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New-York tribune., 1906-08-22
TELLS HOW THURsToN WAS KILLEI
Colonel Cotton, Collector of Customs in Santo
Domingo, Gives Details.

Washington. Aug. A.-Colonel George c. Cotton.
who is IN charge Of the collecting and irnpounding
of customs in Santo Domingo. visited the State
Department to-day
Colonel Cotton did not regard seriously the re-
ports OF new Instructions in Santo Domingo. He
said that the revolutionary spirit rampant
about Monte Crist and that Jimenez probably
would make trouble Il he could. when he started
for New York recently It said that he came
10 get money to finance a new revolution.
American capital is becoming optimistic concern
ing any danger from revolutions said Colonel Col
ton He told of a number OF persons who have
gone TO the island recently and have taken land
for the cultivation Of
The killing of the American. ThurstOn, en-
plOye Of the Dominican government in the cOllec-
tiOn OF revenues, and his Porto Rcan companion is
greatly to be deplored, Colonel Cotton Sa1d as both
OF these men particularly efficient. Assisted
by native guards they had captured eight loads of
stuff from smugslers and at night stored this in
vacant house.
In describing the attack which resulted in the
death Of the two men, Colonel Cotton explained that
they made the mistake OF sleeping in the house
with the guards The snugglers made a night at
tack firing a Voley into the building, and, as
ThuTstOn and his companion occupied hammOcks.
they caught the entire V0lley, While the native
guards who slept on the ground, escaped.
Captain Switzerland. who is in command OF the
naval forces patrolling SantO Domingo waters, re-
and these reports Immediately sent to the de-
partment. One has recently been received which
gives information of various lawless bands that are
moving about the island, confirming the report
which Colonel Cotton makes
Captain Switzerland has been informed OF small
insurrectionary movement along the Haytian border
and that hundred more Santo Domingo people
have gone across into Hayti to escape the govern
Switzerland reports that the situation is we'll in
hand.
New-York tribune., 1906-08-22
POUNDS HARD ON REEF.
THE Manchuria May BE Total Loss
Passengers and Mails Safe.

Honolulu. Aug. 2l-The Pacific Mail liner Man
churia. which ran a reef off Rabbit Island be-
fore daylight Monday morning. is hopelessly
aground. and may be total loss. All efforts to
float the steamer far been in vain.
The Manchura is far inside the reef now and
pounding heavily. The vessel is standing high
of the water and forms picturesque spectacle.
and crowds are Fastening from here over the
mountains to the ship.
The steamer is now seven feet further inland
than when she struck. The tug Fearless the reve-
cutter Manning, and the steamers Kinue AMI
Maui have lines aboard and tugging at her
stern
The cabin passengers have been landed. but II
will be impossible to get them all here tonight
The plantation managers have thrown open their
homes to many OF the passengers. The landing
was effected without much trouble.
Joseph p. Smith, Governor General Of the Philip
pines, who is his way Manila to relieve
Governor General Ide, among the last to leave
the steamer. The officers of the ship remained on
board The mails have been taken from the Man
churia Captain Saunders assumes all blame for
the stranding of the ship, as he was the bridge
and mistoOk the land for Makapuu.
Tonight the condition OF the stranded steam
ship was said to be worse. A proposition is
now being considered 10 dredge channel from
where the Manchuria now lies 20 deep water
This is believed to be the only feasible plan.
New-York tribune., 1906-08-22
SYMPATHY FROM RIO.
Pan american Congress adopts
Resolution of Coincidence.

Rio Janeiro Aug. 21-There was a solemn
session OF the international American Confer
ence here this morning and the flags Of all the
republics represented were at half-mast over the
Monroe Palace. the delegates having assembled
for the purpose OF expressing coincidence with
the republic OF Chilli in the distress resulting
from the earthquake shocks and fires in the
stricken cities. A resolution TO the effect that
the conference expressed fits sympathy with
Chilli and was confident that new Valparaiso
would arise, more prosperous than ever. was
unanimously adopted.
The president OF the conference sefihor Ma
buco, and William 1. Buchanan. head Of the
American delegation. and others made speeches
expressing sympathy with the earthquake suf-
ferers, to which Senior Walker-Martinez. the
Chilian Minister TO the United States and head
Of the Chlian delegation. replied with great emo
tion. The conference then adjourned.
New-York tribune., 1906-08-22
DOMINICANS IN ARMS.
Move to Attack Monte C1lsti-
Hard Fighting Egpected.

Cape Haytien. Hayti. Aug. 21.-Advices re-
ceived here from Guayabin, Santo Domingo. say
that General GuellitO. at the head OF nine hun
dred insurgents has left Dajabon TO Join the
troops of General Navarro and make an attack
upon Monte Cristi. The government has sent
1900 men from Mocha against the rebels. 1t is
believed that desperate civil war will follow.
The assassins Of Messrs Milbourn and Thurs
ton. the two Americans employed collectors
In the Dominican custom house service who
were killed recently near Las Matas. have been
arrested at Port-au-P Prince. Hayti. where their
extradition Is demanded by the Dominican gov
ernment.
John Milbourn and Charles T. Thurston were
wounded by smusglers August S. and died later
from their wounds Thurston had been employed
deputy receiver Of customs at Commentator, on
the Haytian frontier and MilbOurn was an in
spectOr In the territory.
New-York tribune., 1906-08-22
Pattern Table Cloths
Al Little More Than Half

Just about eighty fine French and
Irish linen Table Cloths are IN todays
offering. They are in beautiful pat
tern designs of fine bleached linens,
but they. have been slightly soiled
and mussed, and we wish TO get them
out OF our stock. They viii pay you
splendidly for laundering.
An itemized list is impossible The
following will indicate the values:
Table Cloth. az, yards square. formerly
s32.5O: now at Sf7.75.
Table Cloth. "a. x S yards. formerly si4.5os
now at S7.75.
Handsome Banquet Cloth. s yards long
and "a yards wfdes formerly $685. now at
S19.
match. Linen Store. Third f7oors
Stewart Building.
New-York tribune., 1906-08-22
Girls
Shirt Waist Suits
Tremendous Reductions

This is a clearing sale OF several
styles described in details. Beautiful
dresses, exquisitely made and daintily
trimmed, are offered at prices which
would not cover the cost of mixing.
The dresses are made in such simple,
attractive styles, they will be suitable
for next seasons wear. Girls going
to boarding school this Autumn will
find these dresses just what they
need. There are limited numbers Of
each kind. Some of the dresses need
pressing.
At SIPS, were s2.25-Forty-five Suits Of
white lawn; embroidered waists: full c.rcu-
lar skirts. Sizes for Ia 16 and IS years.
At 1915. were $3.50 TO s7.5O-Sixty Shirt
waist Suits of linens and lawns: lace
trimmed. with embroidered waists. Broken
lots; sizes for IA. Is and rs years.
At So, were s16-Fffteen Suits OF heavy
linen; shirt-waist effect, braided IN light
blue. lavender and natural cOlOrs- Sizes for
H. 16 and is years.
At $50, were SS-Girls' Dresses OF white
lawn with high and Dutch necks. Sizes FOR
TO Ia years.
Second floor, Fourth avenue.
Stewart Building.
New-York tribune., 1906-08-22
Women'S
Summer Goats
Prices Haired

Few OF the beautiful Summer
Coats left, so the prices are ruth-
lessly cut This is rare offering,
one out of the ordinary, FOR these
garments are of the highest quality
as to materials, cut, style. finish and
trimmings. All are the perfection OF
fine tailoring; some would make
smart travelling coats; the linen coats
are just right for August and Sep
ternber.
Twenty-one Linen Coats. were SIS to $50.
now SO to S25.
Twenty-three Gloria Silk Coats. various
shades; were s2s and $50. now sic.
Eleven Coats OF cloth OF gold. were So.
now 81.
Second floor. Broadway,
Stewart Building.
New-York tribune., 1906-08-22

introduce bill In Congress providing for the is
sue Of ssO.ooo,ooo in paper notes. new ma
tional loan to enable the government TO meet all
emergencies is also proposed
AT 2:2o g. m. yesterday there were two further
convulsions. at short intervals at Santiago, but
they did no damage.
Official and private correspondence arrived
here yesterday from Valparaiso and other points
north and south OF that city
New-York tribune., 1906-08-22
75c C0lored TaHetas at soc Yard

With silks promising unusually position this Fall this
especially gowns
Tafa Silks inches wide quality
absolutely perfect every particular and fully guaranteed.
Coors include white, silver
shades pink mais Nile shades Alice blue
resed old
changeabe An excellent 75c quality; soc yard.
New Black Chiffon Dress Tafesa tailored
inches at
array Plaid Silk Waistngs There sixty
possible eoloronbton haronizng with
There popn
pads pa ribbon plaids French pa
the clan plads
noors Stewart sBuldin
New-York tribune., 1906-08-22
THE GREEK-BULGARIAN DISPUTE.
Rumor in London of Recall Of Minister at
Sofia,

London. Aug. 9l--A report was circulated
here to-day that aa a result Of the strained re-
lationa between Greece and Bulgaria the Greek
Minister at Sofia. the Bulgarian capital. had
been recalled. Inquiries al the Greek legation
here elected statement that the legation off,
cials had not been advised OF the Minister'S
call, and tAst tnsy did Dot credit the report
New-York tribune., 1906-08-22
II PANIC IN QUITO.
Heauy Shock, bat No Damage
Relief for ChiIians.

Guayaqun Aug. 21.-Chllis catastrophe is
deeply lamented in Ecuador and all the towns
in the republic are collecting money for the un-
fortunate people. A first remittance of $4,000
sent by cable to-day.
A heavy shock was felt to-day at Quito. The
inhabitants ran from their homes in great alarm
fearing a repetition of the Valparaiso disaster
No damage was done
New-York tribune., 1906-08-22
TuNIs CYCLONE KILLS EIGHT.

Tunis. Aug. IA violent cyclone swept this
district to-day. II accompanied by a terrific
hailstorm and lightning which killed eight farmers
and hundreds OF head of cattle. Landsldes result
ing from the storm. have virtually destroyed the
New-York tribune., 1906-08-22
ASHES CAUSED FRIGHT IN NAPLES.
Inhabitants Feared Another 0utburst from
Vesuvius-The Volcano Quiet.

Naples. Aug PA violent storm to-day
caused thick clouds OF ashes from Mount Vesu-
vius TO fall over Naples. causing great alarm
among the Inhabitants, who feared another erup-
ton OF the volcano, but their fears were calmed
on the receipt of a telegram from Professor Maj
teucci. sent from the observatory on VesuvIua
informing the authorities here that the mountain
NvaR nerfecflY calm.
New-York tribune., 1906-08-22
Novelty Belts
At 81, rpOrth SI.5O

This morning, lineup Of the pret-
ticst new belts of the season. Of
black satin-faced elastic, studded
with steel points. with new-shaped
steel buckles, they show character
and style Masa floor,
Stewart BUILDING
New-York tribune., 1906-08-22

Essen. Prussia Aug. 1.-A representative OF the
Krupp Works informed the press to-day that tha
concern manufacturing 2Too pieces OF artillery
for eight governments.
New-York tribune., 1906-08-22
THE DOMINION STRIKES A REEF.
British Battleship Damaged in Baie dos
Chaleurs.

Quebec, Aug. gl.-It became known yesterday that
the English battlcshp Dominion struck reef In
Bale des Chalours early last Friday morning Tns
shlp arrived safely at Quebec, but - lsAknS. 0he
New-York tribune., 1906-08-22
piTTsBuRo ASKED NOT TO SEND AID.

Pittsburg Aug. M-Count julian de Ovies, the
Chilian Consul PtttFburg called on Mayor George
" Guthrie to-day and announced that he had re-
ceived a message from the Chan government. and
it was desired that no public contributions be
made this city for :he relief OF the victims OF
the earthquake disaster.
New-York tribune., 1906-08-22
zorTI LINE STEAMER FLoA1Ep.

Ponta Delgada. A2ore Islands. Aug H.-The Zotti
Line steamer Brooklyn. which went on the rocks
here on August TO- while bound 10 New York from
Marselles, foated to-day by the steamer Dan
mark, which came here from Gibraltar TO assist in
the salvage operations.
New-York tribune., 1906-08-22
AMERICAN DROWNED IN THE THAMES.

London. July 21.-A young American named
Harry Harris. drowned IN the Thames. near
Richmond, to-day by the capsizing OF his boat
The body was recovered.
New-York tribune., 1906-08-22
SPANISH soVEREIeNs LEAVE cowEs

Cowes, Isle of Wight. Aug. 1.-THE Spanish roval
yacht Giralda with King Alfonso and Queen Vic
tOria on board. sailed to-day for Bilbao Spain
New-York tribune., 1906-08-22
VIII 60 20 Louis Basin In a rs~, dav. ,o-
repairs AoA hoSenoa<J
TO PROMOTE U. s~NEw ZEALAND raans

Wellington. New Zealand. Aug 21-In On. .,s.ns
from tne throne az The opening OF FparlIan,e3t 80
day vhe Governor OF New Zealand. Favon rss1S,ss,
SAID that tne promotion o. trade with tas I>n,fai
states ana canada would be Os chs suhtscss
considered CURING the session The rla,,hars vo,,S
aso ne ASKED 20 consider p!oposAls fo5 rscswsI az
ao0y1onA
New-York tribune., 1906-08-22
SAN JOSE PEACE FEST.
Guatemala, SalUqdOr and Honduras
to Meet on September Is.

San Jose Costa Rica. Aug. 21.-The govern
ment of Costa Rica recently extended formal in
vitations to the Central American republics of
Guatemala, Salvador and Honduras TO meet at
San Jose, Costa Rica, in accordance with the
convention recently signed on the United States
cruiser Marblehead, off the coast of Guatemala.
The Costa Rican independence Day. September
To- was suggested as the date for the meeting.
The three Central American republics men
toned cordially accepted the invitation, and the
government of Guatemala in addition suggest
ed that the treaty Of peace be celebrated be-
tween all the Central American republics at the
Same time
The fourth article of the treaty of peace be-
tween Guatemala. Salvador and Honduras
signed on July 20 on the Marblehead provides
that within two months of that date the con-
tracing parties sign general treaty of peace
friendship and commerce, etc and the capital
Of Costa Rica, San Jose. was designated as the
place for the representatives of the three repub-
lies to meet
New-York tribune., 1906-08-22
Electric
Housekeeping HELPS

Electric fans probably supply tne most
comfort az tbs present dine both Tor tho
home and the ot5oe. i5-tnch direct cur
rent Electric Fans, With swivel and tr,lnr3on
frames. regulating switch, brass blades and
guard: japanned base. Conpleto with etaht
feet OF silk-coyercc cord and plug, al realsv
TO attach 20 any electric uxtt tx1u1o eaA
Same style Fans, with 13-noh hladaA
at So.
Electric Flat Irons. with co1A nod sotun
attached. at $3.50.
Electric Portable Stoves. at a.
Electric Curling Iron Heaters he-tA
Electric Cigar Lighters, at "a
Electric Baby Food WatgoefA 1A6u
Electric Water Heaters, l-p1uf. n
Electric Lanterns. at sS. 6
Electric Ruby Lights, at 3aoQ yE
Electric Candles. at $3.50. o.
Pocket Flash Lights, at nc
Electric Disc Stoves, at $3.50 -
Electric Gas Lighters sxN - 3<SQ
BaSsulenc Wanarrakeu~tatffdA.1 A.1
New-York tribune., 1906-08-22

Lima. Aug. 2L-There was another heavy
earthshock at Valparaiso last night.
According TO the latest reports received here.
the town Of Quillota, about twenty-siS miles
from Valparaiso, and having q population OF
about 10000 has been completely destroyed.
AtLima this morning there was slight shocks
and Huacho was shaken by an earthshock yes
teTday
The daily Alaskan., 1906-04-20
Yesterdays
 late Story

San Francisco, April 19. 5 D. m.-vto courier to Oakland. Every house Cu Mob Hill is ablaze. The tongues of flames are tapping the heavens and spreading to ouJlyiog dietricts. There is not a stick of dynamite obtainabIe anywhere. Toe gas in many houses is exploding and Slowing the structures into the air.
 Superintendent Leach, of the mint, has just wired the department at Washington that all the money in the mint has been saved. There is about SlOO,OOO,OOO of it. The mint building is still standing and is the only one in that district to remain, Leach says that is due to the work of Lieut.. Armstrong and the Sixth infantry who with hIs men have worked heroicany,
 The St. Frances hotel walls have collapsed from the fire. It is now a smolaering heap of tangled iron and steel.
 Fire Chief Sullivan, who was injured from falling walls, is dying. More than one policeman has been seriously injured.
 Oakland, April l1,-7ia courier from San Francisco, 3 D. m.-At 6 o'clock the flames in the northern resident district are slightly subsidtng. All other portions of the city are roo~ing furnaces.
 A car load of dynamite has just arrived from Portland. It will be used iu blowing up all residences east of Van Ness avenue between Golden Gate and Pacific avenues. Van Ness is the most fashionable residence in San Francisco.
 The Hiberntan Savings Bank was destroyed. The vaults remain un- opened,
 The Paramount hote', which is re garded as about absolutely fire proof is still burning thoughly slowly.
 The condition of the people is awful Last night there were 100, GOO homeless. Tonight the number has grown to 3O0,- GOO. Mayor Schmidt has appealed to the coast cities for help at once. His cry is ''fOr Gods sake send food and
  shelter" The majority of the 30O,OO0 homeless men, women and children will sleep in the open air. Those who
The daily Alaskan., 1906-04-20

are lucky will have blankets only. They will use the beach at the site Of the old Cliff house,
 People are now hockiug in row boats and other boats across the bay, carrying nothing but blankets. ..-.
 There is scarcely 8 single days supply of food in the entire city Steamers are being rushed to the city from coast towns where bakeries are working day and night to supply bread for the hungry thousands. Mayor schmidt has stationed policemen at all san Francisco bakeries who will not permit more than a single loaf to be sold to a single person at a time. Orders are furnished those who have families to feed.
 Officers with drawn pistols are fore ing citizens to work who are ready to drop from exhaustion caused by long strain and many hours of toll. Men are being impressed into service and are compelled to work whether they want to or not.
 Sailors from the government vessels have been taken ashore and they are aiding iu the sucror of the stricken p Ople,
 San Francisco April 19,-6:SO-The ! fire now covers the crest of Mob hill and is burning with renewed vigor. The . flames are travelling in a uortherLy direction. The booming of the dyna mite can be heard already. A new fire ] Is breaking out and travelling westward . from Van Ness avenue. Unless it i: 1checked in a very short time dynamit 1 ing will do DO good.
 ! At this hour there is not more thar one-' hird of the residences of the cit! standing.
 ! Gen. Funston is considering the ad
 visibility of calling for more troop
 from Vancouver Barracks to relieve
 the tired, worn out men of bis over
 worked command.
 1 A special train is hurryiug iron l Vancouver Barracks with tents anC
 ratious for the needy. It Is eXpectCC
 to arrive at Sacramento tomorrow
 morning. The supplies will be brough
 here with automobiles. No trains arr being oper ated west of Sacramento. Oakland, Aprll l9-6 p.m.-Lieut Charles c. Pulls, of the light artillery
 was blown up at San Francisco thi i evening from discharging dynamite | He will die.
 The list of dead secured so far ha ! been confined largely to the tenemen i district. Most of them are foreigner
 and working girls. Only 40 bodies hav
 been unidentified up to the present tim
 of those who were taken to the pubEi
 Gnurgues. Three thousand have beer 1 reported as missing. Most of them
 probably are dead. It is known, how
The daily Alaskan., 1906-04-20
San Francisco

Seattle, April 2o-The following Alaskans known to be at San Francisco have been heard from and are safe. Dr. Phillips, grand Arctic chief Arctic Brotherhood, Of Nome. He is at Oak land, Judge Haunum, of Nome. He is at San Franeisco. A son of Edward E Dunn, of Nome, is safe at Berseley where he is attending the University, Dunn has contributed $500 Go the relic. fund.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-04-20
Conditions This
 Morning

San Francisco, April 2O-lO a. m.-
 The Postal Telegraph Company last night re-established a wire to this city. The offices are in a tent on the water front.
 Bakeries are being established in the burned district. Fifty thousand loaves of bread will be baked today,
 Alter midnight last night the flames travelled so fast that they licked up the debris caused by ahe exploding dyna- mite and went on to the intact build- ings beyond before thousands of work ing men could clear it away.
 Nearly all the homes of the wealthy on Van Ness avenue were blown up but the flames leaped across the avenue and the open spaces made as across an alley.
 A limited number of refugees are being taken care of at the Prassdt0.
 Ell. Hartman has wired the South ern Pacific to give the people the free use of the company's ferry boats in escspgug from the city.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-04-20
Caught Cold While Huntiug BuTg
 lar

Mir. Wm. Thos. Lanorgan, pro7incla Constable at Chapleau, Ontario, says q caught 8 severe cold while huntin9 burglar in the forest swamp last fall Hearing of Chamberiain's Caugh Rem, edy, 1 tried iC,and after using two sma-l tl5j. bottles, I was completely cured" Inls remedy is intended especial for caughs ard colds. It will loosen and relieve a severe cold in less time than by any other treatment andis favorlte where ever It's superior excellence has become known, For sale by wm. Britt.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-04-20
People Suffer For Food

San Francisco, April 2O-lO a.m.-Tne people are suffering for food. Thous- ands are going hungry. Food scuds and supplies of all kinds are consumed as fast as they can be issued. Bread sells for s1 a loaf.
 Supplies and tents are expected today. They will be taken to Golden Gate park and distributed. Water supply for the people is promised for this after noon. The suffering from this source has been terrible. Much of the water used has been sent from Oakland in barrels.
 The police have taken charge of all grocery stores and they sell only one article of food to a single person at one time.
 Government transport and tugs are beginning to take refugees to Oakland.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-04-20
Two More
GhOuls Killed

Oakland, April 2O,-lO a. m.-Two more ghouls were shot and killed at San Francisco last night. This makes elght to meet death that way. Many escaped with wounds inflicted by soldiers.
 The blowing up of the homes of miIliousires on Van Ness avenue sound ed like the booming of artillery.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-04-20
Santa Rosa
 Obliterated

Oakland, April 20-10 a. m.-Cour- riers from Santa Rosa say that town has been completely obliteratsd. Five hundred people are dead. The whole business section of the town collapsed. Many were imprisoned in the fallen buildings and cremated. Refugees are arriving a5 this city.
 At the town of BrawIey loo buildings were wrecked. No lives were lost.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-04-20
Sheathed in Flames.

Oakland, April 2O.-At 9 o'clock this morning Van Ness avenue, San Fran CISCO, was sheathed in flames which are sweeping towards Russian hill.
 Chinatown has been des' s'r0yed. AlaskanS At
The daily Alaskan., 1906-04-20
VIII Reopen

Will reopen the Railroad Restau rant within very few days. Your patronage solicited
 John Williams.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-04-20
At the BlasoOt

Mt. Vernon rye a1d Old Belmon whiskeys, double stamped goods at wholesale prices at the Mascot saloon
The daily Alaskan., 1906-04-20
At Salinas

Salinas, Cal, April l9-During the shock of the earthquake at Holllster, near here a chimney fell through the roof of a building where a wedding wass in progress and killed the bride and rrrOOn
The daily Alaskan., 1906-04-20
At Oakland

Oakland, April 19-5 p,In.-The situ- ation here is desperate. The criminal element is beyond control. Six ghoul' were shot dead an hour ago.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-04-20

A large quantity of the lasest maga- zines received at Muir's on the Jetfer SOD.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-04-20
For Rent

Furnished Broom house, with bath. etc. Inquire of Capt. Moore. 2-29-lm