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The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-09
Widber on Trial

SAN FRANCISCO. June S.--The trial OF
the action brought by the city and county
against ex-Treasurer Widber and the Fidel-
ity and Deposit company of Maryland, in
which the city seeks to recover from the in
surance company 100000 the amount of
Treasurer Widber's bond, was opened be-
fore Judge Belcher today.
The morning session was occupied with
the testimony of Mathew de La Montanya,
chief deputy in the treasurer's office. De
la Montanya was subjected to lengthy
cross-examination from Attorney Wilson,
chiefly upon purely technical matters
which rather delayed the proceedings.
In the afternoon Auditor Broderick and
Mayor Phelan were placed on the stand
Both told the same story as to how the
money in the treasury was counted at the
latter part of last March, the month in
which 1t is believed Widber made away with
the most of the missing money. Mayor Phe-
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-09
On Account of Illness

WASHINGTON, June SIN view of GER
ain false reports concerning the detach-
nent of Captain D. B. Hodgson, revenue
!utter service, from command of the United
States revenue cutter McCulloch, now on
luty in cooperation with the navy with
admiral Dewey's fleet at Manila, 1t is
stated by Assistant Secretary Howell that
his action was taken because of the critical
Illness in his family and for no other reason.
Captain Hodgson is an old. tried and thor
lughly competent officer of the cutter serv-
be. he said, and his record of thirty-seven
'ears standing during all that time is with
nut a blemish of any kind. "This state
nent," he added, ais made in justice to Cap
tain Hodgson. No other officer can
Itand higher in the estimation of the de-
artment."
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-09
THE WAR REVENUE BILL
ALMOST READY FOR REPORT TO
THE SENATE
TOBACCO AND SILVER COINAGE
Now the Only Subjects Upon Which an
Agreement Has Not Been
Reached
Associated Press Special Wire

WASHINGTON, June Sunless most
carefully arranged plans fail of realiza-
ton, the conferees of the two houses of
congress on the war revenue bill will
make their report to the senate tomorrow
soon after the beginning of the days ses-
sion.
When todays meeting came to close
practically all the differences between the
two houses had been adjusted, except those
on the tobacco schedule and the coinage
OF the silver seigniorage, though there
were some points still to be settled with
reference to the proposed issue of bonds
and certificates of Indebtedness.
The settlement so obtained is substan-
tial victory for the senate. Practically all
of the senate amendments in phraseology
and penalties have been retained, as have
also large majority of the senate's more
material changes. Among the most i'm
portant of these which the report will
show have been agreed to by the conferees
are those providing for tax on Inherit
ances, for a duty on tea and taxes on
sleeping and palace cars petroleum and
sugar refining, on mixed flour and on
bankers and brokers, theaters, circuses,
etc.
The senate bond provision has been
modified so as to constitute a compro-
mise with the house. The most material
alteration made in this amendment is one
fixing the amount of bonds at $4OO, 900 900
instead of $500, 100000 as agreed upon by
the senate, and $500, 900 as proposed by
the house. There has also been some
change in the general phraseology of this
provision. The provision in regard to time
certificates also will be amended, but the
nan
and house bills and will remain at that
figure. The changes will be of character
making the proposed loan Immediately
available by doing away with the require
ments for advertising. 1t will also be
merely temporary purposes.
Among the senate amendments which
will probably go out are those providing
tor tax on receipts of S. and tax on in
surance agents as we'll as the Chiffon
amendment extending the provisions of the
proprietary medicine schedule to all man.
ufactured articles. There will also be
general reduction from the senate's sched-
ule of taxes upon proprietary medicines.
The conferees have agreed to substitute
the Tawney pure flour bill for the Mason
amendment to the revenue bill. The ways
and means committee of the house today
unanimously agreed on the Tawney bill.
II defines mixed flour, imposes a special
tax of $12 per annum on those engaged in
the manufacture and sale of mixed flour
defines the size of packages in which sold
and imposes tax of cents on the manu-
tacture and sale of each barrel of flour,
using stamps. regulates the expectation of
hour, requires it to be branded with names
If its ingredients and imposes severe PEN
llties for any viola ton.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-09
Complete Returns

PORTLAND, Ore, June Specifically
complete returns from every county in the
state, except Curry, Lake, Harvey and
Malheur, give the following result:
Governor-Geer, Republican, 1886;
King, fusion, 30,669. Geer's plurality,
1926.
For congressman in the First district
Tongue, Republican, has 1900 plurality
over Veatch.
In the Second district Moody, Repub-
lican, has a plurality of 1854 over DON
aldson, fusion.
Mason, Republican, for mayor of Port
land has 2641 plurality.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-09
In Honor of Miller

SAN FRANCISCO, June S.-The United
Itates artillery encampment at the Pre-
lido has been named Camp Miller in
honor of Brig. Gen. Miller. There are now
n camp here 6S2 officers and men, the en-
listed men numbering 693. The batteries
ire G, II, l. and X of the regulars and A
md B of the First battalion of California,
Omitted States artillery volunteers. Bat
cry X, in command of Capt. Hobbs, ar
lived this afternoon from Alcatraz island
rhe Third artillery will be recruited up to
he limit of 200 men to each battery. The
lrtillery men are being drilled daily by
Major Hess. preparatory to their departure
or Manila.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-09
Made Miners Reioice

TUCSON Ariz., June S.-The case of the
United States against the Copper Queen
filming company was determined this after
DON in favor of the defendants. The case
lad been on trial ten days. The government
lamed $1SS,O0O for timber used by the Cop
er Queen. Daniel Boss, who cut and sold
he timber to the company, was indicted
ried and acquitted several years. ago by
he United States. charged with timber
epredations. Ross has been dead four
ears. The cost 10 the Copper Queen since
he commencement of the action is over
$4,000. The decision Is received here with
ouch enthusiasm. 1t is deemed favorable
mining interests.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-09
Railroads Sued

SAN FRANCISCO, June S.-The United
States government today filed a suit in
lquity in the circuit court against the
Southern and Central Pacific Railroad
companies, the Metropolitan Trust COM
Dany of New York and others, to recover
1889, alleged to be due on 1895 acres of land
lortheast of Sacramento. The complaint
nleges that the land was patented by the
government to the railroad company by
mistake, and that the company afterward
Iold portion of it to settlers, who were
innocent purchasers. AS congress has
assed an act to protect these purchasers,
he government has confirmed their title
the lands, and now sues the railroad
company for the amount stated.
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NOT CHARTERED
Pacific Coast Steamers Impressed Into
Service

Service
SAN FRANCISCO June Sit appears
that the steamers City of Puebla and
Queen, owned by the Pacific Coast Steam
ship company, were not chartered, but
impressed into the service of the gov
eminent as transports. The company
hopes that the City of Topeka will be
substituted for the Queen, which at
present is in Alaskan waters. The City
of Para arrived tonight, and will at one"
be fitted out for Manila.
The capacity of the transports already.
engaged or likely to chartered is as fol-
lows:
China, 1000 men; Colon, 800; Zealandia,
$50; Senator, $780, Morgan City, 700; Ohio,
1000; Indiana, 1000; Victoria, $50; Column
bia, $50; Queen, 500; City of Puebla, 500;
City of Para, 800.
This makes total of 1900 troops to go
in the next two expeditions. There were
2600 men in the first expedition. 1t is
understood the government intends to-
send to the Philippines 10000 men. At
least five more transports will be needed
to carry all the troops.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-09
Gunboats Captured

r KEY WEST. June ESPECIAL to 1.
+ The Herald.) The captain of the Brit 1,
+ ish tramp steamer Roath told the cap 4,
+ tain OF an American auxiliary gum +
r boat off Havana yesterday that he r
n passed the lighthouse tender Suwa- r.
r. nee two days ago, the Suwanee hav- 4,
r ing in tow two small Spanish gun 4,
r. boats, which she had captured on the r
r. Cuban coast. These gunboats mount 4,
r only one gun each. The Suwanee was r.
r apparently proceeding to this port, +
r but probably had different orders, as 4,
+ she has not yet arrived here. 4,
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-09
A Life Sentence

SAN FRANCISCO. June S.-Theodore
Park Haynes, the murderer of Police Lieu
enant Burke, was found guilty this morn
ng of murder in the first degree, with the
,enalty fixed at Imprisonment for life. The
ury were sent out at 3 o'clock yesterday
afternoon, but did not reach an agreement
irtil 10 o'clock this morning. His counsel
viii move for a new trial on sentence day,
which is fixed for Monday next But for
Pie slight doubt as to whether Haynes is in
k->~
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-09
The New Bond Issue

SAN FRANCISCO. June S.-Notwith-
standing the fact that citizens of this city
have already subscribed for three-quarters
of million dollars worth of war bonds. 1t
appears that the loan has not yet been Off
cially authorized. Assistant Secretary OF
the Treasury VANDERBILT today telegraphed
to the Nevada bank that subscription
blanks and circulars would be sent to all
banks as soon as the bill became law, by
the approval of President Mckinley.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-09
Dredge Litigation

SAN FRANCISCO, June S.-The litiga-
ton waged for years to successful issue
by Alphonso B. Bowers against all build
ers and users of steam river and harbor
dredges Is about to be revived. Bowers re-
Gently brought suit against the United
States government for damages to the
extent of 100000. The government is ac-
lively engaged in preparing it's defense,
and the suit will soon be brought to trial.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-09
Heureaux Not Dead

CAPE HAYTIEN June S-Much mys-
terry was observed regarding the visit of
the Dominican gunboat Restoration to this
port last evening. 1t transpired today that
President Heureaux of Santo Domingo
was aboard the vessel a;,c tnat from here
he goes to Inuagura, where Senior Jiminez
was last known to be located 1t is under
stood that if President Heureaux finds that
Jiminez is still here he will make an effort
to induce the authorities to deliver the in
surgent to him on the charge of piracy.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-09
Sailed for st. Michael

SAN FRANCISCO, June S.-The
steamer Samoa sailed for st. Michael
today, towing the barge Monarch, on
the deck of which was the stern wheel
steamer Clara. Before she was allowed
to depart extra precautions were taken to
insure the safety of her tow, but sea-
faring men regard her enterprise as ex-
tremely hazardous.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-09
Phillips Not Hurt

+ KINGSTON, Jamaica, June s, $3.50 p. 4
r NJ (Copyrighted, 1898 by the Associ- 1
r ated Press.) The report circulated in 4
+ the United States that Capt. Phillips, 4
r commander of the battleship Texas. 1
r had been seriously injured by shell 1
+ during the bombardment of Santiago 1
+ Notifications on Monday is absolutely 1
r without foundation. Capt. Phillips 4
4. received no injury whatever. 4
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-09

two demurrers. one filed by c. p. Hunting
ton. as an Individual, and the other by ths
Southern and Central Pacific railroads ,saa
corporations, both in the case Of J. n Rob-
inson. The demurrers object to the COM
plant on the ground that 1t does not state
facts sufficient to constitute cause of ac-
ton. Lack of Jurisdiction of the railroad
commissioners Is also alleged.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-09
Men for the First

SAN FRANCISCO, June S.-Captain
Darlington, United States army has been
detailed to muster in enough recruits to fill
the First California volunteer infantry to
the maximum. Three hundred men will be
required. 1t is believed that the governor
will maintain the existing organization of
the National Guard by granting leaves of
absence to all members now serving as
United States volunteers.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-09
A Torpedo Boat Trial

PHILADELPHIA, June SIN Its pre-
liminary trial down the Delaware river the
new torpedo boat Mckenzie averaged 81
knots for the entire distance of 81 miles in
deep water. When the government trial
comes off in about two weeks it is expected
the Mckenzie will develop a speed of nearly
"a knots. 1t was not pushed at this time, 1t
being the builders trial trip.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-09
Otis in Command

SAN FRANCISCO. June S.-Brigadier-
General II. G. Otis was today ordered to
take command of the fourth brigade, now
temporarily in command of Col Kessler Of
Montana and consisting of the Seventh
California. the First Montana and the
South Dakota and the Wyoming volunteer
infantry
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-09
Officers Nav Walk

SAN FRANCISCO, June S.-Major-G Gen
eral Otis today issued an order announcing
that the horses of field and staff officers
would not be shipped to Manila. General NJ
p Miller, commanding the first brigade. is
sued an order today to the effect that all
recruits were to drill not less than four
hours each day and old soldiers not less
than three hours
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-09
Alaska. Licenses

SAN FRANCISCO, June S-Collector
Jordan has been notified that license is
sued by the governor of Alaska for the
sale of liquors in that territory does not
carry with it the right of importation. The
authority to issue permits for the importa-
ton of liquor into Alaska rests solely with
the collector at Sitka.
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1t is said she will have to be towed by ar
auxiliary cruiser. English officers and
others who ride into Spanish territory are
often interfered with. The general COM
mandng the royal artillery and a colonel.
also of artillery. were stoned few days
ago on the San Rogue road.
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The St. Paul Scouting

NEW YORK, June S.-The auxiliary
cruiser st. Paul sailed at noon today under
sealed orders. She has taken aboard since
her arrival off st. George, s. l., nearly 5000
tons of coal and $4,000 gallons of water.
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NO HARDSHIP
The Missing Tender Picked UP Safe
and Sound

BALTIMORE, June S.-Five men were
picked up from off a drifting United States
water tender off Hatteras Monday and
we're landed in this city today by the
steamer William Lawrence. The tender
was being towed from Norfolk to Key
West by the steamship Leonidas and broke
loose during gale on Sunday. The men
had plenty Of food on board the tender and
suffered no hardship.
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Ian testified that he examined personally |
the treasury tags on the sacks, weighed
three and counted the gold in one. As the |
tags were apparently intact he did not |
weigh them all.
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A Mississippi Fire

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, June S.-The busi-
ness portion of Ittabena Miss, was de-
stroyed by fire today, with the exception of
two stores The loss is over $15O,OOO.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-09
Fort Candy Forces

ASTORIA, Ore, June S.-Two hundred ar
tillerymen arrived today from San Fran
cisco and were transferred Immediately to
Fort Candy.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-09
Undelivered Teleprams

There are undelivered kilograms at the
Western Union telegraph office for j.
Deuch, Frank Lee, Mrs. E. T. Bioveno,
Ralph r. Bowers and Mrs. o. c. Melton.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-09

full possession of his mental faculties,
Haynes would undoubtedly have paid for
his crime with his life.
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The
HERALD
Excels.
Have you tried IT.
Everybody says it's good paper.
Reasons are not far to seek.
Hll the news that is news.
Local and telegraph.
Does not misrepresent facts.
Lots of things you want to know about.
Every day brings many new subscribers.
Associated Press special wire.
Democratic in politics and fair to all.
Southern CALIFORNIA; favorite.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-09
OVER THE PLATE
Winners Of the National League Ball
Games

BOSTON, June S.-Boston 10, Cincinnati /.
Standardization 6, Louisvile2.
Washington 10, Pittsburg 8.
Philadelphia-St. Louis g. Philadelphia 10.
New York-Brooklyn Q, Clevland s.
New York-Nw York l, Chicago9.
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Railroads Demur
SAN FRANCISCO, June S.-The state
railroad commissioners today considered
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-09

GIBRALTAR. June S-(Special to The
Herald.) The Spanish fleet is believed to
be still at Cadiz fitting out for an unknown
destination. The last accounts from Ca
diz say the auxiliary cruisers have not
yet been made ready. The Havel, lately
acquired from the North German Lloyd
company, is being armed. The steam trials
of the Alfonso XIII have been failures.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-07-06

ed out of the harbor of Santiago de Gu.
ba, but It was not until late this after
noon that the result was known at the
front,
As the word OF the magnificent VIC
tory flew from sentry to sentry along
the firing lines, and was shouted to the
companies, regiments and brigades, a
great cheer swept down the line Of
weary men, which gathered force as 1t
went, until the rattle of musketrg was
drowned In the roar from glad Amerl-
can throats. The news was flashed
back into the undcrbrush where the
reserves lay. and the men almost stam-
peded in their enthusiastic desire TO get
TO the front.
The cheering continued through the
evening us the details Of the fight came
In. The men could not have displayed
moro enthusiasm had the victory been
theirs Instead OF the navy's.
Although the firing continued all day
between the outpostF,very little damage
was done on either side. General Chat
fee was wounded slightly, rifle bullet
cutting through his foot, but he will not
be compelled 20 leave the field
The only severe firing during the
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-07-06
WHEELING DAILY INTELIIaENoER, WEDNEsDA7 JULY s9s

who was shot through the face and who
was not expcSted to recover, Is improy-
ing rapidiy AID viii &c gent e Key
West next week.
There has been much conjecture to-
day as TO whether Lieutenant u. A.
B1bon, Of the Ninth cavalry. who Is the
acting typographical officer OF the stan,
made the maps az the trails before FIJI
days battle. He has been at work ever
since most OF the time IN and Grotnd
the Spanish line. He has almost always
refused an escort. and though he has
been shot at several times he has not
been wounded. Thursday while out
with two men, ne encountered a dc.
tachment OF ten spuniards and an OIL.
Ger and took all prisoners. 4 total OF
$50 prisoners were captured In battle at
Caney on Friday. Of whom fortR-hve
were regular Spanish soldiers in uut-
forms two officers and the remainder
armed residents Of the town. Nine
wounded were left In the block house
attended by u native physician. Tho
other prisoners were brought to Jura-
qua to-day, in charge Of Captain McAr-
thur aud two companies OF the ThlrtP-
third Michigan regiment and camped
along the railroad The Cubans FOL.
lowed them In great crowds and hurled
.epIthets at the frightened clptlVes.
All the soldiers belonged 90 the TWEEN.
ty-ninth Spanish regulars and expected
y, ~ tSy11nd
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-07-06
LONDON PRESS
On tito STIRRING Events at santiago,
Praise For TFOth SidSR,

On tho Stirring Events at Santiago.
Praise For ISOth Sides.
LONDON. July San the papers
comment on the sudden and dramatic
transformation resulting from Admiral
Cervera's mysterious and suicidal
manoeuvre. which various theories are
advanced to explain. All euloglze the
bravery displayed on both sides and
strongly counsel Spain to accept the in
eyltable and sue for peace, which would
entail no dishonor.
The Daily Graphic, says: 1T Senior
Sagasta elects to risk further disasters
for fear or the frothy jfnSoes in Madrid,
he will incur terrible responsibility. The
Spanish nag has been borne with indy
ing glory In the face Of tremendous odds
and the punctllIos OF honor have been
generously satisfied"
The Daily News tenders similar adj
vice. It says: 1.-THE Spanlards can fight
and die. So can the Americans. Am-
bassador Hay, in hia glowing and elo-
Quent speech Vt yesterday giorIed'in this
thought: but TO their equal courage