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'-"OVT? mAs. BBA5Y LIBRARY, Portland, - QegQa Portland, Oregor 1$ u?ww Wimtatt J gse VOL. XLL SO, 12,669. PORTLAND, OREGON, SATURDAY, JULY 20; 1901. PRICE FIVE CENTS tfAs dm Jl B We Carry In Stock the Largest and Most Complete Assortment'of Rubber and Cotton BELTING, PACKING AND HOSE GOODYEAR RUBBER COMPANY R. H. TRASE. President. F. M. SHEPARD. JR.. Treasurer. J x h 't n ctorrotarr Takes Everything in The PANORAMA KODAK is especially adapted for scenery. It takes all the eye can see, and makes a most beautiful picture. Prices, $10 and $20 TAKE ELEVATOR TO PHOTO DEPARTMENT haw's Pure Malt America's ORIGINAL Malt WHISKY Without a Rival Today rM - BlUmaiier & Hocfl, 10$ FURNACE EXPERIENCE Is evidently a dear teacher, however thorough it may be. Judging from the number of people who are paying for theirs by having the furnaces, purchased last year, because a few dollars cheaper, replaced by "Perfects" this year. This has no reference to the dealer who published the endorsement of a certain fur nace last Fall by "leading" (?) spineless architects, and this season advertises an entirely different furnace as the "best." The "Perfect" is sold only by W. G. McPHERSON, Heating and Ventilating Engineer 47 FIRST STREET. HOTEL PERKINS Fifth and Washington Streets .... PORTLAND, OREGON EUROPEAN PLAN -First-Clan Clieclc Restaurant Connected With Hotel. h. F. DAVIES. Pres. St. Charles Hotel CO. (INCORPORATED). v .FR0J1TAMD MORRiSON STREETS - . . "" PORTLAND, OREGOK ' American and European Plan. THE ROYALFRUlTJAt BY EVERY TEST, THE BEST Made in fine flint glass, with the celebrated lightning fastening. If your dealer docs not carry them, send orders to PRAEL,HEGELE&CO. IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN China, Glassware, Lamps, Cutlery Houscfurnlshlng Goods, Etc. 100-106 FIFTH STREET CORNER STARK l 1w(TBDn THE OREGON AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE A public Institution maintained by the United States and the State of Ore gon. Tuition free and no charges for incidental expenses. Agriculture, Me chanical Engineering, Electric Engineering, Household Science, Pharmacy, Mining. Business, Military drill for men, physical culture for women; experi enced physical director. Term will begin September 20, 1901. For catalogue address Thomas M. Gatch, President, or John D. Daly, Sepretary Board of Regents, Corvallis. Oregon. The Bhop and the farm are setting the honors. Our agricultural colleges. Instead of being adjuncts, must be at the core of the university system. New Tork Independent. Graduates from agricultural colleges are the only graduates for whom there Is any special demand In the business world of today. San Francisco Chronicle. HILL MILITARY ACADEMY A private school for boarding and day pupils. Prepares boys foK admission to any scientific school or college, and for business life. New and completely equipped building. Thorough instruction according to the best methods. Good laboratories. Manual training. The principal has had twenty-three years' experi ence in Portland. Office hours. 9 to 11 A. M., and 2 to 5 P. M.. at 821 Marshall street. For catalogue and pamphlet containing testimonial letters, etc, address, J. "W. Hill, M. D., Principal P. O. Drawer 17 Portland, Oregon ittooitoitteote(oco(eiiitii(iif THE DRIVING SEA SON IS AT YOU FURNISH THE HORSE CARRIAGES WAGONS, HARNESS ROBES AND WHIPS mm tteoeoioatO(8iettio3(i(i(ttit((i(,t(((eo( Wc Will Close Out Today the AT PRICES THAT WILL Odd vests in all-wool and worsted, $1 00, I A few of those $20 overcoats left at worth from 55 to $10 00. J Jo 95. Odd pants, all sizes, regular $5 and $6 Any Fall-weight sulc in the house made sorts, for 52 So. t or(jer f0r $25 Odd suits, all sizes, worth up to $50, .,,,,," r7, - t. .,,. . for J12 50. I fu" Ilne o dress suits, Prince Alberts, Pressing, repairing, etc, done on short . etc., worth up to $75, for 520. notice at low prices. i Mail orders receive our prompt attention. FARINSWORTH-HERALD TAILORING CO. 248 WASHINGTON STREET. 73-73 FIRST ST. PORTLAND. OR. Sight BLUMAUER-FRANK DRUG CO. Importing and Wholesale Druggists and HO Fourth Street Sole Distributers for Oregon Rooms Single Rcoms Double Rooms Family . 75c to SI. 50 per day , $1.00 to $2.00 per day .$1.50 to $3.00 per day C. T. BELCHER, Sec. and Treas. t American Plan $1.25. ?1.60, S1.75 European Plan ., 50c, 73c, $1.00 ARE YOU READY FOR IT? WE WILL DO THE REST. STUDEBAKER, 320-338 EAST MORRISON ST. Following Odds and Ends KEEP US ON THE JUMP. A SEW FAILING BUILDING SICK AND PENNILESS Suicide of John C. Leasure Portland Lawyer. ACT CAUSED BY DESPONDENCY Locked Himself In a Room in a San Francisco Lodging-House and Toole Carbolic Acid HIb Career in Oregon. SAN FRANCISCO, July 19. John C. Leasure, a well-Tcnown attorney of Port land, Or., took his life today in a lodging-house at 27 Grant avenue by swallow ing the contents "of a vial of carbolic acid. Despondency because of business reverses and inability to secure employ ment was the cause. In the room were two letters, one addressed to the Coro ner, and one to Treasure's wife. The let ter to the Coroner reads as follows: "No Inquest Is necessary. This is my own deliberate act. I am a member in good standing of Portland Camp, "Wood men of the "World. Let the Woodmen take charge of my remains until the fu neral arrangements are made. Letter ad dressed to Mrs. Leasure mall without opening, as It Is private matter. Please mail at once. "Wire Edward Holman, corner of Fourth and Yamhill streets, Portland, Oregon; "William H. Leasure, Moscow, Idaho, and "William M. Blakeley, Pendleton, Or. Do this at once and send messages 'Collect and they will be paid. Notify the head office of the "Woodmen as soon as possible. The button on the coat Is a picture of myself and wife. No family troubles, but despondency of long standing from business reverses the cause. Please carry out these instructions, and oblige, Most respectfully, "JOHN C. LEASURE." Last "Wednesday evening Leasure called at the lodging-house and asked the land lady for a room. He was shown one for BO cents per night and handed the land lady two baggage checks, saying at the same time, "Tomorrow I am going to the bank to get some money." Tho next day the landlady called at his room to collect the rent, but he told her that he was sick and that he did not wish to be disturbed. Today two strangers went to his room to visit him. They re ported to the landlady that they had found him dead. Among his papers was found a letter from United States Senator Mitchell, dated at Portland, Or., stating that he did not know of any opening for Leasure, that there might be some judge ships to be given out In the Philippines, but that there were also very many ap plications for the positions. The writer said further that he would confer with Representative Moody and endeavor to get Leasure something to do. JPROMINEXT IN OREGON POLITICS. Sketch of Leasure "Written by Him self Last March. -, Few men .were as well known through out "Oregon as John C. Leasure was, Few liave tried so hard to gain an education and to make a name, and few have met with reverses so sudden and serious so early In life. He was at his prime In 1S92, when he was before the Republican State Convention as the native-born Oregonian candidate for Congress. He made a fair showing in the two ballots in which the counties of the Second district, outside of Multnomah, were the only ones that voted. Multnomah held aloof with the understanding that on the third ballot It should cast all of its votes for the lead ing candidate on the second ballot. "W, R. Ellis was the leader, and Multnomah's solid vote nominated him. Leasure kept in touch with politics after his defeat In the convention of 1S92, but he never was seriously considered as a candidate for office. He settled down to the practice of law at Baker City In December, 1S99, saying to his friends that he intended to keep out of politics. His office relations, first with Hyde & O'Don nell and afterwards with "William " J. Lachner, were pleasant, and to a friend who met him in Baker City In June, 19C0, he said he was making money. But the restless spirit was in him, and he re turned to Portland last December. His law practice while he was here did not amount to much. He started for Alaska three months ago, but It is not known whether or not he went farther than Se attle. His suicide In San Francisco was the first indication to many that he had gone to California. His application to Senator Mitchell for political preferment shows how desperate was his condition. He was not overly enthusiastic for Mitchell In the political contests which have taken place in Oregon in recent years. Last March Mr. Leasure wrote a sketch of his career, which he placed In the hands of his wife. It follows: Sketch Written by Himself. "My father's name was George Leas ure: my mother's maiden name Eliza beth Crawford. My parents with four children crossed the plains to Oregon from Fort Wayne, Ind., in 1852, and set tled at a small village known as Parkers vllle, where my father engaged In busi ness as a blacksmith, which calling was his vocation. In 1853 my father pur chased 320 acres of land, which adjoins the town of Woodburn on the north, of F. E. Eldrldge, and which was known as the Eldrldge donation land claim, and settled with his family thereon. On this claim I was born on June 9, 1854. My father erected a blacksmith shop at this point, and pursued his trade until the fall of 1S60, when he established a shop at Champoeg, which was carried- away in the flood of the Winter of 1861-2, his bellows being found at Oregon City. My father then took the position of Govern ment blacksmith at Slletz agency, which position he held several years, return ing heme quarterly. My mother died In February, 1859, and was laid to rest at Bellpasse cemetery, about two and one half miles distant, her's being the sec ond grave In the cemetery. Nine children survived her, six of whom are still liv ing, towit: W. H. Leasure, Moscow, Idaho; Margaret L. Hall, Moscow, Idaho; Angeline Way, Portland, Or.; John C. Leasure, Portland, Or.; D. M. Leasure, Mullan, Idaho; Georgle Ann Kearney, Roseburg, Or. "In the Fall of 1868 my father sold the donation claim to B. F. Hall, our neigh bor on the north, and moved to Buena "Vista, Polk County, Or., where he again worked at his trade until the Fall of 1869, when he removed to Eugene City, Or., and planted a five-acre tract of hops In the suburbs of Eugene. This was the first hop yard In Oregon to harvest a crop, and the hop house erected, which still stands, is the second hop house built in Oregon. The hop yard is still In cultiva tion. My father died at Eugene City in December, 1873, and Is burled at the ceme tery at Eugene City. "My first schodling was obtained at the country school housb near where 'I was born, and I distinctly remember being compelled, when 7 years of age, to carry to school an old leather-back Kirkmer's grammar, with 36 rules of syntax that al most broke my jaw to read and my head to memorize. I remember I was the boss speller and took every prize In spelling that was offered during my school days there. The school desks used at that time were puncheons with holes bored in and legs inserted, and pupils of my age sat with their feet hanging about six Inches from the floor, and If the jaw-breaking definitions in grammar were not com mitted, we had to stay In recess and pos sibly the noon hour and learn them; and when we had committed them we did not know the meaning of a single word in the definition. Let me give you an ex ample, viz: Question 'Definition of phrase.' Answer 'A phrase is a combi nation of words not constituting an entire proposition but performing a distinct of fice In the structure of a sentence or of another phrase.' Clear as mud to a boy of 8 years, but we had to have It word for word. Straggle for an Education. "On arriving at Eugene I felt that my education was completed, -and I persuad ed my father to buy me a team so that I could go freighting. There was no railroad southward from Portland, and the principal part of the merchan dise at Eugene was carired by team from Portland, and the wool from Lane County in Southern Oregon was hauled by team to Oregon City, so we could take a load down of wool and bring back a load of merchandise. I followed this business for one season and then took charge of the drying department of the hop industry, which I followed until mv frhpr'n rtonth On the death of my father I was thrown on tho world without a dollar, and walked from Eugene City to Buena Vista, and began manual labor on a farm for L. M. Hall. Accumulating a little money, sufficient to buy school books, I worked for ray board at Mr. Hall's and entered the public school at Buena Vista. A. A. Bonney teacher, and finished a three months' term, when I went to Ben ton County and entered the employ of my brother-in-law, T. G. Rawlings, who owned a tannery about two miles from Philomath College. Here I labored one season and became quite a proficient tanner. By this time I began to see the Importance of an education, and entered Philomath College, being compelled to walk two miles and net as lanltnr for mv tuition and do chorea for my brother-in-law for my board. During Summer vaca tion I worked In the harvest field. After my first year in college I taught coun try schools and procured the necessary wherewithal to continue my college course. ' " Walked From The Dalles to Baker. "In the Fall of 1S75 I concluded to go to Baker County, as I understood that locality afforded a good field for teachers, and having only sufficient means ta take me to The Dalles, and being too Txrodest to ask for a loan, I walked from The Dalles to Baker City, using the August sand for a bed, and the Boulogne saus age, crackers and cheese I carried with me for meals. Arriving at Baker City, I found employment as teacher at Wing vllle, and taught school at that place for 10 months. I Invested my earnings in horses, and came overland with them in 1876 to Corvallis, where I sold them at a good profit, and in the Fall I entered college at Philomath and graduated therefrom th,nhe x&feree. ttf B. S,, itr June, 1877s .The members ul my class were? Nathan Whealdon, L, M. Edwards, J. B Horner, Miss Lucy Allen and Miss Mary Gaunt. I might add that 'J. B. Horner and myself 'batched' together the last year. After' graduation. P. B. Hor ner and myself conducted, as owners and proprietors, for one year, a college news paper called the Philomath Crucible. In August, 1878, I returned to Eastern Ore gon, this time by more convenient means of transportation, for I had disposed of my former modesty, and took up the vo cation of teaching, which I followed un til December, 1S79, the last teaching being In the capacity of principal of Blue Moun tain University, at La Grande, Or. PrcNidentlnl Elector in 1S84. "During the period between 1875 and 1SS0, I devoted all my spare moments to the study of law, and 0n January 8, 1SS0, I was admitted to the bar by the Supreme Court. On May 1, 1880, I located at Pen dleton, Or., and took up the practice of my profession, which I continued without interruption until May, 1S94, when I moved to Portland and resumed my practice. In 1881 I married Miss Annie L. Blakley, (Concluded on Second Page.) SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT NEWS. Foreign. The Duke of Marlborough will entertain 7000 Unionists at Blenheim. Page 1. The Asqullh Liberal dinner was a tame affair. Page 2. London has a rumor of a plot to overthrow the French Republic. Page 2. Storms broke up the heat wave In England. Page 3. Domestic. Maclay's history, which accuses Schley of cowardice, is excluded from the Naval Acad emy. Page 1. There Is no material change In the steel strike situation. Page 2. The mine firemen apparently are losing their strike. Page 2. Sport. The annual regatta of the National Association of Amateur Oarsmen opened at Philadelphia. Page 3. f California man is almost sure to be king of National Bundes shooting festival. Page 3. American and National League baseball scores. Page 3. i Pnclflc Coast. m John C. Leasure, Portland attorney, commit ted suicide la San Francisco. Page 1. Eastern iron and steel strike may cause a closing down of "Washington shingle mills. Page 4. Fishermen's strike on tho Fraser River has been settled. Page 4. Second day of International League Conven tion was devoted to routine matters. Page 5. Outline of coming j ear's work of experiment station of Oregon Agricultural College. Page 4. Commercial. Chicago grains show firmer tone. Page 11. Price of crude oil has risen 0 cents in the last three days. Page 11 Lessened demand and weaker tone In New York stock market. Pace 11. Trade revlows show better business tone and more favorable crop advices. Page 5. Bradstreet reports a greater activity In the speculative market. Page 5. Marine. San Francisco exporters operating In Portland consolidate. Page 10. Disabled steamship Guernsey arrives at Esqui- malt. Page 10. British bark Galcate makes a fast passage from Callao. Page 10. Duteh bark Pax sold to British firm. Page 10. Five lives lost by the capsizing of a yacht. Page 10. Portland and Vicinity. Over 100 Mazamas make the ascent of Hood without accident. Page 1. Weather Bureau will try wireless telegraphy at Tatoosh Island, page 8. New legal point. Can a Judge release a pa tient whom he has sent to the Insane asy lum;? Page 8. A. O. U. "W. votes $750 for entertainment of supreme lodge next year. Page 7. i Irwin-Cole fight ends In a draw. Page 10. 8AFE0NTHESUMMIT Mazamas 'Numbering 1 1 9 to the Top of Hood. NO ACCIDENT MARS THE TRIP Thursday Night Spent in Blankets With n Howling Wind for Com panyResolutions for Joseph LeContc. SUMMIT OF MOUNT HOOD. Friday, 12:30 P. M. (Special mounted messenger service.) Mount Hood was conquered to day by 119 Mazamas without accident. tt POLITICAL GARDEN DUKE OF MARLBOROUGH. LONDON, July 10. The Duke of Marlborough is about to appear In a new 'role. There will occur at Blenheim Palace, the Duke's seat, at "Woodstock, Oxford, August 10, one of the largest political demonstrations of recent times. Its object Is to celebrate the third Unionist victory In the elections. Three thousand dele gates from the Conservative and Liberal Unionist associations throughout the country will be present, while the gathering will number in all about 7000. Mr. Balfour and Mr. Chamberlain will make addresses, and the Duke of Marlborough will preside. The Duchess of Marlborough will entertain this great throng at luncheon In a huge tent especially erected upon the historic grounds. The palace will be opened for public Inspection, and. In fact, Blenheim will be en fete as It has not been for many years. A distinguished house party will follow, several of the moat prominent persons present remaining until the-end of the week. The Duke of Marlborough said to a representative of the Associated Press: "No significance Is attached to this feto so far as I am concerned. I did something similar fie jears ago, only on a much smaller scale. I thought this would be good for the Unionist party to prove the cohesion and concord which prevails In the party, and also give the leaders a chance of personally thanking their asents and workers. So I asked them all to come to Blenheim." The Duke of Marlborough Is not going to the United States, and has not the faintest Idea of succeeding Lord Mlnto as Governor-General of Canada. He char acterized both reports as utterly unfounded. .8a Never was a trip made under more fa vorable circumstances. .The day was a beauty. The sun shone clear and strong, but was tempered by: a cold cast wind. From Crater Rock the 'trip was made to the summit In two houtsv by all the five companies Into which the party was divided. The arrangements were perfect. Every precaution to Insure the safety of the climbers was taken. From Crater .ROclc the climbers stepped in the path cut out by the advance guard. O. C. Yocum. who was the official guide of the party; Will G. Steel and C. H. Sholes, the leader of the entire party. Around the great cre vasse lifelines were stretched, and up the ascent around Geer Rock the climb ers had the assistance of a well-cut path In the ice and a strong lifeline. On the summit the panorama burst upon the wearied climbers like a breath of cool air In Summer. A perfect view of all the snow peaks, Mounts St. Helens, Adams, Rainier, Jefferson, Pitt and the Three Sisters, entranced the gathered Mazamas; down below the other side of the summit Lost Lake and the headwaters of Bull Run, as blue as the haze that seemed spread by a master over the foothills. On the summit the Mazamas flashed American flags and sang "America" In loud, clear voices. The Mazama yell "Wan! "Whoo! Vv'ah: Mammy goat, Nanny goat! ( Mazama! Was also given. In Memory of Joseph LeConte. President O'Neill called the gathering to order for the eighth annual anniver sary of the organization of the society on the summit of Mount Hood. Colonel Hawkins Introduced the following resolu tions on the death of Joseph LeConte, which were adopted: Professor Joseph LeConte, at home In the mountains, at home with the Mazamas, at home with the students, at home with tse grandest scientists of the world, at home wltn his Creator, died in Yosemlte Valley on trie 6th Inst. Ho was to have Joined the Sierra Club in its first annual outing in the high Sierras. It is fitting that we here, on the top of Mount Hood, at this, our eighth annual outing, should express our deep sorrow at our loss and our high appreciation of his wisdom, goodness and worth. Thirty-one years ago, August 12, he anu John Mulr were feasting their eyes on tSo Mount Lyle group. I chiseled his name on tnc top of Mount Dana. 2002 feet higher than we now stand. Thirteen days ago hl3 name was Inscribed on a higher point one whiter than the snow unde' our feet. Be it resolved. That in the death of Joseph LeConte, the Mazamas have lost one of their most loved, respected and renowned honorary members. Be it further resolved. That our secretary, when he reaches a milder and less rigorous at mosphere, spre&d these brief resolutions of sor row and respect on our minute book and trans mit more suitable resolutions of condolence to the bereaved family of the deceased. Resolutions were Introduced by A. J. Capron commending the following men for their assistance to the Mazamas: W. H. H. Dufur, chief ranger; Adolph Asch off, forest ranger; J. Ormandee. Will G. Steel moved that all persons making the summit be considered elected Into membership In the society upon com plying with the constitution. At 12:30 P. M. the party started back. No traces of Cloud Cap Inn party were found. CAMP O'NEILL, July 19. 2 P. M. Go ing down was the most difficult. The sun was wearing out the path, and the ut most care had to be taken. For every step the alpenstock had to be firmly fixed In the snow or Ice, while the life-lines were hugged with anxiety by many of the party. Very lltttle sliding was done, a .few daring individuals coasting down the slope to Crater Rock. Every one stood the trip well. A few went only as far as Crater Rock, becoming fatigued or aftected by the rarefied air. These loafed on Crater Rock or returned to Camp O'Neill below. Professor Henry Fielding Reld did not reach the summit, turning off from the climb and going down the mountain to examine the new crater, but finding noth ing of Importance. Tomorrow the return trip will be made. The Start at 4 A. M. CRATER ROCK, Friday. 10 A. M. t tttto PARTY AT BLENHEIM. - Promptly at 3 A. M. the Mazamas sleep ing on the slope were awakened. Having put on the night before all the clothes that they brought with them, morning toilets consisted mainly in slipping out of blankets and putting on head gear. Around the cook camp the hungry climb ers gathered. Piping hot coffee and beans were served, and was ever a meal more relished? The climbers were warned that absolute discipline was necessary for the success of the trip. The day broke bright and clear, although below the camp clouds were rolled up In snowy billows, presenting a most beautiful sight. By 4 o'clock the campers were all marshaled together. It was a solemn moment when Leador C. H. Choles gave the word for the start. Slowly up to the snow line, past the last timber-covered moraine, the entire party moved in a winding line. The ascent, after weeks of preparation, the scurry of the climb to the timber line, the cold of the previous night, the scram ble to get together all the miscellaneous pieces of climbing equipment, veils, can teens, goggles, lunch, alpenstocks after all this the ascent wa3 begun. The pil grims were moving to their Mecca. In their hearts was a devout determination to reach the summit. Down upon the pygmies seeking to pentrate Its holy mysteries Mount Hood frowned. Arrivnl at Crater Rock. Guide Yocum and his party reached Crater Rock at 6:45 A. M., and then pro ceeded to cut Ice steps to the summit. The first ones to arrive at Crater Rock of the regular party were Harrry Mur phy, G. W. Berrlam and Miss Kate Young. At one of the last moraines the members were marshaled Into companies by their captains and the steady plod up to Crater Rock was begun. By 10 o'clock five companies had reached the rock. The climb was taken slowly and was not at all difficult. The sun came out brightly, mitigating the effect of the sharp east erly wind. Frequent rests were made, and the party arrived In good condition. The steep ascent below Crater Rock was made easy by a life-line that had been thrown out. By 10:30 Company A, under A. J. Capron, started for the sum mit, upon signals from O. C. Yocum and Will G. Steeel. who are guiding the party. On the warm rocks the climbers lolled and rested, munching lunch and refresh ing themselves In various ways. About an hour was spent In rest by each company, after which the leading company was followed up the summit. IX BLANKETS OX THE SXOW LIXE. MriiQinns Spent the Xip;ht in a Howl inff Wind. UPPER TIMBER LINE, 6000-Foot Level, Thursday, 8 P. M. This afternoon pack trains carried the blankets and climbing outfits of the Mazamas up to the timber line. The afternoon at the camp was one of bustling (Concluded on Eighth Page.) ATTACK ON SCHLEY Maclay's History Excluded From the Naval Academy. CALLS THE ADMIRAL A COWARD Secretary Long: Orders That It Sb.aU Not Be Used as a Text-Book .General Angus' Protest. WASHINGTON. July 19. The Secretary of the Navy has decided that the third volume of Maclay's History of the Spanish-American War shall not be used as a text-book at the Naval Academy unless the obnoxious language It contains In characterizing the action of Rcar-Admlral Schley Is eliminated. The Secretary says It would be manifestly Improper to have a hjstory containing such Intemperate language as a text-book for the cadets. He will inform both Commander Waln wrlght, who Is in command of the Naval Academy, and Mr. Maclay, the author, of his decision. Mr. Maclay was appointed to his present position In the New York navy-yard August 23. 1900. having been transferred from the lighthouse service. GEXERAL AXGUS PROTESTS. Calls the President's Attention to the Attack on Schley. BALTIMORE. July 19. General Felix Angus, publisher of the Baltimore Ameri can, has telegraphed the following to President McKlnley: "William McKlnley, President, Canton, O.: Maclay's history of the Navy Is the standard In use at the Naval Academy. In the third volume. Just Issued, the historian charges Rear-Admiral Schley with being a coward, a liar, a caitiff and incompetent subordinate. Maclay, tho historian, who Is a Navy Department clerk, classed as a laborer and attached to the Brooklyn navy-yard, says that the proofs of this third volume, which should have told the most glorious story In all our naval annals, were submitted to Sec retary Long and Admiral Sampson, and approved by them In advance of publica tion; also that Long put him in his pres ent position after he had read and ap proved this scurrilous attack upon Ad miral Schley. These proofs were also submitted to Admiral Dewey, who refused to read them. If aught were needed to convince any fair-minded man that a clique in the Navy Department has con spired to traduce the hero of Santiago and that the conspiracy was carried into execution while that brave and gallant officer was suffering expatriation on tho fever-Infested coasts of South America, this should furnish It. Will you. Mr. Presi dent. In view of all this, sit qule1y by and permit these conspirators to continue their diabolical work? Every justice-loving American appeals to you to Intervene In the name and for the sake of fair play. Next to being right all the time, whlrh no man ever was, the best thing is to find out as soon as possible that you are wrong and right yourself immediately. "FELIX ANGUS, "Publisher Baltimore American." Maclay Will Revise It. NEW YORK. July 19. Edgar S. Maclay today replied to the criticism which has been made upon his historical works deal ing with Admiral Schley and the Navy during the Spanish War. He said In part: "I did not appreciate at the time I wrote the book that the terms were im moderate and intemperate. It Is only re cently that It has met with adverse criti cism. It is now my Intention to reviso that portion of the work that deals with the battle of Santiago. But I shall not alter the facts, for they are correct and I must first be assured that they are In error. The proofs were submitted to the officers who took part In the battle or Santiago, as well as Secretary Long, and received their approval. I should explain that only those portions of the book were submitted to each officer that related to him personally or to the part he took In the battle. The proofs submitted to Mr. Long dealt with that part of the war that concerned him. I have never had any animus against Admiral Schely. and I wrote as I did because I believed it to be the truth." APPEALS FOR PROTECTION. An English Subject In Colorado I Afraid of a Mob. DENVER, July 19. William. Radcllffa has appealed to the state to protect hl3 property at the Grand Mesa Lakes. Ho says armed men are In possession of his property and threaten to kill his employes If they do not leave Delta County. Ho arrived in the city last evening and im mediately entered into consultation with the State Game Commissioner. The opin ion of the Attorney-General will be asked as to the duty of the state. In an ex tended interview, Radcllffe takes the po sition that neither he nor his men are to blame for the killing of W. A. Wo mack by Game Warden McHaney. Rad cllffe places his loss In young trout alone at $10,000. He says he endeavored to re turn to the scene of the trouble as soon as he heard of the shooting, but desisted because he was told he would bo lynched. The Governor declined to send any troops to the place until he had made further Inquiries Into the necessity for them. Rad cllffe says he will put In a claim against the state for J6000, the value of the ho tel and other buildings alleged to have been burned by the mob. The affair may. develop into an international complica tion before it Is ended. Radcllffe. who Is an English subject, has appealed to the British Consul for protection to his life and property. An Ex-Consnl-Gcnernl Prostrated. DENVER. July 19. E. B. Ewlng, ex-Consul-General to Mexico, under President Cleveland, and for years edi tor of the Tribune at Jefferson City. Mo , Is In a state of mental collapse at the Brown Palace Hotel, in this city. It la thought this present condition is attrib utable to a sunstroke which Mr. Ewlng suffered In Mexico. Mr. Ewlng Is a brother-in-law to Senator Cockrell, of Mis souri. Will Represent St. Lonls Fair. ST. LOUIS. July 19. Advices from Buf falo carry the Information that negotia tions are in progress between the Louisi ana Purchase Exposition Company and Director-General William I. Buchanan, of the Pan-American Exposition, to secure his service as the representative of tho company among the states of Central and South America.