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The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-02-27
A BRYAN TRAVELLER
IN FROZEN ALASKA.
JACK WILCOX WRITES 4
FRIEND FROM STICKEN
RIVER
on THE Wal TO kLONDIkE, AND
THINKS He WILL GET S0ilE
GOLD.

Mr. Lem Hall kindly allows the Eagle
10 print the following letter from his old
friend and schoolmale who Is now gold
hunting In Alaska. The writer Is well
known former resident Of Bryan.
Up S.icken River, Alaska
Eeh. 9th. lhls.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1898-02-03
uNPROFITABLE EXPERIMENT
Seventeen Reindeer Killed on an At
lantic Steamer.

Seventeen Reindeer Killed on an At
lantic Steamer.
New York, Jan. 26.-Seventeen REIN
deer we're executed by hanging on the
voyage from Hamburg on the steamer
Glendon, which reached here after a
tempestuous voyage of IA days. Fiji
teen Others survived the trip, but one
of them has q broken kneecap, which
has been rudely bound in splints.
The Is are all that are left Of herd of
40 reindeer started from small village
in Finland month ago. destined for
a journey of more than 10000 miles to
the KIondike region.
The reindeer are not part OF Uncle
Sans plan for relieving the miners.
They were purchased by an old klon-
diker. who believed there was money
in shipping reindeer there to the land
of gold as beasts of burden. They were
shipped on the Glendon. It has no
stalls for cattle, and the reindeer were
tied to stanchions.
The Glendon left Hamburg January
in a gale which rolled the ship like
barrel. Two of the reindeer had their
necks dislocated before they vessel had
been out three hours, and the next
day three more were killed. The fifth
day brought gale from the west, which
speedily produced FIVE more dead rein
deer. In the gale Of last Thursday SIX
more were killed and the legs OF three
Of these were fractured in half dozen
places.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1898-02-03
FOR ANNEXATION.
The Hawaiian Treaty Discussed by
Seven Governors.


New York, Jan. 26.-The Herald
has obtained the views Of some of the
governors of states on the subject of
annexation of Hawaii. The inter-
views follows:
Governor Leedy, of Kansas be-
lieve the Hawaiian islands should be
annexed by the United States for these
reasons: Within short time canal
will be built across the Isthmus of
Panama. This canal should be con-
trolled by the United States. The
nation having possession of these
islands will command the road to that
canal and will also possess the key to
the Pacific ocean from q mercantile
standpoint. My belief is that if we
allow Hawaii to slip out of our fingers
now, within so years our necessities
will compel us to fight to get possess
sion of the islands, and therefore it
seems to me to be good policy to get
them while we can do SO in peace.
Governor Adams, of Colorado
While not enthusiastic, believe the
future commercial welfare of the
United States would justify the annexa.
ton Of the islands. But hundred
fold more important movement would
be the building of the Nicaragua canal,
as guaranty of future power and en-
pire. We need both, but first of all,
the canal.
Governor Holcomb, of Nebraska
am opposed to Hawaiian annexation.
For century it has been the well-de-
fined policy of this country to avoid a
line Of action tending to entanglements
with foreign powers. Annexation
would be used as pretext to appeal to
the spirit of militarism of the people
of our country.
Governor Stevens, of Missouri am
opposed to the annexation of the Ha-
waiian islands, but cannot explain my
position satisfactorily in an interview.
Governor Tanner, of Illinois, refused
to express an opinion on the matter.
Governor Clough, Of Minnesota-Ha-
wall is a case of gobble or see it COB
bled. If we don't take the Sandwich
islands the British will. Uncle Sam
gees pearl glistening at his feet, and
he has not the astuteness I ascribe to
him if he does not pick it up.
Governor Bushnell, Of Ohio-The
United States should approve the an
nexation of Hawaii. / believe / voice
the sentiment of IS per cent of the peo-
pie of Ohio. 1t would then be naval
stronghold, commercial benefit and
worth ten-fold the price asked tor it.
Governor Lee, of South Dakota
The first duty of this country is to Gu
ba, to stop the butchery in that island
at any cost. After that, if Hawaii is
of any strategic value to this country
and its citizens are DESTROYS of annex
alton, it would probably be good policy
to take the islands in.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1898-02-03
BANQUET OF FoRry-NlNERs.
Number Of California Pioneers Meet in
Chicago.

Number Of California Pioneers Meet in
Chicago.
Chicago, Jan. 25.-The 5Oth ami.
versary of the discovery of gold in
California was celebrated today by the
Western Association Of California
Pioneers, which held it's annual meet
ing and banquet in the fremont house.
Eight survivors of the old army of
argonauts. with members of their
families, assembled for the celebration.
Secretary Hotchkiss, in his report,
stated the mem bership of the associa-
ton was 1872, distributed throughout
the Northwest. Nine members died
since the last annual meeting. The
average age Of the members is SO years
an months.
There is difference of opinion as to
the exact date Of the discovery. Some
Of the associations Of pioneers observe
January Is, Others January "a. Tho
Chicago society honors the latter day.
The programme was entirely formal
Judge Richard s. Tuthill was the prin-
cipal speaker. Most Of the time Was
spent in exchanging "reminiscences Of
the far West.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1898-02-03

Washington, Jan. 26. - Professor
Pritchett, of the coast and geodetic
survey, has practically completed ar
engagements for an expedition which
will start for Alaska in the spring to
make an examination of the delta OF
the Yukon river for the purpose OF
locating and marking if possible deep
water entrance to the river.
For the carrying out of this work and
the exploration Of Copper river, con-
gress has just passed bill appropriat-
ing $4,000. The bill vii be signed by
the president within 9 few days. and
the money will be Immediately availa-
ble y
The expedition to be sent out is TO be
a Joint land and water party, and will
be under the direction Of Lieutenant
Helm, who is skillful photographers.
The expedition will leave San Fran.
cisco in April.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1898-02-03

At the opening of the house today
Kleberg, Democrat, of Texas, and
Dockery, Democrat, of Missouri, called
attention to the poll of the house on
the immigration bill printed in New
YorR paper today. They had been
made to favor the bill and were OPP
posed to it.
Boutelle, Republican, of Maine,
chairman of the committee on naval
affairs, reported back two resolutions
calling upon the secretary of the navy
as to the suitability of sites for making
armor plate in the South, with recon-
mendation that they lie on the table.
The report called attention to the fact
that invitations had. been issued for
sealed propositions for land, building
and machinery for an armor-plate fac
tory which would be opened January
30 and the secretary, when these were
opened, would send special report to
congress with all information. The
resolution was laid on the table with
out division.
Curtis. Republican, of Iowa, then
claimed the day for business from the
District of Columbia committee.
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spanish war.hips in American Ports.

Madrid, Jan. 28.-Admiral Ghacon,
the admiral of the feet. has arrived
here and had a long conference with
Admiral Bermeo, the minister of ma
rine. He asserted that the recent evo-
lutions had demonstrated the perfect
condition of the feet. The next cabinet
council will decide what American
ports the Spanish men-of-war are to
visit. The battle-ship Vizcava, OF 700
tons displacement, has been ordered to
visit America. The Spanish papers
sharply stigmat:ze the Maine incident
as an act of unwarranted provocation.
Most of them counsel the people of Ha-
vana to show forbearance. In official
circles the tendency is to accept the
argument that the United States is
friendly, and it is needless to attach
importance to the visit of an Ameri-
can vessel to Havana.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1898-02-03
DEATH IN THE FLAMES.
Ski Story Lodging-House Burned 1t
spokane.

Spokane, Jan. 26.-A fire in which
the loss runs up to $400, 600 worth of
property and at the very least Eve lives
were lost took place tonight. The
Great Eastern block at the corner OF
Post street and Riverside avenue, six
stories in height, and constructed of
brick, caught fire about 1l:45 p. NJ,
and in three hours was totally demol-
ished.
All of the upper floors and part of
the third floor were used for lodging
purposes, and at least $50 people were
asleep in the building when the fire
started. While most of them escaped
with only their night clothes, it is
thought a number persisted. What
makes the horror greater, is that no
one knows who is still imprisoned.
AS the people were removed from the
burning structure or escaped them
selves, they sought places of safety.
The last out of the upper floors report
forms lying in the hall, and women
shrieking in the flames. The origin
of the fire is supposed to have been in
the engine-room.
The Great Eastern block was built
in 1890 at cost Of $3.50, 900, and was
owned by Louis Levinski, of San Fran
cisco, who carried but $50, 900 insur-
ance.
A thrilling rescue was that of Robert
Mason, his wife and their 2-year-old
son from the fifth floor on the Post
street side. From a fire escape on the
fourth floor seven feet to one side from
their window, fireman threw them
a rope. which Mason made fast to
the bed, and came down hand over
hand, carrying his boy. Mrs. Mason
followed. As she hung suspended far
above the ground, the huge crowd
watched with breathless interest.
When she was grasped by the fireman a
shout Of joy went up.
The lives know to be lost are those Of
Rose Wilson, aged Is. and Rose Smith,
all invalid, aged 20, besides Mrs.
Davies, who jumped from fifth-story
window, and died two hours later.
Others are supposed to be in the build
ing.
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! BURNED TO DEATH.
Fate Of an Aged Woman IN Cotton
Washington.

Fate Of an Aged Woman in Cotton
Washington.
Spokane, WASH. Jan. 97.-A Col
ton special to the Spokesman Review
saws: Mrs. M. J. Richardson was
burned to death here. She lived with
her daughter When the latter re-
turned from visit to neighbor, she
found her mothers charred and black
ened remains on the floor. Mrs Rich
ardson was over 20 years old. and fee
BILE. She was addicted to the use OF
tobacco, and it is supposed that while
lighting her pipe her clothing became
;cnited. Mrs. Richardson left fam
ily OF seven grown children, three
daughters and four SONS, all Of whom
were married, and most. Of whom live
in and near Cotton. She also had rel
atives at Milton, Or. who were notified
bv telegraph last night Of the accident.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1898-02-03
ANIMMENSE CONTRACT
Portland Company to Build
Gray's Harbor Jetty.
SEVEN 15OO-TON BARGES NEEDED
Work will Be Furnished to an Army
OfMen-COntractorsG Given Four
Years to Complete 1t.

Portland, Or, Jan. 28.-Portland
gets the $77O, 600 contract for the con-
struction of jetty at Gray's harbor,
Wash.
The Hale & Kern Contract Com pany
is the lucky bidder, and the contract
has been signed and sealed, and the
bonds given and approved.
The work OF preparing the extensive
plant necessary for carrying on this
work will be commenced at once. A
feet of seven modelled barges of 1900
tons each will be constructed in Port
land. The plans and specifications are
all ready, and estimates for the lumber
made, and work will be commenced
within a few days, and employment
will be furnished for about 800 men.
These barges will be practically 1900
ton schooners, except that they will
have no masts. Two million feet of
lumber will be used in their construc-
ton. They will be used in conveying
the 10000 tons of rock required from
Fishers landing. on the Columbi
around to Gray's harbor. One tug
will be employed in towing them to the
mouth of the river, and an ocean tug
boat will take them up the coast to
Gray's harbor.
The rock for the jetty will be quar-
ried at Fishers landing, and force of
men will be put at work there at once
to build wharf, and get the quarry
in readiness for being worked on an ex-
tensive scale. Some 1870 men will be
employed at this quarry, and 10 hoist
ing engines will be used to handle the
rock quarried and place it on board the
barges. A large number of men will
also be employed in getting out piles
and brush for mattresses for the jetty
work.
The jetty to be constructed is of
about the same magnitude as the jetty
at the mouth of the Columbia. The
double-track railroad required in con-
struction will be about five miles in
length, and the ENRICHMENT about 81
miles.
In all $1,0OO,00 has been appro-
priated for this work, $4,000 of
which is Immediately available. The
work is to be done under the continu-
ous-contract system, and 1t is provided
the government shall not be required
to pay more than $500, 900 on the work
within any fiscal year.
The jetty proper extends seaward an
estimated distance of $4,000 feet from
the high-tide line of Point Hansen.
Four years are allowed for its COM
pletion, but the contractors hope to
complete it inside of three years.
Some idea of the magnitude of the
work may be formed from the follow
ing estimate of the amount of materials
which will enter into it's construction:
Piles, 80, 5000 feet; lumber for tres
tie, 100000 feet; steel rails, 500
tons; iron bolts, etc., 100000 pounds;
brush, 40, 900 cubic yards; stone, 60O,-
600.
1t is believed that the completion. of
this jetty will give permanent chan
mel into Gray's harbor, with an ordi-
nary depth of at least "a feet at the
mean of the lower low water.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1898-02-03
Earthquake in Arkansas.

Helena. Ark, Jan. 28.-At $3.50
this evening, this city was startled by
a severe earthquake shock. Houses
were shaken to their foundations and a
succession of noises were heard that
sounded like immense explosions.
There were three shocks in quick sue
cession, the FIRST being the most severe.
and the three occupying less than half
q dozen seconds. They were succeeded
by q trembling or shaking motion and
not by the usual swaying motions.
kilograms from country points indicate
the shock was felt at many places.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1898-02-03
GOOD OUTLOOK FOR CANAL
Can Be Built for Three-Quarters the
Original Estimate.

Can Be Built for Three-Quarters the
Original Estimate.
New York, Jan. 28.-The Herald
correspondent with the Nicaraguan
canal commission advises under date OF
Managua, January 18, that the COM
mission cabled to Washington two
days ago, as follows:
s'The canal of Nicaragua may be
built for less than. three-qnarters the
original estimate. Four and half or
six and half years will be required to
build it. Forty-eight hundreN laborers
are needed to commence work. These
should be divided into three groups,
2,2OO between Rio San Juan and Cas-
tillo, 1900 between Corinto and Nom
otomba and 500 in Managua. This
number of men should be doubled
within six months. - This was received
by the canal commission in reply:
"a company in Ohio and New York
has been duly formed to engage men
from Puerto Barrios, Jamaica, Bellsle
and Nicaragua.
The Herald's correspondent adds
that each of the Ii engineers with the
commission represents big syndicate,
each one fighting to get the contract,
but the Ohio and New York men have
secured it. The Chicago contractors
and engineers are satisfied with the
facilities for work in the Western divi-
sion. These are beyond their expecta-
tions The party leaves for IchOa on
January 25.
The Washington correspondent OF
the Herald says that the above cable
gram is interpreted there to mean that
the Maritime Canal Company, anticl-
pating a favorable report from the
Walker commission as to the feasible
ity of the project and of subsequent Ia
vorable action by congress, has men
prepared to begin the work OF construc-
ton Immediately
Under the terms of it's concession
from the Nicaraguan government the
canal was to have been completed next
fall. otherwise the concession would DC
fortified unless that company had ex-
pended large sum of money IN the
prosecution Of the work. In fact, it 10
the contention of the Nicaraguan gov
eminent that the concession has ale
ready been fortified, but this conten-
ton is not accepted by either the com
pany or the administration.
The preliminary report which the
commission will make will be submit
ted to congress without delay upon the
bill giving governmental support to
the project. It has been anticipated
that the report would be favorable.
both as regards the feasibility and cost
of the canal. The estimate made by
Civil Engineer A. G. Menocal for the
plan in 1895 for the construction Of
canal following the lola basin line
puts the cost of the work at $50. 466,
$50, and second estimate, the canal
to follow q Iow-level line, fixed the
cost at Sos, 1898, $50.
The Ludlow commission estimated
| that canal built along the low-level
line would cost SIS. All, 1913. II the
| Walker commission estimated that the
cost would be three-fourths OF Mr..
Menocle's original estimate, $66, 466,
$50. then it figures at $49. 800, $50.
Experts, especially the friends o.
the members OF the Ludlow commits
| sion, say the estimate made BY the
walker commission is extremely low.
being somewhat less than one third o.
/ thu estimate of the Ludlow commits.
sion.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1898-02-03

Baraboo. Wis, Jan. 24-The dead
body Of Albert Miller, who was buried
alive at the bottom Of 40-foot we'll,
"wednesday, was recovered today
Miller's rescuers worked day and
NIGHT. The imprisoned man was heard
10 ask for 4 drink OF water. But just
as the life-savers were Within leM
feet OF him, second cave-in occurred,
ana from that time Miller's voice Wa
hushed.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1898-02-03
rr.mv.v AROUND tho Rapids.

Victoria, B. c., Jan. 25.-M. s.
MacConly, who has just returned from
Alaska, has under construction q steel
tramway around the CANYON and White
Horse rapids. He is building four
tracks, and BY the time the river opens,
he eavs he will be able to handle 500
tons daily, taking boats and all.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1898-02-03
ANOTHER CUBAN RESOLUTION
Urges the Government to Intervene in
Behalf of the Patriots.

Washington, Jan. 26.-In the senate
today Walthall of Mississippi presented
the credentials of H. D. Money senator
from Mississippi, to succeed the late
Senator George, and the oath of office
was administered to Money, who has
been sitting as senator under appoint
ment from the governor.
Walthall presented a joint resolution
adopted by the legislature of Mississippi
urging the United States government
to intervene in the Cuban warfare on
behalf of the insurgents, peacefully,
if it may be; forcibly, if it must"
The Teller resolution was then laid
before the senate, and in accordance
with notice previously given. Turpie,
of Ind Ana addressed the senate in sup
port of the resolution.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1898-02-03

London, Jan. 2e.-At today's con-
ference of hte Federation OF Master En-
eineers, called to consider the situation
in regard to the withdrawal OF the
eieht-hour day, it was resolved TO re-
omen the works Monday. It is main
tanned that the men will be compelea
to accept defeat. They must give their
reply by Friday noon. The Amalga-
mated Society Of Engineers is still In
clined to yield.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1898-02-03

The house devoted another day to
consideration of the Indian appropria-
ton bill, most of the time being con-
sumed as on the two preceding days,
in discussing extraneous subjects.
By far the most interesting feature
of the day was the debate on the ques-
tion of reducing the mail-carrier SER
vice in the large cities, owing to- the
failure of the senate to attach the es-
timated deficiency of 100000 to the
urgent deficiency BILL This subject
has been agitating the metropolitan
cities ever since the order was issued
for cutting down the force February l.
A dozen representatives from as many
different cities protested against the
proposed reduction and urged an imme-
diate appropriation, when Chairman
Loud, of the postoffice committee, and
Chairman Cannon, of the appropria-
ton committee, allayed the wrath Of
the members by assuring them that
there was no occasion for alarm; that
the service could not possibly suffer
until June, by which time there would
be ample opportunity to pass def
cheney appropriation. Loud used strong
words in his criticism of the postoffice
department officials and promised some
interesting disclosures later on.
The motion to strike out the apprO-
priation for the Carlisle Indian school
was defeated after considerable debate,
1856. Three pages of the bill were
disposed of today. The conference re-
port on the urgent deficiency bill was
dropped.
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DEBATE WAS BITTER.
Teller Resolution the Subject Before
the Senate.


the Senate.
Washington, Jan. 27.-Today's ses-
sion of the senate was characterized by
a heated, almost acrimonious discus
sion of the financial question. For
nearly two hours the Teller resolution
was under consideration, the principal
speeches being made by Allison, Berry
and Hoar. The sharpest colloquy was
at times INDUCED in between the ad.
vocates and opponents of the resolution,
the debate often approaching bitterness.
The feature of the discussion was a
speech by Teller, author of the resolu-
ton, his statement calling out a sug-
gestion from Hoar that he (Teller) have
the speech stricken from the record.
In response to an inquiry by Spooner,
Vest admitted that he thought the sys-
tenn of coming referred to in the resolu-
ton meant the free and unlimited
coinage of silver, that admission appar-
emily giving satisfaction to the oppo.
.nents of the measure.
Under the parliamentary fiction OF
discussing the Indian appropriation bill,
the house devoted almost the entire day
to political debate, in which the main
question was whether prosperity had
come to the country as result OF the
advent Of the present administration.
As speeches were limited to five min
utes. many members participated, and
partisan spirit kept the interest keyed
up to high pitch. The acrimony
which usually characterizes such de-
bates was almost entirely absent, and
although good natured, some hard
knocks were given and received.
Smith, the delegate from Arizona.
made an attack on the system OF edu-
eating the Indians. and Walker moved
to strike out the appropriation Tor the
Carlisle school. No vote was taken on
the motion to strike out.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1898-02-03

John Rodegap has renowned hIs "a.
tention to retire from the turf and will
continue to RAGS this season.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1898-02-03

Now Wisard Edison has perfected
plan tor getting iron By electricity.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1898-02-03
SILVER IN THE SENATE.
Debate OF Six Hours on the Teller
Resolution.

Washington, Jan. 2S.-For moro
than six hours, the senate had under
discussion the Teller resolution provid-
ing that the government pay the prin-
cipal and interest of United States
bonds in silver. By agreement, the
resolution and pending amendent are
to be voted on before adjournment to-
morrow. The debate was devoid OF
the sensational incidents and acrimoni-
GUS colloquys which characterized that
of yesterday, but it was replete with
arguments and oratory. The time was
consumed by Teller, the author of the
resolution, and Daniel. who supported
the resolution, and Hoar and Plat of
Connecticut, in opposition to it. All
delivered set speeches, except Hoar,
whose speech was in reply to some
points advanced by Teller yesterday.
No other business was transacted.