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Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1900-09-27
FALSE STATEMENTS.
They Were Made by Officers of an In
surance Company.

New York, Sept. 27.-lnsurance cir
cles were startled yesterday by the
report of Chief Insurance Examiner
NanderpoeI, who has been investigat-
ing the affairs of the Traders Fire
Insurance Co., which recently went
into the hands of receiver.
Nanderpoel reports to Superintend-
cnt of Insurance Hendricks that the
statement of the company's affairs to
December 81 last, sworn TO by W. \.
IIalsey, president, and Theodore Su-
tro, secretary, was grossly false in
every particular"
Instead of having an unimpaired
capital of 100000, and a surplus of
more than 10000, as reported, the
examiner declares that the cCmpauy's
capital was impaired to the extent of
lbout 100 per cent.
y striking feature of the case is the
leath, last Saturday, of the cashier of
the company, David Allison. His
widow says his death is the result of
worry over the affairs of the com
pany. She declares he had no hand
in any fraud, that he so declared to
her on his death bed. and that he
gave her the name of the man who
was responsible for the trouble. She
says she will make this mans name
public if the charge is made that her
husband is guilty of crOCkedness.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1900-09-27
THE SIEGE OF FEkiN.
Ii Is Graphically Described by Mrs.
Conger, Also Its Relief

Des Moines, Ia, Sept. 2S.-The first
definite news of the siege of Pekin
was received here yesterday in let
ters from Mrs. f.. II. Congcr and her
niece, Miss Mary Pierce. Mrs. Conger
describes the relief of the city by
$4,000 troops, including 10000 Ameri-
cans, on the afternoon of August II.
The attacks by the Boxers on the
preceding nights she says were al
most fatal TO the ministers and their
parties were huddled in the British
legation. They were living on half Il
pound of dog meat a day when the
siege was lifted. Miss Pierce de-
scrihcs the narrow escape of Minister
Con%er on July 4.
"lle stood in the doorway" she
says, talking with the American sur
geon when a spent bullet penetrated
the surgeons leg, just missing the
American minister. Another bullet
made a hole in the Declaration of In
dependence that hung above Mr.. Con-
gers desk. Mr.. Petchick, an attachc,
sitting with Mr.. Congcr. missed death
by few inches. \ bullet wcns
through a fan in his hands. 1ha
Americans and all foreigners gather
ed in the British legation lived seven
weeks without fresh food of any
kind. At another time they had moth
ing but horse flesh, the saddle ponies
of the Americans being killed for
food.
Mrs. Conger used her silk draper
les, gifts from the dowagcr empress,
to make sandba"s to fortify tn" lcga
tions. When Baron Won Kcttclcr,
The German minister. was shot down
in the streets. Mr.. Conger carried III"
news to the baroness, who was De-
troit girl and had been married only
three wears"
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1900-09-27
STILL FIGHTING.
Insurgents Make an Attack Upon tho
United states Troops.

Manila, Sept. 2T.-On Monday night
vigorous insurgent attacks were made
upon the United States outposls in
the district near Iapote bridge, Las
Pinas, Para. aque, Bacoor and linus,
L. miles south of Manila, the scene of
the fighting last October. 1t is esti-
mated that the rebels numbered 400
and they were armed with rifles. The
inhabitants took refuge in the
churches. The Americans have since
energeticallv dispersed the enemy,
killing and wounding 80.
\ party of scouts belonging to the
Twentv-ffth United States infantry
landed on the island of Samar, the
inhabitants and insurgents fleeing to
the mountains. They met with but
slight resistance and burned town.
1t is reported that an American
scouting party developed body of
insurgents in the province of Nucva
Eciia. two Skirnlishes ensuing, in
which II of the natives were killed.
Similar brushes have taken place
near Indang and Slang in Cavite
province.
Advices from the island of Leyte
say that Gen. Moiica's bands have
have been scattered and demoralized
by Mai. Henry T. Allen, of the Forty
third infantry.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1900-09-27
RUMORS UNFOUNDED.
No War VIII be Declared Between
Chile and Her Neighbors.

Washington. Sept. 27.-Thc secre-
tary of the Chilean legation said yes
tcrday that the reports of war be-
tween Chill and her nei9hbors were
groundleSs. The war rumors have
gained considerable circulation of
late, it being stated that an outbreak
Of hostilitics was imminent between
Chill on the one hand and the Argen-
tine Republic, Peru and Bolivia on the
other.
The cause of the possible conflict is
alleged to be the unWillingmeSS Of
Chill to conform to certain treaty re-
lations, ii being cOntendcd that Chill
will not abide by the award of the
British government i'm the boundary
question with the Argentine Rcpub-
lie and that it refuses to submit the
question of the dcfinitivc sovereignty
over the provinces of Tacna and africa
to the decision of Il popular pleLiscite .
to be held in those provinces accord
ing to treaty between Chilli and
Peru. In response to these state
ments il is now set forth by the Chill
ian authorities that Chill is not try
mg to restrict the limits Of the Brit
ish award and that she certainly viii
abide bV it,
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1900-09-27
DAVITT is DISGUSTED.
He Says She Beers Deceived Him and
Did Not Keep Their Promises.

LondCn. Sept. 26.-rhc Pretoria cor
respondent of the Standard, in a re-
cent dispatch. throws new light upon
Michael Davitt's experiences in the
Transvaal and his feelings toward the
Roers. In view of Mr.. Davitt's contri-
buttons to the American press during
his visit to the seat of the war, the
Standards dispatch is of interest. 1t
is as follows:
Michael Davitt left Pretoria on May
Il, "broken and sick at heart" ac-
cording to the words he himself used
on the railway platform. Rev. II. j..
Bats, a Baptist minister, has record
ed them and they are testified to by
Rev. Henry Goodwin, a Congregation
al minister.
THAT old man, Paul Kruger" said
Mr.. Dayitt, lis engaged in a sort of
spiritlalist seance business with
some blind boy predicting events that
are TO happen on certain days. | came
ont here at my own expense; it cost
me 300. | was full of enthusiasm
they know my feelings, but they have
never trusted me. They refused to
give me any information as to the
situation for my papers; and go
away broken and sick at heart. / am
thoroughly disillusioned.
"They ask me: why 90 away so
soon? Things are not so bad as you
think What said |, when 10000
men retire, as at Kroonstad. and
practically run away without firing a
shot" I went down to Kroonstad and
saw their positions. They were eX-
cellent. The Beers assured me that
they would dispute every inch of
ground and would sell their liberties
with their lives. What happened you
know. All along the line | have been
refused their confidence, and have
been thoroughly deceived. | wrote to
my papers this rubbish about the
grand stand that was to be made at
roonstad-speakin@ through them
to Europe. | would give E100 to with
draw what | have written"
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1900-09-27
THE GALVESTON STORM.
Mr. Cline Gives Full and Scientific
Record of the Great Disaster.

Washington, Sept. @S.-Ihe weather
bureau has received full report
from the observer at Galveston, Mr..
Cline, of the great storm of Septem-
Der s. The report is remarkable in
several respects. 1t gives Il complete
scientific record of the great storm,
with a Succinct account of the dam
age done, map of the ruined area of
the city and records of the meteorO-
logical instruments at the station up
to the time they were destroyed by
the hurricane Mr.. Cline was one of
the sufferers by the disaster. His
house, which was one Of the Substan-
tial structures in the beach section of
the residence district, became the ref
uge of 80 persons about the height of
the storm. 1t went down in the gen
eral wreck and 20 of lis inmates, in
cluding Mrs. Cline, were Killed.
Mr.. Cline speaks in the highest
terms of the work Of Mr.. John Blag-
den, one of the observers at the s:a-
ton, who stood by the Office until all
instruments had been blown away.
Mr.. Cline's map of the area of total
destruction, checked by the estimates
of the insurance underwriters, indi.
Gates that 3.63G houses were totally
destroyed. The loss of life, he says,
never will be exactly known, but il is
estimated at over G,O0G. The proper.
ty damage will exceed $3O,OOO,O00
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1900-09-27
Spanish War Veterans, Conciave.

Washington. Sept. 2H.-The seconl
annual meeting of the Spanish War
Veterans Association of the United
States was called TO order at the Eb-
bitt house yesterday by the grand
commander, Gen. j. Warren Keifer,
of Ohio. Kcifcr in his address rec
commended union of all organiza-
tions of a similar character in the
United States. There was some dis.
cussion of the question of making
soldiers who serve in China eligible
for membership in the association on
the same footing with soldiers who
have served in the Philippines since
the conclusion of peace. No action,
however, was taken.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1900-09-27
4 Chapter of Disasters.

St. Johns, \. F., Sept. 24-Damaged
vessels continue to make this port
from the Grand Banks. One reports
a collision between two French fish.
inc schooners during the gale, carry
inc away the masts of both. They
were driven out of sight. and it Is
feared that they foundered. which
would represent Il loss of about &c
lives. The crew of the schooner Kes-
trel made land on Saturday. The ship
rode out the gale, but was so leaky
that she sank while endeavoring to
make the land, the men reaching
shore in boats.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1900-09-27
LETTER FROM GOMEZ.
Americans Not TO Blame for lnfriend-
Iy Feelings in Cuba-Inited states
Promises VIII Be Kept.

Havana, Sept. 2S.-Gen. MaNimo Go
me/ has written letter to friends in
Santo Domingo, and an extract from
it appeared in La Lucha yesterday.
THE fevercd state in which Cuba
now is" says the writer, lis natural,
but it will not last. The fame of war
will be eXtinguished once for all in
the national convention. On the
benches of that convention a great
man will not respect the work of that
body.
''ln the convention will originate
two political parties, which will focus
the views of all good Cubans. ] have
longcd eagerly for the moment now
about to arrive. With the convention
the work of the revolution will ter
inmate.
MANY persons are mortified at the
prolongation of the American inter
vention. Many also view the situa-
tion in a pesSimistic light. But the
Americans are not to blame for the
delay, as the Cubans have placed Oh.
stacles in their path. No good man
can doubt that the promises of the
United States secretary of war and
the American people will be faithfully
kept"
Gov Gen. Wood Yesterday publish
ed u report covering the history of
the military administration during
the last nine months.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1900-09-27
what a MsEuI Can DO.

That was a remarkable demonstration OF
what Mogul can do, that occurred on the
New York Central the other day, when en-
CINE No. 94S, one of the new Moguls, hauled
out train No. IL, the Southwestern Limited,
made up of two mail cars, five passenger
coaches and nine Wagner ears, sixteen cars
in all. The total weight of the train was
l,832,OO0 pounds, or 9l6 tons, and the length
of the train, including the engine, was l ,2l2
feet, or nearly a quarter of a mile. This
engine made the running time of the train
between New York and Albany, I43 miles,
in three hours and fifteen minutes.
There is no railroad in the world which
has better roadbed, more skllful engi-
neers, or better equipment, backed by loyal
men always alert for the safety of their pas
sengers, than the New York Central and
Hudson River railroad. What road can
match it's corps Of men, from President Cal
laway down the long line Of employees, to
the humble and faithful trackmen who
watch their sections of rail through the
long hours of the night and day, in order to
safeguard the lives of the travellers on trains
whirling by their humble shanties, many of
which nestle closely to the rails under their
dianship.-Editorial from the Albany
TImes-UnOn
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1900-09-27
A STRANGE AFFAIR.
Police are Investigating Queer CIR.
cumstances I'm Connection with the
Death of "A millionaire.

New York. Sept. 26.-At the sugges'
tion of District Attorney Gardiner
and Chief of Detectives McCluSkey
Coroner Hart is investigating tha
death of William Rice, who died sun
day night at the Berkshire apartment
house on Madison avenue. Mr.. Rice
was a millionaire who retired from
active mercantile life II years ago
and is said to have large interests in
Houston. Tex, and Milwaukee.
The inquiry into the death OF Mr.
Rice was begun because, on Monday,
four checks bearing the dead man
name and calling for the payment of
nearly $250,000 were presented for
certification at the Fifth Avenue
Trust Co. and the banking house of
S. NJ. Swenson & Sons. They were
all made payable to Albert Il. Patrick,
lawyer, whose Offices are at 275
Broadway. The latter had for the
past ten years been Mr.. Rice's legal
adviser in New York, while his i'm
mense business interests in Texas
were in charge of Capt. j. A. Baker,
who. with the dead mans brother,
Frederick Rice, of Houston, Tex, is
now on his way here. At the tele-
PTaDlilc request OF tlt bIOlItI iiIS
body will be kept until he arrives.
Two of the checks, one drawn for
S135. 900 and the other for $500,
were certified without question by
the Fifth Avenue Trust Co.. but the
others, drawn on S. VI. SWensCn ~
Sons were not certified. One of them
called for 100000 and the other for
So, 900. 1t was IN error in the spell
ing of the name of Lawyer Patrick,
which had been written ALBERT in
stead of albert" on the last check,
which led the banking firm to refuse
to endorse. When this error was dis
covered Swenson q Sons called up the
Berkshire apartment house on the
telephone and Charles Jones, Mr..
Rice's valet, who responded to the
call, said that the check was ''all
right" This, he says, was in accord
ance with directions which he had re-
ceived from Lawyer Patrick, although
both of them knew at the time that
Mr.. Rice was dead.
"We won't certify to the genuine
ness of the $4,000 check until we
speak with Mr.. Rice" answered the
banker, and then Jones answered
that the millionaire twas out" Jones
called up Lawyer Patrick and over
the telephone informed him of the
question: which had been asked by the
paving teller employed by Swenson &
Sons.
"When they ask for Mr.. Rice again.
answered Patrick. tell them he is i'll.
That will be al that is necessary
In compliance with these directions
Jones answered the second call over
the telephone and then Syyenson & Co.
declined to certify the check and con-
suited with their lawyers in regard
to the matter.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1900-09-27
Many Refuse to Work.

Galveston, Tex, Sept. 26.-The rail
roads are finding it exceedingly diff
cult to procure sufficient labor to re.
store their tracks in and around Cal
weston to good condition, to rebuild
yards, pick up wrecked cars and han
dsa freight. The railroad people say
that since martial law was raised, the
men they had rushed back to town.
and some are remaining idle while
the women get supplies from the re-
lief stations. Farmers are paying rs
to so cents per hundred pounds for
picking cotton. The usual rate is 4C
cents.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1900-09-27
Asked 10 Act as Arbitrator.

baltimore, Md, Sept. 2S.-Cardinal
Gibbons has been asked to act as ar
bitrator between the striking miners
and the operators of the anthracite
coal region of Pennsylvania. While
admitting that he has been approach
ed on the subject, his eminence said
last night that he had heard from
only one side of the parties ir con.
tr0versy, and must decline to discuss
the question Of arbitration until all
had been heard from.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1900-09-27
Returned TO Work.

Norwich, Conn, Sept. 2S.-The 200
men employed by the Page Boiler Co.,
who Wednesday went out on a strike
because the company refused to CON
tinue paying them voluntary i'll
crease of 10 per cent. yesterday re
turned to work with the understand
ing that if the company did not grant
their demands ny October 2 the men
would again 90 out. The men were
obliged to go back to work in order
to get the protection of the union
under pain of expulsion from that
body.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1900-09-27
Agreed on am Election nsjII.

Frankfort, Ky. Sept. 27.-The dem
ocratic house caucus has at last
agreed upon an election bill which
provides that the state board shall
consist of one democrat and one re-
publican and state officer. They
shall appoint the county boards. two
from each party. and from lists sub
mittcd they shall also appoint an urn-
pirc. This will give the democrats a
majority in each county board, but
the boards shalI have only minister's
powers, eXcent as to questioned hH'
lots. The democrats in the senate
it IS sail " j accept this eompronliss
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1900-09-27
IMMIGRATION REPORT.
Large Number Of Aliens Have Arr
rived at New York During the Pas!

Washington, Sept. 29.-ThomaS
Fitchie, commissioner of immigration
Of New York, has submitted his am
ual report of the work done at the
New York station for the fiscal year
ending June 30, 1900. That year
marks the close of the first ten years
of federal control of immigration.
The total number of aliens arriving
at the port of New York for the year
was 100, ,S42. In addition to these there
were 09,76O American citizens who
came within the scope of the inspcc,
tion process by reason of the fact
that they shipped in a manner to Sc
cure tickets at immigration rates and
to save the usual expenses.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1900-09-27
struck a Rock and Sank.

Coroncl, Chilli, Sept. 27.-Thd
French bark General De Charette,
from Swansea for San Francisco.
struck on rock in the Strait of Le
Marie, at the southern extremity OF
South America, on September 3, and
foundercd. Her crew, with the cNceP
tion Of two members, landed safely at
Band Point
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1900-09-27
Gen. OTIS Entertained.

New York, Sept. 2S.-Mai. Gen. FL
well s. Otis, L. 5. A., was entertained
nt dinner last night at Delmonico's by
Lafayette Post 140, G.. a. II. Gem j..
Fred Pierson presided. There were
nearly 200 diners.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1900-09-27
Laid TO Rest.

Springfield. W, Sept. 2S.-The last
bugle call, Taps" sounded over a sol
dier's grave at CarlinyiIle yesterday
afternoon. when the body of Gen.
John McAulcy Palmer was laid away.
Full Masonic and military services
were held
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1900-09-27
Howard IL Convicted.

Frankfort. Kya Sept. 27.-James
Howard has been found guilty of be-
ing Il principal in the assa assnation of
Gov. Goebel. \ verdict was returned
Wednesday and entaiIed a death sen
tencc. The jury which tried the ease
was divided politically as follows:
Nine democrats, one republican and
two anti-Goebel democrats. \ new
trial will be asked for.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1900-09-27

Jacksonville, Fla, Sept. 27.-G. r..
Drew. the reconstruction governor Of
Florida, died at his home here yes
terday afternoon, aged 73.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1900-09-27

Each package OF PUTNAM FADRLRss DYE
colors either Silk, Wool or Cotton perfectly.
Sold by all druggists.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1900-09-27
Sure of His Job.

Magistrate-Wha is your business?
Witness-Matrimon agent for nv
eight grown-up aughters!-Fliegenda
Baetter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-04
OBITUARY.
GEORGE RICHARDS.

Dover j.. April (SpeciaD.-Georse Richaras
dted early this morning in New-O-leans after
short illness He was his way 70 his nome
In this town from Hot Springs. Ark, where ne mad
gone early in February.
George Richards. banker railroad presioeh,r h',e
ooerator manufacturer and merchant, was born IN
PottsviIle Penn. in 1888. When young man he
was made manager Of all the Glendon Iron COM
pany's mining interests in New-Jersey. WHEN posi-
ton he filed for upward of forty years
Mr. Richards was president or the Dover no"
COMPANY Of the Morris County Machine ana IRON
COMPANY of the Ogden Mine Railroad Company Oi
the Dover and Rockaway Railroad Company, Oh 'he
Hibernia Mine Railroad Company, OF the h'De'''ia
Underground Railroad Company, OF u'e -
Union Bank of Dover OF the Dover f'Hi'iis -
pany and of the George Richards Coih'any' IL
1871 he was appointed state Director OF ths OiAiO
Railroads of New-Jersey. - he,, the
He was elected Mayor OF DoveF VIZ VIZ" -racs
incorporated and nI.eo ,ca, S.oysgrnor
Leon Albeit appointed him MEMBER o. eEg o,,esS
OF Managers of the State hospitals anu ~,
he was the only Republican the entire oI rsd
colleagues elected him vice-pre5 dent OF tle rs
In 1S9 the Board was Iegisated out or once 20 DC
replaced by non-partisan BOARD ~ 90 n
ards the only member OF the olo 6peIu 80
pointed by Governor Werts to memoefsfP tb new
new Board He was made president o. the n Nv
Board He was also appointed a H,enloSr OF ne we
State Board of Geological survey re vas ol,e
member for Morris County of the RepuDiicssn Stsec
garded as one of the wisest counseilors Oh 'he ne
publican party in New-Jersey. - ,-.o
He was married in 1850 MISS r1iia. VI go
McCarty of Morris County. who diea n -.Idi cnt 20
manager of the hardware department Oh one oi 'i.S
George Richards Company stores
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-04
TO NULCT TAXPAYERS.
HOW THE TAMMANY-PLATT COMBINATION
IS ABLE TO JAM VICIOUS
BILLS THROUGH.

Albany April 3 (SpeciaD.-The passage OF a Dill
increasing the salaries of the Municipal Court JUS
tees in Network City by the Assembly To-Day IL
perhaps the best evidence Of tacft and well recos-
nizsd combination of the platt-Croker "orSaniza-
tons that has yet come to light The purpose Oh
this BILL as of several others which the two ma
chimes have worked cog to cog In furtherihe Is 10
mulct the taxpayers of New-York City.
The most glaring proof of this combination reia-
tive to the bill which passed the Assembly to-day
was that it introduced only last THURSDAY.
Upon the face it bears the date of March y. ls"
Thus it may be with what amazing raplol'y
legislation be forced along when the powers
that be- behind the cordially acquiesee
The Falows nti-Ramapo bill was permitted 10
sleep in committee two months. The Trainer Dill
is reported out Of committee in rs many days ana
pushed through the lower house as TX WITH the
aid of emergency message from the FXecut isE
Chamber The committee which reported TINS plii
with such unwonted alaCrity is the committee on
Rules composed of Speaker Nixon, Assem- oIyIrah
Aids, leader of the Republican majority; MI ser
sey. chairman of the Committee on Cities, Wllcn
has distinguished itself a deadly enemy Of most
the torpid leader of the Democratic minority, ana
Mr. Kelley, Albany Democrat and bosom
friend of Mr.. Nixon. -,
The bill fixes the salary OF the Justices OF the
Municipal Court in the Boroughs OF Queens and
Richmond at $4,000, and in the Boroughs or the
Bronx and Brooklyn at 81 .000 and in the Borough
of Manhattan at 5000.