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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-06-30

RECOVERY
Doctors Report Only
Favorable Progress

LONDON. June so.--wiih the cx-
eeption Of a somewhat unsatIsfac-
tory condition OF the operation
wound the official bulletin regarding
the kings condition at ie o'clock this
morning ls OF n favorable tone. The
bulletin ends a. follows. His maj
esty has slept well. The dressing
OF his wound gives much distress,
but there are no bad symptoms Of
any kind
The general public is becoming
moro convinced as the days wear on
that his maJeEty's recovery Is but a
matter Of time. There were but few
watchers az the palace gates during
the night and the crowds there this
morning were nothing compared to
the size OF those OF last week.
The doctors are now hopeful of the
kings passing "Wednesday without
any uutoWard symptoms. on that
day his recovery win be almost CON-
pletely assured.
Isater-=It was officially announced
this afternoon that the king was re-
moved to a couch yesterdayafor sew
eral hours and was much benefited
by the change.
The kings removal to the couch
was carried out under Dr. Trexes'
direction. Six attendants. holding at
as many points Of sheet upon which
the king lay. lifted him clear off the
bed 10 the couch. Trcves regulating
their movements by raising and low
erinR his hand.
His ma eEty was again removed TO
couch this afternoon He occasion
ally sees his children. but the inter-
views are very short. The utmost
quiet Is enforced. The king sees no
correspondence and IL not APP
preached on any matters OF state.
His courage and patience call for the
greatest admiration. He r. an ideal
patient. never complaining and i'm
piicitly following any instructions
given him by the physicians.
Later.--A 7 o'clock official bulletin
shows even more favorable condi-
lions than did the morning bulletin.
II says: The king had a fairly com
Portable day. and discomfort In his
wound has been much less"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-06-30
SAD DEATH
OF BABY BOY

Frank Floyd. the 2-months-oId
child Of II. G. Floyd, day telegraph
operator at Auburn. was crushed to
death BY a falling sample table at
that place yesterday. The body has
been shipped 70 Olympia by Butter
worth & Sons for lnterment.
The baby was playing In a sample
room Of the Green River hotel, al
which place his parents were stay
ing. The little fellow crawled up on
heavy counter used az sample
table and pulled Il over. He was
pinloned under It and almost Instant
" killed. The noise Of the falling
counter attracted the attention OF
several people who ran 70 the room.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-06-30
PICS
ON LAST LEGS

Another Madison park Illegal
liau0r selling case came up before
Police Judge George this morning.
Mrs. O. Schweitzer, who runs a
blind pig at Madison park, was
the defendant. She appeared for
trial after having been brought into
court on bench warrant. Last
week her case was called, and by her
non appearance she forfeited $50
bail. Today Judge George added
another $50 fine, and entered up a
15-dsy sentence In the city jail
against her. The jail sentence was
suspended provided no more liquor
be sold by her at the park.
Judge George has decided TO stamp
out the evil, and II high fines will
not accomplish the end, he believes
fail sentences Will.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-06-30
BIG FAILURE OF CROPS
IS FEARED BY EXPERTS
"Corn King" Phillips Precipitates Panic on
Chicago Board Of Trade

his attempt 10 work the big corner,
he will not only be able to pay off all
his former debts, but viii also have a
good balance left on hand for future
pfunging. An effective corner such
as he Ia working would net him more
than a million dollars.
Later.--By noon the excitement
had reached the proportions OF a
panic. Armour innugurated big
bull movement by buying a million
bushels of wheat for September de-
livery. other big buyers bid In all
future deliveries OF wheat offered.
Tho brokers issued statements pre-
dieting q serious partial famine In
corn, oats. and wheat unless n
change I'm the weather comes soon.
The opinion Of experts IL that the
crops have reached a crucial stage.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-06-30

have been the loser by thousands had
the improper use Of It's money been
discovered. On each occasion, how
ever. until three years ago, the
amount was made good.
A long run OF III luck commenced
three years ago that steadily con-
tinued up 10 the present day, when
this gamblers found themselves owing
the bank more than 100000, In adj
diti6n to this. Robertson says. all his
previous winnings were swept away
until he found himself confronted
with discovery and totally without
means Of restitution. More arrests
are expected before night.
In his confession Robertson says
he was the prime mover in the steal
ing and that his assistants merely
got small portion OF the winnings.
lie has been leader ia society here.
has scores ~ friends and has always
been regarded as "a man Of unques-
toned integrity.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-06-30

CHICAGO, June 3o.--"Corn King"
PHILIPPE. backed by Gates, is credited
with having bobbed up again in a.
spectacular a way as of old, ana the
result Wa that sensational advances
in July wheat marked the opening OF
the board OF trade today. The price
advanced from 70 10 7fiA cents In n
few minutes. putting many OF the
smaller fry out Of business and max
ing some OF the heavy operators show
signs Of worrtment.
While the general bull indications
were large responsible for the rise
the continued rains added TO the ef-
feet. Taking advantage OF the con-
ditions the Phillips-Gates combina-
tion also bulied oats and september
corn. forcing an advance OF n cent
or more. III Phillips II successful In
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-06-30
UNDER WHEELS

REDRo-wooLEY. wash. June
a0.=-Joseph y. fioughton was run
over by a Northern Pacific freight
train. near McMurray yesterday and
sustained such serious injuries that
tho right foot and front portion Of
the left we're amputnted. The train
was brought 10 a HtnndstIll and the
unfortunate man placed on a Fat car
and carried 20 this city. where he
lies at ST. Elizabeth hospital.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-06-30

pany's properties at little less than
81 COO. 600. This figure. low az u was,
the board Of equalization sttil fur
Their reduced until In the end the val
uation was finally placed at $500. 900
In round figures.
Since that time the electric COM
pany has proHpercd and IL now bond
Cd for and presumably paying good
interest on approximately 81. 0no. 900.
IL II Assessor Baiicy's determination
20 tav this bonded valuation just as
he would tax n poor transfers
wagon. team and household goods
IN other words. Justly and neither
higher nor lower than the law directs.
A few weeks ago printed schedules
were sent out tn each large property
owner in the county upon which lists
Of all taxable personal property were
10 be returned. short time after
wards the schedule sent the Electric
company was returned duly filled
out and solemnly sworn TO as re-
quired by law.
Here Ia Good One
In this list the Electric company's
officials made oath that the value %
IT, taxable property exclusive of real
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-06-30
Will. Obey
THE LAW

william steffcn. proprietor OF the
Madison Park pavilion, said TO a
Star reporter today, II wish you
would state to the public that have
a abandoned tho sale OF liquor az the
pavilion. None has been sold there
for two weeks and none will be sold
In future. unless I am granted n
license by the city council. I propose
TO obey the law. II IL best all around
to have this fact known"
DO you expect this matter 10
come up again In the council to-
ni4htf" duerted the reporter.
aNo. l do not"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-06-30

For the first time on record the
street railways Of Seattle will this
year pay taxes on the same basis
as the poor man who knows not OF
the ways rich corporations have OF
evadfng or hoodwinking the assessor.
County Assessor w. a. Bailey, who
Ii now completing his second term
in the office and who was not can
didate for denomination before the
recent Republican county conven-
ton, has resolved 10 bring his Off
ciaI career to close by assessing
at It's rightful valuation for the pur-
poses of taxation the intangible "a
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-06-30
SEATTLE ELECTRIC co.
MUST PAY FULL TAXES
AISLE ssoR CORPORATION IS TRYING TO ELuDE
JUST puEs-HE FIXES PROPERTY VALUE AT 100000 IN
STEAD or sese7eo. FIGURE TURNED IN BY THE COM.


we'll as the tangible property OF the
Seattle Electric Company, which
owns all Scattle's street railways
with one exception. The intangible
property consists 81 the numerous
street paiiway and power distributing
franchises which constitute the most
valuable assets the Electric company
has.
Last Years Act
Last year. owing to the fact that
the street railway consolidation was
still incomplete and many lines yet
uHelsss, Assessor Bailey fixed tho
taxable value Of the electric COM
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-06-30
The Whaler Be|videre Finds Them Near the Do
mGde Islands Passengers and Crews of Both
Steamers Are We|I--Have Plenty Of Provi-
sions-Steamer Centennial Brings
the News From Nome

The steamship Centennial Northwestern Commercial Co.,
Capt C F. Strand as this morning
nth Portland Jean sup
posed Arctic safe eighty
north OF Diomede islands off Cape Prince of Wales.
The revenue cutter Thes stands by waiting for the
r,duay dissolving ieeHoe to entirely break All hands
aboard three vessels WELL with provisions plenty The
news brought Nome by the whaler Belvdcre
passed within mile of the three The whaler
arrived Nome June the the Centennial sailed.
is reported that the Jeanne laying miles off Nome
early May rs waiting for the ice break that she might
make harbor Portland days
to the westward lay the purpose. The
began accumulate from the north and both
sells.
For days breaks occurred. and again
would close But owing the ateness of the
the clear which had up time.
outlook from hastily rugged the officers of
two DAYS later Il was at first decided make break through
the foes. but this abandoned
when that the foes ahead gradually shifting
the and setting towards the north again.
The report by saying danger
within few days. clear win be had with but
small effort
1t has been generally believed that both the Jeanie and
the the Nome City the first
turn Nome brought down the startling that the
Portland had been through the straits into the Arctic
evening June When the Nome City left Nome the
cutter Thets had gone the of the Portland.
The Jesne sailed from Seattle May had been
sighted by any and reports brought Seattle
anatng officers of the John Kmbal that natives
Nunvak island had said that vessel answering the descrp
ton of the eanie wrecked and all hands lost off
time prior june This story could
verified the Indians who made the could
speak English and only by signs did they make known that
shipwreck had taken place.
As late as last Saturday morning when John Kim
ball arrived this report still and believed by
tna
of the Charles D. Lane, which occurred last
year.
At the time the Centennial sailed from Nome at
June Oregon Discovery Dora Indiana, Ehu Thomp
Senator Bevdere Arthur b. schooner Sequoia and bark
Americana in port The Senator still in
although the FIRST class had been landed
the morning of the Ioh The Americana waiting for the
ice that she could continue her voyage to Point
Clarence The Centennial passed threemasted schooner
probably Vega June Unimak Capt Strand
just before sailing heard report that the Belvdere had
other mission Nome besides reporting the safety the Port
land eane This the services OF the
Bear for Arctic but the Bear had not yet
that time Capt Strand denies reports that
Oregon disabled Dutch harbor Said he THE Ore
gon port left Nome and nothing the
with her. except minor leaks around the rudders
The Centennial brought down the remains OF C. ]. Cor
nellie minor and a native Of Montreal He killed by
dynamite explosion at Boulder creek, Jan.
The passengers the Centennial were: Rev. C. H. IL
Bloor Mrs W. T. Perkins Charles Russell and wife, W. p
Wetherbee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-20
EASY TO REACH POLE.
pr. Cook Says Talk of Danger Is All
 Rot.

New York, September 19.-Dr. Frederick A. Cook of Brooklyn, who was with Lieu tenant Peary on one of his Arctic trips and with the Blegica expedition to the South Pole as chief surgeon, expresses the opinion that Peary's latest endeavor was by no means a failure and that the explorer has added material to the an- nals of science which will be found in- valuable, In fact, more valuable than the actual discovery of the pole itself.
 "All this talk about the terrible dan gers to be met before reaching the pole Is sheer rot" continued Dr. Cook. "A man, all things taken into account, is just as safe on the Arctic ice fields as he is in New York. There are no fever germs there. no contagious disease, no miasimatic, swamps, no sewer gas, no de- caying vegetables no rotting rags. Everything Is on ice. There is no dan ger in travelling the ice fields nor from the cold, which is not so severe as the cut of the saline blasts on the Atlantic sea coasts.
 Ut is the food question" he added. that was the cul de sac that closes up the way to the pole. When this prob lem is solved, reaching the pole will, in my opinion, be quite a simple undertak- ing"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-20
state AppoIntments.

Montgomery, September 19.-(Specia1.)- The governor today made the following appointments:
 Jefferson-w. H. Tharpe, notary public at Birmingham; A. J. Camp, notary pub lie at Birmingham.
 MarshaIl-Samuel M. York, notary pub lie and justice of the peace in beat F, al Union Grove.
 CIarke-L. M. White. justice of the peace in beat 14 at Clarkesville.
 Marion-John R. Wilson, constable in beat 16, at Pikeville; w. J. Cochran, justice of the peace, in beat 10. at Pearces Mill. N
 The governor has appointed the follow ing delegates to the Farmers National congress, which meets at Macon, Ga, October to 10: Hon. J. Craig Smith of Selma, John H. Minge of Faunsdale, E. G. Caldwell, Jacksonville. Robert 'Lide of Livingston, Robert A. Hardie of Uniontown, James Deas of Suggsville, B. F. Ellis of Orrville, A. Y. Glover of Forkland, John Hampton, Jr., of Hunts vile, E. T. Randle of Union Springs, M. V. Clapp of Abbeville, George Rains of Albertville, W. D. McCurdy of Lowndes- boro, J. c. Folsom, J. e. Moore of Fol- som, Frank Bates of Hamburg W. N. Banks of Hurtsboro, J. D. Bryant of Canton Bend, Frank P. Morrisette of Newberne, D. A. Bishop of Tlladega, R. J. Reynolds of Abbeville, Hiram flaw kins of Hawinsville Wintson Garth of Huntsville, H. c. Lamar of Showdown, s. D. Dantzler of Kingston, w. L. Douglas of Center Star, Cliff T. King of Leighton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-20
CARS SMASHED
 INTO SPLINTERS
FIVE PERSONS KILLED IN HEAD ON COLLISION IN PENNsYLvA- NlA-FAiLURE TO FLAG TRAIN CAUSED ACCIDENT.

Pittsburg, September 19.-Five tralnmen were Killed and two seriously injured as the result of a head-on collision between Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg and Pittsburg and Western passenger trains at Wilmer station on the Pittsburg and Western railroad about 10 o'clock today. A number of passengers were cut and bruised by flying splinters and broken glass, but none were seriously hurt.
 The dead:
 George Chugerty, brakeman Of a local train, who was on the engine of the Buffalo. Rochester and Pittsburg train.
 William Benedict, engineer B. R. 6 P. train.
 Thomas E. Dugon fireman. B. R. 6 P. train.
 Fay DeMoss a bailermaker who had been travelling on the P. 6 ". engine.
 William Graham, fireman P. & W. train.
 The following were seriously injured:
 H. k. Chambers, engineer P. & W. train; may die c. W. Crossman, ex- press messenger B. R. & P. train; will recover.
 The accident, 1t is alleged. was due to the failure to flag the passenger train. The Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg and the Pittsburg and Western railroads occupy the same tracks at Butler, Pa. About half mile this side of Witmer station is long curve. A freight train became disabled on the westbound track OH the curve this morning, and as work is beind done on a new tunnel 1t necessi- tated all trains being run on the other track. By some mistake, 1t Is said, the trains were allowed to come together in- stead of holding the one until the other had passed.
 The impact was terrific and both en- zines were wrecked and the baggage cars reduced to kindling wood.
 The passengers were thrown from their seats and cut and bruised, but fortunately none were hurt severely enough to ne- cessitate their being sent to a hospital As soon as the news of the disaster was received at Pittsburg a relief train was dispatched to the scene with physicians and the seriously injured were brought to this city. The Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg train was the regular morning express, northbound, while the Pittsburg and Western was an accommodation train for Pittsburg. The miraculous escape of the passengers was due, it is thought. to the fact that the trains were vesti- buled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-20
VAUGHAN WILL NOT
 DENY THE STORY
SAYS HE HAS NOTHING TO SAY IN REGARD TO THE REPORT FROM MoNTcoMERY-PAPERs FROM APPLICANTS REACH CAPITAL.

William Vaughan stated yesterday that he had received no information from Washington giving the details of his re- moval from office When asked If the report from Montgomery that it was due to failure to file certain suit in the chancery court he asked to be ex- cused from replying. saying:
 'I really have nothing whatever to say on the question"
 Mir. Vaughan would neither deny or confirm the report. In local circles, however. 1t Is generally believed that this might be the cause, since the informa- ton from Montgomery Is claimed to be absolutely official In Washington the statement is still being made that noth Ing will be given out until the attorney general returns from Paris.
 The following special was received from Washington last night
 Candidates for District Attorney Vaughans place-and they are numerous are not conining themselves to the mail and telegraph. An express wagon drove up to the department of justice this morning and an official receipted for large box containing the papers of we'll known north Alabama attorney.
 Attorney General Knox returns from Paris tomorrow morning and will likely be at his desk Monday to look over the list of candidates.
 .'Col. William Youngblood of Blrming- Tam has arrived"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-20
TUSCALOOSA
Phi Delta Theta Boys Entertain With
 Opening Dance.

Tuscaloosa, September 19.-(Special)- The Phi Delta Theta fraternity, one of the most popular at the State university opened the season last evening tith most delightful german. There was T large number of visiting young ladies present. Arthur W. Stewart of Marion l popular man of O2. led. assisted by Miss Annalee Fitts. The couples were: A. W. Stewart and Miss Annalee Fitts MT. Dobbins and Miss Annie Searcy, E. W. Pettus and Miss Annabell Pearson, Cess ner McCorvey and Miss Mittie Ellen Ashley of Montgomery H. B. Robinson and Miss Jennie Hood of Birmingham, J. H. Stewart and Miss Mary Kennedy Victor H. Murphey and Miss Annie Flinn of Montgomery, O. D. Jones and Miss Ethel stringfellow, T. W. Coles and Miss Louise Crawford H. B. Searcy and Miss Annie Welch of Uniontown. H. A. Snow and Miss Julia Royal of Jackson, Miss, Fat Robertson and Miss Saidee Hester, Dr. R. J. Hargrove and Miss Lucia VanHoose, R. M. Spivy and Miss Hannah Stewart of Marion, E. M. Finch and Miss Eddimae Hester, Washington Moody and Miss Evelyn Searcy, Mir Miller and Miss Mary Perker, w. H. Ki- ger and Miss Eleanor McCorvey, G. ". Andrews and Miss Alyce Wildman, E. L. clarkson and Miss Marion Hamilton of Birmingham, T. H. Jack and Miss Alice Ashley, Fred G. Stickney and Miss Alma Gluck, Marion B. Mabson and Miss Anna Moody.
 Major and Mrs. James Spence havo returned from their summer vacation spent In the west.
 Mrs. Marshall and Mrs T. M. Leather, wood and little son have returned from Monteagle, where they have been sum mering.
 The Young Mems Christian association and the Young Women's Christian asso- citation will give Q reception at the presi- dents mansion this evening. A splendid musical programme will be the principal feature Of the evening.
 The QuaRers were delightfully."- enter tained by Miss Katie Belle Harrison at her home on Crescent City avenue yes- terday. At the conclusion of the pro- granme a guessing contest was entered into. in which Miss Clara Werner proved the successful contestant The following was the programme for the afternoon Piano solo. Miss Annie Belle Pearson; reading. Miss Alma Chuck; song. Miss Martha Thorington; reading Miss Clara Werner: piano solo, Miss Mary Newell Majors.
 Mrs. s. P. Cade, Mrs. c. B. Werner and little son have returned from Monteagle, where they have been spending the sum mer.
 The number of students registered at the university was 175 100 of whom were old students. There were thirty-hve law students who matriculated the first day, It Is very probable that the class will contain seventy-five members.
 Mrs. B. Friedman has returned from visit to relatives at Dalton. Ga.
 o. W. Sedgwick of Brown university has arrived and will coach the varsity football team.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-20
MONEY FOR THE HOME.
As Result of Gen. Torrance's Appeal
 Capt. Falkner Has $500.

Montgomery September 19.-(Special)- Colonel Falkner has now received con- siderable over $500 for the Confederate home at Mountain Creek as the result of General Torrance's appeal. Camp Lomax. the older camp here, has had a meeting and joined with Camp Falkner in express ing thanks and appreciation for the timely assistance.
 Colonel Fallkner announces new me- morial scheme in connection with the home. The main building, which will con- tain the grand hall. offices, library and the like. is now under construction. The first story is to be of squared logs. and each contributor of s10 to its erection will be given the privilege of naming some old veteran whose memory will be made lasting by a metal plate, engraved with his name and services and placed on one of the logs. Falkner has given ten dollars himself, and his fathers name will be commemorated in this way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-20
SEYENTY-EIGHT NEGORES KILLED
 IN \ CHURCH STAMPEDE
Continued from First Paeel

vention, when asked last night what eff feet this would have on the convention. stated that the meetings would go on just the same until the adjournment Monday He said that at the meeting this morning, organized action would be taken looking to the caring for the in jured and the transportation home or those in a condition to travel. Our meeting up to this unfortunate and shocking occurance," continued Dr. Morris. 'has been the most pleasant and satisfactory, from every point of view, that we have ever had. This terrible affair tonight is one of the things that happens that cannot be explained, and we can only deplore its occurrance.p
 The reason assigned why there were so few, approximately, of the visiting delegates killed is that the delegates, having nothing else in hand but the work of the convention, arrived early and oc- cupied the front seats, while the negroes of Birmingham, most of them being em- ployed, did not arrive until late and nec- essarily took the seats in the rear. Those in the front of the church and on the platform made their exit by two side entrances which led from the pulpit through the basement to the outside. while those in the back seats had to es- cape only by a ten-foot entrance, walled in by two walls of brick, and between these walls Is where majority were killed