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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-12
MINISTER wOODFORD.
He Hns Been in Consultation With
state Department. OMclnls.

nc E1A6 Been IN COnSU1faf1On With
State Department Ohcfnls.
Mr.. Woodford, the United States minister
to Spain. was at the State Department to-
day comforting with Secretary Sherman
and Assistant Secretary Day in regard to
the relations between the United States and
Spain. He has been given a copy of the
brief in the Ruiz Gaze. prepared at tho
State Department, which he is to present
to the Madrid authorities in support of the
claim for indemnity. Mr.. Woodford has
several social engagements in this city next
week, including dinners with the President
and Mr.. De LONE, the Spanish minister.
He will sail for Madrid on the steamer
leaving New York on the 18th instant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-12

In the Police Court late this afternoon
Thomas Mcmahon, white, was placed on
trial on charge of rape, preferred by
Susie Semley. colored. The woman claimed
that Saturday night, July 3. while walking
near Daish's mill, she was attacked by
three men. One of them forced her. at the
point of a pistol, to accede to his desires.
At the station house the next day the
woman recognized Mcmahon as her assail
ant. In court this afternoon, however, she
was not SO positive as regards the identi-
fication.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-12

According to a report just received at the
State Department from United States Con-
sui Little at Tegucigalpa, Honduras. the
consular agents at San Pedro and Puerto
Cortez were materially aided in their ef-
forts to protect citizens of the United
States and their interests, during the re-
cent revolution in Honduras, by the
prompt and firm support given them by
the British man-of-war Intrepid, under
command of Capt. Burr"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-12
Important Naval Assignments.

Among important naval assignments ex-
pected to be made within the next few
days is that of Commander B. s. Rich
ards. now on light house inspection duty,
to the command OF the cruiser Alert on the
Pacific station, and that of Commander +. NJ.
Symonds, in command of the gunboat Pin
ia. now on her way from Alaska TO San
Francisco. to the command of the new
gunboat Marietta.
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Celebrate Battle of the Boxne.

BELFAST, July 12.-The usual celebra-
tions in commemoration of the battle Of
the Boyne took place today. Twenty thou
sand Orangemen marched in procession
and great crowds filled the streets. Every
thing passed off in the most orderly
fashion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-12
FOR CLERK HIRE,
NcsOlution Providing for Their Bona
Eide Employment.

Representative Miers of Indiana has in
troduced resolution in the House amend
ing the law relating to the employment of
clerks of representatives, so as to provide
that each representative and delegate be
allowed 800 a month for clerk hire, pro-
vided that he shall certify to the clerk of
the House on the first day Of each month
that he has employed a clerk and shall give
the name in full. The name shall then be
placed on the pay roll and the certificate
issued to the clerk himself
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-12
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

On account of the death of Senator Har-
ris, as soon as the journal had been read
today the House of Representatives. on
motion Of Mr.. Moon (Tenn.). as a mark of
respect to the memory of the deceased
noon,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-12
Actor Ratcline Arratrnea.

NEW YORK. July 12.-Actor E. ]. Rat
cliffe, who is charged with having assault
ed his wife. the daughter of Peter De La
cey, was in the court of general sessions
today to plead to the charge Of assault
in the second degree. Ratcliffe's counsel
secured adjournment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-12

Representative Maxwell of Nebraska to-
day introduced joint resolution for a con-
stitutional amendment providing that no
bill passed by Congress shall deal with
more than one subject, and giving the
President power to veto separate items In
appropriation bills.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-12
Bicycles Stolen.

Three reports Of stolen bicycles were
made to the police yesterday. The reports
were made by Harry w. Gore, v. Easton
and Miss Mollie Rollers. The wheel be-
forging to Miss Rollers was taken from
the yard. while the others were taken from
the streets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-12
Failed to Pay AIimony,

VIM. T. Newton. who is suing Olivia W.
Newton for divorce. was today ordered by
Judge Cole to show cause Saturday next
why he should not be committed to Jail
for failing to pay his wife the alimony al
lowed her March Is. 1897, SO q month
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-12

New Chinese Consul General Arrives.
SAN FRANCISCO. July 12.-Amonx the
passengers arriving by the steamer Doris
from the Orient was Chang Tin Tong.
who will be consul general 1t San Fran.
cisco. The Doric did not touch at Homo
lulu.
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Trottins Purse of s2s. 900 A..u.e.

NEW YORK, July l2.-Announcement is
made today that the much talked of <s5,OUO
purse for a trotting race Is now q GER
tainty. and the event will be run OF at the
fall meeting at Fleetwood Park, James
Butler. president Of the New York Driving
club: It Is said. has already secured 8, 500
In subscriptions to the purse. and a $40 ON
guarantee fund IL said to be assured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-12

Two applications were received at the
Treasury Department today for appoint
ment as controller of the treasury, an Of
flee which has been vacant since the de-
parture of Judge Bower, on the LIST instant
The applicants are III. c. De Motto of
Bloomington. ILL.,, and A. Nelson Lewis Of
Philadelphia.
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BANKER pFANNER LOCATED,
Found in n Hospital Suffering From,
NervOus PrOntratiOn.

Nervous PrOstratiOn.
PORTLAND, Ore, July 12.-Anton Pfan-
ner, the banker Of Forest Grove, Ore. who
disappeared about six weeks ago, has been
located In Victoria, B. c. Mr.. L. Huff, the
bankers brother-in-law, has informed
Chief of Police Berry that he was in a hos
pital In Victoria suffering from nervous
prostration. Pfanner made an assignment
OF his property before he left, and an ex-
animation of his affairs shows that he was
solvent and able to pay all his creditors in
full. 1t was thought at the time Of his dis
appearance that he had committed suicide
while importantly insane.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-12
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

The following are the opening. the highest
and the lowest and the closing prices of tho
New York stock market today. as reported
by Corson G. Mccartney. members New
York stock exchange. Correspondents,
Messrs. Moore & Schley. No. 80 Broadway.
Open High Low. Close.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-12
Attorney Loui. w, Hall Dead

HARRISBURG. Pa, July 12-Louis w.
Hall. attorney for the Pennsylvania rail-
read and member of the board of visit
ors to the United States Military Academy
at West Point died suddenly this morning
of heart disease.
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Queen Receives Monetary Commits
siOners.

LONDON. July 12.-The queen on Sat-
urday received Senator Wolcott. former
Vice President Stevenson. and General
faine, the members of the United States
bimetallic commission, at Windsor Castle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-12

The following fourth-class postmaster
were appointed today In Virginia:
Accomac, H. C. White. ST.; Armel, W. f.
Range: Bumpass, r. NJ. Bagby; Harris.
Vile. w. H. Borden: Louisa NJ w. Waiei
Mira Fork. w. A. Hylton; Pine Top, w. T.
Martin: Powcan. H. II. Anderson; Wat.
kins, G. H Sterns
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-12

Quotations reported by Corson & Macart.
Hcy. bankers
Grain and Cotton Na.Ert..

Furnished by w. B. Hibbs & Co. bankors
ana brokers. li2I + ST. members New Yo-k
STOCK exchange. correspondents Messrs
Ladenburg. Thalmann e. CO. New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-12

Carrying Concealed Weapons.
Samuel Wade. charged with carrying a
concealed weapon. was convicted this af-
ternoon In the Police Court and sentenced
by Judge Kimbau to I'D days in jail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-12
No Passes for Federal omcial..

Representative Stokes Of North Carolina
today introduced In the House a bill TO
prohibit the issuance by railroads of free
transportation to members of congress-.
feoeral Judges. the heads Of the executive
departments OF the government and chiefs
of bureaus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-12

Contract for q Battery.
The War Department has awarded to the
Pacific Bridge Company Of Portland, Ore.
the contract for constructing q mortar
battery at Marrowstone Point, Puget
sound. for $685. $50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-12
To Admit Farm Tools Free.

The United statea consul at Odessa re-
ports that it Is understood to be the pur-
pose of the Russian government to pIace
agricultural implements the free list
after January !. 1895
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CIin warden. Apno,.,m.,,

Gin Wardens AppOIntment,
Mr.. Clin Warden. who. during the past
nine years, was the doorkeeper of the press
gallery Of the United States Senate. was
tcoay appointed an assistant librarian of
the Senate So
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-12

IN tie week 500 stands of arms have been
secured from the government for the mill
tia with $4,000 rounds of ammunition, in
cludins Calling cartridges. The militia
will be used soon there is any reason
for Il. All the commanders have been
communicated with and ordered to be
ready.
1t is announced that the Cleveland Lor-
raine and Wheeling railroad began today
hauling West Virginia coal. but there has
been no trouble so far. as the strike lead
ers are trying to keep their men from
creating disturbances
SMALL DEALERS SHORT OF COAL.
Cleveland Operators. However. Take q
Hopeful View of the Strike.
CLEVELAND. OHIO. July 12.-The local
coal operators took more hopeful view of
the strike situation this morning. Dan
Hanna. manager of NJ. \. Hanna s. Co.
said that as long the West Virginia coal
was mined there could be particular
striTSency. as there is sufficient coal out
of the earth already to last until winter.
Small dealers. however, are sauirming
over their inability to get coal for retail
orders from the big dealers. The big deal
ers VII! rot part. with their supply. Not
pound OF Goa! entered the city yesterday.
Cincinnati Has Plenty of Coal.
CINCINNATI. Ohio. July 12.-There are
ten million bushels of coal in Cincinnati
ndrDoT- Otner cities are drawing on IL
heavily. Four hundred car loads daily go
TO Chicago. The coal eIeva tors worked all
day Sunday. and are loading coal day and
night.
Eight Carloads of Coal Wrecked.
COLUMBUS. Ohio. July IA special
dispatch from New Straitsville, Ohio. says
eight ears OF COAL standing on the siding
at mine No. 3. were let loose by unknown
persons and ran half mile down grade
through a switch making a complete
wreck. The Columbus ard Hooking Coal
and Iron Company, who own the mine. Of
fere1 reward of 5000 for the arrest OF
the guilty parties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-12

Want" ads. in The Star pay because
they bring answers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-12

Boise, Idaho, Breaks the Record.
BOISE. Idaho. July 12.-Sunday was the
"arnest day ever experienced here. with
los degrees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-12

Two Brothers Killed by Lightning.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
RICHMOND. Va. July 12.-While on
their way from church yesterday afternoon
Samuel and Oscar Mahanes, brothers. were
struck by lightning and instantly killed.
near Ivy Creek Church, in Albemarle coun-
ty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-12
Baron HindIip Dead,

LONDON. July 12.-Samuel Charles All
sopp. second Baron Hindlip, is dead, aged
ffty-six years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-12

Baron Hindlip was for many years iden-
tined with the great brewing house of s.
Alsopp & Sons. From 1873 to 1880 he sat
as member of parliament for East STAFFORD
shire and from 1882 to 1887 for Taunton.
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baltimore Markets.
1ALTMoRE. Nd. July t4-Flour quiet, -
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cunstanclas, que aquel antique modo de comba-
tir, una vez ejercicio, es possible que visto en-
tOdo su relieve causara efecto contrarIO.
Las circunstancias los peligros imponen
clrcunspecci6n, que en- su alto patrlotlsmo
ha creido conveniente practlcar ell senior Sagas-
ia, aun riesgo de las murmuraciones de sus
propios amigos. No sera iusto mientras tam
to, acusar los liberales de falta de orientaci6n
en- los problemas ultramarinos, cuando suyo es
el impulse reformista que, despues de combat
do, ha oreido conveniente seguir ell actual 60
bierno por cierto, que rebasando las l1neas
propias de su esfera natural de accioh, CON rles-
go de hacer sumamente diffcil en- ell poryenlr
la polftica de su successor.
Sc ha gastado est6riImente-por 10 que
hasta ahora Sc advierte-un capital importantl-
simo; porque las reformas, siendO tan am
plias, Sc quieren hacer compatlbles con prOce-
dimientos contradictorios, 10 cual es un absurdo;
al modo que Sc ha intentado en- Armenia acre
ditar otras reformas bajo ell sable de Pachas
intolerantes. Los problemas, cuando llegan
la agudeza de los planteados en- Espana, no de-
ian mucha holgura a los movimientos de los
partidos, de ahf la censurada pasividad de los
liberales. Hace dos amos que no Sc plensa en-
otra cosa que en- reclutar hombres en- arbltrar
dinero, en- esta faena podran caber diferencias
de metodo, pero caben pocas dlferenclas de
sustancia. Cada nuevo esfuerzo en- hombrcs y
ser liaonjero ell anuncio, ell pals 10 reciba con
con6anza, hasta caer, como ha caido va, en- la
amargura que padece Pero mientras tanto
;quG Sc hubiese dicho del senor Sagasta, 81 en-
medic de aquellos esfuerzos, hubiera mostrado
ansia de volver al gobierno, para satisfacer
| principalmente amigos impacientes?
Convenfa que ell poder pdblico, que el bra
20 del Estado, tuviese la libertad de accion que
correspondfa las circunstancias, y en- este
punto no Sc podra quejar de los iberales.
En- circunstancias semej jantes, los conserva-
dores no hubieran Observable la misma conducta.
Pero esta misma holgura de medios que ha
| tendo ell gobierno aumenta resposabilidad.
Ha dispuesto de todo g6nero de recursos,
de medios de facilidades, Ell estos momen-
tos utiliza un nuevo plazo que tambi6n ST pro
pio Sc ha dado ell general Weyler.
No es possible, sin embargo, que Ell aplaza-
miento dure va mucho, debe creerse que ell
seflor Canovas participant de esta opinion.
Pero ST los acontecimientos impuseran un
cambio, no estamos entire los que aprecian que
Sc mudarfan de improviso los acontecimientos.
| Los males Sc han hecho muy cronicos, los
remedies son contingencies y las difcultades de
| gran consideration. Hay, sin embargo, un pc
ligro evidente para Ia patria, es la continua
| cion de una polftica que reformista en- la GG
| ceta reaccionaria en- los campos de Cuba, que
marcia al azar sin rumbo que esta viviendo
| de artifcios v habilidades.9
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juegan en- campai1a, como tambi6n tienen
buenas corazas que los protejan artillerfa po-
tente para traspasar bindajes de cualquier
espesor heridos normalmente, debemos re-
conocerles la fortaIeza yalor que les con-
ceden los extranje eros.
Sin duda ell sueltista equivoc6 al ase-
gurar que poseemos xgrandes acorazados.: de-
bio decir que poseemos <acorazados de gran
dess condolences para la guerra en- alta mar;
que estos son hoy <seisS y que pronto seran
<nueve,o todos dotados en- grado exceptional
de aquellos factories importantfsimos.
Con 10 dicho basta para que apreciemos
mejor nuestros buques y para que nos inspiren
la confanza que merecen, 81 hubieran de cruzar ell
Oceano batirse en- defensa del honor nacional
PEDRO DE NOVO COLSON.
(De La C0yrespondencia de Espana).
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Propaganda liberal
A OH SION ES.
Ciales, % de Mario de 1897.
Sr. D. Juan Hernandez Lopez.
San Juan.

Muy sef1or mfo de toda mi consi !eraci6n
A pesar de la mucha lluvia, mi instancia Sc
ha efectuado una reunion del elemento liberal
de este pueblo la oual ha quedado muy lucida
Sc procedi6 nombrar ell comite local, ell que,
por unanimidad, fue designado en- la forma que
expresa la nota adjunta. Despues BE desgno
ma comisi6n para que ofrecie1a la autoridad
local sus respetos apoyo en- defensa de la in
tegridad del territorio, cuya comision fue muy
bien recbida por ell senor Alcalde, ofreciendo
81, por su parte, particirar al Gobernador 10
hecho nuestro ofrecimiento.
Existe mucho entusiasmo por parte de los
correligionarios por el correo de manans lie
enviar6 relaci6n de los concurrentes al acto y
de los afilados hasta hoy.
Sin mas, aprovecho la OCCASION para suscri-
brine de usted alto. correligionario y amigo
q. b. 8. m.-.7os6 p. Santiago.
Comit6 local del partido liberal fusionista
de Ciales:-Presidente de honor: Excmo. Sr.
d. Antonio Maura. .-Pesidente efectivo: DON
Francisco Coira. Vice-presidente: Don Jose
P. de Santiago Don Manuel Rive
ra, don Esteban Rios Muniz, don Tomas Zayas,
don Carlos Roman, don Trinidad Miranda, don
Felipe de Santiago don Esteban Rios Case.
llas.-Tesorero: don Zenon Rivera. -Secreta-
rio propietario: don Gustavo Vidal.-Suplen.
tes: don Rafael Rodriguez, don Jose Maria
CORA, don Jaime Padr6 Otero, don Antonio
Rivera, don Francisco B. Gomez, don Francis
co Colon don Juan Riva.-Secretario suplen,
te: don Juan Perez Gey.
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LA AGENCIA De GUAYAMA

Por renuncia del estimado amigo que de-
sempena actualmente la Agencia de LA Co
RREsPoNDENCIA DE PUERTo-RICo en- Guayama,
Sc hara cargo de aquel cometido desde ell dfa
l, del entrante mes de Abril, nuestro tam
ben amigo don Jose Manuel Lopez, Agente de
Negocios en- aquella localidad, con qui6n debe
ran ent endorse los abonados al diario las perso
mas que deseen publican anuncios comunicados
y hacer trabsjos tipografcos.
Aprovechamos la oportunidad para supli-
quota de abono antes de fnalizar cada mes,
porque la Agencia tiene que remesarnos ell dfa
/. Q, lie hemos dado instrucciones de supri-
mir de la lista todo abonado que no cumpla
con imprescindible regularidad aquel requisite.
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Competencia provechosa

Segun parece estan en- competencia las dos
lfneas de vapores q. hacen ell trahco entire Nue.
va York y Pto.-Rico, ~ como sucede en- todas
las competencias, ell publico sera quien derive el
bensficio de ella, siempre que sepa estimularla J
sostenerla distribuyendo sus pedidos entire am
bas lineas, para evltar que sc retire una, que
dando merced exclusivamente de la otra,
que tratarfa de resarcirse imponiendo la ley
del monopolio a los cargadores.
A proposito de esta competencia hemos
visto una carta circular de la Companfa fran
cesa, en- la que manifesto que la otra lfnea de
Nueva York. fleto ell pequeno yapor <Senior>
para ofrecer tietes con una rebaia de 25 por loo
sobre los precios de tarifa, anular la rebaia
de Is por 100 establecida por Ia Companfa
francesa sobre la tarifa ordinaria entire Nue.
va York Puerto Rico.
FL Agente general en- Nueva York de La
lfnea francesa llama la atencion de los cargado-
ras de Puerto Rico, Ia conveniencia que ha
de reportarles el sostener las dos lfneas, pues s
benehcio de esa competencia tendran siempre
una tarifa reducida de hetes, 81 hoy cuentan
con rebaja de l5 por 100 en- la via france
sa, mailana, que Sc retirase esta, no solo perde-
rfan la de % por 100 que hoy ofrece la otra
Companfa, sino que quedarfan sugetos a las
condolences mas onerosas.
La Compaflfa francesa hace un viaie men,
sual Nueva York con itinerario flo, escala
constante en- ell puerto de Mayagiez, pero hara
tambien las escalas de San Juan Ponce siem-
pre- que reuna carga suiciente que compense
los gastos de estas escalas.
Creemos que debiendose esta lfnea Ia
ventaja de una reduction de 15 por 100 en- los
hetes, que hoy disfrutan los cargadores de
Puerto Rico, estos deben sostenerla, aun cuan
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La Correspondencia de Puerto r leo
MARTEs, 80 DE MARIO DE 1897.
TeIegramas via Santiago de Cuba

Madrid Mario lila sido nombrado
Presidente de la Audiencia de la Habana don
Sebastian de Cubas Fernandez, presidente de
Sala de la misma. Para este cargo ha sido
nombrado ell magistrate don Ricardo Maya y
para la vacante de este dltimo ell senor O'Farril
Fiscal de la Audienca de Santiago de Cuba.
Madrid idem TO- Dicen de Washington
que las nuevas tarifas de Mac Kinley aumenta-
ran la entrada en- aquellas aduanas, por concep-
to de aztcares, en- 81 mllones 75O mil pesos y
por concepto de tabacos, en- millones. Ell de-
recho sobre el azdcar recarga en- 3[4 centavo
por libra.
Madrid idem 17.-Comunican de Was
hington que las nuevas tarifas americanas au-
mentan los derechos de Importation sobre los
Nlnos, y las telas establecen un centavo por IL
bra de azdcar. Conc6dese al Presidente la IA
cptad de concertar convenios de comerco.