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The herald., 1898-11-03
RIVER STEAMER SUNK
IN A COLLISION OFF ANGEL
= ISLAND +
TWO HUNDRED PEoPLEA ABOARD
Of Whom Every One Was Badly
Frightened but Not One Life
Was Lost
Associated Press Special wiro


SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 2.-The river
steamer j. ID. Peters was sunk in San Fran,
cisco bay, off Angel island, this evening in
. collision with the collier Czarina. The
Peters was on her regular route to Stockton
and had on board about 200 passengera
bound for that city and various points in
the San Joaquin valley. The Czarina, which
recently arrived from, Tacoma, had just COM
pleted discharging her cargo of grain at
South Vallejo, and was ON her way to this
city in ballast. One man is believed to have
been drowned and two others were injured,
but not seriously
The accident was caused by the misun-
derstanding of signals, resulting in a head
on collision. Both vessels were commanded
by experienced officers, the Czarina by G.
w. Seaman and the j. d. Peters by Thomas
Houldsworth When it became evident that
the two steamers were in such proximity
that a collision was inevitable, the engines
were reversed, and it is claimed that they
were working at full speed backwards when
the accident occurred. Still the force with
which they came together was 80 great that
the stem of the Czarina tore big hole in
the bow of the Peters, in which she left q
part Of her anchor chain and section of her
forward work. The Peters Immediately
began making water and scene of wild con-
fusion among her passengers ensued. Soon
it was found, however, that she would not
GO W tuC DOttOLu lHlHleuluttlys anu Dy INC
efforts of officers and cool-headed men on
board comparative order was restored. The
tugs Sea Queen and Alert reached the scene
in a short time, and made several attempts
to beach the steamer on Angel island. but
the current was strong and the vessel would
not cling to the sloping shore. 1t slid off into
deep water and began to settle rapidly,
Meantime the women and children on board
were being transferred to small boats and
were safely landed on the island
The river steamer Captain Weber then
came alongside the Peters and most of the
male passengers were transferred to her, pro-
ceeding on their way to Stockton. Not long
after all the people on board had been taken
off the Peters went to the bottom. Later
ON the women and others were removed from
their temporary refuge on the island and
brought to this city. All were badly fright
ened, but thankful to have escaped with
their lives.
The Czarina sustained no serious damage,
though at first it was thought she, too, would
prove wreck. She proceeded for a short
time under her own steam, but decided to
accept the services of tug and was towed
to the Howard-stree dock
The herald., 1898-11-03
Crooked Accounts

HANOVER, Pa, Nov. "A ong-hidder
discovered in the account of the late John
Alleman, cashier of the First National Bank
of this place, who died about three weeks
ago.
The books have been in the hands of an
expert accountant since Alleman's death
and the shortage was thus revealed. Mr.
Alleman had been cashier of the bank for
2S years and at no time was he ever sus-
pecte6 of wrong-doing. His defalcations
were cleverly covered by means of ''kiting''
or the use of drafts on different out-of-town
banks and thus deceived even the bank
examiners. Mr.. Aleman was under bonds
of $780,
The herald., 1898-11-03
Will Reorganize

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Nov. 2.-William
Halls, Jr., cashier of the Hanover Nation
al bank, New York; Augustus w. Kelly,
vice-president of the Union Trust company,
New York; Alex d. Seymour, vice-president
of the Continental National bank, New
board rS of Of direaeatofasS aaaS Of tk@ 9y
of this city as a committee to reorganize
that corporation which went into re-
ceiver's hands in July last, owing to in
ability to pay interest on its bonds. Tho
company has properties in birmingham
worth the amount of all securities, about
81. 600. 600. 1t was originally founded in Bir-
min cham.
The herald., 1898-11-03
New JERSEY Politics

TRENTON, n. J., Nov. 2.-The Repub-
lican state committee held a meeting here
this afternoon to receive reports from the
charmen of the several county committees
as to the outlook in their sections. After
the meeting. State Chairman Murphy said
the reports indicated from conservative
standpoint that VOORHEES, would be elected
governor by at least 10000 majority. Mr.
Murphy said also that the Republicans
would have majority in both houses OF
&C., ccs.or 5f~'(tTrra to Trrnated States Senator Smith,
Democrat
The herald., 1898-11-03
Spain Letting Go

NEW YORK, Nov "A dispatch to the
Herald from Havana says:
The Spanish authorities are preparing tC
close all matters of the administration OF
the island. A decree has been issued by the
Minister OF Finance stating that October
3lst was the last day for the Inauguration
of new business and that all current affairs
would be ended turing the month of No
vember, when inventories of the different de-
partments would be completed and filed and
packed. to be sent to Spain.
At the request OF tie Spanish a letter
has been addressed to General Wood at
Santiago by the Americans, requesting that
he afford every facility for the removal of
the bodies of Generals Vara del Rey and
Santoscildes, the commission to remove
which will leave Havana shortly.
A formal note has passed giving DR.. Laine
permission to visit the military hospitals
Admiral Sampson has decided not to leave
Havana during the work Of the commission.
The work of cataloguing military property
is proceeding rapidly. 1t is expected that
it will be finished Friday. The construction
of the pier at Marianao has been temporar-
lily suspended owing to the rough weather.
The herald., 1898-11-03
Japanese Cheap Labor

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2.-Consul General
Convey at Yokohama reports to the state
department that Notwithstanding the low
wages paid in Japan to watchmakers, the
business is not a paying one in Japan. ac-
cording to the report of member of the
Osaka Watch company. Lack of skill
among the mechanics is one of the reasons
assigned for this state of affairs. Though
the japanese wages are from 20 to 25 cents
a day, as gainst So for the American work
men, it is said that ten of the latter can dc
work which would sequire from seventy tc
eightY JapaneSe.
The herald., 1898-11-03
COLLIS' COMMENTS
The Railroads Will Still Get ALONE
Somehow

NEW YORK, Nov. 2.-Collis P. Hunting
ton, president of the Southern Pacific Com
pany, says so far as his line is concerned, rail.
way traffic appears to be improving He
was of the opinion that the United States
Supreme Court decision against the Joint
Traffic Association would not disturb the
railway business of the country
"Matters will be worse because of the dis
solution of the Joint Traffic Association. y
said Mr.. Huntington. "The railroads are
bound to get along and managers must adapt
themselves to new conditions. There never
was time when way could not be found
to do what had to be DONE
The herald., 1898-11-03
The Brewery Lockout

DENVER, Nov. 2-The lockout of 40C
employees OF the Denver breweries ended to.
Gay. the differences between the Brewers
association and the Brewery Workmen' s
union having been adjusted by the efforts
of representatives of the National Union
of United Brewery Workmen. Conces-
sions were made by both sides. The Work
mems union concedes to the employers the
right to discharge men at will. The master
brewers agree to take back all the men
locked out and grant a nine-hour day with
out any reduction Of wages.
The herald., 1898-11-03
Afraid of the Utes

DENVER. Nov. 2-Game Commissioner
Swan fears for the safety of the Game War
dens whom he sent to the northwestern part
of the State when he heard the utes We're
there in large numbers and were slaughter
ing game in violation Of the law, lmpera-
five instructions We're given the Wardens to
report promptly in regard to the situation
and as no report has been received from
them it is believed they have either been
killed or are so situated that it Is impossl-
BILE for them to forward a report.
The herald., 1898-11-03
BACK FROM MANILA
List of Soldiers Coming Home on the
Peru

san FRANCISCO, Nov. 2.--The trans
port Peru, which has arrived from Manila
brought fifteen soldiers and sailors, includ-
ing number of officers. The few that We're
sick on the departure of the vessel are now
nearly recovered. Colonel John Il. Bratt
of the First Nebraska Regiment is an ex-
ception. He is seriously i'll with gastritis
and was confined to his bed during the
voyage.
The other passengers are as follows
Captain Lee Lynn, commissary. on spe-
cial mission to Washington with his secre-
tary, o. b. Petit: NJ. l.. Henry, citizen
Arthur j.. Robinson. assistant engineer,
u. 5. n; Lieutenant George Tully, signal
corps; Lieutenant Richard G. Hooker of the
Brutus: Lieutenant w. J. Rightmire of the
navy; Joseph Nelson, sailor OF the Concord,
Sick VIM. Moore. water tender of the
Olympia; Color Sergeant Harry Palmer,
Tenth Pennsylvania Regiment, ordered dis
charged by the Secretary Of War; Sergeant
Harry B. Carr, Battery II, Third artillery,
time expired; Private E. L. Davis, Battery
The herald., 1898-11-03
Burglars Captured

STOCKTON, Cal, Nov. 2.-Five burglars
broke into storehouse adjoining the resi-.
dence of w. +. Carrots, at Ripon, about 4
o'clock yesterday afternoon, getting away
with quantity of provisions. which they
were enjoying when surrounded by. Consta-
BILE Johnson and his deputies, in the bottoms.
Two of the gang managed to get away as
they saw the constabes before they get
close enough to catch them. The three cap
tured men-Wm. Hanson, Chas. Paulsen
and Bert Adair-were brought to Stockton
and jailed this afternoon.
The herald., 1898-11-03
Northern Railroads

CHICAGO, Nov. 2.-The Tribune says:
The Great Northern, it is reported, intends
to make application to the next session of
the Canadian Parliament for franchise
to extend the Spokane Falls and Northern
through Southern British Columbia.
The franchise desired by the Great North
enterprise than has yet been revealed. The
real object is represented to be a paralleling
of the Canadian Pacific Crows Nest line,
through Southern British Columbia in addi-
ton to the Kettle River road.
The herald., 1898-11-03
Young Succeeds Graham

CAMP MEADE, Middletown, Pa, Nov
2-N[ai Gen. Graham was formally re-
Iieved TODAY of command of the Second
corps by Mai. Cen Young of the First
division. The order relieving Gen. Graham
came this morning and was a surprise, as il
was thought he was to remain with hi;
corps until the troops We're fully estab
hshed in the south. Gen. Young ordered
no troops and detachments away today
The moving of the regiments will begin Sat
,,,.l,,.
The herald., 1898-11-03
Lake Superior Ore

MILWAUKEE. Nov. 2.;-The iron ore
shipments from the Gogebic, Vermilion
and other Northern mines will practically
close November ljth for the season.
The output ans shipments for the season
inst closed will be considerably greater than
those of last year. Prices were no suf
fcientlv advanced. the mining men claim
70 correspond with the increased demand
for ore, but the indications are good for. u
still larger demand next year and with con
tinued good trade Improvement in prices
is eyDected.
The herald., 1898-11-03

deaths have occurred there of bubonic
plague and that there are now only six cases
in the entire city and these are all hospital
attendants. Mr.. Hurst adds that the in.
fection of emigrants is improbable.
DR.. Wyman, surgeon-general OF the ma
rine hospital service, says that no unusual
delays to the landing at New York of immi-
grants from Austro-Hungary are contem-
plated. Dr. Wyman is Of the opinion that
theresis is little or no danger of the plague
being brought to this country through
emigrants or otherwise.
The herald., 1898-11-03
TELEGRAPH NEWS index

The Cuban assembly has not held
even it's preliminary meeting; assur-
ances given that the policy to be
adopted will not antagonize that IA
vored at Washington,
Navy department officials conclude
that wrecking operations at Santiago
are costing more than they are worth;
Swedish company wishes to take the
contract and also offers to raise the
Maine.
Major Romeyne testifies before the
war conduct inquirers; whole Cuban
campaign described as helter-skelter
scramble, in which such things as food,
medicine and ambulances were forgot
| ten.
Colored troops at Camp Poland,
Tenn, refuse obedience to white Of
fcers; the mutiny quelled by promise
to consider and complaints regularly
made.
| David B. Hill talks Democracy at
New York and Roosevelt roasts Rich
ard Croker at Flushing.
European correspondents seem full
ly agreed that rupture Of peace ne
gotiations will be officially announced
on Friday; the powers talk of protest
ing, but seem forced to admit that
America will do as she likes.
Taking advantage Of the Fashoda
situation, Russia proceeds to seize Niu
Chuang, thus securing control of the
whole of Manchuria.
Anna Maria Druce claims for hel
son the title and estates of the duke o1
Portland; tale more tangled thar
ever told by novelist.
River steamer j. d. Peters in COLI
) sion off Angel island; Of two hundred
passengers aboard not one was lost.
The herald., 1898-11-03
A Briber Sentenced

LONDON, Nov. martin +. Bucker, a
former promoter of bicycle companies, who
was charged with contempt of court in en-
deavoring to induce Ernest Terrah Hooley,
the bankrupt company promoter, to alter
evidence which reflected upon the Humber
Company directors, was fined f200 and costs
today, and was further ordered to pay the
money Immediately or go to prison.
The herald., 1898-11-03
Porto Rico Mails

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2-The Porto
Rican postal commission is at work franz
ing its report on the postal work on the
island. They will suggest the retention of
the postal service now In operation to be
under the direct charge Of superintendent
of mails, pending legislation that may be
enacted on the subject at the next session
of congress-
The herald., 1898-11-03
A Railroad Mortgage

COLUMBUS, o., Nov 2.-The petition
held by the Mercantile Trust and Deposit
Company, of Baltimore, on the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad was filed in the United
States Court here today, the trial being set
for December 9th, on which date the next
term OF court opens. 1t is the understand
ing at the local office of the United States
Court, that the case will be tried hers.
The herald., 1898-11-03
Rapids Are Risky

KINGSTON, Ont, Nov. lowing to the
insurance companies refusing to accept risks,
the Atlantic Transportation Company have
notified the Donnelly Wrecking Company not
to take any of their barges down the rapids
as the risk is too great. This means that
ten barges will have to wait until the spring,
when the water is higher Thirty-three Of
the barges have been taken down.
The herald., 1898-11-03
Keep the Powder Dry

been issued by the war department direct
ing that greater care be taken of the maga-
zines of the seacoast batteries in order to
prevent the deterioration of the ammuni-
ton by dampness. Instructions are given
how to avoid dampness by proper method
of ventilation.
The herald., 1898-11-03
SICK SOLDIERS
Reported Drowned on the Voyage Home From Cuba the
Transport Panama


Mays CUBA Ihe
by fishing
+ gessman George II o. Pennsylvania
The herald., 1898-11-03
The Sultana Sold

WINNIPEG. Mann, Nov. 2.-It is re-
ported on good authority that ]. F. Cald-
well has disposed of the famous Sultana
mine at Rat Portage for a sum of sl,20o, Ooo
Of which S250,00o is cash and the balance in
stock guaranteed at per cent.
The herald., 1898-11-03
Rejoined Her Lover

WICHITA, Kas., Nov. 2.-Janie Holder
man, quarter blood Cherokee at Pryor
Creek, |. T., killed herself because her In
dian lover met death while resisting arrest
She took morphine
The herald., 1898-11-03
Back From Cuba

CAMP POLAND. Knoxville, Tenn, Nov.
2-AIaior General John c. Bates. a veteran
Of the Santiago compaign arrived in this
city today. He Isl accompanied by his staff.
General Bates will command five of the
re giments encamped here.
The herald., 1898-11-03
More Peace Jubilee

ATLANTA, Ca, Nov. 2.-The citizens
having in charge the arrangement of At
lanta's peace jubilee have decided on De-
cember 14th and 18th for the big event,
President Mckinley has signified his inten-
ton of being present
The herald., 1898-11-03
A Latin Revolution

NEW YORK, Nov. "A dispatch to the
Herald from Montevideo says that rumors of
revolutionary outbreak continue. Various
citizens have been arrested and it has been
announced that armed groups are gathering
on the frontier preparing for INVASION
The herald., 1898-11-03
Endemic DiDhtheria

SAN JOSE, Cal, Nov. 2.-East San Jose
public schools have closed on account OF
diphtheria Four cases are in quarantine
and steps are being taken to prevent pos
sibp sDrcad.
The herald., 1898-11-03
Plague Not Feared

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2.-The marine
hospital service has received through the
State Department dispatch from .. S,
Consul Hurst at Vienna stating that three
The herald., 1898-11-03
The Farmers Fall

SACRAMENTO, Nov. 2-Myron Com
stock, a prominent farmer residing near
Pleasant Grove, while roofing his barn to-
day, fell to the stable floor twelve feet be-
low and landed on his head. The fall killed
him
The herald., 1898-11-03
WAGON Works Burned

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 2.--Thc Thomp-
son Wagon Factory at st. Louis Park, a
suburb OF Minneapolis, has burned to the
ground with seven loaded freight cars. Loss
$50 900,
The herald., 1898-11-03
Foreign Missions

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Nov. 2-The regu-
lar session of the Board of Foreign Missions
opened in the First Congregational Church
today. Nearly $50 delegates were present.
The herald., 1898-11-03
To Cure n Cold I'm One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quin,ne Tablets. All
druggists refund the money II it fails to
cure. 25c. The genuine has L. B. Q. on
each tablet.
The herald., 1898-11-03
CANNOT RESIGN

Republican Nominated by Democrats
of Wisconsin
LA CROSSE, Wis, Nov. "A very un
usual action was brought in the circuit
court here today, and as result Major j
c. Kirches of the Third Wisconsin volun
teers, a Republican, is compelled to accept
nomination for sheriff of La Crosse county
on the Democratic ticket against his will
The age-herald., 1898-06-01
MORE VOLUNTEERS.
forty-0ne Men Leave Selma for Mobile 10
 Enlist in Second Regiment.


 Special Dispatch to The Age-Herald.
 Selma, Ala, May S1.-Selma this morning sent forty-one men to Mobile to enlist in the Second regiment of Alabama yolun- teers. The company is Battery c, w. l.. Pitts, Jr. commanding At Mobile the Mobile Cadets will be fused with the Selma company with Captain Pitts as commanding officer.
 Fully 400 of our citizens assembled at the depot to bid them d-speed, of which num- Der fully two-thirds were ladies. Captain V. B. Atkins, of Troop c, addressed the boys, which was responded to by Captain Pitts, then came the farewells and touching scene was enacted.
 There was one strapping big sergeant, whose wife and baby had come to see him off. The conductor called "all aboard" and he kissed his bright-eyed baby, too young to know the meaning of her mothers red eyes and the tears that coursed down her checks One more kiss, one more embrace and he started for the train when form made way through the crowd and moth- CTS arms, old and feeble, were clasped around her boy, while her frame shook and there were many a girl and woman there, situated in better circumstances, whose eyes were filled and whose tears were being mingled with those of that poor old mother and the sorrowing wife. It was a touching scene and 1t showed how, after all, this world is filled with tender hearts that beat in sympathy with the sorrow laden and the grief-bowed.
The age-herald., 1898-06-01
The Seventh District
From the Gadsden Timeg-News.

From the Gadsden Times-News.
 Hon. John A. Lusk, of Marshall county Is candidate for the democratic nomi- nation for congress from the Seventh con- gressional district and his name will be placed before the congrs ssior al convention at Springville next month, and VII be sub ject to it's action. John A. Lusk is a dem ocrat, standing squarely on the Chicago platform of 1896, and Is well and favorably known throughout this section. He held for several years the position of solicitor of the Ninth judicial circuit and made a splendid record. He is lawyer of ability and will. if nominated, make record at Washington second to none. He is broad and liberal in his views and is we'll fitted for the position to which he aspires. He is candidate subject to the action of the Springfield convention and the voters of the Seventh district will do well to remen- Der him when the time comes to cast their vote. He has a splendid following and will be hard man to defeat. He will be unob- jectionable in every way to democrats. He has always stood by the party and its standard bearers. Many popuists will put aside their former party affiliations and vote for him. If nominated we predict for him splendid victory with the aid of all good democrats.
The age-herald., 1898-06-01
HOW IT WAS DONE.
Made the Landing When the Spaniards Were
 Not Looking.

Key West, Fla, May 3l.-The Florida has been puarantined. but she may be re- leased in an hour or so. The Florida's ex- on Thursday morning, May 26, about g miles east of Havana.
 When the Florida, escorted by the Osc- ola, drew up close to the shore at the place selected for the landing she sent scouts to see if all was clear. These scouts were greeted by Generals Feria and Rojas with some 1,500 armed insurgents. Consequent iy, far from there being any hostile demon stration upon the part of the Spaniards, the landing of the expedition was in the nature of a triumphal invasion. The Gu bans who were in waiting for the party had brass band and welcome the new corners with national airs.
 The work of unloading the cargo of the Florida was promptly begun and carried on by the 452 men composing the expedi- ton. There was nothing in the nature of interruption until the work was finished on Friday.
 While the cargo was being unloaded the Osceola, an auxiliary gunboat with her guns ready for action, secuted about the
 
 Spaniards apparently had no suspicion of what was taking place. So easily was the dangerous mission accomplished that while some members of the party were getting the supplies ashore, others were providing themselves with fruit, sugar and other products of the landing place. a large stock or which was brought back to Key West friends.
 Nevertheless no precautionary measure was neglected, and the moment the work was concluded the Florida and the Osceola slipped away. leaving the insurgents to convey their endorsements into the inter- for, which it is confidently expected was done without any casualty.
 The returning members of the Florida rarty brought with them several hundred private letters which, it is understood, give a complete insight into the present condi- tions prevailing in the blockaded island
 The local Cuban colony is eated over the astonishing success of the expedition
The age-herald., 1898-06-01
DRANK WOOD ALCOHOL.
NegrOs Appetite For Strong Drink Resulted
 in His Death.

Special Dispatch to The Age-Herald.
 Selma, Ala, May 31.-Another negro has gone to his last reward. victim of his appetite for drink.
 Jim Calen was big six-foot negro who worked at Peacock's iron foundry. This morning at o'clock Dr. Hargis was sent for. He reached the negro's bedside just as he gasped his last breath. For quite time this morning the cause of his death was ehrouded in mystery and all sorts of ru- mors were afloat as to his having been poisoned Finally bottle was found at the negros house with what he had left of quart of wood alcohol.
 Peacock's foundry uses wood alcohol In mixing varnish and paints and 1t is kept in the office Callen got hold of a bottle of 1t in some manner and being exceedingly fond of whisky proceeded last night to drink, with the result that he Is now dead.