Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 21, Number 15, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 21 June 1899 — Page 2

PLAN HIS DOWNFALL. Campaign Against Aguinaldo to Be- — ; come More Aggressive. Ck Cabinet Said to Have Decided ta pnyli the War la the Phllipplnra with Increased Vigor—Fresli Troop* Arrive. . New Vork, June 19.— According to a Washington correspondent of the Journal and Advertiser, two important decisions were made at the meeting of the cabinet held just before the pres- - tdent Started for Holyoke, referring to the campaign in the Philippines. First; that in view of the strength of Aguinaldo in the north as developed in dispatches from Gen. Otis, the aggressive campaign against the rebel chief must b'c renewed with vigor. Second, that the army and navy must cooperate to maintain a tight blockade of Luzon in order to prevent the landing of supplies of any character for the rebel forces. In renewing the campaign against Aguinaldo, the president is pursuing the saipe policy as that now in operation against the rebel forces in the south. President McKinley expressed surprise that the insurgent forces should be able, apparently, to procure inexhaustible supplies of arms and ammunition, and directions were cabled to Admiral Watson to cooperate with Gen. Otis in trying to prevent the landing of munitions of war on the island of Luzon. ’ A blockade of the island was report* ed established some time ago, but every encounter with-the- insurgents- demonstrates that they stilt have,abuiftlant supplies. Would Aik for Volatileor*. Washington, June 10.—It is the geniiigton that developments during the last two months have shown coneiusive- — ly that the military officials have uaderestiinated the task which confronts Maj. Gen. Otis in the Philippines. They hold that it is also evident that unless a much larger force is sent out the struggle must be continued for a long time. When all the men now under orders reach Manila and the three additional regiments decided upon have been enlisted, Gen. Otis will.have about ."1,'t,000 men—3,ooo. more than he lias said he needs, but a force, in the judgment of many militnry authorities, fur too small to make rupid progress against the insurgents. It is evident that few more regulars can be spared from the small force retained in the United States unless volunteers are. enlisted to replace them, and the president is being strongly urged to call for an adequate force of volunteers. Statement by Corbin. Many military experts say it, is. ton , bjg a 'Cdinor. XoIIWVU-erK U. is true, they acknowledge, that. Gen. Otis has said he does not need more men, and he ought to he the best, judge, but jt is nlso true, they ussert, that the predictions of Gen. Otis have not been borne out by the progress of the campaign, and that ull officers who have returned from the Philippines agree that the force asked for by Gen. Otis will not be sufficient. Adjt. Gen. Corbin said that Gen. Otis would be supplied with every man, every ride, every equipment that he might ask for, and added: “lie hns stated repeatedly that 30,000 men would be sullieieiit to control the situation, and ,1m knows more about it than people who sit nt their desks in the United States mid attempt to state the number of troops be should have.” Wide Territory to Cover. The Island of Luzon is 41,000 miles in area. Os this vast territory the American troops control the city of Manila and a strip of territory across 1o Laguna de Hay. They also hold the railroad and strip of territory on both sides to C&lumpit, and then the road connecting that point with San Fernando, where Gen. Mae Arthur’s headquarters are established. San Fernando is übout 35 miles from Manila. To the south of Manila Gen. Lawtyn has advanced ulong the coast about ten miles, and it is expected that lie will soon return to the city, and till' country over which he passed will again be occupied by the insurgents. A’t llolio, on the Island of Punuy, where a revolutionary . army is established, the American government has the Eighteenth infantry and Bridgeinuii’s battery of artillery. ■* dine battalion of the First Tennessee regiment, which was also at Htriio, has been sent to the island of ( elm to assist a battalion of the Twenty-third in maintaining order. Two battalions of the Twenty-third ureutjolo. On the Island of Negros this government ims two battalions of the First California. The number of islands in the archipelago is variously estimated at from 1,200 to 2.000, and the aggregate land area is placed at 114,350 square miles. The distribution of American troops, consequently, while as great us could he expected under the circumstances, certainly does not meet the situation. Fresh Troops Arrive. Manila, June It), 10:45 a m.-Tlio 1 United States transport Sherman, which sailed from San Francisco May 24, with 1,800 men and 75 officers under command of Brig. Gen. Fred 1). Grant, lias arrived here after a smooth voyage. Ptu< Away. Chicago, June IW.* James Is. Tnscott, wbobe inventions in the manufacture of paint during the last 50 years gained for him a reputation throughout the United States and Europe, died Saturday evening. His death recalls the disappearance of his son, William Tascott, of Snell murder fame. For ten years, since the aged manufacturer retired from active business, he has searched unceasingly for the missing son, and worry over the disappearance, which has puzzled the police for years, is said to have caused a gradual decline in Mr. Tascott’s health.

THE STRICKEN TOWNS. Dead at New Richmond, WU, Will Reach lOO—The Situation at **£?“*■ ** b - Y-V. •Y- • li fa i V.isoi. 'm '■* -—■ New Richmond, Wis., Jttae 14. —The tornado that has swept out of existence the prosperous little city of New Richmond is the most disastrous in point of fatality ever occurring in this section. The exact number of dead is still, unknown, but it will certainly reach 100, jowl v/wj’vjvrobably will epoakierubly exceed that figure. As soon as the news of the disaster I had reached the outside world offers of help and help itself began to come J into the city. St. Haul, being the railI road center to which New Richmond ! was tributary, was first to learn of the | storm and its attendant woes, and withi in two or three hours sent the first relief train with physicians, nurses, hospital supplies and commissary stores for the people of the stricken city. A second and a third train soon followed, and speedily neighboring cities in Wisconsin sent in all they could gather for their needy sister city. ! . Herman, Neb., June 15. —Ten were killed and about 25 injured in Tuesday night’s-tornado. Il is thought all arfe now accounted for unless the storm has | been more disastrous in the country thnn now anticipated. Not a single j building in the town is left. I The loss of property aggregatesslso,- ; 000, which means something appalling I for thq inhabitants of the peaceful little village. One hundred buildings have been completely destroyed. Only six j structures remain, in tact, three in .the ' north and the same number in the south part of the town. These eom- * prise four residences, the sclioolhouse | and one church. The population is in a pitiable condition. Those who lost their homes, hud there are about 500 of them, are absolutely without re-. dsjmnd -w-' psbtk?

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charity for sustenance and a chance to begin life over again. The few who escaped without injuries or loss of property are so completely dazed thut they know not what to do. Flood In Texas. Lnreilo, Tex., June 17. —The Rio Grande reached the highest stage since 1876. The waterworks and iee plants of both Lnredos were both flooded and Compelled to shut down. This caused a suspension of work ut tlie Mexican National machine shops and such other concerns as get their water from the city mains. Many houses of poor people along the banks on both sides were flooded or washed away, and their contents swept down the river. (>m. Scofield’* Proclamation. Madison, Wis., June 14. — Got. Scofield Tuesday issued a proclamation calling upon the people of Wisconsin to come to the aid of the calamitystricken people at New Richmond. The supplies of money collected should be sent us promptly as possible to Muj. M. R. Doyon, at New Richmond, whom the governor bus appointed th take charge of relief until local committees are able to do it. The Street Car Strike, Cleveland, ()., June 17.—After a quiet morning, rioting on the part of sympathizers of the street railroad strikers broke out about noon in various sections of the city yesterday. Many imported motormen ami conductors were injured by stones thrown at the ears. A number of arrests were made by the police. Earthquake at Hollo. Mftnila. June 17, 11:10 a. in.—An earthquake shock was felt at Iloilo at three o'clock Friday afternoon. The inhabitants say it was the severest ever known, it is supposed thut the shook was caused by the volcano Uonloan in Negros in eruption. An explosion was heard apparently under Iloilo, followed 30 second later by shaking of theeurth. Lynched. New Orleans, J une 15.- Eiiward Gray, a negro who wus arrested in SI. John parish about a -year-ago with diaries Morrelle, another negro, and charged with a series of burglaries, was lynched Wednesday morning after having been released by the authorities because there was no evidence against him. Set Free. London, June 17.- "Joe” Mullett, the Irish political prisoner, sentenced to imprisonment-for life for attempting to murder a juror who convicted Michael Welsh, wus taken to Dublin Friday night and liberated, lie is in jurying condition. Alnakan Munition Settled. London, June 15. —The United States ambassador here, Joseph ll..Choate, has just received from the foreign office a communication on the Alaska question which, it is understood, is a satisfactory temporary arrangement of the affair.

TRADE REVIEW. The Business Situation us Been hr America's Leading Commercial Agencies. a, New York. June 17.-R. O. Dim * Co.'s weekly review of trade says: "It Is ons of the frequent paradoxes of business that the one thing which now makes prices rlss Is the only thing that clouds the future. They rise In Iron and wheat because scarcity it feared, hut the scarcity, if prolonged and real, would much impair prosperity. In wheat It does not seem to be real nor In iron lasting, and meanwhile other elementa of prosperity continue potent. It is a great thing that exports of gold have caused no apprehension, because recognized as mere borrowings by foreign bankers, May return of foreigq commerce showing exports 423.000,000 larger than imports, in spite of a decrease of 59 cents in the export price of wheat, and a large increase in imports. In 11 months the excess 1 of merchandise exports has been 1496,000,000 and the bankers estimate that 1269,000,000 worth of securities have been returned from Europe, with so few in recent months that the amount remaining to be dislodged is probably small. “The scarcity of Iron ia real, in spite of the greatest production ever known In this or any. other country, 266,062 tons weekly June 1, against 250.095 May 1, for atocks were reduced 7,092 tons In May, indicating a consumption of 1,190,866 tons, against 1,000,000 tons per month last year, the est ever known. Consuming demand does not seem to diminish and appears greater because it falls upon works crowded for months ahead with contracts at lower prices,, but some of It Is speculative and would cease with prospects of lower prices. With more furnaces going into blast, ten last month, production will overtake the demand after a time, and the largest buyers of finished product for Implements and car works and railroads are taking nothing to cover next year’s needs. "Failures for the week have been 136 In the United States, against 233 last year, and 18 In Canada, against 20 last year." Bradstreet’s says: "Advices as to distributive trade are In 'the main very favorable. Hot weather has stimulated retail business and orders for fall delivery are reportod In larger volume and earlier than for years past. At some centers, In fact, less than the usual effect is looked for from seasonable midsummer influences. This is, however, best Illustrated in the Iron and steel tfiWJSi. which, disDle.ys..-Anex-Impfsd activity as regards summer pro-

ductloh and consumption, limited only by the obtaining of supplies. Advances all along the line are again a feature In this trude.” Train Rubbed. Kansas City, Mo., June 17.-r-A special to the Star from Mena, Ark., says: About 2:45 o’clock Friday morniug the south-bound passenger train of the Kansas City, I’ittsburg A. Gulf railway, No. 2, was held up by three masked men nt a curve about a mile south of Shudy, I. T. The exact amount of booty secured is not known, ns the express company will hot give out the uniount of its loss. Storer Formally Received. Madrid, June 17. — The newly-ap-pointed minister to Kpuin, Mr. Bellamy Storer, was received in formal audience by the queen regent Friday. There were no speeches, only a few cordial phrases were exchanged. The queen regent wus very amiable and complimentary towards Mr. Storer and inquired cordially concerning the lieulth of l’resident McKinley. To Fight Tin Plate Tra*t. Chicago, Juno 17.—Senator W, A. Clark, of Montana; ’ Charles Edwin Miller,- of New York, and J. E. Shuwhan, of San Fraucisco, had a consultation at the Auditorium Friday looking to the formation of a combination to fight the tin plate trust. It is proposed to establish n plant at Joliet, 111., with a capital of $1,000,000. ’ The Peadq Conference. The Hague. June 15. —It is now expected that the peuce conference will not adjourn before the middle of July, as it is thought the labors of the delegates will not be finished before that time, and there is the additional question of the acceptance by the powers of the decisions adopted by the conference. Lnndaltde Kill* Two Men. Florence, Wis., June 16. —A landslide occurred in the Florence mine Thursday, killing two men, named Cook and Brietzman, uml another named Arthur Elnr is missiug and is supposed to be under the debris. Chlcasro’a Population. Chicago, June iL—Chicagd's population, according to Chief of Police Kipley, has finally passed the 2,000,000 mark and is now 2,0t8,043. The figures are the result of a census token by the I>oiiee force. Pteqnnrt n Free Man, Paris, June 14. —The chamber of indictments decided that there is no case against Lieut. Col. Picquart, charged with forgery in the Dreyfus case, or against Maitre Leblois, his counsel, against w hom chargee were also made in connection with the case. manatee In Pekin*. Shanghai, June 15.—Word has just been received here from Peking that the Mnnchu powder magazine, located in the western part of the city, has been blown up by an explosion. It believed that 200 persons have been killed and wounded. !

A DARING HOLD-UP. V *•" ■ 1 Masked Men Bind Six Employes and Steal 94,000 from a Safe In Philadelphia. . JP# Philadelphia, June 20. A gang of masked robbers, probably ten in number, Monday morning raided the receiving office of the Fairmount/Park Transportation company at Belmont in fairmount Park and after holding up the receiver and five other employes of the railway., blew open the safe, securing $4,000, the company’s receipts for two days! Frank Leavan, receiver, Frank Watson and Henry B. Whitehouse, conductors; James Cavanaugh, fireman of the power house; Philip Eaves, electrician, and William Cadmus, laborer, were bouufjbhnntl and foot with wire- In addition to the men who actually committed the robbery, others operated miles away from the scene by destroying telegraph and telephone wires connecting with the trolley company’s main office. The Fairmount Par|t Transportation company operates various lines of trolley cars through the park, for pleasure riders. The traffic being unusually heavy on Saturdays and Sundays, the robbers evidently decided upon Monday morning as being a good time to make a big haul. The men above named were all in the office when the burglars made their appearance. Each intruder was armed with two revolvers and they took the. employes completely by surprise. It was the work of a few moments for the robbers to pinion the workmen, who were rolled over to one side of the room with their faces to the wall. After nearly two hours’ work the safe was rifled of its contens and the gang disappeared. Frank Levan, the night receiver, one of the men gagged and bound by the robbers,- told this story of Mr experience: "While T was standing at the southern door of-the office next to the stalled cars. I heard footsteps In the rear. Turning. I saw two men with masks on their races. They had two big revolvers apiece In their hand* and came directly up to me at' the desk. They told me not to move nor cry out or they would kill me. One fellow, who was of enormous size, stuck one of his pistols against my ear. They/tohk me Into the conductors’ room and tied my hands and feet with wire picture cord and laid me on the floor, with my face to the wall. The electric Hghts were burning brightly all the while, and when I got In the conductors’ room I saw Whitehouse was being held up In the same way by other desperadoes, also with masks on, and being bound and gagged. "When we were laid on the floor a man was detailed to guard each of us. In a few minutes In came another victim, who I think was Watsqn, a conductor, and he went through the same thing. Then two, more came in and were bound, and by this time I thought there must be 12 or 15 desperadoes In the car barn, and that they expected to gather In the whole list of employes and then crack the safe, which contained abdut $4,000. The burglars worked quietly. They whispered whenever they said anything to any of their number. They turned our bodies away from the safe so we could not see them, and started to tiork on the safe. It only took Jhem ten minutes to blow the safe. The works Inside, however, got tangled up, and they worked and hustled to open the dotir wider for an hour and a half. “The explosion of dynamite filled the rooms with smoke that nearly choked us. The tools they must have gotten from the machine shop, as they started tq work at once when they had us bound. "The guards frequently threatened to shoot us if we made the least outcry or motion. I think they must have had a wagon to take away the cash, because It was largely made up of dimes, nickels, quarters, half dollars, which Is very heavy and not easy to get away with. “Shortly after the money was taken the guards who were over us with drawn pLstol'"left, telling us to be quiet or we would get shot. After considerable tussling Philip Eaves, the electrician, got himself unloosened, and he then unloosed us. "I tried to reach the city hall by wire, but the wires of both telephones had been cut, and I had to run in the pitch dark cross country to the Belmont pumping station, where I gave the alarm, an.d they telephoned In from there shortly before three o’.clock to the city hall, and informed the detectives." —. ——- GERMANY’S POSITION. It la Not Yet Positively Known, Bat It la Believed Hope Need Not Be Abandoned. , The Hugue, June 20. —Dr. Zorn, the member of the German delegation to the international peuce conference who was despatched Friday by Count Von Munster, the chief German delegate, after a conference with his colleagues, .tp inform Emperor William personally of the condition of affairs in regard to the board of arbitration question, .returned to Hehevcningen Mutiflay from Berlin. It is said, however, that owing to the absence of the emperor. Dr. Zorji was only able to consult with the officials of the German foreign office. Dr. Zorn is discreetly reticent regarding his mission, but it is understood he obtained the impression at Berlin that all hope need not be abandoned of effecting an understanding regarding the organization of an arbitration board by amalgumnting the various schemes. It is expected that Emperor William will reach a decision this week. Matters therefore remain unchanged, ami the drafting committee will not meet until the kuiser's decision is kuown'. The general desire of the conference favors an established arbitration tribunal. recourse to which shall be optior.r.!. It is heaved that iftieriiiuny declines to participate the other pow-, era will still achieve some such result before separating. They may decide upon a draft scheme, pending Germany’s decision. 'Killed Hl* SoaT Cincinnati, Special to the Commercial-Tribune from Columbus, Ind., says: John Youngman, a farmer near Hope, threw a club at his son Roy, which hit him and killed him. The boy, 15 years old, was beating a horse with which'he was plowing. The father ordered, him to stop and at the same time threw a club at him. The father will be arrested. •Next Median Plaee Fixed. Indianapolis, Ind., June 20.—The. supreme lodge. Ancient Order of United Workmen, decided to hold its next annual meeting at Sioux Falls, S. D.

A HEARTY WELCOME. Holyoke, Mass., Gay wUb tlons, Receives the Preal with Hoaslu* Cheers. Holyoke, Mass., June 19,-“ If only for the great” crowd here it wouid be a grand success,’’ said President MeKinleyi as he stood upon the reviewing stand here Saturday afternoon, awaiting the arrival of the parade. There were fully 25,000 people upon “J streets. The arrival of the presidential train at ten o’clock Saturday movnmg was the first event of the dayond was the big parade, which was - viewed by the president m the af Y" noon. Afterward the president and Mrs. McKinley were driven by forme Congressman William Whiting o stock farm and log cabin on the banks of the Connecticut at Chicopee, wher they rested and enjoyed the first quiet moment since their arrival. Dinner was served immediately on their return, and the evening was spent quietly at the Whiting mansion. No visitors were received. Sunday for the president was anything but the day of rest that was hoped for. The continual crowding of the curious citizens, the immense jam at the church in the morning, and later in the day an unexpected and total lyunprepared-for reception in connection with the baccalaureate exercises at Mount Holyoke college, made the day long and tiresome for all. The president \yas not content with going once to church, but went twice, leaving Mrs. McKinley in the hands ,of her lady friends on each occasion. Immediately jitter the return do the Whiting residence lunch was served, and at three ojclock the Palace electric car Roekrimmon,, was taken, and the .party, inoiud.iug all the ladies, were taken over the trolley line to South Hadley, to attend the baccalaureate exercises at the chapel ot Mount Holyoke college at four o’clock. This was the first time President McKinley had been to South Hadley, which is the real destination of the trip, and be made his first bow to the little college fraternity, where on Tuesday he is to share honors with Gov. Roger Wolcott and deliver the degrees to the graduating class of which his niece, Miss Grace McKinley, is a member. As the seniors marched into the pretty little chapel Sunday afternoon, just before the arrival of the president, they made a very pretty picture, each clad in cap and gown. They took front seats in the center, while President McKinley and the gentlemen of his party occupied seats on the sicie. The ladies, including. Mrs. McKinley, decided that the day was too warm for them to enter the crowded building, so they were driven to the residence of Byron Smith, near by, and there they had a light luncheon, and at the close of the exercises rejoined the gentlemen at the special ear. In the chapel hundreds of young women filled the auditorium, while the balcony was occupied by several hundred high school girls in bright dresses. After the president had been introduced by Mrs. E. S. Mead, the president of the college, he entered the chapel, the congregation remaining standing until he had taken his seat. After an organ prelude, the college choir sang an anthem, and Rev. Dr. M. W. Jacobus, of the Hartford Theological seminary, read from the , Scriptures the tenth chapter of St. Luke’s gospel. The musical part of the programme was followed by prayer. Rev. Dr. Jacobus then delivered his baccalaureate sermon. At the- close of the-exercises, thepresident and Mr. Whiting,jyalked to the residence of Mr. Smith’ and, together with the ladiegw-ere driven back to the special ear, which stood in front of the chapel, surrounded by a large number of the college girls, who had been dismissed from .services, and a multitude of the town’s people. Miss Grace McKinley was among them, and later introduced some of her schoolmates. She was dressed in the regulation cap and gown. The reception which awaited the visitors as they alighted and entered the car was so spontaneous and of such a friendly and cordial nature that, at Mrs. McKinley’s request, the president ordered the ear to delay its departure for a few moments, while he shook the hands of the people who clustered about tie window where the couple were seated. Mr. McKinley leaned from the ear window and shook hands with the people and spoke a few words of greeting lo each. Over 400 people crowded around and greeted him during the short period of time the car remained there. Mrs. all the while smiled and kissed her hand or waved her handkerchief to crowd. The journey from South Hadley back to Holyoke was quickly made, and after the ear reached the Whiting residence and dinner served, the tired companygnve over the evening to complete rest. The president and Mrs. McKinley retired early, but in the best of spirits. Explosion Kill* Four Men. San Rafael. Cal., June 19.—Th e United States Smokeless I’owder company’s factory, situated on Point St. Pedro, four miles from >Ui town. was ,;,e scene of a disastrous explosion Saturday. Asa result four employed were killed and three seriously injured, while six buildings were demolished bv the shock and the resultant Haines. Fonntl Cntlty. Sedalia, Mo., June 19.—The jury i D the ease of Ed. J. Stqbblefield, charged with the attempted robbery of a Missouri Pacific express train near here in • November last, returned a verdict finding Stubblefield guilty and fixing his punjghment at ten years’ imprisonuteut in the state penitentiary. nifU of Her lajarles. Minneapolis. Minn., Juue 19.—A special to the Tribune from Barron, Wis says: Mrs. \\. p. IloWard, the only person injured here by the storm’s furv last Monday, died of her injuries unlay evening.

SUCCESS OF LAWTON. , ' # v > orer 4,000 Rebel* Arc Killed, lA'nnnd- ' ed or Capture!! In n Hot Buttle Cavite Province. Washington, June Is.—Gen. Oti cabled Thursday the following: “Manila. June 15. - Adjutant General, Washington: Success Lawton’s troops Cavite province greater than reported yesterday. Enemy numbering over 4,000 lost in killed wounded and captured more than one-third; remainder much scattered, have retreated south to Imus, their arsenal: of five pieces of artillery, three captured. Navy aided-greatly on shore bay, landing forces occasionally. Inhabitants In that country rejoice at deliverance and welcome with enthusiastic demonstrations arrival Of (S > ignedJ Ol> “OTIS." London, June 17,—The Filipino junta here says there is no truth in the report circulated here and cabled to the United States that Aguinaldo has been assassinated. Manila, June 17. After cutting the railroad and telegraph at Apalit, seven miles south, for the purpose of severing connection, the rebels attacked Gen. Mae Arthur’s lines at San Fernando Friday morning. They met with an unexpectedly warm reception and were repulsed with a loss of 75 killed, 30 - prisoners and many wounded. Our loss was 14 men wounded, and the majority only slightly hurt. * Bacoor, June Lawton, with n troop of cavalry, advanced Wednesday morning and entered Bacoor, finding the town deserted. It had Veen badly wrecked by the bombardment of the warships Tuesday. Two smooth-bore cannon and a quantity of ammunition were found concealed in the town. The forces of Gen. Lawton have all moved up to Bacoor, with the exception of the rear guard, which remains at Las Pinas. The American officers estimate that 100 insurgents were killed and that 309 were wounded dttffhg the engagement. Manila, June 16.—The Fourth regular infantry and the Wyoming regiment have been added to Gen. Lawton’s command, and Thursday they were towed across the bay in cascoes to las Pinas, preparatory, .to removing to Imus, five miles inland, where the rebels are reported to have an arsenal and a large quantity of supplies. Manila, June 14.—Information, believed to be reliable, has reached here of the assassination of Gen, Lima and his aide-de-camp, Lieut. Pasco Ramon, June 8, by Aguinaldo’s guard at the headquarters of Aguinaldo. Many Miners Slain. Hali fax, N. S., June 17. —According to an official account of Friday morning's disaster in the Caledonia mine of the Ifbminion Coal company, at Glace Bay, Cape Breton, there were two explosions, the firsfjfiffing six men and the l " second fife, Fire started near what is known as the deep pump, the cause being unknown. Six men who were on their way out were overcome by an explosion of fire damp and suffocated where they fell. Three-quarters of an hour later a party of men wfere on their way to the scene of the fire, headed by Thomas Johnston, the underground manager when an explosion of gas occurred, by which they were! killed instantly. Reciprocity Treaty Signed. Washington, June 17. —Anew treaty between the United States and Great Britain, covering reciprocity with the British West Indian colony of the Barbadoes, was signed at the state department Friday afternoon. This . is the first reciprocity treaty under the reciprocity clause of the Dingley tariff, as the previous agreements have been under a section allowing “reciprocity arrangements,” by proclamation' and without the formality of a treaty. It is the first of the series of treaties which the British West Indian colonies—Jamaica, Guiana and Bermuda—are seeking. Wat Mon Takes Command. Washington, June 16. Admiral Watson has arrived at Hong-Kong, and being on his own station, took command of the Asiatic squadron, relieving Capt. Barker, of the Oregon, who has been in charge since Admiral Dewey sailed from Manila. Capt. Barker will return to the United States on a mail steamer and will probably Be plaeed on leave and then on waiting orders, having seen much arduous service for the past four years, twice in command, of the Oregon and as a member of the war board. - Kidnaper Sentenced, New York, June 17.—George Beauregard Barrow, the principal in the kidnaping of Marion Clark, the infant daughter of Arthur Clark, of this city, .vas sentenced to 14 years and 10 months’ imprisonment. Carrie Jones', who pleaded guilty, was sentenced to four years’ imprisonment. The trial of Mrs. Barrow, as her husband’s accomplicy, will follow. Thirty Persona Drowned. Stettin, June 17. —On the river Oder, off the village of Zuellchew, the passenger steamer Bluecher was run into and sunk by the steamer Poelitz Friday. Thirty persons are reported to been drowned. Ten were Saved Heath ot Mrs. Woodford. N>w York, June 15.—Mrs. Julia Evelyn Capcn Woodford, wife of Gen. Stewart L. Woodford, former United States minister to Spain, died Wednesday in Brooklyn. W rll-Knnnn Painter Dead. New \ork, June 14. —Gaylord Sangston Truesdell, aged 49, died Tuesday night at the l*resbyterian. hospital from internal troubles. He was a prominent painter and a native of Waukegan. 111. His “Going to Pasture” hangs in the Corcoran art gallery. , na/nay la Waah!n*ton. Washington, June 15.—King day was appropriately celebrated here Wednesday. J n nearly all the schools in the city interesting programmes were rendered. Ihe national emblem was .displaced on many business he uses gad residences. a