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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-17
in A MINNESOTA PRISON
Will a SPANIARD WHO SLEW HIS
SOLDIER RIVAL SPEND HIS
DAYS
ROMANTIC STORY OF THE WAR

Was Sentenced to Hang, but His
Case Was Brought to the Atten-
ton of Secretary of War, and His
Life Was Spared-WiIl Spend His
Days, Unless PardOned Later, in
the Penitentfary at saltwater.
SALTWATER, May 6-(SpeciaL 1.-THE
doors of the prison will open in few
days to receive a prisoner who committed
murder in Porto Rico and was sentenced
to death. Acting Secretary Meikeljohn
has mitigated the sentence. The man is
Rafael Ortiz, who killed Private Burke,
of the Forty-seventh New York, in Porto
Rico.
The order is the sequel to tale of war
and love, in which the secretary played
en- important part. Upon the arrival of
Burke in Porto Rico he met one of the
bellies of the City of Guayama the avow-
ed sweetheart of Ortiz. Burke won the
girl from her Porto Rican lover and the
evidence taken shows that to demon
strate his contempt for the man who
would let his sweetheart be stolen from
him he frequently slapped Ortiz before his
erstwhile ladylove, and offered him other
indignities which the Porto Rican feared
to resent because the American soldier
was armed. One evening Burke was sit
ting In cafe in San Juan, when Ortiz
came quietly behind him and severed his
jugular with the blade of razor
Ortiz was Immediately arrested, tried
and condemned to death, and all arrange
ments for his execution had been made.
On the day preceding that set for the
execution Secretary Alger was driving
along the military road to visit Guayama
when he was surprised to see the people
of the village coming toward him and
falling on their knees as he passed. He
asked through an Interpreter the mean
ing of the reception and was told that
the people were Offering him a PRAYER
to prevent the execution of Ortiz He re-
piled that he would have the execution
postponed, telegraphed Gen Henry ac-
cordingly, and promised that when he
arrived in Washington he would lay the
facts before the president for the action
OF that official. As result of his inter-
cession Acting Secretary Meikeliohn is
sued this order:
Rafael Ortiz, a native of Porto Rico
having been tried and found guilty of
murder and Of carrying concealed -weap-
ons, both in violation of the laws of war
by military commission convened at
San Juan, Porto Rico, Feb 16, 1899, was
sentenced to suffer death at such time
and place and in such manner as the
proper authority may direct, two-thirds
of the commission concurring therein
BY direction of the president the SEN
tence In the case of Rafael Ortiz is COM
muted to imprisonment al hard labor for
life, and the prisoner will be sent to the
Minnesota state prison, Saltwater, MINI,
for the execution of his sentence"
Ortiz is of good family, and his friends
hope that after he has served some years
in prison pardon will be granted him.
In consideration of the excessive provo
cation given him by the man he slew.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-17
SUING THE RAILROADER.
Wright, Barrett & StiIweII Are
Trying to Get Their Money.

Wright, Barrett & StilwelI ct al. have
commenced action in the district court
against H. ?. Robinson, August Oster-
lind and Hilda Osterlind, and asked for
an order restraining Hilda Osterlind from
transferring the property now in her pos
session.
August 20, 1887, an agreement was made
by which the business of the Railroader
Printing company, operated by Robinson
d Osterlind, was, transferred to 'EIiIda
Osterlind to be conducted for the benz
fit of the creditors, six in number, who
We're owed about 5000. The agreement
was that the profits each month were to
be divided, and at the end of six months
if the amount did not aggregate 10 per
cent of the amount owed then the prop
erty was to be sold and the receipts di-
Vided among the creditors. Recently
Hilda Osterlind transferred by a bill Of
sale the property back to Robinson & Os-
terlind, and hence the action
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-17
BoGIE MAN STORIES.
So the Cuban Bandit Yarns Are Now
characterized.

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, May 16.-Maj.
Gen. Leonard Wood, military governor
Of the Santiago department, arrived here
yesterday after his first trip into the In
terror of the province. He went to Man
zanillo by steamer, but returned by the
overland route, accompanied by Lieut.
Matthey Hanna, his aide. The country
traversed he found In generally pros
porous condition. The planters are plant
ing cane and expect full crop next year
Stories regarding bandits seem, for the
most part, to have been promoted by pro-
fessional politicians, who have an inter-
est in maintaining disturbing conditions
Everywhere Gen. Wood found the peo-
pie anxious for greater security, and the
annexation idea is undoubtedly growing
in spite of all efforts on the part of agi-
tstors to the contrary. Along the whole
route he was received with enthusiasm,
and at several points with very elaborate
arrangements to welcome him.
Decoration day services will be held on
May 80 throughout the province, particu-
larly at Guantanamo and Siboney, as well
as in Santiago.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-17
interests interviewed later, and an adjust
ment was attemDtad

interests interviewed later, and an ADJUST
ment was attempted
Inventories have been completed of the
DOCKS and papers of the Lillibridge ese-
tate and the Crolius, Tucker & Allen com
pany, and they have been, or will be
shortly, turned over to representatives
of those interests The same course is
beng followed with the Minneapolis Mil
lnery and the j. T. Preece Mercantile
companies. The inventory is nothing
more than schedule of the books and
papers delivered
There is reason to believe that JAYNE
Is now on his way to South America. 1t
was reported last evening that a very
ciose friend of the missing man-one
who, while not wishing to shield him. does
not care to aid in his apprehension-cIaim
ed to have received direct and positive
information that Jayne had taken ship
from Baltimore for Brazil.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-17
TURNED FISH DOWN.

Charles S. Jelley was appointed special
attorney for the board of county COM
missioners which place was provided for
ny recent legislative enactment, at
the regular meeting of that BODY western
day. The appointment was made In d.
rect opposition to the wishes of a large
number OF attorneys, who had signed a
long petition urging the appointment of
Judge Daniel Fish. These attorneys easily
constituted majority of the Hennepin
County Bar association
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-17
BIG SCHOOL CHORUS.
1t VIII Be the Feature of an En-
tertainment Nav 20.

A trained chorus from the Mechanics
Arts and Central high school augmented
by the High School orchestra will be the
the principal feature of musical pro-
gramme of high order to be given at
the Central high school Monday evening,
May 90.
The entertainment will be open to the
public and will be the result of a years
work in the musical branch in the nigh
schools Miss Elsie Shave, supervisor
of music, will have direction of the exc
cution of the programme Miss Hooker,
of the Central high school, has been
drilling the students there, and the COM
bined trained chorus will be one of he
largest heard in St. Paul.
Vocal and Instrumental solos will also
be a feature.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-17
DROWNED AT MINNEToNkA.
Julian, the Young Son of Mr.. Car
mun Smith

Julian Smith, the three year-old son of
Caftnan smith, was accidentally drowned
at Minnetonka yesterday afternoon at
about 4:S0 o'clock. The child was plav-
ing about the lake shore with his sister
and brother, when in some way he fell
from the dock in front OF the Smih cot
tage at Northwood. He was not missed
Immediately and is supposed to have
been in the water about ten minutes be-
lore the body was recovered. The neigh
bors did everything possible to resusci-
tate the boy, but their efforts proved
unavailing.
The funeral will be held from the Smith
town. house, 1929 Park avenue, at II
o'clock Thursday morning.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-17

SITUATION CRITICAL.
Cubans May Offer Armed Resistance
to Gen. BrOoke's Policy.

10 zen. DEoOAcS o11cy.
HAVANA, May 16.-The situation here
has become most alarming. To all APP
pearances the Cubans are about to make
armed manifestations against the
United States and its mode of governing
the island, although the conservative ele-
ment still hopes for peaceful ar
rangements. This state of af-
fairs, which was brought abrupt
ly to a head last Saturday by g.
partial quarrel between Gen. Gomez and
Gen. Brooke, has been forming for the
last two months. The first move has
been made by the army. 1t will proba-
bly, be supported by many Cubans.
The army, which Is really represented
although many dispute his authority,
by Gen. Gomez, Is particularly bitter
against Gov. Brooke and his policy The
soldiers declare they have been miserably
fooled and trapped by the Americans
They look upon the exchange of a gun
for $50 as an ignominious transaction for
them, as they have not been defeated by
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-17
HELD THE HOLE.
Judge GilfiIan Engages in a strug-
gle With Some Telephone Peou1e.

a
gle With Some Telephone People.
The Mississippi Valley Telephone COM
Pany, determined to plant pole in front
OF a vacant lot on Tenth avenue and
Fourth street southeast yesterday after
noon, j. B. Gilfllan, who resides on the
corner, objected to this, and sent his hired
man over to stop the work The man
jumped into the hole The telephone com
panys men yanked him out Thereupon
Judge Gillian went over, and he, his son
and hired man, stood guard over the
hole. A struggle ensued, in the course
OF which Judge Gilfillan was slightly hurt.
ana one of the telephone men was also
injured.
The matter was temporarily adjusted by
the retirement of both parties with the
exception OF two men whom the tele-
phone company placed on guard for the
night and police officer detailed from
the East side station, to watch all parties
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-17
find A HARD TANGLE
WORK OF TRYING TO STRAIGHTEN
OUT TRAFFORD JAMES
AFFAIRS
PR0MIssORY NOTES LEFT

These Evidences of Indebtedness
Foot Up Over S2O,OOO-One of
Them at Least Was for Legiti-
mate Business Transaction, to
which the Consent OF the Loaner
of the Money Was Obtained.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-17

Haynes photograph artist has the fac
ulty OF securing your best pose and ex-
preston Cor. Selby and Virginia avs
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-17
IN UNCLE SANS BLUE.

Revenue Cutters Cabin Boys Are
Stranded in ST. Paul.
Midshipmites they could have passed
for when they entered the central police
station last evening in search of a place
to lodge over night. They were three Of
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-17
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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-17
CUBANS ARE CAUTIOUS |
PREPARE A TELEGRAM WHICH
THEY DECIDE TO NOT SEND
TO HAVANA POWERS
CONDITIONS ARE STILL GRAVE

Washington Authorities Confident
That Gen. Brooks Is Equal to the
Occasion, and viii Distribute the
$3,OOO,OOO Without Causing an
outbrenk-Gen.1 Gomez Preparing
Lengthy Manifesto.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-08-13
MONTREAL BIKE INLET.
One Record Broken in the Races
Held Yesterday.

MONTREAL, Aug. 1.-THE last day
of the worlds bicycle meet was at
tended by fair weather and crowd of
15,0O0 people. Only one record was
broken, the five-mile amateur tandem
unpaced which Hooper and Nelson re-
duced to 1O:141s. What was expected
to be the star event of theSafternoon,
the championship match between the
winners of the mile amateur and mile
professional championships, turned out
a disappointment. Major Taylor re-
fused to ride against Summersgkill, the
English champion. There was nothing
in it for the colored flyer, and with no
money in sight, without pacing, he re-
fused to take any chances, - Summers
gill took the worlds championship by
default, riding it in 2:1Sas. The five
mile amateur tandem pursuit race was
a rafting one from start to finish. The
teams were started 9T2s yards apart.
The race went to Hooper and Nelson in
the worlds record time for five miles
tandem unpaced of 1O:14b, with In
graham and Moran in second place and
Caldow and Goodson third. All these
teams beat the previous worlds record.
Summary:
Two mile professional-Final heat
won by Major Taylor. Tom Butler Sec
ond. c. r. Mccarthy of st. Louis third.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-08-13
MRS. CRAVEN.
Files a Number Of Pleadings in
Fair Case Suits.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. u. = Mrs.
Nettie r. Craven to-day filed a number
of new pleadings with the County
Clerk, their purpose being to establish,
if possible, her claim that she is the
widow of the late Senator Fair and
entitled to one-third of his entire
estate. The executors of the will, the
heirs and all persons interested in
James c. Fairs estate are named as
defendants.
The decision rendered by Judge Slack
declaring the trust clause invalid has
made this suit possible. When the
trust clause fell the estate stood as
though Senator Fair had died intestate,
SO far as the larger portion of the prop
erty was concerned. Immediately the
heirs at law made application for par
tial distribution of the real property.
The application was granted. and then
the heirs sought distribution of the per-
sonal property. Upon these distribu-
ton orders the battle will be made.
Mrs Craven comes into court this
time under Section 1864 of the Code of
Civil Procedure, which provides for the
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-08-13
TRAGEDY AT DENVER.
Two Police Officers Murdered at the
Colorado City.


DENVER, Aug 1.-TWO police Off
GERS were murdered here at 1 o'clock
tonight by recruits belonging to Com
pany L, Thirty fourth Volunteer In
fantry, now stationed at Fort Logan.
The soldiers had been raising dis
turbance in Louis Klipfel's saloon at the
corner of Market and Twentieth streets,
during the evening, and Officer Tom
Clifford was notified of their actions
and asked to keep his eye on them
and came upon the men at the cor
ner of Blake and Twentieth streets.
He was about to accost the soldiers,
when one of them turned on him and
placing the muZzle of a revolver to
his breast. sent a bullet through his
heart Clifford expired almost instantly.
Two of the men were captured, and
gave their names as Bryant and Cum
mings They say they do not know the
name of the man who did the killing.
Officer W. E. Griffith started on a
bicycle in pursuit of the man who did
the shooting. He was gaining on him
rapidly, when the murderer ceased run
ming, drew his revolver and shot Grit
fifth through the body, killing him al
most instantly.
had not been captured, and the entire
detective force of the city has been
placed on his track.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-08-13
After Waterloo.

On ascending to the top of the emf
nence we came upon the French guns
scattered in various directions, evident
ly in the way of being dragged to the
Chaussee from different positions. This
attempt had failed owing to the muddy
state of the plowed land and the rapid
ity of our advance, which obliged the
drivers of the gun carriages to fee foi
their lives by cutting the horses traces.
l perceive that some of the guns had
engraved on them Egalite, Fraternlte.
and others the letter M; many OF the
guns had the number of the English
regiment which had captured them
chalked on them-a mode usually adopt
ed in the Peninsula. The carriages
were sunk in the ground almost TO the
axletreeS. AS we proceeded, we Iell III
with the Prussian columns, coming up
from our left, marching to join their
army. They began to plumber the bis
cult convoy most unceremoniously, and
1 had great difficulty in preventing 1t.
Perceiving some troops to our right l
rode up to them and found they were
part of our division-the Twenty-sec-
ond Regiment-commande by Sir John
Colborne (now Lord Seaton, moving
across the country toward Nivelles. l
applied to him for guard to protect
the convoy, but he refused it with some
unmeaning excuse, and l was therefore
left to my own resources to get out OF
the difficulty as we'll as I could.
The Prussians kept moving by US oc-
casionally, and I would most certainly
have been plundered by them of the
best portion of the biscuit, had it not
been for the opportune arrival OF a
detachment of our German cavalry the
Kings German Legion. The command
ing officer, seeing my dilemma, 1mme-
diately ordered some of his men TO
draw their swords and accompany the
convoy, and thus we moved on to Qua
ire Bras through Genappe. l there be-
held. in addition to MANY other debris
of the French army. Napoleon's car
riage on the spot where it had been
overtaken and plundered. Around It
were Prussian soldiers scraping and
sitting the ground in consequence of a
report that some diamonds had fallen
from their settings in the night scram-
ble-The Cornhill.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-08-13
Flames Break Out in the Livery
Stables Of Scott & Scott,
The Buildings Soon Being Reduced to a
Mass Of Ruins.
Over Fifty Horses in the Stables
When the Fire Occurred, All
but Three Being Incinerated,
Besides a Number Of Vehicles
Being Burned.

FRESNO, Aug. 12.-Scott & SCOTS
livery stable ON Tulare street was
burned at late hour tonight. Inc
building, which was of wood, broke Out
in a mass of flames, and it was lmpos-
sible to save anything. There were over
fifty horses in the stable, and all but
three were incinerated. A large num-
Der of rigs were also burned.
Supervisor Phil Scott and his son
were the owners of the stable.
The loss is estimated at S17,OOO,
which includes that of the proprletors
of the stable, as well as private parties
having rigs there. 1t is estimated tnat
sixty-five vehicles, including two
hearses and dead wagon belonging To
Stephens & Bean, were burned. There
were also hacks, carriages, delivery
wagons, etc. About fifty horses were
burned alive. Their cries could be heard
for blocks.
Nothing is known of the origin OF the
fire The building was owned by M
Diggs of Woodland.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-08-13
CALIFORNIA VOLUNTEERS.
A Large Fund for the Reception OF
Of the Soldiers.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 12.-Al-
ready $4,000 have been subscribed
toward the fund for the reception and
entertainment of the First California
volunteers, and it is expected that this
sum will be trebled before the arrival
of the regiment. Copper wires which
will blaze with electric lights have
been stretched across Market street at
short intervals, and it is proposed to
use evergreens so freely in the decora-
ton of the buildings that the city S
main avenue through which the boys
will march will resemble a rustic road.
It is evident that the illumination of
the city will surpass anything ever seen
on this coast. All the principal towns
in the State are taking an interest in
the event, and from many places ever
green's are being sent here for the use
of the Committee on Decorations. The
famous Arion Society of New York.
now on a visit here, has consented to
sing for the benefit of the fund.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-08-13
CAMPAIGN IN PHILIPPINES.
The Government Negotiating fo1
More Transports.

SAN FRANCISCO,Aug. 12.-Prepara-
lions for an aggressive campaign in the
Philippines are becoming more and
more apparent in the character OF the
transport business between here and
Manila The troopships are all carry
ing men to their full capacity.
Those at present in the transport SER
vice as stock ships are the Siam and
the Leelanaw, and the Government is
negotiating for the Aztec, Centennial
and Adams. These five steamers have
a carrying capacity of nearly 2oOO
animals, and before the end of Septem-
her they will all be westward bound
with full loads. The Tacoma, the sail
ing vessel used as a stock ship, will be
put in service as a feed ship. To-day
32S mules, with the necessary quota OF
packers and teamsters were sent on
board the SIAM Eleven carloads of
quartermasters supplies were placed on
the same vessel.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-08-13
Rooting Plants.

Cuttings taken in August for winter
house plants should be rooted in the
usual manner in a ,propagating bed
arranged for the purpose. This is prac :
ticable in the conservatory, but for
those who have not such a good place
for this work the saucer system Of
roofing" is recommended, which con-
sists of fiat pans or saucers, In which
is placed couple of inches of sand.
The cuttings are placed in this sand.
which IS kept constantly wet and in,
the sun. It is highly important that
the sand be kept wet during the en-
tire time Of roofing.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-08-13

| ties beyond the Potomac. The people
realize the necessity for a good gun or
pistol A cheap weapon, which might
miss fire, may result in the loss of a
| life and they are as careful in making
| their selection as in buying furniture
| for their houses or harness for their
animals. Target shooting is a common
sport, with the result that some of the
records made are remarkable.
SOME EXPERT BOY SHOTS.
| The boy who has been brought up on
Southern plantation and who cannot
hit a bulls eye an inch in diameter at
$50 feet with a Remington is not con-
sidered of much account. he is gen
orally as skillful with shotgun, ana
the number of prize winners from the
South in bird-shooting contests in dlf'
ferent parts of the country is very no.
ticeable No particular make OF hre-
arm is preferred as long as 1t is up TO
the standard. In selecting rifle from
IS to 44-caliber are the popular sizes.
A large number of revolVers ranging
from 81 to ~ caliber are sold, as the
81 size is considered play weapon
and not of much value for self-defense
or otherwise. All of the hardWars
stores, especially in the country, make
a speciality of firearms and ammunl'
ton, as a large portion of their revenue
COMES from this branch of the business.
Some of them frequently sell as many
shotguns in a year as plowS or cultl'
vators. and the quantity of cartr1dgea
disposed of is enormous.
So much has been said. about the col,
ored brother and his razor, that the
average newspaper reader would I'M
agine every negro carried at least one
if not more of these around with him
Far more knives than razors however
are stored away, as they can be bought
much cheaper.
CHEAP WEAPONS ARE POPULAR
These people are also fond of fire.
arms. but buy the cheaper weapons, for
the reason that they cannot afford to
pay the price of the higher qualities
They frequently do as much harm
however, as is indicated by the crimes
which are committed through then
agency. Little shoe-knives, Also what
are called butcher-k knives. are sold to
the negroes, as well as the old-fash-
toned Jack knife, which has blaze
four or five inches long, and which they
sharpen on a stone until it has an
edge which is about as keen as a razoN
The knife is so handy for many pur-
poses that it is very popular with them,
although used many a time improper-
ly.
During the last ten or twelve years.
as is we'll known, large number of
Northern settlers have located in Geor
-gia and the Carolinas and other States.
Meet Of thano had preilldice against
carrying weapons. for which apparent,
ly they had no use. but the write,
knows of many instances where the.
were the best customers for firearms
at the hardware stores within few
months after they came to- their new
homes, circumstances forcing them to
realize that these weapons were neces-
sary.-Pittsburg Dispatch.