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The morning news., 1897-07-28
GOLD CRAZE STILL GROWING.
SOLDIERS TO START AUG. IN a
RUSH OF FORTUNE HUNTERS.

Sixty-TwO Men In the Military COM
pnnS and the Expedition an EX-
pensive One For the Government.
The Dominion Government TO Add
SIS Mounted Police to the Force of
25O 1t Already Has in the kIOn-
dike-A Former Resident of the
Territory sounds Note OF Warm
ing.
Seattle, Wash, July 27.-Capt. Ray, u.
s. A., with five officers and fifty-six men,
will leave Seattle for Circle City, Alaska,
via st, Michaels Aug. 8. Orders have
been sent to San Francisco to ship year S
supply of clothing, which will include
wooden blankets, axes and all tools neces-
sary to be used in "hutting." Twelve I'M
proved conical tents will be shipped TO
Seattle to-day from Philadelphia by ex-
press. Passage has been secured for the
United States officers and their men on
the North American transportation and
Trading Company's steamer Cleveland,
which leaves Seattle, Aug. 5. Each man 5
fare will cost the government $50, and
each ton of freight will be charged for
about $50.
The Dominion government is to SEND
eighty-five additional mounted police to
the Klondike, there being 250 there. The
men will leave Victoria on Pacific Steam
ship Company's boat in a few days. They
will go in from Dyea travelling light TAX
ing provisions after they get in.
The steamship City of Topeka will sail
tomorrow from Seattle with 2lS passen-
gers. She goes only so far as Juneau,
where a majority of the passengers will
branch out for the mines.
The steamer Islander will sail tomorrow
from Victoria for Juneau with over 200
passengers. Nearly all these going on the
Islander are from Seattle,
The next vessel sailing from Seattle for
Dyea will be the steamer Rosalie, char
tered last Saturday for two trips. AL
ready the 15S passengers that are allowsd
by the Inspectors have been booked for
the Rosalie, and twenty more are hang
ing anxiously about the office, awaiting
the chance of some one dropping out at
the last moment
The steamer Edith, chartered by the
same parties and also scheduled to sail
July 81, will take north sixty horses.
In an interview tonight with the AS
sociated Press correspondent, l.. M. Turn
er, who spent eleven years in Alaska,
and the Arctic regions in the employ of
the government, said: 'It is about time
to call a halt on this mad rush to the
Klondike gold fields. Hundreds of men are
going as far as they can, relying on 9TH
ers to help them. That help will be mea-
gre enough, and scores will certainly en-
dure hardships that death alone Will re-
lieve. The transportation companies can
not possibly accommodate the number go
ing by way of ST. Michaels. The small
river steamers will not afford room for
one third the number going by that route.
The provisions will have to be furnished
by the transportation companies and two
thirds of the passengers will board about
Michaels or along the Yukon and they will
not see Dawson City until next spring.
Many of those who go by way of Dyea
will be compelled to winter at the head
waters of the Yukon.
The morning news., 1897-07-28
COSTLY BLAZE AT YONKERs.
Several Manufacturers Burned Out
but No Lives Lost.

New York, July 27.-Fire at Yonkers this
afternoon destroyed two large factory
buildings occupied by w. A. Reed & Co.
hat manufacturers; Rowland Bros, hat
manufacturers; Bass Bros, silk manufac-
turers. and the Yonkers Silk Company.
The loss will probably reach 100000. and
500 people are thrown out of employment.
There were no casualties, though the
buildings were crowded with employees
when the fire was discovered.
The fire originated in the blowing room
of the hat factory of William Reed & CO..
on the lower floor of the ShelhaF1 build
ing. Two large gas meters exploded, i'm
mediately after the flames burst forth and
the escaping gas helped to feed the flames.
In few minutes fire was breaking
through the windows of the first and sec
ond stories.
There were 900 men and girls in the
building, the third fourth and fifth floors
of which were occupied by the silk fac
tories. Intense excitement prevailed.
while the employees left the building by the
fire escapes, the girls being taken out
first all losing their street clothes, so
little time was given. The fire soon ate
out the heart of the building and then
portions of the walls fell. The wind
carried the flames to the building occu-
pied by Rowland Brothers hat factory,
and the interior of the structure was de-
stroyed.
Just across the street from the building
in which the fire started are the big works
Of Alexander Smith & Sons, the largest
carpet manufacturers in the United
States. For some time II looked as though
these would go. Two thousand persons
were at work In the carpet factories when
the fire broke out They were dismissed
and the works closed
Nfa
0O0 and others run as high as $3.50 900.
Reed & Co. place their loss roughly at
$4,000; Rowland Bros, Pass Bros. and
the Yonkers Silk Company are set down
for $4,000 each.
The loss on the two buildings totally
destroyed is estimated at S240,OOO. The in
loss.
The morning news., 1897-07-28
DIR. drummer MAKES A KICK.
Health Certificates Signed Contrary
TO His Orders

10 Ills orders.
Havana, July 27.-The police OF this city
yesterday captured the insurgent Mai.
Mariono Americh at private hospital in
CeTo, where he was undergoing treat
ment for wounds received in an engage
ment some time ago.
Official reports from various provinces
state that n insurgents. SO or whom bore
arms. have surrendered to the authorities.
The United States health officer, DIT.
Brunner. has lodged complaint with the
United States treasury department against
Inspector DR.. Castellanos for signing
health certificates contrary TO his orders.
II is understood that Dr. Castellanos has
for years past been signing certificates
having been duly authorized to do so
by DR.. Burgess. Dir. Castellanos, II is
said, has made an appeal to the Washing
ton government.
A dispatch from Madrid TO the Diaro
de la Marina says that telegram from
San Sebastian announces that Premier
Canovas del Castillo declares 1t Is tmpossi-
bic for the government to grant pardon
to Manuel Fernandez.
The morning news., 1897-07-28
GOING TO HALIFAX TO BE DOCKED.
The Battleship Indiana Forced to Go
to FOREIGN Port,

The Battleship Indiana Forced to Go
TO n Foreign Port.
Washington July 27.-Secretary Long
mas decided to send the big battleship
Indiana to Halifax to be docked and clean
ed 1t is felt to be necessary to do this
IN order to prevent injury to the hull
OF the ship from corrosion. The depart
ment would have much preferred to send
lne Indiana to Port Royal, S. c., for
lAis purpose but the opinion of the best
naVlsators in the navy department was
uat lt would be decidedly risky in the
present unsatisfactory condition of the ap-
pioaches to the dock there. While the nav
a. oliicers naturally deplore the necessity
1or mus sending our finest ship to a for
,Itn dock they say the practice is not
ne" nor uncommon Constructor Bowles
.. me New York navy yard has just re-
turned TO New York after a consultation
WIN the officials here as to the docking
vi lne Indiana. 1t Is the intention Of Sec
lC'aiy Long to send him 70 Halifax in
advance of the sailing OF the Indiana
~ make an of the arrangements necessary
IoI lhe docking Of the ship. She will
10y 10y DE htted with bilge keels at Halifax
u's work must wait until the repairs
a'e completed at the New York dock, work
"i''oh Is estimated will consume a year.
The morning news., 1897-07-28
WHITES FIRED ON ny NEGROES.
Two of the White Men Not Heard
From Since and May BE Dend.

Two of the White Men Not Heard
From Since and May Be Dead.
Scale, Ala, July 27.-The following letter
was received by officers here from officers
at Hurtsboro, this afternoon.
Hurtsboro, Ala, July q. On
Friday last, at Hooks Station, on the
Georgia and Alabama railroad, three
younywhite men, Tom Posey, Ed. Coulter
an4~fr0t1ser were shot with guns and pis-
tolls by crowd of negroes while they
were sitting on an old store porch. The
young men ran in different directions.
and Posey coming here. The others have
not been heard from since. Posey is badly
wounded and the others may be dead
The case demands investigation. If you
need any services command me. A negro
John Doleman, has confessed that he did
some of the shooting
This is the first news received here of
the affair.
Hooks is a little station eleven miles
from here in Russell county. Officers
have gone to the scene and developments
of interest are expected upon their re-
turn tomorrow night. Posey and Coulter
both live in Girard and were waiting for
q train when attacked
The morning news., 1897-07-28
ARMoR PLATE FOR THE SHIPS.
Strong Probability That the Govern
ment VIII Have to Make 1t.

Strong Probability That the Govern
ment VIII Have to Make 1t.
Washington, July H.-The armor-pro-
ducing companies having declined to fur
nish the navy department the armor need
ed for the three battleships now building
at the price of $500 per ton fixed by con-
Gress Secretary Long has taken the seq
ond step in the line marked out by con-
gress and has called upon the ship build
ing companies themselves to submit prop
ostions for procuring and fitting the ar
NOR One of them, the Union Iron Works
of San Francisco, has already responded,
declining, like the armor companies, the
departments invitation There is little
doubt that the others will make a like
answer, although there is a small chance
that some of the ship-building compa niles
may combine to secure the control of one
OF the plants, which the armor makers
profess their readiness to sell, and turn
out the armor they need for the ships in
their hands.
If, however, as is expected, all of the
ship-builders' replies are as unfavorlble,
secretary Long will proceed one step fur
ther and appoint a board of officers 20
carry out the directions of congress and
frame a plan for the establishment of a
government armor plant.
The morning news., 1897-07-28
RUCKER FILES HIS BOND.
The Fidelity Loan and Trust Com
pany His SnrefY.

pany His surety.
Washington, July 27.-Collector Rucker
to-day called upon the commissioner of
internal revenue and filed his bond for
$4,000, which includes the additional bond
as disbursing officer. The bond is fur
nished by the Fidelity Loan and Trust
Company of Baltimore, a concern doing a
large business in the government service.
1t is said that Rucker could easily have
secured personal bondsmen, but through
the agency of the Baltimore company, the
matter is expedited, and is made equally
satisfactory to the government.
In discussing the subject with his Geor-
gia friends, Collector Rucker says he does
not intend to do anything to excite race
prejudice against his administration of
the office. He proposes to try and ad-
Minister the Office to the best interests of
the government, and at the same time
try to avoid friction with desperate viola
tors of the internal revenue laws. His
former experience in the service will
probably teach him that 1t will not be
wise for him to appoint colored deputies
to visit the moonshine district.
The morning news., 1897-07-28
TROOPS IN Alaska.
Legal Complications as to Their
Power PuzzIing the Governments.

Power PuzzIing the Governments.
washington, July 27-Legal complica-
tions which have presented themselves
may vet intervene to prevent the detail
of company of United States
troops TO Alaska to assist
in maintaining the peace in the
Klondike region Complications present.
ed themselves as soon as the subject was
first broached and nave been the source
of some annoyance to the officials, who
feeel that a law-preserving body OF men
is essential TO the well being of the people
who are hocking TO the gold country
No doubt appears to be entertained or
the power OF the President to send a
cornpany OF soldiers, but the question
raised Is Just what authority they Will
have after being located there. Can they
be ordered out to quell disturbances with
out an order from the President? can
fudge OF a court or a marshal be clothed
with authority to dispatch the soldiers
TO the scene OF the trouble?
Even If this power rested with the gov
ernor Of Alaska, he Is located at Sitka,
a great distance from the gold region
and by the time his authority could be
obtained the harm would be done. Inc
question was discussed by the President
and Secretary Alger at the white house
Tonight. but no decision was reached.
Secretary Alger thinks the matter will
be settled before the Presidents departure
from the city tomorrow. The President
and his cabinet hope that satisfactory
conclusion may be arrived at. so that a
detachment Of soldiers can be sent 10 the
territory.
The morning news., 1897-07-28

b Frank Schmidt, lahor commissioner of
Indiana; Judge Selwyn V. owens, Secre-
tary Bishop and Gen. John Little OF the
Ohio board of arbitration; George w.
Schludeberg, representing the Francis l..
Robbins interests; Col Alexander Demp-
ster Of the Bower Hill and SpEing Hill
minesi w Z, Murray Of Plckens, Melhor
Co.; Frank NJ. Osborne, W. r. Wilson
of Rdgway, Bishop g. Co; A. w. & Thom-
as y, Young, representing NJ A. Hanna
4 Co.; Col. w. =. Rend of Chicago, w. p
and Thomas DeArmitt. representing the
New York and Cleveland Gas Coal Com
pany; William Beading of Beading Bros.
j. ). Dysart John Newell Of J. w. Ellis
worth Co; c. w. Hitchcock, A. c. Saun-
ders, d. W. Van Eman OF the Pittsburg
and Chicago Gas Coal Company; George
and John Hosack Frank Armstrong, w.
j. Steen, 70. ". Wildman, J. w. u. Allies.
w. b. Kerr William Dressbach, James
Armstrong of the Mansfield Coal Com
pany; J. Wessler Of the Lake Shore Coal
Company and William Dinker of the Eu-
reka Coal Company, d. NJ. Anderson, ].
w, Blower of the Equitable Company
William Shinn, Edward Boyle of Boyle
Bros, Henry Floershelm, the F'inleyvire
operator; John Blyth of the Blyth Coal
Company J. ]. Stritler of the slope Min
ing Company.
Tonight Gen. Little and others called
ln4A
he reconsider his action, and enter the
conference again to insure the success of
the meeting. He replied that he would
cordially tndorse and cooperate In any
plan the conference agreed upon If 50 per
cent. of the district operators would give
their consent to the same He believes
it impossible TO secure 81 per cent for
uniformity as Mr.. DeArmitt demands, and
is willing to do as 30 per cent. of the op-
ators wish
The new preamble to the old uniformi-
ty agreement relates the existing condi-
ton of affairs in the Pittsburg district.
and what profit there Is in the coal trade.
1t states that uniformity If properly and
promptly avalled of will settle these diff
ferences to large extent and correct the
abuses TO a degree not heretofore attain
able.
Tonight Gen. Little and Judge Owens
are In secret conference at the Duquesne
Club with Secretary William Warner and
Organizer Cameron Miller. Nothing def
nite can be learned as to the subject un-
der discussion, but It is believed II has
reference TO having the miners represent
ed at the conference tomorrow, as there
seems to be considerable dissatisfaction
with Mr. DeArmitts announcement to-day
that the conference has no connection
with the strike, and Is merely for the pur-
pose of establishing uniformity.
Many of the operators think with Col.
Rend that the meeting should devise some
means to settle the strike as we'll as to
provide for uniformity. Reports to the
miners officials from throughout the dis
trict, show everything quiet. All plans
are being held in allegiance pending the
action Of the conference.
The morning news., 1897-07-28
PROF. ANDREWS DISMISSAL.
London Chronicle Scores the sO-CnII-
ed CnpitaIIstIc OIigarchy.

ed ChpitaIIstic OIignrchy.
London, July 2s.-The Daily Chronicle
this morning devotes an editorial article
to the dismissal OF Il. B. Andrews from
the presidency of the Brown University,
which action Il regards as the most Sc
rious blow the capitalist oligarchy has
yet struck at social economy and In
teilectual liberty In America.
The Chronicle says. There was no
doubt that ike Prof. BELLS, who was
dismissed from the University OF Chicago,
President Andrews was dismissed because
he warned his countrymen against the
growth Of great monopolies. II seems GER
tain that conflict Is approaching that
will shake the union as II was shaken
by the great slavery question. II looks as
though the splendid millionaire endow-
ments Of American universities had the
unworthy motive OF the promotion Of the
interests OF the monopoists. We antlci-
pate a great wave OF opinion against the
pretensions Of the monopollst class as dan
gerous 10 freedom. This movement will
lead 20 the substitution Of public for pri
vate control and ownership OF the big
trusts and monopolles. and the substltu-
tion OF state for private colleges and uni
voraties."
The morning news., 1897-07-28
STRIPPING GETS A PLUM.
He Is the New Attorney For the
Southern District of Florida.


Washington, July 27.-"Joe" Stripping
was to-day appointed district attorney for
the southern district of Florida Mr..
Stripling's appointment is direct turn
down for National Committeeman Long,
who is here contesting every recommen-
dation made by the Stripping faction.
Longs candidate for the place was E. P.
AXtell, one of the leaders of the Gunby
faction. There were several other candi-
dates in the race, including w. w. Dew
hurst, G. P. Patterson and j. NJ. Cheney.
Mr.. Stripping ran for congress in the
second Florida district at the last election,
and he is one of the original Mckinley
men In the state. The fight between Com
mitteeman Long and Mr.. Stripping has
been very bitter during the present ad-
ministration, and up to date Long has not
won a single point at the pie counter,
While the Striplingites have three good big
slices under their belts.
Senator Mallory was at the white house
with Mr.. Stripping this morning and con-
graduated him when he learned that his
appointment was announced. The senator
says he does not believe there will be
any serious opposition to the confirmation
of Mr. STRIPPING next winter, when his
nomination goes to the Senate. The demo-
Gratis have no part in the factional fight
going on in the republican ranks, and the
more bitter II becomes the better it will
be for the democrats in Florida
The morning news., 1897-07-28
LINGO LETTER ABOUT JAPAN.
PLAN AFOOT TO LAND 1900 SOL
DIERS IN HAWAII.

They VIII Go as Immi migrants and BE
NJonth-Tbe Steamer That Carry
Them VIII Also Convey Arms, AM
munition and Military stores.
Three Large Men of War to Arrive
About the Same Time.
ST. Louis. Mo-, July "a special to the
e-Democrat, from Los Angeles, says:
"a letter written by a Japanese official
In Japan to a former Japanese officer, liv-
ing in this city, conveys the information
that the japanese government will for
ward to Honolulu in the latter part Of
July 1,5O0 Japanese immigrants. These in
dividuals are now in the garrison at Nee
gaia, being soldiers in the japanese serv-
ice. and will go on shore in Honolulu as
simple citizens, but drilled and ready for
military duty at once. The steamers which
are to convey these men have been char
tered by the Japanese government, and
will carry in addition to the 1,500 passen-
gers, arms, ammunition and military
stores of sufficient quantity to make it in
teresung for any party trying to prevent
their landing. In addition three large men,
of-war are already prepared to leave Yo-
kohama to arrive at Honolulu at about
the same time as the landing of the So
called immigrants will take place. The
correspondent, who has been educated in
the United States, used the expression no
doubt acquired when here: We will get
there and don't you forget it, and re-
marked further: 4 cannot write this in my
own language, but you understand Eng
lish predictions conveyed in previous let
tiers from this official were verified
The morning news., 1897-07-28
vENEzUELA's PREsIDENoY.
Crespo ont of the Race ana Andrade
Sure to BE Elected.

Sure to BE Elected.
Correspondence of the Associated Press
Caracas, Venezuela, July 2O.--Frances
Crespo having declined to be a candidate
for the presidency the success OF Gen.
Andrade is considered almost certain.
DR.. Juan Petro, the envoy extraordinary
Of Venezuela to Germany who has been
in Paris for some time with the object
of restoring diplomatic relations between
France and Venezuela, arrived here on the
18th, with the protocol adopted ad refer
endum.
The press, as usual made vigorous at
tack upon the protocol without knowing
what 1t contained. A cabinet council win
be held on July 30 to consider the docu-
ment. 1t Is announced upon official au-
thority that the protocol is looked upon
with favor by the Venezuelan government.
Article 4. governing the question Of copy
right, has been cancelled
The morning news., 1897-07-28
PLANS OF THE PRESIDENT.
Complete Rest From Official Duties
to BE His Aim.

Washington, July H.-The presidential
party will leave here tomorrow for their
vacation on the shores of Lake Champlain.
The chief executive desires to
obtain, as far as possible,
complete rest from official duties
during his absence, and for this reason it
is probable that but few appointments
win be made during that time. 1t is stated
at the white house that all papers sent
to the President at his summer home will
be mailed to Washington without being
opened. II is the intention that all papers
intended for him shall go through the
channel they have heretofore followed.
The President, it is said, will look over
no papers while he is away, and what
ever appointments are made will be an
nounced here. Benjamin F. Montgomery,
one of the executive clerks, will have
charge of affairs at the white house dur
ing Mr.. McKnleys absence.
The morning news., 1897-07-28
AMERICAN PRISONERS IN CUBA.
Only Nine VIII Remain II smeIInn Is
Released


Washington, July 27.-consul General
lee has informed the state department
'nat In the event Of the release Of the
american, Louis smelia. now confined in
yam IN Havana, there will remain of Amer
,,an citizens imprisoned In Cuba. in addl-
,S w." 10 the five Competitor prisoners, only
lhe iol.owing:
hsuas. eoNl'iieu AT fort "a
Grand D'a~' at Sdsua IA
r,r. og.o Thomas salnz and Frank Agra
mont at Santiago.
rst'r'oll 'hese prisoners are charged with
splio,4," with arms IN hand. and are held
ton 'iNii'ary mliitary Jurisdic-
hs. '"c United United States consul at Manzanlllo
trad.oii1.' .he Secretary OF State a con-
ser ,g toa OF the story that Albert slus-
spsr..t american. has been captured bv
Iie sat. FOODS ana taken TO that place.
tefs arrest. - known OF slua-
The morning news., 1897-07-28
OFF ron THE GOLD FIELDS.
The steamer state OF California sails
Heavily LOndcd.

San Francisco. July a.-The Spear street
dock was the scene OF moro Excitement
this morning when the steamer State OF
California sailed for the north than has
occurred there for many years. Fully
200 people gathered 10 witness the de-
parture Of the steamer, and the dopart-
Ing miners were given an enthusiastic
farewell. The wharf was piled high with
freight. although the vessel was loaded
10 her utmost capacity. even the hurricane
deck being utilized Tor che storage r
canned goods ana other supplies. Three
hundred and f0rty-aeven people embark
ed ln The vessel. 2n Of whom were cabin
paa1ongrfl.
The morning news., 1897-07-28
HowLED Down wLAURrN.
IntoIIerant spirit shown by the SEN
ntor's Foes at spnrtanburR.

Columbia. s. c.. July 27.-At spar,anburg
to-day there was the largest meeting OF
the campaign. ana Senator Mcianrin was
nearly how.ed down. Larry CAN'T r. an
Irby man and he put IN hard work in hls
home county. Twice Mr.. lrby asked the
crowd 10 hear senator MoIhufin. which
waa resented by the senator Messra
Evans and irby divided the cheers.
The morning news., 1897-07-28
work ON THE ST. JOHNS.
Col. Benyard Reports on the South
Jetty Improvement.

Jetty Improvement.
Washington, July H.-Col. w. II. II.
Benyard during the past year had charge
of a number of river and harbor improve
ments in Florida. His report has been
submitted to the war department Work
was in progress on the south jetty, ST.
Johns river, o. 2.23O tons of stone being put
in position. The amount available for
continuing improvements Is $59. .766.
During the year Is, 173 cubic yards of ma
terials was removed from Charlotte har-
Dor at a cost of S3,lO7 Sixteen wrecks
were in course of removal from man Of
war harbor, Key West. The old dry docks
were also removed.