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The Arizona daily orb., 1900-04-20

w, L. Giles of St Louis Ne is regist- cred at ti.e Bessemer.
 Raub has received a large consign. ment of Bicycles.
 Just received. new line of shirt waiats. At BleNett's M20-tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-28
Inc Worlds Coal Supply.

Of .he 650,000.0 .000 tons of coal which constitutes the entire worlds supply. one-third is taken from the coal mines of the United States. The British Isles produce 21S,o00.o 900 tons, Germany 124.000.0 900, and the other European na- tions make up, in few million tons each the rest. Spain contributes 20,- 100000 to the sum total, which amount is not sufficient for even home con- sumption. China, though Tfch in nat ural deposits. mines but little of her coal because of her use of primitive methods. It is prophesied that the in- troduction of British mechanical appli- ances in Chinese fields will send Up her coal supply at least 25 per cent.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-28
i, BOAT DRILL IS TERRIFYING.
Performance Aboard ship That Alwava
 scares tie Passengers.

Performance Aboard Ship That Alwavs
 scares tic Passengers.
 A boat drill is an interesting per- formance when one sees 1t for the first time, provided he knows that 1t is com ing; but it's terrors are real for those who do not expect it nor understand what 1t means. "The second day out, while I was sitting calmly on deck, said woman who crossed the ocean this summer, T heard the bell ring vio- iently and continuously. Looking around, I saw two able seamen drag ging heavy hose and in another sec ond the water was turned on full force. Then the crew began to appear on every hand and to tear about in the widest way. Meanwhile the bell con- tinued to ring and the captain stood on the bridge giving orders. I wondered If had time to go for my pocketbook or for life-preserver. I did regret that I had not read more carefully the di- rections for putting on the llfe-pre- server. Meanwhile tried to find out how near death we were, and just what was the cause of our doom, but the |
 men to whom appealed were as much frightened or as ignorant as I. Yes, the ships on fire,' answered one. An other said he didn't know whether there was a fire in the hold or whether something had broken about the en- zine. The crew was busy getting the lifebbats over and hadn't time to an- swer any questions. saw two women crying and clinging to their husbands, and one woman was about to leap overheard when she was restrained by man in a white coat and apron, who. I think. was cooks boy. The cooks boy told me at last that 1t was drill to test the men. Don't try to encour- age me- I protested; I would rather know the worst It must have been over in five minutes, but I learned in that time to feel what it meant to be sure of death at sea. I asked the cap- tain why he didn't warn the passen- gers of what was coming. Because the men would know, too.' he replied. and l wouldn't find out then how many men slept on duty"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-28
nalibut in Alaskan Waters.

Washington special Minneapolis Journal: One of the most remarkable things on the North Pacific coast is the large number of halibut in Alaskan waters Small steamers catch cargoes in a few hours time, and it is no sand pounds caught in from two to three days. Last month an Ameri- can steamer on her way to Tacoma had 133,000 pounds of halibut caught off the Alaskan coast in three and half days by eighteen men. At three cents per pound this cargo was worth s2,90G.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-28
Captured strangling Bug.

One of the so-ealled strangling bugs was captured in the county jail yard at Media, Pa, by Jail Warden Thomas s. Fields. MT. Fields did not know of the bloodthirsty and dangerous char acter Of his captive, but, judging by the looks of the insect that t was danger ous, handled. it carefully. He sue- ceeded in brushing it into a glass far. and a few minutes afterward dropped live mouse into the jar to watch the result. The bug in minute made a sudden dash upon the neck of the mouse, and stung or bit it in such a way as to cause it to keel over dead the bug hanging on to it and sucking its blood. MT. Fields, mortified at hay ing such an insect in his possession, and without knowing that it was ona of the aliens from Africa, closed the jar tightly and smothered it to death. It is of dark brown color, about two and B half inches long, has a strong pair of wings, and is armed with sharp pointed sucker" or sword, and two crab-like claws.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-28
Courts in the Philippines.

Courts have been re-established in the Philippines, framed on the Span ish system and using the Spanish lais- guage, but subject to the authority ct the United States. The chief justice and most of his associates are promi- nent Filipino lawyers. Among them are Aguinaldo's chief adviser in the early stages of the insnrgent moye- men:, a member of Aguinaldo's first cabinet, and the leader of the insur- gent movement at Iloilo.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-28
To Make the Deaf Hear.

At the Dawson Street Congregational church, Ballarat, special aecommoda- tion is provided for deaf worshipers, a diaphragm having been rigged up in the vicinity of the pulpit, from which the sound of the clergyman's voice is carried in tubes to the ears of such of his flock as may be afflicted with a hardness os hearing. Melbourne Leader.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-28
MICROBES EXIST IN BRooMs.
Rousehold Implement Breeding Place
 for Bacteria.

for Bacteria.
 he broom ordinarily is fertile breeding place for bacteria, and should merit the interest and earnest consid- eration, not only of all good house. wives, but of everyone who is interest- ed in tEe health of the family, and the maintenance of the strictest hygienic and sanitary conditions. It is not generally known that the ordinary broom is the habitation or breeding place of great colonies of bacteria and unsanitary germs. La grippe, small pox and scarlet fever have been traced directly to this household article-the ordinary broom It is an interesting coincidence that almost simultaneous ly with this article Georgia inventor announces that he has invented san- itary broom. This broom is furnished with what it's inventor calls retain CT" which contains antiseptics. The retainer is incorporated in the part Of the broom nearest the handle and is shaped somewhat like an incandescent light bulb; it is concealed by the broom straws and is held in place by transverse rows of stitching. The penetration of the retainer opens up numerous small outlets, which, acting together with the meshes, allow & gradual emulation of the antiseptic Influence in their descent along and dissemination through the straws, in- surfing by the acts of sweeping ths thorough disinfeetion of carpets, and perfect deodorizer of apartments Scientific American.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-28
Big Gambling Losses in England.

In the latest history of gambling in England, just published, there are some astonishing revelations as to the amount of money won and lost by men and women whose names were as fa- miliar as household words early in the present century. There are records of $1,000,000 having been lost at a sit ting, and the loss of $250,000 appears to have been a very common occur. renee
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-28
A Case of sea-saw.

Lady-Here! You promised to saw some wood if I gave you something te eat. Tramp (from Boston, Your in- discriminate use of the English lan- guage is positively painful, madam have fulfilled my obligation to the let ter, inasmuch as saw the wood imme- diataly after finishing my dessert while gazing in the direction of the wood pile. Bon jour- madam.-Chicago News.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-28
Fire Depar. . chap1ains.

The New York fire department is to be equipped with chaplains, just the same as a regiment of soldiers. The officials consider that 1t Is as necessary to have chaplains at fires as it is to have them accompany troops to the firing line in time of battle. Loss of life at fires is sometimes very heavy, as was recently shown here. There should always be some one present to administer spiritual consolation. Fire Commissioner Scannel has appointed two chaplains for the department. They will hold the rank of chief of battalion, and will perform the same duties aa chaplains In the army, in all cases ac- companying their battalions into ac- ton. The only distinction between ar. my chaplsins and fire chaplains is that the latter will receive no compensation for their services,-Eew York Cores pondence Pittshurg Dispatch
 rslcn in Ancient Roman Hellos.
 At Dorchester. Dorset, England, Roman relics, another interesting dis covery has just been made. During some excavations on . building estate on the confines of the borough, and only few hundred yards from the an- cient Roman amphitheater, splendid specimen of a villa pavement has been disclosed. Several similar discoveries have been made of late years, but noth- ing so fine or well preserved has yet been recorded The pavement is about two feet below the surface, and the de- sign is unusually elaborate, while the co1oring of the tesserae remains al- most as fresh as when laid down. The discovery is regarded as of great iTn- portance. The find will probably be secured for the British museum.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-08-16
BRYAN AID STEVENSON NOTIFIED,
VAST THRONES WITNESS CERE-
MONY AT INDIANAPOLIS.
If Elected, Bryan Pledges Himself to So
cure Independent Government For
Fiipinos Under American
Protection.

William J. Bryan and Adlai +. Stew.
enson were officially aud formally
notified OF their nomination at Indian
apolis August s, The ceremony was
an occasion of popular demonstration
and with it the Democrats may be said
to have begun their national cam
paign
The notification occurred in Military
park, beautifully shaded tract OF
ground in the center Of the city. The
park contains probably thirty acres OF
ground, and it was well covered with
people. In the vicinity of the speakers
stand the crowd was very dense.
The ceremony WAS preceded by
parade through the principal streets of
the city, which was participated in by
visiting and local Democratic clubs.
These acted as an escort to the notif-
cation party and the cavaleade was an
imposing one.
The meeting began few minutes
after o'clock and concluded at $40
o'clock. In this period OF time FIVE
speeches were made. Mayor Taggart
of Indianapolis adding a welcoming
speech to the two notification speeches
by Representative Richardson and
! Governor Thomas and the responses
made by Mr.. Bryan and Mr.. Steven
son.
l.aAt mt 4. la t..& n..l
the close of the ceremonies a slight
breeze alleviated to some extent the
suffering occasioned by the high tenn
perature. AT one time il appeared as
/ if actual sutfocation might be the re-
suit of the terrible crowding in front
/ of the stand, where the ceremonies oc-
I Cured, but beyond few fainting at
taclts and much personal discomfort no
| evil resulted,
Mr. Bryans speech, which contained
5000 words, was devoted almost ex-
clusively to Imperialism, as had been
/ previously announced, other issues be-
ing left for his letter of acceptance
and later speeches. Among other
things, Mr.. Bryan said. regarding the
Philippines:
''If elected, | shall convene congress
In extraordinary session as soon as
am inaugurated, and recommend an
immediate declaration of the nations
purpose, frst to establish stable form
of government in the Philippine is
lands, just as we are now establishing
stable form of government in the
island of Cuba; second, to give inde-
pendence TO the Fiipinos, just as we
have promised to give independence TO
the Cubans; third, to protect the Fill
pinos from outside interference while
they work out their destiny, just as we
have protected the republics of Central
and South America, and are by the
Monroe doctrine pledged to protect
i Cuba
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-08-16
SAVED BY GENERAL WHEELER.
Old Warrior Saves the Life of Bryan
Young Son.

Old Warrior Saves the Life of Bryan's
Young Son.
General Joseph Wheeler, commander
of the Department of the Lakes, Mon
day saved the life of William Jennings
Bryan, Jr., the twelve-year-old son of
the Democratic candidate for the presi-
dency. The lad visited General Wheeler
and the latter, after his first greeting.
turned to his work and allowed the
youngster to amuse himself.
Young Bryan found a loose chair
caster and a big bundle of rubber
bands. These he tied into long string
and then, securing the castor to the
bottom, went to the window and began
bouncing the piece of iron up and down
on the sidewalk, seventy-fve feet be-
low.
The general, engrossed with his
labors, paid no attention to the boy,
who gradually became so interested in
his play that he leaned farther and
farther out of the window. General
Wheeler happened to glance up few
minutes later and was Mortified to see
the lad hanging with his whole body
over the sidewalk and only the toes of
his shoes visible. Rushing to the win
dow he pulled the lad in by his legs
and landed him safely on the floor.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-08-16
TREAcHERY OF CHINESE.


The secretary of state received the
following from Minister Conger Satur-
day:
The Tsung-li-Yamen states to the
diplomatic body that the various for
eign governments have repeatedly
asked, through the respective Chinese
ministers, that we Immediately depart
from Pekin under suitable escort. The
Yamen asks us to fix u date for our de-
parture and to make the necessary
arrangements to do SO.
Our reply is that we will seek in
structions from oar governments and
that Ia the absence of such instructions
we cannot quit our post.
must inform you that in order to
insure our safe departure, foreign
troops only can safely escort us, and
they must be in sufficient force to safely
guard 500 foreigners, including 200
women and children, as well as 5000
native Christians who cannot be aban-
| loned to certain massacre. We cannot
accept Chinese escort under any cir
,umstances.
All my colleagues are dispatching
the foregoing to their respective gov
rnments.
| OF the American marines seven have
| oeen killed and sixteen wounded,
,mong the latter Captain Myers and
Doctor Lippett, who are getting along
we'll. CoNGER
In the light of this dispatch, the
attitude of the administration is thai
here is but one thing to do in the
present circumstances, namely, to pres.
On to the relief of the besieged garrison
1t PelSin.
The dispatch was accepted as show
ing conclusive justification for the i'm
perative demand of the United States
sent TO the Chinese government or
Wednesday night, to instruct the i'm
oerial troops to cooperate with th'
International forces in the rescue o
ministers, and until this condition, al
we'll as the cessation of the lombard
nent, is fully conceded by China, there
no other course open but to pres
teadily onward in the mission of relief
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-08-16
DESTITUTE GOLD-HUNT ERS,
Ten Thousand People at Nome Are Facing
Absolute Destitution.

Charles D. Lane, the well known
miner, who has returned to San Fran
cisco from Cape Nome, where he has
large interests. says from 5000 tb 10, 600
people at Nome are facing abso.
lutte destitntion and thei only
possible relief is through the United
States government. Steamers o. ow run
ming to Nome could not possibly bring
out the destitute gold-hunters, even If
the owners could be expected to give
them free transportation.
United States Senator Lindsay of
Virginia and Congressman Julius Kohn,
to whom Mr.. Lane explained the con-
ditions at Nome, have written The war
department urging prompt relic meas
ures of some sort
General Randall has been SIX ccessful
in maintaining peace, but the military
force there finds it next to impossible
to enforce the sanitary reg plations
necessary to preserve the health of the
community. Practical miners have left
the beach and are prospecting in the
gulches. Rumors Of good finds are
heard occasionally, but they are with
out confirmation.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-08-16
TRAIN ROBBERS KILLED.
Two Men Who Robbed the U. +. Train
Hugo, Colo, Run to Earth.

Two Men Who Robbed the U. p. Train at
Hugo, Colo, Run to Earth.
The two me who held up a Uuion
Pacific passenger train near Hugo,
Colo, last Sunday, killing w. J. Fay
ind pluudering the passengers, were
killed Saturday by sheriff's posse at
Bartholomew ranch, three miles east
If Goodland, Kan. The robbers were
ocated in the house on the ranch in
The morning, and the posse lined up
and cut off escape.
After fusiade between the robbers
and the posse, in which S. Il. Riggs
and Joe Cullins, deputies, were shot,
ane of the robbers jumped from win
low and sought to escape, but was
shot to death.
The posse then lay siege to the
house, in which the remaining robber
stood guard with Winchester, and
inally ucceeded in setting fire to the
building, which was destroyed, with
its occupant The robbers have not
yet been identified.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-08-16
French Legation Blown n d.

The Austrian foreign office has re-
ceived the following from DIR. A. Won
Rosthorn, secretary of the Austro-
Hungarian legation at Pekih dated
August 4:
The Austro-Hungarian legation, with
the archives, was burned June 2l.
Since June 20 we, with the Ftench de.
tachment, have been defending the
French legation, which has ID zen bonn.
barded by cannon ana rifle fire. Part
of their building was destroy I'D by tho
mines. We deplore the losses of Cap
tain Thomas and three saild RS killed
ana Two sailors severely wounded.
Since July l6 the Chinese attacks
have not been severe. The Chinese
government wishes to induce us to
leave for lien Tsin under safe conduct.
but until now we have not fallen In
with this offer.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-08-16
ARRANGING FUSION FOR IDAHO
National Party EndeavorIng to unr.
monize Adverse Interests.

National Party EndeavorTng to unr-
monize Adverse Interests.
A number of the leaders of the Dem.
ocratic, Populist and Silver Repub-
lican parties had n conference at DEM
ocratic headquarters in Chicago Friday
night.
The principal discussion was regard.
ing Idaho.
According to an understanding
reached the Populists will withdraw
their electoral candidates and returs
to the original basis OF settlement
agreed upon for that state before the
various parties held their conventions.
The agreement was accepted by all
concerned, but its PRONUNCIATION was
postponed until Senator Heitfeld can
be consulted.
Bryan was frequently called into tho
conference.
Senator Dubois represented the Silver
Republicans and Mr.. Breidenthal of
Kansas and others represented the
Peoples party.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-08-16
Still Dunning Turkey.

1t is said at the state department that
the reports from Constantinople that
Mr.. Griscom, the American charge, is
renewing the request for settlement
Of the American claims are due to the
original instructions from Washington
and not to any recent word to him.
These instructions were to the effect
that the matter be pressed continuously
about every fortnight in order that
there might be no lapse of the negotia-
tious Mr.. Griscom appears to bekeep.
Ing up the semi-monthly reminder with
great regularity, as word comes about
every two weeks that he has presented
another demand. They are all TO the
same effect, that settlement be made
and an exact time fixed for carrying it
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-08-16
MURDERED IN HIS CAR.
Express Messenger Dies Defending Prop
erty.

express MessenSer Dies DefendlnS Irop-
eIty.
When the Panhandle express from The
west, pulled into the Union station at
Columbus Saturday Charles Lane, the
express messenger, was found dead in
,he car, with ballet in his heart.
rhe safe had been opened with his key
md all the valuables taken. The mur-
Ter and robbery are supposed to have
taken place between Milford Center
and Columbus.
Indications are that there was des.
perate and bloody struggle in the ex-
press car. A careful examination OF
.he body of the dead messenger re.
Fealed eight bullet wounds. Three Of
hem were in the right side of the
back, about eight inches below the
ihoulder. One was on the left side,
,ix inches above the hip bone. Four
we're in and about the calf of the right
.eg.
One report is that S45, 900 in money
Was secured by the robbers.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-08-16
SITUATION IS GRAVE.
Events Tend Toward Actual Declaration of
Nar-Pointed Message to Chinese
Emperor.

The Chinese situation is considered
very grave 10y the authorities in WASH
ington The receipt of a message from
Minister Conger which indicated con-
tinuation of firing on the legationers
and the government insistence that the
ministers should leave Pelkin, which
Mr.. Conger considered would mean
instant death, brought matters to an
acute stage.
As result message to the imperial
government at Pellin has been deliv-
cred TO Minister WI for transmission
to his government. The text of the
message was prepared by Acting Sec
retary of State Adee and Secretary
Root, and in its final form was made
known to the president in talk con-
Quoted by Mr.. Root over the White
House long distance telephone. TWAS
very emphatic and pointed, but its text
was not made public.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-08-16
RUSSIAN EMBASSY MAY
LEAVE PEKlN.
Announcement Made That the Czar Has
Given Eis Minister Permission to
Leave Pekin.

Announcement Made That the Czar Has
Given Eis Minister Permission to
Leave Pekin.
The Russian foreign Office has re.
ceived a telegram direct from NJ. De
Giers the Russian minister at the Chi.
nese capital from Pekin. The dis.
patch was evidently taken by courier
to Tsi Nan, the canal OF Shan Tung,
and was thence telegraphed by the 10.
cal Yamen.
NJ. De Gers announces that the
siege of the legations continues, the
besieged still having some provisions
left.
The Chinese government proposes to
transmit the ministers messages, and
insist that they leave pekin.
AS the ministers had not sufficient
guarant tee, they replied that they must
receive the permission of their govern.
ments before leaving the city.
The messenger then announces that
the czar's approval has been given for
NJ. De Giers to start for Tien Tsin with
his entire staff and the marine guard
on condition that the existing govern.
ment at Pexin and the emperor afford
them guarantee that the journey can
be undertaken without danger.
At the same time Nj. De Giers is ex
pected to call attention to the heavy
responsibility the Chinese government
will incur should there be the slight
est infraction of the volatility OF the
persons accompanying them to Tien
Tsin.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-08-16
Bryan Talks Into a rhonograph.

Mr.. Bryan has delivered over again
parts of the speech of acceptance he
made at indianapolis last week into a
phonograph. Those sections in which
the candidate promised to call an ex-
ira session of congress to deal with the
Philippine question and the closing
periods were the principal parts of the
ipeech that went into the phonograph.
It is expected that Bryan's speech as
ground out by the phonograph will
play an important part in the cam.
paign,
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-08-16
BRYAN Lauds Towne.

When asked for an expression of
opinion upon the withdrawal of Mr..
Towne from the Populist national
ticket, Mr. Bryan replied: ''Mr. Towne's
letter is manly aud patriotic, but it is
nothing less than was expected by
those who knew him best" Other
Democratic leaders expressed them
selves III similar strain. 1t was the
general opinion that the withdrawal
would not ALLEVIATE many Populists and
that it would increase the chances of
Democratic success at the polls.