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Gilpin observer., 1903-07-30
DANVILLE SHERIFF PROTECTS
COUNTY JAIL WITH A SHOTGUN

Danville. ILL.,. July 26.-Two killed
and twenty-five wounded. the police
station wrecked, the county Jail with
few Of its windows unshattered. the
city in the hands of the state troops
and feeling of uneasiness and dread
prevailing everywhere. is the situation
left by the race riots last night and
early this morning. The dead are:
John ID. Metcalf. negro. lynched and
burned.
Harry Gatterman. killed by the ne
gro Metcalf.
Sheriff Whitlock said to-day. in CIV
ing his version OF the shooting into
the mob:
After l saw from the Jail that the
mob was determined to attack l went
to the veranda and attempted to talk
to the maddened men. AS l stepped
into view of the mob two bullets were
fired, one striking the wall at my back.
? fred two shots in the air. Some one
shouted that ! was only bluffing and
was shooting blanks. warned the mob
that l would resist an attack on the
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Gilpin observer., 1903-07-30
COL LORADO LEGISLATURE PASSES
APPROPRIATION AND ADJOURNS

piled: III every man in both houses
signs 1t, will not even consider the
question of calling an extra session"
Governor Peabody's greetings before
adjournment were presented to the
House and Senate last night as fol-
lows:
July "a, 1903.
ITO the Honorable Speaker and Mem
bers Of the House of Representa-
tives and Senate of the Four
teenth General Assembly:
Gentlemen = With expressions of
sincere respect and consideration for
each of you personally. and with the
greatest regard for your expressed
opinions and conclusions as brought
out by this extraordinary session Of
your honorable body, without malice
toward any and with charity for ALL
desire. before you shall finally adjourn
and depart to your homes and to the
ordinary pursuits of your everyday
life. to express to you my candid and
heartfelt thanks for the honest. fear
less, attentive and patriotic manner in
which you have accomplished the du-
ties and discharged the public service
for which you have been convened.
Il feel sure that a large majority OF
thC PSOPiC oL thio SoiahAch
wealth will realize that you have per-
formed the unexpected duty of this ex-
ira session in as brief period of time
as conscientious consideration OF this
important question and the various ap-
propriations hereunder would permit.
Il trust that you will carry with you
only feelings Of having honestly per-
formed a solemn duty in consistent
manner and that no sentiment of ran
cour. bitterness or revenge, will either
harass or discomfort you in the future
and having no other or further mat
ters to bring before your honorable
body for consideration. l beg to ex-
press to you. and to each Of you, my
sincere good will, and wish for each
member of this honorable house OF
representatives the bestowal Of a
bounteous share OF Gods choicest
blessings. Respectfully yours.
JAMES II. PEABODY.
Governor of Colorado"
Gilpin observer., 1903-07-30
Important Water Study.

Cheyenne. Wyoming. dispatch of
July oath says: The agents of the ir-
rigation investigation, who have been
operating in Colorado, Nebraska and
wyoming, met in the Cheyenne Office
to-day The purpose of the meeting
was to plan for a complete seepage
study, to be carried on along the
Platte river and it's three tributaries in
the three states. This work will be
conducted simultaneously by several
engineers, so that the results will
show the gains ard losses to which the
river is subject from its source to it's
mouth. In connection with the seepage
measurements on streams, typical
irrigation systems will be Investigated,
special attention being giten to canals
diverting water near the points where
both the North and South Platte rivers
enter sandy channels and where the
loss through seepage is excessive. The
seepage problem has considerable bear
ing on interstate water right questions
and the work as planned promises to
be the most comprehensive study that
has yet been undertaken.
Those present at the meeting were
Prof. o. V. p. Stout of the University
of Nebraska; Prof. Richard T. Ely of
the University of Wisconsin; B. p.
Fleming of the University of Wyoming
and w. B. Dunton. c. E. TAFT Frank
Adams and w. F. Bartlett of the irri-
CATION investigation staff. Prof. C. T.
Johnston, assistant chief, presided at
the meeting.
Gilpin observer., 1903-07-30
FARMING MATTERS.
Threshinq Prices.

The threshing season will soon be
here again, and some of the thresher-
men have formulated a mutual pro-
tective price list. to which it is pro-
posed to adhere this season. These are
the figures: Wheat, with hands and
teams, 10 cents a bushel; with hands
and cook shack. Z cents; with hands, G
cents; without hands, the farmer fur
nishing everything but the machine,
cents. Oats will be threshed at cents,
4 cents. 3R cents and 21a cents, on the
same conditions. Rye will cost l cent
above wheat; alfalfa. with hands. rs
cents and 81; millet. with hands. 9
cents, farmers hauling coal in all cases.
Field and Farm
Gilpin observer., 1903-07-30
PANAMA SITUATION APPEARS
LIKELY TO PROVE SERIOUS

Washington, July 2S.-Consul Gener
al Gudger, at Panama, yesterday made
the following report by cable to the
State Department of the episode at
that city:
Last night about 10 o'clock soldiers,
headed by the commander-in-chief,
searched the governors house. The
governor escaped and tried to reach
the consulate, but was intercepted. He
took refuge at the house of an Ameri
can. The streets were lined with SOL
diers, who arrested the secretary of
state and departmental employees. The
department has money"
Another dispatch yesterday from Mr..
Gudger says the governorship had
been rendered, but it is not known to
whom. 1t is added that the situation
is grave. Acting Secretary Loomis
has decided to await further advices
before taking action. 1t happens that
the navy is weak on the Pacific side
at this moment, owing to the absence
of the Pacific squadron in Alaskan wa
ters. But in case of need either the
Bancroft or the Panther could be
speedily dispatched to Colon and de-
A A A A A a A A a
Gilpin observer., 1903-07-30

tachment of marines sent by rail to
Panama
DR.. Herran, Colombian charge daft
faires here, having received no official
information from his government re-
garding the troubles at Panama, was
not prepared to-day to express an
opinion as to the situation there.
With reference to the report from
Bogota to the effect that the Colon
bian Congress was discussing the ques-
ton of creation of mints and the adop-
tion of the gold standard, he added:
THE question of the establishing of
mints and the adoption of the gold
standard do not appear among the sub
jects mentioned by President Mario
quin in convening Congress in extraor-
dinary session. and l am at a loss to
understand why they should be taken
up. In fact, there are already threa
mints in Colombia"
An opinion expressed outside Of the
Colombian legation concerning the af-.
fair at Panama is to the effect that the
government at Bogota had determined
to obtain a firm hold on the isthmus.
in view of the rumors of a feeling OF
unrest there due to the uncertainty as
to the fate of the treaty.
Gilpin observer., 1903-07-30
LAST SAD SCENES
OF POPE'S BURIAL

Rome. July 26.-The body OF Pope
Leo was inferred in st. Peters last
night The strokes of the hammer
which resounded throughout the i'm
mense dome of the cathedral an
nounced to the earnest gathering in the
nave that Leo XIII. had been laid at
rest.
The scene in the chapel was most re-
markably effective. The bier bearing
the body was received by Cardinal
Oreglia. 1t was placed in the center
backed by an altar with beautiful
image of the Madonna. before which
were burning four immense candles in
silver STATS. Around the two sides Of
the chapel, in the choir seats were thir-
ty-six cardinals.
The body was sprinkled with holy
water, absolution was given and tho
foot of Leo XIII. was kissed for the last
time by Major Domo Cagiano. Master
of the Chamber Bisletti and Count
Camillio Pecci.
The monsignors of the basilica, aid
ed by the noble guard. then laid all
that was mortal of Leo XIII. in a
cypress coffin lined with red satin and
bearing on the cover an inlaid cross.
the entire sacred college and Prince
Colonna rising to their feet as a last
tribute and sign Of respect.
When the last supreme moment
came the heavy coffin. weighing in all
1922 pounds. was rolled out Of the
chapel. preceded by mace bearers and
the choir singing as they went and fol-
lowed by the cardinals, among whom
the bowed figure of Oreglia. the strong
upright Vannutelli brothers. the white
haired Agliardi and the immense
black-browed Svampa were the most
conspicuous. Pulleys were attached to
the coffin and soon. to the strains OF
the "Benedictus Dominis Deus israel"
1t was hoisted into the stone sarcoph-
agus above the door. where It will re-
main until the grateful cardinals ere
ated by the late pontin shall erect
suitable tomb in the basilica Of st.
John Lateran. which was chosen by the
Pope himself as his Anal resting place.
Thus was Pope Leo consigned to his
long rest.
Gilpin observer., 1903-07-30
kearsaree's Great Run.

Washington July 2S.-The Navy
Department received a report to-day
from Captain Hemphill. giving some
interesting details of the run OF the
big battleship Kearsarge across the At
lantic. Captain Hemphills' dispatch,
dated Bar Harbor to-day, reads rs fol-
lows:
"Kearsarge steamed 2.SS5 nautical
miles In nine days. four and one-half
hours; average speed. 1910. Expert
ence variable. head winds. force three
to eight; slower four hours on account
OF taking seas over turrets: slowed to
ten knots on account Of fogs and ice
bergs; consumed 1,14S tons OF coal; av-
erage daily consumption. 125h for all
purposes; average speed for engines.
13.60'
1t is explained that the winds ex-
perienced, the force OF which IN given
from 4 to s, amounted to almost gale.
Gilpin observer., 1903-07-30
ARRESTS CAUSE
PANIC AT PANAMA

Panama, Colombia, July 26.-Not
since the days OF the last revolution.
when an attack upon the city by the
Liberals was feared, has there been
such a panic in Panama as occurred
last night. Shortly after 9 O'Clock the
Office OF Ell Lapiz. the organ OF the LIB
eral party on the isthums, was visited
by officers of the general stan OF the
army, who destroyed yesterdays edi-
ton OF the newspaper. One or the d.
rector was slightly wounded. but
managed to escape.
The news spread rapidly. In the San
ia Anas neighborhood. where most OF
the Liberals reside. sentiment rose TO
a high pitch and few of the promi-
nent people counselled retaliation.
They took no action, however.
The next event came like a bomb
shell. A company of soldiers, appar-
entity under the orders OF General
Vasquez Cobos. commander Of the ma
tional forces. surrounded the residence
of Governor Nuts. but the governor
and his wife, who is an American wom-
an. having been warned few min
utes before the arrival OF the troops.
succeeded in escaping.
General Huertas. commander OF the
battalion OF Colombia. when he learned
OF the El Lapiz incident. repaired to
headquarters. where he found General
Cobos. According to current reports.
the latter ordered General Huertas to
remain In quarters.
Exactly what has taken place is un-
known, but 1t is said that DR.. Aristides
Arizona, secretary. OF the government;
Fernandino Arrange. chief OF police, and
Etram Navin, a member OF the depart
ment superior tribunal OF justice. are
under arrest, the last named for trying
TO argue with General Cobos on the le-
gality Of his action.
Gilpin observer., 1903-07-30

Jail with powder and lead. There was
another shot from the mob and 1t
surged forward.
II then fired a shot from my shot
gun into their legs. This drove them
back. but they returned moment later
to the attack of the front of the jail.
I was alarmed for the safety of my
wife and children. My wife took gun
and said she would stand by me.
got her and the children out of the
way. and then. as the leaders came up
with the rail to batter down the walls.
l shot along the rail to make them
drop 1t. This accounts for SO many be-
ing shot in the hands and arms.
fired eight or ten shots in all"
Sheriff Whitlock had four deputies
and three constables with him in the
Jail guarding the prisoners. He says
no one fired into the mob but himself.
There are all sorts of rumors afioat
tonight and a strained situation is no
ticeable. but the 200 soldiers here. 1t is
believed. will prevent further out
breaks for the present, at least. Half
of these will be on duty all the time.
Gilpin observer., 1903-07-30

A study of this table shows that the
United States. which occupied fourth
place in the list of exporting countries
in 1870, now shows a larger total in
the final column, which represents the
latest available year, than does any
other country in the world.
The United Kingdom, France and
Germany showed in 1870 larger total
of, domestic exports than did the Unit
ed States. By 1880 the domestic ex-
ports OF the United States exceeded
those of France and Germany, but
were still below those of the United
Kingdom. The United States in 1890
occupied similar relation.
In 1902. the latest available year for
which the figures of the United King
dom, Germany and France are avail
able, the figures of domestic exports
stood:
United Kingdom, s1,379, ,OOO, 900; Ger
many, Lib 600, 600; France. $818,OOO,-.
900; while those of the United States
for the twelve months ending June go.
1903, are, 1892, ,OS7,S72.
Gilpin observer., 1903-07-30
A Japanese syndicate has purchase,

A Japanese syndicate has purchased
large section of land near Houston.
Texas. which will be devoted to the
cultivation of rice next year. Already a
fourishing Japanese colony is estab-
lished In the neighborhood of Point
Lavaca. There are enormous districts
of land in Louisiana and Texas excep-
tionally adapted to the growing Of
rice, for success in which a richness of
soil is OF less account than an abund-
ance OF water. These districts have now
attracted the knowing eye of the most
experienced rice planters in the world,
and 1t is the superior Japanese seed
that has yielded the great crops In the
region of reclaimed land around about
Crowley. American farmers. from the
time of the chance Introduction of the
cereal, through shipwreck. into the
'Carolinas. did little more than expert
ment with rice until the past decade.
Now we have rice to spare.
Gilpin observer., 1903-07-30
UNITED STATES LEADS WHOLE
WORLD in AMOUNT OF EXPORTS

Washington. July 2s - That the
United States probably leads the world
in exports is shown by statement
presented by the Department of Com
merce and Labor through its bureau
OF statistics. During the year ending
June 80, 1903, the total exports of the
United States amounted to 1882 087,-
872.
In a few exceptional cases the fig
ures presented are those of not only
domestic products, but include foreign
and COLONIAL products re-exported, but
this is only the case in few of the
smaller countries, which do not show
their domestic exports separately from
the local exports, and in these cases
the share which foreign products re-
exported forms of the total is SO small
as not to materially affect the state
ment. Here it is:
Gilpin observer., 1903-07-30
Elapsed
Thirteen Prisoner. Escape.

Sacramento, Cal, July 2s.-Thirteen
desperate prisoners confined In Fol-
som penitentiary made break Mt the
breakfast hour yesterday morning.
They seized Warden Wilkinson, his
grandson. Harry Wilkinson. Captain of
the Guard r. J. Murphy and several
other officers and guards. and. using
them as n shield against the fire OF the
gatling guns. fatally wounded a guard.
went to the armory post. overcnme q
guard who sought to stay them. armed
themselves with rifles and pistols and
escaped across the prison ranch into
El Dorado county, dressed In clothing
taken from guards.
Gilpin observer., 1903-07-30
Waunita Boom Growing.

Pueblo. Colo. July 23.-Fire Cnief
E. o. Ringer and Il. p. Young. local
miner. returned yesterday from Wau-
nita and report that townsite survey
was begun yesterday and that the new
town would be known as Nugget City.
Mr.. Ringer stated that already more
than 1900 people were on the ground
and that stakes were being planted
with great rapidity.
A letter received to-day from F..
Dunn, who owns a. half interest in the
Bowerman strike, denies the report
that he had sold his interest to Chica-
20 capitalists. He states. however,
that deal is on, and In all probability
before tte week ends o one-half in.
terest in the big strike will be sold
far 100000.
Gilpin observer., 1903-07-30
Ia Junt. strike Settled.

Denver. July 26.--A dispatch from
La Junta last night says that the strike
difference between the men in the
Santa Fe shops and the company have
been settled and all the men will be
taken back The men went out July
17th because their pay checks were fire.
Quently behind time The company,
after the walk-out. declared that the
men would not be taken back In body
but individually, every man on his own
merits. The outcome 10 that all 60
back together.
Gilpin observer., 1903-07-30
RELIANCE CHOSEN
TO DEFEND CUP

Newport. July 2s.-After yesterdays
race between the Reliance, Columbia
and Constitution, in which the former
again demonstrated her superiority
over the other two, the challenge COM
mittee of the New York Yacht Club
selected the Reliance as the defender
of the Americas cup. 1t was also de-
cided to discontinue the trial races.
Messrs. Morgan of the Columbia and
Belmont of the Constitution were per-
fectly satisfied with the choice of the
committee. They are both of the opin-
ion that the Reliance is the fastest of
the trio. From the showing of the
three boats during the season, the Re
lance is fairly entitled to be the de-
Tending vessel. In every race she has
crossed the line ahead, and has lost
but few events on time allowance. 1t
is probable that the defender will pro-
ceed to Bristol for a thorough over
hauling.
The three yachts raced over a lee
ward and windward course yesterday.
There was puffy northwester Of fif-
teen miles strength blowing when the
starting signal was given at 1880. The
Reliance was first across the line, the
Constitution crossed soon after. and
the Columbia followed a couple of sec
onds behind the handicap gun, at
1892.
The Reliance ran by the Constitu-
ton soon after the start and at IL: 40,
when the Columbia was almost on even
terms with her. the Reliance set the
spinnaker flying on the starboard
hand. The new boat felt the effect
Immediately and slowly regained the
stretch of water that separated her
from the Constitution. A mile from
the turn the Reliance got by the Con-
stitution and turned the mark just
ahead of her Meantime the Columbia
had fallen away in the rear. The
yachts turned the outmark as follows:
reliance ................. =. l'Vl'Vo
Constitution .............. l:lO:3I
Columbia ................. 1:14:3S
Hauling sheets around the mark. the
Reliance began beating out to weather
of Constitution. They went about on
the port tack about 2: 10 and after that
the new boat drew ahead and to wind
ward steadily. The Columbia sailed n
fast race to windward. and by a for
tunate slant of wind close under the
Newport shore. hauled up so much on
the Constitution that the latter barely
beat her across the finish line.
Summary: Elapsed
Start Finish. Time.
Reliance ..... 11:30:06 3:04:09 1888: 43
Columbia -. 11:32:00 3:10:11 3:3S: IL
Gilpin observer., 1903-07-30

Denver, July 26.-The appropriation
bill was signed by Speaker Sanford at
1855 this morning and was immedi-
atetly transmitted to the Senate, where
1t was signed by Lieutenant Governor
Haggott just three minutes later.
July 20.-Legislature met. Appropri-
alton bill introduced into House.
July 21.-Secon6 reading.
July 22.-Third reading and final
passage. Sent to Senate and read first
time.
July 23.-Second reading in Senate
July 24.-Third reading and final
passage. Returned to House with
amendments.
July 25.-Received in House and re-
ferred to conference committee. Re-
port of committee not adopted by the
Senate, and second conference COM
mittee appointed. Report of commit
tee adopted. Bill passed on third
reading and final passage in both
houses.
Length of session. six days. Cost Of
session, $4,000.
There will be no extra session Of the
State Legislature to consider the eight
hour bill.
Governor Peabody had offered to
call an extra session il the leaders of
both parties in both houses would
agree upon a bill which they would
support. They having failed to do this
he shifts the blame of the failure upon
them. He is quoted as saying:
Il have refrained from expressing
myself on the question before. because
wanted to see what the Legislature
would do on the suggestion l made. 1t
took no steps to show that it was real
ly in earnest or that an effort would
be made to pass it. In not calling for
another extra session, believe that l
have acted for the good Of the people.
/ may have made a mistake. and will
no doubt be criticised severely, but l
am satisfied In my own mind that l
have done right"
When informed that a petition was
being prepared and signed by almost
all the members of both houses. stat
ing that they would support the Whin-
merry eight-hour bill. the governor re-
Gilpin observer., 1903-07-30
Street Car Collision.

Worcester. Mass. July 26.-One dead
and forty-eight injured is the result OF
a head-on collision at n sharp curve
in the Boston and Worcester street
railway a mile west Of Westboro late
yesterday afternoon. More than half
OF the forty-eight injured are In se-
rious condition. Some Of them will
not recover, and many will be Grip
pied for life.
Gilpin observer., 1903-07-30
Mexican Railroad Rates Raised.

Mexico City. July 2s.-The govern
ment has issued a decree granting to
the railroads such an increase In their
passenger and freight rates as will
practically put them on the same ba-
sis as though their receipts were In
50-cent dollars. The decree was Is
sued In response to a request from the
Mexican Central and the Mexican In
ternational railways that they be per-
mitted to increase their rates On &C.
yer.
Gilpin observer., 1903-07-30
Death Of Kenneth Gillespie.

Denver. July 26.-Word was received
by telegraph In Aspen yesterday Of the
death of Kenneth Gillespie In New
York City Friday. Mr.. Gillespie was
the son Of the late B. II. Gillespie. the
well known mining man. who died In
Dutch Guiana few months ago. The
family had Just arrived In New York
from South America.
Gilpin observer., 1903-07-30
Grain.

Whe... choice milling. per 100 lbs,
s1.25; rye. Colorado. bulk, per 100 lbs,
s1.0O; oats, bulk, Nebraska, new, white,
s1.29 mixed, $1.27; in sack, Colorado,
white, s140; corn, in bulk. s7c.; corn
chop. sacked. 94c.; Colorado corn and
oat chops, sacked. $1.25; bran, Colo
RADIO, per 100. lbs. soc.
Gilpin observer., 1903-07-30

Uplanu. per ton, 15.00G1s.o0; second
bottom. choice to fancy, $1200I13.00;
good to choice. $11.00G12.00; timothy.
$500; timothy and clover, $1,000; al
fara, prime, $10.00@11.0O; straw. $500;
South Park wire grass, $500.
Gilpin observer., 1903-07-30
nd renovated goods.
Eggs.

Eggs. fresh, loss off. doz. ......
Eggs, fresh. case count, doz. -.
Gilpin observer., 1903-07-30
Live Poultry.
Butter.

Eigin. nrm 20
Creameries, extras. Colorado =. 20
Creameries, extra, eastern .... q
Creameries, firsts, Colorado and
eastern ................. 10
Process and renovated goods, ID. IL
Store packed ...............12 12@13
Cooking butter ........... 10Q1l
Gilpin observer., 1903-07-30
Sheep.
Comparative Receipts:

The following quotations represent
the prices paid on this market for
fat sheep:
Wethers. grass muttons. 80. .S3.25@3.5O
Ewes. grass muttons. ...... 3.OO@3.25
Feeder wethers, F.P.R. ..... 3OOQ3.25