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The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-10-17
Culture of American Tobacco.

Washington, Oct. IF. S. Spen-
Ger Bates, ex-consul at Singapore, is
making an effort to introduce the Gull
tivation of Sumatra tobacco in the
United States, in view of the price it
commands and its superiority for wrap
pers. In report to the state depart
ment, he says that this tobacco is suit
able for growing in Southern Califor-
MIA and ON the southern coast of the
United States. Consequently, he has
addressed himself to the task of pro-
curing seed, and, finding it impossible
to obtain this from official channels,
owing to the reluctance of the plant
ers, he has procured supply from pri-
vate sources, and will forward it to the
agricultural department. His report
gives a complete description of the
method of culture.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-10-17
Er,;trroy;np in British Column bia.

London, Oct 12.-The Standard TO-
day. commenting on letter published
in it's columns, giving dreary picture
of fruitgrowing in British Columbia,
says: -.
-.sIf the fruitgrower of California,
with his vast market and great centers
of population. immense facilities OF
distribution and superb climate, finds
difficulty in disposing of his crop. it is
clear that, although orchards may pay
at present in British Columbia fruit
growing there on an extensive scale
will be a failure.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-10-17

San Francisco, Oct. 10.-Warden
Hale has adopted new rule at San
Qnentin which he thinks will prevent
smuggling by convicts. The prisoners
are required, when walking to and
from work, or from the residences of
prison officials, to cross their arms on
their breasts. One of the convicts,
while walking in this manner, protest
ed to Captain Edgar that the warden
had no right to make the convicts carry
their arms in such an uncomfortable
manner, at the same time dropping
his arms to his sides to illustrate what
he said. He was informed that con.
yicts were slaves of the state and had
no rights. For dropping his arms he
was confined in a dark cell. Other
convicts have been punished for similar
Offeuses.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-10-17

New York, Oct. IA local paper
S%ES Tie estate of the late Abraham q.
DgThnelm will not begin to pay the
NeotS OF the deceased Mr.. Bernheim,
VINO died July PA, at his home at Av-
e'ne l. |. He was supposed to be a
,,TFF wealthy man. He succeeded Mr..
l1o[sound several years ago in the
Canhlng firm of Morgound. Skehan &
~. de was for many years a distiI-
sulshed philanthropist, was prize lee
,uIer Oh history IN Columbia college. a
"4eln Der Of the chamber of commerce
"nU the Committee of Seventy.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-10-17
LA PAZ DESTROYED.
The Storm in Lower California Caused
the Death of Many Persons.

The Storm in Lower California Caused
the Death of Many Persons.
San Francisco, Oct. 12.-Private dis
patches received here say the hurricane
at La Paz, Mexico, completely destroy
ed the palace. The storm was follow
ed by tidal wave, the waters in the
bay rising to an unprecedented height,
mundating that part of the city 'front.'
ing the bay, and carrying out to sea
men, animals and debris of wrecked
buildings as the tide subsidized. The
dispatch announcing the destruction
Of La Paz was dated Guaymas, and
was received by Shipping Agent Reu-
Ter. The dispatch said the steamer
willamette Valley, of the Pacific Mail
line, had been delayed two days at
Guaymas by the same storm which
devasted La Paz, but that she left
Guaymas last night for the north.
Mexicans here say that they have had
dispatches about a severe storm which
prevailed all along the coast early this
week The loss of life is reported
heavy, but details of the disaster are
meager.
La Paz is the capital of Lower Cali
tornla and situated ON the bay OF the
same name. The port is well shelter
ed and easily defensible against the at
tack from the sea. The city had a pop
uIatlon Of 1000; a cathedral, a govern
Ment house and townhouse, and the
place was once the abode of luxury, as
evidenced by the handsome dwellings
Of the wealthy class.
La Paz was once the seat of extensive
pearl fisheries. Silver mining was ex-
'ehslyely engaged in and the commerce
u the port was not inconsiderable. ;.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-10-17
SCAFFOlD GAVE WAY.
Distressing Accident at the Laying OF 8
Church Cornerstone.

Distressing Accident at the Laying o: a
Church Cornerstone.
Lorain, o., Oct. 8.--While a great
crowd of people were assembled this
afternoon to witness the laying of the
corner stone of the new st. Mary's
cathedral, a temporary floor, upon
which many were standing, suddenly
gave way, precipitating many men,
women and children into the basement.
Two were killed outright, ten fatally
injured and between thirty and forty
others badly hurt. The services were
just about to begin when the accident
happened.
Fully 10000 people were around the
platform, which had been constructed
above the foundation of the edifice.
The boards forming the floor had been
laid across joists, which were support.
ed in the middle by upright posts.
These supports broke and the floor went
down with a crash. Fully 800 per-
sons were thrown into the pit formed
by the sagging in the middle of the
floor.
For a moment everybody was para
lyzed by the calamity, but soon there
was rush forward by those willing
to lend assistance to the crushed and
struggling people. This made matters
worse, for fifty more persons were
crowded forward into a hole upon those
who went down with the floor. When
the confusion had subsidized somewhat,
many of those who were able to extri-
cate themselves did so by walking or
crawling over the less fortunate. The
work of rescue was begun at once and
all were finally taken from the pit.
The old Catholic church was at once
turned into hospital. A score of doc
tors were called and they were kept for
hours caring for the injured, several OF
whom will die before morning.
The accident was due to defective
timbers. The contractor was told yes
terday that the platform was insecure.
but he said it would hold all the people
that would be crowded on it. There
were between 1000 and 1900 on it
when it gave way. Despite the acct
dent the services continued, and the
laying of the corner stone was COM
pleted.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-10-17
The Big Traction Amalgamation.

Philadelphia, Oct. 9.-After two
months of deliberation, the big traction
amalgamation was consummated to-
day, when three extensive street rail-
way systems were joined together
under the name of the Union Traction
Company. The deal made today rep
resents about 400 miles of road. and
combined capital Of sos. 100000.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-10-17

London, Oct 12.-Some OF the sap
nbires and rubies, which formed part
of the jewelry belonging to Mrs. Lang
trv and which were obtained by means
of forged order from the Loan-street
branch of the Union bank OF London,
Angnst "a last, have been discovered
in the possession of firm of merchants
in business in Hutton Gardens, this
CITY. to whom they had been sold The
value of the stolen jewels has been esti-
mated at from 800, 900 to $500, 900.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-10-17
Amelia Rivers Chanler Divorced.

New York, Oct. 11.-W. @. Max
we'll. of the law firm of Chanler, Max
well & Phillips, is authority for the
statement that decree of divorce on
the ground of incompatibility has been
granted to Amelie Rives Chanler. 1t
is stated there. was no opposition to the
decree, and nothing in the proceeding
rejecting on either Of the parties
Maxwell declined further information.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-10-17
Forty-two Bodies Recovered.

st. Petersburg, Oct II. - Details
have reached here of the capsizing of a
craft on the river Okla, near the village
of Ozery, upon which was large num-
Der of persons, the first news of which
was cabled yesterday. 1t is now
learned that there were 200 factory
hands on the raft when it capsized,
and of the large number drowned for
ty-two bodies have been recovered thus
far, including those of twenty five
women. Others are still missing, and
it is feared that the death list will be
largely increased by the final record.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-10-17
A Scientific Expedition.

Philadelphia, Oct. 1O.-Dr. w. F.
Furness and DR.. NJ. Fl. Miller, Of the
university of Pennsylvania, will start
Saturday next for San Francisco, and
will head an expedi ion flom that city
which will make tour OF the South
sea islands. The object of the trip is
the collection of chronological speci-
mems for the university Of Pennsylva-
mia. It is expected the expedition will
be absent about year.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-10-17
Oohgre gatiOnal Missionary Society.

:. New York, Oct. 12.-The Congrega-
s, Home Missionary Society is in
:; 10 the banks $179, 900, its treasury
0oe empty, and inasmuch as only $780,
wy wy u the indebtedness is secured by
..,U1laIeral, the banks have refused fur
'lef unsecured loans. The society is
~OSolutely dependent for the time being
apou gifts from churches and individu.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-10-17
swallowed the Diamonds.

Denver, Oct. 8.-Erwin Clarke. the
diamond broker who was arrested at
San Francisco and brought to Denver
to answer charges Of embezzlement Of
several thousand dollars worth Of
precious stoues, has become very IN
since his arrival here. The physician
in attendance believes that Cln1ko
swallowed some diamondn.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-10-17
permanent Injunction Denied.

New York, Oct 9. - Augustln
Daly's application for permanent IN
junction to restrain Lillian Walratn
from producing Suderman'a Honor
was denied by Judge Barrett tn the su-
preme court.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-06-08

New York. June G.--rhc following
table. complied by Bradstrccta. shows
the total clcarances ut the principal
cities and the percentage OF Increase
or decrease as compared with the cor
responding week last year;
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-06-08

Corbctt and FitAsimmons VIII Fight
ut Dallas in October.

New York, June 7.--D6n Stuart had a
conference with Joe Nendig and w. a.
Brady, Corbett's manager, this after
noon. After they separated MIR. Stuart
said to u reporter OF the Associated
Press:
II am now perfectly satisfied that the
men mean business and that the fight
will be brought off in Dallas, Tex, on
the last day Of October next. All the
details have been arranged satisfac-
torily to everyone concerned and moth
ing now remains to close the matter
up except the depositing of the guaran-
tee of $4,000 from each Of the principals.
Mr.. Brady has assured me that Cor
belts money viii be up by noon tomor-
row and l expect that Fitzsimmons or
his representatives. VIII also be on time
with similar amount"
Emanuel NJ Friend who IL the legal
advisor Of Fltzsimmons says you can
rest assured that the money 10 guaran-
tee the appearance OF Fitzsimmons In
the ring win be in the hands Of the
stockholder Mr. PHI Dwyer, before
many hours have elapsed
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-06-08
BOLIVAR. TENN. June !.


About O'Clock sunday night June ..
when the Thermometer registered
about go Alice Mitchell, the slayer OF
Freda Ward. escaped from the asylum
by unscrewing the wire screen in her
window. She left note in her room
which read az follows:
You will lind me In the tank"
The circumstances were Immediately
reported to Superintendent Douglass.
As quickly as he could. Or. Douglass
proceeded to the tank. He could hear
Miss Mitchell as she rolled around in
the water.
The tank Is 1875 feet high and the ton
Is reached by means OF an Iron ladder.
The tank had In Il at the time about
$500 gallons OF water. From the top OF
the tank to the bottom OF the inside Is
steel ladder. Miss Mitchell held to
thls while she was encouraging her
bath.
Or. Douglass on reaching the bottom
OF the ladder called TO Alice and she
answered him. asking. what do you
wantY' She climbed out OF the water
to the ton and looked down from her
dizzy height TO the ground below. After
little persuasion and the promise
that the mon would leave, she came
down rs gracefully as an old sailor,
She went TO her room. and after chang
Ing her clothes, retired for the night
and slept quietly.
Whether Alice Mitchell had really
made up her mind to ccmmit suicide.
at the last moment her cougage failed
her, or was simply out for lark, liz the
question that is ,puz2liRg the hospital
department.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-06-08

He Committed No Fraud and Has
uecn Released.

Los Angeles Cal. June III. W.
England, the attorney who was arrest
ed few days ago on n warrant from
Arkansas, has returned. He was ar
rested on charge OF having received
as president OF the bank OF Lonoke
public funds on deposit in violation
OF an Arkansas statute providing that
It should be embezalement FOR person
or corporation TO loan or receive pub
lie funds. The funds were received
prior to the present statute. but the
failure OF the bank during the panic
OF 1898 prevented a repayment to the
county OF about 20 per cent of the
amount received. While It was never
contended that Mr.. England had fraud
ulently manipulated the affairs OF the
bank he was indicted, seemingly as
a test case. Upon his arrival In Ar
kansas. Mr.. England was met by his
friends with the necessary papers and
released. Before returning to this city
he obtained written abatement from
the receiver Of the defunct bank. az
well as from the lawyers who are pros
ecuting the suits, that no fraudulent or
Irregular transactions existed during
his administration OF the banks az
fairs.
MIR. England is confident that the
suits Will be- dismissed.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-06-08
FOR A BIMETALLIC LEAGUE,
FRIENDS OF FREE COINAGE TO
ORGANIZE TONIGHT
Under the Lengthy Can Published in
the Gnzcttc YcstcTdRy--To Elect
Delegates TO Memphis.

An important step in It's influence
upon state politics viii be taken to-
night at the courthouse in the organ
izatlon of Bl-Metulic League. to
carry ON In Texas the work that IL be-
ing done so efectually through similar
means in other states.
We printed yesterday the signatures
to the call for this organization, sew
eral hundred in number and embrace
ing leading business and professional
men In the city. II Is believed that
the material exists here for the strong
est bl-metallic league In the Southwest.
and that 1t will be a potential factor In
state politics.
The meeting Will be called TO order at
the courthouse at 3 o'clock sharp. All
friends OF tho dollar OF the dnddies are
urged to be present.
The question of electlng delegates to
the Memphis bi-metallic convention TO
meet June ID and OF arrang cments for
the big Texas convention to be held
here win probably be considered. The
latter, II Is expected, will be the big
gest occasion the state has witnessed
in many years.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-06-08

Cincinnati, o., Juno 7.-.when the ap-
pointment OF Jndson Harmon became
known here this afternoon attorneys
rushed TO his ONCE TO congratulate the
attorney-general and ask for u date
for n farewell dinner from the bar.
Judge Harmon Ia not only recognized
Ms one Of the foremost lawyers and
JurlHts OF this state, but also us one OF
the most popular citizens. He was born
near this city forty years ago. and al
ways lived here and Is known by all.
His father. Rev. II. n. Harmon. was a
Baptist minister well known through
out the Ohio valley. Judge Harmon
and began the practice or law In 1869.
He was n Republican until 1879. when
he Greelyized. As Democrat he was
elected common please Judge OF the
ridden tlclkot In 1876
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-06-08

Denison, TEX. June 7.-Dlvision
Roadmaster Burls OF the Katy besins
today laying thirty-flve miles OF new
steele from Denison North. A force
of forty men were put TO work this
morning.
General Passenger and Ticket Agent
Barker OF the Katy and General
Freight Agent Halle OF the Katy ara
en- route South on n special train for q
tour OF Inspection OF tho Katy. They
are expected here tomorrow or next
day II is their purpose to visit every
station on the line.
a telegram was received here this
morning announcing the death OF Com
ductor Charles knowlton's father at
Liberty. Ind. The body will be Inferred
at that point. MIR. Knowlton was with
him at the end.
Superintendent Daffan ana Commsr-
clal Agent Miller OF the Houston and
Texas Central. were In the city yss-
terday.
samuel Irwin, superintendent OF the
car department OF the Katy. with
headquarters at sedalia, has gons 70
the Thousand Islands TO spend the
heated term.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-06-08
Bulletin Of the News,

Roclsport wants Corbett to train
there.
Disastrous floods in spain anu
France.
The income tax collected will be
refunded.
The Insurgents In Cubn hive been
Defeated again.
Red River local option election n
victory for the pros.
Grahnm expects II raid from the
notorious Do0lin Gnng.
Alice Mitchell, the slayer of Frcdn
ward, creates Al AensatIon.
The Armenian question dcnresscs
securities in the London market.
The Equal Fighters have decided
10 organize In every county in Tex
irndstrectS and Dun's reports
snow trade to be In IL healthy con.
dltion.
oiney has been made secretary OF
s'h,e ana JudsOn Harmon attorney
general.
fltHslmmOns breaks Corbett's
neck IL the way the future IL read
by n woman.
spain Will, IL is snId, put in
eiAim against the United States for
violation of neutrality.
harrity snys he Will not call the
oh"l Democratic committee to-
se'her until next winter.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-06-08
ROUND ABOUT rowS.

"A hack loaded with merry party OF
young people took long whlrl through
the moonlight last night.
Mrs Elizabeth Walker died at 2l0
p. m. June Z. Funeral at residence,
900 Pecan street p. m. June S.
An erring urchin named Willie Ro-
berts was taken in charge by the police
last night for stoning the residence Of
Mr.. Minis. William is said TO be the
leader Of gang of exceedingly trou-
blesome boys who congregate about
the Santa Fe at the Fifth street cross
ing.
About 200 people were present at the
city hall last night TO hear Mr.. Hiles
lecture on Jesuitlsm. The audience was
quiet with the exception OF a great
deal of going and coming during the
lecture. The lecturer is wen informed,
but has failed to awaken the enthus-
iasm expected for him by the American
Protective association, the order IN
hose interests he is working.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-06-08
CABINET MEETING.
Probably the Inst Bcfore yacn-
tion.


Washington, June 7.-SecrctnrIca
Smith and Herbert did not attend the
cabinet meeting today smith IL In
Georgia and Herbert had not returned
from Annapolis, Uhl appeared with
papers or the state department, and II
u generally understood II Is hla last
appearance as acting secretary OF
state. Acknowledgement olncy carly
arrived and spent about twenty min
utcs In the presidents private Office
before the cabinet meeting. Secretary
Lamont, who has been IN New York.
has returned to Washington. Post
master General Wilson hurried buck
from the South In order to be present
~ the meeting. as It Ia quite possible
that this was to be the last meeting
before tho president went away for the
summer. Up TO noon no definite In
formation was obtainabo respecting
the cabinet appointments, save that
there VIII be no Encouragement OF the
cabinet, as the only appointment be-
Sides that OF Attorney. General Olney
to be secretary OF state would be tho
selection OF suceeaaor TO the attorney
general
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-06-08
pUN's REVIEW.
The Tide OF Busincs. HisinE-An OPP
timistio View.

Now York. June 7.--R. q. Dun a.
Co.'S weekly review OF trade which
issues tomorrow viii say: The tide OF
business Is rising even as II was falling
Just two years ago, with surprlslng
rapidity. The grain has gone so far
and 80 fast In some branches that the
most conservative fear II may not be
maintained. But the period OF dull
ness which comes in each market after
nn annual rise brings as yet nothing
like corresponding decline. Industries
gain much. fall back a little and then
gain once more. The demand for con-
sumption steadily increases as the en-
ployment aud wages OF the people In
crease. Demand for money expands,
one bank reporting 20 per cent larger
In the discounts for the country and
another 20 per cent more commercial
loans than a years ago and all but two
report some gain,
Wheat rose &c, fell back with rcaliz-
ing and haa again risen Z. Failures for
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-06-08

st. Louis. No., June Tine races to-
day We're attended by 5000 people and
six good events were witnessed. To-
morrow the great Mound city handi-
cap will be run and dozen starters
will probably go to the post.
First race-One and one-eighth Of a
mile: selling: Sui Ross won, Wilmer
second, Dave Fac third. Time, 1851
Second race-Purse; five furlongs;
Fredonla won, F0ndest second. Judge
Dubois third. Time, 1901.
Third race-slx and one-half fur
longs: Mollle Il won. Miss Galop sec
ond Lottie Mills third. Time. 1881 IL
Fourth race-Purse; mile: Buck Mas
sic won, Trenton second, Emin Bey
third. Time, 1872 IL,
Fifth race-slx furlongs: Lollle Eas-
ton won, Francis Pope second, Bill
white third. Time. 1:li l-2.
sixth race-lcive furlongs; Summarize
won. william Duke second, All third.
Time. 1902 "a,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-06-08

Philadelphia, June 7.-chairman VIM.
+. Harrlty OF the Democratic national
committee has received u number OF
inquiries as to whether he intends 10
cal a meeting Of the committee at an
early date to decide whether or not
n national convention should be called
In order to relieve the minds OF the
anxious Democrats with regard TO the
matter. he says, do not expect or
intend 10 cal Il meeting OF the Demo-
cratic national COMMITTEES until next
winter. when It Will meet for tho pur-
pose OF fixing the time and place of
holding the Democratic national con-
yention OF 1896. unless I shall be re-
queated 10 do 80 by the requisite num-
Der OF Democratic national committee
men