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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-23
ONE MORE MEETING.
1t VIII BE Held Even if Spain Rejects
Our Last Offer.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22-At the Cabi-
net meeting to-day n brief telegram was
read which hal been sent from Paris by
Judge Day. 10 was substantially In ac-
cordancc with the newspaper reports OK
yesterdays proceedings, although no
reference was made 10 any excitement
attending tho meeting or 20 any open
disagre ment.
It was stated that the next meeting
would take place tomorrow. The Cabi-
net discussed the matter and 10 was the
judgment of the members that taere VIII
be at least one more meeting after to-
morrow even If the Spaniards have con-
cludel 10 reject the Americans proposal
The cablegram said that reply from
the Snanish Commissioners 20 the latest
memorandum submitted by our commits
sioners was expected at tomorrow 's
meeting. No intimati0n. however. has
reached here as 20 what the Spanish re-
Dlv would be. 40 doubt is entertained
among members of the Cabinet that Il
treaty. would be signed within the next
few days
The Cabinet also discussed the Cuban
situation. and it was developed that the
Standards hope 10 De able 10 complete the
evacuation of Havana by December Goth.
The forthcoming order of the President
excepting deputy collectors or Internal
revenue and some other government Of
clals from the operation of the civil SER
vico law was also gone over ~ some
length. II IS expected that the order Will
be fssuel shortly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-23
DREYFUS' CASE.
A Letter Used Against the Prisoner
Said To Have Seen Proven Worthless

LONDON. Nov 2i.-The Paris CORE
sp0ndent of the ST. James Gazette asserts
that he has learned from an excepttona.ly
wcil-iuformed source that the mys'tii
Gus document iu the Drcyfus case on VIZ
strcueih OF which successive ministers ~
War nave upheld. the condemnallo ~,
the prisoner was a letter from 1ehela
Baron Frcdoricsz. Russian military ~, "
tache I'm Paris. The letter is aaied iIoisi iIlii
Berlin. and is addressed 20 the ftelCn
military auth0ritics 10 says tnal t',o
traitor who was responsible for lne s'ie
of military secrets was "a certain Oap'"'"
Dreyfus. .--
slb~couonry Baron Fro0ericsZ ascer
tanned that ho had 5ccn grossly deS,,,FS"
b. au agent of Estcrhazy Of Colonel iien@r
rv. who were anxious to nN the gulil vi
Drovfus in order 90 avert suspicion iroi"
themselves. ..,o,,,
saws "that Nine. Droyfus is now IN pos
session of lotter from Earon fre"-
ericez which admits his error
Tho existence of this letter Is sald 10
have Influenced the Court Of Cessation
to make light OF the evidence given by .dle 6ne
four ox-AIinisters OF War who testlneu
10 their belief in Drcyfus suilt'-Ne"
York sun
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-23

well as theY should have been 50 near
home. but after that there was nothing
that | could And fault with"
ANrBUIANCEs NEEDED.
"Why was there a scarcity OF medical
supplies I'm Cubag asked Or. Connor.
Il don't know. J heard there were plcn-
~ on the ships. There was a lamentable
need Of ambulances. ! think We could
have done better better with fewer men
and more transportation.
"Do you think that 90 the inexncriencc OF
the officers was due most Of the dlscOm-
forts sunered?' asked Ex-Governor Wood
bury.
II think the trouble was due 20 the
system even more than 10 any individual
instance of inGperience The lack Of ade-
quate transportation was the greatest
trouble.
A GRUESOME STORY.
Rev. Henry Il. Bryan, Of the Garden
city Cathedral. presented himself tO
speak of the manner in which the SOL
dicrs dying I'm hospitals were buried. lie
said: My duties led mo by the morguc
every day and / stopped I'm 10 see who
had died during the night 7 saw the nak-
al bodies of soldiers placed in bare pine
collins and the namo of TIE man and his
regiment written ON The lid Of the coffin.
OF course the damp earth quickly oblite-
rated these marks and mo- further records
wcrc kept. Sometimes the body was
buried I'm 70 night shirt. hut they never
took the trouble o. button the shirt.
"ft was er0s Sly indecent At the morguc
tho attendants sat on tho collins
with the bodies in them and chewcd and
smoked and told Indecent stories. ] ro-
bukcd them once. but they woro Bowery
toughs. ana it is useless to talk t0 them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-23
NORF0IK'S NEW
CUSTOM HOUSE.
Bids Were Opened in Washington
Yesterday for Its Construction.
Some Doubt as to the Award

WASHINGTON. Nov Especial Bids
were opened to-day FOR the construction
OF the new public building at Norfolk.
owing TO the muiititudinous details and
differences I'm material proposed % be
used &c has NOT been determined whose
is really the lowest Apparently, how
ever. the successful firm IS the Mcliyane
Unkefer Company. Of PittsOurg Pa.
whose bid Is between $4,000 and $1,000.
The architecture OF government build
ines has long been a source Of adv rse
comment from an artistic standpoint and
recently architects not in the govern
ment employ have been asked 70 compete
on designs. The Norfolk building Is the
third on which the innovation has Leen
tried and the result IS said 70 have been
eminently satisfactorily.
A Baltimore design was accepted
Burton Il Chesterman. Of Richmond
were bidders on the building.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-23
Hurry Orders for Shells.

READING. PA. Nov. 21.-The Carpen-
ter steel mill has just shipped 400 siX-lnch
shells. 2OO eight-inch, and 200 siX-inch
pr0iecties TO the United states Govern
rnent officials at New York and Wash
ington. The plant is just as busy now
as il was during the most pressing pc
riods OF The recent war. The hurry or
Jars indicate that the Government Is get
ting ON hand q supply Of projectiles for
varshins. For the FIRST time IN months
- steaf mill will shut down on Thurs
A.. ,o allow the employees 10 have "A day
- xrfth their families.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-23
KEELYS SECRET.
He leaves Lengthy Manuscript
Which is Believed TO Contain IL.


PHILADELPHIA. PA. Nov. 2.-The
stockholders of the keely Motor Company
have not abandoned the hope that tho
secret of the life work Of Jonn W. Neely
Will not be buried with Che inventor on
Wednesday. b. l.. Ackerman, OF New
York. the president Of the company. came
To- Philadelphia this morning In response
10 a telegram from Mrs. keely. When
me reached the house of mourning IN OK
ford street. he was told that Mrs. keely
was too much prostratei TO see him. Mr.
Ackormau subsequently visited the oiiice
of the motor company He said.
IL have been closely associated with
Mr.. Kcely I'm his work for twenty-five
years and / was among the first TO see
the value of his plans. As mechanical
engineer l have frequently examined ms
machines. and have often discussed his
experiments with him. Therefore, to-day
/ have greater faith than l ever had
in the practical value OF his discoveries.
During the last few years / have learned
that Mr. Keely prepared a manuscript
OF more than two thousand pages which
reveals AN the secrets discovered by him.
"That manuscript 1 understand was
On the possession OF Mr. keely. and,
therefore. while 10 f. almost too early 10
discuss the future of the work. IL seems
To- me that with the Information In the
manuscript and the knowledge in the pos
session of Lancaster Thomas ana tnarleS
b. Collier. there need be little doubt but
Thar the work of Mr. Keeiy Will be car
ried forward.
"There are now on the Board of Direc-
tors besides myself Lancaster Thomas
vice-president. g. ". ScheNermann. secre-
rctary. Joseph c.. Smith. of New York;
Georre II hastings. of Montclair. ~ j..
ana A. NJ. Colmey. of New York We viii
attend tho funeral Wednesday, and fol
lowing that a preliminary meeting VIII be
hold The regular meeting OF the board
will be- held November 29th. and prior 10
that meeting we Will endeavor 10 set an
tha Information possible n Mrs Keely $
condition will warrant it, she may attend
sft. s.e.frng
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honor lie considered it a high tribute
indeed.
Dr. Hoge thanked Judge Duke person
ally Tor coming from CharloticsNiile 20
admit him into the order in so beauui ui
"a way. and ne also expressed his tranks
10 the members Of the order individually
and collectively FOR coming 90 his house
upon this mission lie humhly trusted
that they would an meet together IN
heaven as brethren in q great united
lodge
WAS MADE CHAPLAIN.
Judge Duke responded 90 pr iloee 3
speech I'm some well chosen and impress
sive words and Dr Horc declared HIM
solf "a member OF Dove Lodge.
Master Of the lodge Lockwood maze
Dr. 1Iogc chaplain. and as sucE ihe ala-
unguishcd divine dismissed the meeting
with g brief prayer.
The entire exercises were strikingly
beautiful and wcre pronounced by a
number OF those present as thc most I'M
prossivc they had ever witnessed.
Aftcr congratulations the visitors shook
hands with Dr. HOge and with best
wishes for his speedy recovery and long
years Of usefulness before him, they took
their departure.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-23
PORTO RlCAN DISORDER,
Gen. brooke Reports MI Quiet and
That Reports Have Been Exaggerated

WASHINGTON. Nov. 2c.-Thc War De
partment has received dispatch from
General Brooke about the reported dis
orders I'm the Island Of Porto Rico.
These reports were of such character as
to give the Department some concern as
h was alleged that United states troops
were making serious trouble for the I'M
habitants of the island. Gen. Brooke
has cabled "a statement OF the case ana
requested to make am Investigation. His
reply is as follows:
Ponce. November 2l. l,9s.
Advices received daily from san Scbas-
liam and other Troublesome regions.
Disorders were reported from that part
of the island Immediately after II came
into our possession. but / have had it
thorouehlv patrolied and am suu pa
trolling a. Everything quiet fer three
or four weeks.
several bandits have been killed or
wounded by patrols. Reports very much
ox4ggerated. Every point has been
heard from to-day ana quiet and good
order prevails.
(sieuedl BROOKE
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officers and one hundred and thirty-io"i,
men. Wounded. sixty-nine officers an"
nine hundred and thirty-eisht men,
El Caney. July killed four oihcerS
and eiehty-four men. Wounded. TWEEN
ty-four officers and three hundred anu
thirty-twO men.
Aguadorcs. July and 2-Wounded' t"o
officers and ten men.
Around Slntiago. July 10 ana Z N'''eu, '..
one officer and ono man. Wounded one
officer and twelve men.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-23
AGcorgia Lynchiug.

MACON. GA. Nov 22-Ed. Merri-
wether was lynched at Monticello, Ga,
to-day.
several hundred pistol shots were fired
AZ him he was taken from the jail by
large number of citizens carried short
distance and shot 10 death.
The mob overp0wered the sheriff and
took the fail keys as soon as the corO-
ners jury found the negro guilty or the
horrible murder Of Joe Pope, which oc-
ottrraH saturday night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-23
FIRST TROOPS FOR HAVANA.
4 Battalion Of Engineers Viii Sail
from Port Tampa by the Florida.

SAVANNAH. GA, Nov. N.-Ihe TIFsI
Battalion Of the Second United States
Volunteer Engineers left here tonight by
the Plant system for Port Tampa and
win sail from there by the steamer
Florida for Havana. These will be the
first troops sent from the United States
10 Havana. The battalion IS commanded
by Major Richard Henry Savage the
novelist.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-23
SANTIAGO CASUALTIES.
Records of the Campaign Show % Of
floors and 2S4 Men Killed.

WASHINGTON. Nov 2.-Complete re-
,,,rs have been received OF the casualties
~ the Santiago campaign. The adju-
,ort-generaIs Office has divided the cam
noien into different dates and periods.
The statement shows:
Ia Guasima, June 2i-Killed one officer
ana dfteen men. Wounded. six officers
and forty-four men.
san Juan, July to 3-Killed seventeen
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-23
IN SELF DEFENCE.
This is the Result of the Inquest on the
Negro Killed in Knoxville.

KNONVILLE- TENN., nov. -Z.-Iho
Fourth North Carolina left to-day for
Macon. The first sitting on the body OF
Private Zeb Patton OF the Third NORTH
Carolina. who was killed last night re-
suited i'm finding that he came % his death
by shots fired by Captain Hargrave and
Lieutenant Howell, Of that regiment.
Patton was violent and tie officers acted
I'm self defense. They We're placed under
arrest By civil authorities. -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-23
ANEW COALING STATION.
Negotiations said To BE on Foot for
one for Is from Great Britain.

LONDON, Nov. 23-The Vienna cor
respondent of the Daily Chronicle says
il is semi-Oficiaily announced there that
negotiations are on foot between Great
Britain and the United States with the
view of conceding TO the latter coaliug
station i'm the straits Of Bah FL Mandeb.
the straits uniting the Red Sea with the
Indian Ocean.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-23
Nebraska a Election.

LINCOLN. NEB., Nov. 22.-The official
count On the late election for the head
of tbe tickets Governor was completed
,o-s,v an the office Of the Secretary Of
state. II shows Fusion majority TO be
- the total vote being: Pointer Gu-
eion,. s5.N3; Hayward (Republican).
40 eS2
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-23

JACKSONVILLE. FLA., Nov. 22.-The
second annual convention of the Mayors
and Councilmen's Association of Florida
was convened here to-day with represen-
tauves present from fourteen cities Of
the state Little business WAS transact
cd to-day. adjournment being taken UNI
nil tomorrow when regular programme
with he nresented.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-23
CONTRABAND GOODS.
The Schooner ~. H. Swan Seized as
New Orleans with Smuggicd Cargo


NEW ORLEANS. Nov. 22.-The Amcri-
can schooner W. IT, Swan was this morn
ing seized by the United States Collector
OF Customs at this port for carrying con-
traband goods. Besides 3eJ9 cigars.
which were not down upon her manifest
she had ON board clumsly concealed O.,
Mauser rifles, u bayonets. 70 belts of
cartridges. 80 boxes OF cartridges. one
sack of cartridge, and three brass cam
mons. The ship cleared from Santiago for
Il small Georgia port, and put into New
Orleans in distress, and when the Gus
toms inspectors boarded her they dis
covered the cargo.
The ground is taken by the officials
here that not only are the ordnance and
arms contrahand by not being on the
manifest. but they are the property of
spain.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-23
General Walkers Contest.

pRIsTOI. VA, Nov. 22.-speeial.-Gen-
eral James \. Walker spent to-day in
bilH'1. ibii., "a. nroposed contest OF the election
"a nSsT T,das dss Rhea to the next Congress.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-23

NBANY. Y. y. Nov. 22-The Court
80 Anneais to-day decided that the anti
SO Scainjns law passed at the last session
of the Legislature is unconstitutional.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-23
RANGE OF THERMOMETER.

The following was the range OF the
thermometer al The Times onice yester.
dav: y A. NJ. 50. II NJ. 81 , +. n. 81
r. NJ. 90: . p. NJ. -. midnieht %
Average, IS 2's. -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-23
Unique Honor Conferred
Upon Him.
FIRST IN VIRGINIA.
Grand Master, R. 7. W. Duke, Jr.,
Bestowed the High Tribute,
NOW A MEMBER OF DOVE LODGE.

Master Of thc lodge. ). W. Lockwood,
Jr.. Was Instrumental in bringing
About the LVcnt-The Exercises
Were Exceedingly Bcauti-
flil and Very Im-
pressiyc,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-23

Forecast for Wednesday
Virginia and North CarolIna-Fair aa0
decidedly colder brisk westerly winds.
"Wednesday fair and colder; Thursday
decidedly colder.
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CONTINUED on Seventh Page)
The herald., 1898-04-14
Burglars Arrested
Big Expenses of Railroads

The railroads of the United States ex-
pend in a year a sum more than $100, 900,
900 In excess of the total expenditure of
the United States government, and this
computation does not include nearly
$3.50, ,0OO,O 900 paid in the form of interest
upon railroad bonds or guaranteed stock
and from 1000, 900 to S100, ,000,000 paid in
the form of dividends to stockholders.
The railroads, indeed, are the great dis
bursting agencies of the country, han
ding never less than $1,00000 600 in a
year and disbursing it all, for railroads,
as a rule, do not keep large banks ac-
counts and do practically a cash busi-
ness, turning money rapidly.
The herald., 1898-04-14
. GENTLE DfCLINATION
POSTAL TELEGRAPH NOT IN A
POSITION TO REDUCE RATES
Chamber of Commerce Informed Why
the Word Limit Of Fixed Price
Message Is Not Too Low

In response to its resolution passed sew
eral weeks ago, asking the Western Union
and Postal Telegraph companies for re-
duction of rate, or rather an increase in
| the number of words that may be sent in
message at fixed rate, the chamber of
commerce yesterday received the following
| letter:
Postal Telegraph-Cable Company,
Office Of the President.
NEW YORK, N. Y, April 6. 1898.
Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, Los
Angeles, CAL:
Dear Sirs-Your letter Of March 24th ad-
dressed to Mr. Mackay, and enclosing a
copy of resolutions passed at meeting of
the board of directors of your institution
held on the 2Srd of March, ult, in which
it is suggested that the limit of words COM
prising a message at a fixed rate, should
be extended from ten to twenty words, has
been referred to me for reply.
The subject of rates for telegraphc
transmission has for years past received
very careful attention on the part Of the
proprietors and managers of the Postal
Telegraph Gable company. with the result
that rates have been materially reduced
since the formation Of our company. and
the tendency is in the direction of some
what lower rates, which We are glad to
adopt Whenever it is found that such a
course can be afforded
1t is quite impracticable for us to double
the limit of words at the same cost. Ten
words has been found to be a reasonable
limit for the basis of message. and it has
been almost universally adopted from the
inception of the telegraph, except in coun-
tries where no limit is fixed, but every
word transmitted, including date, address
and signature. is charged for.
Up to this time 1t has not been possible
for this company to earn reasonable re-
turn on the actual money invested in our
property For some years we were un-
able to pay our operating expenses. By
the cons truction of first-class lines, the
use of first-ciass equipment and the exer-
else of every means known to u.s. consistent
with efficiency, to reduce the cost of our
service to the public, We have barely
earned during the past two years four per
cent upon the money actually invested in
our plant, without providing fund for re-
placing our property, much of which. as
you no doubt understand, is of perishable
nature. and liable to great and frequent
injury from storms.
We do not fail to appreciate the compe-
tition of the telephone business to which
you refer. We use the telephone extern
sively ourselves, and recognize its ad.
vautages for special work, with some OF
which the telegraph is hardly competitor.
On the other hand, the telegraph serves a
different aud in many cases collateral
purpose, and its business is growing, great
ly to the advantage of the public, about as
fast as it is possible to provide for 1t.
Under these circumstances, we think you
cannot fail to recognize that compliance
with your suggestion is impracticable.
iSigned) Yours very truly,
A. B. CHANDLER
President.
The herald., 1898-04-14
City Lots and Lands

FOR SALE-OUT ON THE HEALTHFUL
hills. where the air is pure. sweet and
delicious. where in winter the tenderest
flowers bloom without fear Of frost. and
10 summer nobody knows It is hot till
he comes down to the lower levels-one
or more OF the prettiest hill lots In Los
Angeles.
They are ON Arnold st. and front south
They are between Bixel st. and Lucas
ave.
Arnold is the street midway between
Third and Fourth sts.. and Bixel street.
and Lucas avenue, are half way between
Spring street and Westlaie park.
They are beautifully situated ana the
neighborhood 10 first class. They are
smooth and level and Just high enough
above the sidewalk to be nice. The street
improvements are all finished and paid
for.
These are not "cheap" lots. Nobody
need look at them with that idea. II you
want lot or LOTS nice enough to be worth
at least $500 apiece. see these. for you
can get them now for $1100.
8. R HENDERSON.
1857 W. Fourth st., or Herald ohice.
The herald., 1898-04-14
San Luis obispo Bituminoua Rock
Company-Stockholders' Meet
ing.

Notice is hereby given that the regular
annual meeting of the stockholders Of the
San Luis Obispo Bituminous Rock COM
pany, corporation, will be held at the
office of the company, room 1928, No. 253
South Broadway. Los Angeles, California,
on Wednesday, May 4, 1898. at o'clock p.
M. for the purpose Of electing board OF
directors for the ensuing year and trans
acting such other business as may be
brought before the meeting. BY order OF
the board Of directors. w. g. Hughes, Bee
retary.
The herald., 1898-04-14
LEGAL NOTICES
LE3AI NOTICES
San Luis obispo Bituminous Rock
Company-Notice Of Intended Re
moval Of Principal Place Of Busi-
ness.

To Whom 1t May Concern: Notice
is hereby given that the San Luis Obispo
Bituminous Rock company, corporation,
duly Incorporated under the laws Of the
state of California and having its principal
place Of business in the city of Los An
geles, county Of Los Angeles, state
of California, intends to change and
remove its principal place of business
from said city Of Los Angeles, county of
Los Angeles, state Of California, to the
city and county of San Francisco, state of
California. By order Of the board of d.
rectors. A. c. Bassett, president. w. G.
Hughes, secretary.
The herald., 1898-04-14
Bitten by a Dog

Alice Lester, the 15-year-old daughter of
Mr.. Lester, an employe of the Electric
Lighting company, was dangerously bitten
by a large dog at Highland Park Monday
morning. The dog is the property of Mr.
Stebbins. the cigar manufacturer The an
imal bit through the top of the child's nose,
one of the tusks going up through the cor
ner of the eye toward the brain. DR.. Yoa-
KUN, assisted by Drs. Yost and Fisher, at
tended the child. 1t was necessary to keep
her under the influence of chloroform for
two and one-quarter hours. She will be
disfgured for life.
The herald., 1898-04-14
Killed by a Stone

Coroner Campbell received information
last night of the death of the young son of
Prof. Bissen of Claremont college. The
child was playing in company with some
companions and one Of them threw stone
which struck the Bissen child on the head,
fracturing the skull and causing death
soon afterwards. An inquest will be held
today.
The herald., 1898-04-14
Accidental Death

Coroner Campbell held an inquest yester-
day morning on the remains of C. Cobbe.
the S-year-old child who was killed by :,
cave-in of earth on the Green tract on
Tuesday. A verdict of accidental death
was rende ereA
The herald., 1898-04-14
Death of Mrs, n, F, Clark

Mrs. F. H. Clark died suddenly last night
shortly after II o'clock at 920 South Olive
street. She was attacked with shortness
Of breath and before medical aid reached
her she had passed away. Mrs. Clark was
81 years of age and was well known in this
city. She was a native of Virginia, but
had resided in California for many years
past She leaves three children, Mrs.
Judge J. D. Bethune of Prescott, Ariz.
Mrs. w. J. Armstrong of Elkins, West vir-
ginia, and James G. Clark of New Orleans.
The remains will be sent to Winchester,
Va, as it was her wish to be buried in her
native state.
The herald., 1898-04-14

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to 500. 900. on inside gilt-edged income.
bearing property only. Inquire of r. @
STORY. room 303 Henne block. LA WeSt
Third ct.