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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-09-14

be expected by tomorrow morn
BELATED DISPATCHES.

BELATED DISPATCHES.
Washington, Sept. 13.-Genern
John NJ. Wilson chief of engineers
u S A has been endeayoring to
communicate with the officer OF
the engineers in csarge of Galvest.
on to ascertain the conditions Of
government property in that city.
Under the engineer corps are
the Notifications built at consid.
cradle expense also the harbor
improvements upon which more
than sS, 900, 900 has been expended
General also was anxious 10 know
whether there had been any loss
of life among the men In his de-
partmeut. This morning he rece-
ived two dispatches one winch
had been delayed in transmission
They are as follows:
"Galveston Tex, Sept. b.
General Wilson, Chief of Engin-
eers, Army Washington: Hurri-
cane caused tide twelve to four
teen feet above mean low, jetties
seem to have settled, cannot yet
be seen with tide three feet above,
probably seriously damaged. Bat
teries practically ruined nothing
but concrete portions left; case,
mate, torpedo buildings, ware
houses, coal wharf wiped out;
dredge Comstock beached ON Pei
ican Flats; will have to be dug out
crew all saved. Tug Ana at VAL
esco on Braxos river and not yes
been heard from. Assistant en-.
gineer Tailor was on the Anna
Superintendent Campbell probab.
ly also. Superintendent Hinkle
at Aransas pass not heard from
other assistants and clerks safe.
Captain Judson's wife reported
here drowned cannot verify this;
self and family safe. Rafferty,,
Baxter, Nichols and Longive safe,
they have probably wired depart
ment already further details of i'm.
portance ascertained.
"RICHE Engineer -
The Oddfellows of Chicksshs
wired $4,000 TO the sufferers at
anIoxr
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-09-14
Lewiston, Me. Sept 1s.

Lewiston, Me. Sept IL.
Returns received from all but two
of the 52l cities and towns show
the following vote for governor,
Hill, republican, 1886; Lord, dem.
ocrst, 39,91l; Rogers, prohibition
ist 3,l07; Dermond. socialist 455
republican plurality 33,445.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-09-14

Saratoga, N. Y, Sept. 12.-
The Demostate convention today
nominated this ticket:
Governor-John B. Stanchfeld
of Chemung.
Lieutenant Governor-WilIiam
Mackey Of Erie.
Secretary of state-John I.
Norton of Rennsalaer.
Comptroller Edwin S. Atwat-
er of Dutchess.
Treasurer-John B. Judson, of
Fulton.
Attorney General Thomas F.
Conway, of Clinton.
Engineer and surveyor-Russel
K. Stewart, of Onondago.
Whiskey can be absolutely re-
lied on as inaccurate senses taker.
Paradoxical as it may appear
when man is completely broken
down he looks all broken up.
1t makes some men tired just to
see other men work.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-09-14
caught.
japanese Have Arrested the Man
who Killed Ketteler. Have
Turned Him Over to the
German Authorities.

The Japanese have arrested the
assassin of Baron Won Ketteler,
the late German minister to China
The assassin who has been handed
over to the Germans by the Japa
nese has confessed his guilt. He
was arrested while trying to sell a
watch with the initials which he
admitted taking from the boey Of
Baron Won Ketteler. He after
wards admitted the crime. saying
that the imperial government or
dered the commission Of the act.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-09-14

The Oddfellows of Chicksshs
wired $4,000 TO the sufferers at
Galveston today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-09-14

1t makes some men tired Just to
see other men work.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-29
JOHNSON HAD RESIGNED,
Missing Episcopal Minister Quit the
Ministry Just Before His Mys-
terious Disappearance.

NEW YORK, Dec, SS,--The Tribun,
prints the following;
The fact that the Rev. James Leba,
ron Johnson. the former assistant rec.
tor OF Grace church. was formally dc.
posed from the ministry OF the Protes.
tant Episcopal church about a week
ago has become known to hts friends
in this city. It has been aseertalned
that he was deposed from the ministry
at his own request and that the an
nouneement OF his deposition stated
that there Is no reflection upon his
moral character IN the proceedings,
Mr. Johnson disappeared about two
weeks ago and his friends have not had
any word from him. About the time
Of his disappearance he wrote 10 Blsh.
op Potter expressing a determination
70 give up the ministry and :sQuesI.
:rg that an ANNOUNCEMENT OF the iepo-
sition be made, Bishop Potter caused
the announcement to be made at the
church Of the Ascension, although Mr..
johnson had not been associated with
the work OF that church.
Mr., Johnson had resigned his place
as assistant rector OF Grace church
and his resignation had been accepted.
He had resigned the place OF chaplain
in the fire department and Fire Com
missioner Scannell had placed the let
ter OF resignation on file.
Mr.. Johnson left the sanitarlum at
n, V, about two weeks ago.
He had been suffering with nervous
troubles since last spring. He went
to Europe for stay OF two months
at that time. but he was not benefit
ted much by the trip. Friends OF Mr..
Johnson in this city say that his health
was shattered by overwork.
At the time Of the great lire which
destroyed the steamship piers and some
n the ships of the North German Lloyd
Inc In Hoboken. Mr. Johnson was on
l fire boat On the North river He
saw some Of the sailors who were inn
,r!soned on the saale thrustlng their
heads and hands out OF the port holes
II the ship and appealing for help.
rhis excitement was so great that he
became H.
1t is believed by many OF his friends
hat he is in the West and that he
viii return as soon as his health has
,een restored. His father. Archdeacon !
Johnson. Of New Brighton. L. l.. has
aid that he does not know where his +
ON is.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-29
JAPANESE sMUGGLEp IN.
System OF Fraud Discovered at Inter-
national Boundary Line Between
Seattle and Vancouver.

CHICAGO. Dec, sS.-A dispatch to
the Record from Vancouver. II. c..
says:
John Watchorn, agent OF the United
States immigration bureau AZ Tacoma,
left today for Washington. where he
win lay before the authorities the de-
tails OF complete system OF fraud
perpetrated In defiance OF the United
States custom laws at the internat-
ional boundary line betwten here and
Seattle.
With Inspector Healy, OF Vancouver.
Commissioner watchorn has lately un-
earthed the facts OF how a large num-
Der OF Japanese laborers were railroad
ed across the border The japanese
were hired out to farmers In Washing.
ton and Oregon through large Japa-
nese contractors.
Two months ago Secret Service OF
hcer Sargent was sent from Washing
ton and with the inspector here has
been making a full investigation. his
reports state that about 1900 INDECENT
Japanese in all have been taken across
since August.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-29

The boya who were saved trom the
wreck are expected to arrive next week
at wnhelmshaven and to go aboard
the Stein,
Emperor William win 40 10 Hamburg
ON January Srd to inspect the Ham
burg American liner Princess Victoria
Louise. prior to her excursion to the
West indies, His majesty win spend
the night on board.
The Hamburg Real Estate Assocla.
tion has voted 10000 marks for the
preparation OF plans for a university as
means Of enhancing real estate val.
ues.
The conference or Iron workers and
coal miners that has been IN session In
Boehum adopted resolution demand
Ing the following amendment to the
Prussian mining laws;
Tristan eight-hour shift for sub.
terranean workers.
Second-Prohibtlon OF female labor
IN mines and on plants belonging to
mines.
Third-Prohibitiou OF subterranean
work In the case OF boys under IL
years OF age.
Fourth-compulsory organisation OF
labor committees.
Fttth-Thorough reform Of the min
ers' mutual aid schools,
The establishment OF free harbor
At Emden Is expected TO make II an
important port for American wood,
firms have already order
ed 10000 tons OF pitch pine TO be sent
there for shipment via the Dortmund-
Ems canal. A joint wood stock COM
pany has been established in Emdcn
to import pitch pine and other goods
In large quantities,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-29
THE HALE CENT.

A movement is on foot 10 put q one
half cent coin in general use In the
United States. Several suggestions have
been made TO the government, and
document was presented, signed by the
heads Of department. stores In the var
lous large cities throughout the coun-
try, showing the need for the. money
In making change. Progress finds many
methods Of improvement, but for half
century past, in spite Of many imlta-
tiOns, nothing has arisen to equal Hos
letters Stomach Bitters. the greatest
benefactor the human race has ever
known. This medicine cures conshpa-
lion. Indigestion. dyspepsia billousness.
nervousness and gleeplessness, also pre-
vents malaria, fever and ague. 30 sure
TO get the genuine with our Private
Revenue Stamp over the neck Of the
bottle.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-29
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL.
Illinois State Teachers Assoc latlon
Favors Il Under Restrictions.

CHICAGO. Dee. sS.-A special to the
Record from Springfield H.. says;
At the State Teachers Association
now in session In this city leading
representatives u the high school see
ton placed the seal OF their approval
upon the game of football with proper
supervision by high school authorities
and under such regulation as shall in
sure the elimination of brutality. AZ
ter thorough discussion on the mer-
ils VI nigh school athletics, the fol-
lowing resolutions were unanimously
adopted:
iies0Ned. that II Is the senac OF this
meeting that the evils that have ac-
cOUpanied football In our high schools
are not inherent In The game itself.
but aN the result Of the imperfect
understanding and execution of the
proper requirements for Us supervision
and control.
Resolved. that the game should be
continued; that lis merits receive more
careful and intelligent direction from
school authorities: that a committee OF
six be- named 10 draft u plan for the
better regulation and control of all In
tcr.hlgh school athletic contests
The committee win formulate rcgii-
lations to be- submitted 10 the high
schools for signing and only those
schools obligated 10 conform to these
rules viii be- allowed TO enter contests.
The central feature of the organization
VIII be faculty contr0h
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-29
pRrYFus WANTS A HEARING.
His Letter to the Premier Sets Paris
AhlaAe with Excitement,

NEW YORK, Dec, ss,--A dispatch "a
the World from Paris says;
Tho letter from nreytis 10 Premier
Waldcck- Rousseau demanding new
hearing has set Paris ablaEe with ex.
element
The Nationalist will hold secret
eonolayc TO decide upon what action 90
take In view or the threatened revival
OF this celebrated AFFAIR" which twill
not down"
The Impression prevails that nrcyfua
Is now In this city some usually we'll.
Informed persons insist tina, his letter 10
the premier was carefully prepared after
consultation with various distinguished
men, one OF them being especially con.
splcuous, The absence ot any date 10
the letter " pointed to Us an evidence
that nreytus II here,
The Drcyfus letter was provoked BY
Henri Rochcforts assertion In the In
translgeant that Drcyfus sent To En-
peror William In 1894 u document stolen
from the German embassy In Paris.
which document constituted direct evil
dcnce OF the crime FOR which" the ex.
captain writes. II have been twice con-
dcmned unjustly,"
Everybody believes that II an Inquiry
Is accorded II win mean n revival OF
the case. The Natlonalists are palpably
alarmed. lest prcyfus former counsel.
now stronger than ever, may ind u for.
mldahlc majority In both houses OF the
Legislature; that soaded by tho in
suits og the opposition Il viii order an
investigation. which will result In an
other court martial on the ground tha,
new evidence has been discovered. The
wiser Nationalist heads severely blame
Roehetort FOR prceIpIIatlng a new d.
lemma.
The World correspondent has inter.
viewed several leaders In the senate
and chamber, They simply express
satisfaction at Dryrus dlguIned de.
OF Rochcfort's statement
and said they expect an investigation |
viii be granted RochcforI. proud OF
having raised rumpus, talks hotly |
about traitors and declares that Drry. I
'us' letter Is q blum
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-29
GOLF ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT.
Name OF Andrew Carnegie Prominently
Mentioned,

NEW YORK. Dec. 2S.-The Journal
and Advertiser prints the following:
Secretary Kerr. OF the United States
Golf Association. has admitted that
the nominating committee Of the as.
ISOLATION has been appointed but re-
fused to make public their names.
The question as to who will be NOM
mated for president is OF more than
usual prominence and interest, owing
to the fact that Andrew Carnegie has
been prominently mentioned for the Of
fice. The only other person OF proml-
nence mentioned for the Office Is Ho-
bart Chatheld Taylor. OF Chicago. who
is now vice-president OF the organiza-
ton.
The constitution of the United States
Coli Association says that the nominat-
ing committee must announce the list
of candidates within thirty days Of the
annual meeting, which takes place In
February.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-29

the minister, but Its contents win not
be officially divulged by the department,
II is understood. however, that Mr.,
Isoomls indicates that the revolutions
lists are not making any headway and
that the government is In control OF the
situation, At the same time he appar-
emily does not think II advisable for
the training ship Hartford to be with
drawn, as desired by the department.
Mr. Loomis has begun his investl-
cation OF the controversy between the
New York and Bermudese Asphalt
Co. and the syndicate consisting Of c.
F. Warner, p, r. ouInlan and p, Sui
livan, to which the Venezuelan govern
ment transferred the concession OF an
asphalt lake claimed by the New York
and Bermudese Company Mr.. Loomis
believes that the action OF the vene-
zueian government was arbitrary in
character, but he has not made any rec.
ommepdatiOn. The department win no,
act till he has done SO.
Rear-Admiral crowninshleld. chief OF
he naval bureau Of navigation, called
IN Secretary Hay to ascertain il the
OF AFFAIRS in Venezuela per-
nitted the Hartford 10 40 to Trini-
had to transfer to the Buffalo a portion
u the trained landsmen. receiving in
'eturn the men Just enlisted, 1t is ex-
,ected that the department will. In
'iew OF the dispatch from Mr.. Loomis,
'equest that the Hartford remain at
a Guayra.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-29
SHOT HIS DIVORCED WIFE.
French Nobleman Murdered His Wife
in the Streets OF Nice.


NEW YORK. Dec. ga dispatch to
the Herald from Nice says:
vieomte Jules de Bernouilly shot his
divorced wife here last night. The
shooting took place in the Rue de La
Paix. The Vicomte fired six shots at
his wife, who had strength enough to
call for help and take refuge in shop.
where she died shortly afterward.
Nine. Benouilly was not quite "a
years old. she had been divorced from
her husband for sixteen months. The
husband remained intensely jealous Of
his wife and kept constant watch OF
her movements
There was one child. a girl Of years.
who had been entrusted to the moth
er's care. 1t seems the child was an
other cause Of discord between the d.
vorced couple, as the husband wanted
to have charge Of his daughter.
De Bernouilly is SO years old He
appears to have long premeditated the
crime and is said to have frequently
told friends Of his intention Of killing
se;is wife. Directly after he had com
mitted the crime he went to the near
est police station and gave himself
up. -.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-29
CONTRACTS NOT AWARDED.
It Is Certain. However. That Fore
River Engine Company VIII
Construct Two Vessels.

BOSTON. Dec. 2s.-Secretary OF the
Navy Long, in an interview. explained
that as yet no awards OF battleship con-
tracts have been made. He said that
the statement that two contracts had
gone to the Fore River Engine Com
pany was not quite correct. He had
no doubt that the Fore River Company
would get the contrcc:.::. but It is stipu.
lated that the company is 70 be incor.
peFated fst The win be done soon.
Most Of the bids for battleshlps. Sec
retary Long said. were above the price
limit set by the government. The Fore
River Company bid inside the limit.
however. and would undoubtedly get
the contract after Incorporating.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-29
WOULD BUILD GREAT ROAD.
Warden of Penitentiary Proposes to
Have Convicts Make Highway
to Buffalo From New
~, York City.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2S.- Warden
Hayes. of the Kings county peniten-
tiary. has a bodybuilding plan which
he would like to put into effect be-
tween New York City and Buffalo.
making highway $50 feet wide and
42C miles long.
He thinks the work could be done by
the convicts in the penal institutions
Of the state. which he believes would
prevent prisoners from growing des-
pondent from lack Of work. There
would be no expense to the state, he
thinks. as the proposition stands now.
He has interested the state prison COM
mission and the prison reform associa-
ton in the proposed undertaking. 1t
is considered that the scheme would
require about ten years.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-29
NEW BARGE CANAL.
Recommended to New York Legislature
by State Engineer.

ALBANY. n. Y. Dec. ga barge
canal costing ss2,OOO,OOO. following very
closely the present lines Of the Erie
except that while touching large cities
it may not blsect them. Is what State
Engineer Bond will recommend to the
legislature on or about February 2.
The most minute details will be given
In the report. maps furnished and even
the character Of the soil through which
the excavations run will be furnished.
1t is probable that electricity viii be
recommended for motive power.
Lieutenant-G Governor Timothy L.
Woodruff. who is in the city. is posi-
tive that the recommendations will be
agreed to by the Legislature. for he as
serts that already twenty-five members
Of the senate are in favor Of it. II
the legislature passes it. the measure
will go before the people next fall.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-29
pADERBwsKi NOT KILLED.
False Rumors Circulated Concerning
the Great Pianist.

NEW YORK. Dec. 2s.--A dispatch TO
the Herald from Paris says.
The rnmOr cabled from New York
that Paderewski had been killed In a
duA In Paris caused much anxiety
among his friends In Paris who. how
ever, Immediately pointed out that part
OF the rumor at least was Incorrect as
Paderewskl and his wife left Paris on
Sunday night for Switzerland.
II IL learned that telegram has
been received in Paris from Paderew-
ski g son. saying that his father and
stepmOther arrived at the yacht Nor
ges. near Lausanne, safely that night.
A Herald correspondent saw tele-
gram from Paderewslis wife In which
no mention was made OF the great
pianist fighting or even being wounded.
but says distinctly that he was better,
referring possibly TO the cold from
which he had been suffering.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-29
GERMANY's NEW NAVY.
Seven New Vessels Have Been launch
ed and Six More Are in Process
OF Construction.

BERLIN, Dec. 2S.-The Berliner Post,
summarizing Germany's naval progress
this year, says that seven vessels have
been launched, including two battle
ships. one large cruiser and four small
cruisers. The paper also calls atten-
tion to the unprecedented activity in
the building Of warships, six Of which
are now in process Of construction, in
cluding four battleships, one large crui-
ser and one gunboat.
The school ship Stein viii be fitted
out to replace the Gneisenau, which
recently founderd off Malaga harbor.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-29
Porto Rican Legislation No De.
parture From Correct Principles
BUT 1T WAS A DEPARTURE
View Taken BY Congress Was crediiabIe 10
the Generosity Patriotism snd Ia.
eHsirial Spirit q lhe Amer
leas People,

CINCINNATI. Dec. Ex-senator For
aker has made a reply to the recent
speech at Ann ArBon Mieh. Of former
President Benjamin Harrison. in which
Mr.. Harrison criticised the Porto Ri
can policy Of the government. charac-
terizing II as departure from correct
principles.
Senator Foraker said on this point:
IAN questions arising upon our Por-
TO Rican legislation are soon to be
passed upon by the supreme court. I
do not care to discuss them at this
time but It is in order to say that
the view taken by congress. as refiec-
ted by that legislation. was creditable
to the generosity. patriotism and in
dustrial spirit OF the American people.
ut is true that the legislation for
Porto Rico was a departure. but 1t is
not true that It was departure from
correct principles"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-29
VALUABLE RACER DEAD.
lieutenant Gibson. for Whom His Own
er Was Offered $4,000.

CHICAGO, Dec. 2S.-Thc Tribune
says:
Lieutenant Gibson. an even money Ia
vorite for the American derby last
summer. in which race he ran poor
third, after having performed brilliant
ly in Kentucky. winning the derby and
the Clark stakes in record time. died
a week ago last Tuesday at Washing
ton Park track. after suffering for sew
eral months from the effects of being
fired"
Charles H. Smith. the owner. at one
time refused an offer Of $4,000 for
him.
After the colts remarkable work in
Louisville and Cincinnati and his poor
showing in the American derby. the
general opinion was that Gibson had
been given too much fast work in
preparation for the big Iaee here. A
little later came the news that he had
broken down and had been fired for
a bowed tendon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-29
CORNER IN BEANS.
Heavy Advance in Price and Continued
Rise Predicted.

CHICAGO, Dec. PA corner in
beans is being engineered by the Albert
Dixon Company. Within two weeks
the price has risen from $1.S4 per bushel
to 1920. and retailers predict a further
advance to $3.50 within a fortnight.
Heavy purchases by the government
are said to be at the bottom Of the
boom in prices.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-29
SHIPS NARROWLY ESCAPED.
Heavy Seas Put out Fire on British
Ship AlmOra.

VICTORIA. b. c.. Dec 2S.-The Brit
ish ships Melville Island and Almora
on their arrival at Sydney had a tale
to tell Of their narrow escape from
destruction with all on board. Fire
broke out In the Melville Island on oc-
tobyr rs. as she was bound to sgd
ney. and for days her crew was kept
busy fighting the flames.
The fire on the Almora started on
August 9, but two days later she was
caught in a heavy gale which sent
seas on board and to this fact the cap
tain says the vessel owed her salvation.
for the fire was soon extlngulshed af-
ter the gale.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-29
ENGLISH PILGRIMAGE.
Party Of Two Hundred Making Trip
to Rome.

NEW YORK. Dec. 2S.-A dispatch to
the Tribune from London says:
The Duke of Norfolk and band Of
over 200 English pilgrims have Just
started for Rome. 1t has been alleged
that he is paying the travelling ex-
penses Of the bulk Of this party, but
this is absurd. The cost Of the Jour-
ney and stay in Rome has been cheap
ened by tourist agents until the figures
are almost the lowest on record for
continental travel. Cardinal Vaughan
will join the pilgrims in Rome and the
pope will receive and address them.