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Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-11-24

President Mckinley holds that his
amendment Of July q. to rule of the
civil service rules. applies to reduc-
tions OF rating al well as 10 removals
from the service.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-11-24
FURS!
FURS!

Better facilities than ever for doing
fine fur work. In order to keep up the
increasing business, 1 have employed
an expert fur cutter Of wide experience
in New York. Remodeling and repair
ing seal coats a speciality.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-11-24
AVOID CONSUMPTION.

This dread disease is not hereditary.
Because your parents had it is no reason
that you must. Strong and robust
men may contract this malady as well
as those who are supposed to be pre-
disposed to it from birth. To insure
immunity from consumption - avoid
coughs and colds. Do not let yourself be-
come g run down." Check at once any
decrease in your normal weight. The
best way to accomplish this is, at the
first premonition of trouble, : the first
cough. to take
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-11-24

fi,.rs--a,fIb ~ts.,,,a[,h dsss ,-sr- 1te. aosIn~
burning at PIT OF stomach, dun. heavy
feeling Blood Bitt6rS never fails
to correct troubles uf this sort.
nH.Ii we'd frj&wky
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-11-24
sPoR sMEN

do not send your specimens of
game you wish mounted, to am
ateur and unlicensed Jtaxider-
mists, for they are liable to
seizure and you will never see
your specimens again, but send
them to
HOMER n. DILL,
GARDINER, MAINE.
The only Licensed Taxidermist in this
section of the State
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-11-24
Hoods Sarsaparilla
has done for u.s." CHARLES MoRRIs

Hd,c D;llc are the only pills to take
I1OOu , A1AS with Hood Sarsaparilla.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-12

Alaskan service; that the vessel was on
her regular course, and the rock on which
she struck is not marked on the charts.
The depth of water at that point is eighty
five fathoms. He highly commends the
self-control of the passengers. They were
calm and obedient
Captain Thomas does not believe that
an attempt will be made to raise the
wreck, as the depth of water precludes
the possibility of success.
The passengers of the unfortunate Mex
leo remained at Metlakahtla until Sunday
morning, when they were picked up by
the Topeka and brought to Seattle, reach
ing here early this morning.
Metlakathla is an Indian mission viii
lage under the charge of Rev. Father
Duncan of the Episcopal church. The
Indians extended to their guests the
greatest hospitality until the Topeka ar.
rived and picked them up. The Topeka
had been intercepted by cannery steamer
from the Indian village and was hailed
with shouts of delight by the Mexico s
people.
A curious feature of the accident, which
will doubtless give considerable satisfac-
ton to the supersuitiously inclined, is tho
fact that Clement Berry, an insane man,
who was On the Willapa some months ago
when she struck reef and foundered,
was also on the Mexico when the accident
occurred. Berry was reported to have re-
covered his reason, so no objection was
made to his taking passage on the steamer.
He developed signs of suicidal mania on
the way, however, and when the boat
struck he Immediately jumped overheard.
However, be changed his mind and swan
like beaver until picked up by QUE OF the
boats.
During the day officers of the Pacific
Coast Steamship Company have been en-
gagged in trying 10 procure passage for
those who bou ht tickets for the Mexico s
run north again, the vessel being sch cd
uled to leave to-day. 1t is given out at
the company's Office that some passen-
gers will be sent up on the Utopia, which
goes up tomorrow, while others will go
on the Topeka. Some of the passengers
say they have been offered the return of
their fares, although the company is not
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-12

giving out this statement. TIE efforts of
the company are to get passengers and
freight through with the greatest possible
dispatch, and to see that the passenger
and his suppliesgo on the same steamer.
The following is list OF the passengers
on the Mexico when she struck the rock:
J. w. Lewis, w. H. Lawis, Mrs. E. C.
Stahl and baby, Mrs. w. NJ Stahl, Miss
Oracle Stahl, w. NJ. Wheeler, F. B. Por-
ter, A. II. Hillman and wife, DIR. B. P.
Anderson, J. P. Pomeroy. Miss A. C.
Lock. Miss T. Gray. Miss Fletcher, Miss
Sloan. F. R. Kepfel, B. B. Griffin,
F. E. Lloyd. S. b. Eastman, A.
]. McNab, E. B. Wilson. w. R.
Harrington, 1. II. McGregor, P. A. Fisher,
Mrs. Reece, Mrs. Peterson, Mrs Mariager,
+. II. Dennis and wife, DR.. Marker, w.
H. Tinpin, Miss f. E. Millitt. G. N. Cal.
kins and wife, Mrs. c. E. Richards, Miss
E. NJ. Howe. Miss Damer, A. H. Wilbur
and wife, Miss NJ. Nelson, Miss J. Nelson,
G. L. Fox. George NJ. Roe. Dewitt Daven-
dorf, F. T. Catif, T. Tagliabul. D. w.
Graves and wife, Mrs. Glenn. Billy
Schooler, Z. E. Burg, c. F. Buchanan and
wife, A. c. Edwards and wife, NJ. Cut
singer. Rev. E. L. Weber, wife and two
children. Mrs. Blackstone, Miss Fl. Ander-
son, o. Olsen, ]. W. Squires, wife and
three children.
This afternoon the United States Local
Inspectors OF Ste am Vessels, w. ]. Bryant
and c. G. Cherry, began an investigation
of the sinking of the Mexico. They took
tue evidence of Captain Thomas, the pilot.
two deckhands, the first and second off,
GERS, Captain Wallace and Captain Craig.
1t is expected to complete the taking of
testimony tomorrow. Captain Bryant
states that no new facts other than those
already given to the public were brought
out.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-12
A YILLAIAoUs REVEN
Wepter Vents His spite against a Mem
Der of q Critics Family.

Wepter Vents His Spite against a Mem
Der of a Critics Family.
NEW YORK, n. Y. Aug. 1L-Don
Santiago Barroeta, who published PAM
phlet here about month ago xposing
the crimes committed in Cuba by Weyler,
has received news from Havana that the
captain-general has vented his spite
against one of the members OF Senor Bar
roeta's family. According TO a letter re-
ceived by Barroeta, his brother-in-law,
Ramon Hidalgo, was arrested at Cien-
fuegos on July % and thrown into a dun
geon.
The officer who arrested Hidalgo, Cap
tain Aldana, is one of Senior Barroeta' s
personal enemies, and was referred % by
him In the above ment oned pamphlet.
Aldana loaded Hidalgo with chains and
then made him walk through the streets
of Cienfuegos. He aiterward treated him
roughly in jail, whence HidaIgo was sent
10 Havana and imprisoned in the fortress
Of Cabanas. Hida!go is an American citi-
zen. duly registered a the American gem
eral consulate in Havana and included in
the record of foreigners kept by Weyler.
From July 8 to ADJUST he has not
been allowed TO communicate with any
persona fragrant violation of the inter-
national treaty between Spain and the
United States.
Barroeta said tonight that he was sure
his brotber-in-law was still incommuni-
cado and that he could not send word to
Lee.
He has sent dispatch to Secretary OF
State Sherman asking the protection of
the American Government for his brother
in-Iaw. "Weyler," SAID Barroeta, could
not asks the States for my extradition as
a criminal after l exposed him, so he re-
sorted to revenge worthy of his char
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-12
His Disorderly Retreat
From the Province of
MatanzaS.
General Fear at Havana That
the City Is About to
Be Attacked.
Desperate Situation for the Span
iardS, Who Are Thoroughly
DemoralZed.

HAVANA, CUBA (via Key West, Fla. },
Aug. 1.-THE activity of the insurgents
around the capital arouses general fear
that the city may be attacked at any time.
Weyler has retreated before the invading
forces of Gomez and Carrillo from Ma
tanzas to Havana province.
Yesterday Weyler arrived with 5000
men at the Rosario plantation. near Agu-
azate, in Havana province. and afterward
left on horseback for Jaruco and San
Miguel, in the same province, followed by
his column. 1t is said he renamed about
an hour in Aguazate and showed signs of
great disappointment and uneasiness over
the condition OF the campaign.
The American Consul at Matanzas has
reported to Consul General Lee that the
insurgents have invaded that province to
the number OF S000 and it is said the
Spanish columns are fleeing before them
to Havana. Gomez is said to be now in
Havana province, and though no positive
Information has been obtained the pres
ence of Weyler in the province and the
state of decentralization of the Spanish
army seems to indicate it.
If Gomez arrives before the capital no
doubt Havana will be attacked by the in
surgents. The situation is desperate for
the Spaniards. Every train that runs be-
tween Havana and its suburbs to Mari
anao was attacked and stopped yesterday
by the insurgents. The British Consul
and Consul OF China, who were passengers
on one of the trains, received courteous
treatmen; from the Cubans.
At Santa de Chivo, near Havana, the
battalion of Espana had a hard engage
ment with the Cubans under Colonel
Arrange and we're badly routed, being
compelled to retreat toward the capital.
The Spaniards left their killed and
wounded on the field and Arrange ordered
the dead to be buried and the INJURIES of
the wounded cared for.
From Matanzas comes news that Molina
has been wounded in hard fight with
the insurgents. No more details are
given.
The Cuban hospital, established in Ha-
yana Province by Colonel Aranguren, has
been raided by a Spanish column and
many sick and wounded men killed.
The Spaniards found there letter ad-
dressed to the Cuban colonel, Emilio
Dominquez, by his wife, who lives in
Havana, and the poor woman was ar
rested Yesterday and sent to the home for
fallen women. When she complained of
the rough treatment she was Insulted by
the soldiers
The Spaniards in Havana show great
and the city will go into mourning for
threa n
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-12
ROYALTY TAX SCHEME ABANDONED.
The Canadian Government Realizes That Could bot Result


OTTAWA, ONTARIO, Aug 1.-THE Canadian Government has
abandoned its compelling miners going Kondke
gngs pay all gold mined by them The
that such an would be made called forth
politicians and business the Northwest and the Pacific
that under existing
only lead to trouble, and, probably boodshed.
sorekeepers British Columbia too busy
peng prospctos buy British territory pay duty
which would further irritation.
member Alberta the against
before the Government In Ministry
he said
There only good point about this proposition namely that
peposterouS that it will
and conditions which exist the Yukon
authorities look into the matter they will
making attempt to collect such royalty If the diggng rich
would then be impossible would mining
rich would simply bring fight region which, all things
considered Canada could not expect rule except
cost would be much greater than profit
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-12

floating around. All heard the wash of
the water and could feel the steamer
settling. After all the passengers had left
the vessel they stood in lifeboats out of
danger to watch the work of dissolution,
the captain and Pilot Cornell remaining
on board. Twenty minutes before she
went under the captain and pilot left the
wreck in the steamers launch.
Just hours and 10 minutes after the
rock was struck the Mexico's bows sank
underneath the water out of sight. The
bows bobbed up again and the stern sank
under water. Suddenly the bows shot up
ward in perpendicular line, and the good
ship Mexico slid 10 the bottom like shot,
stern first.
Just as the vessel went under the chart
house, which had not been tightly secured
to the deck, broke loose and foated to the
top. Then it was that this charthouse,
seven Iifeboats and one steam-launch,
loaded with passengers, were all that ap-
peared of the Mexico remaining on the
surface of the water.
AS soon as the Mexico went under and
the captain had taken the bearings of the
ill-fated spot the Iifeboats pulled away for
teen miles distant, where the passengers
landed on the rocks and had something to
eat. Then the long row was renewed, and
the passengers landed at Metlakahtla,
seventeen miles from the island and thirty
miles from the point where the vessel
went down. There all remained until
picked up by the steamer City of Topeka,
bound southwark.
Mr.. and Mrs A. h. Wilbur of Santa
Cruz were on the iIl-fated steamer. Mrs.
Wilbur thus tells of her experience:
MY husband and myself did not belong
to the Christian Endeavorers, but were
simply on a little outing by ourselves.
We went up as far as Dyea on the Mexico
and were with her during her entire trip.
When the accident occurred we were, of
course all in bed, but l don't remem Der
whethe l was asleep or not. l know the
engines had been stopped the greater part
OF the night, and had been started but a
little while when l suddenly felt the worst
shock 1 ever experienced in my life or
want TO again. l did not know what the
matter was, but rushed on deck and soon
learned that we had struck a rock and
that the hold of the ship was filling with
water. Then the order came to get into
the boats, and we dressed ourselves as
quickly as possible-and that is all. We
took to the boats and were rowed to Met
lakahtla. There we received the utmost
hospitality from Missionary Duncan and
his Indians"
Captain Thomas, who was in charge of
the Mexico, is not familiar with the waters
of the north, as he had made few trips up
that way. He is. however, considered a
very cautious and careful officer. When
seen by THE CALL correspondent this aft
ernoon, he said the reports of the passen-
gers were about correct He says that
Pilot Cornell is one OF the best in the
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-12
MUST PAY DUTY SAYS KcKEMNA.
Ruling Regarding the Application
of the Discrimination
71x

WASHINGTON, d. c., Aug. 10.-Attor-
ney- General McKenna has rendered a
partial decision on questions submitted
to him by the Treasury Department re-
garding the application of the 10 per cen t
discrimination duty fixed by the tariff
law. He has decided that all goods, the
product OF manufacturers of a country
not contiguous to the United States, when
imported into contiguous country and
then exported to the United States, shall
be liable to extra duty. This applies to
goods shipped either by rail or vessel
The question of bonded privilege, relating
to whether the discriminating duty shall
apply to goods sent in bond through the
United States was not passed upon.
McKenna called at the Treasury Depart
ment to-day and told the officials there
that he expected to render an opinion on
the more important question of dlscrim-
mating duty on bonded goods before leav-
ing Washington. He will probably go
away in a few days. A large amount of
money is involved in the bonded importa-
ton matter. Nearly all goods shipped
from Asiatic ports to places In the eastern
portion of the United States are entered
through Odudud III pOuu. leaS Intended
for New York and other Eastern cities are
usually sent in bond over Canadian rail-
ways.
The Attorney-General explained at the
treasury that discriminating duty could
not be levied on goods imported directly
into the United States in British vessels
from countries n OF British, as special ex-
emption was made in the tariff law con.
cerning such cases. The treaty with
Great Britain gives British vessels the
right to bring goods from non-B British
countries to this country, but goods
brough: in vessels OF countries not hayin o
such treaty privileges from other foreign
ports are apparently prohibited, under
penalty of forfeiture, except in certain
cases, from landing dutiable articles in
Am erica.
The new tariff law bearing on this sub
iect plainly means that this Government
proposes to retaiiate against any foreign
country which will not allow goods
BROUGHT, in an American vessel from a
non-American port to be landed in that
country.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-12
Planned WEYLER'S CAPTURE
The Butchers Narroso Escape in That
Mdtauzds Battle.

Matanxas Battle.
NEW YORK, n. Y, Aug. 1.-THE Her
AIDS Havana special says: Two hundred
Spaniards were killed in the Matanzas
battle, while the rebel loss was trfling
The battle was the result of an attempt to
capture or kill Weyler.
He had made preparations to return on
horseback from Matanzas to Havana.
Along the road he had posted three COL
umns of Spanish soldiers and left Matan-
zas with only eighty men. General Cas-
tillo learned of his plans and gathered
force OF fully 1900 rebels.
This force he hurled against the Spanish
lines near Aguacate, where Weyle was
supposed to be. Castillo commanded the
insurgents in person and the Spanish
were under General Molina and Colonel
Aldea. Both were wounded.
The battle began at o'clock in the af-
ternoon and continued until night set in.
The Spanish ranked along the open
road and the rebels approached them from
the rear, coming from the hills. A body
OF cavalry was stationed about a quarter
of mile down the road to cut off Weyler
if he should be there and attempt to seek
safety. They failed to find him, however.
When darkness came the Spaniards re-
tired, to return next morning with heavy
e-enforcements, but the insurgents only
opened fire for about half an hour and
then disappeared They divided into
small bands, and subsequent pursuit was
futile.
The Heralds Paris special says: LIE
Matin publishes statement, which pur-
ports to come from Carlist source, to the
effect that 60, 600 volunteers have been or
eanzed. and are being rapidly armed in
the various provinces of Spain, ready to
rise at the signal OF Don Carlos. The pre-
tender is only restrained by patriotism
and will await the issue of the Cuban diff
ficulty before making a bid for the throne.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-12

ing the rapid rise of water in the hold,
tried again to strike the rock to prevent
the vessel from being submerged. He
failed to succeed, although he continued
steaming about in the vicinity until the
water finally extinguished the fires under
the boilers.
1t was reported here last night that one
passenger, minister, came off the vessel
leaving treasure belt with $1,000 lying i'm
der q nil !ow in his stateroom
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-12
THkEAIEN 10 hIKE.
No Redress for the Grteuonces of En-,
Itsh Postal Clerks


LONDON, ENG, Aug. ia committee
OF the Postal Clerks Association has
issued reloinder to the Duke of Norfolk,
Postmaster-General, who on Monday
issued reply to the petition of the clerks
praying ior redress of their grievances.
The committee declares that it cannot
recommend the members OF the associa-
ton to accept the decision of the Post
master-GeneraI as final, and says it is un-
able to longer consiier the possibility OF a
compromise, and must carry out what
ever policy the mojority of the mem bers
regard as necessary to enforce a settle
ment, Should strike be precipitated 1t
would cause great inconvenience and loss
not only in England but in the United
States, as the clerks handle most ifinot all
the cable dispatches destined for and
received from the States.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-12
WILLIAM SAILS FOR HOME.
Accompanied By the Gear and CzaTin
as Far as Cronsfqdf.


Far Cronstadt.
ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA. Aug. IL
Emperor William, Empress Augusta Vic
toria and the mem oers of their party, ac-
companied by the Gar and Czarina. en-
barked on the Russian mperial yacht
where large crowds about the wharf wit
messed the departure, and as the Alex
ander started on her voyage salutes were
fired. Arrived at Cronstadt, final fare
wells were said and the German imperial
party boarded the yacht Hohenzollern,
on which they had travelled from Kiel.
A squadron of German warships and the
Hohenzollern sailed this afternoon on
their return. amid the booming of the
guns of the forts and Russian warships in
the harbOr.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-12
CANOTAS BODE AT MADRID.
Immense Crotcds Meet the Funeral
Train at the Station.

MADRID, SPAIN, Aug. 1.-THE body of
Canovas arrived this morning from Santa
Agueda. The train bearing the remains
was met by ministers OF state, foreign en-
bassadors and civil and military author1-
tins. Immense crowds, drawn by curios-
ity or desire TO pay their re- poets to the
dead, assembled in the vicinity of the
station.
When the body was removed from the
train, prayers were offered within the sta
ton, after which it was escorted with
military honors to the Prime Minister'S
late residence and placed in a magnificent
temporary chapel draped with velvet.
Masses for the dead were elebrated at the
chapel until noon, when the public were
admitted to view tue body.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-12

Uatson Designin0 Neto Tocht.
LONDON, ENG, Aug. 1.-THE rumor
is revived that George L. Watson is de-
signing new yacht to replace the Prince
of Wales cutter Britannia
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-12
Sought the Rock in Vain.

PORT TOWNSEND, WASH, Aug. IL
A peculiar feature in connection with the
wrecking of the steamship Mexico was
that after striking the submerged rock
and backing off Captain Thomas, perceiv-
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-12
THE POLITICAL CRISIS.
Retention of the Present Cabinet Tempo
PARTLY Is FGtOred.

Retention of the Present Cabinet Tempo
rarity Is Farored.
MADRID, SPAIN, Aug. 1.-THE politi-
cal situation in Spain resulting from the
assassination of Premier Canovas del
Castillo and possible changes in the con-
duct CT affairs in Cuba are the
main topics of discussion here,
oyershadowing in interest even the
preparations for the funeral Of the MUIR
dered statesman. The opinion is general
that there will be no immediate reorgan-
iZation of the Cabinet, but it is believed
that changes will come soon.
1t is understood that General Marti-
nez Campos is willing to go to Cuba
should the Cabinet decide to recall
Weyler 1t is also rumored that General
Polavieia, former Governor of the Phil
But these are only rumors, and thus far
there Is no indication of abrupt changes,
elt- er in the administration of Cuba or in
the constitution OF the Cabinet.
Senior Sagasta, Senor Moret Prender-
CAST and Marshal Campos, with other
statesmen and generals, favor the reten-
ton OF the present Cabinet long enough
to reorganize and to conciliate the Con-
servative groups.
Senior CASTELAR,, the Republican leader.
in an interview is quoted as sayin that
he will not join any Cabinet unless it is
Republican. adding that Senor Sagasta,
the Liberal leader ought to be mem ber
OF the new Cabinet with the pledged sup
port of the Conservatives.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-12

who had been executed in France and
Spain, and added: 81 remember well
what happened to them.'
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-12

ADVANCES made on furniture ana pianos with
Or without removal J. J.Noonan, l0l7-1023 Mission.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-12
A..n..sm Coli he.tgned to His Do

Assassin Coli kesigned to His Doom.
MADRID, SPAIN. Aug. II. - While
Golli, the assassin, was being taken to
Vergara from Santa Agueda, he said: my
calvary is beginning. 1t little matters. A
priest will try to convert me and the usual
comedies will be performed" Then he
repeated the names of all the anarchists
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-12
THEY SANG
AS THE SHIP
WENT Down

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