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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-13
MYSTERY OVER AN ARREST
Newark Police Officials Con...
Name Of a Prisoner.

newark Police Omcfals Conca,,
Name Of a Prisoner.
NEWAR N. j.. August 13-The police
are retlcent over the case of the man who
Is now locked up here, on the charge that
ne Is implicated In extensive jewel robbie
rles In this city and PHILADELPHIA.
chief of Police Hopper said today that the
police were rot ready to make public The
particulars of the arrest, adding that Can
tain DAILY had gone to Philadelphia to m
vestigate the case.
Jhe man was arrested yesterday as he got
CT train from Philadelphia The Newark
police had been notified to look out for him.
Inc prisoner gave his age as thirty-four
years, ard said that he was a resident of
Philadelphia and engaged in the novelty
business.
The police have withheld his name for
.ne reason that they expect to make other
arrests in connection with the case at Na>y-
ark or Philadelphia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-13
CHAIRMAN BREIDENrHAL REr1REs

Leader OF kansas POpulists Too Busy
With Other Duties.
TOPEKA, Kan. August 13-The ponu,,st
state central committee met here last night
to accept the resignation of John w. Breid-
enthal, who has been a leader of the Kan
sas populists and chairman of their state
committee since the organization of the
party.
Taylor Riddle, fusionist populist, was
named as his successor. Mr.. Breidenthal
announces that his duties as state bank
commissioner prevent him from giving suf-
ficient attention to party matters. but IL is
stated, on the other hand, that he has not
been altogether in harmony with the ad-
ministration of Gov. Leedy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-13
WAS A SPANISH SUBJECT

Result Of Inquiries Into the Case Of
Ramon HidalE0.
Consul General Lee has made a careful
examination into the complaint made by
Mr.. Santiago Barroeta of New York, to the
effect that the Spanish had confined his
brother-in-law. Ramon Hidalgo, in Cabanas
fortress, notwithstanding he was an Amer
ican citizen and SO registered at Havana
and Cienfuegos. The consul general now
reports to the Secretary of State that Hi
dalgo Is Spanish subject; that ne was
confined in Cabanas, but had been since
sent to the penal settlement on the Isle of
Pines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-13
BIG STRIKE AT CHICAGO.
Two Thousand Men Working
Public schools VIII Omit.

Two ThOusand Men Working ON
Public schools VIII Quit.
CHICAGO. August 13.-Two thousand
men employed on Chicago's public school
buildings will go on strike today by or
der of the Building Trades Council.
There are thirty-five school houses un-
dergoing repairs and II the strike is not
settled soon It is said the buildings will
be In such condition that they cannot
be used at the opening of the schools In
September.
The labor unions demand that the board
Of education insert q clause In future con-
tracts that none but union men be employ
ed on the school buildings. time vas
set for last Wednesday. when the unions
asked to be heard by the school board.
At that meeting Of the board quorum
was not present, and the labor men assert
that members OF the board stayed away
from the mneatng purposely 70 aveid 1hear-
Ing their argument. sssss.l q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-13

The gunboat Newport. which has been
fitted out at the Portsmouth navy yard.
will Be put IN commission on the 18TH prox-
imo and win at once Join the North At
lantic squadron for the fall maneuvers
Her sister ship, the Annapolis. has also
been ordered to join the same fieet and Il
Is expected that the gunboat Nashville win
do the same. The gunboats Wheeling and
MnEiaf1Ds szcuilt on the ,Racikic coast win be
putli1ks1emmission = tie u pfSnins6l -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-13
New Liehthou.e Tender,

A new lighthouse tender for the second
district of the New England coast has
been launched at the ship yard of the Bath
iron works, Bath, Me. The launch was
successful and the tender. which has been
named the Mayfower. will be ready for
service in about sixty days, by which time
her machinery will be in.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-13

The regular permanent family
circulation of The Evening Star
is more than double that of any
other paper in Washington,
whether published in the morn
ing or in the afternoon.
AS medium for unobjec-
tionable advertisements it there
fore stands unequaled and un-
approachable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-13
EXCITEMENT AT THE CAPITOL.
Smoke From n Flue Gives the Impre
sion of a Big Fire.


sion of a Big Fire.
Considerable excitement was caused at
the Capitol today by the cry that fire had
broken out in the old library. An inn
mense volume of smoke appeared about the
roof and fragments of burning paper were
caught up by the wind, making it appear
as if the roof was on fire. An alarm was
telephoned to the engine house, and en-
ployes of the building were sent at once to
make an investigation. By the time the
engine arrived, however, it was discovers
tfat the fire was nothing more than the
burning out of the big fiue, and that no
part of the building was in danger. II
seems that In clearing out the old library
somebody had been burning old papers in
the fireplace, and the strong draught had
scattered the burning fragments over the
roof, but the building had not taken fire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-13
TRAIN WRECK IN TEXAS.

Messenger Rawlins Killed and Sew
eral Passengers Injured.
DALLAS. Tex, August 13.-The north
bound Missouri. Kansas and Texas train
was wrecked this morning near Caddo
Mills. Tex. by some one removing fish
plates and bending rails. Every car but
the rear sleeper was turned over !.
Messenger Rawlins was instantly killed.
Several passengers were injured, but how
seriously cannot be learned. The injured
will be taken to Greenville at once.
A wrecking crew has reached the scene.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-13
Re.cue By Life-saxinR service.

The life-saving service this morning re-
ceived q telegram telling of the rescue
Of three women and man from yacht
which went ashore ON a bar near Atlantic
landed in a surf boat by the life-saving
crew.
Another Telegram from Atlantic City told
crew was taken "a. - y Y. g
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-13
Naxnl ORDERS.

Lieut. Commander A. B. Speyers has been
ordered to the New York navy yard: As
sistant Paymaster T. S. O'Leary, from the
Wabash to the Nashville: Lieut.. A. G.
Berry, from the New York navy yard to
the Amphitrite; Ensign C. b. McVay, to
the Amphitrite.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-13
MAI. HANDY'S SALARY.
1t Is Fixed at $1,000, With Actual
Travelling Expenses.

Travelling Expenses.
1t Is stated at the Department of State
that the compensation of Maj. Handy as
United States commissioner to the Paris
exposition is fixed at 5000 per annum,
with actual travelling expenses. He will
be expected to defray his living expenses
out of his salary allowance. Lieut.. Baker
Of the navy, who will accompany Maj.
Handy to Paris, will be subject to his Or
ders. He will be allowed $3.50 per month
for living expenses in addition to his trav-
cling expenses
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-13
Naval Movements.

The gunboat Bancroft arrived at Mete-
lin. Turkey. yesterday. The dispatch boat
Dolphin sailed from Boston yesterday for
Portland Me. The crusier Raleigh has
arrived at Algfers from Tang.er.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-13
Blockade at Dyea and Mountain Passes
Discourage Prospeotors.
REPORTS BY STEAMER ELDER
Intending Gold Seekers Advised to
Wait Till Spring.
F E V E r IS ING OUT

ASTORIA, Ore, August 13.-The Oregon
Railway and Navigation Company's steam
er Geo. w. Elder has arrived here from
Dyea. The Elder left Dyea August 3. She
confirms previous reports that both the
White and Chilcoot passes are blockaded
The route from Skagusy ard White Pass
Is more level and easier travelling, though
twenty-five miles farther. But the pros
pector is landed on Lake Bennett, the Sec
ond lake above Linderman, where travel
ers by the Chilcoot pass are landed Be-
sides, there is plenty of timber on Bennett
lake to build boats, while there is none on
Linderman.
Nearly all of the Elders passengers were
landed at Dyea, the vessel lying mile
and half out in the bay. Passengers and
gccds were ightered ashore at a cost OF
$40 per ton for freight
Officers of the Elder say that not one
half of the people will get over the noun
tains this winter Many are selling their
outfits and returning. Letters from parties
who went up on the Elder advise their
friends not to go this fall, as they cannot
get through.
INTEREST IN kLONDIKE ABATING.
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INTEREST IN kLoNDIKE ABATING.
The Blockade mt pyea DfscOurags
WOuld-Be PrOspectOrs.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, August 13-
During the past week the Klondike fever
has abated somewhat in this city, owing,
probably, to the discouraging reports re-
ceived from Dyea. There are Plenty Of peo-
pie who announce their intention of trying
the Chilcoot route in the spring. and of
those who are anxious to go at once a
large proportion seem disposed to travel
via st. Michaers and up the Yukon.
Promoters of expeditions by this route
are ready with profuse assurances that the
trip can be made before the c,osing of nav
igation, but in all cases they are careful
not to bind themselves in any way to take
passengers through this fall. At the offices
OF the steamship companies it is reported
that inquiry for tickets is diminishing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-13
MUST GIVE UP.
Can't Continue in the United stat..
Mail Service.

Can't Continue in the United State.
Mail Service.
The following conscientious letter was
received in the Office of the Postmas ster
General today. 1t vas postmarked from u
little town in Massachusetts. and was as
follows:
ITO the Hon postmaster General
Dear sir
Please Civ Me en orerable Discharge
from the U s Mail Business Service.
Il have Made trial as you asked for
and have shown to you and the world as
far as they know Of the affair that Can
Not follow tie Business
Il would Be trouble often and worse
and worse.
ut Was hard to earn the small amount
Due NE and / Ought to have II
Respectfully yours
The herald., 1897-08-17

sity which compelled the Indiana to go
to Halifax to be docked has aroused the
navy department to the Importance Of
having system of docks which can be
utilized for any of our vessels. There
have been many attempts in the past
to secure better docking facilities. Sew
eral plans for the building of large
docks have been proposed but none has
yet been found satisfactory. Navy Off
GERS have urged the importance Of hav-
ing a large dock either at Boston or
Portsmouth, N. H., also at Norfolk,
Va. and at some point on the gulf,
possibly in the mouth of the Mississippi
river near Algiers, La, and another on
the Pacific coast. 1t is expected that the
recommendation for more docks and the
urgent necessity of two or more capable
of holding the largest battle ships will be
set out in the project to be submitted
to congress by the navy department.
The herald., 1897-08-17
SIX TORPEDO BOATS
TO COMPOSE THE ATLANTIC
FLOTILLA
Orders Issued for a Cruise to Deter.
mine the Value of the New
Vessels

WASHINGTON, Aug 16--Actins
| Secretary Roosevelt today issued in
structions to Lieut. W. w. Kimball, who
will be the commanding officer of the
torpedo boat flotilla about to be organ
lied on the Atlantic coast.
It is the intention Of the department
that the Atlantic f1otila shall consist of
six boats, viz: The Rodgers, Porter,
Ericsson, Gushing, Foote and Duponl,
and that these boats shall be fitted out
ready for cruising in flotilla and rerdez-
voused at New York by the 1st Of Oc-
tober.
When the flotilla is organized 1t will
move south along the coast, looking In
such ports as may be designated by the
department or may be selected by Lieut..
Kimball for a visit, and will work
around into the Gulf of Mexico and as
Tar west as Galveston, Texas.
Lieut.. Kimball is ordered to be ready
to ascend the Mississippi above New
Orleans or a good stage of water, as
early as possible in March or April, 1898
and upon leaving the Mississippi river
proceed to Hampton Roads, Virginia.
Within these limits Of time and place
he given discretion as to the employ
ment of the fiotilla.
He is instructed to determine as far as
possible the practical value of torpedo
craft in extended operations along tn:
coast ard to report upon the types of tor
pedo craft and equipment best suited 70.
such service.
Lieut. Kimball, besides being in active
command of the fotilla, will also be IN
command of the Rodgers, which is not
vet in commission. The Dupont is not
yet in commission, but it is believed tina;
Lieut.. Wood will command her. To
each of the commanders of the Ericsson,
Porter, Gushing and Foote Secretary
Roosevelt has issued am order directing
that each boat be gotten ready for cruiS-
ing in fiotilla ano, from now until join
ing the fiotilla to devote as much time as
possible to exercising and training their
| respective commands in maneuverT,S 6
the vessel ard in torpedo practice.
The herald., 1897-08-17
MORE CORNERS
An Attempt to Corral the Barley
Crop

An Attempt to Corral the Barley
Crop
MILWAUKEE,. Wis, Aug. 16.-Mil-
waukee operators say that a wealthy
syndicate has been formed in Chicago
for the purpose of cornering barley.
A number of hapless shorts who
thought 80 cents was a high price for
No. barley few weeks ago are now
frantically bidding 10 cents higher in
their efforts to cover and retire at a con-
siderable loss.
About month ago crop prospects
were favorable, but a heavy fall Of rain
just prior to the beginning of harvest
ing changed the entire aspect of affairs
and threshng disclosed the fact that
excessive moisture had discolored the
entire crop, rendering it unfit for deliv-
cry on contracts and undesirable for
mailing.
The scramble for lightcolored grain
that followed the announcement was
succeeded by an influx of orders that
quickly advanced values 10 cents a
bushel. Sixty cents is now freely pre-
dicted for No. 2 barley, and in view of
the prospects for a higher range of
values farmers are boarding their sup
plies.
The herald., 1897-08-17
Found No Treasure

VICTORIA, B. c., Aug. 16.-The steam
er Aurora, which left here early in the
year with a number of sealing captains
on board to search for treasure alleged
to be hidden on Cocos island, returned
this morning, the trip having been a
complete failure. Mrs. Brennan, who
believed she could locate the treasure
from directions given by her husband,
who claimed to have found the treasure
some years ago and only took part of
it, was deeply disappointed. c. Hartford
came up from Cocos island on the Au-
rora. He had been on the island for
the Costa Rican government and claims
to have been left there for a year. He
says he has located the treasure, but
this seems doubtful, as the men who went
on the Aurora say the island is covered
with holes dug by treasure seekers.
The herald., 1897-08-17
Coast Defenders Strike

PORT TOWNSEND, Wash, Aug 16.--
The fortifica ton work on the Puge'
sound is, still at a s:andstill. The labor
ers employed on the works have irAsti-
tuted a mild strike against the contract
ors. owing to differences regarding
wages The men were getting $1.65 pei
day and. were allowed to board them
selves. but the contractors have issued
orders that the men employed on the
works must pay the cor tractors $3.50 g
week for their board. The men refuse
to work unless they are paid 81 per day
of eight hours, and the employmen'
agencies will not or cannot supply labor.
ers for less than 81 day.
The herald., 1897-08-17
WANTED-MALE HELP
HUMMELL BROS. & CO.
EMPLOYMENT AGENTS
California Bank Building,
s0o-302 w. Second street, in basement.
Telephone SOC,
MEMS DEPARTMENT

MEMS DEPARTMENT
Mountain teamster, $1.50 and board; !;
ranch laborer, $40; scraper loader, N.75;
scraper bumper, $1.75; milker, s25 etc. !;
scraper teamster, s1.50 etc.; ranch hand,
$25 etc.. rip-sawer, s1.5O; fruit ranch hand.
$3.50 ETC.; ranch hand, 500 ETC.; ex-
perienced miners; scraper teamster, $1.75
track laborer, $1.75; married man, dairy
house, $50 etc.; chore man, garden, $40
ETC.. men for fruit drying yard 81 day;
horse cutter. $40 etc.. slaughter house
butcher, S35 ETC.. family to cut peaches,
&c box etc.
MEMS HOTEL DEPARTMENT
Ranch cook, $25 etc.; first-class broiler,
$50 etc. month; second cook, $40 etc.
week; another cook, s25 month; shop
baker, 50 week; second cook and pastry,
50 etc.; second cook, hotel, $35 etc. month; /;
man and wife, kitchen work. S25 etc.
HOUSEHOLD DEPARTMENT
Two house girls, SIS and $40; cook and
second girl $25 and 500, country; girl.
light housework, s12; house girl, Santa
Paula SIS; Arizona 500 and fare; Dag
gett, SIS and fare; Redlands, 500 and fare; {;
Santa Ana, Ventura and Redondo, $40
etc. each, employers In office today; wo-
man for housework. three girls to assist,
$40 each
WOMEN's HOTEL DEPARTMENT
Pantry girl, $40. room etc.; second
cook, so week; mattresses, country 500
each and fare; starcher, laundry, SIPS
day.
HUMMEI, BROS. & co,
The herald., 1897-08-17
WAS NEAR THE POLE
WHEN THE CARRIER PIGEON
WAS RELEASED
A Pigeon Killed OF the Coast Of Lap
land Bearing a Message
From Andree

BERLIN, Aug. 16.-The Vossische
Zeitung publishes dispatch from Ham
merfest, Norway, which says that one
of the searchers for Herr Andree in a
fast steamer met the sealing vessel
Aiken, about July %, and learned. from
her captain that one of the crew had
shot pigeon between North Cape and
Seven Islands on the north coast of Lap
land bearing a message addressed to the
Aftonbladt, Stockholm. The message
ran as follows:
"Eighty-two degrees passed. Good
journey northward. ANDREE."
The date Of the message cannot be
ascertained.
The herald., 1897-08-17
A German Colony

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 16.-Arrange-
ments have closed today for the colon
ization of beet lands on an extensive
scale in Monterey county of this state
under the management of the German
colonization association of California,
The land consists of over 10000 acres
located in the Salinas valley. Claus
Spreckles. who represents the sugar fac
tory at Salinas, the largest in the world
as we'll as the factory at Watsonville OF
this state, has entered into contract by
which he agrees to take all the beets
that may be raised by the colonists. II
is understood that the price to be paid
for the beets is at the rate of $4 per ton
The herald., 1897-08-17
INDEX
OF THE TELEGRAPH NEWS

Golli, the assassin of Canovas,
tried, convicted and sentenced to die
by the garrote.
Prince Henri's wound is not heal
ing well and there is some danger of
a fatal termination of the duel.
The Mutual Life Insurance compa-
ny proposes to do business in Kansas
in spite of state court objections.
Another alleged carrier pigeon mes
sage from Andree, this time having
some appearance of genuineness.
The Toronto Boat clubs crew wins
the American championship for pair
cared shells; baseball games; trotting
and running races.
Archbishop Keane visits the Cath
olic university at Washington and
depreciates ill-natured gossip con-
corning his coming.
An Atlantic coast torpedo boat flo
tilla in process of organization, and a
cruise laid out to determine the value
Of the new type Of war vessel.
The London Times thinks the pas
sage Of the Dingley tariff bill will
not increase the likelihood of Eng
lands joining in a bimetallic conven-
ton.
Alaskan Commissioner Jones re-
ports that the Dyea and Skaguay
trails are blocked and that miners
are throwing away their packs in a
headlong rush for the mines; he
prophesies destitution and death to
result during the coming winter.
The events Of the day in the strike
region include mutiny among the
camping miners, the murder Of one
deputy by another and the hearing of
the injunction case; though exciting
the occurrences are an indication of
no special change in the situation.
The herald., 1897-08-17
Struck by the Cars

ST. THERESE, Que, Aug. ia Ca
madam Pacific train from La Chute
struck a carriage containing five per-
sons a. crossing near the station this
morning. Mrs. Alice Martineau and
Miss Maria Filiathreault were killed
and Mr.. Dosolie Martireau, Miss Aman-
da Martineau and her younger sister
were badly hurt. Miss Martineau ie not
expected to live.
The herald., 1897-08-17
DRYDOCKS NEEDED
The Question Is to Be Submitted to
Congress

WASHINGTON. Aug. 16.--Admiral
Bunce, commander of the Brooklyn
navy yard; Commodore Chadwick, chief
of the equipment bureau, and Naval
Commissioner Daniel were in conference
with Acting Secretary Roosevelt at the
navy department today considering in
a general way the subject of dry docks
for the vessels of the United States.
Preliminary to the preparation of the
question Of dry docks to be submitted to
congress at its next session, the neces-
The herald., 1897-08-17
TURKEYS Troubles

CONSTANTINOPLE, Aug. 16-The
peace negotiations between the ambas-
sadors of the powers and Tewfik Pasha
the Turkish foreign minister, are at a
standstll.
This Is due to the refusal of Lord
Salisbury to allow Turkish occupa-
ton OF Thessaly pending partial pay
ment Of the indemnity agreed upor
Lord Salsbury's objection is based upon
a fear that an occupation thus begun
might become permanent.
The herald., 1897-08-17
Silver Republicans

: DULUTH. MINI, Aug. 16.-Chairman
Towne, this afternoon announced the
executive committee of the National
Silver Republican party. The members
are: Chairman, Fred T. Dubois, Idaho;
Judge ]. j. Harper of Washington Court
House, o.; Ben S. Deane of jamestown,
N. Y; A. M. Stevenson of Denver, Col.
Nathan Cole, jr., of Los Angeles, Cal. i;
James H. Temer of Chicago, and Chas.
P. Hartman of Bozeman, Mont.
The herald., 1897-08-17
A Coal Contract

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 16.-The
Manufacturers and Producers associa-
ton decided today to Investigate the
charge that the prison directors had
contracted with an Australian firm for
5000 tons of foreign coal. This was dorc,
it had been reported, at greater cost
than the home product
The herald., 1897-08-17
LOST AND FOUND

LOST--A PURSE MARKED 81. G. S."
containing a pass and a postal order; lost
on Hill or Broadway. Return to 34S S.
Broadway and receive suitable reward. II
LOST--BLACK ST. BERNARD AND
Newfoundland dog; city license tag No.
331 on collar. Return to 1147 S. Hope st.
and obtain reward. II
LOST-A GOLD WATCH SUNDAY.
August 18th. Liberal reward. Return to
S. c. FOY. 315 n. Los Angeles ST., city. 19
The herald., 1897-08-17
PERSONAL

PERSONAL-RED NOSES AND FACES.
difficult breathing from too much flesh,
all disappear after using DIR. GASS'
flesh remedy. 245h S. Spring st. 9-i2
I4-MARIBOROUGH SCHOOL
for girls will reopen September 18th; no
seats considered engaged unless posi-
lively reserved in advance. 9-16
The herald., 1897-08-17
Nohodv Hurt

SANTA CRUZ, Aug. 16.-This after
noon the engine of freight train was
ditched at Iona Prieta. The train
hands saved themselves from injury
by jumping off.
The herald., 1897-08-17
WANTED-TO BUY LIVE STOCK

WANTED-CALvES AND FAT STOCK
FRED HUGHES, Durham market, 1867
Temple st. 6-24tf
The herald., 1897-08-17
Sculptor. Mundy Dead

NEW YORK, Aug. 16.-J. M. Mundy,
the sculptor, died today in sanitariunl
at Geneva, N. Y, aged GA years.
The herald., 1897-08-17

FOR RENT-101s S. OLIVE ST., 2-sTORY
house; 9 rooms, bath. Apply room 354
Wilcox building, corner Second and
Spring SITS. II
The herald., 1897-08-17
FOR EXCHANGE E-REAL ESTATE

FOR EXCHANGE-sSoO0 FINE l-ROOM
house: bath, cement cellar stone founda-
ton; acres in bearing fruit; corner
right in town of Burbank just the place
for chicken ranch and nice home; water
piped all over the place; will take house
and lot in city; investigate this. BEN
WHITE, 235 w. First ii
The herald., 1897-08-17
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

SEE ANNOUNCEMENT OF SPECIAL
Klondyke gold premiums for advertisers
in The Heralds classified columns.