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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-29
Provisions From Trees.
From the Philadelphia Public Ledger.

There is a tree which grows in Sumasri.
Algeria and China which is known as tho
vegetable tallow tree. From its fruit large
quantities of Oil and tallow are extracted.
and the fruit is gathered In November or
December. when all the leaves have fallen.
Excellent candles are made from the ber-
ries of tree which grows in some parts OF
South Africa and the Azores.
At Sierra Leone is found the cream fruit
tree, the fruit of which IL very agreeable
in taste. In Ceylon there is the bread fruit
tree, from which a food is made in the
same way that we make bread. It is said
to be equally good and nutritious. In South
America we find the milk tree.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-29
CHANGE OF VENUE
 IN BRIBERY CASES
LIEUT.. GOV. JOHN A. LEE ARRIVES IN JEFFERSON CITY PREPARED TO GIVE EVIDENCE FOR STATE. ANOTHER JUDGE SELECTED.

Jefferson City, Mo-, July 2S.-Judge Hazel overruled the demurrer in the case against State Senator Frank Ger rvs, charged with accepting a bribe of 5000 from Lieutenant Governor John A. Lee, and called the case for trial today.
 Morton Jordan, attorney for Gerrys, im- mediately filed a plea in abatement and a recess was taken to give Attorney General Crow time to prepare a reply.
 The application for change of venue was granted by Judge Hazell and the bribery cases will not come before him for trial The attorneys were in confer ence the remainder of the afternoon, try ing to agree upan a judge to try the cases and had not agreed when court ad- journed until tomorrow morning.
 The first duty of the presiding judge will be the trial of the plea in abate- ment
 Former Lieutenant Governor John A. Lee arrived this evening and will be the principal witness for the state. Whit ney Layton, another important state witness, also arrived today. Mrs. Daniel J. Kelly is also here and will present the letters claimed to be received by her husband from former Governor Lee,
 Judge Hazell denied that he would wait until tomorrow to select presiding judge, and announcerd that he had called Judge W. w. Graves of Butler, judge of the Baled County court, to try the bri- bery cases. Judge Graves will he here ready to begin the trials tomorrow morn- ing.
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FLEEING CONNECTS FREE
 MEN HELD AS HOSTAGES
Of the Thirteen Who Escaped Twelve Are Still At Large and Making for the Sierra Nevada Mountains-Joe Mur-
 phy Shot Dead During the Pilot Hill Fight

heavily armed. The work of the pursuing posses has been rendered less difficult than was anticipated by the unexpected action of the convicts. who today released all of the men they held as hostages.
 It is thought this course was prompted by lack of food and ammunition. The eleven are now believed to be near Placerville, in Fl Dorado county, in rough country, and not far from the mountains which they evidently hope to make their refuge The fight at Pilot Hill last night between the convicts and their pursuers seems to have been a more se- rious affair than at first reported. After they had footed a provision store at Pilot Hill they were practically sur rounded by the sheriffs of Sacramento and Placer counties, each commanding a strong posse. All four horses in the con- viets' wagon were shot and one of the criminals was killed outright. Then the outlaws raised white flag and marched up the road with the guards and others whom they had captured on each side of them A general volley was not or- dered, as it might have killed several in- nocent men. In this deliberate manner the second escape was made. Now that the captives have been freed the pursuing of- ficers have been instructed to shoot the convicts on sight, and their death or capture in the near future is expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-29
DRUNKEN HUN
 FILLED BY MOB Embraced We'll Known Lady on
 Streets of Wheeling DREW DIRK ON THE CROWD 
cobbIestone Knocked Knife From His Hand and Other Missiles Were Rained Upon Unconscious
 Form of the Foreigner.

Wheeling, W. Va, July 2S.-But for the timely arrival of policemen John Pos tehe a Hungarian steel worker, would have been strung up by an enraged mob tonight.
 Postehe, who was drunk, caught and embraced a well-known and respectable lady residing on the island near the city as she was returning home. The woman's cries were answered by citizens who rushed from their homes. The man took to his heels pursued by crowd, which was increased every minute. When the mob drew close to the foreigner he wheeled and drew dirk fully twelve inches in length, and held the mob at bay for time.
 A cobblestone hurled the knife out of the mans hand while another knocked him down. Stone after stone was rained upon the unconscious man in rapid suc- cession and rope was sent for by the now thoroughly aroused citizens. who were under the impression that a crimi- nal assault had been committed. venge- ance had been decided upon and a con- venient shade tree picked out, when a force of policemen rescued the man. He has not yet regained consciousness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-29
EWEN'S ARREST WAS
 AGREEABLE TO ALL
HE WAS MADE A PRISONER THAT HE MIGHT BE GIVEN ALL THE PROTECTION POSSIBLE BY THE MILITiA-JuRY ACCEPTED.

Cynthiniana, Ky, July 2S.-The arrest of Capt. B. J. Ewen is now known to be the result of complete understanding between the civil and military authorities. Captain Ewen came here as a witness Saturday and returned to Lexington Sun day night where he gave out an inter- view that he was promised military pro- lection, and when such was declined he fled for his life and refused to return.
 Captain Ever stated in his interview at Lexington Sunday that Cynthiana was full of witnesses for the defense and oth- the commonwealth are in danger Acting on this interview Judge Osborne had Ewen arrested on his return to Gym thiana last night and he is still held In camp as a prisoner in which capacity he can be protected to the fullest extent of the military power. Ewen understood why he was arrested and consented to the same. He feels more secure now than for months.
 At 4:S5 p. m. the following jury was &C., cepted by both sides; Thomas Northcutt, Berry McNees, Jasper King, J. W. Slade, D. E. McCauley, Walter Jennings, Patton Kitchen, w F. Bray, John Renalker. D. E. Fisher, Martin Van Hook Benjamin Tate. All are farmers except Northcutt, who Is a bookkeer. The defense filed de- murer to the indictment, but it was over ruled. The defendants then waived for nal arrangement and pleaded not guilty After the jury was sworn court adjourned until 8:30 tomorrow morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-29
D LAcERvILLE. Cal. July 2S. or
 thirteen eonvicts who escaped from

H HLACERVILLE, Cal, July 2S = Of
 thirteen convicts who escaped from the state penitentiary at Folsom. twelve are still at large. Joe Murphy, who was serving fourteen-year sen- tence for robbery. was shot dead last night at Pilot HILL
 s. M. Gordon. the reported leader of the gang, who had been sentenced to forty-1ve years for robbery. deserted his followers soon after they left the prison. He was heavily armed and 1t is not known in which direction he sought safe ty. negro convict named Seavis, who was reported wounded in the first en- counter with the officers, appears to have not been injured. The others who remain together are making for the Sierra Ne vada mountains They are closely pur- sued by the sheriffs of Sacramento, El Dorado and Placer counties, each backed by numerous deputies and assisted by a company of militia. About twenty guards from the Folsom prison are also engaged in the chase. It is believed that the fugi- tives will soon be surrounded and a des- perate battle is anticipated, as all are
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-29
CHAMBERLAIN IS
 SHIFTING GROUND
SPECIAL MEETING OF CABINET WILL BE CALLED FOR END OF SEPTEMBER AND PROBLEM WILL THEN BE SOLVED.

London, July 29.-It is stated that ar engagements have been made to call a special meeting of the cabinet for the end of September, by which time 1t is anticipated that the ministers investiga- tions of the fiscal problem will have been completed and the cabinet will be in a position to reach a definite decision on Colonial Secretary Chamberlains propo- sa1s.
 Premier Balfour will address the nat. ional conservative union October 1, and he Is expected to announce the govern- ment's policy on that occasion. Mir. Chamberlalns opponents claim, as a re- suit of the reception given to his pro- posals by parliament and the country, that he Is already shifting his ground. They point to inspired articles in the press, and the conduct of the campaign of leaflets at Birmingham, as showing the tendency of Mr Chamberlain to abandon the policy of solely taxing food and substituting modified duties on for eign food and manufactures. the reve- nue from which instead of being devoted to old age pensions, would be applied to relieving and removing the taxes on su- gar and tobacco.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-29
U. $. CONSUL TO EGYPT
 ACCIDENTALLY KILLED

London. July 2s.-John c. Long, United States consul general at Cairo, Egypt, died this morning at Dunbar Scotland, where he had been visiting friends. His death was the result of an accidental fall.
 MT. Long, whose home was in St. Au- gustine, Fla, was appointed consul gen. eral at Cairo in October, 1900 He was seventy-nine years old.
 Later it developed that MT. Long had spent the evening with Sir Francis Win gate, sirdar of the Egyptian army. who is home on a furlough and it was on his return to his home. not to private resi-
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BASEBALL MAeNATEs MEET.
Gathering Called for Purpose of Con-
 sidering National Agreement.

New York. July 2S.-A meeting of the presidents of the baseball league to con- slider a national agreement was held at the Hotel Victoria today.
 There were present Henry Harris of San Francisco and J. F. Mordey of Los An geles, representing the California associa- ton of ball clubs F. J. Hickey of the American association, I. H. Farrell of the New York state league; P. T. Powers of the Eastern league, and Harry Pulliam of the National league. Messrs. Powers and Farrell, respectively, president and secre- tary of the National Association of Pro- fessional Ball Leagues, represent that body as well as individual leagues Presi- dent Ban Johnson was detained in Chi cago by illness. Those present say the meeting was simply for conference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-29
FOUR DROWNED IN
 BOATING ACCIDENT
BOYS WERE RIDING IN sKlFF AND ASKED GIRLS TO JOIN THEM. BOAT DRAWN UNDER BY THE SUCTION.

Pittsburg, July 2S. A sad incident followed shortly after the formals opening of Dam No l in the Allegheny at Herrs' Island this afternoon. at which four young people were drowned Their names are:
 Joseph Brown.
 Henry Brown.
 Frederick Bulger, Jr.
 Edna Shipley.
 After the ceremonies incident to the opening of the dam which Is the first to be built in the proposed Allegheny river, slack water system, the three boys were riding around below the dam in skin and seeing their girl friends on the bank invited them to join in the ride. When all had been seated the skiff was headed for the dam. When within a short dis tance from the structure the suction from the Bear Trap drew the boat in, in spite of the boys frantic efforts under the water flowing over the dam.
 The accident was witnessed by hundreds of people Three of the party were res- cued in an unconscious condition, but re- covered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-29
OFFICIALS OF FRANCE
 PAY TRIBUTE TO PONTIFF

Paris July 2S.-The impressive funeral services in Notre Dame cathedral at noon today for the repose of the soul of Pope Leo assumed a distinctly official aspect owing to the presence of the leading of ficials of the government. including For eign Minister Delcasse, War Minister Andre and representatives of President Loubet, Madame Loubet and Madame Saint Prix, the presidents daughter.
 General Andre and his staff were in full uniform, and practically the entire diplo- matic corps were In uniform, including Count Tornielle, the Italian ambassador, with the full staff of the Italian em- bassy. The absence of Premier Combes occasioned comment, for as president of the council he holds the portfolio of minister of public worship, who controls the church administration The cathe- dral was elaborately decorated with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-29
PEACE WILL BE PRESERVED.
An Important Russian Declaration
 Will Be Issued. Shortly.

London, July 29-The Daily Chronicle this morning on the authority of a usual 1y well informed correspondent" hears that peace will .Ssrtairly be preserved in the far east throughout the coming wln- ter. The correspondent says that Russia has made concessions to the United States and Japan, while Great Britain, which has conducted her negotiations on more sober lines. also has obtained her desires.
 The Chronicle adds that an important Russian declaration will be issued shortly.
 Meanwhile the paper says 1t is signifi- cant that two British warships have just left Wei Hai Wei. It is understood, says the Chronicle, that the strained situation in the far east was discussed at a cabinet council in London last week, and that the present happy issue of the negotia- tions was announced at yesterdays coun- cil"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-29
COTTON MILLS TO SHUT DOWN.
Decision Believed to Be Result of Gen eral Agreement to curtail Output.

Whiringville, Mass, July 2S.-A large part of the cotton manufacturing indus try in this section will suspend opera tions on August for one week. The out look points to further gradual curtail- ment in several mills after resumption of work on August 10. Notices announcing the shut down were posted by four of the largest companies today.
 It is understood the decision to close was in accordance with an agreement among certain New England mill treas urers to decrease the production over August on account of the unfavorabls action of the market.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-29
NEW FISHERMAN'S RING
 ORDERED BY OREGLIA
There is Growing Conviction That the Conclave of Cardinals Will be of Short Duration-Ihe Rampola and Ant-
 RampoTa Factions Are lrreconciIabe

H ONE, July 2s-The Tribuna says
 Tx that the fishermans ring, which
 could not be found after the death of the pope, may be discovered in some drawer which was sealed up and cannot be opened until after the election of the new pope The eamerlengo, Cardinal Oreglia, has ordered new one for use in the symbolic ceremony which occurs immediately after the successor of Leo XIII Is chosen. The member of the noble guard who was overcome during the requiem mass in the Sistine chapel this morning while on duty beside the cata- falque was Count stampa. who a few days ago was placed under arrest for feignlng illness. Today he had a slight attack of syncope.
 It is officially announced that in addl- tion to the will of the late pope, and sep arate from it, Leo XIII left a trihing
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present to each of long list of relatives members of the papal household pre- lates, doctors, cardinals. etc. As many formalities have to be observed, 1t prob ably will be some time before the gifts are delivered.
 That there is a conviction at the vati- can that the conclave will be of short duration Is proved by the fact that all those who are to enter the conelave to minister to the wants of the cardinals have been engaged for three days. The two camps into which the sacred college is divided appear to become daily more irreconcilable and 1t is said that the anti Rampolla faction has declared that If necessary to defeat the opposition, they will even go to the length of supporting a foreign cardinal. The name of Cardinal Kopp, bishop of Breslau was mentioned in this connection, but was hardly con sidered seriously. owing to the belief that under present conditions the elevation of a German to the papacy might mean the irreparable loss of France to the holy see.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-29
ENGINE ROLLED TN CREEK.
Passenger Train on the Virginia and
 Southwestern Is Wrecked.

Knoxville. Tenn. July 2s. = Passenger train No. on the Virginia and South western road. running from Big Stone Gap, Va, 10 Bristol Tenn, was wrecked at Mendota this afternoon.
 The engine left the track and rolled down a steep embankment into a stream. The baggage and mail car followed, turn ing on Its side.
 Engineer Sidney Case and his fireman, who went down with the engine, miracu- lously escaped injury. Flagman Shrotes was fatally injured, a piece of timber penetrating his hip. The passengers were badly shaken
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crepe bordered with ermine. The cere- monies lasted three hours.
 The threatened disorderly demonstra- tions outside the cathedral did not occur A large force of military and police re- serves were held in readiness to suppress any disturbance. One man was arrested for shouting Down with the priests and others were taken into custody in connection with incipient efforts to start demonstrations when the officials left the church.
 As one of the men arrested passed the church doors he shouted Death to the pope" crowd of counter-manifestants followed the police shouting their inten- tion to throw the would-be disturber of the peace into the river, but he was safe ly lodged In Jail.
 The exit of General Andre and his stan brought hisses and resulted in the arrest of the most prominent of those who thus expressed their disapproval of the war minister.
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dence. that the consul met with his fatal fall.
 Report Confirmed.
 Washington, July 2S-A cablegram con- firming the report of Consul General Long's death was received at the state department today from Ambassador5 Choate. He said that Judge Long had died at Dunbar from an accidental fall Judge Long was appointed diplomatic agent and consul general at Cairo in Oo- tober, 1899. He was born in Wilmington, N. C., in 1S46, but was taken by his pa- rents to Florida in the following year. and that state was his legal residence for the remainder of his life. He was the Florida member of the republican national committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-29
ONE LINE OF SAMPLES.
Furniture Salesmen Have an Interest
 ing Discussion at New York.

New York, July 2s.-This was sales mans night at the National convention of the Furniture Association of America, and nearly 300 men interested in the trade attended Most of the speakers confined their remarks to matters connected with the trade A. J. Conroy of Cincinnati led the discussion on "One Line Year" It is the custom to get out two lines of samples during the year, and MT Con- roy's argument was in favor of limiting the issue to one line.
 The final session of the convention will be held tomorrow night when officers will be elected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-29
AMERICAN SAILORS WELCOME.
Admiral Cotton and Officers Are Re
 ceived By Portugal Royalty.

Washington, July 2s.-The navy re partment has received cable from Rear Admiral Cotton, commander-in- chief of the European squadron, now on a visit to Portugal. It was sent from Lisbon under date of yesterday and is as- follows:
 Self. commanding officers and personal staff received in special audience by the king Saturday afternoon; luncheon to same by king at Cintra, preceding which was presented to queen. in special audi ence, the queen, our ministers, and some of the cabinet ministers being present at luncheon King will visit flagship next Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-29
..Memhers of the comm.
Action May Be Ratified.

It is expected that the two national committees which meet here tomorrow will ratify today's action. The committee appointed to select the members of committee of one from each state on or ganization work in connection with the national committee was unable to com plete it's work, and 1t was. by resolution, empowered to complete the committee at it's leisure.
 The gentlemen to whom this important work is delegated are: J. A. Edgerton of Colorado, Milton Parks of Texas, J. H. CaIderhead of Montana and c. Q. De- franc of Nebraska. They are to be mem bers of the larger committee when 1t is completed.
 The committee to nominate an organi- zation committee reported it's inability to complete it's work at this time, and it's members were appointed an organization committee, with power to add to its mem- bership one man from each state and ter ritory in the union. This relegates the work of organization until the next na- tional convention. when 1t is expected that formal amalgamation of the two populist parties will occur.
 The conference adjourned sine die this evening.
 the effect that eight convicts were seen making their way northward along Green wood creek toward the town of Green wood, where 1t is probable a raid will be made by the fugitives tonight as 1t is known that they are very short of pro- visions. Guard Mcdonald. who is in this vicinity with eleven other guards from the penitentary, Is of the opinion that the escaped prisoners are trying to get into the country north of Greenwood. some sections of which are admirably suited for. hiding and defense purposes Posses are now in pursuit and the resi- dents of Greenwood have been warned of the direction taken by the fugitives, and it is reported from there that a defense party will be organized at once to pro- tect the town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-29
All Quiet on the lsthmus.

Washington, July 2S.-The temporary ebulliton on the Isthmus has subsided, according to a cablegram from United States Consul General Gudger. dated at Panama today. He says that everything is perfectly quiet and that he anticipates no more trouble. MT. Gudger would like to come home on leave of absence, but Acting Secretary Loomis has been obliged to deny his request to that effect until conditions on the isthmus are more set tied.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-29
ROCK ISLAND GETS THE
 ROAD LOST BY HOOLEY

New oYrk, July 2s.-The Rock Island through the medium of the St. Louis and San Francisco road, today acquired the control of the Evansville and Terre Haute and its subsidiary line by taking over the holdings of the syndicate head ed by Edward s. Hooley, senior partner of the firm of Edward s. Hooley and company, the failure of which was an- nounced on Monday.
 Official announcement of the change in ownership was made late today by L. R. Pearson, assistant secretary of the Evansville and Terre Haute after a meeting of the board of directors, held at the office of the road.
 At the same time MT. Hooley resigned as president and director of the Evans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-29
FOR CHAMPIONSHIP OF WORLD.
Plttsburg Will Challenge Champion
 American League Team.

Pittsburg, July 2S.-President Dreyfuss, of the Pittsburg team of the National Baseball league, announces that if Pitts burg wins the national league pennant the winner of the American league pen nant will be challenged to a series of eleven games to decide the championship of the world, the conditions being that the winner receive 75 per cent of the gate receipts and the loser 25 per cent the winner also to visit the west and coast as the worlds champion, the loser to re- main at home.
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ville and Terre Haute and g. F. Yoakum, president of the St. Louis and San Fran cisco, was elected to succeed him in both of his previous offices. MT. Hooley also resigned the presidency of several sub sidiary roads, and MT. Yoakum was elect ed in his place in each instance. No other changes were made in the board of directors of any of the lines. W. L. Stow of the suspended firm of W. l.. Stow and company, who Is also a dlrec- tor of the Evansville and Terre Haute. retaining his connection with the prop erty. Among those who attended the meeting were w. L. Stow, E. F. Yoa- kum Henry Sieberle, W. F. Carlton, Charles A. Nones and several others. From sources other than official 1t was learned that the price paid was around fifty.