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The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-06-10

SOOUs
Secretary Wilson, the head of the ag-
ricultural department, having ditribut-
ed sugar beet seeds to about 10000
farmers, is now sending out agents to
make a thorough investigation as to the
sections of the country best suited for
beet culture, the object being to indi-
cate to those desiring to establish sugar
beet factories, the locations in which
they are most likely to be successful.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27
WHY SMITH RESIGNED.


He Gives His Reason Which The Pres
ident Declares Inadequate.
New York, Jan. 27.-A dispatch to
the Herald from Caracas, says:
The Official Gazette publishes an
open letter from DR.. Smith, formerly
minister of public improvements and
agriculture. The letter gives the rea-
son for the resignation of DR.. Smith,
which, he says, was due to the fact
that during the serious Illness OF his
brother the minister of finance gave a
social function and dinner, which was
attended by the other members OF the
cabinet.
President Crespo declares that the
reason announced by DR.. Smith for his
action was petty and inadequate mas
much as the country needed and was
entitled to the services Of the citizens
without regard to private motives.
1t is reported that the real reason
arises from the attempt Of the govern
ment to introduce into the Bank OF
Venezuela si,0O0,o 900 of German capital.
1t is declared that the Conservative po-
litical element in the republic is OPP
posed to the intrusion Of foreign capt.
tai into government institutions.
It is semi-officially stated Senior Err
nesto Garcia win succeed DR.. Smith.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27
BANK SUSPENSION.

Olympia, Washn.. Jan. 2T.-The fol
lowing notice was posted on the door
of the First National bank as the first
announcement of its suspension:
lowing to unexpected heavy with
drawals of deposits. this bank is COM
PEELED to suspend until we can realize
on other assets. DepOsitors will not
lose a dollar.
"A A. PHILLIPS, President"
Mr.. Phillips stated the immediate
cause of the suspension was the with
drawal by the state treasurer of $780,
600 of state money. This frightened
other depositOrs. who made a run on
the bank forcing it to close it's doors.
The state deposits were withdrawn
Jan. 10Th. The liabilities of the bank
are 100000. of which $35,0000
are individual deposits of citi-
zens in this town and
county. The assets are stated to be
$226, 900, a large amount Of which can
be realized very soon.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27
THOSE HEATHER CHINESE.

Los Angeles, Cal. Jan. 27.-The kill
ing of Little Pete" in San FraniscO
Saturday night has stirred up the old
feud between the rival factions in
this city and trouble is looked for at
any moment. The Bing Kong Tong
and the Hop Sing Tong are showing
considerable activity and are ready TO
do some killing. The old time dispute
between the So YuD and the Sam Yup
companies is also being agitated.
Already the So Yups have declared
boycott on the Sam Yups' stores
and placed spoilers at the entrances
to learn which of the So Yup mem
bers patronize the forbidden places
and the killing OF Wong Chez, chief
of the So Yups has not vet been aveng-
ed. The arrival Of two notorious
Ratchet men from San Francisco has
been noted and it has been given out
that about a dozen more are expected
every day.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27
COUNT MURAVIEFF.
PEN PICTURE OF RUSSIA'S NEW
FOREIGN MINISTER.
BE is Conservative in al Things, Has Had
a Life of Diplomatic Experience
and Knows His Business.

New York, jan pa dispatch to
the Herald from st. Petersburg, says:
The Novoe Vremya says that Count
Muravieff's visit to Paris is demon
strative in character and a great nov
city in a diplomatic way, it's aim being
to put an end to recent rumors of cool
ness between France and Russia.
Count Muravieff will probably regard
his visit to Paris as one to re-assure
the French of Russia's cordial inten-
tions in the light Of a pleasant official
task For years the new minister of
foreign affairs in the cars govern
ment has been regarded as a friend of
the big European republic and it is
known that he will exert himself to the
utmost to preserve the excellent I'M
Outstanding which exists at present
between France and his country
On the other hand Europe feels that
if France has a warm friend in the
new minister the cause of peace has
little to fear from him. His emperor,
who after all, conducts the foreign af-
fairs of his vast possession, is firm in
his determination to avert war and the
new minister, whatever his personal
Feelings, Will give himself Wholly 10 the
execution of the imperial policy.
The appointment of Count Muravieff
is generally credited to the influence
of the Dowager Empress of Russia,
and this fact, together with his known
friendly relations with the court at
Copenhagen, where he was stationed
for several years, has led German news
papers to declare that he will oppose
the interests of their country. There
is no ground for these statements,
however beyond that already stated in
his popularity with the royal family
OF Denmark.
THE count is fifty-two years old and
in the full maturity of his powers. He
knows Paris and Berlin thoroughly"
says the Paris Temps, having resid-
ed in those capitals, as secretary and
councillor of their respective embas-
sizes. In Vienna he is regarded as a
strong friend of peace, perfectly correct
as diplomatist and very well dispos-
ed toward Austria Hungary, possibly
alive to Germany, a little inclined to
firt with England, but bent upon seek
ing with her the foundations of a Sc
rious accord, and especially absolutely
inclined to cultivate the Franco-Rus-
sian entente cordially. This portrait"
the Temps, says, lis guaranteed"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC
LATEST OFF THE WIRES FROM
OVER THE WORLD.
a Complete Bpitome OF The Days Happen.
ings, Briefed and Boiled Down, up
to Time of Going to Press.

The cold weather reports continue to
show intense cold all over the country.
Thermometer rises to zero at Chica-
go and drops to So below at Winnipeg.
The cold wave did not materialize
in Florida and fruit there is uninjured.
Nevada Legislature passes the bill
legalizing glove contests, and the fight
will be pulled off there.
Congressman-electB Burke and James
O'Neill have a fist fight in the streets
Of Dallas and are arrested.
There is talk of extending the West
Texas road from Beeville to Oakville.
General store of c. Letot, Dallas
county, robbed and burned. The post
office was in the store. Two negroes
arrested and the Federal authorities
will charge them with burning post
office
1t is declared authoritatively that the
plague is in every district in India.
One-tenth OF all the cattle in India
have died for lack of food.
The danger of cholera is now added
to that of the bubonic plague in India.
German army officer who run a la
borer through the back for stumbling
against him gets three years.
Six days of continuous snow in East
Russia. Soldiers guard mails en-
route on account of wolves.
Manufacturers convention open ses-
sion in Philadelphia.
Luling sends her contribution TO the
Buckner's orphan home.
Seven firemen and two bystanders Sc
riously hurt at Chicago fire.
Second session of Christian workers
in Mexico is in session in the City of
Mexico.
Queen Lii holds reception in Wash
ington and the ladies flock to shake
her fat hand.
Bryan tells Tammany how much he
thinks of them.
Me Too Plat is banquetted at AL
bany in royal style, covers set for 6
thousand guests.
]. B. Earl is senator-elect from South
Carolina.
Jonas of Nevada, is reelected to the
Senate.
Harris is eletced to Senate in Kan
sas in place of Pfeffer.
Spooner is senator-elect from Wis
consin.
Deadlock continues in Idaho and in
Utah Legislatures.
Another Buckner orphan dies max
ing IS victims.
Minister Willis funeral was very
simply conducted.
Mrs. Mckinley is in Chicago, look
ing after Inauguration wardrobe.
Texas railway surgeons are in SEES.
sion in Dallas.
National association OF women su9
ragists open session in Des Moines.
Two lives lost in hotel fire at For
Smith, Ark.
Sam Boykin burned to death in &
boarding house fire in Yoakum.
Sherman will stick to the premiership
so says Governor Bushnell.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27
WANTS THE LAWS CHANGED.

Denver, Colo, Jan. Ex-senator
Bromley has introduced a resolution
requesting Congress to call a conven-
ton for the revision Of the Legislature
of the United States and soliciting 9TH
er states to take similar action. The
preamble says:
1T is necessary that changes be
made in the said legislation in order
to adapt it to the present conditions
and to protect the country against
great and impending dangers, and to
prevent any improper judicial en-
croachments and the abnormal growth
of powerful corporations and influen-
ces that could not be foreseen at the
time OF the adoption of the legislation"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27
BIG NEBRASKA FIRE.

Lincoln, Neb., Jan. 26.-The Hall
Lansing block No. 1885 20" street,was
totally destroyed by fire at an early
hour this morning. The block was
given up to roomers and as the Legis-
Iature is in session it was quite full.
Several had narrow escapes. One uni
versity student, George Tebault, was
carried out by the firemen. John Co.
rim and l.. Bruno, Legislature employ
es, succeeded in getting to the side
walk with the loss of all their cloth
ing, left in their room. The building
was valued at $4,000, partially insur-
ed. The cause Of the fire was a lamp
explosion.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27
BATTLE ROYAL.

Lexington, KY, Jan. PA terrible
battle occurred late Tuesday afternoon
on Green river, near Brownsville. The
combatants were Eugene Carrier, ].
]. Carrier, Nathan Scaggs and Luther
Scaggs on one side and G. w. Hazelip,
Alfonzo Hazelip and his son, on the
other side. G. w. Hazelip was shot in
the groin and hand and Alfonzo in the
breast, arm and side.
Nathan Scaggs was shot in the Shout
der. and Ben Scaggs. bystander. in
the arm. The two Hazelips will die.
The trouble occurred over the alleged
betrayal Of Carriers sister by Alfonzo
Hazelip. All were prominent. The
Carrier brothers are large merchants.
G. w. Hazelip Is an uncle OF State
Treasurer G. w. Long. His brother is
president of the Grayson county bank.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27
FAMILIES SUFFERING.

st. Louis, Mo-, Jan. 27.-Sixty- six
destitute families have applied to the
police for aid. No systematic attempt
to relieve the suffering caused by the
intense cold has been made. There
are two charitable organizations here,
the Provident association and the st.
Vincent De Paul association, but they
are swamped. The newspapers con-
tanned editorials pointing to the CRAWL
ty Of the situation and endorsing the
Chicago method OF relieving the dis
tress. Mayor Walbridge will proba-
bly, call a mass meeting to take steps
for the relief of the needy.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27
DROPPED FIFTY FEET.

Altoona, Pa.s JAN 26.-AD0ub I'm
o'clock last night shedding
party of forty people from Tyrone
drove into quarry at Pemberton.
The sled, horses and party were
precipitated fifty feet to the bottom OF
the precipice. where they lay in a
graf mass. Twenty persons were bad
ly injured. AS soon as the news reach
ed Tyrone a special train was fitted out
and all the doctors in town were con-
veyed to the scene. The party was
mostly made up Of young people. Girls
and boys with arms and legs broken
and blood streaming from their wounds
lay in the drifts of snow. The mer-
curry stood at below zero, adding to
the horror OF the catastrophe. The
following is partial list Of the injur-
ed: Alice Hadden. Jessie Stone, Eu-
gene Champion. William Jones, How
ard Templeton; they are badly hurt.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27
Price $500 a Year.
FITZ INTERVIEWED
Whips Corbett Once More With Hi
Talking Machine.

Whips Corbett Once More With His
Talking Machine.
New York, Jan. 27.-Robt. Fitzsim-
mons will go into training today for
his battle with James J.. Corbett.
According to the articles of agree
ment with Dan Stuart who is promot
ing the fight, Fitzsimmons nor Cor
bett will be notified of the locality of
the battle ground until February II.
consequently neither of them is in n
position to select training quarters
and begin heavy work. Fitzsimmons
mas decided to remain right in this
city until he hears from Stuart and
has mapped out for himself a system
OF exercises that he will follow daily
during his short stay here. He will
make daily twelve-mile run from
the Bartholdi hotel. where he is stop
ping,( to Macombs and return. start
ing ut Central park. He will use the
dumb bells few moments each day
and will exercise with the wrist ma
chine. In an interview last night FitZ-
simmons said:
Il think il is not necessary for me
to take any gymnasium work, as |
have no flesh to take off and simply
desire to make my wind good and
keep my muscles supple. The run and
slight exercise will do this for me.
won't box or punch the bag for at
least two weeks as | want to give my
sore knuckle good rest before using
it. 1t is all right now; the swelling
has gone down and the soreness has
left entirely and have not the slight
est fear for it. 1t is as good as ever
it was, and l hope to try its strength
on Corbett's jaw.
II am expecting to hear from Stuart
shortly in order to select training
places. l do not know where the fight
will be decided. but it is my impress
sion that it will be in Mexico. If it is
shall engage the same quarters that
l had for the Maher fight at Juarez.
Mexico.
Il do not know who will train or
second me vet. as Martin Julian may
be prevented from going with me OH
account of his mothers serious illness.
At the present time 1 weigh about 16S
pounds and l will be but few pounds
| lighter on March II. when ! enter the
ring"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27
A SENATOR'S COUSIN.

Bolton, Kas., Jan. 27.-It was shown
in the Probate court here that Isaac
Lane, cousin of the late Senator Jim
Lane, was SO years old and destitute
and alone.
The jury found him incapable of la
king care of himself. A guardian is
to be appointed who will try to dis
pose of his house at auction and see
that the old man is sent to his daugh-
ter, in Illinois. Senator Lane, in his
time, was one of most prominent men
in the west and did as much to ad-
vance Kansas interests probably as
any other man.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27
ANOTHER INTERVIEW.
A Preacher Cabs About What He
Don't Know.

a GredCneT IdDS ADout "Hdt NhS
Don't Know.
Boston, Jan. 27.-Dr. VIM. R. Alger.
of this city, the well known lecturer
and divine, will probably accept the
pastorate of the Unitarian church, at
Berkeley, California. In an interview
last night DR.. Alger said:
Yes, it is very likely that shall go
to California, but the bargain as yet
is not closed; it needs ratification.
Some time ago / received letter from
the church asking If / would accept
the pastorate Of the Unitarian church
for four months. /, Of course, was
somewhat surprised to receive such an
invitation, for Il was something that 1
never dreamed of. ! Immediately wrote
back that would accept the pastorate
for the stated time with great pleas
ure. have been waiting to get let
ter to bind the bargain. expected 1t
yesterday. AS il did not come this
morning, shall look for it Wednesday
morning with some degree of assur-
ance"
do you think there is possibility
OF your staying there. judging from
present conditions?"
That / cannot say. / am not ac-
quainted TO any extent with the situa-
ton in the church or with the meth
DDS there, but you may say that il 1 do
not have permanent pastorate shall
no doubt accept lectureship there and
arrange II so that 1 could go every
winter In that way could spend my
summers here. 1 really think that
would be very pleasant. l am a very
busy man now, and have been for
years. i think a few months in Cal
ifornia would brighten me up wonder
fully; but l want it understood that it
is not settled as yet that shall leave
Boston,"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27
SENATORIAL DEAD LOCK.

Salem, Ore. Jan. 27.-With the end
Of the present week One-half Of the
present legislative session will have
passed and no business whatever has
yet been done. There now seems lit
tie probability OF an agreement be-
tween the Senate and the Benton
House, and while the present chaotic
conditions prevail no legislation can
be enacted.
Minor, n Democrat, who has been
answering roll call in the Benton
House, is expected to withdraw and
leave the Benton men without a ma
jority. 1t is now stated that it is the
intention of the Mitchell men in the
House to get together and vote for
United States senator next Tuesday.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27
TABLES TURNED.
would-Be Mobbers Get A Dose OF
Lead Pills.

would-Be Mobbers Get A Dose OF
Lead Pills.
Cincinnati, Ohio. Jan. GA special
to the Commercial Tribune from Al
bany, Tenn, says:
David Hoffman and w. ]. Leonard,
OF Campbellsville. who have Just re-
turned from the Cumberland noun
tains state that Tuesday In Morgan
county, Tenn, a mob Of men went to
the farm house Of Mr.. Gage to chas-
tise his son for immoral conduct.
Young Gage had a friend in the mob,
Joe Porter, who after they arrived in
the yard, declared they should not
touch Gage. A fight resulted in which
Joe Porter was stabbed and killed.
When Porter fell young Gage ran out
Of the house with a revolver in each
hand, firing at the mob who ran.
One Of them whose name was not
learned by Hoffman and Leonard, fell
mortally wounded. The bodies OF the
two dead men were left lying on the
porch all night.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27
AN OLD BURIAL PLACE.

Mr.. H. d. Kampmann yesterday re-
ceived news from his Bee county ranch
near Pettus that the workmen, in erect
ing a feed storehouse on little mound
in one of the pastures, had opened up
an Indian burying ground. Skulls and
bones and a lot of trinkets were dug
up and have been collected and laid
aside for re-interment.
The mound is about thirty feet In d.
ameter and is raised few feet above
the prairie and is one of three in the
neighborhood. It is now pretty GER
tain that the other two mounds con-
tain remains of human beings Of the
old Indian tribes.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27
FIRE FIEND's TERRIBLE WORK.

Belleville. Mich, Jan. 27.-The house
of A. e. Vandawater, situated three
miles from here caught fire from a de-
fective chimney at o'clock this morn
ing and Mrs. Vandawater and two
children, a boy of s, and a girl of IA,
and Miss Anna VaIdawater, sister
of the father persisted in the flames.
Their bodies were burned beyond rec
ognition.
The other inmates Of the house bare
ly escaped with their lives by jumping
from a second-story window. They
walked in their night robes and bare
footed through the snow about ten in
ches deep to the house of a neighbor
one mile away. Their feet and hands
were frozen and they are still in very
critical condition. The father is al
most distracted over his great loss and
it is feared he will lose his mind.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27
BUENOS AYRES BUDGET.
New Presidential Name-Fatal Fire
Works Explosion.

Works Explosion.
New York. Jan. PA dispatch to
the Herald from Buenos Ayres, says:
The bank of the Argentine Repub-
lie has resolved to grant aid to the
distressed farmers who ask aid until
they can recover from the loss of their
crops.
At a political banquet at Cordoba,
the names of Dr. Hilligrini and Quirlo
Costa were proposed as those of the
chief candidates for president and
vice president.
An explosion III factory where hre
works are made resulted in the killing
of nine men and the serious injury of
eleven others Three small buildings
connected with the factory were de-
stroyed.
The correspondent of the Herald in
Rio Janeiro telegraphs that the Brit
ish steamer CoOlridge has arrived at
that port from New York, under tow
Of the steamer Bona, which was
found on the high seas with her en-.
gines damaged.
The Franco-Brazilian bank Of Rio
Janeiro is negotiating in Paris a loan
of six million pounds for the state of
San PaulO.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27
MONETARY CONFERENCE.

Washington, Jan. 27.-The Senate
has taken up the bill for an interna-
tional monetary conference. Mr..
White spoke in derision of Mr.. VOL
colts trip to Europe. He read an ex-
tract from Mr.. Chambers paper which
referred to Mr.. Sherman as the great
leader who would solve the problem
OF bi-metallism.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27
WILL STRETCH THE HEMP.

Mansfield, Mo-, Jan. 27.-Ed Perry,
the murderer of the Sawyer family,
who had been confined in the Howell
county Jail for safe keeping, has been
brought here, as plot for jail delivery
was discovered at West Plains. Per-
ry will be hanged Saturday next.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27
NEW YORK FOR CUBA.

Albany. N. Y, Jan. 27.-In the Sem
ate today there was a long debate over
the Cuban resolutions passed by the
assembly last week. After being
amended so as to call for the recogni-
ton Of belligerant rights Of the insur-
gents the resolutions were adopted.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27
A WEDDING,

Mr. N. N. Edwards, a young insur-
ance agent Of Gainesville and Miss
Carrie L. Lewis, of San Antonio. were
married last evening at 1880 o'clock. at
the residence of the bride, on Laurel
Heights. The ceremony was perform
ed by Rev. Bayard Craig Mr.. and
Mrs. Edwards left at $3.50 o'clock for
their home in Gainesville.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27
FOR PHILOSOPHICAL HEAD
QUARTERS.

San Diego, Cal. Jan. 27.-The pur-
chase by Il. B. Brambo. of 1872 acres
of land on Point lionel, is said to be
with the view of locating the head
quarters of the Theosophical Society
of America at this point. Mr.. Brambo
represents a New York and English
syndicate. The price paid was $12,-
600.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27
NOTED RESORT BURNED.

Milwaukee, Wis, Jan. 27.-The fire
which swept away a cluster of small
buildings on the corner Of West Wa
ter and Wells streets, involved the ru-
in of the Kueinstlerheim, quaint Bo-
hemian resort of considerable celebri-
ty. The place was built and furnish
ed in the style of old German public
houses
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-27
THE BILL GOES THROUGH.

St Louis, Jan 27.-The Avery-Fel-
low servant bill has passed the lower
House of the Missouri Legislature
with only one vote against it. All at
tempts to load it down with amend
meats failed
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-01-01
THIS SHOULD BOOM FREE SILVER.

Delphi society has a campaign
fad that is decidedly in the interest
Of free silver at 16 to l. In going
to party each girl takes basket
we'll filled with the delicacies OF the
season, and covers it with white or
yellow cloth to suit her politlcal
preference. The young man selects
his basket according to views on the
financial question as argued during
the recent campaign, and then pays
at the rate OF one cent per pounu
for the owner. The baskets are
placed in an adjoining room, and
the purchaser does not know wheth-
er he is getting fat or lean girl:
Each purchaser has the chance OF
lifting his prize on the scales, and
the free silver man gets to kiss his
girl 16 times to the gold standard
mans lind. Sun.