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The sun., 1896-12-12
NO SIGN OF M4CEo,s BoDF.
Newspaper Correspondents search for IL
In NaIn-Dr. Zertucha's New story.

In nin-Dr. Ecrtuchno New story.
HAVANA. Dec. ll.-Dr. Maxine Zer,ucha, for
merly Antonio Macco's physician, who surren-
dered to Gen. Tort at San Felipe. has been In
tervicwed by reporter OF La Luchd. one of the
leading newspapers of this city. DR.. Zertucha
says that Maceo intended to attempt to cross
the trocha on Dec. 3. but was prevented by
sickness from doing SO. On the next day. how
ever II was announced that he would not
march across the trocha with his men. but
would 60 by water around the end OF the
trocha and meet insurgeut force on tho
Havana side OF the line. Two boats were
painted black in order to prevent their being
seen and the oars were muffled so they could
not be heard playing in the rowlocks. At night
Maceo and twenty-six men embarked in tho
boats and passed In front OF the town OF Mariel,
at the northern extremity OF the western trocha.
without being seen by any OF the Spanish sem
tries therenbout. The patriot leader Miro and
several other commanders of patriot bands ac-
companled Maceo. The short voyage was
complished without mishap. and the insurgent
party landed without being discovered.
When on Dec the engagement took place
between the patriots and Major Cirujeda's
command Maceo was encampcd with 1000
men. When the Spanish force appeared Maceo
divided his men into two forces, his intention
being to surround the Spanish column. He re-
manned alone with his staff for moment
watching the fighting: and then exclaimed:
This Is going we'll"
Soon afterwnrd he was hit hv two bullets, one
strik ing him on the chin. breaking his Jaw. and
passing out at the junction OF neck and shoulder.
and the other striking him in the abdomen.
Either wound would have caused death. and he
died In a short time.
The insurgents. who were fighting les peratcly
against the Spanish attack, were panic-stricken
when they heard of tho death OF their chief.
They fed in disorder. not making anv attempt
TO take MaceoS body with them. The SpRniards
returned to IuntR Bravo with their dead and
wounded. When the field was clear some Of
the patriots returned and carried Macco's body
off with them. DR.. Xcrtucha says that he does
not know where tho body was buried. and thus
far the search made by the Spnniards has
proved fruitless.
There is good deal of rejoicing in Havana
over Maceos death. but as yet there have been
CURED In spain. The press ~ Havana continues
TO treat the subject In leading Giles, all ex-
not been discovered. The deputaton OF cor
respondents and reporters of local newspapers
who went to Iioye Colorado to search for tho
body are continuing their Investigations. but
nothing concerning the result OF their inquiry
Is known here.
1t is reported upon semi official authority that
DIR. /ertucha has stated that Miro, Alberto
NOdArse Gordon. an American; Ramon Ahu-
mada. Alfredo lustiz, and otner leaders who
were followers of Maceo were wounded more or
less severely. and that the leader, BermudeZ
was hurt very seriously in the stomach in the
fight with Sen. lnclan which took place in the
Gobernadora Hills.
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MISS NAOMI vOISE MARRIED.
Journeys with Young Engineer Uonister to
Newark TO Have the Knot Tied.

MOUNT VERNON. n. Y. Dec. 1.-THE friends
of Miss Naomi Volse, aged lS. q granddaughter
of the late Alfred DuncOmb. were surprised to-
day when they learned that she had been Sc
cretly married to Charles HOLSTER, aged 10, a
civil engineer OF this city.
On Wednesday, Nov, 25 tho couple accompa-
MED by two friends. journeyed to Newark
n. D., where they called on the Rev. Charles H.
Dodd. pastor OF the Baptist Tabernacle OF that
city. and were married. IL was decided to keep
the wedding secret until the blessing of tho
brides grandmOthe., Mrs. Naomi Duncomb
Will whom she lived, could he secured
The couple separated when they reached this
city. ana each returned home, with the under
standing that the secret should he kept until
the parents of the bridegroom and the grand
mother OF the bride could be pacitied.
FINALLY tho secret leak ed ont. Mrs. Duncomb.
when asked about It, denied the report, but
when reporter asked the young lady herself as
TO the truth OF the reported marriage, she ad-
1t is said that Mrs Duncomb is not inclined to
forgive the couple, but the friends Of the bride
pelieVs lhaL every thing will be all right in tho
enu. llT holIisler knew nothing Of the mar
rlaee OF ma son until informed OF the fact by u
reporter tonight.
The bride 10 u step-dauRhter OF William Wal
lace McClelan OF Albuquerque, N NJ. and 10
said 70 DO the wealthiest heiress IN Westchester
county. " is said that the opposition OF Mrs.
puncomb 70 the marriage was based aiI0ply on
the youth OF the couple,
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VENEZUELA AND TIE TREATY.
No Serious Trouble Expected from Michel
enn's Outburst.

WASHINGTON, Dec. H. Neither Secretary
Olney nor the British Ambassador expects any
serious embarrassment in the negotiations re-
garding Venezuela from tho delay in Minister
Andrade's return to the United States and the
somewhat vcnomous attack made upon the pro-
posed treaty by Sehor Tomas Micheena. the dis
cnrded Venezuelan Minister to London. So
many personal intriGues enter into all matters
OF south American diplomacy that speedy
ac ion upon any subject Is not looked for As a
rule, however, the Congress of each state is
undr- control OF the Administration. The cabled
despl .Nes received here on Saturday last
saying that Crespo approved the treaty, arc
regarded as practically closing the incident.
1t has been stated that tho Venezuelan Legis-
lature might not be convened, except in extra
session. before February. md that the Consti-
tuition of that country required all treaties to be
approved by both lone and ,.da ssnate, It d is
departure may have been in response to n re-
quest from President Crespo that he personally
attitude of the United States in the matter and
convey tn them the intmation that the United
states nnn gone as 'ap ara r. tP1S n NO IN the mat.
asking the good offices or the United States. re-
fused to accept the results OF those good offices,
when they were most distinctly favorable to
Venezuelan demands. the limits of friendly
intervention would bo understood to have been
reached
ITO friends with whom he conversed before
leaving Washington. M Andrale expressed
fears that there might he n hostile feeling re-
gardinR the proposed iifty-year clause, but
frothy demonstrations of this kind are common
in South America. Mr.. Michclcna, who has
succeed President Crespo. In well-informed
diplomatic circles 1t is believed that there is
nothing hut political Intrigue in Michelena's
when the Legislature convenes, President
Crcspo VIII take such steps as will either force
ratification of the treaty or preciptate another
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aos WENT DoWN WITH HER.
Last Reports ne to the Foundering OF tho
Steamer Salier.


BREMEN, Dec. 1l.-It is now known that when
the North German Lloyd steamer Salier
foundered on the CorunnA Corrubeda shoals in
the gale that swept the Atlantic coast of Eu-
rope early In tho week she had abo ard at least
al4 steerage passengers. oil Of whom. together
with her crew OF seventy-eight men, went down
with tho ship. The Salier carried no cabin pas
sengers.
A despatch from Corunnn TO the Cologne
Gazette says that the number Of persons lost by
the laundering Of the North German Lloyd
steamer Saler may be ns high 500. The
Gdzcttes correspondent says that the ship had
aboard 80 passengers when she left Antwerp,
and embarked q great many more at Spanish
ports. Tho Salier's wrockage which has been
washed ashore, indloh htcs that tho steamer went
to pieces rapidly. The Gdzette's correspondent
says that the Salier was wrecked four miles
north Of villagracla on the night of Dec. {. the
vessel being at the time less than three miles of
shore. The despatch to the Gazette is discred-
tied In Bremen.
The Lloyds agents at Corunna report that tho
Salier foundered in dense fog. The Salier. tho
agents say. had a fearfully rough passage from
Bremen to Corunna, which port she left on
Dec. q having lost two boats and sustained
other damage
Some bodies from the Snlier have been washed
ashore near Vgo, Spain, among them that of
the Captain. His watch had stopped at 5M
O'Clock, presumably on Tuesday morning. II is
stated In vigo that the number OF persons lost
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DEAR THING, SHE CUT 4 rHRoAE
Celebration or Maria Bsrberi's Acquitta
Goes On Finely.

Celebration or Maria Barberi's Acquittal
Goes On Finely.
Celebrations of the acquittal of Maria Barberi.
the Italian girl who cut her bootblack lovers
throat with q razor were resumed yesterday.
When the girl woke up in her Bowery homo early
yesterday morning there were already host OF
new journalists awaiting her. The male new
journalist is hard to take, but the female OF the
species is indescribable. Those who awaited
the Italian girls awakening yesterday morning
were women. They had their pads and pencils
ready. and when the heroine appeared she was
Immediately informed that she felt we'll. that IL
was like a glimpse OF heaven to wake up and
find the sun shining IN at the window. that she
could scarcely realize that tho door was open
and the way clear for her to 60 where she
wished. They told the girl other things. too.
and she smiled and said Yes" while the women
scra~led away on their pads to catch the first
editona.
lawyers. A thousand people trailed behind
her. And there she hold reception. The
Countess di BraZza was waiting there. She
from itaiy. where SIC had attended the wedding
OF the Prince of Naples. The reporters put this
down and the Countess smiled
neck Then she gave the girl an amber rosary.
which she said she had brought from Rome.
Other people came in. and nice. comfortable,
hysterical time they had. Then one OF the law
photographed. After that they made the
rounds OF the italian banks and dropped in at
each Italian newspaper offise. and a thousand
got home al O'Clock and found seven museum
managers waiting to bid for her. The managers
were mot in IT," though. tor the lawyers and
missionaries would not give the girl mp to be
freak. She Is more valuable as an advertising
medium. She will make more trips to-day.
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They Want mn Election Lnw Chder which
Their Votes Can he Counted.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1l.-Col. Buck, the Repub-
lican " boss" Of Georgia. has appealed to tho
managers OF the Mckinley Administration to
take some steps to protect tho Republican voters
in the Southern States from the dishonest cleo
tion methods alleged against the Democrats.
He went over the situation with Mark Hanna
and the Republican leaders who are ex-
pccted to be influential during the com
ing Administration, aud made n number OF Sc
rl0us charges against the Democrats of Georgia.
He claims that the regis stratiOn and election
laws of thRt state are such as to render It i'm
possible for many thousands Of Republicans to
get their votes counted. lie declared that a
national election law should be reGnacted, or
there should be "A reduction in the representa-.
tiOn in Congress and the electoral college I'm
der the present system. he alleges. the ballots
are printed so at to deceive many OF the voters,
and those who are not deceived ara SO confused
by tho style Of printing the ballots In certain
districts that their votes are rendered void.
A bill has already been introduced in the
present Congress by Representative Gibson OF
Tennessee which Is calculated to correct some
Of the alleged abuses in the election laws Of the
Southern States.
The sun., 1896-12-12
0As FRAyCHISE HEARING.
PermIts to Open the Streets VIII Doubtless
Ee Refused.

Milo NJ. Beldng. President of tho Consumers
Fuel Gas Heat, and Power Company, wrote a
letter to Mayor Strong yesterday about the
franchise which the Board OF Aldermen voted
TO the company on Tuesday. AT Mr.. BeIdlng's
suggestion the Mayor decided to give public
hearing on tho resolution In his Office on Tues
day afternoon next at 3 o'clock, and he wants
all persons interested to be present. Corpora
tion Counsel Scott talked with the Mayor yes
terday about the franchise. He said that the
Mayor would doubtless veto the resolution and
that the Aldermen would override the veto In
franchise would begin when the Consumers
Company applied To the Public Works Depart
menL for permits TO open the streets which, IL
is safe to assume. will be refused suit through
a taxpayer to restrain the Mayor from APPROX
ing the franchise. Mr.. scott said, was not
feasible, as the Mayor had expressed no inten-
tion to sign the resolution.
The sun., 1896-12-12

Denial OF Report OF His Resignation
from the CnsnnltY Company.

Deninl OF Report OF His Resignation
from the Casualty Company.
There have been rumors lately Of changes
that were about to take place In the manage
ment o: tho United States Casualty Company,
wherein ex-Chief OF Police Thomas Byrnes is
Third Vice-Presdent and general manager Of
tho burglary insurance department. Yesterday
one of the stories had IL that the ex-Chief had
resigned from the company and was about to
begin the formation OF another company to
transact a burglary Insurance business eXclus-
lively. This WAS positively denied at the office
of the Casualty Company. Mr. Byrucs has not
resigned. Mr.. Byrnes had Just left his Office
when the reporter called. The official who was
seen said that 1t was true that certain changes
they we're none Of them Of sufficient importance
to be of public interest. The company. he said.
wns perfectly satisfied with Its business, which
was rapidly increasing in lhe burglary insur-
ange department.
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CLEVELAND mas SATISFIED SPAIN.
That Part OF His Message Which Related
10 Cnba Meets with Spanish APPROVAL.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1l.-Semi- Official adyiccs
from Madrid to-day state that Government cir
cles well as the conservative element gem
orally arc entirely satisfied with that part of the
Presidents message which related to Cuba.
The first impression created by the meagre re-
ports cabled TO Spain was not satisfactory and
produced some irritation. When the full text
Of the Cuban chapter appeared In the leading
papers Of the kingdom there was. II is reported,
q complete revolution of sentiment, aud tho
ment OF the subject received general approval
The Presidents utterances are taken on the
whole TO indicate better understanding bc-
tween the Two countries. These advices contain
the further information that as 1t is the inten.
uon of tho Spanish Government, when certain
OF the provinces are pAcihsd, TO give nome rule
TO Cuba on the lines indicated In the Presidents
message. little fear Of Intervention y now felk
The sun., 1896-12-12
WEYLER POSES AS A HERO.
ASSUMES THE ROLE OF \ CON-
QUERoR WITHOUT 4 CONQUEST.
Eaters Havana with = Great Huiinbaloo
and Talks Vaguely of tho Army's Deeds.
hut There Is No Mention OF whom
He Crushed or Where He Crashed Them.


HAVANA. Dec. 11.-Gen. weyler arrived here
at 90 o'clock this evening. lie rode into the
city on horseback, accompanied by two squad
rons OF cavalry. His coming had been made
known to the public and large crowds gathered
to welcome him. He was cheered from the
time he reached tho city limits until he arrived
ut the palace. At some p paces along tho route
girls strewed flowers in his pathway.
Gale obispo, Gale O'Reilly. the other streets
near the palace, and the Plaza do Armas were
crowded with people, who cheered tho Captain
General rs he rode along When he arrived
near tho palace the crowd surrounded him. de-
spite the military, and he WAS compelled to stop
his horse In order not TO ride down his admirers.
A passageway was opened eventually and
Gen. Weyler proceeded to the palace. Soon
after he entered tho building he appeared upon
balcony and was greeted with more cheering
Gen. Weyler called upon his audience to cheer
for the King, Spain. and the army. aud the re-
sponse could be heard across the bay in Moro
Castle and tho fortress of Cabanus.
When silence had been restored Gen. Weyler
made an address. from the tenor OF which 1t
would be supposed that tho suppression OF the
insurrection was an accomplished fact. He
said that everything that could be expected
had been accomplished by the army. which had
been entrusted with tho pacifcation OF the
islsnd and the maintenance of Spain's SOW
ereignty.
Later Gen. Weyler gave n reception that was
attended by the members of the municipal cor
poration, delegations from societies, and con-
spicuous residents Of the city. All congratulated
him upon the success that had attended the
Spanish arms and complimented him upon the
effectiveness OF his campaign in Pnar del Rio
The city tonight presents n most animated
aspect. rejecting the JOY felt by the spaniards
because Of Maceo's death and Gen. Weyler's
supposed triumph over the insurgents in the
western province. Casa Blanco. the little vii
laRe under the walls OF the CabAnas fortress,
and Regla, on the southern side Of the bay, held
demonstrations OF their own.
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COZ. BRADLEY,s POSITION.
He Will Call n Special Session when He
Thinks Proper.

FRANKFORT, KY. Dec. u.-Gov. Bradley was
at his Office early this morning, and he did not
appear surprised at the Washington reception
of his announcement in regard to a special ses-
sion OF the Legislature. lie said:
~ think that have been the most ill-used
executive officer In tho country, EVERYBODY, ~
seems wants to tell me what 10 do. Now. will
write something so that there can be no further
mistake about IT,"
Then he wrote the following message:
There viii certainly be n special session
called. IL will be called at such time as con-
sistently believe proper. not one day before 1t
or one day after. Tho responsibility is mine.
and hence have the right to and will exercise
my discretion. WILLIAM o. BRADLEY"
The sun., 1896-12-12
KEHo,S MULE BoUSCER.
He Cleaned Out the Gang. But He Nearly
Wrecked the Saloon.

BALTIMORE. Dec. 1l.-James J. Kehoe, who
conducts a saloon on Centre Market space. tried
o novel plan TO rid his place Of number OF un-
savory characters, who infest the saloon at
night. and use all manner Of subterfuGes to get
a drink. kehoe purchased a mule of good kick
ing qualities and last night he installed the
m ue In front OF his bar. Then he offered to
give every man drink who would catch hold
OF the mule. Several tried the experiment and
were kicked all over the place.
The mule finally became fractions, and nearly
demolished all OF the fixtures OF the saloon he
fore he could be subdued by the proprietor ana
several OF his friends. The interior OF the saloon
was almost wrecked
The sun., 1896-12-12
SEIZED M ENGLAND, IT rs SAID.
Report That Sho Hue Taken Clarion
Island, or MrxIco's Wcst Conat.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. ia special despatch
to n morning newspaper from san Diego says
that the Mexican Government has got wind OF
report that tho British Government has taken
possession Of Clarion Island, n bleak rock OF the
coast OF Jalsco and will make IT a coalinE sta
tion for its warships which pass up and down
the Pacific AT present the only British coaling
station on tho west coast of Mexico is at Aca-
pulco, and the next northern station is San
Diego. According tc reports received at Mazat-
Ian tho English have already deposited coal on
the island and are at work building small land
ings with which TO handle coal.
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LIBERI4's ACTIVE GUNBoAr.
It Gets After the Erasmus with Shot and
Customs Duties.

LIVERPOOL Dec. ll.-Tho Captain OF the
British steamer Erasmus, which arrived here
to-day from the coast of Africa, says that
when the steamer was preparing TO anchor at
Cape Palmas the f.iberian gunboat fired on he-
the shot passing between her masts.
After she had anchored the gunboat ran
alongside, aud her commander boarded the
Erasmus and insisted tnat the passengers on
the steamer. who were kroo lahorcrs: should be
landed at Cape PalmRs. instead Of Rocktown.
whittier they were bound. Capt. Haynes OF the
Erasmus refused to land the men, aud the
Liberians eventually contentcd themselves with
levying customs duties the kroos. Capt.
Haynes made IL formal protest to the Liberian
EnXcrnmput.
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HAS oLyEY WARyED rExEzuELAg
Report That She Wants the Protocol Mod.
a-d and Oiney Refuses.

LONDON. Dec. 1.-THE Chronicle has u special
despatch from Washington saying that Mr.
Storrow. counsel for tho United States Govern
ment in tho Venezuela boundary dispute who
is now in Caracas. has asked Secretary OF State
Olney whether the protocol can be modified.
The writer OF the despatch asserts that Mr.
Olney will not consent to any modification in
the protocol. and adds that II Venezuela OBJ
structs n settlement OF the boundary question
the United States will withdraw their support.
The sun., 1896-12-12
AN INNOCENT MAN SET FREE.
Gov. Carr Pnrdons n Man Convicted on
CIrcumstantIAI Evidence.

RALEIGH, N. c.. Dec. ll.-Gov. Carr has par
doned Henry Smith of Ashevllle and thus
ended strange case of circumstantial evidence.
Smith. while working on the railway in David
son county, passed the house OF a man named
Ellington. and next day all OF Ellington's money.
and sentenced to twelve years in the neuiten-
tiary. Last week the money which Smith was
OF Elngton's sou, who during drunken spree
had taken and hidden II. He forgot whore
he had placed 1t, but discovered IL by accident
and gave the money 10 his father, who ut once
reported tho facts to Gov. Carr
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Is SPAIN SOUNDING THE POWERS.
Reports That She Has Asked tho Pope 10
Put Out FeeIers for Her,

LONDON. Dec. 1.-the Daily NeCs has q
despatch from Rome saying it is stated there
that Spain has asked the Pope to ascertain
through the Papal Nuacios at the European
capitals whether any OF the powers would sup
port her in the event Of war with the United
States would interfere in Spain's behalf at
the right moment.
The despatch adds that SiCnor de Felice-
Giuffrda. the well-known Socialist member of
the Chamber OF Deputies, has made an offer to
the Central Cuban Committee to take several
hundred of his friends to Cuba to join the in
sureents.
The sun., 1896-12-12
MORE NEWS of MAcEo,s FATE.
Cubans In Philadelphia Get Reports Con.
armInE Spnnish Deapatches.

PHILADELPHIA Dec. l1.-Cubans in this city
have little doubt now OF the death Of Antonio
Maceo News came to-day from private sources
which acknowledged that no further doubt of
Maceo's death could exist. This information
comes directly from the Cuban agents on the
island. and is intended to end the uncertainty In
the minds of the Cubans here. 1t is character
lied as absolutely authentic.
The sun., 1896-12-12
The New York nsrala'. Christina. Number.

issued to morrow. will surpaSs anything OF the
kind ever produced. Besides all the news, It will
contain an art section OF 80 beautifully illuatrated
pages, which will be marvel OF art and color
production. Famous writers, contribute. "ThO
OF much beauty and strength. Features for the mis-
tletoo and Santa Claus season. "A Christmas in
ehom" Christmas Customs HeEe, and AbroadD
ac More artistic and literary enjoyment than has
SSr ever eSsl Sonssnsd n IN AI Order from
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dumped to III. Death with $4,000.

CoLUMRIA, Mo-, Dec. IA man jumped
from n Missouri, Kansas and Texas passenger
train going forty miles an hour to-day aud was
killed instantly. lie had $4,000 In His possess
sion. but nothing to lead to his Identification
The sun., 1896-12-12
IMBRIAYI sALUTEs MACEO.
The italian Deputy Pays a Tribute to tho
Great Genrrni and Cuba's Cause.

ROME. Dec. 11.-Signor lmbriani. the leader OF
the Socialist party in the Chamber said In a
speech to-day that in the name Of tho Italian
Radicals he sent to Cuba salutation to tho
noble memory OF Gen. Antonio Maceo. who had
died for his country.
"Rebellion," he declared, lis not only tho
right but the duty Of tho oppressed. ard glory
comes TO those who die in such n cause"
The remarks of SignOr Imbriani were received
with prolonged applause.