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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-08-09

just outside the Office door. Jackson
was just turning west around the cor
ner, running away. Carter shot Jack
son in the side and he fell forward
dead
Garter came back hurriedly through
the office and back through the build
ing over the same route he had come
in. He jumped out the washroom door
and started to run across the field
Excitement at Barracks.
For just moment there was turmoil
about the barracks; the negroes were
dazed at the suddenness of the attack.
Men rushed about wildly and madly:
Quartermaster Sergeant Cooper ordered
those standing about to go in pursuit.
Privates Perry, Dangerfield and several
others started unarmed- a swarm of
negroes ran for the lower barracks to
get their guns. But the rack III which
they are kept was locked. In their
frenzy they had no time to hunt keys
or to wait until they arrived. Smash
ing the lock every man who had
reached the scene grabbed a gun and
then hunted for cartridges.
Each soldier is allowed to retain ten
cartridges for use on guard duty. and
these men ran to their hunks to get the
ammunition from their belts. Others
had the cartridges on them. They had
loved Jackson; they had hated, and
most of them feared, Carter. His great
crime had aroused a thirst for blood.
Their eyes glinted like those of wild
men as they rushed out, some coatless,
some hatlesS, some with no covering.
Pursuit of Carter.
But the men who had the Krag-Jor-
gensens with their steel-tipped bullets
and smokeless powder did not lose
sight of Carter for great length of
time. AS ne crossed the track of the
Salt Lake car line and came into the
open field 400 yards ahead of them they
fired a volley. Sergeant Browning had
led the pursuit. There were with him
Sergeants Bleadsoe. Kinney and Gross,
Sadler Lacey. Trumpeter Van Hook,
Corporals Carter, Henderson and Tay-
Tor, and Trooper Smith and probably
fifteen more.
The first shot which struck the flee
ing desperate was fired when he
reached the road which leads down to
the city from the fort. 1t is not known |
whose rifle had found him, but he was
seen to limp. He turned and fired. it is |
believed, at Sergeant Bleadsoe, but the |
bullet struck no one. Onward he flew, !
limping. but moving rapidly as the
bullets fell around him. The enraged |
troopers fired and loaded as they ran.
but they did not bring down the des-
perado.
Again at the old depot of the Utah
Central he turned upon the small army
hat was following him and gaining
He loaded and fired, but did no harm.
Across the field with stubble and holes
n his way he started again More shots
we're fired by the pursuers. and he fell,
'ut he did not stay down. He arose
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-08-09
SAN JUAN HERO SLAIN
and MURDER AVENGED
Two Fort Douglas Troopers Dead as Result of a
Terrible Tragedy.
Sergeant Jackson Shot Down BY Private
Troopers Shot the Murderer to Death.

There was a wild. fierce tragedy out
at Fort Douglas last evening between
) and 6 o'clock-the murder of the first
sergeant of troop c and the desperate
pursuit and killing OF the murderer
Twenty-Five enraged negroes, rifles in
hand and wild with rage at the death
of the most popular man in the troop,
followed in a swift chase of the muir
derer for two miles and poured seven
bullets into his body.
Private William H. Carter, the man
who killed desperate Jack Thomas at
the Duchesne strip. frenzied at the or
der of First Sergeant John jackson
that he be sent to the guard house. shot
the officer twice. He walked deliber-
ately to the room of the first sergeant
in barracks No. l and, raising his Krag-
Jorgensen rife, put a bullet through
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-08-09
BOYS TO. APPEAL
TO GOVERNMENT
Action to Be Taken Regard
ing Discharge Papers.
SOME SAY THAT THEY
WILL BURN THEIRS
: -<
Indignation Among the Utah Troops
On the Increase.
They Want Something to Show That
They Did Not Spend Their Time
In the Philippines in the Guard
neutrality-suspicious. Being Made
to Leave San Francisco for Home
On or About the 10Th Inst.-Sick
Boys Improving.
Especial to The Herald.)

San Francisco, Aug. S.-The Utah
men are looking forward to the 18th
of this month, but not one man in fifty
will take any pride in his discharge
papers, and a score of the boys have
openly declared that they will burn
theirs the first chance. The blank left
for the word honorable" will not be
filled in by the mastering officers,
and the batterymen will go home with
no more recommendation of character
than is given a San Quentin convict.
Something must be done about this. y,
said a well known officer today. We
may get up petition appealing to the
government. These boys did their best,
and that was pretty fair. too. They
are entitled to a paper which will show
that their time has not been spent in a
guard house.
The batteries are scheduled to leave
here on the 18th, but it may be day
or so later before everything is in read
mess. The examinatiOns-the most te-
dious part-are over, and routine work
is progressing.
The cold wave that strikes the Pre-
sidio early these evenings keeps roaring
fires in the tents. On this account sew
eraf of the boys have been affected with
colds. contracted by leaving the warm
tent for inequalities down town. Invi-
tations to theatres. concerts and dinners
pour into camp and the general opin-
ion among the men is that - Frisco is
all right
4 Reports from the hospital corps show
that patients troubled with itch or rash
on the feet are improving. John Be
men. p. j. Hall. d. r. Corey. Marshall
Quick and others who came on the hos
pital ship Relief are convalescing.
Every day the men anxiously await
the coming Of The Herald. News. adj
and all are devoured for
hours at q time
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at once and started onward in the di-
rection of the residence of George Y.
| Wallace.
People Panic-stricken.
The house was Immediately in the
line of fire of these terrible guns. which
kill at distance of 1000 yards. But the
wild troopers didn't think of the danger
of stray bullets. They had no time to
think of anything save their victim.
Persons living near Mr.. Wallace's resi-
dence were panic-stricken as the bull
let's whizZed about them and past their
homes. Little children and the women
cried in terror. Some of them ran into
the cellars to hide.
The residents of Popperton believed
for moment that the black troopers of
the fort had broken loose upon a ram
page.
How many shots had been fired is not
known, and probably viii never be
learned. But at this time none of them
had brought down the black desperate.
He few onward and within probably
400 yards of Mr.. Wallace's home disap-
peared from the crowd. He had gone
over the steep ridge of a small gully
and was for moment lost to sight
The troopers who had gained rapidly.
soon came up to the edge, Private Ad-
kins in the lead.
Brought to Bay.
Garter had got across the gulch."
said Adkins. and he was trying to
climb up the other side when | came
up. But he slipped back, seemingly
weak and exhausted. and he looked
around and saw US coming. Leaning
against the bank he aimed his gun at
me Just as l was about to raise mine
L laid down and he fired; the bullet
struck the ground near me: then took
a shot. The others came up. and there
were several shots fired. He was still
shooting. We saw that his left arm
was useless, and he held the gun on
his forearm as he leaned against the
wall. He stood his ground then; he
didn't try to run any farther
Henderson's Fatal Shot.
Corporal Henderson stepped up to
to edge of the bank just as some of the
boys had shot. He aimed and fired.
and Carriers head fell over. his body
sagged down and he slid to the ground,
with his gun across his legs. 1t must
have been Henderson's shot that did
the work. Two others fired when he
had fallen 10 the ground
Then the black men who had sought.
and Joined this bloody retrbutlon ran
across the gulch for $50 or 200 yards to
their victim. They were wild. excited
and fierce, but they declare that no one
shot Carter after they had reached
him. Most of them declare that he was
yet alive. which is hardly probable, for
Major Birmingham, the post physician,
who made the examination, declares
that Carriers neck was broken by Hen
derson's SHOT.
Crowds came from all directions. the
troopers who had been sent to go down
town and patrol the streets and YER
sons living about. Men hurried back
to the fort and the ambulance came
for the body. which was taken back to
the post hospital, to which the dead
sergeant had already been removed.
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at Manila will pursue in connection
with Aguinaldo'S communication is a.
matter of some conjecture among Off
cialS here. At the state department.
there is no disposition 10 limit the con-
suls in forwarding the appeal to their
respective governments. As q rule, it
is quite unusual for consulS holding
eXequateurs from a friendly govern
ment and having official relation with
it to carry on communication with an
insurrectionary leader. But it is appre-
ciated that in this case the cOnsuls are
the innocent victims Of Aguinaldo's
letter writing.
AS militarism is supreme in the Phil
ippines. any question arising as to the
course of the conSulS would be referred
to General Otis, but there is no intima-
ton here that he has been advised OF
the address or that he will have any
objections to its transmission by the
consuls. 1t is rather expected. however.
that the consuls will take occasion to
advise with the military authorities as
to the prOprieties of the situation be-
fore taking final action.
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cHINA's HOSTILE ATTITUDE.
Refuses to Allow Horses to Be Ship
ped to General Otis.

New York, Aug S.-A special to the
Herald from Washington says: Some
uneasiness prevails in military circles
relative to the attitude of China with
respect to the Filipinos, as the result OF
her refusal to permit the shipment OF
horses purchased by agents Of General
Otis to Manila, on the ground that they
are "contraband of war"
While the Pekin government has rot
formally recognized the belligreency OF
AguinaldO and mis- followers, her an
nOuncement that horses are contra
band" is regarded as dangerously near
such recognition. Officials Interpret he~
action TO mean that China holds that
this government. instead of being en-
gagged in the suppression O. an insur-
rection. is involved in "A war, and that
goods purchased by il in her empire for
the use of the American army is conse-
qUently contTaband
This government has taken no diplo-
matte notice of China's declaration that
horses are contraband. The United
States would vigorously protest against
recognition of the belligerenCy of the
FilipinOs. and for some time the au-
thcrities have been satisfied that there
was no danger of any foreign state
granting such recognition.
Reports received here have shown
the desperate efforts made by the Fill
pinos to secure recognition of Aguin-
aldo'S government, they having gone so
far as to refuse to permit the release of
Spanish prisoners. unless Spain first
recognized their belligerency.
Because of the great change which
would occur in the status of the Fill
pinos by recognition of their belliger-
ency by any nation. and the consequent
embarrassment to the United States.
this government is doing everything
possible TO prevent such. 1t is believed
these efforts will be successful. at least
until the result of the next campaign
is apparent. Should the dry season end
with the insurgents still in the field. the
difficulty of preventing foreign recog--
milton will be materially increased.
In some quarters there is a DISPOSE
ton TO believe that China has been
stirred up to her extraordinary action
by European interests. but she is re-
garded as altogether too friendly to the
United States to formally recognize the
FilipinOs.
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ROOT SAYS WAR MUST END.
General Otis Is to Be Sent $4,000
Men, and Maybe More.

Plattsburg, n. Y. Aug. S.-The war
in the Philippines is to be prosecuted
with a vigor that ought to result in
speedy cessation of hostilities. The
correspondent of the Associated Press
saw Secretary of War Root tonight in
the Office of the Hotel Champlain. just
after he had said goodbye TO the presi-
dent, and was preparing to take the
9:45 train for Washington. The Secre-
tary referred to his visit to Plattsburg
barracks this afternoon, where he wit
messed a regimental drill of the Twenty
sixth regiment under command of Colo
mel Rice. This regiment has been re-
cruited and organized in a little over
four weeks, and they drilled like old
veterans.
THE progress which the officers and
men of the Twenty sixth regiment have
made in drilling in so short a time is
simply marvellous" said Mr.. Root. 1T
shows the wonderful power of the Unit
ed States when ten regiments of vOlun-
teers can be recruited. organized. drilled
and equipped for active service in the
field in so short a time
will the war in the Philippines o.
prosecuted vigorously from now ons'
asked the correspondent.
Mr.. Root turned on his heel a-I re
piled, Yes sir the war in the Phiii5-
with all possible energy. The men. al
the arms and all the supplies necessary
to end the trouble in the islands will be
furnished at the earliest possible mo-
ment."
How large a force will be at the dis
posal of the commanding general
there" was asked
There will be $4,000 men there ready
for active service at the close of the
rainy season. about the last of October,
and more will be sent there, if neces-
sary''
AS 10 the rumor published in some of
the papers that President Mckinley and
he were not agreeable upon the policy
to be pursued in the Philippines, Mr.
Root said:
''Of course. that is all nonsense.
When asked whether General Otis
would be reliever of the command OF
the American forces in the Philippines.
Mr. Root replied that he had nothing
to say on that point at this time.
1t would be impossible for anyone 10
be more emphatic or determined than
Secretary Root is in his avowed policy
of ending the trouble In the Philip
pines. He seldom talks for publication,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-08-09
HOSPITALITY IN JAPAN.
Yokohama Will Entertain Troops On
Their Way Home.

Yokohama. July IS Cvia Victoria. B. c.
Aug. S)-Yokohama has been rejoicing of
late in the visits of returning American
soldiers and their countrymen. here have
every reason to he proud of the conduct
and Daring of the regiments which have
landed Last week the government trans
ports brought the Nebraskas. Utahs and
Pennsylvania. Nearly $500 men for two
days thronged the streets, and yet during
the entire time there was hot single ar
rest for drunkenness, nor the slightest
occasion for police interference on any
score.
The boys were supremely happy, not
only in their new-found paradise; but.
most of all, in the fact that it is on their
way home. Their tall forms attracted
universal attention. while their thin faces.
accentuating the Yankee type bore wit
ness to the terrible hardships they had
undergone, and ELECTED universal sympa-
thy.
The coming of the first fleet of trans
ports was unexpected. and for it the Am
erican community was unprepared. But
now the women have organized to give
all the boys who land here a foretaste of
the reception which awaits Ihm at home.
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from Caloocan to Malolos and to San
Fernandez

from Caloocan to Malolos and TO San
Fernando.
Even Sergeant Johnson has fallen I'M
der the general fascination for Sartorial
bedeckment. To see johnson now, with
linen bestarched no one would know
what a really wonderful warrior he
is. Several achieved large assortments
of glory. but none of them reached the
height Of Johnson. For he is the man
who disobeyed the order of a brigadier
general on the firing line. and came
out of it with his life and an unim-
paired salary.
johnson was in charge of one of the
80 inchers during a brush with some
natives beyond Malolos. General Hale
who was watching the effect of the
screeching shells. ordered Johnson to
hand a shell into a bamboo hut which
he indicated. Now, it is probable he
would have thrown away his chances
for Immortality and obeyed the order
had he not suddenly observed a large
body of Tagalos firing with great vigor
from behind pile of logs.
The temptation and the target were
irresistible to Johnson. He had the gu
thrown round. and almost instantly a
schrapnel struck the logs, and flying
timber and Tagalos filled the air for
yards around. General Hale was still
looking at the house he had mentioned.
and when he saw Johnson had ignored
his order he was haughtily and direful-
ly indignant.
What do you mean. sir. by disobey-
ing my orders?' Numbered the general.
Before Johnson could reply the captain
came to his rescue. "Of course, / don't
approve of his disobeying your order"
said the captain. But say, general. it
was h of a good shot, wasn't it?"
The Oregons will be mustered out to-
and that will, delay the pay
wagon in its visit to Utah until the fol-
lowing day. The paymaster has now
given forth the definite announcement
that he will come forward with his
treasure on Tuesday at IL o'clock
Ray Pratt, formerly of Salt Lake. and
his newly welded bride were visitors
at the camp yesterday. Mr.. Pratt has
become a great exponent of matrimony,
and thinks that anyone who does not
move to San Francisco and get married
shows a pathetic lack of judgment
Miley Pratt is also a frequent visitor
at the Utah tents. Earl Cummings and
his sister. Ardelle. who are studying
art here, We're likewise among the Wis
TORS on the tall battery street yester-
lay.
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JACKSoN'S RECORD.
Won Medal of Honor For Bravery at
San Juan

Jackson was Sc years of age. He was
born in Culpepper Court House, Va,
where his mother and family now re-
side. He has a married sister in New
York.
He has been a member of troops c
and L, Ninth cavalry, for sixteen years.
These two troops have, since his en-
Hstment, been consolidated. He has
been given a medal of honor and
certificate of merit for bravery in the
battle of San Juan. He has been first
sergeant of the troop since April, 1895.
During the Indian fight at Pine Ridge
in 1S90-91 the troop was with the Sew
enth cavalry. and there Jackson was
cOmplimented for gallant and meritor-
ious conduct.
jackson was the best soldier that l
have ever seen" said Lieutenant White.
Carter was born in Mississippi TWEEN
ty-seven years ago. In 1895 he enlisted
in the troop from Ohio. He has always
been known as desperate, irresponsi-
BILE character.
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Patents and Postoffices.

Especial to The Herald.)
Washington. d. c., Aug. S.-Patents
were issued today as follows:
Utah--Albert NJ. Pendleton, Salt Lake
City. bride bit.
Idaho-DanieI B. Levan, Caldwell,
barrel tongues
Wyoming-Thomas p. Savers, Cam
bria. adjustable ratchet wrench.
The postmaster at GenesSee has been
authorized to move the postOffice to the
Genesee Exchange bank building, at an
annual rental of $144.
A postoffice has been established at
Meadow, Laramie county. Wyo., with
Anna S. Carey as postmaster.
Allen A Holcombe of Cheyenne.
Wyo., has been appointed an assistant
meat inspector in the agricultural de-
partment. at 81. 200 per annum.
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oREGoNIANs GO HOME.
Were Escorted to the Ferry By the
Utah ARTILLERY.

San Francisco. Aug. s-The Second Ore
gon regiment broke camp today al the
Preside and this afternoon marched to
the ferry with the band of the Nebraska.
regiment and the Utah artillery acting as
escort.
The train left for home tonight. The
regiment leaves very few ill behind it. The
only one who is seriously i'll is Hotchkiss
of company G.. who has consumption. The
Nebraska and Pennsylvania soldiers re-
ceived their pay for the month of June
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JACKSoN's FUNERAL.
Colored Masons Will Take Part In
Services.

The colored Masons met conformity
last evening and decided to participate
in the burial of Sergeant Jackson, who
was a Mason in good standing. A car
will be chartered, leaving Second
South and Main at 1870 O'Clock for
Fort Douglas, where the Masonic rites
will be performed in addition to the
military burial. w. W. Taylor will Of
ficiate. Friends will be at liberty to
accompany the Masons to the post.
Jackson will be buried with full mill
tary honors at the post cemetery. Last
night it had not been decided at just
what hour the funeral will be held. but
Lieutenant White will settle the matter
this morning.
Garter win be buried during the day,
but without military honors. Arrange
ments for his funeral are not COM
plete.
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JackSon's right arm. Then following
the sergeant, he reloaded. and as his
victim was rounding the corner of the
barra cks in his attempt to escape. he
sent a bullet through Jaekson's heart.
Pursuit of Murderer.
Then came the more terrible part OF
the ARRAY. The murderer ran back
through the barracks and out into the
field northwest of the fort. Quarter
master Sergeant Cooper ordered the
men outlin pursuit of HIM But these
negroes needed no orders. Already sew
eral men had. unarned, started after.
him. Others in their quick and de5er4
mined desire to kill the murderer, had
rushed for their guns. They loved
Jackson as a man and as a soldier To
them revenge was the one thought that
Possessed them.
Breaking open the gun case in bar
racks No. >, fifteen or twenty rifles-the
exact number is unknOWn-and ammu-
milton were found. These black men
who stormed San Juan hill, who earned
marks of credit for courage and Valor
all through the Santiago campaign.
needed TO instructions They rushed
onward after the desperate who had
shot down the On-commissioned Of
ficer who led them up EI Caney's
sheights. He had 400 yards the start.
but they fired and continued to fire
Sore of them used seven. eight and
nine cartridges. There must have been
fifty shots fired in all.
AS Carter ran he turned and fired.
Twice did he stop and shoot at his pur-
suers, and then ne turned again and
ran. With 4 bullet clear through his
left foot he went onward. When he
made his final stand in a gully just
back of George Y. Wallace'S house.
near the western line Of the reservation.
re turned again on his pursuers and
they kept on shooting at him.
Killed By Henderson.
Finally Corporal Henderson known
as one of the crack shots of the army.
put a bullet through his neck at dis
tance of 200 yards.
Retribuuon had come. Carter
dropped dead against the wall where
he had faced these twenty or twenty
five enraged men. When his body was
found he had been shot seven times,
three of the wounds having been fatal
He was game and brave. He didn't
finch. He may have been a despes.-
ado. but he showed nerve that is rare
ly seen.
There were deep mutterings among
the 100 colored troopers at Fort Doug
las last night. Had Carter not been
killed there would have been no sleep
a the fort For Jackson was a man
whom every soldier there admired and
obeyed-eXcept Carter. He was a des-
perate. irresponsible character.
He didn't seem to have any regard
for orders said Lieutenant White
commander of the post. I'VE knew
that he was unsafe and we had to
watch him. He was absolutely fear
less. rough and desperate. AT Fort
Duchesne he killed Jack Thomas, one
of the boldest outlaws of the border
Shooting of Thomas.
Carter was the lover of a white girl.
Sadie Alfred, who is said to have been !