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The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1902-07-02
DROUTH PARTLY BROKEN.
The Dews Of Heaven Descended and
Portion OF the Concho
Country Is Visited.

The protracted drouth which
has been prevailing over nearly
all of Texas, has been broken to q
large extent, the precipitation
covering an expansive area, par
ticularly that portion embracing
the strictly farming section-the
cotton region, from Temple east
north, south and intermediate
points of the compass. Sunday
night the clouds came west and
covered quite portion of the
Concho country, including the
following reports received over
the San Angelo Telephone Com
pany's wires: Big rain at Ozona,
90 ranch, Sonora, Eldorado,
Christoval; good rains at Balm
ger, Coleman and Brentwood;
light in Coke county and Miles,
but heavy near Miles; light at
Paint Rock; very good at Eden;
good at McKavett and Menard-
Vile; good at Water Valley. At
San Angelo the wind blew hur-
ricane for quite a while, and many
were in fear of a fulfillment of the
negro prophets prediction that
San Angelo would be washed
away, but there was mary a
wash" nor even a drop, and San
Angelo again event dry"
The Santa Fe passenger was
about s hours late, the delay be-
ing caused by several washouts on
the road beyond Ballinger.
The Foote pasture on Lipan
Flat was partly covered by rain
wetting the ground about two
inches.
L. G. Dupree reports a fine rain
on his place about II miles south
of San Angelo, where he has
about 200 acres in feed crops.
Will Sheppard, of Grape Creek,
was in the city Monday and re-
ported a heavy rain all the way to
within 8 miles of town, Grape
and Dry creeks full up and run
ming over, the latter several hun
dred yards wide at the intersec-
tion of the road.
A rise of several feet came
down North Concho Monday
morning, the turbulent water
reeking with a stencil that "efflu-
waited" for some distance from
the banks and carrying lot of
trash that showed the course was
getting a good washing out, and
the territory drained q needed
cleansing.
South Concho had bigger
rise.
The downpour is of inestimable
value wherever it has fallen, and
its good effects will extend
even to the dry territory, for that
can he relieved of it's starving and
famished dependents. On the
whole much good will result, for
confidence will be restored, and
the opening made for the re-
sumption of trading in live stock
and an improvement in all lines
of traffic.
Hilary Q. Lyles, a we'll known
ex-stockman, now prominent
merchant of Sterling City, is in
San Angelo. He reported rain
up to within six miles of Sterling
City, and tremendous rain and
hail at the Wade ranch, above
Water Valley.
Lee Bros. had q shower on their
upper ranch heavy enough to
cause the water to run on the
ground.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1902-07-02
Odd FeIIows' Installation.

Fort Concho Lodge, No. &C,
Independent Orders of Odd
Fellows, installed it's newly
elected officers last night at the
hall on Chadbourne street, Col.
A. S. CAN'T, District Deputy
Grand Master, acted as installing
officer and indicted the following
into Office:
w. J. Ellis, Noble Grand; Bert
Snyder, Vice Grand; r. M.
Hanks, Secretary; j. E. Brick,
Treasurer.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1902-07-02
Two Convicts Removed.

Last Thursday night, Sheriff
j. l.. Sandlin, of Hood Co. came
in to conduct two negroes, Richard
Green and Ed Smith to the hous-
es provided for them by the May
term of the District court. The
former will serve three years in
the State Reformatory at Gates
vile, and Smith goes to the
State Penitentiary at Huntsville
for five years, both negroes be-
ing convicted of burglary.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1902-07-02
TEXAS WOOL IN BOSTON.

Texas woods continue firm, but
are not quite as active as they
were week ago. Some sales of
six to eight months, stock have
been put through at a clean cost
of 45@47c., and some of the new
years growth woods have been
moved at a clean cost of 50@58c.
In the grease the woods cost as
high as 100. The buyers are out
of the Texas, the STATE having
been practically cleaned up.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1902-07-02

tality of their bright and viva
cious little hostess were: Misses
Eta DeBerry, Effie Neal, Lucille
MADISON, Katie Kelly, Bette
Cooper, Madeline Taylor, Lola
Harris, Lena Anderson, Jeanette
Hagelstein and Zilla Zumwalt.
On the outskirts of the happy
crowd, yet near enough to reach
the ice cream and other good
things, were prospective banker
and two embryo jewellers of rath-
er gallant tendencies, who were
also made partakers of the good
cheer floating round.
If appearance count the Rose
buds "sure had good time"
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1902-07-02
PLEASE CALL AND SETTLE.

/ am obliged to call on all my
kind patrons who are oweing me
for over 30 days to please call
and settle at once. | need che
money and must have it immedi-
ately, If you haven't got it you
can make arrangements with the
bank. HENRY SHORT.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1902-07-02
SOCIAL. 80 =
Miss ItoweiI's Party.

The house of Mr.. J. A. Burns
was the scene of a pleasant social
party on last Thursday evening,
given by Miss Bette Howell, who
provided most enjoyable occa-
sion for the entertainment of her
guests. Various amusements
were INDUCED in and those pres
ent were delighted with the even
ing's enjoyment.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1902-07-02
Adjudged Insane.

At the recent term of the
Sterling county court at Sterling
City, Judge G. D. Coulson pre-.
siding, T. d. Reed, who is we'll
known in this city, was tried be-
fore jury, that rendered YER
dict declaring him possessed of
an unsound mind. His son, R.
A. Reed, of Marlin, was appoint
ed TO act as guardian.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1902-07-02

The latest in wall paper, COM
plete line just in. E. w. Roby.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1902-07-02

Organs $1,000 and upward
Terms to suit purchasers. R. M
Wrjght's Furniture Store,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-07
LET CONTRACT.
Work on the Riparia-Lewiston Line
to Begin at Once.

Portland, Or, Aug. 4.-The contract
for building the Oregon Railroad and
Navigation line on the north bank of
the Snake river between Riparia and
Lewiston was awarded to Wren &
Greenough, contractors. Mr.. Wren
lives at Spokane and Mr.. Greenough at
Missoula, Mont. Work on the new
contract is to begin at once and to be
completed by April Is OF next year.
There are II miles of road TO build, and
this contract covers grading and bridg-
ing for the whole line, involving about
$4,000
The company now has eigh, crews of
engineers on the line ready TO direct
and supervise the work on the several
sections. At Lewiston it will be nees-
sary to construct a bridge l 900 feet
long across the Clearwater river. This
will be made of steel, and its cost will
be about $350,0O0. After the compile
ton OF the roadbed 1t will take about
three months to lay the track and put
it in shape for operation, SO it is not
expected the regular running of trains'
over the new line will begin much be-
fore the first of next August. The
Northern Pacific will use the line jointly
with the o. R. 4 n.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-07
PURCHASE GOODS
DISTANT ACQUISITIONS MAKE
GOOD CSTOMERS.
Hawaiian Islands Alaska. Puerto
Rico and the philippines Buy
Fully $4,000. 90 Worth Of Our
Products Every 'ear..-Material
Increase Since 1885,.

Washington, Aug. 4.-rhe non-con-
tipuous territory OF the lifted States
now furnishes market fors5O 900 900
worth of the products OF heroeople "A
statement just prepared by IT, treasury
bureau of statistics shows thatthe ship
ments from the United Stats to it's
non-contiguous territory durintthe ifs
cal year Just ended have been nround
terms, as follows
To Hawaiian islands. $50, 100000;
Alaska, SIS, 200, 600; Puerto Rico, lO,-
OuO, 900; the Philippines, 100000.
This is practically five times as neh
as the exports to those territories
1897. when none OF them, except Ala.
ka, was under the American flag. TIL,
exports to Puerto Rico in the fiscal " al
1897, for example. were 1883, 1888,
and in the fiscal year 1902 they were
over SIC, 1000, 900, the exact figures for
IL months being more than $4,000, 600
and while the figures for the twelfth
month have not been received. II is GER
tain that the total will exceed $40, O00,'
600. To Hawaii our exports in the
fiscal year 1902 the best estimate OF the
customs authorities is, in found terms,
500. 900 900.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-07
MITCHELL IMSINCERE.
Citizen Alliance Of Wilkesbarre
Accuses Miners idol Of
Duplicity.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Aug. 4.-The Citi.
zens' Alliance closed it's correspondence
with Mr.. Mitchell Of the Mine Workers
in public letter in which his insincer-
ity in his protestations against lawless-
ness is alleged. Another organization
known as the Workingmen's Alliance
was organized at big meeting of men
OF all crafts. A permanent organiza-
ton was formed and its policy, as out
lined by some of the members, will be
to counterfeit the effects of the Citi-
zens' Alliance. The local labor leaders
claim to have discovered big plot hav-
ing for it's purpose the resumption OF
work with men unfamiliar with the
mines. 1t is openly stated that certifi-
Gates as miners are being given out in
lots Of a hundred to The men the con-
pany will send to work when the oppor-
tune time arrives.
Several sensational arrests are looked
for within a few days.
Three thousand citizens and BUSH
ness men have formed a temporary
organization known as the Public AL
lance, which has for its purpose the
ending of the miners strike by arbitra-
zion
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-07
MOVE TO SEATTLE
HEADQUARTERS OF COLUMBIA
WILL BE CHANGED.
General Randall, His STAFF and Other
High Officers will Leave Van.
couver.--The Loss of Army Trade
to City of Portland will BE
Great.

Portland. Or, Aug. 2.-According to
reports current in army circles, the
headquarters of General G. r. Randall.
commander OF the Department of the
Columbia, are to be moved from Van
couver to Seattle. Citizens of Seattle
have been working hard for some time
to induce the war department to make
the change, and although their move
ments were known to the people of this
city, mo great efforts were made by Port
landers to offset them.
When General Randall goes he will
take with him the chief quartermaster,
chief commissary, chief OF ordnance,
paymaster, signal officer and chief OF
surgeons. 1t is natural that the fsup-
plies OF each OF these important
branches OF the department will b.
bought wherever the chief officer re-
sides, SO the loss in business to Port
land may he quickly appreciated.
The reasons given for the removal are
that Seattle is more central than Van
couver. when Alaeka is considered, and
that the head OF the department should
not reside at the garrison. Where the
head officer and the post commander
have different opinions in regard to the
conduct OF the post, there is likely to
be friction. Generals Randall is the
only department commander in the
United States whose headquarters are
in a garrison. The other commanding
generals all reside in cities. A SUBJ
station for the purchase Of supplies will
be retained in Portland. Col. Jacobs,
who has had charge OF the quarter
masters department here since 1899,
will retire from the position within a
few weeks, but who his successor is to
be is not yet made known.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-07
HOT ENGAGEMENT.
South Americans Get Reckless and
Do Real Fighting.

Panama, Aug. 4.-The peace COM
missieners who left here July 90 on
the British steamer Cana to visit the
revolutionary Gen. Herrera, near Aqua,
returned to Panama at noon. They in
formed the representative OF the Asso-
ciated Press that they were unable to
fill their mission because very severe
engagement between Herrera's forces
and the government troops had been in
progress since Tuesday, July 90, when
the revolutionary forces began to attack
Aqua Dulce.
At o'clock Thursday morning the
best battalions of the revolutionary
forces attacked the government en-
tren"hments with fierce courage. The
slaughter of the revolutionists is said to
have been excessive and barbarous.
That same afternoon white flag was
raised in their camp, and they asked
for an armistice during which they
could bury their dead. This was
granted. The losses of the rebels up to
Wednesday, July 80, were reported at
over 200, while the government forces
had had eight men killed and IL
wounded,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-07
BUYS VALUABLE PROPERTY.
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Grasping Opportunities.

Seattle, Aug. BY the sale which
was consulnmated in New York, by W.
f. Guerin, of the terminal properties
and railroad and coal mining interests
of the Seattle and San Franciso Railway
4 Navigation Company, the old Seattle
warehouse and terminal properties in
this city consisting OF a line of railway
crossing the bay, and a warehouse and
much valuable tide land property in
West Seattle, become the property of
the Northern Pacific The deal in
wolves property worth practically ST.
800, 900, as the Leary coal mines are
also included. A new board of direct
ors of the Seattle & San Francisco Rail-
way 4 Navigation Company was elected
at a meeting held in this city, whereby
G. s. Mellen. president of the Northern
Pacific, becomes president of the COM
pany and B. F. Bush. who has charge
of the Northern Pacific coal mines in
the West, is elected vice president and
general manager.
Undoubtedly the deal which was
closed in New York at IA meeting be-
tween representatives OF the Northern
Pacific and Mr.. Guerin, means much
for Seattle. Through this deal, the
Northern Pacific becomes more heavily
interested in Seattle than ever before.
Moreover, the railway extending across
Elliott bay and formerly known as the
West Seattle terminal railway, occupies
most important strategic position,
lying as it does north OF Railroad ave-
nue. and between that thoroughfare and
deep water. The tide lands across
which the railway to West Seattle ex-
tends, are being filled in and within a
few years there will be extensive ware
houses and deep water slips for the ac-
commodation of ocean going craft OF
every description. Entry to these
wharves from Railroad avenue is only
possible by crossing the tracks OF the
railway purchased by the Northern
Pacific.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-07
LARGE INTERESTS INVOLVED.
Klondikers GO to Law over valua.
bic Claims.

Dawson, Aug. 5.-A suit, involving
the largest amount of property ever
contested in the Yukon, was filed in the
territorial court against Charles Wor-
den, wealthy Klondiker, also holder
Of valuable real estate in Sattle, and
the estate of his deceased brother.
William Zahn seeks third OF the in
I: .ests of Charles F. Worden and the
estate OF Caggie Worden, the brother.
Zahn came into the country in 1896
from Petaluma, Cal, with the Worden
brothers. The Worden boys staked
claims Nos. 25 and 26, Eldorado, and
became two of the wealthiest miners OF
the klondike, and are now reputed to
have taken out perhaps $1,000, 900,
while the claims are still heavy pro.
ducers.
Zahn alleges in his statement of
claim in the court that he and the Wor-
den brothers made an agreement at
Petaluma, before coming into the Yu-
kon, that they should all share and
share alike in whatever any of them
should stake or acquire IN mining, and
on this contention he basis claim for
a third OF the entire output of the two
famous Eldorado claims and third in
terest in each OF the claims. At the
time when the big strike was made in
the Klondike. Zahn and the Worden
boys were on the Stewart river, where
they had been working oars.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-07
Roralma Injured.

Hartford, Conn, Aug. 5.-An acct
dent marred what was expected would
prove TO be the greatest trotting event
in turf history In the third heat of
the $50, 900 match race between Lord
Derby, owned by E. E. Smithers, of
New York, and Boralma, of which
Thomas w Lawson, OF Boston, lis the
owner, the latter horse SUSTAINED an in
jury which caused him to be drawn,
and the race was given to Lord Derby.
The result was bitter disappointment,
not only to the owner OF the Boston
horse, but to the.general public, which.
to the number OF 1000 ccngreeated at
Charter Oak Park.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-07
CAUSES COMMENT.
San Francisco Dislikes Migration OF
Soldiers.

Soldiers.
San Francisco. Aug. 5.-Word has
been received that the Sixty.second
company of Coast artillery, Capt. Clar-
ence Deems commanding. which has
been on duty at Fort Mason for some
time. has been ordered to Fort Worden,
Wash. This makes the third company
OF Coast artillery which has been with
drawn from this harbor in the last
month and ordered to duty on Puget
Sound. With these three companies
there were scarcely enough artillery
men in this harbor. which is the
strongest in the United States. and the
fact that San Francisco is being strip.
ped to supply the posts OF Puget Sound
is causing considerable comment.
The Notifications OF San Francisco
are SO strong that no hostile ship would
dare to try to pass her guns, providing
they we're properly manned. A COM
paratively small force is sufficient to
keep the guns in order. but they are all
worked by very complicated high-power
machinery, and it is necessary that the
artillerymen, officers and men. he sta
toned near the Notifications so as to
get the benefit of continual drill.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-07
LEOPOLD COMING.
King of the Belgians Will Visit the
United States.

Paris, Aug. Am his new magnifi-
cent home in Massachusetts avenue,
Washington, D. c., Thomas F. Walsh
will next winter entertain the first
European king who ever visited Ameri-
ca.
And "Tom' Walsh, his partner, and
himself a"king" OF money and mines,
will be the royal visitors host.
1t is said that King Leopold OF Bel
GUM is surely going and his visit will
not be, one purely for pleasure. Accord.
ing to the program, as reported, Mr.
Walsh is to take his majesty on a tour
of the states in private car, the tour
to conclude at Mr.. Walsh's famous
Camp Bird mine. Here the miner will
show the king how he makes money,
and Leopold will bring back valuable
suggestions to be used in the de, elop-
-ment OF his Belgium mines.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-07
1RACY's MOVEMENTS.
Whereabouts Of the Outlaw for
Past Few Days.

w nere0OOut6 OF the OUTLAW LOT
Past Few Days.
Wilbur, Aug. 5.-Charles Mccarthy,
who has a ranch on Marlin hollow, -
miles south of here. came in and re-
ported that a man answering Tracy's
description, riding gray horse, having
q rife strapped to his saddle carrying
two revolvers and leading a pack horse,
called at his house Sunday morning and
inquired the direction and distance to
Wllhas, Davenport, Reardon and
EPFague.
Spokane, Aug. 4.-From latest in.
formation it is believed that Tracy is
making his way by night rides in a
roundabout manner toward Davenport.
Saturday night, stranger riding a
horse like the last one appropriated by
the outlaw, passed the house OF John
Sterrett, on Connewai creek, IL miles
rom Davenport. He inquired the way
to Davenport from Mrs. Sterrett, but
did not come near the house, shouting
his inquiry from the road. Posses are
guarding every outlet from the section
where the outlaw is supposed to be, and
there are rumors OF his being seen in
several places Saturday.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-07
NEWS OF THE DAY
ITEMS FROM VARIOUS PARTS OF
THE WORLD
Outside the State Of WashIngton-Resume OF
the Less Important, Though Not Less
Interesting, Happenings Of the Past Week
in Condensed, but Comprehensive
Form.

Secretary Shaw says that he is not a
presidential candidate.
Inquiry into the alleged shooting OF
President Loubet of France proves the
story to be untrue.
Whitelaw Reid, special ambassador OF
the United States to the coronation OF
King Edward. has returned.
J. Pierpont Morgan emphatically de-
MES that he will retire from business
on his return to the United States.
Three persons were fatally hurt and
eight others seriously injured by train
hitting street car at Terre Haute.
Ind.
Commodore Joseph f. Montgomery,
the veteran Confederate commander,
who in the Civil war almost succeeded
in capturing General Grant, is dead at
the home OF his son in Chicago.
United States Senator NJ. s. Quay
was swept ont to sea by a violent storm
while fishing in a small boat off Attain
tic City. The senator had IA narrow
escape but the boat rode out the storm.
The famous Dominican church at
Venice, is in danger OF collapse.
Three children were drowned in AL
legheny river at Pittsburg, while in
swimming,
Alfred n. Wise, pioneer banker OF
Freeport, Ills, who was widely known
in the West, is dead.
Russias financial agent at Washing
ton officially states that the recent
note from Russia to the powers on the
Brussels sugar conference, was not in
tended for the United States.
Pablo Mauras, the Filipino bandit
who has terrorized the Island OF Romb-
lom for ten years, was captured by ma
tive constabulary, bnt with his arms
tied sprang from boat and was
drowned.
General Fi1min's army has been
forced to retreat in Hayti.
King Edwards illness is now alleged
to have been brought on by an automo-
bile accident of which the public was
unaware.
A passenger train ran through an
open switch at Los Angeles, crashed
into an oil car and wrecked the engine
and five cars.
The Montana supreme court decided
against F. A. Heinze and the Montana
Ore Purchasing Company, in the con-
test for ownership Of the Snowbird mine
at Butte.
In long speech at Mountain Lake
Park, Md, WilliamJ. Bryan practical
~ declared that he would not again be
a candidate for president, and he
strongly reiterated his free silver belief.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-07
PROTESTS RECEIVED.
Railroads Object to Montana's As
sessment Increase.

Helena. Aug S.-The state board of
equalization has received protests from
representatives of railroads operating in
Montana, against the increase OF 1876
per cent. in railroad assessment OF the
state. They will be given a hearing
next week. A raise in the assessment
means that railroads will pay between
s420, 900 and $450. 900 more in taxes
in Montana for this year than last.
Gov. Toole favored the increase OF 500
per cent. but the state auditor and
state treasurer, who with himself con-
stituted the majority OF the board, in
duced him to accept the assessment as
made
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-07
Morgan Buys a House.

New York, Aug. Al. Pierpont
Morgan has just purchased from Geor-
giana, the Countess OF Dudley, her
handsome house at No. SO Grosvenor
street, cables the Worlds London cor
respondent. The house stands at the
corner of Davies street and is most con-
veniently situated. Lady Dudley had
her house beautifully decorated and
finished At cost Of nearly 5000. 900.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-08-07
Sentries Will Shoot.

Shenandoah, Pa, Aug. 5.-The en-
tire Eighth, regiment was called to
arms as result of three attacks by men
in ambush. who attacked the troops
now in camp on the plateau outside the
town. These attacks are becoming so
frequent that Brigadier General Goblin
has decided to adopt stern measures to
end them. A double guard. eupplied
with ball cartridges, surrounds the
camp and sentries have been instructed
that ii stone throwing is repeated they
must shoot to kill, and investigat. after
wards.