Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-06-18
LATE EASTERN NEWS.
An Insult TO an American Schooner
from u Spanish War Vessel.

4. Merritt, plying between this por
and San Antonio, was fired at OF
her homeward voyage while upoi
the high seas, fifteen miles from
Quanatameto, and ifieen miles from
shore, by the Spanish man of wal
Afuncio. The steamer fired at first a
blank shot in reply to which Captain
Rand showed his colors, and before
be hove to second shot was fired
which struck tue water, and glanc-
ing upwards passed through his rig.
ging. The Ella 4. Merritt lay to and
Spanish officer came aboard, look
ed around and went back over the
side of the schooner, which was then
allowed to continue her course.
A Matter Needing Explanation.
All the members of the cabinet
we're present at meeting to-day.
Most of the session vas devoted to
minor appointments to be acted
upon before the adjournment of
Congress. Secretary Evarts has laid
before the Cabinet the aflidavits of
the Captain and crew of tho schoon-
er Ethel 4. Merritt of Philadelphia,
which was recently fired upon by a
Spanish war vessel. The statement
curroborates the account heretofore
published. 1t was decided that an
explanation be demanded from the
Spanish government and Secretary
Evarts will proceed to obtain the
same Immediately.
A Fearful Collision.
New York, June 12.-The steam
\ boats Stonington and Naraganseu
were in collision last night on Long
Island Sound, near the Connecticut
river. The NarTaganscN took fire
and sunk. Most of her passengers
were rescued, scattered along the
Long Island shore. Both steamers
belonged to the same line. The
NMraganseH was on regular trip
from New York to Stonington, and
the Stonington was returning to New
York. The collision occurred about
lis P. NJ, off the Connecticut river.
The NardganscH sunk in four faith
oms of water. The passengers of
both steamers were transferred to
the steamer City Of Ne,o York of the
Fall river line, Boston, and they
arrived here at Ills this morning.
1t is impossible to ascertain at pres.
ent the loss of life. =
Collision.
New York, June 15.-The steam
ers Alchorta and The Queen were in
collision in a fog off Sandy Hook
June 18th. Both were seriously
damaged, and are anchored still out
side waiting assistance.
The Wisconsin Floods.
OcoNTo Wis, June 15.-Damage
by food amounts to $15O,0OO. The
water 10 falling and no more danger
is apprehended.
= CHIPPEWA FALLS, June l5.-From
Friday night to Sunday, the Chippe-
wa river rose "a feet, and the entire
river is cleared of logs. Both
bridges at Chippewa Falls were
swept away, and on Duncan creek
all except one. The guard locks of
the dam swept away, and fears are
entertained that it will carry off the
lower part of the city. The total
loss will reach 81 100000. The
Chippewa Lumber Co. lose nearly
all their logs, piers and booms, but
will commence as soon as the water
Subsidies to repair. About 2O,0OO,-
600 feet of logs remain in a pocket
at Dells Eau Claire, but will prob
ably 60 out with the rest. The
Badger mills below the city were
carried away. The French Lumber
ing Co.'S big mill at Grand Island is
badly damaged.
GRAND RAPIDS, June 15.-The un-
precedented raise in the Wisconsin
river is working untold damage.
MILWAUKEE, June 15.-Much dam
age has been done on the upper EN-
barrass and Pigeon rivers by floods.
A dam and mill near Dymondsville
and dams at Raymondsville and EN-
barrass and dam at Perry's mill
was washed away. A dam at Gin
tonville gave way and the water
carried everything before it, includ-
ing several buildings. Great dam
age was done to crops along Embar-
Ias valley, and the entire grain crop
is probably destroyed, and distress
must result to new settlers. All
\ bridges on Bear creek are carried
away. A son of Frank Lyon was
drowned while crossing a creek.
Many families of that section sought
safety on roofs-tbeir HOUSES being
filed with water. Many of the in
hibitants are disheartened and leav-
ing for other sections.
Damaging Storm i'm tho Northwest.
CHICAGO, June 15.-The telegraph
companies report that heavy rains
in the Northwest have Frustrated
wires and flooded the country. All
the st. Paul wires are down. There
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