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The herald., 1896-02-25
FILlBUSTERS ARRESTED
The Iron Steamer Bermuda Seized by
Revenue Officers
All the Ten and q Quantity Of Ammunition
Found on Board Taken In
Charge

New YoRK, Feb. 24.-The World to-
morrow will publish the following: The
iron steamer. Bermuda, flying the British
flag, was boarded and seized by revenue
officers off Liberty Island late last night.
The Bermuda has been under the watch OF
Spanish spies for some time. They had
reason to believe she had been bought by
Cuban revolutionists and was fitting out az
filihuster. She has been anchored of
-erty Island since last Saturday ant
yesterday there was evidence that she was
preparing for sea.
At l p. M, just after large party OF
Cubans had gone aboard, the revenue cut
ter Hudson steamed alongside, and the
boarding party arrested all on the Ber-
muda.
At midnight the revenue cutter Chandler
started down the bay to catch lighter
loaded with ammunition and to look for
another party Of Cubans who had started
to board the Bermuda.
The Bermuda, an English built steamer,
was recently purchased by firm sus-
pected of being in league with the revolu-
ionary party.
Last Saturday she was taken to the.coal
docks at Port Liberty and there coaled up.
Then she went to the Liberty island anch-
or6Ge. Wnen tne rug ran alonRalde the
marshals and Pinkerton men swarmed
aboard. No resistance was offered by the
frightened crew and Cubans who had just
come aboard. Every man was seized.
Among the captives was General Garcia's
son and several other prominent Cubans.
Four bags of gold were seized by the
marshals and a quantity of ammunition.
ALARM AT HAVANA.
HAVANA, Feb. 24.-Havana spent day
Of disquiet and openly expressed alarm to-
day, the occasion for the feeling of dread
being that it was the first anniversary of
the outbreak of the revolution and it was
feared the insurgents would signalize the
event by some vigorous movement or
some striking outbreak in the city itself.
Many alarming rumors were circulated at
various times during the day. But the day
passed without any of the apprehended
dangers manifestng themselves.
The herald., 1896-02-25
THE WRIGHT LAW
An Injunction Granted Pending United State
Supreme Court Decision

An Injunction Granted Pending United States
Supreme Court Decision
MODESTO, Feb. AIN the superior court
today Judge Budd of San Joaquin county,
sitting in this county, granted a temporary
injunction against the collectors of Mo-
desto and Thur,ock irrigation districts
from selling real property of delinquent
assessment payers of the district.
In each case a number of heavy taxpay-
ers commenced action to restrain collect
ors from selling property to collect delin-
quent assessments. A bond of $1,000 was
given in each case. By the above injunc-
tions the collectors are restrained from
selling any lands whatever for delinquent
assessments. The purpose in obtaining
the above injunction is to restrain col
lectors from selling property until the suits
of Bradley VS.. the Fall Brook irrigation
district and Trega ct al. vs.. the Modesto
irrigation district are decided by the su.
preme court of the United States, in which
court the cases are now pending. Modesto
diztrict taxes were advertised for sale to.
day and Thurlock district tomorrow.
The herald., 1896-02-25
flight Be ENACTED

STOCKTON, Feb. 24.A week ago yester-
day Walter M. Brown, q boy aged IL
years, died from brain trouble which his
father now declares was brought on by the
effect of sneezing, which was caused by
snuff given him by man named P. p.
Cox, who hands the stuff to everybody he
meets on the street. Cox makes the snuff,
and claims it will cure catarrh. The boy
was i'll from the time he took the snuff, and
after an hours sneezing severe headache
followed. which continued until he died
some days la,er. The attending physi.
cians say there was scarcely any fever in
the case, but the delirium was very great.
The cause of death on the certificate is
given as meningitis.
The herald., 1896-02-25
OBSCENE MAIL MATTER
Wood and Jackson VIII be Prosecuted BY the
United States

Wood and Jackson VIII be Prosecuted BY the
United States
CINcINNArI, o., Feb. 24.-The United
States officers here have looked into the
matter of the correspondence between
Jackson and Will Wood with reference to
the Pearl Bryan case, and are clearly of
the or,nion that both men are amenaJ,Ja -
the law against sending obscene matter
through the mails. Inspector Salmon of
the postofflce department says no action
against them has yet been taken
out against Wood, and they are ready to
proceed as soon as the matter is referred
to them. The penalty is five years in the
penitentiary. 1t is said the state authori.
ties will very likely take action agar !.
Wood, believing in that way only can az q.
quate justice be done In his case.
The herald., 1896-02-25
Cruakedness Chaf1ed

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 24.-The state
championship shoot of the militiamen at
Sacramento Saturday has developed a
charge of unfairness which Governor Budd
has promised to investigate. The experts
with the pistol who competed on that oc-
casion declare that Lieutenant Peeler of
troop B, cavalry. and a clerk in the a,lju-
tant-general's office favored Sergeant Far
rar of his command. They intimate that
by ordering certain ammunition with
which the sergeant had been doing all his
practice work to be used by the contest.
ants, he contributed not little to the sue
cess of the man from his troop. Sergeant
Farrar won the prize. making score of a 7.
The herald., 1896-02-25
SUPREME COURT SALARIES
n the Judges Want Honey They nust Decide
Cases

n tho Judges Want Honey They nust Decide
Cases
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. "a. Justices of the
supreme court have not been paid cent of
salary since last October. There is suffl-
cient money in the treasury to meet their
warrants, but the warrants have not been
presented.
The trouble lies in that provision of the
constitution which provides that the JUS
tees of the supreme court shall draw no
pay as long as case submitted remains
undecided for ninety days. There are five
such cases pending and a decieion in each
of these was due on November 3Oth, but
nothing in the shape of an opinion or an
order in any one OF them has been filed.
drawn was for October, and they cannot
draw cent until these cases have been
decided.
The herald., 1896-02-25
Prune Prices Advanced

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 24.-At a meeting
held today the principal holders of Califor-
mia prunes, representing fully 90 per cent
of the stock remaining on hand in this
state, it was decided that in view of the
decreased supply which, it was estimated,
was barely sufficient for the domestic
spring trade, they were warranted in ad-
vancing the price of the four sizes in sacks
to cents. The price is to become effec I.
i've Immediately. 1t is the general opinion :,
however, that if the demand is active ar
other advance may shortly be made.
The herald., 1896-02-25
Tightly Poor Shooting

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-Pres dent Cleve-
land and his guests, who spent the day at
Qusntico. Va, duck shooting. returned to
Washington at 10 o'clock tonight. The
party had very poor luck on their days
sport owing to the moving ice in the river,
and they brought back but seven ducks.
Those VINO accompanied The president were
Attorney General Harmon, Col. Wright
Rivers of the army, and DR.. O'ReIly and
Lighthouse Inspector Lumbertou.
The herald., 1896-02-25

ihgs in Turkey, made after investigation
by the special commissioners from the sui
tan. Numerous outbreaks were included in
the investigation and the report indicates
that each of those, without exception, was
due to seditlous plots by Armeni&ns who
thus incited tile violent disapproval of the
Turks. Extensive oItrages and massacrea
are alleged to have been committed by
Amenians in certain districts of Turkey.
The herald., 1896-02-25
fiarrison's s narrlage

New YORK, Feb. 24.-Ex-President Har-
rison, through his private secretary, de-
MED today that he is to be married on
April 9Th or 10th, or any other specified
date. He has authorized no one to an
snounce the date Of his marriage. -, 81
The herald., 1896-02-25
Prnnf of Insanity

SANTA CRUZ, Feb. 24.-For about a
month F. Valente had mania for clean
ing streets. Day and night he labored
keeping the thoroughfares clean, being sat
isfied with place to sleep and eat as his
reward. Today he was adjudged insane
and committed to AgneWs.
The herald., 1896-02-25

mittees of the Republican, Democratic and
Populist parties to hold their state con-
ventions in this city, which offers many
superior advantages. Committees were
out today soliciting subscriptions for pay
ing convention expenses. They met with
very gratifying success, one-half the
money needed being assured In very
short time.
The herald., 1896-02-25
The Conner Escsnes

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Feb. 24.-Observa-
tions at the Yale university observatory
show that the comet discovered by Profess
sor Perrine is coming in the direction of
the earth, but at an angle to the elliptic
which will bring il far above the earth.
The herald., 1896-02-25
hrs. Farragut Dead.

New YORK. Feb. 2i.- Mrs. Loyal Far.
ragnt is dead. Mrs. Farragut was born in
this city in lS49. She will be buried in
Admiral Farragut's lot in Woodlawn ceme-
terV.
The herald., 1896-02-25
Americans to Blame

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-The Turkish le-
CATION has received from the sliltan copy
o. the very exhaustive report of the upris.
The herald., 1896-02-25
An Rditor dead -

NEW YORK, Feb. 4.-Henry G. Bowen,
editor and proprietor of the New York In
dependent, died this afternoon.
The herald., 1896-02-25

WHERE YOU MAY 90 TODAY
OErHEuM-At p. M; vaudeville.
BcssANK-At p. M; The Fire Patrol.
Los ANGELES TnEArEs-Ats p. M; The VITA.
low Postman.
The herald., 1896-02-25

AROUND TOWN-rhc polite world late hap.
penings in society Active for Los An
geies: meeting place for the Democratic
state convention. Who is backing Bauer?
Councilman Thomas Savage explodes a
bomb Tho herding on Alameda street; "A
police comm issioner and others involved.
Now to the other extreme in the water
contract; the so per cent ordinance re-
turned unsigned. The Long bid for the
paving of Main street finally &C.
cepted Routine council business
Eight supreme court opinions received
for filing. Closing up its work; final re
port OF the grand jury in the county
Offices: mild document Women votcr,
failure; go thinks Miss Phoebe Cousins,
who is now in the city. All done for IA
Fiesta: resignation Of the ct nirmau of the
committee. 49,. barley deal: ownershipin
question:. More teachers named: eLe
board OF education has session Two
insane persons committed to Highlands
IA peculiar Pasadena case. California
or Arizona :importart points raised on y
writ OF habeas corpns. =. Young Mems In-
sutute: an enthusiastic meeting last
night
The herald., 1896-02-25
sacramento Wants .Em AII

Sacramento Wants En- All
SACRAMENTO, Feb. 24.-The politicians
and business men of Sacramento are max
The herald., 1896-02-25
THE NEWS

BY TELEGRAPH-C Congressional proceeds ngs,
Gresham's widow pensioned; Morgan COLI
tinues his speech advocating the recog-
milton OF Cuba; White offers an amend
ment; time extended for the annullment
OF land patents; the house considers the
appropriation bills. General Hubbard ap
pears before the house committee on Pa.
cihc railroads. -. Gen Bramwell Booth
writes to Mr.. Depew relative to affairs OF
the Salvation Army .. Meeting OF sound
money leaders al New York Details of a
claim which is expected to bring the great
Gould estate into the courts. . Corbs,t
wants to meet Fitzsimmons, but the latter
declines on the ground of Corbetts lack OF
reputation as n pugilist.. Rev. Joseph
Johnson. bishop of Los Angeles, conse-
Grated at Detroit. "A Cuban flibustering
steamer, flying the British flag,
seized by Spanish authorities.
San Diego; cruiser stuck in the mud
Pomona; ranchers want rain. San Bsr
nardino; second warders want an election
....Santa Monica; summery weather..
Riverside: the shooting match a residence
burned....sen Pedro; Mrs. Weldt meots
with an accident Orange; rain wanted
Pasadena; council meeting =. .Ontaria. en-
tertainment Of excursionists.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-08
FAIR IOWA LEADS THE WORLD.


| DIES MONIES, May 6,--The handsome
bronze medal and the highly priced
diploma won 10y the state of Iowa at
! the Worlds Columbian Exposition in
| Chicago have been received ,~e5 the
office Of Secretary of State Mcfarland.
The greatest of international eNposi.
tons recognized Iowa MS the greatest
of agricultural states in the world, and
the people have just cause to be proud
of that medal and diploma. The
medal is Of bronze, about three-eigh
of an inch thick and three inches in
diameter, On the face of the bronze
disc is figure of Columbus, while on
the reverse side is the inscription
Worlds Columbian Exposition, in
commemoration of the 400th annivcr-
sary of the landing of Christopher
Columbus. Observation-Disclosures
TO the state of Iowa. The diploma
is upon the finest of parchment It
bears pictures representing the four
great races of the world, the Worlds
Fair grounds and Columbus, and the
following inscription: THE United
States of America, by act of their con-
gress, have authorized the Worlds
Columbian Commission at the Inter-
national Exposition held in the city of
Chicago, state of Illinois, in the year
1888 to decree medal for specific
merit, which is set forth below over
the name Of an individual iudorc actintr
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-08
CIVIL SERVICE ENLARGED.
Cleveland Issues Civil Service Rule TAX
ing in Al! Government EnploYes.

Cleveland Issues a Civil Service Rule TAX
ing in Al! Government Employees.
WASHINGTON, May The long ex-
pected order of the president, includ-
ing in the civil service most of the
offices now remaining outside of the
classified service, has been issued.
The order will include within the civil
service 10000 additional government
employees Practically the only
position left outside the civil service
will be the assistant secretaries, heads
of bureaus and, in a few cases, private
secretaries and laborers The order
takes effect Immediately,
mans life is an appendix to his
heart.-South.
Ada Rehan has played 166 parts in
various plays since 1871.
Leading citizens of Virginia propose
to establish a national battlefield park
on the sites of the famous battles near
Fredericksburg.
Love never contracts its circles; they
widen by as fixed and sure a law as
those around pebble cast into still
water. Lowell.
The office that is seeking the man
these days is SO small that the man
doesn't know it when he meets it in
the middle of the road.
According to the women who set the
standards of manners in the early Vic
torian era lady might be known by
her gloves. Ii they were Reckless and
fawless she was presumably SO. If
their two buttons Were neatly sewed
on, and their fingers free from rents,
she was neat and commendable per-
son.
The vitascope, Edison's latest inven-
ton, is an enlarged and perfected
kinetoscope. By its aid number of
persons can view IN operate or theatre
cal performance on a screen, behold
the actors, and distinctly hear the
performance
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-08


For the eight months ending with
February last the exports of merchan-
disc were valued at s602, GA ,9S1, which
represents an increase of over S44 ,T00,-
900 as compared with the corresponding
period of the preceding fiscal year. The
imports were valued at 41,212,77i,
which represents an increase of nearly
STA 000,0 900 as compared with the CORE
spending eight months of 1896. The
duty-free imports were valued at $780,
237,64S, an increase of over s25,100,
900 as compared with the corresponding
period of the preceding fiscal year. The
dutiable imports, on the other hand
were valued at s2S0,975,126, which rep
resents an increase OF over $40 500,
600 as compared with the correspond
ing period of the preceding fiscal year
For both the periods compared the ex-
ports showed an excess in value over
the imports, which excess amounted 10
SCI, 402 ,207 in the eight months ending
in February, 1896, and to $91 $50, 052 il
the eight months ending in February,
1895.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-08
Ill NEWS in low A
CROP REPORT.

Another Favorable Week in This Mos
Promising Season.
DEs MONIES, May 6,--Thc Iowa
Weather and Crop Bulletin says;
There are no complaints of super.
abundant rainfall, and there are com
parativclT few reports of damage
caused by the heavy storms of the
week. It may therefore be set down
as another favorable week in this most
promising season, Small grain and
grass are doing remarkably well in all
sections. Pasturage is abundant, and
the hay crop promises to be unusually
heavy. Flowing and planting were
retarded by the wet weather in all
sections whore there was an excess of
moisture, In the southeast, and por-
tions of other southern districts, about
half the usual acreage of corn has
been planted: and in all of the southern
half of the state good beginning has
been made. Within the coming week,
if weather is favorable, the planting
operations will be general.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-08
HOkE APPROVES.

WAsHINGToS, May A. Secretary
IIoke Smith has approved the report
Of Robert L. Bcrner, special commits
sioncr to investigate the claims of per-
sons on the Des Moines river land
grant. He has also approved the find
ings of the commissioner of the general
land office in reference to lists A and
y. All in list A are ordered paid, but
those in b that were modified by a
supplemental report of Mr. Berner
were rejected. All other claims will
be submitted to congress shortly.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-08

Dutch Charlie queer character OF
sCowley county, Kansas, who is known
as the prophet OF Brandon, has made
the announcement that the Arkansaa
valley will be swept by three terrific
cyclones this summer. The first one il
to come in June and Will be very de
struetiye, the second one, in July, will
be even more disastrous than its pre-
decessor. The third is to visit the val
ley in September. 1t will leave dealt.
and devastation in its wake. Many Of
Dutch Charles" p-ophveles have been
fulfilled, ana those who have faith il
him viii begin the construction of cy-
clone cellars at once.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-08

A Gasoline Engine Blows Up with Fatal
Kesult: ~

CINCINNATI, May 5.--The five story
building at 43o and 432 Walnut street,
between Fourth and Fifth streets, was
blown to the ground by an explosion
of gasoline. A large humber Of people
We're killed. The shock was SO terrific
that it was felt all over the city, and
not one brick upon another is left in
the front and rear walls of the building,
while the adjacent buildings are badly
damaged, and the glass iii the windows
in the Gibson house and the large
johnson building across the street
Were all broken. Fortunately the
debris did not take fire, else the loss of
life would have been very great, AS
it is, six are known to have been killed
and a score are more or less severely
injured.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-08

1t has been the custom in receiving
new immigrants at New York to send
the rejected ones to Ellis island till
they could be returned to the old coun.
try. Last week this resulted in some
disorders there and it was feared that
some shooting would have to be done
before the mob was quoted. About
$50 foreigners, mostly of the lower
class of Italians had been sent to the
Island to await their turn at being sem
back. They became very boisterous
and m attempt was made to overpower
the officers and escape. The men in
charge had a fierce fight and finally
subdued the crowd. The United States
government at once considerably
increased the force and it is understood
that a detail Of regular troops will be
kept within reach to be called on if
necessary.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-08
Accident or snEc:de; which.

HoPKiNToN. May Arthur Steven
son, of Sand Springs, shot himself
lie had been working in the field for
his brother, John. and went to dinner
apparently in his usual mood. After
dinner he went to the back porch to
smoke. On hearing pistol shot, the
family rushed out to find Arthur un-
conscious with a bullet wound in his
temple. He died within an hour after
the occurrence. Some claim the shoot
ing was an accident, others that it was
suicide. No cause can be given for
suicide. He was about 20 years old
and highly respected.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-08
KRUGER TALKS FOR PEACE.
The Trahsvaa1 President Talks to tie
Congress Of tho Republic.

Congress OF tho Republic.
PRETORIA, May 6.--The vollssraad
has been opened. President krueer in
his address to the chambers rev ewed
the events of the year. He began by
saying that recent events which had
been due to malevolence and selfish
objects had interrupted the rest and
peace of the country. sit has ever
been my object" he further said, ITO
promote the development and pros
perity of the republic in Il peaceable
manner and / expect with the fullest
onfdenee that during this session the
volksraad will assist in restoring rest
and peace, SO that through Our united
cooperation the country may flourish
and become prosperous to the benefit
of all. Despite it's troubles, the
country continues to be in friendly
relations with the foreign powers"
President Kruger also expressed hope
for closer union with the Orange
free state and declared that the mining
industries of the country were pros
porous, the native affairs peaceful and
the financial condition of the republic
sound. The presidents of both cham
bers We're reelected.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-08
PAYS THE REQUEST.
Mrs. Jane L. Stanford Gives S2,5OO,OOO
in Bonds to the Cniyersity

Mrs. Jane l.. Stanford Gives S2,5OO.OOO
in Bonds to the University.
SAN Francisco, May Airs. Jane
L. Stanford has given Leland Stanford,
Jr-, University $2,5Oo,o0o in govern
ment bonds, as provided for in the
will of her husband. Mrs. Stanford
lost no time, after winning her suit
with the United States government, in
providing for the payment. The
decision of the supreme court was
handed down March 2, and the fact
that in two months Mrs. Stanford is
able to hand over to the university
81, 100000 shows her wonderful
executive ability and the hold she had
on every detail of the property.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-08
A DEADLY ASSAULT.

George Brown and Christian Nelson Dis
putc Over a Plate of Eggs.
Iowa City. May 6.-At Morse. in this
county, George Brown and Christian
Nelson. two members of the Burling-
ton, Cedar Rapids 4 Northern surfac-
ing gang, became involved in dispute
originating over plate of eggs,
Brown stabbed Nelson with a jack
knife. the blade penetrating between
the third and fourth ribs and reaching
very close to the heart. Brown
escaped to the woods, and at last
accounts had not been captured. Mel
son is in a critical condition.