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Bay Gazette EEN THIRTIETH TEAK. GREEN BAY, THURSDAY AFTERNOON, JUNE 13, 1901. PRICE TWO CENTS. FOUR MEN DROWNED. NEGROES FEAR THE WRATH OF WHITES A Dozen Black Men Are Surrounded by a Mob at Shreveport, Louisiana.

The Reason Why FStSgSSJSr lit. We tell what we can do through the press. 2d. We do what we say we can. 3d.

We treat all comers friends. Krippner Kayo, Fashionable W. Tailors. SENATOR DE WAYNE STEBBINS CALLED BY DEATH'S SUMMONS State Senator De Wajne Stcbbins Died at His Home in Algoma last Night of Heart Disease His Deatb Came Suddenly and Almost Without Warning. HIS DEATH OCCURRED AT ABOUT MIDNIGHT GREEN BAY WHOLESALERS AND JOBBERS.

Mr. Stebbins Had Recently Complained of Not Feeling Well and of Having Severe PainsAfter Retiring Last Night He Was Taken with Attacks of Vomiting and Expired at About Midnight, The Schooner Czar Wrecked Off North Coast of New Foundlaud and Four Men Drowned. St. Johns, N. June 13.

The schooner Czar, bound to Labrador with fishermen and their families, seventy persons altogether, was driven ashore on Cabot Island, near the north coast of New Foundland, in a dense fog and gale Sunday night. Four men were drowned and six persons injured. The women and children were landed in safely. The survivors were on the island two days without food or shelter. EMPEROR WILLIAM IN FAVOR OF ASSOCIATION Sends Telegram of Congratulations to the Y.

M. C. A. Jubilee Con, vention at Boston. The Convention Sends a Message in Re ply Thanking the Emperor for His ExpresHions of Sympathy and Fraternal Relations.

Boston, June 13. The Y. M. C. A.

jubilee convention now in session here has received a message from the German ambassador at Washington transmitting a telegram of congratulations from Emperor William. The emperor ays: "With pride the brotherhood may look back on ita past life, which promises to farther, nourish and increase. May this 'expectation be fulfilled in rich measure. With satisfaction I see the German associations, active in the same endeavor to take part fraternally in this solemn gathering. May the American associations also in the future train for their great fatherland, citizens who are sound in body and soul and of earnest convictions of life, standing on the only unmovable foundation, the name of Christ, whose name is above every name." The convention in reply 8ent a mes sage to the emperor expressing its thanks, and saying the delegates were deeply touched by the reference to fraternal relations existing between the young men of the German fatherland and America." 1 ROBBERS TOOK WATCH AND MONEY Lieut.

Commander B. F. Tilley Set Upon by Robbers In San Francisco and Ke- lieved of Valuables. San Francisco, June 13. Lieut.

Commander B. F. Tilley, United States governor of the American portion of the Samoan island, who arrived from Fago Fago Tuesday and registered at the Occidental hotel, Btarted out last evening for a stroll intending to view the water front. When in unfamiliar part of the city he passed by two men who turned suddenly and seized him from bjhind. One grabbed his gold watch and chain while the other held him by the throat.

A struggle ensued during which he was struck over the head, and rendered unconscious. When he recovered consciousness he made his way back to the hotel. His assailants, who made good their escape, relieved him of a gold watch and about Governor Tilley starts for the east tomorrow. GENERAL SYNOD ORGANIZED. General Synod, of Reformed Presbyterian Church Organ I led Today at Cincinnati for Annual Meeting.

Cincinnati, June 13. The general synod of the Reformed Presbyterian church was organized today with Rev, George W. Brownell, of West Middlesex, as moderator. The reports of standing committees were submitted. The Woman's Missionary union of the Reformed Presbyterian church also began its session today, Jennie White Colterville of Illinois, presiding.

A LOCOMOTIVE EXPLODES. Freight Locomotive on In Ion PaciHeKi plodesNear laras, Killing Ehgineer and Fireman. Omaha, June 13. A freight locomotive on the Union Pacific blew up this morning near Clarks, N'eb. En gineer Charles Fulmer of Council Bluffs and Fireman David Jenkins of Omaha were killed.

Brafceman William Fleming of Omaha was scalded and will die. The train was going at a good speed when the accident occurred and was wrecked. THE OREGON ARRIVES. Pan Francisco, June 13. The battleship Oregon arrived late Wednesday afternoon from the orient.

Preparations had been made to make the homecoming of the famous vessel a memorable one, but they were anticipated by the arrival of the vessel 24 Hours earlier than she was expected. RESULT OF YESTERDAY'S MURDER The Murder of John O. Foster by a Negro at Sherveport, Yesterday Has Stirred I'p the Whites in a Frenzy. Shreveport, June 13. The latest reports from the Foster plantation, where John G.

Foster was murdered yesterday, says that a dozen or more negroes are still cowering in the Kinue-brow itore surrounded by a mob which threatens at every moment to lynch the whole parly. Frince Edwards, the negro who fired the fatal shot, has not yet been apprehended, and it is a desire to get him that has restrained the mob thus far. There seems to be little doubt, however, that summary vengeance, will be meted out to some, if not all of them. Throughout the night and far into the forenoon, the approaches to Shreveport bore a martial appearance. Men armed with Winchesters, pistols and shotguns, afoot and horseback, could be seen as far as the eye could reach.

At 10:30 it was reported that Edwards was surrounded in the, swamps near Belcher by a posse headed by Jacob Foster, brother of the murdered man. COPE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE IS UP The Philippine Commission Today Began Consideration of the Codeof Civil Procedure for Islands. Manila, June 13. The United States Philippine commission today began consideration of the code of civil procedure. General Sumner has returned here, and freported to General Wade the failure of thejiegotiations for the surrender of Cailles, insurgent leader, in Laguna province.

The Filipino apparently believes he can hold out now the rainy season has begun. Disappointment is felt here at backward conditions iul southern Luzon. Some insurgent camps were discovered and destroyed. Lieutentant Cowen with a detachment of 50 men killed five insurgents near Kovelard. MILNE TAKES HIS SEAT.

Lord Mllner Subscribed to the Oath aad Took His Seat in House of Lords Today. London, June 13. Lord Milner of Cape Town subscribed to the customary oath and took his seat in the house of lords this afternoon. lie was warmly cheered. George Hamilton, Indian secretary, answering a question in the house of commons today, said that (Jeneral'Gaselee had cabled there was no foundation to the report circulated in the United States that 6even men had been killed or wounded in the fighting between British Indian troops and French soldiers at Tien Tsin June 5th MUST STAND TRIAL.

Mr. John Stallion and Accomplices Held for Trial at Galena, lor Mur-, der of Alice Stallion. Galena, June 113. Mrs. John Mallion, her father, Thomas Crabtree, and the latter's two sons, James and Frank, who have been having a pre liminary hearing on the Jcharge of murdering Alice Stallion, the lH-year- old step-daughter, were held for trial at the October term in 31,000 and 5,000 bail, respectfully.

GET SCOTCH DEGREES. Degree of LL. I. Conferred on Andrew Carnegie and Others by the Glasgow I'niversity Today. Glasgow, June 13.

In conuecliou with this week's celebration of the hundred and fift'eth anniversary of the founding of Glasgow university, the degreefof LL. D. was today conferred on Andrew Carnegie, Lord Dufferin, Generals Sir Archibald Hunter and Ian Hamilton and three Glasgow ladies. REPORTS WERE INCORRECT. The Reports of a Tornado at Ironwood, Mi Last Night Said to Be Incorrect.

Marquette, June 13. Word has been received from Ironwoed, stating that the reports of a tornado there last night is incorrect. Both Are Dead. Moweaqua, June 13. Frank and Joe Fraily, of Herrick, 111., beiDp unable to obtain whisky, pot drunk on lemon extract, and both died in horrible ag-onj.

VICTIMS OF LIGHTNING. mmmmmmmm s-ssi sss-s a M. Kreely and Son instantly' Killed by Lightning Near Arradla-IIoth Prominent Farmers. La Crosse, June J3. Word hat been received here that Kreely and son.

prominent farmers residin two miles couth of Arcadia, in this state, were struck by lightninff while drivinar into a barn, returnlua; home from town. Both were instantly killed. THE LARSE CITIES BARRED The Modern Woodmen Reject the Proposition to Admit Them to Membership. Action Taken Considered as Settling for Soma Years to Come the Membership Limitations of the Modern Woodman. St.

Taul, June 13. Electlo tf officers and a protracted contest over the admission of cities of over 200,000 to the jurisdiction of the order filled the bubiness day for the Modern Woodmen of America Wednesday. The proposition to take city members into the order came up on the report from the law committee. An amendment was proposed to this report to dispense with the present limit which keepn cities of over 200, 000 from joining the order, Chicago, St. Louis, Milwaukee, Buffalo, Detroit, Cleveland, Kan Francisco, Cincinnati, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh being named in several motions and being then taken up one at a time and voted On Chieajro the vote was 800 to 32, anj'the'others were more quickly deposed of, all being voted down.

This leaves paragraph 4 of the law committee's report with the single recommendation that Utah be admitted to the jurisdiction of the order, and this amendment will doubt less be carried on Friday. The action taken is considered an settling for some years to come the membership limitations of the modern woodmen. The competitive drill, considered one of the greatest features' of tho woodmen's encampment, was inaugu rated Wednesday. The drill plot was in Milton street and University avenue and the maneuvers were witnessed by more than 2,000 people. The crowd were delighted with th martial display, ond each team, as it completed its trial and passed from the inclosnre, was vociferously applauded.

Members of the camps who were waiting for their call participated in the applause. The judges are Lieut. Col. S. J.

Capt. Ford, of Fort Snellinir, and Lieut. Warner, company First regiment, Fort Snelling. The following camps participated in the drill Wednesday: Gen. Smith, of Des Moines, Lincoln, of Lincoln, and Independence, of Rock Island, 111.

Election of officers was held. Head Consul W. A. Northcott. of Illinois; Head Clerk C.

W. Ilawes, of Illinois, and Head Adviser Dan Herd, of Iowa, were reelected. OSHKOSH WAS DAMAGED BY HAIL Terrific Hailstorm la at Osbkosh Yesterday Afternoon aad Lasted About fifteen Minutes. Oshkosh, June 13. A terrific hailstorm started in after two o'clock Wednesday afternoon.

continu4 15 minutes. The stones were as larpe as hickory and walnuts. Thousands of windows were broken and trees and shrubbery demolished. A score of big windows in the city hall were blown and a henw hatchway on top of the city hall was b.ovrn down A number of buildings in the city were partially wrecked. The storm extended from ten miles south to a considerable distance north.

PUBLIC MEN HONORED. The Ohio Wesleyan niersity loorrrs Itegrees pon Senator Fairbanks aad 'onjressman War Bix k. Columbus O- June 13. The trus-ees of the Ohio Wesleyan university on Wednesdav conferred the decree of LL. D.

upon Senator Charles W. FAirbanks. of Indiana, and upon lion. William R. Warnock.

member of con gress from the Eighth Ohio district. These are the first honorary degrees conferred bv Ohio Wesleyan upoa public men ia ten years. If yonnz ladies think sores, pimples and rtd noses look well with a bridal veil and orange blossoms, it all right. Yet Hocky Mountain Tea would drive them away. 3c.

Ask your druggist EXCLUSIVE WHOLESALE. GKOCKRIKS. JOANNES BROS. CO, Wholesalers and Jobber of Groceries Coffees, Teas, Spices, etc. Spice Mills la Connection.

Office and warehouse, HA 128 8. Washington St. DKY GOODS. EOSON, MOORE dc Detroit, Mich. Wholesale Dry Goods.

C. H. White, Wisconsin representative. Sample Room next door to Union Laundry. Green Bay.

Wi HARDWAKK. GOTFRKDSON BROS. HARDWARE CO. Wholesalers and Jobber In Shelf and Heavy Cutlery, Tinplata, etc. 2UO-304 S.

Washington CANDY AND BISCUITS. ANNEN CANDY BISCUIT CO, (Non-Trust.) Manufacturers and Wholesaler of Candiee and Biscuits. Office and Factory-401-iU Walnut St CANNKI) GOODS. WM. LARSEN CANNING CO.

fanned Goods and Sauerkraut. Whole, aale dealers in fruits, produce and vegetables. PISH. A. BOOTH it CO.

Wholesale Dealers tn and Shippers of Fresh and Salt Fish, and Oysters. Mouth of Fox River. J. 8. JOHNSON.

Wholesale deater In Fresh and Salt Fish. 1734 Main St. FRUITS. HENRY LARSEN. Wholesale Foreign, Domestic and Tropical Fruits.

Full Hue of Vegeta-Mes, Telephone HiMi. Chicago office. 8. Water street. BHKWKRM.

HENRY RAHR SONS CO. Brewers, Battlers andMalsters. Tel. 1M. HAGEMEISTER BREWING CO.

Brewers. Bottling of fine beers specialty. Telephone 2 2. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CHOCKKRY. THE WKISE HOLLMAN CO.

Importers and Wholesalers of Fins) Crockery, China and Table Ware. Retail establishment in connection. 304 N. Washington St. DRUGS.

JOHN ROBINSON. Wholesale and Retail dealer In Drug and DruicytBta Supplies. Z28 N. Washington. COAL.

CARG ILL COAL CO. Hard and Soft Coal. The Celebrated I'ocahotitas Smokeless Coal a special, ty. Docks Green Bay, WUi h. HURLBUT.

Coal. Wood. Brick, Lime, Cement, etc. Offlce-901 Cedar at HHOOM8. GREEN BAY BROOM CO.

Manufacturers of Brooms of alt descriptions. Factory 633 S. Jackson street. Willaert's Quaker Malt Bread Ju-t a pure and healthful as ita name and just as clean as it looks, each lost being put up in waxed paper. I The bread jfoe direct from my ores 1 to yur table without being touched bv the human hand.

Ask vnur irrorer for Willaert's Ouaker an. I Home Made Bread. For sale erywhere. See that there is a label on every loaf ana beware ot imitations. ti I I Tl Who Makes the Quaker.

Corner Walnut and Adams. I'hone 107. MRS. HOEST, of Eau Claire, has Opened IDnress ILCaTri PARLORS AT 213 N. Monroe Ave.

The ladies are cordialij inrited to Call. Mrs. Roen Algoma, June 13. De Wayne Stebbins, state 6euator from this district and cashier of the Algoma bank, died last night of heart disease. His death came suddenly and almost without warning and the news has this morning placed the entire city in mourning.

lie but recently returned from a trip to the Pacific coast after the adjournment of the state legislature and for the past lew days had been busily engaged In looking over the business affairs of his bank. He had repeatedly complained of not feeling well and at times of being in. pain but as no acute symptoms had developed he had not consulted a physician, considering the matter of pot sufficient importance. His Death Came Suddenly. Last night he had been detained at the bank with Mr.

Decker and M. T. Parker, until about 9 o'clock he decided to go home, thinking he would feel better in the morning. He shortly afterward retired but between 10 and 11 he was taken with a severe attack of yomiting from which his wife attempted in vain to relieve him and she then sent for the family physician. lie came immediately but soon NO BUSINESS SESSION.

Modern Woodmen at St. I'aul Suspend Business for the General Street Parade Thia Morning. St. Paul, June 13. The Modern Woodmen of America held no business 'session today, all the delegates ard visiting members joining in the grand parade this morning.

The parade was one of the largest seen in this city, and the showy uniforms of the teams, the floats, carriages and marching men constituted a most pleasing spectacle. SALARIES ARE FIXED. The Annaal Readjustment of Post masters' Salaries Has nut Been Completed at Washington. Washington, June 13. The annual readjustment of postmasters' salaries lias just been completed in the office of the first assistant postmaster general, the result being that, on the 1st of July, 1,770 postmasters will receive increased pay, and 229 will receive reduced compensation.

The total reduction is and the aggregate increase $215,600. making a net increase of $137.200. More Born CaptnreJ. Pretoria. June Pulteney's division has captured a party of TVer.

im-ludine a brother of Acting President Schalk-Hurger, on the Swaziland border. 20 Years Experience with the largest manufacturers of Chicago and our trork in this city for a number of years enables us to give entire satis-faction in making and repairing FINE JEWELRY. S. FEUERSTEIN, MANUFACTURING JEWELER. 222 N.

Washington St, overWm. Hoffman, The Tailor. found that the case was a most serious one and called two more physicians. Shortly before midnight Mr. Stebbins was taken with an exceedingly severe and painful attack from which he never rallied and he passed away about mid night.

Senator Stebbins' Eventful Life. De Wayne Stebbins was born at Clin ton, N. April 5, 1835, and came to Wisconsin with his parents in the fall of the same year. He received a com mon school education and graduated at the United States naval 'academy at Annapolis, serving four during the civil war as an officer in the United States navy. He resided in Racine un til 1856, when he removed to Algoma, where he has since made bis home.

He was cashier of the Bank of Algoma and was interested in many business enterprises in that city, lie was president of the "Wisconsin" battleship fund committee. Mr. Stebbins was a member of the assembly in 1873" and has been a member of the Kewaunee county board for 27 years. He was elected to the state senate In -1894 and was re-elected to the same body in 1898. Senator Stebbins was a candidate for governor last year and had the support of the entire northeastern portion of the state until he released his friends by withdrawing from the race.

ORDERS CASE DROPPED. Appellate Court at Rochester, Y. Orders the Case Against Pan-American Exposition Dropped. Rochester, N. June 13.

Appellate court which had the matter of Sunday closing of the l'an-American Exposi tion under consideration has ordered the case dropped. DANCE WAS ENDED BY A TORNADO Young People Dancing in a Granary In Kedwood County, Minn, Have An I'npleasant Experience. Lamberton, June 13. Reports have just been received that during the storm Tuesday in Redwood county, a new granary of Fred Schultz in Waterburry township, in which a large party of young people was enjoying a social dance was demolished. The storm carried away the granary with five dancers, who were unable to escape.

John Nolting, John Bittner, Charles Long, Ida Bittner and Christ Nolting received severe injuries but none will die. A number of buildings were destroyed by the same storm at Echo, Reveren and Sundown. Additional reports of further damage are coming in. CONFERS WITH THE FOPE. Cardinal Gibbon Tells Pope That I'nited States Coald N'ot Send Representative to the Vatican.

Rome. June 13. The pope had a long conference with Cardinal Gibbon Wednesday. "Cardinal Gibbons explained to the pope," says the Rome correspondent of the London Daily Chronicle, "how impossible it would be for the United States government to accredit a representative to the Vatican, because the republic acknowl-edfrl no state relipion and did not rec-og-nize the diversity of Christian confession." Errsr of a French man. A French philosopher claims to have discovered that the Anglo-Saxon race is dytag out because the women would rather practice law, lecture or play- golf than raise children, says the San Francisco Call.

The theory is interesting, and would have been important but for the fact that the race is not dying out..

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