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2 NOT ALL ROSY Are Reports Brought Back From Alaska THE MINERS AT ST. MICHAELS ARE LIKELY TO STAY THERE TILL NEXT SPRING One Expert Whose Head Is Fastened on Doubts the Richness of the Klondike Claims Associated Fress Special Wire. WASHINGTON, Oct. 12.—Information received at the Treasury Department from Captain Tuttle of the revenue cut ter Bear, now cruising in Alaskan wa ters, does not paint a rosy description, of scenes and prospects in the Klondike region. Writing from St. Michaels Sep tember 16th, Captain Tuttle says: •'There are In port seven sea-going vessels ar.d six river steamers, wi:h one Steamer and one barge in process of con struction on the beach. About 300 peo ple are encamped on the beach, awaiting Iho completion, of these vessels. At least seven vessels are expected, to arrive, many of them with passengers. There ls no possible chance of these people reaching the Upper Yukon this season, andi they must winter here or at some point inside the mouth, of the Yukon. While there will be an abundance of pro visions, the trading companies having their main depots here, trouble is likely to arise from those who have no pro visions and no means to purchase them. This, however, ls a small matter, when taken into consideration with matters above Fort Yukon or. the Yukon river. "On September 13th the river steamer Milton returned from its up-river trip, having been unable to reach Circie City. Captain Hill reported the river so low as to prevent his reaching his destina . tion. His cargo was landed on the river bank. The steamers J. J. Healy, P. B. Weare, Alice, Bella and Marguerite are now up the river, but the prospects are that they will not be able to reach Circle City or Dawson. "Laws In regard to the Inspection of steam vessels are entirely disregarded, as no Inspector of Hulls or Boilers has ' VlslterT this place. At least sixteen or such vessels are now running in this part of the Yukon If I should seize them, starvation would ensue to those who are depending upon these vessels to bring them provisions. At the same time hundreds of people are traveling on these vessels, which are without the safeguards to life that the law provides they shall have. "A Deputy Collector of Customs is sta tioned at St. Michae'.s, who is required' to attend to all customs business. Fre quently there are several vessels In port discharging bonded goods at the same time. It Is Impossible for one man to attend to all this business. After leav ing St. Michaels there is no customs officer in charge of these goods. Vesse'.s frequently get aground, and it is neces sary to discharge thecargoes before they can be floated. Great opportunities are afforded to d.efraud the customs. There should be a customs officer on every ves sel carrying bonded goods, and provis ion should be made to have the vessels inspected as the law requires." SOME RICH CLAIMS MARYSVILLE, Mo., Oct. 12— An in teresting letter ha 9 been received by Henry Alexander ot this place, from his son, E. G. Alexander, who has been in Dawson City since 1895. The letter is as follows: "I have been spending most of this summer at Dawson City, but will leave shortly for the mines on Bonanza creek where I will remain until next spring. A new creek was struck this summer, known as Dominion cre-e-k. It is tribu tary to Indian creek. I succeeded in lo cating a claim on it in a very favorable location. There were, two discoveries on the creek and. my claim Is between them. I succeeded ln holding my Davis creek property this summer. The ground averaged after I bought it one ounce, 0. --sl7. a day to the man for shoveling in. "They are getting as high as $25 to the pan on Eldorado creek and 300 ft ounces, or $51,000 was taken out of one claim alone In about a week's shoveling at a total cost of perhaps $5000. At that rate there will be at leas: $4,000,000 in the claim." A CAUTIOUS EXPERT SAX FRANCISCO, Oct. 12—Henry Bratnober, the mining expert who id known throughout the United States from his connection with the Explora tion Company of London, has returned from the Klondike. His mission was to ascertain If an opportunity presented It self for Investment. He says: "I found some very good placer mlr.es. but not •s sensational in their richness as has been reported. In many cases the claims are comparatively poor, alth' ugh most ■any of them will pay wages. " "Because one claim Is very rich is no reason why an adjoining one should be equally good. On the contrary, the near neighbor of a rich claim Is gener ally not worth much. There are few rummer diggings In the Klondike; that : ls, "those which can be worked by the ~ ordinary sluicing process. Most of the bed rock is eighteen or twenty feet bi low the surface and the ground is frozen solid, except that eighteen inches or two feet thaws In the summer. "On the whole the Klondike may be classed as very gocd diggings, and I should say there is a good chance for other discoveries this fall. As to quartz mining, I consider it Impossible at the present time, owing to the difficulties to be overcome. I do not think there ls much danger of starvation at Dawson." SHEEP FOR DAWSON ■SAN FRAXCISCO. Oct. 12 —C. W. Matthews, ex-Sheriff of Ashland, Wis., has returned, from a trip to the Klondike made for the purpose of ascertaining whether sheep and cattle could be ship ped to the mining districts of Alaska and the Northwest Territory with profl*. and he ls now on his way East to perfect arrangements for sending a flock of 2000 Sheep to Dawson ln the early" spring. Matthews is associated In the under taking with John Rea of the firm cf Re* Bros, of Chicago, extensive shippers of Stock. THE LAST ARRIVAL SEATTLE, Wash., Oct. 12.—The schooner Bering Ses arrived here today from St. Michaels, which place she left September 20th. The Bering Sea brings no news of importance beyond what has already been reported. When the schooner left, the Eliza Anderson expe dition was preparing to start up the Yukon. The sensational stories about threatened lynching of Mayor Wood of Seattle and D. K. Howard, manager of the Eliza Anderson party, are said to be without foundation. A SPECIMEN PORTLAND, Or., Oct. 12.— J. C. King of this city has received remarkably rich specimens of quartz from his brother, W. C. King, who is now on Stu art river, Alaska. Mr. King says: "My brother shipped down 400 pounds of ore taken from his claim on Stewart river and I had it sent to the Selby smelter at San Francisco. It shows $731 in gold, 247 ounces of silver per ton; 20 per cent In lead and 11% per cent copper. The ledge is about nine feet in width. "My brother also writes that there ls any amount of quartz in that region, but most of It Is low grade, free milling ore. The base ores are the rich ones." TURF AND TRACK Winners of Harness Races at Lexing ton—Running Results LEXINGTON. Ky.. Oct. 12.—The rac ing was exceptionally brilliant today. After the rain of Monday the track was In perfect condition and the weather warm and clear. 2:14 class, trotting, $1000 (two heats trotted Monday)—Caid won in straight heats', Emily second, Captain Jack third; best time. 2:11. 2:09 class, pace, $1000 (four heatspaceil Saturday and one Monday)—Sherman Clay won, Kansas second, Choral third: best time. 2:08%. Walnut Hill cup, 2:17 class, trotters. $2500 —The Monk won, Eagle Flannigan second, Woodford C. third; best time, 2:11%. 2:29 class, trotters, $2000—The Abbot won. Pearline C. second, White Pointe third; best time, 2:13. Lexington stakes, for 2-year-olds, value $2000 —Limerick won. Wiima sec- ond, Charley Herr third; best time, 2:19%. 2:05 class, pacing, $1500—Heir-at-Lavv won, Planet second, Bumps third; best time, 2:07. 2:18 class, trotting, purse $1000 (unfin ished) —Mackey and Borris Wilkes each won one heat; best time. 2:15. AT WINDSOR DETROIT, Mich., Oct. 12.—Results at Windsor: Six furlongs. Scully race—Katie B. won, Major Tom second, Dad's Daugh ter third; time, 1:21. Five furlongs—Olney won, Jim Lisle second, Earl Fonse third; time, 1:06. One mile —Alvln W. won, Van Kirk man second; Anger third; time, 1:48, Seven furlongs-—Ellsmere won. Black ing Brush second, Hartford Boy third; time, 1:34. Five and a half furlongs—Margaret Eastin won, Bouquet second, Jim Arm strong third; time, 1:12%. AT HARLEM CHICAGO, Oct. 12.—Results at Har lem: Five furlongs —Ruskin won, Denial second, Sir HUbart third. Time, 1:08. One mile—News Gatherer won., .Mus kalonge second, Rewarder third.. Time, 1:51. Five and a half furlongs—Gath won. B. and W. second, Imp third. Time, 1:12%, Aspirant stakes, $1200 guaranteed, six furlongs—Napatr.ax won, Daily Racing Form second, Sacket third. Time, 1:21%. Mi'.e and three-sixteenths —Sea Rob ber won. Swordlsman second, Tupelo third. Time, 2:11%. Six furlongs—Zamar II won, Mamie CaUan second, Purse-Proud third. Time, 1:21. AT LATOXIA CINCINNATI", 0., Oct. 12.—Results at Lator.ia: SeV«h furlongs—Jahboree won, Little Bilke second, Rampart third. Time, V.StU. Five and. a ha'.f furlongs— Isabey won, George B. Cox second, Ban Rice third. Time, 1:10%. One mile—Cavalry won. Rassendyll second. Brighton thlro. Tim-. 1:48%. One mile—Sir Vassar won. Big Knight second, Box third. Time 1:46. Five furlongs—Lady Irene won, Mar ito second, Ada Russei third. Time, 1:04 V*. Seven furlongs—Peacemaker won. Old Center second, Celtic Bard third. Time, 1:33. AT AQUEDUCT XEW YORK, Oct. 12.—Results at Aqueduct: About seven furlongs—Ortolan won, Lambent second, Campania third.. Time, 1:25%. One mile —Knight of the Garter won, ! Squan second, Her Own third. Time, 1:44%. Five ar.d a half furlongs—Tinkler won, The Cad second, Rappahannock third. Time. 1:09. Mile and a sixteenth —James Monroe j won, Daigrt-ttl second; Rey del Tierra ■ third. Time. 1:50%. Five and a half furlongs—Hand! Press won, Pontentar.ee! second, Ella Daiy third. Time. 1:10. 003 mile —Endeavor won, Anson. L. second, Proteen third. Time, 1:46*4, ON THE WHEEL > The Southern End of the National Circuit LOUISVILLE. Ky., Oct. 12. — The southern end of the winter circuit opened here today for the touring cyclists, Summary: Mile professional, 2:05 class—Seaton | (Louisville) won, Walthour (Atlanta) I second, C. S. Wells (San Francisco) third; time. 2:10. Half-mile handicap, professional — Con B3.ker (30 yards) won, C. S. Wells (36 yards) s.-cond. W. Coleman(2s yards) third; time, 1:00 3-5. Tom Cooper (scratch) was fourth; Cooper's time, 1 :C0 2-5 ls a record. Two-mile handicap, amateur—E. W. Peabody (Chicago, scratch) won; time, 4:42 3-5. One mile, open, professional—Tom Cooper (Detroit) won, Walthour sec ond, N. Butler (Cambridge) third; time, | 2:07 3-5. A New Liquor Trust NEW YORK, Oct. 12.-A whisky trust of tremendous proportions Is about to be formed. If all the whisky distillers who have been asked to Join it do so, it will represent more than $50,000,000 cap ital. Queen Lil's Health WASHINGTON. Oct. 12-There is r.o truth in the report thatex-4Jueen Lil iuoka'.ani of Hawaii ls critically ill. She Is ln excellent health, and last evening took a waik In the vicinity of her hotel LOS ANGELES HERALD: WEDNESDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 13,1897 BALLOTS CAST And Republicans Conced Defeat THE FREE-SILVER DEMOCRACY ACCEPTS AID FROM GOLDBUG BRETHREN Municipal Elections in Indiana and Tennessee Show Very Decided Democratic Gains Associated Press Special Wire. IXDIANAPOI.IS, Ind., Oct. 12.—This city will today elect a Mayor, a City Clerk, a Judge of the Police Court, six Councilmen at large and fifteen ward Councilmen. The contest for Mayor lies between Thomas Taggart, Democrat, incumbent, and William Harding, Re publican. Independents, Citizens, Pro hibitionists and Socialists also have tickets in the field. The Democrats have a free sliver plank in their platform, but the question is not in any sense an Issue in the campaign, as the gold Democrats are supporting the re-election of the candidate-. At 10 o'clock tonight the Repub ilcani conceded the election of Mayor Taggart (Democrat) by some 5000, and the rest of the Democratic ticket by from 3000 to 4000. It is hard to figure gains ar.d looses on account of the re cent changes in precinct boundaries. Ex-President Harrison's precinct shows a large. Democratic gain, in fact the Democrats made heavy gains in Repub lican stron.ghc.lds. Later—Thomas Taggart, Democrat, defeated W. X. Harding, Republican for mayor by a plurality that will reach 5000. The- Republiuacfj gave up the fight early in the evening, conceding a Demo cratic victory of from 3000 to 5000. At 1 o'clock 120 precincts out of a total of 195. gave Taggart a plurality of 3100 If this rate keeps up the official count will s<how cle-ar gains for Mayor Tag gart of 5000. The rest of the ticket, In cluding six councilmen at large, rs elected by from 3500 to 4000. Of the ward councilmen the Republicans will elect probably not more than four out of fifteen. Mayor Taggart was de-luged with tele grams tonight from all over the coun try. He Is freely spoken of as the next Democratic candidate for governor. He was elected on a silver platform. AT CHATTAXOOGA CHATTANOOGA, Term., Oct. 12.— The municipal election today resulted in an overwhelming defeat for the He publican ticket. Col. Ed. Watkins. Dem ocrat, was elected by 995 majority. Col. Watkins is a leading lawyer and 1 pro moter, and, the canvass being personal, attests his popularity among the peo ple. The Democrats elected six out of th.* eight aldermen. This city Is nominally Republican by from 400 to 500. and the overwhelming reversal of the conditions is due to the apathy of the Republican voters and; the disaffection of the ne groes. There was a very light vote, only , 3500 being cast. A CABINET MEETING Spanish Affairs and Alaskan Matters Receive Attention WASHINGTON, Oct. 12.—The Cabi net meting today was attended by all the members except Secretary Wilson. After about an hour's session Secretar ies Sherman, Alger and Loog left the White House-, and the others discussed with the President affairs in their re spective departments. Foreign affairs were discussed briefly, nothing of moment comirv* up. The escape of Senorlta Cisr.eros from a Span ish prison in Cuba was mentioned dur ing the reference to Spanish affairs, but as there was noting official in the Slate Department concerning the es cape, the matter was not discussed seri ously. Among the papers which Mr. Bliss brought to the White House was a re port from Sheldon Jackson, who is on the revenue cntter Bear and who has been investigating the conditions In Alaska. The report related largely to the securing to Alaska reindeer, which, he wrote, would serve the natives with both food and transportation. He rec ommended that the herd be located as near St. Michaels as possible. NOT A FIDDLER Queen Victoria Declines a John Brown Violin PAEKERSRURG, W. Va., Oct. 12.— Several months ago JohnL. Highbarger of Harper's Ferry, Va., constructed a sweet-toned violin of cedar wood from a tree growing on the old John Brown place. He conceived! the Idea of present - ing the instrument to Queer. Victoria of England, who, he was informed, had spoken in high terms of the character of the abolitionist. He accordingly wrote, asking if the Queen would accept the gift It he sent it. The offer was re spectfully declined in a note to the fol lowing effect: "Sir Arthur E. Biggs is commanded to thar/k John L. Highbarger for his kind offer contained in his letter of July 22d, but at the same time to add that it would not be possible for the Queen to accept a violin, as it is an Invariable rule that offerings of this nature should not bere ■cejved by her Majesty." WELBURN'S DEFENSE The Ex-Collector Is Not at All Nervous SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 12.—The cross-examinatictv of O, H. Welburn, the deposed Collector of Internal Reve nue, charged) with embezzlement, occu pied the attention or Judge De Haven and a jury in the United. States District Court this morning. The defendant bore the trying ordeal coolly and calmly and made a decidedly favorable impression upon, all who heard his story. Net once did he falter in his answers to the ques tions propounded by the prosecuting at torney, and while he did not go unnec essarily Into details nor exhibit any de sire to explain too fully the damaging evidence arrayed against him, he be trayed no nervousness, but maintained an air of easy confidence which was proof against the assaults of the exam ining counsel. At the close of his testi mony the defense rested the case, and several witnesses were called in rebuttal by the prosecution. STATE MINERS Arrangements Making for the State Convention SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 12.—President Jacob H. Neff and Secretary Julian. Sonntag of the California Miners' Asso ciation are completing arrangements for the State convention of the association. Yesterday they sent an invitation to Governor Budd to deliver an. address. Invitations were also sent to Senator Perkins and Senator White and the other members of the California Congression al delegation. The Southern Pacific will announce a rate of a fareanda third for the round, trip to all delegates. The con vention will begin its sessions on Mon day next. The settled belief among the miners that Jacob H. Neff, after five years of continuous service as President of the organization, will refuse re-election, has occasioned much talk as to a possible suocoessor, Ex-Superlntenden.t of the- Mint John Daggett Is among those named. E&ward Coleman of this city and Assemblyman Harold T. Power of Placer county are also candidates. Geo. Stone, e-x-Prcsider.it of the Union League- Club, Is the latest candidate for the of fice of Vice President, which Hark B. Kerr also desires. Edward. H. Benjamin, of Alameda would like to succeed Secre tary Sonntag. Holden Resigns SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 12.—The board of regents of the state university toda> ac cepted the resignation of Director Holden of the Lick observatory. Prof. J. SI. Schae berle was made acting director until the expiration of Prof. Holden's leave of ab sence, on January 1, next. The resignation was presented by Chair man T. G. Phelps, and Regent Slack moved its acceptance, which was done without dissent. No reference was made to the charges against Director Holden brought by I'rof. Colton, and Which are still under consideration of a special committee, con sisting of Regents Rodgers, Foote, Jeter. Phelps and Slack. Prof. Holden and Prof. Colton are In the east, the former nt the Smithsonian Institute In Washington. The l.ick observatory is at present under the control of I'rof. Schaeberle, the newly ap pointed acting director. He is the oldest astronomer at the institution. After at tending to several financial matters, the regents appointed Mrs. Mary Cheney sec retary to President Kellogg, at a salary to be- fixed later. Leave of absence for- six teen days was granted Frederick Scars, to attend the opening of the Yerkes obser vatory In Chicago. Misused the Mails SAN FRANCISCO. Oct. 12.—August F. Mertcn. a memlter of the firm of Merten & Co., wholesale grocers, was arrested today charged with having violated the postal laws. Mrs. M. A. Keller of Pleasanton owed the firm for groceries furnished and being unable to collec the account Mertcn sent her a postal enrd upon the back of which was pasted a newspaper clipping giving a account of the arrest of a man for embezzlement. Uderneath it Merten had written the words: -'This caso is parallel :o yours." Morten was placed under bonds in the sum of $1000 for examination when required. Ezeta Not Interested SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 12.--Carlos Eze ta, ex-president of Salvador, who resides in Oakland, is Indignant over the pub lished report that he ls assisting the Gua temnlnn revolutionists, nnd declares that he has not taken the least interest in the. uprising. He says: "When I loft Salva dor much of my property was confiscated and my friends have been urging President Gulteres to restore It to me. The indica tions are favorable that the government will do so. My enemies know this, and by charging that I am assisting the rebels, they hope to create a prejudice against me. I regard this country as my home." Troubles Over Tailings TUSCARORA, Nov., Oct. 12.—Mining circles are greatly excited over the stateof siege which pertains to the property of the Dexter Mining company, Involving the ownership of several thousand tons of valuable tailings, running high In gold. The company has been using the property owned by Hugh Jones and Clarence Ruck as a. tailing pond. Jones and Ruck now claim ownership of these tailings, and be ing in possession, are guarding the prem ises with shotguns. A clash between the rival claimants is considered. Inevitable. Gibson Discharged NEW YORK, Oct. 12.—Emmett Gibson, the promoter, vice-president of the Akron Street Railway and lllnminatingcompany, and said to be associated in business with General Samuel Thomas and J. R. Clews of New York, who was arrested on the 7th Inst, on a charge of attempting to pass a worthless check for $460, was discharge,! today. The complainant. R. B. Stimson, auditor of the Hotels Netherlands and Im perial, said to Magistrate Hedges that ho did not believe that Dr. Gibson had any intention of defrauding him. Looks Like Him UKIAH, Oo'. 12.—Charles Meyers, who was brought up on the evening train from San Francisco by Sheriff Johnson, nnd who Is supposed to be one of the parties who hold up tho Booneville stage Septem ber 2S and murdered J. R. Barnett. has been Identified. John Crow, one of the parties who mot the two men supposed to be the robbers just previous to the hold-up, tonight said that Meyers looked like one of the outlaws. Sheriff Johnson deter mined to hold Meyers until tomorrow for further Identification. Arizona Gold Mines YUMA, Oct. 12.— The steamer Mojave and barge Yuma depart up the Colorado river Wednesday morning, with a full cargo of stamp mii, mining machinery and sup plies, most of which ls for the free gold camp on tho Arizona side at the new dis covery of gold ore in a free gold group of mines In the Chocolate mountains. The ores are free milling and rich. Prof. Giles Otis Penrce. metallurgist of the Rio Colo rado Gold Extraction company, Is on board. A Badge of Health ALAMEDA, Oct. 12.—Within a few days cows which successfully pass the tuber culin test administered by the health au thorities will wear silver buttons In- their ears. Veterinary Inspector Carpenter says that the silver button was selected because it ls the cheapest and- most durable. It ls about the size of a half dollar. Upon its face is engraved an oak tree, surrounded by the inscription, "Board of Health, Alameda." Tribesmen Surrender SIMLA, Oct. 12.—A dispatch from Ma ■mund announces that the Jirga tribesmen have surrendered their Martini breech loadJng rifles, and' have solemnly sworn to maintain peace and drive out Umra Khan's followers. The troops forming the Ma mund punitive expedition have destroyed twenty-six fortified villages and have killed many of the insurgent natives. The Madden Murder YUBA CITY. Oct. 12.—Tho second trial of John P. Madden, charged with the mur der of J. J. Uruce, jr., began In the supe rior court of this county this morning. The Jury has not yet been selected. In the former trial, which lasted two weeks, the Jury disagreed. SHERMAN MAKES REPLY TO BRITAIN'S DECLINATION TO CONFER The Government Views With Aston ishment tbe Action England Has Zeen Fit to Take WASHINGTON, Oct. 12.—Secretary Sherman has written a reply to the note of Lord Salisbury expressing Great Britain's declination to take part In a Bering sea conference In which Russia and Japan are to participate. The es sential features of Mr. Sherman's reply have been sent by cable to the British government and' the reply ln full Is now on its way to the British authorities. Lord Salisbury's note of declination, it can now be stated., bore date of Oct. 6, last Wednesday, so that the response ;s made with promptness. The answer states that the United States government views with aston ishment the determination of Great Britain not to participate' in a confer ence including Russia andi Japan, and the statement Is made that up to the 2d of last month the United States au thorities had fully expeced that the conference would, proceed with Russia an.d Japan, as well as Great Britain, present. It is pointed out that aside from the written correspondence lo which Lord Salisbury has called atten tion, there were verbal negotiations be tween. Ambassador Hay and his lord ship in which a specific reference was made to the participation of Russia and Japan. At one of these verbal ex changes. It Is stated, Lord Salisbury said he would advise with the officials of the foreign, office concerning the sub jects discusse-d, which Include the par ticipation of Russia and Japan. Sub sequently, on July 29, Ambassador Hay wrote to Lord Salisbury saying the president hoped to have Russia and Japan participate in the conference. In view of these circumstances the United States had confidently expected! that Great Britain would take part In the conference and thßt Russia and Japan would be represented, with the approval of Great Britain. CARNEGIE'S WORKS Largest Iron Producing Combination in the World MILWAUKEE. Wis., Oct. 12.—Andrew Carnegie has perfected the largest iron producing combination ln the world by securing the lease of the Tilden mine. He will operate this big prod.ucer in con nection with the Norrie- and the group of mines which he owns in the Mesaba range. Dr. Nelson P. Hulst, the well known mining expert, has been placed in charge of all the Carnegie mlnin.g in terests. The series of operations whereby the Carne>gle interests have come into con trol of the greatest group of lron-ore producing properties in America consti tute the most Important movement that has taken place in the iron trade for years When Carnegie got his Mesaba mines there was a goodidealof interest in the matter, but it is only since the Norrie and the Tllclen deals were an nounced that the importance and scope of the Pittsburg concern's projects have become apparent. There are several mines in this combination, each of which can produce more ore than the Chapin. Oakland Water Front OAKLAND, Oct 12.—1t is announced that the supreme court has refused to greant a rehearing of the water front case on the city's petition. "We have not much to say about the decision," saicli E. J. Prlntgle, one of the city's attorneys tonight. "The whole of the water front needed'by commerce is taken from the company and given to the state and embraces nearly all the land that was in dispute. There Is noth ing to be done except to try the- case again in the superior court, after which it will be decided whether or not h» appeal to the United States supreme court. This will depend, or,'whether we find there is any federal question in volved, a point which has not yet been taken up." Cruiser Not Needed XEW YORK, Oct 12.—1t was defin itely announced this afternoon, accord ing to a Herald Washington dispatch, that when the cruiser Baltimore leaves for Hawaii, probably next week, she Will carry with her orders to the York town and Wheeling to go to Mare Isl and. The withdrawal of these two gun boats means that the administration is satisfied that the Baltimore and Ben nington will be sufficient to protect American Interests ln the islands In the future. It Indicates that the temporary need which called the two gunboats to Honolulu has expired and, the president feels safe in- directing their re-turn. May Be the Man SAX FRANCISCO, Oct. 12.—Charles Meyers, who clsyims to be an Oakland carpenter, is in custody here, upon sus picion of being one of the two men who recently held up the Ukiah stage and murdered J. R. Barnett, a passenger. He was arrested in a Kearny-street saloon last night and will be taken to Ukiah this afternoon. He refuses to make a statement and defies the officers to prove their assertions against him. This they will be able to do, as his movements have been traced from the scene of tho hold-up to the time of his arrest, An Editor's Woes BISMARCK, N. D„ Oct. 12.—An at tempt was made last night to murder Editor Moffatt or the Settler, five shots being fired by an unknown assailant. This is the second attempt on his life. Three weeks ago his type and press were dumped into the Missouri river on account of the light he made agalnM the saloon element. Great excitement pre vails, and If the shooter Is caught he Will be seriously dealt with. A New Register SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 12.—The British steamer Barracouta arrived from Panama direct last night, and in a week or so will sail for Honolulu, where she will be placed under the Hawaiian flag in the same manner us was the China. Both vessels belong to the Pa cific Mail Company. Unrequited Love SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 12.—Early this morning A. Reno, a farm hand from Bakersfleld, committed suicide at the Lick House ln this city by shooting him self in the left temple. He was lnfatu ated with a woman named Lottie Lo man and was despondent because she rejected him. A Chicago Hotel Fire CHICAGO, Oct. 13.—At 1:20 ocloek this morning fire broke out ln the Sher man house, one of the largest hotels ln the city, and although all of the guests and the servants escaped without loss of life, there was for a time a lively panic among them. Among those who were first ln reaching the street were I. J. Staug, San Diego, Cal., and James I. Ward, stage manager for Mme. Modjes ka. The firemen soon had the Are under control. The loss will not be over $5000. A Strange Suicide ST. LOUIS, Oct. 12.—Nellie Norman, a pretty young woman, who came here from California two months ago, call ed at a residence on Olive street today and asked to be permitted, to go to the bathroom. Permission was giveni and a few moments later the occupants of the house heard her "fall and found her dying. She had taken l carbolic acid ar.d was diead. in an hour. The French Vintage LONDON. Oct. 12.—The Times today publishes a number of letters from preem inent wine merchants showing: that the French vintage for the year is very bad, the production being only half the nom inal requirements of France. The Span ish outlook is also bad. The Italian vin tage, on the contrary, to exceptionally good in all parts of the country. 'Leven Didn't Come ST. LOUIS, Oct. 12.—Twenty negroes in jail engaged in. a desperate fight dur ing the exercise hour today, when the "bull pen" was full of prisoners. Jailer Wagner turned In an alarm to the po lice, who quelled the riot andi placed, the negroes in dungeons. The fight started over a crap game which, involved 80 cents. Rebels Escape TAPACHULA, State of Chiapas, Mex ico, Oct. 12.—Puentes and Morales, two leaders of the revolution ln Guatemala, have reached here by traveling day and night, having abandoned their country on learning that Barrios hadsent a large force against them. Captain Perry Dead NEW YORK, Oct. 12.—Capt William H. Perry died at Asbury Park, N. J„ yesterday, aged 85 years. He was a cousin of Mrs. Hetty Green and.a grand nephew of Commodore Perry. He served with distinction in the federal navy durlng the war. A Triple Century CHICAGO, Oct. 12—The first triple century west of the Alleghany moun tains has been, ridden by Ed.ward G, Minnemeyei, Jr., of this city, his time being 35 hours and 4S minutes, just with in the L>. A. W. limit of 36 hours. Compulsory Insurance BERNE, Oct. 12.—The National Coun cil, by a vote of 101 to 9, adopted a bill making insurance against sickness com pulsory in the case of all persons not having independent means Has Joined Andree EAST-BOURNE, Oct. 12,—Charles Pollock, a nephew of Baron Pollock, started ln a balloon this morning to cross the English Channel. Consul at Cartagena WASHINGTON, Oct. 12.—The Presi dent today appointed Rafael Madrigal of Maryland Consul at Cartagena. Congress of Authors NASHVILLE, Term., Oct. 12.—There was a largo attendance at today's session- of the congress of authors and artists at the Tennessee centennial exposition. Rev. R. A. Young, D. D., presided. W. M. French, president of the Chicago art institute; Mrs. Elizabeth Gllmore of New Orleans and Miss Sarah B. Elliott read papers, and poems were read by Mrs. Margaret E. Sangster of New York, Mrs. Grace Duffle Roylan and William V. Ishner of Chicago. In Hard Luck SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 12.—A number of Chinese who arrived here last week on the steamer China neglected to get their certificates properly vised by W. E. Hunt, the United States consul at Honghong] before he turned his office over to his suc cessor. Mr. Hunt returned on the same steamer, so the Chinese will be obliged to return to China and* be properly iden tified by the new consul there before they can land here. An Ocean Race SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 1!-The Rrltlsh ships Blackbraes, Lancing and Falls of Halladale sailed out of this port today wlthln a few minutes of each other, and started on a race for ports In the United Kingdom. Two days ago the British ships Travencore and Loch Carron and the Ital ian ship F. Ciampa started for Queens town, and all six of them arc in the race. Nobody Killed SALT LAKE. Utah. Oct. 12.—A special to the Tribune from Bpringvtlle, Utah, says the eastbound passenger train on the Rio Grande Western road collided with an en gine at the station tonight. Porter Shaw was thrown against a class door and badly bruised. Dr. J. A. Williams of Berkeley, Cal., was slightly injured about the head. In Commission VALT.EJO. Oct. 12.-The cruiser Balti more went Into commission this afternoon with Lieutenant Commander Gottfried Blockllnger, her first lieutenant. In com mand. The Haltimore will meet the Phil adelphia In San Fraclsco, upon the Phila delphia's arrival from Honolulu. A Mining Suit ELKO, Nev., Oct. 12—Cory Bros., con tractors of Ogden, Utah, have submitted their case by brief In their three suits for 140.000, filed against the Cold Creek Nevada Mining company, alleged to be a balance due on a contract for building reservoirs, ditches and water works. A Brakebeam Tourist MODESTO. Oct. 12.—George Moody, ln Jail for misdemeanor, was released yes terday, and late last night was killed by the Los Angeles express. He was riding on a brakebeam and was either thrown from his position by trainmen or fell off. Senator Jones' Death PENSACOLA, Fla., Oct. 12.—Hon. Chas. W. Jones, former United States senator from Florida, died at Detroit this morning after a Sickness of several weeks. His re mains will be brought here for interment Friday. A Brakeman's Death ELKO, Nev„ Oct. 12.—Mark Wilson, a brakeman on the Southern Pacific, fell from a freight train near Battle Mountain today and was killed. The body was hor ribly mangled. A French Cruiser SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 12.—The French cruiser Duguay Trouln, which arrived to day from Honolulu, will remain for two weeks and then prbceed to Panama tor orders. Grand Opening —OF— Pall and Winter... Under wear Hosiery Neckwear Shirts Etc. The largest stock and great est variety we have ever shown. Prices lower than ever before during the life of our business. -•••••o*e.» -fjagleson & Co. 112 S. Spring St. Opposite the Nadeau. G. A. R. General Orders HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 12.—Gen. J. P. S. Gobln, commander-in-chief of the G. A. R.. Issued general orders today, through Adjutant General Stewart, announcing these appointments: Inspector general, Alonzo Williams. Providence, R. I.; judge advocate, Judge EHTorrence, Minneapolis, Minn.; senior aide-de-camp, Milton A. G. Heist, Lebanon. Executive committee of the council of administration, E. R. Mon ford, Cincinnati: M. F. Sterrltt, St. Louis; William H. Armstrong. Indianapolis; Rob ert W. Hill, Canandalgua. N. Y. (member from Indian territory); Thomas W. Scott, Fairfield, 111.: Lyman Caldwell, Decorah, Iowa; Elwood Craig, Wilmington, Del. Foresters' Session SANTA ROSA, Oct. 12.—The eighth an nual session of the high court of the In dependent Order of Foresters convened here this morning. When High Chief Ranger McElfresh called the session to order 120 delegntes were present. The High Court degree was conferred on sev eral members of the order. The election of officers was made the special order of business for Thursday morning. At the afternoon session today Supreme Chief Ranger Oronyhatekha delivered an ad dress to the, delegates. This evening a re ception was given to tho delegates at the opera house. The business session will be resumed tomorrow. Coast Defenses SAN FRANCISCO. Oct. 12.—The United States seacoast fortification board will ar rive here tomorrow morning, after a visit of inspection to the coast defenses In the northwest. The board is engaged In ex amining sites for the location of modern type ordnance, estimating cost of bar racks, water Supply, wharves, etc., for the use of the artillery force. The board will remain ln this city several days, in specting the anvantages of San Francisco harbor. McCord's Report WASHINGTON, Oct. 12.—The annual re port for the past fiscal year of Myron H. McCord, governor of Arizona, made pub lic today, makes an Immense volume, and besides ordinary matters, contains many photographs, statistical tables and histori cal sketches. An elaborate plea ls made for immigrants. The Lost Is Found SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 12.—The wife of C. C. Rusconi of Napa, who deserted her husband some time ago and who has been anxiously sought for since, arrived here today from Stockton with her three chil dren. They were taken ln charge by the California Children's society. Shipment of Salmon VANCOUVER, B. C, Oct. 12.—The Ger man ship Kehrewieder cleared today for Liverpool with 51.471 cases of canned sal mon, valued at |272,305. A Sick Congressman CHICAGO, Oct. 12.—ExCongressman Charles W. Woodman ls seriously 111 at his home In this city. The trouble ls believed to be a tumor ln the head. To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money it it fails to I cure. 25c.