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The age-herald., 1901-12-30
ORDER OF LOUISIANA.
Historical Heriditary Society Organ.
 ize and Elects President.

Denver. December 29-The American Or der of Louisiana. organized preliminariIy in Denver December 20. has adopted its constitution and elected wm. c. FerriiI of Denver. curator of the Colorado state historical society president. This is a pa- triotic hereditary society and the order may be instituted in the following states and territories of the Louisiana Purchase; Arkansas, Colorado, Indian Territory, Iowa. Kansas Louisiana. Minnesota, Mis- souri, Montana. Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma. South Dakota and Wyoming. Owing to the disputed question as to whether Oregon. Washington. Idaho, Tex as and Eastern New Mexico formed a part of the Louisiana purchase, these states were omitted pending further in- vestigation. The constitution provides an eligibility list of prominent Spanish, French and American explorers in the purchase territory, also those distin- guished in the army. navy and civil life of the purchase states and territories from 1903 to 1903
 Lineal male descendants of those who performed the service outlined in the con- stitution of the order are eligible to mem- ----AA- -.
The age-herald., 1901-12-30
HANNA AND FORAKER
 FIGHT BEGINS IN OHIO

Most of the Republican members this year are serving their first terms and according to precedent they are expected to be members of the next legislature which selects Senator Hanna's successor two years hence. While there Is no op- position to the reelection of Senator For aker two weeks hence. 1t Is claimed that there is an organized movement to defeat Senator Hanna two years hence. As the presiding officers in the appointment of the commit tees and other functions have great influence. the friends of both sena- tors are seeking to control those positions as we'll as all other offices including the clerkships, sergeant-at-arms, etc.
 The Hanna men admit that they are working for results two years hence and charge that there is "a conspiracy to re- tire Hanna"
 There are separate Hanna and Foraker tickets and many caueuses are being held.
 The Democratic minority presents a scene of harmony. Colonel James Kil- bourne recently the Democratic candidate for Governor yesterday notified the mem- bers from his county not to present his name to the Democratic joint caucus for their nomination for United States Sena- tor This leaves Hon. Charles W. Ba- ker of Cincinnati without opposition for the Democratic senatorial nomination. e><~e t<<<><<<<%>>>-<< oil of r.,bio iot, r. morrow morning the Louisville and Nash vile tracks will be in good shape and the regular schedule will be resumed.
The age-herald., 1901-12-30
MENDOZA ROUTED.
Venezuelan Rebel Prospecting in Di
 rection of the Mountains.

Caracas, Venezuela December 29-(Via. Haytien cable).-Gen Lusino Mendoza president-elect of the state of Caracabobo who re led against President Castro, marched on La Victoria and was said to have been defeated and who was later reported to have escaped to the neighbor- hood of San Juan de Las Moros. is now said to have reached Villa De Cura, in the state of Miranda, where he was rout- ed by the government troops. In com pany with small number of followers he escaped and reached La Puerta where he was again overtaken and defeated. Accompanied by only forty men General Mendoza passed Ortiz in the state of Guariso, December A. He was prospect ing in the direction of mountains consid- cred to be almost inaccessible.
The age-herald., 1901-12-30
Shots Fired at an Armed Man But He Escapes into
 The Woods
MRS. BELCHER'S HOME IS FIRED BY UNKNOWN PERSON Troops Have to Ford Swollen Streams and One Man Came Near Beina
 Drown - The Community
 Is Still Terrorlzed.

Columbus, Ga. December 2s.@SpeciaD- The Phenix City Military Company is still at Crawford and presumably both the company and the sheriffs posse have been securing the woods for Uriah Por- ter, but the latest advices from the com- munity were that he was still at large, heavily armed The terror in the com munity is not inspired by Porter alone. but by the fact that he has many friends and sympathizers and a general riot is apprehended by the authorities. It seems that the guards, forty strong, reached Crawford at 10 o'clock this morning.
 One of the soldiers came near drowning in fording a swollen creek. The high creeks, due to the unusually heavy rains have rendered travel almost impossible. Porter stlli at Large. So far as known, there has been only one man in from Crawford today. and at the time he left Porter was stiil at large. The company had not returned up to 10 o'clock tonight and 1t is thought they will spend the night at Crawford. Three boys who started out to Crawford this afternoon were met at Uchee Creek, they state, by a heavily armed man who said that he was Porter and so fright ened them that they returned to the city. Uchee Creek is so high that the compa- nv har tev.f l. simply water-bound.
 member of the Columbus party rode a short distance ahead of the soldiers when the company entered the Crawford neighborhood late last night While near the Porter residence he met a man in the road who had either a gun or stick in his hand. The stranger cried "Halt'' and whipping out his revolver the rider fired at him three times although without effect. The horse wheeling carried him back to the military. When the company arrived on the scene minute or two later the stranger had disappeared.
 Mrs. 6eiehers Home Fired. While returning to the city cries of 'help, help" were heard from the resi- dence of Mrs. Belcher. Running into the house they discovered 1t afire. By hard work they put out the flames. Mrs. Belcher was awakened by the flames and does not know how the fire originated. One theory was that Porter had fired the house. It was at Mrs. Belcher's home that the whole deplorable affair occurred. she being the widow whom Porter abus- ed and whose life he has since threat. ened.
 Had 1t not been for this timely help her house would undoubtedly have burned to the ground. Sheriff Beliamy said last night that it was not true that he was at the Crawford postoffice when Porter called for his mail.
The age-herald., 1901-12-30
WashOuis on the 1, S N, Road Below Montgomery
 Cause Great Damage
CREEKS AND BRANCHES
 ARE RAGING TORRENTS
Northbound Passenger Train from Mobile Fell Through Trestle but Passengers Were Saved-Traf-
 fic May be Resumed Today.

Montgomery, December 29.-(Spe- cial. .)-The fast mails from the east are greatly delayed and traffic on all railroads leading out of Montgomery had been tied up today because of the numerous washouts from the se- were rains which have fallen over this district since yesterday morning. For the eighteen hours beginning at 9 o'clock yesterday and ending at 3 this morning a total rainfall of 5R inches is reported. At Tallassee, near the scene of the Western wreck, the rainfall was 71a inches. All other
The age-herald., 1901-12-30
SENSATION AT PEKlN.
Leading Chlnamen Attend Conger's
 Dinner Contrary to Custom.


 Pel<in. December 29.-Considerable sen- sation has been caused in Chinese official circles by dinner given at his residence by United States Minister Conger, and which was attended by the leading off, cials of the Chinese foreign office. Among the officials present were Ma Tung, a former boxer" leader and Wang Wen Shao, one of the Chinese plenipot entia- ries. The dinner was attended by several American ladies'
 It was formerly the custom of the prom inent Chinese officials never to enter a foreign legation except upon the most formal occasions. while the meeting of foreign ladies socially at that time would have been considered degrading as well as an act of ostracism on the part of the court ladies. This event Is significant of the progressive tendency of today which has recently been manifested in many ways.
The age-herald., 1901-12-30
GOING TO NEELY TRIAL.
Postoffice Inspectors Are on Their
 Way to Havana.

Cincinnati, December @.-Postoffice In- spector Holmes of this city and Fletcher of Indianapolis left today for Havana where they will be witnesses on behalf of the government in the Neeiy prose- cution. The case is set for trial Jan uary f. The testimony of inspectors Holmes and Fletcher is largely relied on by the prosecution to secure the convic- tion of Neely as much of the evidence which caused his arrest was procured in the Cincinnati division. Muncie Ind. the home of Neely, Is in the Cincinnati division and large amount of the $152,- OOO which he is charged with having embezzled was traced by Inspectors Holmes and Fletcher to a certain bank.
The age-herald., 1901-12-30
MINISTER OPPOSED.
illegally Secured Divorce So as to
 Marry Another Woman.

Kansas City, December 29.-Rev. J. A. Heath. who is alleged to have illegally secured divorce from his wife in New York in order to marry Kansas City woman, was deposed from the ministry and expelled from the Calvary Baptist Church at a meeting of the congregation today. The council of eight Baptist preachers to whom the matter was refer red December r, made its report finding Heath guilty on three charges and the report was unanimously adopted by the congregation. The action of the church not only excludes him from the pulpit. but withdraws the hand of fellowship from him as a mem Der.
 MT. Heath was formerly pastor of the Baptist Church at Castle, New York, where his wife and children now reside.
The age-herald., 1901-12-30
FEAR AT KNOXVILLE.
Most Disastrous Flood In History of
 State Is Threatened.

Knoxville. December 2s. - Incessant rains for the past forty-eight hours throughout East Tennessee threaten to do more damage to property than the dis astrous flood of last May, when eight lives were lost and fully two million dol lars damage done to railroad and farm ing property. Southern railroad trains have been annulled between this city and Asheville, N. C.. owing to water cov- ering the tracks and perhaps badly wash- ing them out between Newport and Ran kin. All through traffic and mail will be handled over the Norfolk and Western. It will be impossible for the Southern to handled trains east via Asheville division until late tomorrow at least and possibly longer, for rain is still falling
 The Tennessee river is nearing the thir- ty-foot mark at this point with indica- tions that 1t will reach forty feet and do heavy damage.
The age-herald., 1901-12-30
TRAIN DERAILE
|. & N. Northbound Express Train
 DeraiIed Near Bay Minette.

BayMinette, December 27.-(SpeciaI J. The Louisville and Nashville northbound No. 2 which passed here last night at 2 o'clock, ran into washout nine miles north of BayMinette. derailing both the mail and express cars. but fortunately no one was hurt.
 The engineer was expecting trouble of this kind and had slowed down to ten miles an hour. The remaining coaches were brought back to BayMinette by the wrecking train engine about o'clock this morning. where the passengers had to re- main until o'clock. It is understood that the night south bound train is held near Boiling. but 1t is impossible to get any definite information.
The age-herald., 1901-12-30
TENNESSEE FLOODED.
River is Expected to Go Beyond the
 Danger Line.

Chattanooga December %. = Heavy rains over the entire upper basin of the Tennessee river will produce a flood tide. The weather bureau predicts that the river will pass the danger line here by noon tomorrow. The crest of the rise can- not be estimated at this time as rain Is still falling over the entire Tennessee river system at the last report received. Flood warnings were sent from here this morning to Kingston. Knoxville and over the lower river as, far as Paducah. Ky. The river will contine to rise here Mon day and Tuesday. As the ground is al- ready full of water, the rainfall will all find it's way into the river and augment the tide. The rain here changed to snow tonight with a marked drop in the tenn perature.
The age-herald., 1901-12-30
FREE FOR ALL FIGHT.
Attempt to Elect Chairman of Jewish
 Order Breaks Up in a Row.

New York. December 29.-Five hundred members of the Order of Brith Abraham met tonight in t. city to consider mat ters regarding the endowment funds of the order. Two fections developed, one led by Past Grand Master Weiner of Newark Past Grand Treasurer Lubolsky and Past Deputy Grand Master Strahl. the other by Grand Master Samuel Dorf In an effort to elect a chairman of the meeting there was fight in which fur niture was broken and the police had to interfere. Finally the lights were turn ed off and the meeting. perforce, went over until next Sunday
The age-herald., 1901-12-30

Montgomery, December 29.-(special)- The Governors office did not receive any County situation today.
 Governor Jelks arrived in the city from his home in Eufaula tonight. He said that he had been met at Union Springs by Probate Judge Benton of Russell and the two officials had short conference. The Governor said that Judge Benton re- ported that the citizens of the Crawford neighborhood were terrorized, and the whole of Russell County was excited over
The age-herald., 1901-12-30
Coal Resources of Great Britain.

London, December 29.-A royal commits sion has been appointed to inquire into the coal resources of Great Britian. The questions to be covered by the commits sions will include the rate of possible ex- haustion of British coal fields, the effect of the export of coal on the home supply, the possibility of a reduction in it's cost by cheaper transportation. and whether the coal mining industry of Great Britian under the existing conditions, is maintaining its competitive power with foreign coal fields etc.
The age-herald., 1901-12-30
ALL MOBILE TRAINS
 ARE BADLY DELAYED
L. & N. Northbound Train Breaks Through Trestle and People
 Are Saved as if by Miracle.

Mobile, December 20 9.-(Special "A rain fall of CT Ave inches. which was ex- perienc in this city on Saturday. caused great ,.--ay in she running of trains on the Louisville and Nashville and South ern Railway Saturday night and yester- day by washouts. The fall of rain was of the state a |, all the creeks and gullies were transf, he'd into raging rivers. Culverts in many places were washed away without the slightest trouble and in many spots on the Louisville and Nashville large portions of the road bed and track was also demolished. AlthouGh
The age-herald., 1901-12-30
Fire Department for Manila.

New York. December 29.-From a re. liable source comes the information that ex-Fire Chief Hugh J. Bonner is consid- ering a proposition made by President Roosevelt and the war department to re- organize, on New York lines. the fire de- pertinent in Manila, P. I. MT. Bonner when seen today practically admitted that such a plan is in contennlation.
The age-herald., 1901-12-30
DELUGE OF WATER
 DROWNS OVER 200
WATER SPOUT BURSTS OVER THE TOWN OF SOPHIA, MOROCCO, CAUSING AN AWFUL LOSS OF LIFE.

Tangier, Morocco, December 2s.-A waterspout has burst over the town al Saffee, Morocco. It inundated the lower part of the town for the space of twelve hours sweeping everything into the sea, Two hundred persons are reported to have drowned. There are no Europeans among the dead The damage to Saffee is enormous
 Saffee is a fortiIed seaport town of Morocco. It has a population of 12,00O in- cluding about 5000 Jews. It is enclosed by massive walls and has a palace and a small fort.
The age-herald., 1901-12-30
Heavy Rains in Pennsylvania.

Lancaster, Pa. December 29.-A heavy rain fall has been continuous in this sec ton since last evening. All the streams in the county are swollen greatly beyond their volume and the Conestoga creek has overflowed its banks to extent un- known in recent years. The bridge cross- ing this stream has begun to move and 1t is believed will be washed away It was erected seventy-fve years ago.
 High water at the plant of the Lan- caster electric light company at Rock Hill. on the Conestoga, affected the sys- tenn and sections of the city are in dark ness tonight. The Susequehanna river Is rising rapidly.
The age-herald., 1901-12-30
DIR. CURRY APPOINTED.
Will Represent U. s. at Coming of
 Age" of King of Spain.

Washington, December 29.-Hon. J. L. M. Curry of this city has been selected by the President to represent the United States at Madrid on the occasion of the Coming of Age of the young King Alfonso XIII. on May IT, Dr. Curry was the United States minister to Spain from 1885 to 1889, the first administration of President Cleveland. He was present in his official capacity at the palace when the King made his advent into the world Mrs. Curry will accom- pany him.
The age-herald., 1901-12-30
Jumped from Brooklyn Bridge.

New York, December 29.-John Pinover. a young wholesale liquor dealer of Mid dletown, N Y, today jumped from the Brooklyn bridge. He is still alive at a hospital. Pinover told the doctors he simply wanted to see if he could make the jump and live.
 The leap was taken in the afternoon from the girders near the New York tower A government tug lowered boat and the man was taken out of the water apparently lifeless. At the hospital he was unconscious for three hours.
The age-herald., 1901-12-30
THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS LOST W DISASTROUS FLOOD WHICH SWEEPS STATE CAUSING NUMEROUS WRECKS
 AND PRACTICALLY y SUSPENDHNG RAILROAD TRAFFIC
SOL DIERS SCOUR COUNTRY FOR
 URIAf1 PORTER WITHOUT SUCCESS
GOV. JELKS ORDERS SOME
 OF TROOPS SENT HOME

Porter. The company of militia sent from Phenix City last night reached Crawford about midnight and formed line around a house in which Parter was supposed to be hiding but after the break of day this morning 1t was found that Porter was not there. He had not been found at 5 o'clock, that being the latest advice from the scene.
 The Governor tonight ordered the sher- if to send all of the troops home ex- cept those actually needed to assist in the hunt for the murderer.
The age-herald., 1901-12-30
Engine Turned Completely Over and Eight Freight Cars
 Piled Upon t
TRAIN STARTED FOR AID
 BUT WAS ALSO WRECKED
Traffic on Western Railway of Ala bama is Suspended on Account of Washouts and Wrecks-Three
 Persons Were Injured.

Montgomery, December 2s.-(speciai)- Extra freight train No. 21, which left Montgomery for Atlanta over the West ern of Alabama last night at 10:30 o'clock was wrecked at Notasulga 45 miles east of Montgomery
 Tom Russell, engineer was killed. Si Lee, colored, fireman was mortally wounded. The wreck was occasioned by the washing away of the track.
 The train was reported as running very cautiously as it ploughed through water about two feet deep. which was gushing over the track one mile west of Nota- sulga. Suddenly break in the track was struck and the engine plunged into a ditch with eight freight cars piling on top of it.
 Occurred at a Curve.
 The wreck occurred at a curve in the road, and the flood of water from ar over flowing stream was rushing against an embankment and being hurled back with double force on the road bed. The road bet for several hundred yards was under from two to three feet of water, but as a westbound passenger train had successfully passed over the point less than an hour before the arrival of the freight train engineer Russell thought he could safely run over.
 gineer fell from his cab and was caught underneath the engine. Death resulted Immediately. Fireman Lee was also caught under the debris, but he was res cued alive His injuries are of a very serious nature and it is probable that he will die.
 It was several hours before the repor: of the wreck reached the main offices in Montgomery. The Notasulga station was closed and the rain was still falling in such sheets as to blind those who at- tempted an Investigation. A wrecking creff was Sent out lTotil hontBonery al six O'clock this morning to the scene of the wreck, but as the tracks there are still under water very little headway has been made in clearing it up.
 Engineer Was We'll Known.
 Tom Russell, the dead man, was one of the most popular engineers in the service of the Western of Alabama and Atlanta and West Point Railway. having been with the company for a dozen years. He resided in Montgomery and leaves a wife.
 The dead body was brought here to- night Westbound freight No. 2O9 was ditched at Cuesetta few miles east of Opelika. This train had reached Opelika when orders were given it to go back to West Point for some aid for the wrecked train at Notasulga. Engineer Jackson coupled his engine to a flat car and ca boose and undertook to back his train to West Point At Cuesetta a culvert gave away and two cars and engine plunged down the embankment thirty-feet. Fire. man Morgan was slightly hurt but al others of the crew miracuIously escapef without injury. There are several othe, washouts along the line and an officia of the road said tonight that train. gould not be resumed before Wednesday
The age-herald., 1901-12-30
chattohoochee Swollen.

Columbus, Ga., December Slowing to
 the recent rains the Chattahoochee river at this point Is a raging torrent. the
 water having risen to point Ss feet above low water mark. The large stone
 dam of the Columbus Power Company on North Highlands broke in two places
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The age-herald., 1901-12-30

FAIR MONDAY AND PROBABLE TUESDAY; LIGHT TO FRESH NORTH WEST WINDS.
The age-herald., 1901-12-30
THE KEY TO SUCCESS

Is generally turned by the man who advertises and keeps his name and business before the people.
The age-herald., 1901-12-30

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