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The herald., 1898-11-19
DODGED THE DEBTS
A British Captain Defies the Process
of Court

QUEENSTOWN, Nov. l8.-Something in
the nature OF a sensation has been caused
here by the extraordinary conduct of Cap.
tain johnson, commander of the British
steamer Briarden, which arrived here on
October 2lst from New York, extensively
damaged by severe weather, during which
she was almost submerged for ten days.
Since that time the Briarden has been re.
pairing Tor a passage west. The Briardep
was arrested this morning by marshal OF
She admiralty court for debt, and a bailiff
was placed on board of her. The captain
determined to defy the court and started
for Delaware Breakwater But the pilot
who was on board refused to navigate the
ship out of the harbor, with the result that
the captain attempted to do so and ground
ed the Briarden off Hall Bow light. Two
hours later she was hoated off
In the meantime the admiralty court Of
fcials communicated with the admiral in
charge of this station and the latter sent
steam pinnace to intercept the Briarden.
The pinnace met the Briarden as the latter
was passing out of Queenstown harbor AT
full speed and ordered her to stop. The
captain OF the steamer paid no attention to
the summons, but continued on his wav to
sea as fast as the engines of the Brjarden
could drive her, with the little pinnace fol-
lowing in pursuit. The chase was watched
by excited crowds ashore. Off Spike island
the Brarden had completely out -distanced
the pinnace and the latter gave I'D the DUR.
suit.
The herald., 1898-11-19
SAN FRANCISCO RACES
Commissions Taken by Black & Co.
Ingleside Race Entries

Black & Co. 143 South Broadway. will re-.
ceive entries and take commissions on the
lngleside races, held under the auspices of
the Pacific Coast Jockey club
Entries Will be posted daily and complete
service by wire. following are the entries
for today:
First race. five furlongs, seling-Rio
Chico 105, Sam McKeever 1OS, Stamin JOS.
Obs.dian l09, Lime Water, 109, Almoner 10.
Headwater III.
Second race. seven furlongs. maidens,
purse-Yorrick lN, InveraryII liz. F'iou 112
Pongo 1l2, Durwad Ia. Sokombeo ia
Third race, one mile. spec!al-Rosinante
102. Morellito 105, imp. Mistral II los, 'Ostler
Joe ia.
Fourth race, the San Francisco stakes.
six furlongs-Elizabe beth r. 103 Reina de
Cuba 10, Jingle Jingle 40. Midlove 1l5, Miss
Marion 1l5 (Miss Marion doubtful starter).
Fifth race. steeplechase, short course
San Carlos l25, Filou l29. Tortoni 154, Hunts
man 159, Reno 16i, Rossmore 1874
Sixth race, five furlongs, selling-Alumi-
mum 92. Flora Hawk 49, First Call 95. Nfoco-
rito 1o2. Little Alarm l02 Mainstay 1o3
Amasa 105 Juanita 107, Churea 1O9.
Weather clear; track fast
The herald., 1898-11-19
LOS ANGELES SATURDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER

goods on our own grounds rather than to go
across the ocean and meet them in competi-
tion. The commission held its usual session,
beginning at II o'clock today. The joint
session was brief, and the commission ad-
journed until Tuesday at II a. IN. The two
sides held separate sessions during the at
ternoon, and most of the time until Tuesday
will be given to these separate meetings.
The sole subject considered today was
reciprocity. 1t is understood that the item
Of live animals is receiving special attention,
the traffic in horses, cattle and other live
animals being considerable across the border
The prospect of an early settlement OF the
Bering sea question was improved by the
receipt of word that the two officials who
have been making an appraisal of the value
of the Canadian sailing fleet have completed
their labors, and are now on their way to
Washington
The herald., 1898-11-19
A Heavy Embezzlement

OMAHA, Neb., Nov. lS-Fred Bechel,
who for eighteen years was chief auditor of
the Pacific Express Company has been
placed on trial for embezzling the funds of
that company. Erastus Young, auditor Of
the Union Pacific Railroad, who succeeded
Bechel long enough to make an investiga-
ton which he alleges developed that about
$50, 900 of the company had been squand-
cred, furnishes the evidence for the prosecu-
ton.
clerks under Bechel He testified to forg-
ing balances frequently, one time adding
500 900 to make the books balance. He said
he did this under instructions. from the as
sistant auditor and understood this money
was used for legislative purposes at Lin
coin. These irregularities had been going
on for ten years, he said.
The case will continue week.
The herald., 1898-11-19
PORTO RICO REPORTS
LEAD THE CABINET TO MAKE
INQUIRIES
SPANIARDS AT cIENFUEGoS
Incline the Authorities to Hunt for
Some Other Place to Begin Cuban
Occupation
Associated Press Special Wire

WASHINGTON, Nov. lS-The Cabinet
session today was devoted to a large extent
to the consideration of complaints that have
reached the War Department alleging that
a state of practical anarchy prevails in Porto
Rico.
These complaints asserted that the law
less elements are committing depredations
of the gravest character, and that the Sc
robustness of the situation is increased by
the fact that United States troops likewise
have been guilty of gross misconduct. Sec
retary Alger, at the instance of the Presi-
dent, cabled General Brooke, inquiring as
to the accuracy of the complaints.
The most serious allegations are against
brigands and lawess clements in the smaller
towns away from the coast. 1t is said that
taking advantage of the unsettled state Of
the country, due to the transfer of the gov
ernment from Spain to the United States,
bands of men have organized for robbery
and rapine, burning houses and plantations
and levying tribute upon the people wher-
ever possible. In one case, it is said, they
made raid on town of about 1000 inhab
itants l5 miles from the nearest troops, and
burned and destroyed property to consid
cradle value.
Gen. Brooke at San Juan has been in
structed to use the full strength OF the mill
tary forces at his command for the suppress
sion of rioting and the restoration of peace
and order in the land.
During the meeting it was learned that
long dispatch from the American peace com
missoners at Paris was in process of trans
lation at the state department. 1t is gath
cred from the few paragraphs so far de-
ciphered that the dispatch relates entirely
to the presentation of the Spanish case made
on Wednesday last, and contains neither
new nor sensational facts.
The question of opening port on the west
or southwest coast of Cuba was also under
discussion. 1t appears from information Just
received that there are approximately 10000
Spanish troops near Cenfuegos, which it
was intended TO occupy first, and this fact
may necessitate the selection of another
port 1t is said that the plantations in the
island are in great need of supplies and
machinery with which to make the present
sugar crop. The plantations in many parts
of the island have been completely devas-
tated and the machinery broken up, and
unless new supply can be had, the crop in
a measure will be lost. The presence of the
Spanish troops at Cienfuegos has compli-
Gated matters, and the government is now
undecided as to what other port should be
selected Ciefuegos was regarded as par
ticularly desirable port. as from it large
part of the island could be reach by rail- The
Spaniards, it seems, are disposed to evacu
ate Havana earlier than was expected, but
it is said to be probable that Cienfuegos will
Be one of the last of the large towns they
inetnd to evacuate. The government is now
in communication with our evacuation COM
mssioners at Havana. and other ports than
Cienfuegos are likely to be decided upon
within very short time.
The herald., 1898-11-19
THE PANA TROUBLES
Union Strikers and Negro Miners Still
Shootiup

PANA, ILL.,, Nov. lS.-Desultory firing in
every section of the city continued through
out the night The terrorized residents
huddled in groups which were guarded by
heads of families. heavily armed Quite a
number of families left the city and spent
the night in the country with friends.
G. II. Heath, an exrailroad man, whose
home is in Flatham, the negro district, was
fired upon by the blacks and himself and
family were driven to shelter in the coun.
try. The blacks claimed shots were fired
at their homes from Heath's yard a state
ment which he denies. A number of Troop
B were kept on the alert all night but ac-
complished little. Colored union miners
reported to the police that white man
had been killed in the Flatham district.
Officers Smith and Lee, accompanied by the
met by Captain Butler, the militia com
mander, who told the officers it was unsafe
for them to enter the Flatham district.
Captain Butler refused to send guard to
accompany the officers. In the Springside
district last night, Ed Jones, a white non
union miner, is reported TO have been shot
IN the back and dangerously wounded A
report reached the city today that IS ne
groes with Wnchesters had lined I'D in
Springside to clean out the whites of that
section. Captain Butler at once dispatched
troops to the scene.
The town has been kept in a state of ter
ror all evening by encounters between ne.
groes and striking miners. Both are heavily
armed and used their ammunition freely.
About o'clock Deputy Sheriff Watts, who
was returning from the Springside mine,
where he had been on duty, was shot from
ambush. The bullet took effect in his right
arm, which had to be amputated. Numbers
OF residences have been pierced by bullets,
and those who are able to do so have sent
their families to the country. The prin-
cipal streets are patroled by soldiers.
The herald., 1898-11-19
OHIO CONVICTS
Kill a Guard but They Fail to Get
AWAY

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. lS-As result
OF desperate attempt made by two CON
victs to escape from the penitentiary about
9 o'clock this morning, Guard Charles D.
Lauterbach of Mount Vernon was shot and
killed, while convicts O'Nein and Atkinson
received injuries of a serious nature. and
both are now in the prison hospital. BY
some means convicts O'Neil and Atkinson,
who are serving fifteen years for robbery,
obtained a revolver. One covered his face
with handkerchief and went into the
broom shop, where he held up Guard Lime
and took his revolver lie then returned TO
the hoe shop, where the other man Joined
him, and they opened fire upon Guard
Lauterbach, who was in charge of that de-
partment. The guard was shot three times
and almost instantly killed. The sound Of
lhe shooting reached the other officials in
The herald., 1898-11-19
WAR COMMISSIONERS
EXAMINING WITNESSES AT NEW
YORK
LACK OF SUPPLIES IN CUBA
Showed That Some One Was Dread
fully at Fault, but the Witnesses
Avoid. Giving Names
Associated Press Special Wire,

Associated Press Speclal Wlrei
NEW YORK, Nov. lS--The War Inves.
tigation Commission met here today. All
the members were present except Colonel
DENLY and Major Miles, Dr. Charles ).
Greenleaf, chief surgeon of the troops IN
the field on General Miles staff, said that
in some respects Camp Alger was good
camp for small body of men, but there
We're many drawbacks The water supply
was poor ard the country was known to
be highly malarious.
There was deficiency of privates in the
hospital corps, and of medical officers, and
at times medical supplies. The best inter
ests of the sick, DR.. Greenleaf said, were
not seriously imperilled, but the efforts OF
the physicians were generally embarrassed
At the afternoon session, taking up the
question of the lack of tents, surgeon and
medical supplies in Cuba, DR.. Conner asked
Dr. Greenleaf how the medical supplies
were delayed at Siboney. DIR. Greenleal
said he did not know. -.
"Who finally unloaded these supplies
asked DR.. Conner.
4 did | captured six pontoons and took
the law into my own hands,
"You unloaded in thirty-six hours sup
plies that had been lying in the harbor two
weeks? Why did not DR.. Pope, chief sur
geon of General Skaters corps, land them
within those two weeks!'
II suppose he was at the front attending to
the wounded
did DR.. Pope take charge of one wounded
man,
Il cannot say" replied DIR. Greenleaf. II
am sure that Dr. Pope did the best he could.
l had full authority from General Miles to
do what | thought best"
In reply to a question. DR.. Greenleaf said
he supposed DIR. Pope had authority from
General Shafter sufficient to enable him to
unload the supplies at Siboney as he Green
leaf, had done.
There is no doubt" said DR.. Conner,
''that somebody was dreadfuly at fault
Cannot YOU help us to find out who it was?'
DIR. Greenleaf said he could not.
In reply to another question, DIR. Green
leaf said that it was usual in time OF war
to anticipate the wants of wounded men
and to expect that there would be wounded.
He could not tell if all proper arrangements
had been made in Cuba, but he knew that
the stores had not been landed. He declared
positively that he found no evidence of any
neglect or incompetency on the part of any
man or officer. Requested as to the condi-
tion of affairs on the transports, Dr. Green
leaf said he did not personally inspect the
transports at Cuba, but those leaving Porto
Rico under his personal direction were
well equipped in all respects.
The herald., 1898-11-19
A GOOD PLACE TO BUY A PIANO.
TELEGRAPH NEWS INDEX

Of the torpedo boats intended to
show a speed Of thirty knots one has
made three trials but failed to fulfill
the requirements; another attempt
will be made on Tuesday.
American imports Of gold for the
past eight months the largest in the
history of the nation.
The commissions scheme of govern
ment for Hawaii much more liberal
than has generally been supposed, and
will be an advance in the present or
ganization of territories.
The Anglo-American commission
ers hope to settle the various Canadian
questions by Christmas; reciprocity
and fisheries prove the two stubborn
subjects.
Count Thun of Austria reaches Van
couver by way of the Trans-Siberian
railway, which runs over a desolate
waste having horrible climate and
gold mines of great extentof richness.
The cabinet led to make inquiry Of
reports of anarchy prevailing in Porto
Rico; there are too many Spanish SOL
diers at Cienfuegos to make that a
good place to begin the occupation Of
Cuba.
An ultimatum will be given Spain
today and an answer requireSon Mon
day or Tuesday; news from Dewey in
chnes the United States to take prompt
action.
Jessie T. Gates Of the Second United
States artillery the first pensioner OF
the Spanish Am erican war; two thou
sand other claims on file.
War inquiry commissioners at
work in New York; lack Of supplies in
Cuba asserted but no names are given
Of the responsible parties.
The herald., 1898-11-19
SHIPS DEWEY SUNK
Will Also Be Raised Under Dewey's
Directions

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1S.-The United
States navy will soon possess more than a
sprinkling OF foreign built warships. Ad-
miral Dewey has informed the navy depart
ment that he has contracted with Hong
kong firm of wrecllers to raise three of the
Spanish war vessels sunk in the battle OF
Manila last Mayday. The cost OF raising
the ships and putting them in thorough re-
pair will be 100000. The vessels to be
raised are gunboats OF large type and in the
opinion of Chief Constructor Hichborn they
will be the very best kind of craft for the
protection of United States interests among
the Philippines and along the Atlantic coast.
They are the sister ships Isla de Cuba and
Isla de Luzon and the Don Juan de Austria.
The herald., 1898-11-19
A Wild West Defense

PRESCOTT, Ariz., Nov. 1S.-In a murder
case today In the district court, a defend
ant named Charles Rose would not employ
counsel nor permit the court to give him
one. He defended himself and the jury
brought In verdict of life Imprisonment.
Rose had S12. 600 in the bank. He murdered
two Mexicans in cold blood some months
ago for stealing two burros, and his only
argument before the jury was that the
value of the burros to him was greater
than the lives of the Mexicans to them
The jury stood four for murder, four for
manslaughter and four for acQuittal
finally agreeing on life Imprisonment.
Rose now asks for a new trial.
The herald., 1898-11-19
A Havana Hold-Up

HAVANA, Nov. II. via Key West. Fla,
Nov. ls.-At midnight last night car on
the line running from this city to Jesus Del
Monte, a suburb, was held UP by gang of
robbers, close to the Christina station.
Every passenger in the car was forced to
throw up his hands and the thieves then
took their valuables.
The place where the robbery took place
was a dark and deserted spot and we'll
chosen for the crime, as no police were on
duty there,
The herald., 1898-11-19
A Great Copper Strike

SPOKANE, Wash, Nov. ia special to
the Spokesman-Review from Greenwood
B. c., says: Miners in the Knob Hill mine
have cross-cut the big ledge and demon
strated that the great ore body Is 134 feet
wide. The ore will average $40 per ton,
chiefly in copper. Mining men say 1t VIII
be the greatest copper mine In the world
The controlling interest is held in Eastern
Cansda. S. Fl. Miner of the CRANKY Rub
ber company is president and chief stock
holder; Jay Graves is managing director
The mine is on the Columbia and Western
extension of the Canadian Pacific, and Will
soon have transportation facilities.
The herald., 1898-11-19

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. lS.-Resting
quietly under the influence of opiates at the
Receiving Hospital is Dewie Heitheir the
girl who attempted to commit suicide, be-
cause George Alexandei'o OF Oakland had cast
her OIL after having pretended to love her.
Today the mother of the girl was admitted
to the hospital ward to see her erring daugh-
ter but the only recognition she received
from the half conscious daughter was a faint
smile induced by the mothers kiss, after
which the patient again sank into stupor.
1t is not likely that Dewie Hether will
be Immediately removed from the Receiving
Hospital. Her condition is considered pre-,
carious, but the surgeons have deemed it
The herald., 1898-11-19
CUBAN CITIZENS
Want No Negroes From the United
States

NEW YORK, Nov lS.-A dispatch to
the Herald from Havana says:
The news from Topeka that John l.:
Veny. a Baptist clergyman is about to send
to Santiago thirty negro families as a
nucleus for large negro colony, has caused
an exceedingly bad impression among the
Cubans. who are anxious that only white
immigrants shall come to Cuba. The more
rabid predict a race war should many ne
groes come from the United States. a
strange feature is that the Cuban negroes
are even more bitter than the whites in
denouncing the movement.
The Cuban army will receive one years
pay on December 10. Notes for the balance
due will be issued and the troops will then
be disbanded This informa tion comes from
an officer of General Garcia's personal staff,
on whose word implicit confidence may be
placed From what source the money will
come cannot be learned, hut that the United
States has guaranteed the loan is almost
certain.
The herald., 1898-11-19
Fair Estate LITIGATION

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 49, = In Judge
Belcher's department of the superior court
today, Mrs. Nettie r. Craven petitioned
for a family allowance from the estate OF
the late James G. Fair. She claims to be
his surviving widow, on the strength of an
alleged marriage contract, and asks for
$500 n month, to take effect from the date
of Mr. Fairs DEATH December 28. 1894.
Judge Becher said he preferred to leave
the preliminary motions to be heard by
Judge Trout, In whose department Of the
superior court the Fair estate litigation
is pending. AS Judge Trout is absent from
the city and will not return before next
Monday, definite action in regard to the
matter was postponed until that time.
The herald., 1898-11-19

hope, however, to bring the patient out Of
danger.
George Alexander regrets in measure his
declarations concerning Miss Heithier and
denies that he intended to accuse her of i'm
moral conduct. His charges against her
have been denied by all who knew her. From
Sonora and San Jose come indignant contra
dictlons Of AleXander's statements, but the
best and strongest refutation of his unkind
charges is found in the letters which he
wrote to the girl and which she treasured
in her trunk. 1t appears that he was the
impatient and jealous lover; he made the
appointments and chafed because he saw
her too seldom.
The herald., 1898-11-19
THE FIRST PENSION
One Granted and Two Thousand More
on File

WASHINGTON, Nov. lS.-Commisson-
er Evans of the pension office notified Sec
retary Alger today that Jesse T. Gates of
the Second United States artillery, who lost
part of his upper lip in the West Indian
campaign, has been awarded the first pen
sion on account of the Spanish war.
Claims on account of the Spanish war are
now coming in rapidly. The total on file up
to date is l947 for war service and lis for
naval service, exclusive of the claims of the
battleship Maine victims.
The herald., 1898-11-19
LindleY Smith Dead

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. lS.-Lindley
Smith, who was prominent in Philadelphia
financial circles pricr to 1873, in which year
he retired from active business, died today,
aged SO years. He was active during the
war in promoting the financial interests of
the government, and when Grant was elect
ed president the first time he offered Mr..
Smith the secretaryship of the treasury, but
the offer was declined
The herald., 1898-11-19
At WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, Nov. lS.-The track at
Bennings was a sea- of mud and water today.
Detectives today served warrants upon the
jockey club officials for alleged violations
of the gambling laws. but no arrests were
made. the officials simply being notified to
appear in court tomorrow, when the case
is to be heard. Results:
One mile-Julius Caesar won, Nearest
second, Niger Baby third time. l:47.
Five furlongs-Passe Partout. 100 to l.,
won. Anita second, Sheik third; time,
l:04 2-5.
Seven furlong-Hardie c. won. Duchess
Annette second, St. Samuel third; time.
1884
Six furlongs-Dr. Parker won, Boney
Boy second. Claroba third; time, l:l7%
One mile and 100 yards-Peat won. Sen.
sational second, Banquo third; time, LAO.
The herald., 1898-11-19
Santa Catalina Island
EitzAerald's Music House

friendship between American and Brazil
ian officers was shown last night, when
banquet was given to the latter on the
u. S. S. Oregon The officers of the Ore
gon and Iowa were assisted in entertaining
by the American minister Charles Page
Bryan. Prominent members OF the diplo-
matte corps were present. References to
the American naval victories during the
recent war brought forth much enthusiasm
The American officers paid a formal visit
to the new president, Senior Sales.
The herald., 1898-11-19
Killed in a Runaway

JAMESTOWN, Nov. 1S-Mrs. James Nc
Cormick, mother of Supervisor J. M. Pho
Ian, an old and respected resident of South
ern Tuolumne, met death in a runaway
accident near Groveland today. The horse
which was attached to cart in which she
was riding became frightened and ran
down steep grade, throwing her out of
the vehicle. She was picked up uncon-
sciOus, and died an hour afterWard.
The herald., 1898-11-19
BRAVE BOYS ARE THEY
Who Dare to Stand Up for Secretary
Alger

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Nov. ls.-The
American Republican College league closed
its seventh annual session this afternoon.
A resolution was adopted upholding Secre
tary Alger, who is strong friend of the
league, and roundly denouncing his Evil
lanous slanderers,' also praising President
Mckinley, indorsing "that gallant soldier,
brilliant statesman and champion of clean
and popular government, the type of Amer
lean patriotism, Theodore Roosevelt" and
demanding safe currency reform legislation
and student suffrage.
The herald., 1898-11-19
At Nashville

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Nov lS-Weather
cloudy; track slow. Results:
Six furlongs-Laurette d. won. True
Light second, Manzanilla third: time, lis.
Five furlongs-Pell Nell ii won, Pauline
j. second, Price Plausible third; time,
l:051s.
Seven furlongs-Guide Book won, Hair
pin second, Mitt Boykin third; time, l:321s
Five furlongs-Glasnevin won, Weller
second, Ocie Brooks third; time. l:O5i
One mile-Leo Lake won Demosthenes
second, Uncle Abe third; time, LAS.
The herald., 1898-11-19
BRYAN Still Weak

LINCOLN, Neb., Nov. l8.-Col. w. J.
Bryan's health does not mend as rapidly as
he expected, and today, on the recommends
tion of his physician, he was granted an ad-
ditional ten days leave of absence, which
permits him to remain in Lincoln until De
cember 4th. Col Bryan complains of lack
of strength and vigor.