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The Elbert County tribune., 1903-07-02
HUSBAND DEAD BY LIGHTNING,
WIFE INSANE, BOY BADLY HURT

by the physicians to tell the wife i'm
mediately OF what had happened. but
when at night Condor had not re-
turned and she saw the white faces and
heard the whisperings OF those about
her. the woman appeared to know that
something was wrong. After the acct
dent the news was broken to her as
gently as possible. but she received IT
In a dazed condition and the shock
seemed to undo all the good the ply
siciaDs had done in restoring her rea-
son. 1t was thought that she might
recover and she eas been kept closely
confined and the best of care given her
since his death. Mrs. Condor. however.
grew rapidly worse and yesterday af
ternoon she became SO violent that 1t
was necessary to call the officers and
remove her TO Pueblo last night
But the troubles of the family did
not end here. Shortly before 5 O'Clock
screams were heard from the barn and
an investigation found Harold. the
eight-year- son of the Condons, ly
ing In an Unconscious condition on the
ground, with both OF his hands in a
badly mangled condition. Surgeons
were called and ii was some time be
fore the lad was restored to conscious
ness Then 1t was found that he had
been playing with a box of dynamite
caps which he had found in the stable.
He held the box in his hand and set
FIRE to one OF the cartridges with a
match. The giant cap exploded and
fired the rest OF the box and he was
hurled some distance, He held the box
in his hand when the explosion oc-
CURED and both hands were badly
mangled. The thumb and fore-fnger
Of the left hand were blown of. but
outside the damage to his hands. the
hoy was unhurt.
Probably the most sensational Incl
dent in connection with the Condons
came to light last evening. when. while
preparing Mrs. Condon for her trip to
Pueblo. and caring for the little in
jured boy. Mrs. Mary Coll. mother OF
Mrs. Condor, told the officers and doc
tors of most remarkable find of
money hidden both in the house and in
the barn and which, in connection with
SO 900 found in the bank. and which
Mr.. Condor had said nothing about.
makes between $1,000 and $4,000 to be
placed to the credit of the family.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-07-02
RUSSIAN FRIENDSHIP WILL
BE IN NO WISE ENDANGERED

Washington. d. c.. June 30.-An i'm
portant diplomatic incident OF the last
twenty-four hours gives positive assur-
ances that the additional friendship
between the United States and Russia
is to remain unbroken. and that Count
Cassini, Russian ambassador. will re-
turn to Washington in the fall.
In addition there comes the interest
ing announcement that the European
squadron of the United States will, II
present plans are carried out. receive
an official invitation from Russia TO
visit Kronstadt next year.
Secretary Hay called at the Russian
embassy yesterday and spent nearly
an hour with Count Cassini. Russian
ambassador. Russian-American rela-
tions were discussed in a general way.
but the secretary made the feature of
his visit in strong personal assurance
that the administration had been mis-
represented in published reports that
the President and secretary of state
were displeased by the ambassador S
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-07-02

course regarding the kisbineff and
Manchurian Incidents, and would not
regret his transfer to another post.
AS II this denial of the reports was
not sufficient. Secretary Hay told the
ambassador that at both the White
House and the State Department he
was held in the highest regard, both
personally and officially. and that they
hoped nothing would interfere to pre-
vent his return TO Washington next
fall.
It is Indicated that the Manchurian
question may be permitted to rest tenn
porarily so far as action at this end of
the line is concerned.
There are indications. too. that the
Russian government has found 1t pos
sible to shape her policy respecting
Manchuria so as to be more acceptable
to the United States. Secretary Hay
and Count Cassini. within the past
week. have conferred on this subject
and II is apparent that there have been
some developments which officials do
not care to make public at this time.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-07-02

Leadviile. Colo. June 3o.-"Martin
must be working a long shift. Why
don't he come back to me?'
Moaning and wringing her hands.
these words were uttered over and over
again by Mrs. Martin Condor as she
was being prepared last evening for
journey to Pueblo. where she will be
placed In a private sanitarium. her
mind having become a blank as the re-
suit, partially. st least. Of the recent
shock caused by the death of her hus-
band, and which shock quickly undid
the good accomplished by her sojourn
at this sanitarium for several years.
1t was another chapter of the sensa-
tional Incidents that have been crowd
ing themselves upon one another this
afternoon. and which are to add them
selyes'to the killing of Martin Condor,
superintendent of the Penn mine.
which took place ten days ago to-day.
The killing of Martin Condor by
lightning on the goth inst the final
giving away of the mind of his wife
last evening, the accidental blowing up
of their eldest son shortly before
o'clock the discovery of small for
tune hidden in the stable in the rear
of their house. and the further discov-
cry OF money In half dozen places In
the house. form the basis OF ten days
OF most sensational incidents In the life
of this well-known Leadville family.
A week ago Saturday last Martin
Condor. superintendent of the Penn
mine, left home as usual and went to
the mine. He was walking from one
shaft to the other when bolt Of light
ming struck him dead. Condor was one
of the best known mining superintend-
ents in the camp and there was general
regret over his sudden death. At his
home however where n wife and three
children awaited him. the blow came
hardest. 1t was but two weeks before
that Mr.. Condor had obtained a permit
from the county judge of this county to
allow him to bring his wife back to
Leadville. she having been confined for
some time in a private sanitarium in
Pueblo. Now that her reason was re-
stored and being apparently we'll. Mar
tin Condor wanted her home again
with himself and her three children.
When death came so suddenly to the
husband 1t was not deemed advisable
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-07-02
Money for Flood Victims.

Kansas City. June 30.-The general
flood relief committee of Kansas City.
Missouri. has received s116.000, the
Kansas City, Kansas, committee. $75.-
900. the Lumbermen's Association
$4,000 Contributions have almost
ceased to- come in. There is also a
Kansas state fund. of which $4,000 has
been allotted to Wyandotte county.
Kansas. The Kansas City. Missouri.
committee has supplied l i,400 families
with the furniture necessary to re-
sumo housekeeping. Many OF these
families are from Kansas. Only 200
persons remain in the KansaE City,
Kansas. refugee camp.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-07-02
SCHOOL. QUESTION
IN FRENCH SENATE

Paris. June 30.-In the Senate the de-
bate on the government project requir-
ing communes to build schools to re-
place those of the religious congrega-
tions. brought out a divergency of
views from Premier Combes and For
mer Premier Waldeck- -Rosseau, the
latter re-entering the debates for the
first time in months. NJ. Combes sup
ported the law and M. Waldeck Ros-
seau. who followed. pointed out the
enormous cost involved in the project,
and urged caution. lest the benefits of
the law of 1901 be checked.
NJ. Waldeck- -Rosseau's opposition
assumed added Significance because of
its being made on the eve of the SUM
mer adjournment of Parliament. OF
the present session only a few days
remain to M. Combes to secure the pas
sage OF the remainder of he measures
making up the general policy of the
government.
In connection with the disbanding
of the congregations. three important
measures are still before the Senate:
First, providing for the non-authoriz-
alton of female orders, second. forbid
ding former members of congregations
to teach during a period of three years,
and third. providing that lay schools
shall take the place of those under
control of the congregations which
have been closed.
The last mentioned was the subject
of to-day's debate.
The premier in his speech supported
strongly the necessity for lay schools
and denied the claim that the establish
ment OF such schools would involve
enormous cost. He complained that
whenever 1t was sought to carry out
the school law. the opposition organ
lied disorder and riots. and he finally
declared himself strong in the conf
dence that the country and the law
were behind him.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-07-02
col ORADO STATE AFFAIRS AND
DOINGS AT THE CAPITAL CITY
paIry commis.Ioner's Report.

Mrs. Mary Wright. state dairy com
missioner. in her quarterly report TO
the governor. says she has not been
able to make any tests OF honey ag
provided for by the bill passed by the
last Legislature. But those who have
been adulterating the product have
been compelled to desist. says Mrs.
Wright. by being warned that they
would be prosecuted.
Most OF the dairy product sold as
Colorado full cream cheese" says
Mrs Wright. is not OF this quality
at all. 1t is what is known as skim
cheese. she says, and she has been
Industrious in suppressing Its sale as
far as possible
THE beef fat and other Ingredients
that form oleo," says Mrs. Wright in
the report, may be as wholesome as
the finest creamery butter. but oleo Is
not butter.' Then Mrs. Wright informs
the governor that the increase of the
tax on oleo to 10 cents per pound has
resulted in reduction OF the manu-
facture by more than 26.000.00 pounds
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-07-02
MOUNTAIN SLIDE
NEAR SNEFFLES

Denver. June 30.-A Republican spe-
cial from ouray last night says:
An immense land slide occurred near
Sneffies, early Saturday afternoon.
when a large part OF a mountain on
the dividing range between Ouray and
San Miguel counties broke OF and slid
into the Silver creek basin below.
There were millions of tons of rock
in the slide. some of the boulders be-
ing as large as sky scrapers. There
was also great deal of ice with the
rock. 1t was fully fifteen minutes be-
fore the slide had subsidized. The Ben
Hur mine narrowly escaped annihila-
ton. The slide was Witnessed by the
force from the San Pedro mine. which
is situated on the opposite side of the
basin.
Superintendent Edwards and Assist
ant Superintendent Pierson of the San
Pedro. who brought the news to town,
say there is apt to be another slide.
as there is great quantity OF
loosened rock still left that will be
brought down by the melting SHOWS.
The slide was in the Immediate vicinity
of Mount Hendrix.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-07-02
Hanna Aids Salvation Army.

Cleveland. o., June 30.-A fine cita-
del, to be used as the headquarters for
the Salvation Army in this city and vi
cinity. was dedicated Sunday. The
property is worth 100000. Senator
Hanna was chairman of the occasion
and made an address of half an hours
duration. He spoke almost entirely of
the work done by the army. and said
that If he had time to preach he would
help the Salvation Army with his
voice.
Toward liouidating the Indebtedness
on the building both Senator Hanna
and Myron T. Herrick made promises
of further contributions to the fund.
Senator Hanna already having given
s3.500 and Col. Herrick having been
one of the army's best friends in sew
eral ways.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-07-02
supreme Court Announcement.

On July 9Th the Supreme Court will
make announcements of some OF the
most important cases pending before
that tribunal This will be the clos
ing date of the session and the JUS
tices will leave for their vacations.
The court will probably stand Ad-
journed not less than two months.
The court now has under consider
alton the appropriation bill case. and
upon its decision depends the question
of whether the Legislature must he
called in extra session to provide sal
aries and expenses of state offices
One of the other very Important
cases is that concerning the fire and
police board, which Indirectly involves
other public officials holding over in
office under the home-rule amendment.
Whether the Inheritance tax law is
valid is another important question
the court is considering. Upon this
depends the right of the state to col
lect large sums. notably more than
$500. 900 from the Stratton estate.
II the Court of Appeals hands down
the s=ritten'opinion on the question Of
whether the city council or the county
canvassing board had the right to
make the official count In the charter
election this case will also be before
the court.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-07-02
Mr.. eoal Is Recovering.

Salt Lake. Utah. June 30-Thep-
dore D Boal. the Denver architect and
clubman. who was so severely injured
in runaway. recovered consciousness
yesterday morning and later was pro-
nounced out OF, danger by the attend
ing physicians He will undoubtedly
recover. The brain concussion was
slight. MIR. Boal will be laid up for
some time. as. the fracture Of his leg
was severe.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-07-02

1t is claimed that Carnegie has more
than 500. 100000 left This, however.
may be a mere rumor started by his
enemies who want the tax man to get
after him.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-07-02

The astronomers have formed
trust Within another year the people
will have to pay dearly to look heaven
ward.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-07-02

The Reliance is said to have "a full.
blunt nose" SO long as it is not out
of joint and she wins the race we can
probably forgive the rest,
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-07-02

John l.. Sullivan casts an X'ray on
Emersons essay on the Over Soul by
suggesting that "he was full when he
wrote it, Set Bostonian to catch
q Bostonian.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-07-02

Eighteen languages, including Eng
lish. were spoken in New Amsterdam.
The principal difference between that
time and this seems to be that, while
more than eighteen other languages
are now spoken. English isn't.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-07-02

That Burlington. Vt, blacksmith
who became mayor few days ago is
already greatly surprised at the large
number of people who seem to be able
10 use the hammer.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-07-02

II is pretty hard to work up much
sympathy for the American girl who
thinks she has married titled foreign
er and then finds that he is hrst-
class waiter or has an honorable
rc-ord as a ooachman.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-07-02

Some OF the Russian newspapers
want their government to furnish the
American press with facts concerning
the real condition of. AFFAIRS In the
czar's country. The censor Will be
getting after them II they don't watch
out
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-07-02

1t needed no Minnesota supreme
court TO establish the fact that a mash
err is parasite. But 1t may make the
job OF scraping him off easier.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-07-02

Douglass Gordan. a rich young'man-
about town In New York. whose sister
married Senator Hanna's son, gave a
81 400 check for tip to barber
who shaved him few days ago.
Young Douglass and his money are
soon parted.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-07-02

No one who has observed the ten
acity with which a woman clings to
nm opinion once fixed will ever again
refer TO her as a member of the weak
er sex.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-07-02

II seems pity that about the only
way for man to learn what kind of
woman he ought not to marry is to
marry her.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-07-02

Kentucky is priding itself on tho
death of centenarian in his bed. We
hazard nothing in saying that he die
not live in either Clay or Breathitt
county where forty is considered a
green old age.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-07-02

Two Austrian princesses and baro-
ness will attempt to swim across the
English channel. Whether they sue
ceed or fail they will have taken a
step materially neareF the variety
stage.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-07-02

Few things make a man madder
than going to the theater and seeing
about everybody that owes him money
absorbed In the performance from a
seat in the box.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-07-02

Patrons of the Roman amphitheatre
never knew what they missed by liv-
ing before the automobile was In
vented.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-07-02

Daniel J. Sully has made so much
money Handling" cotton that he has
got to go to Europe to spend it.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-07-02

Next to the man who volunteers ad-
vice on how to cure rheumatism. the
man with panacea for political ills Is
entitled to a place in the race for the
position of leading nuisance.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-07-02

The racing automobile is the dead
Hest toy that mlllionairism has ever
amused Itself with.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-07-02

New York is to have building 40
feet long &c feet wide and II stories
high. They might save valuable
space by using the building as Its own
chimney.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-07-02

Miss Littleboy is to be married, ac-
cordlng to Los Angeles paper Many
happy returns OF the day.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-07-02

wouldn't 1t bo sight to see the two
Shamrocks and the three American
s0-footers all together in big race
over herel
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-07-02

The boio rush woIld appear to be
pretty nearly as strenuous as the cane
rush.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-07-02

The message will get there while
you are saying Marconigraph. Think
up a shorter one.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-07-02

Japan does not seek war with Rus
sia, but 1t cherisbes the hope that war
may be forced upon II.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-07-02

A talkative friend is often more
dangerous than n silent enemy.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-07-02

It's curious how many sizes lnrgel
a woman's feet grow on her way from
the shoe shop TO her home.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-07-02

China admits that in the door bust
ness Russia practically has cinch.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-08-24
Rlfie Brought Him TO Terms.

Enterprise, Ore. Aug. 2i.-Cam
Robinson, a sheepherder for ]. C. NJ.
Feteridge. was arrested Sunday even.
ing while paradlng the streets with
a cooked revolver in his hand. A
few weeks ago Robinson had quarrel.
ed with his wife and threatened her
with violence, and on her complaint
was placed under bonds TO keep the
peace. and she had entered a suit for
divorce. but later they had made up
and were living together.
Today the quarrel was renewed, and
Mrs. Robinson came TO town. Robin.
son followed her, and was acting in a
threatening and violent manner, when
one of his bondsmen complained 20
the sheriff and asked that he be ar
rested Robinson resisted, and for
time stood the sheriff on, but a rife
in the hands Of one OF the citizens
him to drop his revolver
and surrender.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-08-24

ing Chief OF Police Gibson made a
tour OF the stores and requested the
merchants to conhne themselves 10
their allotted space-12 inches from
the outer edges OF the buildings oc'
cupied by them. AS a result. the
display In front OF the stores In many
places have changed in appearance.
and pedestrians find more room to
pass. In some places the display
space taken up by the stores had in.
crease to such an extent that II was
quite noticeable. and In order 10 pre-.
vent trouble and dissatisfaction in
the future, the authorities thought II
best TO advise the merchants offending
In this manner. In order to have them
correct the matter before someone
would start proceedings 70 enforce the
ordinance.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-08-24
Mrs. Josephine stapIeton Is Dead.

Mrs. Josephine Allen stapleton,
wife OF Henry stapleton. an honored
and well-known resident Of this city
since pioneer days. passed away this
morning at o'clock, after a short III.
ness, aged 81 years. 4 months and 10
days
Mrs. Stapleton was born In Du.
buque, Iowa, April IA, 1851, and in
the following year came 20 Oregon
across the plains, her parents locat.
in Salem. Here she grew 10 wo-
manhood, and September 27. 1871. she
became the wife Of Mr.. stapleton.
Four children we're born 10 the
couple, three Of whom survive the
mother. They are Mrs. Baumgart-
ner. Of Salem; Harry stapleton. OF
Roseburg. and Roy stapleton, OF sa.
lem. One son, Arthur. died In Feb.
ruary. 1855.
Mrs. Stapleton was a lifelong and
consistent member of the Episcopal
church. and was noted for her sweet
Christian disposition and her many
acts Of kindness TO those less favora.
bly, situated than herself. and her
passing away will be deeply and sin.
cerely mourned by a large circle OF
devoted friends in all walks OF life.
while the sympathy Of everyone will
90 out TO the deeply bereayed family,
IN this. their hour OF sorrow and suf.
iering.
The funeral services will be held
Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock
rom the residence, No. as Center
itreet, Rev William Coney. rector Of
i. Paul's Episcopal church, oficlat.
ng, and the remains win be laid TO
est in the family plot in the Odd
Rural cemetery. by the side
4 her son, whose grave she has tend. /
d for so many long years.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-08-24
New Program
at Shields

There was an unusually large orowC
at Shields Park last night, and an
exceptionally good performance was
their reward,
Wise and Milton hold over from
last week with new sketches.
KalOcrates did some wonderful bal
ancing and hoop-rolling, that was fire.
quently applauded.
West, with his lightning changes.
impersonated a number OF celebrities,
that OF Dom Paul boing the perfection
OF the art, closely followed by that Of
the Hebrew.
Flood and Hayes. the barrel jump
ers. performed the apparently impOs'
sible jumping on eggs and also on a
derby hat and iniuring neither.
The illustrated songs are new and
the views beautiful. while the poly.
scope. loaded with new films. proved
more than usually interesting. show
Ing among other things. the baseball
game pitched by Sam Morris. in which
be did such phenomenal work.
II Is By far the best program 80
far presented at the park
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-08-24
PERSONALS.

Harry r. Albert is spending a few
avs at Newport.
Geo. w. Weeks went to Coburg this
nornlng on business.
John Cochran, OF Oregon City, spent
sunday in this city.
II. T. Bruce was passenger for
iingent this forenoon.
] Y j. Catterlln. OF Portland, was an
aHSunday visitor in Salem.
Mr. and Mrs. Jos. II. Albert are
lone from a months stay at Cascadia.
], II. Roland returned this morning
hom Jefferson, where he visited over
sunday.
A. r. Hathaway went to Albany this
morning on insurance business for his
company.
Miss Flora Halleck. OF Baker City,
a guest OF her grandmother, Mrs.
bnardi.
Mretary OF State Dunbar came up
M Astoria this morning, after a few
avy visit.
Ut J. W. Ransom, of Turner. came
,pEn this morning for a short bust.
ess visit.
Ar and Mrs. George Dunsford are
nne from a three weeks cutting at
Seskowln.
Aola Neis, of Albany, came down
MS morning on business for the All.
'any brewery.
Mrs John Hughes went to Gold Hill
ms morning for a visit to her daught.
p Mrs. Carter.
Louis Lachmund. the hop dealer,
'sA' to Geryais this morning for
" hours stay.
Ar and Mrs. F. w. Waters left this
'0lning for a brief visit in Portland. |
ok In the big fight.
NJ and Mrs. Keel. Of Princeton, ILL.,.
: In Salem visiting friends and rel.
ives for short time.
julius Nelson has returned from
'Aport' where he enjoyed an outing
ae Nye Creek beach.
Ar and Mrs. ]. NJ. Haberley return.
his morning from Newport. after
'net stay at the seaside.
nary stapleton came down Satur-
evening from Roseburg for a visit
= his mother who is III.