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The Van Buren press., 1901-08-31
ALL TRAFFIC SUSPENDED.
4 Railroad Manager Resigns ana
Business stops Pending the
Choice of Q Successor.

Philadelphia, Aug. 2s.-General
Manager Frank Patterson, of the
Pittsburg, Johnstown, Ebensburg &
Eastern railroad, has resigned his Of
flee. and traffic on the road has been
suspended pending the appointment
of his successor. In resigning the
general manager said he declined to
take the responsibility for running
trains.
An accident occurred on the road
last week, resulting from spreading
rails, and this is said to be the cause
of Mr.. Patterson's resignation.
The Van Buren press., 1901-08-31
UNoSTENTATIOUS RETURN.
The Chinese Court VIII Return to
Pekin without Making Any
Great Fuss About II.

Pekin,' Aug. 2o.--An edict has been
received announcing that IL is the in
tention of the court TO return unos-
tentatiously to PekiA. Their majes-
ties will give 100000 taels as fare
well contribution to the distressed
people of Singan-Fu and the sur
rounding district. The edict forbids
any preparations being made for the
reception of the court beyond repair
ing the roads. II abates and refunds
years taxes along the route that
will be followed.
The Van Buren press., 1901-08-31
COMPETING FOR PRIZES.
Knights Templar Drill Sections
Compete for Costly Prizes
at Louisville.
A GALA DAY ON CHURCHILL DOWNS.
Meanwhile the Grand Encampment
Got Down to Business and Lis
tened to the Reading of the Re-
ports Of the Grand OfHcers-The
Order In q FIOurishing Condition.

Louisville, KY, Aug. ga spectac-
ular competitive drill by the crack
communicates of the country attract
ed crush of Knights Templar con-
caye visitors to Churchill Downs.
While the knights were drilling, the
business end of the conclave-the
meeting of the grand encampment-
got under way at the girls high
school.
The Grand Encampment.
When Grand Master Lloyd called
the meeting to order there were
about 1926 knights present to transact
business. The grand masters, the
grand treasurer's, the grand record
er's, and a number of other reports
were received and referred to their
proper committees. The reports
showed the order to be in a flourish
ing condition both numerically and
financially.
The Drill Contestants.
Following were the contestants in
the drill; Columbia Commandery No.
2, Washington, d. c.; Colorado Com
mandery No. !, Denver; Hanselmann
Commandery No. l6, Cincinnati; Allie
gheny Commandery No. 35, Pitts
| burg; st. Bernard Commandery No. /,
Chicago; Calvary Commandery No. 3,
Parkersburg, W. Va; Golden Gate
Commandery No. 10, San Francisco;
California Copmandery No. 2
| (moupted), San Francisco
The competition was the first held
since the conclave of 1888.
Night Festivities.
The award Of prizes was made at
night at the horse show building and
the prizes distributed, following
which there was a grand march
and dance by the drill comman'
deries and the ladies who acted aa
sponsors for the prizes. The troph'
les, which are OF silver, are; First
prize, "a pieces, valued at $4,000; Sec
ond prize, 25 pieces, libation set, val
ued at $4,000; third prize, center
piece, valued at $1,000; fourth prize,
two pieces (mounted), valued at 5000;
fifth prize, loving cup, valued at 5000.
On the Drill Ground.
At Churchill Downs is situated the
race track OF the Louisville Jockey
club. The regular grand stand, hold
ing 1000 people, was filed long be-
fore the drills began. Under a cano-
by IN the field sat the sponsors-a
1ark.eyed delegation Of Kentucky
beauties, who led the members of the
contesting communicates, after their
work was finished. two immense
bowls containing cooling drinks.
Brass bands we're numerous but
music was allowed only during the in
PERMISSION between drills, as the
Grant tactics under which the drills
were conducted, allow of nothing to
mark time. The Columbia knights
were good in foot work but rather
veal; in handling their swords, while
the Denver men cycellcd in the latter.
10 the crowd, the Allegheny com
mandery appeared to have made the
best showing, Their foot work
showed the effects Of hard practice.
At noon there was luncheon and
rest during which Detroit comman-
derry No. gave an exhibition bat
| talon drill.
The Van Buren press., 1901-08-31
EMBEzzLEMENT CHARGED.
Arrest of a Former strike Leader
Charged with Embexxling
Relief Funds.

Reading, Pa, Aug. ga. r. Bosch
er, the former chairman Of the strik'
crs' committee of the Philadelphia &
Reading railroad employees, was
brought here. He was captured at Al.
lentown, Tuesday night, in disguise
His wife has been Swallowed for some
time, and Tuesday night she went to
Allentown. She was followed there
and when she met Beschor a police.
man placed him under arrest.
Beschor is charged with embezzling
money contributed to carry on the
strike.
The Van Buren press., 1901-08-31
FAVORED BY THE JAPANESE.
American Locomotives Given the
Preference In japan for
Good Reasons.

New York, Aug 2o.--Thc American
locomotive has found favor with ia
pancsc railroad officials according TO
the correspondent Of the Tribune Mt
Kobe. The superintendent OF the
Snnyo company at that point says'
1--WE do not intend TO order amy
more English engines for the present,
Our principal reasons are that we
can not get them quickly enough and
that they cost half Ms much again No
American engines,
The Van Buren press., 1901-08-31
THEY SAVED THEIR CONVOY.
A sbnrp nrush between the Escort
Of ~ Dritish convoy ana ~
Party Of Trnnsvaaiers.

London, Aug. 2s,-Lord Kitchener,
In n dispatch from pretorin says;
"A convoy on It's way from Klmber-
ly TO Griquatown was attacked near
Roolkopjc. The attack was driven OF
by Capt. Humby's escort OF the Seven
ty-fourth imperial yeomanry. who
lost nine men Killed and had 90 men
wounded. The convoy was brought In
safely.
"Rawinson caught Is Transvanlers
after io.minutc Rallop In the open,
east of Edenburg"
The Van Buren press., 1901-08-31

Paris, Aug. CDR Koch has an
nounced that he will inocuatc DR.
Grnnnult with bovine tuberculosis tc
test the theory that human and bo
vine tuberculosis have nothing TO dc
with each other and that men cnr
not catch the disease from cattle.
The Van Buren press., 1901-08-31

Munclc, Ind, Aug. 2o'-A monster
natural gas well has been drilled on
The i, II, Woods farm, near Parker
,cn miles east Of here, The we'll was
drilled Tor the Farmland Gas ana on
Co and when "shot" showed n b.
Ooo, ooO.f foot gasser, The field hereto
faro has been regarded worthless
The Van Buren press., 1901-08-31
~, n. prosecuted for Negligence.

Havana, Aug. CO. G. Westall.
chief of the money order bureau OF
Che HAVANA post Office, who lost 50
600 belonging to the department
while riding In an omnibus, VIII be
nroeecutcd for criminal negligence.
The persons who stole the package Oh
money are known, but are In hiding
The Van Buren press., 1901-08-31

Chicago, Aug. 2s,-plow mnnufac'
turcrs of the United States n large
number of whom have been IN confer.
ence at the Auditorium, have decided
upon an advance OF ten per cent. In
the Lrcc OF plows and nll pillow re-
pairs during the coming year,
The Van Buren press., 1901-08-31
Charged with Granddaughter.

St. Louis, Aug. 20.-Assistant Prose-
cutor johnson has issued warrant
against Supt. John Grant Of the ST..
Louis Transit Co., charging man
slaughter in the fourth degree, in
connection with the killing Of Mrs.
Annie Lacey. 1t Is held that the su-
perintendent Is responsible for the
time schedule, under which the car
that killed Mrs. Lacey was running Ut
an unlawful speed.
The Van Buren press., 1901-08-31

Arcola, ILL.,, Aug. ao.-A gas gusher
was discovered on farm eight miles
ives, Of here Tuesday. Az depth Of
~ feet gas was struck, also u bis
How ~ hot water, which forced itseli
90 feet above the ground. The gas
burns well.
The Van Buren press., 1901-08-31

Victoria, d. G., Aug. as.-ll. NJ $.
Amphion, on Monday, loaded three
scow loads of ammunition, and the
report was current lust night, al
though no confirmation can be OBJ
tanned, that she has been ordered to
prepare TO proceed TO Panama.
The Van Buren press., 1901-08-31
MUST GET DOWN IN THE DUST.
Chinese Delegation Must Humble
Themselves Before the Kaiser.

Themselves before the Nniser'
London, Aug. ga dispatch from
Pekin says:
A telegram has been received from
Prince Chun stating that Germany
has determined that he, when he is
received ~ Emperor William, shall
bow three tines, and that the secre-
tary of the mission and other subor-
dinates shall PROSTATE themselves
and knock their heads nine times on
the floor before the emperor. The
Chinese ENJOYS here appealed to the
German minister TO secure change
in this plan, but he replied that the
arrangement had been made by his
government and he could not act.
The Van Buren press., 1901-08-31

Boston, Aug. secretary of the
Navy Long is i'll at his summer home,
In Duckfeld, and Surgeon John f..
Uric, L, $, n, who has been the sec
rstary's physician and personal friend
for many years, has been summoned,
thus awakening apprehension.
The Van Buren press., 1901-08-31
I'M. Trainina ship Dunnio.

Grecnock, Scotland, Aug 2p--Ihe
I,nited. states training ship Buhalo
Co,n,nnnder Charles 7. Hutchins com
handing, which sailed from New YORK
.iuly n on a cruise, has arrived here
The Van Buren press., 1901-08-31
,,...., Iren Manufactures Dead

youngstown, o., Aug w,--Lloyd
uooth. A pioneer Iron manufacturer
md president of the lloyd booth
plant Of the Union Engineering ana
Foundry Co, Of this city, Is dead
The Van Buren press., 1901-08-31

New York, Aug, 80. Many yachting
experts who saw Shamrock II. In n
trial spin, Tuesday, say she is the
most dangerous proposition that has
ever como over the waters hunting
for the Americas cup. She had lie
In her every minute.
The Van Buren press., 1901-08-31
Prof THOMAS N. Markoe Dead.

New York, Aug. as..-Dr Thomas M
Markoe, professor emeritus OF surg.
cry at Columbia university, II dead
al his summer home NJ Enat Hump.
ton, L. |, DR.. MArkos WIS born In
philadelphia
The Van Buren press., 1901-08-31

San Francisco, Aug, as.-'lhe trans.
port Warren, which has arrived here
from Semitic, win be fitted up 10 car.
ny several hundred school teachers TO
Mnnlln. II Is probable that the Ware
rem will sail In about two weeks.
The Van Buren press., 1901-08-31

rekin, Aug. so,-.n Hung Chang and
Prince Ching, the Chinese pltnipoten'
Varies, notified the foreign ministers
~ Pekin, Tuesday, that they were
prepared " slga the protocol
The Van Buren press., 1901-08-31

San Jose, Cal, Aug. a9.--The eau.
iornia Packers Co.. has served formal
notice OF the California Cured Fruit
assoclation that II win not handle
any fruit OF this years crop
The Van Buren press., 1901-08-31

New York, Aug a,-Money on call
nomnally at 2nas% per cent, prime mer-
change weak, With actual buniness IN
bankers bills ut iSG,.0isOh for demand,
and nj tsth for W days posted rates ts6ap
iS5is aud iS,hu,Sy' commercial bIlla ts3M1
isi, SILVER eertiticpten. unquoted, Bar sill.
Nsnt bonds STEADY.
The Van Buren press., 1901-08-31

81, .Louis-cattlc-Fancy exports, Essq
600. butchers, N26di5,G0 stockers, @.6o0
$50: cows and hclfcfs, se6OgIOo, Hogs
Packing, 50 054CGoi. butchors', HlbQ66i
light NJ0dl60 Sheep Mutton sheep,
SO0D3 37M; lambs, S2tuiO,
Chicago Cattlc--0ood TO primo steers
&,ltg6,&' poor to medium, S.Iogosbi
hoiisrs, sstoVAal cnnnvIp, ,2yN2SS
calves, R,0olf5.5Oi TcAus steers S5oYS ioi
westofn steers, S,S5ga0Q Hogp-Mixed
and butchers, SS0WGboI good to choice
heavy, %.eou9 l24 rough neavS 1900
bsb, fight, S10dl6,ga, shsopGood TO
cEoloe wethers, '3,sOuloOi fair to choice
mixed. D00u32O, western ahecp 5000
1905 native lambs, E'bouS'2Si western
lambs, N,s0dl6lO
Kansas city Cattle Native boof steers,
ti6dib.ib, Texas and Indiana, R,ibu3e0i
ToNns cows, 81 g5pgSoi native cows and
heferB, t,50tl6,Oo atoekers and feeders,
g.7teiigb, calves, NoMiia, Hogs Heavy,
81, lboi0,S6j packers, yO,i0uGso, mixed, =
b25, lleht s5,D0mbibi workers., t5,OonJ 10.
sheep -MuttonH kl.Ooa575j lambs, si.eo9
40, iange wethers, SJ.10q950j ewes, s2to.
Sio, stock sheep. s2.00q2.75.
The Van Buren press., 1901-08-31

Quotations for middling range AZ fol.
lows; ~. Louis S9j6e; New York. S%c;
Memphis, Sisc,
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-02-02
LEADER is CAPTURED.
Crazy Snake. lead of the Warning
Creek Indians, In I'm
der Arrest.

st. Louis. Mo-, Jan. 9s.--A special to
the Republic from Henrietta, /. IT,,
says Deputy United States Marshal
Grant johnson, VITO bears the rcputa-
ton OF being the boldcst. most pru-
dent and best man on Marshal Ben
nrt's staff, and Hlnnic Mcintosh
made Il bold dash Sunday into tho
stronghold of Chitto Harjo, Crazy
Snake" who WAS surrounded by his
followers near Eufala, IS miles from
here, and captured the chief insur-
gent. The Indian chief was brought
here Immediately and is being closely
guarded by the deputy mnrshnls and
troop r, Eighth United States cavalry,
under Lieut.. Dixon.
Muskogee. Ind. r., Jan. 26.-That tho
situation regarding the Creek Indian
uprising has been somewhat cxaKger-
ated by certain correspondents there
can be no doubt. 1t is true the Indi-
ans are restless, but so far no violence
has been done and it is question: bic
il shot will be fred. However, the
Snake band is well organized and if
whisky should get among them or
some deputy should become indiscrest
there might he some trouble.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-02-02
GIVEN EXTREME PENALTY.
McAlister, Death and Campbell Sen
fenced to Thirty Years Imprison-
ment at Hard Labor

Paterson. n. j., Jan. 3O.-Waltcr C.
McA.ister. William \. Death and An
drew j. Campbell, WI o were found
guilty Of murder in the second degree
for the kliing Of Jennie Bosschietcr
on October IS. 1906, by the adininistra-
ton of choral and subsequent rape,
together with george j. Kerr, who
pleaded non vut contendre to Il
charge of ape, were brought into the
court of oyer and terminer here Tues
day for sentence by Judge Dixon. Nc
Alister, Campbell and Death were each
sentenced to 30 years Imprisonment
at hard .abor, and Kerr to Is years
imprisonment at hard labor. The SEN
fences of al the men are the full terms
of imprisonment when the law pro-
vides, but in the case of Kerr fine
of $1,000 might have been added.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-02-02

hanking and currency, called up his
bill to extend national bank charters
Tor 90 years. Mr.. Richardson, the
minority leader, demanded an ex-
PLANTATION of the bill and Mr.. Brosius
explained that the charters of 1,713
national banks would expire July IA,
1902
Mr.. Richardson objected.
"Does the gentleman understand"
asked Mr.. Brosius. chat this bill is
absolutely necessary to continue the
existence of the national banks?"
IF it is absolutely necessary" re-
piled Mr.. Richardson. "why has it not
been brought in before this time? I
object to it's consideration by unani-
nous consent"
The major portion of the day in the
house was occupied in the transac-
ton of District of Columbia business.
The bill to revise and codify the post
al laws, which has been under con-
sideration at intervals for ten days,
was finally passeu. It's friends sue
ceeded in combining the measure strict
~ to the purpose for which it was
framed-a codifcation and revision of
existing laws. All attempts to amend
it in any vital particular failed.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-02-02
CURRENT EVENTS.

Count Tolstoi the eminent Russian now
elist and social reformer. Is again serious.
~ Ill.
Fire at Jackson Centre. O.. wiped out the
business section of the town Tuesday
morning. Loss, 10000.
Rev Samuel Andrews, . Presbyterian
minister at -Wabasso. Mimi. was killed by
= car. Both legs and left arm were sew.
cred,
The plant Of the Indianapolis Qnd.) Sun,
an evening paper was Quilted by fire early
Tuesday. The loss is $4,000; insurance.
SIS. ono.
The first ice bridge of the season has
formed at Niagara and appears to be very
strong and of permanent character. con-
stantly Increasing in extent.
John R. Flynn. who in 1880 was principal
owner and publisher of the Alliance. Chi
cago weekly paper, died at his home In
Kansas City Tuesday OF pneumonia.
William Gibson who was indicted for the
murder of child at Catlettsburg, Ky. and
who has been in jail in Maysville to avoid
mob violence. was taken to Catlettsburg
Tuesday by sheriff and deputy.
The Evangelical alliance. which includes
all the churches OF ST. Louis nd vicinity,
with the exception OF the Catholic. Episco-
pal and German-speaking churches. has in
augurated movement for municipal re.
form.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-02-02
APPEALS TO CONGRESS.
Federal rartY in Philippines Says
civil Government in Islands
Is iii End IuMiirrrc,iuu

Washington. Jan. 29.-Whcn the
t@"ir convened Monday the prcsid-
o@- officer, Senator Frye. called attcn-
va 10 the r1Inwing cnblrgram,
which was read:
'MaMtia jan 9S.-rrosidcnt of the Sem
te ad ~ 1'ir OF the House of Repre-
ui";iN ). W aS hinGion Arco $Slon to fed
~ petty Wy thousands in all parts of
~ ii' ago. Attitude OF hitherto ire con-
1!i.l'!" press and the general public opin
% SLOW that iabors Of party to bring
'&rr WEI soon ho crowned with success.
NTH Row political parties have attempted
''ja'tiirn ON plans more or less question:
ing American sovereignty. our platform
Ad",!' main p'ank sovereignty OF United
'iai'S with liberty 10 each citizen to pur-
>n@ peacefully his political ideas, Hour Of
n'acr has sounded. ON our platform arc
%r"up Il many l'i!irinos of hitherto ire
'"nrilahlc ideas. but some more obstinate
~ cline To ioin tor. though willing TO accept
9over,iGntr o. United States. the prospect
"I mae emit" continuance of military gov
rrnmsni makes tn, M Gistrust purposes Of
the United States and delays their suhmis-
sion.
"Adionrrrn'nt of present congress with
ulit giving president authority to estab-
liSh purely civil government with usual
powers. and po$tponcment of at least a
'''' VI 2u'Il SpNtIIlIlcHl uutlI new con-
sr'ss. will certainly confirm this distrust.
Directory of the federal party believes con-
ferrinS such authority on president would
inspire confidence. hasten acceptance of
sovereignty OF union, and the coming Of
peace. Directory therefore prays both
houses of congress to authorize President
Mckinley TO establish civil government
Whenever he believes II opportune.
'FHANi II. BOURNS
"Dk. PARDO DE TANERO,
"FIOltENTINlG TE;RRES,
&c. S. Al;l;LLANO.
Jose MAR TOMAS DEL ROSARIO,
directory of Federal Party"
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-02-02
REvEWUE REDUCTION.
Pro-. i~ionS Of she VAR Measure no
..Grr>I uposi ny the Senate
Finance Committee.

Washington Jan. 2j.--1he war rev.
enue reduction bill. as agreed upon by
TIE senate finance committee. provides
.or reduction of nearly S4O,GOO,O0O
Taxes are repealed on the following:
FH"nissory notes, mortgages. bills of
Aa@in" Tor export. powers Of attorney.
protest, charter party. certificates of
Az KINDS, leases, warehouse receipts.
Geographic dispatches. telephone mes
saees. passage tickets costing less than
$50, express receipts. freight receipts,
bonds eNcep, bonds of indemnity, lega-
ries to religious. charitable, literary or
educational institutions and com.
ncrcial brokers.
Among the taxes which the house
removed entirely, but upon which the
senate committee did not act. and
which, therefore. remain. are the fol-
lowing: Custom house brokers, pro-
prietors OF theatcrs, circuses and
other places OF amusement, bank
checks, drafts. or bills of exchange,
both inland and foreign money or
dors. brokers' contracts and manifests
for custom house entry. All these
'aNes are left rs in the existing law.
The senate provision in regard to
steamship passage tickets leaves the
Visiting tax upon all tickets costing
more than $50. The house repealed
he entire tax. The house removed
Al proprietary medicines and other
proprietary articles, including per-
N;nrrN. rOSmrtir les and chewing .ru,r
From the taxable list. The senate
NCGiti"h this action with reference to
"gGiriuvs only
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-02-02
DECISION HITS THE CANAL.
ARainst sanitary Board and
State Of Illinois.

Washington, Jan. 29.-The United
States supreme court Monday rem
dcrcd an opinion in the case of tho
Chicago drainage canal, overruling
the c@murrers filed in the case by the
state of Illinois and the Chicago
drainage canal district board. The
proceeding was brought by the state
of Missouri against the state of ILL.,
nois and the drainage board, the end
sought being to prevent the use of
the canal because of it's supposed
pollution of the drinking water Of St.
Louis. The effect Of the decision Is
to sustain the contention of the state
of Missouri. The opinion was handed
down by Justice Shiras. The chief
justice and Justices Harlan and White
united in a dissenting opinion.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-02-02
Naval veteran Retired.

Washington, Jan. 30.-Rear Admiral
Albert Kautz. who has just been re-
lieved from command of the Pacific
station, was placed on the retired list
Tuesday on account of age. lie has
had a long and distinguished career,
of which nearly IS years was spent at
sea. During the Samoan troubles
about two years ago Admiral Kautz
was in command OF the American
forces in that quarter, and it was
mainly through his tirmness and con-
servatism that serious international
complications were averted.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-02-02
To Stop the Eight.

Cincinnati, o., Jan. 3o.-suit was
begun Tuesday before Judge Howard
Hollister of the common peas court
to enjoin the proposed Jeffries-Ruhlin
contest here February Is. This pro-
ceeding is in the name Of the state
by Attorney General Sheets at the
direction of Gov. Nash. 1t is under
stood, however, that the real instiga-
tors are the ministers and other ele-
ments of this city who are opposed to
having the fight pulled off here and
who resorted to every other means
before this proceeding in the state
cnurf
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-02-02
THE ARMOUR MILLIONS.
Estate of the Late Provision King
Valued at $l5 900 ,OOO-HOw
1t LIS Divided.

Chicago. Jan. 29.-Fifteen million
dollars is the estimate put upon the
fortune left by the late Philip D. Ar
mour in a petition for letters testament
tary, filed in the probate court Mon
day. The estate will be divided among
the members of his family alone, Ar
mour institute. it is understood. hav-
ing been provided for by liberal dona-
tons of real estate before the death of
it's benefactor. The heirs estimate the
worth of the personal property at $l4,-
100000 and of The realty of 100000.
The legatees named in the petition are
these: Malvina b. Armour. widow; j.
Ogden Armour, son. Philip D. Armour
ILL.,. son of the late Philip d. Armour,
Jr.; Lester Armour, son of the late
Philip D. Armour. Jr.