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WEEKLY EDITION 104 Copies of the SEMI WEEKLY EAST Cannot be better spent than by sub OREGONIAN will be sent you in one year for only $2.00 the news of the interest you. scribing for the WEEKLY It prints OREGONIAN world a year. Just think, $1.50 gives you all the news Try it for a year PENDLETON. UMATILLA CO., OREGON. FRIDAY. JULY 24. 1903 End of the Earthly Career of the Grandest Old Man ot Mod ern Catholicism Came in Peace and Honor. Ona of the Oldest of the Pontiff»— H e for EAST Leaves an Admirable Record for Probity, Nobility and Ability—Biographical Sketch Noting the Prin- cipal Events of a Long and Beautiful Life. about three miles, but the ilarnag«* done is considerable. Damage Done at Gardner, Joliet, 111., July 20.—The destruc tion of Gardner. Ill, In the storm last night proves untrue. While the storm was the worst in the history of th«* town, no lives were lost and no one was injured. A few houses were dam aged and shrubbery was destroyed. Severe damage is r»*porte«l by wind anti raiu. but no fatalities in thin vi cinity have b«H*n reported Sudden Rise in River. Janesville, Wis.. July 21).—A rain fall of three inches here last night has caused the river to ris«* two feet in three hours this morning. Should the levee above the city give way. I many business blocks are liable to, be swept away. Many Bridges Gone. La Crosse. Wis., July 2u.—Reports were received here this morning of a severe rainstorm which swept over, the country 20 miles south of here I last night, washing away many small1 bridges and doing damag«* to crops. ' Many Wires Down. Cleveland. O.. July 20.—A fierce storm of rain and wind swept over this city today, causing much dam ag«* to trees and shrubbery, while tel egraph and telephone wires were prostrat«M at many points. Thousands of Acres Ruined. Warsaw, Ind., July 20.—A severe storm and heavy rains fell today, de stroying thou sand»' of acres of grow ing crops. NO. I Carter Harrison of Chicago All Factions, Except a Will Get the Nebraskan’s Support Next Year. Few Stragglers, Hasten to Get in Out of the Wet. formally announced the following promotions: Major-General Young will become lieutenant-general, vice Mlles, retired. Brigad ler-G eneral Sumner will be major-general, vice Davis. retired. Bri gad ler-Gen era! Wood will be major-general, vice Young, promoted Mile* retires Aug ust 8 Davis. July 26 Thirty-Four Promotions. Washington. July 18—The presi dent has decided to promote 34 colo nels to brigadier generals In rank, with the understanding that all will immediately retire All are officers who served creditably in the «*|vfl war. ORDER IN DEFAULT BY SHIPBUILDING TRUST. ANNOUNCEMENT MADE AT A CHICAGO PICNIC. INDORSE ADMINISTRATION ALMOST WITHOUT DIVISION Amount Involved la »16.000.000—Com pany Behind With Its Interest Pay. meets and Is Completely Insolvent —Big Legal Fight On. RESCUED FROM CREVASSE. Mrs. John« Saved From Death in Yosemite Canyon. Yosemite, Cal.. July IS.—Mrs. A. A- Johns, of New York, »ho <»t her way while on a walk Monday evening and fell down a crevasse in thi- Sentinel Fissures, »a* rew*u«*d yesterday from the two-toot ledge on which she had lodged and will recover. When the rescue party found Mrs. Johns she »a* on a narrow i«*dge feet from the rim of the crevasse walls Hhe had partially broken her fall y catching at juniper busbee and scrub cc<l*r tree* through whoye brani <*he* she had _ plunged __ When the rope had been lowered Clerk Potter of the hotel descended to examine the ground and determine the best course to pursue in getting. Mr» John» from ber [lerilou* posi-1 lion She was week from exhaustion and lack of foo<i and i*numbed by the frosty chill of the night With difficulty the rope »a» tied around Mrs Johns' »alst and an effort made to hoist her to the rim above This ¡•rove] futile because of her weight By leaning over the precipice Mr. Potter could discern another and larger ledge a hundred feet below. He determined to try this plan of rescue. Giving the order to those ibove to lower the rope. Mr. Potter swung the inanimate form of Mrs Johns out over the liny strip of rock rpon which she had been for 15 hour* After much work Mr. Potter was ible to lodge the body of Mrs. John* •n the larger ledge and then descend ’d himself. Calling to one of the mountain guides above. Potter had Im deic'end the rope to the ledge upon which ail three were now rest ng Then the two picked np Mrs Johns and together they made their Ufficult way around dangerous ledge* xnd over yawning precipice?, until Inally worn out aud exha-isted. the) reached tne rim above once more. Mrs Johns is suffering from nerv >us shock, but as no bones were frac lured she «rill recover. Secretary of the National Democratic A Bitter Struggle Is Progressing Be New York. July 18—Judge Kirk tween the Belknap and Ex-Governor patrick sitting in the United States Committee Will Act as Bryan's ♦ « * The first scene in the last act opened yesterday afternoon, when Bradley Forces, With the Prow district court, signed an ord«?r on ap Spokesman—Speeches by Bryan, plication of counsel representing the « all hope was abandoned upon the most palpable evidence that dis pects That the Latter Wilt Be Men antlie Trust Company of New Hurst, the Democratic Candidate * solution was near. Hurried preparations were at once made for the ♦ observance of the last rites. At 2:15 a. m. his holiness was seized ♦ York, permitting the corporation to Nominated by a Scant Majority. for Governor of Iowa. and Other foreclose the $16.000.000 mortgage oi I with a violent fit of hiccoughing, which was followed by a coll ♦ Notables. A little later a slight rally followed, but death came at 4:10 Ixtuisville, Ky.. July 17.—The sec the United States Shipbuilding Com • 4 apse. ond day's session of the republican pany. held by it as trustee for bond a. m. : * Chicago, July 18.—Mayor Harri state convention opened with tbe holders. « i son's name as the choice of the Bry prospects of further excitement to be The petition sets forth ute default an democrats (or the presidential furnished by the report of tbe com in payment of interest charges due Rome. July 20. 4:10 a. m.—Leo XIII. morrow to begin balloting on a suc nomination year will probably be mittee on credentials. The commit early in July, The petition may be pope of Rome is dead. The end has cessor to tne pope. Cardinal Oreglia. l>roi>osed at '.he Chicago democracy's tee sat until midngbt hearing evl filed with any United States district been hourly expected for toe past 10 an Italian, is the favorite, for the picnic thia afternoon by Walsh, the dence In the contest waged by tbe court, and a day will then be fixed days. The splendid vitality of the place. Cardinal Gibbons is a possible secretary of the national committee. Belknap and Wilson forces over tbe for argument by counsel for ar.c candidate in case the deep jealousies the aged pontiff assisted by most Walsh is unable to attend, but has Louisville delegation. The final vote against tee allowance of the foreclos RIOTERS ARE INDICTED. powerful stimulants, has kept the of the Italian cardinals forbid the forwarded a copy of the speech he was seven to five tn favor ot seating ure. Receiver James Smith. Jr. will flickering flame of life in his veins for election of an Italian. the Belknap delegation. Tbe five Often the suit. Grand Jury Acts Vigorously. Mo»tly intended to make. days beyond the dreams of his physi Biographical. At I this afternoon the distinguish members of the committee on creden The order permitting «ee filing of cians. When the last illness attack Against Negroes. Leo XIII. pope of Rome, was born ed visiting democrats started for tials who vot«-d for the Wlisou dele the petit.on has been anticipated t»j ed him on June 30. his weakened con-1 at Carpineto. Italy, on March 2. 1810. Evansville, Ind.. July 30.—Eighty Brand s Park, escorted by 50 charter dition caused the gravest fears to be His family name was Vincenzo Gioac eight persons, charged with taking ed trolley cars crowded with local en gation. have prepared a strong ml counsel representing the receiver nority report, it having been arranged and the legal battle to prevent the «•ntertained tor his recovery. chino Pecci. and he was the son of an part in the recent riot and the attack thusiasts. There will be a parade In that Governor Bradley should lead tbe foreclosure when it takes place will The cardinals were immediately Italian count, Ludovico Pecci. upon the soldiers, have been indicted the down town district be of a sensational nature fighL notified of the situation and began a He entered the Jesuit college at by the grand jury. More than half o Sullivan, the democratic nominee The convention was call«*d to order swift and sorrowful journey to the Vitcebo, at the age of 14. and after a those indicted are negroes for governor of Iowa, Bryan. Con at 10:15 a. m , but a* the committees PROF PHIPPS DROWNED. Vatican. Prayers for the recovery of short period of deep study there, he gressmen Trimble and Williams and were rot r«-ady to re;>ort an adjourn- the venerable man were said in all went to Rome, the fountain head of WiUtan R Hurst will speak. ment was taken until 1 o'dock this Was on Exploring Trip In North, the Catholic churches in Christendom. all ecclesiastical learning at that afternoon. The strictest vigil was at once insti- time. western Nebraska. FIRE ON THE VOLGA. CHARGES BRIBERY. The convention was opened at tuted by the attending physicians. He was a good student, a ready Lincoln. Neb., July 18.—Professoi 2:05 o'clock with the announcement Lapponi and Mazzoni. .Reported That Sixty Lives Were Last scholar, a strong debater, and a most Warrant Out for Another Postoffice that the committees on credentials Phipps, of the « hair of Engltsu In th« For two days after the attack, his convincing writer from his early By Steamer Burning. Stale University, was drowneu last and resolutions would report during Official. condition remained the same, practi youth. night near Crawford, in toe north St Petersburg July 18.—The the afternoon. The re*olu..ons which cally. On the 9th it was announced Washington. July 18.—A special to At the age of 27 he was made a western portion of the state Hls steamer Peter was destroyed by fin* were adopted are in part as follows: that there was no possible hope. The domestic prelate by Pope Gregory the Star from Brooklyn says that "We especially commend the course party was out hunting fossils and jd the Volga today. S.xty perished operation to relieve the pleura, was XVL and at 28 was ordained a priest. George W. Bearers, formerly chief of of Theodore Rooeevelt for able direc were caught in a cloudburst in a nar- n the flam«*«. The passengers and weakening in the extreme, and his the salary and allowance division of He served as apostolic delegate at row gulch Phipps »as unable to rew were caught like rats tr. a trap physical strength was fast ebbing Benevento, Sperugia and the postoffice department, has been tion anu completion of toe policies swim Spoleto. PRESIDENT IS COMMITTED His body was found a quarter Before the ship's boats could be got originated by the late lamented Wil away. indicted by the federal grand jury, was made archbishop of Diameeti in of a mile below this morning, All tea away, or any aid reach the ves TO AN ELASTIC CURRENCY. probably on two counts. On the 10th, the pope surprised the 1843. was created a cardinal by Pius A bench liam McKinley, for his wise conduct the others escaped. *el. fire had completely enveloped it of affairs during the Venezuelan cri world by arising from his bed and LX in 1853, and in 1877 was made warrant has been issued for his ar sis; for his endeavor to secure jus walking about in his room, But this Cardinal Carmelingo or chamberlain rest. but has not been «erred tice tor Cuba; for his action looking evidence of recuperation did not re to the pope, a position of highest au Secretary Shaw Elaborates a Scheme Got the Money. to the settlement of the anthracite to Expand the Volume of Money 25 assure his physicians, who knew too thority and confidence. This position New York. July 18.—A bench war coal strike; for the administration of well that tbe temporary vitality could he occupied at the time of uie death Per Cent of the Banks* Capital, the rant was issued by Judge Thomas, in affairs in the Philippines and Island not last, in the face of his weakened of Pius IX, in 1878. the United States circuit court Same to Draw Five Per Cent Inten possessions of the United States, physical condition. Brooklyn, today for the arrest of Geo. After the death of Pius, he was the h.s zeal for the construction of the est—Problem for Next Session of W. Beavers on an indictment found Mind Ren-.ained Unshaken. temporal head of the Catholic church Panama canal; his firm stand asainst Congress. by the federal grand jury, which On Friday morning he was worse during the interim between tne death APPROPRIATION FOR WAR in<xjm;-etency and corruption in bis UNION MEN FINE MEM charges him with accepting a bribe of again and another operation was per of Pius and his own election to suc office;'bis wise policy of restraint for BERS KEEPING PHONES- Washington. July 2>'c—Since the »84«'. It is understood that payments VETERANS SHORT. formed to relieve the gathering sup ceed him. unlawful corporation* and trusts, and puration of the pleura. From this On the third ballot in the cardinal's semi-official utterance from Oyster to Beavers were traced back to the tbe advancement under his adminis- time on his condition has constantly conclave, following the death of Pius, Bay made it practically certain that purchase by the government of the tration ••videnced by the opening of Manager Says -Nothing to Arbitrate** Already Over »90.000 Pa>d Out and developed alarming symptoms. the subject of this sketch was elected financial legislation is to be under Brandt-Dent Cash Registering Co. th« new Pacific cable and the pro Many More Claims to Come in— —Eight Hundred 'Phones Ordered Th* ¡Histnffice inspectors found that The one colossal tower of strength pope and assumed the name of Leo I taken at the extra session of con Beavers had a large account In the gress made in preparing for the Over 300 C>airr*rtj Yet to Hear Out in One Batch — The Maximum which has not been shaken to the XIII. ixtuisiana Pun ha*« Exposition. We last by the slowly gathering lorces of The first Leo was Elected in 461, gress. coincident with conclusive ac- Nassau Trust Coni|>any. Brooklyn, heariily indorse him for the repubii From. Wages Per Month and are said to hav«- discovered that his disease, is the mind of the pope. A. D._ and served until 468. A. D. t.on on the Cuban treaty, there has can nomination in 19v4." checks deposited there had been In all bis illness his mind has been Leo XIII is the 2G7th pope to occupy been renewed speculation as to the Tbe boycott of the trad«-* council Salem. Ore. July 18 —The present Tbe remainder of tue platform given by ex-Ox:gressman Driggs singularly clear and strong. He has the ¡pontifical chair and has witnessed ■leal» with the state is»<>es. the Beck-1 upon the Pacific- State» Telephone A outlook 1« that the $10t*.000 appropri exact character of legislation favored Wash ngton. July 18.— Although it ham administration being dictated messages of good cheer to greater progress in the history of the attacked i Telegraph Coni pan« sent Into effect ated bj the last legislature for the his people in all parts of the civilized I Catholic church, than any other oc by President Roosevelt. It is expect is the genera) belief that an indict and held responsible for the feud I today, says the Spokane Pre*». l<a>meut of Indian war veteran« will world, and has enjoyed the newspa cupant of that seat. The first pope ed that the president will submit tc ment was found yesterday against troubles in Breathitt county. A committee consisting of Messrs lack I5OJ0M of being sufficient, Ac- Beavers, in the post office scandal, it per reports of his own illness, with a of Rome. Petrus, was chosen in 41. congress early in November a force Th«- ■-ommittee on < red«'nrial» sub H»-«keti and Taylor of the trades cording to an opinion rendered this I has Dot been formally handed down, k«jen appreciation. A. D.. and held office 27 years. ful message pointing out the necessl- nor an arrest mad«* up to a late hour mitted two reports, the majority fa council and Hlnneman of the building tni-rnlng by the attorney general to Leo XIII has been the most intel Ignorant of Volponi's Death. voring the seating of the Belknap del trade» waited upon District Manager the secretary of state, loose whose ty for additional currency legislation, this afternoon. His trusted valet. Volponi, clerk of lectual of all that long line of pon- egation from Ix>ui»v.Ile The minor-: Bush of the Pacific States Telephone «Laima are not reached before the the consistory, died on Thursday, tiffs. He has written and spoken on but thus far nobody has been able to ity favored the seating of both dele-1 A Telegraph Company this morning $1<«'ha» been expended will be ELGIN LABOR UNION. July 9, and the startling new* was more subjects vital to the civilization definitely declare the nature of the gations with an equal vote. The con and presented 800 removal orders, compelled tn wait until another leg not conveyed to the pope. He died of the world, than any other of the scheme the president has in mind. test over the Ijouisvtlle delegation the balance being withheld for the islature makes an appropriation be ignorant of Volponi’s death, although varied characters that have graced Advocates of the Aidrich bill are Teamster» Organize With a Member was thus begun on the floor of the present. Mr. Bush stated he would fore their claims can be audited. This he inquired of him and was* told he the office. convention. Each side was allowed telegraph the matter to President Sa is a modification of the opinion ren ship of Twenty-Fve. claiming that the president will back was very ill, which caused his holi Roosevelt Sends Condolence. bin of the company in San Francisco dered some time ago when the attor l.a Grande. July 18.—W E. Morand. 30 minutes for argument. ness to sigh deeply and say a bless Former Governor Bradley, who and that be would meet with the com ney general advised Mr. Dunbar that Washington. July 20.—The follow their pet measure, while the advo organizer for the State Federation, cates of elestic currency assert with ing for tbe dead friend and clerk. ing message was sent to Cardinal and J. E. Culper. organizer for the A. made the opening speech for the ml mittee again at 5 o'clock this after he should audit all claims presented, equal force that he is with them, and Volponi would have been secretary Rampolla at Rome by President F. of 1», went to Elgin and formed a nority report, was widely cheered as noon to further discuss the matter. even though the appropriation had been exhausted. of the concave of cardinals whicn Roosevelt's order at 1:15 this after- point to his financial speech at Quin Teamsters' Union. There were 25 he took the itoor. He was followed The steam engineers of the city cy. 111., last April in which he said: meets tomorrow to elect a successor noon; The s«x-retary of state has audited charter members and 10 were obli by George Dureil. former judge of the have placed a fine of $25 on any mem to Leo. Opinion of President gated J. R. Oliver, president of the court of appeals, who spoke for tbe ber of their union who keeps a tele and paid claims to the amount of “The president desires me to ex- On Monday the pope had relapses press h!i profound sense of loss which "Our currency laws recently have local Trades Assembly, recently or majority report. phone in bis residence until after the $90425.57. This leave* $9.145.96 tn into semi-consciousness and in one of the Christian world sustains in the been improved by specific declara ganized a local union of the A. F. the fund. There are on file claims ag strike is settled. these comatose periods, imagines that death of his holiness. KENTUCKY REPUBLICANS. gregating $13.180.50. so that it is ap tions Intended to secure permanency of L. in Elgin with 30 members. Thia At tbs meeting of the trades coun parent that those who have not yet he saw a figure in his room approach "By his lofty character, great of values. But this does not imply union now has Its charter and is ac ing his bed, and called loudly to Lap learning and comprehensive charity, that these laws may not be still fur tively considering the labor problems Nominated a Full Ticket and Ad cil last night resolutions in condem file dtheir claims in the office of the nation of the Pacific States Tele secretary of state will have to wait poni. who was in the room. After he be adorned his exalted station and tlier improved and strengthened. It of Elgin. I-a Grande unions are now Joumed. phone A Telegraph Company and en had been quieted, he prophesied that made bis reign one of the most illus is well nigh universally admitted in full control in all matters con Louisville. July 18.—The second dorsing the Doerr-Mitchell Company until 1905 or later before the secre hi* death would occur on Tnnrsday. trious. as it has been one of the long that our currency system is wanting cerning the clerks, masons, carpen day of picturesque political maneu tary of state can act upon theii in their application to the city coun- July 16. est in the history of the Catholic in elasticity; that Is, the volume does ters. painters, bartenders and all vering in the state convention of cil for a telephone franchise were claims. The secretary will receive and file all claims presented, but wi Cardinals Meet Tomorrow. church. (Signed) John Hay, Secre not respond to the varying needs oi contract ard team labor. At the same Kentucky republicans failed to culmi passed. not audit any in excess of the amount The college of cardinals meets to- tary of state.” the country as a whole, nor to the time their course has been so moder nate In the final grand surprise of a When asked by a Press reporter if of the appropriation. Those not audit varying needs of different localities ate as to meet with the approval of winning dark horse. The ticket arbitration would be considered. G. ed will be reported to the next legis Our people scarcely need to be re nearly all business men and building follows: B. Bush, district manager of the Pa- tons were displaced and tossed across minded that grain raising communi contractors. Governor—Morris B. Belknap, Lou- cific States Telephone A Telegraph lature for such action as that body may deem advisable. the breakwater as though they ties require a larger volume of cur isvllle. Company replied that so far as the weighed but a few pounds. rency at harvest time than during the IJeutcrant Governor—J. B. Wll- company was concerned there was About 330 claimants will have to KILLING OFF CHINESE. Shade trees were uprooted in many summer months. The same principle holt. Ashland. wait untjl 19<>5 tor their money. Th. nothing to arbitrate. sections of Milwaukee, and hundreds applies to every industry, to every Fire Damp Explosion Takes Twelve Treasurer—John A. Black, Bar "All the positions made vacant claims audited and paid number 506 of cellars were flooded because of the community. Our currency laws need I hours ville. have been filled," said Mr. Bush. The average amount of these war Lives and Injures Eight. inadequacy of the sewers to carry off such modification as will insure the Auditor—George E. Welsh, Dan- "The fact of the matter is, the com $178.51. Those yet to be presented Nanaimo. B. C., Juty 17.—Word rille. the flood. Two inches of rain fell in parity of every dollar coined or issu pany can not afford to pay any larger will be smaller in amount than those i.ilwaukee Madison reports 3.04 ed by the government, and such ex reached here today that by an explo Beck Attorney General—William wages than they do at present, as already paid. The number of claims sion of fire damp last night in No. inches. Janesville, Broadhead and pansion and contraction of our cur ner. Winchester. this office is not a paying institution has been larger than was anticipated 6 mine. Cumberland, where 50 China i Chippewa Falls report severe storms rency as will promptly and automat Secretary of State—J. C Speight. Claims have been presented by veter OVER THREE INCHES RAIN but is losing money.” men and four white men were em and minor railroad washouts. ically respond to the varying de Mayfield. ans who reside in other states, some The announcement that the tele FELL AT CERTAIN POINTS. mands of commerce. Permanent in ployed. 12 Chinese were killed and of them on the Atlantic seaboaru Ohio and Indiana Suffer. phone companj- is operating at a loss eight injured. I.ittle property dam CROPS ARE SHORT. Pittsburg. July 20.—Terrific rain creases would be dangerous, perma age was done. Since the strike the in this city is a startling one, but and these were not known to be alive nent contraction ruinous; but the Men who are engaging in business oi Crop» Beaten Down, Land» Flooded, I and wind storms swept over Indiana needed elasticity must be brought mine has been worked entirely b> I Secretary of Agriculture Report» on Mr. Bush stated it was a fact He securing th«* allowance of claims of i and Ohio, carrying down wires and continued: Mongolians, with few white over Tree» and Telegraph Pole» Uproot- doing much other damage. The wind about by provisions which will per Indian war veterans are searching Conditions in Central States. "The wages being paid by us Is i seers. The mine was gaseous. A res everywhere for persons who have a ed. Wires Down and Building« i is reported to have attained a cyclon mit both contraction and expansion cue party, headed by .uanager Mat Chicago. July 18.—A special to the about the highest in the United States valid claim and thus more of the vet Washed ic velocity, and at some places tele as the varying needs of the several thews, went down to the scene to get Record-Herald Flooded—Many Bridges from Washlngtpn for a city of this size. Here we pay communities and business interests erans are being found than was ex graph poles were lifted out of the says: Secretary Wilson, who has just $20 for the first month and raise the out the injured, but the deadly black Out, and Hail Destroys Fruit and may require.” pected. . ground and wires twisted into all damp made this a dangerous proceed returned from a trip that included girls every three months. The aver Trees. Shaw's Elastic Scheme, What the Law Provides. i shapes. Every wire is down on the Ohio, Indiana. Illinois. Iowa and Mln age wages we pay is 131.50 per ing. It road between Mansfield and Toledo, is currently rumored that Secre- nesota. Bald today: "While Under the Oregon statutes, the sec the farm month. ” This is the mine where an explosion Milwaukee. July 20.—Reports of and no wires are working on the tary Shaw is now consulting with occurred two years ago, in which 50 ing conditions are generally good and The girl operators now out on retary of state has no authority tt damage from yesterday’s storm are Cleveland & Pittsburg road between financial experts In an effort to draft men lost their lives. some of the crops have a large yield, strike say they worked the first two audit the Indian war veterans’ claims coming in from many parts of the these points. The Fort Wayne road a bill to authorize the issuance of the corn crop will be short. The ab weeks for nothing and the next two after the appropriation has been ex state, and are to the effect that the normally cool weather.” he said, for $10. After a month at the busi hausted. it he did audit and allow SOUTHERNERS ORGANIZE. In I has only one wire working to New “additional currency” by national crops were battered down flat, castle, Pa. banks up to 25 per cent of the amount "has retar led the development of the ness they received $20 and a raise of them he would be responsible upon many instances it will be impossible of their capital. On this the govern Sumpter People Remember Dixie crop. Along the valleys and high $2.50 every three months until $45 his official bond. The section of the Hail Kills Fruit and Alfalfa, to harvest the grain crops, and the ways the crop has been saturated, is reach«*d. It requires about three statutes bearing upon this subject Pueblo. Co)., July 20.—A special to ment would place a tax of, say, 5 Land In Proper Manner. only recourse left to the farmers will per cent per annum. Because of this and the corn will not mature. The years of service to reach the maxi- is section 2398 of Bellinger and Cot be to turn their livestock into the the Chieftain from Vineland says: Sumpter, July 17. — A society to be ton's code. It provides: One of the heaviest hailstorms ever tax banks would only call for the ad known as the Southern Historical best corn is along the dry. rolling mum wage. fields for pasturage. ditional currency in time of greatest lands, but even there the cool season "No warrant shall be drawn by the The storms are particularly severe experienced in this county visited stringency; that is, interest on loans and Literary Society, of Sumpter, has prevented the crop from being secretary of state in payment for any Capture of a Bandit. afternoon, accompa of Vineland this on Lake Michigan. Thousands would have to be higher than 5 per was organized last night in the office what It should be at this time We Washington, July 18.—The war de claim against th«* state unless an ap dollars' worth of damage was nied by a high wind. The hailstones cent to Induce a bank to go to the ex of Mayor McColIoch and the follow may have an average crop If the partment advices from the Philip propriation has first been made for wrought to the government pier were as large as walnuts and the ing officers were elected: pense of issuing additional currency. weather in the future is favorable, the payment thereof: but where such which protects Milwaukee harbor. It ground was covered with ice to a President. Mayor C. M. McColIoch; but if ft continues cold, it Is hard pines announce the capture of Faus claim has been incurred In pursuance The Instant Interest rates dropped be tlno DuiHermo, the most famous ban is stated that great piles were up depth of three inches. The alfalfa secretary. T. G. G wynne; treasurer, to say to what extent there will be dit in Luzon. The prediction is mad«' of authority of law but n«> appropria low 5 per cent, this currency would rooted and tossed about like feath crop was beaten into the ground and Senator W. H. Hobson. retire automatically. a shortage. The grass crop will be that this will end disorder tn RI zr I tion has been made for its payment, trees were stripped of their fruit. ers. Contractor Miller says that mas Chairman McColIoch appointed the the finest for many years. The cool or if ina<l«* ha* been exhausted the East and West ! Disagree, province. sive stones weighing as much as 13 The area of the storm was only following committees: weather has favored the growth of secretary shall audit such claim and. The currency fight promises to be Membership, R. H. Kemp W H. oats, wheat and barley The outlook it allowed, shall issue to the claimant Coaling Station Treaty. protracted, for the two classes of Hobson. Rev J M. Wilder and W for a certificate as evidence of such al th«- farmer is good." finance reformers in congress repre D. B. Dodson; constitution and by- Havana. July 18.—The Cuban sen Iowa nee." sent two ideas. The Western men laws. T. G. Gwynne, J. W Connella ate has approve«! the coaling station In the present iustunte it is clear REDUCTION OF TROOPS. simply want to provide more money and W. H. Hobson. agreement. The bill also approved that the Indian war veterans' claims when great crops are to be moved, The membership is confined exclu apropriating $80.000 for a world's were not incurred In pursuance of and when settlements are to be made sively to people of Southern birth. Army Retirements and Promotions fair exhibit at St. ixiuis authority of law. for th«* claims were Cody and came to Jason in such force From Mlles Down. Cody, Wy., July 20—James Gor by Western merchants with Eastern against Oregon Territory and the gen Washington. ’July 18.—General man, the murderer of his brother, that the guard over Gorman and Wal manufacturers and dealers. The Flour Mills Sold. Young Boy Suicides. eral government assume«! all terr!- ters was completely overpowered. Davis, commanding In the Philip Eastern men, It is claimed, are more La Grande. July 18 — The Mt. Fan Tom Gorman, and Walter, the mur Gorman was captured by Charles concerned in establishing the value nie Flouring Mills, at Cove, have been pines, having recommended a reduc Stockport, O . July 18—A 12 year tortai debts derer of Mrs. Hoover, were lynched Smith and Hal Sweeney on upper of other classes of securities than sold by E. P. McDaniel to N. B. and tion of troops. Secretary Root has old son of farmer Lindsay, committed Has Made His Will. No him to withdraw three suicide last night by shooting and hung by a mob yesterday at Ja Shell creek, in the Big Horn moun government bonds, and furnishing the Sherman Rees, for »8,000. The mills instructed Lexington. July 18.—Ewen will go son. Both victims were buried in the tains. He was worn out anu unarm basis for a permanent Increase of were built In 1866 by 8. G. Frenen cavalry regiments and three infantry cause is assigned. to Jackson next week to testify be potter's field today Gorman had ed and made no resistance. After money which can be used In the great and were named for Mt. Fannie, a regiments whenever transportation is fore the grand jury, relative to the Son Was Born. been convicted; Walters, against escaping he swam the Big Horn, gen promotion schemes of Wall street. high peak of the Blue Mountains. available This will require several whom the evidence seemed to be con erally regarded as an impossible feat, This diversity of opinion In republi near Cove, which was named for Mrs. months. The oldest tn the service Buzzard'» Buzzard's Bay. July 18 18. —A son was I burning of his hotel. He has made and had covered 50 miles of ths can ranks cannot be compromised on McDaniel, the first white woman to will be sent first. clusive, was being held for trial. born to Grover and Mrs. Cleveland at ti will aud trausterred all his property to his wife, as he fears assassination. The lynching party congregated at roughest mountain country. The war department this morning Gray Gable* today. a moment’s notice. ascend to the summit of this peak. MURDER AND LYNCHING IN WYOMING Try IL Want to Know Whether Rus sian Government Will Pay Any Attention Anyhow. ROUNDABOUT WAY TO GET A HEARING BY THE CZAR. The Effort is Discredited at Wash ington and the Document Is Sent Out of Consideration for the Emi nence of the Petitioners and Char acter of tne Subject. Oyster Bay. July 17.—The presi- d«.nt. alter conlerrmg with Leri, Wolf aud Strauss, regaining presenting a petiuon, dtxided to send use loLowing ui*patcij to Riddle, tee American -arge d affairs at SL Petersburg; "lou ale ¡DaLructed to a»k an au dience wiih tne m.lister ot loreign -Ja.rs and make him the !u..^.. 1-oauasLi.steii; His excsuieacy, the United States secretary ot state, ia- -'nicts me to inform you that the president has r eceived irom a Large u.u.1« ot citizen* of different states, of ail reiigioa* affiliation* and occu pying tne nighe.it position* ;n public and private iile, a respectful peuuon audre**e«i to hi« majesty, the czar, reiaUtig to u.«. -.- jluuus of the Jews ■n Ku isra and running as follows: ■ Here Is contained tne petition in lulLl Lue preamble continue«; 1 am in structed to ass. wtether the petition will be submitted to the gracious -'cmslderntlun of hi* majesty. Ln that - ase the petition will be at once tor- warded. Washington. Joly 17.—The state ieparuneat th.s morning gave out a lengthy statement regarding the <8ishlu«-lf petition, which is in part x* follows: "Tbe Russian government -a* declined to consider or receive a pcuiton reiatmg to the condition of the Jews in Russia wh.c'i was signed uy several thousand cit-ien* and ca lled to SL Petersburg by direction oC the president at the conference July 14. "This was sent July 15, the same day Mr Riddle was informeu by the Russian minister of foreign affairs. that in view of tbe publications which had appeared in the newspapers. Rus sia wisbeu to notify him that the pro posed petition would not be received under any circumstances, and that thi* reaoluttoa had been taxes inde pendent - h any conslderatioa of sub- «■Ante or texL "On receipt of this Mr. Hay ad- «tressed the tallowing to S traue* Wolf and Levi: “I am by the pres dent directed to acquaint you that this department is informed by the American > mo*oj at SL Petersburg that the imjierial government of Rus sia has declined to consider the peti tion which this department undertook at your request to transmit to that high destination, although it is gener ally admitted in official circles that tbe petition was almost unexampled in weight and dignity of the signa tures attached.** Oyste.- Bay. July 17.—President Roosevelt believes mat despite Rus sia’s refusal to accept the perition. tbe de*.red effect will be obtained. It is no» learned that had Roosevelt followed his own impulse h« would have thrown the petition at the im perial palace and told the czar to make the most of it. He argued in the conterence with Hsy and Root, that it would be mere ot an insult to as for Russia to refuse to receive it than its presentation to them would ■e after »e were informed they did jot want IL Hay and Root, however, vnvinced l.Lm he must take the usual .ormal course or violate all d.plomat- .c preedent*. The president agrees Inally that u-e have no more business neddling in Russia's international at- turs than they in ours. Tbe incident will undoubtedly have i bearing on our future diplomatic dealings with the czar. A high ourve says it adds just one more traw to the bitterness and suspicion ■ he president feels for Russian states manship. and when the time is ripe in die future to express resentment in more emphatic terms, noone who knows the president will doubt his oing so, as he never forgets. Tbe president has often said that he be- l *ves war with Russia is more likely to «< ■ ur than with Germany, in sp te Ct all written to the contrary. P. M. ARTHUR DEAD. Head Brotherhood of Locomotive En gineers Expire» Suddenly. Winnipeg. Canada. July 17.—Peter M. Arthur, chief of the Brotherhood of Ixtcomotive Engineers, dropped dead while making a speech to a mass meeting of citizens here, at 10:30 last night A convention of the Bnotnerhood of Engin«*ers is now in session here. and Chief Arthur has presided. He had been in the best of health, and bad not complained of any Illness dur ing the session. Without warning he fell in a swoon upon the platform and expired within a few moments. He was surrounded by a committee of prominent business men of the city and the leading members of the brotherhood when he dropped to the floor in the midst of an address upon broth« rhoo<i progress and industrial- ism. Th«- body started for his home at Cleveland this afternoon, accompani ed by a committee of the Brotherhood Of l.oeoBiotive Engineers Mr Arthur lias held the position of chief of the engineers for over 30 years and was the. leading figure in the *'Q railroad strike tn 1888. anu took a prominent part In the A R. U. strike in 1894 also He was a born leader of men, a fine parliamentarian, a public speaker of great ability and has been re-elected to the first place in his order over the most bitter op position, in several conventions. He was 70 years of age and reaid- od in Cleveland. O.. where the Head- quarters of the brotherhoM is locat- ed.