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Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-05-24
NOBLE WAS ELECTED
New Permanent Clerk Chosen
by Presbyterian Assembly.
REyIsi ! Is 10 BE CONSIDERED.
Report of the Committee on Bills ana
overtures Adopted Wishes of Presby-
teries te lie Aseertaincd-Eev Charles
A. pickey selected as Chairman

81. LOUIS, MAY "a Advancement
was made in the WORK Of the Presbyte-
rian general assemblS by the adoption
of the rerort Of the committee on bills
and overtures almost unanimously,
asking the presbyteries what action
they desire to take. if any. IN the reyis-
ion Of the creed. Rev Charles A.
Dickey was made chairman of the COM
mittee. Previously there were speeches
for and against revision. DIR. William
B. Noble was elected permanent clerk.
The assembly then took up the matter
of appointing permanent clerk. to sue
coed Rev. DIR. William +. Moore. de-
ceased. Rallston Smith. of the synod
of New York; Rev Henry Branch, of
the synod of Baltimore; Rev Benjamin
Mckee Gemmill, of the synod of Penn
sylvania; Rev DIR w Noble, of the sy-
nod of California; Rev. Edward I.
Swiggert, of the synod of Ohio, Rev.
Charles S. McClelland. Of the synod Of
Pennsylvania and Rev John II Miller.
Of the synod of Missouri were nomi
mated. Rev Branch received 10 votes.
DIR. Noble III. DR.. Gemmill ~, DR.
Swiggert &c, DIR. Smith 50, DR. Miller
ITO and DIR. McClelland ll6
Under the rules Of the assembly three
names were dropped, leaving the names
of Drs Noble, Swiggert Miller and Nc
Clelland in nomination On the second
count DIR. Noble received 1858. DIR Swig.
CERT %, Dr. Miller l02 and DR. MeClel.
land 1853.
The result left two eandidates-Dr
Noble and DIR. McCelland-in the field
DIR. Noble received 403 votes and, on
motion of DIR. Richard S Holmes. Rev
DR.. William B. Noble. of California was
declared unanimously elected
Just prior to adjournment a com
munication was read by DIR. McKibben.
chairman OF the judicial committee.
from Rev. DIR. George w + Birch ap
| pellant in the McGiffert case, to the ef
feet that the heresy case was forever
closed.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-05-24
IRON SCALE REPORTED.
The Amaigamated Committee Reclared
ia Favor of Demanding an
Advance.

INDIANAPOLIS, May 24.-The scale
committee reported that the iron scale
was the only one ready, and that in it
the following prices would rule: The
base rate is changed from l 40 cents
Oh actual sales of bar iron to $40
cents, and the minimum rate for pud-
ding is advanced from So a ton to SIS. So
or a 10 per cent increase, as follows:
an n cents ea o q 9 ~ a ana toh
cents per ton on each additional tenth
making the price So 25 on 2-cent card
the present rate
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-05-24

1t was explained by the Metho-
dist pastor here recently that even
should the general conference, now
in session at Chicago, amend the
book of discipline by striking out
MISUNDERSTANDING paragraph it
will not mean greater license to the
church members, as, many eyi
IDENTITY believe. Any action the con
ference may take will not change the
nature of the amusements that are
now prohibited and they will not be
eountenanced by the church any
more than they are now. 1t is very
certain, nevertheless, that opinions
differ, even among church members,
as to what are and are not harmful
amusements, and if left entirely &c
the individual there will undoubt
eddy be indulgence in many instances
where there is now abstinence: but II
will be made a matter os conscience
and conscience, il permitted to dc
so, will decide right in nine cases
out of ten.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-05-24
The Daily Intelligencer.

Specimen copies Of either edition OF
the Intelligencer sent free to any adj
dress.
We want an agent at every Postoffice
in West Virginia, Eastern Ohio
Western Pennsylvania.
Remittances should be made by reg
istered letter, postal money order or
check. Address,
Intelligencer Publishing Company,
Wheeling. W, Va.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-05-24
GREAT STEAL BY NEEL 7.
Another Charge Alleges That He EN-
bezzlea over 100000 on Can
ceiled stamps.

New YORK, May 24.--It is ascertained
that papers sent from Cuba to the de.
partment at Washington, and started
for this city, charge the alleged default
ing Cuban postal employee. Nicely, VI !
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-05-24

ALTOONA, Pa, May 24.-An ambushed
foe shot at Frank Myers, 25 years old,
prominent young man, who was re-
turning from the Wallace circus, the
ball lodging in his left lung. Myers is
in the hospital in dying condition and
the police have not yet located the
shooter.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-05-24
Rev. DIR. Burns Dead.

TORONTO, Ont, May 24.-The Rev.
DIR. Alexander Burns, late principal of
Hamilton Wesleyan college, and at one
time president of the Iowa Wesleyan
university and of Simpson college, Iowa,
died here.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-05-24

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, May 24-The
Pennsylvania Knights Templar con-
claye adjourned to meet in Reading the
next time. Among the officers elected
were these: r. E. grand commander,
E. Sir Adam III. Schmehl, of Reading;
grand Junior warden, E. Sir William ] !.
Diehl. of Pittsburg; grand prelate, E.
Hir Rev Thomas N. Boyle, of Pittsburg.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-05-24
Engineer and Fireman Killed.

CLEVELAND, o., May "a The engine
attached to the westboand fast mail
train on the Lake Shore road went into
the ditch at Westfield, N. Y, and
Engineer Reagan and his fireman, Will
liam Leighbody, were killed.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-05-24
Want a WbeeI?

The bicycle season will soon
be here and you will hav
fever. Columbus and Ram
blers are known by every one
and recognized to be the best.
Both chain and chainless
wheels. A number of cheap
er wheels which are not so ex-
pensive but are very good
ones are also handled. Call
and get catalogue.
JUSTIN M. KUNKLE.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-05-24
Declaring that ~the pring paper

Declaring that 'tlie prlnt paper
trust is one whose power Tor evil is
clearly traceable to the operations ct
a protective tariff. arl referring 20
the fact that MAY 30th has been
fixed by the house ways and means
committee for hearing the appeal for
relief through the rem val OF the du
ties on al materials entering into
the manufacture of print paper, the
Chicago Record says The date is
rather late if results are To he at.
Iained at this session. but perhaps
the evident relation OF the tariff to
the trust in this instance may lead
congress to take speedy action when
the situation is plainly laid before
the members OF that body Here
is q chance at least, for an exhibition
of the power Of the press, for the
press of the country is practically
unanimous in demand for the relief
suggested.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-05-24
Terms and Premiums.

The Weekly Intelligencer one year -
in advance .... 81 90
The Weekly Intelligencer SIX
months in advance. 49,. ....-.. gu
6 copies one year and an extra copy
to person getting up club, w
IL copies one year and two extra 80
copies to persons getting up club III w
20 copies one year and copy OF
the Daily one year free to person 80
getting up club ,......... ~ w
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-05-24
GRAND chief Engineer Arthur Re.Eleoted

MILWAUKEE, May 24-Grand Chief
Engineer P. M. Arthur, of the Brother
hood OF Locomotive Engineers. at the
session of the convention, was reelected
by four f1fths vote.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-05-24

are practically annihilated
by the ocean cables and
land telegraph systems
which now belt the cir
conference of Old Earth in
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-05-24

THE best meats in town at the
City Market.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-02-20
GUAYMAS In DANGER.
Yaquis 1000 Strong are Again
Threatening the City.

Austin, Tex, Feb. 20.-Information
reaching here today from Ortis, state of
Sonora, Mexico, is to the effect that a
courier has been dispatched after Gen.
Torres and the Mexican forces who are
now supposed to be some so miles or
more in the immediate center of the
Yaqui Indian country meeting rowing
bands Of Indians almost daily. The
cause of this special messenger is that
information has been received from a
supposedly reliable source that the
main body of the Yaquis, some 1000
strong, are marching on to Guaymas,
Mexico, with a view of capturing that
town with al Its supplies, stores, and
inhabitants. The Mexican government
has some 300 soldiers there in charge of
the garrison and the regimental sup
plies, and while the town is strongly
fortified, it is feared that the large force
of Indians will prove too much for the
soldiers.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-02-20
AT SIOUX FALLS.
POpulist National Convention
Has Been Located.
Kansas City and Indianapolis
Left in the Race.
TO MEET MAY NINTH.
Same Date as Middle Of the
Readers Chose.
Expect to Nominate Bryan
Ahead Of Democrats.
TO MEET MAY NINTH.

Lincoln, Neb., Feb. 20.-The Populist
national committee presided over by
Senator Butler today took up the time
A proposition from the Texas delega-
ton that May 8 be fixed upon as the
date was amended to permit a COM
mittee to decide on both time and place.
The amendment was opposed vigorously
by the Texas delegation as "cowardly
and trucking to the Democrats"
Senator Allen of Nebraska spoke at
length in favor of harmony and for the
naming of a date by the whole COM
mittee. Bryan will be the nominee of
both Democrats and PopuHsts," said
Senator Allen, land the question of the
date makes little difference anyhow" !"
The amendment to refer to committee
was voted down. and Wednesday, May
9, the same date as that of the middle
of-the-road convention at Cincinnati,
was decided upon.
Three cities, Kansas City, Sioux Falls,
S. D., and Indianapolis, presented
claims for the convention, and each
was granted unlimited time to set
forth it's respective advantages. Sioux
Falls was selected.
The balloting resulted as follows:
Sioux Falls S. D., SO; Kansas City
%; Milwaukee 10 and indianapolis 8.
Before the result could be announced,
changes were made in rapid succession
to Sioux Falls and the choice for that
city was made unanimous.
After deciding on the apportionment
of delegates to the national convention,
the committee at rs p. m. adjourned
subject to the call of the chairman.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-02-20
Former u. s. Consul at Pret0-
ria Establishes
Beyond Question His Charge
That Official Mail
WAS TAMPERED WITH.
Has the Envelopes Bearing the
Government Seal
And Evidences of Having Been
Opened by British Officials.

New York. Feb. 20.-A special to the
Journal and Advertiser from Washing
ton, D. c., says:
Charles E. Macrum, late consul at
Pretoria, furnishes proof of his charge
that the United States official mail was
opened by the British censor. Mr..
Macrum has several envelopes, each
bearing the British sticker applied to
the nevelope after it had been opened
by the censor.
He has one envelope which contained
mail matter from Consul General Stowe
at Cape Town. 1t is the regulation blue
of the consular service. 1t bears upon
its face the legend United States Con-
sular Service" and a stamp Mail Sus-
pended" On the reverse side is the
United States government seal i'm
pressed upon the red sealing wax of the
consular service. The British sticker,
reseaIing the letter after it had been
opened, bears the potential initials ".
R" the initials of the clerk who open
ed the letter, the name of the place
where it was opened.
This letter was mailed at Cape Town,
October 4, by Consul General Stowe. 1t
was held there one month, apparently,
for the next post mark is that of Dur
ban dated November 4. From Durham
1t was sent to Pretoria and reached Mr..
Macrum in its mutilated form.
The circulars to consuls by the de-
partment, not in themselves important.
but nevertheless Official mail" never
reached Mr.. MacTum. They were confis-
Gated without apology or explanation
by the British censor. AS for Mr. Ma
crum's personal mail, he never heard of
it.
The British authorities are familiar
with the American consular code. On
November g. Mr.. Macrum sent a cable
gram in code to the state department
urgently requesting that he be permit
ted to come home. Usually cable
grams, because of the difference in time
between South Africa and this country,
consume two days in transmission
that is to say, the cable sent by Mr..
Macrum on November s would normal
ly have been received by the state de-
pRrtfnent on November 10. But on No
vember 8, before the cablegram was re-
ceived by the state department certain
" and before it was sent from South
Africa probably, the British papers in
Natal, hundreds of miles away, an
nounced in impressive type that Mr..
Macrum, the American consul at Pre-
toria, desired to be permitted to go
home
The Topeka state journal., 1900-02-20
MRS. ROSS BURNS DEAD
Widow of Famous Citizen Dies
at an Advanced Age.

Mrs. Laura A. Burns, widow of the late
Ross Burns, died in this city this morn
ing after a protracted i'll ness at the age
of 6S years. She was a pioneer woman,
having settled in this city over forty
years ago. She has been a prominent and
valuable woman in every good work; con-
teEaporaneous with the building of the
city and state, she did we'll her part.
Her relatives live in Boston, and the dis
position of the remains await their an
swer. She left a considerable estate,
which was undiSpOSed of by Will. her
husband, Ross Burns, was the gallant
Blue, who was Drained by a dubbed mus
ket as he stood between the wheels fight
ing it. He one of the foremost law
yerS of the west, and the very best OF
men. He had been for years the general
attorney of the Santa Fe railroad and
died years ago after a valorous fight
against disease brought on by his wound.
Despite her sickness and enfeebled con-
dition, she has always taken an active
and hearty interest in the soldier, and at
all times has made his cause her own.
ious years, he never for a moment forgot
her duty to the poor, her neighbors, the
city or the state, and first in her remem-
brance, as if made so by the memory of
soldier, the man behind the gun, who lift
ed its cOlors and bore it to battle. Her
death will be unusually lamented, as that
of her husband was. She left no child
or kin within the state.
The lineage. name and household of
Ross Burns abruptly terminates with her
death. They; are given to history. the
them; and their names, familiar in the
past as household words may be, are
added to the brave, bright list of sturdy
pioneer citizens who builded our mighty
possession of a state and left it for their
monument
The Topeka state journal., 1900-02-20
CHURCH SELLS OUT.
Mormon Telegraph System Trans
fered to Western Union.

Chicago, Feb. 20-Col. r C. Clowry,
vice president and general superintend
ent of the Western Union Telegraph
company, today completed the purchase
of all the telegraph lines of the Desert
Telegraph company which has hereto
fore belonged to and been operated by
tended throughout Utah and to all the
Mormon settlements in the states of
Idaho and Nevada and their construc-
ton by Brigham Young was in ad-
vance of the building of railroads and
for many years they were the prin-
cipal means of immediate communica-
tion for the Mormon church and its
business connections.
Col. J. J. Dickey, superintendent of
the Third district of the Western Union
Telegraph company, with headquarters
at Omaha goes to Salt Lake this after
noon to complete the transfer of the
property
The Topeka state journal., 1900-02-20
TO TRY FILIPINOS..
Insurgent Prisoners Will Be Ar
raigned in Court.

Manila, Feb. 20.-5:50 p. ma mill
tary commission meets at Calamba to-
morrow to try a Filipino member of the
guerilla band which attacked a squad
of Americans February 2, killing a cor
poraL The charges are murder and as
sault with intent to kill. The case is
important, as foreshadowing the policy
of treating guerillas as bandits 1t is
supposed that one reason which has
hitherto deferred the American author
tiles from adopting this policy is that
the insurgents have more than fifty
American prisoners, and may retaliate,
although a few of them were captured
while fighting.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-02-20
how FRENCH DID IT.
British Generals Brilliant Dash Into
Kimberley Described.

NIodder River Monday, Feb. 19.-Al-
though the rapid march Of Gen. French S
division was marked by a number of
conflicts, the actual entry into Kimber-
ley was unOppOsed. When the British
were still eight miles off the signal line
corps intercepted a heliograph message
from the beleaguered garrison to Mod
der river saying:
1.-The Beers are shelling the town"
The advancing column replied: This
is Gen. French coming to the relief of
Kimberley"
The garrison was incredulous and
thought the message was a Boer ruse
and flashed the query:
What regiment are you ?''
The reply satisfied the defenders of
Kimberley that the anxiously awaited
succor was at hand. A few hours later
Gen. French, at the head of a column
made a triumphant entry into the place,
the people surrounding the troops and
1ntermingling with them, cheering wild
ly, grasping the soldiers hands, wav-
ing flags, hats and handkerchiefs and
exhibiting in a hundred ways the in
tensity of their joy.
The inhabitants had been on short ra-
tions for some time eating horse flesh
and living in burrows under heaps of
mine refuse. Diminishing rations were
served out daily at IL O'Clock in the
market square under the shell fire of
the enemy whose guns opened on the
square whenever the inhabitants as
sembled. No horse food was left
Throughout the siege Cecil Rhodes
provided the natives with work and
food and thus kept them quiet.
The miles of convoy bearing provis-
ions for the relief of the column and
the town slowly winding its way across
the plain in the direction of Kimberley,
was the gladdest sight which greeted
the eyes of the besieged for four months
Gen. F'rench's march was so rapid
and the heat SO intense that many of
his horses der of exhaustion
At the meeting of the Modder river
the Beers bolted, leaving their tents.
guns, wagons and large quantities of
ammunition in the hands of the British.
Moving nOrthward the Beers again at
tempted to stem the advance but Gen
French turned their flank and reached
his goal with insignificant Iosses-seven
men killed and thirty-five wounded
during three days, from Wednesday,
Feb. Il, to Friday. Feb. 16 After a
nights rest at Kimberley, Gen. French s
CONTINUED on Sixth Page.)
The Topeka state journal., 1900-02-20
SHY AT CANAL BILL.
Republicans Seem in No Hurry
to Take 1t Up.

Washington, Feb. 20-Before the de-
bate on the Porto Rican tariff bill was
resumed today, the senate bill to au-
tborize the construction of bridge
across the Red River of the North at
Drayton, N. D., was passed.
Mr.. Hepburn Qowa) attempted to Sc
cure an agreement to take up the Mica
raguan canal bill. He asked unani-
nous consent that it be taken up two
weeks from today. Mr.. Richardson
asked if there was anything in the bill
which recognized the existence of the
Clayton -Bulwer treaty.
There is not" replied Mr.. Hepburn.
1.-THE bill provides for absolute owner
Ship
Mr.. Cannon Q1l), chairman of the
appropriations committee, said he was
not prepared to agree at this time to
the consideration of the bill.
There is no objection on this side" !"
observed Mr.. Richardson.
Mr. Hepburn offered to make the
date a week from today, but Mr.. Can
non still dissented.
The house then went into committee
of the whole and Mr.. Newlands CNev).
a member of the ways and means COM
mittee, took the floor in opposition to
the Porto Rican bill.
IN THE SENATE
Washington Feb. 20.-Mr. Perkins at
the opening of the senate today pre-
sented the credentials of Thomas f.
Bard as senator from California for the
term of six years beginning on March 4,
1899 The credentials were filed.
A resolution was adopted authorizing
the printing of a special edition of 5000
copies of the year book of the depart
ment of agriculture for distribution at
the Paris exposition
The Topeka state journal., 1900-02-20

the Phoenix club. The lead was silver
and the club member disposed of it for
$25.
All the money secured by the men,
bers is paid into the clubs treasury and
is expended for the benent of the mem
bers. At one time a rebellious spirit
was shown by a boy who did not belong
to the club and he was hung up by the
thumbs. Another boy who failed to do
as he was hidden was given a coat of
tar The neighborhoOd is greatly work
ed up over the deeds committed by the
youthful brigands and the affair has
reached the anonymous letter stage.
Such letters of warning have been slip
ped under the doors of parties interest
ed. The parents of the boys supposed
to belong to the Phoenix club refuse to
believe any of the stories and as re-
suit several families that were formerly
friendly are now at outs with each
other
The Topeka state journal., 1900-02-20
OFFICERS ELECTED.
Grand Council Royal and Select Mas
ters Adjourns.

The thirty-second annual assembly
of the Grand Council of Royal and Sc
lect Masters of Kansas closed yester-
day after the election of the following
officers for the ensuing year:
Edwin w. Wellington, NJ. I. grand
master. Ellsworth
Bestor G. Brown, I. deputy grand
master, Topeka.
Thos. G. Fitch, I. principal conductor
of work, Wichita.
Peter J. Freling, grand treasurer.
Leavenworth.
William NJ. Shaver, grand recorder,
Topeka.
Rev. Albert Watkins. grand chaplain.
Ellsworth.
VIM. C. F. Reichenbach, grand cap
tain of guard, Topeka
John c. Postlethwaite, grand conduc-
tor of council, Jewell City.
VIM. H. Voeth, grand marshal, Pitts
burg.
Chas. ]. Webb, grand custodian of the
work, Topeka.
watomie.
Spencer P. Wade. grand sentinel, To-
peka.
The grand lodge of Kansas will COM
mence its session in Representative hall
tomorrow morning at O'Clock. The
following are the officers:
M. w, Henry c. Loomis, grand mas
ter, Winfield.
r. w, Charles J. Webb. deputy grand
master, Topeka.
r. w, Perry M. Hoisington, grand
senior warden, Newton.
r. W., Thomas E. Dewey, grand jun
ior warden, Abilene.
R. W., Robert E. Torrington, grand
R. w, Albert K. Wilson, grand secre-
tary, Topeka.
Rev Samuel E. Busser, grand chap
lain, Emporia.
W., BeStOr G. Brown, grand senior
deacon, Topeka.
W., Clarence L. Hogin, grand Junior
deacon, Kansas City.
w. William Julien. grand marshal.
Olathe.
w, ]. j. Miller, grand sword bearer,
Santa Fe.
W., E. B. Corse, grand senior stew
ard. Baxter Springs
w, W. c. Root. grand Junior steward.
Winfield.
w. W. c. Hoffmeister. grand pursui-
want, Beloit.
W., Delos w. Acker, grand tyler, SEN
eca.
BOARD OF CUSTODIANS.
w, William P. Mudgett, Greenleaf.
w, George NJ. Coplin, Paola
W., George F. Pond, Fort Scott.
CHAIRMEN STANDING COMMIT
TEES.
On credentials, Moses Sarbach, Hol-
ton.
On reports of grand officers, Thomas
G. Fitch, Wichita.
On finance and mileage, E. w. Well
lington, Ellsworth.
On chartered lodges, M M. Miller, To-
peka-
On lodge U. D.. Thomas L. Bond, Sa-
lima.
On grievances and appeals, Geo. w.
Clark, Topeka.
On grand lodge property, James. H.
Mccall, Wichita.
On Jurisprudence. Abram H. Ellis. Be
lott.
On correspondence, John C. PostIeth-
waite, Jewell City.
on neurology. William NJ Shaver, To-
peka.