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The herald., 1898-05-28
SIMPSONS REPORT
Of Cause and Effect of the Porto Rico
Bombardment


WASHINGTON, May 27-The following
bulletin was posted at the Navy Depart
ment today:
The following is copy of a report made
by Rear Admiral Sampson concerning the
action of San Juan de Porto Rico:
upon approaching San Juan it was seen
that none of the Spanish vessels were in
the harbor. was therefore consider
ably in doubt whether they had reached
San Juan and again departed for some un-
known destination or whether they had
not arrived. AS their capture was the OBJ
ject of the expedition. and as 1t was essen.
tial that they should pass to the westward,
determined to attack the batteries de-
Tending the port in order to develop their
positions and strength and then, without
waiting to reduce the city or subject it to
the regular bombardment--which would
require due notice-return to the westward.
l commenced the attack as soon as it was
good daylight. This lasted about three
hours, when the signal was made to dis
continue the firing and the squadron stood
to the northeast until out of sight of San
Juan, when the course was laid to the
westward, with the view of communicat-
ing with the department at Port Plata and
learn If the detachment had obtained in
formation as to the movements of the
Spanish vessels
''At Cape Haytien received word from
the department that Spanish vessels had
been sighted off Curacao on the 10th inst.
LAS stated in my telegram, no serious in
jury was done to any of the ships and only
one man was killed and seven wounded
slightly"
The herald., 1898-05-28
WITH THE BAT
Results Of Ball Games Played on the
League Diamonds

CLEVELAND, May 27.-Both Baltimore
and Cleveland played stiff, steady game
today, that is, Baltimore did in all the in
nings except the first, which lost the game.
Attendance 800. Score;
CleveandA, hits s, errors 0.
Baltimore-1, hits Z, errors 2.
Batteries-Young and thinner. Nops and
Clarke
LOUISVILLE-The Bostons could neith-
er bat nor field and the Colonels had a
walk-over. Attendance 1900 Score:
Louisville--14, hits 13. errors 8.
Boston-3, hits 6, errors 6.
Batteries-Dowling and Snyder, Klobe-
danz, Stivetts and Bergen.
P1TTSBURG-The contest today was a
splendid exhibition of how miserably the
national game can be played by profess
sionals. Attendance 2500. Score:
Pittsburg-S, hits 10, errors Z.
Washing ton-3 hits 7. errors 8.
Batteries-Tannehill and Schriver, Wey-
hing and Mcclure.
C1NCINNATI-The Giants played mis-
erably. Attendance 5000. Score:
Cincinnati-13, hits ii, errors s.
New York; hits g. errors 5.
Batteries-Damman and Vaughan, Do
heny and Warner.
CHICAGO-The Quakers were unable to
hit Griffiths at the right time, while the
locals treated Platt's delivery just the
reverse. Attendance 5000. Score:
Chicago-S, hits TO- errors 3.
Philadelphia-2. hits s. errors g.
Batterles-Griffith and Donahue, Platt
and Mcfarland.
The herald., 1898-05-28
A STERN CHASE
The Bancroft Pursuing Big Spanish
Steamer

KEY WEST. May 27, 7:15 anna Span
ish steamship thought to be an auxiliary
cruiser was sighted by the United States
warships Wilmington and Bancroft fifteen
miles off Key West last night. and at last
accounts she was being chased by the Ban
croft.
The ship chased by the Bancroft was
three-masted steamer and apparently
merchantmen of large tonnage. She had
one smokestack. No doubt was entertained
of her being a Spaniard, because when the
Bancroft put after her, she steamed away
at full speed.
The Wilmington was coming In here for
coal when. at about $3.50 last evening, be-
tween twelve and fifteen miles OF Key West
she saw the smoke of a steamer and turned
in this direction. About the same time the
Bancroft came along and asked the Will
mington If she had seen anything of
three-masted steamer which had chased
the auxiliary gunboat Eagle. The Will
mington then notified the Bancroft of the
three-masted steamer, and while doing so
stranger hove in sight. The Bancroft
went after her and the vessel headed south
east, with the Bancroft going full speed
after her. The chase was most exciting
one when the Wilmington last saw the two
vessels.
1t is presumed that the spaniards, OBJ
serving the Wilmington's military top, mis-
took her for battleship and thought 1t
safe to continue scouting, trusting to her
superior speed for escape, but when the
Bancroft appeared the Spaniard wasted no
time in trying to get away.
Captain Todd Of the Wilmington has no
doubt the Bancroft will catch the Spaniard.
A customs Official here, when he heard the
story, said he had seen strange ship off
Key West last night, adding that she was
gone this morning.
Captain Todd Is confident the vessel being
chased by the Bancroft is Spanish auxil-
iary cruiser on scout duty.
The Wilmington came in from the block
ade and reports all quiet there.
The herald., 1898-05-28
RULES LAID DOWN
For Examination of Men to Command
Immunes

WASHINGTON, May 27.-The war de-
partment has issued a series of general
rules for the examination of applicants for
commissions in the United States volunteer
infantry immune regiments. Applicants
will be examined with reference to their
mental, moral and physical fitness to hold
a commission and perform the duties of a
commissioned officer in an infantry regi-
ment.
iners will give due weight to the following
The nature and extent of applicants mil
itary education.
The time, If any, the applicant has lived
in tropical climates and the general nature
of his experience in such climates.
The facility with which the applicant can
speak foreign languages, 1t at all, particu-
larly Spanish.
The examining board will also give due
weight to the following:
The ability of the applicant to take proper
care of himself and of men committed to
his care under all conditions. SO far as the
same can be Judged by the experience
and record of the applicant.
The ability of the applicant to command
men SO far as can be judged by his ex-
perience and record.
The examinations are not to be competi-
tive but the board of examiners is to pass
upon the qualifications of each applicant
and recommend to the acknowledgement of
the army the rank which may properly be
conferred upon such applicant.
The herald., 1898-05-28

States. The bill provides that whenever
war exists or Is imminent by. or against
the United States, and mines, torpedoes and
other like instruments Of war shall be
placed in the harbors, roadways and other
waters of the United States, it shall be the
duty Of the Secretary Of War to make and
publish regulations for the conduct of ves-
sells and persons on vessels with regard to
the safety of said instruments, vessels and
persons.
1t is made the Secretary's duty to publish
his regulations in the principal newspapers
and it Is made misdemeanor to disobey
them. The penalty for violation is a fine
Of not less than 800 nor more than 5000,
and in the case of masters the forfeiture
Of their license. Authority is given to
commanders Of vessels for the govern
ment engaged in patrolling the waters af-
\ |fected to detain any vessel upon suspicion
for not more than twelve hours and to use
force and arms to compel submission. 1t
is made the duty Of the Secretary Of State
to give wide publicity to regulations in for
eign ports and certificate Of any United
States Consul that he has furnished
copy Of the regulations to the master of
vessel previous to it's entering American
waters is made admissible as evidence
against the vessel In case Of trial for vio-
lation of the regulations.
Secretary Alger, In his letter Of trans
mission, says:
"The need of affording protection to the
mines has become highly important in con-
nection with our defensive works, and
being informed by the Attorney-General
that no authority of law is found under
which the department can adequately
regulate the matter. + earnestly recon-
mend and urge the immediate favorable
consideration Of the bill herewith pre-
sented."
The herald., 1898-05-28
Los ANGELES HERALD SATURDAY MORNING. MAY "a, 1898

Schley by the enemy and any attempt to
make Havana through the eastern or west
ern passage though there is little doubt
that the Commodore. had he met the Span
ish ships, could have defeated them.
There is good reason to believe from a
strategic point of view that more can be
gained by the Spaniards being bottled up
in Santiago than in an engagement, which,
though 1t would result in victory for the
Americans, might have resulted in some
damage to our ships.
In the harbor Of Santiago the Spanish
fleet will be helpless. The channel leading
into the harbor is narrow and the enemy
can either be kept a prisoner there by
sinking a few hulks in the channel or
he can be destroyed by a superior force.
The herald., 1898-05-28

ly Important, and under the circumstances
1t would be foolhardy to forego our adj
vantages in Hawaii"
Senator Lodges action in presenting the
amendment was the result Of more or less
conference, though of an informal char
acter among the staunchest advocates of
annexation. They express the opinion that
the amendment in the end will be accepted,
but admit that in all probability 1t will re-
suit in delaying the passage of the Rev.
enue bill. Incorporation Of Hawaiian an
nexation in the Revenue bill would. of
course, have the effect Of forcing the mat
ter upon the attention of tho House. Ad-
vocates of annexation say all but four
Republican Senators and many Demo-
Gratis, Populists and Silver Republicans.
will vote for Lodges amendment.
The assertion is made by Senators in
favor Of annexation that the administra-
tion is more anxious than at any previous
time for providing for annexation. The
condition of affairs in the Philippines and
the necessity for a stopping place for our
ships on their way to those islands, they
say. Is the reason for the present urgency.
1t is asserted that to hold the Philippines
without possession of Hawaii would be
next to impossible.
Senator Jones of Arkansas, Democratic
member Of the Finance Committee, ex-
pressed the opinion that the Lodge amend
ment would not be accepted.
ut would" he said, Certainly delay the
bill indefinitely II pressed"
A Tender Made
HONOLULU, May 20, via San Francisco,
May H.-The Hawaiian Star published the
following last evening:
There is no doubt whatever that the
Hawaiian government has made a dis
tinct tender Of the islands to the Execu-
tive Of the United States. The news has
been published In many Of the coast and
eastern papers and has been denied. The
Star Is in position to state that such
letter has been written and that reply 10
1t is being awaited here. This reply will
probably reach Honolulu by the next mall
1t Is impossible to get the exact text Of
the letter, as the island executive does
not feel that 1t is diplomatic courtesy that
it should be given to the public here
before the United States government can
reply. The mere fact that the transports
are coming here, and that this port is to
be used as a basis for additional supplies
for the Manila squadron, makes a large
number of people think that the offer will
undoubtedly be accepted.
The herald., 1898-05-28
EBANKs HANGED
The San Diego Murderer Expiates His
Crimes


SAN QUENTIN, CAL, May N.-Joseph j..
Ebanks, West India mulatto, was hanged
here this morning for the murder of Mrs.
Harriet Stiles and her father, John Bor-
den, in San Diego county.
Ebanks' Crimes
SAN DIEGO, May 27.-Following is the
history of the crime for which Ebanks was
executed:
Joseph Japhet Ebanks was a West In
dian rnulatto. His crime was the murder
of Mrs. Harriet Stiles Of Fallbrook, this
county, and her father, John B. Borden
of Michigan, the latter So years of age.
The deed was committed in tent on the
beach at Las Flores, few miles north Of
Oceanside on September 10, 1895. Mrs.
Stiles, her husband, Leroy Stiles, and her
father, Mr.. Borden, were camped at Las
Flores for short outing. At the time
of the murder Mrs. Stiles and her father
were in the tent. Mr.. Stiles being tempor-
arily absent. When he returned he found
them both dead, each having been shot
twice. The officers at once began round
ing up suspicious persons and Ebanks
was arrested. The evidence against him.
though circumstantial, was very conclu-
sive. He was convicted January 20. 1896,
and soon after sentenced to be hanged
His life has been prolongued by legal tac-
tics quite similar to those employed in
the case of Durrant.
In a confession that Ebanks made to a
reporter in this city, and which he SUBJ
sequently repudiated, he said that he en-
tered the tent to get a drink of water.
Old Mr.. Borden was alarmed and made a
motion as though to use a weapon. Ebanks
thereupon shot him. The mulatto, ac-
cording to his story, gaye Mrs. Stiles one
minute in which to pray and then killed
her, so that there might be no witness of
the murder of Borden. Then to make a
sure job he shot each Of them second
time.
The herald., 1898-05-28
SPANISH DYNAMITERS
Better at Running Than at Blowing
Up Forts

Up Forts
KEY WEST, Fla, May 27, S:35 ANA
sergeant of artillery on duty at mortar
battery near Fort Taylor was fired upon
early this morning by three unknown men,
whom he says he knows to be Spaniards.
The sergeant was slightly wounded. The
fire was promptly returned but the men
escaped. The principal in the adventure,
Sergeant Charles w. Richards, Battery B,
First Artillery, told the Associated Press
correspondent today that at l o'clock yes
terday morning three men who looked like
Spaniards attempted to enter the gate at
the reservation but were turned away.
On three different occasions later in the
day he saw them lettering about various
entrances. and one Of these fingered for
nearly three hours. At 9:45 last night,
Richards, when walking over to Fort Tay-
lor, across the reservation, heard sounds
coming from the mortar battery, close to
the roadway. Getting his rifle ready. he
crept stealthily up to the pit, and when
close by heard voices say: Jim get the
package"
The sergeant then entered the pit and
confronted stranger who was coming out
with three-foot package in his hands
Richards aimed his rifle at the man and
ordered Hands up!' but without an in
stant's hesitation the stranger blazed away
with revolver, which he apparently had
drawn and ready. Two shots flew past the
soldier and he dropped to his knees as a
third bullet ploughed through the flesh of
his left arm above the elbow.
After the three shots the mysterious
assailant of the Sergeant turned and fled
at top speed toward the road, Richards
firing one shot after the fugitive and miss
ing him. He saw the man leap into a car
riage just outside the gate in which were
seated two other men and the trio drove
furiously away.
The suddenness of the attack caught
Richards unawares and the men were out
of range before he could bring his rifle to
bear upon them effectively.
Shortly after midnight Sergeant Rich
ards, with several artillerymen, returned
to the mortar pit to see If all was right
there. AS they drew near figure darted
out and sped to the road. Richards
recognized this figure as the man who had
shot at him and ordered Private Gates to
fire. But the suspect was again too agile
and one shot fired went wild.
1--WE chased him some distance" said
Richards, but he got away. At the road
we found long Cuban cigarette dropped
by him still burning. He was about six
feet tall, had heavy black moustache and
wore pillow coat. l am satisfied that the
three men were Spaniards and that The
package contained dynamite with which
they intended to destroy the battery"
Richards was emphatic in his assertions
and added: There are other details
which am not permitted to reveal"
The herald., 1898-05-28
Arizona Infantry

PHOENIX. Ariz.. May Ex-Governor
McCord has received authority to organize
an infantry regiment in Arizona which he
will load in person. A month ago he ap-
piled to the president for permission TO
raise regiment. but was Informed thai
the Arizona contingent of cowboy troops
had exhausted the territorys quota. Un-
der the new call he renewed the applica-
tion and through the influence of the Sec
retary Of the interior and others was given
to proceed. He will be given
leave of absence as the president will not
accept his resignation.
The herald., 1898-05-28
PRIZE DECISION
Four Spanish Steamers Condemned
and Ordered Sold

r. KEY WEST, May 27.--12:SO p. MIN \
+ the United States Circuit Court Judge /
+ Locke rendered decisions in the cases 4
+ of the six Spanish steamers seized dur 4
4, ing the first days of the Cuban block 4
4. ade. These included the most valuable i
+ prizes taken since the war began. 4
r The Catalina and the Miguel Jover ]
r were released. both vessels and car I
r goes. The Pedro and Guido were con- 4
+ demned and forfeited. The Buena 4
4. Ventura and the Panama We're con- =
i. demned and forfeited. The cargo of 4
II the Buena Ventura. being neutral 4
+ property, is to be restored to Its 4
r owner and 1t is protected by the Presi- 4
r dents proclamation. The question 4
r of the Panama's cargo is taken under 4
r advisement. In the cases of the Pedro, 4
I. Guido, Buena Ventura and Panama, 4
r the owners through their attorneys, !
4, served notice of appeal. 4
The herald., 1898-05-28
IN TIME OF WAR
The Peace Union Gets Well-Deserved
Snuh

PHILADELPHIA, May 27.-At the meet
ings of the City Councils of Philadelphia.
a resolution will be introduced recommend
ing that the Philadelphia branch of the
Universal Peace Union vacate the quarters
in Independence Hail. This action is the
outcome of a letter recently written by
President Love of the Peace Union to Senior
Sagasta and the Queen of Spain, advising
that the Spanish government make further
concessions to the United States in order
that the present war might be brought
to speedy termination, and also express
ing the opinion that the sentiment of the
United States was against war. The ros-
olutions, which will be introduced by Geo.
w. Edwards. denounce the 'Unpatriotic.
un-American and disgraceful expressions
of opinion, especially emanating from and
under independence Hail. the cradle of
American liberty"
The herald., 1898-05-28
A Big Embezzleme emit

OMAHA, Neb., May 27.-Wm. Il. Bechel,
ex-Auditor of the Pacific Express Com
pany. and Thomas X. Scarborough. his
chief clerk, have been arrested ON charges
of embezzlement while connected with the
company. No one connected with the case
will give any details. The accused men
assert their innocence and the company
officials are positive of their guilt. The
prisoners gave bonds.
The amount alleged to be involved is
variously stated, going as high as $3.50. 900.
The herald., 1898-05-28
A Soldiers Funeral

SAN FRANCISCO. May 27.-Private
Henry Pruitt of.Company e, Seventh Reg
iment of California Volunteers, was buried
this morning at the Preside Cemetery.
The young man died yesterday of pneu-
monia, contracted over a week ago at the
Preside camp. Company e marched to
the Presidio at an early hour this mora
ing to act as an escort to the remains
at the funeral
The herald., 1898-05-28
Powder Explosion

HAzARDvILLE, Conn, May 27-The
Corning mill of the Hazardville Powder
Company, in which fuses are prepared. ex-
ploded today. Alfred d. Lundon was
killed and Foreman James Colby was seri-
ously injured. The mill was small build
ing, one of a hundred constituting the
Hazardville Powder Company's plant.
The herald., 1898-05-28
A French Duel

PARIS, May H.-As an outcome of an
election dispute, M. Henri Rochefort, the
editor of LIntransigeante, and M. Gerault
Richard, the former Socialist deputy,
fought q ''duel" today M. Rochefort was
pricked on his right hand.
The herald., 1898-05-28
A Soldiers Death

BUTTE, Mont, May T.-W. F. Bowen.
while attempting to bid his brother good
bye on the departure of the troops for San
Francisco, fell beneath the military train
and was killed
The herald., 1898-05-28
RemeY,s Flag Shin

CHARLESTON, s. c., May 27.-The U.
S. cruiser Lancaster. which coaIed here
yesterday, sailed for Key West today. She
will act as Commodore Remeys flagship,
The herald., 1898-05-28
COAST DEFENSES
The Submarine Mines Must Be Care
fully Protected

WASHINGTON. May 27.-The Secretary
of War today sent the Senate letter trans
mitting the draft of bill to protect ex-
plosive mines in the waters Of the United
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-18

Don't forget that The prices OF
OUR MAMMOTH STOCK OF
FURNITURE OF all kinds are
REDUCED FOR THE NEXT
ZEN DAYS.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-12-25
Ogden Briefs.

George G. Thompson of Salt Lake is
in Ogden.
Mrs. Murray Shepherd of Salt Lake
is in Ogden for the holidays.
Mrs. Farley and daughter, Mrs. Ryan,
left yesterday for Rawlins, Wyo.
Mrs. M. C. Lawrence of Glen's Ferry
Ida, is visiting her daughter. Mrs. E.
B. Coray.
The condition of Mrs. James Storey
was somewhat improved yesterday. She
is still at the hospital
Roy Bowman came down from Idaho
Falls yesterday, and will remain in
Ogden for a week or two.
The New Years Herald will contain
an industrial write-up of Weber county
and Ogden, together with all the other
parts of Utah. Watch for it!
The Christmas attraction at the
Grand tomorrow night is the Span of
Life, a powerful drama with several
realistic scenes.
An excellent skating pond has been
made on the city hall square, and the
surface is now all that can be desired.
The ice rests on the ground itself, so
there is absolutely no danger of drown
ing.
At the Presbyterian church this
morning Rev. Chas. T. Richardson will
talk on the subject, His Name Shall
Be Called Wonderful" In the evening,
How to Become a Christian" will be
the topic discussed.
The First Church of Christ, Scientist,
will hold services today at 1890 a. m,
the subject being, Christian Science"
In the evening the services will be at
1870, the subject being, Jesus Christ,
the Heir of All Things Services are
in A. O. u. w. hall Wednesday even
ing meeting, 1853 Twenty-Fourth street
All are cordially invited
Postoffice hours Dee. % and rs viii
rier window will be open on
Sunday. the 25th, from 10 a. m.
to II m. On the 18th there will be one
delivery by carriers. General delivery
and stamp windows will be open from
10 a. m. to u h. Packages will be deliv-
cred at the general delivery window
Monday Money order department
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-12-25

less and violent as the Spanish troops
of the Colon baliation, which caused
the recent disturbance in front of the
Hotel de Ingletarra, and have really
been at the Bottom of frequent riots
in the suburbs.
The Spanish censor is still exception
ally severe. He did not even allow the
United States vessels in the harbor to
be decorated in celebration of the sign
ing of the peace treaty. No telegraphic
news can leave the island untampered
with, and press representatives are
complaining bitterly.
COMMANDERS OF DEPARTMENTS
Major General John c. Bates. u. S.
v, has been ordered to assume com
mand of the new military department
at Cienfuegos Cuba, Jan. 1, when the
United States Will take formal possess
sion of the island.
Brigadier General Joseph P. Sanger
of the inspector generals department
has been temporarily assigned to the
command of the military department
of Matanzas These two assignments
complete, the detail of officers to COM
mand the various military departments
in Cuba, under the supreme command
of Major General Brooke, who is now
on his way to Havana to superintend
the steps attending the formal surren-
der of the territory to the United States
forces on Jan. 1.