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A WANT AD IN THE HERALD WILL FILL THE WANT VOL. XLIII. NO. 160 THE FIRING ON OUR FLAG Cuban War May Lead to Inter national Trouble SHOTS AT THE ALLIANCA Captain Crossman, Who Refused to Stop for the Cubans The Spanish Man-of.War Unloaded Hard Shot at the American flail Vessel, but Didn't Catch Her Havana. March 19.— The name of the Spanish warship that fired on the Ameri can steamer Allianca is now Known. It is the Spanish cruiser Conde de Venadito. This fact became public when the captain of the cruiser reported that he had tried to stop a strange steamer and had opened lire on her when she persisted in proceed ing on her course. According to the story ot the Conde de Venadito's commander, while cruising off the eastern coast of Cuba on March Bth, he sighted a steamer heading for Muysia point and shaping her course tp the northeast. Tbe cruiser hoist ed a flag und the sit amer replied by rais ing the English flag. The cruiser again signaled the steamer to stop hut without effect. As the steamer proceeded at full speed the cruiser lirst fired two blank shots and then two solid shots. The commander claims thut he did not desire to hit the steamer but that he tired the shots merely to cause her to heave to. He asserts that tbe steamer was one and a half miles off tbe coast when the tiring occurred. The authorities have ordered a full in quiry to be made into the commander's acts. It is reported that tbe Allianca car ried 2000 rifles sonth on the trip on which she wus fired at. It is also reported here that there were landed on the eastern end of the island some men who were passen gers on the Allianca. 'these men, it is reported were taken off the Allianca in a fishing smack the nigbt preceding the firing. Tlie Infanta Isabel is an exact counter part of the Conde de Venadito, which is named as the vessel which tired upon the Allianca. The Venadito is nn iron bark rigged gunboat of comparatively modem design, having been launched in 18S8. She is one of six laid down on the same l>lau at the same time. Her length is 210 feet, beam 'M feet, daft 12.5 feet; dis placement 1130 tons; speed 14 knots. Her battery consists of 4.72-inch breech-load ing rilles, two three-pounders and seven machine guns. She hns two torpedo tubes. The gun with which the Conde de Venadito fired at the Allianca, was the forward one of the 4.72-inch guns on the port side. .Sot having an absolutely straight head fire, the Spanish cruiser was obliged to yaw out of her course in order to hi ing a gun to bear. The gun is 11.'„' feet long. It throws an armor-pierc irrg projectile weighing 51 pounds, but the tiring at tbe Allianca undoubtedly used the common cast-iron shell, weigh lfifr'47.2 pounds. The charge of powder is | pounds and the velocity given is 1998 '}Ht a second as the shell leaves the muz zle. The velocity would, of course, di minish with the projectile's flight, but if it had hit the Allianca it would have gone into her and exploded, the bursting charge of the common shell being about 2<£ pounds of powder, which would have wrecked a good deal of material. A report has been received from San tiago of an attack on the insugrents made by Captain Ganich. There were but forty Spanish troops in the detachment, ana they met the band of 800 insurgents in trenched in Canto del Cristo. Captain Ganich, it is reported, asked the insurg ents to disperse, and they did so. They made another stand later, however, and Captain Ganich with his small band at tacked them. There was a short engage ment, but the report•> are that the insurg ents soon fled, leaving five dead und wounded on tbe field. All of their sup plies were also captured. The Spaniards lost but one man, a guide sergeant, kill ed. They also lost some horses. Senor Ferrer captured on Saturday a large quantity of ammunition from the insurg ent band led by the bandit Mater. Santiago, Cuba, March 19.—Rumors are in circulation of a prolonged fight near Jiguani last Friday in which many were killed on both sides. Darkness put an end to the fight. Both parties tben re tired. It is said that the Spanish Government will leave 2000 of their troops sent from Spain in Porto Rico and bring soldiers from Porto Rico to Santiago, as they are better acclimated. Many of the wounded Spanish soldiers are in tne hospital here. New York, March 19.—A cable dispatch from Havana is to the effect that the com mander of the Spanish cruiser Conde de Venadito had reported he fired on a steam er on March Bth off Cape May. after signal ing her, and was replied to by hoisting the British flag, has brought forth affidavits from Captain Crossman of the Allianca and his officers that the American and not the British ensign was flying from the staff of the Allianca. The report that the Allianca carried rifles on her south-bound trip was also emphatically denied by rep re-enattives of the Panama Railroad company. Philadelphia, March 19.—The Earn Line steamship Earnwood arrived today at Richmond from St. Jago de Cuba,but she also flies the British flag and was in no way molested by Spanish authorities. While on the outbound passage, when eight miles east of Guantonamo.on March 10. sho was bailed by the Spanish torpedo catcher Neuva Espana.but hove to.saluted and passed on about her business. A large number ot troops from Spain were expected to arrive at St.Jago shortly after the Earnwood left, and the general belief in St. Jago is that the insurrection will be prolonged for some time, but will not be crowned with success. The au thorities weie alarmed and are keeping a sharp outlook for two leaders who were said to be en route from San Doimngo. "Just before wo left," said Captain Rogers, "tbe Spanish troops captured a boat containing two Germans, who are hold oh the suspicion of having landed leadersjof the insurrection on the Cuban shores. St. Jago Is how under martial luW, tbe civil authorities having handed over *ho reins to the Government." Colon, Colombia, Marcb 19.—Letters which li'ivt been found upon the rebels who were captured at tbe time of the re cent attack upon Bocas del Toro, disclose the fact tbat certain high officials in Nic aragua contributed funds and arms to the rebels who were engaged in the attack upon the place, and it is also believed that another attack upon Bocas del Toro is Contemplated. The only high official of Nicaragua whose name approaches tbat of the per son above mentioned as having supplied tbe rebels with arms and money is Gen eral Cabosns, whose offlce is that ot in spector of the At.autic Coast of Nicar agua. \ Washington, March 19.—Senator Mor fan of Alabama, chairman of the Senate oroign Relations committee, has re THE HERALD LOS ANGELES, WEDNESDAY MORNING-, MARCH 20, 1895.-TWELVE PAGES meined in Washington since the adjourn ment of Congress and takes an interest in the existing roreign complications. 1 do not know what is being done," he said to an Associated Press reporter, further than what is said in the papers from time to time. I am, of course, in terested in the situation in Cuba. It Is only a question of time when Cuba will throw off the Spanish yoke. It may not be with this revolution, but it will' come from future revolutions." "You are for purchasing Cuba?" asked. "I have always been a Cuban annexa tionist ' replied Mr. Morgan. "I am for purchasing the island or of any other method ofacquiring it from Spain. It is nn important island for the United States. rt Tampa Fla. March 19.—The steamer Mascotte arrived here this evening direct from Havana and brought later reports from the seat of the revolution. Copies of La Lac ha contirm the report of the sinking of a schooner by the Spanish gun boat off Puerto Padre, near Glbar. There are reports of the departure of Ooneral Do George Garrich and Santo Sildaoh with their commands from Jignani and their attack on insurgents at Los N'igros at which place a battle was fought. This confirms previous reports. Letters assert I that In Los Villas the insurgents arc rapid- I ly gaining buth strength and Confidence. | Organized hands are arriving iv different I sections of this district and especially near Santo Syrite. For two days Uncertain and untraceable reports have reached here re I CAPTAIN JAhES A. CROSS.IAN. Commander of the Alliencla He Has Filed Hit Written A fidavit Concerning the incident. With the Secrete,- v of State gard ing an American schooner being fired upon by a Spanish gunboat on the south coast of Florida. Today's steamer brought news from Key West, which is said to be authentic, claiming that the schooner Irene of Key West had been fired upon and dismasted by the Infantu Isabella near Charlotte harbor, after which the schooner went ashore, where she now lies above Bouth harbor. It is generally believed that the authori ties at Washington have been notified of it. The Irene is a trading schooner of sixty tons, commanded by Captain Gab rales and originally carried a crew of eight. Tampa, Fla.. March 19.—Rumors re garding tbe sinking of the schooner Irene by the Infanta Isabella in the Florida straits are rife but no positive informa tion can bo obtained and the Spanish consul general knows nothing of it. UNDER BAN OF THE POPE Special Application Made to Monsignor Satolli by Kniihts of Pytbias Two Jlembers of the Order About ta Die Wish for Exemption from the Late Papal Decree Washington, March 19.—The Fall River dispatch was shown to Mgr. Satolli by his assistant, Dr. Rook, who subsequently explained the situation thus: "Mgr. Satolli has written to Bishop Harkins of Providence, suggesting that the facts are so exceptional in the Fall River cases that it would be well if the bishop saw fit to suspend temporarily the application of the rule relative to Knights of Pythias members." The exceptional circumstances as stated to Mgr. Satolli are that two of the mem bers of a Fall River lodge are about to die. If they leave that lodge they forfeit their insurance money and if they stay in it they cannot receive the sacraments. Mgr. Satolli suggested that it would be proper to modify the rule so as to permit these two members to have their insur ance without being denied the sacra ments. It also appears that the two Fall River lodges were exceptional in being made up entirely of Catholics,and for this reason Mgr. Satolli suggested that it might be desirable to suspend the rule in order that members might have the benefit of the sacraments. The suspen sion is not of a general character, and is due entirely to the special circumstances at Fall River. Mgr. Satolli also wishes it understood that he merely advised Bishop Harkins that the facts warranted tempo rary suspension. A Cable Road Sold Oakland, March 19.—The Piedmont cable railroad was sold here today under a judgment obtained in the Superior Court in favor of the bondholders. C. R. Bishop, the Honolulu banker, who repre sented the holders of the bonds amount ing to $1,000,000, bid the property in for $82,000. The outstanding receivers certi ficates will be paid up and the road taken out of the hands of the receivers now operating it. The Cattle In Jus try Washington, March 19. — Agricultural Department officials say they have no recent information concerning the pro tests made by foreign governments against the importation of cattle from the United States. The matter is still in the diplomatic stage. THE INFANTA ISABELLA Nothing Known of the Work of the Man-of-War SHOT THE AMERICAN FLAG Further Details of the Spanish Cruiser Opening Her Batteries The Vnsel Opened Fire and With All on Board She Was Sunk by the Spanish Warship Washington, March 19.—Nothing is known here of the reported action of the Spanish war ship Infanta Isabella or Ar cedo firing oh American vessels. There is good ground, however, for be lieving that the ship soiling from Savan nah with Cuban arms aboard will furnish nn actual case of detention if she is over- THB ALLIANCA—THE COLOMBIAN LINE fIAIL STEArtSHIP-SCENE DL'RINQ THE FIRINO. FROM A DESCRIPTION OIVEN BY THE OFFICERS hauled. Careful investigation is proceed ing as to the cargo shipped by the Allian ca at Colon, allegations that arms were taken aboard under cover of darkness having b«en made. Communications have been received in Washington from Cuba that the Conde de Venadito was the Span ish war ship *iring on the Allianca. These advices said that, the latter ship was riv ing a British flag. There is no further doubt as to the receipt by Secretary Gresham of a reply from Spain to his demand, but there is reason to believe the published reports have failed to state some important reser vations by Spain. One pait of Spain's answer may consist in calling attention to a charge that in Novembor last a number of Spanish Cubans were fishing in the Gulf of Mexico when they were fired upon by a United States revenue cutter, hr t with a cannon and later with small arms. The firing is alleged to have occurred twelve miles from land. The Spaniards were carried to New Orleans, where, it is said, the United States court for the southern district of Louisiana released them. Spain has not thus lar made a protest, but may do so now that the United States has protested against the firing on the Allianca. A WOMAN ON HER METTLE Mrs. Lamson Will Right a Suit for Divorce In the Courts Oakland, March I.—Mrs. Arti F. Lam son is not going to let her husband, George F. Lamson, the auctioneer, get a divorce without fighting for it. Lamson recently filed a petition in insolvency, showing that tho greater part of his lia bilities was for debts contracted by his wife. Later he filed a suit for divorce, saying that, his daughters' infatuation for the stage, and their mother's sym-, pathy with their dramatic ambitions. had broken up his home and that his wife's extravagance had driven him to bankruptcy. Since Lamson filed the suit for divorce Mrs. Lamson has been sick at the Devonshire; but a few days ago she appeared at the Arlington Hotel, at Ninth atifl Washington streets, where her husband had rooms. Mr. Lamson Ihad not returned from his place of busi ness In San Francisco. Mrs. Lamson went to his rooms and took possession. When he arrived he was surprised and ex cited to find his wife there. He de manded to know what she was doing there, and she replied that she was at home; that she had no other home, and that where he lived she proposed to live. Lamson is a member of the Methodist Cburchin Oakland. It was on account of bit religious views that he opposed his daughters' ambition to go on the stage. He did not turn his wife out of the Ar lington, but he packed his belongings and moved to the Central Hotel, and his wife returned to San Francisco. IMPALED OD A POLE A Strange Accident Befalls A Water Works Engineer Sacramento , March 19.—While Thomas Woods, engineer at the city water works, was riding home on horseback last night he came in collision with a double team coming from the opposite direction. The buggy pole passed by the shoulder of his horse and struck him in the groin. At tha same moment the driver of the team reined up suddenly and, as the horses threw up their heads, the pole was sharply elevated. It inflicted a frightful wound on Woods and being a man nearly seventy years of age. its result may prove very serious. He kept his seat on his horse, however, and rode to his home, several blocks away. I Jinny Thousands are nisslng Chicago, March 19.—Christopher W. Larrabce. nephew of ex-Governor Larra bee of lowa, and cashier of Boyd. Stock ney & Co., wholesale coal dealers, is missing, and, if all accounts are true, his books do not balance by $20,000 or $25,000. Detectives have been looking for him since Thursday. A woman is said to be in the case. HERE IS A FAIRY STORY The Captain of a Schooner Tells Tales of Icebergs Locked Fait In an Alaskan Night He Holds on to the Iceberg and Escapes San Francisco, March 19.—The schooner Elwood has arrived from Alaska with twenty tons of halibut packed in ice. She sailed from Seattle on January 24th for Departure Bay, wl e-.ice she took a cargo of coal for Juneau. From Juneau she went to Muir glucier for her ice. While passing through Icy straits a big iceberg was sighted. Captain Chester was look ing for icebergs and he made for the float ing mass. During the day thirty tons of ice were whittled off tho berg and trans ferred to the vessel. As the tide fell the berg becc- i to roll over, the reef forming a pivot ort which it revolved Then sud denly the port side of the ship began to go and the Elwood developed a startling list to starboard. It was discovered that the schooner had been anchored over a spur of the iceberg. As the darkness increased the situation became more critical, and the captain or dered the crew into the baots. All hands left the vessel and rested on their cars a short distance away, expecting to see the Elwood roll over and disappear every moment. As the tide fell a small peak of the ice reared its crest above the water on the weather side of the schooner, and it was found thut the vessel was caught and hemmed by the beig. For three quarters of an hour the fate of tbe Elwood remained in doubt and then without any apparent reason the vessel took a lunge forward into the sea and came right side up and anchored out of reach of the floe. The crew rowed back to the vessel and no time was lost in putting a good distance between the Elwood and the rolling mass of ice. At midnight the spur which had nearly wrecked the schooner was the highest peak of the iceberg, the latter having performed a complete revolution. Five Inches of Snow Kansas City, Mo., March 19.—Snow to the depth of five inches fell here this afternoon and tonight. The weather is not cold and the snow ia disappearing rapidly. Reports from the South and Southwest indicate a rainfall of from one to one and a half inches The tele graph wires in all directions are pruct.cal ly unworkable. Wichita, Kan., and Indian Territory points have been cut off from the rest of the country. Kerosene and Heaven Chicago. March 10.— Mrs. Kate Johnson of No. Oil West Twenty-fourth street used kerosene to light her kitchen fire. The can exploded, throwing burning oil' over her clothing. Her children, a boy and a girl, were standing by and their clothing took fire. A neighbor heard the soreums, rushed in and smothered the fire. Mrs. Johnson and her four-year-old daughter were so badly burned that it is thought they cannot survive. The boy will recover. THE RECALL OF THURSTON A Report Tbat Gresham Wants the Minister's Scalp HE IS PERSONA NON GRATA Friction Between the Hawaiian Minister and the State Department The News of the Trouble Has Reached the Islands Before It Did this Country. The Details of the Affair Washington, March 19.—1t was reported here today that. Secretary Gresham had demanded the recall of Hawaliian Minis ter Thurston, on the ground that he was persona non grata. When Secretary Gresham's attention was called to it, he refused to say any thing in confirmation or denial. It is known, however, that there has been much friction between tbe minister and the State Department on transactions dating back to Thurston's appointment, probably because he was aware of the state of feeling toward him, the Minister has always been guarded in his utter ances. As far as can be recalled now, every effort has been made to disguise the real state of affairs. The Minister's name has been scrupu lously included in all state functions in whioli the diplomatic corps plays a part, and at least on one occasion be has been tendered a special dinner by SecretaryGres ham. but it is known that there have been stormy interviews between them. Min ister Thurston positively declined to dis cuss the report. He said that it was of such a character that he would maintain silence. He did not want this taken as as an intimation of affirmation or denial. He was asked specifically if he had been recalled and declined to answer. Ho was also asked as to the closing of the State Department against him and made no response. It is recalled now that Thurston has not been at the de partmet in person reecently, although Mr. Hastings, his secretary, has been a fre quent visitor, though on no diplomatic errands so far as can be ascertained. While it was doubtful if Mr. Gresham has gone so far as to demand the Minister's recall, it is believed probable that he at least allowed some hint to reach the Ha waiian Government through our minis ter. At any rate the Hawaiian newspa pers up to March 5, which reached Wash ington today, make no mention of the re ported rupture in any shape, and while it is true that the Hawaiian Government may have observed secrecy, still it would be bound to make public an event of such importance as the recall of its prin cipal minister. Every effort made tonight to secure a confirmation of the affair failed. Mem bers of the Cabinet, diplomats and public men who should be in a position to know if action of such importance had been taken, either disavowed all knowledge upon the subject or declined to discuss it at all. THEIR UNCLE'S WILL Fight ol a Number of Heirs for a Vast Batata Newark, N. J., March 19.—Provided tbe name of Clark is permanently hyphenated The Lone Star Flag with their own names, John James Wright and his sister, Miss Elizabeth Montgomery Campbell of No. "I Mount Prospect ave nue, will each receive $120,000 by the will of their great uncle, John Clark, who died in Scotland on April U, 1804. Clark was a relutive of the Clarks of thread fame, a distinctively clannish family of Scots with wealth running well into the millions. The legatees are comparatively poor and have lived with Robert dim ming, a relative, since the death of their parents in 1890. When this rather curious will was made known before Judge Child in the Circuit Court a statement accom panied the instrument which set forth that the legatees would make the addition to their names provided the court would sanction the change. This has been done by Judge Child affixing his signature to the application. UTAH'S WOMEN The Ladles Have an Undisputed Right ot Way Salt Lake, Utah. March 19.—Utah's representative women had full and undis puted rght of way before the committee HERCHANTS OF EXPERIENCE PATRONIZE THE HERALD PRICE FIVE CENTS on elections and suffrage today, bo ..in ning at 10:30. The delegatoin numbered nearly three score. They were present to give an unqualified endorsement of the memorials submitted to the convention yesterday alternoon asking for the enfran chisement of the lair sex of tbis territory. And they gave that endorsement to tlie entire satisfaction of the committee which listened patiently and interestedly to the arguments in favor of its adoption. fen of the fifteen members have already given the proposition their andorsement. The five others are of the opinion that the constitution should not contain any thing concerning woman's suffrage; that it is a question that, should be left entire ly to the state legislature. EN ROUTE TO LIBERIA A Steamer Loaded With Colored People Leaves Savannah Savannah, Oa., March 10.— This after noon the Danish steamer Horsa, with 10 negro emigrants, steamed down tlie river on her long journey to Liberia. The decks were crowded with emigrants and their baggage. The wharves along the river were crowded with negroes and whites. Thousands of negroes cheered the whites, while their leader violently waved a large American Hag. Tbe emi grants are in excellent shape for coloniz ing purposes. They carry an immense amount of baggage, probably 500 large boxes being taken on the" steamship. They expended several thousand dollars here for agricultural implements, house hold goods, etc., and are thoroughly equipped for their new life. Window Glass Makers Pittsburg. March I!).—Tho combination of window glass interests of the country is now an assured fact. At a meeting in tbis city today the National Association of Window Glass Manufacturers was formed, which is designed to regulate tne production, price of the product and the wages of the workmen. The capital rep resented in the Association is estimated at $25,000,000 and that tbe aagregate yearly output will be from 0,000,000 to ", --000,000 boxes. At the meeting there were 100 plants represented, embracing nearly every factory in tlie country. WITH THREE SMALL BOYS How a Bright Messenger Boy Brought His Employers to Terms He Started a Little Company o< His Own and the Corporation Bought Him Off Pan Francisco, March 19.—Antono Vin celli, long a messenger on the staff of the San Francisco messenger service, brought his employers to terms by an ingenious scheme. He organized an opposition ser vice with three boys that, without wires or offices, cut into the business of the es tablished service. In the Sutter street office of the company the call boxes are arranged in circuits, and any boy who has been in the service a few months can locate a call from the way in which it rings in. Vincelli was thoroughly acquainted with the workings of the different cir cuits, and this knowledge he put to good use.' It was his practice to loaf around the door of the Sutter strtet place until a call rang in. Then off he or one of his assistants would rush to answer it. This plan was worked so successfully that the business of the Sutter street of lice dwindled away so rapidly that an in vestigation was instituted. Soon the do ings of Vincelli and his assistants were uncovered and then tbe managers of the District Company were in a quandrv. The boys were violating no law. Finally Manager Aekerman sent for Vincelli,and, after a long consultation, induced him to abandon his enterprise and go back to the regular service again. A FRIENDLY PROCEEDING The Long Island Traction Company In a Receiver's Hands New York, March 19.—Horace J. Myers of the firm of A. M. Kidder <fc Co., has been appointed by the United States Cir cuit Court of West Viginia as receiver ol the Long Island Traction Company. The appointment is in the nature of a friend ly proceeding. In a circular to the di rectors it is asserted a large majority of holders of the collateral trust notes have agreed to co-operate in the plan of reor ganization, the condition being that $000.- UOO be raised before March 28th. It is the intention to pay the oblgations to t c receiver instead of tlie company. The traction company was incorporated in 1893 under the laws* of West 'Virginia and capitalized nt $30.000,000. The Long Island Traction Company was organized latM in West Virginia for the alleged pur pose of evading the paying of the incor porating tax in his state on the 130.000, --000 capital, which was mainly on paper. The plan of reorganization was precipi tated by two suits brought by* P. H. Flynn, a heavy stockholder in the Brook lyn City Railroad, which is leased by the Long Island Traction Company. AMATEUR ATHLETES Great Sport In the Ring at Pittsburg—Good Bouts Pittsburg, March 10.—The first night of the boxing and wrestling championships of the Amateur Athletic Union tonight was a big success, both in attendance and work done in the several bouts. The tourney is being held under the auspices of the North Side Athletic Club, and en tries are in from all parts of the United States. Fully 2000 people crowded into the hall and applauded the fighters gen erously. The lighting threatened to go beyond the police rules, but only once did the guardians of the peace have*to in terfere, then-only to caution. Was a Hypnotist Eau Claire, Wis., March 10.—One of the famous hypnotism cases has fallen through in tbe Circuit Court here. Tho case of tiie State against Dr. George W. Pickin and his son, Asligal Piokin, charged with criminally assaulting Mabel Briggs was nolied by tbe District Attorney as to Dr. Pickin and was continued as to his son. Dr. Pickin was iv court, but none of the Briggs family was there. District Attorney Parr lias made up his mind not to go' into court with a line of evidence which would bave to be sus tained by a theory of hypnotism, and that he could not convict the doctor. Astigal is still in jail. A Fire ln a Workshop Burlington, Vt., March 10.—A disas trous fire broke out today in the wood working shops of J. K. Booth. The near lumber mills were distroyed and the flames spread to the large storehouse and works ot the Baldwin Refrigerator Com pan v and shops of the Vermont Roller Shade Com pany, and destroyed a large amount of stock and much valuable machinery. W. L. Millington, a watchman, fell through the roof of the building into the flames and was burned to death. The total loss is estimated at $3J0,000. About 320 men are thrown out of work. • f