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The herald., 1898-12-29
VIRGINIA FAIR
Engaged to Marry William X
Vanderbilt, Jr.

NEW YORK, Dec. 28--The Herald to-
morrow will say:
'The engagement of Miss Virginia Fair
and William X. Vanderbilt, jr., was form
ally announced yesterday. Miss Fair is a
sister of Mrs. Herman Oerichs. She was
educated in the Convent of the Sacred Heart
at San Francisco, and later travelled abroad
extensively. She came to New York soon
after the marriage of her sister to Mr. Oel-
richs, and, with her mother, passed good
deal of her time with Mr.. and Mrs. Oel-
richs, both here and in Newport. Miss Fair
is an intimate friend of her tiance's sister,
Cons,lelo, now duchess of Marlborough.
William Kissam Vanderbilt, jr, is
younger than his sister, the Duchess of
Marlborough, by year or two, being about
20 years of age. He is still very youthful in
appearance, but has strong characteristics
of the Vanderbilt family, resembling, to a
marked degree, his cousins, the sons of Cor
nelius Vanderbilt. He has particularly iden-
titled himself with yachting in Newport, en-
tering in many of the smaller races, in one
of which he nearly lost his life in Newport
waters. For the last two summers, with his
brother Harold, young Vanderbilt has been
at the Marble house, his mothers Newport
property.
While not possessed of fortune, his pros
pective wealth is, of course, very great, his
fathers wealth being constantly on the in
crease.
Mr.. Vanderbilt, ST., has arranged small
house party in honor of his son and Miss
Fair, who will 60 with him to his country
place at Islip, /. l., ON Saturday to remain
over Monday. Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence
Mackay is one OF Miss Fairs most intimate
friends
The herald., 1898-12-29
Both Killed

FORT SMITH, Ark, Dec 2S-A double
tragedy occurred in the territory near Wan
last night. A young man named Burns was
going to dance. He was drunk and went
by mistake to the home of w. II. Miller, a
highly respected citizen. When informed of
his mistake, Burns insisted on having a
dance there anyway. Miller finally tried to
eject Burns from the house. The latter then
drew his gun and began to fire. Miller also
pulled a weapon and a battle ensued in
which Miller was killed and Burns fatally
wounded, dying in few hours.
The herald., 1898-12-29
HOYT'S MILLIONS
Prove No Protection Against Alcoholic
Indulgence

NEW YORK, Dec. 29.-The Press says:
Jesse Hoyt, millionaire and agent of the
vast Hoyt estate, was removed from his
home on West Seventythird street last
night and locked up in the alcoholic ward
OF the Bellevue hospital. He was entered on
the records as insane.
Jesse Hoyt is a member of the old family
of Hoyts, which has been prominent in this
city for the last four generations. The fam
lily millions were made in the northwest,
somd OF the Hoyts' ancestors having been
the builders and owners of the Flint and
Pere Marquette railroad, the Winona and ST.
Peter railroad, part of the Chicago and
Northwestern and the Milwaukee and
Northwestern. On the death of Jesse Hoyt,
the father OF the present Hoyt of that name,
a few years ago, there was a bitter will con-
test. Jesse Hoyt, the son, was successful
and succeeded in establishing his claim to
the bulk of the estate.
Mrs. Hoyt said that her husband recent
ly had been drinking heavily and became so
violent last night that he threatened her life
and that of her children.
The herald., 1898-12-29
LOS ANGELES HERALD. THURSDAY MORNING DECEMBER 79 1895

stormy interview with General Brooke, tel
egraphed General Gomez not to come to Ha-
vana, as he intended, as no courtesy could
be shown him.
The Cubans are greatly excited. Tonight
they stood on every corner of the city dis
cussing the situation in a half frenzied man.
ner.
I've have not fought for change of mas
ters; we have fought for liberty and not for
a new ownership" declared Juan Federico
Centenallas, one of the most prominent Gu
bans in Havana.
Our army is still in the field They shall
not lay down their arms until we find out
whether we are to be slaves or free
Two nights ago General Ludlow notified
the commission that General Gomez and
other prominent Cuban army leaders coud
be present at the ceremonies and that tho
Cuban army might enter Havana.
Tonight General Brooke told the commits
sion that the Cuban army is not to be rec
ognized and is to have no part in the demon
strations of January lst.
This action has caused the Cubans to de-
clare that they would stay in their houses
and the day of rejoicing over the raising Of
the Stars and Stripes would be turned into
day of gloom and that the city should
have the appearance of town in mourning.
Americans in Havana are much alarmed
at the increased mortality in the city. The
civil register tonight shows three persons to-
day died of Asiatic cholera and four of ma
larial fever. Yesterday four deaths were re-
ported of yellow fever and eleven of maa'
rial fever out of total death roll Of fifty
seven.
Smallpox is on the increase. Three or four
deaths are reported every day. Yellow lever
cases are increasing.
Only a few riots occurred this afternoon.
Several people We're wounded and one man
will die from wounds received. The city Is
quiet tonight.
-Four companies of the Tenth United
States infantry are keeping guard.
Reina, formidable battery opposite
Moro and Regla, was today occupied by
United States troops. Cabanas is also oc.
cupied by detail of our troops.
The herald., 1898-12-29
Surgeons Studying

KINGSTON, Jamaica, Dec. 2S.--The
United States hospital ship Bay State ar
rived here today from Santiago, having on
board Lieutenant Colonel R. NJ OReil.y
who is to be chief surgeon at Havana during
the American occupation, and Lieutenant
Weston the two officers constituting spe-
cial commission under orders issued by Sur
geon General Sternberg to study the method
now in vogue in the island of Jamaica for
protecting soldiers of the British army sta
toned here from fatal infectious diseases
and from the deleterious effects Of climatic
Influences
The herald., 1898-12-29
Murder and Suicide

SIOUX CITY, Ia, Dec 2S-A district
school house, about two miles from the vii
lage Of Clare, was the scene of a terrible
tragedy this afternoon whereby May
Thomas, lost her life.
This afternoon Young man came to
Clare on the northbound Rock Island pas
senger train, hired a horse and drove out
to the school house where Miss Thomas
taught. He entered the building and they
conversed together for some time. finally
walking out together. After going down
the road short distance the man drew a re-
volver and shot her. killing her almost in
stantly. lie then shot himself and died a
few hours later. The young man was
known as Clare. but it was learned that his
name is Harry Garvey. He had been keep
ing company with Miss Thomas, who re-
fused his further attentions.
The herald., 1898-12-29
A Blythe Judgment

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 23.-,rhe su-
preme court has affirmed the Judgment rem
dered in favor of Thomas I. Bergn against
Florence Blythe Hinckley for the sum OF
$l5,442. The plaintiff sued for the amount
charged for attorneys fees in looking after
the interests of Mrs. Hinc.sley in the estate
of Thomas Blythe. The only contention was
whether the final judgment in favor OF the
defendant had been entered >foi> more than
a year, in accordance with the terms Of the
contract entered between Bergin and Mrs.
Hinckley. The superior court found that
the attorney had carried out his part of the
contract.
The herald., 1898-12-29
Still Counting Ballots

SAN JOSE, Dec 2s.-The Eighth pre-
'cinct was recounted today in the election
contests of Lyndon, Aggeler and Conant.
Testimony was adduced to show that the
ballots of the Ninth precinct had been
placed in a ballot box unsealed after being
counted, and were not discovered until the
election paraphernalia was being stored
away in the basement of the hall OF record.
A motion to reject all the ballots of this
precinct was taken under advisement.
Should this precinct be thrown out all the
contestants will make material gains.
The herald., 1898-12-29
A UTAH MYSTERY
Nobody Has Discovered Who Shot Ex-
Banker Stout

SALT LAKE, Dec 2S.-- The mystery sur.
rounding the shooting of ex-Banker j. M
Stout two weeks ago, has not yet been
cleared up. Cashier Jones of the Utah Ma
tional bank was arrested on the charge OF
doing the shooting and his hearing contn-
ued until Stout sufficiently recovered to
appear in court.
At the instpnce of United States Commits
sioner 1woniey, a warrant was sworn out
today for thd arrest OF Stout on the charge
Of having pH esented to the bank examiner
The herald., 1898-12-29
Muster-Out Orders

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S.--It is said at
the war department that no change in plans
as to the mastering out of troops will be
made as a result of the threatening outlook
in the Philippines. The secretary of war has
made some progress in designating the vol
unteer regiments to be mustered out, but
no announcement will be made until the list
is completed.
The herald., 1898-12-29
Cyril Starts Home

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 2S.-Grand Duke
Cyril Vladimovitch of Russia, who arrived
here yesterday on the steamer China. left
for the east this evening. The grand duke
will stop few hours in Chicago en- route
to New York, and from the latter city will
take passage on January 4th, next, for
Genoa. Reaching Genoa the young noble
man will 90 to Rome to pay his respects to
the pope, after which he will go directly to
st. Petersburg
The herald., 1898-12-29
A Dunham Warrant

SAN JOSE, Dec. 2s.-Sherif Lyndon to-
day telegraphed to- Sheriff George Smith of
Des Moines county, Iowa, warrant for the
arrest of James G. Durham, the murderer of
the Mckinney family. Sheriff Smith has a
man in custody for minor offense whom he
insists is Durham. Sheriff Lyndon is await
ing photographs, pending the arrival OF
which he is not over sanguine.
The herald., 1898-12-29
EXCITED CUBANS
Protest Against Brooke's Method of
Celebrating

CHICAGO, Dec. 28.-A special cablegram
to the Tribune from Havana says:
Cuban residents OF Havana declare to-
night that if General Brooke does not re-
scind his order barring representatives Of
the Cuban insurgent army from being pres
ent at the evacuation day ceremonies Of
New Years day they will close their houses
on that occasion, tear down their flags and
decorations and remain indoors.
The Cuban peace commission, after a
The herald., 1898-12-29
The Latest Clue

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 2S.-The police of St
Louis are searching for James G. Durham,
who is wanted in Santa Clara county, Cal,
for numbering an entire family of six per
sons. There is a reward of $ll 900 for his
arrest. A letter to Chief of Detectives Des-
mond from j. H. Lyndon, the Sheriff OF
Santa Clara county, says that Durham has
been traced to the Missouri River, and is be.
lieyed to be in st. Louis.
The herald., 1898-12-29
MoRRILL's SEAT
To Be Given to a Vanderbilt by
Marriage

CHICAGO, Dec. pa Washington spec
ial to the Post says: Vermonters in WASH
ington think the new senator from that
state will be DR.. II. Seward Webb, member
by marriage of the Vanderbilt family. DIR.
Webb became resident of Vermont sew
eral years ago, built himself a splendid man
sion and takes great interest in politics. He
was originally st. Louis physician. OF
late years he has been actively and prom
inently identified with the management Of
the vast Vanderbilt interests, his special
assignment being to look after the Warner
Palace Oar company. With DR.. Webb and
DR.. Chauncey NJ. Depew in the senate of the
United States the Vanderbilts will be well
represented in the upper walks of national
politics.
The herald., 1898-12-29
The Stanford Estate

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 2s.-Judge Cof-
fey made an order today settling the final
account of Jane Lathrop Stanford as exec
utrix of the estate of her deceased husband,
Leland Stanford. An accompanying order
directs the distribution of the residue Of the
estate. The sum of $260,OO0 is ordered re-
tanned, however, pending decision by tho
supreme court as to the legality of the col
lateral inheritance tax. Should the tax
be sustained the amount withheld will 10
into the public treasury.
The herald., 1898-12-29

certain false entries on the books while pres
ident of the Utah National bank and for un-
lawfully misapplying funds of the bank.
The warrant was served on Stout this
afternoon, citing him to appear before the
on January next for pre-
liminary hearing. Bond was given in the
sum of S2500.
The herald., 1898-12-29
CUBAN CLAIMS
Will Make the Spanish Bonus Look
Sick

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S.-Immediately
upon the ratification of the peace treaty by
the senate, the president will recommend
to congress the enactment of legislation look
ing to the settlement of the claims OF Amer
lean citizens for damages sustained in Cuba,
Porto Rico and other Spanish possessions
which formed the seat of war. Claims to the
amount of 26,OOO,O 900 on this score have al
ready been lodged with the state depart
ment. In the inclusion in the treaty of the
clause providing for The mutual assumption
of debts by both parties, the commissions
ers were simply following the lines OF the
treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, which term-
mated thd war between the United States
and Mexico
The herald., 1898-12-29
A Coast Record

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 2s.-Robert
Bonner, 4year-old by Rossington, entered
to be sold for 800, beat Myth al head in a
mile and a quarter race today at the Oak
land track in the very fast time oF2:O6A,
which is new coast record for the dis
tance.
The herald., 1898-12-29
To Cure A.. cola oreD,x

Take Laxative Bromo Qunine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money II 1t fails to
cure. 25c. The genuine has l.. B. @. on
an oh tablet
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-04-21

"THE1 little qnare. which senator Money had with Senator Wellington
4 on the floor u the Senate 0e 8ay last week emphasizes ta let aas
The disposition IS growing tu high political circles % question te motive.
lu5 tmPate Improper purposes to one wha by chance differs fum you III
u.s. tendency which IS 10 badaPQed Prior to ue civil nr sugb language
20 such an imputatieu Q Senator Wellington was guilty of would have
been followed hy corporal punishment But now it win rest and nothing
more WHl De heard from e. Tie truth about the matter IS when q gentle
man IS guilty OF charging another with q dlsb0uUrabe artI either fin thesen-
aa cramner m elsewhere he should stand ready 60 defend 50 even with his
He Senator Money did what he should have done. Under the cIrcum-
stances he acted seg properly Tie should, ashe dd, deuUunca the charge
as aNa aHl Unnecessary DE should, and win, RID the man who made the
unjust acquisition. We have 10 patience with the cowardIy eur who WHIT
suffer an insult offered him aud then gointo the courts for redress or ask the
public s. rndoate hm. We think when 10 becomes necessary, In the dis,
shafsem ones duty W make charges rejecting upon the character OF am
it should be done, but always with the puposeand intention Of giving
satisfaction tot the offended person. fthat were the custom Of The country
men woald be more careful about the language used We sometimes think
s1at The prohibition tg law % the "bar6lous practice of dueIing has no
productive nf The good results hoped for
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-04-21

The democratic executive committee for the ara congressional district
SHOULD meet 40 as early day as possible and order the primary election or
convention ff naming candidate for congress iu this district There IS
already talk ofa bolt from the action of the legally constituted agents Of
party unless thc executive cammHtee gives every candidate a far show FOR
his white alley" We believe the committee when it meets WIN do the
tdr and jast dining ana AM OF tms boting tax win Be done away With. III
viii not d9to hNe thewhito people Of this district divided There IL no
necessity ter ~ and the maa who will encourage aud counsel disruption il 4
public enemy anal should bes o treated. Let Justice be done aI persons and
INVITE weI II tno meantime let me executive committee at pr6mnt-
" ana tas early day ass possible.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-04-21
HUNTING
FOR A NAH,

HUNTING a FEW enthusiastic gentlemen as u .a1 .zta"
FR A MAN, 49, Gen C.eaEags Ter aoaess us. Ia Ca-saa
The a~ssotast week Er The purpose q aalag aaa %
ran against that gentleman fer congress Tag VIVA. vs accomplished H
ls meeting VIC know aug what IS sg forth ia ts @alssa8 clipping a1a
The esteemed Dispatch Of yleasBmE:
Editor blspalsas-A aa Informal meeting % -aa aftEe aHs a-aG
hat 6ree slTer democrats u aa tad congressional district. hess ST
C8rhsaa.a Mississippi. oa tie night af ae iaa. fr tha pHHas vs. discuss
ing tg political situation che Hon. 4. u Gardner. n Gusawaz was
MADE president aaa u VI Seeuma 81 Taaea secretary. tbs E.zaHas
was eHtl7ey int7rma. but WAS composed "a 8Me and representative ua
from every county m the district Jhauga ug candidate a@s n4maE u
make the race &c was thoroughly understood aat zaa emz uaa 5aue-a.
~ thorough accord With le Cb.aso platform Haa&ba aaa5a@ g. zns-
.02 Fao for congress against The Haa. r. G. CalelBEs THE fmz slra-
sentiment ls an overwhelming majority ln this district aud ta people
wants representative la congress whose soul wnu la the vaE f7 aat
cause .aarsn
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-04-21

FIT the congressional asprauts come out OF the bushes Editor
- Fa7ianan says io his Commouwealthi If man wants an once.
II he thinks himself dt Cor t let him submit The matter to the voters Of
ihe land How about wbcrnatorial candidates. IL Is generally under.
stood that thc gallant editor Of the Commonwealth is or win be in the race
mr the aominatlou.-Bay st. Louis Progress
Lctus have everything in season. There Is a time TO announce for
c3agressand time TO announce for governor and when the time rolls
aoundto the latter our good friend win have no trouble iu locating the
editor q Tue Commonwealth. Whatever he Shall determine to do win .e
done promptly candidy and without hesitation, or any effort to make
matters appear different from the real facts in the case. We are dtgusted
"jl te "aJso some men Who, being almostcrHy to run for an omcc try
10 make % appear THAT they are indifferent patriots, subject to TIE neces.
stiles of the cls2 and wholly ia the hands of their ftends-"Duut cle.
particularly Tor the o0cc but willing to serve Nc their friends think the
welfare Of the state on nation demand IT, EtsaH rot Let man ask the.
people FOR what he wants
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-04-21

congrc las passed and The presl-
dent has signed a Joint resolution tex.
oguizing tbc Independence of the
people % Cuba acd uslruetiuE enc
president ~ Intervene "a stop hos
tllities The president IS authorized
" use me laud ana naval forces tor
inst purpose rnt latest reports
from Washington stale that Mcian-
lef Hltimatam 81 saaB the VA
cation 81 tae isl8ad oi cuba and eu.
ban waters H5 s6aa Sunday 29rd.
|MeheD ns do moe move By mat
time tilfe wlA BE- 2 sefap
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-04-21

10 has been suggested That Col.
Nosblt, q DE SotocomtN with prob
ably enter the race tor congress boz
that district this year ne ls Q most
excellent - vel equipped IN
every respect for The place and should.
the democrats Of the 2nd conEresslan
al district select him as their stan.
dard bearer they will mase 40 mis-
Aalzn.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-04-21

senator WaIthall ls confined Go bis
room "a Washington with gph8Id
pneumonia WHILE Dis attl.E zen.
iols. st3lit % not such as 60 cause
great alarm VIE join aIlh lbg re3.
pie 81 theeutire state 60 wishing f0r
him q speedy recover.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-04-21

it has been suggested that Gen
Fiablgh lee wiH 90 % Cuba 81
Charge u VIE volunteers with tjle
rank rs Major General, If given
control q the army 90 Tue island, Dts
dollars 70 duughnats tItt tie Span
iards will move out iu less than
thirty day
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-04-21

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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-04-21

JUDGE R0BR PoWELLt iu MS charge to the Grand iuy of Cophh
~ oMnty by Hakehust week or two since. 4p which ba urges npog
PIE iay isdaX taaeaios wtha nae iyuebim taalr which tog place
one tme beoe fe meeunRo eirl 8n tal ,aoty AN a3ea 81 INV
Ubstanttl results THe loy aioWeea ht vmS without naefneaU NJ
aeEu.leM@ fHa sta te nasc t3sa worry WlytafN lann wHen VIZ
charging tUem'
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-04-21
SAFEGUARDS OF NATIONAL PROSPERITY.

9fHfHsl Ea7s1H5 HsHsaoj@t q dst m1oTtnel 60 ever
Ha9iH at5aaaal waysta life ma both aaa individual aHdg gov
4''t sats iae tolowiag s311ia a9m ts Popuiar Science Month
There ara two very sharply eeutased views Of The c5adiionson which ma
aaaal prosperity depends and $40 do not know how they can bs bettsr described
han BY aamrsthen Csc aind6eand the nasiandaa view. respectively Tho
scientific FisTo 81 Hs ad d every subject takes its start from nature aud the op
gaa21 = natural hH The msisnd6c view u&es its start from the idea Of
human Intervention The enc anas the basis Of all prosperity in the fruitful ap
Pa1aon q h0au the other thinks that nothing can be done we'll without in
esoaat watehfullHas b control ana frequently to countsact the operation Of
natural forces ana processes According to to the latter view. men and nations
have fohe guided protected and uarel into prosperity according to t3
"EnT uan. mgaisan animal who wants TO- be prosperous and who has wit
@aazh y attain bis dsars uha is only Sufficiently let alone So far as this
#H5E #coaeaned income can deny that what We have called the scientific
WEI" 3 HisaAHtd hy facts atIe7st to this extent that udeuiably, the years
when she most apd advances we're made in wealth and general prosperity were
precisely hoai a which industry wasIes protected and the principles of uatsr
u#u least aevefsgsg
." = @'h MAKES rf mu"
"@ '@'as men "hiaa most unfortunate characteristic
2" @e 2t1Il IS taat h ta3H to separate class from class and man from man in the
most Enyt3tgas manner There is no one scheme by which the whole of nation
cap be protected Protection ia unnecessarily, n5s,s,ao b,areu md what d
er5r1as rm.a
4etgA E sm"f Oh equivalent privileges 10
4As way each ens Is lead to watch with jealousy what is
4a ias every other in order To see Hatt is not left out in the distribution
Estate mTqs The lana is SHED with countless Law, made cares of rv,lry and
aatgnHaa ana 49, minds ~ un a.u t-.A ,
4m. ts ~" II"
1a'sn g mo 'nousnS Of M great onward
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-04-21

'rhc Daily sentinel Of Yazgo
City IS the ~handsymcsg little daily
Ia Mississippi Unlimited ueg % 80.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-04-21

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