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The Monticellonian., 1901-09-06
LABOR DAY DISCREPANCIES.
An out-and-Out Union I,L
 s'r"tion in Chicago-The Label on Everything.

Chicago, Sept. 2.-Organzed wo,l,. men In Chicago and yicinity caIe. hIated Labor day with numerous nic- mes and a huge parade. The demon. Strations were blessed with cIear skies and pleasant temperatures
 he parade was about three miles lh length and it is estimated that 95 Ooo trades unionists and musicians were Tn line. Buildings were not dec- oF'ted' but banks, the board of trade. the stock exchange and business houses generally were closed to allow iuli observance Of the day.
 The South Chicago steel zvorkars who refused to obey shaffer's strike order were not invited to participate Tn the demonstrations. They niared themselves at a picnic arranged by their employers.
 A feature of the parade. although not observable te spectators who med the sidewalks. was the union label attached to every garment. cap and shoe worn by the marehers \ critical committee had seen to if that the parade should represent dved-in- lhe-wool unionism, and even the horses We're not allowed to march 1In- tll 1t Was shown that their shoes had been put OH by union smiths.
The Monticellonian., 1901-09-06
OLD INDIAN CURIOSITIES.
A Collection of Interesting Indian nnd Other Relics to Be Sent to
 the St. Louis Worlds Fnir.

Red Bud H., Sept. 3.-The fine collection of Indian relics, old coins, manuscripts and relies from the old French settlements at KaskaSkia and Fort Chartres. now being exhibited at the Knights of Pythias hall, will be displayed at the Worlds fair in St. Louis in 1903. In the collection are some of the finest specimens of h. dian pottery, axes, stone spades, flint needles and stone implements used by the Indians in dressing hides curious petrifactions, Indian pipes (one of them used by Chief DuQuoin), also eentipedes, tarantulas, scorpions, baby alligator, some fine specimens of ore and thousand other things.
 Among the manuscripts is an old daybooll from Kaskaskia, containing the names of several of the govern ors. Gov. Reynolds is charged with one-foUrth yard of moleskin cloth, at $5.50; half a dozen iron spoons, at SIPS, and a box of fifty fine cigars, at $2.50. On the same page the governor is charged with $3 given an Indian for liquor
 Gov. Bond is charged with bottle of wine, at $1,50; one set of knives and forks, at s; one pair cotton hose, at 7j cents, and four yards of calico, at s. Robert Brown was credited with $50 for hauling 1000 pounds of mer- chandise from Cincinnati.
 Kaskaskia was at one time town of 15.000 nha bifants, and was the metropolis of the west, and sold goods to the hunters and trappers of St. Louis, but now only few old build ings overlapping the brink of the river are all that remains of the once historic place.
The Monticellonian., 1901-09-06
THE MODERN JUGGERNAUT.
The Killing of Young Child by n St. Louis Trolley Car Nearly
 Results in II Lynching

St. Louis, Sept. 3.-The killing of Willie kopejtko by street car at Lafayette avenue and Fourteenth street, early Sunday evening, precipi- tated riot among the citizens of the neighborhood and called for the adop- tion of emergency measures by squad of policemen to save the car crew from injury. In rounding the curve ear No. 504, of the Tower Grove division, southbound, caught the lit tie fellow beneath it's wheels and lit erally ground him to pieces. A crowd of several hundred formed, and. mad dened by the sight of the little mang- led corpse, demanded the life of the motorman in return. Fortunately, Officer Michael !. Usher, of the Third district, was but two blocks away and. attracted by the shouts of the crowd. ran hastily to the spot. After turn ing in riot call from the police box on the corner where the accident oc- cured, he gave his attention to the protection of the motorman and. in all probability, his coolness saved the mans life.
The Monticellonian., 1901-09-06
ADMIRAL SIMPSONS HEALTH.
Reports of His Dangerous Condition Seem to Have Been Greatly
 Exaggerated.

Lake Sunapee, \. H., Sept. 3.-The report that Rear-Admiral Sampson's health was such as to cause alarm was greatly exaggerated. The ad- miral and his wife came here, August %, and have been living at a summer hotel. When tue admiral came here he was not in tho best of health, but he has been gaining strength and is very much improved. The report that the admiral WIS seriously ill origi hated from his having suffered a slight relapse, following drive around the country, which overtaXed him. It was but temporary, however, for he was ouu again the next day. The admiral expects to remain here about two weeks longer.
The Monticellonian., 1901-09-06
DROWNED WHILE BATHING.
Brother Tried to Save Brother and Both Were Drowned in the
 Mississippi River.

Natchez, Miss, Sept. 3.-Harry Johnson and Johnnie Holloman, whit e boys, aged respectively Is and I5 years, were drowned in the Missis. sippi river here this afternoon. The boys, with a number of companions, were in bathing about half mile be- low the ferry dock, when young John- sor felt himself sinking, and called for help. Holloman went to his as sistancc, and both were overcome by the water and went under. A young man diyed and Fecovered both bodies. Both boys were of prominent families.
The Monticellonian., 1901-09-06
OR TRIAL AS SPIES.
Two HoIInndcrs on Trial at Pre- torin for Breaking Their
 Saths and Spying.

London, Sept 3.--A dispatch from Pretoria says
 Van Aartsen and Trous, two Hol- Ianders, have been tried by court martial for breaking their oaths of neutrality and spying. The principal evidence against them was given by accompIices in an expedition to a Boer commando. The party left Pre- toria on August 1, stayed four days with the commando and returned to Pretoria August 9. Judgment in the case has not yet been rendered. This is the first of a series of important trials. Advocate Lehman, counsel for inc Netherlands railway of South Af- rca, defended the accused Many Boer sympathizers are under arrest for aiding the hurghers.
The Monticellonian., 1901-09-06
4 VARS POSTAL LOSSES.
List of Robberies and Accidental Losses in the Post Office De-
 partment Last Year.
CHIEF POSTAL INSPECTORS REPORT.
Of All the Charges Against Postal Employees Only Three Were Filed Against RniIwny Mail Clerks Sixteen Hundred Arrests Made During the Year.

Washington, Sept. 3.-Aceording to the annual report of the chief post office inspector, the number of post offices robbed during the fiscal year ended June 90 last was 1885. There were 643 post offices destroyed by fire; postal cars wrecked and burned, Il; stages robbed 37; three mail mes senger wagons were robbed; mail pounches lost, 656; pouches cut in- tentionaily or by accident or stolen, 7,431; street letter boxes and rural mail boxes rified, 158; losses charge able to accident, e04; complaints re- ceived of losses of ordinary letters, 52, 2,306; with inclosures, AL ,056; with out inclosures, 11.25O; complaints as to packages, 47.949; total number of complaints received, 100,255. No dis cosery was made in 13,609 cases, and those in which no loss resulted were 12,677. Losses chargeable to careless ness or depredations of postal em- ployes will be 56,s60. Losses charge able to persons not connected with the postal service were 455. Cases still under investigation, 36,613.
 The office of the first assistant post master general refers to the division of post office inspectors 10000 cases for investigation. The bond division of the bureau of the fourth assistant postmaster general refers cases re- garding the responsibility of sureties on postmasters' bends to the number of 30,000 annually. Complaints of charges against postmasters and em- ployes of post offices are about two thousand each year.
 During the last fiscal year there were oniy three charges filed against railway mail clerks, which is remark able in view of the fact that there are in the neighborhood of nine thou sand of these clerks. The number of miscellaneous cases referred to in- spectors annually is about ninety thousand. The number of cases of that kind now awaiting final disposi- tion by the inspectors force is 60,00o. The inspectors last year made 1,600 arrests, subject to the jurisdiction of the United States courts. There are on an average roo cases pending in the United States courts for offenses committed against the United States mails.
The Monticellonian., 1901-09-06
CELEBRATION AT OMAHA.
Omaha, south Omaha and Council
 Bluffs Joined Hands

Omaha. Sept. 3-Iabor day was ft- tingly celebrated in this city. Three cities, Omaha, South Omaha and Council Bluffs, joined in the eere- monies, and practically every business place in the three towns was closed for the day. There was parade com Rosed of eight divisions, and repre- senting every labor organization of he three cities. It was led by a platoon of police and marched through the principal streets dis banding to participate in the holiday festivities In the afternoon there were a number of sporting events, pienies and kindred events. The la bor unions gathered at Krug park, where there was Il programme of speeches and music.
The Monticellonian., 1901-09-06
REPORTS WERE EXAGGERATED
Not Nearly so Much Suffering in Za- pata County, Tex. Was at
 First Reported.

Dallas, Tex, Sept. 3.-Advices to the News show that the reports of the effects of the drought in Zapata coun- ty have been much exaggerated. Rep resentative Seabary, who represents Zapata county in the legislature, has letters from friends in various parts of the county advising him that the reports that anyone has starved to death there are unfounded. There has been no suffering, for while some have not made sufficient crops for their own subsistence, the better classes are willing and able to sus- tain them. This is being done, rem dcrng outside aid unnecessary, Rep resentative ScahurY says.
The Monticellonian., 1901-09-06
DROWNED IN OIL AND WATER.
A WeIl-known Oil We'll Pumper Found Dead in the oil Fields
 Near Marion, Ind.

Marion, Ind, Sept. 3.-Henry Pin gree, aged 2S years, an oil-well pump CT, was found dead, Sunday, lying with his head submerged in oil and water by the side of large tank, in the oil fields south of the city. At first it was thought that his death Was due to foul play. It is now be- lieved, however, that he died from strangulation. The theory advanced is that he fell from the tank to the ground and was knocked insensible. His dead body lay face downward in the channel of oil around the tank. and he was probably drowned. The coroner will investigate.
The Monticellonian., 1901-09-06
AN INTERESTING EVENT.
The Approaching Marriage of Lieut. Seaman and Miss Mabel Far
 mer at NandaIia, III.

Nandalia, H., Sept. 3.-Society is deeply interested in the coming mar riage of Miss Mabel, eldest daughter of Judge and Mrs. W. NJ. Farmer, to First Lieut.. \. O. Seaman of the United States army, stationed at Porto Rico. Four hundred invitations have been issued, the invited guests including many prominent men on the bench and army officers. Lieut.. Seaman has been in the service since the beginning of the Spanish-Amer- ican war and is expected to soon be promoted to captaincy in the reg ular army. The wedding is to take place Wednesday evening.
The Monticellonian., 1901-09-06
HAVE Rk4ukNtD ID PEKIN.
American Legationers Return From Their Recuperating Trip to
 the Western Hills.

Pekin, Sept. 3.-The detachment of the American legation which was re- cuperating in the western hills has returned to this city.
 Capt. Selwyn withdrew his forces from the British section of the Tar tar city, Saturday, and the direct su- peryision of the Chinese police and the carrying out of improvements by the foreigners has ceased. The Brit ish will, however, continue to police the main thoroughfare, the railway and the legation quarter. These will be the only foreign police employed, but the British and Japanese reserve force will exercise authority in their sections pending evacuation.
The Monticellonian., 1901-09-06
AT ST. LOUIS.
The Day was Celebrated by Two
 Rival Parudes

St. Louis, Sept. 3.-Labor day was celebrated under bright skies and q bracing atmosphere. There were two big parades, one under the auspices of the Building Trades council and the other under the Central Trades and Labor union. The rivalry had the effect of bringing out large dele gatlons of the various industries rep resented, and kept the downtown streets enliYened for several hours with music and marching men. Those composing the frst-named parade spent the afternoon picnicking at the St. Louis fair grounds, while the lat ter repaired to Coneordia park Most of the business concerns closed up to permit their employees to participate in the days festivities.
The Monticellonian., 1901-09-06
WANT TO SEE THE SHAMROCK.
The Jnunt Cost the Life of Prof Maurice C. Sutphens, of Johns
 Hopkins University.

New York, Sept. 3.-Maurice c. Sut- phen, a professor in John Hopkins university,was drowned in the Shrews. bury river, near Atlantic Highlands With some friends he went in a small boat to see the Shamrock. On the re turn trip the boat was overturned. Prof. Sutphen attempted to swim to shore, but his strength gave out and he went down. His companions chung to the overturned boat and were saved
The Monticellonian., 1901-09-06
REVOLUTION IN PERSIA,
Widespread Revolutionary Move ment Said to be Going on in
 the Shnh's Donninions

Cologne, Sept. 2.-A dispatch to the Cologne Gazette, dated August 31, says:
 "A widespread revolutionary move- ment is going on in Persia, fostered by discontent with the government on account o1 the new loan negotiations with Russia. The grand vizier is ac- cused of selling the country and fail ing to make reforms. Martial law has been proclaimed in the capital and environs.
 "The agitation, it is said, proceeds from the entourage of the shah, who frequently finds threatening letters upon his writing table"
The Monticellonian., 1901-09-06
THEY TOOK AN EXCURSION.
Members of the French Embassy at Constnntinop1eE Evaded Paying
 Eonors to the Sultan,

Ccnstantinople, Sept. 3.-M. Bapst, councillor of the French embassy, and other members Of the embassy staff took the guardship Nauteur on an ex- cursion upon the sea of Marmora in order to avoid dressing the vessel as the other warships in the harbor were dressed in recognition of the anni- versary of the sultan's accession to the throne, which was celebrated Sun day. The members of the embassy did not participate in the congratulations of the diplomatic corps, nor was the embassy illuminated.
The Monticellonian., 1901-09-06
WORTH KNOWING.

Mistletoe, cherries and other fruits are introduced into the designs for brooches.
 The largest cheese in the world is in the Pan-American exhibition. It weighs HOO pounds, is 26 inches high, oo inches in diameter, and was made out of $500 quarts of milk.
 me discovery has been made that aahiiadelphia has in it's treasury $75,- oVo belonging to persons who did not cal Tor their money when their bonds ,niaenred and became payable, or who Aeit their interest uncollected.
The Monticellonian., 1901-09-06
The Millennium of Light.

Chicago, Sept. 8.-George P. Ma grady, of this city. claims to have invented perpetual light. He thinks the millennium of illumination is at hand. Every house will be able to have an equipment of perpetual lights in beautiful globes. which will burn day and night, year in and year out, and shed a brilliant glow withoW eeasing.
The Monticellonian., 1901-09-06
OTHERWISE UNNOTICED.

W. J. Bryan was the Labor day orator at Kansas City, Mo.
 Still another oil gusher has been To- cated on Spindle Top Hill at Beau mont, Tex.
 Danish liberals made a great dem onstration of their loyalty before King Christian Sunday.
 Six alleged lynchers have been ar rested and placed in Nashville (Tenn.) jail. Gov. McMillin is pressing the prosecution.
 The gold output of the Cripple Creek (CoI.) district for August was $2, ,55s, ,000, breaking the record for one months production.
 It is said that the book written by Gen. Alger on the war with Spain will throw many side lights on the cam paign of Santiago. The chapter at tacking Gen. Miles has been elimi mated.
 Conservative estimates of the prob able yield of cotton in Indian terri tory and Oklahoma will be about one-third of q bale to the acre.
 German shoe dealers and hatmak CTS object to the proposed new tariff schedule of the German government, and have entered vigorous protests.
 Gen. Malvar. the last of the Filipino insurgent leaders of prominence, will soon surrender or be captured, ac- cording to Manila advices.
 President LouDet and the members of the French cabinet will meet the ear of Russia at Compegne, on the occasion of his visit to France.
 German papers are giving the St. Louis Worlds fair much advertising in the discussion of the possibility that the kaiser may visit St. Louis.
 Inhabitants of Setenil, Spain, have revolted against tax collectors, and riots have ensHed, i'll which many per sons were injured.
 William Schlueter, of BellevilIe, H., shot his brother in the course of quarrel over the disposition of the es- tate to be left by their mother.
 An elaborate programme has been prepared for the entertainment of President Mckinley and United States officials at the Pan-American exposition on Thursday.
 An exhibit of 1000 skulls from Pe- ru, known to be 600 years old, is being arranged by the government for the Louisiana Purchase exposition in St. Louis.
 One result of the drought in Mis- souri, declares George B. Ellis, secre- tary of the Missouri state board of agriculture, will be to drive many farmers from corn to wheat planting.
 Lord Kitchener reports nine killed and r wounded in the blowing up and derailing of the train by Boers be- tween WateryaI and Hamman's Kraal. mentioned Saturday.
 Private" John NJ Allen. of Missis- sippi, Worlds fair commissioner, is booming the exposition in that state, and calls upon the legislature to ap- propriate at least S50,0 900 for that pur- pose.
 Paul Sprague son of Frank Sprague. stationary engineer at the Missouri, Kansas x Texas ear shops at Sedalia, Mo, was drowned, Sunday, in stock pond. The boy threw dog into the pond to teach him to swim and fell in himself
 Rear-Admiral Sampson's health is in such precarious condition that fears are expressed that he may not live to see the end of the naval court inquiry.
The Monticellonian., 1901-09-06
IHE YACHT RACE PATROL.
Revenue Service Boats Will Keep the Course Clear in the Com
 ing Yacht Races.
CAPT. TH0S. D. WALKER WILL COMMAND
Vessels in the Fleet, With sir Thomas IIpton's Erin, by Cour- tesy Holding the Right of the Line.

New York, Sept. 3.-Gapt. Thomas D. Walker, who is to command the feet patrolling the international yacht race course, during the races between the Shamrock and the Ameri- can cup defender, tells of his plans in this weeks Leslies.
 "There will be no torpedo boats this year." he says.
 The revenue boats will do the work of the navy guard boats in 1899, and from the mast of each will fly the revenue service flag, with it's white field, blue stars and red and white stripes, instead of the navy guard pennant.
 "There will be twelve or thirteen vessels in the patrol feet-five or six revenue cutters and five or six steam yachts.
 Courtesy to the Erin.
 q shall offer the right of line in the division composed of steam yachts to Sir Thomas Eipton's Erin, courtesy extended two years ago, and one which is his due.
 There is a great deal of lawful au- thority that goes with the revenue service pennant that harbor captains especially respect. In order that q steam yacht may fly it, it will be necessary for me to designate an ofii- eer of the revenue marine to go aboard and take charge of the yes- sefs patrol work during the races. We will not interfere with the hand ling of the Erin, which will be left to her own officers.
 The Gresham the FIagship.
 'In addition the Gresham, the rev enue cutter from New York, will car " the senior officers pennant to in- dieate that her signals are to be obeyed. These are arranged especial ly for the occasion, but the one most frequently used is the speed signal. the black one, which indicates by it's position on the mast whether the ves- sel is going full speed, half speed, ahead or astern. The main purpose of the signals will be to keep the ex- eursion fleet half a mile to leeward, and astern of the racing yachts.
 'There will be two divisions of the patrol fleet and two great fleets of steamboats.
 Captains who do not heed signals will be vigorously dealt with. If q boat encroaches and does not heed q warning gun, it will be ordered home i'll charge of a revenue officer"
The Monticellonian., 1901-09-06
Whipped by whitecaps.

Dublin, Ind. Sept. 3.-The citizens of Richland, small town in Rush county, recently notified Joseph Hank lns, farmer, that unless he treated his family better they would punish him by giving him severe fogging. Saturday night party of whitecap- Pers invaded his residence, took him out and whipped him unmercifuHy. ue promised to do better.
The Monticellonian., 1901-09-06
THE MARKETS.
MONDAY. SEPT. 2. Grain and Provisions.

St. Louis =. Flour - Patents go 4o1,o eo. other grades S270a230. Wheat2No' 2 red nlHn32c. Corn-No. 2 mixed, 56A a57e: Oats-No. Z 37.aa9se. Hay-Timothy, Sll0enlI90; prairie Sl000Gi11. .50; clover, Sl 04lZ.00, Butter Creamery. 1sG2libe: dairy l33l6c EgES-Fresh, 10I5ul1Ibc. Lard S-C S.,! hoice steam Se714e Pork-New mess washed. f5424c Missouri and Illinois nedi- um combing, 15ul7c;other grades. l24el5c : angora goat hair, 5lII5c.
The Monticellonian., 1901-09-06
QUESTIONS OF IHE HOUR
Key. Robert s. Macarthur Discusses the Subject of Lynching
 in New York.
THOUGHTFUL MEN DEEPLY DEPLORE 1T.
The Whole Tendency of the Practice is Toward Brutality and Barbar- ism-Yhe Present Prosperity of the Nation and the Strike Ques- tion Touched ipon.

New York, Sept. 3.-In his sermon in the Calvary Baptist church, Sun day night, Rev. Robert $. Macarthur, who had just returned from his vaca- tion, spoke of the sentiment of the people he had met on his journey re- garding 1Ynching
 honghtfui men, north and south" :" said he, bitterly deplore the occa- sionai rule of mob law. This is not a sectional question. Ohio and Kansas have been disgraced as much as any southern state
 Tends to Brutality and Barbnrism.
 The whole tendency of lynehing is toward brutality and barbarism. While it destroys the physical life of the victim, it utterly degrades and brutalizes the perpetrators.
 1t is q reprcaeh to American civ ilization. and even to humanity iself There is no apology to be made for the crime or the criminals, but We must insist that all criminals be pun ished according to the law of civilized people. The tune has come for pulpit and press, with united voice, to de- nounee this relic of barbarism. National Prosperity and the strike.
 The nation was never so prosper ous i'll its history as today
 The United States is fast becoming the workshop of the world The west and the south are showing won derfuIly in the new life that has come to the nation. We have had a glimpse of the orient as we look through the Golden Gate"
 San Francisco, the speaker said, would yet be a greater city than New York. The present strike, Mr. Mac Arthur said, had been forced on un- reasonable grounds Every man had the right to give up work, if in so doing he did not violate contract, but he had no right to say to an other man that he could not work in his place.
The Monticellonian., 1901-09-06
Most Popular Wage Farmer

Centralia. Ill., Sept. 3.-In a contest, just ended Miss Francis Langenfeld, q member of the clerks union, was de- clared the most popular wage earner in Centralia. Miss Langenfeld will re- ceive an elegant cake from the Labor Day celebration platform and $2G as the winners share of the vote pro- cee6S
The Monticellonian., 1901-09-06
A Strenuous Days Work

Chicago, Sept. 1.-Two lay sermons, luncheon with several Illinois poli- tlcians and visit to Hull house were the eyerts that occupied Vice-Presi- dent Roosevelt in Chicago Sunday. He left at night for Minneapolis, where he was booked to deliver a Labor day oration.