Evening journal., 1905-08-11
THE WORLDS NE WIS
WASHINGTON

Prof. Wills L. Moore, Chief Of the
Weather Bureau. issued denial Of the
allegations OF graft In connection with the
Blue Ridge weather station.
Rear Admiral Charles E. Clark was
/ placed on the retired list.
The new crop board made the monthly
estimate Of crops and predicted big yields
Of corn and winter and spring wheat
PEA,E.
The principal demands made in the
terms Of peace presented 10 Russian en-
voys at Portsmouth by the japanese en-
voys were reimbursement for the expenses
OF the war the cession Of Saghalin Island
to Japan and the reduction of Russia S
naval strength in the Far East The
amount OF the reimbursement was left
open
The terms are considered entirely unac-
ceptable by the Russians. but the way is
left open for further negotiation.
FOREIGN.
Alan white, an American was killed by
fall OF 100 feet from the cliffs at Palus.
France.
Vice Admiral Caillard and officers Of the
visiting French fleet were welcomed to
London and were the guests OF the Lord
-iayor and Corporation at luncheon
The Fiaia-ziegler Arctic expedition,
which sailed on the ship America. was
rescued by the relief party after two
years search, and the men are safe at
ionningsvaas. Norway. The America
was crushed in the ice. but the party
found plenty Of stores
Secretary Of War Taft. in a speech at a
dinner given to his party by Archbishop
Harty Of Manila, described the associa-
tion OF the United States and the Catholic
Church mace necessary by the results of
the war with Spain.
SPORTING.
.Beduuih captured the Huron Handieap.
the feature at Saratoga. Three favorites
finished first.
Tiverton defeated Sweet Marie in the
free-for-all trial at Buffalo The Friend
paced three fast miles at Dover. taiina
a record Of e-os IA
MISCELLANEOUS.
Thousands OF Mine Workers were amonr
the throngs that crowded Wilkesbarre tc
hear President Roosevelt address the
Catholic +. A. b. Union OF America in
convention in that city; in fact, the entire
wyoming Valley took holiday.
Among the other speakers AZ the days
meeting werie President Mitchell. of the
United Mine Workers; Cardinal G bbons.
of Baltimore: Mayor Kirkendall. Of
Wilkesbarre and the Rev. J. J. Curran.
also Of Wilkesbarre. Mayor Weaver. of
Philadelphia, addressed a meeting under
the auspices Of the Union at night. The
President talked with Mr.. Weaver al
Pittston on the question Of reform in
Philadelphia and wished Mr.. Weaver suc-
cess in his efforts.
The trip Of President Roosevelt from
Oyster Bay TO wilkesbarre was praoti-
cally one ovation. After leaving Pittston.
the President took up his Journey 10
lchautauQua, \. v. at which place he VIII
today deliver an address.
Sixty new cases OF yellow fever uyo,o
reported in New Orleans. and doctors
said they expected to tight the disease for
two months more.
ship arriving at Seattle reported the
port OF Kobe. Japan as crowded with
ships with American cotton. which the
Japanese are storing.
statement was issued from John D.
Foctofeller's home ut Forest hin. near
Cleveland. that President Harper's health
was in vNeciient condition. and that IA,
has no intention Of quitting Chicago Uni
versity
Three valuable trotting horses and 4
$4,000 barn belonging TO J. b. Hagglr
were burned in an incendiary fire.