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Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-26
EFFORT TO RETAIN MINISTRY
Count witte Has Long Conference
with VI. Timiriazer Concern
ing Resignation.

ST. PETERSBURG. Feb. 25.-The efforts
made to retain NJ. Timiriazef. the minister
of commerce, whose resignation was re-
Gently announced in the cabinet. came to
head tonight, when VI. Timiriazeff at
Count Whites invitation dined with the
premier and the two statesmen discussed
for several hours the possibility of the
withdrawal of the resignation. The out
come OF this conference is unknown. as
NJ. TimiriaZeff did not return to his resi-
dence until after midnight and thereafter
was inaccessible. But IL is certain to take
strong assurances OF change in the atti-
tude OF the government 10 induce him TO
withdraw the resignation. which has not
yet been officially accepted, and abandon
the strong vantage point OF defender
of liberty" which he acquired by his oppor-
tune withdrawal.
The recent developments in the interior
and reports from governors that the time
is ripe for discarding In many localities
the more severe measures adopted TO cope
with the revolution, on the other hand.
make IL easier TO arrive at an understand
ing, though In view OF the exchange of
personalities over the causes sor NJ.
Timiriazeff's resignation the appeal to the
retiring minister was probably a bitter pill
for Count witte TO swallow.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-19
WITH WILD BEASTS
Africa Reports Many Thrilling En-
counters With Denizens Of
Its Depths
Special Cable to The Herald,

Special Cable to The Herald,
JOHANNESBURG. Aug. 1S.-Many
fierce encounters with wild animals
have been reported of late from var
ious parts of Africa.
An extraordinary escape from croc-
odile is reported from the Sidogdo
Drift of the Usuta river.
A native, while STOPPING to wash his
head in the river, was seized by par
ticularly fierce crocodile which lay con-
cealed in the water.
What followed the native is unable
to state, but when he came to himself
he was lying on the bank of the river.
His throat was slightly lacerated and
the back of his scalp was torn off.
From Nairobi, British East Africa.
comes the account of a terrible struggle
between hunting party of Englishmen
and fierce lioness.
The hunters were following the
tracks of the lioness on horseback,
when the beast sprang on its pursuers
from the long grass. Mr.. Goldhnch,
one of the party, was first attacked,
and was badly bitten on the thigh.
Mr.. Lucas was able to get in a shot,
but this only helped to infuriate the
lioness.
Turning on Mr.. Lucas, it felled his
pony, and threw him to the ground.
Before he had time to recover himself
the beast pounced on him, intlicting
fearful lacerations on the forehead and
right cheek and imbedding its teeth
in his right arm.
Mr. Goldfinch, seeing the danger MI.
Lucas was in, dismounted from his
pony and shot the animal.
A strange snake story relates to a
visitor to Salisbury.
AS he entered the dining room of his
hotel the other morning friend asked
why he wore such a loud" tie.
He rebuked his friend for his appar-
ent levity, but presently he felt a
choking sensation about his throat and
his tie seemed to be getting gradually
tighter and tighter. Throwing off his
vest, he found instead of his tie a pet
garter Snake which he had caught at
the Cape.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-19
GORILLA TERRIFIEs SWISS
Huge Beast Escapes From Compart.
ment and Forest of BerIey
Is Deserted
Special Gable TO The Herald.

Special Cable TO The Herald
GENEVA, Aug. 1S.-A huge gorilla
which escaped from captivity a few
days ago is spreading terror among the
villagers who live on the borders of
the forest of Berley. in the Canton of
Fribourg.
The gorilla was brought from Africa
several months ago by u wealthy eX-
ploror living near Berley, and was con-
fined in specially constructed house
on his estate. One morning servant
who went to feed the animal found the
gorilla house empty and the door
smashed to bits.
A few hours later q laborer, who
was walking through the forest en-
countered what he thought was a
hairy black man." skipping along some
distance away. The animal turned in
his direction, and he fed, shrieking
with terror, whereupon the gorilla dis
appeared.
1t was seen afterwards by several
people. On one occasion the gorilla
was apparently in a wild rage, and
was lashing the ground with heavy
piece of timber. At night its howls
can be heard by the cottagers.
In consequence the forest of Berley
is deserted, and the authorities have
been appealed TO by the terror stricken
residents for protection. Gendarmes
armed with rifles have been sent into
the forest to kill the gorilla, but so far
1t has eVaded them.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-19
Los Angeles Stock Exchange

Ofileial sales-lO00 Mexican Petro-
leum at $1.05; 2 ($500) Riverside Homo
Il. q T. Co. bonds at So; 1000 Continen-
tai oil at lie
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-19

Britain and the United States. The
treaty just failed to secure the requi-
site majority in the senate, partly for
the same reason that the senate hung
up all Mr.. Hays arbitration treaties,
partly no doubt for Irish reasons. But
it expressed the disposition of the gov
erning classes of the two nations, and 1t
will be recalled that the Alaska boun-
dary was settled by tribunal similar
to that contemplated in the Olney-
Pauncefote treaty. 1t is hopeful, to say
the least. to find Democratic nominee
for the presidentship serving himself
heir to the ideas of Mr.. Olney and Mr..
Cleveland. widely as his politics differ
from theirs"
Wales in Glasgow
The announcement that the prince of
Wales is to visit Glasgow in the spring
of next year has aroused widespread
interest. Nearly nine years, strange as
it may seem, have elapsed since his
royal highness was in the city. The
principal object of the royal visit is to
open two of the buildings forming d
part of the scheme of extension which,
for several years. has engaged the at
tention of the principal and of all in
terested in the university.
The end of the holidays has brought
with it a depressing outlook for the
miners of Cuilhill, Kirkwood, and Rose
hall in consequence of volume OF
water breaking through the subterra-
mean passages and flooding out the pits
in most unexpected quarters. The man
agement of the Lockwood Coal COM
pany is hopeful that the water will not
reach its workings. but it is running
no risks, and dam of concrete has
been erected.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-19
Get Free Hair Cuts
peclal cable 10 The Herald.

Special Gable 10 The IieraId'
LUCKNOW, Aug. 1S.-A strange dis
turbance was caused here recently by
five Kabulis armed with whips and
scissors.
They siezed several Mahometans in
the streets cut their hair short, and
clipped their mustaches. In some
cases they entered the houses of their
victims and dragged them out into the
street, where they subjected them to
this treatment.
Finally they were seized. when they
stated they had been ordered by the
sultan of Turkey to travel round India
and force all Sunnites to wear their
larly.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-19
FINANCIAL

LOS ANGELES, Aug 1S.-Bank clear
ngs we've S1,51O. .69S.0S. an Increase of
S3,412,14 over the corresponding date
asst year. Following is a comparative
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-19
CALIFORNIA
IlVIIIIUIIV '''''' O'IV
(JOHNNIE DISTRICT)
Nye County

Mitchell N. ....,,.D.. 4.5O 900
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-19
Bonds

Bio. ASRt
Associated Oil ........... S794 80
California Pacific Ry. Co.. 994e 80.
Corona Power & Water Co. 80 81
Cucamonga Water Co.. :. 100
Edison Electric 1st R......102
Edison Elec. Co., old issue. los II
Home Telephone ....... 92A ga
Home Telephone 1st ref. S4st Sc
l.. A. Fac. Con. Mtg. .1O9 -.
/. A. Traction Co. iii -.
l.. A. Electric. 100 -.
l.. A. Railway Co. .114H -.
Mission Trans. & r. Co... 96h -.
Mt. Lowe Railway CO. .. S5 90
Pacific Light * Power Co.. =. 101
Pacific Electric Ry. Co....l07 -.
Pasadena Fl. L. & II. Co... S71h 80
Pomona Con. Water Co... 95 -.
Riverside H. T. & T. Co.. 50 50
San Diego II. T. & II. Co. 83 S5
Santa Monica II. r. & r. Co Sc
Santa Barbara Elec. Ry... E. 81
Seaside Water Co.......
Temescal Water Co... So 100
United Elec. G. 6S T. Co. .1OOh -.
U. S. Long Distance .... 81
Union Transportation Co.. E. 81
Visalia Water Co. :. -.
WHittler ''..''.'.'.. 81
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-19
Broadway Bank & t. Co. .155 -.

Broadway Bank & T. Co. 1855
Bank of Los Angeles. ......122
isss Sitizens National aii'........Ssi $50
Commercial Savings ......125 $50
Dollar Savings Bank. lao -:
Farmers G. Merchants Nat $50 399
Federal Bank - 12 l6
First National Stamped. AL
German American ........330 34O
Home Savings Blk. of L. A. 14O
L. A. Trust CO.. ...,.... -.
Merchants National ......441 -:
Merchants Truse 100 1O2
80 per cent paid up.
Natl Bank of California. PSI 300
Natl Bank of Commerce. .120
Security Savings Bank. E.
Southern Cal SAVINGS. :.
State Bank & Trust Co... 81
u. s. National Bank. ..... .150
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-19
ODD CUSTOM KEEPS
H|SMEMORY GREEN
JOHN KNILL OF ST. IVES AND
HIS ANNUITY FUND
Every Year Maids and Widows Dance
About His Tomb and Receive
Small Portions From the
Funds Income
BY Alexander GiImour

Special Cable to The Herald.
GLASGOW. Aug. 1S.-The Glasgow
Herald, after calling attention to the
fact that even the last trump will
have difficulty with a scientifically built
sepulcher that has cost over $2O,O00 de-
clares that no matter what the millions
of the late Russell Sage may do 1t IS
pretty certain they will not keep his
memory so green as that of the de-
ceased John Knill of st. Ives, CornWall.
The Glasgow Herald then goes on to
explain:
"By the purchase of an annuity
yielding $50, Mr.. Knill, who died at the
beginning of the last century, has sue
ceeded in associating his name with
pretty custom which. for all one can
tell may last a. long as st. Ives itself.
Every year ten little maidens and two
widows assemble at his mauSoleum, IN
the presence of thousands of people, as
they did the very day that Russell Sage
was buried. Johns stone coffin is eX-
posed to view, and all the ladies VINO
want handsome husbands drink of the
water gathered in the capstone. Then,
after the singing of the Hundredtn
Psalm, the maidens. having danced
round the tomb, are presented with
$3.50 each. the widows with $40 each,
and the ceremony concludes. If the
late Mr.. Sage had only known of the
late Mr.. Knilps recipe for a secure
resting place he might have saved by
far the larger part of his funeral e&-
penses and gone down to posterity as
benevolent old gentleman who, in
spite of his millions, possessed that
touch of humor which makes the whole
world kim
The Glasgow Herald which appears to
take an especial interest in things
American at present, perhaps because
thousands of Americans are now trav-
cling in Scotland, after expressly stat
ing that it has no business to interfere
in the domestic politics of America,
says that Mr.. Bryan's action in con-
nection with the International arbitra-
tion or mediation in all causes of quar-
rel whatsoever as proposed before the
nterparliamentary union says that II
will go a long ways toward preventing
the revival I'm the next presidential
election of that prejudice against him
which his Gross Of God" and other
speeches excited in 1896 and 1900
Bryan's Revival
The Herald then adds that it ap-
pears to have escaped notice every
where that in fathering the idea OF in
ternational arbitration or mediation in
this way MI. Bryan has revived pro-
posal which but for the Intervention OF
the United States senate would be
binding at the present moment on
Great Britain and the United States.
Concludes the Herald:
During Mr.. Cleveland's administra-
ton and Lord Salisbury's second prem
iership. Secretary Olney and the late
Lord Pauncefote had an arbitration
treaty arranged, which provided for
mediation i'm the case of practically all
kinds Of differences between Great
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03
FIRST PATRIOT OF WAR.
Monument to Memory of William Con-
way Unveiled at Camden, Me.

A memorial to William Conway, the
first patriot of the war of the rebel
iion," has just been unveiled at Cam
den, Me-, the native town of the war
hero He was a sailor in the United
States navy, and while on duty at the
Pensacola navy yard, January IL, 1861,
was ordered by one of the officers of
the yard to haul down the American
flag, this officer and others proving
unfaithful. Conway refused to obey
the order.
The facts became known, and Con-
way received the thanks of the navy
department through Secretary Welles,
and a gold medal was presented him
by about $50 New England men living
in California
In honor of this sailor the memorial
just unveiled at Camden was erected.
The memorial consists. of huge
bowlder, to which has been affixed a
bronze tablet, bearing the following
Inscription:
William Conway's loyalty to his
country and his flag was made the
subject of official reports in connec-
ton with the court-martia1 of Capt.
James Armstrong, who was in charge
of the United States navy yard at
w near 60uSdCOld, Fla, DIT
the time of it's disgraceful surrender
to the confederate forces.
Capt Armstrong, who was veteran
in the naval service, became COM
mandant at the Warrington navy yard
against his own protest that he was
too old and too feeble for duty in that
climate. The executive officer was
Ferrand and he hailed from New Jer-
-sey. Next in rank was Lieut.. Rem
shaw, of Pennsylvania.
They married sisters, southern wom-
en-, whose every sympathy was with
the cause of the southland in the great
struggle then being precipitated. Far
rand and Renshaw, while nominal1y
the support of the aged commandment,
were in reality conspiring to have the
navy yard surrendered to the Florida
rebels. The confederate states had
not yet been formed.
January 8, 1861, the headquarters of
the army at Washington sent an or
der to Lieut.. Slemmer, of the army,
who was commander of the three
forts, to take measures to secure the
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03
His First Experience Under Fire.

In the Army and Navy club Wash
ington, Gen. Chaffee told this story
of Gen. Carr, says the New York
Tribune. At the outbreak of the
civil war Carr left Troy as a colonel.
His first engagement was at Big Beth
ell, and he was pretty green officer.
1t happened that confederates were in
ambush in the immediate neighbor-
hood, and from a safe hiding place
they opened fire on the northerners-
Carr, SO the story runs, instantly put
spurs to his horse and dashed up to
a group of officers. Excitement and
bewilderment were apparent upon his
young face as he approached the par
ty They are firing upon my regi-
menti- he shouted. MY God, Now
what is to be done?"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03
The Conway Memorial and Tablet.

forts in Pensacola harbor from seizure
by surprise or assault, consulting first
the commandant of the navy yard,
who would probably have instructions
to cooperate with him.
This order reached Lieut.. Slemmer
January 9, but he knew very well that
ne would be unable to hold the three
forts with but 46 men. He decided to
abandon Forts McRea and Barrancas,
which were on the main land, and oc-
cupy Fort Pickens, which was on San
ia Rosa island at the mouth of Pensa-
cola harbor-
Calling on the commandant of the
navy yard, Lieut.. Slemmer found that
that officer was in receipt of orders
from the navy department to cooper
ate with him in his measures of de-
tense, and received from Capt Arm
strong the assurance of assistance in
every way, including the services of
the Supply and Wyandotte.
The commodore said that he did not
think that he could hold the navy yard
If attacked, but promised to have
Slemmer and his command, together
with supplies of ammunition, taken
over to Fort Pickins at 1870 ON that
day, January 9.
No sooner had Lieut. Slemmer left
the office than Farrand slipped in and
so worked upon the mind of the weak
and excited old man that he failed to
keep faith with Slemmer. Farrand
made Armstrong believe that it would
be an outrage to cooperate with this
young army lieutenant and so provoke
bloody conflict with the Florida state
troops.
In this strait of failure, Lieut. Stem
ner again visited the commodore and
demonstrated with him for his failure
TO keep his promise Finally, in the
presence of Farrand. Bergman and
Renshaw, the commandant gave or
ders for the Wyandotte to be at the
wharf at Barrancas at four D. m on
that day in readiness to transport the
garrison to Fort Pickens
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03
YOUNGEST Civil war Veteran.

The officials of the pension office
think they have discovered in Lys-
ton d. Howe, of Streator, ILL.,. the
youngest volunteer of the civil war
He enlisted in 1861, when only ten
years and nine months old, and served
for four months, when he was dis
charged on account of his youth. He
enlisted again in 1862, when IL years
and 5 months old, and served until
the end of the war. The record was
brought out in connection with an APP
plication for increased pension. which
was granted
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03
Grand Jury at Pittsburg.

As the result OF a petition signed
by t1s taxpayers, residents of
Pittsbucg, Judge Arthur Fuller has
ordered the drawing of a grand jury
The purpose is declared to be an In
vestigation of municipal matters in
Pittsburg-
Sumner County Settlers Organize.
The early settlers of Sumner coun-
ty met in Armory hall at Wellington
enjoyed a basket dinner and organ
lied q permanent old settlers associ
alton which viii hold an annual re
~~srn N4-eafter-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03
Kansas Furnishes Half.

The annual report of the Missouri
Pacific main lines filed with the state
board of railroad commissioners
shows that Kansas Contributes more
than half of the total tonnage The
total tonnage for last year was 1OO71--
o93 and Kansas contributed 5.740,523
of it.
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A $50 600 DAMAGE Suit Settled.

The 100000 damage suits against
the NJ, K. G. T. railway company have
been dismissed, a settlement having
been made out of court. The plain
tiffs were May and Josephine Cap
nell. They were passengers on the
Katy train which was wrecked at
Stark some time ago.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03
A child Fatally Burned.

Word has been received of the fatal
burning of the 2-year-old child of John
Kelley, farmer living near Easton,
fourteen miles west of Leavenworth-
The home of the Keileys caught fire
while the family was asleep and came
near burning all of them to death.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03
RELATES A QUEER EXPERIENCE.

A few days after Chester l. Long, of Kan
sas had been elected to the senate he returned
to his seat in the house of representatives to
serve out his term there.
Long was talking to some members in one
of the cloakroonls, and after awhile the converse
ton switched to palmistry-
There were various opinions expressed.
Some of the takers thought there might be
something in it, but most of them pronounced it
a fake and fraud
.Of course said Long, 4 DO not believe in
it, 1t is absurd to think it more than amuse-
ment but had a queer experience, nevertheless.
i wouldn't have this known for the world It
get out, and tell 1T to in the strict
est confidence, but before / elected, 1 was
at a fair in Kansas City and, just for fun 1 had
my palm read by u palmst there Strangely emo
was soon be elected to the senate. Now don't
don't want it to get out / am quite ashamed WI
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03
TO SEEK QUIET OF cLoIsTER.

History win be repeating itself if the reports
which reach here about Countess Marguerite
Cassini have foundation in fact. 1t is alleged
that the beautiful chatelaine of the Russian
bassy is to retire from the world and assume
the black garb of the Sisters of Mercy in Paris
at whose convent she received in the Cath
Ollie church some time ago.
Countess Marguerite, who for three
years the most intimate friend of Mrs Nicholas
Longworth and of the most fascinating
women who ever figured in Washington society.
is remarkably handsome and talented She is
barely 25, but she has drained to the dregs the
cup of international popularity.
She became chatelaine of the Russian
bassy in Washington when she less than IT
While IN Washington she sat for less than
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03
look a Shot at the Cook.

Because the cook had threatened to
quit her job. the boss of boarding
tent at the Sheridan Coal company
No coal works, west of Mulberry
and two miles northwest of Curran-
Vile. used a gun, took shot at the
cook and shot her through one hand
and in the neck, the latter wound be-
ing considered dangerous.
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ENDORSES PHONETIC SPELLING.

Charles A. Stings, public printer for the
United States government, who the first to
be notified of President Roosevet's adoption of
the phonetic simplified style of photography
urged by Andrew Carnegie and number of lead
ing educators and literary men, has enthusiastic
ally Endorsed the presidents decision In a let
ter to the president Mr.. StingS said that only
recently he had appointed commission to revise
the public printing Offices manual of style
Mr.. Stillings expressed himself as having no
doubt that all departments of the government
would take their cue from the president and ad-
vocate the phonetic changes To provide the
printing Office with a uniform code of spelling
would, he declared, reduce considerably the
necessary force of proofreaderS and so lessen to
an annreciabIe extent the cost of the Offices
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03
NO DIVORCE SCANDALS TO BE PUBLISHED

The report about the bevy OF young women
sent out by the United States bureau to
collect statistics of divorce, sent shudder
through the circles of Pittsburg Newport, New
York and South Dakota. 1t at
missed that this meant taking off the lids of
scandal in every divorce Protests were
heard by the census officials. The acting director
of the bureau, Mr. Rossiter, felt called upon to
say:
'It has been reported that the census agents
will have interviews with divorced persons and
ask them all sorts of personal questions. Moth
ing of this kind will be done. We simply
sending corps of clerks from Offices in this
city, continually do in collecting various
kinds of statistics, and they being installed
in the courthouses of 20 of the larger cities,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03

WILLIAM CONWAY,
Quartermaster L. S. Navy,
A Native of Camden,
On Duty at Pensacola Navy Yard,
January II, 1861.
Was Ordered to Haul Down the
American Flag,
In Token of Surrender,
He Indignantly Refused.
Honoring His Sturdy Loyalty.
The Town of Camden
Erects This Boulder
To His Memory,
And the Maine Conlnlandery of the
Military Order of the Loyal Legion
of the United States
Add This Tablet,
1906
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Railroads Employ 10000 Persons.

The railroads of Kansas employ
10000 people and pay out annually to
employees s22 1000, 900 in wages accord
ing to the reports of the various COM
panies filed with the state board OF
railroad commissioners. This will be
an appreciate gain since the last re-
port as the total number of railroad
employees in Kansas has never before
reached above $4,000.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03
A Candidate Barred.

The state contest board has decided
that the name of George w. Knighton
of Ness City should not appear on
the democratic ticket as candidate for
Judge of the twenty-third judicial dis
trict because of Irregularities in the
call for the convention