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New-York tribune., 1900-07-14

Progress is reported In the work OF reorganIzlng
the United States Flour Milling COMPANY II was
said yesterday that the recent visit George VIII
lam Balou. secretary Of the Reorganization Com
mittee' 10 Milwaukee had no connection with the
proposed reorganization There is said TO be reason
New-York tribune., 1900-07-14
YONKERS.

The Supervisors of Westchester County yesterday
visited Yonkers for the purpose Of investigating
the methods and records of Commissioner William
P. Constable. They found the records in first class
shape, and said that the method of extending relief
to the poor the best in the county.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-14
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
MINIATURE ALMANAC

Sunset 73O Moon nm S45 Moons axe =
HIGH WATER
AM.-sandy Hook SIS Gov a:eo Hell Gate il:oo
PM.-Sradv Hook 0.Ut Gov Hell tietr n ~
New-York tribune., 1900-07-14
CONCERT BY LETTER CARRIERS' BAND

The NewYork Letter Carriers Band Frank e
Houts. bandmaster. Will give the following pro
gramme at Abingdon Square Park tonight. at 80
O'clock:
New-York tribune., 1900-07-14
Announcements

Z. & w All pure white linen. e & "
cOol shirt for warm weather.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-14

RoYAL eAKINa POWOER 60, Ioo wLLAM sTREET NAV YoRK
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-07-03
SWEPT BY An ANGRY FLOOD
,rHsTIyG OF A BIG RESERVOIR At
GRAND RAPIDS. MICH.
A. An Early Hour the People Are
Awakened Ky the Roar of Water
which Covers nm Immense Terri
,ory-Ioss Amount. to $500 900.

GRAND RAPIDS. Mich. July 1.-The
-. reservoir Of the city water works sys-
.arn located on a hill IN the northern part
=, ,he city. burst at O'Clock this morning
More than 100000 gallons Of water was
-, loose and rushed through tho adjacent
galley. flooding an area peopied by about
ano persons Many dwellings were
dashed away; others were badly dam
aged. and all those within district for
,hree blocks square were either wholly or
cavity filled with sand. None OF the build
;nss damaged was OF costly character. as
they were for the most part homes OF
working men.
Not a house within the sweep OF the
sood escaped damaged The tracks Of tho
Detroit Grand Haven & Milwaukee rail
road a short distance north OF the reser
yolr we're undermined. and trains on that
road were obliged 10 make detour via
other roads The break was first seen by
Burt Botsford. n boy delivering morning
newspapers. II was then only tiny
stream but, realizing the danger, the boy
aroused hundreds from sleep and urged
them 10 escape.
The reservoir gave way AZ the gatehouss
near Livingston street. pouring down tie
hili a stream 30 feet wide and 10 feet
deep number OF houses were swept
from their foundations and carried away
on the food and crushed. Some streets
were torn up 10 depth OF forty feet
was literally swept out OF her house by
the food. She was carried TO the bottom
of the hill and buried 10 her neck in
sand She was rescued alive. but will
probably die.
No other fatalities or serious injuries
were reported 4 rough estimate places
the damage at t200.g0 one hundred
houses in all were wrecked or badly dam
until It was 30 feet wide and more than
10 feet deep.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-07-03
STEAMSHIP TACOMA
ARRIVES FROM NOME,
STEAMER Charles Nelson I'm Qunran-
tine With smaIIpox-Murdero Of
Frank Iutbener.

Dodwell & Co.'S Nome liner Tacoma.
Capt Dixon arrived at o'clock this
June % making the unusually quick run
on her departure the Tacoma noted the
oregon. Rainier, Alliance San Jose, Vie
toria, Olympia. San Juan and Garonne IN
the harbor OF Nome. The Senator sailed
Tor Seattle about ten hours in advance
OF the Tacoma The San Juan and Ga
rome arrived at Nome June 2 and q
respectively
Pur.er Harris reports another vessel.
me Phcinc Clipper Line. steamer Charles
antine feet. Smallpox was discovered
among the Nelson's passengers and she
Was ordered into quarantine June 10 Mr..
Harris did not learn the exact number
The Tacomas officers report the muir
der, June 70, ~ Frank Luthener. a painter.
Of Los Angeles. Cal: by Bruce KinwrighI:
in the Grot,o saloon. The trouble began
in tho Reception saloon. with Kinwright
firing a sho, At C. Fitzgerald because the
Klnwright. followed by officers ran into
the Grotto. In which Luthener and others
were standing. Luthener on seeing Ken
wright draw his revolver made a move
as II to run, when Kinwrght frei The
bullet entered Luihener's right side. re-
sulting fatally few hours later, KIN
wright fed. but was soon captured.
The Tacoma had nine passengers but
two Of whom. J L. Mcmillan. barber,
and II. Mudedington mining man, are
from Nome
T.. J Brady, private secretary TO Hugh
Mcdonald n New York millionaire. went
north on the Tacoma and returned on her.
as did also two other north bound passen-
gers Of the vessel Mrs l.. u. 5. List and
Miss List. OF Washington. ID. G.. Mr.. ard
Mrs. J J. West We're Dawson passengers
and A. J. Clay returned. having been a
passenger 10 Nome on the Olympia
The Tacoma sailed from Seattle for
Nome May 81, arriving at her destina;;
on the Yukon Mats ffty-six hours. In
order to float her Capt Dixon tettisoned
300 tons OF coal He took Nome sand FOR
ballast returning.
Charles stewart. Dcdwell & Cos local
manager. stated that the Tacoma will
probably July s.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-07-03
BOER WAR NOT OVER.
Lord Roberts Thinks Three Months
win Vet lie Required Before
Business Can Proceed.

LONDON July 2. IA. NIT Is clear
that Lord Roberts does not consider the
war in South Africa ended. as he has put
"A stop to tho return Of civilians and has
ordered mining men back 10 Hlotmfon-
teln He il credited with thinking that
three months must elapse before affairs
will be settled enough 20 permit resump-
ton OF business \ large body OF Brit
ish are again reported IN b. In Swat
land.
Gen Rumble has issuel a proclamation
announcing 10 farmers discovered TO have
heen harbortng armed cN-burghers and
not informing against them that they Will
have their farms coniiscated and re-
ceipts they hold FOR goods requisitiored,
cancelled or will be compelled To PAY
fine Of not less than half crown per
morgen on the area OF the farm.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-07-03
STEAMER FAIRHAvEx DISABLED.
Got Into violent Contact with the
wharf at Everett.

The La Conner line steamer Fairhaven,
Capt Green. operated by the La Conner
Transportation 4 Trading Company. re-
turned to port disabled yesterday. In
making her landing at Edmonds. bound up
the Sound. she got into violent contact
with the wharf breaking her pitman. cyl
rail
The Farhaven returned To this port
under one engine and will 20 into the
honeyard for repairs, which will probably
require five days. Meanwhile the city Of
Denver will take her place on the La
Conner run
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-07-03

NEW YORK. July 2-Funerai services
over the remains of Rear Admiral John
Ph'lip were held at the Brooklyn navy
yard today. Many prominent naval Of
fcers attended, The body was conveyed
10 Jersey city on the navy yard tug Nina
and thirteen guns were fred from the
dock and also from Fort Columbus "a the
boat passed The coffin was draped IN n
Union Ja'k and placed on a train for
Jersey CITY where burial win take place
tomorrow.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-07-03

HELSINGFORS. Finland, July The
Finnish senate has addressed a memorial
10 the czar declaring its inability 10 prom
ulga,e the Imperial rescript regarding the
Introduction Of the Russian language in
Finland the limitation OF the right 81
prblic meeting, and the granting Of the
right TO Russians to carry on certain
trades prohiblted TO E1nns
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-07-03
American society of Engineers.

LONDON July Q 20 . m - The annual
convention ~ the American society OF F.t-
ginr@rS opened today About So Ameri-
cans were present. They were welcomed
by SIP Douglas Fox. President Wallace,
- chicago. replied.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-07-03

question. because Count Won Buelow. the
minister OF foreign affairs. left here yes
terday evening 10 meet Emperor William
at Villa mshuFen before the alarming
news was received here. lie supposed
Count Won Buelow win forego his vaca~
ton and remain in Berlin, Herr Ham
lister here would be given his passports
but the privy councillor did not reply.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-07-03

several People Reported KiIIed Neav
Butte.

RITE Mont. July "a serious acct
dent occurred on the Montana Central
railroad at Franks siding, twelve miles
from Butte. st 10 o'clock last night. IN
which several people are reported TO hav~
been Killed A special train with doctors
has gone "a the scene. Six persons seTi-
ously injured ALREADY brought 20 Butte
and tho train has returned for more.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-07-03
French Encroschments Mt re,.

TANGIER. July 2--There ia great OK
element at Fez owing TO French en-
Germ. who was an American citizen The
British consul has demanded assista nee
OF the authorities to protect his house and
the Jewish Ghetto is besieged The lega-
ton here Ia making serious representa-
tons on the subject.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-07-03
KEMPFF CONFIRMS
THE WORST STORIES.
Feeling of Di>quiet Manifest In
Washington, hut No View Action
L. Yet Taken.

WASHINGTON. July bad news came
this morning from Admiral Ketnpff con-
hrming the worst stories which nave
emanated from China relative To the con-
ditions at PckinE and feeling NJ disquiet
was noticeable among administration Of
fictals and diplomats The German e'a-
bassy showed particular anxiety for in
formation respecting the sad end 81
Baron van Ketteler and IN the course of
the afternoon Secretary Hermann. Of the
embassy. paid special visit to the state
department NJ. Thielbaut. the charge q
the French embassy. also called IN quest
Of Information II was said These visits
revived tumors that an effort q lfopt to
reach an international agree ment re-
specting the corduct OF the forces Of tie
tn
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-07-03
KAISER WILL CLAIM
FULL SATISFACTION


for the bloody events in Peking, but
he felt sure that the dowager empress
was guiltless. From an interesting chat
wiki him The point seems worth record
ing that the minister took II for granted
in China and then arrange new govern
ment.
The minister counsels strongly that the
powers insist that the Chinese crown
prince. Pu Using. be sent TO Europe, in
order that he may become aware Of the
superiority Of Western civilization. He
described the crown prince as q most in
tellgent youth.
Demands of the Press.
The press tonight unanimously deplores
Baron Won Kettelers death. mentioning
particularly his courage and strong sense
OF duty. The Kreuz Zeitung says Ger
many cannot allow the murder TO go
unpublished, especially If the proof is fur
nished that the Chinese government has
made common cause with the Boxers. The
a large German force. since they are as-
sured OF bases OF operation at Taku and
Tientsin.
The Tageblatt talks more heatedly. II
says this deed viii force Germany into
the first rank Of interested powers while
hitherto she was behind Russia. England
and France. The paper expresses conf
dence that this unparalleled crime will
create a sentiment OF European solidity,
so that the blood OF Baron Won Ketteler
viii become a cement uniting the whole
white race against the yellow
The North German Gazette says:
Above ALL the international forces must
now take Peking and stop the anarchy
there"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-07-03
Jnpan's Oner Welcomed.

II was said this afternoon at the state
department that the only news was there
seemed 20 be unanimous agreement
on the part of the powers 10 welcome
with utmost cordially Japan's pffar TO
furnish reinforCsmcnis for the forces now
operating along the Peiho river in the
effort to reach Picking as Japan. ,houe
OF the powers ia prepared 20 throw INTO
China whatever number OF troops may he
needed The news 10 that effect had come
to the state department from an iirec-
tions and particularly from England. Rus-
= and France
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-07-03

As far "a the state department is con-
cern"d il had previously accorded japan
a free hand in the matter OF thu num-
her OF troops to be employed in china
upon voluntary and courteous state
men' Of the purpose Of the employment
81 these forces. \ gathering in Secret1rv
Hays ONCE late In the afternoon n Sec
rotary Root and Secretary Hitchcock.
taken in connection with the fact t1At
Secretary Long had been In conference
earlier In the day with the secretary Il
state, }ed ~ the circulation of rumots
that complete DEVELOPMENTS were % he
expected connected with the strengthen
ing OF the United States forces now in
China. These rumors. howeve~. We're
speedily set at rest by the statement "
one 81 thu participants that the confer
ence had nothing to do with The Chinese
affair. out related 10 some Indian t.ou-
hies In tho Northwest. Secretary Root
did not hesitate to enter into n specific
denial OF some Of the Sensational -:ottes
which are persistentlv circulated every
day regardless OF facts
He said thai he had not ordered any
troops TO China beyond the Ninth in
lsntry from Manila now on the way 20
Takn and possibly the sixth 'avalry.
about 10 start from San Francisco for
Nagasaki. Tho destination OF the latter
would depend upon developments lte
said he had not ordered the Fourth aud
as had been reported IN some quar-
tors nor had he made the slightest prep
aration for their dispatch
Respecting tho withdrawal or troops
not himself know which ~ the regiment,
would be tirst brought home Gen. Mites
and Gen. Wool were trying 20 settle ~ =
question there being some tlncrcnre ne
to whether the Withdrawals snouId he
based upon the order In which tho rnvi.
meuts hal gone 80 Cuba or upuu ath.-
conditions such SIS the conditions ~ tho
service ard need 40 home for rnvs!f., ana
infantry DrRr uixatlunS
Secretary Long coutraaicted the report
thnt the New orleans WAS to lp gart Is
Taku or elsewhere i1 china anil -1Iol
That he dii not even intend o. send ont
another shin ~ make SEQ the tieEt' .r.,s
caused hV the disaster fu the Oregon
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-08-17
IL LIN OIS CENTRAL
PERSONALLY CONDUCTED
Low Rate Excursion
To
COLORADO
Tuesday, Aug. Fl, 1000.

The train will leave Denison at 1850
p M. Tuesday Aug, 81 and will arrive
at Denver loo a. M, Wednesday, Aug
-. The round trip rate from the
above point to Denver or Colorado
Springs will be only $1,000 Tickets
limited to October 3lst for return.
This train will also stop at smaller
stations and the agents at those points
Will sell tickets at proportionate rate
If given few days notice.
Modern tourist sleepers will be run
on this train, and the rate per double
berth from the above named point to
Denver will be only $500 Make ap-
plicatlons to the undersigned not later
than Aug. l6 for reservations in these
tourist sleepers.
Mr.. j. A. Wheeler. travelling pas
senger agent of this company. who is
familiar with the western country and
who has had large experience in CON
Quoting excursions, will accompany
this party and see that nothing is lack
ing which will contribute to the pleas
ure and comfort of all
The Farmers National Congress will
be IN session at Colorado Springs AUG.
-, y and "a. For copy of the bro.
gram for those dates, or for any other
information, about this excursion. adj.
dress. J. r. MERRY
Asst. Gen. Pass. ACT. |. C. r. r.,
oz-5 Dubuque. Iowa.
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TO be Continued
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Mn Mitchell plays caUeSdTopper.
numbering my father, and the law has
released me. But don't you see that
until the real murderer is discovered
there must be a doubt in the minds of
the people? They are not fully con-
vinced. Unfortunately my father left
me lot of money. Worse yet, there
was a will leaving half of the fortune
to charity, and that has disappeared
Nine millions thus come to me as sole
heir which ought to go to charity. Yet
what can i do? If | turn that amount
over to charity, people will say, He is
trying to buy back his reputation If
I keep it, they Will say: He profited by
the loss of the will. Perhaps he is
guilty after ALL At any rate, until
the mystery be cleared up and my in
nocence demonstrated to the whole
world it is only natural that people
should prefer to avoid my acquaint-
ance. So at present 1 am an outcast
social parah | am alone in this
great city, friendless in spite Of my
millions. My God, | cannot stand it,!
1 will not stand it! | must get away
away across the ocean, to some remote
corner of the world, where eau wait
till the truth is known or stay away
forever. And think it will be forever,
for something tells me that the muir
derer will never be discovered. l am
a ruined man-ruined, ruined! So you
are right to hesitate. You are right,
quite right! | do not blame YOU"
He spoke bitterly, and there was n
true ring to his words, as though it all
came from his heart. Yet Mr.. Mitchell
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could not avoid the thought that just
such words as these, just such emo
tional tones, were best calculated to
excite young girls sympathies to the
point where she might overstep the
dictates of discretion and take a false
step.
Before he could hear her reply the
servant approached, and Mr.. Mitchell
went to the other end of the room, that
he might not appear to have been lis
tening. The man announced that Mrs.
Van Cortlandt would be down in few
minutes and then withdrew Mr.
Mitchell fastened back to the portieres,
but too late to know just what the girl
had said Mora was speaking again
and very rapidly.
Eyes, yes. my darling! 1 believe that
you love me. and l know that I am
asking great sacrifice. Listen! We
will compromise. | will let you think
it all over alone. If you decide in my
favor take the train which leaves the
Grand Central for Boston tomorrow at
noon, and when you reach Boston go to
the Hotel Brunswick. | will be there,
with clergyman at hand in readiness
to marry us. On the following day we
will sail for Europe, and then, with our
troubles left behind our happiness will
begin in earnest. Think it all over,
dearest, and if you decide against me
send dispatch to my house tonight.
Just say Bon voyagev and l will set
out on my journey alone. In any event,
l will! take the midnight train tonight"
II will do as you say. l will think
it all out alone. but 1 cannot decide
now. | must have a little time. What
seems right to me | will do. But if my
duty here should prevent-then you
Will-you will forgive me?"
Eyes, / will forgive you"
"And-and come back for me-some
day."
Just as soon as these clouds blow
away
"You promise me that? For tiff I
Go not go with you'll will wait for YOU
-forever.''
Then, overcome by her emotion, she
began to weep. and Mora spoke sooth-
lngly to her in low tones. 1t seemed
probable to Mr.. Mitchell that, brave
Slfl though she was, if left to herself
she must eventually yield to the i'm
portunities of her heart and forsake
ner home for this man, whose al
leglance was rightfully due to another
lie walked slowly to the window
which looked out into the street and
stood there, endeavoring to determine
what course he should pursue. Pres
ently his attention was attracted by
the hgure of man partly concealed in.
doorway opposite. He watched the
man for few moments and then NUT
tered:
"A spy! Can it be possible that Mr..
Barnes is still maintaining an espion-
age over me?"
Just then he heard Mora leaving the
house and saw him descend the stoop.
He stood for a second on the pave
ment, looking sharply up and down.
The man opposite, however, had with
drawn SO that he was entirely out of
view. Apparently satisfied, Mora walk
ed rapidly up the street, turning the
next corner Then the spy came forth
and glided swiftly after him.
Hal thought Mr. Mitchell. "Mr.
Barnes cannot divorce himself from
routine methods. Well. if his man keeps
Mora in sight, it may be an advantage
this Tine
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He FASTENED to lead her on now, lest
her own suspicious might be aroused
and she should thereafter refuse to
make further disclosures.
Il thought you told me so. Then
Matthew Crane is not your husbands
real name?'
"Why. no. If you know him. you
ought to know that. His name is Mat
thew Norton"
Matthew Norton thought Mr..
Mitchell, quickly grasping the truth.
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The
Chicago


is newspaper for bright and intelligent peo
pie 1t is made up to attract people who think.
Is not neutral or coorless, constantly trim.
ming in an endeavor TO please both sides but
tbs independent in the best sense of the word.
1T has pronounced opinions and is fearless in
expressing them, but it is always fair to its
opponents.
Matters of national or vital public interest
get more space in THE TRIBUNE than in any
other paper in the West.
For these reasons it is the newspaper Won
should read during the forthcoming political
campaign.
THE TRIBUNES financial columns never
mislead the public.
Its facilities for gathering news both local
and foreign, are far superior to those of any
other newspaper in the West.
1t presents the news in as fair a way as nos.
sible, and let's its readers form their opinions.
While it publishes the most comprehensive
articles on all news features, IL you are busy
the Summary of THE DAILY TRIBUNE"
published daily on the first page gives YOU
briefly all the news of the day within one col.
umn.
Its sporting news is always the best, and it's
Sunday Pink Sporting Section is better than
any sporting paper in the country.
lis the "cleanest" daily printed in the West.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-05-21

BOYS WHITE KILTS-In white pique.
fancy sailor collars aud cuffs of fine embroid-
cry. % cents to $3.50
BOYS COLORED KILTS-In percaies and
linens-plain colors and stripes-fancy sailor
collars in self and contrasting colors, variously
trimmed with braid, Worth $3.50.
so and rs cents
chill DREN'S COLORED DRESSES
In ginghams--neat checks and stripes in
bright pretty colors Some with fancy white
yokes, trimmed with braid, rib cen and en-
broidery ms triton. Worth ST. CO.
so cent
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-05-21
BLACK VELVETS--Cotton back.

BLACK VELVETS--w with satin back,
These are Of fine quality-pure silk and
at present state Of market worth nearly
double.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-05-21

THE increased interesr
i of the public in out
art embroidery store has re-
suited in many changes. In
the first place we have had to
enlarge the department. To
do this the pianos were NOV
ed to the second floor and
the art embroidery store
takes their room,
And with new quarters we
are bringing new goods and
new ideas. New designs in
stamped pillow tops, of which
there are now nearly 100.
New designs in stamped
linens. And then there are
the lace braids, the Batten-
berg threads, linen floss,
Orion floss and the new Peri
Lusta, especially adapted for
white embroidered linens.
On Monday morning we
start giving lessons free to
those who purchase art ma
terials here. The depart
rnent is in charge Of an ex-
pert embroiderer and particu-
lars may be had upon inquir-
ing,