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The San Francisco call., 1897-07-27
NO HOPE FOE HRS MAYBRICK
Even the Efforts of Em6nssador Hoy
UiN Not keiccxr Her

ECeh tHe EUOrfS or 6mOdSSdd0r Hoy
VIA Not kefecse Her.
WASHINGTON, D. c., July 26.-The
British Government has again declined to
interfere in the execution OF the sentence
OF Mrs. Florence May brick on the ground
that there is no reason for a change of
judgment in the matter. The last effort TO
secure at least an amelioration in the con-
ditions OF her confinement was made by
EN- bassador Hay, who had some corre-
spondence on the subject with the Foreign
Office, which he has transmitted to the
State Department.
Loru Salisbury appears to have called
for report in Ifhe case from Secretary
Rigley, and the latter regretfully stated
that he was unable, in view of the conciu
sion which had been reached by himself
and his predecessor as to Mrs. Maybrlck's
guilt, to recommend 10 her Majesty any
exceptional treatment should be extended
to her. Secretary Rigley also added that
the medical report in Mrs. Maybrick's
case quite satisfactory, an evidence
that the Government does not credit any
of the statements as TO the insanity OF the
prisoner,
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-27
Formulating the lightning.

The thunders,orms of South Africa are
very violent in character ana no wet sea-
son passes without its record of lightning
accidents. The natives regard The light
ming with great awe, and on the occasion
of storm usually retire within the huts
and sit on the ground, covering their
heads, silent and speaking only in whis-
pers-not so much from actual fear as
from an idea that it would be impious to
go about and behave as usual. In some
parts of the country a ceremony of pro-
pitiation is gone through, the head OF the
family (or, in his absence, the nearest rep
reseniative) climbing to some high point
perhaps the top of the stone wall inclos-
ing the cattle kraal-holding in his hands
sticks previously rubbed with certain
M dcine, and calling upon the lightning.
adjurlng it to pass by and spare that ha5-
itatlon.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-27
Denied bu Sherman.

NEW YORK, N. Y, July 26.-When
seen at Amagansett Beach regarding the
report that he would shortly retire, Sher-
man said to-day: 1.-The story is without
foundation. II my health holds out
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-27

shall see the Hawaiian annexation Ques-
ton to settlement" Sherman said he
expected to return to Washington in a
few days.
Evening journal., 1897-10-25
british Comment on the REPLY.

LONDON, Oct. 25-The Daily Mail
says editorially this morning: THE
United States Is morally bound to give
the Sagasta cabinet fair trial. It's
good intentions with regard to Cuba are
so obviously genuine that declaration
Of war at this juncture, whichever side
II comes from, viii be universally laid
at President McKinley's door"
The standards editorial on the same
subject says: Events have proved that
the United States fixed the end of Octo-
Der as the date for Spain to reply to
General Woodfords note and the
change Of ministry has not bettered the
situation as between Spain and the
United States. If, as we have difficulty
to believe, Spain has threatened to
search suspected vessels in Cuban wa
ters in case hlibustering continues, it
is quite certain that Senior de LONE win
be told that Spain would do 50 at her
own peril.
1T is highly improbable that the
United States viii declare war with
Spain. but 1t may recognize the belliger-
ents It would then devolve upon Spain
to decide what retort to make to that
damaging move. 1t appears, therefore,
that the grave risk Of rupture behooves
spain, with coOli ulSpdSSlonale CliCuiH-
spection, to ask itself what would be
the result of hostilities with America.
We are thoroughly alive TO the courage
and patriotism of Spain, but she would
be hopelessly overnatched in such
contest.
1.-THE American navy, though OF mod
est dimensions, is of excellent quality
and could be increased indefinitely,
whereas there are good grounds for be-
lieving that the Spanish ships in the
West Indies are in most unsatisfac-
tory condition and even in the impor-
tant matter of speed fall far short Of
modern requirements. Such war
would inevitably mean the loss Of Cuba
after costly and disastrous struggle
which Spanish statesmanship ought to
do everything in it's power to avert.
eve believe II is the idlest Of dreams
for Spain to hope for assistance from
any European power. No doubt the
United states would manage to leave
Spain with the responsibility of declar-
ing war. and Europe has too many
| burning questions of its own In Europe,
Africa and Asia. to saddle itself gratu-
itously with another in the new world"
Evening journal., 1897-10-25
MUST FLEE OR srARvE.
Pvedicaihent Of the Unfortunate Gold
Hunters In Dawson City.

Hunters In Dawson City.
SEATTLE, Wash, Oct 25.-The
steamer Humboldt has arrived with five
men from Dawson. leaving there Sept.
8. and three men from Minonk and 9TH
er points on the Yukon. They say no
gold win come out this fall, as this
steamer has taken the last OF those who
have come down the Yukon. The river
Is already frozen hard, and boats are
laid up to winter
or the 5000 or 5000 people in Dawson
and vicinity, at least 1000 van be obliged
to flee from impending starvation. Up
TO Sept. 3. when the Miller party left
Dawson. new arrivals numbered. from
three TO 20 people daily, and there is no
doubt that that ratio VIII be continued
all winter.
Three hundred men were working in
the gulches. and In the hills We're sew
eral prospectors, all Of whom knew
nothing OF the shortage and were de-
pending on the company stores for pro-
visions.
one way of relief is open to the
miners. Five hundred or 1000 could
winter at Circle City. 100 miles below
Dawson, and draw their supplies by
dog train from Fort Yukon. Circle City
has 500 houses and Is said to be the
largest log cabin town in the world
John Il. Miller says there win not
necessarily be starvation, but certainly
miners viii suffer extreme privations.
Five hundred men intended to come
down the river. but that Is closed and
they cannot get out.
There is no doubt that the people OF
Dawson have been alive TO the situa-
ton for six weeks.
Evening journal., 1897-10-25
THE CAPTAINS TALE |
How the III Fated Assyria
Was Destroyed.
BARK BURNED IN HARBOR At BAHIA.
Fire Started at Sea, but the Ship Made
Shore Safely - high Winds and
strong Currents Drove II Out
Again, still Ablaze.

NEW YORK. oct. 25.-On board the
British steamer Melbourne. which ar
rived from Santos and Bahia, was a
returning shipwrecked mariner as
passenger, Captain Dernier Of the bark
Assyria OF ST. John. N. b., which was
destroyed by fire in the harbor of Bahia
Sept. 25.
The III fated bark sailed from Green
ock on the 5th Of August, bound for
Rio Janeiro with a full cargo Of coal.
All went well until Sept. II, when the
cargo In the holds was discovered 20 be
heating. and fears were entertained for
the safety of the vessel. Shortly after
ward these fears We're realized, the
alarm Of fire was sounded, and the crew
set to work to extnguish the fire, but
all efforts were unavailng although
kept up with vigor until the flames COM
PEELED them TO desist.
Finding the fire gaining headway,
Captain Dernler, on Sept. 22 decided TO
bear up for Bahia, where they arrived
Sept 20, at 3 p. m. An hour later a ter
rife explosion occurred, blowing the
matches off and spreading the fire and
smoke In every part of the vessel The
flames burst out of the after part of the
vessel and burned furiously, driving the
man from the wheel
Two boats from a Brazilian man-of-
war anchored in the harbor went TO the
assistance OF the Assyria with pumps
and endeavoerd to extinguish the
flames. but with no effect. The cable
was slipped and the burning bark taken
in tow by a steam tug A strong cur
rent and high wind prevailing at the
time drove the Assyria out Of the har-
Dor, despite the Efforts of the tug to
beach her.
In the meantime the crew abandoned
the wreck and boarded the tug, remain
ing near the vessel until p. m. By
this time she was ablaze from stem 20
stern; the masts went by the board and
the sails and rigging were swiftly con-
sumed Then the distressed mariners
returned to port, where they were cared
for by the British consul and later sent
to their respective homes.
Captain Dernier says that all hands
were destitute on landing, having been
unable To secure their personal effects
because OF the intense heat below the
decks.
Evening journal., 1897-10-25
Shot while ont Cunning.

FALL RIVER, Mass, oct. 25.-While
squirrel hunting on the Clifford farm.
across the pond from this city David
ST. George. 90 years old, was fatally
shot by HIS brother Clement, aged 90
The two, with another brother, had
gone into the woods for squirrels and
had Just shot one. Mr.. Clifford, the
owner of the land. was attracted by the
shot and ordered them off. As they
started away David, who was walking
ahead, turned to speak TO Clement just
as the latter lowered his shotgun TO
take out an empty shell. The trigger
caught In his clothing, and the other
barrel Of the gun was discharged, the
full charge lodging I'm David's abdomen,
tearing a fearful hole. The latter was
brought to this city and died late yes
terday afternoon. He leaves a widow
and four children.
Evening journal., 1897-10-25
THE MONETARY Commission.
what & Is Likely to DO at It's Coming
Session.

WASHINGTON. oct. 25.-When the
monetary commission reconvenes on
Nov. it viii be ready TO begin the
preparation Of its currency measure and
the report that viii accompany it. The
measure in itself viii not be one OF
great length, and IL Is probable that the
report instead Of attempting to give a
digest Of all the suggestions and testi-
mOny before the commission will con-
fine itself to a clear statement of facts
and terse argument in support of the
measure agreed upon.
The people generally have responded
very freely to the invitation Of the COM
mission to contribute their views, and
It has received In this way a very fair
index OF public opinion upon the sub
joct in every section Of the country
The "crank" letters have been very few
The great mass Of the suggestions has
come from men who have evidently
given much careful study and intelli-
gent thought TO the currency question.
The suggestions range from every pos
sible phase Of the subject. and almost
every writer has some suggestion to
make as TO the place that silver should
hold in the currency Of the country.
a number Of men suggest the accept
ance Of silver in unlimited quantities,
with the Issuance OF certificates at mar
ket rates for the bullion, with redemp-
ton Of these certificates when presented
at ruling market rates. But the plain
effect Of this plan would be TO make
the silver certificate nothing more OF
less than a warehouse receipt, with the
government acting as the warehouse
man.
other suggestions are that no paper
money Of less than $40 denomination be
issued In any form, thus requiring q
larger circulation Of silver dollars and
subsidiary coins. But the experience
of bankers has been that the small
notes have an enormous popularity
Several men suggest the coinage OF q
monetary unity composed of a combina.
tion of gold and silver, and others sug-
gest simply the issuance Of certificates
representing gold and silver lngots
This would contemplate a gold ingol
unit and a silver ingot unit, and wheth.
| er the government simply issued a Ger.
| tlncate or coined the metal, its only
connection with the currency would b'
TO guarantee the weight and fineness o.
the metal Such O plan as this would
Of course, cause an enormous amount o.
confusion in the future settlement o
existing contracts.
Evening journal., 1897-10-25
wlfn No. 2 ontwIla No. 1.

TRENTON. Oct 25.-The death OF
Edward ellis, potter, has developed
the fact that he had a wife living In
East Liverpool, O., whom he deserted
IN 1877. Ellis was living with woman
IN Trenton who was supposed TO be his
wife. Notice Of the death reached the
East Liverpool wife. and she came to
Trenton and took out letters Of ad-
ministration on the estate Of Ellis.
which included a house and furniture.
one night last week the furniture was
removed from the house. and detec-
tives are looking for the woman whom
Ellis had been living with in Trenton,
they claiming that the furniture was
removed by her.
Evening journal., 1897-10-25
thinks Trouble Possible.

MADRID. Oct. Bel Liberal thinks
rupture is possible as a result Of the
negotiations about to open between
Spain and the United States 1t says
1--WE ought TO avoid this rupture as
far as duty and honor permit but
though the government should act In a
spirit of moderation, the nation will un-
der no circumstances authorize the re-
nunciation of Spanish rights
After the cabinet meeting General
Wcodford cabled 1000 words in cipher
20 Washington, and it is supposed this
was the text of the Spanish reply 20 the
United States.
Evening journal., 1897-10-25
A Convict May BE the Murderer.

ADRIAN, Mich. oct. 25.-Prosecuting
Attorney Bird and Sheriff Ferguson say
they are certain that they have located
tho man who brutally murdered La
fayette Ladd early on the morning Of
April II. He Is said to be John Hig-
gins. alias William Woodford, now serv-
ing out a sentence of one year in the
penitentiary at Columbus, o.. for bur-
glary Ladd awoke to find a burglar in
his room. He partly rose. when the as
sassn fired. He died several hours aft
erward. The prosecuting attorney says
that as soon as Higgins term expires
steps will be taken to have him turned
over TO the Lenawee county authorities
on the charge of murder.
Evening journal., 1897-10-25
noa. cap.I.sa ana saIlor Drownsa.

WIxFORD, r. l.. Oct. 25.-James Sui
llvan of the battleship Massachusetts
was drowned or the clin at Narragan-
sett pier by the capsizing Of a boat.
Sullivan and a companion named Rob-
ert Neagel Of Boston were on their way
TO New York In sailboat procured in
Newport, and the boat In gybing upset
Neagel reached the shore In an ex-
hausted condition. but has now recov-
cred. Neagel states that the pair. being
short of funds started with the sail
boat. hoping to reach New York before
the expiration OF Sullivan's furlough,
which was nearly up.
Evening journal., 1897-10-25
SUNDAY TRAINS,

Dhl4ANN AIlll DlAlGlJNs
For New Castle, s.13 11.04 a. m, 25l,
Az, 6.55 D. m.
For Lewes and Rehoboth. s.1s q. M, All
p. m, weekdays.
Tor Dover, Harrington and Delmar, s.lI,
i1.04 a; m, 25l. Az and n.56 p. M. sun
For wyoming and way stations. Sn
D. m. week days.
Express for Cape Charles, Oid Potnt
Comfort and Norfolk, 11.N \. "a. week
days and ll.6e 2. ru. daily.
TRAINS LEAVE BROAD STREET STA
TION, PHILADELPHIA,
FOR THE WEST.
$50 a. M, daily, Pittsburg, Chicago, Gin
cinnati, Louisville and st. Louis (Dinina
1925 a. m, daily for Pittsburg ana chi
cago. NO coaches to Pittsburg)
1920 p. m. daily. Limited" PittsburR,
Chicago: Cleveland, Toledo, Cincinnati
1925 D. m. daily, Pittsburg and Cleveland
4.30 d. m, daily, PittSburg, Chicago, Nash
vile (via CincinatD, and st. Louis. (Din-
$50 D. m. daily, Pittsburg, Chicago ana
Cleveland; and Toledo, except Saturday.
1927 D.: M, daily, Pittsburg, Cincinnati
and st. Louis.
11.20 D. m. daily, Plttsburg and Chicagoi
Cleveland and Toledo, except Saturday.
V0stibule Parlor Cars and Dining Car. Ne
extra fare other than the usual Pullman
(''j Limited Express. vestibuls Parlor
Cars, Vestibule Passenger Coaches ana
Dining Car. No extra fare.
The Wilmington Transfer Company will
call for and check baggage from hotels
and residences.
referred to the ticket agent at the sta
J. b. HUTCHINSON, ]. r. WOOD.
General Manager. Gen. Pass. Agent
Evening journal., 1897-10-25
GIVEN TO WOODFORD
He Now Has Spain's Reply to
McKinley's Letter.
WILL NOT FIX DATE FOR END OF WAR
The Epistle Is Courteous but Very Deter
mined and Rejects the Suggestions
Contained In the Letter Prom
Washington Government.

MADRID, oct 25..Spains reply to
the note OF the United States limiting
at mediation In Cuba and requesting an
answer before the end Of this month
was placed in the hands OF the Amer
lcan minister here. General Woodford.
The communication is courteous in
tone. but very determined in rejecting
the purpOrt Of the American note.
Spain resOlutely asserts her determi-
nation to settle the Cuban question her
self without foreign assistance or inter-
ference of any kind. She declines to fix
any date for the pacification OF Cuba,
which she proposes to bring about as
she sees At, by force Of arms and by po
ltical reforms eliminating in autonomy
combined.
While regretting the losses and dam
ages the insurrection has inflicted on
foreigners. Spain argues that this
would not have happened If interna-
tional law had been observed, by the
United States especially.
The press unanimously approves the
attitude of the Sagasta cabinet as be-
ing in harmony with national senti-
ment the people having become weary
of his predecessors policy Of continu-
ous concessions to American diplomacy
The council of ministers has decided
to postpone the drawing up of the con-
templated memorandum to the Euro
pean powers on the Cuban question and
on the relations of Spain with the Unit
ed States. Future events will deter
mine the time for sending this circu-
lar
Since her recent sounding of Euro
pean governments, Spain has come to
the conclusion that most of the powers
are not disposed to go beyond purely
platonic demonstrations of sympathy
for the Spanish cause in the West In
dies.
The Spaniards seem to be conscious
that their relations with America are
approaching a grave and critical stage.
Evening journal., 1897-10-25
LueARD TALKS.
Discusses the AngIo-French Disputes In
West Africa.

DISCUSSES the Anglo-Ffench Dihphtcs IN
West Africa
LONDON oct. 25.-Captaln John
Frederick Lugard, British officer in
command in the Kalaharl desert, South
Central Africa, who was for sOme time
in command in British East Africa and
later was connected with the Royal
Niger company. has just returned to
London from Central Africa. In the
course of an interview as TO the diff
culties between the British and the
French In the hinterland of Lagos, in
West Africa, Captain Lugard said:
Beyond the fact that the government
has Geographically summoned me for
special service In West Africa. I know
nothing as to my future movements.
with regard TO the French claims, how
ever the case is quite clear Borgu, Of
which Nikli (also written Nik) is the
capital, indsputably belongs to Eng
land by virtue Of a treaty concluded
with the king prior TO any so called trea-
ties with France or any other Euro
pear nation. We also have treaties with
1lesha and Kama, the only two other
important chiefs in Borgu."
Evening journal., 1897-10-25
CONDENSED pIsPAroAEs.

Luetgert, it Is said win be put on
trial again this week.
4 woman has been acting governor Of
Idaho the past ten days.
A reception was given In New York
10 the arctic explorer Nansen.
James Knox. the well known turfman,
committed suicide by shooting himself
A man in Lyons. France. had 100000
francs stolen from safe i'm his house.
Miss Cisneros. the heroine of Havana,
was rendered a big reception in Wash
ington
The investigation into the Hammond
case at Fort Sheridan is over. but no
judgment given as yet.
A Norwood (Mass.) man named Ber-
nard is held for murder because he
abetted his wifes suicide.
A man named Mccormick dropped
dead at the Iron Hill race track just as
the horse he had backed won.
Evening journal., 1897-10-25
rnll rhronrh a wIndow.

DANBURY. Conn. oct. 25.-John
Hahley. aged 35. a hat manufacturer
residing on Lincoln avenue, met with
peculiar accident last night which mar
rowly escaped being fatality. As he
was passing through his sittingroom he
accidentally fell headlong against a
window and went through. The glass
severed an artery in his throat but the
prompt arrival Of medical aid prevented
him from bleeding to death. He is in a
very weak condition, but Il is thought
will recover.
Evening journal., 1897-10-25
BURNED TO ASHES.
Horrible Fate of Guests of a
Pennsylvania Hotel.
HOLOCAUST BRINGS DEATH TO THREE
The Remains of Two OF the Victims Werc
Gathered Up, but Not Enough
OF Them Found to Fiji
Cigar Box.

OIL CITY. Pa. Oct. 25.--Three per-
sons We're burned to death and seven
more severely injured IN a fire that de-
stroyed the Hotel Brooklyn at Kellet-
ville % miles southeast OF oil City,
yesterday morning. The building was
a three story one. roughly built OF dou-
Bile boards. and burned like tinder.
When the firemcn first discovered II
there were II persons asleep in the ho-
tel. The fire, which had originated on
the second floor of the building shut
off all retreat from rooms on the floors
above.
six men on the second floor and five
on the third saved themselves by jump
Ing from the windows TO the ground be-
low, but not without severe burns or
hurts. Those killed are:
Professor Tucker, aged about Go years,
who Travelled about the country giving
stereopticon sketches and Is supposed
TO have come from Sewickley, near
Plttsburg.
Andrew salsgiver Of Tionesta, q mail
carrier. aged q years and partially
paralyzed.
Miss Kate Miller OF Kelletville, aged
10 years.
Miss Emma Kiser, a teacher In the
kclletNllle schools, was so Dauly Duih-
ed about the face and body and so Sc
verely injured by jumping from the
second story Of the hotel that she may
die
What remained OF the bodies Of
Tucker and Salsgiver was gathered
together and was not enough to fiji
an ordinary cigar box. The fire is sup
posed to have originated by Professor
Tucker knocking over a lamp in his
bedroom, as he had the toothache and
used the lamp for making hot applica-
tiOns.
Evening journal., 1897-10-25

suit in the improper nourishment Of the
body and a broken down condition of the
entire system. With a man in this condi-
tion, slight cold may lead to consumption,
or exposure in a warm climate may result
in a persistent attack Of malaria and liver
complaint.
Malaria. liver troubles and consumption
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I'm the year Of ISo7 I came home from hard
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Evening journal., 1897-10-25
The rrlbesmen Collecting.

SIMLA, India. Oct. 25.-According to
dispatches received last night the
tribesmen are collecting in great force
on both sides of Sempagha pass. where
the next serious fighting is expected to
take place. They are removing their
women to safe points. Dispatches from
Khan Ki valley report that the tribes
men poured heavy fire into the canp
wodnding a native officer and two men,
Desultory lighting is reported in vari-
Gus directions. The work of bringing
up transports through the Chagru pass
has been attended with the greatest
dificultv