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Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-03-12
Denied n Com issiOn.

San Francisco, March l0.--Joseph Hill,
gunner on the United States training ship
Pensacola, and survivor of the Maine, has
received official notification from Wash
ington that he is ineligible for commission
in the United States navy. The motto.
says that he passed with credit the moral,
mental and physical examination, but tina,
he was lacking in professional qualifica-
TONS" Hill thus meets the same fate is
Gunner Morgan, whose application for a
commission was adversely passed upon last
year. Hill at present occupies the highest
rank in the list OF petty officers and his
pay as gunner would be more that OF en-
sign.
In speaking of the matter today he said
chat while he was sorely disappointed
he was not discouraged and he means &c
get a commission if further effort will
do it. Under the act of March, 1901, en-
listed men of the navy under 35 years NJ
age who can pass the examination are
eligible for commissions when vacancies
occur, and Hill says that he comes under
that provision.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-03-12
FIGURING Mills of United States.

The census preliminary statistics of
Touring and grist mills OF the United
States in 1900 show total Of 25,25S such
establishments with an aggregate capital
of $2lS,7 ID, lO4; wages earners averaging
27,073, drawing $ls,7O3,4ls in wages; mis-.
cellaneous expenses, $l0,325, 5sS, and cost
of material used $475, S26,345. OF these
materials there were 4SS,9l4,O 04 bushels
of wheat, costing 1917 ,933,257; 24l ,2O0, 249
bushels of corn, costing s03,SS2,609, and
all other materials cost $64,Ol0,479.
The total value Of the products of these
mills in 1900 was $500, 1908, which com.
prises l02.524 ,094 barrels OF -four valued
at $34s, 1856, 800; 4O,O35, 977 barrels of corn
meal, valued at $73,l77, 4O2, and all other
products were valued at $l39,357 ,s6l.
The capital and value of products re,
spectively of these mills in various states
follow:
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-03-12
IDAHO GLEANINGS,

The business men OF Council have
organized a board of trade.
Cottonwood will probably have an
electric light plant in the near future
The Post Falls Sash, Door & Manu-
featuring company is a new institution
at Post Falls.
1t is reported that practically all Of
the grain in the Lewiston and Clear
water countries has been bought.
Manson & Scott, Viola (Idaho) mill
men. contemplate starting a box fac
tory and lumber and single mill at
Kendrick.
Grangeville is circulating a petition
addressed to the district court asking
the court to call an election to vote
upon the removal of the county seat
from Mt. Idaho to that city.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-03-12

Buffalo, N. Y, March lO.-John P
Altgeld was the guest of the Independent
club at banquet. Governor Altgeld
spoke on the subject, "Shall the People
Own the Monopolies?"
"Aonopolies," he said, "from their very
nature, will be permanent and the acts
OF congress, such as the creation of the
interstate commerce law and the appoint
ment Of an industrial commission having
in view the control Of private monopolies,
are dismal failures"
Public ownership Of public utilities, he
declared to be the only solution of the
problem.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-03-12
Mrs. Fiske Injured,

st. Louis, March l0.-Mrs. Fiske was
painfully if not seriously injured while
acting her part in "A Bit of Chelsea" at
the Grand opera house. She had Just left
the flight of steps leading to the room OF
the artist who surrendered his apartment
and bed to her, when the room aloft gave
way and Mrs. Fiske plunged headlong 10
the floor of the stage, distance Of eight
feet, and alighted on her head. She was
badly stunned, and was taken at once TO
her quarters at her hotel and the audience
was dismissed. The doctors say that she
is not fatally hurt, though the exact ex-
tent of her injuries is not known.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-03-12
Thanked Brave Men.

Washington, March l0.-General Chat
fee, commanding the division of the Phil
ippines, recently telegraphed his personal
thanks to Corporal James Murphy AMI
Privates Michael Doran and H. n. John
son, signal corps, for their devotion 70
duty under fire at Candelaria, Tayabas, in
December last. These men had previously
received the recommendation of Brigadier
J. +. Bell and Captain Hcarn, Twenty
first infantry.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-03-12
ROer Supplies FOund.

London, March lO.-Lord Kitchener, in
a dispatch from Pretoria, dated today, re-
ports the discovery of Boer magazine
in cave northeastward Of Reitz, Orange
River Colony, containing 10000 rounds
OF rifle ammunition, hundreds of shells and
fuses, 300 pounds Of powder, Maxim
gun, field telescope and quantities of
stores. Thirty-fve Beers have been cap
tured in the same neighborhood since
March 4. The magazine was discovered
by Canadian scouts, commanded by Col
onel Ross.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-03-12
Riot at Norfolk, Va.

Norfolk, Va, March l0.-Fully 1000
sympathizers with the striking street rail
way employees engaged in riotous dem
onstration against the company for three
hours at Amin and Church streets. They
beat nonumon employees of the company.
bombarded the cars and wrecked several.
A number Of persons were hurt by flying
missiles. Many Of the rioters were ar
rested.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-03-12
Powder Works Exploded,

Keokuk, Iowa, March ia big ex-
plosion occurred at the Moore Powder
works, killing number Of people and
wrecking buildings.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-03-12
WIFE AT REPORT.

Portland-Firm at &c for Walla
Walla and 671ac for bluestem.
Tacoma-Steady. Bluestem, 66c;
club, CSC.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-03-12

Over one third Of the manufactured
goods which are made in France are
the products of female labor.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-03-12
Philippine Tariff Is Fixed.

Washington, March l0.-The president
has signed the Philippine tariff bill.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-03-12
King Edward to Visit Paris.

Paris, March lO.-King Edward, on mis-
way to Nice, will stay two days in Paris
and will have an interview with President
Loubet.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-03-12
Hoody's Selection.

Mr.. Moody's selection was the outcome
of an interesting contest. There were
no less than half dozen aspirants, but
the struggle finally narrowed down to
two representatives in congress-Mr. Foss
of Illinois, chairman of the naval COM
mittee of the house, who had the energetic
support of his western colleagues, and
Mr.. Moody, for whom Senator Lodge
made the winning fight. 1t was for a
time in doubt whether Moody would not
be placed in some foreign mission rather
than in the navy department, but he pre-
ferred to stay at home.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-03-12
Accepted with Regrets.

White House, March 10, l902.-My
Dear Mr.. Secretary: 1t is with very SIN
cere regret that accept your resignation.
| shall always count it privilege not
only to have served with you during the
last six months, but to have served under
you at the outset of President Mckinley S
administration. / have seen you in both
relations, and it has never been my good
fortune to be associated with any public
man more single minded in his devotion
TO the public interest. Our relations have
been not merely official, but also those OF
personal friendship. May all the good
fortune you so richly deserve attend you
wherever you go. Sincerely yours,
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
To the Hon. John d. Long, Secretary
Of the NAVY.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-03-12
GENERAL Funston SPOKE
ON WAR IN THE PHILIPPINES
He Was the Guest of Honor at Lotus
CIub--Says the Army Has Done as
Circumstances-Gav an Interest,"
ing Talk on the Last Two Years.

New York, March TO-. Brigadier
General Frederick Funston was the
guest of honor at dinner given Sat
urday night at the Lotus club. More
than 800 members of the club were
present.
Among the other guests were
Charles S. Gleed, a prominent lawyer
Of Topeka, Kan; Frank Il. McLennan,
editor Of the Topeka Journal; e. T.
Jeffrey, president of the Denver & Rio
Grande railway; Captain Charles D.
Coghlan, U. s. N; Rev. Miner Saw
age, Jacob E. Hedges. Paul Dana, and
]. H. Garfield of Columbia University
who at one time taught school in
Kansas which General Funston at
tended when a boy.
General Funston being introduced,
said: ITO talk about the war in
the Philippines is not an agreeable
subject, but what l say may aid some
of you in forming opinions as to the
condition of affairs in the islands
The army has been doing as much
good as it could under the circum.
stances.
when Manila was surrendered to
Dewey and Merritt, some thousands
Of Spaniards were in the city. In
the eyes of the world these people
looked to us for protection, and to
have turned them over to the uncon
trollable mob known as Aguinaldo's
army would have been the blacklist
page of American history and that d
thousand years of repentance and res
titutinn would not have satisfied
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-03-12
he official correspondence.

Mr.. Long has been in Massachusetts,
making arrangements with his old legai
connections to reenter the practice of law.
and he has had his house at bingham
put in order for his occupation. When
Mr.. Long entered the cabinet originally
he was an active member of the firm of
Hemingway & Long, a well known legal
firm of Boston. He has always main
tanned silent connection with the con-
Germ and will again become an active
partner.
The correspondence exchanged Monday
is as follows:
Navy Department, Washington, March
10, l902.-My Dear Mr.. President: Will
you accept this as my resignation OF the
secretaryship of the navy, to take effect
on the lst day of May next, or sooner, OF
course, if you shall at any time SO. wish!
1t has been to me a delightful service. !
leave the official circle of your cabinet, i'll
which my association with you and its
members has been so happy, with high APP
probation OF your administration and with
most cordial good wishes for its success
and for you personally. Very truly
yours, JOHN D. LONG.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-03-12
NJ \ M[MBEROF THE CABINET
SECRETARY LONG RESIGNS.
Congressman william IL. Moody of
Massachusetts to Succeed Him
Resignation of Long to Take Eff
feet May I-Had Been Expected
Contest for Position.

Washington, March l2.-The third
change in the cabinet Of President Roose.
welt occurred Monday when Secretary
Long submitted his resignation in beau
tiful letter, it being accompanied by one
equally felicitous by the president. The
change was made complete by the selec-
ton of Representative William Henry
Moody of the Sixth congressional district
OF Massachusetts as Mr.. Longs successor
in the navy department.
This change has been expected for a
long time. Mr. Long had intended to re-
tire at the beginning of the late President
McKinley's second term, but he consented
to remain until certain lines of policy in
which he was involved were more salts
factorily arranged Then, when President
Roosevelt succeeded, though anxious to
.eturn to private life-for Secretary Long
will never again enter public hfe-a
strong feeling of loyalty toward Mr.
Roosevelt induced the secretary to defer
his retirement until it was convenient fol
the president to make the change.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-20
DISAPPEARING GUN CARRIAGES
Secretary Root Approves the Recon-
mendations of Board Appointed
60 Make Tests.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19.-Secretary Root
has approved the findings and recommended
tions Of the board appointed to conduct
tests and report upon the value OF disap-
pearing gun carriages for seacoast de-
lenses.
Colonel Wallace F. Randolph, chief OF ar
tillery, was president Of the board, which
is composed OF artillery. ordnance and
navy officers and one civilian member. The
board is unanimous in recommending the
continuance Of the manufacture OF disap-
pearing gun carriages for eight-inch, ten
inch and twelve-inch guns, without regard
to low sites.
It recommends that no more six-inch
guns be mounted on disappearing carriage,
as the development Of rapid-hre. six-inch
guns has made It essential that they should
be mounted on barbette carriages. The
board recommends increased allowances in
order that expert mechanics may be in
duced to Engage in this branch Of the
work.
1t also suggests that more protection be
given to gunners, who are the only men
serving who are much exposed, by pro-
viding small movable shields. In conclu-
sion the board says: 1.-The board desires
to record its opinion that the general me-
chanical principles involved in the chief
elements and movements OF the Burlington
Crozier disappearing carriage are admir-
ably adapted to their purpose.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-20
HELPS THE REPUBLICAN CAUSE
Withdrawal, Of Henderson Brings out
Position OF Party ON the
Tarim.
NFrom Q staf Correspondentl

u NaN -
WASHINGTON, Sept. ~19.-CSpecial Tele-
gram-)-The excitement over Speaker Hen
derson's declination TO again stand for con-
gress in the Third Iowa district has sub
sided. Instead of Henderson's withdrawal
hurting them. some of the leaders believe
II will prove advantageous in the end. They
assert that 1t will have a tendency to bring
about a more definite understanding as to
the republican position on the tariff cues
tion and they look for a keener accentua-
tion of the difference between the anti
trust policy of the two parties and the
managers believe that when the distinction
ia sharply drawn the people will decide
against free trade as a remedy for trusts.
There was current today a story that the
reason Speaker Henderson declined to stand
for reelection was due to his belief that
Hull Of Iowa and Babcock of Wisconsin
were trying TO beat him for the speakership
In the Fifty-eighth congress. A private
telegram to Hull regarding this rumor met
with a prompt and emphatic denial, both
Hull and Babcock stating they were the
speakers moot loyal friends.
Congressman Hepburn of Iowa saw Sec
rotary Shaw today previous to the ~latter's
joining the president ON his western trip,
but Colonel Hepburn. refused to throw any
additional light on the speakers sudden de-
termination to get out OF politics. Colonel
Hepburn stated, however, that the cam
paign would begin actively next week and
he believed the republicans would have a
good working majority in the Fifty-eishth
congress.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-20
PREPARING FOR EMERGENCY
Gunboat TO he Kept in Southern Wat
ers Ready to Sail at Mo-
ments Notice.

WASHINGTON, Sept 1s.-The Navy de-
partment has hit upon a plan by which Il
can be much better prepared for the emerg-
encies that are continually arising on the
lsthmus OF Panama, in Hayti, and in Venezu-
ella.
orders have been issued by .he depart
ment directing that the gunboat Bancroft,
now at the Boston navy yard, be placed
in commission. When the vessel is ready it
is the purpose OF the department to assign
1t as station ship at San Juan, P. R.. This
move will enable the government to have a
war ship ready to sail 900 miles to the
isthmus, 500 to Venezuela or about 100 to
Hayti, as circumstances may demand and
do away with the trips down from New York
or Boston. which have been necessary many
times recently because OF the lack Of a
war ship in close proximity to the scene Of
trouble. b
OF course, IT may happen that more than
one war ship will be needed in the emery
encies which are apt to arise at any time
In the South American republic, but, never
theless, IL Is felt that one vessel ION the
ground" at all times is a long step to entire
preparedness. .
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-20
BUILDS ROAD IN MINDANAo
War Department Authorizes Expendi-
lure of 100000 for Railroad
North from uliRRn.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19.-On the urgent
recommendation OF General Chaffee, COM
manding the military forces in the Philip
pines, Secretary Of War Root today author
lied an expenditure OF $50, 900 for immediate
Use in the construction Of a military road
In the island OF Mindanao from Tligan, the
chief port on the north coast of the island
to a point on the northern shore of Lake
Lanao. This lake is in the heart OF the
Moro country and its shores are thickly
dotted with villages, the aggregate inhabi-
tants OF which are estimated at $50, 900.
The action OF the War department was
cabled to General Chaffee.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-20
TO RELEASE TEN MILLIONS
Secretary shaw Announces Large sum
of Money VIII BE Avail
b This Week.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1s.-Secretary Shaw
announced before leaving Washington this
afternoon for the west that during the
week he had authorized the distribution in
round numbers OF $40, OOO,O 900 Of public
funds among banks throughout the country
which have bonds available for security.
The money will be released and deposits
will all be completed within a few days
and Just as rapidly as the bonds are re-
ceived at the treasury.
NEW YORK. Sept. 19.-The subtreasury
has been directed to anticipate payment of
$3.50, 900 Klondike gold received at San
Francisco on Wednesday for the Bank Of
British North America. Tha institution
is advised OF the receipt at San Francisco
Of an additional $3.50, 900 Klondike gold.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-20
CONDEMNED MAN SHOWS FIGHT
when Time Comes to Go
to the ScamOId.

NEW YORK, Sept. 19.-Peter Hernia was
hanged in the county Jail at Hackensack,
N. j., today for the murder Of Barney Kan
ter, a butcher, but before his execution was
accomplished Hernia made a desperate
fight.
When two deputy sheriffs approached him
to strap his arms he suddenly tore of two
brass brackets on the side of his cell and,
getting into the corridor, leaped over a par
tition. He then tore of a piece of lead pipe
and, crouching in a corner. shouted that he
would brain the first man that came near
him. BY this time the jail was in an up
roar. The sheriff and his deputies were at
first puzzled as to how to deal with the MUIR
derer and disarm lin.
1t was finally decided to turn a hose on
him. This was done and as Hernia put up
his hands to ward of the water from strik,
ing him In the face a deputy sheriff leaped
over and grabbed the hand Of the murderer
in which was the lead pipe. The other dep
uties quickly rushed in. Hernia was finally
overpowered and securely strapped.
He was then placed in a chair and carried
to the gallows, his clothing dripping wet.
HI was lifted from the chair and the moose
quickly adjusted about his neck. The sher-
in then asked him II he had anything to
say. He replied in a weak voice: Good
bye, all. Excuse me-"
The drop was then sprung and he died OF
strangulation. The condemned man during
the night asked frequently for whisky and
when it was refused he smashed a chair in
bis cell and two priests who were with him
had great difficulty in calming him.
Hernia shot Kanter o. March 4 last be.
cause the latter would not sell him cents
worth of dog meat. Kanter explained
that his supply was exhausted. but Hernia
pretended not to believe him, and on a
second refusal later in the day shot Kanter,
who died hat evening from the exects Of
the wound.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-20
CROKER HEADS FIRE CHIEFS
New Yorker Il Elected President by
the Association at Its Meet
ing in that City.

NEW YORK, Sept. ls.-The first busi-
ness OF this the last days session OF the
international Society OF Fire Engineers
was the reading Of a paper prepared by
Chief H.. w. MeAdams, instructor in the
New York IRE department. on THE Drill
School for Firemen."
Father Smith. one OF the two chaplains
OF the local department. told Of the duties
Of the ehaplains. He reeited the inosp-
tion OF the once, which occurred soon after
the Hotel Windsor IRE, and gave instances
Of the work which the ~ehaplAins are called
on to perform. A paper on Progress in
Fire Alarm Telegraph" by Joseph w.
Slower, was read and discussed
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-20
Magic City Gossip.
LOVESWAR PAYS PENALTY
Continued from First Page.)

CONTINUED from First Page.)
and told his story. He stated that he had
stopped at the Puck ranch on the night Of
the murder. In the evening, according to
him, Puck and ostrander became involved
in a quarrel over some cattle, and that
finally Ostrander shot and killed Puck.
Loveswar stated that he then left the
cabin, ostrander following him, and that,
fearing he would also be killed, he shot
ostrander, afterward carrying the bodies
to the bunk and placing them where they
had been found by Horlocker and Timmons,
the cowboys.
But this did not account for the bruises
and cuts found on the bodies OF the two
unfortunate r~anchmen, and, after much
cross-questioning. the Indian admitted his
guilt.
Then he told another story, which was
undoubtedly the true version OF the double
murder. A few days before the crime he
had agreed to sell Puck five mares. He
(L~oveswar) was in poor financial condition
and had gone to the Puck ranch for money.
He asked Puck for $40, which Puck refused
to give him, not yet having seen the mares.
After conversing for a time the Indian pre-
pared TO depart.
Puck, in a burst of hospitality which re-
suited IN lne uedLu OF ulmselI ana MIS-
friend, Ostrander. urged hin to stay and
spend the night at the ranch. He con-
scented. Puck and Ostrander finally re-
tired, and LOVeswar laid down on the floor.
Determines TO BE RevenEed.
Disappointed at Puck's refusal to pay him
the money, all the hatred and villainy in
his Indian blood began to make itself felt,
SO to speak, and he determined to be re-
venged.
The two men we're asleep, affording an
excellent opportunity for the hendish crime
Loyeswsr arose. Taking his revolver In
one and and Puck's In the other, he eau.
tiously approached the led where .he two
men we're sleeping as peacefully as babes
unconscious OF danger.
With one revolver he shot and killed
ostrander. Puck, aroused by the report
Of the frearm, rose up ~drowsily from the
bed Just as Loyeswar shot him, He fell
back without a groan, but the Indian. fear,
ing that he might not be dead. went out.
side and got an az.
He pounded the heads OF both men unit
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-20
The
Illustrated
Bee

The convention decided on Atlantic City
N. j., as the next meeting place and the
election OF a president OF the society was
taken up. Chief Edward F. Croker OF New
York was chosen without opposition amid
a scene of great enthusiasm. Ex-Captain
Brophy Of Boston nominated Mr.. Croker.
Mr.. Brophy paid a compliment to Presi-
dent Humphreys, who was president for
two years. Chief Devine OF Salt Lake sec
onded the nomination with a speech. Chief
Croker made a short speech Of accept
ance.
Secretary Henry A. Hills OF Wyoming,
o., and Treasurer d. c. Larkin OF Dayton,
o., we're reelected. Chief Devine OF Salt
Lake City read a eulogy OF the late Ma
thew Sloane OF Mobile, Ala. who died from
apoplexy while driving to a fire last jan
uary. The paper was written by Chief
Thomas o'Connor OF New Orleans. The
convention then adjourned.