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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-01-15
IS 1T A VICTORY
FOR THE CUBANS
The Capture Of Santa Clara BY CO.
mez and His Army.
MANY LIVES REPORTED LOST
cubans Now Marching on Havana
With 1900 Men--News vouched for
by the New York Press.

New York. January i5.-The nress
this morning claims TO have received
news through private channels that
General Maxine Gomez stormed and
captured the important city OF Santa
Clara on January 9th, and is now NOV
ing on Havana with 1900 men.
The famous cavalry leader. oulntin
Bandera, was mortally wounded. the
Press says, and General Luque, COM
manding the Spanish troops. was also
wounded. News received last night
said the losses were: spanish-esti-
mated killed and wounded. 900; pris-
oners, 100; cannon captured. IS; battle
standards. four; rifles in the Spanish
arsenal, 5000. with plenty OF ammuni-
ton. Cubans-killed and wounded.
1900. which is 900 more than the Span
ish loss. The Press quotes Carlos Ro-
lofr as saying the report is credible.
The Junta has no news.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-01-15
WILL CONTEST.

Butte. Mont, January 14.-Complaint
has been filed in the United States
court here by Edwin Davis, OF New
York. brother Of Andrew ]. Davis, the
seeking to upset the whole
proceedings by which the state courts
allowed the disputed will to be pro-
tested and ordered distribution Of the
estate by which the entire stock OF
the Office National Bank was given
to A. ]. Davis Jr., under a deathhed
bequest. Edwin Davis claimed that the
withdrawal Of the contest to the orig
inal will was the result of conspiracy
between the contestants and the heirs
of John A. Davis, who died a few
years after the death of the millionaire.
He asks that the administrators be
restrained from making the distribu-
tion and that he be given half Of the
estate left to John A. Davis.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-01-15
UNEXPECTED ADVENTURE.
Steamer Delaware Held Up for Fiji
buster.

Jacksonville, January 1.-THE Clyde
steamship Delaware, Captain Ingra-
ham. whiok arrived in port this morn
ing from Boston, had quite an adven-
ture just before daylight today. when
OF the bar, being mistaken for fili-
buster by the Dispatch boat Dolphin
About O'Clock this morning David
Kemps. one Of the bar pilots took out
small launch. bound for st. Angus
tine. After getting out he gave the,
owner OF the launch his bearings. The
pilot then lay by in his skin. awaiting
the Delaware. The Dolphin's search
light was being used almost constant
ly. and so discovered the Delaware ly-
ing rather close lnshore. The light
showed the steamship that it was too
near the shore. and II Immediately
headed out. At the same time the
launch had lost its position, the COM
pass failing to work, and instead Of
proceeding south 1t headed east. ap-
parently to meet the Delaware. This
aroused the suspicion OF the Dolphin's
officers. and the vessel went in pursuit
of the two crafts, soon overhauling
them.
An officer was put aboard each ves-
sci, and they were escorted back to
the bar. The officer aboard the Della
ware reporting that the vessel was
all right, it was allowed to come up %
the city. the officers remaining aboard.
The captain of the launch explained
matters satisfactorily and was allowed
to proceed.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-01-15
MASON TO SUCCEED PALMER.

Springfield, Ill.,. January l4.-M. q.
Madden, the Chicago alderman, who
has been one of the leading candi-
dates in the senatorial contest. with
drew from the race tonight throwing
his support to ex-Congressman William
f. Mason. of Chicago. who has been
the most prominent rival for Senator
Palmer's seat, His withdrawal was i'm
medlately followed by that of Samuel
Allerton, the millionaire packer Of Chi
cago. 1t Is generally believed tonight
that Madden's action makes the selec-
tion of Mason by the caucus tomorrow
certainty.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-01-15
SHERMAN VISITS OHIO.

Washington. January i4.-Senator
John Sherman. who has accepted the
position Of secretary Of state in Nc
Kinleys cabinet. left tonight for Can
ton to have conference with the pres
ident-elect II is understood that dur
ing Senator Sherman's visit to Ohio
Il will be definitely determined when
his resignation viii take effect, SO
there viii be no delay in the appoint
ment OF his successor His resignation
will be rendered 10 Governor Bushnell.
OF Ohio. who win as now agreed upon,
name Mark Hanna to serve until the
legislature meets.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-01-15
A MAGNIFICENT GIFT.

New York. January H.-At a meeting
Of the board Of governors of the New
York lying-in hospital today a letter
was read from ]. Pierrepont Morgan
offering to erect a new building for the
Institution to cost s1.0OO.OO0, The only
condition Morgan makes to the mag
nificent gift is that funds sufficient to
insure the work of the hospital be
raised, The board accepted the gift
with thanks.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-01-15
ELECTION IN VICTORIA.

Victoria, b. c., January 14.-Today
Victorta's civic elections took place. re-
sulting in c. E. Redfern being elected
mayor, defeating the Hon Robt. Bea-
ven by a good majority. But little inter-
est was taken, though a large vote was
polled. The principal feature of the
election was an attempt to introduce
politics. but it failed ignominiously, as
the choice of aldermen showed. Only
two of the old council were returned.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-01-15
SENATORIAL CAUCUS.

Albany, N. Y. January 14.-Thomas
c. Platt, l42; Joseph II. Choate, I; alb
sent .; this was the result of the Re-
publican caucus for United States SEN
ator tonight.
Before the ballot was taken a resolu-
ton was adopted to make the choice
of the caucus binding on all Republican
members. The ballot resulted as stated
and the nomination was made unani-
nous.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-01-15
FOR FAMINE RELIEF.

Calcutta, January 1.-THE viceroy Of
India, Earl of Elgin, presided today at
an influential meeting called to pro-
mote private relief measures. He
begged that all disputes should cease
and that natives and Europeans stand
side by side in relieving the famine
sufferers. He announced that the first
of the list of donations amounted to
10000 rupees.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-01-15
THE MARKETS.

Liverpool. January l4,-wheat. spot.
steady; No. 2 red spring, IS Sd; No.
California, Is I'd.
Futures-January. IS sid; May. IS
sid.
Hops-At London, Pacific coast, "a.
Portland, January l4.-Wheat-Walla
Walla, sSGs4: Valley. SsGS7.
Portland, January 14.-For Western
Oregon and Western Washington. oc-
casional snow or rain.
For Eastern Oregon and Eastern
Washington, light snow.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-01-15
THE IDAHO FIGHT.

Boise Idaho, January l4.-In the bal
lot for United States senator today one
Democrat who voted for Claggett yes
terday. left him and he also lost one
of the Populist votes, The result was;
Claggett, 81; Dubois, 26; Cooper (Pop),
6; Webster Pop). 8; Crook Pop), /;
Angel CPop). l; Nelson Pop). 1; Bud
long Rep.), /.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-01-15
THE BATTLE GROUND.
-Fitzsimmons Fight to Take
Place in Mexico.

Chicago, ILL.,, January 1.-THE fight
between Fitzsimmons and Corbett is to
be pulled off in Mexico. This was set
tied today by personal message from
Dan Stuart to his representative, Lou
Housman. of this city, which closed
with the words. Prepare your friends
for trip to Mexico"
The fight will take place just over
the Rio Grande in either the state of
Chihuahua or that of Coahuila. 1t was
intended for time to hold the fight in
Nevada, not many miles from Carson
City. but certain arrangements did not
develop as expected, and Mexico has
now been definitely decided upon tn
the battle ground.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-01-15
SEASIDE SAWNIhL.

A complete stock OF lumber on hand
In the rough or dressed. Flooring rus
tic. ceiling and all kinds OF finish; mold
ings and shingles. Terms reasonable
ana prices at bedrock, All orders
promptly attended TO. once and yard
at mill II II. l.. LOGAN.
Seaside, Oregon. Proprietor.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-01-15

The first stereotyping was done in
1918 IN New York.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-15
THE W0RK OF A "KiZLER."
Murderous Cripple Creek officer
Fatally Shoots His
Prisoner.

CRIPPLE CREEK, CoLo., Aug IA
Henry Cramer, of the Merchants Police
shot and mortally wounded Fred Myers
atabout o'clock Wednesday night. The
shooting and probable murder seems to
have been done in cold blood. My ers
neig h Dor, a Mrs. Selix, com planned that
Myers had stolen one of her chickens
and concealed it in the little feedstore
he owns. Cramer, without q warrant,
walked into Myers store and told him he
was under arrest. According to Myers
statement and those of eyewitnesses,
Myers denied the officers right to arrest
him, and when the officer seized him he
tried to. back away.
wait till lock up and I'll go with
you" said Myers.
You'll have to go now" replied the
policeman, and he drew 38.caliber re-
volver and placed it against Myers
stomach and fired. The ball came out at
the small of the back. Cramer says,
Myers said I'd have to kill him to get
him. so just gave it to the -"
After shooting his man Cramer dragged
him to the jail. When they arrived there
Cramer was arrested and while Myers was
being taken TO the hosri al, Cramer was
slipped out the back door and driven to
the county seat, Coloraio Springs, to
escape the mob around the jail. Myers
cannot live till morning. His wife is in
the last stages of consumption and the
shock will hasten her death.
Cramer comes from Ashcroft, Colo,
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-15

ors OF the expedition say that there is no
doubt that they will get to the port in
time to make Dawson in safety before the
cold weather begins. All are going well
equipped with food.
News Of new finds in Peru comes to the
City from day TO day. w. l. Taylor, who
just arrived, says there is a grest deal of
truth in the reports of the rich country Of
the Incas. He is corroborated by A. NJ.
Lugg OF SD Montgomery street who says
he lately saw a number OF Indians with
large quan tiles of gold in Peru. These
gentlemen speak in the highest terms of
the climate, and they deny that there is
anv danger from the Indians
Peter Bacigalupi says his passenger list
for Mollendo is increasing each day, and
that number of the applicants say they
will go to Peru whether the ship goes or
moi, having made up their m inds to go by
hook or crook and thoroughly explore the
tributaries of the great Amazon.
Among the steamers which will sail
shortly for St. Michael passengers and
freight to be transferred there TO river,
boat going up the Yukon to Dawson City,
is the Navarro. 1t sails on the 18th inst
and the expedition. which is advertised as
"the only expedition than can possibly go
through" is expected to arrive in Dawson
City September 20.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-15

Austin called the barkeeper from the sa-
loon into the street under the pretense
that he wanted to extend the hand of
peace.
McGpttigan reached the sidewalk in
peace, but that was all. Austin set upon
him with knife and cut him in the left
arm. The barkeeper then hurried into
the saloon, armed himself with club and
returned to the battle-ground. The fight
lasted but few minutes and at the end
both men were on the pavement, McGet-
tigan bleeding profusely from a deep
knife wounc in the back and his opponent
blinded from the gore which flowed from
several scalp wounds. The latter was
placed under arrest and booked at the
Caliiornia-street police station on charge
of assault to murder, but subsequently re-
moved to the Ferry Hospital with his
victim. Both men .pleadlseIf-defense and
as yet the police are und acid ed which one
in fact was to blame. The com batants will
recover,
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-15
OFFICERS USE DYNAMITE.
"Cap" Ratfeid's focky Fortress
Blown Up in an attempt to
CuDture Him.

NEW YORK. n. Y, Aug. IA World
special from Huntington, w. Va. says:
Oue-haf of the Devils Backbone" the
rocky fortress of the Hatfelds on Tug
River, was shattered by dynamite to-day
and Gap" Hatfield and his gang OF des-
peradoes were driven from their strong
hold by Sheriff Keadle and his men aftor
a desperate battle.
Several OF the Sheriff's posse were badly
wounded, and Hat1eld is still free man.
The siege of the fortress had been in
progress several days On Friday shots
were exchanged and one of HATFIELD s
men was wounded by the Sheriff's men
while one of the desperadoes ventured out
for water. At 8 o'clock this morning dy-
Mantle that had been sent for arrived and
pre- separations were made 10 place il. BY
IL clock the work was done, the fuse
laid, the match applied and the attacking
party began to fall back.
Until then the pesieged seemed not to
suspect what was being done, but with
the flashing of the train which led to the
dynamite the full realization Of their
awful peril and fearful posi- ZION came.
The men jumped from cover and rushed
Hatfield was seen to start for the path
needless of a shower of bullets. A rush
was made down the side of the mountain.
Three men dropped wounded.
II was useless to try 10 escape BY the
well-known path and the trapped desper-
ADDE'S returned TO the top of their rocky
fort, Hatfield directing them. Great
powders were hurled over the crags in
the hope of breaking the fuse. Then
came the explosion. Itsounded as though
the mountains we're splitting. Huge
powders were hurled through the air like
pebbles. Pieces of trees flew in every
direction. The atmosphere was charged
with smoke and dust. When the smoke
cleared it wa S seen that more than half of
the Devils Backbone was blown down
the mountanside into Tug River, chang
ing Its course.
Hatfiel and his men eemed unharmed.
Dan Lewis, Steve Stanley and Jake Mon
roe, who presume in the excitement to
leave their shelter, were sh OF and are not
expe cted to recover. Another charge of
dynamite was trained. Ba dwin and his
men dropped further back. A rum bling
was heard ard the very earth shook. Sud
denly from up the valley, on the flank of
Baldwin party, the sharp crack of rifle
spoke. Again and again the sound was
repeated Again Hatfield had foiled his
pursuers.
The smoke from the explosion that was
intended to destory had saved him. Un-
der its cover he and his men were out OF
the tolls and Baldwin's dynamiting
scheme had accomplished nothing except
the destruction OF the great rock. The
chase was renewed, and hampered as he
is by his wounds, Hatfeld's capture within
twenty-four hours must follow.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-15
ST. BRIGID'S PICNIC.
An Enjoyable Time Promised on Ad-
mission Day at San Rafael.

An Enjoyable Time Promised on Ad-
mission Day at San Rafael
ST. Brigid's parishioners will hold re-
union at Fairfax Park, near San Rafael,
on Admission day, Thursday. septem-
Der 8.
The affair will be under the auspices OF
the young men of the parish and the vari-
Gus Committees have been actively en-
gagged for some time in arranging tor the
outing, which promises to be great sue
cess. AS it will be held on a legal holiday
there will certainly be very large at
tendance.
Numerous gate and game prizes have
been contributed by business men and
friends Of the parish, and include many
beautiful and costly articles.
The committee on games has prepared
a fine programme of athletic events, and
the victors in the com petitions will re-
ceiye valuable trophies. In addition 10
the games many other Interesting and
novel features will be introduced, and
those who make the delightful trip are
assured OF pleasant outing.
A fine band will discourse music on the
occasion and lovers OF dancing will have
ample opportunity TO while away the
hours IN tripping the Ilgnt Iantasllc IN the
coinmodious pavilion.
The proceeds will be devoted TO the
erection of S Brigids new church. Tue
handsome ed flee, now partly constructed,
is located on Van Ness avenue and Broad
way, and when completed will be one OF
the finest churches in San Francisco.
Tickets may be obtained from the mem
bers of the committee, at neighboring
stores and at the Sausalito ferry on the
morning Of the picnic.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-15
THE DEADLY GAS.
Mrs. Il. Herman. Overcome by tho
Fumes, Expired Before Help
Could Reach Her.

Mrs. r. Herman was found dead yester
day morning on the floor of the kitchen of
her residence, 82S Haight street The gas
Jet was turned on and there were evil
dences that she had tried to escape from
the room, but that she was overcome by
the deadly fumes and fell at the door OF
the pantry after having pulled down a
s helf of dishes while cropping for the door.
1t is believed that the deceased got up
and turned off the gas with the intention
of lighting it, but before she could do so
she tainted and fell 10 the floor.
The body was discovered by one of her
sons. and DR.. Mish was summoned, but
life was extinct.
Mrs. Herman was a native of Poland
and "a years old. She was a widow. The
Coroner, being confident that the cause of
death was accidental waived an inquest.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-15

ersville, N. c., was attacked last Sunday
by a negro named Bob Brackett. A mob
OF farmers captured him yesterday, an d
last night he was spirited away from Jail
while the mob beat at the jail doors. This
morning band of sixty armed men m ct
the Sheriff and took the prisoner from
him. He was taken to the place of his
crime and hanged this afternoon.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-15
Deadly Boiler Enpfostons.

MOUND CITY, ILL. Aug. H.-The
boiler Of portable sawmill on the Ohio
River opposite this city exploded this
morning with disastrous effect. The entire
structure was wrecked. and the engineer,
l. Hawkins, WAS instantly killed. Four
workmen who were near the boiler at the
time were fatally hurt-John Blanken-
ship. Travis Harris, Dunkling McIutosh
and S. M. Farrell.
PARKERSBURG, w. VA, Aug. IA
A boiler exploded at Waverlyfield to-day,
killing Amos Miller, an oiler, instantly.
His little daughter. who was standing
near with his dinner basket, was fatally
injured. His wife, who was also near by,
was proba bly, fatally hurt also.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-15
BOTH NEEDED A SURGEON.

p. IF. McGettigan and w. III. Austin
Fight to Finish
?. f. McGettiean, barkeeper EN- ployed
in saloon at 906 Kearny street. and W.
II. Austin, man who lays claim to no
occupation, were treated at the ferry Re-
ceiving Hospital last evening for several
painful in juries received in a com bat be-
tween them. Austin, it is claimed by the
barkeeper, had been hanging around the
kearny-street saloon 'looking for trou BILE"
several hours before he found it. Finally
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-15
Fatal po,,aer Enp,o,,on.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-. Aug. IA. - Advices
from Bonne Terre Mo-, state that about
800 pounds OF giant powder exploded in
the st. Joe lead mine near that place,
killing William H. Maddern and Mylor
Dodson, seriously wounding Albert Nor.
ris and Joseph Miller and pain fully in jur-
ing &. Gibson and Ed Forshee.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-15
For Klondlke DEVELOPMENT.

The Klondike Cooperative Mining and
Trading Company has been incorporated
by ]. E. Locke, w. P. Wilson, Charles N.
McLouth, w. E. Rothery A. B. Andrews,
+. S. Glover, George L. French, Allen J.
Phillips and H. Worms, each of whom has
subscribed for $1,000 worth of stock.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-15
Three Killed by Lightning.

DALLAS, TEX, Aug. 14--At Wilmer,
fifteen miles distant, Nicholas Lowery,
one of the wealthiest planters of northern
Texas, his 14-year-old son, Charles, and
Alfred Wright, tenant, were killed by
lightning this evening while in barn
seeking shelter from the storm.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-15
Took a sho, at tho Dauntis.,

JACKSONVILLE. FLA, Aug. 14.-The
steamer Dauntless, which has figured
in many filibnstering expeditions. tried to
steal out of the river Wednesday, when
the cruiser Wilmington fired shot at her,
compelling her to stop. The Wilmington
was preparing to fire again when the
Dauntless surrendered. She was taken to
a pier aud tied up. No arms were aboard,
but there is no doubt she inten ded going
to sea and taking cargo off a schooner.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-15
DisIocated His Shoulder.

Joseph Brooks, who has for many years been
ticket collector at the Sausalito Jerry depot
in this City, slipped while boarding one of the
boats last evening and dislocated his shoul-
der. The injured man was taken to the Water
front Receiving Hospital, where the dislocation
was reduced by DR.. HILL
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-15
Seth Lou Wfli Fam.

NEW YORK. N. Y, Aug. 14.-Con-
vinced that those who have been urging
him to accept the candidacy for Mayor
represent majority of the Republican
vote of Greater New York, Seth Low has
entered the race and will assist in the can
vass that is being made for him.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-15
a SAT. Aonin,t De Armt,t.

PITTSBURG, Pa. Aug H.-Cameron
Miller. formerly National vice-president OF
the United MineW orkers. Wednesday sued
De Armitt in the sum of $4,000 damages
for false arrest. Injunctions have been re-
peatedly served on Miller, and last week
he was prosecuted by De Armitt for riot
and breach of peace. The justice dis
charged him. He says De Armitt has
been bounding him since the beginning Of
the strike,
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-15

CoINAGE-H., City. The first silver dollars
OF the United States contained 81. .25 grains
OF pure silver and each was of the value of the
Spanish mi1led dollar as it was then current
IL was found that the new American dollar
which was made equal in value to the worn
spanish milled dollar, would exchan ge in the
west indles LOT ne new Spanish milled dollar
which contained more silver. The result was
that our dollars were purchased Tor export in
exchange Tor the n ew Spanish dollars. which
were sent 10 the mint and recoined into Amer
dollars remained in circulation in the conn
Try: In sequence of such traffic President
JeHerson ordered the suspension OF tine coin