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, lQUIQUE IN RUINS.
Obstruction Wrought by the Chilean ReVO-
lutiOniStS.

NEW YORK, March 31.-A Santiago letter,
dated February 9th, to the Herald. says
that the rebels are now in complete control
of the northern provinces. The letter adds:
The first battle last week was fought oa
the Pampa of Dolores, on the 18th. The
Government forces numbered 3000, and the
War Department was informed that the rev.
olutionists had 5000. By far the most mem-
orable days thus far are the oath, 25th and
26th. On these days blood flowed ia torrents
at Iquique and Tarapaca. On the 2ith the
the revolutionists began the second bonn
bartlmeut of Iquique. The attack was 50
sudden that the people had no time to pre-
pare for the murderons fire which was
opened on the town. But the fire from the
vessels in the harbor was not the only
method of attack adopted by the revolu-
tionists. Their large lana forces added to
the destruction. While the Government
fGrces were well trained, their work did lit
tie good, as all their efforts were more than
Offset by the concerted action OF the land
and naval forces Of the revOlutionists.
The encampments of the Government
forces were completely destroyed. In the
city almost every house which was lett
standing after the first bOmbardment,
several weeks ago, was destroyed utterly.
Late in the afternoon a pitched battle oc-
CURED between the land forces, IN which
200 were killed. The battle Is SAID to
have been most vicious one.
ct night the hostilitieS were suspended,
but on the following day fighting was re-
sumed with greater vIgor than ever. Three
pitched battles were fought during the day.
Late in the afternoon the fighting ceased,
for there were few Government soldiers left
who were able to fight.
Colonel Robes escaped with the frag-
mentS OF his army to the mountains, pur-
sued by the rebels. The Government forces
were terribly beaten, and at nightfall on the
25th. there was left in IquiQue but n mass
of ruins aud piles of dead bodies. The
town is totally ruined and fully 1900 people
were killed.
But the bloodiest and most merciless bat
tie that has yet been fought occurred on the
26th at Tarapaca. The reYolutionists at
tackled the city and Government forces by
sea and by land. The firing began early in
the morning and continued for several
hours, destroying 1000 people.
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INCREDULOUS.
The War Reports Cause Stir
But Are Disbelieyed.
Leading Italian Citizens Consider the
Dispatch Canard- Baron Fava's
Personal Appearance.

EThe rumors Of war with Italy caused con-
siderable excitement In this city and was
the main topic of talk wherever knot of
men were gathered together. Small crowds
gathered round the bulletin boards and
much incredulity was expressed as to the
reliability of the dispatch.
Some stress was laid by those who were
inclined to believe it ON the fact that Blaine
had refused to be interviewed, and they
pointed out that the rumor would have been
at once officially denied if it we're entirely
without foundation, The incredulous laid
particular emphasis on the detention of
eighteen hostages. which. they said, read
like piece Of fantiful embroidery, wild
and absurd enough to discredit the whole
report
The majority of Italian residents scoffed
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a NEW rHREE-MAsrER.

An Addition to the Coal Fleet Between Phil
adelphIa and San Francisco.
Boston (Mass.), March 51.-The coal trade
between Philadelphia aud San Francisco
will receive, at 1880 o'clock on the morning
of April Sth. new addition in the shape of
a beautiful three masted schooner, the
Thomas L. Lawrence. She is nearly com
pleted, and for a novelty. will be built OF
Massachusetts oak. Her length is 145 feet.
breadth 33 ieet. hold IL feet. Like the But
terick. she will be yacht-rigged, her main
mast being, with the tip. 1856 feet long. A
special feature is that before launching she
will be complete, with ballast, crew and
provisions on board, and when she slides OF
the ways the momentum will start her on
her voyage, her sails at once being run
up. She goes direct to Philadelphia for
coal, and then leaves for her long trip
around the Horn to San FrancisCO.
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BARON FAvA's RECALL.
The Italian Government Dissatisfied With t
Action Of the United States.

The italian Government Dissatisfied With the
Action Of the United States.
WASHINGTON, March 31.-With an official
note, dated to-day, Baron Fava. the Italian
Minister. has declared to the Secretary Of
State that the United States Government,
not having given assurances that the mur-
derers Of Italian subjects, who were ac-
quilted by an American magistrate and
murdered in prison while under the imme-
date protection Of the authorities of New
Orleans, would be brought to justice, the
Italian Government has found itself under
the very painful necessity of showing open
ly its dissatisfaction by recalling the Minis
ter of his Majesty from a country where the
Italian representative is unable to obtain
justice.
The Baron viii soon leave the United
States, leaving the Secretary of the Legation
in charge Of oBly current affairs.
This action by the Italian Government
caused the deepest surprise in official circles
here when the fact became known. 1t has
generally been supposed that the Italian
Government would at least await the ac-
tion Of the New Orleans Grand Jury, which
is charged with the investigation of the
bloody episode at the New Orleans Jail. 1t
appears, however, that the information re-
ceived from its representatives must have
ed the Government to conclude that the
Grand Jury investigation would fail to re-
suit in the punishment or even the indict-
ment of any person connected with the kill
.Ig Of the Italians.
REGAKOEssAs EvAsIvE.
The lett of Governor Nichols in reply
10 Secretary Blaine was also, he thought,
egarded as evasiVe of the real point at
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claring war before the United States Gov
ernment had had time to grant or had even
been asked for reparation for the massacre
of italian subjects.
1t has not yet been proven that any of
the murdered men were Italian subjects.
Besides, if Italy contemplated war, Baron
Fava would not have been directed to turn
over affairs to the Secretary Of the Lega-
tion, the Marquis Imperiali.
1t is safe to say that if war was intended
the Marquis Imperiali would pack up his
grip and wouldn't stand upon the order of
his going, but would make a bee-llne for
beautiful Italy.
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THE NAVY.
Officers Detailed for Duty on the Marion.
Resignation Accepted.

Resignation Accepted
WASHINGTON, March 31.-The following
named naval officers are ordered to the
Marion on the 9th Of April next: Com
mander John r. Bartlett, in command. En-
sign f. w. jenkins, Surgeon F. b. Stephen
son, Past Assistant Surgeon I. A Barry
hill, Paymaster Henry G. Colby, Boatswain
Daniel Ward. Sallmaker Charles E. Tallman,
Lieutenant Commander John f. Hooker.
detached from the Independence on the Goth
of April and ordered to the Marion as
Executive; Lieutenant A. G. Rogers, de-
tached from the Independence; Lieu
tenant ii. 2. Mcintosh. who is
ordered from duty connected with
the Branch photographic Office at San
Francisco; Lieutenant S. E. Woodwork,
who is ordered from duty at the Pacific
Rolling Mills; Chief Engineer w. F. South.
who is ordered from duty connected with
the prep aratiou OF the Marion Gunner Sam
uel Grain, ordered from the Receiying-ship
Dale on April Goth, and Carpenter William
l.. Vayles, who is ordered from duty at the
Navy Department on the Goth of April.
The resignation of Ensign Theodore e.
Dewey has been accepted, to take effect on
the 1st of April, 1892. He has been de-
tached from the Independence and granted
leave until that date. Lieutenant L. Dix
Bolles is ordered from the Smithsonian In
sttute on April 18th and ordered to take
charge of the Hydrographic Office at San
Francisco April 25th.
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LONDON rHEss COMMENTS.
ItaIy's Action Regarded Unjustifiabl
and Discourteous.

ItaIy's Action Regarded as UnjustifiabIe
and Discourteous.
LONDON, March 31.-The Daily News
tomorrow will say concerning Baron Fava's
recall: We were all led to believe that
negotiations were proceeding smoothly.
the American Government has al
ready accepted the principle of
honorable reparation. Some curiosity was
felt as to the form which such
reparation would take 1t was known
that matters would necessarily be regard
ed at Washington as one primarily
concerning the State of Louisiana. 1t
was equallywell known that the authorities
at New Orleans would take no action
in the matter, or at = any rate no
such action as might be expected
would satisfy the Italian Government.
Was the Federal Government to assume that
authority over a State, which any other
Government would assume as matter of
course over mere province? 1t was out of
the question, and being so. it seems to have
led to the complete paralysis of the nego-
tiations. 1t is evident that Italy is not to be
satisfied with anything less than the punish
ment Of the perpetrators of the outrage. She
does not ask for indemnity, but for the SEN
tence of the criminals The courts of
Louisiana might grant compensation for
the families of the victims, but, under the cir
cumstances, we may be sure they will never
bring the men who killed the Siclians to
trial. On this point the negotiations must
come to a deadlock unless the
Italian Government can be induced
to abate somewhat in its demand and take
considerably less than its just due. The
case bears some analogy TO our own diff
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LA GRIPPE RAVAGEs.
The Epidemic Spreading, Causing Unusually
Heavy Death Records.

Heavy Ueatn RECORDS.
DEs MONIES, March 31.-The grip epi-
demic has struck Des Moines and the doc
tors report that hundreds are affected. In
many cases it is proving fatal. Reports
from the surrounding towns show that the
disease is general throughout Central Iowa.
The weather, in the opinion of the physi-
clans, continues favorable to its spread.
New YORK, March 31.-The record of
deaths since noon yesterday up to noon to-
day is 146. Seven Of these are reported to
have been from la grippe, complicated with
other diseases. There are 1876 policemen on
the sick-list to-day.
CHICAGO, March 31.-There were 200
deaths reported at the Health Office yester-
day. Grip, pneumonia and kindred diseases
were the principal causes. 1t is one of the
largest records for single day the Office
has ever received. The proportionate num-
Der of old people who died was unusually
large.
The deaths reported at the Health Office
to-day numbered 165, the larger portion of
which were caused by pulmonary troubles
induced or aggravated by the grippe. For
the first three days this week 400 certificates
were turned in. A remarkable fact is that
the city was never more free from coDta-
gious fevers, diphtheria, etc., and the terri
Bile mortality appears chargeabe directly to
the prevailing influenza epidemic.
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GENERAL GIBBoN,s VIEWS

He Places No Faith Whatever in the Re-
ports of War.
General Gibbon expressed himself last
night as not having a particle of faith in
the rumors.
"Why, it can't be true" said he. Italy
has some of the greatest statesmen in the
world, and they surely are not going to
plunge two nations INTO war without first
resorting to every form of diplomacy.
Pshawl there can't be anything in it.
SIN the first place." he continued, what
has Italy got to war about? Her subjects
were treated no different from the Ameri-
cans by the New Orleans mob, and even if
they were the occasion is not one for war.
"Tell the readers of THE CALL they
needn't be bit alarmed Great nations
don't 20 to war nowadays until they have
exhausted every resource of diplomacy. In
this case there las been nothing of the
kind. Italy has made no demands, and this
nation has refused nothing.
"This whole matter seems entirely in
credulous," he said in conclusion. "War
don't spring up between nations In this
manner. There may be little friction in
the State Departments that has been exag-
gerated by sensational correspondents into
rum mblings of war. But it can't be anything
more serious. It's out OF the question. 1t
would be unprecedented If such were the
case. Later dispatches will undoubtedly
explain away all these exciting rumors."
As to Italy's present ability to engage in
war General Gibbon EXPRESSED the opinion
that she had very strong navy, but other
wise she could not do very effective fighting
without bringing her armies across the At
lantic, and he did not think Italy in a con-
dtion Just now to take her army out Of
Europe.
OF course, If war is declared, or is even
impending Congress will be reconvened.
War can only be declared in this nation by
Congress, and even If it does not amount to
a declaration. the measures for defense must
be taken by that body.
The General seems to feel confident that
IL the emergency should call for it the United
States Will not be found lacking in any par
ticular
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TIE FEELING IN CHICAGO.
Prominent Italians Believe Their Is No
Likelihood of War.

Prominent Italians Believe Their Is No
Likelihood of War.
CHICAGO, March 31.-Prominent Italians
in Chicago discussed the reports from
Washington tonight with much intere st
Editor Durante Of LItaia said: 81 do not
believe the Italian Government has recalled
Baron Faya with any hostile intent; nor do
l believe there is any danger Of war. AS to
what the lillian citizens here would do in
case of war l cannot say. would not be
willing to take up arms against my native
country, nor would 1 fight against my
adopted one. II the Italian Government is
making demands for some more active
movement toward reparation it is only what
might have been expected after the feeble
letter of Governor Nichols"
DR.. Volni SAID that in case of war he
thought that most of the Italians in the
United States would return TO Italy. lie
does not, however, expect any trouble.
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New Orleans Results.

New ORLEANS. March 3l.-The- track
was fast to-day. First race, three-year-Olds
and upward, maiden allowances. five fur
longs. Phantom won, Surget second, Haram-
bourne third. Time, 1:G2A.
Second race, six furlOngs, Rita won, Maud
second, Roley Boey third. Time. 1:I5z.
Third race. two-year-oids, four furlongs,
Adalia won, Koran second, Phelan Dornlan
third. Time, O:5OR.
Fourth race (handicap) mile and seventy
yards. Whittier won, Mamie S second
Cashier third. Time, I:47A.
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Ex-sEcRErARY BAYARD.

He Regards Fava's Recall as of Compare
lively Little Importance.
WILMINGTON DELL, March 3l.-Ex-Secre-
tary Of State Bayard treats the italian matter
lightly. He said If Baron Fava had been
recalled, it was likely he had done some
thing to displease his Government, and that
he had simply been relieved. This is indi-
Gated by his leaving a Secretary in charge
Of the legation. ut is absurd" said Mr.
Bayard. ITO regard the recall OF the Minis
ter or the suspension Of diplomatic rela-
tiOns as evidence OF war"
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Imprisoued for Contempt of Court.

CHICAGO, March d.-Judge Mcconnell
this morning sent j. j. Mcconnell to ths
County Jail for ninety days for contempt of
court, and held him in bonds of $1,000 on the
charge of bribing the jury having before it
the case against the West Chicago City Rail-
way Company for damages. Martin l.
Shannon was held in the same amount for
alleged completely in the crime.
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sauere snnw.Stnrm.

DENVER (Colo.l, March 3l.-The severest
snow-storm of the season began in this Sec
tion this afternoon and continued five hours,
making all travel impossible and conf
pletely tying up all cable, electric and horse
car lines. Snow fell to the depth of eigh-
teen inches and 1t is melting RAPIDLY.
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as a result of a conspiracy between Grin w.
Potter, the millionaire President of the
Illinois Steel Company, and Tom Fox. James
Hutchins and Frank Allen, who are also
made defendants.
1t is alleged that deep plot has been laid
by Potter to break up an acquaintance be-
tween his daughter and Dunnivant, and
with this end in view the plaintiff claims
he has been inn0cently made to serve four
years in the Penitentiary. A charge is also
made that a then editor of a newspaper in
Chicago suppressed the boys story on re-
eelvlns slo,OOO from Potter. A New 4ork
which created deciled sensation at the
time
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Resumed Rnsiness.

KANSAS CITY, March S1.-The American
National Bank Of this city, which failed
January 18th, resumed business this morn
ing with over 81, 725, 900 in cash in its vaults.
1t was predicted there would be a run on the
bank when 1t opened, bnt on the contrary
the bank has received deposits from its old
customers, and there is a general feeling OF
confidence in TIE new organization.
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STRUCK A ROCK.
The Lake Steamer City of Detroit Meets With
a Serious Disaster


DETROIT, March 31.-The new steamer
City Of Detroit of the Detroit and Cleveland
Steam Navigation Company ran on rock
at Lime Kiln Crossing. about fifteen miles
below Detroit, this morning while on her
way to Cleveland. The vessel struck amid
ships and filled one of the air-tight compart-
ments. A scene Of confusion ensued among
the passengers on board, but order was soon
restored and the boat ran into the Canadian
Pacific slip, where she is now being pumped
out The damage was confined entirely to
the hole in the vessel none of the freight or
baggage being injured.
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Roll rolonhn.a ni-oa.ara

Boston. March 3l.-At the annual meet
ing of the American Bell Telephone Com
pany to-day the old Board of Directors was
reelected, with the exception that Thomas
B. Bailey takes the place of Stanton Blake,
deceased. The Directors, at subsequent
meeting. were Reelected.
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LOST Or DESERTED?
Peculiar Circumstances Surrounding
ChiIh,s Trin tn .IniI.


Child's Trip to Jail.
Police Officer Charles johnson last night Loo ged
IN The City Prison pretty twO-year-old boy thas
had b placed in his charg under peculiar
circumstances. The officer stated that he had
been summoned to 1927 McAlister street by
gentleman named Cutcher. who occupies the
house of that number. Mr.. Cuteber said his
door bell rang at late hour and he pulled back
the catch from the head OF the stairs. The child
was pushed through the open doorway and
rapidly retire ating footsteps were heard. MIR.
Gu cher recognized the boy as belug a grand
child OF family Damed KrOhn living la the nat
beneath. ReBe ted knockngs at the door Of the
krohu residence did not meet with Il response
child's parents could be found in Room So OF the
Geneva House, on Ellis street.
A visit TO tile Geneva House elected the inf0r-
nation that the eEild's parents had left that
place last night, taking with them the boy. The
prOprietress Of the Geneva House stated that
the child's parents are named Sauhart and that
The couple had not lived happily together.
At an early hour this morning young man
called at The prison for the child. The visitor
stated he was Fred Spencer, and when asked the
child's name he heStaied and inally said "M-
ton Leonard" The child welcomed the visitor
with manifestations OF delight. The man giving
the name Of Spencer said the boy lived at 1913
McAlliSter street and had stfayed away from
home. He was allowed TO take away the child
MARRIAGE IN GERMAN.-A lecture In Ger
man on the subject Of Marriage will be given
tomorrow night at Y. NJ. G. A. Hall BY Rev
August Lemkan.
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TURF LVENTS.
Dates on Which the Season Opens at New
York and New Jersey Tracks.

York and New Jersey Tracks.
New YORK, March 31.-Tne racing sea-
son begins at Elizabeth, N. j., April nth,
for one week; at Linden Park April 18th.
for one week; again at Elizabeth April 25th.
for one week. In this Slate the season be-
gins May 10Th at Gravesend. At Elizabeth
and Linden the betting ring will be nailed
up, ana no free admissions allowed. 1t is
said by high legal authority that there is
no Jaw against betting in New Jersey, and
that the law against disorderly houses is
such as will enable men to do all betting so
long as they don't carry on transactions in
doors, 'habitually." Consequently there
Will be book-making on the lawns after tue
English system, but no stakes with cd IS
will be marked up.
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Fatal Hotel Fire.

TEXAS, March 31.-The Georgia Hotel
was burned this morning. ana James Nc
Alaster was burned to death. Mrs. W. E.
Baird aud son, Mr.. and Mrs. M. o. Davis,
Pat Mccarthy, Ed Kreea, and others, were
badly burned or hurt by jumping
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PATTIsON,s AMBITION.

Possible Opponent to Cleveland for the
Next Democratic Nomination.
NEW YORK, March 81. - The New York
Mall and Express special from Harrisburg
says: Evidence is accumulating that Gov
ernOr PattisOD has his eve on the Demo
cratic nomination for President in 1882. II
is the subject of conversation among party
leaders and of every interesting speculation
as to a possible division of the party into q
Cleveland faction and a Pattison faction
when the roundup for national delegates
OCCurS.
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THE FORCES.

Strength of Armies In Peace and on a War
Footing.
In view of the fact that the Italian Gov
ernment has shown its teeth, and that ap-
pearances point to a disturbance, II not an
actual war, q review of the armed strength
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A Iudea Fxoneratad.

DENVER, March 31.-The Special Legis-
Iative Committee investigating the charges
of corruption against Judge Rueker Of
Aspen have handed in a report generating
the Indga.
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DO NOT BE DISCOURAGED

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AND COLDS, or any difficulty with the LUNGS.
wINDPIPE OR HEART Go TO the Herb lnStk
tute OF DR. l.. SHAPIRQS, 1908 Market street. and
get bottle of the Red Glover Lung Eixr, and you
will derive more benefit In 70 hours than rom any
other medicine known. PROMPT Attentiq9 given "a
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RAW AS BEEF-STEAK
saby's Fearful Suffering From Skin
Disease Covering Entire Body.
Cured by Cuticura.

My baby was taken very sick whom he was thres
months old, and in a few days began breaking OUT
We employed both OF the home doctors, aud they
could do nothing for him. Then sent for the
best doctor in Eaton Rapids Mich. aud ne doetorsd