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The herald., 1898-03-24
MnssENGER's STORY
Of the Robbing Of the Train Near
Eroauo


OAKLAND, March 81. NJ. Pease,
Wells, Fargo & Co.'S messenger on the
train which was held ur near Goshen,
reached his homo here tonight. He has
been in the employ Of the express company
for over eleven years and has been on the
present run for ever six years. He said
tonight: when the train slowed up knew
something was wrong. The next thing I
heard was the explosion Of a bomb by the
door of my car. The fireman was brought
along, and he was the one who touched it
of at the command Of one Of the robbers
who covered him with a gun. The bomb
blew down the door of the car and then
they threw in q second one, but this did
not 60 or.
II was then at the front door and saw
them throw In the third bomb but before 1t
could explode one Of the robbers said to
his companion to throw 1t OF the car. It
then exploded in the field. All hands were
ordered back into the car and the robbers
proceeded lsisurely to look around, but
they did not seem to fnd anything worth
taking.
zone of the robbers placed stick of
dynamite on the safe and ordered the en-
gineer to 60 back and light 1t, which he did.
Then all parties retired to safe distance
and awaited the explosion, which was not
long in coming. There was a loud report
and the whole top and sides Of the car
seemed to go up and out, reducing 1t to the
condition Of fiat car and strewing pieces
Of it all over the country. The explosion
wrecked the safe and the robbers proceeded
to pack up its contents. They got but little
for their pains, as the treasure on the trip
was very light"
The herald., 1898-03-24
RELIEF SUPPLIES
Needed at Once and in Very Large
Quantity

NEW YORK, March 23.-Mrs. M. ]. Con-
don of Gowanda, New York, sent to the
central Cuban relief committee in this city
today a letter which she received from
Walter S. Barker, United States consul at
Sagua la Grande, Cuba. In part the letter
is as fOllows
1.-The situation cannot be penned nor ex-
pressed. One must see it in all its distress
and desolation. There are now in my con-
sular district not less than $4,000 souls ut
terly destitute and without food who must
soon die. The conditions here at present
render it impossible for succor to be given,
except it is sent here by our generous peo-
pie. Rice, condensed milk, quinine for the
sick, as also light wearing clothing for
women and children, second hand clothing
will be equally serviceable as new,
canned soup, meats and bread and where
contributions are not large 1 would advise
sending money in exchange on any eastern
city (New York preferred) with which pro-
visions and medicines can be purchased
here and thus give relief the earlier as ow-
ing to the inaccessibility of this zone or dis
trict, 1t requires much time to transport
supplies.
"If money is sent have to request that
1t be transmitted through Consul General
Lee at Havana with a request to forward
the same to me.
"Of the large number so utterly destitute
ninety per cent are women and children,
the latter being in the large majority"
The steamer Orizaba, which sailed for
Havana today carried $50 tons of Cuban re-
lief supplies, consigned by the central Gu
ban relief committee to Consul General
Lee
"Consul General Lee has just informed
this committee" Stephen e. Barton, presi-
dent of the committee, said today. that
he ascertains by careful investigation that
no less than 225 900 reconcentrados are in
absolute want and helplessly destitute"
The herald., 1898-03-24
JUDGMENT Affirmed

SAN FRANCISCO, March 23-The su-
preme court has affirmed the judgment of
the superior court Of Placer county. which
convicted e. p. Reed of murder in the Sec
ond degree for killing an old man named
T. G Brown. Brown cut Reed with a
knife, the injured man retreating. Brown
reappeared with his knife, but did not ad-
vance toward Reed. The latter seized a
stick of wood and hit Brown over the
head, killing him. The plea was self-de-
fense, but the supreme court finds that
Red did not retreat from the deceased as
the statute declares that he must, and that
the evidence failed to show that Brown in
tended any further assault.
The herald., 1898-03-24
AT ALGER'S OFFICE
The Militia to Be Given a Chance to
Enlist

WASHINGTON, March 23-Secretary
Alger's office at the war department pre-
sented an unusually busy aspect today.
A number Of members of congress called to
have a word with the secretary, among
them being Senators Lodge and Hoar and
Representative Marsh of Illinois. Abner
Mckinley, the presidents brother. WAS
also among those who called, but his stay
was very brief.
Representative Marsh is chairman of the
house committee on militia. which re-
Gently reported the bill to reorganze tha.
body Of state soldiery to raise its efficiency,
and to appropriate million dollars for s.s
support
The chairman said he had spoken to
Speaker Reed recently in regard TO the
bill. and he hoped to be able to- call it up in
the house for consideration within a rea-
sonable time. During his interview with
Secretary Alger, Mr.. Marsh urged that in
the event of hostilities the first recourse OF
the government for soldiers would be the
The herald., 1898-03-24
The Shiels Estate

SAN FRANCISCO, March 23.-1n de-
Gliding the appeal in the matter Of the es-
tate Of Edward e. Shiels. the supreme court
holds that the widow has the right to
renounce and recall her nomination Of an
administrator of her choice. George F.
Shiels had been appointed administrator
at the request Of the widow. anG after.
ward she asked that the letters be revoked
nominating Henry E. Monroe as adminis-
traitor. She recalled her nomination Of
Monroe, which caused the superior court
to dismiss the proceedings. and the su-
preme court holds that she had the right
to either apply to have the former letters
revoked or to recall her nomination after
the appointment of another person as adj
ministrator.
The herald., 1898-03-24
Electrical Erauohisss

MILWAUKEE,. Wis.,, March N.-A dee
cision which will be of interest to every
electric street company in the country has
just been handed down by the supreme
court at Madison. It ig to the effect that
there can be no extension OF street raii-
way lines beyond the city limits. even
though q franchise has been gran ted, with
out the award Of damages where property
owners object. 1t also makes no differ.
ence whether or not the companies have
the right to carry freight or express mat
ter. When the courts decided that the
street railway was not an additional bur-
den upon the highway, the railway was
operated by horse power. adnce the ad-
vent of electricity the street railway has
been brought close to the status Of the
steam railroads.
The herald., 1898-03-24
THE EIGHT-HOUR DAY
A Big Strike Brewing for the First
of Nav

MILWAUKEE,, Wis. March 23.-In ac-
cordance with the plan decided upon at the
last national convention OF the American
Federation of Labor, organizers have been
working quietly Tor the past month organ
izing In the building trade in this city lsok-
ing to the united demand on May 1st for
an eight-hour working day.
The executive council Of the building
trades will hold a meeting tonight to dis
cuss the eight-hour project, and to take
action in various matters In connection
with it. The deliberations will be In
vested with more or less secrecy. A good
portion of the members Of the building
trades councils, such as carpenters and
painters. are working an eight-hour-day at
present, but with factory workers the
conditions are different, and the movement
will be directed principally toward this
branch.
A leading member of the carpenters
union expressed an opinion today to the ef-
feet that the men would win without a
fight, but in case the demand 10 not granted
that there would possibly be strike.
The herald., 1898-03-24
SICARD'S REMARK
Leads to Speculation Concerning the
Report

WASHINGTON, March 23-The remark
attributed to Admiral Sicard at Key West
yesterday, to the effect that the case of the
Maine was perhaps the most peculiar in
the history of modern times, is interpreted
here as clearly indicating that the direct
responsibility for the explosion cannot be
placed During the progress of the investi-
CATION the law officers of the government
have been giving the legal side of the case
their close attention and the statement is
made that the case Of the Maine is indeed
most peculiar. The records, it is said, do
not show that ever before in the inter-
course of nations. has vessel of one power
been destroyed in the waters of another
without the cause of the disaster and re-
sponsibility being known beyond dis
pute by the other nation. If the court of
inquiry has found, as is generally believed,
that the responsibility for the loss of the
Maine cannot be definitely located, the fact
will present a new feature to the long list
of otherwise similar disasters.
The herald., 1898-03-24
STATE PRODUCERS
Protest Against Unjust Discrimina.
tion in Freirhts

SAN FRANCISCO, March 2s.--The Manu-
facturers and Producers association held
its annual meeting today and elected d.
rectors for the ensuing year. The Officers
submitted their reports for the year, show
ing that the association was prosperous
and had accomplished great deal to pro-
tect and enhance the trade and industries
Of California.
The report of President Kerr calls atten-
ton to the evils Of discriminating freight
rates against California, diverting trade
from its boundaries, the injuries wrought
by fraudulent articles foisted upon pur-
chasers under the guise Of California pro-
ductons and the baneful competition of
prison-made goods.
The following directors were elected and
will choose officers from among their own
number on next Tuesday: James w. Kerr,
A. Sharboro, w. F. Bowers, Frank L..
Brown. L. r. Mead, Charles r. Allen, A.
Mclaughlin, ]. p. Currier, Samuel Nc
Kee, Charles H. Crocker. e. Everett.
The herald., 1898-03-24

likely lsavs here FOR washington aftsr she
has been placed In commission. where she
will be held subject to the secretary's
orders.
Commander Lyons will take charge Of
the ship, with Lieutenant Switzerland az
executive. Her other officers will be those
attached to her when she went out Of
commission.
The herald., 1898-03-24
WILL NOT TALK
Lieutenant Mark Fastening on to
Washington

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, March 2S.-
Lieutenant Commander Mark, bearing
to Washington the findings of the Maine
court of inquiry, reached this city at 7:45
tonight and left at p. m. via the Florida
Central and Peninsula railroad, and will
reach Washington at 9:25 p. M Thursday
night
The railroad officials have carried the
message down the lien for him to use all
dispatch.
This practically makes a special of the
Mark train. and without accident WASH
ington will be reached on the dot. Lieu
tenant Commander Mark was accompa-
MED by the following officers of the
Maine: Lieutenant Hood, Lieutenant
The herald., 1898-03-24
A CAPITAL Frost

SACRAMENTO, March 23.-This morn
ing was the coolest in twenty years for
so late in the season, the mercury falling
to 80 degrees. The frost was very heavy.
localities show that orchardists believe
all the fruit crops, with the possible ex-
ception of pears, have been well nigh
ruined. These reports Of the damage may
be overestimated. but the fact that such
heavy frost has occurred at time when
the young fruit is forming renders the out
look very disheartening.
The herald., 1898-03-24
READY FOR THE SEA
The Rehabilitated Dolphin Is Ready
for Service

BROOKLYN, March 23.-The work on
the dispatch boat Dolphin has been going
on for the past two weeks and she is now
ready to go into commission. The DOL
phin has been thoroughly overhauled and
is as spick and span as brand new boat
One hundred and fifty men have been at
work fitting her up. Commodore Lyons
will tomorrow hoist his flag, placing her in
commission. She has been RENTED with
new engines, boilers, deck and spars
The Dolphin will carry her old guns. She
has displacement of 1856 tons. and is able
to make 1876 knots per hour. She will
The herald., 1898-03-24
Canal StockholderD

NEW YORK, March N.-At meeting of
the stockholders OF the Nicaragua Canal
company, held in this city. the election Of
these officers was ratified: President, Jacob
W. Miller; chairman Of the board. Henry
r. Hoyt; vice-president. VIM. F. Cochrane;
treasurer, r. T. Edwards; secretary, Ed
win r. Lancaster.
The herald., 1898-03-24
Colonel Mckenzie Dying

SAN FRANCISCO, March 23.-Col. John
w. Mckenzie, a well-known veteran ofthe
Mexican war, is dying. He is native Of
Newark, N. j., and was formerly city mar
shall OF San Francisco and colonel Of the
First regiment Of the National Guard Of
California,
The herald., 1898-03-24
A DREADFUL oDoR
Proves Hale House Victims still in the
Ruins

Ruins
BUTTE. Mont. March 23.-The terrible
odor arising from the ruins of the Hale
house confirms the opinion that some
bodies will be found in the debris. The
list of missing is now:
MARTIN ROONEY,
DAN SULLIVAN,
FRANK KRIEGBAUM.
The search Of the ruins will not begiA
until the insurance adjusters have examined
the place and reported on the loss. The
inquest begins tomorrow. All the injured
are reported as doing well.
The herald., 1898-03-24
WILL BE NO WAR

= LONDON. March A.-The WASH 4
4 ington correspondent of the Daily 4
= News says President Mckinley de- 7
+ clared to a recent visitor at the White 4
+ House: II believe there will be no Z
+ war, and am determined to prevent 4
+ 1t if possible by all means In my Z
4 power I
The herald., 1898-03-24
GtN. BLANC0 IS PREPARING FOR WAR
BY THROWING UP FoRT1F1CAT1oNs TO DEFEND
THE CITY OF HAVANA
the Forts Reveals Ordnance OdThe Spanish Fleet Lacks Ammu-
milton Sufficient Supply the Needs for Evna SkrmSh
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The herald., 1898-03-24

Henry Claus, United States navy, Of
Brooklyn is a recent arrival. He Ia accom-
panied by Mrs. Claus.
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70 cure = cola in On. nay

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine TablotDl
All druggists refund money II It fatls 10
cure. &c. The genuine has Z. 3. q. on eac1
tablet :.
The herald., 1898-03-24

Hugo Richards OF Phoenix, Ariz., is here.
He Is interested in mines in the territory.
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v,ee RaRTOy DUE AT SANTIAGO.

Nice Clara Barton. who left Key West with a
s,,n of twenty Red Cross assistants on the
,oa,,,or State OF Texas for Santiago mas not yer
-, hoard from The Red cross ana us various
auyularies are anxiously awaiting news from her
o,,,,ciro her safe arrival. II IS just about time
,r the marty 10 reach Santiago and II is expected
,h., as soon as they get to their destination they
.,u communicate with the Central CUBAN hehei
Committee here ,. :, ,s
A. tho Headquarters Of the committee IL was
ioorrod Yesterday that message was expected
tron, Miss Barton within the next day or TWO one
=, ov,,.c,cd TO make a landing In Cuba. at some
n,,,, nrotected by the American forces MISS Baf-
ION u,u nrobably be allowed to use the Telegraph
i,ne established by the American Government ana
,,,l IN this way be able TO communicate her needs
% tho Red Cross headquarters without delay IL
O. cxpected that nurses and supplies VIII be re-
ouircd at once and knowledge OF just what Is
ar,ed il of great Importance 20 those who arc
directing affairs here. , an, ,,. ballad
The State of Texas. on which Miss Barton sailed
- nhaTtered only until July 2 ard every eHort
~, CTR he made to get the boat OF the Relief COM
mittee TO Miss Barton before that date IL Is , *
nacted that the boat will sail on wednesday Inc
una rd Line has offered the use or It's pier 10 me
comn,ittee for its boat. and IL VIII be brought
,pnrs Monday to load. Such supplies as DO not go
an The boat Will be shipped TO Key west ana
viaced in the Red Cross storehouse there, FROM
Pc they will be shipped In smaller d!spatch-boau
10 the scene Of operations In Cuba
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eirt houses The season has been better n an Tor
several years past and all the firms report that
they have plenty OF orders on hand ana Will start
their factories early in the fall
Whi,all Tatim & 60. Will put three tanks ann
furnace on, of blast Thursday. and as they
have en- many fin, orders on hand. they will be
comreled TO run three flint prescription factories
until July % Tho American Flint Glass workers
Union has granted the men the privilege OF work
ing during the summer. ana there WI" "e ~
trouble As has been the case heretofore. Inc
Gator Place departments which have been running
ru during the entire season. Will close on June 81
with one of tho best seasons they have ever had
I, is ronorred on good authority that the firm has
a large order for tubing. and will run TINS Depart
n,.nt until August Tn" prescription factory WIRE
houses are nearly empty. and the hrm Will De com
nellod start IN September. VITAL Tatum q 90
will ehui down one continuous tank ana TWO tur-
mace, AT their upper works on Thursday The
continuous tank ~ equal 10 five furnaces. The sea
son Al the upper green works mas neeh something
unusual AMI the firm reports plenty OF orders on
hand but the organization does not permit them 10
B run during the summer months. The firm Is ouild-
ing a large amber tank at this plant when VIII be
ready for operation september l. 1t has big orders
~ carboys from tho Government. and VIII not De
able to get the orders hei until July 10
r g Wheaton & co have had the pest season In
their history AMI Will run several Of their depart
/ m.nis during the summer. MI. Wheaton, head OF
Tho firm said yestcr lay that they would be unable
~ Gil All of IN, orders this blast. and that me
facrnrios would rcsum" operations carly IN me faiL
/ Th. l,rc. window light factory of the ul-He
Enforcement Company has been running run olAst
sire started and sun. int, ndent fteadiy reports
- 4, nov, mas more order, than II can I'LL
/ several prominent officers OF IN" different glass
| workers unions stated yest'i1ay mat the pr.sent
| season. had been better than FOR several years
! and that The outlook Is brighter than ever.
| Th. now green glass plant which Was recently
| b,llf Al cape May courthouse VIII be competed
| hy June H. and will Ice ready for operation in Sep
! temher. ,,, 49, - .,ro
, ~, Vincland lube factory viii run ths ontire
summer -. Son rs there j. great demand IN ms
J Inc ~ tho Industry Tho Faistoa glass works shut
/ dov on Thursday after successful season.
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european Advertisements.
EUROPEANS AND TRAVEL
IERS will find the London office OF The
Tribune, 149 Fleet Street, convenient
place to leave their advertisements and
subscriptions for The Tribune.
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PEOPLE ENGAGE IN CUSTOMARY AMrsE-
NENTS
From a Spanish Correspondent

Havana June 26.-Thc people OF Havana are
getting accustomed to the blockade ana '"e
incidents Of war times. Their courage IL re-
turning. and they are rcsuming attendance upon
religious services and participating in their Gus
tonarv amusemen,s. The churches theatres
marks and the bay are literally crowded.
The ,romen have chosen San Lazaro- ave. as
the fashionable promenade. ana drive rum
that thoroughfare they can watch the move
r,oots of the Llockadng ships with glasses
1,cuee,rians accompany the carriages, and the
military element. high In the favor CT Cuban
women. is conspicuously in evidence.
The festival Of St John the Baptist was cele-
hrated to-day on the wharyes and within the
,r,,nediate vicinage were three full orchestras.
The money collected Will be employed In estab-
Itching free kitchens for the poor in every dis
trict in the city
The insurgents. it is officially reported mere
have sustained numerous losses in the Province
az Santa Clara. Their position there is growing
r.oree and their bands are demoralzed divided
and difficult TO concentrate
The German third-cass cruiser Geier returned
here Yesterday afternoon from Cienfuegos anc
Trinidad.
HIGH PRICES FOR FOOD AT HAVANA.
Kew West. Fla, June 2G.-According to ad
vices from Havana. farce-comedy and light
orera are attracting large audiences at the
Albisu Trijoa ard Lava theatres
The entire first page Of La Lucia In
recent issue taken up in advertisement
of the sailings Of transatlantic and coastwis'
,ossalv hrt a slight examination disclosed III,
fs,t that al the sailing dates were the same
April 80.
The official quotations for beef and veal. &C
ooroine 10 the latest account. were 30 cents
,ourd. lamb was 90 cents and pork 81 10 {
pound
4 centen was quoted at 81 30 gold, equivalen
% 50 - in silver and $33 in paper currency
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Comforts Of Travel.-Professio Guide 30 pal
ace-car porter)-I have an English fora IN charGe
a. I want him to get a good impression OF the
cnr,forts OF travel in this country Here's hve dol
lars. -r.., x,. 70 .,h h,r.
axtra attention. sahi -, -
GuIac-Creat Scott. no! want you 70 Keep away
from hinn.-(Eew- York Weekly.
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qvU TORpEDO-BO4T TALBOT SAILS SOUTH

The torpedo-boat Talbot. Lieutenant '" H. Shoe-
maker left the Brooklyn Navy Yard before
,.,o.r Yesterday morning and passed out to sea
.hou, an hour later The little vessel is bound for
XIV Wrst and Will call at Norfolk. Va. on her way
~. he coast.
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KILLED.
FATALLY INJURED.

FATALLY INJURED
v.prs Henry s.. Troop g. both legs cut on Internally
injured
Others injured are: r. d. Staley, Troop NJ e'-
Ion. 1islocated. f. Perkins. Troop l.. hoth hips
damned; Wallace Hodge. Troop g. ankle proAe'i >
George Gardner. Troop c. hip hurt' Ruuolph
Wldemar. officers mess cook. back strained
Hiram F. Davis. Troop c, ankle sprained' Henry
stcltz Troop c. leg broken; VIII Grovenor'
rroon G leg bruised: Joseph Aaron Troop e.
back sprained: w. II. Robbins Troop A. ankle
disIocated: Arthur Evans. Troop +, hip dislo-
Gated: Joseph wilkinson. Troop l.. slightly IN
jured. and - Schenck. Troop g leg oauiS
bruised -. -.
Colonel Torrey was in the stateroom OF me
sleeplng-car which was separated from the
engine OF the second section by short caboose'
The force OF the impact carried the first section
forward three hundred yards. When the IRAN
STONED Colonel Torrey found himself outside
beneath the wreckage. and although his Feet
were badly bruised. he managed To clamper UP
the embankment. His other injuries are severai
bruises about the head
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GLAsswORKERs' PROSPEROUS SEASON

THE SHUTDOWN FOR THE SUMNER TO BE ONLY
PARTIAL BECAUSE OF ORDERS on HAND
Miliviile. N. j.. June % (SpeciaD.-On Thursday
most of the glass factories in this section Will shut
down. with the exception OF few prescription