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New-York tribune., 1903-07-12
SAYS THERE IS TOO MUCH "UNcLE TOM
Book Should Not Be Given to Northern Chill
dren, Illinois Man Declares.

Atlanta, Ca, July 1.-THE convention Of the
Baptist Young Peoples Union of America to-
day adopted resolutions commencing the gen
eral lines OF the work in past years and recon-
mending renewed efforts for the future. One Of
the most interesting features of the convention
was the salutation of the flag at the morning
session. Following this there were responses
from representatives from many States. Terri
tories and provinces.
s. D. McKenney, of Alton, ILL.,, responding for
his State, spoke for a union Of North and
South and declared that 1t time for North
ern people TO stop putting Uncle Tom" before
their children I'VE have enough of Uncle
Toms CABIN" declared Mr.. McKenney. "and
the people of the North should not give it TO
their children to read, engendering feelings or
bitterness We need to cease giving ear to the
prattle against The South, and to unite in prais-
ing the names of Lincoln and Lee. of Grant and
Jackson"
New-York tribune., 1903-07-12
JUMPED FROM HOSPITAL WINDOW.

While delirious from the effects Of the heat
Charles Salisbury. fifty years old. of No 255 West
Forty-seventh-st-. jumped from Wlndo" Oh 81
Iri,ar+,e Eosnital late last night. According to
,ne rbysicians N the hospital he was only bruised
slightly on his head by the fall He was taken
back into the hospital
Salisbury was taken TO the hospital early in the
day from in front Of No. 50 Greenw1eh-aVe: he was
seeino severely from the effects OF the heat, and
soon after being placed in a ward became violent
He was strapped to a bed. His feet were shackled
and bfs arms were fastened 10 the side or the bed.
In the strength of deIrium salisbury broke the the
sbad dkied cragled out OF a window and threw him
self TO the ground - - =,
the institution TO how Saulspury haa escaped
@ the tcsdent was belittIed by the doctors. Sauls
t,,rv trT is an agent a German and is married.
New-York tribune., 1903-07-12
WOODS NOT I'M BETHLEHEM.

Bethlehem. Penn. July IL speciaD-Nothing
is known here OF "Dr." woods's trunk, and
neither Woods nor his wife are in this city. so
far as is known. For the last thirty hours the
union depot baggagemasters have been worried
almost gray by inquiries about Woods and
three trunks They insist that they have mot
arrived here. large trunk. the front of which.
when opened, is said to expose set Of drawers.
raiIroaders say. was held at Wayne Junction.
Just out OF Philadelphia. the other night. and
relayed over the Reading and Pennsylvania
Railroad 10 PhiIlipsburg. n. j. via Trenton II
was originally billed for Bethlehem. and it is
believed TO pa Weedss big trunk.
New-York tribune., 1903-07-12
PUT BOY IN BUREAU DRAWER.
Jersey City Nan Thinks He Dreamed of
Burglars and Wanted Son Safe.

Henry Heidecke, of Lincoln-st. and the Hud-
son Boulevard, Jersey City. nearly smothered
his six-year-old son Frederick early yesterday
morning. He dreamed that burglars broke into
the house Exactly what followed Mr.. Heidecke
does not know. except as it was revealed by
subsequent happenings. One of these was that
Heidecke and his wife awakened by
scream Heidecke lighted the gas, and then
Mrs. Heidecke discovered that the boys crib
which stood in the same room, was empty she
felt sure that burglars had abducted the boy
MIL she heard his voice in the adjoining room
CRYING for help She into the other room
and traced the sounds to a bureau, in the upper
drawer of which the boy was found
The only explanation OF the affair Heideche
can give is that he rose in his sleep and put the
boy in the drawer to save him from the burglars
OF whom he wss dreaninEs
New-York tribune., 1903-07-12
DAYS GAIN RETAINED.
This Mornings Ne5rs of Pope Still
FAVORABLE.
By The Associated Pressl

Rome. July II. 2;45 a MN the last hour
Pope Leo has been uneasy. He had slight
spell of coughing, ard DR.. LappOni gave him
dose of digitalis TO strengthen his heart The
signor Angel or Monsisnor Marzolini as he
desired to maze some changes in his will re-
garding his bequests to certain members Of his
household
12:15 a. m.-Neither the Pope's temperature
from all apparent symptoms the general condi-
tion of His Holir ss if not improved, seems at
least to be stationary. Pope Leo has been
asleep since Il o'clock
New-York tribune., 1903-07-12
A CAREER OF BATTLES.
Nezc Venezuelan Minister, EL MOchO,
Tuice an Prison.

Gable dispatches from Caracas confirm the
announcement made in The Tribune about three
weeks ago that General Jose Manuel Hernandez
Gel Mocho") was to be appointed Venezuelan
Minister to the United States General Herman
dez has for many years occupied prominent
position in the politics of Venezuela. Even be-
fore President Cipriano Castro had become
known to the country. General Hernandez had
distinguished himself in a dozen rebellions.
fighting sometimes for and at other times
against the government
In his long public career General Hernandez
has led a most exciting life With his great
reputation as a fighter, he is recognized as
man of executive ability, which he has dis
played many occasions.
General Hernandez is fifty yearssold and q
native Of Caracas. the capital z-7-&
His political and military career hegan when
he was only seventeen years old; that is, in 1870
when he rose in rebellion against the govern
uent of President Blanco. He was wounded
and expelled from the country. He spent two
years in Cuba, after which he returned to his
country and took part in other uprisings against
Blanco.
In one Of these ne captured Ciudad Bolivar
for General Joaquin Crespo And it was in this
same revolt that he lost two fingers of his right
hand from which time he has neen known as
Eel Mocho" Cthe maimed). In 1891 General
h
date for the Presidency General Hernandez
protested, and had the election annulled.
While the general civil and military Gov
ernor of Guayana in 1892 he became involved in
a dispute with an American citizen. The State
Department at Washington had the old cruiser
Kearsarge. commanded by Captain Crownin-
shield, sent to the scene. The affair was lnves-
tigated, and the Venezuelan Government was
sustained General Hernandez was entertained
by the Americans. and crossed over to La
Guayra in the Kearsarge.
AS an independent member of Congress in
1898 he opposed the government of President
Crespo General Hernandez spent three years
in this country-from 1894 TO 1897. On his re
turn to Venezuela he proclaimed chief Of
the Liberal Nationalist party. He started
revolution against President Ignacio Andrade
was captured and imprisoned for thirteen
months being liberated when General Castro
overthrew Andrade. Later he led a revolution
against Castro. He was again taken prisoner
and imprisoned for two and a half years in San
Carlos fort at Maracaibo
During the recent trouble with England and
Germany General Hernandez offered his services
in defence of his country and was released from
prison Since then he has risen to a prominent
position in the present administration.
New-York tribune., 1903-07-12
PIERCED BY a SWORDFIsH.
Block Island Fisherman Seriously Injured
Trying to Kill the Creature.
[Br TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUNE.

Block Island r. l. July u.-Christopher Nor
waugh one Of the best known fishermen OF the
fleet which halls from the island. badly hurt
To-Day in a fierce battle with swOTdfsh. and is
having his injuries attended 10 in a Providence
hospital
Norwaugh was out in a small boat trying 20 kill
the swordlish which mad been harpooned by Cap
tain Dodge in the catboat Lindsey The fish dived
deep and came up under the boats Stern where
Norwaugh was standing. The sword penetrated
the bottom OF the boat and pierced NOrwaugh's leg.
coming the hip. 1t made a long cash. lear
SlG OF tie 1esa.
New-York tribune., 1903-07-12
REFUSES TO oUAsH INDICTMENTS.

Baltimore, July lin the United States Court
here to-day Judge Morris refused to quash the in
dictments of c. Ellsworth Upton and Thomas W.
McGregor charged with participation in the mail
pouch frauds The court held that the motion
does not set forth facts Of sufficient moment TO
allow Of such extreme measures setting aside
the findings OF the grand jury
New-York tribune., 1903-07-12
TEN DIE FROM HEAT IN PARIS.

Paris, July 1.-THE heat here to-day was in
tense the thermometer registering 81 degrees
Fahrenheit. Ten persons died as the result of
sunHtrokess
New-York tribune., 1903-07-12
EoxBURY srAGqERs HOWE

living with IA. -. years oid He had been
down each ni,h. - u AsDury Park, going
sao Monday nt,,,.1 VIZ n except on Friday
lace house IT, - 4 ne slept in the Crane
was taken care of by
New-York tribune., 1903-07-12

Continued on second ~.
New-York tribune., 1903-07-12

psHrsa1-.A. R. r. for a1.n.,..
Sands q Hyce Manor), BurllnsIIonb Brandon lake
s.r trains; MS boo ooohs1mplsin Montreal 0nebae sae
at DooSsze; fun details .s5s B zvsy NY n y.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-09
WANTS HELP FOR MACEDONIA

New York. Oct. s.-Dr. , NJ Shoe
makff Of the Macedonian benevolent
committee Of Sofia has arrived here on
a mission to secure sid for Macedonia.
Ho Is graduate Of fae department Of
philosophy Of the University Of Penri-
syivania and also o graduate Of the
University Of Chicago. Recently he re-
turned to his native country.
.swe have walled for zs years" he
said, asince the treaty Of Berlin for the
inauguration Of the reforms Of the home
rule that were promised by Il. Instead
we have been made the slaves Of the
Turk--disfranchised in every court. our
women taken ruthlessiy from our
homes, our goods and our lives placed
absolutely Ut the mercy Of those who
are merclfuI only when they kill
1T may seem strange to say we are
not trying to form a government inMac
edonia But such Il she fact: cur war
fare Is conducted simply with a view 70
force Bulgaria TO fight Turkey. Her
people are doing 1t. with food, recruits,
arms and funds. but our government
has stood like the rest OF the powers
and looked on"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-09
coSsuls ARE IMPLICATED.

Manila. Oct. S.-The name OF Consul
McQusde stationed at Canton Is also
mentioned as a beneficiary under the
contract unearthed by Collector of Gus
toms shuster, in connection with the
scheme to bring In Chinese coolies un-
der the guise OF merchants to the Phil
ippine Islands, entering through this
port. The collector has also accumu-
lated other evidence 10 connect other
consuls with the alleged frauds. The
conspirators have. It is said. already
isued many forged certificates assign
ing former residence In thePhllIpplnes
under which Chinese have been admit
ted here. Carl Johnston. who ls also
mentioned an q beneficiary under the
contract. IL a brother Of Burlingame
Johnston, the former consul at Annoy,
whore he himself was located assacting
consul.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-09
TROLLEY CAR STRUCK WAGON
Ten Persons Injured In Acct
dent In Kansas City.

Kansas city Oct, s.-A west-bound
Chelsea Park trolley car struck wag-
on containing IA persons at lo;SO last
night ut the corner OF Thirteenth street
and stewart avenue. In Kansas city,
Kan. The front wheels OF the wagon
were torn in splinters and all OF the oc-
cupants OF he wagon were thrown 70
the pavement. The injured are;
Mrs. Edna Barker, Welborn, Kas.;
may die.
Mrs. Otto Brenner. Welborn. Kas.
cut and bruised. rendered unconscious
Otto Brenner Welborn; cut and
bruised; rendered unconcious.
Knox Barker, welborn; cut, rendered
unconscious.
Mrs. Berthe Wilson, bruises, rendered
unconscious,
John Wilson. l5 years old. Kansas
city, Kas.: bruises.
Lottie Wilson. 12 years old, Kansas
city, Kas. bruised. rendered uncon-
sclous.
Lottie Wilson. 10 years old. Kansas
city. Kas,: bruised.
George Gray, 20 years old, Welborn;
eut In right leg.
Douse Gray, seven years old, Welborn
bruised and cut, rendered unconscious,
The occupants Of the wagon had been
to the city to witness the Priests Of
pallas parade and We're returning home
when the accident occurred.
News OF the accident reached this city
long after midnight.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-09
LANGLEY EXPLAINS FAILURE
Says Accident Prevented Sue
cess with AerOtlrOme.

Washington. Oct. S.-Speaklns Of
yesterdays experiment at Whitewater
with his aerodrome. Professor Langley
said today he was not an eyewitness Of
the experiment. but. from the state
ment OF Manley. who was in charge,
he is satisfied the failure was not the
fault OF the machinery, but OF the
clutch which anchored the aerodrome
to the float. Professor Langley con-
tinued.
@The machinery was working per-
fectly and giving every reason to an
ticpate a successful aight, when this
accident. due wholly to the launching
ways, drew the aerodrome abruptly
downward at the moment of reieaseand
cast II Into the water near the boat
ouse. Thestatement tatas the machine
failed for lack Of power to fly was
wholly mistaken one.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-09
WIFE BEATER SHOT.

New York. Oct. sgsuEeying aFaFa
many injuries. received In an attempt
TO defend the wIfs Of william oKeefe
from attack by her husband, Policeman
Edsali. Of the Bronx, shot and serious
" wounded OKeefe. The latter had
recently heen released from the city
prison and returned home where he at
tackled his wife with club. She car
ried her baby in her arms and in order
to protect it received the blows without
filnching. Neighbors summoned Police
man Edsall and the brutal hus- Z
turned the attack in his direction. He
fought it of until beaten nearly uncon-
scieus and then shot U'Keefe. The wo-
man was SO badly hurt that she had to
be treated al the hospital.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-09
japanese and Russian Fleets Are
in the harbor Of Ma.San.
Pho. Prepared for
hostiIities.
Russian Troops Have Been Rushed
to Corea In Anticipa.
ton Of Trouble.
JAPANESE MEAN TO FIGHT
Itomor Has II That They Are
Prepared for War and
That the Issue Will
Now BE Forced.

Paris. Oct. s.-~officlal information re-
ccived here shows that a formidable
! Russian fleet. comprising so warEhips.
Of all classes, has left Port Arthur and
has arrived at Mn-Snn-Pho. south Of
corea. where the Japanese fleet had al
ready arrived. The Russian ships have
anchored within the Ma-san-Pho har-
hur along side the japanese ships.
Several brigad4s of Russian troops
have been moved forward 10 the corean
coast and are now encamped on the
border.
Diplomatic negotiations are still pro-
ceeding at Toxic. These do not relate
TO the evacuation OF Manchuria by the
Russian troops. but to the future OF
corea.
The Patrie today, In special dis
patch from Darmstadt. published an
interview with Alexander Sayinski. the
secretary OF foreign affairs. with min
lster Lamsdorff, who. II is claimed,
spoke on the authority OF his chief Of
Iiussian.Ja Japanese relations. NJ. Saw
Inski is quoted as saying:
Our agents at Toxic have informed
US that Japan desires war and Is pre-
pared for IL. We have enough troop
In Siberia 10 resist all the japanese
force"
Regarding Turkey and Bulgaria, NJ.
savinsk said hat the accord between
Russia mad Austria was stronger than
ever. and that he did not believe war
between these two countries would oc-
cur
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-09
TREATY IS SIGNED.

Washington. Oct, s.--The state de-
partment was informed today that the
American Chinese commercial treaty
had been signed at Shanghai. and that
the Japanese Chinese treaty will be
sgned this afternoon. 1t makes cer-
tain that two ports In Manchuria will
be openad 10 the United States. no
matter what may be the outcome as to
the negotiations for the evacuation OF
that territory by Russia.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-09
GIRL WINS RoPING CONTEST
Lucille Mulhail Captures Prize
at South McAlister.

Chicago, Oct. S.-A dispatch to the
Triblae from South McAlister, 1, t.
saws:
Lucille Mulhall. is years old, and a
friend Of President Roosevelt, has won
the $1,000 steer roping contest here. de-
feating the best known cowboys In the
southwest.
The conditions were that three steers
were to be ropAd and tied in the fastest
time and the contest was open 10 all.
Miss Mulhall threw her first steer ana
tied it up In 4s seconds. The second re-
ouired one minute and II seconds, While
the third was roped, thrown end tied in
the remarkably fast time of 40 seconds
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-09
BRIDGE DyNAMITED.

chicago, Oct. s.--A dispatch sc the
Herald from Helena, Mont, says;
Northern Pacific railroad officials
have inst received word that bridge
al the line near here has been blown
IS. Il & believed that Il II the work of
the blackmailers who for two months
have been demanding $4,000 from the
road, carrying out their threats py
wrecking trains and destroylng prep.
erty with dynamite.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-09
BIG SIX SALE.

4 New York, Oct, S,-Probably the
largest silk auction sale ever held here
has lust been eompisted in this city,
Buyers were present from nearly every
large city in the country. About $4,000
pieces of goods were sold for total of
ssOOOOO. The sale was for the account
Of a large manufacturer who desired to
reduce stock. 1t had been expected to
continue several days but there was
such a rush of buyers that the auctions
GERS disposed Of the It at one session.
All colors sold well but the blacks led
in favor.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-09

frofn justice. not only took $1,000 in cash
from the safe. but also turned most Of
the supplies into cash before their dra-
matte exit on the vessel they appropri-
ated. They took the steamer Victoria,
Of IS tons register. and got sufficient
coal from the steamer Irene by threat
enlng the captain at the Joint Of a re-
voIvtr 10 carry them TO Ballangao, a
town on the north end Of the island.
Here they secured wood and water be-
fore putting to sea again. They should
have reach a sandagau, Borneo. today.
a cable WAS sent 10 the governor Of
Borneo advising him Of their departure
and he NJ once dispatched the coast
guard steamer Hanger to look out for
them.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-09
Final Session Of Tribunal Marked
by Mastery Appeal Of ].
N. Dickinson, Our
Counsel.
Pointed Out the Lasting Benefits
to Be Derived From Am.
icabIe Settlement.
WAR NO LONGER LAST COURT
Says Unanimous Agreement Will
BE Victory for Arbitration
OfAll international
Differences.

London, Oct. s.--.irguments in the
Alaska boundary arbitration we're fln-
ishel this afternoon and the comrnis-
sion adjourned until Monday Jacob NJ.
Dickinson. of American counsel. made
the closing speech. which was a nota-
BILE one.
TIE tribunal. declared Mr.. Dick
inson, is unique, and the treaty will
entirely miscarry unless at least one
member shall decide against the con-
tention OF his own people. The faith
thus manifested by the governments
OF Great Britain and America that
judgment and Justice will be exalted
above plans where sympathies have
sway challenges the attention Of man
kind and distinguishes this tribunal
above all others.
IF a settlement is reached. 1t will be
a triumphant epoch In the history Of
the struggle Of humanitarian princi-
pies for the substitution of something
better than war as the sole court for
detaermining international differences
II his tribunal should render judg-
ment practically unanimous. 1t would
be the strongest assurance yet given
TO humanity that the christian ma
ticns are tending to the only practical
realization OF the poets dream Of a
parliament Of nations and confedera-
tion Of the world"
Lord Aversion said he had heard
many leaders Of the American bar
speak in arbitration and other cases,
but Mr.. Dickson's argument eqraled
anything he had ever heard, and he had
not suffered by the fairness and impair
tiallty with which he presented his ar
guments.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-09
Divu!ses TO MuItnomah County
Official the Plans of the Men
Who Recently Held Up
Atlantic Express.
Says the Leader Of the Gang Isa
Relative Of Famous Out.
law, Jesse James.
GIVES NAMES OF HIS PALS
Says They Intended Scattering
After the Robbery and Dis
closes Whereabouts
of Bandits.


Portland. Oct. s-Gay Harshmans
alias Jim connors, the bandit who was
wounded in an attempt to hold up the
Oregon Railway & Navigation Come
pany train TWO weeks ago has disclose
ed to tho sheriff the names Of the gang
OF train robbers and where they are
likely TO be found.
According to Harshnian, the leader o.
the band vas "Jim" James. distant
relative Of the notorious outlaw. Jesse
James. Other members were George
Underwood. "Billy" Morgan and his
nephew, Charles Morgan. Harshman
says 1t was planned after the robbery
that James and Underwood were to'
make for the Mexican boundary. the
Morgans were to go to Sammish fiass
on Beilingham bay, and Harshman
himself was to go to eastern Oregon
Harshman also stated that he thought
the other members Of the gang had car
ried out their portion Of the program
and that they are now in the vieinities
named.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-09

south Dakota and Montana. as well as
from All parts Of wyoming An uni
que feature Of the occasion IS the pres-
ence IN the city Of some 1900 Grow In
dians. who have come In from the
agency 70 miles north Of Sheridan.
They are accompanied BY the whole
paraphernalia Of the tribe, including
squaws. pappooses, ponies, dogs. tents,
and tepeea, and nave established an
Indian city on the heights overlooking
Sheridan. The celebration opened with
parade IN which United States troops
state guards. Indians and cowboys took
part. The convention gas opened By
Governor Chatterton, the president.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-09
PLANNED TO ESCAPE.

San Quentin Prison, CAL, Oct. S.
The plot of one of the most daring pris
oners confined at SanQuentin to cut his
way out of the incorrigible cells and es-
cape, has come to light, The floors of
the cells are covered with three quar-
ter-inch boiler iron and the convict had
almost completed cutting through it.
This would have given him entrance to
a store room below. where he could
have procured rope and hook to aid
him in his attempt to scale the, wallis.
Harry Hammel serving afsentence Of
25 years Tor burglary is the name of
the prisoner concerned.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-09
ANCIENT MAPS uNEARTHED.,

Berlin, oct. S,-Herr Ruge5 of Leip-
sic, has discovered in the library of the
ancient university ofHelmstadt, Bruins
wick, number OF valuable old maps
including one of Denmark and South
Scandinavia by Cornelius Anthoni,
Fernando Seeco's map " Portugal
dating from 1860; Antonius wieis Rus
sla dated 1850; Christopherus Fyra-
Minis Germany, dated l5l7. and Agidins
Bulions map of Savoy dated from 1866.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-09
END OF TROUBLE IN SIGHT
Turkey and Bulgaria Are Going
to Disband Troops.

sofia, Oct. S.--The feeling prevailing
today Is generally more hopeful than
for some months past. 1t Is based on
reports which. while uncontlrmed, ap-
pear to be well founded, Those reports
are to the effect that the government
is preparing 10 discharge the recruits
summoned for three weeks drill. ana
the Turkish and Bulgarian govern
ments have reached an understanding
on the question of ,lemobiliaationwhere
by Bulgaria will -elease 10000 men ana
Turkey 10000. If this agreement is
carried out, Bulgaria will dishand all
the reservists recently summoned.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-09
IS SHORT IN HIS ACCOUNTS
Pennsylvania Man Said to Be
800, 600 fin Arrears.

Lancaster. Pa. Oct. S.--wiIliam b.
Given, president Of the Lancaster
County Railways Light Company, to-
day handed in his resignation as pres
ldent, and serous discrepancies, amount
ing, it is alleged. to sioe.ooe or more,
have been discovered In his accounts
Given has been regarded as a man Of
large wealth and has been noted az an
operator on the stock market.