Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, July 24, 1902, Page 1

THE OMAHA DAILY BEE. ESTABLISHED JUNE 19, 1871. OMAHA, THURSDAY MORNING, JULY 24, 1902--TEN PAGES. NGLE COPY FIVE CENTS. FEARS FOR EMPEROR William Begged Not to Visit Posen During Army Maneuvers, RACIAL FEELING IS AT FEVER HEAT Advisers of German Ruler Think He Bhould Not Expose Himself, POLISH FANATIC MAY ATTEMPT HARM Those Responsible for His Majesty's Safety Hope He Will Abandon Trip. "DISAGREEABLE FEATURES OF AGITATION ) JmBbrial Chancellor Will Likely De- vise Mensures to Quiet the Ex- Viclence the P Feeling. BERLIN, July 23.—Court Chamberlain von Morawski, a Polish landed magnate, has sppealed to Emperor Willlam not to visit Posen during the army maneuvers to be held in September, as his’ majesty b planned to do. The chamberlain fears that some Polleh fauatic might attempt to barm the emperor. Raclal feellng is described as at fever heat and several Berlin journals take the view that it would be unwise for the emperor to expose himself unneces- sarily, The Post, conservative ys it ia informed that it would greatly relleve those responsible for his majesty’s ty to Jearn that he had given up the trip. Promi- nent Germans residing in Poland are g that the Polish officlals and nobility have determined not to attend the festivities, thereby the chances of unpleasant Incidents arising are lessened. Emperor Wiil Go. It is scarcely llkely that Emperor Wil- Jiam will act upon Chamberlaln von Mor- awskil’s appeal, because his majesty never permits himself to change his plans on ac: count of the timidity of his advisers. He goes anywhere he thinks duty calls him and, besides, it is his purpose to declare the government's Polish policy while in Polish territory and his giving up of personal su- pervision of the maneuvers would be un- precedented. The Polish question s regarded as the most pregnant in the government’s domes- tie policy. While no observer belleves the Polish agitation can really amount to much ultimately, it is embarrassing the relations with Austria and Russia, The Poles in Galicla enjoy local self-government and press privileges which are not in vogue in Prusslan Poland, and continual contrasts are made in the Austrian press between the conditions e~isting in Galicla and in the province of Posen that annoy this govern- ment and tend to weaken the triple alll- ances. The indications are not wanting that Rus- sia Is disposed to utilize the Polish passion by giving greater freedom to the Ruesian Count von Buelow, the German imperfal chancellor, is well aware of the disagroea- ‘ble features of the Pollsh agitation and it is quite lkely hée will devise measures to quiet the extreme violence of the Polish feeling. FAVORS = AMERICAN CAPITAL Charles Dilke Sees No Good Reason for Discouraging Amer- fean Invi LONDON, July 23.—8ir Charles M. Dilke, advanced radical, enswering a suggestion that Parllament inquire into the increasing roads made by American combines in Great Britain, writes that while special circum- stances makes the acquisition of British shipping by forelgners deserving of public attention he fails to see any reason why the Investment of American capital in other industries should be discouraged, adding: “It appears to me unmixed good to ue that under the strict parliamentary con- trol which eur private bill system gives, American capital and anterprise should be engaged in rallroad work.” Speaking at Chingford, County of Essex, this evening, Richard J. Sedden, premier of New Zealand, referred to the grave menace to British commerce from combinations of American capitalists, which he sald are monopolizing railway aod shipping. The country, declared Mr. Sedden, must awaken to the peril threatening it. TO BUILD A GREAT HALL Methodists of Lo LONDON, July 23.—Robert Wiillam Perks, M. P., treasurer of the Methodist million-guinea fund, announced today that the Methodists had secured the Royal Aquarium theater property, facing West- minster abbey, on which they would bulld a great ball, which is to be called the “Central Headquarters of Universal Meth- odism." The price pald was £330,000. The ground comprises two and one-half acres and on so stands Mrs. Langtry's Imperial It is probable that some ar- rangement will be made by which the Im- theater will remain where It s, be transformwd inty an x to the church houss, the bullding of which is expected to commence early in 1908. Since It was opennd in 1873 the Aquarium has been & famous place of amuscment for Londoners. CORONATION FETE AT DELHI India Festivities Will Begin Decem- Be of the Utmost Magnificence. LONDON, July 23.—The India office has 1asued a sketch of the program of the cor- onation fetes to be held at Delhi, Indla, which shows that although the festivities will not be graced as was expected by the presence of the prince and princess of ‘Wales, they will be of the utmost magnl- fleence, extending from December 28 to January 10. On December 29, Lord Cutzon of Kedleston, with the ruling chiefs will make & state entry into Delhi, mounted on eiephunts, with & processioi alz miles leng to the camp. The next day the viceroy will open the arts exhibition, and on Jan- lon Gurber will be held. troops will take place January 3 and the following days will be devoted to reviews, religlous service, Illu- minations, receptions, banquets, etc., the viceroy departing Jemusry POLAND MOURNS FOR FRIEND Death of Cardinal Ledochowski Re- garded Almost as N Bereavement. ROME, July 23.—The remains of Car nal Ledochowskl, who diad here yester wers laid in state today in the chapelle dente of the Palace of the Propaganda, where they were subsequently visited by all the members of the sacred college. The ¢l friends of the de ed and his secretaries, Fathers Veccia and Zalew- #ki, insisted on personally performing the last offices and arranged the body for burlal. The chapelle ardente Is now open to the public. The Plazza di Spagna, where the Palace of the Propaganda stands, is crowded with peopie, Including many American pilgrims, enger to obtain admission. Letters and telegrams of regret are pouring in from all quarters. The griet of Poland, Cardinal Ledochow- ski's native country, amounts to almost & national demonstration, the dead cardi- nal having been persona non grata to Russia and Germany on account of ki advocacy of Polish independence. PHYSICIAN SIGNS THE MENU Diet of King Edward is Still Under the Most Strict Super- LONDON, July 23.—King Bdward today enjoysd the improved weather at Cowes, Isle of Wight. He spent the forenoon in an {nvalld chair on the open deck. He !a still under the most strict supervision. The patient's diet menu Is signed dally by one or the other of the royal physiclans before it Is submitted to the king, who submits good-naturedly to the somewhat severe regime. There is every indication of his majesty’s continued progress to- ward complete convalescence. Weather permitting, the royal yacht will probably go on a short crulse tomorrow. Truth says that Emperor Willlam's visit to King Edward will be briet and strictly private, the German emperor salling from Kiel on the imperial yacht Hohenzollern August 2 and remaining at Cowes through the regatta week, when the schooner yacht Meteor 1II will compete for the king's cup. SENTENCE BERLIN BANKERS Who Were Found Guilty of Fraudul ce in Bankruptey Go to Pen. BERLIN, July 23.—The followin tences have been promounced as a result of the charges of fradulence in bankruptey brought on the members of the Lelpseiger bank, which falled a year ago: Exner, manager of the institution, five years penal servitude and five years de- privation of civil rights; Dr. Gentsch, a director, three years' imprisonment; Bodel, president of the board of overseers, to pay & fine of 15,000 marke; Schroeder, Mayer and ‘Woelker, members of the board, each to pay a fine of 18,000 marks; Fiebieger, 8,000 marks fine, and Forester and Wilkens 5,000 marks fine each. The defendants are com- pelled also to pay the eost of the/ prose- | eution. CHOATE GIVES BRIDE AWAY Notable Wedding Occurs at a Fash- jonable Chureh in London. LONDON, July 23.—There was & fashion- able gathering at St. George's church this afternoon to witness the marriage of Major Charles Hall of the Oxfordshire light in- fantry to Mre. C. Albert Btevens, widow of C. Albert Stevens of New York. Joseph H. Choate, the United States ambassador, gave away the bride. Mrs. Charles Albert Stevens was Miss May Brady, daughter of the late Judge John R. Brady. She was married Novem- ber 18, 1888, to Charles Albert Stevens, the millionaire son of Edwin Stevens of Castle Point, Hoboken. C. A. Stevens died from pneumonia in New York, March 29, 1901, BAYREUTH SEASON OPENS Not Less Than Twenty Princely Per- mges Attend the Brilliant BAYREUTH, Bavaria, July 23.—The Bay- reuth season, which began yesterday after- noon, opened brilllantly. No less than twenty princely personages attended the initial performance. Among them we: Prince and Princess Wilhelm of Sa: Welimar, Duke Charles Edward of Sax: Coburb and Gotha, the prince and princess of Eysenburg, Prince and Princess Albert of Thurn and Taxis and Prince Ferdinand of Bulgarla. Among the Americans pres- ent wel Mrs. Robins, Colonel Charles Jones, Francis Barlow and Frank Hazen, all of New York; Mr. and Mrs. Welsh of Boston and Willlam Tiers of Philadeiphia. TO DISCUSS SUGAR QUESTION Negotiations R Proposals A tn rding Anti-Trust Being Con- d. VIENNA, July 24.—It is stated that the diplomatic negotiat'ons between the signa- tories to the Brussels sugar convention re- garding the Russian anti-trust proposal are belng continued. According to the Frem- denblatt, Germany and some other powers are not unwilling to join in another con- ference with Russia for the discussion of the sugar question, but are averse to in- terfering with the general question of trusts, it belng pointed out that Russia has made no attempt to begin at home, where are the great petroleum and irom trusts. ONLY NATIVES TO RETURN Those Not of African Birth O t Go Back te the Trans- vaad, LONDON, July 23.—Denying a rumor that Dr. Leyds, who was the European agent of the Transvaal, was returning to South Africa, Mr. Chamberlaln, the colenial secretary, made the important an- nouncement today that all those not of African birth who had fought against the British could not be allowed to return to South Africa. TWO HUNDRED ARE DROWNED Native Steamer Rive Capsizes and M Perish, West HONG KONG, July 33.—A native steamer bas capsized in the West river and 200 per- #Gas Bave been drowned. CRY OF DOWN WITH THE POPE Mob Marches Down Paris Streets Ohanting Anti-Olerical Refrains, DRESS SYMPATHY FOR THE SISTERS cle_ W, - e Threa. in ¥ Congregationist Schools ‘af Prime Minister irious Trouble 4 Cupital. PARIS, July 23.—The agitation provoked by the order of Prime Minister Combes to ¢lose the congregationists schools recalls to some extent the scenes enacted when M. Ferry, then president, expelled the Jesuits in 1880. Demonstrations {a favor of the nuns and the teaching of the friars are taking place in Paris and many places in the provinces where the prefects presented themselves at the schools and ordered that the insti- tutions closed. Up to the present no serfous Incident has been recorded. The pationalists have joined the clericals in en- gineering the agitation and their leaders are In the forefront of the effervescence in Paris. Considerable sympathy has been worked up on behalf of the runs andtheir schools have been made the particular objects of demonstrations. The clericals called on thelr sympathizers to meet outside of the school conducted by the Sisters of St. Vin- cent De Paul, in the northeast quarter of Paris, which was closed this afternoon and & considerable crowd gathered there, com- pelling a large body of police and mounted munieipal guards to form a cordon in the streets leading to tbe school. A few trifiing collisians cccurred between the clericals and counter demonstrators. A nationalist member of the chamber of deputies was arrested while trying to force his way through the police cordon, but was subsequently released. Mob Gatners on Street. Anti-clerical meetings in the Itallan quare ter this evening led to some trouble, but no serfous di ers. Students followed by a crowd composed of the rougher element marched up and down the boulevard St. Michael until a late hour, chanting anti-clerical refrains and shouting “down with the priests and the pope,” but these fled at the sight of the mounted guards and patrols. The greatest excitement In the provinces is displayed in the clerical stronghold of Brittany, where the peasants have gathered in front of the nun's schools and declared they will not allow the nuns to be expelled. For instance, at Landerau a mob of farm- ers, men and women, have mounted guard in front of the sisters’ schools, awaiting the police. At La Bresse, the commissary of police, accompanied by gendarmes thrice tried to approach the congregationist scnool in order to effect its closure, but was obliged to abandon the attempt owing to the threatening attitude of the demon- strators. Against these and similar {incidents, however, must be sct off the addr in support of the government voted by many municipal councils. Combes Feels Secure, ‘While considerable sympathy is felt with the ers personally Prime Minister Combes undoubtedly feels that he {is sup- ported by the mass of the country and is not llkely to recede from the position he has taken. The trouble is caused mnuinly by the ambiguity of the wording of the law of assoclation, which has led branches of the congregations, such as the schools now closed, to suppose that their position legalized by the request for authorization made by headquarters. This was even the interpretatjon of the matter accepted by M. Waldeck-Rousseau, the former premier, but Prime Minister Combes takes a can- trary view. The Temps takes M. Combes severely to task. The establishment now closed, says the Temps, appears to have been drawn into a trap, and the paper polnts out that there are not enough schools to recelve all the children turned into the streets, and that primary instruction belng ob- ligatory, the government should have pro- vided ccommodations in the official schools. Twenty thousand children in Paris alone will need schools. The Temps asks what the government intends to do and adds: “It follows the schools to ask for au- thorization and to reopen in the autumnm, it was not worth while to take the trouble to close them with such great not: A serious disturbance occurred at 10:30 this evening on the terrace at the Cafe de Mucise. The police cleared the cafe. Several persons were Injured and twenty- i were made, some disorderly meetings of Catholics were held during the course of the evening, resulting in scufies and the making of arrests, FOR MURDER OF DE MORES Tyial at Susa Centinues tamt Evidence is B ou TUNIS, July 23.—The trial at Jusa near here of the murderers of the Marquls de Mores, who was killed near Gabes, in June, 1896, was resumed today snd several witnesses who had been cf by the gov- ernment were heard. Their testimony generally went to prove that the murder was committed by Touaregs, who hate the French. The deposition of the Arab who died a year ago was read. Accordiag to this deposition, when the Touaregs heard that the Marquis de Mores was coming they held a meeting and discussed whather they should help the marquis, repel or kill Mm and it was unanimously decidsd that he should be killed. The Marquis de Mores, though severely wounded, held the Arabs at bay for several hours with his revolver and was finally killed by an attack from the rea Cross-questioning of ome of the wit- nesses, Mahomed Ben All, brought out the statement that El Khelr, one. of the men on trial for the murder, had received letters from & Marabout of Gusmar, say- ing that De Mores might be kiiled with {mpunity, because he was traveling with- out authorization. The judge thought this statoment sus- plelous as the witness had made no rien- tion of the matter previously. ARRESTED IN BAD COMPANY Dr. Wilson of Ohie Compromised with the Revolutionists at Pluefields, MANAGUA, Nicaragus, July 23.—Presi- dent Zelaya says Dr. Russell Wilson ot Ohlo, who was arrested at Blueficlds, is compromised with the revolytionists. He ts stil] there. No news has been pub- lished bere regarding the Bluefields fli- buster. NAME WHITE_FOR GOVERNOR| ONE BUILDERS CAINING|CONDITION OF THE WEATHER to Break the & in North Conven- tion Fal FARGO, N. D,, July 23.—The efforts of Editor Streetor of Emmons county to amend the report of the committee on resolutions to Include & plank demand- ing that the question of prohibition be submitted to the voters, was about the only feature of today's republican state con- vention. The effort, while unsuccessful, was a surprise in its apparent popularity. The ticket arranged by the leaders went through solidly, despite efforts made to “break the slate.” It Is as *~llows: For Congress—T. F. Marshali, Dickey; B. F. Spalding, Case. For Governor—Frank White, Barnes. For Lieutenant Governor—David Bartlett, Griggs. For Judge Supreme Court—John M. Coch- rane, Grand Forks, For Becretary of State—E. F. Porter, Foster. For Auditor—D. M. Holmes, Pembina. For Treasurer—D. MeMillan, Cavaller. For Commissioner of Insurance—Ferdl- nand Leutz, Morton. For Attorney General—C. W, Frick, Nel- won. For Superintendent of Public Instruc- tlon—W. L. Stockwell, Walsh. For Commissioner of Agriculture and Labor—R. J. Turner, Stark. For Rallroad Commissioners—C, J. Lord, Cando; J. F. Shea, Wahpeton; Andrew Schatz, Harvey. The resolutions adopted pay a tribute to the late President McKinley, indorse the state administration, approve of the work of North Dakota’s representatives in congress, denounce the attacks made upon the administration by an‘i-imperialists, absolve the state and the republican party from the charge that elther is dominated by corporations and demand a reform of the primary election laws. The only reterence to prohibition was to favor the continued enforcement of existing laws. BRYAN IS DOWN FOR SPEECH Nebraskan to Talk at Great Bangnet of New England Demo- eratic League, ¥ BOSTON, July 23.—Everything i in read- iness for the great banquet of the New England Democratic league, which 1s to be held at Nantasket beach tomorrow and at which at least four men of_ national reputation are to give their views on views of political importance. The presiding of- ficer will be Mayor Patrick A. Collin of Boston, & former congressman and consul general to London under President Cleve- land. The speakers will be W. J. Bryan, Edward M. Shepard and Senator E. W. Carmack. The visitors are expected to arrive in Boston early tomorrow. After a short rest Mr, Bryan will be at home to a few friends, but there will be no public reception. The party will leave for Nantasket at 11:20 a. m. and dinner will be served at the Rock Island house at moon. Abqut 300 persons have secured tickets to the dinmer. After dinner the party will adjourn to a mem- moth tent, Where the spetking will take place. NEW HAVEN, July 28.—~William J. Bryan stopped in the city tonighi on his way to Boston and was the guest of Alexander Troup for several hours. He drove about the city with Mr. Troup, and Yale and other points of Interest was visited. A reception was held at the Troup residence. ‘Well known democrats from this ecity, Bridgeport, New London, Meridian and ‘Waterbury were present. HAMLIN WANTS NOMINATION Former Assistant Secretary of Treas- ury Would Be Candidate for Gov- ernor of Massachusetts, BOSTON, July 23.—Hon. Charles Hamlin, former assistant secretary of the treasury, today announced that he was a candidate for the democratic nomination for gov- ernor of Massachusetts. In a statement announcing his candidacy Mr. Hamlin sald: It nominated I shall take the stump ac- tively throughout the commonwealth in behalt of certain reforms which 1 belleve to be vitally necessary to effective repre- sentative government, among which are: The referendum as & popular check upon representative government. ome rule and Increased powers for cities and towns. Prohibiting by law under heavy penalties interference with the legislature or legis- lators by corporations by means of cam- palgn contributions or appointments to office. Rigid municipal control of public utflitles, with a view to ultimate municipal owner- ship whenever necessary to make such con- trol effective In public interest. Grants by the legislature or municipali- ties of rights in or along the public high- ways or streets to be subject to revocation at the will of the grantor. When not re- vocable to be for short terms, for adequate constderation and subject to the referen- dum. Concentration of executive power in the office of the governor, with seats for the heads of departments appointed by the governor in the legislature. OPPOSE THE REORGANIZATION legislative Security Holder im American Asphalt! Company to Fight Pro, New Company. d PHILADELPHIA, July 23.—The first at- tack against the present plan for the r organization of the Natlonal Asphalt com- pany and the Asphalt Company of America, which concerns are in the hands of re- , was made today, when Hanna V. Gallagher, a security holder in the Amer- ica company, began suit to have the pro- posed lssue of mew stock declared fillegal by the court. The complainant holds twenty-one collateral gold certificates of the Asphalt Company of America for $1,000 cach. She alleges that the plan of reor- ganization is mot a lawful exercise of the powers conferred on the committee having the reorganization of the company in charge and the court is asked to decree that the proposed issue of stock in the new company to the holders of securities in the National Asphalt company would be illegal and the same be enjoined. The bill of complaint aso asked for information; which, it is intimated, 1s not clearly set forth in the reorganization plan. DISMANTLING OLD SMELTER Blue Vitriol Factory at Argentine is elng Torn Dowa for New Bulldiug. KANSAS CITY, July 23.—The Argentine, Kansas, smeiter, which is said to have been at one time the largest in the world, Is being dismantied. The bulldin t the biye vitrol plant of the smeiter 003 to be torn down. The bullding of the vit- riol plant, as it is caMed, cover over half the area occupled by the smelter. They are bullt of iron laths, covered with cement. ‘These cement buildings are four in num- ber. Another bullding marked for destrue- tion s bullt of lrom. ‘sald they ha Local Building and Loan Associatiens in United Btates Are Inoreasing ANNUAL MEETING OF LEAGUE OPENS President Dellvers Address and Sec- retary Submits His Report—Ne- braska Makes Substane tial Gain, PUT-IN BAY, O, July 23.—The tenth annual meeting of the United States League of Local Bullding and Loan asso- clations began here today with a good at- tendance. i President George H. Kostmayer of New Orleans delivered his annual address. Secretary H. F. Cellarius of Cincinnati submitted his annual report. The report of Secretary Cellarius con- tained the following: A elight increase in the total member- ship, with a small decrease in the aggre- gate assets, Is the showing made by the Local Building and Loan Assoclations of the United States during the past year. There are now in the United States 5,302 local bullding and loan assoclations, with a total membership of 1,539,693 and assets amounting to $565,387,966. The situation in Ilinols and Missour! has been materially improved, although these states still continue to show rather in assets, Illinols having e over $4,000,000 and Mis- sourt about $2,000,000 during the past year. In Ohio several large building assoctations reorganized as trust companies. Substan- tial increases in assets were made last year in New Jersey, Massachusetts and Nebraska. The following table gives the statistics for the different states: Associa- Member- tions. ship. 1,168 72 57 546 Assets. Pennsylvania 072 $110,817,281 Ohlo . 105,374,306 43,684,289 46,699,451 34,996,485 2,665 207 212 2! Massachusetts California Missourt Michigan Tow: owa . Connecticut . Nebras! Wisconsin Tenne: Minnésota New Hampshire . North Dakota. . Louisiana Other states The total expense of operating the as- sociations was a little over $5,000,000, making an expense ratio o less than 1 per cent to aseets. The recéipts for 1901 including cash on hand January 1, 1801, were $396,987,216, and the disbursements $368,077,206, the cash on hand January 1, 1902, being $27,909,920. President Kostmayer, in his address, urged the making of efforts to increase the membership of the league and called attention'to the saving of $1,600,000 by the exemptions under the war revenue act. It the legislatures of the different states, he eald, could see the building and. loan association in the same light as did con- , they would be convinced of the ity of the exemption from all tax- ation, for, in his opinon there was no reason why the bullding and loan assocla- tions should pay taxes in any way, shape or form. SE5E: 3583383882 2. INQUIRING INTO DISASTER Coroner Begins Investigation of Ex- plosion in Cambria Mine. JOHNSTOWN, Pa., June 23.—Coroner E. T. Miller today began the inquest into the disaster in the Cambria Steel company's Rolling Mill mine on July 10, by which 112 men lost their lives. When the in- quest adjourned for the day twelve wit- nesses had been examined without any unusual incident having developed. So far 8 the inquest has proceeded the followlug facts have been developed: g All the men working in dangerous sec- tions were. provided with safety lamps and instructed !n their u Not all the lamps were locked. On the night ‘before the explosion at least one ety lamp was opened to enable the miners to fire a blast. No broken or defective safety lamps were ever found in the Klondike, The men were shown how to examine for gas and Instructed to do so. They were ordered to test for gas before firing blasts. All were warned to be especially careful where cutting through old cuttings. All dangerous places were marked with boards or signs which the men sometimes moved when In the way. Miners left matches outside when going into entries known to contaln gas. No smoking was aliowed there. The alr of the Klondike ‘was good at all times and the majority of the witnesses not discovered gas in any of the workings. Three blasts were fired during the night before the explosion. The inquest will continue in the morning. DIFFER FROM ARCHBISHOP | Ogeechee river swamps. Catholle Clergy of Denver Do Not Coinelde with Views of Ireland. DENVER, Colo., July 23.—Resolutions have been unanimously adopted by the Catholic clergy of the Denver diocese, as- mbled in annual retreat, which views of the school question and the friar question in the Philippines differing from those recently expressed by Archbishop Ire- land. The resolutions commend the act establishing & department of public in- struction o the Philippines insofar as re- ligious instruction is permitted at certain times, but declare that the denominational system in vogue in England should have been established. They request the gov- ernment to guard against attempts at proselyting by teachers, and protest against the forcible removal of the friars as a vielation of the coastitution. TO LAUNCH THE DES MOINES D s Set for September 20, Shaw Will Not Christen the Cruis BOSTON, July 23.—The cruiser Des Moines, which is belag bullt &t the yard of the Fore River Ship and Engine company, has progressed sufficleatly for the date of its launching to be set. It has been de- cided that it shall be launched at 12:30 p. m., Baturday, September 20. It was ex- pected that Miss Shaw, daughter of the sec- retary of the treasury, would christen the grulser, but that young woman cannot be present and the state officials Lave been asked to designate some pe :vm for the *4 honor. Forecast for Nebraska—Falr Thursday and Friday. Temperatare at Omaha Yesterdnyt Deg. Hour. SCORPION IS FREE AGAIN After Going Ashore Near Newport the Gunboat Backs from Reef with Its Own Engines. NEWPORT, R. I, July 23.—The United States dispatch boat Scorpion went ashore at the Blue Rocks in the upper harbor to- day, having struck hard and fast, but it backed from the position with its own en- gines. Later it proceeded on its way. It Is belleved the damage to the vessel is slight. Scorplon was coming in from the fleet off Block Island this noon and when mov- ing to its anchorage ite engines falloed at the order and word came they were on a center. The anchor was immediately let go, but though considerable chain was paid out, the hook failed to find holding ground and it made straight for the rocks on the Mayer es- tate, where it brought up. An attempt was made to free it, by simply reversing its engines, but though powerful it would not budge. Lieutenant Commander Bueh, who Is in command, found that It was well aground forward, with plenty of water aft. Having falled with the first offort of the engines the boats were swung oat and lowered and yet there was no movement. Ite magazine was opened to permi’ the moving of weights and changing its trip. Launches weresent to it from both the training station and the torpedo statfon and each took a turn in landing on a jag- ged rock, from which they were worked off with more or less difficulty. Pefore high tide tonight it succeeded in backing off the rocks with its own engines. FIRST SITE FOR RESERVOIR Large Tract of Land in Colorado and STURLING, Colo., July 23.—(Special Tel- egram.)—Telegraphic orders were recelved by the local United States land office this morning from the Interior department at Washington withdrawing 890 townships, em- bracing 900,000 acres of land located in Weld, Washington, Logan and Sedgwick counties in Colorado and Cheyenne county, Neb., from public entry. This land is lo- cated on the north side of the South Platte river and extends from Snyder to Jules- burg into Nebraska. \ The significance of this move cannot be overestimated. It means that Hydro- grapher Newell, who last Saturday inspected in this section for a reservoir site, has recommended to the department at Wash- ington that this land be set aside for the first great national reservoir under the new irrigation law. The preliminary survey will begin at once, If this survey is finally approved by Washington the building of the reservoir by the government will soon be begun. TRACY IS LOOKING FRESH Outlaw Appears at Logging Camp and Gets Dinner Without Dificulty, TACOMA, Wash., July 28.—Harry Tracy, the outlaw, appeared at Miller's logging camp, four miles from Kansaskat yester- day and ate dinner. Tracy {8 not wounded and looks fresh and rested. He is wearing a derby bat, but he had a slouch hat In his pocket. He still had his rifie and two revolvers and has a good supply of ammunition. A special from Prosser, Wash., says two farmers from the Bickleton country report that a man heavily armed and answering Tracy's deseription held up the people at Macdonald's ranch on Plne creek and de- manded suppper. This was freely glven and the man departed without giving any information as to who he was. SECOND EDITION OF TRACY South Carclina Has Desperado Who Threatens to Rival Oregon Conviet. AIKEN, 8. O, July 23.—Deputy Sheriff Chester Ahl was killed last night by the desperadp, Johnson, altas Jeffcoat, who four months ago killed & man named Wilson at Herndon, Ga., and on July 16 killed Deputy Sherift Flanders, who tried to arrest him near Midville, Ga. After the murder of Teputy Flanders, Jeffcoat escaped into the He was next heard of in Aiken, 8. C,, & few days ago. Deput; Sheriff Ahl located him and with & po went to arrest him. As the party rode up to the house where Jeffcoat was stopping he opened fire and killed Ahl Jeffcoat caped into the woods. Sherifft Alderman with a large posse and hounds is in pursuit. SHEEP AND COW MEN AT WAR Herder Killed jeven Thousand Sheep Slain Near Rock Spr , Wyo. DENVER, Colo., July 23.—A telephone message recelved by Mrs. Leonard Sedg- wick at her home here conveyed the infor- mation that upon her husband's sheep ranch near Rock Springs, Wyo., one of his herders had been killed, presumably by Infuriated cattle herders. 2 The message also stated that 7,000 sheep had been slain by the same persons. Mrs. Sedgwick sa; that there is the most intcuse jealousy between the sheep and cattlemen in that district, and that often hundreds of cattle or sheep are slaughtered when found roaming upon strange ground. ———— Movements of Ocean Vessels, July 23. At New York—Arrived—Majestic, from Liverpool ueenstown; Carthagenian, from Glasgow. —Oceanie, for Liver- pool; Bt ul pton. At _ Glasgo nchoria, New York, At Bellly—Passed—8t. Paul, from New York, for Bouthampton; Moltke, from New York, for Hamburg. At Antwerp—8ailed—Nederland, for Phil- adelphia. At n—Arrived—Teutonic, from Commonwealth, from Boston, and proceeded. Salled— eton. | Plymouth— Arrived—Moltke. trom New York, for Cherbourg and Hamburg, and proceeded. At Southampton—Arrived—8t. Paul, from New York. At _Liverpool—Arrived—Californian, from Liverpool: ' Mongolian, _from _Mgntreal. Satled—Celtic, for town. from New York, via Queens- HENDERSON IS SAFE — Oengressman Hepburn Has No Fears the Bpeaker Will Ba Defeated. WILL ALSO BE CHOSEN SPEAKER AGAIN Takes No Btock in the Alleged Boom of Littlefield for the Place, HAS SOME IDEAS ON TRUST LEGISLATION Would Tax All Watered Stook in Corpara- tions Out of Existanoe. TAKES AWAY INCENTIVE TO FINANCE THEM Bachr, Formerly Consul Madgeburg and Now at Clen- fuegos, Oalls at t! Max at (From a Staft Correspondent.) WASHINGTON, July 23.—(Special Tele- gram.)—Representative Hepburn of lowa was in Washington today emroute to his home from Oyster Bay. Speaking of the report that a combination was belng et- fected among the flour millers to defeat David B. Henderson because of his opposi- tion to what is known as the London dock clause bill, Mr. Hepburn sald: “If all the republican members were as certaln of coming back as Henderson, we would have & big majority in the next house,” “Do you think that there is anything in the talk of Mr. Littlefield being a can- didate for speaker?" “T cannot, of course, pretend to know what Mr. Littlefleld’s ambitions are,” was the reply, “but he seems to have an en- ergetic and industrious press agent, who is keeping him before the public. I do belleve, however, that I can predict that the hcuse will re-elect General Henderson to the speakership. General Henderson is personally very popular, and he is al . in line with his party. Not only in this case, but I do not remember an instance where a speaker has been turned down by the republican party. The democrats once sub- stitnted Carlisle for Randall, but that was duc to a factional fight in the party over the tariff. As for General Henderson, he bas naturally excited some animosities be- cause he has not allowed everybody to do everything that was asked, but on the whole he has exercised his power with great tact and the least amount of friction. You must remember that he is not a tyrant. He has not usurped power. All authority which he exercises has been given to him by the houss nd can be taken away from him by the house, if the latter 50 decides. Personally I do not see why a .speaker should want so much power, but as the house gives it to him, I suppose he {s not to blame for exercising it. Hepburn on Trust L Discussing the gossip about anti-trust . legislation, Mr. Hepburn s rather inclined to minimize the assertion that Mr. Little- fleld has been assigned by the president to the work of preparing an‘anti-trust biil. “The president is very much interested in the question,” said Mr. Hepburn, ‘‘but I think that it will be found that he f{s willing to let the appropriate committes of ;hc house have full jurisdiction of the sub- et y Vill anything be done in the way of anti-trust legislation at the next & slon?” “I cannot say,” was the reply. *The most Important question is, what can be'done? It seems to me that we are in the condition of the man out in the country who wanted a rifle that would hit a deer and miss a calf. We want a law that will hit the perniclous and injurious trusts and yet not harm the proper and legitimate com- binations of capital. The man who can devise that kind of a law will solve the problem.” “‘Have you any suggestion?” “I have a theory,” was the reply. "It seems to me that the whole trouble lles in the amount of stock in these vast com- binations which does not represent money actually paid in. For Instance, I do not believe that Pierpont Morgan would have Interested himself in organizing the great steel trust if it had not been for the §1,- 100,000,000 in stock unrepresented by eash. If we could tax this kind of stock out of existence just as we tax state bank bill 1 believe we might find a remedy. At any rate, I belleve there would not be so great an incentive for forming the h o binations.” gk “You would ha basis?"* ““Yes. T would have no watered stock at all. In nearly all of these trusts the com- mon stock is all water. I would tax out of existence all stock that does not represent money actually pald in.** everything on a solld Max J. Baehr of Nebrasks, former consul at Madgeburg, Germany, but now promoted to Clenfuegos, Cubs, arrived in the city today. Mr. Baehr Iimmediately reported to the State depertment for the purpose of ascertalning what the wishes of the department were as to his assuming the duties of his new office. Acting Bec- retary Hill received Mr. Baehr most kindly and stated that his conduct of the office at Madgeburg was commended by the de- partment, that he had shown signal ability in the manner in which he had repre- sented the United States and that he was glad he was coming to & post nearer home, The secretary stated that there was no urgent necessity for Mr. Baehr to go to Clenfuegos at once and that he would be allowed sixty days’ vacation, which is the - period allowed all comsuls to visit their homes. Mr. Carr, chief of the consular bureau, stated to Mr. Baehr that he would be allowed a fixed sum to furnish the com- sular offices at Clenfuegos and be given the privilege of selecting the furniture, ete. before proceeding to his post. Colonel Michael, also a Nebraskan and chief clerk of the State department, received Mr. Baehr with great courtesy and stated that the record Max Baehr had made was & tribute to Nebraska and to his pationality. Mr. Baehr arrived in America last Fri- day and after attending to his private bus- iness in New York e on to Washington to report to his superiors for duty. It is Mr. Baehr's intention to leave toward the close of the week for the purpose of visit- ing his family, who are in St. Paul, Neb. He will go to his new post about October 1. Max Adler of Nebraska, it is understood, has resigned his position of vice consul at Kell, Germany, to take effect upon the arrival of the consul who has just been ap- pointed to that consulate, Joseph J. Brit- tain of Ohlo, who was formeriy coosui al Nantes, France. It {s a singular fact that two consuls have dled within coe year at Kell. York Gets Free Delivery. lows postmasters wppoluted: N, O