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The herald., 1898-03-25

do not know that Spain blew up the Maine,
but we do know that she 10 responsible for
the deadly murder In Cuba. This thing
must cease; hope without war, but If war
is necessary let 1t come quick" (Applause.) }
Arnold, Republican. Of Pennsylvania.
discussed for a few moments Spain's re-
sponsibility for the blowing UP Of the
Maine. Whom he declared that arbitration
would not be accepted by the American
people there was round of applause. Our
flag. he insisted, had been insulted and our
honor was at stake. Tate, Democrat, Of
Georgia, member of the committee, and
briggs. Democrat, of New York, spoke
briefly. the former contrasting the enor-
nous extravagant expenditures of the
present day with the frugality and econo-
my Of the early days Of the Republic.
Fox, Democrat, of Mississippi, spoke of
the general conditions in the country, and
Low, Republican, Of New York. in compar-
ing the navies abroad with those of this
country said that had the steps nows being
taken to increase the navy been taken
years ago the United States today might be
fitted to cope with the naves abroad on a
more equal footing.
Skinner, Popultst, of North Carolina re-
ferred to the war preparations and said AL
most every country in Europe was voting
money to augment its military establish
ment for possible conflict and that Spain
was "hawking It's deprecated credit in ev-
cry market to secure means for defense"
The other speakers were Fitzgerald
Democrat, of Georgia; Kitchen, Democrat.
of North Carolina, and Osborne, Democrat,
Of Wyoming.
At 5:55 the house adjourned.
The herald., 1898-03-25
SHOTGUN CHAMPIONS
Killing Pigeons in the Great Ameri-
can Handicap

A>s~@~S>Ss~T
NEW YORK, March 24.-The grand
American handicap annually brought off
under the auspices Of the Interstate asso-
citation, was brought to a state issue this
afternoon at Elkwood park, N. J. Nine
men finished with twenty-five straight
kills and divided the first nine moneys,
which amounted to $3713. Twenty-Five men
killed twenty-four Birds each and divided
the remainedr of the stakes. the entire
amount of the entry money being $5O75 AS
the light was poor and a drizzling rain was
falling when the twenty-fifth round was
completed, the nine shooters who divided
the first money decided to postpone shoot
ing of the ties until tomorrow morning.
This year the Interstate association has
offered a special prize, very handsome
silver cup, and this will go to the win
ner. The conditions Of the shoot-off will
be miss and out"
Mrs. w. P. Shattuck. who killed nine out
OF fifteen birds yesterday, continued to-
day and was even more successful OF the
thirteen birds which she shot at today she
grassed twelve and one fell out of bounds.
OF the western delegation, who were con-
spicuous with drab sweaters, only one
finished straight, with twenty-five kills.
This was T. P. Latin Of Rock Island, ILL.,,
who shot from the twenty-eight-yard
mark.
Captain Jack Brewer, the worlds cham
pion, and Fred Gilbert, the champion Of
America, did not get into the money, kill
ing tweny-three. These two rivals were
matched and the contest will take place in
Chicago within the next few weeks. The
shoot will be resumed at 10 o'clock t6mor-
row.
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THEY RODE BACK
Colorado Desperadoes Escape and Are
Promptly Recaptured


DENVER, Col, March PA special to
the Rocky Mountain News from Steamboat
Springs, Col, says:
News reached here of a jail-break by
Liant and Tracy, members Of the Rob
bers' Roost' gang, who have been for some
time incarcerated in the Jail at Hahn's
Peak. and their subsequent recapture
through a fortunate move of the sheriff.
Tuesday night, while Sheriff Nieman was
employed in his duties about the jail, the
two desperate prisoners overpowered him
and escaped. Liant struck the sheriff a
heavy blow from behind, knocking him
down. Both men then began to beat and
kick him. Sheriff Nieman, fearing they
would kill him, feigned insensibility. They
then bound and gagged him, and taking his
money and the keys to the jail, locked him
in, and, stealing a pair Of horses. started
south. Sheriff Nieman soon succeeded in
releasing himself from his bonds, but 1t
took some time to attract the attention Of
outsiders, and still longer for them to break
the lock of the jail so as to let him out, SO
that the robbers had been gone fully an
hour before posse was started In pursuit.
At Steamboat Springs Sheriff Nieman and
deputy boarded the southbound stage,
hoping to reach the Rio Grande railroad be-
fore the fugitives did. At Larimore ranch,
six miles from Steamboat Springs. Liant
and Tracy walked up to the stage coach
and asked if they could ride to Wolcott.
They were Immediately covered by the
guns Of the officers and surrendered with
out an effort to resist, neither being armed.
The sheriff recovered his valuables and
started back to Hahns Peak with his pris-
oners.
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THE KASSoN CASE
Furnishes Amusement While It Ad-
vances Very Slowly

STOCKTON, March 24.-Today's doings
in court were quite sensational. Hot words
passed between attorneys, one of whom
was fined SO for contempt of court. The
attorney stated that he would not pay the
fine and the court remarked: Every well,
proceed with the case"
At the noon adjournment Judge Jones
requested all the lawyers to remain in the
court room. They did so. Calling up the
attorney whom he had fined he said:
II imposed a fine on you which you re-
fused to pay. Do you still refuse to pay it,"
"Yes, sir, do,' said the attorney.
"Mr. Clerk" said the judge. taking $40
gold piece from his pocket and handing 1t
to the clerk of the court. please enter that
fine as paid.''
The attorney said he did not want anyone
to pay his fine, and handing $40 to the clerk
told him to give 1t to charity. The clerk
refused 1t, but later when the court rec
commended it, accepted the fine and $40
more with the understanding that 1t be
given to the Old Ladies and Childrens'
home. The only important development
of today's trial was the testimony of Mrs.
Malloy, the alleged widow of Kasson. Yes
terday she could not remember whether
she had obtained divorce from Kasson
and today she was positive that she had.
She was on the stand all day on cross-ex-
animation.
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IN THE HOUSE
Some Exciting Debate Relative to the
Navy Bill

WASHINGTON, March A.-The gal
leries of the house were crowded today in
anticipation of some exciting speeches on
the Spanish crisis during the considera-
tion Of the naval appropriation bill. The
leaders had arranged program by which
the general debate on the bill should be
confined to four hours, two hours on a
side. As soon as the journal was read, on
motion Of Boutelle. chairman of the naval
committee. the house went into commit
tee Of the whole. Sherman, Republican, of
New York, being In the chair, for the con-
sideration of the bill.
Boutelle stated that 1t was exceedingly
important that the bill should pass as
speedily as possible. 1t was the most com
plete measure for Strengthening the naval
establishment ever reported to the house.
The reasons were too obvious to require
mentioning. The committee over which he
presided had been impressed with an earn-
est desire to meet cimpletely the expecta-
tions of the house and the country in pro-
vidinS this great arm Of the naval defense
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the Senate adjourns today 1t be to meet
Monday next. The motion prevailed. Mr..
Mason of Illinois emphatically voting In
the negative.
Much confusion existed In the galier-
les and the vice-President was obliged
to demand that order be restored.
Mr.. Cockrell of Missouri expressed the
hope that the Vice. President would
strictly enforce the rule prohibiting any
demonstration or manifestation Of ap-
proval by people in the galleries.
Mr.. Mason of Illinois then moved that
the vote by the Senate by which it had
agreed to adjourn until Monday be re-
considered.
Mr.. Hale Of Maine demanded the yeas
and nays and the motion was defeated.
52-9.
Those voting In the negative were
Messrs. Cannon, Chandler. Foraker,
Frye, Gallinger. Harris, Mason, Mills
and Pettigrew.
The routine morning business being
completed. Mr.. Thurston was recognized
for the delivery Of his speech on the
Cuban situation.
THURsTON's ADDRESS
"Mr. President, am here by command
of silent lips to speak once and for all
upon the Cuban situation. trust that
no one has expected anything sensation
al from me. God forbid that the bitter
ness Of personal loss should induce me
to color In the slightest degree the state
ment that I feel 1t my duty to make. /
have no purpose to stir the public pas
sion In any act not necessary, and am
prepared to meet the duties and necessi-
ties Of American responsibility. Chris
tian humanity and national honor.
Il would shirk this task If could, but
dare not. I cannot satisfy my con-
science except by speaking and speaking
now"
Mr.. Thurston said he had gone to
Cuba firmly believing that the condition
OF affairs on the island had been greatly
exaggerated. He had concluded, how
ever, that an over-statement Of the hor-
rors Of the situation was impossible. He
was prepared not only to adopt every
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Senor Suarez Of the Spanish Consulate
of this city:
I'VE do not believe that there will be
an actual war between Spain and the
United States, but If such a thing should
happen it would be because the United
States has insulted Spain. You have in
this country given home to those men
who are traitors to Spain and have
waged a war against her. Even in this
city the headquarters of the Cuban
Junta are located, and from these head
quarters all the plans of the campaign
in Cuba against Spain are prepared and
supplies for the rebels are arranged for,
and this Is done within two blocks Of
our consulate. The United States and
Spain are friendly nations and there
fore, to say the least, it is surprising
that the rebels in Cuba should be al-
lowed to arrange their plans Of cam
paign in this country"
A SPANISH LOAN
LONDON, March 24-A special dis
patch from Madrid says that the Span
ish cabinet decided yesterday evening
to create treasury bonds to the amount
of 200, 100000 pesetas upon the guarantee
of the Bank of Spain.
| The London agents of the Bank of
Spain say they have heard nothing to
confirm this statement, and they add
that they would undoubtedly have heard
of 1t had it been fact.
A MONITOR MOVED
| WASHINGTON, March 24.-The old
| single-turreted monitor Kentucky has
been ordered from the League Island
Navy Yard to Portland. Me- A sugges-
tion was made to send a monitor to New
Haven, Conn.,, but remains Enacted on.
SAILED FOR KEY WEST
KINGSTON, Jamaica, March A.-The
cruiser Cincinnati and the gunboat Will
mington, without the gunboat Castine,
returned to Port Antonio last night and
sailed an hour later. 1t Is thought the
warships have gone to Key West.
THE TERROR SAILS
NEW YORK, Mrach 24.-The monitor
Terror sailed from her anchorage off
Tompkinsville this afternoon, bound for
Key West
SPANISH TORPEDO FLEET
DUBLIN. March 24.-The Spanish tor
pedo boat destroyers sailed from Kings
town for Falmouth this morning, after
coaling.
SALVATION ARMY NURSES
NEW YORK, March PA corps Of
Salvation Army nurses will leave for
Cuba in a few days. They are Captain
Frost, Ensign Selma Erickson, Cadet
Nellie DeGarden and Lieutenant M
Flint and Captain Joyce. All are trained
and capable nurses who are accustomed
to the southern latitudes.
| WILL, AVERT WAR
WASHINGTON, March 24.-The Pres
ident, in conference with some Of the
House Congressional leaders today
stated emphatically that he would avert
war if possible and expressed his hope
that he could do so.
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FUSION FIxERs
Oregon Free Silverites Are Coming
Together at Last

PORTLAND. Ore, March A-The three
state conventions, Populist, Democratic
and Free Silver Republican. in session in
this city, took the first step this after
noon toward forming fusion ticket. Each
convention appointed conference COM
mittee of nine for the purpose of drafting
platform and apportioning the offices
The committee met this afternoon and
commenced its deliberations, which will
probably not be closed until tomorrow and
Populists will insist on Incorporating in
the platform plank demanding the initia-
tive and referendum, and they say any
platform not containing this will be re-
jected by the convention.
The niddle-of-the-road delegates are in
a hopeless minority in the convention, but
there is disposition to conciliate them Il
possible, in order to prevent straight
Peoples party ticket from being put In the
field.
Until the conference committees make
report the conventions will transact no
business.
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A Crook Convicted

YREKA. CAL, March 24.-The notor-
ious George Knowlton, better known as
"Rebel George" one of the smoothest
confidence men in the United States, has
been convicted Of obtaining money under
false pretenses.
The crime Of which he was accused
was the robbing Of German named
Yetter on the Southern Pacific train near
Sisson. In company with two confeder-
ates he robbed the man of $3.50 in a card
game.
The herald., 1898-03-25
Chilean Politics

NEW YORK, March 24.-The Heralds
Valparaiso correspondent is informed
that the Chilean Cabinet will not be dis
missed. as was said, but after the settle
ment Of the negotiations with Peru Will
resign. The Cabinet decided to return
the two provinces to Peru without
plebiscite. giving Peru every facility for
paying the 100000 soles for them. War
talk is heard on all sides but there seems
to be little reason for 1t just now.
Chile's flying squadron, after months
maneuvering, has returned here.
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Salisbury'e Health

LONDON. March 24.-The Foreign
Office has issued statement to the ef-
feet that there is no truth whatever in
the statement made by the Daily Chron-
icle today that the long Cabinet council
on Monday was called to consider an In.
timation from the Marquis of Salisbury
Of his desire. acting under medical ad-
vice, to resign from the Premiership and
the Foreign Secretaryship. The Mar
quis, it is announced, Is very much
stronger and in better health and starts
for the Riviera on Sunday.
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SAN PEDRO APPROPRIATION
The Situation Grows More Hopeful and Free Harbor Advo
Gates Are Earnestly at Work

WASHINGTON D. c. March Atspecia The Head) is under
favor OF the San Pedro poll has made
Ihe
s bringing all the influence the committee retain
. the n
SENATOR STEWARDS SCHEME
WARRINGTON March following
amendment
by authorized
Los
contract provided
the
in adact
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Southbound Passengers

SAN FRANCISCO, March M.-Passen-
gers on steamer Santa Rosa for Redondo:
Mrs. Pollen, Mrs. Freeman, Miss Garmor,
Miss Livingston, George Fitch and wife
]. Westfall, c. Hacet. b. Kent, Mrs. Hill.
N. Chamberlain. H. Morgan.
For Santa Barbara-Mrs. Tuthill, j.
Serne, c. Hooper and wife, Miss Hooper
and sister, Miss Rea, Miss Winfoor, Miss
Wilson, w. Winfoor, @. Lynch, r. Shelly
and wife, T. Mcknight.
For Port Los Angeles-F. Grinner, Miss
Martin, Miss Bucstrom, Miss Broom, J.
Hale, J. Blouser. wife and child, H. Spark,
s. Griffin, Mrs. Crates, J Jones, ]. Bach
elder, ]. Lennon.
For San Diego-W White, r. Allen, Mrs.
Arnold. Miss Barnett, Mrs. Root, r. Nc
Lean, w. Hamilton, L. Mulligan, A. Ham,
berger.
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word Of the careful, concise and specific
statement Of the Senator from Vermont
(Mr. Proctor), but was even convinced
that he had under-stated the facts.
In detailing the incidents and reciting
the facts that came under his observa-
ton, Mr.. Thurston said he had no desire
to deal in horrors.
'If had my way" said he. II would
shield the American public even from
the Photographic reproductions of the
awful scenes that viewed in all their
original ghastliness."
OF the 225,000 soldiers Spain had sent
to Cuba, less than 10000 were now avail
able for duty. The remainder are dead,
sick in hospitals or returned to Spain,
incapacitated.
II do not believe" said he, that the
entire Spanish army could stand an en-
gagement in the open field against 1000
we'll disciplined American soldiers. The
Spanish soldiers, Of all people ON earth.
would most gladly welcome any result
which would enable them to return to
their homes.
"The pictures in the American papers
Of the starving reconcentrados are true.
They can all be duplicated by the tlous-
AhNo' hSNOA 80 WI eAhAp RACoSC SOus may
never again see, so deplora BILE sight
as the reconcentrados In the suburbs of
Matanzas. I can never forget to my dy-
ing day the hopeless anguish in their
despairing eyes.
Men. women and children stand 81
lent, famishing! Their only appeal
comes from their sad eyes, through
which one looks as though an open win
dow. into their agonizing souls.
"The Governor of Matanzas said he
could see no end to this condition of
affairs and could suggest no relief ex-
cept through the United States.
1.-THE government of Spain will not ap-
propriate one dollar to save these peo-
ple," said Mr.. Thurston. "Think of the
spectacle
I'VE are feeding these citizens of
Spain; we are nursing their sick; we are
saving such as can be saved, and yet
there are those who still say 1t is right
for us to send food, but we must keen
hands off. say that the time has come
when muskets ought to 60 with the
food!
II shall refer to these horrible things
no further. They are there. God pity
me; have seen them! They will remain
in my mind forever-and this is almost
the twentieth century,!
"Christ died 1900 years ago, and Spain
is a Christian nation. She has set up
more crosses in more lands, beneath
more skies. and under them has butch
cred more people than all the other ma
tions Of the earth combined.
Europe may tolerate her existence
as long as the people Of the other world
wish. God grant that before another
Christmas morning, the last vestige OF
Spanish tyranny and oppression will
have vanished from the western hemi-
sphere"
Discussing the remedy which should
be applied. Mr.. Thurston said:
Il counseled silence and moderation
from this floor when the passion of the
nation seemed at white heat over the
destruction of the battleship Maine; but
1t seems to me the time for action has
now come. Not action in the Maine
case. hope and trust that this govern
ment will take action on the Cuban
situation entirely outside Of the Maine
case. When the Maine report Is re-
ceived, II 1t be found that our ship and
oar sailors were blown up by soma out
The herald., 1898-03-25
A Railroad Sale

DENVER, Col. March 24-A special
to the News from Santa Fe, N. M. says:
The masters sale of the Pecos Valley
Railroad has been set by Judge Hamil-
ton to take place at Eddy on April 10.
1t is expected the bondholders will buy
it in, take 1t from the hands of the re-
ceivers and turn it over to the new COR
poration which will Immediately extend
it 200 miles northeast to Amarillo. Tex.
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UNUSUAL PROCEEDING
JUSTIFIED BY THE ATTENDING
CONDITIONS
SENATORS MOVED TO TEARS
The Vast Assemblage Listens in
Deathlike silence to a Plea for
the Starving Cubans
associated Press specia. Wire

WASHINGTON, March PA scene
dramatic In the intensity of its interest
was presented in the senate today dur
ing the delivery by Mr.. Thurston Of Ne
braska Of speech on the Cuban situa-
ton.
Not since the Inauguration Of Presi-
dent Mckinley have so many people
been on the senate side of the capitol
as were there today. The galleries were
packed with people, many of whom had
arrived at the capitol as early as $3.50
In order to obtain seats. Even the dip
lomatic gallery, which Is rarely occupied,
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Long Overdue

TACOMA, March 24.-It is now consid-
cred certain that the Northern Pacific
steamer Pelican. 1862 days out from Tacoma
for Tien Tsin. China. was wrecked or dis
abled of the coast of the Aleutian islands
last October. An empty life boat. supposed
to belong to the Pelican, was sighted by
Captain Hahn of the ship Fairkirk, which
has arrived here from Shanghai
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Made the Trip

SAN DIEGO, March A.-The Pinta ar.
rived from San Francisco at o'clock this
afternoon. having had pleasant trip down
the coast. Lieutenant Gunn at once trans-
ferred the vessel to Lieutenant shw of ~,
local naval reserves,
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NEW YORK. March 24.-The Tribune
prints the following interview with
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-06-04

skill. The piece showed thoroughly
correct reading 10y each one, for a sim
gle mistake would have caused cOnlu-
sion. This is a pretty selection, full ol
melody, and was charmIngly rendered
The "Rondo Capriccioso" Of Men
delssohn, was given by Miss Gcerga
Allen, of Neodesho, Kansas, who
proved herself equal TO the demands OF
her selection. She played the "lnlro.
duction" in can.abIle style that gave
every note Of the melody its intended
meaning; and IN the charming
"Scherzo" her refined technical ability,
particularly in delicate passages,
together with the required musical
conception, were in every sense clua'
to the fairy.like music which Mendels.
sohn meant 10 portray. Miss Allen i,
II bright pupil, and has won the admi
ration of every audience before whom
she has played.
Miss Leila Ramsay, OF Kansas City
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SECURES MEXICAN DOLLARS.


NEW YORK, May 39.-0ne of the most
interesting preparations for the out
fitting OF the Manila expedition has
Just been announced The govern
ment has purchased $4,000 Mexican
silver dollars, which Gen. Merritt will
take along to defray the expenses OF
the expedition. This amount is not
expected to last long, but more will
be sent him from time to time. by
purchasing Mexican dollars great
saving is made. 1t is possible to OBJ
tain Mexican dollars at l6 cents each,
thus obtaining for one American doll
lar two Mexican ones and leaving
eight cents toward the purchase of Il
third. In other words, Uncle Sam
was able to buy $4,000 Mexican
dollars for sll,6OO. They were bought
in San Francisco. In the Philippines
a Mexican dollar will buy more than
an American dollar, and the expenses
of Gen. Merritt's expedition after it
once lands in Manila will be less than
one-half what they would otherwise
be. AS to the soldiers, they will fare
excellently under this arrangement,
for they will, of course, be paid, ac-
cording to law, American money. The
paymaster will give each soldier two
. Mexican dollars for every American
dollar due him on pay day.
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FLAG RAISING.
Central College lndulges in a New
Feature-A Pleasant Gathering
A Brilliant Success.

Central College is patriotic. All
sensible Americans are patriotic at this
time. Some are patriotic just because
il is fashionable; others are patriotic
because II gives them chance To talk
But Central Is patriotic because every
body there loves our country, aud
wants TO do something 10 inspire
patriotism Of the higher order into the
mikds and ,hcm.s hi oar''S. Thu,
strong desire took the form ui II Flag
RAISING" aud last Monday morning at
ten O'Clock, at the cOllcgr, was he time
aud place when and where the ccr e
MONIES should occur. There were about
two hundred Of our cillagns present,
besides the girls Of Central and the
boys of W. NJ. A.
The boys Of W. NJ 4, were out in
dress parade uniforms, and made II
splendid showing. IhTr band WAS
present aud play ed some fine selections
rhis school Is not in need uf any slim
ulant to patriotism, for We know that
there Is not boy IN W. NJ. A. but
would be glad 10 hurry off TO the
front. Some OF their teachers have
volunteered; others have been ordered
to Join their commands, aud the cadets
are wild in their desire To enlist and
fight for their counlry's honor. But
the influence of the "Flag RAISING
cannot be lost. 1t was like putting
the CAD upon horse that was securely
tied. There will be many longings to
break away, and finally the ieins will
break, and the horse will he gone.
And if this war lasts any length of
time our boys will he gone-gone 10
win glory or soldiers grave.
After some selections by the W. NJ.
A. band, Rev. 4, NJ. Cobb opened the
exercises with very touching and
appropriate prayer lie can come Ms
near saying or doing the right thing at
the right time and place as any man
we know, and his prayer was eloquent
in lis earnestness.
President Williams then introduced
Mr.. Horace +. blackwell as the orator