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The San Francisco call., 1896-11-19
British Steamer Memphis
Guided to Destruction
During a Fog.
Ten of the Passengers and Crew
Lose Their Lives in a
Heavy Sea.
Drenched by High Waves, Some Fall
From Their Stations in the
Rigging.

LONDON, Eng, Nov. 1S.-The British
steamer Memphis, Captain Williams.
which sailed from Montreal on Novem Der
4 for Bristol, was wrecked in Dunlough
Bay. near Mizzenhead, on the south coast
of Ireland, last night and ten of those on
board of her lost their lives. The Mem
phis struck at 10 O'Clock, during the preva-
lence of a dense Jog. at the time of the
accident the steamer was proceeding eau
tiously. blowing her whistle continuously
and keeping sharp lookout for the Miz-
zenhead and Browhaad lights, which the
thickness of the weather prevented her
from making out.
As soon as she struck the rocks the yes
sci began to fill and rockets were immedi-
ately fired for the purpose of summoning
assistance from the shore. Three of the
ships boats were quickly launched, bu:
one of them was shattered by being dashed
against the side of the steamer and two of
the occupants were drowned.
The others succeeded in reaching the
rocks along the shore, but five were
washed away and drowned, their compan-
ions being unable TO render them the
slightest assistance.
Those of the crew who had taken to the
rigging soon after the steamer struck ex-
perienced an awful night They were
constantly drenched by the heavy seas
which washed over them, and some of
them, after hard fighting for their lives.
dropped from their places and were car
ried away.
The rockets sent up by the steamers s
crew were seen by the coast guard, but the
latter were unable to communicate with
the shipwrecked men until after day break.
when all who remained in the rigging
were taken off by means of line con-
veyed to the steamer by the rocket appa-
ratus of the life-savers. The rescued per
sons Immediately upon reaching the shore
were taken to various farmhouses in the
vicinity, where they were kindly cared for
by the inmates.
Many of them were almost naked, but
were supplied with sufficient clothing to
enable them to proceed to Crookhaven, at
which p ace most of them now are.
The steamer is a total wreck and much
CT her cargo is Deing washed ashore. The
coast guard are engaged in the work of
salvage. All the survivors pay a high
tribute to Captain Williams for his efforts
to secure the safety of those on board the
vessel
The Memphis was 3191 tons register. 345
feet long, Al feet beam and 26 feet depth
of hold. She was built at Belfast, Ireland.
in $780, and was owned by the African
Steamship Company of London.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-19

spectacle witnessed. Whence the light,
which was not meteor all agree, came,
whittier it went. where it now is-these
things ii is not within the capacity of this
article TO deal with"
Then follow interviews similar to those
obtained by The CALL representative.
Among the eye-witnesses of last nights
singular spectacle the widest speculations
are rife. As to the destination and object
to be obtained by this night voyage of
reputed airship, one of these onlookers in
formed THE CALL representative that in
his opinion it was the same invention
which it is rumored Edison claimed to
have perfected and offered to the Govern
ment at the tine when the Venezuelan
boundary question came up, and that now
that relations were strained with Spain
the Government has sent party of engi-
neers out in the airship to test its practi-
cability, and tn at they were keeping away
from populous localities, except during
the night trips.
The opinion of the masses is. however,
that some lucky inventor having solved
the mystery of aerial navigation, is, with
his companions, testing his invention in
secret, with no intent of allowing a curious
public TO view it until his rights are fully
protected by letters patent. They pre-
sumo that he is travelling By night and
laying by in desert spots during the day.
Be that as it may, there can be no possible
doubt that an aerial vessel of some kind
passed over Sacramento last night. and
hundreds of the residents of this city will
so testify.
The resice ents of Oak Park claim to have
little mystery of their own which may
possible bearing of this subject. They
state that yesterday afternoon an object
was seen in the sky at such great eleva-
ton as to be almost indistinguishable. 1t
moved slowly in a circle, leaving a volume
of smoke behind it. This phenomenon
was seen by many, who are unable to ac-
count for it.
A rumor is afoat in the city tonight
that the airship was constructed near this
city and that a trial trip was attempted
last evening, cable being used to confine
the machine to a certain elevation.
1t is stated that the ca BILE parted and the
vessel then drifted over the city and be-
came the observed of all observers. This
rumor cannot be confirmed at this late
hour, but it is claimed that T. Allen, who
formerly conducted an employment office
in this city, states that such is the
case and that one of the men who
had made the ascension had informed him
that the trial was q success and the vessel
worked we'll, except that it was impossible
to fully control its movements. In conse-
quence the inventors had, after going
toward San Francisco aways. returned
and landed in a vacant field some distance
from Arcade and about six miles from
the city limits. This tale is not generally
credited
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-19
FILIBUsrERs ON TRIAL.
James Quinn. Pinkerton Spy, 1estities
dJainst Them.


NEW YORK, N. Y. Nov. 1S.-The trial
OF Colonel Emilio Nunez and Captain
Charles B. Dickan upon charge of having
engaged in filibustering expedition in
May last began in earnest in the United
States Criminal Court this morning. Dis
tricI Attorney Macfariane opened for the
prosecution. He insisted upon the neces-
sity of preventing expeditions against
Spain being sent from this country if the
United States desired to remain at peace
with Spain. and emphasizing the fact that
the verdict of the jury would be impor-
tant.
When he had concluded Assistant Dis
trict Astorney Hinnan offered in evid ence
President Cleveland's latest proclamation
regarding the Cuban rebellion.
This was objected to by Mr.. Rubens and
was ruled out by the court on the ground
that the proclamation was issued after the
offense charged against the defendants
was committed. A previous Presidential
proclamation regarding Cuban rebellion
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-19
SEEN THREE WEEKs AGO.
Story Told by Hunter Ltrfng on Bo-
tnGs Ridge.

Story Told by Hunter Ltrfng on Bo-
iinGs Ridge.
On Sunday, the first day of this month,
representative of THE CALL met on Bo
linas Ridge, just to the west OF Mount
Tamalpais, an old hunter living there,
named Brown. The old man was yery
nervous and started conversation i'm.
mediately by asking:
"Do look like crazy man?"
'Why certainly not, Mr.. Brown. Why
do you ask?"
"Well," he replied, 81 don't expect
anybody to believe me. To tell the
truth | can hardly believe myself But
it's an honest fact that yesterday morn
ing, when the fog began to lift, l saw an
airshfp right up there couple of hundred
feet over them pines.
mo, | can't tell you mucn what she
looked like. She didn't show very plainly
through the mist, but / saw a large, dark
shape with something moving on it. Don't
know whether l saw any people or not.
1t came on me so sudden / was almost
stunned, and by the time collected nv
senses she was out of sight.
81 have been kind of dazed ever since.
and to have you tell me that don't look
crazy is great relief. But l k.ow that
what l saw was an airship."
As the superior" type OF mirage is not
uncommon to people living on the Marin
hills it was thought that this was what
the old man had seen, so no attention was
paid to mis- story. The mirage effect of a
large ocean vessel passing through the sky
might appear to him like some new
tangled machine for navigating the air.
Perhaps the mirage is what he really
saw. but in the face of the stories circu-
lated in regard to the airship there is a
probability that is what Mr.. Brown really
saw. Certainly he would have no object
in telling such a story.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-19

was, however, admitted, and the examina-
ton OF witnesses was then begun.
james Quinn, one of the party who
sailed on the Laurada, was the chief wit
ness, and detailed every movement of the
party, which according to his testimony
was fuIl-fedged military expedition.
Quinn acknowledged that after reaching
Cuba and going to President Cisneros'
camp with the party, he obtained permis-
sion to return home, being allowed to
reach Havana by permission of the Span
ish general. The witness came TO New
York, Consul Fitzhugh Lee paying mis-
passage. On cross-examination by Gen
eral Tracy, witness admitted that he had
solicited letter from Cubans in Boston
TO enable him TO sail on the Laurada
'And So" said General Tracy, ''you got
this letter at your own request. You went
to Cuba and you are now here testifying
against the Cubans?'
In the direct examination the witness
referred to the letter he had received from
Cisneros and it was offered in evidence:
James Quinn: I hope you will never forget
| that Cuba needs the help of every man that
loves liberty. Your affectionate
SALvAToR CrsNERos.
San Bias, August 1, 1886.
| Under redirect examination the witness
said he had gone to Cuba with every inten
tion of acting right by the Cubans, "Bur
they did not act right by me, and that is
the reason l came home," he said. He
also testified that he had never seen Dis
trict Attorney McFarlane before to-day
and had not gone to Cuba as a spy
| The witness admitted under cross-ex-
animation that he expected to get money
from the Pinkertons and that he had al
ready received about $50 from them. He
also acknowledged that he had grudge
against the owners of the Laurada and
wanted to get even with them.
At the conclusion of the cross-examina-
ton court was adjourned.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-19
WEILER,s MoygMESTs.
Reports That He JTIt shortly Retur
HGcnun.

Reports That He WHt shortly Retur,s to
HGcnua.
KEY WEST, FLA, Nov. 1S.-Advices re-
celved in Havana from Arlemisia state that
Weyler was expected to arrive at Cayaia-
bar to-day. A parlor-car plated with iron
is waiting for him at Arlemisia. The in
surgents are reported in force near
Cienaga, the leading military authorities
being in command.
General Arolas believes the time has not
yet arrived for large operations and that
it is nece ssary to wait for cooler weather
to improve the sanitary conditions. 1t is
believed Weyler has the same opinion
and has announced his intention to return
to Havana.
The insurgent leaders Perico Diaz and
Perico Delgado are reported hard pressed
by the Spaniards. They have asked Maceo
for re-enforce ments, but they were told it
was impossible to do anything for them
and they must do the best they could. 1t
is thought that Maceo will attack tbs
trocha.
1t is reported Weyler Will return to
Havana inside of three or four days.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-19
Utters a Threat Against This
Government.
Says Spain Will Brook No Interfer-
enCe on Behalf OF the
Cubans.

PARIS. FRANCE, Nov. 1S.-The Journal
publishes a report of an interview with
Senior Canovas del Castillo. Prime Min
lister of Spain. in which he says the re-
lations between Spain and the United
States are excellent. The United States
Government, the Premier says, always
observed correct attitude, and he does
not believe it will change its policy for
the sake of Cuban negroes and adven-
turers.
II, however, the United States Govern
ment should do so Spain would cause her
rights to be respected. While in power,
Senor Castillo Is reported as saying, he
will make no concession to the rebels, nor
will he show the weakness of drawing
back before any body. Spain, the Premier
added, regards the Cuban question as one
OF international politics.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-19
INITIATION LEADS TO DEATH.
A Prominent Citizen of Iowa Succumbs fo
Injuries Received in an Elk
Lodoe csfemonH

DES MONIES. Iowa, Noy. 1s.-E. w.
Curry, chairman of the Democratic State
Central Committee, died to-day in his
room at the Hotel Savoy. The death was
a direct result of injuries received while
being initiated into Des Moines Lodge of
Elks about two months ago. As part of
the ceremony he was blindfolded and
placed on chair with an iron seat. Then
a lighted lamp was placed under the seat,
with the expectation that when it got too
hot he would jump. But he sat still until
he was badly burned. His trousers were
burned away and the flesh fearfuIly
scorched.
He was put in new Clothes and did not
realize at the time that the injuries were
serious. In q Jew days blood poisoning
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-19

set in and he grew worse steadily. 1t was
his desire that the real cause of his injuries
should not be made public, and another
cause was assigned for the illness, the
truth only becoming public to-day.
An evening paper published a highly
sensational story that the injuries were
caused by placing him, in the process in
the initiation ceremony, in an electrical
chair and turning on current which
burned him badly, but this is denied by
the Elks.
Mr.. Curry lived at Leon and was lead
ing attorney. The body will be taken
there tomorrow by Il large escort of Elks
and Masons. and the funeral will be held
t9-morrow afternoon,
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-19
SLOW REFORM IN TURKEY.
None OF the Demands of the Poscers Car.
rteG Into Erecmtton.

TfeG INTO Erecutton.
LONDON, ENG. Nov. 18.-The Daily
News tomorrow will publish Constan-
tinople dispatch saying that Sir Philip W.
Currie, the British EN- bassador TO Turkey
has been instructed iii regard to the re-
quest of the Porte that negotiations for
commercial treaties be pushed 10 take no
action in the matter until the more i'm
portant matters have been disposed of.
This course. the dispatch adds, is typical
of the general attitude of the foreign pow
ers toward the Turkish Government.
Advices received in Constantinople
from all parts of Asia Minor say that
business everywhere is stagnant and that
great distress prevails. Nobody in Con-
stantinople, according to the news ad-
vices, is aware that the reforms adopted
by the powers and agreed to- by the Turk
ish suthorities have been carried into
execution.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-19
SPANS NEW LOAN.
Il Considerable Sam to Re Expended In
Eepnirfng Barships.

MADRID. SPAIN, Nov. 1S.-The Cabinet
has accepted tie bonds OF 400, 900, 600 pese-
tas, representing the total amount of the
new Spanish loan authorized by the Queen
Regent, and the bonds already subscribed
for $50 100000 pesetas will be allotted pro
rata. The sum of 1880, 900 pesetas derived
from the loan will be allotted for the pur-
pose of repairing warships. The Cabinet,
at its meeting yesterday, passed a resolu-
tion of thanks to the country for the
generous and patriotic manner in which
the people subscribed to the new loan.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-19
SLIGHT sKIRMIsHEs.
Engagements sn Hhtch bat FetU Are
Killed or Hotsnded.


HAVANA, CUBA, Nov. 49, = Colonel
Moncado has had an engagement with
the com bined parties of rebels who were
found strongly intrenched in the Grillo
hills in the province of Havana. The
enemy were dislodged and dispersed, the
Spanish column advancing and capturing
the position of the rebels under a heavy
fire. The Spanish troops had six privates
killed and corporal, two Ileutenants and
thirty-eight privates wounded The rebeis
left seven dead on the field and carried off
many others. General Gonzales has had
two engagements with the rebel parties
between Silo Hondo and San Christobal
in Pinar del Rio province. The Spanish
had a private and one corporal killed and
twenty-seven privates wounded. The in
surgents had twelve men killed.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-19
PRINCE LoBAnoff's sUccEssoR.
Count Foroptzsf- Daskof rendered the
Office Ou the (xar

LONDON, Eng, Nov. 18.-The Daily
Chronicle will publish tomorrow a dis
patch from st. Petersburg announcing
definitely that the Gar had invited Gem
eral Count Vorontzoff- Dashkoff, Minister
of the Imperial House and Imperial Do
mains, to succeed the late Prince Lobanoff-
Rostovsky in the office OF Minister of
Foreign Affairs. The dispatch adds that
it is understood that Count Vorontzoff-
Daskof will accept the position.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-19
R.mor. that pevler Has Ressonea

NEW YORK, N. Y, Nov. 49, Rumors
are current here tonight that General
Weyler has resigned as captain-general of
the Spanish army in Cuba. AprIvate dis
patch received tonight says:
General weyler has resigned. General
Prando has been named by the Government
as his successor.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-19
The New Champagne vintage.

remarkable vintage, eliciting universal
admiration, now being shipped to this coun-
try, Is q. II. Mumms Extra Dry. Try it
The new North-west., 1896-08-07
LIGHTNING AGAIN.
The Earn of Clayton Ramseiell Smittcn
and Burned with Its Contents.

The Barn of Clayton Eamsdell Sn,ittcn
and burned with Its Contents.
Deer Lodge and vicinity has this year
been visited by some very severe thunder
storms aud lightning las several times
been uncomfortably close to the city and
surrounding farms, once actually striking
the store building of William Coleman.
as related some time ago in tile columns
of TIE NEW NORTHWEST, and on NJ Ion
day afternoon. during the storm ot that
day, particularly vivid fash which was
especially noticed BY our people, played
sad havoc With q portion Of tie ranch
buildings and property Of Clayton Rams
dell who lives about six miles north Of
the city.
While Mrs. Rumsdel1 and Miss Jenkins
were sitting in the house, and two men
employed about the place were III the
barn bolt Of lightning struck the latter
building and instantly set it on fire All
Oh the place felt the shock but none were
injured, and by almost supcrlunan eX-
ertlons the stock were gotten out of the
building before it WAS reduced to ashes,
which result followed in IN incredibly
short time.
Neighbors came as soon as the fire was
discovered and by great efforts Il portion
Of the hay in the stacks was saved but
the loss altogether was Very heavy, moth
in@ that was in the barn escaping de-
struction. The property consumed con
sisted OF nearly 80 tons Of hay, 100 or 500
bushels of oats, 4 hay loader, three NOW
ing machines, several sets Of harness and
large accumulation Of articles in gen
Altogether about 81, insurance was
carried. The loss will reacha figure far
greater than that sum. .. s~ .s. .-&
The new North-west., 1896-08-07
A FlNE RANCH.

The Reporter Spends Few Hours i'll Mr..
Nalitou's Green Meadows.
One OF the largest and best equipped
| ranches in this section of Montana is that
of Peter Walton, which lies one and one
| half miles south of town. The ranch
comprises $500 acres, lying along the
| Deer Lodge river on either side, and is
| devoted principally to the raising of hay,
there being several hundred acres Of al
la.fa, timothy, clover, etc. on the place,
i'll addition to large meadows of native
grasses.
Last Saturday afternoon Mr.. Naliton's
ranch presented a scene of unusual bus
tie and activity It was i'll the midst of
his haying season and his force Of 30 men,
scattered over fine meadows Of waving
alfalfa and timothy ready for the sickle,
| the half-doZen new moving machines and
as many hay wagons drawn by sleek
horses going to and from the stack, While
the loaders, horse rakes and tedders were
| doing their part of the work in different
| parts Of the field, was perfect picture OF
| life on a large western ranch during q
busy season.
Ranching has been reduced to a science
| BY MIR. Walton. lie has not only studied
| the character Of the different soils on his
| ranch and governed himself accordingly,
but he has spent large sums Of money
| yearly in making lasting Improvements
and bringing it up to q high state OF cul
| tivation. He has also studied economy
in the arrangement and management of
his ranch affairs. In addition to the com
Portable quarters provided for his work
men at the ranch, a wellapponted black
smith shop machine buildings, barns,
etc, supplied with water through pipes,
cut no small figure in the saving Of time
and money. If line is to be run for
new Water ditch, surveying instruments
are at hand with which to do the work.
Ii a breakage occurs in q machine, it is
Immediately run into the shop and re-
paired without delay and again sent back
to the field.
In the commodious farm house, which
is connected with Mr. Nalitons residence
in this city by a well-equipped telephone
line, is a large dining hall, a neatly ar
ranged kitchen with cooking range,
sleeping quarters for the workmen, and a
cold-storage room that made the reporter
wish for an overcoat while examining
the fresh meat and other "perishable
goods" slowed away in the Arctic cellar.
Mr.. Walton usually cuts about 1000 tons
of hay, Il large portion of which is baled
and sold in Butte. He has about 200
head of cattle and quite number of
work horses. A large number of chickens
and pigeons are kept on the place, and he
is watching the increase from his re-
Gently introduced Chinese pheasants with
much pleasure and satisfaction.
Time is money. Save 10 hours and 40
minutes in your trip to Omaha by taking
the Burlington Route" via Billings. If
The new North-west., 1896-08-07


paragraphs read from a book; his periods
are eloquent, sometimes brilliant, and
seem at the moment of delivery forciblv
convincing, but when lie has finished and
his remarks are recalled they become
only 4 memory of glittcrine generalites
aud high sounding postulates and AFRO
CANT assertions, destitute Of the force Of
sound or rational logic. Tn reply to Col
Sanders, Senator Mantle made a most ef-
lectual response 1T tile close Of the con
ference, completely lisposin@ of his mesh
Of platltutles, and in connection with that
gcntleman's demand for his resignation
said: IF Col. Sanders wanted his sword,
let him come and take tiff he can.
save fer momentary and inconsnqucnt
interruptions, spirit Of fairness
abounded on all sides, leaving no lin~er-
ngdoubt that the republican party Of this
state is in danger OF dissolution.
The date fixed for tile convention was
the 9th of September at Helena and the
basis Of representation was one delegate,
for every 80 votes and major fraction
thereof cast ut the last election for con-
gressman.
4 few words as to Mr.. lIartman's posi-
ton may be proper. In stating that he
could not accept the democratic nomina-
ton Tor congress, Mr.. Hartman's motives
have oeen falsely construed. In doing SO
II a Il,l t5i Lnf
or to show ingrattude for the confidence
that its'members have shown in his work.
but only to correctly state his position,
that rs the representative OF the republi
can party OF the state, he cannot be con
sidercd in any sense in the field as a cli-
rect candidate OF the other party. A mo-
ment's thought will demonstrate that this
is the Gully possible attitude that our able
and fearless young representative can
take. He has no differences with his
party save upon the main issue in which
the great majority Of republicans Of the
state fully share. Amy and all efforts
made to place him in u false position be-
fore the public viii surely fail and react
upon those who attempt it. There is no
doubt that Hartman will be the nominee
Of his party again, nor that he will re
ceive many democratic votes
Notes.
The most startling development of the
conference was the fact brought out that
the city Of Missoula is practically Il unit
for silver. But two Mckinley repubJi-
cans are known there
Jefferson county republicans were
pledged by Mr.. Woods of Boulder to the
free silver ticket by Il strength Of 90 per
cent.
Major Anderson stated that in his belief
the people Of Montana had been talking
to the galleries on the silver question, but
the strange admission was we'll refuted
by Senator Mantle.
Ben Webster made most ridiculous
effort to embarrass Congressman Hart
man but retired from the floor in painful
confusion.
A member present undertook to deny
that there is substantial industrial pro-
gress in the Orient, but Congressman
Hartman was armed with impregnable
facts to prove the contrary.
Lee Mantle's short reply to Sanders
gave the points of the whole monetary
question in a few powerful sentences.