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The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-10-31

Washington, Oct. 26. - The cable
reports that Russian fleet of fifteen
vessels was on its way to Corea, at
tracted much attention among the dip
lomatic representatives of the East to
whom it was shown. 1t was regarded
as presenting grave conditions, if the
facts are reported as true. The fact
that Flu San is one of the points to-
ward which the Russians are heading
Is pointed out as especially significant.
Flu San is at the southeastern ex-
tremity of Corea, and is the point
nearest Japan, being only twelve hours
sail from the japanese mainland.
Further north is Won San, the strategic
point in Corea, which the Russians
have long sought to secure. 1t is on
Broghton's bay, in the middle of the
east of Corea. The bay is the only use-
full harbor in the stretch of 600 miles
along the east coast of Corea. The
harbor is perfectly sheltered and is
open the year round. Leading author
tiles agree that it will ultimately be
the terminus of the trans-Siberian rail-
way, which Russia is building. For
these reasons, the movement of the
Russian fleet toward these points of
strategic Importance is watched with
interest.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-10-31
Disastrous Prnirie Fires.

Rich Hill, Mo-, Oct. pa large
and disastrous prairie fire has been
raging today six miles west Of Rich
Hill, near the village of Sprague, car
rying meadows, cornfelds, haystacks
and everything else except buildings
before it. The buildings were protect
ed in time to save them. The farmers
of that section, together with almost
the entire population of Sprague, turn
ed out to fight the flames, and finally
checked them, after an area OF several
miles had been devastated.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-10-31
To Ignore Commission Men.

Cleveland, Oct. ga. II. Naftz-
GER Of Los Angeles, Cal, president of
the Southern California Fruit Ex-
change, is in the city arranging for
the sale of California fruit, particu-
iarly oranges and lemons, direct to
Jobbers, instead of through commission
men, as heretofore. He says the ex-
change, which represents sixty per cent
OF all growers, will establish agencies
IN all the larger cities to distribute the
product, and the old method of doing
business will be abandoned.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-10-31
THE CASE REVIEWED.
Attorney PeixOtO's Argument in the
Durrant Trial.


San Francisco, Oct. 26.-Assistant
District Attorney Peixoto today made
the opening argument for the prosecu-
ton in the Durrant trial. When court
convened, General Dickinson asked tina
Miss Cunningham be recalled, but she
was only asked few unimportant
questions and then excused. The re-
mainder of the day was occupied by
Mr.. Peixoto. He discussed the evil
dence in the case from the time Dur
rant accompanied Miss Lamont to
school the morning Of April until he
appeared before Organist King, in
Emanuel Baptist church, at o'clock
i'll the afternoon, pale, trembling and
excited. He closed by asking the jury
to uphold the laws of the state by rem
dering a verdict of guilty and fixing
the penalty at death. During Mr..
Peixoto's argument the courtroom was
crowded.
Rev. J. George Gibson, of Emanuel
Baptist church, and his secretary, Rob-
ert N. Lynch, occupied seats near the
jury box, and paid close attention to
the speaker. Durrant sat stolid and
Indifferent in his usual place beside the
attorneys, surrounded by his father
and mother and number of friends.
Durrant betrayed no emotion or feel
ing, even when accused of murders
that were compared with the crimes of
Jack the Ripper in the Whitechapel
district of London. His mother, how
ever, looked more thoughtful and de-
pressed than she has at any other time
since the trial began.
When MI. PeiXoto closed his argu-
ment, at $3.50 o'clock, General Dickin
son, for the defense, asked for contin-
uance until Monday in order that At
torney Deuprey might make the open
ing argument for the defense. He pro-
duced a certificate from Mr. Deuprey s
physicians that he was unable to ap-
pear in court at present, but would
probably be well enough to resume his
duties Monday. District Attorney
Barnes objected to the delay, and, as
the court was opposed to granting con-
tinuance, the motion was denied
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-10-31
ATTITUDE TOWARD SPAIN.
i Spanish Correspondent Canvassing
Sentiment in This Country.

i Spanish Correspondent Canvassing
Sentiment in This Country.
Washington, Oct. 24.-The interest
taken in Spain in the policy and pur-
poses of the United States toward Cuba
is indicated by the arrival here of
Senior Thifonte Galligeo, a special cor
respondent of Ell Heraldo de Madrid,
one of the leading papers in the Span
ish capital, who comes to canvass the
sentiment among the leading public
men here. He sought to secure an in
terview with President Cleveland and
Secretary Olney, but did not succeed,
owing to the departure of the former
for Atlanta and the engagements OF
Mr.. Olney. Later he found John W.
Foster, who was United States minis
ter in Spain, the negotiator of the last
treaty with Spain, and late secretary
of state in Mr. Harrison's cabinet.
General Foster, the ex-secretary OF
state, said he was ont of politics, and
had no information as to the policy of
this government, but he said:
"It is my personal opinion that If
Spain does not succeed i'll terminating
the insurrection by next spring. when
the dry season closes, she will be con-
fronted with the grave danger of los
ing possession of Cuba altogether. By
that time it will be difficult, if not i'm
possible, to prevent the recognition by
the United States of the Cubans as bel
ligereuts, for the American people are
being awakened to the fact that Spain
had proclaimed her recognition Of the
Southern copfederacy within eight
weeks from the date Fort Sumpter was
fred on
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-10-31
Said to Be Weakening.

London, Oct. pa dispatch to the
Globe from Madrid quotes a Havana
dispatch to impartial, saying Rabi, the
chief lieutenant of Maceo, the insur-
gent leader, has held conference with
his friends to point out that further
resistance to the Spanish forces was
hopeless and to study means to end the
war. The result of the conference was
not known when the dispatch was sent.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-10-31
Gold Discoveries in Montana.

Chicago, Oct. 25.-A special from
Great Falls, Mont, says: A stampede
is being made for the gold fields on
Harley creek and the hills are teeming
with prospectors who are stalking out
every foot of ground in the vicinity Of
the first claims, and are out with new
town, christened johannesburg as a
token of the future camp. The rock is
of a dull terra Gotta color, and brushes
easily, but it bears gold in large guam
titles.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-10-31
silver Service for the Indiana.

Indianapolis, Oct. 25. = Indianans
have subscribed nearly $4,000, to be
used to purchase silver service and
library for the battleship Indiana.
Governor Matthews has appointed a
committee which shall have charge of
the expenditure of the money, and the
presentation of the gifts. 1t is expect
ed that General Harrison will make
the presentation at the proper time, as
the construction of the ship was order
ed while he was president.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-10-31
Rich Quartz Mine Bonded.

San Francico, Oct. 25.-The Cham
pion quartz mine has been bonded to
the representatives of French capital
lists for 81, 800, 900. The first forfeit of
So 900 has been paid down, an equal
amount will be due next month, and SO
on until January 81. when the time OF
option will cease. This is one of the
most important mining deals that has
taken place in California for some
years.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-10-31
JAPEN'S REPLY.
She Strongly Protests Against Russia's
Dictation in COrean Affairs.

DlctatiOn in SOrean Affairs.
London, Oct. ga special from
Shanghai says a Russian squadron of
fifteen ships has left VladivostOck for
Chemulpo and Flu San. The japanese
fleet in Formosan waters, it is also
stated, has been recalled, and it is an
nounced on excellent authority that
several British warships have been
ordered to sail for Corea.
1t is stated at Shanghai that the Jap
anese reply to the demand of Russia
that the former evacuate Corea is
couched in pacific but firm language,
and protests against dictatiOn by Rus
STA in Corean affairs. 1t is regarded at
Shanghai as certain that Russia will
permanently occupy Flu San.
The Shanghai dispatch also says the
situation is most grave, and prepare
tons for the expected struggle are visi-
bic on all sides. But it is hoped the
solution of the difficulty will be found
in Russia and Japan agreeing to d.
vide COrea.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-10-31

St. Petersburg. Oct. 24.-A dispatch
to Novoe vreyma from Vladivostock
says: The japanese ports of Shimono-
seki. Kokokaichi, Toxic, Sendaa. 40
mort and Otarunai will shortly be
opened to international trade.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-10-31

New Whatcom, Wash. Oct. 24.-F.
II. Adams was half owner and editor
of the Daily and Weekly Reveille, OF
this city, and was one of the best
known newspaper men in the state.
He had been visiting relatives in Mad
ison, Wis and was on his way home,
having wired that he expected to be
home Wednesday.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-10-31
The Gar Wants to Meet the Kaiser.

Berlin, Oct 23.--The Local Ang-
zeiger says Prince Lobanof Rostovsky,
the Russian minister for foreign
affairs, at his recent visit to Emperor
William at the latter's shooting box at
Huberstock, informed his majesty that
it was the earnest wish Of the car to
meet and converse with Emperor Will
lam and Emperor Francis Joseph after
his coronation.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-10-31
SHOT HIMSELF.
Suicide in st. Paul of the Editor OF the
WhatcOm ReveilIe.

st. Paul, Mimi, Oct. 24.-F. II.
Adams committed suicide here this
morning. Adams was newspaper
man and had been staying at the Sher-
man house for several days. He was As
years old and was editor of the New
Whatcom, Wash, Reveille, being con-
spicuous and popular in North Pacific
journalism. His mother and sister
live at Madison, Wis. Adams had
spent restless night, and, after dress
ing, shot himself on the street in front
of the hotel, the ball passing through
his head.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-10-31
FALL SALMON POORER.
Cannerymen Say They Should Be Prop
erIy Branded.

Portland, Or, Oct. 26.-The wis
dom of packing fall salmon, which is
very much inferior in quality to the
spring fish, is being called in question
by many prominent cannerymen of the
Columbia river. They believe that in
marketing the fall catch will inevita-
bly, hurt the enviable reputation that
the Columbia river salmon has estab
lished all over the world. Columbia
river salmon, as it is, brings 81 more
case than either the Puget sound or
Alaska salmon, and the consumer al
ways knows when he buys it that he
is getting the best salmon in the mar
ket. ''But how long will the salmon
from the Columbia river retain this
reputation" ask some of the cannery-
men, eff we permit the inferior fish of
the fall catch to be packed and mark
eted with Columbia river labels?'
The fall season on the Columbia be-
gins September 10, when the fish can
be taken. At this time Of the year,
a few belated chinook salmon that are
about ready to spawn come up the
river, and it is these fish and the sill
versides that the cannerymen pack.
The chinook of the fall catch is said
to be wasted fish which no more COM
pares with spring salmon than does
horse meat with prime roast beef, but
the silverside, while not frst-grade
salmon, is said to be very desirable
fish.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-10-31
CHALLENGE WITHDRAWN.
There May BE No Race for the Amer
ica's Cup Next Year.

There May BE No Race for the Amer
ica's Cup Next Year.
New York, Oct. 25.-The following
cablegrams were posted on the bulletin
board of the New York Yacht Club to-
day:
Newmarket, Oct 25.-Secretary of
the New York Yacht Club: Owing to
a general impression that my challenge
might be construed as an expression of
opinion on the result of the last race,
| much regret having to ask you to
withdraw the same.
CHARLES D. Rose
"Ryde, Oct. 25.-Secretary New
York Yacht Club: | have received a
letter from Rose, withdrawing his
challenge for the Americas cup Have
called the committee, and will mail
you officially. Thelluson.
The receipt of the above cable dis.
patches did not cause as much surprise
as will be generally expected. The at
tacks made upon Mr.. Rose by the Eng
lish press are enough to discourage any
body, and it is now believed the ques-
ton of challenge for races in 1896
will be left in the hands of Lord Dun
raven and the Royal Yacht Squadron,
as it is not thought likely any other
club will take up the challenge, in
view of the attitude in which the Royal
Victoria Yacht Club has been put by
Mr.. Roses action. However, the chal-
lenge of Herbert Moier, the we'll
colonial yachtsman, who raised $780,,
900 in a short time to build a yacht to
be named West Australia, for 1897,
may now do for 1896. Then again,
Sir George Newness may issue chal
lenge, as he announced himself as be-
ing ready to do so soon after Lord
Dunraven's yacht was defeated.
Percy Thelluson, secretary of the
Royal Yacht Club, replying to ques-
ton to him by the Associated Press
this evening, said the Royal Victoria
had no challenge for the cup.
Southern Pacific Superintendent.
San Francisco, Oct. 25.-HeretOfore
there have been nine division superin
tendents in charge Of the Southern and
Central Pacific systems between this
city and Portland, Ogden and Ell Paso,
who were directly under General Su-
perintendent Fillmore. The latter's
promotion to the position of manager,
however, left the general superintend-
ent's place vacant, and the position, Or
rather title, has been abolished. This
left quite gap between the official
titles. Hence the determination to adj
vance the division supreintendents one
round higher in rank. Hereafter they
will be officially designated as ''su
perintendents, and will have full
charge and be personally responsible
for everything on their divisions and
will have more authority in transaction
of railroad business.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-02-26
BRIEF TELEGRAMS.

OMAHA, Neb., Feb. &c General rains
fell in Nebraska last night.
BUTTE, Mont, Feb. 26.-The bill posi-
lively prohibiting all kinds of gambling
has passed, and now only requires sigma
'ture OF the governor to become law.
WASHINGTON, D. c.. Feb. 26.-The COM
mittee on joint celebration of Chicka-
manga and Chattanooga military parks,
has reported favorably on dedcations to
to occur September 10 and 20.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.-Secretary Gres-
ham has received a cable from consul
general, at Havana, announcing that
martial law has been proclaimed, in
Cuba.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 26.--The friends of
the amendment to the sundry civil bill
providing for the issue of SlC0,OO0C,i0 Of
certificates OF indebtedness have about
concluded they will be unable to get
the bill through as long as the
amendment remains part of IT.
A resolution concurring in the Mexican
free zone, with proviSo to include the
entire length OF the zone, was agreed to.
Voorhees,, from the committee on
finances, offered an amendment TO the
sundry civil bill, embOdying the recent
resolution Of Wolcott for participation by
the United States in the international
monetary conference.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-02-26
SURPRISING Cuban Bandits.

clusion of a special meeting of the cabi-
net he d last night, Minister of Colonies
Abaruse md Minister of War General
Lopez DOminquez announced that the
government had authorized the issuing of
a proclamation by the governor general
of Cuba, in order to suppress the armed
bands of brigands, which have appeared
in the provinces of MatanZas and Puerto
Principe. TIE ministers mentioned said
that if vigorous measures had been
adopted in Cuba their sole object was to
suppress brigandage by giving full effect
to the law. The ministers denied that
any serious disorder occurred and also
said there is no truth in the report that
troops from the PHILIPPINE Islands had
been landed in Cuba.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-02-26
ELBE INQUEST.
All Sides Are Fully Represented in
a Strictly Business WAY.

LowEsLoFT, Eng, Feb. 26.-The coro-
ner's inquest on the remains of Friedrich
Ernst, of Magdeburg, Prussia, one of the
drowned passengers of the North German
lloyd steamship Elbe, whose body was
landed here by the fishing smack Verona
Feb. 4th, was reopened this morning.
The North German Lloyd Steamship
company, the owners of the British steam
er Crathie, which sunk the Elbe, the Ger
man government, Captain Gordon, :.of the
Crathie, and the board of trade, were re-
presented by counsel. Captain Bonner,
of the German navy, was present in order
to watch the inquest on behalf of the
German government. and Captain Wilson,
of the Board of Trade, assisted the
coroner in the examination of witnesses,
who included nautical experts. the pilots
of the Elbe. Miss Anna Bueckner, the
only female passenger saved, the crew of
the Crathie. and others.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-02-26
STATE LEGISLATURE.
A Few Important Bills Passed
Today.

AUSTIN, Tex, Feb. 26.-[Special
In the House a resolution by
Greer was adopted requiring the
finance committee to investigate
why the appointive officers of asy-
lum superintendent receive their
board, carriages, etc, gratis, when
elective officers get no such per-
quisites.
The House passed the Senate bill
raising petty larceny from twenty
to fifty dollars.
The House discussed at great
length its joint resolution making
the payment of poll tax requisite
to privilege of the ballot box,
which finally passed to engross-
ment.
The Senate passed the following
House bills: Making the treasurer
instead of the comptroller the GUS
todian of state bonds; also a bill
governing the election of municipal
officers in cities of less than ten
thousand.
Agnew's assignment bill was set
for Friday.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-02-26
Not Enough Naval Funds.

BERLIN, Feb. 26.-It is stated on
good authority that Vice Admiral
hoffman and Admiral Won Der
Holtz have expressed to the EN-
peror their desire to retire, and his
Majesty's decision in the matter
has been deferred until the marine
budget is disposed Of. The reason
for the Emperor's dissatisfaction is
said to be the insufficient represen-
tation of naval affairs in the Reich
stag,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-02-26
MRS. MAVERICKS RELEASE.
Efforts Again Started to Secure
This Object,

LONDON, Feb pa meeting was held
yesterday at East Greenwich. TO protest
against the continued imprisonment of
Mrs. Florence Elizabeth Maybrick, the
American woman convicted of poisoning
her husband. Letters of sympathy
with the prisoner, and with the efforts
TO obtain new trial for her,
were read from Lady Florence Dixie and
many others. The meeting adopted reSo-
buttons saying it records its surprise at
the fact that the home secretary refused
a petition signed by 3,C2O responsible per-
sons praying that a chance be afforded
Mrs. Maybrick to petition for public re-
hearing of her case.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-02-26
Old RaliCR.

In digging the foundations for
the Simmang building on the cor
ner of Commerce street and Mill
tary plaza yesterday, number Of
old relics in a shape Of a sword,
an old square barrel revolver, a
copper grape shot and copper mus
ket ball, an old fashioned 5.shot
rifle, a spur, copper bucket, key,
nail and old Greek coin, dated in
the year s Ammo DOmtni were
found.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-02-26
BLEW UP A BANK.
Burglars Believed to Have Made
Great Haul.

NICdG AaUAs
ATLANTIC, Iowa, Feb. 26.-The
First National bank Of Griswold,
Cass county, was entered last
night by burglars, who blew open
the vault door, drilled into the
front door of the safe, put in a
heavy charge Of explosive, lit the
fuse and closed the vault doors.
The explosion totally wrecked the
vault, doing So, 800 worth Of dam
age to the safe, vaults and building.
The noise was so great that the
burglars made a hasty departure.
Over $40O worth Of stamps belong
ing to the postmaster, and Sl2O in
nickels inside the vault were taken
and probably other valuables, but
the wreck was so great that it is
impossible to tell what was stolen.
The burglar proof safe inside the
vault contained $4,000 in cash and
it is not improbable that this safe
was entered.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-02-26
NEW ORLEANS RACES.
Entries for Today, and the Winners
Yesterday.

Entries for Today, and the Winners
Yesterday.
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 26.-(Spe-
ial. THE following flyers have en-
tered today:
Fist race, mile selling, Wolsey,
104; Jim Henry, Legrande, Les
ter, Hodgson, Robert Lolita, Bill
White, los.
Second race, 1I-l6 mile selling,
Princess Rose, Brevity, Mary
Talbert, Maggie Harris, Black
Beauty, 102; Luke Short, Walter
o., Danla, Nocality, Boothroyd,
lO4; Shelby Boston, Verdi, 10Y; Sid
can, ITO.
Third Race, mile selling.-Bess
McDuff, 1903; Mezzotint, Philopena,
1O4; Primero, Churchill Clark,
Twenty-Three, 105; Zaldivar, l07 ;
honnie B, Contest, los; Hot Spur,
10; Francis Pope, III.
Fourth race m, selling: Anna
McNairy, Fabia, 95; Lagniappe, 81 ;
Blackball, 1907 Charlie B, Sylvan,
Merritt, l04; Propriety, 1O5; Ben
Wilson, Darwin Wedgewood, En-
peror Billet, l07; Tom Kelly, ITO.
Fifth Race M, purse-(maid-
ens): Label r, 95; F. G. Nichols,
Burgundy 81 Buckeye. 100; Bootee,
1O2; Cooper, Jim Brown, Bob Will
son, Kelly, Joco, lO4.
YESTERDAYS WINNERS.
First Race-Selling, six furlongs
Furlong, LOG pounds (Thorpe) 3 to
5, won; Tramp, JOG pounds (Mc-
Cue) 6 to |, second, and Hodgson,
lO5 pounds (Loden) 2 to l, third
Charlie B. and Ralston also ran in
the order named.
Second Race-Selling five fur.
longs: Ludlow, 102 pounds (Tur.
ner) to 5, won; Propriety, lOS
pounds (McCue) to l, second, and
Gee Whiz, 102 pounds (Hardin)
to l, third. Rabbit, Wanda t., Bar
guard, Geo. Hill, Servitude and Elk
press also ran.
Third Race-Selling, six fur.
longs: Beatifice, ITO pounds
(Thorpe) l to 4, won; Little Phil,
l03 CA. Barrett) to l, second, and
Danube, 20 to l, third. Tenny, Jr.
Henry, Owsley, Loeb Leven and
Silver Prince also ran.
Fourth Race, selling, six fur.
longs-Luke Parks, 103 pounds
(Turner), 7 to l, was first; Darwin
Wedgewood, 1O3 pounds Or. Jones',
to l, second, and Guard, lO7
pounds, (McCue), 4 to l, third,
Footrunner, Brakeman, Kancocas
and Fidget also ran.
Fifth Race, selling, seven fur
longs-Fakir, ITO pounds, OR. jones'
to l, won; Blue and White, lO2
pounds, (Finnegan), to l, second,
and Mezzotint, l05 pounds, keith,
Is to l, third. bucosta, Taylor,
Hayden, Nicaragua, Fort Worth
and Primero also ran.
There was a good audience at the
San Antonio Turf Exchange yester-
day playing the New Orleans races.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-02-26
More Armenian Trouble.

CINCINNATI, Feb. pa dispatch
from Constantinople says that in
consequence Of charges preferred
by the Turks, twenty-five young
Armenians were recently arrested
and twenty-one were imprisoned.
1t is added that the arrests pro-
duced a painful impression, which
may lead to additional disturb
ances.