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The San Francisco call., 1899-11-20
UNKNOWN SHIP
RUNS ASHORE
1t May Be the Schooner
WdWOna.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

VICTORIA, B. c.. Nov. l9.-The tele-
graph operator at Carmanah Point re-
ported last night that vessel was ashore
there. The wires ceased working almost
imediately afterward and no further com
munication has been had with the coast
since. In the absence of definite informa-
uon conjecture couples with the supposed
wreck the only vessel known TO have been
IN the locality during the past few days.
being the vessel reported by the steamer
Mystery as flashing red lights of Car
manah Point during Thursday night,
darkness preventing the discovery OF her
name by homeWard bound Victoria
steamer. which already had a tow.
Apparently the same vessel was seen n
few hours afterward by Dodwen & Co :
steamer City Of Dublin, whose master
upon his arrival said that the American
three-masteG schooner WawOna from
san Francisco for Puget Sound had been
seen close 10 the cape and had signaled
that n wished 10 he reported. II Is be-
lieVed that the signal was misunderstood
FOR in a brief wire talk with Carmanah
Point yesterday the operator at Otter
Point picked out in fragments the in
formation that the captain OF the vessel
was in difficulty at that point and had
asked assistance. but had been passed by
an Oriental liner.
This would seem 20 indicate that II is
the WawOna that has come TO grief. but
the circumstances Of the case can only
be ascertaincd definitely when some yes
sci arrives from the cape or when wire
connection Is restored.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-20
LONG WOULD RETURN
TO PRIVATE LIFE
Political Reasons Alone Keep the
Secretary of the Navy in
the Cabinet

NEW YORK, Nov ia Journal spe-
cial from Washington says: Secretary
John d. Long to-day admitted that he
might resign the Naval portfolio. The
Secretary returned to-day from Colorado
Springs. where he had gone TO leave Mrs.
Long and his daughter for the winter.
The Secre.ary's mind was made up sew
eral weeks ago TO retire from office, but IL
solicitation of the President and some OF
the prominent leaders, including Senator
Hanna.
For family reasons said Secretary
Long tonight, Il would be very glad TO
be relieved OF my official duties. Unless
family ties make my resignation impera-
tive l shall, however, remain at least un-
I'll after the Presidential election of next
year"
The condition of Republican politics IN
his home State, II is said, has had much
TO do with the Secretary's change OF
mind. Massachusetts is the hotbed of
anti-expansion in the Republican party,
and il was shown to Mr. Long that II he
resigned now, in the course OF very inn
portant session of Congress and with the
campaign coming on, the anti-expansion-
lists. despite anything he might say to the
contrary, would use that fact as an evil
dence of his disapproval of the Presi-
dents policy. Secretary Long is entirely
out of touch with that faction OF his party
headed by Mr.. Hoar, and at the request
OF the President determined TO remain.
If. however. Miss Longs health becomes
Springs he Secretary may resign any
hour. At lest he Will stay only until the
campaign has been fought out and the
election neld.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-20
MARTIAL LAW
IN COLOMBIA
Widespread Revolution
ary Movement.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

KINGSTON. Jamaica. Nov. 19.-The
British steamer Atrato. from Barranquilla
Tuesday and Colon Friday, reports a
widespread revolutionary movement in
Colombia and a grave outlook. Her
cargo she landed with difficulty and she
was unable 20 secure an outward cargo,
owing TO the suspension of inland trans
portation.
by impressment under martial law and is
leVying forced loans in Colon, Barran-
quilla. Panama and Carthagena, where
the Colombians have been taxed S25 each,
at Y per cent interest. with the alterna-
tive OF $500 fine or enlistment.
Foreigners are excluded but commercial
houses N Colon and Panama are subject
ed to q forced loan OF 500 900 at u per
cent under a guarantee of railroad sub
vention. Business Is practically suspend
ed, famine prices prevail ana foreign cX-
change is at 500. Foreigners are regarded
with suspicion, the Government claiming
that the strength and popularity OF the
revolution are due TO foreign support.
The passengers OF the Atrato complain
that they experienced difficulty and in
some instances indignity when securing
passports TO leave the country.
There was heavy fighting last Wednes-
day on the Magdalena River. The Gov
ernment claims TO have won a victory
The revolution is retarded owing to want
OF arms but, according 10 advices brought
by the Atratos is daily gaining strength.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-20
STEEL PALACE FOR THE
CROWN PRINCE OF JAPAN
Chicago Engineers Designing Struc-
ture Intended to Be Earth
uuake-Proof

CHICAGO, Nov. l9.-Chicago engineers
are designing an earthqualxe-proof steel
palace for the Crown Prince of Japan
which is 10 mark the advent OF American
steel construction in the Mikado's land
and the imperial Government has appro-
priated s. 10000 for its erection. Founda-
tions are being laid with a view to rear
ing the frame work in February. Around
the skeleton, on beams and bars, will be
built house Of granite and marble, ex-
pected to eclipse in beauty of design any
thing the Orient has ever known. Tne
palace will adjoin the royal home of .he
Mikado in Toxic. and IT will spread 10 the
extreme dimensions OF 270 by 400 feet. ris-
ing TO a height OF sixty feet. The archi-
tectural plans partake of the French Re-
naissance.
DR. Katyhama. chief architect of the
imperial household. department of Ja-
pan. who came TO America to let contracts
for the new palace, has comml ssioned T.,
&. & r. ". Shankland of Chicago, who
designed the construction OF the Manufac-
turers' building at the Worlds Fair. to
prepare the frame work plans Still an
other Chicago engineer, Charles A.
Wilkes, vas called upon TO map out an
elaborate heating and ventilating plant.
In addition to these American brains will
also contribute an ice manufacturing and
electric light system.
Steel construction, with its rigid elastic
ity. is expected To revolutioniZe the build
ing industry in the Mikado's land, where
earthquakes have on several occasions
played havoc with structures supposedly
solid. The new palace will rest on 400
deeply anchored steel columns imbedded
in concrete piers, and the constructing en-
gineers say the magnificent pile will resist
all shocks. Part OF the palace will be de-
will be supplied by the Carnegie Company
OF Ptttsburg.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-20
JANE A. FALKENBURG
TOWED INTO PORT
Was Found Drifting Off Cape
Flattery and Is a Hopeless
Wreck.

Falkenurg OF San
which
Flaty she
deck
the crew
shep
swamped by the which In on
afootan and a n
a
passed
the
broker Though all other
the he
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-20
ESCAPED FROM THE
BALTIMORE DETECTIVES
Mrs. O'Neil Gets Back to Montreal,
Leaving Behind Her Trunk
Full of Valuables.

BALTIMORE, Nov. l9.-Mrs. O'Neil Of
Chicago. who was arrested Saturday in
Montreal on a charge of fraud, involving
the possession OF diamonds, precious
stones. Jewelry, furs and dry goods val
ued at $4,000, wa in Baltimore last week
and detectives were looking for her at
the request Of a Chicago private detective
firm. but she left the city before she could
be apprehended. She arrived here on No
vember witt nine trunks and was driven
10 the home OF gentleman in Billion ave-
nue., IL being supposed that he is a friend
Of Mrs. ONeil husband, who has re-
Gently become Involved in business
troubles.
When she left Chicago. II is said, she
took thirteen trunks with her and she is
believed 10 have gone from that city TO
Lansing, Mich. The Baltimore detectives
found out where she was, the gentleman
at whose house she was staying making
no secret Of il. 1t was not supposed Lat
she would attempt 10 escape, but as
stated Lac of1Icers suddenly discovered
that she had gone
A lawyer from Chicago. accompanied by
a detective from that city, ascertained
that ..rs. Omen had taken eight trunks
with her when she left Baltimore. The
and recovered, was found, IL is said, TO
contain goods and valuables worth $1,000.
Before leaving Baltimore Mrs. O'Neil sent
q telegram TO her husband. IL is said, say
ing that she was going TO return 10 Chi
cago.
MONTREAL, Nov. le.-NIrs. O'Neil is
still at the Windsor Hotel with her little
girl and with them is Henry ]. J. O'Neil.
who arrived In town to-day from Lansing.
Mich. Mrs. O'Neil was released last nj at
on bond OF $500 furnished by II. J.. Hat
man, a real estate operator.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-20
FIRE ON THE LINER
PATRIA STILL BURNING
Vessel Is Only Partly Submerged, but
the Prospects of Salvage Are
Not Bright.

LONDON, Nov 19-The Hamburg
American liner Patria, Captain Frolich.
which caught fire i'm the English channel
last Wednesday while on her way from
New York 10 Hamburg and was finally
abandoned on Thursday noon after at
tempts TO tow her 10 some port had failed,
now Hes between Walmon and the south
foreland. on the Eentish coast. The depth
OF the water an hour previous 10 her sink
Ing was seven fathoms. She is still on fire
forward, but there Is no smoke abaft the
bridge. AT low water she will be partly
dry.
Apparently the fire has completely gut
ted her and rendered her total wreck.
The surveyors could not get on board to-
day, but they will do so as soon as possi-
bic in order to ascertain what the pros
poets are of any salvage. Arrangements
are being made TO tighten the vessel. The
partial submersion has materially dimin-
ished the fire, which IL is thought will be
eXtinguished.
The Patria had an adventurous time
after she was abandoned. The Ostend
nshing boats. which first took her In tow.
called after few hours for the assist
ance or the steamer Prestonia. which be-
gan 70 wing her down the channel. Then
the Hamburg tug Hansa. with Captain
trolich on board. appeared and assisted
In the towing. After the Patria was run
ashore the HanSa returned 10 --uNhaven.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-20
ROBERTS LOSES THE
SUPPORT OF DEMOCRATS
Gentle Committeeman Refuse to Give
Their Sanction to the Circulation
of a Counter Petition.

SALT LAKE, Nov 19.-The Democratic
State Committee had a meeting yesterday,
chiefly TO consider the Roberts case
James II. Moyle, chairman and a Nor
mon, urged that counter petitions be got
ten up asking that Roberts be seated.
One after another of the GENTLE members
arose and opposed this. saying that they
had voted for Roberts as a Democrat on
the expectation that he would be able TO
clear up all the charges made against
him by the opposition. as he had agreed
TO do.
Roberts was arraigned for what was
called his bad faith I'm failing to do this
and II was declared that he had made a
football or the Democratic party as we'll
as OF prominent Democrats. The GENTLE
Democrats were unanimous in Opposition
10 the proposition 10 get up petitions Tor
Roberts. Thereupon the Mormon mem
bers dropped the matter. the chief purpose
or the meeting having failed A large
number OF prominent Democrats through
out the State were present. Mormon and
semitic, and. so far as reported, but one
titions- -
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-20
FIVE KILLED IN
A DAKOTA WRECK
Work Train Crashes Into
a Handcar.
MANY ARE FATALLY INJURED
EXCITEMENT AMONG ITALIAN
LABORERS.
Draw Their Knives on the Crew of
the Handcar, Who Are Forced
to Flee for Their
Lives.
MANY ARE FATALLY INJURED
EXCITEMENT AMONG ITALIAN
LABORERS.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

SIOUX FALLS. S. D., Nov ia col
lision on the Omaha railroad to-day near
humboldt. twenty miles from Sioux Falls,
resulted in the death of five persons and
the probable fatal injury of number OF
others.
A party of men were on handcar about
q quarter of a mile out of Humboldt when
they discerned work train, in charge Of
Conductor Higgins, backing down upon
them, en- route TO Montrose. In the work
train were number of fat cars, upon
winch were hundred or more workmen,
principally Italians. The men on the
handcar jumped off, leaving the car on
the track. When the rapidly backing
work train struck the obstruction the
force OF the collision threw four OF the
natcars from the track. killing five of the
Workmen, among them Edward Howard.
an American, and injuring many more.
Five OF the injured are expected TO die.
The unintured Italians Immediately be-
came wildly excited, and drawing their
Knives made threatening demonstrations
toward the crew of the handcar, who
pulled away from the scene OF the acci-
dent with all possible speed.
Relief trains were sent out from Sioux
Falls and Montrose and a number OF the
badly injured were brought TO Sioux Falls.
One of the injured, a 15-year-old boy, died
en- route.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-20
METEORS FALL
IN ALABAMA
NaorOeS Eriphtaned bv
the Display.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

BIRMINGHAM. Ala, Nov. IA
strange phenomenon, supposed 20 be a
part OF the tricennial meteoric disturb
ance scheduled by the astronomers. was
observed here tonight between 9 o'clock
and midnight The fiery messengers
made their appearance directly overhead
and attracted much attention and no little
fear among the negroes.
AS many as ten meteOrs were seen. all
OF them I'm the nebulae form. resembling
comets. They first appeared as patches
OF light and at times would glow hery
red and then fade away. repeating the
operation a number OF times before they
disappeared. During the lurid period tho
central body would be easily seen. tho
light radiating throughout the entire
mass, which appeared 10 be about three
feet long and six inches wide.
10 was also observed while the glow
was on that these bodies appeared 10 bs
moving. the agitation being easily distin-
guished with the naked eye. The entire
zenith was overcast. although outside Of
the arc the sky was clear. Great crowds
gathered at the street corners and many
were appalled, at the strange sight. y
number Of negroes in their fear resorted
10 prayer.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-20
NOTED swINDLER HELD.
Robert j. Knox, One of the Whiteman
Gang, Under Arrest.

NEW YORK, Nov. 19.-Robert J. Knox,
alleged to be one of the Whiteman gang
of swindlers, was held by city magis-
trate to-day until the arrival from Albany
OF requIsition papers. which will give him
into the CUSTODY OF tna rittspurg poiice;
National Bank of Woonsocket X. L.
which was swindled by the Whiteman
gang. and A. J. Bennett, real estate
broker OF the same town, were I'm court
and identified Knox as ''R. Il. Webster" ;"
who deposited with the bank the bogus
draft on the Lawrence National Bank Of
Lawrence. Kans.. for $4,000
The Woonsocket police are anxious TO
get Knox and Charles f.. Stewart. who
operated with him there. but who is now
held in Pittsburg.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-20
LITTLE HOPE FOR
THE CHARLESTON
Must Be Badly Battered
by the Seas.
WRECKING OUTFITS ARE POOR
SOME OF HER GUNS AND EQUIP
MENT MAY BE SAVED.
Owing to the Bad Charting Done by
the Spaniards Many Vessels
Have Lately Gone
Ashore.
WRECKING OUTFITS ARE POOR
SOME OF HER GUNS AND EQUIP
MENT MAY BE SAVED.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

CALL HEADQUARTERS, WEbLING-
TON HOTEL, y, ASHINGTON, Nov. "a
Acting Secretary Allen was notified OF
the departure of the supply ship Culgoa
from Hongkong for the island Of Kami-
guin. 1t is believed by the department
from dispatches already cabled by Ad-
miral Watson that the Culgoa has on
board the representatives OF a wreckinS
firm in Hongkong. with such apparatus
as can be placed aboard the vessel who
will make an effort TO save the Charles
ton or at least ascertain the condition
she is in preliminary TO further work or
abandoning her altogether.
The authorities had expected py TINS
time TO have received information or the
condition of the Charleston from the gun
boat Helena, which was sent TO kami-
guin by Rear Admiral Watson upon re-
ceipt of news of the wreck for the pur-
pose OF supplying the men with food and
bringing as many as possible TO Manila
and also to examine the condition Of the
wrecked ship. 1t is considered possible
that the Helena may have attempted 10
haul the Charleston off the rocks
admit that this is purely speculation. II
is generally admitted at the department
that the hope of raising the Charleston
is very slight. but still II is proposed TO
do everything 10 at least save some OF
her small guns and equipment.
A naval officer who recently returned
from the ASIaIIc station said to-day tnat
the wrecking outfits at Hongkong were
not strong enough to handle the Charles
ton, and he predicted although an effort
may be made that before work is COM
pleted she will have been so battered by
seas and rocks upon which she struck
that 1t will be useless to attempt to take
her to Manila.
An examination OF the mail reports re-
ceived by the department from the
Asiatic station shows that a large per-
centage of the American men-of-war
have grounded since the destruction OF
the Spanish feet I'm the harbor OF Manila.
1t is a matter of surprise to officials. in
view OF the character Of the charting
done by the Spaniards, that more Ameri-
can vessels have not been lost. Rear Ad-
miral Bradford. chief of the Bureau of
Equipment. proposes TO expedite the
surveying of the waters OF the Philip
pines not only for the benefit Of naval
vessels but for the transports and mer-
chant service as we'll Splendid time is
being made by the American men-of-war
in their race to Manila The armored
on November 13 for Alden, arrived at the
latter port to-day and is coaling prepara-
tory TO sailing for Colombo en- route to
Manila.
The Brooklyn is averaging about II
knots an hour. The cruiser New Orleans
left Port Said on November 10 for Alden.
and considerable interest is being taken
by officials in the speed she IL making
The Brooklyn left Hampton Roads on
October l6 for Manila and the New Or
leans sailed from New York five days
later. The Brooklyn's lead has been re-
duced two days.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-20
LOCATE A VALUABLE
LEDGE OF QUARTZ
Rich Find of Three Prospectors in the
Ketchikan District Near
Traitors Cove

TACOMA, Nov. 19.-Hiram Davies has
brought from ketchikan some of the fin
est specimens of free milling gold quartz
even seen here. They came from Traitors
Cove, on Behm Canal twenty eight miles
northeast of Ketchikan. Associated with
Davies are Samuel J. Powell of Seattle
and James Tenant of Oakland Powell
and Tenant went to Ketchikan last
March and Davies Joined them I'm April
The three prospected through the summer
in different locations in the Ketchikan dis
trict. finding and locating several good
properties. The rich lead from which the
specimens mentioned were obtained was
discovered only last month by tracing
pieces OF float until the ledge was uncov-
cred. Every piece Of ledge broken off was
rich in gold.
They found that the ledge continues
into the sea and by stripping off the moss
from the rocks above they could trace
each quartz seam up the mountain side
for 800 feet. or as far as they stripped the
moss. They are satisfied that the ledge
continues clear to the top of the noun
tain, some 2500 feet above tide water The
ledge matter is some thirty feet between
the walls, all rich in free gold, but the
very rich pay streak from which the rich
est specimens were obtained is from three
and half to four feet wide.
The gold is of very fine quality, assaying
$40 to the ounce. A ton OF rock like the
specimens brought down would go from
$4,000 TO $4,000 They will return and be-
gin development at once.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-20
BRADLEY MAY TRY
TO HOLD HIS SEAT
Friends Assert Positively That He
Will Not Surrender the Chair
10 Goebel

LEXINGTON. KY. Nov. Ex-Governor
". .. Bradley and the adiutant general
OF the State Guard. Daniel Collier, con-
ferred here to-day with Colonel r. D.
Williams Of the Second Kentucky Regi-
ment. and the latter returned with them
TO Frankfort None would talk. Republi-
can leaders protesting TO be close 10 the
Governor, but having no announcement
from him personally. say that If the vote
OF Louisville is thrown out Bradley will
refuse 10 recognize Goebel as his successor
and will maintain his position even If
forced TO use the militia. The Governor S
movements are closely watched
The Commercial (R) tomorrow will
say The following communication from
Harlan County talks 10 the point:
We. together with 100 other able-bodied citi-
zens of tails county. have rendered our serv-
Ices 20 Governor Bradley and General W $
Taylor 10 lnaugurate General Taylor and main
tain him Ia the office TO which he was elected
however any state Election Board or any Leg
lslature may decide.
A. .. COMMET. County Judge
:. y FRENCH. County Attorney.
". $ HENSLEN. Sheriff Harlan County
;. BAILEY Chairman Republican Com
II 5. HOWARD. Commissioner Harlan Cir
cult Court.
J. s. KELLEY. United States Commissioner.
JOHN u. HURST, Postmaster
NJ W HOWARD. Clerk Harlan Circuit
@. A ENERSOTsE. attorney at law
Harlan is one OF the strongly Republi-
can mountain counties OF the Eleventh
District.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-20
REPUBLICAN LEAGUE
TO MEET IN WASHINGTON
Indications Point to Considerable
Rivalry Among Cities Seeking
the Convention.

CHICAGO. Nov. l9.-The executive COM
mittee Of the National Republican League
will meet in Washington on Tuesday, De-
cember IL. to fix. upon the time and place
for its convention in 1900. The meeting
has been called by George Stone OF San
Francisco and official notification to this
effect was sent out by Secretary d. II.
Slime from the Chicago headquarters.
The indications point 10 considerable
rivalry over a convention city. Chicago.
Indianapolis, St. Louis, ST. Paul, Calves
ton and possibly Philadelphia, will ask for
the gathering. The commercial clubs OF
ST. Paul and Galveston are taking an ac-
tive interest in securing the convention
for their city.
The convention will be the first national
political gathering of the Presidential
year.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-20
IDAHO PRISONERS
MAY BE RELEASED
The Men Against Whom the Best
Cases Had Been Prepared Have
Eeaas4efi

BOISE. Nov. 19.-Governor Steunenberg
and Auditor Sinclair left for North Idaho
tonight. 1t is probable they will release
all the prisoners stu held there. The men
against whom the best cases had been
prepared escaped at the time OF the out
break and those remaining I'm custody
have been held on minor charges. IL is
probable that they will be released upon
their own Tecognizances 10 appear when
wanted.
The State viii probably sell the lumber
used in the making OF prison buildings to
the War Department for use in the con-
struction OF barracks for the troops that
are 10 remain in the district TO afford pro-
lection against future outbreaks.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-20
HOBART GROWS WEAKER.
Vice Presidents Friends Not So
Hopeful as They Were.

PATTERSON. n. J., Nov. 19.-vice Pres
ident Hobart passed the greater part Of
the day sitting at the bedroom window
at times reading the newspapers and hay-
ing Mrs. Hobart read 10 him. He tool.
less food than usual. This seems to indi-
cate that HIS stomach trouble has re-
turned. Mr.. Hobart appeared to be as
cheerful as ever and took q lively interest
I'm the topics of the day as presented by
the newspapers. There is no perceptible
change I'm his condition. but his friends
are not as hopeful as they have been.
They believe that the Vice President Is
gradually growing weaker.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-20
Loubet Unveils a Monument.

PARIS, Nov. ls.-President Loubet un-
veiled in the Place de la Nation to-day
a statue symbolizing the triumph of the
republic. The Premier. NJ. Waldeck-
Rousseau. and all the other members OF
the Cabinet were present. The ceremony
was witnessed by an immense crowd
There was an imposing procession of mu-
nicipal functionaries and labor delega-
tions. Everywhere NJ. Loubet was greet
ed with cheers. and the demonstration
passed of without serious accident.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-20
Three Female Prisoners.

PRETORIA. Nov. IS. via Lourenzo
Marquee, Nov. ls.-Three female pris-
oners, captured near Mafekins. were
brought TO Pretoria. The male prisoners
VIII follow. Rev. Abraham Hofrmeyer.
brother of J. p. Honmeyer. the Afrikan
der leader. and who was captured al I,o-
batsi but subsequently released. VIII come
20 Pretoria as soon as he Is in better
health