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LONDON, Aug. l6.-The Crowr
prince Frederick ofGermany arrived
here this morning and was most cor
daily received.
EVANSVILLE, Ind. Aug. 16-Six oI
the best known young women Of Tas
well laid violent hands upon Robert
Foss In the main street of that town
today and kissed him until he cried
Tor mercy. Soon afterwards the girls
were arrested at the instance of their
victim and held for trial on the charge
of assault and battery.
| Foss's public discontinue was pro-
duced by boast that he made at sew
eral social gatherings recently that he
had never been kissed by woman.
He of the erstwhi,e virgin lips is a
music teacher about 80 years old.
rh9 manner in which he claimed the
distinction offended his hea,erg AMI
aroused the feminine pride of the six
bellies who we're the principals in To-
| days escapade. Thev decided to way
Lag Foss and hurl fim from his ped
estal of chastity.
Their opportunity came when they
encountered Foss In the business part
of Town at a time when there were a
considerable number of persons about.
including some of the friends of ire
erls who had been let into the secret.
The girls made a concerted attack,
and despite of his protestations the
nusic teacher was covered with kiss
es. Foss struggled vainly to free
himself, but his tormentors were mer-
cirless.
When he was finally liberated
f'oss, with flaming cheeks rushed to
the Justices Office and swore out war
rants against the conspirators. The
latter were easily captured and at
once gave bond for their appearance.
WASHINGTON, ALg. I6.-Reports
which are being received from the
island of Cuba indicate that as the Gu
bans realize the Importance and mag
nitude of the task which they are at
tempting in the formation of an indie
pendent republic. sentiment in favor
of annexation to the United States in
creases.
Pressure has already been exerted
by so many factions in Cuba and from
interests in this country which sec an
advantage in having hand in the
forming of the government, that those
having the task in hand are greatly
perplexed. The Cubans realize from
lay to day that complex and diff.
cult condition will face them as soon
rs the authority of this country is
withdrawn. In private letters and in
he changed tone of the press there
are many Indications that the annex
ltion sentiment is rapidly growing
The statement cabled from Havana
hat General Gomez has come out In
a declaration that he has not advo
Gated annexation for the island of Gu
ba and that his attitude was mistaken
while he was in the United States is
not considered seriously by officials
of the war department. whose duties
place them in position to become IA
miliar with Cuban affairs. Communi.
cations through both official ana unof-
iicial channels are on file at the de-
partment to show that not only Gen.
Gomez but large element OF the bet
ter class of Cubans favor annexation
10 the United States.
The statement relative to the atti-
ude of General Gomez being misunder
stood is taken at the department to
Indicate only a shrewd political move
IN the part of Gomez. He has come
out openly in favor of Palma for the
presidency, and there is reason to be
lieve that on his return some of his
old army adherents pointed out that
ne could not forward the chances of
Palma for the presidency and at the
same time urge that the country be
rome part of the United States,
LOWELL, Mass. Aug. l6.-John D-
on, prize fighter, died this morning
from the results of prize fight held
last night between him and Charlie
Armstrong. Dion never recovered
Consciousness after the fatal blow, an
Gpper-cut, and died early this morn.
ing. Armstrong, the referee and the
owners of the club where the fight
vas held have all been arrested
MANILA. Aug. 6.-Superintenden
If Schools Atkinson is preparing
splendid reception for the 600 Ameri-
can school teachers who are expected
to arrive here within a week from San
Francisco. When the transport ar
tives fifteen launches will convey the
teachers to the Luneta landing. They
will then be driven to the Spanish ex-
position building, which will become
a temporary educational colony.
The teachers will get their board for
ii day. The buildings have been
completely furnished by the army
With cots, chairs. etc
NEW YORK, Aug. 1.-THE Ameri.
IAN transport line. recently acquired
hy j. p. Morgan, announces that the
ompany will expend s10,OOO.0OO in
building new docks In London. IT is
rot unlikely the transport line Will
also absorb or make big oomblna
lon with several other transatlantic
lteamship companies.
SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. ia
horse attached to carriage contain
ing the two-year,old baby of DIR, vii
bur NJ. SWEET. well known San Fran
cisco oculist. became frightened and
plunged over precipice 100 feet high