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The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-14

with the Cubans and their cause was aroused to an astonishing degree. A reporter visited G. A. R. post 162 in Allegheny to interview some of the representative veterans on the Cuban situation.
 The post was adjourning. When Commander Brown heard from the re- porter the news of Maceo's assassina- ton he seized his gavel and called the post to order again. The reporter was requested to repeat his story. As they heard the reading of the report of the attack upon Maceo while under the protection of the flag of truce, every one of the fifty grizzled veterans pre- sent pressed forward eagerly. The reading finished, there was a moment of silence; then Comrade R. c. Miller said firmly and slowly: If this be morrow"
 Here, 'too," said others.
 ''The towards" was hissed by many.
 A general and earnest talk followed, in which the most intense earnestness was evidenced.
 If this is true, we will all go to the aid of the Cubans," shouted a speaker. The answer in chorus was, That s what We will"
 The general sentiment prevailing was that the United States should ex- tend immediately a powerful ann to the assistance of the patriots in Cuba.
 Edward F. Cragin, chairman of the Cuban relief committee of this city, said tonight:
 If this news of Maceos death is corrobora'ted the effect will be to ruin the cause of Spain. Maceo in death will accomplish more than he did in life. This treacherous, cold-blooded. diaboical murder places the Span iards below the Cubans and re- moves the last vestige of reason why we could consider Spanish feelings. The conservative spirit will not be strong enough to hold Americans back. The vote in congress, where there were only sixteen in the negative, was a fair index of the feeling then, but dur ing the year that has passed that feeling has been growing more and more intense.
 We may never know just what were the persuasions used by the Spaniards or what was the object of Maceo in going into their hands to confer with them. l cannot think of anything un- less it was President Cleveland's mes sage, as l can conceive of no message from the Spanish government that would receive any attention from him. But if the Spaniards should have rep resented to him that the president or the United States wanted the war to cease and had suggested that there might be some way to bring it about so that the honor of Spain could be maintained and at the same time sat isfactory terms could be made with Cuba, l can see how such an argument might influence him. I hope that one result of this thing will be that we will hear no more of the much talked-of pride and honor of the Spaniards."
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-14
Cincinnati May Hold Mass Meeting.

Cincinnati Dec. 13.-There is out one sentiment in this community regarding the assassination of Gen nral Maceo Indignation is emphatically expressed whenever the matter is discussed. There has been talk of mass meeting for the purpose of giving public eX~ pression regarding the killing of Ma eco and the many barbarities perpet- rated by the Spanish soldiers, and for mulating a petition asking that the United States recognize the belligor- ency of the Cuban insurgents.
 MaceO's assassination has intensified the feeling, already strong here, for the Cubans.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-14
Congress Should Act.

Chicago, Dec. 13.-The circumstances attending the death of General Maceo have aroused feeling of intense in dignation in this city. The stories published in the morning papers were discussed at the various clubs and ho- tels, and opinion was almost unani- mouse that congress would take sum- mary action during the coming week, All agreed that the assassination of Maceo would do Spain more harm than good.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-14
THE MURDER 0F MACE0 Wave of Indignation and Horror Sweeps Over the Country at the Das-
 tard|y Crime.
CONGRESS MAY ACT TO-DAY
INTERVIEJTS WITH SENATORS AND
 REPRESENTATIY

An UncOHHneu Sent1ment Ihat SOmetnlng be Done to Avenge the Deed-Old Sol diers Say That the Assassination is Quite Without q Parallel in History-Many Volunteers Proffer Their Services to the Struggling Patriots-Sentiment in Number of Large Cities. Washington, Dec. 13-Little besides the tragic death of the Cuban insur- gent general Antonio Maceo, was dis cussed in Washington to-day among diplomats and citizens. Sentiment among all classes is decidedly with the insurgents, and hope of the ultimate success of the Cuban cause was ex- pressed on all sides.
 The subject of Maceos death will be brought up in congress tomorrow, most probably in the senate, where several resolutions recognizing Cuban belligerency are pending. It is less difficult to bring the subject up there than in the house, where the rules re- strict action.
  affairs committee was not in a position tonight, he said, to discuss the sub- ject of Maceos death. The news was tco conflicting and indefinite, and he was in favor of waiting until the cir cumstances of the death, assuming that Maceo was dead, were received through United States official chan nels. MT. Hit, because of his promi- nent position, Is cautious, and he voices the general sentiment of the conservative element in both parties.
 There is in both branches of con- gress a large number who are ready to recognize Cuban belligerency, whether the Maceo incident prove cor rect or not.
 Senator Blanchard of Louisiana represents this element. He declared tonight that he was ready at any time to vote for a. resolution recognizing either the 'belligerency of the Cubans or better still their independence.
 Senator Platt of Connecticut said that the mendacious character of the news from Cuba for the past six months and it's utter unreliableness prevented him from expressing any opinion III duVdLce O1 oillCIdt lIllOI Lld- ton confirming Maceo's death.
 Nobody knows" he declared with emphasis, Whether Maceo is dead or alive; if dead how he met his death, or any of the essential details upon which to base an intelligent opinion, and until I do, I will not speak as to what ought to be done or indicate how I will act"
 Messrs. McMillin of Tennessee and Berry of Kentucky favored some ac- tion by the government which would show to the world that the United States did not stand idly by, and by it's silence approve of the methodssof the Spanish government against Cuba.
 It is believed that a resolution to in vestigate the manner in which Maceo met his death will be offered in con- gress. Even Cuban sympathizers do not think such matter is within the power of this government, as Maceo was Spanish subject and his death, if he is dead, occurred on Spanish soil; but it will be within the province of the United States consul general at Fla vana to institute such inquiries and for congress to call for and act upon his report.
 The matter will doubtless take this course.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-14
RAN AMUcK WITH 4 PIsroI.
Colored Youth Shoots Five Persons, One
 Fatally.

colored bootblack, aged IT, ran amuck last night with revolver in his hand and shot five persons, one fatally. He started on the east side of the city by shooting two col 0red men, inflicting flesh wounds. Leaving them, he tried to shoot woman, but the pistol failed to work. He then took a street car and went to the Baptist taber- nacle, where he shot two more coIored men, one in the leg and the other ill the arm Going mile further he went to house where a dance given by colored people was progressing, and shot Alexander Willis, killing him instantly.
 Brooks was captured by the police just as he was in the act of shooting another man. The theory is that Brooks is crazy.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-14
The EeeIinn In Pittsbnrg

Pittsburg, Pa. Dec. 12.-When the news of the reported assassination of Maceo was bulletined at the offices of the United Associated Presses in Pitts burg yesterday it was read by thou sands and Spain was denounced in the most vigorous language. Sympathy
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-14
Sails With Aid for the Patriots.

Jacksonville, Fla, Dec 13.-The fill buster steamer Three Friends will sail from Fernandina at one o'clock to- night, having on board forty men and a number of mysterious boxes suppos- ed to contain arms, ammunition and dynamite. It is thought that the steamers destination is t1uba.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-14
Patriots Will Not Compromise Now.

Chicago, Dec. !3.-Dr Charles W. Thomas returned to Chicago yesterday from a months visit in Cuba. He said he was watched day and night by a Spanish detective and travelled as a land agent. He obtained authority in Havana which enabled him to cross the trocha and make observations. He asserted that if the Cubans could hold out they would never have to win a pitched battle, as yellow fever and smallpox were doing more deadly work than the insurgents could do with bull let's He estimated Spains daily ex- pense of conducting the war at three hundred thousand dollars. He added:
 Spain will have to crush out the life of every insurgent before she can end the war. No compromise will be ac- cepted now"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-14
Official News of the Rebellion.

Havana, Dec 13.-Advices from the province of Pinar del Rio are to the ef- feet that Colonel Feijoo, acting under orders from Captain General Weyler, left Campo Florida, near Havana, on Friday and went in search of the rebels under Aguirre, Castillo, Arnaguren and other leaders. The insurgents, com prising 1900 cavalry, were found at La Luzranche, and were attacked and defeated. The Spanish troops pursued them and several fights occurred at other points, in which the rebels were invariably defeated. In all these en- counters the rebels lost seven killed and the troops five wounded.
 On Saturday Colonel Feijoos com mand met a body of rebels at Tumba Cuatro and dislodged them from their positions. The insurgents left eleven dead on the field and carried many wounded with them on their retreat. The Spanish loss was nineteen wound ed.
 The Havana volunteers organized a grand torchlight procession in honor of General Weyler. Large crowds were out to witness the demonstration. The paraders who were accompanied by several bands of music, marched through the principal streets and then proceeded to the palace, where a great crowd had assembled. General Weyler was most enthusiastically cheered and there were many cries of Long live the King" Long live Spain" and other patriotic phrases.
 q q the colonels of the volunteer regiments. He thanked the corps for the services they had always rendered the country. He remarked upon the coincidence that as soon as volunteers were stationed along the trocha Maceo, pushed by the Spanish columns, was unable to cross the line on land. He came to the prov ince of Havana by sea and met his death as soon as he passed the trocha. Continuing. General Weyler said ne expected to speedily bring about the pacification of the island. He looked for the cooperation of all Spaniards
 and all those willing to be classed as Spaniards, whether born in Cuba or Spain.
 He added that as soon as the war was over he would offer his assistance to the political parties to bring about a satisfactory solution of the questions bearing upon the reorganization and reconstruction of the country. number of speeches were made, in which the SD akers expressed the great
 est loyalty to crown and country, and urged their hearers to lay down their lives, if necessary, for the honor of | Spain. All the speakers were cheered to the echo. After the speeches the | demonstration ended.
 General Weyler will return to the 1 province of Pinar del Rio this week.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-14
Spanish Minister Discredits the Report.

Washington Dec. 13.-The Spanish minister, MT. Dupuy de Lome, express ed the hope to-day that the American people would suspend judgment regard ing the reported assassination of Ma eco until the real facts are known. He ridiculed the statement that the vice captain general, Ahumada. should be aparty to such an occurrence, and said he believed that there was sufii- cent number of reputable correspon- dents in Havana to investigate the charges fairly and publish the result. The statements of the punta, said he, bore the stamp of absurdity upon their face, and were made to neutralize the effect of the presidents message and to create sympathy with their failing cause.
 We have been accused repeatedly" he said, "of circulating the report of Moceo's death to affect the action of congress. It is quite reasonble to as- sume now that Maceo is known to be dead that the junta is originating rs~ ports of his death by treachery for the same reason
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-14

was permanently organized, more than four hundred men putting their names on the roll.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-14
schleicher and Kelley Arrested.

 The saloon and general liquor store of Hugh J. Reynolds on Crown street was robbed of a large quantity of ci- gars and liquors and also a hydronl- eter valued at S45 The burglars push- ed open the transon1 over a door in the rear of the store The case was report ed to the police and Officers Cowles and Tighe were put in charge of it. Detec- tive Tighe continued the work while Cowles was in California in quest of Clark Tighe found the hydrometer and returned it to MT. Reynolds, who was then informed for the first time of it's loss.
 The circumstances surrounding the case directed the attention of the de- tectives to Joseph Schleicher. It took some time to run down the alleged cuI- prit. On Saturday night he was found in saloon on Crown street. It was we'll known to the officers that Schleich- CT had an accomplice. He was thought to be Michael J. J. Kelley of 49 Web ster street. Detective Tighe went to Webster street and awaited Kelley's arrival. He had long wait. It was o'clock yesterday morning when Kel- ley returned to his home. The officer put him under arrest immediately. Kelley denied all knowledge of the matter. He will be arraigned with Schleicher this morning.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-14
.C. c. ANDREW & co. ROBBED
HOBART SACKETT, ENGINEER AND
 W4ICHMAN, ARRESTED.

He Is Supposed to be Responsible for the
 Loss of Provision from the Packing
 House-was Captured Yesterday Morn-
 ing-Joe schleioher and Kelley Will be
 Arraigned for Burglary.
 Detective-Sergeant Cowles and De- tective McGrath arrested Hobart Sack cit, an engineer and watchmau en1- ployed by c. c. Andrew & Co.,, whole sale meat and provision dealers, at 27 Long wharf, yesterday morning. Sack cit will be arraigned this morning in the city court for stealing meat, etc, from his employers.
 . Some time ago the manager of the company reported to the police that he had missed many articles of provisions, amounting in value to several hundred dollars.
 Certain circumstances led the mana ger to think that some one who was thoroughly conversant with the meth ods of work about the packing house was the culprit. This suspicion was confided to the police.
 The officers detailed on the case fol- lowed the clues, and yesterday morn ing Sergeant Cowles decided that the time for action had arrived. Accom- panied by Detective McGrath he went, at o'clock in the forenoon, to the vi- cinity of the packing house and await ed developments maintaining a close watch over the premises. The espion- age was not of long duration: for the officers had been in their hiding place only few minutes when Sackett came o1Jf r,ff dle, which he laid under the boot of a buggy in which he intended to ride to his home. Another bundle was put in, and still another.
 In the meantime the officers were be- coming more and more convinced that at last they were on the track of their man. Sackett, after getting his bum dies all adjusted, stepped into the buzz gy and drove toward Fair Haven. The officers, in a carriage, followed. On Ferry street Sackett stopped and took one of the bundles in a. house, said to be occupied by a relative. While he was in the house the officers, who had caught up with him, made an exani- nation of the remaining articles in the buggy.
 When Sackett came out Sergeant Cowles accosted him and asked what he took in the house and also where he got the chickens, etc, that were still in the carriage. Sackett said that he had taken some meat in the house, and that he had bought the articles referred to-. He was told to bring out the meat, already in the house, one of the off, cers accompanying him in the house, while the other stayed by the team. Returning, Sackett and his entire out fit were taken to the police station.
The herald., 1896-06-16
First Chapter Speedily Solved
by Judge Shaw
TWO DIVORCES NECESSARY
Before Ella Schmidt Can Legally Rejoin
IIer Husband
An Important Decisl,n Handed Down by Judge
York-Stork is Insane, Not crim-
inal Court News

A buxom lady, fair, fat and forty.
yesterday morning sought the advice
of Sam kutz as to her matrimonial mud
die. 1t apears that last July she re-
ceived from her brother-in-law beau
tiful black bordered notice of her hus-
bands death in a hospital in France.
to which far land he had betaken HIM
self. Accepting this document as indis-
putable evidence she was promptly led
to the altar by another man. Now their
happiness is temporarily blighted by the
intelligence that husband No. Is still
in the land of the living. The lady was
anxious to know what she should do.
Would it be necessary to get divorce
from both that she might legally be
united to the present husband? The
deputy county clerk referred to the dis
trict attorney by whom she was ad-
vised that the courts would annul her
second marriage, and then she might
get a divorce from her real husband
and be Joined again to No. 2. whom she
much prefers to the man who left her for
France and didn't really die there. Mrs.
Ella X. Schmidt for that was her name
yesterday, lost no time in active pro-
cedure. A complaint was promptly
sworn out by her pseudo husband, JOS
eph Schmidt, whom she soon hopes to
make happy again. and in the after
noon Judge Shaw dissolved their biga
nous bonds. Mrs. Ella will now begin a
suit for divorce against husband No. l.
on the grounds of desertion, and that
being granted will be free to rejoin her
Joseph
The herald., 1896-06-16

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GINOCCHIO-June IA. 1896, Mrs. Angela
Ginocchio, nee Garibaldi, dearly
loved mother of Mrs. j. Castruccio and
Joseph Ginocchio, and sister of Cos
tantino Garibaldi of Pasadena, and
Mrs Mary Cuneo of San Gabriel. The
deceased was a native of Chiavarl,
Italy and a resident of this city for %
years, where she was well and favor
ably known by all who had made her
acquaintance. She died at the age OF
81 years
Funeral Tuesday, June 10th. at 9:15 a. m.
from her late residence at 1902 Santee
street, thence to St. Vincent's church.
Friends invited.
FOY-At her home, June IA, 1885, Irma Foy.
a native of this city, the beloved daugh-
ter Of Samuel G. and Lucinda Macy
Foy. aged IS years months and 8
Funeral from the home of her parents,
G5l South Pearl street, at o'clock p. m.
Tuesday, June 16 thence to- st. PauIs
Episcopal church. where services will be
held. Interment at Evergreen cemetery.
Friends and acquaintances invited to at
tend.
OSBORNE-Agnes M. Osborne. beloved
wife of S. N. Osborne
Funeral Wednesday. Private.
REINHARDT-OwenA A. Reinhardt, son Of
J. w. Reinhardt, in this city, June 14th,
aged months and 25 days.
PARTRIDGE-At Long Beach, June 18th.
at p. m., Valora, eldest daughter OF
w. Il. and M. Alzina Partridge. In the
18th year of her age.
The herald., 1896-06-16
POLICE COURT DOINGS
OIlvas Arraigned-A Boy Burglar Held
AEswer-Other Cases

OIivas Arrni1nsd-A Boy Burglar Held to
Arswer-Other Cases
AS Is usual on Monday, there was
big docket of cases to be considered IN
the police court, but most of them were
of petty offenders of various stripes.
Several felony charges were under con-
sideration, and one was disposed OF.
Before Justice Owens Olivas, the Mex
lean editor who stabbed fellow-coun-
tryman and journalist named Gutter
rez Sunday night, was arraigneo, ana
June eth set as the date for examlna-
tion on a charge of assault with deaoiy
weapon. Bonds were fixed at S50o,whicn
were furnished. and OlivaS was re-
leased.
Willie Smith, a little negro boy, ana
Pete McIntire, a bootblack ana MS
chum, were examined by Justice MOI
rison on a burglary charge, aiieglns
that they robbed lunch stand at Thlro
McIntire was found guiltless ana ois-
charged. but the Smith boy was held
for trial to the superior court, Win
bonds in the sum of $1,000.
On another forgery charge Henry
Wenzel was arraigned and June Zoth
set as the date of examination. There
are in all some seven forgery complaints
to which he will have to answer
Joe McCarty was found guilty by
Justice Morrison of stealing photo
camera from a Wells-Fargo wagon ana
sentenced to ninety days in the city jail
He was Immediately taken before Jus
tice Owens and arraigned on another
complaint alleging that he stole SUIT
of clothes from one Joe Cuiroz some
weeks ago He will be tried Wednesday
Mrs Mary Walsh of No. S12 South
Hill street was arrested In the morning
on a misdemeanor complaint and was
arraigned at p. m. Trial was set for
the 18th, and she was released on her
own recognizance. The complainant
was a man named Miller, a neighbor,
with whom Mrs. Walsh had had diff
Guilty and whom she had arrested few
days ago for disturbing the peace. Her
arrest was probably actuated as piece
of spite work in retaliation.
Henry Hamlin was arraigned on
charge of battery. pleaded not guilty.
and will be tried today. Hamblin is
accused by his wife of beating and mall
treating her.
The disturbance of the peace case of
James Clearwater and j. w. Burch
went over for hearing until June IS.
also a similar complaint against Oil
yer Crowder, Catherine Burk and Ber-
tha Krigler, which will be heard on the
o5th.
When the misdemeanor charge
against Lee Kwai Sing and E. H. Miller.
for putting up an awning too low. came
UP the defendants were promptly dis
charged. Curtis Colyer was fined SO
for leaving his horse unhitched on the
street, but the fine was later RENTED.
For selling opium without license.
All Kee was yesterday arrested in Chi
natown. arraigned. and had trial set
for the 10Th. He is out on $50 bail.
A boy named William Hardy paid SO
fine for jumping on railroad cars. con-
trary to ordinance. Ella Loretti, ar
rested as a vagrant, will be heard on the
23d of this month. Johns Bowers, a
healthy vagrant. got fifteen DAYS in
which to labor on the chain gang, and
five sleepers found in box cars in the
Southern Pacific yards We're given sixty
day fioaters. The usual grist of inebri
ates was disposed of, which closed the
business for the day.
The herald., 1896-06-16
Licensed to Wed

The following marriage licenses were
issued yesterday by the county clerk:
George c. Watson, aged "a years. and
Annie Greive. aged So. both natives of
England. and residents of Redondo
Beach.
Theodore Bussmann, aged 81 years, and
Lizzie Hovel, aged SO years, both natives
Of Germany, and residents of Los An
geles.
Will Sweet, aged 26 years. native of
Tennessee and Mrs. Matte Fuller, aged
26 years, a native of Texas, both resi-
dents of Los Angeles.
John Shankle, aged % years, a native
of North Carolina. and resident of
Chion. San Bernardino county, and Allie
Williams, aged II years, native of
Texas, and a resident of Pomona.
Albert Henry Sievert. aged 80 years, a
native of Canada, and Mary Fl. Verney,
aged "a years. a native of Washington,
d. c., both residents of Los Angeles.
Donald Barker, aged % years, native
of Canada, and Cora Scovel, aged Is
years. native of Iowa, both residents of
Santa Monica.