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The herald., 1897-12-24
IN THE RING
Last Nights Fights Ran Largely to
Draws

CHICAGO, Dec 23.-The principal af-
fair in the bouts at the Chicago Athletic
club was a slx-round contest between
Otto S. Cloff and Jack Lewis. 1t was de-
clared a draw after six hot rounds. Les
lie Pierce of Philadelphia was given the
decision over Charles Byrnes of Cincin-
natl Byrnes injured one of his hands
and was unable to continue the fight.
George Kerwin of Chicago defeated
Mike Butler of New York, the bout be-
ing stopped in the second round to save
the eastern man. Peter Boyle and John
ny Van Heest went six rounds to a
draw.
New York.-For the third time in their
ring career Billy Whistler of Philadel-
phia and Joe Bernstein of New York met
tonight at the Green Point Sporting club
Their first meeting was in South Brook
lyn, when, after fifteen hard rounds,
Whistler got the decision. They met
again for ten rounds at the Broadway
Athletic club and fought draw. Both
boys agreed tonight that if each was on
his feet at the end of the twentieth round
the bout should be declared a draw
They fought at catch weights, and Whis-
tier proved to be the better, but, owing
to the stipulation, the referee had no
alternative and decided the mill draw
as both were on their feet and able to go
along for several rounds more.
The herald., 1897-12-24
THE CLUTE MURDER
Inquest Concluded and Hoff Charged
With the Crime


SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 23.-Further
testimony was heard today by Coroner
Hawkins and jury in the case of Mrs.
Mary A. Clute, who was murdered in her
fiat at No. S03 Guerrero street December
18th.
The rooms of the Coroner were again
crowded when the inquest was resumed.
Chief of Police Lees, Detective Seymour,
Hoff and his attorney, and Alfred Brand,
representing the District Attorneys Of
flee, formed group about the official
desk. officer George Russell, official
draughtsman of the Police Department.
was the first witness. He explained to
the jury the diagrams he had drawn of
the scene of the crime.
Thos. McIanigan, Superintendent of
the San Mateo Electric Road, testified
that he had formerly occupied the en-
tire house, 500 Guerrero street. He lived
there three years and until the 1st of
August last. Various witnesses We're
examined and the details of the murder
were gone over again by them.
AT the close of the testimony the jurors
retired and thirty minutes later returned
a verdict to the effect that deceased
came to her death on the 18th Of Decem-
ber, 1897, from cerebral hemorrhage, ac-
companied by concussion of the brain,
caused by wounds inflicted by Albert
Hoff.
The verdict further charged Albert
Hoff with the crime of murder.
The prisoner received the verdict sto-
ically.
The herald., 1897-12-24
Grounds for Depot

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-Secretary
Bliss has rendered decision holding
that the Union Pacific railway Is en-
titled to ground shown to be necessary
for station and sidetrack purposes in ad-
dition to the 200 feet right-o way along
it's route granted by act Of congress. Any
other construction of the granting act,
it is held, would leave without force the
words: Including all necessary grounds
for station building, ETC." The case in
question rose in connection with the ap-
plication of the company for locations
for stations at Medicine Bow, Green
River and Rawlins. Wyo., in addition to
the 200-feet right-of
The herald., 1897-12-24
Kasier Wilhelm Passengers Got a
Great Scare

NEW YORK, Dec. 23.-The giantess
OF ocean liners, the Kaiser Wilhelm der
Crosse. of the North German Lloyd line,
arrived from Bremen, Southampton and
Cherbourg day late. She brought over
461 cabin and 1893 steerage passengers.
Her passengers told of a terrible expe-
rlence. From Cherbourg she met gale
after gale from the southwest and north
west. The ocean piled high on her wealth
er bow and bulwarks, retarding her
progress. On the third day out from
Cherbourg. while heavy sea was rum
ming and nearly all the passengers were
seasick in their berths, the ships ma
chinery was surddenly stopped. 1t was
just after the dinner hour Passengers
rushed from their staterooms to inquire
the cause of the halt. All sorts of re-
plies were forthcoming to the perturbed
passengers. Some of the officers said the
machinery had broken down; others that
the engines had gone to pieces, and still
others that the rudder was disabled.
After the ponderous vessel was hove to
she began to drift. The tourists were
nervous. For eight hours the steamer
was adrift till she was fifty miles out
of her course. Then she started again.
When the passengers reached quaran-
tine 1t was said the cause of her eight
hours delay was the giving out of the
packing of the valves of the port engine.
What had really happened, however, was
this: One Of Chief Engineer Baum's as
sistants became aware, on the evening
OF December 10th, that the head Of the
main boiler was wobbling. Investiga-
tion showed that one of the steel bands
had broken off. To prevent the boiler
from vibrating, and possible explosion
it was necessary to draw the fire from
the furnace. stop the ship and allow the
parts to cool. To do this required more
time than the actual repairs, which were
made by the staff Of seventeen engineers,
directed by Chief Baum.
The herald., 1897-12-24
NEW YORK WEATHER
A Blizzard Is Raging in the Empire
State

BUFFALO, N. Y, Dec. 23.-Tagineers
and firemen running on railroads south
and southwest of Buffalo report much
trouble with heavy drifts. The Lake
Shore limited, due at 1850 a. M, was
blockaded in four feet of snow neaY
Angola, and was delayed two hours, until
snow plow released it. A conductor
on the Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg
said people could not reach the Or
chard Park station on account Of the
depth of the snow.
SYRACUSE-A severe snow storm,
which had been raging at points north
Of this city all day, struck Syracuse to-
night, and continued late in the night.
Nearly all trains were delayed.
ROCHESTER-A blizzard is raging
in Wyoming county, forty miles south
of this city. Nearly four feet Of snow
has fallen during the last twenty-four
hours, and the storm continues with no
sign of abatement. Roads are blocked
and the farmers are shup UP in their
houses.
The herald., 1897-12-24
of No. 14s s. Broadway. First quotations

of No. 143 s. Broadway. First quotations
received at 1880 o'clock p. M:
First race nine-sixteenths of a mile
selling-Agnes Tobin. Darecrota, Little T.
G., Abino, Master Mariner. Onguanita- St
Angelo, Tenrlca. 100; Henry c.. 1O1: Alum
mum, Good Friend, DAILY Racing Farm, A
Koran El Moro. 1n3; Valencienne. 106;
San Venado, 1O9; Lord Marmion, 1n7.
Second race, one mile, seling-Widow
Jones. Cappy, Alvin E., Velox Lucky Star
Nervula, Pleasanton, 80; Molie RI, Sea
Spray, Terra Archer, Earl Cochran, 101
Doyle, 104
Third race. 1 mile sellng-Lone Prin-
cess, 92; Polish, 95; Perseus, Kamsin, 101;
Dick Behan, Imp. Devils Dream Double
Quick. Bernardillo, 1O4; Sir Dixie, Sum-
mertime, 107.
Fourth race, 11s miles, special-Buckwa
1903: Judge Denny, 1906; Grady log.
Fifth race, 1B miles, se,ling-Don Cla-
rencio, 93 Shasta Water, 9S Ace, 1903: Yam
kee Doodle, 1O4: Argentina. 1O5: Salvado, 1O7
Sixth race, * of a mile-May W.. 1Oi:
The Roman, Rey ell Santa Anita. Paul
Griggs, Mercutio, 107; Bellicosa, McLight
112.
The herald., 1897-12-24
A Missing Bond

SAN JOSE, Dec. 23.-It was learned today
that $4,000 bond in criminal case was no
longer in the custody of the county clerk
and the general belief Is that the document
has been stolen. The bond was given in
the Steve Wade case. Wade was convict
ed of seduction and fined $4,000, with the
alternative of $50 days imprisonment His
parents were wealthy and took the case
to the supreme court. Pending decision
Wade was placed under $1,000 bonds and
allowed his liberty. Now. after the judg-
ment of the lower court has been affirmed
both Wade and the bond are missing. The
district attorney says he has copy of the
bond and that the Judgment of the court
will not be thwarted. 1t is expected, how
ever that Wade's attorneys will object
to collecting the amount on the bond and
Interesting legal proceedings will follow.
The herald., 1897-12-24
A Slow Fuse

JAMESTOWN. Dec. 23.-The delayed ex-
plosion of blast in the Alabama mine
this morning resulted in the death of j..
l.. Simms, who came to this county less
than a month ago from Southern Califor-
mia. When the night shift went to work
at o'clock it charged nine holes and fred
them. Eight were discharged. but the
ninth smouldered. The day shift went to
work, and for over three hours worked
over the charge of giant powder. At 10
o'clock it went off, S.mms being the only
miner dangerously situated. The blast
tore his left leg almost off at the hip and
filled his face with broken rock. He lived
less than an hour He was 2S years old,
unmarried, and his parents reside at Staf-
ford KaS.
The herald., 1897-12-24

armed firemen of Havana continue CEN
suring General Blanco and demanding
that he execute vengeance on the insur-
gents. From their camp the insurgents
have sent defiant message for the
troops to come and take it.
FEELING IN HAVANA
NEW YORK, Dec. 23.-Indignation
over the killing of Colonel Ruiz is still
intense in Havana, says the Herald cor
respondent. Many are disposed to blame
General Blanco, alleging that he forced
Colonel Ruiz to so in spite Of the latter's
protestations that it meant certain
death.
This story is improbable, but it's circu-.
lation served to arouse a very ugly feel
ing among the firemen, of whom Colonel
Ruiz was once chief and by whom he
was adored. This bitter feeling is in
tensitied by story that Colonel Ruiz
contributed to the support of Colonel
Arrangements mother, and that only a
few days before his death sent her So at
Colonel Arangueren's personal request.
All accounts agree that Arangueren
was personally opposed to the infliction
of the extreme penalty and would have
saved Ruiz, but his own life would have
been sacrificed had he refused immedi-
ate compliance with the orders of his
superior.
A cable has been received stating that
General Lee has been instructed by Sec
retary of State Sherman to notify Cen
eral Gomez and the other rebel leaders
that they need expect no American SYM
pathy if they continue to permit firing
ON flags of truce.
General Lee said he had received no
instructions and added that he knew of
no instance of the display of flag Of
truce during this war. 1t has never been
claimed by the Spanish authorities that
Ruiz was under a flag of truce, that in
stitution being unknown to the Spanish
army in Cuba-its use being interdicted
as involving recognition of the insur-
gents as belligerents. This is so widely
known that the Spanish, while denounc-
ing the killing as an act of savagery,
frankly admit that Colonel Ruiz was
under no protection and had been warned
of the consequences of his action.
Much excitement was caused on Sun
day morning when a small white war;
ship, bearing strong resemblance to
the United States gunboat Annapolis,
was seen slowly approaching the har-
Dor. A rumor spread that an American
warship was coming in and the people
became frenzied when the strangers
guns opened in a salute to the forts
many believing the city was being bonn
barded. 1t was soon apparent that the
vessel was the German school ship Stein,
but several hours elapsed before quiet
was restored in the city.
MUNOZ' COMMISSION SIGNED
MADRID, Dec. 23. = The Queen has
signed the commission of Gonzales
Munoz as Captain General of Porto
Rico.
The herald., 1897-12-24
KNOCKED ON THE HEAD
AND THE BODY THROWN TO THE
FISHES
Commander Stockton Gives Particu-
'ars of the Killing of Sailor
Montgomery at Nagasaki

NEWPORT, r. l., Dec. 23-Comman-
commanded the Yorktown at the time
when two sailors Frank Epps of New
York, and Seamon Montgomery, at
tached to the Asiatic fleet, were killed
by Japanese at Nagasaki, has just re-
turned to his home here. Commander
Stockton said to an Associated Press
representative that Montgomery was a
landsman on the Yorktown, and was the
boats deck cook, and had been restricted
to the ship on account of drunkenness.
Commander Stockton, from memory, re-
cited the incidents of Montgomery
death as follows:
Last August, Montgomery, in COM
pany with a marine, left the Yorktown
without permission, while the ship was
in the harbor of Nagasaki, Japan. The
men swan to the shore. Two days later
Montgomery body was found by
Japanese boatmen in the water, and it
was taken to the police station. Com
mander Stockton was notified, and he
sent a petty officer ashore to identify
the body, accompanied by the surgeon Of
upon the body, Commander Stockton
ordered a board of officers to hold an in
quest. From investigation of the case,
and from all evidence obtainable, the
officers came to the conclusion that
Montgomery had died, not from drown
ing, but from violence at the hands Of
some person or persons unknown.
Commander Stockton reported the
case to the United States consul at
Nagaski, to he police authorities on
shore, and the navy department.
through the admiral of the Asiatic
squadron, and also had an interview
with the chief of police of the district
and disabused his mind of the idea that
Montgomery had died from accidental
drowning. The evidence given by the
marine who accompanied Montgomery
shows that the latter had not drank to
excess, and was seen at II o'clock the
night of the murder with roll of Japan
ese bank notes wrapped in canvas iii
his hand, and he was displaying his
money to his shipmates. No trace Of
Montgomery murderers was found up
to the time the Yorktown left Nagasaki
on September last, the vessel then being
under orders to sail for home.
Montgomery's body was found in a
shallow part of the harbor. and the cir
cumstantial evidence shows that he
was knocked on the head and thrown
overheard.
The herald., 1897-12-24
The Cotton Workers

FALL RIVER, Mass, Dec. 2S.-The
conference of the operatives committee
with manufacturers tonight lasted two
hours. While it is realized that the
general sentiment is for a strike, the
method of making the strike operative
is not agreed upon. The delegates who
took the most active part in the discuss
sion tonight declined to talk. 1t is be-
lieved that the influence of the more con-
servative of the operatives has had ef-
feet on the committee, and it is not
unlikely that proposition to postpone a
strike will be made.
The herald., 1897-12-24
SPAIN HOPES
That America Won't Give
Aid to Cuba
SYMPATHY SHOWN FOR RUIZ
LEADS TO THE HOPE FOR FRIEND
LY RELATIONS
SYMPATHY SHOWN FOR RUIZ
Insurgents Resume Their Program
of Destroying Plantations and
Operate Close to Havana
Associated Press Special Wire

Associated Press Special Wire
MADRID, Dec. 23.-The manner in
which the American press has con-
demned the execution of Lieutenant
Colonel Ruiz has awakened in Spain SEN
timents of sympathy tending favorably
to modify the relations between the two
countries. The ministers and statesmen
consider the moment propitous for ar
irving at an accord between Spain and
the United States which would speedily
nut an end to the war in Cuba. They
hope the Washington government will
loyally adhere to the promises of Pres
ident McKinley's message, making 1t
understood, as did General Grant, that
only censure and a rigorous application
of law must be expected by those con
spring on American territory against
friendly nation. They consider that. the
Cuban reception of the autonomy
scheme and the concessions made by
Senior Palma impose an imperative duty
to do everything possible to prevent
b1oodshed and destruction of property
in Cuba.
A USELESS ERRAND
HAVANA, Dec. 23.-Rafael Madrigal,
American consul at Sancti Spiritus, left
here Saturday last for the camp Of Cen
eral Maxine Gomez. He goes to OBJ
tain the money and effects left by c. E.
Crosby. who was killed last March
during an engagement near Arroyo
Blanco.
Hot firing can be heard late this af-
ternoon from the vicinity of Pine rail-
way station, twenty-five miles out Of the
city in the direction of Cambute. 1t is
supposed that the forces of General Par
RADIO are engaged.
CLOSE TO TOWN
LONDON, Dec. ga dispatch re-
ceiyed here from Havana late this even
ing says that the flames of a large sugar
plantation, ignited by the insurgents
are plainly visible from the city.
DEFIANT REBELS
HAVANA, Dec. 23-The recent un-
fortunate mission of Colonel Ruiz to the
camp of Colonel Arangueren in this
province has called attention to the re-
markable circumstances that Spanish
officer and also a messenger from the
American consulate could reach the in
surgents' camp in a few hours after leav-
ing Havana, when the troops never
found it, and causes sharp comment on
the military operations. The camp is
six miles from a Spanish fort and has
been located there for nine months.
Ruiz's friends among the volunteers and
The herald., 1897-12-24
Senator Mahoney Dead

Senator J. H. Mahoney died this evening
at the Baldwin hotel Of cancer. He had
been afflicted with the disease for some
time and several operations for his re-
lief had been performed. Each time he
rallied for while, but finally succumbed
to the malady. He was native of Buff
falo, N. Y, and for years has been prom
inent in San Francisco politics. He was
once superintendent Of the house Of cor
rection and served several terms in the
legislature.
The herald., 1897-12-24
Operators Grievances

MONTREAL, Quebec, Dec. ga
committee representing the telegraph
operators on the eastern division of the
Canadian Pacific railway interviewed
Vice President Shaughnessy today re-
garding their grievances. While nothing
official can be learned regarding the con-
ference, it is stated on good authority
that the conference was a pleasant one,
and the employees now feel certain of a
speedy and satisfactory settlement of
their claims.
The herald., 1897-12-24
Trustee Green's Death

PRINCETON, N. j., Dec 23.-Charles
E. Green, one Of the most prominent trus-
tees of Princeton, died suddenly here today
of heart failure. He had come from For
tress Monroe to attend meeting Of the
board of trustees, and participated in the
regular business meeting, making the clos
ing speech Of the day about noon. After
that time he complained of illness and
was taken to the residence of Prof. William
Libbey. At 5 o'clock in the evening heart
failure developed and he died instantly.
The herald., 1897-12-24
A Fatal Ride

SALINAS, CAL, Dec. 23.-Massina Piaz-
zoni, young ranchman, started on horse
back after dusk to drive some cows in
The country is rough and hilly, and the
young man OF returning, search revealed
the dead body Of the rider with his neck
broken, lying near the horse. with its
back broken.
The herald., 1897-12-24
Fresno's Grand jury

FRESNO, Dec. 23.-The grand jury filed
its report late this afternoon and was dis
charged. The report severely criticises lax
ity in collecting county licenses, the free
and easy manner in which the sheriff's Of
flee has used the county granite quarry
for private ends and makes many sugges-
tions for sweeping reforms.
The herald., 1897-12-24
It Needs Investigation

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 23.-Mrs. Julia
Keefe, wife of an Alemeda milkman, mys-
teriously disappeared from her home near
Versailles station on July 4th last, and has
not been seen or heard from since. 1t is
believed that she met with foul play. Her
four children, the eldest of whom is Is
years old, recently applied to the Alameda
officials for protection from their father,
who was fined 500 for his cruelty to them,
and through them the story Of their moth
er's disappearance came to light. An in
YeStigation will be made.
The herald., 1897-12-24
An Indecent Letter

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 23.-The United
States grand jury today found an indict-
ment against Charles B. White of Stock
ton for mailing an improper letter ad
dressed to a woman in Massachusetts,. The
Indictment gives as reason for not setting
out the letter in full that it is unfit to be
placed on the records of the court.
The herald., 1897-12-24
VIII Defeat Hanna

COLUMBUS, O., Dec. 24.-The State
Journal this morning prints story that
the Republicans led by Charles Kurtz In
opposition to the reelection Of Senator
Hanna, have promised to support FREQ
silver as the price of the defeat Of Sem
ator Hanna. The story, the Journal
states, comes from a man who claims
that Mr.. Hanna will be defeated.
The herald., 1897-12-24
A Furniture Failure

JAMESTOWN. Dec. 23.-Reynolds Wag-
ner & Co.. furniture dealers of this town,
filed a petition in insolvency in the supe-
rior court at Sonora. The liabilities are
$4,000. and the assets are claimed to be
nearly as much. The Stockton Paint COM
pany Is the largest creditor.
The herald., 1897-12-24
Badly Wounded

OAKLAND, Dec. 22.-Louis Brutschy.
who was shot last night by footpad in
a red mask is much more seriously wouud-
ed than at first supposed. The bullet of the
robber was extracted this afternoon, and
was found to have cut the breast bone
nearly in two, making fatal result not
unlikely.
The herald., 1897-12-24
Oakland Race Entries

The following are,the entries and weights
Tor the races to be run at Oakland track,
Oakland, today. Commissions received
and placed by the Los Angeles Turf club.
Black & Co.. at Agricultural Park. Take
Main street cars Down town Office In rear
The herald., 1897-12-24
Not Ready to Retire

ST. LOUIS. Dec. 2S.-Chris Won der
Abe, owner Of the st. Louis baseball
team, said: IT have come to the conclu-
sion, after studying the situation at
length, to give UP all thought Of retiring
and will remain at the head Of the local
club"
The herald., 1897-12-24
A Baby's Awful Death

PETALUMA, CAL, Dec. 23.-Marc Pau
lat. years old, climbed today on the boards
which covered a large vat of boiling water
The boards became displaced. the child fell
into the vat and was scalded to death.
The herald., 1897-12-24
Pioneer Dorsey Dead

ELKO, New, Dec. pa. s. Dorsey. an
old pioneer of California and Nevada. and
a veteran of the war. died here today
He was well known all over the coast.
The herald., 1897-12-24
A Lunatic,s Suicide

NAPA, Cal, Dec. 23.-Frederick Martens.
an inmate of the insane asylum, committed
suicide today by hanging.
The herald., 1897-12-24
BROKE A BRACE

on all their ships. hence she will not be
equipped in this port.
The herald., 1897-12-24

armed firemen of Havana continue cen
suring General Blanco and demanding
that he execute vengeance on the insur-
gents. From their camp the insurgents
have sent a defiant message for the
troops to come and take it.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-07-25
TERMS,
Never Call for . High Hall ira Horses Neck
Measures Your Capacity.

Never Call for . High Hall n Horses Neck
Measures Your Capacity.
One of tho kind of men who like TO get upon
easy II not familiar terms with barkeepors, en-
tered a busy saloon downtown yesterday morn.
ing, and. being tall. leaned far over the bar and
said to the nearest barkeeper in q whisper:
"Giyc me a high ball."
what kind :" said tine man In the white
jacket.
20 don't you know what q high ball isf'
"Suttinly, but don't know how you like EN-"
said the barkeeper. picking up a tall shell glass
and THROWN in some crushed ice.
THAT'S right" said the tall man. Now a
little whiskey and the seltzer."
A whiskey glass and a siphon were placed
upon the bar while the customer was speaking,
and after he had measured out the requisite
amount OF liquor he poured 1t on the ice and
hllod up the glass with settler. As the man
slipped IL he said:
Now that's what / call a high ball"
That's right" said the barkeeper, but you
cant most always tell. You SEQ I'm getting
careful. During the hot spell, about ten days
ago, a fellow asked for q high ball, and after he
drank u they took him To the Emergency Hos.
pital. lie was in this morning, and told me all
about ". He wasn't used 10 anything stronger
than 2 horse's neck. and that's what he wanted"
What D Q horses neck T. asked the tall Gus
pomer. with genuine curiosity,
On a. tts Just q glass Of ginger ale with emo peel