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2 PHILIPPINE LEADERS almost TTWAXTXXOTjS XV lITOI OT ANNEXATION SPAIN'S SMASHED SHIPS Are Too Badly Damaged to Be Worth Repairing— Dewey's Cruisers Docked and Cleaned Associated Press Special Wire. MANILA. Sept. 6.-At a meeting yester day of twenty leaders of the Filipinos of all sections, called to discus* the policy ot these islands, eighteen of them were em phatically ln favor of outright annexation to the United States and two were in favor of a republic. The general native opinion ts that It is best to adopt United States Consul Wlldman's suggestion and offer liberal inducements to the Independence factions to co-operate "and to reward the services rendered. The United Slates cruisers Olympla and Raleigh returned here from Hong Kong today. Ships Were Smashed WASHINGTON, Sept. C.-A report from Constructor Capps at Manila, juet received here, states, that aside from the small gun boats lhat have been raised and put into service by Admiral Dewey, none of the Spanish ships of war engaged In the bat tle of Manila bay are likely to be raised. Mr. Capps was sent to the Asiatic station especially to assist ln putting the squad Ton In first-class condition for any emergency. Already the flagship Olympla and the gunboat Raleigh have been docked and cleaned at Hong Kong, and the Boston ar rived there last Saturday for the same pur pose. Within the course of a few weeks at the outside, Admiral Deweys squadron •will have been thoroughly renovated, and reinforced as he has been by thje- Monte rey and the MoadTiock and with other iron clads within easy reach, the aflmlral will be ln shape to meet any who threaten to disturb his possession of Manila- Admiral Dewey was recently called upon to Investigate reports that the Spanish prisoners taken by the insurgent* ln the Philippines were subjected! to cruel treat ment. A cable message was received from Admiral Dewey today saying that the story probably originated from the faot that the insurgents were unable to meet the wants of the sick Spanish prisoners. He said he had been unable to find amy proof cf nets of cruelty on the part of the insur gents. Madrid Advices LONDON, Sept. 6.—A special from Mad rid, published here this afternoon, says the Cabinet has been occupied in discussing the situation of the Spaniards, civil and military, of the Philippines who may be deslrlous of returning to Spain, but who are deterred from so doing by the number af insurgent* and their armed ships. Therefore, It is said, the Cabinet realizes the necessity for sending warships for tTielr protection. Continuing, tho dispatch says the Cabi net decided to prevent the newspapers from printing accounts of the secret session of the Cortes. The Spanish newspapers generally blame the government for attempt to control the debates of the Cortes, saying their convo cation 1» useless If closed doors are added fo the silence imposed upon the press. Continuing the dispatch says: "The Senators who oppose closed doors are not disposed to resist them. Several of them who have been interviewed on the subject denounce the action taken, but say they did not think It worth while under the present circumstances to place ob ctacles ln the way of the government. Gen. Weyler declines to discuss the closed doors, but he Is determined to provoke a debate at a public sitting ln order to attack the conduct of the war. "The government will not present a loan bill, and Is postponing questions of finance until peace Is definitely arranged. "The chamber will be prorogued ln a month, the next session beginning In 1899. "Admiral Monterolla has been nominated on the Cuban Evacuation Commission, to aueceed Gen. Gonzales. "Gen. Parrado has returned to Spain." The minister of war has received a dis patch dated at Hollo, from Gen. R'.os, cap tain general nf the Spanish possessions in the Philippines and governor of the Vlzeaya Islands, as follows: "Our flotilla has visited the whole archi pelago. There wa3 no sign of the threat ened rebellion ln the Vlzcayas." The cabinet has authorized (he foreign minister, Duke Almodovar de Rio, to ne gotiate with the Philippine Insurgents to ransom the 6000 Spanish prisoners now ln their hands, and It ha* been decided to transmit money to Manila for that purpose and for the relief of the Spanish troops, which are urgently In need of funds. Greene Coming Home SAN FRANCISCO. Sept. 6.—Gen. F. V. Greene, who sailed from here In command of the second Manila expedition, Is due to arrive In San Francisco on the China on the 21st Inst. Spain's Rule Ended LONDON, Sept. 7.—The Hong Kong cor respondent of the Daily Telegraph says.: The exodus of the Spanish families and priests'from Manila continues, They all feel that Spanish rule at Luzon Is at an end. The monastic orders, anxious on account of their large property holdings in theln terlor, are endeavoring to dispose of them. They would welcome American or English authority. Considerable anxiety exists regarding the lO.OuO or 12.000 prisoners, including Spanish troops and civilians, women and children, In the hands of the Filipinos. Some of themare undergoing humillationsand hard ships, and circumstances may arise whlrh would endanger their lives. Efforts should be made by Spain :ind the United States co- Jolntly to secure their ransom. "While In Manila I found a rigid censor ehip on messages touching friction with the native leaders. So far, Ido not believe It serious, but tactful treatment Is certainly necessary In order to avoid the possibility of rupture." The Hong Kong correspondent of fhe Daily Mail says:. "From a Spanish source, I Itarn that tho German cruiser Ariona Is laying off'Palyan Island ln the Suluza, awaiting instructions to take possession. The Germans have long been anxious to purchase this island." Despondency From Drink SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 0.-This morn-! ing J. C. Martin, a resident of Healdsburg, •hot and killed himself ln the room of a woman at 229 Golden Gate avenue. The reason for his act Is not known at present unless it was remorse. He leaves a wife and two children who reside In Healds jkU'.rtia left two letters, ln Which he aald that he feared death at the hands of the woman, Dell Bartlett, and ln which he states that she Is ln possession of all his valuables and papers. There Is no doubt, however, but that he did away with him self. Ties woman tarns disappeared. Martin has been drinking heavily and was under treatment for nervous prostration. TROOPS NOT PAID Because ths Regimental Officers Dis tinctly Requested Delay WASHINGTON, Sept. 6.—Considerable complaint has reached the war department from different parts of the country that the volunteer corps in Cuba did not receive their pay. In most Instances the pay of the volunteers was three months ln arrears, and the government has been criticised for not paying the men promptly. Now that the troops have returned to the United States it develops that the men were not paid because the colonels of fifteen regi ments requested the paymaster general to withhold the money due the troops until they should return to th* United States. Paymastenr General Station says the gov ernment had a sufficient corps of paymas ters and plenty of money In Cuba and could have paid th* men promptly but for the re quest made bp/ the officers commanding ihe regiments. WHALESHIPS CRUSHED BY ICEBEBOS IN THE ARCTIC REGIONS Reports Are Vague and Somewhat Contradictory but Destruction of Fleet Seems Certain I SAN FRANCISCO, Sppt. 6.—A special to the Examiner says that news of disaster to the Arctic fleet came In the following let ter from Captain J. C. Downing ot the steamer Wolcott to Austin Claiborne, the ocal agent of the Pacific Steam Whaling Company. "I arrived from the westward this even ing. The latest from the Arctic Is that all the vessels were caught ln the Ice are lost. Mason, captain of the Jennie, Is crazy. I obtained the above Information from Cap tain Ned Lennen, pilot of the gunboat Wheeling. "J. C. DOWNING." This letter came via the steamer AI XI, which arrived from Juneau this afternoon. Mr. Claiborne believes that only the whal ing vessels originally caught in tho ice about Point Barrow were destroyed. These In cluded the Wanderer, Jessie H. Freeman, Belvidere, Orca, Rosarlo, Newport, Fear less and Jennie. The Rev. Sheldon Jackson, who returned on the Roanoke, reported that the Belvi dere got out and reached Port Clarence, where she coaled August 4 from the bark J. D. Peters. She then returned to Point Barrow. The Belvldere's officers also told Mr. Jackson that the Rosarlo had been crushed in the Ice and that the Wanderer had extricated herself and moved on to the vicinity of Herschel Island. As the Orca and Jessie H. Freeman Were destroyed last fall, the natives having set fire to and burned the latter. It would appear that the only vessels remaining at the mercy of the Ice floes and jams were the Jennie, Newport and Fearless. But besides the eight vessels named, there were the, Belaeca, Grampus Beloga, Nar whal and Mary D- Hume remaining In that part of the Arctilc. Captain Edwin Goodall of San Francisco, who came down pn the Al Xi, said: "Captain Downing told me that the fleet was destroyed in the ice break-up. He got his Information from Pilot Lennen of the U. S. gunboat Wheeling. Lennen was told of the disaster at Kotzeßue Sound. "Downing heard of no lives being lost, and I suppose no deaths occurred." Captain Downing further stated that when the Rasher left Unalaska August 10 Captain Snow, master of the vessel, was sick and that there were many fishermen at Chlgnlk waiting for the return of the bark J. D. Peters, so as to get out cf the coun try. I also learned that the whaler John and Wlnthrop left Unalaska early ln Au gust with 300 barrels of whale oil and 2000 pounds of bone. The Pacific Steam Whaling Company owned all the whalerst of the Arctic fleet save the BeTvUlere, the property of Wm. Lewis of New Bedford, Mass., and the Ro sarlo and Fearless, belonging to James McKenna of San Francisco. Agent Clai borne states that the vessels with a whal ing outfit were valued at $100,000 each. A Mysterious Murder MEMPHIS, Ten.n., Sept. C—The body of Foster M. Payne, a telegraph operator ror the Kansas City, Memphis & Birmingham Railroad, was found In the railroad yard ln this city, the head having boemcleanly severed from the body. It Is thought he was> murdered', as no reason can be found for suicide. His father Is said to be one of the most Influential citizens of Alabama, liv ing at Sheffield. His brother Is professor of a school at Greenwood. Ala. Canadian Questions ST. JOHNS, N. F„ Sept. G.—Sir James Winter, the Premier, has returned from the Quebec conference in order to meet the British Royal Commission on the French shore question, whose members are ex pected on Sunday next. Judging from reliable reports of the Premier's work at Quebec, the prospects are, bright for a satisfactory arrangement of the dispute between the United States, Canada and Newfoundland. BONDS ORDERED SIGNED The Supreme Court Speaks on the Question of Bridge • (Special to The Herald.) - # • SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 6.—The supreme court today granted a writ • • of mandate compelling the city clerk of L,os Angeles to sign bonds In the • • sum of $173,000 issued by the city council for lire and bridge improvements. • • the court held a special session yesterday and heard arguments and today c • gave Its opinion. The city clerk had refused to sign the bonds, giving as his • • reason that the act of 1889 relative to the Incurring of Indebtedness by cities, • • as amended ln 1893, was repealed by act of 1597. The supreme court says: • • 'The subject of the repealing act. as expressed ln Its title, is entirely for- c • eign to the subject of the section attempted to be repealed. We think it very • • clear that in such a case no repeal Is effected, because the repealing clause Is • • in conflict with a part of section 24, in article 4, of the constitution. / • • That section says that but one subject shall be embraced ln the title of an • • act, and If any subject shall be embraced ln the act and not expressed in the • • tille, such act shall be void only as to so much thereof as shall not be ex- • • pressed ln Its title. m ••••••••••••••••• SUPPLIES FOR CUBANS PAID FOB AMD DISTRIBUTED BY SPANIABDS THE CARGO ON THE COMAL Waits Instructions From Washington. Order Coming but Slowly Out of the Chaos in Havana Associated Tress Special Wire. HAVANA, Sept. 6—Senor Fernandea de Castrazo has directed a dispatch to the Mayors of the provincial towns Instruct ing them, ln order to avoid mistakes, to "correct the ignorance regarding the or igin of the relief supplies now being sen*. Into the Interior from Havana" and to tnke steps to Inform every Inhabitant that The supplies are "bought, paid for and distrib uted by the Colonial government, unaided by any foreign help of subscription." The United States steamer Comal Is still lying here Idle. Nothing has been done toward landing ties' cargo of supplies, and she Is awaiting Instructions from Wash ington. Yesterday the Ofella Cuban Military Hos pital, recently opened at Mariano, In the outskirts of Havana, was visited by up wards of 1000 Cubans. Great excitement prevailed. For a time It was feared trouble would ensue if vent was given to the feel ings on both sides, but fortunately nothing happened. On Saturday evening Senor Ed ouard Dolz, Secretary of Posts and Tele graphs in the colonial government, accom panied by his wife and the Marquis tie Cervera, military commander at Mariano, visited the hospital. They were received with military honors. The Cuban troops saluted them with the same honors. Reports from Baracoa by way of Cien fuegos says that absolute peace and quiet reign there and ln the vicinity. Much disease is reported from Gulnes, and the grip and Infectious fever have be come epidemic ln Havana, which is natural, and the poor and middle classes, already weakened by a low diet during the block ade, fall an easy prey. According to a letter from Manzanillo dated last Thursday that port has not suf fered from the blockade. Potatoes and on'ons suddenly disappeared from the mar ket, but since the news of peace srrlved. in spite of the fact that no vessel has land ed a cargo there. both these vegetables are again ln the market and selling at ordi nary prices. The only articles that ad vanced In pirlce at Manzanillo during the blockade were rice, which sold at $40 a hundred weight, and flour, which sold at 155 a sack. The general feeling at Manzan illo Is uncertainty as to the future of Cuba. Captain-General Blanco pardoned and teleased 17 prisoners who were serving time on the Isle of Pines. Advices from Sagua la Grande state that the estate* ln that section are pre paring to resume cultivation. The steamer Ardransosa, which has arrived at Sagua la Grande with her second cargo, will carry on her return to New York 12.000 bags of sugar cf the 1897 crop. Business activ ity has been resumed at Sagua after a paralysis of three months. The railway has opened Its warehouses, and firms who had discharged their clerks have finally rein stated them all. There Is no lack of pro visions there, but In the military hospi tals there are 620 men. The total amount subscribed by patriotic Spaniards in Havana "for the improvement of the Spanish navy" was $415,068.15. The Plant line of steamers Is about to re sume Its bl-weekly trips between Havana and Tampa. The Havana clergy appear anxious to know what conditions will pre vail after the Spanish evacuation. A high ecclesiastic In the course of an Interview here today said to the correspondent of the Associated Press: "This diocese is entirely self-supporting. AH we ask Is to be allowed to remain ln the exercise of religious liberty granted under the constitution of the United j States." Evidently the financial condition of the Havana diocese Is very different from that of the Santiago diocese, where the arch bishop and officials depend entirely upon their salaries. Several Important real estate transactions ate reported today In which Americans are buyers. The Tacon Theater block has been sold to an American syndicate for $330,000. The Payrete Theater has been engaged for the coming winter season by a well known American theatrical manager. The following vessels have arrived here since Saturday: The Strathalrlle from Philadelphia, with coal; Marlai Herrera, from Vera Cruz; Curytba, from Galveston; Lafayette, from St. Nazalre, ar.d the Rita, a coasting steamer, all with passengers and cargo, and the schooners Eliza Rogers and John Kir.gsland. from Key West. Colonial Red Tape HAVANA, Sept. 6.—Last night Captain Niles of the United States transport Comal and Major Niskern, who is In charge of the supplies with which the Comal Is laden under Instructions from Washington to superintend their distribution, received a message from President McKinley direct ing him to repeat their request on behalf of the United States government to land ar.d distribute the Comal's cargo without having to pay duty. This morning they addressed 1 a letter fol lowing the tenor of the president's lnsiruc tlor.s to Ser.or Rafael Montero, secretary of finance of the colonies, asking for a prompt reply. They polntedi out that If tho local government persisted ln Its atti tude the Comal would return to the United States. This evening the council of secretaries and Fire Improvements LOS ANGELES HERALD t WEDNESDAY MORNING* SEPTEMBER 7, fan decided that tt would be impossible to al low th* Comal to land her cargo without paring custom house duties, hut that It tha colonial government Is to distribute th* supplies then it will pay Hie duties, according to previous decision. All the southern ports of Cuba are said to be now receiving plentiful supplies of cargoes and doing business Ob th* aate helium seal*. The whole city of Havana la again Ilghtedi aa It used to be. Before the block ade and since It has been raised the city has been only partially lighted, the prin cipal streets on one or two nights of late, having almost been ln darkness. 1 Two More Fever Victims SAN FRANCISCO. Sent. B.—Private Frank G. Synex of the Wyoming light ar tillery died today at the division hospital of typhoid fever, and Jos. W. Healy of the hospital corps died of soarlet fever, caught from a patient. The new hospital for con valescents, erected by the Red Cross near the Presidio, Is to be opened tomorrow for the reception of patients. In One Round LONDON, Sept. s.—Dick Burge, the wel ter-weight pugilist, and Arthur Akers met early this morning at a West End rendez vous to engage ln a twenty-round contest for £1000. In the first round Burge suc ceeded in knocking Akers out and captur ing the purse. MILITARY COMMISSION LANDS AT SAN JUAN AND VISITS GENERAL MA CIAS The Only Feeling Shown by the Citi zen* of Porto Blco I* a Friendly Curiosity SAN JUAN DE PORTO RICO, Sept. 6.— The United States transport Seneca, carry ing Rear Admiral W. S. Schley and Brlg> adier General Gordon of the Porto Rico commission, arrived off the harbor last night. A boat immediately put oft from the New Orleans to the Seneca and took Admiral Schley on board. The Seneca also brought the postal com mission, slxl nurses and six surgeons. There were thirteen postal clerks with the com mission for the various stations. Th* com missioners will make an investigation Into the postal system of the island and report to Washington. The Seneca proceeded to Ponce this af ternoon. Paymaster Arthur, who la on board, has $1,000,01)0 for the troops. When the admiral's pennant was raised on board the New Orleans the marines pa raded and the band played. Shortly before noon the Spanleh brigadier general, Valla rino, made an official visit to Admiral Schley and was saluted with seven guns. During th* afternoon Admiral Schley and General Gordon came ashore and took up their quarters at the Hotel Inglaterra, where they will remain during the sessions of the military commission. They walked from the quay to the hotel, attracting much attention. The Bpanleh soldiers and sail ors who throng the city seemed especially curious to see the man who destroyed Cer vera's fleet. The only guard for the party consisted of three policemen, but even these were unnecessary, as there was no hostile demonstration whatever. About 4 oclock General Brooke arrived from his headquarters at Rlo Pedras and the three commissioners, all of whom arc ranked by Captain General Maclas, made a call of courtesy upon him. All appears to be clear sailing to the United Statets commissioners, but It Is re- ported that the Spanish commissioners ex pect considerable compensation for the Spanish property! to be relinquished. HAS BEEN NO WAR Pando Says the Spanish Soldiers Were Sold Out NEW YORK, Sept. s.—General Luis N. Pando, the former commander of the Span ish troops at Manxanlllo, who arrived on the Ward liner Philadelphia, spoke to the newspaper men through an Interpreter. Asked to express his views of the war ln general, the General replied with a gesture of derision: "Why, there has been no war. There are two hundred thousand soldiers ln Cuba who have not seen an American soldier. My opinion is," General Pando continued, "that the Spanish and American soldilers were simply Inveigled Into a war by the politicians of the two countries. The poli ticians made fools of the soldiers—they sold them." Asked If he believed that General Toral should be court-martialed, General Pando replied: "I believe that In the regular course of events, considering what has happened, he will be." Asked to explain the story which has been printed, to the effect that he had secretly fled from Cuba with 12,000,000 francs, Gen eral Pando replied: "When I get back to my country, I will get what Is of more value to me than the amount of money you mentioned, the re spect of my fellow countrymen." In response to the question of his des tination, General Pando said that he was on his way to Madrid. He wished to get there, he said, as quickly as possible, ln order to attend the meeting of the Cortes. He would not go to Paris, he thought. Asked If he thought the Cubsns could govern themselves. General Pando said that he thought they couid. General Pando was feeling well at the Hotel America today, and for about two minutes he submitted to an Interview by newspaper representatives. The first thing he had to say was that a misunderstanding had gone abroad about his criticism of General Shafter. Ho de clared that he thought General Shafter an able general, and he doubted if any other American could have brought the Santiago campaign to such a speedy close with such little bloodshed. G"neral Pando also took occasion to deny the story about his duel ln Mexico. He said that he did not even know such a per son as he had been represented as fighting with. General Pando will sail tomorrow on either the Dahn or the Auranla. Settled at Last PITTSBURG, Pa., Sept. «.—The sutt of Pitcher Baldwin against Chris Yon Der Ahe of the St. Louis Browns was terminat ed today, when Yon Der Ahe's lawyer paid the amount of the judgment, about 1300, and costs amounting to over 11200. Advance in Glassware PITTSBURG, Sept. 6.—The Table Olass ware Manufacturer!' annotation was ln session today, and decided that an advance ln prices should be made, ranging from I to IS per cent. ' . THE STATE FAIR RACES FUUUH GOOD SPORT FOB A LA 808 CROWD In the Six B*ces Only On* Favorite Oot First Money—Race* on > Baetem Tracks SACRAMENTO, Sept. B.—The attendance at the state fair was very good for the sec ond day. The sport at the track was ex cellent and all the condition* were favor able. Out of six race* but ens favorite got first money. Results: Six furlongs, selling, Sunnyslope stake- Ban Mateo, S to 6, won, Shasta Water, even, second. Major Cook, 8 to 1, third. TTme, 1:14. Suffrage, OTleeta, Ringmaster, Ducat and Mollle A. also ran. Five furlongs, 2-year-old fillies—Modwe na, 3 to 1, won, Mldlove, 3 to 1, aecond, Mag dnlena, 7 to 6, third. Time, 1:02. Cross- Moltna also ran. Six and a half furlongs, selling—Sport Mc- Allister, 4 to 1, won, Venus, IS to 1, second, Harry Thoburn, 1 to a, third. Time, I:22'fc. Fllrtllla also ran. Six furlongs, selling, for 2-year-olds— Casdale, 6 to 5, won, Faversham, 4 to 1, second, Naptan, 4 to 5, third. Time, 1:16%. Ollt Edge also ran. Six furlongs, Dewey selling stake—Mo rlnga, 8 to 1, won, Marplot, S to 5. second, Chimera, 8 to 8, third. Time, 1:14%. Lo re tte, Arabaces and El Moro also ran. Seven and a half furlongs—Ko Ko, 50 to 1, won, Scarborough, 3 to 2, second, Colonel Wheeler, 4 to 5, third. Time, 1:37. Manzan llla, St. Philip, Tenrlca and Tom Anderson also ran. Eastern Races CHICAGO, Sept. (.—Weather cool at Hawithorn«| track heavy. Results: Five and a half furlongs—Antiquary won. Old Fox s»eead, Sldtllla third. Time. 1:14. Seven furlongs—Wilson won, Molo sec ond, Prince Biases third. Time, 1:34. Five and a half furlongs—Silver Stone won, Mr. Johnson second, Coeval dOr third. Time, 1:14. One mile—Vice Regal won, Moncereifh second, Inconstancy third. Time, 1:50. Six furlongs—Czarowltch won. Governor Sheehan second, Red Gldd third. Time, 1:81 V- • Seven furlongs—Trebor won, Inuendo second, Bright Eyes third. Time, 1:26. At Newport CINCINNATI, Bept. «.-Only two favor ites won for the talent at Newport today. The track was fast and the racing good. Summaries: Six and a half furlongs—Hammon won, Ideal Beau second, Howitzer third. Time, 1:22%. Five furlongs—Gay Parftlenne won, Joek e> Joe second, Souchon third. Time, 1:02. One and a sixteenth mfles—Maddalo won, Prosecutor second, Vlrlg cO. third. Time, 1:47*4- Mlle and an eighth, handicap—Paul Kau var won, Three Bars second, Dudley E. third. Time, 1:53%. Seven furlongs—Miss Bramble won. Necklace second, Albert Vale third. Time, 1:28%. Seven furlongs—Motllla won, Tit-for-Tat second, Maseppa third. Time, 1:29. At Anaconda i ANACONDA, Mont., Bept. «.—Results: Five furlongs—Howard won, Tammany second, Tarslon third; time, 1:02%. Four furlongs—Royal Fan won, Sir Urlan second. Ivy Bloom third; time, :50. Six furlongs—Pexotto won, Jim Gore sec ond, Pat Morrlsey third; time, 1:15.. One mile—Reel won. New Moon second, Chappie third; time, 1:43. Five and a half furlongs—Valenderine won, Miss Rowena second, Etta H. third; time, 1:08%. One mile—Masoero won, Paul Pry second, Joe Cotton thlrdi; time. 1:44. At Hartford HARTFORD, Sept. 6.—lnterest ln the second day's racing meet of the grand circuit at Charted Oak park today center ed in the Charter Oak purse for 810,000. There were sixteen starters, with Ma tile Patterson favorite at SO against the Held at 100, but the talent took kindly to John Noland, and bought him with he field. He proved to be the winner ln straight heats after Mattle Patterson had aken the first. Summaries: 2:24 trot, 3-year-olds., purse 31000—The Earl won ln straight heats; best time, 2:10%; Helen Simmons second, Admiral Symmes third. 2:30 pace, purse 82000—Royal R Shelton won ln straight heats; best time, 2:07%; Split Silk second. Lady of the Manor third. The Charter Oak, 2:17 trot, purse 810, --000—J"ohn Nolan won second, third "and fourth heats; time, 2:10%, 2:09%, 2:11; Mat- He Patterson won first heafln 2:11%; Stam boulette third. Trotting handicap, purse 81000—Tommy Brltton won tn straight heats; time, 2:21%, 2:15%; Oakley second, Burpol third. At Fort Brie BUFFALO, Sep. 6.—lt was raining part of the afternoon and the Fort Erie track was very sloppy. Results: Six furlongs—Zanette won, Glenalbyn second, Barney Aaron, Jr., third"; time, 1:19%. Six furlongs—Trimmer won, The Gard ener second. Thanksgiving third'; time, 1:21%. One mile—Simon D. won, Cogmoosle sec ond, Pearl third; time, 1:46%. Six furlongs—J. E. Cllnes won, Tendo tega second. Sir Caslrrlr third 1 ; time, 1:19. Six furlongs—Damocles won. Loyal Prince second, Tillle W. third; time, 1:20. One mile and an eighth—Beau Ideal won, Leonlre aecond, Rockwood third; time, 2:03%. The Industrial Committee WASHINGTON, Sept. 6—Shortly after 11 oclock President McKinley announced the names of his appointees on the Indus trial committee. They are: Andrew L. Harris of Ohio, S. N. D. North of Massa chusetts. Frank P. Sargent of Illinois, Ma son A. Smith of South Carolina, John M. Farquhar of New York, Eugene D. Conger of Michigan, Thomas W. Philips of Penn sylvania, Charles J. Harris of North Caro lina and M. D. Ratchf ord of Indiana. Colonial Tariffs WASHINGTON, Sept. 6.—Some changes ln the Cuban and Porto Rlcan tariff rates were approved by the president today. In the former rates for both Islands the Im portation of oleomargarine and such pro ducts was prohibited. Under the new ar rangements they wllf be admitted at the same rate as butter. * »» Miles Reaches Port NEW TORK, Sept. 7.—The United Btates transport Obdam, with General Miles on board, passed sm Bandy Hook at 8:23 this morning. 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Chlf-i Fancy Liberty Silk and Chiffon Tucking*, ton pleatings, etc., Silk lined, black Runnings and Puffings for Dress fronts, and fancy yokes, long tabs, Black, Cream, Pink, Blue, Mais, no duplicates, Nils, Gold, $5.50 to $25.00 Each $2.75 to $6.00 Yard Ruchings and Pleatings Liberty Silk, Mousseline de Sole and Chiffon, narrow bands for trimming, Black 15c to 75c Yard \ Colors 25c to 65c Yard See Our North Window Display of the Season's Latest Novelties in Skirtings and Linings. Delineator and Fashion Sheets tor October now In AMUSEMENTS af^rtlhAllltl TEmmAmA* Los Angeles Society Vaudeville Theater. ijrpneum Oontyht tm mMlot ffa/opZjM*m & &m£% .... ANOTHKR IDEAL VAUDEVILLE BILL THE MARVELOUS 8*1)1, the unrivaled Russian gjrmnut, In exhibitions of daring. Stransth and grace. MMX. MARIE TAVARY, the operatle star ot two continents, ln an entire noun of songt. MIfS LILLIAN BITRKHAKT and company presenting her new and dainty oomedl. etta. Dropping a Hint. Grand attraction; Prince Yonida's ORIENTAL JAPANESE TROUPE faII ot surprise!. Continued succors of the European marvels, 3 SISTERS MACaRTE. Mcl BRIDE AND UOODRIcn, the talented duo; character artists, vocaiists and dancers Tha eharmtuf entertainers. THOS. F. KELLY and Miss VIOLETTJ, In the'r latest eastern sueeesia. PRICKS NEVER CHANGING—Evening, reserved seats. 2So and Me; nlterr. 100. Boau lar matinees Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday Telephone Main HIT €xtrq jfdmission 2>gy 9f?atinoo Friday, Sept. 9, a M atinbe prices. Angeles Theater * °- WYAI L«e.. c - WOOD ' MONDAY, SEPT. 12-FOVR NIGHTS—AND WEDNESDAY MATINEE, MR. CHARLES FROHMAN PRESENTS, ffljfr, Jfonry iVfiifor Monday and Wednesday Nights and Wednesday Matinee ..Heart's Eass Tuesday Night, .The Master | Thursday Night A Marriage of Convenience New York Cast and Seeu.o Appointments. Beats on Bale Thursday. September S PRICKS—ihe. 600, 7ac. II snd 11.50 Tel. Main 70 ffazard's Pavilion %WJSS."* Friday Coaming, September 9th ...7>r. V. We Witt Valmage... ONLY ONE NIGHT IN LOS ANGELES Reserved Seats 50c and Si.oo, now on sale at Fitzgerald Music and Piano Co., It 3 South Spring street. No other prices. One-half the seating capacity already sold. Don't wait until the last day. ganta Barbara and Return $3.00 The next and last popular excursion September 9-10. Good for 30 days. Stop overs at Ventura. Between mountain and sea. Bathing, Boating, Sailing. The best preserved mission in California i founded 1786. The tourist's " Mecca." n . /5% _ >> Los Angeles Tloket Offlce Southern craetrtc Company 229 South Spring Street ganta Fe Route—A Day Quicker Leave-Los An»ele« ,9:Y>am. Sun., Mon., Tuei., Wei., Thurs., Frl. Sat. • Arrive—Deny r VUOp.m Tuei., Wed., Thurs., Fn, Bat., Sua., Moo. ....':ooam. Wed. Tnurs, Frl, Sat, sun., Mon., Tues. Arrive—Chleaio 9:oup.m. Wed, Thurs., Frl., Sat, Bun, Moo., Tues. What is the use of traveling over round-about lines when the best accommodations at the least rates can be had over not only the shortest and quickest but the most comfort able route—SANTA FE ROUTE ganta Catalina Island Three end one-halt hours from Los Angeles. A summer and winter resort without a counter part on the American continent. Grandest mountain stage ride In the west. Famous fishing and hunting grounds. Uiati bottom boat revealing tne wonders of the ocean's depths. HOTaL METROPOLE, open all Ihe year. Reduced rites for the fall and winter seaion. Round trip dally from Lo» Angeles SUNDAY EXCURSION, allowing three hours on the Is.and. See railroad time tables. For lull information, illustrated pamphlets and rates, apply to I™ M » tn * ' banning Company, gg A °„V. h ,.y riP « Btwt - Q a A. R. Special Train. Sept. 8 f«K! Via Verminal Railway Leave Pasadena 8:00 a. m„ Los Angeles 8:35 s. m. Return, leave Long Beach 10 p. m., running through to Pasadena. See Agents Terminal Railway for further particulars. 1000 Feet of Plank Walk on Beach *-* AT hanta MONICA—SOUTH REACH TO NORTH UEACH, PASSING ARCADIA HOTEL, CAMERA OBSCURA ON BEACH. WARM PLUNGE. FREE CONCERTS EVERY BAT. CKDAY AND SUNDAY BY CELEBRATED LOB ANGELES MILITARY BAND. Southern California Polo Club Races *Z9 p m c q ./* Notable entries for horse, pony, Jit Santa ///onica, aept. St, /If, // hurdle and wagon races. Free Concerts everr Batarday and Sunday by Celebrated Los Angeles Military Band. GA. R. Encampment— Sept. 6to J6 Offlolal and Direct line ■ TRAINS LEAVK-B:3i, •9;54, ni:os am , 1 :i\ 4:60, 6:45 p.m. ('Sundays only-) ONLY 60 CENTS ROUND TRIP. FAST TRAINS. COMFORTABLE COACHES City Ticket Office, 2-30 South Bprlng Street. _ . ... TT" an-TWELFTH AND GRAND AVa,NU« WH&hlre Ostrich rarm — rreedinu birus. egos, chick*. J1 Ihe1he only Ostrloh Farm where feathers are manufactured Into boas. Capes, tips, plumes,et Be»U on ARKANSAS ELECTION Results In an Unquestioned Demo- cratio Victory LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Sept. s.—Arkansas today elected a full corps of state officers, 100 members of the lower house of the leg islature. 16 state senators, local officers In each of the 75 counties, and voted on the adoption ot two Important constitutional amendments as well as on the question of the liquor license In the different counties. The Democratic Mate ticket, headetl by Dan W. Jones, 1» undoubtedly elected, the only question of doubt being the stse of the Democratic plurality. The vote on the two constitutional amendments is ln doubt. One of these provides for the creating by the legislature of a railroad commission, and the other for tho levying of a tax of 3 mills for road purposes. This being an. off year, the total vote will hardly exceed 126,000. There Is much excitement ln several counties over local contests. In Crawford county the fight between the Democrat* and Republicans Is very bitter. It Is alleged that whisky In larg* quantities has been secretly distrib uted In that county by both sides, and trouble is looked for. The rivalry In Gar land county is Interesting. Secret com mittees composed of determined men, friend* of the opposing candidates, are stationed at every polling place ln Gar land county for the avowed purpose of pre venting fraudulent voting and corruption. Th* situation) in Jefferson over th* race for Sheriff ts such as to cause a feeling of apprehension and report* from that county are eagerly awaited. But few figures are at hand at midnight. Th* Republicans have carried Newton and Searcy counties and the Populists have probably carried Clarke, Cleveland, Whit* and Nevada, A few other counties are la doubt, but the Democrats have nearly all of them secured. The Indications are that Jones will have a majority over the combined oppoaitlon ot from 20,000 to 80,000. The railroad commis sion constitutional amendment le undoubt edly adopted. Bo far as Is known at tbl* hour no serious trouble has occurred. Joe Wheeler Will Stay CAMP WIKOPP, Sept. 6.—Major Gen eral Joseph Wheeler of the volunteers will continue In command of the division of reg ular cavalry under General Shafter. The president, when he was here, asking Gen. Wheeler If It was necessary for htm to go to Alabama for the campaign, and Gen. Wheeler replied that it was not. President McKinley expressed a desire for him to re main in the army until the work of the peace commission takes some satisfactory form. Gen. Wheeler, however, is not likely to stay ln the army after congress meet* In December. Italy Wants Peace ROME, Sept. 6.—The Popolo Romano an nounces that th* Italian government has decided to reply to the circular of Emperor Nicholas on tb* subject of a conference to consider international peace measures hy an offer to second his proposal ln every way possible. Supplies for Dewey BAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 6.-TH* steamer Condor 1* being loaded with commissary supplies for the army and! navy la th* Philippines, and' It I* the intention of the government to nut a number of beets* akesvrd. (