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Magee's Lucky Thrashing San Francisco, Jan. 16.-There died in this city yesterday John Magee, who is credited with having turned the guns of the two British men-of-war on the city of Guatemala 25 years ago, compelling the Guatemalan government to turn $50,000 over to Mr. Magee, who at that time was acting as British consul in that country. Magee incurred the hatred of Rufino Barrios, who hired some thugs to thrash the consul. The British government demanded $50,000, and kept the warships' guns trained on the city until it was paid. Magee invested the $50,000 in paying property, and died a millionaire. Mr. Magee arrived in this city from Paris, en route to Guatemala, on Jan. 6, and was taken ill. His family is in Paris. Baseless Rumors Start " Bank Run. Buffalo, Jan. 16.-A special from North Tonawanda says a run began on the State bank last Friday and continued yesterday. Cashier Benjamin L. Rand said that there was no danger of the bank closing owing to the rush. "I am confident," said he, "that we can withstand any demand that may be made on the bank. Bank Examiner Clark visited the State bank last week and found it in a satisfactory condition." Mr. Rand says the run was started through baseless rumors as to the condition of the bank.
