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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-08-28
CROCERS in
SESSION

The state convention OF the Retail
oroesfs' Association continues In
session today al the srocsrs' rooms
IN the Hineklcy block. A large mum.
Der ~ delegates are In attendance.
and q great deal Of interest Ia center
ing In the gathering.
This afternoons meeting conven-
ed at I o'clock with 0arfet O'keii IN
the chair. Routine business IL attn
in progress. and the election of ON
cars VIII take place at about Z
O'Clock
The convention was opened yes,er-
day afternoon ut o'clock by Pres-
lden Ebert Of Tacoma. Last Night =
session was held in Forssters' hall.
and addresses were made By proml-
ncnt members Of the association.
Late this afternoon the visitors viii
attend the carnival. and this evening
n banquet by the Seattle association
will be given at Madison Park pavii-
ion.
In the afternoon several impor-
tant amendments were made 20 the
constitution
W. II. Coffee. W. wsstover. +. ,.
Lambert and A., NJ. Goddard were
appointed delsgates 10 attend the
national coavsntion 20 be held In
San Francisco next June. After
eIecting state officers for the en-
suing year the convention adjourned,
W. J. CreeNey WAS elected pfsai-
dent. y. Joyce vice president. d. d.,
Lyman secretary. and II. Oieson
treasurer.
After the convention the Delegates
and their wives attended the races.
and In the evening there was q ban.
qust AT the Hotel Stevens.
More than loo delegates from dif-
ferenf parts 81 the state were IN
attendance al the convention.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-08-28
ROOSEVELT DEFENDS
PHILIPPINE S0LDIERY
He Says it is Marvellous There Was so Little
Wrong Under Such Conditions

shcr~ which confronted our troops In
the FhIltpplneA there are bound tn
be occasional instances of wrong
doing. The temptation TO rftAliafs
for the fearful erusltier o. savage
foe are very great. snd nov and then
u has 20 be yielded to. There have
been only \ few Of such Instances,
and punishment has been Fastef out
wiih anfiinchlng justice 70 the Of
tenders. but the real marvel is that
under such conditions there should
have he~n 80 little wronKdoing.."
President Roosevelt arrived here
shortly after o'clock this nsorninK.
He was aroused NJ daylight at Cler-
mont by shouts Of .Hurrah for Ted
d." aud was forced 10 appear upon
the car platform robsd IN a Iona
ovsrcoat 10 conceal the presidential
unmcntionabias. AZ Nashua he was
taken for q drive about the city. and
made brief speech nj the city hail.
in which he said; IF you have not
the soldier spirit. even though you
have the best rifle. built. you viii be
beaten by good man with A club. !"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-08-28

TIL wEIRs ". n. AUG. ss.--fn
q speech delivered by Prenlecnt
Roosevelt before the Veterans asro-
citation Of soldiers OF the civil war
be sAid IN part "Any American
who has a proper sense OF the rel
alive proportion ~ things must re-
allie that 70 the men Nho Fought
for the union there IL owing n great
or debt Of gratitude than 70 any
others. We have Just brought TO n
conclusion a war IN the far East.
which nprsns up "a a sequel 90 our
short war with Spain. The army
which has done tie work - well IN
the Philippines had a task which
was small indeed compared with
yours. but which nevertheless was
franght with hardships and difficult
ties peculiarly us own
Many Of our brave soldier boys
there have been cruelty maIisnef.
even by some who should know bet
ter. IN any army. and especially IN
an army doing it, work under such
weli.nsrh tntolernhie conditions A.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-08-28
CHOLERA SPREADING
ON ASIATIC SHORES
The Epidemic Reported to Be Making Frightful
Ravages Among the Natives

incs Of kwanzL says. Il write from
a city stricken with a violent spt-
demic OF cholera, People are dyins
by hundreds daily. Whole families
are reported 90 have died. The beg
sars are by this time extinct Anoaf
such people few can have survived.
They are 10 be seen dyinE ivory :
where. and q number more are put
out TO die. Ths top Of the wall u =
favorits place Tor such. as ts also the
King city square IN front of the ex-
animation halls There any num-
Der can be seen IN all stages. dying
and dead. II Iz most pitiabie 10 see
and to be poweriess 20 do anything
20 help. The supply OF cofsins has
long since been exhausted Now al
the tub and bucket makers and the
carpenters are making any sort OF
roffins 10 try 20 meet the great de-
mand- But still this 10 not enough.
for I fear that numbers are BEING
buried. wrapped mp In mating. often
. two and three together"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-08-28
ONLY A SCARE

The San Francisco liner City OF
Puebia was guaranteed for ~ hours
at Victoria yesterday owing 70 a
threatened case Of small pox aboard.
One Of the children Of a family
bound Tor Montreal was taken III
with what at firnt appeared TO be
small pox, but which the quarantine
officers finally concluded was merely
chicken pox. The family was re-
moved to tho quarantine station at
williams island and the vessel was
fumigated. arriving hero at 8 o'clock
Last night. She had aboard 1877 pas
aengers for Seattle. The weather
was quite rough for n few days and
many Of the passengers were sea
sick.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-08-28
HEAT DID IT

NEWPORT. X. L. Aug. ss-The de-
feat 81 X. r. Doherty. the English
tennis champion. yesterday by VIII
liam A. I-arned cf Summit. ~. j..
came as a bitter disappointment to
the Engitahmsn.
The score by sets was a-s. e.. Ga.
sc.
In speaking Of the match thi,
morning Mr.. Doherty said: IT was
the hardest fought game l ever
played. and I attribute my defeat
In part To the Intense heat"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-08-28

pounds.
Mayor Chas. r.. Coon OF Port
Townsend was adjudged the oldest
Elk In the parade. John Reardon.
six feet ten inches. the tallest. and
Frank n. Cole OF Tacoma. the home
Hest. North Yakima had the young
est brother In line.
No drill teams appearing 20 COM
pete for tho gold medals offered as
prizes, the souvenirs were distrib-
uted among the young girls who
marched with the local lodge. There
we're IS OF the girls, led by Miss
Jacque cssad as drum major.
Labor Unions Tomorrow
A number Of we'll known labor
leaders have charge of preparations
for labor union day. Grand Mar
shall william Hickman Moore has
requested each union TO designate an
aide to accompany his union In line.
Elka in uniform viii act as escorts
OF the various unions.
Several fine floats are being ar
ranged by the unions.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-08-28

VICTORIA. n c.. Aug ss.--The
cholera IL reported 10 be spreading
20 a disastrous extent on the other
side OF the Pacific. All the islands
bordering ON the Asiatic continent
are addicted with IA. and the efforts
to check the epidemic have 80 far
proved unavaiiiag. While q u chiefly
confined TO the natives. Europeans
residing there are also contractins "
60 an alarming extent. In Hong
kong on Aug Z there had been re-
ported s9z cases and eft deaths OF
these, six eases and four deaths were
OF Europeans
one thousand and forty mine cases
and Tet deaths are reported At Tien-
tain. inside the city. Outside the city
1918 eases and ta1 death. Reports
from lava aay that hundreds have
died there ~ the epidemic. In Okay-
ANA the disease is reported 10 be
making great ravaaes.
A letter from Kuriin. in the PROV
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-08-28
COAL TRUST
ALARMED

NEW YOI<, Aug. 2s.--The World
says today that the presidents Of the
coal roads In order 10 quiet the pub
lie demand have decided to bring 10
New York and other important
points Immediately = sufficient sup
ply OF anthracite coal to bring the
price down 10 81 per ton.
This coal Is TO come from Wales
and Welsh anthracite can be de-
livered to Atlantic seahoard points
for 1866 per ton.
The great demand at this time OF
year by families who usually pur-
chase In September their winters
supply of coal, has caused the coal
trust to fear public opinion. which
is rapidly growing IN favor OF the
striking miners.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-08-28
Welded FIVE
HOURS

MANILA. Aug. zs.--siiss Jesnette
WIIiiamss ~. D.. Of Colorado univers-
stS. arrived here 70 wed Rudolf Rum
stein. teacher Ia Laxuna province.
Runstsln met his bride al ! o'clock
Ia the morning. and as he Was III a.
was decided 10 have tho wedding al 4
o'clock instead OF AZ : o'clock In the
afternoon. the hour originally set.
They were married. but at I o'clock
Runsfeln succumbcd TO cholera.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-08-28
CHANNEL Is
TOO WIDE


DOVER. Aus. ss---swimmer Hoi-
~. vino started 20 swim the Eng
- channel from Cape Grixnez TO
puvU vas taken from the water n
- ffcm shore this morning Hoi-
IN eusm strongly until few min
~ bsfors BE gave up. His strength
oen<d 10 fail him suddenly and he
hmnme % chilled that he eoud no
mCR make dscixive pregress- ses-
- at Il vas impossible 10 COM
- he ,ssk. he was taken aboard
= nenr which accompanied him at
- IN request He was shaking
~ man with ague-
nnxbein asserts that ne win be sue
uGnfai ~ the next trial. lie made
- alfempt several weeks arc and
- oniv . little more than half
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-08-28
BODIES ARE
SHIPPED

PARIS. Aug ae.-The remains OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles l.. Fair. who
were killed August IL In an automo.
bile accident, were removed from the
Church OF the Madeline yesterday
morning. only n few friends being
present
The flower decorations were very
simple. including cross and a
wreath of white flowers.
The collins were removed and
placed In packing cases. and early
this morning were taken to the ship
which viii return the remains to
this country.
They will be buried In San Fran
cisco. In the family vault.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-08-28
APACHES ON
the MOVE

PHOENIX. Ariz.. Aug. 2s.-set-
tiers In the vicinity OF the abandon
ed Fort Mcdowell reservation are
much troubled by the depredations
OF Apache Indians, who are lettering
about there and foraging upon the
rsnchers. The Indians have been
getting leave OF absence from their
own reservation until about 500 OF
them are now roaming about the.
country. The federal authorities
have been asked TO return the Indl-
ans to their reservation.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-08-28
STRIKER BAYQNETED
With MILITIA STEEL
MANY Wounded in repeated Clashes Between Sol
dierS and Miners al Panther Greek

Ing II possible 10 reach Lsndsford. Al
which place the cars were stoned
Capt. uearhart Of the militia. was
wounded. THE soldiers sot on the
cars and charged the crowd. They
arrested the leader Mccain. Three
other arrests followed a second at
tack on the ear. Many soldiers and
rioters were bruised. several being
eaite seriously hurt.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-08-28
Militia AT
new RIVER

snAREsrox. w. va Aus. -
0<ernor white today ordered sew
~ cornpanies OF militia 10 the New
1ser coal fields. where . deputy was
1ed on by deputies yesterday. The
8riff Of the county has announced
ut he could not protect life and
p1perty. The determination Of the
Derators 70 open the mines
NTH non-un1on labor IL thought Co
Dsrtend serious trouble. unless the
3rfkers can be over-awed by mill
~ authority.
Troops will reach the scene OF yes
isr1ay's mine riot this afternoon. II
, reported here this morning that
here has been a renewal Of the trou-
W. which arose from the forcfhi~
s<iosion of strikers from houses be-
kng1ur TO TIE coal company.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-08-28
YOUNG MOTHER
BREAKS DOWN
With Tears Maggie Hamilton Tells
Her Sad Story

c. r. Gelbsr, charged with taking
advantage OF 1s-year-old Maggie
Hamilton. was brought before Jus
tice George this morning on a Sc
duction charge. The evidence show
ed that the alleged offense was com
mitfed IN Everett, IN Snohomish
county. and that Justice George had
no Jurisdiction. The court ordered
the defendant held for "A hours. how
ever. pending the issuing Of aeduc'
ton warrant from Snohomish coun-
". Attorney Aust. who represented
selber. objected. but was overruleh.
Maggie Hamilton, a pretty is-year-
old girl, now a mother. charges Sell
Der. q young ship carpenter, with SCI
ductlon, under a promise OF marri-
age, The alleged offense was com
mIttsd on July 4. 1901. When the
child mother told her story this
morning. with her fatherleaA babe
in her arms, she broke down and
wept. Her testimony was given In a
str4iRhtforward manner. however.
II developed that the initial offenae
was committed In Everett, and the
case will have to 20 there for trial
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-08-28

leader OF the mob. resisted an at
tempt at his arrest. The soldiers
then drew their haycnets and ran
him through the right side. They
then placed him on an electric car.
after which the troops descended In
to summit Hiii. The rioters creased
the tracks at the stsepeEt place. but
the molormah discovered the fact.
The soldiers sanded the rails. maxi
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-08-28
WILL SHOW
the PEOPLE

PEoUoT POINT. Conn.,. Aug. a.
The entrance to Long Island sound
today liz on complete war footing,
and the army is prepared TO show
the country that Il Is next 10 I'M
possible for an enemy'a navy TO
force a passage and move down up
on New York and other cities along
the coast OF the Sound. Further tar,
get practice has been INDUCED In to-
day at the forts. Scarohlight prac-
tice IL being maintained at night. Ad-
miral Hisginson has proceeded TO
SEA.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-08-28
10! the POOR
INDIAN

u. SALT LAKE CITY, Aus. zs.--sher-
tnsisteusen Of san Juan county.
ian, has wired 10 the Commissioner
=. Indian Affairs at Washington.
Aink ala for the Navajo Indians.
-. - are said % be on the brink Of
svaslon. The trouble IL caused
shs steady droufhs Of the last nine
z which have reduced the In
sar 20 want Christensen states
90 "a .nsy have eaten their last pony
,s. ~ pc Tears an uprising which may
issu seriously to the whites. The
ss-.s are located In the southern
80 y Otah. and in Northern Arf-
go. sna New Mexico. There are
scout 5000 OF them,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-08-28
BIG FIRE
IN IDAHO

SPOKANE. Aug. 9s.-T'he Cameron
r.umber Company's mills sf Har7f
son, Idaho, AZ the southern end OF
Occur D'Aiene lake. were burned
yesterday with about 50o6.o0o feet
Of lumber. The lnaa IL about ss5. 600
with $4,000 insurance. Only the
hardest work by the bucket brigade
saved tho town. as n strong west
wind was blowing.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-08-28
JUMPS TO
HER DEATH

NEW YORK, Aug. zs.--Mrs. Eva
Wfendt. while hysterical with fright,
!<sped from the fourth floor Of a
burning apartment building this
me~nins ana was instantly killed.
lns woman fell upon the paving.
su'klng her head and side. Her skull
y. crushed and several bones brok-
~ -Four men we're also injured by
.nlpihg shorter distances. but none
q them seriously.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-08-28

rauAouA. Pa. AUG. sa--The
~,;dest scenes since the strike OPEN
"a b Panther valley. were Witnessed
- morning al summit Hin and
Sx1tsford Al 5 o'clock this morn
- yroops were marched peacefully
,s-esxh the valley. shortly after
~rra two companies marched into
snuz..t NIL. where thsy we're boot
Il ana stoned. Jimmy Martin. ring
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-08-28
ONE PLANT
RESUMES

HAzLEToN. Pa. Aug. 2s.-one
waahery and colllery resumed work
here today without interference. The
threatened raid by the striking min
ere failed TO materialle.
This is the third time the operators
have attempted TO stnrt,. The col
llery was raided again yesterday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-08-28
SETTLE FOR
LUMP SUM

SAN FRANCISCO. Aux. zs.--Af-
torneyn for Mira Harriet Nelson the
mother OF the late Mrn Charles l..
Fair. announce that Mira Nelson. for
herself and family. kss distinguished
all claim 10 the estate of eother Mr.
or Mrs. Fair. The setfiement was for
cash. and the amount IL underssooa
10 have been sse4eco
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-08-28
AMIABLE
TALKFEST

BERLIN. Aug. 1s.-King Victor
Emanuel OF italy made gala en-.
nance into the city this morning.
He was welcomed by the burgomas-
In in q speech touching on the inn
torfanee of ffrfendf~ relations thar
have existed between Germany and
lzjy for many centuries. The king
fspiied IN a similar vein.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-08-28
A WORD TO
DEMOCRATS

Tomorrow night the democratic
caueusss will be held throughout the
county 10 select candidates for del
eFates TO the convention. Next Tu~s-
day the primaries vifi be held. and
on the following Friday the eonvsn-
tion will convene. The registration
books at the city hail will BE- closed
on Tuesday. primary day, hut will
be- opened the following day. 70 re-
main 50 until ten days before cleo
tIon. A. Monday ~ = holiday az the
city hall the books VIII practically
close on Saturday night.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-08-28
may IMPEACH palma
Opponents Of Cuban President Getting Ready
to Attempt His Overthrow

any crisis IN Cuban government sf-
fairs nor has n been notified officiai-
iy Of an EFFORT being made to impesch
President Palma.
II ~ not denied. however. that
Cuban politics IN In an effcrvescent
condition and that the opponents Of
the Palma administration have made
threats Of Impeachment. Just how
fnr the plans against Palma have
taken shape IL thought TO be q mat
ter OF uncertainty. as conflicting
stories are constantly comins from
Havana
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-08-28

HAVANA. Aug. "a. Charges
against President Palma arising
TO be preferred bv the house have
been prepared and printed and i'm
parchment proceedings against the
president are liable 10 be sprung any
day.
wAsHfNgTON. ID. G., Aug. as.
The state department announces to-
day that although u n IN daily COM
munlcation with Minister sauires at
Havana. II has not been advised Of
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-08-28
PENSIONS

WASHINGTON, y. c.. Aug. a..
The annual report of the auditor OF
the Interior department shows that
the total payment TO pensioners. both
army and navy. for the year ending
Juns 20, 1909, was si37. 10000.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-08-28
AFRAID OF
UNCLE SAM

mar -, =. Aug. IA private teIe-
< M .asm Berlin says the chief top
Italy "a, NE kaiaer and the king Of
slslf +, ~ discuss during the latter's
ton a. csrnany, will be the forma-
Afa.1:,..a European league TO bar OUT
rust competition.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-08-28
Mill. BURN ED

sEDRo-wooILEY. Aug. Esd.
J. Cane A Co.'S new mill at Thorn
wood was burned yesterday, with
all its machinery and n stock OF
lumber. The loss Ia $4,000; insur-
anee. st2.ooo.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-08-28
VERY BOLD
ROBBERY

rpon complaint OF W. c. silver
thorn. a local merchant. W. A. Bee
be, a waiter. was arrested by Pa
trolrnAn Miiliken this morning upon
a charge OF larceny froTa the PET
son. AR. siixorthorn was robbed q
a diamond pin. a gold watch With a
diamond setting ana between SO and
~ IN money. The watch and the
purse that contained this coin we're
found upon Bsebe when he vas
scached al ths station. Tho diamond
pin couid not be found.
Early thin morning silverthorn was
drinking in the Olympus cafe bar
on First avenue south. He had I'M
bl0sa a little too much and became
H.. A porter In the place guided hls
ALTERING steps 70 the alley In the
rear. Bsebe. who was In TIE cafe At
the time. although not employed
there. followed the man cut ana pre-
tended 20 assist him. when both re-
turned TO the oarroom sitverthorn
accused Reebe OF rohbsng him. The
accused man Indignantly denied the
allegation. and dispute arose. The
bartender called a policeman. and
OFFICER MIiilken responded.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-08-28
EDWARD GOES
HUNTING

LONDON, Aug. 2s.--The king went
deer stalking today on the Firth of
Clyde. The royal hunter brought
down a stag at a long shot. The king
10 IN fine spirits. and declared that
he was not In the least fatigued by
the axercise-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-08-28

both men were sent % the police
station. where Sergeant Peer took
charge OF the eAre. nsebs denied
@mphatiesiiy that he had anything to
90 with the robbery. ard silver
thorn. the man who taif he was rob
bod. Was searched by Jailar stspisr
20 see IL ny any chance the money.
watch or pin might have been mis-
placed. No trace % the articles vas
found.
IL vas Beebes turn 70 be search
ed. ana he objected sfrenuousiy. but
he had 70 submit % the oftfeai The
first thing found was the watch.
witch slitsrfhorn ~ once identified
as the one stolen from him. Sext
came the pure. which was also iden-
tined. in this wallet a couple %
saving machine keys we're found.
Search as they would. however. the
diamond pin could not be found.
The evidence against fieehe on the
felony II thought to b. complete.
He is now held IN the city jail.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-08-28
PICNIC ON
LABOR DAY

Elaborate preparations are be-
ing made hy the Western Cen
trail Labor union for the great
labor picnic. which VIII be held
at Woodlan park ON Labor Day,
september I. A general program
OF sporfs TO please al classes
will be hold In the morning
there will be bail same be-
} tween the Retail Clerks Associ-
alton ana the Cooks and Wait
srs' Union. Later the Plumbers
and Linemen will play. and at 4
D O'Clock the winners in the two
xamas VII meet. A balloon as
eenslon and a concert by NsG-
ner's band will complete the
days enjoyment. In the even
Ing a dance will be held. and a
goot orchestra viii furnish the
music for the occasion.
That there viii be a large at
tendance 10 without question.
Already arrangements are be-
ing made BY Local unions 20 at
tend in bodies. There viii be no
parade. but the annual day Of
the lahorine people VIII be cell
eorstet in a1ittinx manner new
} srtheiess.
The new age. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1902-190?, 1902-10-04

fears tine you viii have made some
ereditable beginning. Prudence can
watt
Holy Moses exclaimed Rowan,
springing TO his feet. IL beg your
pardon. But the idea of Prudence
withdrawing for me. Really, you
know
He sat down Imply. And the rain
resounded in the pause that followed.
"To resume" said Judge Prior i'm that
deliberate tone of his which had never
seemed to Rowan so slow before, at
is SO astonishingly easy to mlsmanage
even the simplest matter when one
must plan for two and a woman al
ways bears the major part of the Joint
burden of disaster"
"True. truer' cried Rowan, rising
once more and turning toward the win
dow, which the rain now steadily as
sailed.
The sight reduced him to the level of
desperation where one often finds an
inspiration waiting.
Judge Prior" he exclaimed. this
is all | wish to say: l believe your