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The suburban citizen., 1900-02-03
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.

The Sugar Trust is now said to be estSh~
lished in Germany.
King Oscar has asked the Swedish Parlia-
ment for funds for guns, rifles and ammuni-
tion.
The dowager Duchess OF schleswig- HOl-
stein, mother Of Empress Augusta, died in
Dresden.
The Duke OF Teck, who died suddenly on
Sunday, had been insane for some time. Tha
English court goes in morning.
Spanish police seized Carist arsenal in
Polencia containing one hundred thousand
cartridges and quantities Of arms.
The Chinese Emperor has been forced TO
abdicate, and has named Pu Chun, a boy Of
nine years, to be emperor in his stead.
The French senatorial elections resulted In
a complete rout for the Nationalists, only
three out Of their thirty candidates being
elected.
A serious view Is taken in diplomatic cir
cles In Vienna OF the situation in China, and
It is reported there that all the powers will
send warships there.
clever trick, based upon the arrival Of a
German steamer at Tumaoo, Colombia, en-
abled the governor Of that place to prevent
the rebels capturing 1t.
The German Evangelical Womens FEEDER
alton has petItIoned the Imperial Chancellor
to call conference to decide upon prevent
i've measures against traflc in girls for i'm
moral purposes
The German newspapers observed the En-
peror's birthday anniversary by praising him
as the champion Of peace and the promoter
OF civilization. The Center party organs,
however, reminded him that the Jesuits had
not been recalled.
The British steamer Queen Wilhelmina,
from Rotterdam for Baltimore, broke her
tunnel shaft at sea. was picked up by tho
steamer Marquette, but the tow ropes broke
in heavy seas, and the Marquette had to
abandon the disabled steamer.
The suburban citizen., 1900-02-03
EXPLOSION IN MILL.
One Man Killed and a Dozen Others In
jured-Four Large Boilers
FxuIOde

Plttsburg, Pa, Especial. )-The steel de-
partment Of Phillips, Nimick & Co.'s rolling
mill, on West Carson street, was completely
wrecked and dozen men we're injured by
the explosion of battery Of four large boil
ers. The shock OF the bursting boilers was
heard throughout the lower end Of the city
and several thousand people were attracted
to the scene OF the accident The loss to the
plant will be enormous.
All the injured men were quickly removed
from the ruins. Five were mutilated almost
beyond recognition, and one or two more
deaths may result. The injured were taken
to temporary hospital hastily provided,
and local physicians were summoned to re-
lieve their suffering.
casualties:
Dead; Simon Holland, fireman. lived near
South Eleventh street; died at Homeopathic
Hospital. Injured; Daniel Noonan, badly
cut and soalded; Constantine Gallagher,
badly burned and cut William kirkpatrick,
cut about eye, not badly hurt; Frank Stone,
cut over the eyes, Patrick Daily, cut on the.
head, not badly hurts Jeremiah Collinsf
Barney Easterburg. cut over the eye, not
badly hurt; W. 7. Cook Peter Bynos.
The explosion was one OF the most terrific
that ever occurred In a Pittsburg mill. The
roof OF the boiler room was completely lifted
from the building and the flying iron and
steel fell In all directions Heavy beams and
portions Of the masonry were thrown from
the foundations. The men were crushed to
the ground on the spot where they were at
tending to the rolls, and those beside the
boilers were scalded by the escaping steam.
The bodies Of the men were so burned ana
begrimed that they were scarcely reoogniza-
BILE.
The families OF the workmen who live tn
the neighborhood realized the extent OF ths
accident the moment the thunder OF the ex-
plosion was heard, and women and children
rushed at once to the mill crying for their
loved ones, who we're believed to be buried
beneath the ruins. It was impossible for tlt"c
cooler heads to keep back the torrent OF
humanity that surged up to the gates, and
for time the frantic women interlered with
tho work OF the rescuers.
The mill had been stopped over Sunday,
and the boilers had just been fred prepaTa-
tory to starting the mills again. More than
a hundred men were standing about ready
TO go to work when the explosion occurred.
One OF the boilers rose on end and sheet OF
flame shot out OF the furnace door com
pletely enveloping Holland.
The cause Of the explosion cannot be
known until a thorough investigation is
made. No estimate oithe property loss could
be made today.
The suburban citizen., 1900-02-03
PecuIIar Case Of Ellen GIenn.

Parkersburg, W. Va, Especial. THE pc
culiar case OF Ellen Glenn, the woman now
on trial hero for forgery, has been trans
ierred TO the United States Court. Miss Glenn
for years has been known as a man, and has
not only done mans work as carpenter,
plumber, stone mason, plasterer, and in other
capacities, but has also made love TO several
young women. Her trial here is on the
charge OF forgery, and the case goes into the
United States Court on motion for a writ
of habeas corpus, on the allegation that at
the time the alleged forgeries were com
mltted the accused was resident OF Eng
land
The suburban citizen., 1900-02-03
AMERICANS AMBUsHED.

Scouting Party Surprised by the Filipinos
-Four Killed.
Manila, (By Cable.)- scouting party OF
the Twenty-hfth Infantry, while operating
near subig, was ambushed by insurgents
aud a lieutenant and three privates were
killed and two or three prlvates wounded.
A company some distance In the rear on
hearing the firing hurried to the scene and
recovered the bodies.
The local papers assert, although the
statement is not confirmed, that the in
surgents lost 40 In killed and wounded.
The suburban citizen., 1900-02-03
SIMPSONS Prize Money.

Washington, Especial 1.-The Secretary OF
the Navy, In compliance with an order OF the
Supreme Court OF the District OF Columbia,
has forwarded the original appraisal Of the
Spanish cruiser 1nfantR Maria Teresa and
Of property recovered from Spanish vessels
In the vicinity Of Santiago, Cuba, by the
American fleet.
The vessel named Is appraised at $685.
497 and the property recovered at S29 1857.
This ls part of the proceedings brought by
Admiral Sampson. his officers and men for
the recovery OF prize money.
The suburban citizen., 1900-02-03
NIerrIare IN the phlllpplne..

Washington, Especial )-secretary Root
received from Manila copy OF the mar
riage law laid down by General Otis. Up 70
the date Of this order, December IS last,
only Catholic marriages were celebrated in
the Philippines or recognized as legal. To
meet the popular conditions in the Islands
General Otis laid down no specific ceremony,
only providing that any established form
will sufllce, providing there Is an open nc.
acknowledgement of the marriage by the par
ties thereto. The form Of certificate Is
prescribed, and this may DO attested by a
priest, rector or Judge.
The suburban citizen., 1900-02-03
EATAL ACCIDENT.

Three Sectlonmen Killed and Another
Fatally Injured.
Pulaski, Va, (special.)- fatal accident
occurred at Baker Mines, Carroll county.
The train from here was shifting cars at the
mines. which are about two miles above the
station on top Of the mountain on a very
heavy grade. It is the custom for the train
men to let loaded ore cars drift down the
track while shifting. Two cars got from
under the control of the brakemen, who
jumped off, They started down the road,
meeting pump car on which were four
section men. George Summers, A. y. Phil
llps and 0. Surrat were instantly killed and
Oscar johnson fatally injured.
The suburban citizen., 1900-02-03
pALL-pEARER DROPPED DEAD.
samuel Harbaugh Died at Funeral IN


Samuel Harbaugh Died at Funeral in
Carroll County.
Westminster, Md, Especial. MIR. Samuel
Harbaugh. a farmer residing midway be-
tween York Road and aneytown, In Carroll
county, died suddenly under sensational cir
cUmstances.
Mr.. Harbaugh was acting rs one OF the
pall-bearers OF Mrs. Thomas Myerly az
Bruceville. The funeral cortege had started
on its way to the burial ground at keysvllle
and Mr.. Harbaugh had just gotten IN his
buggy when he dropped back in the seal
dead. The shock to the people in attendance
was great.
The suburban citizen., 1900-02-03
Machine Works Sold.

Fairmont, W. Va. Especial. The com
pany owning the Marion Machine Works at
this place has sold the buildings and grounds
20 the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com
pany for $4,000. The grounds will be used
for coal yard trucks.
The suburban citizen., 1900-02-03
Killed br q Rnnnunv ar.

Dayton, o., (special.)-A runaway cleo
trio car on the Dayton and Xenia Traction
Road left the track at a sharp curve Just
east OF the city and was demolished. An
unknown man was crushed into an unTecog-
nizable mass. Hattie King, a young woman
residing at Alpha, o., was instantly killed
her skull being fractured.
The suburban citizen., 1900-02-03
Nrurder Trim postponea.

Huntington, W. Va. Especial Owing tc
the absence OF important witnesses for
plaintiff the trial OF Virgil staley Sor tho
murder Of his brother-in-law, Lafe Atkins,
MAS postponed until next court.
The suburban citizen., 1900-02-03
KnIed INV a TrnIn.

Martinsburg. w. Va, Especial. )-Tlmothy
Roberts. aged fifty years, IL well-known
character about town, was run over by
baltimore and Ohio helper engine and
killed. He was single, and leaves several
brothers and sisters, who live in Brunswick,
MA
The suburban citizen., 1900-02-03
MAY BE GOVERNOR.
Legislative COmmItto - De 'ide in Favor
Of Goebel.

Of Goebel.
Frankfort KY. Especial. while William
Goebe lay at the point Of death In his room
the legislative committees which for two
weeks had been listening to the evidence IN
his contest for the Governors chair declared
him entitled to the seat.
The committees met at P. NJ. In tho City
Hail. ballot was taken and by strict
party vote Of 10 to 1 Goebel was declared to
have teen legally elected Governor.
The Beckham-Marshall contest was then
voted upon, and vote OF 8 to settled II
in Beckham's favor. Beckham was the can
didate for Lleutenant-Goyernor on the
Goebel ticket.
The suburban citizen., 1900-02-03
nnller Renorts More Losaes.

London, (By Cable. )-General Butler re-
ports that the casualties to the non-commis-
stoned officers and men in the two actions Of
January 20 and January q were II killed,
983 wounded and missing.
The suburban citizen., 1900-02-03
irhtnnh Hent Company.

Newport News. Va, Especial. ).The Con-
sumcrs' Light, Heat and Ice Company wH
.hartered here vi aptal stock Of $780,
O0a W. c. Stuart Is president.
The suburban citizen., 1900-02-03

The tobacco growers OF North CorolinA
nave agreed to sell none of their product 10
the American Tobacco Company for five
years.
The suburban citizen., 1900-02-03
GOEBEL SHOT.
KENTUCKIAN THE VICTIM OF AN
AssASsIN's BULLET.
HIS LIFE DESPAIRED OF.

Bullet Through His Lung-Internal Hem
Orrhages are Feared, and the Surgeons
Say He May Not Live-TroOps on Guard
and a Gatling Gun Trained on the Noun
taineers Supposed Quarters.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-24
TIE GREAT "PAssI0N Play At oBERAMMERGAU.
ANNA FLUNGER.

the postal revenues so far as may be
consistent with the Obligation of pro-
viding satisfactory mail service.
Your presence in Cuba, IS representa-
tive of the DEPARTMENT with these in
structions. makes you the ranking off,
Ger of the postal administration. You
Will consider and advise what removals
or other action may be required in the
cause of justice. for the interest of the
government and the people of CUBA,
and for the welfare of the service.
You are chosen for this duty with the
approval of the President, who is deeply
shocked at the shameful betrayal OF
trust on the part of officials in whom
confidence had been reposed, and who
directs that in dealing with all irregu-
larities which have been or may be dis
closed the sole rule oraction shall be
thorough and complete investigation,
the rigorous and unsparng prosecution
of all guilty persons and their swift and
condign punishment
You will communicate these instruc-
tons to General Wood, keeping him
fully informed as you proceed. and re-
porting regularly 10 the department.
Respectfully yours,
(Signed)-
CHARLES EMORY SMITH,
Postmaster General.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-24

tanning the truth and the whole truth,
Gnu IL must be uncomDromising and
unSparing.
SYSTEM OF CHECKS.
BESIDES supervision the investigation
IN cooperation with the Military Gov
erhor, 1T viii be your duty TO examine
the organization OF the postal service,
with Its system of checks and balances
ana report what greater or additional
safeguards can be provided. Under
the system established at the begin
nihg OF the American occupation OF
cuba the Administrative side of the
service was placed under the control OF
TINS Department and the auditing or
checking side under the control of an
other. This is the system of the United
States Government. The irregularities
and populations which have been
brought to light were apparently ac-
complished because officers appointed
by and responsible to different depart
ments. and who should have been Il
check upon each other, entered into col
fusion and conspiracy to perpetrate
these wrongs on the one side and to
pass and cover them u2on the other.
You will carefully investigate by what
defects of supervision or defence they
were consummated and what further
measures of protection in the passing
and auditing of accounts and in the
handling of public funds ana property
may be needed.
1t is desired also that the central or
ganization of the postal service in Cuba
shall receive your special attention.
You will examine as to whether it. is
framed in the best manner for efficient
administration. You will see whether,
compatibly with a good mail service for
the people, any retrcnchments can
be made. and whether economies can
be effected by a consolidation and re-
duction of bureaus. 1t is desired to
bring the postal expenditures within
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-24
ATEsT NEWS OF THE WORLD TEI4EC2APH CABLE

tanning the truth and the whole truth,
una IL must be uncompromising and
unSparing.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-24
cHiaesg IN PHILIPPINES
WI TIN FONG WRITES THE PRES
1DENT AGAINST CHINESE EX-
CLJJSION
CBy Telegraph to virglnian-pnot3


CBy Telegraph to virginian-Pilot)
Washington. D. G, May 2s-The
President To-day sent to the Senate a
series of letters from the Chinese Min
ister. Wa Tin Fong. setting forth rea-
sons why. in the opinion OF his govern
nent. the Chinese exclusion laws should
not be made applicable to the Philip
pine Islands. There are five of these
letters. In one the Minister says that.
For centuries very important Intimate
relations have existed between China
and the Philippines. commercial inter
course is extensive and inter marriage
Is frequent" The Chinese heretofore
have. he said, been always welcome,
and uD to the present time there has
existed free intercourse and unrestrict-
ed trade.
Another is n. protest against General
Otis exclusion order of September 20
1898. Mr.. WI compiains of failure TO
receive previous notice of this policy
and says it is contrary TO internal
tional law and comfy, in violation of
the spirit OF existing treaties and in
utter disregard of the friendly relations
which should exist between the two
governments. lie appeals for its am
nullmene
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-24

On Monday next. May IS. will occur
the total eclipse of the sun. which is
arousins such widespread intercste
among scientists. The last eclipse visi-
bic in the United states took place in
1889. but was only visible in remote
parts of California and Montana.
Since that time rapid strides have
been made in the Improvement of the
apparatus used i'll the observation.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-24

across Mexico. and entering the United
States near New Orleans, proceeds in
the continent close 20 Norfolk, Va.
Then it crosses the Atlantic. touches
Portugal and afterwards passes across
Northern Africa, leaving the earth
finally near the northern end OF the Red
Sea. In this country the cities of New
Orieans. La; N1Ubiic, 1KtI.. tt1icigh, y.
c.. and Norfolk, Va, are all on the
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-24
ANTON LANG. JR.

totalty path. a. New orleans the sun
viii be compleiely covered at 7:20 a.
M. while ut Norfolk this will not hap
pen until 1888 q. III.
The Eclipse VIII Commence at Norfolk
mt ':il n. n.-Wiii Reach Totally at 1868 "a.
m, and VIII iie Over at 1915 II. IN.
In New Orleans totality Will last
seventy eight seconds. and in Norfolk
l02 seconds. At intermediate places
both the time and duration OF totally
viii fall between these extreme figures.
For places nearer to New Orleans than
10 Norfolk the numbers will be nearer
those given for New Orleans, and vice
versa In Raleigh, for instance, totally
Will last about 100 seconds
SO far as the track of the eclipse
Is concerned Raleigh, though slightly
TO the north of the center OF the track
Of totality is very favorably located,
as will be seen from the above table:
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-24
DAY OF ORATORY
IN THE SENATE.
Two Notable Speeches on What
Will Be Campaign Issues.
PLATT REPLIES TO BACON

In Financial Affairs in Cuba spooncr
Speaks on tho Philippine Questionable
Has Heated Colloquy with Halc--
The Morgan Resolution on Transporla-
tion Agreed to- BnconRcsoIuti onCalIcd
Up and Discussed--Piatt Defends the
Administration in Connection With tile
Disclosure of Stealing in Cuba.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-24
THE COMING ECLIPSE.
All Eyes Are CenteTing on the City Of
Norfolk.

Scientists VIII Be Here to Observe, Photograph and Make
Careful Records of the Eclipse That VIII Occur on Mon
day Next-lt Is Reported That President Mckinley and
Party Will Be Here on the Dophin-Norfok the Most
Favored Gity-Fhc Eclipse Will Begin Here at TAI
m.-Will Be Total at 1858 a. rn.-Wil End at 1875
a. m.-Psriod of Totally at Norfolk VIII Be 1O2
Seconds.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-24

The following have been appointed
delegates and alternates to represent
the Grand Camp. c. ". Department OF
Virginia, No. SCI. at the tenth annual
reunion of the United Confederate vete-
rams. to be held at Louisville, Ky, on
the 30th and a1st OF May and Ist. 2d
and Sd of June. 1900
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-24
NORFOLK MEN
WERE HONORED.
Mr.. J.B.Casey Reelected Presi.
dent Of State Federation of Labor.
LARGE VOTE EXPECTED TODAY

Grand Camp Delegates to tho Confederate
D Veterans Reunion, on at Louisville
Hampton Man Wins n prize-Christlan
Scientists to Build a Church-wr1i We'll
como woodmen Tho State officials
Home Today to Vote Southern Biscuit
Works Burned-- Trouble Expected To-
day In jackson Ward.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-10-20
REPORT OF GEN. MERRIAM.
10 Trouble in the Department of the
COlOrado-PrOEress Being Made
by the Apaches.

Washington, Oct. 17.-There were
no Indian troubles in the department
Of the Colorado last year, according
to Gen. Merriam, and the only diff
culties between white men and In
dams were individual, arising from
cards and whisky. The white men,
says the general, were the aggressors.
The general speaks with commenda-
ton of the excellent progress being
made toward civilization by the
A~paches, under the management Of
Capt. Nicholson, Seventh cavalry. He
says:
Il found them largely and success
fully engaged in agriculture, and saw
large numbers of men, as we'll as
women, at work in the fields, most
unusual for Indians. I was also told
by railroad officials that they could
not employ better men for railroad
labor than these Apache Indians. In
view of these facts, and of the assur-
ance by Capt. Nicholson of the abso-
lutte loyalty and efficiency of his In
dian police. / recommended the with
drawal of all the troops from San Car
los agency, instead of repairing that
post.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-10-20
Reports Received Mt the Navy De-
partment From Commander
Schroeder, Governor of Guam.

Washington, Oct. 17.-Late reports
from Commander Seaton Schroeder.
who succeeded Capt. Leary as naval
governor of Guam, have been received
at the navy department. Gov.
Schroeder has issued an order open
ing all hospitals in the island to the
civilian patients free, and all who are
suffering from disease are invited and
urged to go to the hospitals for treat
ment. One of the governors Of a
Guam province was found using pub
lie road laborers on his own place. He
claimed hat this was an old Spanish
custom, and that he was OF
any wrongdoing. He was removed and
punished. The health of the island is
said to be fairly good. There are no
typhoid cases, and only one of fever
and a few OF intestinal troubles.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-10-20
COL. M'KIBBEN'S REPORT.
Abandonment of Old Fort Duncan
RecOmmended-PliEht of the
SeminOIe-NeEro Indians.

Washington, Oct. lin his annual
report Col. Mchibben, commanding
the department of Texas, recon-
mends the abandonment of the old
Fort Duncan, the site being domi-
mated by higher ground on the Mex
lean side, and the buildings being old
and unsuitable. He recommends the
acceptance of a site of 64O acres of
fered by the citizens of Eagle Pass,
at that point.
Col. McKibben calls attention to the
unsatisfactory status of the Seminole.
Negro Indians on the Fort Clark res
ervation, about $50 in number. He
says their crops have been destroyed.
and having forfeited their Mexican
citizenship and being neither citizens
of the United States o recognized
by the Seminoles as part of their peo-
pie, some action should be taken by
congress to define their status.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-10-20
ANXIOUS TO RETURN TO WORK.
Assurance Received of the Safety of
MIR. and Mrs. Allen N. ame
on, Missionaries.

Denver, Col, Oct. 17.-Rev. Joshua
Gravett yesterday received a letter
giving assurance of the safety of Mr..
and Mrs. Allen n. Cameron, of this
city, who went to China two years
ago as missionaries, and from whom
no tidings had been received since
June /, last. Mr.. and Mrs. Cameron
reached Shanghai with other mission
aries from the interior late in August.
Mr.. Cameron wrote, on September l,
that he desired to return to the in
terror on October 1, and appealed for
money and tracts and for more mis-.
sionaries to work in northern China.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-10-20
SET UPON BY FILIPINOS.
A Detachment of Telegraph Repair
ers Dispersed and Some Killed
and MuItiInted.

Manila, Oct. "A, via Hong Kong, Oct
ia detachment of 20 men of the
Twenty-fourth regiment while en-
gagged in repairing telegraph wires Oc-
tober 10 at a point near San Jose,
Nuevo Eicja province, Isle De Luzon,
were set upon by 200 rebels and we're
overpowered and scattered. Seven of
the Americans reached San Jose, but
it is probable that the remainder
were captured. The enemy surprised d
party of scouts of the Forty-third in.
fantry at a point three miles from
Takloban, Leyte island. killing three
of the Americans at the first volley.
Two escaped and gave the alarm, but
the enemy succeeded in evading their
pursurers. The native police of TAX
loban had conspired to surprise the
Americans. The bodies of the dead
soldiers We're badly mutiIated.