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The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1898-01-20
Americans in Danger.


New York, Jan. IA special to
the Journal and Advertiser from
Washington says: Within 48 hours on
present indications, intervention in
Cuba will have been forced on the adj
ministration. 1t will be found not un-
prepared. The rioting in Havana was
much fiercer than the censored press
reports indicate.
General Lee got at the cable early
and reported the situation as serious,
and that the mob was getting even
with the Americans" and downing
the United States" as much as it was
striking at the autonomist policy and
the reconcentrados.
American citizens had to seek refuge
in the consulate.
General Lees prompt military in
stincts told him that the consulate
might be in greater danger than any
other place in Havana, but Blanco at
once threw heavy Gordon of Spanish
regulars, with artillery, around the
whole square, and adjoining streets
NcIc anu -UcIu. LID dldI lu4uS lAlOI
nation came too late.
The president did not wish to act
precipitatelv, but the emergency had to
be met promptly.
The navy department was notified,
and Commodore Crowinshield, chief OF
the bureau of navigation, at once sent
dispatches to Admiral Bunce, with the
white squadron, to hold every vessel in
prompt readiness and to telegraph Key
West for the vessels at that point to be
ready to start for Havana on signal,
but not to land unless instructed by
General Lee.
The Key West squadron cannot be
assembled before tonight, as they are
hunting filibusters. Not later than
Saturday they will be on hand.
While alone they would be unable
tt do much at Havana and might serve
to infame the Spanish mob to great
excuses, they can give good account
of themselves in preparing for the
heavier fleet to follow.
The torpedo iotilla has been notified
and can be put into Key West for a
dash on Havana by Saturday"
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1898-01-20
Dc.troyed by m Earthquake.

The Hague, Jan. 4--An official
dispatch from Batavia announces that
the capital of Amboyna announces that
the capital Of Amboyna, one OF the
Moluccas islands, has been completely
demolished by an earthquake Fifty
persons were killed and 500 injured.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1898-01-20
.RIOTINC IN HAVANA
White Squadron in Readiness
to Go to Cuba.
LEE CALLED FOR ASSISTANCE
Americans, 1t Is Said, Sought Refuge
in the Consulate-Orders
to the Maine.

Havana, Jan. 14.-At 10 o'clock this
morning about 100 army officers, in
censed by the violent attacks made by
some of the local papers upon the gen.
eral-in-chief and the principal officers
of the Spanish army in Cuba, went to
the printing Office OF the daily journals,
La Discussion and Ell Reconcentrado,
and began smashing the windows and
destroying the printing outfit, as we'll
as cutting the employees. A mob of
thousands followed, shouting "Long
Live Spainp' "Long live the army!"
" Long live the volunteers!''
The appearance at the Office of La
Discussion of General Garriche, acting
military commander at Havana, and
General Solano, chief of staff, prevent.
ed more serious outrages.
The gendarmes dispersed the rioters.
Order was finally established. Central
Park has been transformed into mill
tary camp.
General Blapco will deal most ener-
getically with the instigators of the
outbreak.
Tonight the police are guarding the
printing offices.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1898-01-20

London, Jan. 14.-The correspond
emit Of the Standard At The Hague says
private dispatch received there asserts
that 800 persons were killed By an
earthquake st Amboyna.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1898-01-20
In the House.

The attendance in the house was
light today, but the galleries were well
filled. The civil service debate was
resumed, and Cooney, Democrat, OF
Missouri, took the floor. He opposed
the whole civil service reform idea,
which he denounced as cheat and
narrow swindle. A civil pension list
and office-holdlng class, he argued. Were
logical and inevitable if it was to be
maintained.
Dorr, Republican of West Virginia,
followed with set speech in opposition
to the law.
Cox, Democrat of Tennessee, said he
was SO utterly opposed to civil service
reform that he would vote to strike out
the appropriation for the commission
and for the repeal of che law.
Little, Democrat, of Arkansas, an
tagonized the principle, theory and
practice of the law. =
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1898-01-20
argued for Hawaii.

Washington, Jan. IA. - Senator
Chandler, Of the COMMITTEES on naval
affairs, today secured the passage OF
the resolution asking the secretary OF
the navy to furnish list OF native
members of the navy corps, together
with those at sea, on shore duty and on
waiting orders. At 1916 the senate
went into executive session. Davis
continued and completed his speech on
the Hawaiian question, and was fol-
lowed by Senator Allen, OF Nebraska,
in opposition.
Washington, Jan. IA The house
today passed the urgency deficiency
bill, carrying $l.741, 84S. One of the
items, authorizing further expendi-
ture Of $500, 600 for the Soldiers Home
at Danville, H.. for which $50, 600
was appropriated in the sundry civil
bill. was used by DeArmond as basis
for q bitter personal attack against Sem
ator Cannon, whose home is at Dam
vile.
Evening star., 1898-07-29
Personal Mention,

Howard Pruden, son of Assistant Sec.
retary Pruden, has been appointed clerk tc
Capt Read, commissary, in charge of sup
plies on the steamship Massachusetts,
which left Newport News for Porto Rice
yesterday.
Mr. w. B. Gurley has gone to Nantucket
Mass, where he has a cottage, and where
his family has been in the habit of spend
ing the summer for several years past. Ii
is Mr.. Gurley's intention to remain away
from the city until the 1st of September.
His partner, Mr.. Richard johnson, expects
to remain here, and is occupying for the
warm season the Blagden house, on 14tn
street extended. The owner of this prop
erty, Mr.. Thomas Blagden, is spending the
summer at his cottage in the Adirondacks.
70 Mr.. John Taylor Arms, the president of
the Washington Stock Exchange, in COM
pany with Mr. Philip Mauro, has gone 10
Europe, where their families are they hay-
ing left this country early in The season,
Prof. n. H. Egleston, who came to Wash
lhgton hfteen years ago to be chief of the
forestry division, in the Department of
Agriculture, is about to leave the city, and
will make Boston his place of residence fol-
the future.
Mr. John Thilman Hendrick sails for
Europe tomorrow. Mr.. Hendrick will be
absent from this city several months He
Will make general tour of Great Britain
and the continent with a protracted stay
at st. Petersburg and Rome
Charies r. Dickens of the War Depart
ment, who went to Santiago de Cuba on
Cen Skaters flagship Seguranca is on
the Hudson, now quarantined at Norfolk.
Va, and is expected home next week As
far as known Mr.. Dickens is in good
health.
Mr.. Alex. Wolf has gone to Atlantic CITY
for few weeks.
Evening star., 1898-07-29

bility never be veted for. The democrats
have nominated John D. Bellanly.
In the seventh district tie populists have
nominated Morrison H. Caldwell, and he
assures me the republicans will formally
inderse Linn August Is The democratic
licans IN this district procured the defeat
of Representative Shuford for renomina-
tion. Trey are very much opposed to him.
SensationaI Conditions.
In the eighth district there is a decidedly
ser sational condition of affairs. The re-
publican convention was announced as
having renominated Representative r. z.
Linney, but there was a very large bolt
from the convention and the bolters have
called a convention for August "a, at which
1t is understood they viii nominate Alex.
Bailey. 1t is asserted that only eight of
the twenty-four votes of the committee
were cast for Linney The democrats count
on victory in this district They have not
yet made a nomination.
In the ninth district the democrats have
nominated ex-Representative w. L. Craw-
ford. The republicans will in all proba
olhty renominate Richmond Pearson. and
the popuiist support will no doubt be given
the latter, despite the fact that populist
feeling against him has been ligh
The republican and populist state com
mittees have been vested with plenary
power to make any desired changes of
canuldateS, so as to suit both parties, as
save perhaps in the second congressional
district, no republican can be elected with
OUT popunst support, nor can any populist
De elected unless he gets republican aid.
Ihe democratic state chairman ex-Rep-
resentative F. NJ. Simmons says his party
is IN better shape than since 1891 and
tHat ne expects sweeping victory.
Evening star., 1898-07-29
Records for Twenty-Four Horr.
z brew baby in CauaI.

Bertha Granison. a colored woman. aged
apparently about thirty years, was today
sent by Judge Scott to the work house for
sixty days for throwing her dead baby into
the James Creek canal The woman con-
fessed, and stated that the night of July
q she was delivered of a dead infant. The
next morning the health department was
notified and about pm. an inspector from
the department called at the home of the
woman, house in the rear of No 1919 E
street northwest, ard made arrangements
for the interment of the child. Meanwhile
she said. her husband told her If she did
not get cl-ar of the body he would have
he arrested. and becoming alarmed she
that night rose from her bed and, though
very weak, walked to the foot of the canal
and threw the body in the water
Prosecutor PIgh SPOKE very kindly of
the woman. who, he said did not appear TO
realize that she had done wrong, and he
believed she was influenced to do as she
had through fear of arrest. Judge Scott
then took the action stated.
After the courts decision was announced.
the woman left the stand and went smiling
TO the cell room to await transportation
to prison.
Evening star., 1898-07-29
EXTREME PENALTY IMPOSED,
Forty Dollars Fine for Soundin;
False Alarm.

raise Alarm.
John T. Hardy and Robert Carter, col
ored, We're today sent to the workhouse
for six months in default of fine of $40
each for pulling fire alarm box last night
when there was 10 occasion for it. The
evidence showed that the accused have on
several occasions sent in false alarm, and
at the suggestion of Prosecutor Pugh the
court imposed the highest penalty as
above stated.
Speaking of the case to a Star reporter
today, Chief Paris of the fire department
said he very much regretted more Sc
we're punishment could not have been in
flicted. The maximum penalty is a fine of
$40, but he thinks that is too light.
IF l had my way" said the chief II
would send man who purposely pulls a
false alarm to the penitentiary. Few peo-
pie realize what it is to respond to an
alarm. In the first place, it costs the Dis
trict from $50 to $50 every time the depart
ment responds to one, even If there is no
hre But that is not all, for very often
some accident occurs to the apparatus
which amounts to that much in itself. In
fact, l have known accidents to occur
where the damage amounted to nearly 800
Then, again, the men take their lives II,
tHelr hands every time they respond to an
alarm, for there is no telling when a horse
may fall or an axle break, throwing an en-
glne, hose carriage or truck over in such a
way as to crush the life out of a man.
Such thing has happened here more than
once So, you see, it is not only q costly,
but also dangerous matter to turn out in
response to call, for the men never know.
or very seldom do, whether there is a fire
or not, and the horses are driven as fast
TO the box pulled as they can safely run.
or course, there are cases now and then
When man turns in an alarm when there
Is no occasion for it, although in the ex-
cltement of the moment he may believe
there Is; but where a man or boy turns in
an alarm simply out of curiosity or because
OF pure cussedness as seems to have been
ION, to be much more severely punished
than these men were. Officer Mcdonald
VINO arrested the men, deserves great credit
for his work. ~ i'
Evening star., 1898-07-29
Larceny of u Rifle.

Henry P. stratton. an electrical worker.
was this afternoon fined $50 by Judge Scott
with the alternative of sixty days in iail.
for the larceny of rifle, valued at $40
from Mr., Chaplin W. Brown The facts
brought out were that about June STRAIT
ton sold the gun to Mr.. Brown and a day
or Two later took the weapon away, as he
said, to clean it. but not with the consent or
at the request of Mr.. Brown. Meanwhile
Stratton secured contract for the placing
OF an electric fan in a banking office
Whereupon he sold the rifle to Mr.. Edward
Z. Graves for $10 with which he bought
the fan.
Stratton admitted the truth of what the
witnesses said, but claimed that he intend
ed to return better rifle to Mr. Brown
than the one he took away.
Evening star., 1898-07-29
TROPICAL REGIONS TRADE.
The Immense Interests of England
and America.

The London Times publishes an article
this morning from the pen of Benjamin
Kidd, author of Social Evolution" which
6eals in a compi ehersive statistical man
ner with the immense trade of England
and the United States with the tropical and
subtropical regions.
Mr.. Kidd asserts that during the year
1896 this trade amounted, in the case of
England. approxima tely to f17S.o90,o0o
CS9o, 100000, and in the case of the United
States TO f70.00o,o0o Cs350. .Oo0, 600. He dwells
upon the Importance of the control over
these regions, and says:
THE present war involves the future
government of two OF the richest portions
OF these territories and some OF the richest
on the earths surface; yet, for the most
part, they are practically undeveloped and
largely in a state of anarchy or primitive
savagery, preventing the development OF
tteir natural resources
Mr.. Kidd thinks the question one OF the
highest importance to both England and
America.
Evening star., 1898-07-29
Americas Sea Power,

LONDON, July 29.-The Berlin corre-
spondent of the Times says:
THE terms which America imposes occa-
sion surprise here, as much too hard The
National Gazette remarks that the United
States has not won a victory signal enough
TO warrant such hard terms, and expresses
the opinion that the prospects of peace are,
in consequence, gloomy"
The Times, commenting editorially upon
the suggestion of the National Gazette,
says:
This suggestion from would-be friends
of Spain merely shows that these critics en-
tirely fail to grasp the military significance
of Americas sea power. Only by prompt
and straightforward dealings with Presi-
dent Mckinley can Spain hope to prevent
the fruition of American imperial policy in
the Pacific, the advantages of which even
peace-loving, moderate Americans cannot
ignore"
Evening star., 1898-07-29
CONGRESS TO LOSE HIM.
Representative Snyers to BE GOV.
of Texas.


you are going to miss that rugged old
Texan, Joe Sayers, from the next Con-
s'ess,' said Mr.. Charles A. Edwards of
Texas to Star reporter today. He has
not been in Congress such a powerful long
tine, but long enough, as all you Wash
ingtonans know, to imprint his personality
Iron the appropriation bills for the last
few f1eeting years.
He is going to be governor of Texas
He has made the most remarkable cam
paign that any candidate for office ever
put up, in my experience, and my recollec-
tion can bark back over the political trail
for many moons. Since he announced his
candidacy for the nomination he has not
made a speech, was not inside the state
Until after Congress adjourned, and per-
sonaily did pothinS to keep the ball rolling.
Yet his campaign has progressed so that
he has caused three prominent gentlemen
TO withdraw from the race and The cards
are now arranged TO deal him out a nom-
natlon by acclamation on the first hand
When the state convention meets August 2
The idea of that man staying up mere
IN Washington and having the persimmon
fali into his hands while several agile gen
tiemen were reaching for it with the long
est poles in Texas seems kind of queer to
the orthodox politician. l reckon there
amt a case like it on record. The way it
came about, as l figure it out is this: Here
ne was, attending to his business and keep
ing an eye on Uncle Sans treasure chest
nearly having paroxysm every time the
appropriations committee cougned up a
million.
AS the case stood it was up to his
trlends to do the work. Consequently every
Sayers man in the state organized himself
into committee of one and went out and
hustled. They went through the state like
a fine-tooth comb through yaller kids
halr, and got everything in sight and out
tf .1Nr r.
other candidates had no more chance than
toothless dog at a fighting match, and
the old man cantered in on the home
stretch without turning a hair
Evening star., 1898-07-29
Camara's Fleet at Cndix.

MADRID, July 29.-Capt. Aunon minis
ter Of marine, has received dispatch from
Admin II Cansara announcing that his fleet
has C! ST anchor at Cadiz.
The papers generally express the opinion
that he cortes will reassemble in Septem-
ber.
Miss Jessie Schley, who came here in the
hope of an interview with Senior Sagasta
on behalf of peace, started for Paris this
evening.
Evening star., 1898-07-29
FICTION IN THE STAR.
announcement OF New Serial Soon
to BE Begun.

to he begun.
Mr.. Robert w. Chambers thrilling story,
sAshes of Empire" which has held the
Stars readers for the past three months,
will reach conclusion in tomorrow's big
paper. 1t will be followed a week later by
the publication of the first chapter of
new and important serial story from the
pen of Louis Tracy, entitled 1.-THE Lost
Provinces
Mr.. Tracy is well known a brilliant
young writer, who has achieved the diff
cult task of blazing out new and untrod-
den path in the well-explored domain of
story writing Instead of historical fiction,
he has devoted himself to fictitious history,
and his success in this original line has
made him one of the most popular authors
of the day, both in America and in Eng
land.
The Star tomorrow will contain another
Mr.. Gedge's Catspaw." 1t is a capital
piece of fiction, with an honest old sea
captain for it's hero, and rascally ship
owner, who has planned to destroy the ves-
sci at sea and collect insurance on her.
The working out of the plot is told with
the dramatic skill and power which have
made Mr.. Hyne so popular with lovers of
good fiction.
The Saturday Star this week will contain
a large number of valuable and timely ar
ticIeS hat arc hound to he of int hoth
to stay-at- homes and those who are away
on their vacations and find The Star
welcome visitor to their summer homes.
Following are few of them:
HISTORIC HOUSES Qllustrated)
Some of the old-time homes of Washing
ton that have been made famous by the
famous men who have dwelt in them.
A WILD RIDE Qllustrated).
Frank Carpenters letter this week tells
of a three days journey over some of
the queerest parts of interior South
America.
CANNIBAL CARIBS Qlustrated).
Another of the valuable articles on life
in the West Indies, a series which has
been decided feature OF The Saturday
Star recently.
SEEN AT THE PIER Qllustrated).
The Stars regular fashion correspondent
tells this week what the wealthy women
at Narragansett are wearing on the
beach and on the links.
TO DAM A BIG RIVER Qllustrated).
An important work, to be under
taken, which will make a decided
change in the valley of the Nile
IN BLACK AND RED Qllustrated).
The leading costumer of Brussels sends
to The Star this week a design for a
costume intended for early autumn
USED AS A DISGUISE Qllustrated).
Stories of some famous criminal who have
sought to avoid arrest by hiding their
identity in the army or the navy.
PERIL AND HARDSHIP QllustratedD
Hamlin Garland, the welI-known writer
describes his trip to the Klondike and
the realities of the overland trail.
AT A CAMP MEETING.
How the coored people worship in the
woods in summer; music that stirs
their souls.
MANY MEN OF MARK.
Sterling Heiig says that the real popular
heroes of Spain are the famous bull
fighters.
Evening star., 1898-07-29
TRY ALIENS E@MT-IEAsE

powder to be shaken into the 81 oes. At this
season your feet feel swollen, nervous and hot
and get tired easily. II you have smarting feet
or tight Shoes try Aliens Foot-Ease. 1t cools the
feet and makes walking easy. Cures swollen and
sweating feet. blisters and callous spots. Re-
lfeves corns and bunions of all pain and gives
rest and comfort. Try 1t today. Sold by all drug.
gists and shoe stores for 25c. Trial package
my17-3m " -
Evening star., 1898-07-29
Passed a Bogus Check.

Inspector Mattinglys detectives are look
ing for an alleged bogus priest, who passed
a worthless check on the Lansburgh Furni-
ture Company on F street yesterday The
alleged swindler introduced himself to the
clerk as Father Ryan of st. PauPs Church.
Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, and made
So purchase. He rendered a check for
$3.50 in payment for his purchase and was
given the change, $14.50. When 1t was
learned that the check was worthless the
case was reported to the police
Evening star., 1898-07-29
Order in Divorce Suit.

In the divorce case of Louis Arthur Rein
burg against his wife, Nora j. Reinburg.
an order was issued today by Judge Hag-
ner allowing the complainant to visit his
child, but, pending the suit, he is not to in
terfere with its custody. Mrs. Reinburg has
illed a cross-bill Both want possession of
the child.
Evening star., 1898-07-29
MIR. A. b. MADISON Appointed Maior

Mr. Alsernon A. MADISON of Montgomery,
Ala, has been commissioned by the Presi-
dent major of the 10th United States Vol
unteers. Major MADISON served in the con-
federate army with distinction. and enjoys
cal parties in his state
Evening star., 1898-07-29
A European Conference.

LONDON, July 29.-The Vienna CORE
spondent of the Daily Telegraph says:
THE project of European conference
regarding the Philippines was brought for
ward long ago. and there is every pros
pect that the conference will meet in
Paris.'
Evening star., 1898-07-29

MADRID, July 29.-Referring to the pros
poets of peace. the correspondence, an in
dependent semi-officiaf newspaper says to-
day:
While the government has asked for
I Ieace without stipulating a preliminary
suspension of hostilities, it is supposed that
armistice will be declared as soon as
the basis is agreed upon, and pending a
definite settlement. None of these bases
has yet been submitted, but among the
conditions mentioned is one relative to an
international conference in London to ar
range the future OF the Philippine Islands.
We do not believe the Americans will pro-
pose such a conference, because they have
no interest in doing so and could not de-
rive any benefit therefrom. Neither is the
Spanish government favorable to such a
conference, considering that the negotia-
tions which it has opel ed directly with the
United States are better calculated to Sc
cure a good understanding between the
Two Countries"
Evening star., 1898-07-29
Nothing known at Lo,don

LONDON. July 29.-At the United States
embassy mere nothing is known of the re-
ports that the negotiations for peace be-
tween Spain and the United States are to
be conducted In London
Evening star., 1898-07-29
An international Question.

LONDON, July 2y.-The Daily Graphic
this morning points out that there is
probability of an international question
arising over the difficulty of dealing with
the Cuban debt, since jority of the
Spanish bondholders are F'renchmen.
Evening star., 1898-07-29
Accounts Approved.

The accounts of the United States attor-
ney for the criminal term just ended were
approved today by Justice Hagner in Grim
ipal Court No. 1.