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The age-herald., 1901-07-15
No Relief in Sight.

Kansas City, July H-No relief came today ito break the almost unprecedented drought in the Southwest. The day was a repetition of the past two weeks. with reports from many places in Western Missouri, Kansas, Indian Territory and Oklahoma of temperatures over the 100 mark Tonight there is prospect of rain in Oklahoma, but there are no indications of change in any other part or the Southwest With no relief In sight the fears for the crops that have been ex- pressed daily are fast becoming realities and the scarcity of water and generally dry conditions make the element of fire most serious one. In Kansas City today the government thermometer reached 102 and at Marysville, Kan, 1O4 was recorded, against 100 yesterday.
The age-herald., 1901-07-15

Glenwoods Springs. Col, July H.-The thoroughly organized gang of pickpockets operating at Colorado Springs is respon- sible for a party of about twenty Epworth Leaguers becoming 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 the trip to San Francisco and back. they will be compelled to ask aid from the county authorities.
 In at least ten instances thieves even
The age-herald., 1901-07-15
WAS SPIRITED AWAY.
Maohinist at Memphis Shipped Out of
 Town In Box Car.

Memphis Tenn, July 4.-The Southern Railway machinist who last night was attacked and spirited away by eight strik- Obion, Tenn. where he was released from a box car. The man is F. A. Williams, and refuses to talk of the affair. It Is re- ported the strikers forced the striker to a box car attached to a freight train and locked him in. Williams is badly bruised from the rough treatment received at the hands of the strikers, but is not seriously injured.
The age-herald., 1901-07-15
FLEECED
 THE EPWORTH LEAGUERS

secured their victims trunks on the stolen baggage checks.
 Among those robbed are Dr. J. H. Will son, wife and daughter. and Mrs. H. K. Harrington of Dover, Del Dr. Wilson's wallet, containing tickets for the party, drafts on San Francisco banks and bag gage checks. was stolen in the crush in the depot at Colorado Springs. Maj. 8. K. Hooper. general passenger agent of the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad, author ized the Glenwood Springs agent to fur nish passes to Ogden to stranded passen- gers who desired to continue their journey West
The age-herald., 1901-07-15
INDEX TO 1ODAY's NEWS.

1-Suffrage Question in Caucus. Relief Not in Sight. Six Drowned While Bathing. Machinists' Strike. Pickpockets and Epworth Leaguers. 2-Base Ball News. Fall of Bastile Celebrated. Miscellaneous. 3-Railroad Commission and Shippers. Gov. Jelks Reviews the Third Today. More Strength in Local Markets.
 v 4-Editorial. M Hotel Lobbies Grandfather Clause. 5-London Weekly Review. s-Racing and Trotting World. State News.
The age-herald., 1901-07-15
TWO MEN SHOT
By Negro on an Excursion, Whom
 They Were Trying to Quiet.

Charlotte, N C., July H.-A large ex- cursion from Spartanburg, s. C., reached last night Dexter Kirby, conductor on the Spartanburg Electric Railway, was shot and killed and W. s. Steadman, a motorman, was shot and painfully wound ed by a negro named Wallace Haynes. The negro was making himself very ob- noxious to the people on the excursion train and Kirby and Steadman were try ing to persuade him to keep quiet Haynes then jumped from the train and his man. gled body was found today on the rail- road track at the point where he jumped.
The age-herald., 1901-07-15
Crop Failures In the Territory.

Ardmore, I. T., July 14.-Reports from the cotton belt show that cotton is be- ing greatly injured by the drought that has prevailed in the Chickasaw nation for the past five weeks. Unless rain falls within the next few days crops will be cut short. About sixty per cent of the corn crop has already been ruined. There will be no marketable corn. The crop of other grains Is total failure.
The age-herald., 1901-07-15
TRAINMEN RESIGN.
They Do Not Gall It Strike But All
 the Men Quit.

Eagle Pass, Texas, July 4-The engi- neers and firemen on the International Railroad have resigned and business on that road is now suspended. The train- men requested an advance in wages and 1t was refused, which Is the cause of their action. There Is no concerted strike but all the men are out. The road is Southern Pacific property but the men are paid in Mexican money and this has greatly Appreciated in value cutting down their wages.
The age-herald., 1901-07-15
To Register.

Fl Reno, O. T., July H.-The trains to- day brought in great crowds for registra- ton. There are probably 10000 people here Everything Is quiet and orderly, and every one Is comfortably situated.
 The temperature here today has remain ed around the hundred point, but no se- rious inconvenience was experienced by the home seekers. Indications point to rain during the night.
The age-herald., 1901-07-15
General Wheeler, Marshal.

Newport, R. l., July H.-General Jo- seph Wheeler, marshal of the coming fete day parade, has sent to Governor Crane of Massachusetts a request that the Second and Ninth ssachusetts Regiments be sent here on the fete July 30, to take part in the parade. c eral Wheeler is anxious for the prese of these two regiments which ser with him in the Santiago campaign.
The age-herald., 1901-07-15
Hot Wave Continues.

St. Paul, July 14.-Yesterday's record was equaled today by the government thermometer, the maximum being ss. There was & hot breeze from the South blowing most of the day which greatly added to the discomfort.
 The hot wave continues throughout Minnesota and the Dakotas, Huron re- porting 101 and Sioux Falls 100 At the latter place a child went to sleep in the sun and died from the heat. New Ulm, Minn.. reports temperature of 1O4 with a number of prostrations.
 Prof. William Hayes of the State Ag- ricultural Experimental Farm. reports that the hot weather Is doing great deal of damage to wheat in Southern Min- nesota.
The age-herald., 1901-07-15
LEAGuERs ARRIVING.
More Than 10000 Visitors Are in San
 Francisco.

Salt Lake. Utah, July 4.-Al day y''yes- terday, throughout last night and during today trains came rolling in from the East unloading hundreds of Epworth Leaguers en route to their annual con vention at San Francisco. Up to noon it was estimated that 0,000 visitors had ar rived. The majority of them will remain over until tomorrow. The visitors spent the day attending divine services, visit ing various points of interest and attend ing the two organ recitals given in hon. or of the leaguers at the Mormon tnber- nacle.
 The main event on today's progremme was the greatest young peoples mass meet ing at the Salt Lake theatre at 6:3O p. m. The building was crowded almost to suf- fication.
The age-herald., 1901-07-15
Mississippi Crop Failure.

Jackson, Miss, July 4.-From all over the State came reports that corn, cotton and other farm crops have been seriously damaged because of the long continued drought. Very little rain has fallen since April and none at all except In few favored spots. since the first of June. Mississippi made no corn last year because of continuous rains during June and July, and to fail two years in succession is se- rious matter to thousands of farmers. The weather has been blisteringly hot for a week.
The age-herald., 1901-07-15
Records Broken at Galveston.

Galveston, Tex. July H.-The weather record for July and August was broken yesterday when the thermometer regis tered S. the highest for those months in the history of the weather bureau. The next highest record was 97, registered in July, 1875. The hot spell was followed by a thunderstorm this morning and the mercury fell 20 degrees. Rain was .96 inch and was local.
The age-herald., 1901-07-15
Aeronaut Fatally Injured.

Springfield, O.. July 14.-Paul Hague. known as Professor Zeno, an aeronaut, was fatally injured this afternoon at Is- land Park. falling POO feet. The para chute failed to open and he fell into a corn field. Hague was married last Thursday to Mabel Brandon, also an aeronaut, who was seriously injured by falling from a balloon at the fair grounds in this city on June 9
The age-herald., 1901-07-15
Corn Crop May be Saved.

Lincoln, Neb., July 14--Nebraska again suffered from the heat today. The high est temperature reached by the weather bureau was 102 degrees at 4:30 but the thermometers in the business district re- corded 1Q9. The mean temperature of the day was 90 degrees, the highest of the year The reports show that no rain has fallen in the State during the past twenty-four hours.
 Reports that reach Lincoln tonight in- dicate that rain falling within two days will yet save the corn crop. The wind shifted to the southeast this afternoon and the atmosphere is somewhat cooler.
The age-herald., 1901-07-15
Officer Assasslnated.

Midd1eboro, Ky.,. July H.-Deputy Sher- if J. Manning wa assassinated about mile from this place. Manning went out this morning with a warrant for the ar rest of Herman McCreary. McCreary is pursued now by a posse.
The age-herald., 1901-07-15
The Heat In Europe.

London, July 15.-"The intense heat has completely dried up the country around Berlin" says the Berlin correspondent of the Times, ''and all moisture has with drawn from the soil to depth of several feet Fruit Is, falling from the trees be- fore it is ripe and the potato and hay crops nave been severely affected by the drouRht n
The age-herald., 1901-07-15
Anti-cIericaI Disturbance.

Mexico City, July H.-There are fears of a renewal of the anti-clerical disturb ances on the 18th instant, which Is the anniversary of President Juarez' death and today it is announced that every workingman's society will be in process sion.
The age-herald., 1901-07-15

that the farmers are paying enormous prices for hay and seed. Unless rain comes this week, wheat. which was an abundant crop, will have to be substituted for even the courser and cheaper kinds of food.
The age-herald., 1901-07-15
corn and Oates Ruined.

St. Joseph, Mo, July 14.-The long con- tinued drought has resulted in the entire ruin of the corn and oat crop in this section of the country. The fruit and vegetable crops are also complete fail- ures and the pastures have dried uD 90
The age-herald., 1901-07-15
1o1 Degrees at Omaha.

Omaha, Neb., July H.-The mercury here registered 101 degrees today The atmosphere was fresh, however, with an absence of hot winds Spring wheat and oats in Nebraska are well nigh failure
The age-herald., 1901-07-15

the Constitution. Of these the articles on legislative department, judiciary and suf- frage are the only ones which will take up much time.
 Stock Phrases.
 There are certain stock phrases which have been frequently heard on the floor of the convention. One of these is the clause in the Democratic platform that the convention should take no gackward step in education. Another is the 'hill billies." Many references to the 'hill billies" and the "barefoot boys of the hills" have been heard. but the "hill billie" has faded away and rests in innocuous desuetude since MT. Opp re- ferred to certain members as making goo- goo eyes at him. The convention lately has been working more and speaking less and the barefoot boys and the ''old he- roes' have been left to themselves of late. The truth of the matter is that the old hero business has about played out and the convention is too intelligent a body of men to be caught or influenced by such ciap-trap as the barefoot boy and the bald head vet. The intense heat of the past week has also had depressing effect on eloquence. It would seem that fiery elo- quence shoui flourish in hot weather, but 1t does not-at least in the convention. Speaking of speeches recalls the fact that only two speeches have been made so far which were embellished by poetry. These were made by the two Hefiins. MT. Hefiin of Randolph in his maiden speech in the convention recited some poetry and MT. Hefin of Chambers In a speech the other day recited poem which was probably original and certainly humorous. It came at the close of a very dull day and was greatly enjoyed by the delegates.
The age-herald., 1901-07-15

the Constitution. Of these the articles on legislative department. judiciary and suf- frage are the only ones which will take up much time.
The age-herald., 1901-07-15

TIE WEA F1EHs PARTLY CLOUDY MONDAY AND TUESDAY; PROBABLY SHOWERS; VARIABLE WINDS.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-10
MARRIAGE BILL PASSED.
ACT AFFECTING COMMON LAW UNIONS
GOES TO GOVERNOR

Albany April . (speciaD.-The Weekes BILL
contracted. passed the Senate to-day and was sent
TO the Governor. The vote, in spite Of a dozen
Absentees, stood % ayes to 1t is said that
the Governor viii sign the bill
As was fully detailed in The Tribune last Febru-
hry. when the bill introduced by Assemblyman
under which a and woman may become hus-
band and wife merely by mutual consent. and in
stead provides for written contract necessary
TO establish valid marriage. This written con-
tract is to be signed by the contracting parties
and by at least witnesses For the purpose Of
to be filed within six months after its execution in
the office OF the clerk of the city in which
the marriage was contracted. The bill, according
ly, adds a section TO that part of the present
Domestic Relations law. which provides how a
marriage must be soemnzed.
In order that this shall affect the validity
of marriages already made marriages made in
the near future by those unfamiliar with the new
statute the bill is so framed that Il will not go
into effect before January i. 1902 In order a so
TO prevent the deception of trusting woman by
false representation the part of the man the
bill furthermore provides that such a marriage
ehall be valid II IL fs made with her full belief.
The passage of the bill in the Senate this morn
ing occasioned little debate What opposition there
was was voiced by Senator Ellsworth. leader of the
Republican majority, and the rollcan recorded the
following in the negative: Senators Ellsworth.
Dowlng. McCarren, Humphrey, McEwan Sher-
wood, Thornton and wilcox.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-10
COLUMBIA ATHLETICS IN BAD WAY
THE ASSOCIATION TO FOSTER SPORTS DIsBANpEr
FOR LACK OF MONEY.

Disclosures that may tend seriously to affect
sports at Columbia University made yester
day when it became known that the new Columbia
Athletic Association, devised by Professor Wood
berry, chairman of the faculty committee on ath-
Ietics for the financial salvation of Columbia ath-
Ietics had been suddenly disbanded and had gone
out of existence. The official disclosure was con-
taIned in the following announcement
The plan of a general athletic association at Co
lumbia has been abandoned. 1t having been found
that the outstanding bills and expenses OF
the teams other than football would up the
entire membership fund; leaving nothing for the
expenses of football. The continuance of football
is however assured by the making of n cash
guarantee fund by party of football enthusiasts
among graduates and undergraduates
The general opinion yesterday that the
sons vouchsafed in the foregoing statement We're
hardly adequate when the previous official state
ments and promises taken into consideration.
Ten days the authorities. in the person of
Francis S Bangs. the general treasurer. said that
Il had been carefully estimated that $500 would
sufficient TO carry through the preliminary work
of football lacrosse baseball and track. the four
interests concerned. This sum they proposed to
raise by getting five hundred members for the new
athletic association at 30 each. If this number
were obtained the officials said the future of ath-
the announcement is made thai $500 is by
any means sufficient, and that the association must
disband Acknowledgement is thus deliberately made
that the authorities made blun0cr at first
The football team has now started out on It's own
account. and yesterday began seeking guarantees
IL was announced that $1,000 must be secured In
guarantees else there will be football The
condition of sports is chaotic for no one seems
governing power and no money. that ath-
letics may definitely stop at any time.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-10

night he said: I'VE that his wind is affected.
but we are not certain. He will probably this
year. but he may not be the horse that he was.
When Balyhoo Bey captured the Futurity, the
richest stake the American turf last year. the
contest caused more talk probably than any other
race in recent years. The stake worth s33,5S9
10 the winner and Mr.. Whitney England
for Tod Sloan TO this country to ride The
colt in that one race. There muct disappOint-
ment that Commando the pride Of the Keene
stable, eligible to start. It the thir
teenth running of the Futurity and Sheepshead
Bay was thronged TO witness the struggle. Sloan
made a mastery ride, and succeeded in bringing
home Ballyhoo Bey in front by a small margin.
OIyTnpian was second and Tommy Atkins third.
The only other in which Ballyhoo Bey
seen last year the Flatbush Stakes, worth
before going back England. and Balyhoo Bey
won in a drive by a head from Tommy Atkins.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-10
THE WINNERS AT BENNINGS.

Washington April 9-The maiden hurdle race
six jumps the most interesting affair at
the Bennings track to-day Ten horses competed.
and all finished except Berto who fell. Chara-
wind. the favorite. took first money by neck;
Roxburg second. twenty lengths ahead of Conover.
third. The summaries:
FIRST RACE.-six furlongs
Robert Wsddell Va, lIs loS Is (seanton, TO s..l
; Magac Lsht' 81, ne Miies, ~ to and to
TimeIi:i7
SECOND RACE-For two-year-olts. one-haI, mile
hs9sSIs 3sss1 ~ ~ GHaa5ss GNa6ss2, TO + 1i +;
Sister Juliet lo7 Or Rgrnsl RgIa o!.d2. e
THIRD RAoE.-Maiden Hurdle; six hurdles. One
and one-half miles.
T5sFswsn4 Fa,sTs il. ~ 115 05onahonl "a to
Conover. 151 Penn). 10 to
FOURTH RAcE.-For three -year-old-: selling. Seven
furlongs.
E9s K1sss soFs EsSo1,. e. q q sI1S II to
curtsey. 90 &C. Thonps1nl:
FIFTH RACE.-Five furlongs
Gertrude Elliott 90 5Wkerson, and
Midnight Chimes los Dale to
SIXTH RAcE.-seling. One mile and fifty yards
Koeert Netssf sh'0f f6 CM9r 40 and 10 to
kiFk"ood 10 d-sndry1. to
ENTRIES FOR TO-DAY
Boney Boy TO- AS%T Tony 81 caa In
iio' Eioim. lI6 Punctual. ri.
Second race Cmadens; one-half mie)-The stewardess
"; nrlvo 100; Prane. 100; Astoria I00 Tea Varre
100; Roma. 100 Laracor. 100
Third race tsteeplechase handicap; two and one-har
nnlles-Lr1lh. l59 G. r.. Ionghurst Midas
13S IaS Iady Dainty 1i2; Mazo 14o Breach Promise
Fourth ceiling: FIVE furIongs)-Gwynne 90 Back
Lax % sylvan Dell: 90; Passaic. 1O3: Thermos 107
I5rlsk 100: Golden c. gS NiSnight
Chimes 1O5 Toluca 100 .Revonah 90 Prince rauebia
a5. 'Give and Take 100. o. f'''e FlauSpie'
Fifth race Selling seven furongsl-ImperiaItst 100.
'"oId FOX 10 'Sclrry, 99 'Pros 9s .Cherished 81
Sixth race (handcap: mile and fifty yards)-sidnev ru-
fSS , W Wb COG Fox 100 Magis Light lo5 Aske ioa
mp lz4' Decanter. l23 Knight Of Garter
100. '-' @A''4ea' io'' fetfeiIus'
Apprentice allowance cl.,road
New-York tribune., 1901-04-10
BILL FOR STATE STAMP TAN.
SENATOR RAINES BELIEVES SUCH A
MEASURE WOULD BRING IN
Sl5Aa000O YEAR

Albany April (SpeciaD.-Senator Raines intro
fuced bill to-day imposing a tax of one-hfth Of
] per cent upon all contracts which shall have
been executed after Septe rlher 90. 1901 The tax
IS be imposed uDon the principal par value
jNf contracts. and shall also be levied upon such
contracts each fiscal year any part of each
fscal year thereafter during their legal life ex
5stence.
The bill says that each contract shall have
1ffixed TO il a State stamp representing the tax
paid The word contract" as used In the act ap-
plies 10 all documents. instruments. agreements.
certificates. debentures. bonds. mortgages, notes
shares OF corporate stock.
Senator Raines said to-day that he believed II
his bill should become law the States revenue
would be increased Sl5,o 900 a year.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-10
CHANGE IN REFEREES BILL.

DATE FOR TAKING EFFECT MADE MAY l.
sHELvED FOR THREE DAYS.
Albany. April 9 (SpeciaD.-Senator Ellsworth's
bill providing for the appointment Of referees by
The justices OF the Appellate Division OF the Su-
preme Court for the First Judicial Department
has been amended. the time for fits going into ef-
feet having been changed from the first Monday
IN June OF the present year to the 1st day of
May 1901
This change made by the Senate Committee
on Codes Thursday last, but the Senate had no
knowledge of the fact until to-day. when Senator
Maltby, the chairman OF the committee stated that
error had been made in the bill printed and
moved that it be recommitted TO that committee
Tor correction.
Senator Donnelly objected TO the correction, but
overruled. The bill was recommitted to the
committee and then again reported favorably
in its new form. The bill must be again reprinted
owing to the correction made in IT II thus cannot
come before the Senate for three DAYS
New-York tribune., 1901-04-10
NO COMMISSIONED PHARMACISTS.

GOVERNOR oDELL TO SIGN BILL REPEATING
MILITARY CODE PROVISION FOR THEM.
Albany, April e.-Governor OdeH gave a hearing
to-day the Military Code Amendment bin. A
delegation representing the State and several local
pharma aceutical associations protested against a
provision in the measure which repeals act of
last creating the office of military pharmacist
in regiments and battalions. with the grade of lieu
tenant. The Governor said he would sign the bill.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-10
FENCING EXPERTS.
TRIAL BOUTS FOR THE NATIONAL CHAM
PTONSHTP.

The prelininaries TO the national fencing cham
pionships were held at the New-York Athletic Club
last night. ". de Diaz of the Boston Athletic As
sociation. did the best work. He defeated four
men with the foils and the number Of COM
petitors with the dueng swords. not suffering one
defeat all the evening. In the fols De Diaz and
J. B. Sa Cara were the only ones to qualify to
meet the medal of last year-A. Y. Z. Post
Charles latham, N. D. Lyon c. B. Bothner and
the champion, Fitzhugh Townsend-in the final
bouts April %.
NJ. de DaZ the only to qualify in the
duelling swords and he will meet in this contest
Lyon, Botnner and latham. In the sa bres A. V Il.
Post easily qualified and viii meet L. f. Sazenger,
A. r. Pope and j. z. Erving. A. @. Anderson. W.
D. Borne and A. V Il. Post competed in the single
sticks. but qualified for al killed and
that will leave this contest for Slazenger Pope
and Erving decide.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-10
YALE'S NEW SHELL READY

New-Haven. Conn, April 9.-The first new shell
to be added TO the equipment OF the Yale navy
arrived here to-day three large cars from Bos-
ton 1t was taken to the Yale boathouse to be
rigged. The shell was built in Cambridge by the
Harvard boat builder, and is sixty-nve feet long
1t Will be used by the varsity crew in its daily
practice and will afterward be given to the fresh
men Tor their race with Harvard New-London.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-10
BASEBALL.
YALE PLAYS DRAW WITH GEORGETOWN
OTHER CONTESTS YESTERDAY.

Washington April 9-The Yale and Georgetown
teams played a capital game of baseball for this
time Of the year. darkness stopping the battle at
the ending of the tenth inning, leaving each team
with a single TO its credit. 1t OF the
hardest fought battles ever the local
grounds. The work OF both batteries excellent.
The
Georgetown .......O o o 0 o-l
"a o o o 0 o o o
Batteres-Mackay Drill Cook Hirsh.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-10
YACHTING.
TWO YACHTS BURNED.

Two small yachts Of the Knickerbocker Athletic
Clubs feet were destroyed by a fire. believed to
be Of incendiary origin. early hour Monday
morning, notwithstanding the efforts the Bay
onne Volunteer Fire Department TO save them
The burned yachts. former club Commodore Thomas
!; Parkers Tiche and Captain William ". Genets
harpinger, were lying with number of other
boats in winter quarters on the Newark Bay shore
Of Knickerbocker Field. Bayonne