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The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-12-20
SOCIETY AT INGLESIDE
Turns Out TO Witness the Gentlemen
Members Race
Millionaire Hobart Rides a Clever Race and
Drags Down the Pot-Three
Fayorites Win

SAN Francisco. Dec. 19.-Society held
full sway at Ingleside today, the gentle
mans race for members of the local
400" providing a great drawing card.
W. S. Hobart, the young millionaire, rode
his own horse, Ferrier, to victory in a
manner that would have made Griffin or
Doggett envious, the finish he made being
exceptionally clever. Ferrer was the ia
vorite in the betting, with Philomena Sec
ond choice. Three faverites, two second
choices and one outsider secured first
place, several long shots finishing second.
Weather rainy, track muddy. attendance
good. Summaries:
One mile-Minnie Gee won, Ikle L. Sec
ond, Fiji third; time, :50H.
Six furlongs-Doubtful won, Caliente
second, Walter j. third; time, :19%.
One mile-Mary S. won. Montalvo Sec
pnd, Gallant third; time, AN.
Six furlones-Sir Pay won, Cant Dance
second, Potentate third; time, :17.
Six furlongs-Montana won, Imp. Ivy
second, Sligo third: time, :lSH.
Six furlones. gentlemen's race, owners
handicap-Ferrier won, Service second
Philomena third; time. l :24.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-12-20
Skinned Stones for Lemons

A dispatch from Rome states that at the
instance of Signor Bsrazzonii, mnls'e r of
commerce, an Italian has been sentenced
ny the courts there 10 six months impris-
onment for defrauding New York firm in
connection with the exploration to them of
consignments of oranges and lemons. AT
the offices of the Fruit Importers union
and at the Italian chamber of commerce it
was said that the Italian referred to is
probably Ferdinand Ferro. Last March
Ferro went to Southern Italy as purchasing
agent of several fruit importers of New
York and other eastern cities He was I'M
p.icitly trusted. He carried with him
letters of credit, upon which he drew
for the value of his consignments at the
time of shipment. Early in April the first
cargo of lemons arrived at this port, but
upon examination it was found that not
only was much of the fruit unmerchant-
able, but many boxes We e filled with
stones and rubbish with top layer of
lemons.
Five shipments of this character were
made in all, two to this city and one each
to Philadelphia, Baltimore and Boston.
Rather than pay the duty on the stuff the
consi ,nees ordered the cargoes thrown
overheard. The heaviest loser by the
swindle was f. L. Goodsell of This city, and
il is said thai the 'otal amount involved
was about SIC, 0OO.-New York Sun.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-12-20
OLNEY'S CALLERS
Discussion Of the Holding OF Pan.American
Congress


Congress
WASHINGTON, Dec. l9.-Among Secre-
tary Olney's callers today were Minister
Audrade of Venezuela. Mendonca of Brazil
and Romero of Mexico. Though this was
diplomatic reception day at the state de-
partment, their call at this particular time
occasioned much comment.
Although none of the Central and South
American diplomats will consent to be
quoted regarding their call, 1t Is known
that they. as a rule, have cabled their gov
ernments that the present seems an OPP
perfume time for invoking the Monroe doc
trine as a means of support against Euro
pean pressure, several of them being in
volved in disputes with European nations
at this lime. The statement is made by
one of them that several results will fol-
low from the vigorous construction or the
Monroe doctrine.
First, it is said. will be the official adher-
ence of the southern republics, making
the declaration practically unanimous
from the countries of the western hemi-
sphere. 1t is pointed out that Lord Sails
bury insisted that the Monroe doctrine was
not recognized as International law, but
this it is said, will be answered by show
ing that all the republics of North and
South America accept it as the law gov
erniug them.
The project of another conference of
American republics. in line with the pam
American congress, but with a view of
political alliance rather than commercial
reciprocity is being discussed also.
How far these hopes and purposes of the
southern countries were communicated to
Mr.. Olney today is not known, but he WAS
doub less made aware OF the strong pre-
vailing feeling to this intention to civ it
official expression as soon as word could
be received from the several governments
represented.
Senator Morgan, at present chairman of
the senate committee on foreign relations,
had an interview with Secretary Olney
during the forenoon on the subject of the
Venezuelan issue, and the secretary also
talked with Senators Lodge and Mills on
the same matter, although he was obliged,
in order to do so, to suspend his rigid rule
against granting interviews to any one not
a member of the diplomatic corps, on
Thursday. He was also, for a short time,
closeted with Mr.. McAdoo. the acting Sec
rotary of the navy, who was called upon
to furnish information on some special SUBJ
ject.
Admiral Bunce, commanding the North
Atlantic squadron. came W to Washington
from his flagship New York, in Hampton
roads. today, and had a consultation with
Acting Secretary McAdoo respecting the
movements of his squadron. The feeling
is growing in naval circles that the cru SO
will he abandoned. for it is now regarded
as highly imprudent to send away from
the country the only substantial de-
Tense of the Atlantic seaboard. There is
also suggestion that it would be prudent
to recall the Mediterranean squadron,
comprising three of our finest cruisers,
which would be left hopelessly bottled up
in the event matters took bad turn.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-12-20
THE MURDER OF STILLWELL
The Wife of the Murdered Man Gives
Testimony
She Denies All Completely In the KiIling-Dr.
Hearn Follows With His Evidence
Other Witnesses

BOWLING GREEN, No., Dec. I9.-Dr. and
Mrs. Hearne, who are under indictment
for the murder of Amos J. Stillwell, were
put on the stand today Mrs. Hearne, who
was formerly Mrs. Stillwell, was as pale as
death when she took the stand, but exhib-
tied no nervousness. She and her husband
slept in separate beds IN the same room
on the night of the murder, the story of
which the woman told was as follows:
~ was awakened by hearing Mr.. Still
well say Fannie, was that you?' rose
partly in bed and saw him partly risen.
Who's there?' he asked, and then a figure
sprang up from the foot of the bed. l saw
the figures arm raised as if to strike, as
supposed, to strike me. but fell back I'M
conscious in the bed. When l awoke
felt that something must be done. l went
over to the bed and laid my hards on my
husband and tried to rouse him. | failed
and then | reused the servants"
After telling the circumstances of giving
the alarm to the neighbors, in which she
described her wild run in her naked feet,
across the frozen street for help, the ques-
lions changed.
do you know who killed Amos j. Still
well?" asked Col. Dryden.
II do not" came back the solemn and
Impressive answer.
ibid you see DR.. Hearne that night at
the house before the murder?"
81 did not.'
Then came positive, unequivocal denials
of Mrs. Susie Hayward's statement, and
many Of the minor circumstances, which
have been detailed against her. The wit
ness denied positively that she was ever
criminally intimate with DR.. Hesrne.
DR.. Hearne followed his wife, whose
cross-examination developed nothing. He
gave testimony with that same open, some
what boisterous manner which has char
acteriZed him all through life The doctor
detailed the events of the evening of the
murder, winch in the main corrohorated
those of other witnesses for the defense,
He was asleep when the alarm of the
murder came. 1t was then 2:20 o'clock
He de MED having been to the Stllwe |
house previous to this. and said that he had
no idea who the murderer was, al
though he had made every effort
to find out. He described his visit to the
louise and went o to detail occurrences
there, the condition of Mrs. Stiilwell. the
appt arance of the bed room and the search
for clues number of other witnesses
were examined. The most important tes-
timony was that given by DR.. E. G. Hayes
of Hannibal, which was in reg ard to the
manner of Mr.. Stillweii's death and his
position after it. 1t tended to cast doubt
upon the claim made by the stale that the
body was moved after the murder.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-12-20
SATOLLPS SMALL RED CAP
A Ceremony Preceding Elevation to
the Cardinalate
The New Cardinal Expresses Himself
Regarding His Work ard the People.
OF the American Union

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-The delivery to
cap) and the consistorial letter informing
him of his elevation to the cardinalate,
which was preliminary to the comforting
upon him of the beretta, took place at the
Catholic legation here this evening. The
duty was performed by the Marquis Sacra-
panti, the pope's messenger. Among
those invited to witness the ceremony were
Ambassa Tor Patenotre, Minister De LONE
and the minister from SWITZERLAND.
Marquis Sacrapanti, in full uniform, ex-
planned his mission in a few words, and
handed the consistorial letter to Mgr.
Sbaretti, who opened it, read the brief
official announcement that on the 10Th of
November, at a consistory, the pope had
created the delegate cardinal.
Mgr. Satoll, in reply, delivered some
extemporaneous remarks. All the pro-
ceedings were in Latin.
In his reply the new cardinal thanked
the marquis for the Office he had performed.
Mgr. Satolli spoke of the difficulties
which confronted him when he came 20
this country. He had at times almost lost
bis courage, but he was strengthened by
the same kindly voice and the same help
ing hand. The qualification he felt was in
creased by the many commendatory con-
gratuations he had received from persons
all over the United States irrespective of
religious belief.
You will find, continued the delegate
cardinal. addressing his remarks particu-
larly to the marquis, that the American
people are second to none in their generous
hospitality. You will be received with the
same touching kindness that was when
came here Il stranger. You will find much
to admire and wonder at in this country. I
am certain, however, that you will admire
nothing more than the won
derful spirit of union and BROTH
erly love which prevails in this
great republic. You will see
people scattered over an enormous extent
of country with an Infinite variety of tastes
and of material interests, but all united in
the great purpose of the maintenance of
the national union and liberty. You have
arrived at particularly interesting mo-
ment in this country. This moment when
spark has been sent throughout
the length and breadth of the
United States, which calls the attention
of all its citizens to a danger which is
thought to merace it, and whatever may
have been up to today the dividing interests
of this great people, new manifestation
of the patriotic spirit has responded at
once to this impulse and in repy through
out the country bat one voice proclaiming
that if real danger does threaten all are
and will be united for the common welfare
of the nation.
The new cardinal then took the new
zuchette and placed it on his head. Later
the cardinal and his guests dined together.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-12-20
The Battle Ship Texas Attempts
a Test
SOME STRUCTURAL DEFECT
Sends Her Into Dry Dock for Necessary
Alterations
The HILL Is Weak and Requires Bracing and
tive Cooling Pumps Inadequate for
Their Work.
A Associated Press Special Wire.

Associated Press Special Wire.
New oRK, Dec. 19.-Once more the
official tri al of the battleship Texas has
been post poned, this time after she had
successful ly accomplished three-fourths of
the test al loted to her. The cause of the
postpouen rent as in no way attributable
to the contractor, or to the engineers, but
to structural defects. The ship returned
to her anchorage tonight and will await in
structions from the Washington authori-
ties to Captain Glass as to his further
movement.
At the beginning of the speed trial at sea
the Texas easily attained speed of four
teen knots an hour. This was gradually
increased until, when the four hours trial
under forced draught was begun, the
ship was making fraction over seventeen
knots, the engines being pushed to their
utmost capacity. Under this heavy strata
there was hardly vibration on the upper
decks. For three hours the vessel was
kept under heavy pres sure. The general
average speed for that time was 17.S
knots. The maximum speed attained was
1876 knots. At the end of the third hour
the ship was brought around and headed
back for New York.
1t had become apparent that there was
too much vibra ion of the floor plates in
the engine room, which was caused by
structural weakness. This substantiates
the claim that the ship will have to be
strengthened by channel plates or other
shipbuiding device. There was still other
trouble In the engine room and fire rooms.
Large quantities of cold wafer we're being
used TO keep the journals cool. The water
ran into the crank pits and then was sent
TO a main pipe which extends through the
engine room. The water falls into cisterns
n the fire room, where big pumps are used
to carry it away. The pumps we're totally
inadequate for this. In consequence the
place became flooded and work had to be
stopped. This same difficulty was found
Oh the preliminary trials. and was there
fore not due to any accident of choking or
straining. The circulation pump also be-
became useless for time from heating.
The ship will very likely be sent back to
the Brooklyn navy yard to have charges
made which will obviate the troubles
which stopped today's trial.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-12-20
Bring Death to Miners in North
Carolina
A CUMN0CK MINING HORROR
A Fire Camp Explosion Kills Forty.
three Men
Daring Efforts at Rescue Save Twenty-Five
Men, But Some VIII Die-No
Bodies Recovered
Associated Press Special Wire

Associated Press Special Wire
Raleigh, N. c., Dec. 19.-At 8 o'clock
this morning, shortly after the day force,
numbering seventy.six men, had gone on
duty at the Cumnock coal mines, six miles
west of here, a terrible fire-damp explo.
sion occurred, with fatal effects. Upon
hearing the report the people of the village
and relatives of the entombed miners has
tened to the scene, but for some time they
were unable to gain any tidings from be-
low. After pumping fresh air into the
shafts, several miners were prevailed upon
to venture down and investigate. They
found and brought out twenty-five men
from shafts No. 2 and No. 8, Five or SIX
of them were badly wounded and some of
them will probably die. Others were
slightly wounded A mule and two men
were killed in stope No. ..
After considerable delay the searching
party en'ered stope number one, where
they were greeted by most horrible and
CHASTITY sight. Dead men fearfully multi
ated were found. Some of them partly
covered with pieces of coal, timber and
other debris.
the searching party came up and report
or twelve miners went down to bring up
the dead bodies. but at last accounts none
of the dead had been recovered. 1t Is be-
leved forty-three men were killed. Sow
eral of them were negroes and foreigners
and the rest natives of North Carolina.
Several of them had fanilis living at
Cumnock. A quantity Of dynamite was in
the mine and exploded, wrecking coal cars
and splitting massive pieces of timber into
kindling wood. Mothers, wives and sis'e g
we're around tho mines all day weeping
and wringing their hands with grief, eX-
pecting every moment to see the lifeless
form of some loved one brought up.
Up to l l o'clock tonight but "a of the 67
men who went down in the shaft have re-
turned. The other 43 are supposed to be
dead, but the names of some of them are
unknown. So much damp has been in the
shaft all day that no efforts have been
made to get the bodies to the top. 1t ia
thought the bodies can bs rescued after 1
o'clock tonight.
The scene IL indeed pitiful one. Six
men of the "a came up from The shaft
more or less wounded and it is thought
three of these may die. The men who
escaped from the shaft called to two friends
who were not more than 20. feet away to
come, but they were already dead or una
BILE to make any reply to their companions.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-12-20
ALONG THE RAILROAD LINES
Transmissouri Passenger Troubles in
Process Of Solution
Railroad Extension in Utah-The New York
Central Declares a Dividend-Ticket
Scalpers are Busy

CHICAGO, Dec. 19.-The transmissouri
well today to consider the troubles between
the Denver and Rio Grande and the Union
Psc fic. After short meeting the matter
was.referred to commission which will re-
port in the morning, to which time the
meeting adjourned.
ROAD EXTENSION.
SALT LAKE, Dec. 19.-The Rio Grande
Western railroad closed a contract at Sa-
lima today for grading twenty miles of new
road south. being an extension which will
put the road into Richfields. The work is
to begin Immediately after theft rst of the
year and be completed not later than
June LIST.
DIVIDENDS DECLARED
NEW YORK, Dec. 10. - The New York
Central Railway has declared quarterly
dividend of one per cent. The Lake Shore
has declared a regular semi-annual divI-
dend of three per cent.
The Michigan Central has declared its
regular semi-annual dividend of two per
cent.
sCALPERS BUSY.
CHICAGO. Dec. 19.-A large number of
the tickets of the Union Pacific have been
found on the market, and they are being
used to scalp the rate from Chicago to Den.
yer and between Denver and Montana
points. The tickets are the return portions
of the round trip tickets, and admit of a
scalp of about Sc on each ticket sold.
Chairman Caldwell has begun to buy up
all the tickets and will call upon the Union
Pacific to redeem all of them.
RATES ADVANCED.
New YORK, Dec. let was sta ted in
Wall street today that the transconti-
mental freight rates will be advanced by
the Panama railroad and all overland lines
at meeting to he held early in January.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-12-20
TOYS for the Poor Children

Fol'owin. the example of Victor Hugo,
gen lena named Vincent has left con-
siderable, I'M of money in his will, the in
terest of which is to be employed by thu
pre- ect of Ice in distributing toys among
Door children of Paris. The great poe
had ,een in the habit every year. at fam
il, elmer at which he pres ded. of havipp
a number of children belonging to t,-
poorer classes brought in, and TO whom hi
grandson and Granddaughter ributed
large numbers OF toys. M. Vincent, VIII
was present on one occasion, was so moved
by the simple yet homely ceremony that
he continued the good work until his death,
when he left legacy which is to be em-
pioyed as above stated.-Paris Letter.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-12-20
A FIERY REVENGE
An Injured Husband Seeks SoIace in Persist
emf Incendiarism

An Injured Husband Seeks SoIace in Persist
ent lncendiarism
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. l9.-Fire Marshal
Towe and Detective Crockett today arrest
ed man who gave his name as George A.
Craig, who is charged with setting fire TO a
building owned by John Ryan and occupied
by James Casey as residence.
Craig, in confession made after his
arrest. says that he made three attempts
to burn the place last night, and that he
fired the place because Casey had enticed
his wife away from him and that he took
this means of getting even with him.
Mrs. Craig was decoyed from her hus-
band last April and short time later she
married Casey, who was an old friend of
the family.
Craig claims he was intoxicated last
night, and that he had been driven almost
crazy by the actions of his wife and Casey,
and alleges that he was railroaded to an
insane asylum by them. He was recently
released from the Napa asylum.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-12-20
For Hiss Posebud

pretty dress for girl of l6 is of white
silk patterned with silk rose buds. Broad
white satin ribbon forms point in front
and is carried up over the shoulders, where
it is gathered to form epaulets; frill of
cream lace falls over these and is caught
up in front with a rosette of pink velvet
ribbon. Bishop sleeves are very fashion
able for the wool gowns. and they are
made over fitted lining ard gathered at
the wrist into band of velvet. while the
full ness at the top is either shirred or hox-
plated to make them drop prettly.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-12-20
The New Legging Hose

Among the novelties of the season are
Logging hose, a patented stocking foot,
with Logging top, to be buttoned in regu-
lar Logging fashion from ankle to knee.
These are made for ladies and children's
wear, to be worn variously with Oxford
ties or button shoes These new additions
to the hosiery trade are very smart and
pretty articles for children, giving the but
toned-up effect of the bulkier and heavier
leather leggings. They are slightly in ap-
very appropriate and comfortable for
women cyclists.-New York Evening Post.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-12-20
For EmbOnpOint

Many very fashionable people cling to
the wearing of black and white. They do
not do so under mourning pretense. but be-
cause they find it so very becoming to
them. This is particularly the case with
women a little inclined to ernbonpoint
without being at all fat. Many have the
large frame that suggests plumpness with
out being at all suggestive of too much
adlpose. These, once having taken on the
black and white fever, as one woman calls
ii. lind it hard 10 drop it.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-12-20

The corner of N. Spring and Temple has
always been popular, but this year the jam
is unusual. due, perhaps, to the energetic
firm of Thomas & Ellington, who have been
Offering the choicest line of hold ~ toilet
articles in the city, at prices that cannot
fail to sell them. They are also having
large sale on Tip Top Cough Syrup, the
great cure for coughs and colds.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-12-20

The following is the list of entries and
weights of thu races to be run at Ingleside
today, which are posted at the Los Angeles
Turf club, 2l2 South Spring street. Com
missions received on these races and full
description of each event:
First race. three-quarters Of mile, selling
Triumph 10 W. l. Munson 100 Wicki Wicki
95. Masero 81 Ida Saucr 1902, Skalaho 50 The
King I12, Bueno l05, Long-Dor 100, Imp.
Creighton H., Zaragoza ll2, zoolein ll2,
Pecksniff l12
Silyerado 1O4, Vernon 90. Trix lO1. Amarino
107, Julia o 90, Redroot lOl. Cicero 1O7, Hi
dago %, Cadmus no.
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YUMA, A. t., Dec. 19.--In the case
against Jesus Daniel of Gutenberg, A. T.,
for the mu der of his wife, about five
years ago, the jury, after two hours delib-
erat IN, last night rendered a verdict of
g, " as oh ,rged in the Indictment. Sem
fence will be pronounced on the 3Oth in
slant.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-12-20
Plain and Fancy Capes

Short capes are much worn, ard are
made in velvet. silk and plain or fancy
cloth, trimmed with ruchings of lace, jet
and feather trimmings or with bands of
fur. Short. tight-itting jackets are worn
by young girls, and are made of cloth or
tweed or velvet. They are sometimes
tight-fitting in the back and loose in front.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-12-20
UndeIlyered kilograms

kilograms for the following are at the
Yves ern Union Telegraph company's Of
flee, corner Spring and First streets: II. L.
Kesggy, II. G. Carr, Thos. Barry, Miss May
Irwin, Ben Rosenberg, MI. A. ]. Frismer.