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THE DADY CONTRACT}
Attorney General Griggs Ren-
ders His Opinion.
WAR DEPARTMENT SHOULD DECIDE.
it Ilnecomrnended That the Subject
Be Brought Before the Havana.
Authorities to Determine “’hat
Is .For the City’s Interests.
WASHINGTON, July 12. —- Attorney“
General Griggs has rendered an opinion
in the matter of the construction of a sys-
tem of sewers and ,..the paving of the
streets of Havana by a contract made
with Michael J. Dady & Co. of \Vest
.Virginia pursuant to the provisions of the
old Spanish law. In the course of his
opinion the attorney general says:
“Cuba is now .under the temporary do-
- minion of the United States, which is
exercisingthere, under .the law of bellig-
erent right, .all-the powers of municipal
government. ,In the exercise of these
powers the proper authorities of the
United States may change or modify ei-
ther the form or the constituents of the
municipal establishments—may in place
of the system and regulations that for-
merlyprevailed substitute new and dif-
ferent ones. ~
“Upon .this .line the same authorities,
exercising sovereignty over the island,
have the power to provide the methods,
terms and conditions under which munici-
pal improvements ,which relate entirely
to property belonging to the municipality
or held by it 'for public 11 ay be car-
ried on. The old provisio§ of the Span-
ish.law.may be adopted, far as is ap-
plicable, or .they may be entirely dis-
pensed withand a new system set up in
their place.”
The attorney general says he is unable
to definitely state whether Dady & 1’00.
have anyrights under the proceedings of
the authorities in Havana relating to the
matter of constructing works accdrding
to plans prepared by said corporation and
allegedto have been adopted by the mu-
nicipality.
“If Dady.&v=.Co.,” he adds, “at the time
the treaty of Paris was signed, had any
rights under'thcir alleged contract which
could properly be called vested rights,
those rights are undoubtedly preserved
by the termsof the treaty. T e practical
question for 'the military aut critics in
Havana is whether it is advisable as a
public ~matter and having in mind solely
the public interests to permit a contract
which is concededly inchoate, which in-
volves 'the expenditure of as much as
$13,000,000 and which involves the tear-
ing up and disturbance of the streets of
the city in a manner which may greatly
endanger the public health, to be carried
on at the present time. This matter as
now presented seems to be onefor ad—
ministrative decision by the war depart-
ment.”
The attorney general, in concluding,
recommends that the commander in Cuba
be directed to refer the subject to the
civil authorities of the city of Havana,
with directions to investigate the status
of the Dady claim 'to determine whether
it is for the interests of the city that the
improvements 'be carried out in the im-
mediate future or whether the project
should be abandoned.
Shooting at the Brush Mines.
SPRINGFIELD, Ills, July 12.—Act—
ing Governor \Varder yesterday received
the following telegram from Colonel Ben-
nett at Carterville: “About 30 shots were
fired into the Brush mines last night
about 9 o’clock. No one was injured.
The shots were promptly answered by
the troops, and the woods from whence
the shots came was cleared. This is the
first open demonstration since we ar-
rived. Situation not improving, but still
remains serious, and trouble is avoided
only by the presence of the troops.” The
following was also received from Sherifi
John Gray: “A farmer here reports that
he found 41 half pound sticks of dyna-
mite, c:~.pped and fused, in a wheat shock
on his farm, one and a‘half miles from
Brush mines, last Saturday.”
Alabama Coal Miners Strike.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., July ll-Ji’he
coal miners at the Milldale mines and
the mines of the Standard Coal company.
at BT-ookwood, Tuscaloosa county, went
out on a strike yesterday. They claim
the mines are not paying the wage sched-
ule agreed upon at the convention of July
1. Five hundred men are affected by the
strike. .The output of The mines is do-
mestic coal. The operators do not get the
profit made in iron that the larger opera-
tors get andsay they cannot afford to
pay the wages of the iron sliding scale.
N0 overtures for settlement have yet
been made.
Cooper Dies In Prison.
TRENTON, July 12.—Colonel Ezekiel
T. Cooper of Dovor, Del., who was serv-
ing an 18 months” sentence in the New
Jersey state prison for connection with
the abstraction of funds from the First
National bank of Dover, died in that in-
stitutionlast night. Cooper’s death was
the result of cramps and hiccoughs. He.
was taken sick on Sunday, but his case
did not seem serious until Monday. He
was colonel on the staff of three govern-
ors.
Nippon Mal-u Passengers Released.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 12.—The pas-
sengers who arrived here from the orient
on the steamship Nippon L'duru and who
were quarantined on account of suspi—
cious deaths of some of the passengers,
who were supposed to have died of the
bubonic plague, have. been released from
quarantine after a confinement of 14
days. ‘
Sale or the Sunnis-J2 Dock.
VVASIIINGTON, July 12.—The navy
department has bcen advised from Ha-
vana that another postponement has oc-
curred in the sale of the steel floating
dock belonging to the Spanish govern-
ment. The sale is now scheduled-as pos-
itive on the 14th inst.
The Chicago at Cape Town.
WASHINGTON, July 12.—The arriv-
al of the cruiser Chicago at Cape Town.
South Africa, has been reported to the
navy department. Admiral Howison has
remained inland and is now at Johannes-
burg. whence he will go to Cape Town
to join the cruiser. .
The Customs of Havana.
WASHINGTON, July 12.—-—The war
department announces that the customs
receipts at the .port of Havana for June
were $1,012,899. The total receipts for
' six months of 1899 are, to be exact, $5.-
146,830. The monthly average for six
months is $857,805. _ , __
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WEEKLY NORWALK/GAZETTEV,
cumsss ‘conaUL oaascva.
General Brooke’s Ruling In Regard
to
Commercial Treaties Not Liked.
HAVANA, July 12.-The Chinese con-
sul general has filed a strong objection to
the decision of Governor General Brooke
that commercial treaties between Spain
and other foreign countries do not apply
to Cuba, as was formerly the case, and
that future treaty arrangements must be
made with the United States in the name
of Cuba. The ground of his objection is
his fear of emigration restrictions. Un-
der the old regime Chinamen were admit-
ted and immigration encouraged, and
they are now to be found in all parts of
the island, employed principally as house
servants, though many work on the plan-
tations and in the sugar mills, where they
have proved excellent help. In the opin-
ion of the Chinese consul general the ar-
rangement of long standing ought not to
be disturbed, especially as Cuba is so
much in need of labor.
Many Cubans object to admitting the
Chinese owing to the extreme suscepti-
bility of the latter to leprosy. A large
percentage of the inmates of the leper
hospitals are of Chinese origin.
At yesterday’s meeting of the members
of the advisory cabinet Senor Capote,
secretary of government, presented for
General Brooke’s approval his draft of
the proposed decree for the creation of a
registry to be used by Spaniards resid-
ing in the island who wish to retain their
nationality, as provided in the treaty of
Paris, which directs that those who do
not within a year file in a court of record
a declaration of such‘intention shall be
held to have accepted the status of Cu-
bans.
RECIPROCITY HANGS FIRE.
I‘he Negotiations With France Not
Likely to Be Successful.
WASHINGTON, July 12.——It appears
to be the accepted view in well informed
government quarters that the limit of
concessions has been reached in the nego-
tiations with the French’ authorities for
a reciprocity treaty, and yesterday’s con-
ference did not bring about any material
advance in the negotiations.
France conceded the minimum rate on
the entire tariff schedule at the outset,
the difference between the usual maxi-
mum rate and the minimum rate being
about 20 per cent. Mr. Kasson, in re-
turn, submitted a list of articles on which
our rates would be reduced under the
provisions of section 4 of the Dingley
act, allowing not over 20 per cent reduc-
tion on articles agreed upon. The Ameri-
can concessions, however, have not prov-
ed as satisfactory in Paris as was ex-
pected, and consideration has been given
of late to extending the lists somewhat.
Some further concessions have been
made on our side, but these have not
been sufficient to close the negotiations.
At the same time there is no thought as
yet of abandoning them, and a treaty
may result later.
Naval Cadets at West Point.
WEST POINT, N. Y., July 12.—»?All
the arrangements for the entertainment
of the visitors from the Naval academy
have been canceled. The cadets were.
not permitted to come ashore, and the
training ship Annapolis will depart from
here today. \Thi:: sudden turn of affairs
was brought about by the illness of sev-
eral \Vest Point cadets, their malady, it
is said, showing strong symptoms of scar-
let fever. The patients were promptly
quarantined in the barracks. All the phy-
sicians of the post are in attendance,
and the disease is not likely to spread.
Naval Movements.
WASHINGTON, July 12.—-The Ma-
chias has arrived at Pensacola, convoy-
ing the Potomac and Piscataqua, which
had the drydock in tow. The department
will take steps at once to put this dock
in service. The Dolphin, with Assistant
Allen aboard, has sailed from Newport
for Boston.
from Tompkinsville for “lost Point. The
\Vilmington has sailed from Santos for
Desterro. The Chicago has arrived at
Cape Town.
Death of the Cmarowitch.
ST. I’ETERSBURG, July 12.—The
remains of the czarowitch, who died yes-
terday, will be brought here and interred
in the Cathedral of the Fortress. Tele-
grams of condolence have been received
from Queen Victoria, King Humbert,
President McKinley and many others.
The late grand duke was an English
scholar and an earnest student of naval
matters.
Puymnster Carey Retires.
WASHINGTON, July 12.—Brigadier
General Asa B. Carey, paymaster gener-
al of the army, will be retired today,
having reached the age of 6-1 years. He
will be succeeded as paymaster general
by General Alfred E. Bates, recently
military attache of the United States em-
bassy. at London. ‘
The Case of Mrs. Rich.
WASHINGTON, July 12.—The record
of the proceedings before the El Pasc
extradition officer in the case of Mrs.
Rich have reached the state department
and are now‘under examination. Mrs.
Rich is charged with murdering her hus-
band in Mexico, and her case will estab-
lish a precedent.
Consolidation Defeated. ,
POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y., July 12.——-
The taxpayers of the villages of Fishkill
and Matteawan held a special election
yesterday to decide the proposition of
consolidating under a city charter.
proposition was defeated in Matteawan
'ALGER WILL RETIRE":
President Has Asked War
Secretary to Resign.
Be Responsible For the Presi-
' dent’s Demand For
Separation.
WASHINGTON, July 12.—-Ever since
the formal announcement of the Alger-
Pingree alliance and Pingree’s denuncia-
tion of President McKinley leading Re-
publicans and friends of the president
have urged him to ask for the resignation
of Secretary of War Alger. The demand
became so strong during the last fort-
night that the president intimated to the
secretary that they had reached the part-
ing of their ways. The secretary did not
resign at once, and the president then
asked for the secretary’s resignation in
a more formal way. Mr. Alger, after
several days’ consideration, sent a resig-
nation to take effect some months hence.
It was intended that this should not be
made public until late in the fall, but
now that it has leaked out it will un-
doubtedly cause the date of the Alger
resignation to be changed. The formal
announcement of his retirement from the
cabinet may be looked for at any mo-
ment. .
The reason assigned by Secretary Al-
ger’s friends for his dating his resigns-
tion some months away is that he is anx-
report of the war to congress in Decem—
ber. If the president is willing to allow
the secretary this time, Mr. Alger will go
on a long vacation, and the president will
run the war department himself. If not,
Mr. Alger will resign shortly and will be
succeeded probably by a New York man,
very likely General Francis V. Greene.
Anthracite For Europe.
NEW YORK. July 12.-—The Lehigh
Valley and the New York, Ontario and
\Vestern Railway companies and the
Anthracite Operators’ association re,-
cently sent a representative to Europd
to learn whether the markets there of—
fered a profitable opportunity for the
sale of Pennsylvania anthracite coal.
The report of this representative, Henry
S. Fleming, secretary of the association,
has just been completed and made pub—
lic. Mr. Fleming thinks that at no time
domestic purposes alo e be sufficient not-
ably to increase the orking time at the
poses would prove of appreciable benefit
to the industry at large.
Desperado Hatfield Surrenders.
CHICAGO, July 12.-—A special to The
Record from Louisville says: “Elias Hat—
field, the noted despersdo and son of
‘Devil Anse’ Hatfield, leader in the
V Hatfield-McCoy feud that cost 141 lives.
surrendered to Governor Atkinson of
i'West Virginia in person yesterday at
the Kentucky mountains. He sent word
that he would surrender to Governor At-
kinson only. Governor Atkinson and
guards arrived at Gray yesterday morn-
ing. Hatfield immediately approached
and shook hands with the governor. The
prisoner left with the governor for Hunt-
ington. Hatfield looks for acquittal on
the ground of self defense.”
Steel Steamer Launched.
BALTIMORE, July 12.—The new
steel steamer Chester W. Chopin, which
is designed to ply between New York
city and New Haven under the control
of the New Haven Steamboat company,
The Annapolis has sailed .
was successfully launched yesterday at
like shipyards of the Maryland Steel
company at Sparrows Point in the pres-
ence of a large number of invited guests
from New York, New Haven, Philadel-
phia and “'ashington. Miss Cecilia
Geraty, the 8-year—old daughter of D. A.
Geraty, general superintendent of the
New Haven Steamboat line, performed
the christening ceremony, breaking a
bottle of champagne over the steamer’s
bow in a highly successful manner.
Glass Blowers In Conference.
ATLANTIC CITY, July 12.—The an-
nual conference of the Glass Blowers’ as—
sociation is in session here and will con-
tinue three days. The subject of ma—
chine mude jars was brought up by Exec-
utive Coxnmitteeman Rocsler of Muncie.
Ind., who suggested that some regula—
tions be created for the men who work
at that branch of the business and to
bring the machinery under control of the
association. The district representatives
indicate that the glass business is in a
Over Five Hundred Rescued.
“IASHINGTON, July 12.——The llfi
saving bureau has received the following
telegram from Superintendent Hutclnugs
at Galveston, who, with a force of life
savers, has been operating in the flooded
districts: “Have rescued 542 people.
Seven to 15 feet of water over the cot—
ton and cane plantations. Some drown-
ed; many narrow escapes. I-luve surf-
boat and borrowed boat and seven men
The :
by a vote of 164 to 72 and in Fishkill by .
5 Gibson (li.stil_'e.)'. one of the largest and
91 to 66.
Senator Grevy Dead.
PARIS. July 12.—Jules Philippe Louis
Albert Grevy, life senator and former
governor general of Algeria, died yester-
day in his seventy-fifth year. ' He was
a brother of the late M. Jules Grevy,
former president of the republic.
Asiatic Turkey’ P‘eic’ehble.
_ WASHINGTON, July 11.—The Turk-
ish legation has given out the following:
“The Turkish legation declares. in reply
to the dispatch of Sunday concerning the
alleged disturbances in the Asiatic prov-
ince of Van, that according to a report
recently received from the governor gen-
eral or his province perfect order and
tranquillity prevail in those regions.”
Train Robbers Not" Found.
OMAHA. July 10.—F. M. Hana, the
well known western detective, has re-
turned to Omaha after a long chase after
the six men who held up and dynamited
the Union Pacific express train in 'Wyo-.
ming June 2. Hans fears the men have
escaped for all time, at p“ .1- as fnv- up,
present efforts to came-o ..._.:n ,H m...
cei‘ned.
operating now under keepers. \Vatcr
receding."
Big Distillery Sold.
PITTSBFRG, July 12.—'l‘hc new
whisky combine. known as {he Distilling
Jompuny of America, has bought the
most important in the Monongahela dis-
trict. TE," price paid is said to be about
192,000.1180. The Gibson distillery is lo—
cated at Gibsouton, Pa.. and is operated
1,).- Joseph Sinnott of Philadelphia under
‘ the firm name of Moore & Sinnott.
No Leak In the Shamrock.
LONDON, July 12.—Sir Thomas Lip-
ton last evening said that there was abso-
lutely no foundation for the report that
the Shamrock was leaking. He says she
has been docked to have her hull repol—
, ishcd preparatory to the trial with Bri-
tannin.
Silk Men ltrike. .
NEW YORK, July 12.—Fifty employ-
ees in the throwing department of Levi
Bros’. ribbon mill at Paterson, N. J .,
struck esterday because of a disagree-
ment between them and the superintend-
ent resulting from the discharge of old
hands.
Senator Brackett's Son Dead.
SARATOGA, July 12.-—State Senator
Braekett’s eldest son, Edgar, who was
Siliclx‘fln with lockjaw Sunday, died yes?
terday morning.
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NEW YORK MIN MAI succun.i
The Alger-Pingree Alliance Said to.
ions to sign the\secretary of war's full .
would the export trade in anthracite for -
mines in Pennsylvania, but a combina- 2
tion of this with exports for steam pur- jwill encounter a great deal of opposition 1
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Privileges and Protection Given 9.
. Island Shippers.
WASH NGTON, ,Juky 12.7453 tag-fie!»
has been ued by the president (get-(gas
ing the privileges and protection PC? a»
Rico and the Philippines All ‘éfiy‘afi
ed by residents of those. islas'éa {at QM
time ratifications of the treaty were. err~
changed are included in the order.
The order of the president, issued
firrough the war department, directs e5.
cers of customs in Porto Rico and the.
(\w
’Philippine Islands to issue. certificate! of
protection to vessels of these with“
These certificates entitle the vamp-to
which they are issued to the protectia
of the flag of the United States; on the
; high seas and in all ports under-jibe fol-z
' lowing conditions:
First—The vessel must be owned by a»
citizen of the United States {ceiling in
Porto Rico or the. Philippines.
Second—Natives of the islands may be
given certificates for their vessels upon
their taking the oathof allegiance,
Third—If a resident of the island‘s
named was a subject of Spain prior to
April 11, 1899, and hai abjured his aile—
giance to the crown of Spain and has
taken the oath of allegiance to the Units
ed States, he, too, shall be entitled to a
certificate of protection.
The president’s order further provides
that the master and the watch officers of
a vealel to which a certificate of protee
tion is isaad must also be citizens of the
United mics. In lieu of.that they must
take the nth of allegiance. It is, how-
ever, discretionary with the general com-
manding the forces of the United States
in the several islands named as to wheth-
er these special provisions ahall be waiv-
ed in whole or in part.
The certificate of protection entitles the
vessel to the same privileges and subjects
it to the same disabilities as are prescrib-
ed in article 20 of the consular regula-
tions of 1896 for American or foreign
built ships transferred abroad to citilens
of the United States.
The form and manner of the issue 0!
certificates are, according to the presi-
dent’s order, to be prescribed by the sec-
retary of war.
Ing‘nlls to Try-For Congress.
TOPEKA, Kan., July 10.—The recent
announcement of ex-Senator John J. In-
galls that he will re-enter Kansas politics
has caused something of a furore among
ring politicians. The latter class has al-
ways feared Ingalls because of his inde-
pendence and took the first opportunity
that offered of shelving him. The ex-
senator’s ability as an orator, which he
many times employed to flay his oppo-
nents, has resulted in making him many
enemies. On this account Mr. Ingalls
in re—entering the field of active politics.
Attempted Murder and Suicide.
ALLENTOVVN, Pa., July 10.—Charles
Knauss, aged 18, shot and seriously
‘ wounded Mrs. Edwin Diefenderfer, aged
Gray. Hatfield shot Sheriff Ellis a week .
ago and has been holding off a posse in .
26, at midnight Saturday night and then
shot and instantly killed himself in
Knauss’ father’s paint shop. to which
Knauss had called Mrs. Diefenderfer.
They had been intimate for two years.
Mrs. Diefenderfer was trying to break
up Knauss’ infatuation and refused to
- elope with him, which made him desper-
fiourishing condition all over the country.
ate. Knauss was single. Mrs. Diefen-
derfer has a husband and two children.
Milli naire and Philanthropist Dead
NE YORK, July 10.—P. D. Moxhan,
aged”‘78 years, a millionaire and philan-
giropis died at his home in Vineland,
‘ . J ., 'esterday fax juries rece ved in
a tall itchy: verti' , a week ag . Mr.
Bxhan w 3 one o g e founders of the
Lew Jer y Training School For Feeble
Minded hildren, located at Vineland.
He accumulated most (if his wealth in the
mining business in Montana.
To Stop Sunday Baseball.
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* THE ALDRIDGE CASE.”
Special‘Counsel Will Decide Not to
Prosecute.
ALBANY, July 12.—~A_ttorney General
i Davies departed from Albany last night
. . ; ‘ . . . .
American flag to the shipping; of: Witt? l or New York, intending, this afternoon
to travel from that city to Oyster Bay,
rig-hi I where, he will hold a conference with
G0vernor Roosevelt upon the reports sub-
mitted by Austen G. Fox, \Vallace Mac-
farlane and Benjamin G. Shove in rela-
tion to their discoveries concerning the
conduct of George W. Aldridge, ex-super-
imendent of public works, and Campbell
W'. Adams, ex-state. engineer, when they
wege charged with the duty of expending
$9,C.00,000 in canal improvements. Gov-
ernor Roosevelt, it is believed, has for
some time had in his possession the re-
port of Messrs. Fox and Macfarlane
and, it is thought, will receive that of Mr.
Shove from the hands of the attorney
general tonight.
Messrs. Fox, Macfarlane and Shove do
not appear .to have been at all back-
ward about talking concerning the re-
sults of their labors, and what they
have said is all of one tenor. It is
generally understood that they have de~
cided and will report to Governor Roose-
velt that there is no ground for prosecu-
tion in the courts of Mr. Aldridge and
Mr. Adams. There were reports at one
time that Mr. Shove diflered with his col-
leagues in this respect, but the latest
statements of those Who have talked with
these lawyers is to the effect that they
are agreed on this matter.
Official Albany believes, however, that
Messrs. Fox, Macfarlane and Shove will
point out forcibly in eir reports the er-
rors made by Mr. Al 'dge and Mr. Ad-
ams while managing-t e canal improve-
ment work. Waste and extravagance
doubtless will be charged wherever it is
apparent in the canal work. All of the
lawyers have made a most exhaustive
examination of the evidence taken by the
canal commission, and also have exam-
ined the law and documents bearing upon
the subject under investigation.
NATIONAL EDUCATORS.
An Estimated Attendance of 12,000
Teachers at Los Auzeles. ‘
LOS ANGELES,.July 12.—The city is
en fete, and the music of bands is heard
on every hand. The New York delegation
to the National Educational association,
the Raymond and \Vhitcomb party from
eastern points, the special with the Ohio
delegation, the special bringing the Penn-
sylvania contingent, two Philadelphia
specials and a special from Vicksburg,
bringing delegates from southern points,
have arrived. The special that was in
collision with the freight train in the
northern‘part of the state has also ar-
rived, bringing the Missouri and other
delegates, except the injured, who have
stopped over at San Francisco. The dc]-
egates arriving yesterday will number
; fully 3,500. \Vhen the last special ar-
' rives from Chicago today, it is estimated
FORT WAYNE, July 10.—Before yes- i
terday’s b seball go, 9 .was c llod the
crowd in t e grand nd saw he Rev.
Mr. Powell copying the names of persons
at the game for witnesses in the cases
against the ball players. The minister
was removed by the police, as the man—
agement feared his presence wo 0 cause
ill-llale. The preachers insist t at they
wi;l stop Sunday ball.
Dreyfus Case an A‘bscesl. ..
PARIS, July 10.——Prince Henri d’Or-
leans writes as follows to the Matin: “I
will bow before the decision of the
Reuncs court martial as I did before that
of the court martial of 1894. France, re-
lieved of this abscess, will be able to re—
sume her glorious role.” M. Deniel,
governor of the lies du Salut and admin-
istrator of the penal settlement on the
lie du Diable, where Captain Dreyfus
was imprisoned, has been removed and
will be succeeded by M. la Soucan.
Paper Mill Destroyed.
PHILADELPHIA, July. t11.—The
Scott paper mill, located at Sixth avenue
and Glenwood avenue-was totally de-
stroyed by fire yesterday afternoon. The
loss will reach fully $100,000 and is cov-
ered by insurance. The coal and lumber
yard of Jesse Lukens, adjoining the
burned mill. was da aged to the extent
of $10,000, which i is also covered by
: insurance. The paper mill had but re—
cently been built. About 200 persons are
Illa-own out of employment.
The—.‘If—‘elon Story Denied.
LINCOLN, Nob. July 10,—“7. J. Bry-
;
i
an denies that the cal-load of melons sent '
him by J. D. McEachcrn & Co. of Mor-
ven, G9... was intended as a gift: He was ;
merely asked to place them on the mar- f
,ket here. He turned the car over to a
merchant, who sold the melons and paid
the freight bill.
Two Democratic Tickets.
BOWLING GREEN, Ky., July 10.—
Ever since the Democratic convention at
Louisville two weeks ago there has been
, talk of another Democratic state ticket.
The anti-Goebel Democrats of Warren
county have called a meeting here today.
In the event of the movement being tale
en up in other parts of the state Hon.
John D. Carroll, Colonel W. C. P. Breck-
inridge/ and ex—Governor J. Proctor
Knott are spoken of for the nomination
for governor. .
Woman Fatally Burned.
ROCHESTER, July 10.-—A fire oc-
curred Saturday night about 9 o’clock at
the residence of Park Policeman Wil-
liam S. Goddard, in which Mrs. God-
dard received terrible burns, from the ef-
fects of which she died at 11:30 o’clock
yesterday morning at the Hahnemann
hospital, sufiering almost 24 hours in the
most frightful w'ay, her body having been -
burned almost to a crisp. A child play-
ing with matches caused the fire. ~
that there will be over 12,000 teachers in
the city. ' , ’
Promptly at 5 o’clock the National
Educational association was called to or-
der by Hon. F. Q. Storey of the local ex—
ecutive committee. The pavilion was
crowded in every part, and numbers of
the .visitors failed to gain admittance.
The evening session was as largely at-
- tended as had been the one in the after-
noon. In addition to the female or-
chestra, the Aeolian club, under the di-
rection of Mrs. G. B. Parsons, superin-
tendent of music in the public schools,
enlivened the proceedings by rendering
several selections. Dr. W. T. Harris, Unit-
ed States commissioner of education, de-
livered a most appropriate and decidedly
interesting address on “An Educational
Policy For Our New Posses‘sions.” Hen-
ry S. Townsend, inspector general of
schools of Hawaii, made a thoughtfully
conceived address on the subject, “The
Educational Problem In Hawaii.”
A Gas War In Chicago.
CHICAGO, July 10.——The Record to
day says: “At today’s meeting the stock
holders of the Ogden Gas company of
Chicago will vote on a proposition to an-
thorize an issue of $10,000,000 of bonds.
Incidentally they will vote on what seems
to be preparatory to one of fiercest gas
wars ever known. At the present time
but $2,000,000 of the new issue will be
sold and about the beginning of next May
$5,000,000 more will be marketed, while
$3,000,000 will remain in the treasury for
future contingencies.”
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An Inter-citing Suit. .
ITHACA, N. Y.. July 11.—An interest-
ing case is pending in the supreme court
of Tompkins county. Dr. B. L. Robin-
son of McLean has sued G. E. Cham-
bers of the same village for a bill of $10,- '
000 for services. The physician made ten
visits to the defendant’s home during a
recent illness of the latter, charging him
$1,000 per visit. The defendant has. re-
fused to pay on the ground that the
charges are exorbitant. The case is ex- -
pected to be tried at the next term of the
court.
The New Dock at Portsmouth.
WASHINGTON, July 11.—The navy
department will advertise today for bids
on the new stone dock at Portsmouth, N.
H. It is to cost not exceeding $1,000,000,
with dimensions as follows: Length, 750
feet; depth, 30 feet; width on floor, 80
feet. It will be a thoroughly modern
dock, capable of receiving the largest
battleship. Its equipment will be of the
latest design, including an electrical plant
for pumping and for operating the gates.
Frolen Beef ‘Forthe Philippines.
WASHINGTON, July 11.—The Gla-
cier arrived at Singapore. She carries a
large cargo of fresh refrigerated beef in-
tended for the fleet in the Philippines.
The navy department is greatly interest-
ed in the success of this experimental
shipment. as we now make heavy pur-
chases of Australian beef for the supply
of the fleet in the east.
MoOe Pay For Steel Workm.'
BETHLEHEM, Pa., July 11.—The
Bethlehem Steel company has advanced
the wages of the employees of the'blast
furnaces 10 per cent and puddlers 25
cents per ton, establishing the puddlers’
wages at $3.75. The advance afiects
nearly 700 men.
Franklin National Bank to Close.
NEW YORK, July 11.—The fourth
and final meeting of the. Franklin Na-
tional bank’s stockholders to consider the
proposition to go into voluntary liquida—
tion was held yesterday. It was decided
to give up business on Aug. 1.
Floods In Silesia.
TROPPAU, Austrian Silesia, July 11.
——In' consequence of the recent storms
the. rivers in eastern Silesia are over-
flowing their banks, and considerable _
damage has been done to the crops.
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