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The herald., 1898-10-21
CONQUEST Complete

NEW YORK, Oct. 2O-A dispatch to the
Herald from Manila says:
The insurgent General, Pho Pillar, has
agreed to evacuate Paco, the last suburb OF
Manila held by the Filipinos on October %.
This completes the American conquest OF
Americans now hold Cavite and Manila, the
rest of the Island of Luzon being in the
hands of the insurrectionist factions.
How little power Aguinaldo possesses is
shown by his refusal to grant passes to
visit the interior, on the ground that the
northern provinces are held by General
Makaboulas, who is in revolt against the
Malalos government.
.Aguinaldo has ordered the release of Span
ish civilian prisoners taken at Iloilo.
Steamers under the American flag are
forbidden to load by the native authori-
ties unless they pay tax of five pence ad
valorem on the cargo and 20 per cent on
their freight to the local Governor. A
large stock of tobacco was seized at Gag
aysna form the Companie Generate and
from insurance factories. Aguinaldo re-
fused to return the prize, as he requires
funds. He is preparing for the possible
return of the island to Spanish rule and
will entertain no proposals from Spain Ev-
cry native is sworn in to join his ranks in
such event.
Of the southern islands, Mindanao would
not combine against Spain.
There are two cases of smallpox this week
although the health of the troops shows a
slight improvement, there being fewer cases
OF typhoid and dysentery. There is still
more neYd for women nurses.
Red Cross workers after some slight
bitches are starting an ably-managed aux
iliary hospital, for serious cases; likewise
hospital for the California troops. They
contemplate opening of still another home
for convalescents. Drugs, food and supplies ir
the Red Cross have been given to ailine
soldiers without stint, as the necessity o1
their demand demanded.
The British warships Powerful and Rat
tier have been ordered to Hong Kong, it is
said, on account of a number of cases OF
lnalarial fever aboard. There have been
three deaths on the Powerful,
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ABOUT THE STATE

G.. Schmidt, veteran of the civil war,
nged 65 years, committed suicide by drink
ing carbolic acid on the Flannelly ranch
near Colma. No cause for the deed is
known.
The three members of the family of Mrs.
Il. Block of San Francisco, including Harry
Campbell and Frank Draper, who were pois-
oned by eating Goldfish livers, are now out
of danger. DR.. John Galway, the health
officer, has instituted vigorous inquiry into
the case.
The British steamer Waterloo, which will
sail tomorrow for London has on board one
of the biggest cargoes of salmon and fruit
that has left San Francisco for many
months. She will take away 5s,895 cases of
salmon and "a, ,430 cases of canned fruit.
The cargo is valued at 1851, 900
The steamer China, which sailed yester-
day for the Orient, carried $50 Chinese pas
sengers, all of whom were provided with
return certificates. They are going home to
spend their new year. which comes in Feb
ruary A portion of the vessels freight was
unloaded to make room for them.
In view Of it's completion of its ferryboat
at Berkeley the Southern Pacific company
will in the next ten or fifteen days establish
n twentv-minute service between the Oak
land mole and the foot of Market street
during certain hours of the morning and
afternoon when ferry travel is very heavy.
At the present time there is a thirty-minuts
service.
So great is the volume of local. coast and
overland shipments that there is cry for
more cars from MANY shinpino points, and
although the Southern Pacific company's
officials ore rece'vino numerous emrtv cars
from epstern cities it IS still imrossble tc
surrlv the demand. Tt is estimated thai
$4,000 cars are now in use for California
business.
The herald., 1898-10-21
HEADS OF REBELS,
Carried in Baskets Through Streets of
Chinese Cities

VANCOUVER, B. c., Oct. 20.-According
to the latest mail advices from China, eight
subordinate leaders OF the kwang 81 rebel
lion have been beheaded at WI Chow. They
were carried in baskets through the princi-
pal streets as warning spectacle, amidst the
laughter and jeers Of men, women and
children.
Ten thousand people witnessed the decapi-
tation and made it gala day. Little chill
dren copied their parents and joked at the
dying rebels a second before the AK fell.
When all was over the children played
among the headless, bleeding corpses and
made sport with the black disfigured heads
Mandarins and headmen improvised sort
of May pole and the heads Of the rebels
were placed on top in tiers, the children
dancing around them. The Governor ad.
vised the mandarins to make the beheading
as festive as possible so as to inspire dis
gust for the rebels in the hearts of the people
4 banquet was afterwards spread.
The japanese Mail says a petition has
been sent to the government by foreign
consuls requesting that beheading be dis
continued.
The herald., 1898-10-21
CALIFORNIA TOURISTS
To Be Given a Railroad Service Fine
and Fast

KANSAS CITY, Oct. 2O.-The Atchison,
Topeka and Santa Fe railway will resume its
fast passenger service to Chicago, Kansas
City and California points on November 2.
Magnifcently appointed cars have been
built especially for this service and the
traina will be Of the finest and fastest in the
transcontinental service. The trains will
run solid between Chicago and Los Angeles
and be limited to six palatial cars, vesti-
buled and electric lighted. They will con.
sist of dining car, buffet smoking car, con-
tanning barber, shop and smoking and
double drawing room Pullmans, the berths
of which will be lighted with electric lights.
The initial train will leave Chicago on
Wednesday, November, at p. M, reach
ing Los Angeles at l5O p. m. the third day
following. The total time consumed will be
sixty-six hours, or six hours shorter than
ever made by a regular train over the dis
tance. The schedule time from Kansas
City to the Pacific coast will be fifty-two
hours.
The herald., 1898-10-21
BURGLARS SUICIDE
WHEN ESCAPE SEEMED TO BE
IMPOSSIBLE
An Unknown Man Detected Pilfering
at Omaha Avoids Capture by
Blowing Out His Brains

OMAHA, Oct. 20.-An unknown man has
committed suicide at the public library here
under mysterious circumstances.
Everything points to the fact that he
had secreted himself in the building the
night before with the intention of robbing
the priceless collection of coins of the Byron
Reed donation. When detection and cap
ture confronted him, he coolly placed re-
volver to his temple and fired a bullet into
his brain. When the watchman rushed upon
the scene, the man was dead The body ap-
pears to be that of man of culture. There
is nothing by which it might be identified.
He was evidently Russian and some light
marks on the clothes would seem to indicate
that he was a nobleman. The police believe
the man was a visitor at the exposition,
who possessed technical knowledge, and
self Recognizing the value of the treasure,
separated from him only by glass case,
they think he determined to seize it, and for
that purpose visited the library in the even
ing and secreted himself ready for the work.
Early in the morning, the watchman noticed
the burglar alarms leading to the Reed
collection ringing violently. An investAga-
ton followed and then the suicides weapon
exploded and the man fell dead in the hall in
front of the watchman.
The door leading to the Reed collection
had been tampered with. This is the
fourth time burglars have attempted to rob
this collection.
The thousands of gold coius of all ma
tions it includes represent large fortune
to say nothing of the value Of the coins as
rare specimens and complete sets of the
specie of all nations.
The Coroner is investigating the case. The
suicide was large, fineiooking man. He
was not seen around the building previously
and the police can learn nothing regarding
him. He was about As years old and there
was nothing in his pockets to identify him.
The name John Schmidt was written on the
margin of small map of Europe found in
his pocket. The map was torn from a
geography. A pair of sun glasses, the case
Of which bore the label Riga, Russia" was
also found.
On the corner of pocket handkerchief,
in red silk, were embroidered the letters
u. X. R." The dead man, from the cut
of his clothing, had not been in this country
long.
From the appearance of his wearing ap-
parel and his general appearance, he was
above the ordinary station of life.
The herald., 1898-10-21
Pigeon Shooting

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Oct. 20.-Rain and
high wind interfered with the shooting
match today at Belle Meade Gun club
grounds. Summary:
thirty four listed: Budd, Hollowell, Rattle
Gay, Gay Falls, Fulford, Chase, Young, Gilbert
Lyons, Quinly, Duncan, Grabb, Anthony
Gerst, Legler, Norton, McMurchy and Cul-
lom tied, each killing seyen birds.
Second event-William Gerst handicap,
5 live birds handegnpd dgapd 10 81
Tanning, Anthony, Fawcette, Gilbert, Quin
lev, Debon and Rattle tied with 10 birds
each and divided the money.
Third event-Ten'live birds, miss and out
Tanning, Norton, Acklen, McAIurchy, Gay
Young, Gilbert> Budd and Heikes tied, kill
ing ten birds each. =.
Special-Twcnty live birds, miss and out
Rattle, Gilbert, Budd, Anthony Heikes and
Dubray tied, killing 20 birds each.
The herald., 1898-10-21
A Rough Riders Return

PRESCOTT, Ariz., Oct. 2O.-Colonel AL.
exander 0. Brodie, of Colonel Roosevelt's g
this afternoon. The reception given him
was demonstration equal to that given at
the departure of the Arizona battalion un-
der his command on May 4.
An immense throng accomanied by brass
band met him at the depot, while every whis-
tie in town was blown amid the firing of
giant powder on the plaza. Colonel Brodie
IS being heid in honor of Colonel s Brodies'
who is candidate for delegate to congress.
The herald., 1898-10-21
NO AGREEMENT MADE
BETWEEN ANIMAL DEWEY AND
AGUINALDO
THE SITUATION IS PEACEFUL
With Little Danger of a Clash Between
American Troops and the In
surgent Forces
Associated Press Special Wire.

Associated Press Special Wire.
NEW YORK, Oct. 20.-A dispatch to the
Herald from Washington says:
Major-Genera Otis has cabled to the War
Department review of the situation in the
Philippines, showing that Aguinaldo's lnflu
ence is on the wane. General OTIS stated
that Aguinaldo's forces are being rapidly
depleted. Many of the deserters are joining
the Spanish party, apparently OF the belief
in the possibility that the islands may be
returned to Spain. The situation is peace
full and there is little danger OF trouble be-
tween the natives and Americans, and Gen
eral Otis expresses confidence in his abil-
ity to fully cope with any Developments.
Secretary Alger sent copy of the dis
patch to the State Department. and it is
expected that it will be cabled to the
American commissioners at Paris.
Adjutant-Gencral Simpkins, who has just
returned to Washington, brought with him
from Manila all of the correspondence which
had passed between Rear-Admiral Dewey
and Major-Gcneral Merritt and Aguinaldo.
This correspondence shows conclusively that
the American officers entered into no al
lance, implied or direct, with Aguinaldo,
and that the hands of the government are
tied in no way as a result of cooperation
with the insurgents. Some of the more
important passages of the correspondence
have been cabled to Paris and complete
copies were forwarded to the commissioners
by mail today.
The herald., 1898-10-21
Japanese Shipbuilding

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2O.-Latest reports
to the State Department tell of a marvellous
development of shipbulding in Japan.
United States Consul Harris at Nagasaki
says that there has just been delivered there
the largest steamship ever launched outside
OF American or European waters. She is the
Hitachi Mau, built by the Mitsu Bish Com.
pany at Nagasaki. Her displacement is
ll,66O tons. She is classed by Lloyds as
100 /. Her sister ship will be built at
once. There was also opened at Nagaski
new granite dock 37l feet long and besides
a complete and powerful plant the ship build.
ing company has laid in its yards for ves-
sells up to 500 feet long which can also he
doclsed there. The company employs 1000
men.
The herald., 1898-10-21
A Cuban Proclamation

HAVANA, Oct. 20.-The Cuban General
Maya Rodriguez, before leaving for Santa
Cruz de Sur to attend the Cuban Assembly
issued proclamation to his troops. 1t is
known to have been written by the Mar
quis de Cervera, the Spanish military COM
mander at Mariana, with whom Rodriguez
| is upon most intimate terms.
The document, which bears the earmarks
OF the Spanish officer, is interesting as
showing the change Of language and tone
the Cuban commander is ready to adopt to-
day in speaking of his hated enemies OF yes
Iterday. The proclamation runs as follows:
| Soldiers: During many consecutive years
\you have shared with us the painful alter
natives Of formidable struggle, sustained
in defense Of our legitimate ideals against
la powerful enemy, having in their favor,
as a complement of their personal heroism,
the dazzling military prestige of the illus
trious general who today represents Spain
in Cuba.
"lf on every occasion l have admired
your valor in action, your generosity in vic
tory and your resignation in defeat, no less
have l prayed for the subordination and
discipline which could serve as an example
to regular armies. Today, when the welfare
OF our country demands my leaving you for
awhile, l have to make some observations
and to give some advice which, though pos
abnegation, is always useful >and advan-
Itageous.
Remember that we have consecrated
every effort and our energy to create an in
dependent nation. Remember that we have
raised and followed proud and stainless
flag. Remember that it is imperative that
nationality be constituted, strong and Wig
orous, if the flag is to shine with ali splendor
of glorious victory. 10 obtain that result
will require exquisite prudence, special tact
and excellent judgment.
I'VE have no longer enemies to fight. but
brothers to recognize. On our countrv's
altar there cannot be and should NOT be
sacrifice. Let us lay aside all sectarian. ali
political rivalry, and proclaim that under the
majestic shadow of the Cuban flag there il
room for all honest men. From TODAY forget
the resentment that would bring to YOUR
minds painful recollections. We are already
free. Let us become great through our
virtues.
"In pitching our camp at Playa de Mari
ano, we depend not alone on our right. bnt
also on the neverwavering benevolence of
the illustrious General Blanco, that re.
nowned warrior, deserving our highest re-
spect and most profound veneration. whose
Enlightened policy is ably seconded and car
ried out by the Civil Governor of Havana
and the military commander Of Mariana,
The herald., 1898-10-21
SAN JUAN OFFICIALS
Hand in Their designations to Gen.
Brooke

SAN JUAN, Porto Rico, Oct. 2O.-The
city remains orderly and all is quiet else
where. MajorGeneral Brooke is installed
in the palace and Brigadier-General Henry
remains as commander of the District OF
Ponce. Brigadier General Grant has been
appointed Commissioner of the District OF
San Juan.
Seniors Rivera, Blanco, Lopez and Car
bonnet, Ministers Of the insular government,
have rendered their designations to General
Brooke, stating that they will perform their
functions, if desired, until their successors
are appointed. The general order issued by
General Brooke is a dignifed, fair docu-
ment, and has been well received by the
public.
Auspices, is being established with all posi-
BILE haste. United States Commissioner
Harrison arrived here yesterday on board
the steamer Panama.
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That Naval Battle

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2O.-The sensa-
tlonal Spanish report of a naval battle be-
tween Admiral Dewey's vessels and the in.
surgent navy in the Philippines is received
with absolute incredulity in both the Navy
and War Departments. If there has been
any recent action Admiral Dewey has failed
to mention is, and neither General Otis nor
United States Consul Wldlnan has re,
garded it as worthy of notice.
1t is believed at the Navy Department
that the Spanish authorities refer to the
seizure of the little steamer Abbey by the
McCulloch, September 23d, last The
steamer was of American register, though
formerly known as the Pasig. It was re-
ported to Admiral Dewey that she was
bringing arms and supplies of war to the
insurgents. He sent the McCulloch to stop
this movement, but when the cutter found
the Abbey in Batansas Bay, the vessel had
landed her cargo and arms and the insnr-
gents refused to give them up, Thereupon
the Abbey was seized and taken by the Nc
Culloch to Manila. This affair could not
be dignifed with the name of naval en-
gagement, and Admiral Dewey, in report
ing the seizure to the Navy Department.
made little of it.
1t Is just possible that there have been
some similar incidents not deemed worthy
of report in the islands of Cebu or Panay,
as it was reported that some insurgent YES
sells have been carrying arms to spread the
insurrection in those islands and Dewey
would have repressed them. But the re-
ports to the Navy Department show that
it is absurd to speak Of an insurgent navy
seriously, for the entire force consists of a
few schooners and one or two little coast
ing steamers, altogether not being match
for the least of the vessels under Dewey's
command. The explanation of the Ad-
mirals interference with these vessels in
their operations is desire on his part to
maintain the status quo in the Philippines.
pending the conclusion of the Peace Com
missions work in Paris. 1t is said here
that it is not surprising that the Sranish
Cabinet is trying to make much of this in
cident and see if it can be twisted into a
demonstration of actual hostilities between
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IMMUNE REGIMENTS
Are Found to Be in Fit Condition for
Service

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2O.-The board Sc
lected to inspect five regiments of immunes
has returned to Washington and made its
report 1t consists of Lieutenant Colonel
Nj. p. Maus, inspector general; Major w. Ii.
DAILY, surgeon, and Captain ); +. Morton,
inspected were theE Fourth, Sixth, Seventh,
Eighth and Tenth United States volunteer
infantry. These regiments were examined
at Ia their fitness for service. Each officer
was examined theoretically and practically.
Each regiment was drilled and inspected
with and without arms. The troops We're also
BY th I a0ne
examined by Captain Morton. The report
is TO- the effect that the regiment was found
IA generally good condition. Two of them
have since been sent to Cuba and Porto Rico
The herald., 1898-10-21
Los ANGELES HERALD. FRIDAY MORNING. OCTOBER q. 1898

"Be careful to avoid clash and disagree
ment with the Spanish forces. They have
done but their duty, and like ourselves, they
have defended their flag as we have ours"
"Be honest throughout, seeking the con.
cord and harmony which lead to prosperity
and greatness. In temporarily entrusting
my command to the distinguished General
well known to me, l ask you to give him the
co-opcraton Of exemplary discipline and
subordination until my return.
Your General. JIM. RODRIGUEZ
The herald., 1898-10-21
The Texas Movements

NEW YORK, Oct. 2O-The battleship
Te,sis passed out of Sandy Hook at s:2O a.
m, for Philadelphia. She is to take part
in the peee jubilee there and then go into
dry-doclS to prepare for her long voyage to
Manila. 1t is expected she will be ready
to cd to Manila in about six weeks. The
transport Berlin also sailed this morning
bound for Santiago and Porto Rico with
Quartermaster's stores
The herald., 1898-10-21
DR.. Orpen Acquitted

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 2O.-Advices
from Auckland, New Zealand, state that
DIR; Arthur Herbert Orpen, who was arrest
ed here upon his arrival from that city last
January on charge of murder, has been
acquitted by the supreme court of New Zea-
land. After being indicted for The murder
OF young woman whom he had treated un-
lowfully he became fugitive from justice
and boarded the steamer Alameda for this
city. The local authorities were notified and
he was arrested as soon as he stepped from
the gang-plank
The herald., 1898-10-21

The American forces in the Philippines and
the insurgents, for that would make ground
10 sustain the contention they are sure to
put forward when the Philippines come
Under consideration before the Paris Peace
Commission, that the United States forces
have never been able to take possession of
md hold this territory outside of Manila
proper Under the rules of international
aw, such a point would be entitled to
serious consideration in determining what
disposition should be made of territory.
The herald., 1898-10-21
Sunk in Collision

CLEVELAND, Oct. 2O-The big tug L.
p. Smith, was sunk in the harbor entrance
today as a result OF collision with the
steamer Olympia. There were three men
on the tug. The captain and engineer jumped
as she went down and were rescued after
long, desperate battle with the waves When
men were well night exhausted. The fire.
man went down with the tug and was
drowned. The Olympia is uniniured.
The herald., 1898-10-21
A Trademark Case

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 2O.-In the case of the
Pittsburg Crucible Steel Company against
States Court of Appeals has handed down a
decision in favor Of the appellee, affirming
the opinion of the lower court. The case
was brought to restrain the appellee from
initiating trademark of the appellant and
for selling goods marked with that trade.
mark or any stimulation of it. The court
decided that no damage had been sustained
by the appellants
The herald., 1898-10-21
Not Legally Nominated

HARRISBURG, Pa, Oct. 2O-Judre
Simonton of the Dauphin County Court. has
filed an opinion in which he holds that the
certificate of nomination of Congressman
Thomas S. Butler, who claims the Repubii.
can nomination in the Sixth District, is in
valid because he was not regularly nomi-
mated. Buffers certificate was objected to
by ex-Congressman John Robinson of Della.
ware county who has filed nomination papers
as an independent candidate.
The herald., 1898-10-21
Scalping in Court

CHICAGO, Oct. 20.-The fight between
the railroads and ticket brokers resulting
from the efforts Of the former to prevent the
scalping of tickets by the latter has been
taken into the courts. Seven railroads to-
day petitioned for an injunction restrain
ing the sale by the brokers of excursion tick
cts issued by the railroads on account of the
peace jubilee in this city. The petition was
presented to Master in Chancery Leaning,
and upon his recommendation temporary
restraining order was issued by Judge
Smith. Owing to the delay in securing the
necessary bond, service on the order will be
made tomorrow morning
The herald., 1898-10-21
A Convict Reprieved

BOISE, Idaho, Oct. 2O.--Jack Davis alias
Diamond Field Jack" under sentence to
hang at Albion bio, October 2s, for the murder
February 4, 1898. was today reprieved until
December l6. In this case, j. f. Bower
makes affidavit at this time that the shoot
ing wat done by jeff Gray in defense of his
(BowersO life. This is an entirely new
phase of the case
The herald., 1898-10-21
Sleeping Car Service

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Oct. 2O.-On account of
the quarantine at New Orleans and in
ability to handle business through that
gateway, the Pullman tourist sleeping car
line, heretofore operated between Washing
ton, D. c., and San Francisco via. New
Orleans, will be deserted and operated be-
tween the two points via Southern Railway
to Memphis. Cotton Belt to Corsicana,
Houston and Texas Central to Houston. and
Southern Pacific to, destination. This
change will commence today and the service
will be weekly.
The herald., 1898-10-21
Cut Rates for Soldiers

TOPEKA, Kas., Oct. 20-The Santa Fe
has announced that it will make special
rate to Uncle Sans soldiers, regulars as
well as volunteers, going home or else
where, on sick leave, furlough or after dis
charge. The rate between Missouri River
points and San Francisco will be $25 for
second class and $50 for frst-class tickets.
These rates were also made available for
disabled volunteer soldiers inmates of SOL
diers' homes.
The herald., 1898-10-21
Cuban Iron Mines

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Oct. 20.-An
American syndicate, representing Detroit
capital, has purchased large tract of land
at Manzanillo, where are several good iron
Mines An agent of the syndicate is now
there. Yellow fever has been completely
stamped out at Guantanamo