Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, May 27, 1902, Page 2

NEW PLANS OF ARBITRATION Basis Laid at Conference to Devise Way to Bettle Strike. CIVIC FEDERATION TAKES IT UP AGAIN While Leajders Are Reticent it is Be- Meved Plan Is Agreed on that May Change the Whole Sttuation, OHICAGO, Miy 26.—A conference {hat promises to change the aspect of the an- thracite strike situation was held in (b city today between several members of the National Civic Federation and unlon in- terests. President John Mitchell éf. the United Mine Workers of America, who ar- rived here Sunday, met Frank P. Sargent and Franklin McVeagh of the Federation and uel Keefo of the Longshoremen's unfon and plans for further arbitrative en- deavors on the part of the Federation were discussed. The meeting was executive and definite statements as to the details-of the confer- ence were not announeed. It is understood, however, that the plan agreed upon con- templates calling another conferencé of the mine ops ot the National Civic Federation at York, with a view to arbitrating the strike quéstion. It le sald that the plan will be sent to Benator Hanna for approval before recommendation for further arbitration made. If the plan is carrled into effect it is cxpected that some definite announce- ment of it will be made within a week or ten dave. President Mitchell declined to go into the details of the meeting, but sald it was not called by him. He eald further that the mine workers were showing no indica- tion of weakening their pesition. S0l Doubtfal Question. WILKESSARRE, Pa., May 26.—It Is still & mattér of conjecture whether the mines in the anthracite region will be completely shut down next Monday, when the order issued by the exécutive board of the United Mine Workers governing the hours of labor and wages to be pald engineers, firemen and pump runners goes into effect. The operators claim theéy will bave all the help necessary to keep the pumps and engines running order. The United Mne Workers and the officers of the Statlonary Firemien's assoclation, on the other hand, claim that unless the coal companies grant the demands made upon them the groat bulk of the engineers, fire- men and pumpmen will quit work. Many of the engineers do not like the predica- ment they are placed in. If they quit work théy may néver be reinstated, while if they remain at thelr posts and the miners should win their strike they probably would find that things would not be o pleasant for them At the collieries In the future. Most of Them Wiil Strike. At @ largely attended meeting in this city tonight a committee of United Mine Workers reported that they had called on mapy engineers during the day and that nearly all had given thelr word that tbey would join the other strikers next Monday unless the demand for a shorter workday was graoted. The firemen will strike almost to a man d the operators will be compelled to secure green hands to take thelr places. The stationary firemen have a membership of over 1,000 in the district, and within a yoar a gr many firemen who formerly belonged to the Stationary Firemen's as- soclation have joined the United Mine ‘Werkers. Secretary Mullahy claims that @ per cent of the eéngineers and pumpmen will ‘strke. The enginee firemen and pumpmien who were discharged at the Boston' colliery of the Deleware & Hudson cotapahy because they refused to do the work which was formerly done by the strikers were reinstated today. Miners’ Leave Country. POTTSVILLE, Pa., May 26 inauguration of the coal region there has been a continuous exodus of mine workers from the district. Many of the miners have taken their fami- lies with them, the intention belng to locate permanently in other flelds. Most of the departing mihe wcrkers are forelgn- ers, but many English-speaking strikers are among the number. nce the suspension two dozen English- speaking famiMes have left Frackville Buck mountain has been practically de- serted and New Philadelphia is being raps Iy depopulated. It is estimated that over 2,000 mine workers have left Shen- andoah’ and vicinity. Thé engineers, pumpmen and firemen in this section will meet here Wednesday to take action upen the order affecting them Issued by Presfdent Mitchell. ' The senti- ment is strongly 18 favor of foreing the dema r elght hours at pre t wages. Two independent operators have granted it. SOCIALISM ~ THE PANACEA Bugéne V. Debs Declares This to Be Only Solution of O © L Labor Prowlem DENVER, May 26.—The annual conven- tion of the Western Federation of Miners #nd the Western Labor union assembled in this oity today. There are 300 delegates, representing 100,000 workers in the west- ern states and British Columbla. The two organitations work in hafmony, but the conventions meet apart luo secret session. President Edward Boyce presided today over the miners and President Danlel Me- Donald over the Western Labor union. The only business transacted today was appointmeént of credentials committees. Tonight a mass meeting was held at Coll- seum Ball, which was packed, more than 4,000 persons attending. The principal wpeaker was Eugene V. Debs. He created t enthusiasm by the vigorous pre- gentation of his ideas. Soclalism he de- lared to be the only solution of the in- Qustrial problem and bhe counseled the la- woring men to joln in political action to 1l The other speakers included Lieutenant Govertior D. C. Coates of Colorado, Daniel McDonald, president of the Western Labor unlon, and R. E. Croskey of Cripple Creek, president of the United Association of Ho- tel and Restaurant Employes. dry Clo S, May 26.—The plant of the American Steel foundry at Granite Oity, NI, was closed today for an indefinite per- jod. Several hundred moulders and helpers struck fast week because of differences with 1the management over the amount of work Awhich should be required of them. The core Scrofula Few are eatirely free from it. makers joined the strikfng monlders and helpers Saturday. Besides the strikers 1,700 other imen are employed In the plant. They have not struck or manifested dissatisfaction, but the managers say that their work has been hin dered by the strike, EFFECT OF TEAMSTER STRIKE Hotels and Stores Are Sh on Thelr Supplies of Hams and T CHICAGO, May 26.—The first effects of the strike of teamsters at the stock yarde was felt today. Ope of the Iargast hotels was ehort on ham, bacon and eggs at break- fast, and several other hotels are said to have felt the absence of particular cuts of me: 'The representatives of the teamsters’ unlon #ald that unless thelr demancs for better wages were met it would be exceed- 'ingly difficuit o get meat In Chicago, One retall house, which supplies several of the larger hotels, Hiad to use its own wagons in getting supplies from the packers at the yards. Armour & Co. sent thelr 7 o'clock loads jout with new drivers, but were short five loads. Swift and Company took five from the _superintendent's office to handle the teams. Nelton Morris & Co. adopted a sim- {lar measure. The packers have asked for police protection. The small butchers, who buy their supplies from day to day, were the chiet sufferers today, as the large firms are generally supplied with a five days’ stock. Twenty-two girls employed in one packing concern refused to ride in a bus driven by a non-union man. They climbed into the vehicle, but when they learned that the regular driver had joihed the strikes they refused to ride and walked the distance, FIVE THOUSAND WALK OUT Building and T » Uniow Men Tie Up Big Amount of work. DENVER, Colo., May 26.—¥ive thousand union men employed in'the Buflding trades went on' a strike this morning, causing practically a total 'stoppage of bullding operations in this city. The strike was inaugurated by order of the building trades council for the purpose of alding the wood warkers in their efforts to secure an eight- hour day. The wood workers have been on strike for the last two week Their demand for an eight-hour day was granted at the smaller mills, but the owners of the large mills insist upon nine hours work a day. Cotton Mills Are Started. AUGUSTA, Ga., May 26.—All mills in Augusta distriet have started and with fhe exception of the King mill every one has a full complement of hands. King has only 460, but it is expected this number will be augmented during the day. All King mill houses occupled by operatives refusing to work have been ordered va- cated by night. An incresse of 10 per cent has been granted in some departments of the King mill. Papér Factory Men Quit. BALSTON, N. Y., May 26.—~Employes of the Union Bag and Paper company here, who are members of the Laborers’ Pro- tective union, went out on strike today for an increase in wages from $1.25 to $1.50, for a ten-hour day and for 15 cents an hour overtime. About 300 men in six paper and pulp mills are affected by the strike. OHIO REPUBLICANS ACTIVE Many Delegates and Visitors Arrive in Cleveland to Attend State Convention. CLBVELAND, O., May 26.—Many dele- gates and visitors to the republican con- vention, which meets here tomorrow, have already arrived in the city. Senator Hanna remained at. his resi- dence today, but will be at his quarters in the Hollanden tonight and thereafter. The visiting congressmen spent the day at the suburban residence of Congressman Beid- ler. Chalrman Dick and Secretary Mal- loy were with the local committee and the candidates opened their reception heéad- quarters. It 18 understood that a platform has been prepared by the Ohlo sesators and congresmen which has been submitted to some delegates. It s said to endorse the pational administration strongly in gen- eral terms without specifications on. Cuban reciprocity. The Philippine policy is un- equivocally endorsed, with a speclal ex- pression of confidence in Governor Gen- eral Taft. There is no opposition to the remomin: tion of Secretary of State Laylin for a second term. The candidates for the other three nominations are: For supreme judge, W. B. Crew, McConnellsville; J seph M. Wood, Athens; J. M. Phillips, Cleveland; A. N. Summers, Springfleld; W. 0. Henderson, Columbus; Myron A. Nor- s, Youngstown: W. S. Savage, Welling- ton, and J, L. Burrows, Painesville. Food and dairy commissioner, Andrew G. Com- ings, Oberlin; Fred W. Herbst, Columbus Horace Aukeny, Xenla; Herman H. Berg- hegger, Cincinnatl; M. M. Bridge, Colum- bus; Lynas B. Kauffmann, Columbus; Ed- ward R. Tyler, Fremont; Edward Batt, and. For board of public works, Frank J. McCollach, Bellefontaine; Wil- llam Kirtley, Deflance; W. J. McLean, Bid- ney; John O'Conor, Dayton. HYMENEAL. Former Semator MeBride Married. NEW YORK, May 26.—Former United States Senator George W. McBride of Ore- gon and Mrs. Laura Walter Schichtenberg of the same state wefe married at the rectory of the Church of Ascension in this ity on Saturday. Benator Jobn H. Mitch- ell of Oregon and Mrs. Harrlet Potter Nourse of New York were present at the wedding, which was followed by a break- tast. Ex-Senator and Mrs. McBride will journey through some of the New England and will go to Oregom in July. Gird-Hall. HUMBOLDT, Neb., May 26.—(Special.)— Miss Ida Hall and John Gird were married at noon today at the home of the bride. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Bert Wiison, pastor of the Christian church, i& the presence of relatives only. The couple left for Lincoln today, where Mr. Gird is engaged in business. Fremeh Commission Vi Niagara. NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y, May 26.—The members” of the French commlission who participated In the ceremonies jnecident to the unvelling of the statue of Count de Rochambeau at Washington arrivéd at Niagara Falls this morniug. Besides the members of the commigssion and thg fami- lles of Lafayette and Rochambésu, there are in the party Ambassader Cambon, Mme. Cambon and members of the staff of the French embassy and the president's eom- mission. Carrlagés were awalting the ar- and tea minutes fter it THE _OMA CINTISTS VISIT VOLCANO Emission of Buffocating Gas and Cloudburst Erosions Are New Features. NO FURTHER DANGER IS APPREHENDED Inha Continue 1| State of Terror and Are Lea ing Island as Rap! as They Can. ants, However, - FORT DE FRANCE, May 26.—Island of Martinique, Bupday May 25, 6 p. m.—The United States crulser, Clucinnati, arrived here from 8t. Lucla yesterday. The steamer, Luckenbach, arrived this mora- ing and left at once for Porto Rico. The sieamer, Fontabelle, reached here at 9 o'clock this morning with 150 tons of sup- plies from the Chamber of Commerce of New York. Among the passengers are W. H. Cor- wine, who was speclally named by Presi- dent Roosevelt as secretary of the various bodies In the United States contributing for the rellef of the sufferers; Prof. Angelo Hilprin and other sclentists. Mr. Corwine and Captain Scott, brother of Chiet Scott of Roralma, were presented to Gov- ernor L'Huerre and the French delegates today. The -steamer, Topas, has been placed at the disposal of Mr. Corwine to vielt 8t. Vincent. Its cargo will be dis- charged Monda; Captaln Scott visited the survivors of the steamship Roraima. Prof. Robert T. Hill, the eminent geologist, with his party has chartered a steamer and is carefully studying the volcano from the sea. Dr. Kennan with a land party is examining the northern part of the island. Mount Pelee was fairly quiet, although there was a blg eruption of ashes, which covered the extreme north of the island. The new crater is active. Mr. Corwine has investigated the method employed In the distribution of supplies and has informed Governor L'Huerre that he considers it excellent. It is expectéd official notification will be issued that sufficient supplies have been recelved. Most of the refugees who have come into Fort de France have deserted the town for points further south, as terror still pos- seses all souls and Fort de France is b lieved to be doomed. All business is sus- pended, as the amount of supplies received has killed sales. Grateful to United States. The French delega Admiral Server and the citizens are unanimous in the ex- pression of gratitude for the genuine friendship of the American people, which has been manifested by the swiftness with which great quantities of supplies have been furnished and forwarded and the character of the delegates in charge of them. Fort de France looks deserted. Nearly 2,000 persons have gone to the islands of Guadeloupe, Dominica and St. Lucia and as many more are trying to get away. The single object of all minds 1s to escape trom the island. I8 principally to the plantations. Many of the sugar works may be restored. Sigar hogsheads are being dug out of the lava ana ash heaps. DETAILS OF THE SITUATION Area of Devastation, Namber Killed Condition of People Of- flcially Reported. WASHINGTON, ‘May 28.—Adjutant Gen- eral Corbin has received the following cablegram from Captain Hugh J. Gallagher, commissary department, dated St. Vincent, May 24: Atea of devastation Bt. Vindent twelve square miles in northern tremity: population of this area was ), of which 1,600. lost their lives, remainder escaped by fight to Kingston and othcr piaces. | No such overwhelming catastrophe as at 8t. Plerre, yet many people had to be sustained by public because many es- caped. Outside of area devastated no great damage done, but people are very appre. hensive. This condition will not abate until voleano, which is atill active, sub- sldes. Second’ eruption occurred on 1Sth, but no additional damage done. Supplies of all kinds from Dixle most gratefully re- celved, and will, With what was on hand, provide for present populatfon for three months. Lumber for rebuilding is asked. Nothing is known of any_disturbance out- #lde of Bt. Vincent and Martinique. Now that emergency has been met would adylse gending suppifes gradually and only after inquiry as to actual ‘needs ‘as & great quantity sent at once might prove more embarrassing than beneficlal. = Stores on Dixie well selected. Secretary Moody also recelved the follow- ing cablogram from Captain Berry of the Dixie, dated 8t. Lucla, May 26: Dixie discharging remainder stores at Kingston, where most needed. Provisions now on hand’ for several months. Lumber for houses needed. Volcano active. No additional damage. Care of refugees and injured, approximately 8,000, well in hand by local authorities. A telegram was received announcing the departure of Potomac from St. Lucla today, bound for San Juan, Porto Rico. LOS ANGELES -IS SELECTED Next Presbyterian General Assembly to Be Held in Call- fornia. about ex- NEW YORK, May 26.—The Presbyterian General assembly of today's ::ssion chose Los Angeles, Cal;; as the place of next meeting. The geenral assembly acted adversely on an overture from the presbytery of Los Angeles requesting that the Southern Presbyterian be honorably retired with the same privileges as if they had served al- ways with the church under the general assembly. The matter came before the assembly In a report from the committee on ministerial rellef, which recommended adverse actlon. Rev. Willlam 8. Young, D. D., pastor of the Emanual Presbyterlan church, Los Angeles, advised that the assembly act favorably on the overture. In the west, he sald, there were many ministers who had come from the southern branch and that favorable action by the assembly would help to bring the two churches to- gether. Rev. Dr. Thomas Parrity of Willlam- The scientists are divided in opinion to whether or not néw and more violent out- bursts are to be expected. A majority of them thisk volcanic energy will be dis- played for a long time, but that no further loss of life will occur, as there are no large places left to be destroyed, and Fort de France, they say, is absolutely safe from any possible outburst of Mount Pelee. Admiral Serveran today called upon United States Consul Ayme to exprees to bim hie high appreciation of . what the United St has done for the victims of the disaster, For two days heavy rains have fallen. Views of a Scientist. NEW YORK, May 26.—E. O. Hovrick, a stant director of the American Museum of Natlonal History, who went to Martinique on the crulser Dixie to examine the vol. canic phenomena, cables the Herald from Castries, 8t. Lucla: 8t. Plerre can only be compared to Pom- pell. The devastation and desolation are even worse. It is evident that a tornado of suffocatin gas wrecked the bulldings and asphyxiat the people, thus completing the ruin. This accords with the statement made that asphyxiation preceded the destruction of the city, the gas being sulphureated hydro- gen, ignited by lightning or the fires in the city. The same tornado drove the ships in the roadstead to the bottom of the sea or burnied them before they could escape, This comes the nearer to being a sheet of fl:rna than any heretofore heard of vol- cano. No flow of lava has pparently attended the eruption yet, the highlv explosive erup- tions bringing no morien material to the surface. There s no change In the coast line ffom Fort de France to St. Plerre, The great omission of suffocating gas and the typical cloudburst erosion, with the resulting streams of mud, are among the new foatures which Pelee was added to the sclentific knowle: of volcanoes. Frightened Crew Deserts Sloop. NEW YORK, May 26.—A Herald dispatch from St. Kitts, B. ‘W. I, eays that the sloop Dauntless, under Captain Lake, which carried supplies provided by the govern- ment of this island for the sufferers in Martinique, has retursed here. The orew of Dauntless became fright- ened on the voyage and refused to go on and deserted the sloop at Dominica. This delayed the rellef expedition, but Daunt- less obtained a new crew at Dominica and finally went on to its destination. On the passage southward Captain Lake says Mount Pelee was seen blazing grandly at intervals of about & quarter of an hour. Its eruptions were accompanied by awful @ounds, resembling deep thunder. Pebbles and volcanic debris rained constantly upon the deck of Dauntless. ‘When Dauntless passed St. Plerre on the voyage northward the city’s ruins were burning flercely, but the volcano was quiescent. This Island has been swept by a fearful thunderstorm. Only Sclentists Interested. CASTRIES, Island of St. Lueis, Sunday, May 25.—St. Plerre, Martinique, is no longeér of interest, except to the scientists. Mount Pelee 1o still active, but all within its range are dead or have fled. Fort de France is quleter after the large exodus of inhabitants of nelghboring colonles. The Martinique sufferers have sufficient food for the present The St. Vincent volcano, the Soutriere, I less active. The total loss of life as a result of ite eruption is finally placed at 1,700, about the original estimate. The wounded and burned number 600. Many of those in hospitals cannot recover. More than 4,000 persons are destitute. They ai receiving adequate relfef. The material damage done n St. Vincent WHEN MEAT IS HIGH. burg, Pa., chairman of the committee, took the oposite view. He sald it would open the door for min- isters of other denominations to come to the Presbyterlan church and claim the same privileges the ministers who had OBJECT TO EMPEROR'S GIFT Pan-Germans Criticlse M Morts to Win Am Good Wi Majesty's BERLIN, May 26—The Pan-Germans do | not approve of Emperor Wililam's proposed gift of the statue If Frederick the Great for the United States, nor for that matter of any special efforts on the part of his majesty to win th egood will of the people of the Unlted States Dr. Hasse, a member of thé Relchstag and a prominent professor of Leipslc, spoke in this connection at the annual meeting at Bisenach of the Pan-German association. He eaid: “The present pro-German effort to pro- wote German culture In the United States rests on a misconception. German culture | ca never make the Yankees Germans it will only result in increasing the nobil- ity of the race, in adding to their educa- tion an their wealth, and consequently mak- ing them the more dangerous, in the same manner that the Poles were affecier by the Jntroduction of German culture. The United States Is and will remal the grave of Ger- man characteristics.” Dr. Hasee's remarks were greeted with applause. Another speech delivered before the Pa German association, in which the granting of English scholarships to German stu- dents by the late Cecil Rhodes was de- nounced as a “shrewd plan to get Germans to act as Anglo-maniac aposties in Ger- may, was recelved with enthusiastic ap- plause and resolutions calling upon German | students to reject the Rhodes' scholrships were unanimously adopted by the assocla- tion. SWELL LIST FOR KITTREDGE Mende and Fall River Counties In- struct Delegates for Senator's Renomination. STURGIS, 8. D., May 26.—(Special.)—~The Meade county republican convention was held in this city Saturday and delegates were chosen to attend the state convention at Bloux Falls next month. S. 8. Littieflell was made chairman and Max Hoehn secre- tary. ” The delegates are: A. M. Anderson, E. H. Bpringer, W. 8. Chase, C. C. Polk, 8. Littlefleld, W. E. Ladd, M. E. Lilleburg, J 0. McMillan, R. Keene, J. G. Wenke, J. Sadler, Max Hoehn. Alternates: G. Earley, Phillip Koontz, W. H. Chase, McDonald, J. E. Hud1leston, F. Eckert, C. Miles, W. A. Lynch, Frank Cottle, F. W. Leonard, J. McNutt, Jobn Halr, The convention instructed for Kittredge, Burke, Martin and Herreid, and also in- dorsed Elbert M. Stevens of Rapld City for the office of superintendent of public in- struction. teen graduates. The baccalaureate address will be deliversd Sunday evening, May 25, at the opera house by Rev. Von Forrell. HOT SPRINGS, 8. D., May 26.—(S8pecial.) ~The republican county convention of Fall River county was held Baturday afternoon and it was entirely harmonious and unan- imous. Eleven delegates and alternates wore elected to attend the state conven- tion. Resolutiona were adopted lamenting the death of Willlam McKinley, indorsing the state delegation in congress, and instruct- Ing delegates to support Senator Kittredge served the general assembly All their lives. Rev. Dr. 'Benjamin L. Agnew W. V. A, secretary of the Board of Ministerial Re. lef, spoke in-the same veln. He said the result of 'granting the demand of the preshytery of Los Angeles would be that many of the retired ministers who had always been with the northern Presby- terian chureh would have their already scant allowances cut down. “When the civil war was close he sald, “I would have been willing to vole for the unfon of the two churches, but I am utterly opposed to holding out any mcney consideration to win them over. When they come over to us they have the same privileges as our members. Rev. Dr. James D. McIlvain of Baltimore sald It would be unfortunate if the over- ure did not receive favorable action. “There Is no difference with us between the church, north or south,” he sald. When the question of selecting & meeting place was taken up Rov. Dr. Henry C. Minton, former moderator, made a ten- minute address in favor of Los Angeles. He sald Los Angeles had worked two years to get the assembly and should have it next year. Rev. Dr. Richard 8. Holmes of Pittsburg pointed out that there was a great differ- ence between the mileage for Cleveland and Los Angeles. “If you want to burden the membership for such a big sum as this dit- ference would be, let the money go to home missions or to pay off the debt on the Presbyterian building. We have no right to do & thing to favor any big corporation or rallroad.” The Presbyterian general assembly ad- ond Congressmen Martin and Burke in se- curing their renomination and election. GENERAL WARREN DEFENDED Anonymous Author Publishes Book Explaining His Actions in South Afriea. NEW YORK, May 26.—A Tribune dispatch from London says that an Important book is published today in reference to Sir Charles ‘Warren's action at Spion Kop. The auth:r conceals his identity under the pseudonym ot “Deftender,” but it is understocd he ex- DENIES WHOLE STORY (Continued trom First Page.) cumstances, but said it was true that the barrio had been captured and burned | 1t was a stockaded stronghold of la- drones, wet on A hill and considered innc- | cessible while the Spaniatrds controlled the | country. When his troops Approached it | the natives fired first, but the place was taken. The Americans occupled the town for two hotirs and then, after giving ample notice of their intention, had set fire to the | place. 1t any person was burned to death he never had henrd of the fact. Nor had he ever given any orders while approaching the place to take no prisoners When the committee adjourned for the day Captain McDonald requested to be al- lowed to return tomorrow two official docu- ments in substantiation of his statement and the request was granted. EXAMPLE OF MORO TREACHERY tive, Displaying Flag of Trnce, Cuts Of American Soldier's Arm, MANILA, May 26.~While Second Lieu- tenant Robert C. Humber of the Tenth fn- fantry and Sergeant Walling of the same regiment were walking about six miles from Camp Vickers in Mindanao, they per- cleved a single Moro carrying a flag of truce. When the natives had approached close to the Americans he suddenly drew his creese and slashed Sergeant Walling, outting his arm completely off. Lieutenant Humber attempted to shoot the Moro, but his re- volver mised fire and the mative escaped In the tall grass. General Davls, the commander of the | American forces in Mindanao, has reiterated his orders that no American soldlers are to leave camp unless in a party of at least eight men, who must be armed and pre- pared for any emergency. NO COMPROMISE SAYS HILL Courts Are to Be Allowed to Settle the Northern Rallway Merger Cane. ST. LOUIS, May 26.—James J. Hill, presi- dent of the Northefn Securities company, who has been inspecting the Burlington terminals here, left at 8:30 a. m. for St. Paul via Hannibal and Burlington. With Mr. Hill are President Hatris, Vice Presi- dents Darius Miller and Howard Elliott, General Manager Levey and Consulting Engineer E. J. Blake of the Burlington. General Passenger Agent Wakeley and Gen- eral Freight Agent Ives accompanied the party over the Missouri lines of the Bur- lington. With reference to the Wall street report that efforts were being made looking to a compromise of the so-called merger sult, Mr. Hill sald: There is nothing whatever in that. We are content to leave that matter for the courts to decide. We have confidence in the courts and are satisfied that the case will be fairly declded. We own the prop- erty and no one can take it from us. MORGAN AFTER MONON STOCK Syndicate Offters Ninety for Preferred and Seventy-Elght for Common. NEW YORK, May 26.—The banking house of J. P. Morgan & Co., as depository for the Louisville & Nashville Rallroad com- pany and the Southern Railway company. has sent a circular letter to Monon stock- holders making a formal offer of 90 for the preferred £tock and 78 for the ccmmon. It less than 51 per cept of the entire capital stock is on deposit with Morgan & Co. by July the offer to buy may be withdrawn. Although control of the Monon is sald to presses Sir Charles Warren's views with regard to that famous battle. 1t will be remembered that about a month ago. Sir Charles publicly complained that the government was still withholding somo | documents bearing upon his operations and | that those which were held, if considered | by themselves, gave a totally Incorrect | view of the matter and one which reflected | seriously on his military reputation. | The writer points out that the Boers eon- | sidered Splon Kop the key to the situation in Natal and that had it been held Lady- | smith probably would have been won. His | contentlon, therefore, is that blame for the | tallure should not be cast upon Sir Charles | Warren, who ordered the situation to be taken, but on Colomel Thorneycroft, who abandoned it, without sufficient reason and without consulting him. The writer says the general result of all the Information is to make It clear that Splon Kop was the key to the position dominating the country and that no one w more astonished and surprised at the aban- Journed sine die. Dr. West Enters Protes DALLAS, Tex., May 26.—At today’ sion of the general conference of the Metho- dist Eplscopal church, south, Dr. An ‘Weat of Alabama entered a written protest against the action of the general confer- ence creating the order of deaconesses, which elicited a spirited argument, but the conference permitted it to be spread oi the records ‘‘In deference to the long service of Dr. West.” A resolution was adopted that no legis- lation enacted by this gemeral conferenca affecting the local preachers shall go into effect before September 1, 1902. An appeal to the church at large, signed by tbe bishops in conference, for aid the cyclone-smittén town of Gollad, wi admitted. NOT GUILTY THE ' VERDICT Philadelphia Men Ace Box St 4 of Ballot Ming Are Re- leased. PHILADELPHIA, May 26.—Samuel Salter, Joseph D. Rodgers, Clarence Meeser, Harry McCabe and James T. Sheehan, who were Indicted for ballot box stufing In connection with the election of November 7, 1899, were found guiltless by a jury in quarter asessions court today. The jury retired at midnight Saturday night. It was alleged that these men entered into a conspiracy with Salter to substi- tute strangers for the legal election of officers in one of the precincts of Salter's ward and to stuff the ballot box of that division with 215 traudulent ballots; to return false eleciion reports and to com- mit offenses of a similar mature in other wards. George Kirkland, who jolned the alleged repeaters at the Instance of a The Way Many Workingmen are Get- ng Even wi e Meat Trust. Since the meat trust has taken hold the prices of meat many workingmen have devised a plan to abandon meat. The men who work at bard labor must have putri- tious food and many have adopted Mait- Nut, the new cereal food in place of meat. It has four times the nutrition of beef and is equal to beef at four cents a pound. This pew food has & rich, dainty flavor fnd the' workingméh can sceomplish & members of the party started for a carriage drive to the peinis of intereat about the falls. All the mem- bers of the party thoroughly emjoyed the scenery. At 4 p. m. the party ‘will ledve for Weet Polnt 08 & special trals. A harder day's work on a saucer of Malt-Nut than on a half-poynd of beet. It pleases the palate and furnishes nature's requisite bmount of nourishment. Sold by leading Wtocers. One package will convince the local newspaper, exposed the alleged con- spiracy. ] donment than General Warren, except the Boers themselves. Plien Cured Wit Itching, blind, bleeding or protruding plles. Nc cure, no pay. All druggists are authorized by the manufacturers of Pa: Ointment to refund money where it falls to cure any case of piles, no matter of how long standing. Cures ordinary cases in six ¢ays; tho worst cases In fourteen days. One upplication gives eass zud rest. Rellev itching instantly. This is a new discovery and is the only plle remedy sold on a posi- tive guarantee, no cure no pay. Price S0c. 1t your druggist don't keep it in stock send ug 50c In stamps and we will forward same by mall. Manutactured by Paris Medicine Co., St. Louis, Mo.,, who also maaufacture the celebrated cold cure, Laxative Quinine Tablets. E. W. Grove. This name must appear on every box of the genuine Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tab- lets, the remedy that cures a cold in one day. 25 cents. he Kaife. Admits Manslaughter. WELLINGTON, Kan., May 26.—Bdward Robbins pleaded iu“lfi today to a charge of manslaughter In the second degree for Killing J. H. Ott and was sentenced to five vears in the_penitentiary. Ott formerly iived in New York. The men were raliroad section hands. t Barrows 0., » May 26.—President John Henry Barrows, D. D, . “of_Oberlin_college s dangerously ‘i wiih *pleuro:pneumonia i ‘3’"" ere. The gravest fears are a8 to the outcome. be vested in no definite interest at this time it is understood that Morgan & Co. have assurances that the foregoing terms will be accepted by a majority of the share- holders. 4 DAMAGE FROM HIGH WATER Colorado & Southern Torn Out and Vicinity Flooded. Tracks of PUEBLO, Colo., May 26.—The high water in the fountaln reached here shortly after 8 o'clock, tearing out the Colorado & South- ern railroad, flooding the cellar of the Pueblo hospital and doing other damage. Chief Engineer Canadian Pacific. ST. PAUL, Minn, May 26.—E. H. Me- Henry, for several years engineer of the Northern Pacific and one of the receivers of that property, returned today from a six months’ trip in China and the east and leaves at once for Montreal to become chief engineer of the Canadian Pacific rallway, which position he will assume on June 1. FIGPRUNE Fruit for Health Grain for Strength The acids and sugar of the fruit are largely respon- sible for the pleasing flavor of Figprune while the ar- oma is derived from the essential oil in the figs and prune Tastes Like Coffee Better Than Coffee Boil 5 to 10 Minut Warrants were issued for the arrest of the five men, who, after entering bail, feg from the state and remained in hiding for two years. They returned a few weeks 880 and surrendered. * At the time of the alleged crime Salter was deputy corone= of this city, Rodgers was a leutenant of “apitol police in Wash- ington, and Meeser. McCabe and Sheeban all held federsl posi‘ions in Washington. ke ae—— No Inferest in Dem oads. NEW YORK. May 2.—Réports coupling the “Morgan-Hill (nteresis” With extensive uying of Canadian Paolfic stock were tly denled by a representative of the San, banking house oday. = ““We ‘h-‘v‘ K ¥. absolutel 1 it in the affal he Canadian Pacific road,” sald Mr. Morgand bartoer. - % l DO NOT NEGLECT THE LITTLE ILLS OF TODA The Use of Paine’s Celery Compounad Eradicate from the Blood and System the Seeds of Disease, win As gralos of sand make our lofty meun- tains, drops of water the mighty ocean, and as our massive bulldings are made of one brick piled upon another, #o do the little 1lls of Iife contribute to the dbullding up of deadily diseases in the body. Experienced medical men claim that fully three-fourths of our men and women enter the summer season with listle {lls and symptoms of dlsease, which must develop into serlous and fatal troubles if not ban- ished at once We hear our friends complaining daily of rheumatic tendencles, sharp and darting neuralgic pains, dyspepsia, pains in the side and back, nérvousness, and sleepleas- nees; and we eee with our own eyes the eftects of impure blood in faclal blotohes, eruptions, and sores. The little ills and pains of today build up the alarming and fatal disease that follow days and weeks of neglect Wise and intelligent people who have looked into the claime of Palne's Celery Compound and followed its remarkable cures of relatives, friends, and neighbors, use it themselvés with faith and confidence, to banish their symptoms of coming trou- bles, to cleanse the blood, to re-establish nerve force, energy, and bodily strength, o that they will be In condition to with- £tand the emervating eftects of the coming hot weather. In every community where Paine's Celery Oompound has been used at thie on te banish disease, It is regarded as a godsend. Workers n officés, shops, factories, and weary and run down wives and mothers in their homes have thanked Heaven for Dr. Phelps' marvelous prescription, because it made them well. Try a bottle or two, ye who are alling and eick; it will give you what you most staud in need of—health and new life. 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