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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-07-14
Imperialism the Issue.

Kansas City, July 6.-There will be no
minority report on the platform. The OPP
position has decided that such a report
would be useless.
The committee on resolutions completed
its work on the platform and adjourned
sine die
The vote on the adoption of the report
was unanimous. The conservative ele-
ment of the committee on platform are
highly pleased with the making of i'm
perialism the issue of primal importance,
and some of them express the opinion that
this declaration will We of greater benefit
to them than lie omission of reference to
the ratio would have been.
1he platform committee has changed the
order of the presentation of subjects and
placed the question of imperialism in the
front place, making it in this way, and
also by actual declaration, the paramount
issue. 1t says: "While other issues are
vital, the question of imperialism strikes
at the very existence of the republic
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-07-14

So much has been written-and well
written, 1t may be added-on old age
and longevity that it Is difficult to saw
anything absolutely new upon this al.
ways interesting subject. DR.. CYRUS
Edison, In an address on the topic 1.-THE
Causes of Natural Death and How to
Attain an Active and Useful Old Age"
at least succeeded in giving emphasis
to one requirement in regard to lon.
gevity. According to the New York
physician rapid thought, other things
being equal, is conducive to longevity,
FROM this cause men in cities have an
advantage over the farmer, though
the latter from his open-air life often
attains old age. Not only Is a well.
balanced mind essential to old age"
said Dr. Edison, but a well-balanced.
active mind" The point is one we'll
worth emphasizing. There are many
things tending to green old age" or.
as Adam in "As You Like It." defined
bis, "a lusty winter" Some of these.
as DR.. Edison pointed out, have refer
ence to the calling or vocation, wheth-
er merchant, lawyer, farmer, physi.
clan, editor, writer or common laborer.
etc. The business or pursuit, in other
words, may have in It's requirements
influence to lengthen or shorten the
life of the one who follows it. His own
habits of diet, exercise, work, recrea-
ton. etc, are also important, but the
one factor running through all these
and making In all circumstances for
longevity Is the "well-balanced, active
mind" Lear was unwise for reasons
Shakespeare so we'll portrays in endeav-
oring Ito shake all cares and business
from our age" He could not have been
happy or have lived to a great age,
however kind his daughters might have
been to him, for he lacked the well-bal-
anced mind, and he attempted to re-
move all necessity for mental activity.
While age should not be compelled to
concern itself with the struggles of life
such as are appropriate to youth, 1t
should not look forward to calm as the
highest enjoyment in store for it. Cato
learned Greek at so, but he was prob
ably on earth at that time chiefly be-
cause Of the well-balanced, alert mind
that accepted no goal as the measure
of Its activity and requirements. AS
Longfellow in his "Morituri Saluta-
mus" says:
Age Is opportunity no less
Than youth itself, though in another
dress
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-07-14
A BIG FIRE At P|TTSBURG
SEVERAL MEN WERE KII1Fn
All the Victims Were Firemen-p,
Started i'm a CrOckery Sto
smoke Was Intense--Monev -
Will BE Large-AII Insured.

Pittsburg, July 9.-Pittsburg's down
town section was visited by another dis
astrous fire, the second within a wool,
-Four men are dead and six Others aro -
hospitals suffering from injuries which
may prove fatal. All the victims w.
tiremen. The dead:
| Fl. Griflit, st. Clair Crawford, Max Rot
terbaugh, John Lewis.
The injured: Captain Dan Campbell
Stewart Burns, Edward kearney. William
Erb, George Mum, William Delile.
The fire had its origin in the basement
of Evans g. Co.'S glassware establishment
on Fifth avenue, between Wood and Mar.
ket streets. The dense smoke from burn.
ing excelsior and other material used in
packing chinaware baffed the tiremen for
long time, but after fighting for more
than an hour they got the upper hand
though the building was deluged with
water.
At about $3.50 when all danger seemed
to have passed 10 members of Engine com.
panies Nos. A and IL were working ON the
second floor, knee deep in water. The
"eIShI VI TIE water Win Cne already
heavy weight ON the floor in the shape Of
the big jewelers. safe of Goddard, Hill
& Co., was too much and the floor gave
way, In its plunge down it dragged the
third floor along with it clear down to
the cellar. The firemen were buried deep
under the debris and it was believed at
first none would escape. Heroic efforts
were made by the remaining firemen to
rescue their comrades, and in a little
while they could be conversed with, but
they were still pinned down by the masses
of debris.
The men still in the wreck were alive
until 1880 o'clock and conversed with the
rescuers. About that time the fire broke
out afresh just over the spot where the
poor fellows were pinned down. Dan
Campbell, captain of Company No. 4, was
i'll sight of the rescuers, but was pinned
down by heavy timbers on his legs While
the men were working with fierce energy
to release him, the fire reached him and
burned his feet. He begged his fellows
to hurry the work.
To rescue Captain Campbell jack was
pushed forward and other jacks were re-
quired to raise a large portion of the
broken floor. He was under the floor two
hours, yet he was the least injured of any
taken out. The Others were badly bruised
and cut and one or more may die from
the effect of their injuries.
The money loss will reach 100000, of
which L. G. Evans & Co. lose $4,000 God
dard, Hill & Co., $4,000; Davis Maher,
5000; o. McClintock, $1,000: Allegheny
National Bank, $500. All were covered
by insurance.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-07-14

In view of the amazing delirium Of
Great Britain over her victories In
South Africa, 1t is to be hoped that we
cant about the calmness of the British
character in adversely and prosperity.
THE Briton as he Is painted by British
Journalism is a myth. The reality is
very much as other men. There is
nothing discreditable in the patriotic
emotions of the classes and the masses,
% why should the pubhcists keep on
prating about a stoicism which is un-
known. invisible?
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-07-14

been progressive development along
these lines that 1t is now the passenger
car, not the locomotive. which is likely
in the event of a collision to escape with
the least damage. The telescoping OF
such cars becomes almost a structural
imposslbility." When such cars are in
general use all the traveller will have
to do will be to sit tight and ''let 'er
rip" secure in the knowledge that any
bull-headed locomotive that tackles his
train will get the worst of it.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-07-14

Must the Japanese go" too? Ten
thousand of them are said TO have
handed on our Pacific coast during the
frst three weeks of April, and for
several months they have been arriv-
ing at the rate Of hundred thousand
a year, ten times the normal immigra-
ton Some are known to be contract
asborers, and will be deported; others,
later on, may wish they. too, had been
sent back. 1t is suggested that many
OF them fee to this country because
they fear war between Japan and Rus
sia; but probably, If they had heard
the story o. a certain labor war In
which the Chinese once figured, they
would have preferred to take their
chances at home.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-07-14

II the allegations made by an Indiana
clergyman In the suit he has brought In
court are correct the sympathy Of most
people will be with him. He Is pastor
of church, to which he was called in
December, 1898. The trustees agreed to
pay him 500 month, which he was
to receive monthly. The pastor has
performed his share OF the contract.
lie has preached regularly twice each
Sunday, has conducted a weekly prayer
meeting as well as other church assem-
blies, and he has devoted his time to
consoling his parishioners in seasons of
distress and visiting the sick and af.
hlcted. But he has received no salary
for more than year. The officers Of
the church contend that they cannot
afford to pay him his stipend, but the
Rev. Mr.. Williams has brought suit
against the trustees, claiming that 1t
Is their business to see the funds are
provided from which his salary Is to
be paid. He says that he proposes to
teach his flock that 1t Is a part of re.
ng1on to pay the preacher" The les
son Is one that Is needed IL the stories
current among ministers have any
ground. There are scores of ministers
who fail to receive their salary regular
~, and In many churches the janitor Is
much surer of getting his pay. 1t re-
quires a great deal of moral courage
FOR preacher to bring a suit such al
has been brought by the Indiana man,
but there can be no doubt that he
should win If the facts are as stated.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-07-14

Those who travel much will be In
Gerested In some statements of the
Financial Chronicle regarding the pas
senger cars which railroads now re-
gard as Eost desirable. They will be
glad to learn that 1.-The modern pas
eenger ear Is being developed into an
arnored car-armored not to make it
bullet proof but collision proof The
damage and risk to life must be min
anized to the most perfect degree pos
sable In case of collision; and by in
ssreasing the resistance at the ends this
gan best be accumulated So great has
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-07-14
American Gets Contract.

Knoxville, Tenn, July 10. P. Me-
Donald, Knoxville railroad contractor,
has just been awarded the contract to
build a railroad in Ecuador for the Ecua-
dor Association of Scotland The contract
price is $l6,0OO,OO0. The road will be 200
miles in length and will extend from
Guayaquil to Quito, through the Andes
mountains.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-07-14
Wheat.

Portland-There is a firmer feeling
in the wheat markets, but there is such
a small amount of business doing IN
Portland that it is difficult matter to
make an accurate quotation. Walla
Walla is nominal at 56@57c and valley
at about the same figure. Bluestem,
$4,000.
Recommendations, SEC; blue
stem, 58c, both for export.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-07-14
Kentucky legislature,

Frankfort, KY, July l0.-Governor
Beckham today called special elections for
August next in several districts to fill
vacancies in the legislature. This is believed
to mean that an extra session will be held
in September to consider the repeal of the
Goebel election law.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-07-14
Deaths From Heat.

Chicago, July 9.-The extreme humidity
last Saturday caused the largest list of
deaths from heat of any one day during
the past week. Nine deaths and three
prostrations were the record. The record
for the week ending Saturday is p deaths
and 90 prostrations.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-07-14
THE SUICIDE OF KWANG LII.
Was Compelled by Prince Tuan to
End His own Life

Shanghai, July 6.-Emperor Kwang Su
committed suicide by taking opium I'M
der compulsion of Prince Tuan. The en-
press dowager also took poison, but she
is still alive, although reported insane
from the effects of the drug.
The above has been officially reported
to the German consular staff.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-07-14
Montana Miner Suicides.

Helena, Mont, July 9.-Peter Belts, al
years, old, part owner in a gold mine
operated by himself and partner near
Montana City, east of Helena, blew his
head off with giant powder. He has been
sick and respondent. He leaves no rela-
tiyes in Montana.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-07-14

Paris, July 1.-THE Boer delegates,
Messrs. Vessels, Fshcher and Wolmarans,
accompanied by DR.. Leyds, the diplomatic
agent of the Tansvaal, today paid visit
to NJ Delcasse, the minister of foreign
affairs.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-07-14

Subscriptions are being raised to
provide a home for sick and INDECENT
actors and actresses. We suggest that
1t be located somewhere near the geo
graphical center of the country, so
that the walking distance to 1t may be
about the same from all sides.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-07-14
The Oregon Mt Chefon.

Washington, July l0.-The navy de-
partment has been informed that the Ore
gon has arrived at Chefoo. She will start
for Kure, Japan, to dock July 10 or IL.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-07-14

The appellate division Of the Supreme
Court of New York has decided that,
despite the decision of jury, six cents
Ia NOT TO be accepted as the value of
life Ox a boy killed by trolley car.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-07-14
Father OF Forty-sne Children.

In the town of Foster, R. l., resides
Levi Bresson. a well-to-do French
Canadian farmer, who arose from his
bed on a recent morning to find that his
forty-first child had been born. Thirty
six of the children are living, and they
are all worthy citizens of various parts
of the Union and Canada. The present
Mrs. Bresson Is Lewis third wife, and
each of the three has a good family to
her credit. Wife No. gave birth TO
three sets of triplets. No. / had several
pair of twins, and the present wife
bids fair to keep up with those who
have gone before. Many Of the thirty
six living children have families of
their own. Eight OF the grandchildren
of Levi have families also, and none of
those seen could give any kind OF an
idea how many grandchildren and
great-grandchildren Levi Bresson has.
He owns considerable good farming
property.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-07-14

On. Edward Everett Hale, who Is an
'alunnus Of Harvard College, braved
Boston and all its classical purlieus the
other day by saying in a lecture that
Cor half century Harvard College had
% fashion for teaching fads.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-07-14

An Italian scientist announces that
the nightmare may, therefore, conclude
thai away back somewhere their ances-
8oxs were hostlers or jockeys.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-07-14

Automobiles and bicycles may come
and go, but they won't starve out the
horse. These shows he's having indi-
cato he'll never be without bit In his
anouth
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-07-14

Two men emptied their pistols at
each other In Chicago without hitting
seems to be counting for something
here, at last. In this case the innocent
0ystanders ran with all their might as
soon as the shooting began.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-07-14

Loves goddess all-compelling Venus
absing born of the waves is not so
mach symbol Of the summer girls
effectiveness as that sea power must
g1ls the world.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-07-14

Many Of the officers now in the Phil
fppfnee, who were appointed from civil
life because they had pull" are now
ready to admit that the fellows who
lacked influence and had to stay at
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-07-14

New York-Silver certificates, $40
62Ac; bar silver, 615sc; Mexican dol
lars, 4Sc.
San Francisco-Silver bars, $3.50;
Mexican dollars, 4Sh@49c.
London-Bar silver, % 7-16d.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-07-14

President Donnelly, of the I. T. u, is
authority for the statement that Brit
ish capital is buying up American
printing plants in precisely the same
manner as breweries were gobbled up.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-07-14

Az a recognition of the progress of
women's rights the old expression,
"'Paste this In your hat" has been
changed to "Shck this In your MILL
merry"
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-07-14

TIE owners of the land in Pennsyl-
vaniA where successful wells have
been driven struck oil practically and
dnaDciallY.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-07-14

Two American vaudeville companies
have sailed for Manila with few kegs
OF salted coon songs and picked jokes
Of the 1899 vintage.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-07-14
MISUNDERSTANDING
z TIMELY TOPICS ::
80 ~'
Observation-Disclosures

VIII the pedestrian finally be conn,
PEELED to equip himself with a gong?
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-07-14

The Italian government figures show
that there are at present in the various
countries over 100000 Italian emf
grants.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-07-14

Henceforth the story of the average
Methodist minister's wife will not be
anch a moving one.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-07-14

The latest deceased epicure left reci-
to get into them.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-07-14

Two Texas cowboys who fought
'slSei with Winchesters escaped arrest,
Auf the coroner got them both.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-07-14

New York, July l0.-The American
Sugar Refining Company has advanced
all refined sugars 10 points.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-07-14

Some men are successful because
they have too few friends, and some
because they have toe mAnz
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-07-14
Lasted for Four Days.
Cable From Lii Hung Chang.

Paris, July l2.-The Chinese minister
here informed NJ. Delcasse that Ii Hung
Chang had cabled him from China, under
yesterdays date, saying that he had just
received a telegram from Picking assert
ing that the soldiers and rebels who sur
rounded the legations had gradually dis
appeard
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-09

founded on January / 1871 but ever since 1SS9 and
more especially since January. 1871, when he be-
came fits editor and sole proprietor. its name has
been practically synonymous for that OF Alfred e.
Burr. For nearly fifty years he had been its
trolling spirit, and it in turn he's been the leading
exponent of the Democratic party in Connecticut
Before he obtained control IT had been weekly
paper, but in March, 1871 1t began daily edition
and soon obtained the largest circulation of any
newspaper in New-England outside Of Boston
Mr.. Burr continued to make The Times the
champion Of reforms and advocate of the laws
OF liberty In 1854 he took strong grounds against the
repeal Of the Missouri Compromise standing almost
alone and holding his views in the face of most
bitter opposition AT this time he warned his party
that # the plans of Stephen A Douglas were car
Tted out the overthrow of Democratic party
would be the result, and that the sectional strife
which would follow would probably involve the
country in civil war. His predictions were not ser-
ously considered at the time but subsequent events
proved his sagacity and foresight
In 1860 ''The Times supported breckenridge and
9o@ No1 M par and e gave their PROCEEDINGS to
and this party waned and became extinct under
r rT 9r & Burr ned Tbs Times to oppose
Secession. At the close of the war he veaementIy
scored the Republican policy of reconstruction
In fact he was always consistent Democrat;
state iN Iegisatufe He was repeatedly urged to
accept further political honor. and his name was
frequently mentioned in connection with the noInl-
nation for Governor, but he invariably refused 10
he headed the Connecticut delegations to the Dem
ocratic National conven lions; and was one OF the
foremost supporters of President Clevelands nomi-
nation .n 1892 MI Burr accepted several state OF
fees chiefly of honorary nature. He was PTes-
dent of the Commission that built the state Capi-
tol at Hartford inside of the appropriation OF
50 600 GOO He was Of the original members OF
the State Board of Health. which was establlShed
IN 1878 and president of the State Board OF PaT-
dons constituted in 1888. He was also a MEMBER
of the permanent State Commission on AT ana
IN the local affairs of Hartford he was always
an advocate Of progress. The establishment OF the
High School was largely brought about through
BIS efforts and Bushnell Park was laid out largeIg
through his advocacy of the plan. he was also
identified with many commissions under the rnu-
nicipaI government. He was president OF the Dime
Savings Bank of Hartford. -, ,,.o...
On April IS 1884, he married Miss Sarah A Beoin,
~ AFeriden Conn. His son. ". o. Burr, Is tne
business naanag ger of The Times while his daugh-
ter Ella Burr McAanus, the wife OF Dr. James
McManus. of Hartford, is also a regular coil'iIou
tor her fathers journal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-09
THE RACETRACE.

New-OrIeans Jan. Sin memory OF the battle o,
Nev-OrIeans the Jackson Handicap occupied =
central position In to-day's card. and one a.
the three races which fell TO the favorites jolly
Roger. the winner was favored with the best OF
luck and managed to get through tho bunch in
the last sixteenth when the race seemed hopeless
weber rode WoIhurst like a novice. With tia
least help from the boy the horse would have won
handfly. Corvallis and Belle OF Memphis were the
other winning favorites- Weather fine and track
fast. Summaries:
First race Csix and one-haIf furlongs)-CoraIs o.
CedderstTand) TO and % 5. won: Nellie Price, .
I IS J.. second. LITTLE Billy.
mitchell, 2 to I. third Time-1.z<
second (sellng: mile}-Arthur Behan.
Cyedderstrand) 3 70 I. Sir Fltzhuzh 10
fMitcheD and 20 5. second. JOdss. 1O2 uandry
& 1 third. Time-1:42
Third race (six 7ne-half furIongs-Bsle Mer,-
phIs IOI X (BoaLdD and 20 g. Bonneville ia
(TabOrJ % and 70 5 second Sir Christopher, 19s
(sfltchelD. II 70 1. third. Tlme-l:21a-
Fourth Jackson Handicap mile and quarter
jolly Roger. 1914 C8olandl. 10 to and even. won
Woihurst 1O1 "a Weber,. 70 2 and % 8 second
Laureate. 1O4 CDupesl, 70 l. third TiTne-2-o9.
Fifth race lone mile)-FTa1gioe. IO4lz CyvinkheId 5
20 / and even won: The Bobby. 1O2 0schardsl 70
l. second; TicNfu lOS (Boland). 20 70 third
Time-142
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-09
COLLEGE ROWING.

PLANS FOR THE YALE-HARVARD CON-
TESTS AT NEW-LONDON ANNOUNCED.
New-Haven, Conn, jan S.-A three days confer
ence Of the Yale and Harvard boat club officials
has Just been ended at Claverly Hail. Cambridge.
result of which dates for the annual contests.
officials and the general plans for the annual re-
gatta announced. President r. J. Schweppe
and Captain +. w. Allen represented Yale and
Harvard represented by President Saltenstall
and Captain j. G. HiggonsOn. The plans sim
liar those of last year.
The races will take place at New-London and
Thursday, June %. is the date. Each college Will
send three crews-a varsity eight, varsity four
and freshman eight. The varsity eight cared
will be rowed first, down stream at IL 80
a. m. Immediately following the big the fours
will down stream 1870. and the freshmen
will follow after short interval The varsity
eight Dared race will start from a point opposite
Red Top Harvard's quarters, finishing at the draw
BRIDGE the tours will start at the varsity starting
The freshmen will start at the Navy Yard and
to the bridge. two miles down the river.
The officials of the will be practically those
of last year, w. H. Meikleham. of NewYork, being
the probable referee. The chairman of the Regatta
Committee will be Julian Curtiss. of New-York.
The report Is current that while there is little
chance of Cornells appearance the Thames this
year, both Yale and Harvard would welcome the
coming of the IthaCanS.