The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, September 27, 1895, Page 1

i VOLUME LXXVII —NO. 119, SAN FRANCISCO, FRIDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 27, 1895. PRICE- FIVE CENTS. HERQES TO THE LIST, No Fear Among the Men on the Lost Spatish Warship. DOOM IN THE DAXKNESS. A Mistake in Intefpreting a Signal Caused the Fatal Collisios. DISCIPLINE WAS MAINTAINED. Many of Those Who Refused to Leave the Sinking Vessels Selzed by Sharks. HAVANA, Cusa,/Sept. 21.—The follow- ing sre the particulars of the accident off El Morro, Cuba, o3 Wednesday, when the &par warship, Sanchez Barcaiztegui sank: The Sanchez Barcaiztegui left the bay of Havana with Admiral Manuel Delgado y staff. He was about to make a circular cruise around the island. 8he cleared from her moorings at 11:30 v'clock on Wednesday night, steering for the narrow channel leading to the open sea. e was under easy steam or half speed, when the lookout noticed a red and white light on the nal station at the en- trance to the harbor, indicating that a steamer was standing in for the entrance of the canal or channel. Sne was steam- in from the northeast end of the She was only two cable lengths ay (600 feet). Instantly Captain Ibanez of the Sanchez Barcaiztegui ordered the helm to starboard, thus steering in to his right and close in on El Morro, leaving ample room for the incoming steamer to pass on his port e. He duly an- nounced his course by a single blast of the whistle, that being the signal under the international code. Both ships were rap- idly nearing each other bow to bow. Captain Ibanez’s signal failing to elicit an instant reply he repeated the single st, but as less than the usual time in- lapsed between the two the incom- ner, the Mortera, interpreted it as gnal of t asts, indicating the ed by two whistles d her course. le the collision inevitable. They on to each other. Captain lizing the great and instant the order for full speed astern ordered his wheel hard over to meet new and unexpected condition of £S. This necessitated thirty-four turns of the wheel and involved a loss of ery valuable time. During this critical moment, when the fate of the ship was in the balance, a fireman stumbled against the electric wires supplying light and dis- placed them and in an instant total dark- oped the ship. The side lights ige and forward the usual red lights were supplied by the - current. Momentarily the Mor- lost sight of her in the darkness. TUnder such circumstances the ship was doomed. In vain did the captain of the Mortera order his ship full speed astern. Before he could stop his headway the two iron steamers came together with a dreadful blow and crash. It w: minutes past 12 when they struck. Even in the face of instant death full and perfect dis- cipline was maintained on board the San- Parej> and his chez Barc i. With the stoical heroi: of the Spanish sailor, Captain ibanez gave orders to clear away and lower the bo: Lieutenant Ricardo Garcia Junco was on duty forward and he knew that an mmense hole had been knocked in near the bow plates. The forecastle was full of water. It continued to pour into the ship and she commenced to sink by the head. Lieutenant Junco recognizing the danger instantly reported to the admiral as follows: “Admiral, in five minutes the ship will go down.” The admiral, advanced in years and in poor health, in a quiet, self-possessed tone of voice, replied: “Report what you have said to me to your captain and add that he may take any precautions he deems necessary.” Obeying this order, Lieutenant Junco reported to the captain, who issued his final orders. Previously Captain lbanez had ordered the loading and firing of a cannon asa signal for help, but time did not permit. All boats were floated. Lien- tenant Garcia’s orders were loud and clear and were heard on the Mortera. She had backed off. Then followed a remarkable scene. The rough-and-ready sailors entered into a contest of generosity and heroic self- denial. “I will wait for the last boat—I have no c¢ne to mourn me,"” said one. An- other cry was heard, “You that have wives and children get into the boats.” The brave fellows refused to be first. The same spirit actuated all officers and men alike. They were cool and self- possessed. The captain and his officers surrounded the venerable admiral on the bridge. The latter insisted on being the last to leave theeship. ““Admiral,” said Lieutenant Junco, “if your Excellency wishes, you can be low- ered to a boat,’”” which he declined, say- ing: ‘“Thanks, my son; although aged I can help myself.”” Then the admiral ad- dressed the crew: ‘Haste men, let all save themsely 4 The ship was sinking under them into the deep waters of El Morro. Almost by force the admiral was placed in a boat. Lieutenant Garcia Junco still remained on board, when a general cry went up that the ship was sinking. The third boat, con- taining the admiral, was still alongside, when an effort was made to clear her. When but a few yards away the gallant ship gave a final lurch and disappeared amid a sea of foam. The suction caused by the sinking of so large a ship drew everything near by, including the boat containing the admiral, who, witb all the crew, were lost. Scenes at such moments are simply indescribable. The surface of the water was studded with heads strug- gling in the waves sweeping in from the Atlantic. The air was filled with shrieks, prayers and cries—fearful, heartrending cries— some shouting farewell to mothers, wives aud children. This solemn and dreadful | were knocked out. scene was made simply awful by the ap- pearance of many sharks. The harbors and coast of Cuba are known for its man- eating sharks. Some of the unfortunate men weére seized by thbe legs and drawn under, while others sank beneath the waves. While this fearful scene was being enacted the brave and gallant captain of the Mortera, Jose de Vinolas, had lowered all of his boats, and forty-five officers and men were res- cued that, but for his assistance, would have been drowned within a hundred yards of a great and populous city. All were loud in their praise of Captain Vinolas. In drawing this harrowing scene to a close the gallant captain of the Barcaiztegui must not be forgotten. He saw to the embarking of every man, and was last on the ship. As she gave the final lurch he jumped into the sea, and disappeared in the suction that drew under the shjp’s boats and crew. ESCAPE OF PRISONERS. Four Daring Men Dug Out of Jail in Nebraska. PLATTSMOUTH, NEsr., Sept. 26.—A ciever piece of jail-breaking was performed here last night by four prisoners confined in the cage at the County Jail in this city whereby all made good their escape. Their exit was made by locating a weak place in the jail floor, near the washstand, where constant damp had caused it torustalmost through. By the use of a piece of iron off the bedstead a hole was made through the sheet steel about eighteen inches long and twelve inches wide. Through this hole James Kelly, held for grand larceny, John Knox, Albert and Frank Able, held for horse-stealing, escaped. This was done by digging out under the outside wall, which is laid almost on top of the ground. The job was performed about 9 o’clock last night, but was not discovered till late this morning. Kelly, who was held for robbery, is an all-around crook, having served a term in the penitentiary. He is about 30 years of age, 5 feet § inches high and weighs about 160 pounds. INTERRUPTED BY CHEERS, The Duke of Cambridge Made aSpeech in Answer to Charges. in His Opinion It Was Proper for a Member of the Royal Family to Command the Army. LONDON, ., Sept. 26.—The Duke of Cambridge, whose retirement as com- mander-in-chief of the forces was recently announced, and who was succeeded by Lord Wolseley, made a long speechat a luncheon which was given in his honor to- day in Edinburgh. He began his remarks by referring to the charge that Lie had op- posed all changes that had been suggested in connection with the army. This charze he denied, maintaining that, on the con- trary, he had always led in making changes that tended t6 add to the eificiency of the British troops. He said he regretted to have seen lately that a strong notion existed thata mem- ber of the royal family was not suited to the chief command of the army. He held that a royal person could be placed with- out necessarily considering his high de- gree inany position for which he might be found to be fittell. He would not say that he was particularly fit for the position he bad filled for thirty-nine years. He had filled itas best he could, and had got more than his share of criticism that always fell to great public officials. When a member of the royal family was found fit for his position, he continued, the public ought to be delighted to see him so placed. If he had gone about for thirty-nine years twirling his fingers and smoking cigars in the streets of London the people would not have thought much oi him. He could have gone on much longer working at his post, but it had been thought advisable that others should follow him. He only hoped that his successors would end their careers feeling as much senti- ment toward their office as he experienced at the moment. He bhad been consoled by the knowledge that he had done his duty in such a way that the army and the whole country had been satisfied. A featureof the monarchial principle was that those in the highest, positions, besides doing their duty to the state, were bound to be useful mem- bers of society. In accordance with this rule he had never neglected the social duties falling to a person in his position. The Duke of Cambridge was frequently interrupted by cheers during the delivery of his speech, which has created a sensa- tion as an unexpected and outspoken vale- dictory. —_——— FOREST FIRES RAGING. Farmers of Wisconsin Fighting to Save Household Effects. MANITOWOC, Wis., Sept. 26. — The northern part of this county is raging with forest fires. At Tisch Mills, fifteen miles from here, the barmns and buildings of John Bouda and Joseph Leidle were burned this afternoon. They lost all their machinery, grain and household goods. Other farmers close by are moving all their goods away, and unless the fire abates their buildings will also go. The fires are being stubvornly fough{ by the farmers. Fires are also raging several miles further west of Tisch Mills, and the farmers there arealso moving everything away and expect to see their buildings burn at any time, e Warrants Issued Illegally. PERRY, O. T., Sept. 26.—During the in- vestigation of county warrants before Judge Bierer it was found that $20,000 worth had been issued illegally, and they Most of these warrants were held by persons in lowa. Warrants for building and furnishing the County Jail and for $5000 worth of stationery and books were included in the list. S v New Jersey Forest Fires. EGG HARBOR, N. J,, Sept. 26.—Forest fires threatened this city to-day. A change of the wind caused the fire to enter the city limits, and a general alarm was sounded. Every man in town was onut fighting the flames, the roar of which m\mf be heard for miles.. Many persons were overcome by the intense heat. A residence and s ‘barn were burned. e L o An Insane Murderer. DAVENPORT, Iowa, Sept. 26.—A spe- cial to the Daily Republican from Clinton, Iowa, says: The jury in the case of August Swanson, who last March beheaded his son with & hatchet, to-day decided that the prisoner is insane and he was taken to Independence to-night for treatment. APPEAL FOR IRELAND. Birth Given to a New Organization at the Convention. LIKE FENIAN BROTHERS. Patriots Will No Longer En- trust Their Cause to Parliament. GREAT PLAN OF OPERATIONS. Independence of the Island to Be Secured by Any Means Con- sistent With Law. CHICAGO, Iir., Sept. 26.—Birth was given by the Irish National Conventioh this afternoon to an organization "which has for its avowed object the liberation of Ireland from England’s yoke by a policy of physical force. The ashes of the Fenian Brotherhood are rekindled; the National League, with its trust in legislators and its reliance upon parliaments and enact- ments, is buried from sight, and in its place rises the Irish National Alliance of the World. Incidentally, too, the Irish Parliament- ary party across the Atlantic is repudiated and henceforward will be deprived of the apbundant revenues that have been con- tributed from this country for its main- tenance and support. For the next two years at least New York City will be the seat of operations of the new movement, William Linman, a wealthy Irich-Ameri- can of that city, having been selected as first president of the alliance, with author- ity to appoint.a secretary of his own choice. The plan of operations adopted provides for a central council, with authority to issue charters for State organizations. Membership is limited to people of Irish birth or descent, and who shall pledge themselves to aid in the liberation of Ire- land by any means “consistent with the laws and usages of civilized nations.” The plan closely resembles that of the old Fenian Brotherhood. This evening the convention adjourned sine die. Nothing was done by the convention at the morning session owing to the delay on the part of -the committee on resolutions in agreeing to a report. When the dclegates reassem- bled at 3 o'clock the committee on ways and means and plan of organization pre- sented its report. The introductory was as follows: “The new movement organization shall be known by the style and title of the Irish National Alliance. It shall have for its object the securing of the independence of Ireland by any means within its power tonsistent with the laws and usages of civilized nations. “The qualifications for membership shall be good moral character, birth on Irish soil or descent from Irish parentage on paternal or maternal side or both and the taking of the following pledge: 2 hereby pledge my word of honor to aid by every means within my power in con- formity with the constitution and by-laws of the Irish National Alliance in securing the independence of Ireland.” In subsequent paragraphs it was pro- vided that the officers should consist of a president, vice-president and treasurer, a secretary to be appointed by the president and an executive council of nine. The membership initiation fee was fixed at §1, with dues of 50 cents per quarter, and it was provided that 75 per cent of the gross receipts of the subordinate councils should be turned into the National treasury. Some sharp criticism was made upon the report by John Fitzpatrick of Illinois, a veteran, who said that he had tramped barefooted while carrying messages in his hat for the revolutionists of ’48, and who contended that the convention should form a government and then and there establish aprovisional Irish Legislature on American soil. Delegate O'Higgins of Massachu- setts offered an amendment that the National secretary be elected by the con- vention, but he was ruled out of order and the report was adopted with about half a dozen dissenting votes. ¥ 5 The report of the committee on platform and resolutions was presented by O'Neill Ryan of St. Louis and was unanimously adopted amid great cheering. It read thus: “The people of Ireland are a sovereign people. Ireland is by nature separate from every other country and liberty is the birthright of her people. Ireland was known throughout Europe as a nation long before the dawn of Christianity and was the home of civilization while Eng- land was still barbarous. “England’s claims to authority in Ire- land originated 1n force and have been maintained by corruption and coercion; they have never ripened into a right to rule; the title to the contest has never been perfected, inasmuch as the Irish people have continuously by constitu- tional agitation or revolutionary move- ments resisted England’s power and en- deavored to destroy her unlawful supremacy. “Treland is deprived of almost every civil right which the American people most dearly cherish. Unexampled cruelty and brutal vindictiveness have been the distinguishing features of English rule in Ireland. Englana has destroyed Ireland’s industries and ruined her commerce; she has plac®d upon her statute-books laws making it a crime to eaucate an Irish child; she burned Ireland’s schoolhouses and destpoyed her churches; sne has driven into exile, or left to perish 1n her dungeons, thousands of men whose only crime was love of Ireland. Every measure for the last century looking toward legisla- tive independence of the Irish people has either suffered defeat in the Commons or been arbitrarily defeated by the Lords. England has violated every treaty and broken every pledge, and with almost every year of the century sbe has imposed upon Ireland brutal laws of coercion, and one of the most drastic character is now upon the statute-books. *To the pleas of the people for justice and their prayers for mercy England has responded with the scourge and the e thralled but not enslaved, crushed but not conquered, is in spirit a nation. It has become evident after many vears of earnest endeavor to obtain a meas- ure of independence from the English Government by peaceful agitation, that appeals to reason and for justice are futile. It is left, therefore, for the men of the Irish race to proclaim again the truth recorded by all history, that the liberties of a peo- ple and the independence of a nation can- not be achieved by debate, but must be won upon the field of battle, and we de- clare our belief that the men. of Ireland are entitled by the laws of God and man to use every means in their power to drive from their country the tyrants and usurp- ers, and we believe that Ireland has the right to make England’s difficulty her opportunity and to use all possible means to create that difficulty. “In view of these facts, the members of this convention appeal with confidence to their American fellow-citizens and all lovers of liberty to co-operate with them in aiding the people of Ireland in the achievement of the same measure of lib- erty enjoyed in the United States. “Resolved, That we earnestly protest against the continued incarceration in nglish prisons of Irish patriots. That we consider it inhuman and against the policy of civilized nations to keep in prison men who have acted only in the interest of their country and human liberty; and that the release of these men is imperatively de- manded, not only by the Irish people, but by civilization. {esolved, That this convention ex- presses the hope that the people of Cuba, who are struggling for political indepen- dence and the establishment of a repub! will be suecessful, and that we extend to therh our heartfelt sympathy. “ Resolved, That this convention, recog- nizing the importance to the Irish nation serving the langnage, literature and sic of the people, comniends the work now being done by the Gaelic League and the National Literary Society in Ireland and by the Gaelic societies of this country, and earnestly trusts our people will give them hearty co-operation and generous support. ; “Resolved, That this eonvention reccm- mends the formation of suxiliary com- panies wherever practicable in order to foster and preserve the military spirit of the Irish-Americans and to be prepared for action in the hour of England’s diffi- culty.” Nominations for officers and the execn- tive council were next inorder. Chairman Finerty declined to be considered as a candidate for president, and William Ly- man of New York, at one time the treasurer of the Irish National League, was nomi- nated by J. J. Keating of Illinois and elected by acclamation and with equal unanimity. O’Neill Ryan of St. Louis was selected as vice-president and State Sena- tor P. V. Fitzpatrick of Chicago as treas- urer. The executive council was consti- tuted as follows: J. J. Donovan, Massa- chusetts; Chris Gallagher, Minnesota; Martin Kelly, Tennessee ; Captain Mangan, Wisconsin; J. Sheehy, California: J. M. Kennedy, Montana; T. J. Dunden, Ohio; J. 8. Lawler, Texas, Thomas H. Greevy, Pennsylvania. ‘When the officers-elect were introduced, President Linman promised that he would start the “‘work” forthwith, and Vice-Pres- ident Ryan declared thgt before many months the organization would be planted in the heart of London itself. Delegate O'Higgins of Boston wanted the pledge of honor administered to the president and his associates then and there by one of the priests upon the platform, but the chair- man vetoed the proposition. Then the delegates rose to their feet and sang ‘“My Country 'Tis of Thee” and “God Save Ireland,” and at 6 o'clock the convention adjourned sine die. During the noon recess a largely attended meeting of delegates who are identified with Irish military societies was held at McCoy’s Hotel, at which there was an in- terchange of opinions regarding the best methods of organizing companies of young men for military service in the cause of lreland. A committee was appointed to further investigate and act in harmony with the National council of the move- ment. The first meeting of the executive council of the Alliance, the controiling body of the new organization, was held this evening at McCoy’s Hotel. John P.Sutton was elect- ed Natioual secretary. Itwas decided that the National treasurer should be required to furnish a bond of not less than $10,000. It was also decided to disseminate a circu- lar, approved by the council, urging Irish- men everywhere to hold meetings and organize clubs in support of the Alliance. BLUNDERSOFDEMDCAHTS Senator Allison Opened the lowa Republican State Campaign. Greatest of All the Errors of Cleve- land’s Administration Was the Issuance of Bonds. MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa, Sept. 26.— Senator Allison was the principal speaker here to-day at the opening of the Repub- lican State campaign under the auspices of the Iowa Traveling Men’s Republican Club. The cold and threatening weather diminished the attendance, but Des Moines sent a delegation of 500 and other cities contributed their quota. The Senator de- clared that both the old parties in Iowa were practically in accord on the monetary question. In this connection he said: “Concurrent action, or international agreement may not be near at hand, but the sentiment for it in Europe and the United States is increasing day by day, and it is vhe sure method by which the nations can use both metals concurrently. With- out some agreement each nation will be on the single standard of gold or silver, with a wide separation between the value of the two metals in international exchanges.” On the tariff and bond questions he said: “A modification of the tariff on the lines of protection is hardly possible with Presi- dent Cleveland iu the White House and the Senate without any party in the ma- jority. The sale of bonds to pay current expenses should only be resorted to in times of extreme pressure, and when done should be for short periods in anticipation of revenue to be presently provided for. This issue of bonds for current expenditures is one of the greatest blunders of the last two years.” Ex-Governor Larrabee, General Drake and Congressmen Hager, Henderson and Lacey also spoke. —— . Died Seeking Health. ALBUQUERQUE, N. M., Sept. 26.—F. C. Gossom, a consumptive from St. Louis on his way to this place in search of bealth, died on the train last night while scaffold, and yef, to-day, Ireland, en-lcrouin‘,zh-fllorietu Mountains, MAY SHUT OUT RITL, An Effort to Be Made to Substitute Maher in the Mill. OPPOSE THE AUSTRALIAN Corbett and His Manager Would Prefer to Meet the Genial Peter. ALL MATCHES TO BE STOPPED. Governor Culberson of Texas Issued a Ca!l for a Meeting of the Legislature. BOSTON, Mass., Sept. 26.—There is a strong probability that Corbett and his manager, William A. Brady, will make a determined effort to have the match be- tween the champion and Fitzsimmons de- clared off by the Florida Athletic Cluband have Peter Maher substituted in his stead. This fact was given out to-day by a gentle- man having considerable interest in the Southern organization and who has been instrumental in attempting to bring the two big fighters together. Owing to his interest in the matter his name is with- held, bnt he is on close terms with the champion and his manager and his state- ment is somewhat authoritative. The fact was stated some time ago and the events of to-day go tostrengthen the belief that such an effort will be made. Corbett bimself said that he would greatly prefer the match with Maher, and the latter has expressed an earnest desire to meet the champion. * Manager Brady would also rather have his star meet Maher than the Australian, and has good reasons therefor. First, he and Corbett think that the latter can easily outpoint Maher, and consequently have a sure thing on holding the world’s championship. Secondly, that Maher’s greater popularity would add raoreinterest to the battle and attrnct a much larger crowd at the Texas carnival. This, of course, means more money for the Florida Athletic Club, of which Brady and Corbett hold a good share of stock; also a greater value for pictures, which the combination is bent on taking. There are many reasons, in fact, why it would not be advisable for Corbett to meet Fitzsim- mons, and if the deal be effected, the fight will not occuy. The withdrawal of the part of the money posted asa side bet on behalf of Fitzsimmons will give Corbett the desired opening. As soon as the money ix taken down the match willin reality be off, and, in such an event, a cording to Brady's own statement, they will refuse to renew it. The Florida Athletic Club would then be asked to put Maher up, and, as matters now stand, nothing would be in the way of such a match.. Manny Friend, the well-known New York attorney, yesteraay stated that he would secure the return of the money which he had put up behind Fitzsimmons for a prominent politician, and this only makes a new complication in the matter. Brady himself refuses to say anything in regard to the fight, which is in distinct contrast to his statements of a few days ago that it would be brought off at all hazards, and as each day goes by the feel- ing that the two giants of .the ring will not meet this year in the arena grows stronger. All the evidence points that way, and while those having the affair directly in charge refuse to say anything in regard to the matter, their continued silence only gives truth to the statements which are made. AUSTIN, TEex., Sept.26.—This afternoon Governor Culberson issued a call for a special session of the Legislature to con- sider prize-fighting. It is said that the Governor hopes to secure the repeal of the occupation-tax law and thereby prevent the Corbett-Fitzsimmons fight. Public opinion commends the Governor’s action. The Governor's proclamation is as fol- lows: I, Charles A. Culberson, Governor of the State of Texas, by virtue of authority vested in me by the Constitution thereof, do hereby call & special session of the Twenty-fourth Leg- islature to be convened in the city of Austin, beginning at noon, Tuesday, October 1, 1895, for the following purposes: First—To dencunce prize~figmlng and kin- dred practices in clear and unambiguous terms and prohibit the same by appropriate penalties, putting the law into immediate operation and making necessary provision for its enforcement so that the proposed exhibi- tion of this character within this State may be provented, the undoubted will of the people upon the subject respected and this affront to the moral sense and enlightened progress of Texas saved. Second—To consider and act upon such other matters as may be presented pursuant to sec- tion 40, article 111, of the constitution. g S e CORBETT 1IN GOOD FORM. William Greer Harrison Pays a Visit to the Champion. NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 26.—Accom- panied by Sir Edward Russell, Irwin C. Stump, Ned Townsena and W. J. Ritchie, I visited Corbett at his training-quarters. He did four hours’ work of the most exacting kind. All the stories about his falling off are nonsense. He is as quick as a cat and as strong as anox. Heis even now in championship form. ‘WirLLiAM GREER ELARRISON. BIG FIRE AT DEADWOOD. Inadeguate Water Facilities Caused Great ZLoss of Property. DEADWOOD, 8. Dax., Sept. 26.—At 4:15 this morning fire was discovered in a va- cant building adjoining the postoffice, on Main street, in Belle Forche. The city was without adeauate water facilities. The bucket brigade proved to be of no use what- ever. The flames spread until every busi- ness house in the city, with three excep- tions, was enveloped. The people fought hard to save their property and thatof their neighbors, but it was useless. Thirty buildings, containing most of the wealth of the city. were destroyed. The loss will aggregate at least $60,000. The insurance, covered by many Eastern companies, amounts to but $48,000. It was thought and 1s still believed that the fire was of in- cendiary origin. One man has been ar- rested who sails under the cognomen of “Alabama Kid" and charged with starting the fire which destroyed the town. For watching over him to prevent the citizens from taking vengeance upon him. Itis said that he is responsible for the origin of the fire, and an attempt has been made to lynch him. ol oSSR i KIOWA INDIAN WAK DANCE. Great Preparations for a Pow-Wow This Week. WICHITA, Kaxs., Sept. 26.—A courier who arrived on the Rock Island train to- night says the Kiowa Indians are making great preparations for a big pow-wow and great dance near the mouth of Stinking Creek, in the Indian Territory, the latter part of the week. They are rigging up,all manner of strange costumes and tawdry finery and intend to make day and night hideous for at least.a week. The.dances have become a disgrace to the Indian Department and it is said that active steps are being taken by the Indian agent to prevent the one that has been an- nounced from being given. The Indians are endeavoring to dissuade the tribe from having this dance. -~ RAIDED BY MaASKED MEN.) Residents of a Kansas Village Boldly Plundered. LEAVENWORTH, Kaxs., Sept. 26.— Springdale is a village with less than a half hundred inhabitants located in Alexandria Township, Leavenworth County. Last night two masked men entered the store of Mr. Courtney, ransacked the place for money and then marched out five men a short distance from the place, relieving them of all their valuables. No resistance of any kind was shown the highwaymen, none of the parties being armed, while the masked men were in possession of bad- looking weapons. All the cash found in Courtney’s store was taken, while the men were relieved of money and watches, O. . Chapin contributing §0. McINTIRE MADE ANGRY, Colorado’s Governor Answered the Charge Made by Thompson. The Humane Society Officer Was Afraid to Interfere at the Bull-Fight. DENVER, Coro., Sept. 26.—When Goy- ernor McIntire returned here from the Chattanooga and Atlanta events this after- noon he found awaiting him this telegram from William Hosea Ballou, vice-president of the American Humane Society, in an- nual convention in Minneapolis: *“Thompson charges you in annval meet- ing with responsibility for bullfight. Did vou not request his removal? Wire an- swer fully.” This query received the following prompt reply: “William Hosea Ballou, vice-president: No one but = fool or “knave could charge me with responsibilit for the bull-fight. We have no statute covering bull-fights nor to prevent them, excépt as the cruelty act may do so. Under our statutes the agent of the Colorado Humane Society is empowered to interfere to prevent perpe- tration of cruelty in his presence, and heis the only one under our laws who can act before cruelty is perpetrated. Thompson agreed to be present at the bull-fight, but neither he nor any member, officer oragent of the Humane Society was present. There was no resistance to arrest. Until thecivil arm is unable to make arrest, or serve process, or apprehend such inability, the military arm is without authority. The Sheriff continually informed me he was not impeded. Any humane officer would have been backed by the Sheriff, and, if the Sheriff had been resisted, I would have given him ample power. I had an officer vresent to take command of troops if they had been legally called for. Idid not re- quest Thompson’s removal. The facts are within the reach of the society itself. They are responsible for his course unless they remove him. Ausert W. McINTIRE, Gover- aor of Colorado.” G. H. Thompson is the Colorado agent of the Humane Society who made so much fuss about the Cripple Creek bull-fight be- fore it occurred, but was afraid to go there in person to stop it. s =i g z Jackson a Very Sick Man. KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 26.—J. H. Jackson of Fort Werth, Tex., National vice-president of the American Protective Association, who lectured at Turner Hall Tuesday night, was bolstered up in bed at the Victoria Hotel this afternoon with an acute attack of indigestion. He was a very sick man and for a time his condition was considered almost critical by the doc- tors attending him. For several hours visitors were refused admittance, but this evening he was slightly improved. B e e Fatal Kentucky Affray. BERLIN, K., Sept. 26.—Jasper Sharp, aged 25, was attacked by George McClana- han and his wife with knives yesterday. Sharp drew a revolver and shot both Mec- Clanahan and his wife, fatally woanding the man and 1nstantly killing the woman. Sharp was severely stabbed in the body and may die also. The McClanahans say he betrayed their young daughter, but this Sharp denies. All belong to the best families of the county. S Bones of a Pet Monkey. ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo., Sept. 26.—The reported find of the bones of a prehistoric animal of the monkey species by Professor J. L. Wortman of Columbia College, New York, has amused old-time cattiemen of this section, who claim that the bones found are those of a pet monkey which was owned by cowboys some twelve years ago. Their range quarters were at the head of Bitter Creek, where Professor ‘Wortman unearthed his find. Fodegra 3 Governor Morrill’s Iliness. TOPEKA, Kans.,, Sept. 26.—Governor Morrill, who has peen ill most of the time since he was in Kansas City, Kans., Labor day, has canceled his engagements to speak at Salinas at the State G. A. R. re- union to-morrow and at the State [rriga- tion Convention at Garden City October 1, and went to his home at Hiawatha to-day to rest and will stay there till he is better. He was taken sick again on his Chicka- mauga trip and he has not been getting any better since he returned to Topeka. gt Hanged in the Penitentiary. COLUMBUS, Omuro, Sept. 27.— Martin Adams was hanged in the penitentiary annex in the presence of a few newspaper correspondents and officials from Haml- ton County and the penitentiary. At 12:05 o’clock he appeared on the scaffold, dressed in brown trousers and black coat, and when asked by Warden Jamesif he had any statement to make, replied: *I for- several hours an armed guard has been l give all who brought me to this piace.” SINGLE-TAXERS WORK Advancement of the Big Task in the State of Delaware. LARGE MEETINGS HELD. Congressman Maguire Sends News to “The Call” of His Mission. CONVERTS TO THE TEACHINGS, Pastors of Varlous Denominations Among Those Who Are Favora- ble to the Cause. WILMINGTON, Der., Sept. 26.—I find the single-tax movement much furthe vanced here and much more prom than I had expected. We had immense meetings last night and to-night, attended largely by leading citizens and deep inter- est was manifested. The newspapers here attempted to ignore the meetings, but the conspiracy of silence was broken this after- _noon, two leading evening papers publish- ing reports of the meeting with editorial discussion. I am to speak in Dover to- morrow night. A band of single-tax missionaries in uni- form are traveling through the State dis- tributing literature, speaking at meetings and pressing the agitation by individual discourses. It is saidt hatthe movement 1s much stronger in Newcastle County and that the opposition is most aggressive and determined in Dover and vicinity. An old gentleman at my meeting to- night proceeded to make a speech in op- position to the single tax when recognized to ask a question, saying: “ This single tax is going to be adopted in Delaware before it is half understood.” His statement expresses the fear of a large proportion of our opponents. Campbell, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, and Howard, pastor of Asbury Methodist Church, have announced them- selves single-taxers and two other ministers have expressed favorable opinions. If the success already attained continues pro- portionately we will surely carry the State on the question in November of next year. JaMes G. MAGUIRE. GINT PONDER EXPLODED Six Miners Met Instant Death and Two Others Were Fatally Injured. Unfortunate Men Killed by a Cave~ In While Working In a Drift. LEADVILLE, Coro., Sept. 26.—Sixty- five pounds of giant powder exploded this afternoon in the Belgian mine in Adelaide Tark, five miles from this city. Ten miners were at work in the drifts at the time, and it is believed thata miner carry- g the powder from one drift to another let it fall. The explosion caused a cave-in, resulting in the instant death of six and the fatal injury of two more. Help was sent from the city to hasten the work of rescue of the wounded and dead. The only miner who could tell bow the explosion occurred was brought to the city to-night so badly injured that he can- not talk. Heis now at the hospital and will die. The six bodies were brought to the morgue and have been identified as fol- lows: Clark McGinnis, John Hamill, James H. Gray, Ed Kuhne, Chris Phillips and John Baggs. Bigamy and Suicide. DEER ISLE, Mk., Sept. 26.—Mrs. Violet Haskel, who became notorious some weeks ago by marrying Professor Brister of Cin- cinnati, a negro musician, while having a living white husband here, was found dead in the woods yesterday afternoon. She undoubtedly committed suicide, as a re- volver was lying on her breast. A bullet had entered her right temple. Soon after the account of her bigamous marriage was published she returned hera with ber child, and since then was released by Haskel, her legitimate husband. Bk T Broken by Boons. ABILENE, Kaxs., Sept. 26.—The Lebold, Fisher & Co. estate has been practically closed up by Assignee John Johntz, who held an auction sale of the remaining real estate, and a final dividend will be declared soon. Creditors, who held claims amount- ing to $300,000 against the bank, and the individual members of the firm have re- ceived 3 per cent and may get 2 per cent more in dividends. Boom additions and loans guaranteed to KEastern investors broke t%\e institution. AT aloar Railway Postal Clerks. KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 26.—The Seventh Division of the National Railway Postal Clerks’ Association met in special session at the Federal courtroom to-day. President S. E. Ettinger of St. Louis pre- sided and Secretary J. F. Jobnson of Kan- sas City kept the minutes. The business before the convention is to revise the con- stitution of the association and fo discuss the railway postal clerks’ classification bill, For Pacific Coast Telegrams see Pages 2, 3 and 4. 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