Part 3

Leavenworth, Kas., July 23.—At Fort Leavenworth, Monday, the weather bureau thermometer registered 108 degrees, as against 106¼ on Sunday. Capt. R. H. Allen, post adjutant, was prostrated by the heat, while at his desk in the afternoon, and taken to his home. Five other prostrations were reported.

No Signs of Abatement.

Sylvan Grove, Kas., July 23.—The heat, Sunday, was the most terrific of the season. The thermometer registered and maintained 111 from ten until four o’clock. Monday morning at eight o’clock it registered 102. The drought still continues, with no signs of abatement.

UNCOMFORTABLE AT OMAHA.

Eight Deaths and Four Prostrations the Day’s Record.

Omaha, Neb., July 23.—The weather conditions, Monday, continued of the most uncomfortable nature. The temperature at 7 a.m. registered 83 and at noon the 100 mark was reached with 104 at 4 p.m., only eight-tenths of a degree below Sunday’s high record of the day. At 5 p.m. a refreshing breeze came up and afforded some slight measure of relief.

ALL RECORDS BROKEN.

Springfield, Ill., Showed 107, the Highest Ever Recorded There.

Springfield, Ill., July 23.—All heat records in Springfield were broken, Monday, when, for three hours, the mercury in the government thermometer stood at 107, the highest ever recorded. Thermometers on the street level registered as high as 110 in the shade. There were several prostrations. Director Guthrie of the local weather bureau states that reports from all over the state indicate that the corn is withstanding the heat and drought remarkably well.

INDIANA CATCHING IT.

Indianapolis Has the Hottest Day on Record There.

Indianapolis, Ind., July 23.—Monday was the hottest day on record in Indianapolis. The official record was 106 at two o’clock in the afternoon. At the same hour thermometers along the business streets recorded 110 and 112. There were two deaths and three prostrations from heat.

At the camp of the Indiana national guard all drills were suspended. Sixty men were overcome during the day, but all rapidly recovered, with the exception of seven, who are in the brigade hospital. Many animals were stricken, and livery men are refusing to hire horses.

All Previous Records Eclipsed.

Cincinnati, July 23.—All previous heat records here were eclipsed, Monday, when the official government thermometer at the office of the local weather bureau reached 106 degrees at 2:30 in the afternoon, and remained there for about an hour. Fortunately the humidity at that time registered only 25, and there were but few prostrations.

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RETAIN MORRO CASTLE.

The United States Government Will Garrison and Hold the Famous Stronghold.

New York, July 20.—In addition to the other bases of supply demanded in the Platt amendment, it is the intention of the administration to permanently retain Morro castle, overlooking the harbor of Havana. This the Washington correspondent of the World says is announced on the highest authority. It is the intention, says the World’s special, to occupy, control and defend the stronghold with United States troops after the government of the island has been handed over to the Cubans. The plan is to equip the fortress with modern artillery, in order that Cuba may be assisted in defending herself against outside interference, and also that the United States may thus have a guarantee against failure on the part of the Cuban government to carry out its pledges and the terms of the treaty now in course of preparation as between this country and Cuba. Under this treaty the retention of the fort is provided for.

The Castle is Crumbling.

At this time Morro castle is crumbling with the weight of years and is of small account as a fortress. Spain was 100 years in building it. The fort was begun in 1667 by Oregon Gaston, governor of Havana, with money from the receipts from Mexico, then owned by Spain. Millions of dollars were squandered upon it, and when it was completed it was acknowledged to be one of the most formidable forts in the world.

But Spain was not satisfied, and $3,000,000 more was expended upon the castle during the governship of Juan Francisco Guymas, who, when the work was finished, said: “Pass it who can.”

Became a Dreaded Prison.

Morro eventually became the most dreaded of all the prisons of Spain. Men of all classes, rich and poor, high-born and humble, have entered its gates never to return to their friends. It was really more as a prison than as a fort that Morro became known throughout the civilized world. Hundreds upon hundreds of men have died the slow death of despair in its subterranean vaults. From it there was no escape unless the magic power of money was at hand to aid the unfortunate.

Some years before the war of this country with Spain Morro castle was restored to its original use as a fort and Cabanas became the principal prison of the island and one of the most wretched in the world.

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WEEKLY CROP REPORT.

Intense Heat in the Central Valleys and Middle Rocky Mountain Region.

DROUGHT AREA LARGELY INCREASED.

Outlook for Corn Less Favorable—In Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky is in Need of Rain—Practically Ruined in Missouri and Kansas—Other Crops.

Washington, July 24.—Following is the weather bureau’s weekly summary of crop conditions:

Intense heat has prevailed another week throughout states of the central valleys and middle Rocky mountain region, with only local showers over limited scattered areas. Maximum temperatures of 100 degrees or above were of daily occurrence over more or less of the territory named. Under these conditions the drought has been greatly intensified, and its area largely increased. Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and portions of Nebraska have suffered most, but the conditions are now critical from the lake region, central Ohio valley and Tennessee westward to the middle Rocky mountain region, including the greater part of Texas. Portions of the middle and South Atlantic states continue to suffer from excessive moisture, but very favorable temperatures have been experienced in these districts, and also on the Pacific coast, where the week was cooler than usual.

The Outlook for Corn.

The outlook for corn is less favorable than at the close of the previous week. In Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma and Missouri early corn is practically ruined. With early and abundant rains in these states late corn would probably make half a crop or less. The condition of the crop in Iowa is more favorable than in the before-mentioned states, and copious rains with moderate temperatures within a week would greatly improve prospects for a large part of the crop. In Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee, more particularly the western portions of the last-named states, corn is now seriously in need of rain. In Illinois the crop has not yet sustained great damage, but will be materially reduced unless the drought is relieved within a week. In the middle Atlantic states the conditions have been highly favorable for corn and its condition is further improved.

Wheat and Oats.

Moisture has done considerable injury to winter wheat in shock in the middle Atlantic states. Harvesting continues where unfinished, in the more northerly section east of the Rocky mountains, and is in general progress on the north Pacific coast.

Spring wheat harvest has begun over the southern portion of the spring wheat region, where, as a result of premature ripening, the yield and quality is much impaired. Over the northern portion, where the crop is now ripening, its condition continues promising.

Harvested oats have suffered some injury in shock from moisture in the middle Atlantic states, and the unharvested crop from premature ripening in the northwest, while rust has caused injury from the upper Ohio valley.

Hay and Cotton.

Haying is mostly finished and a fine crop was secured in North Dakota, Minnesota, the lake region, Ohio valley, portions of the middle Atlantic states and New England.

In portions of Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and Florida the condition of cotton has improved, but in the two last-named states and in the Carolinas it has suffered from lack of cultivation. Rain is greatly needed in Tennessee and over the western portion of the cotton belt, where, however, the crop is generally withstanding the drought well.

Tobacco and Fruit.

In the Ohio valley, Tennessee and Wisconsin, tobacco is suffering much from drought, especially in western Kentucky, and has been injured by rains in Maryland; elsewhere the crop has made favorable progress.

Throughout the central valleys the prospects for apples have been further reduced, and no improvement is reported from New England and the middle Atlantic states. On the whole, the fruit outlook is not encouraging.

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Forest Fires in Montana.

Helena, Mont., July 21.—Fierce forest fires are reported raging west of Missoula. The Northern Pacific and Anaconda companies have large forces of men at work endeavoring to prevent their spreading. There are several distinct fires, and the loss will probably be heavy.

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Constitution the Fastest.

New York, July 23.—The race between the Constitution and the Columbia on Long Island sound, Monday, again demonstrated that the Constitution is the faster fair-weather craft. In a light breeze and smooth water, over a 21-mile course, Columbia was defeated 4 minutes 18 seconds.

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Signor Crispi’s Illness.

Naples, July 23.—Signor Francesco Crispi is now in a state of exhaustion. The members of his family and some of his best friends and political followers have been summoned here, as it is feared that he will die.

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Torpedo Boat Adder Launched.

New York, July 23.—The United States torpedo boat Adder was launched at the Crescent ship yards at Elizabeth, N.J., Monday.

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Red Hill News.

Threshing wheat, gathering blackberries and discussing the dry weather is the order of the day.

Misses Allie and Annie Campbell, of Nebo, are visiting relatives here.

Mrs. Bradley Croft, of Empire, is very sick with typhoid fever.

Dick Stanley has a bran new girl at his house.

Charles Fox and wife, of Orange Grove vicinity, were guests of W. F. Crick, Sunday.

Rev. Moore, of Madisonville, preached at Rock Springs, Sunday.

Otho Price went to Earlington, Monday to see about getting a job in the round house.

The picnic at Mannington was a success in every way, being a rival of the Lakeside Park picnics. Mesrs. Meacham and Bowles, of Crofton, were there to keep order and they performed their duty well.

Gus McIntosh, of Mannington, is quite ill with fever.

Rev. Shemmel is conducting an interesting meeting at Highway school house.

Lucian Hight has been very sick for the last few days.

Mr. and Mrs. Long, of Casky, attended the picnic at Mannington and remained over till Sunday with relatives.

Mrs. Pyles, of Crofton, is visiting her daughter-in-law here.

The protracted meeting at Cole’s Chapel has closed, with thirteen additions to the church.

We will wager a glass of lemonade that there are more girls here of frying size who want to catch fellows than any other place of like size in Kentucky.

Meacham Davis and wife, of Kelley, visited here last week.

Odie Davis, of White Plains, was in this vicinity last week, taking options on land for an oil company.

Mrs. Ollie Crick has just returned from a three weeks’ visit to her daughter who lives near Highway.

There is talk of a grand picnic to be given at new New Empire some time during August.

U. N. H.

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Our enterprising watchmaker, W. G. Barter, has moved his jewelry-store from Jno. X. Taylor’s drugstore, to the adjoining room, which was formerly Alexander barber shop, and has greatly increased his stock.

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THURSDAY, JULY 25, 1901.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS.

COUNTY CLERK.

GILLILAND—We are authorized to announce John R. Gilliland, of Ilsley Precinct, Postoffice address St. Charles, a candidate for County Clerk, subject to the action of the Republican party.

MURPHEY—We are authorized to announce C. H. Murphey, of Madisonville, a candidate for County Clerk, subject to the action of the voters of Hopkins County at the November election.

JAILER.

HARRIS—We are authorized to announce J. F. Harris a candidate for Jailer, subject to the action of the Republican Party.

GOWER—We are authorized to announce G. W. Gower, of Madisonville, a candidate for Jailer, subject to the action of the Republican party.

ASSESSOR.

LYNN—We are authorized to announce W. H. Lynn as candidate for Assessor of Hopkins county, subject to the decision of the Republican convention to be held on Monday, July 29.

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A rabbi, of Wabash, Ind., offers to sell to the Postoffice Department a discovery by which he claims the mails can be carried across the Atlantic in two days. This beats the Jews.

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A Cleveland man who would not support his children was arraigned in court by a humane agent and fined $100 and costs and given ninety days. His sentence will keep him in the work house for eighteen months—a good place for a man who will not work outside.

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W. H. Lynn announces as candidate for Assessor of Hopkins county subject to the decision of the Republican party in convention at Madisonville Monday, July 29. Mr. Lynn is thus far the only candidate to announce his candidacy publicly. He is a man well qualified for the place, knows the county and its people well, but says with commendable patriotism that if there is a man found who wants the place and is better qualified than himself, he is for that man.

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A dispatch from Wilkesbarre, Pa., relative to the strike of the stationary firemen says:

More mines were in operation and more coal was hoisted in the Wyoming valley today than any day since the stationary fireman’s strike began. Despite any action that may be taken by the officers of the United Mine Workers’ association, the fact cannot be denied but that the United Workmen as a body are anxious to get back to work. How long they can be kept out by the executive heads is entirely problematical.

History is repeating itself in the matter of union dictation to men who would work if they were not interfered with.

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Debs On the Steel Strike.

Eugene V. Debs in a speech at the Kankakee, Ill., Chautauqua last Saturday had this to say on the question of the steel strike:

“There is no use for the Federation of Labor to bluff, for it simply injures the cause of labor with the American people. The Federation has not two million members. It has not half that number. When it says it can raise $500,000 a week, it is simply bluster and blow. It cannot raise $5,000 a week. I have had experience in raising money for strikers. It is not thus that strikes are settled.”

Eugene ought to know what a strike bluff is and seems to speak honestly this time.

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Mr. Gower for Jailer.

In this issue appears the announcement of G. W. Gower, of Madisonville, for Jailer of Hopkins county, subject to the action of the Republican convention, which meets at Madisonville next Monday, July 29. Mr. Gower is well and favorably known throughout the county and has served very acceptably in the past as city marshal of Madisonville. No one is better qualified for the office than he. He is making an active canvas for the nomination and says if his is favored by the convention he will do his utmost to see the entire ticket elected in November.

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“Enforce the Law.”

We quote from Glenn’s Graphic a comment on what came near being a serious riot at the county seat on Monday of last week:

There is no one who is in favor of law and its enforcement who can or will defend these men in their unlawful acts of last Monday. Here in Madisonville, a town that in the past has been noted as being the most quiet and orderly in the state, an officer in the discharge of his duty attempts to arrest a man for an offense committed. The man refuses to be arrested, two of his race come to his rescue and they interfere by demanding that the officer shall turn the man loose and go and arrest the other—a white man, before they would agree to the arrest. These men were not citizens of this county, some of them were not citizens of the state, they are colored men from elsewhere, yet in broad daylight, in the presence of the people they defy the officer of the law.

How do the people of Madisonville, of Hopkins county like this state of affairs? Are they pleased to see colored men from elsewhere parade our town with pistols and when an officer attempts to preserve order and enforce law, have bullies set up themselves in defiance to the constituted authorities?

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Business or Votes.

Business men of Wellsville, Ohio, which place has for the past several days been called the “storm center” of the steel strike, have been using their influence to prevent the steel workers joining President Shaffers’s strike for union supremacy. Confronted, as they are, with what seems a certainty that if the present trouble goes much farther, the Wellsville plant will be lifted and taken across the line into Pennsylvania. Many of the men realize the force of this argument which is emphasized by the fact that they are themselves owners of Wellsville property, the value of which is dependent upon the regular operation of the steel works at that point. One prominent man, however, opposes the position taken by the merchants. Mayor Dennis, who seems to think the votes lie in the direction of union workmen and sympathizers, says the business men ought to keep out of it.

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Sound Sense

Sam Jones says many reckless and foolish things, but he also says some very true and sensible things. Referring to strikes and the rights of the laborer, he says:

I believe a dozen men or a thousand men or a million men have a perfect right to strike whenever they gentlemanly please—lay down their implements and quit work, and right there and right then they have done everything they have a right to do by human and divine law, and when they do any more they outlaw themselves and ruin their cause. Capital has a perfect right to discharge labor whenever it gentlemanly pleases, but when capital says “I will not employ you, and no one else shall employ you,” then capital has outlawed itself and damaged its cause. Capital has as much right to run around to the employers of labor in this country and beat up or cuss down anybody that will employ their discharged men as laboring men have to hang around the shops and mines from which they have been discharged or voluntarily severed their connection, with sticks and rocks and say to capital: “We won’t work for you, and nobody else shall work for you.”

Samuel’s English may be a little lame at times, but the proposition he here lays down is based on sound sense and justice.—Nashville American.

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When?

Mr. Shaffer, the man who is at the head of the big steel strike, said in a speech at Wellsville last week:

Many of the older workmen present who have worked with me in the rolling mills know what the word “strike” means. In those old days we used to close the mills, throw out pickets, guard the railway depots and lay in a good supply of intoxicating spirits, thus priming for mischief and depredations of any sort. If persons thinking other than we did came to take our positions they were beaten and sent out of town. We do differently now.

It would be interesting to know just when strikers began to do differently. Such words as these by the President of the Amalgamated Association would be far more impressive if spoken at the end instead of the beginning of the strike. Let us hope that they can be spoken then.—Courier-Journal.