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The San Francisco call., 1896-12-19
READr FOR kMERGESCIEs.
Rear Admiral Bunce Holds the Atlantic
SqakddrO9a for cti0n.

Rear ADMIRAL Btsnce Holds the Atlantic
Squadron for action.
NEW YORK, n. Y, Dec. ia Herald
special from Washington says: Under
orders sent Wednesday by S. fcretary Her
bert, Rear Admiral Bunce came 20 Wash
ington yesterday ana had conference
with the officials in regard to the vessels
of his squadron and the future of its move
ments. The fact that II. c. Taylor, presi-
dent of the war college, under whose in
struction a class during last summer pre-
pared plan of defense from naval attack
for the guilt coast, is also in Washington
gave rise to war rumors around the de-
partment, none of which could be verified.
1t is undoubtedly a fact that Admiral
Bunce discussed with the officials the
plans of the department with regard to the
movements of his feet, but it Is stated
positively that this discussion has not
made any change in the departments in
tention Of holding the fleet at Hampton
Roads, when all the vessels are assem-
bIed there.
The department declines to state what
decision was reached during the course at
the naval war college as to the best plan
for the defense of the coast, but tue same
is on file at the naval intelligence Office
ready to be used in case of emergency.
None of the officials will permit them
selves TO be quoted as to the object of
Admiral unce's visit, but they say there
was nothing unusual in his call.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-19
ACTION At Los ANGELES.
Residents Erpress Their Sympathy for
Cuba and Demand Recognition.

Residents EGpress Their Sympathy for
Cuba and Demand Recognition.
LOS ANGELES, CAL, Dec. 18.-A rous-
ing meeting was held in Music Hall to-
night to express sympathy with the Cuban
patriots. Three thousand people were
present, and many could not gain an en-
trance. Captain F. j. Cressy was chair
man. Speeches were made by General
Johnstone Jones, Frank Domingues,
Colonel Messmer. Mrs. Kate Tupper Gal
pin, L. C. Young and ]. r. Rush. Strong
resolutions were adopted favoring i'm.
mediate recognition by Congress of Cuban
independence, whether it involved war
with Spain or not. Light Battery A, a
new organization of this city, under COM
mand of Captain Henry Steere, sent a
letter to Chairman Cressy expressing "a
wish that Cuban libre would soon become
a reality, and Offering its services to the
Government. The letter was received
with great applause.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-19
TAYLOR, ALIAS PLAT7, ARRAIGEED.
To Be Taken From England Back to
Kentucky, Where He Murdered an In
mate of Lunahc Asylum.

LONDON, ENG, Dec. 1S.-1t is learned
that Edward Richard Taylor, alias A. w.
Platt, for whom warrant was issued on
Wednesday on the application OF the
United States mbassy, is a Canadian
American. The warrant was served to-
day and Taylor was brought from Oxford,
where he has been serving a sentence of
six months in Jail tor theft, and arraigned
in the Bow-street police court upon the
charge OF having murdered one Jesse
Tyree in the State OF Kentucky in 1885,
After his formal arraignment Taylor was
remanded until Tuesday.
Platt did not say anything in his de-
fense when charged with the crime OF
murder, but rather admitted that the
charge was true. He appeared perfectly
cool. Mr.. Hobson, representing the
United States EN- bassy, was present, as
vas also an officer from Lexington, KY,
who came to England to take the prisoner
back to America, when the order for his
extradition is issued The prisoner would
not say where he had been since 1885, but
it is thought he has spent much of the
time in English jaiIs.
LOUISVILLE, KY, Dec. 18.-Taylor,
alias Platt, who was arraigned in London
to-day for the murder of Jesse Tyree, was
known in Kentucky as Arthur W. Platt
He killed Jesse Tyree, an inmate of the
Eastern Kentucky Lunatic Asylum, in
1885. At that time Platt was an attend
ant at the asylum and Tyree was in his
ward. He refused to go to dinner when
Platt ordered him. and the Englshman,
becoming angry, shot him through the
heart. He made his escape and went to
England. where he was put in prison for
theft at Oxford several months ago.
Sheriff Grass OF Lexington has gone to
England to bring Platt back for trial.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-19

island, death being the penalty for those
who supply the insurgents with medical
stores.
The money raised bera will be sent to
New York with the specification that it is
intended for the purchase of hospital sup
plies, because that kind of aid is allowed
by law, but if the Cuban Junta uses the
money for other purposes there VIII be no
disposition here to investigate or criticize
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-19
MANGLED nv A MINES SHAFT.
Five Men Fail With Cage to the
Bottom and Meet Terrible
lenih

near here this morning by which five men
were almost instantly killed. The dead
are: Gabriel Russ, John Antras, Charles
Swanson, Charles Andersen, Louis jack
son.
The accident occurred in the shaft of
the Virginius mine. where the unfortunate
men were at work repairing the timbering
of the shaft. They were working from
the cage suspended in the shaft, having
it raised and lowered as they progressed
with their work. Just what caused the
accident is not positively known. The
men were several hundred feet below the
shafthouse at the time their last signal
was given for the movement of the cage.
The engineer in answering the signal was
Mortified to find the cable connecting the
hoist with the cage had become slack and
he instantly realized the awful fate of the
FIVE workmen.
There was nothing to obstruct the de-
scent of the cage, and IT fell with light
ming rapidity to the bottom of the shaft,
which is 1400 teet deep. The shock was
terrific and the cage was broken into
thousands of pieces, the men being
crushed into shapeless masses in the
wrecked cage, their bodies being terribly
mangled.
The dead men were well known in
Ouray and all leave families. State Mine
Inspector Lee, at Denver, has been
notified, and will leave to investigate the
accident.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-19
OPPOSITION IN THE HOUSE.
Represemtotires In NO Hurry to Go to
Wnr With spain.

RepTesentotfres In No Hurry to Go to
Wnr With spain.
WASHINGTON, d. c.. Dec. lS.-The
House heard with surprise of the action OF
the Senate Foreign Relations Committee
in recognizing the independence of Cuba,
and if the opinion of the members OF the
Foreign Affairs Committee and some OF
the leaders in the House is to be taken as
a criterion, the popular branch OF the Gov
eminent will not sustain the position
taken by the Senate Committee.
Hit of Illinois. the chairman OF the
House Committee, is out of the city and is
not expected TO return until after the holi-
Day recess. Several other members OF the
committee were not in their seats to-day
and have presumably left town. or those
who remain-and of this number United
Associated Presses reporter talked with hVe
the entire quintet strongly opposed any
action at this time. The Republicans OBJ
iected to any steps which would, in their
opinion, bring about war with Spain on
3le ground that the Mckinley administra-
lion ought not to be met at the very mo-
ment OF coming into power by so serious
an international problem.
A member OF the House Foreign Affairs
Committee said that the time for action
had passed; that the island was bankrupt;
that American interests in Cuba are de-
stroyedi that our commerce with the
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-19
TO AID 1HK CUBANs.
Secret Meeting of the Chicago Local Re
lief Committee.

Secret Meeting of the Chicago Local Re
lief Committee.
CHICAGO, ILL. Dec. 18-A secret
meeting of the local Cuban relief commit
tee of 100 was held this evening at the
Union League Club house. The at
tendance was small, but those present
made vigorous speeches in favor of Con-
gress Immediately recognizing the inde-
pendence of Cuba over any Presidents
veto. Senator Cullom was congratu-
lated for his recent pro- Cuban speech in
Congress.
resolution was adopted urging the
raising of funds for the purchase of sup
plies for the Cuban armies, ana the press
of the country was requested to receive
and forward contributions.
A committee of five was appointed to
take charge of the money-raising work
Chairman Cragin read letter he had re-
ceived from President Palma of the Cuban
Junta stating: II am sorry to say that we
dc not sec our way clear to send physi-
clans there, but should circumstances
change we shall be glad TO avail ourselves
of the services of American trained nurses
and physicians. The best way to help ms
All Jul against - paAh 10 "
money to purchase war materials to send
10 our armies in Cuba"
The chairman also reported that Presi-
dent Palmasshad told him during his last
conversation that they had besides an
army OF 40, 600 men from 5000 to 5000 men
who have no arms, but who are fighting
for home, life and family. These men
can live on sugarcane and other products
OF the island and stay in the swamps
without detriment to their health, but
Americans were apt to find it necessary to
go to the hospital. The Cubans cannot
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-19

General Maceo, the Cuban patriot, is dead,
and as every evidence conclusiveIy points
to his having been murdered under flag
of truce by Spanish hirelngs, now, there
fore, the liberty-loving descendants OF our
revolutionary fathers are requested TO
meet on Saturday evening next, at the
Lindell Hotei, for the purpose of organ
izing Cuban club and making plans for
holding rousing patriotic meeting in the
near future''
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-19
As YIEBED IN ENGLAND.
Comment of the Daily Netcs on the Conn
9aitfe's Action,

mites Action.
LONDON, ENG, Dec. Recommending
tomorrow on the action of the Foreign
Relations Committee of the American
Senate in agreeing to report favorably
Senator Cameron's resolution recognizing
the independence of Cuba. the Daily News
will say it is OF the opinion that the COM
mittee's action will not tend to any imme-
diate result. 1t remarks that the con-
dition of Cuba is serious matter, and is
naturally irritating to the free neighbor-
ing Republic. The strength of the sup
porters of the resolution lies in the fact
that Spain is unable to subdue Cuba or let
the island alone.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-19
Cnu for a Mass Meetiuo

LINCOLN. NEBR., Dec. 1S. -Ex-Mayor
Hardy has issued over his signature the
following call for a Cuban mass meeting
in this city tomorrow night:
'Since there is no longer any doubt that
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-19

Death of a French Lttter0teur.
PARIS, FRANCE, Dec. 18-M. Paul
Aususte Arene, the French l1tterateur, is
dead He was SO years OF age.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17

From the Ifttsburg Commercial-GaZette.
A gold ring that is supposed to have
spent nearly two years in a cows stomach
was sent the other day to Its owner, a
young lady of Homestead. Two years ago
the young lady was visiting ON a dairy
farm near here, and while IN the barn
picked up kitten and tossed it in a pile
of chop and bran. With the kitten went
gold ring from her finger, which could
not be found, and was given up and finally
forgotten. Several days ago Edward Jones
a Suterville butcher, bought COW from
Frank Hough. the dairyman. and when
the COW was killed the ring with the
young lady's name engraved upon it, was
found in its stomach
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17
Ladies' Suits.

Many Of the Model Suits that were
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now into some delighted purchasers sery-
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Opening. prices, too, continue-and VIII
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The variety OF Suits is nothing short OF
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Diamonds Made From Metals.

FrOm the ran Mail Gazette.
few days ago NJ. Moissan, the distin-
guished French metallurgist discovered that
If iron were saturated with carbon at the
high temperature of the electric arc, some
OF the carbon would separate out on cool
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and hydrofluoric and sulphuric acids, mi
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17
He Knew What He Was ahou,

He Knew What He Was About.
From the Boston Courier.
understand You have got married.
JONES'
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ried IN these days: when women are 50 ex-
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''Oh, looked out Cor thai; NJ wife don't
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''What?"
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q percentage Of off f8e 8ouses
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from f8e office Of publication.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17
The Experienced Tramp.

From the New York Weekly.
Tramp-Please, mum. amt had no food
for three days. Can you give me some
thing to eat?'
Mrs Slimdiet (haughtily)-"My terms for
beard are 81 week"
Tramp STRENGTHENING up)-"Beg parding
fer troubltn' ye; I didn't know this was a
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eat boLrdin' house vittles. Good day,
muuo"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17
In a Chicago Elevator.

From the Chicago Times Herald
A young man employed in a railroad Of
flee in the Monadnock block carries large
flexible Bible with him wherever he goes,
and during his trips up and down the ele-
water proclaims his faith in the book and
the religion which 1t represents and that
he Is not ashamed to announce his faith on
any and all occasions. His good voice.
pleasing presence and deep earnestness
never fail to impress the little group Of
fellow passengers and he is listened to
with respectful attention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17
Merely Grammatical.
From the Cincinnati Enquirer.

From the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Don't you think" asked the political
boarder, that Mr.. Hanna may have been
mistaken in saying>that Mr.. Mckinley will
not speak?''
He made a grammatical error" ex-
planned Ashbury Peppers He meant to
say. MI. Mckinley shall not speak
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$780,.

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Leading Styles i'm Ladies'
Observation-Disclosures.
==AT==
PERRY'S.

The greater stores policy and the popular demand
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Appreciation spur to energy So pronounced has been
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BEST for the eastcere efforts fruits of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17

From the New York Weekly.
Justice-"You are charged, sir, with fail
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who are at this moment starving in your
miserable home. How much money have
you in your pockets?
Prisoner-"Ten dollars"
Justice-.I fine you ten dollars. Next
case" -
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SH2.555.

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$500.

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Slo.g0.

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$4,000.
Dress Skirts.

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Black English Serge Dress Skirts, lined
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Ladies' Jackets
And Coats.

Here is where everybody's interest cen
tiers. Those Of you who have been wait
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Navy Blue, Black and Green kcrsey
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The steamer Spartan, ashore on Hereford
Bar, on the New Jersey coast, was moved
about fifteen feet yesterday by tugs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17

Tan and Black Irish Frieze and Cheyiot
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tons
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$780,.

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$1,000.
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5000.

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17

Auguste Trecul. the French botanist died
yesterday in hospital at Paris in q con-
dition Of poverty.
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SE2.oo.

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and trimmed with jet, iridesceut. Persian
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Senator George, who was billed to speak
at Water Valley, Miss. tonight, is ill at his
home.
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$1,000.

Brown, Green and Black Melton Goats,
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tons
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5000.

Melton Cloth Capcs, % inches deep. cut
with very full sweep; Empire front, trim
med with braid and buttons; lined and I'M
lined; plain and velvet collar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17
$780,.

Black, brown and Green Fancy i;aucle,
and Plain Melton Tight fitting and Box
Coats, trimmed with lraid, pearl and steel
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satin
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$3.50.

Black, Navy Blue and Tan Kcrsry
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through with silk serge and taiIcta.
Worth $12.JO-for-
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All-wool Kcrsey Cloth Capcs. lined, and
trimmed with braid end buttons: new
shape scailoped collar, and cut with full
sweep
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$500.

Novelty Cloth and Plaid Skirts, some
trimmed with braid, some with buttons,
some with both; lined all through
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$3.50 and $500.

Heavy Brccaded Tafteta and Satin Skirts.
cut with the fullest sweep and lined all
orb,
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THE EVENING STAR,

The Evening Star Is served to subscribers in the
city by carriers, on their own account, at 10 cents
per week, or ~ cents per month. Copies at the
coupler cents each By mail-anywher in the
United States or Canada-postage prepaid cents
per month.
Saturday Quintuple Sheet STAR 81 per year. with
foreign postage added, $500.
entered at the Post Office at Washington, d. c.,
as second-clGss mail matter)
O%All mail subscriptions must be paid in advance.
Rates OF advertising made known application.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-10
HELD FOR WIFE MURDER.

Mound City, Kas., Sept. 10.-Thomas
Kay, postmaster at Critzer, five miles
west of here, has been bound over
without bail to the district court, for
the murder of his wife. About week
ago Kay's house was burned, and after
the fire the partially consumed remains
of Mrs. Kay Were found in the ruins.
The fire was at first thought to be the
result of an accident, but this theory
was dispelled when at the coroner's
inquest the skull of the woman was
found to be crushed on one side as if
by a blow by some blunt instrument.
The position of the body when found
and other circumstances confirmed the
theory that she had been murdered,
and the house set on fire to conceal the
crime. Considerable mystery sur
rounds the case, but enough circum-
stantial evidence has been collected to
warrant the holding of Kay as his
wife's murderer. Kay is rs years old.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-10
SUNDAY LAW VI0LAT0Rs.

A Number of Them Put Under Bond.
New Orleans, Sept. 9.-The Sun
day law violators who were ar
rested yesterday were arrsigned
this morning before Recorder
Bezou. Affidavits were made
against each and they were placed
under $3.50 bonds in each case.
They are as follows: Jas. Nolan,
1135 Dauphine street; Nick Clesi,
Dumaine and Claiborne streets
Christine Beuer, Orleans and Clai-
borne; Frank Spitzfadden, Du.
maine and Villere; Louis FERNS,
st. Philip and Claiborne; Marie
Laroquie, Bienville and Franklin
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-10
ARESED HER.

Scott Robinson, cOlOred, who has
been separated from his wife for the
past two months, appeared at his
wife'S house on North Centre street
Tuesday and after abusing her gave
himself up TO the police for being dis
orderly.
Robinson had his case continued
by Recorder Shields yesterday until
Saturday.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-10
ARMENIAN EXODUS.

Paris, Sept. 10-The Paris edition of
the New York Herald has n dispatch
from its ConstantinOple correspondent
stating that the Armenian exodus is
in full swing. All steamers from the
Praeus. MarSeilles and Alexandria
are conveying patches of depOrted Ar
menians. Everything is quiet in
ConStantinople.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-10
pAIn FOR MS FuN.

Mike Henefy called at a house
known as Three Elves on South San
Saba street Tuesday night and
abused Fanny Porter, the prOprie-
tress, because she would not produce
certain inmate. The police We're
summoned and Henefy was locked
up for being disOrderly. The recor-
der assessed Henefy s. for his fun.