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NO HATTER WHAT THE WANT IS—TRY A WANT AD VOL. XLIV. NO. 22 A NEW IRISH MOVEMENT Convention of Irish-Americans to Be Held IDEA STARTED IN NEW YORK • Words of England's Grand Old Man Quoted OtUgatet Will Be In Attendance Prom All the Principal Cltlea In the Union, In cluding Loa Angelea NEW YORK, May 2.—The following will be published here tomorrow: "A. movement has been set on foot to hold a convention of Irish-Americans in one of the large cities at an early date. A number of gentlemen who havo bjen prominent in the Irish cause and who are of the various schools of political thought have come to the conclusion that the time has come for Irish-Americans to in- augumte a new and bolder policy in the interest, of Irish independence. "The agitation known as tho Paraell or Parliamentary movement ns far as Irish nationality is concerned, is dead. The home rule question has been ruled out of practical British politics by the British people. The new movement abides by the ilecision, as tar as the further prosecution of parliamenitary agitation is concerned; but determines* to keep the Hag of Irish independence sfiill flying and will devote itself to forcing tho Irish question upon tho attention of the world in Buch a man ner as will inevitavbly compel a settlement more satisfactory to Inland than any heretofore offered by any British party. Mr. Gladstone said in moving his home rule bill: "If, therefore, the resistance to this measure were to be bitter, obstinate and prolonged, the question of repeal might finally become an international one." The promoters of tho new movement have been driven to adopt the alternative suggested by Mr. Gladstone and will try to make the demands of Ireland a subject for international consideration. Several hundred Irish-Americans have pledged their sympathies and compensation and the names are representative of all sec tions of the United States . Men from tbe most distant points, in eluding such cities as San Francisco, Seattle, Tacoma and Los Angeles and va rious centers in Montana and Colorado have signified their intention of being present at the meeting. All are unani mous that the proposed movement is not only opportune, but a positive necessity for the Irish cause. * THE SILVER QUESTION Senator Elklns Put* Himself on Record In Col- orado LEADVILLE, Col., May 2.—United States Senator Elkins is in tbe city. Speaking of tbe silver question, be said: "We all know tbat unless it is settled it is doubtful whether the Republican party will succeed in the next presidential elec tion. I have great confidence that the Re publican party will solve this question satisfactorily to the majority of the American people. Colorado has more to say in settling this matter than any other state, and it should exercise the rights of its prerogative, as it is one of the largest producers of silver and one of the most influential of the white metal common wealths. If Colorado will only point out the way I think we can get through it. I do not pretend to say wL'tt the com promise should be, but that it would be much better tor the silver men to give something, even if the silver men should have control of the convention. Would it not be a good policy to concede some thing to the gold men and thus hold their support rather than to refuse them any thing and lose their support?" ON THE ROAD San Francisco's Half Million Club I* Still Traveling UKIAH. CaL, May 2.—The members of the Half Million club and guests arrived in this city at 11:25 today. Although the weather was somewhat gloomy and threat ening, the entire population of the town turned out to greet the excursionists and extend to them a hearty welcome. The excursionists were met at the depot by the civic authorities in carriages and were taken to the opera, where an elegant spread had been prepared. The hall was beautifully decorated. The address of welcome was delivered by Mayor Mannon. One hundred and twenty guests arrived and were highly delighted with the city and its charming surroundings. The train will leave at 3:30, stopping at Asti and San Rafael. SOLDIERS' HOME AT SANTA CRUZ Plan of the Ladles of the O. A. R. to Provide for Veterans SANTA CRUZ, May 2.—At the recent G. A. R. encampment at Sacramento nothing was done towards making dona tions for the soldiers' home in this city, to be erected by the Ladies of the G. A. R. Several sites had been offered, but no move was made toward accepting any of them. Now it is learned that Mrs. Net tie Gunlock, national president of the Ladies of the G. A. R., proposes to pur chase one of the sites and erect a resi dence thereon, and then when sufficient money for the home is raised, to deed the land to the Ladies of the G. A. R. Already there havo been subscriptions given, and more are promised when the site is chosen. A 810 LABOR MEETING General Strike Is Threatened In a Wisconsin Town-At Pittsburg SHEBOYGAN,Wis., May 2.—A monster labor meeting was held here this even ing. A general strike throughout the city was agitated and the probabilities are that all the big institutions will be closed tomorrow. Tonight there are about 1000 men on strike and the situation is be coming very serious. Several of the big gest manufacturing establishments of the city have been forced to shut down. PITTSBURG. May 2.-Tlie mine own «rs here state that the present strike for THE HERALD 69 cents is a lost cause, and say that the operators will not pay over 00 cents a ton, even if the Ohio miners do not strike. 810 BLAZE IN OAKLAND The Blake Building and Several Stores De- ; stroyed OAKLAND, May 2.—The Blake build ing, corner of Twelfth and Washington streets, burned shortly after midnight tonight. The building was completely destroyed and the contents of a number of stores were also ruined. The building was a three-story brick structure and tho loss will be about $20,000. Tho fire was kept from spreading with difficulty, and at one time it looked as if a serious conflagration was under way. That Hissing Wheelman CONSTANTINOPLE, May 2.—The United States minister, Mr. Alexander W. Terrill, has obtained from the Turkish gvernment instructions for the governor of Erzerouni to facilitate tlio mission of William A. Sacbtleben of St. Louis, who lias been sent by tho American Bicycling association to search for the remains of Frank Ot, Lenz, the Pittsburg wheelman, who has been missing for about a year and who is reported to havo been snot dead near Sahara, Armenia, while mak ing a tour of the world. BETRAYED BY HIS MISTRESS The Murder of a Rich Recluse for His Money Brutal Tracedy Enacted In the Little Town of A / laryaville--Arrests Hade on th* Story ot a Woman MARYSVILLE. Cal., May 2.—Joe Pierre.an aged Frenchman who conducted a pawn shop frequently under the espion age of the authorities, was found dead in his shop this morning, bound, gagged and covered with blood. It is surmised that tbe murderers,whose object was robbery, secreted themselves in his quarters last night while Pierre was known to he at a Salvation Army meeting. After vainly .searching for the old man's bidden treasure, they tried to force the desired information from thoir vic tim, beating him when he refused to di vulge the hiding place, fracturing his skull in two places. Despite his secure fastenings, the old fel low had evidently struggled hard and long, as his blood bespattered all the fur niture in the room, which was in great disorder. Today a box of gold and silver watches and $100 in coin were found in his rooms. This afternoon the police arrested Stewart Green, alias Oeorge Duroy. an electric ian, and a barber named Miller. When arrested the latter tried to get his pistol, but was prevented. Green's mistress gave the clue to the authorities. Subsequently Green made a full confession, stating that he and Miller had committed the murder but had got nothing. Miller, in his confession, tried to throw the actual commission of the crime upon Duroy. Tonight there have been loud threats of lynching, but as they came from irresponsible parties no attention has been paid to them. POLITICS AND THE PAPACY The Pope Sends Letters to All of the Cardinals History ol His Position to the See of St. Peter Reviewed and an Appeal for an Ideal Made LONDON, May 3.—A dispatch to the Standard from Rome says that the Pope has sent to all the cardinals, heads of or ders, etc., a document referring ti the political conditions of the papacy, which takes the lorm of his political testament. His holiness reviews the history of bis position to the see of St. Peter, and makes a warm appeal to the cardinals at any future time to keep his ideal before them and continue the policy he has heretofore pursued. He requests the cardinals to hasten the election of the next pope as much as possible so as to give no time for outside intrigue or jealousy of the powers to in fluence in any way the free votes of the cardinals or to place difficulty in the way of the newly elected pope. The Utah Convention SALT LAKE, Utah, May 2.-The con stitution makers talked exemption in its various forms today. The article on that question was a verbatim copy of what Judge Cooley had drawn for the state of Michigan, and which is said to have given great satisfaction to the citizens of that state. It was in tho main adopted, but in some important particulars was modilied to meet tlio views of some of the legal lights of the convention. A Desperate Prisoner SANTA CRUZ, May 2.—Prank Wells, who is charged with burglary, is a dan gerous prisoner. This morning when of ficers were about to bring him into court to be arraigned he resisted and a struggle ensued, during which most of his cloth ing was torn off. He was taken to court and will plead next Monday. He has al ready served a term in a Sacramento jail. Altered the Ballots REDDING, May 2.—The jury in the case of the people against ex-County Sur veyor S. E. Bracking, after being out fifteen minutes, rendered a verdict of not guilty. Bracking was charged with forg ing and altering ballots. The defense offered no testimony and made no argu ment. The Chair Is Still Waiting SING SING, N. V., May 2.-Warden Sage wii! on Sunday send out invitations to the witnesses to attend tiie execution of Dr. Buchanan Wednesday next, at which time the second respite granted by Governor Morton expires. New Judge for Sacramento SACK AM F. N TO, May 2.—Gov. Budd has appointed AddC. Hinkson third judge of Sacrumcuto county. EOS ANGELES, FRIDAY MORXINGU MAY 3, 1895.-TWELVE PAGES THE CHAIN DRAWN TAUT Young Durrant Must Answer for Two Murders A WITNESS BADLY MIXED Three Unexplained Initials on a Book Strap Discrepancy In the Testimony ol a Street Car Conductor and the Classmates oi niss Lamont SAN FRANCISCO, May 2.-The bait ing of Conductor West of the Powell street lino was the feature of the examination of Theodore Durrant today for the mur der of Blanche Lamont. Tho lirst thing in the morning Judgo Conlan hold the prisoner to answer for the murder of Minnie Williams, and without bail. The judge made a close review of the testimony that goes to bring home the crime to the defendant, and on liis showing no other conclusion wus possible. The Lamont case was taken up at once. When Conductor West took the stand he was just as positive ns ever that Blanone Lamont and Durrant sat inside his cat on the Powell street'line on the afternoon of April 3d. He knew the lady because he had particularly noticed the hat she wore, because of what he described as its "bristles." These bristles went to make up a somewhat draggled red feather in the hat, which the witness Was finally induced to admit was a feather, but as he said: "A funny sort of feather.' Eugene Dup'rey. on cross-examination, led the witness up to an effective climax. He asked him if he had not been present at the inquest before he was put on the stand. West admitted, with somo reluctance, that he was there but could not be induced to say positively that ho had seen Durrant there, although he had identified him at the prison some days before. No, he was not sure that he had seen Durrant at the inquest before he took the stand. Said Duprey: "When you were asked on the stand to identify Durrant you stood and looked all around the room,and at the last turn you pointed to the defendant as the man." '■Well,'' said the witness, sheepishly. "I thought it was right to look around." "Yes," said Duprey, "you wanted to make it dramatic," and he added a sar castic "good-bye" as he dismissed the witness, General Dickinson echoing the farewell. West was positive that Blanche Lamont and Durrant sat inside the car. The dead girl's schoolmates, who left the normal school at the same time she did, were equally poisitive that the pair sat out side, and they agreed, all three. They make good witnesses, saying just enough, and are not easily confused. Their identification of Durrant is posi tive, and one of them gut on the car with Miss Lamont when Durrant met her on the corner of Clay and Powell streets. The cross-examination was largely di rected at the method of identification fol lowed by the police, who brought down the young ladies to the office with the ex press intention of making tbe identifica tion. In the office Durrant was bought in be tween two detectives and wus recognized by tne three young ladies. No other man was shown them. During the course of the examination of Mrs. Noble, the aunt of Blanche La mont, some unexplained initials were nut In proof. They are inscribed on tbe strap with which Miss Lamont fastened her school buuka and they appear also on the inside of the cover of a blank book which she carried, for the purpose of taking notes. The letters ate "It. 8. M."and Mrs. Noble was unable to say whether they are the initials of anyone of Blanche Lumon 's tricnds or not, or to give them any meaning. It is expected tnat tbe six remaining witnesses for the prosecution will be heard tomorrow and the examination concluded. Durrant will also be placed on trial for his life for the murder of Minnie Will iams. He was held to answer on the charge in the superior court today and bail refused. Police Judge Conlan, the committing magistrate, in rendering his decision, briefly reviewed the case and the evidence adduced against Durrant. In conclusion the judge said: "The people, I consider, havo suroly wound a chain of circumstances in this case around one object— Durrant—and to cap the climax the property of the dead girl was found in his possession. The chain is complete and in my opinion nothing is wanting." MORE TRAGEDY Witness Hills, in the Durrant Case, Essays Suicide SAN FRANCISCO, May2.—o. T. Hills, one of the most important witnesses for the state in connecting Diirant With the murder of Minnie Williams, tried to end his life by suicide yesterday morning. Hills testilied at tho examination before Judge Conlan that he was standing ut DURRANT IN JAIL DURING A VISIT BY HIS FATHER Twenty-third and Bartlett streets a few minutes after 8 o'clock on the night of the murder, writing for a man whom ho expected, would come up the street. A man answering Durrant's description came along and a woman who be lirst thought was his wife, met him. The two walked toward the church and he followed them. He saw them enter the side door of the church and he peered in after them, but all was dark, and lie went home. The reason he gave for following them was that he was under the impression the woman was his wife. When he reached homo his wile was in the house. Hills Ins been out of work for some time and was penniless and despondent. Today to end his troubles he severed an artery in his wrist. He was discovered in time to save his life. SHOULD HAVE DUG DEEPER An Expert Finds Fault With an Analysis The Material In the New Ferry Depot Foundation in San Francisco Still tinder Discussion SAN FRANCISCO, May 2.-P. J. Don ohue, the expert appointed by Governor Budd to investigate the construction of and materials used in the foundations for the ferry depot, has submitted a sup plementary report, including the analysis of the cement and report on the quality of rock and sand used. Prof. Thomas Rice mado the analysis. He finds that the cement is first class and the sand and rock also excellent material. Referring to this report, Expert Donohue said: "This report is no more favorable to the confactors than was the lirst one. The samples given Professor Price were from borings only a few inches deep. The way the flushing of the concrete is done necessarily forces the cement to the outside, leaving the center of the founda tions a mass of rock and sand, and .the poorest kind of sand at that, though a better kind of sand was substituted shortly after I began my investigations. It was the second sand we analyzed. I stand by n.y report to the governor. The cement is all right, but the rock is not what the specilications call for." No Trouble Feared WASHINGTON, May 2.—General Scho lield does not apprehend any serious trouble with the Indians at Turtle Mount ain. N. D., but as a matter of precaution he lias ord'jred the troops at Ft. Buford, the nearest military post, to be in readi ness to proceed to Turtle Mountain at the first sign of danger to the residents. Sold Whisky to Indians SUSAXVILLK, May 2.—Ex-Supervisor Winchell, tried in the police court for selling whisky to Indians, was hold tv appear in the superior court in bonds of 12000. MATTERS ARE SATISFACTORY Great Britain Accepts Guarantee THE~ FINESSE OF BAYARD Official Statement Issued From the State Department Corinto Will Again Be a Free Port—Salva dor's Guarantee Simply a Repayment of a Former Favor WASHINGTON, May 2.—The depart ment of state received this afternoon's telegram from Ambassador Bayard stat ing that Ureal Britain huu accepted guar antee made by Salvador for the payment of the indemnity by Nicaragua in Lon- don within a fortnight; as soon as Nica ragua confirms and so informs the British admiral, the admiral is instructed to leave Corinto. This official statement was given out at the state department after 4 o'clock this afternoon and may be regarded as chron icling the passage of the acute phase of the difficulty between Great Britain and Nicaragua, which at one time perhaps threatened to involve the United States. It cannot be doubted that Nicaragua will promptly confirm the arrangement and the British licet will leave Corinto as soon as notice of the action of tiie British foreign office can be communicat ed to Admiral Stephenson, which, by the way, might be sooner had not the Nicara guans purposely interrupted the com munications by cable directly between the foreign office and the admiral. Tho guarantee by Salvador of Nicara gua's indebtedness, it is said, is simply ropayment of the favor extended to Salva dor by Nicaragua at the time of the Ezeta incident, when Dr Guzman, the Nicara guan minister at Washington, took up the case of Salvador by instructions of his o*n government and worked so hard to secure the extradition of the refugees to Salvador. In addition to this considera tion based on gratitude, the Salvadoreans are supposed to be influenced in espous ing the Nicaraguan cause by a feeling of apprehension at the presence of British troops on Central American soil. It is quite certain that all of the countries of Central America have been deeply im pressed with some such idea. It is felt hero thnt the Nicaraguan incident may. perhaps, be the direct means of bringing about again the long expected revival of the union of tbe Central American repub lics, the small republics now existing having been brought to a rcalizaiton of their inability of protecting themselves in a conflict with any considerable power. Although it may be safely assumed that the acute phase of the Nicaraguan inci dent has passed, supposing that there should be no hostile collision before the formal orders have reached the com manders on each side, there are yet some matters to be adjusted before the inci dent can be regarded as entirely closed. After the settlement of the "smart money" claim on account of the treat ment of Hatch, a commission must be selected and proceed to adjudicate the claims of other British subjects, not officials, who were expelled from Bluetields at the time of the outbreak last summer and if this commission assesses damages against Nicaragua on this score there may be some grumbling before the ac count is settled. This is not likely to lead to serious trouble, but the Nica raguans, smarting under the sense of oppression in this case (for they declare that Hatch had never had an exequateur and so was never recognized by them as a British official I may be counted on to do everything they can without good cause for an open rupture to give their patronage in the future to any other nation than Great Britain. It was just within the bounds of possibility, too. that the old question of British rights in the Mosquito reservation may arise again at some future day, for it will be recalled IT FETCHES A GOOD TRADE CLEVER ADVERTISING PRICE FIVE CENTS that General Barrios, who went to Lon don as special commissioner for Nica ragua, to come to an uders tandin'g with •ireat Britain on the subject anil to,secure a revision of the treaty of Managua, by which tbe British right ot protuctorate over the reservation was recognif.ed, was met by a polite but positive retfusal on the part of Lord Kimberly to enfter upon a discussion of the subject until Nicaragua had <irst adjusted the clainvs growing out of the improper treatment of British citizens at Bluefields. Thus the subject was left in abeyance, though if it should arise again it is prob able that the United States would this time side with Nicaragua in the conten tion that the Mosquitos, by formal act in convention last summer, in merging their territory into the body politic of Nicaragua, had absolutely terminated the British nrot«ictnra,tc. Tho British diplomatic officers uniformly follow tho practice of keeping their home govern ment informed as to the state of public opinion in the country to which they are accredited on any issue touching that countty, as shown hy public declarations and utterances of lewd ing newspapers, and it has been suggested that the foreign otnee in the case of Nicaragua, may have been somewhat influenced, in the last action in closing iiprtho case, or at least may have been hastiened in its disposition hy notice from tint British ambassador here of the action yesterday of the New York state assembly. It was dctiniteJy developed when the official announcement of tbe agreement was made that the United States had taken an impotrant part in the negotia tions within the last twenty-four hours. A cablegram of instructions was sent to Mr. Bayard yesterday, layiug down a positive line of action. Mr. Bayard re ceived these instructions so late yesterday that they wore undoubtedly communicat ed to the foreign office today. It is a sin gular coincidence, therefore, that Great Britain's acceptance was given almost immediately after Mr. Bayard carried out his instructions. Previous to yesterday the compromise was being urged by the Salvadoran minister in London, buc his efforts seemed to be ineffective and there was no certainty that Great Britain would agree. It was this doubt which led to the cable to Mr. Bayard. He was direct ed to urge the reasonableness of the com promise proposition and to seek an early acceptance. The results proved that his efforts were more effective than thosj of tho Salvadorean minister. Dr. Guzman, the Nicaraguan minister here, received the news from the state department today. "I am much gratified with the result," said he. but now that it is all over, I don't mind saying that I was apprehen sive up to the time the official message came frotu Mr. Bayard. There is no doubt but that the affair is at an end, as no circumstances can now intervene to prevent the execution of the agreement. The suggestion that Nicaragua has yet to accept is a mere formality, which she has already accepted and in fact, has urged the agreement through her repre sentatives. But such further assurances as are necessary will be begun. The pay ment of the money is beyond question. Nicaragua's word is stuffiient, but in ad dition there is the assurance of Salva dor." Ur. Guzman was asked what other step* would be taken. '"There is only one more step, "said he, ••and that is for the British ships to sail from Corinto. I expected that will occur on Saturday, perhaps by tomorrow." As the interview closeed, Mr. Guzman said : c "One thing I want to emphasize and that is my appreciation of the considera tion shown me and my government by the state department. The kindly man ner in which Secretary Gresharu and all the officials have treated the subject in the time of emergency is a source of con gratulation to me and certainly will be to my government when the facts be come known." Dr. Guzman sent a telegram to his gov ernment informing them of Great Britain's acceptance. NEW YORK, May 2.—A special to the World from Corinto says: The British warships have changed positions again. It is understood that they are to leave upon receiving from Nicaragua a promise to pay the indemnity. Tne ships had been stationed so as to command tbe bridges over the lagoons,in order to guard, the arnica force on shore against sur-j prise by the Nicaragua!! troops on the mainland, as itjwas reported that an at tempt would be made to re.aain possess-! ion of the town. Though the report wus* derided by the Britisli officers on land.i the men of war were shifted as noted. Admiral Stephenson has wired home ask ing for instructions. He says that tha concessions made by the English indicate that peaceful settlement has boon made. A World special from Managua, says: The picss blames President Cleveland for having, as it terms it, surrendered Nica ragua to Great Britain. It is predicted, thai sooner or later Great Britain will control Central America. Her next step, it is said, will be against Honduras. The reported concessions by England are not favorably received by the public. At a meeting of distinguished citizens, presided over by President Zelaya, the following words were ascribed to Foreign Minister Matus: "The Monroe doctrine is dead. It died of poverty of heroes' :iood." The speakers seemed inclined tn vent j their chagrin on the United States, blam ing that country for all tho trouble. ! Three hundred more soldiers havo gono ito the Mosquito coast. Fresh instructions | have been sent to the Salvadorean minis ter in London, who is endeavoring to bring about a peaceful settlement. The government claims to have no official knowledge of the United States' request on England for more time, for Nicarag nans say if such a request has been made it was not witb Nicaragua's authority. A lending man here says that although President Zelayas' talk of resistance was bluster at lirst he is obliged now to keep it up on account of the attitude of the peo ple. England's attitude will do much to bring about the much talked of Central American union. It is semi-officiaHy stited that Honduras and Salavdor will open their ports for Nicaraguan imports, waiv ing the duties collected in favor of Nica ragua. Troops under General lleyes, commanding the approaches to the