The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-08
TEtEGRAPHIC BREVITIES.

University OF California, Aug. The
expedition conducted by Prof John C
Merriam of the geological department. OF
the university, exploring and excavating
the caves of Shasta county has made
several new finds OF interest 10 science.
Rome, Aug. 7.-Cardinal Gibbons was
received by the pspe today in private
audience. In q lengthy conference Plus
Y renewed his expressions OF interest
In America. already made manifest by
his reception Wednesday to the pilgrims
from the United States
indianapolis, Aug. THE National
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners.
with headquarters in this city today re-
ceived applications for charters for three
unions of the brotherhood in Porto Rico
The climatic conditions of the Island
with view of estimating the edath rate
will be studied before the charters are
granted.
Washington. Aug. THE officers Of the
army on duty in Washington will call
upon Lieutenant General A.es tomorrow
morning to pay their respects before
his retirement, which occurs at noon to-
morrow.
Rome. Aug cardinal Gibbons is
somewhat indisposed, the weather having
become intensely hot. still he has been
able to visit the churches of st. Peter
and ST. Paul. which, with yesterdays
visit to Santa Maria Di Trastevere was
obligatory during his visit, which he must
make every ten years.
Kieff. Russia, Aug. Three workmen
were killed and twenty-four wounded yes
terday when the Cossacks fred on the
strikers who were attempting TO inter
fere with railroad traffic. The rioters
numbered 1000. A magistrate. an officer
and several soldiers were injured by
stones
New York. Aug Maurice Runkle,
who was jointly indicted with Machen
and McCregor in the postoffice investi-
cation, surrendered himself before United
States Commissioner Shields today and
gave 5000 bail for his appearance when
wanted.
Denver. Col, Aug. Reports coming
from the farming region Of Northern Col
ro4do show such great destruction Of
crops by the terrific hail storm on We'd
nesday night that the total damage is
conservatively estimatef at more than
$4,000.
Olympia. Wash. Aug. THE supreme
court today handed down a decision up
holding the constitutionality OF the law
passed by the last legislature making
the conducting of a gambling resort or
game a felony.
Washington, Aug. THE state depart
ment has been informed by Consul Cen
eral Cudgers at Panama that Geographic
communication between Panama and Bo-
gotta has been resumed. No messages
have been received from minister Reupre
and it is asserted that the canal treaty
situation is unchanged.
Lacrosse. Wis. Aug. During the
/ funeral services this afternoon over the
remains Of Z. H. Kalfus the floor of one
/ of the rooms gave way. precipitating
about % persons into the cellar. Several
were hurt but none seriously.
Pekin. Aug. Mrs. COnger visited the
| Dowager empress a the summer palace
today for the purpose of introducing
Miss Kate Augusta Carl, an American
artist from Paris. who is TO paint the
/ Dowager empress portrait
/ Philadelphia, Aug. IA cablegram from
/ Zurich Switzerland. received here today
| announced the death there Of Henry S
/ Louchelm o fthe banking firm of II. 5.
! Loucheim & Co. of this city. He was 40
! years of age and we'll known in financial
/ circles.
, London. Aug. WHITAKER Wright, the
/ arrested promoter and director Of the
London and Globe finance corporation.
was released today from Brixton jail.
( satisfactory securities for his $4,000 bail
| having been furnished.
Cleveland. Ohio. Aug. IA meeting OF
the grand officers Of the Brotherhood OF
Locomotive Engineers was called 10 order
here today 10 elect grand chief. to sue
coed the late p NJ Arthur and also TO
| choose a first assistant grand chief