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had reference 10 tho Tenth Cavalry troop
stationed at Fort Mcintosh After making
several arrests, the authorities and law
abiding citizens left the spot and returned
to the center of the city, Il being evident
that the mob was too large for the officers
TO handle.
Tho work Of moving tho patients was
stopped at noon, which was about tho
hour of the outbreak, and everything was
temporarily discontinued until tomorrow
morning, by which time tho authorities
expect to be sufficiently reinforced, and
will proceed With the work
Dr. Blunt wired Governor sayerB the
particulars, and asked for militia or United
States troops, and the Governor replied
that he had wired Washington for tho
troops. It is generally believed by tho
most prominent citizens that unlcss troops
arc ordered the work can not proceed, aud
a riot is most likely to occur.
When the nows OF what had occurred
became known business men aud promi-
nent citizens could be seen coming in all
directions armed with shotguus ard Of
ferlng their services TO the authorities in
enforcing the law Everything Is quiet
at the present writing. but intense feeling
exists. and unless the soldiers make their
arrtarance promptly serious trouble IS an
ticpated within the next day or So
a rumor was current that meeting Is
TO be held in Nuevo Laredo. Mexico. TO
organize band to oppose the soldiers IL
called out This fact was communicated
to the Mexican authorities, and they at
once detailed officers TO aearch for ouch
meeting, and promised to suppress such
a move and arrest all persons concerned.
Captain Rogers. Of the rangers, Is In
the city, and Governor sayers this after
men as is necessary TO assist Or. Blunt in
carrying out the health regulations.
Two hundred armed citizens offered their
services 70 the authorities. but the COVER
nor preferred TO relieve them OF the disa-
grseablo duty they were whiting 70 UNDER
take
DR. Blunt said: 'rhere has been shown
some little resistance 70 the removal Of
smallpox patients 10 the pest house, and
the work has been suspended until to-
morrow morning, when 1t viii be quickly
resumed. The removal Of The sufferers Is
necessary TO check the disease, and as the
local authorities aud the business COM
munity Of Laredo desira Il, II will be car
riod out. have All the force necessary
aad shall use il II occasion requires, br.
do not apprehend any 4lcoJshed, 40 Il IS
known here that | have troops to assist
me
Austin, Texas March 10. Governor Say
crs received This AFTERNOON the following
tclegrams from Laredo:
Can not enforce auarantine regulations
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Mexican Element of Laredo Will Not Sub
NIT to Smallpox Regulations.
UNITED STATES TROOPS WERE ASKED FOR
The Marshal and His Deputies Fired Upon Attempted
Enforce the LawState Health Officer Blunt
to Execute His Regulations.

Laredo. Texas, March 19.--The smallpox
situation in this city has now resulted in
moro serious proposition on account of
large portion of the poorer and ignorant
classes in opposing and refusiog 20 COM
ply with the measures adopted by State
Health officer DIR. w. L. Blunt, who has
undertaken to stamp out the disease. Ills
method is generally believed to be the
only one that will prevent tho spread of
the disease and stamp it out promptly,
AS has been previously stated, 1t is DR..
Bluufs intention to move all smallpox
patients TO hospital, to he treated and
cared for, and all exposed persons moved
10 a house of detention. Some few people
opposed the idea, and declared that they
would not permit the members of their
family 10 be moved; that they would die
first.
The conveyances and moving squads
started to work early this morning. 1t
having been announced that they would
start and as it was Sunday, everybody
was idle. and as a consequence througed
the streets aud corners TO view the pro-
ceedings. 1t was generally circulated that
two young Mexlcans. brothers of pa
tient, had taken stand in their yard, and
were going 10 defy the authorities to move
their sister. and In consequence there were
several hundred Mexicans gathered about
to "rubberneok' The young men were
seen and they told City Marshal Barthe-
low that they would not refuse to COM
ply with the law, but only asked that
physician be sent to examine the case be-
fore she was moved.
The large mob which was assembled was
in direct violation OF the quarantine resu-
letipns. and the police Officers, assisted
ty Aldermen Christen AMI Lawyer c. G..
fearce. endeayored 10 disperse thcm, hut
the mob resisted. They fell back a few
steps and began throwing rocks at the
officers. and one fellow drew a pistol and
tired from the mob at City Marshal Bar
thelow. with this the officers dreg tApir
sixshooters and lively fusilIade ensued.
The first shot started most 81 Inc men 10
running in every direction but Few
stood for a Minute or 50 and made a hglt.
Twelve or fifteen shots were Tired but
were very wild. Assistant cily Marshal
idar was struck on the head with large
reck. and was seriously, though not dan
gercrsly, wounded. man named AgGiar
one OF the mob, was shot through the leg
The shots attracted almost every citizen
to the scene, and the widest excitement
prevailed. Numerous cries Of Down with
the authorities. and Bring out yoar
resr5 soldiers we're heard. Tnis latter
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REED STILL CAR.
President Of United States Must Bow
Down to Him.
A BIG WEEK AT BRUNSWICK
Future History Depends Upon the Re.
publican Caucus.
ALGER MAY BE COMPELLED TO RESIGN
This Is One Of the Features Said to Be
Under Consideration.
ADMINS! INA Jun MuSI C0NlE III REED
The Big Speaker Has Mckinley and
Hanna at n OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
paper Men Haired.
Brunswick, Ga. March 1e.-ou tho sur
face this has been dreamy. balmy sun
day in this resort of milllonpires
But there is an undercurrent Of prepara-
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speculation as to what the week will bring
forth, that serves to put those mostly in
Reeds presence, his smiling complacency;
the visit OF the president and his cam
paign manager. Senator Hanna; Vice Pres
dent Hobart; ex-secretsry Day and other
notable personages tomorrow form the
basis for the speculations. IL is also ex
pected that Secretary Alger will arrive to-
morrow or Tuesday and that adds to the
guessing.
Speaker Reed is taking life easy and
there appears no trace of anxiety on his
countenance over the approaching visit of
on Jekyl first, and that the evidence is
all In his favor as to the administration
coming to him. Whatever may have been
the wire working to accomplish this end
the result is anything but unfavorable to
the speaker He took a spin over the is
land this morning with apparent delight
President Mckinley and party viii oc-
cupy the Frederic Baker cottage This is
located on Lne nOrln Sue OF tue JehNl TiuD
house and is about 200 yards distant from
the San Souci apartment house, wherein
Speaker Reed is domiciled as the guest of
John 6. Moore of New York.
Meantime arrangements have been made
to give the presidential party warm and
hospitable welcome. On the arrival of tho
president al Brunswick he will be met by
Mayor Atkinson and the leading citizens
and metaphorically given the keys to the
city. There was talk of special steamer
to bring him to Jekyl, but the arrange
ments now are that ho will come on tho
regular line steamer Governor Stafford. A
distinguished party will meet the president
al the Jeky dock. 1t will consist in part
of Thomas Nelson Page, the novelist; Rob-
ert Howell Russell. the artist: II. w. Can
non, president of the Fourth National
bank, New York; General Hayes OF New
York State; Joseph Stickney. the coal mine
magnate; Joseph Pulitzer OF the New York
World; James A. Scrymser, president Of
the Central and Southern American rail-
way; r. x. Porter Of Pittsburg; w y.
lsham. president of the Bank of the Me-
tropolis of Now York and Robert G. Pruin
OF tho Commercial bank OF Albany, N, Y.
Strict assurances have been given that
no newspaper man be allowed on Jekyl
during the presidents stay.
II is understood to be Mr.. Bliss desire
that no newspaper men come down. as the
president is said TO be simply out for rest
and recreation.
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WEATHER. INFORMATION.
Severe Gale the Atlantic Coast
Flood the Southeast.

Severe Gale tho Atlantic Coast.
Flood the Southeast.
Washington :. lrch f9.-Weather cond-
tions and &c = forecast:
Since SAT- X. night tho storm has moved
from Kent to the coast by way Of the
District o = umbia, steadily increasing in
energy. ~ al rains and SHOWS have fallen
from the - States northumberland north
eastward = rains being heavy In the Mid
die Atlf q States and the upper portion OF
the Sc Atlantic States.
The g / has also caused severe westerly
gales 3 the Atlantic coast; maximum
veloc Y [ aeventy-two miles an hour has
beer ,rted at New York City.
Fi~ ne Mississippi valley westward, gem
orally fair weather has prevailed. The tenn
South Atlantic States northward throughout
the Ohio valley and tho Middle Atlantic States
and were preceded by marked rise in tenn
perature during Saturday night in the Allan
tic Coast States. From the middle valleys
westward and southwestward there has been a
rise of 10 to 20 degrees while In the North
west the advance of a marked high pressure
zero temperature extending through North
Dakota.
The heavy rains in Virginia. Eastern Ten
nessee Western North Carolina and Northern
Georgia are causing still further rises in the
rivers of those districts and the necessary
food warnings have been issued during sun
dav.
In the Atlantic States fair weather Is likely
70 continue for at least two or three days. The
temperature changes will be unimportant:
westerly winds Will prevail on the Atlantic
coast
storm signals are displayed on the Atlantic
coast from Hatteras TO PASSPORT.
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Ex-sENA4oR WALSH DEAD.
WAe One OF the Strong Adyo
yafGAYnf Southern Dcvetopment

Wa9 One OF the Strong Adyo-
sat1sfnf Southern Developments.
Isusfas Ca, March 19.-lion. Patrick
"a. ex- United States senator and mayor
kuxutta, died at his residence today after
month"; illness of nervous prostration.
r. was little hope in the community Of
recovery. but his death was net thought
y aespear at hand.
ayor Walsh was one of the most promi-
/ men IN Georgia and had National recog-
NJ n&9the earnest champion Of Southern
1lQrmApt and was perhaps the best asthor-
IA the material resources and mamJfac-
Ax pfoducts of the South,
a 4lsh was born In ireland, January /,
1f1X{& he was apprenticed in the Charles
NtHeer. and in due time becameN a
|~8f4n printer. He came to Augusta IN
has ever since been identified with
48 of that city ana for twentv-f,yA
as editor and proprietor VI the
N Ehroniclc.
L BE became member of the city
nj md from, 1872 20 1878 he served IN
q 1fS legislature. In 1ss9-si and 1895 no
dAlegate to the democratic National
tl1ns and served four years as Geor-
tM4er of the National democratic leais-
He served az member at
4k The Worlds Fair commission; in 1894
Appointed by Governor Nortben to the
<3I<.EtNtSs hcnHte on Tue ueatn OF Senator
n; b December. 1897, was elected mayor
3NkQNta. which office he Illed ut the time
{Ix Death. His funeral will take place
11ky 4fternoon from st. Patricka cathe-
u and Bishop Becker will come from Sa-
NH to take part In the exercises.
d fhe city offices will be closed tomorrow
Y ~ p1aces OF business will probably he
"a d&ting the hours of the funeral. The
4 counfil the city officials. county Off
b, 1lQce examinations and public school
Af80 Eill attend the funeral.
f- Welsh has no children. but his
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without using force. Many infected refuse
to submit to being sent to hospital and de-
tention camp. Without such measures the
disease can not be suppressed Shall use
such means ns are necessary to enforce
these regulations? Answer Immediately,
w, Il. Blunt
Riot absolutely certain. officers are re-
sisted by mob OF a thousand. State must
help at once Can't you ask United States
troops here to assist2 Act quickly. People
favoring the enforcement OF law arc arm
ing to assist officers but this will bring
bloodshed, Our assistant city marshal was
just wounded BY mob.
Thomas w podd.
Enlightened public sentiment indorsc and
approve all DR.. Blunt has done. Citizens
ask you TO sustain him fully.
], j. Haynes,
Collector OF Customs.
{. w Mcneil
Postmaster
A. l.. McLanc,
Judge District Court.
j. Ward.
Rector Episcopal Church.
r W. Dodd,
j @. Nicholson.
T.. -. Giles
The governor thereupon Immediately
wired tho following;
w F. Blunt. state Health Officer, Laredo.
Telegram received; call upon officer ID
command Of United states troops In my
name to assist IN maintaining peace and
preserving order, but exercise great prtl-
dence and avoid hloodahed u 1t be possible
Adiutant General Scurry leaves by first
train. Have wired secretary OF war for
orders. show this telegram 10 tho mayor
Of Laredo and sheriff of Webb county and
ask their cooperation. Keep me constant
ly advised. Joseph u, Saynrs,
Governor.
Also tho following.
w y. Blunt, State Health officer, Laredo.
Use such means as the law may afford
you to maintain and enforce quarantine
regulations and as in your Judgment may
be necessary. but In 30 doing, do not resort
to extreme measures II II be possible TO
otherwise enforce regulations.
Joseph D. Sayera, Governor
Also the following;
Secretary OF War, Washington, u. G.
Please Immediately order by wire com
manding officer United Safes trrops az
sisr the mayor Of Laredo and the sheriff OF
Webb county, Texas IN preserving tho
peace and maintaining order at Laredo un-
I'll ] can get state troops to that point a
very serious riot Is pending. Please an
swer Joseph d. Sayers,
Governor OF Texas.
The following answer was received
Hon Joseph y. sayera, Governor, Austin,
Texas.
Washington. March 19-~1'he following Just
sent the commanding officer at Fort Nc
lntosh AT the reaGest OF governor OF
Texas the secretary OF war directs that you
use your force in assisting the mayor Of
Laredo and the sheriff of Webb county In
preserving peace and maintaining order
until the arrival OF State TROOPS. Acknowl-
edge receipt and report situation by tele-
graph" r. c. Corbin.
Adlniant General.
Upon receipt Of the above the following
WAS sent.
w r. Blunt. State Health officer, Laredo
Austin, Texas, March Relieve United
states troops as soon as the adJutant gem
eral arrives with Rangers.
Joseph D. Sayers. Governor.
BY direction OF the governor, General
scurry left this afternoon for Laredo, hav-
Ing previously ordered the Rangers az Co
tulla, 1sleta and Alice Nwenty-four men in
AID TO proceed Immediately 10 Laredo.
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Aiger Going to cul,a

Washington. March 19.-Seoretsry Alger
returned to Washington tonight from his
brief visit TO Boston and Montreal The
secretary said he expected 70 leave for
Savannah Thursday, and for trip TO
Cuba on the transport Ingalls, He has
never been 10 Cuba and takes the trip
both TO familiarize himself with tho con-
ditions there and TO get a brief respite
from official duties at Washington. The
secretary said in answer to direct ques-
ton that he did not intend TO go TO Jesyl
island 10 which place the president, vice.
president, Senator Hanna and others are
booked for visit DUR .~ehe present week.
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is list OF the dead and wounded so far as
known,
Dead:
Lewis Coffee, aged So, tax assessor Of
Cleburno county. and the following mem
bors of his family:
Mrs Coffee, aged 46.
Leila Coffee, aged 20.
James Coffee, aged 20.
Lula Coffee. aged IS,
Jacob Coffee, aged 10.
Devero u, Coffee aged s.
Dolle Coffee, aged 10.
Grover Coffee, aged &.
John Coffee, aged T.
Unknown woman, near Holm.
The wounded.
BESSIE Coffee aged H. daughter OF Lewis
Coffee, will die
Mrs. Runnells, aged r. Will die.
Myrline Stansell, aged g. will probably
die.
Mrs. J IL Cason.
Tom Runnelis.
Wood StanselI.
Andrew Siiepan. seriously hurt.
Mary Stiepan.
Lizzie Runnells.
j. H. GIBSON
Georgia Stanscli.
Gainesville Stanscll.
Tosh Stapsell
,'iNb'Sh btuuoNll, AL DhUly bruised
several other persons were more or less
seriously injured, but their names are not
known.
The path OF the storm was about 200
yards wide and it travcrsod tho country
for twelve miles, beginning in tho north
orn part of Clehurne county. near Iron
City and moving southwark Those who
saw IL say that there was an immense fun
nel-shapcd cloud and that ii bounded along
like rubber bail, rising at intervals and
leaplng several hundred yards without do
Ing any damage. Then when Il descended
II would pick up houses and crush them 10
pieces, uproot trees or twist them off level
with the ground aud sweep all before it.
Lewis Cofea'e residence, a strong double
log house, situated on little hill, was in
the path OF the storm. II was avert away
and the tlmbers scattered for a mile. Ten
of its eleven occupants wero Instantly
killed. Except the body of the baby.
which was found under tho ruins OF tho
chimney, the corpses OF the victims were
carried half mile and nine of them were
found heaped together. Every body had
been stripped Of its clothing. one was
twisted around a stump and two others
were headless. Beside the body OF the
father lay Bessie Coffee. the only member
OF the family not instantly killed She was
unconscious and her arms were around
her dead fathers neck. She Is unable to
talk and viii die.
In the same netghborhocd The residences
of j. w. wilder. J. n. Cason. Andrew
Stiepan end Ben Stansell were wrecked
and all their occupants injured
Near Heflin a white woman. whose name
can not be learned, was killed and FIVE per-
sons in the same family hurt. 1t Is esti-
mated that about fifty buildings were de-
stroyed. between twenty and twenty-five
persons injured and over score OF farms
devastated.
The storm lost It's force Just south Of
Hcrin, near which place a dozen buildings
were wrecked The path of tho cyolone
presents terrible scene of havoc Tim
bers Of wrecked houses are scattered Ia
every direction. Some were carried hign
into tho air and others were driven deep
into the ground or through trees,
Many head OF cattle were killed, one
dead cow was found with shingie driven
through her back. But for the fact that
The country over which the storm passed
Is sparsely settled the loss OF life would
have been much greater, There were
many marvellous escapes J. H. cason ana
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Two Nerrne. KiIi.d

Bismarck. Ala, March ia terrific
wind stoym, accompanied by rain and hail,
passed through the extensive plantation
of Samuel Curry, in Chiffon county, last
night Eleven tenement houses were
blown down. and two negroes were killed.
Seventeen sother negro tenants were in
jured.
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KinI,,p NcorIx wen.

New York. March in.--Rudyrd Kipllng To-
Eight read the papers, dictated some letters
and saw a few friends He spoke OF getting
out soon and his physician. Or Durham, on
ccuraged him with the promise that he will
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Probabilities.

Western Texas. Oklahoma and Indian Ter.
ritories--Fair; variable winds,
New Mexico--Far; variable winds
East Texas-Fair: warmer in southeast por-
lions; fresh southerly winds.
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Ice and Heavy Fro.t at peni.on.

nenison, Texas. March 19;-Ics formed last
night and there was heavy frost Spring
gardens knocked out and what fruit left In
iured.
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FOUNDRY WORK,
MACHINERY REPAIRS,
SHEET IRON WORK.
HartWelI Iron Works,
Houston, Texas.
Houston, Texas.

nephews. who have been associated with him
OH the paper will continue to run the Au-
gusta Chronicle,
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I DISPATCH OF BUSINESS

My aided by the LoNG-DISTANCE
9lr{yf0NE. 1t is the most prompt
a8furhte means yet discovered. 1t
i.htltes distance as well as time, brings
Wi<sly separated within the sound
!ech otner's voice, and enables them to
anact Business as IL face to face.
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AN AWFUL TORNADO
Saturdays Cyclone Wrought Terrible
Havoc In Alabama.
A WHOLE FAMILY WIPED OUT.
Ten Members Killed Outright and An
other Fatally Injured.
OTHER PERSONS ARE EXPECTED TO DIE
Houses Picked Up by the wind and Crushed
10 Pieces.
BODIES OF DEAD STRIPPED or CLOTHING
Many Head Of Cattle killed, n Cow
Being Found with shinnic Driven
Through Its Back.

Memphis. Tenn, March ia special to
the commercial-Appca from Birmingham.
Ala. says: Additional details OF last
nights cyclone. near Edwardsvilo, were
received here late tonight. The following
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Hutchins House..

This weIi-known Hotel, after
aving undergone extensive
kpairs, Is again open to the
pblic. Large and airy SAM
le Rooms, elevator service
by and night. Rates, $500,
R.5o and 5000 per day.
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General observations.

Observations taken by the United States
weather bureau at all stations yesterday, 18th
meridian time:
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Riot at Havana

Between thirty and fifty per-
sons were wounded, citizens
resisting the police.
aw See page a.
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