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The herald., 1896-12-28
ORIENTAL NOTES
The Plague Decreases but a Famine
Prevails in China

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 27.-The
steamship Peru arrived tonight from
Hongkong and Yokohama. Although
these ports have been declared infected,
the steamer was not quarantined on her
arrival here, as she had clean bill of
health The Peru brings the following
Oriental news:
Ore of the Coreans who was recently
arrested at Seoul on the charge of at
tempting to restore the king to the pal
ace from the Russian legation, where his
majesty is now seeking shelter, is re-
ported to have been executed without
trial.
The China Gazette states that a severe
famine prevails in Chuan Tung, Szech-
uen province, owing to disastrous floods
which ruined the crops. There has been
immense loss of life from landslides in
the district.
Yokohama merchants have applied to
the government for charters for two new
steamship lines. One is to run from
Hong Kong TO San Francisco and the
other between Yokohama and San Fran
cisco via Honolulu and Vancouver.
A Chinese paper states that the crown
prince of Corea recently attempted to
poison himself, but was prevented from
doing so,
The herald., 1896-12-28

several other Cubans were on board.
Captain O'Brien of the Three Friends
was also a prisoner. Col. Nunez ad-
mitted that the story of the engage
ment was true and appeared particu-
larly proud. He had been the custodian
of all the recent expeditions When they
learned of Assistant Secretary Wilkes
presence, the bOasting changed to con-
sternation, as the light in which they
were regarded dawned upon them.
Nunez and the Cubans came to Tam
pa to consult with the leading Cubans.
They left for Jacksonville tonight, where
they go to confer with the owners of the
Three Friends. The admission of Col
Nunez and the non-denial of Captain
O'Brien is regarded as substantiating
the story of the fight. The other pas
sengers besides Nunez confirm the story.
1t Is also learned that the arms of the
last expedition fell into Spanish hands.
Francis Lynde Stetson, President
Cleveland's former law partner, was at
Port Tampa today. When this was
learned it was said he had been sent
as special emissary to look into the
case. This helped to increase the fright
of the Cubans. The Three Friends left
Key West toady for Jacksonville.
A COMPANY KILLED.
NEW YORK, Dec. 27.-A special to
the World from Key West says:
The Lone Star company of the patriot
army of West Cuba, consisting of fif-
teen Texas sharpshooters, perished to
a man after battling more than five
hours against vastly superior Spanish
forces in Pinar del Rio province, kill
ing double their own number ana
wounding probably as many more. The
Havana officials are jubilant. passen-
gers say, over the news of this victory.
A Cuban band was observed near
Pinar del Rio City Thursday morning,
and General Melquizo sent two squad
rons of cavalry to attack it. After
running fight the band, which proved
to be composed of fifteen Texans, were
chased into bottle" bit of hum
mock having only one opening The
Texans, seeing they were in hole re-
treated TO the further end and fortified
themselves behind some boulders The
Spanish troops dismounted and sur
rounded them. pouring in a fire from
both sides. The brave Texans replied
and kept up the fight for more than
five hours. By that time six of the fif
teen had been killed and four wounded.
while twenty-five Spaniards had bit the
dust and ten or more were wounded.
A flag of truce was sent in by the
Spanish and the Texans were called on
to surrender. but the Americans refused
shouting, I'VE remember Maceo." This
ttiC hopeiiiieti Us eiiu tuCy loos5iit
with renewed fierceness. Twice they
charged. but the rapid firing of the
brave little band drove them back. BY
getting on a high ridge behind the
Texans position, the Spainards were
able to pour in a fire that killed all but
two of those left. Those two gallantly
continued to fight. and held off the
enemy an hour longer. Them, overcome
by thirst and enfeebled by loss of blood
flowing from a dozen wounds, they were
cut to pieces by the Spanish, who finally
dashed up as the Texans cried, "Vive
Cuba Libre.'
The herald., 1896-12-28
A CELEBRATION IN KANSAS
la Honor Of the Six Presidential Votes
Cast
The Noble Band of Patriots Buy Candy
For the Babies and Whisky
for the Men.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Dec. 27.-The
Times this morning tells of a Christmas
celebration in Dudley township, Has
kell county, Kansas, that is an echo OF
the late presidential campign. Dudley
township enjoys the distinction of hav-
ing been the only precinct in the United
States that returned a plurality for tht
National Democratic ticket. 1t was in
this Palmer and Buckner plurality thai
the Christmas celebration had it's ori-
gin. Though Dudley township cast but
six votes, three of those were recorded
FOR Palmer and Buckner, two for the
Republican nominees and one for Bryan
and Sewall.
Clerk Cave of Haskell county received a
big Christmas box. 1t contained ten
gallon cask of red liquor and lett=l
from a Kentucky distiller, stating that
it was Christmas present for the GOLD
standard Democrats of Dudley town
ship. The next day came letter con-
tanning $50 bill, with instructions tt
turn it over to the same noble band CT
patriots" with the compliments of Gen.
eral Simon Boliver Buckner.
The Times states that the liquor and
the money were placed in the hands Of
two of the townships leading women
who selected the school house for tbs
celebration The $50 went for presents
for the women and children, and as fol
the men there was whisky straight, ho
whisky. cold whisky, whisky punches
eggnogs and Tom and Jerry. But OF
course the women presided over the re-
freshments, and they were careful tc
see that the almost unlimited supply OF
whisky was not partaken of too freely
by the limited male population of Dud-
ley township
A dance followed. and then the affaii
wound up as all public gatherings in
Kansas must wind up-with the adop-
ton. of set of resolutions.
Mrs Hauthorn called the meeting e
order, and Mrs. Acres offered the resolu-
tons They declared in favor of the
freedom of Cuba, the appointment of z
woman in McKinley's cabinet, the ex.
tension of foreign missions and against
the division of Western Kansas into
four counties. Santa Claus Bucknel
was also thanked in appropriate Ian
guage,
The herald., 1896-12-28
THE Ex-QUEEN's VISIT.

BOSTON, Dec. Eek Queen Liliuo-
kalani PISSED a quiet day, but as she
said exceeding pleasant day" today.
She did not attend church, but spent
the forenoon in her rooms at the Parker
house. Just after noon her majesty
and suite were driven to the Brookline
TO lunch with Mr.. and Mrs. Lee. Mrs.
George w. Armstrong invited the ex-
queen to go for a selighride, and she
very gladly accepted the invitation, and
after lunch the party started. Not
withsanding the severe weather the
queen to go for a selighride, and she
Sandwich island attendants. however,
were not so fortunate. The ex-queen
has made no definite plans as yet as to
the length of her stay in Boston and
vicinity.
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cal government in Washington from the

cal government in Washington from the
provisions of clause Is, section 8, article l.
1t is singular that the only two presl-
dents who have undertaken to defy con-
gress have been Andrew johnson and
Grover Cleveland. The one tried to Gre
ate and maintain against the will of con-
gress ten new state governments in this
union the other claims the right against
the will of congress to aid in SUSTAINING &
abroad a bloody tyranny over an op-
pressed nation. Mr.. johnson betrayed
and abandoned the party which elected
him; his treachery was condemned by
all right-minded men, and he went out
of office without a party and without a
friend. Cleveland still fingers with us.
The herald., 1896-12-28
THE LONDON MARKET.

been firm with a continued active de-
mand for gold for Germany and India.
The stock exchange business was the
smallest possible. prices being generally
good. Foreigners were firm; Spanish
securities showing a rise of 11s. Uru-
quay securities were freely offered, fav-
ing fallen heavily on the news that there
was strict censorship of kilograms re-
porting failures and the poor condition
Of the country For the American mar
ket business was very limited. the Chi
cago bank troubles having put a sudden
stop to the upward movement which
had commenced on the better appear
ance of the Cuban difficulties, but. prices
closed from " to better than at the be-
ginning of the week.
The herald., 1896-12-28
THE PRINCESS CHINA.
Will Marry Her Gypsy and Then Come
Home.

LONDON, Dec. 27.-The Brussels cor
respondent of the Chronicle learns there
will be no legal obstacles to the divorce
in the case of Princess China and Cara
men, formerly Miss Ward of Detroit,
who eloped with Hungarian gypsy
musician.
According to a Vienna dispatch to the
Standard, the Princess China and Cara
men spent Christmas eve in the hut of
her future parents in the suburbs of
Stulweissonburg. She has presented
them pretty house and several acres
of land. The gypsy band of musicians
serenaded the couple on Friday. They
will spend the winter in Hungary and
will go to the United States inthe spring.
The herald., 1896-12-28
A CRAZY MILLIONAIRE

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 27.-F. ]. Lord
has arrived here in search of his brbother.
c. H. Lord, Minneapolis millionaire,
who disappeared from the Palace hotel
several days ago. He called at police
headquarters for information about his
brother and was told that early Saturday
morning a man answering the descrip-
ton of c. H. Lord was found by a police
man in doorway on Market street. The
man appeared to be suffering from loss
of memory and could give no account of
himself. He was taken to the receiving
hospital and put to bed. Later he ap-
peared to have recovered and as the
hospital authorities had no authority to
hold him. he was discharged.
Lord was found at the ferry depot late
this afternoon by detective and turned
over to the custody of his brother.
The herald., 1896-12-28
PICKED UP AT SEA.

NEW ORLEANS, La, Dec. 27.-The
steamer Queensmore, Capt. Cross, from
London, arrived here today. having on
board Capt. Tobiasson and his son, mate
and crew of the Norwegian bark Nep-
tune, picked up on December in lati-
tude As, longitude 13 west. The bark had
a crew of nine men all told. and was from
Belize, Honduras, bound for Havre with
a cargo of logwood. When abandoned,
there was ten feet of water in her hold.
The herald., 1896-12-28
sTAMBuLoFFs WIDOW

SOFIA, Dec 27.-Mme. Stambuloff,
widow of the murdered ex-premier, made
a short and impassioned speech today
before the tribunal, which has been try
ing the men charged with assassinating
M, Stambuloff. She declared the pris-
oners were innocent and that the rea,
assassins were known to the tribunal.
This statment created q sensation
The herald., 1896-12-28
AFRICAN BATTLES

POKWANA CAMP, Bechuanaland,
Dec 27 Sunday evening).-There has
been fighting since noon and the rebel
position has been taken. The principal
stadt is in flames. The natives lost
heavily but are still fighting in the hills,
No casualties have occurred among the
whites. The bodies of three whites mur-
dered in recent disturbances have been
found,
The herald., 1896-12-28
ISAAC G. LOMBARD,
1. j. GAGE,
ORSON SMITH.
c. j. BLAIR.
Ly n. KETTu
r. @. KEITH

Clearing House Committee.
One year ago the Atlas had in deposits
1921, 400. On the 18th of this month
they footed up 1,S6O, ,412; at the close of
business on Saturday night they were
in all probability 81, ,000,0 900 less.
This briefly tells the story of this vol
untary liquidation.
One month six weeks ago the atten-
ton of Controller of the Currency Eek
els was called to the condition of the
bank.
The report of the bank examiner
showed there were loans to directors and
officers of the bank exceeding its total
capital stock of 100000.
The controller sent several pointed
messages, telling the men to "clean upp
and reduce this aggregation of loans in
side the institution.
The bank officials cut the total down to
between $350,000 and 0,000, and raised
the cash reserve from rs per cent to the
legal minimum of 40 per cent. Subse-
quently the constant checking out Of de-
posits reduced this reserve somewhat
The heaviest run came on Tuesday and
resulted largely from a widely circulat-
ed story that the bank had on Monday
afternoon posted the sign CLOSED" on
its doors. When the bank closed Tues
day afternoon 1t was felt that immedi-
ate suspension must follow the next day
if the run was continued, but Wednes-
day brought something of a reaction in
the feeling which had followed the COL
lapse of the National Bank of Illinois
and the withdrawal of funds slackened.
Thursday the officials of the bank were
notified by some of the leading bankers
of Chicago to call on them if trouble was
imminent and they would agree upon a
plan of action which would be the best
for all concerned.
The following day Controller Eckels,
who was receiving almost daily reports
from the institution by telegraph, ad-
vised that a plan of liquidation be ar
ranged. He sent this advice both to the
officers of the bank and to Bank Exam
iner McKeon. The clearing house COM
mittee was notified and sub-commit-
tee of two was appointed to make an
examination of the securities held by the
Atlas. The examination was ended on
Saturday and the. report was satisfac-
. tory.
The result was the meeting at Banker
Lombard's house tonight, at which Mr..
McKeon represented the controller Of
the currency and stated his views and
wishes I'M the matter.
w. C. d. Grannis. the president of the
bank, was seen at his residence this
evening. When informed of the action
Of the clearing house committee Mr..
Grannis seemed quite relieved
THAT bank" he said. will pay every
dollar it owes. We have suffered a Sc
we're drain on our ready cash during the
past week." he went on land perhaps
every bank has. But everything will be
found to be perfectly straight and We
can pay evry dollar
1.-The committees action Is in the right
direction and am quite relieved and
thankful for this decision in the matter
There is not the slightest trace of crook
edness in our transactions. as the COM
mittee undoubtedly discovered"
A BANKER'S SUICIDE.
CHICAGO, Dec. 27.-Suffering from
depression caused by financial reverses,
Otto WaAmansdor1, q well known bank
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A BASEBALL TOUR.

OAKLAND, Dec. .27.-Capt. Jack Don
ovan of the Oakland club is organizing
a ball team for tour of Southern Cali
fornia late in January. 1t will include
Joe Corbett of the Baltimores, Bill Lange
of the Chicagos, George Van Haltren of
the New Yorks, Tip O'Neill, Pete Pc
quinny and several other well-known
players. They will play the Los Ange-
les professional team of which Phil knell
Is pitcher and captain.
The herald., 1896-12-28
At the Theaters-Page s.

At the Theaters-Page 8.
Sports of the Day-Page g.
In the Field of Labor-Page 8.
Selections from sermons-Page S.
The Senatorial Fight; opposition to Per-
kins-Page s.
The public pulse on the Parkhurst move
ment-Page 4.
No doubt that Police Clerk Everett has
skipped-Page 3.
A desperate Mexican shoots an officer of
the law at San Gabriel.
Charles Springer makes second attemp.
to commit suicide-Page 8.
Tax reform NEE ting tonight at the South
ern California Music hall. Bishop Mont
gomery lectures tonight before the Land
marks club.
The herald., 1896-12-28
ANDRADE AT WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 27-Senor An
drade, Venezuelan minister. reached
here tonight from New York. He re.
ceived visitors at the legation, but re-
peated only what he has already said
concerning the treaty.
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THE REBELS ROUTED.

CAPE TOWN, Dec. 27.-The Taung
rebels, whose uprising had begun to as
sumo serious proportions, have been ut
terly routed at Pokwani and the orders
to the volunteers to proceed to the re-
Enforcement of the British troops have
been cancelled.
The herald., 1896-12-28
THE PORTE WARNED

CONSTANTINOPLE, Dec. 27-The
Russian aba ssador has warned the pal
ace and the porte that if the revenues
ceded for the service of the public debt
are touched European financial control
in Turkey will become inevitable.
The herald., 1896-12-28
DAUMER's NEW HONoRs.

PARIS, Dec PIN Paul Daumer
formerly minister of finance, has been
appointed governor of Indo-China.
The herald., 1896-12-28

Southern California Speoiais-The Me
man residence burglarized at Pasadena
Chino ranch suits at San Bernardino..
Christmas services at Long Beach,. :.
Death of a well-known Mojave Citizen.
The day at Downey-Page 7.
The herald., 1896-12-28
BUDDHA'S BIRTHPLACE

LONDON. Dec. PA Times dispatch
from Calcutta says the long lost birth
place of Buddha has been discovered in
Nepal-Terai.
The herald., 1896-12-28
LAID ON THE SHELF

LONDON, Dec. 27.-The st. Peters
burg correspondent of the Daily Tele-
graph says: THE scheme of NJ De
Witte to introduce a gold currency has
been shelved."
The herald., 1896-12-28
NEWS. OF THE MORNING
By telegraph:

By telegraph:
Clouds today. but no rain.
General Meredith Read dead at Chicago.
Footpads are bold and numerous at Kan
sas City.
Kansas township celebrates its politi-
cal victory.
Obsequies over the remains of Kate Field
held at San Francisco.
When Major Mckinley is inaugurated
he will wear an American suit of clothes.
Another Chicago bank concludes to go
into liquidation: Banker Wasmansdorff
commits suicide.
A horrible railway accident mar Cir
mingham. Ala, the work of fiends; mos.
of the passengers are dead. ana not one es-
capped unhurt.
Formal work on tariff revision begins this
morning: Senator Chandler writes a let
ter regarding the right of congress 10 rec
ognize Cuban beligerency.
The herald., 1896-12-28
another BANK Of CHICAGO
Will Go Into Liquidation and
Retire
NO HURRY WILL BE CAUSED
For the Concern Is Solvent and Will Pay
Depositors
Banker Wasmandorff, Ruined by the
Illinois National Failure, Seeks Sur
cease of Financial Woe In Suicide.
Associated Press Special Wire

fASSOCidtcu ITcss SpeCldl WNc
CHICAGO, Dec. 27.-It was announced
tonight that the Atlas National bank
will go into liquidation and retire from
business. The action is not considered
as failure in any sense, as the banks
business was comparatively a small one.
1t Is not anticipated that any furry in
banking circles of Chicago will result.
Two statements were made public to-
night, one from the officers of the bank,
announcing that owing to ill-health they
would liauidate and go out of business.
and the other from the clearing house
association, showing that the other
banks of the city will furnish the Atlas
ample support.
Depositors will be paid in full upon
presentation of checks. The bank has
been for some time gradually reducing
it's Indebtedness, and it's liabilities which
a few months ago We're about 50, 500, 900,
are now but $1,15000O, and are amply
covered by good assets. The bank has
about $25O.OOO in cash on hand and gilt
edge bills receivable to the amount of
81, 100000 or more. AS c. B. Farwell is
vce-president of the Atlas Nationals 1T
had been popularity supposed that the
firm of John V. Farwell & Co. was heav-
lily interested, but none of the firms pa
per is involved and c.. B. Farwell has but
an insignificant amount on deposit in
the institution. The bank has about
$S0O,000 loaned to paper manufacturer
of Batavia, I'LL, and 100000 to Norton
Brothers, the millers, who failed last
week, but it's other accounts are all
thought to be good
Following are the official announce
ments which write the epitaph Of a
financial institution which has lived al
most ten years:
Owing to the continued ill-health of
the president of this bank, it has been
decided to close it's business. No de-
posits will be received hereafter, but all
depositors will be paid in cash upon de-
mand. Depositors and correspondents
are requested to present their balances
due them before January l next, so far
as may be possible. (Signed)
ATLAS NATIONAL BANK.
w. c. D. Grannis, president.
w. Stone, cashier.
December 28 1896.
The Atlas National bank had decided
to retire from business, the clearing
house committee has made an examina-
ton of its affairs and on their report the
associated banks of the city have decid-
ed to advance the amount needed to pay
its deposltors in full, as shown by it's
books December 26, 1896. without wait
ing to convert it's assets into cash. The
amount required to be advanced will not
exceed 100000 The bank will not re-
ceive any deposits from date. Checks
on it will be settled through the clearing
house as usual.
ISAAC G. LOMBARD,
/. j. GAGE,
ORSON SMITH,
The herald., 1896-12-28

Growth Of the Herald, 5000 paying
subscribers have been added during the
last year, Is due to Its superiority as z
newspaper and its low subscription price:
$500 year by mail, 50 cents month
by carrier.
The herald., 1896-12-28

Time Is valuable. and the purchasing
view of these facts 1t Is folly to waste
sheets. Read the Herald for the news.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-08
"From Bethlehem 10 Calvary.

Rev. Dr.. Edward L. Pell will deliver.
his new lecture at the Young Men
Christian Association Hall on FRIDAY
night next. A high-gTade stereoptlcoh
will be used and faithful reproductions
OF great paintings by the masters VIII De
given.
About a month ago Secretary Mckee
announced that DR.. T.. l.. Pei had ue-
cided 20 give part OF his time 10 lectures
ON the Life Of Christ" and that he had
arranged with him TO give lecture 10
the Young Mems Christian Association.
Great interest was manifested IN the an
nouncemcnt and all Bible students, inciud
ing Sunday-school teachers, VIII ne gao
Ia know that the lecture IS close ~ hahu,
DR.. Pen has given great thought anu
preparation 10 this lecture "hich IS III
great demand.
Or. Pel delivered this lecture mt ia
leigh. n c.. last Thursday evening. ne
News and Recorder spoke In the hishest
terms of the same as an able eiiort' luH
OF information and cloluence, ana IN CLOS
ing stated that the largest audience that
had greeted a lecturer since the appear
ance of the noted Sam Jones greeted Dr.
PeI in his appearance. Dir. Pell aphlly
as "a Bible student and popularity as a
Christian gentleman. 10 say nothing OF his
efficient service as instructor Of the sun
day-school teachers study. held each
Saturday evening should fill the ball to
its capacity.
This lecture will certainly be fine OPP
portunity for Bible students and all 9th
ers Interested I'm the life Of Christ to get
a comprehensive grasp OF His life.
Reserved seats Will go on sale this
morning.