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Show that either the Standard has or jjaminer subscriptpaying a lager afl other Remember ion Kst than Utah Weather Forecast papers combined in Weber county. Pont j forgets VOL. ( RECEIVES FULL ASSOCIATED OGDEN NO. 239 D. SUNDAY CITY. UTAH. PRESS DISPATCHES) MORNING.' DARING ROBBERY Hold up Clark In Jewelry Storo and Two Eaoapod, Owing to Witte Says That Japan Has Weakened and Asked For Adjournment to Present New Proposition. ii Ponhmouth, N. H Any. II. la theeo dlepatchaa laat Bight, tkero wa no rupture In tho peaco nePeaco i by no gotiations today. ..Mi red, hut an Important criale teeu tided over and tho fact that the life of the conference haa been g... nrotomted Into next week-add- erially to tho chance mat- s of a favorable llfllfc to the Bueaian version. It which weakevu Japan and not Russia ned this afternoon. Mr. Witte pub-ttctannounced after tho olttlng that k vu Baroo Komnra who aeked for adjournment until Monday in order u have time to submit- n new propositto ion. Yet It is known that Hr. Wltto after hu received instructions sent Peter-hothe President's intercession at through Ambassador Meyer to igrae to the division of Sakhalin and to penult liberal compensation for tho Rtulsaa prisoners of war and the cession of the Chinese Eastern railroad, hut to continue absolutely to refuse tribute under any guise. to par This ess described as Russia's "ultl-natuleaving over 'the same old question at money the stumbling block ny S w ' to su agreement. In the regular course of proceadura after the presentation of the Japanese compromise proposition on Wednesday the diplomatic move paaaed to Russia and It via Mr. Wittes turn naturally n of to present the If he succeeded, as his government is intimated, In witholding his card counter-proportio- ha inalata that not a dollar of indemnity will ba paid. That Mr. Witte speaks by authority of his emperor there la no room for doubt, and it is surmised that the emperor has informed the President of the nature of the instructions he at has given his representative Portsmouth. Whether the decision of the Russian emeror will destroy tha remaining prospect of an agreement of any sort between the representatives of Russia and Japan, remains to be determined. The crisis, aa Indicated in the dispatches last night, probably will be reached next Monday afternoon to which time tha peace conference today adjourned. Tho Russian emperor has spoken. It remains now for the emperor of Japan to decide ln view of what appears to he an ultimatum on tha part of Russia, whether further concessions ahull ha made, or whether. Indeed, the conference at Portsmouth shall continue longer in ita efforts to find a basis of agreement between the powers. As heretofore indicated the President has communicated directly not only with the Russian emperor, but Iso with tha Japanese government It b not revealed whether it is hie intention further to eommunleat with Japan, but it la quits certain that he will not relinquish his hope of a peaceful adjustment of tho pending dlfferenoea until the final dissolution of the conference. and forcing tha Japanese to play again he undoubtedly gained a point in the Russia's Irreducible Minimum, BL Petersburg, Aug. Id, I p. m. account of the But no lime. adequate Ambassador Meyer today communicatproceedings at today's meeting in ed to President Roosevelt Emperor The plenipotentiaries, Nicholas' ultimatum, forthcoming. namely, that Rusby agreement excluded the secretaries. sia will not one pdem-nltof penny pay There were no minutes. There la no to Japan in any guise whatsoever. record. This, in itself, la extremely Russia is ready to agree to a diWhen two are fighting n vision of significant. Sakhalin, Japan retaining in lock and themselves batUe desperate that portion previously belonging to room alone, It la tha beat evidence her Russia and retaining tha northern that they are terribly in eameat It la a hopeful sign. All that la formally Portion. Russia will pay for the maintenance announced is that the minutes of tha n will make no last session were spproved and upon of her provinces, but In addition to those already Baron Komura'a motion, the conference adjourned until Monday at S made. If Japan does not accede to these terms, peace a Impossible and o'clock, but whether or not the will continue. of Russia was submitt- the war aa ed this afternoon's session, It seems TAGGART DIVORCE CASE, to be up to Japan to formally renounce her demand for the phase de Wooster, Ohio, Aug. 28. William guerre and try to obtain a partial recompense In another wxy for in- Taggart, cousin of Captain Taggart, stance by a bona fide sale of the north- was again called to the stand for in tha Taggart divorce ern half of Sakhalin. Emperor Nicholas reply to Ambassador Meyer and his trial today. He was asked many quesInstructions to Mr. Witte are remarked tions by Attorney Sterling. Hie replies as his last word so far as Indemnity were generally Indefinite or evasive The object of the attorney was eviIs concerned. Compromise by which Japan can secure a comparatively dently tg show that tha witness had moderate ohm of money Is still open. received money from Mrs. Taggart Asked If it was not a fact that ha But tha gulf to be spanned In still had received on May SI, 1900, n New wide between the two adversaries. York draft from Mrs. Taggart he said, Russia now is willing to divide Sakhalin. Japan on Wednesday claimed the No. air. He Insisted that ha had not received entire Island by right of occupation, offering only to sell back tha north- another draft on the same day from ern half at the price of tho "cost of Mrs. Taggart, but finally explained tbs wsr. And it should be borne that he did get two drafts amounting them. patrol wagon from tha East Chicago avenue station was soon on their track and finding the pursuit warm the robbers separated. One of them, who gave the name of W. I. Edwards, was found tn a lumber yard where be was trying to hid. He admitted hla guilt, but he said he robbed tbe store by himself. A portion of the plunder, he declared he would surrender, if the police would allow him to go and get It. He was taken to the place under guard and a number of rings and n few of the diamonds were recovered. The greater part of tha booty, however, is in the posoeeion of tha other two men. A OPTIMISTIC IN REGARDING TO BOYCOTT y coo-cessio- counter-prop- osition that the elimination of art- to $100 about this time, that the drafts icles ID and 11 (surrender of Rus-- came frou Mr. Hurlbert, of Chicago, Mrs. Taggart financial agent and s Interned warships of limitation that he had received tha money to pay of Ruslan aea power) wai conditional bills Mrs.Taggart owed in Omrllle. upon her acceptance of this proposition. Baron Komnra and Mr. Takahlra He was asked of Mrs. Taggart was not nt time to consult their govern-- t fond of him at this time and if he did before agreeing to yield further. not think a great deal of her. I think most competent Japanese authori- not," was his answer. ty said tonight: JUST SHAW'S OPINION. The question of peace or war still Jiangi In the balance. For the first tune there appears to be some disSuccess of tho Chicago, Aug. sension In the camp aa to peace negotiations now In progress at Japanese the advisability of by Secmaking another Portsmouth as predicted todaywho disconciliatory step. Many of the retary of tha Treasury Shaw, are strongly of the opinion that cussed the peace negotiations unoffi7 should not recede another inch. cially from tha moat optimsltio point The most prominent of them said of view and declared that he beto tho Associated Press: Wo lieved tho straggle between Japan ly offered one half of Sakhalin on and Russia would be brought to an tondltlon that we should receive tor it end before the envoys left this counwn The Island is ours try. The secretary added: or right of I do not want to ba understood as If Russia conquest. marines wiu give np half of it tor expressing an official opinion for I nm oothlng, she la much mistaken. Our not hi the position to do ao. My opinMswer should be Come and take ion 4a baaed upon Information which haa reached me and is upon a high . T11 mrin hope of peace rents knowledge of tho character of the envoys and also on the knowledge that Pea tha fact that both a are at heart, the sentiment throughout 'the world la seriously endeavo greatly tn favor of peace. wgr. All the princl ?mvo.vid the In the war have been set INDEPENDENCE FOR PEASANTRY the victor and that i fVr1f days prolongation of the neg rM- - the pressure on both aides St. Petersburg, August 2d. The crease not to allow n mere fears expressed by Liberals that elecquec m money to a tend between them, tions to dooms strong the peasantry vdium of communication would be swayed by the governmental bets nm Kanebq, who la administrative officials who hitherto acting for Ji me pour parlors with have exerted a great Influence in comthe P munal affairs haa been met with the Is5 'na JapaMM plenlpc mnrs has .Ul been discovered. It is suance of an objection of the minister of the ministry strictly limiting the JPaneso consul gee at v York. After Baron Kane powers of prefects to the extent of their punitive authorities which InSL to Oyfter Bay yesterday n rwnt of the Interview was tr sures the independence of the communities m local sate government. The tdegaaph la cipher nm Komnra execution of this order is considered to by Mr. Vcbida. be a guarantee at tbe independence of Russia Refuses Roosevelt. the peasantry In tbe conduct of the elections. Au- Ruaala ha haZt? finally to accede to Pres! Washington, Aug. 21 Consul Sammons of Nluchwong, China, haa sent to tha State Department a report in which ho takes a very optimistic view of the boycott on American goods. He declares that the strongest movement in flavor hi the boycott la to be found In Shanghai, where moat American goods are landed but only certain elements in the city favor It and tha lending merchants are firmly opposed and will force tbe agitation to die out soon. Tha war in tha East has had considerable Influence upon commerce, und especially in American oil there la n great chaaoa, the Russian competition being removed for tha moment The cotton trade has n dangerous competitor in Japan and also in China Itself which yearly produces a large crop. On account of the present war no new concessions have been given out to foreign companies, but after tha war. It la expected that concessions for coal and gold mining enterprises Win ba mods la a larger umber than ever before. VON m mind - It t Proposition looking rtnent ef peace. MPI'?ror Nicholas has common President through Amts nt St. Petersburg his Mf- - Roosevelts latest S?;! !!!, T!ut Teaponse was race President today. Its apt ay hot here. on. however, disclosed that Russia dec! t0 Arpan an indemnity In or ln W form. 22"Kh Mr-- W1t,e rmI ' to relmti fnr the care of Russian pr an Perisp to make some coi g. rfg4rfling Sakhalin island. jL,the t0 78 VARIAO RECOVERED. Korea, Aug. 21 Admiral Arayb and other Japanese naval officials era greatly pleased with the condition of the former Russian cruiser Taring, which has been raised after being submerged for eighteen months in the waters of the Pacific. They highly compliment the work of the American builders of the vessel, and praise tbe quality of tbe materials used in her construction. Tbe salveru experienced many difficulties tn preserving the hull of the cruiser, the work necessitating tha removal of her coal and guns. Seoul, . BUELOW 'DENIAL. Berlin, Aug. 28. Tbe chancellor. Prince Von Buelow, telegraphed to the Associated Press from Norderney, today a statement In response to an inquiry aa to Germany's attitude toward the efforts being made to bring about peace between Ruaala and Japan. Tha telegram read aa follows: Since the beginning of President Roosevelt's action, tho German emperor as well aa his government have never ceased to advance the cause of peace wherever an opportunity .offered itself. Germany la interested as well as America In putting an end to the risks and uncertainties inaeparata from every great war. The emperor and tho German people cordially wish that President Roosevelts efforts may ba successful. (Signed) Von Buc- -' . low." FOR UNIVERSITY Minneapolis, HOSPITAL. Minn., Aug. 28. Wal- ter W. Trask, of Los Angeles, formerly of Minneapolis, aide legatee and executor of the estate of the late Mrs. Mary Elliott, has conveyed from the estate the property at the corner of Mcolett avenue and Fifth street, Minneapolis, known as tha Yens property, and worth at least $176,000, lu trust for the founding of a university hospital. The conveyance was to carry out the wish of Mrs. Elliott verbally expressed to Mr. Trask. The proceeds from this property will be used to erect and establish a hospital on the east aide near the university, which will furnish clinical faculties to the students in the department of medicine and will care for university students who are la need of assistance. BATTLESHIP'lN COLLISION? Newport, R. L, Ang. 28. The keeper of Brentona Reef lightship came in today and reported that during the dense fog on Thursday tha battleship lows collided with his vessel, carrying away part of the stem of tha lightship. all her headgear and part of the forward rail. The stem was cut down to within three feet of the water r line. The Iowa .was going shout five knots on hour when tbe collision occurred and was coming into the harbor with the rest of the fleet. The keeper claimed the fog whistle on the lightship was blowing at regular intervals. It Is expected that a relief lightship will be put on the Uon in a day or two. WOi PRICE FIVE CENTS Woman With Health Certificate From Memphis la Takan Sick and Quare antino la Declared. Woman's Error. Chicago, Aug. 21 Three robbers, one of whom was afterward captured, committed a daring robbery this afternoon im the Jewelry store of C. W. Johnson, 270 Wells street. They secured Jewelry and uncut diamonds valued at several thousand dollars. Three men. on ante rig the store, naked the clerk In charge to allow them to look nt some diamonds. He laid the tray on tha counter and as boob as he did no, three revolvers were pointed at his head and be was ordered to put up his hands. Uriah, the cleric compiled with the demand, but edged over to on electric bell placed ln the floor for exactly such emergency. Mrs. Mary Kelson, heard the alarm, hut Instead of Informing anybody of the fact that there was trouble In the store, she ran in to make a personal Investigation. A revolver was promptly placed at her head and she and tha clerk were ordered to keep still on pain of instant death. The thieves then rushed from the store, taking with them the tray of rings and diamonds and ran to n buggy which which they had stationed two squares distant. With drawn revolvers they drove through tha atreeta st a high rate of speed and fired several shots at pedestrians aa they passed 27, SITUATION IS SLOWLY IMPROVING JEWELRY Thru AUGUST Fair Sunday and Monday, New Orleans, Aug. 26. Official re- port up to 6 p. m. Saturday: Report to 6 p. in.; New eases 47. Total to date 1,713. Russia Has Said Her Last Word in Regard to Peace, --i V e-- . St Petersburg: a. m. Aug. 27.-- 2:31 The curtain haa been rung down on tha St. Petersburg singe, and the center of interest in the pence negotiations between Ructia and Japan boa been transferred to Portsmouth. Emperor Nicholas, after carefully weighing the consequences of hi oetRuu said hla last word. Russia will make no financial contribution to Japan In any form whatever and unless Japan efaccedes to President Roosevelt forts to effeot a oom promise between Russia sad Japan his efforts will have proved unavailing; Mr. Meyer, the American ambassador, yesterday - Informed President Roosevelt of Russia's ultimatum, tiba agrees to ceda half of tha island of Sakhalin and to pay Japan for the matnunanoe of prisoners at war, but nothing more. Russia declares that be has met Japan more than half way and has proved to the world tha sincerity of her desire fur peace, hut that aha had rather fight that pay an On this point Russia has indemnity. not changed her opinion one hair's breadth. Mr. Meyer reoelved hla latest communication fMm President Roosevelt Saturday morning and aa a result called on Foreign Minister Lnmadurff late yesterday. What final proposal was contained in President Roosevelt's latest communication It wai to team accurately, but Impossible there is reason to believe it suggested a compromise on the basis of Russia paying Japan for Sakhalin. Russia's final answer was communicated to Ambassador Meyer, wbo at once Informed the president No atone was left unturned and no effort wee spared here to aaonra a settlement. President Roosevelt carried on his negotiations with Emperor Nicholas with great energy and showed himself to be rich in expedient All hla communications with tha emperor were made directly through the American ambassador and Mr. Meyer conducted tbe extremely difficult and delicate negotiations with great tact asd ability and won the high esteem of tbe Russian authorities for hla careful and skilful handling of these weighty matters, and also received the warm commendation of bia fellow members of the diplomatic corps. Every single obstacle asv one standing la tha way of the signing of n peace treaty at Portsmouth was of a financial overcome. In the m contribution Russias answer waa a firm and persistent refusal: and there is excellent authority for tha statement that if tbe Portsmouth negotiations foil It will be solely on the question of money. The question of erosion of Sakhalin was arranged satisfactorily according to a well informed authority here who declared yesterday that Mr. Meyer during hi interview on Wednesday with the emperor succeeded In persuading hla majesty to agree to a division of tha island. In his determination not to pay an indemnity Emperor Nicholas believes he haa all of Russia at bis back. Thera are many excellent reasons for believing this is so, particularly tbe fact that slue the beginning of tbe discussion on the Japanese terms not one voice has been beard in Russia that even suggested the conclusion of peace on the basis of financial contribution. The payment of au indemnity would inflict a financial burden upon the entire Russian people. Increase discontent end consequently threaten the vital Interests of tha empire. This undoubtedly was tbe powerful reason that impelled the emperor to make hla decision with regard to the payment of aa indemnity. Another reason advanced was that n financial contribution would give to Japan tbe wherewithal to menace Ruaala with armies and fleets. Russia does not hlleve that a lasting peace could result from a settlement which permitted Japan assuming this attitude. If it la a fact that President Roosevelts efforts to persuade Russia to effect a compromise have foiled, and Russia's attitude leaves practically no room to doubt that this, i so, peace independ! upon Japan foregoing an demnity. In this connection n well informed dipknnut said to the Associated Press yesterday: If Japan refuses to forego Indemnity and make peace she will place herself on record before tbe world aa being more desirous for money than for the lives of many thousands of her aono. Should the war continue I believe that Ita final settlement whenever that comes, will find Russia Just as determined not to pay a financial indemnity aa she la today." . Deaths 10. Total to date 242. New fuel 12. Total to date 399. Kamainliig under treatment 243. The daily record shows no material change ln tbe situation aside from the slow improvement. The campaign against the mosquitoes has been conducted from every possible direction, the latest being the salting of all the gutters on croea atreeta. Five hundred tons of salt have been put in the gutter during the week, the Idea being to make a solution of 3 8 per cent which has proven to be ample to destroy all tha wrigglers, It developed today that the discovery of a ease on Chestnut street lu this ity, traceable directly to Gulof fport, resulted in the dlsouvery three cases at Gulfport Friday, 1-- - New Orleans, Except tn 1863, September baa been the month yielding the largest number of fatalities during visitations of yellow fever Aug. 36. and the federal authorities are therefore taking slope to maintain their present control of the situation. September frequently brings Increased precipitation causing stagnant pools of water, tho overflow of cisterns und destruction of the effects of oiling. An lucres In deaths over the post few days was recorded in the report of the past twenty-fou- r hours, but waa regarded aa without significance; most of the victims being among the foreign classes and two of the deaths having occurred yesterday too late to be Included In the report of that day. Dr. While today telegraphed to Dr. Heber Boyce, at Memphis the result of his Investigation of the case of the woman 111 with yellow fever, whom he believed to have been Infected in Memphia On n repert of th marine hospital service to this effect. Jack-soMiss, and a number of other towns have imposed quarantine against Memphis. The Memphia authorities are reported to have expressed indignation over tha report. Dr. White haa from the woman tha certificate issued to her by Dr. Jones on August 14th to the effect that rite had been In no Infeeisd point Xar Akim ty days. Bite left Memphis August New Oricsna at Boon on the lGth, wbb taken ill on tbe 17tfe and called a physician on the 18th. fibe is now convalescent. It was on tha basis of the fact that aha became 111 ao anon after arriving here from Memphis that Dr. White called tha attention of the surgeon general to the cane. Another letter has been received from Leeville, at the month of Bayou La Pourrha. Dr. Demon reports 228 cases of yellow fever now under treatment end a total of 28 deaths to date. The following reports of new esses were received: , Patterson, 3; Amelia, 7; Bayou HanBouf, 1; Elisabeth Plantation, 1; non City. 6; Kenner, 1; Pecan Grove, 3; Bberwabury, 1; Gulfport 4. 15. reached ROCKEFELLER ASKED TO PAY INDEMNITY Thousands Are Starving and Beyond Hope of Relief And Murmurs of Revolution Are Growing Louder Seville, Spain, Ang. 26. . . Victoria. B. C.. Aug. 28. Tha Chilcotin police report tbe grne- some suicide of Johnnie, an Indian who tied a rope about his neck, fastened to a bough after climb- ing a tree. Hia head waa almost severed from his body when be Jumped from the tree. Ilia wife struggled to prevent him until he knocked her senseleas. ita equipment If w pay an Indemnity Japan will use our money ln preparing to deliver n new blow. If tha war ta n burden to Japan, let her stop it It would pay her to do ao and would ensure s long peace for both Japan and her benevolent creditors. MERCHANDISE IN ZONE. Compromise Concsminlg Commissariats Will he Made. Panama, Aug. 2A In an official note sent to tha United States minister by Governor Magoon today, tbs Panama government endorses the proposition of ths Merchants' Committee concerning cqmmissnrlat in tbe canal sons. Tbe government also cabled to Bonor Mendoza, minister of Panama at Washington, Instructing him to obtain tha approval of tha American government to (ha proposition. Tha sugCommittee gestion of th Merchant la considered her to be n Just compromise and one that will bs aotlre fnctory to all Interested and also helpful to the building at the canal. Th expectation ia that the canal commission will approve at the preposition. It is understood that Governor and Chief Engineer Btevrns have sanctioned It and have advised Washington to this effect At a conference between tha Merchants' Committee of Panama,' Governor Magoon, Chief Engineer Stevens and President Amador and his cabinet Inst Thursday, the Merchants Committee said they were not willing to put obstacles in the way iff th canal commission opening commissi-art- s throughout tha canal ions, but postponed the limitation of articles to be sold therein to absolute nscsasitles. It was also suggested that tha canal commission permit the laborers to make their other purchases from commercial houses by means of coupons which the committee should redeem. Mb-go- com-meire- sb . HOLMES FAILED TO APPEAR. two-month-s' to the reParis, Aug. ports from Portsmouth Indicating that tha question of peace between Russia and Japan hinges solely on Russia paying an indemnity to Japan, the Matin cabled tonight a remarkable appeal to John D. Rockefeller at Cleveland. The appeal in part follows: Tbe question of money threatens to unloosen afresh and with .redoubled violence tbe scourge of war. Presi- food. dent Roosevelt Is making table and heroic efforts to end a struggle beLAND OFFICER DISMISSED. tween two nations whose populations of the entire amount to Washington. Aug. 26. Th secretary population of the globe. His Initiative Interior today dismissed from honors America in tha opinion of tha of the tbe service of that department Ire civilized nation. on account Tbe question arises as to whether apector George F. Wilson, eonnectioa with another American would not sbare the of disclosures made In of tbe charges glory of Mr. Roosevelt and con ob- the investigation Senator Mitchell United States sols against the work hla by overcoming was stated by some It und of Oregon would He now stacle hindering peaca witnesses in that case, that thus demonstrate the might of m dey of tha had Wilson promised favorable recomin powerful and generous hands. some of tbe coses In in mendation itself spokesTbe Matin appointing were interested witnesses tbe which tha addreaeea man for the appeal, for n consideration of money and it richest citizen in the world.' " that in one ease ba bad The appeal concludes with lengthy waa claimed 8609. When called upon for arguments showing the Immense bene- accepted on explanation be admitted that be fits such an act would confer upon had rearived the money, but said that civilization. It had been exacted to entrap tbe man from whom It waa taken and that ha BARRACK BURNED. had Intended to return the amount was unsatisfactory Canton. Oho,' Aug. 2G. The United This explanation Wilson Wilson was removed. State barrack at Westiawn remo- and was appointed from Rhode Island. President late where the tely, tomb is, waa destroyed by OBJECTIONS TO INDEMNITY. fire today. Tha origin is unknown. The flames spread so rapidly that 81 Petersburg, Ang. 26. Mr. Meyer, soldiers sleeping In a room In the barambassador, today reracks ware able only to save persona the American number of cablegrams from effects. Twelve guns and 600 rounds ceived which Washington aa the result of Lams-dorfof ammunition were burned. f on Foreign Minister Exploding cartridges sent bullets In he called The foreign ofafternoon. this direction. every fice announced, at 2 p. m.,.that tha situation was still unchanged and that PRISONS ARE OVERFLOWING. there had been no developments over position. Wares w, Aug. 26. A serious sit- night affecting Russia's The Russ say: "It 1 uation prevails here. Business Is at need of money ia are that Japan Is greatly ost supended. Police patrol will not be able to conshe that In and the all atreeta, persona stopping war without It, hut Russia including the occupants of carriages, tinuenothe reason to pay aa Indemuity dihas of them their from proofs demanding or Indirectly, and will not do aa identity. There have been many ar- rectly be that President Roosevelt, mar inIt have bees and persons many rests. from the jured In the disturbances. The pris- win be abla to find an outlet can work Americans Impasse. ons are overflowing. miracle in matters of finance. - . The Novoe Yremya sayn: "Cannot Alexandria Bay, N. Y, Aug. 28. The fortunes of wur corns our way! American Power the of Boat the gold cup something in the association was won this afternoon at We have learnedmonths and have eighteen last owned the J. Chip, by by Chippewa and our Improved army of strengthened Philadelphia. Wainwright, h arlf-evlde- INDIAN'S GRUESOME SUICIDE. Heart-- reports continue to reach tha outprovincial authorities from th famine lying stricken districts. The latest reports received are from Osuna and Almongia. the respective mayors of which notify tho authorities that their resources are exhausted and that they are unaltls to further assist the famished laborers and the women and children,, aa tha distress la too acute. At Bclji tbs population haa looted the bakers stores. -- ns mortality among infanta and agsd persons la attaining terrifying proportions, and in many ktcalltka tbe working people ars living on roots. Tha government has organized public work on a small scale, employing about tWO man, bttf this Is a mere drop ln the buoket at misery, as a moderate calculation shows tnat 2u0,(HK are out of employment. Cardinal Bancha, having exhausted the available charitable funds is going from bouse to house in Be villa begging for contributions while the employe of several banka and commercial houses have decided to devote a portion at their wages toward the relief of the destitute. Count Romanonea, minister at agriculture. haa Just concluded an exhaustive personal inquiry in tbe districts following on the relief fund of $809,006 voted by the government. Hla report creates tbe Impression that heroic measures for relief are essential. The count Journeyed from end to end of Andalusia and everywhere lu th four provinces comprised therein he was confronted with pictures of desolation. The territory moat stricken forma a circle embracing Sevilla, Jerez, Cadiz, Malaga and Cordova, when natural forces appear to have combined against ths peoples' welfare. The riven for years . past have been gradually Ailing with sand, prevsnt-lUK- navigation and htndHring. The district always haa been dry, hut this year a drouth, baginning In ths spring, destroyed all hopes for ths reaping of crops and rend red the landscape practically a desert resembling portions of Morocco. Tbs population la almost entirely composed of dsy laborers who depend on agricultural employment, and when that fails, which ta a frequent occurrence, though more marked this year than ever before, Into practically everybody ia throwq n condition at indigence. It la calculated that a third of tha population emigrated in recent years to South America, and these emigrants naturally Included the moat The conditions of the rerobust. mainder, however, waa not ameliorated thereby. Tbe soil, owing to lock of Irrigalkm, la becoming more and more unproductive and the patience of tha people is now nearly exhausted. Tbe absence of the landlords and n fulfilled electioneering promise, added to tbe fact that woman and children are suffering the agonies of alow starvation, have led tbe people to Hsten to agitators who incited them to violsnoe, ths result of which is eon la attacks on forma, th seizure and killing of flocks of sheep and the threat of armed invasion of tbe towns. Murmurs of revolution have awakened apprehension and 'the farnn-r- s everywhere are taking refuge m tha cities, while the police regard aoti of to pillage with indifference, refusing arrest men who .frequently accuse themselves of crime In order to obtain Washington, Aug. 26. Former Assistant Hlatlsticinn Edwin fL Holmes, Jr., of tha department of agriculture, failed ta appear before the court today and give bonds for $10,000, aa hla attorney had promised no would do. HU attorney promises to produce him today. ' Concerning the previous whereabouts of his client, Attorney Lester said: Mr. Holme was in a far western state when the first publicity waa given to what is called the cotton leak. He nt ones returned to this city, and notified the district attorney of hi presence and that he would ba on band If bo waa wanted. Ha staid here for some time and then took an extensive trip west, going as far os ths slate of Wanhlngton, where he remained several daye. He hu never thought of toavlng tbe country, but on tha contrary, courte an Investigation which will disclose the real facts and which he knows will establlei bis Innocence." TO PREVENT CHOLERA. i Dunslg, Prussia, Aug. 2L A medical diets torKblp hu been established over the administrative districts of Culm, Gcanilerx, Thorn, Maricnwerdcr, Stuhm and Echwets for the purpose at preventing tbe eprend of cholera from tbe two case brought to Culm by Russian raftsmen who died of It and also whatever view to guarding gainst any new Infect ion. corning In from Russia. A third suspicious css not yet been defined as at Culm cholera. hu MAIL IS RIFLED. Victoria, B. CH Aug. 2G. Supcrire tendsnt Hussy, of tha provincial police, has been advised that tha Chit-coti- n moll was rifled of $300 in cure rsney and cheques shortly before it reached 150 mile House from Akxis Is Creek. Robert Mschcn, accused at robbing the mall bags when the driver left them at Sheep Creek n ben en route to Chilcotin. half-bree- BENEFIT FOR 8ELEE. Chicago, Aug. 26. The entire proNational ceeds of tbe Chlcago-Bostoleague game here September 2Sth nr to be given to Frank E. Seise, manager of tbe Chicago National team. Mr. Sekee la critically 111 and his friend wish him to go to a climate which will prolong hla life. n sssssssssssssssssss .MOTHER ALONE WAS SAVED.. Charlestown. W. Va., Aug. 28. Tha vicinity of Big Otter creek ln Clay county, 60 miles north of this city was visited by a cloud- afternoon in burst yesterday were tort and which live live much damage waa done to prop- arty. The tremendous downpour of rain raised the waters of Big Otter creek so rapidly that the home of John Pickering wa sure rounded by water before the oc- cu pants were aware of their dan- of ger. The family, consisting children, father, mother and four 17 year. tha eldest a daughter of were swept away by th flood, tha mother being the only one saved, she having clung to some floating debris. |