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Mexico Missouri message., 1902-12-18
Abuses in Haer Mines.

The miners called witnesses Satur.
Commission to testify to the conditions
'exlsting at the coll.Vries of the Phila-
delphia and Reading Coal and Iron
Company. These were the first per.
sons to appear against the company Of
which George f. Baer Is the head.
Eight witnesses were called and the
principal grievance presented was that
some men who went On strike we're dis
eliminated against. One man com.
planned that he was not getting regular
pay for repair work; another said
there were two sizes of cars where he
worked and only one price for both;
lanother, who lost his leg, complain
that he was taken off light work and
given heavy work, and that when he
complained he was told that he must
do 1t or get out The men who did not
get work after the strike gave as the
companies reason that they took too
prominent part in the strike. A break
'er boy, aged 10 years, was then called,
and said that he received IS cents a
day. Last month he received only 25
cents the remainder being kept by the
Delaware and Hudson Company, which
employed him, for rent. He said he
knew Of one boy who received only l
cent In a month. When he applied for
work he misrepresented his age, but
his mother has since given the com
pany his correct age. He is still en-
ployed by the company.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-12-18
"Toy Trust" May Worry Santa Claus.

Details Of the big consolidation we're
agreed upon at meeting in New York
OF about 60 representatives from vari.
Gus toy factories in the country Plants
which turn out 80 per cent OF all the
toys Of the country will be taken over
about January | N. II. Colwell, OF
pawrucket. Il. l., is president. and Ed
ward s. Coe Of Cromwell, Conn, is
Chairman Of the Executive Commit
tee. The new concern. which is known
As the National Novelty Corporation,
starts business with nominal cap.
it'll stock of $4,000, of which $4,000
Is common and $1,000 preferred. When
all the details are perfected the capital
stock will be increased to $4,000, 600.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-12-18
England Not In Agreement.

London: In q discussion of Vene-
zuelan affairs in the House Of Com
mons Premier Balfour declared there
was no justification for the assump.
ton that the Government was pre-
pared to go to war for the Venezuelan
bondholders. The cause Of the mat
ter was a series of cutrages by Vene.
zuelans on British seamen and ship
owners, for which not only had com
pensation been refused but Great Brit
aims circumstances had been entirely
disregarded. 1t was an intolerable sit
uatiCn and the Premier denied that the
Government had been unduly hasty.
Mr.. Balfour declared that in SO far as
the financial claims were concerned,
the Government was prepared to agree
to a tribunal to assess them eQuitably.
He added also that the United States
Government had not suggested arbitra-
ton. The Premier said he understood
that 1t was from Venezuela, through
the United States, that the suggestion
had come. Replying to questions, Pre-
mier Dalfour said Italy was sending
warships to Venezuelan waters, but
that there was no agreement between
Italy and Great Britain, as there was
between Great Britain and Germany.
Referring to the Anglo-German fleets
on the Venezuelan coast, the Premier
said there was no QUESTION Of senior
ity, as the two fleets were acting along
different parts Of the coast and inde'
pendently of each other.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-12-18
Great Nile Reservoir Is Opened.

The great Nile reservoir and dam at
Assouan. Egypt. were opened in the
presence of the Khedive, the Duke and
Duchess Of Connaught, Lord Cromer.
the British agent and Consul General
in Egypt, and Lady Cromer, the Nina.
tiers and many other distinguished per.
sons. The opening ceremoney took
place in the afternoon, when the Khe-
dive turned key which put the cleo
trio machinery in motion, whereupon
the sluice gates were opened and a
great body Of water rushed through
them. The Duchess of Connaught then
laid the last stone of the dam, the
foundation stone Of which was laid by
the Duke Of Connaught February -,
1899.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-12-18
MRS. v. 8. GRANT DEAD.
Paases Away In Washington After q
Brief lIIness.


Washington: Mrs. U. s. Grant, wife
Of President Grant, died at her resi-
ience In this city at 11:17 o'clock Sun.
lay night Death was due to heart
failure, Mrs. Grant having suffered for
some years from valvular disease OF
the heart, which was aggravated by q
severe attack Of bronchitis. her age
preventing her rallying from the at
JACKS. Her daughter, Nellie Grant Sar-
toris, was the only one of her children
with her at the time Of her death, her
.hree sons, who had been summoned
here, all being out of the city.
Julia Dent Grant was born in St
Louis, Mo-, January 26, 1926. and was
at the time Of her death nearly II
years Of age. At the age Of 10 years
ng school. where she remained for
eight years. Soon after her return home
she met Lieut.. Grant. Their marriage
deferred by the war in Mexico, occur
red on August %, 184S.
She saw her husband twice inaugu.
rated President Of the United States,
and was his companion on his jour.
pey around the world.
After General Grants death bill
was passed by Congress giving his
widow a pension of $4,000 per year.
Four children were born to her-Fred-
erick Dent, Ulysses, Jr.. Jesse and Mel
lie. who. in 1874, married Algernon
Saratoga.
During recent years Mrs. Grant
spent most of her winters in this city,
while during the summer she lived at
SARATOGA
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-12-18
Demand on San Domingo.

Minister Powell has formally de-
manded the withdrawal of the decree
changing the port dues and that failing
to comply with it, that the Dominican
Government pay the Clyde line $780,.
900 due to that company and recognize
certain other rights claimed by the
United States Minister for the com.
pany. Mr.. Power has vigorous fight
on his hands, the Government being
disposed to resist his demand.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-12-18
THE VENEZUELAN |MBROGL|O
VENEZUELAN FLEET SEIZED AND
suNk-ALIENS ARE ARREST.
ED By CASTRO's ORDERS.
The Forts at Puerto Csbello Are Bonn.
barded by British and German Gun
boats-Amerlca ls Working for
Peacefully Is In the Concert.

The news reaches Washington that
President Castro has released all the
British and German subjects. Extreme
surprise was expressed by officials of
the State and other departments at
the action of the British and German
naval force in sinking Venezuelan gum
boats which they seized. This action
is considered drastic and unnecessary,
although it is. in diplomatic sense.
no concern Of the United States. 1t Is
thought Venezuela, when peaceful con-
ditions are restored will have good
grounds for counter claim against
Germany and England on account Of
the destruction of her warships, which
the Venezuelans declare was done wan
tonly and without any declaration Of
war
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-12-18

finally Judge Gray said he would like
to see the father. Mr. barrow, for the
miners, said 1t was not altogether the
fault OF the parents, but the employers
enough to permit a man to keep his
children in school Judge Gray re
Piled THAT may be- but there are
miners who receive enough pay to en-.
able them to keep their children out
of the work house"
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-12-18
Packers MAY Shut Down.

Unless relief Is secured very soon,
packing house managers OF South Om-
aha assert that they will either have
to close down their plants or curtail
the output for want of coal. Three OF
the managers were quoted as saying
that the situation was becoming alarm
ing. All agreed that Is the shortage
of cars and not Of coal, and that there
is plenty of fuel. but no way of getting
it delivered to the consumers.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-12-18
Fire at AshleY. III.

Fire was discovered in large Ice
house back of Ofil Bros drug store.
Ashley H. The flames soon spread to
Offil Bros drug store. destroying build
ing and contents, less about $4,000;
next burned the barber shop Of Henry
Farmer, loss $500; store building Of
Lee Warn; barber shop of Robert Lo.
gan. loss $4,000; millinery store of Mrs.
Maude Farmer: loss $500.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-12-18
Horticultural Society Meeting.

At the meeting Of the Central Illinois
horticultural Society at Decatur,
Bloomington was selected as the place
Of meeting next year. Oficers were
elected Us follows: President, George
j. Foster, Normal; vice president, J. f.
Reasoner, Urbana; second vice presi-
dent, J. II, Burroughs, Decatur; secre,
tcry. Fred S. Phoenix, Bloomington /;
treasurer. Wllfred !. Zeizler. Clinton.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-12-18
Montana's Wool Clip.

State Board Of Sheep Commission.
ers announced at its annual meeting
that the wool clip Of Montana for last
season amounted to about $4,000, 900
pounds. as compared with 3O,00o.oO0
for season Of 1901. The output was
the largest In the history of the State
and larger than that Of any other
State
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-12-18
The New York Situation.

New York: Fourteen dollars ton
for anthracite and $3.50 for bitumin
Gus are the prices quoted to the con
sumner by retail dealers in this city
The coal situation is becoming graveI
every hour, owing to the failure oil the
railroads to keep up the shipments OF
$4,000 tons day, which they had been
sending to New York until four days
ago.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-12-18
Griscom Chosen.

The President has selected Lloyd
Griscom. Jr., now Minister to Persia.
to be Minister to Japan, succeeding
Mr. Buck. deceased He also has Sc
lected Richmond Pearson of North Car
DINA, at present Consul at Teheran,
Persia, to succeed Minister Griscom
as Minister to Persia. Mr.. Pearson
was formerly a representative in Con-
gress from Ohio.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-12-18
Bill Affecting Brewers.

Representative Bartholdt Of st.
Louis has introduced bill to empower
the Commissio ner Of Internal Revenue
TO refund or remit to all brewers or
bottlers such taxes as have been paid
Upon beer or fermented liquors which
in the course OF bottling have become
unhealthful and untitled for consump-
ion
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-12-18
Coal Shipments Heavy.

Reading, Pa: The Reading com.
pany Is taxed to its utmost to keep the
coal traffic moving. Up to Sunday the
company transported about 10000 cars
OF coal for the past week, or nearly
325 900 tons. All Of the collieries are
worked to their fun capacity. Never
before in the history Of the anthracite
regions has there been such activity
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-12-18
Reward offered BY Gov. Northcott.

Acting Governor Northcott has Is
sued q proclamation Offering a reward
Of 5000 for the arrest and conviction
of the unknown murderer or murder
ers of Sylvester Murphy who was shot
and killed On the night Of September
/. 1902, while lying on a couch in his
home at Hillsboro, Ill.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-12-18
eovs TO Hana in Kentucky.

Earl Whitney, aged II, and Claud
OBrlen. aged Is. young burglars, who,
on October 10, murd cred A. h. Chinn,
a merchant. at Lexington, Ky, were
sentenced to be hanged February Is,
Motions for new trials were overruled
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-12-18
Awarded to st. Louis Contractor.

A contract was awarded by the Uni
versity Of Missouri to ]. w. Wilson OF
st. Louis for the construction of an ad
dition to the university power-house
The recent addition Of several new
buildings to the university group made
this Improvement necessary.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-12-18
Coal Mine Sold.

The Mount vernon NllD coal mine
has been purchased by J. e. Crouch,
who has been the lessee Of the mine
for several months, Tho output will be
materially increased under the new
management. The price vas $4,000.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-12-18
Verdict for Governor Durbin.

The jury in the case Of Governor
Winfield T. Durbin ct al, comprising
he Citizens Bank Of Anderson vs.. the
Northwestern Scraper Company. a suit
On a note for $4,000. returned YER
lict awarding the plaintiffs SIS 100,
With principal and interest. This Is
he second largest sum ever given
in the Muacie, Ind, courts.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-12-18
Nobel Prizes Awarded.

The Nobel peace prize of 5000
pounds was divided at Christiania. Nor
way. between Ellie Ducommun. secre-
tary of the Permanent International
Peace Bureau at Berne and DR.. Alfred
Cobalt, president Of the International
Parliamentary Bureau at the same
place. Each will receive 1000 pounds.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-12-18
Associated Charities Meetinu.

Tho annual meeting Of the Associat
ed Charities or Jacksonville. H.. was
held Sunday. The address was deliv-
cred by Rev. Hastings II. Hart, of Chi
cago The Associated Charities Of
Jacksonville has charge Of all the char
ity work Of all the churches OF Jack.
annyillA
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-12-18
Italy in the Concert.

Italy has announced her determine
ton to stand with Germany and en-
force her claims for damages, and pro-
tect her subjects In Venezuela. She
ia represented in Venezuelan waters
by warships.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-12-18

peaceful blockade The general opin-
ion obtains in official circles that the
firing on Puerto Cabello was a breach
Ct faith and official promises on the
part of Great Britain and Germany.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-12-18
Russia and Austria Agree.

An official Communication says com
plete accord has been established be
tween Russia and Austria for the main
tenance of the status quo in Macedonia
and the Balkans. II Is understood that
the agreement Is a continuation CT the
understanding o. 1897,
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-12-18
War on Insurance Reba tes.

The Commemorative attorney has
begun war at Paducah, Ky. on life in
surance companies tor making rebates,
and filed suits against the Manhattan
Of New York and the Mutual Life of
Kentucky fer $500 each on two poll
cies
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-12-18
OIL In Saline County.

The Saline County Developing Com
pany is SO elated with the output of
genuine petroleum in its new we'll at
Malta Bend, Mo-, that it has sent for
he State Geologist to come and in
spect 1t. The we'll is down about $40
feat
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-12-18
Oklahoma City Brewery Begun.

The Anheuser-Dusch. Lemps and
Pabst brewing companies have began
the construction OF brewing plant at
Oklahoma City. to cost $500. 900 and to
have a capacity of 100000 barrels q
year. The plant viii be completed and
In operation in enc year
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-12-18
To Succeed Mast at ouayaqull.

George Sawter. United Sta;ss Con-
sui at Antigua, British West lnaies,
has been appointed to succeed the late
Thomas Mast as Consul General at
GaayaQuil, Ecuador.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-12-18
Automatic River GAUGE lns,alIed.

The automatic river gauge recently
Invented was installed In the Tennes'
Gee River at Chattanooga. 1t is con
nected by wire VITA the weather OBJ
servers ofice. half mile distant.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-12-18
Coal OH Inspector Appoirlssd.

Governor Dockery has announced
the appointment of j. F, Woody - bs
coal oil inspector of Bloomfield. In
Stoddard County.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-12-18
johnson Couny Farmers institute.

The Johnson County, Ills, Farmers
Institute held a two days session at
New Burnside The officers elected :
for the year are: w. J. Casper, presi.
dent and Ira Dunlap. secretary.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-12-18
Robbers Garry off $4,000.

The bank at Hillsboro, Sierra Coun'
ty. N. NJ, was held up in broad day
light and robbed of 100000, according
20 q report from Santa Fe.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-12-18
Hay Notifies Powers Of Attitude.

Washington: Secretary OF State
Hay has sent instructions to the United
States Ambassadors at London and
Berlin to INTERN these Governments
that the United States must not be un.
derstood as giving its consent to any
extension of the International right OF
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-12-18
Situation In Caribbean Is Grave.

War has actually begun in Venezuela
and Venezuelan blood has been shed
by the guns of the warships of Ger
many and Great Britain. For three
quarters Of an hour the German cruis-
er Vineta and the British cruiser Cha
rybdis united in a bombardment of
Fort Solano and the Castle Libertador
the chief harbor defenses of Puerto
Cabello. After reducing the forts to
ruins, dismantling the shore batteries.
wounding two Venezuelan soldiers and
making a prisoner Of their command
ing officer, the allies took possession
Of the castle and then, leaving the dis
mantled Notifications, the warships
put back to La Guayra. The Venezuela
an garrison made only a feeble resist
ance to the superior power of the cruis-
ers' big guns. Advices from Puerto
Cabello state that the bombardment
was unnecessarily precipitate. The To-
cal authorities on receiving the ulti-
matum from the Charybdis immediate
ly advised President Castro Of the sit
uation. He replied instructing the
chief local authority to lose no time
In making proper apology and giving
assurance of adequate amends for the
outrage TO the dignity of the British
flag. There Is general indignation in
Puerto Cabello and La Guayra over
the unequal combat. It Is regarded
AS having been wholly unnecessary and
inexcusable in view of the fact that the
Venezuelan Government as soon as il
was informed Of the situation. did ev
erything IN Its power to make proper
amends for the affront to the British
flag at the hands of an angry and ire
,ponsible mob. me American Consu
at Puerto Cabello was appealed to and
he visited the cruisers, but could oh
tain no alteration Of the plans of the
allied feet
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-12-18
Castro Now Asks for Arbitration.

Washington Special: A cablegram
received at the State Department from
Minister Bowen at Caracas states that
the Venezuelan Government has re-
quested him to propose to Great Brit
ain and Germany that the difficulties
arising out Of the claims for alleged
damages and injuries to British and
German subjects during the Civil War
be submitted to arbitration. Secretary
Hay replied to Mr.. Bowen's cablegram,
authorizing him in his discretion to use
his good offices to secure arbitration
He was, however, made to understand
that in the arbitration, il one should
follow, he would represent not the Gov
eminent of the United States, but that
of Venezuela at it's request.
1t is realized here that the outcome Is
very doubtful, and the best way Is be-
set with difficulties. II the claims
against Venezuela were only those Of
Great Britain and Germany. the adjust
ment might be easier, but France and
Italy. the United States and perhaps
other nations also have claims, and
they cannot accept any arrangement
which Great Britain and Germany
might force upon Venezuela, which
would deprive them Of their rights of
reclamation. If there Is an attempt to
possess themselves of all the customs
receipts on the part Of Great Britain
and Germany protests naturally might
be expected to follow from France,
which holds claims aggregating more
than the combined claims Of England
and Germany, and Venezuela. 1t Is un-
derstood already has arranged for
their payment on an installment plan
out of Venezuelan customs receipts,
an arrangement that might be disturb
ed by the British and German program
It is evident here now that the allies
have been obliged to proceed against
Venezuela far byond the point where
their original program ceased.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-19

address: There Is no organization in
ireland except the United Irish league.
Unfortunately In this country there have
been somec roakers who are looking for
excuses to avoid duty. We are here be-
cause we know that II Is a winning move
ment and will rebound 10 the credit OF
those who support IL. There are public
accountants who every year publish I'm the
papers OF Ireland n statement OF every
subscription received and every penny
distributed.
At the close OF the remarks OF DR. Tim
minis. Representative O'Brien OF Paw
tucket. introduced a resolution or declara-
tion OF principles IN which the people OF
Providence and Vicinity Of Irish extrac-
tion renewed their pledge To do all I'm
their power TO make Ireland an independ-
cnt nation. and recognizing the propriety
OF the people In Ireland handling the mat
~ter as they deem best.
The resolution further declared that
the high character " the present repre-
sentatives OF ireland make Il certain that
the course being pursued by them r. the
one most likely to produce the best re-
suits.
The resolution appealed 90 the Irish OF
Providence and vicinity 90 rally 10 the
support OF the United Irish league and
use every effort 10 further is ends. The
resolutions concluded by promising the
envoys the answering devotion OF the
people The resolution was unanimously
adopted.
A rousins vote Of thanks was given DR.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-19

small handful OF Beers had the British
whipped In South Africa They fought
English, Irish. Scotch. Welsh, Canadians,
Australians and New Zealanders and had
them beaten. but when America Joined
in against them the cause was killed.
But foe the horses and mules shipped
ish would have been driven out OF South
the Beers were Informed that 1900 OF
their women and children had died In the
detention camps.
The next speaker was Commandant w
Malan OF the Boer army. who spoke
briefly and touched on the great bond OF
sympathy that has existed between the
Irish people and the Beers, because ever
since the Cape Colony became an Eng
lish dependence both people have been
lighting for the same principle-liberty.
He believed that Great Britain was try
Ing TO make a second ireland OF South
Africa, but with this difference that
South Africa was 5000 miles away, aud he
believed that In making n second ireland
In South Africa they might lose the first
Ireland.
In conclusion he snid one OF the worst
things about the Irish question was the
tendency TO fight among themselves and
that the only sure way to success was by
united effort The Beers will dig up their
guns at some future time. ne said.
BUT ONE ORGANIZATION.
DIT. p. J. Timmins OF Boston, member
Of the national committee OF the u. l.
L.. was called upon. and said In a brief
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-19

Garvin for his services as presiding Of
ficer. a brief reception to the ENJOYS took
place after the meeting adjourned.
The committe which had charge OF the
mass meeting was as follows: Rev. James
T. Walsh, II. d. Dr. James r. Sullivan.
Colonel John McManus. Colonel James
". McGann. Colonel Thomas Donahue.
Thomas A. OGorman. Thomas O'Brien.
OF Pawtucket Edward a. Cosgrove.
James r. Reilly. Dennis +. Mccarthy. y.
j. Dullea. Bernard Conaty. y. J. McCar-
thy. NJ. j. Norton, J. J. Devlin. John
Conaty. John McCarren William r.
Barry of Warren. ~. u. Donovan Hon.
Frank r.. Fitzslmmons OF Lincoln.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-19
OVERSIZE.

Last night in the engine house the
Ladies auxiliary connected with Mar
ragansett Engine company. No. 2. held
Its regular meeting.
Miss Louella A. Miles. principal Of the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-19
ANTS ON SALE DURING THE

Turner avenue Grammar school. retires
this week and will be succeeded by Mss
Lawson. Miss Lawson visited the school
Wednesday.
Last night Pomham lodge. A. o. 4. w.
he'- -..'-- --s~.'~- 49, '~~tallatIon
Of officers will occur IN January.