THE MORNINO OKEGOOTAtf, JULY WED2JESDAY, 11, 1900.
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M'KINLEY IN DANGER
A 'Plot to Assassinate the
President. -
SPANISH AND CUBAN CONSPIRACY
One of the Men Weakened and Sent
a Warning: Letter Detectives
on Guard.
NEW YORK, July 1L The World Bays:
"A. plot to assassinate President McKln
ley has been frustrated. It -was concocted
hy a group of Spanish and Cuban con
spirators who had headquarters In New
York.
One of the plotters weakened and sent
a warning letter to a member of the Re
publican National Committee. The let
ter -was placed In the hands of Secretary
Charles Dick, -who referred It to Chair
man Odell. of the New York state com
mittee, for Investigation. Chairman Odell
engaged a detective, -who speedily verified
certain allegations made In the warning
letter. Thereupon Mr. Odell reported to
Secretary Dick, who laid all the facts
before Chairman Mark Hanna.
"Mr. Odell's report caused great alarm
among the President's close friends and
advisers. Mr. Odell made it plain that
lie regarded the plot as a matter of the
utmost seriousness, and urged that ex
treme precautions be taken to keep the
President out of harm's reach.
"Messrs. Dick and Hanna laid the whole
matter before the President before he de
parted for Canton. They instructed Mr.
Odell to continue his investigation, and
cautioned him to work with the utmost
secrecy.
"To a World reporter last night Mr.
Odell admitted that he and certain mem
bers of the National committee had dis
covered a plot to assassinate the Presi
dent. " 'Yes. It is true.' he said, "but T resrret
exceedingly that the matter has become
public.'
"He was extremely anxious that no ref
erence whatever should be made to the
matter. Special detectives are guarding
the President in Canton."
M'KINLEY'S NOTIFICATION,
Pinal Preparations Made for the
Committee's Trip.
CLEVELAND, O., July 10. Final prepa
rations have been completed by Senator
Hanna for the trip of the notification
committee from this city to Canton next
Thursday. The special train of five cars
will leave Cleveland at 9:30 A. M. In
addition to the notification committee, the
train will carry the Tippecanoe Club, of
this city, and a band. There will be a
number of invited guests of Senator Han
na, making the total number of persons
in the party about 300. t The train will
reach Canton shortly before noon. Re
turning, it will reach Cleveland about
6P.1I.
CANTON, O., July 10. Acting Secre
tary Grant, of the citizens' reception com
mittee, is receiving announcements from
clubs, cities and towns of delegations
coming here on notification day, Thurs
day. He anticipates a large crowd, and
is making arrangements for receiving and
entertaining the visitors.
Roonevelt Goes to Albany.
NEW YORK, July 10. Governor Roose
velt passed through the city, en route to
Albany. He will return to New York to
morrow ( to prepare for the reception of
the notification committee of the Repub
lican National Committee.
REPBBLICAX LEAGUE.
Attendance "Will De Large at Na
tional Convention.
ST. PAUL, Minn., July 10. Secretary
Stone, of the National League of Repub
lican Clubs, who Is now here to remain
until after the convention next week, has
received assurance of the attendance from
so miny clubs that he has an opinion
that this year's will be one cf the largest
and most successful conventions ever
held. The "fact that Governor Roosevelt
will be present and speak is arousing
much interest, especially throughout the
West. His speech at the convention will
be really the opening of the Republican
campaign.
Governor Roosevelt, who will leave New
York Sunday night, will come from, Chi
cago to this city Monday nlgbt.on a' spe
cial train carrying the Illinois League,
and preparations have been completed
for a reception on his arrival here. Among
others who are to be present are ex
Presldents McAlpln, Woodmansee and
Tracy. Senator Isaac Miller Hamilton,
president of the Illinois League, is the
only candidate for president thus far
announced.
WEST VIRGINIA REPUBLICANS.
Senator Ellcins Working: for Re
election. CHARLESTON. W. Va.. July 10. There
are many leaders and delegates here for
the Republican State convention, which
will convene tomorrow. Hon. A. B.
White, of Parkersburg. who seems to
have no opposition for the nomination for
Governor, has been here conferring with
Chairman Dawson and others since last
Saturday.
eSnator Elklns, who Is to bo temporary
chairman of the convention, arrived to
day and conferred with many candidates
for members of the Legislature. The
Legislature selected this year will elect
the successor of Elklns In the Senate.
There are two nominations to be made
for Supreme Judge.
Blethen Was at Lincoln. '
LINCOLN. Neb.. July 10. JUden J.
Blethen, of the Seattle Times, who was
a delegate to the recent Silver Republican
National Convention, spent the day in
Lincoln, at the Invitation of Mr. Bryan.
The situation on the Pacific Coast was
thoroughly canvassed. Mr. Blethen said
the feeling among the Silver Republicans
of the Coast was quite bitter, on account
of Mr. Towne's defeat at the Democratic
National Convention, but he believed that
should they and the Populists be given In
fluence In state affairs in the event of Mr.
Bryan's election, fusion could be suc
cessfully effected.
Democratic Leaders at Chicago.
CHICAGO. July 10. Senator J. K.
Tones, chairman of the National commit
tee; J. G. Johnson, chairman of the exec
utive committee: C A. Walsh, National
secretary; National Committeeman D. J.
Campau. Senator White, of California,
and J. Hamilton Lewis, of Washington,
arrived here today from Lincoln, Neb.
Senator Jones will remain here to direct
the campaign.
Retirement of Colonel Dick.
COLUMBUS. July 10. The Republican
state central committee today chose a
state executive committee which organ
ized by electing Charles F. Dick, of Ak
ron, chairman. This is taken to settle
the retirement of Colonel Dick as secre
tary of the late Republican executive
committee and it is understood to be
President McKlnley's wish.
WILL NOT TOTE FOR BRYAN.
Eastern Democrats Say Kansas City
Platform Is Odions.
St. Louis Globe-Democrat, '
The Kansas City anti-imperialist plank
has scarcely been mentioned In this city
since the text of the remarkable docu
ment which the Kansas City convention
adopted, as a platform was made public.
Everybody talks of the financial plank,
and nothing else, and there Is no longer
any doubt about what the Gold Demo
crats are going to do. Ninety per cent of
them are going to vote for McKlnley and
Roosevelt. The other 10 per cent have no
hesitation Jn saying that they are not
going to support Mr. Bryan, but they will
not commit themselves to any course at
the present time.
There was some talk around town to
day about a third ticket. Most Gold
Democrats dc not want one. They are
opposed to Bryanlsin In any shape, and
want to kill it so that it will stay killed,
and they think that the best way to do
it will be to vote for McKlnley.
No Republicans in the city are more
confident of the election of McKlnley and
Roosevelt than the Gold Democrats. A
large number of those who were seen to
day said that the entire East was lost
to the Democratic ticket by the action
of the Kansas City convention: In putting
a straight declaration for free silver In
the platform. As far as New York is
concerned, they said, Bryan has about
as much chance to carry it as has the
candidate on the Socialist ticket.
The Gold Democrats are particularly
angry with Bryan for dragging down
their state ticket with him Without tho
sliver plank, they say, their candidate
for Governor In this state might havo
been elected, but with such a ghost star
ing him in the face he has absolutely
no chance.
Abram 8. Hewitt said today that the
Kansas City convention had made the
issue of the campaign plain in trying
to hide It. The fight goes back to the
battle-ground of four years ago, he Bald,
and the Republicans find themselves
better equipped for the struggle than
they were when they triumphed before.
The Republicans are committed to a gold
standard, while the Democrats are In
the position of having reaffirmed a finan
cial system that the people of the whole
country have shown that they will havo
none of. Despite the efforts of the Dem
ocrats to make Imperialism the Issue of
the campaign, silver Is the Issue, and can
not be hidden, and there is little doubt
that Bryanlsm would be crushed.
Everett P. Wheeler said: "The plat
form, with Its silver plank, is odious.
The 16-to-l plank will certainly alienate
Gold Democrats again. The election of
William McKlnley Is now certain."
Delancey NIcoll said: "I shall certainly
not vote for Mr. Bryan."
A number of others who were seen said
that silver was the issue, and that the
act of the Kansas City convention In mak
ing It so had undoubtedly lost the State
of New York, and probably the entire
East, to the Democratic party. All
agreed that the effort to hide the silver
Issue behind the antl-lmoerlallsm plank
was absurd and would do no good.
The largest bet on the coming Presiden
tial election thus far heard of In Wall
street Is renortrd to hav been made to
day (July 6). Jacob Field, of the Stock
Exchange is said to hav wagered $20,000
against JfiOOO on McKlnley's election. A
number of small wagers at odds of 3 and
4 to 1 wre made, but the few Bryanltes
In the financial district are demanding
better odds.
Nominated for Congress.
KEOKUK, Iowa, July 10. The Demo
cratrt of the First Iowa district today nom
inated D. J. O'ConnelU cf Burlington, for
Congress-.
ST. LOUIS BOYCOTT.
Resnmption of the Strike Not Marked
by Disorder.
ST. LOUIS, July 10. The renewal of
the strike on the St Louis Transit Com
pany's lines yesterday was followed this
morning by a general boycott which
proved so effective Just prior to the set
tlement arrived at July 2. Perfect quiet
ude marked the continuance of both
strike and boycott. There were no dis
turbances of any kind reported, and tho
only evidence of the strike and boycott
was the fact that on some north and
south lines Datronace. ti-h!ch fcn hn
qultevheavy - while the strike was off.
aroppea on materially. This falling off
In patronage is accounted for from tho
fact that the laboring classes principally
reside In the north and south sections of
the city. All the cars are running as
usual with their full complement of men.
NEW YORK TAILORS.
Preparing tor Another Bis Strike In
the Near Pntare.
NEW YORK. July 10. The members of
the Brotherhood of Tailors, who are Bald
to number some 12,000. are again getting
ready for a general strike. They say
that all the advantages which they won
several years ago have been gradually
lost, and that the contractors have in
most instances returned to the task sys
tem, under which a man has to work
a day and a half or two days for one
day's pay. The leaders, however, are
trying hard to p event the men from go
ing out, as they think a general strike
would be III advised at present.
Secretary Henry White, of the United
Garment-Workers, said that If the men
were to strike now. the United Garment
Workers, with which the Brotherhood is
affiliated, would not recognize the strike.
"It Is true." continued White, "that the
condition of the men is as bad as it was
some five years ago, when the first big
strike occurred. The contractors have
violated their agreement with tho Broth
erhood, but, nevertheless, tho time to
strike Is not now."
Joseph Bardoness said he had addressed
several mass meetings of tailors, and had
advised them not to strike, but the strike
spirit was strong, and he was afraid the
leaders of the men would not be able
to restrain them.
WlndoTr-GIaos Cutters Meet.
CLEVELAND, O., July 10. The annual
convention of the Window-Glass Cut
ters' League of America began here to
day, with about SO delegates present. The
most Important business to come before
the convention will be arrangement of
the wage scale for the ensuing year.
Trial of Kentncklans.
GEORGETOWN. Ky.. July 10. "The de
fendant is not ready for trial." was the
announcement made by ex-Governor
Brown, leading counsel for Caleb Powers,
when the call for the first witnesses of
the defense was completed this morning.
One hundred and seventeen witnesses
were called, and only 29 answered pres
ent. The Commonwealth Attorney,
Franklin, objected to the continuance,
and asked that attachments be Issued for
absent witnesses instead of postponing.
The defense asked for more time to file
affidavits in support of the motion for a
continuance, which the court granted.
Francis Trnth Pleaded Gnllty.
BOSTON, July 10. Francis Truth who
advertised himself as a "Divine Healer,"
appeared In the United States Circuit
Court today, withdrew his previous plea
of not guilty, pleaded guilty, and was fined
52500, which he paid. He pleaded guilty
to seven Indictments accusing him of imu
ing the malls to further a scheme to
defraud, which Involved his divine heal
ing methods, and on five charges he was
fined the maximum penalty of $500 each.
League of American Wheelmen.
MHL.WAUKEE, July 10. A few hun
dred cyclists arrived on the morning
trains and boats to attend the 21st an
nual meet of the League of American
Wheelmen, which had Its formal open
ing in the way of receptions and other
entertainment today. The races are un
der the auspices of the National Cycling
Association, but as they do not begin un
til Thursday, the big crowds are not ex
pected to arrive before tomorrow.
En Ronte to the Orient.
PLATTSBURG, N Y., July 10,-Com-panles
A, B, C, and D, of the Fifth Infan
try, under command of Colonel Meade,
left Plattsburg barracks today for San
Francisco, whence they will sail for Na
gasaki July 15. ,
TWO FIGHTS FOR FiTZ
HE WILL MEET RUHLIN AND SHAR
KEY NEXT MONTH.
Both Battles Will Take Place in New
York Before Repeal of the
, Hortoa l$avr.
NEW YORK, July 10. Two heavyweight
boxing matches between first-class pugil
ists were arranged today to take place
before the repeal of tho Horton box
ing law, which goes Into effect Septem
ber L The first match will be August
10 between Bob Fitzslmmons and Gub
Ruhlln, who recently defeated Sharkey,
and the second will be between Fitzslm
mons and Tom Sharkey, on or about Au
gust 25.
The articles of agreement for the Fltz-Blmmons-Ruhlln
bout call for a boxing
contest' of 25 rounds under Marquis of
Queensberry rules, before the club offer
ing the best Inducements, the winner to
receive 75 per cent and the loser 25 per
cent of the prize money. Bids for the
contest are left open for one week. Char
ley White is named as the referee and
Harry Breyer was made the final Make
holder, with whom each Ide today de
posited $500 forfeit money. The articles.
which were, signed by Fitxsimmons for
himself and Billy Madden for Ruhlln, who
was not present during any part of the
conference today, are practically the same
as those, which governed the last bout.
in which Fitzslmmons and Jeffries met,
with respect to gloves, bandages, forfeits,
eta Tho draft was submitted to Fitz
slmmons and was readily accepted by
Madden after the date was agreed upon.
Among those present when the agree
ment wan being considered was Tom
Sharkey and his manager. They had come
to see if a match could not be arranged
for Sharkey with Ruhlln or Fitzslmmons
before the boxing law should become null
and void. Fitzslmmons quickly replied in
tho affirmative when Sharkey leaned to
ward him and asked Fitzslmmons if he
would give him (Sharkey) a fight after
tho contest with Ruhlln. 'Yes." replied
Fitzslmmons. "I will fight you when I get
through wtth Ruhlln."
Immediately after the Fitzslmmons
Ruhlln agreement had been signed, simi
lar articles making the date for the con
test August 25 or seme day between that
and August 3L wero written out. and
signed by Fitzslmmons and Sharkey. The
time fop the bids for this contest will be
left open until August 13. A referee was
not named. The leeway In the time for
the bout was so arranged that, should
Fitzslmmons incur and great injury from
Ruhlin. he would have time In which to
recover.
PIERCE BATTLE IN CHICAGO.
Root Got the Decision Over O'Brien,
of Maine.
CHICAGO, July 10. Jack Root, the un
defeated middle-weight of Chicago, at
Tattersall's tonight obtained the decision
over Jack O'Brien, of Lewlston. Me., at
the end of the sixth round, after one of
the fiercest battles ever witnessed In this
city. O'Brien was In poor condition, or
the result would have probably been dif
ferent, and he had Root down for the
count three times In the second round.
Root rallied quickly, and came up .In
pretty good shape for the next round.
O'Brien tried hard to finish his young
opponent, but in his eagerness to gain
a knockout, he left his face open and
was sent down for the count Just as the
round ended. This seemed to weaken the
New Englander, and he was rather shaky
In the fourth. He never faltered, how
ever, but kept "boring In" for the body
and had Root clinching to escape punish
ment. Near the end of the round O'Brlon
overbalanced from a wild swing, and
Root knocked him through the ropes. He
got back before time was up, and had
a shade the better of a fierce mix-up as
the round ended. In the fifth and sixth
rounds Root got his left hand working
and smothered O'Brien with Jabs. O'Brien
never let up, however, but kept on tho
aggressive and seemed willing to take
anything Root could give to get a chance
for a knockout. Toward the end of tho
round, Root went down from a hard
swing. He Jumped up quickly, however,
and had the better of the remainder of
the fight. O'Brien's poor condition be
gan to tell in the last round, and he
showed up weak. Root landed almost at
will with the left, while most of O'Brlen'B
blows were wild. O'Brien got a glimpse
of dreamland Just as the contest ended
from a hard right on the Jaw.
Dissipation Told on Griffo.
NEW YORK. July 10. At the Seaside
Athletic Club tonight. Joe Gans, of
Baltimore, was awarded ths decision over
Albert Griffo, better known as "YQung
Griffo," of Australia. The referee stopped
the bout after the men had fought one
minute and 3S seconds of the eighth
round, and when Griffo was so far gone
that another punch from Gans would
have put him out. For a time Griffo
showed some of his old-time form and be
gan punching in clever style, but his dis
sipation has told on him, and. although
he has trained faithfully for the fight,
he had not the steam to stand the ne
gro's blows.
THE DAY'S RACES.
"World's Record Broken at Brighton
Bench Track.
NEW YORK. July 10. A world's record
for a mile and a sixteenth and a head-ond-head
finish In the First Attempt
stakes were features of the racing at
Brighton Beach today. Standing, a 3-year-old
chestnut colt, by Candlemas
Tho Lioness, was responsible for the new
record. It was in the first race, which
scratches reduced to three starters the
fleet Admiration. Charentus and Standing.
The first name was a prohibitive favor
ite at 1 to 4, while Standing and Charen
tus were held at 6 to T. To a good break
Admiration and Carentus rushed out to
make the running, necks apart, while
Standing was racing along two lengths
behind. At the far turn, Charentus
stopped under the killing pace, and
dropped bad:. Admiration going on and
showing the way Into tho stretch. When
straightened out. however, McCue let
Standing do a thing or two. He quickly
raced up to Admiration, passed her, and,
coming, on. won cleverly by one-half
length in 1:451-5. supplanting the old
mark or 1:45. He pulled up lame, but
cooled out nicely. The results:
Mile and a sixteenth Standing won.
Admiration second, Charentus third; time.
1:45 1-5.
Five furlongs Patria H won, Snark sec
ond. Princess OtllHe third; time, 1:00 3-5.
Ono mile, selling Precursor won, Her
Ladyship second, Brusquerie third; time,
1:40 4-5.
Five furlongs, the First Attempt stakes
Water Color won Outlander second.
Termless third; time, 1:00 4-5.
Mile and a half, hurdle Dr. Elchberg
won. Draughtsman second, Klondike
third: time. 2:45.
Six furlongs Leedsville won. His Royal
Highness second. Sky Scraper third; time,
1:13 1-5.
Races la England.
I LONDON, July 10. The American Jock
eys had a run of wins today at the sec
ond aays races oi tne isotungnam July
meeting, sweeping the board clear.
The Home Plerpont selling plate (a high
weight handicap) of 100 sovereigns, five
furlongs, was won by Quick Change, rid
den by J. Relff. The Bobbers Mill "plate,
a high-weight handicap of 106 sovereigns
for 3-year-olds and upwards, six fur
longs, was won by Marcelalne. on which
J. Relff had the mount. The Netherfleld
Park selling plate of 100 sovereigns for
2-year-olds, five furlongs, was won by
Verdler with Sloan up. Richard Croker's
Argadeen, ridden by L. Relff, was second.
xno be. Aipans- nanmcap of 200 sover-
elgns.by subscription of three sovereigns
each" for three years and upwards, one
mile, was won by Le Feu, on which Sloan
had the leg. The Bingham plate of 105
sovereigns for 2-year-olds, five furlongs,
was won by Kllngser, guided by Sloan.
The Basford plato of 104 sovereigns for
horses that at the tlmo of entry had not
.won 200 sovereigns at one tlmo (selling
racers excepted) was won by Richard
Croker's Scotchman II, ridden by L.
Relff.
At tho first da"ys racing of the Blbury
Club, at Salisbury today, the Downton
handicap of three sovereigns each for
starters (to go to the second horse) with
200 sovereigns added for 3-year-olds and
upwards, five furlongs, resulted in a dead
heat by Mr. J. S. Curtis' 4-year-old chest
nut colt Star of Hanover, ridden by E.
Jones, and George EdwaVds' 4-year-old
chestnut colt Fairy Flelden, on which J.
H. (Skeets) Martin had the mount. Wil
liam C Whitney's Miguel Aurora colt,
with JHcAlHfjter in the saddle, was third.
Races at St. Lonls.
ST. LOUIS, July 10. The results at the
Fair Grounds today were:
One mile Chickamauga won, Sidbow
second, Zaza third; time, 1:444
Six furlongs, selling W. J. Baker won.
Cotton Plant second, Loka third; tlmo,
1:15.
Mile and 70 yards, selling Bohue won,
Tom Cromwell second, Jim Turner third;
time, 1:474.
Seven furlongs, soiling Theory won,
Macon second. Lord Nevlllo third; time,
1:2&
Six furlongs, sealing W. 3. Gates won,
Opneet second, Ed I. third; time, 1:14.
Five furlongs Scorpolette won, Julatta
B. Becond, Eva's Darling third; time,
1:04.
Races at Washington Park.
CHICAGO, July 10. Results:
Six furlongs Star Chimes won. Miss
Shanley second. Scarlet Lilly third; time,
1:14.
Ono mile Silver Coin won, Einstein sec
ond. Pupil third; time, 1:4L
Mile and a 'sixteenth Fly by Night won,
Potenta second, Andes third; time, 1:46.
Seven and a half furlcngs Vohlcer won,
.Rollins second. Bishop Reed third; tlmo,
1:344.
Six furlongs Garry Hermann won. Kid
Cox second. School Master third; time,
1:13.
THE NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Boston Was Shut Ont by St. Louis
Yesterday.
ST. LOUIS, July 10. Jones was invinci
ble today. He had the bean-eaters at his
mercy. DIneen also pitched good ball.
Attendance, 1300. Score:
R. H. E. R. H. E.
St. Louis .... 3 .8 2Boston 0 8 0
Batteries Jones and Crlger; DIneen and
Clark.
Brooklyn Beat Pittsbnra.
PITTSBURG, July 10. Brooklyn won,
but not by good playing. In the- first
four innings Leevy gave two bases on
balls and nine hits, while his team made
two errors, yet the visitors could score
only four runs. Chesbro held them down
to two hits in flvo innings. Attendance,
4000. Score
R. H. E.1 R. H. E.
Pittsburg .... 2 7 5Brooklyn 4 11 1
Batteries Leevy, Chesbro and Zlmmer;
McGlnnlty and McGulre.
Umpire Hurst.
Cincinnati Bent Philadelphia.
CINCINNATT, July 10. Breitensteln had
the Phillies at his mercy today. Orth
was poorly supported and hit timely. At
tendance, 1800. Score:
R. H.E.I Ri- H. E.
Cincinnati ... 5 8 4Phlladelphla .253
Batteries Breitensteln and Peltz; Orth
and McFarland.
UmpireTerry.
Chicago Beat New York.
CHICAGO, July 10. New York's errors
and Doheny's wlldness gave Chicago four
of their five runs today. New York
scored in the second on a triple and a
single and again In the sixth on a hit,
an out and a long single Into left, Mc
Carthy mado four great catches. Attend
ance,. 1800. Score:
R. H. E. R. H. E.
Chicago 5 8 lJNew York ... 2 5 2
Batteries Griffiths and Donahue; Do
heny and Bowerman.
Umpire O'Day.
National Lengne Standing.
, , Won. Lost. Per cL
Brooklyn 42 20 .677
Pittsburg 36 28 .563
Philadelphia 24 30 .51
Chicago 33 31 .56
St Louis 28 33 .459
Boston 28 34 .452
Cincinnati 2 a .429
New York s .'. 24 33 .281
' THE WALL AND MAST OF THE CITY OF TIEN TSIN.
MONTHLY .CROP REPORT
SPRING WHEAT MAKES A VERY
POOR SHOWING.
Winter Wheat Slightly Above tho
Ten-Year Average Wheat In
Farmers' Hands.
WASHINGTON. July 10. Preliminary
returns to the statistician of tho Depart
ment of Agriculture on the acreage of
corn planted indicate an Increase of about
1,260,000 acres, or 1.5 per cent over the
acreage harvested last year. The in
crease in acreage is. in the main well
distributed, there being only 10 states
and territories out of the 45 reporting
that have not a larger acreage planted
than was harvested last year. The av
erage conditions of the growing crop Is
89.5 as compared with JS6.5 on July 1, 1S99;
90.5 at the corresponding date in 1S33 and
a 10-year average of 90.7.
The condition of Winter wheat shews
a further decline during June, being S0.1
on July 1 as compared with S2.7 on Juno
L 65.6 on July 1, 1S99; S5.7 at the corre
sponding date In 1SSS, and a 10-year av
erage of 79.8. All the important- Winter
wheat states except Pennsylvania, Texas
and Tennessee share In this Impairment
of condition, Ohio and Indiana falling to
25, and Michigan to 40.
The average condition of Spring wheat
la 55.2 as compared with S7.3 one month
ago, 91.7 on July 1, 1899; 95 at tho corre
sponding time In 1S9S, and a 10-year aver
age of S9.5. The condition In Minnesota
has fallen to 48, in South Dakota to 44
and in North Dakota to 30, these figures
being 44, 45 and 60 points respectively be
low the lOyears' average for tho states
named. The Northwestern states have
been visited by a special agent of the
Department within the last 10 days, and
the reports of the Department's regular
correspondent are fully confirmed.
In Minnesota and North Dakota the
condition of oats, barley, rye, pastures
and meadow lands is, like that of Spring
wheat, the lowest on record.
The condition of Spring and Winter
wheat combined on July 1 was 63.8,
against 78.2 on July L 1899, and S9.4 at
the corresponding date in 1S9S.
The amount of wheat in .the hands of
farmers on July 1 is estimated- at about
51,000,000 bushels, or the equivalent of 9.3
per cent of the crop of 1899.
The average condition of the oat crop
Is 5.5 as compared with 91.7 one month
ago, 90 on July 1, 1S99, and a 10-year aver
age of 87.3.
The average condition of barley is 76.3,
as against 86.2 one month ago; 92 on July
1, 1899, 5.7 at the corresponding date In
1S9S, and a 10-year average of SS.3. All the
principal barley states show a decline
during the month, and their averages of
condition are all below the respective 10
year averages.
The average condition of Winter rye
Ib 89.6, a3 compared with 83.3 on July L
1899; 93.8 at the corresponding date In
1898, and a 10-year average of 89.6.
Reports on the hay crop are In the main
unfavorable, and there are few import
ant grazing states in which the condi
tion Is not considerably below the 10-year
average.
While there has been a general decline
In apple conditions almost every im
portant apple-growing state has the
promise of more than an average crop.
This Is also true of peaches and grapes.
The wool report indicates the average
weight per fleeco as being 6.17 pounds, as
against 5.9 pounds in 1899.
PLAYFUL- ALDERMEN.
Chicago Officials Used a Petition for
a Football.
CHICAGO, July 10. The presentation of
a petition signed by 21,000 people, ask
ing the passage of an ordinance granting
the right to operate overhead
trolley cars on North Side thor
oughfares, and the extension of
the present lines to a projected
Exposition Building on the Lake Front,
gave the members of the City Council
an opportunity for horse play last night.
For five minutes the petitions, composed
of six rolls of paper, each over 100 feet
long, wero thrown, batted and kicked
around the Council Chamber and then
torn to bits and used as bandages with
which the playful Aldermen blindfolded
each other.
During the time that the petition was
being tossed about, 20 members of the
north Side Business Men's Association,
including President C. F. Glllman, stood
around the Council Chamber and looked
on. After the Council had finished the
game of football, broad paper ribbons
were hanging from the galleries, chan
deliers and the Mayor's desk. The Al
dermen were Inclosed by a web of paper,
which wound among the desks and
chairs.
A few minutes before the North Siders
appeared. Alderman Foreman had pre
sented the report of the Street Railway
Commission, recommending that the ordi
nance asked by the North Side Business
Men's Association be placed on file, and
the Council had promptly acted on the
suggestion. Following this action. Alder
man Foreman presented a resolution
pledging tho City Council to pass an ordi
nance extending the cross-town lines to
the Exposition Building when the build
ing shall be ready for use. It was
passed.
Timber Fire in Cnllfornia.
BOULDER CREEK. Col., July 10. A fire
that was started west 6f here July 4 by a
fire balloon Is still raging. Thousands of
acres of timber have been destroyed, and
there seems no probability that It will be
got under control. Twenty-five or 30 saw
millers who were camping at Brendleton
have had to leave. Several families were
also encamped along Bear Creek, and
they, too, had to abandon their cartips.
They fought the fire for three days and
nights, and. finding their efforts unavail
ing, abandoned the place.
Labor Commissioners Meet.
MILWAUKEE, July 10. The National
Association of Labor Commissioners con
vened In annual session here today, and
President Carroll D. Wright presided.
He complimented tho Census Bureau, and
said one of the chief ends to be sought
was a statistical basis for the present
and future in regard to the economic and
industrial condition of the negro. A
paper was read by Professor T. K. Ur
dahl, of Wisconsin University, on "Labor
In the Colonial Possessions."
CHICAGO CHINESE.
Look for a Bloody Conflict in the
Flowery Kingdom.
CHICAGO, July 10. Chicago Chinamen
are beginning to receive letters and pa
pers, the first news from home of the
trouble now existing in the Northern
provinces of their native land. One of
the most intelligent Celestials In Chicago
is in receipt of a letter from his brother,
who Is an officer In the Chinese Navy.
Although the letter was trritten several
weeks ago, at the first outbreak of tho
trouble, much that was written as to
what would probably take place has
transpired.
In regard to the contents of tho letter
he said:
"That the bloodiest war known in its
history Is now breaking In China, I have
no doubt. The man who Is now in charge
of tho military affairs in the region
where the Boxers abound Is well versed
in the arts of modern warfare. Before
this war ends, I would not bo surprised
If l,OQ0,COO Chinamen were killed. How
many foreigners will meet death I can
not conjecture, but the number will be
great. Ever since the Chinese learned a
lesson from Japan they have been training
themselves In the arts of warfare. They
have as fine guns as any government,
and well-trained men behind them.
"My brother writes me that tho great
majority of Chinese In the Southern prov
inces are against the ruling powers and
the Boxers. There Is a large class in
China called pensioners, who will be with
the government, and, as they are well
trained soldiers, they will surely do ter
rible execution.
"I would like to sec tho trouble settled
without war. but if it must come It will
be a good thing for tho future of China.
The ignorant Chinaman is of the belief
that the missionaries are sent there to
rob him of his land, and, consequently,
this war will be for the home. The
Chinaman has seen, where Russia, France
and Germany have taken parts of the
country, the taxes greatly increased
under European rule. He Is going to fight
for his home and his life, and he will
not fight with knives or swords, as a
great many people suppose. The China
man is slow to anger, but when once
aroused nothing can stop him.
"China needs a change, a good, religion
to sweep away all those old superstitions.
I believe the day is not far distant when
the Southern part of China, at least, will
be Christianized."
A NOISY SESSION.
Closing: Hours of the French Cham
ber of Deputies.
PAiRIB, July 10. Tho Senate and
Chamber of Deputies today concluded
tbe debate upon the budget and were pro
rogued: until Autumn.
The session of the Chamber of Depu
ties has been unusually tumultous and It
preserved this character to the last, to
day's pitting being marked by one or two
noisy incidents. The first of these arose
over the supplementary list of decora
tions. M. Brey, Conservative, declared
that M. MiUerand, tbe Minister of Com
merce, chose the Jurors from among his
political friends. The members of the Left
protested against this statement, where
upon M. Brey stigmatized them as "a ser
vile majority of the Government." An
uproar ensued. M. Brey was censured for
his expressions by M. DeschancI, Presi
dent of the Chamber.
A little later another Conservative, M,
De Baudey -rAIson, Indulged In unpar
liamentary remarks and was promptly
called to order. This annoyed him and he
continued a series of interruptions of the
speakers who followed, until M.
Deschanel said: 'You are making me
tired, M. De Baudy d'Aison." At the
word's the latter quite lost his temper and
springing up screamed at M. Deschanel
with clinched fists, shouting "You little
blackguard." Before he could mount the
steps of the Presidential tribune be was
seized by several uahers who, with the
help of friends of M. Da Baudey d'Alron.
dragged him from the Chamber, he all
tho time struggling and railing at M.
Deschanel at the top of his voice. His
friends were even obliged to place their
hands over his mouth. M. De Baudy
d'Alfton's rage was. so rldloulous that M.
Deschanel himself was unable to restrain
from laughing, and he decided to
take no official notice of d'Alson's con
duct. The remainder of ths session was
passed off calmly, nothing more being
heard of him, until Premier WaJdeck
Rousseau read the decree of dissolution
which wag greeted with cries of "Vive
le Republfque." when d'Aison fired a part
ing shot, shouting, "Long live the King."
Czar and Japanese Prince.
ST. PETERSBURG. July 10. Tho Czar
returned here this afternoon and received
Prince Kotopito, of Japan.
FIGHT WITH DESPERADOES.
United States Marshal Killed and
Three Oatlavrs Wonndcd.
ST. LOUIS, July 10. A special to the
Post Dispatch from Glencoe, O. T., says:
Ono United 8tates Marshal instatnly
killed and three desperadoes mortally
wounded and captured la the record of a
fight on the Arkansas River, 40 miles
east of here, last night. A messenger
from the scene of the fight brought the
news here today. In that locality there
are a great many bands of cattle thieves
who have terrorized residents for some
tlmo by stealing cattle and stock of all
kinds. Only a few days ago a farmer was
killed whilo trying to protect his prop
erty. The three desperadoes who wero cap
tured last night had stolen a whole herd
of cattle from tho reservation and were
taking them to a railroad station pre
paratory to disposing of them, when the
three Marshals ovortook them and the
fight began. As the members of both
parties were armed with Winchesters and
Colts pistols. It Icoked dangerous. One
of tho Marshals was killed at the be
ginning of the fight and the leader of
the desperadoes was next to fall. Then
the fight continued for nearly an hour,
when a desperado fell and the remaining
one started to run. but was brought
down. It is thought that nono of the out
laws will recover. If thoy do they will be
taken to tbe Federal Jail at Pawnee.
Sirs. Castle Dead.
ELDORADO, Kan., July 10. Mrs. Olln
Castle, whose throat was cut June 22 by
MIss Jessie Morrison, died today. Im
mediately after her death the charge of
murder was made against Miss Morrison,
and she was arrested. Her trial was set
for Tuesday, and she was sent to Jail.
When Mrs. Castle was attacked she had
been married but a week.
Yellovr Fever in Cnhn.
HAVANA. July 10. Tho yellow fever
situation at Quemados has probably
reached an end, thero not being any new
cases reported In over 10 days, when Ma-jor-General
Ducker was stricken with the
disease. He Is a noted yellow fever ex
pert and his case Is the only serious one
at present. There ore but two other pa
tients and they are convalescent. In the
meantime, the work of disinfecting the
premises In the Infected zone Is being
completed
Enrolling the Cherokees.
CHICAGO, July 10. A special to the
Record from Falrland.'I. T., says:
The United States Commission to the
five civilized tribes began the enrollment
of Cherokees at this place Monday. The
members of the commission present are
Thomas B. Needles and Clifton R. Beck- j
Over-Work Weakens
Your Kidneys.
Unhealthy Kidneys Make Impure Blood.
All the blood In your body passes through,
your kidneys once every three minutes.
i ns moneys are your
blood purifiers, they fil
ter out the waste or
impurities in the blood.
If they are sick or out
of order, they fail to do
their work.
Pains, aches andrheu
rnatism come from ex
cess of uric acid in the
blood, due to nft-1sr.f
kidney trouble.
Kidney troublo causes quick or unsteady
heart beats, and makes one feel as though
they had heart trouble, because the heart Is
over-working In pumping thick, kidney
poisoned blood through veins and arteries.
It used to be considered that only urinary
troubles were to be traced to the kidneys,
but now modern science proves that nearly
all constitutional diseases have their begin
ning In kidney trouble.
If you are sick you can make no mistake
by first doctoring your kidneys. The mild
and the extraordinary effect of Dr. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root, ths greet kidney remedy Is
soon realized. It stands the highest for its
wonaenui cures ot the most distressing cases
and is sold on its merits
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Mention this paper when wjlting Dr. Kilmer
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enrldge. Only 29 families were enrolled
the first day. The roll now being mado
Is the final roll of the tribes, on which
allotments of land and division of the
funds of the tribe are to be based. The
commlsslonwlll quit here Friday after
noon, and go to Eastvlllo, I. T., where It
will again take up the .crk of making
the final roll of Cherokees.
TURRET ARMOR TESTED.
Hnrveyized CarncRle Plate lor the
Illinois.
WASHINGTON, July 10 The naval
ordnance bureau today held a. test of
14rlnch Harveylzed Carnegie plate at the
Indian Head proving grounds. This plate
formed the last group of turret armor
yet untested for the new battle-ship Il
linois, now nearlng comnletlon at New
port News. Two 12-lnch shots were fired
according to specifications. The first
traveled with a velocity of 14S6 feet per
second, and penetrated to a depth of 6
inches, the Bhell breaking up and the
pfeces rebounding. The velocity of the
second was 1SG0 feet per second. In this
case the projectile atoo broke up, and
the head remained In the plate. The
estimated penetration was 12 Inches.
Trnlnlns;-Sb.ip Mohican.
SAN FRANCISCO. July 10. The traln-Ing-shlp
Mohican, Captain Drake. 13
about to go Into commission at Mare
Island, and within a few days will
take on board about 2C0 landsmen, who
have been recruited In the East, and are
dally expected by train. The Mohican will
then go on an IS monjhs' cruise, which
will probably extend to Australia and the
Philippines.
Commander Sperry Returns.
SAN FRANCISCO. July 10. Command
er C. S. Sperry. who has been until re
cently In command of the gunboat Con
cord. In Chinese waters, has arrived In
this city, on his way to Washington. He
was detached from his ship Just before
the trouble developed In China.
TREATY WITH GERMANY.
Reciprocity Arrangement Drmrn Up
by Hay and Holleben.
WASHINGTON. July 10. The long-expected
reciprocity arrangement between
the United States and Germany has been
effected. Secretary Hay and the German
Ambassador have subscribed to the con
vention, and the President will Issue hl3
proclamation putting the new duties In
force In the course of a few days. The
arrangement Is generally similar In terms
to the first arrangement made with
France, and abates duties on still wines,
argols, paintings and statuary from Ger
many entering the United States. It does
not require the approval of the Senate,
being drawn under section 4 of the Ding
ley -act.
Ran gee Fire in Montann.
BILLINGS. Mont., July 10. A serious
fire Is raging on Bull mountain. Railroad
Creek and Pompey's Pillar, on the north
side of the Yellowstone River. It Is ex
tending east to the Mussel Shell River,
and Is sweeping the range like tinder, as
everything la dry. A late report says that
20 head of horsos belonging to Ramsey, of
this city, were burned. Vast flocks of
sheep are In great danger.
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At Buffalo Buffalo 4. Chicago 15.
At Indianapolis Indianapolis 4, Minne
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At Cleveland Cleveland 4, Milwaukee 0.
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