Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, August 16, 1902, Page 3

a SNe eee eee ee ______] The Lerald--Review. By E. C. KILEY. MINNESOTA. GRAND RAPIDS, - Tolstoy is the reincarnation of Ham- fet’s father’s ghost. He will not down. The friends of the Egyptian sphinx will be much mortified to learn that he is decaying. Many people would settle the New Jersey mosquito problem by moving out of the state. The national amateur golf champion is only twenty years of age, but he hopes to outgrow it. A stogie trust-has been formed at Pittsburg. Some people will regard this as a burning shame. A Pittsburg man killed himself te- cause his wife left him. The amount she took with her is not stated. Mr. Wu is to have honors bestowed on him when he gets back to China. Everybody hopes they will not hurt. Few people are dying from appendi- citis now. King Edward deserves praise for establishing a fine prece- dent. May Yohe henceforth will hardly trust the key to her safety-deposit box to young men who swear undying affection. Count Matsukata, a Japanese finan- cier, predicts a panic in the United States. Has the count been dabbling in oil stocks? We do not know exactly what a Swiss “seiche” is, but it is evidently a proper thing for all well regulated summer resorts. Spain will station a diplomatic rep- resentative at Havana, but it will be some time before he will become the dean of the corps. i San Francisco has one saloon for every twenty-two adult male inhabit- ants. In some respects, however, it isn’t such a bad town. The Rey. John N. Mills classes many of our modern novels with yel- low fever. This is unjust, for the fever is not always fatal. A machine that will lay brick as fast as six or seven men has been invented, but we shall still continue to get our eggs in the same old homely way. Great Britain did the best she could in arranging a coronation dis- play, but America’ quite took the shine out of it with a Vanderbilt wed- ding. Peary would be cheered up if he could be reached by telegraph. The Windward has started toward the North Pole and the relief ship bears a ping pong outfit. That New Jersey boy who was re- suscitated after being under the wa- ter half an hour will be a good mau to experiment with our submarine boats when he grows up. A Rhode Island man claims to have been cured of rheumatism by a stroke of lightning. An analysis of the case probably will show that the rheuma- tism was scared out of him. According to a pathetic article on the requirements of school teachers which was recently printed in an edu- cational journal, they have to know pretty near as much as a country edi- tor. Minister Wu Ting Fang is going to write a book on the United States, but it is difficult to see where he is going to find any new material since he has already practically exhausted the subject. i It may serve a good purpose to re- mind the public that deaths resulting from the use of the ‘harmless fire- cracker on our last national anniver- sary are still being reported to the coroner. When the Duke of Marlborough goes to assume his duties of viceroy a large percentage of the people of Ireland will have their first oppor- tunity to see a chafing dish and a spider phaeton. Dr. Leyds has been barred out cf South Africa. In view of the fact that he has money enough to live like a prince in Europe some people prob- ably will refuse to regard his banish- ment as a hardship. The saying is that “every man has his fool hour at some time in his ca- reer.” It would seem as if a good many spend it at Newport. Strange things occur down in that metropolis of fashion and folly. A Chicago man who was® worth $300,000 a year ago has assured the tax reviewers that he hasn’t a cent. This shows that when a man is lucky enough to get hold of $300,000 he should take it away somewhere and ‘bury it. The manager of a New York aqua- rium has discovered that fishes really think. If he could interview some that come within range of the sum- mer resort angler their opinions on the fool with the fancy rod and reel ‘would be. worth chronicling. KING IS CROWNED EDWARD VII. ACCLAIMED IN WESTMINSTER WITH IMPOS- ~ ING CEREMONY. SCENE IS RICH IN PAGEANTRY VAST CROWDS WITNESS PROCES- SION AND CHEER THEM- SELVES HOARSE, BELLS RING AND CANNONS ROAR KING EDWARD BORE FATIGUES OF THE PROTRACTED CERE- MONY WELL, London, Aug. 11—Edward the Sev- enth was Saturday crowned king of Great Britain and Ireland and of all the British dominion beyond the seas. The abbey of Westminster was crowded with the nobles of the realm. The in- terior of the historic structure was filled with a brilliantly arrayed assem- blage of peers and peeresses, their robes of crimson and ermine and their dash- ing jewels presenting a scene of splen- dor so indescribable as to almost baffle the brush of the painter. When the king’s crown was finally placed upon his head the great bells of St Margaret pealed a chiming signal to the guns, and the reverberations of the cannon that thundered the royal salute to his majesty were drowned in the shouts of the people who crowded the stands and lined the streets. The king bore the fatigues of the pro- tracted ceremony well and returned to the palace smiling and with a happy Icok upon nis face. But it was, the people who really fcrmed the feature of the day’s events. Streets Are Packed, The crowd began to gather about 4 o'clock in the morning, many men hav- ing slept in the parks to be on hand early. By 6 o'clock cerriages were roll- ing in black streams toward the abbey. By 9 o'clock the last guest had entered the abbey, the stands in the streets were filled and all waited patiently for the coming of the king. The expectant crowd had been wait- ing for hours before there was any special sign of life within the yard of Buckingham palace. Not until 9:30 were the coaches with their outriders and escorts seen moving into the cor- riage road which led from the royal stables. ‘ At 10:30 the procession moved slowly out of the palace ‘gates into the Mall. First came a group of mounted offi- cers of the headquarters staff in red and gold uniforms, stars and medals spark- ling on their breasts. Then came eight coaches with out- riders and escorts, the coaches contain- ing the king’s brothers and other mem- bers of his family and also a few for- eign royalties who were relatives. Following them with another troop of household cavalry was a coach, only less splendid than the king’s own, in which were the prince and princess of Wales. The coach was drawn by six jet black horses with flowing tails. Do Some Shouting. The crowd, which up to this time had been murmuring applause, broke into cheers as this coach came in sight. The prince and princess acknowledged the cheers by bowing cordially to right and left. Lord Roberts and Lord Kitchener, surrounded by a brilliant staff, came next, and then a detachment of yeo- men of the guard in ancient uniforms and carrying -halberds, or long-poled axes. The crowd were all eyes for Kitchener, whom they cheered fran- tically. The crowd was hardly through shout- ing with admiration when more wav- ing plumes of the household cavalry betokened the king’s approach. Drawn by eight cream-colored horses, with their outriders and escort, the caval- cade presented a splendid appearance. The king and queen, not wearing their crowns, were easily visible through the coach windows. The carriages drove up and left their occupants at Westminster abbey in the same order in which they left Buckingham palace. The procession into the abbey was a notable one, with the queen a central figure of its rich and picturesque pa- geantry. But it was the king who had the center of the stage, and Very Imposing He Looked in a crimson robe with an enormous train, the collar of the Order of the Garter, and 2n his head was a crim- fon cap in place of a crown. A bisnop supported the king on either side and six noblemen bore his train. The last words of the anthem were teing sung when the king and queen, after kneeling for a moment in silent prayer, took seats which had been pro- vided for them below their thrones. The archbishop of Canterbury, pre- ceded by the garter king of arms and «sccompanied by the great lord’ cham- berlain, the lord chancellor, the lord high constable and the earl marshal, stepped to the king’s side and in a clear voice said: “Sirs, I here present unto you King Edward, the undoubted king of this realm; wherefore all you who are come this day to do your homage, are you willing to do the same?” Immediately everybody in the abbey shouted “God save King Edward, God save the king.’ After the oath and an anthem the dean of Westminster went to the altar and took from it a dish of oil, the dis shaped like a loving cup. With it he took a spoon which he presented to the archbishop of Canterbury, and the archbishop, dipping the spoon in the oil, poured some of it on the king's head, saying: ‘ “Be thy head anointed with holy oil as kings, priests and prophets were anointed.” Archbishop in Difficulty. Again filling the spoon the archbish- cp, with some difficulty, found a hole ; Which had been cut in the king’s shirt for the purpose, and poured it through upon the king’s breast, saying: ie thy breast annointed with holy oll,” After this oil was put in the palms of the king’s hands and the anointing was complete. Then the ceremony came to its cli- max. The archbishop of Canterbury and the bishops advanced to where the king sat and the archbishop very slow- ly placed the crown on the king’s head. There was absolute silence and then the moment the crown touched the king’s brow every one shouted loudly ‘and well together, “God save the king.” The heralds biew their trumpets and outside guns fired a salute. At the same moment the peers and the kings- at-arms put on their coronets. The archbishop of York then crowned the queen in much the same manner as the king had been crowned, but with a less elaborate ritual. As the crown was placed on her head all the peeresses put on their coronets. Then came an interesting: incident. In passing to her throne, which she took without further ceremony, the queen bowed low before the king in tcken of homage. ‘The eparture of the king and queen from the abbey was signaled by an- other salute, the massed bands play- ing “God Save the King.” The entire route of their majesties’ return to the palace was marked by Scenes of Enthusiasm similar to those which greeted their progress to the abbey, the more circuit- ous route through Clubland and Con- stitution hill giving the hundreds of thousands of persons occupying the stands, windows and roofs an oppor- tunity of greeting the new crowned king and his consort before they re- entered Buckingham palace, which they did in the midst of remarkable scenes of enthusiasm, the entire crowd from Constitution hill downward joining in singing the national anthem. Shortly after the return of the king ‘and queen to the palace it was official- ly announced from there that the king had borne the ceremony well, and that he had suffered in no way from fatigue, and this was confirmed by the presence of the king himself, when, in response to the repeated plaudits of the crowds, his majesty, accompanied by the queen, appeared on the balcony in their robes and crowns. The faces of both wer@ suffused with smiles as they bowed re- peatedly their recognition of the warmth of the applause. While the coronation was being sol- emnized in London celebrations and re- joicings were carried on throughout the colonies, numerous telegrams to the king conveyed the congratulations of representative bodies everywhere, Sa- lutes were fired, and church services were held. Australia confined itself to religious services, having spent all the money gathered for the postponed event of June 26 for charities. Similar services were held by the British com- munities in all the Eurdpean capitals and chief cities of the continent. EDWARD STANDS IT WELL. Physicians Give Out Their Last Bulletin. London, Aug. 11.—The festivities in London were continued yesterday. There were considerable crowds almost all day long in the vicinity of Bucking- ham palace and along the route of Sat- urday’s procession. viewing the decora- tions and watching the flow of notable personages to and from the various thanksgiving services. In spite of the welcome announcement made Saturday night that King Ed- ward had Yorne the fatigues of corona- tion day well, yesterday’s bulletin con- cerning his health was awaited with @ certain degree of anxiety. The bulletin is as follows: “His majesty bore the strain of the ccronation ceremony perfectly well and experjenc2d but little fatigue. The king had a good night and his condition is in every way satisfactory. | No fur- ther bulletin will be issued.” After the posting of the bulletin there was still some doubt as to whether his majesty would drive out during the aay, but the small crowd which re- mained at Buckingham palace, Hopeful to see the sovereign, was finally te- warded by the appearance of the king and queen. Their majesties drove along the Mall to St. James palace without re- ceiving any notable demonstration from the people. Tickets to the chapel royal had been sparcely granted. The service was very simple and there was no ser- mon. Royal LOVERS’ TRAGIC QUARREL. Man Shoot« Woman and Himself— Both Will Die. Allentown, Pa., Aug. 11. — During a lovers’ quarrel at the woman’s home yesterday Harry S. Weston shot Bertha 'T. Brown and himself. Both are at the hospital and cannot recover. They aré each twenty-three years of age. The woman is the wife of Robert M. Brown, but was not living with her husband. FLOODED MILES OF COUNTRY. x a Lake to Break Dem. Camden, N. J., Aug. 11.—A cloudburst yesterday caused the Kirkwood Ikke, twelve miles from here to break its dam, flooding the country for several miles under two to five feet of water. Four hundred feet of the embankment o? the Peansylvania railroad, Atlantica City division, was swept away. Cloudburst Cau: bi FATAL RAILROAD WRECK. Two Men Killed and Several Others Seriously Injured. Danville, Va., Aug. 11. — A wreck in which a north-bound passenger collided with a south-bound freight occurred on the Southern railway near Wall creek yesterday. Two men were killed out- right and several others seriously in-) jured. Both locomotives and several cars were demolished. is CHOLERA KILLS MISSIONARY. Dr. & a Kerr, Who Has Been Three Years in China, a Victim. Toledo, Aug. 11.—County Commission- er John W. Kerr has received word that his daughter, Dr. Sarah Kerr, a medical missionary of the Methodist church, has died from cholera, She has been in China three years, “4 Insane Man Drowns. Clearwater, Minn., Aug. 11.—The body*| of John Aronson; aged sixty, a harm: less lunatic, was found in Mud lake, How he drowned is unknown, FIRE FIEND’S WORK PERSISTENT EFFORTS TO PE- STROY THE CITY oF PE- ORIA, ILL, /POLICE AND FIREMEN KEPT BUSY INCENDIARY CAPTURED AFTER TLEING WATCHED FOR MONTHS, CROWD’S ANGRY MUTTERINGS MAKES IT NECESSARY TO REMOVE PRISONER FOR SAFE- KEEPING. Peoria, Ill., Aug. 13.—The Police and fire department were kept busy yester- day by the operations of a pyromaniac. The torch was applied to five buildings during the day, but the loss will not ex- ceed $25,000, a The police arrested Edward Flanna- gan, twenty years old and charged him with being the incendiary. Shortly af- ter his arrest the mutterings of the crowd made it necessary as a precau- tionary measure to remove the prisoner to the county jail for safe keeping. Since then Flannagan has refused to say a word. The first fire was started in the store house of the Val Blatz Brewing com- pany at the foot of Harrison street. It was extinguished before serious dam- age had been done. Fire was next seen in Dooley Bros.’ coal sheds, but the damage there was nominal, Shortly after noon fire was discovered in Neu- miller's livery barn. Nineteen horses and all the rigs were destroyed. The flames spread and for a time it looked as thougn the entire block would go up in smoke. A general Alarm Was Sounded and every piece of fire fighting apparat- us was called out. While they were fighting the Neumiller fire an alarm came from the Clark flouring mills, two blocks away. An alarm also came in from the residence of Mrs. Reggy. The fire fiend began his work in Pe- oria about April 1, and so vigorously did he apply the torch during the month of April that the city council held a special session «.nd offered a reward of $£00 for his capture and conviction, For weeks men lay waiting in alleys armed with shotguns in hope of landing the re- ward. All this time he continued ap- plying the match. The fire underwriters offered an additional $500 reward. Up to date he has succeeded in burning fifty-five horses and causing fire dam- ages aggregating many thousands of dollars. When the flour mill fire broke out yesterday Flanagan was seen look- ing in through the window and was seen to throw something into tne build- ing and then walk hurriedly around the block. He was followed, and after the department had arrived at the fire he returned and was arrested. JUDGE GRAY QUITS. Distinguished Jurist Leaves United States Supreme Bench, Oyster Bay, Aug. 13. — President Roosevelt late yesterday announced that he had appointed Hon. Oliver Wen- dell Holmes, chief justice of the su- preme court of Massachusetts, to be an associate justice of the supreme court of the United States, vice Justice Gray, resigned, The resignation of Justice Gray was cue to ill health. Several months ago he suffered a stroke of apoplexy, which some time later was followed by an- other. He has not appeared on the bench sincé he was stricken the first time. His advanced age—seventy-four years—told against his recovery with serious force. Realizing that he prob- ebly never would be able again to as- sume the place which he has so long filled with distinguished ability and honor, he decided a short time ago to tender his resignation. With the ex- ception of Justice Harlan he has served on the bench of the United €tates supreme court longer than any of his present collegues. He was ap- Fointed an associate justice by Presi- dent Arthur on Dec. 12, 1881, his ser- vice extending, therefore, through @ Feriod of rearly twenty-one years. Judge Holmes, whom the president has selected as Justice Gray's succes- sor, is one of the most distinguished lawyers and jurists of Massachusetts. His career on the bench, particularly as chief justice of the Massachusetts supreme court, has attracted wide at- tention. Like Justice Gray, he is a native of Massachusetts. He is a son ard namesake of the late Dr, Holmes, the poet and essayist. VICTORY FOR DAIRYMEN. Decision Against Makers of Oleo- margarine. Washington, Aug. 13.—The dairymen have won the first round in the fight to test. the efficiency of the anti-oleomar- garine act passed by congress at its last session. Commissioner Yerkes of the internal revenue bureau yesterday decided the question raised by the oleo- margarine manufacturers regarding the right to use a small quantity of palm oil in the manufacture of oleomargar- ine. The evident purrose of such use is to impart a shade of color to oleoma>- garine and make it an imitation of but- ter. Commissioner Yerkes decides that such use of palm oil subjects the oleo- margarine in which it is used to the tax of 10 cents a pound. HAS CHINESE CALLER, dent Roosevelt. Oyster Bay, Aug. 18.—Shortly after noon the Sylph arrived from New York bearing Prince Chen and his party, and Third Assistant Secretary of State Pierce, the special representative of the governmeat. With the prince were Minister Wu _ Ting-fang, Sir Liang ‘Chen Tung, Mr. Won Kai Tai and Ses- retary Wong. The party was enter- ained by President Roosevelt at M’MILLAN IS DEAD. United States Senator From Micxl- gan Drops Off Suddenly. ‘Washington, Aug. 12. — A dispatch ‘was received here announcing the death of Senator James Mc Millan of Michi- gan early yesterday at his summer home at Manchester-by-the-Sea, Mass. Death was the result of heart failure. following congestion, after an illness of a very few hours. The news came as a great-shock to his friends here, for when the senator left Washington, shortly after the ad- journment of congress he appeared to be in good health and looked forward with much satisfaction to a quiet and restful summer. For some years Sena- tor McMillan has made his summer home at Manchester-by-the-Sea, hav- ing erected a very fine cottage at that place. While no information on the point has been received here the expectation ‘s that his remains will be taken to De- troit and be deposited In the Family Vault at Elmw2od cemetery. The body of hig son, Capt. John H. McMillan, who served in the Spanish war and who died several months ago, rests there. The senator leaves a widow, three sons, W. C., Philip and Frank, all of Detroit, and a daughter. Mrs. McMillan and daugh- ter accompanied the senator to Man- chester after the adjournment of con- gress. Senator McMillan was a native of Ontario, having been born in Ham- ilton May 12, 1838, but in early life moved to Michigan and for many years was prominently identified with the business interests and political life of the state, having for a number of terms been chairman of the Republican state committee, He had been a member of the United States senate since 1889. He was chairman of the committee on District of Coumbia in that body and was also a member of the committees on appointments, commerce, naval af- fairs, relations with Cuba, coast and insular survey and corporations or- ganized in the District of Columbia. IMMENSE TRADE WITH ENGLAND. The Tight Little Isle Is America’s Best Market. _ Washington, Aug. 12.—A report on the eegricultural imports of Great Britain for 1896-1900, inclusive, with a signifl- cant review of trade conditions and possibilities between the United States and the United Kingdom, has been com- piled by Frank H. Hitchcock, chief of the division of foreign markets, depart- ment of agriculture. The United King- dom is the principal market for the sur- plus agricultural products of exporting countries. The report says that the products of agriculture sent to that market frcm all sources in 1900 reached the enormous value of $1,578,000,000, forming 62 per cent of the entire im- port trade of Great Britain and Ireland. During the, five years mentioned the annual average value of the imports into the United Kingdom was $2,308,- 174,441, of which $1,458,921,776, or 63 per cent, was agricultural, and $849,252,665, or 37 per cent, non-agricultural. To this extraordinary import trade in ag- ricultural produce the United States was the principal contributor, furnish- ing about 83 per cent, or nearly one- third of the supply. s MORE MINES MAY BE STARTED. Talk of Resumption in the Wyom- ing Region. Wilkesbarre, Pa., Aug. 12.—The four- teenth week of the anthracite miners’ strike began to-day. President Mitch- ell is authority for the statement that the strikers are in good shape. Con- tributions to the relief fund are coming in from many quarters. While the strike leaders are inclined to throw cold water on all reports that an attempt may be made to resume mining at an early day in the Wyoming region, it would not be at all surprising should one or two of the mines in this section pe started up this week. The same story Has been told for weeks past, but there is a well-authenticated report in circulation that the Lehigh & Wilkes- barre Coal company may start up work at its Wanamie colliery some day this week. HUNTED BY POLICE. Bartholin Is Suspected of Killing His Mother and His Sweetheart. Chicago, Aug. 12. — The search for William Bartholin, who is suspected of having murdered his mother and Miss Minnie Mitchell, his sweetheart, wat continued yesterday, but no trace of the missing man was found. Oscar Thomp- son/ for eighteen years the constant friend of the fugitive’s mother, whe was arrested Saturday, stoutly main- tained nis innocence of any knowledge of the murders and pleaded with the authorities to be released. After a long examination, however, Thofnpson was sent back to jail, as the police feel con- fident that he has not told all that he knows. E. O, Hunter and Milton E. R. Edwards, former roomers at the Bar- tholin house, are being sought by the police. TORTURED BY ROBBERS. Set Fire to a Farmer's Feet to Make Him Divalge Widing Place of His Money. Dayton, Ohio, Aug. 12—Jacob*Mum- ma, an aged farmer who lives alone north of the city, was tortured by masked men who broke into his house. and is in a critical condition as a re- sult of his injuries, Mumma attempted to defend himself with a shotgun, but his aim was bad and he was overcome and bound. The robbers poured coal oll on his feet and started a blaze tc compel him to reveal the hiding place of money he was supposed to have, but ‘through the agent, Ignacio H. Biaz, to call for help- PILLAGE THE CITY BARCELONA, LEADING CITY OB™ VENEZUELA, IN HANDS OF REBELS. REAP FRUITS OF THEIR VICTORY SITUATION IS GRAVE AND FOR- EIGNERS ARE IN GREAT PERIL, WARSHIPS RUSHED TO SCENE MINISTER BOWEN ASKS FOR PRO- TECTION FOR AMERI- CANS. Caracas, Aug. 13.—Barcelona, one of the leading cities of Venezuela, is in the hands of the rebels, and another decisive battle has resulted in a de- feat for President Castro. The soldiers of the revolutionists army are plunder- ing the fallen city. Many were killed during the bombardment, which con- tinued all night, creating terrible havoc, Until the arrival of a United States vessel foreigners in Barcelona. will con- tinue to be in great peril. The people have svpealed to Minister Bowen, United States consular immediately. The minister has re- ceived a cable from Washington to the effect that the cruiser Topeka, or the Cincinnati, sent to Porto Cabello Mon- day to land troops if they are needed, has been ordered to proceed to Barce- Jona at once. Warships Will Be Sent. Washington, Aug. 13. — After a con- ference between the state and navy departments concerning Minister Bow- en’s message, a cablegram was pre- pared directing Capt. McLean, who was in command of the Cincinnati at Port Cabello, to proceed at once to Barce- Jona. Before the dispatch was sent @ message come from Capt. McLean s) ing that he had arrived with the Cin- cinnati and the Topeka at Port Cabello, The message was then modified so as to give him the power to send cither vessel to the scene of the trouble. Later reports that have come to the state department indicate that the sit- uation at Barcelona is exceedingly grave, and that it will require extra- ordinary efforts to protect the lives and rights of American citizens who are there. The rebels are enjoying the fruits of their victory, and they have already pillaged a wide area. Women and Children Killed. Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, Aug. 13. — Details of the fighting at Barcelona, Venezuela, received here by bout, show that a terrible battle started on Sun- day, Aug. 3, and that on the following Wednesday the revolutionists entered the city. They kept up a continuous firing, day und night, destroying houses one by one to reach the center of the city. On Friday the government sirongholds were carried, and the last survivors of the government officers tried to eseape by the river to the sea, but, failing in this, they made one last stand, after which, at noon Friday, they surrendered to the revolutionary mande: Generals Francisco, Mo and Platero. The dead on both sides numbered 167, All houses in the city were sacked, and in some instances in- cffersive women and children were mal- treated and killed. All stores were pillaged, especially those belonging to foreigners, and the French cable office was mobbed. The American, Italian and Dutch consulates were pillaged, and the consuls have asked for men-of- war to protect life and property. LYNCH LAW FOR TWO. Mob Takes Prisoner From Jail and Hang Them to a Tree. Lexington, Mo., Aug. 13. — Charles Salyer (white) and Harry Gates (col- ered) were taken from the county jail here by a masked mob at 1:30 yester- day morning and lynched. They were charged with xilling George W. John- son, a wealthy farmer who surprised them at his hen house. Before they were strung up Salyer made a statement to the mob, saying that Gates had fired the shot that kilied Johnson. Salyer and Gates were arrested on the day following th shooting, after an exciting chase. Johnson was one of the wealth- fest and most respected. men in the community and the feeling against the two men was intense. PAYS RANSOM FOR DAUGHTER. Missing Thirteen-Year-Old Girl Is Returned to Her aPrents, Chicago, Aug. 13.—Lurena Freeman, thirteen years old and missing since July 23, was restored to her parents yesterday afternoon, $100 being paid to the woman who offered for a considera- tion to do what she could toward pro- ducing the lost child. The ransom was paid to Mrs. C. E. Stahl, 4704 State street. The father had been induced to promise Mrs. Stahl the money by cir- cumstances that have not been wholly revealed. He had given up all hopes of the police being able to find her. TO EXCEL ALL SHIPS. New German Lloyd Steamer William Il, Is Launched. Stattin, Aug. 13. — The new German Lloyd steamship Kaiser Wilhelm II. was successfully launched at the Vul- ean shipyards yesterday in the presence of Emperor William, The Kaiser Wil- helm IL will be the largest and is de- they secured only an insignificant sum signed to be the fastest ship in the ———___—_——. Train Kills Aged Man. Muscatine, Iowa, Aug. 12—John Stew- art, aged eighty-five, an eccentric ané wealthy farm and town property own- er residing at Fruitland, was run over and killed while walking the railroad tracks in this city. King's Gift to the Nation. 4 * London, Aug. 12.—King Edward hat signalized his.coronation in a memora- ble manner by the munificent gift tc the nation of Osborne House, one of the favorite residences of the late world. Old Cruiser Made New. 4 Washington, Aug. 13.— The cruiser Boston, one of the pioneers of the new navy, was put in commission at the Mare Island navy yard yesterday, after having "ndergone a complete overhaul- ing. She will be attached to the Pa- cifie squadron. . ‘Woman Gets Three Lears. Sturgis, 8S. D., Aug. 13—Mame Hill, who shot Kittie King in this city March 20, was sentenced by Judge Rice to three years in the state prison at Sioux oN v fhe ne ee eee