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The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-07-23
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STRUCK IN HOTCHKISS YARD.
The Lightning Bolt Which Caused Ter- rife Thunder Clap Monday Evening.

During the thunder storm which
 ragged a short time Monday evening there came an unusually sharp flash of | lightning, followed by a rending clap of thunder and hundreds of people of the city hastened to their doors and looked
 about, being satisfied that the bolt had struck in the city. Inquiries in all parts of the city and vicinity Monday evening, however, failed to elicit any | information as to where the bolt struck. Among those who were startled by | the severity and sharpness of the thun- i der clap were Miss Susan V. Hotch- | kiss and her servants at her home, No. 576 Chapel street, corner Of Brewery l street. The thunder burst was terrific, coming with an awful crash, and it seemed to those in the house that the
 bolt must have struck very close. No indication of the target of the lightning
 was seen however. But yesterday morning when Michael Carroll, Miss | HotchkiS' coachman. started to go to the stable at the rear of>the residence | he soon saw where the bolt had struck. It had hit large elm tree in the yard. I torn off a wide strip of bark down the | length of the tree, and from there 1 jumped to picket fence which divides the yard of the residence from the sta- ble yard. About the fence and III the stable yard were many evidences of the presence of the electrical bolt, and l on the fence 1t had performed some queer freaks.
 A portion of the fence was torn to pieces and some of the pickets present. ed the appearance of having been fresh l ly plalled and others were cut off and divided as smoothly as could have been done by joiner. From the fence the l lightning gyrated to the stable yard and tore up the concrete pavement there, scattering pieces of the concrete | in all directions. Fortunately the light l ming did not reach the barn, which would doubtless have been set afire had | it done so, but it seemed to have spent | it's force in the tree, the fence, and the | pavement.
 Coachman Carroll at once informed | Miss Hotchkiss of his discovery and she and other ladies who were with her when the terrific crash came Monday evening examined with great interest the result of the work of the phenome-
 non which had so startled them.
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THE COAL STRIKE.
Considering Offer of British Unions Or
 Financial Help.

Indianapolis, Ind, July 22.-President Mitchell will leave for Chicago to-mor- row afternoon. He will stay in that city day and will then go direct to Wilkesbarre to resume active manage ment uf the strike The national off, cers attach a great deal of import ance to the resolution reported by the com mittee appointed by the convention to draw up an expression in regard to the recent mine horrors in which so many of the men lost their lives. In this resolution attention is called to the fact that in several instances the men have been sent back to work in mines before the dead bodies of their friends had been removed.
 President Mitchell said: We cer- tainly will make a careful investigation of these charges. It would never do to condemn any man on unverified re- ports"
 Miners from the Johnstown district, where the worst horror occurred, de- clared emphatically that the men had been sent back to work there without the making of any effort to remove all the bodies first.
 This afternoon several large and small contributions for the strike fund were received.
 MT. Mitchell says the national officers of the organization are considering ac- cepting the offer of British trade unions, through their federation, Of financial aid in the strike.
 Indianapolis unions met tonight and resolved to assess members at least 1 per cent. per week on their earnings for the anthracite strikers. This will amount to $2.00O per week.
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MAJOR GLENN FOUND GUILTY
Suspended a nd F Fined for Administering
 Water Cure.

Washington, July 22.-Secretary Root to-day sent to the president at Oyster Bay the proceedings and findings in the court martial cases of Major Edwin F. Glenn, Fifth infantry; Lieutenant Julien E. Gauj0t, Tenth cavalry, and Lieuten- ant Norman E. Cook. of the Philippine scouts. Glenn was found guilty of ad- ministering the water cure to natives or permitting it to be done, and was sentenced to one months suspension from duty and fined $50. Lieutenant Cook was acquitted on charge of giv- ing orders to kill three Filipino prison CTS. The testimony showed that he had given orders to shoot the prisoners if they attempted to escape. The Fili- pino scouts to whom this order was given thought it meant to shoot the prisoners.
 In forwarding the cases to the presi- dent the secretary recommends that the sentences and findings be approved, but that no other action shall be taken It is not believed that the president, who is reviewing authority in these cases, will make any comments such as were delivered by him in the case of General Smith. It is shown in the evil dence and.reports that Major Glenn has performed excellent service and has done much to pacify the country where he has been in command.
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HAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR.
Violent Language by Condemned Man
 nt Double Hanging.

Greenville, Miss, July 22.-With curses on his lips with bloodshot eyes and with the expressed wish that the people of Greenville perish in the fires of hell, Ashley Cooke died here to-day With him, but silently, Tom Lauderdale also met his end. Both were convicted Of the murder of the engineer, G. M. Wray and were hanged on the gallows and the swing of a double trap sent both men to their doom. The fatal trigger was snapped at 11:37 this morning. At 11:41 Cooke was pronounced dead. At 11:43 the pulse of Lauderdale ceased to beat. Both bodies were cut down ten minutes later and turned over to their respective families.
 Cooke died boasting that he would be in hell in a few minutes and damning everything and everybody He said that those who had planned his murder would meet their end and that $11,00O
  which would be paid for the death of each of the eleven men who prosecuted him The execution was witnessed by 5000 people.
 This morning before the time for the execution both men appeared defiant, Cooke especially being very abusive to everyone around him while both cursed l l. had been read to the men in their cells, Cooke yelled through the window to the great crowd which had gathered outside to witness the execution:
 Damn you, don't be impa tient; we are coming"
 When the sheriff and the doomed men mounted the scaffold Cooke again be- gan to berate those about him, and turning to the crowd said: Its all a plot to kill me; damn you all, damn everybody; I'm going to die like a man.
 'I am killed for nothing, but am the bravest man in the state of Mississippi. There is s11,0 ,000 waiting for anyone who will kill the eleven men who made this plot. I will be revenged, for everyone Of this eleven Will be Killed and no questions will be asked They have murdered, me but revenge, revenge, re- venge."
 Before he could say more the black caps were adjusted.
 Are you both ready?" asked the sheriff.
 Yes" yelled Cooke, through the folds of black. Damn you people of Green vile; go to hell all of you
 The trap was sprung and the men dropped into space.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-07-23
NOTED CHARACTER DEAD.
James Johnson for Fifty Years College
 Vender at Princeton.

Princeton, N. J., July 22.-James John son, for fifty years college vender, died here this morning. He was born in Easton, Md, October ?. 1915. and be- came a slave of Teakle Wallace at the age of fifteen, but ran away and came to Princeton, where he was discovered and the sheriff came after him. After trial Johnson was turned over to the sheriff, but Miss Provost, lineal de- scendant of President Witherspoon. bought his freedom for $550. He after ward worked in the university and re- imbursed Miss Provost. Johnson was a prominent character in the university for fifty years and carried the receipt from his benefactress up to the time of his death. He was liberal subscriber to the new gymnasium fund. He will be buried on Thursday from the Pres- byterian church.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-07-23
WESTERN GOLFERS YIN.
Defeat Team of Eastern Men Zimmer-
 man of New Haven Plays.

Chicago, July 22.-six western golfers won easily from a team made up of five eastern players and one from De- troit on the Onwestsia links to-day. In the morning at straight match play, the westerners won, 20 holes to 3-17 up. In the afternoon the sides split up into three pairs each in three ball matches and again the westerners best ball to- tals was better-7 to g.
 The total points for the day were 27 to 5, so the westerners finished 22 up.
 The eastern team was composed of Perecy R. Payne, 2d. and l.. H. Conk- lin, the two Princeton boys: Raymond Russell of Detroit, Arthur G. Lockwood, the Boston expert, W. Oden Horstmann, the veteran of Chevy Chase, and c. H. Zimmerman of New Haven. The west ern team was made up of Walter Egan, Chandler Egan, Walter B. Smith, Abram Poole, Jr., Harold c. Smith and John Holabird.
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ENDORSE 16 TO 1.
Missouri nemocrats Strong for Kansas
 City Platform.

St. Joseph, Mo, July 22.-The state democratic convention of Missouri met here this afternoon, and at midnight concluded it's work and adjourned sine die
 The resolutions adopted declare ale glance to the principles of the Kansas City platform, especial stress being placed on the free silver Is to 1 plank
 The governments Philippine policy is denounced.
 Drastic legislation is proposed against the existence of all trusts and combina- tions that have tendency to destroy competition. The administration of Governor Alexander M. Cookery is en- dorsed
 ''The just and impartial election law of the state' is approved
 Government by injunction is opposed; child labor in factories is denounced. The record of the republican party in St. Louis in connection with the recent bribery scandals is dilated upon and condemned.
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RELIGIOUS RIOT IN PARIS.
Police Attacked After Violent Speeches
 Several Arrests.

Paris, July 22.-After the distribution of prizes at a school belonging to an un- authorized congregation in the Avenue Parmentier here to-day violent speeches were made to the assembled crowds, denouncing the governments action in closing the establishments of unauthor- ized congregations. Fighting ensued, the crowds breaking through the police cordon and shouting: "Vive la liberte" :" Francois Coppee, the author and poet, who was the chief speaker; Deputy Le- rolle, Gaston Merry. and the Abbe Par tural were arrested.
 The determined firmness with which the government is carrying out the law against unauthorized congregations is flashing the clercals to fury. which cul- minated in to-day's disorders. Similar though less violent scenes accompanied the closing of the schools and the de- parture of the teachers to other places. As a matter of fact, however the cler- icals are manifestly in hopeless mil nority throughout the country. Many municipal councils in all sections of France including those of such impor- tant cities as Lyons, Tours, Epernay and Beauvais, are voting resolutions approving the governments action, congratulating the ministry upon its firmness and urging it to continue it's defense of civil society against the en- croachments of the congregations.
 The government is certainly applying the law with all possible moderation, and with the country behind it will it is believed, accomplish the task under taken before parliament reassembes The clericals will doubtless continue their agitation, but the movement is not likely to lead to any practical re- suit.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-07-23
ryc COlored Lawns at S1sC
HOWE X STETSON.
BOTH MEN NOW READY.
Fitzsimm ons and Jeffries in Good shape
 for Battle.

for Battle.
 San Francisco, July 22.-Jeffries f1n- ished his hard training to-day. He boxed eight fast rounds before a large gathering of business men at Oakland. During the bout he nearly knocked Kennedy out, and the latter retaliated by landing a heavy right on Jeffries' nose, drawing blood. Jeffries instruct- ed his trainers to give him battle and they did so to the best of their ability. Eddie Graney, the referee of the big contest, was in the ring and gave a practical demonstration of how he would act towards the contestants. He refrained from going between the fight CTS, but ordered them to break and they did so.
 Jeffries will do light work for the next few days. He will take no chances of injuring himself or his hands, and will therefore refrain from boxing. TX
 Fitzsimmons took @ short jaunt through the park this morning and boxed at the Olympic club this after- noon. He spared with two clever anl- ateurs and wound up by going three fast rounds with Hank Griffin. Fitz- simmons will confine his work for the next three days to light gymnastic work. Both men are ready to enter the ring.
 The betting now stands two to one, with Jeffres on the long end. Betting is lively. There Is plenty of Fitzsin- mons money, and Jeffries' supporters are taking up all the wagers in sight. The arena is ready for occupancy. Wis.,, itors are coming from all parts of the United States. Up to the present time $13,00O has been taken in for tickets.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-07-23
Camden, S. C. Threaten ed.

Columbia, s. C.. July 23.--The city of Camden, s. C., Is reported to be in dan ger of complete destruction by fire. The Columbia fire departemnt has de- patred on special train for Camden. The telegraph office at that place has been burned up and there is no chance of communication.
 The block containing the postofice and bank is in flames and there seems no chance of saving one os the fifteen buildings in it.
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EULER WRITES AGAIN.
Makes Complaint to War Secretary
 BrOd rtGk.

London, July 22.-General Butler has written another letter to William Brod- erick, the secretary of state for war, in which he complains that MT. Broderick acCentuated charges in the house of commons which were never officially brought against him and to which he was ordered not to reply, In his com municaton to the war secretary Gener- al Butler demands that he be allowed to state his views regarding Lady, smiths capability to hold out against the Boers.
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ROOSEVELT THE ONLY MAN.
Senator FOralker Stands by Statement
 Previously Made,

Cincinnati, O., July 22-Sentaor For aker in tie course of an interview to- day on his return home was asked:
 Are you correctly quoted as to the republican candidate of 1904. namely, that nobody is seriously thought of ex- cept President Roosevelt?"
 Yes, the statement published is cor rect and the fact is as there stated. Roosevelt is the only man who is se- riously thought of by the great masses of the people. There are a few flicker ing flames that some ambitious oarti- sans are trying to fan into a blaze but they cannot make them burn steadily and they will all go out in due time, extingushd by the fire damp of Ameri- can politics."
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-07-23
w. K. Vanderbilt, Jr., in a Collision,

Paris. July 22-As W. K Vanderbilt, jr., was driving a small automobile along the Chartres road, near St. Ar mould, behind larger machine, to-day, he collided with market wagon driven by a woman, and both were upset. MT. Vanderbilt was slightly injured on the leg and arm, and the woman's face was scratched. The automobile was badly damaged. The accident was due to the fact that MT. Vanderbilt did not see the wagon until too late to avert a collision, owing to the dust raised by the automo- bile.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-07-23
ABSORBED BY ARMOUR & co.
Tine Hammond Packing Co. and the c.
 H. Hammond Co.

Chicago July 22.--According to a re- port current to-day that seemed to be we'll substantiated, Armour x Co. have absorbed the Hammond Packing com- pany and the G. H. Hammond compa- ny. The c. H. Hammond company has B, ,60OO00 of stock and $1.550,0 0)O of bonds; the Hammond Packing compa ny has $15OO,0O0 capital stock. Tn, plants of the C. H. Hammond company are at Hammond. Ind. South Omaha and Chicago and the Hammond Pack ing company establishment is at Chi cago,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-07-23
BOYS EXAMINED BY SENATOR
Frank H. Roberts, of New Haven, Ap-
 pointed as an Alternate.

Hartford, July 22.-Senator Hawley tonight examined number of boys for as midshipmen in the United States navy. He appointed Ed ward L. Donahue of Hartford as prin- cipal, with the following alternates: Sheldon P. Thatcher, Hartford; Charles F. Blaim, Newington; Leslie R. Baker, Bridgeport; Frank H. Roberts. New Haven; Richard E. Cassidy, Norwich
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MR. NERO RETURNS.
Story of Ills Trouble With Hackman at COney Island.

According to reports received in this city, John Nero, the proprietor of the Davenport hotel on Court street, this city, was arrested in New York city a few days ago for assaulting hackman. The reports were to the effect that Mr. Nero attended the races at Coney Is- land and hired hackman to carry him back to New York. Mir Nero claimed that he had been robbed by the hack man of his watch and $500. Blows fol- lowed. The hackman was knocked down and jumped upon. He was badly injured. MT. Nero returned to this city on the 1 o'clock train this morning.
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GRAND CIRCUIT RACES.
An Eight-Heat Contest fin 2:O9 Pace at
 Cleveland.

Cleveland, July 22-The grand circuit races opened a day late because of the downpour Monday. The 5000 stake for 2:09 pacers was the banner event, and it was decided only after an eight heat contest, making it the longest race that has been held this season. Fred s. WedgewoOd was the opening favorite and continued so until after the fourth heat had been paced. Then Dan R., who had always been well played, show ed himself, but dropped the next two heats to others. At the beginning of the seventh heat the Wedgewood horse was back favorite, but Dan R. did the lasting and led the way in the pair of succeeding trips around the track. All bets were small, no card amounting to over $400. Pronounced favorites won each of the other three races in straight heats, and at no time was there much danger of either of the three being beat en out The summary:
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Tunnel Plan Held Up.

New York, July 22.-The railroad committee of the board of aldermen this afternoon, by vote of 9.to 3, decided to report adversely on the proposed Penn sylvania railroad tunnel route from Jersey City to Long Island City under Manhattan Island,
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Fair play., 1902-12-06
what the senate win DO.

Washington, Nov. 0.--Ihc admission
of the territories oi oklahoma, New
Mexico and Arizona as states of the
Union probably will be the subject of
general importance to receive the at
tention of the senate.
After the omnibus territorial bill
passed the house last session its
friends in the senate were SO insistcnt
on action by the senate and SO strong
in point of numbers that in the in
terest of other pending action Il unan-
imous agreement was reached that in
consideration of abatement by the
friends Of the measure during the last
session the committee on territories
would report on the bill on next
Wednesday, December 3, and that 4
week later the bill should become the
unfinished business Of the senate.
which means that unless the measure
shall be displaced by vote or by uuan-
imous consent it win occupy the first
place on the senate calendar until dis
posed of.
There is no definite Information as
to what the committees decision will
he; hut at the last session all the re
publican members Of the committee
except Senator Quay voted TO defer
consideration, while Senator Quay and
all the democratic members voted for
immediate action, the result being
majority Of one for postponcmcnt 1t
is known that some of the republic
an members favor an amendment of
the bill so as to provide for the adj
mission of Oklahoma only, and il is
the prevailing opinion that the com
mittec will divide on this proposition,
all republican members except Scna-
tor Quay being considered favorable
to it. However, the transpOsition Of one
republican vote will insure the report
of bill to admit all three territories
to statehood, as Senator Quay and
all the democrats are firm in favor OF
a tri-state measure.
Fair play., 1902-12-06
WORK FOR CONGRESS.
Outline OF the Work Ahead For the Ma
tional Legislature Trust Ques-
tion In the Lead.


Washington, Nov. 30.-When the
house convcnes to enter on the final
session of the Fifty-seventh congress
perfect deluge of bills dealing with
the trust question in all its phases will
be thrown into the Legislative hopper.
1t is admitted on all hands that this
will be the most important topic of
discussion. Indeed, the leaders incline
to the belief that beyond the appro-
priation bills and routine legislation
it win be the only subject on which
there is chance of action at the
short session. As yet the leaders have
formulated no measure, and there cx-
lists a pretty wide divergence Of opin-
ion as to what can or should be done.
The most conservative opinion among
the republican leaders sccus favor
! an appropriation for the enforcement
OF the Sherman antitrust law. Such
an appropriation, it is pointed out.
could be placed on one of the regular
appropriation bills and put through
both houses without difficulty, where
as any amendment to the law itself. no
matter how conservative, would likely
meet opposition. Mr.. Hepburn, of
Iowa, chairman Of the interstate and
foreign commerce committee, is one
of those who believe that the Shcr-
man law, if enforced, is sufficient to
| meet the situation, and he will intro
duce bill appropriating $1,000 to be
used by the department of Justice in
prosecutions under the present law.
The leaders already have resolved
to expedite tho appropriation bills as
much as possible, in order to allow
the largest of time for other matters.
MIR Cannon. chairman of the appro-
priations committee, believes that the
Legislative, executive and judicial and
the pension appropriation bills can be
disposed of before the holidays. His
committee will go to work at once
and prepare the supply bills as rapidly
as possible. The legislative and pen
sion bills probably will be read before
the end of the week.
One of the first things the appropri-
alton committee will he called on to
do, however, is to prepare a bill to
provide for the coal strike commits
sion. Judge Gray, chairman Of the
commission, has written letter TO
Mr.. Cannon asking for an appropria-
tion of $4,000 TO defray the expenses
Of the commission, to pay its clerical
force and to furnish such compensa-
ton for its members as the president
may fix. The appropriations commit
tee will prepare bill, which, it is be-
licycd, will be presented and passed
this week, No opposition to it from
the minority is anticipated.