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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-15
The Remainder Of the Two Hun
deed III Fated Passengersand
Crew Were Drowned.
WENT ASHORE DURING GALE
Tugs Went to the Rescue. but Were
Unable to Approach the Vessel
Details Are Most Meager.

LONDON. Oct. A-The Atlantic Trans
portatlon Compsnys steamer Mohegan,
formerly the Cleopatra. Of the Wilson &
Furness-Leyiand line which left London
for New York yesterday with 30 passen-
gers and a crew Of 80. is ashore of the
Lizard. between Manacies and Lowlands.
1t is rumored there has been great loss
Of life.
A coast guard message reports that the
passengers are drowning like rats"
Another account says: Bodies are
washing ashore. one being that OF lady.
lashed to a plank. with both legs sew
cred"
1t appears that when the Mohegan
struck. a gale was blowing and the sea
was running high.
Life-boats put of from the Lizard and
from Falmouth. one returning hlled with
passengers. Several persons we're
drowned, however. Il Is reported. on the
passage OF the life-bOat to shore.
Another ufe-boat saved six persons.
The coast at that point is extremely
dangerous and has been the scene Of
numerous wrecks.
A dispatch from Falmouth says the Mo-
hegan foundered and was probably blown
ashore bv the heavy east wind after her
machinery was disabled
All the Falmouth tugs went out. but
none was able to approach the vessel
Later-A Hfe-boat has landed 30 Of the
Mohegan's passengers and returned for
more. One lady died after she was
brought ashore. 1t is rumored that the
position of the Mohegan is serious and
assistance is urgently needed.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-15
ONLY TH1RTY.oNE SAVED.

LONDON. Oct. 1I.-Accordlng to a dis
patch just received from Falmouth. out
of the 200 persons constituting the pas
sengers and crew of the MOhegan. only
81 have been saved. The vessel has gone
ashore on the Lizard.
Later-Another dispatch from Falmouth
states positively that only 81 Of the pas
senger have been rescued.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-15
COAL MINES BOUGHT.

DENVER, Colo, Oct. 14,-The News
prints the following today:
A company of New York financiers has
closed negotiations for the entire prop
critics of the Victor Coal and Coke
Company, located in Southern Colorado.
The deal involves property valued at
several million dollars. The properties
lie in the vicinity of Trinidad, Colo, and
consist Of several miles of mines and
coke ovens, The quality Of the coal in
the mines varies from the very highest
grade bitumious to the best coking
product.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-15

out ambiguity every member and officer
Of both houses and all factions. raising
the item from $500 TO 1900.
Senator Fulton offered an amendment
70 slmon's amendment, providing that
no member receive pay who refused or
neglected 10 take the oath Of Office after
the fifth day.
A rising vote was taken on Senator
FuIton's amendment. and II was car
ried-H 10 ia
Senator Fulton moved that the Item in
tho printed bill be added to his amend
ment. as given above
Senator Selling amended this BY the
Of 1871 receive pay for more than hye
provision that no member OF the house
days. This was adopted and the long
drawn-Out nuddIe was settled.
After adding 800. as a testimonial TO
George T. Meyers for services as worlds
fair commissioner. the appropriation
biil committee reported to the house.
and tbs bill was passed.
The senate adjourned at 1910 TIL a.
m. tomorrow.
Representative stanley's bill reimburs-
ing subscribers to the Omaha sxposi-
tlon passed. after being amended By re-
ducing the appropriation from $500
10 $500.
A Joint memorial, petitloning for a
constitutional amendment providing for
the election Of United states senator by
popular vote. also adopted.
At caucus Of the republicans tonight
senatcmwfly upshrdIu etaoin gzkqj
Senator Taylor OF Umatllla. was chosen
as SUCCESSOR to Joseph Simon as presl-
dent OF the senate, Mr. Taylor will be
elected tomorrow.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-15
cLERKsHIP ABUSES
STILL EXIST AT SALEM.
Many Useless Amanuenses Employed to
DO Nothing But Draw Large
Salaries-To BE Investigated.

SALEM. Oct. l2-(special Correspon-
denee to the Astorian. THE Astorians
comment upon Representative Curtis
letter concerning the fisheries bill has
created much attention among menS-
bers Of the legislature. An interview
with several members OF the house dem
onstrates that there never has been any
opposition to the fisheries bill by the
Multnon.sh delegation, nor from any
other source. The bill as first introduced
had never been opposed. Several amend
ments have been offered mat met OppO-
sltion. and the bin has been referred
back several times TO the committee.
Il is generally understood here that
the only object Mr. Curtis had in writ
ing the letter to the Push Clubs COM
mittee was to cast reflections upon the
editor OF the Astorian.
Mr.. Curtis succeeded in attracting at
tention to himself today when he at
tempted to make denial in regard to
the letter he wrote Mr.. Gordon. After
making the denial in very bombastc.
but indefinite. terms, he cracked a joke
that David Crockett used to use
in his baek-woods campaigns. The joke
was good one as all of Crockett's were.
and created a laugh.
The legislature has failed TO practice
the economy that was promised in the
matter OF legislative expenses. The
clerkship abuse is carried to the
same extent as formerly. Each COM
mittee has clerk. whether there is
anything for the clerk to do or not. One
clerk was asked whether any bills had
been referred to his committee. and he
answered that there had been none.
what do you do to kill timer"
II pasted few copies Of bills in
book for the chairman of the commit
tee"
That is work that every member Of
the legislature has to do, and takes not
more than five minutes Of each day.
An attempt will be made to regulate
the clerkship matter at the regular ses-
sion. An investigating committee has
been appointed to make a report at the
regular session. showing the work to be
done and the number of clerks actually
needed. Clerks draw as large salaries
as members of the legislature. and a ma
jority Of them have nothing to do. Many
of them are incompetent to do work re-
auiring more than common Intelligence.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-15
CALVIN FAIRBANKS.

NEW YORK. Oct n-calvin Fair
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-15
NEED BETTER LAWS.

SAN FRANCISCO Oct. H.-Thomaz
S. Newell, a prominent citizen Of Boston.
who has Just returned from Alaska.
where he has spent four months annually
for the last 1S years. says that the dis
trlct should have a representative in con-
gress and should have the protection OF
adequate land laws. He also thinks that
the prohibitory liquor law originally en-
forced to protect the Indians, but now
possible OF evasion with great popuia4
tion of white men and thousands OF
miles of unguarded sea coast, should bG
replaced by high license, producing a rev.
enue sufficient to pay many expenses oe
the territory.
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Colonel First Regiment Colorado Infun-
try U. s. ""
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-15
EXAMINING BOARD APPOINTED,

SAN FRANCISCO. Oct. A-General
Merriam has isued an order appointing
Colonel Wholly, First Washington Major
Rice, California heavy artillery, Major
Metcalf, Twentieth Kansas, Major Bay
less, First Tennessee, and Major Carr,
First Washington, board to examine
into the capacity, qualifications and
conduct and efficiency of Captain ], E.
Towers and G. N. Watson of the kansas
regiment 1t appears that the efficiency
of these officers has been questioned and
under the provisions of congress, with the
approval Of the colonel commanding
such a board may be appointed by the
department commander
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-15
COLOMBIA AND ITALY
ARE YET wRANGLING!
Relations With Italy Suspended as a
Protest Against the Injustice Of
the Cerrutl Claim.

WASHINGTON, oct, 14-on inquiry at
the Colombia legation with reference to
the suspension Of relations between Col
ombia and Italy. the charge daffairs
made the following statement;
ut is true that the Colombian govern
ment has passed a decree suspending re-
lations with italy. / have not seen the
text of the decree. but am advised offi-
cially that it guarantees to Italians tho
protection of the laws and besides that
the British legation is charged with pro-
tecting Italian interests in Colombia.
This act of the Colombian government
is without doubt the result of popular in
dignation at the hostile measures adopted
last summer by the Italian government
with it's fleet in Colombian waters on the
pretext of some failure on the part OF
Colombia in fulfilling the award of Pres
ldent Cleveland in the Cerruti case.
"The Colombian government offered tc
Italy to deposit with the United States
sSSO,OOO in gold (more than the whole
amount of money award which had al.
ready been paid) as guarantee for the
satisfaction Of any Just demands against
her. but this offer was declined by Italy
and the Italian admiral, with his demon
stration of force, insisted that demand
of Italy not based on the award, should
be accepted.
"a weak country has to yield under
such circumstances, but 1t is never COM
PEELED to run the risk Of another expert
enee of the same kind, and it is at liberty
to suspend relations with the Italian gov
ernment as a protest before the world
against what has already happened and
protection for the future"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-15

banks. the abolItionist, is dead a. hIa
home in Angelica. New York. aged q
years He was twice sentenced to prison
in Kentucky for violation Of tho slave
laws.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1898-08-11

Judge Gober recently bought sin
gle peachtree in Cobb county for which
ne paid fifty dollars. The peach ripens
late in September, is of hardy nature.
luscious lasts, and develops into per-
lect irmt Judge Gober will graft the
buds on trees in his orchard, and there
Dy secure an orchard of the fine fruit.
SO far as known there is not in exist
ence another tree bearing the same
fruit.-Conyers Banner. The tree was
bought from Mr.. J. p. Grower. and
Judge Gober has budded 5000 trees
from it.
T Ihe seventh annual meeting Of the
stockholders of the Kennesaw Marble
Company will be held in the Office Of
the company near Marietta, on Mon
day, August 18th, 1898, at ten O'Clock
q. M, for the election Of Directors. and
the transaction Of any other business
that may be brought before the meet
ing. This Aug. /, 1898.
r. w. BooNE GEo Nrwr,,
PRESIDENT. Sec. and Treas.
Chairman DuBignon has called the
State Democratic Executive Commit
tee to meet Wednesday, 10th inst.
when they will consider the Nesbitt-
Motley Senatorial matter, and render a
decision as to who is the rightful nomi-
nee OF the 35th Senatorial district.
Col. j. u. Foster, of Cobb, is one of the
representatives from the seventh dis
trict.
We use nothing but the best materials
IN making our soda drinks and ices
we are druggists and exercise neatness
and care at our fountain the same as
at our prescription case. L. E. Moore.
Sow Buist's Turnip Seed, because
they are reliable. For sale only at
Legg's Drug Store.
mrs. Emma P. Seymour is on visit
to McMinnville, Tennessee.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1898-08-11
PEACE gOMES!!
No MORE WAR.

Victory perches Oh American
arms and everything in trade
must seek its natural channel and
level, according to the law of sup
ply and demand. No inflated
war prices but real values, can be
had at my store. Goods that are
fresh, pure and clean, constantly
replenished, will be sold at peace
prices, and that means the lowest
figures. / have a varied and com
plete line of
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1898-08-11
.BOmbardinQ
10y ITH-
BARGAINS.

ITO the victor belongs
the spOils. In peace, as
in war, it is the strong,
sturdy, well fed, finely
drilled, superbly equipped
and thoroughly disciplined
forces that win.
Out-of-date guns, and
Out-Of-date Notifications,
with out of date men be-
hind them are bound to
yield to the power of mod
ern ornaments, skillfully
sighted and fired with UNI
erring aim.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1898-08-11

s.. so per Pair.
Don't expect to find regular 81
shoes. Think of the best three
dollar shoes you. ever owned, and
then come here expecting to see
shoes like them. You will not be
disappointed.
$500 per Pair.
A shoe for every foot-a price
for every pocket book. Mems,
ladies and children's reduced to
81 90, worth more.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1898-08-11
White Goods.

Everything left in this depart
ment marked away down. White
Checked Nainsook, 10 cent quail
ty, at Sc
Checked and striped white
goods, worth 124c, only SC
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1898-08-11
Umbrellas--Parasols.

Pa fancy handle, steel rods,
Twilled Helvetia cloths; Silk Clio
rias; sterling tipped handles;
bought to retail at $1.9S, but to
close, 800
China Silk Taffetta, black and
changeable colors, worth $500,
our price, 1926
"a newest handles, Dresden and
pure black, rubber handles and
the best silk covers, only $3.50
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1898-08-11
Wash Goods.

We have CLEANED our stock and
reduced them to only two prices.
Some worth twice the price, we
are asking, but must and will be
sold. 5 and 10c per yard.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1898-08-11
Stationery.

Royal Irish Linen, ruled and
plain, pound packages. only 19c
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1898-08-11

All kinds of Job Printing executed
with neatness and dispatch at. the Ma
rietta Journal Office. Price reasonable
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1898-08-11
Desirable
Building Lots

A plat of this land may be seen at
our office. This property is just
half way between the center of the
city and the marble works, is
quite near the Brumby Chair Co.
and the Marietta Knitting Co.,
just outside the city limits, SO
there will he no city taxes. Lots
of different sizes cheap, and will
be sold on installment plan tc
white people only.
MANGET & MANNING.
Real Estate and Insurance
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1898-08-11

Solitaire Extra Fancy,
First Patents and Straight
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1898-08-11
Crescent Bicycles.

Aore OF them sold than any other
There must be good reason for
this, when same condition prevails
every year. They must have merit
Full line Sundries on hand. We
also run repair shop.
jill. BATE & CO.
Crescent Agents
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:. CHEAP.
BUILDING LOTS

We have divided up the land
known as the Merriman place, To-
Gated | mile north of Marietta into
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1898-08-11
NeckWear.

Best line of Silk Ties, Bows.
Strings, Tecks and Winsdors, 25c
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-07-09
SPANISH TERRORISM.

Copyright 1898 by Associated Press.
Playa del Este, Guantanamo bay,
Cuba, July s. 6 p. m.-One Spanish SOL
dier. terribly emaciated and so weak
that he could hardly talk, was picked
boat Annapolis to-day at a point near
the entrance to the upper bay. Accord
ing to his story, there are many Spanish
soldiers in Guantanamo in the same
condition of starving. He said there was
nothing to eat there. but the Spaniards
are daily told if they surrendered to the
Americans they would be murdered.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-07-09
DYING OF STARVATION
Sights of Terrible Misery on the
Streets of Havana.
NO FOOD FOR THE POOR
The Barracks Are Filled With Starving
Women The Blockade Is Main
tained-No Flour in Havana.
Wealthy Refugees.
Copyright 1895 by Associated Press.

Copyright 1s9s by Associated Press.
Kingston, Jamaica, July s. p. M
The British cruiser Talbot, which left
Havana on Tuesday. July 5. arrived at
Port Royal to-day with twenty-three
passengers, among them Sir Alexander
Gollan. British consul-general at Ha-
vana. and Mr.. Higgins of the British
consulate there. both on leave, which
is given as the only explanation of their
departure. Mr.. Jerome has been left
in charge of British affairs in Havana.
Mr.. Higgins said: "The city of Ha-
vana is quiet. and there are no new
complications. The well-to-do inhabit-
ants are subsisting tolerably. but the
poor are dying of starvation in the
streets. There are many sights OF ter
rible misery The barracks are filed
with starving women.
"The soldiers are fairly we'll fed. Gen.
eral Pando has been sending troops
into the interior, it is said. en- route to
Santiago. but / do not see how they
will get there. The blockade is MAIN
tained and vessels are frequently
turned back. Everybody is anxious for
the conclusion of the war, though the
soldiers wish to fight and all the officials
are resolute. There is no -four in Ha-
vana and no beets, while yams are
scarce"
Sir Alexander Gollan declined to say
anything on the condition of things in
Havana.
The other passengers on the Talbot
are, for the most part. wealthy refu-
gees.
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TALKING OF PEACE IN WASHINGTON
1t Thought
Direction Camaras Return ndcation-A Desperate
dtion Santiago Among the Spanish Troops

impossible. When the Merrimac
poked her nose into the channel our
troubles commenced. The deadly ST.
lence was broken by the wash of
steamboat approaching us. She ran
close up under the stern of the Merri-
mac and fired several shots from what
seemed to be three-pounder guns. The
Merrimac's rudder was carried away by
this fire, that is why the collier was not
sunk across the channel.
THE run up the channel was very ex-
citing. A picket boat had given the
alarm and the guns of the Viscaya and
Almirante Oquenda and shore batteries
were turned upon us. Submarine mines
and torpedoes were also exploded all
about us, adding to the excitement.
When the ship was in the desired posi-
tion we found the rudder was gone and
] called the men on deck. While they
were launching the catamaran L
touched off the explosives. At the
same moment two torpedoes fired by
the Reina Mercedes struck the Merri-
mas amidship. / cannot say whether
our explosives or the Spanish torpedoes
did the work, but the Merrimac was
lifted out of the water and almost rent
asunder. AS she settled down we
scrambled overheard and cut away the
catamaran. We attempted to get out
of the harbor in the catamaran, but the
strong tide running and daylight found
us still struggling in the water. Then
the Spaniards saw us and a boat from
the Reina Mercedes picked us up. 1t
was then shortly after 5 o'clock in the
morning and we had been in the water
more than an hour. We were taken
aboard the Reina Mercedes and later
were sent to MORO castle"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-07-09
THE BATTLE OF LA QUASINA.
A Graphic Account of the Conflict Told
by Colonel Wood

Washington, July S.-The following
graphic account of the battle of La
Quasina has been received at the war
department from Colonel Wood:
Camp 1st L. 8. volunteer cavalry.
six miles out of Santiago, June 2r.-
Dear general: Thinking that a line
about our fight and general condition
would interest you, l take this oppor-
tunity to drop you line. We are all
getting along very comfortably thus far
and find the climate much better than
We expected. Also the country, which
is awfully rough and full of under
growth. is rather picturesque and at
tractive. We commenced our advance
from our first landing place on the 23d.
General Young and /. as second in COM
mand of the I'd cavalry brigade, had n
long war talk about taking the very
strong position about fve miles up the
road to Santiago. He decided that ne
would make a feint on their front and
hold on hard while was to make a
detour by trail under a couple of Cuban
guides and take them in the flank and
try TO get them out Of their very stron,;
position, which was IN the widest and
toughest part Of the trail toward the
town. Our little plan worked. To-
Gated the Spanish outposts and de-
ployed silently. and when in position
fired upon them.
Shortly after I opened fire on them
could hear Young on the right. The
fight lasted over two hours and was
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waved his hand. It was Admiral Ger
vera. The marines lowered their rifles
and we were helped into the launch.
Then we were put in cells in Morro
castle. Afterwards we were taken into
Santiago. l had the court martial room
in the barracks. My men were kept
prisoners in the hospital From my
window I could see the army moving
across the open and being shot down by
the Spaniards in the rifle pits in front
of me. The Spaniards became as polite
as could be. / knew something was
coming and then / was exchanged"
Mr.. Ramsden, the British consul at
Santiago. was tireless in his efforts to
secure comfort for Hobson and his men.
Lieutenant Hobson could not under
stand his promised exceptional promo
tion, but was overjoyed to learn the
news that his bravery had been recog-
nized by the people. He is the same
simple, unaffected. enthusiastic Hob
son, more anxious to talk about the
effect of exploding shells and army
moves than about his own brave deed.
The men who came with him received
a ringing reception. All are doing
well.
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THEY FEARED MASSACRE.
The Reason Why the spaniards Have Not
Surrendered.

surrendered.
Copyright 1898 by Associated Press.
Before Santiago. July Z. per associated
press dispatch boat Dauntless. via Port
Antonio and Kingston. July s, p. M
One secret of the determination Of the
Spanish soldiery in Santiago to fight 10
the death was the belief which prevail
ed generally among them that prison.
ers taken by the Americans would be
put to the sword. 1t is known that
after the fall OF FL Caney on July l
the Spaniards who escaped along the
foothills marched directly into General
Garcias men, posted to the north of
Santiago. They fought desperately. but
were shown no mercy by the Cubans,
and were macheted to the last man.
General Delerine. who was in command,
was brutally mutilated. The knowledge
of this massacre found its way into
Santiago and prompted the Spanish men
to die rather than surrender.
The voluntary surrender OF some OF
the wounded Spanish officers and men
has dispelled the delusion and is help
ing to induce General Toral to consider
the proposition to capitulate. After the
fall of FL Caney the Cubans sacked the
town. Information of the two out
RACES was promptly sent to General
Shafter who issued orders that any
Cuban found rifing the bodies of dead
or wounded Spaniards would be
promptly dealt with.
To prevent the possibility of Cubans
plundering Santiago wnen 1t capltu-
lates. IL has been decided to forbid the
Cubans entering the town.