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The herald., 1898-10-07
Alleged History

LONDON, Oct. THE Hong Kong cor
respondent of the Times telegraphs the
substance of a long interview he has had
with kang Yu Wei, the Cantonese reform
er, In which the latter recounted the his
tory of the crisis. Kang Yu Wei said that
on June 18th he had two hours audience
with the emperor, who was anxious about
the Russian encroachments and was ready
to listen to any plan to secure the integ-
rity of the empire. The Times correspond
ent continues:
Kang urged his majesty to strengthen his
friendship with foreign powers, and par
ticuarly to secure an alliance with Eng
land. The emperor said he realized that
foreign countries were no longer insignifi-
cant states, and observed that 1t was pity
his ministers had not averted the pending
troubles. Kang says the real power at
Peking is held by Ii Luen Yen, a sham
eunuch and the lowager's illegitimate son,
Chung Ming, will probably he made en-
peror.
On the morning of September 18th Kang
received two letters from the emperor
dated, respectively, September 18th and
17th. The first represented the difficulties
of his position, the empress dowager's
anger and his fears that he would be un-
able to protect his throne, and commanded
Kang to consult with his colleagues as to
how to save the emperor. In the second
letter his majesty said: II have command
ed you to superintend the establishment
of an official organ. 1t Is strongly against
my wish. I have great sorrow which
cannot describe with pen and ink You
must proceed immedia tely out side to de-
wise means to save me without a moments
delay"
Kang promptly visited the American mis-
sionary. Timothy Richard, whom he asked
to call upon the British and American le-
cations. Sir Claude Macdonald the Brit
ish minister was at Pei Tai So, and the
American minister. Mr.. Conger. was al 81
Shan. Ominous rumors were in circulation
that day. and Kang fed. He was aston
shed that England protected him, and he
urged the British government to take
prompt action to save the emperor
The herald., 1898-10-07
COL. SHEEHAN'S STORY
Shows Bacon's Men Besieged but Well
Entrenched

WALKER, Mrn., Oct. G.-Colonel 7. j.
Sheehan. deputy marshal, who was
wounded in Wednesdays fight, arrived
here today and gives q graphic account of
the action up to the tine he started back.
He says:
I'VE landed about 10 o'clock yesterday
and on the southeast side of the point on
the mainland, directly north Of Bear isla nd.
Near the shore is the log house of Bug All
Mah-Ge-Shiek. General Bacon left twelve
soldiers along the shore to protect the
landing place and the remainder of the
troops marched across the point to the west
side and along the shore for couple If
miles, locking for some Indians who were
said to want a council. l remainded be-
hind with my Interpreter and arrested an
Indian. / waited near the house and sent
him to the boat While | was talking with
the Indians l saw six bucks. armed with
Wlnchesters, come out Of the house and
20 away inland. They did not speak to me,
although l was their agent for five years,
and l feared trouble and called to the
twelve soldiers who were scattered along
the shore. About that time General Bacon
returned with the troops. Half of the men
stacked arms and the order was given To
a shot was fired and firing almost mme-
lately became general The soldiers
formed n line in a semi-crcle, facing the
Indians, and the twelve men who were with
me rushed up to protect the right flank a nd
drove the Indians back, securing a favora-
BILE position. One Of these men was shot IN
the face, one in the arm and third in the
eg. I do net know how the other men
were wounded. After our first rush we had
the best Of the position. The log house was
inside our lines, and it was used as hos
p.tal, and the men sought the cover of
legs and trees and settled down for q long
Fight. 1t Continued dun,ng the day and
evening and was renewed this moraing al
though 4 was never 50 hot as during the
first hour or 80. This morn ng a boat made
landing with some provisions and General
Bacon wanted to send the wounded back
He soat me down to arrange matters, a ID
went out to the steamer In a caroe They
brought down one wounded man and the
captain Of the boat brought him off shore
but before the others could be moved the
Indians opened hot fire cn the boat and
we had TO leave.
About six miles out we met the Flora 20
ing in with thirty or more armed men and
everything the soldiers needed When I
left there had been five killed and eight
wounded. besides the Indian policeman.
Three men were sick. don't know the
The herald., 1898-10-07
AN APPEAL TO kl'kINLfY
CONTINUED From Page One.)

Another expedition starts In ten minutes
aboard the Flora, Captain Boucher, fifteen
good men armed to the teeth. l am now sat
.sfied that the survivors of the Bacon COM
mand have fallen back to the lumber camp
six miles inland from where yesterdays en-
gagement was fought. The plan Is for the
200 renforcements now en- route to go from
here by train to Lothrop, march overland
to the battle-ground, and by dividing forces
at that point to get the hostlles between
two fires. There ought, however to be 400
men instead Of 200 to cover the ground.
Rushed to the Front
MINNEAPOLIS, MINI, Oct GA special
train left Fort Smelling at 1850 this morn
ing with Companies B, + and II. under COM
mand of LieutenantColonelH Harbach of
the Third Infantry. 1t will be rushed to
the front, but cannot reach Walker before
2 o'clock, under the most favorable con-
dtions. There are 200 picked men in the
detachment and they have three days
ratons and an abundance of ammunition.
A gatling gun is part of the equipment
and further reinforcements will be kept
ready to start at an instant's notice. A ear
was attached by the Northern Pacific for
the use of the newspaper correspondents.
Additional representatives were sent by
all the Twin-C!ty newspapers.
Third Expedition
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., Oct. GA spe-
cial to the Journal from Walker, Mimi.
says:
The third expedition to the Point has just
started. There are fifteen ritiemen on
board, picked men. The boat carries coffee
Nl,. s.. dow 1,n
direction of Mr.. Camp of Brainerd, an old
Indian fighter. who never knew the name
of fear. The troops have had nothing to
eat since yesterday at noon. They have
not even had a drink of whiskey to sus-
tain vitality. The night was fearfully cold.
Every man in this town slept all night
with Winchester across his arm. The
gang that came up from Brainerd under
DR.. Camp are about as determined lot as
ever saw There is going to be an In
dian exodus here as sure as the sun rose
this morning. The temper of the soldiers
left here and at the agency is something
to make man gasp.
Lieutenant Humphrey Is counting the
minutes until reinforcements arrive. This
command will probably be relieved when
the fresh troops come and be given a chance
at the enemy. There was desultory firing
about the headlands above this town all
night. What 1t was about l cannot dis
cover. l think the Indians were signallng
in this manner. There were POO men under
arms here. Major Kinkle very wisely
closed the saloons at s o'clock.
I have been to the agency on my way
back here. The Indians there swear that
they are friendly. They may be telling the
truth, but l would not believe redskin
under oath after what have learned of
them.
At the same time the Indians are not to
be blamed for their attitude.
The herald., 1898-10-07
Azusa Scraps

AZCSA, Oct. Ga Republican rally to
open the campaign was held in Slauson' 5
hall Wednesday evening. fair audience
was present. The Azusa band furnished
music for the occasion. After presenting
the respective candidates on the county
ticket. the president introduced Jane 5
Dougherty, who dwelt especially on the
civil service phase of the Republican NOM
nations in The county, and pointed to the
experience Of several candidates present
to prove his ground.
Hon. James McLachlan closed the meet
ing dealing with "the enemy" with re-
ma arkable fairness.
NJ NJ Bowers. who has been Ill at the
home OF Mr. Atkinson, died on Tue sday.
and his remains We're inferred a Santa
Ana.
Ernest +. Owens has been made mana
ger for the a. c. G. packing house a Glen
dora.
The herald., 1898-10-07
Building and Loan Report

SAN FRANCTScO oct. G-The fifth an
nual report of the board # commissioners
Of building and loan associations has just
been forwarded to the governor 1t COW
ers the period between June !, 1897, and
May s. 1895. and comprises statements from
AS associations in active operation. In
addition to these association five ceased
business and four commenced operations.
The gross assets af the 1t9 associa ations were
S20. III ,22G being $l,J2). .702 less than those of
15l associations the preceding year. The
number of members is 1850, of which II :
014 are borrowers. The associations gen.
orally are in a prosperous condition.
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hat the next move in the campaign shan

what the next move In the campaign shan
be.
GeneraI Bacon sent word that tho In
dians nave scattered from his front and
taken refuge in the surrounding forest
Lieutenant Colonel Harbach expects part
OF the renforcements at least will be la nded
on Bear Island at o'clock this morning.
Two hundred and seven picked men from
the lighting Third infantry at Fort Smell.
ing, IN command of Lieutenant Colone, Har.
bach. arrived at Walker at o'clock this
evening coming by SPECIAL and fast train
from the post at St. Plul. Each soldier
carried his krag-Jorgeusca and q hundred
fouhcs OF ammunition and raticns for five
days ana an ample reserve supply Of 800
foGnus OF ammunit on was brought along.
Another gatling gun was part Of the ex-
pedition.
The Heroes of Leech Lake
WALKER. Mnn, Oct. 1.-The battle
of Leech Lake has developed more than
one hero.
General Bacon, Major Wilkinson, Lieu
tenant Ross, Surgeon Harris, HOSPITAL
Stewart Burkhart, Sergeant Butler.
Frank Briggs and Colonel Sheehan are
all deserving of medals of honor. The
three former for the gallant manner in
which they led the troops, the fourth for
his inattention to his wounds when bull.
lets were flying about his head and his
apparent indifference to them, the fifth
for volunteering to carry messages
across the firing line from Lieutenant
Ross to General Bacon and losing his
life in an effort to rejoin his men; and
the sixth for bravery displayed on sew
eral occasions.
Briggs is barber of Walker, and was
sworn In as deputy sheriff because he
wanted to accompany the troops When
the Indian sharpshooters were firing up
on every one who showed above the
ground Briggs went to the beach and
carried supplies to the bockhouse. He
also volunteered to go to the Flora in
canoe, and was allowed to do so by
General Bacon, who remarked as he gave
his consent:
You have lots of nerve. young men,
and you are taking your life in your
hands,"
Colonel Sheehans Eallantry Is re-
markable because the colonel was there,
not in a military capacity but as a dep
uty marshal, and his work had been
accomplished. He and Briggs will be
mentioned in General Bacon's official re-
port. and Stewart Burkhart will be rec-
commended for a medal of honor.
The herald., 1898-10-07
On the Wheel

WASHINGTON, Oct. GA small crowd
attended the races given at the Park
Bicycle club track under the auspices of
the National Racing Cyclists union. The
most noted cracks In bicycling partici-
pated. Results:
National championship, quarter mile
Owen Kimble won, Major Taylor second
BALD third. Stevens fourth; time, :33.
One mile. open to riders who have not
scored over thirty points in national cham
pionship table-H. r. Steenson won, A. c.
Moran second DIR. a. Brown third; time,
2:40.
One mile. handicap--Arthur Gardiner
won, F. a. Mcfarland second, o. Kimbie
third; time, 2:o0 As.
The herald., 1898-10-07
Fresno Farming

FRESNO, Oct. Ct. b. Sage, represent
ing the Sugar trust, is in this city and will
try to interest the farmers of this county
in sugar beet culture. He is of the opinion
that much of the soil of Fresno county is
adapted to the culture of the sugar beet.
and as the crop Is very profitable one t
present prices, he thinks he will be able
to convince the farmers that 1t would be
TO their interest to plant beets. He has
several propositions TO make. and will pre-
sent them at a meeting Of the chamber of
commerce next Saturday. 1fla sufficien t
acreage can be obtained, it is likely that a
factory will be built here in the near fu-
ture though at first it is contempla ted to
ton.
The herald., 1898-10-07
Will Leave Quebec

QUEBEC, Oct. 6.-The members of the
international joint high commission will
take their leave of old Quebec on Monday
next and resume their work in Washing
ton November 1st. Joint sessions will be
held tomorrow, Saturday and Monday, and
the subcommittee will continue their
work.
The herald., 1898-10-07
THE REGFNCYRFSTORED
AND THE BOSS IS THE DOWAGER
EMPRESS
In the Belief That the Change in the
Chinese Rulers Increases Rus
sian Influence
Associated Press Special Wire.

LONDON, Oct. THE Peking corre-
spcndent Of the Times, telegraphing on
Tuesday, says:
The restoration of the regency is COM
plete. The empress dowager receives the
cabinet daily, seated beside the emperor
openly, and not as formerly, behind a
screen. The government is more retro
grade and reactionary.
The tsung Ii yamen contains no member
cognizant of foreign affairs. Its chief
working member is Hsu Yung vi, the nego-
t!ator Of the Gerard convention Of 1885, who
was subsequently removed from the tsung
|! yamen at the instance Of Sir Nicholas
O'Connor, then British minister to China,
fer breach of faith, but who was reappoint-
ed last month. He says his chief colleague
will be Hsu Ching Chong, former minister
to Russia and now director Of the Trans
manchur!an railway, who long received
Russian filancia assistance.
The Russians welcome the change as in
creasng their influence. The immediate
cause Of the change was the impending
edlct ordering officials to abolish the queue
and adopt foreign dress. A search Of the
house Of Kang Yu We, the reformer. re-
suited in the discovery Of papers proving
that he was carrying on a corresp-ndence
with the leaders Of the ant.-dynast!c move
n.ent n Southern China.
Fears of Disorder
PEKING, Oct. 6.-The three principal
minis ters of the Foreign Office visited the
Foreign Legations today in an effort to
persuade the ministers to resc!nd the or
ders they have issued for an increase in
g ha,, nY,tc 1..oya fff,v1
guards. The Chinese Ministers say the
presence here of the foreign soldiers is
likely to exasperate the Pel1ing populace,
which is now quiet.
IT is reported that the Taiti of Tien Tsin
has refused to allow the passage of rapid
fire guns except on the authority of the
Foreign office. The European Ministers
Will hold q conference today on the es-
cort question.
A few cases of mud-throwing have been
reported, but they are merely acts OF
dlers and vagabonds. proclamation
VIII be issued threatening the intiiction of
capital punishment upon any person in
sulting Europeans. 1t is now considered
likely that there will be no further dis
turbance of the peace.
Official Advices
WASHIEGTON Oct. 6.-Such informo-
ton as has reached the State Department
respecting the reported death and assas-
snation of the Emperor Of China goes to
entirely discredit the stories that he has
been poisoned or that he is dead. i is not
possible to say positively just what
sources of information are available, but it
is known that they are regarded as en-
tirely reliable by the State Department.
The Boston. one of the American war
ships ordered to get as near as possible
to the disturbance, will go as far as the
Taku forts at the mouth of the Pang Ho
The herald., 1898-10-07

River, where she must stop on account Of
her draught. The little Petrol, however, is
expected to go eighty miles up the river
10 Tien Tsin and her steam launch might
proceed from that point to Peking, if neces-
Sary
The herald., 1898-10-07

A man who has no enemies has but few
friends.
The herald., 1898-10-07
Lees Testimony

General F:tzhugh Lee was before The
committee at its Afternoon session Cen
eral Lee had no complaint to make in re-
gard t. supplies. r. June. while the ex-
petitions were ing gotten IF. there was
some delay, but this was natural. and since
then supplies Of all kinds had come with
regularity and IN abundance
"There have Of course" he said. "been
some complaints Soldiers are like school
boys; they sometimes complain. even when
there is no occasion for complaint"
He thought the army ration was abunda Mt
ard IN the main well suited to a campaign
n tropical climate. Yet he thought some
changes might be made For instance, It
The herald., 1898-10-07


CHICAGO, Oct. 6-The Tribune's staff
pendent at Walker, Mimi, en- route
to the scene of battle between Company Z.
Third infantry, under command of General
Bacon, and the Pillager Indians, on Bear
island says:
The steamer Flora has arrived here,
bringing IN the killed and wounded. Fol-
lowing Is complete list of those killed and
wounded In Wednesdays engagement:
The killed:
Oficers-Major Melville Wilkinson, Ser
geant William Butler
Privates-Edward Lowe. John Olmstead
John s. Walenstocker, Alfred Zebut
The wounded:
r. F.. Antonel, shot In leg.
Sergeant Levi Ayers, shot in neck.
Richard Boucher, shot through shoulder.
Edward Brown, shot in face.
John Daley, shot in thigh.
Charles Francis.
Private Godfrey. shot through shoulder.
Charles Jensen.
Albert Schuyler.
Charles Turner, shot through shoulder
George Wicker, shot in leg.
Wounded civilians:
Edward Harris city marsha! of Walker.
Joseph Oscar. pilot of steamer Jennie.
r. j. Shee han, deputy United States mar
shal.
- Tinker, Indian inspector.
Henry Waters, engineer of tug Jennie.
General Bacon Is unhurt. and all the
newspaper correspondents have been ac-
counted for and are uninjured. although
they were at one time under the same
heavy fire which thinned the ranks of the
troops Lieut.-Col. Harbach SAYS that
General Bacon will come into Walker from
Bear island today and a council will he
then be held, at which 1t will be decided
The times., 1898-04-22

DECORATE, AMERICANS! HANG
OUT THE AMERICAN BANNER ON
YOUR OUTER WALLS!
The times., 1898-04-22
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The Last Performance.
0e1S item

The last three performances of the
Broadway Theater Opera Company are
announced at the Lafayette Square The
ater, where De Koven and Smiths great
est success, The Highwayman,' has
been appearing before audiences that
have tested the capacity of the theater
Miss Camille D'Arville. the prima donna.
has entirely recovered her voice. and Is
again in splendid form. Tt was by the
greatest eXertion that Miss D'Arville
made her appearance on Monday even
ing. She has been suffering from Sc
we're cOld-in fact. she had not sung in
New York for four performances pre-
vious 10 her opening i'm Washington.
Notwithstanding Miss D'ArvilIe's illness
on Monday night, both the company and
opera made genuine succesS-and THE
Highwayman' has held up more of our
music-lovers than any opera that has
visited us this season.
The times., 1898-04-22
PLACES WILL BE HELD OPEN.
NetropOiitDn Railroad Company's -
Patriotic Offer to Employees.

In event Of Spain taking the full sixty
hours she is allowed by this Government
to answer the ultimatum. the crowds on
the street in front of The Times bulletin
board will far exceed any similar gather
ing in the history of this city. The Me-
tropolitan Traction Company, with Gus
tomary thoughtfulness and interest in the
welfare of its patrons, announces that
cars will be run on that line all night if
necessary, to accommodate the crowds
that will throng the downtown districts
In addition TO this the company has told
all employees who want to enlist that
their places will be held open for them
More than this. the officials of the road
say that il the motormen and conductors
will organize company of volunteers the
railroad company will bear the expenses
of fitting it out.
1t is thought that other large business
concerns viii make similar offers TO their
employees.
The times., 1898-04-22
CITY BREVITIES.

The anniversary service of the St
Marks Friendly League will be held on
ST. Marks day Monday, April % at s
p. M. in the Pro-Cathedral, corner of A
and Third Streets southeast.
Walter J. Watts, an electrician, was
arrested yesterday afternoon by Police
man Hartley, charged with the larceny
of pair of gold sleeve buttons, valued
at go. from T.. L. Everett, of No. 1925 L
Street northwest.
The members and friends Of the North
east W. c. T. L. were handsomely en-
tertained at Il temple social Wednesday
evening, at the home of Mrs. ]. H. Rob
inson, No. 1907 S Street northwest A
silver collection was taken for the bene-
fit OF the temple fund.
Mr.. Dazell has introduced a bill to
grant and convey unto Emma l.. Yoder,
Of the city of Washington and her heirs
and assigns all the right, title and in-
terest of the United States in a certain
lot in Washington known as lot number
ed /. in square lll3, upon the payment of
S79S.10.
The times., 1898-04-22
DYSPEPSIA.

Remember that GROVER GRA-
HAMS remedy is GUARANTEED tn
remove all distress FROM TIE
FIRST DOSE. 1t is folly to suffer
when "a soc. bottle. procured from
your druggist, will correct instant
ly all unpleasant symptoms. An in
fnilibie Specific for Dyspepsia.
Heartburn. Gastritis and all dis
eases arising from an impaired DI-
Gestive System. Write to Grover
Graham Co., Newburgh, \. ", for
pamphlet.
The times., 1898-04-22

Large Evaporated Peaches for.............6 &c ID
New Bright Evaporated Apricots for. 8 &c lb
Italian Sweet New Prunes for. e ID
Large Cakes OF Baking Chocolate for I Sc each
The times., 1898-04-22
BURGLARIES.
Four Gases of Housebreaking Re
ported to the Police

Four cases of housebreaking in the
night We're entered on the record OF
thefts at Police Headquarters yesterday.
Three of the robberies were committed
on Tuesday night. The saloon of Charles
H. Dismer, No los * Street northwest
was entered by burglars. who forced a
window and stole 81 and two bottles OF
whisky. The back door of p Ludley's
residence, No. 31S South Copitol Street,
was forced. and a lot of cutlery and
household articles stolen.
Secondstory workers did the other two
jobs. They entered the residence of
Major George Armes. Connecticut Ave
nue. and Grant Road in the country,
through an upper window, and got away
with two bottles of wine and gallon
and a half of rare old whisky. The resi-
dence of a. c. Stevens. at Columbia Road
and Nineteenth Street, was entered in
similar manner, but gold breastpin
was the only booty secured lby the
thieves,
The times., 1898-04-22

This organization is becoming very strong
in membership, and since the organiza-
tion in this city a month ago eighteen
new councils have been formed in the
PENNSYLVANIA jurisdiction. Washington
Council 5O6. will in the near future be
called upon by the supreme board to as
sist in forming the institute in Baltimore,
where the Literary League with a mem
bership of 500, will be merged into the
Y NJ |. A meeting of the Washington
Council will be held in the club house, No.
500 First Street northwest, Friday even
ing April 22 at S clock sharp. Appli-
cants are requested TO appear for initia-
ton.
The times., 1898-04-22
Those who go to 'the front

Those who go to ''the front"
should remember the Maine, and
everybody should bear i'll mind that
=" Diamond and Munchner -
Beers, brewed by the National Cap
ital Brewing Co., equal THE BEST
imported beer. At all first class
bars and grocery stores. Call for
them.
Rs Case OF dozen bottles sent to any address for
ing Co, 18th, 18th and SITS. S. E.
The times., 1898-04-22
Rheuniatfsm Cured.

Ny wife has used Chamberlain's Pain
Balm for rheumatism with great relief
and l can recommend it as a splendid Iini.
ment for rheumatism and other houee-
hold use for which we have found if val
uable-W. j. Cnyler, Red Creek N Y
Mr. Cuyler is one of the leading mer-
chants of this village and one of the
most prominent men in this vicinity.-W
G. Phippin, Editor Red Creek Herald
For sale by Henry Evans, wholesale and
retail druggist, 93S f Street northwest
and Connecticut Avenue and s Street
northwest, and 142S Maryland Avenue
northeast.