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The herald., 1898-12-14

ruined Baldwin hotel yesterday. One
cartridge was placed under the wall of the
theater and discharged The concussion
shook all the bricks loose, and the wall was
easily pulled over with ropes and hooks.
A special committee of the Manufactur
ers and Producers association of San Fran
cisco has reported the draft of law to be
submitted to the legislature. 1t provides
for state pure food commission to consist
of three members, one from the northern
part of the state, one from San Francisco
and the third from the southern part of the
state.
Collector of the Port Jackson, at San
Francisco, has received notice from the
treasury department to apprehend and ar
rest all Chinese in the city who secured ad-
mission into this country on the ground
that they were actors bound for the Omaha
exposition. Over GOO secured admission
on this plea, and of this number about POP
came by way of Port Townsend. Similar
notices have been sent to every collector of
ports on this coast
Two election contests were filed with the
county clerk at San Francisco yesterday.
One is by Thomas +. Brophy against Daniel
). OBren for the office of assembyman of
the Thirty-tirst assembly district, and the
other by Leon E. Jones against j. $. War
dell for the office of assemblyman of the
Thirty ninth assembly district. The con-
testants in both cases are Republicans. Ac-
cording to the official returns Brophy was
defeated by 8 votes and Wardell by less
than % votes. The contest in both cases
are based on allegations of fraud.
The herald., 1898-12-14
DODGfD TIE FREIGHT
ONLY TO BE CAUGHT BY A PAS
SENGER
Nine Men Were Tossed Into the Air
and Then Literally Ground
to Pieces

BUFFALO. N. ", Dec. l3.-Nine men
were killed and three injured att Winspure
bridge near Corfu on the New York Central
railroad today. They were Poles, with the
exception of John Warner, their foreman,
who is among the killed The men were en-
gagged in shoveling snow. All were fright
fully mutilated. The men stepped from the
track to avoid an approaching train, right
in front of fast express train running in
the same direction as the first and were lit
orally ground to pieces. Engineer Smith of
the express, in an interview, said:
Il could see nothing ahead of me, but
thought the place looked bad, and blew my
whistle. | had let up on the whistle when
heard my fireman give yell. He did not
call for brakes, but | slapped on the air the
minute ] heard him. He had seen man
beside the track, though he had not seen
any one struck. A moment after | applied
the brakes saw man shoot up into the air
on my side of the cab. He was as high as
the smokestack when | saw him. He came
down on the freight train, which was run
ming along on that side, and was carried a
mile before he fell off. My train stopped
in about two train lengths, and the sight
that | saw when | got out was the most hor-
rible that ! have ever witnessed. The dead
and mangled were lying on both sides of
the track just as they had been thrown. |
did not see them until after we had struck
them. l did not see them come on the
track, and until my fireman yelled | did not
know they were there"
The herald., 1898-12-14
ON THE TURF
Winners of Races at Ingleside and New
Orleans

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 13.-Weather at
Ingles.de fine; track fast. Results:
Five furlongs-Ballista won, Judge Wof-
ford second, Fermo third: time, 1:03la.
One mile, sellng-Daisy +. won, Imperi-
Gus second, Pat Morrissey third; time.
1:41A.
Five and one-half furlongs-Joe Ullman
won, Ferrier second, Kams!n third; time,
LOSE.
One mile, seling-Buckwa won, Our Gil
mate second. Rubicon third; time, AK.
Five furlongs-Miss Rowena won, Mary
Black second, Valencienne third; time.
Loo.
One mile, selling-Libertine won, Mamie
G. second; Hardly third; time, 1:421s.
NEW ORLEANS. Dec. 13.-Weather cool
and clear; track heavy. Results:
Mile and twenty yards-Branch won, Vice
Regal second, Garnet Ripple third; time,
1:54.
Six furlongs-Old Fox won, Blenheim Sec
ond, Red Pirate third; time, :22.
Mile and a quarter-Red won, Partner
second. Atlantus third; time. 2:24.
One mile-Prestar won, Moroni second,
Disturbance third; time, 1:51la.
Seven furlongs--Pinkey Potter won Pat
room second, Elkin third; time, :37.
The herald., 1898-12-14
INGLESIDE RACES
Commissions Taken by Black & Co.
Ingleside Race Entries

Black & Co., 143 South Broadway will re-
ceive entries and take commissions on the
Ingleside races, held under the auspices OF
the Pacific Coast Jockey club:
Entries will be posted daily and complete
service by WIRE Following are the entries
for today:
First race, five furlongs, selling, two
year-olds-F'elicite, 1O1; Rio Chico, 10t
Crossmolina, 101 Banewor, 101; Clarando,
1G1; Good Hope, 101; Stamina, 1O4; Rey
Hooker, 10S; Crutch, 109
Second race, one mile, selling, maidens-
Brown Prince. 100; Sokombeo, 100; Males
ty, 100; Major Hooker, 100; Sierra Blanca
100; Defiant, 100; Henry c., 1903; Paul Kru-
ger, 1903; Lomo, 1O9; Granger, 1909; Dutch
Valet, 100; Filou, 112.
Third race, the Palace Hotel stakes,
handicap, steeplechase, short course-Dur.
ward, 1875; San Carlos. 12S; Jazafel, 139
Silverado, $50; Viking, $50; Huntsman, 15S
Reno, 100.
Fourth race, one mile handcap-High-
land Ball, 1903; Moringa, 112; Morellita, 116
Topmast, lis
Fifth race, seven furlongs, selling-Mo-
corito, SO; Greyhurst 101 Lord Marmion
1O5; First Call, 105 Midlight, 105; Wheel of
Fortune, 107; David Tenny, ITO.
Sixth race, six furlongs, seIllng-Wyo-
ming, 1O9; Crafty, 100; Joan, 100; Ell vena-
do, 1O9; Grandezia. 1O9; Cavallo, 100; Anab-
asis. 112; Cherry Stone 112.
weather cloudy; track fast.
The herald., 1898-12-14
EAGAN IS NOT TO BLAME
FOR THE SCARCITY OF BEEF IN
PORTO RICO
MANY SUGGESTIONS OFFERED
By Which the Shortcomings of the
Cuban Campaign May Be
Avoided Hereafter
Press Special Wire

Associated Press special wire
WASHINGTON, Dec. l3-Commissary-
General Eagan of the War Department con-
tinued his testimony before the War In
vestigating Commission today. He urged
that the subsistence department should con-
troll the transportation of all its supplies
and the furnishing of means for cooking and
eating. He said the Secretary of War today
approved bill authorizing the subsistence
department to build and furnish bake ovens,
mess equipments, ETC., which was much
needed. He thought the quartermaster-
generals department was overburdened
with duties innumeralle. He pointed out
that the British army was not as well fed
by any means as our own, and that ra-
tions already provided the United States
soldiers are satisfactory, with the possible
addition of dried fruits. He spoke of the
constant and urgent opportunities, which
he said sometimes amounted to persecution,
that various articles of food be added to the
regular rations. These opportunities were
backed by strong support and heavy cap
ital
withheld, he said, had proposed and insisted
on one article being added which he claimed
would cost only about cent ration.
While this might be so, for the whole army
its cost would amount to an amazing figure.
He said he believed beer should be furnished
the men in such quantities as the command
ing officers may decide to be best, and in
the interest of the men he would be willing
to incur the hostility of the blue.ribbon So
ceties.
Referring to complaint OF the beef given
the men in Porto Rico at the outset of that
campaign, General Eagan said the RESPONSE
bility rested on other shoulders than his
own; that he had purchased the best of
beef, but after the contract was entered
into and the beef aboard and sent from
Newport News, General Miles had tele.
graphed him that he could get the beef on
the island. Consequently the beef he
shipped remained on the ships, except for a
small amount which was brought back to
New York and thrown overheard The
beef, of fine quality, was there, he said, and
should have been taken.
"No one," he said, with any sense could
hesitate to favor refrigerator beef as
against native beef"
He said he had now sent refrigerator
plant to San Juan.
Referring to the ignorance of the volun-
teer army as to rations, General Eagan said
there should be one commissary sergeant
with each regiment to instruct the others
as to the use and extent of ratous.
The herald., 1898-12-14
A Welcome Waiting

ATLANTA, Ca, Dec. l3.-The citizens
of Atlanta have completed all arrangements
for the entertainment of their distinguished
guests at the peace jubilee tomorrow and
Thursday. The president and party will
arrive over the Southern railway tomorrow
morning and will be met at the depot by
reception committee of fifty, composed Of
Atlanta's most distinguished citizens and
dent of the Capital City club. The ladies
of the jubilee committee will also be at the
station to extend greeting to the ladies OF
the presidential party.
The first day will be given over to visit to
the capitol, public reception and e floral
dent A reception at the Capital City club
in the evening will close the day festivities.
The military and civic parade at noon
Thursday will also be reviewed by the pres-
dent and party, and at 3 o'clock the chief
executive will address the public in the
aagyditorium at Piedmont park. Governor
Chandler will receive the city's guests al,
o'clock and in the evening banquet at the
Kimball will be the concluding feature of the
jubilee.
OF the sixteen distinguished guests invited
to speak all have accepted save General
Ftzhugh Lee, who is in Cuba, and Hon.
Gassphh W. Bailey nl 1he h list includes be-
cabinet, Admiral Schley, Generals Shafter,
Wheeler and Chaffee, Stephen O'Meara Of
Boston, Governor Johnston of Alabama,
Constructor Hobson, Mayor Warwick Of
Philadelphia and Hon. John A. Allen Of
Mississippi. Hon. Clark Howell, editor Of
the Atlanta Constitution, will preside as
toastmaster.
The business portion of the city is hand.
somely decorated, the prevailing sentiment
amid the masses of bunting everywhere being
Gone country and one flag"
The herald., 1898-12-14
FORMOSAN REBELS
Said to Be Guilty of Some Horrible
Atrocities

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. l3-Terrible
atrocities are reported from Formosa. Two
hundred rebels recently attacked a village,
surprising the people and looting the place.
They burned thrty-seven houses A Jap
anese police inspector and six constables
perished in repellng the attack. One con-
stable was captured alive. The insurgents
fastened on his back the bloody heads of
his companions and drove him before them
into the woods. Reinforcements were sent
to the village, where the mutilated bodies
of the victims were found. One constable
who escaped killed his own wife and child
with his Japanese sword to prevent them
from becoming captives. He was then
killed by the savages.
There is much dsquietude among the in
habitants of Hankow since the recent fire,
in which three thousand people lost their
lives. Several smaller fires have occurred
since, all believed to be the work of ncen-
diaries. The Shanghai Daily Press SAYS
nlt'ng as many dwellings. They were
thrown into the flames and burned alive.
The herald., 1898-12-14
WHEELER'S RIGHTS
Will Be Questioned by Bailey of the
State of Texas

WASHINGTON, Dec. l3.-Rcpresenta-
tive Bailey of Texas has decided to raise
the question of the right of Major General
Wheeler to participate in the proceedings
of the house, should he attempt to exer-
else the privileges of member. He will
also raise the question as against either of
three other members of the house who en-
tered the service in the United States army
during the war with Spain-Messrs. Rob
bins, Republican, of Pennsylvania; Colson,
Republican, of Kentucky, and Campbell,
Democrat, of Illinois. None of these men,
bers of the house who entered the military
service has participated in the proceedings
since the session convened, either to intro
duce bills or vote upon roll call, but last
Saturday General Wheeler attended the
Democratic caucus. As none but Demo-
cratic members of congress are members of
the Democratic caucus, Mr.. Bailey says this
raises the presumption that General Wheel
er contemplates resuming his seat in the
house, and the Democratic leader cites pre-
cedents to show that he has no right to do
The herald., 1898-12-14
ABOUT THE STATE

Eugene S. Parsons, well-known farmer
residing near Reddng, was thrown from his
cart and killed last night, his neck being
broken. 'e
The directors of the Valley road yester
. day. left two contracts for grading Of Point
Richmond to Pinole The work is to he
completed in six months, and will cost $780,
000 To''
A. Japanese named Skaneko was crushed
to death by a cave-in gravel pit near Chico
yesterday. The man was loading gravel in
wagons, when several tons of earth gave
way above him, crushing his life out in an
instant.
While his mother was out of the room for
few, minutes yesterday the two-year-old
son of Mr.; and Mrs. Joseph Enos. of Oak
land, drank the contents of bottle of car
bolic acid He died half an hour later IL Uo
obtained the poison from a trunk which
had not been locked.
Under direction of the fire department
dynamite was used on the walls of the
The herald., 1898-12-14
A LITTLE transform
GIVES PROMISE THAT MORE Is
COMING
Many Towns in the North Report the
Beginning of Very Welcome
Downpour

SUISUN, Dec. 13.-A gentle rain COM
menced falling here about six o'clock this
evening, and from present indications a
heavy downpour is expected. The frosts
of the past week have done considerable
damage to the cherry trees, which are now
in bloom in Suisun and Green valley.
Hollister.-Rain commenced failing here
about clock this afternoon. Indications
are that it will rain all night.
Santa Cruz.-Rain began falling here late
this evening. The prospects are good for a
downpour. The weather has been un-
usually cold all day.
Santa Rosa.-Rain commenced falling
here tonight after holding off for several
weeks. The advent of rain is hailed with
delight by farmers all over the country.
Two or three days rain now will mean sal
vation to the county.
Stoclton.-Light rain commenced falling
here at 8 o'clock tonight, with indications
Of continuing, but weather sharps do not
look for a big storm at present.
SACRAMENTO, Dec. 13-Rain has been
falling lightly since early in the evening.
Except that the wind is in the north and the
weather cold, the outlook is good for its
continuance.
San Jose-It has been showery here since
noon. and the sky is still overcast, with
prospects of more rain before daylight.
Total for the storm, 10; for the season,
1852.
Fresno--Shortly after midnight the wind
blew up from the south and rain began
falling. 1t is heavy and steady down
pour and gives indications of lasting until
| morning. 1t is a welcome rain for the
farmers, who were beginning to fear an
other dry year.
Grass Valley-A heavy rain began tonight
at II o'clock.
Dunsmur--A heavy fall of snow began
this evening. The weather has become
warmer and there are indications of an
abundant rain.
The herald., 1898-12-14
GEN. GARCIA'S FUNERAL
OBSERVED WITH ALL HONoRs
OF WAR
VAST AssEMBLAGE PRESENT
The Body Transferred to Arlington
Cemetery to Await Shipment
to Cuba
Associated Press Special Wire

WASHINGTON, Dec. l3.-The solemn
high mass of the Catholic Church was per
1 formed over the remains of General Calixto
Garcia at St. Patrick's Church today before
the body of the distinguished Cuban leader
was committed to the vault in the National
Cemetery at Arlington. The service was
notable in the distinguished gathering pres
ent. All the honors of war that could be
meted out to national hero were bestowed
bv this government on the lion n-hearted
old Cuban.
Havana itself would scarcely have poured
forth larger crowd than gathered in and
about the church, and the most radical OF
the Cuban independents could not have
picked flaw in the official marks of con-
sderation bestowed upon the remains OF
their venerable leader.
The church was filed to the doors long
before the funeral procession from the hotel
Raleigh arrived Escorted by two batteries
of United States artillery, the procession
halted before the door and the military
guard grounded arms with ring OF metal
on the hard, cold pavement, while at the
same moment the church bell todled slowly
and soemnly through the crisp winter air.
The solemn procession moved down the
aisle from the door, the coffin borne by de-
tail of artillerymen. The Cuban flag was
draped over the silver-bound coffin. To the
left in pews reserved for them sat the hon
orary pail bearers, Gen. Nelson a. Miles,
commanding the United States Army; Gen
eral Lawton and General Wheeler, who
were among the first to greet General Gar
cia in Cuba; General Shafter, Commander
of the American Army of Liberation; Sen
ator Thurston, whose devoted wife lost her
life less than year ago in visiting the un-
happy island in behalf Of the Cuban people,
and Senators Proctor, Mason and Money.
The coffin was deposited before the altar
and the solemn high mass was begun. Those
who officiated were Rev. Joseph Mlagee,
deacon; Rev. Charles Warren Currier of
Baltimore, sub-deacon, and Rev. Clarence
j.. Woodman. The sermon was by the
Most Reverend John Ireland, the absolution
after mass by Rev. George Dougherty, Mas
ter of Ceremonies, st. Augustine, Washing
ton, and there were present in the sanctu-
ary Right Rev Sbarretti of the Apostolic
Delegation; Mgr Stephan of the Catholi-
can bureau; Rev. DIR. Booker Secretary Of
the Apostolic Delegation, and other priests.
A preliminary service was held at the
hotel by Rev. Joseph Mciee. At the con-
clusion of the mass the body was transferred
to Arlington with military honors, where
it was deposited in vault to await ship
ment to Cuba
The herald., 1898-12-14
An Order Annulled

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 13.-The su-
preme court has annuled the order Of
Judge Dangerfield imprisoning DR.. C. G.
Kuhlman, who refused to testify before
Coroner Hawkins, and was adjudged gull
ty of contempt. The doctor attended Jens
Sonderup, who was fatally injured in a
collision between a street car and a.wagon,
but declined to give any evidence at the
inquest. The supreme court holds that the
coroner had no law to imprison the doctor
and the superior court had sentenced the
witness simply upon the face of the war;
rant and order of the coroner.
The herald., 1898-12-14
TELEGRAPH NEWS INDEX

A rumor current that Secretary
Bliss is to resign to be succeeded by
a western man.
In the opinion of Major-General
Otis, military and civil governor at
Manila, missionary work in the
islands cannot begin too soon.
Good progress making with the
Botkin case; the supreme court rules
on the question Of jurisdiction.
The funeral of the late General Gar
cia observed with all the honors of war.
The presidential party leaves WASH
ington for Atlanta to take part in tho
Georgia peace Jubilee.
General Egan testifies before the
war inquiry commission concerning
shortcomings Of the Cuban campaign.
The day in the senate spent in de-
bate on the Nicaragua canal bill, with
Turpie in the lead of the opposition.
Serious rioting at Havana during
the funeral of one of Sundays victims;
warships ordered to Havana
A flood of resolutions introduced
by delegates to the American Fedora
tion of labor convention.
Col. w. j. Bryan gives his good rea.
sons for resigning from the army;
he believes that the American nation
cannot exist half free and half vassal
and will therefore earnestly combat
the so-called imperial policy.
Commander Booth-Tucker reports
good success Of the three Salvation cole
onies now in operati9n.
Minister Merry i Informs the state
department as to coalitions Of canal
concessions at the Nicaragua end Of
the route.
The herald., 1898-12-14
Coal Miners Killed

ST. LOUIS. Dec. l3.--A special dispatch
to the Post Dispatch from Fort Smith, Ark,
and one from the Associated Press cores,
pondent at that place says. only two men
were killed in the Wittvile coal mine near
Poteau, /. T., last night. Both state that
it is believed that they were the only men
in the mine at the time of the explosion
The men killed were shot-frers on the regu
lar nightly round firing shots, breaking coal
for the next days work The extent of the
damage cannot be learned, for the mouth
of the mine is now locked by fall of rock
loosened by the explosion, and the ventilat-
ing apparatus is, so badly damaged that
were the entrance open it would be i'm
possible to enter the mine.
1t is not known what caused the explo-
SION
The herald., 1898-12-14
Paris Plotters

LONDON, Dec. l4-The Daily News
publishes this morning startling story of
an alleged plot of the French League of
Patriots, numbering 10000, under the noto.
rious anti-revisionist, NJ. Paul de Roulede,
TO prevent Dreyfus reaching Paris. Nj. de
Freycinet, minister of war, has decided, saws
the informant OF the Daily News, upon Wig
orous measures to suppress any such at
etmpt and if necessary state of siege will
be proclaimed in Paris, in which event
General Zurlinden, the military governor,
will not have command.
The herald., 1898-12-14
Will Leave Thursday

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 13.-That por-
tion of the New York regiment now in camp
at the Preside will leave for home mex;
Thursday morning. The companies here
are A, b. d, end l., the remaining number
being en- route from Honolulu, and expect
ed to arrive tomorrow. Col. Long declares
that the first detachment will be ready to
move Thursday. Just when the second
portion will be ready to cross the continent
has not been determined. The greater nor
tion of the troops will go directly to New
York city, another portion to Albany, and
smaller numbers to Middleton and New
burgh,
The herald., 1898-12-14
Irrigation Law

ton of the district court today rendered
decision which will be of much interest in
localities where farming is carried on by
means of irrigation. The case was one
brought to restrain a farmer from digging
ditch between an irrigation canal and the
river to intercept the seepage before it
could reach the stream. The court granted
the restraining order, holding that no one
is entitled to the use of water unless it is
taken from the river in the usual way.
The herald., 1898-12-14
Forest Protection

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. l3.-At meet.
ing of the directors of the state board Of
trade today, John p. Irish read report of
the committee appointed to suggest way in
which the California forests could be pro-
tected from destruction by fire.
In the opinion of the committee, the legis.
lature should provide for the etfectual po-
licing of the forest reserves not under federal
control, and school of forestry should be
established at one of the principal universi-
ties. The matter of the duty on Zante cur
rents was taken up, and it was the unanimous
opinion of the directors that the duty should
be maintained.
The herald., 1898-12-14
LEE AT HAVANA
Carried by Vessel Captured From
Spain

HAVANA, Dec. l3.-The United States
transport Panama, one of the first prizes
captured in the late war, arrived this even
ing with General Fitzhugh Lee and staff.
The Spanish troops withdrew from Guam
abacoa, asuburb of Havana, at 10 o'clock
last evening.
Advlces from Narciso,. province of Santa
Clara, say that General Maxine Gomez left
there yesterday with an escort for the PROV
ince of Havana.
The herald., 1898-12-14
Iron Works Burned

SACRAMENTO, Dec. l3.-At midnight
tonight the Union Iron works of Root,
Nelson & Co., on Front street, were burned.
The foundry did large business all over
the coast and was finely equipped estab-
lishment. The patterns are said to repre-
sent value of $4,000 to the owners, and
these and all the machinery are ruined.
The loss is perhaps 100000, with only one
third insurance. The fire started in the
engine room
The herald., 1898-12-14

Proved Fa st EnoIlC oh

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Dec i3.-Tbe
second trial of the torpedo boat Mckenzie
made yesterday afternoon on the govern.
ment course on the Delaware below vii.
mington was successful, the little craft
averaging speed of 2Oll knots for two
hours. This exceeds the government re-
quirement by II hundredths knots.
The herald., 1898-12-14

Raymond Sellinger, German, of San
Francisco, AZ years of age, murdered his
wife yesterday and then fired a charge
into his own brain. Selinger is now at the
city and county hospital, and in all prob
ability will die. Dependency is supposed
to have been the motive. He and his wife
have no children.