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The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1901-07-19
RELIEF FOR THE CROPS
Sun-Scotched Farms in the
Heated Zone Are S%prinkled.
WESTERN HOT SPELL BROKEN.

Showers In Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas
and Missourl-cIouds Bring Some
Relief to Suffering Humanlty-Thun.
der Storm at Omaha.
Kansas City. July l6.-A portion OF
the drought stricken southwest has
been relieved by rain during tho past
~ hours. Great good has already re.
suited to crops and a. there are pros.
poets OF a further downfall, II Ia be.
loved thousands upon thousands OF
dollars will be saved farmers on stock
and crops. Nevertheless, much great.
or quantities OF rain must come before
a lasting benefit Ia done. In the por.
lions of central and western Missouri,
western Kansas and the territories
still untouched by rain conditions re.
main unchanged. the temperature
ranging from ~ to l06. the latter ut
Hutchinson, Kan.
The rains, which come at the end OF
a drought OF from four to eight weeks
duration, covered southwestern Mis-.
souri, and portions of one.thtrd of Kan.
sas, taking In the southeastern corner
OF the Suntlower state from Riley and
Dickson counties down to the Okla.
bona line. The first break came Sun
day night, when fairly good rains fell
In Barton and Green counties, Mo,
and on the Oklahoma border In Kan.
sas in Cowlcy and Chautauqua coun.
ties, and along the Union Pacific rail.
road in Riley county. These rains.
while good, were not sufficient to place
tho burned crops out of danger. Mon
day morning n heavy rain fell In tho
vicinity of Joplin. Mo-, and travelling
west, covered portions of Montgomery,
Butler and SedgwiCk counties, Kansas.
Around Joplin there was n heavy fall
for ten minutes. AT 1880 n soaking
rain fell in Cherokee county, across
the line In Kansas, preceded by hail,
benefting pastures and small grains
immensely and bringing relief to. tho
CRUSHING plants in the zinc mining dis.
trict. During the afternoon n heavy
rain fell in tho vicinity of COffeyvillc,
Eldorado and Wichita, Kan. At C9f.
feyville the people held n jubilee on
the streets during the rain.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1901-07-19
Mortality In Concentration Camps.

London, July l6.-ln the house OF
lords yesterday Lord Raglan, under
that Mr.. Brodrick was selecting q
committee of women to visit the con
centration camps in South Africa, and
said that the whites in those camps
numbered l4.624 men. 27,7ll women
and 43,O75 children. He said also that
the mortality for the month of June
vas 63 men, 1873 women and SIC chill.
drcn, Lord Raglan deplorcd the heavy
mortality in some Of the camps in the
early months of their establishment.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1901-07-19
ARMENIA FINALLY CONVICTED.
King Of Wyoming Cattle Thieves
Found Guilty Of Stealing Sheep.

Casper, Wy, July l6.-Mapuel AT.
menta, king OF the cattle thieves, was
convicted here of stealing sheep. This
mar has been tried six times in John.
son county, four times in Fremont
county and four times in Natrona
county for larceny. In trials he has
cost the different counties of the state
100000. He and his followers drove
the range cattle business u of this
section. He is a half.breed Mexican
and makes his home just south Of tho
Hole.in-the.Wall country.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1901-07-19
White Uncertain Of Future.

Berlin, July 1G.-The Klcine Jour
nal prints a letter from United States
Ambassador White to the editor of
that paper, in which Mr.. White says
he will go to tho United States in Sep.
tcmber to visit his family. Whether
or not he will remain in Berlin, he
writes, depends upon various consider
%ations, particularly the status of GER
tain questions between Germany and
the United States, which, doubtless,
will occupy the reichstag at its mex
session.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1901-07-19
Strike of Kingston Miners.

Wilkesbarre. July 16.-At a meeting
Of the executive board of the United
Mine Workers of district No. l last
evening, the 1900 miners in the en-
ploy of the Kingston Coal company
were ordered to go out on strike today.
The order will be obeyed and all the
collieries of the company will be idle
In consequence. The grievance of the
miners is that the price paid for yard
age on narrow work was reduced from
&1.60 q yard to LOO.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1901-07-19
illuminate Illinois Central Tracks.

Chicago, July 16.-In a compare
lively short time the entire right OF
way of the Illinois Central railroad In
Chicago and as far south as Matteson,
Ills will be as light during the nights
as during the days. The company has
just finished a big electric plant at the
foot Of Twenty-seventh street which
will furnish power for Illuminating all
the tracks, station and yards for a
distance of nearly 80 miles.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1901-07-19
rH,s cHAuTAUouA ouiT3.
Assembly Loses Money Again and
Adds to Its Debts.

Adds to Its Debts.
Dcs Moines, July l6.-Thc Chau.
tauqua management announced yes.
terday that the assembly horc, which
closes today. will be the last. The as.
sociation was formed six years ago
and OF the assemblies held out two
have paid expenses, the first one and
the one last year. In other years
there have been deficits. The deficit
this year will be between $1,000 and
81, 500 and the debt OF the associa.
ton incurred previously was about
$4,000. Under the circumstance tho
association has resolved that It will
go out of business, pay the debts and
let others attend to tho education OF
the people In the Chautauqua groves,
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1901-07-19
STARTLING DEFENSE OF DUNN.
VIII Claim That His Insane Wife
Killed Alice CothreIl.

New York July 1.-THE Press
Rays: 1t developed yesterday that J.
p. Morgan & Co. will have a represen-
tatiye. on the Union Pacific board Of
directors in the person of Roswell Mil.
Ter, chairman of the board of directors
of the St. Paul. who resigned from the
Union Pacific board. but who will be
reinstated. The Observation-Disclosures
Gould faction will have a representa-
tive on the Northern Pacific board,
and z. d. Adams, it Is expected, will
be retired in the reorganization Of the
management Of that property. but the
composition OF. the new board will be
under the direction of j. p. Morgan,
James j. Hill and their associates,
W. X. Vanderbilt will be elected a
Northern Pacific director.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1901-07-19
Laurens Mob Tars a Wife seater.

Laurens, Ia, July ia mob Of 40
indignant citizens called at the city
Jail last night during the absence of
the night Waterman and marshal and
broke into the steel cage where A. I.
Pulls was confined on the charge Of
choking and beating his wife. The
mob took the prisoner out to the rail.
way crossing and there applied a
coat of tar and feathers and ordered
the man to leave the country.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1901-07-19
stinson smashes Records.

New York, July 16.-All previous In.
door cycling records from n mile to
Is miles were smashed by VIII Stin.
son on the ten-lap track in Madison
Square Garden last night. Stinson
met Johnny Nelson Of Chicago in a
15-mile motor paced ace and from
beginning to end rode at breakneck
speed and finally beat Nelson by about
675 yards. Stinson's time was
25:42 2-5.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1901-07-19
Hanged by a Mob of Negroes.

Montgomery, Ala, July 16.-A mob
of negroes at CORTLAND yesterday
hanged Alexander Herman. a negro
who vas charged with killing Sallie
Swoope. When the officers took Her.
mar to the train on their way to Tus-
cumbia to place him in Jail for safe
keeping, the negroes held the train.
took the prisoner off and hanged him,
afterward riddling his body with bull.
lets.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1901-07-19
ROOT INSPECTING BARRACKS,
Reaches st. Louis on Tour Of Military
Posts In the Middle West.

rosts W INC W'uu'o Wost'
st. Louis. July l6.-Secretary OF
War Elihu Root, accompanied by a
number of army officers, arrived In
st. Louis last night. He will inspect
Jefferson barracks today and then pro
coed west.
My tour includes all OF the princi'
pal military posts In this region" said
the secretary. THE purpose OF the In
spection is to augment facilities In all
the posts for the establishment Of
training schools for young officers.
We have such schools at Fort Loaven.
worth and Fort Riley, but 1t Is the In
tention of the war department to I'M
prove those quarters and create other
schools, as may seen judicious."
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1901-07-19
Science Saves Animals,

Jackson, Miss, July 16.-During the
hrst week or two of the Charlton cpl.
demic in the delta more than 80 per
cent of the animals affected died, but
since a supply of the virus for inocula-
ton was procured the death rate has
been materially reduced. The disease
is spreading all over this vicinity.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1901-07-19
Riotinu at lenburu.

Vienna, july 16.-More than 100 per-
sons were wounded yesterday in an en-
counter at Lemburg. growing out Of an
attempt by the police to stop street
parades he'd in demonstration in be-
half of the unemployed. The mob
threw up barricades and defied the po-
lice. The troops were called IN and
charged again and again, using bay.
onets and bullets. Ultimately the de-
monstrators were dislodged.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1901-07-19
CAPTURE Boer Laaaer.

GRAF Reinet, Cape Colony, July 16.
Colonel Schobel's column surprised
and recaptured S%cheeper's lager at
Camdeboo July Ia, taking 81 prisoners
and capturing a quantity of ammunition
and stores. S%cheeper. with the bulk Of
his commando. escaped. : There were
no British casualties. Most OF the
prisoners are rebels.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1901-07-19
CENTRAL
EXCURSION. RATES
TO HI
pan-Ameriean Exposition
BUFFALO,.
BUFFALO.

1t was said when the Word Fair closed that
this country wonld not see its equal in nifty
years. In all but the space occupied, however,
the Pau.A mcri"nn exposition at Buffalo this
year will excel the great show Of H". This means
that more can be seen IN tho same length OF
time at the Pnn-Americau and with less Of the
fatigue amt wenrlncss that was una voidablo at
the Worlds Fair.
The exhibits will he varied, interesting and
instructive, and the Improvement in their selec-
ton aud the manner in which they are dis
played, due to the experience gained by ex-
hibIturs AT the recent great ExpositiOns, will no
very noticeable. In the variety, quality, nov
city and number Of its entertainment features,
tho Buffalo Exposition will eurpass all others.
There are different rates Il" tickets WIN
different limits, and If you expect to visit
Buffalo, and will send your address TO the IN.
dersigued the rates now in effect will be quoted
you, and you will be kept advised of any
changes.
An artistic booklet. beautifully illustrated,
and giving a concise description of thls great
Exposition, will be mailed free To all inauirers.
j. +. MERRY
Asst. Geul. Pass. Agent,
Dubuuue. Iowa.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1901-07-19
eunboat Concord. Back From Manila.

Seattle, July 16.-The United
States gunboat Concord, Commander
Harry Knox, which played such an
important part under Commodore
Dewey in the destruction of the Span
ish feet in Manila bay, arrived from
the Philippines yesterday by way of
Dutch Harbor, Alaska.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1901-07-19
Game Warden Shoots Two Fishermen.

Delta, Colo. July l6.-Deputy Game
Warden F. A. McHaney, a half-breed
Indian, shot and killed w. A. Womack
and fatally wounded A, L. Hinshman.
who, 1t is claimed. resisted arrest for
illegally fishing In Grand Mesa lakes.
The fishermen claim the lakes are
public waters but the officers say
they are the private property of Will.
lam r. Radcliffe. a wealthy land owner
of the vicinity.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1901-07-19
Sioux CITY Soldier Dead.

Sioux City, July 16.-News has been
received Of the death of James P.
Shelly of Sioux City. a member of
battery A, Fifth artillery, in the Philip.
pines. Shelly served with the Fifty.
second Iowa In the Spanish war. He
Is the first Sioux City soldier to die
IN the PHILIPPINES.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1901-07-19
DR.. Miles,
Heart Curo

stimulates the digestion, in
ease the circulation and
makes weak hearts strong.
Sold by druggists on guarantee.
DIR. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1901-07-19
baseball Scores Yesterday.

National League-St. Louis, 0; New
York, 5. Chicago, 4; Boston, /, Gin
c%innati. 4; Brooklyn. 8, American
League-Baltimore. 81; Washington,
s-3. Philadelphia. 6; Boston. l.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1901-07-19
Wealthy Broker disappears.

New York, July 16,-George Rogers,
a wealthy New York stock broker,
who has been spending the summer
at Larchmont-on-the-So Sound, disap.
peared on Sunday night and all trace
of him has been lost. His coat and
straw hat were found ON a rock In
%Larchmont, overlooking the sound.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1901-07-19
BREWERY FIREMEN STRIKE.
Chicago Is Threatened With a Bee

Famlne-Six Sign Agreement.
Chicago, July 1.-THE stationary
hremen employed in Chicago's 80 large
breweries struck yesterday on order
OF the international president, Joseph
w. Morton. The walkout resulted in
a complete tie up of the beer making
industry throughout the city. Six of
the breweries affected signed the
union agreement last night, but as
the men at the other 26 breweries are
still out a beer famine is threatened.
unless a speedy settlement Is reached.
Recognition of the union, an eight
hour day and 81 a day wages are the
demands made by the firemen. 1t is
the first of these demands which the
brewing companies oppose.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1901-07-19
Reunion of EIks.

Milwaukee, July l6.-The reunion
and carnival Of the Benevolent and Pro,
tective Order of Elks will be held In
this city on July 23, "a and 25. Mayor
Rose expects about 100000 visitors
during the three days.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1901-07-19
Wife of President a Prisoner.

London, July l6,-Lord Kitchener,
Ia a dispatch to the war Office, con
firms the report of the capture of the
wife Of Acting President Schalk.
burger and says the prisoner has been
brought into Pretoria.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1901-07-19
kansan Dies From Heat.

Topeka, Kan, July 16.-Samuei
orner, an aged citizen of 1885 West
street, was found dead In his bed Sun.
day. Physicians pronounce him a vic.
tim of the heat. He was apparently
well at retiring time Saturday night
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1901-07-19
Dr.. Humphreys

Specifies cure by acting directly upon
the disoase, without exciting disorder in
any other part of the system.
NO, CURES. PRICES
i-Fcvcrs. COMPOSITIONS, IniammntIons. .25
9-WOrms. Worm Fewer. Worm Collie. ~
3-Tccthing Collie, Crying. Wakcfulness ~
i-Dinrrhcn OF Children or Adults. "a
7-COughs. Colds. Bronchitis ............ "a
. S-Ncurnlgin. Pooth6che, Faceache ..... as
9-Hcadachc Sick Hendache. Vertigo. AZ
1O-Dy5pcpsin indigestion. Weak Stomach rs
1f-supprcsSed or Painful PeriOd. -. rs
12-Whites. Too Profuse Periods .......-. rs
13-Croup. L~aryngiti-o Hoarseness. 80. rs
1i-snl Rheum. Erysipelas, ErGptlons AS
15-Rheumatism. Rheumatic Palms.. IA
16-Nalaria. Chllls. Fever and Ague .... As
19-Catarrh. Influenza, Gold in the Head rs
2O-WhOOping- Cough. ..........,.... .25
27-Kidney Dlsensc observation-disclosures. .25
2S-Ner,Ous DEBILITY" 90
3O-Urinnny Weakness. Wetting Bed 80. 10
77-GHp. Hay Fever. .25
DR.. Humphreys Manual of ali Diseases at your
Druggists or Mailed Free
Sold by druggistss or sent on receipt Of price.
Humphreys' Med. Co, Coz. William & John Sta,
Nav Work
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-05-07

A proposition Is on foot for connect.
ing Hamburg and Berlin with an elec
trio railway.
L. +. Roberts. charged with incest
suicided in Jail at Gainesville. Tex.
Miss Lota Green was killed and hei
sister. Trixie. was fatally hurt in a run.
away at Grandbury, Tex.
The ameer Of Afghanistan has sem
an an agent 10 Germany TO purchase 81,
batteries Of Krupp guns for Cabul.
Trenton, Tex. will have a new nA
tionAl bank
Sir Dinshaw Manockjee Petit, mil
lionAire and philA Antrophist is dead a
Bonn bay, India.
St. Louis and Kansas City businesl
men will make tour Of Texas.
Peter Fash. a German. 90 years old
was killed by 4 train At Dallas, Tex.
Owen Kocke. Wells Fargo express
driver. was seriously injured at Dallas
Tex, by train demolishing the wagoI
he was driving.
J. Y. Benson, charged with the mur
der Of Glenn Lockbridge at RoIton
Tex. was acquitted at Paris. Tex
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-05-07
THOUSANDS HOMELESS
DeplOrable Condition Exists in Jack
sOnyille from the Fire.
AID Is BEING SENT.
The Total I.oss Of the Fire foots "
Sll,OOO, 900 ahi 10000 People
Homeless - Many Citizens
Are SIN Missing.

jacksonville. May G.-The hunger OF
10000 homeless people was satisfec
Sunday upon the arrival Of trains anc
boats bringing provisions from neigh
boring towns Early in the dAy com
missary WAS established in the centei
Of the city and thousands were fed dur
ing the day.
The citizens committee met this
morning 10 further organize the relief
work. Every portion Of the city viii
b. visited and food aud provisions offer
ed wherever there Is suffering.
II is estimated that 5000 persons have
left the city aud every outgoing train i
crowded with refugees
Five carloads Of tents were received
Sunday, the property Of the state. TO be
used by the homeless temporarily An
other shipment of tents is expected FROM
the government 10 arrive to-day
The Times Union aud Citizen esti
mates tho total property loss at en- 600.
600 Those figures are based upon an
itcmized statement furnished by the
, volunteer committee Of citizens.
Rumors Of the loss Of life continue %
b. heard. The river was closely
watched al day Many persons have
confirmed the report Of loss of life at
the Market street wharf Numerous
advertisements appear In the local
I papers asking Tor aid in searching for
persons who are missing. As many
have left the city for refuge. it il i'm.
possible 20 ascertain how many. II any,
wero lost in the Market street pier
I tragedy.
Martial law is being rigidly enforced
and the town is quiet. although much
anxiety Is felt on account Of threats of
the negroes that they would obtain
food by force.
AZ meeting Of the relief COMMITTEES
a resolution was adopted Offering work
TO every unemployed person in the city.
this being provided for at the rate Of 81
per day and rations The men will b.
put 20 work clearing away the debris in
the ruined district. IL Is believed this
plan will prove a happy solution Of the
race situation. and will prevent any an.
ticipated trouble.
Expressions Of sympathy and tenders
Of assistance 20 those rendered destitute
by the oonhagration continue 10 pour
In. one being received by Governor Jen.
nings from President Mckinley from
II Paso, where the president spent Sun.
day.
The Masonic grand lodge of Florida
has issued an appeal 10 all Masons for
help and the Jacksonville Typographi.
cal union has appealed 10 all unions
for aid
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-05-07
NEWS IN BRIEF.

While attempting 10 stop riot among
striking moulders at 81. Louis. No.
Deputy Sheriff Frederick CaAse was
fatally hurt.
Miss Frances Raymond. an actress.
committed suicide by inhaliug gas at
New York.
In drunken Indian row at Valen.
tine. Nob. John Bull.Walks- Behind
was killed.
Yellow fever has again appeared at
Havana, Cuba.
Gypsies poisoned wells at Vienna,
Aus, causing the deaths Of Is persons.
Crude Winfield and George Stover
were arrested In Arkansas charged with
moonshining.
Work ON both coal mines at Alba,
Tex. has been resumed.
Intense interest is manifested In the
coal districts Of England over the new
tax
AZ a meeting OF the board Of direc'
tors Of the Choctaw road held In Phila'
delphia, the sale Of 100000 common
stock was authorized to provide for the
extension.
Dr. ]. O. Henry, one Of the foremost
electrical experts IN this country, died
In Denver, Colo.
Fire at Nashville Tenn. in the whole
sole district. damaged three firms 10 the
amount of 100000
The feather and down factory al
Montreal, Canada. was destroyed, Loss
$4,000.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-05-07

Ia Porte. Ind. May 6.-Mrs. Ida
Clark. living near the village Of Culver.
answered the advertisement Of Vernon
Lylcs in a Chicago matrimonial publ.
cation. Letters were exchanged for
weeks. when Lyles visited Mrs.
Clark and the engagement and
marriage of the couple followed.
Lyles professed greatest devotion
for his newly found bride, and the pair
planned 90 leave Culver and locate in
Chicago. where Lyles represented that
he was a prosperous business man. The
conhding bride intrusted s1OO Of her
money 70 her husband. who is now
missing. The police believe that Lyles
Is AN adventurer posing under An As.
sumed name.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-05-07

a. soon as possible. Il viii b. several
days before cars can pass into East Bay
street
The number Of military companies In
the city 20 prevent vandalism Is 10. a
battery Of guns is also In posit ion at the
corner Of Bay and Market streets. Thes,
latter guns We're rescued from the burn.
ing armory in which much OF the equip
meut OF jacksonville troops lost. Mill.
tia continues % patrol all parts Of the
city. Martial law probably will BE-
enforced one week more
NewTapors are printing numerous
notices Of inquiry regarding the where
abouts of missing people.
Mayor Bowden asks all sightseers 10
remain away from Jacksonville.
The army of idle negroes are likely 10
cause some trouble All negroes who
will not 90 70 work at q per day and
rations will be depOrted.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-05-07
SOME BODIES FOUND.
River at jacksonville Being Watched
Closely for Others.

Closely for Others.
jacksonville. May G-The body Of
Harry Bonuethcau, a real estate dealer,
was recovered early this morning from
the 81. Johns river Mr. Bonnethoaus
wife and son are supposed to BE- in New
York City.
Two bodies. both negroes, were found
also floating in the 81. Johns river. The
charred appearance Of portions Of the
corpses indicated too plainly they were
victims Of the fire which swept this city
last Friday and Friday night The riv.
er is being watched closely, people be.
lieving the water will give mp its dead
ON the third day. This indicates that
many people believe the fire drove the
men and women into the river 1t is
impossible yet 10 ascertain who is miss.
ing.
5. \. McCottery. employed NJ the
Gardner shipyarls, almost lost his life
In trying 10 save the people who rushed
down Market street 10 the river when
the flames were dorcest lie says he
succeeded In getting 30 people across
the river, but as many more either
burned 10 death or drowned at the pier.
The Alcazar hotel at st. Augustine
although closed several weeks ago foi
repairs, has been rc-opened 10 care fol
the refugees Other winter resorts will
probably b. oponcd.
Thousands Of people worked Sunday
night. The tiremen have not beon 70
lieved because the debris is still burniig
and streams Of wnter are being Tourc,
into the flame and embors night ant
day.
On every telegraph aud tolephon'
pole destroyed, lincmen are at work
The Trolley company has q large fore
Of men at work hanging feed wires an,
clearing the tracks where the street i
sufficiently cool 50 as 10 establish cti
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-05-07
STOCK SPECULATION.
Prices Advance At New York aud Then
Dip Under Realization.

Dip Under Realization.
New York. May 6.-Speculation In
stock began carly today with spirit and
enthusiasm quite equal 10 anything
witnessed on the floor Of the exchange
In the current movement Seemingly
the public was imbued with suspicion
of powerful interests. which the lead.
er,hip Of the market had engineered
Tor reaction Of Friday and Saturday
with the purpose Of shaking out the
weak aud encountered holdings 10 bet
or prepare for "a fresh advance. Big
hlocs. of Atchis0n. United States Steel.
Union Pacific and Northern Pacific
changed hands Opening prices varied
a. widely a. points for sale Of stock
and gains over Saturdays prices were
from 20 a. points. The market then
dipped under realizing aud none Of the
leading stocks got back 10 the opening
high level