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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-29
ANOTHER WEEK OF RAIN.
the Country Interferes with
Farm Work,

Washington, July 23.-The weather
bureaus weekly summary of crop con-
ditions is as follows:
The lower Missouri and upper Missis-
sippi valleys and lake region have con-
tinued to suffer from excessive rains,
which have also interrupted farm work
In the Ohio valley and in portions of the
middle Atlantic states and New England.
Much injury to crops and other prop
erty has resulted from overflows in Iowa
and portions of Illinois, Missouri and
Michigan. Drought has been largely re-
lieved in the southern states, but ex-
tensive areas in that section are still
much in need of rain, especially the
northern portions, extending from Okla
bona eastward to the Carolinas. The
temperature conditions as whole have
been favorable. although rather low in
the northern Rocky mountain districts.
The north Pacific coast states sustained
considerable damage from high winds,
and the Dakotas and Minnesota from
hailstorms in scattered localities.
The corn crop has made splendid prog
ress In the states of the central valleys,
except in Iowa and limited portions of
Missouri and Illinois, the condition OF
the crop in Iowa being fairly good on
we'll titled uplands, but great damage has
resulted from floods on the river bottoms
of the southern and eastern portions Of
that state and in northern Illinois. High
~ favorable reports are received from
Nebraska, Kansas. and the greater part
of Missouri and Illinois. and decided
improvement in the condition of the
crop in the Ohio valley Is Indicated
Rains have interfered with the harvest
Ing of winter wheat where unfinished in
the extreme northern districts, and have
also been unfavorable for threshing in
the central valleys, while considerable
wheat in shock in the lower Missouri
valley has been damaged. Harvesting
continues in California and has begun in
Oregon where it is filling nicely. The
crop in both Oregon and Washington
has, however, sustained considerable
damage from recent high winds.
Spring wheat has advanced favorably
IN the principal spring wheat states, but
has sustained injury in scattered local
tiles from hailstorms.
Dat harvest is finished in the southern
states and is in progress in the central
valleys, and while lodging Is extensively
reported from the Ohio, upper Mississi,t
pi and Missouri valleys and lake region,
the general condition of the crop con-
tinues satisfactory.
In Tennessee, Kentucky and MARYLAND
the condition of tobacco is somewhat less
favorable than in the previous week. but
the crop has done we'll in Indiana. Ohio
and Virginia. Cutting and curing are
progressing favorably in the Carolinas.
apple prospects are somewhat i'm
proved In Missouri, and promise well in
portions of Oklahoma, Kansas Nebras-
ka and Michigan. The outlook in New
York is less promising. but continues
favorable in New England. Generally
throughout the Ohio valley and middle
Atlantic states the indication are for a
very poor crop.
Haying has been Interrupted and much
hay spoiled by rains in the lower Mis-
souri, and upper Mississippi valleys and
portions of the lake region
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-29
GRIP WAS TOO STRONG.
Man Loses Hand Because of a
Friends Too Hearty Greeting
Girls Wrist Is Broken.

Des Moines, Ia, July 23.-Capt. j.
N. McClanahan, a prominent politi-
clan of Corydon and ex-grand master
of the masonic order of Iowa, lost his
right hand from the effects of hand
shake with a friend whom he had not
met for number of years. The meet
ing between the two took place sew
eral months ago, and the grip received
by his friend was so hard that several
of the small bones were broken and
afterward caused cancerous growth.
He was in Chicago hospital for sew
eral weeks taking treatment and was
advised by the surgeons to have the
member amputated. The operation
took place Tuesday.
Lancaster, Pa, July 23.-Miss Min
ME E. Bowman, of this city, has
broken wrist as the result of the cor
dial handshaking of young Philadel-
phia athlete. The young man did not
realize the force he was applying, but
the girl is seriously injured.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-29
WISCONSIN REPUBLICANS.
State Convention Concludes Its ses-
sions-The Ticket Nom-
mated,

Madison, Wis, July 1S.-The repnb-
licans of Wisconsin finished their
work in convention at s:35 Thursday
night after nominal ting the following
ticket:
For Governor-Robert NJ. Ia Toilette,
OF Madison renominated).
For Lieutenant Governor-James O.
Davidson, of Soldiers Grove.
For Secretary of State-Walter l..
Houser, of Mondovi
For State Treasurer-John ]. Kempf, of
Milwaukee.
For Attorney General-L. NJ Sturde-
ve.nt, of Neillsville.
For Superintendent of Public Instruc-
tlon-Charles Omm p Cary, of Delavan.
For Railroad Commissioner-John w.
Thomas. of Chippewa.
For Insurance Commissioner-Zeno NJ
Host. OF Milwaukee.
Gen. George E. Bryant was reflect
ed as chairman of the state central
committee without opposition.
Gov. La Toilette was given a great
ovation upon being escorted to the
convention hall after being notified
of his nomination. The delegates
arose en- masse when the governor
made his appearance and cheered vo-
ciferously. He electrified the dele
gates and visitors in the delivery of
his speech of acceptance, the feature
of which was a singing rebuke to
those of the party who failed to sup
port the principles laid down in the
last platform.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-29
DOUBLE HANGING.
Condemned Mans Last Utterances
Were Curseslartner in Crime
Meets Death Quietly,

Greenville, Miss, July 23.-With
curses on his lips, with eyes bloodshot
and with the expressed wish that the
people of Greenville perish in the
fires of hell, Ashley Cooke died here
Tuesday. With him, but silently, Tom
Lauderdale also met his end. Both
were convicted of the murder of Engi-
neer G. NJ. Wray and were hanged from
the same gallows, and the swing of a
double trap sent both men to their
doom. The fatal trigger was snapped
at 11:27 Tuesday morning. At 11:41
Cooke was pronounced dead. At 11:43
the pulse of Lauderdale ceased to
beat. Both bodies were cut down ten
minutes later and turned over to their
respective families. Cooke died boast
ing that he would be in hell in few
minutes and damning everything and
everybody. He said that those who
had planned his murder would meet
their end and that $11 900 had been de-
posted in bank, $1,000 of which would
be paid for the death of each of the II
men who prosecuted him. The execu-
ton was witnessed by 5000 people.
When the sheriff had adjusted the
black cap he asked: care you both
ready?"
eyes," yelled Cooke through the
folds of black. On you people of
Greenville; go to HI, all of YOU"
The trap was sprung and the men
dropped into space
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-29
TRADE REVIEW.
Prospects for Activity During the
Fall Are Said to BE En-
cOuraging.

New York, July l9.-R. G. Dun & Co.'S
Weekly Review of Trade says: Settle
ment of numerous labor controversies and
prospect of early agreements as to other
struggles have greatly improved the in
dustrial outlook, while agricultural con-
cltlons steadily improve. AS these have
been the only unfavorable influences for
some months, the prospects for active
trade are decidedly encouraging. Prepare
tions for unusually heavy fall sales are
being made and confidence grows stronger.
Mills and furnaces that have been idle
on account of the usual overhauling, re-
sumed as rapidly as needed repairs could
be made. Financial conditions are sound,
the mid-year dividend distributions pro-
ouclng no stringency, and speculation has
been heavy for the season, both in securi-
ties and staples
Failures for the week numbered 213 in
the United States, against 1893 last year,
and 70 In Canada. against 80 last year.
Bradstreet's says: weather, crop and
Industrial developments have been large
ly favorable and, coupled with the great
ease OF money, make for an optimistic
1eellng In trade and speculation. AS stated
some time ago and confirmed by recent
developments, the future seems more and
more secure, but the immediate present
Goes not In all instances present so sat
isiactory an appearance. Warmer weather
mas continued to help retail distribution,
put mas not in all cases made up for the
disadvantages caused by the heretofore
backward season. With few exceptions
summer resort business has not equaled
expectations. Railway earnings are really
nattering June returns on nearly 100, coo
miles of road showing an aggregate gain
OF per cent on last year. In the matter
u actual business Improvement is noted
IN the demand for finished products of
iron and steel and lumber seems to be
recovering from the temporary depression
noted at the beginning of July. Good grow
ing weather is reported the country over,
and corn and cotton reports are generally
favorable The southern peach yield has
been large, and fruits generally have done
well. The industrial situation Is better
than 1t has been for some time past"
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-29
STEAMER CUT IN TWO.
River Elbe-Drowned Estimated
Between so and 60.

Hamburg, July 22.-The steamship
Primus, of Hamburg, with 1855 passen-
gers on board, was cut in two and sunk
by the tug Hansa on the River Elbe at
1880 o'clock Monday morning.
1t is asserted that divers have al
ready recovered As bodies, but as yet
it is impossible to verify the death
list. An attempt will Immediately
be made to float the vessel, and when
this is done it is believed number
of bodies will be found. Estimates
of the number of dead vary from 50
to 60. A large number of the sur.
vivors were injured, though not seri.
ously.
The Primus was an excursion steam
er from Buxtehude, province of Han
over, Prussia. The disaster occurred
between Blankenez and Nienstdten.
Among the passengers were the men,
bers of the Eilbeck Male Choral So
ciety.
AT the time of the accident the
Primus was crossing the river chan.
mel near Blankenez, from the southern
into the northern fairway. Accord.
ing to witnesses aboard the Hansa,
the movement was made too precipi-
lately.
The Primus struck the tugs engine
room and the Hansa endeavored to
push her ashore, but the tug grounded
and the ships parted. The Primus
then sank. In the interval, however,
about so of her passengers were able
to reach the Hansa by means of ropes
and ladders. Seventy more were
picked up by the tugs boats, while
others swan ashore
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-29
TAFT BIDS FAREWELL.
Commissioner md Party Have PART
ing Audience with Pope mt
the Vatican.

Rome, July 22.-The pope received
Gov. Taft and the members of his
party in farewell audience at noon
Monday. The Americans drove in two
carriages from their hotel to the vati-
can. Judge Taft and Judge Smith
wore evening dress, as prescribed by
etiquette; Maj. Porter was in full uni
form; and Bishop O'Gorman wore
ecclesiastical robes. They were re-
ceived at the great door of the vati-
can by the Swiss guards, who rendered
military honors. At the foot of the
state staircase the Americans were
met by Mgr. Bisleti, master of the
ceremonies, who was accompanied by
several other dignitaries of the papal
court. At the door of the pontitical
apartments the noble guards and
gendarmes rendered the customary
honored
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-29
Cost of Maintaining the Strike.
Negro Burned at the stake.

Clayton, Miss, July 1s.-William
Ody, negro, who attempted to as
sault Miss Virginia Tucker, of this
place, was burnt at the stake at mid
night. The assault was most brutal.
The young lady was out riding in the
country when attacked, and was so
violently pulled from buggy by the
negro that both of her lower limbs
were broken. The negro was cap
tured and wassheld by posse. Miss
Tucker is highly connected in this
vicinity.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-29
MACKAY IS DEAD.
President of Postal Telegraph Conn
pany and Former Bonanza King
Expires In London.

London, July 22.-John w. Mackay,
of San Francisco, president of the
Postal Telegraph company, who had
been suffering from heat prostra ton
since Tuesday last, died at his resi-
dence on Carlton House terrace at
half past six o'clock Sunday evening.
Mr.. Mackay's condition had i'm
proved, but the patient had bad
night, and Sunday morning CONSUL
tation was held by three physicians.
Mr.. Mackay grew worse as the day
progressed. He was unconscious
most of the time, and died very
peacefully. The immediate cause of
his death was heart failure. The
right lung was found to be con-
gested and the symptoms indicated
pneumonia.
Mr.. Mackay came to California in
1851 via Panama. He at once en-
tered mine, working with pick and
shovel in the placers of the Ameri-
can river and at Downieville. In
1859 he went to Virginia City, New,
and began mining on the Comstock
"tCh 'di y my SuCCeSS. Ills ufSU real
start towards success was made
when he became superintendent of
the Kentucky mine in Gold Hill. In
1868 Mackay formed a partnership
with Flood, O'Brien and Fair. In
1871 this famous mining quartette
purchased the site of the Bonanza
territory north of the Ophir mine,
on the celebrated Comstock ledge.
They began work on a lode aban-
doned by Sharon and other large OPP
orators. The enterprise was fruit
full source of ridicule in mining cir
cles, nothing but financial disaster
being freely predicted.
Without losing heart or patience,
the four men continued, expending
half million dollars in prospecting
operations. The ledge was struck,
and over $110,OeO,OOO were added to
the worlds stock of precious metals.
No accurate estimate of Mr..
Mackay's holdings in this state and
Nevada can be made, but it will run
up into the millions. He was the
owner of valuable real estate in this
city, and had interests in mines
throughout the state and Nevada.
At one time his wealth was esti-
mated at S4o,oOO,ooO. He was the chief
owner of the Commercial Cable com
pany, an investment involving many
millions, and is supposed to have had
millions invested in the Postal Tele-
graph company
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-29
Cholera Spreading

St. Petersburg, July is. = Official
dispatches announce the serious
spread of cholera in Manchuria, ac-
companied by great mortality. AS an
instance, it is cited that out of 643
cases at Inku ATT died up to July A. At
Kharbin there had been SIS cases and
322 deaths up to July 10. AT score
of other places affected cholera sta
tions have been established and the
passengers on all trains are inspected
by sanitary officers.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-29
New War yessels.

Washington, July l9.-The navy de-
partment announces that the two bat
tleships to be built under the author
ity of the last naval appropriation bill
are to be named the Louisiana and
Connecticut, and the two cruisers the
Tennessee and Washington. The bat
bleship to be built at the New York
yard will be the Connecticut. The
battleships will cost $4,212, 900 and the
crniSars 81 G5Q 900 aanh
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-29
VIII Accept Terms.

Picking, July 1S.-Gen. Yuan-Shi-Kai,
the governor of Chilli province, and
the Chinese foreign office, have de-
cided to accept the terms proposed for
the withdrawal of the foreign troops
from Tientsin and will so notify the
ministers July 10 unless the dowager
empress disapproves of their action
This decision will be surprise to the
ministers, who expected the Chinese
would endeaver to obtain better
terms.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-29
Fifteen Drowned in Russia.

Kietf, European Russia, July %
Fifteen persons were drowned by a
sudden thrush of water into the base
ments of various houses in the lower
portions of the town. A torrential
rainstorm, accompanied by violent
wind and hail, broke over Kietf during
the afternoon and turned the streets
into veritable torrents, flooding cell
lars and drowning their occupants be-
fore they We're able to escape.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-29
SVEN. Rank. of striker.

New York, July 22.-The $4,000 gar
ment workers who struck for higher
wages and shorter hours were Joined
Monday by about $4,000 others, who
asked that Sc hours be considered a
weeks work. AS this is the dull sea-
son In the trade. it is expected that it
will be some days before the various
interests get together About nine diff
ferent unions are engaged in the
strike
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-29
Buy. American Yacht.

Berlin, July Especial kilograms
received here from Kiel confirm the re-
port that Emperor William has bought
Francis r. Riggs 30-foot yacht Uncle
Sam, winner of the kuiser's gold cup.
1908 regattas without competing for
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-29
American Horse. Wanted.

Washington, July 2s.-ln the French
military service and on French farms
American horses are much in demand,
according to report from CONNER
cal Agent Griffin at Limoges. Mr..
Griffin says that care should be taken
to send only sound horses to France,
as on arrival they are carefully exam
ined by veterinarians, who exclude all
defective animals.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-29
To Raise Price

New York, July 23.-At meeting of
quick lunch proprietors in this city it
has been decided to raise the price of
beef and beans, and ham and beans
from 10 to Is cents, the advance to take
effect on August l.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-29
Bocrs to Go to Eurnne

Pretoria, July 23.-General Botha
and Delarey, with their secretar-
les, left here for Cape Town en- route
for Europe. General De Wet will
accompany them on the journey to
the coast. The date of their return
from Europe has not been definitely
fixed.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-29
Killed Himself.

Rome, Ga, July 23.-John B. Nc.
Gehee, charged with the murder of F.
L. Miller, a confederate veteran, and
who had been on trial in the county
court for the past few days, committed
suicide in his cell Tuesday morning by
cutting his throat with a sharp shoe
-
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-29
Foul Play Suspected.

Detroit, Mich, July 23.-suspicion of
foul play has been raised in connection
with the death of Private Joseph Des-
infantry, whose remains were found
terribly mansled on the Pere Mar
quette tracks at Brighton. near the
rifle practice encampment. Desmond's
home is at LeaNenMnrf b Kan
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-29
withdru,ys The W,rront

New York, July 23.-The family of
ex-Capt. Putnam Bradlee Strong paid
May 1ohe $4,000 to settle the latter's
cfaim for diamonds pawned. The war.
rant against him has been withdrawn
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-29
Crimenn War Veteran Dcna

New York, July William j. John
son, veteran of the Crimean war
and formerly one of the bodyguard of
the British royal family, is dead at his
home in Eatontown, n. j. He was 81
years old.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-29
Earthquakes In New Y0rl, Stnt.

Malone, N. T., July 19.-A distinct
earthquake shock was felt in Malone
Friday morning at 5:25. 1t lasted
about ten seconds. Many persons
were awakened by the rumbling and
the rafting of windows.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-29

Chicago, July 1S.-A rain and wind
storm which struck Chicago shortly
after eight o'clock Thursday night
did considerable damage.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-29
10 Meet mAmcricnn InYnsion !,

Vienna, July 23.-The Journal Die
Information predicts a fusion of the
dual and triple alliance to meet "tLe
American invasion"
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-29
Chicago's Population.

Chicago, July 22--Chicago's new city
directory for 1902 is fresh from the
press, and its distribution has begun.
The big volume contains 625 800 names.
an increase of Is, 500 over 1901. Reuben
ii. Donnelley, the publisher of the Chi
cago directory. figures from this that
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-29

SETS HIMSELF RIGHT.
Secretary Shaw Denies Recently Re-
ported Statements Which Have
Caused Much Comment.

Washington, July 23-The following
statement was made public at the
office of the secretary of the treasury
Tuesday:
Numerous inquiries have been received
at the treasury department relative to
ton of Secretary Shaw that he was in
favor of a five-year limit for service in
the treasury department. The original
newspaper article and those that fol-
lowed 1t stating that the secretary be-
lleVed departmental employee lost his
usefulness after five years in the gov
eminent work were so ridculously i'm
probable that they were never dignifed
by denial That a great many people
have taken these articles seriously has
been demonstrated by the number of in
quiries. not only from Washington. but
from all over the country.
ITO avoid any further misconception
OF the facts in the case, it may be an
nounced on absolute authority that no
such remark or expression was ever
made by Secretary Shaw, and that the
articles purporting to represent his at
whole cloth.
ION the contrary, it may be said with
equal authority that Secretary Shaw is
heartily in accord with civil service in
every respect. AS an Illustration of his
attitude on matters of personnel, may
be cited his signing Monday of a set
of regulations placing laborers and other
unskilled positions under the control of
the civil service commission removing
thereby the last bit of patronage at the
disposal OF the secretary of the trea sury"
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-29
WIN Test the Law.

Columbus, o., July 23.-At "A meet
ing of butterine manufacturers held
in this city Tuesday morning a plan
of action was decided upon to test the
constitutionality of the recently en-
acted oleomargarine law. A New York
firm of constitutional lawyers has
been interested with the case. The
contention will be that the act is class
legislation.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-11-23
BIG OREOGER COMP ANY
A Concern With 81, 500, 900 Cap
itaI Stock Has Been
incorporated.
(special 10 NC Heraldl

Los Angeles Cal. Nov. 22.-The incOr-
poration of the North American Dredg-
ing company, under the laws of New Jer-
sey. was announced here today. The in
Corporators are capitalists of Los Angeles
and San Francisco. The capitalization is
s1.5oO.Ooe with 100000 preferred. The
principal office of the company will be
financed by the Adams Phillips company
of Los Angeles. and all necessary capital
TO buy equipment for operations on an
extensive scale has been subscribed.
The organizers claim TO have patents
that will revOlutioniZe dredging work
SeagOing dredges of great magnitude Will
be constructed, one for the Pacific and
another for the South Atlantic coast, and
the advantage thus gained viii enable
the company to underbid companies which
depend on ordinary dredging plants that
The first of these big dredges will be built
at San Francisco, and moved TO san
Pedro as soon as completed, for inner
harbOr work there. a contract for which
the new corporation has already secured.
The dredger to be used on this work VIII
be of larger capacity than any now IN
existence. The largest dredger now IN
use is from 800 TO 600-hOrsepower, whereas
the new dredger will be 1.000-hOrsepoWer,
with triple expansion engines. Plants TO
be built by the company will add, II IS
estimated. about 60 per cent to the present
dredging equipment on this coast.
The new concern will be under the Oh
rect management of one of the most eN-
perienced dredging men in the United
States c. B. Booth, who has been prOInl-
nent in national irrigation work and has
been the principal promoter OF the new
dredging enterprise