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The herald., 1895-12-28
THE INSURGENTS ADVANCE
Laying Waste the CanefieIdS a5
They Go
MATANZAS is In DANGER
And Preparations Are Making to Resist
Attack
There Is Strong Sympathy With the Revo-
lutionist Cause in Havana and an
Uprising Is Feared
Associated Pres special Wire.

Associated Press Special Wire
HAVANA. Dec, 27.-The insurgents have
burned the village of Pedroso and in the
district of Guantanamo they have de-
stroyed the canetields of the plantations Of
Soledad las Carreras, Santa Cecilia, Ro.
nelia, Santa Isabella, OF the colonies, San
Antonio, San Carlos, Santa Rosa, Contlu.
ente, San Miguel, Santa Maria San Ilde-
fonso, Santa Fe, San Luis, San Sebastian,
Santa Ana del BatilIo, in all over 1900
acres.
AT Matanzas every preparation has been
made to resist an attack upon the part Of
the insurgents and as this official an.
nouncement it would seem to confirm the
impression which prevails among the
friends of the Cubans that the report that
Gomez, Maceo and Bandera are in retreat
is not quite correct. Three field pieces
have been mounted before the palace of
the governor at Matanzas, the windows
and doors have been 5arricaded and the
building is filled with troops and volun-
teers.
Troops and volunteers are also stationed
at ali the strategic points and two war
ships are said to be on their way to REIN
force the naval contingent already on duty
at that port. The authorities claim that
hundreds of families from the province of
Matanzas are flocking into the capital
from that part of the country. while on
the other hand the insurgents assert that
they have been stron gly reinforced from
the population of Matanzas since their col
umns entered that province. Here in Ha
vana, in spite of the reported bad position
of the insurgents, the work of preparing
for the defense of Havana is being pushed
with all the vigor possible, and the regular
soldiers and volunteers who can he spared
are being hurried to the front. Provisions
are being collected, cattle are being driven
in, and everywhere the greatest anxiety
and excitement. state of affairs not AT all
in keeping with the glowing reports of
Spanish defeats and insurgent defeats
which are announced here.
Many people are convinced that il Gomez
succeeds in pushing his forces to wiehii. q
reasonable distance of Havana, an upris.
ing of the friends of the insurgents eere is
not at all unlikely.
The authorities are not blind to the fact
that there is strong element among tna
younger male population of this city wlie.
is in strong sympathy with the insurseiits,
and i'll case of serious trouble with the iIl-
surgents outside the city il is an open
question whether the fire department and
the bulk of the civil guards and volunteers
here could be counted upon for any length
of time.
The merchants of this city. while still
ioyally supporting the government, are he
ginning to be very nervous and look for
ward with n great deal Of alarm 10 the
prospect of an uprising here and he entry
of insurgents into Havana, which, 1t is
claimed, is certain to be the signal for
wholesale iootng and other disoI COS.
The herald., 1895-12-28
M'KINLEY LEADS IHEM ALL
Allison Only a Factor and Benny Not a
Candidate
According to the Tariff Exponents Political
Lieutenant-rhe Others viii Re.
port Bye and Bye

CLEVELAND, o., Dec. 27.-Hon. M. A.
Hanna, Governor McKiniey's political
lieutenant, and who has just returned from
a four weeks trip through the east in the
interests of his candidate, today discussed
the chances of the various candidates. He
said:
IL hold Mckinley to be the leading candi-
date. The people want him and he peo-
pie generally demand him. His chances
were never better or brighter than they are
today and in my opinion he easily leads.
Really the only aggressive candidate be-
sides Mckinley is Mr.. Reed. Both of
these men are candidates and very much
so. Mr.. Reed is the only strong opponent
Mckinley has. Allison is not to be re-
garded at present as much a candidate as
he is a factor. He is, of course, strong in
bis own section and may become a candi-
daie before the convention assemblies, but
at the present time l regard him as fac
tor only. Morton is strong in his section,
bat | do not regard him as candidate.
He is most estimable man and one whom
we all respect highly, hut l do not regard
him in the light of candidate.
''Of Harrison, l know no more than
what I see in the papers. In my opinion
he is not a candidate, that is, an aggres-
sive candidate"
The herald., 1895-12-28
ON GOOD AUTHORITY
Reported Engagement OF People Whose Wealth
Olives Them Pramiuenca

Reported Engagement OF People Whose Wealth
Olives Them Prominence
New YORK, Dec. 27.-On good authority
ii is announced that an engagement of
marriage has been made between William
Waldorf Astor and Lady Randolph Church-
ill. 1t is said the wedding will, in all prob.
ability, be a quiet affair, and will be cele-
brated in London next autumn. A report
that these eminent representatives of
Amer lean society abroad would come to
this city to be married is denied by an in
innate friend of the Astor family. This
gentleman said:
"William Waldorf Astor has given UP all
idea OF ever making his home in America.
He dslikes this country. and has few ties
to bring him here. Of his reported engage
ment 10 Lady Churchill l can only say that
Mr.. Astor has kept his own counsel, and if
he contemplates marriage he has told no
one here. He does admire Lady Churchill
very much, and should they marry it
would increase the popularity of the Amer
lean colony"
A gentleman who met the son of Lady
Churchill ink urope couple of years ago
and who entertained the young man in this
city a few weeks ago upon his return from
Cuba, says young Churchill declared to
him that there was probability of his
mother remarrying, bat did not mention
the name of Mr.. Astor in this connection.
The herald., 1895-12-28
The confusion at both places is indescrib-
able. and up to midnight four of the dead
had been identified.

The confusion at both places is indescrib-
able, and up to midnight four of the dead
had been identified.
AS has been stated, all the dead and in
jured are Polish Hebrews, and few of them
have friends or relatives who were able to
speak English sufficiently we'll to make
themselves understood, or enough knowl-
edge of the ways of this country to know
where to go to look for their lost ones.
The dead are of all ages, from mere
infants to gray-haired men and women.
All we're killed or injured in the terrific
having happened inside the house, although
the crush there was tremendous.
The Front street theater is an old, tum-
ble-down affair. on the west side of Front
street, between Gay and Low. 1t has not
been used for theatrical purposes for seve-
raj years, but has recently been the scene
of many glove contests under the auspices
eff the Eureka Athletic club The means
of egress we're confined entirely to the
narrow doorways opening upon the stair
ways leading down to the narrow landing
upon which tonight's tragedy occurred,
and the house has long been considered
too unsafe to put to public use.
The theater was first opened to the pub
lie in 1929, but nine years later was
burned and the present structure took its
place. Jennie Lind. McCready, Charlotte
Cushman and many ether notables, per-
formed there, and in 1864 it was the
scene of the Republican National conven-
ton which renominated Abraham Lincoln
for the presidency and Andrew johnson
for the second place on the ticket.
The convention at which the DEM
ocrats nominated Stephen A. Douglas,
after adiourning from Charleston,
;. g.. in 1860, WAS also held in the old
building, and during its session panic was
started by the giving away of the floor
which had been laid over the pit. Luckily,
however, no one was seriously injured.
Soon after this a portion of the delegates
Withdrew from the Front-street theater,
and. repairing 10 the Maryland institute,
nominated John G. Breckenridge and Joseph
Lane for president and vice-president of
the United States.
The herald., 1895-12-28
CHEAP WATER
Is What BayncIimate Citizens Are Seeking |
in the Courts

Is What BayncIimate Citizens Are Seeking
in the Courts
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 27.-The joint water
committee of the city council tonight
passed a resolution recommending to the
council that the city attorney notify the
San Diego Water company Immediately to
cease overcharges for water in defiance of
the city ordinances. In case the company
persists in its present course under threats
of cutting off water from consumers, the
attorney is instructed to bring suit to have
the company's franchise and plant for
feited to the city in accordance with the
state constitution and laws.
Strong speeches were made condemning
the action of the company. The action is
the result of the company's disregard of
the rates fixed by the city council.
V. f. Shaw, a ratepayer. recently brought
suit to prevent overcharges as to himself
and to enjoin the company from shutting
off water. and won bis case, which was
presided over by Judge Mckinley of Los
Angeles,
The herald., 1895-12-28
SUFFRAGE RIGHTS
Assured to Inmates of National Soldiers
Homes-A QilXaukec Qecisinn

Assured to Inmates of National Soldiers
Homes-A Milwaukee Decision
MILWAUKEE,, Dec. 27.-Judge Seaman,
in the United States court, today upheld
the jurisdiction of the state court over the
soldierss home grounds and ordered the
discharge of Thomas Kelly. Kelly was
arrested several weeks ago for murderous
assault upon Patrick Coughlin. In his
decision Judge Seaman distinctly stated
that he mad not the least doubt as to the
power of congress to assume exclusive
Jurisdiction, but this had not been done
and the state sovereignty could not be
taken away by implication.
The opinion of Judge Seaman is of con-
siderable moment to inmates of the SOL
diers' home, inasmuch as it assures them
the undoubted right of suffrage, which has
often been question.
The herald., 1895-12-28
THE HEARNES COMING

And Will Settle Down at the City of
Baynciimate
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Dec. 27.-Dr. j. C.
Hearne, who was recently acquitted at
Bowling Green, Mo-. of the charge of mur-
der of the millionaire packer, Amos j.
Stillwell, passed through here this morn
ing with his family, en- route to California
In an interview with a reporter DIR. Hearne
said: my trial at Bowling Green estab-
lished my innocence beyond question,
and the only thing the prosecution gained
by it was to cast slur on my wife's
virtue.'
DR.. Hearne had not been at the depot
fifteen minutes till it was known by every
one there and along Union avenue, and he
was followed around and stared at by
crowds, but he paid no attention to it, and.
after breakfast, he and his family retired
to the privacy of a room at the depot hotel.
DR.. Hearne said he would settle down at
San Diego and resume the practice of
medicine.
The herald., 1895-12-28
Lost His r1emory

SANTA BARBARA, Dec. PA driver
employed on the Pickett dairy farm was
thrown from his wagon this morning, fall
ing and injuring his mind so that the past
is entirely blotted out. He does not know
his name nor where he lives While the
wagon was in motion the driver reached
for something in the rear of the wagon,
and losing his balance fell to the ground,
his head and shoulders striking the wheel,
which passed over his body. 1t was about
two hours after he was picked up before
he gained consciousness, and when he
finally revived he could net remember
ANYTHING.
The herald., 1895-12-28

ABOUT THE CITY-In and about the city
hall. Fighting the oil refneries; the
matter in all its phases before the board of
public works; continued persecution al
legged and the refners are making Il great
contest Market and stockyards; the
hoard of health visits sites. Tramp bar
racks once before; former council ordered
plans for the purpose but nothing came of
it. The FriGay Morning club; an inter.
esting program presented ut yesterdays
meeting. ... Charles Harper. an obstreper-
GUS negro, is arrested twice in one day for
disturbing the peace. -. Tyndall denies a
report found in the columns of an evening
paper. :. News from the oil field; progress
among the derrickS. Mayne awilling wit
less; his deposition partially taken. The
willy schemer's story; The narrative inter-
rup!ed by the witness havinga hemorrhags
.... The grand jurys report as to the clerks
office; one man thinks that the issue ID
being lodged competency OF Fred
erck L. Emery on trial before Judge Clark
go. The Baker estate litigation Changes
in the county clerks Office: the latest gos-
sip in the matter. Southern California
oranges carry off the highest honors at At
lanta....Two burglars are arrested: stolen
goods found in teeir possession. General
John X. Matthews receives his appointment
as postmas er. Tho inmates OF tho Al pine
street orphan home given treat last even
ing... Mrs. j. U. Ballard meets with a ser
ious accident. The Cycle show well at
tended =. Detectives gather in q forger OF
checks
The herald., 1895-12-28
AN EXPOSITION
The transmits sissippi and International Affaii
Is Fairly Launched

The Transmlssissippi and International Affair
Is Fairly Launched
OMAHA, Neb., Dec. 27.-The Transmits
sssippi and International exposition of
1898 is fairly launched, the manner in
which it will be accomplished having been
decided upon today. The committee
which the public meeting authorized to be
appointed met today. 1t was decided to
organize company with an authorized
capital of 81 100000, with shares at $40.
The company will be authorized to b, gin
business when 700 is Subscribed and
will have q life of TEN years from January
/, 1896. The western states are known to
be "a unit in the scheme and the interest of
the east will be elected later. Probable
tiles are that congress will later be asked
to contribute.
The herald., 1895-12-28
TREASURY GOLD
New Bond Issue Is lmperative-- The Presi.
dents Authority

A New Bond Issue Is Imperative--T The Presi-
dents Authority
WAsHINGToN, Dec. 27.-The treasury
lost gold today to the extent of $2,O46,-
900, which leaves the true amount of the
reserve at $63, ,S6S,32O. The recent heavy
Withdrawals, with the indications pointing
to their continuance, is thought can lead to
no other result than new issue of bonds
in the near future. The administration is
strongly opposed to the bond bill now
pending in the house, and in view of this
fact the opinion prevails in official circles
that the president will not wait much
longer before issuing bonds. Indeed, it is
believed that the president would much
prefer TO proceed to another issue OF bonds
under the authority he already has, and
under which the last three issues were
made, than to act under the pending bill
or any notifications of it which are likely
to be made.
The herald., 1895-12-28
An Artificial Earthuuake

CHICAGO, Dec. 27.-What appeared to
be an earthquake shook Chicago at o'clock
this morning and made the country trem-
hle for miles around. Tho shock was
caused by an explosion of four tons of
giant powder. said TO have been accident
ally ienited near the little town Of Rom O,
on drainage canal in course on construc-
tion. Throughout an area of about fifty
mile square the shock was felt. No one
was killed by the explosion. Probably a
million people were awakened by the
shock.
The herald., 1895-12-28
A Place on the Com mission

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 27.-Asso-
ciate Justice Brewer, who has been spend
ing several weeks here for the beuefit of
his daughters health, left for Washington
last night. The stiddenness of his depart
ure, coupled with the fact that a few DAYS
ago it was his intention to remain here sew
eral weeks longer, strengthens the belief
that he has been offered place on the
Venezuelan boundary commission, and
that he has left for Washington in response
to a telegram from the president.
The herald., 1895-12-28

SAN RAFAEL, Dec. 27.-As soon as the
grand jury came into session this after
noon complaint signed by several people
was read, charging persons unknown at
the present lime with selling liquor to
minors. About twenty small boys, none
over 15 years old, were subpmnaed as
witnesses, and each one told where he got
the liquor. These young lads were found
on Christmas day in an intoxicated condi-
ton. The people here feel very indignant
over it and it is hoped an indictment will
be brought against the. guilty parties.
The herald., 1895-12-28

SANTA Rosa, Dec. PA prisoner named
Walsh escaped from Constable Ingalls,
this afternoon. Ingalls, was bringing
Walsh to this city. The train had left
Healdsburg but few moments when
Walsh asked to go to the closet. He
crawled through window and jumped to
the ground without receiving serious inju-
ries. Walsh was sentenced to serve a term
in the city Jail on Getty charges.
The herald., 1895-12-28
To Tunnel Pixies Peak

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo, Dec. 27.-The
city council of Colorado Springs tonight
awarded contract for the Strickler tunnel
to Wilson & jackson of Chicago. The tun-
mel will be one and one.halt miles in
length through Pixies Peak at an altitude
of $50 feet and will form an important
adjunct to the Colorado City water system.
The cut will he made through solid granite.
The herald., 1895-12-28

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 27.-Judge Nor
row rendered an important opinion in the
United States District court today. Gee
Hop, a Chinese, arrived in San Francisco
on September 10th, from China, with pa
pers showing that he had once been natur-
allied in New Jersey. Collector of the
Port Wise denied the man admission on
The herald., 1895-12-28
THE NEWS
BY TELEGRAPH

sY Observation-Disclosures onsl proceedings;
amendment to the tariff bill proposed in
the senate: he tond bill amended in the
house A frightful panic in Il Baltimore
theater; twenty seven people killed -.
Fricke Company advances wages of coke
workers- Races at Bay District; bicycle
records allowed Reports of commercial
conditions. McKinley's chances accord
ing to the ideas of his political lieutenant
The Strathr evis again narrowly escapes
destruction; the Miowera thought to be
safe. The Cuban insurgents menacing
Matarzas "A secret alliance OF Latin
American states to resist English encroach
meht. Ventura; the suicide unidentified
Santa Ana; an excursion program. ...
Redlands; hew Years amusements Po-
mona; preparsng for tourists. .Sau Ber-
nardino; power for electric lighting. Pas
adena; tournament plans complete.
The herald., 1895-12-28

DALLAS, Tex, Dec. C7.---At 2 o'clock this
morning two loud explosions awoke the
people in the vicinity of Gano and Crutch-
field streets, and the residence of Edward
Eakins was seen to be in flames. The
building, its contents aid surroundings
were destroyed. loss, $4,000. The
family barely escaped with their lives.
Who placed the Bombs in the house or
fired them is my stery.
The herald., 1895-12-28

ASHLAND, Wis, Dec. PA body was
found in the debris of the Southern Lum-
ber company this afternoon. This makes
four men burned to death in the big fire
that destroyed the big lumber mill plant
The man was SO badly burned that he
could not be identified.
The herald., 1895-12-28

the ground that courts had no right to
make a Chinese citizen. Judge Morrow
mand Gee Hop on the ground that the act
of the New Jersey court in granting him
citizenship was void, naturalization being
altogether in the control of the United
States and not of the states, hence Mon
golians are ineligible to he admitted by
state cOIIrt
The herald., 1895-12-28
WILL RESUME

The Suspension Of Porter Bros. s. Co. Is OnIv
Temporary
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 27.-The liabilities
of Porter Bros. & Co., the suspended dried
fruit merchants, are said to be 100000,
and the assets twice as much. 1t is
stated that the firm g creditors show a dis
position to grant them the time asked for,
and that the suspension will not be perma-
neut.
The herald., 1895-12-28
ShylOcks Feel Timid.

DALLAS, Tex, Dec. 27.-The English
loan CO mpanies doing business in Dallas
and representing hundreds of millions of
dollars, have cabled their agents to discon-
tinue loaning money in Texas. The fear
of war with the United States is said to be
the cause.
The herald., 1895-12-28

New YORK, Dec. 27.-The $4,000, 900 in
gold which was engaged for expectation
has been ordered at the sub-treasury and
assay Office. OF this amount $1 900, 900
will be in bars and the balance in coin.
The herald., 1895-12-28
WHERE YOU nAy 60 TODAY

ORPHgrM-Matinee and at pm, vaudeville.
BURBASk Matinee and at p M. Youth
Los ANGELES Observation-Disclosures and at p.
n.. Cleopatra.
HAzAEn'S PAVILION Cycle show.
WEsrLAKE PARK--At 2:30 p. m, DR.. Carver
and his celebrated diving horse.
The herald., 1895-12-28

SAN JOSE, Dec. 27.-The Yam Tie COM
pany, large dealers in fancy goods, silks,
ETC., today filed a petition of insolvency
Liabilities. $1O,554.65; assets, $1,000.
stock and accounts. The creditors are
principally San Francisco merchants.
The herald., 1895-12-28
RUSSIA STANDS IN
To Give Diplomatic Support to the Monr
Doctrine

To Give Diplomatic support to the Monroe
Doctrine
BERLIN, Dec. 27.-A dispatch from St.
Petersburg to the Tageblatt says the
United States government has been sound
ing Russia regarding the dispute with Eng
land and is said to have received the most
favorable reply. 1t is declared the Russian
government shares President Cleveland's =
views in the Venezuelan question and is
prepared to support them, at any rate Dip
lomatically. The dispatch adds that it is
possible the United States has received the
troubles.
The herald., 1895-12-28
ReceiNers' ReSignafinns

New YORK, Dec. 27.-Aldace f. Walker,
receiver of the Atlantic and Pacific, con
firms the report of his resignation and that
of his co-receiver, John J. McCook. The
designations have been accepted, and will
take effect upon the appointment of their
SuCcpSSnrs.
The herald., 1895-12-28

Continued OH second pagel
Evening journal., 1895-06-05
ELForIons.
BOARD OF PUBLIC EDUCATION
ELECTION.

An election for members OF the Board OF
Public Education IN Wilmington Will be held
on Saturd Az, June sth, 1895 Polls viii be
open At u O'Clock or 30 minutes thereafter,
and close AZ p. m.
Members 10 be ected and places Of voting
FIRST WARD-One member for four years
Polls old school houss No p, Second street
near WASHINGTON street.
SECOND WARD-One member for four
years. Polls northwest coruer Second and
Walnut streets.
THIRD WARD One member FOR four years.
Polls No. 3 school house, Jefferson street be-
low Third street
FOURTH WARD One member for -four
years Polls public school house No !, French
between Fifth and sixth streets
FIFTH WARD-One member for four wears.
Polls public school house No. 8, Eighth and
Woliaston streets.
SIXTH WARD-One member for four years
Polls public school house No. 5, Walnut above
Twelfth street.
SEVENTH WARD-One member for four
years Polls public hool house No. 2, corner
eleventh and Washington streets.
EIGHTH WARD-One member for four
years Public school house No 8, corner Sew
enth and Spsuce streets.
NINTH WARD One member for four
years Polls public school house NO IL, IWen-
ty.sec0nd street near Market street.
TENTH WARD-One member for four
years Polls No IS school use, Third and
Harrison streets.
ELEVENTH WARD-One member for -four
years. Polls public school house No. l9. corner
Oak and Harrison streets.
TWELFTH WARD-One member for -four
years. Polls No. Il school ho1se, corner FIFTH
and Scott streets. 1890