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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-10
MAYNOT BE MACEO
Doubt About the Alleged Death Of
the Cuban Chief. 49,
Hs BODY HOT 80 FARM EVIDENCE

Interview with Major Cirsjeda, who Con-
handed the Spanish Troops when the
Hope Of the Rebellion Was Said to Have
Been Knled-Aneged Note writtes By
Young Comes - Havana sympathisers
Scout the Spanish Claim.
Havana. Dec 1o.-tCopyright. 1885, by
the Associated Press. 1.-The confident
claims Of the Spanish officials that they
have abundant proof Of the death Of An
tonic Maceo and his young aide. Fran
cisco Gomez. son Of Maxine Gomez.
continue without abatement. The de-
tails which are announced now, how
ever, of the facts relied upon for the
Identification Of the two Cubans have
caused an undercurrent Of doubt in
this city. Major Cirujeta, who COM
manded the Spanish forces in the en-
gagement at Punta Bravo on Monday,
and whose troops discovered the two
bodies and gave the evidence Of iden-
LITIGATION, consented to be interviewed
on the circumstances Of the case. He
said yesterday to the correspondent of
the Associated Press that when the
rebels were routed it was evident that
the body of the chief was abandoned
on the field. The Spanish column.
without stopping to explore the field,
went in hot pursuit Of the insurgents
and followed them for a mile or more.
Meantime young Gomez is supposed to
have committed suicide by Maceo's
side.
No Identification of the Bodies.
While the troops were returning to
GuatO after the pursuit had ceased
various guerrillas belonging to Major
Cirujeda's command went over the
field where the rout of the insurgents
had occurred. and searched the bodies
remaining there for anything of i'm
portance. THE body of Maceo," Major
Cirujeda continued, was relieved of a
ring. clothing, etc. The guerriilas who
performed the act were at the time
quite unaware that the body was that
of Maceo. In fact. little attention was
paid to the identity of the bodies. II
was already dark on the field. and II
was raining. Various other bodies
were also searched 1t was an adju-
tant. according to Major Cirujeda's fur
Their statement. who insisted that the
aforementioned body and the other
~ Ing by 1tS Sue were eNl0ently OF DTst-
rate Importance. and that they must
not thus be left without Identification.
Brutal Treatment Of the Bodies.
THE two bodies were therefore tied
by the feet to .he tails of some horses.
Major Cirujeda went on &c
relate. land thus dragged over the
ground. the intention being to carry
them to town for Identification. But
after proceeding for a while the horses
became tired with their burden and the
| bodies were therefore cut loose and lef,
in the road" When the troops reached
Guato Major Cirujeda proceeded &c
| read the documents which had beer
| found upon the bodies. and which wer,
| described in these dispatches yesterday
| They included a letter addressed Il
| Dear Pancho" and signed M. Go.
mez;" a diary of Maceo's operations
from Nov. IS to Dec. Z. and a note ir
pencil found on the body of the young.
| er man. saying he died rather thar
| abandon the body of his general. Ma.
| Geo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-10

Spanish report that Maceo has been
killed. The story was concocted at the
palace to counterac; the bad effect Of
Maceo's success In crossing the trocha
between two Spanish forts near Canas
without losing n man"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-10
LETTER FROM YOUNG GOMEZ.
Tells OF Suicide in Order to Die with Hi
Chief-BOdies Missing.

Chief-Botiies Missing.
The undershirt and socks on the body
of the older man were marked with
the initials "A. NJ" and a ring on the
finger contained the engraved inscrip-
ton Antonio y Maria" Following is
a copy of the letter written in pencil
which was found on the body of the
youth supposed to be Francisco Gomez:
Dear Mamma. Papa, Dear Brothers:
l die at my post / did not want to
abandon the body of General Maceo.
and stayed with him. / was wounded
in two places. and as 1 did not fall
into the hands of the enemy / have
killed myself. 1 am dying. die
pleased at being in the defence of the
Cuban cause. / await for you in the
other world. Your Son,
FRANCISCO GOMEZ.
Friends or Foes: Please transmit To
its destination as requested by one
dead"
After reading these documents, Major
Cirujeda says. ne became convinced
that the bodies which his troops had
abandoned were those of Antonio Ma
Geo and young Gomez. But it was then
too late to return and recover them.
Major Cirujeda, however expresses the
firm conviction that they were those of
Maceo and Gomez son. With the in
surgents in the battle. Major Ciruietla
says. was a beautiful amazon about
% years of age. who urged the rebels
"a la Dachete." Major Cirujeda has
taken charge Of the objects found on
the body said to be that of Maceo for
further examination TIL = were n GOLD
watch. a splendid pair OF cuff buttons
made by Moreau TORN. Paris. with
five-pcinted stars on them. and in.losed
in a leather case a hunting knife with
an ebony handle and gold mounted, and
a good water proof coat.
1t is thus seen that there has been
no actual identification of the bodies
themselves. the conviction as to identi-
ty resting upon the evidence of docu-
ments and articles found upon them.
There is no doubt. however. Of the as
surance OF the general public here that
Maceo is dead. 1t is pointed out that
he met his death in a manner similar
to that of Jose Marti and Zaqas-
Major Cirujeda telegraphed to head
quarters that after the battle ct Punta
Bravo he had been obliged to abandon
the bodies. The insurgents upon noting
the small force of the reconnoiterine
party rushed in with a large number
on the troops and succeeded in carryinc
away the body said to be Maceo's. but
without securing any Of the Jewels and
papers which had been found upon IL.
Major Cirujeda in order not to abandon
his dead and wounded was compelled
TO return to Punta Bravo
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-10

Carrollton, Dec. l0.-At Vaudeville, fif-
teen miles northwest of here, CHI Simp-
son. 20 years old, stabbed and dangerously
II not fatally wounded his teacher, Clar-
ence Campbell. because the latter CHI s.iscd
hiY.,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-10
An Alleged Fact Abou. Allison.

Canton, o., Dec. 10.-Allison will he
secretary Of state in McKinley's cabi-
net. This may be set down as a fact
1t Is declared on good authority that
Mckinley has picked him out for that
position.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-10

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-10

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-10

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Death BY Electricity.


From aoath's cSnpanion.l
Scientists think that death by
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less They do NOT know that II
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81 am extremely sensitive to
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lover and over again / have
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although Iappeared unatfect-
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15
THE GREAT VALLEY.
CITY-HALL COURT NEWS.
Meadors Case Continued Again-Re-
nunciatiOn Of n VIII.


The case Of William Meadors, charged
with the murder OF Maggie Driver, was
called in the Hastings Court yesterday,
and continued until May 18th, on motion
of Commonwealth s-Attorney Smith, be-
ing acquiesced in by Mr.. George L.
Wise, OF counsel for the defence. When
the prisoner entered the court-chamber
he looked rather brighter than usual.
He was neatly dressed in dark coat
and vest, light trousers, blue tie. and
wore a watch and chain, and plain gold
ring upon his left hand
The following witnesses were called to
be present on the day set: Captain W.
H. Thomas, Officer G.. T. Duggins, DIR.
w. II. Parker. Lee Robinson, Lewis
Corrie, and w. C. Ellis, for the Com
monwealth: and Drs. r. b. Teusler, F.
w. Gee. and Messrs. c. A. Scott, w. c.
Smith, Il. A. Jacob. ID. II. Pyle, I. j.
Wren, and J. p. Bowery, for the de-
fence
The prise ler's mother and sister sat
by him in the Sergeants office after the
case had been called.
Henrietta Pollard (colored), charged
with keeping a house Of ill-fame. was ar
raigned and tried in this court yesterday.
The jury failed to agree upon a verdict
and the case went over 10 the next term.
Matte Mason (colored), who was in
dicted for burglary, was found guilty Of
petit larceny, and sent TO jail for fifteen
DAYS, and was fined S.
In the Chancery Court Mrs. Elizabeth
3. Whitlock renounced the provisions
made for her in the will of her deceased
husband, Charles l.. WhitlocR, and
claims dover in the real estate and her
distributlve share of his personal estate.
Eugene c. Massie qualified as executor
of the estate of DR.. William i. Palmer,
and John f. Davis qualified as admins
traitor of Lily +. Davis In this court yes
terday.
A divorce suit was filed in the Law and
Equity Court yesterday by Mary p. Bent
ley against Albert Bentley
In the City Circuit Court the suit Of
James Harmon VS.. the Western Union
Telegraph Company was dismissed.
The trustees of ST. Paurs church were
authorized TO borrow money.
In the case OF Joseppa Fazioli VS.. Ma
daline Day. judgment was confessed for
$500.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15
FOR M'kINLEf'
The Republican Convention .,
v,r., ni.trfct Endorsss Him.


-, n,.trtct Endorses Him.
r,ppAuANNoCK. VA, April a.
,snecial)-The Republican pis'ric.
vontion assembled here to-day.
c,,atrnan Samuel L. Greshem called '"e
rOee,,ne to order, and temporary u
ao,vot,on was effected. with Wll'ain
Wavo Of Westmoreland, as Ghali mo-" 90
and Dunn. OF Caroline, ana LIVE
yyas,rooreland. as secretaries On ~
,,op representatives OF the press III
,andance were also made seeretaflos
chatrran MAYO thanked the conven'i'i'
ona e,ated they had met for business.
On ,,ot,on OF Mr.. Goes, OF NOT
horland committees on credentials "'
resolutions were appointed. a niou an
,ake n recess at this juncture DIous"' ~.
a sharp controversy, showing .ne nh
lstence OF factions In the coh'eh''0"'
motion finally prevailed .,"
AFTER RECESS.
Tho report OF the Committee on Lel
,ranent organization was received VIZ"
,hs convention assembled af'er reOe -s,1'
and the temporary organization was i"@"e
,rhe Committee on Resolutions onered
sbor, report in shape OF resolu w
pIedgiug the Republicans OF the - g,
trict TO support the action Oh tne
Louis convention. IT .
A resolution was offered naming =. -
walker of Gloucester. and DR.. s'ai
bargh. of Accomac county. DELEGATES -
81 louis. and Griffin. of Spotsyivania'
and Laws. of westmoreland, alterha'es'
wITHDRAWN.
Other names were offered and with,
drawn. and the original resoutioh Wa
adopted. The delegates were 'ne"
structed for Mckinley. oAo..on
DE Jarnette, OF Caroline. was chosen
o,ao,or and in seconding De Jarnette
nomination DR.. starbargh made a , sever
attack on the Democrats Of the distI .Io
and state. Governor o'Ferrall. anu mn ent
Legislature. He denouheeu 80 rn unsatls-
Sactorv 70 the Republican party than tne
r%E, Walton law. Colonel Lamb theh
addressed the convention.