davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The herald., 1895-05-02
Chauncey Depew interviewed
Regarding Politics
NEW YORK is FOR MORTON
"But II Is Too Early TO Talk About
Politics"
incidentally the After Dinner Speaker Says
the Indictment of Huntington Was an
Outrage-Tariff and Silver

CLEVELAND,' 'O., May -Chauncey NJ
Depew OF New York was in the city today
attending the annual meeting of the Lake
Shore and Nickel Plate roads. Asked
about national politics, he said:
Too early to discuss national politics
nothing has developed yet''
Whom do you favor for the presi-
dency?"
am from New York state and we are
for Governor Morton.'
Ohio, you know. is for NICK inley.'
'Ohio ought to be for Governor McKin-
ley. lie is an able man."
How about ex-President Harrison s
chances?"
AS l said before, it is altogether too
early to discuss nat iona politics.
;. but aside from personalities and can
dldates chances. what do YOU consider
Will be the Issue OF the campaign?''
There will be but one issue. hard
times and good times. The Republicans
want nothing better"
What about the tariff and silver?''
'Oh, the tariff and silver questions
will no doubt enter into the campaign.
but they will only be incidental issues. )"
Speaking of the indictment of President
Huntington of the Southern Pacific bv a
California grand jury, Mr.. Depew said:
That was certainly contemplate
proceeding and is an offense for which
every railroad presidents in the country is
liable to prosecution. There is certainly
no danger that there will be many SINH
lar prosecut ons. as there is only one
man in million who would descend to
such Il level. -
The herald., 1895-05-02
JAPAN is TOO STRONG
The Forces of the Czar Cannot Match the |
l1ikado's

The Forces of the Czar Cannot Match the
r1ikado's
NEW YORK, May IA special to the
World from London says Speaking TO
the World correspondent in the house of
commons on the Russo-Japanese situa-
ton, Sir Charles Dixie said Japan is
now much too strong for Russia in the
Pacific. even for Russia and France
combined, until they have a couple of
months of preparation. | don't believe
Germany will send troops there in any
event.
do you regard the situation as likely
to result in hostilities between Russia
and Japan?'
well ones knowledge of facts is so
limited that it is impossible to give a
definite opinion. But their relations
could not well be more strained than they
are now without actual war. 1t is evident
that Russia feels very strongly. and will
act accordingly if Japan fails to propitiate
her. France will follow Russia in any
thing she does
The ultimate result of such war
would be the overthrow of Japan, would
it not?"
Undoubtedly. These two powers would
crush Japan eventually
What would be the policy of England
then?"
Great Britain would not move until
her interests were directly touched. when,
of course she would safeguard them.
But until that happens it is apparent
she will stand strictly neutral"
The herald., 1895-05-02
NOT ALL THAT IS PICTURED
Hard Times Experienced by the Crew
on the Olympia
Pathetic Letter Written by One of the Men
to a Brother-The Death of Cox
swain johnson

SAN FRANCISCO, May 1.-The cruiser
Olympia. under orders, is at Mare island
where an inquiry will be commenced re-
gardng the death of Coxswain John
Johnson, who was killed at San Diego by
the recoll of a five-nich gun during target
practice. The dead mans brother Fred
erick is Southern Pacific employee, and
has been out on the road. With the news
by wire of his brothers death he received
Il letter which had been written by Cox
swain Johnson at Santa Barbara before
his death. This letter will cause Fred
erick Johnson to make demand for an
investigation. This demand, with copy
OF the letter. will be sent to Washington.
Following are extracts from the letter,
which is dated Santa Barbara, April 20:
''Our ship is beseiged with visitors.
and every inch of her is as clean as new
pin. She is a pretty sight to one who
comes on Board but Fred it is hell to
be one of her crew. AS | have already
told you. our toubles lie i'll our executive
officer who is as the boys say, sun
downer. He and the captain are both
alike, and they are detested by the crew.
To give you some idea of our troubles
we are poorly fed to begin with, and we
diS SOOl'tN uI llNc u lOt VI CoINlSts. II VIC
go to the mast to make any complaint,
Lieutenant Sturdy-our first luff-treats
us shamefuly He punished men for
mere trihes, and worst of all. we are not
permitted liberties the same as other
ships. The men met on the berth deck
the other day and raised some money SO
as to put our case in the hands of n
lawyer as soon as we get back to Vale jo
same as the Charleston crew did.
81 do not want to desert, but God
knows | would rather serve three years in
the brig at the barracks than put in
cruise on this ship with Lieutenant
sturdy.
I'VE have told the captain how we are
treated. but he will not listen ID us. Ii
we return to Vallejo you will see it in the
papers. and want you to come down if
you can and | will tell you more as it is
not good policy to write everything in
letters.
To show you what it costs me to keep
from being hungry, | have spent over $50
since have been on the Olympia for grub
alone
The herald., 1895-05-02
THE ENGINEER KILLED
nasked Train Robbers Do Deadly Work IN
Illinois

Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,. May Night ex-
press No. 3 on the Chicago and Alton rail-
road, north bound, was attacked about Il
O clock about two miles this side of Car
climbed upon the platform of the blind
baggage car, supposedly at Carlinvllle
The men climbed over the tender and
ordered Engineer Frank Holmes to stop
the train and Immediately began firing.
Fireman Frank Tuggle escaped. The
assailants, after shooting the engineer.
jumped off the tram and escaped. Fire.
man Tuggle then ran the train back to
Carlinville. 1t is not known whether rob-
berry was intended or not. Engineer
Holmes this morning. when going south
at Carlinville. compelled some tramps to
get off the train and also ran some tramps
off that were burning cars on ''Y.
and it is thought that some of these men
were his murderers. Holmes home is
in Bloomington. The train may not be
here for several hours.
All the would be robbers were captured
within a short time. the assassin of En-
gineer Holmes being caught by mail
clerk as he was getting off the cab. No
one but the engineer was injured. and no
attempt was made to rob the express car
or the passengers. The names OF the
robbers have not vet been learned. En-
gineer Holmes was about ~ years of age
and had been in the service of the Alton
road for many years.
The herald., 1895-05-02

Backus. J. p. Mccarthy. Callaghan Byrne.
Col. Frank Sumner J. Henry Mangels of
Santa Rosa. Alfred Bouvier, |. w. He'll
man, jr.. Henry p. Sonntag, George ii.
Toy. |. Cutie, Louis Sloss, jr.. Col A. Z.
S. Kohlberg. w. A. Holcomb W. B. Har-
rington. W. III. Dimond. Frank Dalton,
+. w. Dohrann A. A. Watkins, c. e.
Terrill. Hugh Craig. Isaac Upham, Claus
Spreckels. John d. Spreckels, Gen. J. W.
Forsythe. L. S. A.. W. NJ. Bunkern. II.
f. Highton. l.. c. McAfee. J.. W. Car
David Bush, Jabez Swan. John McComb.
Gen. Fredericks. d. II. Clements. Colonel
Thornton. Peter Dean. A. +. Goss, Henly
Hook. Senator Seymour. Mayor Robert
Effey of San Jose. S. X. Thornton, Mayor
f. +. Woodward of Santa Rosa. James
], /, = nCrittenden. Frank A. Brush OF Santa
RRosa, Captain j. G. Currier, A. Yer
rington. Ex-Gov. X. X Colcord of Neva-
da; J. r. Freud. J. G. Geisting. Stewart
Menzies, Thomas Flint. jr., Charles f.
Hodges of Michigan. Samuel Brady of
Utah, Commodore O'Connor and others :
At IL am. the excursionists were well
coined at the produce exchange and
committee comprising General W. III.
Dimond, president, of the produce ex-
change; F. w. Dohrmann, president OF
the Merchants association; W. B. Har-
rington. president of the Merchants
club; Frank Dalton. president of the
fruit exchange; c. C. Terrill president of
the Builders association; A. A. Watkins,
president of the board of trade; Isaac Up
ham and Hugh Craig. president of the
Half Million club, was IN charge. At
2:30 o'clock luncheon was served at the
Merchants club. This will be followed
a drive through Golden Gate park to
Sutro Heights, where Mayor Sutro will
entertain the guests In the evening the
California theater will be visisted and the
performance of the American Girl wit
messed
The herald., 1895-05-02
MRS. STANFORD'S CASE
Widow Of the Late Senator Desires the Suit
Pushed

WASHINGTON, May Mrs. Leland
Stanford arrived in Washington from
California and had an interview with the
attorney general regarding the govern
ment suit against ner husbands estate
She was particularly anx ious to have the
suit expedited as rapidly as possible. Mr..
Olnev assured her he would give the
necessary instructions to the United
States attorney at San Francisco. On ac-
count OF the bonds issued by the govern
ment to the Central Pacific Railroad Com
pany and accrued interest, there will soon
become due the government about 500
O00.OOO. Under the laws of California
each stockholder OF the corporation is in
dividually liable for his portion of its
debts. The Stanford estate owns about
quarter, or Sl5, 600, 600. OF the Central Pa
citic stock Hence it is alleged its ia-
bility is for that amount. The suit was
brought in anticipation of the failure OF
the stockholders to meet this obligation.
1t is thought the suit may be brought up
in the United States supreme court for a
hearing at the next October term.
The herald., 1895-05-02
ONLY ONE WEEK TO ANSWER
Japan Must Respond to Russia's Ulti-
matum
Considerable Excitement in Toxic The Powers
Looking on and Waiting for
the Results

NEW YORK. May "A special TO the
World from Toxic, Japan, says: Japan
must give her final answer to Russia by
May 18th. The suspense and anxiety are
terrible. Nothing is known everything
is dreaded. When mediation by the
United States was being discussed last
November by the authorities at Toxic and
Washington. President Cleveland prophe-
sled league of European powers to de-
prive Japan of the fruits OF victory.
Thereafter the powers were carefully
notified of the japanese intentions. No
opposition to them was ever manifested
The blow was reserved until the treaty of
peace had been signed.
Viscount Matsu. the minister of foreign
affairs and Premier Ito's colleague in the
peace conference, is desperately ill.
The herald., 1895-05-02
GROSS NEGLIGENCE
Result of the Inqiry Into the Sinking of the
Steamship Eibe

LOWESTOFT, Eng, May 1.-The coro.
ner's jury which has been investigating
the cause OF the sinking of the North
German Lloyd steamship Eoe, after col
lision on January 30th, returned verdict
today of gross negligence on the part of
the mate and look out man of the British
steamer Crathie, which ran into and
sank the Elbe. The two men mentioned
were found by Sharp, steward of the
Crathie, in the galley of the steamer
when the steward went on deck at 5
O'Clock on the morning of the collision.
although on the port side of the Crathie
were a number of lights which the ste W
ard then believed to be on fishing boats.
They stayed in the galley until the colis-
ion occurred. In spite of this. owing to
the abundance of evidence from the sur
vivors ON the Elbe, the jury found there
was not sufficient poof that the Crathie
was solely to blame for the collision. and
on the question of standing by the rule
OF the road" the jury eXonerated Captain
Gordon. commander OF the Crathie, fro m
all blame.
The herald., 1895-05-02
Attempt to Hold Up a Burling-
ton Train Frustrated
A BATTLE WITH OFFICERS
One Policeman Shot by One of the
Highwaymen
Over Forty Shots Were Exchanged Between
the Posse and the Robbers and One
OF the Latter Is Dying

ST. JOSEPH. Mo-, May 1.-Two men
fatally shot and another badly injured is
the result of frustrated attempt to rob
a Burlington train coming into this city.
For some days past gang of toughs has
been hanging around st. George. suburb
OF this city, and last night information
was brought to the Burlington officials
that the Omaha express was to be held
up.
William Haag, the hotel man, furnished
the information, and the officers sent
guards who trust rated the design.
Late this evening while Richard Rau.
an employee of Haag, was sitting i'll the
barroom of Haag's place, Thomas O'Far-
rell one of the gang, stepped inside the
door, while his partner, who gave the
name of Dan Howard, watched on the
outside. Farrell stepped up to Rau. and
without saying word shot him through
the stomach, infiicting a fatal wound.
AS Farrell stepped out the door he
called to his partner: Il have shot the
wrong man" realizing that he had failed
to get Haag, who had given the informa-
ton. Several citizens who were near
started in pursuit of the two men. who
ran out ON the railroad tracks towards
the Kansas bridge. A number OF shots
we're fired by both parties. but without
effect. AS the fugiJives neared the brid ge
ex-Sheriff Carson and Policeman Barry,
who heard the firing, jumped into a
buggy and gave chase, catching up with
the two just as they were leaving the
Kansas end of the bridge. Carson COW
cred Howard with his revolver and forced
him to surrender.
Policeman Barry attempted to capture
Farrell, who whipped out two revolvers
and commenced firing, shooting the Off
Ger through the arm. Then Farrell
dashed into the woods, followed by Barry
and two other policemen, Frans and
Shea, who had arrived by this time, and
a battle ensued, during which over forty
shots were fired. Farrell finally got q shot
through the left breast the bullet passing
through his lungs, and he is in dying
condition. Farrell is supposed to hail from
st. Louis. while Howard S residence is So
far unknown, as he refuses to talk.
The herald., 1895-05-02
CAN PLAY TRILBY
A United States Judge Grants Privilege t.
Mckee Rankin

:,
DENVER. May LIN the United
States court today Judge Hallett gave Nc
Kee Rankin and II. l.. Widner mana
gers OF the Lyceum theater. permission to
put on the play ''rriby'a soon as they
wish. and the first performance will be
given on Sunday night.
Attorney Brown. who represents Har-
per B Others and A. M. Palmer, the own
ers OF the rights OF the play in this coun-
try, asked for a postponement of the
argument on his application for an in
junction to restrain the Lyceum people
from producing the play. Attorney Rob-
inson for the Lyceum people objected to
any more time being given.
Judge Hallett said argument would
either have to proceed at once or he
would postpone it until Wednesday. In
the meantime there was nothing to pre-
vent the Lyceum people from producing
the play.
The herald., 1895-05-02

a warrant for him, as he was in no way
concerned in the transactions of Rumble
Il Co., but in fact was q loser himself
through the operation of the firm. Bush.
one of the bucket shop firm. met Morri-
son at his home and Morrison loaned him
$1,000 to engage in speculation. The money
was to be returned at a certain time, and
when it was not forthcoming Morrison
became suspicious and went to San Fran
cisco to get his coin. He only succeeded
in securing 1890 of the amount due. and
the alleged brokerage office was raided by
the police. Rumble and Bush were ar
rested and fined $500 each. They wanted
Morrison to pay these fines, but he re-
fused and immed iatelY left for home.
The herald., 1895-05-02
THE RACING MEN SORE
Defeat Of the Gray Racing Bill Causes Some
CONSERVATION


NEW YORK, May There was con
sternation in the ranks of the turfmen
when the news of the defeat of the Gray
racing bill reached this ci ty today. Phil
J. Dwyer, the president of the Brooklyn
Jockey Club, said tonight:
So far as | am concerned it is the
Gray bill or no racing. If the nill IS
finally defeated there will be no Brooklyn
handicap and no racing at Gravcsend. The
gates of the course will remain closed.
will race in this country wherever and
whenever | may do so legally. If cannot
do that in America | can do it in Eng.
land. and there | will probably 60 if rae.
ing is killed in this state.
Other turfmen who were seen expressed
views similar to Mr. Dwyer's and it was
learned ON excellent authority that IN
the event of the defeat of the bill J. b.
Haggn. the big California breeder, would
send his yearlings to England to be sold
there.
The herald., 1895-05-02
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
Laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas.
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties Of a perfect lax
ative; effectually cleansing the system
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
,ling them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug.
gists in soc and 81 bottles, but it is man.
lfactrred by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
Ind being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute it offered.
The herald., 1895-05-02
PRINCETON AND YALE
Income Tax Justified in an intercollegiate
Debate


Debate
NEW HAVEN. Conn, May Prince
ton defeated Yale this evening in their
first joint debate. The question debated
was, Resolved, That under the circum-
stances the income tax OF 1894 was justi-
fable.
Yale took the negative. 1t was decided
that X. NJ. McElroy presented the best
argument OF the evening and that Frank
Rail made the wittiest speech.
W. +. Burns of Illinois made the open
ing address for Princeton. He was fol-
lowed by Fl. E. Butterick. who spoke for
Yaie's side. Frank Rail was the second
Yale speaker. r. NJ McElroy of Ken
tucky then pleaded for Princeton. B. L..
Hirschfield of Ohio was another Prince
ton speaker G. Z. Clough of Wilmot
Flat, n. H.. also spoke for Yale.
The herald., 1895-05-02
THEY DIDN'T PROVE 1T
Failure to Furnish Funds Results in the
Release of q Prisoner


PORTLAND. Ore, May 1.-Alexander
Morrison. the man arrested Sunday on
charge of embezzlement by Detective
Griffin on the request of Chief Crowley of
the San Francisco police department. was
today released from custody. The Cali
fornia officers refused to furnish the
necessary funds for transportation of the
prisoner to San Francisco. Mr.. Morrison
is resident of Snchomish, Wash,
where he has large farm, and he is
also interested in mining operations in
that state. After being liberated he con-
versed freely concerning his arrest. and
said that the story tclegraphed from San
Francisco was incorrect He had no in
terest whatever in the bucket shop Of
Rum bile d. Co. and could not understand
why Miss Maggie Keane should swear out
The herald., 1895-05-02
HOME AGAIN
The Half Million Club Receives ROYAL Welcome
in the Bay City

SAN FRANCISCO, MAY 1.-The Half
Million club and guests left Monterey yes
terday morning at 10 clock, and after
brief stop at San Jose. proceeded quickly
to San francisco. The party was met at
the station by Alfred Bouvier. Lonis
Sloss. jr.. Gel. Albert f. Castel. /. Cutie.
NJ. Z. Sonntag B. Harrington, George
ID. Troy. Mr.. Ryan and others. Carriages
conveyed the excursionists to the Palace
hotel. After dinner the party was tend-
eIed a reception in the rooms of the I'm
ion League club. when addresses of well
come were made and responded to amid
great enthusiasm. Besides the Half Mill
ion club and guests there were present
Col. W. X. Shafter, u. S. a.; Gen. S. A.
The herald., 1895-05-02
UNITARIAN CONFERENCE
Annual Session at San Jose-The Committees
Appointed

annual session at San JoSe-The Committee
Appointed
san JOSE. May /. The eleventh an
nual session OF the Pacific Unitarian con-
ference opened here this morning in the
Unitarian church. Rev. W. NJ Jones of
the local church made the address of well
come, which was responded to by Charles
M. Gorham, president vf the conference
The following committees were APP
pointed
Business f. M. Wilbur, Rev. U.
q. b. Pierce, Mrs. E. O. Smith.
Credentials-W. f. Crossman, Rev. n.
Il. Boyd Miss Theda Carter.
Resolutions and Communications
Rev. G. M. Wendte, Rev. W. NJ. Jones,
Rev. W. G.. Elliot, jr.
Nominations-Ro l.. w. Sprague.
Rev. Mrs. E. 7. Wilkes, C. A. Murdock.
Reports Of the officers and of the
various coast conferences of Unitarians
were then presented, after which papers
we're read by Rev. G. II. Rice of Stock
ton and Rev. f. NJ Wilbur Of Portland.
On Lecture Tour
PARIS. May 1.-Samuel S. Clemens
Mark Twain) has signed a contract for
The herald., 1895-05-02

a lecture tour around the world. He will
leave here shortly for the United States
and will proceed by way of San Francisco
to Australia and India. The chief reason
for his entering into the contract is that
he has lost almost his entire fortune
through unfortunate investments. He
lost over 5000. 900 through the failure OF
one Amer lean company.
The herald., 1895-05-02
Among the PuCS

NEW YORK, May 2.-Dan Creedon and
Joe Dunfe have been matched to meet IN
a 12-round bout before the Atlantic Ath
letic club. Coney Island, on May Goth.
This will be served up as preliminary to
the contest of twenty five rounds between
Peter Maher the Irish champion, ana
Bob Marshall of England.
NEW YORK. May la London cable
received here today stated that Jem Smith
and Ted Prtcilard have signed new arii
cles to box Friday. May 10th. in the Cen
trail Music hall, London. for purse.
The herald., 1895-05-02
THE LOUISVILLE TRAGEDY
Murder Of an Erring Wife and Her Paramour
Still Talked O.

LOUISVILLE. KY, May 1.-Y ester
day tragedy continues the all-absorbing
topic. Browns remains were taken to
Henderson, KY, today. The governor,
wife and two daughters and dozen
young John Browns accompanied the re-
mains. Mrs. Gordon was buried at Cave
Hill cemetery today. Fuller Gordon was
arraigned in court this morning. His at
torneys demanded an immediate trial,
which was refused. They then asked for
bail. Judge Smith said it was not a bail
able case. The case was set for trial on
Saturday
The herald., 1895-05-02
RAkED by YELLOW FEVER
Terrible Effects Upon the Spanish Troops In
Cuba

NEW YORK. May 1.-The Herald's
special from Nassau, n. p, says: News
has been received from Santiago de Cuba
that the ravages of yellow fever, on which
the insurgents rely to aid them in secur-
ing their independence, are already appar-
ent in the ranks OF the Spanish forces.
Many of the soldiers are daily dropping
out OF the ranks. victims of the disease.
Physicians here predict there will be
twice the yellow fever this season for
many years. The rainy season will soon
begin. and then the roads will become
impossible. even for the infantry.
The herald., 1895-05-02
A VISIT TO ROME
Cardinal Gibbons Itinerary Is AIrea
Announced

Cardinal Gibbon's Itinerary Is Already
Announced
NEW YORK, May IA special from
Rome to the Herald says:
Cardinal Gibbon'a intended visit to
Rome was postponed last November. and
he was to leave May 4th. His departure
however, has been again postponed, be-
cause he wishes to assist at Archbishop
Williams jubilee on May 18th, at which
Mgr. Satolli, the papal delegate to the
United States, will also be present. The
pope will send his blessing to the arch.
bishop of Boston.
The herald., 1895-05-02
Earthauake at LaIkerort

LAKEPORT, CAL, May 1.-Quite a
severe shock of earthquake was felt here
at 2:20 O'Clock this morning. The vibra-
tions were from west to east and lasted
from four to five seconds. No damage
was done. The recent rains are the maxi
ing OF this country.
The herald., 1895-05-02
KNIGHTS OF PYTHlAS

Close of the Supreme Council OF the Uniformed
Rank
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, May 1.-The
annual assembly OF the supreme council
Uniformed Rank Knights of Pythias of
the World. closed tonight with a recep-
tion and banquet at the Grand hotel. The
supreme council this afternoon adopted a
constitution. code of bylaws and articles
of incorporation.
The herald., 1895-05-02

The process of toasting is said to induce
peculiar chemical change in the bread,
giving it a more appetizing flavor, as
well as certain valuable properties.