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Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-03-30

Battery D, Second regiment, now
stationed at st. Augustine, has been
ordered to prepare for removal to Fort
Barrancas. Upon itsarriyal there will
be three batteries, II, l. aud D, at the
latter fort, or enough to complete the
roster of the battery, with new recruits
daily arriving.
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-03-30

The movement to ameliorate the
condition Of the discharged convict is
rapidly gaining ground in England.
Judges, prosecuting attorneys, and
city aldermen have united in the at
tempt to set ex-convicts upon their
feet; and St Giles Christian mission,
London, gave q, 224 discharged.pris-
oners last year their first meal ont Of
prison, finding work for 1898 who
were willing to accept it. In the last
% years this association of Christian
men and women has helped 361, 900
tpfisohe,s after their liberation.
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-03-30
EX-GOVERNOR STONE DEAD.
Passes Away At Holly Springs, Miss, After
Rrief Illness.

Hon. J. NJ. Stone. president of the
Starkvilie Agricultural and Mechanical
college. state institution, and for ten
years the governor of Mississippi, died
at Holly Springs Monday morning after
a short illness with erysipelas. The
remains were carried to Iuka for in
terment.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-02
GovERNMENr PROPOSALS.
Custom House. Astoria. oregon; Co
Iactor's Office April % 1900

Custom House. Astoria. Oregon. Col
lector's Office. April 20. 1900.
Supplies for Revenue Vessels:-Seal-
ed proposals for supplying ship chand-
lcry ratlOns. and coal TO vessels " the
United States Revenue Cutter Service.
regularly stationed. or temporarily. at
Astoria. Oregon. and delivered on board
said vessels at that place during the
fiscal year ending June 30. 1901. will he
received at this office until o'clock
.. m. OF Saturday. May IL, 1900. at
which time and place they will be pub
llcly opened. The coal furnished TO be
anthracite or bitumlnous OF best quail
lty: uniform In character; 10 weigh
2,240 pounds to the ton; TO be delivered
OH board the vessels at such times and
In such quantities as may be required.
at localities readily accessible to said
vessels, and to be subject 10 inspection
as TO quality and weight. Bidders will
name the prices both for steamIng
and stove coal. and also their faclli-
ties for furnishing the vessels with
fresh water. and their charges there
for. Blank forms OF proposals. with
schedules showing articles OF ship
chandlery and component Iarts OF ra-
tions. may be had upon application at
this office: proposals must be
submitted on these forms. Sep
arate bids will also be received
the same time and place for lubrica-
ting and Illuminating oils. The right
is reserved to reject any and all bids,
and no contract VIII be put In force un-
til congress shall have made an appro-
priatlon for the purpose.
JOHN FOX,
Collector.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-02
WILL NOT THREATEN TURKEY.
No Naval Demonstration to BE Made
in Case the Sultan Fails to Pay.

NEW YORK, May IA special to
the Herald from Washington says:
The naval coercion OF Turkey. to OBJ
tain settlement OF the American mis-
sionary claims, is not contemplated by
the administration. This statement is
made upon high authority. Drastic
measures against Turkey have been
urged by former Minister Angel. by
politicians on behalf OF missionaries.
and by ministers Of the gospel. but the
president and Secretary Hay have not
considered their suggestions.
The administration is well satisfied
with the concessions made by the Sub
lime Porte, and while it is anxious that
the Sultan shall keep his promise to
pay the claims. 1t feels that he has al
ready been considerate of this govern
ment in permitting the reconstruction
and in the extension Of Roberts college
in Constantinople II is authoritative
ystated that the latest not present
ed to the porte by Mr. Griscom, the
American Charge. is not an ultlmatum,
but is merely a repetition Of the de-
mand for settlement.
There is no disposition in the state
department to unduly hasten the
Porte's answer. While an evasive re-
ply is expected, an official said yes
terday that the government would
calmly await the outcome, believing
that 1t wiuld be satisfactory to Tur-
key, as well as the United States. This
official said the president contemplated
the severance Of diplomatic relations,
and this possibility had almost disap-
peared, as a result Of the concessions
the sultan has already made.
II is likely, from all that can be
learned, that the extent OF the express
sion Of displeasure by this government
at the continued failure Of the Porte
to pay the claim. will be the main
tenance Of charge d'affaires in Con-
stantinople. Minister straus is not ex-
pected to return, and until the claims
are settled 1t is not proposed that any
minister shall be sent to Turkey.
The conclusion of the administration
not to adopt the suggestion. that this
government make a naval demonstra-
tion in Turkish waters, is undoubtedly
due to the knowledge that Europe
would resent the entrance Of the Unit
ed States into the Turkish question.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-02
TO PARIS IN 1900.

The passenger department OF the Chi
cago, Milwaukee a ST. Paul railway
has taken advantage Of the current In.
terest In the Paris Exposition and has
printed for free distribution one OF the
most charming books OF the season, en-
titled. "Gllmpses Across the Sea-" It's
contents describe n recent voyage
across the Atlantic made by Sam +.
Clover. journalist and author. and In.
cludes his diversified experiences In
London and Paris. The "Gllmpses"
are entertaining and instructive to the
prospective western patrons OF the Chi
cago. Milwaukee & st. Paul railway.
who may be contemplating n trip to
Europe. The enterprise II the railway
company In augurating such u happy
departure from the ordinary methods
OF advertising Is commendable.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-02
FOREST FIRES STILL RAGING,
Passenger Train Entered Burning Dis
trict on Sunday Last and Has
Not Been Heard VI Since.

MARINETTE. Wis, May FOREST
fires in Northern Michigan and Wis
consiu have destroyed one village ami
several others are threatened, The dry
timber is proving easy prey TO the
flames, which the high wind has
spread over wide area. Ames' the
town entirely destroyed, had a popu-
lation Of 200, There was store. cedar
yard. station and httecn or twenty
houses. Along the right OF way OF the
ST. Paul railroad, north OF Ellis juno
tion, the fires are still raging, A pas
senger train on the Wisconsin and
Michigan railroad. which left Fisher,
Mich. Sunday morning, has not been
heard from since and is somewhere In
the burned district. The wires are all
down north OF Fisher
Forest fires are also said TO be burn
ing all along the 500 road to Mimi
eapolis. A dispatch from East Tawas.
Mich. says that forest fires are run
ming through timber lands and cedar
swamps In that locality,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-02

judge. the relations between the Gu
bans and Americans are most cor
dial"
General Wood, who was asked re-
garding the matter, replied;
AT no time since the occupation OF
the island has the province OF Santia-
80 been so quiet and rcstful as II is
at present. have assurances to this
effect from many officers and others,
who have very Recently been through
the province on horseback. These
alarming reports in Madrid could
probably be traced to men like Miro.
and other former Spanish officers, now
resident in Cuba"
Colonel Valiante. formerly chief OF
the Rural guard in Santiago province,
who recently arrived here, laughs at
the idea OF trouble OF any kind there,
General Chafree has requested TO be
relieved as chief of stan to the COVER
nor general He also desires four
months leave Of absence.
Various changes in the cabinet viii
be made today. Senior Perfecto La
coste will take the portfolio Of agricul-
ture. commerce and industry; Senor
Berreio will take that OF justice, Sen
or Estevex resigning 1t in accordance
with the arrangement he made with
General Wood when the position was
offered him. Senor Varona will take
the portfolio OF public instruction. and
Senior Caucio. now under Secretary of
finance. will undertake the duties OF
chief secretary OF the department
Alexise Frye. superintendent OF Gu
ban schools, will soon issue a circular
to the teachers, giving them details
regarding the trip TO the United States.
He says he will take about IS per cent
Of the teachers. the selection OF those
to go resting with mayors OF the mu-
inequalities. According to MIR. Frye's
statement. there is not a teacher who
does not want to so. The circular will
also supply information as to the ex-
pense. Five doctors will accompany
the party.
At a meeting OF the members Of the
Spanish Casino here today. 1t was de-
cided to give an elaborate banquet TO
the consul Of the Argentine Republic
in Cuba, as a reciprocation Of the
friendly sentiments of the consul in
a speech he made at the recent laying
Of memorial stone concentrating
Spain as the original discovering and
colonizing nation"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-02
Germany Trying to Gain Posses
sion Of the West Indies.
THIS COUNTRY TO INTERFERE
An Americans Greed Leads TO the Expos
ure Of a Carefully Planned German Ia.
trigue--MOnrOe Doctrine VIII Not Be
Voluntarily Recognized,

New York. May 1.-The Times pub
fishes an elaborate article de-
claring that Secretary Of War Roots
address at the dinner last Friday
night, in which he hinted at the posi-
bllity OF war to maintain the Monroe
doctrine, was called forth by en- in
trigue concerning the Danish West In
dia Islands. 1t appears that H. H.
Rogers, of the Standard Oil Company,
made a verbal agreement with Dem
mark. that If he should negotiate a
sale of the islands. he should receive
a commission Of 10 per cent of the pur-
chase price. Captain w. Won Christ
mas Direckineck- -Hohenfield has also
been acting as an agent of the Danish
government. All accounts agree that
Denmark is very anxious to get rid Of
her West Indian possessions. Mr..
Rogers and Captain Christmas having
quarreled,and the former having de-
clared that it was in his power to de-
feat any negotiations that did not rec
ognize his rights as an agent. Captain
Christmas advised Secretary Hay Of
a plan to exchange the islands with
Germany for territory in Europe.
He states that unless congress acts
on the Danish West Indian Islanis
matter before June l. scheme will be
carried out to exchange the islands
with Germany for the whole or part
of North Schleswig, which, with Hol-
stein. was taken from Denmark by
Germany in 1867, and which country.
1t has always been the fondest hope of
all the Danes to recover.
The sudden appearance in this coun-
try of Secretary White, Of the Ameri-
can embassy in London, has also to
do with this matter of the sale of the
Danish West India Islands, according
to the Times. Mr.. White was the
agent of the United States in Denmark
during the negotiations and to him the
Danish government named the price it
wanted for the islands, between $3,OOO,-
900 and $40O00O0. Mr.. White, it is said,
failed to tell the department that the
United States would have to buy the
islands during this session of congress
or abandon all hope forever Of getting
possession Of them, and that he also
did not impress upon the state depart |
ment the fact that, failing in the ne
gotiations with the United States, Ger
many was sure to get possession Of the
islands, either through cession or
lease. 1t is to make these matters
more clear to the state department,
while congress is still in session, that
Mr.. White was summoned here.
1t was not until the early part Of
1899 that negotiations concerning the
Danish West India Islands was taken
up. At that time Captain Christmas
was sojourning in Germany as a re-
tired captain Of the Danish navy. He
had just returned from a trip to the
Danish West India Islands where he
had been making maps of the harbors
and fortifications. He was approached
by a syndicate Of Germans, who asked
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-02
MILLIONS SPENT ABROAD.
Americans Enrlching the Golfers OF
Europe to the Tune OF Hun
dred Million.

NEW YORK. May bankers esti-
mate that American visitors to the
Paris exposition will spend abroad this
year. forty million dollars more than
is usually spent by Americans in Eu-
rope during the vacation season. In
1859. It was estimated that about l2O,-
900 people from the United States
would attend the Paris exposition. The
director OF the United States mint at
that time. estimated that the passen-
gers frcm New York to Europe spent
that year So. $50.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-02

him to use his influence in Copenhagen
to obtain from the Danish government
a contract with Germany by which the
latter could purchase the Island OF
st, John. Captain Christmas was not
slow in asserting that this would be
next to impossible, for the reason that
the United States would neither allow
Denmark to sell the island to foreign
power or allow Germany to pur-
chase it. because Of the Monroe doc
trine
In his report to the Danish govern
ment. Captain Christmas attaches the
proposition Of the syndicate to his pa
pers. This shows that the head Of the
syndicate was Admiral Won Zirzow. OF
the royal German navy, and that he
and others Of the syndicate hal. in an
ticipation OF the ceding or sale Of the
islands to Germany, bought up options
on all land adjacent to the harbors and
so. in the event Of the acquisition OF
the island by Germany. he and the
members Of the syndicate stood in the
position OF virtual owners OF the land,
and could dictate terms to the pur-
chasing power.
When the impossibility OF this
scheme was pointed out to Admiral
Won Zirzow, he asked Captain Christ
mas to obtain other concessions for
the syndicate, among them, to form a
German colony on the island under
the Danish flag and permission to use
the harbor as a coaling station for
German war vessels. Captain Christ
mas, while apparently falling in with
their scheme, laid the whole matter
before Minister Hoering in its true
light. The outcome Of this was that
the permission was denied on diplo-
matte grounds, the Danish government
recognizing that, should any such
complications arise, the sale OF the ISL
ands to the United States would be
next TO impossible. This led to Cap
tain Christmas coming to America.
Captain Christmas. according to the
Times. has had an interview with
President Mckinley and pointed out
the Importance of purchasing the ISL
ands. As a consequence Secretary
White was sent from London to nego-
tiats directly with Denmark. His mis-
sion became known to Mr.. Rogers.
Insisting on his commission Of 10 per
cent and declaring that he would pre-
vent sale to the United States unless
he received $4,000 Mr.. Rogers be-
came involved in a quarrel with Cap
tain Christmas.
Thereupon, the captain revealed to
Secretary Hay the entire story Of the
German intrigue. It seems that Dem
mark is now disposed to make the deal
with Germany. It has been said by
those who are close to the Danish gov
ernment, that King Christian will not
allow the United States to plead the
Monroe doctrine as a bar to negotia-
tiOns with Germany for the ceding Of
the islands to other countries. He viii
maintain that he has alredy given the
Monroe doctrine sufficient considera-
ton, in that he offered a number Of
times to sell the islands to the United
States AMI every time the negotiations
nave fallen through, on account Of the
allure Of congress to ratify the agree
nent
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-02
WAS LAFAYETTEs FLOWER GIRL

CHICAGO, May Mrs. Frederick
G. Petrie died here yesterday. She
was IS years Of age Mrs. Petrle,
when a child, was a flower girl for
Lafayette. at fete given in his honor
when he revisited this country after
the Revolution. She was acquainted
with Andrew Jackson, Henry Clay,
and other men who were making his
tory sixty years ago.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-02
LET HIM DOWN EASY.
Will Reprimand Captain Chadwick
for Insulting Admiral Schley.

NEW YORK, May IA special to
the Herald from Washington, says:
Secretary Long will formally repri-
mand Captain Chadwick for his recent
criticisms Of Rear-Admiral w. s..
Schley. This will probably be the ex-
tent Of the departments action. Cap
tain Chadwick's excellent record and
the frankness with which he acknow-
ledges the offense, while at the same
time discIaiming responsibility for it,
have favorably impressed the depart
ment.
Friends Of Rear-Admiral schley de-
sire that Captain Chadwick be court
martlaled, especially as he has told the
department that the interview in which
he was quoted as critlcizing the rear
admiral was correct.
Captain Chadwick admitted that he
had criticised Rear Admiral schley,
but said that the statements he had
made expressed his personal views,
and he had no intention Of making
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-02

them public through the press, He
charges that breach OF faith was
committed when he was quoted.
Mr. Long looks upon the Chadwick
affair as similar. In some respects. TO
the case OF Captain coghlan, who was
reprlmanded for his criticism OF the
German emperor, Many officers, how
ever, point that the department ae-
cused Rear-Admlra Schlcy OF repre-
henslble conduct In a communication
to congress and rs Captain Chadwick
substantially reiterated this statement
In personal conversation, they do
not see how he can be- severely pun
lshed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-02
ALL QUIET IN CUBA.
New Cabinet Formed-General Wood
Well Satisfied With the Course
Of Events.

HAVANA, May 1.-The Spanish
consul general, Senior sagrario, denies
having cabled to Spain that there was
uprisings in Cuba. He says he does not
believe such occurrences probable and
that he could not have communicated
an idea so absurd to his government.
mo agitation exists" he remarked,
yesterday, "and do not believe that
any will exist. So far as I can
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-02
PRESIDENT OR POPE.
Which of the Rulers VIII the New
Consul to Brazil Obey.

NEW YORK. May IA special to
the Herald from Washington says:
Rev. DR.. Glrlmondl, the newly APP
pointed consul to Santos. Brazil, said:
Il shall be subject to the pleasure Of
the president Of the United States and
to the pope OF Rome. Should either de-
sire me to resign l will do so lmme-
dlately. / shall heed no other author
ity. In the discharge OF my duties
the state will come first and the church
second. 1 am a Catholic priest"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-02
GOVERNMENT PROPOSALS.

Treasury Department, Office, Super
vIslng Architect, Washington, ID. c..
April q, 19OO.--Sealed proposals will
be received at this Office until o'clock
D. M, on the 2sth day Of May. 1900.
and then opened. for the wharf and
dislnfecting and bath houses at the
u. s. Quarantine Station, Astoria, Ore
gon, In accordance with drawings end
specifications, copies OF which may be
had at this office or the Office Of the
custodian OF the station.
JAMES KNOX TAYLOR,
Supervising Architect.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-02
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED.

NEW YORK, May 1.-The Journal
and Advertiser says: At dinner
given in honor Of e. D. Wetmore and
Ethel Barrymore, by Mrs. Albert Ste
vens, Mr.. Wetmore announced his en-
gagement to Miss Barrymore. Mr..
Wetmore Is a wealthy architect.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-02
TRANSPORT WARREN SAILS.
Sending More Doctors to Manila-An-
other Lot OF Recruits.

SAN FRANCISCO, May l. The
trasnport Warren will sail at noon to-
day for Manila. via Honolulu and
Guam. In addition to a large quantity
Of supplies, the Warren will take
many cabin passengers, including sew
eral acting assistant surgeons and a
detachment OF 325 recruits, ten casuals
and SO enlisted men. who came from
Manila as a guard for prisoners.
The transport Sherman will be re-
Leased from quarantine today and to-
morrow the Wyeheld will be allowed TO
dock.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-02
EIGHT HOUR LAW ESTABLISHED.

BOSTON, May 1.-The eight hour
day was established today In almost
every district In New England where
journeymcn OF the building trades have
organized. and the concession was OBJ
talncd with little friction and only u
few strikes
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-02
RAILROAD STRIKE AT BUFFALO.

BUFFALO, May Approximately
700 moro car repalrers have Joined the
strike, which was begun by the men OF
that crNtt, employed by the New York
Central Company and this constitutes
today's active developments
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-02
TO BE HAwAIAs GOVERNOR.
Ex-Presldent Dole Has Been Chosen
for That Position by President
Mckinley,

WASHINGTON, May i,-Prsldent
Dole has been selected IA the nrst
governor OF Hawaii, The formal an
nouneement win be made when the
list OF Hawaiian officials. to be ap-
pointed by the president Ia completed,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-02
SANTA FE REACHES FRISCO,

SAN FRANCISCO. May L. The
Santa Fe railroad VIII begin its
freight service to and from this city
by way OF Point Richmond. Passen-
ger trains will not be run for sevar-
al days.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-02
NATIONAL RANKS MUST REPORT

WASHINGTON. May 1.-The control
Ter Of currency today issued call Tor
repoU OF the condition OF the nation
al banks at the close OF business on
April IS
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-02
ANOTHER TRUST FORMED.

TRENTON. y, j.. May 1.-The Sic
gel Company. capital ssiOOO.OOO, was
Incorporated here today to deal In
goods OF all kinds In New York, Chica-
go and other cities.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-02
RoRERTs' JURY DISAGREED.

SALT LAKE. May 1.-The jury In
the case OF Il. II. Roberts, on trial
for unlawful cohabitation. disagreed
and was discharged.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-02
FAMOUS nANpMAsrER pEAp.

NEW YORK. May i.-Joseph Gustav
Rampon. a famous bandmaster leader
OF the Old Guard band. died last night.
aged 81 years.
New-York tribune., 1900-11-24
Arc-1oN sALEs YESTERDAY.

By Peter F Meyer & Co: No. 47s 10 4S4 Cherry
st. on map No 97s 70 49, north SIDE, 2 feet west
of Corlea-s-st 2 Sx51 three six story brick tene-
renr houses win stores: foreclosure; 10 the plain
rtn for sl5.610 No 81 Eudso1-S,-. southwest cor
ner Of Jane-st runs south 1sX northwest 4oSXl3x
northwest AK north = u Jaue-st-, east 553 10
beginning q four story brick tenement house. with
stores. foreclosure; adjourned 70 December o
Bv william n Ryan: Nos 30 and 81 one-hun-
dred-and-forty- -eleh-a-st- !ate Mott-aEe; north
side 35o feet ot Court alc--ave 71Nloe. Two
four story brick hsthousgs W stores 1oreclos-
ure- 70 John a. Johnson -or Sot-E. -. -
BY D. Phoenix Ingrahau3 g: No -93 Avenue
c west side q feet south Of ITe-ttEl-st- !soxo'
a i've story stone front store and tenemeHt house;
foreclosure the pIaiC-lN for 81 5F).
Bv 5. De Wa-ltearss- Nos 50 and 30 " asEl-rls-
to--s- east side -S4 feet south O. Cort!aHCt-st
90 sxe 2x50 sx121 i've sroTy brick stores; partlon
70 ne plaintiff for $50 Fiatbush-ave BROOKLYN
west side ~ corner lot Avenue D. rams west .. 70
east side OCean-ave.. south SIX east 10 70 last
T~ze-7tv-frs--st Y north ~ 20 southwest corner
% Easr Twenty-first-sr. and Avenue .. east
65 % southeast corner Avenue D azo L4si wen
tv-tirsr-sI. south 1872 east 32l.I 70 F-atoush-
ave < north 1-s2 70 beginning: Partition TO tAe
plaintiff for 50 - -.
g. William Kennedy: No. IS West Fif-E-tairc-
81 south SIDE. -25 feet east Of Sixt1-aFe-, -x-eto
o fotlr story stone front dwelling house, parCtlon
70 Arrbros Z. Ely for S3S.1J0