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La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1898-02-14
Estos nuevos reloies "Roskopf perfe ccion

Estos nuevos relojes "Roskopf' perfec ccionaS
dos son superiores a todos los demas deigual pre-
clio y de una durac6n ilimitada Todas las pleas
del "Tinaud Patente' son ntercambiables loque
permite componer cua]quier rotura en- menos DEL
Is minutes y por menos de la mitad del precios
que Sc cobra por relojes de otras marcas Estos
verdaderos cron6metros Sc venden garantizadoss
por DOS AMOS Use compond:an por la mitad de-
su precio en- culsquier epoca que SO descompongans
despu6s de dicho plazo
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palnt. preparatory to painting her dark
green. The officers say that 1t is almost
Impossible TO discover q vessel at night
when painted with this color. even by
Ueans of searchlight-
One of the officers said, discussing the
possibilities of hostilitfes: '"rhere Is one
satisfaction about being aboard a ship like
this. In case we are struck right. there
will be no board of inquiry and no trouble
about divers. etc., for there will not be
piece OF the boat left big enough for SOU
venir. A boat Of this style either does fear
full damage to her enemies or goes under In
short order herself. Modern war will, in
my opinion. be quick work anyhow. and we
represent the very Quickest type Of deatA-
dealing vessel afloat."
The work on the cannon now in process
pushed with all the haste possible. Upward
pushed with al 1.-The haste possible. Upward
of 800 men have been added to the force en-
ployed in ordinary times.
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A Coal Mine on Fire

STOCKTON, March 31.-At midnight
came rumor of fearful fire at the Cor
raj Hollow coal mines at Tesla and the
lack of positive information gave the op-
portunity for enlargement on whatever of
fact there might have been in the first
story. AS the story reached here it was
that the presence of fire was first made
known by the fact that some of the miners
came near being overcome with the fumes,
that all the miners were successfully lifted
from that mine, but that four Of them were
so overcome by the gas that it was some
time before they revived. The mine was
Immediately closed up in the expectation
that the fire would be smothered. Manager
Godbold is out of Stockton and the only
persons connected with the Corral Hollow
road who could be found had heard no word
of the burning.
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zoLA'S APPEAL
A Truly French Method Of Trying
Criminal Cases

PARIS, March s1.-The court Of cessation
today began hearing the appeal Of M. Emil
Zoia against the sentence of one years
Imprisonment and 5000 francs fine imposed
upon him February %. after he had been
convicted of making Nbelous charges In
Aurore against the conduct Of the Ester
hazy court martial, which was the outcome
of the attempts to prove that Alfred Drey-
fus, condemned to Imprisonment for be-
traying French military secrets to a for
eign power, should have a trial. Council
lor Chambareaud, who waa appointed to
examine the arguments. reported in favor
of NJ Zola's main pleas, namely that his
trial had been irregular because the salt
was brought by the minister of war instead
of the president of the court martial which
lola had Ebeled. If the court, as is prob
able accepts M. Chambareaud's report.
the case will not be retired. The condem-
nation win remain. but the sentence will
not be executed. The result is believed to
be acceptable to the government, as it s
hoped that 1t will stop the agitation on the
subject of the Dreyfus sentence.
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TIME TO INTERVENE
w. J. Bryan's Views on the Cuban
Question

LINCOLN, Neb., March S1-Hon. Will
lam Bryan tonight made the following
statement for the Associated Press in ans
wer to the question whether, in his judg-
ment, the time had arrived for the United
States to intervene in behalf OF Cuba and
bring the war to an end.
Eyes, the time for intervention Has ar
rived. Humanity demands that we shall
act. Cuba lies almost within sight of our
shores, and the sufferings of her people
cannot be ignored, unless we, as nation
have become so engrossed in money max
Ing as to be indifferent to distress.
Intervention may be accompanied by
danger and expense. but existence canno.
be separated from responsibility, and re-
sponsbility sometimes leads a nation. as
well as an individual, into danger. War is
the only arbiter between nations when rea-
son and diplomacy are of no avail.
'Our own interests justify Intervention
Spain has governed Cuba so badly as to
excite continuous revolt, and after excit-
ing revolt has shown herself powerless to
restore order and enforce law on the Is
land.
Spanish rule in Cuba has disturbed the
United States, interfered with business,
Increased the expense OF guarding our
shores and drawn upon the resources OF
our people to care for those made desti-
tute by war.
awe have as much right to demand the
cessation of war in the interests of the
people of the United States as Spain has
to demand its continuance for her own
benefit.
eff the Cubans prefer death to Spanish
rule, It must be because Spanish rule has
robbed life of JOY and hope. If nation
sows the wind, it must reap the whiri-
wind"
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Nailed His Whiskers to the Fence

The patriarchal beard of one of the
oldest inhabitants" Of Conhohocken is
still in it's accustomed place upon his chin.
but it looks very moth-eaten and ragged.
This is due to the fact that the old man is
extremely near-sighted. To see an object
plainly he is compelled to get his optics
within a few inches Of 1t. The other day.
while pottering around his house, the old
man undertook to repair the picket fence
around the yard. He armed himself with
hammer and nails and started in. He got
his first paling in place, and, with much
labor, succeeded in fastening it there But
that was not ALL. When he started to move
on to the next break he was brought up
standing, with yell of pain. He had
nailed his whiskers between the 'pailing
and the crossbar. His yells attracted the
attention Of his good wife, who, when she
realized the situation, brought her scissors
into play and released the old man, mirNs
a considerable portion Of his beard.-Phna-
delphia Record.
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MINE BURNS T1E11
Pennsylvania the Scene
,tinguishable Confla

TANAQUA, Particularly
teresting point In the anth
gion 4, the famous burning
NIT Hill. near this place. whichV
burning for more than nifty veal
whole mountain, for distance on
six miles, in which the mine Ia situat
on fire, and every possible means KIN
to the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Ct
pany to extinguish 1t have been tried.
without success.
For a period of fifty years hundreds D,
thousands of dollars worth OF coal have
b0pn consumed by the fire and is still an
nually being consumed. and in time all the
coal in the mountain will be rendered to
ashes. The fire has spread to such an ex-
tent in the past few years that the resi-
dents of Summit Hill are in state Of con-
slant anxiety, as a number Of families were
compelled to vacate their homes on &C.
count of the fire. Numerous fall-ins have
occurred around this small mining ham.
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day were Generals Granville M. Dodge,
Alex Mod. McCook and Martin T. Nc
Mahon.
Gen. Schofield suggested that congress
OF once be asked to put the new organiza-
ton on a permanent official basis and this
work win be undertaken forthwith. 1t
will be On charge of an executive committee
consisting of Gen. Nelson A. Miles, Gen.
Russell A. Alger, Col. Washington, Gen.
McCook, Gen. Molneaux. Gen. Mcmahon.
Gen. Pierson. Gen. Ripley and Gen. VIII
son.
RAISING A WAR FUND
MADRID, March 31.-At o'clock <hls
evening the seats for the performance at
the Royal theater sold had yielded more
than 614,000 pesetas. including 250,000 pc
setas from the Marquis viliemetor. but
many important amounts are not included
in this total. The house was crowded and
the scene was one of indescribable enthusi-
asm. with frenzied cries Of Long live
Spainy' Long live Cuba!" and Long live
the army and navyr'
The moment the queen regent entered
the royal box the audience gave her de-
lirious reception, which was repeated after
the third act of the opera. The scenes were
really extravagant. The ladies' of the
highest aristocracy. in brilliant toilets and
jewels, ministers and high officials, &C.
cupied boxes while the ordinarily cheaper
seats were occupied by personages high IN
society.
LIME POINT DEFENSES
SAN FRANCISCO, March 31.-Gen. VIM.
R. SAafter, commanding the department
of California, accompanied by First Lieu
tenant John D. Miley, aid and acting en-
gineer officer, inspected the troops and high
power guns at Fort Baker today and found
the garrison and ordnance in first class or
der.
Gen. Miles attaches great Importance 70
the Fort Baker Ome Point position. and
speaks Of it as the Gibraltar of the Pacific
coast. A water battery will be established
at Gravelly beach, from which direct fire
at short range could be delivered against
any hostile vessel which might get into the
harbor by one of the many chances of war.
The regular monthly inspection of troops
at the Preside was held today.
ARMS ORDERED FORWARD
SALT LAKE CITY. Utah, March 31.-A
Special to the Tribune from Fort Duchesne,
Utah, says that orders have been received
by the post commander that the HotchIsss
cannon and all ammunition therefor shall
be sent as soon as possible to Mobile, Ala.
WAR RISKS RISING
NEW YORK, March 31.-Rates on war
risks" advanced sharply today, some ma
rine underwriters asking so per cent more
than they did yesterday
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Flagstaff Visitors

PHOENIX, Ariz, March 31.-A party OF
territorial officials consisting of M. H. Nc
Cord, governor; c. H. Akers, secretary;
Allyn Lewis, adjutant general, and c. M.
Frasier, attorney general, is here on bust
ness connected with the completion Of the
home for the insane. The governor and his
party were given rousing reception at the
Opera house tonight After the reception
a banquet was given the distinguished Wis
itors at the Bank hotel
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The Kings AsSailantS

ATHENS, March 31.-At the trial of
Karditzi and Giorgii, charged with the re-
cent attempt to assassinate King George of
Greece, a large number of the leading
Greeks and many members of the diplo-
matte corps were present. Karditzi, who is
i'll with consumption said he was impelled
to the act by newspaper articles declaring
King George responsible for the misfor-
tunes of the country and he declared that
If he had succeeded in killing the king he
would have tried to kill Theodor Delyan-
mis-, the former premier. Giorgii declared
that he fired into the air. Both prisoners
were condemned to death.
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Combinations

WASHINGTON, March s1-The senate
today confirmed these nominations: Ger
man Bulle of New York, consul at Car
denas, Cuba.
To be receivers Of public moneys: F. E.
Densmore, at Independence CAL; H. s.
Sargent, at Stockton, Cal.
To be registers of land offices: ]. D. Max
ey, at Stockton, CAL; J. Crookshank, at
Los Angeles, CAL; S. w. Austin, at In de-
pendence, Cal.
To be postmaster: J. W. Akers, at Pres
colt. Arizona.
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ENGINEER ENDCOTT CHIEF OF THE YARDS AND DOCKS BUREAU


Of
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The Copper River Crowd

SAN FRANCISCO, March 31-The
steamer Valencia, which will sail from
here next Saturday for the Copper River.
will take away three government expedi-
tons with her. One expedition is going
north to survey the mouth of the Copper
River. another is going to Cooks Inlet,
and the third is to survey an aH-American
route via the Valdez Pass to the head
waters of Copper River.
A telegram from Capt Lord Of the Va
lencia says that the Valdez Pass is now in
excellent condition and the gold-hunters
are coming and going over 1t continuously.
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CLEARING THE DECKS
Cruisers at Key West Are Ready for
Action

KEY WEST, March 31.-Every prepara-
ton for action was taken by the war
ships today. The woodwork was stripped
off exposed spots and sent ashore. The
wood pilot houses on the cruisers were
taken down. To certain extent interior
woodwork was also removed and sent
ashore. Even the steerer's wooden
box was removed from some of the ships
These precautions have been adopted to
prevent as far as possible the danger Of
lying Splinters in case of action.
The officers sent thsiy PERSONA kvaIuablcs
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A Canadian Charter

SPOKANE, Wash, March 31.-Private
kilograms received here today from Otta-
wa report that President Corbin Of the
Spokane and Northern railroad has been
granted charter by the Dominion parlia-
ment for his proposed extension into the
Boundary Creek country of Southern Brit
ish Columbia. The road will be built this
summer.
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Brodie's Death Doubted

NEW YORK, March I.-Much doubt is
expressed here as to the death of Steve
Brodie. 1t was reported at an early hour
this morning that he is alive and has sent
two kilograms to friends in this city, say
ing that he would arrive in New York at
o'clock in the morning.
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A Financial Failure

ANNAPOLIS, Nd, March 31.-The Mary
land house of delegates, with Republican
majority Of 20, failed tonight to pass a
joint resolution endorsing the financial pol
icy of the national administration. When
put to a vote, only Al of the 81 Republicans
voted for it.
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and belongings to be stored on shore. The
anchorage after dark and steamed to the
southwark, where they will patrol during
the night. This precaution was ordered
by Captain Sampson today. He is particu-
larly anxious to watch closely the Havana
entrance to this harbor. and also to af-
ford additional safety for the Iowa. In
diana and New York, which lie unprotected
six miles out.
The naval station officials have received
orders to overhaul their marine engineer
ing stock, so that it could be used instantly
in case of emergency.
Torpedo boats not engaged In patrolling
tonight made another attack on the battle
ships, but all these measures were guarded
with the greatest secrecy. The establish
ment of a patrol is considered by the few
who know of it as most significant. The
entire fleet is now in readiness to move at
fifteen minutes notice.
The gunboat Annapolis has left for
Brooklyn. The five bodies from the Maine
wreck brought here last night were buried
today with the usual simple ceremony and
without incident.
An important consultation was held this
morning between Captain Sampson and the
other chief officers of the fleet on board
the flagship New York.
FAITH TO MOVE MOUNTAINS
PORTLAND, Me-, March 31.-The Press
tomorrow will print the following letter:
To the Editor of the Press: I have re-
ceived several kilograms from Portland
business men, whose opinions are entitled
to weight, favoring peace with Spain and
indorsing the policy of our president. Their
confidence in our chief magistrate does not
exceed mine. am well informed of his
purpose, his conduct and his hopes. l
know that diplomatic negotiations are
about concluded and their purports. have
hopes that the results may be what We all
desire-an honorable peace, but propose, so
far as can, to be prepared for disappoint-
ment The committee on foreign relations
of which I have the honor to be men,
Der, will do nothing rashly; will give to the
resolutions referred to them careful and
deliberate consideration; will be in con-
slant communication with the president,
and without doubt act in entire harmony
with him.
(Signed.) WILLIAM P. FRYE.
Washington, D. c., March "a, 1898.
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plate glass windows In the business portion
of the city were destroyed.
AT MONTERREY

MONTERREY, Cal, March 31.-The earth
quake shock was felt here, at Del Monte
and Pacific Grove about midnight last
night. The vibrations were north ahd
south, continuing about ave seconds. The
shock was more severe at Del Monte than
elsewhere. No damage has been reported.
AT ST. HELENA
ST. HELENA, CAL. March 3l.--very Mt
tie damage was done here by the earth
quake. A peculiar phenomenon was wit
messed by those out Of doors at the
time Of the shock. Just before the earth
began to tremble the sky was perfectly
clear, but in an instant not star was Wis
ible, the heavens being hidden from view
by dark clouds. A low fog Immediately
drifted over the entire valley.
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THE SAN PEDRO ITEM
Will Be Reached by the Senate Today and Probably
Be Passed

sundry
civil bill making appropriation for the San Pedro probably
divide the whole for this work between San Pedro and
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A Canadian Quake

MONTREAL, March 31.-A slight shock
of earthquake was felt at several points
in the Ottawa valley at 1880 this afternoon.
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HOSIERY

Black and Fancy Cotton and Isle Thread Ladies Fine Maco Cot
absolutely fast black pcd heels, double solos, worth
Sale Price Csc pair n
Ladies Fancy se Thread Hose boot effects Roman stripes p
colors; Use quality
Sale Price 45c pair
Ladies Fine Ingram Cotton and Isle Thread Hose warranted
double heels and toes; worth SOC -
Sale Price X pair ST. O.
Children's Fast Black Cotton Hosiery double
where at zoe
Sale Price l2sc
Misses and Boys Medium and Heavy Weight Std
inch good value at IS
Sale Price pair
Agents in Los Angeles for the Munsing Plate
ting Underwear for ladies and children Also, sole
Sanitary Wooden Underwear
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To Cure n Cold in one nay

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund money II It fails to
cure. 25s The genuine has I, 3, g. on each
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Fine kaco Cotton Vests and Pants,
French Band
Csc each
Light Weight Wool and Isle Thread
Vests and Pants, H. N. L. S.
so cents
Laties' Equestrienne Cotton Tights,
in black and ecru
SOC garment
Ladies' Isle Thread Tights, black
and ecru only
75c garment
Silk Plate Vests, hand crochet, shout.
der straps, all colors
Use each
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Pure silk Vcsts,
and white ernbrol
$l.OO
Ladies Light Weigh
Suits, an shapes 7
Ladies' Light wa
Union Suits
So. SO
Pure SILK Union Sd
ankle lengths, ecru q
$500 81
Children's White an
Vests and Pants, sizes
Csc ca
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VObCIN I EEft RESERVE
NEW YORK, March 31.--Gen John NJ.
Schofield today took formal charge of the
national volunteer reserve. and plans for
speedily obtaining an available standing
army of 1000, 900 men were made at a meet
ing Of the military committee.
Among those who met Gen. Schofield to-
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-07-06

get hold of it. Fortunately, Capt. Sigs-
bee found the signal code safe in the
cabin-or what remained of the cabin
of the Maine. There it, was, wet but
perfect. If it had been lost at sea 1t
would have necessitated the making of
a new code for the entire United States
navy. Some years ago an information
al signal code was adopted by which
all vessels on the high seas could speak
to each other. This code is of such
nature that it can be read by English,
French, German, Spanish, Italian or
Russian sailors without trouble. They
do not need to know any other Ian
guage than their own in order to read
the code. This international code con-
s:sts of eighteen flags, as follows One
burgee, four peHnants and thirteen
square flags and in addition an answer
ing pennant. The eighteen flags repre-
sent the consonants of the alphabet and
by combination of two, three or four
of these flags arbitrary signs are made
which represent words and sentences of
the same Specification in all languages.
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set of signals which caused Capt. Sigs-
bee so much worriment after the Maine
wa blown up. Our own pet signal sys-
tenn is the wig-wag, which is the best
known of all sea signals. 1t is done
by wig-wagging flag from right to
left, from left to right, from front to
back, and from back to front. 1t Is
generally operated by the hand, but
when distant wig-wagging is done 1t is
operated by means of very large me-
chanical arm. Our navy adopts the
Meyer code of signaling. This is the
code used by private yachts and by
many people in country places who de-
sire to communicate with each other
and who do not own telephone. At
sea in private yacht the wig-wag is
used to communicate with the yacht
houses on land, or with friends ashore,
or even with passing vessels. 1t can
be done with flag a pocket handker-
chief, an oar, broom or any imple-
ment. Here is the wig-wag code as
generally understood ON the small bod
les of water of the United States. 1t is
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-07-06

Letters are represented by the flags
in the international code instead of
numerals. Letters are adopted in Or
der to make a more comprehensive
code. If numerals we're used only H.
ITO distinct signals could be made with
a hoist of four flags, but with letters
1852 distinct signals are possible with
never more than four flags for hoist.
In deciding on this method the in
ternational board of experts laid down
the following principles as the basis for
the formation of an efficient code. AS
the United States only have stand
ing offer open to all who care to in
vent q signal code 1t may be interest
ing to give the principles completes:
l. Code ought to be comprehensive
and clear and not expensive.
2. 1t ought to provide for not less
than 10000 distinct signals, and should
besides be capable Of designating not
less than 10000 ships with power of
extension if required.
3. 1t should express the nature of
the signal made by the combination Of
the signs employed, and the more I'M
portant signals should be expressed by
the more simple combinations.
A. A signal should not consist of
more than four flags or symbols at one
hoist.
s. A signal shoult lie made complete
in one hoist, in one place.
G. Signals should have the same
meaning wherever shown.
7. The signal book should be ar
ranged numerically and alphabetically.
s, The code should be so framed as
to be capable of adaptation for inter-
national communication.
The international code is undeniably
good. 1t is used by men-of-war in conf
municating with each other. 1t is a
good all-round system.
Our Private Signals.
Every navy has its own signals, by
which it can talk without being under
1 stood by strangers. 1t was this private