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VOL. 36.—N0. 79.
KEPT IN SUSPENSE.
Delay in Disposing of the
Itata Matter.
Some Impatience Manifested by
Those Interested.
The Belief Entertained That Uncle
Sam Has a Weak Case.
Commaniler Tejeda Confident That the
Vessel Will Ciet Off Easy—Captain
Mannzen Talks —Admiral Mc-
Cann's Views Wanted.
Associated Press Dispatches.
San Diego, July 6. —Nothing new has
developed as regards the Itata. Though
she has been here two days, nothing has
been heard of United States Marshal
Gard or District Attorney Cole, who are
at Los Angeles. The vessel at present
is in charge of Collector Berry, who
holds her for violating the navigation
laws in leaving port without clearance
papers. The Itata will plead guilty to
this charge and pay a fine. As to the
charge of violating the neutrality laws
under which the Itata was first arrested,
and for which she was brought back by
the Charleston, the delay in taking ac
tion, exhibited by the government
officials at Los Angeles, is occasioning
considerable comment. Not a word has
been received from them. The opinion
is expressed by a number of lawyers of
this city that the delay is caused by the
realization of the fact by the authorities
at Washington that the charge won't
hold.
fSince the receipt of this dispatch,
Marshal Gard has gone to San Diego to
take charge of the Itata. For particu
lars see page 3. —Ed.]
Commander Tejeda, of tlie Itata, ex
presses confidence that the vessel wont
be delayed more than a few days longer;
then, he says, the vessel will proceed to
San Francisco and take a cargo for
Iquique. It is anticipated that action of
some sort will be taken tomorrow.
CAITAIN MANNZEN's STATEMENT,
Captain Mannzen of the Itata said,
with reference to his expedition taken
in behalf of the insurgents, that on
April 7th he left Iquique for Arica, and
only after leaving there next morning
was he informed that his point of des
tination was San Diego. Before leaving
Arica, having been an armed transport,
all the arms and ammunition were taken
out of the Itata, and with clear pa
pers and under the South Ameri
can steamship company's flag, he
started Diego to purchase
provisions for the congressional
fleet. The captain, speaking of the
seizure at San Diego, said: "As I had no
knowledge of any intention to receive
any arms, I desired to protest, and, if
necessary, produce my German papers,
but unforeseen circumstances altered
mv course of action, and my parole with
Marshal Gard having expired, I saw
myself obliged to leave the friendly port
without papers. On my return trip,
not having the course of the Esmeralda
to guide me, as I had for a portion of tbe
way up, I found myself on the boundless
ocean without a chart or chronometer.
Not knowing my destination when start
ing, and not being a war vessel, I had
nothing of the kind, and sailed from San
Clemente, steering my course by the
sextant and log to Tocopilla, 5000 miles,
and when I first sighted land on that
long voyage I was just thirteen miles
from that harbor."
MARSHAL OARO'S ALLKGATIOK.
United States Marshal Gard declares
that the Itata when she left San Diego
had four sixty-pound guns, one Gatling
gun and one howitzer. She also had
ninety ordinary sailors, sixty soldiers,
sixty new rifles and 200 old rifles. He
says" he has abundance of sworn testi
mony to prove this.
Ten sailors deserted from the United
States steamer Ranger today.
TUE WASHINGTON AUTHORITIES NOTIFIED.
Washington, July 6.—Acting Secre
tary of the Navy Soley received a" brief
telegram from Lieutenat-Commander
Todd announcing the arrival of the Itata
at San Diego, but giving no details. No
orders have been given as to the dispo
sition of the vessel, but she will proba
bly be turned over by the naval authori
ties to the officers at San Diego from
whose custody she escaped, and the case
will be settled in legal tribunals.
ADMIRAL M'CANN'S ORDERS.
New York, July G. —A Washington
dispatch says: The purpose of the
navy department in ordering Acting
Rear-Admiral McCann from Chile to tlie
United States, instead of returning him
to the command of the South Atlantic
station, continues to be a matter of no
little speculation among naval people.
The statement made semi-officially that
he is coming here simply to await the
completion of the repairs to the Pensa
cola before returning to the Soath At
lantic station, can hardly be accepted as
the true reason when it is remembered
that the Pensacola is beyond repair. It
is rather strange, too, that Admiral Mc-
Cann should be ordered to New York,
and the'Pensacola to San Francisco, if
there were any intention of sending him
back in her to command the South At
lantic station. There is no doubt that
his return has something to do with
Chilean affairs, and it is equally true
that he will not return to the com
mand of the South Atlantic station
for some time, if at all. No one
suspects that his actions in Chile have
not been satisfactory, for he is generally
regarded as one of the ablest officers in
the service, and as being especially
equipped for the delicate mission he is
now returning from. His views on Chil
ean affairs are evidently wanted, but for
just what purpose is uncertain. In view
of his early retirement it is considered
doubtful whether Admiral McCann will
be sent back to tbe South Atlantic sta
tion. The orders directing him to re
turn home did not detach him from the
command of that squadron, but as he
cannot return until he gets a new flag
ship, and aa it will be autumn before
the Newark will be taken from the evo
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lution squadron for that purj>ose, he
would hardly reach tlie headquarters of
his station at Montevideo beftte he
would have to return home for letire
ment. There is a strong impression
that Rear-Admiral Benham, rectntly
detached from Mare island, will sootr be
ordered to the command of the South
Atlantic station.
THE RAVENNA WRECK.
Twelve More Bodies Believed to Have
Been Consumed in the Flames
Alliance, Ohio, July 6. —The horrible
wreck at Ravenna, Friday, is still the
topic of conversation. The inquest
was resumed this morning, but
nothing important was learned.
Considerable excitement was occasion
ed by the report that Conductor
Boynton's report of tickets showed
twelve people yet unaccounted for,
though some may have left without
making themselves known. Conductor
Boynton is firmly of the opinion that
the others were entirely consumed in
the fire, and that his son, who was the
negligent firemen supposed to have been
cause of the wreck, was one of the vic
tims. The inquest may develop some
sensational facts. Those who visited
the wreck Friday noticed pieces of
burned flesh lying about the ruins, too
small to be identified as belorajing to
any part of a human body. ftF
CYCLONE IN MISSISSIPPI.
Several People Killed and Much Prop
erty Destroyed.
Brookhaven-, Miss., July <3. —The
southwestern portion of this county was
visited this morning by a destructive
cyclone, demolishing houses, fences and
uprooting trees. In a logging camp,
near here, one man was killed and three
wounded. No details have been re
ceived from other outside points.
Madison, .Miss., July 0. —A cyclone
struck this 'place this morning, doing
great damage to property. One negro
was killed and a number injured. Tlie
Presbyterian church and two colored
churches were completely destroyed.
HAS BLAINE RESIGNED?
PRESIDENT HARRISON DENIES
THAT HE HAS.
There Are Rumors Afloat That He Will
Not Remain in the Cabinet, in
Training for'o2.
Bar Harbor, Me., July 6.—Secretary
Blame haa been riding twice today. It
may be stated upon the best authority
that Mr. Blame has neither Bright's
disease, diabetis nor any or any kind of
complaint. A marked improvement in
his condition is noticeable. The physi
cians say the patient is better today
than any day heretofore. He eat well
and exercises in all kinds of weather.
Cape May, N. J., July 6. —President
Harrison this afternoon emphatically
denied that Secretary Blame has re
signed, a rumor to that effect having
reached here today.
[A member of the Herald staff is in
receipt of a letter from a person who is o
member of Hon. Stephen B. Elkin's
household, and who has that
gentleman's confidence, predicting that
Mr. Blame would not return to Wash
ington from Bar Harbor, to resume his
duties in President Harrison's cabinet,
but that Blame will be the Republican
nominee for the presidency in 1892. As
this prophecy was inspired by Mr. El
kins, who knows Mr. Blame's inten
tions if anyone does, there may be more
than mere conjecture in the tip.]
FINED ONE CENT.
A Fresno City Trustee's Penalty for Be
ing Ineligible.
Fresno, July (i. —Judge Cross of VP
salia today ordered William Fahey to
vacate his office as city trustee. Fahey
was elected on the Democratic ticket
last April, and is ousted on the ground
that he is not eligible to hold the office,
as he voted at Merced last fall, while
the law requires that officers of Fresno
shall reside in the city at least one year.
Fahey was fined one cent damages.
Compelled to Turn Hack.
New York, July (i. —The steamship
Eider, which arrived off Fire Island
this afternoon, brought news that the
steamship Servia, which left on Satur
day for Queenstown, is returning to this
port, having broken the crank pin of
her high-pressure engine. The Servia,
when she left on Saturday, had on board
a large number of passengers, mostly
people from Chicago. Prince George of
Greece was also a passenger.
Counterfeiters' Arrested.
San Francisco, July 6.—-United States
Secret Service Agent Harris has arrested
John H. Green and Mrs. Fanny Page,
keepers of an inn at Sydney Flat, near
Antioch, Contra Costa county, on the
charge of counterfeiting. He is now
searching for Bob Brown, the leader of
the gang. A complete counterfeiters'
outfit was seized. Tlie prisoners were
taken to Martinez, and held in $2500
bonds each.
A Drunken Sailor's Crime.
Chicago, July G. —Peter Monrad, a
sailor, entered a saloon on Dcs Plaines
street tonight and demanded liquor. As
he was already drunk, the saloon-keeper
refused to give him more. Monrad
seized a pistol lying behind the bar and
fired two shots, killing Frank Gilroyand
probably fatally wounding Edward
Stewart.
Mother and Son Drowned.
Fort Morgan, Col., July 6.—Four
teen-year-old Louis Yepson went bath
ing in Little Beaver creek, yesterday,
struck a washout and was drowned. His
mother, on the bank, tried to save him.
The bank caved in and she also was
drowned.
Starved With Money In Bank.
Kansas City. July 6.—Mrs. Jane Da
vis died here today. She had $1500 in
bank. Becoming too ill to work she re
fused to touch it and starved to death
before her condition was discovered.
Placer on Wheels.
Auburn, Cal., July 6. —Everybody is
pleased with the new exhibit car,
Placer on Wheels. The exhibit will run
for the next six months west of the Mis
sissippi river. The car is .provided with
a dynamo for lighting.
TUESDAY MORNING, JULY 7, 1891.—TEN PAGES.
ALL TOUCHED OFF.
Four Murderers Electrocuted
at Sing Sing.
The Electric Fluid Got in Its
Subtle Work.
A Night of Suspense for Reporters
\ Anxious to Get the News.
Tke flour of Execution Kept Secret Till
Hits Last Moment—Desperate Efforts
\ Made to Reprieve One of
\the Culprits.
Press Dispatches.
SiNG Sii'a, July 7.—James J. Slocum,
Joseph Wood, Harris A. Smiler ahd
Schipiok jugiro were killed by electricity
in conformity witli the legal decree in
prison this morning.
Sing Sing, July 0. —Several witnesses
to the electrocution of the four con
demned men iv tlie prison arrived this
morning. Dr. Southwick of Buffalo, Dr.
Alphonso Rockwell of New York, Dr.
Daniels of Buffalo, Warden Dors ton of
Auburn, Dr. Carlos McDonald of the
state board of lunacy, Professor Ludahy
of Columbia college, R. A. Davis of New
York, E. A. Braen, prison purchasing
agent; Dr. Ward, Dr. Townsend, and a
Rochester physician are all at the prison.
Father Creeden, wLien going home, said
he would not be back tonight. One of
the witnesses stated definitely that the
execution would not take placo before 2
o'clock in the morning.
There are three or four witnesses to
arrive, but they are expected by late
trains. Every one of the witnesses here,
except Dr. McDonald and Warden Durs
ton declined to talk, claiming that they
knew nothing of the arrangements. It
has been decided that Father Creeden
and Assistant Father Hogan will accom
pany Wood and Slocum to the execution
chamber. Deputy Attorney- General
Hogan arrived this evening with the
death warrants. Two priests entered
the prison about 9:40 p. m.
Warden Brown said at midnight that
unless some papers were served on iiiin
he would execute all four of them. The
warden said no one knew the hour fixed,
not even the condemned men. The
general opinion is that the execution
will occur after 6 a. m. The warden
said: "The men are all awake. I was
just down to see them. They are very
quiet, but evidently know that some
thing is coming."
Father Creeden and Father Lynch
were in the prison at midnight, as was
Mr. Edgarton, the prison chaplain.
They will join the condemned men at an
early hour, some time before the hour
set tor the execution. They will prob
ably be the first to know what the hour
is. It is not improbable that 10 o'clock
will be the hour, though the general
expectation is that it will be nearer sun
rise.
R. J. Haire, attorney for Wood, ar
rived in Sing Sing at 12 o'clock, and
drove immediately to the prison. He
had in his pockets a testified copy of a
petition for a habeas corpus filed by him
with Judge Lacowbe.
After a conference with the warden,
Lawyer Haire left the prison. It is,
however, believed he went after a notary
for the purpose of swearing to some
paper to be filed with the warden
in support of his claim for a stay of ex
ecution.
Haire returned later, bringing a copy
of Willet's reports containing a decision
on which he based his petition for a stay
in Wood's case.
2:30- a. in.—Breakfast is being pre
pared in tbe warden's house for the wit
nesses. Lawyer Haire came out of the
prison a few minutes ago, and said he
had had a long interview with the war
den, the result of which he did not
know. When asked if he had any hope
of Wood's reprieve, he said he did not
know what to expect.
SWEET WINE REGULATIONS.
The Revenue Officers and Manufacturers
Arrive at an Understanding.
San Francisco, July 6. —Ever since
the revenue regulations of 1890 went into
effect, there have been continued dis
putes between sweet wine manufactur
ers and the revenue authorities as to
their proper interpretation. Revenue
Commissioner Mason decided to hold a
conference in Washington and settle the
question. Revenue Agent Eldridge rep
resenting the government and George
West of Stockton representing the wine
makers, attended the conference which
was recently concluded. Mr. Eldridge
returned to this city today. From him
it was learned that the conference had
been satisfactorily conducted for all par
ties, and while the interests of the gov
ernment were fully protected by thenew
regulations formulated, the wine makers
had been well provided for.
The principal question discussed at
the conference was the method used in
fortifying sweet wines. One of the new
regulations will provide that a separate
room must be assigned in each winery for
fortification purposes. Fortification
rooms will be bonded. All sweet wines
will be fortified therein. Pipes will con
vey freshly-made wine into vats located
in the bonded rooms, and the flow may
be stopped by the United Stateß gaug
ersin charge, who will have keys to the
room and means of shutting off the
wine whenever they so desire. This is
the only method Kinder which brandy
with tax unpaid will be allowed to be
used in fortifying sweet wines.
Another privilege manufacturers will
have under the new regulations, will be
that of returning fortified wine to the
winery, where it will be allowed to re
main until the full process of manufac
ture has been completed. The regula
tion providing that the fortification
process cannot be used in any winery
not situated at a vineyard, will be
strictly enforced by the revenue officials
who are authorized to seize any wine
fortified with brandy, with tax unpaid,
in any other establishment. The regu
lations will be published officially in a
few days, and steps be taken to bond
rooms in vineyard wineries throughout
the state.
VINEYARDS LOOKING FINE.
The Output of Dried Grapes Will Be
Immense.
San Francisco, July 6. —Emory Smith,
of the California Fruit Grower, said this
morning: "The vineyards are looking
fine, and the output of dried grapes will
probably be immense. The vineyard
ißts will not be much interested in the
production of wine at the present low
prices, and it follows that most of them
will dry their grapes; for these they can
always obtain a good market. So far,
mildew has done very little injury to
the vines, and with the exception of a
few isolated patches, no damage is re
ported from grasshoppers. Even in
these places their depredations have
been light."
A DRENCHING STORM.
Chicago and a Wide Expanse of Country
Deluged.
Chicago, July 6. —An almost unprece
dented fall of rain occurred tonight in
Chicago, and dispatches from points to
the northwest, 1 such as Milwau
kee and St. Paul, show that
ttje downpour extended over a
wide expanse of country. The storm
piactically stopped all street travel and
nearly demoralized the telegraph ser
vice in the territory affected. At the
height of the storm a large balloon re
cently imported from Paris was struck
by lightning and destroyed. Its" value
was $25,000.
Schofteld on a Tour of Inspection.
San Francisco, July 6. —GeneralScho-
field, commander-in-chief of the United
States army, visited, today, all the mili
tary points at this place, On an inspec
tion tour. He was accompanied by
Mrs. Schofield and staff, and General
Ruger and staff, in full uniform. At Al
catraz a full dress parade was held, and
also at Angel island and the Presidio.
Oakland Pool Rooms Doomed.
_ Oakland, July 6. —The common coun
cil tonight failed to pass the ordinance
licensing pool rooms, it lacking one vote
of the necessary two-thirds.
BATTLE WITH INDIANS.
A DESPERATE FIGHT ON THE 'MO
JAVE DESERT.
Two Members of an Arresting Party Killed
by Desperate Bucks—Two ot the Red
slrins Also Slain.
Bakersfiei.d, Cal., July 6. —On July
3d, Constables John Powers and Sam
< hum, with Mr. McCoy, a liveryman of
Le Moore, went out in the Mojave
desert near Coyote Holes to arrest some
Indians charged with firing hay Btacks.
A fight ensued and Powers and McCoy
wore killed, also two Indians and two
horses, (hum's mustache was shot off,
but iie managed to get Powers' horse,
his oft'n having been killed, and rode to
the sou th fork of the Kern river for help.
Twelve men went back with him. The
bodies o/ the two Indians had been
buried in t.be sand. Powers' throat was
cut from ear to ear and the flesh
was torn from McCoy's face in shreds.
Just at dusk the Indians, who were in
ambush, opened fire on the party.
Powers was a single man. McCoy leaves
a widow and six children. The remains
were taken to Weldon. Kiowa, the
ringleader of the Indians, is a bad char
acter. He and his two sons killed some
Indian men long ago. He had a grudge
against Powers. A posse of thirty men
is now in pursuit. The Indians are well
mounted and. armed, and it is feared
more blood will be shed. There were
six Indians in the first party, but per
haps 100 more are in the vicinity, and
several hundred between there and Inyo
county.
Conferences at Cape May.
Cape May, N. J., July 6.—Hon.
Charles Emory Smith, minister to Rus
sia, called on the president today at the
latter's request. His errand is not
known.
Nothing definite resulted from Mr.
Wanamaker's conference on the postal
subsidy affairs.
Fire at Phlludt.lphla.
Philadelphia, July 6.—Fire this even
ing destroyed Priestly's carpet mill in
Lawrence street, involving a losfl of
$100,000. Furbush & Co., who had ma
chinery stored in the building, lose
about $30,000; partially destroyed.
Marquis De Blalnvllle Dead.
Stockton, July 6.—Marquis Louis de
Blainville, who came to California from
France during the first gold excitement,
died here today, aged HI years. He
leaves a daughter in San Francisco.
Spurgeon Slightly Better.
London, July 6. —Mr. Spurgeon is re
ported slightly better this evening.
THE RAILROADS.
The Newport Road to Be Used for
Passenger Traffic—Notes.
James McFadden, the proprietor of
the Newport wharf, says tho Santa Ana
Standard, has arranged with the steam
ship companies running vessels between
San Francisco and San Diego, to have
every ship stop at the wharf. This will
be an important accommodation for the
entire valley. Passenger cars will soon
be put on the Newport road, and then
the system of transportation for freight
and passengers will be perfect.
NOTES.
The railroads did a heavy passenger
business yesterday from returning
Fourth of July tourists.
Hon. T. E. Gibbon, the attorney of
tlie road, has been elected a director of
the Terminal railroad company.
The Terminal company have a large
supply of freight and flat cars on'hand.
Mr. Amos Burr, the Pacific coast
manager of the Yanderbilt lines, is in
the city.
The Terminal road is said to be still
negotiating with a view to a consolida
tion with the San Gabriel valley road.
Miss Susan B. Anthony has been in
Ohio founding Woman Suffrage associa
tions, attending the state suffrage con
vention and cheering the hearts of her
followers to renewed efforts for the cause.
The women of this country owe Miss
Anthony a very tall and massive monu
ment
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BLACK!
Commencing Monday, July 6th, and continuing
through
JULY and AUGUST
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A veritable PICNIC for buyers. Grand Clean Up of all LIGHT
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A Freeze Out of Bargains I
Every Department thrown into the WHIRLPOOL OF VALUES.
PANIC PRICES PREVAIL T
CAUTION—The public are respectfully asked not to - block Main
street or overcrowd the sidewalk. Keep the doorway clear for anxious
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