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Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1899-05-11
GEN. MILES BLAMED
Commission Finds the Beet
Was Not Embalmed.
SECRETARY ALGER CLEARED
General Fagan Censured for Excessive
Purchase of Untried Rations-
Meat Packers Exonerated.

Washington, May o. BY direction
of the president, Who approves the find-
ings, Acting Secretary of War Meikle-
john today made public the report and
findings of the military court appointed
to investigate the charges made by Ma
jor-General Miles, commanding the
army, that the beef supplied to the
army during the war with Spain was
unfit for the use of the troops. The
most important features of the report
are:
The finding that the generals find
ings that the refrigerated beef was
treated with chemicals were not estab-
lished; that his allegations concerning
the canned fresh or canned roast beef
were sustained as to its unsuitability
for food as used on the transports and
as a long-continued field ration; cen.
sure of General Miles for "error" in
failing to promptly notify the secretary
of war when he first formed the opin-
ion that the food was unfit; censure OF
the eommissaIv-g general (then General
Eagan) for the too-extensiye purchase
of the canned beef as an untried ration;
censure of Colonel Maus, Of General
Miles staff; the finding that the pack
ers were not at fault. and that the
meats supplied to the army were Of the
same quality as those supplied TO the
trade generally. and the recommenda-
tion that no further proceedings will be
taken in the premises.
The conclusion of the court adverse
to further proceedings based upon the
charges is as follows:
at has been developed in the course
of the inquiry, as reclted in this report,
that in some instances some individu-
ais failed to perform the full measure
OF duty or to observe the proprieties
which dignified military laws COM
mand; but the court is OF the opinion
that the mere statement Of official facts
developed meets the end of discipline,
and that the interests OF the service
will be best subserved il further pro-
ceedings be not taken."
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1899-05-11
UNION MEN BARRED.
May Not Be Employed In Csur AIene
Under Martial Law.

Spokane. May 9.-The miners of
Shoshone county, Idaho, that proposed
to operate during the reign of martial
law may do so only on condition that
they do not employ members of the
Occur d'Alene Miners Union. This
is the martial law as LAID down by
General Merriam and Attorney Gen.
eral Hayes, OF Idaho. At meeting of
the mineowners in this city this morn
ing, Mr.. Hayes presented this man
date. The owners uheerfully promised
to obey.
We're going to clean up the Occur
d'Alenes," said Attorney General
Hayes prior to his departure for Boise.
81 have seen some of the mineowners
today and they have been informed by
the proper authorities that they cannot
employ anyone connected with crim-
inal organization i'll the county. The
miners unions in Shoshone county
contain many desperadoes and crimin-
ais who have under the prot ection of
the unions peIpetIated crimes and out
RACES. Twice has it been necessary
because of these men and their oTgani-
cations to put the country under mar
tial law. We want to put stop to
that sort OF thing.'
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1899-05-11
NEGRo'S BIG FIND.
He Digs Up Bonds That Had Been BU
led and the Source of Much Trouble

He Digs Up Bonds That Had Been Bur-
led and the Source of Much Trouble.
Cincinnati, May 8.-Buried treasure
in the shape Of IL 81, 900 bonds, bear
ing unclipped coupons which add sew
eral thousand dollars TO their value,
were found by Thomas Lawson. a negro
laborer, while digging in the cellar OF
a downtown department store on Sixth
street. The ground was formerly the
property of Britting Bros. piano man.
ufacturers. In the tin box was found
paper on which was written:
These bonds belong TO Julius and
Martin Britting, and are the result of
years OF industry and saving.''
This discovery solves mystery
which had been source of angry con-
tention among the heirs Of Julius
Britting, whose sisters brought suit
against Martin Britting, brother,
charging him with having concealed
the bonds. Martin denied everything,
but notwithstanding his denial a
judgment was rendered against him in
favor OF the estate of Julius for about
$4,000. The money was collected and
the estate distributed and settled. The
negro claims the bonds as treasure
truye,
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1899-05-11
OPPORTUNITIES IN PORTO RICO
Room for Young Men of Enterprise and
EBgergy.

Washington, May 9.-Owing to the
large number Of inquiries that have
been received by the members Of the
insular commission since their recent
return from Porto Rico. General Rob-
ert P. Kennedy has prepared a state
ment as to the resources and conditions
in Porto Rico, which he thinks will
cover the points upon which the great
est interest has been manifested. Con-
cerning the people themselves, General
Kennedy says:
There can scarcely be found on the
globe more hospitable and warm
hearted people than those Of Porto
Rico. They are in full sympathy with
American Institutions There il a
great deal OF poverty in the island, as
it is understood in the United States.
That is, the people live in fimsily
constructed huts, have few clothes and
still less Of ready money, but. owing to
the bounty OF nature around them,
they can live with little work and few
worldly goods and still not suffer from
either cold or hunger. The stories OF
starvation upon the island are baseless
fabrications.
while the richer classes live we'll
in beautifully appointed homes and
have been, for the most part. educated
abroad, go that they can speak English,
the percentage of illiteracy among the
poorer classes is very high, reaching 80
per cent. but this is largely due to tile
fact that there are no schools worthy
the name outside of the largest towns,
or, indeed. one might say, in the whole
island.
"As to agricultural opportunities, !
should say that not one-fourth of the
land is under cultivation, and thous-
ands OF acres yet remain to be given
over to husbandry. Lands are held at
good prices. owing TO the promise Of
an influx of people from the United
States. Still, there is opportunity for
many thousands of persons who really
wish to engage in agriculture in the
island. That there are great oppoltun-
tiles in Porto Rico is unquestionable.
To young men desiring to seek per-
manent homes and who have a good
stock Of energy and enterprise, Porto
Rico offers great inducements. But !
would discourage the simple adventurer
who expects to reap quick and un-
earned reward.
"The opportunities for stock-rais-
ing, it appears to me, are superior to
those in almost any part of the United
States, and this without disparagement
to our own country"
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1899-05-11
THEY FLED IN DISMAY
Rout of the Filipinos at Sar
Fernando.
TOWN WAS WELL FORTIFIED
surnmerS Brigade Joined by
Lawton's Column.

Manila. May 8.-The Second Oregon
nnder Colonel Summers, captured
Maasin, near San Miguel, and LawtOn,
with his main body OF troops, is ther,
now.
The following is list OF the killed
and wounded yesterday:
Killed-Twentieth Kansas, one lieu
tenant and one private; First Montana
one private; First Nebraska, two pri
Yates.
Wounded-Twentieth Kansas, IL
men, including two officers; First Mon
tana, three, including one officer
Fifty-frst Iowa, three; First Nebraska,
five; First South Dakota, one.
The Filipino army, though terribly
demoralized, had San Fernando we'll
fortified with zigzag trenches well con.
structed and a number of Spanish
blockhouses in position to be used.
These rebels could have resisted much
stronger force for long time, if they
had had moral courage; but they we're
1Isheartened and discouraged, and &c
ran in great disorder from the place.
Spanish prisoners left behind in the
rout Of the rebels today told the Ameri.
cans that General Luna had been
wounded in the shoulder in fighting at
San Tomas yesterday, and the Filipino
soldiers have all gone to pieces.
General Macarthur has moved his
iull command to San Fernando.
Many people left in panic, discarding
property and leaving household goods
behind. The main residence part Of
own is intact but the church, convent,
.ailroad buildings and business houses
we're fred by the Filipinos.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1899-05-11
CENTRAL AMERICAN AFFAIRS.
Hereafter American Interests VIII Be
Thoroughly Protected.

Hereafter American Interests win BE
Thoroughly Protected.
New York, May S.-A special to the
Herald fiom Washington says: Meas
ures have been initiated by the navy
department which contemplate provid-
ing constant protection for American
interests in Central America. AS a re-
suit OF a consultation between Assist
ant Secretary Allen and Rear-Admiral
Crowninshield, instructions have been
given to Rear-Admiral Hichborn, chief
constructor. to fit out the converted
yacht Viking for duty in Central
American waters as expeditiously as
possible. The Vikings small dIaught
will permit her to enter the shallow
waters on the eastern coast of Central
America so that the American flag will
be flying constantly at Honduras and
Nicaraguan ports. The determination
to send the Viking to Central America
Is the result of the communications
received at the state department from
Americans in Honduras and Nicaragua.
Acting Secretary Allen said that no
word had yet been received from the
Detroit. but il is supposed that Com.
mander Dayton and Minister Merry
are continuing their investigation,
obtaining affidavits fiom Americans,
ETC., bearing upon their refusal to pay
double duties on goods imported by
them into Nicaragua.
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DOOMED TO DESTRUCTION.
HaIf the Yukon Fleet Fast In tho lee
and Unable to Escape.

and Unable to Escape.
San Francisco, May s. --Advices from
the Northwest confirm previous reports
that nearly half OF the Yukon fleet is
fast in the ice, and will probably be
destroyed when the spring ireshet
comes. Among the vessels in danger
is the Sherman. Of the Alaska Explora.
tion Company. She is near Nulato.
and is on sand bar In the middle OF
the river, broadside on the current.
-Four miles from the mission ia the
Dawson City, owned by San Fran
cisco firm. She is fast in tho ice,
with no chance to escape. The Gov
ernor Steneman. owned by Portland
capitalists, is about 25 miles above the
mouth Of the Tanana river. and she
will probably break up when the fresh
cts come. The May ID Is also doomed.
She is near Rampant City, fast in
the ice in the middle OF the river. The
Trenton is close to the May d. and che
cannot escape destruction. The
Clutco. owned in San Francisco; the
Seattle No. J., OF the Seattle Yukon
Company, and the City OF Chicago.
owned by Chicago capitalists, are in a
bunch q short distance above Rampant
City. They will probably be crushed
to pieces with the first cake OF ice that
comes down the river. The Robert
Kerr, the Seattle, the Sovereign, the
Tacoma, the Arnold and the John G.
Barr are near Circle City, and there is
little hope that any Of them will escape
destruction. All OF these boats were
engaged in general freighting and
passenger business on the Yukon be-
tween st. Michaels and Dawson City.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1899-05-11
FRANCE PRESSES CHINA.
Demands Concessions for Missionary
Outrsges.

Outrages.
Pekiug, May 9. THE French minis
ter. NJ. Pichon, has demanded mining
concessions to the value OF 1900. 600
taels in the province of Szechuan, one
of the largest in China, and traversed
by the Yang-tse-Kiang. as indemnity
for the recent Imprisonment of a
French missionary. The demand is
considered exOrbitant. The Chinese
say that the existing conditions OF re-
bellion are not due to any lack of en-
ergy on the part OF the government,
which has frequently consulted the
French minister regarding the best
means OF obtaining the freedom of the
priests in question.
According to advices from Hankow,
capital of the province of Hoo Pee. the
Russians contemplate taking definite
action with reference to property now
owned by British subjects in the Rus
sian Jardine concession. The Russian
consul refuses to recognize the titles OF
the claimants. The affair threatens to
interfere seriously with the Peking-
Hankow railroad project. and the dis
missal Of the Russian official is con.
sideTed to be the only remedy.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1899-05-11
HAS HAD ENOUGH.
AguinaIdo Offers to Surrender-He Asks
for But Little.

Tor But Little.
Washington, May S.-Aguinallo's
ENJOYS to the American Philippine
commission have formally admitted
the sovereignty of the United States
over the Philippine islands and the sur
render of Aguinaldo is believed to be
close at hand.
President Schurman, of the American
Philippine commission, who has never
been optimistic on the problem, cabled
today to the president the belief OF the
commission that Aguinaldo is ready to
surrender. He informed the president
of the new plea for peace made by the
Tagal representatives.
Aguinaldo offers to surrender, but
makes, through his representatives, q
plea for certain assurances as to local
officers and government being given
the Filipinos. The conditions are of
minor consequence, as far as this gov
ernment is concerned. As result of
the dispatch sent by Schurman today,
it is the confident expectation OF the
president that the end of the rebellion
is near.
This result will not be obtained with
out some Of the concessions asked for,
which have been recommended by the
commission. and which, by the cabled
direction of the president today, will
be granted. These concessions con-
template giving the Filipinos form
of government modelled after that OF
the United States.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1899-05-11
Powder Plant wrecked.

Pottsville, Pa. May 9.-The powder
mill plant of the Pottsville Water
Company, located seven miles east,
blew up today, destroying IS tons of
powder. No workmen were about the
plant at the time OF the explosion. A
gang of tramps, it is believed, set fire
to a magazine, which contained IA tors
of blasting powder. Five minutes
later there was second explosion,
when the drying-house. containing four
tons OF powder, went up. The two
explosions wrecked the entire plant.
Debris was carried for distance Of
half a mile. The loss amounts to about
$40. 900,
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1899-05-11
Riot nt DnlnIh.

Duluth, May S.-The first serious
demonstration by the street railway
strikers and sympathizers occurred to-
night. They used dynamite to stop
traffic. Four cars were deialed, three
at West Duluth and one on Garfield
avenue. One OF the cars in West Du.
luth was smashed almost beyond re-
pair, and all Of the glass in the other
two was broken. The car on Garfield
avenue was served likewise. One man
was seriously il not fatally injured,
and four Others were slightly hurt.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1899-05-11
Admiral Dewey Accsp.s.

New York, May 9.-Dewey cabled
Saturday that he would accept the
$l00-a-plate banquet to be rendered
him ON his return. This is only one
of number of functions now being
planned and given great impetus by
the arrival of the cruiser Buffalo,
which made record-time home from
Manila in "A days. All the officers
declare that Dewey is in the best OF
health and spirits, and is satisfied with
being the head of the navy, wants no
presidential troubles, and is planning
to come home as soon as peace is con-
cluded
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1899-05-11
Sang TIL They Dropped,

Washington. May s.--The double
hanging OF William Strather and
Charles Winston at the district Jail
passed off quietly. The two coloIed
men started for the scaffold just at
noon, and seven minutes later they
were hanging from the gallows. Wins
ton and Strather both sang on the way
from their cell to the scaffold, and con-
tinued to sing until the drop fell.
Strather killed Rose Talbot, who left
her husband to live with him. Win
ston shot his wife, Emma, while in bed
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1899-05-11

The capture OF San Fernando was
made by the Fifty-frst Iowa, after a
gallant charge. General Hale led the
lttack. lie had two battalions of the
iowa regiment, Hotchkiss gun, and a
1ank movement on the right was
made. To reach the city the troops had
10 ford two shallow streams.
Before the advance was we'll begun the
main body of rebels fed to the north.
ward from San Fernando. leaving a
small garrison. These fred on the
lowans when in the middle OF the sec-
ond stream. Although the rebel fire
was hot. the Americans were not
checked for an instant. With a yell
the lowans rushed up the bank of the
stream nearest the rebel rifles and be-
gan sprinting after the now fleeing gar.
rison. Heavily armed and aecoutered
the Iowans had handicap as against
the lightly clad rebels, and when out
run, many of the Americans stopped
his quarry with bullets. This chasing
lasted through the town and almost q
mile beyond. Tired out and wihded
the Iowans returned to fight the flames
consuming the public buildings from
the torch of the natives. and then held
the town until MacArthur's command
came up
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1899-05-11
MURDERED HER MOTHER.



Two Hours.
Chicago, May 6.--Mrs. Augustus
Styles, after waiting two hours in a
dark recess of hallway at the en-
trance to Wallatt's hall, Burlington
street and North avenue. this after
noon. shot and killed her mother, Mrs.
Catherine Schultz. Mrs. Schultz was
to attend meeting of the Martha
Washington Frau Verein, which was
held in the hall. and the daughter lay
in wait for her until she came. Five
shots were fired. three taking effect.
Mrs. Styles. who is S5 years of age,
said she was driven to the act by her
mothers revealing closed chapter of
her early life to Mis-. Styles daughter,
10 years OF age. The child's parents
were not regularly married, and Mrs.
Schultz is said to have disclosed tins
fact to her grandchild. Mrs. Styles
was arrested
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1899-05-11

New York. May 9.-Flying a
"homewaId bound" penant, the Unit
ed States cruiser Buffalo, came into
port this morning after reoord-bIeak-
ing run from Manila. She brought 500
officers and men from Dewey's feet,
more than half OF whom participated
in the battle of Manila bay. The men
are those whose terms of enlistment
have expired.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1899-05-11

It is estimated that Argentina will
have $1,000, 900 tons Of maize avail
able for export.
Mrs. MoKinley'a health has i'm
proved very much OF late and she IL
now said to be better than for many
years past.
ri Correo Espanolo, the Carlist organ
at Madrid, has boon suppressed on the
ground that 1t Is the property OF Brit
ish subject.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1899-05-11

Caracas, Venezuela, May S.-Peace
is now re-established in Venezuela.
General Ramon Cara. formerly vene-
zuelan minister OF war and marine,
who started the revolution last Febru-
ary and was finally severely defeated
by the government troops, has escaped
into Colombia.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1899-05-11

Durango. Colo, May s. Building
on several new townsites in the Ute
lands is going forward with all possible
speed. The filings at the land Office
up to noon today numbered so. There
is no way Of estimating the number OF
actual settlers.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1899-05-11

London. May 9.--The Peking CORE.
spondent Of the Times says: The ne
gotiations for loan of 100000 for
the Tien- TsinChin Kiang railway,
under Anglo-German control. has been
successfully terminated.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1899-05-11

Rio Janeiro, Brazil, May The
Newark, United States cruiser, de-
parted from this port in haste several
days ago and is said to be bound for
the Philippines.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1899-05-11

Lord Salisbury expresses much satis-
faction at the Anglo Russian agree
ment, and hopes Russia will consent to
its publication.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1899-05-11
TO INVEST RAcoLoR.
Country Around San Fernando Will Be
Swept of Rebels.


Manila May 9.-To clear the Filipi-
nos out of Bacolor about five miles
southwest of San Fernando, will be
the next task of the Americans. The
rebel general, Mascardo, has force OF
600 men there, we'll armed and pos
sessed of plenty of ammunition. His
troops have never met American sol
diers, and they think, according to re-
ports carried to San Fernando. that
they can "whip the whole lot.'
Bacolor is we'll intrenched, and thou
sands OF natives are working like beav-
ers digging trenches and carrying the
dirt in baskets. The enemy uses his
ritiemen for fighting ouly, but compels
the bolo men and Chinese men. and
even women. to labor incessantly.
The rebel outpost is about mile be-
yond San Fernando, with trench that
holds between 200 and 800 men. From
that point several volleys were fred
last night upon the camp Of the Twen-
tieth Kansas regiment.
Neither Major General Macarthur
noI Major-General Lawton moved to-
day, although each reconnoitered the
country in his vicinity or some miles
from headquarters, developing the
presence Of small forces OF the enemy.
In the vicinity Of Laguna de Bay, the
rebels are extremely active, but the
lines of General Ovenshine and Colonel
Wholley, who is commanding General
Kings brigade during the latter's ILL
ness. have been materially strength
ened. and there is no danger in that
direction.
The armed steamers Laguna dc Bay
and Cavadonga. under Captain Grant,
have gone to Guagua, about five miles
southwest of Bacolor, presumably to es-
tablsh base OF supplies for the troops
onOoua1 In fha northarn "a n, n a ion
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Manila, May 9.--Colonel Afguelles
and the other peace envoyso Of the rebels
are here working and begging for
peace. They admit they are whipped.
The troops are not to be shaken in
their resolve to surrender, and they
will not fight.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1899-05-11

The American Linseed Oil company,
Of Chicago, has absorbed the four oil
mills OF the Twin Cities, Mimi, the
consideration being $4,000, 900.
The German government has been
informed by Great Britain that the
latter has no designs on annexation or
proteotorate on the Tonga islands.
Governor Powers, Maine, has called
a special election for June 10 to choose
a congressman from the Second dis
triot to succeed the late Nelson Ding,
ley.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1899-05-11

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