TING'S TRAGIC DEATH
Inside History of tho Ori
ental Crisis.
How the Chinese Admiral Ignored
a Plausible Temptation To Desert
Ills Country and Became a Victim
of Its Brutal Customs - Story ot
Friendship and Patriotism.
Victoria, B. C„ March 18.—The Ca
nadian Pacifio steamship Empress of
India arrived hero with the following
advices from Toklo, Japan; Tho sur
render of the Chinese Ileet and of tho
remaining foresee of Wel-Hal-Wei con
stituted tho most striking scene In
the drama of tho war. Several days
before the evont Vice-Admiral Ito,
commander-in-chief of tho Japanese
naval squadron, had addressed a lot
tor to Admiral Ting, who held u cor
responding position on the Chinese
Bide. Tho two men wero Intimate
friends, as they had often comu to
gether before the breaking out of tho
war, and each had been attached to
the other by mutually similar quali
ties of good-fellowship and profession
al zeal. Admiral Ito, thereforo, In ad
dressing Admiral Ting by letter while
tho fleets commanded by the two ad
cnlrals wero waiting to destroy each
Other, divested himself entirely of his
public capacity and spoke simply as a
friend. The gist of tho letter was to
advise Admiral Ting to abandon the
domed cause and to take rofuge In
Japan until tho termination of the
war. Naturally, the question of Ad
miral Ting's personal safety was kept
out of sight. Admiral Ito based his
advice solely on patriotic motives.
China's disasters, he said, wore duo
to Inherent weakness. Thoy were tho
outcome of defective systems, corrupt
government and blind conservatism.
He continued:
"It has long boon fated that you
Bhould witness results such as aro
now before you. Can It bo tho duty
of the faithful subjects of the empire,
men really solicitous for its welfare,
to swim Idly with the tide now sweep
ing over the country by tho decree
of an ancient fate, and muKing no
effort to stem It? A single pillar can
not prevent the fall of a great edi
fice. By whatever reputation for hon
orable dealing tho Japanese soldiers
possess In tho eyes of tho world, I
vow that I believe that your wisest
course Is to como to Japan and wait
there till tho fortunes of your country
are again in tho ascendant."
lteiiiarkablc Circumstances.
Admiral Ito did not add to his repu
tation by this letter. The ethics It
advocates have never boen thoso
adopted by bravo und loyal men In
any age. Admiral Ting's duty wus In
tho real present, not In the hypotheti
cal future. He had to serve his coun
try, such as It was, and not to wait
to serve It such as It might be; to save
tho Aeet actually entrusted to his com
mand, not to save himself In vague
hope of commanding a better Aeet
hereafter. He adopted the only digni
fied course under tho circumstances
he left the letter unnoticed. Strange to
Bay, little comment has boen evoked
in tho east by this letter. It has,
however, a history which is still con
cealed from tho general public. Ad
miral Ito did not writo It. Ho was,
of course, a consenting party and
elnco the letter bore hTs signature, ho
must bear the responsibility. But tho
work of composition and inditing was
actually done by one of the foreign
military attaches. The language used
was English. It Is a curious and sug
gestive fact that in this war the Chin
ese and Japanese find tho English lan
guage the most convenient und acces
sible medium of communication. Tho
Chinoso admiral, when ho received
the letter, had a fine Aeet under his
command—a powerful ironclad, seven
cruisers, seven gunboats and elevon
torpedo boats. The land defences at
Wel-Hat-Wel were also Intact. Garri
soned by a strong body of troops and
excellently planned, they appeared Im
pregnable. Tho humiliating defeat of
tho Chinese, however, is well known
to the world.
TliigV Dlgniiiol Surrender.
Admiral Ting's case was now des
perate. On tho 12th of February he
dispatched to Admiral Ito the follow
ing letter;
"I have received a letter of sugges
tion addressed to mo by the officer
commanding the united Japanese
squadrons but I did not reply because
our countries were at war. Now,
however, having fought rosolutely,
having had my ships sunk and my
men doclmuted, I am ready to give
up the contest and ask for a cessation
of hostilities In order to save the lives
Of my people. I will surrender to the
Japaneso ships of war now in Wei-
Ilal-Wel harbor together with Liu
Kung Island forte and armament pro
vided my request Is oomplled with,
namely, that tho lives of all persons
connected with the army and navy,
Chinese and foreign, bo uninjured and
that they be allowed to return to their
homes. If this is acceded to the com
mander-in-chief of the British naval
squadron will become guarantor."
Admiral Ito accepted tho proposed
terms. lie dispensed, however, with
the foreign guarantoo offered by Ad
miral Ting. In acknowledging tho dis
patch of surrender Ito sent to his old
friend a fow cases of champagne,
claret, etc. But Ting would accept noth
ing. His mind was set on other things.
Tragi o Deaths.
Immediately after this the stout old
sailor retired to his cabin and poisoned
himself with opium. His example was
followed by tho second officer in com
mand, Commodore Liu, and by tho
officer commanding tho Liu Kung gar
rison, General Chang. These three
men had done their duty bravely, but
know that nothing excuses failure
where Chinese Judges are on tho
bench. To have returned homo would
have been to court certain disgrace
and decapitation and to Involve their
families in their fate. By dying as
thoy did. they saved their wives and
children and their own honor. Ad
miral Ito restored one of the captured
men-of-war In order that the bodies
of the three officers might be carried
home In due state and as tho vessel
6teamed out of Wel-Hal-Wel every
Japanese ship manned Its yards and
fired u salute to the memory of China's
Wavpcl eoldlerai
tmtsviTi&s.
fihelbyvillo, Terni.. Mafoh B.—The
Height Hotel burned yesterday. All
of the furniture was destroyed and the
guests had a narrow oaoape. Loss
about $7,600; Insured.
London, March 13.—A dispatch to the
Ex change Telegraph oompany Bays
that tho will of B. M. Durruughs, who
died at Monto Carlo on Fob. <3, be
queathe £4,000 to Henry Goorgc.
Akron. 0., March B.—<A boiler at tho
11. F. Goodrich Company exploded ycs
torday, killing John Vanoo and severely
wounding John Somervlllo. Tho ex
plosion took plaoo in tho shoddy de
partment.
Berlin, March B.—An Iron tablet bear
ing Bismarck's name In gold letters Is
to bo erected on April 1 on the Mlttog
steln, a granite rook forty feet high In
tho Giant Mountains, and the rock will
rechristened "the Dlsmarcksteln.'
Buffalo, March 13.-—For the socond
time within the last two years tho
business portion of the village of Jed
do, near Medina, has been destroyed
by ftro. Tho loss will reach about
$13,000. Insurance not ascertained.
Concord, N. H., March B.—Fred Law
rence, for some time advance agent for
F\>repaugh's and Barnum's shows, died
In his homo in London last night of
consumption. He was fifty-Beveai years
old, and leaves a widow and a daugh
ter.
Bridgeport, Conn., March B.—An ap
peal has been made against the sen
teee of Ave years, for criminal assault
on Flora Sutcllff by Joshua Rockwny.
Grounds for error has been sot up,
claiming the chßrgo of the Judgo was
not wholly Impartial.
Washington, March 11.—The an
nouncement that Senator Georgo of
Mississippi will not be a candldato for
re-election creates no surprise In this
city. Several weeks ago Senator
George stated that he purposed retiring
to private life at tho close of his pres
ent term.
Winnipeg, Man., March 13.—The Sul
tana mine shaft house at Rat Portage
took Are in tho drying room yesterday.
Two miners are dead and eight others
were almost suffocated to death. Tho
Are Is supposed to have boen started
by a pipe In the pocket of a coat hang
ing on tho wall.
Guthrie, O. T., March B.—J. N. Jenk
ins, a farmer, who had been to town
yesterday with a load of wood, was
found lying dead bosldo his wagon in
the outskirts of tho city early this
morning, shot through tho heart. K. 8.
Stroude, a neighbor, has been arrested,
charged with committing the murder.
Cannes, Franco, March B.—Brittania,
Allsa and Corsair started this morn
ing In a match for prizes of S4OO. $125
and S6O. Allsa won by 2 mln. 36 see.
actual time. Deducting time allowance
to Brittannla, tho new cutter won by
1 mln. 24 800. Allsa resembles tho
Vgilant In proAlo; her lines are easy.
Ithuca, N. Y„ March 13.—This city,
tho seat of Cornell university, has
gone dry. At 7 o'clock last night all
liquor licenses expired and there Is
now In office a no-license board of ex
cise. Tho liquor sellers all made appll
lcaton for a renewal of their licenses,
which wore all refused by the board.
The drug stores were given licenses,
however.
London, March 13.—Tho correspond
ent of the Daily News In Antwerp
says that 120 diamond workers, among
whom are some of the most skillful
artisans of their class, started yester
day for Liverpool, whence they will
take passage on tho ateamor Majostlc
for Now York. They have been en
gaged, It Is said, by an American syn
dicate to carry on their trade in tho
United States.
Minneapolis, March 12.—Harry T.
Hayward, opnvlcted of tho murder of
Catherine Ging, was sentenced by
Judgo Seagruve Smith, after a motion
for an arrest of sentence had boen
denied, to be hanged on a day Axed
by the governor of the Htate after tho
expiration of three months' confine
inont in tho Hennepin county Jail.
Hayward llstenod calmly to the s3h
tenco and showed no feeling after
wards.
Augusta, Ga., March 13.—Work on
the new cotton factory to be built by
the Aiken Manufacturing company at
Bath, six miles from this city, will
be commenced at once. The main
building Is to bo 315 feet long, 102 foot
wide, three storloa high, and built of
brick. Tho new mill will bo furnished
with 15,000 spindles and 450 looms and
will be completed and ready for opera
tion in about Ave months. It will glvo
employment to 600 operatives.
Boston, March 11.—Sixty-six Italians
who have been employed on the grade
construction of tho South Shoro rail
road, in Nova Scotia, have arrived
hero on the steamer Boston. A re
porter visited the steamer after her
arrival and ascertained that the riot
In camp was exaggerated in the pub
lished report. It was learned that the
sudden return of tho Italians was
mainly due to a desire to obtain work
where the labor Is light and tho wages
better.
Indianapolis, March 12. —A bitter
quarrel occurred between Lieut.-Gov.
Nye and Gov. Matthews shortly before
noon. This is the last day of the leg
islature and the lioutenant-governor
took advantage of his constitutional
right to pass no bills on the last day.
Gov. Matthews heard of this and
started out to hunt for Nye. Ho found
him In the speaker's room and de
manded that ho permit the passage
of the prize Aghting bills. Thoso pres
ent say that Nye told the govornor
to go to helL "I am running this sen
ate," said Nye, "and not a single bill
shall bo passed while I'm In the
chair." The govornor left iu a rage
and blows were narrowly averted.
Albany, March 11.—The reorganiza
tion plan of the Distilling and Cattle
foedlng company Is published In the
Albany papers. Tho plan as announced
is In marked contrast to the proposi
tion for a reorganization which eman
ated from President Oreenhut and
which was submitted to tho Albany
stockholders for their opinion. It was
here at Albany, when this proposition
was made, that the agitation was
started which resulted In tho upheaval
which has changed the management
of the property. The stock owned hero
Is held largely by those in the whiskey
trude and these as well as other owners
of the stock in this vicinity unani
mously endorse tho protective commit
tee's call, and will deposit their stock
;at onco with tho M&uh&tUtfS ffruJt
jompany. __
TURKISH BARBARITIES
Armenians Imprisoned on
Forged Evidence.
Fiendish Sohorao To Broed Disease
Among Prisoners and Let Thom
Die from Neglect and Starvation.
Charges of Soditlou Fabricated as
ICxcu.se for Persecution.
New York, March 13.—The Independ
ent speaks as follows of the atrocities
of the Turks toward the Armenians:
"From all reports It appears that tbo
investigating Commission In eastern
Turkey are discovering that tho situa
tion Is and has been much worse than
the government has been disposed to
acknowledge. Meanwhile reports con
tinue to coma in from other sections of
the country of most brutal treatment
by Turkish oAlcers. In the north where
the Derslm Kurds dominate tho whole
region, there seems to have been spec
ial zeal In searching for proofs of sedi
tion among the Armenians. In two vil- .
lages papers were found stating that a
certain order for arms had been Ailed
and the arms forwarded. But thoro
were no weapons of any kind to bo
found among the Christians, surround
ed by armed Kurds and soldiers. Sub
sequently a man confessed that he
himself had forgud tho papers. Not
withstanding this, lifty people, thirty
from one village, were Imprisoned, of
whom nlnteen were subsequently re
leased, Ave dlod and 27, at the last ac
count, were still under arrest. Four
teen of these had been at work in a re
mote part of the country, but had boen
brought back there because their forged
names wero upon one of the letters.
Tho prison was a stable which had been
used by the cavalry. A quantity of wet
sand was brought in and put upon the
ground already wet and covered with
boards. There were only two small
windows and soon typhus fever broke
out among tho men. A physician was
sent for whose Arst effort was to Iso
late tho sick. In this ho fallod, al
though there was a room that could
easily have been securod. Sick and
well wero all kept together. Three of the
prisoners had government rations, con
sisting of a small loaf of broad dally.
The rest had to caro for themselves.
When lime was desired, to be used as a
disinfectant, it was refused on tho
ground that there was no money to
pay for it It would coat 20 cents a
day. Not a mill could bo had to secure
suitable food for sick, and, In some
cases, tho doctor gavo monoy from his
own pocket for tho purpose. To many
It looked as If the government wished
these people to die as the easiest way
to dispose of thom. Everywhere
throughout Asia Minor the Christiana
are in constant fear of the Turks, who
are being stirred up by their priests
to provide themselves with arms In !
ardor to be prepared for any emergency, j
Everywhere the prisons are crowded
with political prisoners, most, If not ,
all, absolutely Innocent of any seditious '
intentions. In Constantinople itself wo
are glad to learn that matters are more
quiet. The note frum the foreign am
bassadors demanding better police su
pervision seems to huvo had some ef
fect."
Cut In Wages.
Pittsburg, March 13.—Employes of tho
Pennsylvania railroad shops and the
transfer oAlcers have received notice of
a reduction in wages, to go Into effect
Monday next. It la also assorted that
after that date all employes must pay
faro while going to aud from work, all
passes having been recalled. The re
duction has caused somo excitement
among tho Ave hundred men affected
and there Is some talk of a strike. Tho
reason for the reduction and the taking
away of free transportation has not
yet boen ascertained. It Is reported
that In some Instances the wago re
duction amounts to a forty per cent
cut.
Fatal Purities.
Indianapolis, Ind., March 13.—As a ro
sult of the row which disgraced tho
closing session of tho legislature last
midnight, Myron D. King, the govern
or's private secretary, is not expected
to live. A rib was broken and it Is
pressing upon the heart. King was the
centre of a rush made by the republi
cans to prevent him from delivering a
vetoed bill to the house. Great excite
ment prevails and tlhe members who as
sisted in the assult upon King are
leaving the city to avoid arrest.
Cleveland's Outing.
Cape Henry, Va., March 13.—Mr.
Cloveland Anlshed his duck hunt at
Cape Hatteras and is now homeward
bound. If it Is a good day to-day, Mr.
Cleveland will probably hunt for a few
hours in the vicinity of Currituck Light,
though ducks have been unusually
scarce there this season.
Harrison Convalesooiit.
Indianapolis, March 13.—Ex-Presl
dent Benamln Harrison Is in a much
Improved condition. Dr. Jameson, who
has been attonding Mr. Harrison, re
ports that his patient is entirely out of
danger, and that ho will bo able to bo
out In a fow days.
NEW YORK MARKETS.
WHEAT—Trade on spot Is quiet, ow
ing to tho higher prices asked.
CORN—Spot scarce und held higher,
checking trade, No. 2 quoted 53 aAoat;
steamer yellow 51% elevator.
OATS—Spot quiet but held strongly,
especially mixed. No. 2 whlto 37537%,
No. 2 mixed 33%(&34.
PORK-—Spot Arm with a fair Inquiry.
BUTTER—Receipts show a decrease,
but the demand continues slow, and
prices show u further decline In most
grades. New butter, creamery, western
extras, 19 c.; creamery, western, sec
onds to Arsts, 14(Q)18c.; state dairy, half
flrkin tubs, fancy, 17%®18c; stato dairy,
half-Arkln tubs, seconds to Arsts, 12$
17c.; western imitation creamery, sec
onds to Arsts, 9® 14c.; western dairy,
Arsts, 12(g)18c.; western dairy thirds to
seconds, 8$ 10c.; western factory, fancy,
llVfe(g)l2c.; western factory, Arsts, 9<Q)lO
c.; western factory, thirds to seconds,
7sß%c.
CHEESE —Strictly fancy, especially
small size colored, strong owing to tho
steady decrease in tho supply. Local
buyers are showing fiuir interest*.
THFJ NEWS CONDENSED. f?
Panama, March 11.—A dispatch from
Colon says Caturlno Garzo, the Mex
ican revolutionist, has been klllod.
Augusta, Mo., March 13.—Yesterday's
! election resulted In a clean sweep for
the republicans who re-elected Mayor
Milllkln by an Increased majority.
Rlohfard, Vt., March B.—Jerry Lar
kln, tho oldest man In Franklin
County, portoaps Vermont, is dead,
aged 10(J years. He was born In Ire
land.
London, March 11.—Tho Rothschilds
announce that the scrip of the United
States loan will be delivered on Tues
day in exchange for letters of allot
ment.
Bethlehem, Pa., March 11. —Tho
largest steel mill of the Bethlehem Iron
Company will rosume operations to
day on a twelve thousand ton order
for a Georgia railroad. Fifteen hund
red Idle workmen will bt; given employ
ment
Kansas City, Mo., March 7.—Gas es
caping from a leaky pipe In the office of
Lewie Day, a real estate agerit yes
terday, caught Are and exploded, fa
tally Injuring John Lynch and hurting
Billy McCormick and Clarence McEl
roy, nil firemen, and destroying the
building.
Boston, March B.—The case against
Dr. Henry Q. Bishop, alias Bailey, as
principle, and Aplo L. Johnson, colored,
as aeeeeory before the fact, to an al
leged criminal opera ton upon Florenco
Adley, colored, on January 23, was yes
terday continued by Judgo Brown in
the Municipal Court to March 23.
Saratoga, . Y., March B.—The safe In
tho office of Robert Wells, a ginger oJo
manufacturer, was tampered with last
Monday night, but no money was ob
tained. An employe admitted that ho
had tampered with tho safe, and also
confessed that ho had stolen SIOO from
It several months ago. He has been
committed for the Grand Jury.
Reading, Fa., March 11.—Mrs. Susan
Dautich, aged 60 years, who was bit
ten by a dog Ave weeks ago, died with
all bho symptoms of hydrophobia. Sho
was seized with spas-ma on Thursday
| and it was necessary to keep her under
the influence of opiatos. At times sho
would brtrk like a dog, and went into
convulsions at the sight of water.
New York, March 13.—The coroner's
! jury who have been investigating as
! to tho causo of the collapse, on March
il, of the building In course of eree
| tion at 153 Orchard street, In which
; four workmen were killed, returned a
i verdict finding that the primary
I causes of tho disaster wero faulty
, plans, and gross carelessness and Ig
norance on tho part of tho builders.
St. Johns, N. F., March 13. —Gov-
ernor Sir Torrance O'Brien has re
ceived completo returns from all avail
able sources In regard to tho suffer
ing in this city, with the result that
his report to the home office in Lon
don will show 50 per cent, of the en
tire population of the city to be either
receiving or In noed of assistance to
keep starvation from their doors.
Grand Rapids, Mich., March B.—Peter
Blanksma, of Walker, yesterday set
up a unique defense In the police court,
whore ho was arranged on a charge of
non-support. Blanksma married a
pretty Wyoming township girl last
j January, and after two days of mur
rled life ho left her. He now declares
' that ho was hypnotized by the girl,
and will try to have tho marriage an
nulled on that ground.
Buffalo, N. Y., March B.—Barney
Murray, tho convicted murderer of
William Bright, was to have been sen
tenced to life imprisonment at Auburn
yesterday, but on account of the al-
I loged misconduct on tho part of the
jury In visiting the scene of the shoot
ing without permission, tho court may
decide that the prisoner Is entitlod to a
new trial. Justice Ward said ho would
give his decision to-morrow.
Fall River, Mass., March 11.—Patrick
Sullivan, aged 59 years, met with death
from an extraordinary cause. About
9 o'colck ho went to bod with throe
pieces of money in his mouth. When
his wife went to awaken him in tho
morning, his body was cold and he had
probably been dead for some hours.
The medical examiner was called and
It was found that Sullivan had swal
lowed a half dollar, a quarter dollar
and a nickel.
London, March 13. —Frank P. Slavin
has again challenged Peter Jackson,
the colored pugilist, to make a match
with him for £I,OOO a side. Slavin ob
jects, however, to the light coming off
undor the auspices of the National
Sporting club, believing that that or
ganization would favor Jackson. Ted
Pritchard has Issued another chal
lenge to Frank Craig, the "Harlem
Coffee Cooler." O'Brien, of Cardiff,
also has challenged Craig.
Seymour, Ind., March B.—This morn
ing Edgar Holmes, while quarreling
over property left him by their mother,
shot and fatally wounded his sister
Florence, keeper of a disreputable
house In this city. The woman was
armed with a revolved* and flred twice
at her brother, who, while attempting
to prevent her from firing the third
shot, aecidcnlly discharged his own
weapon, the ball taking effect imme
diately behind her left ear, killing her
almost Instantly.
Harriaburg, Ha., March 11.—The con
tract for the steel work for the first
section of the Boston subway, through
which electric cars will run, was let
to the Pe.nnsylxa.nia Steel company, of
Steel'ton. Pa. The company have made
extensive preparations at their plant
Which will enable them to roll the
large eye beams included in the con
tract, and which hitherto have been
made by only one mill in the country.
The first section of tho subway will
bo two thousand feet long under Bos
ton Common and will contain two mil
lion pounds of steel. This contract will
keep the Steelton mills busy nearly all
summer.
Peru, Ind., March 12.—President
Ashley of tho Wabash railway has
evolved a new plan for pensioning and
providing insurance for the employ
ees of that system. Tho company is
to set aside a certain sum of money
each year to be Invested as an Insur
ance fund, tho men to bo paid accord
ing to length of service and good rec
ord. Five years from now, In 1900,
would give those entitled SI,OOO at
death. For each five years' service
thereafter SI,OOO additional would be
paid until the limit as provided is
reached. His plan also provides for
a pension under which employees who
become disabled or grow old In tho
service, will receive stated amounts.
SALUTE OF SOLID SHOT
Questionable Action of a
Spanish Warship.
An American Passenger Steamship
Chased and Fired on Without Ap
parent Justification—Seorotary of
State Oreshatn Notified and Intor
national Complications May Arise.
Now York, March 13.—The American
mull steamship Alllanca was fired up
on March 8 by a Spanish gunboat off
the eastern shore of Cuba. Seoretary
Gresham has been formality notified
of the circumstances and the affair
may lead to serious complications. Tho
story told by the Allianca's officers
Is that at daylight last Friday morn
ing about 0:30 o'clock, while going
through the Windward passage from
the Caribbean sea to tho Atlantic, a
ship was seen coming out from under
the land of Cape Maysl, the eastern
point of Cuba. The stranger laid her
courso with the evident object of in
tercepting the Alllanca, and at 7
o'clock she hoisted the orange and
crimson colors which, taken with her
build and general appearance, left no
doubt In the minds of those aboard
the Alllanca that she was a Spanish
man-of-war. No sooner were the gun
boat's colors seen at her mlzzen peak
than Captain Crossinan of the Alll
anca ordered the stars and stripes
to be hoisted on the jack staff ovor
the taffrail and dipped three times
in sulfite. The marine courtesy was
returned In kind by the warship and
tho Allianca's ensign was unbent from
its halliards and stowed away. Hardly
had this been accomplished than tho
Spaniard again displayed his colors,
and, as a mark of extra politeness
Captain Grossman ordered the Alli
anca's flag to be run up and dipped
again, and then left flying. Again
was the salute acknowledged, and then
to the utter amazement of those
aboard the Amorican steamer, a blank
shot was flred from one of tho war
vessel's forward port guns. The shot
was probably meant as an invitation
to the Alllanca to heave to, but Cap
tain Crossman had no Intention of
obeying tho summons. Ho remarked
to Second Officer Itussell, who was
on duty on the bridge, "Tho Spaniard
seems to bo firing a shot," and thon
calmly kept to his courso. Soon
another blank shot was flred, which
the captain greeted by saying, "All
right; let him shoot to h—ll."
Shooting In Earnest.
A third shot was flred,. but this
time It was shot in earnest. It was
a solid shot and not a harmless blank
cartridge with which tho gunboat
next charged her bow port rlflo, and
tfie yawed from her course that the
gun might be aimed at the Yankee
merchantman. Tho course of tho shot
could bo seen whore It rlcoohetod along
the water boforo Anally going to the
bottom, a full quarter of a mile short
of its mark. Still Captain Crossman
kept his course and waited for tho
gunboat to overtake him, if it could.
The black smoke began to pour from
tho gunboat's funnel and the water
around her bow to heap up in away
that showed that hor Arcs were being
vigorously stoked and steam forced up
to its big heat limit. The gunboat
flred again, ten mlnutos later, and
still again after another equal inter
val of tlmo. But observation through
tho glass showed that she was grad
ually falling astern, and aftor a chase
lasting for twenty-five miles she gave
it up and laid away on hor courso.
Captain Crossman was very Indignant
over the occurrence. He Hald:
"We wero from six to eight miles
off shore when tho occurrence took
place, and not. In Spanish Jurisdiction
at all. We wore to the southward of
Cuba when we first sighted the war
ship and far away from Guantanamo,
whero I understand they have boon
having trouble in that country. In
consequence of this I took particular
pains to keep off my ordinary course.
1 usually pass within a mile of Cape
Mays!, but on this trip I was from
four and a half to five miles off shore,
and therefore outside the Spanish Jur
isdiction, as I knew that a gunboat
was patrolling those waters. I could
not seo any reason why he could stop
mo on the high sea. If It had been
one of our men-of-war I might have
stopped, as he might have wanted to
send some mall, of I would have
stopped if he had been in distress—
always. But if he wanted to talk with
powder and shot, he'd haro to catch
us first.
"If I had boon within one marino
league of shore, I would have stopped
my ship; but I wasn't, and he had no
right to stop mo. Wo wore going at
our usual speed of thirteen knots,
when we met the warship, and we
kept it up. Although he flred up, he
couldn't make more than about eleven
and a half knots, and we slowly
dropped him astern. I suppose he
wanted to show the authority and
prestige of a warship, but, time is
valuable, in this business, and I have
none to waste on gunboats. Besides,
anyone with half the eye of a seaman,
could see that this was an ordinary
passenger steamer with awnings
spread fore and aft, just going about
her business. He set no signals till
we were so far away we couldn't read
them. It may be that the ship was a
new one on that station. One thing
that makes it look that way was that
the ship was painted black, and her
bottom seemed very clean. They al
ways paint their ships on that station
white. But he could easily have seen
that this was not the kind of ship
for a filibusterer."
Captain Crossman Is the senior com
mander of tho Columbian line, and
commodore of the fleet.
Elbe Rescuers Rewarded.
London, March 13.—The mayor of
Lowestoft has publicly presented to
the crew of tho fißhing boat WUdfiower
which picked up the survivors of the
steamer Elbe, tho sum of £7ss. This
amount was subscribed in response to
an appeal made by tho mayor. Tho
crew were also presented with a pho
tograph of tho surviving officers or
the Elbe, which was sent with a letter
expressing the gratitude of the North
German Lloyd company. One hundred
pounds will bo privately presented to
the crew.
MtAIIS NEUBURGER'S BARGAINS
13argai 11 Emporium.
ALL WINTER GOODS MUST GO REGARDLESS OF COST.
SIO.OO overcoat now - - 811.00 SIO.OO storm overcoat now - $7.00
El.oo overcoat now - - 9.00 9.00 storm overcoat now - 0.00
Hi.oo overcoat now - - 7.75 8.00 storm overcoat now - 6.25
10.00 overcoat now - - 0.00
Children's overcoats from SI.OO upward; about 250 to select from; don't fail to
see them. Table No. 1 comprises over 200 children's suits; prices run from $1.50
to $2.50; you can have your choice of any of them for $1.20. This is the greatest
bargain ever olTered. Come early so that you can have first choice.
Underwear only in all-wool goods: senatary.
$1.50 shirts or drawers now - 89c Men's flannel dress shirts:
1.25 shirts or drawers now - 78c $1.50 shirts now - - $1.05
LOO shirts or drawers now - 08c 1.25 shirts now - - .85
You can have any of the above in red, 1.00 shirts now - - .78
natural wool, camel's hair or the natural .85 shirts now - - .08
Our Dry Goods Department
Contains the only complete stock in town of all varieties of goods. It is an
impossibility to quote priees, although we will let you know that we are selling
dress gingham, Lancaster apron gingham, shaker flannel, best indigo blue calico
and bleached muslin at 6c per yard. Unbleached muslin at 4c per yard.
Boots, Shoes and Rubber Goods.
Men's heavy veal calf tap sole shoeß, 88c; men's heavy veal calf tap sole boots,
8100; men's heavy grain leather tap sole boots, 81.65; men's kangaroo dress shoes,
82.00; men's fine calf dress shoes, 81.00; men's fine satin calf dress shoes, 81.50.
Ladies' 81.5 ) slippers, 81.15; ladies' 81.25 slippers, 90c; ladies' fine dress shoes,
patent tip, 05c; ladies' fine dress shoes, patent tip, heel or spring heel, 81.20; la
dies' fine dress shoes, patent tip, heel or spring heel, 81.50; men's rubber boots,
82.25; men's felt bootß, 82.00.
This is for 30 days only. We must reduce our stock as much as possible, as
we are going to take an inventory. Cut this ad out and bring it with you so that
you don't forget the great bargains which we have quoted. Ask for the P. O. 8.
of A. building, if you don't know where it is.
Jos. Neuburger's Bargain Emporium,
IF'reelaxi.d., Fa.
Philip Gerilz,
Comer Front and Centre Streets. ■
lam the oldest jeweler 111 town. I have had .
the largest practical experience in repairing
and will guarantee you thorough work.
I have always in stock the largest assortment
of Watches, Clocks, Silverware, Platedware,
ltings, Diamonds and Musical Instruments.
I will do ENGRAVING FREE OF CHARGE
on any article purchased from me.
W.L. DOUGLAS
CMFUFI' ISTHEBEST. ,
FIT FOR A KING,
fs. CORDOVAN,
V FRENCH AENAMELFED CALF.
V4*3.sp FINE CALF SIKANGAROOL
gf *3.50 POLICE.3 SOLES.
1 soso*2. WORKINgmem'O
J*F .EXTRA FINE- **•
Y $ 2.? IT? BOYS'SCHOOLSHQEI
JR LADIES'
SEND FOR CATALOGUE
GPW'L-DOU&LAS*
- DKOCKTON.MASS.
Over One Million People wear the <
W. L. Douglas $3 & $4 Shoes
All our shoes are equally satisfactory
They give the best value for the inonev.
They equal custom shoes In style and lit.
Thsfr wearing qualities are unsurpassed.
The prices ure uniform,--stamped on sole.
From $i to $3 saved over other makes.
If your dealer cannot supply you we can. Sold by
Hllgh Mlllloy, Centre and Walnut Sts.
Dr. H. W. MONROE,
Dentist.
Located permanently in Birkbeck brick,
second floor, rooms 1, 2 and 3, oxer Smith's
shoe store, Freeland, l*a.
Uas and ether administered for the pain
less extraction of teeth. Teeth filled and ar
tificial teeth inserted.
Reasonable prices and
ALL WORK GUARANTEED.
CONDY 0. BOYLE,
dealer In
Liquors, Wine, Beer, Etc,
The flnest brands of domestic and
imported wblskev on sale at his new
and handsome saloon. Fresh Roches- m
tor and Hailuntinc beer and Young
ling's porter on tap.
Centre - Street, - Five - Points.
Wm. Wehrman,
WATCHMAKER.
85 Centre Street,
FREED AND, PA.
New watches and clocks for sale. Cheap
est rejsiiring store in town. Work promptly
attended to and guaranteed.
ALEX. SHOLLACE,
BOTTLEB..,
Beer, Sorter, WTLaae,
and X^lq.-aoua.
Cow Wuhlngtum and Wabrat ntwi*Tliwlaiid.
COTTAGE HOTEL.
Washington and Main Streets.
FRED. HAAS, Trop.
First-class accomodation for permanent and
transient guests. Good table. Fair rates, liar
finely ptooked. Stable attached. .
Harness!
Harness!
Light Carriage Harness,
$5.50, $7, $9 and $10.50.
Heavy Express Harness,
$16.50, sl9, S2O and $22.
Heavy Team Harness,
double, $25, S2B and S3O.
GEO. WISE, <
Jeddo and Freeland, Pa.
A new stock of blankets, lap
robes, buffalo robes, etc., just
arrived, are selling cheap.
Anthracite coal used exclusively, insuring
cleanliness and comfort.
ARRANGEMENT OF PASSENGER TUAINS.
NOV. 18, 1804.
LEAVE FREELAND.
0 05, 8 25, y 33. 10 41 a in, 1 35, 2 27, 3 40, 4 25,
0 12, u 58, H 05, 8 57 p m, for Drifton, Jeddo, Lum
ber Yu*d, Stockton and 11 a/let on.
0 05, 8 25, 933 a in, 1 36, 3 40, 4 25 p m, for
Munch Chunk, Allentowu, Retblchem, l'hila.,
Huston and New York.
(i 05, y 33, 10 41 a in, 2 27, 4 25. 058 pm, for
Mahanoy City, Shenandoah and Pottsville.
7 26, 10 56 a in, 11 54,4 34 p in, (via Highland
Ilranch) for White Haven, Glen Summit, Wilkes
llarre, I'ittston and L. and R. Junction. £
HUNDAY TKAINB.
11 40 n m and 3 45 p m for Drifton, Jeddo, Lum
ber Yard and Ha/Jcton.
3 45 n in for Delano, Mahanoy City, Shenan
doah. New York and Philadelphia.
ARRIVE AT FREELAND.
7ML 9 27, 10 68. 11 64 am, 12 68. 2 13, 4 34, 6 33,
6 58, 847 p m, from lla/.leton, Stockton, Lum
ber Yard, Jeddo and Drifton.
7 26, 9 27, 10 56 a m, 2 13, 4 34, 6 58 pro. from
Delano, Mahanoy City and Shenandoah (via
New Boston Branch).
12 58, 5 33, 8 47 p m. from New York, Enston,
Philadelphia, Bethlehem, Allentowu and Maueb
Chunk.
9 27, 10 56 a m. 12 58, 6 33, 658 847 i> ra, from
Huston, l'hila., Bethlehem and Munch Chunk.
9 33, 10 41 a in, 2 27,6 58 p in from White Haven.
Glen Summit, Vv iikes-Barre. I'ittston and L. and
B. Junction (via Highland Branch).
SUNDAY TRAINS.
11 31 a m and 331 pm, from Hozleton, Lum
ber Y'ard, Jeddo and Drifton.
11 31 u m from Delano, Iluzleton, Philadelphia
and Hastou.
3 31 p in from Delano and Mahanoy region.
For further information inquire of Ticket
Agents.
CHAS. S. LEE, Gen'l I'ass. Agent,
l'hila.. Pa. A
ROLLIN 11. WILBUR. Gen. Supt. East. Div. "
A. W. NONNEMACHER, Ass'tG. P. A.,
South Bethlehem, Pa.
TIIE DELAWARE, SUSQUEHANNA ANL
SCHUYLKILL RAILROAD.
Time table in effect January 20,1895.
Trains leave Drifton for Jeddo, Eckley, Ha/.10
Brook, Stockton, Beaver Meadow ltoud, Roan
and Ha/.lcton Junction at 6 (JO, 6 10 a in, 12 09,
4 15 p m, daily except Sunduy, and 7 (JO a in, 2 36
p in, Sunday.
Trains leave Drifton for Harwood, Cranberry,
Toiuhickcn and Deringer at 600 u ra, 12 09 p m,
daily except Sunday; and 7 03 a m, 238 p m,
Sunday.
Trains leave Drifton for Oneida Junction,
Harwood Road, Humboldt Road, Oncidu anu
Sheppton utO 10 a in, 1209, 4 15 p in, daily except
Sunday; and 7 03 a in, 2 38 p m, Sunday.
Trains leave Ha/Jeton Junction for Harwood,
Cranberry, Tomhieken and Deringer at 636 a
m, 1 58 p in, daily except Sumluy; and b 53 a m,
122 p in, Sunday.
Trains leave Ha/Jeton Junction for Oneida
Junction, Harwood lload, Humboldt Koud,
Oneida and Sheppton at 6 47, 9 37 u ra, 12 40, 4 46
p m, dally except Sunday; and 7 37 a in, 30b p
m, Sunday.
Trains leave Deringer for Tomhieken, Cran
berry, Harwood, Hu/Jeton Junction, Koun,
Beaver Meadow Road. Stockton, llazle Brook,
Eckley, Jeddo and Drifton at 2 55, 607 p m,
dally except Sunduy; and 9 37 a in, 6 07 p ra,
Sunday.
Trains leave Sheppton for Oneida, Humboldt .
Road, Harwood Road, Oneida Junction, Hazle- w
ton Junction and Rutin at 8 18, 10 15 a m, 1 15,
5 25 p m, daily except Sunduy; and 8 09 u m, 3 44
p m, Sunday.
Trains leave Sheppton for Beaver Meadow
Road, Stockton, Hazle Brook, Eckley, Jeddo
and Drifton at 10 15 u m, 5 25 p in, dully, except
Sunduy; and 8 09 a m, 3 44 n m, Sunduy.
Trains leave Huzleton Junction lor Beaver
Meadow Road, Stockton, Ha/Je Brook, Eckley,
Jeddo uud Drifton ut 10 38 u in, 3 26, 5 47, 6 40 p
m, daily, except Sunday; and 10 08 a m, 6 38 p m,
Sunday.
All trains connect at Iluzleton Junction with
electric ears for Ha/Jeton, Jeunesville, Audcu
ried and other points on the Traction Com
pany's line.
Trains leaving Drifton at 6 10 u m, lla/Jcton
Junction at 937 a m, and Sheppton at 8 18 u in,
connect at Oneida Junction with Lehigh Valley
traius cast and west.
Train leaving Drifton at 6 00 a m makes con
nection at Deringer with I'. It. R. train lor
Wilkes-llarro, Suubury, iiarrisburg and points
west. DANIEL COXB,
Superintendent.
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