The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, August 12, 1899, Page 1

Cxll VOLUME SAN FRANCISCO ATURDAY, AUGUST 12 1899. PRICE FIVE CENTS, WS OF THE COAST OF NISTRAL Loss of Three Vessels and the Death of Many Sea- men Reported. DISISTERS DURING GALES 5 i Evidence That Some of the Unfor- tunate Sailors Were Eaten by Sharks . + B + k3 + N 4 + 7¢ + + + + + % + + LR A R R R I R SR R SR RS P SR SR IR SR R R R 2R DR R S S S S S S S S R A A R S S S S e T T T e e e e A o o 2 sldfine and had a hurricane nt the th Governor's sj inued pros provement of the col- 1s announced. A tariff was hinte I measures Were announce decided to ng of the Ne called upon ber of 092 com s for the y ¢ s been excited over a ig robb opper plates of the Kalgoorlie Mint contained ntities of gold ted innu ce protection ng turned wble thieves, wt me is slight. In one night twelve miners’ eam C I leaned out naugurated at the | Nou the 30th of er made in wire- phy in New Caledonia. The considered so satisfactors s are being made for reless tele- h the town s ave inv cannon which is noise less. The weapon is five in cireum- ference and will carry e miles. The cost will be £10 per shot The Australasian colonies are follow- | ing Transvaal matters with interest. | New South Wales and cther colonies will offer England troops. [ . S>> HUNDREDS WERE KILLED AND THOUSANDS BECAME DESTITUTE *oe Ot ee Homeless by the Hurricane. O =S AN JUAN, Aug. 11.—Five hundred persons are now reported to have lost their lives at Ponce during the hurri- cane. Terrible distress prevails there. A\t Guayma a number of houses were pillaged, squads of soldiers being unable to main ord Starvation threatens the population. has been stopped. Coama Springs Hotel has been wrecked. Porto Ric phia Couriers from the 1sland havoc caused by ‘the hur Many citi Thousand food or st Humac It belonged to the o Company of Philadel- the interior of awful news oi the bring ne. es have been destroyed. s of persons are without welter. ao, Pidras, Guayma, Juncos, Arroyo and Coamo have been dem persons a cation is relief olished. The Governor for suffere Many re missing. Communi- | difficult, owing to the destruction of bridges. PONCE, if it Most of the ach, dred bu W The nd I night, saving populace f the rising v commissary stores at Pel stroyed The city is short of food and army | officers are distributing rations. Out- side of this bananas are the only ob- tainable food. Supplies of drinking water, gas and electric light have becn cu m off by the storm -Two Tuesday’s hurr overed, and 11. Aug ictims 1 will does ree hun- of the known dead are pe! > poorer classes, 'and many children are among them. The which the severest nced here, descended upon 1 the northe ing and la was at 9 o’cloc ildings were ere totally destrc in the harbor were driven city s flooded by mid- sold rs and firemen W The sanitary con- dition of the town is serious, and fully $5000 will be The weat storm, but it is asserted that Ponce was not warned. A mob of one thousand | persons threatened the Alcalde, Por- rata Dorra, but they were dispersed by the Fifth d to clean the streets. b predicted the nes he u Cavalry. The Alcalde has been deposed on account of negligence. M Major s of the Eleventh is ac ng as Alcalde, In response to popular demand. All the crops in'the neighborhood are ruined. As the telegraph wires are down, little news is obtainable from the interior. Several towns are reported de- molished. Albonita, with the military barracks, has been destroyed, but no lives lost there. ty-six lives Juan Diaz has been devastated. For- were lost there. Arroyo, Guayama, Salinas and San Isabel are T destroyed. eported to have been totally The railroad between Ponce B e SR S military road is ble. The river is flowing over the road for two miles. caped serfous injury. Bahamas, New Providence, The barometer continues to The wind holds to the north- and heavy squalls are increasing weather is expected we ir t, force. ight. WASHINGTON, Aug. 11.—Professor Garriott, ch of the forecast division f the , sald to-night: »m the report received from svere Nassau at 5:40 this evening, my judg- ment would be that the storm was then central.” He said the hurricane had traveled ahout 1200 s in four days, or about 00 miles a day. Hurricane signals have been displayed on the Florida coast from Tampa to Jupiter Inlet, and warn- ing signals from Jupiter Inlet to Cape Hatteras. All shipping has been ad- vised to rem n in port. WIND AND RAIN STORM STRIKES SANTIAGO 1 and the N by SANTIAGO, Aug. 11. and rain storm, the heavi E wind t known in fifteen years, struck this city yester- day. The rain was accompanied b, vivid lightning and deluged the town for twenty-four hours without cessa- tion. Some damage was done in tue lower part of the city, several streets being shed out and houses under- mined. The soldiers in various camps suffered some discomfort. About half of the tents were blown down. FEARFUL HAVOC | WROUGHT BY HURRICANE hundred | WASHINGTON, | has been receiv ment from an offic Aug. 11.—A report r at San Juan, Porto | Rico, estimating that the number of | killed amounts to 500. The same officer s that a very serious condition of af- xists in Ponc: War Department am from General recefved a Davis giving + details of the damage done in Porto Rico by the hurricane General Davis says a famine is im- authority to issue The mes: ge t the hurri- re in the inte- ne was far more | rior and southern part of the island than here. Data for an estimate of the mber of Porto Ricans who have lost | everything are deficient, but I am forced to believe that the number on the island nnot fall below 100,000 souls, and famine is impending. 1 ask that 2,500,- | 000 pounds of rice and beans, equal | quantities of each, be immediately s 1 on tran some ports to Ponce; Is are made to all he |1 food for the desti | 1 am authorized to relieve d | by food issued; rice and bean: only desired. There have been many | deaths of natives by falling walls. So 1y injured. d | entirely demolished. | reports from only seaports. destryction of all barracks and two others—one of each—had barracks de- stroyed. Troops are in canvas. No re- ports yet from the largest ports—Ponce and vortex of the storm. the people in Porto Rico subsist entirely on fruit and vegetables, and the storm has entirely destroyed this source of support. DAVIS.” The War Department has taken prompt action on General Davis’ report. The army transport McPherson has been ordered to sail from New York to San Juan and Ponce next Monday with { supplies to relieve the destitute in Porto Rico. Acting Commissary General Wes- ton has ordered the purchase in New York of 600,600 pounds of rice and 600,- Several towns report As yet, howeve; Complete at two com- a| Mayaguez, but they were in the | At least half of | - and Yauco has been destroyed. and the | @—@— 1 at the War Depart- | 0020600600900 050000 00 0 0 Ve e oo et ed B N e S e e e S CE e e R e e e e e e ol o e o e e s o s O e O aaCan ancan S R SECR SSORS SeOR SO sioms secie ) b An Appeal to Americans to Aid the People Made +@ & ® © 0 06 0090 ROOT'S APPEAL IN % * ® the pr of the di m Monday next. the Mayors of all cities of more than “Sir: The Governor General of upon the Sth inst. a hurricane swept \e can estimate not less than 100.000 of absolute destitution, without “Unless Immediate and effectiv they will perish. peal should be made to the humanity peal to their patriotism also, for the ly and gladly submitted themselves tment at our e with the ous and beneficent t honor and good faith u m the Urited States tr Chis department ha to the sufferers by the powe plies ¢ future dates, of which public notice ny committee respectfully, OF DESTITUTE PORTO RICANS WASHINGTON, Aug. 11.—The. War Department to-day took prompt measures for the relief of the hurricane sufferers in Porto Rico. ss dispatches and General Davis' advices made known the extent ter steps were immediately taken to send supplies, and the transport McPherson was ordered put in readiness to safl from New York She will carry rations and other necessities. Secretary of War Root this afternoon sent ing many of the towns, destroying many Iiv home Under these conditions the President deems that an ap- States and have voluntarily surrendered which they were formerly entitled, confidently rely a generous response to the demand of Porto Rican directed the immediate rmy in Porto of the executive, but in the absence of any appropriation we must rely largely upon private contributions. ‘I beg that you will call upon the public- of your city to take active and immediate measures in this exigency. The Government transport McPherson will be sent directly from the port of New York to Porto Rico on Monday, the 14th inst., to carry all sup- od which can be cbtained. harged with the raising of funds will receive full information and advice upon communicating with this department. Very ELIHU ROOT, Secretary of War.” BEHALF ‘When the following appeal to 150,000 population: Porto Rico confirms the report that over that island, entirely demolish- and reducing as near as of the inhabitants te the condition and food. of is given to these unfortunates T of the American pecple. It is an ap- inhabitants of Porto Rico have free- to the guardianship of the United the protection of Spain, to ng upon more gener- hands. The highest considerations of promptings of humanity to require distribution of rations Rico, far it is within the spirited and humane people Further transports will be sent at will be given. ® 0 © 90 06 900 00 009007006 0000 ¢ 000 pounds of beans, to be shipped on | When arrested Netterfield said he came the McPherson. Such other food sup- | from \ . Ohio. To-day . Brig- lie b Eatiied at the thme thaij-aen: cal the Sheriff's office and said plies asniavebe Dose 5 M€ | that many vears ago he knew a person McPherson sails will be sent on that | pamed Netterfield in W n. The Louls- ship. ville authorities were asked to consult The following dispatch, addressed to | the authorities at Warren, but as yet no General Schwan, was received at the | answer has been received. Stronger proof | War Department to-da | than that now in the hands of the Sher- y iff must be forthcoming before any one | ities. only one soldier reported danger- | | the majority are in di |1y admit AN JUAN DE PORTO RICO, Aug. | 11.—My country is devastated. For | God’s sake help us. | "APTAIN LUGO VINA.” TLugo Vina is one of the Porto Ricans whom General Schwan met during the campaign. LOUISVILLE SUSPECT RESEMBLES DUNHAM Carries a Scar Over the Right Ear and Is of Similar Features. LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 11.—The local ce arc beginning to figure on the $11,- ard outstanding for the arrest of Dunham, the sextuple murderer .4 in California. About a week ago a suspect was arrested here and a pho- tograph was sent the California author- To-day the police recelved the fol- lowing telegram from Sheriff R. J. Lang- ford at San Jose, Cal.: Your s strong resemblance to Dun B e P ether Investigation. Tas he scar in the edge of hair over right ear? N soner has the scar indicated. When D ted he gave the name of E. 7. Netherfleld and claimed to be from dhio. (!1?1\‘:\' JOSE, Aug. 11.—There is some doubt in the minds of the local officers 7, Netterfield, under arrest at | tormer Senator Stephen M. White hat alile. Ky.. 1s James C. Dunham, the murderer of the McGliney family. Pho- | tographs of the suspect Were examined by A Sreat many people to-day. While some | Who knew Dunmham intimately are con vine right man has been arrestec e oty oubt. It is general- ted there is a strong resemblance to Dunham in the photographs. | Hepatch was received from the Louis- | ville authorities this forenvon asking that | a warrant be sent immediately, and it is | supposed some difficulty is being experi- enced in holding the man. A focal barber who frequently shaved Dunham notified the Sheriff’s office that the murderer had-a scar back of the right ear and telegraphic inquiry developed the fact that Netterfield has a similar scar. K A d | take will be sent East to identify the suspect. - FEW MEN WILLING TO ENLIST IN THE SOUTH LOS ANGELES, Aug. 11.—The fact that Lieutenant Louis Chappelear of the Thir- | ty-fifth Volunteers, who has been recruit- ing for that regiment in Los Angeles, has | been ordered to Santa Ana to continue his labors caused much comment in National Guard circles. It is intimated that the Government is in need of men to supply this regiment and that the smaller towns of Southern California will be scoured for material. Recruiting for the regular ser- vice has not been popular in this portion of the State, therefore it seems as if in towns where companies of the Seventh Regiment remain no further attempts will be made. in commenting upon the present efforts to subdue Aguinaldo’s forces and the pos- sible number of men that may be required, id to a group of gentlemen that his views on expansion and the so-called imperial pol- icy were well krown, as he had made him- self clear in and out of Congress on the question. Senator White favors, since the Government is in the confiict, the sending of a large army to the Philippines. “If it 200,000 men they had better be sent,” Senator White is quoted as saying, “‘for then there will be no battle fought, as the army will march through Lugzon and take it. l.et all the men be sent that are need ed so that an immense army can quickly do the business. Less bloodshed and mis- ery will resull SANTARIE CAPTURED WITHOUT A BATTLE MANILA, Aug. 12.—Advices from Colu- lut under date of August 11 report that General MacArthur took the Ninth Regi- 060 © 00000000 e ebed o e e i es e & o e et e @ ment, a battalion of the Twegty-second and a detachment of the First Artillecy from Calulut to Santarie, sear Bacolor on Friday morning. The entrance of the troops into the town was not opposed, the insurgents fleeing as the Americans an- pioached. The troops had a hard ma of ten miles, in some places being obliged to wade waist deep in water. Many men were exhausted. he troops will spend the night at Santa Rita and proceed Sac- urda Licutenant Hazard of General Wheat- on’s staff, with five scouts from the Iowa regiment,” marched up the railroad into Angeles. ' A small force of rebels attacked the scouts outside the town and Lieuten- ant Hazard sent for reinforcements. eral Wheaton's orders, however, were that the Americans should not occupy An- geles, and a force of 600 or 700 rebels ap- peared when Lieutenant Hazard retirad. —_— DAYTON SYSTEM TO BE TRIED. Stockton Building Association Adopts the Co-operative Plan. STOCKTON, Aug. 11.—The stockholders of the San Joaquin Building and Loan Association have voted to reorganize under what is known as the Dayton tem. The system is that of a savings | bank operated upon the co-operative plan. Persons may take stock at an out paying back dues. Interest to the person who ge the time the money is patd him. All divi- dends are credited on the books of the members every six months. A borrower may pay off his loan at any time. A member may withdraw part of his de- posit without disturbing his shares. A person may pay up one or more shares ock in full at one deposit. On paid- stock the dividends are paid in cash semi-annually. No initiation fees are charged. The association settles with each member every six months and cred- its his earnings, showing the full amount he has on dey ar the borrower's §pok is balanced and shows him the amount he has pald on his loan for the preceding vear and the bal- ance due. The plan takes its name from the well. known Ohio city, where, out of a popula tion of 80,000, over 20,000 are mem! building associations. The system allow. large liberty to investors and borrower: and_without impairing - sound financial methods. time with- is charged [ e e e e e e e ey 1 T S R S o L A L o g rosDeb D@ B oo oo ebeieiedeiel® * OO e Do De h | The natives were armed Gen- | ts a loan only from | At the end of each | ers of | W g A CARNBALS CHE THE - HSTENS | Narrow Escape of the Count and Countess in the Sol- omon Islands. WITNESS A FEARFUL FEAST Becoming Too Bold, the Adven- turous Voyagers Finally Flee, Pursued by Savages. = ial Dispatch to The Call. ANCOUVER, B. C. cording to late advices from Aus- tralia Count and Countess Ru- dolph Festetics narrowly escaped death at the hands of Solomon Island cannibals a little over a month ago. The Festeticses arrived at Sydney on the vacht Tolna after a most re- markable experience, and ready to give up all further attempts to explore the wild islands of the South Seas. The Count and Countess have Aug. 11.—Ac- been voyaging for the last year south of Honolulu, and their adventures in the Solomons ended a very hard trip. A few months ago a party of traders were murdered on the coast of one of the fa- mous group of islands, but, not deterred by this, the Count witnessed several head-hunting expeditions. “We landed on Wango Island the 3d of July,” he said, in telling the story of the trip. “and immediately tried to make friends with the natives. We pulled our steam yacht up a small creek, and we were right away sur- rounded by a crowd of curious natives. They were not only curious but impu- dent, and they started to walk away with nearly everything they could lay their hands upon. We had not been on the island two days when a small war began. The tribes on opposite sides of even these small islands always seemed to be at war. They did not fight in open battle, though the men are phy- sically well formed, but they would pounce down on small camps of the na- tives, their enemies, kill as many as they could and carry away the rest of them for a future feast.” The Count followed one of these par- ties on the fourth day after his arrival. with spears, | and, stealthily creeping through the | underbrush, they took their enemies en- | tirely by surprise. They ecaptured eight | of the men and two women, killing as many more in the attack. Then they brought them back to the native village amid a great rejoicing and beating of drums. The victims were tied securely, and early the next morning they were carried out to the chief’s private yard to be executed. They were ranged along in a line and were decapitated one after another, just to show that there was no hurry about the proceeding. The chief in the meantime sat and looked on and had the gory heads of his victims | brought and placed on the top of the stockade fence that surrounded his hut. Count Festetics had no trouble in se- | curing good photographs of this pro- ceeding, including the cannibal feast, in I which the bodies of the victims were | being dragged to the fire to be cooked. “They had just completed the execu- | tion and were preparing for the feast when the tables were turned,” continued the Count, in his narrative. ““The friends of the captured men came down to avenge their loss, and succeeded in s ng the execution of a couple. They killed some of the men of the tribe [ was with, and the remainder fled. The feast had been half prepared, and the newlyarrived enemies mingled dead foes L R O e R Y Lo o o e S e \\ CounTess FEsTeTICS. G L A S R S R S S S e ] % Yacht Tolna and Her Adventur- ous Owners. and friends alike in the grand meal that was to take place. We had retired to our | boat at the first of the trouble, and now | we got away from the scene of carnage. | Just as we' were leaving we were pur- | tud by a large body of natives in their | canoes, and had it not been for a fa- | vorable sea and tide we might have