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say there are some republicans who are
responsible. and this same law that We
have obeyed and intend to obey In the
future, like the poisonous shirt OF Nessus.
will stick TO them until IL consumes their
very bones, and we prosecute them 10
their conviction"
In conclusion, Mr.. Wheeler assured the
members who had crowded about duri1g
the excitement and the packed galleries
that there would be no bloodshed 10
Kentucky.
But said he. the Goebel law is there
to stay. II will remain as a permanent
and enduring monument to the knightly
son of Kentucky who was stricken down
by concealed and cowardly assassin. "
The democrats gave Mr.. Wheeler round
of applause when ne concluded.
Mr. Tracy Gowa) replied to Mr.. Wheel
er. denouncing the Goebel election law as
a subyersion OF the constitution and necss-
sarily productive OF the anarchy that
regned In Kentucky. He especially COM
planned that II did NOT provide for cleo
lions commissioners OF opposite parties,
and said II put premium on crime" aud
was ian invitation 20 bloodshsd."
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SAID TO BE A GOLDBUG PLOT.
Fasteners Are Alleged TO Re Trying to
"Head Oft Bryan"
Believes There Is Popular
Demand Tor Him.

New York, April A Washington spe-
cial to the Evening Telegram says: It
has developed that the announcement Of
Admiral Deweys candidacy is part OF a
well-laid plan OF Eastern democrats TO
head of Mr.. Bryan's nomination.
The Evening kilograms dispatch con-
tinues: THE admiral viii not admit that
there is any organization behind the can
didacy or state whether he would like the
republican OF democratic nomination. He
told me today that he was In the hands
of the American people. and was as will
ing to obey orders from them as he has
been from his superiors in the navy. He
said:
have every reason TO believe there
ia a popular demand for my nomination.
| decline to say whether l am demo-
crat or a republican,
want TO be tho peoples candidate.
fully realize that in announcing my will
ingness TO become a candi me, that my
troubles are beginning bat man who
has the Interest OF his country at hsart
can not escape his share OF them, and |
am willing to risk all that may come to
me.
From every State in the Union and
from all classes of people, ] have received
gratifying evidence of desire for my
nomination.
The demand has become SO great that
l felt constrained to give serious consid-
GRAFTON to the matter. and although | had
previously stated that would mot accept
nomination. conditions haH so changed
In the past few months that ean no Long
er, as a loyal American, say that will
not obey the will of the American people,
II their decision should be that am
suitable candidate for the presidency. Be
yond confirming my announcement OF this
morning, there is nothing that can prop
erly say al nrasenf -
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The Admiral Sticks to II that He
Will Run for President.
He HAS NO DEFINITE PLAN
DUST Going TO Run for President II He Is
Nominated.
His Declaration of Being In Politics
VIII Very Probably Terminate
His Career in the Navy.

Washington, April Admiral George
Dewey today confirmed the interview pub
lished this morning in the New York
World to the effect that he will accept the
presidency OF the United States should
the American people desire him to fill that
office. He refused to make any further
statement.
The greatest interest was manifested Ia
official and other circles by the announce
ment made by Admiral Dewey in the pub
lished interviews.
His home on Rhode Island avenue was
besieged with newspaper reporters all the
morning, who were anxious to OBTAIN any
additional information which might be
Forthcoming regarding tho admirals in
tentions and plans for the future. To all
he extended a cordial greeting but he in
dicated that for the present ut least there
been published concerning his willingness
to make the presidential race should the
people elect TO nominate him.
Naturally the chief point of inquiry was
to which of the great parties Admiral
Dewey will be candidate of, but to
questions Of this character tho replies in
dicated no positive determination had been
reached.
The admiral has made no definite plans
as to tha future" said member Of bis
household when asked for information ON
the subject
MI.
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go behind it and kick him out. as the leg
islature did
ibid they not issue the certificate to
him?'' asked Mr. Pugh.
Certainly they did; but they said it
bore such unmistakable evidences OF fraud
that II they had the power to go behind
the returns, they would refuse him the
certificate"
II do know that some Of them tried TO
pave the way for the contest" replied Mr..
Pugh, holly. that was aftetyards waged
on partisan lines in tie legislature. TO the
disgrace OF our commonwealth and TO the
disgrace OF you as a citizen thereof" Gap
plause ON the republican sideD
That is the gentleman's opinion" re-
torted Mr.. Wheeler, sareastically. Il
would rather be disgraced. Mr. Chair
man, at any time by taking my lot with
the democrats of Kentucky than to be
Identified with the men who took the lie
of Governor Goebel OF that State ZAP
plause on the democratic side)
Are you quite certain that the men
who took the life OF Mr.. Goebel could MOI
be carried TO your own ranks, rather than
to the republican party In Kentucky
asked Mr.. Pugh, moved by excitement,
amid laughter on the democratic side.
Nobody believes that" shouted some
one on the democratic side.
''Do you say nobody believes that?"
asked Mr.. Pugh, facing the democratic
side WAS not a more bitter contest
waged against Mr.. Goebel in that STATE
by his own party than was waged In the
republican ranks2 Was not he denounced
more from the stump in the State OF Ken
lucky by democrats than by republicans ?"
Mr.. Wheeler--That Is true. Mr.. Chair
man. applause on the republican side.)
II has been the fate OF every great man
who was true to the interest OF the peo-
pie to incur the, hostility OF hirelings and
corruptionists. II matters not where ne
has been. tApplause on the Democratic
side) And the worst element Of the DEM
ocratic party did assail him. but thank
God, he received $4,000 votes, 10000 moro
votes than were ever given to a demo-
cratic candidate for governor in Ken
lucky before. That shows whether or not
nc was close TO the people Of the State
OF Kentucky"
Mr.. fnsh-fiow many votes did Governor
Taylor receiver
Mr. whesicr--Jhat Is question that.
robody but the republican leaders and
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CULBERSONS SPEECHDEWEYS AMBITION,
Has Already Won Him High Place
Amongthe Senate's BrainyMen.

meanor has been so modest and his
manner so diffident since he has been
in the senate that little has been heard
OF him. But his maiden speech yes
terday places him in the front rank OF
the strongest men In the senate. His
speech was not pitched in a decIama-
tory key. II did not abound In hnc.
but meaningless flowers OF rhetoric. 1t
was such an effort as will stand the
test OF analysis. In reason Il was
lucid. in logic plain and convincing,
In diction clean and clear cut. In de-
livery graceful and dignllied without
being stilled. The brilliant young
Texan seems TO koenly realize the OPP
portunity of leadership offered by tho
present political situation on his side
Of the chamber and to be asserting
his determination to utilize It. Not
since Senator Vest was at his best
have the democrats had better cham
pion in the senate than Mr.. Culber-
son yesterday showed himself to be.
Not since advancing age rendered
Senator Morgan slow and deliberate
have the democrats had better prom
Use OF man to be ever ready with
strong facts and felicltous speech to
guard their interests against the OPP
POSITIONS aggressivenesa. If the pop
uiar estimate which is today being
placed upon Senator Culberson Is not
too high 1t Is safe to assert that he
can measure lances with anybody on
the republican side OF the chamber
without endangering his own or his
party's interest"
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General observations.
uons taken at sall stations by tns
ates weather bureau at 8 p. M. yes
th meridian time:
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Especial to The Post,

Washington, April 4.--The brilliant
speech of Senator Culberson is still re-
echoing In the corridors OF the senats.
He has today been the recipient Of
hundreds OF congratulations from
everybody who knows him, regard
less OF politics. and he is clearly the
lion of the democratic side OF the
senate. 1t is gratifying to his Texas
friends to note the way in which the
junior senator from the Lone Star
state has captured the old and dig
nifed senator's, who think that young
men in the senate should be seen and
not heard. He has scored greater
triumph in his first speech than any
man has done in a generation in the
senate.
The Washington Times. the demo-
cratic paper OF this city. has the fol-
lowing to say OF Senator Cuberson
and his speeches.: "'The new states
man made his initial bow in the SEN
ate yesterday In the person of Senator
Culberson OF Texas. At last the new
South has sent man to Washington
who can uphold the prestige the dig
nifty. the craftsmanship and the adj
dress of the old line OF statesmen
from that section, enthusiastically ex-
claimed gray haired veteran Of the
press gallery who has reported the
senate for several generations. The
consensus OF opinion agreed with that
expressed by the grizzlcd reporter
The Texan has been so quiet. his de-
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God Almighty will ever know, in my opin'
! ion. decline to be interrupted further
Mr. Pugh--If you will only state the
truth
Mr.. Wheeler--The gentleman certainly
does not mean TO nsltuate that | state
anything else?
Mr.. Pugh continuing--1f you will state
the facts--"Yes. do state that when you
say that the Goebel law is identical with
the Ohio election law. that you utterly
misrepresent that law"
Mr.. Wheeler-lt Is similar in all respects
and identical in many. Do ! understand
the gentleman TO say my statement Is
false?
Mr.. Pugh--If you mean that TO be true
say, speaking adyisedly, ] will use
milder term. and say that you greatly
mlsrepresent the facts, l do not say
that you Intentionally do It. and l must
attribute It 10 lack Of knowledge.
Mr. Wheeler--I want the gentleman TO
be a little more careful in what he says
about this matter do not care to have
tho gentleman insulting In bis remarks
hope It is not 80 intended.
Mr.. Pugh-Surely you do not take u
In that way. 1t Is not so Intended.
Mr. Wheeler did not think so.
Having accepted Mr. Pugh's disclaimer,
Mr.. Wheeler then reviewed. the history OF
the whole controversy. step by step. The
question was now before the court OF last
resort he said
How they will decide, | can not say
he said. but il they decide that Mr.. Tay-
Tor is governor OF Kentucky. no citizen Of
the State will support him more ioyally
than mvself We stand ready to abide
by the decision OF that tribunal, whether
II be adverse or whether II be favorable, I"
Il do not believe. Mr. Chairnan that
the republican party OF Keatucky Is re-
sponsibie for 'ths Assassination Of william
Goebel. Some OF the best friends | have
got on earth are republicans and am
not so gangrened with political prejudice
that am bound 10 see something bad In
man that does rot agree with me on any
question. tApplause.l Some OF Ken
tucify's most chiyslrcus and distinguished
sons have been republicans and they
would put behind them with scorn. as
would airy knightly democrat ia the
State the insiaustlcn that they had
stained their hands in ths blood o. this
mzgrifcens product Of ciyilizatlon I 40
not charge II on the republican party.
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special to The postl

Washington. April 4.--Secretary or
the Interior Hitchcock declines to dis
cuss the resignation Of Assistant Sec
rotary Webster Davis. The resigna-
tion, it is understood was sent d.
rectly to the president by Davis, but
was referred to secretary of the
interior. The secretary refuses TO
make public the text of the letter of
resignation. or that OF the acceptance
OF it.
Mr.. Davis determination to tell
what he knows OF the condition OF
affairs in South Africa is very dis
quieting to the administration. 1t is
feared by the president and admins
tration leaders that the advocacy OF
the Boer cause by so prominent
figure as Mr.. Davis will create a
strong sentiment IN the United States
for open Intervention by this govern
ment on behalf OF the Beers. 1t is
apprehended that an attempt to dis
countenance any pro- Boer sympathy.
which may result from Mr.. Davis
prospective lectures, would be dis,
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NOTICE,

Notice is hereby given that Mr.. r. w. Scott
is no longer resident assistant secretary O.
this company. AMERICAN SURETY CO O.
New York, by II. d. LYMAN, President.
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OF DAVIS
Is Very Disquieting to Administra-
ton; His Influence Is Feared.

astrous for the republican party next
November.
Mr.. Davis has received a call by one
hundred Of the most prominent people
OF this city, to express his Views on
the Boer war Among these who
made this request are Rev, Dr. STAFF
ford. Rev. 7. Dewitt Talmage, Sem
ator Mason OF Illinois, Senator Hale
Of Maine, Senator Chandler OF New
Hampshire, Archbishop Keane, SEN
ator Hoar of Massachusetts and Rep
resentstive LittleHeld of Maine.
Mr., Davis is also in receipt OF a
number of very lattering offers to go
on the lecture platform, He will speak
at the Grand opera house here next
Sunday night, The place has been
secured by those who admire Mr..
Davis attitude in the matter among
them number Of members of con-
gress, who are now warm Boer sym
pathizers Mr.. Davis is regarded as
one OF the strongest republicans of
the West This feature causes serious
apprehension to the managers of the
administration party. He Is one OF
the best campaign speakers, and did
effective work for Mckinley in 1896.
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Probabilities.

pFton. April i.-Eastern Texas-Raiu
\ with colder in central and north
pons' brisk to high easterly winds.
pr in western; rain, followed by fair.
IN portion.
ma and Indian Territory--Rain and
hursday' Friday fair and warmer;
winds, shifting to northerly.
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DIRECTED To BUY MACHINERY.
Bolton Cotton Mill Company Will
Hav, n $4,000 Plant.

Beit0n Cotton Mil Company VIII
Have n $4,000 Plant
Belton Texas. April 4.--Messrs. Miller
and Tyler, the committee for the cotton
factory, now at Florence, Ala, were tele,
graphed yesterday by the directors to close
contract for machinery for a $4,000 fac
tory.
Mr.. f. B. Hoornebeck. the New York
stakeholder and one of the directors, pre-
diets that in three years the mill will be
a 100000 factory. The committee is
greatly encouraged at what they have
seen OF cotton factory industries in Ala
bama and Georgia and will return home
very enthusiastic on the subject of cot
ton factories.
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DUDLEY AS TO DEWEY.



Great Farce,
Paris. Texas. April 4.--Hon. James G.
Dudley of this city. Texas member OF the
National democratic executive commit
tee, received telegram asking his opln-
ion in regard to Admiral George Dsweys
candidacy for president. which read as
follows; Admiral Dewey announces
that he is candidate for the presidency.
II nominated on the democratic ticket
would he not beat Mckinley. Will he DO
stronger candidate than Bryan"
He replied as follows Admiral
Dewey will not be nominated BY the
democratic party. The lesson learned
fConflnuaS nm Se.ana
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-06-14
CHINA GETS WORSE.
Civil Foreigners In Pekimg Are Unde
Arms to Fight.

Civil Foreigners IN Pckimg Are Unde,
Arms tO Fight.
Tien Tsin. June l2.-The special
train that went to examine the line
aud reconnoiter returned last night.
The railway was found clear two miles
beyond Yang Tsuh. The engineers,
with the guards, walked mile and a
half further. They found the ties and
two bridges burned, and the railway
torn up.
The first repair train, with Admiral
Seymour and his staff, $50 British,
Captain McCalla's 100 Americans, 40
Italians and 25 Austrians. left this
morning at $3.50. A Hotchkiss and
other guns were mounted in the center
OF the train. A second train left ut II
O'Clock, with 900 British, Japanese.
Russian and French troops. Repairing
matter and new rails were taken along.
There are 81 foreign war vessels at
Taku. A message from Picking to the
admirals asserts that the situation is
hourly growing more dangerous for for.
eigners. All those at Picking have
taken refuge in Legation street. The
civil males are under arms to fight with
the regulars, if necessary. The ap.
proaches to Legation street are sur.
rounded by bowling mobs OF undis.
ciplined soldiery. with cannon and
bayonets. The international guard
were holding of the mob, which,
screamed insults and threats.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-06-14

San Francisco, June ll.-Captain U
J. storra. OF the transport Leelanaw,
reports that a volcano in the South
seas, which has been quiet for many
years, has again resumed action. The
volcano Is located on the Dedicas rocks.
Babuyan islands, near where the cruis
or Charleston WAS lost. The Leelanaw
passed within three miles OF the rocks
and clouds OF steam were observed COM
ing from the crater. The waters sbous
the islands were also troubled.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-06-14
Chinene Names.

In China there IL no nxed nomencla.
ture-even the country itself Ia without
a name-and this lack Of distinct and
recognized applications was frequent
source Of difficulty. OF personal infor-
nation from natives there was none
obtainable on which any credence could
be placed. A Chnaman, unless he be
porter coOlie or boatman. rarely
travels or gets during his life more than
a few miles in any direction from the
place where he was born. When try
ing to procure information concerning
the immediate locality 1t was no un.
common thing to have a native. and
even sometimes men of local position
say, "Oh, have never been SO far
away as that" or, II have never been
across that hill, and do not know what
is beyond. Weekly.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-06-14

lion IN the national language. Amer.
lean history abounds In all the ele-
mpnts that appeal to normal youth.
American history is rich in adventure,
deep with philosophy. noble In mar
tyrs, fascinating with romance. Its
stories of land and sea unrivaled III
daring struggle and success. Its biOg-
rMphies constitute the most splendid
series. Of medalltons in. the gallery OF
time. Its humOr Is racy of the soil.
Anecdotes of transcendent beauty gem
its annals. American history. ftly
spoken. is like apples Of gold In pic
lures of silver" Let US have Amer.
lean history adequately taught in ous
schools in good American language.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-06-14
How He Opened IL.

"How did they open the Paris expo.
eition, George? I've lost the paper con-
tanning the account Of It,"
"Why, 1t was simple yet Impressive
ceremony. LOBBY stepped up and"
"Who is LOBBY. George?
"Iooby is the president Of the French
republic. LOBBY walked up and push.
ed away a painters ladder and kicked
away a plasterer's hod and pile of
bricks. and yanked a carpenters horse
out of the way, and tore down the Pos
itively No Admittance' card-in French
OF course-and scraped lot Of sand
and gravel from the bottom Of the
door and then gave the knob yank-
and the exposition was wide open!
Simple. isn't itY-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-06-14
A BLOODY SUNDAY
Half a Dozen st. Louis Strik'
ers Shot Down.
,,EpurY SHERlFFS-pIp SHOOTING;
Several Outbreaks In Various Part" ~
the CITY Militia IL Being
Prepared for Action.

St. Louis. June 12.-The day just
Autled has been one Of the most event.
ful and bloudy since the great strike on
the st. Louis Transit began more than
month ago. There were numerous
encounters between strikers and other
individuals and the constituted author
ties, resulting in four deaths and the
wounding Of five or more PERSONS
! mostly strikers. The dead are:
G. Edward Thomas. striking con-
ductor ON the Choteau avenue line;
shot in breast by deputy sheriff; died
OH the way to hospital.
George Rine, striking motorman on
Delmar avenue line; shot in abdomen
by deputy sheriff; died At city hospital.
Fred Boehm, aged citizen. shot and
instantly killed while standing III his
front yard by deputy sheriff.
Ed Burkhardt, striking conductor on
Delnar avenue line; shot in head; may
die.
The day was quiet until this after
noon, when the police were taken OH
numbe of street car lines for the pur'
pose OF giving them q rest and to test
the ability Of the Transit Company to
operate without friction.
The most serious trouble broke out
between and O'Clock in front Of the
six STORY building on Washington ave-
nue., between Broadway and Sixth
streets, occupied by the sheriff's posse
comitatus as barracks and head
quarters. Several hundred strikers
had gone to Fast st. Louis earlier in
the day to attend picnic given for
their benefit, and toward evening began
returning home. The trouble was pre-.
cipated when 100 strikers in uniform
and headed by drum corps, came west
ON Washington avenue. In their caps,
some of them had cards bearing these
words: "Union or nothing; liberty or
death"
Just as they were passing the bar.
racks, q car of the Park avenue division
was going west. A number of the
men broke from the line and rushed for
the car which was without the usual
police guard. A brick was thrown
through the car window and a shot was
fired Ivy somebody not known.
At the first intimation of trouble the
sheriff's posse swarmed from the build.
ing and surrounded the crowd Of strik.
ers, calling on them to disperse. Other
shots were fired. Then several depu.
ties turned loose their repeating shot
guns, loaded with buckshot. As far as
can be learned only four men in the
strikers ranks were hit. Not deputy
was wounded.
Under the command of Colonel Cav.
ender, the deputies arrested 20 of the
strikers and took them into the barracks,
where they were searched. Three re.
volvers and number of pocket knives
were secured, and the prisoners were
taken to the Four courts, where they
were locked up pending an investiga.
ton. The remainder Of the strikers
fed, followed by squad OF mounted
police that had been summoned. They
dispersed without further trouble.