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Another Explanation.

San Francisco, April 20.--The mail
advices received by the associated press
on April Il from Apia, Samoa, and
dated March "a told of little incident
which transpired just before the bonn
bardment by the British and American
warships was commenced. The German
ulan-of-war was about to leave the har-
Dor on some mysterious mission when
Admiral kautz signaled her to return
and take care Of the German residents,
as the bombardment of the city by the
American and British was about to be-
gin. The German warship returned to
her position and during the Smelling of
the vicinity took on board many Ger
man residents. This incident, combined
with the arrest of prominent German
planter for aiding the rebels, is perhaps
the one referred to in the Victoria ad-
vices of to-day and in some manner
misconstrued by the passengers on the
Orangi, who were evidently led to be-
lieve that the commander of the Fake
had been made a prisoner and that his
vessel was in danger Of being blown
out of the water by the British and
American war vessels if she made any
SuSpiciOuS move.
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A LACK OF BRAVERY.
Investigation of the Conduct of Eolun-
teer Officers at Santiago.


Albany, N. Y. April 20.-A hearing
on the report of the court which inves-
tigated the conduct at Santiago of the
list regiment of New York city was
given by Governor Roosevelt to-day.
The hearing developed the fact that
the court Of inquiry found that Major
Smith, who was lieutenant colonel of
the volunteer regiment; Colonel Whit
tie, who was major in that command
and Major Austin of the staff of Briga-
der General Smith, and who COM
manded a company in that regiment.
We're guilty of Jack of bravery and
courage and of incompetency. The
hearing, which was in the form of a
general discussion, continued for near
ly three hours, and at its conclusion
the governor announced that, while he
had not made up his mind definitely
what he should do. still it was most
likely that he would submit the case
of Major White to a military court
to determine his compency and fit
ness to remain an officer of the Ma
tional Guard of the state, that he was
undecided what should be done in the
case of Major Smith, because his du-
ties as lieutenant colonel are matter
of pure direction, and that he would
severely reprimand Captain Austin in
a general National Guard order.
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AN ITALIAN MALTA.
Pietro Presta Was Shot Down by Six
AsSasSinS

Spokane. Wash, April 20.-Pietro
Presta, who lies in the hospital here
with an ugly bullet wound in his hip,
lays the crime on an Italian Malta
operating in the Priest River country
of Idaho. When William Abba, a Spo-
kane Italian. wanted on a charge of
murder. was a fugitive from justice,
he took refuge among the Italians of
that section. There the officers found
and arrested him, and Presta was ac-
cused of giving information to the au
thorities. He denied the charge, but
says word was sent to him that the
brotherhood intended to take his life.
He claims that Two attempts were
made. In the first six shots We're fired
at him by a foe concealed in the woods
of that section, but all flew wild. A
few days ago, while he was riding a
horse, he says, six Italians concealed
behind a log opened fire. One shot en-
tered his hip. His horse ran away and
fell on him. The assassins came up,
but he feigned death and they went
away. He claims to have recognized
Frank Naucrato as the leader of the
gang.
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Mind Unbalanced by Religion,

st. Louis, April pa special to the Re
public from Antlers, |. T.. says Simon Ho-
tema, the full-biooded Choctaw Indian
who was arrested on the charge of muir
dering man and two women last spring
near Warm Springs, has written a confess
sion in which he attributes the action to
the teachings of his peculiar creed. In
his confession he states that he killed
the three persons. and did so because of
their "evil practice of magic among the
Indian people.
A prevalent sickness had been ascribed
to these supposed witches and he took
their lives. In his confession he said he
committed these murders to sacrifice his
life for the Lords cause and the love of
his people. 1t is thought religion unbal-
anced his mind.
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The George Trial,

Canton, Ohio. April 20.-The defense in
the George trial began to-day and an at
tack on state witnesses alleged to oe adj
dicted to opium and morphine habits was
made DR.. Eyman, superintendent of the
state asylum for the insane, testified as
an expert that a person addicted to those
habits loses honor and truthfulness and
retains little or no principle. s. S. kauff-
mann, cashier of the City National bank,
testified to issuing drafts to Saxton to the
amount of about $500, which were cashed
in South Dakota either by Mrs. George
or others for her.
James Huddell, night clerk at the Fed
eral hotel testified that Saxton and Mrs.
George registered as c. D. Smith and wife
of Toledo on March "a, 1886.
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STILL MAKING CHANGE TO-DAY"
Troubles Which Have Come to an Of
Road Ticket Seller.

From the Chicago Chronicle.
One of the elevated railways in Chi
cago has in its employ a young wo-
man ticket seller who is looking for
ward to the first of May with some
thing like desperate hope. If the an
nua1 attack of moving fever doesn't
take certain family out of her dis
trict she feels that nothing but suicide
or the insane asylum will be left for
her. This is the reason of her grief.
One day last autumn the feminine
head of that family was hurrying past
the turnstile on her way to the city
bound train. The ticket seller gave her
incorrect. change. The lady called her
attention to this fact and the ticket sell
Ter grew indignant.
II guess I'm making change at this
window she remarked, haughtily.
The other woman was in a hurry. so
she pocketed her change and her an
ger for the time being. But she hap
pened to be one of those individual
who get even in principle, and her
entire family has helped her to get
even ever since. The work of retribu-
ton commenced early the next morn
ing. when the masculine head of the
family passed through the turnstile,
and 1t Will only end when death or the
moving mania parts that ticket seller
from her enemies.
Good morning; l believe you are
making change to-day" remarked the
paterfamilias pleasantly, as he handed
in five pennies.
Il think you told me that you are
making change at this window" smiled
his other half couple of hours later
passing a $40 bill through the Win
dow.
Il fancy I remember hearing that
you are making change here" was thu
graciousy delivered announcement of
the grown-up daughter.
Il guess you're making change"
grumbled the high school boy that aft
ernoon, and so it has gone on. Nothing
but large bills and pennies does the
miserable ticket seller ever get from
any member of that particular family.
its friends and it's visitors, and always
that awful inevitable. irritating remark
accompanies the cash. This is why
she is seriously contemplating suicide
If the family doesn't change it's sta
ton or the railroad company hers along
about the first CT May. After that pc
Rod the sound of the word change
which is already about as pleasant to
her as fat pork to a victim of sea sick
ness-will drive her to desperation she
feels sure. And, meantime, the family
of the injured woman is cutivating
satisfied smile.
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by the jury returning verdict that the
hog in question was "Klevers Model
The hog was sold at the state fair
grounds here August 81, 1897 by George
G. Council Of Wiliiamsville to syndi-
cate, composed of A. NJ. Caldwell and
others, for $4,000. the highest prce
ever paid for a hog. The purchasers
refused payment, alleging that "Klevers
MODEL was dead and that the nog
which they had bought was ''Colum-
bia Wilkes" At the first trial, the
jury disagreed Columbia Wilkes
was produced in evidence and identified
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Asks His Removal,

Washington. April 20.-Samuel Com
pers, president of the American FEEDER
alton, to-day presented a petition to the
president. asking for the removal of
Claude M. Johnson, director of the bu-
reau of printing and engraving. He
took this action by direction of the
delegates to the federation convention
held in Kansas City last December. as
the result of charges which were ex-
plotted at that time!
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6ASEeALlfYEsTERDAY.
Giants, j: Orioles, 4.

New York, April z0.--The league sea-
son was opened at the polo grounds this
afternoon, the Giants having the Balti-
mores as opponents. The New Yorks
won through timely hitting in the eighth
inning. The umpires find the Baltimores
hard to suit. Robinson was fined and re-
moved from the game in the eighth inn
ing. Brodie was also fined. Attendance.
$500. Score:
r. Fl. E.
New York ......,... ................ . 10 3
fodltlIlbIe 4 I
Batteries-Colcolough ana Grady; Kit
son, Robinson and Ryan.
Umpires-Andrews and Gaffney.
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NOT CREDITED.
Undoubtedly Refers to the Arrest of the
Superintendent.

Undoubtedly Refers to the Arrest of the
Superintendent.
San Francisco, April 20.-The Victoria
dispatch saying that the captain of the
German ship Fake was placed under
arrest by the British and American
authorities at Apia is not credited here.
1t undoubtedly refers to the arrest of
the superintendent of the German plan
tation on the charge of melting the ma
tives to fight. Cable advices by way of
Auckland have been received under
date of April 8. The run from Apia to
Victoria would take at least Is days AS
the run from Auckland to Victoria
takes at least q days and as the Vic
toria dispatch states that the news was
brought from Auckland just prior to
the sailing of the Orangi by small
steamer, it is therefore impossible that
the steamer that arrived at Victoria
to-day should have brought later ad-
vices than those received by cable.
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ceived the sum Of sS65555 from the
government, representing the states
percentage of last years sale of state
lands. Each state under act of con-
gress is entitled to a percentage annu-
ally for the land actually Sold the
money TO go into the permanent school
fund. AS last years sales were far in
excess of those of any previous year
the school fund receives correspond
ingly large amount. The state re-
ceived only about one-haif as much
f0r 1897
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Held Out Wages,

Des Moines, April 20.-In the trial of
ex-Secretary of State Mcfarland to-day
the afternoon was devoted to argument
of law points. Three witnesses were
examined. testifying that they worked
for less than the wage allowed by the
executive council, paying the difference
to Mcfarland at his request. The de-
Tense objected to all this holding that
Mcfarland did not fix the wages of
clerks. After the Introduction of this
testimony the matter was submitted to
Judge Holmes and court adjourned.
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Must BE Mustered Out,

St, Paul, April Ex-Governor Lind re-
ceived the following cablegram from Ma
Mia to-day:
Lind. St. Paul: The regiment must be
ordered home and mustered out at once
"OFFICERS OF THE REGIMENT"
Governor Lind said he was unadvised
as to the eXigencies at Manila and is
wholly in the dark as to the real signifi-
canoe of the message. 1t came in cipher
unsolicited and its terms We're unnteli-
gible to him as well as to the public.
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books close May q and reopen on May
%
The company announces the increase In
capital stock to be for the purpose of ac-
curing all the bonds debentures and cap
ital stock of the Spokane Falls & North
ern Railroad company. Ne.son & Fl. Shep-
hard Railroad COMPANY. Columbia & Red
Mountain Railroad company and the Red
Mountain company, aggregating s9,776, 200.
and 1000 shares of the capital stock of
the Eastern Railway Con-iny of Mime
sofa
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A High Priced st. Bernard.

Cincinnati April 2o.-Franl ]. Gould
of New York, who is an exhibitor at the
bench show here to-day. paid 81, 800 for
Alta Ruth, a smooth-coa ted ST. Bernard
bitch. that took the first prize in her
class Mr.. Gould owns five of the 80
st. Bernards on exhibition and took
first prize with Champion Marvelcroft,
rough coated bitch, in the open class
Queen Bane, an English setter bitch
that took first prize in the open class.
was also sold to-day for $780,
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viii Survey the Yukon,

San Francisco April 20.-The coast sur
yey steamer c. p. Patterson is undergo
ing repairs. She will be put into commits
sion and fitted out for trip north. She
will be in command of Captain Pratt, who
will continue the survey of the mouth of
the Yukon river and Boring sea. The
Patterson has been laid up in Oakland
creek for nearly a year
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Tod Sloane's Methods.

New York, April ga dispatch to the
World from London says: The feeling is
growing among English racing men that
Tod Sloane's method of riding will result
in some nasty accident before the season
is far advanced, as he is unable to steady
his mounts. Sloane's health continues in
different and his physical weakness is
apparent.
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Petition in Bankruptcy.

New York, April 2O.--Henry Strauss
has filed a petition in bankruptcy, with
liabilities of $579, 140 and no assets.
Nearly all the liabilities We're contract
ed as a partner in the firm of Louis
FRANKIE & Co., manufacturers of silk,
which firm failed in 1890.
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1t Was a Rank Fake.

Seattle. Wash, April 20.-The Post
1ntelligencer correspondent at Victoria
B. c., wires as follows:
STORY of the arrest of the commander
of the German man-of-war Fake at
Samoa is rank fake. II was cooked
up aboard the steamer Orangi."
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Will Re Retired,

Washington, April 20.-Colonel ]. NJ.
Bacon. Sth cavalry, at the end of
four months leave of absence, will be
retired at his own request. His retire
ment will promote Lieutenant Colonel
Adna r. Chaffee to be colonel. Colonel
Chaffee is now brigadier general of vol
unteers on the staff of General Brooke.
Major Moore will be made lieutenant
colonel
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Plague in Paris.

Paris April 21.--The Froude gives a ru-
NOR that three cases of the plague have
occurred among the employees in one of
the big shops of the city, to which the
disease was brought in cases of Eastern
manufactured goods.
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A Verdict for Damages.

Carthage, Mo. April 20.--The jury in
the suit of Mrs. Gilfillan against J. d. Nc
GrilIis for $1,000 damages for the murder
of her husband, came in to-day, giving
verdict for $4,000 damages in favor of
Mrs Gilfilan.
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st. Paul. April 20.-The Minnesota Rail
way company filed articles with the score
tarN of state increasing its capital stock
to $raoo,oH0 The fee paid To the state
amounted TO $3.50. The company will re-
tire some bonds and use the surplus for
improvements and building an extension
into the iron fields of Northern Mime
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Nearly Concluded.

Charleston. S. c., April 20-In the
trial of the alleged lynchers to-day
Counsel Legare concluded his argu-
ment for the defense, and was followed
by w. J. Bass, also associated with the
defense. Hon. W. A. Barber followed
for the government. The case will prob
ably go to the jury tomorrow.
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Beaten With q Poker.

Paoli Ind, April 20.-John Flora,
whose trial was set for to-day for the
murder of Jessie Burton, was fatally
injured in the Jail here last night by
crazy prisoner named Wall, who beat
him with poker.
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ON THE RACE TRACK.
AT Newport.

Cincinnati. April 2o-There was some
very fast racing at Newport to-day In
the closing event Flop gallpped home in
front of good field in 1:40&. Weather
fine track fast. Results: First race, one
mile, selling-Fin Tan won, Vinessa sec
ond Viola Parsons third; time, 142 Sec
ond race, four furlongs-Nettie Regent
won. Sara Burnham second, Wedham
third; time, 1:491a. Third race, handicap.
mile and 10 yards-Mizpah won, The
Dragon second. F0niainbleau third;
time, l:i3. Fourth race. seven furlongs-
Ierrene won. Rubel second, Monadour
third; time, 1:2S&. Fifth race, six fur
longs. selling-J. f. Kline won, Juanette
second. Jng Bermudd third; time, 1:14la.
Sixth race. mile--Flop won. Joe O Sot
second. Prince Zeno third; time, 1:40%.
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At Oakland,

San Francisco. April 20.--Weather fine.
at Oakland: track fast First race, three
and a half fur1onss-Esto won, Bogus
Bill second. La Borgia third: time :43.
Second race--three and half furlongs-
Oremus won. Druiders second EXpedient
third: time :43. Third race. six furlongs
seling-Meadow Lark won, Cavallo sec
ond. Una Colorado third; time Lie. Fourth
Gebhardt stakes, value $2,0O0-Golden Rule
won. Silver Tail second. Pidalia third;
time 1:13A. Fifth race, six furlongs-Feb-
ruary won, Harry Thoburn second, DR..
Sheppard third: time 1:14h. Sixth race
six furlongs, selling-Horton won, Sly sec
ond, Amasa third; time 1:15
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Chicago April 2o.-The Trade Bulletin.
conceding all damage claims in states be-
tween Ohio and the Missouri river esti-
mates that the winter wheat crop prom
ises 32e.00O.000 bushels, or $1,000 900 bushels
less than last year
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Great Northern Stock.

New York, April pa circular has
been issued by the Great Northern rail-
way Offering stockholders the privilege of
subscribing for SIS, 100000 worth of new
stock at par al the rate of one share of
new stock for every five shares now held.
The stock is to be paid for June % The
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Liquor Seized.

Tacoma, Wash, April 20-Customs
inspectors to-day seized so gallons of
liquor concealed in the hold of the Alas
ka steamer Alki.
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A Carnegie Deal.

Ishpeming, Mich, April 20--It was
rumored to-day that Carnegie is to
secure control of the Lake Superior
mines, the largest producers on the
Marquette range.
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A Heavy Loss.

San Jose, Cal, April pa fire here
to-day destroyed the cooperage and
winery of A. -zicovich. the fruit packing
house of Castle Bros. and cottage. re-
sulting in the loss of over 100000.
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Miss HorIocker in Charge.

Hastings. Neb., April 20.-Sheriff Sim
mering wires from Shelton. Iowa, that he
left there at 5 o'clock tonight with Miss
Viola Horlocker in charge and will arrive
here at 745 tomorrow morning.
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Advanced Prices,

Pittsburg, Pa, April 20.-The Ameri-
can Glass company has advanced prices
of window glass 10 per cent, to take
effect at once.
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Calumet. Mich, April 20.-The mines
here are still shut down on account of
the mill strike. The men threaten vio-
lence if any attempt is made to start
the mills, and serious trouble is feared
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Rand Action.

"Is your prize fighter quick?'
"Quick?' echoed the manager. well,
guess. He can tire out three stenograph-
erS a day"
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The Marinosa Sails.

San Francisco. April 2O.-The steamer
Marposa got away early this morning
for Honolulu, Apia. Auckland and Sgd
ney.
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Willing.

First Politician-Do you believe in mu-
nicipal ownership?
Second Politician-Me? I'm in favor of
ownin all the municipality l can get hold
of.
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Beaneaters, II: Senators, 1.

Washington, April 20.--The Senators
were again outclassed to-day and met an
overwhelming defeat. Their batting was
miserably weak, while the Bostons hit
Mercer hard. Mercer started in we'll, but
his support was poor and toward the end
of the game he was hit freely. Washing
toms single score was a clean gift from
Boston's pitcher. Attendance 800. Score:
R. H. E.
Washington ......... ....... ........1
Boston ..... ........ .............17 81 |
Batteries-Mercer and Mcclure; Willis
and Bergen.
Umpires-Emslie and Belts
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Browns, 6: Pirates, 2.

St Louis. April 20.--Rain stopped the
Pittsburg-St. Louis game in the last half
of the eighth inning. when the score stood
6 to in favor of the home team: Attend
ance 1000 Score:
r. H. E.
St. Louis .......... ................, b 10 )
PittSburS ..-.....-'' u j
Batteries-Young and O'Connor; Tame
hill and SchriYer
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lpires-Emslie and Belts.
Phillies. 4: Trolley Dodgers, 3.

Philadelphia, April 20-Lauders' hit
and Jennings wild throw We're responsible
for Brooklyns defeat by Philadelphia to-
day. 1t was a pitchers battle. In the
Phllies' half of the eighth they tied the
score a second time and scored the win
ming run in the ninth. Attendance $500.
Score:
r. H. e.
Philadelphia ...... ....... ........4 4
Batteres-Piatt and McFarland; Nc
James and Smith.
ITnnireS-Hunt and ConnollV
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The Four Seasons,

A child who was asked to name the
four seasons. replied seriously. Pep
per, salt, mustard and vinegar"
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KIeyers Model Case.

Springfield ILL.,, April 20.--The cele-
brated "Klevers Model case was decid-
ed in the Sangamon circuit court to-day
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Burns and Smith.
ORPHANS, 10: Reds g.

Cincinnati. April 20-The Reds put up
miserable game to-day and We're never in
the hunt. Chicagos batting was terrific.
Attendance, $500. Score:
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and Connolly.
Colonies, II: Indians, 2.

Louisville, April 20.-The Clevelands
were no match for the Colonies to-day and
were easily defeated. Attendance, 1000.
Score
r. II. E.
Louisville ........ ....... ......,..,.11 10 2
Cleveland ....... ....... .'.....''.' L
misunderstanding and Powers; Hoffer
and Clements.
ITmpires-Burns and Smith.
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The States Percentage.

Special Dispatch to the Standard.
Helena, April 20.-The state has re-