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BORN N AMnaIoA
And Declines 70 Serve IN 0srmany's
Army

NEW YORK. May A dispatch to
the Herald from Washington says the
latest citixenship question which has
arisen between this Government and
Germany has resulted In the issuing
of instructions by the State Department
to Ambassador Uhl to make a demand
Tor the release OF an American citi1en.
named Mayer, who the officials con-
slider. has been wrongfully impressed
into the military service Of the Ger
man Government. A new and import
cnt issue has been raised In this case.
Mayer was born In this country of q
German subject, the latter, although
living here for some years, failing to
take out naturalization papers. When
the child was II or ~ years of age. his
parents returned to their native land.
Mayer attended German schools. and
when he reached the age of q he was
informed that he must enter the Ger
man army. Mayer refused to enlist. on
the ground that he was an American
citizen. The case was brought to the
attention Of the American Ambassador.
who forwarded the papers to Washing
tho for the State Departments consid-
Grafton.
Investigation, showed that Mayer
really had a claim on this Government.
The Department states. in Its instruc-
tions to the Ambassador. that persons
born on American soil are Americans.
and as such are entitled to the protec-
tion of this Government.
When the matter was first brought
to the attention Of the German authori-
ties, they denied the right of the United
States to interfere, and held that as
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BIMETALLIsTS
Will Sail for Europe on Saturday
Next

BLOOMINGTON, ILL.,, May 4.-Ex-
Vice President Stevenson will sail from
New York for Havre next Saturday, on
the steamship La Touraine, in company
with Messrs. Wolcott and Payne, the
other members of the Bimetallic Com
mission. He will leave Bloomington to-
day, accompanied by Mrs. Stevenson and
his daughter. Letitia. Mrs. Stevenson
will stop in Washington few days and
then return home. Miss Stevenson will
accompany her father to Europe and
will remain abroad until his return
Mr.. Stevenson, in an interview. said that
the commission will first visit Paris and
later the other capitals Of Europe. prob
ably London first and next Berlin.
I'VE will be guided to a great extent
by our instructions from Washington"
said he. "Our object is to secure the con-
cent Of all the European nations, or as
many of them as possible, to the holding
of a conference of the nations In regard
to an international agreement as to the
coinage and ratio of gold and silver"
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SOLLY SMITH SLUGGED
AND TOOK A DECISION OVER
FLAHERTY
Fitz in No Hurry About Making Up
His Mind-Boxing at the
Bay

NEW YORK, May 4-Solly Smith Of
Los Angeles and Martin Flaherty of
Lowell, Mass. met tonight in twenty
five round glove contest at 122 pounds
before the Broadway Athletic club.
Both fought to the limit and each Of
them was ready and willing to continue
at the end of the twenty-fifth round,
but the referee decided in favor of the
western man. although Smith had drop
ped to his knees frequently during the
bout to avoid Flahertys rushes. These
two men had never met before but each
had met George Dixon. Flaherty in his
three meetings with Dixon secured q
draw each time, while Smith was de-
feated in his only contest with Dixon.
FITZ NOT ANXIOUS
NEW YORK, May 4.-Fitzsimmons
has arrived from Pittsburg. He has set
aside all chances Of a match with
Choynski by declaring that the posting
of $1,000 by "Parson" Davies with AL
Smith to further the encounter next
fall was futile. Fitzsimmons says that
he does not intend to fight anybody for
while, and if he does make UP his mind
to go into the ring once more his next
opponent will not be Choynski.
"If Joe wants to fight me he must go
ahead and lick Corbett and Maher. There
is no absolute chance Of any Of thoee
would-be fighters meeting me unless
they go ahead and do something. I've
fought everyone. and licked them all.
with the exception Of Goddard and jack
son. Peter is a great fighter, but has re-
tired Goddard is the only man left, and
he is entitled to first chance"
Speaking of Corbett, the champion
said: IT don't know what will do with
him. 1 may fight him again, and may
not"
BOXERS BUSY
SAN FRANCISCO, May 4.-This will
be busy month for the boxers. as no
less than three local clubs have ar
ranged entertainments in the f1stic line.
The Olympic Club is first In the field,
with an entertainment on the 18th. Joe
Cans and Mike Leonard will furnish one
of the bouts. and on past performances
should put up an interesting contest.
Harry Baker, the Chicagoan, and Jim
Jeffries, hailed by some as the coming
champion, will also figure on the
Olympic Clubs program. 1t is probable
that this mill will be the star contest of
the May series.
McKeever, the Philadelphia welter
weight, who is to box George Green be-
fore the National Club towards the lat
ter end Of the month, Is on his way here
from Chicago. The date of this match
has not been fixed, but 1t Is understood
that McKeever has requested the club
to set it for May 21st.
Frank p. Slavin is to fight under the
California Athletic Clubs auspices on
May oath. The man he Is to be pitted
against is known as ''Thunderbolt"
Smith. He is colored heavy weight.
and as far as can be learned, his best
performance Of late was six-round
|Eo with Peter Maher in Philadelphia.
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u-357)
Timber Land, Act June 3, I676-N0-
tice for Publication
I1NIrEp STATES LAND OFFICE. no

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE. Los
Angeles, CAL, January 4. 1897.
Notice Is hereby given that In compliance
with the proyisions q the act Of congress
Of timber lands in the states Of California
Oregon Nsvada and Washhingt0n ,hs ,sS,. Terri;
states BY act of August 4. 1892, Ferdinand
sarnow Of Los Angeles ,;nII, City; county of los Los
In this office his sworn statement No
=. for the purchase .sa q the s4 Of NWA and 4,
No. I south, range No. Is west. 8. B. NJ, and
viii offsr proof to show that the land
stone than for agricultural purposes, and
to establish his claim to said land before
Los Angeles. Cal. on Thursday. the 25tl
day of March, 1897.
He names as witnesses: Edward v. Hig-
gins, Thomas ]. Moffltt, William W. Cot
Tie, Perry w. Cottle, all Of Santa Monica
Cal. Any and all persons claiming ad-
vcrsely the above described lands are re
quested to file their claims In this ONCE on
or before said 25th day Of March, 1897.
wcd-10-t T. j. BOLTON, Register.
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IN THE SENATE
Foraker Makes Speech-Homestead
Bill Passed

WASHINGTON, May 4.-Senators
German of Maryland and Foraker of
Ohio had little tilt in the senate late
today during the consideration of the
sundry civil appropriation bill. There was
aoued interest in the controversy from
the fact that Mr.. Foraker is a newcomer
and this was his maiden effort. It occur
req when Mr.. Foraker offered an amend
ment appropriating 100000 for the
tennessee river. This gave Mr.. German
text for severe criticism of reckless
extravaganza in appropriations There
was something of a stir when Mr.. For
aker rose to reply to Mr.. German.
He began with mild criticism of Mr.
German for attempting as he said. to
instruct senators as their duty to the
country. The Ohio senator then spoke Of
the policy Of the Republican party as to
the tariff, and maintained that the tariff
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LINES or TRAVEL
PACIFIC COAST STEAMSHIP co.

The company's elegant steamers Santa
Rosa and Corona leave Redondo ar II am.
and Port Los Angeles at 2:2o p. m: for
San Francisco via santd Barbara and Port
i. 5. .. i. Il. Il. Is. 70. Leave fori! Los An
geles at 8. M. and Redondo at II am. for
San Diego. May 2. 9. 10, "A, IS. %, %, 80. The
Corona calls also at Newport. Cara con.
10 am. or from Redondo railway depot
at $3.50 am.
s. =. r. r. depot at las pm. for steamers
The steamers Eureka and Coos bay lsevs
San Pedro and East San Pedro for 6an
Francisco via Ventura, Carpenterla. Santa
BarbsIa, oaviots, Port Hefscrd. cSyacos,
$50 pm. May /, s. 3. Is, II. u. Is. -; June
2. s. 10. u, IS. %. 70 80; July I. 9. u. u. -
San Pedro leave s. 2. R. r.. (Arcads de-
poD at sos pm. and Terminal Railway de-
pot at 5:12 pm. The company reserves
right to change. without previous notice.
steamers sailing dates and hours Of sail-
". PARRIs. Agt.. 1a! ". Second st. Los
Angeles. GOODALL. PERKINS 4 CO.,
Gen. Agts., 8. +.
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By insurgents Under Gen.
Robi
CUBAN PRISONERS SET FREE
THE GOVERNMENT coM1rIEsARY
SACKED
Weyler's Terrible War Policy Results
In Great sufferings in Matan-
xas-Fever and Smallpox
Associated Press Special wire.

Associated Press Special Wire.
NEW YORK, May IA dispatch to
the Journal from Havana says: Cuban
troops led by Gen. Jesus Robi. recently
defeated the Spanish column of Gen.
Rey. The Spaniards numbered 1900, or
over twice as many as the insurgents,
who were pitted against them. Rey's
rout was 50 complete that he has been
removed from his command by Weyler
and will be sent to Spain to answer
charges of cowardice before the military
tribunal.
Robi was encamped near Bayamo.
His scouts brought news Of the with
drawal of the regular Spanish troops
from that city and the abandonment OF
the place to the local volunteers, Gen.
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| Calixo Garcia, commanding the depart
ment of the East, sent one of his dyna-
mite guns with the best trained crew un-
der his command, with instructions to
Robi to fall upon the city forthwith.
Robi had little difficulty in taking the
city. The volunteers offered slight re-
sistance. not holding out long enough
to warrant the bringing Of the dynamite
gun into play. The insurgents sacked
the government commissary. liberated
Cubans in the prisons and supplied them
selves with all the arms and ammunition
that the garrison contained. They nailed
the Cuban colors to the Flagstaff on the
city hall and were about to evacuate
the city and bear off the plunder, when
Rey's forces came in sight.
Robi's forces were still in Bayamo
when Reys advance was discovered.
Fleeing volunteers had taken the news
of the attack on Bayamo to Rey at Man
zanillo, and the Spanish General, on the
point of embarking with his command
for Havana and thence to Spain. de-
cided to hurry back to Bayamo to the
relief of the garrison.
Robi took up a position beyond the
city and awaited the coming of the
Spanish hosts. Before Rey's men could
fire a shot the dynamite gun was opened
upon them and fire Of musketry fol-
lowed. The Spaniards, though taken by
surprise, pushed bravely on.
The terrific work of the dynamite gun,
which was used with frightful effect,
a. length dismayed them and panic
was soon the result. The terrorized men
retreated in disorder and were far be-
yond the control of their officers
The slaughter Of the Spanish troops
by the dynamite gun was terrible. The
Insurgents were practically unscathed.
the enemy having had scarcely chance
to fire on them. Garcia decided not TO
hold Bayamo, having need OF the men
for important work.
DEATH AND MISERY.
CHICAGO, May "A special to the
Tribune from Washington says Ohclal
reports Of the most serious character
have recently come to the State De-
partment regarding the starvation and
misery in Cuba, and Secretary Sherman
has ussued special instructions to all
the consular officers in Cuba, requesting
detailed reports as to the situation In
their districts. In the course OF long,
confidential report from Matanzas,
United States Consul Alexander e.
Bryce said: "Over 1000 persons have
been concentrated at this place. three
quarters of whom are entirely without
means of support. Women and children
are dying on the streets from starvation.
Death and misery walk hand In hand.
Among these people there are several
Americans. Yellow fever, smallpox and
other diseases are prevalent. All this Is
the result of General Weyler's inhuman
policy. Aid for these sufferers should
promptly come from the United States. !"
Other reports Of a similar character
have been received from the regularly
accredited agents of the United States
and have been placed before President
Mckinley.
AFFAIRS AT MANILA
MANILA, May 4.-The Spanish troops
have captured Naic. In the engagement
the insurgents lost 500 killed, the Span
ish lost 20 killed ard had eighty wound
ed. Two hundred of the insurgents were
captured.
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MEDIUMS

MME LEO, THE RENOWNED FORE
caster and card reader; she tells the past.
q certainty as to the proper course to
pursue in life; she gives lucky charms.
brings the separated together causes
speedy marriage with the one you love;
tells II the one you love Is false or true.
also very successful In locating mines
and minerals; all those in trouble In husi-
ness matters. love and family anairs
should by all means consult her; letters
containing 50 cents In stamps, giving
age. color Of hair and eyes, married or
single. will receive prompt attention:
don't fail to see her: hours a. m. to 7 :So
Pm: Sunday, 10 am. to pm. at 6l6h
w. Sixth St. Los Angeles. 6-l3
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Two Big Fires

COLUMBUS. O., May 4.-Fire at
Caldwell today destroyed $4,000 worth
of property in the center Of the business
portion of the town. Insurance about
10000.
MINERAL POINT, WIS.,, May A.
Fire last night destroyed half q block
of business buildings. Masonic and Odd
Fellows halls were also burned and the
ciey hall badly damaged.
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Dividend Notice

OFFICE OF THE WEDGE GOLD MIN
ing, Milling & Water Supply Co., 21s-214
5timson block, Los Angeles, CAL. Apri|
70, 1897. 12
At a meeting of the board Of directors 81
his company held today, the monthly
bic at the office Of the company. May y
i'Is f5sn.fss books e'sss & y MI s1s' 's.s,..
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Mayer was born of German subject
he was German citizen. The authori-
ties found that in another case Of mill
tary imprisonment, which was consid-
cred some years ago, Germany admit
ted practically the contentious raised
now. The authorities are confident the
demand Of this Government will be COM
piled with.
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x1lben. contain1 ohotp attack upon
the methods of soma of Ire ssorganiuers''
Of the ordor. There woe considerable
discussion regarding the proposed leg
islation, the object of which Il to cre-
Ate two insurance clauses in the order.
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p0llcy OF the RepVVksSe~S - - spe1 &&N Z
for itself more eloQueutly than any hu'
Imam tongue can speak.
He assured the senator from Maryland
THAT the Republican administration
would raise suf11cient revenue to meel
the needle Of the government without re.
sorting to bond Issues. and at the same
ime he would guarantee that there would
be no unnecessary or extravagant ex'
Ipenditures.
Mr.. German replied In 1ocular vein
and spoke of Mr.. Foraker az lone Of the
great host from Ohio" and expressed
surprise that the senator from the state
sending US president should be the first
to urge an increase of half a million dol
lars in the appropriations"
| Upon Mr.. Allison's objection Mr.. For
aker finally withdrew hie amendment.
A Anal vote on the free homestead bill
was taken at 3 o'clock. and the bill passed,
~ to II.
The negative vote was: Chiffon. Clay,
German. Hawley. Kenney, Mills MUIR
ply, Plat Of Connecticut, Smith, Vest,
and Walthall.
The tariff bill was reported early In
the day. and Mr.. Aldrich gave notice that
It would be called up on the 18th inst q
The Morgan Cuban resolution again
went over.
The sundry civil bill was considered,
but was not completed.
The item of 81. 2.ssssSS.ssss ssssS ssssS for continuing the
improvement Of the Mississippi from the
head of the passes to the mouth OF the
Ohio river was amended 50 as to be i'm
mediately available.
At 4:40 the senate went into executive
session and then adjourned.
NOMINATIONS CONFIRMED
WASHINGTON. May 4.-The senate
today confirmed the following nomina-
tons: Bellamy Storrer Of Ohio to be
minister to Belgium: Robert Patterson
Of Tennessee, consul general at CAL
cutta. India; Huntington Wilson of Illi-
nois, second secretary of legation at To-
kio, Japan; Passed Assistant Engineer
T. G. Burgdorff, chief engineer In the
navy.
HAWAIIAN SUGAR
WASHINGTON, May 4.-The erect Of
the action Of the finance committee of
the senate in throwing. out the house
provision in reference to the Hawaiian
reciprocity treaty has been nthe subject
OF some comment. One member of the
committee says 1t is the intention Of the
to deal with the matter here
after. The effect Of the bill as 1t stands,
he says, will no doubt be to impose a
duty on Hawaiian sugar. Some amend
ment to regulate this will be prepared,
but just what form 1t will take has not
been determined.
SILK DUTIES
WASHINGTON, May 4-Consul-G Cen
eral McIvor, at Kanawaga. reports to
the State Department that according to
current reports the Japanese Govern
ment is about to send commission tc
for the purpose of influence
ing reduction in the increased import
duties, which, according to the American
papers. is was proposed to levy on silk.
For this reason he regards it as import
ant for the department to know that the
imperial Diet has passed an act allow
ing. bonus to all Japanese exporters of
raw silk.
At present the silk market Is s'pan-
lcky," he said, over the fear that the dis
eaee of the silk worms which has at
fected the amount and quality of the raw
silk output may assume the form Of
national misfortune.
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Legion Of Honor

SAN FRANCISCO. May 4.-The
grand council Of the American Legion
Of Honor is in annual session here. The
report of the grand commander Thomas
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BATHS

HAMMAM-TURKIsH BATHS. ELEC-
tricity massage, rubs, plunge: porcelain
tubs; all kinds of baths from Csc up.
Hours: Ladies. s a. m. to 8 p. m, also
and night. Tel. Black 6Sl. 30 8. Broad
way. 5-9
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EXCURSIONS


prr1.L1Pe' PERsoNAxLY CONDUCT
al oxcurpious, Denver = Hio. O.ando ana
Rock ISland route, leavo Lon Angeles
WA 1s:;s.s K: ss' a;ss ss's ;x;s
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FOR SALE-$35o FOR A HALF INTER.
est in an Al proposition; big thing. Ad-
dress c., box 5. Herald 6
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FOR SALE-LIVE STOCK

FOR SALE-HORsE AND BUGGY
cheap, or will trade either for a goot
bicycle; come and see us. 234 Also st.
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FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

FOR sALE-A FIRST CLASS STEAM
threshing OUTFIT at a low price and reason.
able terms. w. w. HOWARD, 308 W
First st.
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noR "a IIz&x as7xrs
|cssy Loss

FOR eALD-C. A. SMITH WILL SELL.
lots In his Third addition on easy install-
ments and build new houses to suit. pay
able same way. O6lce. 313 w. First vt. IT
FOR sALE-WE SELL THE EARTH.
BA69ETT q SMITH. Pomona, Cal 6-26tf
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FOR ROOM HOUSE
and lot, close in, $500: incumbrance Sl460
want vacant lot or land. r. VERCH, room
80. Temple block. 5-7-0
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FOR SALE-MORGAN & WRIGHT vUI.-
canizer. Main st. Bicycle Academy. 5i7
s. Main st.
FOR SALE-BAR0AIN; TwO-SEATED
hood-top carriage. lis N. Los Angeles
st.
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FOR ExCHAN0E-REAL ESTATE

THE H. S. SMITH REALTY CO., sue
cessors to Smith & Davies, 225 Byrne
building. &
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FOR SALE-7O ACRES IN ALFALFA
near San Pedro; $4,000. J. @. WILLMON
12lh s. Broadway. 81
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ceustry Prepsrsv

FOR SALE-RICH LAND, ONLY $S5 TO
S65 per acre, with free water right ES-
CONDIDO LAND CO.. So6 w. Second
Daily camera., 1897-05-21
A NEW STAT EMsNT.
An Old Soldier at Monte Vista claims to
Have Seen j. G. Gibson Kill Blanche
Lamont.

Denver, May 2I.-A News special from
Monte Vista this morning states the fol-
lowing in reference to the murder of
Blanche Lamont in San Francisco:
"Willlam T. Bryant, an inmate of the
Soldiers Home here since March 5, 1897,
and who lived for year previous in
Denver, and who came to Denver from
San Francisco, on oath declares that he
was in the Emanuel Baptist church in
San Francisco on the night of the murder
of Blanche Lamont and knows that
Theodore Durrant did not commit the
deed, and asserts that Rev. ]. George
Gibson is the murderer"
Bryant has for some time declared
that he knew thai Durrant was innocent
and upon the advice OF Col. French
made out an affidavit which he has sent
to San Francisco. The affidavit is as
follows:
"My name is William T. Bryant. | am
63 years of age have lived in Calltor-
MIA since IS49, up to March 1896. | am
familiar with the location cfthe Emanuel
Baptist church, in which Blanche La
mont was murdered. | saw Rev. J.
George Gibson with a woman in his
arms in the body of the church going to-
ward the south corner of the church. |
heard him say, this kills that evidence.
l knew Rev. J. George Gibson perfectly
well. | heard the woman groan num-
Der of times, as though in mortal agony.
| make this statement as an act of justice
to an innocent man. Theodore Durrant
not murder Blanche Lamont, but Rev. J.
George Gibson did,.
(Signed) WILLIAM T. BRYANT.
Witnesses E. w. Garretson, S. M
French, State of Colorado, Rio Grande
county.
"Subscribed and sworn to before me,
this 2oth day of May, 1897, at the Colo
rado Soldiers and Sailors Home, Monte
Vista, Colo and certify that the afhant
has been personally known to me as
William I. Bryant since the 5th day of
February, 1897.
(Signed) HARVEY w. GREEN.
Notary Public"
The sobriety and reliability of Bryant
is well vouched for by Col. French of
the Soldiers home.
Daily camera., 1897-05-21
AANNA'S INDIGNATION,
The Golden Calf is Sore Dispieased With
His Senate Colleagues.

Washington, May 2I.-Senator Hanna
in an interview last evening on the Nor
gan resolution, said: q deplore the sen
ate's action. 1t vas inopportune. 1t
was uncalled for in face of the policy be.
ing followed out by the state depart,
ment." He further continued that the
senate's action had the appearance of a
discourtesy to the administration, as
there had been a policy promulgated
and which was being closely followed.
He said that such brainy liars as Hoar
OF Wisconsin, Spooner of Wisconsin and
White of California perceived the SEN
ate's lack of right 10 such a procedure
and voted against the measure. He
concluded with saying that the admins
tration has in two months perfected a
policy with regard to Cuba that the
previous administration did not do in
four years.
Daily camera., 1897-05-21
BUSINESS CASUALTIES.
Directors of IA New York Bank Announce
Cessation of Business.

New York, May 2I-The directors of
the Third National bank have announced
that they will retire from business and
will pass into liquidation as rapidly as
possible. The National City bank will
take deposits and assume the debts. The
gross deposits amount to SI2 900
They claim the bank to be solvent il
sufficient time be allowed.
Daily camera., 1897-05-21
Canal Wrecked.

Port Celborne, May 2I-The Welland
canal has been wrecked and the country
around ST. GATHERINGS flooded, as re-
suit of collision of the steamer Outh-
waite and the gates of lock 7. Three
gates were carried away and the whole
country flooded.
Daily camera., 1897-05-21
The spanish Aroused.

Tampa, Fla, May 2I-A demonstra-
ton is being made against the American
consulate at Havana, and the officials
have stationed troops to guard against
attack.
Daily camera., 1897-05-21
Will Proclaim Annexation,

Athens, May 2I-M. Gianniandios, the
Greek consul general at Canea, has ar
rived here and asserts that after the
withdrawal OF the Greek troops the
Cretans will institute provisional gov
ernment and proclaim a union with
Creece
Daily camera., 1897-05-21
Boston Bank Discontinues.

Boston, May 2I-The Hancock bank
has gone into liquidation. the Merchants S
Trust company acting as agent. The
institution has not been profitable and
this action has been expected.
Daily camera., 1897-05-21

announcement for Sugar Beet Growing.
1t will not be the fault of the United
States government or that of the secre-
tary OF agriculture il tie beet sugar IN
dustry is not success in the various
states, says the Colorado Springs Gazette.
From the latest accounts the seed tor
this remunerative plant has been sent to
some 10000 farmers who have made ap-
plication Tor the same. If climate, soil,
transportation and few other elements
o not interfere, and If the beet will only
grow and manifest some desire to develop
saccharine matter we may manage to gel
even with Germany and the sugar trusts