m"!! Stibitne. TWO CENTS. THV PAGE'S. SCHANTON, PA., SATURDAY MORNING, JUNE 2, 1900. TEN RAGES. Vf TWO CENTS; -7 v7" TT " m fc rtp V lrTTVr vMt -w- r -T v J j0U. T ?- " LORD ROBERTS STILL SILENT Bfo Definite News Regard ing the Situation at Pretoria. COMMUNICATION BARRED Imtcst Messages Assert That tho Burghers Aro In n. Stato of Pnnio and Pretoria Is Controlled by a Vigilance Committee Another Re port That Kruger Has Beon Cap tured Citizens of Pretoria May Not Have Beon Ablo to Carry Out Plans for Peaceful Entry by the British Soldiers Hard righting May Bo Necessary London, June 3, 3.45 a, m. Lord Rob erts continues silent regarding Pre toria, probably because he cannot wire of events from his own knowledge. Lourenzo Marques, where all tho now from the Boor tide Is rehandled, cables that communication with Pretoria Is now suspended. Some messages by courier havo reached Lourenzo Marques, but none Of later date than Wednesday, These assert that the burghers are In a state of panic, and that Pretoria Is being controlled by a vigllanco committee. Lourenzo Marques again sends the re port that President Kruger has been captured. The News Blank gives rise to n suspicion that the citizens at Pre toria may have not been able to carry out their plans for securing tho peace ful entry of Lord Roberts and sparing the city the horrors of a siege. Tho peace party appearod to be In the ascendant: and, as soon as Presi dent Kruger and his cabinet left Pre toria, to organize a new capital tho citizens ordered tho commandants to withdraw some of the troops from the defense, perhaps with tho view of keep ing order In the town. If messengers were sent to the British, or If the British, being two hours' march from Pretoria, on 'Wednesday, entered It then or at any time prior to Friday noon. Lord Roberts would certainly have telegraphed this fact. Hence, it looks as though there was a Boer force between Pretoria and Johannesburg. New Eloments, These soldiers trekking back toward Pretoria, some of them fresh from the fight with General Ian Hamilton, would have brought a new element Into the situation and would probably Over-rule the peaco committee, taking tho direction of affairs out of tholr hands. If this has happened, the British may, as the Daily Chronicle says, see some "hard lighting before tho British Hag tiles over Pretoria, for even if tho Boers held only three forts standing close together on tho hills south of the town, they would be in a position to stand a Mego. Tho Boers, according to a special dispatch from Lorenzo Marques, have re-entered tho northeastern territory Of the Free State and are engaged with the British near Ventersburg and Har rissmlth. It Is reported from Amsterdam that the best rooms at Hot Haasje, one of tho principal hotels there, havo been engaged for President Krugor's occu pancy from June 25. General Buller is moving slowly against the Boor flanks. Bosr Cruelty. A despatch from Vrrburw. fltp,i May 30, says: "During the occupation of this place by tho Boers they Hogged the natives for slight offences. A whip and sev eral cords knotted and salted were found at tho police station. A boy who brought a letter to a woman recolved twenty-five lashes and another who sympathized with him received fif teen." Lady Georglana Curzon has cabled 1,700 pounds to provide comforts and luxuries at Mafoklng. London, June 1 (4.30 a. m.). Tho Times has tho following from Lou renzo Marques, dated Juno 1: "Reports of the most conflicting character aro current hero, duo to tho activity of the Boer agents. While dne section declares that President Kruger hna returned to Pretoria for the purpose of arranging terms of sur render, another asserts that the Brit ish have been repulsed outside of Pre toria. Nothing deflnlto Is known hero regarding Mr. Kruger's whereabouts or tho situation In tho Transvaal." GERMAN PAPERS OBJECT. tfiuilt Is Pound with Lord Roberto Proclamation. Berlin, June 1. Various Oermon newspapers take exception to the terms of the proclamation which It Is dald Lord Roberts will Issue on the oc cupation of Pretoria by the British troops, especially regarding the treat ment of non-combatants as opposed to combatant burghers. Tho Vosslen che Zeltung says: "Were the Boers who have honor ably fought for their country to lw punished after the conclusion ot peace the civilized powers would haw causo to protist. Any detention or trial of president Kruger would be contrary to the traditions of International law, a general amnesty being tho logical result of peace. "Lord Robetts proclamation would far exceed tho customs of civilized Warfare, which bos never punished the combatants, no matter how ob noxious to the conqueror. Wo hope that subsequent publications will put It In eccord with the principle of In ternational law. Nobody must be punished for having fulfilled the duty ot a citizen. England wages war against the republics, not against their Individual Inhabitants." The latest news from South 'Africa Is much commented upon, the papws generally inking It foi granted that the war 'will soon be over, and the ro publics will ccaw to exist s political entitles and that Dutch lnfluenca will be sut merged. ROSEBERY'S LETTER. Sontlments Expressed in Messago to the Plymouth Mercury. London, Juno 1. In connection with tho rurncrs current of Lord Rosebcry's willingness to resume the leadership of the Liberal party, If tho majority of the party deslros it, he Is regarded as having embodied his principles In the following letter, sent tonight to tho Plymouth Mercury, a liberal organ, on tho occasion of its fortieth anniver sary. After formally congratulating the paper, Lord Rosebery proceeds: This anniversary cnituu t a remarkable mo ment. It finds fiction annihilated by the war in which the great num ol Iht nation desires to stand ehoulder to shoulder for the war. With all its eun.es It ma ultimately brine a blessing. It may bracn u; the nation. It mar mould a nation. It my unltu a nation. It mint make & nation take stock ot ltiolf and etnmlno its elc ficlincles. Under the circumstances the (unc tion ot the prtve, always Important, lias supreme valua at such a Juncture. It mutt be sincere. It must divest Itself ol the- inert catchwords and Impulses o( die party and educate the peo ple without tear and without partiality It limn Ik; prepared to discard the obsolete shibboleths to search out abuses, to disregard persons, to be lniltrnt In pressing for necetisry reforms, so cial, educational and administrative, and If need be, constitutional and moreover, with regard to some appreciation of the destinies and ie sponslbillties of the empire. We stand at tho parting; of the ways. Will Itrituln flinch or fal ter In her world wlds task. How Is she brat to pursue It? What new forrcs and Inspiration will it need? What changes does It Involve? This aro questions requiring clear night, cool courage and freedom for formula It la b-eausc I be Here the mercury Is facing this crisis In our fortunes In a bold, liberal spirit, that I petit 11 message of hearty good will. SONS OF CONFEDERATES SEND KINDLY MESSAGE A Resolution of Appreciation of tho Sentimonts of Oeneial Sickles la Passed at Louisville, Louisville, June 1. Biscto Hlndman, of LoulsI!le, was elected commander-in-chief of the United Sons of Confed erate Veterans at their second day's session. The report of the committee to erect n monument to the women of the Confederacy was adopted. It rec ommended that a committee of ono from each stato In the confederation be appointed by the commander-in-chief, this committee to appoint sub committees to raise funds for a monu ment. For upwards of half an hour today tho convention was In an uproar over a resolution presented by W. H. Bur gynn, of North Carolina, to the effect that the convention of confederate vet erans regards with appreciation the language of General Daniel E. Sickles, the orator of the annual reunion of the. Army of the Potomac, at Fredericks burg, In which he mentioned most kindly men of tho Confederacy and the resolution said the Confederates reci procated the feeling shown toward them by the men of tho Army of tb Potomac The author of tho resolu tion said he had been present at the meeting at Fredericksburg and had heard the kindly sentimonts expressed by tho soldiers of the north and he desired tho passage of the resolution merely as a matter of courtesy. Rev. K. W. Hill, of Mississippi, se cured the oyo of tho chairman at this point. Ho read the resolution and strongly urged its adoption, saying that the man who would voto against It was not worthy of the name of soldier. General S. D. Leo also urged the adoption of tho resolution. Colonel Shepherd came to the front of the platform and cried: "Voto It down! Voto It down!" He was met with applause and cries of "Sit down!" General Gordon finally restored order and In response to the call for his opinion, came to the front with e. smllo on his face, and said: "I trust the time will never come, whllo I stand on southern ground or among the chivalrous men of the south, when I will refuse to send a kindly message to an enemy. I know the sender of this message. On the heights of Gettysburg he stood gallantly In front of my lines and it was bullets that Bnt him to tha rear with a leg off. For me, I am going to reciprocate the kindly message of tho northern soldier." Wild cheera greeted this declaration. Tho question was put.and It was adopt ed with a roar of assent. Mr. Hlndman was elected commander-in-chief by acclamation. James Mann was re-elected commander of the department of Northern Virginia. At tho completion of tho oleotkm tho con vention adjourned. WHITE MURDER OABR. Stirling, Irory and Perry Aro Hold by Coroner's Jury. Philadelphia, June 1. Tho coroner's Jury in tho case of Prof. Hoy White, law instructor of the University of Pennsylvania, who was brutally mur dored last Saturday night week, today rendered a verdict holding the negroes, Stirling, Irory and Perry, responsible for the crime. Tho three men wore committed to prison to await tho ac tion of the grand Jury. Stirling, who was arrested In Tron ton, several days after tho murder, still protests his Innocenco, although the other two Insist they were with him when he struck Prof. White with a heavy iron bolt. Times Stook Increased. Harrisburg, June 1. Th Times compiny of PhlledslpMa, the recent purchasers ot the Times, newspaper formerly eontrollrd by the estate of Trent MtUugblln, today Increased lu capital stock from 10O,0O0 to 1700.000, Ths head of the new company Is Charlua T. KlnJred, formerly general agent of the IliDidelphU and Reading In this city. Corporations Chartered, Harrlsburg, June I, Among the corporations chartered si ere the following: Farmers' and Merchants' bonk, Greens tile, Merrer county, cap. ilal $50,000; the New Homestead Street Kail way company, capital $10,000; the Pittsburg, ninghamton and Eastern rallnay, capital fJOO,. 000; Traders' Coal company, of Scranton, capital, $21,000. REQUEST MADE FOR RELIEF FOR INDIA CONGRESS ASKED TO AID THE FAMINE SUFFERERS. Senator Parkin Presents tho Reso lution und It Brings Down n Boor Speech from Senator Halo Mr. Aldrlch Injects a Little Barcasm. Tha Matter Is Finally Rvfsrrod to Committee, Washington, Juno 1. At tho opening of the senate today Mr. Perkins (Cal). presented a petition from organizations and Individuals of his statu asking congress to mako an appropriation for the relief of the famishing people In India, and he asked that It be referred to tho committee on appropriations. Senator Perkins said he was not In possession of sufficient Information to enable him to prepare a proper resolu tion dealing with the question. In 1S97 he had asked for and procured a Bhlp to carry to India provisions donated by tho people of California, Oregon, Wash ington, Nebraska, Kansas and Iowa. The provisions uggreguted 4,000 tons. No ofllclal acknowledgement of that donation over had been received, so far as he was aware. He hesitated now, therefore, to press a resolution looking to the relief of tho people of India, lest the government of Great Britain might not look with favor upon the action of congress In sending to India unsolicited alms, Just as It might not look with favor upon a friendly Intervention by this government in tho South African war. Senator Hale's Speech. "The world has been horrified, almost stupefied," interrupted Mr. Hale (Me.), speaking with deliberate emphnsls, "at tho suffering now being endured In In dia. That is tho chief of England's colonies. The pestllenco and famlno are appalling to the Imagination. Whole families aro being wiped out of existence; the babe lies dead beside Its mother. The situation Is awful. Now, the senator comes hero with a pro position that we should appropriate money for tho relief of thche people. I should like to ask the senator what England has done for the peoplo of India, She has spent tens and hun dreds of millions of dollars In atrlklng down and crushing republics. It is the most brutal manifestation ot streneth against liberty and weakness that tho world has ever seen, and I am moved, therefore, to ask the cenator what Great Britain has dono to relieve the suffering of 'her Indian subjects. What has he in the way of Information upon this point? What Information has he ns to England's action In this matter while she Is spending hundreds of mil lions in destroying Hho Boor repub lics?" Shaft from Mr. Aldrlch, As Mr. Perkins was about to reply, Mr. Aldrlch (R, I.) remarked causti cally: "It does seem strange that we can not have a petition presented here without having two or three political speeches made upon It," "What do you mean by political speeches?" Inquired Mr. Hare. "It does not seem at all necessary," replied Mr. Aldrlch, "that the presen tation of a petition should call out pro Boer or other speeches. I do not be llevo tho senate or the country desires any enlightenment upon that subject." "My remarks were called out," said Mr. Hale, "by the suggestion that tho government should Interpose for tho relief of the starving people of India, I nsked a question and I want an iTn swer to it." Mr. 1'erklns, In replur said ho fully realized the force of ir. Hale's ques tion. "I nm not asking the senate to take action at this time. I ask that tho memorial be referred to tho committee on appropriations in order that the members of tho committee may caro fully consider tho subject," Tho petition was so referred. Mr, Teller, of Colorado; Mr. Allen nnd Mr. Pettlgrew, of South Dakota, re plied to Mr. Hanna, all speaking In a political vein. The bill finally was re turned to conference. Seventy-nine private pension bills were passed and also tho military academy appropriation bill. The mili tary academy bill carries amendments making General Miles and nil future commanders of the army lieutenant generals and General Corbln a major general. Consideration of the last of appropriation bill, the deficiency bill, was begun but wan not completed. MR. LEVY WANTS REPORT. Bill Calls for Monthly Statement from Commissioner General. Washington, June 1. Representative Levy, of New York, today Introduced the following bill In the house: "That on nnd after the passage of this act the power vested In the com missioner general for tho United States to the Paris exposition of 1900 to em ploy experts and other necessary offi cers of clerks, and to disburse appro priation Incident to the participation of the United States In said exposition is heroby transferred to the secretary of state, which shall mako such ap pointments, and disbursements as may bo now or hereafter appropriated. "The commissioner general for the United States to the Paris exposition of 1900 Is hereby directed to render a monthly report to the secretary of the stato of tho number of employes, their occupation nnd salaries. That the re report authorized under the act of June 30, 1899, giving tho results of tho exposition shall bo prepared under the direction of tho secretary of stato," Steamship Arrivals, Kew York. June 1. Arrivedi Kaiser lrteuVr. leh, from Hamburg, Cleared: Lucanla, Micr pool; Kaiser Wllhelm II, Naples, Genoa, etc.; Potsdam, Itotterdam via Houlogne. Cherbourg Arrives!: August Victoria, New York) for Hamburg. Uovllle Siiledl Ethiopia (from Olasgow), Kew York. Drowtiead rasuedt Oeorgie, XeV York for Liverpool. NO Requisition for Taylor, Frankfort, June 1, Governor Peckham hfu as yet made no requisition on Governor Mount, of Indiana, for the eitradltlon of former Governor W, 8. Taylor, under the ssaitmt Issued recently in connection with the Ccxbcl anamination. One ot the features of the Paris Exposition which Is prorlng equally Interesting to the Parisian and visiting forelRner Is the repro duction of the buildings of old Paris. They arc built along the bank of ths Seine, and a goad view of them Is enjoyed from the Innumera ble small boats which are popular with Exposition guests. THE HOUSE DEFEATS TRUST AMENDMENT Afllrmatlvo Voto la 38 Short of tho Requlslto Two-thirds Fivo Demo crats Voto with Republicans. Washington, June 1. The house of representatives today, after a lively debate extending over two days, de feated the Joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment empowering congress to regulate trusts. It requires a two-thirds vote under the constitu tion to adopt an amendment to ths constitution. The vote stood: Ayes, 154; nays, 1SL Tho afllrmatlvo vote, therefore, was 38 short of tho requisite two-thirds, 192. five Democrats, Messrs. Campbell, ot Montana, Nappen, of Massachusetts; Scudder, of New York; Sibley, of Penn sylvania, and Thayer, of Massachu setts, and ono sllverlte, Mr. Newlands, cans for the rpsnlntlnn. nnd twn Ten- I publicans, Mr. Loud, of California, nnd McCall, of Massachusetts, with the Democrats against It. These were the only breaks from party lines. The Populists voted solidly against the' resolution, Tho debate preceding the vote had a strong political flavor throughout and was at times very per sonal. The features were tho closing speeches of Mr. Dearmond (Dem., Mo.) and Mr. Llttlefleld (Rep., Maine) for their respective sides and tho short speech of Mr. MCCalt, of Massachu setts, against the resolution. Mr. McCall has distinguished himself before during this session in opposing the action of his colleagues on the Porto Rican bill. His action today was unheralded and therefore attracted the more attention. At the night session the bills to ratify the treaties made by the Dawes com mission with the Cherokee and Creek Indians were passed, and at (MB tho house adjourned. MUST ACCEPT WEISS. Courts Docido That His Namo Shall Bo Placod on tho Republioan Tickot at Lebanon. Lebanon, Pa., June 1. udgo Hnd llch, of Derks county, presiding today In tho Lebanon county court, declared Illegal the resolution recently adopted by the Republican county committee, requiring nil candidates for congress nnd state legislature to pledge them selves to abide by tho party caucus decisions County Chairman Charles K. Havard declined to place tho name of Dr. Samuel Weiss, antl-Quav candi date for re-election to the state sen ate, upon the ticket, owing to the Lit ter's refusal to sign the required pledge. Dr. Weiss asked for a man damus compelling the chairman to print his name, and argument was heard today. Chairman Havard'a counsel contend ed that as the county committeo Is the sole Republican organization in the county, It has the right to make Its own rules. Counsel for Dr. Weiss raised tho point of the Irregularity of the rule In that It Inlluences legislation. Judge Kndllch decided that when a senator or other legislative ofllclal took the oath of olllce he censed to represent any party, but became tho represen tative of the people, and tho signing of a pledge by which he might assist legislation opposed to the hest inter ests of the people conflicted with his oath of office. Judge Endllch gave notice that he would Instruct the coun ty chairman to print the namo ot Dr. Weiss on tho ticket. LANTELL RESPONSIBLE. But tho Coroner's Jury Itecommonda Shorter Houra for Operators. Philadelphia, Juno 1. The coroner's Jury today held William A. Lantell, a switch towor operator, employed by tho Baltimore nnd Ohio Railroad com pany, responsible for the freight wreck In the tunnel under Twenty-fifth street, on the night of May 13, which resulted In the death of nn engineer and lire man. Lantell admitted sloeplng at hla post. He wai committed to await tho ac tion of the grand Jury, but later went Into court and on a writ of habeas corpus was admitted to ball In the sum of $1,000. The Jury recommended that In future eight hours, Instead of twelve, should constitute a day's work, and two men bo stationed In switch towers, more modern devices be employed at signal stations and tunnols bo lighted and ventilated. m . Made Blind by the Eclipse, Lancaster, June 1. Mm. M. IL MeCartlsts.T, cf Coneetog-a Center, near here, has become blind In one cyo a a rrtult ot (taring too long at tna rclinte of the tun on Mondaj, She natcheU It cloudy for a long time both through emolced Claw and with the netted eye. Her right be came dim and grew tleadlly worse until today the wot unable to tee with that t)t. BUILDINGS OF OLD PARIS. LIETJT. HAZZARD DROPPED. Disappeared from His Post at Tampa on Fobruary 28. Washington, June 1. Dy the direc tion of the president, First Lieutenant Samuel C. Hazzard, First United States artillery, has been dropped from the rolls of the army for desertion, to tuke effect May 21. Tho full details of the ca&e are not yet forthcoming. Lieu tenant Ha7zard was stationed at Tam pa, Fla., and disappeared from that post Feb. JS last, since which time nothing has been heard of him. It Is reported that before his departure he cashed a number of worthless checks and borrowed a large sum of monev; also that he was short in his accounts. Another nlleeatlon was that ho had run off with a. woman with whom ho hud become Infatuated and from whom It Is said ho borrowed tB.OOO. A gen eral order was Issued for his arrest, but he managed to evade the oflleors. What aggravates his offense Is that he leaves a wife and family In New York. Ltentenant Hazzard Is a native of Pennsylvania and a gradauto of the United States military academy of the class of June, 1893. Ho reached the grade of first lieutenant In March, 1SSJ, Prior to his assignment to duty In Florida he occupied the Important post of adjutant at the military academy. He Is dropped ns a deserter under the statute authorizing such action In the case of nn offlcer absent without leave for a. period of ninety days. M'COY DEFEATS BONNER. The Summit Boy on His Knees in the Thirteenth Round. New York, June 1. Kid McCoy add ed another to his long list of victor ies at the Broadway Athletic club to night by defeating Jack Bonner, of Summit, Pa., In the thirteenth of what was to have been a 25-round bout at 16', pounds. It took all of McCoy's cleverness and hord hitting capabili ties to bring the big miner down. It was fast and clever boxing in which both men did some good work. Both men were In good condition. The bet ting odds wero I to 1 in MioCoy'B favor. Bonner was groggy aftor the ninth round. Ho was down for sir seconds In the tv.elfth round and when he got up McCoy went at htm with lefts and rights In all directions. Bonner rushed In the thirteenth, landing left on chest. McCoy landed left on eye and right on body. Bon ner tried to got back In the most plucky manner, but McCoy was all over htm and nftor a right on tho body from the Kid, Bonner slipped to his knees and as ho was unable to go on the Pennsylvania, man's seconda threw up the sponge. In the preliminary bout Al Levy, of New York, defeated Bammy Smith, of New York, In twsjrre rounels at 110 pounds. AOADBMY OF WBDIOIWB. Will Be Held for Sight Days at At lantic Oity. Atlantic City, June L Beginning to day with a meeting of the American Academy of Medicine, thin city twill for the next eight days be the cen tral point for medical men from all over the United States, as In addition to the above there will be a convoca tion of the health boards of tho United State3, Canadrjand Mexico, a conven tion of the National Confederation of State Medical Examining and Licens ing boards and a three days' session of the National American Medical aa soclntlon. The subjects which will be brought beforo tho various bodies, while largely technical, are of consid erable Importance to the medical world. The sessions of the American Academy of Mcdlclno will continue until Tuesday. The National Confederation of Stato Mtdlcal Examining and Licensing boards will also hold forth on the final day of the former association nnd for tho following three days tho various sections of tho National American Medical association will hold special eesslons. Forbes Knocked Out. CtiIOKO, Juna X. Oecar Gardiner kimkoj out Harry rorbet tonlnht at the k'urt Dearborn Ath ldtlc club In the first round of what wae lo have been a alz-round go. Ihe men had been flgKt Inir onlr about a mlnutand a half anJ wvrc mixing It up llvelr when luddc-nb Oardlner trpprd In close and caught Forbes with a ehort right Jolt In tha pit ot the ttomteh. rorb.i fell to the floor and rolled around In agon until counted out, when lteferw GcutTie Silcf car ried him to hla comer. DEATHS OF A DA"7, lancoatc, Juno 1. rorne Duehman, aged t7, the oldest resident ot Lancaster, tiled at Ms home this afternoon. He waa born in Kaaton township, and was a farmer ind later was a clerk and ecrlrrner. He enjoyed good health till a couple of months ego. Kew York, June 1. The death la announced of Itev. John O. Lowrle, P. P., at East Orange, K. J., on ot the fornnort mtarfonazy writers la tin Presbyterian church. THE NEWS THIS 3I0BNIXU Weather Indications Todnyi LOOAU SHOWERS COOLER. 1 General V arshlps of th Pcnwrs Cither Ho fore China. Iloers Mill Hold Pretoria. Itctjucst for Relief for India. I General Nortbcistcrn Pcnnsjrh snta. Financial and Commercial. 8 local Sunday School Lesson for 'ftanonw. Ilelltous News of the Week Kound Aliout the Cuuntj fcdltnrlaU Kwa and Comment, ( Local Social and Ppiso One Woman'a View fl Local Contest Probable In the Amcrman Es tate. Large Cigar FVtory Will Locate Hero. 7 Local-Bribery Ciuca Win Bo Wed Itcgu- larly. Michael Mrwsach ArrvstesV, 8 Local Wst Scranton ami Suburban. 0 Dase Ball News and Comment. 10 Local Live News of Industrial World, Dun's ltericw of Trade. PRESIDENT VISITS THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY Warmly Welcomed by tho Rector, Professors and Students Mr. Mo- Kinley's Remarks, Washington, June 1. The president, nccompanled by Secretaries Long and Cortelyou, this afternoon visited the Catholic university. They wero re ceived at the residence of tho rector, who, with Dr. Garrlvan, the vice rec tor, escorted them to McMahon hall, where they met the professors and stu dents, who gavo tho party an enthusi astic greeting. The rector made a speech of welcomo to tho presfsjont on his Hrst visit to tho halls of the uni versity, expressing the honor tho uni versity felt nt the visit. Presldont McKinley, In responding, said: "I cannot refrain from responding in a few words for the most gracious welcomo given me on behalf of tho university by tho honored rector of this institution I am pleased to meet both tho faculties and pupils of this Institution of learning. I have been glad to note building after building rising on these grounds in the list half dozen years and I nxtend to you my cordial congratulations. It is most ngreeablo to mi', with nil tho burdens of responsibility which rest upon me in tho great olllce which was bestowed upon me by tho people to take this relaxation from my duties and receive the warm and hearty welcome of the professors and students of this university. This nation is in ad vance of every other nation of the world In the matter of educational ad vantages and opportunities. There Is no excuse for any young man. no mat ter what mny be his condition, no matter how narrow hln surroundings and limited his resources, he may re ceive an education which will fit him for tho cares nnd responsibilities of Hfo. No nation In tho world is In greater noed of educated young men than tho American nation. They are the pil lars of strength to this republic nnd we need them, It seems to mo, novor morv than at this hour." DR. SHAKESPEARE DEAD. Tho Well Known Scientist Expires from Heart Disoasa. Philadelphia, June 1. Dr. O. n. Shakespeare, a prominent physician of this city, died suddenly today In his rooms at the Hotel Walton of heart disease, Mrs. Phakospeare had Just loft the room on her way to their country home and tho doctor had or dered a barbor to come to his room. When the latter reached the apart ment the doctor wan dead. Ho hnd been troubled with heart disease for several extra. Dr. Shakebpeare was B yearn old and was horn In Delaware. Ho was a graduate of the University of Penn sylvania and was a member of a number of medical associations in the United States. He was especially commliiloned by President Cleveland In 1885 to Investigate the causes nnd conditions under which Asiatic chol era thrives In Hurope and India, and ho epont a year In that work. Joo Walcott III. Kew York, June 1. Joo Walcott, the well known colored pugilist, li ill with typhoid fttrr at bis quarters, New Dorp. He hai been train ing for aireral bout) and recently caught a vere cold. Unless Walcott recovers rapidly hit natchea with Choynstl and Stlft will bti poet poned. e Robbers Visit to Shellys. Harrtsburg, June 1, llobbera wearing mask! and otherwlie dlspdsed bound and gagged the Shelly family at Grantham, a few mllea from thla city list Light and took all their money and taluablce. FOREIGN WARSHIPS AT TAKU The Russian Have 11,00 Troops from Port Arthur. THE LEGATION GUAR1V Mlnlntor Congor Reports to tho Statr ' Department That tho Arrival ofl' 3C0 Guards to Protoct tho Lefra tions of Russia, Groat Britain, Italy, Japan, Franco and tho TJnls ted States Has Had an Improving 1 Effect on tho Situntlon What Thojj Arc Tho Ta la Hul or Big Kniah Sect Narrow Escapo of the Amorl- can Missionaries in Ohinanfu. ( Shanghai, Juno 1. Twenty- throor warships aro now at Taku, nlno Ru3 Blnn, three British, throe , German three French, two American, two Jap nnesa and one Italian. I In addition to their crewa tho Rn3 sinns havo on board tholr warshlpa ' 11,000 troops from Port Arthur, wlthJJ field equipment. Fourteen thousand' Russian troops nro hold In readlnesd-J, at Port Arthur. ', Washington, Juno 1. Minister Con-a ger, nt Pekln, reports to the state dot partment today that the arrival ofi 350 guardi for the legations of Rus cla, Prance, Great Britain, Italy. Japan and tho United States had tha effect of improving the situation. Ho says that Pekln is much quieter, but that tho Boxers are still nctivo In tho surrounding country. London, June 1. Tho Pekln corre spondent of the Times, telegraphing Friday, says: "The government gave every facility,, for the arrival of the foreign guards Tho streets wero orderly. "The Russian, as w ell as the FroneJh, were forbidden to land Wednesday, but tho Tsung LI Yamen has apologized, explaining the mistake," Ellsworth, Me., Juno 1. Drr Manj L. Burnham, daughter of Orin ft. Burnham, who has charge of tho hos pital or "compound" connected wlthi the Presbyterian mission at Chlnanfu, China, In a recent letter tolls of tho outrages perpetrated by tho Boxers In that vicinity. The letter was written n few days beforo tho massacre of seveinl native Christians In towns near Chlnanfu, and the killing from ambush of twonty-slx soldiers In a Chinese leglment sent to the sceno ofi the massacres. Miss Burnham says: The new goverror at Chlnanfu haa eu-ceedod in quelling all outward rigns ot the Ta la Hut (Ills- Knife sect, or Itosers) In the city. We con. not ge. from the eit, howeer, without n spi-d and much of the mission work Is nt a standstill. The English consul, Mr. Campbell, is still here. Ho haj had two men put to death for tho murder of Mr. llrooks The murder was a cold blooded deed, and sss onl possible becauso cf the antl fre-irn feeling In I'tkln. I tear wo have not hiard th end of tho Big Kniees yet- Ihe new guvernor is doing his duty, but lj crippled by his eutmrdlntte officers. The head of the liosrd of punlhn cnts )ia.s ghen Mr Campbell, tho r.nr.Uh consul, much trouble Both the Kngllsh ard the Americans resident here have asked their representatives to Insist on hla removal. We are quite rale In this rlty, but It has coma to our ears that we had a narrow escape during the old governor's term of otllce. The Dig? Knives, emboldened by olHclsl favor, had do, cldtd to loot our "compout ds" here. This coma to hli ears, and he beheaded two or three rofa whom he had in custedy. From papers It would appear thtt the move ment was (,'olng north, and slowly but decidedly gaining ground. I fear tl at there can only bo peacu In China if it Is partitioned, and It par titioned them rlll i a kng period ot unrcsb and unquiet. , ROBERTS WELL TREATED. Filipinos Will Obaorvo tho Lawa ol War. Manila, June 1. Captain Roberts, of; the Thirty-ilfth regiment, nnd his two missing companions, captured nt Saa Miguel Da Ma umo, province of Bula enn. Island of Luzon, May 29, are still in tho hands of the rebels, who havo communicated to the Americans their Intention to treat tho prisoners well and In accordance with tho laws of war. During last night, Captain Rob erts' wife, who was at San Miguel Da Mayumo, received a note announcing the capture of her husband. The good treatment of tho prisoners continues, and Captain Roberts believes tho reb- els will exchange him and his corai panlons. The first report of tho capture of Captain Roberts and his companions was erroneous. Tho captain, with six HcoutB, was surprised while lunching. Three of tho party were killed and four were cnptuied, of whom ono was wounded. The wounded man was lib crated. Captain Abbott, oC the Forty second regiment, recently met 2J0 Lad rones near Slnallon. Ono American waa killed and the Filipinos hud eight men killed and four wounded. Confcdorato Veterans Moot. Louisville, June 1. At todaj'.i meeting of the Confederate Veterans General (Jnrdon Introduced to tho audltnce Mm Addibun Hats, daughter (f Jrfbrson David. Mlid Yarinu Howell ll.tjeo, granddaughter of Jeff Davis, Mlfs Carrie Smith, of Tennessee, daughter of General Klrby Smith, and Mrs. Otorgo r Pickett. Tor every one ol them the n'sembly rose and cheered cnthusiostlu ally, , WEATHER FORECAST. -f f -f Washington, June 1. rorerast for Bat- 4- unlay anJ Sunday I Eastern IVnnsil- - -s vanh, local abowrrs Saturday with cooler - In tho evening! buntlay fair and cooler; - -T- fresh aoutherly ihiftlnjr. to weiterly -i winds. 4--T- -f -4- I
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