MISTAKEN ORDERS. Tlieyl'a ukc Wrrckun tl»e<«r«'ut \Vc«t ern Itund at Siurth Hanover, 111. —Three Men Killed. Dubuque, la., Jan. 25.—8y a collision on the Great Western road at North Hanover, 111., three men were killed, three engines demolished, and 33 cars ■wrecked. The accident happened Mon day night, but through the secrecy of the railroad people details could not be had until late Tuesday. An extra east bound double-header freight train left Dubuque Monday night with orders to meat another extra freight at Hanover. The west-bound train had orders to side track there. The train from Du buque remained on the main track when the extra instead of switching swept on, crashing into the other train. The crew of the latter saw the coming train and saved themselves by jumping', but the other train crew remained aboard and were in the wreck. The crash was terrific. Both engines were completely demolished. Thirty three cars of the west-bound train were piled in a wrecjp.'d heap and three of its crew were killed. The dead are: Alexander Thompson, engineer, Du buque; Michaul Devereaux, fireman, Dubuque; A. YanDerberg, brakeman, Chicago. Vanderberg was found wedged tightly against the boiler head of the engine alive, but died before he was taken out. Devereaux was found some distance from the wreck, terribly injured, and crowded against the boiler by the debris, lie died while pleading to his rescuers to end his suffering by killing him. The cause of the accident was not fixed by the company, biU is believed to have been a misunderstand ing of orders by the west-bound train. The road was blockaded all day, Great Western trains reaching this city over the Illinois Central. PREPARE FOR TROUBLE. Mllltnry Authorities Alile to Handle Caban Soldier* Slioultl They Turn llandita. Havana, Jan. 25. —Should Cuban sol diers take to the woods and turn ban dits, the United States military ad-j ministration will know what to do, j They will be followed by a force of cav alry and persistently pursued. The same general method will be observed as has been followed in dealing with the Indians on the plains and moun tains of the west. The subject has been carefully considered by old border fighters, who are confident they could j catch the bandits, notwithstanding the \ climatic conditions. The Seventh cav- : airy regiment is stationed in the prov- j ince of Dinar del Rio, the Second cav alry regiment in the provinces of Santa Clara and Matanzas, and the Eighth cavalry regiment in the province of j Porto Principe. The department gov- ! ernors and the commanders of the • various garrisons have received instruo- j lions to keep on the alert and to take j the first opportunity which brigandage may afford to show what the United States soldiery can do to suppress it. : A number of Cuban generals and prom inent civilians who have been dis cussing the Cuban army question dur ing the last day or two with the Ameri can commanders, intimate that the United States ought quickly t« arrange a settlement of the claims of the Cuban soldiery for pay, "as otherwise the privates will become uncontrollable and commit acts of violence." EARTHQUAKE IN MEXICO. A \uin !>•'r ill* Severe SltockM Are Felt, CauKlnK Alarm A inoiiK the People. City of Mexico, Jan. 25. —Several sharp shocks of earthquake were felt Tuesday in the Valley of Mexico. The first one took place at half past five in the morning, the duration being several seconds and again at 5:15 in the after noon came a succession of shocks last ing nearly a minute and producing much alarm. People rushed into th» streets and knelt praying or flocked under the protecting arch of door ways. Customers in shops held onto counters to support themselves and all the busy life of the great city came to a Hidden stop. Many houses were cracked. The National palace was cracked in 11 places, and in some places the sidewalks were broken. The elec tric light wire ami telephone ariel cables swung like loose ropes in a gale. Coach horses and mules drawing street cars stopped and braced themselves to resist the trembling under their feet. Chambon's silk factory fell in and it is feared many operatives were injured. 'The ear stables fell in, killinga number of mules and a child. Telegraphic ad vices show that the earthquake was felt at Vera Cruz and Colima and other points. ,\ttt Goodwin liONi'N u Suit. Chicago, Jan. 25.—John Maxwell, a Chicago newspaper man, was in the federal court awarded a verdict for SIO,OOO against Nat C. Goodwin, the actor, for infringement or. Maxwell's play, "Congress." Maxwell claimed that he submitted ihe play of "Con gress" to Goodwin, who, after looking »t over, declared he did not want it, but later produced the play called "Am bition," of which Henry Guy Carleton was named as the author, and large portions of which were, according to Maxwell, taken from "Congress." l'atti to He Married. London, Jan. 25.—-Elaborate prepara tions are being made at Craig-y-Nos andat Brecon, South Wales, to celebrate the marriage to-day of Mine. Adelina l'atti to Baron Cederstron. Mine. l'atti gave a dinner to a large number of her neighbors Tuesday evening and later t.ang and took part in a pantomime e'.o'.v as Penelope. l l or a New I'rlMon. Washington, Jan. 25.—Attorney-Gen eral Griggs has recommended to con gress that $750,000 be appropriated in the sundry civil bill for a United States penitentiary at Atlanta, Ga. FILIPINO'S DEMANDS. Agoncillo Again Seeks Recognition by Uncle Sam. Milken Another Flea for llie Inlander* —Germany'* Alleged liifrieudly Attitude Situation \ ery Grave. Washington, Jan. 25.—1n a communica tion to the secretary of state Senor Don Felipe Agoncillo calif attention to the fact that on January It he addressed a letter to him upon the question o? recognition, forwarding with it a me morandum demon strating that, according to all American precedents, the Philippine republic was en titled to recognition, and in the same letter Invited the attention of the secretary to the present strained conditions at Manila, where overzeal on either side might create a condition resulting in grievous loss of life, and urging the necessity of an early and frank communication between the repre sentatives of the two countries. He fur ther calls attention to the fact that since his letter was written the very circum stances he feared have brought the two countries to th» edge of war, and says that the language used by him was so prophetic that subsequent facts have amply justified its employment. (■rave Condition*. Tie now desires to call the attention of the secretary to certain conditions which. In his opinion, require immediate allevia tion. There are, he says, at the present time, 20,'>00 American troops at Manila con trolling a population of about 300,000. "A number of war vessels are stationed in the harbor, and many other American men-of war and transports are to be found with in the archipelago, although the actual pos session of the American troops extends over not to exceed 143 square miles out of more than 280,000. Despite the enormous forces now in this extremely circumscribed area, we are informed through the public prints that other vessels of war have been ordered from distant parts of the globe to reenforce those now among the islands In question, while a few days ago a transport sailed from New York city, carrying about 2,000 soldiers, and having Manila as its des tination. and as we are further Informed reg iments of troops are under orders to proceed by way of San Francisco to the Philippines. The public prints inform us, also, that an attack is contemplated upon the Philippine islands; the islands to be taken in detail, the smaller ones flrst, the larger ones block aded, so that they may not assist those first attacked." lie says that it is naturally the impresison of his government and people that these warlike preparations indicate existing or immediate military operations in the orient, and they readily conceive that it must be contemplated that such op erations are to be levelled at the existing government of the Philippines. No \eed of Warlike Activity. As to the representation of the Philip pine government, he continues: "I hesitate to give a decision to this idea, for T cannot believe that there is any present or future difficulty between the American and Phil ippine governments justifying warlike ac tivities, and as a believer in the humanity of the ArVrican people, refuse to acquiesce In the idea that America designs war upon the Philippine islands." He points out the fact that but lately the United Statesand the ! Philippine government have been associ ated in a conflict against a common enemy, the United S+ates accomplishing Its pur pose by the expulsion of Spain from the West Indies, while the desire of the Phil ippine republic has been practically at tained by the almost complete expulsion of the Spanish government from the Philip pine islands: the Philippine government now holding as prisoners of war between 9,000 and 10,000 Spanish soldiers, and the Spanish possessing only a few small gar risons in Isolated points of minor impor tance. He is therefore unable to'conceive any reason why the armies and navies of | the United States lately employed against | a common enemy should be turned against j America's recent associate, j The United States, he says, has no active 1 enemy in the orient, having proclaimed an i armistice with Spain. It is true, he contin ues. that Spain has undertaken to convey to the United States its alleged claim against the Philippines, a claim which j Spain was not capable of enforcing, and | which never found Its origin In the consent of the people of those islands. He inquires: "Are my government and people to be left to suppose that It is because of some de sire on the part of the American govern ment to enforce against its late associate this exploded claim that the United States Is massing its forces at the late capital of the Philippine islands?" He points out that the Philippine islands are in a state of or der, possessing a government satisfactory to their inhabitants, and without an enemy within their borders offering any resistance j to its operations, and are at peace with all ! the world. Should '.Hake n I)incla 1 mer. He is sure the secretary of state will ap- I predate, in view of the circumstances de tailed, the quieting, reassuring effect upon | the minds of his countrymen to result from ; a disclaimer upon the part of the American I government of any intention to attack their liberties and independence. Continuing, he ; says that, notwithstanding the difficulty ; he labors under in not having been formal ; ly received, he finds it an imperative duty | to call the attention of the secretary to the I disturbing facts enumerated, to the end i that he may receive such assurances as will satisfy his government, that it is not the in | tention of America to make war upon the j new republic of Asia, and which will ex i plain to it the reason why large armies ami i navies should be dispatched to the Phil ; ippine islands, and which will relieve hl3 ! countrymen of the fear that now possesses | them, that their liberties are in danger at j the hands of a republic whose name they i have always believed was associated with freedom and to which they first came for I recognition. He expresses his gratitude to America j for services rendered, and hopes that j friendly relations may continue, and urges the importance of an immediate answer. German y- * Attitude. Washington, .Jan. 25.—Germany is •believed to be about to recognize the Filipino republic, and this attitude is looked upon here as a menace to the American government. It is said that Great Britain is fully resolved to sup port the United States in the event of further complications. ll2iili*i»anlN Contiulidaled. Toledo, <)., Jan. 25. — Official circulars announcing- tlie consolidation of the Cincinnati Northern and Ihe Detroit, Toledo & Milwaukee railroads have sent out. The circulars are signed by Calvin S. Jlriee, showing that the deal was made before hi; oeath. Ciold Seeker* I)lnlieartened. Vancouver, I:. C., Jan. 25.—0.5. Hatcli eller, just returned from Dawson, says the mounted police estimate the out put this year at $50,000,000. E. H. Searle, another recent arrival, says the te-nderfest are sick and disheartened, and he expects 10,000 men to come out ever the trail this winter. Flood lit I'ruNMla. Berlin, Jan. 25.—The Berliner Post, publishes a dispatch asserting that all the rivers in East Prussia liave over flowed and that large districts have been flooded, with immense damage to the region inundated. GAMRRON COUNTY PRESS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY a, 1899. AGONCILLO IN DANGER. May lie Held an Traitor or Ordered to Leave tlie Conn try—Junta* May He Ordered Home. New York, Jan. 20.—A dispatch to the Journal from Washington says: The arrest of Agoneillo, or an official order to him to leave this country with in a few days, may be expected as the next turn in the Philippine affairs. This will undoubtedly be followed by a request of the United States to Kng land, France, China and Japan that the Filipino juntas be ordered to leave those respective jurisdictions. The precedent for such action was laid down in the case of the Spanish spies. Du bosc and Carranza, in Canada. Agoneil lo's communication Tuesday to the state department, in which he protest ed against the freedom of action of this government as to its army and navy in the Philippines, has irritated the presi dent and the state department to such a degree that summary action is ex pected against him, probably within the next 4S hours. The state depart ment's views of Agoncillo's transac tions are: First. That hi Is conducting a campaign against the Till ed States government tn the newspapers. Second. That he Is writing letters to the president, hut In reality to produce a sen timent In this country hostile to the con stituted authorities. Third That he represents an organiza tion actually in rebellion against the gov ernment of the United States. America's claim of conquest over the Philippines puts Aguinaldo and his fol lowers in the category of traitors to this government and his juntas in the position of spies for hostile organiza tion. REMEMEER THE MAINE. American Women in Havana Arrange for Memorial Anniversary of Her Destruction. Havana, Jan. 20.—Seventy-five Amer ican women met in this city Wednes day to arrange for a memorial of the anniversary of the destruction of the United States battleship Maine, on Feb ruary 15. Mrs. Kstes G. Rathbone pre sided and a letter from Capt. Sigsbee was read, suggesting as features of the programme, prayer, singing, if de sired, addresses by one or two promi nent persons, and a volley fired over the graves by a battalion of marines from the United States battleship Texas. Capt. Sigsbee wrote that lie had granted the request of a deputation of sailors and marines of the Texas to be allowed to decorate the graves. These suggestions were not acted upon, and the preparation of the programme was deferred. The executive committee, upon which Mesdames Brooke, Lee, Mc- Kenna and Maus represent the army, Mesdames I'owelson and Howell the navy, and Miss Hamil and Mesdames Scovel and Roberts, the civilians, was directed to invite Maj. Gen. Brooke, Maj. (ien. Ludlow, Maj. Gen. Lee. Capt. Sigsbee and others to take part in the ceremony. The question whether the Cubans and Spaniards should be al lowed to partici p\te caused a lively dis cussion. The general wish was to have it exclusively an American memorial, but was decided, in order to avoid giv ing offense, to issue an invitation to representative Cubans and Spaniards. ILLINOIS MINERS. Operator* Prepare lo Make Their Or ganization Stronger anil More Complete. Pittsburgh, I'a., Jan. 20.—The Illinois operators nave left the interstate con vention with a d'tsire to make their or ganization more complete. Kvery op erator in the state will mine coal, and for every ton there will be contributed a certain percentage for the advance ment of the organization of the produ cers. If strikes occur every operator of Illinois will be protected. S. M. Dalzell, president of the Illinois organization of operators, said: "We are satisfied with the agreement, and it shouid be enforced." J. M. Hunter, of the Illi nois organization, who is looked upon as the head of the organization of min ers in that state, said: "The agree ment should stand. Of course, we did not get what we wanted, but tlie miners of our state ask only w hat is fair. There may be a fight, but the intelligent class of miners do notwantit. if, how ever, the miners of Illinois are imposed upon in any degree they are ready to fight and make a contest for justice and equity." A Costly I'ire. Johnstown, Pa.. Jan. 20. —All of the 11 volunteer fire companies of the city turned out Wednesday night to battle with the worst lire in Johnstown's his tory. Within two hours' time flames consumed SIOO,OOO worth of property, oil which there is an insurance estimat ed at between $25,000 and $30,000. The fire started about ten o'clock in the composing-room of the Herald Printing company, and was not under control until midnight. The heaviest losers are the Herald Printing company, John 11. Waters, the Johnstown supply house and the Cambria County Medical so ciety. The loss to the society is one which can never be made good. It in cludes the Toner library, 7,000 volumes of medical books, a number of which were from 100 to 300 years old, totally destroyed. Volcano In Cull Activity. City of Mexico, Jan. 20.—A dispatch ! from Colinia states that the volcano of that name is in full activity. An out burst of smoke followed by lava oc curred directly after the earthquake Tuesday afternoon. The sight is im posing and the Indians are moving from the neighborhood of the moun tain. No further casualties are report ed here. I Sherman Kxpa nslon. New York, Jan. 2f>, The Kvening World prints an interview with John i Sherman, in which the latter forcibly • expresses himself against expansion. EAGAN PUT ON TRIAL. Court-Martial Begins Its Sessions in Washington. The Accused F.titer* a I*l ea ot Set Guilty lo Charge* of Conduct I ■■ I mil iik au Ollleer mid Prejudicial (o Discipline. Washington, Jan. 20.—The board of army officers designated by the secre tary of war to sit us a court-martial in the case of Brig. Gen. Charles I*. Kagan, commissary general of subsistence, charged with conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman, and conduct to the prejudice of good order and mili tary discipline, in connection wi'li his testimony before the war investigating committee, met in the Red parlor of the Kbbitt house at ten o'clock Wednes day morning and almost immediately proceeded to the business in hand. During these preliminary proceed ings Gen. Kagan exhibited no signs of nervousness, but the expression of his face and his manner clearly indicated that he realized that the trial involved consequences to him of the gravest character. While he stood listening to the charges and specifications his face seemed somewhat paler than usual. At the conclusion of the reading, on be ing requested to plead to the speci fications to the first charge, he said: "Not guilty," not denying, however, that the specifications set forth cor rectly part of the language used. To the second charge he pleaded "not guilty." The judge advocate then arose and said that the case in hand was a pe culiar one, but presented no unusual difficulties. The accused had seen fit to add to his plea of not guilty some words tending to qualify it, but he did not think the plea relieved the court from the necessity of proving the facts alleged. Judge Worthington respond ed briefly and explained why the qual ifying words had been used upon his recommendation. The specification did the uccused a great injustice in I that it selected particular expressions j without giving the context, and in one or more instances the specifications | quoted beginning the middle of a sentence. Continuing, Mr. Worthing- I ton said that he desired to state briefly |to the court the substance of Gen. Kagan's defense. Whatever, said he, I the court may thin4c of the propriety | of the language used by Gen. Kagan before the war investigating commit | tee, there was no doubt in his (Worth | ington's) mind thathe was fully protect- I ed in using that language by the laws 'of the land. In no court, civil or mili tary, he said, could the accused be held accountable for his language, even if It could be shown that the speaker was actuated by malice. The language which Gen. Kagan used under these I circumstances was the natural out j burst of an honest man suffering un ! der an unjust accusation. In closing Judge Worthington said | that Gen. Kagan could not be held ac | countable for his language before any tribunal in this country, civil or mili tary, and particularly under the presi dent's order of immunity. Maj. S. C. Mills was called to testify on behalf of the government. He said he was the recorder of the war investi gating commission and was present and heard Gen. Kagan's testimony before the commission. The manner of Gen. Kagan in giving his testimony, he said, was that of a man laboring under great excitement, but trying to control his excitement. Maj. Gen. MeGook, retired, a member of the war investigating commission, was the next witness. He was present and heard a part of Gen. Kagan's testi mony before the commission. "Th' impression I had," he said, "was tlu t Gen. Kagan must be laboring under great nervous excitement." Kema le \ur*en for tlie Army. Washington, Jan. 26.—Senator Bur rows (Mich.) has introduced a bill to provide for the employment of female nurses in the army. The bill authorizes the employment of women as nurses in number not less than half of one per cent, of men in the army. It authorizes the establishment of a nursing com mission to be composed of the secretary of war, the general commanding, the adjutant general, the surgeon general and three trained nurses to be selected by the president, which board is to have general supervision of this serv ice. All nurses employed are to be graduates of hospital training' schools. A superintendent is provided for at $3,000 salary and an assistant at $2,000. The nurses are to be given S4O per month. Xotcil Playwright Dead. Paris, Jan. 20.—Adolphe Philippe u'Knnery, one ci the most prolific play wrights of the century, died Wednesday in Paris in his eig'hty-eighth year. The late M. d'Knnery, or Hennery, as he often wrote it, w as perhaps best known to the American play-going public as one of the two authors of "A Celebrated Case," which he produced in collabora tion with M. Cormon. He wrote come dies, vaudeville sketches, dramas and spectacular reviews with equal facility and he was responsible, with Louis Gallet and Kd Blau, for the libretto of Massenet's opera, "The Cid." He col laborated with M. Dunoir in writing "Don Caesar de Bazan," and with Jules Verne in "Around the World in Kighty Days" and "Michael Strogoff." Another lliu Combine in Sight. New York, Jan. 26. —The Herald says a scheme is afoot to combine the prin cipal bicycle and saddle manufacturers of the continent, and that a meeting to effect the union will be held at Cleve land this week. The combine is to be capitalized at $1,500,000 in $750,000 preferred and $750,000 common stock, it will embrace all the big saddle makers on the continent, with a pos sible single exception. The intention is to transact all business from one central office, probably in New York, to reduce expenses to a minimum and to advance and regulate prices. THE EAGAN TRIAL ENDS. Tlie Vrrdict In Prepared, but In Not Vet ni d ■ l'uhlle. Washing-ton, Jan. 2S. —The case of Commissary General Kagan, charged with conduct unbecoming an officer and a gen'fleman, and with conduct tending to the prejudice of good order • rid military discipline, is now in tin hands of the court-martial appointed to try liim. Yesterday the taking' of testimony was closed and arguments of counsel were submitted. The trial lasted 'three days and consumed less than eight 'hours of actual sitting. A session behind closed doors of an hour sufficed for the court to reach a con clusion and embody it in a report. What the verdict was is altogether a matter of speculation and, officially at least, will not be made public 'by 1 lit; trial board, military regulations re quiringl that its finding shall go through prescribed channels and be kept secret until action be had and promulgated by the proper reviewing authorities. The testimony at the closing session •of tin- court was directed largely to establishing the fact that the general had lost his mental balance as a result of 'the charges made against him by (ien. Miles. His daughter and her hus band told of the general's changed condition and intimated that they had grea't fears that he might at any time kill his accuser. Mr. Melvee, a life-long friend, stated that at that time lie be lieved him actually insane. The facts in this connection were 'brought out strongly by Mr. Worthington in his ef forts to show that (ien. Kagan at times was wholly irresponsible. A dramatic incident of the trial was the testimony of the general's daughter, in which she described her father's appearance on the day he first read (len. Miles' statement. Standing in the door of his house with the newspaper contain ing the evidence in his hand he had ex claimed wildly: "1 have'been crucified by (ien. Miles." CONGRESSIONAL. Senator I'latt Speak* In Favor of puiiMion Debate on tile Army Kill Near* a Close. Washington, Jan. 28. Particular in terest was manifested in the senate yesterday in a brief speech delivered by Senator Piatt, (X. Y.) on the sub ject of expansion. Not only because this was the first speech he has de livered in the senate since his return to that body, but also because the ad dress was a well considered statement, he was accorded the undivided atten tion of his colleagues. He took strong ground for the ratification of the pend ing treaty of peace. A resolution was offered by Mr. Sullivan (Miss.) declar ing that the ratification of the treaty should not commit the government to a colonial policy. The pension appro priation bill was passed. The senate continued the consider ation of the peace treaty in executive session, the doors being closed for three hours. Senator Frye, a member of the Paris peace commission, held the attention of the senate during the greater part of this time, fie was fre quently interrupted by other senators. Some of these interruptions took the form of speeches. This was notably the ease with Senator Berry's inter ruptions. lie spoke for some time and denounced the treaty in severe terms. Senators Mason and Caffery asked many questions. House. —The opposition to the army reorganization bill on the republican side of the house 'has'become so strong that Chairman Hull, after Mr. Hender son. one of the floor leaders of the ma jority. had threatened to vote to re commit the bill, decided it would be wise to abandon the idea of providing directly for a regular army of 100,000 men. Ife announced that the commit tee would offer amendments to reduce the number of enlisted men to about 60,000. but lodge in the president's dis cretion the authority to increase the army to a maximum of 100,000. These amendments have been preipared. {(nay (.allied Our. Harrisburg, Pa., Jan. 2S. —Senator Quay g'ained a vote yesterday by the absence of Senator Higgins, of Schuyl kill (dem.), who is ill with pneumonia at the Harrisburg hospital. A caucus of the democratic senators and repre sentatives was held, at which it was decided to remain away from to-dav's and Monday's session of the joint as sembly. 'Many of the legislators have business to attend to and to prevent an election of a United States senator by the republicans they decided to jib s'en t themselves from the convention. The anti-Quay republicans took simi lar action. Ordered Hie It. A O. to be Sold. Baltimore, Jan. 28. Judges Got? and "Morris, in the United States circuit, court Friday handed down a decree for the foreclosure and sale of the 'Balti more & Ohio railroad, under the con solidated mortgage, and appointed A. S. Dunham and Arthur L. Spamer spe cial masters to make tlie sale. The property is to be sold as an entirety and the sale is to be made on 60 days* notice to be given by the special mas ters. and is to be at public auction at Camden station. Will Pay SIOO,OOO lor Proof. Chicago, Jan. 28.- The Chicago pack ers. Swift & Co. and Libby, McNeil & Libby, as a result of the criticisms made against the fresh meat furnished during the war, announce that they will jointly pay SIOO,OOO to anybody proving that chemicals were used to preserve any beef packed by them. marine Disaster Costs Five Live*. II South Norwalk, Conn., Jan. 28.—Dis abled by an accident to her steering gear during a trip up the sound Thurs day. the steam canal boat J. ('. Austin, of New York, ran on the rocks off Xor walk and sank. Accompanying her was the consort David 15. Fisk, loaded with coal. Five of the persons aboard the two vessels lost their lives. Peiinsylvania I.e*>'islator Hie*. Qlarrisfburg. Pa.. Jan. 28.—Represen tative llarry Manning, of Cum'berland county, died Friday of pneumonia. He was a democrat and supportil Jeuks for United States senator. FROZE TO DEATH. Gold Seekers Perish oil tlio Yaldez Glacier. A STORY OF SUFFERING. A Large Party of Minors Caught in a Blizzard. UNDER A BLANKET OF SNOW. ol' 111<* Alaskan < I i mate* Laid Down on 11><* Summit ol (In- (ilacier a«id Were Lulled Into a Law! Mrrp by (lie l><*a<lly < old. Seattle, Wash., Jan. 28. —The steam er Cottage City, from Alaska, brings news that a numlber ot' Copper river prospectors perished on the Yaldeis glacier. The following are known to have been lost: Charles Khron, Xew York City; ('. I'. Smith, Chicago; Ole Kvjen, Baldwin, Wis.; Henderson, Wisconsin; George Sweesey, -New York. Among the many badly frozen mi ners are: (ieorgc I'oalowitz, Xew York City; Sylvester Grog, St. Joseph, Mo.; Holven Kvjens, Baldwin, Wis. There are six men at Yaldez suffering from frozen feet, hands and face. A hos pital has been established at Twelve- Mile Camp, on the oiher side of the glacier, and 15 men arc suffering there from the same cause. All were frozen while trying to cross the glacier, but managed to get back into camp. The freezing of the Kvjens, father and son. is particularly sad. They started for Yaldez, 'but on getting well toward the summit of the glacier, found their feet freezing. Both start ed back. The son gave his father ex tra wrapping for his feet and as a re sult both the son's legs were frozen in a few minutes and he was unable to proceed. He bade his father good-bye and compelled him togo on without him. Then the boy laid down in the snow to die. His body will probably never be recovered. The father reach ed Twelve-Mile Camp very badly froz en and is not expected to live. Smith and Khron were members of the same party, in company with George I'oalowitz, .Sylvester Grog and several others. They started across the glacier early in December. Smith was the first to freeze, his feet. After they had crossed the summit and were going down the long stretch toward Yaldez his strength began to fail him. At last he could keep up no longer. Calling his companions around him he told tliem he was doomed even if they got him into camp and that they must try and save themselves. Telling them to tell his wife and children in Chicago how he died, lie lay down in the snow and was soon lulled into a last sleep by the deadly frost. Charles Khron wanted to lie down and die when the trip Was almost ufc an end. His comrades kept him mov ing in spite of the pain of his badly frozen feet and at last got him into Yaldez. His toes were so badly frozen that they fell off when his 'boots were cut awav. Blood poisoning- set in soon after and ten days afterward the mi ners buried him. He leaves a widow and family in Xew York. The third man of the party to lose his life was a miner named Henderson, from some small town in Wisconsin. He started out with the party, but was frozen before they reached the sum mit of the glacier. lie decided that his. only hope was to turn back. Soon, af ter he left the party a terrible blizzard swept over the glacier, obliterating all trails and making- travel impossible. He probably lost his way and perished. George I'oalowitz, of Xew York, was badly frozen. He returned on the Cottage City, in charge of Dr. Lewis, of Chicago. He will lose the greater part of both feet and is in danger of losing his life from blood poisoning. George Sweesey, also of Xew York, was a blacksmith at Yaldez for a long time, lie started across the glacier early in the winter, drawing a heavy sled. The details of his death are un known, for he was alone. He never reached the other side. The miners who arrived on the Cottage City say that many others perished like Swee sey. Tbr CnbitM Independence I'ar 112. Havana, Jan. 2 s ?. -Dr. Castillo is go ing to Kemedios in order to confer with Gen. Maximo Gomez regarding the formation of the projected Cuban independence party. The plan has but one idea, the termination of the mili tary occupation of the island as soon •as possible. The Spaniards have been invited to join in the movement and will be given representation on the committees. The organization of the new party will begin immediately in the towns of the island. The general purpose is to draw into the party the educated and wealthy and not to allow the military element to control it. <»»>|ier MINE C'OII«OII«IMII<III. Xew York. Jan. 2S. Definite steps in the formation of a big copper consoli dation were taken Friday when articles of incorporation were filed at Trenton, X..1.. for the Miners' Copper Co., with a capital of $2,000,000. Otters S'is,ooo lll'ivai'lt. Philadelphia, Jan. 28. —The Business Men's league has offered rewards ag gregating $25,000 for information lead ing to the discovery of purchase or at tempt to purchase the vote or intlu ence of members of the Pennsylvania legislature in the interest of any legis lation. and the conviction of the per pet r n tors. (iavo Anay tin- I'tol. Constantinople, Jan. 28.- A plot to assassinate the sultan has been given away by a conspirator, but the police, by too precipitately arresting four of the plotters, enabled several to escape- 3
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