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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-06-17
commencement Week at Woodcock
Academy

The best commencement season in the
history of the academy has Just closed.
It began with the lecture 10y Hon. ". l..
Jones on the evening of the 18th This
was well attended and thoroughly On
loycd by all. Ice cream wa. served
after the lecture and the proceed. given
TO the endowment fund
Mr.. jaime, preached a splendid sermon
Sunday morning to the graduating class.
and Mr.. Scrogg- addressed the student
Sunday evening.
On Tuesday evening occurred the fac
ulty's reception which was the most
brilliant social affair ever given here.
1 he seats were removed from the cen
ter of the church and the whole room
was decorated in pink and green, the
school colors. \ splendid program was
gwen in interval during the evening.
consisting of rccitations by the fresh
men class. drama of the sophomore
which was especially good and music by
the glcc club and sololsts.
The corner where fruit punch was
freely served during the evening was Il
center of attraction.
The ora Iuating exercises took place
Thursday cvcnin" There were two
graduates from the academy and five
from tine preparatory department.
The academy diplomas allow the hold
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-06-17

Lightning played queer prank at the
home of w. f. Thompson on the Cowy-
chez Sunday night. During the storm a
bolt OF lightning entered he rear of the
house, tore off the window casing broke
out the window glass and struck an iron
bed in which two men were sleeping,
bending the frame about three inches.
The current forked on the bedstead, one
fork SCATTERING cupboard and passing
through the floor at one corner OF the
room. The other glanced to the chin
ney and followed down to the stove,
passing out through the floor by way of
the stove legs. The occupants of the
bed were unframed.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-06-17
The Reservation Canal

Jay Lynch of the Yakima Indian res
crvation was in the city last Monday
and Tuesday. He was seen 10y re
porter FOR the Herald and interviewed
briefly about the reservation canal pro
lect. Major Lynch was apparently rcti-
cent and cared not to express himself
III fun with reference to the new canal
He said. however, that the department
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-06-17

Don't forget that c. f. McEwen's har-
ness shopis now located in his new block,
No. South First street. %
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-03
CASSINI HAS A
 TALK WITH LOOMS
MANcHURlAN AFFAIRS AND JEW IsH PETITION DISCUSSED IN A GENERAL wAY-RoTH. PARTIES IN GOOD HuMoR.

Washington, July 2-It developed dur ing the visit of Count Cassini at the state department that he was discussing with Mir Loomis the statement issued last night relative to the Jewish petition and Manchuria, not by any instruction from his government or in his formal capacity MT. Loomis remarks were under the same conditions, so that the substance of the conference was simple repetition of the published statements of the probable course and attitude of the two countries regarding the petition and Manchuria, rather in the way of furnishing informa- ton than with the intent of binding either party to an understanding.
 Thus 1t appears that Russia still per- slstently holds to the theory of the United States. that there should be no interfer- ence in the internal affairs of nations However, both gentlemen parted in the greatest good humor, which was a source of qualification, as it will probably be their last meeting before the ambassador sails for Europe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-03
WAR CLOUDS ARE
 BLACK IN ORIENT
RUMoRs OF COMING CLASH BE- TWEEN BULGARIA AND TURKEY ARE GAINING GROUND IN AUS TRIAN CAPITAL.

London, July 2.-The Vienna correspon- dent of the Daily Telegraph says that in well-informed circles in the Austrian cap ital the view is gaining ground that the outbreak of a war between Turkey and Bulgaria is nearer than generally sup posed A dispatch received there from ConstantinopIe asserts that the possibil- ity of hostilities is being canvassed in diplomatic circles at Pera, and it is feared that an encounter may at any moment occur. A newspaper in Sofia quotes the Bulgarian war minister as saying:
 We will never attack or will Turkey attack. On the contrary, we will fight for her against a common enemy. War would endanger us and leave the German coonists and other vultures who are waiting for our end, to take our place. Should palace rebellion remove the sul- tan we would march on Constantinople, set his son on the throne ana baffle the intrigues of Reshar Bey, the suitan's brother"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-03
GREAT AUTOMOBILE
 RACEH. FINISHED
SECRETARY MOODY
 IS HIGHLY PLEASED
NEWS COMES FROM HAVANA THAT THE cUBAN-AMERlcAN COAL STATIONS TREATY HAS BEEN SIGNED.

Washington. July 9-Secretary Moody expressed great satisfaction at the news from Havana of the signing of the coal station's treaty. This document has hecn the subject of many exchanges between the two governments and the task of com pleting 1t to the satisfaction Of both gov ernments has been tedious one.
 It is earnestly hoped that the Cuban senate before its adjournment will ratify the treaty. as the navy depaitInen Is anxious to proceed at once with work on the stations. Preliminary surveys of the land in fact already have been made at Guantanamo and the Olympia has been retained at Caribbean waters to be ready to land men and begin the work as soon as the authorization comes from Wash ington. About $100000 Is immediately avail able for the beginning of the work at Guantanamo and will be used probably in the construction of a wharf, barracks for a marine guard of perhaps 100 men, and a small hospital.
 The general board Is giving most care full consideration to plans for this sta- ton, as 1t is the secretarys wish that the work be thoroughly planned and as carefully executed. What will be done with Bahia Honda is yet uncertain. though the chances are that 1t will be used chiefly as headquarters for marines The report that the war department will be given entire charge there. Is very em- phatically denied.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-03
FIRST AMERICAN
 HENLEY IS ROWED
RACES HELD OVER NATIONAL COURSE ON THE scHUYLklLL RIVER ATTRACT MUCH INTER- EST.

Philadelphia, July 2.-The first American 'Henly'' under the auspices Of the newly organized American Rowing association was held this afternoon over the national course on the Schuylkill river, in Fair mount park. A comparatively small crowd was out to see the races. The as- soeiation hopes to make its annual af- fair the classic rowing event in Ameri- ca. The distance of one and five-six- teenths miles is the same as the English distance, and the rules are nearly alike.
 The greatest interest was manifested in the eight-oared shell race between the Argonauts of Canada, Yale freshmen, mixed crew from the University of Pennsylvania and the Union Boat club of Boston. The Canadians won easily by four lengths Time, 6:3S. They took the lead at the start and were never headed
 The closest race of the day was be- tween the University of Pennsylvania and the Ariel Boat club of Baltimore in the four-oared shell event The Ariels were even with the Pennsylvanians to a point near the finish. when bad steering lost them the contest by two feet. Time, 7:50
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-03
Seaman on Cup Defender CO-
 Iunbia Washed Overheard
CONSTITUTION HAS MISHAP
Reliance Sails spIendIdIy Against a Roaring Sea and Comes First Over the Line In the Prellm-
 in.ry Trlal.

Newport. R. L. July 2.-For the first time in the history of American ninety Hooters a fatal accident occurred today. Carl B. Olsen, a seaman on the old cup defender Columbia. was washed from the bowsprit Just before the yacht reached the first turn in todays race and was drowned.
 Out of respect to the dead seaman the Columbia withdrew from the race.
 There will be no more racing until the yachts start on the New York Yacht clubs cruise.
 Today's race was also marred by mis- hap to the Constitution. Soon after the start it carried away the jaws of its gaff and the great eel spar swinging for- ward buclsed in she center The mansail was ripped clear across several times and rendered almost worthless.
 The Reliance received the severest buff feting it has had since launching. The sea was a terrific one for racing yachts, and when the yacht reached it's moorings it was noticed that it had a big dent five feet long In the bronze plating close to the water line on the port DOW. The in- dentation was similar to that which the Constitution sustained two years ago.
 The Reliance sailel splendidly in today 8 event. The wind blew more than twenty miles an hour and all three yachts went off under the three lower sails only. The Reliance, with no craft to push 1t, and with only a number 1 jib topsail hoisted in addition to the three tower sails, came to the finish line from the second turn in 47 minutes 10 seconds, the rastest ten- mile leg ever sailed. The Columbia and Constitution did not finish.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-03
DEBATE ON TARIFF
 RENEWED BY LORDS
RosE5ERY RlDIcuLEs CHAMBER LAlN's PROGRAMME AND HINTS AT DIFFERENCES AMONG THE ENGLISH CABINET OFFICERS.

London, July 2.-Lord Roseberry in the house of lords this afternoon renewed the debate on the preferential tariff propositions, making a further request for information regarding the cabinet s plans. In the course of long speech. he ridiculed Colonial Secretary Chamber lain's programme and said he did not be- lieve the government intended to prose- cute any inqniry Into the matter. The allegations that such an inquiry was be- ing made were. said Lord Roseberry. mostly cloak to screen the irreconcili- able differences between the colonial sec retary and the other members of the cabinet and he demanded to know wheth- er the inquiry would be definite and or ganized; whether 1t would be individual or collective and whether the results would be published.
 The Duke of Devonshlre, lord president of the council, said it was impossible now to give the exact scope of the inquiry Several heads had been suggested by Mir Chamberland and MT. Balfour The gov ernment had determined that the inquiry should be full and satisfactory. His lordship declined to enter further upon the subject without more explicit and longer notice than Lord Roseberry had seen fit to give in precipitating today's discussion. He could say that the po- sition of the government at present was somewhat different from that of Mir. Chamberlain, but they did not conflict. The whole cabinet had agreed that the time was ripe for an investigation of the possibilities of a closer fiscal union with the colonies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-03
CARS ARE RUNNING.
Strike situstIo at Richmond Is Much
 Improved.

Richmond, Va, July 2.-Street cars were run on both of the Manchester lines and through Manchester to Forest Hill Park today and tonight. and at 11:S0 o'clock tonight there had been no disturbance of any magnitude.
 There were four militia men on each car and several hundred soldiers had been scattered through Manchester and It's suburbs. on the request of the authorities
 The line to Seven Pines was also opened this afternoon. So far no resulting dis order of any kind has been reported.
 All but one, and that very unimportant one of the city and suburban lines, are being operated day and night with but one militia man to each car. Passenger travel Is picking up perceptlbly. The strikers, however, are holding out firmly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-03
INQUEST IS OPENED.
Many Witnesses Examined ID McCann
 Murder Case at st. Louis. 2

St. Louis, July 2--rhe inquest over the body of James P. Mccann was re-opened today by Coroner Koch, and many wit nesses were examined. The coroner's jury returned a verdict of homicide and ad- vised the holding of F. Seymour Barring ton for the crime.
 Mrs. Jesse McCann testified. her testi- mony being to the effect that her hus- band and Harrington left McCann's home together on the night of June IS. saying that they were going to Bonfils. That was the last she saw of McCann. She said that later Harrington made every endeavor to persuade her not to inquire into her husband s absence.
 Other testimony developed that Bar rington had asked about the bullet holes In the dead mans head before it was known that there were such bullet holes.
 Harrington was present at the inquest and calmly took notes during the testi- mony of all the witnesses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-03
WASHINGTON SPEAKS
 WORDS OF ELOQUENCE
OR
 PLANS SUSPENDED
DEsIcNERs OF THE SWEETEST VESSEL IN AMERICAN NAVY MAY STRIKE STUMBLING BLOCK IN INCREASING SIZE OF TURBINE

Washington. July 2.-The preparations of plans for a warship of the turbine class, designed to be the swiftest large vessel in the American navy, and to be used as a scout, were suspended tempor- arily. owing to the discovery that in the calculations of the experts the increase in the size of the turbine is much more rapid than the incrA ease in power, which is re- versai of the ordinary practice of me- chanlcs, and that the turbine required would take up far more space than is available under any protected deck.
 Although active plans have ceased for the time being, the project has not been abandoned. The provision for successive ly reversing the turbine ship has been met by the navy designers through the combination of an English turbine for the forward motion, and American to back the ship.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-03
Indianapolis Correspondent Pens
 a Sensational Story
THINKS II WILL BE WORSE
lntImates That the ralIapoosa and the coosa County Cases Are Just Be- ginning of the investigation.
 A Lurid Prediction.

Indianapolis. Ind. July 2.-A special from Montgomery, Ala, by a staff repre- sentative of the Indianapolis Star, to- night says:
 Alabama people labor under the impress sion that the prosecution of those now under indictment from Coosa and Talia- poosa counties will be the end of the pres ent peonage sensations.
 But they are mistaken. Developments in the near future will prove a vertable bombshell.
 Information is now in the hands of fed eral officials that negroes by the whole sale are being held in bondage, just as they were by the persons in Tallapoosa and Coosa counties.
 This information Is for the present jealously guarded by officials, who will discuss the mater with no one. They are not yet In position to act, but have ap- piled at the headquarters in Washington for special authority that will enable them to take vigorous steps. And they have received assurances that they will get what they ask and that, too, within a few days, probably within a week.
 First, they will institute habeus corpus proceedings In federal courts for the re- lease of negroes now held in peonage. Then, having obtained the release of these negroes or peons, the officials will have them brought to Montgomery as witnesses before the United States grand jury which may indict those who caused them to be held in servitude.
 In most cases the guilty parties are prominent men.
 There will be many scores and possibly hundreds of negroes released in this man ner. Many have been in bondage for years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-03
SHIPS AT COPENHAGEN.
United States Naval Officers and Men
 Attract Much Attention.

Copenhagen, July 2.-Many officers and men of the United States European squad ron. now at anchor off Kallundbourg. wis., ited this city today. Excursions to points of interest were organized and the visi- tors were the centre of attraction for the populace. which evidenced in every way kindly feeling for the Americans.
 The officers of the American warships unite in expressing their appreciation of the courtesies extended to them at Kiel but they say they are much in need of rest after the extended round of German hos pitality.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-03

fact that the most careful systematic investigation into the subject of lynch ing that has ever been made in this coun- try, shows that only 35 per cent of those lynched have been even charged with violence to women. To attempt to say that all these 35 per cent were guilty would be to argue that the judgment of the mob is more unerring than that of the court. We cannot and should not es- cape the punishment for our sins of conn mission or of omission.
 Tt is with a nation as with an individ- ual-whatever we SOW, that shall we also reap. If we SOW crime, we shall reap law lessness."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-03
MORE BooDLERs FOUND.
Attorney Folk Has Name of Man Who
 Figured In $6o,ooo Deal.

St. Louis, July 1.-The grand jury to- day learned of an additional poodle fund of se0,0Oo alleged to have been spent for votes by representatives of the St. Louis street car interests In 1899. in securing the passage of bill making consolidation of all the lines possible. It is said that the name of the man who carried the money to Jefferson City Is known to Cir cuit Attorney Folk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-03
BATTLEsHIPs ARRIVE.
Employers and Builders Reach Agree
 ment In Washington.

Washington, July 2.-Tre United States cruiser Prairie and the gunboat Topeka arrived here today from Newport News to participate in the Fourth of July eel ebration in this city.
 The Employers association of the build ing trades of Washington and the council of Allied Building Trades of the Central Labor union have signed agreements hereafter to submit all grievances to an arbitration of ten members equally di- vided between the two sides. The agree ment takes effect at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-03
Daring Drive Ecllpsed.
Jackson ,s DIscirlined.

Jackson, Ky, July 2-There were no cases in Police court today on account of the fine order kept by the provost guard. Major Allen took command today and arranged for rifle range for prac- tice half mile from camp, to shoot every afternoon The soldiers conduct after be- ing paid off Is excellent. They have Jack sons bad men" on their knees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-03
Elements Combine in New York
 for Destruction
CHILD BURNED 10 DEATH
Woman Blown Against FIatiron Build ing and Seriously Injured--Four
 Deaths From Heat-5uIId-
 ings Struck by Lightning.

New York, July "A great wind storm today followed a period of intense heat. There were four deaths from the heat to- day and a score or more of prostrations. Already three deaths directly traceable to the storm. have been reported, and many persons caught in the fury of the wind were injured. At one time the gale blew at the rate of seventy-two miles an hour in the upper part of New York, ac- cording to the weather bureau. Many places were struck by lightning, which played continuously for an hour or more.
 A great section of the Manhattan field fence was blown down and there was al- most ranic among the thousands of men and women who had gathered at the polo grounds to witness the New York and St. Louis ball game. The polo grounds were flooded with 8 foot of wa ter, the game was called off and the att tention of the officials and police was di- lected to getting the half panic-stricken baseball spectators to place of safety.
 Wind Plays Havoc.
 A wind of extreme velocity swept down from west to east, uprooting trees, smashing plate glass windows, blowing pedestrians from their footing and doing all kinds of damage. Rain and hail fell in torrents Fannie Kisler, six years of age, blinded by the ran, ran under wagon and was killed.
 John Dominick, a laborer, was knocked into the East river by plank which had been picked up by the wind and he was drowned.
 The wind swept the embers of a bon fire, kndled by number of boys over the pinafore of Clarence Hadden, three years old, and he was burned to death.
 Dashed Against F.atiron Building.
 Miss Mary Carman was dashed by the wind against the Flat Iron building and so severely injured that she had to be taken to the New York hospital
 Among the places struck by lightning or damaged by the gale were the church of the Divine Paternity in Central Park, west, the hotel Normandie. the Lancaster apartment house in West End avenue, and the Arbuckle building in Water street squall overturned a catboat at Sandy Hook. Launches from Sir Thomas Liptons yacht Erin were sent out at once to the boats assistance and several men and women were rescued and the catboat was taken In tow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-03
SEMI FINALS PLAYED.
Brilliant Work of Post the Feature of
 Atlanta Tennis Tournament.

Atlanta. July 2.-The semi-fnals in both singles and doubles were played today in the southern tennis tournament. The brilliant playing of Post of New Orleans in the doubles was the feature of the day. Results:
 Singles: Angler defeated Seguin, s-6. 6-4
 Payne defeated c. Thornton. 6-1. 6-2.
 Doubles: Post and Nat Thornton de- feated Scott and Grant. 6-1, 4-6 6-4.
 Sequin and Payne defeated Graves and Parker, Gel, 6-0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-03
United etates Soldier Disappears.

Washington, July 2.-The war depart ment has telegraphed General Grant. commanding the department of Texas, asking for information concerning Lieut.. Max Sulmon. Twelfth cavalry. who some time ago was granted five days leave of absence, but has not returned to his sta tion. His record is clear and 1t is feared that some disaster has occurred to him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-03
FLOOD IN PERU, IND.
cIoudburst Drives Many Families From
 Their Homes.

Peru, Ind, July 2.-A great flood struck Peru at o'clock this morning. It was due to a cloudburst in the hills just north of the city. The greatest damage was at Elmwood, where 25O families live.
 The suburb was under six feet of water in some places. and in some of the homes the water stood two feet deep on the lower floors. The people were driven from their homes but no lives were lost
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-03
PACIFIC CABLE OPENS
 ON GLORIOUS FOURTH

to his house guests and to his family Senator Beveridge of Indiana dined with the President. Gen Joe Wheeler of Ala bama and James W. Langerman, Louisi- ana Purchase exposition commissioner for Morocco, were callers this evening. Mir. Langerman came to Oyster Bay to present to the President handsome Moorish saddle sent to him by the Sul- tan of Morocco. He was also the bearer from the sultan of personal letter to the President.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-03
Child Burns to Death.

Washington, July 2--In the presence of an awe-stricken crowd Morris Serrat, 6 years old, was burned to death today In a fire which started from a gasoline stove The child appealed from the win dow for help. The boys mother made frantic efforts to rescue him and was so severely burned that she died.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-03

Oyster Bay, N. Y. July 2.-Arrange- ments were completed today for the open ing of the Pacific cable on the morning of the Fourth of July.
 President Roosevelt will send mes sage to Governor Taft and receive re- ply. He will also send message to MT. Mackey, which will encircle the world in it's transmission.
 The President devoted the eDtire day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-03
Fruit Steamer ouarantlned.

Mobile, July 2.-The fruit steamer Mount Vernon, from Port Limon. Costa Rica, arrived at Mobile Bay Quaran- tine station today with Dr. R. P. Pake sick on board. The character of the sickness has not developed. The vessel was sent to quarantine at Ship Island.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-03
Ordered Mustered Out.

Montgomery. July 2.-(SpeciaI)-A tant General Brandon today issued an or- der mastering out Company L. infantry, at Uniontown, for inefficiency. The com pany was found to be in poor condi- tion when Colonel Brandon and Captain Johnston of the regular army, were in- specting the state troops.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-03
Barred for Cheating.

Princeton, N J.. July 2.-Eight stu dents who took the entrance examina- tions to Princeton university last month have been permanently barred from admission on account of cheating in the examinations.