-'61? (Trihinir. 10 10 IS -A towtoti PAGES PAGES TWO CENTS. iORANTOV PA., THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE . 1807. TWO CENTS I BANQUET AT THE BOURSE The . Most Notable Dinner Ever Given on the . Continent. THE DISTINGUISHED-GUESTS Fifteen Hundred .Persons Par ticipate in the Affair. Governor Hastings Opens the 1.1st of Tons'ts by Kcspoiidlug to A Welcome from PonnsyWnnin." President McKlnley Sits nt the Uight of the Presiding Oiliccr--Secretary Olncy Responds ton Senti ment on International Law. Philadelphia, June 2. The commer cial leaders of the western hemisphere assembled In the great exchange room of the Bourse tonight at which was probably the nost notable banquet ever given on this continent. The banquet was notable not only In point of numbers, nearly fifteen hun dred persons participating, but In the distinction of the chief guests. Presi dent McKlnley was there and he spoke to the assembly. Seated also at the table of honor were Secretary of Agri culture Wilson, Attorney General Mc Kenna, Congressman Dlngley, Dalzell, Grosvenor, Heatwold and Tawneyj the ministers from Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentine, Venezuela and other South American governments, thfe Chinese minister and a number of other emi nent officials from the capltol. The hall In which the dinner was held covers an entire block In area. It was gor geous with light and color. The mas sive pillars supporting the gallery which stretches around the room were draped abundanly In the national col ors, while between them hung In ample folds the flags of all thf governments on the South American continent, MAGNIFICENT SIGHT. The guests on entering passed 'Under an nrch'way of ferns and smllax and were greeted-by a mlgnificent sight. On every side stood huge potted palms, and the tables were literally smothered with cut flowers. But the most effec tive feature of the decorations was the light arrangement. Trailing lines of tiny electric lights in vnrlC colored globes, sparkled from the midst of the ilowers which tilled the centers of tlj'e tables; and others scintillated between the folds of the flags with which the walls were hung. Ensconced in a com partment formed by walls of flags at one end of the hall was the marine band under Director Fanclnllll, which alternated with the Germanla orches tra stationed at the other end. Owing to the great number of guests nearly an hour was occupied In getting them Heated, and almost immediately after ithls had been accomplished a great Fhout from the eastern end of the hall announced the arrival of the presi dential party. This was at 8 o'clock. Escorted by Mayor Warwick and Dr. William Pepper, president of the Com mercial museums, and followed by Sec retary Porter, the cabinet officers and foreign ministers the executive passed to his seat amid a storm of cheers. To avoid undue delay In reaching the toasts the serving of the banquet was promptly begun. , PRESIDENT M'KINLEY'S POSITION President-McKlnley Fat at the right of the presiding officer, Dr. Pepper, and on his other side Eat Theodore C. Search. The secretary of agriculture, the attorney general, Mayor Strong, of New York, Mayor Warwick and a num ber of the foreign ministers occupied the came table. It was nearly 10.30 o'clock when the speech-making began. Governor Hast ings opened the list of toasts by re sponding to "A Welcome from Penn sylvania." Theodore C. Search' follow ed with "Our manufacturing indus tries;" the Brazilian minister t spoke and ex-Secretary Olney then responded to "International law." M'KINLEY'S SPEECH. The Chinese minister answered to "The Orient," and then followed Pres ident McKlnley's speech In response to the toast, "The President of the United States.' I He said: I "Mr. Toastmaster, gentlemen of the Manufacturers' club and delegates to the convention, ladles and gentlemen; "For the cordiality of your reception I am Indeed grateful, although from my recent experience In this great city, It is not wholly and altogether sur prising and unexpected. A recent Vis it to your city gave mc opportun ity to feel the warm, heari-touch of the people of Philadelphia, and to en joy their splendid and boundless 'hos pitality. I must tell you that from first to last I have been deeply im pressed with the scenes witnessed in Philadelphia today. I have seen the remarkable spectacle of the representa tives of all the American republics with the products of their skill and their soil In one great warehouse. The first great convention of these republics was organized by the matchless diplomacy of that splendid American, James G, Blaine. Seven years: ago, he brought the governments of this continent to gether and taught the doctrine that general leclproclty in trade required reciprocity of information. I see around this board tonight, that originated the bureau of American republics, located in the capital city, which has already done much good, and which I believe will yet play an Important part In our trade relations with the govern ment's supporting It. My fellow citi zens, there Is no motive to make a. product If you can't find somebody to take It. The maker must find tho tak er. You will not employ labor to mako a product If you cannot find a buyer for that product after labor has made It. "Gentlemen, I am clod to meet the representatives of tho American repub lics hero tonight. I am glad to meet representatives of the governments of all the world here tonight. I have met the manufacturers of Philadelphia and the state of Pennsylvania before. I met you In the days of your highest prosperity. I cannot avoid meeting you It I would and I would not if I could. But let me tell you, by country men, that resusttatlon will not be pro rroted by recrimination. 'The distrust of the present will not bo removed by distrust of tho future. A patriot makes a better citizen than a pessimist, and we have got to be patient, for much as we may want to move out of the old house we .cannot do It until the now one Is finished. A tariff law half made Is of no practical use except to indi cate that In a little while a whole tariff law will be done, and it is making progress. It is reaching the end and when the end comes we will have busi ness confidence and Industtlal activity. Lot us keep stout hearts and steady heads. The country is not going back wards but forwards, American energy has not been destroyed by the storms of tho past. It will yet triumph through wise and beneficent legislation. Phll adelphlans have In the past shown what busy industries and well employ ed labor can do to make a great city and a contented population. They don't mean to accept the present con dition as permanent and final. They will meet embarrassments as they have bravely met them In the past and In the end will restore the splendid Indus tries and the magnificent labor to pros perity, and, gentlemen, Philadelphia Is but the type of American pluck and courage everywhere throughout our great United States." Following the president, Ministers Perez, of Mexico, and Fernandez, of Co3ta Rloa, the Argentine mnlster, and Congressman Dalzell responded to ap propriate toasts. FIRE IN A " ZOO." Six Persons Badly BurnedThe Lion Cage Overturned and Gener al Panic Follows. Lynn, MatS., June 2. Six persons were seriously and two of them prob ably fatally burned at Lynn Beach this evening. In connection with the "Zoo" which Is exhibiting here Is a small side show, In a tent about fifty feet from the main tent. This is lighted by gasoline torches. While one of the employes was filling a burning torch from a small tank of gasoline, the fumes took fire and spread to the tent, running up ward to the main pole, against which was a large tank of gasoline: The man dropped the torch and ran to the cen ter of the tent, Intending to pull down the pole, but in his hurry he overturned the large tank and the. flames spread rapidly. The tent was well filled, and all its occupants became greatly excited and attempted to get out. Several crawled under the canvas and escaped unin jured. Those who tried to get out by the entrance were not so fortunate, as here the heat was Intense, and six per sons were badly burned. All were taken to the Lynn haspltal and it is feared they may have inhaled the fumes of the gasoline, and this may result In their death. The uproar caused by the Are created almost a panic among the animals in the Zoo. In the rush of people to get out a cage of lions was overturned, but no damage was done. BLACK CAT AS A FIREBUG. His Sparrow-Hunting Sport Almost Led to a Disnstcr. New York, June 2. All the dwellers in a five-story East Side tenement were turned out of bed early this morn ing by the antics of a black Tom cat, who started a fire In the building. Thomas Is owned by the Flood family, who live in the house, and he spends much of his time at night catching sparrows and canaries and courting on neighboring roofs. Early this morning he dashed ncross the roof of a neigh boring building in hot pursuit of a frightened sparrow, but Just as,he was about to pounce upon it the bird flew into the window of the Floods' kitchen, attracted by the light. Thomas followed with a wild spring and seized the bird, and In his mad rush he overturned' the lamp. It ex ploded, setting fire to the window cur tains. Aroused from his sleep by the crash, Mr. Flood leaped out of bed, and' his shouts of fire brought all the Inmates of the building Into the halls. An alarm was turned In, and when the firemen came they found the Are al ready extinguished, after it had done about $p damage. Crouched In a cor ner of the room was the cat, still cling ing to the captured sparrow. DETECTIVE AND DOG CATCHER MIX. One Official Loses His Trousers and the Other Goes to Jail. Atlantic, City, N. J., June 2. City Detective James Russell and Dog Catcher Isaac Shorts became Involved in an argument near police headquar ters this evening. Shorts was accom panied by his wife and several dogs, and when the, debate was at Its hottest Mrs. Shorts took a hand and set the dogs upon the detective, who lost a pair of trousers In the mlx-up. When Russell extricated himself he took Shorts to Jail, where he had him locked up, charged with assault. Trinl of Iter. John Knox. St. Joseph, Mo., June 2. The trial of Rev, John D. Knox., the ex-banker of Topeka, began before a Judicial confer ence of the Methodist church in this city today, Ulshop Merrill, of Chicago, pre sides. Much feeling exists in the case, and the trial will last two days. A number of witnesses are In attendance. Including widows said to have besn de frauded by Knox. To Decide n Question of Snitngc. Atlantic City, N, J June 2. Papers were served today upon the yachtsmen who reclaimed some of tho cargo of the burned ship Francis In a Butt brought by the -Merrltt & Chapman Wrecking compuny as a test to deciue tho umount of salvage due. There ere 45 barrels of wine Involved. M'KINLEY AT THE COMMERCIAL MUSEUM The President Delivers an Interesting Address to the Visitors. MAYOR WARWICK'S WELCOME He Introduces Mrs. McKlnley ns the Lending Lady of the Lniul--Dr. Pepper l.xplnms the. Objects nnd Alms of the Miisciim--IIciiry W. r Pcnliody, of Boston, Speaks on the Possibility of Increase in tho Ex port Trade. Philadelphia, Juno 2.1 The Interna tional Commercial conference, which had Its inception In the' Philadelphia Commercial Museum, under the aus pices of which Institution the confer ence Is held was formally opened this nfternoon nt the Academy of Music, with an address by President McKln ley. On the spacious stage of the Academy sat the delegates to the con ference, members of President Mc Klnley's cabinet nnd quite a number of ministers and representatives of for eign countries. Of the delegates them selves about fifty were representatives of foreign commercial bodies, princi pally of Mexico and Central and South America. The large auditorium of the Academy to which admission was had by card was filled with Interested visi tors. In addition to foreign delegates to the conference there were also rep resentatives present from commercial and trade organizations of almost every city of Importance In the United States. Mayor Warwick extended a cordial welcome to the delegates and to the distinguished officials of this and other countries who honored the occasion with their presence. He closed by In troducing President McKlnley, who when he stepped forward on the plat form was given a tremendous ovation. When quiet had been restored the Pres ident said In part: MR. M'KINLEY'S SPEECH. Ladles and gentlemen; To have assem bled tho representatives of great com mercial and Industrial Interests at homo and abroad In such large numbers Is so unprecedented as to make this a most memorable event. Chambers of commerce nnd boards of trade, mayors of cities and governors of states, together with of ficial visitors from fifteen other nations, unite in testifying to the Importance at tached to this undertaking. No ordinary object could have pro duced such an Industrial convention. In-ter-stato and International Interests and courtesy have contributed to its success. The avowed aim of the Philadelphia museums Is to aid In the development of commercial and industrial prosperity. No worthier cause can engage our energies at this hour. The movement is Inaugurated on broad and progressive lines. Its authors and promoters believe 4ha.t the conditions of International commerce can be directly .promoted by systematic study and dem onstrated by scientific methods. The Columbian World's exposition at Chicago was the forerunner of this less general, but more permanent contribu tion to the world economlo advance. Many of the Chicago exhibits here re main Intact and have been Intelligently supplemented to such an extent that the management of the Philadelphia museums make the proud claim that their exhibition possesses the most com plete and extensive exnlblt of Its class now In existence. It follows that a recognized central In stitution such as this Is of leal stabil ity, whose Integrity of management can not be questioned, with ample means can be made of Inestimable advantage, not omy to a generation In a single coun tiy, but to a whole continent and for the ust future. 1 assure tho promoters ot this enter prise of the deep Interest of our govern ment and the people In its success. I congratulate the citizens of Philadelphia, Justly renowned for the centennial ex position, which first demonstrated to the world marvelous development of our re sources, that to them have, been Intrusted the care and completion of this great work. Who can doubt that the deliberations of these able and public spirited men, act ing together freely and cordially, animat ed by a common Impulse and a common Interest, will result in still closer rela tions of International comity, and a high er prosperity for all. May God's blessing rest upon this worthy enterprise and upon those who shall labor for its welfare. I now declare the Philadelphia mus eums formally opened." A PRETTY INCIDENT. A pretty Incident followed the presi dent's speech. As he concluded Mayor Warwick stepped forward and Intro duced to the audience "the leading lady of tho land, who had, with the presi dent, favored Philadelphia with their presence today." Mrs. McKlnley with a' few ladles, wbb seated in a private box at tho side of the stage, and as the mayor finished, the assemblage rec ognizing her, arose to their feet, the men cheering and the Jadies saluting by waving their handkerchiefs and clap ping their hands. Mrs. McKlnley, re maining seated, graciously bowed her acknowledgements of the unexpected compliment. Dr. William Pepper, president of tho Philadelphia Commercial museum, then explained the objects and alms of the museum for the advancement for which this conference had been called. He said it had been organized for the purpose of 'promoting the trade with foreign countries and particularly with the object of obtaining Information rel ative to the world's markets and all trade conditions in foreign lands, which might lead to an increase of our export trade. Henry W. Peabody, of Boston, pres ident of the National Advisory board of the museum, spoke at some length on the possibility of a material increase in our export trade. He said the mu seum was unique In that it was for the public benefit without pecuniary gain for the city in which it is located. The presence of the delegates from tho southern republics he said shows an In terest in our affairs which is highly appreciated and It betokens a closer friendship in the future. PAIR BICYCLIST ATTACKED. Dragged from Ilor Wheel and Severe ly Choked. Clayton) N. J June 2. Miss Neta Crane, a comely woman, who resides In Porchtown, wbb riding leisurely home on her bicycle, after her day's work In Silver's shirt factory here, last night. She wns pedaling slowly along a road which runs through a lonely piece 'of woods when a strange man suddenly sprang out and dragged her from her wheel. The man seized her by the throdt, choking hcrj severely, and at tempted, to drag her Into the woods. Miss Crane struggled valiantly, but was no match for hf r assailant. Final ly she cried that oj friend of hers was following closely and this f lightened the brute, who fled.) The marks of his fingers were visible on Miss Crane's throat when she reached home. The parents of Miss Crane accompa nied her to the office of .Justice Van Hook, In Newfleld, this morning. There she swore to a complaint against Caleb Green, a glassblowcr of Elmer, as her assailant. A warrant ws Issued for him but he has thus far eluded arrest. ENGLISH BIMETALLISTS. Annual Convention of the League Is Opened at Manchester-Hope for Our Mission. Manchester, England, Juno 2. The annual meeting of the Bimetallic league kopened here this morning. There wns a large attendance, including over fifty delegates from labor associatlons.most ly Lancashire spinners nnd weavers. The Lord Mayor of Manchester presid ed and welcomed tKe delegates. Let ters of reEret were road from Lord Aldenham, head of the firm of Anthony Glbbs & Sons, a director of the Bank of England; the first lord of the treas ury, A. J. Balfour; the president of the local government board, Henry Chap lin; Alfred de Rothschild, the consul general for Austria; the duke of Fife, son-in-law of the Prince of Wales; the Marquis of Lome, the husband of Princess Louise of England and oth ers. The annual report of the league ex pressed the deepest regret at the death of General Francis A. Walker, of Bos ton, classed ns. "one of the greatest economic authorities of th'e century." Continuing, the report said the most Important event of the year was the election for president In the United States, "when Bryan polled 6,GOO,000 votes on the platform of national bi metallism, and McKlnley polled 7,000,000 votes on a platform pledging him to promote International bimetallism." The report then refers to the support alleged to hae been given to interna tional bimetallism by M. Mellne, tha French premier, In the chamber of dep uties, and touches upon the mission to Europe of Senator Edward O. Wolcott, of Colorado, which "was so succecssful that it led to the appointment of the special mission -now in France, to which it is earnestly hoped such co operation will be accorded by leading nations that an international agree ment will be concluded at an early date." The report of the' Bimetallic league concludes as follows: "While the ne cessity for international blmatelllsm was never greater than at present, tho council can with confidence affirm that never since 1873 have the prospects been so hopeful. In view of the serl oub attempt now making to secure a settlement on an International basis, It earnestly calls on all friends of mon etary reform to redouble their efforts during the coming year." Lord Aldenham's letter of regret says: "The greatest evidence of the progress of the cause Is shown in the famous resolution of the house of com mons In March, 1896, and in the prom ises of the chancellor of the exchequer. Such promises are not made and such resolutions are not adopted without the certainty that they are consonant with the general wish of the nation. Our objects will be gained If the United States and France or some other great commercial nation agree to carry the matter through even without England, though it would bronly political wis dom to add our 'forces to theirs. It Is certain that the United States means business and experts success, or the president would no? have sent Senator Wolcott and his colleague to negotiate and it Is satisfactory to know from the chancellor of the exchequer that he will do all he can to facilitate the mis sion." Lord Aldenham's 'letter concludes: "We should not relax our efforts to se cure the wisest solution and equal agreement with the' .United States, France and Germany. If prejudices pre vents this we should do our best to second the efforts of the chancellor of the exchequer and thus make the Amer ican mission successful." The letters of Mr. Balfour and Mr. Chaplin express continued sympathy with the bimetallic movement. GOVERNMENT HAS A SCANDAL. One Alan Corners Specified Goods for Indians Clothing. New York, June 2. There Is a scan dal In the United States Indian de partment of generous proportions, and Commissioner W. A. Jones is here In vestigating. He found that Jn the clothing for Indians the specifications called for "all wool filling, warp 1800 ends; No. 14 black cotton picks, 38 to the Inch," Mr. Jones has found that there are only three mills manufactur ing them, nnd one dealer Wiere lias brough up the output. These peculiar specifications were never called for before. Jobbers h'ave made affidavits that when they tried to bid they were told at the three mills that the dealer alluded to hall bought it all up and they could not even get enough of the satinet to submit samples in competition. Commissioner Lyon says the specifi cations were made while D. M. Brown was commissioner. A new contract will probably be given. Goods In the other cases do not come upto sample . II n ti K Toller Arrested. St. Paul, Juno 2. Charles Zrhau, one of tho two receiving tellers of the Ger man American National bank, was to day arrested at the instance of the bank officials on a charge of grand larceny, (13,000 In cash having disappeared on Sat urday. m An Infirmary Burned. Greenville, O,, Juno 2.-Flre at tho Drake county Infirmary today entirely destroyed tho structure, only the bare' walls remaining standing. Many 'helpless creatures aro wandering about tho farm, some of them partially Insane, Loss total structure will' bo, erected at once. , OBSERVING ITS GOLDEN JUBILEE Second Day's Session ot American Med leal Association. ADDRESS OF PRESIDENT M'KINLEY Tho President Is Warmly Welcomed by tho Convention, nnd Delivers a Pleasing Address -- Papers Are Itcnd by Well-Known Physicians. President Hint's Pnpcr. 'Philadelphia, June 2. JThc second day's session of the golden Jubilee ot the American Medical association showed nn Increase In attendance over the opening session. During the open ing hour a general air of expectancy prevailed, due to the anticipated ar rival of President McKlnley. Prior to the session of tho main body sections In the practice of medicine, surgery nnd anatomy, opthalmology, and laryngology and otology were held. Papers were read by Mark W. Richard son, of Boston; A. P. Ohlmacher, Cleve land; William Osier, Baltimore; J. A. Wlthcrspoon, Nashville; Joseph Ran- DR. NICHOLAS SUNN, President American Medical Association. osh, of Cincinnati; Carl Beck, New York; W. B. Wirt, Cleveland; Robert Randolph, Baltimore; Harold GIfford, Omaha; C. W. Richardson, Washing ton, D. C, and A. E. Prince, Spring field. When the main body had been called to order by President Senn, Dr. Austin Flint read a paper on medicine. He spoke of the great advance that has been made in the field of American medicine and the possibilities 'of the future. The latter portion of his ad dress dealt largely with the result of experiments made by him with respect to the various ailments of humanity. The convention was transacting some ordinary business, When President Mc Klnley entered, accompanied by Dr. Senn, The delegates and their ladles rose en masse and cheered and ap plauded for nearly five minutes. This again broke out when the chief execu tive was formally introduced. Presi dent McKlnley spoke briefly during which he said that while he came to the city for another purpose, yet he could not refrain from dropping In to pay homage to the medical profession and In conclusion said: "I extend to you my very best wishes and hearty con gratulations on this, the semi-centennial of your ass&clatlon." The president then left. He was ac companied by Governor Hastings, May or Warwick, Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt, and Theodore C. Search, president of the National Asso ciation of Manufacturers. While the party was leaving, calls were made for Governor Hastings and that ofllcial be ing Introduced spoke briefly. SILVER DEMOCRATS. Harmony Characterizes the Sessions of the State Convention at Frank fortBryan Endorsed. Frankfort, Ky., June 2. Hatmony characterized today's session of the Silver Democratic state convention on all issues except whenever any point came up involving the Interests of one of the six candidates for appellate clerk. The convention nearly split wide open when the election of a permanent charman came up, over the question upon which ballot the last candidate should be dropped. The platform adopt ed In part was as follows: Resolved, That we hereby reaffirm our faith in the principles set forth and en umerated In tho platform adopted by tho Democratic party In national convention held at Chicago In July, 1896, and we adopt said platform as that of the Democ racy in Kentucky. Second, that the principles adopted and set forth in that platform are the true principles of Democratic faith, and we urge upon all true Democrats to stand by them at all times and under all cir cumstances and conditions. Third, we endorse the canvass made by William J. Bryan, tho nominee of the Democratic party for the presidency In the late election. Wo commend its wisdom, approve It as Just and fair to all parties and all interests of our common country. We recognlzo In him the fear less orator and statesman and the great champion of the people's rights against the moneyed power, the monopolists, syn dicates and trusts, we pledge him the support of a United Democracy In our state. The balance of the platform Is de voted to a denunciation of the Repub lican state administration, to a denun ciation of allowing convict made goods to compete with free labor and to a fe licitation of Senator Blackburn and those who led In his two senatorial fights. There was one dissenting vote out of the 1,000 to the adoption of the report. ATLANTIC CITY OFFICIALS DROPPED. .Heads Cut Off as u .tosiilt of n Jluin- jius in tho Council. Atlantic City, N. J June 2. A rum pus occurred In city council this even ing which resulted in the dismissal of Special Expert Electrician Drysdale, Special Board Walk Inspector C. S. Font and Assistant Clty Solicitor Thompson. The latter Is' also law X Judge of the county. The counclimcn rejected the plans for tho new city hall, which the commissioners favored. The board of health was empowered to go 'ahead with the garbage con tracts but were dented the privilege of buying the land on which to construct the additional crematory necessary. PATRIOTIC PREACHER. Resigned Because tho Church Wns Not Decorated for Vetornns. Youngstown, O., Juno 2. It was learned today that the resignation of Rev. D. D. McSklnning from tho pas torate of the Plymouth Congregation al church was dye to the fact that 'he had Invited the members of Tod Post, G. A. R to attend services Sunday morning, nnd upon their arrival thero were no decorations, not even a flag being displayed. Rev. Mr. McSklnning felt deeply cha grined, and, after criticizing the dea cons severely, presented his resigna tion, which was accepted. PROGRESS ON TARIFF. The Senate Breaks Record for Rapid WorkMr. Tillman on Deck. Washington, June 2. The senate made greater progress on the tariff bill than in any day since the debate opened, completing more than half of the Important metal schedule. The speaking was by the Democratic sena tors, the Republican senators taking no part In the debate except at rare Intervals, to answer questions which would expedite the advance of the bill. Messrs. Jones, Arkansas, and Vest, urged numerous amendments embody ing In the mnln the Wilson rates, but these were rejected with only one ex ception. This exception related to an vils on which Mr. Vest secured a re duction of the committee rate from 2 to 1 cents per pound. It was the first change made without the assent of tho committee and It was due mainly to the listless manner of many senators In voting. Early In the day Mr. Tillman, of South Carolina, secured the adoption of a resolution directing the Judiciary committee to Inquire Into the recent decisions against the South Carolina dispensary law- with a view to report ing such legislation as might be de sirable. GEN. LEE'S PLACE. J. Frank Aldrich of Illinois to Get It. No Change to Be 'Made at Present. Washington, D. C Jiine 2. It leaked out that the president had decided upon two very Important appointments, and that they will be announced shortly. The first Is that of consul general at Havana, now flled by General Fitz hugh Lee. It Is stated on good au thority that the president has prom ised this place to former. Representa tive J. Frank Aldrich, of Chicago, but that the appointment will not be made until the end of this session of con gress, as the president has no desire to swap horses while the situation is so ticklish. Mr. Aldrich has Just finished his sec ond term in the house and declined a renomlnatlon. He has always been very prominent in Chicago politics, and a year ago was a staunch supporter of Speaker Reed for the presidential nom ination. He was a candidate for ap pointment as minister to Belgium, but as that position was promised In ad vance, he is now to be given the con sul generalship at Havana. The posi tion Is worth in good times about $25, 000 per annum. m NAVAL WAR COLLEGE OPENED. An Address Delivered by Hon. Theo dore Rooicyolt. Newport, R. I., June 2. The Naval War college was formally opened this morning with an address by Hon. The odore Roosevelt, assistant secretary of the navy. The address was delivered in the lecture room of the college which was filled with the members of the class and guests. Commander C. F. Goodrich, president of tho War college, presided and Intro duced Mr. Roosevelt who spoke upon Washington's forgotten maxim, namely "To be prepared for war is the mast effectual means to promote peace." Reunion of Luthcruns. Springfield, O., June 2. The second an nual re-unlon of the Luthcruns of Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Michigan was held here today. Several hundred visitors were present. The following addresses were made: "The Lutheran Church of America ns a Trust," Hon, Isaac Mottpr, Lima, O.; "The Dynamic of Conservative Lutheranlsm," Rev. F. J. Shafer, Dela ware, O,; "Equipage for Aggressive Luth eranlsm, Rev. Ezra K. Bell, Cincinnati. Threo Trainmen Killed. Bluefleld, W. Va June 2. Engine No. SE1 on the Norfolk and Western railroad blew up near Christlansburg, Va and killed Joseph Waskie, an engineer, whose home wasat Radford; James Gillespie, a fireman, and Flagman William Byrne, of Roanoke. THE NEWS THIS MORNING. Weather Indications Todayi Partly Cloudy; Slightly Warmer. 1 (General) Interest in Dynamite Case. McKlnley at the Commercial Muteum, Observing Its Golden Jublleo. Banquet at the Bourse. 2 (Sports) Eastern League Base Ball Games. Player's Averages In Eastern Leacruo. 3 (State) Whitney's Weekly Budget of News. Amatiur Ball Notes, 4 Editorial. Commt-nts of the Press. 5 (Story) Tho Shearer's Wages. C (Local) Grand Jury Makes Final Re turn. Surrender After a 30 Years' War. 7 (Local) Flooded Mines May Resume. Market for Coal Is Much Stronger. 8 (Local) West Side and City Suburban. 0 Lackawanna County Nows Grand Jury Makes Final Returns (Concluded). 10 Neighboring County Happenings, (Financial and Commercial, I INTEREST IN DYNAMITE GASE The Attendance Largely Increased at Blooms burg Yesterday. STAR WITNESSES HEARD L Dora Moharter Gives Start ling Testimony. Remembers Having Seen Clifton Knorr Plnco Powder in His Moth er's Cup Ilnil Also Heard Him Ex press n Desire to Blow Up Waller. Moro Evidence Is Given Concerning tho Life nnd Character of Shllio Gast Rncy Testimony of Mrs, Ilrubnkcr. Bloomsburg, Pa., June 2. Interest in the Wlnterstejen dynamfte trial in creases as the trial progresses. The at tendance today being tho largest of any previous session. The first witness to day was Mrs. J. R. PhlllippI, of Read ing, who testified to the bad character of Sally Gast. Dora Moharter, who Is a star' witness for the defense, was then called. She said she lived with Mrs. Knorr, Clifton Knorr's mother, for eight years as a servant. She remembered having seen Clifton place a powder In his mother's cup and when she spoke to him about It he said to say nothing about It as his mother might think he was trying to poison her. Witness said Bhe heard Clifton say he would like to blow up Waller as It was his fault that he could not get money. She contradicted herself slightly In her cross-examination, but the main part of her testi mony was unshaken. Daniel WIngert, nn attorney, of Read ing, testified that he met Knorr In WIntersteen's ofllce and heard him say he would have no trouble If It was not for Waller. He said Waller stood In his way of getting money from the Knorr estate. Policeman Gehret, Geo. Culver, ex-Policeman Clouse and Law rence Bressler, all of Reading, all swore that Mrs. Sally Gast had a bad reputation, James Lord, a clerk of the Colonial hotel, Reading, at one time a close friend ot Clifton Knorr, testified that he and Knorr on a trip to Boston, registered false names. Mr. Lord start ed to recite an assault upon Agnes Dewees, by which the defense was go ing to prove that Knorr was a master in crime before Wlntersteen Is alleged to have taught him, but the prosecu tion objected on the grounds that It was not admlssable. Court sustained the objection. Mr. Lord said he saw Knorr have a piece of lead pipe with which he. It Is claimed, assaulted the Dewees woman. A MODEST HUSBAND. Mr. Brubaker, of Reading, was called and said that he was with Mrs. Bru baker every night they were In Read ing, and that Wlntersteen was not In timate with his (Brubaker's) wife. Mrs. Brubaker furnished some racy testi mony. She stated that she and her husband lived with Sally Gast for some time last summer, and that she knew that It was a house of Ill-fame, that she sometimes "entertained" her friends and that Mr. Brubaker knew of this nnd made no objection to It. She acknowledge taking a drive over the Neverslnk road with Wlntersteen, Sal ly Gast and another woman. After the hearing of this witness, court adjourned until tomorrow. CRISIS AT MADRID. Senor Canovas Bel Castillo Tenders the Queen the Resignation of tbe Cabinet. Madrid, June 2. The premier, Senor Oanovas Del CaBtlllo, has tendered to the Queen Regent the resignation of the cabinet, owing to the difficulty the ministers experience in carrying on the government in view of the parliamen tary situation caused by the refusal of the liberals to take part in the delib erations of the cortes. This attitude of the liberals is due to tho personal encounter between the Duke of Tetu an, the minister for foreign affairs, and Professor Gomas', a liberal senator, on May 21, when the duke slapped tho face of the senator after a heated de bate on tho Morgan belligerency resolu tion adopted by the United States sen ate. The Queen Regent will hold a cabin et council tomorrow In order to discuss the situation. The Herald's Weather Forecast. Now York, June 3. Herald's forecast! In the Middle states today, fair to partly cloudy, warmer and rather sultry weather and freh southerly and southeasterly winds will prevail, followed by rain and local thunder showers in the western and lake districts ot this section, and by light rain at night In tho Delaware and Hudson Valleys. On Friday, partly cloudy to cloudy, slightly warmer or more sultry weather will prevail with fresh southerly winds, shifting to southwesterly to west ward In the afternoon, followed by thun der sto-ms. - Dcnth Cunio Without Wnniiug. Salem, O., June 2. Samuel Waller, liv ing about three miles southwest of this city, dropped dead this morning with heart disease, while working on a milk stand on the road in front of his home. Waller was a young mairled man, and leaves a wife and one child. Attacked Ills NIster-ln-Lnw. Morgantown, W. Va Juno i. Arthur J, Murray was Jailed today for threaten ing to kill his 10-year-oUl sister-in-law, Surah Wolfe, Murray will probably be Indicted for attempted criminal assault upon the girl. He has a wife und two children.
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