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New-York tribune., 1901-10-28
DISTANCE POLE WAS MOVED
ATTEMPT MADE TO SWINDLE CLAIR
ENCE MACKAY
KENTUCKY HORSE BREEDERS CALL A
MEETING TO INVESTIGATE
THE SCANDAL
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE!

Lexington. Ky, Oct. 27.-That at least one
man will suffer for attempt to swindle Clar-
ence Mackay here on Thursday by selling him
yearling thoroughbred colt on the result of a
short" trial is a certainty. The American
Breeders Protective Association to-day took The
initial steps in the matter which they propose
10 bring TO the attention of the Turf Congress
and Jockey Club.
Mr. Hill. Mr. Mackay's trainer. came here at
the solicitation of Colonel Jack" Chinn. to see
a yearling colt by Wagner work three-eighths,
which he had been guaranteed 10 do in 36la
seconds. Dan O'Brien had the colt in charge,
and his owners say had received an option Of
S2,'o on him. Hill in company with a num-
ber Of men, went - the track and saw the
work, which was done in 3614 seconds. the first
eighth being covered in 11A seconds. The
work clinched the sale. and Hill went away. and
Mr.. Mackay to forward TO the sellers
check for the colt said 10 he $1,000.
On the following day Tevis Wilkerson and II.
A. Engman. the owners of the colt. discovered
that the animal had been worked short three
eighths. and that the three-eighths pole had
been moved up A feet inches. They at once
wired Mr.. Mackay. Withdrawing their colt for
sale. and took him out of OBrien's hands. 1t
developed that O'Brien had gone to the track
manager. Farris. and asked him to whitewash
several other panels of fence opposite the three
eighths pole the day previous. and that the
pole showed. after the whitewashing was done.
one panel from the upper end. When in its cor
rect position. it shows one panel from the
lower end
Scores Of people visited the scene to-day and
discussed the affair The calculations had ap-
parently been made with deliberatiou. a dozen
of the most critical horsemen in the country
held their timers on the colt, and none OF them
discovered the job. O'Brien denies that he had
anything 10 do with the moving Of the pole.
Neither Colonel Chnn nor Phil Chinn could be
found tonight They met Mr.. Hill upon his
arrival and escorted him 10 the track The
affair has created great sensation. and the
breeders hereabouts are highly indignant, de-
claring that the guilty parties must be pun
ished. The following is a portion Of a call is
sued tonight by them:
An those interested in the breeding training
or racing Of thoroughbred horses. are requested
10 meet at the Phoenix Hotel. In this city Tues
day noon. for the purpose of taking such action
may he necessary To determine the truth Of
reports that a pole. supposed 70 mark three
eghths OF mile from the wire al the Kentucky
Association racetrack, was moved. and. If the
reports he found correct, 10 take such action
as may he necessary TO expose and punish the
person or persons guilty OF moving IT,"
New-York tribune., 1901-10-28
WEYLER DRAWN IN DEBATE.
sPAIN's WAR MINISTER RAISES THE SPEC
TIRE OF DICTATORSHIP


Madrid. Oct. 27.-During yesterdays sitting OF
the Spanish Chamber Of Deputies which proved
sensational, Senor Romero Robledo cleverly
led the Minister OF War, General Weyler 10 de-
fine his attitude and intentions. General Wey-
Ter declared that while the war in Cuba lasted
his views were totally distinct from those of
the Liberal party. but that when the war was
end the motive for separation disap-
peared and he saw nothing TO prevent him at
taching himself 10 a Liberal government
Il have always faithfully observed discipline, q"
he continued. "and he who talks OF dictatorship
is the enemy of discipline Our recent mannu-
vres have proved that good feeling exists be-
tween the people and the army. AS for die
tatorship. no one thinks of such a thing. Die
tators are the offspring OF circumstances
For myself / may say this: / have never
thought OF being one nor do / now. Neverthe-
less. IL my aid were asked at a moment of
gravity. do not know how should decide be-
tween my political and military duties: but
should always incline toward the latter"
Loud and prolonged uproar interrupted the
Minister of War. and several of his ministerial
colleagues were unable 10 restrain expressions
of surprise at his words.
''I am a politician and a Liberal" he resumed
.sbut before all ] soldier; and if il should
become necessary, will defend our institutions
Sefor Romero rejoined: II take note OF the
declarations OF the Minister Of War on the sub
ject of a dictatorship.
General Weyler's speech largely occupies pub
lie attention. in view Of the possibility that he
NAV become Premier If Senior Sagasta, whose
health is Indifferent, should md 1t necessary TO
cloud enshrouds General Weyler since the de-
hate"
New-York tribune., 1901-10-28
MSS STONE STILL A CAPTIVE.
NOTHING MADE PUBLIC AS TO THE
PROGRESS OF THE NEGOTIATIONS.

Samakon. Bulgaria, Oct. 27. $50 p. m.-The
release OF Miss Stone. the missionary. has not
yet been effected.
Constantinople. Oct. 27-During the last few
days there has been a voluminous exchange of
dispatches in cipher between Spencer Eddy.
secretary Of the United States Legation and
Consul General Dickinson. who is in Sofia,
regarding the efforts to rescue Miss Stone, the
abducted American missionary. from the
origands. The legation is reticent, and nothing
has been made public to the progress of the
negotiations.
London, Oct. ia trustworthy report is in
circulation here" says a dispatch from Sofia to
The Daily Telegraph" that Miss Stone is in
the village of Betza close to the frontier"
New-York tribune., 1901-10-28
OPERATIONS on KINGS THROAT?
THERE HAVE BEEN THREE FOR
A DANGEROUS AFFECTION

London. Oct. 27.-"Reynolds's Weekly News
paper is the first British paper to assert that
King Edward is suffering from cancer OF the
throat. In to-day's issue IL declares that since
his majesty's accession three operations have
been performed for the removal of papilloma on
the left vocal chord. and that one was removed
from the right vocal chord last week.
Assistance was hastily summoned" says this
Journal, 'as his majesty breathing with
difficulty. and immediate operation was per-
formed. But it was regarded as only a tempo
rary relief. the injured epithelium now having
become a cancerous growth. and serious de-
velopments expected"
New-York tribune., 1901-10-28
SENATOR JONES CONVERTED.
HE RENOUNCES SILVER AND AGAIN
LINES UP WITH REPUBLICANS

Reno. New. oct. 27-United States Senator
John ?. Jones. of Nevada. makes the announce
ment thatothe evolution Of political issues has
placed him again in alignment with the Re
publican party. Says the Senator:
have suffered change in any OF the convic-
tions have entertained In the past, and my re-
turn 10 the Republican party does violence 10 none
of those convictions am as sincere q believer in
the doctrine OF hnetallisu a when | left the Re
conditions to-day then l would he numbered
among those defending IT, The enormous output
Of gold. however has accomplished what himetal-
Hsm would have accomplished. The silver issue Is
dead. and we are face face with other issues I
have always acted with the Republican party
upon every question but silver | believe that in
the alignment OF political parties to-day the Re
publican is the only which is In touch with the
progress Of the twentieth century.
Asked whether he would be candidate for
reelection he said.
Nothing would delight me more than that some
a candidate for the Senate. and | would
support him with all my heart
Senator Jones departed last night for Wash
ington where he will attend the wedding of
General Corbn and Miss Edythe Pstten. and
give away the bride. who was the daughter OF
oldtime friend.
New-York tribune., 1901-10-28
HAD LIVED HORE THAN A CENTURY
BALDWIN, WHO DIES AT THE AGE OF
ONE HUNDRED AND TWO

Caleb Baldwin. the Newark centenaran, died
yesterday morning at the house of his daughter,
Mrs. Caleb Neagles. No AZ Orchard-st. Had he
lived to November 2S he would have attained
the age of 1O2 years. The record is authentic
Mr.. Baldwin was born in Orange and enjoyed
good health all his long life. He was tall and
spare. very active in mind and habits, and re-
tanned his mental faculties. we'll as his eye
sight and bodily vigor. wonderfully until he
had passed the century mark.
Six weeks ago he sustained a serious fall from
the stoop of the house. and could not shake 1ff
its effects. For about, "a week before he died he
lay in a stupor, and il was a marvel to the
physicians that his vitality held out so long
when they looked for his death at any moment
Four and two daughters survive him. The
Henry P, Oscar l., William II. and
Theodore F.. all prominent in business. The
daughters Mrs. James A. Clark and Mrs
Caleb Neasles.
Mr. Baldwin's first Presidential vote was for
Andrew Jackson. but he Joined the Republican
party when IL was organized. and voted for
every Republican Presidential candidate since,
casting his ballot for Mckinley last year. In
1S45 Mr. Baldwin moved to Newark and for
more than twenty years he in the business
department of The Newark Advertiser" Sub
sequently he cashier for the Newark
dinner was given to fourteen of the oldest
citizens OF Essex County. Mr. Baldwin being
the oldest Their united ages footed ss7 years,
Mr.. Baldwin'S father a Revolutionary
soldier. and on his one hundredth birthday the
Sons of the American Revolution presented him
with a badge OF membership. His American
ancestry goes back 10 Joseph Baldwin. one Of
the first settlers of Milford. Conn. which fur
nished some of the first settlers of Newark. In
1866 a sketch. with picture of Mr.. Baldwin.
appeared in The Tribune on the occasion of his
last anniversary.
The funeral will take place at IL a. m. to-
morrow with simple services at the house con-
Quoted by the Rev. Mr.. Osborne. of Trinity
Episcopal Church. and the Rev. Mr.. Penney. Of
the South Park Baptist Church Six grandsons
will be pallbearers. The burial will be in Rose
dale Cemetery.
New-York tribune., 1901-10-28
TRICK TO FOOL PRINTERS.
EFFORT TO MAKE BIG sIX'' APPEAR AS
INDORSING SHEPARD AND VAN WYCK


Many members of Typographical Union No 6 are
indignant because OF evident attempt on the part
of the Tammany campaign management to use
The Unionist" a paper devoted 10 the interests
OF the allied printing trades" as campaign doCu-
ment. While The Unionst' Is not the official
organ OF the Typographical Union, IT is the only
paper 10 which printers look for the news that
affects their interests. The last number o: The
Unionst" was published on October q. and is num-
bered Vol. XXVI. No. Is. In the regular edition
appears no mention. except edtorialy. OF the cam
ddates for the mayoralty. In another edition. bear
ing the same number and date. OF which some of
the members of the union say Tammany Hall has
sent out one million copies. the first page Is taken
up with an article illustrated with a portrait of
Edward VI. Shepard and advocating his election
The third page is similarly occupied with an article
relating to such of Van Wycks actions as We're
favorable 10 the union and urging "workingmen.
regardless of party. TO come 10 the support of the
man who has cared for our interests The articles
are signed by James p Farrell. James P Rahal
and John H Delaney all ex-presidents Of the
union.
Under the signature OF James p Rahal, which is
appended to the Van Wyck article. is the line.
President of No 6. 1901 To one not familiar with
the present officers OF Typographical Union No. s
this line would make IL appear that Mr.. RahaI IS
the president OF the union and thus stamp IL
with the approval of the chief officer of that body.
said that he had authorized the use of his sigma
10 the Van Wyek article. but that he had not
though he were now president. He says, also,
that he never authorized the use of his name in
any way with the Shepard article. although his
political affiliations and preference place him on
the Shepard side His term of office ended on June
last when NJ G. Scott was elected to succeed him.
Mr. Scott said last night:
81 have seen the edition of The Untonist which
contains the Shepard and Van wyck articles They
have not been authorized by Typographical Union
No. s. nor do /. president of that organization
indorse them. whatever my politics may be The
members OF the union may do they like iudi-
vidually of course, but Typographical Union No. s
has never indorsed candidate. and probably never
well
The Unionist' IS not the official organ of No. s.
but there may be outsiders who do not realize this
and who may, therefore. be mised by the article
especially IL they think the number which contains
these articles is the regular edition
New-York tribune., 1901-10-28
Asked whether ne would he a candidate 70
reelection he said.
PARADE IN HONOR OF FUSION TICKET

Arrangements have been completed by James E
March, the Republican leader Of the With As
sembly District. for a parade and display OF fire
works I'm honor OF the candidates the fusion
ticket next Saturday evening. The line OF march
will he through the lower section Of the city and
as far as the Fifth Avenue Hotel where the
column will be reviewed by the candidates on the
city and county ticket
The series of outdoor meetings which Mr. March
began in the With District last week will be con-
tlnued every evening. Sunday excepted. until EleC-
tion Day Because of poor police protection the
speakers at these meetings have been compelled to
undergo shower baths and fusillades of Over-ripe
fruit at the hands of the supporters of Tammany-
This will prevent them from continuing their
good
New-York tribune., 1901-10-28
DIR. RAINSFORD ON TAMMANY.
Mr.. LOWS RECTOR LINKS 1T WITH LYNCHLNG AS BAR.
BAROUS-OPPOSES SUMPTUARY LAWS


The Rev. Dr. William Rainsord ST. Georges Church.
which preached
twine O barbariSm
efforts espe-
gloom among the faithful of the Wigwam
Mr. OF his
The Rev John St Ahaes Episcopal Church. applied
the election O
New-York tribune., 1901-10-28
pUE1L1sT sUMMoNED TO COURT.

Ex-LIEUrENANT MAxIMoFF TO ANSWER FOR
KILLING \ RUSSIAN PRINCE
ST. Petersburg. Oct 2t.-Ex-Lieutenant Max
inlon of the Russian Guards. has been cited 10
appear before the civil courts for his particlpa-
tion in the duel last summer at WlttSensteln
With prince Alexander -Wittgenstein-
Berleburg which resulted fatally for the prince
Ex-officers OF the Russian army are not permit
ted to engage in duels, and cannot plead prfV--
leSe.
New-York tribune., 1901-10-28
SETH LOW LABOR LEAGUE.

Headquarters OF the Seth Low Labor League will
he opened at the Manhattan Lyceum. No. 81 East
Fourth-st.. tomorrow morning. Literature will he
distributed giving a history Of Mr.. Lows friend
ship to labor organiza tons Many prominent trades
unionists will he in attendance
New-York tribune., 1901-10-28
VAR CLOUD IN THE FAR SOUTH.
oMINoUs PREPARATIONS BY ARGENTINA
AND chill.

London. Oct 2s-.'The Chilian Government
announces the mobilization Of the army for the
end OF November. ostensibly for maneuvres
says a dispatch 10 "The Daily Mali from
Buenos Ayres. The Argentine feet has been
ordered 20 be provisioned and coaled. and the
sailors are working day and night
Three thousand manifestants arrived here to-
Gay seeking the intervention OF the national gov
ernment in the province OF Santa Fe. Generals
hoca and Mitre received a deputation, and sub
@enently great meeting was held, which came
peacea bic conclusion. The President re-
oeived petition from the meeting and promises
ihst the national government would intervene.
New-York tribune., 1901-10-28

oNoDND TRIP TICKETS TO CALIFORNIA
rou,s ssie az all ticket Offices. Offering diversity OF
~ soing and returning via Chicago North
Sss Ssssih y mon Pacinc and Southern Pacific Rail-
Ss Olnces 2s7 3is and ssl Broadway.-Advt-
New-York tribune., 1901-10-28

As a result OF the tobacco war and the cutting
OF prices consequent On American competition
one OF the largest English firms engaged in The
trade has issued notice 10 their work people
that the bonuses which they have hitherto re-
ceved will now be withdrawn. l. \. >.
New-York tribune., 1901-10-28
RUSSIAN TOWN DESTROYED BY FIRE.

london, Oct. 2s-"The town OF Robruisk, in the
Government OF Minsk. has been destroyed by FIRE y
pss,s q dispatch 20 The Daily Mall" from ST.
''SourS and several lives have been lost.
New-York tribune., 1901-10-28
ACCIDENT TO cash" SLOAN.

AMERICAN JOCKEY HURT WHILE RIDING AT
WARSAW.
g. Petersburg, Oct. 27.-"Cash' Sloan the
American Jockey, fell this afternoon while rid
ing on the racecourse at Warsaw. He
ricked up unconscious. but revived before he
Was taken 10 his house.
New-York tribune., 1901-10-28

St Paul and Minneapolis only night from
New-York by the New-York Central Inquire OF
ticket agents AIS 2l6 Broadway. New York
or s3s Fulton-st.. Rrooklyn--Advt-
New-York tribune., 1901-10-28
JAPAYs TREASURY ISSUES BONDS.

RAISING FUNDS TO DEFRAY THE COST OF THE
CHINESE EXPEDITION.
Yokohama, Oct. 2S-The japanese Treasury
announces the issue OF bonds 10 the amount or
l6,500O0O ven. OF this sum 100000 yen will
be devoted TO the redemption Of other bonds,
while the remainder will be utilized in defraying
The cost OF the Chinese expedition.
New-York tribune., 1901-10-28
KILLED BOY AND GOT FIFTY CENTS.
THE SUN BEING 80 SMALL THE MURDERER
GIVES HIMSELF UP.

Montreal Oct TT killed a boy last night said
Ioon Hansen a Dane. thirty-hve years old, 10 the
onleer In charge when he walked into the Central
ponce station to-day. II killed him for money. ana
only got 80 cents. That is not enough. so came
10 give myself up"
Fansen described the locality in which the deed
b oe been committed and the police found the boys
"a u IL was identified that OF Samuel a son
VI samuel Marotte. spice and coffee merchant
New-York tribune., 1901-10-28

HACKING COUGH can be cured with
JAYNE'S EXPECTORANT.-Advt-
New-York tribune., 1901-10-28

Last chance Pan-American Exposition at
Buffalo. Inquire of New-York Central and West
Shore agents about tickets; $3.50 and $ for round
trip.'-Advt.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-05-17
No. 30.
A FISH POND.

A Fish Pond Lawn Social
Will be conducted by the Ladies
Aid Society at VIM NJ. Woodys
pla-e. abour I mile east Of Emmett.
on Friday evening June Z, 1901.
Strawberries and Ire. Cream.
Hooks and lines furnished.
Wagons viii be run to and from
Mr. Woody's place to Emmett.
carrying people free.
A tine quilt and some other AZ
ticles will be sold to the highest
bidder.
The proceeds are to be used in
seating the Baptist Church.
Come everybody and bring
everybody else with you.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-05-17

The Payette Independent says
the sur, eyors are at work on the
reservoir site for the Cobban &
Casey saw mill at that place.
Two little boys played war at
Albion, one using a stick and the
other 90 When at a signal they
went through the motions OF shoot
ing at each other calling out.
chang" the stick proved harmless,
but the % was loaded and one lit
tie boy has bullet in his shoulder
which had not been located at
last report. Guns are very often
loaded when people use them
foolishly.
The Occur d'Alene Press puts
up lament because the night
watchman, the city marshall and
another man roped sea-monster
that they had discovered in the
night, and after securely snubbing
the great animal to post proceed
ed to labor until they had landed
the thing whenli lit turned into a
brindle cow aud walked off, leav-
ing them without a sea serpent or
d story worth telling. Verify the
way of a newspaper man is hedged
about with difficulties and lie is
troubled with an army of fellows
who do not know enough to let
good thing stay out in the wa
fer.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-05-17
Tried on a Charge
Of Shooting Stock.

Rudolph Seharferhausen was
charged by Samual Hobson Of
shooting yearling heifer and
brought before Justice at Pay
cite. He called for jury trial and
was acquitted The parties both
live on Little Willow Greek. There
seems to be considerable Of the
''gunshooter" idea prevalent out in
that section, which will continue
to make trouble until the people
learn that such things never settle
differences but make trouble for
all parties.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-05-17
A Wonderful Invention.

They cure dandruf. hair falling, head
ache, etc, yet costs the same as an ordi-
nary comb-Dr, Whites Electric Comb.
The only patented Comb ia the world.
People, everywhere it, has been intro
duced. are Wild with delight Nou simp-
ly como your hair each dpy and The
comb does the rest. This wonderful
comb IS simply uu0reakable and is made
so that It is absolutely impossible 10
break or cot the hair. Sold on IL written
guarantee 10 give perfect satisfaction in
every respect. Send stamps for one. Lad
les size SOC. Gents size 35c. Live men
and women wau>INery whore So intro.
duce This article. sells on sight AGENTS
als ..i.- -;.-i saec'a. See want add in
-Lo.a-- 4mr] Ad5-s % s. ROSE
fe- u-ca,tr ID
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-05-17
SWEET ITEMS.

Our Notary made a business
trip to Ola this week. The ground
up there is 30 dry and hard that
the grain can hardly get up.
Rev. Damon and family were up
on a pleasure trip and we're the
guests of Badleys. All went fishing
and had very pleasant time; come
again Bro. Damon We have some
;35 trout in our fish pond, all doing
we'll.
Our merchants are busy hauling
IN freight.
Our crops are looking fine es-
pecially the fruit; there has been
no damage from frost yet and we
expect to eat many a luscious
peach this year.
Old Comrade Warner and wife
of Long Valley stopped over night
at Sweet with father hollands on
their way home from Boise where
he had been locating a lot of tim
Der lands near his place.
Will Lynch is out from Van
Wyck after goods for his store
He reports all we'll up that way
1t seems that Grace Noland has
an apprentice in her hat store.
Billy Ireton our upper merchant
Is ia Boise after supplies and Ler
Barry is tending store, in his ab
sence. Our merchants are doing
a fine business this spring.
Alex. Ireton and young DIR. ely
uaer was up to the dam after hsl
and they secured fine lot.
The wood and lumber hauler
have commenced in earnest ant
everything indicates very bus
season. Yours Truly, Squire.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-05-17
NAMPA NEWSLETS.

E. b. Jessie went to Boise Mon
day and proved up on his Deer
Flat Ranch.
Stephen Morden Sr has bought
out the John Wigle mine on Snake
river and will move there and be-
gin work this week.
The 'oil boom" seems to have
abated somewhat. There will be a
lot of stakes for sale cheap.
There is now one little water
wheel in Indian Greek gathering
up waste water. The Polander who
built it will find that he has vast
ed his time when the creek goes
dry Oh him.
We are we'll blessed with gar
dens about Nampa this season and
John Chinaman will have to rustic
if he holds his trade.
Bfr. Hatfield has bought one
half of the building formerly
known as the Midland Hotel and
built him a kitchen.
Mr.. Tracy has been busy this
week on the Dewey Hotel cover
ing the tower with copper.
Snake river is on the rise this
week.
Mr.. Musselwhite is putting in a
twenty-five foot wheel in Snake
river this week for the purpose of
raising the water to his home
stead.
Mr.. Tracy built rocker for
Stephen Morden this week for use
in his Snake river mine.
Nampaite.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-05-17
Theatrical Company
Coming.

The Payette Theatrical Com
pany, composed of estimable
young people from our elder sister
town down the valley, will render
the selection Captain Racket"
at Cartwright's Hall in Emmett
on Saturday evening May Is, 1901
They have been at Caldwell. On
tario and Neiser and played to
good houses and have concluded
to give Emmett people chance
to enjoy a good entertainment.