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The evening times., 1899-06-27
CHARGES AGAINST MIR. HUNTER
American Minister at Honduras Ac-
cured of NeglectfuI Conduct.

New Orleans, June 27.-Benjamin B.
Pears. President Of the Pittsburg and Hon.
duras Company and brother OF Frank S.
Pears, of Pittsburg. who was recently mur-
dered by soldier at San Pedro, Hondu-
ras, for which the United States made a
demand for an indemnity Of SIC. 1000, has re-
rived here from Puerto Cortez and charges
that Minister Hunter has greatly neglected
the case.
When Mr.. Hunter passed through here
recently en- route to Central America he
announced that he had instructions from
the State Department to bring the Pears
time possible. and Mr.. Pears says that he
himself received two letters from the de-
partment TO the same effect.
AS yet Minister Hunter is said to have
done nothing. Mr.. Pears has been to Hon
duras. but he found the case just where
it was when his brother was murdered.
The family care nothing for the indemnity.
but in the interest of Americans they want
Bonilla, Governor OF San Pedro. said TO be
responsible for the murder OF Pears, re-
moved. The failure Of Minister Hunter
TO act Immediately has had a most demor-
alizing effect. Mr.. Pears says. on Ameri-
cans in Honduras. nearly 80 per cent OF
them Withdrawing because they do not
feel safe under the prospective policy Of
the natives.
There arrived also Puerto Cortez. ]. G.
Richards. and S. II. Harris. Americans in
Guatemala, who also enter complaints
against Minister Hunter. Richards was
arrested without any charge being made
against him and was confined some time III
the Guatemala Jail. Finally. with his
friend. Harris. he was banished from the
country in spite of his portest to the
American minister.
Richards attributes his arrest and BAN
ishment to the entering of claim for
home mining land desired by Guatemalans
who wanted TO get him out of the country
to secure the property. He and Harris will
go to Washington TO lay their complaint
before Secretary Hay.
The State Department is uninformed of
any charges against Minister Hunter. and
it is stated by officials today that he has
done his duty fully SO far as the depart
ment is aware. The Pears case is said to
have been adiudicated months ago. and a
formal demand made by this Government
for indemnity. 1t was remarked. however
by the official in charge at the department
People think these matters can be set
tied in fifteen minutes, whereas il they get
the claim in fifteen years they are lucky.
The department is leaving the matter en-
tirely in the hands of Minister Hunter.
Nothing is being done in this country a;
present to collect the $4,000.
The evening times., 1899-06-27

Mas Marie Downtain. daughter Of Major
James G. Downtain, of this city. and Mr..
William A. Ohley were married yesterday
at Norfolk. Va. at old st. Paufs Church
Mr. Ohley was formerly secretary Of state
of West Virginia.
The evening times., 1899-06-27
PLANS FOR new CRUISERS
Six Speedy Vessels, to Be Modern
in Every Detail.
Faster Than the RAleigh. and m In
creased Steanin6 Radius-General
DinsensiOns anaoiFeatuFes of the
Craft-WoOd Used In Construction
VIII be Reduced to . Mfnimum.

| The Naval Board on Construction
has completed designs for the six, superb
new cruisers Of over 5000 tons displace-
| ment and a steamfng radius of action that
will make them outciass any ships Of their
kind now in the service. Congress at its
session made provision for all these ves-
protected cruisers Of great power. Owing
to the dificulty in securing armor how
ever. no attempt has been made to draw
the plans for any except vessels of the
| cruiser class.
| While the act authorizing these cruisers
directed that they should be Of about $500
| tons displacement, it has been found by the
| experts that the appropriation would per-
NIT of larger vessels. and designs have
therefore been drawn for vessels of 3,4OO
| tons when loaded heavily. In appearance
| and effectiveness the ships will approxi-
mate the Raleigh and Cincinnati, but are
to have less engine power. a far greater
coal capacity. and thus be enabled to
| steam long distances without necessitating
| stops for coal. They will be sheathed and
coppered, and modern in all respects.
For many years Chief Constructor Hich-
born was unsupported in his advocacy of
sneatning Tor ships bottoms, but persist
eat argument. combined with many object
lessons from the reports Of the work of
ships in service. which tended to prove the
statements in favor of sheathing, has at
last overcome the strong prejudice against
1t, and all Of the twelve ships authorized
by the last Congress are to be sheathed
and coppered.
The new cruisers are designed for a
speed OF sixteen and oae-half knots, but
will make seventeen knots when pushed,
while the Raleigh and Cincinnati were de-
signed for a speed Of nineteen knots The
former will be able to maintain their de-
signed speed indefinitely. while the latter
could scarcely maintain speed of fifteen
knots, and that with an excessive con-
sumption OF coal. The horse power requir-
ed In the new designs is 4.50O. as compared
with 10000 in the Raleigh and Cincinnati,
which means less than half the weight of
propelling machinery.
The general dimensions and features of
the new cruisers will be as follows:
The evening times., 1899-06-27

Mr.. and Mrs.iC G.. Gockeler, whose mar
riage occurred last week, are at the West
End Hotel. Asbury Park, N. ].
The evening times., 1899-06-27
NORTH ATLANTIC FLEET
Programme of Summer EvOlutiOnS
to Be Carried Out.

Many Famous Ships VIII Afterward
BE Detached for Repairs-The Adj
Formation of q Light-Draught
Squadron of Auxiliary Cruisers.
The evening times., 1899-06-27

Mrs. Rufus Saxton has gone to Danville,
Va, for a stay Of several weeks.
The evening times., 1899-06-27

The marriage of Miss Eta Patten
Searles, daughter Of Mr.. and MIS- J. II.
Searles. and MIR. Edgar G. Busey. OF Buf-
falo. will take place tomorrow evening at
$3.50 p. m. at North Carolina Avenue M.
r. Church. No cards.
The evening times., 1899-06-27

Full load displacement, about ...... 300 tons
Coal carried trial ....... 40 tons
Total bunker capacity ............... .D0 tons
Speed on trial -..---.-...-.-..-.-.. 16iz KITS
Estimated indicatedi HORSEPOWER .... $500
Type of boilers, watcr-tube.
Number of boilers ..................
Main battery. 10 6inch, 5O-caiibre rapid fire
guns Auxiliary battery. 6-pounder and 9 l.
FOUNDER rapid-fire guns; Colt machine guns
The ordnance will all be designed for
smokeiess powder and the 5-inch guns
Will be more effective than the old type of
6-inch guns. Eight of them will be mount
ed on the main deck. in recessed parts, the
four forward ones having a range from
right forward to so degrees abaft the beam,
and the four after ones from right aft to
so degrees before beam. The two remain
ing 5-inch guns will be mounted behind
shields on the spar deck: one forward
and one aft. Four 6-pounders will be
mounted on the main deck. two forward,
two amidship. and four more on the spar
deck. The two 1-pounders will be mounted
aft on the main deck and the Colt machine
guns on top of the hammock berthing
amidship.
The coal capacity OF these shps. with
bunkers full GOO tons). is sufficient to give
them radius of action at full speed of
about 1900 miles. At the most economical
rate of steaming. probably in the neighbor-
hood of ten knots per hour, they will be
able to steam about $500 miles without
recoaling. or more than sufficient 20 take
them from San Francisco to Manila. The
ammunition supply will be large. as it
should be to make rapid fire guns effective.
For each of the 5-inch guns they will carry
$50 rounds and for each of the 6-pounders
500 rounds.
The wood material used in the construc-
ton of the hulls will be reduced to a mini
mum. All the bulkheads on the gun and
berth decks will be Of metal, and they will
each be fitted with pilot house on the
spar deck. built entirely of non n-magn etc
metal. Where il is necessary to use wood
for any purpose 1t will be treated with the
electric fireproofing process before being
worked. water-tight deck covered with
half-inch plate will be worked from stem
to stern the sides sloping down to three
feet below the water-line. and the fat or
midship portion rising Is inches above the
same. On top Of the water-tight deck at
the sides a belt of obturating material will
be worked, covering the water-line for the
whole length Of the ship. All of the pro-
pelling machiney. steering gear. and mag
aziues will be be,cs the water tight deck.
The rig will be two-masted schooner.
with signal yards on the foremast. The
sail area will be about 5000 square feet.
Each vessel will have two searchlights. an
electric signaling system, and a complete
installation Of electric lights. The blowers
for ventilation and deck winches will be
operated by electricity. Each ship will
carry one 30-foot steam cutter. one 30-foot
launch. two 2S-foot cutters. two e6-foot
cutters, one 2S-foot whaleboat gig. one 2S-
foot whaleboat. and one 1S-foot dingy. The
complement will be q officers, 23S seamen.
and 25 marines.
The evening times., 1899-06-27

Miss Katie Rea. of 1910 Street, has
gone to Atlantic City to Join her sister,
Mrs J. S. Redman. 1H
The evening times., 1899-06-27

Mrs. Theodore F. Gatchel, of Des Moines.
and her daughter, DR.. NJ. III. Gatchell, OF
Chicago. are the guests Of Mrs. 7. H. Mar
tin, 1927 T Street. -. a.r
Word comes from Philadelphia that Ad-
miral Schley and his wife arrived at Wal
lingford as the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
Clure on Saturday evening, after receiving
an immense popular ovation in Chester
and along his way to Wallingford. He Is
much exhausted. not so much from his ON
cial ,abors as from the popular exactions
made upon him by a grateful and appre-
ciative people. and he hopes TO have few
weeks quiet rest. 1t is probable that he
will go to New York on the Sd Of July to
meet the officers Of the Brooklyn, his flag
ship OF Santiago. where the anniversary Of
the battle will be celebrated. but he will
return on the Fourth, and some time in
the afternoon will attend the Fourth OF
July celebration at Chester Park, where a
great preparations are being made for the
grandest celebration OF the Fourth July
in the history OF Delaware county. When
the Admiral leaves Wallingford. he will go
to the New England coast, accompanied by
Mrs. Schley. to spend some time with their
daughter, Mrs. Wortley, and her husband.
In writing up the history of the newspa-
per clipping industry, correspondent in a
Western journal has this to say of its
White House patrons: Mrs. Harrison
subscribed and her daughter has many
books full of the things printed about "Ba-
by Mckee. Mrs. Cleveland had a scrap
book of personal notices-not. however of
herself. but of her husband. The wives OF
many other prominent men have similar
books, which it is both reasonable and
charitable to hope do not include the carl
catures of their liege lords.
The evening times., 1899-06-27
ss:.ssis. s. sss 5. $1.98

Choice of the new
est Parasol crea-
tions, consisting OF
taffeta silks. chiffon,
etc. - hemstitched
and trimmed in the
most charming styles
with natural and
inlaid patterns -
worth So to 81, for
The evening times., 1899-06-27

Mrs. Theodore F. Gatchel. Of Des Moines.
and her daughter, DR.. NJ. NJ. Gatchell. Of
Chicago. are the guests Of Mrs. 7. H. Mar
tin 1927 Street. -. a.r
The evening times., 1899-06-27
Ladies' ~.
RHc Hosiery, 2k'

Ladies' black and
tan cotton Hose. full
seamless-with double
heel and toe-such as
never sold under 12lzc
a pair. for.
The age-herald., 1899-03-16
TREATY OF PEACE.
Will be Ratified After Dissolution of the
 Cortes.

Madrid, March 15-An extraordinary speech made by General Castellanos, the spanish governors general of Cuba, who was recently appointed captain-general of Madrid, to the soldiers during an inspec- ton which he made at the barracks yester- day, has caused intense anger in military circles. The captain-general said:
 'There is only one thing good in the army, and it is the soldier himself. As to the officers, if they are derelict in their du- ty, l am accustomed to send them to the galleys.'
 7 The officers have demanded that the min- ister of war, General Polavieja, take action in the matter.
 The cabinet council this evening decided that the treaty of peace with the United States should be ratified immediately after the dissolution of the cortes, which will probably be decreed tomorrow
 The elections to the new chamber are to be fixed for April 16, and to the senate for April 30. the new cortes to reassemble on May ?.
The age-herald., 1899-03-16
(Ga'[l]|Z|!!|l (Ga'|[!;l \ B!
THE PLUMBER S
Tell Why they Condemned St. Vincents
 Hospital Boards.

The plumbers wish the public to under stand their position in condemning the &C., tion of St. Vincent's hospital board in awarding the contract for tine building to an outside firm.
 As they put it, they want to arouse an interest in home industries and prevent work from going to outside cities. The following signed statement was given to the press last night.
 The plumbers state that they can see no reason why the hospital board should go outside of the city for the plans or for bids on the hospital, as they consider the tal- ent or Birmingham equal to that of Balti- more or Montgomery They, they plumb CTS, state that the people or Birmingham have given the hospital association SlO. 900. and that the difference in the figures be- tween Montgomery and Birmingham is only S6, and to substitute this they offer the following fgures:
 The bid of R. M. Newbold's, of Brmng- ham, not including plumbing, was $64, ,59s
 With the lowest bid on plumbing from Birmingham added, which was s4,5OO, the total is $69,099
 s67,Ss3, with $1.7OO added, which was given them in order to induce them to employ union labor.
 The difference in favor of Montgomery was S6.
 This. the plumbers claim, Is an injustice to the people of Birmingham, who should be entitled to a preference. And even if Montgomery was lower on the building, Birmingham was the lowest on the plumb ing by $750
 HENRY FORSTMAN, President. L. E. DUL1V1N, Secretary
The age-herald., 1899-03-16
Henry Miller Come Tonight

An attraction new to this city is to ap- pear at or Brien's opera house ton ght yet through It's reputation gained in other cit ies during the past two years, well as the pleasant reminiscence which will occur to the minds of our regular theater patrons, It is recognized in advance of its appear ance as a high-class organization of merit. Henry Miller has recently become a star in romantic plays, and as such has been ac- corded a place prominent upon the dramat- ic stage.
 His success was immediate with hs first vehicle, "Heartsease," which he offers here, and which ran a hundred nights at the Garden Theater, New York. The initial season of his stellar career was stamped with the positive approval of the public. In the matter of the supporting company it is said that MT. Miller has shown that he appreciates the true value of the dra- matic picture by allowing Mr. Charles Frohman to surround him with a cast of superior excellence. vs
The age-herald., 1899-03-16
THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS
Lost in Big Waterspout-All Important
 Bridges are Gone.

Gadsden, March 15.-(SpeciaL) )-There was a regular water spout in this section Tues day night, and thousands of dollars dam- age was done. The Coosa river is rising two feet an hour. All the creeks are up and bridges are going every few hours. The bridge across Town creek, in the heart of the city, collapsed and was washed away. The dummy lines and Rome and Decatur bridges across Little Wills creek are down.
 Two landslides and 65G feet of track on the Chattanooga Southern washed away. seven miles above Gadsden, two bridges and U90 yards of track on the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis were washed away, and no trains can run at Coal Creek. T. G. Ewing lost his levee. The damage done so far will amount to $50,000.
 All bridges of importance in the city are gone. Coosa river rose 26 feet, while Rome reports 30 feet. The rainfall was inches Nothing like it ever visited this section before.
The age-herald., 1899-03-16
~THE PLAYo

,'"The Highwayman," with a wealth Of pretty girls, magnificent costumes. entrance ing music, and beautiful scenery was the attraction at o'Brien's last evening, and Best of the season" was the unanimous verdict of the fair-sized audience which witnessed the rendition.
 The opera is the production of DeKoven & Smith, and has proved quite as popular as Robin Hood"
 The scene Is laid in the time of the third George and the plot hangs round the ad- ventures of Dick Fitzgerald, an Irish sol- dier, who. after being fleeced at cards by Dick Hawkhurst, gambler, takes to the road and wins fame, if not renown. as Cap tain Scarlet, highwayman.
 Lady, Constance Sinclair who was Dick 5 boyhood sweetheart and who still retains her affection for the outlaw, secures his pardon from. the king. This pardon falls into the hands of HaWkhurst, and Lady Constance. disguised as Scarlet, holds up a stage coach in which Hawkhurst is trave,- ing in order to make him deliver up the document. Captain Rodney. one of Nei- sons officers, also resolves to hold up the coach, in the disguise of Scarlet, in order to carry off his sweetheart, Pamela. Toby. the third to don the Scarlet mask and cloak with the stage coach the object of his at
 
 and does so to appear hero in the eyes of his sweetheart, the barmaid.
 The three alleged Scarlets are arrested by different officials who appear at the scene of the hold-up. In the meanwhile the true Captain Scarlet masquerades as Lord kil- kenny and devotes his time to securing the release of the prisoners Finally, however, he is confronted by the real Lord Kilkenny and is just about to be carried off to Lon don when Lady Constance produces the pardon and all ends well.
 Camille D'Arvie as Lady Constance was superb. She has sweet, clear voice, and the audience encored her each time she ap- peared.
 Reginald Roberts who took the part of Dick Fitzgerald, alias Captain Scarlet, while not possessing an attractive stage ap- pearance, has a magnificent voice and sang with vim that captured the audience.
 The hit of the evening was made by George O'Donnell Constable Foxy Quill er who with his coterie of humble and in- ferior associates, to quote himself, de- voted his time to the pursuit of Captain Scarlet.
 The other parts well placed and the chorus is well-trained and balanced
 On the whole the performance was per haps the most enjoyable that Messrs. Grambs & Theiss have offered this season.
The age-herald., 1899-03-16
DISASTROUS RAIN STORM.
Kennedy Experiences the Worst in Its
 History.

Kennedy, March 15.-(Special.)-The most disastrous rainstorm passed through this section last night between 12 and o'clock ever known, washing away houses, barns, wagons and railroad bridges and tracks The water mills and dams of Dr. w. H. Kennedy, E. E. McNeil, T. M. Brannon and Mr. Trull were completely destroyed. w. H. Caraway's steam mill also sustain ed heavy damages. Dr. Kennedys stables were partly demolished and w. T. Wal kers fine jack, valued at $500. and one or two cows and quantity of feed stun.
 The water got thirty inches high in w. H. Plotts store house, and his loss will be about $500. Luxpalilah river is rising fast. and it is almost sure to wash away the wagon bridge at this place. The Southern Railway company's tracks are torn up in many places and trestles across all prin- cipal streams between Columbus, Miss, and Oakman, Ala, are demolished.
 It will likely be several days before traffic is resumed No loss of life has yet been re- ported.
The age-herald., 1899-03-16
GOVERNOR T. c. FLETCHER, OF MISSOURI.

Hon. Thomas O. Fletcher, the noted War Governor of the State of Missouri, is a great friend of Fortuna. He writes The Pe-ru-na Drug Mfg Co.,, Colum bus, Ohio:
 Gentlemen For years I have been afflicted with chronic catarrh, which has gone through my whole system, and no one knows the torture and misery I have passed through. My doctor has prescribed various remedies, and have never found any relief until was per suaded by friend to use Dr. Hartman's Fortuna. After the use of one bottle I feel like 8 new man. It also cured me of dropping had in my throat, and built my system up generally. To those who are suffering with catarrh I take pleasure in recommending your great medicine. Very respectfully,
 Thomas c. Fletcher.
 Catarrh in its various forms is rapidly becoming national curse. An un- doubted remedy has been discovered by Dr. Hartman. This remedy has been thoroughly tested during the past forty years. Prominent men have come to know of it's virtues and are making pub lie utterances on the subject. To save the country we must save the people. To save the people we must protect them from disease. The disease that is at once the most prevalent and stubborn of cure is catarrh.
 Miss Minnie Armstrong, the author of GThe Modern Evil," and a well-known newspaper woman of New York City, writes the following letter to Dr. Hart man:
The age-herald., 1899-03-16

Minnie Armstrong. induced me to try Pe-ru-na, and, to my surprise, before l had finished taking one bottle began to grow stronger and sleep better nights, continued taking Pe-ru-na right along, until, at the expiration of three months, I was able to resume my labors on The Press, and completed novel upon which was engaged when taken i'll, went to the Worlds Fair as newspaper core. spondent and as one of the Lady Repre-. sentatives, and neither" "died nor went insane," as my physicians predicted. ] have continued writing every day since and am in perfect health, entirely free from all nervous complaints, and sleeg well. I cannot speak too highly of Pe ru-na for tired, worn-out brain, and in somnia and nervous prostration.
 Minnie L. Armstrong.
The age-herald., 1899-03-16
schaichi at the Auditorium

A large audience was al the auditorium last night to listen to Madame Scalchi and the artists with her. It was an apprecia- = tive audience, too; so appreciative that it was too impatient to applaud to wait un- til the singers last note was finished be- fore 1t began a vigorous handclapping. Scalchi was trifie disappointing at first, but when she sang 1.-The Lost Chord the splendid quality of her voice showed and the audience grew enthusiastic.
 The favorite of the evening seemed to be Mile. Noldi Her soprano was pleasing in every phase. There were tears In the eyes of the more tender hearted when she sang Kathleen Mavourneen" in response to an encore.
The age-herald., 1899-03-16
AN ALL DAY FIGHT.
Twentieth Infantry Encountered the
 Enemy at Pasig.

Los Angeles, Cal, March 15.-A cable gram to the Times from Brigadier General II. G. Otis, dated Manila. March 15. says:
 The twentieth infantry had an al-day hght at Pasig. Three thousand rebels were encountered and defeated. They were routed with heavy loss. Our loss was small. Three hundred and fifty rebel sol diers were made prisoners. Wheaton's brig ade now holds the towns of Pasig and Pat eros. This news is based upon official in- formation. Our river gunboats fought their way into the lake"