Leesvillc, Colusa County; Win. Folson, at Abba, Umatilla County, Oregon. Weather Crop Bulletin. Washington, March weekly weather crop bulletin says that generally throughout the region east of the Rocky Mountains the season is retarded, notwithstanding the fact that the thermal conditions over this region are generally in excess.

The recent storms which have passed over the central valleys have been attended by freezing weather in that region, but as the growing season is not opened it is probable that tho temperature reported caused no marked injury to growing crops, except fruit trees in tho Gulf region. March President has granted a pardon in the case of Charles W. Ingram, convicted in California of violating the postal laws, to tako effect at the expiration of one year from the date of sentence. The sentence imposed in tho case of John A. Powell, convicted in Utah of adultery, has been comnauted to six months.

Detailed for Special Duty. Washington, March Secretary Grant has detailed Lieutenants Powhatan and Clark, of the Tenth Cavalry! to special duty with the Second Westphalian Hussars, No. 11, of the Imperial German army, for the purpose of studying tho German cavalry service. Washington, March Spinola of New York in seriously ill of nervous prostration at tho Arlington Hotel. His friends are alarmed.

Murderer Hanged. Decatur March At 11:55 today William 11. Crawford was executed in the corridor of the Macon County Jail, in the presence of 200 persons. The crimo for which ho suffered death was the murder of Mrs. Colonel Matthias, last August.

The woman was tho mother of throe attractive girls, upon one of whom Crawford had been forcing his attentions, and because the mother would not listen to his suit ho killed her. Merrick's Famous Silver Brick. Philadelphia, March G. Mcrrick, of Denver, to-day again presented his now taraoua silver brick to Superintendent Bosbyshell of the Mint for coinage. This second presentation was made necessary the death of Secretary Windom, so decided by the Attorney-General.

That suit must again be tiled. The saino course was followed as before. Chicago Republicans. Chicago, March Republican City Convention to-day nominated Hemstead Washbnrne, son of the late E. B.

Washburne, Minister to France, for Mnyor. Tho other nominees were; J. H. Tiedema, for Treasurer; B. F.

Richolson, City Attorney, and J. R. B. Vancleave, City Clerk. KO.

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