Rensselaer Journal, Volume 11, Number 34, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 January 1902 — Page 6

THE JOURNAL. 4. —■. - LESLIE CLARK, Ed. and Pub. BBNSSELAEB, * INDIANA.

MINOR EVENTS BY TELEGRAPH

Domestic and Foreign Items of General Interest Told in Paragraphs. COMPLETE NEWS SUMMARY. Record of Happening* of Much or Little Importance from Ail Part* of the Clvllixed World —Incidents, Enterprises, Accidents, Verdicts, Crimes and Wars. Robert Fitzsimmons entered suit for $50,000 damages for injuries received in falling down the steps of the Orpheum Theater, Brooklyn. The Irish party gets its usual rebuff in the effort to amend reply to King's address to Parliament. Army and navy officers are busy arranging for the joint maneuvers to be held in the vicinity ot' New York next August. The St. franchise of the American league has been acquired by a syndicate of St. Louis and Cincinnati men. John Alonzo Pearsons of Evanston, brother of Dr. D. K. Pearsons, died of Pneumonia, aged 83. Charles M. Schwab, president of the steel trust," says that all foreign trade will eventually turn toward the United States. Elmer O Brien, a merchant, was fatally stabbed by William Tomlin in a gambling-room at Gas City, Ind. Tomlin is under arrest. James Cain accidentally shot himself at Montpelier, O. He was handling a revolver when the hammer struck a loaded shell that lie thought wa empty. Rev. Frank L. Goodspeed, for seven “ears pastor of the First Congregational church at Springfield. Mass., resigned to accept a call to the Calvary Presbyterian church of Cleveland, O.' George Rea, a noted guide and pathfinder, is dying in a lone cabin on Snake river, Wyoming. Rea was one of the first men to explore Yellowstone Park and is often referred to as the Daniel Boone of Wyoming. At Huntington, W. Va., George Pakes, a turfman fatally assaulted his ■wife with an ax, carving her head and face to an unrecognizable mass. He escaped on a freight train. There is a strong feeling against the murderer and there is talk of mob violence.

When Jacob Bronstein, 14 years old, ■was committed to the John Worthy school by Judge Tuthill at Chicago he made a vicious assault with his fist upon Mrs. Bertha Armbruster, principal of the Foster school, who testified against him. The Santa Eulalia Development Company of Chicago, capital $700,000, to acquire mines and mining rights, filed articles of incorporation in Delaware. United States Senator William E. Mason has proclaimed as a falsehood the statement that he is opposed to rural free delivery. A furious gale has swept the Japanese coasts and the fishing fleet has met with disaster. Two hundred fishermen are missing. Fire at Winona, Miss., destroyed six brick buildings, causing a loss of $50,000. The whole business part of the town was threatened, but was saved after a hard fight. It is reported that the Japanese crown prince is planning an extended pleasure trip through the United States and Europe in the near future. Arrangements for the approaching pontifical jubilee, which begins in March and will continue for a year, indicate that at least 150,000 non-ltalian -pilgrims will visit the Pope. Rich gold finds in the west end of the Norwegian district, about twentyfive miles from Pony, Mont., have started a stampede to the scene of the discovery. John D. Rockefeller has given SIOO,000 to the endowment fund of Syracuse (N. Y.) University. Alfred Taylor Was hanged at Friar’s Point, Mass., for the murder of Deputy Sheriff James Lucas last spring. The case of Robert Hadfield, charged with killing James Jordan on a train conveying Samuel Alschuler to a Democratic rally at Herron, has been continued at Carbondale, 111., till the next term of court. Representative Brownlow of the First Tennessee district has been renominated for Congress by the Republican executive committee, subject to the approval of the Republicans of the several counties. Abraham Slimmer of Waverly, la., has offered $25,000 to build a Jewish hospital in Milwaukee. Philip Veidelburg, aged 58. of Madison County, Ind., has been married twelve times. He says he hopes to live long enough to marry his thirteenth wife. Joe Choynski may meec the winner of the Root-Gardner fight. E. A. Goodchild, a millman and merchant of Tnompson Falls. Mont., is Jost in the mountains. A searching party of 300 faUed to find any trate of him.

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company may tunnel the East River to reach Long Island. John Reilly, a Chicago grocer, was compelled tc remain quiet while rob; bers emptied his cash register and pockets. H. H. Fuller, former supervisor of ’.he South Town, Chicago, is accused of buying family supplies at the town's expense/ Gen. Viljoen of the Boer army was captured by the British .tear burg. Improvements of the Canadian Pacific road costing $20,000,000 have been approved by the Dominion government. A cold wave strupk Chicago which the weather man predicted will last several days. Temperature reached zero. A Colombian launch, carrying dispatches to General Castro, was forced to return to Panama by a rebel gunboat. Governor Taft of the Philippines expresses confidence in the ultimate pacification of the Filipinos. Republican leaders of Congress are planning to give Cuba tariff concessions. St. Paul monastery near Athens was burned. The prior and nine monks were killed and twenty hurt. Postoffice clerks in first and second class offices met at Joliet and formed a state association. Force of 125 physicians raids East Boston and vaccinates entire population, innoculating 15.000 persons. Nelson B. Williams and other Chicagoans sold much of their holdings in the Isabella gold mine at Cripple Creek. The future of the Philippines continues to cause concern among party leaders. There will be an alignment of the parties on the question of independence. The death of Xavier Kraus removed one of the most powerful opponents of the policy of Pope Leo. Felix Wilkowski of Chicago escaped unhurt the discharge of a revolver fired by Teofis Betta, a real estate dealer. The two men quarreled and Betta fired, the bullet striking Wilkowski below the heart. Wilkowski pressed his hand to his heart and was amazed when the bullet dropped from his overcoat into his hand. Judge Jenkins of the United States Court of Appeals at Milwaukee has decided that life insurance policies issued under the semi-tontine plan become a portion of the estate of a bankrupt.

The story that the French cruiser Charlemagne had been ordered to .Tangier to make a demonstration against Morocco on account of the murder of two French officers is officially denied. Nathan Woodring, a pioneer wealthy citizen of Beatrice, Neb., shot and killed himself while his doctors were arranging to perform a surgical operation for a chronic ailment. Judge Arthur H. Noyes of Alaska is ill at San Francisco from hemorrhage of the lungs, caused by tuberculosis. The transport Thomas, Capt. Buford, to sail for Manila, Feb. 1, will carry 1,509 unassigned recruits, now at the Presidio.

Gov. Mcßride, Washington, has issued a proclamation opposing the railroad merger under the name of the Northern Securities company. The bill aimed at anarchists is practically completed by the House judiciary committee.

Senator Hanna says the creation of the proposed department of commerce will help both capital and labor. The House committee has recommended a bill putting stringent restrictions upon oleomargarine. The House voted to increase the pay of rural free delivery carriers from SSOO to S6OO per annum. McClean and Stires of Chicago won the two-man bowling championship at Buffalo. Plunger H. Lewis of New York took $20,000 out of the Oakland betting ring, winning heavily on Nilgar’s and Muresca’s victories. Harry Forbes knocked out Danny Dougherty in the fourth round at St. Louis. King Victor Emmanuel has conferred tne Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus upon Marconi. Chancellor von Buelow says Germany earnestly desires to maintain good relations with the United States. The Superior Court at Scranton, Pa., has decided that Alexander Bergman, who attempted to assassinate H. C. Frick In 1892, must serve his full term of twenty-one years, less good behavior allowance. Lewis Johnson, assassin of City Marshal Richardson of Gulf Port, and Victor Johnson, who brutally murdered a little girl at Pass Christian, were hanged from the same scaffold at Mississippi City. Miss. «

Frank McCormick, 5 years old, was awarded SIO,OOO damages against the city of Chicago. A hole in the street caused the boy to stumble and fall in front of a street ear. Archduchess Elizabeth of Austria renounced her rights to the throne to marry the man of her choice. Peter Ropp, a farmer, near Pekin, 111., is giving his fortune to Dowie. Besides holding meetings and seeking converts he has contributed thus far to Zion $22,500. The Illinois Society of Engineers and Surveyors meet in Aurora next year. Richard Croker was given a farewell dinner at the New York Democratic club before his departure for England. Many Tammany leaders were present. George F. Jasper, cashier of the Quincy National bank, is suffering from a stroke pf apoplexy. /

MAKING LAWS AT WASHINGTON

The Record in Brief of Legislative Work in Senate and House. NEWS FROM THE CAPITAL. Senator* Hanna and Hale Clash on Commercial Expansion, the Latter Declaring the United State* Ha* All the Foreign Trade Worth Having. Thursday, January S 3. There was a clash in the Senate between Senators Hanna and Halt. It was over the question of whether the United States should expand Its commerce, and arose during the discussion of the proposition to establish a Department oj Commerce. The debate began by a discussion of the amendment ot Mr. Pettus that the Department of Labor be not transferred to the proposed Department of Commerce. Messrs. Pettus, Nelson and Bacon all spoke in favor of the amendment. Mr. Hanna said the establishment of the new department was in the interest of both capital and labor. He believed the labor interests of the country would not object to the transfer of the labor department. The time had come, he said, when we must expand our commerce or restrict our production. ;| He was Interrupted by Mr. Hale (Me.), who said that the United States already had captured all the foreign trade worth having. "We have invaded England, Germany, Austria, Italy and Russia. We do not need further action nor do we need additional markets.” Mr. Hale then offered an amendment transferring to the new department the Interstate Commerce Commission, and further consideration was deferred. The consideration ot the urgent deficiency bill, which has been under debate in the House was completed, but owing to the lateness of the hour passage of the bill was postponed. The pay of rural free delivery carriers was increased from SSOO to SOOO per annum. Mr. Cummings (N. Y.) explained his action on the Philippine army post. He said: "There is no politics In a question where the lives of American soldiers are at stake.” Representative Clark of Missouri introduced a joint resolution expressing sympathy for the two South African republics and regret over the suffering caused by the war. Friday, January Z 4. The House passed the urgent deficiency appropriation bill and devoted the remainder of the session to private pension legislation. It theu adjourned until Monday. The Republicans forced a record vote on the amendment to the urgent deficiency bill to appropriate $500,000 for the "protection and shelter” 'of American ■soldiers in the Philippines, and sixteen Democrats voted for it. The Philippine committee of the Senate decided to make a full investigation of the Philippine situation. Gov. Taft will be the first witness to appear

PROF. EDMUND JANES JAMES.

(Elected as president of Northwestern university.)

Prof. Edmund Janes James has been chosen as president of the Northwestern University at Evanston, 111. The new president will assume his duties Feb. 1 at an annual salary of $7,500, which is an increase of $2,500 over U>at of his predecessor, Dr. Henry Wade Rogers, who resigned two years ago. Prof. James comes from a long line of Methodist ancestry, his father and grandfather having both been Methodist clergymen. He is a native of Illinois, having been born at Jacksonville in 1855.

Steamship Combine to Meet.

Prominent officials of the English companies interested in the White Star - Leyland - American steamship combine arrived on the Celtic. The visit is believed to be connected with the organization of the new company.

Mayor Low Will Enforce the Law.

Mayor Low of New York in reply to Charge that he is not observing the excise law defined his policy concerning liquor regulations. He states that the statutes will be enforced.

before the committee. The committee will examine such other witnesses as profess to have any knowledge regarding conditions in the Philippines, so that it may be fully informed before it concludes its consideration of the Lodge bill providing for civil government in the Philippines. The Democrats express the purpose not to allow the Philippine tariff bill to come to a vote until all possible information is brought before the Senate. They expect to make their fight on this rather than on the civil-government bill, and they will utilize the information developed by the committee in their opposition to the tariff bill. The Democrats of the House in caucus, by a vote of 90 to 17, accepted the report of the steering committee of twelve and declined to formulate a policy. It was the sense of the caucus that the minority was powerless and could not amend or revise the platform of the party as framed at the last national convention.

Steel Trust Swallows Big Plant.

Elbert H. Gary, chairman of the Board of Directors of the United States Steel Corporation, was elected chairman of the Board of Directors of the Allis-Chalmers company, the largest machinery company in the world. Its capital is $25,000,000.

Kruger May Come to America.

Mr. Kruger, in response to renewed invitations from Chicago, Philadelphia and New York, may make an American tour, starting from Holland in April.

Frenchmen Are Worried.

French diplomatic circles are worried by British revelations regarding the proposed interferences with the United States during the Spanish war.

Want Rosebery to Lead,

Parliamentary debate on the Boer war is relied upon by the liberal imperialists to bring Lord Rosebery back to the leadership of the party.

Defend Bible Miracles.

Methodist pastors of several Chicago churches used Professor Pearson’s statements as a text and defended Bible miracles.

Chinese Unearth Treasure.

Hidden treasure of $98,000,000 in gold and silver has been dug up in the Forbidden City since the return of the Chinese court.

Germany Riled by Britain.

Germany is irritated by attempts ot the British to throw suspicion on the kaiser's policy toward America in the Spanish war.

Prince Has Message for President.

Prince Henry of Russia will be the bearer of a written diplomatic message from Emperor William to President Roosevelt.

Banquet for Prince Henry.

Prince Henry is to be given a banquet in New York by 100 of the leading business men and financiers of the United States. The Erie Telegraph and Telephone company has been absorbed by the Bell company.

Chicagoan Is Bowling Champion.

Fred Strong of the Tosetti team of Chicago won the individual bowling championship of the United States at the Buffalo tournament. Out of a field of 218 he finished first, with a total of 641 k

Packing Plant for Denver.

Work on the construction of a monster packing plant at Denver will be begun within the next forty days. The company is to have a capital stock of $1,000,000.

FIFTY MINERS KILLED IN IOWA

Coal Shaft at Lost Creek Wrecked by Gas and Dust Explosion. RESCUE WAS IMPOSSIBLE. Comrade* or the Victim* Straggle Desperately to Save the Few Snrrltor*— Most of the Dead Men Leave Large Families —List of Those Identified. Fifty men were killed in a terrible explosion in the Lost Creek coal m'.nes, ten miles southeast of Oskaloosa, lowa, Jan. 24. Seven, who are probably fatally burned, still survive. The usual noonday blasts were set off.One of the shots proved a fizzle and the burning powder set fire to the gas. A terrific "dust explosion” followed" Smoke, flame, and debris spouted 200 feet out of the mouth of the shaft. Part' of the upper works was torn away, the cages were wrecked, and the fans crippled. The dozens of miners were left below beyond reach of aid, and it was three hours before the fans had driven the dust and gas back until the rescue parties dared to descend into the east entry, where the explosion occurred. Twenty-one dead bodies ’have been taken from the improvised morgue in shaft No. 2 of the Lost Creek Coal Mining Company. When brought to the surface the remains presented a horrible sight. Some of the bodies were mangled beyond recognition and could only be identified by trinkets or other articles found in pockets. The eleven injured are improving, and no additional deaths are expected. Following is a list of the dead: Michael Fox, Sr., aged 48; Michael Fox, Jr., aged 21; John Elder, aged 23; C. B. Crews, aged 31; Russell Fish, aged 27; Joseph Berto, aged 30; S. C. Creighton, aged 28 (colored); James Stovall, aged 35 (colored); Andrew Pash, aged 33; Sam Humphrey, aged 34; James Humphrey. aged 34; J. J. Humphrey, aged 39; Daniel Fish, aged 24; Dave Waitress, aged 28; Frank Gasperi, aged Ss'; Alexander Gray, aged 24; Jack Mannealy, aged 20; John Martin, aged 29; George Benochak, aged 29; Jof Gasperi, aged 24; John Kaval, aged 32. Those most severely injured are: Edward Swanson, Jonas Mabie, leg broken and head hurt; John Jerkin, Frank Secrees, Eddyville, arm broken and burned; Oliver Mabie, Lost Creek, arm broken and burned; Charles Leaman, Lost Creek, leg broken and burned; Ed. Swanson, Eddyville, bruised and burned; Jonas Mabie, Lost Creek, burned; William Harvey’ George Gogo, Harry Derock. The power of the explosion was terrific. The tracks were torn up and the guides for the cages were blown away, so that they could not be operated for three hours. The fans were damaged also and could not be used to ventilate the mine immediately. All the entry doors were blown out and no system of ventilatioji could be arranged until the doors were replacecd by volunteers, and it was almost certain death to go into the mine. As soon as the cages could be operated volunteers stepped forward. The first man to enter the mine was Jefferson Timbrell, the general superintendent. He was followed by many others, who took turns in going to the rescue. The explosion had torn up the tracks, jammed the cars into the cages, thus destroying the only avenue of escape for the miners. Nearly all the entry doors were blown out and the miners not killed at first were deprived of air. One hundred and twenty-five men were employed in the mine at the time of the explosion. Forty of these were in the west entry and escaped uninjured. Sixty were in the east entry, where the explosion occurred, and of these all were killed or injured. Some of the dead were boys under 16 years of age. but the majority were married men, and almost all leave large families.

Asked to Remove Sugar Duty.

Beet manufacturers aimed a blow at the sugar trust by asking Congress to remove the differential duty on refined sugar.

Heavy Fire Loss In Hungary.

The Concordia flour mill at Budapest, Hungary, has been gutted by Are. The loss is estimated at 3,000,000 crowns.

State Treasurer Is Ill.

State Treasurer M. O. Williamson is ill at his home in Galesburg, 111., with a threatened attack of pneumonia.

Driven Into the Street,

Fire in the Lessing apartment building, Chicago, drove the scantily clad occupants of seventy-five flats into the street.

Chicago Welcomes Admiral Schley.

Chicago welcomed Rear Admiral Schley with all the fervor that is capable of expression in wofds and actions. Plans for the entertainment of the Admiral and Mrs. Schley were of the most elaborate description.

Decision In “Blacklist" Case.

The Ohio Supreme court has decided in the “black-list” case that the right of the employer to employ or discharge men cannot be questioned, nor can his motives be considered.

MINERS EXONERATE OFFICIALS

Mia* Meredith’* Charge* Declared to Be Without Foundation. President Mitchell and the national officers of the United Mine Workers of America were completely exonerated of the charges made by Miss Mollie Meredith. The report of the investigating committee indorsing; all their acts in connection with the Pearce matter was adopted by the convention by a rising vote. The report declares that the committee found no foundation for the charges. President Mitchell and Secretary Wilson thanked the convention for its action and were cheered by the delegates. The convention sat down on a resolution to organize a political party to fight for government ownership.

LATEST MARKETS.

Receipts at points named for week ended Jan. 25: „ , Cattle. Hogs, Sheep. Chicago .. 57,100 204,900 83,700Kansas City 30,400 79,100 13,500 Omaha 16,400 61,000 15,700 St. Louis 17,200 44,700 5,500 Cattle.—The market was uneven. Most of the beef cattle sold during the week at [email protected], cows largely at [email protected],.and heifers largely at [email protected]. Hogs.—The average cost price of hogs at Chicago for the last week was 36.21. Quotations follow: Selected butchers', lbs - 6.25®6.45: light bacon, 150@ 195 lbs, 5.70®6.20; mixed grades, 18041240 lbs, [email protected]; .heavy shipping, 260® 350 lbs, 6:30®6.50; heavy packing, 280@400 lbs. 6.20®6;45; rough to heavy grades, [email protected]; poor to choice pigs, 4.70® 5.50. Sheep and lambs—Export sheep sold at 34.60 and Western yearlings at 35.15. Native sheep are quotable at 32.50® 5.00; Western, 34.00®5.15; native lambs, 34.00® 5.8 o; Westerns, [email protected]. Quotations for round lots of produce were as follows: Eggs—Southern. 23®23%c; northern, 18@ cit Y recandled, 23® 24c; cheese, Y. A., twlns Jo%@loHc; fancy brick, I0%@llc; butter, creamery, extra, 24c; firsts, 20@21c; seconds, 15@16c; dairies, Cooleys, 20c; do firsts, 16®17c; ladles, 14® Live turkeys, 6®BHc; chickens, s@B'Ac: ducks, 9®loc; geese, doz., 33.50®6.50; dressed chickens, 6®9c. ..A?P |es . good to choice, [email protected]; fancy, Asparagus, Illinois, doz, 35.00; beans, navy hand picked, 31.72; medium, 31.65® l.<0; brussels, sprouts, qt., 12Uc: potatoes, rurals, 72®80c; red stock, 70@74csweet potatoes. Illinois, brls.. [email protected]

Earthquake Shocks In the West.

Two distinct earthquake shocks were felt in St. Louis and the surrounding territory the morning of Jan. 24. The shocks were severe and drove people from their beds in alarm. The shocks were felt as far west as Leavenworth and Kansas City and through central Illinois.

Place Responsibility of Disaster.

The coroner’s jury in the Park avenue tunnel disaster at New York held the officials of the New York Central road responsible for the accident.

Immense Gas Well Struck.

The largest gas well in West Virginia has been struck in Pleasant county. It is flowing at a rate estimated to be about 15,000,000 feet a day.

Nominate Dryden for Senator.

New Jersey Republican legislators nominated John F. Dryden for United States Senator. The nomination is equivalent to election.

Oppose Philippine Tariff.

The Democratic substitute for the Philippine tariff bill is condemned at Manila as encouraging natives to continued resistance.

French Monument Fund Fails.

The attempt t oraise a subscription for the erection on the field of Waterloo of a monument to French soldiers has proved a fiasco.

Tobacco Combine Formed.

A powerful combination has been formed by Universal Tobacco Company with prominent English and Havana concerns.

Railroad Official Arraigned.

The Interstate Commerce Commission in its annual report arraigned railroad officials for illegal rebates allowed to packers.

Spanish War Claims Rejected.

The Senate committee on foreign affairs rejected the claim of a British subject whose property was destroyed in the Spanish war.

Scan dinavian Mutual Aid.

The dilectors of the Scandinavian Mutual Aid association in session at Galesburg elected N. J. Olden as president.

Fight In Ring for Child.

A man and his wife in a Montana mining camp fought in a ring for possession of their child, the woman winning.

Shaw Goes to Washington.

Ex-Governor Shaw has left Des Moines for Washington to assume the duties of secretary of the treasury on February 1.

Shotguns Stop a Mob.

A mob at Greentown. Ind., attempted to drive a man with smallpox from the town, but was repulsed with fihotguns.

Plans Approved by Root.

Secretary Root has approved the plans prepared by the Chicago drainage board for enlarging Chicago river to a width of 200 feet. He authorized the cutting away of the banks wherever necessary.

To Prevent Railroad Merger.

Two shareholders of the Great Northern Railroad Company began •uft at Minneapolis to enjoin the transfer of its stock to the Northern Securities Company. >'

MINERS RE-ELECT MITCHELL

ill the Old Officer* at the Organization Ar* Again Chosen. The United Mine Workers of Amerl-t ca, in convention ct Indianapolis, re-> elected the national officers without contest. The officers re-elected are: President, John Mitchell; vice-presi-lent, T. L. Lewis; secretary-treasurer, W. B. Wilson. The convention adopted ‘he recommendation that locals throughout the country petition their representatives in Congress to favor the limitation of the power of Federal Judges in the issuance of blanket injunctions in times of labor troubles.

MRS. RICHARDSON FREED.

Jnr Y Acquit* Her of th« Charge ot Murdering Her Husband. Mrs. Addie B. Richardson was acquitted of the charge of murdering her husband, Frank W. Richardson, a. wealthy merchant, who was shot and killed on Christmas eve, 1900, as hewas entering his home in Savannah, .Mo. The jury was out thirty-five min- ' utes.

Ride in a Hack on Railroad Track.

A hack containing three women, was driven along the elevated track of the Chicago & Northwestern road for three miles at Chicago. A fast train, was compelled to stop to avoid a collision, The driver was arrested at Summerville.

Convex May Pay Illinois Claim.

Indications are that the present Congress will pay the claim of Illinois for >433,122, money expended in raising, and maintaining troops during the civil war. Settlement of this claim would open the way for similar claims by other states.

Judge Gillette Appointed.

Judge John J. Gillette of Hammond, has been appointed judge of the Indiana Supreme court to succeed Judge Francis E. Baker, who has become a United States Circuit judge.

Oppose Taft's Statement.

Residents of Manila dispute the assertions of Governor Taft since returning to the United States that the Philippine army can safely be reduced to--15,000 within a year.

Charged with Wife Murder.

Mrs. Isabella Allen of White Plains, N. Y., was murdered and robbed and her body was hidden in the bushes, near her home. Her husband is under arrest.

Prof. Virchow in Danger.

The condition of Prof. Rudolf Virchow, who injured his thigh by a fall when alighting from a street car, causes apprehension among his physicians.

Killed in a Duel.

Col. Gilbert Bentley, a wealthy timberman of Big Sandy Valley, W. Va.. was shot to death in a pistol duel with Riley Pamey. The men had an Old grudge.

Mail Frank for Mrs. McKinley.

The President has signed the bill providing for the free transportation, of all mail matter sent by Mrs. Ida S. McKinley, widow of the late President.

May Live 150 Years.

Dr. Augustin Thompson of Boston says he has discovered the secret of prolonging human life to 150 years. Asserts priority of discovery of the theory of Professor Loeb of Chicago.

Sell Certificates to Chinese.

The Senate committee on immigration has information that false certificates of entry for Chinese are being sold broadcast by a Chicago firm.

United States Pays for Loot.

A check for $376,600, the value of the silver bullion taken from TienTsin by American marines, was given to Minister Wu by Secretary Hay.

Tried to Bribe State Officials.

The Illinois mining board charges an attempt to bribe President Newsam by a Will county applicant for a certificate as mine manager.

Wales on Visit to Germany.

The Prince of Wales and a small suite started for a visit to Germany. The heir to the throne is guarded by a famous detective.

Hawaiian Governor Resigns.

The resignation of Governor Dole of Hawaii has been requested by President Roosevelt. He may be succeeded by Samuel Parker.

Danish West Indies Ceded.

Secretary Hay and Minister Brun have signed the treaty for the cession of the Danish West Indies to the United States.

Recognized by China's Ruler.

The Emperor of China granted an audience to the ministers of the foreign powers, and for the first time in history received them as representatives of monarchs equal in rank to himself.

Speaker Against Tariff Revision.

In a letter to lowa constituents Speaker Henderson puts himself on record as opposing any tariff revision at this time, saying it would upset the country and might bring on a panic.