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AN INCREASE IS NEEDED.
Not Enough Surgeons for the
Navy.
REPORT OF VAN REYPEN
The Marine Force Has Been Enlarged
but No Provision Has Been Made for
the Medical Corps-Bxcellent
Sanitary Conditions.

Washington, Oct. 22.-The strongest
recommendation in the annual report of
Surgeon General Van Reypen, just mace
public, is that relating to an increase
in the medical corps of the army. He
points out that. while there has been a.
steady increase in the enlisted force of
the navy for the past two years, while
the marine corps has been swelled by
the addition of 5000 men, there has been
no suitable provision made for a corre-
spending increase in the medical corps,
which is charged with the care of the
health of these men. Every surgeon
VINO is not sick is said to be on duty,
and the department has been unable
to supply surgeons for recruiting and
other duties. Therefore, the surgeon
general recommends that the corps be
increased five surgeons and 20 assistant
surgeons and Ave volunteer surgeons,
who served in the war and are now in
service, to be transferred to the regu-
lar rolls. and the age limitation be re-
moved in their cases. There are IS of
these men, and in some cases they are
over 30 years of age.
1t is also earnestly urged that the
naval assistant surgeons be placed on
pay and rank. At present the army can
get all the medical service it needs,
while the navy can get scarcely any
surgeons to serve There are now four
vacancies in the rank of assistant sur
geon, and there will be eight more dur
ing the year, and the hope is expressed
that the corps will not be allowed to
die out from lack of recruits. which
must follow unless the inducements are
equal to those offered in the army at
least The surgeon general calls at
tention to the fact that of the "a cas-
ualties during the war with Spain, only
II have resulted in pensions applications
so far, most noteworthy fact in view
of the report that Is OF the casualties
resulted fatally.
In concluding the report special at
tention is invited to the excellent san
itary conditions existing in the navy,
and especially in the Asiatic squadron,
during the past year. Early precautions
were taken to prevent as far as possi-
Bile the ill effects resulting from neces-
sary climatic exposure and to give the
best care and attention to the sick. The
results in the Philippines indicate high
standard of physical efficiency in the
squadron
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MONUMENT TO PARNELL.
Ten Thousand Dollars Collected at New
York Meeting,

New York, Oct. 22.-The movement
for a monument to the late Charles
Stewart Parnell. in which Lord Mayor
Talon of Dublin and John E. Red
mond, NJ p, have come from Ireland
to interest Americans, was given an
impetus tonight at largely attended
meeting in the Academy of Music. Al
most every Irishman of local promi-
nence was present, including Richard
Croker. ex-Mayor Patrick Gleason, OF
Long Island; Judge Morgan ]. O'Brien
presiding.
The lord mayor and Mr.. Redmond
We're escorted to the academy by the
New York fund committee and by the
officers of the First and Second regi.
ments of Irish volunteers of New York.
The audience received the names of
the distinguished visitors by standing
up and cheering for some moments
AS the cheering began to subside some
one called, "Hurrah for Dom Paul"
The sentiment was a popular one and
the Boer leaders name was cheered
again and again.
After an address by the lord mayor
and few words by Mr. Redmond.
baskets We're circulated and it is es
timated that more than $4,000 was col
lected. Richard Croker gave $500;
Bourke Cochran, $500; Mayor Van
Wyck. S100.
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A BORDER FIGHT.
Fatal Conflict Between Mexicans and
Cowboys,

Fatal Conflict Between Mexicans and
Cowboys.
Dallas, Texas, Oct ga special to
the News from Ell Paso says:
War between Americans and Mexi-
cans broke out again this afternoon at
Naco, Ariz, with disastrous results.
This afternoon just as a baseball ex-
cursion from Bisbee was about to
leave Naco. a fight started between
Mexican guards and American cow
boys. and as a result four Mexican were
killed and one seriously wounded.
An American named Ryan was in
stantly killed and a Bisbee miner was
shot through the leg. The first result
ed from a row on the Mexican side
of the line between Americans and
Mexicans. The guards attempted to
arrest the American, who retreated to-
ward the line. Just before they reach
ed the line the guards opened fire,
which was promptly returned. live
ly battle occurred, lasting fully Is min
utes. More than SO shots were ex-
changed. Cowboys from this side
rushed to the aid of their friends and
opened fire across the line
Dan Burgess, a bystander, was shot
in the leg and Ryan, freighter was
riddled with bullets. Montgomery,
who was with Ryan, Is missing. One
cowboy, Joe Rhodes. was arrested and
jailed on the Mexican side of the line.
Excitement Is intense and a posse is
forming to rescue him.
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any army Of 10000 men is being assem-
bled by the government.
Tho Theater in japan,

Toxic Correspondence of the Baltimore
Sun.
The theaters are the very places to
study the Japanese. In many theaters
the entire house is divided by rails into
square pens by feet, intended for four
Japanese, but often containing half
dozen. The men and women are barefoot,
walk the narrow dividing rails to reach
their reserved "estas." The patrons kneel
within these square pens, or, when there
are no pens, they squat upon the floor in
little circular groups and smoke, eat.
drink, fan themselves and chatter Many
come in and 20 out at random; children
run to and fro. Frequently the specta tors
bring luncheon and pass the day within
the theater, the play continuing uninter-
ruptedly # E ~
The stage, which in some theaters, re-
wolves to change scenes, has two detached
projections three feet wide extending
among the audience. Upon these projec-
tions the performers run, reciting and
acting "-',=
Their acting is sufficiently curious. A
villain slain walks off the stage, a Jap
mops with a dirty cloth the chief actors
face while he is speaking. The prompter,
dressed all in black gown, hood and gir-
dle), will follow the actor all around the
stage. Other persons, also in black, run
to and fro across the stage. Those cos
tuned in black are supposed to be invisi-
BILE. Stage carpenters and helpers often
stand upon the stage and gaze and laugh
at the actors. and so on. The checking
of the umbrellas and wooden shoes of the
audience and the general scramble for
them after the performance are very
amusing.
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: TWELVE INJURED
In the Burning of a Business Block in
South Chicago.


South Chicago.
Chicago, Oct. GA business block in
South Chicago burned early to-day, en-
failing loss of $120,0O0, and painfully
injured u persons. Fourteen buildings
were burned An old landmark was de-
,stroyed in the burning of the Grand
Central hotel. 1t was a frame building
and was consumed rapidly. The guests
fhad barely time to save themselves and
ffed for safety with little apparel. The
persons who were injured received
burns or sprains and bruises
The fire originated in the barn in the
rear of Peter Hanson's saloon and
spread both east and west. The Grand
Central hotel was one of the first build
ings ito go. Nearly all of the property
was insured.
Nothing but the prompt action of the
police prevented many of the 40 hotel
guests from perishng in the fire. When
The alarm was turned in the southwest
sorner of the hotel was ablaZe. A scene
bf the widest confusion eusued. Many
ESCAPED down the stairway wearing
only their night clothes.
Thieves made their appearance dur
ing the progress of the fire, and, TAX
ing advantage of the excitement, oper
eted extensively, it is thought.
The origin of the fire is a mystery.
The, most seriously injured are:
/ Fire Lieutenant Robert Ambrose,
head and face burned; internal injuries
feared.
Mrs. Harry Fisbenz, guest. hands lac
hrated in descending on a rope fire es-
rape and severely bruised by falling the
last few feet of her descent.
A. P. Atkinson. guest face and throat
burned while descending a fire escape.
George Atkinson, guest, badly bruised
by falling to the ground after descend
Ing part way from the third story on a
rome
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ALASKAN DEMANDS.
Work of the Territorial Convention at
Work at Juneau

Work at Juneau.
Juneau. Alaska. Oct 16, via Seattle,
WASH. Oct. 22.-The Alaska territorial
convention, in session here for seven days,
has not yet completed its labors of draft
ing suitable memorial to be sent to
congress.
The convention will not go on record
as favoring territorial government, al
though Ex-Governor Swineford and others
favor it. Sitka sent no delegates to the
convention and will be ignored in the bill
under preparation. The civil government
bill adopted provides for the presiden-
tial appointment of governor and other
territorial officials. except delegate to
congress, who is to be elected by quail
fed voters Of Alaska.
The criminal code in effect since July
last is vigorously attacked. particularly
the high licenses imposed. Among other
things asked for are the granting of mu-
nicipal government. $4,000 appropriation
for the Alaskan national guard, $4,000
for education and an increase of from one
to three district courts at Juneau, St.
Michaels and Circle City. Probably three
delegates will be sent to Washington to
present the memorial.
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| 90 with the transaction. he nhder-
stood the money was afterWard, 3nu
some time in the spring OF the present
year, paid through the First National
bank OF Kaiispell.
D. r. Peeler, president OF the First
National bank, was called, but upon
being asked for his books. refused TO
produce them Commissioner Dufy
continued the matter, until Wednesday
morning. at which time he ordered that
Mr.. Peeler produce his books. Peeier
still refusing, the commissioner gave
him until Wednesday afternoon to think
1t over. at which time Peeler was or
dered into the custody of the sheriff
This morning the matter came before
Judge Smith of the district banrh on
writ of habeas corpus. and, after ar
gument was submitted, taken under ad-
visement by the court
Among the other witnesses was w.
A. Conrad Of the Conrad National bank,
who testified that Senator Geger bor-
rowed $500 of him during the campaign,
which was paid after Geiger's return
from Helena
Much interest is manifested over the
probable outcome of these matters. A
great many persons know a whole lot,
but are wary of taking any hand. II
Whiteside succeeds in showing up any
more testimony he will have to invent
a new design In corkscrews. The wit
nesses SO far called have all affected
an air Of ignorance about matters of
which, il common rumor is true, they
know more than the average church
deacon knows about prayer. Anyhow.
kalispell has enjoyed an exceptional
season of high-class entertainment this
week. 1t is hoped the stars may play
a return engagement in the near fu-
ture.
If Carr does not locate permanently
in Spokane the town may enjoy real
circus. He has not been seen in these
parts since the announcement was made
that his deposition was going to he ta-
ken. 1t is rumored that he forgot to
take a change of linen
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KILLED BY THE ROBBERS
Resistance to Highwaymen Fol-
lowed by Death.
THEY ARE SURROUNDED
A Policeman in the Pursuing Party Shot
Down by the Band ts-Killed by
TIE First Volley - They
[ Cannot Escape.

q Atchison, Kan, Oct. 22.--Two robbers
last night shot one man and wounded
another in a store at Doniphan, which
they later robbed. and to-day ambushed
and shot and killed a policeman and
wounded another man, both members
of a posse pursuing them. Tonight the
robbers are surrounded six miles north
of Atchison and an attempt to capture
them will be made at midnight. Dead:
JOHN BROWN. Doniphan.
ROBERTSON DICKERSON, Atchi-
son.
! Wounded:
/ Charles kuchs, Doniphan.
y James Hays, Atchison.
The robbers entered the store of
Kuchs at Doniphan at O'Clock last
might and at the point Of revolVers or
dered a number of men present to hold
up their hands. The order was obeyed
quickly and one of the robbers started
for the money drawer Kuchs and
Brown, son of the postmaster at DON
3phan, made a movement to resist. Two
pistols in the hands Of the robbers
cracked instantly. Brown fell dead
where he stood and kuchs WINGED from
IA wound in his arm. This was the sig
nal to fee and the store was cleared
IN WINK, While the robbers hurriedly
empted the till and made off.
A party made up Of Atchison and
Doniphan men, all heavily armed,
started out this morning in search Of
the robbers Late this afternoon, six
miles north Of Atchison, they came upon
Fhe robbers unawares, the latter firing
upon them from ambush. Robert Dick
Aerson, an Atchison police officer, was
tshot and killed at the first volley, and
before a rally could be made by the pur-
fsuers James Hayes fell with bullet
In his arm.
The robbers were hidden from view
and the posse. at disadvantage in the
growing darkness. were compelled to
withdraw after firing a few shots. The
robbers had duplicated their work of
the night before and again escaped un-
hurt. Tonight they are hiding behind
barricade of logs with the posse keep
ing respectful distance. At daybreak
a determined effort will be made to cap
ture the robbers.
They are surrounded and it will be
impossible for them to escape.
The killing of Officer Dickerson
caused intense excitement here. He was
a man of daring and well known. To-
night special train, fairly loaded with
armed men, left Atchison for the scene.
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W. c. T. us mt the Churches.

Seattle, Wash, Oct. 22-The leaders of
the National w. c. T. u. spent to-day in
addressing large congregations in the
churches OF the city. Mrs. Katharine l..
Stevenson, president of the Massachu-
sets w. c. T. u, delivered the annual
sermon. The church was crowded.
In the First NJ. +. church, Y. NJ. c. A.
and other houses of worship general SER
vices were held Tomorrow the union
Will continue its work. Reports of af-
MATED interests, reports of superlntend-
entS and of the committee on resolutions
will be the features
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IMMENSE RAILROAD SCHEME,
A Sweeping Consolidation Is About to
Take Place,

Chicago, Oct. 22.-The Chronicle to-mor-
row will say: AS corollary of the Pull
man. Wagner consolidation deal the re-
adjustment of railroad stockholders on an
enormous scale is said on high authority
to be the next move on the boards.
tinancier with very close relations to the
Morgan financial syndicate of New York,
now in Chicago, is authority for the
statement that the next few months will
witness a sweeping consolidation OF rail-
road interests.
The plans of Morgan and his attorneys
according to the authority quoted, are
no less than the welding together Of the
railroad interests controlled by the Har-
riman-Gould and Vanderbilt interests.
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Death of Major Howard.

Omaha, Neb.. Oct GA special cable
was received here to-day announcing
the death in the Philippines on Satur-
day of Major Guy Howard, son of Cen
eral o. o. Howard. The cablegram,
dated Saturday, was received by Judge
j. M. Wolworth. father-in-law OF Major
Howard. and read as follows:
Guy Howard killed in action to-day:
Major Howard was well known in
Omaha being on General Howard's sta II
when the latter was stationed here. He
was married in this city Is years ago
to Miss Wolworth, and the nuptials
were a notable society function. Mrs.
Howard resides here with her three
children,
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INDIAN BEATERS,
Four Soldiers Implicated will Be Given
n Trial.

Globe Ariz., Oct. 22.-The 10 negro SOL
diers of the 25th infantry accused Of beat
ing with clubs four Tonic Indians on the
night of Oct. 10 at San Carlos Indian
agency had preliminary hearing yester-
day before United States Commissioner
Charles T. Martin, who held the defend
ants each under $500 bail to appear before
the United States grand jury. The pris-
oners will be taken to Florence to-mor-
row where the United States court of the
Second judicial district meets on Nov.
30
The Indian policeman whose skull was
fractured by a blow dealt by George
Young, a soldier, is still in precarious
condition. There is no excitement among
the Indians at San Carlos and yester-
days proceedings. indicating punishment
of the offenders will have a salutary ef-
feet.
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BrOke the Recard-

New York, Oct. 22-William n
Brown. who has been endeavoring since
Thursday morning to break the 1000
mile road record, completed his task at
7:05 tonight. The 10 centuries, which
were ridden over a triangular course
near Valley Stream, Long Island, We're
made in about 81 hours, seven hours
ahead of the previous record. Brown
finished in good condition.
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Expects n Warm Fight.

Toledo, Ohio. Oct. 22.-Mr. and Mrs.
BRYAN passed through the city this MORN
ing bound for Harlan, Iowa, where Mr.
BRYAN has an engagement to speak on
Monday. He will go direct from there
to Nebraska He says the fight in Ne
braska will be an exceptionally warm
one, and claims the state for his party
by an increased majority.
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En- Route to Manila.

Denver, Colo, Oct 22-The 3sth reg-
ment U. s. V. en- route to Manila via
San Francisco. passed through Denver i'll
three battalions to-day. The entire regi-
ment arrived over the Burlington and was
transferred TO the Rio Grande road, the
first section at o'clock this morning,
the second late this afternoon and the
third about midnight.
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Altgeld VIII Speak.

Chicago. Oct 22.-William J. Bryan
stopped off in Chicago to-day long enough
to meet John P. Altgeld. The former
governor assured the Nebraskan that he
was ready to go into his friends home
state and make 10 speeches when the
campaign committee was ready to bid him
do so.
Governor Roosevelt of New York and
Assistant Secretary of War Melkejohn
will visit Nebraska in the interest of the
republican ticket.
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ing blows on the nose, jaw and in the pit
of the stomach in a prizefight with
Charles Chelius, aged 49, in the basement
OF the Wilke home. The boys belonged
to amateur clubs and fought for SIS
purse. Chelius was arrested.
The Anaconda standard., 1899-10-23
Miners Trials.

Moscow, Idaho, Oct. 22.-The trials
of more than 100 Occur d'Alene miners
on charge of stopping the United
States mails at Wardner on April 90,
will begin the coming week in the
United States court Several of the
accused have already been brought here
from Wardner.
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WANTS TO HANG.
A Minnesota Convict Confesses to Several
Murders.

saltwater Mimi. Oct 22.-J. C. Nc
Bride. convict at the penitentiary serv-
Ing three years for assault. has made a
remarkable confession to Warden We'll
fer. Mcbride confesses to the murder of
two officers, Joseph Grant and John Nc
Mott. at Geneva, H., Aug. 90, 1884: the
murder of Julia Buckmire at Geneva, a
postoff1ce robbery and the murder of
marshal at Ottawa, Kan; the burglary
of hardware store and a shooting Of
policeman at Guide Rock Neb, and
many burglaries and highway robber.
les.
He claims to have confessed because
his conscience bothered him and says
ne is anxious to be punished for his
crimes.
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Revolution in Colombia

Colon, Colombia, Oct. 92-The revolu-
ton has extended from Gundinamarca
to Lima. The Colombian gunboat Moy-
aca is about to leave for Guaca, where
The Anaconda standard., 1899-10-23

Ex-Assistant Secretary of the Navy
McAdoo. the last speaker, said that the
eloquent baskets were the best re-
sponse to the eloquence of Mr.. Red
mOnd
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New Ynrk,s RcPistratinn

New York. Oct. 22.-The registration of
Greater New York is completed. The
total registration was 476,717.
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Killed in a Prize Fight

Chicago Oct. 22.-William wilke, aged
ID, died last night one hour after receiy-
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-11
TRADE WITH OUR COLONIES

Marvellous Growth of Our Comm cree
During the Current Year.
Washington, Sept. 1.-THE war de-
partment made public yesterday state
ment of the trade between the United
States and all of her colonies under
military control, and with Cuba, as
well, for the seven months of 1899 end
ing July 81, making comparison with
the year 1898.
The exports from the United States
to Cuba for the seven months were
$14, lie, ,993 in 1899, against 81 ,4S5, ,937 In
1898. The imports into the United
States from Cuba for the same period
were Sl9,976,956 in 1S99s against $12,-
474,770 in 1898.
The exports from the United States
to Porto Rico for the seven months
were $2,299, ,221 in 1899, against $685.
1lO in 1898. Imports into the United
States from Porto Rico during the
same time were $3,379,944 in 1899,
against $2,253, 800 in 1898
The exports from the United States
to the Philippine islands from Jan. 1
to July 81 were $386,109 in 1899,
against $65, ,736 in 1898. The imports
into the United States from the Phil
ippine islands for the same period
were $3,274,l34 in 1899, against $2,2S3,-
775 in 1898.
The trade of the United States with
the various islands when stated by
months shows marvellous growth Of
our commerce. The growth of ex-
ports by months has been very graft
flying in all the islands and especially
so in the Philippine islands.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-11
American Coal Supply

j. Foster Brown, a British mining
engineer, who recently read an article
before the Society of Arts, in Eng
land, on the Exhaustion of the
British coal supply" advances the
view that in fifty years the most
valuable Of the coal seams of the
British coal fields will be exhausted.
1t may appear novel and startling
to venture the prediction that before
the close of the twentieth century, if
anything like the present rate of in
crease is maintained in the coal out
put of the United States, the coal
supply of this country will be near
ing exhaustion, so far as our valuable
seams are concerned, but those who
have given the matter of our coal re-
sources serious and intelligent atten-
tion are having this conclusion forced
upon them, says a writer in the Coal
Trade Journal. 1t is true that the
coal bearing strata of the United
States are Of such vast area as to en-
courage the view that our coal re-
sources could supply the world for
many centuries but the more
the various coal fields of the
country are being developed, the
more We are learning that our coal
seams are not continuous sheets
which extend over the areas where
they are due, bat are, on the con.
trary, generally local deposits.
In the present stage Of develop
ment it would be difficult, if not i'm
possible, to form even an approximate
estimate Of the amount Of available
coal in any given coal field but it
can be safely stated that there is not
one-twentieth the quantity which has
been claimed by our geologists. In
all of the nine states traversed by
the Great Appalachian coal field
there are seldom more than one or
two seams of coal met Of mineable
thickness in any perpendicular sec
ton, while there are due ten to
twelve distinct coal horizons, on each
of which a bed of mineable thick
ness is met in some one locality or
another of the coal field.
The areas Of barren ground are
due to several causes-to water spaces
in the coal marsh at the time the coal
vegetation was forming to denuding
forces, which swept the peatty tissue
away in the first stages Of the sub
sidence of the land, but more gener-
ally to the presence Of hills Of wide
extent in the coal plain upon which
no vegetation was ever deposited, or
was deposited so meagerly that only
a few inches Of coal was formed.
There are some marked exceptions
to this rule, as in the anthracite re-
gion of Pennsylvania and the Frost
burg region OF Maryland, where
eight or nine different beds Of work
able height are fonnd in single sec
tions. The steadiest and most per
sistent seams of coal are met with on
the eastern lines OF the Great APP
palachian coal field.