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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-27
DANDY's PERII.OUs VOYAGE.
Annotated Press Boat Puts Into Mon
tego short OF Fuel and Water

Copyr. GIFTED. 1875 by the Associated, Press
AOSTEGO BAY. Jamaica, May 25-Af-
ter A long Journey Of almost thousand
miles through binding rain and sea which
almost ctaseiessly swept the deck from
stern to stem. the Associated Press boat
Dandy steamed into Monfego bay short
or fuel and destitute Of water aud with
scarcely an hour TO spare. The water tank
was wrenched open by the cease,ess
straining OF choppy sea and had been
drained OF It's contents thirty-sx hours
before land was sighted. and the coal
bunkers. euaptied by an Unexpectedly long
and hard cruise, were cleared ain7os.
10 the planking. when a rifle in the fog
revealed the shore OF Jamaica 10 the anx-
ious captain and crew. Another three
hours would have left the sturdy little 100
ION boat he,plessly aarift on the sea. for
she has no masts 10 aid her In such an
emergency. When the port WAS reached.
however. 1t Was found that the damage
10 the tank could be quickly repaired.
The Dandy sailed from Key West early
last Friday in pursuit of Commodore
Schey who had left almost twenty-four
hours before. Il was believed at Key
West that Cienfuegos was her destination:
but without definite information tho
Dandy was compelled TO 60 far out of a
direct course in order 10 speak the block
aiding squadron off Havana. The run 10
the heleaguered city was pleasant but TIE
guest was frui,less. for not one CT Com
modore Witson's ships had seen a spar
OF the flying squadron.
Capt Murphy. az the Dandy. looked
grave over the prospect Of an uneseorted
cruse 10 cienfuegos. where obtaining coal
would be impossible. while the Dandy's
shortage OF coal would make her escape
from the Spanish gunboats known to be
at Cienfuegos doubtful. Early Saturday
morning tho sighting OF a bstsleship set
all eyes strain'ng 70 the northward at the
unpleasant possibility OF meeting a Span
ish man-of-war. II added 10 the satisfac-
ton which resulted when the ship was
recognized as the United States battle
ship Iowa. for she had lsft Key West the
day after Commodore Schley's departure
and was evidently on her way 10 rem
devious with the fleet. Shortly after
noon the United States torpedo boat Du-
pont. which had been left at Key West
with Rear Admiral Sampson. came racing
from the northward and delivered mes
sage 10 the Iowa.
Without the loss OF moment The for
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10 IMPROVE THE TRAIL.
Skagway Raising Funds 10 Put Road
in Passabfc Condition. rs

SkAGWAY. Alaska. May 9.-Skagwsy's
Commercial Club. the successor to the now
Gefunci Board of Trade. has taken I'D the
matter or improving the Skagway trail
from the summit Of the pass 70 Lake Ben
nett, with all the visor OF boom days Al.
a well-attended meeting last Monday uisht
N.io0 was raised In a few minutes toward
a fund of &oNo. considered necessary 10
put the other end OF the trail in passahle
shape. y committee appointed TO solicit
the balance of the fund is meeting With
little difficulty. The club Is cooperating
with the wagon read company In the mat
ter. and with the assistance OF the rack.
ers. who have subscribed literally. they
hope TO put the trail in condition for tha
anticipated rush which has been scheduled
10 come after the fret treasure ship comes
down FROM ST. Michael. The present
amour; of travel does not Justify any ex.
penditGre.
Through the activity OF the Commercial
Club Thursday OF this week was set aside
as general spring cleaning day, 1t was
called "Skagway day." and a proclamation
was issued through the medium or the pa
pers calling upon the people OF the town
10 observe the day In cleaning up the
streets. alleys and back yards. Last win
ters refuse. stumps and mud holes were
enumerated az special objects OF attack.
The citizens generally responded 10 The
invitation, and decided Improvement In
the appearance OF the town Is the result.
The business men located on the east sids
Of Sixth avenue holly streeD have gone
a step farther. and will have the honor
of putting down the first planking In Skag-
way. They have advertised for bids on
planking their side of the street for dis
lance of two blocks.
A 3-year-old child OF John p. HaFbst.
formerly of Olympia. Wash. died Thurs
day morning from the effects OF a terri
BILE scaiding. The little fellow fell into .
bucket OF boiling water which had been
placed on the floor In preparation for
mopping II. Mrs. Harbst. who Is deaf. dl1
not hear the boy enter the room.
The Skagway Athletic Club, or which
the ilustrious ''Soapy" Smith is president
has hung out purse OF s5e.eao for the
Corbet.-F itxsimmons-McCoy fights. The
principals and the Police Gazette have
been so informed.
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msdahie little craft rushed on toward
Cfensuegos- an3 the battleship with IN
cress.ng speed headed for the waters be-
tween Cape San Antonio ard the Isle Of
Pines
When al nlghtfan the entrance 70 the
passage was reached. she veeztd OK with
the evident Intention OF easrosAng Between
the cape ard the Island. and there WAS
nothing for the Dandy TO do but TO go on
alone Sunday night the weather grew
worse AMI before Monday the damage TO
the tank which 50 nearly resulted serf-
ousiy occurred. The water n the forward
tank was already exhausted. and When at
noon on Sunday the chief engineer found
the after tank dry. the prospect ahead OK
the Dandy was not the brightest Hard
driving against a heavy sea had eaten up
her coal almost twice as fast as had been
anticipated and with LITTLE fuel and no
water the chase after SehIey was aosn-
doned and the race for safety began
Mentego bay was the nearest friendly
port. and for that place the boat headed
The tank OF drinking water was almost
empty, and the small supply or mineral
water on board was dealt cut sraringiy
among fifteen thirsty men. The weather
grew decidedly worse. and by Monday
morning the Dandy was plung!ng through
a binding tropical rain with squalls.
which alternated with dense mssts, and
rendered the lookout almost useless.
Captain Murphy had counted on reach
ing the coast OF Jamaica about o'clock
in the afternoon; and the chief engineer.
who had been using sea water In the boil
ers since Sunday. announced that the
Dandy had just two more hours running
In her, and that some of her wooden work
would have TO be burned TO make that.
The captain went over mis- reckoning for
errors. and every man constituted himself
a lookout for the prospect of helpless
drifting ip that tumbling sea was not wei
come.
II was almost S O'Clock when the fog
lifted for an instant and showed the shore
not two miles away. In less than al hour
the Dandy swung at anchor in the quiet
waters OF Montego bay, and ere the morn
ing she was rapidly getting in sea-go:ng
shape.
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FOR BREACH OF DISCIPLINE.
Private Campbell to BE Tried by
Court Mnrttai-SuperstitfO

SAN FRANCISCO, May 26.-Private
Campbell, a new recruit Of the Tenth
Pennsylvania regiment. was brought here
In irons accused of a gross breach of dis
cipi.ne. While the regiment was at Mount
Gretna. II IS charged that he cut up
uniform on a negro. The colonel sent
sergeant to summon him. but he turned
upon the messenger. cursed him roun6ly
and refused to obey. He will be tried by
court-martiai IN this city, and IL is said
may get two years on the Dry Tortugas.
Some OF the more superstitious of the
Pennsylvanans are profoundly impressed
by an incident OF the trip. While a crowd
of them was examining n collection of
curios at Truckee a sea shell bearing the
label From the Philippines" fell from its
shelf 10 the ground, 1t was presented to
Col Hawkins.
One of the notables OF the PeDnsylva-
MIA regiment is Boots" the mascot OF
Company D, a 1s-year-od Pittsburg boot
black The men OF the company succeed
ed in smuggling him through. and say
they are bound to get him aboard ship
and to Manila.
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STILL 4 MYSTERY.
Strange war Vessels Reported ON
the Coast of Cape Breton.

NEW YORK. May "a special 10 the
Press from Halifax, y. s., says:
Investigation leaves no doubt that a
number of strange men-of-war have been
seen off the coast OF Cape Breton. The
report Of the sighting Of the fleet OF
strange vessels was sent from here sew
erai days ago. and 1t was at first discred-
tied here, but subsequent careful inquir-
les develop the fact that they were seen
and that they must have been warships
However. no information can be obtained
as TO their nationality, their exact num-
Der or their purpose. Their presence
caused excitement. No one knows where
they have gone. For several days the
military signal stations In this neighbor-
hood have reported a strange vessel on
the coast. She has been carrying on I'M
usual maneuvers quite beyond the con-
ception Of the signal officers. who are at
a loss to place the stranger.
IL is possible that these vessels belong to
the patrol feet OF Commodore Howell,
who is keeping a sharp lookout all along
the northeast coast for Spanish vessels.
II Is not credited that any Spanish war
ships are In these waters.
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Now at Camp Richmond.

SAN FRANCISCO. May 2s. 49, The
rength OF the force now AT Camp Rich
mond, including command of officers and
enlisted men by commands. Is as follows:
Seventh California regiment, log: Tenth
Pennsylvania regiment. $40; First battal-
ion. Wyoming. 33S batteries A and r.
Utah. $50: First Colorado regiment. i,to,
First Nebraska regiment. 1.oo2; Twentieth
Kansas regiment, 1,ols: Thirteenth Min
nssota regiment. l.o30; First battalion.
Idaho $50: total. 7oie.
In a week this force will probably be
augmented by 400 additional troops.
This is an approximate estimate on the
strength OF the cavalry from Utah. tins
Eighteenth and Twenty-third regiments,
United States infantry. and the Dakota
infantry. which should arrive by Sunday.
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Cincinnati Races.

CINCINNATI. May sS-Jockeys wenstes
and Matthews were thrown froxn sheiP
mounts in the first race ar Oakley today.
but escaped serious injury. The weather
was fine; track fast. Results:
FIVE MISUNDERSTANDING won Rosa MasSo
second. Merode third. Time I:oSs.
Six and one-half furlongs. sesiing-MA
Angelina won. Dr. Pitts second. Derby
Maid third. Tine. I:sssx
Nile and = sixteenth. Sell.ng~-E.yaiine
won. NaGessa second. Elisa third. Time.
lisa
The Emerald stakes. FIVE farlongs-Tha
Rarrtsser won, Peter Sterling second. Time
laSis. rss-sssg gse
One mise-rillian Belle won. Margaret
Jane second. Martha H. third Thine. la
Six and one-half rurlopgs, sei.ing-Threo
Ears won, Millstrcam second. Suydham
third. Time. 1:2ita.
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that might confront the government.
should the Cuban occupation become nee
essary. VIXEN the excitement. in the war
department over the Porto Rico exredI-
ton was at It's height, the presidents
proc.s nation calling for ar additional
force OF .see men was issued Tnix ac-
ton confirmed the prevailing impression
that aggressive movements were iulsne-
dtateIy contsnpia ted, especially as IL had
already become known faat the authort-
ties were agreed upon a strength OF about
2510o men 20 carry out the responsible
tiles which had become evident that the
government had already incurred
The divisions OF this aggregate force
had been determined upon al yesterdays
cabinet meeting in practically the follow
Ing preparations:
Philippine occupation .......... . A0a
Porto Rican occupation ...-..-....... 90
Reserve and home defense 80. -. I25. 600
The estimate for the Cuban army OF In
vasion was based on the conviction which
Is now common TO a.. authorities. both
EVIL and military. To Washington. that
order cannot be restored over that large
area OF territory without the presence
there for some time 10 come of al least
lao regiments. and that little or no reIi-
anee can be placed on the capacity of ca
bans fSf self-government for al least
yEar or two. AS regards Porto Rico. IL
Is not believed the inhabitants Will be able
10 maintain a government of their own
IN .ess than generation. and practically
the same conclusion Is reached regarding
the Philippine islanders.
The necessity for Is 900 men under arms
al home, at any rate, untii some time
after permanent peace has been assumed.
Is recognized as we'll as the necessity for
relieving volunteers after a brief tour of
duty in the troplce. and providing prompt
reineorcements should any OF the coni.-
lions have been underestimate. General
Miles had expected to start for Tampa
last night but delayed his departure until
Sunday night because the president de-
sired to have the benefit OF his advice in
the meantime. II In understood. however,
that the presence of General Miles at
Tampa Is not essential to the departure
or troops from that point. although In
case an invasion OF either Cuba or Porto
REQ is begun this week General Niles
intends to hurry after the expedition In a
fast warship which the navy will place at
mis- disposal
Rumor is especially persistent that act
ual military operations in the West Indies
Will begin before June ]. and specula ton
seems equally divided upon the chances
OF an invasion directed against Cuba or
against Porto Rico. Ii Is said 10 be the
desire Of the government TO strike a blow
at Spanish obstinacy by Immediately seiz-
ing and occupying Porto Rico an island
whose climate Is far more healthful than
that OF Cuba. and whose value for pur-
poses OF naturalization at the close OF
the war Is seif-apparent. With the aid
Of a part OF Admiral SIMPSONS feet IL Is
thought San Juan could easily be taken.
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New Charter Carries.

SAN FRANCISCO. May 26.-The new
charter submitted 10 the electors today
has undoubtedly been carried by a ma
1ority approximating 1000. The new char
ter which will go into effect on January
i, 1900, possesses many Of the features OF
the Chicago charter. II includes as one
OF It's eaief features the initiative and
referendum. On the petition or 10 per
cent. Of their number. the electors can
have any subject Of legislation brought up
for vote. and II it Is approved by a ma
jority of the voters, 1t becomes part Of
the municipal law,
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SAN FRANCISCO. May ss.--The follow
ing message was received from the Picking
by a carrier pigeon asst night:
ON BOARD THE PEKING. May s.
Love 10 parents, wives and children sis
ters. brothers, relatives and friends. We
will ever remember the kindness. cons:d-
Grafton and the thoughtfulness shown by
ALL May we be faithful 10 the trust re-
posed in rs and detract nothing from the
distinction won by California in this
cruise. JAMES f. SMITH.
Colonel First Reg, California. L. S. A.
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Naval Miiisfa Ready.

SAN FRANCISCO. May S.-Wishin a
few hours after orders were received yes
terday to man the Iroquois, Eig.lant, Ac-
tive and Mohican from the naval reserve,
Adjutant General Barrett had sent TO Adj
n,ral Miller list OF officers chosen for
each Of the vessels. which viii be passed
upon by the naval Officers Captain
Thompson. L. s. A. in charge Of the sig
nal branch OF the Manila expedition. has
requested the adjutant general 70 submit
the names of IS men for duty In Manila
Thirty are TO be telegraph operators.
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GLADSTONE LIES IN STATE.


LONDON, May Systematically impres.
ssve scenes have been witnessed at West
minister since 2 O'Clock this morning when
the arrivals commenced or those anxious
To view the remains OF Giadstons. Th6
line formed was continually augmented
by all classes Of people. from cabinet min
:sters to oyster mongers. until o'clock
when the doors opened.
BY noon il was estimated 40e9 people
had taken the last glance at the great
statesman.
As the afternoon advanced the stream
heightened. About 1000 policemen were
engaged In guiding the people and b =
o'clock z. 900 people had passed the comm.
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sunk With All Hands.

CALCUTTA. May 26.-On Tuesday while
the Br.tish-Ind.a Steam Navigation Com
pany's steamer Mecca was towing her
sister ship, Lindula. whose shaft was
broken, tho hawser parted, the two ves-
sells came into collision and the Mecca
was sunk. her captain and fifty-two 9TH
ers being drowned.
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To Extend the Franchise.

YOKOHAMA May as.-Marauis Ito, the
premier. has introduced iB the imperial
Diet a bill lowering the standard OF fran
chises and increasing the number of
voters Ave fold. The effect Of The mea-
sure would be also 10 increase The men,
bers of the house from 800 to 432.
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Pacific Mail Election.

NEW YORK. May 25-The annual meet
ing Of the Pacific Mail Steamship Com
pany was held today in this city and re-
suited in the reelection Of the old board
OF directors. A statement submitted by
the board shows: Total receipts of the
year ending April 80. 4,0s4,2 total ex-
penses So 1875
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MISUNDERSTANDING CHARGED.
John Powell. Once school Clerk at
Mount vernon, Arrested.

Special Dispatch TO the Post-Intelligencer.
HOUGIITON. Mich, May 26.-John Pow
ell late OF Mount Vernon. Wash. is under
arrest here, charged with forgery In rails
ing a warrant issued by the school board
OF that city from $3.50 to $3.50. The
Washington authorities have until June to
take Powell! back under requisition papers.
Powell alleges that political spite is be-
hind his arrest. and claims that he can
easily clear himself Of the charges.
1t IS said that Powell was a drinking
man. and that this habit led to the alleged
forgery. He was Clerk Of the school board.
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Net. Alone We're worth $50, 900.

Special Dispatch 10 the Post-Inteiiigencer.
ASTORIA. May ?6.--In the fire of yes
ferday evening among the canneries and
let racks there were burned sixty-fve
nets. OF the value of 10000. and twenty
six boats of the value OF $500 This is
exclusive of the buildings and machinery
DESTROYED
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standing of the Clubs.
sKAGwAY WANTS THE FIGHT.
,'urse of x5O,OOO Onered for Fitxsila-
mons and Corbctt or Mccoy.

VICTORIA. r. c.. May pa company
ormed at Skagway, Alaska, offers purse
$4,000 for a fight there OF Fitzsmmons
Nth Corbett or KID Mccoy, between
uly % and September %. Richard X.
9ox vii. be communicated with. The
money can be easily raised 1t IL said
that JEFF Smith, otherwise known as
"Soapy' Smith, is behind the scheme.
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Crushed TO Death by n Truck.

SPECIAL Dispatch to the -Inteliigencer
ASTORIA. May OR. r., Marion,
well-known drayman Of this city, WAS
killed this evening by the wheels OF his
truck passing over his head. He was 80
years OF age. and was at one TIME a large
railroad contractor, having built a p6r-
ton Of the Northern Pacific railroad from
Kalama 10 Tacoma
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ST. LOUIS. May 25.-Weather pleasant;
track fast. Results:
Maiden 2-year-olds. five furiongs-WBiy
Howard won, Judge Tarvin second, DR..
Sam third. Time i;03
Selling mile--MoDtedonlco won. George
T. Todd second. The Professor third.
Time. IA.
Nile and seventy yards--Found von.
Elusive second, GoiGband third Time.
i:l6i..
Four and q half furlongs. 2-year-olds--
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Ben Eranh,e woE, Pirate Judge second.
Lee Bruno third THE So as
Five and a hs. fs;rsSngs seliag-uaf-
Moor won. Denial seceGd. Al Lone third.
Time I.ea
Nile and twenty yards. selling--Maska-
la1Ss wen, Traveller second SYiggs third.
Time is4s;.
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This win be the nucleus OF the <a.W
troops 20 be mob;l;zei here and from this
VII be taken the expedisioaary forces
that will form the second column OF Ma
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EXPLOSION IN A COAL NINE.
One Mau Killed and Four Injuries
Near LivermOrc, Cal.

OAKLAND, May a--In an explosion
of fire damp at the Tesla mine. near IAv-
ermore. today one man was killed and
four seriously burned. An unprotecttd
lamp caused the explosion.
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hat II They Do:

LONDON, May ga special from Glib
raltar says two Austrian warships will
sail today for Cuban waters.
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Special Dispatch TO the Post-Inteiligencer.
TACOMA. May 8.-The city council to-
night authorized the compilation and pub
iication OF all city ordinances, revised TO
date. and OF the charter as amended.
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senator s,ewar. Write. n Book.

WASHINGTON. May 2G.Another book
on the financial question has issued from
the press, the author being Senator Stew
art, Of Nevada, who has chosen for ito
title Analysis OF the Function OF Money"
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CHICAGO. May 26.-Mrs. George Nc
Pullman has renowned the terms Of Der
husbands will and chosen her dover
right. The share which under the dover
ARRANGEMENT will fall to her is conceded -
be materially greater than uncer the pro
visions OF the VIII.
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t,s,c..o millionaire Dead.

DENVER. May 2s-Jonathan Butter.
field. OF Chicago. who came to Denver re-
Gently on account OF ili-health, died today.
He was 50 years OF age. His wealth -
estimated at 81. 100000 including valuable
real estate In Chicago and Denver. 49,