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Gilpin observer., 1902-04-24
FATAL FIRE IN CHICAGO.
Blaze in Apartment House Results In
Death and Large Loss of Property.

Blaze in Apartment House Results In
Death and Large Loss of Property.
Chicago. April 21.-Seyeral persons
were painfully burned and a little
girl was killed in a fire that de-
stroyed the Monterey. fve-story
apartment house at 50 Thirty-ninth
street. last night The flames spread
SO rapidly that many of the occupants
OF the upper rooms. who had retired
Tor the night. were cut OF from es-
cape by the stairways and were res
cued by the firemen. James L. Grim
sted IN his anxiety to save his little
girl. caused her death. Instead OF
waiting for the firemen. who were
coming to his rescue. Grimsted darred
down one of the escapes. with his
child in his arms. just as he got to
the third floor. an explosion OF gas
occurred and he loosened his hold on
the child and she fell TO the pavement
and was killed. The property loss Is
s35 600
Gilpin observer., 1902-04-24
Steamship Combine.

London. April is.-The Daily Tele-
graph announces that prolonged neso-
tations have resulted in q new COM
bination among the steamship lines.
involving no change Ia officials and
little change in management. The
lines involved are the White Star. the
Dominion. the Leyland. tho Atlantici
Transport. the American and the Red
Star lines. The joint control of the
amalgamated companies VIII be prac-
tically in the hands Of the same men
who guide their separate destinies. tho
intention being to reduce working ex-
penses. to avoid ruinous competition
and to secure harmonious working re-
lations with the great American rail-
ways.
Gilpin observer., 1902-04-24
Elevator at Murray Burns.

Ottumwa, Ia. April "a pro-
pitious change in the wind saved the
town of murray from possible destruc-
ton by fire last night. A grain ele-
vator and extensive corn cribs OF o.
F. Hulbut. G Co. caught fire and were
destroyed, together with several
freigho cars. a high wind swept the
aanes toward the business part OF
the town. but after destroying por-
ton OF the stock yards the wind shift
ed and the fire was soon under control.
The loss is estimated At nearly $4,000.
Gilpin observer., 1902-04-24
EDITORS TO MELT IN OMAHA
National Association AdJourns Its

Convention at Hot Springs.
Hot Springs. Ark. April 19.-Yester-
days session Of the National Editorial
short while the assemblage was like
political convention. The storm
arose after paper had been read by
w. H. Tutle of Chicago, attorney for
the National Publishers bureau, on
"The Postal Laws" Mr.. Tutle severely
arraigned Third Assistant Postmaster
General Maiden on account of the rul-
ines he has recently made with regard
to the mailing of certain classes *
publications. Avery Moore of Idaho
moved that the convention pass reso-
luton asking congress to invessigate
the acts of the third assistant post
master general and take summary ac-
ton. Ex-Cougressman Owen Scott OF
Illinois asked the convention to take
no harsh action. Hon. Lafe Young
also advocated a little less speed in
condemning Madden and begged the
delegates not to rush to the conclusion
that Madden was entirely wrong
By unanimous vote C. A. Willard OF
Bonneville, n. Y. was elected presi-
dent of the association. Mr. Willard
is q state senator. I
Other officers were elected as fol-
lows: First vice president. P. V. Col
Inns of Minneapolis; second vice presi-
dent, C. T. Davis OF Concordia, Ka-.;
sponding secretary, J. NJ. Page of
Jersoyville, Ills; recording secretary.
r. NJ. White of Mexico. Mo; treasurer.
james G. Gibbs Of Norwalk. o. Om-ha
was selected as the next place OF meet
ing, defeating Milwaukee and Ashe-
Vile.
Gilpin observer., 1902-04-24
FRANK R. STOCKTON DEAD.
Well Known Story Writer Passes
Away In WashInGton.

Washington, April 21.-F'rank R.
Stockton. the well known novelist.
died suddenly yesterday. The cause
of Mr.. Stockton's death was paralysis.
Immediately resulting from a hem.
orrhnge in the brain. He was a guest
at the banquet. held Wednesday night.
Of the National Academy of Sciences,
when he was taken suddenly and mys-
teriously III. The ailment did not at
that time appear to be serious and for
a while the sufferer seemed TO be I'M
proving. but n change for the worse
came yesterday morning and death oc-
CURED at II o'clock. BY his bedside
when the end came were his wife.
who was q Miss Tuttle OF Virginia.
and her sister He was IS years OF
age. The body win be taken to Phila-
delphia for intcrment
Gilpin observer., 1902-04-24
elxTY FAMILIES HOMELESS.
FIrs Burns Strip . Quarter Of Mile
Lonq At Kansas City.

Kansas City. April PA destrucr-
i've fire visited the southwestern part
Of this city yesterday. laying waste Il
section of dwelling houses almost b
quarter of mile long and block
wide and doing damage to the amount
of $4,000. John Slime OF Quincy,
Ills, spectator was fatally injured
by falling piece of iron, and Edward
Bennett. fireman, was overcome by
heat.
About so dwelling houses were de-
stroyet, and 60 families \, ere rendered
homeless. A high wind, amounting
almost to gale, was blowing and the
flames spread with alarming rapidly
The fire started in grocery store and
after destroying nearby buildings, wGs
carried by the strong wind nr ii steep
hill making the work of the firenen
extremely difficult. Burning embers
were blown more than half mile and
for a time all OF that portion of the
city was threatened. After three
hours of hard fighting the fire was un-
der control. Many persons lost all
of their belongings.
Most of the residents who suffered
loss are poor. Those who need as
sistance are being cared fcr tempo
rariy by neighbors and charitable In
StitutiOns
Gilpin observer., 1902-04-24
DUN'a REvlEw oF rRAog.
Seasonahle Weather I Potens Factor
for Good.

for Good.
New York. April 19.-R. C. Dun G
Co.'S Weekly Review OF Trade says:
Weather conditions have been potenr
for good during the past week. Re
tail distribution was greatly accelerat.
ed. which In turn enlarged jobbing
trade; building operations made aoid
progress, traffic increased at the in
terror as the condition of country
roads improved. which made collec-
tons better. Some labor controversies
were settled and others were averted.
Complaints are still heard regarding
tardy deliveries. but freight Is less
congested. and business has increased
to the extent OF 60 per cent larger
railway earnings for April thus far
than last year and 1913 per cent over
1900.
Grain and meats have continued
very strong. There was some logical
explanation of the advance in corn,
interior receipts falling to $500 bush
els for che week. while Atlantic ex-
ports rose to SS4,SO3 bushels. an un-
usually large total for recent times,
although small by comparison with the
sponding week In preceding
years. Wheat was sustained by ex-
ports from all parts OF f.4S5.352 bush
els. against 4,613.ss1 year ago
Failures for the week numbered 261.
Gilpin observer., 1902-04-24
TAKES UP WEST POINT BILL.
House Completes Consideration on
Most of Appropriation Measures.

House Completes Consideration on
Most Of Appropriation Measures.
Washington, April 22.-The house
yesterday entered upon the consider
alton of the military academy appro-
priation bill. In addition to the regu-
lar Items. it contains provision for
the extensive improvement of the
grounds and buildings at West Point.
These improvements are to cost s6,-
100000, of which $3,000,000 is appro-
priated in the bill. Tweaty-four Of the
80 pages of the bill were completed.
During the general debate on the mill
tary academy bill Gilbert (Ky) precip-
itated discussion on the race ques-
tions which was partic' lated in by
Gillett (Ma 81, Blackburn IN. CO w.
w. Kitchin IN. C.) and Gaines
(Tenn.). Cochran (Mo.) and Glllett
discussed the question of the alleged
violation of the neutrality laws IN
connection with the shipment of mules
and horses 10 South Al-ica.
Gilpin observer., 1902-04-24
RoERs TO HOLD ELECTION.
WIN Select Representatives TO Con-
slider Peace Proposals.

"'st SSiSSL representatives 20 OOI-
slider Peace Proposals.
London, April 19.-The government
leader, a. ]. Balfour, in the house of
commons yesterday, made the follow
ing important statement:
After two conferences between
Lord Miner. the British high commis-
sioner of South Africa, and Lord
Kitchener and the Boer delegates at
Pretoria, Lord Kitchener. while refus-
ing to grant an armistice, on military
grounds, has agreed to give facilities
for the election and meeting OF repre-
Eentatives of the various Boer COM
mands to consider the position. The
Boer leaders have. therefore, left Pre-
toria to carry out this plan"
Mr.. Balfour added that 1t was not ex-
pected that communication between
the British and Boer leaders would be
resumed in less than three weeks
time.
Mr.. Balfour's statement made a gen.
orally favorable impression. It was ar
gued among the members that the &C.
ton of the Boer leaders demonstrates
that ct any rate a majority Of the dele
gates favor the acceptance of the sig
gested British peace terms. The sub
mission of the question to plebiscite
of the burghers Is according to Boel
law. which requires leaders of armed
forces in the field TO take the opinion
of their followers IN concluding peace
Gilpin observer., 1902-04-24
-Four Killed at a Crossing.

Bolivar. Tenn. April 21.-At Loone.
seven miles north of here. yesterday,
four persons were killed and fifth
fatally hurt by an Illinois Central Dal-
las Confederate reunion excursion
train. The dead Dolph Irwin Mrs.
Dolph Irwin. George Hurley and Mrs.
George Hurley. Sarah Irwin was IA
tally injured. The PARTY were in a
wagon and attempted to cross the
tracks when the second section of the
special struck the vehicle.
Gilpin observer., 1902-04-24
VIII stlu euv Beef.

New York. April Clone of the
delegates to the Central Federated
union introduced resolution at tho
meeting of the body yesterday. which
recommended TO wage earners that
they refrain from buying or eating
beef or mutton for 30 days beginning
May 1. This. 1t was explalnri !, would
be done to sec IL the price of mat
could not be forced down from tue
present high rate. There was a long
discussion and the resolution was
tabled by small majority.
Gilpin observer., 1902-04-24
ENGLAND'S BUDGET
eKLiEH GAINS GROUND THAT
PEACE Is AT HAND.
Ecers Accept British Lord Commits
sioner, With Rureher Executive.
England's Reserves Veto RiSht-No
War Tax Shall BE Levied Oh Beers.

London, April Mot for many
years has Great Britains fiscal pro-
gram been awaited with such interest
as that which attached to this years
| announcement and there is no doubt
that all the proposals contained in the
budget given out yesterday by Sir
Michael Hicks-Beach, the chancellor
CT the exchequer. will be adopted. 1t
Is equally certain, however, that none
of the proposals will meet with the
unanimous approval of either side OF
the house. More important, perhaps,
than the curious forms of the new
taxation is the statement. made by
the chancellor OF the exchequer, that
the. government had acceded to the
Boer demand concerning the ss-stock-
ing of farms.
The Associated Press learned upon
excellent authority that the principal
provision of the budget, namely, the
treasury loan OF G32, 100000, has Sc
rious bearing upon the peace question.
There appears to be a very strong be
lief in the cabinet that owing to ex-
pected early termination Of the
of the budget gets to the committee
stage, the peace negotiations viii have
reached q stage that Sir Michael
Hicks-Beach VIII be enabled to an
nounce a decrease Of the loan.
The failure to explain this import
ant point is taken il the house of
commons to Indicate that the govern
ment has strong hopes Of a speedy
issue of the negotiations now progress
ing at Pretoria between the Boer lead
ers.
Sir Michael Hicks-Beach Is seldom
dramatic, but when he referred to the
government intention to restock the
Boer as we'll as the colonial farms, his
voice rose to an eloquent pitch. His
gesture as he spoke in praise OF the
valor OF the Beers and expressed his
hopes for subsequent friendship be-
tween Briton and Boer took the house
with him, and the cheers, especially
from the opposition. prevented the
speaker from continuing his speech for
some moments. During this pause
the chancellor of the exchequer turned
towards Mr.. Chamberlain, the colonial
secretary. who sat pale and motion
less. plainly none too pleased at this
Official recantation of his ."uncondi-
tional surrender" formula.
After mentioning that he did not
propose to interfere with beer, wine.
tea and sugar, the chancellor said he
must select for indirect taxation an
article practically in universal con-
sumption. He, therefore. proposed an
import duty OF 3 pence per hundred
weight on all grain, with a correlative
duty of 8 pence per hundred weight on
-four and meal. The total yield of this
duty was estimated at G2.G50.00o.
In the house of commons the general
debate on the budget followed party
lines. The house divided on the corn
and -four duties resolution, which was
adopted, 254 to 153.
The conservative papers highly ap-
prove the corn duties and deny that
they constitute an Infringement Of
the traditional free trade policy. The
liberal papers condemn the corn duties
vigorously.
Gilpin observer., 1902-04-24
sTRorHER JURY DIsAoREEs.
Stood Seven for Ao9uittal and Five
for Conviction When Discharged.

st. Louis. April 2l.-The jury in the
case against William Strother, the ne
gro charged with the murder of A. D..
Cooper the millionaire, who was
killed in bath house several months
ago. was unable to agree on verdict
after being out all night, and was
discharged by Judge Ryan. The jury
stood seven for acquittal and five for
conviction. The standing OF the jury
caused great surprise. After the jury
retired It was thought verdict would
be reached In short time, because of
the strong case made by the prosecu-
tion. Strother was present In court
when the jury was discharged. and
appeared much relieved over the out
come of the trial. His case will go
over to the fall term OF court.
Gilpin observer., 1902-04-24
EsTRIKE ON IN SAN FRANCISCO.
Street Railway Tle-up is Made Effect
iua b., Tie E---rI-..--

0IFSGI naii"Sy flS-Cp - mdoS -sES~i-
i've BY the Employees.
San Francisco. April 21.-San Fran
ciscans are without the usual facil-
tiles of rapid transit. The street rail-
way strike has become effective. Only
three lines are in operation. Callfor-
MIA, Hyde and Union streets. Busi-
ness on every line of the syndicate
which lately took over the|Market
Street system was suspended. The
cables were running. but they drew no
cars. During the day few cars IN
der police supervision were run over
the different lines OF the system to
comply with the franchise requlre-
ments. but no attempt. was made TO
carry passengers. The only facility
for travelling over the affected district
was furnished by automobiles and
carryalls. There were no disturb
ances around the various car barns.
Both sides to the controversy held
separate conferences. the results of
which have not eet been made public.
The striking employees are busy en-
rolling recruits and perfecting organ
fzatiOn
Gilpin observer., 1902-04-24
TO FILE ,NJuNcTloN SUIT.
State Is Granted Permission to Begin
Proceedinus Aq.inat Mer1er.

State Is Granted Permission to Begin
Proceedings Ag2inat Merger.
Washington. April 22.-The United
States supreme court yesterday grant
ed leave to the state Of washington TO
file an original bill for an injunction
against the Great Northern Railroad
company, the Northern Pacific Rail
road company and the Northern Secu1-
titles company, in accordance with the
petition OF that state recently flied
in the court.
The opinion in the case was deliv-
cred by Chief Justice Fuller, who stat
ed that the court had always exer-
clsed the utmost care in its proceed
ings In original cases. and that the
present decision to grant leave to file
was intended to be entirely without
prejudice to either party at interest.
Gilpin observer., 1902-04-24
THREE rlREs IN DALLAs.
Flames Break Out Almost Simultsne-
ousiy in Several Sections of City.

= lS4tuCS GTCslk OuG SAtfnOSI Sifnulle-lC-
ousiy in several Sections of City.
Dallas, Tex, April 21.-Two persons
were fatally injured. Fire Chief Mages
was Frustrated and property loss
of $37O,0O0 was caused by severai
fires which occurred here shortly after
3 q. IN. AT that hour an alarm was
turned in from the Dorsey Printing
establishment and in a short time one
OF the iercest conaagrations which
has visited Dallas in years was IN
progress. To add to the trouble of the
firemen, several other alarms from,
different parts OF the city followed In
quick succession. After lighting the
fire for two hours Chief Magee was
Frustrated and the command was
turned over to an assistant. Fireman
VIII Spur and the young son OF Chief
Magee were fatally injured.
The Dorsey printing u was to
tally destroyed. the loss ".
100000, half covered by In
While the Dorsey FIRE Was
gress a fire broke out on Id
street, near Collin, and 90 buildi'..
were destroyed. While the two big
fires were raging third broke out.iu
the residence district of Fisher lane, In
South Dallas, which destroyed s2ur
cottages. worth $4,000 The police
are strongly inclined TO believe that
all were due to incendiarles.
Gilpin observer., 1902-04-24
ALLEGED PEACE TERMS.
Summary of Pending Proposals Of
Beers and British.


Beers and British.
The Hague. April aS.-From those
close in touch with the Boer leaders
here it appears that the latest secret
dispatches from South Africa outline
the peace proposals now under discus
sion at Pretoria. The Beers accept
British lord commissioner with u
Beer executive. both to be resident at
Pretoria. The country TO be divided
into districts. with British district on
GERS and a Boer committee chosen by
polling by the burghers. The veto
right to be reserved to the British
government johannesburg TO be retro
ceded 70 the British with complete
civil organization. A war indemnity
of at least f10,000.0o0. TO be distrlb-
uted by mixed committees. Disarma-
ment 10 occur when the first batch OF
Boer prisoners is sent back TO South
Africa. No war tax to be levied.
Both languages to be recognized In the
schools and courts and in Official docu-
ments. The expense Of the garrisons
In South Africa TO be borne by Great
Britain. The present Boer leaders to
be retained in office SO far as possible.
Gilpin observer., 1902-04-24
Ribs-AIay, ss.o74; July. so.l5; Sept,
Sgoo.lh.
chicaoo Live stock.

Chicago. April 2i.-Cattlc. Receipts. -,
500: about l0ai5c lower; good TO prime
steers. 6.s0I7.S5; poor to medium S5.G16i
0.4o; stockers and feeders, S1sOd5.OU; cows.
Sl.4ol6.O0; heifers. S2.J0dd25; Gamers.
81. .4o6t2 40 bulls, S2.Jyft3.1O; calves. 500
@5.25: Texas fed steers. S2.156td23. Hogs
Receipts, today 1000; tomorrow, 5000,
lodl5c lower: mixed and butchers. SB.75ff
TO: good TO choice HEAVY ST1OlpI.25
rough heavy. $Bs0liI.o5. light, SBOONG.aj;
bulk of sales. SG.s5W7.l5. Shcep-Receipts.
10000: steady to strong; lambs steady 20
Toe higher; good to choice wethers S5.5o0t
GO: fair TO choice mixed, Si.IJfh.jO; west
ern sheep S4.TjnO.OO, native nmbs, S4.1Jei
0.Go; western lambs. $5.5OfiT15.
Gilpin observer., 1902-04-24
DEATH IN STORM.
sEvEN PERSONS KILLED IN
OKLAHOMA TORNADO.
Mercury Ranges. From go to 100 De-
grees In Kansas and Missouri, While
Minnesota is Not Left In. the Cold.
Early Crops Damaged.

Guthrie, o. T., April 22.-The storm
IN southwestern Oklahoma killed sev-
en- persons. Near Leger, Mrs. James
Johnson was killed by house being
blown against a tent she occupied.
Contractor Reed and wife of the 'Fris-
co construction corps were suffocated
by a tent falling on them. Three per-
sons are reported killed at Mountain
Park, and at Lone Peak lightning
killed Adolph B'outz. The Frisco
camp near Leger was entirely demol-
ished, all the field notes and profiles
being lost. Every building in He'd
rick was leveled to the ground and at
Faztons several stores were wrecked.
Gilpin observer., 1902-04-24
Seven Die in London sIaze.

London, April PA fire broke out
at midnight in Hackney. suburb o.
London. in printers warehouse, the
top floor Of which was used for liv-
ing rooms. dozen fire engines and
escapes promptly arrived at the scene.
but the flames were of overmastering
power and it was impossible to enter
the building. When the flames were
finally under control. the charred bod
les Of man. two women and four
children were found.
Gilpin observer., 1902-04-24
sandstorm al sd. Joseph.

st. Joseph. Mo-. April 21.-The mer.
curry in thermometers begun to climb
yesterday and at noon registered as
high as 92. change of more than
40 degrees in six hours. A high south
wind set In and soon the air was
dark with particles of dust and sand.
Several buildings of light structure
were blown down. The sandstorm
did not subside until night. Rain is
badly needed throughout the state.
Gilpin observer., 1902-04-24
south omnha Live Stock.

South omnha. April 81. Cattle Receipts,
$500; slow to i0ll5c lower: native steers.
Si.75d8.uO: cows and hcifcrs, S3.'5@O.Oo,
western steers. S450QJ.2O. Texas steers.
S4. 2.ai5 90; canncrs. 81 1oQ3.5O. stockers
and feeders. S2Ija5.3O, calves. Si.oJd1 90;
bulls, stags. etc. S8.Oo0io 20. Hogs Re
ccipts, l,iOO; Jni0c lower; heavy. S0.sj6l
TOO; mixed. s0sOuG.D0; light. Sd.5090.so,
pigs, S5.5OI6.40: buR Of sales, S6.SOn6.00.
sheep-Rcceipts. 100; slow, Zoe higher;
fed muttons S50od8.Oo; westerns. 5000
400; ewes S4.JOIo.5o: common and stock
crs, $30OQpi.Io; lambs. so.JOdI0.0O.
Gilpin observer., 1902-04-24
kansas cltY Live stoek.

Kansas city. Aprli -Cattle-Receipts,
5000. good kllllng and feeding cattle
steady. inferior grades slow choice beet
steers, SG.sOaiGsl; fair To good, SG00a6.J0;
stockers and feeders, S3.iOlto.21. western
fed steers. s5.OopB.OO; native cows S3-0Odf
$50; hcifers. SLOOH6.G5; cunners, S4.JOia
$50: bulls. S350M1,To; calves, Si.O0GG.Oo.
Hogs-I,eceipts, 300; 56tl0c lower; top,
$50; bulk of sales, S6GoaT 10, henvy,
SI.l5dgs.3O. mixed packers, SdI1QiI ~;
light. S0.5jGi7o5, pigs. Sd.OoMd.aO sheep
Receipts. $500; lOc higher. native lAuibs,
S6.GUgf7 90, western lambs. S0.Aod0sJi mn
tive wethers. S5.Gou0.oo; western wcshers,
81. .,O1fG 30
Gilpin observer., 1902-04-24
PASS RIVER AND HARBoR BlLL
Goes Through tho Senate Without .
word of Debate.

Waahington. April 22.-Without a
word OF. discussion Of the merits of
the measure, the senate yesterday
passed the river and harbor bill, carry
ing in appropriations about s70,00o,-
600. So thoroughly had the bill been
considered BY the commerce commit
tee that every senator was content
that it should pass as reported from
the committee.
AS no senator was prepared yester-
day to begin debate on the Philippine
government bill, the measure after q
few minutes of Informal discussion
went over until today.
Gilpin observer., 1902-04-24
Renches 90 at ST. Paul.

st. Paul, April '22.-The weather
has seldom been SO warm in st. Paul
during the month of April as it was
yesterday. The official thermometer
at the weather bureau registered near
ly 80 degrees before noon. In spite
of St. Paul's warm weather 1t showed
at noon in the central Dakotas and
there was a rain in the Red river val
ley. South Dakota is suffering for
rain, as is this section of Minnesota.
Gilpin observer., 1902-04-24
AdxentIs,a Elect officers.

Topeka, Kan. April 22.-The gen.
eral conference of the Seventh Day
Adventists yesterday elected the fol-
lowing officers for the central confer
ence: President, G. G. Rupert. Okla
homa City; secretaryt treasurer C. N.
Woodward. Dallas. Tex
Gilpin observer., 1902-04-24
Iakea Out a Biz Policy.

New York. April rs.-Since he be.
came chief executive OF the nation
President Roosevelt has become one
OF the must heavily insured men in the
United Staes. The president has ia
ken out a policy for $4,000 in a New
York company. besides continuing pol
icies for smaller amounts which he
had taken out long before he was elect.
ed governor of New York
Gilpin observer., 1902-04-24
PraXlnn for Rain.

Leavenworth, Kan. April 22.-The
need for rain in Kansas has become
so dire that Bishop Fink, whose do
cese consists OF the eastern district
Of Kansas, has ordered prayers said
daily by every Catholic under his
Jurisdiction. Under the orders from
the bishop the prayers will be contln-
ued until rain falls.