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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-11-30

Coxswain F.Swanson and Seaman George
Anhel, were recovered after the typhoon
subsidized.
The storm veered around after the
Yosemite GROUNDED and she was driven
on and carried on to the Somayescliffs.
where her rudder and propeller were
broken. Boatswain Sweeney and IL OF
the crew volunteered 10 take a life line
ashore. A boat was lowered for this pur-
pose, but IL was Immediately swamped
by n big sea that swept over II. All Its
occupants were carried away from, IL but
they miracuiously succeeded in reaching
the land after an hours struggle with
the waves.
Meanwhile the atmosphere had become
OF inky blackness and the Yosemite,
which had again been blown on the
land, was drifting helplessly before the
gale, which was blowing at the rate OF 100
miles an hour.
All hope Of saving the cruiser was
abandoned, and the officers ami crew pre-
pared for the death they thought was
surely staring them in the face. A ma
jority Of the boats had been either
smashed or carried out OF the davitts,
and those that were left could not 40
commodate half the crew, even If 1t had
been possible for them to live III the
enormous seas that were by this tins
running.
A sea anchor had been put out and this
held the Yosemite up into the teeth Of
the storm and prevented her from falling
OF into the trough Of the sea. She
rode to this anchor and drifted rapidly
until O'Clock in the evening when the
60 miles north and 20 miles west Of
Guam. She had labored so heavily that
she had sprung sleAk and all hands, in
cluding her commander. Lieut.. Beirer,
and the chief engineer. worked heroical-
ly In trying to clear her Of the water that
was pouring into and rapidly filling
the forward compartments.
After the violence of ths storm had
subsided efforts were made to start the
engines. They were finally got to work
and the Yosemite with her damaged pro-
pellers struggled landward at the rate Of
two knots an hour. Tbe water kept
gaining in the hold and the. ship was
gradually sinkings
At 1 80 D m, November 15, the Justin,
which had gone In search of the Yose-
mite, picked her up and attempted to tow
her back to Guam. Two hawsers were
broken, and 1t was then decided that 1t
was impossible to take her into port.
The cruiser was then scuttlsd and all
hands went aboard the Justin.
The Yosemits sank bow first at 8
O'Clock, and the Justin stood away from
Guam.
Paymaster Ballard saved s6S, 900 Mexi-
can money from the sinking ship.
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MET BOERS.
sharp skirmi ish Between Col. Pitchers
And Gen. DeWet's Men.


Cape Town. Nov. 29.-Col. Pitcher
had a smart skirmish Tuesday, Nov. 27,
with part of Gen. DeWet's command,
which was conveying loot captured at
DeWetsdorp. The Beers retreated,
abandoning portion of the loot and a
large number of horses. Former Presi-
dent Steyn and Gen. DeWet were in
close proximity to the scene of the
fighting, but they eluded the British.
The Beers were so tenacious that Col.
Pitchers men actually reached position
within thirty yards of them, where re-
volver shots were exchanged. The Beers
shelled the British with 1S-pounders cap,
tuIed at DeWetsdorp. Ex-President
Steyn and Gen. DeWet, who were
breakfasting at farm near by, rode off
to the westward, leaving the British
front clear. The British casualties were
one man killed and six wounded. Seyerai
Beers who had been wounded were
found by the British. Steyn and DeWet
have since been reported to be encamped
10 the westward between Helvetie and
the railroad. but the command appears
to have broken up into three bodies
District Commander Boyle of Dswets-
dorp, remains in the custody of the
Beers.
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LIBERAL WITH DYNAMITE.
Amateur Burglars at Iceboro Blew
Up Safe aud Wrecked Office.

Richmond, November 29.-The police Of
this village this morning received word
to be on the lookout for burglars. who
during last night wrecked the safe in the
oifice of A. ]. Bagley's grocery store, at
-ceboro, and who were frightened away
W ithout having secured anything Of
value. 1t is believed that the responsible
parties were amateurs. as the charge OF
dynamite used in blowing up the safe
was an enormous one, and II properly ap-
piled would have demolished the build
ing. AS it was the safe was torn to
pieces and the interior of the office so
bsdiy wrecked that extensive repairs will
be necessary. There is no clew to the
identity of the robbers,
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CLERK A DEFAULTER.

Cincinnati, November 29.-The discov-
cry of a supposed error of $1,000 in the
books Of George Griffiths, deceased, late
clerk OF 1.-THE board of education, led to an
examination Of his books and the dis
oovery, It is said, that Grifiiths was an
parent defaultsr to the amo unit OF
hundred thousand dollars.
Gritiiths had been clerk for 13 years
and had always had the entire confidence
OF the whole community. His estate,
1t is said, will not meet more than one
fifth Of the shortage and his bondsmen
will have to make up the remainder A
meeting OF the board has been called for
tomorrow to take action in the matter. i.
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It Gave Way and Caused
the Disaster.
Victims Preeipitated q into the
Melted Glass.

San Francisco, November 29-Nine
persons were killed and fully 80 badly in
Jured by the collapse OF the roof OF the
Pacific Glass Works on 10Th street today,
while 1t was crowded with men and boys
Watching q foot ball game on the field
adjoining. About 70 people fell through
the roof upon the red hot furnaces and
glass vats below. All wers horr IDLY
burned aud 1t is feared that In addition
TO the nine deaths already reported
there will be several more The fir es
In the furnaces had been started for
the first time today and the vats were
filled with liquid glass. 1t was upon
these that the victims fell. Some were
killed instantly and other were slowly
roasted to death. The few who missed
the furnaces rolled off and together with
workmen In the glass works saved the
lives of many by pulling them away
from their horrible place.
The crash of the falling roof was heard
great distance away and thousands OF
people hurried to the scene. Messages
were sent to the city receiving hospital
and the morgue, and ali the available
ambuIances were called out.
From the Central hospital a summons
was sent out Immediately calling upon
doctors in the neighborhood to come to
render assistance,
Some of the dead are boys, ranging
in age from 10 to 10 years and many Of
them were badly mangled.
More than 200 persons were on the roof
when 1t collapsed and of these at least
rs went down with the crash, Those fort
uate enough TO be on side section OF
the buildings helped to remove ths In
jured. The heat around the furnace was
SO great, however. no assistance could
be rendered, and they slowly roasted to
death. Not 300 yards away 10000 people
| were Watching the football game and
when the news became known there was
Intense excitement. The living victims
OF the disaster ware taken to various
| hospitals. The South Pacific hospital,
within two blocks OF the scene was soon
overorowded and many had to be turned
away They were hurried to st. Luke's,
the Receiving hospital and nearby drug
stores. So scattered were they among
the various institutions that Il was first
impossible to tell exactly how many
were hurt or how seriously they were in
jured.
Private carriages were waiting outside
the football grounds and these were
pressed into service to take away the
wounded.
| Six OF the dead were identified. The
body OF one boy still awaits identifica-
tion. So far as known, nine were killed.
The first reports vera exaggerated, 1t
Is reported that one man, Joseph Gumper,
fell into the furnace and his body was
incineIa5ed.
The manager Of the glass works
realized the danger before the accident
occurred and had sent for thel poIios to
compel this crowd to leave. just as a
squad OF officers arrived from the city
hall the roof went down
DEAD NOW THIRTEEN.
San Francisco, November 29.-The list
OF dead now number thirteen. Eighty
two persons. more or less injured have
been taken to the various hospitals or re-
moved their homes.
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FROM ADMIRAL REMEY.
News of The wreck of Tho yosemite
Confirmed.

News of The wreck of The Yosemite
Confirmed.
Washington, Nov. 29.-The Navy De-
partment today received a cablegram
from Admiral Remey confirming the re-
cruiser Yosemite at Guam. Following
is the text of Admiral Remey's cable
gram!
Cavite, Nov. 20.
Bureau Of Navigation, Washington.
Captain OF transport Sherman reports
total loss of Yosemite Nov. 10. Chains
parted In typhoon; drifted to sea and
sank 20 miles off; Justin Ga oollier) went
to rescne; steam launch crew of five
lost; shall send kempff to Guam tomor-
row to ascertain extent of disaster and
transport Yosemite crew to Cavite.
Remey.
Admiral Remey's despatch was COM
municated to Secretary Long, who
spent most of the morning at the de-
partment. The Secretary expressed pro-
found regret at the loss of the ship and
men, but there was some consolation in
the fact that the loss of life was COM
paratively small considering the large
complement of officers and men.
A depatch was sent to Admiral Remey
asking for all further particulars which
might be available and for the names of
the boats lost crew. The fact that Ad-
miral Kempff had probably left Cavite
by this time for Guam, gave assurance
that everything possible would be done.
The Justin, which went to the rescue
of the Yosemite, is a collier which re-
Gently arrived at Guam. WithiL few
days from the time of her loss the Yose-
mite was expected to leave Guam for
Cavite. Tho collier Brutus had been
ordered from the Philippines to Guam to
take the place OF the Yosemite as a sta
ton ship. In the absence Of all cable
connection with Guam it is impossible
for the department to know whether the
Brutus had reached there at the time OF
tho disaster. The Brutus took out a
crew and marines, who will act as the
garrison at Guam, replacing the forces
that have been there for about year.
The General Alava, which is reported
from Manila to have passed into the
track of the same typhoon which over
whelmed the Yosemite, is little gun
boat of 532 tons displacement. Never
theless she is said to have been perfectly
staunch and seaworthy, and providing
she met the storm In the open sea, she
would in all probability have come safe
ly through 1t. The Aava was Spanish
gunboat captured by the United States
army In the Philippines, where she had
been used by the insurgents. and was
turned over to the United States navy
about year ago.
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PORT SHAKEN.
ARRIVAL OF Kentucky Had ITS Erect on
sultan. ~

Constantinople. November 2g.-The ar
rival Of the Unites States battleship Ken
tuoky at smyrna has so shaken up the
palaces porte that indications are accumu-
iating of desire to hasten n settlement
to the satisfaction of the United States
and issue an trade calling for the pur-
chase OF cruiser at Philadelphia, the price
for which to include the $4,000 Armen-
Ian Indemnity. This Is regarded as a
subterfuge designed for local consumption
In order TO save the facs OF the porte.
Nevertheless 1t is now believed that Tur.
key viii find the money and order a
cruiser In the hope Of propitiating the
United States. Despite the dispute the
relations between the United States lega-
tion and the porte continue cordial.
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tlcs; Mr.. Frank Green, Lord Mayor or
London; Can't Arthur Lee. Mr.. Choats
cad the full staff OF the Unitsd Stltes
embassy; MIR. William Mckinley Os-
borne, U. S. consul general In London,
and many other distinguished Americans
snd Englishmen. The speeches follow
ing the dinner teemed with international
compIiments, all the speakers dwelling
on the good relations exiting between
Great Britain and the United States ana
expressing the hope that these would
continue.
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CZAR'S ILLNESS.

London, November s0,-The Daily News
publishes the following despatch from
Yalta:
A bacterial examination showed that
Emperor Nicholas was suffering from
Crimean typhus. The crisis was reached
Sunday, bnt throughout the day he new
or lost consciousness or became delirious.
The Empress herself has done all the
nursing
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THANKSGIVING IN LONDON.

London, November 29.-Aiore than 400
Americans wers present at the Hotel
Cecil this evening at the Thanksgiving
dinner given under the auspices of the
American Society in London. Mr.. +.
q. Van Duser, president OF the society,
was In the chair, and the guests included
Baron AIyerstone, lord chief justice Of
England; Mr.. William Court Gully,
Speaker of the House of Commons; Sir
James Charles Matthew OF the Queens
bench division Of the high court OF JUS
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-11-30
RESULT OF CONSPIRACY.

Morgantown, W. Va, November se.-
State Mine Inspector James W. Paul.
says the recent mins disaster at Berry
VILE, In which IA lives were lost, was the
result of conspiracy to kill the foreman
of the mine.
The conspirators after lighting the
fuse, stood at the entrance OF the mine
But the force OF the explosion was great
er than they expected and they were also
killed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-11-30
THE WEATHER.

Boston, November 9.-Forecast-Frl-
day cloudy, and probably generally fair
weather. Saturday fair, with moderate
temperature; variable winds, becoming
southwest
Washington, November 29.-Forecast
for Friday and Saturday: For New Eng
land-Snow in northern portions; rain OF
snow in southern portions Friday; colder
in western portion. Saturday, fair, with
variable winds, mostly fresh south to
west
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LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.

Portland, Nov 20. 1oOO.-The loca-
weather bureau records the following:
sa, m.-Barometer. 80 241: thermomer
ter, Z: 4dew point, 22 rel, humidity, 81
direction Of the wind, n; velocity OF
the wind, 9 state of weather, cloudy.
SD. n.-Barometer. so l25; thermome-
ter, %; dew point. 26; rel. humidity, IS;
direction Of the wind, N; velocity Of
the wind, =; state of weather, 1t snow.
Maximum temperature 80; minimum
temperature, %; mean temperature, 20;
maximum wind velocity, IA NE; precipi-
tation-24 hours, 03.
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WEATHER OBSERVATIONS.

The agricultural department weather
bureau for yesterday. Nov. 2s, taken at s
p. M, meridian time. the observation for
this section being given in this order:
Temperature, direction of wind. state of
weather;
Boston, 40. SIC, clody; New York, 46. w,
cldy; Philadelphia. 4s. W, clear; Wash
ington, 40, NV, clear; Albany, 80, NE,
W, D. cidy; Chicago. 80. SY, clear
8. Paul, so, Sc, clear; Huron, OAK,
IS, NV, clear; Bismarck. 39,NW, cIdyi
Jaekscnyills, 60. N. clear.
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wYoMING's VOTE.

Denver, Colo, November 20 Official
returns show the result in Wyoming TO
have been: Mckinley, IA, 4S2; Bryan,
10, 1874; McKinley's plurality, 4.Sls.
For Congress, Mondell, Republican, IA,
Esq; Thompson, Democrat, 10 047; Mon
dell 8 plurality, 4,429.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-11-30
In Richest
MAHOGANY

For chamber furnishings Mahogany
now has the preference, and nothing
quite equals the true wood in rich
ness of color and beauty of finish.
The three pieces of one design
Dresser, Commode, and Bed-that
we have displayed, are superb ex-
amples of modern furniture making.
They are modelled in most graceful
and pleasing lines, that show advan-
tageously in the deep tones of this
artistic finish.
We would like to have all admirers
of beautiful furniture SEQ these
Suites.
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THANKScIvE EN-

will long be remembered by both those
who do others favor and also by those
receiving the favor 1t doesn't cost a
thousand dollars 10 be one of the happy
throng. Just word may land you
among them. Tell your friend how
cheap and how quick fire can bs kin
died when EsensOn's Always Ready
Charcoal is used in place of wood.
BIG BAG 1Oc AT ALL GROCERS.
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Among the horses sold at the New York
sale yesterday were: Contr8lto, 2 10, to
Reiziks ~ MorgeDstein CT Vienna, Aus
tria, $500; Greenbrlno to same. So 100.
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BoERs WE'RE ExPELLED.

Orange River. south Africa, November
~ The Hersog commando. 800 strong.
attacked Col. Henry Hamilton Settlers
column Tuesday morning. After five
hours hard fighting the Beers were ex-
peiied from the position losing heavily.
The British losses were slight.
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No. 347)
A
S e RIOuS
ST RAIN.

Only those familiar with the action
of lenses can fully realize the injuri-
GUS effect of distorted lenses. A
very little change in position will
often throw them entirely out of
focus. A serious strain upon the
eyes is the result Many a good
pair of glasses give bad results be-
cause they are slightly bent out of
shape. If yours are in this condition,
bring them in and will straighten
them. If you are already custom
er, will do 1t because you are. II
you are not, will do it because l
hope to get your patronage some
time.
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MAY CHANGE HIS MIND.

Cape Town, November 30 Lord Hob
efts has left johannesburg for Durham
ana Is expected 10 arrive here about De-
cember and 20 remain In Cape Town
TOR few days.
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FROM MANILA.

Another story of the Loss ofthe Yose-
mite.
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Manila, November a9.--Rear Admiral
Rsmey has as yet received no official re.
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DEAD NOW THIRTEEN

san Francisco, November 9.-The list
of dead now number thirteen. Eighty
two persons. more or less injured have
been taken to the various hospitals or re-
moved their homes.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-09-26
Rats Declare CivII War.

r Eofu Auf GhcANO AufOnicle.
Another rat story comes from
the Twenty-second street police
station. Nos long ago the sta
ton was invaded by colony Of rats
OF various sizes and descriptions. and no
prisoners were kept In the cells for sew
eral days because OF the viclousness Of
the rodents. number OF the officers
were bitten while asleep. in the dormitory.
and the pest was the cause OF great deal
OF trouble
Lieut.. Alcock advertised for cats and q
few OF the residents IN the vicinity gave
the service Of their house pets to rid the
place 81 the pest. one OF the cats was
killed and bs carcass WIS found IN tho
basement. The smaller members o. she
colony were routed but a number OF big
gray fellows refused 10 take orders from
the cats ard until one day last week did
an they could 10 make life miserable Of
the station.
sergt. Carey SAYS chat they are oil gone
now Hc declares that they divided them
selves into Two factions and declared civil
war. The squad room WINS their battle
ground. md The sergeant says that he
Witnessed several engagements After
one battle he picked up the bodies OF
three warriors left dead on the field
Wednesday night be saw I'VE OF them run
out through the front door. and since
that time. he says there has not been
rat IN che station.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-09-26
HAS SECURED RIGHT or WAY.
vaIdostR southern to Tap Florida
Central and PenInsnIar.

valdosta. Ga. sept. 25.-Col. J. ~.
Wilkinson. president OF the Nab,lossa
Southern road. has secured a right-of-
way for his line through the city OF Mad
ison. Fla. TO tap the Florida Central aud
Peninsular road at that place. aud a force
Of hands is az work now grading the road
40 that city. The road is already operat-
ing within seven miles Of Madison. the
present terminus being Hanson The work
Is to be pushed as rapidly as IL can be
done. and President Wilkinson says that
he will have % operating all the way TO
Madison by tho middle of January
The motion for new trial ln the suit
OF G. X. Jordan vs., the Savannah. Flor
ioa and Western Railway. was heard
by Judge Griffin yesterday and was over
ruled. A verdict Of 5000 was given Jor-
dan IN the suit here some time ago. and
an appeal was made FOR a new trial The
case will so 70 the Supreme Court
Mr.. Ed kinEsbery. solicitor OF the
County Court 81 Echols. has rendered his
resignation and Las moved back 10 Val
dosta- IL IS understood that the rcsigna-
Ton was rendered in order Tor him TO be
az home here with his sister. their father
being called from home cft n on legal bus
iaeEs
The Jews OF this city celebrated Their
new year by prayer-mtetines which were
largely attended. All u the Hebrew mcr-
chants Of the city suspended business ycs-
terday and to-day.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-09-26
rALLAHAssEEANs Ar WORK.
Their Efforts 90 Rcsain the Capital
other News Notes.

Tallahassee. Fla. sept 5-The utmost
confidence Is expressed by the people Of
this section in the management o. their
campaign by the Tallahassee Capital
League. and they feel sure that the tax
payers Of Florida. az the November pri-
mary. Ia the interest Of economy and loW
taxes-in fact Ia their ON behalf Will
roll up a large majority for Tallahassee
a. the seat Of government for Florida.
Tho executive officers Of the league are
men who nave had many years OF expert
ence w Florida politics The fact that
william p. Bloxham. John a. Henderson,.
william A. Rawls. George 7. Rnncy. Fred
T. Myers. James a. whithcld. William
N. Mcintosh Jr.. and a corps Of efficient
and able assistants scattered throughout
the state. are managing Tallahassee
campaign. Is an indication Of the strength
Of The league and what the result will be
at the polls
The Social Democrats OF Flor
ida have certified the nomina-
lion OF four presidential eicc-
tors 20 the Secretary Of State az follows:
W. +. Reed 81 Santa Rosa county. VIII
lam T. Nield OF Hilsbor0ugh county Ed
win G.. smith OF Marion county, Efneat
untermanu OF ST Johns county.
&. J McGehce of Live Oak. captain OF
the suwannee Rifles. has forwarded ais
resignation.
r. A. Moore OF starke. sccoud meuten-
ant OF the starke Rifles. has rendered his
resignation.
Harry Bowling. Gardner Anthony, }
l. Handee. Walker Payne. Conner Bryson
r W Cross and ". n Kern. are new
enlisimenis tn tho Siarke Rifles.
There was a negro festival az St Marks
last Saturday night. During lts progress
a quarrel ensued between Ernest Lee ana
Jasper Green. Leo attacked Green with
a pistol, shooting him IN tho neck. A.
soon a. Green could get his gun out. b.
opened IRE on Lee wounding him twice
IN the stomach. Lee died about noon on
sunday. and coroncr's jury acquitted
Green.
LeUer patent have heen issued Tor the
incorporation OF the Florida Warehouse
Company at Jacksonville. with q capital
OF $500. TO conduct general warehouse
business IN Florida and elsewhere.