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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-07-08

Contest In the Courts over . Din-
mond Seizure.

CHICAGO, July Argument will be
made IN the United States district court
Tuesday TO determine the status OF the
customs laws between the United States
and the Philippines. This was an ac-
lion brought by the government for the
seizure OF fourteen diamond rings brought
from the philippines TO Chicago by Emil
PCppSe. a soldier.
The matter will be- fully argued before
Judge kohlsaat who Is expected to give
another ruling On the important question.
Does the constitution follow the dag"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-07-08
TOvwne II N0ncOm initial.

KANSAS CITY. July 7-Charles A.
Towne. asked today II he would with
draw from the Populist ticket In order
that Stevenson's name may be substi-
tutad and the Populist ticket made to
CORRESPOND with that OF the Democratic
national convention, is quoted as saving:
III cannot say anything Just now IN
make an announcement I'm few days"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-07-08

WASHINGTON Iuly THE var se.
PARTNER, has resolved the following "a
nNa-
~Cag: Robert n. Huston. Fcrty-seveuth
United States volunteer infantry. Ste! ~
~ July {
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-07-08
List OF Philippine Casualties.

W ASH NJ TN. july I.-tEen. MarAr-
thus states the casualty list is as fol-
lows;
Manila. July Z
Killed, July T. Maniling tuzon, Twen-
tN-tourth Infantry, VIII Webb. June 10.
Atlao, fsnay Twenty-eixth Infantry,
Frank J. kague; July !. Rosario, CAVtte,
TMrty-cighth infantry Claude NJ Davis
Twenty fourth Infantry Second Lieut.
EduArd Mitchell. wounded ln the
shoulder, moderate; Pcnardna. tunon.
Thirty fourth Infantry. errgf samuel
3. damage - bridge. LuEon. Thirtieth In
fantry, Fret SorEt Erncst 1. Hamilton.
wounded In arm slight William n
HlonEos I.eyte Twenty infantry.
OWN AcCauaty wounded IN thiSn. slight.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-07-08
Native Troop. ORGANIZED.

WASHINGTON. July The war de-
paTtment has bean informed OF thn or
SANITATION q squadron q Philippine
cavalry by i&eut. Col. Wilhcr r. wilder
Forty third Infantry. T. :, V. consist
ms % four troopA ~ native scouts. has-
ms a maximum % ~ men 80 the rrpoq
engaged 20 serve until June. 1871 unle 81
sooner discharged Tho barracks an
CAi0ocan have been designated a. the
Rendezvous Of the squadron
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-11-15
DuPtD WATERLOO PEOPLE.
Converted, iIobo with Romantic stor

Con1 erted Hobo With Romantic Story
Prove Il Fraud
Waterloo, Ia. Nov. 15.-Durinng the
recent revival meetings held here there
was one convert whom the church
folks will have cause to remember. A
younS man giving the name of George
CadGuiy was strolling by the Immense
tabernacle in which the meetings were
held and Was attracted by the sweet
strains of the gospel hymns from
within. Cadleury was q hobo of the
veliest type, and at the close of the
meeting, When Il cali for those who de-
sired To seek the straight and narrow
pathway Was made Cadbury was at
the head of the procession. He told
them that he was the son of Cadbury,
the world famous cocoa maker OF
birmingham, England. That he had
run away from home When only Is
wears old and had been buffeted about
the country for a period of sixteen
years. living the life OF a common
tramp. Many and prolonged We're the
hallelujahs and the aInens at>the re-
turn OF the errng ono TO the fold. Cad
bury was provided With a meal ticket,
given II suit of clothes and furnished
with room until such time as he
could communicate with his parents
and be recalled to England. He imnle-
diately penned q penitent note to his
father, and this was enclosed With an
other ono from the local secretary Of
TIE Y. NJ. c. A., explaining totheanx
ious parents that the Maynard SON had
at last found his way into the fold and
only awaited the word to return and
gladden. the home which his Wicked
Tess had enveloped in gloon. The re-
ply wls awaited with high hopes and
in the meantime the young man was
given light work about the Y. Nj. G. ~.
rooms until an Industrious farmer near
DeWar requested his services in the
corn field George went to Dewsr to
husk corn for the farmer and since
that time has not been heard from
here although he may he there still.
The father in England vas heard
from yesterday, however, in a briefly
worled cablegram, saying: PROSE-
cute George Absolute fraud"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-11-15
AMUR RIVER CHOKEO
WITH CHINESE DEAD
Belgian Traveller Says Scene all
BIagoyetchensk Was Horrible
Beyond Description,
pEKlNG MUST BE AN "oPzN PORT
One CT the Conditions the Po~ers Will
Probably Impose on China IN the
FINAL settlement = Russians
Capture am Arsenal.

London, Nov. 15.-The Globe this aft
efaoon publishes letter from Belg-
ian gentleman who has been travelling
TO Picking via the Trans Siberian rail-
road. He describes, under date of Sep
TENDER c, what ne saw in the Amus
river His account SURPRISES in horror
those previously published.
The scenes l Witnessed during the
three days since the steamer left
Blagovetchensis, he says, are horri~
BILE beyond the power OF description.
Two thousand were deliberately
drowned at Aiorxo, 2,co0 at Rahe. 5000
around Blagovetchensk, a total of
1000 corpSes encumbering the river.
among which were thousands of wo-
men aud children Navigation is all
but impossible. Last week the boat
had TO plough, her way through a tam
gled mass OF corpses dashed together
by their long hair. The banks are lit
orally covered With corpses. In the
curves of the stream We're dark, put
rid. smelling masses of human flesh
and bone, surSing and swiiylg in the.
steamers wake. The captain Nainly
ordered fun speed ahead.
.'l'rom Blagovetehansil to Aigun,
forty-iiye nilometres, numerous VIII
lagos studded the bank, with thrlv-
ing, industsious population OF over
100000. No one will ever kMo& ths
number of those who perished.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-11-15
MIXERS Ale ORDERED OUT.
llaosl,r state Operators Refuse to Gran

Liaosicr state Operators Refuse to Grant
Demand ard 3 Strike Is Declared.
Indianapolis, Ind. NOV. Blowing to
the destination of Indiana coal opera
tors at yesterdays conference to ac-
cept the Illinois scale of wages the
mining industry in the state is idle to-
day. except in Il few places where the
hoisling engineers refused In obey the
order OF their labor organization. About
Coco men are idle in the block coal
feds in Clay county and all bitumi
nous fields except along the NandaIia
and Clinton district.
n conference was held in this city
yesterday, at which the leading opera
tors of the state We're present and also
the executive officers OF the National
brotherhood of Hosting Engineers. The
scale submitted is the one now paid in
Illinois by the operators of that state.
The operators were willing to pay the
present scale in Indiana until the
convention of the United Mine Work
els of America at Indianapolis in Jam
uary at WhSl time the question of
paying the Illinois scale to the Indiana
miners WAS TO have been considered
When the operators announced their.
intention of refusing to sign the scale
until the matter could be decided at
the Indianapolis convention, Secretary
jenkins and Chief Taylor of the Hoist
ing Engineers Brotherhood wired the
officials of the different mining districts
declaring q sttille.
The adoption of the Illinois scale in
Indiana would mean an advance of at
least 20 per cent.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-11-15
WANTS HIS OLD CABINET
Mckinley Hopes 10 Retain His Pres
emf Advisers---Fo Forthcoming
Message Is Discussed.

Washington, Nov. 1o.-At a meeting
of the cabinet today President McISin-
ley, discussing the recent electiCUs and
their results, expressed the hope that
every member OF the cabinet would re-
main in his official family during the
next four years. He regarded the re-
suit of the elections as an Endorsement
net only Of his own ideas and policies.
but also of the administration of every
department of the government.
The cabinet meeting was devoted
largely to q discussion between the
president and his advisers on his forth
coming message to congress. Each
member furnished forecast of his an
nual report. 1T was practically decided
that the recommendation in the mes
sage on the subject Of the war revenue
taxes will advocate a small reduction.
scaling down the total revenue about
S15.oeo,0G0. Just where the decrease will
be made has not been determined Con-
siderable attention Will lie devoted to
the Nicaraguan canal in the message,
but the presidents recommendations
Eaye not yet been clearly formulated.
The Chinese question was discussed
cnly IN Il general way. 1t was stated
by one member that there we're no adj
vices III the hands of the government
tending to confirm the story cabled by
Dr. Morrison to the London Times to
the effect that the ministers had form
ulated demands on tic Chinese govern
ment which included the execution of
eleven high officials, the razing OF the
Taliu forts and the prohibition OF the
future importation of war material in
to the empire. Another member dis
cussing this dispatch said previous adj
vices to the government indicated DIR.
Morlison's dispatch was very fair-ex-
position of the demands that had been
formulated by the ministers.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-11-15
JEROME W, HOOT
is FOUND GUILTY
Waterloo Jury conylcts Him Of At
tempting to Murder His
Wife.
END CT SENSATIONAL CASE
Dcf,p,'ant Unmoved When the verdlcS
Was Observation-Disclosures From
Many Cities Testified Against
Him.

Waterloo, Ia, Nov. 15.-The case Of
state VS.. Jerome w. Hoot was given to
the jury at 6 o'clock last evening, and
at III O'clock verdict was reached
finding the prisoner guilty of assault
With intent to commit murder. Tha
case has been the hardest fought of
any trial ever held in Blackhawk coun-
~, and has attracted wide attention.
The crime was that of sending his wife
OF its construction and the cunning dis
Played in making and sending it for a
lcis Tune GetiedeVery effort at solution.
1t WAS only the great publicity of the
case, and the novelty of Hoot's design
that brought out the evidence upon
which the defendant was found guilty
Witnesses residing in Omaha, Des
Moines. Davenport, Chicago and New
orleans testified, and an ullbroSen
Chain OF evidence WAS woven about the
prisoner, most OF it having been pro-
cured since the arrest of Hoot in New
orleans in il nt;ary. 1850, where he was
living under the name of j. w. How.
ara.
The case has been stubbornly fought
by the best legal faint but the evidence
.Nttfa 's'p JNCl ltcliLfills5iS ttS1 ll1S
prisoner that The defense relied almost
wholly upon technicalities of the law.
The question of jurisdiction was the
paramount issue advanced in an ALL
day argument to direct verdict for
the defendant but the motion was ovef-
ruled, and after several more hours OF
o,ssitory from both sides the case was
given into the hands of the jury, with
TIE result before mentioned.
The defendant was brought into the
court room when the verdict was read.
He maintained the same stold indiffer-
eilce that has characterized his de-
meaflor since the case opened.
His wife, Nettic NJ. Hoot ut whose
life the Internal machine was directed,
has been present throughout the trial.
but did not appear when the verdict
was read. SHE had expressed a fear
her husband would be acquitted and
was alarmed ut what his future course
might ne in case he ncgained his lib
erty.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-11-15

the campaign. The question is whether
ti!e present leadership of Tammany
Hall will continue to dominate the All
fans OF the city.
L do not know who will form this or
Ganization and ] have no direct knnwl.
edgo OF the parties wtlo will control it.
lac undoupted ooJeet of the organiza-
ton VII! be TO give the democrats or
lie greatet New York q candidate fo1.
mayor WHO tina peop.s would be glad
to see in that office.
II honestly believe that il Bird S.
co!er had been nominated this result tn
tnts stats would be dllte.ent ] believe
that ~, Cosg would not only haYs
would have added strength to SIR Rrvs
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-11-15
PORTO RICO NOT FOREIGN.
United States Judge Browns Decision on


rnited States Judge Browns Decision on
the Point.
New York, Nov. 15.-.Unlted States
fudge Addison Brown has decided that
Porto Rico is not a foreign country.
The case was brought by Joseph Big
ey. Christian Huns and Thomas Torg-
tsoil, pilots, against the New York and
Porto Rico Steamship company and
sthers for pilotage fees for services Of
cred and rejected for the steamship
Ponce and the schooner G. +. Whittier
June last.
1t was understood the libellants were
untitled to sln.SS provided it was found
hat tie vessels We're bound to or from
! foreign port and We're not EN-
gagged OF employed in the coastirg
trade" In his decision Judge Brown
says:
ut is evident that Porto Rico, since
The ceas!on of the island by Spain to
the United States is not a foreign port.
is it is subject solely to the sovereign
" and dominion of this country"
This wipes out pilotage charges and
tie judge. therefore, dismissed the H.
bels with costs.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-11-15
To Gust Telephone Company,

Des Moines. Ia, Nov. 15.-suit was
begun yesterday by f. NJ. Hubbeil and
e. e. Campbell to Gust the Iowa (BelD
Telephone CORN any from the streets Of
Des Moines. Oh the ground that it's
franchise has expired and thatthe wires
and poles cucumber the streets. The
company will resist on the ground that
the city has repeatedly recognized it's
existence since the franchise expired,
End also on the ground of vested rights,
having more than 100000 invested in
it's plant
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-11-15
PekING AN .09ER PoRT."
One OF the Conditions Tint May BE Inn
posed Upon China.

posed Upon China.
Washington, Nov. 15-In addition to
the points said to be agreed upon at
Picking as basis of a settlement with
China, as announced in the cable dis
patches, it is understood several othe~
points are likely to receive attention
when the matter is taken UP With the
Chinese envoEs. One of these is as to-
making the city of Peking an open
port for, While it is not on the sea-
coast. the purpose is TO extend to it the
freedom of commerce and intercourse
With foreigners which NOW applies only
to those open ports designated by
treaties with China. The suggestions
that this action will be taken has BEEN
made in high Chinese quarters and Its
advsabiiity urged. because Picking, as
capital of the Chinese empire. is the
center of influence throughout the
country. Another point Which may be
proposed is that capital punishment.
by heheading or otherwise, shall not
occur in the future by imperial edict
alone, but only after a trial such as is
given in civilized countries. the ac-
cused having an opportunity to be
heard. This does not apply to the exc
cutions made necessary by the Boxer
movement.
Confirms London 4Atlviccs.
Berlin, Nov. 15.-Scmi- ofticial dis
patches from Peking, dated the 18th,
gives the text OF joint note of the
powers TO China, confirming the Lon
don Times dispatch dated the 11tf1-
Among the additional stipulations the
note requires China TO erect cXpiatory
monuments in every foreign or interna-
tional buryng ground where graves
have been profaned.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-11-15

which elects a successor to Senator Wei.
lington and before which Mr. German or
Governor Smith Will be the candidate for
While Mr.. German was rot friendly to
cleveland during his second term, it cen
safely be said that many Of the most
would favor party reorganization with
such men as Don Dickinson, William c.
Whitney and Grover Cleveland as leaders,
German and Hill.
San Francisco. Cal. Nov. e.-James C.
Sinms, chairman Of the democratic state
committee, Gays: There are many good
democratic leaders. Some like German.
ard HIM Is a strong man, but until the
present chaotic condition clears IL is no
use to say anything.
South DAKOTA Expressions.
John Q. Bowler, Pierre. S. D., chair
MAJ, man OF the democratic wing of the fusion
ticket; 49,, ~ feel thar IL the east viii not
have BrNan, as the Vote in the last two
campaigns indicates, some eastern man
MI, MA have to be called upon for reorgan-
z. n Mcclure, Pierre, S. D.. former
aemocratic candidate for governor:
,cieveland would he the best man TO lead
l l, reorganizatioa of democracy, bat
Keep back large following. | think 1t
VIII need AN eastern man who has Il rec
ORD as an old-.ia;c party leatier. The
tasK VIII De difficult one, as many
o. the democrats have been led To popu-
listic ideas by Bryan. ana the old party s
practicaiiN eliminated in many western
Bryan SIN Young.
- h. Morss. lndlaaapoiis. Ind, cx-con.
SUI general 10 PARIS, e,.itor of the demo
cratic party organ: II don't know that
Mr. Bryan'a friends VIII ask chat he be
doubt II they VIII. " i.,ic is!r Bryan will
not be u candidate In 1904, he is sim a
H osar 1laH, A.. ana nay be e.eeied president
q % on raj IN W l,,,.
tween Low and Inc llcAt clection."
E!nmitt G. Logan. Louisville, KY. of
sae .veniag Times: ''ihe last of Bryan?
date for The presidenc, only a little over
tour years. Henry Cay was first NOM
mated Tor president in 1851 and he WAS
!ss- 10. seWard was . candidate from 1870
10 1860. Webster from xiv anil his deatn
IN NO. B.a!ne sau1';i.s ha!i OF his ifa
scott, Duuslas, Greedy Sherman, and "A
score of other men more f;lnlous lnan
many OF our pres iehls time and again
sought the giitterias prize, and wsnt 10
several OF them emi,itters,l W 9 nave noe
heard the last of or from Mr Bryan.
ZOO Eariy, says German.
Senator German: 1T is too carly TO talk
Or even lhii.N about reorganizins In, DEM
oGfatlc party. The Gefeat was so over
WieGing and the Knockout so complete;
that We must have time to recover our
hfeat!i before making any predictions or
calculating ;.s To the future policy OF the
democratic party.
~ Is not tl:e time 10 Indulge in Grim
nations or denominations. We must ac.-
ceElt lie result rs TIE Cain and deliberate
dlVitluai Interests, We must accept the
verdict rs an evidence that the business
intIeresib OF the countf$ are unwiiling TO
lntcfiere with the. present prosperous
condition existing throughout the land.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-11-15
Utilizing Mater powor.

Kansas City Star: The technical press
of Europe just now abounds in descrip-
tons of the exploitation of water pow
or. France. Italy and Switzerland are
just discovering the amount of energy
that goes to waste on their water
a'seds. Costly black coal Is to be re-
placed with the cheap white COAL" al
tire snow and glaciers Of the Alps have
fuel is that 1t is constantly removed by
the energy Of the sun. whereas the
black product Of the Same energy
slowed IN the earth Ia subject to sx,
haustion,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-11-15
Why He Played Well.

Philadelphia Press: Mrs. wayuppe-I
thought the wedding ,uusic magnificent.
a throbbing note Of triumph, Of iaefrable
joy, seemed to run through it. as though
the organist We're inspired.
MIS-. Suw!tt--Ths orsaatst was Inspired
90 9oups. lie was the bridS's first hus-
mony no more.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-11-15
ROYAL CoupIe Separates.

London, Nov. lathe World says a
judicial separation between the Prince
and Princess Aribert of Anhalt is an
accomplished fact The paper adds that
the deeds We're signed and other for
Malities completed during the stay in
wig Holstein, father of the princess.
There Will not be any divorce.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-11-15
COX CJUAIY Byss BEATEN.
'.Hilis" i.orimcr's Defeat One of tho Sur-
I,risrs IL (,i,i4.nn1,

prses III CHICAGO.
Chicago. Nov. 9.-.Fhe defeat of Con-
gresham Billy Lorimer. boss of the
Tenth ward, and the chief republican
boss of Chicago, by John j. Feely, q
COY of % years, is by all odds the most
surprising result OF Cook county's cleo
tioa. Billy Lorimar had been {, mem
Der oil congress three terms. represent
ing a strong democratic dlstriet, in
which he had twice been elected by a
large plurality. He ruled his district,
his ward, and most of the time fo,'
several Years past had handled the
lcity oil Chicago, so far as repupl. can aft
| fans We're concerned, with AN iron
hand. An l.nglishnan by birth, Lori
mer came 10 this country forty Years
ago when & mere boy, and was news
boy. boptblack, street car conductor
and ward politician by turn. In 1855
he became q mem Der of the county CEN
trial committee, and the following wear
was elected constable i'm the west town.
Since then he has had the usual course
OF ups and downs of a political boss.
He WIS an enthusiastic Blaine imam.
and III 1892 was one of the factors in
the minneapolis convention for the man
from Maine. In 1873! he was first NOM
mated Tor congress and elected by a
l'iaisiltS OF 4'ooo, IN 1855 nus margin
was o''po' ana IN 1928 IL Was $500. Then
!. WIS ma. me COOK county boss con-
e!uaea hcehlhs less tiah a senatofsnlp
was COCO enough Tor MN. When 1t be-
came evident that Martin b. Madden
eoula not pc elected Lorliner attempted
10 loIee ms own eahaldacy on the legls-
latnfe, out was defeated. despite the
tact that Cook county supported him
"l.n p.aSslcalis lllahssGity. Inc coun-
ofg LEGISLATORS tooiS up Mllllam 10 Ma
SON aiia n l; caliuluicS mace sucn IN
Ip ys', III Sil1caeo lla' ne was haally
/ elected.
Lpliii,sf mas peen consistent boss.
~len Maauen' Hehfy Herst, DOC
oaniiesoll ana klndfed spirits, he or
5slli"ed a cornblhs ION which has held
Iooh COUNTY fepupaeahlsm under Its
.l.ui, ..1 iol' d 'alinper % Years. Propably
mo il,7V SERIOUS poii.ieal mistake was
| -. -, S7ull'ot.llls me Alleh blil, 10 extend
tae street railway franchises of Chi
Iaso, IN lhe ssate iesaslatnre. The All
Z tel. pi'i. represented lhe sefi,es inter-
~. any Was one OF 'he most outla-
seous pieces OIL ieslslatlon ever at
,elal'tsa IA any stale. Madden has al
Mas ~. pssll aeca'eu OF RANK corruption
he.G1 IL,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-11-15
SEE ANelo-Fs...,ii ouisFLicT.
Russian Papers Comment on saiisburys
Recent speech.

T.eteI.U EeeCD.
st. Petersburg, Nov 15.-Discussins
Lord Salisbury speech at The lord
mayors banquet in London on Friday
evening the Rossiji and the Novosti
appear to be disconnected over the
prospective adjournment of the Chi
nese question. The Rossiii declares
that the ostrich policy" wll be ruin
GUS for Russia will gain its demands
by Independent action.
The Novosti discovers in the speech
indications of a future conflict be-
tween Great britain and France and
asserts that they owe it to themselves
and to Europe to prepare accordingly.
The Novoe Vremya thinks Lord Sail
isbury did rot describe Great Britainis
weakness resulting from the South AZ
lican war in sufficiently strons. terms.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-11-15
WANTS NEW LAND SYSTEM.
Il. W. Russell Resigns Because salisbur,
Wouldn't .idnni His plnn

London. Nov. 9.--Thomas Wallace
Russell, unionist, who represented
South Tyrone in the late parliament
resigned the parliamentary secretary
snip OF the local government board be-
cause Salisbury declined to adopt his
schene7of compulsory land purchase in
ire.and. project which would have in
VOWED an expenditure of sl2O,0OO, OOO.
lie announces his intention to devote
his Whole time to rendering the pres
ent land law system impossible.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-11-15
longs Ncw SECRETARY.

Washington, Nov. 10. = Secretary
Long announces that he has APP
pointed Cyrus Wells Of Illinois private
secretary temporarily ar a salary of
$500 to fill the Vacancy uccasioncd by
the death of L.. II. Finney, jr