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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-04
KANSAS RIVERS RISING.
Much Damage Done in Lawrence by Swift
Current,

Abilene. Kan. Aug. 3.-The Smoky Hill River
has risen six feet in the last tTenty-four hours.
and continues to rise.
Manhattan Kan. Aug. S.-Both the Blue and
Kaw rivers here are still rising. Several hundred
feet of track of the Union, Pacific road west OF
Brookvle have been washed out. and washouts
Just east Of here have caused Rock Island trains
to run over Union Pacific tracks.
Lawrence Kan. Aug. 3,-The water In the Raw
River. which rose rapidly here yesterday, has
fallen about foot. The wash against the north
bank of the channel has caused much damage by
of the swift current, and streets and build
ings in North Lawrence have again been endan-
gered by the constant caving in Of the banks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-04
THREE MISSIONARIES MURDERED.

Victoria, B c., Aug S.-The Tacoma, which has
arrived here from Yokohama. brought news that
three Roman Catholic missionaries have been
murdered by Chinese insurgents at Pin-LA. in
Shan-SA Province The remaining missionaries and
their families escorted by Chinese troops. arrived
at Hsun-Yange. whence they took passage for
Han-KoW.
discovered a new comet in the Cygnus constslla-
ton. not far from the Lyra, moving nerthward.
The Japanese telegraph companies have cor
sented TO the lowering Of the telegrsphic charges
messages between Nagasah and Hong Kong
for the Pacific BILE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-04
ARMS TO ENTER CHINA,
Belief That Each Po1ger VIII Re
coke the Prohibition.

Berlin, Aug. 3.-The North German Gazette"
to-day prints at the head Of it's columns a state
rnent regarding the negotiations at Picking for
the renewal of the prohibition Of the imPorta-
tion of arms into China The semi-ofhcial organ
admits that the representatives Of the powers
failed to reach an agreement to insist on re-
newal of the two years prohibition, which ex-
pires on August % 1t assumes that the idea
of an agreement has been tacitly dropped, and
that each power will revoke its special order
esta blishing the prohibition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-04
THIEVES IN EXECUTIVE MANSION.
Governor Terrell Loses Panama Hat, Cigars,
Trousers and Cash.
[Br TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.

Atianta Ca, Aug. 3.-At an early hour this
morning thieves broke into the Executive Mansion
and secured good haul, including among other
things a $50 Panama hat. which had been Governor
rerrelrs pride several boxes Of Havana cigars and
the Governors trousers which contained a good
round sum he had Just cashed his monthly pay
voucher. Governor Terrell awoke just one Of
the thieves was leaving the with his trousers.
He made q wild dash after the intruder, and, clad
only in his night robes, followed him TO the street,
but the thief proved feet of foot for the Gov
eTnor and ped
The poll have been at work the affair all
day, but - arrests have been made.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-04
ITALIANS SHOW FIGHT IN BUFFALO.
Forty-fve Men Arrested for Rioting, and
the Leaders Are Held,

Buffalo Aug. ga riot broke out in front Of the
Niagara Elevator, in Ohio-st.. to-day and a
result forty-ive Italians under arrest and de-
tectives are looking for others. No one was hurt,
although scores of shots were exchanged. The
fight took place between employees of the Niagara
Elevator and Italians who are employed at the
plant Of the Buffalo Union Furnace Company. 1t
is said that the riot provoked by an employs
Of the Niagara Elevator, who called the Italians
names as they were passing along GHOST
The arrested men were arraigned this afternoon
James Bona pleaded guilty to carrying revolver
and was sent 10 the penitentiary for ninety days.
Leopold de Saliva. accused of carrying on his per-
son dangerous knife was held for the grand Jury.
B. Caputa held for further hearing The
others we're allowed to go suspended sentence
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-04
PITTsBURG LOCKOUT ON.
Work Stopped on Nearly Every Building
Contract in the City.

Pittsburg, Aug. S.--As a result Of the Builders
League lockout eighteen thousand men were out
of employment at noon to-day. The only men
not affected by the lockout are the painters,
paperhangers and decorators. Work has been
stopped all the buildings going up in the city,
with the exception of three being built by the
George A. Fuller Company and few other
outside contractors, who are not members Of the
Builders League.
Trouble is expected if the contractors bring
in union men, and Police Superintendent
McTighe is preparing to meet it.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-04
CUT OFF BY WIFE; SUES HER SISTER
Papers Served Before the Funeral-Aliena-
ton of Affection Charged.
IBE TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. !

Richmond, Ind. Aug. 3.-Mrs. Elizabeth Enoch
OF this city. has been made defendant in a $4,000
damage suit. with some unusual features. The
plaintiff is Frank X. Barrett, OF Cincinnati. He
bases his suit the alleged alienation of his
wife's affections by Mrs. Enoch, his sster-in-ax
Mrs Barrett, who died last week. left her hus-
band Of her viii, dividing her property among
their relatives. Barrett says that this was done
through the influence OF Mrs Enoch
To get service or Mrs Enach. Barrett brought
suit while his wife lay dead. and the papers were
served Just before the funeral Barrett is a cousin
OF Wilson Barrett. the actor. ana his father was
once a member of the English Parliament.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-04
MARINES SHOW HERoIsM.
Gallant but Unsuccessful Effort to Save a
Burning Vessel.
IsT TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE

Philadelphia, Aug. Sin sight OF their COM
mandsnt, and acting as bravely as In the Spanish
war. when they swan toward a flaming vessel Of
5hs enemy. two marines at League Island Navy
Yard early this morning swan the back channel.
carrying out 10 z burning tugboat a line OF hose
from the United States Governments hre engine,
ir an endeaver TO save valuable boat from de-
struction by fire. In this they unsuccessful
for the vessel, the Henry Steers jr., OF NeWYork.
vas burned TO the waters edge, entailing a loss
Of ssoeo The life Of her captain, S. ]. Connolly.
was endangered. end TO save it he was forced 10
dive head first through the window OF the wheel
house, IN which he had been peEned by the flames.
into the waters OF the Delaware
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-04
PRELATE MAY BE COUNCILLOR.
Talk of Honor To Be Bestowed on Arch
bishop Walsh, of Dublin.

London. Aug According to The Chrenice'
it IS not impossible that the Kings Irish visit VIII
result in the appointment OF Archbishop William J.
Walsh Of the Diocese OF Dublin. the Irish Prtyy
Council. Hitherto Catholic prelate has been On
the council. but il is said 20 have been cherished
idea OF Lord Beaconshsld TO have on the council
a prelate possessing the confidence Of ths Irish
people and Of the Pope.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-04
PENNSYLVANIA FOR GoRMAN.
Delegates Will Be for Him in Democratic
National Convention.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIRUNE.l

Pittsburg Aug 3-Pennsyivania Democrats will
line I'D for Senator Arthur p. German. Of Mary
land, as Democratic candidate for President next
year This is evident from the activity of J. X. p.
Hail. Democratic State chairman, in tho Maryland
mans behalf Mr.. Hall has evidently received in
structions from a higher authority. Nothing will
be done at the Democratic State Convention next
month TO indicate where the Pennsylvania dele
gates will stand. It learned here to-day that
ex-senator Jones. OF Arkansas, and Senator Stone.
of Missouri. favor Mr.. German
Milwaukee and Baltimore want the Democratic
convention, but it is said here that it viii probably
go TO Chicago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-04
BIG SUM DUE TO GOVERNMENT.
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company May Have
to Pay $1,50O,OOO

Denver. Aug. S.-A government official made the
statement to-day that the Colorado Fuel and Iron
COMPANY would have to pay not less than 81 500 600
10 the government lands frauduIently entered
before il would be square in its accounts 18th the
land office. The money is to make up the differ
ence between the amount paid entries obtained
on Southern Colorado lands under the Timber and
Stone act, and what the same land would come to
under the Coal Lands act. This is understood TO
be an estimate the full amount cannot be deter
mined until the Investigations are completed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-04
DRIVEN FROM HOUSES BY FISH.
They Were Dead and Covered the Shore Of
Lake Pontchartrain.
TpT TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBUSE.I

New-orieans. Aug. 3-The shores OF Lake Pent-
ehartrain for six miles were covered to-day Vitn
dead fish. They were blown in BY strong VIVA
and the odOr almost unbearabie-
The entrance TO the new basin fuIl OF hOal-
ing fish this morning and much the same condition
prevailed at other places. It is said that theiE
death was caused by poisonous matter from ms
sewers.
Hundreds OF families along the lake shore ha's
been forced TO leave their houses
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-04
THIRTY KILLED IN WRECK.
Fifty-two Badly Hurt in Accident on
Silesian Railway.

Berlin. Aug "a dispatch to the ..volks
Zeitung" from Breslau reports serious dis
aster on the railway between Sucha and Kali
Farie, Austrian SiIesia. train consisting OF
eleven cars. heavily loaded with stones. became
uncoupled' and ran at great speed down sharp
grade for twenty miles, running into a pas
senger train Thirty persons are said to have
been killed and hfty-two others severely in
Jured.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-04
MISS GOULD MAY SETTLE STRIKE.
Requested to Act as Arbitrator in the Paper
Mil Dispute in HolYoke.

Holyoke, Mass, Aug. S.-The good Offices OF Miss
Helen Gould arbitrator in the Holyoke strike
OF the paper mill operatives have been requested.
Miss Nellie Boiand Of the Pulp and Sulphite
Workers, has sent a petition to Miss Gould.
Miss Boland feels confident that Miss Gould will
reply. and give assurances of assistance of some
sor. Miss Boland presented the conditions of
affairs connected with the strike the cutter
girl saw them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-04
SAN poMINeo's NEW CABINET.

San Domingo, Aug S,-rhe new government has
been installed. II IS composed OF NJ j. GaIvan.
Foreign Minister; Sehor Espailet Minister of War:
j. Brache, Minister OF Finance; J. D. Pichard
Minister Of Agriculture: Senior Bido Minister az
Posts and Teiegraphs; Sehor Febles Minister Of
lice. " - NU0-
The country is quiet and business is increasing
Ihe government intends 10 favor agricultural en-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-04
ODELL TALKS IN DENVER.
His Views on Municipal and National
Politics.
TBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE !

Denver Aug. Ex-Governor OdeU of New
York arrived from the West this afternoon
with his party. and talked freely about New
York and national politics. He predicted that
Seth Low would be renoninated and reelected
Mayor of ~NeW-York. and thought the Demo-
Gratis would put up Mcclellan or ex-NIayor
Grant against him. He said he was confident
that the Democratic National Convention would
nominate Judge Parker for the Presidency. He
said he had not heard Governor Taft seriously
mentioned as RooseVelts running mate. He
denied that there had been a rupture between
himself and Senator Platt saying they were
working in harmony for Republican success.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-04
BRITISH VIEW OF SUGAR souN1,Es

London, Aug. SIN the House of Commons to-
day replying 10 Mr. Lough (LberaD, who asked
whether communications had passed between the
governments OF the United States and Great Brit
ain relative to the possibility OF the prohibition of
American bounty aided sugar IL the Sugar ConveD-
ton bill passed Niseount Cranborne. Under Secre-
tstg OF GoLslsh aualIs, SAID mat the decision
lay entirely with the commission dealing with the
subject In the absence OF such finding there was no
cal for any action on the part OF the British Gov
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-04
PARKs's TRIAL SET FOR AUGUST 10
The Walking Delegate Will Then Answer
TO the Charge of Extortion.

The trial of Sam Parks the walking delegate
of the Housesuliths and Bridgemen's Union. who
is under indictment for extortion, yesterday was
set for August Is. District Attorney Jerome ap-
peared before Recorder Golf, in Part Of the Court
Of General Sessions after the August grand jury
was sworn in, and moved for the special panel Of
Jurors to try Parks The motion, which was
granted was opposed by ex-Magistrate Brann, who
fold the Recorder that he preparing april
cation TO the Supreme Court for a change Of venue
In PaYlss
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-04
TO GIVE BAIL EoR RuNKLE

vt Is understood that Franklin Ben. the senior
counsel for Maurice Runke in connection with
9hs indictment found against him in Washington
sn the pestofce conspiracy cases. has arranged with
the United States District Attorney Of this city 70
give bell for Mr.. Runkle as soon the warrant
arrives in this city, and will also demand
smination before United States commissioner
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-04
sERVIAN OFFICER ARRESTED.
Charged with Selling Mobilization Plans to
a Foreign Power.

Belgrade, Aug. IA Servian officer has been
arrested here on the charge of selling the mobi-
llzation plans to a foreign power. 1t is believed
that he has several accomplices. A rigorous in
Vestigation is going on
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-04
STRIKE AT HAT FACTORIES ENDED

South NorWalk. Conn, Aug. 3.--The hat factories
IN South NorwaIk, which we're idle last week on
account OF strike. resumed operations to-day the
employers having signed the bill of prices for
the coming year. The men returned 10 work under
the same conditions that existed previous to the
dispute.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-04
EARTHQUAKE IN ITALY sLIeHT.

Rome. Aug. 3-The report published in America
that an earthquake had occurred in the island 81
Sicily and that two towns had been DESTROYED is
quite unfounded. The last shock OF earthouare oc
CURED on the mainland on Saturday, being felt
especially IN the Province of Benevento near
Naples, but no damage was done. -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-04
TOWN IN ASIA MINoR RuRNEn.

Constantinople. Aug. 5.-A IRE has devastated the
town Of Armsnek, in the vilayet OF Adana. Asia
Minor. The mosque the other public buildings
four hundred shops and sixty houses were de-
stroyed. The population is in great distress and
relief fund has been started.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-04
THE EVEN TENOR OF TURKEYS WAY.
Excuses GO On While the Powers Make
Their Usual Representations.

Vienna, Aug. 3-The continued excuses of
the Turkish troops in Macedonia cause alarm
in official circles. 1t is reported that the Aus
TRAN. Russian and German embassies at Con-
stantinople have made fresh representations on
the subject to the Grand Vizier
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-04
MAYOR cUPPER GIVES $4,000 BAIL.

washington. Aug. 8-John T. Cupper, Mayor OF
Lock Haven. Penn. who was indicted by the
grand jury here on Friday. in connection with
postal Irregularities appeared in the District SD
preme Court to-day and gave bail in $4,000.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-01-28
MogMoNrsm GROWING ApAcE.

There seems be legal way of preventing Elder
Smoot taking his United States sen
ator from Utah Sr,oot is polygamist He has but
one wife The request of President Roosevelt made to
Mr. Reed Smoot the Mormon apostle that ne withdraw
the senatorial contest and the consequent reveal
ton OF Mormon strength in Utah has called the atten
cn of the country the Church of LaterIay Saints
The New York Tribune has gathered some Interesting
data concerning the growth of the church by
birth rate and PROSECUTING
According to Mr. John R. Winder. first counsellor to
aries in this country, and about the same number in
Northern Europe In the Pacific islands and the Orient
200 are engaged in preaching to the So
called pagan races.
The most successful work is done among the Scan
dnavians The Hawaiian Islands have proved a fer
field where 1000 have been made in the last
seven years.
The great majority of European converts to Utah,
and although they number thousands each year. their
number falls below that Of the natural increase of
the Mormon population which Utah is comparatively
greater than the increase Of population in any other
state. The present total membership is 100000. The
Tribune quotes Mr. Glen Miller. in the Worlds Work,
the vitality and growth of Mormonism. Mr. Miller
The Mormon church is not slowly going to pieces,
Or going to pieces in any way at all as commonly sup
posed) On the contrary, it is comparatively. growing
faster numbers in power any ether church in
the land 1t is the widest awake, most vigorous and
most aggressive religious denomination America
day"
To believe the authority the Saints also
successful fnanciers largely their system of
cooperation One company cited having capital
og s1077000 So successful is this that its
aggregate $0000OO and its stock is held at
81 per above par.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-01-28
RoosEvEL1,s STRONGEST WESTERN FRIEND

Washington dispatch TO the Topeka Journal of the
Goth in referring the Washington estimate of the out.
Gene of the senatorial fight in Kansas says among
other things that the Washington Post independent
paper. declares that Chester Long is the strongest
with tbs administration in the west The
dispatch in full reads:
The outcome of the senatorial contest was awaited
with almost much interest in Washington as in Kan
sas and much satisfaction expressed at the election of
Representative Chester Long. very warm welcime
awaits him in the house when he returns for he has
great friends among his colleagues and they are
eli glad TO him promoted from the house to the SEN
ate Mr. Long Will be missed house where he has
come TO be commanding figure and one Of the strong
men the Republican side His transfer 10 the senate
will create vacancy the ways means committee
where he has with distinction for several wears
Those who familiar with his work here not doubt
however, that he VIII gain senate position
and prestige equal that which he has enjoyed in the
house for many years
Men outside OF the congressional circle in Washn-
ton official life also pleasure over Kansas
choice CT In the various departments where
Mr. Long is well known and well liked this expression is
practically unanimous
"Mr Longs steadfast adherence TO the administration
viii place him in position to do great deal for his
state. He is stalwart all the way through and has
never wavered in his support Roosevelt and his
policies. His prominent connection with the Cuban
reciprocity fight during the first of this congress
Is well known he OF the leaders in thar fight
and one OF the presidents counsecrs Some newspapers
unfrendly TO Mr. Long attempted TO ridieule the idea
that unusual relations existed between him and the
president but the fact that no man in congress
ssoFe completely had his confidence. and there
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-01-28
ALONG THE KANSAS NILE.

Over 40 tickets have been sold for the
| Kansas Day banquet. The limit is SOS.
A shoemaker at Topeka attempted sui
| eide Monday. This was unusual for
| shoemaker.
Cowley county Ia working for a new
court house. Col II. c. Loomis is a
! the head of the movement.
ottawa is having day dream of where
she would place Bethany college II she
only had the money to purchase it.
Willie Stoltzan's trial is held at Fort
Scott this week. Stoltzman is charged
with killing r. ]. Morrison for his money
The skeleton was worn TO pieces. Now
comes the Mcpherson Republican with Z
coin found at Roxbury. which Coronado
dropped.
Threatened mob violence is reported from
Smith Center. The foster parents OF a
boy are in Jail. charged with beating
him to death
There is a farm land boom On in Frank
lin county. II is claimed that lands
are selling for double the amount they
did three years ago.
The banks Of Winfield have determined
to close their doors at 4 O'Clock. They
have been closing NJ s. That town needs
a little labor arits tion.
Miss .Vina Schaivle. living near Mime
apolis, was thrown from her horse and
killed. Monday morning. Her head
struck a telegraph pole
Investigation into the violation Of tne
prohioitory law at Topeka Is proceed
ing very mysteriously. IL IS the case OF
the dog and the old tricks
Lewis Black. Monday. won suit for
SO against woman in the insane asy-
lum. notwithstanding the latter fact. X
f-a 70 &.
The county teachers % Franklin and
Douglas counties will debate the labor
question at Lawrence n March. Here 9
chance for the revengefui pupil.
Topeka is pestersd with gang %
small boys who hang on behind passing
buzgies and then hang on TO what is with
IL their reach IN the back OF the rig
The Journal urges the people OF To-
peka to work for the s3se population
mark No Use. Kansas City needs the
surplus over $3.50. the present popgla-
ton.
The actions Of Chester !. Long in the
senatorial contes; have demonstrated
that the Seventh district man X a pollti-
cal general he personally managed rs
campaign
Senator Fred Du-oat Smith has an
nounce,i hts candidacy for Congressman
from the Seventh district. TO succeed
Chester l. Long There are no~ three
on the track
The szlina RepuhIicsa-J0urnsI rcistez
that the youngest drummer OF the road
visited Szli1s last week. lie WAS Rsszs
Ro55ins- Missouri prOdEct. Of thirteen
ye7rs growth
Ezpo-.a Gazssfs- The Tnio7 forever
j. the principal song the Er7po-tz work
ing men are singing this week Thg
town has ten labor uzlons s1d bright
prospects fo- several more
Lssrezworth will appeal 70 the So
prerae court 81 the case brought against
her ~ the Fo-f Lezveoxurfh water
works company Of that city q res,razn
Ire town from p1tsinr up IN ozn sys-
ten
The rspes ard sce1>-shifterz ~ tAe
Crawford Grand Of TIE capital city szlk-
e cut On ssrSke SATURDAY TkeT <znfe5
twice what fh<y ve-e rsfttrx and rot
haif &C thei- original wages a-s = d.s-
chzrxe
While digging an excavation Far =
bridge IN Tire southern. part c< Gear
ccnnry. J. A Iohnsor Enezrrs<d . pre-
historic camp 4 pzzce tss-Ato tor~x
ard srocze cc4- market the place as
s.cA
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-01-28
GREATER THAN SOME NATIONS.

The rapid and tremendous development of American
Industrial resources during the past few years, is i'm
pressively in the statements Of the United States
Steel Corporation. The New York Times on the basis
of the last quarterly statement of this enormous con-
institutes interesting and instructive compar
isons Taking the liabilities of the corporation rep
resented by outstanding bonds 259 300
the Times finds this be larger than the national
debt Of any nation except France the German States
Italy, Russia, Spain and the United Kingdom.
The earnings of the Steel Corporation in 1902
s132662617. The countries having larger annual
than this Austria. Hungary. France Brit
ish India, Italy Russia Spain the United Kingdom and
the United States
1T will interest the average reader to that the
national debt of the United Saes is approximately $685.
OGO 900 the United States Corpor-
alton Modern corporation finance deals with large