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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-08-29

The German posta. authorities. hav-
ing experimental for year in Berlin
with the American automatic telephone
system, have just decided to establish
this sygtem permanently.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-08-29

DR.. Gilbert, OF Johns Hopkinr Uni
versity, a graduate Of MidsletosT Uni
yersity, Connecticut, and late q mem
Ter Of the United States eclipse expe-
dit1on to Sumatra, is TO assist Prof w
s. Franklin In the department OF
physics at Lehish Caiversity, South
Bethlehem, Pa
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-08-29

In the year 1900, out OF l 1855 raids on
iII,ct stills. s73 were made in Georgia.
which is a prohibition state. except as
70 four Of its cities.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-08-29

American travel TO Europe IL stated
IN London to have been greater in vol
ume this year than even during the
Paris. 1900. exposition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-16
RETURN TO FORMER CONDITIONS.
Departments of Alas1sA and tn
Columbia to He Consolidated.

Departments of AlasIsa and the
Columbia to he Consolidated.
Orders have been prepared at the War
Department merging the military depart
ment Of Alaska tnts,-the department Of
the Columbia, with 'Br1gadier General g.
M. Randall in command of the consolidated
departments, with headquarters at Van
couver barracks, Wash. Gen. Young, COM
manding the department OF California. is
now in command Of the department Of the
Columbia also The department Of Alaska
was established nearly two years ago. when
there were Indications Of serious trouble
among the miners in the gold regions. Gen.
Randall was placed in command and eStab-
lished his headquarters at Fort St.
MichaeIs.
The territory of Alaska was formerly
part Of the military department of the Co
lumbia, and the present action Is simply
a return to former conditions. The change
will take effect in September, when Gen.
Randall will make his headquarters at
Vancouver barracks. Two companies OF
the 7th Infantry, which have been station
ed in northern Alaska for nearly two years,
have been ordered to take station at Van
couver barracks as soon as transportation
can be provided. The discontinuance Of
representations made by General Randall
to the effect that better results can be Sc
cured by having the headquarters of the
department at Vancouver barracks, where
the commanding general can be in more
immediate communication with the War
Department, and visit Alaska whenever
necessary during the open season
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-16

favorable for haytng and for wheat. rye
ana pariey harvest, but too dry for best
growth Of corn. potatoes and pastures: corn
beginning to tassel and in need Of cuitiya-
tlon; beans and sugar beets continue prom
ising; oats maturing on short straw: wheat
thrashers report generally light yields
Wisconsin: Mflwaukee-No rain; crops
In southern counties damaged to some ex-
tent by heat and lack Of moisture; corn I'm
central and northern sections growing rap
IDLY; winter wheat and rye harvested :;
large amount of hay put up IN good condi-
ton, yield better than anticipated except in
southern counties; tobacco making little
progress on account of drought.
Nebraska-Lincoln: Winter wheat being
thrashed, yield and quality good; spring
wheat and oats have ripened too rapidly in
northern counties and yield will be some
What reduced; early planted corn begin
nlng TO tassel In southern counties and is
considerably damaged; late planted corn is
standing drought well, but all corn has
aetSriorated a1i In condition; apples dropping
paoly; hay prospects poorer.
kansas-Topeka: Early corn badly dam
aged and In extreme eastern counties being
paStured; large portion Of corn is late and
hoids We'll with rain soon will make fair
crop; fruits and leaves falling; second crop
OF aifalfa light, but good hay: hay grass
short crop light.
Oklahoma and Indian territories-Okla-
homa Drought intense and all vegetation
damaged; corn badly damaged and will be
ruined unless rain comes soon: cotton still
oolng fairiy well, but some shedding re-
ported; pastures, grass, gardens and fruit
CRYING and wfthering up; miliet and hay
poor yields. wheat good.
MontanaLHelena: Good growing weather
and favorable for haying: oats well headed
and niled; grass making rapid growth in
east portion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-16
Personal Mention

Mr.. Charles J. Bell. the president Of the
American Security and Trust Company,
will sail tomorrow for Europe. to be gone
until about the LIST Of October. The vice
president of the company, Colonel II. F.
Blount, has just returned from an extended
stay abroad.
Mr.. Lucien Powell will sail Saturday en-
his second continental sketching tour. via
Switzerland, spending most OF his time In
Venice.
Messrs. Rubin Isdell and Robert Stearns
have gone to Black Mountain, n. e.
Mrs. Harry Lenay and her son Harry
Will leave for Canada and Michigan Thurs
day. They Will go also to the Pan-Amerf-
can exposition, and will remain for a time
in Philadelphia en- route.
DR.. and Mrs. Wallace Radcliffe will safl
Wednesday on the Friesland of the Red
Star line from New York to Antwerp, espe-
cially to spend the summer in Belgium and
Holland, and to return October i.
Rev. W. A. Jackson DID. of As - street
southwest, is in Buffalo this week 10 at
tend the exposition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-16
BUREAU CONSOLIDATION.
proposed Inauguration at the Subfg
Bay Naval Station

Secretary Long now has in hand the re-
port OF the naval board, headed by Admiral
Taylor. which was charged with the prepa-
ration OF plans for the naval station for the
Philippines at Olongapo, on Subis bay. The
board has been estopped from submitting a
detailed project by reason of the broaching
OF proposition to inaugurate at that point
the favorite project Of Secretary Long look
ing to combination Of the various staff
bureaus IN its management. The board now
asks Secretary Long for direction in this
matter. Under the existing practice each Of
the four MISREPRESENTATION steam engi-
neering. equipment and yards and docks
maintains independent establishments In
each yard, which is thus a Navy Depart
ment In miniature. Secretary Long has
strongly recommended to Congress a con-
solfdation of the bureaus In the Navy De-
partment itself under one head, so as to rid
the service Of the eternal wranging and
jealousies that mar the best plans for ship
construction. The Taylor board now offers
the Secretary an opportunity to put his
theories In practice, and meanwhile they
wait on his decision before completing their
MANS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-16
THE CRAVEN STORY REFUTED.
Was Not a Cadet at Annapolis. His
Health Failing After Examinations.

Health Failing After xamtnatfOns.
The newspaper report from New York to
the effect that Henry Smith Craven, grand
son of the late Rear Admiral Craven, u. S.
N, who was committed to the Blooming
dale Lunatic Asylum on Monday, had be-
come insane as a result of hazing admins
tered to him while a student at the Annap-
oils Naval Academy, is utterly disproved by
the records in the possession Of the Navy
Department. AS a matter Of fact, Mr..
Craven, as shown by the record, was never
actually a student at the academy. He had
been nominated for a cadetship by the
President in May, 1885, and June 80, 1899
after passing his examinations. he was ap-
pointed a cadet for the term beginning Oc-
tober l Of that year. Young MIR. Craven
had worked very hard to prepare for his
examinations and after passing them his
nervous system was SO shattered that he
went to Johns Hopkins Hospital at Balti-
more for treatment. AS the time for en-
tering the academy approached. his condi-
tion not having improved, he made applica-
ton for leave of absence.
A letter is on file at the NAVY Depart-
ment, dated September %, signed by the
resident physician of the hospital, saying
that Mr.. Craven's condition was such that
he would not be able to pursue his studies
for at least eight months, and on October
1 letter signed by Mr.. Craven asking for
a leave for that length of time was received
and favorably acted upon six days later.
When that leave expired he asked for six
mQnths' additional leave, as his health had
not improved sufficiently to allow him to
enter his class. In the meantime Mr.
Hackett, who is his uncle. had been ap-
pointed assistant secretary Of the navy
and he interested himself in his nephew's
behalf. and aided In securing further ex-
tension of his leave. Being unable to pro-
ceed at the expiration of that time, Mr..
Craven resigned. and his resignation was
accepted March 6, 1901
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-16
THE HANCOCK REACHES MANILA
Arrival Of Gems. COrbin, Weston and
SternberR Announced

Adjutant General Corbin cabled from
Manila today announcing the arrival of the
transport Hancock, with all her passengers
In good health. The Hancock had on board
beside General Corbin, Senator Dietrich of
Nebraska, Representative Kahn of Califor-
mia, General Weston, chief commissary, and
General Sternberg. surgeon general; Col
onel c. McKibben, 18th Infantry; Colonel
W. P. Hall, who is to be adjutant general
Of the division of the Philippines; Lieuten-
ant Colonel Johnston, who is General Cor
bins aid, besides other army officers. and
the Second Battalion of Engineers
The Hancock made the run from San
Francisco to Manila in twenty days. show
ing that she Is one of the fastest of the
transports.
General Corbin will have a conference
with Central Chaffee. Civil Governor Taft
and other members of the Philippine COM
mission and officers of the army in Manila
after which he will make a tour of the
islands visiting the interesting points, ac-
companied by the staff officers who went
to Manila with him and General Humphrey,
cnief quartermaster of the Philippines,
with the object Of effecting a material re-
duction of the expenses of the army as
Wen as improving the military conditions
In the Philippines
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-16
THE PAY DEPARTMENT.


Recent Changes Ordered In Stations
and Duttes.z
Changes have been made IN the stations
and duties of paymasters as follows:
Captain William b.; Schofeld at San
Francisco, CAL, has been; ordered to Port
land, Ore, relieving Major j. D. Houston,
who Is ordered to the Phiiippines as the
relief OF Captain c. e. Stanton. Captain
Stanton goes to Omaha. Neb., relieving
Captain B. D. Slaughter, who goes to the
Philippines as the relief Of Captain James
Candy. Captain Canby willabe stationed at
st. Paul. MINI.
Major Charles Newbold has been relieved
from duty at San Franeiscosand ordered to
San Antonio, Tex, refieNanes Major John L.
Bulls, who Is transferred to Havana, Cuba.
Major Bulls will rdievef Captain Otto
Becker, who is ordered to this city for
duty. Captain George, e. Pickett at San
francisco is assigned to duty at New York
city. Major H. R. Belsnap is ordered to
Manila, P. l., to relieve Captain Eugene
Coffin. who Is ordered to New York city.
Captain Seymour Powell. recently appoint
ed, is assigned to duty. at Chicago. Captain
William r. Gray is relieved from duty in
the Philippines and ordered to Omaha, Neb.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-16
COAL MINES CLOSED DOWN
SERIOUS EFFECTS OF THE STATION
AIRY FIREMEN.s STRIKE.
FOrty-Three Thousand Men Are Idle
in the Wyoming Valley,
Pennsylvania.

WILKESBARRE, Pa, July 16.-The strike
Of the stationary fremen inaugurated today
has tied up nearly all the mines in the
Wyoming valley, and conservative esti-
mate puts number of men idle at 1900.
This includes the men out in the Scranton
district. Only about 500 of these are fire.
men. The balance is made up of miners,
laborers, engineers, breaker boys and ma
chinists employed in and about the collier
les. Every mine from Pntston to Nanti-
coke is affected.
When the whistles blew at Z o'clock for
work the firemen refused to report for duty,
and orders were then issued by the super
intendents to close down. The striking
firemen thereupon returned to their re-
spective headquarters. where they held
meetings and discussedsthe situation.
President Mullahay's Estfmate.
President Mullahay of the State Associa-
ton told the Associated Press correspond
ent that up to 10 am. he had received re-
ports from the entire Wyoming district of
the anthracite region ana only Ave COL
lieries were working. President Mullahay
estimates that $1,000 men are idle. The
coal companies have pressed into service
their foremen and fire bosses, who will be
employed as firemen for the time being
pumps running and the mines free from
water.
At some of the coliieries hoisting engi-
neers who were asked to work with the
new men refused and quit their posts At
other mines the engineers remained on duty.
The Lehigh Valley company is operating
it's Maltby collery, hosting the usual
quota of coal The Delaware and Hudson
Company has two mines working. and the
officials say they have enough firemen to
keep the pumps running.
Some Concerns Capitulate.
Several manufacturing concerns gave in
to the demands of the firemen this morning
The Wnkesbarre Lace Company, employ
ing 1900 hands, was among those that ca
pitulated. The Hazard rope works, employ
ing 1000 men. followed shortly afterward
The Wilkesbarre and Wyoming Valley
Traction Company officials told the firemen
to go to work at the increase. A number
of smaller plants also acceded to the de-
mands short while after starting time
The officials of the various coal companies,
when interviewed, said theye had no plans
for the future and had no idea how long
the strike would last. One superintendent,
however, said his company had plans on
foot by which they expect ed TO get enough
fremen to allow them to resume operations
in day or two.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-16
The Armies of the World

The adjutant generals Office has just is
sued the volume prepared under the direc-
ton of Lieutenant Colonel Simpson, chief
OF the military information bureau, q
volume entitled Notes Of Military Interest
for 1900" 1t contains much valuable in
formation concerning the armies of the
world and includes the budgets of each
country, together with the proposed In
creases and changes in their military estab-
iishments. 1t also has chapters relating to
field artillery, small arms. military balloons,
traction engines and armored trains and
maneuvers of armies In France, Germany
and Italy. The Information in the publica-
ton Is obtained from military attaches and
from scientific publications and journals de-
voted to military mattera
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-16
ON THE HAGUE COMMISSION,
Vacancy Caused by EX-Presfdent {
HarrisOn's Death

To maintain the political balance of the
American representation on the Hague ar
bitration commission the President re-
CARDS it as essential to appoint a republi-
can to fill the vacancy created by the death
Of ex-President Harrison. Although many
applications have been received for this
post, some difficulty is being experienced
in finding a person Of national reputation
who combines with the judicial tenipera-
ment the knowledge of international law
and other qualities necessary to tit him for
the high honor. 1t is determined that the
Supreme Court will not be further drawn
upon to the manifest delay of it's other
business; the United States Senate Is
barred a field Of selection, and the indi-
cations are that the choice will fall Upon
some distinguished member Of the state
Judiciary
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-16
Big Gathering of Prominent Western
Men at Cripple Creek

CRIPPLE CREEK. Col, July 16.-'rhe
twelfth annual meeting of the trans
Mississippi congress opened today at ODD
Fellows Hall, with nearly 1000 delegates
in attendance. Many of the most prom
inent men in the western states and terri
tories. including half dozen governors,
twice that number of ex-governors and
many senators and representatives, are
among those present. Every state and ter
ritory in the west is represented.
The meeting was called to order at 10
o'clock by the president of the congress,
Walter Gresham of Galveston, Texas Gov.
]. b. Orinan, for Colorado, and Mayors F.
J. Crane of Cripple Creek and Nelson
Franklin of Victor welcomed the delegates
Responses were made by Gov. w. E. Stan
ley of Kansas and others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-16
MURDERER ELECTROCJrTED.
Frank WennerhOlm Dies in the Chat,
at Auburn

AUBURN, New York, July 16-Frank
Wennerholm, the Chautauqua county muir
derer, was put to death by electricity in
the prison here today. The current was
turned on one minute and five seconds, and
the man was then pronounced dead. When
he took his seat In the chair winnerholm
appeared to be on the point of utter COL
lapse. AS the strap over the face was put
In position the doomed man tossed his head
nervously to one side and uttered a low
moan.
The current was 1900 volts and seven
amperes, which was reduced after two sec
Onds to 200 volts for half minute and then
increased to it's original strength for two
seconds, when it was again reduced to 200
volts for half a minute and increased to
1'SD, when it was turned off and the man
was dead.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-16
Telegraphers Wanted for Alaska.

ihe signal service Is making arrange
ments to Increase its force In Alaska this
summer, so as to inspre communication
next winter. Acting Chief Signal Onacer
Dunwoody has Just given notice that he is
prepared to enlist In the Signal Corps for
Alaskan service twenty to thirty telegraph
operators. Applicants are directed to apply
either to the chief signal officer In Wash
ingt6n direct or to the nearest recruiting
oficer Of the United, States. army.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-16
DROUGHT GETS DRENCHING.
Welcome Rains Relieve Suffering I,
the West.

OMAHA, Neb., July 16.-Eastern Nebras-
ka and western Iowa received today an
Inch or more of rain. which began falling
at am, and relieved the drought and
heated term. Rains also are reported in
the Black Hills Of South Dakota.
KANSAS CITY. Mo-. July 16.-Rain fell
over an area Of eighty miles around Kansas
City today. AT Lawrence, Kan 1t was the
first moisture in twenty-six days Ottawa.
Wellsvile and Toronto, Kan, and Camden
some fields are reported too far gone to be
saved. 1t Is believed late corn will be great
ly revived
In the three Missouri counties east of
Kansas City the crop is reported in prime
condition
The temperature here at IL am. was az.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-16
FRANCIS, ACHIEVEMENT
Has Drafted an ExtraditiOn Treaty
With ROumania.

United States Minister Francis, who Is
just returned from Greece, has brought
with him to the Department Of State the
draft Of the. new treaty of extradition be-
tween the United States and Roumania,
which will be submitted to the Senate at
the next Congress. The treaty Is drawn on
the most modern lines, and represents a.
good deal of hard work on the part of Mr.
Francis, for the State Department has been
endeavoring for twelve years to obtain a
satisfactory treaty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-16
HIS RESIGNATION ACCEPTED.
Capt. Strong's Connection With the
Army Ended.

Army Ended.
The incident connected with the alleged
escapade Of Captain Putnam Strong OF the
quartermaster's department has been offi-
cially closed, SO far as the War Depart
ment Is concerned, by the acceptance Of his
resignation, to take effect at once. This
action was taken by Secretary Root by
direction of the President, with whom he
was in telegraphic correspondence yester-
day. The original intention to withhold
action on Captain Strong's resignation
pending official investigation of his alleged
misconduct at San Francisco was aban-
doned. 1t was concluded that no good pur-
pose would be served by still further ex-
plotting the San Francisco scandal, and
therefore the President directed the accept
ance Of the officers resignation. Captain
Strong Is son of the late ex-Major Strong
of New York, and is personal acquaint-
ance of President Mckinley and Secretary
Root
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-16

An army medical board has reported that
Capt. Louis B. Lawton, 26th Infantry, is
not qualified physically for further active
service. His recent application for retire.
ment will therefore be granted. Capt Law
toms disability is the results of unusually
arduous service In Cuba and in the Philip
pines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-16
THE STAR BIZ MAIL.

Persons leaving the city for any
period can have The Star mailed to
them to any address In the United
States or Canada. by ordering Il at
this office, in person or by letter.
Terms: l3 cents per week: IS cents
for two weeks. or 30 cents per
month. Invariably in advance. The
address may be changed as frequent
ly as desired. Always give the last
address. as well as the new one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-16

Proclamation VIII he Issued on Gov
Aliens Arrival,

ISBueU GOV.
Aliens Arrival.
Secretary Hay has received by mail an
official report from Gov. Allen of Porto
Rico, tnclosing the resolution adopted by
the Porto Rican legislature, providing for
free trade between the United States and
Porto Rico after July 25 next. Promptly
upon Mr.. Aliens arrival in this country a
proclamation will be framed to give effect
to this resolution. 1t Is expected that the
document Will be purely formal in terms
simply reciting the proper section OF the
Foraker act and declaring free trade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-16
MP. Cridler,a

MI. Cridler's Condition Better.
The condition Of Third Assistant sete-
tary of State Cridler is improved today.
and 1t Is expected that he may be removed
to the seaside tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-16
STOLE A BOTTLE OF POP.
Onense for Which Louisiana Negro
Was Lynched.

CHICAGO. July 16.-A special to the
Record-Heraald from New Orleans says:
Louis Thomas, a negro, was lynched near
Girard, La, last night by mob composed
of white men. Thomas offense was the
stealing Of a bottle Of pop.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-16
TRANs-MIsslssIpPI CONGRESS.

rhe temperature here at II am. was as.
The age-herald., 1901-01-17
WALES AS A ATHEATREGoER

London Cable to the Chicago Tribune.
 As to all his other doings, the Prince of Wales attendance at the theaters, etc., are carefully noted. An analysis of the year 1900 shows that of forty-sx evenings spent at London entertainments he went to the opera at Covent Garden fourteen times, and this easily heads the list. The only other performance he witnessed twice was that of san Troy" but he went to the Hay market three times to see different produc- tions with Cyril Maude and Winifred Elm cry and twice to Her Majesty's to see Beer bohm Tree. Only once did he go to a music hall, and that the Alhambra, and to but one pantomime. fr~t