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Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1900-03-15

An English artilleryman says the eff
feet of lyddite shells is greatly exag.
gerated. They are intended for naval
use, and arranged to explode after
penetrating armour. They will not eX-
pIode by impact unless they strike a
rock. -..->.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1900-03-15
Republicans win in Omaha.

Omaha, Neb., Marcel, with but
one precinct to hear from Frank f..
Moores. republican, is reelected may
or of Omaha by a majority of nearly
1000 over w. S. Poppleton, fusion. The
rest of the city ticket goes through
with Moores. with the possible excep-
ti0n of fax commissioned.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1900-03-15

Philadelphia, March 7.-Congress-
man Alfred c. Harmer, Father of the
House." the representative from the
Fifth Pennsylvania district, died at
his home here last night, aged rs
years,
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1900-03-15

less disorderly and troublesome when
the dog is present than when he is ab-
sent.
The sun., 1900-05-29
The ST. Louis Car Strike.

St. Louis, May 2S.-As the result of an
encounter between striking and nonstrik-
ing employees of the Transit system
three men were shot, one being fatally
and the others seriously wounded. As
Philip Sullivan, James Sullivan and Pat
rick O'Connell, strikers, were passing
through Lafayette park they were ap-
preached from the rear and fired upon
by three men, said to be in the company's
employ. One of the bullets passed
through Philip Sullivan's right lung, Civ
ing him mortal wound. James Sullivan
received ball in the left cheek, and
O'Connel was shot through the right
leg. Accounts of the affair differ, some
bystanders claiming that it was a delib-
crate attempt at assassination on the
part of the company's new employees.
while others aver that it was nothing
more or less than & pitched battle be-
tween the two factions.
The sun., 1900-05-29
SLAIN BY OUTLAWS.
A COwnrdIy Assassination by Dea-
peratc Men In Utah.

ThompSon Utah, May '2S.-A cowaldly
assassination occurred when Sheriff Ty-
Ter of Grand county and Sam Jenkins, Il
cattle owner were shot and instantly
Killed lGy outlaws on Hill creek, 50 miles
north of here
Sheriff Tyler, jenkins and Deputy
Sheriff Day had been ON the hunt for
cattle '.rustcrs" for several days-in
ftct. ever since they killed George Currie
on April II. The three men had sepa-
rated from the posse led by Sheriff Price
of Uintah county, the latter being about
three miles away when the shooting oc-
cured.
The story of the killing as told by
Deputy Sheriff Day, who was only about
so yards away when the shooting occur
red. is as follows:
The deputies came upon the outlaws
camp unexpectedly. AS soon as they saw
the outlaws they dismounted and ad-
yanccd toward them. When within a
few yards from the outlaws, Sheriff Iy-
Ter called, "Helo, boys!"
The reply made could not be heard by
Day, but Immediately after it was made
Tyler and jenkins turned toward thell
horses, supposedly with the intention OF
leaving to get more assistance.
AS soon as their backs were turned
the outlaws shot them through the back
the bullets coming out of their breasts
killing them almost instantly.
Day was a witness to the killing, bu
was in such position that he could otfel
no help. AS soon as they were killed h'
started for assistance, when the outlaws
guns were turned on him, but they miss
ed him. :.
Day then went in search of Sheriff
Price and posse of seven men. who wer'
about three miles away. AS soon as III
found them they decided it advisable t.
come for more assistance, as there i
supposed to be quite number OF OUT
laws in the party, they having about =
horses with them. Day saw three out
laws, but is sure there are more OF them.
They left the bodies of Sheriff Lyle
. and Jenkins where they fell and cam
here.
The bullets used by the outlaws wer
of the soft nose variety.
The sun., 1900-05-29
Closing prices:
GeaernI Markets.

New York, May 2S.
FLOUR-State and western inactive and a
shade easier with wheat; Minnesota patents,
S36Oa3s0 winter straights, Sj.35a3.45: winter
extras. 2.5ja2.75; winter patents, S361a3.S5.
WHEAT-Weak and lower in face of bad
drought news, being influenced by weak ca
bles. large northwest receipts and fine crop
talk from Kansas; July, II l3-l6a72 5-l6c.; Sep
tember, 72s4a731sc.
RYE-Dull; state, Soc, C. i. f., New York,
carlots: No. z western, 69lsc.. (. o. b., afioat
CORN-Dull and easy under bearish crop
news and weak cables; July, 4leSa4l lS-l6c.;
September 42a421sc.
-oATS-Quiet and easier with corn; track,
white. state. 2sa34l5c.; track, white. WESTERN
eSa3i15c.
PORK-Dull; mess, Slsal2.75; family. slia
1850.
LARD-Easy: prime western steam. 7.l2lsc.
BUTTER-Firm; state dairy, l6al9c.: state
creamery, l6Isa20lSc.
CHEESE-Weak fancy, large, white, 9]sc.;
fancy, SMALL white, Slaa9c.
EGGS-Firm; state and Pennsylvania. la
l4l6c.; western, loss off, 13lfal4c.
SUGAR-Raw steady; fair refining, &C.;
centrifugal, e6 test 4lSc; refined firm; crushed.
| 5.70c; powdered, 5.t0c.
TURPENTINE-Stesdy at 5la5ltfc.
MoLASSES-Firm; New Orleans. 4&a55c.
RICE-Firm: domestic, 4Isa6}xc.: Japan.
| 4Aalzsc.
| TALLow-Steady; city. 4ssc.; country, asa
10.
HAY-steady: shipping, 7OA75c.; good to
choice. s0asOc.
The sun., 1900-05-29
THE ROCHESTER, FRAUD.
Alleged That CIew Has Been Found
In school Bill Forgery Case.

Albany, May 2S.-A tangible clew in
the solution of the mystery surrounding
the Rochester school bill forgery has
been unearthed at last, and an arrest here
is expected to follow within "A hours.
The alleged culprit is one of the clerks of
the assembly, resident of Rochester
and ut present residing in this city, and
is the person who sent the bogus bill to
the printer. Whether or not he is the
real culprit or was merely obeying the
orders of superiors is yet to be deter
mined
Attorney General Davies, County Judge
Gregory and Mr.. William j. Youngs, the
governors secretary, held a conference, at
which Chief Clerk Jewett of the secre'
tary of stnte's office was present with
the forged copy of the bill. The clerk
whose arrest is shortly expected to follow
was closcted with the attorney general
prior to the conferences.
The charge under which he can be ar
rested is for violating section 6S of the
penal code, which makes it Il felony fol
any One to fraudulcntly present to the
governor for approval bill which has
not been passed by the Legislature. The
penalty upon conviction is seven years
imprisonment or a 81 900 fine or both.
The sun., 1900-05-29
Brings Cargo of Purple Ore.

Philadelphia, May 2S.-An interesting
cargo from Asia Minor, consisting of
purple ore dug from the site of the an
cient city of Tclmcssus, has arrived at
this port by the Norwegian steamship
Tarnford, from Macri. The entire con
signment is to be used in the manufac,
turc of paint. The loading point of the
Earnford was a small place in the gulf
of Macri, 81 miles east northeast OF
Rhodes. The entire cargo was dug ou'
of a huge amphithcater, which historians
say had a seating capacity of 10000 per
sons
The sun., 1900-05-29
NEGRO MURDER At DOVER
Frank Brown Shot and Instantly
Killed James Gilmore, an
Innocent ByStander.
MURDERER STILL AT LARGE
Special to The sun.

Dover, Del, May 2S.-A deliberate
murder was committed here at noon to-
day, when Frank Brown, colored, shot
and instantly killed James Gilmore, also
colored, of Georgetown, but who was
visiting in Dover. The tragedy occurred
back of the post office, on State street.
Brown picked quarrel with a negro
known as "Ginger," ON Saturday, and to-
day he returned to the negro settlement
and renewed the difficulty.
Gilmore was not participant, but was
standing near the house, when Brown
advanced, and the latter, pulling from
his pocket two revolvers, fired at random.
One bullet struck the bystander in the
breast and he fell dead. Brown then
jumped over fences and ran out State
street. A crowd at once gathered at
the scene of the murder and the sheriff
and other officers began a pursuit Of
the murderer. The negro is still at
large.
Brown was not resident OF Dover, but
came here occasionally.
The sun., 1900-05-29
delaware COLLEGE
ABOUT 70 CLOSE A
SUCCESSFUL YEAR
Work Has Been Unusually Good
and Prospects Are for Large
Freshman Class.
COMMENCEMENT is NOW NEAR
S. III. Baynard, Jr., of This City, Will
Make Society Address and w.
Nj. Byrne Will Speak to
Athcnaean Literary
Society.
Special to The sun.

Newark, Del, May 2S.-Delaware
College is now approaching the close OF
another college year, and one OF the
most successful in her existence. The
work OF all classes throughout the year
has been unusually good at the same
time the prospect for a large Fresh
man class in the coming year is most
fattering.
Senior examinations at the college will
close June 4, and the examinations for
the other classes, June 10. Then comes
commencement week, closing with the
exercises of Commencement Day, We'd
nesday, June 20.
The Rev. l.. S. Fulmer, of the Lafay-
ette Square Presbyterian Church, Bal
timore, will preach the baccalaureate
sermon on the evening of Sunday, June
II. On the morning OF the same day
sermon will be preached before the
Young Mems Christian Association OF
the college.
On Monday evening, June 18th, occurs
the oratorical contest for the alumni
prize.
On Tuesday morning is held the an
nual meeting of the board of trustees,
and on Tuesday night is celebrated the
anniversary of the Athenaan Literary
Society. United States District Attorney
Michael Byrne will address the society
and its friends.
S. H. Baynard, Jr., of the graduating
class, will make the society address, and
A. HI. Hartman, also of tine graduating
class, will make the farewell address.
The exercises of commencement day
will open at half-past 10 o'clock in the
morning. Professor John Bassett Moore,
of Columbia University, Delawarean
who distinguished himself in the Federal
Department of State under two admins,
trations, and also accompanied the United
States Commissioners to Paris as adviser
in international law when the treaty was
made with Spain at the end of the recent
war, will address the graduating class
and their friends. Diplomas will bt
presented to fourteen graduates in the
several courses. The Crawford prize o.
$50 for the member OF the sophomore
I class having the highest standing II
English literature, and the alumni prizt
for oratory will be presented.
:, At the close of the mornings exercises
d luncheon will be served in Recitation
} Hall to guests from out OF town. Thu
e will be followed at 4 o'clock by an ex
! hibition drill.
5 At night will be celebrated the ami
e versary of the Delta Phi Literary Society
James M. King, Esq, of Philadelphia
will address the society. Thomas q
Baxter of the graduating class will max,
Y the society address on "Co-education,
h and Roger o. Mason, also of the gradual
S ing class, will make the farewell address
8 The anniversary exercises will be fol
IL lowed by the commencement dance. Il
/ view of the inconveniently large crowd
L that of late years have attended this las
l. entertainment, new plan of manage
II ment has been adopted this year: Ad
,s mission will be by ticket. These tickets
L each admitting couple, will be sold :
" invited persons only.
The sun., 1900-05-29
THE HESOUTHAFRICAW WAb
Cane Town Hears That French Is In
johannesburg,
BOERS MAY STAND AT kip,
stated That IL They Fail to Do So
the Safety of Their Laings-
mex Guns VIII BE
Imperiled.

London, May 2S.-A dispatch from
Cane Town says that it is rumored there
that General French has entered Johan.
nrsburg. Although the Beers are said to
ln preparing for strong resistance against
The right wing of Lord Roberts army at
the Kip river, those who have most
closely followed the progress OF the war
since the British and Boer armies came
in touch at Brandfort are very skeptical
about the burghers seriously disputing
the advance even there, although if they
fail to make a stand at the Kip river the
safety of the Bocr guns at Laingsnell
will he seriously imperilcd, for there will
lr nothing TO prevent Lord Roberts from
slizng the Johannesburg Laingsnck rail
load, Indeed it is already reported that
Tile railroad has been cut and it is quite
possible that the first official news will
record the occupation of Heidelberg.
Lord Roberts, who has officially report
al his crossing of the Naal river where
lr was just in time to save the coal
mines from being destroyed, may be
forced to halt there to repair the bridge
agl get his guns and transport across,
but the mounted men will not be delayed.
The Casualties MT Mafeking.
4 dispatch from Mafclling, dated May
O. says that the total casualties from
The beginning of the siege were SOB.
Among the white combatants out of A
officers % were killed, wounded or miss
ing. and 100 men out of 975 were killed
wounded or missing.
Advices received here assert that sup
gtlipS f'pIltlplIp tn tp fln RnnIS fpnnl
Iourenco Marques and that foreign re.
cruits for the Boer army proceed from
the same point.
General Rumble, with artillery, the
yeOmanry and the Wits, Middlesex and
Leicester regiments, under Major Dal.
biac. has occupied Senekal, Orange Free
State, whence the Beers were driven
by few shells. A field cornet and a
number of other Beers were killed. The
British casualties numbered IL.
The Beers are believed to be concen-
trating near Bethlehem.
The Times has the following from a
correspondent at the front, via Kroon'
etadt May 25:
when Broadwood occupied the hills
overlooking Lindley, the chief storekeep-
er came to the British commander and
said that President Steyn and all the
leading officials had gone with 100000
in specie. The storekeeper offered ia
mediate between Piet De Wet and Broad
wood. The former offered to surrender
with his commando providing all were
allowed to return to their farms. The
negotiations fell through, Lord Roberts
refusing to treat on any terms.'
The sun., 1900-05-29
Expects English Elections Soon.

London, May 2S.-Mr. John Redmond,
chairman of the United Irish parlia-
mentary party, just previous to starting
for Dublin in order to arrange for the
Irish national convention, which is to
take place June 10, said: 81 anticipate
an early dissolution of parliament. This
will initiate against the Nationalists,
owing to lack Of time to thoroughly or
ganize, and their lack of funds is liable
to lose them several seats" Mr. Red
mond also said he hoped American aid
would be forthcoming to assist the Ma
tionalists' candidates.
The sun., 1900-05-29
METHODIST CONFERENCE.
Warm Debate Over Committees Re-
port ON Cnnteen Question,


Chicago, May 2S-The Methodist gen
eral conference took unexpected action in
regard to the committee reports on card
playing. dancing ana other prohibited
nmusrments. The official vote by which
the minority report was accepted recon-
mendinS no action was announced as 333
yeas and 290 nays. Then, to the surprise
of the large audience, on motion of DR..
Buckley. the minority report was laid
on the table by vote of 256 to 253.
Bishop Fitzgerald then ruled, however
that the question was no longer before
the house. 1t is extremely improbable
that the matter will again be taken up
for action. so the standing of the Meth
ndist church for the next four years in
regard to forbidden amusemcnts will be
unchanged.
Samuel Dickie of Michigan then pre-
scnted the report of the committee on
temperance. and for the first time the
great Methodist body took on strcng
political appearance. The majority re-,
port contained strong arraignment of
President Mckinley and Attorney Gen
eral Griggs for their attitude on the anti
cantcen law, and over this point the CON
ference warmly debated The majority
report on that point read as follows:
I'VE are chagrined humilitated and
cxaspcrated by the puerile and absurd
construction placed on the anticantcen
law by the attorney general of the United
States, and with all due respect to the
exalted station we record the fact that
we are panied and disappointed at the
course Of the president in accepting as
final and satisfactory an opinion with
ont binding force. Such I'M abuse OF
power is notification III its most danger
Gus form.
Upon the president, as chief of our
army. rests the responsibility for the cx-
istence of the cantecn saloon, an evil
which he has ample power to suppress;
more deadly foe to the soldiers than
the bullet or the tropical heat"
The conference finally adopted the mi
nority report, which excluded the para
graphs referring to the chief magistrate
but which, however, called upon him tC
use his influence to secure the passage OF
the new anticanteen law now pending
before congress.
The sun., 1900-05-29
More FiIipinos Surrender.

Washington, May 2S.-Gencral Mac.
Arthur has cabcd the war department
reporting the surrender of more insurgent
organizations intact. "These spontane.
ulls surrcndcrs are very encouraging, u
says General Macarthur in concluding
his dispatch. War department officers
are very much pleased with the news and
say it is additional evidence that the
guerrilla bands of Luzon are beginning tC
realize the usclessness of prolonging the
opposition TO the Americans. 1t was
only few days ago that three compa-
Mics surrendered at Tarlac, and General
Macarthur now reports that three olii-
crrs and i6 men have surrendered uncon.
ditionally at the same place.
The sun., 1900-05-29
Tuuorfs Mt Manila.

Washington, May 2S.-The division OF
customs and insular affairs of the war
department makes the statement that the
total imports of merchandise, gold and
silver into the port of Manila from Aug
13, 1898, the date of American occupa
tion. up to and including Dec. 81, 1S99
were $5,901 ,453. Included in the tota
amount of imports during the perioC
mentioned were $145,S50 in silver coir
from England and $375,0OO of silver coli
from Hongkong. The total amount OF
import duty collected was S7T7,904.
The sun., 1900-05-29
THE WORK OF CONGRESS.
Senate Agrees to Partial Report ON
the Naval Bill.

Washington, May 2S. = In urging
prompt action by the committee on the
District of Columbia in reporting a bill
granting charter to another telephone
company Mr.. Hale (Me.) said such action
was necessary, as he had no doubt con-
gress would adjourn on June 6, and the
bill ought to be acted upon before that
time.
Mr.. Hale presented a partial report of
tie conference report on the naval ap-
preparation bill, the armor plate question,
the course of instruction of cadets at
Annapolis and insular coast surveys yet
being in dispute.
Mr.. Butler On. O. inquired what had
been done about the proposition to au-
thorize the secretary of the navy if he
deemed it advisable to move the Port
Royal naval station to Charleston, s. 9.
Mr. Hale replied that it had been
agreed to by the conferees.
Mr. Butler objected to the report, in
sisting that the question of location ought
to be left open with view to securing
the best harbor on the southern coast for
the station. He maintained that Will
mington was better harbor than
Charleston. Mr.. Clay (Ga.) urged, too,
that the question be left open in order
that Savannah's claims might be consid-
cred.
After some debate Mr.. Hale's motion
that the conference report be agreed to
was carricd-35 to IL.
When the house met, Mr.. Dalzcll Pa.)
gave notice that ON Wednesday the COM
nlittce on rules would report a special
order setting aside Wednesday, Thurs
day and Friday for the consideration of
the antitrust bill and resolution reported
by the judiciary committee.
"wednesday is Decoration day." sug-
gcstcd Mr.. Richardson. "It is usual to
adjourn over on that day"
II do not think we can better observe
the day." replied Mr.. Dalzell ''than by
devoting it to the public business"
The house then resumed the considera
tion of those portions of the Alaska civil
government bill which it had passed ovor
last week.
The house finally passed the bill.
The sun., 1900-05-29
striI,e situation mt BufaIo.

Buffalo, May 2S.-The machinists of
the Lackawanna road and their helpers
have returned to work, in accordance
with n decision of President OConneil OF
the International Association of Machin-
lists. Master Mechanic Lloyd of the
Iackawanna has made an offer to the
iahorers, but has not heard from them.
Another effort is being made to bring
about conference between representa-
tives of the striking yardmen and car re-
paircrs of the Lackawanna and Master
Carbuillcr Garfield.
The sun., 1900-05-29
BOXERS" ON THE MARCH.
Famous Chinese Insurgents Are Now
Advancing ON Peking.

Tien-tsin, May 2S.-The "Boxers" burn
ed the Liulino station on the Luhan rail-
way, % miles from Peking. They also
wrecked the track, destroyed number of
cars and murdered several Chinese EN-
ployees.
The Belgian engineers in charge of the
work are safe at Fingtai.
: The Boxers" are marching on toward
Peking.
The troubles arising from the defeat of
the government troops by the Boxers
have extended to Luhan, where work on
the railway is almost completely stopped
Five hundred refugees have sought the
protection of the French cathedral al
Peking. The British and Belgians have
left Fingtai, and the "Boxers" are ex.
pected. A relief train is bringing the ref
ugees to Ticn-tsin.
Train service between Peiing and
Tien-tsin has been suspended.
The United States cruiser Newark and
French man-of-war have arrived al
Taku.
The sun., 1900-05-29
A chnnter nf Accidentr.

Allentown. Pa, May 2S.-While Bo-
stocks circus was en- route to Newark,
n. j., from Wilkesbarre, over the Lehigh
Valley railroad, Sport, 4O-year old
elephant, broke open the car door and fell
from the train. The train was stopped,
and it was found the animal had frac-
tured hip. 1t was lifted to the car by the
aid of a crane. During this work the
Buffalo express came along, and. in pass
ing, broke off car door on the circus
train. The door fell on Eugene Victory
Brooklyn, a circus employee, crushing his
left leg so badly that it had to be ampu
tated.
The sun., 1900-05-29
r,.x Necessitates New snle.

Boston. May 2S.-On account of nav
in the legal documents connecteu VII s,.l
the sale of the property OF tne a.lhs .,,s
Tack company in this city several months ta,,
ago it has been found necessary 10 se,'
again all the factories, land soous, ina
chinery and the assets of the concern un
der the hammer. 1t was ofnciaiy an
nounced that the second sale VIII occur
here on July 10 under the old proceeoihgs
arranged for the foreclosure OF the mort
gage by the State Street Trust company
trustee and mortgage.
The sun., 1900-05-29
Tonu,.s King Is Obstinate.

Auckland, May 2s.-The king Of the
Tonga islands objects to the clause of the
treaty between Great Britain and the is
land government relative to the British
protectorate. The king desires a pro-
tectorate only against foreign powers and
insists upon the kingship of himself and
his descendants. Commissioner Thomp-
son refuses to make any concession, and
deadlock is the result. but hopes are
entertained that solution of the ditfi-
Guilty will be found
The sun., 1900-05-29
Caroline Islands Peaceful.

San Francisco, May 2S. - Captain
Uitchield of the auxiliary schooner
Queen Of the Isle, from the Caroline is
Isnds. saws that peace and prosperity
have come to the Carolines since tl,ell
cession to Germany by Spain. A Ger
man governor, backed by cruiser an.
a gunboat, deals out justice. FORMER!
il used to be common thing for th'
chief of one island to raid the domain O
another near at hand. All such work ma
been stopped, and offending chiefs nav
been severely punished.
The sun., 1900-05-29
Convention Hnu Trnnsfer.

Philadelphia, May 2S.-The formal
transfer of the Republican national con-
vention hall to the building committee
of the citizens convention committee
has been made by the builder. The big
auditorium is now in the hands of the
decorators, and the embellishments will
be the finest ever seen. The subcommit-
tee of the national committee will meet
in this city June IL, at which time the
local committee expects to turn over the
hall to the national body.