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THE MORNING OBEGONIAN, SATl7BDa.f, NOVEMBER 24, 1900. IN HIS OWN BEHALF Kuetemeyer Gives His Version of the Fatal Shooting. WIS FIRST STATEMENT IN THE CASE He Testified That He Warned Lsnrat Twice to Drop the Weapon LeTcIed at Him. As a witness In his own behalf, W. A. Kuetemeyer testified on cross-examination by District Attorney Chamberlain that, because of the excitement under which be was laboring at the time ot the affray with lunrut, he was not certain of the firing of the third shot. This was tbo shot that Inflicted the fatal wound which caused Lunrut's death. Kuetc rceyer denied that he willfully and ma liciously shot the man down, and main tained that Lunrut drew and continued to point a pistol directly at him, and he shot In self-defense. The defendant conducted himself well under the searching: Investi gation of his acts by the prosecution, and altogether made a good witness for him self. He testified, beginning with the time he first Became acquainted with the deceased, as follows: "I knew Lunrut for two years before his death. I first met him when he came trom Everett, Wash., with nay mother end half-sister. I had charge of my grandmother's farm. I came to Portland September 8, to see about the arrest of Lunrut for trespass, and was told by my attorney not to have It done until I had witnesses who saw him on the place, Eome disinterested parties." "What was the nature of the trespass?" Bsked Mr. MendenhalL Witness He would go through there a great deal. I would find the gate open and stock In there. I saw him once my Ee)f leave the gate open. I would find stock in there nearly every time after peeing him go through, and I would have tc get a horse and spend nearly half a day chasing the stock out. I found him trespassing the last time on September 24 The next day It was the same thing, but I did not see him go through. Mr. Mendenhall Now proceed and tell everything that happened. In your own way. Witness About 1 o'clock on the after noon of September 27, I saw Lunrut and Layfleld pass the place. I went over to where the Epperson boys were fishing, and they were fixing a net I asked them to file a caw for me, and said that X wanted to see them, and they said they would come over. While Frank was fil ing the saw, Henry and I took the gun nnd went shooting blackbirds, At the eupper table I proposed to go over and eee Lunrut to tell him to stay away, and If he didn't to have him arrested for tres pass. After supper we started over. Hen ry asked me if I would take my gun along, as -we might see some ducks or Chinese pheasants. I got the gun, ana while I was filling m? 'pipe, Henry Ep person picked It up andearrled It. The witness next told of the fatal meet ing with Lunrut and Layfleld. Kuete jneyor testified: "I said, 'Good morning, 111)1 and he answered, 'How do you do, Al?' 1 said, 'Who gave you the right to cross over this place: hasn't the court ordered you not to go over this place? He said, 1 will do as I please.' I told him to go back. He said. 'You , ! Will not go back; I will kill you. He pulled his pistol and -snapped it, and 1 Jumped back and got -the shotgun. After 1 shot once, I told him, 'Bill, put down our gun and after 1 shot again I told him to put down the gun." Mr. Mendenhall Did you feel pretty queer at that time "I guess I did, with a gun pointed at me at the time." "When you shot, where was the pistol, ns,you saw It?" "Right In front of me." "Did you think your life was In dan ger?" "I guess I did when he said he would not go back and that he would kill me." Th witness told of a previous occasion when Lunrut met him and Informed him he would "Get him some time," and also stated that Lunrut, when he stopped at his grandmother's house, kept the pistol under his pillow every night, and placed It In his hip pocket every morning. The next portion of defendant's evi dence treated of a quarrel with Lunrut at a time when a survey was being made, when Lunrut threatened him and dared lilm to fight, calling him a coward, and he finally went away to avoid trouble. Kuetemeyer related an occurrence at Smith's Landing, when Lunrut cursed and abused him without any provocation, and told of another time when he threat ened him: also that he had been notified by others that Lunrut was carrying a gun for him. He never started a quarrel with him. he said, and always withdrew when Lunrut commenced one. On cross-examination, the defendant re lated that his grandmother gave his mother some land when she came with Lunrut. and told more of Lunrut's quar relsome nature, including the fact that Lunrut refused to shake hands with him the first time they ever mc. Additional evidence to establish the quarrelsome disposition of Lunrut was Introduced at the morning session. Nick Anderson testified that one day Lunrut's stepdaughter came over to his house say ing her father has abused her and chased her with an ax. He went to see Lunrut about It, and the latter wanted to know wny he bad come. Anderson told him he desired to talk about the matter, and Lunrut responded: "I nil! kill you If you don't leave Anderson said: "I knew that Lunrut had goite into the house to get his gun, and that 1 would have no chance to get away, so I picked up a small stave to knock the pistol out of his hand. The stave broke and I ran and he shot at me." Dd Lunrut ever tell you that he served a term In the California peniten tiary for killing a man?" The witness proceeded to answer af firmatively, and the state objected to the testimony. Herman Gans also testified concerning the Anderson affair. The defense called M. J. MacMahon. who Is assisting the prosecution as Mrs. Lunrut's attorney, to show that he has a 5900 mortgage on Mrs. Lunrut's land, given some time ago. The question was objected to, and the court sustained the objection. Witnesses were called to show that the reputation of Charles Lohkamp was not good, and Isabella Smith testified that William Layfleld told her he ran off to a tree after the shooting began. Lay field. In rebuttal, denied this, and Mr. Mendenhall then said that Layfleld, be fore the Coroner's Jury, made substan tially the same statement. District Attorney Chamberlain called Miss Julia Klrker, official stenographer for the Coroner, to show that the statement of nc of the Epperson boys was not the same at the trial as at the Coroner's In quest. There was further medical testi mony, and evidence of the bad condition of the pistol which Lunrut had. At 6 o'clock, the evidence being all In, court adjourned, and the arguments will be made today. The jury will get the case this afternoon. kan, died yesterday at her home, 3S2 East Eleventh street, at an age of 74 years and 8 months. She and her husband came to Portland 18 years ago, and have re sided here ever since. The couple had been married over 50 years, and the hus band Is very aged. The funeral will take place this morning from St. Francis Church, at 9 o'clock, and Mount Calvary will be the place of interment. Miss Jennie Owens, the 15-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Thomas Owens, of Gresham, died at the home of her par ents, Thursday, November 22. The funeral will take place at Gresham this morning. Mrs. McEwen, of Washington, has been with her sister during her Illness. EAST SJDS AFFAIRS. Condition of Grand Avenue Gettlnsr Worse Al the Time. There are several dangerous places In Grand avenue between East Stark and East Morrison streets, on the east side of the street. Probably the worst place is between East Stark and East Wash ington. Here a number of the planks are gone almost entirely, leaving a deep hole which may cause horses to tali. Between East Alder and East Morrison streets the east side of the avenue is completely worn out. The plank here is broken up In pieces from the curb to the street-car track. Other portions of the roadway are nearly In as bad & condition, and still there In no movement to repair or reim prove. There is no money in the city repair fund and the majority of the property owners refuse to do anything. However, there are some property-owners who would be glad to relmprove Grand avenue, but they are not many. It is thought that eonugn are favorable owning property be tween East Stark and East Morrison streets to get that portion replanked. The owners of the Ocobock and the West blocks have expressed their desire to Im prove their portion. If these three blocks, which are In such a fearful condition, could be improved, it would help out won derfully. If temporary plank could be put down It would be better than nothing. Slowly Recovering. Rev. Robert Pierce, pastor of the Me morial Evangelical Church, East Eigh teenth and Tibbetts streets, is slowly re covering from Injuries received by the kick of a horse several weeks -ago. He was kicked on the left side In the region of the heart, fracturing a rib and otherwise bruising him. It was also a severe shock, and while Mr. Pierce has been able to get about he has been quite feeble. He is confined to his home most of the time. His friends and family are hopeful, however, that he will be fully re stored. His Injury has interfered very much with his work. ASKS FOR A RECEIVER BETOOK COUirXT FARMER- KILES PETITION IS BANKRUPTCY. Eait Side Notes. A son of Harvey Metzger, of Pleasant Home, fell from a log yesterday and his right arm was broken. Dr. Short, of Gresham, was called to attend him. Edward Raymond, of Sunnyside, was severely bruised by a fall from his bi cycle Thursday while wheeling on Bel mont street. He was brlused about the face. His wheel slipped from under him. The Sunnyside and Trinity Methodist Churches are arranging to Join Centenary in a union service Thanksgiving morning, when an offering will be taken for some worthy object. The funeral of John N. Helmick, of Montavllla, took place Wednesday. Rev. G. W. Gue, D. D., conducted the services. Members of Montavllla and Multnomah Camps, Woodmen of the World, attended In a body. The remains were buried In Lone Fir cemetery. Deceased left a wife and two children. His Insurance In the Woodmen of the World Is $3000. Dr. Wise, room 614. The Dekum. Three Deaths. Mrs. Charlotte Slefer died Thursday night at the home of her daughter. Mrs. WllHam Wlckllne. 99S East Yamhill street, Etmnyslde, of tuberculosis, after an Ill ness of 20 years. She was 72 years and 11 months old. and had lived in Port land with her daughter four years. Be fore coming to Portland, she lived In Clackamas County. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock, and Bralnard cemetery will be the place of Interment. Mrs. Mary Durkan, wife of John Dur- DAILY CITY STATISTICS. Real Estate Transfers. Edward Knott and wife to Frank Williams, lot 8, block 3, Center Ad dition, November 15 1 E Thomas Williams and Reta Williams to Jennie Belcher, lot 2, block 7. Mayor Gates' Addition, November 14 1 Elmer C. Shipley et ux. to W. J. Peddlcord. lot 11. block A, Ports mouth Villa Extended, November 17" 60 College Endowment Association to Petra J. C. Poulsen, lots 15 and 16, block 7, College Place, July 2 1 Charles Fisher and wife to D. O. Fisher, 25.63 acres, Sec. 25, T. 1 N., R. 2 E., November 16 2,000 A. B. Manley to Susie J. Johnson, lots 11 and 12, block 3, Lincoln Park Annex, August 6 400 Jennie and C. T. Belcher to James H. McAfee, lot 2, block 1L Mayor Gates' Addition, November 23 420 Security Savings & Trust Company to Hilda Svenson, lot 13, block 7, Rlvervlew Addition to Alblna, No vember 19 .. 300 Ola Okerson and wife to S. B. Oker Bon, lots 7 and 8, block 1; lots 9 and 10, block 2, Lincoln Park, No vember 21 1 Alice Craft to Charles a. Craft, lots 11 and 12, block 18, Alblna Home stead, April 30 . 600 Lydla Buckman to Isaiah Buckman, lots US and 6, and E. ft lots 3 and 4, block 21. Lydla Buckman's Addition. November 14 1 Angle B. Richardson and husband to Isaiah Buckman, SW. tf, of NW. of Sec. 28, T. 1 N., R. 2 E., Octo ber 31 ,.... 1 John Gaudls to Mary Gaudls, lot 12, block 24, Central Alblna, Novem ber 23 300 Hiram Mitchell to Helen W. Dono boe, lots 1 and 2. block 201, Holla day's Addition, November 23 4,260 Louisa Longa to Jennie Shell, W. lots 2, 3, 6 and 7, block 105, Couch Addition, November 12 1 Marriage Licenses. F. J. Brazee, aged 42, and Addle Noak, aged 23. Louis Hansen, aged 28, and Walvorg Hanson, aged 25. Deaths. November 2L, Nettle E. Chamberlain. S9 years, 607 East Grant street; typhoid fe ver. November 21,. Delleta Rlbbecks, 35 years, 224 First street; asthenia, November 22, Hammond Zhaner, 21 years, St Johns; burned to death. November 20, Frederick H. Klnsey, 664 East Ankeney street; heart disease. November 24, Lee Coon, 9 years. Second and Oak streets; tuberculosis. November 30, August Westerfeld, 68 years. Macadam street; heart disease. November 20, Jean Abatl, 62 years; dis ease of the brain. Contagions Diseases. Mrs. E. Stanborough, Brooklyn; erysip elas. Child of Mrs. Godfrey Mertx, 390 East Oregon street; scarlet fever. Ernest Brecln, S54 Stanton street; scarlet fever. Child of Mrs. Brown. 389 Sixth street; scarlet fever. John. 21 Osbura, Whose Liabilities Are f46,000, Wonts to So.ro Stoclc Seised by Sheriff. John M. Osburn, of Corvallis, farmer and fine stockraiser, a resident of Ben ton County for the last 40 years, yester day filed a petition In bankruptcy in the United States Court. His liabilities amount to some $46,000, and his assets about J48.000. His liabilities are mostly secured by mortgage on his lands and his cattle, and his assets consist of his farm, farming utensils, stock, etc. In connection with his bankruptcy petition, Mr. Osburn filed a petition asking the court to have the property put in posses sion of the United States Marshal until a trustee can be appointed. He states that he has been seriously 111 for some time, and not able to go upon his ranch, which is four miles from Corvallis, where he resides, and therefore has not been able to look after his property. He further states that several citizens of Corvallis, whom he names, recovered a judgment against him for about $4600, and placed it in the hands of the Sheriff, with Instructions to levy upon his cattle and personal property, and the Sheriff took the same into his possession. The same parties purchased a chattel mort gage from the First National Bank of Eugene and placed It In the hands of the Sheriff and directed him to sell the prop erty at private sale, and the Sheriff pre tended to sell the cattle, etc, to W. F. McFadden for $1600, the amount claimed to be due on said mortgage. He further asserts that McFadden did not pay, nor did the Sheriff receive, the purchase, price, and that he sale was a sham, and that he Is informed that the parties who hold the Judgment are boasting that they will clean up all the stock and cattle on the ranch. Petitioner alleges that It Is absolutely necessary for the preservation of said property and the protection of the rights of his creditors that the court shall take charge of all the property and hold the same pending the appointment of a re ceiver. Judge Bellinger made an order directing the Marshal to take charge of the property and hold it and keep It to gether till the appointment of a trustee. Backaches of ' Wome ore weary In beyond dee orlptlen and they Indicate real trouble somewhere Efforts to boar tha dull pain ara heroic, hut thoy do slot overcome It and tha baokaohea continue until the cause Is removed LydU E. Ptohham's Vcgct&c Compound j does this mora oartalnly than any other medlomew ft has been doing It for, thirty yearsw It Is a wo man's medhlna for wo man's lllsm It has done much for the health of American women. Read the grateful. letters from women constantly ap pearing In this paperm Mrsm Plnkham counsels women free of charge Her address Is Lynn, Massa Questions Are Too Lending;. The suit of Minerva Isom vs. John Isom, on the ground of desertion, was heard and taken under advisement, as was also the case of Bessie Brown against Julius Brown, in which desertion was charged. Judge Cleland objects to the manner of proof of certain attorneys In cases of this kind. The attorney will ask a ques tion substantially as follows: Tou have alleged in your complain.t that the defendant deserted you, on a date mentioned; you may state If he did so?" The plaintiff will answer "Yes." The next question will be: "Has the de sertion continued?" and the reply again will be "Yes." The witnesses called to corroborate the plaintiff will be Interro gated In, much the same manner. This does not satisfy the court. The facts are wanted, how the defendant went away; why he went; what occurred preceding the event; what he said; where he went to, and everything connected with the transaction, and the court will then de cide from the facts whether a case of abandonment has been made out or not. Decisions Today. Judge Cleland will announce decisions this morning at 9:30 o'clock In the follow ing cases: Milton W. Smith et al. vs. Joseph Pa quet; order to show cause. C. A. Moore vs. J. C. Shofner; motion to correct Judgment. Charles T. Hale vs. Nellie J. Hale; de murrer to complaint. Alice V. Goodwin vs. Samuel P. Good win; motion for bill of particulars. Couxt Notes. Thomas L. McGlashan was granted a divorce by Judge Cleland yesterday on the ground that his wife led a dissolute life and drank to excess. They were mar ried at Chicago in July, 1892. The vehicle-license case has been ap pealed by the City of Portland to the Supreme Court, and the Court Clerk has been ordered to transmit the original evi dence. ' W. T. Kissinger, of Eugene, against whom the late United States grand Jury returned a true bill on a charge of send ing obscene letters through the malls, and for whose arrest a bench warrant was issued, has been arrested by United States Marshal Houser. He furnished ball' for his appearance In the Bum of $250 and was allowed to go at large. There Is still a bench warrant out for another person In dicted by the grand JUry, whose name has not yet been made public. The everlasting cow case of E. H. Ahl gren vs. H. H. Emmons, George Mitchell et aL was tried for the fourth time be fore Judge Sears yesterday, and was sub mitted to the Jury late in the afternoon. Two verdicts have heretofore been reached and set aside. NOT ENTIRELY ABANDONED Less Rigorous Lnvrs Now In Force in the Atlln, District. The Atlln mining district has not been entirely abandoned, according to W. H. McLaren, who returned from there yes terday, after two years spent on Discov ery Creek. Ho and his partners were en gaged In placer mining, not far from Atlln City, and he is well satisfied with the results. Sluice boxes were used, and Into these the pay gravel was shoveled and the coarse gold thus extracted. "The worst thing about Atlln," he said last evening, "Is the size, of the placer claims, which are only 100 feet square. It Is therefore often difficult to obtain a proper dump for the tailings, and so half a dozen clalmowners have to get to gether so as to string out the placer mine to 'a decent size. "The alien miners' act has been repealed for several months, and the laws are now quite liberal toward American miners, who can go ahead and stake off their claims on payment of the annual license of 15. The royalty exacted is only 1 per cent of the gross amount of gold ob tained, and there Is very little-objection raised to this, as the miner's own state ment Is accepted without challenge. The British Columbia Government seems to have found out that It does not pay to be too rigorous in its demands upon the men who are trying to develop the min ing resources of the country. "There were about 4000 people in Atlln the past Summer," he said, "but these have dwindled to about 400 by this time, as most of them prefer to spend the Winter in a more congenial clime. The cold season, however, is not considered very severe, the mercury seldom register ing more than 50 below zero. The air In the Winter time Js always still, and one does not notice the extreme cold after becoming a little used to it. "Half a dozen hydraulic systems have been set up along Pine Creek the past Summer." he continued "and a flve- I stamp mill has been erected on a ledge Christian Soienee Commended, PORTLAND. Nov. 23. (To the Editor.) The definition of Christian Science given in your paper yesterday, from an Epis copalian at a congress of that body at Providence, R. I., as follows: "That part which Is true Is not new, and the part that Is new is not true." This Is correct, every word, for there is noth ing new In Christian Science. It Is as old as Christianity, and simply the prac tice and teachings of the words and acts of Jesus Christ. The Episcopal clergymen are noted for their intellect and truthfulness, and their only error appears to be that they do not prac tice what they preach. When they do that, then, perhaps, they will accom plish as much good as the Christian Sci entists. I am npt a Christian Scientist, but I can applaud good wherever found, and I know the truth, beauty and worth of Christian Science. CHURCHMAN. i For n. Cold In the Head, Laxative Bromo-Qulnine Tablets. The new Seattle water system will cost 1300,000 less than the original estimate. PROPOSED ELECTRIC LINE TO CAR SHOPS. luCfltt, i..AMt -rtKr . ...am fATLAiS.rJL " llf"Ln" "'WUJ'WW UN .,.,.- I 1 VYfV 1 fUfWrtY., r I V " X? m -N ' z -v -..-'.. a j . vK& . i, r,T N-V . 5 u X - - - - i' S s X I" - I ,"Js.'S. -- 7; ' . hss. . . (U' .,-.,", - r ? f V Z 'i ? '; !! .:. 'fir MAP OF EAST SIDE DISTRICT FOR .-wino mUNC CARSOPS WHICH FRANCHISEES ASKED. The srospect for the extension of a branch ot the City & Suburban Railway aystem from the intersection of Grand avenue and East Harrison street through Brookland to the South ern Pacific car shops district, is hailed with great pleasure by the residents of that sec tion. Beginning- at the point named, the route zigzags considerably before, reaching the end of Hood xtreet. at the north entrance to the Southern Pacific car shops, and covers very nearly VA miles of distance. Following Is tho complete route of the proposed railway: Beginning at the intersection of Bast Harrison street and Grand avenue, the route extends to Ellsworth street: thence on Ellsworth to East Tenth; thence to Mllwaukie. and south to Wall street; thence on Wall street to Powell Valley road; thence to East, Twen.ty-flrst, and on East Twenty-first to Hood street, at the entrance to the Southern Pacific car shops. The petition that was gotten tip and circulated simply asked the company to extend its line on Grand avenue to Ellsworth, and thence on Ellsworth to the car shops, on and along any route that the company might deem best to follow. As a street-car Una Is what Is want ed, the route will be satisfactory to the residents. There will be no trouble experienced la crossing the Grand-avenue bridge, as that structure is strong enough to carry .any street car. It has been well tested before. The district served by the railway, when It Is construct ed, Is a large one and rapidly building up. It would be safe to predict that it will pay well from the start. At tho Southern Pacific car shops there are now employed over 200 men, and when the big buildings are finished double this number will be employed there. They are scattered, and will generally take a streetcar. Along Powell street andt In Brookland there is a considerable settlement. The franchise, which was Introduced at the last meet ing of the City Council, provides for the usual restrictions In building and while operating. The only objection residents can have Is that the ordinance boes not require the company to commence work on this branch at any specified time, although assurances are given that work will be commenced on its construction within a reasonable time.- The construction of the railway will help build up that district, which has been somewhat backward in some lines. 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"WolberL Among Law rence's customers were many women and a number of them became hysterical In his office when the assignment was made. The assignee said he knew nothing of as sets or liabilities, and said he would make no statement until after an examination of the books had been made. Lawrence has done a large business for several years. Several brokers were em ployed to execute his orders on the Con solidated Exchange. Edward Underbill, who was known as the office manager, is said to have been Lawrence's financial backer. He organized branch offices in different parts of the city and directed the advertising, which was so extensive that orders were received from every part of the country.. It Is believed the liabili ties will exceed $200,000. Late this afternoon, Lawrence, with Wolbert, the assignee, and the manager, were arrested by Central Office detec tives. They are charged with grand lar ceny on the specific complaint of Mrs. Catherine Rouckendorf. She claims that the broker has three $1000 bonds belong ing to her. Lawrence became a member of the Consolidated Exchange In March, 1S99. He Is said to have done a very large business. Underhlll was the active man of the concern, according to the statements, of customers. Underhlll is said to have extensive property interests and to be worth in his own right proba bly Jl.000,0001 ' THE HORSE SHOW. Speed Test the Features on Yester day's Programme. NEW YORK, Nov. 23. The last day but one of the horse show week opened at Madison-Square Garden, with but a hand ful of spectators, and these were gath ered about the ringside viewing a class of Kentucky blood mares competing for the championship ribbon. The driving In class 123 took up too much time, and the competitors were In the ring for an hour. Mr. Carman, who wagered on his own success in winning the event, was suc cessful in dodging all obstacles, and made his turns neatly, but was unable suc cessfully to compete against Mr. Howlett, who won the blue ribbon that carries with It the prize. After the ribbon had been attached to Mr. Howlett's lapel he gave an exhibition of fast driving about the ring that drew great applause. The event of the afternoon's perform ance was the competition on the part of pacers from the speedway. In this class C. K. G. Billings, of Chicago, had his famous pacer. Free Bond, a big bay gelding, that holds the world's wagon record of 2.-04. entered, as well as two roadsters. H. H. Kane, president of the Roadsters 3rlvlng Association of New York, had hla bay mare, Dariel, entered, as was Harry C. King's bay gelding. Forest Wilkes. The Judging was quickly accomplished, and Mr. Billings not only won the cup with his bay mare, Sunland Belle, but won second honors lth his chestnut stallion, Pontas Crook, which he drove himself. VENVILLE'S MURDERER FURTHER DETAILS OF NOVINCIO'S INHUMAN ACT. A Strike In Kentucky. INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 23. President Mitchell, of the United Mlneworkers of America, today granted 2000 miners of Hopkins County, Kentucky, permission to strike tomorrow. They are thoroughly organized, and will demand higher wages. Organizer Evans left today for West Virginia, to organize the state sufficient ly. If possible, to justify its being brought into the competitive field. Hovr the Brave Portland Box "Was Turned Over to Savages to Be Put Out of. the Way. Lieutenant A. N. Wood has Just re ceived an answer from the Philippines to the Inquiries of Mrs. E. Mash concern ing the fate of herson, G. D. A. Ven vllle. On August 22 Lieutenant Wood wrote the Department of the Philippines asking that the most diligent search be made to discover the whereabouts or fate of Apprentice "Wnvllle and sending funds to the amount of $262 50. It was the privilege of many of the people of thi3 city to contribute to this fund. There can be no doubt that Portland's young hero was mWdered in cold blood by the savage Illongotas to whom he had been turned over by Novlnclo's orders. Novincio had charge of the prisoners at Baler, among whom were Venville and two Spanish priests. When warn ing came of the approach of the Ameri can column he ordered Venvllle's death in order to keep him from being recap tured. Novincio is guilty of many other cruelties to American prisoners and has been captured and put to trial. With out doubt he will be convicted and exe cuted upon the scene of his crimes. Lieutenant Wood has received much correspondence on the effort to "learn the fate of Venville and expressions from the" department stating their willingness to do any thing In their power to relieve Mrs. Mash. The following Is from Major General Brown: Manila, Oct. 4 Lieutenant A. N. Wood, V. 8. Navy, Portland, Or. Sir: Tho Military Gov ernor directs me to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of August 22, 1000, with money orders for $262 35, and photograph of G. D. A. Venvlllo. I Inclose herewith extracts from reports giv ing the latest information regarding the dis appearance of Venville. A military commis sion Is at present In session at Baler for the trial of Novincio on the charges against him. Every possible effort has been made to dis cover the whereabouts or the actual fate ot young Venville, and these efforts will be con tinued, and the money forwarded will be used If It Is found possible to do so to any advan tage. Ii seems hardly possible that any ad vantageous use can be made of the money, however, and In this case It will be returned. Very respectfully, R. C. BROWN. Major and Inspector-Gen., V. 8. Vols. Tha following Is an extract from a letter to headquarters: TJ. S. S. Qulnw, Cavlte, July 12. Sir: A fur ther serious charge lies against Novincio Ven ville, first-class apprentice, had been wounded In the foot, and could not march with the other prisoners when they were carried into the Interior, so he was kept at Baler, his wounds gradually healing. After the Spanish soldiers had surrendered, 'Colonel Tecsoa left the valley, and Novincio became military chief of the district. When warning came of the approach of the American column, Novincio carried the two Spanish priests and Venville with him to San Jose de Casclgnan, placing them in charge of the Presldente of tho vil lage, with instructions to hide them In the mountains should the Americans come that -way. If & secure place could not be found, the three prisoners were to be turn'd over to the Illongotati, a savage mountain tribe, reputed to be head-hunters. On the approach of the Amer lcanr the Presldente fled with his three pris oners, carrying them far up in the mountains. One day, while the two priests were asleep, Venville disappeared. The Presldente was questioned about the matter, and stated that Venville wished to go fishing In a neighboring stream, and had been given permission to do so. On the following day Venville failed to re turn, and the priests again asked for him. The Presldente shrugged his shoulders, and said that he did not know what had become of him, nor did ne send his men to look after him. The priests then concluded that by Novlnclo's orders Venville had been turned over to the Illongotas, and had, by them been murdered. The place where the throe had been kept was Lta the edge of the niongotas country. No vincio told me a number of contradictory stories about the matter, claiming that the Presldente alone was responsible for the pris oners, and that the man had fled when the Americans took San Jose, and had not ben heard of since. WBRL.ICH. Commanding Qulros. Major Bhunk, who Is In charge of tha post of Baler, where Novincio held his prisoners before the advance of tho Americans upon that point, writes of tha barbarities of Novincio and has no hopo of ever finding Venville living: He sajs: Post of Baler, July 21. After diligent search and inquiries extending over a period of five months. It Is positively known that Apprentice Venville was turned over, about February 20, 1000 (the date of the capture of Baler by tho .Americans) to the Presldente ot San Jose, a small barrio 10 miles from Baler, to be by him made way with. This Presldente has been a fugitive ever since. The above was done by order of Captain Novincio (an Insurgent), ac cording to SImacon. a native who bad charge of all other prisoners In the bands of the Fil ipinos; and who also states that the Presi dents of San Joso has since told him In per son that Venville had been killed: and th-t Novlnclo's orders were that the two Spanish priests In Slmacon's charge should also be killed If the soldiers got too near them. Venville was well known and much liked by a great many natives In the Baler Valley, and It Is a common report among them that Veh- ville has been murdered. Captain Novincio Is a prisoner In our hands, and we have sworn depositions of witnesses who said he compelled the burial of a wounded sailor who was sti l alive, by the same Novlnclo's orders, murdered, a Spaniard, a brother-in-law ot said Novincio. We have abundance evidence of other barbar ities of Novincio; and from all the foregoing It Is believed Venville has certainly been mur dered. WILLIAM A SHUNK. 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