Evening Star Newspaper, February 27, 1895, Page 9

THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1895-TWELVE PAGES. \ \ the intrinsic worth of these Fine $io =F As Stated Yesterday =--even the sale of orie or two hundred pairs per day would hardly be a just recognition of To Go With Them. This is $5 below our lowest price heretofore. dinary bargains is to corral the tailoring business- period, and lay the foundation for the Greatest Spring Business of Our Career. A PERFECT FIT OR NO SALE) -G. Warfield Simpson, “Expert” Trousers Maker, 12th & F Streets. and $12 English Trouserings, which We Are Running at $6.85 To-order.. This is the $5,000 lot secured of one of the largest woolen Importers in America and are the product of the famous “Globe” [lills. There are over fifty patterns from which to select, and we are tailoring them as if their full price--$10 and $12--was being asked. This week may see the end of them. | Having had so many requests for them, we have bought a special lot of Fine Black Eng- lish Diagonal Worsteds and shall make Cutaway. Coats and Vests for $20. - Our sole object in giving you these extraor- make trade during an otherwise dull This gives you a Fine Spring Suit for $26.85--when the price ought really be $35 or $40. Get your orders in early so as to get your new clothes in time for the first hint of Spring! oo i Nea i A Cyclopedia. The one great advantage of The Star Almanac over all others is its complete digest of District affairs—the duties of the Commissioners and various other officers of the District, and their respective locations, &e. To give this valuable text book the widest possible cir- culation we have placed it on sale at all the news stands, depots and hotels, or it can be obtained at the office. fvening Star Company, Cor. 11th and Pa. Ave. THE WHOLE ISLAND IN ARMS Word Sent From the Insurgents in Cuba. Plans and Hopes of the Leaders— What is Said by Cubans in New York. Fernandina Figueredo, at Tampa, Fia., yesterday afternoon received the following telegram from Gonzales Quesada, the sec- retary of the Cuban Revolutionary Club located at New York: ‘Revolution broke out on Sunday. The whole island is in arms.” The Associated Press correspondent call- ed upon Mr. Figueredo in West Tampa and found the whole populace wild with excite- ment. Senor Figueredo was a colonel dur- ing the former revolution, and has been a prominent agitator in the revolutionary party for many years. He said: ‘Jose Marti, the leader of the party, left New York on January 22 last for San Domingo. He had planned to meet there Gen. Gomez, a Domingan, and one of the old leaders of the revolutionary party in Cuba. He was expected to take the initial step in the out- break. The plan was to land in Cuba with @ small force of leaders, to whom the peo- ple were expected to rally. As the result of the zealous work of Marti during the past four years, the entire island is wide awake and ready for the insurrection. Dur- ing the last revolution the Havana and Vuelta Abijo provinces did not participate, but they have pledged themselves to be the first to take the field this time. “I therefore think that the first outbreak must have occurred near Mantanzas. I re- ceived a letter last Sunday from one of the prominent generals saying that his next letter would be written in the field. The people generally are well armed. I do not believe that the Spaniards will attack them, but will rather try conciliatory meas- ures. Gen. Martinez Campos will probably be hurried from Spain. It was he who made the former treaty, and his generosity made him popular with our people, but 1 do not think he will be successful in ef- fecting a reconciliation this time. Promises to Be Serious. “This is a very serious revolution. The plans are well laid, and even if we are not thoroughly well equipped and. armed we have learned how to supply ourselves from the.enemy’s property. We shall have a drilled army from the start. The plan of Marti has been to perfectly organize the clubs and colonies throughout the islands, so that harmonious work can be done. I received a telegram from New York on Sunday saying that a mass meeting of Cuban sympathizers was held there that day, and that it was enthusiastic and that large contributions to the cause were made. I also received a telegram from Key West this afternoon, inquirirg as to the fact of the outbreak, and I have replied that it is a fact.” The Cubans in West Tampa held a cele- bration last night. Much enthusiasm is being shown. The cigar makers have de- cided to donate two days’ pay next week to the cause. The Spanish torpedo boat Nueva Espana has gone to San Domingo to watch the movements of Marti and his followers. Excitement in New York City. At the offices of the New York papers aiding the Cuban revolutionary party, there was a good deal of excitement yesterday. Enrique Trufillo, the proprietor and editor of El Provenir, a journal which is in en- tire sympathy with the revolutionists, had @ busy time of it. His office at No. 40 Broadway was thronged with Cuban patri- ots, who awaited the slightest inkling of news from Havana or any other part of Cuba. They were very wary, however, of giving information when approached by @ representative of the Associated Press, and referred him to Editor Trufillo, who politely declined to answer any questions on tha subject of the revolution. “I have sent some telegrams to the is- land today,” said he, “and until I get a reply I cannot tell you anything. Come an@ see me tonight and I may have some- thing to say.” In response to this imvitation, the re- porter called at Mr. Trufillo’s residence last night and found the revolutionists there. “My paper,” said he, “was publish- ed too early this afternoon to give the ex- act hour of a big meeting, which will posi- tively take place at Hardman Hall tomor- row night. I have no doubt that it will be very largely attended by our co-workers and stirring addresses will be made by Benjamin Guerra, Juan Fraga, Gonzalo de Quezada and others. That the long- looked-for revolution has begun is beyond all doubt. “T sent two cablegrams to personal friends of mine in Cuba at 8 o'clock this morning, asking for information. In the ordinary course of affairs, I generally get a reply within two hours, but it is now 10 o'clock, just fourteen hours since I sent the dispatches, and I have not received any answer, Cabans Exasperated. “This, to my mind, is a convincing proof that the good work has begun, and the governor has either suppressed my mes- sages or the answers to them. I have re- ceived several letters from Santiago and Havana during the last two weeks which foretold the uprising and fixing the date of it. The people are exasperated with the abuses heaped upon them, and are any- thing but pleased with the recent alleged reforms approved by the Spanish govern- ment. These only tend to give a vety im- perfect form of home rule to the Cubans and are far from satisfactory. During the past eight months I have been frequently apprised of a very well organized revolt being on foot, as I have kept myself in constant communication with several well- known persons connected with the move- ment. “The Cuban revolutionary party is very strong in the United States and South America, and large quantities of arms and ammunition have been landed safely in Cuba. These will be augmented by several other consignments in the very near fu- ture. The undying patriotism of my long- suffering countrymen, although seemingly slumbering, has been quietly but firmly working its way during these years which have elapsed since our last attempt for freedom, and I sincerely hope it will now succeed in overthrowing a very arbitrary and very rotten government. “Our meeting tomorrow night will show conclusively that we are in the fight to stay and win. The munitions of war are coming to us quickly in response to our calls for aid, and our watch words are ‘viva Marti; viva Cuba libre!’ ”” The Insurgents Defeated. A special cable dispatch to the New York Herald from Havana says: News has reached here of the-attempt of the insur- gents to overthrow. the government. The’ rebels at Guantanamo, under the leader- ship of Henry Brooks, who is the wealth- jest resident of Santiago de Cuba, had an encounter with the government troops near Santa Cecilia. Three prisoners were cap- tured, andthe rest of the insurgent force fled to the“voods. ; In the engagement at Ybarra, near Ma- tanzas, two of the rebels were killed and many wounded. They also lost fourteen rifles and a large amount of ammunition. They are now surrounded in the woods, near the Ignatia plantation. It is expected they will be captured. Arresting Revolutionists. Many persons implicated in the revolu- tionary movement have been arrested. Others who, it is said, came from New York, arrived here yesterday” and were pre- sented to the governor general~, Spanish gunboats keep a close~.watch along the coast. The general impression here is that the revolution has been\sub- dued. Public opinion is almost. unanimous- ly opposed to the uprising. ——-+0+. Personal Mention. i Major W. B. Kennedy, fourth cavglry, stationed at Fort Walla Walla, Washing- ton, is in the city on leave of absence. Lieutenant Colonel H. B. Freeman, fifth infantry, who is in the city on business be- fcre the Interior Department, is stopping at the Raleigh. Mr. John Fox, jr., of Kentucky is visit- ing Mr. Thos. Nelson Page of this city. A range that saves half the fut half the time in operation. The on exhibition at B. F. Guy & Co.'s, 1005 sylvania avenue. Every lady invited to call. half the labor, iajestic,”” now Penn- AN EXCITING NIGHT Attempt to Mob an Ex-Priest at Savannah, Georgia. The Militia Called Out to Protect Him Appeal by the Vicar General. Last night was the most exciting night in the history of Savannah. For five hours the city trembled on the verge of religious riots. The entire white military force of the city, except the artillery, was on duty. There are ten infantry companies and the Georgia Hussars, the latter being dis- mounted. A mob estimated at from 8,000 to 5,000 challenged their forbearance to the extreme. But for the coolness of Mayor Herman Myers and the officers command- ing the troops blood might have been the result. Bayonet charges were made several times to clear the streets, but the mob, which had gathered about the Masonic Temple, one of the principal buildings of the city and cituated in the heart of Sa- vannah, stubbornly refused to retire. For three days it had been apparent that trouble was brewing. As stated in last evening’s Star, the city had been liberally placarded with notices that ex-Priest Slat- tery and wife, described as an ex-nun, Wwoulg lecture on Catholicism, Members of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, a secret Catholic organization, vainly took steps to prevent their appearance. Attacked by the Mob. Fifteen policemen were stationed inside the hall and thirty others were massed in front. By 8 o'clock a howling mob of over 1,500 surrounded Masonic Hall. In the hall was an audience of about 400 people, includ- ing a number of ladies. The lecturer had hardly appeared upon the platform before brickbats and cobble stones began to rain upon the windows. The police had closed all the heavy inside shutters and this saved the audience from injury, only two or three being hurt by broken glass. The rest of the Police force were called out and fifty officers were soon in front of the hall. Again and again the mob made rushes to force the entrance, but each time were driven back by the police. Before 9 o'clock the mob had swelled to between 3,000 and 4,000 people. Window after window in the Masonic Temple was smashed into fragments. ¢ Cries of “Kill him!” “Down with Slat- tery; death to the renegade!” were heard. Chief McDermott summoned the mayor to the scene, but efforts to quiet the mob were fruitless. The lecture closed at 9:30 o'clock, but both lecturer and audience remained in the hall. It was evident that for them to leave would entail the loss of many lives. In the audience were many members of secret organizations, who had cheered Slat- tery’s declaration that he belonged to them and had gathered around the ex-priest to defend him. Many of them, it was evident, had come armed in anticipation of trouble. As the ex-priest was about to leave the hall with his friends, the chief of police stopped him and refused to allow any one to go down the stairs. Outside Mayor ers and Col. William Garrard were in col ‘ation. Th ob hissed the police and hooted at their orders to disperse. The militia alarm, on all the fire bells in the city, was soundyd,' but only excited the derision them, they can- / The Militia Arrive. Thy Georgia Hussars, dismounted, under imand of Major Mildrim, were the first on the scene, They were only thirty men in all. But soon the tramp of other or- ganizations was heard, and four companies of the Savannah Volunteer Guards, under command of Col. Farrard, swung into po- sition in front of the hall with fixed bayo- nets and rifles loaded with ball cartridge. By order of the mayor, the guards formed into two single lines and with fixed bayo- nets charged upon the mob in the hope of breaking it. Slowly the mob gave back, but refused to break, and occasional were still thrown at the hall by its members. The mob was sullen and defiant, and ap- peared to be determined not to give way. Soon six companies from the first regiment, under Lieut. Col. Reilly, came.up, mal @ total of eleven companies on the groun‘ Vicar General’s Appeal. Capt. John R. Dillon then brought Vicar General Cafferty, who is in charge of the diocese during the absence of Bishop Beck- er, to the scene of the trouble. The vicar general said: = “This man Slattery can do your church no harm. You are bringing disgrace upon your religion by your conduct here tonight. It can meet with but condemnation. I beg you to disperse and go home and not make it necessary to shed blood here tonight.” A few of those whom he addressed shook hands with the vicar general and left, but the majority stood their ground. Maj. Mildrim and others urged the mob to disperse, but to no purpose. A double line of soldiers a block long was formed, and while the rest of the military kept back the crowd nearly all of the audience passed out of the hall amid the hisses of the mob. Taken to the Hotel. The four companies of guards were then banked about the door of the hall with the Police and Slattery gras brought downs As he came out with eight policemen and the mayor there was a howl fram the mob, but the other military, charging bayonets, pushed it back in all directions. Slattery was placed in the center of the military, and headed by a detachment of mounted police and with foot police on the side, the four companies of infantry, amid hisses and Jeers, marched to the Pulaski A large detachment of police was left at the hotel to-guard him over night. Every door was locked and guarded. Mrs. Slattery was placed in a carriage later in the night and, with a strong force of police, was brought te the hotel. The military were still on duty at midnight. Several policemen were so injured that they had to be sent home. Several of the military were wounded by being struck by rocks. Slattery’s manager was knocked senseless with a sandbag. Legislators State Their Position. The North Carolina house on Monday, after a lively sesion, in which the so-called Douglass adjournment was discussed, adopted resolutions charging the demo- cratic press with having wilfully misrepre- sented the pesition of the house in the Douglass matter, and declaring that the body did not actually adjourn,but that the purpose of the Douglass motion was “to simply give publicity to the sudden and nmexpected death of this distinguisehd de- ceased.” The resolutions further recite that the house did stand adjourned on the respect- ive birthdays of Washington and Lee. ——+e+_____ Husband Suspected of Murder. ‘The coroner's jury in the case of Mrs. Edward Welsh, whe was found dead on the floor of her residence, at Mahanoy Plane, Pa., Sunday morning, has returned a ver- dict to the effect that the woman was mur- dered by some person or persons unknown to the jury. Her husband, who was ar- rested on suspicion, admits having been Grinking, but protests his innocence of hav- ing committed the murder. He was placed in jail, and will have to stand trial. ————+e5+______ Coming Presbyterian Meetings. ‘Three Presbyterian general assembiles are to meet in Pittsburg in May. They are the Presbyterian general assembly, United Pres- byterian generall assembly and the Cumber- land Presbyterian general assembly. This will be the first time in the history that they have all met in the same place at i § same time. Reports now being prepare for the Presbyterian assembly show tl the church membership aggregates almost 1,000,000 people. House, followed by hundreds. Suicide of a Rich Farmer. Edward Kahley, a wealthy farmer 1n | Hunterdon county, New Jersey, has com- mitted suicide by hanging himself to an apple tree in the rear of house. -THE ARCHITECT'S OFFICE The Joint Committee's Report on the Man- agement of the Oapitol Building, What Causes the Bad and Unhealthy Alr—Changes Suggested to Better the Condition of Things. Representative Hicks of Pennsylvania has Prepared the report of the joint committee that investigated the management of the architect’s office of the Capitol building. The report says the Senate end of the Capi- tol building is much cleaner and kept in a much better condition, from a sanitary point of view, than the House end. The committee found that old, decaying and musty books, waste paper, and materials gathered from the floor of the House and committee rooms were permitted to remain in storage in the basement rooms under the House and in the terrace’ rooms. reason of their decaying, moldy and filthy condition, must be unhealthy. The kitchen is too small for the business and its re- quirements, is badly ventilated, and the air therein and emitted therefrom is offen- be enlarged and a more liberal sup- ply of fresh air forced into it. Changes Suggested. If a thorough renovation of the base ment and the terrace rooms be made, and they be treated to a whitewashing of pure lime and be kept free from the accumula- tion of books, &c., the bad air in the House will largely cease. The committee Suggests that the top grates in the floor of the House for admitting air be thus preventing cigar ashes, tobacco, from getting under the floor. As the must necessarily pass over these’ before reaching the hall this would means of contamination and w the air ducts much cleaner and purer, Ft after the adjournment. ‘The committee believes that much of the vitiated air of the House comes from general public gallery, and suggests Some rule be adopted to prevent its indis- criminate use by persons unclean in their person and dress, who use it only as a con- venience and as a place for idling, and passing their time, and not for the pur= pose of listening to the transaction of pub- lic business. Bath Rooms Neglected. The bath rooms in the basement are also, the report says, to a considerable degreé subject to neglect, and complaint has beep made of the odor of gas escaping from pipes. As the architect has neither super- vision nor charge of the rooms in the base- ment, nor in the terrace, nor the kitchen, the report says he is not responsible for their condition, and adds, there is noth- ing in the large and varied business trang- acted by him that reflects on his honesty, integrity or character. The is signe Suildings committse, thet participated im bull com! the investigation, and by four members a the acoustics committee. Eg The Growth of Salt Lake. ‘The territorial census completed last EY shows that on January 1 Salt Lake had population of 47,080. This is an in of 8,137, compared with the fetleral Sent sus of 1890. Death of the Human Wm. Haderle, the “human target,’ was shot at Chicago in the abdomen “Professor” Alfred Reickoff on night, during a rifie-shooting exhibition, died. Reickof is held at street station, pending the oper’s aquest, o«