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Show I! flUASSDflOED fBfSS TEUGIAFIie SERVKl t!HH VEATHES Mil f) Icl ME AM) T KOI DM PRICE FIVE CENTS FATAL FIGHT WITHJ3ANDITS EIGHT ARE Results in Mortally Wounding Under-Shari- ff and the Escaps of tbs Were Arrested and Charged With Conspiracy and Murder Citizens' Alliance Demand Reason. RELEASED Thieves. Antelope, Ore., Aug. 6. News has Just reached here that in a battle with horse thieves Under Sheriff James Steele was shot in the mouth early this morning and murtaliy wounded. thieves, who are supposed tef Pos- - beThe un aud named Lull a young fellow named Gibbons, stole sible-Authorit- ies three horses from E. S. Quimhy, Sam Glover and Ray Logan, all ranchers, Friday of last week. Wednesday a telephone message was received from Uridgeman stating that the thieves were in that neighborhood and Deputy Steele and a posse of ten men started in pursuit. Early this morning the posse came one third of this force was In touch wlih the outlawa, who opened men. 6. General Only August Petersburg. A battle of email, shifting engaged in the fighting of July 30 and fire with their revolvers. Kuropat kin's reiiort of then commenced which lusted the with until pick and 1st, 81, August a with norrmenie by the Japanese, troops, the newly arriv- the wounding of Deputy Steele, .when ilncle unimportant skirmish, bringing Kuropatktn's ed regiments are stationed the thieves availed themselves of the ihe military iltuation up to August 4, at European Anping and Anabanshap, where the confusion and escaped. is whet wee expected by the author however, hardest on act la expected to be made. li iN here. It Is believed, ANSWER HAS BEEN FILED. lasted Some of these regiments were raised baa the In lull righting the thet and the tu'o hundred years ago and have great bout at long as puaelble Butte. August 6. The Montana Ore war records. Officers acquainted with forces around Liao Yang are now on the doggej tena- Purchasing company and others filed men aieclare tbat enthe decisive and of eve a desperate the Nan-g- a an answer today in the dlatrict epurt The pause of the past few city dlujnayed at Yushu pass and gagement. Hava la believed to have been long enpass have become only more fierce to the complaint filed by the Butte 'and assume and unyielding under the reverses met Boston company to recover damagesAn ough to enable the Japanese to the sum of $150,000. The suits now their formation, bring up supplies, and by the troops. Experts are diseasing the probable pending on similar complaint, aggremake ready for a grand aaaault upon gate 226,000,000. In tbe answer the dethe powerful positions guarding Liao course of the Impending operations. will try to cap- fendants any there are suits now pendthe Japanese hoursay war la of They the battle and the Yang of such ture either Anping or Anahanshan, ing that would cover the present suits ly expected to occur. An issue whence they will be able to strike Liao if the complaints had been filed in eclipses momentarily Importance in the siege of Port Arthur. The Yang and think it more likely that good faith. These suits, it Is asserted, be selected because are extravagant and unfounded, and bte of the latter place is not likely to Anahanshan! will in the line of advance of are only filed to Injure the credit of destinies of tbat place Influence the immediate the defendants in tbe community. The the campaign, but Liao Yang la closely Generals Okua and Nodsu'a armies an at- answer describes in detail the property tied up with the fortunes of the whole and must be captured before tempt is made to flauk Liao Yang from owned by tbe defendants, and asserts war. The loss of such a position, with that the ore, which it ie alleged they Hi vat accumulations of a tores, would the westward. stole, was In their own property. immediately and perhaps Irreparably In Russian Anahanshan main The Russian at the position position endanger is ns strong as that at Kin Chou. It SOLDIERS ARRIVE FROM ALASKA. llancfaurla. The military authorities do not .enconsists of n precipitous barrier 15 tertain the slightest doubt of General miles long, flanked on the eastward by Seattle, August 6. The United States Kuroilkln ability to repulse an att- the river and on the went by a level transport Buford arrived tonight from empt to capture or cut off Liao Yang. plain, and is Impossible of approach Nome and Skagway, with seven comThe defense there has an Immense adby infantry by either aide. The only panies of Infantry aboard. Companlea vantage, operating within Ibhe small weak spot is to the eastward, where A., B. and . of the Eighth Infantry, go radius of 20 miles, thus enabling Gen. the Japanese may mount heavy guns to Fort 81ocum, N. Y. and Companies Kuropatkln to reinforce promptly any with a, longer range than the Russian I. and M. of the same regiment to Fort weak point. The army at his disposipieces and pour in n flanking fire, it Niagara. Company I of the Thirteen tion is estimated at 150 battalions, beis considered more probable however. Infantry will go to the Presldo, San sides cavalry and artillery, altogether Francisco. All will leave tomorrow, not far short of two hundred thousand the eighth Infantry companies going by (Continued on page eight.) These troops the Great Northern. have Just completed two years service at Alaskan army posts. Ha Clearly Defines Pontion of Party on Reciprocity Affirmative De- in Fighting Has Lasted as Long as 6.- - -- Scnaior Henry Cah-bo- i Lodge opened !V preshlemial campaign In tbe earn si Point Shirley he Wlnthrop this afternoon, when spoke to the North Dorchester Republican club. Senator Lodge devoted his time principally to defining the attitude of the Republicans on the question of reciprocity with Canada. He said in part: "The Republican national convention at Chicago declared as follows: We bell ve in commercial reciprocity whenever reciprocal arrangements can be effected consistent without Injury to the American lalmr or any industry.' The president, in biz reply to Ihe committee on notification sitoke us follows: We believe In reciprocity with foreign nations on the terms outlast lined in President McKinleys speech, which urged Ihe extension of our foreign market by reciprocal agreements whenever they could ha made without Injury to American industry or labor. With thia utterance of President Roosevelt, I agree entirely, and I know no Republicans Who do not agree wilb him precisely as I do." He said: The Republican party la not opposed to reciprocity. On tbe contrary, we who in the last years have given the largest extension ever known to our foreign markets, heartily favor it. What we object to is this attempt to create divisions in our caucuses, endanger our congressmen and our members of the legislature, the being held up aa opposed to a Republican policy which we all support" Boston. Aug. Can Repulse Attempt to Capture i Cut off Liao Yang. rf A DAY OFF STREET PARADE BY UNIONS FOLLOWED BY PICNIC. Packers Worksd Whilt Strikers Played on Drovers Bank at an End. Chicago, August 6. The stockyards striker forgot their animosity and troubles today, long enough to Join in t peaceable demonstration, the first since the strike was called nearly four week ago. In a street several parade mllea In length, fully 25,000 strikers nd their families encircled the stock yards district, marching to music from a dozen hands. The demonstration ended with a picnic at Oswald's Grove, where addressee were made by prominent labor leaders. While those events were in progress there was peace and Qtilet around the Mg plants at the stock yanlu 11,8 Qfwstloa of extending the trike by Involving the teamsters was Abeyance. The committee of allied trades unions which was te ppointed to take the question of or-aeri- out the trucks and coal tean iws met early In the day, but adjourned owing to the merrymaking. The question of shutting off the ice ,he Jrard will also wait until Monday because of tbe picnic, tbe conference which was to have taken Place between President Donnelly and the officers of the Ice Wagon Drivers' Minn being postponed. While , the ;':lk:r,were mt thc,r prt- - kept up their work of killing and nipping. The usual number of nonl union men were received at the differ Plants and put to work. Country s were numerous jij among todays art vale, and In a statement Issued by IM Pickers tonight It is asserted that ,,ke 11x5 would put n in such a position that It will not to dd tto forces of the nd rlnK departments. uJ?frtn The run on the Drovers Trust and Mrlnw Bank came to an end today. "null JT.1D'(,I",3r fronidepositors withdrew fbe bank In the l. morning, but by noon, the run was New York Troubls In Hands of Faction Leaders, Taggart Receives' Callers, New York,. August 6. Chairman Taggart does not expect to be called upon to Interfere or settle the dispute between the factions In. this city, led by Charles F. Murphy on one hand and Patrick H. McCarren on the oilier. It is not the Intention of the McCarren faction to bring the matter to the national committee and up to this time there la no intimation that Murphy faction will ask Mr. Taggart to take a band In the matter. Mr. McCarren was at Tagarta room daring the day, but tbe national esupaign and the conditions In New York were not discussed. Senator Tall faro of Florida, called on Mr. Taggart today and advised him tbat no condition would arise In the south which would need the attention of the committee. The senator has been giving some attention to the situation in West Virginia, and he talked confidently of success in that state. Ex Senator Turner of Washington, recently nominated for governor of that state, told his Democratic frlehda here today that the outlook was hopeful in several western states and especially in Washington, where he said conditions has caused dissensions In the Republican ranks. Several of the Democratic leaders of Delaware called on Chairman Taggart today and told him that the three elec-torivotes of Delaware were sura to be in line for Parker. They assured him that Joseph Holland of Milford, had consented to accept the Democratic nomination for governor and hla nomination would make the success of the entire ticket certain. al OLDEST PENNSYLVANIAN DEAD. 6.' RAILROAD WILL HELP President Francis Appeals to Railroads to Make Rates One Cent a Milo Announced by Illinois Cen- tral. Chicago, Aug. 6. The first reaplt of the appeal of President Francis of the St. Louis exposition to the presidents of the various railroads to come to his assistance in securing a better attendance at the fair, came today when the Illinois Central, the Chicago and .Alton, and other roads gave notice that effective immediately and continuing nntil Septemlier 1st, they excursion! to 8L would run daily Louis from all points within n radius of 100 miles. The rate for these excursions will be one cent n mile, and It Is said that If this plan does not Induce a larger number of people to attend the exposition certain fallroadi will announce still lower rates. DESTRUCTIVE IDAHO FIRE. nearly $100,000 worth of property waa destroyed by fire that .swept Block Bur, a small town between Wallace and Burke, Idaho, Inst night With the exception of a dozen small cottages in each end of the town there is not a building left standing. The fire wa started by a defective fine in the Black Bear Hotel and In an incredibly short time the whole town wu ablaze. Tbe fire wu only stayed after dynamite wits used to destroy several bouse In its path. The power line from Spokane Falls to several mines for running the mills, is burned out and those mines are left BE BUSYTODAY POPULISTS Esopus, August 6. After one of the rjost eventful days since Judge Parbh. ek.h ,P Wtaconln. which at-c- J ker's nomination interest was awakenKhe!t , Any 12 ed tonight by the intimation tbat Forw,nn,n the' U e V?h,rC,li mer Secretary of War Lamont and of turret in the Iasi .1" U. 8. Judge Gray of Delaware will Uret Practice, has been torP depart-- Kanua Populiat Convention Doings probably be visitors at Rosemount r,h!nde1 bjr mem morrow and by a visit which Judge Not Uphold by tho Rank and Fils. Parker received from John C. Sheehan Omaha. August I. A special from of New York, n brother of Williamcon-8. NEW STEERABLE BALLOON. Lincoln uys: The Kansu Populist Sheehan, who is well known In convention will be repudiated by tho nection with the Democracy of New to the pres1PinVpUA1 Aeronutlci Populist party and another conven- York, and in opposition Hail. durin tion will he held. This wu decided ent administration of Tammanyvisit of to the upon at n secret conference held teat Great interest attachesview of tbe in' in Lamont especially for 8. nominee T. H. Tibbeta, by night Tice president; Secretary Defiance of creasing mention of his name for the for governor. the Populist national committee; B. Democratic nomination John C. Sheehan was driven to Rose-mouA. Parker, member of the national late this afternoon from his Populist executive committee and sevbn'i'-.iveral other Populists who are here brother's residence. Judge Parker de preprfd tOT iSa. dared that Mr. Sheehan's presence In looking over the situation. ALL QUIET IN Esopus was without political signifiTHIBET, cance. Judge Parker devoted practiSENATOR VEST UNCONSCIOUS. ,ndiA. August 6. The cally the entire day to his corresponwhile Thib reached - Ha Sweet Springs, Mo., Aug. JL For- dence, whicff had accumulated on his speech of been had sinkworking he rd no mer with is Vest 8enstor gradually ,!H er and tbe closing of his ing. He was almost totally uncon- acceptance, enseals- of court work in tbe 9 o'clock scious at tonight ? REPUDIATE PARTY nt Ji f I I- 1 Chicago, Aug. 6. Union men laid off by the Pullman company last week, when the working force waa decreased, have protested to the Chicago Federation of Labor, that they have been untold they will not be leu they make application for work through the employment bureau of tbe Chicago Employers association. The federation, at n meeting tomorrow, will be naked to take action on the subject. ARRESTED OR POLICE. n, The critical situaarmy is Knropstkin's Wallace. Idaho, August 6. Scores of certain amount of uneasia causing people were rendered homeless and Paris, Aug. PARKER WILL 6. Lieut conKnanded tbe turret MUST SEE EMPLOYMENT BUREAU Sheriff Jack-sounable to secure enough deputies for the strike district, wil use part of the militia company for police duty. As a result of last nights disturbance the udahy company will press the suit In tbe federal court for an injunction to restrain the strikers. tion Leadvlile, Pa., August 6. Mrs. Mary Murphy, the oldest person In the state, if her age la correctly reported, died today, aged nearly 134 years. Mrs. Murphy waa Interviewed a few months ago, said: "I was born in Dublin, Ireland, on Christmas day. 1770, and came to America In May 1870, when 1 was in Idle, I wu 28 my year. old when the Irish rebellion took yean B 'ndos voring to dis--in 1798, and my first husband ,he Identity of the persons who place was a soldier. 1 wu 33 years old when re responsible for the circulation of old when Robert Emmett was executed ,etter' d circulars which for treason. Sept 20, 1802." isurcd the run. Mrs. Murphy is survived by her secHigh and Mighty of Democracy Are ond husband. WILL BE COMMENDED. Expected Ont Paid a Visit Today. krhin8,f,,, APist Production of asphalt urn and bituminous rock was 101,255 tons, valued at $1,005,461 This was a smaller amount by more than 4.000 tons in quantity than the previous year, but its value wa 21 per rent greater. Of the total production, 46.187 Iona valued at $522,164 waa from California. Or- Sioux City, August 6. of 6. General ness In even the most Ruseophlle circles, but the public retains confidence In the ultimate success of tbe Russian army, which Is shared on the bourse, Russian securities keeping np their prices. specwTWn - He Issues a Reply to the Governor's Recent Explanation of His Conduct With ReIs gard to the Colorado Strike-Pr- ess Blamed for Reluctant Criticism." 271.178.910 in 19U2. The building trades JtckouL declared yesterday. Which goes into effect Monday, was practically ia effect today. When all the orders have been carried out It is estimated tbat nearly toJMtO ufltnn men will have been foroed out of employ meat. Two thousand members of the rival painters' unions, the . Amalgamated Painted and Decorators of America and the Brotherhood of Painters, Decors tors and Psperhangers, met to night in Cooper Union sod unanimously adopted resoluVons declaring for n national aiiisncy of the members of the trade. Shufild this go plan through it will mean the union of all field In same the .labor organisations that fought each other for many years. The matter of an alliance was left with the committees which will report to another meeting to be held August 19th, when it is exported final action will he taken. The union of the warring bodies is due to the feeling tbat they ought to give up internal quarrels and Join in the present light against the employers lockout In the building trades, which was declared yesterday. MILITIA USED IYER - Iguo-minlt- y IS WRECKED ONE KILLED AND TWO FATALLY SCALDED. Train Crashes Into Two Work Engineer In Yarde Special Train . Badly Wracked. Butte. August 6. A specie to the Miner from Bozeman, Montana, says tbe special train of SupL Boyle, of the of tbe Northern PaMontana divi-in- n cific crashed into two work engines in the Bozeman yards at t:15 this evening. William Thomas MsrGuigsl of Cedar Rapids. lows, traveling engineer for the road, was killed and bis body is now beneath the wreckage of William the engine of the special. Craat. of Helena, engineer of the apodal and his fireman, Charles Pepper, were both fatally analdd and their death is thought to be a matter of bat a few hours. Tbe s periil was taking President Elliott's car from Boaeman to Livingston to be ready for Mr. Elliott when he ahall have completed hla tour of the Yellowstone Park. Tbe work train engines had been switching in the yards Evidently the two engineers were not aware of the time of the arrival of the special as they were both on the main line when the special arrived. The engine of the nperlal was reduced to practically a mam of twisted Iron, while engine S3 was barely damaged. Boyle's car wag thrown on. Its side and a portion of tbe car demolished. President Elliott's car was TOR FRAUDU- LENT USE OF THE MAILS New York, August 6. Wire connections El Fsso, August were restored today with Blsbee, Arisons, and the reports which have reached here state that, the flood which followed the cloudburst here on Friday while causing much damage to busines anad property, wqp not attended with loss of life. V- 37 MONDAY FLOOD IS SUBSIDING. M Denver. Aug. 6. A reply to Goverhis nor Peabodys explanation of cu ure in connection with labor troubles in this state was made today by President Charles H. Moyer of the Fed1 eration of Mtuers. tho The governor's charge tbat press has been unfair In its comment ROCKEFELLER IS SAFE. on tbe situation in Colorado Is conWashing! cm, August 6. The Untied troverted. "The press has not used the bare States Geological survey has iaiicd reports on the production in the United knuckles of denunciation, but merely States during the year 1903, of petrol- the paditod gloves of reluctant critieum. aaphnltum and bituminous rock cism. declares tho federation officer. and ropiier. The shame, the reproach, and The petroleum production was which 'tarnish' the fhlr name barrels, valued at 2M.694.OiO, of Colorado, lies at the dour of tbe against 23,766.971 barrel valued at executive chamber of tbe state capl-to- l. BEGINS Forty Thousand Man Affected der Already Noticeable. CRITICISED BY J poa-esei- on LOCKOUT TAGGART ONOUTSIDE Yi.-to- claration. Believe Kuropatfein or Creek. Colo., August 6. the tony eight men who were arrested after the Independence explosion aud charged with murder, conspirr riot and murder, acy and tbe hare been released on bonds furniisheu by business men of the district iu auma ranging from $1,500 to $10,000. There bondsmen have been summound hefore the Citizen's Alllaaire In give their reasons for going on diamonds. Former Sheriff Henry M. - Robertson who returned to tbe db.tr let Thursday departed today for Denver after having made a formal demand ou Under Sheriff Pnraona for of office, which he aaerta he waa forced to resign under dureas. He will attempt to regain hla former position through the court. While here Mr. Roberts a compelled under threat, to report twice daily at the sheriffs office. Cripple Eight of THE EA8T SCENE OF ANALYSIS OF RECIPROCITY. W. Los Angeles, Aug. 6. Charles Rrooks. one of the proprietors of Ihe Van Nuys Broadway hotel, waa ar rested today on a warrant Iron SL Louis. The warrant wu issued upon Replying to the governor's assertion waged war only against Ihe Western Federation of Miners, and Is friendly to other labor organizations, the federation president refers to tbe employment of troops to deport coal miners from South I Colors do, and asks: If tho Western Federation of Miners is the only lawless organization, then why did hired uniformed mobs, known as the Colorado State guard, with your sanction and approval, deport and bullpen coal minnational organization ers, whose boast a of a conservative Mitchell, and an organization which has not, as yet, the proclaimed Its endorsement of principles of Socialism? Ah, yes, beloved Peabody, you Jove organized labor so well that If you were governor of Illinois, the people oi the nation would ere this have that he has PART OF LOOT VICTORS Securities Filled Flour Back of Money Torn . .. Dlamondo, ,' Package r PRESS FAILS e, IN AGITATION 15-fo- ...... ............. FIBROUS LIFE SCHEDULE OF SALARIES. Washington. August 1 Secretary Metcalf has received a schedule of salaries for local inspectors of steamboats throughout the country, during the present year. It Includes 21A00 lu Portland, Oregon, $2,250 la Seattle, and Saa Francisco. FIRST MEETING MONDAY. New York, Ang. 6. The first meeting of the Republican national executive committee, eastern division, will be held Moadsy. Chairman Cortelyou will arrive in New York this evening and the other members will be here Monday. RELIEF TOR ZIEGLER. 0. The Vardo. Norway, August Frith Jof, having on board the Zeigler relief expedition, left this port lest night for Franz Joseph wltb coni for the America. flllffi RECOVERED : an Indictment cm charges of fraud lent use of the mails. . This Is the 6..Fifty Aug. Missoula, Mont, second time Brook hu been arrested thousand dollars worth of securities, within the put fey months. rash and diamond were recovered today which had formed part of the loot of the Bear Mouth train robbery. John Christie, arrested in Hope. N. D.. today guided special agent. MrFet-erldgto the place where tile cache the was msdo, eight miles below same on and the scene of the robbery Is CausThe Reman Catholic Question side of the river. The securities filling Little Public Interest in ed n flour sack. They had been, thrown Paris. Into the willows 20 feet from tbe riv- the Paris, Aug. 6. The continued hot er bank. Three miles farther up weather intensifies the dullness of the hill, Christie led the offleara to where dull season. Every one not obliged $170 In silver and bills had been cachto remain at the capital, bu gone to ed under n stone. One package of money had been tom In two and was the seashore or spa. thrown away. One hundred and five The efforts of the were found where the prats to make political capital out of small diamonds the Roman question are falling very package containing them had been flat, the public apparently taking lit- torn In two by tbe robbers end spilltle Interest In the revelations of the ed In the sand. Two of the drafts agChristie details which led up to the final break. gregated $40,000. Ttonlght The conviction is spreading font Pre- was taken to PMltpsburg where he mier Covtbes will make a determined will remain until his trial in. Sepeffort to obtain the abrogation of tbe tember. concordat when parliament reassemTWO AUTOS WRECKED. months bles, but posalblllttea two hence do not arouse excitement at La Porte, Ind, Afig. 0 Two cars In present. the American Automobile club's run from New York to KL I anils were CORTELYOU IN NEW YORK. wrecked here today. A machine driven by R A. Kent, accompanied by Washington, August 6. Republican Chicago, National Chairman Cnrtelyon left to- Roy W. Sturtevant. both of ran Into became uncontrollable and day for New York. He will take up a Kent out and ditch, throwing work at the the campaign Immediately burying Sturtevant underneath. Kent's New York heedquarteni. was broken and he was badly the 20th, speaking wrist By September commlsHion program will be In full bruised. Sturtevant's legs and back were Injured. swing and It will not close until the night before election. Mr. Cortelyou FAVORABLE REQETTA WEATHER. had a short conference with President Roosevelt today before his departure. St. Catherines, Ont., August 6. The conference related to personal weather conditions for the closing day matters concerning the campaign. of the Canadian regatta Were fovo r able except that a strong breese was ANSWER HAS BEEN FILED. blowing across the course. Junior four oared Argonaut first; 8. Postmaatcr Wazhlngton, Aug. Ottawa second. Time, 7:62. General Pajne filed in Ihe supreme Intermediate singles, final George court his answer to the application for H. Lloyd. Arlington. Mass., won; Goa writ of mandamus, made by Mar- ing over the course alone. to Rollers tbe postmaster compel garet the postofllce WAR general to at Las Vegas. The postofllce formerSL Petersburg, August 6. No conly at that place was removed to East firmation is obtainable of the report Las Vegas in Marrh, 1903. cabled to a news agency in London, The postmaster general, In bis reply, that thrf Russian battleship Slavs, wa says those applying for the writ have accidentally torpedoed at Cronsladt tono interest In tbe matter. He further day. claims that his action in discontinuing and establishing postofflees is a matter of discretion and not subject to the review of the courts. NEW heard the crack of military rifles behind the stockades of the packing com panics of Chicago. "1'he very fact that organised labor in every part of tbe United States, Canada and Old Mexico, has thundered Its denunciation against the executive of Colorado, and tho very fact that thousands and tens of thousands of dollars have flowed into the treasury of the Western Federation or Miners. disproves the charges of lawlessness manufactured by the Yrlend of labor organized labor.' Organized does not contribute funds from Its treasury In support of outlaws. Tbe Westurn Federal ion of Miners baa at no time, in all Its history, attempted to dc(y the courts. Its members when charged with crime, have been willing to enter the sanctuary of a Judicial tribunal and lie tried by a Jury of their peers, in all the trials tbat have been held in tbe state of Colorado during the present strike, where tho membership has been charged with almost every perfidy in the catalogue of crime, a Jury has brought in a verdict of acquittal. In the cases that were tried before the courts of Toller county the testimony that was bought and paid for by a mine owners association, fastened the guilt of train wrecking on salaried detectives, and when the cases of murder, conspiracy to murder and inciting to riot come before tbe courts In September, the finger of guilt will point to the mine operators and the members of tbe Citizens' Alliance, who are the holy of holies' with James Hamilton Peawidy." j..D0UBT ENTERTAINED AS TO THE- ORY OF ACCIDENT. Fell From Fourth Story Window of Donvsr Hotel Waa Marshal at Tima of Riot. Denver, Aug. 6. M. W. O'Connell, former marshal of Victor, came to hla death thin evening by falling from a four-storwindow In the rear of tho Markham hotel. There Is doubt as to whether O'Con-ne- ll met with an accident, committed suicide or was murdered. The polios hqjd to the suicide theory, on tho ground that an accident would be almost impossible, ns the window In the toiler room froni which O'Connell foil was nut open more than two feet. Tho friends of O'Connell declare that tho dead marshal was murdered as he waa seen not more than ten minutes before his death and at that time was In a cheerful mood. They declare that he had many enemies, who would not hesitate to kill him. Against the theory is the fset that none of his ene-mihave been seen in the neighborhood of the hotel and there is no evidence of a struggle. 8hortly before ' o'rkick O'Connpll went to his room in the Markham to change his clothing. Ten minutes later his dead body was picked up on the pavement below the toilet, room window. Hint ho had started to dress is evident from the faet that his cost and hat were found in his room. Tbe police are Investk gating the various theories of O'Connells death. O'Connell was marshal of Victor at the time of the Victor riot June 6th and swore in a number of meu to help him protect the pcacn. For this reazon he was removed from office by the mayor of Victor and later charged with participation In the riot, lie was only released on $10,-00-0 liond. O'Connell's friends he was not a drinking man and was a real favorite of the mining men throughout tbe Cripple Creek districL y non-unio- n ur Victor. Colo., Aug. 6. Michael O'Connell was s working miner, coming here from Lcadville five years ago. He was 43 vears old and was born at Buffalv, N. Y, He leaves a wife and three children, who are nos- - in Ibis city, where the former marshal owned his home. In 19U0 O'Connell wss elected city marzhal on the Republican-Populis- t ticket and served two years. He wss defeated on renomlcatiou, hut In 19U3 he was again elected on a straight Republican ticket. He would have held office until next April If the riot had not occurred. O'Connell was a member of the OF Western Federation of Miners. PRESERVERS UNSAFE SO STATES CHIEF CHEMIST DEPARTMENT OF AGRICUL- TURE. . Teat the Result of the Rseent Slocum Disaster No More Will ba Used. PORTLAND'S REIGN OF TERROR. Portland, Ore., Aug. . During the and robberpast fewfll weeks ies have been of auch frequent occurrence In this city that a condition of affairs almost bordering on n state of 0. Prof. Harvey Aug. Washington. Two circumvent W. Wiley, chief chemist of the depart- - terror prevails. meat of agriculture, at the request of thugs, thieves and outlaws in tfanr s In the city. Chief of Police the board la charge of tbe General Slocum disaster, hu completed kia an- Hunt hu ordered out an extra number will alysis and tut of the f broua life pre- of policemen and deputies andsevenservers sent to him and has reported add to this army of protection that tbe fibrous anbataqc loses Us teen men who will be specially detbe buoyancy quickly when soaked with tailed to ride upon street cam in and uburba to guard the passengers water. This report hu been forwarded to the department of commerce railroad employes from the highwayand labor, and In view of the results men whose particular vocation durit is expected Secretary Metcalf will ing tbe past week or ten days hu been direct that no more of the fibrous Ufe tbe holding up of street can In unhold-up- s hold-up- preservers be used. protected localities. |