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The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-10-07
IF SPAIN REJECTS IT
What Will Follow Refusal to
Accept Our Mediation.
WAR MAY NOT BE DECLARED
But Diplomatic Relations Will Be Sus-
pended, and Minister WOOdford
Will BE Recalled.

Madrid, Sept. 28.-The arrival OF
United States Minister Woodford from
San Sebastian has caused sensation.
The programme of the Unitd States has
been ascertained. This does not con-
template declaration of war, if Spain
rejects mediation, but, according to re-
ports, an DESTINATIONS proclamation to
the world of disapproval of the Cuban
regime by suspending diplomatic rela-
tions with Spain, and withdrawing the
United States minister.
General Woodford has declined to be
interviewed on the subject, further
than to say that his conference with the
Dubke of Tetuan, the foreign minister,
was of the most satisfactory character.
The unexpected bitterness of the
press and of public opinion has pain
fully impressed him, but he hopes it
will soon be allayed. He believes his
mission is favorable to Spanish inter-
ests, and connot comprehend that Spain
could reject mediation designed to end
an impoverishing war.
He has not named time at which
the war must be terminated, but he
hopes, as shown by the rest of his
tenders, it will be ended quickly. He
believes that war is inficting meal
culable loss upon the United Staes, and
that it is impossible to prevent the Or
ganization of filibustering expeditions.
Unusual measures were taken to protect
Minister Woodford on his journey from
San Sebastian to this city, but the trip
was quite uneventful. A party of gen.
darmes, commanded by sublieutenant,
guarded the Southern express, on which
he was passenger. Secret police were
posted at the station, and the project of
police was in waiting to escort him to
his hotel. The drive through the
streets was marked by no special incl
dent, though several people saluted
him, receiving bow in return.
Some comment has been caused by
the fact that Minister Woodford's fam
lily has not accompanied him, but re-
mains behind on the French frontier.
Minister Woodford explains that his
party is large one, requiring a COM
modious home, and prefers spending a
pleasant October at Biarritz until a
suitable residence can be secured
here. General .Woodford has al.
ready engaged a box at the Royal opera
house, and has purchased horses.
General WOodford has taken apart
ments at the Hotel Rome, but received
official visits at the legation, where he
passed the entire morning.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-10-07
BY Rail From Trail.

Trail, B. c., Sept. S0.-The last
spike on the Trail Robson branch of
the Columbia & Western railroad was
driven this morning in the presence OF
MANY spectators. Tomorrow, the first
freight train will bring coke from Rob-
son, and regular passenger service
will be inaugurated as soon as the Cam
adian Pacific railroad affords proper
at Robson for Nelson. The
road is 81 miles long, and runs up the
Columbia river from Trail to Robson,
connecting there with the Canadian Pa
cif1c branch to Nelson.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-10-07

Patrick Gibson, farmer, was killed
by train near Oregon City.
Vale expects to be lighted by electro
city by November Is next.
The smoke from burning forests is
again obscuring the atmosphere all
along the coast.
w. D. Huffman, of Diamond, has
just made a sale of 10000 pounds Of
wool at 12H cents.
Malheur river farmers are putting up
their third crop of alfalfa, and have it
mostly in the stack.
The next reunion Of the soldiers and
sailors of Southern Oregon will be held
in Medford during September, 1898.
The 10th semi-annual meeting Of the
Oregon State Association Of Nursery
men will be held in Salem on Wednes-
day, October 8.
Quail have never been known to b
so thick in the vicinity Of Ashland for
many years, and offer some good sport
for local gunners.
Junction City has new fire engine,
for which it recently paid SILL The
engine was tested and threw n Inch
stream 215 feet, and two 7-8-inch
streams lao feet each.
The enrolment at the deaf-mute
school at Salem il now 80, OF this
number, seven are new pupils Super
intendent Knight expects total Of 80
or more within the next few years.
The burglar who broke into the post
d1ice ct Echo got 80 in money and
some postage stamps. The money and
stamps have been recovered. They
were rolled mp BY the burglar in an old
stocking.
The Umatilla county court has conn
menced legal proceedings to recover on
80 notes that were turned over to the
county court By the receiver Of tho de-
funct PendIeton National bank In set-
Element of tho county's claim against
the bank.
About the largest yield Of wheat yet
reported comes from the old Daw place.
on tho Long Tom. Il was De6anoe
wheat and WAS grown By Frank Bum-
gardner. Six acres made an aggregate
yield Of 800 bushels, or 4o1 buahele
pr acrs
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-10-07
R.d D.y for New Orleans.

New Orleans, Oct. To-day has
been record breaker in the number OF
new cases of yellow fever. while the
deaths equaled in number those OF any
day since the fever was first discovered
in the city.
Among the "a new cases today, i've
appeared on Jackson avenue, one OF the
fashionable streets of the city. Most
of the patients today are of the better
class.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-10-07
80. R.th.r rh.n separstion.

shamokin. Pa. Sept. 29.-The bod
lea Of Arthur w. May, aged "a years,
and Miss Cora Eastman, aged 10, both
Of Shamokin, we're found in the black
smith shop Of Joseph Smink this morn
inc. May had shot his sweetheart and
then blew ont his own brains. The
couple had been lovers for long time,
and last week they arraged to 80 sway
and Be quietly married. Being opposed
81 the parents Of tho girl, they evident
y decided to die together.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-10-07
Boy Accidentally Shot.

New Whatcom. WASH, Sept. S8.-
Reuben Smith, young boy who was
out hunting with companion near
Ten Mile, this county, was accidentally
shot in the neck and probably fatally
injured this afternoon. while taking his
gun ACROSS q fence.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-10-07

Edwards, Miss, Oct. Twenty
four new cases Of yellow fever were re-
ported today, making the total cases TO
date 2S6; number Of cases under treat
ment. 100; number Of convalescent and
discharged, 1l9; number seriously III, 3.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-10-07

Madrid, Sept. 2S.-Captain General
Weyler has cabled request to the gov
eminent to send 113 additional admin
istrative officials to Cuba. The declar-
alton is being made here and generally
circulated that the Spanish troops in
Cuba have recaptured Victoria de las
Lunas. which was taken by the iunsur-
gents under Garcia, on August %.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-10-07
Have No Faith i'm Austria.

London, Sept. 28.-A Madrid special
Gays: The rumor of Austrian mediation
between Spain and the United States,
in the event of hostilities, has created
surprise, mingled with much incredul-
ity. The Spaniards fail to see what
Austria could do, unless by naval
powers, or at least by the combined
pacific action of several governments.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-10-07
Makin~ Loans to Farmers.

Victoria, Australia, has inaugurated
an official loan Office. Small loans up
to maximum of 5000 are TO be
granted to farmers and others to enable
them to improve their holdings The
loans will bear interest at per cent.
The money will be provided from the
savings banks.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-10-07

Boulder. Colo. Oct. 1--W. a. IT.
win. owner Of the Belcher silver mine,
shot and dangerously wounded bis wife
last night and then shot himself in the
heart. DYING instantly. Irwin was I'M
toxicated at the time Of the shooting.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-10-07
A CRISIS IN SPAIN.
Resignation Of the Azcarrax ga Ministry
A New Cabinet.

Resignation Of the Azcarraxa Ministry
A New Cabinet.
Madrid, Oct. 1.-The Spanish cabin
ct has resigned. The queen has accept
ed the cabinets resignation, but has
asked General Azcarraga to continue in
Office until solution of the crisis is
found. Her majesty will summon the
leaders of the various parties, and the
presidents of the chambers tomorrow to
consult as to the situation. Senior
Sagasta has been telegraphed for, and
it is believed the liberal leader will be
asked to form cabinet.
The ministry whose resignation has
just been announced was constituted as
follows:
Prime minister and minister for war,
General Marcello de Azcarraga; minis
ter for foreign affairs, the Duke of
Tetuan; minister of marine, Rear Ad-
miral Don Jose M. Beranger; minister
of finance, ]. Y. Don Juan Navarro;
minister of commerce and agriculture,
Don Aureliano Lineres Rives; minister
of the colonies, Don Tomas Castellano;
minister for the home department, Don
Fernando Coasgayon.
United States Minister WoOdford,
the Duke of Tetuan and the president
of the senate, the Marquis Paso de la
Marreze, held long conference today.
and General Woodford presented to
General Azcarraga the members of the
United States legation. Owing to the
cabinet crisis, the Cuban pour-parlers
have been postponed,
It is said that Senior Sagasta is in
favor of superseding Captain-General
Weyler and of granting autonomy to
Cuba Immediately. Senior Gamozo will
probably be minister OF foreign affairs
in the new cabinet.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-10-07
NORTHWEST BREVITIES
Evidence Of Steady Growth
and Enterprise.
ITEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST
From All the Cities and Towns -
the Thriving Sister States

kEOm All the Cltioe ana Towns -
the Thriving Sister States
Washington
The Tacoma schools have adopted
the vertical system of writing.
Workmen have commenced to stretch
the telephone wire from The Dalles to
Goldendale.
The policemen of Tacoma are circu-
lating q petition asking the city council
for an increase in pay.
During August the Whatcom cream
cry paid $4S9.46 for cream and made
3,246 pounds of butter.
The second annual reunion of the old
AOldiers, sailors and marines of Column
bia county will be held on Friday, o.
tober %, 1897, in Dayton.
The drug store in Elberton, which
contains the postofice, was burglarized,
the safe blown open, and 5000 in
money and $500 in stamps taken. The
robbers left no trace.
Sportsmen are shooting Bob White
quail, near Walla Walla, contrary to
law, and the gun club of Wslla Walla
will try to put stop to the unlawful
destruction Of the birds.
Press day in Spokane brought over
80 editors of the Inland Empire to Spo-
kane, the guests Of the Fruit Fair AS
ISOLATION. The Spokane Press Club
joined in the entertaining of the visit
ors, and showed them the city in all
it's glory.
Four companies of the Sixteenth in
fantry from Fort Sherman, together
with the regimental headquarters and
band, are soon to take their annual
practice march. The march will be by
easy stages from Fort Sherman to Deep
creek, Is miles west of Spokane, and re-
turn. Passing through Spokane. the
troops will 60 into camp for perhaps
day or two.
G. g Heifner, deputy insurance
commissioner, has been checking up
the insurance agents of the state and
finds some 200 agents soliciting fire in
surance who have not complied with
the law in that they have failed to So
cure license from the insurance depart
ment, which is $40 per annum. Some
have been in this business for years
and steps will be taken to compel them
to take out license.
The North Pacific German mission
conference, which was in session in
Spokane, was presided over by Bishop
G. D. Foss, of Philadelphia. Tacoma
was chosen as the place for holding
next years conference.
President s. T. Gates has made q
thorough inspection of all the mines
along the Monte Cristo road. As re-
suit, another rooster will be erected
besides the two now in use and the ono
building, and other extensive improve
ments will be made at the Everett
smelter.
A mysterious disease has been raging
among the horses on Dry creek. and the
Touchet river, about 10 miles from
Walla Walla. The animals, without
appearing very sick, suddenly become
emaciated and weak. The disease gen.
erallly results fatally in about seven
days. Wall Thomas. a prominent
Trainer on the Touchet, has lost IS
horses from the unknown malady since
last fall. DR.. A. Plummer. veterinary
surgeon of Walla Walla, upon examin.
ing the organs, has found them in
normal condition, and as yet the disease
has not been defined.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-10-07
Premier,s Interview with the Queen.

Premiere 1nterVleW Win inc XuccH'
London, Oct. Ia dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Madrid says: The
solution of the crisis depends upon the
policy to be adopted toward the United
States. Liberal politicians declare that
they will stoutly resist Americas pre-
tensions. General Azcarraga, in long
interview with the queen regent today,
explained the situation. It is believed
that he asked her majesty if she was
ready to confirm the government in
necessary powers, in view OF the attl-
tude of the United States. After the
interview he attended the cabinet.
The meeting was attended by Senior
Reverter, the communicated minister
of finance, and Senior Coshayon, minis
ter of the interior, both Of whom ten
dered their designations. Shortly after
the premier rendered the resignation OF
the entire cabinet.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-11-04
GOaded to q Murder.

NEW YORK, November 4 4-Maria
Barbari was married last.night to Fran.
cesco Brueneck, young Italian in this
country but two months. Maria says
she told him all her history. but he
was still urgent to marry her, and she
consented. Maria Bsrbari, two years
ago murdered her faithless lover,
Cataldo. He had gained her love only
to betray it. She could not bear the
taunts with which he Qoaded her. and
one night she cut his throat. She was
found guilty of murder and sentenced
to death. Her lawyers procured an
other trial and she was acquitted after
a sensational trial, on the grounds of
insanity. Maria has lived quietly with
her mother since bsing discharged,
supporting herself by working in a
sweat shop. Her husband is a barber,
and the couple hope to start q little
business in BROOKLYN.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-11-04
j, EDWARD ADDICKS.
The Delaware Leader ReOrganiZed
the Union Republicans.

l
DOVER, Del, November Al. Ed
Delaware politics, and who has ex-
per- fenced sufficient rebuffs to put q
quie tus on the political fortunes of the
average would-be political leader,
dem onstrated today that he is any
thing but dead duck in the Delaware
republican ponds. Under the auspices
of his "Union Republican, party the
largest state convention held for many
years asse m bled here today, the num-
ber of delegates exceeding 200. The
alleged object of the convention is to
reorganiZe the republican party of
Delaware and to change the party
rules to conform the new constitution
of the state, but the real Addicks OBJ
ject is to make q demoustrs tion of
strength that may induce President
Mckinley to throw handful of the
loaves and fishes among the union re-
publicGns. Following out the policy
adopted at the national convention at
ST.. Louis the president has, in his dis
tribution of state patronage, recogniz-
ed only the sO-called Irregular re-
publican faction led by ex-senator
Anthony Higgins, Willard Salisbury
aud Hon. George Gray, and this
patronage has been distributed with
such lavish hand that the engineers
of the Irregular" machine confess that
they are getting much more than they
expected It is expected that after
today's demonstration the Addicks re-
publicaps will make soirtee on the
white house with view to demonstrate
ing that they are entitled to share of
the spoils.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-11-04
Of Course We Will.

PUBLISHERS HERALD:-In your ad-
vertising columns appears the adver-
tisement of the National Guar
antee Loan and Trust company, where
in my name appears as pres dent of the
Ell Paso Branch. l presume my elec-
tion to this position was owing to a
belief entertained by the stockholders
in this city that there was kind of
relation existing between the business
of building and loan and that of life
insurance and that, as 1 was recognized
as somewhat of an authority on life in
surance. l ought to be posted on build
ing and loan. Whether this be true or
not, feel that my duty to the persons
who ele cted me demand that 1 should
not allow my name to be used in an
advertisements designed % forward the
interests of this institution after it has
ceased to possess my confidence. My
experience with the National Guaran-
tee Loan and Trust coL1pany has not
satisfied me that it is worthy of the
support OF Ell Paso people.
You will therefore pl.ase remove nv
pane from among those g appearing in
Its advertisement in year paper.
S. II. NEWMAI, Mutual Life.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-11-04
A Rotten state of Affa rs.

BLOOMINGTON, Ills, November A.
A shocking state of affairs in the lii
nois soldiers and orphans home is being
uuearthed by a search light investiga-
tlon conducted by the G. A. r. of l.
lino 3, which was inspired by numerous
charges Of rOtteuess. Witnesses upon
their oaths stated they had seen little
children knocked down by the strong
arm of Superintendent Maener and
they also swore that girls have been
kept in bed for two days as q punish
ment for trifling offenses. They testi-
fl d that it was nothing unusual for
employees to strike the boys with leath-
er -raps. and beat them on the ears
and hsad with their fists. They also
told the committee that boys had boen
shut up in dark closets without ventila-
ton, and deprived Of food and stat of
terror had been provoked among the
little ones who live under such condi-
tions. Also charged that money ap-
|propriated by the state has been lille
gally used by the trustees.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-11-04
SOUTH AFRICAN RAILROAD.
The BulawayO Railroad Will Open up
Rich Matabeleland.

LONDON, November In that Sec
tion of South Africa now known to fame
as Rhodesia-or the empire of the fam
GUS Mr.. Cecil Rhodes-there is occur
ring today an event of international in
terest. and which will furnish material
for the pens of historical writer's in the
future. 1t is the opening of the Bula-
wayo railroad from Mafeking to Bula-
wayO, town of the most modern equip
ment, which but five years ago was the
Kraal of Lo Bengula, perhaps the most
savage chief of the dark continent.
The opening of this line makes possi-
BILE the colonization of Matsbeleland
and Msshonaland, and will settle the
disputed question as to the value of the
country beyond the khama's region,
which is said by some to be rich in gold
and fertile OF soil. The successful en-
terprise which is celebrated today is
the first link in the opening of
the entire continent from north to
south by means of an iron road way
across the Zambesi and along the
banks of Lake Nyanza to Lake Tan
ganyika, whereby Uganda can be link
ed with Bulawayo and eventually
Cape Town with Cairo: A party of
over one hundred from this country is
to participate this morning in the
initial trip, Mr.. Cecil Rhodes paying
the entire expenses of the party from
London and back again. Its personnel
includes Henry NJ. Stanley, T. P.
O'Connor, M. p, the duke of Rox-
burghe, Colonel Sanderson, Mr.. Hayes
Fisher, Captain Wilson and Mr.. Jack
Pease. All of these are accompanied
by their ladies, but the latter are not
invited to Bulawayo-only the men.
The ladies are supposed to remain in
Cape Town, as there is little or no ac-
commodation for them up the line and
they have been warned that it may be
very uncomfortable for them If they
attempt to make the journey.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-11-04
EUGENE FIELD DAY.
Effort Made for a Monument to the
Great MissOurian.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Nov. 4.-Today has
been Set apart by the state superinten-
dent of public schools for exercises in
every school house, commemorative of
the late Eugene Field. 1t is the second
anniversary of the sudden death in
Chicago of the Missourian whose songs
of childhood have epdeared his name
to all the Euglish-speaking world. Fol-
lowing the exercises collections will
be taken up for the monument which it
is proposed to erect to the poets me-
mory on the campus of the state uni
versity. and which it is intended shall
be exclusively paid for by the gifts of
the children of his native state. It is
believed that the contributions today
will reach an aggregate that will m axe
the project practically accomplished
fact. In many of the schools of the
larger cities of the state the celebra-
tion will be as elaborate as that ac-
corded annually to Washington
birthday.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-11-04
Chamberlain BanUuetted.

GLASGOW: No -ember 4.-Rt. Hon.
Joseph Chamberlain, sec 'etary of state
by the Glasgow University Conserve
tive club. The chair was occupied by
the marquis of Lorne. Replying to
the toast to his health the ex-radicaI
leader and present intriguer for the
leadership of the Tory party, made q
lengthy political address summarizing
the accomplishments of the govern
ment since it assumed office, but fail
ing to forecast his future policy on
pending public questions.