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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-10-09

growth through which it was neces-
sary to cut our way
SURPRISED AT A CAKE OF SOAP.
Among the natives whom first en-
countered ! was an object OF mild but
intensely curious interest. 1t seemed to
give them great delight to gather in
crowds and watch me whenever l went
IL bathing. The sight of man bathing
was not rev to them. but it was ap-
parently the first time they had ever
seen such thing as a cake Of soap, ard
the lather produced by it was a marvel
to all beholders. But it was impossible
TO get any of them to try its effects.
The natives laughed at my custom of
eating with knife and Sork, and ex-
planned over and over again that it was
much easier to use the fingers. Another
object of great curiosity to them was
the camera, which they seemed to view
with sort of superstitious awe.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-11-24
FRANCE AND ITALY.
Long Standing Friction Removed by y
Commercial Treaty.

Long Standing Friction Removed by y
Commercial Treaty.
Paris. Nov. est was quite unex-
pectedly announced this afternoon that
a commercial treaty has been concluded
between France and Italy. granting
mutually favored treatment except for
silk goods, which will remain subject
to the maximum tax. A bill embody-
ing the agreement will be submitted
Immediately to the chamber OF depu-
ties. The government also introduced
a bill in the chamber today modifying
the wine duties favorably to Italy.
The negotiations that have eliminated
in these arrangements have been on
foot for two years, but nobody believed
that definite agreement was pending.
1t is believed that the Fashoda affair
was instrumental in inducing France to
grant the necessary concessions, though
it is noteworthy that the silk duties,
which caused the breaking of the treaty
in 1887, remain almost unchanged.
The negotiations have been conducted
with the utmost secrecy. The effect of
the concessions involved is not yet
known. but it is expected that they will
have an important political influence
for the removal of long-standing fric-
tion between the two countries. The
treaty, it is noticed, was concluded dur
ing the absence of Emperor William
from Germany, and there is much
speculation regarding its probable re-
suits upon European a lliances.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-11-24
DOING THEIR BEST.
spaniards VIII BE Out of Cuba by New
Years Day.

Years Day.
Havana, Nov. 2.-Captain General
Blanco. received from Paris today a
cable authorizing him to draw on Paris
for 1000, 900 gold. to be applied in
the payment of the Spanish troops in
Cuba. This amount is In addition TO
the proceeds of the draft for e425, 900
by the Madrid government on London,
which was sold here last week.
The Spanish authorities are making
strenuous efforts to complete the evacu.
alton by the end of the year.
Martinique has been selected as the
place of rendezvous of the Spanish
navy for evacuation purposes. The
Spanish auxiliary cruisers Patricia ana
Meteoro. purchased in Germany before
the outbreak of hostlties, are expected
here on December 10, and will conyov
the Spanish boats from Cuban ports to
Martinique, where the Rspidio, Ponce
de Leon and Concha. from Porto Rico.
have already assembled, and from
which point all will sail for Spain.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-11-24
SERIOUS PLAGUE RIOTS.
Thousands of Natives Making Trouble
In India.

London, Nov. ga dispatch to the
Times from Allahabad, capital of the
northwest provinces of India. says:
"Serious plague irots took place at
Seringapatam, on the island of Cavery,
Mysore, on November IS. Ten thou
sand natives from the villages round
about concentrated at Seringapatam,
and made desperate effort to enter
the forts and rescue the prisoners there.
Another mob from the Mysore side
tried to rush the bridge. In each case
the police fired volleys and succeeded
in frustrating the attempt.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-11-24
HY STONES STORY.
Explorer Tells Racy Tale OF Fire and
Firewater.


Vancouver, b. c., Nov. 23.-Hy
Stone. formerly United States govern
ment explorer in Alaska, met 600
would-be Klondikcrs returning from
the Edmunton route, at the juncture of
the Mackenzie and Laird rivers. Those
who returned by way of Laird river
have reached Vancouver in safety after
passing through great peril. Stone ac-
companied them. and it is alleged that
on the second night they camped at the
foot OF a cliff rising 500 feet sheer from
the river. Natural gas was escaping
from the sides of the cliff. About
midnight, so it is stated, the sides of
the Tiff broke forth in flames, the fire
being started by hostile Indians of the
Siwash tribes. The natives appeared
in wal paint. and demanded whisky,
which the prospectors did not have.
For three days the demand was repeat
ed, when the Indians fred volley at
the whites, which was returned, and
the Siwashes fed. Stone says he mott
fed the government, but nothing was
done. He did not know any of the
white men.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-11-24
Surprising Act of Generosity.

London, Nov. 23.-The morning
papers concede the generosity of tie
offers OF the United States peace COM
missioners and express the opinion that
Spain would be foolish to reject them.
They express universal qualification at
the announcement of an "open door"
policy in the Philippines.
The Daily Mail calls the offer of
$50, 900, 900 rs indemnity, "a surpris-
ing act of generosity"
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-11-24
Monument Unveiled.

Shanghai, Nov. 23.-Prince Henry
OF Prussia today unveiled the monu-
ment to the officers and sailors of the
German third-class cruiser Iltis, which
was lost in typhoon on July 30, 1896,
north of the Shan Tung promontory.
The ceremony was very impressive.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-11-24
Victim of Elevator F,raf

Toledo, o.. Nov. 22.-Af ar two
months of search. and the eclnvery Of
Is dead, the grain handlersf at the
Union elevator found the body of an
unknown man today. His appearance
indicated him to be a well-to- do man
and 1t is supposed he was Wishing the
elevator at the time of the EXPLOSION.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-11-24

Lapwai creek is a stream flowing from
the southwark and joining the Clear
water river about 10 miles east of
Lewiston. The line mentioned IN the
foregoing dispatch is not the main
projected line of the Nothern Pacific up
the Clearwater and across into Mon
tana, but a branch to tap the heavy
timber Of the Craig mountains. and the
rich farming lands OF the reservation
and Camas prairie. The promptness
with which grading crews get at work
shows how keen is the competition of
the present railroad rivalry.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-11-24
Cannot CROSS RESERVATION +.
Work Stopped on Northern
Pacific at Lapwai.
MUST FIRST HAVE AUTHORITY
The Engineers Say They VIII Wait
for u Permit and Settle Right-of-
Way Claims in Advance.

Lewiston. Idaho, Nov. 80. The
Northern Pacific let contract to Wren
q Greenough. Of Montana, for the con-
struction Of section of road on Lapwai
creek. The agents of these contractors
arrived last week, and began prepara-
tions for grading roadbed along the
narrow Lapwai valley. This valley is
all settled by Indians. except half
mile adjacent to the Clearwater river,
and the present line of the Northern
Pacific road. The Indians hold these
homes very sacred. as they were inher-
tied from their fathers and then allot-
ed to them by the government. They
protested against trespass, although
the railway agents offered to purchase
the right of way through every holding
and the engineers say they had no in
tentiOn of proceeding without legal
titles to the land appropriated. How
ever, excitement ran high when the
large force of graders appeared upon the
scene. Indian Agent Fisher also pro-
tested against the trespass upon the
government land without due authority
from the interior department.
These conditions were reported to the
government, and it is believed an order
was asked placing the military at the
disposal of the agent. to be used to
eject the railroad force if necessary.
The officers Of the railroad company
say the excitement was uncalled for,
that they never entertained the inten-
ton of proceeding without first secur-
ing all the right of way through proper
authority. In the meantime a large
force is waiting for orders to begin
grading.
The engineers say they will wait for
the permit from the government. and
they will satisfy individual claims for
right of way before they begin. The
Indians, whose interests are involved,
are intelligent. and they will be guided
in the matter entirely by the agent, in
whom they have implicit confidence.
and to whom they have appealed for
protection in their legal rights. There
could be no demand for troops other
than to protect the rights of the govern
ment and the Indian wards. The call,
if made for this purpose, was from
misapprehensio of the purpose of the
railroad company.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-05-13

tuted for that built abroad, and the
dynamos, engine and boilers are to be
duplicated in case of accident. The
beam of light from the lamp will illu-
inmate newspaper at a distance of
100 miles. 1t will turn day into night
around Hampton Roads. Its location
at Hampton Roads is especially appro-
pirate, as vessels passing the Chesa-
peake for Baltimore or Washington
cannot be seen from Hampton Roads
during the night or hazy weather, and
they are barely visible in daytime.
The distance from the fortress to sea
is 10 miles. Vessels bound up the
Chesapeake do not pass within miles
of the fort and this is probably the rea-
son why the channel leading up the
Patapsco to Baltimore is to be mined
with orpedoes.-Baltimore American.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-05-13
Honolulu in Kaleidoscope.

The two kaleidoscope men aboard the
S. S. Doric, secured several thousand
yards of Honolulu film for use in the
States. The travellers have been get
ting material in China and Japan, but
were especially anxious to have some
Honolulu views. With their special
camera they made a number of ex-
posures in the bay, getting steamers,
laborers, boat crews and the Benning-
ton. Views were taken on King, Nuu-
anu and Fort street. These pictures
will prove of much advertising value
to Honolulu, as they will be shown
throughout the United States.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-05-13
On the Bennjngtnn.

Officers and men of the U. S. Gun
boat Bennington, now in her war paint
in this harbor are at a tension. They
were both interested and excited by
the news of fighting in the Philippines.
All were sorry that the gunboat had
not been ordered to the Asiatic squad
ron with the cruiser Baltimore The
feelings of patriotism and desire to
act run high. The fervent hope aboard
the Bennington is that she will have
orders very soon now to proceed either
direct to Manila or to port at Hong
Kong. The search lights of the gun
boat were being tested again last night.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-05-13
Col. Claus Spreckels.

News comes by the Zealandia that
at one time in San Francisco two
weeks ago the death of Col. Claus
Spreckels was announced. 1t was her
aided on the bulletin boards and eX-
tended obituaries were being prepared
for publication. Even the flag on the
Call building was placed at half-mast.
The facts were that the sugar king had
been ailing slightly at his ranch for
some days. He came to the city for
treatment, when it was decided that
an operation, for carbuncle on the
back, was necessary. So soon as the
knife had been applied the report went
aboard that while the operation had
been successful the veteran had been
killed by the shock. This story was
soon denied by the man most inter
ested. Colonel Spreckels will be con-
fined to his home about a month.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-05-13
AFTERNOON SESSION.

Under suspension of rules Rep. Kaeo
asked the Finance Committee when
they would hand in its report on the
examination of the books of the Pos
tai Savings Banks. Rep. Pogue, as
chairman of the Finance Committee
stated that the committee intended to
hand in report bearing on all the
departments at some early day. How
ever, if the House desired report on
the books of the Postal Savings Bank,
such a thing could be brought in a
couple of days. Rep. Kaeo stated that
the affairs of the departmnt mentioned
had been quite generally talked about
in town and that was his reason for
asking the question.
Continuation of consideration of
Senate bill 80 and passage with amend
ments recommended by the committee.
Consideration of Report 113, relating
to tide lands with the resolution bear
ing on the subject. Made the order
of the day for the 18th.
House adjourned at 2 p. m.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-05-13
Has His Cigars Now.

AS details of the tight in Manila har-
Dor have not been received all Homo
lulu is in suspense as to how the men
and ships so well known here behaved.
Of course it can be taken for granted
that each officer and man gave a good
account of himself Capt Dyer, of the
Baltimore, who has a record as fight
ing man, was very anxious for the
fray when he took the cruiser out of
this port only few weeks ago. The
captain was getting his personal sup
plies up town few days before sail
ing. He is quite a smoker, but re-
marked that he would take along
only few Manila cigars, as he expect
ed to get them right from the factory
soon.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-05-13
Only Neager Advices.

The Government had recourse to the
newspapers for most of its war and an
nexation news. Mr.. Hatch had writ
ten from Washington, but had not
sent telegram. There was nothing
from Consul-General Wilder at San
Francisco. Mr.. Thurston did not write
to any member of the Government.
Neither did Mr.. Castle, Secretary OF
the legation at Washington.
To friend here, Mr.. Thurston sent
a note which included the statement
that the annexation matter was likely
to be taken up at any time at the insti'
cation or suggestion of the administra'
ton. In a private letter, Consul-Gen'
eral Wilder said that it was the opin'
ion in San Francisco that Hawai-
would be doing decidedly the wrong
thing if she proclaimed neutrality.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-05-13
Bluejacket in Court.

Becker, big, fine looking bluejacket
of the Bennington, is on trial before a
foreign jury, with Judge Perry presid-
ing, charged with stabbing a China
man. The affair occurred some months
ago in Chaplain Lane, near Nuuanu
street Becker claims that he did not
handle the knife. The bluejacket is
defended by Paul Neumann, while De-
putty Attorney General Dole represents
the State. Becker said yesterday morn
ing on learning of the naval activity
that he was so sorry about being in
trouble here that he could cry.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-05-13

married. 1t was family affair, only
the relatives and very few intimate
friend being present.
The groom is a son of the late Pro-
lessor Herold, who was prominent
musician here in early days, and is a
brother of Rudolph Herold, Jr., the
insurance man and member of the
Board of Harbor Commissioners Mr..
Herold has resided in Honolulu for
several past and is teacher of music
there.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. Horatio Stebbins of the First Uni
tartan Church. A breakfast followed
the ceremony and then Mr.. and Mrs.
Herold left for the southern part of
the State. They will sail on the S. S.
Gaelic, May 10, for their future home
in the Hawaiian Islands.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-05-13

The Westfeld Qnd.) Ne,Cs prints the
following in regard to an old resid mt
of that place: Frank McAvoy, for
many years in the employ of the L.,
N. A. & C. Ry. here, says: I have used
Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy for ten years or longer
am never without it in my family. !
consider it the best remedy of the kind
manufactured. 1 take pleasure in rec
ommending it," 1t is specific for all
bowel disorders. For sale by all drug
gists and dealers. Benson, Smith & Co.
Agents for Hawaiian Islands.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-05-13
Queen victoria's Birthday

The 10Th anniversary of Queen Vic
toria's birthday will this year be cele-
brated on the evening of May oath by
a ball at Independence park in aid of
the funds of the British Benevolent So
ciety. The tickets, price $3.50, admit
ting a gentleman and ladies, will be in
the hands of the members of the sub
committees of the general committee of
British residents tomorrow The Brit
ish societies are working in cordial CO.
operation to make this dance a grand
success.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-05-13
SENATE.
Seventy-third I

Seyenty-third Day, May II.
The special committee having the
opium bill in charge brought in a sub
stitute bill, Senator Waterhouse dis
senting, in the place of the opium
bill introduced by Senator Brown.
The new bill provides for the sale and
control of the traffic by the Govern
ment. The bill is fashioned upon the
system in use in Sweden The impor-
1ation is to be conducted by the Board
of Health. A Licensing Board to be
formed in each district of the Govern
ment Physician, the District Magis-
trate and the Sheriff is to issue Ii
censes to smokers in the district whose
names are enrolled. The limit to be
sold each person at one time is 20
grains; sale may not be made twice
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-05-13
well Leaves.

Chas. Dunwell was paid $500 by
the Government on Tuesday and yes
terday sailed by the S. S. Aorangi for
Jamaica, via Vancouver and Halifax.
Dunwell is the man who was impris-
oned by mistake during the 1895 in
surgent affair and whose claim for
damages was acceded to by the Repub-
lie. His attorneys in the matter were
Paul Neumann and VIM. Horace
Wright. Dunwell intends to return to
Honolulu in about year. He wishes
to have a long visit with his aged
mother.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-05-13
ANNIHlLATES DARKNESS.
Electric Searchlight to Guard En-.

trance of the Chesapeake.
The greatest electric searchlight in
the world, now being erected at Fort
ress Monroe to guard the entrance to
the Chesapeake, has beam of light
nine feet in diameter. The glass lens
is so binding that it cannot be looked
on at short range, and it even hurts the
eyes when they are closed.
1t will illuminate an object 100 miles
off, and can he seen on the clouds at
even a greater distance.
The light is gathered into a nine
foot beam, which has an estimated in
tensity of 9O,OO0,OOO candles. The light
revolves six times a minute. 1t was
manufactured in France, but American
generating apparatus has been substi-
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-05-13

Professor David of Sydney is arrang-
ing another coral boring expedition to
Funafuti. The Admiralty has lent a
warship for the purpose of conveying
the party to the island, and the Gov
eminent is giving assistance to the pro-
iAct
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-05-13
Oscar Herold's Marriage.
(EXaminerl.

There was a quiet wedding at noon,
May 3, at the home of the brides par
ents when Oscar Herold of Honolulu
and Mrs. Marion Evans Billiard were
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-05-13
HAMAKUA PLANTATION,
PAAUILO, HAWAII, H. |.
Mr.. ]. G.ESPENCER,
PACIFIC HARDWARE Co.,
Honolulu.

DEAR SIR:-The Secretary Disc Plow pur
chased from you is giving us satisfaction. We
are using it to pillow under crop of lupins They
are three feet high and very thick. Your poW
turns them completely under. at the same time
blowing the land fourteen inches deep.
feel satisfied that with this pIow the draft
for the same quantity and depth of work is as
to g. That is, with the old plow. to do the same
work, it takes good mules; with your pow it
takes only 6, and they are less tired at night.
Please send me another plow by first schooner
leaving for this.
You are at liberty to use this in any way you
may see fit. Yours truly,
A. LIDGATE.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-05-13
lnquisition!

of
is forbly many
willing
agonies of pain equalling Spanish
We speak who purchase all small
being finest
in the country and understand our business.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-12
CULTURE IN RUSH CITY.

From the Rush City Post
Talk about yer culcher! Why Rush Citys
up in G
With her French n swede n German n a
weekly singin' bee;
N I'd think tn town college If yer staid
here over might,
With the lamp, O. larnin' burnin' double time
n alius bright.
Fust the gals they call me 'Monseer'' n they
call my wife Madam
N "bung joorto' I'VE gates" n "store teel''
till 1 don't know where I am.
ooh revoor,' 't,gut nacht,'' god aften'' n a
lot of things much wuss,
TIL I try ter answer likewise, git it wrong
n start ter cuss.
Eft Chautauque they're a-studyin' about the
N they put aleetleaLatin in the sanctity o.
IN they work ct social problems, how ter
beautify the town
By a-cleanin' up the alleys n a hangfn'
chromos 'roun'.
Then its do. ray, me" eta, ra. ra," n a lot
OF other things,
When Perfesser Wilson signals n the hull
caboodle sings,
N the next day they're Albumin like a LOT
o. bumble-be
Till they run the scale In ev'ry thing n even
when they sneeze. F. w. L.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-12
PETITION FOR MARTIAL LAW.
The Citizens of Sknguay and Dyca
Appeal to the Government
for Protection.

SEATTLE, Wash, Feb. 11-W. Ken
ny, who left Dawson City Jan. Il, ar
rived. here on the steamer City of To-
peka He reports everything quiet at
Dawson. All of the miners are busy at
work.
DR.. Rufus Smith, of Dyea. who was
also passenger on the City of To-
peka, brings with him two petitions.
which are signed by the leading citi-
zens Of Skaguay and Dyea, asking the
war department TO declare martial law
in those places.
DIR. Smith states that robbaries and
h0ld-ups are of daily occurrence. In
his opinion, the lawless element out
numbers the law-abiding two to one.
Early in December, James T. O'Brien,
who has arrived here from Dawson
City, discovered groupings of quartz
lead, while crossing the ridge between
the head of EldoradO creek and Quartz
creek. a branch of the Indian river. He
brought out samples of ore from the
bottom of the shaft and left them at
Juneau to be assayed.
Mr.. O'Brien has received a letter
from Juneau. which stated that the re-
port of the assayers at the Treadwell
mine gave the value of the ore as So
SEQ in gold ard ninety ounces in sill
Yer. The ledge from which this re-
markedly rich ore was taken is three
feet wide and gives every evidence of
being a true lead.
One of the small steamers plying be-
tween Juneau and Skaguay brought
word, Just as the Topeka sailed. that
five men had been frozen to death on
the ChilkOOt pass, and three others
brought to Dyea, although names or
places were not yet Obtainable.