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Arizona republican., 1903-05-27
ONLY CHURCH BUSINESS
Is Allowed to Be Considered by the
 Presbyterian Assembly.

Los Angeles, Cal, May 26.-The sub jects of home missions and aid for colleges occupied the two sessions of the Presbyterian general assembly to- day. Both reports were productive of long and interesting debates. The mo- table speech Of the day was made by Rev. Charles L. Thompson, D. D., of New York, who followed the reading Of the report of the beard of home mis- sions. Dr. Thompson is an orator of force and learning, and his speech this morning aroused the assembly as noth- ing else had done. His denunciation of MormOnism was especially strong and every sentence was greeted with ap- plause from the assembly. The entire afternoon was taken up with the dis cussion of the report of the special committee on aid for colleges.
 A resolution which came up ia the assembly yesterday and which was re- ferred to the bills and overture com mittee was the first one turned down. The resolution recommended that the moderator appoint a committee of fif- teen to act as a board of arbitration in disputes between capital and labor The committee reported that Tt found it inexpedient to act on such questions. !" Ar overture from the Kansas City Presbytery On the subject of temper ance was also turned down. the com mittee recommending that no action be taken as the overture was based on newspaper reports.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-27
A MISSOURI DISASTER.

Blanchard. Ia, May 26.-A tornado struck the town of Elmo. Mo-. eight miles west of Blanchard, and just across the Missouri line at 4.3O o'clock this afternoon. destroying the town. Ten persons are known to have been killed and number Of others injured. The storm struck a three-story brick hotel. which was entirely destroyed. Six bodies have been removed from the ruins of the building and others are be- lieved to be buried in the debris.
 The killed are:
 c. c. CALHOUN.
 WILLIAM HUFF.
 GUS HUFF.
 CHARLES BELL.
 L. SUMMERS.
 D. L. PARKER.
 J. J. ALVIS.
 LEONARD BRADLEY.
 OREN STRANGLER.
 GEORGE PIERRE.
 The storm came from the northeast and first struck the Wabash depot. The Masonic temple was the next building in its path, and it was demolished On the lower floor of the temple was locat- ed general merchandise store, and at the store was gathered a number of the cltlzens of the town. The building was torn to pieces before any warning was received, and the victims were buried beneath the wreckage. Of the fourteen persons in the store. only five escaped death. and these received injuries which in two or three cases may prove fatal. The storm passed on through the town. leaving but a few buildings standing.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-27
NEGROES COMING WEST
A Gigantic Scheme for the Depopu-
 lation of the South.

Boston, Mass. May 26--(SpeciaD.- Plans have been completed by sect organization with headquarters in BoS- ton for the greatest negro exodus in history from the south The originator of the society numbering 500 mem bers is Rev. J. Henry Buckley of Cam bridge. The plan is to depOpulate the entire south and southwest of ne=roes who will be brought north to Boston and thence distributed throughout the west in agricultural and mining com munities.
 The first great body of emigrants. 5000, will land in Boston about the first of July. Elaborate preparations are being made for their reception and their rapid distribution where the la bor is most needed The southern headquarters are in Georgia. but the precise location. is kept secret in fear of mob violence or interferenCe from the whites. Secret agents of the so- ciety are now gathering negroes from all parts of the south.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-27
was taken beyond ordering Gatling guns from Louisville.

was taken beyond ordering Gatling guns from Louisville.
 Tom White was arrested at the home of his mother. eighteen miles from here, at daylight. The squad of soldiers under Deputy Sheriff Little, surround ed the house. and White was called out. When he reached the fence the war rant was read and, accompanied by soldiers. he returned to the house and dressed. The party reached here short ly after noon and White was remanded until tomorrow morning, when he and Jett will be arraignsd together.
 Sheriff Little and twenty soldiers went to Winchester today and the order for Jett was honored by Judge Benton. He was placed in irons and arrived here and was committed to jail tonight. An effort will be made by his attorney to get a change of venue. If this fails, he will endeavor to have the jury summoned from outside of Breathitt county.
 The impression is strong that the conspiracies, which have eliminated in the series of assassinations in Breath itt county, will be traced to the foun- tain head. and startling developments are expected this week. Jett is bitter against the officials of Breathitt coun- ty. whom he claimed as friends and whom he planes for not coming to his relief. The jail is heavily guarded to- night.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-27
Great Disaster Wrought in
 Iowa Yesterday
A MISSOURI CALAMITY
Tn the Former State Three Storms Swept Over the Same Section in Twenty Four Hours-six
 Deaths Reported

Des Moines, Ia, May 26.-Iowa has be,u storm swept for the past twenty four hours Three tornadoes, two last night and one tonight caused the loss of six lives, the fatal injury of three persons and the serious injury of a score more. beside great property loss.
 The dead at Glenwood:
 MAGGIE BIETTNER, of Adaza, Ia.
 HAZEL WRIGHT. of Adaza, Ia.
 The dead near Button:
 GEORGIA BLAKELY.
 HERBERT RHODES.
 The dead at South Des Moines:
 RUSSELL A. KNAUF, aged 30 years.
 FLOYD KNAUF, his eight months old son.
 The victims at Glenwood were all in- mates of the school for the feeble minded. where the storm struck at 9:30 D. m. The tornado struck the girls dormitory. commonly known as the ''old building first. The roof was torn off and with a terrible crash fell back again upon the wrecked building.
 All of the buildings of the group. in- cluding the hospital. dormitory, boys building, custodians building, farm colleges and the boiler room were more or less damaged by the storm. The superintendent estimates that the loss will be at least $15.C00.
 The tornado near Buxton struck at about 9:30 p. m. near what is known as No. 10 Junction, a mining settlement. All the victims were colored. The storm came from the southwest and the destructive wind seemed to descend suddenly from a great bank of clouds which was sweeping towards the northwest. The tornado struck South Des Moines at o'clock tonight. It came from the south but after the greater part of the destruction was wrought, veered to the northwest as it approached the junction of the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers.
 The property damage in South Des Moines and vicinity will reach $50. .000 About the same time what was appar- ently~ another storm struck the pack ing house section of the town, a mile to the northeast of the scene of the South Des Moines disaster. In this locality the Armour Packing company, the Des MOines elevator and the Des Moines Malt house plants suffered the greatest damage. The loss in that section cam not be estimated.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-27
THIS WAS NO BULL FIGHT
But It Was Fatal to Cele brated Bull
 Fighter.

Fl Faso, Tex, May 26.-Marciano Bengal, the celebrated bull fighter. was shot through the heart and instantly killed by Salvador del Castillo. an off cial of the Mexican custom house.
 Rengal, huge of frame and muscular. battered down the Goor of girls home where Castillo was calling on his sweetheart, having locked the door in order to keep out Bengal, who was cnamoured of the girl and had sent word he was coming to kill Castillo. Castillo fired. The first shot went wild the second instantly killed Rengal. Bengal was badly gored three months ago by a bull and his injuries were then thought to be fatal, but he recov- cred.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-27
P. o. TAKES NO SIDES
In the Spanish American War Veter-
 ans Controversy.

Washington, D. C., May 26.-Post- master General Payne today signed an order forbidding the delivery of mail and the payment of money orders to William c. Liller," and William c. Liller. adjutant general" of Lancaster, Pa.
 According to the postmaster general, Liller represents himself to be the duly elected and qualified adjutant general of the Spanish American War veterans. The order is an echo of the facticral controversy, in the ranks of the Spanish War veterans.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-27
SALE CAUSES MANS ARREST.
Made Prisoner Immediately After He
 Got $1,000 Check

Newark, N. J., May 26.-Samuel Tenn pie. who says he is from Helena, Mont. was arrested here today by Detective Jacob Johnson of Easton and three To- cal headquarters men, on a charge of breaking into the office of the Cata- sauque Steel works at Catasauqua. Pa. on the night of May r. and stealing $1.000 worth of platinum.
 Temple sold a quantity of platinum in Newark on Monday, and when he went for his none this afternoon was made prisoner, after receiving check for $1.000 from the purchaser.
 The police say the prisoner is chemist and a clever and daring safe breaker.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-27
A TEXTILE STRIKE.
It Is Probable 100,OeO Men Will Quit
 Next Monday.

Philadelphia, Pa. May 26.-Ir all of the local textile mills notices were post cd today by the manufacturers an- nouncing their refusal to grant the de- mands of the workers for a fifty-five hour week. The employees fixed June 1 as the time for the concession and 1t is almost certain strike involving up- wards of 100000 men will be inaugural ed next Monday.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-27
THE KISHINEF MASSACRE.
Result Of Jewish Relief Society's In-
 vestiGation.

Berlin. May 26.-The German Jewish Relief society has sent an agent to Kishinef, who report that 700 houses were destroyed, 500 shops sacked and that about 10000 persons are homeless as a result of the recent massacre.
 Forty-five persons were killed out right during the massacre, eighty-four were seriously wounded and 500 were slightly injured. The number of per sons affected through losing positions or otherwise is estimated at 20,000 mostly belonging to the poorer classes.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-27
PRECEDING WATERS.
The Railroad Situation in Southern
 Kansas Improving

Topeka, Kans., May 26.-The rail- roads report the high water in southern Kansas and Oklahoma to be subsiding. The Santa Fe's Bartlesville branch which was almost entirely covered with water yesterday is now high and dry in most places. It is seated that all Of the trains will be running tonight.
 Rock Island officials say that it will be late tonight before trains are run ming on the Choctaw division. They say that the track is covered with water all along the main line from Chickasha to Fl Reno and that the condition of the track cannot be ascer- tained before the water subsidies. Many washouts are reported.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-27
KILLED BY AN EXPLOSION.

Pittsburg, Pa, May 26.-Four men were killed and two badly burned by ar explos ion of gas in the mine of the Charters Coal and Coke company at Federal, a mining town near Bridge vile, on the Pittsburg, Charters and Youghiougheny railroad, today. The mine is but slightly inured.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-27
THREATENED WITH CREMATION

Kaufman, Tex, May 26.-Two com panies Of militia from Terrell and Dal- las have been ordered here to protect a negro who is charged with criminally assaulting a white woman. This after noon mob formed With the avowed purpose of burning the negro.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-27
NOBODY IN THE WAY.

Wichita, Kans., May 26.-A fierce looking tornado passed through this county this afternoon and did much damage to farm property, although, so far as heard from, it killed no one. This was because it did not strike any towns. Passenger trains on the Santa Fe and Missouri Pacific barely got out of the way
Arizona republican., 1903-05-27
To the Ohio Endorsement
 of President Roosevelt
ACTING UPON A TELEGRAM
He Was at No Time Opposed to the President but He Did Not Believe That This Was the Year
 for Endorsement.

Cleveland, O.. May 26. - Senator Hanna has decided to offer no further opposition to the proposed resolution in the coming republican state couven- tion endorsing the candidacy Of Presi- dent Roosevelt for another term. This action was decided upon late this after noon.
 When asked if he had heard from President Roosevelt with reference tO the discussion concerning his attitude in connection with the resolution. Sena- tor Hanna made the following state ment to the Associated Press reprssen- tative:
 II am in receipt of a telegram from President Roosevelt which indicates to me his desire to have the endorse ment of the Ohio state convention of his administration and candidacy. In view of this I shall net oppose action by the convention and I have tele- graphed the president to that effect
 Senator Hanna positively declined to further discuss the subject. insisting that the brief statement above fully covered the situation. It is the general belief, however. among those close to the senator, that he still doubts the advisability of the adoption of a reso- lution endorsing President Roosevelt's candidacy by this years convention. But. it is pointed out. in deferring tO the presidents judgment and expressed wishes Mir. Hanna demonstrates that his original position in the matter was at no time prompted by personal an tasorism to President Roosevelt
Arizona republican., 1903-05-27
HATRED OF THE JEWS.

St. Petersburg. May 26.-The Chief of police of Kiev has ordered the police commissaries within his jurisdiction to institute a fresh inquiry into the legal status of the Jews and to focibly expel those who have no legal right of resi- dence and who refuse to leave.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-27
MACHINIsTs' STRIKE.
On the Union Pacific Also in a Fair
 Way to Settlement.

Washington, D. C.. May 26.-A con- ference between representatives, of the International Association of Machinists and the officials of the Union Pacific has been arranged to take place at Omaha. June l, to consider the differ ences between the company and its machinists who are on a strike.
 Vice-President Conlan of the Inter national Association of Machinists, to- day said the general outlook was fla yorable to reaching an agreement.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-27
QUIT THE PHILIPPINES.

Manila, May 26.-Justice Fletcher Ladd of the supreme court of the Philippines has resigned on account of illness of his wife and has left Manila for his home at Lancaster. New Harnp- shire.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-27
INsUREs PEACE IN OHIO.

Washington, D. C., May 26.-When the dispatch announcing that Senator Hanna would not oppose an endorse ment of President Roosevelt at the coming Ohio state convention was shown to Senator Foraker tonight he dictated the following statement: T am very much gratified to learn that Senator Hanna has withdrawn his op- position to the endorsement of Presi- dent Roosevelt's candidacy in 1904. not on any personal grounds. for I have rot at any time had any SersOnal in terest in the matter, but solely because I think the endorsement good for Sen ator Hanna and the party as we'll as for Roosevelt. who has well earned a second term by the splendid admins tration he has given us The result will be a harmonious convention and an enthusiastic and unanimous en- dorsement for Senator Hanna for an other term in the senate"
 The senator added that the votes os Ohio. added to the states that have de- clared heretofore for President Roose- welt would give the president a majOri- ty of the votes in the next republican national convention.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-27
WEATHER TODAY.

Washington, D. C., May 26.-Forecast for Arizona and New Mexico-Fair Wednesday and Thursday.
 For Wyoming-Fair, warmer We'd nesday; Thursday fair.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-27
SHEEP PERIS.

SHEEP PERISH IN BURNING CAR.
 Doylest town, Pa, May 26.-A spark from a locomotive set fire to a cattle car on the Lehigh Valley milk and stock train at Hatfield last night and before the car reached Lansdale, where it was hurried. most of the f25 sheep had burned to death. The others have since died.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-27
ONE FATALLy 1NJuREp.

Wellington, Kans.. May 26.-A tornado struck the farm of s. P. Borum, seven miles from here tonight, demolishing the house and seriously injuring the in- mates. Mrs. Borum and two grown daughters were carried several rods by the wind and left unconscious on the ground. One of the young women is fatally injured.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-27
MORE TROOPS NEEDED.

Jackson. Ky, May 26.-Mrs. J. H. Marcum, her friends and number of citizens are urging that more troops be sent. fearing that further violence may be done by the feudists. At the of officers today no action
Arizona republican., 1903-05-27
SULLIVAN MADE A DRAW
But That Was the Best the American
 Could Do.

London. May 26.-At the National Sporting club last night Jack Palmer of Newcastle, met Tim Sullivan of Buff falo in a contest for the middle weight championship of England and $1,O0O
 The American made a fine stand, but the men were SC evenly matched that at the close of the fifteenth round the referee decided the fight draw. Sulli- van finished the stronger of the two
Arizona republican., 1903-05-27

One visited Hastings. near which place was the scene of Sundays heavy storms, and blew several buildings to splinters. Another struck Herman, 25 miles north of Omaha. Several were seriously hurt.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-27
FORBES GETS DECISION

Kansas City. Mo, May 26.-Henry Forbes got the decision over Morris Rauch at the end of the fifteenth round tonight. Forbes was the agres- sor throughout.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-27
GREW TO RE CyC1oNEs

GREW TO BE CYCLONES.
 Omaha, Neb., May 26.-Eastern Ne braska was visited by another series of storms last night and today, several of which developed into small tornadoes.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-27
A GILLIAN PLAGUE.

Santiago de Chilli. May 26.-It is ru- mored that the bubonic plague has ap- peared at the seaport of Iqique.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-27
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.

At Kansas City-Kansas City 1, In- dianapolis 8. 2 At Milwaukee-Milwauke Louisville game, rain.
 At Minneapolis-Min 12, Co., lumbus 2.
 At St. Paul-St. Paul-Columbus game postponed on account of wet grounds
Arizona republican., 1903-05-27
DESTROYED ONLY PROPERTY.

DESTROY ED ONLY PROPERTY.
 Deerfield, Kans., May 26.-A furious tornado passed through this county to- night. Wind mills, barns and other buildings were demolished, but mo- body was hurt.
Arizona republican., 1903-05-27
WESTERN LEAGUE.

At Des Moines - Des Moines-St Joseph game postponed on account of rain.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-05-29
Memorial Services

Quite a large congregation gath
cred in the Methodist Sunday
evening, to listen TO the Memoir
ial sermon preached by Rev. w.
j. Barger, from
Those who were left Of the G. A.
r. in Shoshone were present; and
The services were opened by Post
Commander Hon. James l.. Fuller,
assisted by other members OF the
Post, by the use OF the G.. A. II.
ritual. The choir discorscd fine
music suitable for the OCCASION,
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-05-29

As a result OF wise pure food
legislation, European manufac-
turers are to be deprived of the
privclagc OF dumping on the Ameri-
can market the impure and adul.
terated goods which they connot
dispose OF at home,
From an almost strictly agricul-
tura' community, this country has
risen TO a point where il now sup
plies one tenth of the Worlds COM
merce in manufactured goods.
And all this by reason Of the pro-
tec,ivc policy. What chance is
there for free trade party under
such circumstances
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-05-29
Work at Twin Falls Canal.

The construction OF the great
Twin Falls irrigation plant is now
IN full sizing. r. w. Fa,is, who
with D. Kesl, has contract for
building the dam and the first two
miles on each OF the two canals, re-
turned home Wednesday from the
scene OF operations. He said his
firm had % or so teams and $50
men at work now. They were cx-
cavating for the foundation to the
dam. The electrical machinery
for the power plant is arriving, he
said, and it would be installed
ready to furnish 500 horse power
within 20 days The power canal
is less then mile in length, yet a
fali Of Is feet is secured.
The rock from the canals will be
taken over an electric railway to
the dam, whore it will be used in
the construction Of the piers and
IN concrete. A largo size gates
crushcr has been purchased which,
together with all other machinery,
will be operated by ell ctric power.
Nelson Bennett 4 CO., the main
canal contractors, he said, had 500
men and thesam number of teams
at work and were making rapid
progress. The town of Miner,
which is situated ON the south side
OF Snake River near the dam, Mr..
Faris said, was growing rapidly
and had about 200 inhabitants.
The town contained three good
stores, three restaurants, a post
office, several small stores, $40,
900 ware house, owned by the irri-
CATION company.-Statcsman.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-05-29

United States Consuls report that
an excellent quality of wheat can
be purchased in Manchuria at 30
cents a bushel. This is raised en-
tircly by hand. What will the re
suit when modern machinery is in
troduecd into that section? Oh
nothing much, the bulk OF the ce-
lestials will continue to plant rice
and wheat, stalk at time, as we
plant cabbage, because their an
cestors did so and made labor so
cheap.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-05-29
Local Brevities

Booth, sheared their sheep here
last week.
The Oregon Short Line carpen-
tiers were here last week making
somc Improvements. They built
n bunk house for the section laber-
efs, l6 by 80 It. Also bpiit new
tool house.
Tavern Barrus and Mrs. Maud
Carlson Of Oakley were married
here last Sunday evening. II. L.
Booth OF Oakley. olIiciated.
There was music and dancing, and
good time in general. Mr.. ard
Mrs. Barrus will reside in Oakley
Idaho.
Dudley Holland, District Mana
ger for the Rocky Mountain Boil
Telephone Company, was in the
city last week and made trip TO
Miner and Blue Lakes to look over
The country prior to the building
of the new line, which they expect
10 commence at once.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-05-29

All outstanding accounts of +. A.
Bnrkill have been placed in my
hands for collection. Those IN
debted to Mr.. Burkill are requested
to settle as soon rs convenicnt
L. \. WALTERS.