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Terrible Heat In New York.

New York. Aug. 12.-Death reaped
harvest yesterday from New York's
humidity. At least thirty-three per-
sons died in this city and vicinity,
thirty of them from prostrations and
three children from falling from fire
escapes on which they had crowded to
get some relief from the torturing heat.
Since August 9th, when the tempera-
ture was ninety-one degrees, the condi-
tions have been growing worse. All in
all, 1t the hottest continuous weather
New York has ever had. Forecaster
Emery said to-day that 1t surpassed in
the aggregate the record of the 1896
hot spell. All local weather records for
this year were broken In the most un-
comfortable way. The thermometer
reached nlnety-five at p. m. and reg
istered the same figures an hour later.
This vas the official record taken in
the bureau. high above the street, and
is many degrees cooler than the tenn
perature the people were subjected to
on the streets.
A thunder shower to-day brought a
lower temperature and much needed
relief from the heat.
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with the powers for . cessation of hos
tilities.
The reply. in effect, Is . reiteration
Of the demands previously made By the
United States upon China, coupled with
. vigorous intimation that NO negotiA-
lions will be entered into until the CHI
nese government shau have compiled
with those demands.
This government, inspired by 4 de-
termination to effect the rescue Of the
lesationers besieged in Pekin. takes ad-
vantage, in the reply to the edict, to
reiterate the demands previously made
to China. These demands were frst
made by the President July 2srd. and
subsequently were reiterated sub
stnntially by Acting Secretary Adee, by
direction OF the President.
The demands for the protection Of the
ministers, for free communication be-
tween them and their respective gov
errments, and for the restoration of or
der in China. form the keynote of the
memorandum forwarded to the lmper-
! ial government by the President (
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AMERICANS SHOT
BY MISTAKE.

New York. Aug. IA special cable
dispatch to the Evening World to-day.
dated Che Foo, August g. via Shang-
hal, says:
A terrible mistake occurred at the
taking Of Yang Tsun. Russian artil-
lery opened Dire ON the American
troops Before the mistake was dis
covered many American soldiers had
been killed or wounded by the Russian
shells.
The Fourteenth Infantry took part
In the attack on the Chinese trenches.
As the Chinese fed the regiment en-
tered and occupied one OF the Chinese
positions
A Russian battery some distance Oh
did not notice the movement. 1t opened
fire on the position and planted shells
among the American troops. The Rus
slams were quickly notified and ceased
their fire.
London. Aug. 13.-A Yang Tsun spe-
cial says:
Owing to mistake British and
Russian guns sllelled the Fourteenth
United States infantry during the
night, wounding ten."
Commenting upon this occurrence
the Standard says:
ut is melancholy to learn that the
losses of the Americans, who seem to
have borne themselves with conspicu-
ous gallantry, We're increased by de-
plorable error In consequence Of which
one of their regiments was pounded by
Russian and British cannon. The incl
dent emphasizes the necessity of more
close cooperation, which il not easily
obtainable without single command
er and q general staff."
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Advocate. Big standing Army.

Chicago. Aug. 12.-General Joseph
Wheeler made strong plea for the
standing army In his convocation ad-
dress at the University Of Chicago. He
declared that the most certain way t.
avoid the desolation and the horrors Of
war was to be constantly ready with
men and arms for every emergency !;
that the only security for peace was "
be always prepared and ready to er-
gage In war.
At the close Of the address General
Wheeler was cheered by the students,
many Of whom are from the southern
states, and when the University band
struck up the tune Of "Dixie'' the en-
thueiasA rose to high pitch.
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FIFTEEN KILLED
in A COLLISION.

Slatington, Pa, Aug. Fifteen
persons were instantly killed and nine
others were fatally injured tonight
In grade crossing about three miles
east Of this city. passenger train on
the Lehlgli and New England railroad
crashing into an omnibus containing
twenty-five persons.
All the dead and injured people were
in the omnibus. But one OF the cccu-
pants escaped injury.
All are Pennsylvanians. The party
was returning to Slatington from a
funeral The dead and injured were
nearly all relatives of Sophia Schoefer,
whose obsequies they had attended.
The accident occurred at o'clock. at
sharp curve. The train was spe-
cial and was running at lively rate.
The omnibus came along at a good
rate of speed. the occupants uncon-
scious of any impending danger. As
the bus swung around the curve the en-
CINE came in sight.
1t was too late to stop either the om-
nibus or the train, and as the driver OF
the former whipped up the four horses
to cross the track ahead of the train,
the latter crashed into Its middle.
The occupants were thrown in all di-
rections. bruised and bleeding. The
fifteen dead were killed outright.
Physicians and special train were
sent from here and the injured were
taken to South Bethlehem.
No watchman is employed to warn
teams or pedestrians of any approach
ing train, and those living in the vicin-
ity state that 1t ia impossible to hear
an approaching train. The horses draw
ing the bus escnDed unhurt
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Union Printers In session.

Milwaukee. Wis, Aug. 14.--The for
ty-sixth annual convention of the In
ternational Typographical Union OPEN
ed to-day, with about 500 delegates
present.
Secretary Treasurer Bramwood re-
ported a total membership Of 10000,
four-fifths being In good standing.
Sevent r-six new locals were organ
lied during the year and one rein
stated. A local union il soon to be
formed at Manila.
An effort will be made to increase
the death benefit from &00 to S76.
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rlfty sunk on rorpedo Boat.

Paris. Aug. i2.-During maneuvers
of the French fleet Off Cape st. Vim
cent. last night, collision occurred be-
tween the first-class battleship Bren-
nus. flying the flag of Vice Admiral
Fournier, commander of the fleet, and
the torpedo boat destroyer France
The France. sank Immediately, and
only a portion of the crew, consisting
Of four officers and fifty-eight men,
We're saved.
1t is believed that no fewer than fif-
ty were lost. Details are meagre. The
accident was due to the fact that the
France, which was n recent addition
to the French navy, turned to the right
when ordered to the left.
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hot wind klll. Corn n K.n.n..

Salina, Kan, Aug. I4.-An intensely
hot wind has been blowing over Cen
tral Kansas this afternoon and vegeta-
ton has withered rapidly. The late
corn that survived the last dry spell
has been shriveling to-day, and the
crop percentage has been considerably
decreased. This is the second day of
intense heat. The thermometer has
registered as high as 112 degrees In
the business streets and has been
above 100 degrees In the shade.
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Ru..l.p. M.y Hold M.nchur,..

London, Aug. IA special from St.
Petersburg attributes to Russia the in
tention to fill Manchuria with troops
and not to let go that territory when
the present ebullition Is over. The Rus
sian war Office expects to have 142,-
600 men and 242 guns in Siberia by the
end OF September.
The total number Of allies in the
province Of Pei Chi II is $4,000, with
ia guns. The total August 30th will
be $1,000. with $50 guns. ~
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killed BY Llshtnins.

New York, Aug. 12.-Nine persons
who sought shelter under trees In the
woods In the Bronx section, during a
storm, this evening, were struck by
lightning. They were James Brown, d
Hungarian tailor OF this city; his wife
and five children. and Bertha Lascho-
witt and Bertha Silverman. They were
taken to Fordham hospital.
-Four persons were killed In Brooklyn
and two others stand little chance Of
recovering from injuries received.
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COLORADO FUSION TICKET.
IL Was Completed Despite Protests
pf Lenders.

DENVER, Cob, sept. ls.--Fusion OF the
Democratic, Silver Republican and Pop
uIist parties was accomplished at a:45 this
morning, when the Democratic state con
veutlon adjourned after being In contina-
ous session sInce o'clock yesterday after
noon.
Yesterday afternoon ;hc Democratic corr
ference committee declared Itself unaole
20 reach an agreement with the silver Ra-
publican and Populist committees on a 81
vision Of oflces. ana the convention took
the matter oHt ~ their hands ard. In OPP
positloa to the voices os many OF the party
leaders. incluiing Gov. Thomas. voted TO
accept the proposition which had been
laid before ihem hY Senator Teller and
Thomas NJ. Patterson. This agreement
was also accepted Ay both the other con-
vensloas. The following ticket was the
result
Presidential electors, eN-Csov. n. II. Eat
on. SILVER Republican. r. ". Patterson.
Popuisst. J. II. Roheson. Democrat. c. J.
Hughes. 3r.. Democrat. FpF congressman.
first district. John r. shafrosh. silver
Republican; Second district. Joan c. Ben.
For governor. James B. oFman. q Pgealo
county. Democrat. lieutenant Eoverno-.
John Calaerw35d Of Teller county, Poqa-
fist3 secretary % stasa. David \. NILS
popniiat. state treasurer. nr. j. y. chip
hey. SILVER Republican. Supreme Judge.
Roaert " stssis slivey Republican. sa-
rerlnteuAont ~ Instruction. Mrs Helen
Grenfeu. SILVER Republican. attorney gen.
eral G. C. POST ropulist. auditor. c. ~.
Crautrr Democrat
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ANOTHER LONG DAY
In SOUTH DAKOTA,
GOV. Roosevelt Closed IL with a
speech to Great Crowd in
Aberdeen.

ABERDEEN : b.. Sept i2--G0v.
Roosevelt closed Ions day of speech
making with an address in this city to-
night The exercises we're preceded BY
a long terchllEhi procession. and an elah-
orafs display q hrevorks The meeting
was held in the open ar. and the gaveFn-
or WAS listened TO ~ a larss ard cnshu-
siastic crowd.
Gov Roosevelt confined his address "a
the questions os labor aud trusts lie
made frequent refefenees 70 Richard
croker and Augustus Van wyck
as heavy Stockholders In the alleged New
York Ice trust Ho closed with the fol-
lowing words;
THE American who tries 20 incite ona
rnan against another. whether he hs
WestcFneF or Easternsr whether Ae be
3 waEcwofker or capitalist, or whatever
form II takes. The man that does that
Is doing a thing that is calculated TO in
fIcs an lrreparahie wroag on the country
We need u0t the GOSPEL ~ the kaavo IN
our Affairs. hut we need ths gospel of
NrosasrhoDa ana honesty. We need hon
estw 10 protect the rights Df every man.
ans we shan cu6s8vor 20 wrong no ulAn.
In is9e whcn the WagcNorkers set ont to
down the capitalist. be did down h.uL
They got him down. but they were under
him when he was down. Now this year
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Special Dispatch to the Post-rntelligencer.
WASHINGTON. d. c., Sept 13.--Gustav
Trielkuhl. a former employe Of the patent
office. who lost his place because of per-
nicious activity in the interest of the
Boer cause a year ago. has made public
statement involving Webster Davis,
former assistant secretary OF the interior.
in plot to raise troops in America for
service with the Beers
Thielkuhl's statement is lengthy. and a
categorical explanation OF his relations
with Mr.. Davis He charges Il was
at the solicitation OF Mr.. Davis that ne
inserted the advertisement in Washing
ton newspapers asking for men OF military
experience to serve in South Africa. and
$4,000 letters received in reply were turned
over to Mr.. Davis. He charges Davis
himself prepared the advertisement.
When applicants began fiocking to the
interior department to Thieikuhl. the mat
ter came tolthe attention of the admin.
istration and an investigation was ordered.
Secretary Hitchcock was absent and the
matter came under the Jurisdiction Of
Mr.. Davis who. of course, acquitted Thiei-
kuhl II was upon subsequent investiga-
ton that rhisikuhl was discharged. or
To Collect HIS Reward.
He says after his connection with the
interior department was severed Davis,
who was stiii assistant secretary. en-
gagged him 10 go TO South Africa and rep
sent thu men constituting the expedition.
A few weeks later. In December. 1899,
Davis told Thielkuhl he had decided TO 90
to South Africa himself. "as 1t was neces-
sary for him to see President Kruger so
as to arrange for payment and shipment
OF men. also 10 secure payment Tor his
time and expense. all OF which have
no doubt he succeeded in doing. He also
told me that in time he would send for
me with full Instructions"
Thielkuhl says his understanding with
Davis was that all men who went 20
South Africa were TO be well paid and
have shares set aside for them In the
Kimberley diamond fields. but for his pre-
liminary services Thielkuhl never re-
ceived anything.
Probably Well Paid.
Thicikuhl concludes his statement thus:
mfr. Davis expected 10 receive large
sum Of money from President Kruger for
our services 10 the Boer cause. and
presume his expectations were realized.
II believe, the Beers are prolonging the
war at the present time on the strength
OF representations and promises made TO
President Kruger by Davis of sympathy
and assistance of the United States II
Bryan should he elected. Davis actions
since his return TO this country Justify
me in this latter assertion. From facts
set forth herein II can be seen while
webster Davis was assistant secretary Of
the Interior " the United States. he was
dlsIoyai 10 hts government, aud want the
peonle OF the United States 10 know IT,"
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Wine. nesipainm 30 shut Down.

gcftA ANToN. pa., sept l1.--The strike gf
the anthracite coal miners ~ the .ackA-
wanna ais,fict 10 practically csEtain. Ter
every nine that tf working today -
short -hsuaeG. a "A sot1s are entirely shut
down. Thseasheut fhe uppsr valley there
was almost campsefe steppage
IL Is expected that not a rssns ~fll o9er-
ate tomorrow anywhere between Fofes;
cgty and shiekshinsy. iu This aisfriet. and
g ia SAID az headquarters here that tka
same - expected q other districts
The aire wpFksrH oflrsrs asse dsgYs-
cate ngl stoprage ~ advance They wans
ths order properly carried ogi hpi ~iii
not restrain the msn frem immediate ne-
ton Tfey aFe assured that es Aanaas
next there viii he = complete response 10
the strike ardsr
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busy pny az headquarters.

Today was a busy one at headquarters.
All day long kilograms were being re-
ceived and sent out.
Secretary-Treasurer Wilson and his
force Of clerks were busy answering the
heavy mail that came IN touching upon
strike matters. and throughout all of the
Offices there was an air Of subdued ex-
citement. Frequently the two chief ex-
ecutive officers OF the organization were
closeted together in consultation upon
some phase OF the situation brought up
by the news from the iieutenants in the
field.
There Is practically no means OF arrfv-
Ing at any estimate OF the resources OF
the miners available for the mainte-
nance OF the people 20 be called out by
the strike. President Mitchell and Sec
retary Wilson, the latter the official head
Of the finance department Of the organ
ization. have finally declined 10 give out
any figures on this point
1T would be a simple matter for the
operators" they said. 'ff they knew
what money We command. to wait until
II is exhausted. Moreover. It would be
folly on our part 10 make public at
this time airy information upon which an
srtifiatt VI ptf assHhNf's "f"''Nf''S N"-
be based.
"At the close Of last year there we're
as. 1874 bona tide members In the mine work.
ers' organization. At the convention In
January Il was decided to levy upon
each of these members an assessment of
25 cents month. to be placed In the
hands Of the nationa, executive board
for use as defense fund. Part OF this
money has been used in small strikes.
but the bulk of II Is probably available
at this time Since January OF the pres
ent year there has been very material
increase In the membership. which. of
course. carries with II an increased DE-
tense fund
Aside from the money In the hands
OF the national executive board. local un-
ions in n number of states have accum-
uIated large sums of money In their
treasures which, while not at the COM
n.and af the executive officers OF the or
ganization. will probably be placed In
the strike funu Contributions from other
trades unions can be counted on, and
from theAe facts Il can be seen that the
miners are prepared for long fight"
Tomorrow will be spent in prepara-
tions for such emergencies ae may arise
during the strike. Saturday night Presi-
dent Mitchell viii 20 TO fIazieton. and
from there TO different points In the
field for the purpose OF holding mass
meetings.
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and puhlic Investigation OF the conditions
existing Ia the anthracite coal fields. We
believe that the great American heart
throhs in sympathy for the down-trodden
and oppressed whether in this or any
otner land We know the great power 9t
ment. With an abiding faith IN the JUS
tice OF our cause. and a consciousness, OF
the knowledge that whosoeyer else may
Witty and abuse us the great Jehova
knows and understands the rectitude OF
our purpose. we appeal 70 the American
people, and to the American press as the
greatest arfhters on earth, 10 assist US
and sustain us In our hour Of trial
ION behalf OF the national executive
board. United Mine Workers of America
(SigneG) JOHN MITCHELL.
president.
"w p. WILSON.
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srHrKEas 10 rsnsnnvE ORDER.


HAZT.ET0S. Pa. Sept IA National
Committeeman James. who Is directing
ths preparations for the strike. called
on sheriff Harvey. of i.nzerne county.
today. and offered. In the event Of tho
swearing IN ~ deputy shefirN. ~ fur
nish any uumber 81 men up 20 500 10
guard pghiss property and preserve or
der. IN making TIE offer be- said that
the acceptance % tho assistance offered
would not eosi ihe county or state one
pcnay. The sheriff expressed himself hs
pleased wtsb the sviarace ~ the strsk.
srs, purpose 70 ffown down anY attempt
n xtaisnca
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PennsyIvanta Coal Miners' strike
Considered ny Party Leaders.

CHICAGO Sept. i3--The anthracite
coal miners strike. called last night by
President Mitchell. OF the United Mine
Workers Association. was the subject OF
serious consideration at Republican ma
tional headquarters today Senator Ham
ma and Vice Chairman Payne held long
conference with the resident members OF
the advisory committee ms 70 the best
steps TO take. that a political color be
not given the industrial difficulty IN
Pennsylvania AT the close ~ the con-
ference. neither Chairman Hanna nor
Vice Chairman Payne made a statement,
but Perry S Heath. chairman OF the
press COMMITTEES. said:
I'VE are not yet sufficiently advised
as TO the situation IN Pennsylvania TO
warrant the expression of any view. and
II is not n matter to be talked OF With
out careful consideration OF all the facts"
Mr.. Heath was equally rcticent when
asked regarding the success OF the Croker
slate at the New York state convention
at Saratoga yesterday.
Al Democratic headquarters there was
no disineiination 20 talk Secretary
Walsh was In happy frame Of mind over
the success of the Croker element. and
said he was sure the coal strike would
benefit the Bryan ticket.
''It viii aid us to- demonstrate 90 the
working people that combinations OF cap
itai are dangerous and constitute
standing menace 70 labor The strike viii
cause agitation. ana agitation Is educs.
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MAINE ELECTION RETURNS.
What Retarns From All hut Two
Towns show.

LEWISTON Me- Sect. IA Returns re-
colved from al but two ~ the 81 towns.
counties and plantations In the state
show the following vote for governor;
Hnl, gRepD. T2t5S; Lord pem), @.sii.
Rogers tsro }. 3i02: L,ermoud tsocialsstl,
N Republican plurality. 2..N.
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ARE WORKING HARD
10 SAVE THE CITY.
Those Having Faith in Gal
weston Handicapped.
MANY HAVE GONE AWAY.
Others Will Follow Where 1t Is
Possible.
MANY HAVE GONE AWAY.

business Men Take a Gloomy View
of the Future and Few Are Max
ing Efforts TO Restore Their
Property-Furshert the Ruins Arc
Dag Into the Greater BECOMES
the List OF Victims Of the storm
ers at Every Turn-Reappearan
of Newspaper Having Good Eject
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wILKEsBARRE. Pa. Sept iz---Ail the
cpllserien 81 this region ara IN operation
today with practically sgli forces Near
Iy all the hsafs u the b.g companies Ia
dag say they Dslieve bat a hEaIi porslsn
Of the men viii sirtks On Monday.
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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON PAGES

we want you to Judge our future by our
past You have had four years Of the
presidency of Mckinley and you are
say no more"
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CASE Of Miners
GIVEN 70 PUBLIC.
President Mitchell Issues a
Long Address.
HAVE MANY GRIEVANCES.
Inability to Secure Recognition
Seems Uppermost.

Mr.. Mitchell Says All Efforts to
Have Operators Consider the
Been Ignored-Contends That
Weighing System IL Unfair to
the Miners-says They Are COM
PEELED to Pay Fancy Prices for
Supplies Mt Company Stores
Purchasing Elsewhere Prohibited
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SAYS Mr.. DAVIS
WAS WELL PAID.
Dismissed Former Employe
of Government Talks.
TELLS OF A BoER PLOT
What he Did Was Instigated by
Webster Davis.
TELLS OF A soER PLOT

for Men to Go 70
south Africa Were Written by
Mr.. Davis While He Was Assist-
ant Secretary OF the Interior
Charged That MIR. Davis Went to
South Africa to Collect His Re-
ward for His Efforts In America
in Behalf of the Boers-DetaiIs
of the scheme Are Given.
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ONE PROTEST AvAn.Eo.
David G. Coates Substituted for Call
drrvood on Fu~ion Ticket.

DENVER. Sept. l&~As resuI; of OBJ
3cctleu raised In the Democrats coaven-
tion 20 John calderwood. who was Rcmi-
mated yesterday by the Popnls, state
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Continued on Page Two.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-11-01

Newark, N. j., Oct. Civilian j.
Bryan ended his campaign in New
Jersey with three monster mass meet
ings in this city. Mr.. Bryan arrived at
Newark at 7:15 p. m. The city was
ablaza with fireworks and torchlight.
Bryan made four speeches, the last
one in the baseball grounds. Mr..
Bryan's carriage was driven with diff
ficulty through the streets, owing to
the enormous crowds that blocked the
way. Mr.. Bryan went from here tc
New York