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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-18

pointed by the mayor and 1 saw what
happened to Mr.. Hamilton and Mr..
Phillips, and l knew they did not want
to share the same fate" Hamilton and
Phillips We're removed by Mayor Van
Wyck. I
you knew that would happen to you
If you did not vote to retire McCul-
logh-is that so?" queried Mr.. Moss.
Yes, and other reasons-and another
reason. 1 believed there ought to be
union between the chief and the COM
missioners." Mr.. Hess admitted that
he had IAN impression" as to what
the mayor wanted done in Mccullough s
case. The police commissioner said
that outside Of his salary of SIS 900 as
commissioner he had not an independ-
ent living. He was in the cigar bust
ness.
"And in order to get that $1,000 to
live on you consented to go into that
arrangement as republican of the bi-
partisan board to carry out the wishes
of the mayor is that it?'' sneered Mr..
Moss.
yes" said Commissioner Hess.
Even though it led to the removal
OF chief of police against whom there
was no charge and no suspicion of cor
ruptioE or inefficiency?'
Yes" said the witness
Mayor Van Wyck, said Mr.. Hess, was
Tue ouly person VINO spoke to MIN about
becoming a police commissioner He
said he wished he had not taken it.
DO you regret what you did in per-
forming your first official act in re-
moving good officer?" asked Mr..
] Moss.
No"
You think you did a good public act
them"
Il think so''
My own views"
(which were that you want to get
that s5.000?"
IT did,
Mr.. Moss then switched over to the
horses purchased by the police board.
Mr.. Hess said all the horses since
May "a, 1898, to April o. 1899. had been
purchased from M. Mcdonald Mr..
Hess did not know who NJ Mcdonald
was. The chief bought the horses.
1t transpired that the chief never
bought more than three horses at a
time. That, Mr.. Hess said was to
Keep the amount within 81. .0O0 When
| asked why, Mr. Hess said:
Because we can't spend over 81. 900
without buying the horses by public
bidding"
And in order to prevent public bid
ding you ordered the chief to buy three
horses at time?" asked Mr. Moss.
At the request of the superintendent
OF horses said Mr.. Hess they had or
dered the chief to buy three horses ev-
cry week or so.''
The commission then adjourned until
tomorrow morning at 1920 o'clock.
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Situation Is Desperate.

Washington. May 1.-THE situation of
the insurgents is desperate MacArthur's
division drove them back along the line OF
the railroad to Dagupin, on the bay of
Lcngayen, as far as Calumpit All eff
forts to impede his progress by the de-
struction of bridges were frustrated The
insurgents were driven out of their posi-
tions
simultaneously General Lawton moved
to the right in a wide detour toward Nor
Zaga bay, the eastern limit of open coun-
try, with the inten ion of turning the enc
my's position and crushing him between
the two columns Although unsuccessful
in this, the enemy to make good his
escape, was compelled to abandon his line
OF retreat along the railroad and retire
up the Rio Grande The insurgents by
this move displayed considerable adroit-
ness in the art of war, as it made it in
cumbent upon the Americans to get their
supplies to the front along a new line.
This had be<n comparatively easy along
the line of the railroad which had been
repaired as the troops advanced. The
change in the line of retreat of the rebels
stopped Iawtons advance for several
days, 1t is presumed, as no movement un-
til to-day had been reported since Friday.
Meantime, it is presumed. supplies were
sent forward up the Rio Grande in cascos
(native barges> under the escort of the
gunboats, commanded by Major Kobbes.
The latter was reported to have 1.500 men
with him designed for the reinforcement
of Lawton. The supplies probably hav-
ing arrived at point opposite Lawton,
whose column had advanced along a line
seven miles east and parallel with the
river were delivered to him, and to-day
he pushed on into San Isidro. This cleared
the province Of Bulacan, although the
words in General Otis dispatch must not
be- taken literally as meaning that Law
ton has covered ''all of Bulacan province"
but only the open country of that pro-
vince. or all west of Norzaga bay. East
Of Norzaga bay is a wall of mountains
extending to the sea. These mountains
run directly north on the left flank of the
rebel retreat along the valley of the Rio
Grande to about 10 miles north of San
1s;dro. where they trend westward and
form the source of that river. 1t is into
the foothills of these mountains that
Lawton is now driving the scattered and
demoralized forces of the insurgents.
Lawton has with him the Sd and 22d in
fantry, one battalion of the 18th, the I'd
Oregon 1st North Dakota, 18th Minnesota
and squadron of the 4th cavalry.
No information has yet been received as
to the 18th infantry and light battery f
of the 1st artillery. which have arrived at
Manila. The 9th infantry, which arrived
with the latter command, has been sent
to join Lawton.
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ONE OF TWO EXTREMES
Filipinos Must 60 to the Hills or
Fall Into the Sea.
THEIR FINISH IN SIGHT
Demoraltzsd and Disheartened, They
Must Certainly Retreat-As the
Crow Flies, They've Been
Forced Back IS Miles.

Washington, May 17.-That the in
surgents are disintegrated and demor-
allied is perfectly manifest from the
press dispatches and the cable advices
received from General Otis to-day.
General Lawton, who was pushing the
line of the rebel retreat along the Rio
Grande, has flung his advance. which
at last advices was resting at San Mi
guel. northWard about IL miles, had
taken San 1sidro, the second insurgent
capital, and when General Otis dis
patch was sent was still pressing the
enemy northward. The fact that he
is sustaining few losses in his forward
movement, although in an almost con-
tinual contact with the enemy, is an
other proof Of their utter demoraliza-
ton. According to General Otis cable
they still continue to throw up en-
trenchments, but General Lawton's
strategy outfianks each position in turn,
keeping them In full retreat and giving
them no opportunity to reconstruct
their scattered forces. 1t will soon be
the mountains or the sea for the in
surgents. AS our troops could be trans
ported by sea to the mouth of the
Agno, and a new base of operations
reached, 1t would be folly for them
to take that course.
Demoralized and disheartened, it is
almost certain the rebels in despera-
tion will retreat into the fastness of
the mountains, where they would be
safe from pursuit and where they could
keep up guerilla war indefinitely
until their leaders came to their senses.
More than DO miles, as the crow flies,
the rebels have been forced back
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-18
Sergeant Fisk Goes to Washington.

Special Dispatch to the Standard.
Helena, May IA telegram was re-
ceived here to-day from San Francisco
stating that Sergeant Asa Fisk of the 1sr
Montana, a son of the editor of the Her.
aid who recently returned from the Phil
ippines on the transport Sherman as
guard over an insane member of the regi-
ment. and had been Quarantined had been
discharged. Sergeant Fisk left San Fran
cisco tonight with his charge for Wash
ington. The patient will be placed in the
military hospital al the national capital.
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The Queen and the Corner Stone.

London, May 17.-Queen Victoria laid
the foundation stone of the Victoria and
Albert museum to-day She drove through
the streets, which were lined with troops.
from Buckingham palace, the royal car
riage being escorted b" a detachment of
the life guards. A gaily dressed assem-
bage witnessed the ceremony, which tho
queen performed without leaving the car
riage and amid much enthusiasm.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-18
POISONED CANDY CASE.
Miss Viola Is Feeling Pretty Badly These
Days.

Hastings, Neb., May 17.-Miss Viola
Horlocker, the stenographer who is
resting under a $1,000 bond on the
charge of having attempted to kill
Mrs. c. F. Morey by sending her box
of poisoned candy, appeared before
County Judge Bowen to-day for pre-
liminary examination. The attorneys
waived examination and she was
bound over for. trial to the 25th of Sep
tember. Miss Horlocker was so weak
from illness suffered since her arrest
that she had to be carried from the cab
to the court room.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-18
Police Officer Murdered.

Washington, May 17.-Police Sergeant
Fritz Passaw, in searching a house west
of Georgetown for the murderer of the
Rosensteins at Boyd, Md, was shot and
killed. supposedly by Humphrey Brown,
alias Buck Brown. the alleged murder
er. The murderer was captured and is
now lodged in the Georgetown station.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-18
Smalipox In Kansas CITY.

Kansas City, Mo-, May 17.-Smallpox has
spread to the city hospital and to-day it
was decided not to admit any other pa
tients to the place until the disease is
stamped out. The disease gained a foot
hold by the admission of a patient sup
posed to have another aflliction. OF %
other sick people in the ward when the
smallpox was discovered three contracted
the disease. They were to-day removed
to st. Georges hospital, on the river bank
where there are now II cases Of smallpox.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-18
Soldiers From Manila.

San Francisco May 1.-THE trans
port Portland from Manila was sighted
entering port al IL o'clock tonight.
Owing to quarantine regulations it is
not expected that any communication
can be had with those on board until
tomorrow morning.
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"MERRIAM. Brigadier General"
He MAY STAY Longer.

Colorado Springs, Colo, May 17.-Nikola
Tesla arrived in Colorado Springs to-day
and announced that he would attempt to
send a message from Pixies Peak to Paris
by wireless telegraphy before leaving. He
expects to remain here several months
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-18
Waddington a Large Land Owner.

Kansas City Mo- May 17.-Wilson Wad-
bingham who died suddenly in New York
yesterday, was one of the boldest specu-
lators in Kansas City during its boom of
II years ago. He was associated with
George T. Winter of this city in several
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-18
YOUNG REAR ADMIRALS.
An Artists Wife Presents Him With
Three Bows.

Norfolk. Va. May I.-Mrs John
Okeefe. wife of a well-known sign artist
of this city, has presented her husband
with three sons. To-day the father named
them Dewey, Sampson and SchleS in
honor of the three naval heroes of the
late war. The mother and three young
rear admirals are progressing nicely.
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Paper Combine.

Milwaukee, Wis. May IA Journal
special from Appleton, Wis, says: The
writing paper combine, with capital OF
SG,0oo.oOe, is almost an accomplished fact.
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Order for Sale of Stock.

Special Dispatch to the Standard.
Helena. May 17.-Eugene Wilson, receiv-
e: of the First National bank, to-day ap-
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-18
WHOLESALE MURDER.
Terrible Deed of Divorced Husband In
an Ohio CITY.

Dayton, O.. May T.-Frank Campbell,
residing at West Alexandria,, this after
noon shot and killed his wife and sister,
in-law Mrs. Lucy Gray. He then sent
bullet through his own brain, dying al
most instantly. Mr.. and Mrs. Campbell
We're recently divorced.
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TROOPS FOR IDAHO.
Merriam Makes a Requisition on Sec
retary Alger,

NACIiid" AdAos u ANS4uloAIAoh oh Scc-
retary Alger,
Washington, May 17-Secretary Alger
has received the following telegram from
General Merriam in explanation of the
situation in the Coeur d'Alene country:
"Wardner. Ida, May 16.-Adjutant Cen
eral, Washington: The governor of Idaho
has carefully reviewed the situation here
and deems it necessary to place troops at
Burke and Mullan to avoid disorder.
request two troops of cavalry. Referring
to the press criticisms / have made no
order. My action is limited strictly to the
support of state authorities. There are 359
prisoners still in custody under investiga-
ton.
"MERRIAM, Brigadier General"
The war department is satisfied with the
dispatch of General Merriam and the be-
les is expressed that he has only assisted
the governor of Idaho and the military
will not be used for any other purpose
than that for which it was sent to the
disturbed regions. The troops of cavalry
requested by General Merriam will be
sent from Fort Meade, s. D., and Fort
Robinson, Neb.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-18
NEWS FROM CITY OF MEXICO.
| Street Railway COncession-Mrs Diax
| in Detter Health.

CITY OF MEXICO, October 1S-A new
concession for street railway lines in the
suburbs and also entering this city has
been transferred by the concessionaires to
a London syndicate and 1t is reported that
this new company will make a strong COM
petttor of the existing company, which is
already threatened by the prospect of cleo
trio omnibuses under a concession granted
very lately to Charles L. Seeger of New
York, a representative of the Whitney
Elkins-Widener syndicate. Horse omnibus
es have been recently introduced here and
the new electric onlnibuses will traverse
the important streets. 1t is rumored here
that the Whitney-W Widener syndicate which
also obtained an electric coach concession
will take an active part in the coming con-
test for supremacy in the city passenger
traffic.
Mrs. Diaz, wife of the president, contin-
ues to improve in hea tn, although far
from strong yet.
The yellow fever is decreasing at Vera
Cruz on account of the cooler weather and
the better sanitary precautions. One yell
low fever patient has died at Cordoba who
had tried treatment with Sauarelus serum
Several new cases have appeared at OriZa-
ba, and number Of deaths from the dis
ease have occurred. Vera Cruz continues
healthier than OriZaba. A great manifesto
tion in favor of the reelection of President
Diaz has taken place at Merida, thousands
of citizens taking part
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-18
RELATIONS WITH GERMANY.
DispOsing of Various Published but
UnfOunded RepOrts.

The German minister, Mr.. Mumm, called
upon Secretary Hay at the State Depart
ment today. The German ambassador, DR.
Won Holleben, is to sail from Germany for
the United States on the 31st instant, and
Mr.. Mumm will. upon the return of the
ambassador, return at once to his post at
Luxembourg. This fact disposes of the
report that Mr.. Mumm was charged with
the negotiation of reciprocity agreement
as a special mission. Whether or not the
returning ambassador will make an effort
in that direction is not known officially TO
the State Department
No advance has been made recently to-
ward a settlement of the questions at issue
relative TO Samoa. and any reports to the
effect that the United States has consented
To arbitrate the claims of the persons who
claim damages the result of the reVo-
luuOnary attempts on the islands last
spring are, to say the least premature.
Most of the damage done during the bonn
bardment was by the guns OF the L. S. S.
Philadelphia; so that it will require the
serious consideration of the Department of
State TO determine the terms upon which
any agreement to defray the expenses shall
be couched.
Nothing has yet been done relative to a.
division of the three islands among the three
treaty powers, and 1t may be explained that
even should something In this line be re-
sorted TO a means of curing the existing
troubles, 1t can be accomplished only with
the sanction of the United States Senate
by treaty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-18
SCHLEY DAY AT FREDERICK.
Thousands Greet the Admiral in His
Native City.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
FREDERICK, Md, October 1S.-Schley
day at the Frederick fair was one of the
greatest in the history Of the Frederick
County Society. The admiral arrived at
o'clock from Washington and was met
at the Baltimore and Ohio station by a
committee Of the most prominent men Of
this county and about 5000 people from all
parts Of the state, three brass bands and
200 mounted horsemen. He was escorted
to the fair grounds, whore an elaborate
dinner Of $50 covers was laid.
After the dinner Admiral Schley was tax
en- to the grand stand, where he shook
hands with thousands Of people and re-
newed the friendships he made years ago
in his native city. Tonight Col. L. Victor
Baughnan will tender the admiral a sup
per at his country residence, Poplar Ter
race.
The stock parade took place this morn
ing at 10 O'Clock, when all the horses that
are here were paraded around the track in
fun view of the thousands who crowded
around the track, in the circle and on the
grand stand. Owing to the bad condition
of the track yesterday, the free-for-all
county and the 230 trotting races had to be
postponed.
The running race, three fourths of a mile
heats, best two in three, purse $1O0 was
won by Mills. owned by ]. Nader, Home
stead, Pa. There are four races on the
card today-the 230 trot, postponed from
yesterday; the 2.10 pacing, the 2 "a trotting
and the running race, best two in three
heats. All of the races are we'll filled up
and the racing will be tine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-18

He Urges Kentucky Democrats to
Vote for GoebeI.

HARRODSBJRG, Ky, October 1s.-The
Bryan party left Junction City at o'clock
this morning and reached Harrodsburg at
o o'clock, where the first meeting of the
day was held in the public square. Great
enthusiasm was manifested throughout.
The reception accorded MIR. Bryan was
warm and demCnStrative. Mr.. Bryan re-
peated that he did not come to command
the people how to vote. He said the right
CT every citizen was to vote as his con-
science approved, but that as the Louis
Vile platform indorsed the Chicago plat
form Mr. Goebel, as the representative Of
his party, should receive the united sup
port Of the party and that there will be
plenty of time after the election to adjust
the personal differences.
Mr.. Bryan said the trust question was
like the flea questiOn-all ieas We're alike !;
one did little harm but many became a
pest. We had uusts in 96, but not so many
as now. Trusts have become a pest
A plea was made for Joseph Blackburn $
election to the Senate.
In the same line he favored the election
can appoint in case of a failure to elect
by legislature. Ex-senator Blackburn
and Senator Goebel, candi !ate for gov
ernor, also addressed the meeting.
Mrs. Bryan, by special invitation of the
ladies of Harrodsburg, occupied seat on
the platform.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-18
NEAR THE DANGER LINE.
Few Troops in the West to Look After
the 55,tOO Indians.

The War Department made public today
the annual report of Brig. Gen. H. c. Mer-
riam. commanding the department of the
Colorado. The report is robbed of the
greater part of it's public interest, owing
to the fact that only The most casual ref
erence Is made to Gen. Merriam's opera
tions in Idaho during the mining riots. He
states that this feature of the years work
has been fully covered in a separate re-
port already transmitted to the War De
partment.
Ger. Merriam says that his department
has been almost denuded of troops owing
to the demands Of the foreign service. The
headquarters of the 9Th Cavalry have been
established at Fort Grant. Arizona, and
nine troops of the regiment are scattered
over Arizona. Utah and New Mexico. There
are only four other troops and companies
of various regiments in the entire depart
ment. The discipline of this small force,
he says, has been good, the school work
satisfactory and the courts-martial fewer
than in the preceding year. He says. how
ever, that considering the presence of $1,000
Indians In the department, the military
strength has been reduced very close to
the limit of safety.
Gen Merriam says that the course OF
practical instruction in small arms, signal
instruction, litter bearing and first aid,
close and extended drill. caIisthenics and
gymnastic training, as well as the course
of instruction in minor tactics and field
problems. are being carried out with as
good results as should be expected consid-
ering the large proportion of recruits in
the ranks the comparatively large number
of young officers appointed from civil life
during the past two years and other dis
advantages incidental to a state Of foreign
war and the necessary subordination of
the home service and its interests.
Lieut.. Col. Francis Moore. 10th CavalrT,
acting inspector general in a report to Gen.
Merriam, says that the enlisted men in the
service at the beginning Of the war could
not be cqualed in physique and training,
but, by casualties, that class of men is now
pretty much confined to the non-commis-
stoned officers. They form a leaven, how
ever, he says, which in time will produce
good fruit. The war recruits. enlisted in a
hurry he says, were not particularly good.
| Those now enlisting seem much better,
although a good many OF them seem of
poor physique. Col Moore says that tie
discipline seems to be good as the cir
CumstanceS Will permit. II will take Time
however, he says, to bring the raw mass
Of new men now in service up to the stand
ard prevailing before the enlisted force was
| Increased.
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Naval Orders.

Commander Z. D. Taussig, who was re-
Gently detached from command of the Ben
nngton, on the Asiatic station, and ordered
home, having reported his arrival at San
Francisco, Cal. has been ordered to remain
there on waiting orders.
Assistant Engineer f. d. Read, to exami-
nation preliminary to retirement, Mare Is
land navy Yard, October "a, thence home
and wait orders.
Passed Assistant Surgeon ]. H. D. Wilson.
home and wait orders.
Naval Cadet w. q. Roper, detached from
the Viking and ordered to report for duty
on the YanktOn.
Lieut.. S p. Fullinwider, detached from
course of instruction at Newport and to
duty at Indian Head, Nd
Lieut.. A. a. Ackerman, to duty as in
spector of ordnance at the Union Iron
Works.
Lieutenant Commander H. T Mayo, de-
tached from duty as inspector of ordnance,
Union Iron Works, and to duty as inspector
of equipment, at the same place.
Lieut.. r. L. CountZ, to duty on the re-
ceiving ship Independence at the Mare Is
land navy yard.
Lieut.. r. H. Osborn, detached from course
of instructions at the torpedo station, New
port, and to duty on the Constellation.