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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-12-17
SENATOR VESTS OPINION.
He Opposes n Colonial Policy by the
United States.

Washington, Dec. l3.-Discussion of
two questions, each of Importance and in
terest at this session, was begun by the
senate at its session yesterday. Terrific
rial expansion and the construction of
the Nicaraguan canal occupied the atten-
ton of the body during the greater part
of the afternoon.
As soon as the routine morning bust
ness had been disposed of, Senator Vest
called up his resolution offered last week,
declaring it to be unconstitutional for this
government to acquire foreign territory
except for coahng stations OF some like
purpose, unless its intention was to confer
statehood upon the territory and citizen
ship upon its inhabitants.
Senator Vest declared it was a basic
principle of this government that the
powers of the government were derived
from the consent of the governed, .
and maintained that the federal govern
ment had no authority, either in morals
or in the constitution to go beyond that
principle He held that the principle had
been sustained by the supreme court in
various decisions, and that no public
man of prominence and no recognized
tribunal had ever been reckless enough
to cOntrovert it.
Senator Morgan opened the debate on
the canal bill With a three hours appeal
for action at this session. The whole
country, he said, would be disappointed ii
congress did not act. He was willing to
take any measure which would result in
the building of the canal.
In the course of his remarks he agreed
to accept an amendment specifically eX-
cepting the canal from neutrality with re-
gard to any country with which the Unit
ed States might be at war,
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-12-17
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The loftiest cliff on the coast of Eng
land is Beachy Head; height 564 feet.
1t Is said that 1920 species of plants
are gathered and used for commercial
purposes in Europe.
The annual increase Of the German
nation during the last five years has
been more than five times that OF the
French.
German experimenters have succeed
ed In producing an alloy Of aluminium,
the precise composition Of which Is not
revealed that is said to be superior In
many respects to aluminium. The state
ment Is made that this alloy, which
goes under the name OF vestadium,
weighs only One-third as much, bulk
for bulk, as aluminium. 1t Is white, can
be easily polished, and does not tarnish
on exposure to the air.
An unnamed balloon which started
from Paris and dropped In Westphalia
reached a height of about ten miles
and recorded minimum of 80 degrees
+. below zero. A balloon carrying DR..
Berson from Berlin attained an eieva-
ton of about eighteen thousand feet,
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-12-17
IDAHO.

vo,dr;cll ia to have q bowling alley,
Moscow man having rented a room "hich
Is now being fitted up.
Work on the city hall at Kendrick Is
well under way, and when completed Will
supply "long felt want"
The Idaho state weather bureau, under
4be direction of S. NJ. Blandford, with two
assistants, will begin operations here 10
morrow. The office is fully equipped with
ali of the most improved instruments.
The state board of canvassers were un-
able after election to proceed with the
canvass of the vote of the state because
Of the failure OF Fremont county to send
in its returns.
Dan Leach of Warren, has gone up
the river about 80 miles to Sim Willie 5
ulace after a load of vegetables. lie TOOK
30 pack horses. The last three loads OF
notatoes that were brought in sold at
1915 per hundred.
Messrs. Hillyer & Gibbon, recent ar
rivals from Michigan, have leased the saw
mill in Moscow from the Moscow Saw MIL
Company, and will begin operating 1t as
soon as they can procure logs from the
timber districts.
It ia reported in Lewiston that David
Hilger has sold to William Fergus & Sons
all his sheep and personal property on ms
Doc creek ranches and leased to them his
ranches and improvements for term OF
years. The sale, if consummated, Will IN
Guide about 1900 head of sheep and con-
ycen about 100 acres of patented land
The price is said to be in the nelghbor-
hood of $4,000.
Grangeville, Idaho, was the scene OF a
probably fatal row over the ownership OF
the Big Buffalo claim in the Buffalo
Hump district. From the meagre par
ticulars obtained it appears that ). Rig
lev, the discoverer and half owner OF the
claim, met j. N. Rice, who claims half
Of Rigley's ownership by reason OF having
grubstaked him, and after a brlet eX-
change of words Rigley drew a revolver
and opened fire on Rice, one bullet taking
effect in his hip. After a struggle Rice
secured possession of the weapon and
with it he beat Rigley over the head
until the latter fell insensible. 1t is re-
ported that Rigley will probably die OF
mis- injuries.
A. w. Barber, United States surveyor,
rom Washington, D. c., passed through
here recently on his way to Port Hill
Mr. BARRIERS commission is to survey the
line along Boundary creek and to inves-
tigate damages claimed to be done by
dyke which is placed along the Canadian
side for the purpose of retaining over
flow land Mr.. Barber is authorized to
take affidavits and a series of views,
which will be sent to Washington and
placed before the joint commission OF the
United States and great Britain, now in
session at Washington, d. c. This same
question was brought to the attention of
Secretary Olney during Cleveland's ad-
ministration, and the work was ordered
stopped, but again resumed by the dyk-
ing company. Mr.. BARRIERS work is to
be completed as soon as possible, in order
that the exact data may soon be placed
before the joint commission.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-12-17

It Is not generally known that at Os-
borne there Is a garden cottage In the
shape of a pagoda, where none may
enter except her Majesty. This cottage
holds nothing but mementos Of the late
Prince Consort and relics of the
Queens youth, as we'll as the toys and
games Of all her children, many OF
which the Prince Consort made him
self, for he was no mean carpenter.
There are also here wonderful fishes
caught by the Duke of Coburg In Cana
dian seas, birds and tigers shot by the
Prince Of Wales while In India, a num-
my case brought from Egypt, and other
precious curiositles that are dearly
priced by the Queen, who visits this
family museum every day while at Os-
borne, and sits among the remains or
her own and her childrens youth.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-12-17
LATE WAR NEWS.

Flags were put at half mast at Santi
ago in honor of General Garcia.
Gompers, the labor leader, is opposed t.
the policy of national expansion.
The Newfoundland fishermen are urged
to enroll in the British naval reserve.
On troops have marched through the
city of Havana amid the cheering of the
inhabitants, bands playing and colors fly
ing.
Six regiments of regular infantry viii
be sent to Manila, and the volunteers viii
be relieved in the order in which they
reached that city.
General Miles says the Philippines viii
never be given up. Senator Davis, Of
the peace commission, is for a triple ALI
ance between the United States and Great
Britain and Japan.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-12-17
FREE FIGHT IN THE DEPUTIES.
Angry Members Rose and Rushed Mt
One Another.

Paris, Dec. l3.-ln the chamber OF dep
uties yesterday M Grousett, radical so
cialist. interpellated the government on
the indiscretions OF the general staff in
the Dreyfus affair lie read extracts
from newspaper articles which are alleged
to have emanated from members OF the
general staff, which caused ii violent up
roar, during which the deputies rose and
rushed at one another and engaged IN a
series of fist fights.
NJ. Grousett continued hrs remarks IN
the middle of this tumult, and recalled an
article in the lntransigeant, referring to
letters from Emperor William and an in
tervieW between Count Won Munster,
Germnn ambassador at Paris, and Casimlr
Perrier, the former president of the re-
public.
Count De Nun, the conservative leader,
here interrupted the speaker, and said
that he desired that the house be consult
ed as to whether the discussion should
be allowed to continue.
The premier, Nj. Dupuy, said that as
the head of the government he protested
NIIl Juc uClllooL ShCiSy 0'S5''Ah0S VIZ A"'AA
guage of the speaker, who, he added, had
not measured its possible effect. (GSreat
applause)
Troops Are Under Arms
The city is greatly excited tonight, and
the troops are under arms Colonel Pic
quarts release is still delayed, owing to
the judicial bubbles between the civil
and military authorities.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-12-17

Kansas City, Mo, Dec. l2.-The thir-
teenth annual convention of the American
Federation of Labor met this morning.
About 100 delegates from all parts of the
country We're present, also William
Thorne and William Inskip of London,
representing the British trades union CON
gress.
Delegate Inskip's mission is to present
plans for a closer alliance between the
United States and the mother country
along industrial as well as political lines.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-12-17

Nearly everybody smokes in Manila.
It is common sight, after shutdown, to
see father out for stroll with his wife
and children, and everyone of them over
the age of years smoking cigarette.
Secretary Cages recommendation in his
annual report for the appropriation OF
$4,000 for the United States assay office
in Seattle is taken as virtual assurance
that the appropriation will be made.
Two letters of Mary Queen OF Scots
written lust before her execution, cost
an English collector $4,000.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-12-17
Presidential Appointments.

Washington, Dec. l3.-The president
today sent the following nominations to
the senate: War-Regular army, cav
airy arm: Captains to be majors, Charles
A. P Hatfield, J. H. Kerr, j. II. Dorst
George S. Anderson: first lieutenants to
F% captains, Leslie w. Cornish, T. r. Riv-
'ers, John A. Lockwood, Henry I. Allen
Also a number of second lieutenants to be
hrst lieutenants of infantry and several
RNoointments from eastern states to the
'cedical department.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-12-17
Gen. Merritt Starts Home.

Washington, Dec. l2.-General Wesley
Merritt recently notified the war depart
ment that he probably would sail from
Havre by one of the French line steamers
soon. No decision has been reached as to
General Merritt's future command, but
he probably will resume control of the
department of the east, with headquarters
at New York, now temporarily held by
General Shafter.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-12-17
Fatally Injured.

San Francisco, Dec, l3.-W. f. Falken-
burg, son of the late Baron FalkenburS
who for 26 years was Swedish and Nor
wegian consul to Quebec, was severely and
perhaps fatally injured while assisting
some laborers to move safe. He was at
one time superintendent of the San Diego
Water Works Company, and for some
time was in the employ of the late Sen
atOr Fair.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-12-17
Some Egg Statistics.

Secretary Wilson, of the National De-
partment of Agriculture, estimates
that the annual egg product of the UNI
ted States amounts to S5O,0OO'OOO doz-
en-. Placed end to end, they would grit
the earth twelve times at the equator
and still leave enough to exercise q
proper restraint upon one-night barn
stormers.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-12-17

Washington, Dec. l4.-It is probable
Secretary Bliss will tender his resignation
within a short time to the president
He has had the step under consideration
some time, deeming it necessary chat ne
should be free to devote more time to his
large business interests.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-12-17
Counterfeiters at Work.

Memphis, Tenn, Dec. IA smooth
gang of counterfeiters are at work in the
Mississippi valley. The counterfeit is OF
the standard silver dollar and all which
have so far been discovered bear the date
of 1890. 1t is believed something like
100000 of them have gained circulation.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-12-17
No Duty on Christmas Presents.

Washington, Dec. IL. The secretary Of
the treasury has recommended to the war
department that Christmas presents in
tended for officers and soldiers of the Unit
ed States army in Cuba and Puerto Rico
be admitted free of duty. An order to this
effect probably will be issued within the
NEXT daY or two.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-12-17

New York, Dec. l3.-General Ruis Ri
vera, the Cuban general, recently Hber-
ated by the Spanish from Ceuta, was
passenger by the steamer La Champagne
which arrived today.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-12-17
GENERAL GARCIA IS DEAD.
orrD IN WASHINGTON CITY
Famous Cuban Patriot, Who Has
rought For the Cause of Cubans for
Last Thirty Years, has Passed Away
rhe Funeral Arrangements.

washington, Dec l3.-General CaliXto
c.roia the distinguished Cuban warrior
a leader and the head of the commits
:, elected by the Cuban assembly to
isit this country, died Sunday morning
shortly after 10 o'clock at the Hotel Raj
"A where the commission has its head
,.rters. The sudden change from the
n climate of Cuba, with the hardships
, had there endured, to the wintry
.,+ber of New York, was responsible Tor
W. pneumonia which resulted i'll his de-
s;so He contracted slight cold in New
Work. which did not assume an alarming
.taro until the early part of last week
IN T Tuesday night General Garcia, in com
oanv with the other members of the COM
rinission. attended a dinner given III his
annor bv General Miles, and it was eN-
".sure there that caused the disease
fA;ob eliminated in his death.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-12-17
customs omcer at Cienfuegos.

New York, Dec. l2-Major j. W. Kron-
kite of the New York custom house has
been designated by Secretary Gage to act
as chief customs officer at Cienfuegos.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-12-17
Twenty Round Draw.

Toronto, Ont, Dec. l2.-Owen Ziegler
of Philadelphia and Matte Matthews OF
New York SPARED tame 20-round draw
before the Queen City Athletic club, Sat
urday night.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-12-17
Ordered to Havana.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE Brooklyn
Texas, Castine and Resolute have been
ordered to Havana.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-12-17
The Funeral.

Washington, Dec. l3.-The funeral OF
n.noral Garcia will be held Wednesday
- s. Patrick's church, this city. The
hodv will be placed in a metallic casket
and deposited in vault at Arlington
nendng removal to Cuba.
The Dolphin will be designated by the
navy department as the vessel to carry
tho remains to Cuba. She is now lying
At the Washington navy yards.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-12-17
Ii Vas Only n Cameo

"What a beautiful pin, Mrs. Stripes
Is II an heirloom"
"Oh, no; It's just a cameo"
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-12-17

Coal is dearer in South Africa than II
any other part of the Old World.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-12-17
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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-12-17

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work.
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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-12-17

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-06
SAN JUAN BOMBARDMENT.
A Picture and Pointed Description of
the Affair

Although the first search of Admiral
Sampson for Cervera's elusive squadron
proved a bitter disappointment to the
Americans, it was full of incidents in
teresting enough to the general public.
Chief among these events was the bonn
parchment of the town of San Juan, on
the island of Porto Rico, which took
place on May II, and gave to SIMPSONS
fleet it's first opportunity to engage
concertedly in actual warfare. An II
lustratlon by Chapman, reproduced to-
day from Harper's Weekly, affords a
vivid picture of the affair.
The American squadron was COM
posed of ten battleships, monitors, and
cruisers During the night of May IL
they approached San Juan from the
northwest, and on the morning Of the
18th all hands were called and break
fast served at three o'clock The men
then knew that gunpOwder was to be
burned, and they We're correspondingly
jubilant. With the first rays of dawn
the call to quarters was sounded and
the final preparations made for active
work on the Spanish fortifications
which protect the harbOr Headed nv
the Iowa, which had been selected by
Admiral Sampson as his flagship. the
formidable column of fighting boats
made three circuits before the forts.
pouring in their fire at an average
range of about 800 yards. The guns
of the enemy We're worked vigorously
but with the usual result. Not since
modern rifles with gun sights were in
as from the shore batteries of San
Juan. The count rose into the hun
dredS, with never hit, and it was diff
ficult for the commander-in-chief to
prevent the smaller, unprotected cruis-
erS from reckleSSly exposing themselves
to possible destruction by running
close in to the shore. On the American
side the craftsmanship was effective af-
ter the range was secured, and most
of the works were damaged and the
guns of the MorrOs silenced. The last
shot was fired at five o'clock and the
order to retire was reluctantly obeyed.
1t is hard to form any idea of the
value of the short bombardment. In
connection with the withdrawal of the
| fleet, it must be remembered that the
| admiral had reason to expect an en-
| gagement with the fleet of the enemy,
| and this covered many obvious reasons
| for not continuing the bombardment OF
/ San Juan. Apparently the battle was
: an incident of the war, like the action
! at Matanzas, proving again the lack
| of training of the Spanish and the cool
ness and ability of the Americans. Only
| two of the several hundred shots from
l the enemy were felt by our ships.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-06
SOME CRITICISM.
Free Silver Republicans Condemn
"High Officials" But Endorse
McNall

Augusta, Kan, June 6.-The Free Sill
yer Republicans of Butler county 5eio
urday for the purpose of selecting dele,
gates to their state convention 10 De heIo
IN C a0Pehd J. III II. Ayres of. Augusta was
chosen chairman and G. E. Baldwin sec
Delegates to the state conyention We're
selected as foIloWs: Al 7s ); Kydb3 r s.
HI9RPsi &c W Vof41 tSpE Stiles, eA-'''
The following resolutions were unani-
We. the Free Silver Republicans of But
Ter county, in convention assemDleu, re-
principles of the Republican party as es-
tabiished by its founders.
We favor the free and unlimited coinage
of both gold and silver at the ratio of 10
" We favor the patriotic doctrine of pro
lection to infant industries; put we &c.
nounce the Dingley tariff bill as being the
most infamous piece OF class Iegls SIS, ,leo
ever perpetrated upon the American peo-
We commend the patriotic course of our
senator's and representatives in congress
for their course in the prosecution of war
against Spain in the interest OF 5umani II y
and liberty; and the brave soldler , ana
sailor BOYS who have offered their HveS
on the altar. of liberty are earning LOT
themselves the undying gratitude OF our
country and the liberty loving people of
We denounce the machine methods and
uanipulations by which the present nomi-
nee for congress of the Democratic ana
upon the reform voters of the Fourth con-
gressional district; and we do not reel
nation was Secured by such methods
We commend the firm and able manner
sursnoe Commissioner webb McNall have
conducted the affairs of their offlces, but
ed to high and honorable offices for the
use Of those positions for political pur-
ppoiice boards of cities, and their attempt
10 thwart the free expression of silver
voters of the state through these meth
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-06
DROWNED IN PACIFIC.
Wichita Man Goes Down With the
Jane Gray.

Wichita, June 6.-B. D. Rannay, who
was drowned in the Pacific ocean, west
of Cape F1attery, by the laundering of
Alaska from Seattle, was once a Wichi-
ia man. He, with Wash Culberson who
now works for George Pulls, went into
the Princess restaurant on the corner
of Douglas and Lawrence where the
grocery of Carvin & Spar is at present,
in 1886. The following year Ranney
acquired control of the place and ran it
for seven years, retaining Mr.. Culber-
son In his employ. Three years ago
Ranney sold out and went to Mexico
City, where he remained for a short
time, going from there to a little place
southwest of Mexico City $50 miles,
where he lived for a year or more. He
finally went back to Mexico City and
was an express messenger on the Mex
lean Central. In his last letter to Mr..
Culberson, dated last January, he said
he was going to the KIondike country.
Mr.. CuIberson has not heard from him
since and there is no doubt thai Mr..
Ranney was on the Jane Gray Mr..
Ranney was about 46 years of age when
he left Wichita and was quite popular
among the people who knew him. He
lived in Wichita probably more than
ten years.
The steamer left Seattle May 10 with
81 people on board and was foundered
In a rough shallow sea three days aft
erward. Mr.. Ranney was among the
lost, but there is a possibility that he
has escaped drowning by climbing up
on the wreckage and in some way float
Ing to land.