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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-19
Senator Quay Is Better.

PITTSBURG, Pa, May Ex-senator
Quay is reported better this morning.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-19
Folsom Escape Convicted Of Murder

SACRAMENTO May 19.-Harry
Eldredge. one of the Folsom escapes,
was found guilty of murder this af-
ternoOn.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-19
Street Railway Msgnates Arrested.

Los ANGELES, May 19.-Warrants
for II. F. Huntington, l. w. Hellman.
Of San Francisco and other directors
of the street railway were issued to-
day on the charge of ignoring the
street sprinkling ordinance.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-19
Defense in GILLESPIE Trial.

RISING SUN, Ind, May 19-The
defense in the Gillespie trial opened
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-19
Herbert Chamberlain Is Dead.

LONDON, May 19.-Herbert Cham
berlain. brother Of Joseph, is dead.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-19

S, Main
work.
you try
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-20
W4DOO DEFENDS POLICE.
Can't Believe Illegal Arrests Are as
Mdny as Reported.

on the question of unlawful arrests Police Com
missioner McAdoo yesterday issued a Iypewritten
clearly defining the duties of the police
The statement says in part:
The argument now is. ~ understand it, 10 take
the number of arrests coupled with the number OF
that the magistrates acted properly and that there
fore the arrests were Illegal. This is a ground
that will not be admitted BY ths police. In many
instances the police are not able TO with the
eser as 10 tne facts or TO the law
ever honest will often take different views OF GER
po n do % o ers SO the
magistrates or enter into any controversy; but
ing and to eli n15e 1Re numSeG OF pro
and Charged with disorderiy conduct. whom the
turn. 70 reprImand the officer for making. the ar
rest These reprlmanos. or course dun the work
of the police ana act as an incentive to the dis
York the law explicitly covers those cases that
there does not seem 10 be any controversy be-
professional crook is arrested In any of these
son, il he comes under the description OF the
statute. he Is generally given term of imprison-
suggests in this connection that possibly the
account for the condon of AFFAIRS sG may
Often the police sEy TO me. In answer to my de-
press certain vices in answer TO the strong public
h soo Srs ST nd be psey @ as either
they are very apt to be bitterly assaed in the
selves arrested My instructions to the police are
that they must perform their duty at ali hazards
A professional crook, man woman. is quick
spender, and necessity makes them untiring work
ers, To save the other members OF the COM
munity from them requires constant pressure OF
the police machinery. Officially. would be quick
to punish any officer for using his office and
powers TO abuse a citizen Cypress any one or make
an Illegal or unjustihabe arrest. I cannot be-
heve that the number of such Is as great
as stated by the correspondents of newspapers.
The Commissioner also said his desire for many
more policemen was about to be realized as he
would appoint, within few days. loo extra patrol
men, The Board of Estimate. he declared had
appropriated money for $50 more men. and there
are ten vacancies. The problem. then the Com
missioner said. would be to find places to school
the men Many of the probably win be
sent TO Staten Island In the inspection distric.
commanded BY INSPECTOR Donald Gram
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-20
HEARST'S END IN IOWA.
Parker Men in Complete Control of the State
Convention.

Iowa City Iowa, July ls.-After selecting Il reso-
lutions committee which would write q platform in
accordance with the platform adopted at the st.
Louis convention, the Iowa Democrats in State
convention here to-day sent the following message
OF congratuaton TO Judge Parker. AT Esopus:
Iowa Democrats in State convention assembled
congratulate you and the nation your nominal
uon and the prospect Of your election. We wish
you God speed.
The following reply received from Judge
Parker:
/ beg you to assure the convention over which
you preside that Its message of congratulations
and good wishes is very greatly appreciated.
The Parker adherents were in complete control
of the convention. There feeble effort on
the part of the old silver crowd 10 rally around
some OF their leaders. but this dispelled. and
only Parker and ant-Hearst men were left TO
garry out the work Of the convention The With
RIstIict caucus was marked by the resignation OF
district Commit eeman Maxwell. one OF the strong
supporters OF Hearst. The resignation Included
me workmanship Of the State Committee. The
last was not accepted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-20
osWEGo COUNTY CAMPAIGN OPENS.
Payne, Stranshan, Knapp and Cullinan Ad-
dress Republicans.
Isr TELEGRAPH TO THg lErsrxr.i

Oswego, y. Y, July S.-Ths Republican cam
psign in oswego County was opened to-day at the
county and district conventions held at Pulaski
A mass meeting followed and great crowd was
brought together by the presence Of Congressman
Serene Z. Payne. Nevada n. Stranahan. Col
lector Of the Port OF New-York: CONGRESSMAN
Charles /. Knapp and State Excise Commissioner
Caili=an. Congressman Payne made an address
In praise OF the Republican administration. and
paid glowing tribute 10 President Roosevelt and
Senator Fairbanks. Collector Stranahan had a
fatter1ng reception from the Republicans OF his
home county. and he ealogized the President
Congressman Knapp and Commissioner Cullinan
predicted glorious victory in November
Merrick stOweN renominated for Countv
Judge. and Frederick g. Whitney was again nomi-
mated dor AssemhlymRn; The State delegates fol-
Costello. G. s Tsicott J. b. Tilton. H. Louis
Wallace snd William Richardson Cor, ress ara
Senate delegates Were elected and were InstrlceS
for Mr. Knapp for Congress and Francis i. Gates
for the Senate. - "~NeS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-20
CAR AFIRE GOES FOUR BLOCKS.
Women Passengers Shrek in Terror-Mo-
torman Burned

An open Eighth-ave. trolley car. going up Cen
trail Park West last evening. with passengers
hanging 10 the straps and running boards caught
nre from an accident in the lighting apparatus. at
h!shty-slxth-st. With the lights out, but plenty
or illumination from sparks. which blazed from
the slot and the underbody Of the car the motor
man ran on despite the screams OF the women
and cries OF the men passengers for four blocks
Al Nineueth-st- there was explosion IN the
motor box. and the was disabled and stopped
The motorman slightly burned
The next car pushed the disabled one ahead The
passengers. about fifty. demanded transfers. but
the conductor OF the burned out said he was
too busy. When another appeared the pas
sengers crowded aboard It. and. explaining their
plight 10 the conductor, demanded that their trip
be continued free To avoid trouble OF which there
were threats, the conductor agreed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-20
ARMOR MAKERS CONFER.
Question of Royalties Discussed-No New
Scale-Mr Schwab Present.

London. July 19-Representatives of ali the great
armor making firms of the world met in conference
here to-day The Krupp Comrs.s.y the Bethlehem,
Steel Company the Carnegie Steel Company.
Charles CammelI s. Co.. OF BIRMINGHAM and many
European interests were represented. Charles M
Schwab among those present
The question under discussion was the raarrar.o
ment OF royalties. etc. rendered necessary bv the
Krupp Company's latest Improvement upon a
patent armor process. for which the Krupps updar
an agreement with various firms. are already Sc
curing royalties.
The Associated Press is informed that no new
scale determined upon. but that g friendly,
Interchange Of views led to the belief that an mr.
ransement would be concluded within a few uz
Mr.. Schwab will go to the Krupp works at Es-.n
Prussia. to continue the discussion on behalf Of
mis- American interests.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-20
REOPEN OLD ROAD.
Citizens Dag No1c DriUe Through
Fort Hamilton Reservation.

Through the efforts OF Congressman Edward NJ
Bassett of Brooklyn, the government has at last
consented TO allow the public TO use road through
the Fort Hamilton reservation This will afford a
connection between the Shore Road and Cropsey-
ave. leading 10 Bath Beach. which has been
much desired by pleasure drivers
Congressman Bassett has for some time been IN
terested in the case and became convinced that tho
city had right the road In front of the fort ror
half It's length. Such a right, however, Is prsc-
ticaIIv worthless. so the Congressman sought
passage through the reservation further back HIS
EFFORTS were successful. and beginning to-day the
public may drive through by entering at Ninety
ninth-st. turning a little 70 the LETT at the main
roadway through the reservation. passing between
two barns and thence straight out 70 Warehouse
ave and Cropsey-ave- Certain old buildings az
present stand IN the way OF opening up a straight
passage through Congressman Bassetr now has
bill in Congress for appropriation TO remove
these buildings aid place them on Other-sites.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-20
CYCLONE UP THE STATE
Farm Buildings Destroyed Cattle
Reported DrOzgned.

Medina. ". Y. July 19.-An electric storm and
heavy rain visited northern Orleans TO-DAY
The Yates Centre church-was struck by Iightnirx
and badly damaged All telephone wires NORTH
are down and for that reason it is Impossible
TO learn details about many other buildings thar
were damaged.
A cyclone swept path 100 feet wide through
the town of Yates. Many farm buildings wera
destroyed and many fruit trees were uprooted
Crops are reported to be heavily DAMAGED
Johnson's Creek overran it's banks in less Than
half an hour and mucn livestock is reported 10
have been drowned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-20
ARMY BARRACKS STRIKE
Union Men Refuse to Work Nth
NOn-UniOn Negro.

Washington, July 19-Twenty-eight brick
layers engaged in construction work at the
Washington Army Barracks. are on strike be-
cause a non-union colored bricklayer was en-
ployed there. Tonight the local bricklayers'
union after stormy session. decided to give its
support to the strikers until. the negro is dis-
charged
Taylor the colored man. appointed by
Captain John s. Sewen. OF the corps OF en-
glneers, in charge OF the work. on certiacanon
from the Civil Service Commission. he refusing
TO entertain the protests of the union against
Taylors employment. The strike raises again
the old question of the government recognition
of trade uniOniSIn-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-20
NEGRO PRISONERS BEAT SHERIFF.
1t Was in Mississippi, and Posses Are Af'e'
Them.
isY TELEGRAPH To THE rRIBuNE.l

10y TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE
South Seminary. Miss. July 19.-News has reaene'
here that Deputy Sheriff William Fields. OF Lama.
County. Miss who left this place early yesteruA.
morning with two negroes who are wanted In Lamar
County for theft. while crossing Bowie oIius's
about nine miles south OF this place. was SttaeA's
by the negroes. who pulled Fields OF his horse AN
beat him severely. In the struggle the eonloataAs
fell from the bridge TO the ground. about tn.'S
feet below The fight lasted five or ten mihu'.N
Sheriff Fields cried for help and white boy 50
a negro who were at work near by went 70 ~.
scene. The negroes. who had almost beaten N'
Sheriff into insenstbility. fled
As soon as the news reached this place OepNy
Sheriff Britten and j. l. Lott left with posse -
men for the scene. and several other posses vs.
organized and went in different directions 20 hu. ,
the negroes down. 1t IS thought that FIELDS wa
not recover
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-20
IRISH TERRIER HAS TWO NOSES.
Ex-Coroner so Bothered by Curious Persons
He Has Given Happy Away.

II ex-Coroner John Sheas dog does not distn-
guish itself on the chase when II reaches years O.,
maturity IL will not be because its organs Of scent
have been neglected. The dog has two well deyel-
Oped noses with four distinct nostrfls In all other
respects he ordinary wire haired Irish terrier
The dog and his seven brothers are now able 70
waddle about the yard OF the ex-COrOnsr In Ire
mont and the crowds OF curious persons who stop
TO get a glimpse Of the freak have weerted Mr..
Shea that he announced his intention OF giving the
animal away. Miss Grace Backes. a neighoor, who
adnires dogs Irrespective OF the number OF their
noses. at once said she would take him, and she
will take possession at once The dog has bean
named Happy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-20
TAMMANY FIGHT IN XXXTH DISTRICT
George A. Burrell Trying to Wrest Leader
ship from Harry c. Hart.

The George A. Burrell Association Endorsed Mr.
Burrell for Tammany leader of the XXXth Assem-
bly, District at a meeting at the headquarters of
the association. No l622 First-ave last night. The
present leader. Harry c. Hart is said TO have too
many outside business enterprises of his own to
leave time for proper attention to his constituents
II was Mr. Hart who obtained the much talked of
right TO advertise the fence about the Public
Lirary building at Fifth-aYe. and Forty second-st
ms partner In this enterprise is said be Thomas
MCNAMARA Republican; and this association
Win Win man OF the opposite party IS one OF the
rauitS urged against the old leader Mr.. Hart also
owns some fathouses and hires his own janitors TO
DO all oqd JOBS such painting and plumbing
II Is said. which constitutes another grieYance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-20
THE RED BADGE OF COURAGE.
Colorado Professor Sews on His Own Toe.
Which He Had Cut Off with an Axe.
10y rELEGRApH TO ruiz rR,nvyt.

TEl0NNE.I
Denver. July Ian unusual demonstration of
physical grit and steadiness of nerve was given at
Chambers Lake last Saturday by e b. House. pro-
fessor of mathematics of Colorado Agricultural
College. He left Fort Collins a week ago with
State Engineer Carpenters experimenting com
pany: On saturday, when he Telling tree
Tor f1rewood. the axe glanced and severed one of
Professor Houses toes. and through the bone
or a second The professor was alone and seventy
miles from surgical assistance. He removed his
shoe. bathed the ragged wounds with whskey and
with needle and thread sewed on the amputated
member and repaired the wound OF the other toe
II is sun at work with the party.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-20
DRIVERS VOTE TO KEEP ON STRIFE
New-York Transfer Company Refuses to
Grant an Increase of 10 Per Cent in Wages

A proposition from the striking drivers OF the
New-York Transfer Company TO return to work
If a demand for 10 cent increase in wages was
granted was submitted yesterday 70 General Man
ager Draper Of the company. The demand was
refused and a meeting OF the strikers was held
later In the rooms Of the William 5. Devery AssO-
citation No s62 Eighth-aye.. to vote on the question
Of returning TO work or remaining on strike Il
was decided remain strike
After the meeting which lasted until long after
midnight over. IL was announced that Bit
Devery would give the strikers the OF his rooms
IL was further stated that being a labor man.
he would assist the strikers all he could
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-20
BRYAN WILL KEEP UP THE FIGHT
He Says He Will Not Cease His Efforts to
Disrupt the Democracy.

Chicago July ls.-Wilham J. Bryan passed through
here to-day for Central Illinois He said that in
this weeks issue Of his paper he would fulfil the
promise he made last week Of outlining plan of
continuing the fight for ecooo-i1-l reform wttbi,
The Democratic party" Mr.. Bryan said:
The election OF Judge Parker instead OF interfar
ing with these reforms will open the way for a
soecessfdl night by Kidding the country OF imperial
ism. by removing the issue and by substitute
ing the spirit Of peaceful progress for the military
Ano warilke spirit engendered by the actions and
utterenees OF President Roosevelt My statement is
INTENDED TO encourage the reform element in the
Democratic party by showing that the fight in
stead OF being over. has in reality just begun.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-20
NETWORK WOMAN ROBBED.
Jewels Valued at $500 Taken from Her
Hostess Home.
by TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIsUNE.I

a guest at the home OF Mrs. NJ. E. Stearns. OF NO.
Is Marlboro-st.. Back Bay. has been robbed o.
Jewels worth $500. The robbery took place some
time between early evening and midnight As'
night, when Mrs Shepard and Mrs. Stearus were
out OF the house. and probably accomplshsd
by some faIse-key worker.
The Back Bay police and inspectors have rsi'l'
examined the servants. but as yet have no ere"
10 the disappearance of the gems. which incIuF
gold watch and CHAIN gold locket, Bracelet ~"
diamond brooches and two diamond stickpins
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-20
BROOKLYN WOMAN DIES FROM FALL.
Coroner at Glens Falls Making Investiga.
tion-Circumstanee Suspicious
IBY TELEGRAPH 10 rna rRIBUNG.I

mi
Glens Falls. y. Y. July 19-Mrs J. Clinton
Brewer. twenty-eight years old. OF No. los South
Portland-ave.. Brooklyn died the Parks Hospi-
tai this evening from the effects of d hfteen-root
fall from the Globe Hotel voranda last night There
were suspicious circumstances In connection with
the accident and tho coroner is making an inves-
tigation
Mrs. Brewer was formerly Miss Clark McKeon
and was well known in social circles. Her husband
besides owning considerable real estate in Brook
lyn. has string Of trotters entered in the Grand
Circuit
Mr. and Mrs J. Clinton Brewer lived with the
formers mother at No. los South Portland-ave
Brooklyn. Mr.. Brewer is we'll known In real estate
circles. and among horsemen. He owns a number
OF GOOD roadsters' and had been frequently seen
down the road with Mrs. Brewer. Mr. Brewers
mother received dispatch yesterday. telling OF the
accident TO her daughter-in-law
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-20
A 100000 LOAN TO PORTUGAL

London. July @-"The Standards Lisbon cor
respondent says that in consideration of the pro-
longaton Tor sixty years of the exclusive right of
manufacturing tobacco, the Portugal government
has arranged with tobacco company for a loan OF
seoIcoooo In per cent bonds, redeenable In sixty
years. The loan he says can be raised to SO Oo 900
II parliament SO wishes. The tobacco company
will pay n yearly rental OF 100000 and will give
lie government q large percentage Of its profits
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-20
VANDERBILT PROPERTY SOLD

-lBY TELEGRAPH TO THs TRIsUNAsl
San Francisco. July 19.-The first transfer %
part OF the property IN this city OF Mrs W.
Vanderbilt jr.. since the property was 1t,
for sale has been made II was OF a plot ~ ..ss
and Washington SITS. and the price pao
SIS ooo The property is in the produce and comna'
sion section OF the city where Senator ar sar.
vested heavily number OF years ago. - "~hich
were recently purchased by the SprecxsT
syndicate and VII be Improved exteos1Vs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-20
ENGINEER KILLED BY EIGHT MINERS.
Citizens with Difficulty Restrained from
Taking Vengeance.
IsY TELEGRAPH TO ras TRIBUNE. J

Ogdensburg, N Y. July 1s.-Partculars have
Just come TO hand OF shocking affair. which took
place at the Craigmont mines IN North Hastings
last Sunday. IL appears that William WEIGH. an
engineer attacked by eight Swedish miners
armed with knives and Ratchet. and so badly
rnaltreated that he has since died. His assaiants
were arrested, and the citizens OF CragmOnt whers
WEIGH very popular. could hardly be restrained
from taking summary vengeance on the accused
men.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-20
THE GOVERNOR HARD AT WORK

Governor Odell who has been in the city since
Monday afternoon directing the Republican cam
paign In this State, was at headquarters in the
Fifth Avenue Hotel yesterday for the greater part
OF the day. He and talked with many of the
leaders but had nothing say for publication
The Governor is making a quiet but effective cam
paign He Will be here until Saturday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-20
G. R. MANCHESTER MADE SECRETARY
Board of Barge Canal Appraisers Give Him
$4,000 Office.

Albany. July 1s-The State Board of Barge Canal
Appraisers has appointed George r. Manchester
or New-York City. secretary. at a salary OF 81 600
year. This board created to appraise the
lands taken by the State for the purposes OF the
barge canal. $4,000" u WIG
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-20
VACATION FOR AMBASSADOR TOWER.

Washington. July ls.-Ambs ssador Tower at Ber-
I'm has sent a cable message TO the State Depart
rnent That he VIII return 10 the United States on
leave 81 absence. He has suffered from eout for
s'~s for the wax.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-20
OUTING OF QUEENS REPUBLICANS

The Uaited Republican Association OF the Bor-
ough or Queens will hold Its seni-centsnnial ceIe-
braton July e. afternoon and evening at Dom
nellys Grove, College Point This is intended a.
an opening Of the Republican campaign by the as
SoclAII0l.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-20
FIRST BROOKLYN ROOSEVELT BANNER.

The Nth Assembly District Republican Club will
raise the first Roosevelt and Fairbanks banner in
Brooklyn In front OF their headGuaTteTs at Myrtle
and Waveriey ayes tomorrow night Governor
Oden ard Abe Grube- are expected 10 attend tie
1900 SO
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-04
TENNESSEE DEMOCRATS
IN SESSION IN NASHVILLE.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Feb. 4-Pur-
saant 70 the call ot Chairman i N,
Thompson. the members OF the demo
state executive committee are
IN session i, the Tulane hotel today
for The purpose Of deciding upon the
date and place for holding the state
convention. Views expressed ~ mem.
bers u The coursni,tse prior 70 going
into executive session indicate that
the convention probably will be held
about the middle Or AprEl. or two
weeks latst than ihe date SET for me
republican state convention.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-04
Delightful
Social Event

Al delightful reception WAS given
this afternoon from 3 10 6 O'Clock by
Mrs. chas. Kohn III honor Of Miss
Hartman, who Is visiting her. About
one hundred and twenty-five invita-
lions were issued and very few failed
10 avail themselves 81 the opportunity
to pay their respects % their gracious
hostess and her guest. The rooms
were beautifully decorated In pink and
white. strcamers Or these two colors
hung gracefully about the room and
THE table was also adorned with the
same iints Carnations we're the flow.
ers used in abundance. The rooms
were darkened from the sun and
light was furnished by a multitude Of
candles. Miss Rosenthai and Miss
Cellars served the punch. Mrs Drncker
poured chocolate and Mrs. D. Stern
did the hnnors with the Ice cream,
Mrs. Miller and Mrs. j. stern assisted
IN receiving the guests,
Mrs. Kohn was beautifully gownei
III pink, Miss Hartman in white.
A buffet supper will be served 10
the receiving party who will remain
through the evening, and play pro-
.Pit.. A musical program
will also be given during the evening
Al which Miss Hartman win sins.