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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-06-17
HAv0COF THE STORM.
Later Details Of the Disasters in
the Stricken Towns.
Ten Dead and Twenty-Five Injared
nj Hefmnn-Burying the Victims
mt New hmond--CIoudburst
Causes Loss Of Life In Texas.

Herman, Neb., June 15.--Ten were
killed and about 25 injured in Tuesday
nights tornado. Ii Is thought all are
now accounted for unless the storm has
been more disastrous in the country
than now anticipated. Not single
building i'm the town is left.
A partial list OF the dead and wound
ed is as follows:
DEAD:-D. u. Hopkins: Mrs ID. u. Hop
kins. Herman: A. Hopkins. their son: Mrs
Keiso Fender, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Hopkins: w. S. Richards. postmaster or
Herman; Mr.. Hawkins. home four miles
west OF Herman: child OF $. NJ. Davis.
Louis Clausen. machinist, Missouri VAL
ley; Earl Petersen. Died at hospital since
the storm. Thomas Hines, plasterer. Blair.
Property Loss.
The loss of property aggregates $780,
900. which means something appalling
for the inhabitants of the peaceful lit
tie village One hundred buildings have
been completely destroyed. Only six
structures remain intact, three in the
north and the same number in the
south part of the town. These COM
prise four residences, the schoolhouse
and one church. The population is in
pitiable condition. Those who lost
their homes. and there are about 500
of them. are absolutely without re-
sources and must depend on public
charity for sustenance and q chance TO
begin life over again. The few who
escaped without injuries or loss OF
property are so completely dazed that
they know not what to do.
Relief work.
The work of relief has already begun,
and in a substantial manner. About a
hundred of the unfortunates are housed
at Blair. The latter town raised $500
as relief fund, and the Washington
county authorities appropriated $500
for the same purpose. Two dozen tents
were sent out from Blair and are oc-
cupied by the homeless. The Blair fire
department has been on guard AT the
scene of the disaster, keeping depre-
dators away, though there Is nothing
left 20 steal. Household goods and
everything went 10 pieces in the wild
swirl that obliterated che town. Ad-
vices from Blair state that most of the
injured there are doing wen. The dead
will be buried to-day. 1t is hoped that
in few days the work of rebuilding
will begin. Offers of assistance are
pouring in from all quarters.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-06-17

San Francisco. June 9.--The whaler
Charles w. Morgan, OF this city. made
fortunate find Of ambergris In the
North seas, according to advices from
Takodate. The lump weighed 05
pounds and Is worth $40. 500. The Nor
gan had secured only $50 barrels OF oil.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-06-17

Two varieties nave been found I'm the
new two-cent envelope stamps. I'm one
the head is pointed at the top and the
lower part OF the bust is rounded. The
other shows broken Up" and the EN-.
bossing Is much better, the face and
hair standing out prominently.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-06-17

The City OF Mexico Is now lighted by
COO arc lights. most of which are OF
2,000-candlc power.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-06-17

The next new issue for collectors 4,
that or Porto Rico.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-06-17

Paris, June TO- Lieut.. Col. picquart
has been Professionally released from
custody.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-06-17

Berlin Is tclephonically connected
with ll5 other cities.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-06-17

When the battle was resumed at one
o'clock with the reenforccments. our
our battery having silenccd the enc
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-06-17

The fire OF all seven warships was
concentrated on this point shortly
after noon, when the upper bay pre-
sentcd the appearance OF being the
scene of great naval battle. The In
sdrgents were eventually forced 10
abandon their guns after holding out
for about four hours, only 20 be con-
fronted by Gen. Lawton's force on land
and in the rear, where there was heavy
lighting.
Beyond the destruction of several
buildings along the water front. the
effect Of the bombardmcnt Is not
known
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-06-17
ROUT FOR THE ENEMY.
Tilipinos Put Up the Hottest Battle
of the War.
Engage the Enemy with Ferocity-
Fighting Continues All Day-wnr-
ships Take Part-Americnn Draw
cry IL Finally Successful.

Manila, June IA. Gen. Lawton un
expectedly stirred up one Of the iiyeli
est engagements of the war south Of
Las Pinas Tuesday morning, upor
which occasion American field gunswer'
engaged in the first artillery due
against Filipino battery concealed il
the jungle.
Companies + and of the Twenty
first infantry, were nearly surrounded
by large body Of insurgents, but the
Americans cut their way out with
heavy loss.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-06-17


Washington. June IA. - The follow
ing cablegram has been received from
Gen. Otis:
Manila. June IL. Adiutant General.
Washington; Lawton's troops had severe
engagement to-day with enemy In strong
entertainments at crossing Zapote river
near Bacoor, Cavite province, has driven
enemy with heavy loss our casualties
some thirty. Insurgents IN this southern
section not molested until threatened at
tack IA strong force on Manila: now scat
tered and In retreat: doubtful II they mako
further stand.
(slgnod) Otis"
Runner OF Lunn's Assassinntian.
Manila, June Authorization. be-
lieyed to be reliable, has reached here
of the assassination of Gen. Luna and
his aide-de-camp, Lieut.. Pasco Ramon.
June s, by Aguinaldo's guard at the
headquarters OF Aguinaldo.
Luna and Ramon. IL appears, went to
the Filipino headquarters to confer
with Aguinaldo, got into an alteration
with the captain OF the guard and one
of them drew revolver. The guard
then killed Luna and Ramon with their
/ bayonctS.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-16
SERIOUS FREIGHT WRECK.
Train Goes Through Bridge Near
Selma.

Selma, February 15.-(Special) -There was
serious wreck of freight train No. 212
yesterday afternoon at $3.50 on the Western
of Alabama railway at Soapstone Creek
one mile east of River bridge and about
ten miles from Selma.
The train which left Selma at p. m. was
bowling along when a rail broke about a
hundred yards from the bridge The en-
CINE and five cars passed over the bridge
safely, the next five cars breaking through
the iron bridge across the creek and piling
upon top of each other tangled mass of
splinters, twisted iron and railroad trucks.
The caboose and remaining cars did not go
down. The bridge is a total wreck and the
passenger train from Montgomery due here
last night at 80 did not make a start.
Transfers were made this morning and this
evening and regular schedules are being
run.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-16

state. (Applause). You have been courage
Gus In requiring at the hands of every Ufh-
cer-state and county-that had any con-
nection with the collection of the state rev.
ennes, the highest standard of efficiency ana
integrity In handling of and accounting for
these revenues. You have employed the
most approved business methods and pro-
eesses and agencies In securing these bene-
ficiai results. The Increased revenue that
you have caused to flow into the state treas
try, without increased taxation, has ad-
Yanced the credit of our state to almost the
highest standard. (Applause). The fearless
manner in which you have upheld the laws
Of the state, and suppressed lawiessness,
even when 1t represented mobs, has given
an assurance to the people of the United
States that law and order prevail within
the borders of Alabama (applause), and
that when citizen is charged with crime,
he shall be tried, not by mobs, but by courts
and juries of the country. The faithful
manner in which you have protected In
vestments and vested rights has created
confidence among the capitalists of this
country as well as other countries. l know,
myself, of one enterprise which has invested
more than four millions Of dollars within
the state of Alabama since you have been
governor Then, you have been diiigent in
the performance OF duty; you have gone to
your office early in the morning and re-
NAMED throughout the day and worked
faithfully and honestly as a servant OF the
people. In this particular you have set an
example that 1 hope will be initiated by
your successors. You have always been
accessible to all the people, and have given
a patient hearing to the complaints and
requests of all. I indulge In no nattery-1
simply state facts which cannot be sue
cessfully Denied
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-16
DEATH OF MRS. FULGHAM.
Was Sister of Mrs. j. M, Lovett of
BeSSemer

Bessemer, February l5.-(Special.)-A tel
egram from Huntsville was received yes
terday by DR.. ]. NJ. Lovett announcing the
death of Mrs. ]. r. Fulgham, a sister OF
Mrs Lovett recently deceased. Mrs. Full
CHAM died yesterday morning and was bur
led today. The cause of her death was
pneumonia
To add to the sadness of the household,
the youngest child. aged about nine
months, died last Saturday of the same
disease.
Mrs. Fulgham is survived by her hus-
band and four little children. These, in
Guiding the death of Mrs j. M. Loy,E of
this pace make three deaths in the family
within two months.
There was a very small attendance at
the public school and university today
and the board of education of the former
decided that, in view of the fact that ex-
posture in such weather would be almost
certainly productive of much sickness
among school children, school should be
discontinued until next Monday. If
the weather continues as Indictment as 1t
IS today, Professor Lovett, of the univer-
sity will no doubt come to the same con-
cusion.
Last night, at about 10 O'Clock in South
Bessemer, Bob Russell, about 20 years DID,
was fatally shot by Jim Sanders. Both
are colored. Jealousy was the cause of the
trouble. The deed did not become known
to the authorities until this morning, and
III the meantime the man who did the
shooting made his escape and has not yet
been apprehended. Russell is dying.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-16
SHOULD BE ANNEXED.
Only Solution of the Middle in the
SamoaS.

London, February 15.-The Melbourne
correspondent of the Times says:
The Samoan correspondent of the Mel
bourne Argus writes that the only solu-
ton Of the difficulties there lies in an i'm
mediate annexation of the islands by Great
Britain. He says that the natives through
out the entire group are almost unanimous
ly favorable to such a step and that it is
also ardently desired by the British and
American residents.
Failing in annexation, the complete dis
arning of the whole population is impera-
tive and the opinion of the correspondent
of the Argus, the abolition of the king
ship is absolutely necessary to prevent
constant disturbances. The rival chiefs, he
believes, would be satisfied If appointed to
rule their own districts with small salaries.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-16
INCREASE IN THE
NAVY EQUIPMENT
Text of the Bill Was Made Pub
lie Yesterday
THREE NEW BATTLESHIPS
Three Armored Cruisers and Six Pre-
tected Cruisers Are Provided For
They Will Be the Best
That Can Be Built
THREE NEW BATTLESHIPS

Washington, February 15.-The text of
able today. The provision as to new ships
is as follows:
For the purpose of further increasing tho
naval establishment of the United States,
the president is hereby authorized to have
constructed by contract three sea-going
coast line battleships. carrying the heaviest
armor and most powerful ordnance for YES
sells of their class upon trial displacement
of $500 tons, to be sheathed and coppered
and to have the highest practicable speed
and great radius of action, and to cost ex-
elusive of armor and armament not exceed
ing 50 500, 900 each and tire armored cruis-
ers of about 1900 tons trial displacement,
carrying the heaviest armor and most pow
erful ordnance for vessels of their class, to
be sheathed and coppered and to have the
highest practicable speed and great radius
and armament not exceeding 100000 each;
and armament not exceeding 4,000,0 each;
and six protected cruisers of about $500 tons
trial. displacement, to be sheathed and cop
pered and to have the highest speed COM
patible with good cruising qualities. great
radius of action and to carry the most pow
erful ordnance suited to vessels of their
class and to cost, exclusive of armament,
not exceeding 81 La. 900 each, and not more
than two OF said battleships and not more
than two of said armored cruisers and not
moro than two of said protected cruisers
shall be built in one yard or by one con-
tracing party. and the contracts for the
construction OF each of said vessels shall be
awarded by the secretary Of the navy to
the lowest and best responsible bidder. hav-
ing in view the best results and most ex-
peditious delivery"
The secretary of the navy Is authorized
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-16
HAVE THAWED OUT.
Railroads Reaching Baltimore Are
Again Running.

Baltimore, February 15.-The railroads
reaching Baltimore are rapidly assuming
their normal condition, and by noon tomor-
row it is expected that both the Baltimore
and Ohio and Pennsylvania will run at least
lner passenger trains ON time
One track of each line is open between
Washington and Philadelphia, and several
New York trains arrived today with long
overdue passengers and mail aboard. Sew
eral western trains also pulled in over the
Baltimore and Ohio, and reports from along
the line indicate that a number of them
are pushing their way eastward. Their
progress is necessarily slow, however, as
there is but one track nearly the entire
distance between Baltimore and Cumber-
land.
Several trains started for the west to-
night. with good prospects of making good
time.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-16
TO HARNESS NATURE.
Deal to Establish Immense Motive Pow
er at Florence.

Florence, February 15.-(Special.)-A deal
is on foot to harness Cypress creek hear
this city. and by so doing develop immense
power for the turning of all sorts OF ma
chinery. d. L. Foster, of Huntsville, is in
the city, and will make a survey of the
ground near the proposed power plant on
Thursday.
The idea is to tunnel through a big hill
around which the creek flows, and 1t is be-
lieved that in doing SO sufficient power Will
be developed to turn every wheel in every
manufao turing establishment in this city
and surrounding country. The exact water
fall and the consequent available horse
power have not been figured out accurate y,
but one not even familiar with civil en-
cheering see that enormous power Is
latent In the stream. 1t is also said TO be
the intention of the promoters of the
scheme to furnish electric lights 10 the city
If the auministr a ton should care to Com
slider the matter
Mr.. Foster was in Florence several
months ago and preached the subject to
+. NJ. Perry, VINO at that time mad just
purchased thousand acres of land in lne
vicinity and was erecting a mammoth cot
ton and grist mill and gin. Mr.. Perry's idea
was to secure power by the construction of
a dam, winch he did at a cost of several
thousand dollars, but just as he got 1t COM
pleted lreshet came and destroyed 1t par
TALLY.
The result of the survey Which will be
made by Mr. Foster and party Of engineers
tomorrow will be very interesting, for upon
their decision hangs the biggest deal which
has been attempted in Florence for many
years. He has plenty of capital behind him
to construct the tunnel and make all the
intended improvements.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-16
yan0,ck Rec eiy.r

New York, February 15.-Augustus Van
Wyck has been appointed receiver for Else
man Brothers, silk jobbers, in an action
brought by Moses L. Eiseran against mis-
brother Samuel for a dissolution Of part
nership. The assets of the firm Of I.ire-
man Bros. were en- DecemLci u last 1884,
700 and the liabilities Ss22eV0 1Ee ptO.its
of the business since 1871 are placed at
$750,000. The amount of Samuel EisemGa s
capital now in the firm, nsistiiIg Ct ac-
cumuated profits lie estimates az sz-J..0J,
and his brothers at s2SS,0e0. Tbs sales u
the firm during TIE year 1880 aTe stats4 =.
some of the afTdavits pTcsc..ted CT TIL
hearing of the motion to have AMOUNTED
to more than $3,000,oo0
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-16
The Lauderdale Court House Matter

Florence, February 15.-(Special)-The
court of county commissioners met in this
city yesterday, twenty-four hours behind
the time scheduled. The committee APP
pointed to examine into the plans for a
new court house or the repairing of the old
one did not report, only two of the seven
reaching the city on account of the >ex-
IRENE cold weather and consequent bad
condition of the roads The final settlement
of the matter will now go over over until
the May term. The report of the commit
tee has not been made public, but it seems
almost certain that they will not recon-
mend a new court house. They may COM
promise upon a recommendation for the
thorough overha uling of the present build
ing.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-16
STOCKHOLDERS MEET.
Directors Elected for the Mobile & Ohio
Railroad.

Mobile February 15.-The annual meet
ing of the stockholders of the Mobile and
Ohio Railroad company took place here
today, resulting in the election of the fol'
lowing directors:
William Butler Duncan, Adrian Iselin, c,
C. Cuyler ]. j. Jevens, Sidney Shepard, A
H. Stevens H. B. Plant, ]. c. Clarke, E. l.
RUSSELL James H. Fay, james H. Mason,
F. d. Tappen and j. ]. Rogers.
The stockholders authorized the directory
to subscribe for stock of the Mobile and
Bay Shore railroad to tap the Mobile and
Ohio road at Pritchard's Station, near Mo-
bile, and run to Alabama Port, in lower
Mobile bay, giving the railroad connections
with the deepest harbor on the gulf
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-16
TOwed in by Tugs

Plymouth Eng, February 15.-The Ham,
burg-American liner Pretoria, which sailed
from Hamburg, January 20, for New York,
reached here today, being towed in by
tugs The Pretoria reports that she en-
countcred heavy southwesterly gale on
February 8, during which she broke her
rudder shaft. 1t was temporarily re-
paired and Captain knott decided to re-
turn. On her way here heavy seas were
experienced and at one time oil was poured
on the waters
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-16
FIRE AT TUSCALOOSA.
Tramp Supposed to Be Responsible for
the Blaze.

Tuscaloosa, February 15-(Special.) yes
terday morning between and O'Clock,
servants house at the home of Hon. w. C.
Fits, was discovered to be fire. The
alarm was sounded, but the fire company
could render no aid as the building was be-
yond the reach of the nearest water plug,
and it burned to the ground. The house
was used as storeroom for household
goods and it's loss is estimated at $500. AS
there was no occupant of the building, 1t is
conjectured that tramp broke in the night
before in search of shelter and left burn
ing cigar stump or matches.
DR.. Surrey Mayfeld, of Northport. broth
er of Judge J. ]. Mayfield, was stricken yes
terday with paralysis and his condition is
considered very serious.
Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. W. E. Robertson. a double wedding
took place. Miss Lille Robertson and
Jesse Morgan were married and immedf-
ately afterward Miss Minnie Tinsley and
Joseph Deacy were also welded. Rev. It.
p. Culver, pastor of the Methodist church,
performed the double ceremony. Both
couples LEFT Immediately for New Orleans
on a bridal trip to attend the Mardi Gras
festivities.
Senator Moody came home to attend the
funeral of his aunt, Mrs. Jane Hayes. Rep
resentative Henry b. Foster was also here
Sunday and Monday being called by the
death of his father-in-law, Dr. William T.
Hester.
Last night about midnight tenement
cottage, belonging to Judge Somerville,
caught fire from a defective flue. The fire
company was on the scene Immediately
after the alarm was given, but the house
was completely Quilted. 1t was occupied
by a widow with several children. Most
of her household furniture was saved.
Yesterday a car of Canadian students
passed through on the Mobile and Ohio
road. They were on their way to Savan-
nah to take a steamer for Cuba.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-16
WILL KEEP UP FIGHT.
Agoncillo Says That the Americans
Will Be Whipped.

Montreal February 15.-senor Agoncillo
said today that there would be no let-up
in the efforts of the Filpinos to force the
Americans from their country.
He said he was not at all surprised that
Iloilo had faken, as the Americans had tae
advantage of fleet. But wait till they
get in the interior" he said. Then they
will have more than their work cut out.
He announced the purpose. OF Senior Luna
departure was to interview the diffe.e2s
courts of Europe and ask for their assist
ance in the Philippines.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-16
Term of Court Postponed

Florence February 15.-(Special.)-Chan-
cellor Simpson, upon the petition of the at
torneys of the Florence bar, has decided to
postpone the February term of the cham
Gerry court until the latter part of March.
There is not much business to be transacted
1t is said, and the latter date will be con-
yen.ent to all concerned.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-16
Capt. william Canard Dead

Fort Smith, Tex, February 15.-Capta:n
William Canard, As years old. veteran of
the Mexican and civil wars. died at IS
home in johnson county this morning He
was a captain in the confederate army.
F. II. Woodwork, a prominent Chicago
capitalist, en- route to Mexico. dropped dead
In a hotel at Beaumont today.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-16
Col. Russen Compl.ments the Governor

During his address of welcome to the
general assembly, Colonel e. L. Russell,
president of the Mobile and Ohio railroad,
paid the administration very high tribute,
justly deserved. His reference to the gov
ernor was as follows:
"Of Joseph F. Johnston, the chief execu-
tive of the state, desire to say that after
a careful review of his administration, COW
ering period of more than two years, it is
found that for business sagacity, business
Intelligence and business integrity, 1t stands
without a parallel In the history of our
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-16
still without Intelligence

Boston, February 1.-THE Cunard line off,
GERS are still without intelligence OF the
Pavoncelh. but they still assert their belief
In her safety.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-16
Lord Justice entity Dead

London, February 1.-THE Rt. Hon. Jo-
seph William Chitty, lord justice of the
court of appeal, is dead.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-16

and directed to procure armor of the best
obtainable quality for the vessels mention
ed at an average cost not exceeding $545
ton including all royalties.