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The labor world., 1898-01-15

the Engllshman with TAR less cont1-
dence than one would expect from
such a hero.
" 'Time!' called Pointon again,
and the encounter began. Milor's
ennui had gone. He was no longer
a drawling, blase aristocrat, but an
athlete. He began by dealing light
blow on his opponents nose, which
drew blood and brought such COM
ical look of surprise on his face that
Pointon could not restrain his mer-
riment, but the next moment the
bravo broke into a fury and rushed
on milor, his hands going like wind
mills. The baronet played with
him, contenting himself by warding
off the blows, and only occasionally
dealt one, himself, till at last he
foored the Frenchman with left
handler on the Jaw.
His friends crowded round Pol
linet, helplessly gesticulating and
chattering, and Pointon had to
sponge his face and fan him.
Brutal! Brutal!' exclaimed
Georges in a state of fiery indigna-
ton.
'Time! said Pointon, looking
at his watch, and unwillingly the
bravo was made to rise and face his
antagonist The duelist's attack was
more feeble this time, and milor
punished him little more severely.
finally sending him to the ground,
again moaning and groaning. Again
hands and voices were raised in hor-
ror.
Georges bent over him and then
turned to Pointon. Monsieur, he
said, getting his wards out with diff
fculty, honor is satisfied. Ny prin-
cipal acknowledges defeat.
"'No, no, said milor, condescend-
ing to speak French for the first
time, this is a duel to the death,
you must remember. Monsieur, who
has sent so many men to death, will
not appreciate an encounter in
which neither his antagonist nor
himself is killed
"a groan Of interest indignation
went through the group. The bru-
tality of the Englishmanl Was it
not incredible2 They would publish
the affair all over the city, all over
/ France. ia#
.As you like said the baronet,
/ with grim delight that made their
hearts sink. " did not begin the
business, rem en- Der, and what I call
brutality is to insult an inofensive
man and then assassinate him.
Come, pig addressing the pros
trate bravo, get up!' .
There was more protest, but the
baronet was int1exible, and again
Pollinet had to face him, and the
Englishman fought to punish this
time. He delivered his blows with
strength and science, till the bravo
made no attempt to retaliate, but,
with his hands before his face and
groaning at every blow, sought to
escape his antagonist. But it was
useless. Milor meant to teach a
stern lesson, and, with his antago-
mist screaming for mercy, he finish
ed with terrific blow between the
eyes that sent Pollinet crashing to
the floor, where he lay senseless.
"The baronet stood over him. AS
this is a coward, he said in tones of
the greatest contempt, spurning the
body with his foot-'as this is cow
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-03

probably very great. The Spaniards would not give in, and when the Americani fleet returned to Cavite some shots were still fired from theiforts on shore, but our ships poured in such a terrible cannonade that further resistance was impossible.
 The American ships were apparently uninjured. Com modore Dewey's attack was well carried out. The ma neuvering of his squadron was a beautiful sight, and the nav igation of the bay by our ships was a remarkable feat of seamanshlp, avoiding as they did successfully the nu- merous shadows.
 All is now over at QaVlte. Commodore Dewey awaits the decision of the Governor General of the Philippines before commencing the bom- bardment of Manila. Unless a favorable reply is re ceived from the Governor-General Ito the United States terms the bombardment- will com mence tomorrow at half past IT.
 LONDON, May B. + The Madrid correspondent of the Times, describing the en- gagement at Manila, says:
 "The Olympia, the Boston, the Raleigh, the Concord, the Petrel and the McCulloeh en- tered the bay under cover of darkness by the smaller and safer Bocachica Channel. The
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-03

Twenty minutes later the Olympia again signaled the other American ships to draw in at close quarters, and once more rapid and incessant cannonading began.
 This terrific bombardment soon ended the fight. One after another the Spanish yes sels were silenced, and three of them caught fire, including Admiral Montijo's flagship, the Reina Maria Cristina, from an explosion caused by a shell from one of our yes sels. The admiral at once transferred his flag to the lsla de Cuba.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-03

forts of Corregidor Island gave the alarm by firing on the intruders, but they seem to have inflicted no serious damage. The A m erica n squadron moved up the bay, and at } o'clock in the morn ing appeared before Cavite. Here, lying under the shelter of the forts, was the Spanish squadron.
 Admiral Montijo. a few days before, went to Subic Bay to look for the enemy,
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was sunk and several were Pun ashore to escape capture.

Commodore Dewey's at tention was now directed to the land batteries, which he silenced after a brief and en- ergetic bombardment.
 The battle lasted an hour and a half, and it was a great and terrible spectacle. The Spaniards fought bravely against superior force and suffered heavy losses.
 Four hundred Span iardS are reported killed, including two commanders.
 Their losses by fire are also
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-03
LAW IS NOW PROCLAIMED
 IN OLD MADRID

of the Standard e- graphing midnight
 of Madrid just posted on ntnang justify to military mission of keeping order
 of Madrid has assumed Puerto of the attitude of whole
 
 s. mThe tonight tried to break into police broke all the windows before were
 The Puerto del while the telegraph office
 their white uniforms immovabe O civil mechanically moving
 extraordinary precautions taken thereare remarkably few pee pie about
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-03

but learning that they were vastly superior, had prudently returned and placed his ships under the protection of the forts. This was his only chance of meeting the enemy on something like equal terms, and it did not suffice.
 "Soon the Americans open ed fire. The Spaniards re- piled vigorously and the com bat continued without inter- ruption for four hours. dur ing which the Don Antonio
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-03

fore Cavite, the ships took up their positions in line of battle.
 The forts on shore at once opened fire on our ships at long range and the Spanish fleet, anchored off Cavite, inn mediately followed with it's heavy guns.
 Commodore DeWey's flag ship, the Olympia, then sig naled the rest of the Amer ican fleet to draw closer in, and soon afterward our ships opened a terrific eannonade.
 After half an hours hot fighting Dewey's ships moved out of range of the lighter Spanish guns and continued the bombardment with big guns with terrible effect.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-03
DEWEY'S FLEETS SMELLING FORTS
 ON CORREGIDOR


 HoNGKoNG, 2-245 mA telegram has been received  and in the harbor of anil Spanish according lat estad nila s now interrupted.
 Emerada chartered the banking
  hasbe the Americans MADRID Spanish ships Dewey demanding of ship comply to comply.
 set of fnativ Manila during
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-03
M ANILA, May 2, S:52

M ANILA, May 2, S:52 I A A. M. COmmO- dore.. -Dewey's squad ron completely de- stroyed the Spanish fleet in Manila harbor earEyyesterday morn ing. Three Of Ad- nliI'aE Montijo's ships were burned, one was sunk and the rest of the Spanish warships rendered hors de com bat by the American guns.
 Our. fleet entered Manila Bay yesterday morning at o'clock. and. anchorlng be-
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-03
AMERICAS GLORIOUS VICTORY IN THE HARBOR OF MAN

CHICAGO, May 3.-A special to the Record from Washington says: The President received the news of the cap ture of Manila last night from the Brit ish embassy.
 Sir Julian Pauncefote tried all day to get into communication with the British authorities at Hongkong and the Consul at Manila without success un- til evening, when he received a cable gram announcing that the city had surrendered, but giving no details. A copy was at once made and sent to the. White House by. an attache
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-03

Copyrighted. 1898. by James Gordon Bennett.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-21
R0BS AND DESERTS
 WIFE AND BABE
Salinas Authorities LOOkinQ for A. Mathiesen, a
 Butcher.
Squanders a Remittance From His Wife's Parents and Leaves Her
 in DestitutiOn.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

Special Dispatch to The Call.
 SALINAS, Jan. 2O.-A sad case comes to light in this city of a husband deserting his wife and baby. The wife is in desti- ute circumstances, and although officers have been sending advices to different towns they have so far been unable to locate the missing man.
 The story of the desertion is that some weeks ago a man named A. Mathiesen ar rived in town. He was a butcher and af- ter a little time procured work. He did not hold his position long, and about Christmas time went out north of town and rented a ten-acre tract of land, upon which he said he intended to settle down and make sausages for the Salinas public When he arrived in this city he told his friends that he had a wife and baby in Castrovlle whom he. would soon bring here. They came yesterday. but it would seem they were not expected, for the hus- band and father closed up his sausage factory and could not be found. The wo- man told a pitiful story of desertion by her husband and asked the services of the officers to try to apprehend the man, as she was penniless and in want.
 Developments in the case reveal some sad features. Mrs. Mathiesen, the injured wife and her S-month-old baby came from Pleasanton, where she had been left with the promise of her husband soon sending for her. According to her story she has been in this country not quite a year, coming from Denmark. where her parents are in comfortable circumstances Since arriving here her parents sent her SlO00 which her husband spent in a short time. He deserted her once before. about the time of the birth of the child. but re- turned when he heard of the remittance from home She is now without any friends in this country and utterly desti- tute. Mathiesen, after borrowing money from any one who would loan 1t, skipped out owing it is alleged over S100 to con flding friends Nothing is known of his movements since leaving here.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-21
Streets Are Now ThOrOuqhly PatrOlled to Prevent Fur
 ther Riots.
MORE TROUBLE IS AHEAD.
Despite the Governments Prohibition an Anti-Sen1ite Meeting will Be
 Held Sunday.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

PARIS, Jan. 20.-Over 2000 students started a demonstration on the Boule- ward St. Michel. They tried to cross the river Seine, but the police prevented them. About sixty were arrested
 From the Latin quarter 2000 stu dents marched to the Hotel des Invali- des, some raising shouts of 'Vive PEmpereur." They then crossed the bridges, where the police divided them into two bodies. One made a demon- stration in front of the Pepiniere bar racks (Caserne de la Pepiniere) and the other, numbering 5OO gathered in front of M. Zola's house with the usual cries The police finally dispersed them, after making thirty arrests.
 There has been a small anti-Jewish demonstration at Rouen. Another stu dent demonstration has taken place at Algiers. It was dispersed several times
 Many arrests were made, and there were frequent fights In the Jewish mar ket-place, where persons were slightly injured.
 Altogether there have been 115 arrests to-day, and many of those arrested are kept in custody.
 At Rouen the police charged the stu dents, but failed to disperse them. The troops have been consigned to barracks and the police occupy the streets in force
 Anti Semitic disturbances have taken place throughout the day at Nancy. Newspapers supporting Drey- fus were burned on the staircase of the university.
 Despite the Governments prohibition the organizing committee of Mondays anti-Semitic meeting at the Tivoli Vauxhall has decided to hold a public demonstration on Sunday afternoon.
 A dispatch from Epinal Capital of the Department of Voges, situated about 1S0 miles from here), says the first anti-Hebrew demonstration took place there to-day. Placards bearing the now popular cries, denouncing Zola and the Hebrews and upholding the army, were posted in front of the He brew stores.
 The Minister of the Interior, Nj. Bar thou. at a Cabinet meeting to-day in- formed his colleagues of the measures taken to prevent demonstrations He added that the proposed affair on Sun day will be prohibited. The trial of Emile Zola will begin before the Assize Court February l.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-21
OLD HETTY GREEN
 A CHARITY PATIENT
The Strange Story Told by a New York
 Physician.
Says the Richest Woman in Anoeric, SGsGht to Impose Upon Sym
 pathetic Doctor.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

Special Dispatch to The Call.
 NEW YORK, Jan. 20-Dr J. H. Bru- denshaw is responsible for a story that Hetty Green, the richest woman in Amer ica, once imposed upon charity by posing as poverty-stricken woman and got free medical treatment at d dispensary. In an after-dinner speech at the annIs 1 banquet of the Medico-Legal Society Ia st night, Dr. Brudenshaw was talking on the abuses of medical charity when he related the following story:
 "Hetty Green, the wealthiest woman in charity by putting on an old gown and visiting the dispensary. She. secured free treatment at the dispensary and after ward from sympathetic physician for several weeks, representing herself to be in the direSt of straits of poverty
 That woman" said Dr. Brudensbav
 worked upon the sympathies of the at tending physician to such an extent that out of sheer pity he advised her to come to his private office, where he could give trouble of long waits. She gladly ac cepted, and for a considerable time he gave her the best of treatment absolutely free of charge. But, fortunately, there was in this case just retribution A friend calling one day saw that iil-cIad and misunderstanding woman in inc ante-room. He recognized her under her disguise and congratulated the young physician upon having so distinguished a patient. What. that poor woman?' asked the physician
 Poor womanr exclaimed his friend That's Hetty Green, the richest woman in the land.
 Mrs. Green at first denied her identity. but owned up, when confronted by the visitor, and the young physician re- scinded his charity and sent bill for $500 to Mrs. Green, which she was compelled to pay"
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-21

NEW YORK, Jan. 20.-A special ca ble to the Sun from Madrid says: It Is said that the Government is consid- ering the question of appointing Gen eral Martinez Campos as Commander in-chief in Cuba, retaining General Blanco as Governor General of the island
 The Havana correspondent of the Sun telegraphs: A fierce engagement took place yesterday at the Luisa estate, near Havana, between the Spanish battalion of Olumba and in surgent forces under Brigadier- General Nestor Aranguren. It is one of the most brilliant victories obtained by the dashing young Cuban commander The Cubans numbered $50 men, including 300 cavalry. The fight lasted six hours, and the battalion of Olumba was rout- ed, leaving on the field 600 killed. among them Major Rodriguez Garcia. Captain Jose Perez of the Spanish forces was severely wounded.
 AS the Spanish forces entered Ha- vana this morning they presented a pitifuI spectacle. A special train brought the wounded and the soldiers marched through the streets to their barracks completely overcome by fla tigue.
 HAVANA. Jan. 2o.-The Spanish au- LuoiitIeS report that the lnSurgent General Juan Masso Para, with the forces under his command, Lieutenant fColOnels Augustine Feria and Jose ' c 'armen Hernandez, Majors Feliciane- fQuesada, Saturine Leon and Victoriano Gomez, with six other officers and no privates well armed and well supplied with ammunition have surrendered at FOmentO to the Spanish general. Aguirre, and Senor Marcos Garcia. Governor of Santa Clara province.
 The insurgents are sa4d to have form ed in line and delivered up their arms according to the ordinance shouting Long Live Spain" Long Live the Queen Regent" Long live Spanish Cuba" and Long live autonomy D General Juan Masso Para is brother of Senor BartolOme Masso, President of the Cuban republic.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-21
Chosen to Guide the Dem Ocratic Congressional
 Committee.
Defeats COckrell of Missouri by the Narrow Margin
 of IS to 1B.
The Californian Supported by the Friends of Representative
 Bailey of Texas.
Special Dispatch to The Call.
Call Office. Riggs House,

Call Office. Riggs House,
 Washington, Jan. 20.
 The new Democratic Congressional Committee tonight elected as chair man Senator White of California The election of a secretary, which had been expected, was postponed to await ac- ton by an organization committee of seven which will be appointed by the new chairman.
 The election has attracted a good deal of attention in the House owing to its bearing on the Speakership con test. Senator White was supported by the friends of Representative Bailey, who are favorable to that gentlemans candidacy in case the next House is Democratic. Under these circum- stances considerable confidence was expressed in Whites election, although McRae of Arkansas, Richardson of Tennessee, Osborne of Wyoming and Myers of Indiana had been prominent in the race. Owing to the Speakership issue, however, the friends of Bailey felt that it was desirable that Sena- tor should head the committee, so that the chairmanship and the Speakership should be entirely separated
 The meeting was quite fully attend ed, thirty three members being pres ent. which, allowing for the several orphan" States, made almost a full representation. An unexpected dark horse developed in Senator Cockrell of Missouri, who was defeated by Sen ator White by the narrow margin of Is to 15.
 As to the secretaryship it is general ly conceded that Lawrence Gardner the incumbent, will retire. The most prominent candidate before the organ ization committee is James Kerr, for mer clerk of the House.
 The committee adopted a resolution affirming it's adherence to the Chicago platform.
 The election of Senator White was regarded as a distinct triumph for the silver men, who were anxious to have a chairman whose record on the sub ject of 16 to l was unquestionable.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-21
POSSIBILITY OF RUPTURE
 CAUSES APPREHENSIORS.
Relations Of Chile and Argentina Yet Stuff ciently Grnve as to Be Considered
 Very Serious.

Copyright. 1898. by James Gordon Bennett
 VALPARAISO, Jan. 2O.-Despite the de- nial of the Chilean Minister in Washing ton of the possibility of conflict between Argentina and Chile. as I have cabled, the near possibility of a rupture causes politicians and merchants grave appre- hensions. While the war talk has some what subsided, it is believed that at meeting of workingmen 70 be held on Sunday the Government will be forced to show its hand. The Tribuna confirms the news already cabled to the Herald that Congress has given the Government full power to place the country in state of defense and adds that the Government has been authorized to contract a for eign loan for this purpose, if necessary.
 The Chilean Government is negotiating with steamship companies trading along this coast to extend their trips to Monte video. Uruguay and Rio Janero, Brazil It is believed that the South American Company will enter into an agreement to do this. The same company has decided to run vessels up the coast to Central American points. MT. StobeI, formerly United States Minister to Chile. left yes terday morning for the United States, via Panama.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-21
The Maryland Legislature Unable to Elect a
 Senator.
And Now the Outcome Is as Much in Doubt as at
 the Beginning.
Democrats, of Course, Arc Prolong- ing the Struggle, but They May
 Support a Republican.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

ANNAPOLIS, Md, Jan. 2O.-The General Assembly of Maryland, in joint session to-day, took three ballots for a United States Senator, without result The last ballot resulted as fol- lows: McComas 40, Shaw IS, German 47, Findlay 2, Parran 3, Milliken 2, Shrock -. Total IA
 The effect of to-day's work is to leave the solution of the Senatorial problem as much in doubt, and the end of the struggle apparently as far off as it was before the balloting began.
 While it is true that both the leading candidates made gains to-day, it is equally true that both are far from the goal, and that both have shown nearly, if not quite, the full extent of their present following. But one thing is clear, and that is that the fact that perfect sympathy exists between the Democrats and the bolting Republi- cans in the Baltimore city delegation
 This was clearly shown when, after the second ballot, an attempt was made to adjourn the joint convention until tomorrow. The Democrats and bolt CTS voted solidly against the motion and defeated it. Another fact is that the eleven" are seemingly stronger than ever and are fully under the con- trol of their leader
 There is no doubt whatever that the Democratic contingent stands ready to cast its ballot for a Republican, Who that Republican will be is as yet un- settled, but the belief that it will be William T. Malster, Mayor of Balti- more, or Major Alexander Shaw, is growing, and the McComas men no longer attempt to disguise the fact that they dread such an outcome As to when the coalition will take place is un- certain. The Democrats have two points to gain by protracting the strug- gle, for the longer this fight is on the more it disrupts the Republican party. and they have not entirely abandoned the hope of protracting it through the session. thereby making il possible that MT. Germans successor will have to be chosen by the Legislature, which meets in January, 1900.
 There are rumorS tonight that the Democrats have agreed to vote for Malster, providing he will guarantee the necessary fifteen Republican votes to elect.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-21
HUNTINGTON SAYS HE
 WILL NOT BE ABSENT
So the Order Of Examination in the Stuff Brought Against Him by tbe Assignee or
 A. S. Hatch & Co.,, IS Ser Aside.

NEW YORK, Jan. 20.-The order re- gently granted for the examination of Collis r. Huntington in the action brought against him by Horace H. Chit tenden, as assignee of A. S. Hatch & Co.,, to recover ,45S on the allegation that he was to become a nonresident, was set aside by Justice Beekman of the Supreme Court to-day. The order for the exami- nation of Huntington stated that he was to be absent from the city January, Feb ruary and March of this year, and that he would thereafter reside permanently in San Francisco. Huntington averred, on motion to Yacate, that with the excep- ton of trips to Washington he has re- sided in this city during the first three months of each year for the past ten years and expects to do the same this year He denied he intends to so to San Francisco to reside.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-21
MINERAL FIND WEAR cL0YEBDALE.

CLOVERDALE, Jan. 20.-A mother lode of gold and platinum has been discovered by George w. Coe and k. H. Whipple, old-time miners, four miles below Clover dale, on the lands of w. H. Hiatt and the Italian-Swiss Colony. The ledge contain ing the gold Is of decayed rock, about ten feet wide and can be traced distinctly for 1000 feet. Experts estimate that the quartz will pan cut from $5 to s15 per ton
 A Nevada County miner, who has looked over the ground says that the quartz here and that taken from the rich mines of Nevada County are very much the same in appearance. A pan taken from the top of the newly discovered ledge washed out fourteen good colors A ton of quartz will be sent to San Fran cisco within a few days, and if 1t turns out as expected a company will be formed to develop the mine.