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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-01-22
BEFORE HUMAN GAZE
A Crew Of Nine Men Lost in Sight Of
Hundreds Of PoverleSs Men.
THE SINKING OFAsCHoONER
In n Terrific Gale the Nahum
Chapln Goes Down OFF Long
lsland-it Was a Coal
Laden Vessel.

New York. Jan. 2l.-The three-mast-
ed schooner, Nahum Chaplin. Of Rock
land, Maine. coal laden from Baltimore
to Boston, went ashore near Quogue.
Long Island, at an early hour this
morning and her entire crew, consist
ing of nine men, were lost in sight of
hundreds Of people who had gathered
on the beach but were powerless to
render assistance. The vessel went
ashore at i.a0 o'clock a. m. At that
hour there WIS a thick rain falling.
and while II was not foggy, there was
a mist sufficient 20 make objects very
iudistinct at a distance Of 200 yards.
The wind was blowing from the south
east at a velocity OF about 90 miles an
hour and a surf was rolling upon the
beach. The vessel pounded over two
hours after she ilrst struck and the
waves drove her gradually In shore and
then she went to pieces crumbllng be-
fore the fury of the mighty waves as
" she was an eggsnell.
About o'clock Charles &. Marman.
captain OF the Quogue life saving sta
tion. assisted by his men. brought the
apparatus from the house to a point
just opposite the vessel. but when they
shot out their lifo-line Ii was too late
To he Of any service, the sailors from
the moment that one Of the patrolmen
had sighted the schooner. were drop
ping on one by one into the seething
waters. and soon after one of the bod
leg. that of big swarthy Swede, was
washed ashore. The life savers worked
manfully. The hist line iircd from thu
mortar fell across the yards. but
slipped away over the side and was
lost. The second landed in the rig
ging. hut the sailors were unable to
secur. IL. and IL was also lpst. \ third
attempt was also Intellectual and then
the crowd of villagers who gathered
on the beach saw the last OF the men
fall from the rigging and disappear In
the surf. which at this time was run
ming unusually high.
The life saving crew made an at
tempt To launch n llfeboat but were
repulsed each time by the breakers.
and although the hystanders cncour-
aged the brave fellows In every posi-.
hle manner the hardy men had to de.
sist. There were In all nine men seen
In the Inflated vessel. II was generally
surmtsed that the first body washed In
was that of the captain or first mate.
Three hours after she first struck. the
schooner went to pieces. Up To noon
when the fury of the waves had
ahated somewhat. no other bodies were
sighted There is no doubt thar all on
holrd nsrlrhed.
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Arm, snnn,inr Prnc,Icr.

Washington, Jan. 2l.-The war de-
partment has published results of rifle.
carbine and revolver firing Of all the
troops for the year. the distances being
100. 900, 800. $50. 800 and 1000 yards. In
the volley practice. 500 to i.00J yards.
the department % Texas led with the
highest percentage OF hits. lse. with
the rifle; aud the department of the
Platte with the carbine. The latter's
carbine score was higher than the for
mer's rifle score az these long ranges.
OF the cavalry regiments. the Eighth
stood the first AT every range from 200
To 1000 yards. as skirmishers The In
fantry regiments divided the honors.
At 200 to 800 yards the Fourth stood
first. at 800 yards the 18th led. at GOO
yards, the i6ih led; at 500 yards. the
l7th led: at 1000 yards. the seventh.
and as skirmishers. the END led. The
Seventh cavalry stood first In revolver
shooting.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-01-22
IN A CITY OF BLOOD
Details Of the Horrible Massacre of
a British Expedition.
By KING oBBOAH'S BUTCHERS
Two Hundred Native Carriers and
Seven Officers Murdered
Near Benin, on the West
Coast OF Africa.

London. Jan. 2i,-The Evening News
publishes this afternoon dispatch
Irnm Lagosa, capital OF the British
West African colony OF that name, Civ
ing details Of the massacre Of the Brit .
ish expedition under Consul General ].
*. Phillips by the inhabitants OF Benin
city early in the present month. The
party consisted of Consul General
Phillips, Major y. W. q. Copeland
Crawford, deputy commissioner and
vice consul OF the Niger coast protec-
torate and adjoining native territory.
Capt A. NJ. Boisragon. commandant OF
the Niger coast protectorate forces;
Captain Mailing OF the Sixteenth Ian
GERS. an officer OF the Niger coast pro-
tcctorate forces; H. q. Campbell OF the
consular stan; DIR. r, II. Elliott. mcdi-
cal officer, and Messrs. Powis and
Gordon, civilians. The party was un-
armed and was proceeding tn Benin
CITY In order to make a request for a
palaver, or conference. with King OBJ
hah, in regard to increasing the trad
Ing facilities with that part OF Africa.
The king having previously consented
that the expedition should visit his
capital, the nine officers went unarmed
I'm order tn impress the king with the
peaceful character of their mission
and more than 200 native carriers were
taken with the party Ia protect the ga
noes and carry presents Intended for
the king.
After proceeding up the river the en-
pedition landed at spot about II miles
from Benin City and the carriers we're
sent ahead through the dense jungle,
the officers following. Five miles from
Benin city the officers suddenly came
upon narrow deflle which was filed
with the dead carriers who were fear
fully mutilated. Almost Immediately
afterwards the officers and their SER
wants were surrounded and attacked
by hundreds OF savages armed with
guns. cutlasses. spears and clubs, and
I'm "a few minutes all the members of
the party excepting Boisragon and
Locke were killed. Captain Boisragon
and his companion, after wandering In
the bushes for week. succeeded in
reaching New Benin. wounded and ex-
hausted, bringing the first authentic
news Of the massacre, although seven
Kroomen of the carrier party also sue
ceeded in escaping and were the first
to spread the report OF the disaster.
! Benin City is known as the City of
Blood. ON account Of its being the seat
of the Fetch priests OF that part Of
Africa and because human sacrifices
are of frequent occurrence. the remains
of sacrificed slaves being seen bleach
ing in the sun on all sides. The British
warships. Phoebe, widgeon, Alecto
Barossa. Thesus and Forte. have al
ready been dispatched To the entrance
of the river Benin. British officers left
Liverpool for the same coast Saturday
and munitions of war viii follow on
Saturday next
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-01-22
MITCHELL WINS.
His Man Is speaker and the Legislature
Is Ready for Hnsiness.

Salem. Ore. Jan. 2i.-With the as
sistance OF two democrats. the Benson
men, supporters OF Senator Mitchell,
this afternoon completed the orSaniza-
tion Of the house according to the pro-
gramme without collision with the
opposition. There were 80 members
present, three more than n majority
The opposition made no resistance and
il. l.. Benson, the temporary chairman
chosen by Mitchell men. took his seat
beside Temporary Speaker Davis. who
was chosen one week ago Monday.
After the appointment OF "A committee
to notify the governor that the house
was ready for business. the house ad-
journcd until tomorrow.
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An Irish Measure.

London. Jan. 2l.-rhe house of COM
mons Tonight discussed the McMillins
amendment calling upon the govern
ment to introduce comprehensive
measures Tor the relief OF Irish hus-
bandry. Right Hon. John Atkinson.
conservative member OF North London
derry. denied there had been any great
decline In prices OF Irish produce. He
hoped. he said, Tor good results from
last years bill Mr.. Dillon and other
Irish members insisted that everythln.
had been done for the English and
nothing for the Irish farmer, McMil-
Inns amendment was finally rejected
by vote OF lSe to- Is.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-01-22

New orleans. Jan. 2i-Results: one
mile-Boozc won. Elano second. Rob-
ert Latta third. time. lay. Seven
furlongs-Jack Hayes won, Parmcsan
second Barney Adler third. time.
i;33A. Six furlongs-Lizzetta won.
Miss Rowett second. Text third: time.
1;isI. one mile. handicap-kruna
won. viscount second. imp. Paladin
third; time. l;i6A. Seven furlongs-
Mrs. Bradshaw won. Baagad second.
Judge Bullock third: time. i:S3. Mile
Judge Steadman won. Little Billy Sec
ond. Peskola third, time, Ian.
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IN IDAHO.
Pulling and Hauling and Tugging, but No
Headway Is Made.

50
Special Dispatch to the Standard,
Boise, Jan. 2l.-Two ballots were
taken for senator to-day as follows:
First ballot-Ballantine. populist. 2s;
Dubois, silver republican, 90. Nelson.
populist. IL: Clagett. populist. /; ID. w.
Standrod. republican, /: Lewis. popu-
list, /; Crook. populist, I. Second bal
lot-Ballantine, 26; Dubois. 26: Nelson,
10; Clagett, l, Standrod. 1; Walton.
populist, /: Wester, populist, |.
There was practically no change
from the ballot of the preceding day.
Once more enough democrats voted for
a popullst. Nelson. 10 have elected him
had the populists given him their sup
port. The populists continue their op-
position to Nelson on the ground that
he Is more democrat than populist.
Both democrats and populists went
into caucus at o'clock. II was un-
derstood that the democrats would
make a proposition to the populists to
vote for any populist the populists
might name except Clagett. The Du-
bois men are working vigorously In ex
pectation Of securing some democratic
strength In day or two. hut few pop
ulists. 1t was stated tonight that he
was promised seven democratic votes.
and Furthermore that Sovereign's in
fiuence would result in giving him
enough populists to elect him.
Later-The populists will support Clag-
EFT again tomorrow Such action was de-
clded upon at to-night's caucus. II Is not
thought there will be an election. not
uithstanding current reports that demo-
Gratis sufficient to elect have waived OBJ
jections TO Clagelt. The democrats did not
present proposition TO the populists to-
night, as anticipated.
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ON rHE TRACK.
A. san traneIsco.

San Francisco. Jan. 2l.--Slx furlongs
Mahogany won. Marionet,e second.
Billy Ayres third. time. l;lsis. one
ml,e-Olive won. Last Chance second.
Miss Ruth third. time. lt3A. Six fur
ongs-Bernardillo won, Don Clarenclo
second. Sugar Foot third; time. l;iots.
one mile-Ostler Joe won, Peter the
Second second. Frank Jaubert third:
time. l;i2il. Seven and half furlongs
-Charteruse H. won. Midolo second.
Appliance third. time. l;3sh. Six fur
longs-CalifuInla won. Potentate Sec
ond, Lost Girl third. time. i.ltis.
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Gage In the Cabiuet.

Canton. Ohio. Jan. si.-Aithough there
IL no authority for the statement tnat
any friend OF President Mckinley he's
gone TO Chicago 20 confer with Lyman
J. Gage In refer,ncc 20 his taking the
treasury portfolio. It = believed here
there have been Chicagoans in canton
Advocating Cages qualifications ana
claims for representation In the cabinet
Judge Grosscup Is here.
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trees or waters shall be ascertained
The commission shall. with the ap-
prevail OF the secretary of the interior.
make suitable regulations for the oc-
cupatlon and utilization OF the public
lands within the powers granted the
secretary. Persons shall be appointed
whose duties IL shall he To enforce the
regulations OF the commission made
Tor the protection uf forests, wood land,
grazing lands aud waters.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-01-22
India Mail Fumiga,rd.

New YORK. Jan. si.-The mail from In
dia. which il being distributed to-day in
this city tnd which arrived on the steem-
ship Teutonlc nom Liverpool. was thor
oushly fumisated by orders OF Health OF
ncer Doty to guard against any posslbll-
ity OF danger from the buhonic plague
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-01-22

Austin. Tex. Jan. 2l.-The horse OF the
Texas legislature passed a oill to-day
prohibiting Sunday baseball.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-01-22
Bills in the Idaho senate.
Special Dispatch 10 the Standard.

Boise. Jan. 2i.-ln the senate to-day
a bill was presented To renew mer-
chants licenses repealed two years ago
and another to prevent blacklisting.
An effort To place tax on church
property failed. In the house a bill
was introduced, following the recon-
mendations of Governor Steunenberg
with reference to the soldiers home,
providing that the control of the home
he with the state officers. who are em-
powered to employ a superintendent.
All soldiers who receive pensions over
si a month must turn the excess over
to the state for the use Of the home.
No one win he admitted unless he has
been resident of ,ne state for at least
four months.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-01-22
DUEL IN KENTUCKY.
both Men wero sur. shots. W They Ar
Both Dead.

Cinthiana. KY, Jan. 2i.-A duel was
fought In the lower part OF this county
Yesterday between John Dairy and u.
u. Dryman, who were paying atten-
tions to the same girl Dairy received
two bullets, dying Instantly, and Dry
man. who was shot In the head, lin
gered for "a few hours.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-03

GRAY also favored the reciprocity section
as breaking down somewhat the barrier of
commercial restriction set up and letting
in little free trade ana free sunshine. =.
The reciprocity provision was agreed to,
four Democratic Ssnators-Gray, Harris
OF Kansas, Heitfeld and Morgan-vo1ing
in it's favor.
Lindsay offered an amendment to the
reciprocity provision. 1t authorizes the
President TO investigate and elicit al facts
as to restrictions on sales OF American to-
bacco in foreign countries. and to- enter
into negotiations for all modification or
removal of such restriction. He ex-
planned that it was intended TO reach cer-
tain regulations in France and Spain By
which the mportation of American to-
bacco was absolutely prohibited except
on Government account.
Alliso n intimated that there would 10
no objection to the amendment If the
President had not that authority he was.
willing to give 1t to him. -.
The matter went over till morrow,
and the Senate at 6:15. after a short ex.,
ecutive session, adjourned. o.:
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-03
CRICKET CHIRPS.
Doings OF the Philadelphia Team In
En2iand-To-M MorroW's Game.

DOlngS or the Philadelphia ieam In
Enziand-To-M Game.
The Philadelphia eleven, now touring
in England, while not so successful hith-
erto as We might have hoped, are making
very creditabie showing and putting
their most formidable foes on their met
tie. Their initial victory-against Sussex
County-was most meritoriors, for their
opponents included such famous players
as Ran niitsinhii, the best batsn an living.
Braun, NEWMAN and others. The victory
was by eig ht wickets. King, who distin-
guished himself by bowling the Indian
Prince first ball. had double analysis of
13 wickets for lis runs, a showing OF
which America may we'll be proud.
"Raniy" redeemed himself in the second
inning by making Y runs.
Champion w. G. Grace is still very
much in the ring. Last month he took a
team to Dublin and played the university
there. He was victorious by an inning
and go runs, making 121 off his own bat
Our Portland brethren have made TWO
attempts to play a married W. single
match, both of which have been frus-
trated by the rain. Another effort is to be
made to-day. Tomorrow they send a
picked team to play the Flavel Club at
Astoria
The Oregon Cricket Association has
been duly formed and intend to foster pub
lie IN terest in the game.
To. morrow the Pacities go to San Jose
to play their first game this season against
the local eleven. am sorry to hear that
George Wiseman, who is always good for
half-century on the Golden City ground,
has met with a serious accident which will
prevent his going. The teams will be as
follows:
Pacifcs-Dickinson (the newly elected
captain), Cassidy. Musson, John Theobald,
George Theobald, Sewell. Hilton, McGaw,
James. Meyers and Harbour. San Jeses-
Captain Coles s. Mayo. w. Mayo, Bow
ley, A. Theobald, Besant. Posthlewaite,
Graham, Day, Knowles and Howard.
Tne British Seamen will play the Bohe-
mian Club to- morrow at Golden Gate.
UMPIRE
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-03

Club, 500 Golden Gate avenue. The meet
ing was scheduled for Tonight, but Presi-
dent Swain thought it advisable 10 post
pone it week, as most of the delegates
will have gone to Sacramento to attend
the meet there.
The Entracht Cyclers will hold their
annual outing at Novato, July 3. 4 and 5.
First Lieutenant George RichnilIer will
take the club to San Rafael on the A. NJ
boat. where Captain Horstmeyer will meet
them and escort them TO Noyato. All
member are requested 10 bring their fish
ing rods and guns along, as there is plenty
of game.
The following is the racing boards bull
letin No. 7, dated San francisco, July 2,
1897;
Transferred to professional class. George E.
! Dixon, J. F. Gunee, san Francisco, clause A.
Sanctions granted since last bulletin-June
II, Glen brook Park Association, Grass Valley;
June Is, C. C. Holzell, Boise CITY, Id aho; June
20, Darlington novice, Santa Rosa; June 20.
olympic circuit, Plessanton; June q, Car
rington novice, santa Rosa; June y, Olympic
circuit, Vallejo; June 80, Garden City CycierS,
San Jose; Juy 8. Psso Robles Cycling Club,
Paso Robes; July 4. Burke Bros. Los Angeles;
July 4. Rocklin Diving Park Association,
Rocklin; July 4. Calder Park track, Salt Lake
City. Utah; July and 3, ". P. Mealey,
Tucson, Ariz-
The sanctioned meets for the holidays of
July 3. and are: July 3. Paso Robles Cy-
cling Club, Paso Robes, Cal. July 4, Burke
Bros. Los Angeles, CAL; July 4, Rocklin
Driving Park Associ alton. Rocklin, CAL; July
4, Calder Park track, Salt Lake City. Utah;
July and 5. W. P. Mealey, Tucson, ArIz. !;
July 3, Arcata Cycling Club, Arcats CAL;
July 5, Fresno Track Association, Fresno, Cal ;
July D, Petalums Wheelmen, Petaluma, Cal;
July 5, Capital City Wheelmen; Sacramento,
Chairman Track-racing Committee, C. A. C. C.
Stanford Parior No. rs of the Native
Sons of the Golden West has set the seal
OF the Native Sons approval on cycling
by organizing "Wheelers' Annex" The
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-03
SIGNS OF BnE ,xERs AHEAD.
Democrats Are hngry end Threaten
Obstfuctire Tucsfct :.

Obstructire Idc:fc,.
WASHINGTON. D. c., July 2-Ths':
action OF the Republican caucus last hight
in deciding to abandon the proposed: tax
on tea and the proposed increased tax on.
beer and substituting a tax on transac-s
tions in bonds and stocks has given an
entirely new turn to the tariff question.
The abandonment of the proposed anti
trust legislation has especially displeased.
the Democrats, who refuse to be placated
with the retention of the ANTITRUST pro-
visions of the present law. They declare:
that they will introduce antitrust propo-
sitions themselves, and on these proposi-
tions make their political speeches.
1t is said to be the intention of the DEM
ocratic leaders also to offer free silver
amendments and perhaps the old income
tax provision of the Wilson bill, thus e.
causing general financial discussion.
Mills is said to be selected TO present the
free-siIver amendment, and some of his.
colleagues believe it M ay be adopted.
1t is stated, however, with great en-
phasis on the Republican side that forty:'
three Republican votes and the three Gold
Dem ocratic votes OF Caffery, Gray and :
Lindsay will be cast solidly against any
free. silver amendment. Nothing would :
be accom- pllshed by its adoption, as it
would be prom pity rejected bv the. COM
ference committee, but the Democrats
profess to believe that silver discussion
would be of great political benefit, =:
The plan to tax transactions in bonds
and stocks was adopted by the caucus
after statement from Allison that the
bill as al present framed would tall at
least 50 900, 600 short of producing the
necessary revenue. The stock and bond
tax, it is estimated, will furnish S15, 600, 900 ,
revenue Allison will offer the amend-
ment to- m orrow. II provides fora scent
tax on each 500 worth of bonds or stock
issued and cents on each share sold or
transferred. inc uding all sales on Margin
1t is specifically provided that United
States and building association bonds
shall be exempt. -
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-03
COurSfnR,

Last Sunday Me.srs. A. B. Spreckels
and Leaks were among the spectators who
witnessed the coursing, and through the
kindness OF H. Brennan, whose sister is a
part owner of the park, the gentle emen
were shown through the grounds. They
took gu lite an interest in the slipping OF
the dogs and also in the method EN- ployed
by the park managers in turning the hares
into the coursing field. where tho dogs
were in readiness for start.
1t is re ported that some owners of dogs
have way of winning money in the
pools. which should be stopp as quickly
as possible. The owners or handlers Of
some fast dogs give their charges good
drink OF water before they are handed to
the slipper for the final run. OF course a
dog that has partaken literally of water
cannot exercise a poor run ming hare, and
the result is that the men who gamble on
the race and select the dog that il tam
pered with lose their money, while those
''in the swim" pocket the cash. Any
man found doing an act of this kind
should be disqualified from running dog
in the park, as it is this kind of unsports-
manllke conduct that ruins good sport.
The old dogs should give spectators an
opportunity of witnessing some good rae
ing tomorrow afternoon.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-03

second run of the members of the parior
was made last Sunday 10 Camp Taylor
attended by some twenty mem bers, and
its success has resulted in the formation
of the Annex" with a membership of
thirty-fve members Notices are out for
a run 10 Haywards, via Redwood Canyon.
The Stockton Road Club and the Ath-
letic Association Bicycle Annex were con-
solidated on Wednesday night. A COM
mlttee of the Road Club informed the as
sociation directors, who were waiting for
a decision, and they unanimously voted
to accept the arrangements. The new
club will be known as the Road Club An
mex, and the colors will be those of the
Athletic Association-biTe and white.
The new mem bers will be entitled to all
the privileges of the association club
rooms and officers will oe elected soon.
The club will be out in force for the first
time on the 18th. By this consolidation
the club has 40 active members, with all
the m m bership of the Stockton Athletic
Association to draw from. SPALDINa.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-03
BONDHOLDEKs PROTEST.. j
Regard the Plan Proposed for RatsSn1
Rersnme az PopMtis tic. =,

NEW YORK, n. Y, Jdly 2.-The Stock
Exchange to-day telegraphed the chair
man of the Senate Finance Committee re-
questing that hearing be given it if the.
report was correct that proposition was
before the com mittee to tax transactions
in stocks and bonds. Wall street de-
nounced the proposed tax as another evil
dence of legislative hostility to-. the
moneyed interests which, if enacted into
law, would be Likely to have very bad.
effect upon business. ::
"A stamp tax" said one mem ber of the
exchange, ''levIeG on checks, notes, bills
OF exchange, deeds and all other LEGAL
documents, would be infinitely preferable.
When stocks and bonds were taxed before
it was war measure. and a stamp tax
was also general at that time, and the;
loyalty of the people was so intense that
any tax was cheerfully paid. But there:is
no sense IN a time of peace in singing out
the tax nov proposed. 1t is simply a
Populisric attack on Wall street and out
and out demagoguism. -
the statement contained in private dis
patches that the proposal was to put a, tsx
of cents share upon all transactions
in stock resulted in the suggestion I hat q
tax upon such terms would be likely. to-
close up mining exchanges. the bulk OF
whose dealings are in shares whose market.
value is only few cents. - .