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Danskeren. [volume] (Neenah, Wis.) 1892-1920, 1903-10-30

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Gilpin observer., 1903-03-05
wreckaae waahed Ashore.

London. March 2.-The gale was re-
newed on the British isles Saturday
night and continued Sunday but with
less violence. Vessels are stin taEo,-
ing refuge in the ports. arriving bat-
tered by the storm. Others have gone
ashore. A quantity OF wreckage has
been seen off the coast of Northumber-
land and the indications point to tho
wreck of the British ship Cambrfan
Prince, CAPTAIN Owens. Later news
from the south q Ireland says thar
the gale was exceedingly fierce. Tho
Pritish steamer Pharsalia went
through a terrible experience The
hurricane struck her Feb. "a and tho
heavy seas flooded her hold. damaged
her cargo. smashed the bridge and al
most all the deck fittings. The cap
TOMS ribs were broken and several OF
the crew were injured. The Pharsalfa
was Obliged to put into Queenstown.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-05
Salvation Army University.

New York, March 2.-General Will
lam Booth. head of the Salvation
army, presided at three farewell meet.
ings in the Academy of Music yester.
day to mark the close of his five
months visit to this country. during
which he delivered addresses in ffty-
two cities. In the course of his al.
dress General Booth announced plan
for the establishment of en- internE-
tional university for the development
Of trained rescuers of humanity. A
university Of the science of human
ity." he said, where men and women
can be trained to reclaim depravei
women, criminals and drunkards-
that's what want now. mean 4
great institution, with its main estah-
lishments in London and New York,
from which thousands Of Salvation
army workers shall be sent to the sub
merged masses each year. skilled in
every known method of rescuing hu.
man beings from the underworld OF
despair"
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-05
Tlmber Land swindIe.

Baker City. Ore, March "A timber
land sw,ndle, in which number OF
Illinois. lows and Nebraska investors
have been caught has. it is stated.
been discovered at Sumpter. Por-
sons from these states arrived herd
recently to look up timber land. pur-
chased from a company that had been
operating in the east. 1t was repre-
sented. they assert, that a large east
ern syndicate was socn to begin opers
ations here and that quarter sections
OF timber land that could be located
for 800 would. within a short time.
enhance wonderfully in value. Soma
OF the investors, II Is stated. hnvo
been shown fine bodies of timber land
which thew had selected only to find
that the locator had picked out for
them a worthless piece of rock land,
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-05
Wyoml,s s4oekmen Worried.

Cheyenne. wye.. March a.-Stock-
men are quite despondent over the
outlook. They have hoped against
hope, but almost every owner now ad-
mits that the losses will be something
enormous. Conservative stockmen
say tits has been the worst winter
for the stock interests in twenty
years. Where owners have been able
to feed hay the losses will not be
heavy. probably from 5 to 15 per cent.
both of cattle and Of sheep. but range
stock has and will suffer severely
and In some instances. It is predicted.
the loss will exceed so per cent.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-05
THREE BLOWN TO DEATH.

Gas Ianites in Coal Bin, Causing Vic.
lent Fatal Explosion.
Easton. Pa, March 3.-Six men are
missing and three are thought to be
dead and thirty others are injured.
several Of them seriously. from the
effects Of an explosion last night at
the Edison Cement plant. at New VII
lage. N. J.. several miles from here.
A large part Of the plant was burned
and 1t is feared that the bodies of the
missing men are in the ruins.
The most seriously injured. all Of
whom are burned. are: y. Z. Darling.
chief engineer: William Staatz. night
superintendent; Harry Rose. day fore.
man; R. H. GoodweiIie. chief elec.
trician: George Bowman. Clinton 8.
Race. Alexander Wolf. Harry Wilk-
me!n.
The explosion occurred in one Of
the LARGE coal bins and was caused by
the ignition Of . quantity of gas.
workmen had discovered a slight flre,
but It was thought they had extin.
guished II. Foreman Rose went to the
bin and as he opened door q ter
rife explosion occurred. The bin was
blown to pieces and many workmen
were injured. The wrsckaee took Are
and the flames spread rapidly.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-05
TEARS IN KNApP's EvGs.
Murderer Overcome With Emetlo
When Victims Father Visits Jail.

Murderer Overcome With Emotion
When Victims Father Visits jail.
Hamilton. O.. March 2.-Alfred
Knapp was yesterday visited BY Her
man Littleman Of Cinclunati, father
Of little Emma Littlemsn. the victim
of Knapp's first murder IN Cincinnati.
Littleman was unable to identity
Knapp as any man whom he had ever
seen or known. The most significant
feature Of the interview was the fact
that for the hrst time Knapp ex.
pressed some remorse and showed
signs Of breaking down before the en-.
ragged father. Littleman stood outside
the cell and after he had looked at
Knapp. said: II have never seen this
man. don't care to look at him any
more"
Knapp said: II am just as sorry as
can be that little Emma Is dead. She
had eyes and hair like yours
AS Littleman turned away tears
stood in Knapp's eyes. This was his
first demonstration in that way.
While convicted of many ofrenses.
Knapp was never charged with cap.
ital offenses until his brother-in- law
last week started an investigation.
The officers say he lured his victims
to secluded spots before strangling
them and that his deliberation is
shown In the precaution to evade de-
lection.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-05
FlLIsuaTRR wEAHIEs HOUSE.
Clerks and Members Alike Feel Strain
Of Constant Roll Calls.

Warrington. March 3.-From IL
o'clock in the morning until late last
night the house struggled laboriously
against the Democratic ilibuster.
working steadily to wind up the neces-
sary business Of tho session. Despite
another special rule adopted early in
the day. legislation proceeded at a
snail's pace. Roll call followed roll
call on every proposition. The voices
OF the reading clerks were worn out
by the ceaseless call OF the roll and
several clerks from committees have
oeDn drafted to help out. Since Thurs
dag last. when tho flibuster was inau-
gvrst~H there have been over sixty
roll calls. as against ffty-seven for
the entire long session. lasting from
Dec. 30. 1901. to July i3. 1902. Tho
members also show the effects OF the
heavy strain. but they are sticking to
their posts. Last night the great hall
presented a dishevslled appearance.
The floor was strewn with bits of pa-
per, looking as II a snow storm had
swept through the hall. In the gal
leries were many weary watchers In
terssted In bills doomed to failure.
but still hoping on to the end. The
proceedings were enlivcned several
times IS the leaders Of the respect
i've sides crossed. swords. Their
tenpers had not been sweetened by
their long vigil and frequently the
sparks few. 80
The conference reports on the Alas
kaA homestead bill and the immiGra-
uoa bill were adopted. the omnibus
public building bill and the general
deaciency APPROPRIATION bill were sent
to conference. The Often bill. to pro-
hibit tobacco dealers from giving
prizes and the bill to provide for a
delegate from Porto Rico were passed
The house also adopted the confer
ence reports on the postofice and agri-
culture bills and shortly before mid
night Mt the end of n continuous ses-
eion OF aimoat thirteen hours took a
recess until II a. m.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-05
PACKERS LooE a filILio'i.
Indians Heirs Recover sottom ! Anis
in Kansas City.

in Kansas City.
Kansas City, March "A juiy In
the case of Annie 3. Wood and CHER
heirs of Silas Armstrong, an II n.
te recover Missouri river bor ON
lani in Kansas City, Kan, valued at
100000 and occupied by Armour
and Fowler, the packers, and others
has returned a verdict in favor of the
plaintiffs.
The attorneys for the defense have
fled notices of appeal. If the decision Of
the lower court is sustained, perhaps
the Armour Packing company viii be
the heaviest loser. The portion OF
the tract chimed by Armour lies ada
cent to the packing plant. and IS
valued at nearly 100000. 1t is occu
pied by the company's machine and
car shops. stables and private car
tracks. Other large losers will be
the Fowler Packing company. the
Hannibal and st. Joseph Railroad com
pany, the Rock Island Railroad cow
pany and the Metropolitan Water
company. Small strips are claimed
BY numerous other companies. In all
there were forty plaintiffs and ten de-
fendants.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-05
VOLCANO pgvAsTATEs COUNTRY
Plantc.ions Ruined by Rain of Ashes
From CoIim5.


Cuadalajara, March 2.-Tha rain
Of ashes from Mont Colima still CON
tinues. Many plantations situated in
the rich valleys to the eastward OF the
volcano have been completely deyas.
tated. The slate colored powder COW
ers the ground to a depth of several
inches. Lava is pouring down the
eastern slope of the mountain. Ma
tives are terrorstricken by the ter
rife earthquake shocks. These seis-
mic disturbances show no indication
of decreasing ia violence. Every one
is camping out OF doors. A pail of
smoke that hangs close to the earth
and is almost sitting covers the coun-
try for fifty miles AROUND the volcano.
The light of the sun is shut out and
lighted lamps are required through
out the dav. The cathedrals are
crowded with worshipers dav and
nlsht. Reports have reached Zapot-
Ian of the destruction of many build
ings in the towns of Tonita, Santa
Maria. Canada. Autlan and Aranja by
earthquake shocks.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-05
Sympathy for Irish Cause.

Washington. March 2.-The 1?5th
anniversary OF the birthday of Robert
Emmett was celebrated at largely
attended public meeting here last
night. at which the speakers Included
Senator Clapp OF Minnesota ami Rep
resentatives Bartholdt Of Missouri.
Driscoll Of New York and Cochran o.
Missouri. They all expressed syuipa-
thy for the Irish cause and NJ the
close OF the meeting resolutions were
adopted declaring that to the securing
Of Irish liberty 1--WE pledge our lives,
our fortunes and our sacred honor
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-05
CINCINNATI HAS cosrLY FIRE.
Most Destructive conflagration In the
History of the CITY.

''SSs -SSs' oSs'SS ~
History of the City.
Cincinnati, Feb. 27.-Over one-haN
Of the best square In Cincinnati was
destroyed by fire yesterday. The
square, bound by Vine. Fourth. Wal
nut and Third streeis, was conceded
to be the most solidly constructed
portion OF the city. That half north
of Baker alley. with the exception OF
the Carlisle building at the southwest
ern corner of Fourth and Walnut
streets, is in ruins, while the Amer
lean Book company's publication
house. the Woodrow Printing works,
the zumbriel box factory and other
concerns on the south side of Baker
alley. are also burned out.
Manager Hunt of the Pike opera
house has secured Robinson's opera
house and will finish his bookings for
this season. One of the heaviest
losers is the Henrietta Crossman COM
pany. which was ut the Pike opera
house this week. and lost everything.
The total loss Is estimated at from
$3.50 900 to s20O0,0OO, distributed
among the occupants of four large Of
flee buildings and other structures.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-05
SENATE HOLDS NIGHT SESSION.
Passes Deficiency RilI and Debates
Aldrich Finance Measure.

Passes Deficiency Bill and Debateo
Aldrch Finance Measure.
Washington. March 3.-The senate
yesterday passed the general defcIen-
cy bill after four hours ccnsidera-
tion and after 1t had been ame-d ded
in several particulars. An amend
ment by Rawlins. calling for an ap-
propriaton of $50,oO0,O00 to further
the work OF irrigating the arid lands,
furnished material for considerable
discussion, Rawllns contending that
the surplus in the treasury could be
better used in this manner than by
turni1! It into tho national banks.
The amendment was rejected on :,
point or order. When the Aldrich
financial bill was taken up. Teller con-
tinued his remarks begun Saturday.
He was followed by Cnrmack, who re-
piled to some criticisms OF recen,
speech by him on the subject of muir
ders in the Philippines. During the
course of tho day the conference re-
port on tho appropriation bills and
the Alashan Homestead bill were
agreed 70. The. imFnigration and on.
nibus buildings bills were sent TO con.
ference.
Morgan Eot the floor soon after the
night session began and held it for
nearly two hours.
Bailey made strong plea against
nlibustering.
Tillman convulsed the senate by &C.
claring thnt Quay. "the most a.tuic
politician in the United States had
buncoed the Democrats on the state
hood bill. using 1t to defeat the trust
legislation.
Quay denied this. saving ne hal
pressed the statehood bill before the
antitrust campaign began. Aldricli
said the obstructive tactics surprised
him and that he wanted the country
to know where the responsibili:y rests
should the bill fail.
The conference report on the post
Office and the agricultural appropr,a-
tion bills were agreed TO and the de-
dciencv bill sent to conference. AT
midnight the senate adjourned.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-05
LOSS OF cAMsRIAN PRINCE.
Sole Survivor Picked Up at Sea Says
Ship Capaizcd.


Ship Capaized.
Hamburg. March 3.-The carpenter
OF the British ship Cambrian Prince.
Captain Owens. from Coquimbo for
Middlesborough, has been picked UP
in the North sea. He reports that the
Cambrian Prince capsized and sank.
The ships carpenter gives the follow
ing account of his experiences:
"The Cambrian Prince was driven
helplessly along the coast for six days
by the gale and we were unable to
make Middlesborough. our destina-
ton. On the morning Of Feb. 27 the
storm increased 10 a hurricane. A
tremendous wave rolled the ship over
to such an extent that the cargo
shifted and the succeeding waves
completely capsized her. She sank
within . few minutes. and four
others managed to escape in q small.
life boat. We had life belts On and
though we were repeatedly washed
out of the boat by the heavy seas. we
succeeded with the greatest difficulty
in clambering back. again. One after
another my comrades lost strength
and were lost overheard. One pre-
viously went mad When the storm
ha. subsidized was the sole survivor. +"
The carpenter. He'lsten by name.
had been drifting about in the life
boat for twentv-sfx hours. 4 period OF
agoni,ins SUSPENSE. before he was
picked up. He supposes that the re-
mainder Of the crew OF the Cambrian
Prince were all drowned.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-05
Fear Farm Hand Unions.

Chicago. March 2.-Farmers in the
central states are confronted with a
new terror. The hired man. the
hand" and the ''hebo." who tolls
when stress Of circumstances compels
are forming labor unions. Frederick
W. JOB. who returned Saturday from
q trip through Illinois organizing EN-.
ployers' associations, says the farmers
are hocking to the new associations
by the hundreds in the hope of find.
ing protection against the demands OF
the. wage workers for shorter hours
and uniform wages.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-05
CALLS EXTRASEs
PRESIDENT SUMMONS sPE cIAL
MEETING OF SENATE.
Roll Calls ard Many Points Of Order
Raised BY Minority CeIays Work.
Makes Some Progress in Leeirls,lon
Despite Ecmocratic Filibustcriiiy.

Washington, March S.-The presl-
dent yesterday issued the following
proclamation:
Whereas. Public interests require
that the senate should convene in ex-
traordinary session. therefore, J..
Theodore Roosevelt, president of the
United States of America. do hereby
proclaim and declare that an extraor-
binary occasion requires the senate
of the United States to convene at
the capitol. in the city of washing
ton, on the 9Th day of March, next, ct
12 O'Clock noon, Of all which,persons
who shall Mt that time be entitled to
act as members of that body are here
by required to take notice"
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-05
DIVISION OF NORTHWESTERN.

President Hughitt Makes Annoupce.
ment Concerning EIkhorn Property
Chicago. Feb. 27.-Marvin Hughitt.
president OF the Chicago and North.
western railroad, issued an order yes.
terday announcing that his road. hav-
ing purchased and entered into posses
sion of the line OF railway of the FIRE.
mont. Efkhorn and Missouri Valley
Railroad company in the states Of
Nebraska. Wyoming and South Da-
kota, the same Will be operated here
after as the Nebraska and Wyoming
division of the Northwestern system.
The authority OF the several heads
OF departments OF the Chicago and
Northwestern Railway company is ex-
tended over the acquired property.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-05
Land Grabbers Threaten Trouble.

Austin. Tex. March 2.-The state
authorities have been advised that
bloodshed is threatened in a number
OF west Texas cities by reason of the
fact that an organized band of land
grabbers have sent their armed men
10 the different county seats to mako
a rush upon the county clerks on the
days when land leases expire and NJ,
on the claims. About 100000 ac-ec.;
Of state lands win come on tho mar;
ket through expiration of leases with.
In several days. In order to avofJ
bloodshed the governor has instructed
the land commissioner to withhold a, I
sale Of these lands until . ehansO
can be made IL the law ~ to the ms *
ner Of Aling upon them.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-05
Landslide stops Train.

Alton. H.. March 2.-As the Chi
cago. Peoria and st. Louis southbound
passenger train was passing bluff
near Clifton terrace at forty miles an
hour last night an avalanche of earth
came rolling down and stopped Its
passage. The engine was derailed and
the train was delayed four hours.
Passengers were shaken up but none
was hurt.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-05
TELLS WHY HE LIVES in eorHAss
Bishop worthinston Answers Crit.

oisnOP Worthingtoh Answers CritiS
cisms of Rev. Macllay. 4.
New York, March 2.-The Rt. Rev.
George Worthington, bishop of Me-
braska, said in response to criticisms
of his continued residence In Newt
York, alleged to have been made BY
the Rev. DR.. Mackey of Omaha: "of
the eighteen years have been BISHOP
of Nebraska l have served fourteen
years there faithfully. Then waS
seized with heart trouble. I canS
here and consulted Dr.. Francis Dela-
field. He told me that IL remained
in the high altitude of Omaha my
days would be few. He wrote this to
our standing committee The staudl
Ing committee agreed that ii would
be better for me to come to New York
to live. I do not receive the bishops
salary. I merely take 5000 a year to
pay my travelling expenses to Ne
braska for the three or four trips
make there each year. The remainder
goes to the coadjutor bishop. the Rt
Rev. DR.. Williams. He attends to an
the affairs of the diocese"
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-05
BANK BANDITS ARE HELD.
Alleged Robbers of Union (Mo.) Bank
Arrested in Connecticut.

AlicSed hcoccrS OF union (Mo.) Bank
Arrested in Connecticut.
Hartford, Conn, March 2.-William
Rudolph and George Collins were ar
rested here yesterday. The men are
wanted for bank robbery at Union.
Mo-. committed Dec. =. The safe
and vault were blown open and while
one of the burglars secured the money
the other stood in the street with re-
volvers and prevented citizens from
interfering. About $4,000 n money
and 100000 in securities were stolen.
Private Detective Schumache- Of Chi
cago was killed when he went with
three deputy sheriffs to the house of
Rudolph's parents. In the rooms oc-
-cupied by the men were found three
large revolvers and skeleton keys. In
all ss.es5 was found in the rooms and
on the prisoners. About $4,000 was in
gold
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-05
Prefer. Death to pIshonor.

Chicago. March Rev. J. NJ. Cald-
well. pastor of the Union avenue
Methodist church. attempted suicide
Saturday by throwing himself in
front OF Grand Trunk train. He was
taken to Wesleyan hospital. where It
was said he might recover. DR.. CaId-
well was arrested on a charge of dis
orderly conduct and released on bail
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-05
ELECTTWO SENATORS
.TTE ANr nALL ARE cHooEN
D.. -2L..s.onE.
For First T,,iic In -Four Years Tia,
State Ha- secured Full Representa-
tIon In the ,-n..4d States Sc.ist.
AddicLs Ia EImir ated.

<dotckS - Elr1'r atcd.
Dover, Del, rcb 3.-For the fire
time in fo'r years the state o. D7is
ware seouren tu!l representation r.
the Uni cd States senate. At a sp,
cial session .re state legislature eiert-
ed State Senator J. Frank Aztec
(Union Rerublican) to the sen1torship
which expi~es in 1907, and Congress
man L. Heisler Ball Irregular Rcruo
lican) to the term expiring in 1905
These elections were undoubtedly
due to pressure from Washington,
brought to bear upon the regular Re
publicans In the legislature. who have
all along been opposed to the election
Of J. Edward Addicks or any of his
adherents to the United States senate.
Congressman Dick of Ohio came to
Dover yesterday in the interest OF Re-
publican harmony. He established
headquarters at the Hotel Richardson,
the LEGISLATURE he received deIega-
tion from each Republican faction.
He advised the acceptance bv the
regular Republicans of the Union
Republicans proposition. agreed upop
in Philadelrhia Saturday. that a
Union Republican be elected to the
long term senatorship and a regular
Republican for the short term. Al.
d'cts himself TO be eliminated Mr.
Dick stated that the Republican na-
tional committee desired this action.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-05
AmerIcan's Foroe pefeated.

New Orleans. March 3.-The steam
er Breakwater. from Puerto Cortez.
Honduras. brought news OF a desper-
ate battle between government troops
and force OF insurgents under com.
mand Of Lee Christmas. an American.
which resulted in the defeat OF Christ
mas and the almost complete annihi.
lation OF his little army.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-05
Restrain Missouri smokers.

Jefferson City. Mo-. March 3.-The
house yesterday passed the bill intro.
duced by Mr.. Booth of Dallas county
prohibiting the manufacture sale or
swing away Of sigarettes. Cigarette
paper Or wrappers In this state. The
penalty for violation 10 . flne Of from
Is to 800. The bill was passed BY
unanimous v0eo. r
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-05
Jeffries and corbett 10 FIoht.

New York. March 2.-James ]. JEFF.
fries and James J. Corbett met yester-
day and agreed to fight twenty rounds
next July before the club that will
give them $4,000 or the largest purse
that may be offered above that sum.
the winner to take rs per cent and the
loser 20.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-05
Wreck Vlotima Recover.

Knoxville. March 2.-Only eiglr VIC
Tins Of the Southern railroads s
wreck OF Saturday at Lenoir City now
remain at the city hospital. six having
been discharged. or the eight all will
recover except Mrs. Sarah e. Morri.
son. an aged woman OF Rogersv.llr.
Tenn
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-05
CONDITION OF WINTER WHEAT.
Crop Has Sustained Some Damage In
Missouri and Illinois.

Washington. March 3.-The weather
bureaus general summary of,crop con
ditions for February is as follows:
Winter wheat was well protected
with snow covering during the severe
weather from the 18th to the 18th
and tbs reports at the close Of the
month indicate that the crop is in
very satisfactory condition. In por.
tions Of Missouri. Illinois, Indiana
and Ksntucky. hswaver. the crop has
sustained somo Injury from alternate
fressfns and tAawins. while lowlands
Ae~e suffered 70 some extent fron
evecoevu n ~ lever Ohio valley.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-05
rraIno Again on rhine.

Denver. March 2.-The blockade due
to the recent heavy fall Of snow on
the plains OF. eastern Colorado and
western Nebraska and Kansas has
been broken. All trains from the east
yesterday arrived At the Union depot
On time or nearly 10. s
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-05
Fire at Grand Marala.

Marquette. Mich. March 2.-Fire at
Grand Marals has destroyed the Mar.
ais Lumber compnny's sawm,l and
the village wnterworks and ligh. sta.
tion. Loss, $4,000. covered by in.
surance.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-05
Heavy Fire Loss at Halifax.

Halifax. N. s.. March 2.-Thc fire
men injured In yesterdays fre are
doing 30 we'll 1t 10 believed all win re-
cover. The less 10 now placed At
eso0. 900, with insurance oe ei36, 900.