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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-16
RTSKIN HALL WORN HERE.
LEADERS HOPE To EXTEND THE MOVEMENT
II EVERY sTATE.

To EVERY STATE
Walter Vroomau, the founder of the RUsEin Hall
movement I'm Great Britain. viii open Offices in
this city tomorrow for the extension OF the move
meut i'm thIs country The Rev Herbert Cassion
will he secretary OF the extension department Il
Is expected that General Secretary Lees Smith
will come ont this fall as one Of the faculty. The
correspondence course, which those who desire may
take at their homes VIII include United States
history sociology, present day institutions. indus
trial history and the history Of trades untOnism
The cost OF this course. including the correction
of "a monthly essay and the guidance Of a tutor in
pursuing the studies. will he - cents month.
Glasses in different cities and towns Will be
enabled 70 have a lecturer once month at a cost
of s. ~ lecture - they arrange for dates suiting
the convenience OF the lecturers The lectures will
not be academic i'm character, but Will De de-
voted the results OF scholarship applied 10 prac-
teal affairs
Each state eventually VIII have "a special of1cs
and a committee. and il is expected that the
churches trades unions and other bodies viii help
the movement. The leaders aye now negotiating
for a farm Of 1o11 acres in Missouri. and they ex-
meet 10 have secondary colleges in every state.
where board, lodging and tuition may be had for
s. q week.
Of the movement had enough funds on hand now
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-16

detected traces Of carboIc acid. He ordered the
family not TO touch 1t and then informed the
police OF the East Observation-Disclosures
uon. Detective Hanahan detailed the case.
and found the girl No 100 Pitt-st She was
arrested.
In court the girl denied having anything 10 do
WIN ne Ghch&n. 3ne SAD she cooked nothing
mitted that there had been words between her
employer and herself. Magistrate Hogan decided
that az there was no positive proof that there
carbolic acid in the chicken ne would adjourn the
until Monday that the chicken could he
analysed. The girl was held in $1,000 bail for
further examination.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-16
MORE L4CKAWANN4 POSTAL CLERKS.

The Lackawanna Railroad has received notice
from the Postnas ter-GeneraI that twelve rail-
way postal clerks have been appointed for duty on
that line. They will report 10 Y. ]. Bradley, Su-
perlntendent of the Railway Mail Service, in this
city The additional service Will mean another
night mail between New-YOrk City and Buffalo. AZ
present the last mail FOR the West OF the New
York Postoffce starts at $50 p. The Lacsa-
wanna route will take everything midnight
delivery being made in Buffalo early the next
morning Additional routes have also been pro
v1ded between Ithaca and Owego, Utica and Bine-
hamton, besides several OF the larger suburban
towns. including Newark, Orange, Summit, Wa
ington and Morristanas-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-16
He CAPTURED 4 GENERAL.
LIEUTENANT JOHN s. JOHNSTON MAKES no
BOAST OF HIS FEAT.

Not every young officer In the Philippine service
has the good fortune 10 capture a Filipino general
OF course. generals are plentiful enough among the
insurgents, but General Hizon. whom Lieutenant
John S. Johnston, Of the 41st Infantry, recentI-
among the i'll conditioned troops who are waging
their guerilla warfare against our sovereignty in
the Philippines. Lieutenant Johnston does not
boast Of his capture as a great exploit. On the
contrary he says: ct was Of the greatest
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-16

umn, and her chief dependence Tor stauchness,
is shown by one Of the pictures 70 be broken
and forced vertically at least two feet out or
line. Under the circumstances no wonder Is
manifested at the reluctance OF the Japanese 10
undertake the permanent repair OF the vessel as
a simple act Of courtesy 10 this Government
The Iowa will probably cross the Pacific 70
take the Oregon's place in Chinese waters while
the latter vessel Is laid up at the Puget Sound
Navy Yard.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-16
coSGRoVE PROCESS WITH STEEL NGoTS
MAY HAVE IMPORTANT BEARING OK ARMoR
PLATE CONTRACTS.

Pittsburg, Sept. 15.-Experiments just concluded
here in the new Cosgrove process for making com
pound steel ingots Is exciting great interest among
steel manufacturers, from the fact that the dis
covcry may have effect upon the letting Of
armor plate contracts next month. The expert
ments under the direction Of w. d. Corcoran
Of the Crucible Steel Company Of America. and
the results OF the tests. It is claimed.
prise to all. Perfectly solid inEots OF graduated
carbon. from one side Of the iugot the other.
from the centre Of the ingot TO its sides.
made.
In the manufacture of armor plate guns and
many other kinds of steel the COserove process
VIII, IL IS claimed, rank with the best. both
the quality Of steel produced and the economy in
its manufacture. In the matter Of plate II
is further claimed for it that any desired thick
ness Of very high carbon be given the sur
face Of the plate, rendering il with a low carbon
back, absolutely mPenctrabe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-16
LAND TENURE IN \ MIDDLE.


from this valley.
LAND TENURE N y MIDDLE,
The soil will produce almost anything As to
the quantity of IL available for cultivation OF for
purchase a moderate cost II is Impossible 20 get
trustworthy data. President Juinez expressed the
opinion that there was much valuable Government
land its disposal bur il is possible the records
his predecessor do not give much light the
The general impression is that the vale! Is i'm
manner occupied Tn, hilIsldes seem to be- the de-
sirable spots either because they more tertu"
Gatai E3ck of tbr nils ar,. the mountains II +,
taken. and the absence az ha5itauons in certain
sections raises the question. Why? The Squatter.
two or three fenced acres lu Ile pans anu lPL-
estS about are his cattle. running Wild Tn whom
What portion of the land may re devoted TO sue
CeSsfgl agriculture are questions II would seem
fortunately the financial CONDITION or Jne country
leaves the administration almost helpless In
n rIS and other valabIe Toosff Is not possie to
estimate With their marketing. AS with the crops,
even good wagon roads. The pack mule Is the only
reliance.
Santiago has population Of about l2CN but no
census has been taken recently, and the estimates
vary considerably 1t is well built and much more
modern in appearance than most or the cities or
san Domingo. The streets are as a rule, straight
and fairly wide They are graded and we'll cared
for. The sidewalks are even and REGULAR The TWO
pazas have walks we'll arranged ana an abundance
August is is a national holiday in San Domingo.
and in Is celebrated at Santiago with additional
80, on aceo1,1+ % rhe presence of the President
The anniversary Is that OF the restoration OF the
public when the SDauiards expelled IN 1864.
The ordinations of those days gave rise the
political parties, the RedS ana the Blues
which are the two parties or TO-DAY, n such they
and no political action and they are more in the
nature of clans General santa Ana was elected
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-16
ATTEMPT TO POISON CHARGED
SERVANT ACCUSED OF PUTTING CARBOIIC
ACID IN CHICKEN

feT'ha Chunko, seventeen years old. of No. 1850
fltt-st., was arraiEned before Magistrate Hogan
IN the Harlem Court yesterday on a charge. Of at
tempting TO poison the entire family of Louis
Elkn, wholesale paper manufacturer of No. BIZ
East Observation-Disclosures, on Friday
night. Some time the girl broke a lamp valued
at $40 and when Mrs. Elkn paid her on Friday
she deducted So saying it 10 pay for the lamp
The girl grew indignant and answered Mrs EIkn
impudently and suddenly went into the kitchen
She soon returned and picked up her bundles
and left the house. When dinner was served Mr.
and Mrs. Elkn. with their four children. sat down
10 the table The chicken had a peculiarly dis
agreeable odor. Mr.. Elkin tasted the chicken and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-16

which will take time 10 quiet His supporters are
greatly in the asCeudanCy- 1t Is a common remark
th1t no President was ever received as enthusi-
astcaUy as Jinnez has been received here. and
the wish is frequently expressed that his admins
tration may mark a for the republic
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-16
us A SHANE no DO IT.

but II you do not want anything advertised in the
little advertisements in the narrow columns to-
day tear out the page for future needs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-16

popular with the people 10 whom he brings new
hopes Tor the republic hopes which are only cloud
ed by IN. Oft expressed fear of American domt-
finds expression frequently. possibly because it
gives the politicians something to talk about
RICH VALLEY AWAITS EXPLOITING
The Presidential party came here ON horseback
The route was down the rich Vague Valley. the
garden spot of the republic, OF the fertility and
sources of this valley much may he said. Search
for gold has always been more or less successful
San pomiugos gold made San Domingo a Spanish
possession but the apparently richer fields of Peru
discovered later. attracted the most daring Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-16
Albenarle
Hotel,
Madison Square. West, n. Y,

are sometimes found. The largest diamond in the
royal crown Of Spain, local t,a.,uau says. came
from this valley.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-16
4 ROBIN,S VS. RECEPTION.

to conduct the work moderate scale for i've
years.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-09-15

Inc French government appreciates the
great element oG wisdom IN me MuscovIte
proposal, recognizing that a continuance
OF the present form OF occupation would
present early and direct negotiations with
The empress doWuger, who Tears TO return
10 the capital, ana that, moreover, the ad-
mlmstratlon of the affairs of the city
would throw immense responsibility and
labor upon the European commanders.
Ihey would need to undertake the proper
policing OF Pekin, with its millions OF IN.
haOltants, all OF whom are now filled with
hatred for the foreign devils; to arrange
sanitary and fire precautions and an end
less list of other municipal details. This
would be L Well-nigh impossible task, in
view OF the diverse nationahties and Ian.
guages OF the army OF occupation, The
provisioning and keeping open of com
'huihcatloh with the sea coast for large
force in Pekin during the winter, when
the country is snow-covered and frozen.
also presents u problem of extreme diff.
hculty.
Another move which would impel
France to follow Russia if the latter with
draws her troops is the fact that the
French forces would thereby avoid re-.
naming under command of Field Marshal
count Won N1ldersee This feeling against
French soldiers taking orders from Ger.
man commander, while not openly dis
cussed' IS nevertheless very widely nour-
ished among The people here
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-09-15

a 100-pound cinnamon bear on Cotton
wood creek recently while on a camp
ing-out trip. He saw IL bears during
his absence
One of the most exciting shooting
affairs ever witnessed in Boise occur
red last week in front of the city hall,
and his intended victim, II. b. East.
man, the well-known capitalist. No
one was hurt.
Harvesting operations will continue
for some time yet around Grangevlle.
and will hardly be likely 20 get through
the seasons work before election. The
crop is turning out to be a good one,
although not up to expectations.
The supreme court has rendered a
decision in an important case submit
ted at the last term. 1t holds that the
counties of the state are not obliged to
pay the state their proportion of de-
linquent taxes until the same shall
have been collected.
j. Il. Ostrander, who died at Gray's
Lake the other day, was one of the best
known citizens of that section of the
country He had lived on the lake for
IA years past and was engaged in
ranching and stock-raising. Mr.. Os-
trander was 80 years old.
The first trip of the new steamer
Pend D'Oreille, owned by the Sand
Point Lumber company, was made last
week to Lakeview and return, stopping
at Hope and Black Tail. The steam
er is handsomely furnithed and is mod
ern in all respects. About 200 passen.
gers were on board among them being
! Superintendent Gilbert, wife and
daughter.
A perfect chapter of mishaps and ac
cidents occurred in Harrison last week
! lie Roy Presnell had all the fingers Of
/ his right hand taken off by a small
circular saw; H. c. York got his hand
mixed up with the planer at Grant;
mill and came out with three finger.
badly mashed; A. l.. Kingsbury was
kicked in the jaw, knocking out al
the teeth on that side of the face; and {
man named Caps had his hand bro
ken.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-09-15
An American Won

Boston, Sept 81. L. McCusker of Ev-
erctt, Mass, the American champion, won
the five-miles swimming match with Percy
T. Cavill, the English and Australian
champion, tonight at the Chutes grounds,
IN 2;04:48. Cayill was seized with cramps
when six laps from the finish and with
drew, McCusker swimming the remainder
OF the distance alone. Previous to the
hye-mile race the two champions contested
a quarter mile race, but Cayill swan out
Of his course on the last log, allowing Nc
Cusker to win by three yards; time, 5 80.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-09-15
OREGON.

A blight has damaged the tomato
crop at Hood River this summer.
The Second Eastern Oregon District
Agricultural Association will hold it's
annual fair at Antelope, October 16 to
20, inclusive.
For the first time in the history of
the northwest the price of cattle in
Baker City is S. per head higher than
the price in the east.
The census bureau announces that
the population of Portland is 10000
as against 46,385 in 1890, an increase
of A 900, or 94.95 per cent.
The will of the late Peter Scholler
has been admitted to probate at Albany
The property, worth $4,000, is left to
Mrs. Schlosser during her lifetime.
Eugene p. Schow of La Grande has
been appointed deputy by County Clerk
Benson to fill the vacancy caused by the
recent resignation of Jack Oliver who
has held the position of deputy county
clerk during the past two years.
In the Elks parade at Portland re-
Gently, the Salem lodge was awarded
first prize for the best uniformed lodge;
the Astoria lodge won the prize for the
largest number of Elks in line. For
the tallest Elk in line, F. w. Smith
OF Spokane took first prize, and for the
shortest, H. p. Meade OF Occur d'Alene
took first prize
John Dent of Mountain Home, en-
route to Roseburg with his wife and
three children, was robbed of $175 and
thrown from a Southern Pacific train
last week near Cottage Grove. Dent
and his family were riding in a day
coach, and it is supposed the crime was
committed about 2 a. m, when every
one in the rear car was asleep. Dents
arm was broken in the fall from the
train. Mrs. Dent had on her person
between $4,000 and $4,000.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-09-15

was open and the cash gone The rob
bers did not make a thorough search
of the place, as nothing was disturbed
but the cash drawer. There is no clue
to the murderers.
Montana ranchmen who have lost
live stock that have eaten a poisonous
plant growing in wet places and pre-
sumed to be wild parsnip will be in
terested to know that it is not that
dreaded plant, but combane, or water
hemlock, and that the bulb and not the
leaves is the dangerous part of the
plant
Charles Guiden of Butte, a French
man, appeared in New York Jefferson,
Market court as complainant against
Marie Durant, whom he charged with
being an accessory in stealing $4,000
and a $500 watch from him. She de-
MED the charge, but admitted that her
husband took the property. She was
held in $500 bail.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-09-15

Mrs. P. II. Leslie died at her home in
Helena the other day.
The blackleg, a disease common
among young cattle, has broken out
among the herds of Rock creek and sew
eral distressing losses have resulted.
Sheep feeding will be practiced on a
large scale in the Yellowstone valley
this winter, several outfits having con-
tracted for hay at $3.50 to s. per ton.
Robert Bean, Great Falls man who
has recently returned from Cape Nome
with the usual story of disappoint-
ment, brings word that Judge DuBose
will stay with the camp.
1t is reported that julius Sonksen
Of Warrick has disposed of his sheep
and ranches to Iowa parties for about
$4,000. The deal includes some 5000
head of sheep and about 1000 acres of
land.
The suit for 100000 damages re-
Gently filed by e. I. Peterson of Port
land against Senator II. w. Corbett,
for alternating the affections of his wife,
Inez Peterson, was recently dismissed
by Judge Frazer, in the Oregon circuit
court
At the recent teachers institute in
Butte there were 212 teachers present,
being the largest number ever in at
tendance at any institute in Montana.
The women predominant by large ma
jority, there not being half a dozen men
in attendance.
Bulls PARROT, an old-time resident
of Deer Lodge county, was murdered
at his home on his ranch about IA
miles from Butte last week. When
discovered Parrot lay on the floor of
his store, with his hands and feet
bound and a towel bound tightly
around his face. The money drawer
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-09-15
IDAHO,

Harrison's assessment, without the
railroad, is $4,000.
H. S. Simmons, B. A, of Hardins-
burg, Ind, has been selected as prin-
cipal of the school at DeLamar.
President Joseph P. Blanton has fill
ed notice of an appeal to the supreme
court from the decision of Judge Steele.
United States Marshal Frank Ram
sey recently has obtained possession of
a number of additional counterfeit s.
gold pieces.
\ sunflower Of wonderful size and
surprising beauty is on display in Mos
COW. It's diameter is 16 inches and it's
weight seven and one-half pounds.
The pear crop in Latah county is
being harvested and shipped to east
ern markets, and the product is better
than for many years past.
James A. Ballentine Of Boise killed
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-09-15
Missionaries Killed.

Shanghai, Sept John Goodnow, the
United States consul general here, after
INQUIRIES in every possible source, learns
that the number Of British and American
murdered during the uprls-
ing in China has been 80, while 40 others
stationed in Chi Ii and Shan 81 provinces
are unaccounted for and there IS reason
for the belief that they have met the same
fate. OF those whose deaths have been
absolutely proved, % were Americana
eight men, eight women and six children;
"a were Br!tish-nine men, eight women
and 10 children.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-09-15

New York, Sept. 9-There is little
doubt that eX-Champion Corbett is bound
for England on the Campania and that
Marguerite CorneiIle, an actress, j, on the
same vessel. Corbett said nothing to his
wife about going but left note to be
delivered to her four hours after he had
gone, telling that he had gone to England
and intimating that he would never re-
turn. There is also a report that just be-
fore sailing Corbett sold mis- saloon. Mrs.
Corbett will bring suit at once for divorce
on grounds Of cruelty and desertion.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-09-15
The Golden Vase.

Boston, Sept. 9.---NNin c. Stinson of
Cambridge Won the golden vase" six hour
bicycle race, two hours night, which was
concluded at Charles River park Saturday,
with Z02 miles 1851 yards to his credit.
Score at the finish: Stinson, 2O2 miles
1851 yards; Archie McEachern, 2O2 miles
727 yards; Albert Champion, 1913 miles
POS yards; j. F. Moran, 1913 miles 855
yards.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-09-15
WILL WITHDRAW FROM PEk|N
CHAFFEE PREPARING TO LEAVE
Gets Orders From Wushington-Miu
Go to Philippines-NieMs of Three
Countries on the Chinese situation
-CredentinIs Are Doubtful.

Washington, Sept. 0,-Orders have been
cabled to General Chattee 10 prepare MS
forces for withdrawal from Pekn. Fur
ther than that the war department mas
taken steps to have at Taku a sufficient
number OF United States transports 10
remove these troops to the Philippines as
soon as they reach the port. Inese or
ders are preparatory and do not necessar-
ily indicate that our government mas de-
cided finally upon immediate withdrawal
from China. 1t is simply placing itself
in a position to carry out the pleuge CON
veyed in the reply to the Russian note
in this language:
"The result of these considerations is
that unless there is such a general eX.
preston by the powers i'll favor Vi CON
tinued occupation as to modify the views
expressed by the government OF Russia
and to lead to a general agreement for
continued occupation, we shall give III
structions to the American forces N
China to withdraw our troops from Pekn
after due conference with the other COM
manders as to the time and manner OF
withdrawal"
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-09-15

We are informed from New York that
the offers Of the bosses for a settlement
and the contest is being fought as stub
bornly as at the beginning.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-09-15
Condition of Wheat Crop.

Washington, Sept, 1.-THE condition of
winter and spring wheat IS 69.6 against
100 last year. That of corn is SOC.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-09-15
King County Strike

Seattle. Sept. 9-One hundred and fifty
men employed in the Leary coal mines Of
this county have gone out on strike be-
cause of the company's refusal to acccde
to demand for 10 cents per car increase
in wages and an additional p cents per
day hire for the common laborers.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-09-15
Scnbs Get Protection.

Shamollin, Pa, Sept, all the super
intendents of the local collieries today is
sued notice to the men that the mines
will not cease operation and that all men
desiring to continue work next Monday
will be given full protection.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-09-15

London, Sept. 9.-Pending Lord Sails
bury's return this week Great Britain 10
apparently pursuing policy of inactivity,
which possibly wall hereafter appear 10
have been mastery, even though 1t Is, IN
reality. another instance OF the fldbby,
weak kneed inesoluteness 50 often attIlO-
uted to the cabinet in recent years. By
the time Lord Salisbury arrives the stu
alton will probably have frightened, re-
ports will have been received from the
Pekin representatives, and such views as
her majesty's government may have
formed will have been communicated TO
the powers. Diplomats appear to be rath-
er pleased that Lord Salisbury has been
lying perdu in the mountains, as mem
Der of the diplomatic corps remarked to
a representative of the Associated Press
that continental statesmen felt that the
situation had been ameliOrated thereby,
as England has been thus sdfeguarded
from rushing to hasty conclusion. "Of
course" said he, 1.-THE premier Is IN con
slant touch with the foreign office, but
he is enabled to take calmer view in
the quietude of his summer refuge than
he could possibly have reached under the
pressure of the more eXcitable members
of the cabinet"