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The herald., 1897-12-15
ON THE TURF
The Track Sticky and the Talent
Badly Stuck

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 1.-THE tai
emit encountered more bad luck at Oak
land today. The heavy rain had made
the track a bit sticky, which kind Of
going is the most deceptive to form play
ers. Mrs. Shade and La Mascota, both
odds-on favorites, were beaten. Two
long shots finished ahead Of Mrs. Shade,
Pleasanton, the winner. being as good az
20 to 1. McNichols brought the Fresno
three year-old up on the inside and just
did win.
First race, five and one-half furlongs-
Pleasanton won, Sleepy Jane second.
Mrs. Shade third. Time, I'LL. Sandow
ernor ,Budd, Mt. Air, Ell Lodrone, Charlie
Boots and Hazel D. also ran.
Second race, six furlongs, selling
Aquinas won, Polish second, Myth third.
Time, 1:17h. Fannie E., The Drummer,
Emma D.. Dick Behan. Harry Thoburn,
Alma, Ricardo, Senator Morrill, and
William OBJ. also ran.
Third race, seven furlongs-B. & w.
won, Lucky Star second, Morinel third.
Time, 1881. Florimel. Bonnie lone.
Claudiana, AL Koran, Dr. Marks, Don
Daniel, Caastake also ran.
Fourth race, mile and ne-eighth, SELL
ing-Thelma won, Palomacita second,
Donation third. Time, 1854. Argen-
tina and Song and Dance also ran.
Fifth race, six furlongs, selling
OConnell won, Don Fulano second,
Dunboy third. Time, 1:16A. Florean-
ma, Midas. Lone Princess and Mainstay
also ran.
Sixth race, five and one-half furlongs,
selling-Jack Martin won. LaMascotta
second. Los Cerrillos third. Tobey,
Capt. Rees. D. ]. Tobin, Chappie, Don
GARLIC and Triumph also ran.
AT NEW ORLEANS
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 1.-THE track
was very heavy today. Results:
Six furlongs-Ilia won, Oreusa second.
jolly Son third. Time, 1924.
Five furlongs-Dunster won. Chiffon
second, Octave third. Time, ITO.
Six furlongs-Uncas won, Vanness
second, Alice G. third. Time, 1928.
Six and a half furlongs-Sligo won.
Tom Gilmore second, Balk Line third.
Time, 1881.
One mile-Dockstader won, viscount
second, Elyria third. Time. 1:64h.
HAMBURG AT HOME
NEW YORK, Dec. 4.-Hamburg, the
racing stallion. sold at Lexington, KY.
ast week, a. reported, for $50 900.
reached Jersey City early today. He
M transferred ACROSS the bay to Long |
The herald., 1897-12-15
Mr.. BRYAN KEPT BUSY
BY OFFICIALS AND CITIZENS or
MEXICO
Invited to Address the Chamber Of
Deputies in Session and Makes
Courteous Responses

MEXICO CITY, Dec. I.-Mr. Bryan
had a busy and an agreeable day to-
day. He called to pay his respects to
the American minister. General Powell
Clayton, at 10 o'clock and was cordially
greeted, and after passing an hour with
the minister he drove in the forest Of
Chepultepec with Thomas Braniff. pres
ident Of the Bank of London and Mex
leo, Ex-Governor Crittenden and Gen.
John B. Frisbie, and in the afternoon he
was visitor, with Mrs. Bryan, at the
chamber Of deputies and was admitted
to the floor, the congressman all rising
out Of respect to the leader Of the Demo-
cratic party in the United States. He
was invited to speak, and talked of par
liamentary institutions and of the pro-
gress which Mexico is making on all
sides. His reception in the chamber was
enthusiastic.
The herald., 1897-12-15
GIBSON GUARDED
For Fear Durrant's Friends Will Kill
Him

For Fear Durrant's Friends Will Kill
Him
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 1.-THE Elk
Aminer says:
The police and the people Of Emmanu-
81 Baptist Church believe that the life
Of the Rev. George Gibson. Durrant's
former pastor. IL III danger. The police
have warned the reverend gentleman
to protect himself against the POSSIBLE
ity OF harm. The warning has been
needed and DR.. Gibson is protected night
and day. One Of the members Of his
congregation has volunteered his serv-
Iioes as bodyguard and the police will
ldetAil an officer to attend every public
R9ervice at Emmanuel Church. Since
re murders In the church many at
empts have been made to cast suspi-
ION on the pastor, and his refusal to be
atawn into the case even as Durrant's
spiritual adviser has caused much COM
unent.
The herald., 1897-12-15
A NAVAL ASSURANCE
Would Be Handy In Case Of War With
Spain


NEW YORK, Dec. 1l.-If Surgeon
General w. J. Van Reypian can accom-
plish 1t. the navy will be supplied dur
ing his administration with an ambu-
lanceship, says the Washington cores
pondent Of the Herald. Plans prepared
in accordance with designs submitted
by DR.. Reyplan contemplate the con-
struction OF an ambulance ship Of $3.50
tons displacement. She will be 800 feet
In length and 80 feet beam and steam IA
knots an hour. The ship will carry four
steam launches and four barges, each
barge arranged with a flying floor be-
tween the thwarts 30 as to conveniently
carry twelve cots. There will be beds
for ia patients and hammocks for
thirty-six, and the vessel will comfort.
ably accommodate $50 Ill or wounded
men, with sufficient breathing space for
the crew. There will be quarters for
four medical Offices, two apothecaries
and twelve nurses.
Upon the completion Of an action, DR..
Van Reyplan explains launches should
tow barges alongside the vessels. COL
lect the wounded and steam with all
to the ambulance ship, where
the patients would receive the best pos
sible care.
The herald., 1897-12-15
Wheelmen Matched

NEW YORK, Dec. 14.-Represent-
atives Of e. c. Bald and James Michael
arranged a match between the two last
night. The conditions are as follows:
The race to be mile heats, best two in
three. each rider to be entitled to eight
pacemakers. to be named before start
corners and positions to be decided by
toss; Albert Mott to appoint the referee;
race to take place Saturday, January g.,
next, in Madison Square Garden; each
rider to follow his own pacemaker only
and not to follow his opponents rear
wheel.
The herald., 1897-12-15
al Eunny nefenaa

LONDON, Dec. 14---Aloysius J. Cor
can Kane. described a. Lieutenant-
Colonel OF the Washington National
Guard, pensioned on account Of wounds.
=, former ofiicer in the United states
Navy ana for ten years Consul Of Col
umbte, prosecuted T. A. jackson at the
CENTRAL Criminal Court ON the charge
ex Mnel' The alleged libel consisted in
a advertisement Offering reward for
4ene's address, which It Is alleged con-
tanned serious innueudoes. The defense
pfoduced = document said to have been
Written ~ kane. IN which the latter o.
1ered s1ooo fo< TIE honor Of kniahthoods
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circles Of other roads, and as a result
there will be an important conference O.
the traffic officials of other lines in Chi
caRo tomorrow. Among others who will
attend are John Munroe, Freight Tram,
Manager Of the Union Pacific. TIL,
Union Pacific has not yet decided wha
course It will pursue In reference to thu
matter. but will probably make an an.
nouncement Of its intention Wednesday
The change in the method of assessing
live stock rates as the result of an agita.
ton against the rates by cents hundred
pounds. begun by the stockmen of Ne.
braska, Kapsas and Wyoming soon afte,
the rates by weight became effective OF
KANSAS PACIFIC SALE
ST. LOUIS. Dec. A.-Judge Sanborr
last evening granted the request Of the
government for O continuance for sixty
days Of the sale Of the Kansas Pacific
This will ulnka the date February IS
The extension was granted to enable
Congress to take further action to pro.
teot the governments interests Of about
$13, 900 In the property.
Judge Sanborn heard the case in his
chambers. The government was rep.
resented by Ex-Governor George Hoad.
ley Of Ohio, special counsel, and Gen.
John c. Gown Of Omaha, associate spc.
cial counsel.
The bondholders Of the road were rep.
resented by Charles Blood Smith of TO.
peka, and Charles c. Deming and Ed
ward w. Sheldon Of New York.
Governor Hoadley opened the hearing
by stating that the government desired
-
Congress and also to afford the Pres
ident and the Attorney General time Ia
consider the position of the government
In the sale. Opposing counsel outlined
the position Of the representatives Of the
bondholders advocating postponement
Of but thirty days, and opposed an exten.
sion Of the time to sixty, stating that
their clients were anxious to have their
money.
In granting the sixty days extension,
Judge Sanborn said that he thought II
was wise to give the government more
time.
The extension Of the time will necessl-
tate the re-advertising of the sale, which
will cost several thousands Of dollars.
TO AVOID A FERRY
EOh4A<ANOS OT.p Lee. 14.-Ine Of6-
gonian this morning says: In order to
avoid the necessity of maintaining q
ferry across the Columbia river at Ka-
lama, the Northern Pacific Railway
Company will build up the north side Of
the Columbia from Kalama to vancou-
yer, cross the river by bridge at the
latter place and come into Portland
probably over the Oregon Railroad and
August 10, 1897.
TOURIST SERVICE
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. i4.-The
Southern Pacific company has made sew
eral important improvements in it's east
ern tourist car service. Personally con-
Quoted specials will be put on this week.
running to Pittsburg, Washington. New
Orleans and other points. Extra sleep
ers and dining cars will be attached to
these trains. Special vacation rates
have been made by the Southern Pacific
for the benefit Of the students Of the
State and Stanford universities who de-
sire to visit their homes during the holi-
days.
The herald., 1897-12-15
California Stone

BERKELEY. Cal, Dec. 14.-Prof.
Frank soule. head Of the civil engineer
ing department Of the University of
California, has completed series of
tests for determining the strength of
California marbles, which shows that
the product Of this State compares very
with the best marble Of other
places. Specimens were tested from
several sections Of the State. The
highest resistance was that of fifteen
tons to cubic inch. that amount of
pressure being necessary to crush a sin
gle piece Of marble.
The herald., 1897-12-15
Threatens More Trouble
T.
for Hayti
COMMANDMENT THREATENED
UN1Ess PROMPT PAYMENy Il
MADE
ghe elask Republic Getting Mad
Enough to Fight # the United
~ States Will Help It


Associated Press Special Wire.
NEW YORK, Dec. IA dispatch to
the Herald from Port-au-Prince says:
More trouble Of kind similar to the
recent Lueder affair threatens Hayti
and Port-au-Prince may have to face
another menace Of bombardment.
Italy has long had claims against Hay
q and these. 1t is alleged. have never
been settled. One claim which has been
pending since 1893, was the case Of a
merchant at Port de Paix. whose vessel
ana cargo. worth $4,000. were. 1t is al
legged, illegally seized and sold by the
Haytian government. The other was
that Of an italian fisherman. who was
essassinated here last October. the man
who was accused Of committing the
crime not having been brought to JUS
tice yet.
Italy. It Is reported, intends to push
the settlement Of these claims at once,
end rumors have reached here that Ital-
ian warships are being sent here to back
up the demands.
The new ministry IL looked upon Ia
yorably. and It IL thought the proclama-
ton will have good effect in quieting the
people. who have been threatening an
uprising ever since the late ministry
surrendered to Germany's demands.
WAR POSSIBLE
I NEW YORK, Dec. H.-If Italy follows
the course pursued by Germany in coll
lecting an indemnity for the murder Of
IN italian subject and the illegal seizure
OF an italian vessel. the belief prevails
IN Washington that President Sam of
Hayti will be forced by his people to de-
clare war. says a Washington dispatch
TO the Herald.
Minister Leger said that he had re-
ceived no information in regard to this
latest phase Of Haytis international
troubles, but he expects that he will be
early advised Of the matter In order that
he may make suitable representations
on the subject to this government. It is
expected by the authorities in case Italy
should determine to push her claims
against Hayti. the Haytian government
will ask this government to use its good
ofilces for settlement Of the incident.
the President will probably outline no
policy, but should 1t be shown that tho
Italians claims are Just, the administra-
tion will not interfere unless Italy should
attempt to make q permanent landing
on Haytian SOIL, This latter eventuallty
ID not considered a possibility by the
authorities, and should the italian
claims be Just, the administration will
probably have nothing to say.
The United States ship Marblehead |
will remain at Port-au- Prince until |
Hayti's troubles are over.
The herald., 1897-12-15
venesuela's Boundary

NEW YORK, Dec. 1A.-venezuela has
not yet definitely determined who shall
plead her cause before the arbitration
tribunal to fix the Guiana boundary,
but 1t Is settled, says the correspondent
of the World in Caracas, that 1t will be
one Of these six distinguished jurists of
the United States: Joseph H. Choate
Of New York. Frederick r. Coudert of
New York city, ex-President Harrison
Of Indianapolis, United States Senator
]. B. Foraker Of Ohio, Judge William B.
Day Of Canton, ex-United States Sena-
tor George F. Edmunds Of Vermont.
The herald., 1897-12-15
THE LUETGERT CASE
The Chicago Sausage Makers Second
Trial Begun -


CHICAGO, Dec. 14.-After two weeks
spent In securing a jury, the second trial
Of Adolph Luetgert, the sausage-maker.
accused Of numbering his wife, was coup
menced before Judge Gary today. The
court room was crowded when the case
was called, every available seat being
taken, while scores Of curious men and
women stood in rows behind the railing,
anxious to hear the proceedings and to
get glimpse of the man who is charged
with boiling his wife in caustic potash
in one Of his own sausage watts. The ar
rangement Of the court room was differ
emit from that of the former trial. The
Jury sits directly in front Of the court,
while facing the Jury, on the right. Is
placed the witness chair. This arrange
ment, while almost hiding from view the
presiding Judge, brings the witness face
to face with both Judge and jury. This
was the plan adopted by Judge Gary
in the famous trial Of the Haymarket
anarchists, eight years ago. over which
he presided.
The prosecution, as in the former trial,
Is represented by States Attorney
Deenen and Assistant States Attorney
McEwen. Luetgert Is defended by At
torneys Haron, REESE and Kehoe.
Assistant States Attorney McEwen
made the opening address for the prose-
cution. His speech did not deviate from
the line he pursued in his address at the
opening Of the former trial.
Mr.. McEwen made no attempt at
dramatic effect. He quietly. but i'm
pressively, told the twelve men the FAM
iliar story Of the night Of the first Of
May. The speaker opened with a re-
sumo of the somewhat checkered career
Of the prisoner and then referred at
length to the incident attending the dis
covery by Diedrick Bicknesse and the
police that Mrs. Luetgert had disap-
peared. The police investigation and
the resulting disclosures in the base
ment of the factory were narrated.
1t Is expected that Lawyer Harmon.
for the defense, will speak late this
afternoon. He will refer, at length, It
is said, to his alibi evidence, without.
however, committing himself to names
Of places.
At the close Of Mr.. McEwens address.
an adjournment was taken until after
noon, at the request Of Harmon.
In asking for this adjournment Mr..
Harmon said that certain points in Mr..
McEwens address are new to the de-
Tense and needed a detailed answer and
to get material for reJoinder, time was
required for consultation with the de.
PENDANT.
Judge Gary said the request was a
reasonable one and the hearing went
over. At the afternoon session Luet-
gerts side Of the case was presented to
the jury
Attorney Harmon Of the defense made
his opening argument after Assistant
States Attorney McEwen had finished.
The defense will rely on the soapmaking
story to explain the condition Of the watts
following the night Of the alleged MUIR
der.
The herald., 1897-12-15
Hanged Himself

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 1.-two boys
found the body of an unknown man
hanging to tree in the Preside reser-
walton today. He had evidently been
dead for some time. He had tied red
bandana handkerchief over his mouth
and had hanged himself with piece Of
window cord. He was about so years old
and weighed about 100 pounds.
The herald., 1897-12-15
Killed the Witnesses

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Dec. IA. A
Birmingham special to the Banner says:
Louis and John Bonner. negroes, who
have been attending the United States
Court here as witnesses against alleged
whitecappers. were murdered last night
IN foul manner near Kennedy. Details
are meager. but 1t seems they were called
out Of their homes and shot down. The
Governor has been notified and further
trouble Is feared,
The herald., 1897-12-15

SYDNEY, N. s. W.. Dec. 14.-The Jap
anese consul has formally protested to
the premier. c. H. Reid, against the I'M
friendly character Of the proposed legis-
lation as to aliens. According to dis
patch from Sydney to the Associated
Press last month. the committee of the
legislative assembly to which the meas
ures were referred, passed the bills ex-
tending the Chinese restriction act to
Other colored people. except British
subjects. and restricting immigration by
an educational test"
The herald., 1897-12-15
southbound Passengers

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 1.-THE fol-
lowing passengers sailed on the steamer
Queen:
For Santa Barbara; H. Scales, Mrs.
Sessions. Miss Loomis, Miss Eddy. Miss
Younglove, Miss Condor, Mis- Baber.
w. Burton, q. Mitchell.
For Port Los Angeles: J. Wilson and
wife, Miss West, Miss O'Neill. Mrs. Aus
tin, r. Jenkins and wife, H. Blackstone,
Miss Phelan, F. Phelps, J. Muyer.
For Redondo: Miss Meme, Mrs. Park
en-, Miss Fitchcomb. Miss Shaffy, Miss
wife. NJ. Smith. r. Williams, J. Brock.
Miss Paine, Mrs. buckingham and child
Mrs. Beck. Miss Estling, @. Hunt, G.
Keller and wife.
The herald., 1897-12-15
STEMS PASS ROBBERS
SAFELY LODGED IN JAIL AT
SILVER CITY
The Best Piece Of Thieftaking Work
Recorded In the History Of
Arizona

TusCON. Ariz.. Dec. IA San Simon
fAr,., .nac,., eav. that this morning a
s..,.... rys,..s So. ,,s-.h., .~r,v.a
uepu'S on..eu o' sN
from near the sonora hne' bringing the
five robbers who held up the train at
STEMS Pass on Thursday night. They
were cantured IN Texas canvon. 20 miles
..,., - A.. co,,.ho.r p,,,eo r.,,roaa
'o1A =. 80 80.
where the Tram "aS neiu up'
sunday morning, Immediately AFTER
the hold-up. United States Marshal VIM.
M. Griffith started. with Deputy Marshal
]. D. Milton and ten picked men, and
Sam Finley. with five, following the trail.
The others took a short cut across the
country to the canyon where the bandits
were supposed to be. heading for Sonora.
saving about ten miles. The posses got
to Texas canyon at daylight Sunday
The herald., 1897-12-15
Hanna's Health

NEW YORK, Dec. Ex-senator Mark
A. Hanna today laughed at all reports
from Washington that his health would
compel him to go to Europe even II he
should be reelected to the senate.
II am going to Washington, and they
will find me pretty lively" said Mr..
Hanna, II have been Ill for three weeks,
but feel much better now
The herald., 1897-12-15
A Naval Dfunkard

WASHINGTON, Dec. IA court
martial headed by Capt Whiting and
Lieut.. Perkins of the Marine Corps as
Judge Advocate, has been ordered to
meet at the Mare Island navy yard ON
the goth instant for the trial Of Lieuten-
ant Theodore La Favour. u. s. N, lately
attached to the gunboat Wheeling, on
charges Of scandalous conduct and
on duty
The herald., 1897-12-15
The Kaiser's Yacht

NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-THE schooner
yacht Yamapa, recently purchased by
the Emperor OF Germany. will sail from
this port for Southampton tomorrow,
unless something unforeseen occurs to
prevent her departure. The Yamapa has
been overhauled and fitted for sea at
HAWKING yard. City Island, and Is now
in the best Of shape for winter voyage
across the Atlantic.
The herald., 1897-12-15
Mrs. Capito's Story

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 14.-Accordine
to Mrs. Zelda Capito, Charles Francke
the wealthy contractor. who has been
missing for three weeks. is In Dallas,
Texas. She has returned here and told
the police she went to Texas with
Francke. She was placed in Jail to
await the investigation Of her story, and
Edward w. Little, member of the City
Council and friend Of Francke, left
for Dallas. Francke took about SO, 900
with him.
The herald., 1897-12-15

WASHINGTON, Dec, 14.-Commis-
sioner Jones Of the Indian Office has re-
turned to the city from a trip of investi-
CATION Of Indian agencies in Oklahoma
and the Indian Territory. Generally
speaking he found that in Oklahoma the
wards Of the nation were making fairly
good progress in the steps Of civilization
A notable exception 10 that Of the full
blooded Usage tribe. which. he says, are
less advanced than they were ten years
ago.
The herald., 1897-12-15
On the Rocks

VICTORIA, B. G., Dec. 1.-THE cap
tain Of the Empress Of India. which ar
rived tonight, reports that a four
masted schooner Is on the rocks at Car
manah point. He could not make out
whether she was in dangerous posi-
ton or not. He read her signals J, w. H.
c. They are on the register.
The herald., 1897-12-15
Still Seeking Durham

FRESNO, Dec. AS. Comstock,
prominent among lumbermen in San
Jose, Fresno and other points, leaves
here for Mexico today. He will visit
the Yaqui country, where James Dun
ham. the San Jose murderer, Is said to
be hiding, and will spend some time look
ing for his man. Mr.. Comstock takes
with him pictures, descriptions and
other data regarding the much-wanted
murderer.
The herald., 1897-12-15
Suicide bv Shooting

SEBASTOPOL. CAL, Dec. 14.-August
Cook, native Of Germany, aged 81, COM
mitted suicide last night by shooting
himself in the head with a rifle. HIS
body was found Upon the floor Of his
shooting gallery this morning when an
investigation was made as to the cause
OF his non-appearance at the usual hour.
Cook came here recently from Mendo-
cino county, but formerly resided in New
Jersey. where his relatives live.
The herald., 1897-12-15

SAN QUENTIN, CAL, Dec. A.-Louis
Ortega was received at San Quentin to-
day to serve sentence Of ninety-ni
years on conviction Of murder In the
second degree. He killed Spaniard In
San Bernardino county recently. Under
the credit system now in vogue ct the
prison If Ortega behaves himself and
does not die in the meanwhile he VIII ~
III 1856. Nv
The herald., 1897-12-15
Mortuary Services

WINDSOR, Dec. 14.-There were the
usual services at Frogmore today, the
anniversary Of the death Of the Prince
Consort in 1861. and the Princess Alice
In 1878. The Queen, the Prince and Prin-
cess of Wales, the Duke and Duchess Of
York. the Duke and Duchess of Con-
naught, Prince and Princess Christian
Of Schleswis- Holstein. and the Princess
Louise. Marchioness of Lorne. were
present,
The herald., 1897-12-15
Not Massacred

PARIS, Dec. 14.-The Figaro says the
government has received news Of the
safety Of the French expedition under
Major Marchand, which 1t had been re-
ported was massacred near Bahrel
Chaskell while on his way to the Nile.
The herald., 1897-12-15
clothiers WON'T Join

ST. LOUIS. Mo-, Dec. list. Louis
wholesale clothiers have refused to Join
the National Clothiers' Association. and
the efforts Of that body to unite the mer-
chants in this line have failed 80 Tar "a
this city Is concerned,
The herald., 1897-12-15
STATE LABoRERs
Deny Statements Made by Commits
sioner Fitzgerald

S10ner E1CZgerHlu
SACRAMENTO, Dec. 14.-At a meet
ing Of the Sacramento Council OF Fed
Grated Trades, held last evening, q res
olution was passed declaring, Labor
Commissioner Fitzgerald states what is
not a fact when he recites that three
fourths Of the laboring people in Cali
fornia favor the annexation Of the Ha-
waiian Islands,"
The resolution further declares that
Mr.. Fitzgerald is not in Washington in
the interest Of organized labor, but
simply as the representative of a very
small portion in San Francisco-the
Building Trades Council. It is said that
all other central labor bodies throughout
the Coast have passed resolutions
against annexation
The herald., 1897-12-15
Daniels Election

RICHMOND, Va, Dec. 1A-In the
voting today in the general assembly for
United States senator, Hon. John w.
Daniel practically received the unani-
nous vote Of both houses. the election
being a mere matter Of form.
The herald., 1897-12-15
Caught Some Seals

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 1.-THE seal
Ing schooner Prosper, Captain Meyer,
arrived In port today. fifty-seven days
from the Weuman islands, with 824 SEAL
skins.