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The herald., 1897-05-06

oan b eoano1 SFpm cousideration Of
the fact that. with : pressure Of eighty
rounds Of steam throwing water
through 100 Feet of hose and the one
inch nos1le. = stream can be thrown
straight up In the air = distance OF
100 to 175 feet, With one Euch stream
~ this working, the capacity Of the
tanks. which II 1000 gallons. would adj
init Of being drawn upon on an average
from 20 minutes to an hour. Rare in
deed IL It that 1re in railroad yard
would demand more than this, Even
II the tanks were to give out. the car
is 30 constructed that the tanks could
be refilled from the ordinary water tank
in the yards in an Incredibly short epace
Of time.
The fires in railroad yards have al
ways been the bane Of fire departments.
The firemen themselves. totally unac-
customed to railroad matters. are all
ut sea in the yards, and thus work un-
der a tremendous disadvantage. The
crew which operates the fire car Is
composed entirely OF railroad men, to
whom the modus operandi Of yard az
fairs Is as familiar as the alphabet.
Therefore. the moment an alarm Is
sounded, IN engine is coupled on almost
As quickly as a team of horses Is snap
ped into the traces of fire engine.
or course a locomotive is always kept
in readiness close TO the fire car. There
Is no waiting for switchman to turn
the switch so that the car may be
pulled onto the right track. The en-
glneer. the fireman. or any Of the train
men can perform the task, for they are
all familiar with the official methods
Of the yards. and switch keys and other
necessary instruments are within reach
at all times.
Once upon the network Of rails that
form a yard and also mystery of
complication to the untutored. the car
and its crew go. almost as directly to
the location Of the fire as II they were
rolling up an asphalt pavement. Every
man carries map of the yard in his
head. He knows just where every
switch Is located. and just exactly what
will happen when It Ia turned. The re-
suit is there are no delays through ig-
norance and the flre-fighting car appa-
ratus II throwing water on the blazing
object almost before the local fire de-
partment could have made a start.
This car and its apparatus form the
result of an idea Of well known rail-
road Official Of the New York Central
Railroad men who have seen them
work claim that they solve the fire.
fighting problem which has puzzled the
officials of railroads for many a long
year.
The herald., 1897-05-06
TURKEYS GREAT DEBT
The Sultan Owes Many Hundred MIL
lions to the French and Others

Every one knows the rotten state Of
the Ottoman empire in other respects,
and its financial condition is no excep-
ton to this rule. Between 1851 and 1879
the government contracted fifteen loans.
the entire nominal value OF which was
about 1100 million dollars, The first 80
called budget was published In 1862. In
the following year the drastic measure
Of the retirement Of the paper money
was undertaken. and y court Of ac-
counts created. But in spite Of this the
financial difficulties Of the sultans grew
from bad to worse. At length. in 1873.
the policy OF paying old debts ToyI Iccn-
tracing new ones at a higher rate Of
interest came TO conclusion. The gov
ernment, therefore. determined two
years later to pay one-half of her cou-
pons in gold and the other half In bonds
which were to draw ihterest at the rate
of per cent, with the illusory promise
Of payment in five years. There exist
people malicious enough to hint that
this step was taken at the suggestion OF
the Russian ambassador to Tufkey'at
At the Berlin congress In 1873 the
great powers made arrangements to
protect the financial interests Of their
subjects by appointing committee on
which each Of the contracting parties
was to be represented. except Russia,
who then. as now. was borrower rath-
er than lender of money. Since last
autumn, however, the representative of
the czar at Constantinople has been
clamoring to be admitted as a member
Of this committee, on account Of the
political interests involved.
BY the decision Of this congress also
Bulgaria and the other states at that
time separated from Turkey, were each
required to assume their portion of the
debt In 1881 a wholesale conversion
of all outstanding obligations took place
but this step did not by any means put
a stop to further borrowing. Four per
cent loans were issued in 1890 and 1891
and one at 3h per cent in 1894. But tho
most important loan in recent years was
THAT at per cent in 1896, based on the
security of the Turkish customs The
amount issued was about 30 million dol
lars (par value). of which the greater
part was taken in Paris.
The present Turkish debt certainly ex.
ceeds 5000 0.000, 900, and 1t has beer
claimed by French Socialist organs that
1t even exceeds $500, ,000.000 Nine
tenths Of this amount is held in France
Consequently any disaster to Turkey
would produce a shock In Paris equal t.
that occasioned by the fall Of the Pana.
ma company. The rest of the debt II
held in England. Germany Austria
Holland and Belgium. It Is stated or
excellent authority that the report is
sued last autumn regarding Turkish
finances by Sir Edgar Vincent. the gov
ernor of the Imperial Ottoman bank, II
by far too sanguine.-United States In
vestor.
The herald., 1897-05-06
Can't Explain It

SAN FRANCISCO. May 5.-The cause OF
the explosion that wrecked the saloon of
c. F. Heidtmann at the corner of Twenty
sixth and Folsom streets early Tuesday
morning. 1t still mystery. Fire Marshal
Towe and Detectives Dillon and Crockett
spent today in making a most thorough
investigation. but the only tangible result
of their labors was the finding of what ap-
pears to be an empty shell that may or
many not have contained the explosive
that did so much damage.
The herald., 1897-05-06
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HOLD $500 GALLONS
Three, Two and One Hall Inch Hose
s Connsctions-4Any Engine Can
operate tho Pump

Special Correspondence to The Herald.
BUFFALO. N. r, April 2o-A method
of fighting fire that IS distinctively novel
and practical is in operation in the yards
of the New York Central at East Buf-
falo. 1t comprises car thirty-four feet
long, a pump, two water troughs and
all the apparatus necessary to extin-
guish flames. The pump is operated by
an ordinary railroad engine attached to
The herald., 1897-05-06
A Murderer Hanged

SOMERvILLE, N. ]. May 5.-Jacob
johnson colored ex-preacher, was
hanged here today. He died protesting
his innocence. He was convicted on
circumstantial evidence of the murder
Of Annie Beekman. who lived at his
house and whose body was found Sep
tember -, 1895, bearing evidences of
strangulation.
The herald., 1897-05-06
The Flood Situation

NEW ORLEANS, May 5.-The river here
is still stationary. Some Of the engineers
now say that the danger may not pass
for three weeks. The weakest spot in the
levee under treatment is at the Davis
crevasse. on the opposite bank of the river
The rest of the line is being held by levee
workers and guards. At one of the levees
d suspicious negro was killed for refusing
to give an account of himself.
The herald., 1897-05-06
The Oceanic the Longest
Steamer AfIoat
7o5 FEET STERN TO kEELsoN
ON LAND sHK WOULD ToWEE
ABOVE SIX STORY BLOCKS
Fifty-tlve Feet Deep and Eighty-three
Feet Beam--Three Instead
Of Two Screws

Special Correspondence to The Herald.
BELFAST, April 10.-A large force Of
workmen is today busily engaged on
what will be the biggest and longest
vessel that was ever constructed. Her
launching will take place next January.
A year from this time she will be voyag-
ing between New York and Liverpool.
Contrary to custom, her name has been
selected in advance, and this queen of
The herald., 1897-05-06
Afternoon Session


The closing session of the parliament
opened at p. m. The general topic for
the afternoon was "Out Door Life for
Women"
The subject was first taken up in
Camp Life" Mrs. Ellen Sessions of
Hueneme sketched a tour through
Southern California on wheels. Mrs.
Sessions was followed by Mrs. Doremus
of Santa Barbara, who outlined the
methods of life in trip to the Yosemite
and DR.. Reed briefly touched a trip up
Wilson'S peak and camp life in the Sierra
Madre mountains.
WILD FLOWERS
This was followed by talk from Miss
school, who discussed the subject of
wild flowers. Miss Merritt had brought
a beautiful collection of wild flowers
and many of these were distributed
through the audience and by the speaker
made illustrative Of her sketch. She
said that the strongest motive our Cali
fornia native plants can furnish for out
door life is the study of their habits
There are few places where there can be
a greater variety of interests of this
kind than in this favored cline.
CONCHOLOGY
The last paper of the parliament was
read by Mrs. Burton Williamson, of
Los Angeles, and was entitled "Shells"
1t was brief survey of the life history
Of mollusks according to paleontology
referring to the early appearance of
shells in geologic time. Mrs. William
son told how shells were formed, how
shell fish eat, their environment. and
the variety of places where they may
be found. Further was descibed the
zones in which shells are found, the
zones represented by shells found wash
ed ashore by the incoming tide on the
coast. Economic questions We're treat
cd of. ana some figures given showing
the immense value of the oyster, clam,
mussel. and abalone fisheries of the
United States.
Shells in art were mentioned and their
aid in industries was discussed. Mrs.
Williamson exhibited a shell used as
money in Africa. also the scallop shell
worn by the pilgrims as a badge OH
their return from the holy land. A
photograph showing the hundreds Of
tiny teeth Of the snail was also exhibit
ed
This finished the program ard after a
The herald., 1897-05-06
q. G. Spalding Dead

BUFFALO, May 5.-Elbridge Gerry
Spalding, known as "the father of the
greenback" died today at his home in this
city, aged IS years. He was one of the
founders of the Republican party. He in
troduced in congress the greenhack or lega.
tender act and the national currency act
both of which he drafted.
The herald., 1897-05-06
In Honor of Baker

WASHINGTON. May BY direction Of
the president. the fertilization at Lime
point. on the north side of the entrance to
Golden Gate San Francisco harbor will
hereafter be konwn and designated as Fort
Baker, in honor of the late Colonel Edward
Dickinson Baker, United States voun-
teers
The herald., 1897-05-06
Undeliyered Teleprams 6

There are undelivered kilograms at the
Western Union telegraph office for James
M. Branscomb. A. G. Owens. George H.
Barker, VIM. Tellman. ]. w. Harris G. Son
and Mrs. B. w. Wallace
The herald., 1897-05-06
NOT LONG ENJOYED BY MORA
The Dead Claimant Was Paid by
Spain Less Than a Year Ago

Antonio Maxine Mora, who died in
New York Saturday, was native of
Cuba, where he owned large and valu-
able sugar plantations. He came to New
York in 1858 and established a residence.
He took out his final naturalization pa
pers in May, 1869, and became citizen
of the United States.
Cuba, at that time, was in a state of
unrest bordering on absolute rebellion.
and among the occurrences of the period
was the arrest of Mora, Aledma and
Castillo, as eympathizers and aiders of
the insurgent movement. A court mar
tial sentenced them to death and order
ed the confiscation of their property.
Antonio Mora and his brother escaped
to New York, disguised as sailors. Young
Jose Manuel Mora, now well-known as
resident of this city, returned to assist
in his fathers escape, and was captured
and transported to. penal colony in
Africa, whence, after terrible suffering,
he escaped to Europe.
No sooner had Antonio Mora arrived
in New York than he laid his case before
! Hamilton Fish, then secretary of state,
asserting that he had in no wise engaged
1 in the rebellion or aided it. Mr.. Mora
placed his estimate of loss to himself
and brother at $3,000,00O
Diplomatic correspondence began in
earnest and each administration at
Washington aggressively fought for the
settlement of the claim. but the Madrid
government resorted to every subter-
fuge to avoid the payment. In 1886 Spain
acknowledged it would be a valid debt,
although deducting onehalf Of the orig
inal amount demanded by Mora, who at
that time had arrived at old age. and
needing money badly, he agreed to the
reduction. The payment was made last
year, but the actual amount received
was $999, 500. .76.-Chicago Times-Herald.
The herald., 1897-05-06
A Minnesota Fire

MINNEAPOLIS May 5.-Fire tonight
destroyed the building of the Itasca Ware
house company, with a loss including con-
tents of $3.50 600.
The herald., 1897-05-06
Peruvian Rehe11ion

LIMA, Peru, May 5.-rhe revolut;onists
mace an attack on Rio Bamba, Ecuador,
ana after bloody battle they were routed.
The herald., 1897-05-06
Miners Bill Rejected

LONDON, May 5-In the house Of com
mons today the miners eight-hour bill was
rejected by vote of 227 to 1SG.
The herald., 1897-05-06
Purhoe Ees;p7, {

WASHINGTON. May 5.-Wiliiam Pug
noe of Cincinnati, auditor for the navy de-
partment has resigned.
The herald., 1897-05-06

Every time minister of the gospel hap
pens to go wrong there is always some one
blank all during the undesirable process.
Washington Post.
The herald., 1897-05-06
Do Not Lead Lonely Lives

Lighthouse keepers do not mind noT .s evS1
feel the loneliness of their lie. notW.us -
standing that the mere thought oi ns suSn - ~
existence is enough to make tne ~ q,
person shudder. Here Is story tnas .,'sr,+ vs,+
tells by way of Illustration: once spHhus IN
a week on Scotland lightsnAp, neas sst t.aS
entrance to New York harbors Ine ass.Ss -
ant keeper was In charge, ana ne W. tsrn nee -.
iv store deaf He had not peen asnvt~ % III ~
three months, and even neWspapea tHn.s t:,.aN
n him only by chance from time 20 time.
when q, piict boat stopped by on her way
out ie Of the harbor. From sunrise M until nj X \
o'clock at night he did little else use pus Sit a On
q hstchway. smoking an old pipe and gaz,,'
n refiectiveiy at the harbor receiving anV
dismiss!nr its thousands OF vessels. one
= - he asked me TO use my influence 20 get
ht,yn transferred to Cape Cod. asked him
VIII, whv he wished the change. Well said he.
warv seriously, I want quieter station;
,tss too lively here. / want to be where
shere is less going on st. Nicholas.
Miss Florence Marryat has established
IN London school of literature, In which
she will endeavor to teach young people
Il, utilize literary talent, TO d~velop =
theme into a plot. to compose stories. to
construct dramas. to write leading
sIs0 the technique Of criticising. reviewing
and other branches Of the literary and
Journalistic professions. Miss Marryat has
had experience as novelist, Journalist and
editor.
The herald., 1897-05-06

All prices Of wall paper greatly reduced
A. A. Eckstrom. 234 South Spring street.
The herald., 1897-05-06

Mr.. Ruskin spends several hours a day
gardening in a little green cultivated
place in the middle of nut wood which
in spring is full Of daffodils and cherry
blossoms. Here the professor admits
no other toll but his own, and is proud
of his garden as of the great books
which bear his name on the title page.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-09-17
FOR CYCLISTS.

A good and cooling beverage is made
by straining and beating a fresh egg
and adding it to a bottle of ginger beer.
When the muscles are tired and lame
fine liniment to use is made of five
cents worth of castor oil added to five
cents worth of hartshorn. Shake
well and keep tightly corked.
Waterproof road maps are now to be
obtained and if one is caught in a sud
den shower they make good protec-
ton for ones head.
Dust is worse for bicycle than mud,
for the latter can be cleaned off at once,
but the dust gets into every corner and
hides. A pair of g4od bellows can be
used with marvellous effect after run
over country roads.
The latest novelty in handle bars is
made hollow and contains those arti-
cles usually relegated to the tool bag.
This removes the fear of having the
bag stolen if the wheel is left alone by
its owner.
Soap is sold in book form and when
needed leaf can be torn out. This
is handy and almost necessary arti-
Gle for bicycle tourists to take if a long
out-of-town run is contemplated
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-09-17
Cubans Take a To wn.

Madrid, Sept. 10.-Official dis
patches from Havana confirm the re-
port that Calixto Garcia and Jesus
Rabi, two of the insurgent generals,
have captured the town of Victoria
de las Tunas, province of Santiago
de Cuba. The Spanish garrison,
consisting of 800 troops, were adj
taken prisoners. Subsequently 81 of
the Spaniards were exchanged for an
equal number of Cuban prisoners.
The news of the capture of the
town has caused great excitement
here. The cabinet ministers were
summoned to meet this evening in
order to consider the situation.
The impartial says that Gen. Jol-
levar was removed from his command
for q similar disaster 10 1876.
1t is pointed out that the strategical
position of Victoria de las Tunas is
important and the government has de-
cided to act vigorously and immedia-
tely dispatch further re- enforce ments
to Cuba if necessary.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-09-17
Strikers Shot.

The strike situation reached ter
rible crisis on the outskirts of Lati-
mer, Pa, Friday afternoon when a
band of Deputy Sheriffs fired into
an infunated mob of miners. The
men fell like so many sheep and the
excitement since has been SO intense
that no accurate figures of the dead
and wounded can be obtained. Re-
ports run from Is to 20.odd killed,
and 40 or more wounded. Many of
these will die. One man who reach
ed the scene Friday night counted ID
corpses. Four other dead lie in the
mountains between Latimer and Har-
leigh. Those who were not injured
carried their dead and wounded
friends into the woods and an est
mate is baffl d.
The strikers left Hazelton at $50
O'CLOCK announcing their intention TO
90 to Latimer. AS soon as this be-.
came known, a band of deputies
boarded a trolley car and went across
the mountain to where the conflict
followed. After reaching Latimer,
thew left the car and formed into
three companies under Thomas Hall,
f. A. Hess and Samuel B. Price.
They drew up in line at the edge of
the village, with fence and line
of houses in their rear.
Sheriff Martin was in command and
he walked up and down in front Of
the line until the strikers approached.
They were seen coming across the
rid e, and Martin went out to meet
them. The men drew up sullenly
and listened in silence until he once
more read the riot act. This flushed,
low muttering arose among the
foreigners, and there was slight
movement forward.
Perceiviug this, the Sheriff step
ped toward them, and in determined
tone forbade the advance. Someoife
struck the Sheriff, and the next mo
ment there WAS command to the
deputies to fire.
The guns of the deputies instantly
belched forth a terrible volley, The
report seemed to shake the very
mountains and roar of dlsmay went
up from the people.
The strikers were taken entirely by
surprise, aud as the men toppled and
fell over each other those who re-
NAMED unhurt stampeded The men
went down before the storm of bullets
like tenpins, and the groans of the
dying and of the wounded filed the
air.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-09-17
Klondike Gold Fields.

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1t sells cheaply everybody is inter-
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Send zoe and receive by mail a
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liberal terms.
Address S. S. SCRANTON & Co
Publishers, Hartford, Conn.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-09-17
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