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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-05-17
OPERATIONS IN cAv,re.
All Principal Towns Occupied and
Given u Governments.

All Principal Towns Occupied and
Given - Government.
Washington, May l4.-The war de.
partment has made public a report
from Brigadier-G General Wheaton, U.
5. A., concerning the operations of an
expedition led by him early in January
into the country stretching south from
Manila to Lake Taal. His forces, con-
sisting of the Fourth, Twenty. eighth,
Thirty eighth. Forty-fift and com pan.
les D and H Of the Thirty seventh in
fantry and detachments of the Third
and Fourth artillery, concentrated at
linus and one mile south of that point.
On the 7th of the month the first en-.
gagement occurred. in which Lieuten.
ant Ward Cheney was mortally wound
ed while leading detachment against
the enemy, 500 strong. The American
loss was two privates killd and one
wounded, while the insurgents lost 80
killed and wounded. On this day Col.
onel Birkheimer, with detachment II
the Twenty eighth infantry and Cap.
tain Reilly in command of q section of
the Fifth artillery, engaged the enemy
at Putol, where the insurgents were
routed with great slaughter. "a bodies
being counted in one portion of the
battlefield. Our loss was IL men
wounded.
Still another sharp engagement oc.
CURED on the 7th, when Major Tag.
gart, with the Second and Third bat.
talions of the Twenty-eighth infantry.
attacked force of insurgents estimated
at 1000 strong, near linus, driving
them from the field, killing 60 and
woundng more than 80. Major Tag.
gart had one man killed and six
wounded. Lake Taal was reached on
the 10th, and several slight skirmishes
occurred on the northern and eastern
shores.
On the 10th Major w. H. John.
ston, with three companies of the Forty
sixth infantry, met the enemy at Lem
ering, 800 strong, with four cannon,
and drove them across the river to
Taal. On the Goth he was reinforced
by three companies sent from Batangas
by Colonel Anderson, Thirty-eighth in
fantry, and attacked and carried Taal,
dispensing the insurgents and capturing
their cannon.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-05-17
Middie-of-the-Road Platform.

The Peoples party of the United
States assembled in National conven.
tion this 10th day of May, 1900, affirm
ing our unshaken belief in the cardinal
tenets of the Peoples party, as sci
forth in the Omaha platform, anC
pledging ourselves anew to continued
advocacy of those grand principles Of
human liberty until right shall triumph
over might, and love over greed, dc
adopt and proclaim this declaration oi
faith:
First-We demand the initiative and
referendum and the imperative man
date.
Second-We demand the public
ownership and operation of those means
of communication, transportation and
production which the people may elect
such as railroads, telegraphs and tele
phone lines, coal mines, etc.
Third-The land, including al
natural sources of wealth, is heritage
of the people. and should not be monop'
olized for speculative purposes, and
alien ownership of Land should be pro-
hibited.
Fourth-A scientific and absolute
paper money, based upon the entire
wealth and population of the nation
not redeemable in any specific cOmmo
dity, but made full legal tender fol
all debts and receivable for all taxes
and public dues and issued by the
government only.
Fifth-We demand the levy and col.
lection of a graduated tax on incomes
and inheritance.
Sixth-We demand the election o.
president, vice-president, federal judge'
and United States senators by direc
vote of the people.
Seventh-We are opposed to trusts
and declare that the contention be
tween the old parties on monopoly is ,
sham battle and. that no solution o
this mighty problem is possible with
out the adoption of public ownership o
public utilities.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-05-17
ROssibility Of War.

Washington, May 14.-No disposi-
ton has been made as yet of the naval
appropriation bill by the senate, but
after an all-day discussion, an agree
ment was reached. A notable speech
was delivered by Lodge upon the ne
cessity of building up the United States
navy without delay. The speech was
delivered with the vigor and earnest.
ness chara cteristic of Lodges discus
sion of public questions, and attracted
much attention. Daniel presentd an
extended argument in support of the
immediate construction by the govern
ment of an armor factory, while Alli-
son opposed the project of government
armor factory on the score of economy.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-05-17
EARTHQUAKE At SEA
Experience Of Ship st. Mirren
OFF the Columbia.
FURIOUS WAVES AND NO WIND
Instruments on Shore Show There Was
Disturbance Some Hours Before
Distance ReckOned.

Astoria, Or, May 14.-The British
chip Saint Mirren that arrived in this
morning from Yokohama experienced
. peculiar phenomenon last evening.
1t was about half past 6 when Captain
Cordiner. the bar pilot. boarded her
from the pilot schooner San Jose.
The wind at that time was blowing
light from the south, and there was
only a moderate swell on. Suddenly
the sea to the southwark was seen to
be in commotion, as if a hurricane was
blowing, but the wind did not increase
as an immense wave approached the
vessel. The ship was tossed about
for over two hours in q sea that would
bury her in the water and then again
lift her up and drop her down. The
seas frequently washed clear over her.
After this had continued for about two
nours it subsidized as quickly as it had
risen, and the wind Immediately shift
ed from south to east. then in a short
time to northwest. going almost around
the compass in few hours. The wind
from the northwest was soon in the
nature of q gale. and the ship was un.
der lower topsails during the night,
but no injury was done to her. Cap
tain Hamilton and Captain Cordiner
1T first thought that tidal wave was
coming. but the long succession of big
waves leads them to the belief that
there must have been an earthquake in
that vicinity.
The self-recording government ba-
rometer in the Office of Weather Oh.
server Johnson, of this city, shows that
about 4 O'Clock yesterday morning
there was an electrical or seismic dis
turbsnce in this vicinity and the tele.
graph wires also gave evidence of it at
the same time. While the ship was
experiencing the waves of the mouth
of the river the barometer remained
steady. This would indicate that tho
waves resulted from an earthquake
that happened early in the morning,
and as the effect of an earthquake in
Japan is felt here 10 days later, it can
readily be estimated how far away II
was.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-05-17
Riots I'm Spain.

Madrid, May 14.-Yesterday passed
of peacefully practically everywhere
throughout the Spanish dominion, de-
spite the universal anti-taxation agita.
tion. The only noteworthy disturb
ance took place at Valencia, where riot.
ing occurred and barricades were erect
ed in the streets, from behind which q
mob stoned the gendarmes. The lat
ter, in endeavoring to dislodge the riot.
ers, were received with rife shots, and
two policemen were injured. The gen.
darmes replied with fusillade before
the mob fed.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-05-17
First Republiosn Convsntion.

New York, May l4.-A special to
the Herald from Washington says:
Survivors OF the first Republican Ma
tional convention are to be the guests
in Philadelphia next month. Invita-
tions will be sent to them next Mon.
day. Only Is survive of all those who
assembled in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.
on June Is, 1855, to enunciate the new
principles and to bring into existence
. new party. OF these only one con.
tinues . prominent figure in politics.
He is Representative Galusha A. Grow,
who was the youngest member Of the
lower house when he first entered IL
and who is now its oldest member.
The guests Of the national commit
tee will be given prominent seats on
the platform.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-05-17
WAR ALMOST OVER
British View of Situation In
South Africa.
THE BOERS' DECENTRALIZATION
stsd-Duteh, However. Have sus-
fered Small Material Loss.

London, May 15.-"The war is prac.
tically cver," says the Daily Chroni-
cle's Kroonstad correspondents, and, In
less efinite terms, this is the view to
be gathered from all the correspond.
ents. They picture the Beers as utter.
ly demoralized and disheartened by
Lord Roberts unexpectedly rapid ad-
vance, and by his facile turning of the
carefully prepared positions OF tho
Beers. There was practically no fight.
ing and there are no further details to
give respecting the occupation of Kroon-
stad. The correspondent of the Daily
Telegraph says:
"The Union Jack was hoisted in the
market place by Mrs. Lockhead, the
American wife Of q Scotchman. Most
of the horses of the Beers are in q
wretched condition, but President
Kruger declares he will continue the
war"
1t appears that the Beers at Kroonstad
had been reinforced by 5000 men from
Natal last Friday. and that altogether
10000. with 20 guns, treked from
Kroonstad on the approach Of Lord Rob-
srts. The Beers made an Intellectual
stand ut Boschland, and had elaborate
entrenchments in front of Kroonstad,
which offered great facilities for q rear
guard action. Their only anxiety,
however. appears to have been to get
away safely with all their guns and
conveys. which again they have success
fully accomplished. The few stores
they were unable to carry away. they
burned.
The Times says: 1.-THE signs point
to military breakdown on the part OF
the Beers. but after experiences of the
past, we cannot accept the reports OF
Generalization without reserve. The
game of war must be strictly played
out to the end"
Lindley. the new Free State capital,
Is 40 miles southeast of Kroonstsd. half
way to Bethlehem, and was probably
selected as convenient rendezvous for
the command that is now retiring be-
fore General Brabant and General Run
die, I'm the Thabanchu district. Bra
bant has occupied Hoepelok, half way
on the road from Thabanchu to Lady
brand.
There is not word OF news regard
ing General Buller's movements or
from the far western side. Nothing IL
known, therefore. of the progi ess of the
Mafeking relief column.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-05-17
Great Fire in Japan.

San Francisco, May 14.-Mail ad.
vices from Yokohama give particulars
of the big fire at Fukin, q large town
on the western coast of japan, April
Is. The flames originated in the SUBJ
urbs of the city, and were carried by .
heavy wind to several parts of the city
at once. The fire rage for six hours
before it could be controlled. Sixteen
hundred houses, including 80 temples
and all the principal buildings, were
burned. Sixteen persons perished and
nearly 100 more were injured. The
property loss is estimated at 100000
ven, or about So, 500, 900.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-05-17
THREE KILLED IN STORM.
Two More Seriously InJured-Sevsr
Electric Disturbance.

Two Moro Seriously InJursd-sevsrs
Electric Disturbance.
st. Paul, May 15.-Three persons
were killed and two were seriously in.
jured during severe wind and rain
storm this evening. The wind played
havoc with the telephone wires between
tbis city and Minneapolis. The poles
of the company for two blocks were
strewn over the track of the Inter-
Urban trolley line, thus blocking traffic
for the night. Sidewalks were dis
placed and buildings suffered.
Patrick Sexton, senior member of the
firm of Sexton & Co., Wholesale cigar
dealers, had been at Como Park with
his four children and they were driving
home. On Dale strees the storm dis
lodged the sidewalk, which crashed
into Mr.. Sexton's carriage, killing him
almost instantly and more or less in
juring his daughter and l0-year-old
nOn.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-05-17

Victoria, B. c., May l4.-There are
over 400 more OF the japanese immi-
grants waiting at the quarantine sta
ton, landed last evening from the
steamer Sikh. These 400 are nearly
all for the United States. but only 200
will be carried through direct. A
large number of the japanese are weav-
ers under contract made with them
by q japanese firm In New York.
They ara engaged to work in some New
England mills.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-05-17

Cincinnati, May 12.-What is COM
monty known as the Midlde-of-the-
Road Populist party, but according to
leaders of the movement is the one and
only Peoples party, placed it's national
ticket in the field today.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-05-17

New York, May ia dispatch
10 tho Tribune from London says:
Lord Salisbury took the grace out Of
the recent visit of the queen to Ireland
by the vehemance with which he
warned Irishmen that recent events in
South Africa proved that there: could
not be practical Independence any
where in the empire with opportuni-
ties for arraying hostile forces against
the imperial government. It was q
trenchant. but acrid speech. and was
not we'll timed
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-05-17
Corn for Indian Sufferers.

New York, May 12.-The steamer
Quito sailed today for Bombay with
200, 900 bushels of corn for the famine
district. This is the largest cargo ever
carried by any vessel on similar occa-
sion. 1t comes from the people of all
denominations In every part of the
United States. 1t is expected the voy.
age will be made in 40 days.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-05-17
Wool smuggling.

Boston, May l4.-Specisl treasury
agent, under the direction of Agent
Converse j. Smith, Of this city, have
Just unearthed an alleged swindling
scheme, and, a. q result, 100 sacks Of
wool, valued at $4,000. have been
seized in this city, Lawrence and Bris-
tol. r. l. 1t is estimated $50, 900
worth of wool has been smuggled
through the port of Boston during the
past year.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-05-17
Mills suspend Operations.

Triton, Ga, May, 12.-All the mills
belonging to the Georgia Saw Mill
Association will be run on two-thirds
time after today. This affects thous-
ands of operatives and decreases the
output of yellow pine in this state near.
" one. third.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-05-17
Scotch banker Killed Himself.

Edinburgh, Scotland, May l4.-H.
H. Moro. manager of the Union Bank OF
Scotland, was found dead this morning
at his residence. His bead was half
blown away by gun. Apparently hs
committed suicide. His action 10 attrib-
uted TO the fact that hs had been
suffering from inf1uenza.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-05-17
America Ought to Send q. 900 900.

New York, May 13.-The Indian
famine relief committee tonight issued
an appeal asserting that despite sys-
tematic aid furnished 5000. 900 people
In India, At least 5000, 900 are stsrv-
ing. The appeal says that America
ought to send at least . million dollars.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-05-17
BARKER AND DONNElLY.

dominated by Middle-Of-the-Road Pop
ulist Convention.
For President-Wharton Barker, of
Pennsylvania.
For Vice. resident-Ignatius Don
nelly, of Minnesota.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-05-17
Cargo Of Coffee Spoiled.

San Francisco, May 12.-On the last
voyage of the Acapulco, from Panama
to this port, $4,000 worth of coffee
was destroyed, and the Pacific Mail
Company, not only is out the freight
money on the shipment, but will have
to stand the loss as we'll. The destruc-
ton of the cargo was the result of pack
ing sheep dip into the same hold with
the coffee. The matter is being in
yestjgated.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-05-17

Murat Halstead has accepted the
presidency Of the now College Of Jour-
nalism, an institution devoted 10 teach
ing practical Newspaper work. I.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-05-17
schroeder sails Tor dunn.

San Francisco, May 14.-Commander
Schroeder, the successor of Governor
Leary, of Guam, sailed for his post OF
duty today on the steamer Coptic.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-05-17

Last year 4,7O0. 900 cubic yards of
material was dredged out OF the Duluth
Superior harbOr.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-05-17

Washington, May 12.-Major-Gen-
eral John r. Brooke today assumed the
duties of commanding general of the
department of the East, succeeding
Major General Wesley Merritt. who to-
day, with Mrs. Merritt. sailed for
Europe in search of health.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-05-17

Louisville, KY, is to have . large
Mormon temple.
There are 1921 officials on the New
York state pay roll.
Census enumerators begin work on
June and finish in 80 days.
The Alaskan gold output for the sea-
son is estimated at over $40, OOO, 600.
Major Arms says he has sent nearly
"a, 900 Amelic leans to South Africa to
Join the Boer forces.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-05-17

ureece has forbidden the expectation
OF antiquities.
o. A railroad across Greece, to cost
SS'ooo,o 900, will be finished in four
Years.
Q. nuring the present decade the United
n'a'es produced half of the world g cop
Per supply.
Inc Alaskan winter was the coldest
g.. g. record. The temperature ranged
nun nun II to 80 degrees below zero al
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-31

Tonight Willie Collier and his sup
porting company will appear at the
Wheeling Park Casino in his new and
remarkably successful farce entitled
Mr.. Smooth" Everybody who saw
bers his exceptionally clever work in
the laughable Man From Mexico, !"
and reports that have reached here
seem to indicate that Mr.. Smooth is
a much funnier vehicle than was its
predecessor. There seems 10 be some
thing almost mysterious. at least, to
the casual observer in Golfers abso-
lutte mastery of his audience. But in
reality it is nothing more than the
result of infinite care in the develop
ment OF details by consummate come
dian. To his pliable mind, nothing
seems unworthy OF elaboration. H.
plans his attacks upon the risibiiities
of an audience with all the mathemat-
ical precaution OF a military engineer
advancing upon a fortified position.
But this is not all Of Golfers power
by long shot. for he has natural
magnetism which few can resist and
under the cover of a positively solemn
face he can say and do the most absurd
things. Mr.. Collier is the author Of
his new piece. Mr.. Smooth" and his
remarkable ability as a concoctor as
well as an interpreter of farce is said
to be delightfully."- illustrated In IL The
Elks have made arrangements TO run
special cars to all the surrounding
towns in connection with the Elm
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-31

The last tributes of love and re-
speet from relatives and friends, and
the highest honors which could be ac-
corded him in death by the church of
which he was such a valued member,
were paid yesterday afternoon to the
mortal remains of Henry Kilbourne
List. Notwithstanding the request of
the family to omit flowers, there were
floral tributes from countless friends,
and the display about the casket and
pulpit Of the Fourth street M. E. church
was magnificent.
The remains were conveyed to the
church at 2:30 in the afternoon. The
edifice was crowded with representa-
tive citizens, irrespective of creed, who
were anxious to pay their individual
tribute to the memory of the deceased.
The Kings Daughters had covered the
front of the pulpit with floral Maltese
cross with the inscription /. H. Mn
His Name"-the emblem of the organ
ization. There was bank of white
and pink roses brought out in bold re-
lief by background of green, and ex-
tending over the pulpit. The casket
was covered with roses and lilies.
The services were conducted by the
pastor of the Fourth street church, the
Rev. DR.. Sooy, and the music by the
choir was rendered very impresssively.
The first hymn was read by the Rev.
C. E. Clark, pastor of the Thomson
NJ E. church. The first Scripture les
son was then read by the Rev. c. B.
Graham, pastor of the North street M.
E. church. Rev. A. B. Riker, d. D.,
president of Mt. Union College, and
former pastor of the church, offered
up a fervent prayer.
The hymn was read by the Rev.
David A. Cunningham, D. d., pastor
of the First Presbyterian church. The
Rev. Archibald Moore, presiding elder,
read the second Scripture lesson, and
DIR. Sooy offered up the concluding
prayer and read the final hymn. In
accordance with an express wish of de-
ceased during his life time, no remarks
were made upon his career.
The pall-bearers were all near rela-
tives of the deceased, Messrs. Ambrose
List, D. C. List, Jr.,. r. Heber List, Ed
ward Hazlett, John List, and R. G. Dali
Zell. Before the remains were borne
to their last resting place in Green
wood cemetery, the casket was opened,
and friends were given an opportunity
to view the remains.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-31
BbeeIins Resistfr

Millinery-Best Values in the city,
Marsden l.. Colvig.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-31

The town is wide open and full of
confidence men. fakirs, gamblers, etc.
Gambling games are run openly In
many saloons. Many instances have
come to light of Strangers being bum
coed out of small amounts. The sure
thing game is worked on every farm
er who will bite and dozen or so
have been fleeced out OF sums from $50
down in the last "a hours. Protests
to the police bring the response that
they do not know of any such games
or confidence men.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-31
SAW SNAKES.

ParkersburE Express Agent Had
Novel and Decidedly Exciting
Experience.
Special to the Register
PARKERSBURG, w. ". May 80
Neal Mcfarland, agent of the Y. s.
Express Company here, thought he
had snakes this morning Everywhere
he looked he saw big rattlers and he
had EN- so bad he could even hear
them rattle. He rushed TO the tele-
phone and called for assistance, when
it was found that box of snakes for
a street fair snake charmer had been
broken open and his Office was full OF
the reptiles. The charmer captured
her pets and Neal swore of.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-31
A BIG STEEL PLANT.
ParlSersburg HustIers Secure n Fine
New Tndustry-Another One May

Come.
Special to the Register.
PARKERSBURG, w Va, May 3d.
The Parkersburg Industrial Company
has secured the location of a big steel
plant to be erected south of the Little
Kanawha river, near Parkersburg.
The plant will cost S4S0, GOO, and the
industrial company say the projectors
will be here this week to begin work
on it. They ask no bonus
The projectors of the half million
dollar steel plant who have options on
large tract of land north of the town
are expected here this week also, to
determine whether they will take up
the options or not.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-31
POLICE ARE IGNORANT.

ParlSersburg Is Wide Open and
Crooked. but the OmciaIs Have
Not Discovered 1t.
Special to the Register
PARKERSBURG, w. ", May 3d.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-31
Children's Gowns.

Good Muslin Gown,
cambria ruffie, oo-
edCn ~
Muslin Gowns, tucked yoke,
trimmed with embroidery 1O-
and inserting .......... 4SN
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-31
GEO. r TAYLOR co.

Grove line after the performance.
There are few choice seats left which
can be reserved at j.. w. Grubb's Jew
eky store.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-31
FUNERAL OF HENRY K. LIST
THE LAST SAD RITES OVER HIS
REMAINS PERFORMED YES
TERDAY
FOURTH STREET M. E. CHURCH

Was Crowded With Represent
tatiye Citizens-Several Clergy
men Assisted, and the Music was
beautiful Magnificent Floral
Tributes-Remains Laid mt Rest in
Greenwood.