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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-14
THE HORRORS OF CUBA.
Senator Gailinger Inspeets the Con-
dition of the Wretched
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Observation-Disclosures
Senator Gallinger who spent part of
last week in Cuba. has written to the
New York Journal as follows;
Havana. March II.
when Gen. Sherman said, War is
hellY' he expressed a fact of universal
acceptance. But Gen. Sherman spoke of
war as it is exemplified on the battle
field amid the roar of guns. the clash
ing of steel. the prancing of horses, and
the means and shrieks OF the wounded
and the dying. That great soldier never
thought of war in any other sense. To
him it meant action. courage, true brav-
cry, and heroic death for love of lib
erty and of country. In the Island of
Cuba war has ragged for three years.
notwithstanding the government at Ma
drid has strenuously denied that a condi-
ton of war exists between the mother
country and the colony. That war does
exist the most casual observer can see.
The Spanish fleet in the harbor of Ha-
vana, the soldiers on the streets, and the
officers in the hotels attest that fact. But
it is also apparent that ii is not the
kind Of war that Gen. Sherman alluded
to-not the kind of war that so terribly
decimated the ranks of both the Union
and Confederate forces at Chancellors-
Vile, Shiloh. Fredericksburg. Gettysburg
and a hundred other historic battleields
OF the great struggle in which Grant,
Sherman, Sheridan, Logan. and other
great military leaders played so conspic-
uous part. Today L have seen some
thing of the kind of war that the king
dom of Spain is waging on the people
of this fertile island, and | venture to say
that never in all the history of the world
has so cruel a warfare been made upon
any people, unless. perchance, its parallel
may be found in the expressions that the
Armenians have suffered at the hands
of the unspeakable Turk.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-14

THE TINES GREAT DISTRIBUTION OF THE SIX PART
En- Route to the Klondike,'
of Photographic Views Of in and Nrhwes Territory,

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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-14

The rigid climate of Alaska has been
braved by many women, who reached,
the Klondike country early last fall
and have been delving into the frozen
ground, fairly vying with the men in
the search for goldl
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-14

Dyea in the Autumn.
HeaIy & Wilson'S Store.
Rice's Place, Meals at All Hours"
Forty Indian Canoes at Dyea.
A Burro Pack Train.
The Miners Encampment.
Camp at Long Lake.
Burros Fording a River.
First Crossing, Dyea River.
Indians Freighting Up Dyea River.
Polling Canoe Up Dyea River.
A Pack Train at Dyea Canyon.
Lucky Miners at Chilkoot Pass.
A Packers Home, Peace and Plenty.
Deep Lake, a Wild Scene.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
ENCOUNTER
 WITH A MASKED FOOTPAD
San Rafael Citizens Hat Is Shot Away in a Struggle for the Possession of
 a Revolver.

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The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
REVENUES OF THE PORT IF MANILA Million Dollars in Ten
 Weeks.
GENERAL WHITTIER'S REPORT
FIGURES WOULD BE INCREASED
 IN TIME OF PEACE.
Former Collector of Customs Regards Aguinaldo as One of the Great est Young Men of
 the Day.
Special Dispatch to The Call

NEW YORK, Dec. 24-Brigadier General s. W. Whittier, who went to Manila as an inspector general on the staff of General Merritt, returned to New York to-day on the St. Louis with the Peace Commissioners. He took part in all the land fighting around Manila, and when peace was restored he was put in charge of the collection of customs at Manila.
 Between August 20, when I took charge, and October 31, when I was ordered to report to the Peace Commis- sion at Paris" said General Whittier, the port of Manila yielded customs revenues amounting to s1,000, 900. This gives no idea of what the customs re- ceipts would be during seventy days of peace and the ordinary pursuits of commerce.
 ''The value and commercial advant- ages of the Philippines, properly ad ministered, are great to any country. that will develop them.
 "The Filipinos are a well-informed people, peace-loving, thrifty and order ly. What they want most is a govern ment that will allow them to attend to their own business. If they can do that in peace and quiet they will vel come the new government. Aguinaldo comes nearer to being a great man than any other man of 29 years I ever knew As we consider age, he is a mere boy. Yet he has done wonders in fighting the Spaniards."
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
ARE AT ONCE DISCHARGED
WARDEN HALE LETS OUT TWO
 OF HIS SUBoRDINATEs.
John Cramer and Joseph Brooks, Heretofore Regarded as Trust worthy Men, Found to Be
 Too Thrifty.
Special D4sDateh to The Call.

SAN QUENTIN PRISON, Dec. 24.- The expose in The Call of the license given outsiders to traffic with prison CTS in San Quentin has aroused the of f1cials. This evening two of the most trusted guards, who were caught in the act of smuggling opium into the prison, were discharged.
 It is known to all but those whose duty it is to pay particular attention to such matters that most of the opium in San Quentin Prison has been car ried in by free men. The only person ever perceived to exert himself to any extent to stop this practice is Director James H. Wilkins. Even the ''trusties" have been searched in so lax manner that the guards themselves have com mented on it.
 AS soon as Warden Hale returned home from Oakland this evening he was informed by Captain Edgar that John Cramer and Joseph Brooks had been detected smuggling opium through the gates. They were sent for by War den Hale and given their discharge af- ter a consultation with Captain Bir lem.
 In connection with the smuggling of opium and the sale of tobacco is the sale of cigarette papers to the prison CTS by certain of the guards. Cigar cite papers are contraband goods at the penitentiary, but immense quanti- ties of them are bought in San Fran cisco and used in the prison largely as medium of exchange every week.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
POPE SEEKS GROUND
 FOR CANCELLATION
May Invite American Bishops to Rome to Treat Personally
 With Them.

NEW YORK, Dec. PA cablegram to the World from Rome says: Cardinal Satolli, formerly Papal Delegate to the United States, was asked to-day for his opinion upon the 'Americanism" which occupies and interests the Vatican so much The Cardinal said:
 II do not believe the Pope will issue an encyclical on the question at present, as many journals have asserted he would do. When the question Is resolved an encyclical may then be issued.
 For the moment the Pope's efforts are directed toward finding ground for con- ciliatiOn. His Holiness has not declared in favor of either Archbisnop Ireland or Archbishop Corrigan, for the Pope could never admit that parties exist in the Cathouc religion.
 T know not what the Pope will do on the question. Certainly it deeply oecu- pies him. It Is probable that ne will in vite American bishops to Rome to treat personally with them.
 A cablegram to the Sun from Rome says: It is stated that Cardinal SatolH will visit the United States early in the new year. At the Vatican it is admitted his eminence cOutemplateS such trip, but all inquirers are gravely assured it is due entirely to urgent calls on private business.
 The great change in the destiny of Cuba, Porto Rico and the Philippines has necessitated a radical encouragement of the system of church government, and the Pope has an idea that such changes had best be made and can be made in friendly if unofficial cooperation with the Washington Government.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
INVESTIGATION OF THE
 0PERA-H0USE RIOT
Report of a Colorado Grand Jury on the Fatal Afray Between Rival
 Silver Factions

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.. Dec. "A The Grand Jury summoned to investigate the Opera-house riot, which has been in session for many weeks, made T final re- port to-day which was submitted to the court. The report covers the work of the jury in the examination of buildings throughout the county, and some sweep ing changes in the construction and con duct of buildings are suggested. It Is in- ferred that number of indictments have been returned. but the names of those indicted cannot be determined until the capiases have been served. which will probably be on Monday or Tuesday. The report follows:
 COLORADO SPRINGS. Colo. Dec D. 1898
 To Hon + C. Lunt, Judge of the District Court: The Grand Jury heretofore chosen se- lected and sworn 10 investigate the disturbance at the opera-house in Colorado Springs upon September :, isss resulting Tn the death of one man, and other matters properly brought before said jury, respectfully reports to the court that it has diligently and as fully as was in It's power discharged us duty and herewith reports to the court the completion Of its duties
 4 large number of witnesses have been ex- aufned and all testimony throwing any light upon the affair at the opera-house and which was in power to command has been re- cefved AS your Honor is already advised tba jury encountered a difficulty in its investiga- tfon by the refusal of a certain witness to tes- Tff- cIaIrninR his corsffrrlffo7aI rf9b-s ~ s-s like action taken by other witnesses summoned before us prevented the hearing or cousidera- tfon of testimony which might have been valu- able. Our investigation has also been delayed by our failure to obtain the presence of two witnesses said to possess information of value for whom a number of subDenas had been is- sued, but service thereof could not be secured IL has been largely owing to desire to ob- tan tnls testimony that our report was so long deferred All accessible testimony has been received. We have concluded that a longer session of our body will result in the produc- ton or no further material testimony. The re- suit of our deliberations will appear in the other documents filed with the court. Re spectfulIy submitted. ROBERT FINLEY
 Foreman of Grand Jury.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
IN HONOR OF LAFAYETTE.
Daughters of the Revolution Aiding
 the Monument Fund.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24-The Lafay- cite Memorial Commission has assured the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution that 1t will re- ceive full recognition in the work of se- curing sufficient money to make the pro- posed monument to Lafayette a worthy expression of the nations gratitude, and one of the four tablets on the monument will be reserved for the society, to be ap- propriately inscribed. The national board of management cordially recommends that each member of the society show her appreciation of this honor by interesting all persons in her locality to contribute according to their means to this enter prise. It has also asked that the Society of the Children of the American Revolu- tion. through it's president general. co operate in the undertaking. All contribu- tiouS should be sent to Mrs Robert Hatcher department of France, Ameri- can memorial committee, room g, sO2 F street, Washington, D. C.
 The society decided to issue an appeal for S15.000 to be added to Q fund already in existence and created for the purpose of presenting to France during the Paris Exposition bronze statue of George Washingtn.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
SMALLER IMPORTS FROM ENGLAND America Getting More
 Independent. MAKES HER OWN GOODS THIS IS TRUE OF ALL TEXTILE
 FABRICS. Only Once in Eight Years Has So Little Been Brought Across
 the Water to This
 Country.
 
THIS IS TRUE OF ALL TEXTILE
 FABRICS.
Special Dispatch to The car.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24-Importa- tions of manufactures from Great Brit ain into the United States seem likely to show an unusually small total in the year 1898. The November statements of exports from Great Britain to the United States, which have just reached the Treasury Bureau of Statistics, show in nearly every case that the ex- portation of manufactures in the eleven months, which ended November 30. were less than in the corresponding months of earlier years. Imports of manufactures in the early part of the year 1897 were abnormally great, and comparison of the eleven months of 1898 with the corresponding months of 1887 would, in many cases, be mis- leading. A comparison, however, with the corresponding months of 1896 and 1898 shows in nearly all cases smaller imports in 1898 than in either of the earlier years. The imports of the eleven months of 1896 were the smallest with a single exception, since 1890, and those of 1898 were less than in the three years which preceded it. In nearly all classes of manufactured articles the figures of the eleven months of 1898 show a reduction as compared with 1896 and 1893, and a very large reduction as compared with 1897. In jute manufae- lures the imports of the eleven months of 1898 were 95, ,2S7 300 yards, against 143, ,9S4. 300 in the corresponding months of 1887; in woolen yarns the drop was from 55,000 pounds In 1897 to 69O0 in 1898; in worsted yarn from 674300 pounds in eleven months of 1897 to 102,- 900 in 1898; in wooden tissues from S,O46, 100 yards in eleven months of 1897 to 1,47S, 300 in eleven months of 1898. and in worsted tissues from 40,667, TOO yards in eleven months of 1897 to 12,- 400 In the corresponding months of
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
THUN ADVERTISEMENTS
 WORDS MISUNDERSTOOD
Austrian Premier's Remarks Not 1n- tended as Menace to
 Gorrr,anU

VIENNA. Dec. 24.-The Abend Post publishes to-day long communication regarding the German interpretation of the answer of Count Thun Hohenstein, the Austrian Premier, to an interpolation in the Reichsrath, made on November 29, on the subject of the expulsion of the Austrians from Prussia In his answer the Premier said that, should the expec- tation warranted by assurances of the Berlin Cabinet that greater considerati ton will be shown to Austrians, not be full filled the Government would not hesitate to protect energetically the rights of Aus trfans. and if necessary, adopt retalia- torv measures. The writer of the com munication says the Premier's remarks are entirely misunderstood in Germany: and. after dwelling upon the closeness of the relations between Germany and Aus tria. adds: and personally, as loyal a supporter not only of the treaty eonneettio9nn, 9n. but but also of the intimate relations or the two enl- pires as any other influential parsonage in the monarchy.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
CONSTABLE CREED MAY BE OPPOSED Election Contest Filed at
 San Rafael. EUGENE CRAMER'S CHARGES SAYS THE PEACE OFFICER IS
 AN EX-CoNvICT. Charges That Election Officers in Saul salito Violated the Law by
 Doing Politics" at
 the Polls
EUGENE CRAMER'S CHARGES
SAYS THE PEACE OFFICER IS
 AN EX-CoNVICT.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

SAN RAFAEL. Dec. 24.-Ex- Marshal John E. Creed of Sausalito, who was elected to serve as Constable of Sausa- Tito Township at the late election, has a fight on his hands to retain posses sion of that office. A sensational suit was filed to-day by Attorney O. s. Mel don for Eugene Cramer to contest the right of Creed to hold office, it being alleged that Creed Is an ex-convict and not legally entitled to hold office. Nal conduct on the part of the board of judges and the board of election is al legged also.
 There were three nominees for the of fee of Constable. R. J. Garrity, Demo cratic nominee, received SIS votes; Creed. independent, 232, and Cramer, Republican, 151. In case Creed is de- clared disqualified to hold the office Cramer will get the place
 In the statement filed with the Coun- ty Clerk 1t is alleged that Creed is in eligible as an office holder because he has been convicted of an infamous crime. namely. robbery" This is said to have occurred in Oakland several years ago, Creed having served five years in San Quentin prison for the of fense.
 The election proclamation called for two nominees and the ballots were marked for two, but Cramer alleges that in Sausalito Precinct, No. l; Sau- salito, No. ?, and Richardson Precinct the election board and board of judges were guilty of malconduct in persuad- ing the voters to vote for only one per son.
 Creed has held several offices in Saul salito since his release from San Quen- tin and this is the first time anybody has contested his right to serve as a public official
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
TWO CHARRED BODIES
 IN A BURNED CABIN
Evidence of a Double Murder in the
 Lumber District Near
Spokane,

SPOKANE, Wash. Dec. 24 - The charred bodies of two men were found this morning in the embers of a cabin burned last night five miles north of the city. Eight woodchoppers were living in the cabin. Yesterday they were paid, and all but Archie Carroll and Oscar King came to the city to celebrate Christmas.
 Blood was found in the snow in front of the cabin, and this and other suspi- cious circumstances suggested the possi- bility of crime. The suspicion deepeued when it was found that ''BiIP' Banks and Jack David, two of the six men who came to town last night, parted from the to the cabin They have not been seen since. The officers have theory that they returned to the cabin last night. quarreled with Carroll and King and were murdered. It is thought that Carroll and King. after killing Banks and David, fled and went into hiding. They came here from Kentucky about two months ago.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Action in the Case of Miss Ella E.
 Ale Postponed.

SACRAMENTO, Dec. 24-The State Board of Education held a meeting to- day. Governor Budd and President Kel- logg were absent
 Professor Pierce reported on the peti- tion for the revocation of the diploma of Miss Ella E. Ale. asking for further time in which to collect testimony The trouble arises from the indorsement on her life diploma granted by the board on her San Diego certificate, on which it is stated that the latter was granted on a Normal School diploma of Pennsylvania. Instead of a Normal School diploma she held merely a permanent certificate from that State. She claimed that the indorse- ment on the San Diego certificate was simply a clerical mistake made by the secretary of the San Diego Board of Edu- cation.
 P. H. Condit was an applicant for an educational diploma of the High School grade, but there was some contention as to whether he possessed the necessary credentials and he was granted further time in which to produce them.
 A large number of life and educational diplomas were granted.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
SUIT ID DUST
 SUPERVISOR RIA Gross Frauds Alleged in
 a Complaint.
COLONIZATION OF VOTERS
BROTHER OF THE SAN JOSE
 EX-BoSS ACCUSED.
Good Government League Candidates Will Be Elected by the Re count Now Being
 Made.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

SAN JOSE, Dec 24.-Suit was filed late tonight by C. Olson to annul the election of George E. Req as Super visor in the First District. Req. who is a brother Of ''ex-Boss" Rea, defeated R. M. Phelps by 104 votes. but evidence of great fraud has been discovered. In some precincts voters were colonized. The complaint recites Req is unfit and incompetent and disqualified by law from filling the office of Supervisor be- cause of violation of laws.
 It is alleged that on November 5, 1898, Req unlawfully supplied trans portation to Charles A. Fragelda at San Jose and Cardinal Mesa at Palo Alto for Gilroy to obtain their votes; that he promised the residents of Mount Hamilton Precinct a bridge if they elected him, and promised F. E. Pearce that if he helped elect him a certain claim of his which the Board of Su- pervisors had rejected would be paid; that Req expended $125 for bands, ho- tel bills and car fare during the cam paign in violation of the law. For these violations the petitioner asks that Rea's election be annulled and the of fee vacated.
 In the recount on the other contested offices to-day all three or the Goou Government League contestants made further gains Aggeler for City Jus tice gained in the Fourth and in the Fifth precincts: Conant for Treasurer gained 4 in the Fourth and lost in the Fifth, and Lyndon for Sheriff gained 1 each in the Fourth and Fifth precincts. The net gains in five pre- cincts counted are: Aggeler 14, Conant '. Lyndon 14. The election of Aggeler and Conant is assured and many are confident of Lyndon winning.
 The precincts counted to-day also show gains in the vote of J. Campbell, District Attorney-elect. and that Tn five precincts he had been deprived of 51 votes.
 R. s. Spaulding to-day filed contest of the election of J. H. Grider as Con stable of Mayfield Township. Grider's ma iority was s.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
DR. HAMILTON DIES
 AFTER AN OPERATION
Passing of the Former Surgeon-Gen- eral of the Marine Hos
 Dital Service

CHICAGO. Dec. 24-Dr. John B. Hauil- ton. ex-surgeon general of the United States marine hospital service, died in FL gin, H., tonight. For over year he had been superintendent of the Asylum for Insane at Elgin, and it was within the walls of the institution that he breathed his last. For a week his death has been expected at almost any time. as he was given up six days ago by his phy- sicians.
 While on a visit to the East two weeks ago Dr. Hamilton was attacked by a se- we're cold, and in few days peritonitis de- veloped In spite of everything that could be done he grew worse rapidly. and on December IS it was decided by Dr. Nicholas Senn that an operation was necessary to save the patients life. The operation was performed and at it's con- clusion pr. Senn said that in his opinion Dr. Hamilton had no chance for recov- cry He rallied slightly after the opera tion however. and for a few days there seemed to be a probability that he would pull through For the last two days he has. however, been sinking slowly and death came at 6:30 o'clock to-nfohC.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
COTTON MILLS HAVE
 CLOSED INDEFINITELY
About Six Thousand People in the Vicinity of Augusta Are Out
 of FmDlovrnant
,mployment.

AUGUSTA, Ga, Dec. 24.-The Augusta and Enterprise cotton factories of this city closed down indefinitely this after noon, adding about 5000 more to the un- employed of the city. Five weeks ago the Southern Manufacturers Association re- duced the wages of the mill operatives, those of the King and Sibley mills in this city and the Langley and Bath in South Carolina, refusing to accept the cut. The employees of the Augusta and Enterprise returned to work at the reduced scale. Because of an agreement entered into by the Southern Manufacturers Assocfa- ton. the first named mills were compeIIed to close in order to force the striking operatives in the other mills to return to work. There are in the neighborhood of 6OUt people in and around this city out of employment because of the shutting down of the mills
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
GOOD DAY FOR WEDDINGS. San Rafael Pastors and Justices Find
 Business Rather Brisk.

SAN RAFAEL, Dec. A.-This was busy day for Cupid Bonneau- From the time he opened the County Clerks office until the doors were again closed in the evening he was besieged with applicants for licenses to marry.
 Austin Jackson, cashier of the Palace Hotel grilIroom. was licensed to wed Mrs. Sadie Gaylord and the ceremony was performed by Rev. Father Lagan-
 Judge Gardner oficiated at two cere- monies. Michael T. Lenehan of France avenue was welded to Miss Helen B.. Carr. a teacher in the Monroe Primary School and Samuel Abrams of the firm of Meyerfield Mitchell & Co. to Miss Charlotte L. Chapin, living at 537 Castro street.