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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-05-30

What is wrong with the season we
are having now?
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-05-30

Catepillars in apple trees. Lookout
for them.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-08-16
Carrier MAKEs AN APPEAL
Asks American People TO suspend
JudRment In HIS Case ana Ltkens
Himself to Dreyfus.

DULUTH. MINI. Aug. 16.--captaln ober-
lin NJ. Carter appeals to the American
people 70 suspend judgment against him
and likens himself to Captain Dreyfus Of
France in a letter written to his chief
counsel, Judge II. @. Stone. who is now in
Duluth. Carter asks that his desire be
made through the press to his fellow
countrymen, The letter follows:
wish to say that all the evidence shows
the government or ever received cent
Greene, nor to any other contractor. am
prepared to show where i got every cent
OF money / ever had or ever spent. Under
such circumstances / ask the American
people to suspend Judgment against me
until / can have a regular trial and be
given opportunity to prove my entire inno-
cence and honesty and clear myself Of the
outrageous and ruinous charges fled
against me, ! shall be able 10 prove be-
yond doubt that / did my duty without
fear or favor and that the government
never lost single cent through any work
done under my charge. feel that have
suffered an unjust and ,disgraceful Inn
prisonment without being guilty OF any
Wr0nadoing whatever. ! propose to fight
as hard TO Captain Drcyfus fought and
even with an overwhelming puDIic opinion
against me.
This Is the FIRST statement Carter has
issued since his Incarceration, according
TO Attorney Stone.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-08-16
WESTERN MATTERS Az CAPITAL
severaI Appoinsments Made In the In
tsrior and Postonee De-
partmenfs.
lFrom a stan corrsspondent.l J

WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug H.
Especially 1.-The comptroller OF the cur
rency has authorized the First National
Bank of Toronto, s. D., to begin business
with a capital Of $4,000.
The St. Paul National bank Of st. Paul,
Mimi. has been approved as reserve agent
for the First National banks at Britton,
Yankton and Toronto. s. d.
Miss Ruth Cooper. Of the Dalles, Oregon,
has been re-instated as teacher at Genoa.
Indian school. Nebraska.
Miss Helen NJ. Eaton, Of Omaha, has
been appointed stenographer and typewriter
at the land once at Broken Bow, Neb.
Charles u. Wineger and George 4. Davis
have been appointed clerks In the post
ofice at WATERFOWL, s. d.
William Smith has been appointed sub
stitute letter carrier at Kearney, Neb
Alfred w. stubbs at Des Moines, Ia, and
Oliver F. Chapman substitute clerk at Sioux
City.
Jesse NJ. Mullen. of Columbia City, NJ.
l. Ely Of Adair and Frank q. Loehr Of
Lone Tree. Ia. have all been appointed
railway mail clerks.
Postmasters appointed: Iowa-Homer s.
olds. Ralston. Carroll county. South Da-
kota; John Z. Kennedy. Blackhawk. Mead
county; Niles stovern. Crawford. Roberts
county.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-08-16
TSEssss. gI,ss.. for Nssraska--rair saturday and
STORM STRIKES KENTUCKY
street RstIway Tramc Interrdpted
ana Many Residences
Damaged.

LOUISVILLE. KY. Aug. ia severe
storm prevailed here this afternoon. The
wind blew at the rate Of hfty-eight miles
an hour, nearly an inch OF rain fell in a
quarter Of an hour. while the temperature
dropped 20 degrees IN as many minutes. A
number o. telephones we're burned out By
lightning and shade trees we're blown down
IN all parts Of the city.
Street car trafnc was interrupted in sew
eraI places for more than an hour
Several residences IN the suburbs had
windows blown In and damage done to
furnishings.
CHARLOTTE. N. O., Aug. l5.--There
have been q series Of severe electrical,
wind, hail and ralnstorms in this section
Of the state for three nights past. At
statesville hotel was struck by lightning
and destroyed.
At Concord st. Andrews Lutheran church
was blown down and Its timbers scat
tered. The odell cotton mills were dam
aged TO the extent Of $4,000; the Liphard
mill was unroofed and the Cannon Manu-
featuring company was damaged to the
extent OF $500 The property damage In
the town Is estimated at s25. 900. Fetxer
Norris, colorsd. was drowned in a swollen
stream.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-08-16
MARIETTA AT La GUAYRA
United States warship Arrives at
Venezuela Port truch sooner
Than bowen Anticipated.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 15.-The only infoF-
nation from Venezuela received by the au-
thorities here today was contained in a ca
blegram from Commander aodgers Of Mari
etta merely announcing his arrival at La
Guayra. He reported yesterday from Port
OF Spain the results OF his trip up the ORR
noco.
Minister Bowen, IN a cablegram to the
State department yesterday. was sclicItou.
for the presence OF an American warshir
NJ IA Ouzyra. Inc arrival TInere or MARI
eta probably relieves his anxiety.
WILLEMsTAD. Curacao, Aug. 1b.--A cor
respondent OF the Associated Press has had
an interview with General Cruz Monaeas.
chief OF the Venezuelan revolutionists at
Barcelona, In which General MonaEas said
foreigners might be sure no coercion
would be applied to them. According to
General Monogas the revolutionists have
divided their forces into two sectiobs, each
taking 1000 men and upward one dtvl-
sion Of 5000 men, commauded BY General
Matos and General Domingo Monagas, Is
AZ Orituco. awaiting an attack by President
Castro, who is at San casimiFo. General
Menagas added that the revoIntionists' tel
egraph lines reached to many points. en-
abling them to keep themselves better in
formed than the government. and claimed
that Cuidad Bolivar and two-thirds Of the
country were stsli in the possession OF the
revolutionists. The United States gunhoat
Marietta has returned to La Guayra from
the orlnoco river.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-08-16
PLARs OF PACKING COMBINE


NEW YORK. Aug 15.--Nelson Morris
a Co. OF St. Louis and Chicago are re-
ported to have bought for 5000. eco the
business OF the United Dressed Beef COM
pany Of New York. which has an extensive
plant at Forty-nrst street and East river.
This Is said to be move in conjunction
with the consolidation OF ali the dressed
beef companies in .he west The plan n
to have Nelson Morris a CO., Swift Com
pany and Armour q Co. acquire all the In
dependent packing establishments IN the
west, and after practically all have been
absorbed, It is said Swift will take over
the business Of Nelson Morris Co., leav-
ing In the field only Swift a Company and
Armour 4 Co. The plan Is then to merge
Swift q Company and Armour q Co. into a
single concern. which will complete the
plans for the consolidation Of the packing
house business Of the United States. 1t is
the present plan to capitalize the consoI-
idated company At $500 900, 900.
In connection with the report that ARR
mour q Co.. Swift & Company and Nelson
Morris & Co. are working in harmony, It
Is said the three concerns have Just bor-
rowed Jointly se.000,000 from a prominent
Chicago trust company. The entire loan
was taken by this single trust company. and
1t Is understood that It was afterward di-
yided and Is now held by = half dozen prom
inent banks In Chicago.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-08-16

Man who EIoDed with Maud shonfeId
Turns Up IN Seattle.
washinston.

SEATTLE. wash. Aug. 15.--PhiIip d.
Watkins. who Is being looked for BY Pink
erton detectives in every part OF the United
States and whose sensational marriage to
Miss Maud Shonfeld. daughter Of an Omaha
man, few weeks ago. preceding that young
womans complete disappearance. boldly
came into Seattle about a week ago and reg
istered at leading hotel under his own
name. He was IN this city two days. Dur
ing that time he went 70 the National Bank
Of Commerce and presented a check for
500 signed and endorsed b. himself and
drawn on . bank Of Amesbury. Mass, which
the Seattle bank cashed. A few days after
ward the National Bank OF Commerce
learned that the check was worthless. A
complaint was sworn 70 charging Watkins
with obtaining money under false pretenses.
All efforts 70 locate the man have failed.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-08-16
THOUSANDS vIEW THE ABaEN
Opened 40 give the Public an ODpor-
tunity Of seeing the ooro-
nation Fittings.

LONDON. Aug. 15-The plan Of opening
Westminster abbey. to give the public an
opportunity to view the coronation fittings.
has involved the authorities imneasurabIy
and is proving to be a much more trouble-
some task than had been imagined
Wednesday the admission fee was si.as
and yesterday Il was reduced to 60 cents.
Great crowds inspected the building during
these two days, but this morning the rate
Of admission was further reduced to IL
cents and throngs past all calculations
congregated long before the doors were
opened. BY noon the line extended mile
to the westward OF the abbey. In closely
packed ranks
small army Of police was called out to
keep order. The people passed through
the turnstiIes at the rate Of $500 an hour
Although thousands turned away. giving up
hope Of entering. the line was stlll growing
up 20 the middle OF the Afternoon
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-08-16
KING EXPRESSES GRATITUDE
Edwsra Replies 70 the censratula-
tions Of the city OF Ports-
month over nj. Rseovery.

CoWEs. Aug. l5-King Edwards reply
10 an address from the city Of Portsmouth
yesterday was handed to the mayor Of
Portsmouth today.
{. On behalf Of himself and Queen Alexandra
Ne majesty thanks the city for its con-
ratulatlona on his coronation. the recovery
u his health and the conclusion Of peace.
and adds;
We are unfelgnedly thankful for the
nerclee which II has pleased Almighty
Sod to vonchfafc TO ua and to our people
and We trust now, that we are happily at
peace with al the world, that the recent
iejoicinFs wherein the whole empire
hfaFed may send as forward each In his
bwn station. % work with renewed earnest
hess for the mainfenance and improvement
u our noble heritage and the accomplish
nent o. the ENDS that hecome great
For myself shan ever be stimulated IA
ny exortIon4 for the welfare Of the empire
by the recollection Of tribute OF loyalty
md afcctlon which has touched me deeply.
The kiaE end the prince Of wales landed
4 East cowes today and visited Osborne
Iouse
During the morning the king marked the
pot occupied BY the conn containing Queen
Fictoria's bocy on the deck Of the royal
Roht Victoria and Albert A brass cross
haa act into the deck, bearing the words:
Herr rested the beloved remains OF
Auen Victoria, from February ] TO Febru-
kry ls9s Born May a. 1873 Died jan
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-08-16
REDUCTION ON GRAIN RATES
President H1I Says They Will Go
Into E@ect within q
week.

ST, PAUL. Minn., Aug. 15.--The reduction
in grain rates promised Minnesota and the
Dakotas by the Great Northern and North
ern Pacific systems win 60 into effect,
President James J. Hiii Of the Great North
ern stated tonight, within a week. Mr.. Hill
and bis party returned here from their four
weeks western trip this evening.
I'VE win lower grain rates in the north
west within . week. Mr.. Hill said. I'VE
want these rates to beneht northwestern
sess.a ere anA ssent thana aftaetfva in tima 10
move the immense crop Of the northwest
THE reduction will cover the entire
northwest. and other lines than the coast
lines will join IN them. Farmers every
where will get benent'
The railways agreed to reductions both Of
merchandise and grain rates which. offhand.
VIII amount in the aggregate to saving to
lhe producers Of sa.2ab.ooo. This saving is
REPRESENTED IN the total Of the reductions
IN grain and mernhaadips ratea which have
been made since the irnt OF the year.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-08-16
IMPERIAL DECREE ISSUED
Minister Conger Transmits to state
Department Decument Concern
ing Indemnity Eunds.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 15.--Alinister Con-
ger. at Pekin, has transmitted to the State
department the imperial decree concerning
the raising Of funds IN the several Prov
inces for the payment Of Indemnity sx-
acted BY the powers as 3 result OF the
Boxer uprising.
The deeree directs that there shall be
no extortion and that the people must not
be irritated. The yiceroys are commanded
to do away with what viii cause friction
and needless severity. The decree de-
clares that II any are found out in their
old tricks" and Filling their own pockets, "
they viii be severely dealt with.
Minister Conger also sends proelama-
tion OF the viceroy OF Chi Ia. In which the
people are warned against carrying arms.
Reference is made to the Boxer troubles
and the yiceroy says old scores must not
be raksd up. THE people ard the Chris
tians must not rstaliate against each
other" concludes the proclamation. ''but
forever be at peace with each other. Trem-
BILE and obey"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-08-16
ITBERART OF PRESIDENT
Desires 70 Make 90 Few Speeches ~ Psssi-
BILE During His Trip.
No cHANGEs IRON IAL DATE ANNOuNCLD
Flying Trip Through Nebrasl<a on
September ~ and Arrive In Omaha
in Time 10 Review
the Parade.


WASHINGTON, Aug 1b.-(SpeciaE Tele-
gram .)-Presldent Roosevelt's itinerary for
his northwest trip is about completed, al
though there are gaps here and there to be
connected up which may prevent its oficial
promulgation for some little time. Enough
is known. however. to state on authority
that there have been no changes IN his
plans, 80 far as Nebraska is concerned, as
published in The Bee Of fortnight ago.
He VIII arrive IN Omaha late IN the even
ing September 2s and during the night his
special train viii be pulled to Ksarney on
the Union Pacific. On the morning Of
September 27 he will make flying trip
through the South Platte country, with
short stops at division points. arriving In
Lincoln between and s o'clock. After
short rest At the, capital he will 90 to
Omaha in time to review the Ak-sar-I3en
parade, but he does not desire 20 make
speech on that occasion. although he may
be persuaded to deliver q short address
A gentleman connected with the White
House stated today that It wac not the
presidents intention to make many
speeches on HIS northwestern trip. That
while he was scheduled to make speeches
at various reunions throughout the coun-
try, he would husband his strength az
much as possible, because he recognized
what an enormous amount Of country he
contemplated covering within the time set
for the trip.
The president will enter Iowa from South
Dakota on the morning Of September 20,
making short stops at Arion and Denison
on his way from Sioux Falls, s. d. to Sioux
City. Ia. He will epend about two hours
at Sioux CITY,. arriving there late in the
afternoon Of September rs. Later be y1ill
60 on to Omaha and thence to Kearney
for his daylight run through the South
Platte country on September 81. arriving
at Omaha about o'clock. From Omaha
he Will go to Topeka. Kas. ana after two
days In Kansas and Missouri he viii again
enter lows, taking the southern route, HIS
FIRST stop being at Clarinda. From there
he will 60 TO vsnwert thence to osceola
and Des Moines. where hegwill stop for an
hour or SO. From Des Moines the presi-
dents itinerary calls for stops at Oslxa-
ioosa and ottumWa and he viii leave the
Sese1 1S NovkuK on rn1 morning OF UcIO-
Der /.
While the presidents Intention Is to
stop only at Sioux Falls in South Dakota
efforts are being made 70 get him to stop
at Yankton. and the South Dakota deIega-
ticn is unit to. this END. having Joined IN
telegram asking she president N not to
leave out Yanktcn. S
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-08-16
PREVENTS C0RONER'S INQUEST
UndertaIzer Denies sody Of Charles
J. Allen to sury NJ

TAMPA. Fla. Aug. 1b.--The preliminary
hearing which was to have been granted
today to Manuel Chavese. the Cuban who
yesterday killed Charles J. Allen and dan
gerously wounded Mrs Allen, has been
postponed. Mrs. Aliens condition is crit
ical, but she is under the surveillance Of
G detective.
A coroner's Jury, organized to hold an
inquest on Aliens body, was refused ad-
mittance 20 the undertaking establish
ment, the proprietor declaring the sheriff
had ordered him 20 prevent an inquest be-
ing held. An autopsy was held by several
physicians. but no report has been made
public.
Chavese IL confined in jail here. In a
statement he says he was assaulted by
Allen. whom. he claims, he owed for a
buggy He states Allen called him into
his house and assaulted him. In the alter
cation he shot Allen and Mrs. Allen, who
attempted TO separate them. was also shot.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-08-16
FIFTY DROWN IN TIDAL WAVE
Dispatch from Ouliaoan Tells Of Fearful
LOu Of Life At Atata, Msxics,
SNAIL COAST TOWNS ARE DESTROYED
Death List an These Smaller Ports
is Relieved to Ne Very Heavy
and relief is Being sent
from cuIiacan.

ST. LOUIS. Aug. ia special to the
Globe Democrat from Austin. Tex, says:
A dispatch from Culiacan, Mex, says the
lower portion Of the city Of Altata on the
Pacific coast. Just west OF culiacan has
been completely destroyed BY a tidal
wave and no less than fifty people are
known te have drowned The loss Of life
may be veral times that number. The
property loss is heavy. IL is reported that
several smaller coast towns situated above
Aitata we're completely washed away by
the small tidal wave and that the loss Of
life in these smaller ports Ia very heavy.
Relief for the sufferers Of Altata will be
sent from Culiacan.
MEXICO. Aug 15.-A telegram received
here tonight stated that rumor was cur
rent in the United States that fifty persons
were drowned in a tidal wave at Altata.
Mex. Nothing is known here Of such
happening Altata is a seaport town.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-08-16
GUESTS or THE PRESIDENT
Prominent Een from vhrious Sections
% she country rahe Luneheon
az sasamore nul

OYSTER BAT. Ank. fs-Tbe president
today gave orders that hereafter the names
Of enlisted men Of fhe array who die IN
the Philippines be cabled % this country
once in every two weeks When the vol
unteer army was fn the archipelago II
was the custom 20 chbil the casualties
but on the withdrawal 0f that army the
practice was discontinued.
The subject was discussed while the pres
ident was entertaining q number OF Wis.,
itors at luncheon today. Among those who
sat at his table were. Major Generals
H. G. corbin and s.. M d Young. Henry
Loouiis. the author; Jacob A. Riis Of New
York; Robert A. Morris. ohAirman OF the
New York County Hepublican club; for
mer Governor David n. Franeis Of Missouri,
president Of the LouIsiann Purchase Ex-
position company; Henry ~ Warren Of
Philadelphia. son Of Bishop Warren Of the
Methodist church. and Conaressman Mer-
cer OF Nebraska. The suhtect Of cabling
the names OF the dead soldiers was
broached by Mr.. RiIs. He made the point
that under the present system the rsla-
tives Of epiisted men who die in the Philip
pines are kept In ignorence ~ this fact for
eight or ten weeks. while The families Of
officers who succumb are ldlormed at once.
The president was greatly Interested In the
matter, and as soon Is Il was explained to
him ordered General Cornin to instruct
General chatfee at Manila to cable his full
casualty list twice a month. While II costs
on an average Of si.50 "a cable news 10 this
country Of the death of an ofacsr IN the
Philippines. II costs about $50 for each en-
listed man. This difIerfnce Is due to the
fact that the War department hss code
numbers for all It's oiIicers. while the names
Of the enlisted men. together with their
company. regiment. etc. must be sent in
full.
Former Governor Francis discussed st.
Louis exposition anairs With the president.
He informed him that the dedicatory cere-
monies would occur April 80 next. this being
the Tooth anniversary Of The transfer Of
the ceded territory from the French gov
ernment to the United States. President
Roosevelt promised to attend these cere-
monies. and further stated that he would
have our representatives abroad Instructed
to use their best endeavors to induce for
eign governments to have exhiblta at the
exposition. He instructed Generals Cor
bin and Young. who sail tomorrow on
Fatheriand for Germany 70 become the
guests Of Emperor William during the
maneuvers Of the German army, to DO all
they could to further the interests In
Germany Of the exposition.
The two army officers came today to
pay their respects to the president before
sailing.
Mr. Mercer discussed the poIiticaI sItu-
alton in the northwest, and he Informed
the president that his receptloo IA Omaha
next month would not be oonaned to one
political party. but you'd Be participated In
BY all the citizens irrespective Of political
Affiliations.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-08-16
ELKs LEAVE SALT LAKE CITY
Make Their Get-Away fror. Utah City
by Train Loads, Majority re-
turning Home.

SALT LAKE CITY. Aug. lB-This was
get away day for the delegates to the
Benevolent Protective Order OF Elks' con-
vention. which came to a close last night.
and all day members OF the fraternity have
been leaving the city BY train loads. Many
Of the delegates will extend their pleasure
trip to California and the north Pacific;
others have arranged TO tour Colorado
enroute east. while not few viii remain
IN Utah resorts until the middle Of next
week.
At the Elks' eieb tonight an Internal re-
ception was rendered TO the grand oficers.
Past Grand Exalter Ruler Charles r.
Pickett and party left this morning in their
special train for San Fraacisco ana other
California points. After a trip through
California the party will go to Yellowstone
National park after which they viii return
20 their homes in Iowa.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-08-16
DEcLARES BEATTY A BEAT
Baivansra AEiHing compeay ehsrnes
New York Broker with Com
nseation OF stock Funan.

NEW YORK. Aug. 15.-Bsrbert \. Beatty.
aged 70 years, broker, was arraigned IN
the Tombs police court today. charged by
w. 7. White. secretary and treasurer Of
the Balvanera Mining company. with not
accounting for funds and stock Of the COM
pany amounting to s1T.5o0. Beatty was
put In custody Of his counsel for exami-
nation on August 10.
The complaint alleged that Beatty had
At various times disposed OF four blocks Of
the company's stock and had failed to ao-
count for the proceeds,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-08-16
NEGRO coNFEssEs HIs GuILI
He IL Threatened with Lynchins and
After q Desperate struggIe
Manages ts Escape.

MILWAUKEE,. Wis. Aug. IA special
TO the Journal from Lodi. Wis. says; A
negro brutaily assaulted Anna Zimmerman.
daughter OF a farmer living about = mile
east OF the village OF Dane, last night. and
after leaving her IN senseisss condition.
returned after several hours to the scene
Of his crime and confessed to the weEnan.
A posse was formed and the negro eaught,
but sitter desperate struggle he managed
70 escape and iH now at large, Lynching
is threatening II no is captured. Ths giri's
condition Is serious.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-08-16
RAILMAY NAM NAY sTRIKE
EmpIoyes of Chicago City Road to
Ask Permission Of Fedora
taon 20 Go Out.

CHICAGO, Aug. 15--An attempt viii be
made tomorrow to get the permission Of
the executive committee Of the Chicago
Federation OF Labor for q strike Of the
employees Of the Chicago CITY railway.
This will be done at Joint meeting Of the
oficers Of the federation and the executive
committee Of the union. composed Of the
Union Traction and Chicago Street Railway
companies. After this meeting the Chi
cago City men will report to a general
meeting. At both gatherings the matter
will be thoroughly thrashed over. should
the federation ofhcials sanction a strike
the men opposed to such action will carry
the matter before the meeting OF the gem
eral federation on Sunday and make ANAL
fight.