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THE GALVESTON DAILY NEWS, MONDAY, JULY 5, 1897.
IM)1( \TIO\S POl NT TO V GENERAL
CESSATION OF \\ OilK IN FIX 10
STATES.
m BOUBT UNI SES! BISI1
The lMttNlnirK situation—Nothing in
flip Treasury of the Minci'H—Olliei'
.Null's of (lie Strike.
Columbus, O.. July 4.—Telegrams received
by President Ratehford of the United Mine
Workers to-day indicate that the order for
a genera] strike of the miners has been
complied with generally throughout Ohio.
Indiana, Illinois and western Peiinsyl\ania
and in sietions of West \ irginia and Ken-
tucky. It will take several days, how-
ever, to determine with any degree of ac-
curacy tiie number of men involved. Presi-
dent Ratehford roughly estimates the num-
ber at 200,000. He thinks the prospeets arc
now better than in 1894, when a general
ctrik.' was inaugurated. At that tim,:* the
scale of !>ric > was being paid in in any
mining localities. notably \V» st \ irginia,
w r, a majority of the mini-} - continued
at work and thereby gTeatly weakened the
strike. , , ,f *
]Yf sklent Ratehford hopes that the \\ est
Virginia mill' i s may now be brought into
line, inasmuch as they are receiving wage.-*
far below the scale and their condition is
not any 'enter than that of the miners in
other states. The eoal production ol Wot
Virginia has increased so rapidly in the
las; few vears that the output of that
state now < xeeeda the output of Ohio. Dur-
ing the strike of 1S««4 trouble was caused by
the shipment of West Virginia eoal through
Ohio, the Ohio miners endeavoring to -stop
this traflie. The railroad companies ap-
pealed to the state for protection and a.-
moet the entire Ohio national guard was
placed In iht Held. President Katchlord
does not believe there will be any repeti-
tion of th si- troubles in the present strike.
Special efforts are to be made 1" emist the
svmpathv ot the West Virginia miners.
President Ratehford is encouraged to be-
lieve tiii'S may be accomplished by the fact
that the miners have signified their inten-
tion to strike in many places where efforts
to enlist their co-operation have failed on
previous occasions.
President Ratehford has received tele-
grams from a number of Pittsburg opera-
tors asking permission to operate their
mines at scale prices. These requests are
all refused, as it would work an injustice,
not only to other operators, but to their
miners as well.
As to the probable duration of the strike,
President Ratehford expects that it will
last several weeks at least. The fact that
there is a fair supply of coal in stock and
tlit? demand for domestic consumption is
small will have a tendency to prolong the
suspension. The contracts for coal for lake
shipment will cause the greatest trouble.
The bulk of these contracts are he.d by
Pittsburg operators, but the Ohio opera-
tors also have a fair share. The Ohio op-
erators have not yet held a conference to
consider the matter, but are considerably
worried. While they believe the strike is
ill-timed and likely to fizzle out. they will
close down their mines for a short time at
least, until they can determine how general
the suspension is. A partial suspension
only in the Pittsburg district would be
/uinous to their business should the Ohio
miners refuse to work.
Strike BcK'iiiN To-Dny.,
Pittsburg, Pa., July 4.—The coal miners'
strike will begin to-morrow. The success
of the struggle for higher wages in live
states depends on the miners in the Pitts-
burg district. If they fail in refraining
from work the movement will be a failure.
The resolution adopted on Saturday was
strong enough for the emergency. A reso-
lution was also, adopted requesting Gov-
ernor Hastings "to sign the weighing ami
coal commission bills passed by the legis-
lature and now before him. One of the sig-
nificant points before the convention Satur-
day was the fact that representatives were
present from the mines where ironclad con-
tracts and signed agreements exist. These
mines employ almost 3000 men. and the in-
dications are that if the men at one of
these mines refuse to quit all the diggers
at the others will act accordingly. A strong
effort is being made to get the co-operation
of the miners along the river in the coming
light. If they work they can cut quite a
figure in supplying coal, as the fuel for
local points can ail be supplied by water
routes. The operators are. making no ef-
fort to conciliate the miners. Great appre-
hension is felt as to what course the vast
number of foreigners will take in t-he
strike. Many of those speak no English
and care nothing for the land of their adop-
tion. They do not conform to the customs
of the American-speaking miners and the
latter have very little lnliuence over them.
One point scored by the operators is that
more mining properties have gone into the
hands of the sheriff this year than in any
year in the history of the trade. "There
are too many mines." said Patrick Dolan,
president of the mine workers, "but not too
many miners. It is the surplus of oper-
ators that causes such sufferings and low
wages."
The officials of the T'nited mine workers
of the Pittsburg district held a meeting to-
day and heard n ports from various parts
of the district. Each of these indicated
that the men would quii work.
The question of securing sustenance for
the vast army of idle men is the most se-
rious one confronting the officials. The of-
ficials have no money in the treasury. The
miners have been unable to sav< anything,
and only ihost who have little garden
patches will be able to live independently
during the cessation of work. The exodus
from the Fourth pool to West Virginia has
begun. The West Virginia operators are
hiring miners as fast as they apply for
work. Those who wish immunity from
trouble seek safety by Might into West Vir-
ginia. where the miners will work unmo-
lested. Scores of small mines in Heaver.
Mercer. Cambria and other counties which
have been practically idle will resume oper-
ations in full force to supply coal to fac-
tories and shops in their districts. During
the strike of ISiM all these mines were
closed down.
Victory for Tin Plate Workers.
Pittsburg, Pa,, July 3.—Skilled tin plate
workt rs identified with the Amalgamated
association of iron and steel workers scored
a decisive victory to-day. They secured
an advance in wages and a protective
clause that tin plate mills will not manu-
facture sheet Iron. The workers are jubi-
lant and look upon the future with hope,
as it is claimed that the signing of the re-
maining scales of the association is but a
question of time. The conference between
the scale committee and a committee of
manufacturers adjourned this morning af-
ter having been in session two days. The
workers wanted an advance of 1'. per cut,
which the manufacturers were not inclined
to give. A readjustment was made which
wou.d give the workers an average advance
of about ^"4 per cent. After considerable
discussion ihe workers agreed to the prop-
osition, provided the manufacturers sign-
ing the scale would agree to give them a
protective e.aust guaranteeing that tin
p.ate mills would not manufacture sheet
iron in the event of the market tor tin be-
coming depressed. The proposition was
agreed to and both sides apparently
well satisfied. The settlement means much
to fhe workers. It is e :Imated that more
than skill, d work< rs are effected, arid
that many plants will resume work Tues-
day morning, A steady run for some time
is promised.
The settlement will have a marked effect
on hastening signatures to the jemaining
scales, especially the sheet iron scale.
Spring Valley Miners.
Spring \ alley. Ili., July 3.—The 2000 min-
ers of Spring Valley gave up their places
in the mines and went out on a strike to-
day. It will not be known till Monday
morning whether the company men and
cagers will go out or not. < >n aeeutint of
this suspension the company has not been
able to stock up its customers io any great
extent, which is decidedly !a\orab e to the
miners. The miners of this eitv are not in
y oa circumstances, and many of them will
•uffsf If ths suspension is protracted. Tele-
phone me.s>uges from other mining wimps
iii this viciiuij. tci>.ori Uiu.L ikt* umm* m
those places wi'.l join the national move-
ment. Monday morning there will be 30o0
idle men within six mil's of Spring Val.ey.
The men sav they are determined to re-
main out till the price of mining is raised.
The miner- have the sympathy oi the
business men. many of whom are in bail
circunistanc. brought on by the continui d
reductions that have been forced on the
miners during the last four years.
The Situation it< Indiana.
Terrc Haute, Ind., July 4.—President
Knight of ihe United Mine Workers tot-
Indiana says he is convinced that practi-
cally all the miners in the state will join
In the strike It will not be positively j
known before Monday how many mines in
the state have not joined the strike. Those
who were at work Saturday c>tt their too.s
in tin mines when they quit work in the
evening. President Knight says the pres-
ent strike is< little else than a tight against
starvation. .
"One miner told nr." said Mr. Knight,
"that he had drawn Ss.'0 for the past two
months' work. He had in four nay days
during that time. His highest was $2.f>0 for
two weeks and his lowest Sl.iJO. On tins
amount lie was forced to try to keep him-
self and his family from hunger."
Mr. Knight says the Columbus report to
tin eff; ei that 37."i.OUO men will be involved
in tbi strike is a gross exaggeration. He
estimates that the total number who will
be idle will be between 150,000 and 200,000,
IIis figures are as follows: In Pennsyl-
vania. 22,01X1; Ohio. 2"),000; Indiana, 6000;
West Virginia, 20,000; Illinois, 85,000,
No Strike in Clenrlleld District.
Belkfonte, Pa.. July 1.—There will be no
strike of the miners in the Clearfield dis-
trict. The men employed there held a
meeting and decided to take no notice of
the call to go out. Business has been ,.0
per c.m better in this region this summer
than it has been at any time within the
past ten days. Two thousand men have
st aly employment, as against half that
number last year, and they are ail con-
t> nted. There is. however, some litt.e dis-
satisfaction in the western part of the dis-
trict.
Will Not Strike.
Weir City, Kan., July 4.-No strike has
beeen ordered among the miners of this dis-
trict. Should the men be ordered out many
would refuse to strike, it is said, although
most of them are union men. There have
been no serious grievances here except
scarcity of work. In 1893 they were called
out and a long and disastrous' strike en-
sued. and since then they have remained
at work regardless of the eastern miners.
Strcator Miners Out.
Strcator, 111.. July 4.-The coal miners of
the Strcator district, with a total of about
15.000 men. have laid down their tools in
answer to the call of the national associa-
tion. The Strcator district includes the
towns of Strcator, Kanglia, La Salle; Peru,
Springville, Pontiac, Mononk. Wenona,
Braidwood. Braceville. Coal City, Tolucu
and numerous smaller places.
Voteil to Suspend.
Brazil. Ind., July 3.—The coal miners in
this district met in mass convention here
to-day. W. J. Knight, state president of
the I'nited Mine Workers' association, ad-
dressed them. He described the condition
of the miners as pitiful and admonished
them to join in the strike. The proposition
to suspend work was put to the meeting
and carried by a unanimous vote.
L
OVER A BLUFF,
An Ex-Coilfederate Veteran Breaks
His \eek in a Full Jieur
Dust rop.
Bastrop. Tex., July 4.—Mr. Fred Banhoff,
an old German settler of this place and an
ex-confederate veteran, fell from a bluff
on Piney creek last night at 12 o'clock,
and broke his neck in the fall. In the
darkness he went over the bluff. Ills wife
called for help. His body was found face
downward in the water below. Justice Jen-
kins inquested the body and pronounced
his death the result of the fall from a
height of about thirty feet. He leaves
grown children and an aged wife to mourn
his death.
FOl ND DEAD IN HER KITCHEN.
A Woman Evidently Murdered mid
Jloblied.
Greenville, N. H„ July 4.—Mrs. Hattie F.
Woodward, a widow about 50 years of age,
was found dead Saturday morning in the
kitchen of her home, a house in a sparsely
settled part of the town. The body was
lying upon the tloor with a bullet wound in
the throat, while by its side was a revolver,
two chambers of which were empty. The
first impression was that it was a case' of
suicide, but later investigations have
strengthened the theory that the woman
was murdered. A careful examination of
the premises disclosed blood spots on the
sewing machine, window curtains and door
knobs. It was also discovered that a dia-
mond ring, which she had worn, and her
gold watch were missing, while her pocket
book had been relieved of its contents.
The revolver had been held so close to her
body that it burned her clothing and shoul-
der. and upon the throat were marks ap-
parently made by an assassin's thumb. Sus-
picion is directed to a farm hand who had
worked on an adjacent farm, and who left
Friday morning, presumably for Newport,
K. I. It is evident Mrs. Woodward died or
was killed on Thursday.
Alter a Morning
;'a per.
Fort Worth. Tex., July 4.—The following
is being circulated among business men
and others:
"Fort Worth, Tex., July 1.—We. the un-
dersigned, agree to associate oui selves to-
gether to form a corporation under u char-
ter to be obtained from the state of Texas
under the name of for the purpose
of publishing a daily morning newspaper
iu the city of Fort Worth, the same to be
known as the — , said corporation lo
have un authorized capital of $.'>0,000 in
shares of $100 each.
"To comply and carry out the objects of
the said corporation we hereto subscribe to
its capital stock the number and amount
of shares set opposite our respective names
end agree to pay hi per cent of each share
wht n called for by the secretary of the
corporation, and jflo per share in cash each
month thereafter, between the 1st and 5th
of each month, provided that no part of
such shares shall be due or payable until
30e shaies have been subscribed.
"And we hereby agree and pledge our-
selves to comply with the constitution and
by-laws made by the members of the cor-
poration in compliance with the charter
under the laws of the state of Texas."
Nacogdoches IIveursloit.
Nacogdoches. Tex.. July 3.—The excur-
sion for the fourth is drawing quite a re-
spectable patronage from here and other
points along the line of the Housion East
and West Texas railway. Many citizens « f
this place have availed themselves of this
opportunity to visit Galve.»:ton and enjoy
the attractions there.
\N M LIKiEI) IRRITATING DISPATCH
FROM SE< HlCTAMY SHERMAN TO
MINISTER HAY
[1511!
Disastrous Floods iu France—Rlots 111
India—Fifth t law in llriizi 1—Other
Foreign News Items.
RAILWAY INTERESTS,
Chairman Green linen North.
Paris, Tex., July I.-Hon. 13. H. R. Green
departed from Terrell last night In his
private car Lone Star for St. Louis via
Greenville and the Cotton licit. It is not
stated here what tile object of the state
chairman's visit to St. Louis is. but it is
surmised that it is to discuss railroad mat-
ters.
Mortuui Line llnles.
Dallas, Tex., July 4.—The following an-
nouncement has b< en made by the Mor-
gan line:
Effective Tuesday morning. July fi. class
rates from New York city to Galveston,
Tex., via the Morgan lint, will be as fol-
lows:
1 2 3 4 5 A B C D K
40 32%27C. -1 21V. 1!) r/if, pi;
The usual differential to Houston ~wiH"ap-
ply, and wherever class rates are less than
present commodity rates class lates will
apply. This reduction is brought about by
secret rate cutting of the Lone Star line.
The Morgan line proposes to remain in
business ar.d protect its friends by meet-
ing any cuts.
If you have a run down system build 1t up
uiul uuin l*£ w liiw Willi iluud* Stti'sajjarillu. i
London, July 5.—The Washington corre-
spondent of the Daily Chronicle asserts
that official correspondence is about to be
submitted to congress, which includes a
dispatch sent by Secretary Sherman to
Ambassador Hay dated May 10, for sub-
mission to Lord Salisbury, insinuating that
England has been guilty of l and faith in
carrying out the terms of the Paris seal
award. The correspondent says: "There
is n > doubt that the publication of this dis-
patch will cause resentment in England. It
was really the work of Mr. Foster and Mr.
Hamlin jointly. 1 learn that the adminis-
tration is very proud of the dispatch, and
believes it will be received in the United
States with the same popular approval as
greeted Mr. Olney'S Venezuela dispatch.
Lord Salisbury has not yet replied."
\ latt r dispatch of the same series com-
plains that while America maintained a
fleet of five vessels to prevent illegal seal-
ii g in Bering sea, England had only two,
oaie of these being a mere yacht.
Riot iu Si in In.
London. July 5.—A dispatch to the Times
from Simla says that a mob tried to seize
a mosque, but the police and troops opened
fire and a serious conflict ensued. Finally
the mob was repulsed with heavy loss and
took to flight. The principal ringleader was
wounded and captured. He will be tried
along with his chief followers.
It appears that the report that the
mosque land had been surrendered by the
authorities was merely a trick of the ring-
leaders of the riot to justify the mob in
dispersing when the police opened tire. The
police are now in possession of the land
and refuse to allow any one to have access
to it.
Crenting Apprehension.
Constantinople, July 3.—The delay In the
peace negotiations between Greece and Tur-
key is creating apprehensions and a
strained situation is the result. Everything
tends to show that the sultan is desirous
of gaining time, either in the hope of a
disagreement or in order to allow the ex-
eitment among the Mohammedans to calm
down before yielding. The powers remain
united and are apparently determined not
to yield anything but strategy with recti-
fication. It is not believed they could be
brought to act in unison on this point. The
prevalent opinion, however, is that the sul-
tan will finally yield.
Floods in Frnnce.
Paris, July 3.—News has been received
here of the floods in France. The* rivers
Adoun and Gers have overflowed their
banks, and the town of Auch is partially
inundated. Considerable damage has been
done to property, and it is believed that
many persons have been drowned.
Toulouse, France, July 4.—The river Save
has overflowed at Isle-en-Dodon, destroy-
ing forty houses and drowning thirteen
people. At St. Laurent three people have
been drowned and thirty houses swept
away.
Pliilippii es Pncilied.
Madrid, July 4.—Special dispatches to the
government announce the complete pacifi-
cation of the Philippine islands, and on the
strength of these Marshal Primo Rivera,
the captain general at Manilla, has been
authorized to revoke the order confiscating
the property of the rebels.
The CrUHler Itnlelgh.
Smyrna, July 3.—The American cruiser
Raleigh has been ordered to proceed to
Tangier, Morocco, and hold herself in read-
iness to sail for America. She will leave
on Monday. The possibility of trouble be-
tween Japan and the 1'nited States over
the Hawaiian, question is believed to be the
cause of the cruiser's orders.
Fighting in llrusr.il.
London, July 5,—The correspondent of the
Times at Rio Janeiro says: It is reported
here that the government troops attacking
Antonio Conselheiro, the leader of the fan-
atics at Canudos. Lialiia. have been thrice
repulsed, losing over 1000 men. Conselhei-
ro s losses are still greater. Fighting has
been continuous since June 25.
Coolies Attacked.
Bombay. July 4.—A telegram fiom Mlran-
shali says a body of coolies carrying stores
was attacked near Boya by a band of
armed tribesmen, supposed to have come
from the Tochi valley. Fifty riflemen and
a body of cavalry sent in pursuit capfured
lifty of the assailants.
Von Hieherstein's Desire.
Berlin. July 4,—The Hamburglsche Cor-
respondente is informed that Baron Mar-
chall von Bicberstein did not ask Emperor
William to r-lleve him immediately, but
it quested that he be allowed to retire next
autumn.
Siuuitieant Reference.
Paris, July 4.-The Figaro says that in
the letter of Emperor Nicholas inviting
President Faure to visit him at St. Peters-
burg, he refers significantly to the "bonds
that are henceforth to unite France and
Russia."
Rioters Ovornwed.
Calcutta, July 4,—The police and military
have at last overawed the Mussulman riot-
ers and the city has resumed its normal
state of quiet.
Elected to Ihe Chuiuhcr of Deputies.
Rome, July 4.—Slgnor Amelear Cipriani,
the Italian socialist leader, has been elected
a member of the chamber of deputies for
Forli.
llodies of Flood YIcIIiiin.
Paris, July 4.—-Fourteen bodies have been
recovered from the floods caused by the
rising of the river Garonne, most of them
being found near Auch. capital of the de-
partment of Gers, on the river Gers. west
of Toulouse. It is feared that others have
been drowned, as many houses have been
swept away. The floods are now subsiding
in the province of Gers.
Toloilse 0\ crllowcd.
Toi'louse, July 3.—The river Gonne has
overflowed above this city and several vil-
lages are under water It Is feared the
floods will prove very destructive, more so
than those of 1S76.
Comments on Laurler.
Paris, July 4.—The Chuuvenlst papers
j make spiteful remarks at the expense of
Sir Wilfred Laurier's jatrlotlc speeches In
) London. They say that, as he is the son
of a French woman, Lee ought to declare in
favor of a French party and separatist
i iiress in Canada, whl.e they think Louis
Riei worthy of canonization.
small amount of jubilee traffic. But Amer-
icans are decidedly strong in consequence
of Secretary Gage's declarations on the
subject of the currency. There is, how-
ever. a disposition to realize in view of the
holiday to-morrow and this has caused
some fluctuations. A feature of the market
is the steady absorption of the bond issues.
Lake Shore has fa 1.en 1 point. Norfolk pre-
ferred % and Norfolk common V Atchison
preferred, Louisville and Northern Pacific
preferred each 38, Milwaukee and Union
Pacific ya. Canadians have been largely
bought on the strength of the May state-
ments. but in sympathy with Americans
Canadian Pacific fell :$s per cent.
Storm in liernuiny.
London. July 4.—A dispatch to the Stand-
ard from Berlin says a terrific storm raged
from Wednesday night till Friday through-
out soutb Germany. Hailstones as large as
hens' eggs fell and everything was beaten
to the ground. Crops, vines, trees and
whole orchards were destroyed, thousands
of partridges, hares and other game were
ki'.led, and great damage was done to
property and to roofs. The losses are esti-
mated at many million marks.
Suffocated In n Well.
Winnipeg, July 4.—Robert Moore. Charles
Beatty and James Carroll were suffocated
in a well at Pemi's station last night. They
suddenly struck a vein of natural gas and
were instant.y overcome.
Manchester Markets.
Manchester, July 4.—A fair business has
been done for the last ten days, especially
in yarns and cloth, the prices following
the lead of cotton, though not showing a
steady improvement. Home consumers have
been operating more, freely in cloth and
some good sales have been made. The out-
look in South America is very unsatisfac-
tory. On the whole, the home trade is now
fairly good and the week closed with a
strong undertone. Most of the machinery
is now well engaged. On the other hand, ]
the German spinning trade is much less j
buoyant than it has been for some months j
past, while the markets centering at Rouen j
may be described as steady, but nothing
more.
Sng-asta's Views.
Madrid. July 3.—An interview with Senor
Sagasta, the liberal leader, published, In
which he is quoted as saying that he in-
terpreted the delay in the arrival here of
Genera! Woodford, the new United States
minister to Spain, as an unfavorable symp-
tom. Senor Sagasta is also quoted as say-
ing that General Woodford's stay in Lon-
don and Paris is intended to prepare the
way for negotiations with the view of jus-
tifying the attitude of the United States.
The 'liberal leader !s said to have added
that he believed Senor Canovas del Cas-
tillo would not resign ti.l the situation in
Cuba has become so bad that it will be im-
possible to remedy It.
SECOND DAY'S PROCEEDINGS OF THE
111 \TSV1LLE DISTRICT CONFER-
ENCE AT CONROE.
Annual Session of Ihe Southern Sjilr-
ituulists' Assoelutloii nt Look-
out .11 nun tain.
stock of the Peerless manufacturing com-
pany to the extent of nearly $lu0.000.
The fire plugs were set to escape at a
temperature of 130 degrees.
Mnrlyrdom Celebration.
Bryan, Brazos Co., Tex., July 4.—The Bo-
hemian lodge, C. S. P. S.. at this place to-
day gave a grand celebration in honor of
the martyrdom of John Hus. J. V. Bunata
of Caldwell was the orator of the day. A
line dinner was served on the ground.
Cincinnati Heat Deutlis.
Cincinnati, O., July 6.—1 a. m.—Full inves-
tigation up to 1 o'clock this morning shows
that there were fourteen deaths from heat
within the past twenty-four hours.
CELEBRATIONS.
London Mock Market.
London, July 4.— Money is plentiful, with
loans for one week to ten days at ^ per
cent, for two months to 13-111 per cent,
and for four months 1 3-16 to 1"« per cent.
It is likely to remain easy for some weeks
to come.
The stock exchange reopened briskly
ul'ter the jubilee holidays, though the ac-
tivity has not continued and there have
b< en some signs of reaction. A hopeful
feeling prevails, however, and the ten-
dency of prices Is to advance in spite of
the small volume of business, llonie rails
continue depressed by fears of strikes and
ihe UUapuoiuliueut ut the cumuaratlvelv
Dnrhecne at Cluwsonr
Clawson, Tex., July 3.—To-day will, for
a long time, be a memorable one to many
of the citizens of Angelina county. The
glorious Fourth has been celebrated to-day
at Clawson with appropriate and imposing
ceremonies. The major portion of the citi-
zens of the county assembled at Big
Springs, near the sawmill operated by the
Clawson lumber company, under the gen-
eral management of Captain J. J. Bonner,
to pass the day in festivities and good
cheer.
Under the management of Messrs. James
Lee. M. Cassidy, Captain J. J. Bonner and
others barbecued meats were in process of
perfect roasting. Seven fat beeves, eight
full grown hogs, fourteen fat sheep, ten
goats and two wag^1 loads of tKb finest
loaf bread, served Aflth such delicacies as
coffee. Ice cream, cakes, lemonade, etc.,
constituted the menu.
Prior to serving the sumptuous feast
Judge E. J. Mantooth, in a short address,
funny and unique, put all in a happy
humor lo enjoy the appropriate address of
Mr. J. C. Box, the orator for the occasion.
The patriotic utterances of the speaker
were received with cheers.
The colored folks enjoyed the day In
equal proportion. After the feast, pre-
sided over by a committee of ladies, upon
platforms erected for the purpose, sets
were formed and the merry tramp of feet
kept time to the enchanting sound of banjo
and fiddle.
The Fourth In London.
London, July 4.—The celebration of Inde-
pendence day took the form In fhe Robert
Browning social settlement of a meeting
in favor of arbitration. William T. Stead,
editor of the Review of Reviews, presided.
He embarrassed Rev. Dr. Mllburn, chaplain
of the United States senate, who was pres-
ent. by appealing to him to assure the
meeting that the United States senators
who voted for the treaty represented a ma-
jority of the people and the bulk of the
Intelligence of the United States. Dr. Mil-
burn made no reply to this apnea), but in
the course of his own address he said that
the descendants of Englishmen in the Unit-
ed States were as loyal to many English
traditions as Englishmen themselves, but
that America rejoiced in her own. inde-
pendence.
Tn the course of the evening representa-
tives of the Women's press leaeue of Chi-
cago presented portraits of Washington
and Lincoln to the settlement.
Celebration at Little Rock To-Duy.
Little Rock, Ark., July 4.—The dual cele-
bration of Independence day and the open-
ing of n new bridge across the Arkansas
river at this city to-morrow will ecliose anjv-
thlnsr of the kind ever before held in the
southwest. The streets, parks and other
public places are literally jammed this
evening, and it is expected that 50.000 vis-
itors will be in the city to-morrow. The
celebration, will begin at sunrise with na-
tional salutes and will consist of a mam-
moth parade, oratory, ceremonies on' the
bridge, balloon ascensions, athletic sports
and concerts and will conclude with an il-
luminated blcvele parade in the evening, in
which 2000 wheelmen will participate, and
gorgeous fireworks at night.
Celebration In IVIenraKuu.
Managua, Nicaragua, July 4.—Successful
receptions were held to-day by Minister
Lewis Baker ot the United States legation
and by Consul Welsoke at the United
States consulate. Both were attended by
President Zelava. with the members of his
cabinet, and many prominent Nicaraguans,
as well as Europeans and citizens of the
United States. Speeches appropriate to the
day were made by President Zclava, Min-
ister Baker. Consul Welsoke and Senor
Calderon. Nicnraguan minister of the In-
terior. At both receptions military bands
played "Hni! Columbia." "Yankee Doodle"
and "The Star Spangled Banner." The
proceedings were enthusiastic and keenly
enjoyed.
Fourth of July Victims.
New York. July 4.—The first two victims
of Fourth of July were reported to-day.
Maggie McCarthy, 13 years old, of Brooklyn,
was shot In the back of the head and will
die.
George Rurehard. 3 years old. of Williams-
burg. was shot in the side of the head and
stands but slight chance of recovery. The
police have the person who shot little
George, but the one who sent the bullet into
Maggie's brain has not been found.
The Fourth In Peru.
Limft. Peru; July 4,—As the anniversary
of Independence day falls this year on Sun-
day, the reception at the United States
embassy was strictly limited. Richard R.
Nelll, the United States charge d'affaires,
received those who called In honor of the
day or to pay their compliments to the
legation. _
No Cur© No Pny.
That Is the way all druggists sell Grove's
Tasteless Chill Tonic for chills & malaria.
It is simply iron and quinine in a tasteless
form, children love It. Adults prefer it to
bitter nauseating tonicn. W cents.
Conroe, Montgomery Co., Tex.. July 2.—
The second day of the Huntsville district
conference of the Methodist Episcopal j
church, south, opened bright and auspici-
ous. Rev. Ira B. Gordon conducted the
opening exercises. A prayer and praise
service was heartily enjoyed by all present.
The question was asked: How many Sun-
day schools are there in each charge and
what is the manner of conducting them?
Reports were given by all the brethren,
showing about 41 schools, with 254 officers
ami teachers and 1535 pupils in the district.
Different plans of conducting the Sunday
schools were discussed.
What work is the American Bible so-
ciety doing within the district? was asked.
Reports showed about three auxiliary
Bible societies in the district. About $13
has been collected for this object. Hardly
any of the pastors had taken collections
for this object.
What is the financial system in use and
what amount is contributed per capita for
church purposes? The laymen present
were called upon to relate their method
to the conference and the preachers also
gave their views. Much discussion was
provoked by this question. The salaries
of the preachers and the collections were
discussed.
At 11 o'clock Rev. W. W. Homer of Madi-
sonville preached a very eloquent and in-
structive sermon on the "Witness of the
Spirit." Text: Romans viii, 14-17.
In the afternoon Rev. W. T. McDonald
conducted the opening services by reading
I Corinthians xiii.
Then the programme on Epworth league
that had been prepared by the presiding
elder was taken up. "Why I Have No
League" was discussed by ail the pastors
who have no leagues.
"The Real Purpose of the League" was
discussed by Rev. J. L. Massey.
"How to Create Interest In the Devo-
tional, Meetings" was discussed by Miss
Clara Buckingham and Rev. E. L. Snotties.
Miss Buckingham's essay was so good on
this subject that the conference unani-
mously requested it to be published in the
Texas Christian Advocate.
"How to Make Charity and Help De-
partment Efficient" was discussed by Rev.
Geo. E. Clothier.
The conference then adjourned until to-
morrow morning.
Rev. Ii. W. Adams of Willis preached to-
night.
Rev. Ira P. Gordon preached for the
colored Methodists to-night.
Endeavorers ut Suit Cake.
Salt Lake, Utah, July 4.—The Christian
Endeavor people have permeated every
nook and corner of the Mormon city to-day
and visited every point of public interest.
At 11 o'clock morning services were held
at the theaters and principal churches, the
visiting pastors officiating. The center of
attraction was the grand mass meeting in
the Mormon tabernacle at 2.30 p. m. The
chief speaker was the Rev. Francis E.
Clark, I). D., of Boston, president of the
international organization. Bishop D. W.
Arneti, representative of me Airican
church at Wilberforce, Ohio, made a pa-
triotic speech. A number of other minis-
ters from different sections of the country
also spoke.
American Illsliops Preach In London.
London, July 4.—Several American bish-
ops preached In London to-day, Bishop Pot-
ter of New York at Westminster abbey,
the bishops of Albany and Iowa at St.
Paul's cathedral and others elsewhere. All
dwelt upon the need of a real growth in
religion and fraternal feeling on both sides
of the Atlantic.
The pulpits of St. Paul's cathedral and
Westminster abbey will be occupied during
the remaining days of July by American
clergymen. The bishop of Springfield
preaches at Westminster abbey this after-
noon. Many Americans attended the serv-
ices at St. Paul's.
RellK'ious Notes From Caldwell.
Caldwell, Burleson Co., Tex., July 4.—
Rev. Jeff D. Ray, the new pastor of the
Baptist church here, arrived yesterday
from Eminence, Ivy., and to-day preached
his first sermon as pastor of this church.
His congregation was highly pleased with
his effort.
Rev. C. T. Sanders of Scaly, who has
been conducting a tent meeting here for
the past two weeks, closed Friday night,
being called away by the critical illnesss of
a near relative.
Rev. Mr. Halsell of Houston preached by
invitation in the Presbyterian church here
to-night.
Southern Spiritualists.
Chattanooga, Tenn., July 4.—The annual
session of the Southern spiritualists' asso-
ciation began on Lookout mountain to-day,
with three meetings. President H. D. Bar-
rett was to have opened the session with
a Fourth of July oration, but he failed to
reach the city. Among the mediums who
are here are Mrs. Jennie Han nan Jackson
of Grand Rapids, Mich., and Mrs. Susie E.
Thomas of Newport, Ivy. Others are ex-
pected this week. The meeting will con-
tinue for two weeks.
San Angelo Conference.
Menardville, Menard Co., Tex., July 1.—
The San Angelo district conference, after
being in session five days at Menardville,
hus just adjourned. There were more
preachers and visitors in town than ever
known before at any gathering.
A revival is now in progress and will con-
tinue for some days. It is conducted by
Revs. Frank of Sherwood and McGehee of
Menardville.
A Priest's Silver Julillcci
New York. July 4.—The celebratidn of the
silver jubilee of Rev. Father James S. Duf-
fy, pastor of St. Agnes church in Brooklyn,
in honor of his having attained the twenty-
fifth anniversary of his ordination, was
concluded to-day with the ceremonial of
the church of Home. A special feature of
the occasion was the presence of Cardinal
Gibbons of Baltimore,
Revivals ut llerclnir.
Berclalr, Goliad Co., Tex., July 4.—Revs.
Gregg and Pierce, traveling evangelists,
closed a ten days' meeting here last night.
As a result of their labors twelve united
themselves with the Methodist church and
about twenty embraced religion. Rev. Thet-
ford will begin a protracted meeting to-
night, to continue through next week.
Illiike und Roliertson.
Fort Worth, Tex., July 4.-—Hon. J. W.
Blake, chairman of the state Democratic
executive committee, and Judge James H.
Robertson of Austin are here. Both deny
any political significance to the visit. The
former is en route for Wise county, he
says, to look at some land; the latter is
here on court business.
POP! LIST COMMITTEE MEETS
To Map Out the Programme for the
Conference nt Nashville To-Day.
Nashville, Tetin., July 4.—At a meeting of
a committee appointed at Memphis to call
the conference of the people's party, which
meets here to-morrow, the following were
present: W. S. Morgan, F. W. D. Mays. J.
S. Coxey, Alec Steinberger, J. H. Perris,
Milton Parks and Joe A. Parker. Mr.
Mays presided and Mr. Parker acted as
secretary. The object of the meeting wras
to map out a programme. The committee
decided to recommend J. S. Bradley of
Texas for temporary chairman and Joe A.
Parker for temporary secretary. A large
number of delegates have arrived and many
are scheduled to come on late trains to-
night. Congressman H. II. Howard of
Alabama. John Scictes of Ohio and M. It.
Coffman of Arkansas are here. Ignatius
Donnelly is en route, and "Cyclone" Davis
is expected before the conference adjourns.
There seems to be a great deal of uncer-
tainty concerning the attendance of Tom
Watson and Senator Butler, and opinion is
about evenly divided as to -their attend-
ance. Those here, while they discuss what
the convent ion should do quite freely, do
not seem agreed upon what It will do,
though the prevailing Idea seems to be
party reorganization in order to put an end
to di-.satisfaction which has arisen in the
party on account of occurrences within the
past year. It is expected that the sessions
may be somewhat stormy, but no action
can be taken except the adoption of reso-
lutions. though some, including F. W. D.
Mays, think it not improbable that reso-
lutions criticising the actions of some- mem-
bers of the national committee will be
adapted. The anti-fusion sentiment is
strong, and whatever action is taken it is
believed will be in favor of independence
and against fusion.
The delegates to the National Press Re-
form conference will meet to-morrow, but
nothing will be done other than taking
part In the general conference, to which
the most of them are delegates.
Gordon Out of Politics.
Lexington. Ky., July 3.—General John B.
Gordon, after his lecture at Chautauqua
this afternoon, was interviewed by the As-
sociated Press and said: "Under no con-
sideration will 1 be a candidate for gover-
nor of Georgia or any other office again.
My political career is at an end. The bal-
ance of my days will be devoted to teach-
ing the people of the north and south to
love one another."
AN I NOPENED STORE IN NEW YORK
DESTROYED — OTHER III 1LD-
1NGS DAMAGED.
Shuftini; Department of Akron Iron,
and Steel AVorks Rurned—Losn
$100,000—Cauwed by lleat.
Jl'MPEI) FROM IIROOKLYN IllUDGE.
W. C. Keeble Met Death In n Desire
to Attain Fume.
New York. July 4.—Another candidate for
fame met death to-day In jumping from
the Brooklyn bridge. He was Captain W.
C. Keeble. who had a reputation for jump-
ing from bridges and masts of vessels. The
bridge police received a tip of the coming
event on Saturday evening. Captain Ward
at once ordered three patrolmen stationed
at either end of the bridge, while an officer
in citizen's clothes was sent to watch at
the house where Keeble lived. The officer
remained there until 9 o'clock this morning.
Two hours later Keeble, with three com-
panions. oYove to the Catherine street
ferry, where they crossed over to Brook-
lyn. and from there went to the bridge en-
trance and proceeded slowly to the center
of the span on the north roadway, when
the coach stopped and the party alighted.
Officer Thomas Grady, who was some dis-
tance away, saw Keeble climb to the top
rail, and running toward him shouted to
him to stop. Before he could reach the
man he had leaped feet foremost. His body
made two complete revolutions before it
reached the water, HO feet below, when it
struck the water with a splash, disappear-
ing. and was not seen afterward. The po-
lice arrested the driver of the coach. An-
tonio Montored. Dunbar McDonald, Mich-
ael Kernan and Walter Weed, the three
others, also Laurence Spercke and George
Schureth, who had been stationed as look-
outs to watch for the police. They were
all taken to t-he bridge police station and
locked up. Keeble. it was learned, was
formerly a sergeant in Coxey's army, and
to four weeks ago a waiter In a restaur-
ant. He left his employment to make prep-
arations for the jump, which he hoped
would make him a museum freak. He was
an Englishman bv birth, 32 years old and
unmarried. His clothing had been removed
while in the coach and he took the fatal
leap In a sweater with the arms cut off.
drawers reaching only to the knees and a
pair of high laced shoes. Keeble was the
twenty-third man to muke the foolhardy
experiment of Jumping from the bridge.
In the Hands of the Jury.
Frankfort, Ky., July 4.—'Thi case of Din-
ning, the negro tried for the murder of
Jodie Conn. Is In the hands of the jury,
who are given a rest to-day. At 1 o'clock
this morning, while Captain Gaines and
Lieutenant Gordon were making their
rounds about the jail, which is heavily
guarded, they were assaulted by three un-
known men. Captain Gaines received a
stunning blow on the head and a pistol
shot through his hat. The officers re-
turned the lire and the assailants fled. It
is conjectured that the attack was meant
for Colonel Galther, who, with Lieutenant
Gordon, had a wordy altercation with a
citizen, and some hot-headed friend of this
citizen, without his knowledge or consent,
attempted to avenge him.
Gromid to Pieces liy n Train.
Buffalo, N. Y., July 4.—A special train
on the Western New York and Pennsyl-
vania railroad, carrying the members of
the Paul Boynton specialty company from
Buffalo to Lime Lake, near Rochester,
struck a carriage containing Robert Doster
of South Wales and George Lane of Ben-
nington, near South Wales, about noon to-
day. The men were ground to pieces, por-
tions of their bodies being strewn along
the track for a mile.
New York. July 4.—The Louvre, a dry
goods, millinery and house furnishing
goods emporium at Nos. 2733 and 2735 Third
avenue, which was about to be opened by
Henry Rosenthal and Isaac "Weil, was de-
stroyed by lire to-day. The loss will ex-
ceed $100,000. The structure, which was
built of brick, was two stories high and
had an iron front. The fire was lirst dis-
covered in the top floor, but before the en-
gines arrived in response to the alarm the
entire structure was ablaze.
At the time of the outbreak of the flames
services were being held in the Reformed
church close by. The pastor, fearing a
panic, gave out a hymn and then dismissed
the congregation.
While endeavoring to put the flames out
a man named Charles Hawthorne had his
hands badly burned and a fireman named
Jacob Hock was overcome by the heat.
The lire spread to the dry goods store of
Isaac Binder, next door, and the interior
of the cottage of George b. rienshaw, ori
One Hundred and Forty-fifth street, was
destroyed. The losses are estimated: Isaac
Singer. $30,000: Messrs. Weil & Rosenthal'.,
on slock, $70,000, building, $10,000; Hens-haw,
$10,000.
A short time before the fire broke out
Henry Rosenthal and a man named Kauf-
man were seen in the Louvre. Rosenthal
explained to the police that he had visited
the establishment for the purpose of mak-
ing out a list of employes and arranging
business details in connection with the
opening, which had been set for July 8. .
A Riar Ulnae at llatesville, Ark.
Batesvil.e, Ark., July 4.—The m-ost disas-«
troue fire that ever occurred in this city
swept over the principal business portion
of Batesville to-day, entailing a property
loss of upwards of $50,000, and may result
in the loss of several lives.
The origin of the fire Is not known, but
Is supposed to have been started- by the
explosion of firecrackers. The weather was
Intensely hot. the mercury registering U8
degrees, which., added to the intense heat
of the burning buildings and the inade-
quate apparatus, made it impossible to con-
trol the flames until the three principal
business corners had been totally destroyed.
Three corners at Main and Church streets
are In ruins except Wl'Jliams' storehouse, a
stone building, which stopped the spread
of the flames on that side of the street.
The lire was started in Mrs. Cooper's* resi-
dence and destroyed twelve buildings, in-
cluding the telephone exchange, the While
house and the Hendren and Williams resi-
dences, as well as eight business houses.
Severn 1 men were prostrated by the In-
tense heat and at least six are in a critical
condition. It is impossible to give a cor-
rect list of the property loss at this time
or the names of the most seriously af-
flicted men. as they were all removed to
their homes by friends and are scattered
all over the city.
A Railroad A»enCs Residence.
Atlanta, Cass Co.. Tex., July 4.—The
large two-story residence of Chas. Carney,
agent of the Texas and Pacific railway at
this place, was burned about 12 o'clock
last night. Building and contents a total
loss. Insured for $2700 in the Hartford. The
loss is estimated at $5000.
Iron mid Steel Works.
Akron, O., July 4.—The shafting depart-
ment of the Akron iron and steel com-
pany's works was completely destroyed by
lire to-day. Loss. $100,000; fully covered by
Insurance. The fire was caused by the in-
tense heat.
Killed in a \\ reck.
Pensacola, Fla., July 4.—A train of empty
flat cars on the Muscogee Branch railroad,
while being backed down lo the mill,
struck a hand oar and were thrown from
the track and badly wrecked. The people
on the hand car saved themselves by jump-
ing. The two colored brakemen oh the
train, Joe Jones and Henry Davis, were
killed, both being horribly mangled. Con-
ductor Martin Grey was severely bruised.
Pulled Down Irish Flag's.
Leadvilie, Col., July 4.—There was con-
siderable excitement here this evening over
the pulling down of a number of Irish flags
that were displayed on several buildings.
A large number of men visited these build-
ings and ordered the proprietors to take
down the green emblem. One man refused
and the Hag was promptly pulled down by
the crowd.
DRANK CARBOLIC ACID.
Nellie Dean Sent a I.title Girl for the
Poison and Drank II.
Nellie Dean, aged 19, took two ounces of
carbolic acid at about 10 o'clock last night
and died about an hour later. No cause ex-
cept melancholia is assigned for the deed.
Officer Driver telephoned police headquar-
ters and Coroner Barry was informed, but
it was later discovered that a physician was
in charge of the case and the coroner would
not bo needed.
The physician was seen. He corroborated
the statement made by others that the girl
left the house. No. 2002 Postoffice street,
about 0.30, and got a little colored girl of
about 12 years, who lives across the street,
to go with her to a drug store. She told the
child to ask for carbolic acid.
This child was seen. She says she did not
know that she was buying poison and had
no Idea what it was.
Miss Josie Harris, who owns the house
where the dead girl was living, said last
night that she went out early in the even-
ing seemingly in a cheerful mood. "She
asked mo to come and look at a new waist
she had on," she said. "1 did so and told her
she looked very pretty. She then went out
and came back about half past 9. She came
to me shortly afterward and asked for 10
cents to get her a lemonade, saying she had
a nickel. I gave it to her and she went out.
It was then that she got the little colored
girl to go with her and get the carbolic
acid. She came back shortly and went ui>-
stairs. 1 felt that all was not right ami
sent Gertie up to see her.
"Gertie went into the room and. detecting
the odor of carbolic acid, asked Nellie what
she had done. 'Look on the dresser and
see.' There was the empty bottle standing
there. Those were about the last words
she spoke. Gertie told me what she had
i done and I gave her emetics and sent for a
doctor. But it was no use."
The doctor says she hardly made a strug-
gle after he got to her. She took such a
big dose of it that the nerve centers were
completely paialyzed almost immediately
and she did not sutler the horrible convul-
sions usual in such cases.
The doctor says she attempted suicide by
morphine a little over a year ago. and there
are others who say she attempted It once
before that. She has often threatened it.
She has been in Galveston about three
years and came here from Kansas City.
Her parents live in Kansas City. Kan., but
their name was not given out. as the name
of Dean was an assumed one. They have
been Informed of her death. The funeral
will probably occur to-day.
Hurt In un Explosion.
Chicago. III., July 4.—In a fireworks and
gasoline combined explosion to-night the
following persons were severely cut and
burned:
C. H. Frank, may die.
Alice Aushutz.
T. W. Combs.
Harry Hard man, fireman, overcome by
smoke, may die.
Filled With Rneksliot.
Canton, Van Zandt Co., July 4.—About 8
o'clock yesterday evening, within two
blocks of the court house. Lanna Gray, col-
ored, received two charges of buckshot, lit-
erally riddling him from head to hips. He
is still living. W. N. Twill has been ar-
rested.
Drouth In Kansas Rroken.
Kansas'City, Mo., July 4.—The drouth In
southern and western Kansas, which it was
feared would result badly for crops, has
been broken, rains occurring last night and
to-day. Reports stale that the damage to
standing wheat has been materially les-
sened and that corn Is safe.
Collided With n Post.
Greenville, Hunt Co., Tex., July 4.—Yes-
terday BUI Quarles, a well known man
of this city, was thrown from a buggy,
caused by the vehicle colliding with a post.
, Ills shoulder blade was dislocated and
broken, which will disable him for some
time.
Fire Pluu* Go Oil.
Detroit, Mich, July 4.—The extreme heat
beating down through a skylight this after-
noon caused the blowing out of two auto-
matic fire plugs. The torrent of water
thus released slowed down through the
building, damaging the dry goods stock of
bui'uhum. Hi Co. und the c.otliing
British Hark Sunk In u Collision.
Calcutta, July 4.—The British bark Ove^r-
date, Captain Roberts, bound for South
America, came into collision with the
steamer Pandua. off Hooghly Point, near
the mouth of the western branch of the
Ganges, and sank almost Immediately. All
on board were drowned except the captain,
the uUvt uud one seaman*
Always avoid harsh purgative pills. They
first make you sick and then leave you
constipated. Carter's Little Liver Pills reg-
ain te the bowels and make you well. Dose,
one pill.
Little Iloy Severely Sealded.
Greenville, Hunt Co., Tex.. July 4.—Last
evening Charlie, the 6-year-old son of E. S.
Cross, while playing with other children,
got hold of a five-gallon oil can. They part-
ly tilled it with water and set it on fire.
While watching It the can exploded, throw-
ing boiling water all over Charlie. Medical
assistance was at once galled, but as Ik;
was so badly scalded grave fears are enter-
tained of a fatal result.
For rent, Sept. 1. two brick stores (one a
corner) In Waxahachic, and three in Hllls-
boro (one of these 50x100). Ail the above <
have fine fixtures. Address M. LEVY, care
D. llrln, Waxahachie.
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