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The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-02-26
TIE CULTIVATION
OF RAMIE
The Finest Species Produced
in This State.
Houston Post.

Mr. w. D. Album, general
manager Of the Ramie Fibre
aud Land company, vas a Wis
ilor at the Houston Cotton Ex
change yesterday and enter
tanned a number of the city's bu
siness men with a general talk
upon the possibilities of ramie
culture in Texas. Mr.. Album
had samples with him showing
he dried ramie stalks, the raw
fiber, degummed fiber, machine
cleaned fiber, Chinese hand
cleaned fiber, the whitened and
chemically prepared staple and
ramie manufactured into vari.
Gus kinds of goods. The chem
ically prepared ramie is beau
fiful, snow-white, fossy,
strong, silky fibyr, unlike any
thing else in the line of textile
tihers.
Texas has already exner:-
nented with ramie and it has
been found especially" adapted
toslhe soil of this state. Mr..
Album says ramie raised along
the coast country of Texas and
Louisiana is recognized as the
finest in the world. His compa-
ny is therefore much interested
in seeing the plant raised in
this section and are endeavor-
ing to bring it to the attention
of farmers. They have made
arrangements to plant 5000
acres in Jefferson county, 1000
in Brazoria and will also have
large acreage in Liberty,
Waller and Harris counties
In this county they have al
ready fifteen'acres Fin cultiva.
ticn on Bray's bayou, about
three and one-half miles from
The city, just below Gus War
necke's place. Mr.. VIM. M
Rice also has an acreage near
tewn, which has proven very
successful experiment.
The ramie plant grows to
height of five to seven feet, and
the stalks ara about as thicl
rs a lead pencil, and contain
the fibers bound together witt
gum. This gum was for years
The obstacle in the way of sue
cessful manufacture of th,
ramie, but mechanical ant
chemical process has recently
been invented that successful,
prepares the fiber for CONNER
eial and industrial purposes
The process of removing tn
woody parts of ramie is calle'
"decorticating," and formerl.
this was done by hand. A ma
chine was recently made i
New Orleans which does this
and it will do the work of nine
teen men.
lie company represented b.
Mr. Album guarantees tina
every pound of ramie fiber rails
I'd in this state viii sell for
rents. A much higher price ca
generally be obtained, but tlli
is guaranteed. The roots i
saaii quantities cost $500 t
sc 90 per thousand, but the
can be purchased as low q
$500 where it is intended
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27
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Spanish Soldiers Continue
TO Murder and Report
"Victories.'
Officers Who Are Disguised
With Butcheries Want to
Leave the Island.
General Ochardo Resigned Bec.u5e
Weyler Ordered Him to Assas.
sinate Maceo

HAVANA, CUBA, Dec. 26.-News from
Mantua, in the province of Plner del Rio,
gives the details of an encounter between
o lieutenant Llama in command of body
local guerrillas and volunteers The
spanish arrived at q place called Rancho
O and found an lnsurgent camp from which
they were fired upon. The soldiers returned
the fire. whereupon the rebels fed in
great disorder, leaving twenty-three dead
on the, field. The Government troops sus-
tained no loss.
The information comes from Spanish
source. 1t is learned from another source
that the affair was similar to others, where
unarmed men were killed and the dead
alleged rebels were simply paciticos who
had no means of defending themselves
against the Government troops.
Last night bands of rebels fired on the
towns OF Santo de los Vegas, Rancho
Boyeror and Calabasera, all in the provin ce
of Havana. The attack caused great ex-
element among the Inhabitants, but be-
yond firing few shots, which were pro-
ductive of no result the rebels withdrew.
The latest reports concerning the move
ments of General Weyler, who was en-
camped near San Cristobal, is that he
marched to-day. No information is given
regarding his objective point.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27
Many Men in a Coal Mine
Placed in Fearful
Peril.
General Superintendent Mau.e
Among Those Who Could
Not Escape.
When the Disaster Occurred the
Miners Were Clearing Up Debris
of a Former Explosion

PRINCETON, IND, Dec. 26.-A terrific
explosion occurred in the coal mine OF
Maule & Son, one mile from this city, at
2:30 O'clock this afternoon. One hundred
and fifty men were in the mine. The men,
after lay off of day on account Of
Christmas. went down in the mine to clear
up the debris of small explosion which
occurred last Saturday morning which,
however, did little damage.
Coal was discovered in the Maule mine
only year ago AMI the mine has been in
operation less than nine months.
1t is believed the mine was not sufi-
ciently provided with circulating fans to
remove the foul air, and from this cause
the explosion probably occurred. The
number of killed and injured is not yet
known. At 10:30 P. NJ. the rescuing party
had gotten two men out alive and the
groans of others could be heard.
Those known to have been in the mine
when the explosion occurred were: Robert
Maule, married, treasurer and general
superintendent of the Maule Coal Com
pany; James Turner, single; Robert
Ponylight, married; David Long, mar
ried A. Collegiate. married; Will Cruze,
single; John Holmes, married; James
Riat, married; Carl Ponylight, single, oy
Belleville, Ill.,; William ID. Grills, mar
ried; Will Booker, married; Frank Tur-
bit, married; Thomas Price single.
When the disaster was made known the
mine officials sent word to every man in
their employ, and in a short time had
them at the shaft ready to descend, but
their efforts were baked by the great
clouds of gas which greeted them. The
big fan was Immediately put to work and
has been running for several hours, draw
ing the foul air and gas from under
ground.
The force of the explosion was terrible.
The mine officials are doing everything in
their power to reach the men. The State
Mine Inspector is expected to arrive to-
morrow morning. and an investigation
will follow.
At 11:3O the rescuing party recovered
David Nolan and James Turner, who it is
believed will live. 1t is now thought that
Manager Maule will be brought out alive.
The work is being pushed to the utmost,
and the men hope to bring others to the
top before morning.
"a M.-Four men have been taken out
alive, among them Arthur Collegiate and
miner named Noble. Both are badly in
jured. Colgate lives in Evansville.
The body of Robert Maule was recovered
at midnight. He was dead when found.
One body was found literally torn to
pieces, the mans legs, arms and head be-
ing torn off. He cannot be identified.
The rescuers are still at work.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27
NO FAI7H IN THE STORY.
Harrington Officials Have Not Recefre
Any Hints From EurOpe.

Harrington Officials Have Not Recefred
Any Hints From Europe.
WASHINGTON, D c., Dec. 26.-Offi-
cials here in confidential and intimate re-
lations with the President and Secretary
of State put no faith whatever in the story
published to-day in the London Times to
the effect that the United States had RS
ceived friendly warning that Germany
would join with Spain if the United States
interfe,ed in behalf of the Cuban insur-
gents.
The Times says: Should the United
States presume to exercise pressure on
Spain by recognizing the Cuban insurgents
or encouraging them in their resistance,
it has been informed that Europe gener-
ally might become uneasy at such an ex-
tension of international action by the
United States, inasmuch as it might at
any moment threaten all the powers whose
possessions are in proximity to the United
States and might tempt the spirit OF enter
prise and encroachment that is inspiring
the Senate Committee on Foreign Rela-
tions.
Z" H." continues the writer, i am cor.
rectly informed the United States has
been concnrrently informed that Germany
is already quite prepared to side with
Spain in the event OF the United States
showing that she is disposed officially to
side with The rebels"
The very fact that the Times dispatch
is stated TO have originated in Paris casts
doubt on it, for officers here state that
news from Paris giving facts about Ger
many's policy is fully as unreliable as are
the stories of Cuban naval battles.
LON DON, ENG, Dec. 26.-The Statist
this week publishes comment on the
Spanish American situation, in which it
says that the Spanish Government and
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27
DEN OF c0UxTERFeJIERS RAigED.
Spurious Coin Circulated BY tho KhoIs-
safs at Pueblo and coiorado Springs
bv the Makers.

PUEBLO, CoLo., Dec. 26.-At late
hour last night the police of this city un-
earthed one of the largest and most
thoroughly equipped counterfeiters' dens
ever discovered in this section of the
country.
Captain McFarron obtained information
from an ignorant Italian of an alleged ex-
tensive counterfeiting plot. The Italian.
whose name is withheld by the police,
stated that gang OF counterfeiters were
operating in Pueblo and Colorado Springs
and had already disposed of immense
quantities of spurious coin. Captain Nc
Farran's informant stated that Hector
Chargilion, proprietor of large second
hand store and the most prominent ItaI-
ian in Pueblo, had offered him $4,000 in
gold coin for $4,000 in good money.
Acting on the information the police
visited 412 Mesa avenue, the house in
which the unlawful work was said to be
progressing. AS the officers approached
the house two men ran out and opened
fire on the policemen, who returned shot
for shot without effect.
The two men escaped, but the police
men arrested Charles Marco and wife and
Zelius Selist, whom they found occupying
the house. On making search of the
cellar complete counterteiting outfit was
revealed, together with evidence that the
work was being conducted on an extern
sive scale.
The officers then proceeded to Char
gilion's store and arrested him. The ar
rest has created a sensation, as Chargilion
has always borne good reputation and but
few weeks ago was elected president of
the Italian societies of America at their
convention held in Chicago.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27
DEATH OF JOSEPH D. WEEKS.
Before He Became the Editor of the
American Manufacturer He Was
Minister and Missionary.

PITTSBURG, Pa, Dec. 26.-Joseph D.
Weeks, the well-known editor of the
American Manufacturer, died at 7:30
o'clock this evening. Late this afternoon
the me jor was stricken with apoplexy at
the corner of Ninth street and Liberty
avenue. He was on his way to his edito-
rial apartments IN the building at the
time of the stroke. Mr.. Weeks has been
unusually engaged recently in connection
wiris s-hss duties rs chairman of the State
Tax Com mission and has been rushing to
completion his report that it might be
ready for presentation at the Legisla ture
week after next
Mr.. Weeks was born in Massachusetts
55 years ago. For time he offciated as
minister and missionary of the Methodist
church in the South. He served through
the war as hospital minister of the sani-
tary commission. Since the war Mr..
Weeks has been more or less intimately
associated with the iron and steel indus
try. He was Government Statistician
and had the superintendence OF the Ma
| tional census of 1880, and also that of 1890
in reference to coke, glass, manganese.
petroleum and natural gas. lie was one
OF the judges of awards at the Colum bian
Exposition, in the department. of mines
and mining. Mr. Weeks visited Europe
at the instance of Governor Hartranft to
investigate the workings OF conci!iation
| and arbitration as means OF settling
labor disputes. In 1894 he was sent to
Europe by the United States Government
| to investigate the process of coke king
on the by-product system. Mr.. Weeks
woa ern inoutIy succesS Sful a, husIness
man and was widely and favorably known.
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that the United States Government has
not exercised proper diligence. The vessel
was libeled last May on charge OF having
violated the neutrality laws.
She was released under $40, 600 bonds in
accordance with provision of the neu-
trality laws. her owners and officers bind
ing themselves to appear for trial. The
Spanish Minister vigorously protested
against the vessels release, and insisted
that she should be held in custody until
the charge against her had been passed
upon by the courts.
the claim Of the Spanish Government
fo- damages will be greatly strengthened
by the fact that Minister de Lone had
protested against the release of the Three
Friends on the former occasion.
The Spanish claim will also be strength
ened by the fact that the legation had, just
prior to the departure of the last expedi-
ton, notified the Government that the
Three Friends was about to carry such an
expedition to Cuba.
On behalf of the Government, however,
it Will be argued that every possible pre-
caution was taken 10 prevent the depart
ure OF the expedition. The customs off,
cials and the officers Of the Department of
Justice were notified that such an exp.di-
ton was reported to be forming and they
were directed to do everything in their
power to prevent its leaving the United
States.
The commanding officers of the naval
vessels and revenue cutters on the Florida
coast were also notified to be on the look
out for the Three Friends or any other
vessel that might attempt to violate the
neutrality laws.
The administration authorities believe
that every possible effort was made to pre-
vent the expedition getting away, but such
secrecy was observed that the Three
Friends was at sea with the expedition be-
lore the officials knew of her departure.
Two naval vessels and revenue cutter at
once started in pursuit. but tailed to over
take her.
Consul Lee ReturMs.
HAVANA, CUBA, Dec. 26.-General Fitz-
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five in their own home, several miles
north of here. A party of hunters had
stopped at the house and were horrified
to discover the badly decomposed remains
of Charles Bectler and his wife and three
children. They Immediately reported the
matter to friends living near Hewitt,
where the family formerly lived, but were
unable TO state whether it was a case of
foul play or not. Mr.. Ward, who moved
the family to their new home last spring.
has gone to the scene of the suspected
murder and will Investigate.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27
Not Related to Sarah A,sneo.

CHICAGO, ILL, Dec. 26-M. +. Cob en-,
who was acquitted on a charge of embez-
element in Judge Neely's court Wednes-
day, makes denial of several statements
concerning him which were brought out
during the trial. One of the statements
10 which Mr.. Cohen takes exception is
that he is related to Sarah Althea Hill of
Sharon divorce fame. Furthermore Mr..
Cohen says he is not on bad terms with
his father and mother, as has been as
serted,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27
sPAfN'S CLAIM STRENGTHENED.

De6tnnds for Damages to Fottotc the
Eaplon Of the Three Friends.
]. NEW YORK. N. Y, Dec. GA private
ae&gateh from Washing ngton says:
Spain soclaim for damages against the
Tinted Stdaes growing out of the Cuban
fiia bustering operations has been strength
ened :hy the conflict between the alleged
flibustering steamer Three Friends and a
Snanlsh:coast guard vessel.
The Madriu Government has long con-
.eEd ded through its legation at Washing
ton = hat the'Federal authorities had not
used due diligence 10 prevent the depart
.iiire Of filibustering expeditions in aid OF
'the Cuban.s insurgents.
This last voyage of the Three Friends
will be submitted as the strongest evidence
8 gyetsobtained in support of the contention
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27
Smsp,c,ed of Train Robbery.

MARSHALL, Mo-, Dec. ga man was
arrested at Gillian, near here, yesterday.
on suspicion of being one of the gang who
robbed an express car on the Alton road
ut Blue Cut Wednesday night. The man
has plenty of money but refuses to state
how he secured it. He gives the name of
Tom Mcdonald and claims to be from
New York
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27
7,co Pr,.o.-r, burned to Death.

MANSFIELD. Mo, Dec. 26.-The Jail
at Hartville, a wooden structure, burned
to the ground last night and Len Lankins-
ter (white) and Charles Harper (colored),
who were serving sentences for petty
offenses, were burned TO death. The
origin Of the fire is unknown.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27
Set on Fire by 1rnmps.

BUFFALO. N. Y, Dec. 26-The grand
stand at the Buffalo Driving Park was
destroyed by fire this evening, Loss.
$25, 600; no insurance. 1t is thought the
building was accidentally set on fire by
trainps who were slee ping III 1t. This is
the third fire on the grounds since the
close of the racing season.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27

people. unless they are utterly blind to
their own welfare, will accept the recon-
mendations anent Cuba contained in Pres
ident Cleveland's message to the American
Congress. The paper adds that in the
opinion of the Governments of Great
Britain, France and Germany, these rec
concentrations ought to be accepted.
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hugh Lee, ConsulGeneral at Havana.
who has been absent TWO months. arrived
here this morning. General Lee says that
he has returned TO resume his duties. He
says he has received no special instruc-
tlons from his Government but will main
tain a close watch of affairs.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27
Eta mes YET Rooe In the Mines.

HALIFAX, N. S., Dec. 27.-The fire in
the Spring Hill coal mines is still raging
ferceIy. The principal damage will be
confined to the coast slope, and it is hoped
10 have the fire under control soon.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27
A Bookseeper,s Shortaoe.

OTTAWA. ONT, Dec. 26.-David Rob-
inson. bookkeeper of the Windsor House,
has disappeared and an examination of
the hotel books show a shortage of nearly
$1,000.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-27
Eo,u;zy of F,re Found D.nd.

Family of FIre Found Dead.
VERNDALE, MINI, Dec. 26-The Sun
says that two young men living near Hew-
lit were in Verndale and reported finding
yesterday the dead bodies of family.of
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NEW TO-DAY.
COVERED
WITH
HUMOR

When was thirteen years old began to have
sore eyes and ears, and from my ears humor
spread. doctored with five different skiful
DOCTOR, but they did me no good. Ny disease
my head. face, and body. Nobody thought I
would live, and would not have but for CUTICURA
REMEDIES. I used four boxes of CUTICuRA,
five cakes of CUTIcURA SOAP. and three bottles
OF CUTIcURA REsoLvENT. Ny hair all came out
at that time, but now it is 80 thick can hardly
comb it. am sixteen years old, weigh $50
pounds, and am perfectly well.
Miss IREAN GRANDEL, Clayton, n. Y.
sPBEDr CURR TREArnESr.- Warm baths with Gu
ment and mild doses Of CUrIcuRA REsoLvENr greatest
Of humor cures
Sold throughout the world. Price, CurIcuRA, s6c,
SOAR. 25c.; REsOLvEyT 5nc. and 81. POTTER Dguo
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4,II1B UsTER THEE FRIENDS
Yet Held Mt Key Vest AtUattinD a,
-. = -. Official Inresti0afton.

, Iet :def0. nt MY nest HDdutn0 an
49, =. Official Inresti0afton.
. WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 26.-The
only .iniormation received by the Treas
,ury. Department concerning the seizure
at Key West OF the reported filibustering
steamer Three Friends was contained in
g a telegram from the Collector of Customs
.at;.thaf port, saying that the vessel was
detained on suspicion on the general in
. structions, issued by the department to
iietafa all vessels suspected of violating
the neutrality laws.
The sofficials Of the department. tele-
graphed the Collector of Customs at Fer
nandlna, from which port she is supposed
to have sailed when her departure was re-
ported in the newspapers, asking whether
the vessel had cleared properly, but up TO
o'clock. when The inquiry was received,
no reply had arrived. The report of the
Collector OF Customs at Key West regard
ing the detention of the Tree Friends has
preferred by the Treasury Department
To- the Department of Justice.
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Wevyer Hanged In ETgy.

HOLLAND, MICH, Dec. 26.-An effigy
of Captain Weyler was swung
from the front of the city hall some time
during last night. 1t is believed the fire.
men did the hanging.
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UEILER'S HORRIBLE METHODS
Spanish OIic.rs of Manhood Sicken ed
bu the Btf cherries.

Oy the BH Cherries.
HAVANA, CUAA, Dec. 26, via Key West,
Dec. 26.-Maceo's death is still the lead ing
topic of conversation among the people oil
Havana. II is said that one of the reasons
why General Ochardo resigned was tha,
he declined General Weyler's orders TO en-
trap Maceo. Weyler then out of spite cir
calated the news in Madrid that Och
lrdo had dealings with Maeeo and re-
vealed Government plans; also that Och
otrdo allowed Maceo to cross The trocha.
Weyler's campaign of bloodshed and de-
vastatton in the Pinar del Rio province
con t{uues more vigorous than ever. 1t is
known that Weyler has issued secret
orders 10 consider as bandits all found
outside the town or city limits, and they
are therefore shot on the spot. Many
honora bic officers are protesting against
this order and requesting passports to re-
turn 10 Spain. They say they came to
fight oCubans and not to kill innocent
D., 'peoIae.
The Heraldo and the Liberal at Madrid
have protested strongly against Wey-
! ler's horrible methods OF carrying OF the
war
. oIt.iso a fact that the rebels have in
tren ched In the hills at least 20, 600 well
armed and ammunltioned troops The
Spaniards admit the presence of 5000, and
'cannot understand Weyler's declaring the
section. pacified while so many are still
existing.
%Catixto Garcia captured the whole con-
Wy which General Reyes escorted to
Bayamo. This is said to be the most i'm
Q portant convoy ever sent to that place.
oAnoshe convoy sent to Jigguanl by Gen
eral Bosch was forced to return, as they
:. found the place besieged by rebels under
; Garcia.
Yesterday the rebels burned the town OF
Calaary; close to Havana, and are still
ACTIVE around the city. 1t is known from
reliable sources that q, 800 Spanish SOL
dlers are IN the military hospital, without
o countlng the many thousands sick in the
Z ranks. Tie Havana hospitals alone have
1S;oO9,
1t. IS known that Gomez is steadily ad-
vapcing. Numerous sharp conflicts in
Santa CLARA province this week point to
his whereabouts, or at least show that
large masses of rebels are in that province.
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Consul Lee Returns.
HAVANA, CUBA, Dec. 26.-General Fitz