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The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1900-07-04

the way ny the various creeks. Allison
Mo- Gregor, who was in this district in
1904, has located and partly developed
many claims. He sold three locations
last spring, and recently bonded the Que.
bee group TO Captain Woods. While Mr..
Mc' iregor did not own the Quebec, solely,
yet he has been the main stay in the prop.
erty, and it stands tn reason that the
Wood party mean business. Dirt taken
from about the quartz pans out gold, easily
visible, In quantities. 1t is also very fine
IN quality, being worth over si7 to the
ounce.
Charley Parsons owns some tine pros.
poets near Alamo, which townste is now
IN charge OF Mr.. Hawley, OF Portland.
Fred MCCOY is post master and he runs
store besides. he is from Waitsburg,
Washington. At Alamo chickens roost
out of doors under the trees and seem to
flourish, neither man nor varmintS mo.
lest them. Tip, who was part owner
OF the ct. 4. d" restaurant at Sumpter,
is now chiet steward at the Alamo. The
town being at the forks OF two fresh water
streams from the mountains, and In the
midst OF timber, is we'll supplied as to
wood and water. A daily stage from
Alamo connects at Granite with the
Sumpter stages morning and evening, so
mail goes through from the Railroad every
day except Sunday.
DIR. CauSey, from Republic, Washing.
ton, is in this section, where he has lots
OF friends.
Many Of the miners around the upper
districts signify their intention Of going to
Sumpter for the big Fourth.
W. T. N.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1900-07-04

The half way house Of &. n. Barnard
on the Bourne road Is well conducted, /,
respectable place where ladies or gentle.
men can stop for ice cold refreshments
and lunches.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1900-07-04

The Columbia beer, brewed in Sumpter,
Is today as good rs any made.
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shoTt V"ic.'rnphic Itams.

New York, June 1.-William Rockefeller | is rapidly Improving If no setback takes place he will be able to resume business day and was able to eat considerable food. New York June 1.-The death is an nouuced of Rev. John C. Lowrie D. D.. at East orange, x. J.. one of the foremost missionary workers in the Presbyterian church. He had been conhned to his bed but a few days
 Boston, June 1.--Governor Crane today signed the bill which changes the reserve basis for life insurance in this state from per cent, actuaries' table, to 31a per cent American experience table, and giving also the companies the right to asspme per cent. basis if they so elect. The law also establishes new scale of surrender charges and goes into effect January 1, 1901.
 New London. June 1.-Iacob Adler aged 4s, who had been employed as night engin- ger by the Hygeia Ice Company. was found dead in bed in his room at the Germania hotel this afternoon. Death was due to natural causes. Adler had been residing here for four months and formerly made his home at Somerville, Mass.
 Paris, June 1.-Play in the International master chess tournament was resumed to- day at the local chess club. Pillsbury beat Mortimer.
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 NEW 1ELEpHONE COMPANY
Formed in Worcester, Mnss., With
 Capital Stock of S30O. 900,

Worcester, June 1.-Worcester men | have formed company to be known as the Citizens Telephone and Tele- graph company, and will incorporate
 under the laws of Massachusetts with capital stock of $300, 000 The men in- terested will petition the city council
 on Monday night for locations for un- derground conduits and the necessary poles and conveyances for the lines Henry s. Pratt, president of the Ware Pratt company, is at the head of the new corporation and the directorate in- cludes a number of the best known business men of the city. It is the in- tention of the incorporators to join forces with the independent long dis tance company which has petitioned for a right of way through the city, so far as long distance service is concerned, although at present they claim no af- filiation with other companies. It is proposed to give service equal to if not better than that furnished by the old
 line company and at a greatly reduced rate.
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unite nation. It must make a nation take stock of itself and examine it's de- ficiencles.
 Under these circumstances the function of the press, always important, has supreme value at such q juncture. It must be sincere. It must divest it. self of the mere catchwords and inn pulses of the party and educate the peo- pie without fear and without partiality. It must be prepared to discard the ab- solete shibboleths to search out abuse, to disregard persons, to be insistent in pressing for necessary reforms, social, educational and administrative, and if need be constitutional and, moreover, with regard to sane appreciation of the destinies and responsibilities of the empire. We stand at the parting of the ways, Will Britain finch or falter in her worldwide task? How is she best to pursue it?
 What new forces and inspiration will it need. What changes does it involve? These are questions requiring clear sight, cool courage and freedom from formula. It is because I believe the Mercury is facing this crisis in our for tunes in bold, liberal spirit, that sent it message of hearty good will.'
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PLOT FOILED BY AMERICA.
Plan of One of the Powers 10 Estnbllsh Itself at E'eking,

Washington, June Tt is hinted in diplomatic circles here that the sudden increase of activity on the part of the Boxers is part of a well-conceived plan by one of the great European powers to secure a permanent lodging in Pekin and to seize a position, giving it full control of the great Pei Flo River, the approach to the Chinese capital. It is further intimated that the plan has proven abortive, owing to the alertneSs of the other European powers repre- sented in Chinese waters, but particu- larly to the readiness of United States Minister Conger, and the American rear admiral, which at once gave the movement an undesred internationa aspect, and so tended to prevent the particular nation concerned from pro- noting it's own interests at the expense of the other nations. Therefore it is as- sumed that the excitement will rapidly abate, and the Boxers will disperse, temporarily at least
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r, IT. c. A.'S S175,00O SECURED.
Henry C. Rowe Yesterday Made Up the Amour Which Binds inc Pledges.

The building committee of the Y. M c. A. has been successful in securing the $175,000 required by June 1 in order to bind the pledges made towards the fund for the erection of the new asso- citation building on Temple street The last pledge needed to make up this total amount required yesterday to render all previous pledges binding was made yesterday by Henry c. Rowe, the prom inent oysterman of this city, who con- tributed $1000.
 With this amount-$175, ,000-secured, the building committee feels warrant ed in starting the work of erecting the new building at once, although the plans for the new building call for the expenditure of a total of $225,0o0. There is an advisory building committee with which the regular building committee will consult before taking definite &C., tion towards starting the building, and this advisory committee is composed of F. Hayes Trowbridge. T. Attwater Barnes and Henry r. English. This committee will hold a meeting next it is advisable to start the work now lue eDQHuiliSl culiiiilittee VIII WllliiH t few days take definite action.
 A member of the building committee stated last night that there was more money in sight for the building fund to help make up the remaining $50,000 needed, and, in fact, the project of erecting a new association home bids fair to meet with ultimate and complete success. The building which it is pro- posed to erect will be handsome ed- flee, one of the finest Y. M. c. A. build ings in the country and a credit to the city. The public spirit and philanthro- py of MT. Rowe and the other citizens who have so generously contributed to the success of the movement is to be highly commended.
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KUMASSI PROBAELY RELIEVED.
British Forces Believed to Have Entered
 the Place.

London, June 1, TAT p. m.-The coloo nial office has received a dispatch from Cape Coast Castle, dated May 31, say ing it is believed there that Captain Hall, with a relief party, entered Ku- massi May 26. The governor, Sir Fred erck Mitchell Hodgson, with the sick, wounded and refugees, was expected to arrive at Fumsu, May 30.
 Troops, it is added, have been con- centrated at Fumso to overcome any possible resistance by the rebels, who are reported to be to the north.
 It is understood that Captain Hall has with him a force of 300 men and that, altogether, 5000 men have been marching to the relief of the beleagured town.
 The Spectator, commenting upon the situation there, says: We hope peace will soon be re-established. Nigeria has been partially stripped of troops to provide a relieving force, and, if the latter were defeated or even checked, we might have the whole of western Africa to re-conquer"
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London, June 2-3:45 a. m.-LorG Roberts continues silent regarding Pre- toria, probably because he cannot wire of events from his own knowledge Lourenzo Marquez, where all the news from the Boer side is rehandled, cables that communication with Pretoria is now suspended. Some messages by courier have reached LourenzO Mar quez, but none of later date than We'd nesday. These assert that the burg hers are in state of panic and that Pretoria is being controlled by vigi- lance committee. Lourenzo Marquez again sends the report that President Kruger has been captured.
 This news gives rise to a suspicion that the citizens committee at Pretoria may not have been able to carry out their plan for securing the peaceful en- try of Lord Roberts and sparing the city the horrors of siege.
 The peace party appeared to be in the ascendant; and as soon as President Kruger and his cabinet left Pretoria to organize new capital the citizens committee persuaded the commandants of the forts to withdraw some of the troops from the defenses, perhaps with the view of keeping order i'll the town. If messengers were sent to the British, or if the British, being two hours march from Pretoria on Wednesday,, entered it then or at any time prior to Friday noon, Lord Roberts would cer- tainly have telegraphed this fact. Hence it looks as though there was a Boer force between Pretoria and Jo- hannesburg.
 These soldiers, falling back toward Pretoria, some of them fresh from the fight with General Ian Hamilton, would have brought a new element into the situation and would probably overrule the peace committee, taking theNdirec- ton of affairs out of their hands, If this has happened the British may, as the Daily Chronicle says, see some ''hard fighting before the British flag flies over Pretoria, for even if the Boers held only three forts standing close to- gether on the hills south of the town, they would be in a position to stand a siege
 The Boers, according to special dis patch from Lourenzo Marquez have re- entered northeastern territory of the Free State and are engaged with the British near Ventersburg and Harri- smith.
 It is reported from Amsterdam that the best rooms at Het Haasje, one of the principal hotels there, have been engaged for President Kruger's occu- pancy from June 25.
 General Butler is moving slowly against the Boer Hanks.
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Census a'nnnt White House,

Washington, June lone of the first calls made by census enumerators in the District of Columbia was at the White house. Enumerator Henry Ross, fully equipped with the necessary blanks, put in an appearance early in the day, and before the president had reached his office, Secretary Cortelyou furnished all the information he could as to the official force at the White house, but any further information will be supplied by the president himself either personally or by card.
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CHRISTIAN SCIEN1ISnS MEET.
Seven Hundred In boston nt tho Annual
 CORveNttOD.

Boston, June About seven hum dred Christian Scientists are in this city to attend the annual convention Two special cars came in this morning at tached to trains from Cincinnati and the middle west and these brought in a number of Scientists from those sec tions and tomorrow a large delegation will come from Chicago The meetings are substantially after the same pro- gramme as those of year ago, except that it is not expected that Mrs MarI Baker Eddy, the founder of Christian Science, will be here. On Sunday will take place the regular annual commu- nion service at the church.
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TRUST AMENDMENT BEATEN
THE NECESSARY TWO-THIRDS TOTE
 NOT GIVEN.
site Number-AlI the Democrats but Five Against the Measure-Vote stood Ayes 154, Nays 131-Popuiists Voted Soidiy Against the Biii.

Washington, June 1.-The house of representatives to-day after lively de- bate extending over two days defeated the joint resolution proposing consul tutional amendment empowering con- gress to regulate trusts. It requires a two-thirds vote under the constitution to adopt an amendment to the consti- tuition. The vote stood ayes 154, nays 131. The affirmative vote, therefore, was thirty eight short of the requisite two-thirds, 192.
 Five democrats, Campbell of Monta- ma, Naphen of Massachusetts, Scudder of New York, Sibley of Pennsylvania, and Thayer of Massachusetts, and one silverite, MT. Newlands of Nevada, vot- ed with the republicans for the resolu tion and two republicans. MT. Loud of California and Mir Mccall of Massachu- setts, with the democrats against 1t. These were the only breaks from party lines. The populists voted solidly against the resolution.
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4 BIG INSTANCE DEAK.
Orient Company of Hartford Bought
 for Ss,50h ,OO0.

| The Orient Fire Insurance company of | Hartford has been sold to the London &5 Lancashire Insurance company, Lon
 don, England, The amount involved is
 $150O,000 The sale was consummated | through the firm of Wheeler & Wagner
 of New Haven and Waller & Wagner of New York, through clients of Waller
 & Wagner, the L. D. Garrett company. l.. D. Garrett S; Co publish a work that
 is to the fire insurance business what
 R. C., Dun & Co, are to the mercantile world The purchaser-the London com
 pany-will maintain the company in
 Hartford, enlarge its facilities and ex-
 tend it's business and consolidate it with
 the London company as far as can be
 under the laws The taking over of the
 company by the London company will
 be a good thing for Hartford, as it will
 make Hartford the headquarters of the
 London company in America Some of
 the officers of the Orient company will retire and be succeeded by others named
 by the purchasers. It is understood
 that the price to be received by the stockholders of the Hartford company will be $113 or STA a share, which is far above the present market value of the stock. It is therefore a good sale for the stockholders. The money to com plete the purchase has been deposited with the United States Mortgage and Trust company of New York The di- rectors of the Orient company have de- posted their stock and recommended the other stockholders to do likewise, and this no doubt will be done The matter has been in the works for sev- eral weeks, involving many difficulties, but has now been brought to suc- cessful termination. The outcome of the transaction will be marked devel opment of the business of the Orient company in this country. The name "Orient' will be retained.
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4RRESTED FOR snoPLIF1IDG.
Two Women In Derby-appral From
 Jail Sentonc~r.

Derby, June 1.-Two women, giving the names of Anna F. Packard and Mary Carter, aged about thirty-five and thirty years, respectively, were ar rested here late this afternoon chargc d with shoplifting, and after being ar raigned before Judge Downes were sen fenced to jail for ten days each. They appealed and secured bail of Sl00 The women were caught while pilfering in Howard 6, Barber's dry goods store, William Hubbell, one of the clerks, making the discovery of the theving. The women had two large bags, which were well filled with silk stockings. silk waists and other articles of value Both women were exceedingly well dressed and of attractive appearance.
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CA UCUS IN DERRY,
Delegates Reported Equally Divided
 for PtgOtt and TrOup.

Derby, June At the democratic city convention held here tonight w. J. McDermott, A. K. Kennedy, William H, Keefe, and John O'Hara were elect The delegates were uninstructed. It is thought that the delegation is equally divided between ex-Congressman Pigott and Alexander Troup for delegate-at- large to the national convention.
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Bridgeport Conventiou.

Bridgeport. June 1.-The democratic city convention to choose sixteen dele gates to attend the state convention was held at the democratic headquarters to- night. The convention was presided over by William T. Hincks, who in the last campaign affiliated with the gold democrats. The delegates chosen to- night favor Mayor Homer s. Cummings of Stamford as delegate-at-larg from this district and M T. Cuff of Danbury for county delegate to the national con- ventior.
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Hayes was lieutenant-colonel under Colonel Petit, formerly stationed in New Haven. and now being tried by court-martial in the Philippines for sur rendering a native prisoner to the na- tive authorities, who immediately had the man shot Many facts in the case. it is charged, by Colonel Pettit's friends have been exaggerated. Hayes has been reported as saying some hard things of his superior officer, which he is now attempting to discredit.
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BRIT.AIN'S WORLD-WTDEI TASK.
Lord Rostberry Asks VIII She Flinoh
 or EaItcrf

London June In connection with the run1ors current of Lord Roseberry' S willingness to resume the leadership of the liberal party if the majority of the party desire 1t, he is regarded as hav- ing embodied his principles in the fol- lowing letter, sent tonight to the Ply mouth Mercury a liberal organ, on the occasion of it's fortieth anniversary. After formally congratulating the paper, Lord Roseberry proceeds:
 This anniversary comes at remark able moment. It finds faction annihil- ated by the war in which the great mass of the nation desires to stand shoulder to shoulder for the war. With all its curses it may ultimately bring a blessing. It may brave up the na- tion. 1t may mould a nation. It may
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DoER ENvoFs IN sPRINGFIELD.
Given n Hearty Welcoms-Frcedom of
 City Extended.

Springfield, Mass, June 1.-The Boer envoys. C. w. Vessels, A. D. Wolma- mans and A. D. Fischer, arrived in this city at 2:15 this afternoon on their way to Albany, and were given cordial re- ception and much applause, in which Irish Americans of this city played 9 prominent part Mayor Hayes extend ed the citys welcome at public recep- tion held in the Massasoit house There 1000 people gathered to shake hands and hear Envoy Fischer's speech of ap- preciation of the kindness of America. The freedom of the United States ar mory gounds was extended by the com mandant. MT. Vessels said at the re- ception that the fall of Pretoria by no means ends the war, The visitors left for Buffalo at 6:25 this evening.
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Norwich Republicans Nominntr.

Norwich, June 1.-At the republican city convention held here tonight Charles D. Moves was nominated for mayor and also a full city ticket was placed in nomination. Last night the democrats nominated Charles F. Thayer brother of Judge John r. Thayer of the superior court, for mayor and as both men are strong candidates lively city election is anticipated.
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Shanghai, June 1.-Twenty-three war ships are now at Taku, nine Russian, three British, three German, three French, two American. two Japanese and one Italian. In addition to their crews the Russians have on board their warships 110O0 troops from Port Ar thur. with field equipment Fourteen thousand Russian troops are held in readiness at Port Arthur.
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Ia. hS AnliiarAI.

Amherst, Mass, June I.--The second annual meet of the New England Tri- Collegiate Athletic association was held on Pratt field this afternoon and was won by Williams, with 68 5-6 points. Amherst scored AT 1-2 and Wesleyan 24 2-3 Twelve records were broken. Bray of Williams did the best work, winning first place in the mile, two-mile and half-mile runs.
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FLEE FROM THE TRANSYAAL.
A Ason-In-Law of President Kruger-Also
 Ills BhYalCtnM.

Lourenzo Marquez, June 1.-Dr. Hey man, President Krugers physician, and one of the presidents sons, passed through RessanoGarcia, the first state in Portuguese territory, this morning, but the train arrived here without them.
 Later Frichie Eloff, President Kru- gers son-in-aw, not his son, arrived here with Dr. Heyman.
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NIersdcn sofia for Troup.

Meriden, June 1,-At the democratic town convention held here tonight nine delegates were chosen to the state con- vention with instructions to vote for Alexander Troup for delegate-at-la large to the national convention from this district and favoring William J. Bryan for presidential nominee.
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Mems and Boys White Unlaundered Shirts. in long and short bosoms, also open bosoms, (l7o0 linen) made of New York Mills muslin, deep endorsements front and back, continuous facings, cushion band--cut extra full and extra long; sizes l2 to IS inch. Ach al val e 69 cents.
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Taylor Not Yet Arrested,

Indianapolis, June 1.-W. s. Taylor, ex-governor of Kentucky, and Charles Finley, returned from Martinsville to- day So far as known, no officer from Kentucky has yet come to place Tay- Tor under arrest
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LOT XVI--At 47 cents.

Mems Negligee Shirts, of extra quality Bedford cord-light grounds with hairline stripes and broader, in red, black, blue and helio-white collar band and wrist band i; sizes IA to r. Regularly 6o cents.
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Indian Treaties ISntItt,,t.

Washington, June 1.-At the night ses- sion of the house the bills to ratify the treaties made by the Dawes commission with the Cherokee and Creek Indians were passed at 9:45 p. m. The house then adjourned.
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LOT XIX--At 5o cents.

Mems Silk-Front Shirts, with percale body to match. These shirts have slight imperfec tions that soap and water will easily remove and arc in hello, pink, blue oxblood and gray grounds with vertical stripes in black, white and assorted co!ors; sizes IA to l7. Would be cheap at $1.00
 One of the best values in the sale.
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FOREIGN TROOPS 1T PEKIN.
Minister Conger Its sporss-Tventy-thrc
 WRrshtps mt Tnku.

Washington. June Minister Con- ger at Pekin reports to the state de- partment to-day that the arrival of $50 guards for the legations of Russia, France, Great Britain, Italy, Japan and the United States has had the effect of improving the situation. He says that Pekin Is much qtlieter but that the Box CTS are still active in the surrounding country.
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LoTIv-At 60 cents, 5 for s1.os

Mems extra fine White Unlaundered Shirts of Wamsutta muslin, 2000 linen bosoms, extra deep endorsements front and back, continuous tacings, cushion band-cut extra width and length; sizes IA to l7K Real value 8o cents.