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The Minneapolis journal., 1903-09-25
LONDON MAILS DELAYED
Government and Railroads Dispute
Over Cost Of Transmission.

London. Sept. 26.-Genera indignation
has been aroused here by a dispute be-
tween the postoff1ce authorities and the
management Of the London & Northwest
ern railroad over the payment for the
transportation of malls by which the
American mails have been seriously de-
layed at Liverpool when, under excep-
tional circumstances. they have not been
landed at Queenstown It appears that
the railroad disputes it's liability to carry
to London larger portion Of the Atlantic
mall than be slowed away in an
ordinary boat train, without extra pay
ment.
The recent arrival of the Umbria's mail
brought matters to a head, the railroad
officials refusing to forward the surplus
mail bags until the postoff1ce agreed to
pay the cost. Confronted unexpectedly
with this ultimatun, the postoffce COM
piled under protest
Upon the arrival OF the Etruria, Sept
10. the railroad took up similar stand,
but on this occasion the postal authori-
ties stubbornly declined to comply with
the conditions. Consequently hundreds OF
mail bags brought by the Etruria were
left at Liverpool and were forwarded to
London In small numbers. as the accom-
mediation Of the postal cars of the ordi-
nary trains permitted. the last portion OF
the Etruria's mails not leaving Liverpool
until Monday.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-09-25
FORM
ORGANIZATION
It's Object Is to Protect Inoendiaries
When They Get Into
Trouble.
Members Have Beens Successfully En-
gagged in swindling Insurance
Companies for Years.

Chicago, Sept. 25.--".The Firebugs Pro-
tective association" such Is the unofficial
title of an organization that Is declared by
Fire Inspector Fulkerson to have an actual
existence in Chicago.
Included In Its membership are said to
be the shrewdest incendaries that ever
infested the city. It's victims, to the ex-
tent of thousands upon thousands Of dol
lars paid of late years on losses Of build
ings and merchandise by fire, are the fire
insurance companies. The entire work
ings Of the organization will soon be de-
scribed to the grand Jury by Fulkerson
and his assistants.
The existence Of such an alliance Of In
cendaries was disclosed In the course Of
an investigation OF fire that took place
early this month In little shoe store on
Lake street. The circumstances were
suspicious and the proprietor was arrested
when he presented schedule to the In
surance companies claiming loss Of $4,000
when his entire stock could have been
replaced for few hundred dollars. At
once 1t became evident that the man had
powerful friends and did not lack for
money Further investigation led Fulker-
son to the discovery that the frebugs'
protective alliance was reality.
1t was proved that the strange associa-
tfon Is an oathbound order Of professional
incendaries. Its object Is to suppress Of
ficial inquiry into suspicious fires for
which Its members are responsibility
bribery II necessary. Failing In that. no
expense is spared to secure an acquittal of
any member prosecuted for incendarism
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-09-25
ALL IS READY FOR
WAR MANEUYERS
Regular Army Forces and State Ma
litia Are Hurrying to Camp
Young. Kentucky.
The War Game Proper, However,
Will Not Open Up Until 0c-
tober 2.

Camp Young. West Point, KY Sept. 25.
With the commanding general on the
ground and all preliminaries observed the
regular troops from the department of the
lakes began arriving to-day while others
were leaving station" in different parts
of the country for the war maneuvers,
The maneuvers will be the second Of their
kind undertaken in time of peace since the
civil War. The first was held at Fort
Riley, Kas., last year.
Il About $4,000 troops, including militia
from Indiana. Illinois, Ohio. Michigan.
Kentucky and Wisconsin will participate.
The regular troops taking part represent
all arms of the service except the heavy
artillery. The militia will be represented
solely by infantry and light artillery.
General Bates Is There.
Major General Bates. commanding the
department Of the lakes, Is here with his
staff. General Bates has issued lengthy
order for the guidance OF the umpires.
officers and troops during the ma
neuvers. The regular troops, consisting
of detchments from all posts of the de-
partment Of the lakes and comprising
approximately short brigade Of infantry
and a regiment and two detached squad
rons Of cavalry, will be in camp by to-
morrow night.
The detachments Of the signal, hospital
and engineers have been at work for some
time. The maneuvers proper will not be-
gin until Oct. 2 by which time all the
National Guardsmen will have arrived. All
conditions OF actual warfare and the
strategical problems relating to the re-
pulse OF an invading army will be worked
out to the last detail, the main movem ents
extending over a period of nearly two
weeks.
War Auto Goes Bump.
The automobile as a factor in warfare
already has been given a trial by the sig
nal corps men. Their numbering "Red
Devil struck It's colors, however, last
night. to one of the Kentucky KNOBS
surrounding the camp and was showed
back to steamboat to be sent to Louis
vile for repairs.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-09-25
DANCED and SUNG
James Kefer, the Condemned Muir
derer, Spent His Last Night
in Revelry.
Atrocious Crime Will Be Expiated
at Lander, Wyo., Some
Time To-day.
Special to The Journal

Special to The Journal
Lander, Wyo., Sept. 25.-James Keffer,
who will be hanged to-day for the murder
of A. G.. Warren. spent his last evening
on earth IN riotous revelry. He had been
on the verge of collapse all day. but last
evening suddenly braced up and requested
that Jim Dollar, another prisoner charged
with murder, be permitted to play a
mouth harp that he might dance and sing
to pass away,the time. The request was
granted and for several hours Kefrer
danced and sang to his hearts content.
Finally tiring Of this he engaged the death
watch and prisoners in story telling until
far into the night.
Two days ago Keffer created sensation
by Issuing a statement In which he as
serted he was tried in June, 1902, by
judge who was Intoxicated that one Of the
jurors had expressed a wish that Kefrer
be hanged and altho this man made an
effort to get off the jury the judge would
not let him go.
Keffer also charged that he asked for
change Of venue to another county, but
this was refused. He testified at the first
trial. but said he was denied the privilege
at the second trial. Keffer also said his
attorneys told him that judge Of the
supreme court said that the jury that con-
victed him was not qualified to act He
closed In an appeal for mercy. and said
that while he admitted having IS Of War
Sil . iioiAoS III IAAS possession ne mad no
| knowledge Of committing the crime
Keffer had an aged father, three broth
ers and one sister living in Glencoe,
| washington county, Oregon. His crime
was one of the most atrocious in the his
tory Of Wyoming. He was employed by
Warren, who kept considerable money in
his cabin. Keffer wanted this money and
! one night while the old stage tender was
| asleep. Keffer blew out his brains with a
| shot gun. The body was dragged to the
center Of the room and chairs and tables
overturned and other steps taken to make
1t appear that the killing was done in self
Defense
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-09-25
IS HE CHARLIE ROSS?
The Texas Man Thinks He May Be
the Long Sought For
Youngster.
Now York Sun Special Service.

Now York Sun Special Service.
Washington. Sept. 25.-Claude j. Neis
Of this oity has letter from William Van
Hodge of Galveston. Texas stating that
he has been told by one who knew the
Ross family that he looks very much like
that family and Mr.. Van Hodge thinks he
may be the missing Charlie Ross. He
was placed In an orphan asylum in New
Orleans In 1874, the year the Ross child
disappeared.
Mr.. Van Hodge states that he was
placed in the asylum in a mysterious man
ner. and despite diligent inquiry, could
never ascertain the names of his rela-
tives nor where he came from He was
told that his name was William Van
Hodge, but that was all
He is married, we'll do, and has q
family,
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-09-25
GR0SSCUP IS UNDECIDED
Hasn't Made Up His Mind Whether
He Will Accept Northern
Securities Offer.

New York Sun Special Service.
Columbus, Ohio, Sept. 25.-Judge Gross-
cup, who is here. is unwilling to discuss
the report Of his probable resignation from
the United States circuit bench, to which
he was appointed for life by President
Mckinley in 1898. What little he doe.
say conveys the impression that he has
the question Of resigning under considera-
tion.
Judge Grosscup intimates that he is not
to become chief counsel or general counsel
for the Northern Securities company, but
has been asked to argue the Northern Sc
curities company's big merger case before
the United States supreme court.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-09-25
GERMAN HORSES INFERIOR
The Prussian Master Of the Horse
Saws So.

Berlin, Sept. 25.-Count Won Lendorff
the Prussian master of the horse, has re-
ported to Emperor William that the
climatic and food conditions make Ger
man horses inferior to the English and
French horses and that therefore full
regeneration of the German stock cannot
be too quickly brought about by importing
stalllions.
Much of the horse food used in Germany
now Is being brought from America
Count Won Lehndorff suggests popularizing
horse racing by permitting bookmaking
and Sunday racing
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-09-25
TERMS ARE EASY
Masters and Pilots Strike Probably
Will Be Settled Shortly.

Cleveland, Sept. 25.-n General Man
ager A. B. Wolvin will order the dismis-
sal Of Captain Frank Rae from command
OF the Provident line steamer Clemson.
to call off the strike against the steel
trust fleet and order the captains and
mates back to their posts.
If Captain Rae will within ten days ap-
ply for membership in the association, he
will be allowed to sail any steamer to
which he Is appointed.
This proposition was made to Mr.. VOL
win last night.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-09-25
Basement

Crockery, Glassware.
Carriages. etc, all mul
go out Of business In Il
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-09-25
ESCAPED PRISONERS KILLED.

Manila, Sept. 25-Two prisoners named Rudd
and Black, escsped fugitives from the United
States military prison on Malagi island, Laguna
de Bay, Luzon, have been killed by natives. In
defense the latter claim that the killing took
place during an attempt to capture the fugitives
to gain the reward which was offered for thets
arrest snd return to the military authorities
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-09-25

Saturday is the last day the pretty
framed pictures will be sold; there
are about SO left, size 16x20, and
they 80 FRAMED, choice Of 0Qn
two styles at just. OOO
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-09-25
TOD SLOAN, ACTOR
Famous Jockey Will Have 4 Part in
stJhe eckars" !"
New York Sun Special Service.

New York Sun Special Service.
New York, Sept. 25.-Tod Sloan, the
jockey, is in a fair way to become an
actor. "A job in the race track scene Of
Checkers" new play which will be
produced at the American theater on
Monday night, has been offered to him.
Sloan is now in Paris and he cabled to-
day to the manager Of Checkers: "Ac-
cept terms for New York run only. Sail
Saturday II possible
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-09-25
Art Department
Read Haadnnarfers

A big new lot Of Indian and Oriental
Beads, all sizes and colors, En
bunch, up from. ~
10000 skeins Corticella, Potters &
Belongs wash embroidery Do
Silk, skein, Saturday 80
i, 600 skeins best Germantown a.
yarn and Shetland floss, skein. ~
80 dozen stamped Linen Centers and
Battenberg pieces, worth to 10n
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-09-25

Grand Closing Out Sale. Almost
every item in the entire basement
at reduced prices. Hardware,
Lamps. Refrigerators, Toys, Baby
It go. These departments positively
Evening journal., 1903-06-20
TOWN OF MILFORD To
HAVE A PUBLIC PARK
Arrangements Being Made
for a Fourth of July Cele-
bration
Special to The Evening journal.


Milford. June 2O.-The committee re-
Gently appointed to investigate the af-
fairs OF the Board OF Builders of the
Milford Colored School has found that
the work Is completed, and that all bills
have been paid, which cover eNpendi-
lures amounting TO S1,575. Contractor
james +. smith was the builder and
the edifice IS well nut together and,
il Is thought. win accommodate the col
ored people of this vicinity Tor many
years. Arrangements are already be-
ing made looking to the dedication of
the building.
Because OF the fact that the capacitX
of the Milford electric plant has been
sorely tried recently, the Board of Com
missioners Is considering the advisable
ity of increasing the service power. The
plant has paid from its inception. and
there is no fear entertained but that
Il will pay to increase its capacity.
IL IS understood here now that the
efforts TO leave the settlement OF the
Collins & Riggs failure I'm the hands of
receiver may be successful Nearly
all the local creditors are favorable to
this plan. and two or three of those
out of town have also Withdrawn their
objection. william I. Simpson was
named as the choice of the creditors for
receiver at n meeting held here last
week. The acceptance OF receiver
recommends itself because I'm this way
work at the mills could be at once re-
sumed and much loss to property ar
rested.
Windsor Brothers have purchased the
livery stables in the rear of their ho-
tel, which for the past eighteen years
have been run hy Bivens Donovan. The
new owners propose opening there. In
connection with a livery, sales ana
exchange bazaar
Tie first load of lumber for the new
banking building of the Milford Trust
Company arrived on Wednesday be-
ing brought from owens station, on
the Queen Anne railroad Efforts Will
be made to have the work begun at an
early date.
The Milford Town Council has pur-
chased "a strip OF land sldrting the
beautiful lakes at the western edge OF
town. ana IT will be set aside and im-
proved for public park. The site was
fought from Peter J. Hart Of George
town, for $3.50.
A petition circulated this week
among the merchants OF the town as
suros for Milford a half-holday on tho
Fourth of July. The stores win close al
noon and efforts are being made to ar
range some means Of enjoying the ar
ternoon in an appropriate manner
Evening journal., 1903-06-20
SHERIFF HAS SEIZED
CRUISER CHATTANOOGA
Government Boat in Nixon
Yard Taken on Debt of
$4,000 for Boilers

New York, June 20.-The United
States cruiser Chattanooga, which is
nearing completion at the Elizabeth
port, H. j.. yards of the Crescent Ship
yard Company, Lewis Nixon's branch
Of the United States Shipbuilding Com
pany. Is now in the possession OF
Sheriff Coriell of Union county, N j.
The sheriff took possession on a
warrant of seizure granted by the SUI
preme court OF New Jersey to the
Babcock s. Wilcox Company. makers
of boilers, with Offices at 85 Liberty
street. this city. That company de-
livered six boilers to the Chattanooga
at the contract price of 100000. John
G. Ward, treasurer OF the boiler COM
pany. said that Mr. Nixons company
had paid two-thirds of the price in
accordance with the terms of the con-
tract. but that the Babcock & Wilcox
Company had been unable to get the
other third
.herff COriell said that he had
placed deputy in charge of the Chat
tanooga and would keep him at the
Crescent yard unless he received or
ders from some higher authority to
withdraw him. The sheriff added that
he had simply performed his duty in
seizing the vessel in accordance with
the writ issued by the supreme court
commissioner. and that he knew moth
ing about the merits of the case. He
had not heard anything from the navy
NJ l.t,N hs fnI
he would be fully protected in selling
the Chattanooga by the highest courts
in New Jersey.
Evening journal., 1903-06-20
PROPOSALS.

PROPOSALS - PURSUANT TO THE
provisions of law, Section 4 of Chapter
4. OF the Revised Code, 1898, proposals will
be received for printing the journal OF the
House Of Representatives Of the State OF
Delaware, for the session Of 1908. Proposals
will be received up to u o'clock noon,
Wednesday. June "a, 1903. A bond of s. 600
for the faithful performance Of the work
Will be required. The bid must also be ac-
companied with a certified check for 500
as forfeit In case the bidder receiving
the award should refuse 10 do the work.
Paper used must not be less than 60-lb.
book. Work to be completed and delivered
IN sixty days from day awarded A for
feit OF $40 day for each and every day
over sixty days consumed I'M doing the
work. The right to reject any and am bids
Is reserved by the undersigned.
RICHARD HODGSON,
Clerk OF the House OF Representatives.
Address: Townsend. Del. i4-3w
Evening journal., 1903-06-20
Christian Endeavor Excursion.

The steamer Cape May has been chant
cred by the Christian Endeavor Conven-
ton Choral Union for trip to Cape May
today, leaving Chestnut Street Wharf at
7.SO a. m, this morning, and returning to
Philadelphia about $50 tonight The fam
Gus 1850 chorus is in the panty, which is
under the direct personal supervision of
H. c. Lincoln assisted by Edward e.
Lippencott.
On Sunday next the steamer Cape May
begins her daily trips to Cape May and re-
turn. The indications are that the steamer
will be better patronized this year than at
any previous time in her history.
A large number of churches. Sunday
schools, lodges and other organizations
have made arrangements for taking this
delightful sail OF 100 miles down the Della
ware river and bay, on various days dur
ing the season.
Evening journal., 1903-06-20
IN THE COURT OF CHANCERY

IN THE COURT OF CHANCERY OF
the State Of Delaware, in and for New
Castle county.
James w. Ward ct al VS. Georcpi oxy,
Hosiery Company.
And now. 10 Wit, this eighth day of June.
A. D.. 1903, the account Of The Equitable
Guarantee and Trust Company receiver
OF the Georgetown Hosiery Company. hav-
ing been filed, Il is ordered by the court
that exceptions thereto. ii any, be filed
with the Register On Chancery on or be-
Tore The ON day of July, A. d.. 1903
And further. that eNceptions' if any Ia
The claims of The creditors of the George
town Hosiery Company 1led in this cause
pc presented 10 the Register on or before
the 9Th day of july. A. D. 1909
And further. that the Register cause fhis
order TO be published for ten davs in ono
daily newspaper published an the CITY OF
Wilmington.
J. r. NICHOLSON. Chancellor.
Attest; Joseph Jolls, Register G. q.
1l9-I0t
Evening journal., 1903-06-20
POSTMASTER RETURNS
Mr. Derousee viii Probably Not se
Prosecuted.

Mr. perousse viii Probably Not be
Prosecuted.
Camden. N. j., June 20.-Postmaster
Louis n. Derousse has arrived home
rom Baltimore. Mr.. Derousse and
Or lizard. who accompanied him from
Baltimore. were met at the Pennsyl-
gania Railroad station in Philadelphia
Dy Judge Harrison II. Voorhees,. one of
he postmasters bondsmen. They
,ame doirectly here in a carriage.
The Investigation of the Camden
postonlce by special inspectors Is still
going on. Il is understood that Mr.
Derousse's shortage will amount to
about S2.100, which will be made up
by the bondsmen. So far as can be
learned, Mr.. Derousse viii not be
prosecuted by either the government
or any other persons who have claims
On him.
Evening journal., 1903-06-20

lieutenant general, on and after Au-
gust Is Of this year; also Major Gen
eral Henry C. Corbin, Adjutant Gen
eral and Brigadier General William
H. Carter 20 be members of the gem
eral staff
General Young is relieved as presi-
dent of the War College and will be
succeeded by Brigadier General Task.
er M. Bliss in that capacity.
It was stated by Secretary Root
that upon the retirement of General
Young next January Major General
Adna r. Chaffee would become chief
Of STAFF.
Evening journal., 1903-06-20
TO ELECT COMMISSIONER
Newport to Do Away With It's Worth
less Dogs.
Special 10 The Evening Journal.

Special TO the Evening Journal.
Newport June 20.-The annual school
election will take place next Saturday at
. O'Clock in the school room. one com
missioner will be elected for the ensuing
term from districts No. q and o. The
town commissioners have posted notices
that on and after July ]. all dogs OF this
place must be registered or they will be
killed. This Is regarded as a very good
clause in the amended charter as there
have been too many worthless ours run
ming the streets, year in and year out.
living on what they could pick up and
steal
Evening journal., 1903-06-20
aEemaIe RIue Reardv 10 Hanu.

Berlin, June 20.-The trial of the SO.
called female Blue Beard" Frau
Pryzgodda, who poisoned four hus-
bands with arsenic, and who was de-
tected by the fifth putting the same
poison in his coffee, which was held
ut Allenstein. East Prussia, ended in
y verdict of guilty. She was SEN
fenced to death.
Evening journal., 1903-06-20
Recovering Bodies at Heppner, ore.

Heppner. Ore, June 20.-Late de-
velopments show that the Heppner
death list will exceed the estimates
of the last two days. Many corpses
which were carried miles away from
here are being found, and at the rate
hey are being sent here it is believed
that the number of bodies actually
'ound and identified will reach 200.
The bodies of Mrs. Douglas Curdane.
Mrs. Boyd and child. Emma Ashbaugh
Ind a Chinaman were found, bringing
ihe official list of dead to 157.
Evening journal., 1903-06-20

General S. b. M. Young the future
head of the army, was born in Pitts
burg. Pa, in January. 1si9, and en-
tered the Union army as private In
Company X, 10Th Pennsylvania Volun-
teers. in April, 1861. He was brevetted
four times for distinguished services
during the rebellion.
Upon his return from the Philip
pines in 1902 General Young was, in
recognition of his services in suppress
ing the insurgents, promoted to major
general and appointed president of the
Army War College in Washington. He
was also designated as one of the rep
resentatives OF the United States army
at the German manoeuvres last year
Soon after his return, in October, Gen
eral Corbln, who accompanied him,
announced that General Young would
be promoted by Secretary of War
Root 70 succeed General Miles as the
head of the army. AS he will retire
IN age in January. 1904 General Young
will have only six months to serve as
head of the army.
Evening journal., 1903-06-20

First Farmer-"Hear as how yer city
cousins hev gone back home: kinder
suddint. wasn't it?"
Second Farmer-"Not so suddint as
II maunt hev been. fer the ole woman
fed 'em on nothin' but sponge cake fer
four days afore they sorter took ther
hint"
Evening journal., 1903-06-20
GENERAL YOUNG TO Be
At THE HEAD OF ARMY
Will Be Chief of Staff After
August IS OF This
Year

washington. June 90 - The Presi-
dent has detailed Major General s. B.
NJ. Young to be chief Of the general
etaff Of the army with the rank Of
Evening journal., 1903-06-20
WANTED.

NVANTED.-To know the address of
Edward II. ellis or John L. ellis,
Jr. sons of Commodore John / ellis.
f,a mcrly residing at SO7 West street
Wilmington, Delaware. Matter OF M
te,est To them. Address Byers a
Bycrs. Seattle, Wash. lZo-ot
Evening journal., 1903-06-20

A blessing alike to young and old;
DR.. Fowler's Extract of wild Straw
berry; natures specific for dysentery.
diarrhoea and summer complaint.
Evening journal., 1903-06-20

All the healing. balsamic virtues Of the
Norway pine are concentrated in DR..
Woods Norway Pine syrnp. natures own
coughs and colds.
Evening journal., 1903-06-20
Bad blood and indigestion are deadly
enemies to good health. Burdock
Blood Bitters destroys them.

ennings-"That Asbury Park
preacher is not throwing any bouquets
at the good results OF his own teach
ing"
Jennings-"Why not?"
Bennhfss-"He wants his church to
insure all of its members"
Jennings-'What kind Of insur-
ance2"
Bennings-"Fire insurance, l sup
pose"
Monarch over pain burns, cuts. sprains
stings. Instant relief DR.. Thomas Eclec.
trio oil. At any drug store.