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The age-herald., 1901-01-16
CONGRESSMAN OR|CGS' QUESTION
 GREETED WITH STORM 0F KISSES

member of the committee, had no right 10 say in his examination of Deen that the death of Booz was laid at Deems door"
 The news of the hissing spread quickly all over the post with the result that the attendance at the night session was un- usually large.
 MT. Driggs resumed his examination or Cadet Deen when the latter came into the court room for the night session and re- ferring to the question which he put to the witness in the afternoon asked If It was due to forgatfulness that he could on- ly remember the name of young Phil Sher- idan out of all the cadets he had exercised. Deen replied in the affirmative and the storm signals were taken down. To Gen eral Dick Cadet Deen said he had believed that if fighting and hazing, with the ex- ception of funny formations, were done away with it would be all the better, and if necessary the funny things which did no injury could be abolished also.
 s"I quite agree with you" said General Dick "and l think the cadets have 1t all in their own hands This nursery of Amer ican generals should be above reproach and the abolishing of these practices will bring this about"
 Cadet Riggs of Kentucky, and Cadet Smith of Georgia, were also examined and the court adjourned until tomorrow.
The age-herald., 1901-01-16
NEGRO BURNED AT STAKE
 WHILE THE INFURIATED MOB
 DANCE AROUND LIKE DEMONS
Fred Alexander Pays An Awful Penalty for Attempted Assault Eva Roth and the Ao Murder of Pearl Forbes Leaenwt Kansas Victim ProCaB
 His Innocence the las-WId Scramble Souvenirs

mob reached the doors he was locked in the first cell on the east side of the cell house All the doors of the jail were locked and the crowd first attempted to gain admission by peaceful means.
 Sheriff Everhardy refused to deliver the negro
 The crowd pushed its way to the side door and the door was forced from its hinges. Then the crowd surged into the corridor by the narrow doorway.
 A huge iron bar was secured and the iron door of the cell house attacked The door was finally so bent that it could be forced far enough back for the men to climb over. Several gained an entrance in this manner. In the meantime the crowd had pushed down the side gate of the stockade and in a moment there was a yelling pack in the jail yard.
 Coal Chisels Used.
 The side door which was made of heavy sheet iron was the next object of attack. Several of the thoughtful ones had provided themselves with sledge hammers and coal chisels, and it was the work of only few moments before the hinges were cut from the inside. The door was off its hinges In a moment. More men pushed inside and the iron bar was again called into play and the doors or the cell TOOIn pIOhSil OOWA'
 Then the cries went up: "He is not here; he has escaped!'
 Search the courthouse; there is tunnel between, and he has been taken out that way!''
 Then man with sharp eyes espied shapeless mass crouched down in one cor ner of the dark cell.
 An exultant cry went up. "He is here; we've got him; bring the keys!"
 fOnnd corridors and these were passed into the crowd They would not work. Then again a siedse hammer was called into action. In five minutes the heavy lock had been broken off. A yell of terror issued from the cell.
 The tension was so great that men filled the room with hysterical laughter. Out side the crowd was yelling in a manner that has perhaps never been before heard in the city of Leavenworth. Inside the cell rushed those who were nearest the door.
 Dragged by Coat Collar.
 The mob issued forth in a moment, drag ging the negro by the coat collar. He had
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West Point, N. r., January 15.-An un- looked for incident occurred today at the close of the afternoon session of the Con- mites investigation at the military acad- emy. There was a large attendance Of army officers with their wives and daugh- ters present.
 When Congressman Driggs asked Cadet Deen if was through having "a convenient memory" that he could only remember Ca det Sheridan's name out of all the men he had exercised, there was storm of hisses which ron around the room The women as well as the men took part in it, and IL was evident that they considered the ques- ton as one impugning the credibility Of tie witness
 The honor at West Point, according to the testimony adduced during this inyesu- gation, as well as the military inquiry, does not admit of untruthfulness, and the people living at the post resent anything suggestive of doubt on this point. .
 Several officers did not try to conceal their displeasure at the question put by the Brooklyn Congressman.
 They also said that Judge Smith, another
The age-herald., 1901-01-16
ELECTED
 ID THE SENATE Pennsylvania Boss Wins With Three Votes to Spare SCENE OF WILD EXCITEMENT Crowd Broke Doors and Surged
 Into the Hall POLICE HAD TO CLEAR THE AlSLES Deadlock is Still On in Deaware-Pat- terson Elected in Colorado, Dur
 ham in New Hampshire,
 Hoar in Massachusetts
Crowd Broke Doors and Surged
 Into the Hall
POLICE HAD TO CLEAR THE AISLES

Harrisburg Pa, January 15.-After a memorable struggle which had continued for several days, M. s. Quay, regular Re- publican candidate for the United States Senate, was elected today to fill the va cancy created by the expiration of his term on March 4, 1S99 His combined vote in the Senate and House was 130, or three more than the number necessary to a choice. MT. Quays commission has been already prepared and signed, and he will take it to Washington turnorrow afternoon. A party of his friends win go with him to be present when he takes his seat in the Senate on Thursday.
 The Democratic vote was cast almost solidly for Col. James M. Guffey of Pitts burg, and that of the anti-Quay Republi- cans was divided among nine favorite sons. Representative Calvin, who two weeks ago voted with the Republicans on the organization of the House. was the When he cast his vote the followers of Col onel Quay broke into cheers which continu- ed for more than minute
 The widest excitement prevailed durln g the ballotinei Tn the House. The crush at the doors w. great that many members had to have the aid of police to get into the hall. The entrances were guarded by a gordon of policemen but they were power less to cope with the crowd In a rush to admit Representative Calvin, the door in one of the Hobbies was broken down and the hall was soon crowded to suffocation. Police had t6'clear the aisles.
The age-herald., 1901-01-16
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ORDERS
 PRIMARIES HELD ON MARCH {

one delegate from each Senatorial district to a convention to revise and amend the constitution of the State of Alabama and for the purpose of transacting such other business as may come before it.
 The committee recommended that all county committees be called to meet on or before Thursday, February 2S, 1901, for the purpose of calling beat meetings etc., fix ing Saturday, March g. for holding beat meetings, and Thursday, March IA, for county conventions; State convention in Montgomery March 19 to nominate four delegates from the State at large and act ing upon recommendations of delegates from Congressional and Senatorial dis tricts.
 That delegates from Senatorial districts recommend to the State convention can from each Senatorial district and two can didates from each Congressional distirct.
 Counties shall be entitled to the same number of delegates.
 A resolution was passed commenting the call for a constitutional convention to the people of Alabama
The age-herald., 1901-01-16
MoReAN's RESOLUTION.
Non-Effect of Clayton-Bulwer Treaty
 on United States Rights.

Washington, January 15. - Senator Nor gan today introduced a resolution declara- tory of the non-effect of the Clayton-B Bull wer treaty upon the right of the United States to construct the Nicaragua canal The resolution recited the protocol with Nicaragua and Costa Rica as preamble, and then proceeds as follows:
 Resolved, That the Clayton-Bulwer treaty of July f. 1850, gives no right to Great Britain to demand that the Congress of the United States shall withhold it's ratification of such agreements or shall abstain from legislation to provide for their prompt exc cution.
 That the ratification by Great Britain of the Hay-Pauncefote treaty of February 5, 1900, as the. same has been amended In the Senate Is not a condition precedent to legislation by Congress in providing for the execution of said agreements with Costa Rica and Nicaragua, nor are the principles provisions of the Clayton-Bul- lnkar treaty any just or admissible ground
 kect on the part of the government of
 gritannic Majesty to the enactment
 law by Congr ss providing for the
 tion of such agreements with Costa
 nd Nicaragua"
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been struck over the head with a hammer but was still conscious. Men fought to get at him. These infuriated beings struck savagely at him, but hit only his captors, who guarded him well.
 Don't hurt him." they cried. We'll burn him., was the response.
 Outside the stockade the crowd suTged. Alexander and his captors were surround ed by a Solid wall of human flesh. Across Third street and up the hill into the court. house yard they dragged him before they stopped
 Confess before we harm you they said,
 ''I am innocent" answered the prisoner, 'T am dying for what another man did. ! see lots of my friends here; they know did not do it. If had been guilty. I would have said so at the penftentiary and would have staid there for life The warden told me so. The policemen told me so. Would not l have told If I was guilty?"
 You lie," the mob cried, and one huge fellow struck the negro in the forehead with his fist three times. This seemed nos to have the slightest effect on Alexander. When he talked his voice was steady. He spoke with the resignation of a man who saw only before him death and was prepar- ed to meet it.
 When he had finished talking a move was made for large cottonwood tree In the northwest corner of the court house yard. The negro was backed up against 1t and a chain was hunted for and Alexander was given another chance to confess.
 ProcIams His Innocence.
 My God, men," he cried, in his agony, q have told you that I am innocent I can't tell you any more. I did not do it."
 "He lies; burn him." cried the mob.
 ''Take him where he committed the mur- der," suggested one.
 The suggestion met with instant approval and the crowd carrying the negro, pushed on for Fourth street. There were many wagons standing about and into one. of these they threw him. The wagon was ip1- media tely followed on the run by the crowd.
 At 5:15 o'clock Alexander was brought to the scene of the murder of Pearl Forbes, at Lawrence avenue and Spruce street The exact spot where the murdered girl was found was located and there semicircle was formed. Alexander was brought up in a wagon with dozen men. The wagon was stopped in front of the ravine and sur rounded by the crowd, the leader of the
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Age-Herald Bureau, Hotel Clancey Mont gomery January 15-(Special. )-March the machinery of the proposed constitutional convention for Alabama will be set into actual movement.
 This was effected today by the action of the Democratic State Committee in fixing March as the date for holding beat meet ings and primaries for the selection of dele gates to the State convention, preparatory to a constitutional convention. March IA was fixed as a date for county conventions, the State convention to meet in Montgom- cry March 19.
 The following resolution was unanimously adopted by the committee:
 Resolved, That convention or the Democratic and conservative party of Ala bama is hereby called to meet in the city of Montgomery, at the Auditorium, at 12 o'clock, on Tuesday, the 18th day of March, 1901, for the purpose of nominating four delegates from the State at large, two dele gates from each Congressional district and
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were found. One was addressed to a Mrs. J. F. Smith, Grown Point, Ind, and the contents indicated she Is sister of the murdered woman. To her the Shaw's will ed all of their effects; some real estate in Florida and 5000 life insurance policy. Tn the letter to her sister Mrs. Shaw stated that they had been disgraced and coupled with other misfortunes it was more than they could bear.
 According to this letter and statements made today by Shaw, the crime was pan' ned between them. Shaw said today he tried to have his wife kill herself and he to kill himself. This, he said, his said she could not do. Then coolly they decided that he was to kill her and then himself
 The awful tragedy has shocked Anniston. It is the chief topic of the day and the tale is told and retold on every corner.
 Shaw does not seem to be worried over his great crime. He says he Is sorry he failed to kill himself. He Is apparently about 60 years old, his wife 50.
 The remains of the murdered woman were this afternoon buried in Edgewood Gem. etery. \
 Among the effects of the couple were sev. eral gold rings and watches and $16 in money.
The age-herald., 1901-01-16

Leavenworth, January 15.-FTed Alex ander, the negro, who Saturday evening attempted to assault Miss Eva Roth, and who was supposed to have assaulted and killed Pearl Forbes in this city in November last, was this afternoon taken from the sheriff's guard and burned at the stake at the scene of his crimes half dozen blocks from the centre of the city. Probably 5000 people witnessed the lynching.
 Alexander was brought to the city from the penitentiary at Lansing at 4:30 o'clock jail. The citizens gathered in great num- bers and finding peaceable entrance to the jail impossible armed themselves with rail- road irons The jail doors were battered down and Alexander was dragged to the scene of his crime, followed by hundreds of howling frenzied men and boys. Arriv- ing at the scene, railroad rail was struck into the ground and the negro fastened to it with chains. The coal oil was poured over his body and and set afire. He pro- tested his innocene to the last.
 The negro was taken from his cell at the penitentiary at o'clock this afternoon, put into hack and brought to town Fifty deputy marshals surrounded him and Deputy Sherffs Stance, Myers and Brown sat in the hack on either side of him.
 Procession of Vehicles.
 There were fifty buggies and wagons in the procession which followed the hack in. There was no attempt to create dis turbance on the road.
 When the corner of Fourth and Olive streets was reached, the police who were in the hack following the one in which Alexander was concealed, jumped out and chased several negroes,
 This attracted the attention of every one, and in the excitement the hack in which Alexander was concealed was frantically driven to the county jail and just as the
The age-herald., 1901-01-16
CUT HIS WIPES THROAT AND
 THEN TRIES ID KILL HIMSELF

Anniston, January 15.-(SpeciaL) )-One of the most horrible crimes that has ever oc- cured in Alabama took place at Gilmore's 8 restaurant, in this city, this morning at o'clock, when, with a small pocketknife, d white man giving him name as D. K. Shaw killed his wife by cutting her throat and then attempted to kill himself in the same way.
 The man is now in the county jail on the charge of wife murder.
 Shaw and his wife came to Anniston about two weeks ago. The couple claimed to represent the Ladies' Home Journal and Womans Home Companion, and made a house-to house canvass soliciting sub scriptions at 50 cents per year. Parties in the city became suspicious, and upon in- vestigation it was found that they were being defrauded.
 While waiting at the depot yesterday morning for the Atlanta train Shaw and his wife were arrested by a policeman on charges of cheating and swindling Shaw denied the charges, but further than that declined to talk. The woman cried all day.
 At night they requested Mayor Tender son to allow them to sleep in a hotel. He consented, and the chief of police detailed an officer to guard them. The couple se- cured a room at Gilmore's restaurant and retired early, the guard remaining in the hallway just outside the door.
 About o'clock he heard noise as if struggle was being made. He opened the door and gruesome sight met his gaze. There in the bed was the man, his wife ly- ing beside him, both of their throats cut and weltering in each others blood. The woman died within few minutes. The man will live.
 The couple are strangers in Annfston. It is thought they came from the north.
 On the table in the room several letters
The age-herald., 1901-01-16
DEADLOCK STILL
 ON IN DELAWARE

Dover, Del, .,rTanuary 15.-The result of last nighes.,,, jpn Republican caucus, when sixteen Inernh IS of the Legislature nomi- mated J. Edward Addicks for United States Senator, went into the initial vote for the two SenatQfshjps taken separately by the 4S' 70, of the General Assembly today. act1v' 'e1Ji'eor yening of the Legislature
 a...-Addicks, or, as they are
 elot -SshSar Republicans, held caucus and agre ted to vote for Charles F. Richards of Georgetown for the short term for United States Senator and Col. Henry A. Dupont of Wilmington for the long term. The Union Republicans, on the other hand, recognize no candidate but MT. Addicks3I - The refusal of the regular Republicans to go into the Union Republican caucus even with the assurance that they could have the long-term Senatorship at their disposal indicated, as the first ballot showed, that deadlock would be the result.
 The total number of votes in both houses is 52. and N are necessary to a choice. MT. Addicks boiled 16 votes on the joint ballot.
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THANK YOU, JUDGE
 AND GOD BLESS YOU
Mrs. Nation, Saloon Smasher'
 Released from Jail and Will Make Things Warm

Wichita, Kan, January 15.-Today the quarantine was declared off at the county jail, and Mrs. Carrie Nation, charged with smashing saloon fixtures, was released on bail in the sum of $2OO. Her trial has been reset for next Monday.
 After Mrs. Nation had been released on bond by Judge Kirk she said:
 "Thank you, judge, and God bless you
 Later she said to some of her friends: "I'll now begin to make things warm for the violators of the law. Other temperance women will assist me, and we will not rest until all the joints are closed"
 The saloon men have their places guard ed by "spotters," fearing that Mrs Nation may do some damage before she leaves town.
The age-herald., 1901-01-16
DETECTIVE AFTER
 GOVERNOR TAYLOR Governor Durbin of Indiana Will Not Commit Himself as
 to Acquisition

Indianapolis, Ind, January Ex-Governor detective with requisition papers was com- ing from Kentucky after former Governor w. s. Taylor and Charles Finley, former secretary of state of Kentucky, and that the expectation was that the Indiana Gov ernor would surrender the fugitives.
 II have nothing to say on the subject" said the Governor firmly. When the pa- pers are on my desk, will give them the same consideration that l would any other document of importance I have never said to any one what I would do in the matter"
 Governor Durbin refused to say whether he Y0uld make an effort to have Martin KuhrS the desperado, turned over to the Ohio authorities
The age-herald., 1901-01-16
Kruq Will be Held.

San Antonio, Tex. January 15.-The ex- tradition case of John Krug, which has been on trial here for week, was con- cluded today, the decision being that Krug be held subect to the action of the Secre- tary of State on reauisition of the Mexlcah authofities. Krug was arrested in New Dr. leans last October on charge of robbing the Wells Fargo Company of $l00OO while acting as agent at Escalam. State of Chi huahua He has sbeen in jail in San An tonfo for three months and during that time has filed suit fordamages for false i'm prisonment.
The age-herald., 1901-01-16
THE ALVoRD SENTENCE.
Judge Thomas Postponed It for Twenty
 four Hours.

New York, January 15.-Cornelius L. AL word, Jr., who pleaded guilty last week to stealing $c20,OOO from the First National Bank was to have been sentenced by Judge Thomas in the United States Circuit Court today, but on the application of his counsel Judge Thomas postponed the sen- tence until tomorrow. Alvords counsel had some matters pertaining to the case to fix up before Alvord goes away.
The age-herald., 1901-01-16
LARGE IMPROVEMENTS.
England Has Decided to Enlist 5000
 Yeomanry and Volunteers.

London, January 15.-The government has decided to send large endorsements to Lord Kitchener, and the war office, in car rying out this ecision, has determined to enlist 5000 yeomanry volunteers
 At a meeting held at the war office today this plan and others for securing. more men were discussed and approved, and it is understood that the government will in the course of day or two. issue a commi- nique on the subject.
The age-herald., 1901-01-16
Patterson is Elected.

Denver, Col January 15.-Hon. Thomas M. Patterson is today elected United States Senator to succeed Wolcott Mir Patterson was the nominee of the Democrats, Popu- lists and Silver Republicans. Following is the result of the ballot: Senate-Patterson, S3; Wolcott, 1; absent, 1. House-Patter- son, 5S; Wolcott, T.
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Durham Chosen.

Concord, N. H., January 15-Both Houses of the Legislature today voted for United rtatef Senator to succeed William E.
 s-Sfersz& In the Senate, the vote was:
 3urnham, Republican, g; Charles United v mocrat, 1. In the House, Henry United lam, 79; Charles F. Stone. S3 H. t'.u. -Bake-, Independent, 1.
The age-herald., 1901-01-16
CHARGED WITH MURDER.
Young Lawyer of ThomasvIIe Under
 Arrest-case of Jealousy.

Thomasville, Ga., January 16.-Three weeks ago Emmett Simms was assasslnated here as he was returning from call upon a young lady. This afternoon William Doss. a young lawyer, was arrested on a charge of having committed the crime upon war rant sworn out by the father of Simms. Jealousy in love affair Is said to be the cause.
The age-herald., 1901-01-16
Hoar Reelected.

Boston, January 15.-George Frisble Hoar was reelected today in both Senate and IIa-ss' f the Massachusetts Legislature to United himself in the United States Sen- Virginia lthe term commencing March f.
 te in the Senate was 29 for Hoar New Y Richard Olney. Advertis semocratic Senator voted for Hoar The ma of the House was 16a for Hoar, 4S occupiH' y and one for Charles H. Bradley, ovcieI Democrat, of Haverhill. Four Dem- ocratic members of the House voted for Hoar.
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te in the Senate was 2s for Hoar
OMAHA KID WON.
Tommy Hogan Was Knocked Out in the
 Sixth Round.

Memphis, Tenn, January 15.-Oscar Gard ner of Wheeling, w. Va, demonstrated his superiority as fighter over Tommy Ho- gan of Buffalo, N. r., in the sixth round of what was to have been a twenty-round contest in the arena of the Phoenix Athletic Club here tonight. Hogan was knocked outafter two minutes of fighting in the sixth round and was carried to his corner by his seconds. There were $500 people present. and the fast work of both men met with hearty approval form the ar- dience. Gardner assumed the aggressive at the tap of the gong, and while he was badly punished in each round, pluckily stuck to his work. Hogan opened an old wound over Gardner's left eye in the :G:;. al nd uxith L
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FAIR WEDNESDAY; COLDER: LIGHT TO FRESH SOUTHERLY WINDSI FA1R THURSDAY.