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DIR. SWALLOW MAY
DECLINE HONOR
Health of Wife FOrbidS
Absence From Home.
NAMED BY PR0HIBlTIONlSTS
Platform Denounces Other Parties and
Calls for Numerous Radical
Social Reforms.
NAMED BY PR0HIBITI0NlSTS

HARRISBURG, July THE Rev. DIT.
Silas c. Swallow, of this city. who was
nominated for President by reclamation
yesterday by the Prohibitionist national
convention in indianapolis, may decline
the honor
HIS reason for not accepting the nom.
ination, which came TO him unsought. is
the serious illness Of his wife at their
homo here
DR.. Swallow received from National
Chairman Stewart last evening the TO-.
lowing telegram.
Accept my hearty congra tuIa tons.
You deserve the honor"
To this he responded as follows.
If the honor referred TO in your dis
patch implies duties requiring my alb
sence from home, while ! highly appre
ciate any honor or duty that the grand
est party of the age can give me, yet,
unless Mrs. Swallows health greatly
improves, l would be compelled to de-
cline"
INDIANAPOLIS. July 1.- The Rev
DR.. Silas c. Swallow, Of Harrisburg, Pa.
was nominated for Presindeut by &C
clamatiOn by the Prohibition national
convention yesterday afternoon.
This was done after il had become
generally known among the delegates
that this telegram from Gen. Nelson A.
Miles. At New York city. had been re-
ceived by John G. Woolley.
Miles Withdraws,.
'Appreciating the good will OF your
sell and friends. ! must earnestly re-
quest that my name be not used IN the
convention and that my letter Of June
20 be considered as final
Dr. Swallow was placed i'm norma
ton by " W Hague. of Pennsylvania.
a prolonged demonstration followed the
mention OF Swallows name. HT. Hague
read q letter from Mr.. Swallow, de
ploring the fact that his wife's illness
ton.
Two dozen or more seconding speeches
We're made. one was by Alfred II.
Evans, OF Massachusetts. who an
nounced that he had come TO the con-
NentiOn to second the nomination of
General Miles This was greeted by pro-
lOnged applause and three cheers
Cheers for Soldier.
Notwithstanding the withdrawal Of
General Miles the occasional mention OF
his name inspired generous oUtburst
OF applause. One Of the seconding Swal-
low speeches caused a whirlwind when
aIlusion was made TO the doctors sue
CeSSiul elIOTU 10 uncover the raSCanLeS
OF Pennsylvania Republican legisla-
tors and 10 his exposure OF the scheme
TO burn the old PENNSYLVANIA capitol
that certain gangs might loot the DUild-
ing fund appropriated for new capt
toll
Homer L. Castle. Of Pittsburg. moved
TO make the nomination Of DR.. Swallow
by reclamation. II was carried with
a prolonged demonstration, delegates
standing and waving flags. while the
Illinois delegation marched around the
hall. waving a banner on which was
printed: Chicago doubles il vote and
IS still growing The band played
while the cheering continued. The con-
vention sang Praise God From Whom
All Blessings Flow.
Carroll for Vice President.
For Vice President, George w. Car
roll. Of Texas; L II. Ames. oS Oregon :
Col. benjamin. 7. Parker. OF Milwau-
kee, and A. y. Coates, OF Perry. Iowa,
were placed N nomination The vote
was. Carroll. Cps. Ames. l32; Parker. !.
The Washington times., 1904-07-01

fair are arriving daily to register and
will not return East unless they fail TO
draw
Many persons come also from Illinois.
Iowa. Minnesota Wisconsin. Oklahoma.
and Missouri. Nebraska's quota is small
comparatively.
Every gambling game known. with
the exception OF policy, is running night
and day in BOnesteel. The best card
dealers OF America have assembled
there. and the list for next week in
cludes $50 Of the star talent
Trouble Among Them.
There is trouble among them, however.
Tony Stanton owns the street franchise,
paying 800 daily. Newly arrived gam
blers, unable To get buildings. are unable
also to rent tights from Stanton, and
propose to Gust him.
Rents are TREMENDOUS. FiVe-rOom cot
tages rent for $50 per month. Lots
in Main Street rent for the next sixty
days at $780, A space 12x20 feet is worth
go a month. Meals range from % TO
80 cents, and cots are 80 cents.
Unmarried women are provided for by
church societies. Their tents are in
closed by high wire.
The Washington times., 1904-07-01
MORTON OPPOSITION
NOT FROM NACHINISTS
President 0'Connell Has No Reason to
PREJUDICE New Secretary of
the Navy.

James O'Connell, president OF the IN
ternatioral Association OF Machinists.
says workmen Of his trade do not oppose
the appointment OF Paul Morton as Sec
rotary Cf the Navy.
Recently a statement was published 10
the effect that organized labor generally.
and more particularly machinists. op.
pose the appointment Of Mr.. Morton. In
discussing the matter Mr.. O'Conncil
said:
Neither the International Association
OF Mach,nists nor the local organization
Of machinists has the slightest grievance
against Paul Morton. whom the Presi.
dent has selected to I'LL the office or Sec
rotary OF the Navy. I know Of no rea-
son to believe that Mr.. Morton will not
be absolutely fair in his dealings with
organized labor
Continuing. he said the representatives,
Of the International Association Of Ma
chinists have been endeavoring TO secure
an advance in pay for the employees at
the navy yard. The authorities having
the matter In charge, however, a few
days since. Mr.. O'ConnelI said. reported
unfavorably saying there will not 0e
any change In the wage scale.
ne EFsfeldT OF lIl' navy "dS Litil
asked to reconvene the board Of EN-
piOyment in order that the officers Of
the machinists' associat ton might be
heard on the subject.
No attention was paid to this re-
quest" said Mr.. O'Connell. and We de-
cided 10 take the matter W with the
President himself This We did. With
the executive officers Of the international
association ! called on President Roose-
Welt at the executive Offices Saturday
last
we mad a pleasant and satisfactory
talk ? } Z him. with the result that yes
terday We were advised that the board
II the navy yard will be TecOnvened fOr
the purpose OF hearing such testimony
a 8 we care 10 place before II. and upon
this testimony, together with the CON
ditions as they know them. make such
recommendation 20 the Secretary Of the
NavyS-a s they deem wise
'Of course. this recommendation viii
come Up before Paul Morton, the new
head Of the Navy Department As ] said
II the outset. we do not intend 10 pre-
Judge any action he may take In the
matter
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French Army Officers
Placed Under Arrest
Three Men Accused in Connection With the
DreyfuS SCandaI-OutCOme of d'AutriChe
Case-Charged With FaIsifying Accounts.

of cessation, based upon the alleged
faIt nOuveau, the Judge discovered in one
Of the account books OF the bureau the
item. Paid TO AusterlitZ. 20.000f..' the
work "Austerlitz' being written over an
era Surp.
An inquiry into the identity of the
recipient Of this sum led to repeated
examinations OF Rollin, Francois, and
Marechal. and il was after their con
frontatiOn Yesterday morning. IN inc
presence of representative of the
court-martiaI. that they were arrested.
Deposition of Delanne.
It is stated in one Of the morning
pa pers that General Delanne. who was
chief of the general staff. at the time
the payment was made, declared in the
course of the present inquiry that his
suborGinatcs in the information bureau
obtained his signature TO an order for
the payment of the 20,OGof. by means o:
a subterfuge. 1t Is suggested that The
arrest Of the officers was decided upon
In consequence Of the deposition of Cen
cral Delanne, and Of other facts that
aCteTward came 10 light.
Another government organ is respon-
sible for the statement that the officers
made damaging admissions in the course
of the inquiry.
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The Cold-Water Platform.

The platform adopted declares that
prohibition IS the paramount issue be
fore the American people today, so
called issues OF the Democratic and Re
publican parties being in large part sub
terfuges under the cover OF which they
wrangle for the spoils OF office.
The platform also calls FOR rigid justice
10 all combinations and organizations
of capital and laCor; for the initiative
and referendum: for international arbi-
tration. for the reform OF our divorce
laws the final eXJrpatlon OF polygamy
and the total overthrow OF the present
shameful system OF Illegal sanction OF
the social evC with It's unspcakaDle
traffic in girls by the municipal au-
thorities of almost all cur cities; .Cl
mental and moral qualifications for
suffrage. for such changes in the avs
as will place tariff schedules in tho
hands OF a non-partisan commission; FOL
uniform laws for al our country and
dependencies: in favor Of the extension
and honest administration of the civil
service laws and in favor Of the cleo
ton % United States Senators by vote
OF the people.
The Washington times., 1904-07-01
BEAR CHASED ANGLER
OUT FROM THE WOODS
Receiving Requirements, Fisherman
Returned, Found One of the Cubs
and Killed II.

ELOOMSBURG, Pa, July flames
w Hoar who returned this morning
from a weeks trout fishing At Emmons,
tells OF two exciting Dear hunts ne
haG. IN the first Of which the bear
hunted him and in the second he hunted
the bear.
Mr.. HoaT was making his way along
a trout stream when he was confronted
by a large bear and her two half-grGwn
cubs. The old bear at once made for
him, and, being Unarmed. he started
with all possible speed for the village
with bruin in full pursuit.
ON his arrival hunting party was
organized. and. after a diligent search.
one OF the cubs was found. but il proved
10 be so savage that II had 70 be killed.
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Carroll for Vice President.

For Vice President, George w. Car
roll. OF Texas; L II. Ames. OF Oregon:
Col. Benjamia 7. Parker, OF Milwau-
lee, and a. y. Coates, Of Perry. Iowa,
were placed N nomination. The vote
was: Carroll. 626; Ames, l32; Parker. l.
Mr.. Carroll was declared the nominee.
Before the nominations were made
the election of Mr.. Stewart as national
chairman was announced, and Mr.
Stewart took the platform. He said the
PrOhibitionists would raise $4,000 to
carry on the campaign.
1T means tons OF Literature. thou
sands OF speeches. thousands OF miles
The Washington times., 1904-07-01
Wild Times in the Rush
For Land at Rosebud
Gamblers Attempt to Lynch Policeman Who
Shot Texas "Sport"-AII Kinds of Games
in the Streets of BOneSteeL

NORFOLK. Neb.. July 1.-The first
murder among landseekers rushing to
Bonesteel. 8. D., on the edge OF the
Rosebud Reservation, has occurred.
kid" English. young sport from
Beaumont. Texas, escorted from a
crowd under arrest. was deliberately
shot twice in the back by Policeman
Ault
Before a special train from Norfolk,
paid for by gamblers, arrived. English
died. The gamblers threatened 10 lynch
AuIt. who was taken TO Fairfax for
safe keeping. They raised today N,Bj
TO prosecute him.
Growth of Bonesteel.
From a trading point Bonesteel has
grown to a whirling city. The prairie
for miles is dotted with tents Of set
tiers awaiting the opening gun Tuesday
morning at o'clock Already they
have arranged relays for retaining posi-
lions in the lire. which will form many
hours ahead.
Commissioner Richards arrives to-
morrow with a carload Of expert clerks.
\ regiment OF the regular army will
keep order. Bonesteel's celebaIion of
the Fourth will be the fiercest in the
land A thousand Sioux Indians, paint
GO and yelling. have arrived to partici-
pate.
No special trains on the Northwestern
system will be used on that day other
than those carrying the Rosebud rush.
officials expect 5000. From the East
Massachusetts sends the most land
seekers with New York second. Penn
sylvania third Hundreds Of New Eng
land school teachers. finishing ST. Louis
The Washington times., 1904-07-01

PARIS. July THE arrest Of three Of
fcers on active service. Lieutenant Col
Onel Rollin. Captain Francois, ana
Captain MarechaI. in connection with
the case against VI. d'kutriche has
caused a sensation in Paris. The exact
charge against them has not been made
known officially.
Lieutenant Colonel Rcllia was chief II
the so-caIled information bureau, Of
which NJ. d'Autriche was q subordinate
official. during the Renncs trial Cap
tain Francois and Captain Marechal
were also employed in the bureau et
the same time.
Nature of Charges.
It is assumed by the press that these
officers are accused Of completely in the
proceedings of d'Autriche. who is
charged with having by means Of an
erasure falsifed the accounts Of the in
formation bureau. with the object Of
concealing the payment OF a sum Of
money to the witness Czernuski. who
gave evidence at Rcnnes against Drey-
luS.
In the course Of the inquiry instituted
by the criminal chamber of the court
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ADVERTISED III WRONG PLACE

CHICAGO. July because he pasted
advertising slips on United States half
dollars. p T. PhaleH. Of Harvard, H..
has been arrested and brought 10 Chi
ca go lie is a brother of the mayor
OF Harvard, and admitted he affixed TO
the coins slips stating that II the money
was brought to his store he y ould give
H. value in clothing. He was released
on bonds.
The Washington times., 1904-07-01
CONTRACT TO FURNISH
ASPHALT PAVING BLOCK

The contract for furnishing the Dis
trict with asphalt paving block for the
coming fiscal year will be awarded by
the Commissioners to the Washington
Asphalt Block and Tile Company
The contract for repressed vitrined
paving block will go 20 the Clay Product
Supply Company.
The Washington times., 1904-07-01
ASSOCIATE PROFESS0RSHIP
AT WEST POINT ACADEMY

President Roosevelt has confirmed the
selection BY the general staff Of Prof.
Charles p. Echols to be associate pro-
fessor Of mathematics at West Point.
with the rank OF colonel succeeding
Prof. EdgertOn. who died last week.
The associate prOfessOrship will not
be filled at this time. as the general
stan desires that Congress shall lass an
act making IL possible 10 ceta. an Of
ficer from the line for this position in
stead Of appointing a civilian.
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Arguments Heard.

After long arguments from Mr. Mack
cy supporting the right of Justice
Hagan 10 try the cases on the thirteen
warrants issued against John Marriott
Hill ard his associates and by HITS at
torrcys contesting that right. Judge G.
r. Nicoi, holding county court at Alex
andria county court house yesterday, de-
c!ded that under the act OF March II,
1891 Justice Hagan could not hear the
cases. This act provides that mis-
demeanor must be tried in the magis-
terial district In which IT occurs. The
district over which Hagan has jurisdic-
ton is. not that in which St Asaph is
lOciited
No other phase Of the gambling Ques-
ZION was passed upon, as none other
came up. Mr.. Mackey will immediate
y swear out more warrants. and. unless
q writ Of prohibition is procured the
cases viii be tried promptly. The in
dicaJiunS are, however. that a writ will
be issued.
The Washington times., 1904-07-01
OLIVER REVIEWS
DISTRICT MILITIA
Fine Drill Put Up on the
White Lot.
ANNUAL REVIEW AND PARADE
Assistant Secretary of War Expresses
Admiration-General HarIies Pleased
With Work.

In heat so excessive as 10 prostra; 9
two Guardsmen. the District OF Column
bla National Guard put up a fine drill
in its annual parade and review on the
White Lot yesterday afternoon
The Guard was reviewed by General
Oliver, Assistant Secretary Of War He
expressed in enthusiastic terms his adj
miration for men and maneuvers.
Find the Hang of 1t.
During the first few minutes Of the
drill. the movements were hampered bv
the sodded drill ground They had been
accustomed during the past twelve
months TO drill on armOry floors and
street asphalt. They soon got the swing.
however, and went through the turns
and counter turns like veterans.
All commands Of the brigade reported
or the White Lot at : O'Clock. having
marched from their various armories.
General Harries and his stan took Ut a
position on the north side OF the field.
facing the men assembled in the center.
General Oliver was the last to arrive.
Inspection Made.
After the brigade had been formed by
the adjutant general, L. NJ. Brett, the
inspection was made
General Oliver led the way around the
entire brigade. drawn up across the field
from east to west. the Second Regi-
ment, commanded by Col ". Emmett
Urell, resting on the right The First
REgimaat was commanded by Lieut. Col.
Burton r. Ross. In the Second Regi-
ment vSre tho Fourth Battalion, com
:nanded by Major Stephen Siinns. and
the Sixth Battalion, comm, 1ded by
.,ia jor Harvey.
The First Regiment was composed Of
the First Battalion. commanded by
No jor S. Porter House; the Second Bat
TALON. commanded by Major Reichel-
derfer. and the Third Battalion. COM
rnanded by Major Glsadie p. YoCng.
Battery Not IN Line.
Ca he left Of the line. in the order
name were the First Separate Bat
TALON, negro. commanded by Major
Brooks: the Naval Battalion. command
ID by Lieut. Com. r. B. BruTnmet; the
Hospital Corps. and the Signal Corps.
The First Battery, field artillery. recent
~ organized did not take part in the
Inspection and review.
T ne maneuEers were concluded at
o'clock. when the companies marched
back to their arn1ories. General Hlr-
ries said he was pleased with the show
ing. both in inspection and parade.
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POOLROOh OWNERS
WIN OUT IN COURT
Mackey Must Begin Fight
All Over.
JUDGE NIC0L'S DECISION
Justice Of Peace Ragan Without Au-
thonty to Try Csses-Hill's
Contentious.

justice Of the Peace Hagan will not
try the St. Asaph cases. Poolroom pro-
prietors rejoice
Yesterdays engagement along the Po-
tomac resulted in a victory for the Hill
legions.
Alexandria county, however, has not
abandoned the field. commemorative
Attorney Mickey. defeated for the
fourth time by the garrison of St. Asaph,
yet hopes some day that the actual law
in the case will batter down the walls
OF the beleagured stronghold.
At present, Gen. Mick Hill and his
forces are well supplied. with the sort
OF provisions. in cases like this. tina
count 10 say nothing Of the fine array
OF legal defenders. The indications are
that they will hold out Indefinitely.
The Washington times., 1904-07-01
Hills Contentious.

HIS attorneys contend that the crini-
nal element enters into this particular
case and that. therefore, a justice OF
the peace is not the proper official &c
hear it. This Will mean more delay.
which is just what the ST. Asaph FOLK
want. The actual legality OF the pool.
room Is the last thing they want argued
before d competent court
Until this does come before Judge
Nicol, who will probably try the case
III the END, there VIII be nothing rinal
in any OF the many appearances in court
which are likely to occur from time TO
time.
The Washington times., 1904-07-01

OF travel and many sleeplcss nights. q"
he said. 1t means that | intend TO
make widows In this campaign unless
YOU nominate bachelors. Is there a man
or woman here who will donate 5000
Not a hand went up. Mr.. Stewart then
asked for 81 600 donations. and W. W
Smith, OF Poughkeepsie, y. Y. raised his
hand. In the $500 class Hilary Fairly. OF
Indiana. was the first. Then Cyclone
Davis, Of Texas. said ne would donate
500. Davis was formerly a prominent
Texas Democrat. Three cheers for 'Cy-
clone were given. In all s@0.Ij0 was
Dledgad
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