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Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1900-01-06
GENTLEMANLY BRIGAND

He is Both Generous and Kfndhearted
and Has a Host of Friends.
A picturesque and humorous brigand
Is Bernardo Viola, whom the Italian
authorities are just now trying to
catch. He is not an ordinary, vulgar
cutthroat, but gentlemanly fellow.
who has host of friends and who is
described as being both generous and
kind-hearted.
Viola expects parish priests to sup
port him, and, whenever he finds hlm-
self short of money he informs the
priests of the fact and insists that it is
their duty to supply him with the nee
essary funds. The priests who comply
with his request find Viola pleasant
visitor. He takes just what he thinks
they can afford to give him and then
he goes his way satisfied.
Those priests, however, who refuse
to comply with his demands very soon
discover that he is not to be trlfled
with. Viola wastes no words on them,
but simply lays hands on all the money
and other valuables he can md IN
their homes and then makes on with
them. Only once did he let anger get
the better of him. That was when
sturdy priest tried to prevent him
from plundering his home. Viola
would not stand that, and SO he
promptly slew the unfortunate priest.
Viola's great desire at present is to
form partnership with another ban
dit, named Raimondo Pace, for whom
the police are also looking. The two
men are well known throughout the
district of Aquila, and many think that
for that very reason the authorities
ought to be able to capture them cas-
lily. Viola, however, has many friends
and relatives there, and whenever the
police or soldiers show themselves
these loyal fellows promptly send word
to the bandits and thus enable them to
get into safe hiding place.
AS matter of fact, too, the NUMBER
of policemen in the district is entirely
inadequate, and the result is that Viola
and other brigands do pretty much as
they please 1t is said that some of
these lawless men have been plumber
ing for the last quarter of century,
and, if so, the chance of their capture
in the near future seems rather doubt
full.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1900-01-06
A Nice Distinction.

1t was the unusual duty Of Los
Angeles Clergyman of great physical
and intellectual girth to deliver the
dedicatory address at the opening Of
new cemetery. The burying ground
was swept by a high wind which was
blowing from the sea at the time.
The parson showed himself as wise
as witty in his apology for keeping his
head covered during his mental per-
Torrance.
Il DO not remove my hat" he re-
marked, because, while am willing
to De the first incumbent of this ceme-
terry, ] do not want to be it's first
occupant. "-@San Francisco News Let.
ter.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1900-01-06

with the evidences of As1atic con-
tact supposed to be so strong in Cen
trail America, one might have imagined
that so useful a devise as the simple
chopsticks would have secured foot
ing. These two sticks, held in one
hand and known in China as hasten
ers or nimble lads" are certainly the
most useful, the most economical and
the most efficient device for their pur
poses ever invented by man. Through
out that vast Asian region, embracing
a population of 5O,0O0,oOO, the chop
stick is used as substitute for forks,
tongs, and certain forms of tweezers.
Even fish. omelet and cake are sepa-
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1900-01-06
Secret of Her Prafaran

The Beau-And don't you think that
the automobile will supplant the
wheel?
The Bell hope not! You don't
have to learn to ride automobiles.
Kansas City Independent.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1900-01-06

Surgeon General Sir James Monat,
who died recently at the age of SO
years, won the Victoria cross at Bala-
klava by volunteering to go out and
dress the wounds of an officer lying in
an exposed situation under the Rus
sian fire.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1900-01-06
The Trihn11e.
,IF9CToRY.

IUDIl AL OFFICER.
HON. C. L. BROWN. ...Dlstricr uase
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1900-01-06
Always to Blame.

Mamma Johnny, l fear you were
not at school yesterday.
Johnny HIM! know the teachsi
told you A woman can never keep i
secret. Boston Traveller.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1900-01-06

1t dulls the scythe Of Father Time,
drives away wrinkles of approaching
old age-the elixir Of life, that puts
hope in the human heart Rock
Mountain Tea. Hulburd & johnson.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1900-01-06
To Cure La Grippe in Two Days.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the
money it it fails to cure. E. w.
Groves signature on every box. 25
cents.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1900-01-06

cenIs.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1900-01-06

A fool always boasts Of what ne is
going to do, but hen never cackles
until she lays an egg
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1900-01-06

It is estimated that about 100000
bicycles have been made in Europe
and America.
The age-herald., 1900-04-08
THE DEMOCRATS
 HOLD A CAUCUS Resolution Passed Urging All Members to Return. to WaSh-
 ington at Once.

Washington, April 1.-The democratic memberrs of the house held a caucus to- night to determine upon plans in connec- tion with the approaching vote on the Porto Rican bill. About ninety members were present, including MT. Richardson, the democratic floor leader, and other prominent figures of the democratic side The chief attention was given the question of pairs, as the vote is expected to be so close that the result may depend upon the pairing of members. On motion of MT. Un- derwood of Alabama, the democratic whip, the following resolutions were adopted:
 Resolved, That all democratic members are urged to return to Washington at once.
 That hereafter democratic members will make no general or permanent pairs
 That all pairs shall be made in writing, and shall be signed by one of the members designated by our party caucus to arrange pairs.
 Mr. Richardson offered the following res-' olutions, which were unanimously adopted:
 Resolved, That as party we declare our unalterable opposition to the measure now pending before congress entitled "A bill temporarily to provide revenues for the re- lief of Porto Rico," and hereby enjoin ev- cry democrat to be present in the house of representatives when the vote is taken thereon and record his vote on it.
 It is expected that the action taken will enable the minority to make an exception ally strong showing against the bill when the vote is taken next Wednesday:
The age-herald., 1900-04-08
2,295 AGAINST 909 Based on Examination of Regis
 tratiOn Lists. SOME OF THE BEATS CANvASSEO Systematically Made the Poll and Pro- duces Figures Showing Vote in
 Almost Every Beat in
 .the County
SOME OF THE BEATS CANvAssED

W. H. Morris, chairman of the Tomln- son campaign committee, has made close canvass of all the beats in Jefferson coun- ty in the gubernatorial contest. He and his assistants have kept an accurate ac- count of the registration in each one of the registration places and have made a poll of the voters in the beats where reg istration does not prevail.
 His figures are based upon the registra- ton up to noon on Friday and upon a canvass of the other beats up to Friday evening.
 The statement as issued by Mir Morris on yesterday is as follows:
 ''To Friday noon 3,635 voters were regis. tered at the several registration places in Jefferson county. Of the total number an accurate poll shows 2,2s5 for Tomlinson,. 9O9 for Shelley and 4S1 doubtful.
 Poll By Beats
 "The following shows the registration and standing of the voters in the respec- tive places of registration:
 Madison Beat--262 registered, of which 147 are for Tomlinson, 109 for Shelley and doubtful.
 "Cleveland Beat-459 registered, of which 300 are for Tomlinson, 75 for Shelley and S4 doubtful.
 Jefferson Beat-261 registered, of which 155 are for Tomlinson, 80 for Shelley and 26 doubtful
 Monroe Beat-249 registered, of which 145 are for Tomlinson, 5S for Shelley and 46 doubtful.
 North Highlands Beat-14s registered of which 55 are for Tomlnson, 6S for Shelley and 23 doubtful.
 Jackson Beat-204 registered, of which 92 are for Tomlinson, T for Shelley and fl doubtful.
 Davis Beat-423 registered, of which 297 are for Tomlinson, 83 for Shelley and 43 doubtful
 Hill Beat-226 registered. of which Il are for Tomlinson, 67 for Shelley and AS doubt full.
 South Highlands Beat-218 registered. of which 135 are for Tomlinson, 71 for Shelley and 12 doubtful. "Woodlawn Beat-226 registered. of which 1S4 are for Tomlinson, S4 for Shelley and 8 doubtful
 "Avondale Beat-2S6 registered, of which 25S are for Tomlinson, IT for Shelley and Il doubtful.
 "Ensley Beat-137 registered of which 94 are for Tomlinson, 27 for Shelley and 16 doubtful.
 Pratt City Beat-53S registered, of which 322 are for Tomlinson, 149 for Shelley and 67 doubtful. Other Beats | "Of tn Beats in the county where no reg l istration has been provided for our poll up | to the present time shows that of 3,3S5 voters seen 2,115 are for Tomlinson, S13 for Shelley and 391 doubtful
The age-herald., 1900-04-08
AUSTIN SWEPT BY RAGING TORRENT
 CAUSING FEARFUL LOSS OF LIFE
Great Dam Across Colorado River Gives Way and
 the City is Quickly Flooded.

old water company's plant below the city, and it is tonight lying fifteen feet under water, while the city is in darkness and without water.
 Reports from points below here are to the effect that the flood has been most dis astrous, and the breaking of the dam has occasioned many thousands of dollars worth of loss to property. According to reports received tonight it is believed that at least thirty lives were lost. The sur face of the river throughout the day has been dotted by small houses or fragments of houses and drowned animals, along with trees and debris, all of which bears testi- mony to the ravages of the flood in the mountainous region above Austin
 Railroads Have Suffered
 In addition to the losses here, the Inter- national and Great Northern Railroad, and the Austin and Northwestern Railroad, both entering this city, have suffered se- verely, the first named having a very seri- ous wreck by reason of the floods, this morning. The southbound cannonball train from St. Louis on the International and Great Northern, due here at a. m., was wrecked at McNeil, nine miles above here, the result of a washout. The engine and cars plunged into a culvert, demolish- ing the engine, the mail baggage car, two day ocashes and one sleeper. The cars left the track and rolled over on their sides in four feet of water, but fortunately no lives were lost, nor were any of the pas sengers very badly hurt. This is attrib- uatable to the fact that there were not many on the train and it was running slowly at the time owing to the bad track. The mail messenger, Oral Davis, of San Antonio, was seriously bruised and En- gineer Maynham, of San Antonio, and Fire man Stanley were slightly injured.
 The Austin and Northwestern road op- erated no trains today, due to the fact that five of the, bridges were washed away during the night
The age-herald., 1900-04-08
TELEGRAPH SERVICE CUT OFF
Reports of Great Loss of Life and Prop.
 erty Reach Waco

Waco, Tex, April 7.-Reports of loss of life and damage by incessant rains during the past three days continue to pour in from all directions and indications point to a repetition of the disastrous floods of last year. The loss of life to a great ex- tent has already surpassed that of previous years. Both teiegraphic and telephone ser vice all over the state is completely pros- trated and details from the flooded dis tricts ar very meagre All streams, in- cluding the Brazos and Colorado rivers are overfowing the low lands and rising very rapidly. The crops of cotton and corn are nearly completely submerged and will have to be replanted. Railway traffic is practically suspended -on all railroads running into this city, each reporting wash outs all along the line, with indefinite to traffic.
 A special from San Antonio says the Conscho river is higher than it has been since 1863. On account of numerous wash outs on the Southern Pacific, no trains have been run since last Wednesday on the Atlantic division between San Antonio and Fl Paso, and it will be several days be- fore traffic is resumed.
The age-herald., 1900-04-08
OTIS RELIEVED
 OF HIS COMMAND He Returns to America at His
 Own Request; TO LEAVE MANILA MAY l General McArthur Will Succeed Him as Military Governor in Philippines Otis Says Large Army Must
 Be Retained

Washington, April 7.-General Otis has been formally relieved of the command of the United States forces in the Philippines and of the Eighth Army corps. The cor respondence showing how this was brought about was made public at the war depart ment this afternoon. It is as follows:
 Manila April B. 1900. Adjutant General, Washington:
 Private interests require my return to the states; absent from family and busi- ness, attention to which important, since November, 1897, except few days wish to sail by May 1 if possible; believe matters here can be placed in quite satisfactory condition by that date, although large re- pressve military force must be maintained some time. OTIS.
The age-herald., 1900-04-08
QUEEN IS HAPPY
She Has Won the Hearts of People of
 Ireland

Dublin, April 1.-The childrens demon- stration, which closed the queens week in Ireland, was probably one of the most gladsome days either the queen or Dublin has known in years. Certain it is that the queen is making fresh conquests daily, and her majestys many acts of personal self sacrifice have completely won the hearts of the people of Ireland.
 Todays demonstration had elements of joy which the queen has exceeded but sell dom in the recent gloomy months. There were miles of cheering children under o continuous canopy of futtering flags, with
 background of thousands of holiday
 making elders who accompanied them.
 The charming weather tended to make the celebration delightful not only to the queen, but to the little princess, who fol- lowed in the royal procession. The genu- welcome kept her majesty in continued good humor, and yet visibly affected her deeper feelings as well. The fact that 50,- 900 children arrived and departed from Dublin without serious accident, so far as known, is not the least remarkable feat ure of the day.
 On Monday the queen will pay another visit to Dublin, and the event promises to be quite the equal of her first entrance in- to the city. The route will be through one of the important districts not yet visited by her majesty, and was arranged at her own request. to gratify the previously dis appointed public.
The age-herald., 1900-04-08
Shooting Tournament Ended

New York, April 1.-The pigeon-shooting tournament at Interstate Park ended to- day. During the tournament nearly 15,0O0 birds were trapped. A feature of today's sport was the work of c. M. Powers of Decatur, Ills, who shot straight in both of the principal events. The following di- vide first money with clean scores in to- days events:
 Open sweepstakes, twenty-five birds-E. s. Parmalee, c. M. Powers.
 Open sweepstakes. twenty-five birds-C. M. Powers.
 Other sweepstakes were divided among E. D. Fulford, c. M. Powers, T. A. Mar shall, F. S. Parmaee and H. Kirkover.
The age-herald., 1900-04-08
SAN ANTONIO FLOODED
All Cellars Filled With Water and Town is Flooded

San Antonio, Tex, April 7-The heaviest rain and electric storm in thirty-fve years visited San Antonio and the entire south west last night, beginning in San Antonio at midnight and raging with dreadful fury until o'clock this morning, destroying all street lights, flooding cellars and over- flowing San Pedro creek and San Antonio river.
 Two fire engines worked all night to save the $5O,0OO electric light, ice and cold storage plant in the basement of the Men ger hotel, with only partial success. With the exception of unestimated damage to this plant, the damage to overf1owed prop erty in the city will exceed several thous- and dollars.
 The only train into San Antonio today was on the International and Great North ern from Laredo.
 No trains have gone out. The Interna- national and Great Northern reports two bridges destroyed between Taylor and Austin On the Arkansas Pass railroad the Guadeloupe river bridge is gone on the Kerrville branch, and also the Cibolo river bridge on the Gulf Shore road.
 The Salado creek bridge on the Corpus Christi line had its approaches washed away and several washouts are reported on the Waco line of the Aransas Pass, and the bridge of that road over the Colorado river at West Point was swept away by the flood from the Austin dam, as was also the Missouri, Kansas and Texas bridge lower down. The storm was particularly furious at Corpus Christi and Rockport on the gulf coast. A schooner is reported lost at the latter place.
 The rain is reported to have done much damage to growing crops and garden truck No telegraphic communication can be had west of Del Rio on the Southern Pacific and the damage beyond that point is not known. It will be many days before trains can run to Fl Paso.
 In Rockport many houses were blown off their foundations, and chimneys, sheds, fences and windows were blown down. Shipping suffered most. Out of about thirty boats lying at anchor in front of the town, only three rode the storm, suf- fering no damage.
The age-herald., 1900-04-08
THE WRIT GRANTED
An Appeal Will Be Taken to United
 States Supreme Court

Frankfort Ky, April 7.-Chief Justice Hazelrigg of the court of appeals this af- ternoon granted a writ of error from the decision of the court of appeals to the supreme court of the United States in the contest over the offices of governor and lieutenant governor. Judge Hazelrigg, with party of friends, had gone fishing on the Elkhorn, when Governor Taylors attor- neys arrived, and the chief justice entered an order guaranteeing the writ while standing on the banks of the famous fish ing stream. Ex-Governor Bradley and other attorneys for Taylor will go to Washington next week to present the writ
The age-herald., 1900-04-08
Peruvian Government Not Responsible

Lima, Peru, via Galveston, Tex, April T. The Commercial tonight, editorially treat ing of the proposal of Senator Penrose re- garding the claim of MT. Gottfried, an American citizen, against the government for outrages inflicted upon him and mem- bers of his band by Peruvian marauders, takes the ground that the Peruvian gov ernment is not responsible and that the amount asked for is absurd.
The age-herald., 1900-04-08
Decree of Foreclosure Granted

Indianapolis. Ind, April Judge Woods of the United States circuit court today granted a decree of foreclosure, and an or- and St. Louis railroad on application of the general bondholders and holders of the
 first mortgage bonds The Southern rail- way will purchase the property, having all ready secured control of the first 1lortgage bonds.
The age-herald., 1900-04-08
Weather Bureau Sends Warming

Galveston, Tex, April 1.-The United States weather bureau at Galveston sent the following warning this afternoon to all points on the Colorado river south of Aus tin which could be reached by telegraph
 ''Six and one-haif rain at Austin and dam broken; sudden and decided rise in the Colorado river Is probable within the next few days. Distribute information
The age-herald., 1900-04-08
Mayor Woodson win Resign

Little Rock, Ark, April 7.-Hon J. A Woodson announced today that he will re. sign as mayor of Little Rock in order to accept the vice-presidency and general management of the Southwest Arkansas and Indian Territory railway.
The age-herald., 1900-04-08
Rio Grande Rose se Feet

San Antonio, Tex, April "A special to the Express from Eagle Pass says:
 ''The Rio Grande river today rose thirty three feet, washing away 150-yar trestle of the International and Great Northern railway bridge across the river. The five steel spans of the bridge remain intact. The storm damage here will aggregate $25,- O0On
The age-herald., 1900-04-08
.THE GOVERNOR | AT SEALS HALL SpoGe to a Large But Mixed
 Audience. LAUDED HIS ADMINISTRATION lnduIged in Sarcasm in Referring to His EnemIes-Paid His Respects
 to Senator Morgan-Confi-
 dent He Will be Elected.
.LAUDED HIS ADMINISTRATION

Governor Johnston made his first speech of the present campaign in Birmingham at Seals hall last night. The hall which has a seating capacity of little over 400, was crowded, all present not being able to ob- tain seats. On the stand with the gover- nor were Chairman Roden, of the John ston campaign committee B. Steiner, J. F. B. Jackson, Walter Moore, Dr. o. T. Dozier, Alderman J. T. Lynaugh, c. B. Powell and others.
 Governor Johnston was warmly greeted when he entered the hall, and again when presented to the audience. He was intro- duced by c. B. Powell. He spoke for two hours and ten minutes, more than half of which time he devoted to his adminstra- ton as governor of Alabama.
 He began by thanking MT. Powell for saying that he was the best governor Ala barna had ever had, and said it must be so because Frank White said so, and be- cause the Morris hotel democracy said the "hiI billies" were for him. He than took up the question of his administration, say ing:
 q am here to speak of my administra- ton. Some object to me speaking of II, and say that in doing so l reflect on the administration of my predecessor I think I should tell of my administration of your affairs. Some men right here in Brming- ham, when I was candidate for gover- nor, said if I were elected capital would be driven from the state.'
 l. w. Worthington: That's right; l said
The age-herald., 1900-04-08
Washington, April 3.
Otis, Manila.

Otis, Manila.
 Replying to your cable of April 3, the secretary of war instructs me to say that the president regrets to have you leave the Philippines, but he feels that your dis tinguished and successful service in both military and civil administration for near ly two years entities you to prompt com pliance with whatever wish you choose to express regarding your assignment to duty and the requisite order will be made for your return May l, by such route and talk ing such time may be agreeable to you. With the understanding that Gener- al Macarthur will succeed wou as military governor. The secretary of war wishes recommendation for commander of north ern Luon.
The age-herald., 1900-04-08
Manila, April e.-Adjutant General war

Manila, April 6.-Adjutant General War Department Corbin, Washington:
 Will remain until certain important mod ifications civil administration determined New code judicial criminal procedure ap- preaching completion and other matters receiving consideration. Think can leave about May l. Will cable latter part of month date I desire to be relieved and commend officer for department command er Wish to return by most expeditions route and await orders short time until private business receives attention. No request to make regarding future sphere of duty. OTIS.