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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1901-07-19
EXCURSIoNISTS RIOT.
Two Police Omccr- Shot and Bill
English. Negro RinGleader.
Instantly Killed.

Americus. Ga. July TO- several
hundred Negro eXcurSionisls from
Macon caused a riot here. resulting
in the shooting of two police officers
and the instant killing of Bill English.
a Macon Negro. and the ringleader
in the disturbance. Three OF the eN-
cursion;stS began a shooting ARRAY,
and Policemen Glawson and Albrit-
ton attempted 10 arrest Bill English.
when the Negro fatally shot Alhrit-
ton in rhe abdomen. At that moment
GlawsoE shot English in the head.
English. though dying. raised him
self on his elbow and fired again at
the policemen. Both of them return
ed the fire. Giawson shooting English
through the mouth. while A,britton' :
bullet entered his breast. English
fell dead at the second fire. ,ilaw-
son was shot through the thigh.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1901-07-19
PITCHED BATTLE.
Mcxicnns In New Mexico IL of
the Former Were Killed.

Hereford. Tex, July 16.-Wori
reached this place Monday of reg
ular pitched battle and wholesale kill
ing between Mexicans and Negroes.
who are working on the new Rock
Island extension in New Mexico. I'D
miles west OF here. The trouble orig
mated in the 'jlling of Mexican hoy
by a Negro some weeks ago. The
authorities undertook TO arrest the
assailant. but his friends interfered
and they were obliged TO withdraw.
Last week d OF 40 Mexicans armed
themselves with Winchestcrs and
went after the Negro. \ battle took
place in which II Negroes were killed
outright and several wounded. rhe
casualties among the Mexicaus can
not be learned
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1901-07-19
BREWERIES TIED UP.
stationary Firemcn Walked Out
Demand nn EiEht-Hour Day and
~ Day Wage.

Chicago. July l5.-The stationary
firemcn employed in Chicago's y large
brcwerics struck Monday on order of
the international president. jos. W.
Norton. of the brotherhood OF sta
tionary Firemen.
The walk out resulted in a COM
pletc tie mp of The beer making indus
try throughout the city.
Six Of tine brcWeries affected signed
the union agreement Monday night,
but rs the men ut the other 20 brew
cries are still out. a beer famine is
threatened unless a speedy settlement
is reached.
Recognition Of the union. an eight
hour day and 81 day wage are the
demands made BY the firemen.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1901-07-19
SIX PERSONS DROWNED.
They Were Surf Bathing Near sa-
vannnh, Ga.-Ffve Bodies Swept
Out TO Sea.

Savannah, Ca, July 15.-Six persons
were drowned while surf bathing at
a picnic of the Hebrew Gamahl Hasad
at Daufuslde beach Sunday after
noon.
4 strong southeast wind was tlow-
ing and the tide was at food. Fifty
yards off shore is shoal and be-
tween the shoal and the shore is a
sluice. The party was bathing on
the shoal. but finding the tide getting
rather high, the bathers concluded to
go nearer shore. Almost at once they
found themselves in the sluice. over
their heads, with big waves pounding
and sweeping current running. OF
IL who started across the sluice six
were drowned.
Mrs. Abe Dickstein's corpse was
found floating in the surf an hour
after the tragedy but the others were
swept out 10 sea.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1901-07-19
Younger Rrother. neIea.ed.

St. Paul. Mimi, July 15.-Coleman
and James Younger, who were granted
a conditional parole by the board of
pardons on Wednesday last, were re-
leased from the Saltwater peniten-
tiary Sunday morning. At present
they will make their home in Stillwa-
ter. and it has not yet been decided
where they will be employed. The
men spent their first day of freedom
in steamboat excursion up the St.
Croix river.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1901-07-19
GANG OF PIcKPoCKETs.
their oper""oas Caused a Party OF
Epworth Leaguers to Become
Stranded.

Glenwood Springs. Col. July 81
The thoroughly organized gang of
pickpockets operating at Colorado
Springs is responsible for a party OF
about twenty Epworth Leaguers be-
coming stranded here. Men and
women alike have been robbed. not
only of every cent they had with them,
but of railroad tickets as well, and
unless the railroads will issue tickets
back home on their proof of having
purchased and paid for transporta-
ton to San FraLrisco and back they
will be compelled TO ask aid from
the county authorities.
In at least ten instances thieves even
secured their victims trunks on the
stolen baggage checks.
Maj. 5. h. Hooper. general pasScn-
ger agent of the Denver and Rio
Grande Railroad authorized the Glen
wood Springs agent to furnish passes
TO Ogden to stranded passengers who
desired TO continue their journey
west
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1901-07-19
DROWNED WHILE BATHING.
Animal show. Lost His Life In
Lake 81. Croix.

Saltwater. Mimi. July 16.-W. John
son, aged 10, an employee of trained
animal show. was drowned in Lake
st. Croix Monday. After the perform
arce of the show Monday afternoon
number of employees went TO the
lake to battle. II is said that one of
them, named Watkins. became an
gered at johnson because the latter
was teasing him. Watkins is said TO
have picked johnson up and thrown
him into deep part of tie lake.
The boy could not swim and was
drowned before assistance could reach
him. Watkins escaped. Johnson's
home was in Bloomington. Ind.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1901-07-19
HOPELESS LUNATIC.
A Grandson of the Late Rr. Adm.
Craven Committed to the Bioom-
ingdnfe Asylum.

New York. July 16.-Harry Craven.
the grandson of the late RI Adm.
Craven, l.. ;. ". was committed by
Supreme Court Justice Dykman TO
Bloomingdsle asylum Monday. The
doctors say he is hopeless lunatic.
". is 10 years of age. II is said the
boys madness was brought on four
years ago when he was a student al
the naval academy at Annapolis. One
night while out with number of
students he was hazed. il is said. and
from that time his mind began to
weaken.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1901-07-19
MANY WOUNDED.
An Encounter at Lembcrg Cnused
BY n Parade In Behalf Of the
Unemployed.

London. july l6.-"More than 100
persons. including troops and police.
were wounded Monday in an en-
counter az Lcml'erg." says the Vienna
correspondent of the Daily Express.
growing out of an attempt ny ,he
police to stop parades held in demon
Strafion on behalf OF the uncnl-
oloycd
The mob threw up barricades and
defied the police. The troops were
called in and charged again and again
using bayoncts and bullets. Ultimate
~ the demonstrators were dislodgc'l.
Lemberg is strongly guarded 10y
troops. but il is reported 'haf the
mob is preparing for another light
duri3g the night"
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1901-07-19
HANGED BY A MOB.
Alex Herman. Colored. Charged
With Murder. strung Up ny Mem
hers of Ills own Race.

Montgomery. Ala. July ia mob
OF Negroes AT CORTLAND Monday
hanged Alexander Herman. Negro.
who was charged with killing sallie
Swoope.
When the officer took Herman on
their way to Tnscumbia 10 place him
IN Jail for safe-Secping. the Negroes
held the train. took The prisoner off
and hanged him. afterwards riddling
his body with bullets. Iernan made
:. confession.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1901-07-19
MURDER AND SUICIDE.
FRANCE Found on the Highway
Near st. Joseph, Mo.

ST. Joseph, Mo-, July 15.-The dead
bodies of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Prange.
of Omaha, were found beside the pub
lie highway. half a mile south of Lake
Station Sunday night. There was a
bullet hole in the wOman's right tenn
pie and one in the mans forehead.
Clasped IA FRANCES right hand was a
3s-caliber revolver. 1t was evidently
a case of murder and suicide. The
man is supposed to have killed the
woman and then taken his own life.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1901-07-19
An Inspection Tour.

ST. Louis. July 15.-Secretary of
War Elihu ii. Root. accompanied by
n number of army officers, arrived
in ST. Louis Sunday night. H. viii
inspect Jefferson barracks Monday
morning and then proceed west. Jhc
purpose of the inspection is 10 aug
ment facilities in all the posts for
the establishment of training schools
for Young officers
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1901-07-19
AS LIGHT AS DAY.
The Illinois Central Tracks VIII De
Lit Up with Electricity From
Chicago to Mntteson.

Chicago. July i6.-In a comparative
iy short time the entire right Of way
of the Illinois Central railroad in
Chicago aud as far south as MatTr-
son. H.. will bc as light during the
nights as during the days. The com
pany has inst finished big electric
plant at the foot of Twenty-seventh
street. which will furnish power sor
Illuminating all the tracks. stations
and wards for a distance OF nearly
80 miles. The wires for lighting are
laid in cables in stonewarc con,lui,s
underground.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1901-07-19
QUARTERMASTER STRONG.
From the Army For Personal
md Financial Reasons.

San Francisco, July 13.-rutnam
Bradley Strong. quartermaster in the
L. ;. ~, announces that
ne has resigned from the army foT
personal and financial reasons ami
that his resignation has been accept
ed by Secretary Root.
The resignation was the result Of
he publication of an escapade in this
tity
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1901-07-19
Yir-t sermnn since shot.

New York, July 15.-For the first
time since he was shot by Thomas
G. Barker, at Arlington. II. J.. Re-.
John Keller preached sermon sun
day morning His theme was the
beauty and meaning of the olors
of the American flag, although he
himself can see those colo-s but DIM
w uo,y
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1901-07-19

New Orleans. La. July l5.-The
Gardner motor works were struck hy
lightning Monday night and destroy
ed BY fire. The loss on the building
and stock is about Si50.000- There has
been Strike OF machinIsts af the
Gardner factory for over month
and superintendent Gardner WAS re-
..rti, henfen bN strikers.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1901-07-19

Kansas City, July 5.-South-bound
passenger train No. on the I<nsas
City Northern connecting railroad
collided with an extra Rock Island
meat train at the Rock Island cross
ing near Weatherby. Mo-. killing one
nan and iniuring six other persons.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1901-07-19
A Terrific storm.

Winnipeg. Man.. July i6.-> ferriiie
storm struck the Pleasant Point dis
trict on Carhcrry plains doing sioo.n'0
damage 80 crops and farmers build
inSs. Al Rat Portage and Norman
the tornado scattered lumber in MI
directions and damaged the big mills.
Austin Mclnnis was killed by light
ming near I;oisssvan.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1901-07-19
Released ON Bond.

Seattle, Wash, July 15.-Joh.- and
Tom Considine have been released
on bond TO appear in the superior
court to answer to the charge of MUIR
der for the killing of ex-Chicf of 20
lice Meredith. The bond of John Con-
sidine was fixed at $4,000 and that 81
Tom ut $500.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1901-07-19
or For the philinninr-.

Boston. July 16.--Ten New England
college men left Boston Monday night
for the Philippines. via San Francisco.
where they will become teachers.
Kline of the party are from Bowdoin
college, while one was nominated
from Boston university and Chicago.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1901-07-19

Vancouver. b. C.. July i5.~-rhe body
OF II. u. Dick. an English millionaire,
was found Monday near iinnff. lie
had been staying AZ the iiantf aofel
and had wandered of sunday. the 1rh.
and Is Supposed vas accidentally
drowned.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1901-07-19
Ea-senator Prgh Ill.

Washington. July TO- senator
Pngl. % Alabama. = critically IN AZ
his hore in this city with liscr ;rau-
lie. saturday night he senator wis
IN an eN'remclS- critical condition.
ant he rallied and Monday his eondi.
ton Was slightly more favorable Ills
ADVANCED a~e, over 50 years. IS against
hin.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1901-07-19
shot md .Siiied his Brother.

Carnegie. Pa. July l5.-Paul But
Ter. colored, shot and killed his broth
er Frank in a quarrel over nickel
during game of craps in East Car
negie sunday afternoon. The muir.
Lerer escape,l.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1901-07-19
Rnirwn, Tlca up.

Eagle Pass. Tex, July i6.-Ihc IRE
men on the Mexican international
railroad have all resigned wiki me
engineers. The transportation facil-
tiles OF the whole road hare ese:l
tied up for two days.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1901-07-19
a Famine .. Feared.

st. Petersburg. July i6.-in many
provinces of Russia there is little hone
of crops. especially in Samara, Sara
ton and nazn. There has been no
rain for month, and a famine is
feared
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1901-07-19
TcrribIc Heal IN nr,Sin.

Cracow. July iG.-R Russia has been
experiencing terrible heat. the .ein-
perature over a wide territory reach
ing 100 degrees Fahrenheit in he
shade. Fruits and vegetables ON a
larns seize hive been DESTROYED
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1901-07-19

Philadelphia. J;ly iG.--Lenis Eilsins'
will. ahirh was probated Monday.
leaves I, se.ono.oo0 estate 10 found a
fund Ter disabled female school teaei-
ers Ia sl.iadelphia.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1901-07-19
short Term Bones.

Washington. July Secretary
Gage Monday purchased silicon three
per cert. short term BONDS at sio9.-
ol6-.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1901-07-19
Local ThunderStOrmS and Lower
Temperature Probable in
Several States.
no GESERAL RAINS ARE PREDICTED.
Prospects of Showers Wednesday III
the Ohio and Mississippi Valleys
and Upper Lake Region.
Thunder storms in North Dnkofn,
Northern Illinois. and Portions
of Ohio. Missouri and ArLan-
Sas Occurred Monday.

Washington. July l6.-Relief for the
heat-stricken district of the great
corn belt Tuesday was predicted by
the weather bureau Monday. No gcn-
eral rains apparently are yet in sight
but thunder showers. with conse-
uuent lower temperatures. are prob-
able in Nebraska. Kansas. Missouri.
Iowa. Illinois and possibly Indiana.
There is prospect of continuance
OF these showers Wednesday in the
Ohio and Mississippi valleys and in
the upper lake regions. bringing cool
er weather for the time being.
Monday the HOT weather continued
throughout the corn belt and over
the lower lake region and upper Ohio
valley, but Temperatures feil conSid-
erably during the early evening over
the latter district under the influence
Of local thunder storms. Local thun-
der storms occurred in North DIIlnt1.
Northern Illinois. portions OF Ohio,
Missouri. and Arkansas. and afforded
some relief from the heat.
Effects of the Drought.
Topeka. Kan. July l6.-F. d. Co
burn. secretary of the state board oi
agriculture. does not share in The
general opinion of the ruin that viii
come upon Kansas as a result of the
present dry spell. Mr.. COburn states
that there are over 100000 acres OF
kaffir corn and alfalfa i'm the state
which has not been materially az
'ectcd. Their are also 40.O00.00O bush
els of old corn i'm the hands IF the
farmers. nearly fourth OF the acre
age crop. The farmer who has his
corn for the last two years will not
be seriously crippled.
Springfield. H.. July 16.Aivice'
from all over the central and south
crn parts of the state are 10 he 81
feet that the continued heat an,
drought i injuring the corn badly
Potatoes. apples, berries and in Fac
almost all vegetation is suiferin.
greatly.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-09-04
IS NAMED CAMP LAYTON.
National Guardsmen Have Settled Down 10
Hard Business.
Drilling Occupies Large Part OF the
Day, Yet the Occasion is Not With
out Its Pleasant Features.

The National Guard has christened
its enoampment grounds Camp Lawtoh
In honor Of the illustrious hero who fell
in the Philippines. The boys who went
20 Lagoon with the fond anticipation OF
handing out real joyful times to them
selves have by this time had the con-
yiction forced upon them that they are
not parties to a canyon outing. Cen
eral Cannon has provided means to
keep the boys from wandering OF Ola
the hillside 20 gather flowers as Will be
sen In the following program: Reveille,
$3.50; mess. 500. sick call. 1870, guard
mount. 500: drill $3.50 TO 1000. drill.
N 100 10 li:55; mess. 1900. officers call,
i2:l5: dril, 1880 10 AGO; drill, 400 to
500, mess, $3.50, retreat. $50; guard
mount, 7.i5: tattoo, $780, taps, lV.oO.
The prettiest maneuyer In the army
tactics Is guard mount. which has TO be
gone through twice day. IL Is a COM
plleated maneuver, however, and some
features OF Il didn't 60 OF very smooth
IN the first time or two, but all the boys
arr becoming familiar with the oNer-
else. which Is worth seeing. There l.
not the frigid. rigldity about Camp
Iawton that one encounters IN Eu-
ropean military camp, not the cold
Austerity OF the officers, and the servile
mechanism OF the men, but there Is
sufficient discipline preserved TO suit
the purposes Of Uncle Sam.
Cbeerfulness characteriEes the camp
and there are some irrepressible spirits
up there who would have their mirth-
fui pranks II they were on the
firing line In the midst OF battle. Gen
eral cordiality exists between the Of
hcers and the men and as both are
lmbued with the purpose 10 make as
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-09-04
Conference at New York.

New York, Sept A conference at
which conditions Of peace IN the great
strike are being discussed Is being held
at the Office Of the United States Steel
corporation The participants In the
discussion include President Charles
NJ. Schwab Of the United States Steel
corporation Samuel Gompers, president
Of the American Federation OF Labor,
John Mitchell president Of the United
Mine Workers Professor jerks, OF the
Industrial commission; Secretary r. NJ.
Easley OF the Civic Federation, and
Harry White, secretary Of the Garment
Workers association The conference
was arranged this morning and was
asked FOR by Samuel Gompers and John
Mitchell who are believed to be acting
In behalf OF President Theodore j,
Shaffer and the Amalgamated associa-
ton. They reached here early this
morning and were Joined by Messrs.
jerks, Easley and White. The entire
party came down town at u o'clock
and at 1915 o'clock entered the offices
Of the United States Steel corporation.
They were received by Mr., Schwab and
shown 70 the consulting room.
Shortly after their arrival, Veryl
Preston and some Of the officials OF the
subsidiary companies entered MI.
Schwab's office and Joined the oonferees.
None Of the participants In the CONFER
ence could be seen and the basis OF the
discussion could not be learned
The conference was still In session az
2:40 D. m. up to which time there had
been no adjournment for lunch.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-09-04
GREAT CATTLE SHOW.
Supervisor White Says State Fair
Will be Fine.

John II. White. vice-president OF the
d. A. & NJ. society. and supervisor Of
the cattle department says the state
VIII make the finest exhibit Of cattle
this year that has ever been made.
There win be not only quantity but
quality. Some Of the finest blood Is
flowing In the veins OF Utah cattle,
which will be exhibited at this fair,
that can be found In the world.
Mr.. White says that sh0rthorn cows
have recently been sold in England for
5000 a head, the peers OF which are
owned IN Utah. He regards the state
fair as a great help 20 the cattlemen.
" irings out their best efforts and
they import the finest strains OF cat
tie for the purpose OF carrying OF blue
ribbons from the state fair. The smile
of the man when his first boy Is born
Is a great deal like the one that sdorns
his face when he IL attaching a blue
ribbon 20 n favorite animal al the state
fair. Mr.. White says the only thing
that Is worrying him Is 10 know how
20 take care OF all the cattle that viii
seek shelter and compete for premiums
al the state fair next month. He es-
Inmates that there will be between
three and four hundred head Of horned
stock on the grounds.
From Mr.. Ed. Pslfreyman. supervisor
Of the horse department, comes the
news that there will be great exhibit
OF horses also Some fine horses have
been brought into the state since our
last fair. and there are some surprises
for the horse men.
The great feature Of the coming fair
will be a parade OF fine stock on the
main streets OF the city one day. and
possibly more days. during the fair.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-09-04
United STATES AS A MEDIATOR.
Services in This Direction Offered to Venezuela and COLOMBIA as
Soon as They Shall be Deemed Acceptable by
Both Countries.

marked development Of the Monroe doc
trine. and one which will be most ac'
ceptable 10 South America.
Msn advlces from Venezuela when
reached the state department today
contain a report from Minister Bowen:
dated az Jaracas about the middle OF
August. upon the conditions upon which
Mir. Russell. the United states charge
undertook the custody Of the Colombian
legation at Caracas Mr. Russell was
requested by the withdrawing minister
10 assume charge OF the legation prem
Ises-not 10 undertake 10 look after the
business Of the legation.
The Colombian government VIII MAKE
an emphatic rejoinder 10 the Official
statement Of Venezuela that armed IN
vasions By Colombian troops have been
crossing the Venezuelan frontier ana
have been forcing war upon that coun.
try. II will show In substance tha'
Colombian troops on the frontier are
there TO protect the border ana thal
any crossing Of the line has been by
detached bands without the approval
Of the federal government. II has jusl
been disclosed that General Tribe made
a statement at the Colombian legation
In this city 70 the effect that the revo-
htlonary movement OF which he Is me
head had the support Of Venesue'a'
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-09-04
DEATH OF MRS. SMITH.
One Of Lehl's Most Estimable Young
Women Passes Away.
Especial to the News

Lehi, Sept Airs. Clara Smith the
wife OF George a. Smith, head book
keeper for the sugar factory died at
her home yesterday afternoon at $3.50
o'clock. Her death was caused by
complications resulting from the birth
Of child twelve days ago. Mrs. Smith
suffered intense agony until death re-
leased her. and while the end was a
relief to the sufferer II was profound
ly srieved by the residents OF Lehi.
The departed woman possessed most
estimable character. She was dear
TO all who knew her for the very basis
Of her nature was kindness, charity and
sympathy. She sought out the good
that she could do and left sacredly
alone the private affairs Of other peo-
pie
She was born In Sweden % years
ago and came TO Utah when a child.
Tomorrow Is the first anniversary OF
her wedding day, which was TO have
been celebrated with a happy circle
OF friends and relatives.
The baby is being taken care of by
a SITTER OF Mrs Smith. The funeral
was held this afternoon from the ia
bernacle