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Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1898-10-20
DARK DAYS FOR FRANCE.
Revolution Might Bring on War with
England.

England.
London, Oct, l7.-The situation In
Paris is regarded in well-informed
quarters as being more serious than at
any time since the commune. The st.
James's Gazette this afternoon says:
"A military revolution, however
peaceful, which replaces the Brisson
cabinet with nominees OF generals,
would imperil the relations between
England and France almost to the
breaking point. Semi. official and
partly inspired Paris papers are still
pretending that negotiations are pro-
ceeding between the two governments,
and France believes it, although every
body in England knows the statement
to be ridiculous. Even supposing Major
Marchand is Internationally with
drawn from Fashoda, the difficulties
with France will in no way end, Be.
hind it lies the whole question OF Bahr-
el-Ghazal, the richest prize in the Sou
dan."
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THE cRlsToBAL COLON.
Hobson Is Confident OF Raising the
Spanish Cruiser.

Hobson Is Confident OF Raising ths
Spanish Cruiser.
Santiago do Cuba, Oct. 1S.-Naval
Constructor Hobson, who has arrived
here from the wreck OF the Spanish
cruiser Cristobal Colon, will leave to-
morrow for Guantanamo on business
connected with the lnfanta Maria
Teresa. which no expects to get off TO
the United States before the end OF the
month. For the last few days he has
been engaged in preparing to raise the
Cristobal Colon, a work which is prac-
tically impossible from the sea because
Of the dangerously heavy swell. The
operations will, therefore, be conducted
from the shore. Mr.. Hobson has built
a trolley line ont to the ship, a distance
OF 100 feet, with a suspension bridge;
and the compressed air pump is now in
position. On his return from Guam.
tanamo he will push his operations Wig.
orously, as he feels absolutely certain
OF raising the hull uniniured.
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RushlnQ work on ounboat..

Boston, Oct. l7.-The gunboat vii.
nington has received sailing orders fol
aext Tuesday, and simultaneously the
aavy-yafd officials got word to rush
work on her and have her ready by that
tate without fail even II 1t was neces.
saTy to work overtime in all depart
ments to do so. Her sister ship, the
Helena, Ia under nrders alrea4y ~ nssSRil
serve order gave reason lo1 lSs
ion that me night watchmen, perish
ter Behring sea. Therlereliet is the
'orty-eighth district, whatcom Edward z
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1898-10-20
A southern Paoiac brakeman Knled.

Ashland, Or, Oct. 15.--Charles Sny-
der, of Ashland, Southern Pacific
brakeman, was instantly killed at Zu-
leka, on the south side of the Siskyous,
near the state line. in California, last
night. An extra freight train was
switching, and in jumping upon NOV
ing car he missed his footing and was
thrown under the car wheels. which
completely severed his head from his
body. besides cutting off one leg and
one arm and otherwise shockingly mu-
tilating his body.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1898-10-20

The naval board appointed by the
president to investigate disputed points
in the conflict which resulted in the
destruction OF Cervera's feet, find that
although tho American feet In the
battle off Santiago on July Q obeyed
the general orders of Rear-Admiral
sampson, given in advance to meet
just such an emergency, 1t was essen
TALLY captains fight.' (" Much
credit Is given the battle.ship Oregon
for its good work.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1898-10-20
Passenrer Rate Reduced.

Seattle, Oct. 15.--Ofiicial notiflca-
tion was received today by r. q. Stew
ems, general Western passenger agent
Of the Great Northern railway, OF re-
duction OF one cent per mile In the pas
senger rates in Washington, Idaho and
Mnntana
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1898-10-20
Commands of the Districts.

Ponce, P. R., Oct. ls.-The Stars
and Stripes will be formally raised at
San Juan Thursday. Brigadier-G Gen.
eral Fred Grant will be given command
Of the district Of San Juan, comprising
the jurisdictions Of Arecibo, Bayamo
and Humacoa. with the adjacent
islands. Brigadier-General Guy v.
Henry will be given command of the
other portions Of Porto Rico.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1898-10-20
Miner News Items.

DIR. @. Q. Cotton, tho noted Amcri.
can dentist who died In Rotterdam
some time ago, had pulled over i,00O.-
600 teeth In the course OF hia practice,
and was the fret dentist to use "laugh-
Ing gas" in practice.
Robert Roberts, an English writer
on religious affairs, the author Of over
400 boolys spli editOsOt the Uhriftadel-
phias q Birmingham, England was
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FIRST AT SAN JUAN.
New York Regiment Enters the Capital
of Porto Rico. ~

Of Porto Rico.
Washington. Oct. 1s.--The follow.
ing dispatch was receiyed. at the war
department this ev6ningS'S
''San Juan. Oct. l8s-The Forty.
seventh New York mrivedrat San Juan
at 9 p. NJ. EDDYt Colonel"
II Is presumed by the ,war depart.
ment officials, inasmuch es nothing is
said to the contrary, that the regiment
was permitted to land at San Juan. II
was feared objection might be raised by
the Spanish officials to the landing Of
the regiment at San Juan before formal
possession was yielded TO the American
forces on the 18th inst. The Forty
seventh New York has the honor oil
being the first American organization
to enter the capital OF Porto Rico.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1898-10-20
Electric shock Killea HIN,

Seattle. Wash, Oct. l7.--Louis Kay
ser, aged 8s, an engineer, was killed
this morning in the Seattle steam
laundry, as q result Of a shock received
while.putting in an incandescent lamp.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1898-10-20
WRECK OFF THELIzARD
Atlantic Steamer Foundered
With Great Loss OF Life.
OVER $50 PERSONS DROWNED
hohegan, From London TO New York,
Struck the Rocks I'm .
Terrible Gale.

London, Oct. II. - The Atlantic
transportation Company's steamel
Mohegan, formerly the Cleopatra, Of
the WiIson-Fuiness-Leyland line
which left London for New York ysa
terday with 80 passengers and crew oi
$50, is ashore off the Lizard, between
the Manacles and the lowIands.
1t Is rumored that there has been a
great loss OF life.
| A coast guard message reports that
the passengers are drowning like
rats"
Another account saye: Bodies are
washing ashore, one being that Of a
lady lashed to plank, with both legs
severed"
Particulars of the disaster are diff
cult to obtain. 1t appears that when
the Mohegan struck gale was blowing
and the sea vas running high.
Lifeboats put Of from the Lizard and
from Falmouth, one returning flled
with passengers. Several were drowned,
however, 1t is reported. on the passage
o. the lifeboat TO the shore. Another
lifeboat saved six persons.
The coast at that point is extremely
dangerous, and has been the scene OF
numerous wrecks. Some years ago
there was movement set on foot to get
lightship placed there, but it failed.
A dispatch from Falmouth says the
Mohegan foundered and was probably
blown ashore by the heavy east wind
after her machinery was disabled.
All the Falmouth tugs went out but
were unable TO approach the vessel.
A lifeboat has landed 800 the Mohe-
gan's passengers and returned for more.
One lady died after she was brought
ashore. 1t is rumored that the position
Of the Mohegan isseIious and assistance
is urgently needed.
According to dispatch just received
from Falmouth, out OF 200 passengers
constituting the passengers and crew Of
the Mohegan, only 81 have been saved.
This intelligence was forwarded from
the coast guard by telephone to Fal-
mouth. The coast guards are watch
ing for bodies and wreckage. The life
boats have gone into Port Houstock.
The steamer Mohegan. then the Cleo
patIa, arrived at New York on August
l2 last, on her maiden trip from Lon
don. She is single-screw steel vessel
Of 4.5i0 tons register, 4s0 feet long by
so feet beam, and about SO feet in
depth of hold. She had accommoda-
tion for 1876 passengers and capacity
for between 1000 and 5000 tons Of
freight and $40 cattle. Her COM
mander is Captain Griffiths, commodore
Of the Atlantic transportation Com
pany's feet She is one of the five
vessels recently purchased from the
Wilson -Furness-l.syland line by the
Atlantic Transportation Company to
replace the Mohawk. Mobile, Mars,
Michigan and Mississippi, which were
sold to the United States government to
be used as transports.
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France Joins Abyssinia.

Rome, Oct. 17.--The ltalo says:
France has concluded treaty with
Abyssinia against England In the Fa-
shoda affair"
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1898-10-20

Chicago. Dot. 17.--The barge Church.
i'll. loaded with ore from Duluth. sank
In the rough water of Waukegan 10.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1898-10-20

Coquille City. Or, Oct. 10. Charles
Haywood, colored, who was found guilty
OF burglary, In the circuit court, made
desperate break for liberty while be-.
ing taken ffom the courthouse TO tie
county Jail, late Monday evening.
He ran about 400 yarde. with Sheriff
Toge In close pursuit. The officer Grsd
six shots. but only sueCeeded n hrask
arripIv uueu i ooosls ave enfektnR ilitN H7s
j II the IN Oregon, but later oa va e.
.y... -. Spain win permit her soldIers wi.s
ght have saryed three yeara Ia remain
sHeaseu ot superhulnan etlen0th. sa
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1898-10-20
Larre Amonn. or nona. stolen.

Minneapolis. Oct. II, 1T has just
leaked out that a week ago burglars
broke into the Office OF the Consolidated
Milling g. Hardwood Company, and
after breaking open safe, escaped with
$500 worth Of United States bonds
Of the recent issue. President George
Christian received a letter offering to
return thcm If D reward was advertised
son that he is unable 70 pi
Carroll 40. - y. Y ~ "a rerresen : !,
ifss fissfy. was FgtaiusT late yesterday a
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1898-10-20

81 November, It is said. to present nei
{. S,ni.ns aaainsf nnngraes, icfs Efla','l,kas
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1898-10-20

The French wheat crop Is estimated
at l9S, 900. 900 hectoliters, the largest
since 1874.
Owing to the overproductlon of yarn
tho ingram carpet spinners Of the
Pennsylvania district have decided to
shut down their mills FOR an indefinite
period.
At white lake, near Foreetport, N.
". a deer hunter while stalking mis-
took Emoyi1g iIeSGt RathRlE lEoadsssas
4. Il aaid Ia
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1898-10-20
(AUkLEY n DOnYNs.
" I. a, y, Gnriey. III. Dvbyna
Attorneys and Oounselors at Law
Arlington. or.

y. r Commissioner and Notary Public In
ofilce. Practice In AL the state and federal
courts oi oregon and wsshingtod. All kinds
otu = land and legal business transacted.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1898-10-20

The testimony = sIlCs1I SRSSs J, J
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1898-10-20

nv to the kfning
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1898-10-20

just at present two womel
Victoria and tue empress Of
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1898-10-20

600 a m. willamette River. tiso p. m.
Tues, Thur Tues, Thur
and Sat Portland to Corgal. and Sat.
lis 4 Way Land.
ings,
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-07-24

another two years at least. His idea
in making a bluff at Corbett was to
get a contest arranged with Choynski,
who has been fighting shy of him of
late. Corbett, however, seeming a
good thing and a chance TO rake in
some money during his spare time,
took up McCoy's def. Articles have
been signed according to which the men
are to meet on Aug. p, before the
Hawthorne Athletic club, Of Buffalo.
The contest will be for 20 rounds for q
purse of $4,000. The articles stipu
late that Corbett shall receive 81 500 n
the event Of police interference. The
contestants will be permitted to wear
bandages On their wrists.
A few days previously Ten O'RCurke
issued a challenge in behalf of Tom
Shsrkey. open to the world. but es-
pecially aimed at KID Mccoy, TO box
twenty or more rounds for $1,000 side
and posted a forfeit of $1,000 TO bind
Ihe inatcn. Snarkey has claimed the
championship many times, but for
some reason the sporting fraternity
would not acknowledge his claim to it.
The ex-sai1or has the reputation of be-
Ing foul fighter. yet he has never lost
OF a foul Ee has only been defeated
once in the ring. and that was ut San
Francisco, when big jim Jeffries got
the decision over him few weeks ago.
He has fought draw with Corbett.
In his bout with F1tzsimmons the lat
ter was declared loser On foul, and
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-07-24
GUIDELESS PAGERS.
Remarkable Performance of Two
Horses Owned in This City Paced
a Mile Race Without Drivers at
the Fair Grounds.

When Highwayman, the bay gelding
owned by VIM. Mclaughlin, of this
city, paced a mile without driver,
the performance was considered re-
markable. Highwayman earned the
soubriquet of the guidelesS wonder"
and last year was very much in demand
as stellar attraction at county fairs.
Highwaymanis potency as a drawing
card was evidenced by the fact that
at every fair at which he was featured
the attendance was exceptionally good.
Highwayman is credited with paying
off heavy debts which hung for years
over several fair associations.
Now Highwayman has a running
mate that is almost, If not quite, his
equal in intelligence. 1t is Lettie
Sweet, handsome little mare owned
by OF Eisman. Lettie Sweet has
mark of 2:1SA, and also PAGES without
a driver. Highwayman's mark in this
performance is 2:19M. but he has done
better in trials. Highwayman is said
to be the only horse in the country
that will pace mile against time with
out a. driver and without hobbies"
Lettie Sweet wears hobbies but her
owner expects her to discard them.
1t was bright idea of their respec-
tive owners to arrange race between
the two "guideless wonders" They
have been trained to speed around the
track without drivers, and a Register
reporter saw performance by the
two horses on the half mile track at
the State Fair Grounds Friday. They
started off at the word "go'' from Mr..
Mclaughlin, and paced the entire dis
lance without break. 1t was a mag
rificent performance, and an example
of the perfection of animal training
and intelligence. 1t was not a mere
exhibition, either, as the spirit of en-
ulation appeared to possess both horses,
and the time which they made was
very fast.
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in most cases a true one, that the
higher" boxer rises in his business
that is, the more prominent he be-
comes-the harder it is to get hsm to
fight. When he starts out as ban
tam or lightweight, he is willing TO
fight at the drop of the hat for any
sized purse or just for the fun of the
thing. AS he gets on and wins-or
loses-battles it becomes more and
more difficult to get him inside the
ropes except to issue verbal chal
lenge, which he knows will never be
taken up. At last, when he reaches
the top of the heap or has had
enough advertising to make his star
ring tour financial success, the ropes
of the ring give preference to vocal
chords, and the only fighting he is
really anxious to do is with his mouth.
For some weeks past there have been
rumors of many pugilistic encounters
in the air. 1t is not unusual. however.
for these challenges and postings of
foTfeits to occur so frequently at this
time Of the year when the theatrical
season is over and press agents are get
ting up material to advertise their
shows next fall.
There are now eight men who lay
claim to the championship CT the world
on thisk pretense or that, and we are
sure to hear every now and then of
bombastie challenge or a frantic speech
at the ringssde by one Of these men or
his manager. These eight fighters are
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-07-24
GExdAN AFTER RECORDS.


New Bedford, Mass, July 23.-Frank
V. German, of Brooklyn, who started
out awheel en- the Buttonwood cycle
track last night shortly after $3.50
o'clock, to break the 24-hour paced
record, was unsuccessful in smashing
all marks in the second up to the COM
pletion of his twelfth hour, then he had
covered 242 miles 1,160 yards. At this
point his strength seemed to be giving
cut and he took half an hours rest.
At the end of TIE thirteenth hour he
was Z miles anA $50 yards behind the
record.
Germans time for so miles was 13
minutes 10 % seconds better than the
record and he finished 100 miles in
four hours and Is minutes and 81 As
seconds, or more than "a minutes
ahead of the record. He completed his
300dth mile in 16 hours. 46 minutes
and II 2-5 seconds. He finished his
18th hour with 303 miles 720 yards or
about 33 miles behind therecord. Dur
ing this hour German was withdrawn
from the track frequently on account
of stomach disorder, and his riding was
quite weak German reappeared on
the track after 13-minute stop, during
which he partook of food. This seem
ed to revive his spirits and he ap-
peared to be in better condition. He
completed the 18th hour with 315 miles,
1,30S yards.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-07-24
w. VA. BOY GOT FIRST.
SIPS in Cash for Photographs Of Bad
Roads Given by the l.. A. w.

Chairman Otto Dorner, of the Nation
al Committee on Highway Improve
ment, announces the result of the 1925
cash prize competition for bad roads
photographs for which he has been con-
Quoting for the League of American
Wheelmen. Hundreds Of photographs
have been submitted, from almost ev-
cry state, showing all manner of bad
roads and highways.
The committee on prizes consisting
of VIM. M. Foster, S. l.. Stein and F. P.
Van Valkenburgh, awards the first
prize of 5000 to James l. Phillips, Man.
nington, West Virginia. This photo
graph shows a wretchedly bad road
along the bank of river, under the
most favorable conditions for drainage.
The road, as photographed, consists of
apparently bottomless mud, rendering
travel almost an impossibility, except
with an almost empty wagon. The
picture is a striking illustration of a
road most thoroughly bad, built under
conditions where an excellent highway
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-07-24
WHY NOT A FAIR DEAL.

At the last session Of the City Council
on Ordinances it was agreed to recon-
mend to Council an ordinance taxing the
pool selling privilege at the race meeting
at the State fair grounds 1888 per month
as regular license and S per day for
every pool seller or book maker outside
of the original license.
1t has been suggested that this is not
a square deal extended to peoeis who
come here to spend considerable good
money. A number of gentlement have
come here from a point more than five
hundred miles away, have brought sew
eral hundred head of horses with good
appetites, to the town, several dozens of
employees. and propose to stay at least
month. The means a considerable outlay
of hard cash, from which the entire COM
munity will benefit.
The usual license fee for the sort of
thing about to be given is $1,000 per year,
or 1888 per month. Any money the city
gets in this line, over and above the
one annual license taken out is that much
velvet" to use an expressive term well
understood in both sporting and political
circles, and there appears to be no good
reason why there should be any extra
hold-up, particularly where a good thing
is concerned. Because the race meet
managers are strangers, is no reason why
they should be held up and it would be
a iudicious thing on the part of Council,
at it's next session. to simply make a IL
cense rate of 1888 per month, and let 1t
go at that. If the race meet is good
thing and leaves some money in the
town. give the boys a fair deal and the
glad hand. It's better than using a sand
bag.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-07-24

A Comparison in the Measurements Of
the Sailor" and the Kid"
Something About the Career OF the
Two Aspirants for the Heavy
weight Championship - Neither
Has Any Just claim to the Title.
Many Challenges but Very Few
Battles Among the Big Fellows.
Copyright, 1881

A distinguished E1gliss,man re-
Gently said, while eulogizing the per-
scnnel of the United States army and
the high degree of intelligence of our
soldiers, that men Of every profession
and walk III life, from millionaires to
day laborers, might be found among
the ranks of the priyates. He was
probably correct in this statement ex-
cept in one small detail. He would not
find any professional pugilists in the
ranks of the army Fighting is too
hard work for the modern boxer. 1t
is hard enough for him to face an OPP
ponent once a year or SO in his own
line, and a fight in the broiling heat
of tropical summer, during which
he must suffer from all the vicissi-
tudes of hard campaign and carry
gun and 60 to 80 pounds Of baggage,
is fight that is not to be taken on
under any circumstances. He prefers
to be an actor" or pose before the
multitude, even if now and then he is
compelled to go through the arduous
task of training and the ordeal OF the
ring.
1t is a curious fact, but nevertheless
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-07-24

might have been had with little trou-
be, through the application OF the sim
plest principles. It strongly empha-
sizes the wretched system OF road
Lui,ding which prevails in the average
country districts.
The second prize OF $500 Is award
ed to E p Richards. Clyde, Ohio. This
photograph represents a country road
which, on account Of lack CT drainage
is simply mire, where wagons sink to
the hub. The subject is good ana the
photograph well taken.
They award the third prize of $500
to Miss Teanie Jury, Ash Grove, Mis-
souri, This photograph represents
road that is covered with rough stones,
and having a perennial mud hole ex-
tending across the entire width. This
road is easily susceptible of improve
ment, and is bad simply because OF ne
glect.
They award the fourth prize of $1,000
to r. L. McColm, Baltimore, Maryland.
This is picture of toll road within
FIVE minutes walk of Baltimore, and
shows paralelled ruts two feet deep
which seem to extend the entire length
OF the road as photographed. 1t Is hard
to believe that toll is charged on such
read.
The fifth prize of $500 is awarded to
Ross Kerr, Gallipolis, Ohio.
The sixth prize Of $500 to Mary Lew
is, Springfield, Illinois.
The seventh prize Of $500 to A ..
Card and A SwiEdells, % Aborn street,
Providence, R. /
The eighth prize OF $500 to +. L.
Hess, Phoenix, N. Y.
The ninth prize of $500 to fred II.
Patch. Rushville. Illinois.
All the photographs submitted were
examined carefully. 1t was found nee
essary to reject many because the views
were of city and village streets, and
not of country roads. Many Others
were necessarily rejected because, while
the subjects were good, the photo-
graphs were badly taken or printed.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-07-24

the police put . stop to the contest IN
which Mahef and Sharkey were partic
ipsnts. This is rather peculiar record
for man who claims the highest hon.
ors in the pugilistic arena.
Mccoy says he is out strictly to
fight now, and many followers of the
ring have great hopes of witnessing
an encounter in which he is one OF
the contestants, but in these days one
had better see the men stripped and
in the ring before betting that they
will meet.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-07-24

FitEsimmors. Corbett, Sharkey. Nc
Coy, Jeffries jackson, Maher and
Choynski. Since Fltzsimmons defeat
ed Co1bett at Carson City, Nevada, the
latter has exhausted his vocabulary of
abuse in an effort, either pretended or
real, to get on another go with the
Australian. The chances Of their ever
meeting in the ring again are very
slight, however.
Since Mccoy bested Rubin some
weeks ago at Coney Island, a plethora
of challenges has been issued, and